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CHAMPAGNES
Louis Roederer, Cristal 1997
This classically styled, dry champagne is a blend of two-thirds
black grapes. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier for body, balanced with
one-third Chardonnay for elegance.
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier - Reims, Champagne, France
Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame 1996
The diva of champagnes, sexy and lively with a great finish.
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier - Reims, Champagne, France
Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon 1998
Balanced citrus fruit, toasty oak and pinpoint bubbles.
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier - Reims, Champagne, France
Moët & Chandon, White Star MV
Great balance of flavor and acidity with a honeyed finish.
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - Reims, Champagne, France
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Brut MV
Medium to full body with forward fruit, finishing with crisp acidity.
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - Reims, Champagne, France
Mumm’s Cordon Rouge MV
A true classic with a unique character and irreproachably consistent taste. Its name alone conjures up a vision of flavor.
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier - Reims,
Champagne, France
SPARKLING WINES - Top
Domaine Chandon, Blanc de
Noirs MV
Full-bodied style with balanced fruit
and acidity.
Pinot Noir - Napa Valley, California
Gloria Ferrer MV
Round and full-bodied with rich, ripe
apple, pear and honeydew melon flavors. This complex sparkler has
a nice touch of yeast and doughy aromas that give it added character,
turning creamy with a touch of vanilla.
Pinot Noir - Sonoma County, California
BLUSH WINES & ROSE - Top
Beringer, White Zinfandel 2005
The blush alternative - bright fruit yet dry with crisp acidity in the finish.
Zinfandel - California
Sutter Home, White Zinfandel 2004
A delicate blush pink color introduces this fresh, lively wine. On your palate, light creaminess surrenders to a refreshing crisp finish of strawberries and melon.
Zinfandel - California
Barton & Guestier, Rose
D’ Anjou 2005
The original blush wine; semi dry, fruity and refreshing.
Cabernet Franc - Loire, France
OTHER WHITE WINES - Top
Brancott, Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Crisp and light with juicy apple, bright lime and herbal flavors
that combine for a completely refreshing wine.
Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, New Zealand
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio 2005
Light bodied and crisp, versatile with intense aromas. A compliment
to any dish.
Pinot Grigio
- Alto Adige, Italy
Kanu Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Golden hay in color with a lemon, cinnamon, vanilla and toasted almond
on the nose. Smooth and buttery on the palate with tones of citrus,
lemon peel and spices. Full concentrated finish.
Sauvignon Blanc - South Africa
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
2004
Round with plump peach, tangy citrus, anise and stewed apple tones
carrying through.
Sauvignon Blanc
- California
Waipara 2004
This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has typical gooseberry, passion
fruit and red currant aromas with neatly, herbaceous elements. This
palate is crisp, dry and persistent with a lively attractive green
edge finish. A fresh, dry wine style that compliments a wide range
of food.
Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand
Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2005
A bold sauvignon blanc with silky texture. An underlying spice from Chalk Hill soil supports the layers of citrus, melon and pear found in this wine.
Sauvignon Blanc - Sonoma, California
Ferrari Carano, Fume Blanc 2005
Nuances of smoky grapefruit, lemon and herb. Refreshing hints of
fresh-cut grass with a clean lingering finish.
Sauvignon Blanc - Sonoma, California
De La Doucette, Pouilly Fume 2002 / 2003
It has an exceptional full range of floral, exotic and citrus fruit with mineral undertones and a finish that brings to mind a pleasant lemony freshness.
Sauvignon Blanc - Loire, France
Conundrum 2005
A rich and harmonious blend of tropical fruits, blended with aromatic
florals gives a perceived sweetness to
this dry wine.
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat, Viognier - California
Château
Ste. Michelle Eroica, Riesling (dry) 2004
A classic Riesling with tangy citrus and floral undertones, finishing
with a refreshing acidity. A join venture of Saint Michelle and German
producer Dr. Loosen. America’s best Riesling.
Riesling - Washington
Château Ste. Michelle
Riesling 2003
A long cool fermentation preserves the crispness of the wine and
enhances the peach, ripe apricot and citrus flavors.
Riesling - Washington
Trimbach Gewurztraminer 2002
A great island wine that expresses great fruit character with classic
Alsace perfume land floral tones, balanced against a spicy, earthy
core.
Gewurztraminer - Alsace, France
Menage a’ Trois
2004
This white marries Chardonnay, Muscat, and Chenin Blanc. Each variety
is individually harvested, gently crushed and cold-fermented in small
stainless steel tanks to preserve and retain the juicy fruit aromas.
The Chardonnay is rich hand firm, the Muscat is wild and exotic,
Chenin is soft and supportive.
CHARDONNAY - Top
Meridian 2003
Elegant fruity, medium body and refreshingly crisp.
Chardonnay - Santa Barbara, California
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve 2004
A style of Chardonnay emphasizing honeyed fruit and vanilla oak.
Chardonnay - California
Kendall Jackson La Crema 2004
Fresh aromas of citrus, butterscotch and lemon peel open to appealing
hints of jasmine and nutmeg. On the palate, rich butter cream, pear
and citrus meld to create a plush, rounded middle with toast and
caramel, adding richness and texture to the long lingering finish.
Chardonnay - California
Rodney Strong 2004
Bright lemon and apple aromas mingle with hints of toasty barrel complexity on the palate, pear and pineapple with spice and refreshing acidity will back for another glass.
Chardonnay - Sonoma County, California
Cuvaison 2002 /2003
Elegant, aromatic with layers of pineapple and vanilla oak. Medium body with balanced oak and acidity in the finish.
Chardonnay - Napa Valley, California
Sequoia Grove 2003
One hundred percent barrel-fermented to enhance texture. This is elegant and complex with a smooth, silky texture on the palate and good balance of rich fruit and oak.
Chardonnay - Napa Valley, California
Stag’s Leap 2004/ 2005
Ripe apricot and pear flavors lead into a luscious mid-palate with
a pretty mineral-tinged structure.
Chardonnay - Napa Valley, California
Artesa 2002
Smoky and complex. Full-bodied with notes of roasted nuts, good
underlying acidity and well concealed spicy oak.
Chardonnay - Napa Valley California
Lindeman’s
Bin 65 2004
The bouquet offers melon, stone fruit and the barest hint of oak.
The palate is well balanced with a touch of creaminess and moderate
fruit intensity.
Chardonnay - South-East, Australia
Laroche, Chablis A.O.C. 2003
Classic Chablis, bright citrus fruit balanced against a steely mineral core and crisp acidity.
Chardonnay - Chablis, France
Crossroads Destination 2003
A wine with lifted, white-fleshed stone fruit aromas combined with
vanilla and some nuttiness derived from barrel fermentation in French
and American oak. With a soft texture and a creamy palate, this Chardonnay
is a perfect accompaniment to roasted vegetables and white meat dishes.
Chardonnay - New Zealand
Robert Mondavi Napa 2003
Complex ripe apple, apricot and tropical fruit character, accented
by floral, mineral and cinnamon spice nuances. Rich, full flavors
and creamy finish from barrel fermentation and aging.
Chardonnay - California
Veramonte Reserve 2004
Sumptuous, ripe tropical fruit flavors with a solid balance of bright
vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity, subtle oak and warm spice round
out the middle.
Chardonnay - Casa Blanca Valley Chile
Trinity Oaks 2004
This wine has a fresh, bright aroma of apples and citrus with delicate
floral. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied and silky with similar
flavors enhanced and a touch of oak . This is a well-balanced Chardonnay.
50% Coastal Grapes, 44% Sacramento Grapes, 6% Napa Valley Grapes
Long View Blue Cow 2004
This chardonnay is stylish and unoaked with fruit salad and peach flavors
of the cool climate of Adelaide Hills. Fresh, lively and perfect to enjoy on
its own.
Chardonnay - South Australia
Cakebread Cellars 2005
An exceptionally harmonious wine. Presenting aromas of pear, apple
and lemon with intense flavors of vanilla and rich toasty oak notes.
Chardonnay - Napa Valley, California
Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented 2002
A ripe, opulent style with apple, citrus, pineapple, and butterscotch
tones. Accented by spicy oak and hints of hazelnut.
Chardonnay - Central Coast, California
Far Niente 2004
Smooth, buttery and complex with an elegant core of citrus, pear
and butterscotch, woven into rich oak and balanced acidity.
Chardonnay - Napa Valley, California
Grgich Hills 2003
Big, bold and buttery with interwoven citrus and a crisp youthful
aftertaste. A Napa classic.
Chardonnay - Napa Valley, California
Louis Jadot, Puligny Montrachet 2003
The wine is rich and opulent with a focused “taste of the region.” The
typical flavor of the wine is buttery rich with a spicy exotic fruit
character and a crisp balanced acidity.
Chardonnay - Cote de Beaune, France
ZD Reserve 2004
Caramel apple and toasty vanilla oak accentuate the pineapple and coconut aromas. On the palate, full, round, rich flavors are well balanced with crisp acidity.
Chardonnay - Napa Valley, California
Chalk Hill 2004
Notes of mineral, citrus, floral and tropical fruit.
Chardonnay - Sonoma, California
Kendall Jackson Reserve 2004
KJ’s top of the line Chardonnay, offering up loads of citrus
and ripe tropical fruit vanilla, oak and balanced acidity. A complex
wine with creamy texture and a long spicy finish.
Chardonnay - California
PINOT NOIR - Top
Louis La Tour, Nuits St Georges 2002
Complex fruit of cherries, black currants and violets with truffles and spice, subtle and integrated oak flavors on the palate with peppery notes.
Pinot Noir - Burgundy, France
Etude 2002
This particular vintage is loaded with ripe aromas of Bing cherries, hints of ginger and raspberry jam. A rich, opulent entry fills the mouth with lush cherry fruit wrapped around silky and supple tannins.
Pinot Noir - Napa Valley, California
Sideways 2005
Good fruit makes this Pinot Noir one of the best values available.
Elegant, smooth and satiny with focused flavors of wild strawberries,
red currants, lavender and jasmine tea.
Pinot Noir - California
Torres Marimar Estate 2000
Aromas of wild berries, truffles and an array of spices - nutmeg,
clove, cinnamon and anise. The palate shows excellent structure and
a well-developed body with firm tannins and a trace of vanilla and
toast from the noble aging in oak.
Pinot Noir - Carneros, California
Cuvaison 2004
Aromas of red raspberry, black cherry, smoky leather and allspice. A rich palate with integrated tannins. Flavors of damson plum, spice and orange peel with long finish.
Pinot Noir - Carneros, California
Byron 2003
A blend of grapes from our Nielson and Sierra Madre estates, this
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir is complex and expressive. The wine
displays excellent intensity of flavor featuring hints of black cherry,
plum, spice and subtle nuances of French oak.
Pinot Noir - Santa Maria Valley
MERLOT - Top
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve
2002
Aromas and flavors of plum and black cherry are complemented by toasty vanilla oak in this medium-bodied wine.
Merlot - California
Rosemount 2002
Soft and easy drinking with bright fruit and soft tannins.
Merlot - South-East, Australia
Marques Casa Concha 2002
Ripe and lush with lots of blackberry, plum, mocha and vanilla flavors.
The velvety finish is loaded with fruit and picks up hint of grilled
herb. Delicious, forward, modern style.
Merlot - Maipo Valley - Chile
St. Francis 2001
A varietals classic with distinctive Sonoma County-style, it has
spicy herb and vanilla overtones, which give way to full strong,
black fruit on the palate, nuanced with chocolate. Its round generous
tannins give it a big finish.
Merlot - Sonoma, California
Black Stone 2003
Rich fruit aromas, elegance, supple oak characters and soft tannins. The wine is filled with lifted dark cherry and berry aromas with a touch of spicy clove. The wine has a soft lingering finish.
Merlot, Syrah, Petit Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation Composition, California
Coppola 2004
Deep indigo color and a palate loaded with intense raspberries, plums
and currant flavor. Soft and easy drinking with medium body.
Merlot - Napa Valley, California
Duckhorn 2002
Napa’s premier merlot producer. Dense and concentrated wines
showing black cherry, vanilla, herbs and sweet oak. The wines always
drink well young, as well as aging extremely well.
Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot - Napa Valley, California
Ferrari - Carano 2003
Elegant and medium bodied, this special wine displays rich, concentrated fruit with well-rounded tannins.
Merlot - Sonoma, California
Fetzer Barrel Select 2001
This wine is dark purple with a nose of cherry jam, blueberry, sage and mint with delicate nuances of cedar and vanilla and is soft and round with flavors of ripe and dried cherries.
Merlot - Sonoma County, California
Shafer 2003
A merlot with more structure and complexity than many. Flavors of
black cherry, spicy herbs and vanilla oak. Great texture and finish.
86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley, California
Cousino Macul Reserva 2003
Aromas of toast and smoke give way to ripe blackberry fruit in this soft yet full-bodied wine.
Merlot - Maipo Valley, Chile
Swanson 2002
Aromas of cassis, blackberry and clove are followed by a full, finely
textured mouth. Layers of black fruits, spice and espresso bean,
plus a hint of smoky oak result in a wine that will fully satisfy
all of your senses.
Merlot - Napa Valley, California
Veramonte 2003
Youthful, deep berry flavors merge with a velvety smooth mouth feel, hints of chocolate and sweet oak.
Merlot - Casa Blanca Valley, Chile
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Top
Fetzer, Barrel Select 1998
Mature style with forward fruit, soft tannins and smooth finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Mendocino, California
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve 2003
The velvety structure of the wine reveals deep flavors of cassis and dark fruit with a touch of oak and light tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon - California
Chateau Souverain 2002
From the region of Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley shows the classic flavors of black cherry, vanilla and chocolate. Additional fruits from the southern end of the valley unleashing flavors of blackberry and cassis.
98% Cabernet Sauvignon & 2% Cabernet Franc Russian River, California
Rodney Strong 2002
Blackberry, red currant and fresh earth are core flavors and are
accented by hints of mint and herbs.
98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot Alexander Valley,
California
Artesa 2000
Brimming with pure fruit, this wine offers vibrant, ripe black cherry, blackberry and sweet plum aromas. The textures are lush, polished and juicy with a deft touch of oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Simi 2003
Upfront berry aromas with a hint of sweet oak, elegant tannins, black
spice with a lingering finish.
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
- Sonoma, California
Concha Y Toro, Don Melchor 1996
Soft tannins and fruit flavors abound in this remarkable Don Melchor
2001. Just five percent Cabernet Franc enhances harmony in this approachable
wine.
95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc - Puente Alto, Chile
Marques Casa Concha 2003
(Rated 91 Points by Wine Spectator)
Very smooth with ripe cassis, blackberry and boysenberry fruit offset
by vanilla, mineral and cocoa notes. Shows a loamy undertow, but
stays fresh and focused through the finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Maipo Valley, Chile
Achaval Ferrer Quimera 2003
(Rated 92 Points by Wine Spectator)
A focused, streamlined wine with raspberry, cassis, violet and mineral
flavors. The long finish is remarkably racy, considering the dense,
ripe fruit, so this should flesh out.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, & Merlot - Mendoza,
Argentina
Trinity Oaks 2002
This wine displays a complex, attractive aroma of ripe cherry and
red currant fruit with hints of green olives, cedar and licorice.
The wine’s rich, smooth, medium-bodied flavors are balanced
by supple tannins and augmented by subtle vanilla oak tones.
50% Coastal Grapes & 50% Lodi Region Grapes
Veramonte Reserva 2004
Showing concentrated blackberry and black cherry aromas with well-integrated oaks and hints of black pepper. Well concentrated, round and luxurious with a long finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Maipo Valley Chile
Cuvaison 2002 / 2003
A dark concentrated wine that is both elegant and polished with aromas
of black cherry, cocoa and dark roasted coffee. Good structure on
the palate with integrated flavors of plum, espresso and hints of
allspice.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Chappellet Mountain Cuvee 2003
Soft and approachable with dark fruit layered into balanced oak.
78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc - Napa Valley, California
Cakebread Cellars 2003
Full bodied and deeply colored wine with aromas of blackberry cherry,
well-developed notes of plums and elegant herbal over notes.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Grgich Hills 2002
Berries and plum characteristic with a trace of the earthiness in the bouquet.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Stag’s Leap Cellars 2002
Ripe fruit aromas of black cherry, cloves and cedar flavors of tobacco and tea and ripe fruit. Full bodied with a firm structure and a rich finish with hints of blackberry and cinnamon.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Silver Oak Cellars 2001
A wine of extraordinary intensity and depth. It has a very dark garnet
color and concentrated nose of cassis, roasting coffee, chocolate,
violets and sandalwoods. Extremely rich on the palate with a full-bodied
structure and a long fruity intense finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Alexander Valley, California
Silver Oak Cellars 2000
This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with a deep, rich garnet color
and a concentrated nose of cocoa, cassis syrup, coffee and black
licorice. It is extremely full bodied on the palate and has an incredibly
long finish of black licorice and vanilla.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Far Niente 1999 / 2000
Tight, complex and concentrated with a pretty core of spicy currant,
anise, tar, sage and cedar, turning supple and harmonious on the
finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Opus
One 2002
The Opus One shows aromas of black currant, black cherry liqueur,
plum and fresh vanilla with hints of graham cracker and black peppercorn.
A supple, creamy entry is followed by intense flavors of ripe black
cherry, cassis and dark chocolate, finishing with a lingering black
fruity and savory spice.
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec 2% Petit Verdot - Napa Valley, California
Duckhorn 2003
The bouquet has components of cherry, toasty oak, plums and cassis. The flavors are lush and reminiscent of blackberries and lavender.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Château Lafite-Rothschild - First Growth 1995
Here’s the best Lafite in ages. A polished Bordeaux,
balanced and harmonious with blackberry, dark chocolate and olive
aromas. Full bodied and very silky with a finish that doesn’t
stop.
Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc - Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Château Lafite-Rothschild - First Growth 1999
This wine is both elegant and intensely flavored and almost diaphanous
in its layers that unfold with no heaviness. A ruby color is accompanied
by a complex bouquet of lead pencil, graphite cedar, crème
de cassis, toast and vanilla. It's medium bodied with extravagant
layers of richness, yet little weight and a finish that is all sweetness,
ripeness and harmony.
Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc - Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Château Gloria - Cru Bourgeois 1998
One of the best values in Bordeaux. An unclassified wine, but the equivalent of a fourth growth. Great power and structure with balanced fruit, sweet oak and soft tannins in the finish.
Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc - St. Julien, Bordeaux, France
Château Clerc Milon - Fifth Growth 1996
A property owned by Baron Philippe Rothschild estates, the vineyards
are next door to Lafite-Rothschild. Showing finesse over power with
lovely dark berry fruit, vanilla oak, mineral undertones and balanced
tannin and acidity in the finish.
Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot - Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Château Talbot - Fourth Growth 1998
One of the most consistent and under valued wines of Bordeaux. The
wine has evolved and is drinking beautifully at nine years of age.
The wine is a complex balance of black cherry and cassis, framed
with sweet oak, firm tannins and a focused finish.
Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot - St. Julien, Bordeaux, France
Kelham 2000
Lush and elegant, with silky fruit and aroma. This wine is full and intense, yet balanced in the nose and mouth with soft round bright fruit subtle oak spice and toast. Complex and sophisticated with rich layers of polished black cherry, blackberry, cassis and a hint of dark chocolate. It is focused with supple tannins and viscosity that lead to a long lingering finish full of fruit.
Cabernet Sauvignon - California
Hollywood & Vine 2480 2002
The finished wine accentuates its bold multi-faceted origins. Ripe wild plums dominate the aromas, while toasty spice and vanilla tones compliment the mouth filling purple fruit character. The wine is broad and rich on the palate with plum, blackberry, clove and earthy notes. Complex expression of the variety.
Cabernet Sauvignon - California
Caymus 2003
Deep, powerful aromas of sweet, ripe black currants dominate, followed by lighter notes of anise, lightly caramelized spices and vanilla.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
Jordan 2002
One of California’s most consistent producers. A wine that is always ready to drink upon release and continues to improve in the bottle as well. Always complex, with great structure and balanced fruit and oak. A wine with great texture on the palate.
Cabernet, Merlot - Sonoma, California
Groth 2003
Full rich aromas and flavors are redolent of ripe stone of ripe stone
fruit and dark berries. The 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon is a lush wine
with a subtle tannin backbone that will allow the wine to become
more complex with proper aging.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California
OTHER RED WINES - Top
Castello Banfi, Chianti Classico Riserva 2003
Medium body with dry dark fruit and moderate tannins.
80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Canaiola Negro- Chianti, Italy
Hardy’s Shiraz 2004
When young, these wines are deep colored and tannic with strong tar,
spice and pepper qualities. They slowly mature, take on the characteristic
of blackberries, black currants and plums with hints of smokiness.
Shiraz - Western Australia
Catena Malbec 2005
Great aromas of crushed blueberry and raspberry with juicy texture
and well-integrated toast and mineral notes. Nice blast of pure fruit
on the finish.
Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina
Menage a’ Trois 2003
A saucy tease that brings blackberry and pepper spice to the relationship.
Merlot, with its generous mouth feel and round texture, fits perfectly
in the middle. The rich flavors and firm tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon
make it an ideal candidate for the bottom layer of
the trio.
Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Dominio De Montalvo Rioja Reserva 1996
Well balanced with a light touch of oak, this is a smoky, spicy fruit-oriented Rioja. Plenty of wild dark fruit, rich and concentrated.
Tempranillo - Rioja, Spain
Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2001
The first of a wave of new Spanish producers to make fresh, lively
fruit forward world-class wines. Medium body, bright fruit and soft
tannins.
Tempranillo - Ribera Del Duero, Spain
Peppoli, Chianti Classico 2003
Deep ruby red in color with garnet tones, rich in extracts and tannic, yet balanced, soft and stylish with a fine, lingering finish.
65% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot.
- Chianti, Italy
Rancho Zabaco 2001
The wine is immediately approachable with bold spice and big blackberry fruit. There is an underlying hint of black pepper with soft, rich mouth feel.
84% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah, 4% Syrah - Sonoma, California
E Guigal, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 / 2001
Robust with intense fruit, peppery and spicy nuances.
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault - Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Chapoutier, Cote du Rhone 2004
An earthy, rustic blend of dark berry fruit, spice, moderate oak
and tannins.
50% Grenache, 50% Syrah - Rhone, France
Almaviva 2002
(Highly Recommend By Wine Spectator with 95 Points)
This wine shows plenty of Pauillac-like hints of iron, dried currant
and cigar smoke, but also has layers of Chilean loam, blackberry,
plum, spice and minerals.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. Puente Alto - Chile
Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino, Poggio All 'Oro 1995
Incredible elegance, complex and intense with lots of fruit and wood.
Sangiovese - Brunello di
Montalcino, Italy
Altesino Brunello 1999
Outstandingly fresh aromas of roses, berries and spicy oak with hints of incense. Full bodied with silky and caressing tannins and a long, finely textured finish. A very pretty wine already.
Sangiovese Italy
Sangiovese & Merlot - Napa Valley, California
Penfolds St. Henry, Shiraz 2001
A concentrated and rich Australian Shiraz with lots of ripe berry fruit, smoke and gamy spice.
95% Shiraz, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon - South East Australia
Montevina Syrah 2002
Midnight color and scent - traces of campfire, blackberries and pine. Earthy
tobacco and cedar lend to the palate complexity.
Syrah - Amador County, California
Subject to change without notice.
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