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Nadia 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Nadia Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Santa Barbara County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromas of melon, topical fruits, and lime rise up from a glass. Flavors of honey dew and mango mingle with suggestions of limeade and herbs on the palate. A fairly round Sauvignon Blanc, with a welcoming acidity, if you enjoy slightly creamy whites, this is a bottle to try.
Rating: 89

Nadia 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Nadia Vineyards
Grape(s): 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
Region: Santa Barbara County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 30-35

Review:
Aromatics of bramble fruit and cassis meld with notes of dark chocolate and sweet spice on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of blackberries and currants with accents of cocoa, clove, and pie crust. An approachable Cab with supple tannins, fans of dark fruit and barrel spices will enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 89

Nadia 2010 Grenache
Winery: Nadia Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Grenache
Region: Santa Barbara County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 25-30

Review:
A bouquet of red berries, apple butter, and all-spice rises up from a glass. Flavors of strawberry, red currants, and red apple meld with suggestions of tobacco, sweet spice, and minerals after a sip. A very light wine, that's quite smooth on the palate, fans of easy-going reds will enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 88

Nadia 2010 White Blend
Winery: Nadia Vineyards
Grape(s): 45% Grenache Blanc, 39% Viognier, and 16% Roussanne
Region: Santa Barbara County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 25-30

Review:
Aromas of tropical fruit, peach, almond paste, and white-blossoms rise up from a glass. A sip reveals flavors of mango and peach along with a few floral and nutty suggestions. A lush, fairly round white, if you mostly drink Chardonnay, this is a wine you could branch out with.
Rating: 90

Laetitia Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay
Winery: Laetitia Vineyards
Grape(s): Chardonnay
Region: Arroyo Grande Valley
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 15-20

Review:
A bouquet of tropical fruit and creamy oak greets the senses. Flavors of pineapple, passion fruit, and toasty coconut and meld with notes of vanilla and citrus zest on the palate. A supple, yet bright white, fans vanilla-Chardonnays with a welcoming acidity will enjoy this bottle. 9,000 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Laetitia Vineyards 2008 Brut Rose
Winery: Laetitia Vineyards
Grape(s): Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Region: Arroyo Grande Valley
Year: 2008
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 25-30

Review:
Aromatics of cherry and boysenberry mingle with a few nutty and floral suggestions of the nose. A sip reveals flavors of red berries accented by notes of citrus fruit and minerals. A clean, crisp sparkling wine that's quite drinkable. 802 cases produced.
Rating: 88