On Jul 17, 9:05*pm, Mark Slater > wrote:
> 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

Thanks to all for the recommendations! Some of the wineries above are
already in the queue. The others will get a personal call from me,
soon.

Best,

Agent Red