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July 2019 - New Jersey Wine Competition

July 2019 - New Jersey Wine Competition
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Working Dog Winery 2015 Estate Bottled Merlot
95 points
$34.99
Working Dog Winery
2015 Estate Bottled Merlot
Dark dusty violet color. Complex aromas of dried berries, black tea, cured meats, patent leather, and toasted crumpet with a velvety, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a seamless, subtle, long tomato leaf, rosemary, chocolate sorbet, and cigar box finish with well-integrated, silky tannins and moderate oak flavor. This upstanding New Jersey Merlot is well-refined, impeccably balanced, and completely delicious; pair with steak dinner tonight.
95 points $34.99
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Working Dog Winery 2016 Estate Bottled Cabernet Franc
95 points
$39.99
Working Dog Winery
2016 Estate Bottled Cabernet Franc
Dark dusty violet color. Interesting aromas of ligonberry, pomegranate, tiramisu, jamon Iberico, marinated grape leaves, and oregano with a satiny, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a seamless, subtle, very long cherry jam, roasted beets, tangerine zest, leather, rosemary, and chocolate-cherry crumble finish with well-integrated, grippy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A delicious, complex, and finely assembled Cabernet Franc from New Jersey that gives Bordeaux a run for its money.
95 points $39.99
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Working Dog Winery 2016 Estate Bottled Merlot
94 points
$24.99
Working Dog Winery
2016 Estate Bottled Merlot
Dark dusty ruby color. Aromas of ripe Montmorency cherry, tiramisu, and dried herbs with a velvety, vibrant, medium body and a smooth, nuanced, medium-long marinated grape leaves, custard, tea leaves, aniseed, and leather finish with well-integrated, silky tannins and moderate oak flavor. Great balance and decadent texture make this a knockout New Jersey Merlot; great depth and terroir.
94 points $24.99
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Working Dog Winery 2016 Retriever Estate Bottled Red New Jersey
92 points
$26
Working Dog Winery
2016 Retriever Estate Bottled Red New Jersey
Dusty black violet color. Inviting aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, red currant, mulberry, polished oak, patent leather, plump olives, pine, and cumin with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, complex, medium-long finish with moderate oak flavor. A rich, toothsome Cabernet Franc with intricate layers of flavor and nice aging potential.
92 points $26
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White Horse Winery 2017 Barrel Fermented Estate Chardonnay
91 points
$29
White Horse Winery
2017 Barrel Fermented Estate Chardonnay
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of caramel creme, maple cookies, pressed flowers, spiced pumpkin latte, and flint with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, compelling, medium-long finish with notes of dried peach, fruit and nut press, and sea salt with well-integrated, silky tannins and moderate oak flavor. A terrific, oak-centric Chardonnay with skillfully layered flavors.
91 points $29
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Working Dog Winery 2016 Estate Bottled Syrah
89 points
$25.99
Working Dog Winery
2016 Estate Bottled Syrah
Black garnet color. Interesting aromas of blackberry pie, baked potato, mesquite, figs, and dates with a satiny, lively, dryish medium-to-full body and a peppery, engaging, long raspberry, black pepper, and mulling spice finish with firm tannins and moderate oak flavor. A well-structured Syrah with great aging potential.
89 points $25.99
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Working Dog Winery 2018 Estate Bottled Traminette
87 points
$15.99
Working Dog Winery
2018 Estate Bottled Traminette
Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of sweet pea blossom, beeswax, tangerine, and lychee with a satiny, crisp, off-dry light-to-medium body and a smooth, buoyant finish revealing shades of baked pear and cashew with no oak flavor. A solid off-dry Traminette that will have great appeal with moscato drinkers.
87 points $15.99
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Working Dog Winery 2018 Estate Bottled Riesling
84 points
$21.99
Working Dog Winery
2018 Estate Bottled Riesling
Emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of ripe pear, key lime, tomato leaf, and banana with a silky, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, brisk finish that presents impressions of lanolin with no oak flavor. A juicy, fruity Riesling with nice varietal character.
84 points $21.99
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Working Dog Winery 2017 Black Feather Estate Bottled Chardonnay
84 points
$26.99
Working Dog Winery
2017 Black Feather Estate Bottled Chardonnay
Straw green color. Aromas of orange Creamsicle, lemon curd, and toasted scone with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, brisk marzipan and creme de menthe finish with light oak flavor. A approachable New Jersey Chardonnay.
84 points $26.99
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