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91 points, Editor's Choice
Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2008 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
"This is a firm, dry, minerally Chardonnay. It’s not blockbuster rich, but it is clean and vibrant and elegant. The flinty flavors are enriched with notes of pineapples and green apples, while oak and lees give hints of buttered toast and sour cream. A very fine, food-friendly wine that sommeliers should be aware of." - Steve Heimoff
October 2010
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Critics Gold
Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2008 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
June 2010
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89 points
Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2007 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
"Here’s another California Chardonnay that has opted, thankfully, for restrained fruit flavors rather than the more-is-better approach. And they’ve shown restraint without eviscerating the wine as is often the case when the pendulum has swung too far in one direction. It still delivers delightful delicate melon and papaya-like nuances buoyed by a lemony acidity. This balanced beauty can be enjoyed before and with a meal." - Michael Apstein
August 18, 2009
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87 points
Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2007 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
"A creamy texture houses vivid flavors of pineapple jam, lemon pie, vanilla custard and buttered toast in this rich wine. It’s an opulent Chardonnay made for elegant fare." - Steve Heimoff
May 2009
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91 points
Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2006 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
"Intense, concentrated, full-bodied..., this delivers a complex mix of pear, apple, spice, and honeysuckle, ending with a long finish that offers a glimpse of smoky marshmallow. - James Laube
March 2, 2009
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4 stars
Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2006 Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
"Full bodied, smoothly textured, and ripely flavored, this Zin is fairly rich in flavor and long on the finish, tasting of blackberry, plum, maple, toast, and cedar."
January 2009
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89 points
Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2006 Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
"Medium-dark ruby; attractive, forward, intense, somewhat herbaceous, plummy, black raspberry fruit aroma with notes of rhubarb and vanilla; medium-full to full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Enjoyable to drink now. Highly recommended."
December 2008 - January 2009
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Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2006 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
"The 2006 Chardonnay is classic Californian in its display of assorted tropical fruits, full-bodied opulence, superb purity, good acidity, and long finish." - Robert Parker
August 31, 2008
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Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley
"A brilliant offering from Windsor Sonoma, the stainless steel-aged 2006 Sauvignon Blanc exhibits a vibrant notion of melons intermixed with a hint of grapefruit. With terrific fruit, medium body, and zesty acidity, it should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 1-2 years." - Robert Parker
August 31, 2008
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90 points
Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley
"Winemaker Marco DiGiulio has probed his mettle with crisp, aromatic whites, notably at Girard and Pepi. This latest addition to the DiGiulio portfolio is thanks largely to the acquisition of Windsor Vineyards by Pat Roney, who also owns Girard. The label and the wines have undergone a makeover, and this Russian River Valley sauvignon blanc is classic DiGiulio -- multifaceted and well balanced; crisp and refreshing, yet with the complexity and depth to handle sophisticated cuisine. The dominant fruit flavor is white peach, though pungent citrus notes are more than just background noise, and there is the mouthwatering acidity that is so essential to delicious sauvignon." - Robert Whitley
August 27, 2008
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Windsor Sonoma Winery - 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley
"We loved the aromatics of this expressive, exotic sauvignon blanc. Varietal grapefruit and apple notes with a crisp finish. The winery, owned by Patrick Roney, is focused on ultra-premium wines and has the winemaking talents of Marco DiGulio - also the winemaker at Girard." - Tom Marquardt and Patrick Darr
August 27, 2008