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Apr. 2, 2008 Channing Daughters Vino Bianco 2006

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The 2006 Vino Bianco is particularly exciting. This is a yummy, dry, medium-bodied white wine, light yellow in color. It offers complex, broad and deep aromas with high-toned accents. The 2006 version is made up of 27% Tocai Friulano, 26% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Pinot Grigio, 19% Chardonnay (Dijon clone 96) and 6% Chardonnay (“Musque” clone). This really is a symphonic white wine that offers layers of texture and flavor. Minerals, citrus fruit, tree fruit, stone fruit and tropical fruit all play off one another. Often we smell and taste tangerines, yellow plums, white peaches, pineapple, juicy dripping pears, hints of vanilla, brown spice, honey and a magical floral quality, almost like acacia blossoms. The wine is clean with beautiful penetrating aromas. There is a soothing, mellow balance of acid, alcohol, ripe fruit and sweet spice. The wine is extremely long and possesses great texture, almost a geometric experience where there are round and angular aspects working together to create great mouthfeel. The fruit was all hand-picked from their home farm in Bridgehampton, the original Mudd Vineyard in Southold, the Smithens Vineyard and the new plantings at Mudd West on the North Fork. Some of the varieties were fermented separately, some were fermented together. Stainless steel tanks, stainless steel barrels, new and older French and Slovenian oak barriques as well as puncheons were all used and the various lots were then selected and blended. This wine displays great versatility at the table and can be paired with lighter fish and shellfish dishes or matched wonderfully with richer pastas, chicken, pork and veal preparations. - 04/02/2008

Apr. 2, 2008 Cabernet "Merlot 12 Barrels" 2005

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A medium-bodied smoky wine of dark ruby colour with palate pleasing tannins. Black cherry, black currant, anise and black licorice on the nose. Along with the above fruit, the flavors showcase morels, graphite, cedar, saffron and vanilla.

One third of the grapes in this blend are Cabernet Sauvignon from Bruce and Susan Iversen's 12 year old certified organic Oliver vineyard. The other two thirds are equal parts Cab Sauv and Merlot from Jack Braun's Stoney Slopes Vineyard in OK Falls. A little Cabernet Franc found its way in at the end, a final topping for the barrels. Twelve barrels produced, 8 new barrels, 4 second use barrels. Totally unfined and unfiltered. - 04/02/2008

Apr. 2, 2008 Rollingdale Chardonnay Cuvee 2006

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A brilliant and classic unoaked chardonnay. Refreshing scents of lemon and melon entice your senses and lead you through the subtle flavours of pear and lemongrass. A very appealing accompaniment for poultry or fish. - 04/02/2008

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Favorites: Cabernet, Merlot, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Cuvee

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