99 VINES CALIFORNIA’NV- “Light strawberry garnet color, barely discernible narrow ring, looks almostlike a rosé. Bright cherry & red berry on the nose with underlying notes of oak, herbs and earth. Lively red fruit candy on the palate with a creamy texture. Low tannins and medium acidity; a structure that works with the light body. Medium finish with sweet kiss of fruit & mineral.”………….29.99
BLOCK NINE “CAIDENS VINEYARD” CALIFORNIA’09…36.99
CHALONE MONTEREY’06…59.99
CHATEAU ST. JEAN SONOMA’08 - “Youthful and inviting, this Pinot Noir displays lovely aromas of raspberry, cherry and plum as well as hints of rose and leather. The palate offers jammy fruit flavors and round tannins that give a creamy texture and a long fruit-driven finish.”………39.99
CUPCAKE CENTRAL COAST’10…….28.99
FAILLA SONOMA “HIRSCH”’07 - “The dark ruby-colored, earthy, spicy 2007 Pinot Noir Hirsch displays a broodingly backward personality as well as very good depth.”……99.99
FAILLA SONOMA “OCCIDENTAL RIDGE”’07 - “Smooth and fleshy, with ripe plum, black cherry and spicy anise notes that are medium-bodied, gaining depth and ending with a complex mix of mineral and fruit.”……99.99
FAILLA SONOMACOAST’09 - “Medium red. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, violet, pepper and spices, plus a meaty nuance. Then ripe but dry and quite closed; there’s good energy here but also a high-pH mouth feel to the blackberry-dominated fruit. Finishes with a broad dusting of tannins.”…76.99
FAILLA SONOMA COAST’10 - “With its spicy, wild berry and pine notes, this Pinot bears Failla’s distinctive mark. It’s a dry, complex and exotic young wine, brisk in acidity and wonderfully silky and elegant in the mouth. If you’re into flavor identifiers, they’re wild raspberries and cherries.”……59.99
HARTFORD COURT SONOMA COAST “LAND’S EDGE”’07 - “This dark ruby colored Pinot opens with an attractive mild black raspberry bouquet with a hint of black licorice. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, smooth, and has a uniform mouthfeel. The flavor profile is a tasty plum and mild red raspberry with a touch of black cherry. The finish is dry and its mild tannins are gentle.”…89.99
KINGS RIDGE OREGON’09 - “Light and appealing for its raspberry, cherry and floral aromas and flavors, nicely suspended over fine tannins.”………29.99
LONGORIA “FE CIEGA” SANTA RITA HILLS’05 - “Firm and concentrated, with a rich tannic backbone. Hints of nutmeg and dried berry, ending with chewy tannins.”…89.99
MAIN STREET NAPA’08 - “The 2008 Main Street Pinot Noir displays flavors of strawberries, sandalwood, cola, and earth. The nose is focused, bright and balanced with generous ripe black cherry, cedar and vanilla aromas. The texture is soft and the wine finishes long and complete. Sleek and supple on the palate, the wine is bright with Bing cherry and spice with a hint of mint.”…29.99
PIETRA SANTA CIENEGA VALLEY’09 - “A nose of fresh earthiness that is layered by odors of lavender, anise, and wild strawberries. On the tongue, the flavors are rich with strawberry, cherry, raspberry, and licorice.”………36.99
RODNEY STRONG ALEXANDER SONOMA COUNTY “RESERVE”’08 - “Firm, displaying a minerally edge to the dried berry and cherry-rhubarb flavors. Supple, balanced and ending with mild tannins that let the berry flavors push through.”…79.99
ROESSLER SONOMA “GAP’S CROWN”’09 - “Tight, chewy and chunky, this is firm with cedar, mineral, dried berry, raisin and earth notes. Full-bodied and rustic, yet pleasant in its own way.”…79.99
ROESSLER SONOMA “LA BRISA”’09 - “Fruit-forward yet savory nose with cola, spice, and cured meats along with herbed, foresty notes. Bright fruit on the palate ranges from cherry and red plum o black plum and jam. The savory qualities of the nose also continue on the palate, complementing the rich fruit with more meatiness, spice, and woodsy notes laced with caramel.”…59.99
ROESSLER SONOMA “SHEA”’08 - “A layered perfume of red raspberry, violet and rosemary leads to an interweave of ripe red fruit, earth, mineral, and spice. The generous mid-palate surges within a balanced frame, transcending to a long finish of vanilla and black cherry.”…79.99
SEQUANA SANTA LUCIA “SARMENTO”’08 - “Complex, loamy earth and berry scents are full-bodied, offering hints of ripe plum and black cherry, with touches of spice and cedar. Smoky oak marks the aftertaste.”…59.99
TALBOTT SANTA LUCIA “SLEEPY HOLLOW”’08 - “A rich, full-bodied style, offering plum jam, black cherry and wild berry that shows a trace of oxidation, which gives this a twinge of balsamic vinegar on the finish.”…69.99
TALBOTT SLEEPY HOLLOW “LOGAN”’09…49.99
THREE SAINTS SANTA MARIA’09……………………..39.99
TRISAETUM WILLAMETTE ”RESERVE”’08…129.99
TWOMEY SONOMA’08 - “Firm, deep and intense, showing chunky wild berry, blueberry, mineral and touches of cedar and sage that give this a tight, full-bodied core of flavors.”…89.99