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Search Flickinger Wine Inventory
Inventory updated: Mon, Jan 26, 2026 04:02 PM cst
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Regions: USA Red
Vintages: Between 2002 and 2002
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Vint. |
Wine |
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| Alban Vineyards |
2002 |
Lorraine Alban Estate Syrah Signs of Seepage; Slightly Raised Cork; Very Lightly Nicked Label |
$169.15 |
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| Brick House |
2002 |
Le Dijonnais Pinot Noir  |
$55 |
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WA 94 (10/2004): The concentration, depth, power, and elegance of the 2002 Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais is stunning, all the more so when one realizes it was produced from 7-year-old fruit (conventional wisdom is that vines can make great fruit in the first two years of production then the quality diminishes for a few years before coming back when they’re older). Its black cherry, spice, and violet aromas lead to a penetrating personality awash in red fruits, mostly cherries and raspberries, that harmoniously conquer the palate and linger for 45 seconds or more. Sappy, fleshy, and complex, it is a medium to full-bodied wine of tremendous beauty and charm. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2013. Bravo!
BH 91 (12/2004): This is an elegant, pure and delineated wine from start to finish with gorgeously spicy aromas of plum, raspberry and subtle earth hints that merge into sweet, delicious and impressively precise flavors displaying outstanding length. This is less obviously ripe than many '02s reviewed here with impeccable balance and sufficient underlying structure to suggest at least 10 years of potential. Highly recommended. Drink 2009+. |
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| Buty |
2002 |
Columbia Valley 10% Cabernet Franc, 90% Merlot |
$20 |
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VM 88 (11/2004): Medium ruby. Very primary aromas of black raspberry, chocolate and smoky oak, with whiffs of earth and menthol; rather Napa-like. Sweet and fat, with an edge of acidity giving shape and grip to the concentrated cherry and raspberry flavors. Slightly tough tannins call for a few years of cellaring. Stephen Tanzer.
WA 88 (8/2004): A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2002 Merlot is an oak spice, black cherry, cassis and sweet blackberry-scented wine. Medium to full-bodied, broad, and expansive, it coats the palate with sweet creamy red as well as black fruits with notes of mocha and hints of roasting spices. Its finish is slightly compressed and reveals some firm, dry tannin. Anticipated maturity: now-2011. |
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2002 |
Columbia Valley 10% Cabernet Franc, 90% Merlot Nicked Label; Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$20 |
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VM 88 (11/2004): Medium ruby. Very primary aromas of black raspberry, chocolate and smoky oak, with whiffs of earth and menthol; rather Napa-like. Sweet and fat, with an edge of acidity giving shape and grip to the concentrated cherry and raspberry flavors. Slightly tough tannins call for a few years of cellaring. Stephen Tanzer.
WA 88 (8/2004): A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2002 Merlot is an oak spice, black cherry, cassis and sweet blackberry-scented wine. Medium to full-bodied, broad, and expansive, it coats the palate with sweet creamy red as well as black fruits with notes of mocha and hints of roasting spices. Its finish is slightly compressed and reveals some firm, dry tannin. Anticipated maturity: now-2011. |
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2002 |
Columbia Valley 10% Cabernet Franc, 90% Merlot Lightly Nicked Label; Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$20 |
2 |
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VM 88 (11/2004): Medium ruby. Very primary aromas of black raspberry, chocolate and smoky oak, with whiffs of earth and menthol; rather Napa-like. Sweet and fat, with an edge of acidity giving shape and grip to the concentrated cherry and raspberry flavors. Slightly tough tannins call for a few years of cellaring. Stephen Tanzer.
WA 88 (8/2004): A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2002 Merlot is an oak spice, black cherry, cassis and sweet blackberry-scented wine. Medium to full-bodied, broad, and expansive, it coats the palate with sweet creamy red as well as black fruits with notes of mocha and hints of roasting spices. Its finish is slightly compressed and reveals some firm, dry tannin. Anticipated maturity: now-2011. |
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| Jericho Canyon |
2002 |
Proprietary Blend Lightly Bin-Soiled Label; Lightly Scuffed Label |
$45 |
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| WA 91 (6/2012): Composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, this fully mature 2002 combines elegance with exuberance, rich cassis fruit, a beautiful textural profile, sweet tannins and a soft, opulent personality. Enjoy this outstanding effort over the next 5-6 years. |
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| Lagier Meredith |
2002 |
Mt. Veeder Syrah |
$55 |
2 |
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| WS 93 (11/2004): This noteworthy Syrah combines ripe, zesty wild berry, blackberry, white pepper and herbs with beef, cherry, plum and nutmeg scents that are both rich and intense yet delicately balanced, ending with a mix of fleshy suppleness and ripe, integrated tannins. Best from 2006 through 2012. 550 cases made. |
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| Qupe |
2002 |
Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah |
$39 |
5 |
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VM 92 (7/2005): Bright ruby. Perfumed aromas of blackberry and violet. Then fatter, riper and sweeter than the basic 2003 Bien Nacido syrah, with blackberry, floral and spice flavors enlivened by harmonious acidity. Very suave use of oak here. Finishes long and uncompromisingly dry, with toothdusting tannins and a suggestion of cinnamon. Stephen Tanzer.
WA 91 (6/2005): The late-released 2002 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Estate reveals licorice, smoke, camphor, and oak characteristics. This firmly-structured, smoky, black currant-scented and flavored wine is long, rich, and backward. Give it another 1-2 years of bottle age, and drink it over the next decade. |
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2002 |
Purisima Mountain Vyd. Syrah |
$39 |
5 |
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VM 91 (8/2004): Ruby-red. Reticent but highly nuanced aromas of black raspberry, violet, tar, licorice, black cardamom, chocolate and spice cake. Broad, sappy and concentrated, with sweet, pliant flavors of blackberry and violet, nicely shaped by lively, peppery acids. Very dry in a positive way. Offers superb breadth but also a distinctly airy texture and a light touch. Youthful, structured, sophisticated California syrah.
WA 87 (8/2004): Qualitatively similar to the Central Coast, but more elegant although short on the back end is the 2002 Syrah Purisima Mountain. It possesses a saturated color, along with plum, cherry, spice box, and herb scents. However, the flavors do not deliver what the aromatics suggest. While elegant and medium-bodied, it drops off quickly on the palate. |
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| Spring Mountain Vineyard |
2002 |
Napa Valley Red Wine |
$80 |
3 |
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| VM 89 (1/2006): Bright ruby-red. Dark berries and menthol on the nose. Sweet, dense and firm, with pure flavors of dark berries, spices and licorice; comes across as less oaky than the more expensive Elivette bottling, and with sweeter fruit. Finishes with supple tannins and good structure and breadth. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Stag's Leap Wine Cellars |
2002 |
Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin-Soiled Label |
$150 |
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| VM 91 (2/2006): Bright, full ruby-red. Aromas of dark raspberry, dark chocolate and cola. Bigger and broader than the Fay but with less obvious early sweetness. Very ripe, spicy flavors of dark chocolate, espresso and coffee offer noteworthy depth. Spreads out horizontally to coat the palate on the back end, finishing with dusty, fine, building tannins. |
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2002 |
SLV Cabernet Sauvignon Bin-Soiled Label |
$85 |
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VM 88 (2/2006): Saturated ruby-red. Oaky aromas of cassis, plum, cola and dark chocolate. Very ripe and chocolatey, with supple, somewhat low-toned flavors of currant, dark plum, tobacco and earth. Finishes sweet and persistent, with slightly dry-edged, earthy flavors of sassafras and sweet tobacco. Very Stags Leap in character.
WS 83 (10/2006): A bit murky, with earth- and herb-laced currant fruit that has a dry, austere edge and ends with leathery flavors. Drink now through 2009. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 968 cases made. |
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| Stags' Leap Winery |
2002 |
The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon |
$70 |
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| Sterling Vineyards |
2002 |
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
$35 |
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| Turley Wine Cellars |
2002 |
Dogtown Vyd. Zinfandel |
$79 |
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| WA 91-93 (12/2003): For the second year in a row, Larry Turley has turned the dogs loose for the 2002 Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard, the finest Zinfandel I have ever tasted from Lodi. This 750-case offering tips the scales at a whopping 16.5% alcohol, all of it well-hidden beneath extravagantly rich fruit. This deep ruby/purple-tinged Zin smells like brandy-macerated jammy black cherries intermixed with dried Provencal herbs, ground pepper, and other exotic spices. An exceptionally powerful, mouthfilling, palate staining effort with enormous richness and purity as well as a blockbuster finish, it is clearly not a Zinfandel for those who enjoy wimpy wines. It should be consumed over the next 4-5 years. |
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