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New Wine Releases: Silver Oak 2004, Rombauer 2007

Silver Oak 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (Pre-Arrival) $64.95
Tasting Notes - The 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined and complex wine that combines subtlety and depth. It has a dark ruby color with a deep red edge and displays aromas of fresh blackberries, violets, cola, nutmeg and licorice. In th...

 

Rombauer 2007 Chardonnay Carneros - Pre-Arrival $30.99
Due in our warehouse this week: The newest release of Rombauer's Chardonnay is almost here. Always one of NapaCabs biggest sellers, this domestic Chardonnay is textbook: rich and full-bodied, with classic apple and pear aromas and just a hint of oak. 2007 was a long, dry and mild grow...

 

Caymus 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $64.95
The new vintage of Caymus is in! We are all very excited about the arrival of this benchmark Napa Cabernet. The 2004 vintage received 92 points from Wine Spectator Magazine and the 2003 and 2002 both received 93 points. If the 2006 is anything like the...

 

Feather 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Long Shadows $53.95
WA 92Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2005 Feather is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee made by Randy Dunn of Napa Valley fame. The wine was sourced from three vineyards and aged for 22 months in 90% new French oak. The nose gives up aromas of toasty oak, scorch...

 

Sequel 2005 Syrah Columbia Valley Long Shadows $48.95
WA 94Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2005 Sequel is made by John Duval, former winemaker of Penfolds Grange. The wine is 96% Syrah and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 16 months in mostly French oak. Aromas of cedar, smoke, game, bacon, and violets are alluring...

 

Elderton 2005 Shiraz Barossa Estate $26.95
WA 94Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2005 Shiraz Nurioopta is purple/black with a brooding nose of smoke, tar, licorice, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied and voluptuous, it is dense and concentrated, with gobs of spicy black fruit flavors. It wi...

 

Conn Valley 2005 Napa Valley Right Bank Cuvee $44.95
WA 95Pts - Tasting Notes - Their Napa Valley Cheval Blanc look-alike is called Right Bank, usually a blend of two-thirds Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, although it can change somewhat depending on the vintage. This is a thrilling wine that comes as...

 

Conn Valley 2005 Chardonnay Napa Valley $44.95
WA 92Pts - Tasting Notes - One of the surprises in this portfolio is how certain vintages of the Chardonnay , a non-malolactic Burgundy look-alike, are dead ringers for a top-notch premier or grand cru from Cote d’Or. The 2005 Chardonnay is one such win...

 

Denner 2006 Paso Robles Red Wine The Ditch Digger $44.95
WA 90Pts - Tasting Notes - A blend of 37% Grenache, 28% Syrah, 26% Mourvedre, and 9% Cinsault, the 2006 The Ditch Digger reminds me of an old-styled Fonsalette from the southern Rhone. Elegant aromas of sweet berry, raspberry, and cherry fruit along wit...

 

Rosenblum 2006 Viognier California Kathy's Cuvee $12.95
WA 90pts. - Tasting Notes - An exotic and seductive wine, beautiful aromas of apricots, peaches and citrus fruit are found in concert with vanilla bean and cinnamon. The palate is loaded with round flavors of honeyed orchard and tropical fruits as wel...

 

Christian Audigier 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Languedoc-Roussillon $19.95
Tasting Notes - Seductive aromas of black current, violet and coffee beans on the nose. Expressive in the mouth with great elegance and depth....

 

 

Christian Audigier 2006 Chardonnay Languedoc-Roussillon $19.95
Tasting Notes - The art of the wine maker is proven in this golden chardonnay. Aromas of citrus fruits and buttery toast. Nicely balanced palate with great richness....

 

Da Vinci 2004 Chianti Riserva $23.95
Winemaker Notes - The Da Vinci Chianti Riserva is 100% Sangiovese. It is ruby red in color with distinct cherry aromas balanced by slight smoky oak. As of 2003, Chianti Riserva must be aged for at least 2 years and 3 months and must be at least 12.5% alc...

 

Da Vinci 2006 Chianti $10.95
Winemaker Notes - The Da Vinci Chianti is deep crimson in color with aromas of cherries and red fruit balanced by soft, round tannins. Grapes sourced entirely from within the Chianti region. Chianti must be a minimum of 75% Sangiovese....

 

 

Dominus 2005 Red Wine Napa Valley 375ml $69.95
WA 96Pts - Tasting Notes - According to Robert Parker; the 2005 Dominus (a 7,000-case cuvee of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) has come of age, and is one of the strongest efforts they’ve made. It is pos...

 

Epiphany 2005 Petite Sirah Santa Barbara County Rodney's Vineyard $25.95
Tasting Notes - This distinct wine shows big structure and weight with dense chewy tannins that finish with length. Boysenberry, blackberry, plum and spice show on the nose with floral notes, smoke and hints of licorice. On the palate you will find blac...

 

 

Foxen 2006 Cuvee Jeanne Marie Santa Ynez Valley Williamson-Dore Vineyard $28.95
WA 92Pts - Tasting Notes - The stunning, sexy 2006 Cuvee Jeanne-Marie (a blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 15% Mourvedre) offers up gorgeous aromas of roasted Provencal herbs, ground pepper, sweet, smoky game and meat, and copious quantities of blac...

 

Dominus 2005 Napa Valley Red Wine Napanook $39.95
Tasting Notes - The 2005 vintage is dark crimson in color, with a fragrant, rich nose full of blackberries and dark forest fruits. The aroma slowly reveals subtle notes of smoky sandalwood, chocolate, and sweet almonds. The entry on the palate is round, b...

 

Pedestal 2005 Merlot Columbia Valley Long Shadows $49.95
WA 94Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2005 Pedestal features the peripatetic Michel Rolland. His wine is 80% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc aged for 22 months in 85% new French oak. Deep crimson-colored, it offers an enticing perfume of ...

 

Twomey 2006 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $47.95
Winemaker Notes - The 2006 Twomey Russian River Pinot Noir is a beautifully balanced wine that expresses great elegance and depth. It displays a red sapphire color and aromas of dried rose petal, strawberry jam, potpourri and cinnamon. The initial impress...

 

Thomas Coopers Premium Series Homebrew Kit - Australian Bittler $19.95
Coopers Beer Kits are the basis for making your own tasty beer using Cooper's Microbrewery Kit. The Master Brewers at Coopers Brewery have created sixteen different beer kits designed to produce top-quality beer. Each Coopers Beer Kit comes with malt, hop...

 

Coopers Brewery International Series Hombrew Kit - European Lager $18.95
Coopers Beer Kits are the basis for making your own tasty beer using Cooper's Microbrewery Kit. The Master Brewers at Coopers Brewery have created sixteen different beer kits designed to produce top-quality beer. Each Coopers Beer Kit comes with malt, hop...

 

Thomas Coopers Brewmaster Series Homebrew Kit - Irish Stout $19.95
Coopers Beer Kits are the basis for making your own tasty beer using Cooper's Microbrewery Kit. The Master Brewers at Coopers Brewery have created sixteen different beer kits designed to produce top-quality beer. Each Coopers Beer Kit comes with malt, hop...

 

Coopers Brewery Micro Brewing Kit $94.95
Cooper’s World Famous (All-In-One) Microbrewery Kit gives you everything you need to brew your own beer. This beer making kit helps you brew a high quality, natural, great tasting beer every time.At Coopers we have taken the guesswork out of home brew...


Distilled Spirits below can only be shipped to California:

Milagro Anejo Select Barrel Reserve Tequila - Cactus Bottle - 750ml $85.95
Each agave plant chosen for Milagro's Select Barrrel Reserve is hand picked in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico at the peak of ripeness under the personal supervision of Milagro's Tequila Master. The agaves are cooked and then distilled, not once but thr...

 

Nonino Grappa Merlot - 375ml $39.95
Grappa is the oldest and most traditional distillate in Northern Italy, obtained by distilling the pomace, or the leftover juice and skin of the grape following wine production. The quality of the Grappa is proportionate to the quality of the grapes from ...

 

Nonino Grappa Chardonnay - 375ml $39.95
Grappa is the oldest and most traditional distillate in Northern Italy, obtained by distilling the pomace, or the leftover juice and skin of the grape following wine production. The quality of the Grappa is proportionate to the quality of the grapes from ...

 

The Macallan Fine Oak 10 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml $34.95
Pale golden yellow color is pure and clean, the initial aroma reveal supple, buttery, and piney aromas. The palate entry is honey sweet and silky....

 

 

Glenfarclas 1974 Vintage Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml $249.95
Glenfarclas has a full complex aroma combining fruit and spices similar to a fruit cake, an extraordinary deep spirit, warm and rich leaving a lingering fruit and nut chocolate feel on the palate....


Posted Jul 27 2008, 02:17 PM by Tom De Grezia

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