Merlot
378 Tatachilla, Clarendon Vineyard, Australia, 1998 26.00
Light, and simple- picking up a nice berry note on the finish.
138 J. Lohr, Los Osos, California, 2003 28.00
The 2003 J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot offers seductive dark red-purple hues with good density. Bright and luscious red cherry fruit dominates the nose with an enticing background of spicy toasted oak. Complementing this fruit are notes of anise and vanilla toast. The end result is a wine with balanced layers and a long lingering finish.
638 Casa Lapostolle, Chile, 2006 32.00
Young and intense bright purple red. Very clean and intense aromas with delightfully fresh red fruit and black pepper dominating the nose.
137 Flora Springs, California, 2004 48.00
Flora Springs Napa Valley Merlot remains consistent over the years and this vintage is no exception. It boasts full fruit characteristics of strawberry and cherry with a hint of raspberry and spiciness. A small amount of new oak barrels were used in the aging process, and a combination of French, American and Eastern European barrels were used to create a pronounced oak characteristic in the wine. The tannins are green tea-like and smooth, making this wine a favorite for any occasion.
135 Miner, California, 2003 58.00
Aromas of cassis and cedar surround a ripe, supple core with flavors black cherry, plum and cocoa... structured and smooth all the way through.
139 Duck Horn, Napa Valley, California, 2003 110.00
This wine is full-bodied with bright fruit and well-integrated tannins that lead to a lingering finish. The aroma is layered with raspberry and cherry, accented by notes of toasted oak, dried herbs, vanilla, and green olive. The flavors are ripe with blackberry and black cherry followed by spicy notes of clove, mint, and black pepper.
Pinot Noir
386 Grove Mill, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2002 40.00
Grove Mill Bouquet offers aromas of Chocolate, blackberry, and black forest gateau. The palate is very full, with hints liquorice,aniseed, chocolate, and lovely soft tannins.
207 Domain Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2000 42.00
This pinot noir is rich with fruit tones of black cherry, raspberry and black current overlaid with notes of chocolate, toast, clove and exotic spices. Luscious flavors end in a very long and silky finish
208 Bouchaine, Carneros, California, 2005 42.00
The Bouchaine Pinot Noir is a delightful red wine, with plenty of blackberry and cherry fruit to greet you. There is a smokiness that surrounds the palate and an earthiness that grounds the tannins and offers foundation for the structure.
228 Trinchero, Vista Montone, Napa Valley, 2006 34.00
From a classic vintage, this shows an impressive blend of black and red fruit, with an elegant mouth feel supported by decent acidity. While full bodied and complex, this Pinot Noir still excels at subtlety, making it one of the most complementary food wines in our portfolio.
Cabernet Sauvignon
179 J. Lohr, Seven Oaks, California, 2005 28.00
The wine color has a deep, bright, red-purple hue. An abundance of dark cherry and black currant fruit greets the nose, enhanced by spicy clove and toasty notes. On the palate, the fruit follows through with full weight and a lingering intensity and balance from the tannins.
177 Hawk’s Crest, California, 2003 28.00
This wine makes an outstanding first impression with its vibrant ruby color and distinctive aromas of black cherry, spice, black pepper and tobacco. Silky tannins and dark cherry flavors stand out against a backdrop of spicy notes and hints of vanilla.Perfectly balanced with a soft entry, well-integrated oak and a long, rich finish.
637 Casa Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre, Chile, 2006 34.00
Inked and dark deep red with dark violet shadows. Complex and attractive nose composed mainly of red fruits such as black cherries, plums and wild berries combined with mocha, cedar, and tobacco. Sweet finish of vanilla and fine herbs. Soft and juicy tannins. Shows an interesting complexity and full body. Well-balanced, elegant and attractive oak that enhances the fruit to finish with a long and pleasant aftertaste.
183 Hess Select, California, 2003 42.00
Fruit forward aromas of black pepper and dark fruit follow into the palate with blackberry, milk chocolate and polished tannins to round out the classic Hess Select Cabernet profile
176 Burgess, Napa Valley, 1999 46.00
Complex aromas and flavors from traditional blending and barrel aging
152 Mt.Veeder, California, 2000 48.00
The nose is dusty-sweet and perfumed. The palate brings a chunky-rich texture and fruit that is lively and fresh with notes of mixed red cherry and red berry and nuance from cedar, subtle black pepper, and tobacco with a welcome hint of bitterness. Long and elegant flavor.
178 Honig, Napa Valley, California, 2000 52.00
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby red in color with complex aromas of ripe black cherry, spicy plum, vanilla bean, and toasty oak. Full-bodied with moderate acidity and rich, supple tannins, the wine offers lush texture and flavors of blackberries,cherries, cocoa and spice.
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