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The wine industry of the San Benito appellation is well on the way to reestablishing itself as a viable and dynamic viticultural region. Once home to industry giant, Almaden, the appellation’s wine industry shook under what must have felt read more...like a massive earthquake when its biggest winery sold out in the late 1980s. By 1994, the appellation’s acreage under vine fell well below 1,000 acres. With renewed interest in the region, that number rebounded to over 3,000 acres by 2002. The climate of this appellation is generally moderate, cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes that penetrate through gaps in the Gavilan and the Santa Lucia mountain ranges. However, climactic generalizations don't do justice to this viticultural area, as wide variations in elevation and soil structure provide unique microclimates. This appellation encompasses three different AVAs. Inspired vineyard projects, notably Dyson’s Vista Verde and Diageo’s Blossom Hill, combined with appellation-commited wineries could put San Benito back on the map...big time!    (hide)

atgeller reviewed Leal Vineyards Estate Syrah NV:

October 2009

atgeller

Leal Vineyards Estate Syrah NV

Starting at $34^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Nick75 reviewed Donati Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005:

October 2009

Nick75

i almost don't want to clue people in on this one. loved it! the vintage i had was 2005.

Donati Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $22^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ayacoco reviewed Pietra Santa Sassolino 2006:

October 2009

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Pietra Santa Sassolino 2006

Starting at $18^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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ayacoco reviewed Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2006:

October 2009

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Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2006

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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lafears reviewed Scholium Project Syrah Scythia Donati Vineyards 2004:

October 2009

lafears

Wow, what a velvety smooth beauty. It was such a nice wine to just swirl around your tounge. This coming from a girl who prefers oaky whites. I wanted to find every bottle around and hoard them for the perfect evening....

Scholium Project Syrah Scythia Donati Vineyards 2004

Starting at $550^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Col Gus reviewed Calera Melange Pinot Noir Mt. Harlan 2006:

September 2009

Col Gus

Calera Melange Pinot Noir Mt. Harlan 2006

Starting at $28^.95 Snoothrank: 3/5

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johnwallaceiii reviewed Pietra Santa Dolcetto 2004:

July 2009

johnwallaceiii

Smooth, peppery, good with a meal or on its own

Pietra Santa Dolcetto 2004

Starting at $15^.30 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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paulc reviewed Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2006:

July 2009

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Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2006

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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cwester reviewed Bonny Doon Ca' del Solo Sangiovese 2006:

July 2009

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Bonny Doon Ca' del Solo Sangiovese 2006

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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BENNEN reviewed Donati Family Merlot Estate Vineyard Paicines 2005:

July 2009

BENNEN

Donati Family Merlot Estate Vineyard Paicines 2005

Starting at $16^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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