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August 2006 - lovetoknow.com Wine Review

By Brad Davis, Wine Expert
Newell Vineyards Chardonnay Manisse 2004 Tasting Notes

"What strikes you first about this delightful chardonnay is its opulence. It is rich and full-bodied. I was thinking this is one of the few chardonnays that is proud to be American as opposed to trying to out-do the French at their own subtle game. If you like Rombauer, as just about every American does and every critic with French trained buds does not, then you will also love this wine. Ripe pear, pineapple, papaya and fig dominate the palate. Nose is lemon and other citrus blossom; also caramel, honey and butterscotch. Think rich, think yummy. The fruit is from an estate vineyard and was hand-harvested. Barrel fermented in French oak casks and 9 months on the lees. This wine is delightful and a crowd pleaser. Highly recommend"

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July 2006
California State Fair Wine Competition
BEST OF CLASS, North Central Coast Region, 2003 Pro Dous Cabernet Franc
Gold Medal, 2003 Pour Deux Cabernet Sauvignon

May 2006
2006 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2003 Pro Dous Cabernet Franc
Silver Medal, 2003 Para Dois Petite Sirah
Silver Medal, 2004 Manisse Chardonnay

2006 Central Coast Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2003 Pour Deux Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze Medal, 2004 Manisse Chardonnay

April 2006
2006 West Coast Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2003 Pour Deux Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Medal, 2003 Pro Dous Cabernet Franc
Silver Medal, 2003 Para Dois Petite Sirah

March 2006
2006 Monterey Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2003 Pro Dous Cabernet Franc
Silver Medal, 2003 Para Dois Petite Sirah
Bronze Medal, 2003 Pour Deux Cabernet Sauvignon

January 2006
2006 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2003 Para Dois Petite Sirah
Bronze Medal, 2004 Manisse Chardonnay




December 2005 - San Luis Obispo New Times

Kathy's Pick
By Kathy Marcks Hardesty, Wine & Food Critic New Times

Newell Vineyard 2004 Chardonnay Manisse

I tasted this Monterey County grown Chardonnay with Timmermans and her staff, and we were all impressed by this new brand made in Lockwood. Bright and fruity with apple and pear aromas and flavors, it's highlighted with crisp lemon notes and nuances of toast and spice from fermentation in French oak casks. Well balanced and elegant, it's a delicious quaffer on its own. The first release from owners Jay and Shannon Newell, they suggest pairing it with shrimp, roasted chicken, or sole amandine. Only 185 cases made, it's $25 retail and now available in Avila Village Market & Deli's wine section, or at www.newellvineyards.com.