re: My 10 favorite wines of 2009

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U ought to do a under $20 list.

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I'll give it some thought. This list was just my favorite wines of the year, irrespective of price. I realize they're all expensive, however. But it's a list I've been compiling all year and i was finally ready to put it in writing.

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I ordered a bottle tonight. Will let you know what I think and you can give me further recommendations.

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Which one did you order?

Nice list. Was in S.B. over Thanksgiving and went to Whitcraft Winery. Was with a friend who knew the winemaker and tasted all the barrels. Great stuff. Interesting that he doesn't own a pump.

You know, I've never tried a Whitcraft wine. I've seen them in shops, but I've never tried one. Do you recommend them?

Not a big deal at all! I will let you know.

thanks!!

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Foxen is not far, and quite a different experience. Their "tasting room" is basically a shack, manned by a fellow and a dog. If I recall it's up the valley from Zaca Mesa. Great wines in an unpretentious setting and totally laid back.

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I forgot about Foxen, but you're right. It's on Foxen Canyon road, about 10 miles past Fess Parker (also on Foxen Canyon road), heading toward Santa Maria. It's a beautiful drive out in the country and well worth the trip. Foxen is sold out of the 2006 "Toasted Rope" Syrah that I have on my list, but they're always a good place to visit. Spend $10 to do a tasting and see if you like anything well enough to buy it.

My list is much shorter:

(1) Boones Farm Strawberry Hill (December 2009) $5.59

(2) Mogan David Table Red $9.99 (any month/year) (gallon)

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LSUdaughter

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Yea, in case you can't tell, it don't take much to please me

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Mary Edwards?

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Yes, she makes great wines. Not sure if you can find her brand of Pinots in Louisiana, but you can try to search out Starlite Vineyards (Zinfandel and Viognier) that she has a hand in making.