Winexpression

Looks like Wine Spectator has awarded California with almost straight A’s this year (Paso Robles received a “B”) in reference to the quality of wine expected from the 2005 vintage.

“Wine Spectator’s editors have provided a snapshot of the conditions and expectations in key regions and given each of them a preliminary grade.”

Other scores of note: Germany A- ; France, Alsace A- ; France, Bordeaux A+ ; France, Burgundy A; France, Loire Valley A- ; France, Rhone Valley A

2005 Vintage Report Card: Part 3
Part 3 Details the following regions:
California - Central Coast
California - Napa Valley
California - Sonoma
New York - Finger Lakes & Long Island
Oregon
Washington

You can find their other reports here:
2005 Vintage Report Card: Part 2
Details:
Germany
Italy - Overall
Piedmont
Tuscany
Portugal
Spain

2005 Vintage Report Card: Part 3
Details:
Austria
Alsace
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Languedoc and Rousillon
Loire Valley
Rhone Valley

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