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Bodega Triton Tridente Mencia 2010

The Bodega Triton 2010 Tridente Mencia received 90 points in the Wine Advocate! Vivid ruby in color followed by highly fragrant aromas of red and dark berries, cola, smoky herbs and minerals. Juicy and precise, offering tangy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, with a strong mineral overtone. The mineral note carries through a long and refreshingly bright finish, which features a hint of spicy oak. This wine's energy makes it drink well now, but it's balanced to age for at least a few more years.

Price $23.00

Principi di Butera Nero d'Avola 2009

Let’s zip on over to Italy and the wonderful island of Sicily to Prinicpi di Butera and give the 2009 Nero d’Avola a try! The color is a brilliant, fairly deep ruby-red with a broad and persistent bouquet with notes of almond blossom and spice. Dry, well-structured and extremely rounded, it offers very complex fruit flavors on the palate. These are reminiscent of cherries preserved in brandy, mingled with a very appealing spiciness that lingers on the finish.

Price $35.00

Stephanie Proprietary Red 2006

A seductive blend of all 5 Bordeaux varietals grown at the Hestan estate, winemaker Jeff Gaffner co-ferments many of the lots to add complexity and layers to the 2006 Stephanie Proprietary Red Wine. Noted for its exotic violet and bottle brush notes, the 2006 Stephanie Proprietary Red Wine exhibits incredible depth, complexity and refinement. The palate unfurls in opulent layers of blackberry, black cherry, coffee, clove and sweet oak, picking up dusty tannins and subtle notes of blueber

Price $63.00

Lasseter Family Chemin de Fer 2008

Deep garnet in color, the Lasseter Family Chemin de Fer 2008 has aromas of raspberry and spice, followed with mouth-watering berry flavors, harmonizing with soft, supple tannins for a smooth finish. This well-balanced blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre is easy to pair, easy to drink, and reminiscent of easy, laidback European train trips. 181 cases made.

Price $40.00

Lasseter Family Amoureux 2008

The beguiling fruit of Malbec is enhanced by the graceful tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon, the supple fruit of Merlot and the piquant bouquet from Cabernet Franc. The Lasseter Family Amoureux 2008 offers a mélange of flavors and textures. Ripe blueberry, clove and nutmeg are intertwined with notes of vanilla from aging 18 months in French oak. In the mouth, the impression of ripe fruit continues; the wine is rich and full with a long velvety finish. It is altogether fun to drink, and we think is just like us! “We chose the name Amoureux, a French word meaning 'lovers', because this Malbec blend is reminiscent of when we first fell in love. We discovered Malbec while honeymooning in Sonoma; to this day, it holds a sentimental place in our hearts and delights our palates.” John Lasseter. Only 54 cases made!

Price $40.00

Cosa Obra Proprietor's Blend 2008

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Composed of small batches from many of the best blocks of Syrah (90%) and Grenache (10%) in the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Bennett Valley, the 2008 Cosa Obra Proprietary Red offers a heady nose of blackberry, blueberry, black pepper and a hint of earth. Impressively rich, yet balanced and structured, this wine showcases intense dark fruit with a long finish of berries and spice. The 2008 is ready to drink now and will continue to develop over the next 3-5 years.

Price $45.00

Orin Swift The Prisoner 2010

This crazy blend - 44% Zinfandel 26% Cabernet Sauvignon 18% Petite Sirah, 9% Syrah 2% Charbono 1% Grenache – is wildly popular and it’s a TV star too – the people on Cougar Town seem to have an endless supply! The 2010 has great color with a deep garnet hue. The aromas, which are intense and complex, include dark blackberry, cherry, black currant and cassis with undertones of vanilla from new oak. On the palate, the wine makes an impressive entry with rich, bold flavors of lush berry, ripe cherry, black plum and coffee. The wine has a solid core of fruit, balanced by bright acidity. The finish is long, lingering and filled with soft, velvety tannins that leave a lasting impression.

Price $43.00

Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2005

The Tenuta di Arceno estate lies in the hills of the Chianti region in central Tuscany between Florence and Siena, near Castelnuovo Berardenga. Tuscany is home to Italy's most renowned wines. The 2005 Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico takes the essence of the Cypress trees surrounding the vineyard - the nose begins with hints of a resinous forest quality and gives way to aromas of cherries and spice with a slight hint of pipe tobacco on the finish. Layers of orange peel and lemon candy citrus notes along with candied cherry flavors dominate the mouth. These fruit flavors slowly surrender to a lingering finish of licorice and tobacco.

Price $27.00

Steven Kent Pinot Meunier 2009

Pinot Meunier dates back to the 16th century in France where it thrives in the very cool weather of the Champagne region. This grape takes its name (Meunier means miller in French) from the downy hairs on the underside of the leaf that resemble a dusting of flour. It is thought now, by researchers, that Meunier is a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir.
The 2009 Steven Kent Pinot Meunier, Fours Sisters Vineyard exhibits wonderfully intense plummy fruit and spiciness in the nose. In the mouth, there is plum too, but a plum more akin to that concentrated flavor in hoisin sauce. The fruit in this wine resembles in acid and structure the Pinot Noir that grows nearby on the La Cruz vineyard site…the chief difference being a more rustic sensibility to it…Pinot Noir’s country cousin. Replete with layers of fruit and an all-encompassing structure built on acidity, this wine, with proper storage, should age beautifully for many years. Only 70 cases were produced.

Price $40

Speedy Creek Sangiovese, Knights Valley 2006

The 2006 Speedy Creek Sangiovese, Knights Valley is a great choice for your upcoming holiday feasts and celebrations. Evolved fruit flavors give this Italian heritage wine the essence of sweet strawberry, black cherry, nutmeg and floral notes. Small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot add to the lush, deep and impressively concentrated flavors of red currant, plum and spice with smooth tannins that linger long in the finish. Enjoy this wine with your favorite holiday or Italian style dishes as well as on its own. There were 300 cases produced.

Price $24

Chiusa Grande Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Roccosecco 2006

From Italy, we have a great Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Roccosecco 2006 made by Chiusa Grande. Organically grown, this delightful wine starts out with ruby red and slightly garnet reflections. The aromas and flavors are wide, intense and persistent. Pleasantly spicy and slightly fruity, you’ll be delighted with sensations of ripe red fruit and jam. Harmonoius and well balanced, this wine is typical of the land it comes from. Perfect with with grilled steak, game and matured cheeses.

Price $23

Waterbrook Melange Noir 2008

33% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 11% Malbec, 7% Sangiovese, 11% other varieties >2% each, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Counoise, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Petit Syrah, Carignane. Deep garnet color leads to inviting aromatics of blueberry, currant and cedar. Big, rich, ripe fruit develops throughout the palate. Structured tannins and balanced acidity supports lingering fruit on the well rounded finish.

Price $20

L’Ecole 41 2008 Apogee, Pepper Bridge Vineyard, Walla Walla

The 2008 Apogee, Pepper Bridge Vineyard, Walla Walla, is a wonderful Bordeaux blend - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc. Apogee is the point in the orbit of the moon that is the greatest distance from the earth; the farthest point or apex. This name reflects all that they are trying to accomplish with the wine, reaching the ultimate in quality. The Pepper Bridge Vineyard, planted in the terraced remnants of ice-age flood deposits, is one of the Walla Walla Valley’s most reputable vineyards. Apogee was the first wine produced from this vineyard and shows its characteristic spicy, bold and dark fruit flavors with a rich structure, well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Boldly aromatic, this mature wine has aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, earthy hints of sweet tobacco and leather, and smoky dark fruit packed with chocolate, mint and cherry fruit on a richly balanced and integrated finish.

Price $55

Rotie Cellars Southern Blend 2009

The 2009 Rotie Cellars Southern Blend is a blend of 68% Grenache, 16% Syrah & 16% Mourvedre. Rhone varietals prosper in the Walla Walla area and winemakers are making full use of these wonderful wines. Deep ruby colored, it displays a sultry, smoky minerally nose, evocative of a South Rhone red, redolent of raspberries, cassis and garrigue (French lavender). The flavors are thick and penetrating, with the Grenache component imparting unctuous fruit, underlain with earth, minerals, bittersweet chocolate and licorice. On the back, the texture thickens with roasted berries and orange peel on a deep ripe tannin finish that shows fine fruit acids and a dusting of spice and pepper. This is a WineStars exclusive – it is not distributed, but the winery has agreed to work with me so I may provide it to you! 600 cases produced.

Price $42

Owen Roe Abbot’s Table 2009

This very balanced and smooth Abbot’s Table has the signature velvety mouth feel with a lattice of gentle tannins to support generous ripe flavors of bold red and black fruit, plums, and dark cherries. There’s just a hint of spice and white pepper to give the finish a lasting lift. 25% Zinfandel, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, Grenache 13%, 7% Blaufrankish, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec,1% Merlot. Pair this wine with hearty fare like a grilled gourmet burger, or braised short ribs. Drink now through 2015.

Price $27

JC Cellars Smoke and Mirrors 2007

"JC Cellars Smoke and Mirrors 2007 brings another chance to work their magic by blending vineyards, which span California, 10 in total. The varietals include Syrah, Petite Sirah & Zinfandel. Über extracted, black cherry in color, the wine clings to the sides of the glass as you swirl, defying gravity," says Jeff Cohn, winemaker. Alluring and mystical aromas of incense and sweet pipe tobacco permeate the room, a touch of crushed white peppercorns and roasted sweet peppers. Flavors focus on blackberry and black cherry, with subtle hints of dates and figs. French vanilla bean accentuates the finish that definitely does not disappear.

Price $33

Peter Michael 2008 Les Pavots

The 2008 Les Pavots reveals a deep, layered bouquet of black cherry, licorice, black currant, blueberry pie, and blackberry combined with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, black tea, subtle spicy notes of cloves and cinnamon and its distinctive ‘garrigue’ touch. The complexity and intense character continue into the finish with a massive mouthfeel, lasting impressions on the palate and round, silky tannins. 2008 Les Pavots will benefit from three years of cellaring for near term enjoyment and will age gracefully for two decades or more.

Price $188

Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine 2009

The 2009 Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine offers a lush and appealing expression of Bordeaux-varietal winemaking. The 2009 vintage has yielded a broad and inviting expression of the Decoy Red Wine, with classic Napa Valley fruit notes and a silky, mouthcoating mid-palate. The aromas spotlight layers of mocha, mulberry and cassis with a subtle, yet sophisticated hint of cigar box. On the palate, this wine is soft and appealing with abundant flavors of blackcurrant, plum, hazelnut and licorice.

Price $28

Qupe 2009 Los Olivos Cuvee

The Qupe 2009 Los Olivos Cuvee is a blend of 53% Syrah, 25% Grenache, and 22% Mourvedre. The Syrah and Mourvedre come from the Ibarra-Young Vineyard just outside Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Grenache comes from the Purisima Mountain Vineyard, also in the Los Olivos area. This 2008 is elegant and racy with pretty, wild cherry aromas. The Grenache sort of dominates this year's offering in a good way. Rich without being heavy, fruity without being cloying, and structured without being tannic. Though it's tempting to drink it now, put some away for 10-15 years if you can.

Price $28

Trentadue Old Patch Red 2009

Trentadue’s Old Patch Red 2009 is a Zinfandel based blend that is bright and chock full of ripe berry aromas. This is not a shy wine!. In the mouth, there is an instant attack of dark berries that come in waves. Full bodied and delicious, there is a good balance of acidity. Tannins are soft and minimal. Very easy to drink with a hamburger or other hearty dishes.

Price $14

Vino Noceto Sangiovese Marmellata Vineyard 2008

The 2008 Vino Noceto Sangiovese Marmellat Vineyard is sourced from Biondi Santi in Montalcino. It’s full of exotic flavors and is jammy, spicy, earthy, rich, and meaty. Try with steak with gorgonzola; beef stew. 155 cases produced.

Price $30

Benessere 2006 Buono Rosso

The Benessere 2006 Buono Rosso is a blend of 46% Sangiovese, 30% Zinfandel, and 24% Merlot. This wine is all Estate grown. Beautiful ruby color, perfume and red fruit laden aromatics, along with soulful and palate pleasing flavors are the major descriptors of the Buono Rosso. On first pouring, bright wild-cherry scents jump from the glass, deepening to ripe jam aromas, made more intriguing by tones of new leather, roasted meat and aromatic herbs, plus a touch of vanilla. In the mouth the wine is medium full-bodied, rich and velvety, with flavors of red plums, nutmeg and dark cocoa. With noticeable acidity and firm texture, this Zinfandel is delightful with grilled meats, tomato pasta dishes, and and marinated pork tenderloin.

Price $17

Owen Roe’s Sinister Hand 2010

The story goes like this- Long ago, during the 17th century, the O’Neill’s and O’Reilly’s were two revolutionary Irish families. They formed a rowing competition to reserve rights to some highly regarded land. The two rowing teams agreed that the first to touch the land, after rowing across the lake, would become ruler of the land. O’Neill’s boat was falling behind so a member of the crew grabbed his own sword, cut off his hand and threw it ashore, winning the title to rule the land. This land still remains in the family. A dark story needs a dark wine, which is why they created this blend or 71% Grenache, 24% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre, typical of a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The first sip of this wine surprises the palate with soft, supple flavors of raspberry jam and currant. The midpalate opens up to a complex layering of minty eucalyptus, black pepper and leather and finishes with a structured backbone of earth and spice.

Price $28

Miner Family Sangiovese, Gibson Ranch, Mendocino 2009

Characterized by spicy plum and cherry-cedar flavors, the 2008 Miner Family Sangiovese, Gibson Ranch, Mendocino is readily approachable with its balanced display of fruit, tannin and acidity. This Sangiovese reflects true Tuscan attributes, yet retains the just picked freshness attributed to the cooler climate of Mendocino County. From the medium color and gentle cherry-tinged fruit to the generous acidity - which works so well with Italian cuisine - this Sangiovese reveals black cherry, spice, cinnamon, slight cola, and a little tobacco flavor, producing a wonderfully balanced fruit-to-alcohol finish. Made from grapes grown in Mendocino near Hopland by third-generation vineyard owner Bob Gibson, this wine complements a wide range of foods with a particular affinity for tomato-based pasta dishes.

Price $27

Zaca Mesa Z Three 2007

The Zaca Mesa special blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache – Zaca Mesa 2007 Z Three - represents the best of their vineyards while capturing the individual characteristic of each grape variety. Each grape variety adds its own personality: Syrah adds flavors of blackberry and ripe tannins; Mourvèdre brings notes of blueberry and full mouth-feel; and Grenache adds lush raspberry liqueur flavors. These rich layers of flavor create a wine greater than the sum of its parts and enable it to be enjoyed now or cellar for five to seven years. 90 Points – Robert Parker!

Price $50

Longboard Point Break Red 2008

A Point Break (as distinct from a Beach Break) offers surfers a unique experience because it focuses the energy of prevailing swells (often from a few directions) into a single wave with a predictable and powerful path. Similarly, the 2008 Longboard Point Break Red focuses the influences of a few red varieties (Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carignane and Zinfandel) and seamlessly integrates them into an expression of aromas and flavors that reflect the climate of Northern California. Bright and lush red and black fruit flavors enrobed in vanilla and mocha flavors that linger on the balanced finish.

Price $22

Branham Estate Jazz 2007

The 2007 Branham Estate Jazz quartet is fronted by Napa Valley Zinfandel (40%), Petite Sirah (20%), Syrah (20%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). Their chops have matured with this vintage, and this mastery of composition begins with harmonious fruit on the nose, segues to refined melodies of black-plum, dark berries, and coffee notes on the palate, and brings down the house with a purposeful symmetry of tannins and acidity at the finish. This is a fantastic wine! Regularly $28. Special Sale $22.00!!!

Price $22

Michel Schlumberger Maison Rouge 2008

The 2008 vintage of Michel Schlumberger Maison Rouge was kind to all varietals – a great vintage. That in turn makes it easy to make an outstanding house red since it’s blending so many of them. This house red displays the true Estate attitude of Michel-Schlumberger and their vineyards. The Maison Rouge is their effort to blend wines to make a true house red...it's got Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir and Merlot (in that order). The color of this wine is deep and inviting. The fruit aromas are full and grapey with friendly cherry and blackberry qualities.

Price $24

Ksana Malbec, Mendoza 2008

Ksana refers to the Buddhist idea of infinity in an instant. Likewise, they believe the expression of a wine depends on the ability of the winemaker to recognize the right moment for each step in the vineyard and winery. The Ksana Malbec is very polished, with creamy tannins and a milk chocolate note leading the way for plush blackberry and blueberry fruit. The round, soft finish has good length.

Price $27

Bodegas Caro Amancaya, 2009

From 50 year-old vines planted in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, the 2009 Bodegas Caro Amancaya is a blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. With a deep core of black and red fruit enhanced by refreshing acidity and muscular tannins this wine never fails to impress! You’ll be delighted with the bright, saturated ruby-red color and aromas of cassis, black cherry, licorice and leather, plus a whiff of pepper. The Amancaya has the vivid raspberry and boysenberry fruit of a Malbec, along with the fine-grained tannins and nice framing notes of cedar, coffee and loam that come from Cabernet. Notes of vanilla and chocolate coming from the French oak. The finish is long and focused.

Price $26

Graziano Coro Mendocino 2006

For the first time in U.S. history, a collaboration of 8 Mendocino vintners has set blending and aging parameters for wines distinctive to a region (ie. like the appellation controllee wines of Europe). Each winery created its individual blend based on the protocol and a panel of experts reviews it. Each winery personalizes the common label, which will be recognizable as Coro Mendocino, and bottles the wine in a uniform bottle. Graziano’s unique blend of old vine Zinfandel and three classic Italian grape varieties, Sangiovese, Barbera & Dolcetto, have come together to create a wine that has great structure and elegance. Aromas of violet, spices, and cedar weave through the vibrant raspberry fruit character, culminating in a harmonious finish laced with vanilla and toasty oak. The wine’s complexity and depth of flavor will continue to evolve with further bottle aging.

Price $45

Trentadue Chocolate Amore, Alexander Valley

This opulent dessert wine is produced from Merlot grapes grown on Trentadue’s Geyserville Ranch. Borrowing from the traditions of port making, they add neutral grape spirits to stop fermentation trapping a percentage of sugar in the wine. Once Chocolate Amore is finished aging and is ready for bottling, we infuse a tiny amount of natural chocolate extract to the final blend, creating the perfect marriage of food and wine. This Merlot-based, port-styled chocolate flavored dessert wine is great over vanilla ice cream or as a stand-alone dessert. You’ll be very popular when you bring it to the next dinner party!

Price $29/37 5 ml

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