Clos Mimi Petite Rousse Syrah 2002

Identical to the 2001 vintage, the wine was aged ten months "en barrique" without racking. 2800 cases of wine were bottled unfined and unfiltered the day after the new moon 28 August 2003. "Quand mème" this one hundred percent syrah exudes a striking perfume of candied raspberries, white pepper, and ... more

Joseph Phelps Le Mistral 2005

The 2005 Le Mistral is suffused with aromas and flavors of cocoa, huckleberry compote, spice and plums, followed by a creamy texture and a long, concentrated finish. more

Talley Vineyards Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

The 2006 Rosemary’s Vineyard Chardonnay exhibits aromas of lemon zest, toasted nuts and a touch of oak. On the palate this wine is round with great acidity and a vibrant mineral structure that leads into a clean, long finish. This chardonnay is a perfect complement to grilled shellfish, Portobello mushrooms ... more

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 1999

A conjunction of intense black fruit, firm acid, and well-integrated tannin has produced one of the finest vintages of an unusual decade. Balanced and approachable as a young wine, this lovely Monte Bello will develop beautifully with ten to fifteen years of bottle age. more

Turley Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel 2002

A new offering, the 2002 Zinfandel Dante Dusi Vineyard is a 650-case cuvee tipping the scales at 16.5% alcohol. This Amarone-styled, deep ruby/purple-colored Zinfandel reveals dark earthy fruits along with hints of figs, raisins, plums, and prunes, abundant sweetness from high glycerin, excellent density, and tremendous purity for such a ... more

Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

The 2005 Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard possesses a broad texture, deep, sweet fruit, forest floor, black raspberry, cherry, and currant aromas, and beautiful purity as well as seamlessness. All three of these Pinots are best consumed during their first 3-4 years of life. more

Star Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Complex but not complicated, supple yet structured; the 2005 Star Lane Cabernet is a wine that is intellectual as well as very sensual. Aromas of blackberry laced with the notes of sage brush and chaparral that have become the hallmark of our vineyard precede tiers of currant, wild blackberry and ... more

Tolosa Edna Ranch Chardonnay 2006

A pale gold color is as usual the harbinger of quality. The aroma is warm and evokes honey on toast. The fruit character is towards lemon with a hint of minerality. The textures in the mouth are more like Chablis than California with a pleasant grippiness. There is the classic ... more

Star Lane Vineyard Syrah 2004

A deep maroon color and heady bouquet of black fruit invite you to the glass. Sits on the palate more the way a classic Bordeaux might and offers an intriguing array of flavors and aromas. Notes of black plum, blackberry and blueberry then lead to palate pleasing tastes of spice, ... more

Kendall Jackson Highland Estates Seco Highlands Pinot Noir 2005

Black cherry and ripe strawberry fruit with soft, velvety tannins. Integrated oak imparts a hint of smoke on top of the fruit and earth in the nose. This lush, sensuous wine is unfiltered. more

Babcock Rita's Earth Cuvée Chardonnay 2006

While the nose is an expression of nectarine and citrus with a tinge of anise, these things don’t gush out of the glass like with so many ultra ripe California Chardonnays. Rather, they quietly glide out of the glass in a much more restrained fashion, and they are inextricably fused ... more

Three Saints Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Intense aromas of blackberry, dark cherry and graphite are accented by hints of mocha and a haunting sage note. This dense & dark wine offers up juicy flavors of black fruit, wild berry and plum and an intriguing “sauvage” character that is the hallmark of the Star Lane Vineyard. Rich ... more