Chessman 2005 Chardonnay, Sonoma, California
Its aroma is fresh, with notes of honeysuckle, orange blossoms, and rain. Flavors of lime zest, fig, green apple, papaya, and tangerine on the palate are elegant, yet intense. Butterscotch on the mid-palate is complemented by bright, mouthwatering acidity. Perfect use of oak.
92 points redwhiteandrose.com -BF
$15

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Chessman 2005 Old Vine Paso Robles Zinfandel, Calfornia
Bright and lively, yet brooding with flavor. Flavors of vanilla, blueberry, and red raspberries create a rich, dense canvas, while flavors of pencil lead, rose petals, and brambles offer a flirty compliment. The acidity creates a crescendo, sweeping the layers away on the finish. It is intensely flavorful and full bodied.
92 points -- tasted 12/15/2007 -BF   $15
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Chessman 2005 Alexander Valley Reserve Merlot, California
A wine you think about a day or two after you've had it. An aroma almost as captivating as the wine itself with scents of cookie dough, milk chocolate, and cinnamon. The palate is dense with notes of chocolate cupcake, caramel, blueberry, red raspberries, vanilla, clove, and a touch of gun metal. Chessman creates a sultry tannin grip that might scare some merlots drinkers, while making cab drinkers exhilarate. This wine evolves over a few days once open.
95 points -- tasted 12/18/2007 -BF   $15
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Chessman 2005 Hanes Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California
Unbelievable complexity, an undervalued wine. Perfume like aromas greet your nose, just before you imbibe its spicy canvas. Notes of licorice, cassis, tar, roses, sandalwood, lime leaves, mulberry, and milk chocolate offer distinct layers. Smooth, yet captivating.
93 points redwhiteandrose.com -BF
$15

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Chessman 2006 Anderson Valley, Reserve Pinot Noir, California
This is fine, fine pinot for the price. Anderson Valley is a region known for its exceptional pinot noir. Fragrant and sultry on the nose, offering scents dried rose petals and shaved cola nut. Intense and layered, it offers elegance, yet is not timid. Flavors of roasted spice seeds, lavender, plum, tar, strawberry leaves, cola, allspice, clove, and vanilla weave a complicated, intoxicating fabric. A best kept secret, for now.
93 points redwhiteandrose.com -BF
$15

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