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Cross Spring 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Cross Spring
Grape(s): 87% Cabernet, 13% Syrah
Region: Lake County
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 15-20

Review:
A bouquet of blackberries, cherries, cedar, and dark chocolate rises up from a glass. Flavors of bramble fruit and black cherry meld with suggestions of oak, plum, and vanilla on the palate. A lush, supple red that fans of balanced Cabs will enjoy.
Rating: 89

Cross Spring 2010 Chardonnay
Winery: Cross Spring
Grape(s): 95% Chardonnay and 5% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Lake County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromas of pineapple and pear mingle with suggestions of toasty vanilla on the nose. A sip unfurls flavors of tropical fruit, melon, and pear along with hints of vanilla and caramel. A smooth, fairly round white, fans of lush Chardonnays with a nice touch of barrel influence will enjoy this bottle. 1,700 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Dalliance 2010 Red Blend
Winery: Dalliance
Grape(s): 32% Zinfandel, 25% Syrah, 15% Tempranillo, 13% Barbera, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Grenache
Region: Lake County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromatics of raspberries, cherries, and blackberries blend with notes of leather, spice, and vanilla on the nose. The palate delivers flavors of cherry, plum, and bramble fruit accented by suggestions of sweet spice, leather, and vanilla. A smooth wine that's quite friendly, fans of easy-going red blends will enjoy this bottle. 7,035 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Shannon Ridge 2010 Wrangler Red
Winery: Shannon Ridge
Grape(s): 44% Zinfandel, 34% Syrah, 8% Petite Sirah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Mourvedre
Region: Lake County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromatics of cherries, blackberries, and blueberries come together with notes of bacon, vanilla, and all-spice on the nose. Cherry, blackberry, and plum emerge on the palate with accents of smoked meat, sweet spice, and vanilla. A smooth wine, fans of a fruit driven reds, with a slightly hearty character, will enjoy very much.
Rating: 90

Vigilance 2010 Cimarron Blend
Winery: Vigilance
Grape(s): 44% Zinfandel, 39% Syrah, 9% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Lake County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 20-25

Review:
Aromas of blackberry and black cherry mingle with hints of leather, sweet spice, and vanilla ron the nose. A sip delivers flavors of blueberries and black cherry along with notes of vanilla and earth. A smooth, approachable wine, fans of dark-fruit and soft tannins will enjoy this bottle. 18,000 cases produced.
Rating: 88