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Diving into Deep Sea Deep Sea 2008 Chardonnay, Central Coast Not an oaky California style Chardonnay: stainless steel and limited time in barrel allows the flavors of the fruit to remain bright. In addition, 2% Viognier is blended in to add delicate floral aromat- ics and offer additional texture on the palate. Lemon oils spill out in waves, backed up sturdily by minerals and lean acidity. A continuous tidal ebb and flow of melon, pear and apple sweetness perpetuates. SRP $24 Deep Sea 2008 Red An intriguing blend that holds a majority of Syrah with smaller amounts of Lagrein, Mourvèdre, Merlot and Petite Sirah. Brandied Marasca cher- ries, rose petals and blue flowers swim on velvet tannins. A swell of blackberry cream comes up from the deep and stays till the finish. SRP $28 Deep Sea 2009 Santa Barbara County Viognier Lean and floral, this is a trip- pingly ethereal style of Viognier – surprising in its delicate touch of pears, kiwi and a kiss of lime. With no oak and no malolactic fermentation, this is how the Central Coast can speak the language of this varietal. SRP $26 Deep Sea 2009 Pinot Noir, Central Coast A rose petal sweetness and a cherry core are the subtle notes that come to the surface of this very feminine red. Her hidden virtues show as she opens up: balsamic and mushroom prove she’s con- nected to Mother Earth. SRP $28 Tom Conway pours some wine for his brother Gareth and his sister Gillian at an afternoon meeting at Rancho Arroyo Grande. august 201 1 / the tasting panel / 51

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