2007 in Oregon is a year that was less successful with more rain and less sunshine. But, the other side of the coin is that it turned out that the wines have more in common with Burgundy accordingly because of the resemblance to the climate of Burgundy! And it is a good thing for the Burgundy lovers but not for those who love big, rich Pinot from California!
WillaKenzie "Pierre Leon" Pinot Noir 2007 Willamette Valley, Oregon
Kaz Chiba
Head Sommelier
A lot of producers in California don't take this variety, Sauvignon Blanc as seriously as, say, Cabernet Sauvignon but this producer
has been crafting their wine by focusing on this too often underestimated variety. Quite impressive!
Brander "Au Naturel" Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Santa Ynez Valley, California
Kaz Chiba
Head Sommelier
One of the best "mountain Cabs" in Napa Valley, in other words, a wine that has a formidable tannin structure and extremely concentrated, rich fruit flavors! The fact that it is Cabernet might make you associate this wine with Bordeaux but if you are a big fan of mature, elegant Ch. Margaux, you shouldn't try this wine. It's a world apart!
Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Spring Mountain-Napa Valley, California
Kaz Chiba
Head Sommelier
Very mature California Cab!
It tastes more like Bordeaux than other big and rich California Cabs that are more often found
so that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this wine to the French,
of course, unless they immediately show an adverse reaction to wine "made in America".....
Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 Napa Valley, California
Kaz Chiba
Head Sommelier
It might be possible to find the same wine if you are lucky but not one with the same vintage!
Williams Selyems "Allen" Chardonnay 2001 Russian River Valley, California
Kaz Chiba
Head Sommelier
