New California / USA wines in the Flickinger Fine Wines inventory http://www.flickingerwines.com/wineregions/californiausa.asp http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/FlowersVineyard.asphttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/GuilliamsVineyards.asphttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/GuilliamsVineyards.asphttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/GuilliamsVineyards.asphttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/GuilliamsVineyards.aspWA 94 (8/2007): Revealing a dark ruby color and a black fruit profile, the 2005 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard Suerte offers fragrant aromas of black cherries, black currants, smoke, underbrush, and forest floor. Full-bodied and opulent with sumptuously pure fruit, this beauty can be drunk young or cellared for a decade.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/PaulLato.aspWA 90 (10/2001): An exceptional offering from Ridge's portfolio is the 1999 Lytton Springs Proprietary Red Wine. This superb blend of 70% Zinfandel, 17% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignan, and 3% Mataro boasts a deep ruby/purple color in addition to a big, sweet bouquet of jammy berries, and a hint of raspberries as well as strawberries. Elegant and full-bodied, with layers of flavor, superb purity, a subtle dosage of American oak, and a full, long finish, it should drink well for 7-8 years.WS 89 (6/2001): Starts out with an earthy, gamy, leathery character, then pulls itself together, offering ripe cherry, plum and raspberry fruit to complement the earthy components. Drink now through 2007. 10,194 cases made.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/RidgeVineyards.aspWS 90 (6/2004): Fully ripened, with juicy black cherry and blackberry flavors that fold into raspberry and strawberry jam notes. The texture is silky-smooth and the tannins are ripe and integrated, finishing with a touch of cedar and herb. Drink now through 2008. 170 cases made.IWC 87 (8/2004): Moderately saturated medium red. Aromas of strawberry, mocha and caramelly oak. Sweet, creamy and nicely concentrated, with decent acids framing the oaky red fruit flavors. On the simple side but offers attractive ripeness. Finishes with sweet tannins and moderate length.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/Roar.aspWA 89 (12/2007): The 2005 Chardonnay Helfer Vineyard, which I believe comes from a parcel not far from the Kistler Winery, exhibits classic orange peel and lemon blossom notes, and again has striking minerality and a crisp, Chablis-like personality to its medium-bodied, pure flavors. This wine has a chance of being outstanding with another six months or so of bottle agehttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.aspWA 89 (12/2007): The 2005 Chardonnay Helfer Vineyard, which I believe comes from a parcel not far from the Kistler Winery, exhibits classic orange peel and lemon blossom notes, and again has striking minerality and a crisp, Chablis-like personality to its medium-bodied, pure flavors. This wine has a chance of being outstanding with another six months or so of bottle agehttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.aspIWC 89 (6/2008): Bright red color. Highly fragrant nose offers zesty strawberry, raspberry and fresh rose scents. Deeper cherry and black raspberry on the palate, with suave baking spice and floral pastille qualities adding interest. Silky, sweet and clean, with excellent finishing spiciness and very good length.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.aspWA 90 (2/2010): The 2006 Pinot Noir Russian River is a beauty. Earthy, plum, black cherry, cola, and foresty/underbrush scents jump from the glass of this dark ruby/plum-tinged offering. Medium to full-bodied, broad, savory, and opulent, this luscious wine is packed with juicy Pinot fruit. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.IWC 89 (6/2009): Dark red. Spicy raspberry and cherry on the nose. A fresh, focused midweight, offering sweet cherry and red berry preserve flavors, hints of mint and rose, and good back-end snap. Refreshingly taut pinot with very good finishing clarity and a strong echo of tangy red berries.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.aspWA 90 (2/2010): The 2006 Pinot Noir Russian River is a beauty. Earthy, plum, black cherry, cola, and foresty/underbrush scents jump from the glass of this dark ruby/plum-tinged offering. Medium to full-bodied, broad, savory, and opulent, this luscious wine is packed with juicy Pinot fruit. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.IWC 89 (6/2009): Dark red. Spicy raspberry and cherry on the nose. A fresh, focused midweight, offering sweet cherry and red berry preserve flavors, hints of mint and rose, and good back-end snap. Refreshingly taut pinot with very good finishing clarity and a strong echo of tangy red berries.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.aspIWC 90 (6/2009): Dark ruby. Smoky cherry and cassis on the nose, with complicating notes of cigarbox, pipe tobacco and pungent herbs adding interest. The palate offers an interesting blend of primary dark fruits and complex floral and herbal qualities, with dusty tannins adding grip. The finish repeats the cherry and tobacco notes and clings with very good grip. This is complex enough to drink now.WA 88 (12/2006): The beautiful 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley reveals plenty of rugged tannin along with hints of crushed rocks, loamy soil, black currants, herbs, cedar, and spice. It is a substantial, heady Cabernet to drink over the next decade.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.aspIWC 90 (6/2009): Dark ruby. Smoky cherry and cassis on the nose, with complicating notes of cigarbox, pipe tobacco and pungent herbs adding interest. The palate offers an interesting blend of primary dark fruits and complex floral and herbal qualities, with dusty tannins adding grip. The finish repeats the cherry and tobacco notes and clings with very good grip. This is complex enough to drink now.WA 88 (12/2006): The beautiful 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley reveals plenty of rugged tannin along with hints of crushed rocks, loamy soil, black currants, herbs, cedar, and spice. It is a substantial, heady Cabernet to drink over the next decade.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.aspWA 90 (12/2008): The 2004 Zinfandel Scherrer Vineyard offers oodles of briery, cherry fruit intermixed with underbrush, pepper, and spice box characteristics. It is a richly fruity, deep, full-bodied Zinfandel to enjoy over the next 2-3 years.IWC 90 (6/2009): Inky ruby. Cassis, mulberry and licorice aromas give way to brighter red berries and flowers with air. Sappy raspberry, cherry and plum flavors are velvety in texture and seem devoid of tannins. Very rich, almost creamy zinfandel with excellent cling and sweetness. A late jolt of minerals adds energy to the finish. For such a rich wine, this is surprisingly light on its feet.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.aspWA 90 (12/2008): The 2004 Zinfandel Scherrer Vineyard offers oodles of briery, cherry fruit intermixed with underbrush, pepper, and spice box characteristics. It is a richly fruity, deep, full-bodied Zinfandel to enjoy over the next 2-3 years.IWC 90 (6/2009): Inky ruby. Cassis, mulberry and licorice aromas give way to brighter red berries and flowers with air. Sappy raspberry, cherry and plum flavors are velvety in texture and seem devoid of tannins. Very rich, almost creamy zinfandel with excellent cling and sweetness. A late jolt of minerals adds energy to the finish. For such a rich wine, this is surprisingly light on its feet.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/ScherrerWinery.asp