Gourmets of Wine > St. Clement Vineyards 2002 Oroppas Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Spies: Today's Dealhttp://thewinespies.com/directory/wine/445#492 [Wine Spies: Today's Deal] Conclusion - The 2002 Oroppas Bordeaux-styled Cabernet blend is the best of both California as well as left-bank classic Bordeaux. Great balance between fruit, oak and spice;

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K&L Uncorked[K&L Uncorked] Oroppas: Turns plush and layered on the finish, which keeps revealing subtle flavor nuances. Drink now through 2012." (05/07) 91 points from Robert Parker - "The dark ruby/purple 2004 Oroppas, which is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon but includes Merlot and Petit Verdot, is front-end loaded with notes of charcoal, black currants, bay leaf, and pain grille.

NapaCabs.com Newsletterhttp://www.wine-club-central.com/CS/blogs/napacabscom_release/archive/2008/02/03/New-Wine-Releases_3A00_-Cain_2C00_-John-Anthony.aspx [NapaCabs.com Newsletter] New Wine Releases: Cain, John Anthony: Ironstone 2005 Chardonnay Reserve Calaveras County $13.95 WE 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Ironstone’s Reserve Chard has been getting in .

Bigger Than Your Headhttp://biggerthanyourhead.net/2007/02/03/getting-high-part-two/ [Bigger Than Your Head] Getting High, Part Two: There’s nothing wrong with using Bordeaux as the model for cabernet sauvignon and merlot or Burgundy as the example for chardonnay and pinot noir — in fact I would endorse that proposition to a great extent —

The Wino Depothttp://winodepot.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=3869 [The Wino Depot] St. Clement: Supple elegant dark fruits with layers of pine forest spice. Solid mid-palate, firm tannin, will need time to open up.

New Wines at NapaCabs.comhttp://www.wine-club-central.com/CS/blogs/new_wine/archive/2007/05/13/New-Wines-Added-5_2F00_13_2F00_07.aspx [New Wines at NapaCabs.com] New Wines Added 5/13/07: Winemaker Notes - This lively and refreshing Fumé Blanc offers bright aromas of grapefruit, melon and lemongrass. The Semillon contributes a hint of sweet red apple that combines with the vibrant citrus, fig and spice characters.

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