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New Arrivals: Rubicon Cask, Fess Parker

Rubicon 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Rutherford Cask (Niebaum-Coppola) $68.95
Our 2005 CASK Cabernet has layers of ripe, red cherries, plum, vanilla, cocoa, and toast. The flavor is intense and attains a layered complexity and long finish, but with a pleasing, supple mouth feel. The wine is remarkable now, especially if served with-



Betts & Scholl 2006 Grenache Barossa The Chronique $32.95
WS 93Pts - Tasting Notes - Firm in texture, with tremendous focus to the blackberry, cherry, anise seed and cardamom aromas and flavors. Not heavy at all, but sleek and expressive and extra-long on the vibrant finish. Best from 2009 through 2016. 375 ca-



Sbragia 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley $16.95
WS 91Pts - Tasting Notes - Effusively fragrant, with honeysuckle, jasmine and peach blossom notes, bright apple, citrus and pineapple flavors. Terrific finish, where the juicy flavors sail on and on. Drink now. 1,200 cases made-.



Torres 2005 Ribera del Duero Crianza Celeste Blue 10:00 pm $19.95
WS 90Pts - Tasting Notes - A voluptuous texture enfolds firm tannins in this powerful red. It offers plum, coffee, earth and game flavors, a bit rustic in character, but harmonious and balanced. Best from 2008 through 2015. 2,200 cases imported-.



Veramonte 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley Reserva $9.95
WN 92Pts - Tasting Notes - Deep, dark ruby red. Concentrated blackberry and black cherry aromas with well-integrated oak. Juicy red and black fruit highlighted with earthy notes and elegant oak that lend a creamy mouth feel. Plush with soft, rich tannins-



Rodney Strong 2006 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $19.95
WN 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Pale ruby hue. Enticing scents of wild cherry, brown sugar and allspice. Juicy flavors of plum and black cherry. Silky tannins and lingering raspberry, vanilla and allspice notes in the elegant close. Supple in texture, with r-



Geyser Peak 2005 Cabernet Alexander Valley $16.95
WN 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Known for luscious Cabernet Sauvignons, this wine is a classic example of Geyser Peak Winery's intense, lively style. Forward fruit characters of black cherry and blackberry dominate the aromas, with underlying grace notes of -



Veramonte 2006 Chardonnay Colchagua Valley Reserva $9.95
WN 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Intense golden yellow. Fresh floral and tropical fruit aromas mingle with mineral and citrus accents. Pineapple, nectarine, melon and banana resonate in this elegant Chardonnay with freshness and a bright finish-.



Chateau Ste Jean 2007 Riesling Columbia Valley $7.95
Winemaker Notes - We craft our Columbia Valley Riesling to be an inviting, refreshing, off-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. This Riesling consistently delivers classic Washington state Riesling characters of juicy peach, ripe pear, melon, with subtle m-



MichaelDavid 2006 Zinfandel Lodi Earthquake $18.95
Winemaker Notes - Over the top and shattering to the veins, all varietals under the Earthquake label are Michael and David’s reserve level wines. These wines possess major concentration and daring flavor with only a limited production offered each year-.



Chateau Ste Michelle 2006 Chardonnay Columbia Valley $9.95
Winemaker Notes - My goal vintage after vintage is to make the Columbia Valley Chardonnay a pleasurable, food-friendly Chardonnay. This 2006 bottling is a fresh, soft Chardonnay with appealing sweet citrus fruit character with subtle oak nuances. I work w-



Regusci 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled Napa Valley Stags Leap District $42.95
Winemaker Notes - Deep Garnet color…Intense aromas of rose, lavender and dark cherry fruit. Bright juicy cherry flavors flow over a long lived core of lingering fruit, finishing in supple tannins. This is a fine example of a Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvigno-



McManis 2007 Pinot Noir California $9.95
Winemaker Notes - The 2007 is deep Ruby in color. The Pinot Noir has aromas of Cherry, Strawberry and Violets. Adding to the intrigue of this wine, are notes of Vanilla and Cola which are contributed by the oak aging. Full of berry fruit, the flavor of -



Folie A Deux 2007 Menage A Trois White Table Wine California $8.95
Winemaker Notes - The 2006 Menage a Trois white marries Chardonnay, Muscat and Chenin Blanc. Each variety is individually harvested, gently crushed and cold-fermented in small stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and character and retain the juic-



Chateau St. Jean 2004 Merlot California $11.95
Tasting Notes - Aromas of sweet black cherry, black plum and toasted almonds burst from the glass of this Merlot-.



Boekenhoutskloof 2007 Wolftrap South Africa $8.95
Tasting Notes - Dark red color with spices, meat and wood on the nose. The Wolftrap is smooth, smokey bacon and spice flavors that are not overshadow or subdued, also expect mellow cherry and blackberry fruit. Light and dry on the palate with good struct-



Stainless Steel Waiter Style Corkscrew $11.99
Stainless-steel professional waiter's corkscrew-.



Spy Valley 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough $12.95
90 WS - Winemaker Notes - With a pale straw and a bouquet of passion fruit and ripe melon. Some underlying herbal notes and hints of mineral/flint. The palate contains the brightness of pure fruit flavors shines through on the palate. Lees aging of the vi-



Vindel Ultra 8" Decanter $34.95
Hand crafted, heavy crystal suitable for restaurant use in a sophisticated shape. Smaller, 8" high, 7" base, holds 750 ml to neck-.



Quivera 2005 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $15.95
CG 90pts. - According to the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines: 10% Petite Sirah. Bright berries, briar and wisps of pepper and rich earth show in the nicely concentrated, slightly juicy aromas of this well-focused young Zinfandel, and fruit takes-



Screw Kappa Napa 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (Sebastiani) $11.95
Tasting Notes - Dark garnet in color, this wine has a nose of tobacco, blackberries, and fresh figs with hints of black truffles and shoyu. It delivers classic Cabernet flavors of currants, blackberries, cherry preserves, black pepper, and cocoa with hint-



Chateau St. Jean 2006 Riesling California $10.95
Tasting Notes - Crisp and lively Riesling is mouth-filling, lush and pleasingly sweet. The wine bursts with inviting aromas of peach, nectarine, apple blossom and a hint of minerality. The vibrant acidity accentuates the wonderful flavors of pear and melo-



Consentino 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $34.95
Tasting Notes - Bordeaux meets Napa Valley. Although varietally Cabernet Sauvignon, this unusual wine is a Bordeaux-style blend that is composed of three varietals; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Flinty mineral notes combine with hints of-



Cosentino 2006 Cabernet Franc Napa Valley The Franc $15.95
Tasting Notes - Black fruit, clove, allspice and vanilla in the nose. Youthful and intense with white pepper, red cherry and soft mineral overtones that carry through the mouth into a long finish. This full-bodied wine has long, ripe tannins with good str-



Fess Parker 2005 Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Clone 115 $49.95
WE 96Pts - Tasting Notes - This single-clone barrel selection takes the essence of the gorgeous, regular 05 Ashley’s and concentrates it. Brims with sauteed Portobello mushroom, tamari, tangerine zest and black cherry preserves, leading to an immaculate-



Landmark 2006 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $29.95
WE 93Pts - Tasting Notes - I love this Pinot for its dry silkiness, fruit, and the way it’s so complex and ever-changing in the glass. Cherries, raspberries, cola, plum skin, mocha and dusty Asian spice are the elementary flavors, amplified by rich oak,-



Baileyana 2006 Chardonnay Edna Valley Grand Firepeak Cuvee $16.95
WE 92Pts - Tasting Notes - Baileyana’s Pinot Noirs from the cool Edna Valley are right up there with the best, and so is their Chardonnay. It shows off the region’s typically bright acidity and pure, clean flavors of limes, kiwis and Asian pears, underg-



Hayman & Hill 2005 Merlot Napa Valley $11.95
WE 90pts. - Tasting Notes - Dark plum and cherry aromas are edged with notes of licorice, and unfold gradually to subtle, smoky oak. Soft and luscious on entry, with bright, almost sweet flavors of ripe stone fruit. The medium weight and stylish finis-



Kiona 2007 Ice Wine Columbia Valley $22.95
WA 93Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2007 Ice Wine is a Chenin Blanc-Riesling blend with 20% residual sugar. The aromatics are quite heavenly with notes of peach, tangerine, mango, and kiwi. On the palate the wine is smooth textured, racy, and nicely balanced-



Torres 2005 Priorat Salmos $28.95
WA 91Pts - WS 90Pts - W&S 90pts - WE 90Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2005 Salmos is composed of Garnacha, Syrah, Carinena, and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 9 months in new French oak. Dark crimson-colored, it offers up an aromatic array of slate, garrigue, l-



Torres 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Penedes Mas La Plana Black Label $53.95
WA 91Pts WS 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Deep, dark cherry color. Intense and complex aroma reminiscent of plum and blackberry jam, as well as spicy hints of sandalwood and liquorice. On the palate, the wine is majestic with silky tannins that give it densi-



Jaffurs 2003 Syrah Santa Barbara County Thompson Vineyard $27.95
WA 91 Pts. - The dense ruby/purple-hued 2003 Syrah Thompson Vineyard offers white chocolate, espresso roast, and cassis aromas, supple, creamy, chocolaty, black cherry, and cassis flavors, plenty of glycerin, and less alcohol than some of its siblings. Lu-



Fess Parker 2004 Syrah Santa Babara County Rodney's Vineyard $29.95
WA 90Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2004 Syrah Rodney’s Vineyard boasts a dense purple color as well as a sweet perfume of peppery blackberry and cassis fruit intermixed with barbecue smoke and earth. Full-bodied, unctuously-textured, rich, chewy, and long, -



Torres 2006 Ribera del Duero Celeste Red 7:00 pm $14.95
W&S 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Cherry red color. Intense and flowery on the nose, with hints of red berries. A very pleasant entry to the palate with fine fruit sensations and gentle tannins-.



Ceretto 2007 Moscato D'Asti Santo Stefano - 375ml $13.95
This sweet white is the dessert wine par excellence. Small, appealing bubbles make this a fun appertif or a beautiful dessert. It has an intensely fruity nose which is aromatic and very persistent. The sweet flavor is beautifully balanced with the low alc-



Ceretto 2007 Moscato D'Asti Santo Stefano $19.95
This sweet white is the dessert wine par excellence. Small, appealing bubbles make this a fun appertif or a beautiful dessert. It has an intensely fruity nose which is aromatic and very persistent. The sweet flavor is beautifully balanced with the low alc-



Chateau Musar 2000 Red Wine Bekaa Valley $42.95
The colour is a deep dark red, perhaps darker than usual at Chateau Musar. The nose is a complex intriguing mixture of figs, prunes, leather, dark tea, tobacco, black olives with spices and a certain earthiness. On the palate, you will find ripe black che-



Chateau Ste Michelle 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley $10.95
Tasting Notes - With our Columbia Valley Cabernet we want to highlight concentrated Washington red fruit in an accessible style. The 2004 Cab offers expressive blackberry and black fruit characteristics and is a touch floral-.



Boekenhoutskloof 2006 The Chocolate Block Red Wine South Africa $33.95
Tasting Notes - Vivaciously purple in color with rich ripe berries on the nose. The Chocolate Block has a medium bodied fruity blackberry with sour cherry, with welcomed notes of chocolate and spice. Expect a little tartness and slight acidity on the fini-



Cosentino 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Cab $15.95
Tasting Notes - Very aromatic with spicy cherry, rhubarb, clove and cedar on the nose. Elegant and powerful, this tasty Cab will go with a wide range of cuisine-.



Chateau St. Jean 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon California $11.95
Tasting Notes - This wine showcases the winery's skill in crafting complex Cabs at all price levels. With blackberry, cassis, coffee and oak flavors and long, dry finish, its a fine, very drinkable wine-.



J. Garcia 2006 Chardonnay North Coast (Clos du Bois) $12.95
Tasting Notes - This vibrant, richly textured wine explodes with an intense beam of apple and mandarin citrus flavors on the palate, with a delicate floral note and creamy oak adding complexity. The lingering finish is balanced and lively-.



J. Garcia 2005 Merlot North Coast (Clos du Bois) $12.95
Tasting Notes - This North Coast Merlot has deep plum-red color and spicy black currant, strawberry, cherry, leather, cedar, tobacco and cinnamon aromas. On the palate, look for ripe bing cherry jam and plum flavors finishing with supple, approachable tan-



Cosentino 2006 Chardonnay Napa Valley The Chard $11.95
Tasting Notes - Medium bodied and dry. Floral and citrus notes in the nose. Followed in the mouth by green apple, citrus flavors, mineral notes and with a lot ton of cream. More white burgundy like in style and balance-.



Screw Kappa Napa 2006 Chardonnay Napa Valley (Sebastiani) $11.95
Tasting Notes - Light straw in color, the nose of this wine is reminiscent of lavender honey, guava, and lemon custard. In the mouth, the driving flavors of this Chardonnay are Meyer lemon sorbet, orange blossom, and apricots finishing with delicate oak n-



Mason 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Pomelo California $8.95
Tasting Notes - Inviting citrus, pineapple aroma that lingers seductively. A full, round, refreshing mouthful of grapefruit and figs. This wine is creamy and rich while being crisp and complex. A great wine to pair with spicy Asian faire, raw oysters, sea-



Screw Kappa Napa 2006 Old Vine Zinfandel Napa Valley (Sebastiani) $11.95
Tasting Notes - Deep Purple in color, our Napa Valley Zinfandel has aromas of mint, black tea, blackberry preserves with subtle notes of white pepper, menthol, and violets. The flavors are reminiscent of dark berries, black olives, cedar, hazelnuts, and s-




Posted Aug 03 2008, 01:05 AM by Tom De Grezia

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... wrote re: New Arrivals: Rubicon Cask, Fess Parker
on 10-19-2008 4:53 PM

Thank you for valuable information.

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