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    • Flying Fish 2007 Riesling ($12.99)

      Lush peach perfume with a hint of asparagus and a spritz of lemon-lime. Best Riesling and double gold medalist at the 2008 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition and a great buy. Pairs with: Wild salmon grilled with salt, oil and rosemary
    • Kung Fu Girl 2007 Riesling ($12.99)

      Aromatic, light, citrusy and easy—drink while cooking Thanksgiving dinner with friends. Pairs with: Spicy almonds or candied hazelnuts.
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  • Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir 2006

    Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir 2006
    Red BN#261861
    Category Red Wine
    Varietal Pinot Noir
    Region New Zealand : Nelson
    Producer Catalina Sounds
    Alcohol 13.8%
    $19.99
    as part of mixed case $17.99
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    Catalina Sounds

    Color: Soft ruby red in colour, with a hint of brown earth around the edges.

    Nose: A combination of berry fruits and white pepper, with earth, spice and some truffle, savoury characters.

    Palate: A fine palate of medium weight, with lovely fruit upfront and savoury flavours on the mid palate and supple, fine tannins on the finish. This wine has a classic linear structure, with somewhat restrained fruit and a tannin derived backbone that is subtle yet strong. Open an hour or two prior to dinking and enjoy the discovery, as the Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir evolves in the glass.

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    wine wine wishlist wine reviews on 2009-07-18

  • Does the Job Perfectly: A Huckleberry of a Petite Sirah

    I always wondered where the phrase "I'm your huckleberry" came from. I started wondering again when I drank my first glass of the oh-so-huckleberry 2008 The Crusher Petite Sirah, made by Don Sebastiani & Sons ($12.99, suggested retail; available in market for $12-$16)

    Turns out, in early 20th-century slang, a "huckleberry" was the perfect person for a given job. If you're looking for a wine that delivers great fruit, nice acidity, and excellent complexity at an affordable price, then this wine will do the job perfectly--with excellent QPR.

    The wine had a deep, rich purple color with enticing aromas of sweet huckleberry pie, herbs, and eucalyptus. Flavors of deep, smoky huckleberry and blackberry, with high notes of blueberry, make this wine juicy and fruit forward without being cloying or jammy. The spices on the finish reminded me of allspice, and the relatively low alcohol for Petite Sirah (13.5%) made this a wine that you could drink throughout dinner without regretting it the next day. All in all, a stunningly good example of the variety, especially for the price.

    Pair this wine with anything you'd have with Syrah--like macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, barbecued chicken, or ribs--and drink it over the next year or so to enjoy its fresh, fruity flavors.

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    wine on 2009-07-28

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