Geyser Peak River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Valley, CA
13.5% alcohol
Est. Price: $16.99
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Winery says…
From one of California’s oldest and most award-winnning wineries, Geyser Peak was founded in 1880. Dominated by aromas of lime, lemon, and floral notes and intensified by intriguing hints of wet pebble, snap pea and honeydew melon, this is a fruit-driven yet complex style of Sauvignon Blanc. The quintessential summer aperitif, this wine also pairs beautifully with oysters, fresh goat cheese or just by itself.

Critics say…
90 pts. Wine Enthusiast
89 pts. Wine Advocate

FSW students say…
B

Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Russian River Valley 2009 Chardonnay
14.5% alcohol
Est. Price: $15.99
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Winery says…
Russian River Valley Chardonnays are clearly world-class, notably leaner and more austere than those of surrounding areas. This Chardonnay exudes rich aromatics reminiscent of ripe apples and pears with hints of stone fruits and citrus. The intense fruit-forward flavors are bright and juicy with ripe apples, pears and fig, highlighted by nuances of toffee and vanilla. The creamy mouth feel is a result of hand stirring the lees during barrel aging.

Critics say…
89 pts. Wine Review Online

FSW students say…
B+

Selby Russian River Valley 2006 Pinot Noir
14.2% alcohol
Est. Price: $19.99
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Winery says…
This Pinot Noir is made in a Burgundian style, and is a rich and complex wine. Explosive, supple, bright, subdued, tight, expansive, leathery, spicy, toasty, complex – naturally I’m talking about Pinot Noir. Rich oak notes with bright cherry, white pepper and cloves in the nose. Cherry, pomegranate and red raspberry flavors.

FSW students say…
B-

Ridge Ponzo Vineyards Russian River Valley 2007 Zinfandel
15.5% alcohol
Est. Price: $29.99
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Winery says…
Aromas are raspberry, guava and pepper. Flavors are rich red fruit, medium-to-full bodied with integrated oak, mineral notes with some stone fruits and firm acid on the finish.

Professor Chase says…
Pair with grilled chicken, pizza, burgers and chocolate.

Critics say…
90 pts., The California Grape Vine Magazine

FSW students say…
A+

Novy Russian River Valley 2006 Syrah
14.1% alcohol
Est. price: $19.99
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Winery says…
This wine is plush enough to drink now (especially with some airing,) but will certainly improve with 3-5 years cellaring. It opens with a spicy, black raspberry bouquet. The flavor profile is a juicy blackberry with notes of black pepper. The finish is dry and its noticable tannins are pronounced and linger nicely.
FSW students say…
B-