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Wine Releases: Lewis, Paul Hobbs, Oberon

Bollinger NV Brut Special Cuvee 1.5L
WE 94 Pts. (Editor's Choice) WS 93Pts - Tasting Notes - The Bollinger style is always rich, food friendly and impressive. This wine is all of those things, with power and intensit...
Price: $114.95

Oberon 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Tasting Notes - Oberon Wines are an exceptional blend of Napa Valley grapes selected by our winemakers for their concentration of ripe fruit flavors and natural acidity; a perfect ...
Price: $18.95

Calera 2005 Pinot Noir Mt. Harlen Jensen Vineyard
Tasting Notes - This 2005 Jensen expresses dense plum and black fruit aromas accented by faint anise and white pepper. Flavors broaden with cola and bing cherry, toasty oak and lus...
Price: $54.95

Melville 2006 Syrah Santa Barbara County Verna's Vineyard
WA 93Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2006 Syrah Verna's Vineyard exhibits sweet, peppery, black raspberry and black currant fruit along with more definition and minerality as well as t...
Price: $18.95

Grgich Hills 2007 Fume Blanc Napa Valley Estate Grown 375ml
Tasting Notes - In the glass, the wine offers a whiff of the tropics with kiwi, grapefruit, pineapple and a hint of minerality. On the tongue, this full-bodied wine has a crisp, re...
Price: $12.95

Grgich Hills 2007 Fume Blanc Napa Valley Estate Grown
Tasting Notes - In the glass, the wine offers a whiff of the tropics with kiwi, grapefruit, pineapple and a hint of minerality. On the tongue, this full-bodied wine has a crisp, re...
Price: $23.95

Lewis 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Winemaker Notes - Small hillside vineyards from Pritchard Hill, Rutherford and Calistoga produced excellent small berries but very low yields and as a result our 2006 Napa Cabern...
Price: $76.95

Grgich Hills 2006 Chardonnay Napa Valley Estate Grown 375ml
Winemaker Notes - A classy Chardonnay in every respect, offering enticing aromas of acacia blossom, ripe Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, a touch of minerality and a modest dusting of F...
Price: $19.95

Lewis 2007 Chardonnay Sonoma Russian River Valley
Winemaker Notes - Visually the '07 crop on these 30-year old Dutton Ranch vines was balanced, clean and golden - as close to perfect as nature gets. Weather gave us ideal conditi...
Price: $41.95

Grgich Hills 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 375ml
Winemaker Notes - This is a is a dark, muscular wine with intriguing aromas of licorice, cedar and blackberries with a hint of earthy truffles. Wonderfully drinkable upon release...
Price: $25.95

Lewis 2006 Syrah Hudson Vineyards Napa Valley
Winemaker Notes - The relatively cool 2006 harvest enhanced the inherent Rhone character of our Hudson Vineyards Syrah from these famously farmed vines in Napa Carneros. Finely w...
Price: $59.95

Lewis 2006 Syrah Napa Valley
Winemaker Notes - Crafted from hillside blocks in low-vigor volcanic soils at 1,500 feet, this 100% Syrah shows a taut, restrained character before erupting loads of oaky sweet s...
Price: $67.95

Lewis 2007 Chardonnay Napa Valley
Winemaker Notes - 2007 was a near-perfect vintage for Chardonnay with optimal weather throughout the growing season and most importantly, at harvest. Like its Sonoma sibling, we ...
Price: $43.95

Ornellaia 2006 Bolgheri Le Serre Nuove
Tasting Notes - The Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaias strong point is the equilibrium it achieves between bouquet and structure. Its color is bright, and at the same time deep and int...
Price: $49.95

Michael~David 2006 Syrah Earthquake Lodi
Tasting Notes - Earth-shattering Syrah fruit trembles throughout the nose with dried cranberry and subtle hints of green tea. Bing cherry and dried plum round out the bold tannins,...
Price: $19.95

Danzante 2007 Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie (Frescobaldi - Mondavi)
Tasting Notes - Danzante Pinot Grigio is a dry, white wine with golden reflections. The bouquet is intense with enticing fragrances of fresh citrus fruit and flowers. On the palate...
Price: $8.95

Paul Hobbs 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Napa Valley
CG 97pts. WS 95pts. - WA 95pts. - Winemaker Notes - Inky black garnet color carries enticing aromas of red currant and tobacco leaf to introduce a weighty, complex, seamless...
Price: $274.95

Castle Rock 2007 Pinot Noir California Cuvee
Winemaker Notes - Our Castle Rock Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in a carefully selected group of California vineyards, at which the climate and soil conditions provide...
Price: $9.95

Seghesio 2007 Zinfandel Sonoma County 375ml
Tasting Notes - Well-defined berryish fruit is the centerpiece in both the outgoing aromas and the full, fleshy flavors of this weighty effort, yet, for all of its volume and richn...
Price: $10.95

Paul Hobbs 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Napa Valley
WS 97pts. - WA 95pts. - IWC 92pts. - Winemaker Notes - The 2005 exhibits a deep black-crimson color and inviting aromas of boysenberry, black cherry and dried herbs. Despit...
Price: $189.95

Bodegas Borsao 2007 Red Wine Spain
Tasting Notes - Refined nose of red fruit with a hint of blueberry. Spicy with vibrant acidity. Has a sense of both elegance and verve. Great food wine....
Price: $6.95

Chateau Sergant 2005 Lalande-De-Pomerol
Tasting Notes - Aromas of blackberry, forest fruits and licorice with just a hint of spice. Full-bodied, with loads of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Raisins, toasted oak and just...
Price: $25.95

Paul Hobbs 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley
WS 93pts. - WA 93pts. - Winemaker Notes - From its dense, saturated ruby hue to its earthy, cigar box nose, this cabernet sauvignon commands attention and suggests a cellar-w...
Price: $185.95

Bodega Lurton 2006 Malbec Reserva Mendoza
Tasting Notes - This grape variety reigns supreme in Argentina. A spicy wine, rich in aromas, with and extraordinarily dark purple colour which immediately catches the eye. On th...
Price: $10.95

Dog Point Vineyard 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Tasting Notes - Bright straw green. A mixture of fresh citrus and tropical fruits. Rich and full bodied, displaying an excellent balance of fruit and acidity with a lingering fre...
Price: $16.95

Archery Sumit Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Arcus Estate
WS 95Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2006 Arcus Estate opens with intense floral and fruit aromas of violet and rose petal, fresh black cherry and red currant. The palate is generous, ...
Price: $89.95

Ravenswood 2006 Zinfandel Alexander Valley Big River
IWC 92-94Pts - Tasting Notes - Bright ruby, Sexy, pungent aromas of cassis, blackberry and Asian spices. Deep, sweet and sappy, offering round, supple dark berry preserve flavors...
Price: $29.95

Ravenswood 2006 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Teldeschi
IWC 91-93Pts - Tasting Notes - Deep, saturated red. Zesty cherry and redcurrant aromas display admirable energy and clarity. Tangy, finely etched red berry flavors are medium in ...
Price: $29.95

Kim Crawford 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Tasting Notes - Pale straw with touches of green. Classic Sauvignon characters of gooseberry, passionfruit, figs and a touch of herbaceousness. Unfolds with flavors of passionfru...
Price: $12.95

Four Vines 2006 Paso Robles Red Blend Anarchy
Tasting Notes - The complexity of the old vine fruit gives this wine the meaty, muscularity of great Southern Rhones. Bacon fat and black pepper spice complement the fruit on the w...
Price: $37.95

Castello Del Terriccio 2004 Tassinaia Toscana
WE 92pts. - WS 91pts. - WA 91pts. - According to the Wine Advocate: The 2004 Tassinaia is a blend of 34% Sangiovese, 33% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 14 mont...
Price: $39.95

Shea Wine Cellars 2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Shea Vineyard Pommard Clone
WS 93Pts - Tasting Notes - Velvety, focused and elegant for the way this slides its ripe blueberry, plum and spice flavors under and around a layer of fine-grained tannins, letti...
Price: $49.95

Penner~Ash 2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Seven Springs Vineyard
IWC 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Youthful ruby-red. Deep blackberry and blueberry aromas are complicated by oak spices and pungent flowers. Fleshy dark fruit preserve flavors deliver ...
Price: $54.95

Elk Cove 2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Windhill
WE 91Pts - Tasting Notes - Bright red. Pungently floral nose offers deep cheery and strawberry aromas and an exotic hint of sandalwood. Fleshy and suave, with sappy red berry fla...
Price: $35.95

Amancaya 2007 Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza (Barons De Rothschild Lafite and Nicolas Catena)
Winemaker Notes - The success of the first vintages of Caro (2000, 2001, 2002) encouraged DBR-Lafite and the Catena family to create another premium wine, this time a Malbec-domina...
Price: $15.95

Wild Horse 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
Winemaker Notes - Our Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is a Bordeaux-inspired wine with good extraction of fruit, lush tannin, and supple mouthfeel. This deep, crimson colored wine h...
Price: $14.95

Salviano 2007 Orvietto Classico Superiore
Winemaker Notes - Tucked into the Umbrian hills between Todi and Orvieto, the Salviano estate surrounds Lake Corbara and the banks of the Tiber River. Owned by the Marchesa nerin...
Price: $14.95

Crown Royal Whisky XR Extra Rare - 750ml
Five Stars Highly Recommended By Spirit Journal. The Crown Royal XR is creamy, engagingly nutty and offers a long expansive taste of oak. This whiskey has grace, flavor and harmony...
Price: $179.95

Nozzole 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva La Forra
WS 90pts. - WE 90pts. - Winemaker Notes - The Nozzole estate is situated in a ruggedly beautiful valley in the very heart of the Chianti Classico zone, roughly halfway betwee...
Price: $39.95

Rosenblum 2007 Chardonnay California Vintner's Cuvee
Tasting Notes - Brilliant straw hue. Apple, pear and subtle oak aromas. A medium-bodied palate leads to a flavorful finish with plump, tasty fruit and lively acidity...
Price: $9.95

Tenuta San Guido 2005 Sassicaia Bolgheri
WS 94Pts - WA 93Pts - Tasting Notes - Sassicaia is a unique interpretation of the Cabernet variety, a wine of great breadth, complexity and longevity. The intense blackberry and...
Price: $179.95

Nozzole 2004 Il Pareto Toscana
WE 94pts - WS 92pts. - Tre Bicchieri - According to the Wine Enthusiast: Made from a clonal selection of the estate's best Cabernet Sauvignon, this cheerful red is concentra...
Price: $66.95

Agricola Punica 2004 Barrua Isola Dei Nuraghi
Winemaker Notes - Agricola Punica is a ground-breaking endeavor from Super-Stars of Italian winemaking. Dr. Sebastiano Rosa, architect of Sassicaia at Tenuta San Guido and the Pr...
Price: $39.95

Fetish 2006 Shiraz/Mataro/Grenache Barossa Valley Playmates
Tasting Notes - Displaying outstanding potential, the 2005 SGM (a blend of Shiraz, Grenache, and Mourvedre) reveals a deep ruby/purple hue along with oaky aromas intermixed with no...
Price: $18.95

Felsina 2006 Chianti Classico
WS 90Pts - Smart Buy - Tasting Notes - Lavender and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium-to-full body, with a solid core of fruit and a tangy aftertaste of citrus fruit...
Price: $19.95

Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret 2005 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle
WA 94Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle has turned out to be significantly better than I thought last year when I tasted it prior to bottling...
Price: $35.95

Trefethen 2006 Chardonnay Oak Knoll District Napa Valley
Winemaker Notes - Our Chardonnay is a pale gold in color, with enticing aromas of Golden Delicious apple, clover honey, baking spices, vanilla and light butter scents. On the palat...
Price: $24.95

Enrique Foster 2003 Malbec Mendoza Limited Edition
WA 92Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2003 Malbec Limited Edition was aged in new French oak for 15 months. Inky purple, it has a fragrant bouquet of pain grille, spice box, pencil lead...
Price: $44.95

Capcanes 2005 Montsant Mas Donis Barrica
WA 91Pts - Tasting Notes - Mas Donis Barrica is a custom cuvee made for importer Eric Solomon using old-vine Garnacha (80+ years) and Syrah (30+ years). The 2005 Mas Donis Barric...
Price: $10.95

Burgans 2007 Albarino Rias Baixas
WA 90Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2007 Burgans Albarino is light gold-colored with a sprightly nose of mineral, spring flowers, and lemon peel. Ripe, balanced, and concentrated, this...
Price: $11.95


Posted Oct 04 2008, 12:13 AM by Tom De Grezia
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