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The Vineyard, Fall Edition, 2007LinneCalodoMatt Trevisan, proprietor & winemaker“One of my favorite Rhône Ranger producers is Linne Calado’s Matt Trevisan. He has beencourageous in avoiding the mainstream approach to selling Rhône Ranger wines via varietallabeling, preferring to make the best blends possible à la some of the the CentralCoast’s most successful producers (i.e., Sine Qua Non, l’Aventure, Saxum, and Villa Creek).Wine Advocate2006 Contrarian_ _____________________________________________________________ 31.9968% Roussanne, 32% Viognier“Linne Calodo’s gorgeous white wine, one of the best dry whites of the area, is the 2006 Contrarian, a blendof 68% Roussanne and 32% Viognier. This is a dry, full-bodied wine with notes of honeyed melons and citrus,a bit of pear, and some more exotic rose petal/floral notes. The wine has terrific fruit and finishes dry.Moreover, the good news is that there are 450 cases of it. All of this comes from both the James Berry andDenner Vineyards. “ Wine Advocate, rated 93/1002005 Problem Child____________________________________________________________ 44.9971% Zinfandel, 17% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre“The 2005 Problem Child (71% Zinfandel, 17% Syrah, and 12% Mourvedre) possesses beautiful raspberryand briery fruit as well as copious quantities of roasted herbs, pepper, and meaty characteristics. With excellenttexture, full-bodied, powerful flavors (15.6% alcohol), good acidity, and a robust finish, it should drinkwell for 5-6 years.” Wine Advocate, rated 92/1002005 Leona’s_ _______________________________________________________________ 45.7962% Zinfandel, 30% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre“A blend of 62% Zinfandel, 30% Syrah, and 8% Mourvedre, the 2005 Leona’s exhibits gorgeously sweetraspberry and black cherry fruit along with a hint of resiny pine forest, medium to full body, terrific textureand richness, and a Mediterranean-styled personality as well as mouthfeel. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years.”Wine Advocate, rated 93/1002005 Slacker________________________________________________________________ 41.9965% Syrah, 35% Grenache2005 Nemesis________________________________________________________________ 59.9985% Syrah, 11% Mourvedre, 4% Grenache“The 2005 Nemesis (which was still in barrel) reminded me of a 2003 Northern Rhone red Hermitage. A blendof 85% Syrah, 11% Mourvedre, and 4% Grenache, the wine exhibits blackberry notes with hints of road tar,truffle, and earth. Spicy, with fabulous layers of rich creme de cassis fruit, this broad, expansive wine hassuperb purity, a beautifully textured mouthfeel, and a long finish. It should evolve for a decade or more.”Wine Advocate, rated 94-96/100PG. 28 | Phone 1-800-491-3438 • Local 417-883-4066 • FAX 417-881-0036