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Default Favorite Sonoma and Napa Valley wines?

On Jul 12, 10:16 pm, Agent Red > wrote:
> What are YOUR favorites from these two regions?
>
> My currant Favorite Napa is a 2003 Blend 25 from B Cellars, a
> beautiful blend of Syrah, Cab and Merlot. Its big, balanced, dusky
> and delicious! I'll post a full review here on Monday.
>
> On the Sonoma side, Adobe Road's 2003 Zinfandel blew my hat off with
> enormous jammy blackberry and blueberry, smoked raspberry, cedar and
> mild spice. Look for my review here on Tuesday.
>
> Both of these wines are Library, and no longer available through the
> winery.
>
> If you have a stellar favorite from Napa or Sonoma, I would love to
> know. In addition to reviewing wines for my retail store, I also
> write for Imbibe Magazine and for Color and Aroma Magazine. For an
> upcoming article, I am thinking of pitting Napa Against Sonoma, so
> your recommendations would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Agent Red


From Napa try:
Parry Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (143 cases produced)
Mi Sueno Red table (60% Cabernet 40% Syrah) 2005
From Sonoma:
Sea Smoke "Ten" Pinot Noir 2006
Littorai "Hirsch" Pinot Noir 2005
From Santa Barbara:
Flying Goat "Dierberg" Pinot Noir 2005

Mark