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(Seattle) – The 2007 Seattle Wine Awards announces the winners of Washington State’s most comprehensive wine recognition program. More than 450 wines were entered into the …

Perrin Reserva (2005) – Straw color, citrus, odd sweet notes early, not a strong finish- OK wine.
Perrin Reserva Rose (2006) -An OK rose. Berries, mild fruits.
Le Clos du Caillou (2005) – pine, apple on …

1980 Opus One, Napa Valley:  Ruby color with slight browning on the edges. A nose of berry and spice with some fruit and pepper left on the fading palae. Amazingly integrated tannins and near perfect …

Under development
2002 Saint Cosme Cote-Rotie (Syrah from Northern Rhone) – $44: Raspberry, barnyard, cherry, spice. A bit off balance and lacking of real fruit character or a good finish, but drinkable. Poor QPR- this one’s …

Under development:
2005 Manoir de la Tête Saumur Bagatelle ($20): Decanted one hour – drank over 3 hours. Aroma’s of earth, spice, bright yet dark fruits, big league chew bubble gum, raspberry, sweet tobacco. On …

(Under development)
Cristalino Brut Cava: Hazelnut, dough/yeast, grapefruit on the nose. Crisp acidity that becomes quite refreshing with some citrus notes. Very good Cava and great QPR (Quality to Price Ratio). Excellent with some spicy Thai …