Marilyn Remark Los Ositos Monterey County Grenache – 2008 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Grilled red berries, fresh herbs, lavender, sweet chocolate; scent of rosemary, violets and leaves in an autumnal forest.

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Marilyn Remark Monterey County Marsanne – 2009 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Organic marshmallow, Comice pear, almond and dash of Cardamom.

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Praxis Monterey County Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Rose peal notes, violets, currant-pomegranate, and crushed dried herbs.

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Carmichael Sa Vini Monterey County Sangiovese – 2008 – 9.2 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Nicely dry; prime season red cherry, anise, and Cardamom.

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De Tierra Monterey County Merlot – 2006 – 9.1 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Red-black plum, blackberry, eastern spices and chocolate dust.

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De Tierra Monterey County Pinot Gris – 2009 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Concorde pear, green apple, sweet smoked spices and freshly roasted pine nuts.

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De Tierra Monterey County Silacci Pinot Noir – 2007 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Red floral notes; Roasted red pear and apple, white pepper, and smoked Cardamom.

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Pierce Ranch Monterey County Tempranillo – 2007 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Early season cherry, currant, violets, and hint of rose petals, dash of smoked red pepper.

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Scheid Monterey County Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James The Wine Guy

Heirloom tomato, black berry, anise, slight game note, chocolate dust and scent of Thyme, bay leaf and cedar wood pile.

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Masút Mendocino County Pinot Noir – 2009 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James The Wine Guy

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Every present notes of both fresh picked cherry and tart Montmorency cherry, allspice, tamarind, and vanilla.

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