Wine Review of the Week

Each Monday we post a new review of a typically low-production wine in our Wine of the Week section and feature everything from prestigious Champagnes to value Cabernet Sauvignons. Our special selections, which are often chosen from boutique wineries, are picked to match the season. Be sure to check back each week to learn about our latest featured wine.

May 21, 2012

Wine label of Muddy Water 2009 Hare's Breath Pinot Noir, our wine of the week

Muddy Water 2009 Hare's Breath Pinot Noir
Muddy Water is a small, organic estate in Waipara, a region on New Zealand's South Island. Their Hare's Breath Pinot Noir offers ripe cherry, stewed plums and violets on the nose.

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May 14, 2012

Wine label of Oak Knoll Winery 2008 Riesling, our wine of the week

Oak Knoll Winery 2008 Riesling
Oak Knoll has a place in Oregon wine history as the first winery in Washington County. The 2008 Riesling offers a pleasing expression of the region's cool weather at a very attractive price.

May 7, 2012

Wine label of Amapola Creek 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, our wine of the week

Amapola Creek 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Amapola Creek is the latest venture from esteemed vintner Richard Arrowood. His 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts complex aromas, bright acidity and fine grain tannins.

April 30, 2012

Wine label of Sequana 2008 Sundawg Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir, our wine of the week

Sequana 2008 Sundawg Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
Although it is considered a boutique producer, Sequana is actually a part of Hess Family Estates. Their 2008 Sundawg Ridge Pinot Noir is a big and voluptuous wine.

April 23, 2012
Molnar Family 2008 Chardonnay, Poseidon's Vineyard

April 16, 2012
Trefethen Family Vineyards 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

April 9, 2012
Chateau Chantal 2010 Pinot Gris

April 2, 2012
Fäsi Crest 2008 Syrah

March 26, 2012
Hill Family Estate 2009 "Carly's Cuvée" Chardonnay

March 19, 2012
Eponymous 2009 Cabernet Franc

March 12, 2012
Buty 2008 Columbia Rediviva

March 5, 2012
Clif Family Winery 2008 "Kit's Killer Cab"

February 27, 2012
Cobblestone 2009 Pinot Noir "Te Muna"

February 20, 2012
Halter Ranch 2008 Côtes de Paso

February 13, 2012
Lasseter 2008 Amoureux

February 6, 2012
Wilson Creek Decadencia

January 30, 2012
Charles Krug 2008 Family Reserve Generations

January 23, 2012
Belle Glos 2009 Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

January 16, 2012
Andis Wines 2009 Petite Sirah

January 9, 2012
Thomas George Estates 2009 Pinot Blanc Saralee's Vineyard

January 2, 2012
Stoller Vineyards 2007 SV Estate Pinot Noir

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