Any good SB recommendations???????

WINE TALK
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The Zepaltas rocks. So does the Novy. Also, the trusty standby of Rochioli – the 2010 is showing nicely with no rough edges.

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+1

Otherwise if I’m at a restaurant I just ask for a glass of NZ Sauvignon Blanc.

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Alpha Omega. Incredible!

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This inspired me to crack a Bedrock, albeit a 2009. Initially super lemony with a strong mineral backbone. After warming a bit, has a slight oiliness on the palate and nice notes of lemon pith and greenage. Excellent, as always!

Oh, I’d also enter a vote for the Barnett SB.

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Glad you like it Daniel.

Our SB comes from an organic vineyard up in Lake County. Awesome 25+ year old vines. Aged in 80% stainless and 20% neutral bbls for a few months then bottled up. I am still getting my bearings straight making SB, but the vineyard seems to produces some neat mineral and stone fruit type flavors.

Ryan

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Alpha Omega, Herb Lamb 2 old dogs, and Arkenstone

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I’ll second the note on Dragonette SB. Thought the '09 Happy Canyon was excellent and the Happy Canyon Vogelzang Vineyard phenominal. The latter is a bit pricey for an SB at about $48, but is truly special and worth seeking out.

Haven’t opened the 2010 Bedrock SB yet, but the '09 was awesome at about $22 and the board and CT reviews have been pretty good for the '10. Will definitely pop one soon.

Cheers,

Steve

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Realm and Arkenstone are favorites

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+3 on the Merry Edwards. Bought 6 of the 2010 about a month ago and have already downed 3…trying to hold off awhile on the other 3…excellent juice

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The voice of reason at last [wink.gif] Thanks, Howard.

Cotat—as it usually is any year I get to have some. Russell’s Dry Stack SB was real good and extremely interesting this year.

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Kathryn Kennedy.

And another vote for Bevan.

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Cliff Lede makes some of my favorites. The last few vintages have been great. I’ve tried most vintages through 2009. I fully expect 2010 to be excellent, as usual.

My note from a 2007 that I tasted… Nose of peach, grapefruit, pear. Great taste of peach and honey. Nice acidity. Complex layered taste with a long smooth finish.