the wine tasting room

The F&B International Tasting Panel headed by Michael Walsh, Richard Whetstone, & Tom Luther invites Guest Chefs, Wine and Hospitality Professionals to taste, describe and suggest Food Pairings. To augment our wonderful Italian chefs, restaurants and recipes in this issue, we are featuring Italian wines on our web-site. We also have reviews of special California varietals and specific wines from regions all over the world. Please come visit and stay informed, where else can you have reviews by professionals at your fingertips of all the new wines you need to know about. pick up an Italian recipe or two while you're at it.

CHATEAU ST JEAN - 98 PINOT NOIR - Sonoma County - CA

Kenwood, CA - 707-833-4134

From vineyards in the Carneros and Russian River Valley appellations comes a Pinot Noir with aromatic nose of cherries and plums. Pleasant flavors of cranberries and oak over medium tannins lead to an enjoyably long finish. Retail $16.00

CHAMELEON CELLARS 98 SANGIOVESE - NAPA VALLEY

707-256-0144 - St. Helena, CA

Aromatic as a country flower garden. Flavors of cranberry and plum warm the

palate. Nice acidity to balance out this refreshing blend. Retail $19.00

ST FRANCIS VINEYARDS 98 CHARDONNAY - Sonoma County

Kenwood, CA 800-543-1813

Subtle oak with citrus and melon aromas. Medium-bodied butterscotch and tropical
flavors with a fruit filled finish. Drink now. Retail $14.99

HEITZ WINE CELLARS 98
GRIGNOLINO - NAPA VALLEY

St. Helena, CA - 707-963-3542

Heitz began with Grignolino, an Italian varietal, in Napa back in 1961. Their latest release, a '98 Grignolino (100%) is spirited and fruit-floral with accents of spice and orange. A dry, versatile wine, excellent for
paring with fish or grilled chicken.

LONETREE 97 SYRAH- MENDOCINO COUNTY

Philo, CA - 888-686-9463

They call it their elegant monster. And from inky colors to juicy flavors of dark fruits and earth, this wine delivers a rich and inviting palate like oak lead by alot of flavors. Very drinkable now and into future.

Retail $18.50

PHOENIX VINEYARDS 97 SANGIOVESE - Blood of Jupiter - Napa Valley

Napa, CA 707-255-1971

Forward fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry, black pepper spice with balanced acidity. The surprise is the 17% Pinotage blended into the

Sangiovese giving it a distinctive and juicy character. Could be cellared and drinkable now.

BARWANG 97 RESERVE
CABERNETSAUVIGNON

New South Wales - Australia

707-857-9463 - Geyserville, CA

Dark ruby and crimson color. Mint, berry fruit
aromas. Ripe cherry and berryflavors accented by light oak. Complex flavors that don't let up through the finish. Good structure and solid tannins. Should cellar well or drink now. Retail $20.00

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