California Central Coast Tasting
Bin 604 Wine Sellers

Whites:

1. 2001 Echelon Viognier “Esperanza Vineyard” Clarksburg $12.99
California’s best value in Viognier featuring apricot and peach aromas and flavors in a lush format.

2. 2000 Treana “Mer Soleil Vineyard” Central Coast $19.99
A blend of 66% Viognier and 34% Marsanne offering honeysuckle and peach aromas and flavors.

3. 2000 Jaffurs Roussanne “Stolpman Family Vineyard” Santa Barbara County $23.99
Honeyed flavors are reminiscent of Beaucastel Blanc at a fraction of the price.

4. 2001 Melville Chardonnay Estate, Santa Rita Hills $23.99
Full-bodied Chardonnay in a no holds barred style from a new source for high class wines.

5. 2000 Bedford Thompson Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County $19.99
Tropical fruit flavors in a medium bodied format with plenty of toast and richness.

6. 1999 Arcadian Chardonnay “Sleepy Hollow Vineyard” Monterey $35.99
Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is owned by Talbott Winery. The Arcadian blows away Talbott’s version. Very Burgundian.

Reds:

7. 2000 Arcadian Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands $24.99
The Bin’s best value in Pinot Noir dollar for dollar.

8. 2000 Babcock Pinot Noir “Grand Cuvee” Estate, Santa Ynez $39.99
Babcock is one of the pioneers of Central Coast viticulture and this is the winery’s flagship.

9. 1999 Sanford Pinot Noir “Rinconada Vineyard” Santa Barbara County $65.99
Strikingly aromatic Pinot with layers of ripe, sweet fruit.

10. 2000 David Bruce Petite Syrah, Cental Coast $18.99
A forward, approachable rendition of this under-rated grape from a venerable producer (since 1964).

11. 2000 Andrew Murray Syrah “Roasted Slope Vineyard” Estate, Santa Ynez $44.99
The 5% Viognier added to the Syrah makes this Murray’s version of Cote-Rotie. Lots of bacon, sausage, and grilling meat jump from the glass of this wine.

12. 2000 Jaffurs Syrah “Bien Nacido Vineyard” Santa Barbara County $32.99
Full-flavored Syrah from an excellent terroir.