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Default Favorite Sonoma and Napa Valley wines?

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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


Really appreciated Merry Edwards and McRostie this last trip. But we had
many non-memorable tastings as well such as Alderbrook and Hop Kiln in
Sonoma that were just awful. Still enjoy the Domaine Carneros tasting
room and as always our favorite in Napa Elyse.