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Zig's 2016 Holiday Wine Picks:
16 Judges blindly tasted near 200 wines from 6 countries ranging from $3.99 to $250. per bottle, to determine what wine is the best value Sparkling, White and Red wine under $16- as well as what is the best high end Sparkling, White and Red wine $35. I've chosen descriptions from select panel members to highlight each wine profile. *Top Wines Under $16* Sparkling WineBarefoot Brut Cuvee, CaliforniaCitrusy, easy, honey laced crisp apples, melons, floral, white mushrooms, brioche, pretty White Wine2015 Toad Hollow "Unoaked" Chardonnay, Francine's Selection, Mendocino County.Pears, lemon tart, delicious, ocean air, white peaches, oyster shell, zip-a-dee-doo-dah Red Wine2013 Ottimino "Zinfinity" Zinfandel, Sonoma CountySpiced plums, dark & delicious, crowd pleaser, blackberry, cassis, heaven *Top Wines $35 and beyond Sparkling2011 Woodenhead, Brut Rosé, Russian River Valley (124 cases produced) $46.World class, lengthy & luscious, dried rose petals, young watermelon, fresh, rockin’, wild strawberry, hints of rhubarb, amazing White Wine2015 Trattore, Viognier, Dry Creek Valley (219 cases produced) $35. Bright & beautiful, honeysuckle, meyer lemon rind, dried apricots, lengthy mouthfeel, scintillating, wet sea shell, impressiveRed Wine2013 Sedition, Pinot Noir, Chenoweth Vineyards, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (230 cases produced) $75. Elegant, bing cherry parade, balanced, cola, seductive acidity, baking spices, party in your mouth, stunning, rich, tantalizing |