I had family visiting this last weekend, so we took a little ride out to Landmark Winery to hear some jazz and sip some wine. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! We all enjoyed the Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2006. The aromas of toasted almonds, caramel, and coconut are followed by crisp green apple and lemon rind flavors that convey certain minerality. The acidity will pair well with seafood and shellfish, and complement pastas with cream sauces, as well as roast chicken and pork roast with fruit. $33.00

We also swung by Matanzas Creek Winery – famous for their wonderful lavender, as well as their tasty wines. Their signature style of ‘non grassy’ Sauvignon Blanc is achieved by blending Sauvignon Musque (a clonal cousin of Sauvignon Blanc) which balances the wine’s natural acidity, strengthens the mid-palate and provides a longer finish. Starting off with the alluring translucent, pale straw color, we are then greeted by an intensely perfumed fresh bouquet of pink grapefruit and melon combined with energetic spice notes underlined by invigorating minerality. Emulating the nose, the palate of crisp citrus and melon flavor carries a hint of dry white herb accompanied by a soft, round mouthfeel resulting in a medium bodied, fresh, food-friendly wine. $29.00

Martin Ray planted Pinot Noir at Mount Eden Vineyards in 1942. They enjoy the longest lineage of Pinot Noir production in North America. The budwood came from Paul Masson's original vineyard near Mount Eden. Because Masson was a good friend of the Louis Latour family of Burgundy, it’s likely the selection came from one of Latour’s best vineyards and was brought by Masson to California during the 1880’s. The varietal character emphasizes wild strawberry, earth, blueberry and dill. Elegance and transparency is the key to their style in the 2006 Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir. Cellaring from five to twelve years will pay handsome rewards. $54.00

The 2005 vintage of Michel Schlumberger Maison Rouge was kind to all varietals – a great vintage. That in turn makes it easy to make an outstanding house red since it’s blending so many of them. This house red displays the true Estate attitude of Michel-Schlumberger and their vineyards. The Maison Rouge is their effort to blend wines to make a true house red...it's got Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir and Merlot (in that order). The color of this wine is deep and inviting. The fruit aromas are full and grapey with friendly cherry and blackberry qualities. $24.00 Special – 6 or more bottles at $20.00 each!

This wine just knocked my socks off! There’s only 100 cases of the Canihan 2006 Cabernet Franc! A fragrant nose of black currant, dark chocolate, spice, mint, and cherry fruit fold into sweet tobacco, soy and brewed espresso. The mouthfeel is smooth with medium tannins, an elegant Loire-style Cab Franc lacking the traditional gaminess quality, and is followed by a long, lingering finish. $55.00


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