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Score 90/100 · Josh Raynolds, Nov 2007

(68% roussanne and 32% viognier) Greenish yellow. Smoky, herb-accented pit fruit aromas offer a complex bouquet that includes dried flowers and cinnamon. Dry and focused, with energetic pear and peach flavors underscored by suave baking spices. Finishes spicy, with excellent persistence. "The whites in 2006 are especially juicy," commented owner/winemaker Matt Trevisan.

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92
92/100

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93
93/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Josh Raynolds

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93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Robert Parker, Aug 2007

Linne Calodo’s gorgeous white wine, one of the best dry whites of the area, is the 2006 Contrarian, a blend of 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 and Denner Vineyards. Tel. (805) 227-0797; Fax (805) 227-4868

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White

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Dry

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