Cabernet Sauvignon

Blankiet ‘Paradise Hills Vineyard’ Napa 2004 - Super-rich & full-bodied with blackberry, coffee, vanilla & cocoa 494

B. V. ‘Georges De Latour Private Reserve’ Napa 2003 – Classic example of Rutherford in Napa; a stunning wine 155

B.V. ‘Rutherford’ Napa 1993/1995 – Stored at the winery for the life of the wine and delivered right to us. These mature

                cabs are ready to drink with classic Rutherford characteristics: cedar, earth, red berry, spice & vanilla 68/72

Casa Lapostolle ‘Cuvee Alexandre’ Colchagua 2005 - Soft and juicy tannins with plums, berries, mocha, & cedar 39

Cat Amongst the Pigeons ‘Cat Walk’ Barossa 2006 - Full-bodied & rich with loads of sweet fruit & a long finish 30

Cloverdale Ranch, Alexander Valley 2005 - The wine shows notes of chocolate, coffee, vanilla and black cherries 62

Duckhorn ‘Estate Grown’ Napa 2003 – Full-bodied with blueberry, raspberry, caramel, vanilla, and a hint spice 165

Edge, Napa 2005 - Flavors of ripe cassis, vanilla, and hints of blackberry. A long finish with soft, silky tannins 47

Est. 1975 ‘Amber Knolls Vineyard’ Lake County 2005 - Sweet black cherries, cassis, pleasant spice and smoke 43

Grayson, Paso Robles 2006 – Rich and plush with fresh cherry and berry flavors with sweet, ripe tannins 24

Hewitt ‘Rutherford Estate’ Napa 2004 - Rich, complete wine; dusty tannins are typical of Rutherford Cab; Stellar 129

Jordon, Alexander Valley 2004 - Notes of cassis, black cherry, & cocoa with soft, alluring flavors & masculine tannins 97

Pascual Toso, ‘Reserve’ Mendoza, Argentina 2004 – Very well structured cab with cherry, black pepper, and vanilla 37

Paul Hobbs ‘Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard’ Napa 2004 - Chewy tannins showing generous blue and black fruits 347

Penley Estate ‘Phoenix’ Coonawarra 2005 - Full-bodied and fat, it has ample spicy black fruits and good length 37

Peter Paul, Napa 2002 - Showing complex notes of clove, raspberry, cherry, & cedar with vanilla & oak 45

Peter Paul ‘Diamond Mountain District’ Napa 2004 - silky-smooth tannins framing cassis, blackberry, anise, & vanilla 87

Santa Carolina, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2006 - Cherries & black fruits combine with hints of chocolate & tobacco 24

Silver Oak, ‘Alexander Valley’ Sonoma 2004 – Spice and currants with a dry, cedary finish 127

Staglin ‘Estate’ Napa 2004 - Bold, rich & plush, this is impeccably balanced, with ripe, complex plum, wild berries 364

Summers ‘Andriana Cuvee’ Napa 2005 – Intense crushed dark fruits; full bodied and chock-full of acidity 36 

Truchard Carneros/Napa 2004 - Smooth and round mouthful with notes of raspberry, plum jam and blackberry 67

Woodward Canyon ‘Artist Series #14’ Columbia Valley 2005 - Rich mouth feel with cassis, ripe black berry & mocha 52

Waterstone, Napa 2004 - Dense, mouth-filling cherries, plums, chocolate and tobacco marry with the oak nuances 48

Pinot Noir

Benton Lane ‘Estate’ Willamette Valley 2006 – Full of bing cherries, red plums, hibiscus & wild mushrooms 46

Bonaccorsi Santa Rita Hills 2005 - Very nice balance and finish; impressive depth & complexity 110

Ceja, Sonoma/Carneros 2005 - Plump and juicy fruit, notes of tea & tart cherry with an earthy overlay 77

Dierberg, Santa Maria Valley 2005 - It is so well-crafted that each flavor integrates perfectly with the next 80

Elizabeth Rose, Napa 2006 - Big raspberry to start followed by a mélange of smoke, leather and jammy plum 28

Eola Hills, Oregon 2007 - Packed with dark cherries, black pepper and spice, even a subtle touch of licorice 32

Five Rivers, Central Coast 2005 - Spicy, structured and complex with notes of wild strawberries and red cherries 28

HRW Hendry, Napa 2006 - Cranberry, cherry and cocoa flavors fade out into a dry, rustic, gravelly finish 37

Morgan ‘Tondre Grapefield’ Santa Lucia Highlands 2006 - Brilliant fruit and structure here, and a load of flavor 78

Siduri ‘Hawk’s View Vineyard’ Willamette Valley 2005 –Blue & blackberry flavors with a spicy, slightly herbal finish 77

Three Saints, Santa Maria Valley 2006–Explodes on the palate with juicy, flattering fruit & finishes very long & soft 45

Wallace Brook, Willamette Valley 2006 – A supple mouth feel with layers raspberry and red cherry fruit 39

Willamette Valley Vineyards 2006 - Distinctive flavors of black cherry, plum, and spice. A long, lingering finish 44

Red Blends

Crescendo ‘Virtuoso’ Napa 2004 - Berry flavors are ripe & round & lead to a long silky finish 39

De Lisio ‘Quarterback’ McLaren Vale 2006 – Notions of new saddle leather, black currants, licorice, and spice box 38

Duckhorn ‘Paraduxx’ Napa 2005 - Complex flavors of boysenberry, strawberry, dried currants, and toasted oak 85

Girard ‘Artistry’ Napa 2004 - Currants, black cherries & hints of orange rind with a lavish backdrop of crème brulee 70

Hedges ‘C.S.M.’ Columbia Valley 2006-Juicy fruit flavors are well balanced by firm, yet soft tannins, and bright acidity 26

Napanook, Napa 2004 - Complex with excellent concentration & beautiful balance; spice, sweet currant & plum notes 76

Shot Fire Ridge ‘Cuvee’ Barossa Valley 2005-One of the highest rated reds on the list and probably the best value 47

St. Supery ‘Elu’ Napa 2002 - Spice-cedar-berry-cherry flavors on the palate; the texture is rich & sumptuous 80

Tablas Creek ‘Esprit de Beaucastel’ Paso Robles 2005 - Offering notes of black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice 70

Tikal ‘Patriota’ Mendoza 2006 - Big, juicy, forward style, with layers of plum sauce, blackberry, & mocha flavors 43

Trefethan ‘Double T’ Napa 2005 – Well rounded Bordeaux blend with great all around character 45

Wallace, Barossa Valley 2006 - Ripe, peppery old-vine shiraz weight & texture; grenache adds cherry, toffee & earth 40

Worthy ‘Sophia’s Cuvee’ Napa 2005 - Bold and lush, with a generous bouquet of new oak, black cherry and cassis 56

 

Shiraz/Syrah

Avila, Santa Barbara County 2003 - Deep, dark, dense, and chunky with a mouthful of blueberry, plum and currant 29

Cat Amongst the Pigeons ‘Nine Lives’ Barossa 2006 -

 Full-bodied with layers of flavor, ripe fruit, excellent balance 30

Henry’s Drive ‘Dead Letter Office’ S.E. Australia 2005 – Well-rounded with blueberry, blackberry, spice, & coffee 55

Hope Estate ‘The Ripper!’ 2005 - A wine to be reckoned with, full bodied with

 blueberry, plum and pepper 30

Marquis Philips, S.E. Australia 2006 - Lovely blend of blackberry, black cherry & pepper enveloped in vanilla nuances 34

Star Lane, Santa Ynez Valley 2004– Notes of plum, blackberry & blueberry lead into tastes of spice, leather & earth 75

William Randle, Barossa Valley 2004 - Deep & packed with ripe, concentrated fruit, with exotic oak spice notes 75

Wyndham Estates ‘Bin 555’ S.E. Australia 2005 – Plums, berries, with notes of pepper, smoke and spice 24

 

Zinfandel

Cline ‘Ancient Vines’ California 2007 – What a zin is supposed to be; bright berries and pepper on the finish 28

Hendry ‘Block 7 & 22’ Napa 2006 – Superbly well-balanced with great fruit that masks the tannins and heat 59

Peachy Canyon, ‘Bin 119 Incredible Red’ California 2006 - Bright strawberries, toasty vanilla characteristics 24

Peter Paul ‘Serracino Vineyards’ Dry Creek Valley 2005 - A core of black cherry, cassis, cloves, & black pepper 37

Portalupi, Russian River Valley 2006 – Big and muscular; about 200 cases are made every year 48

Renwood ‘Grandmere’ Amador County 2004 – Truly old vines. Everything you want in a zin 48

Seghesio, Sonoma 2007 – One of the best zin makers on the planet; a family operated winery since 1895 40

Shooting Star, Lake County 2004 - Raspberry & other ripe black fruit, butter, and just a hint of cinnamon & nutmeg 25

Malbec

Don Baltezar ‘Reserve’ San Juan 2004 - The deep purple color and tastes of plums, cherries, and sweet spice 32

Ben Marco, Mendoza 2006 - A lovely mixture of fig, blackberry and cherry defines this opulent Malbec 35

Pascual Toso, Mendoza, Argentina 2007 – Intense notes of blueberries & plums reinforced by vanilla 24

Steltzner ‘Stags Leap District’ Napa 2005 – Big, luscious, supple… can you tell I really fancy it? 82

 

Italian Reds

Amarone della Valpolicella, Corteforte ‘Classico’ 2001 - Classic style with rich, raisiny fruits 90

Barbera d’ Asti, Ferro Carlo ‘Roche’ 2004 - Complex and extremely clean, this wine sports beautifully ripe tannins 42

Barbaresco, Castello di Neive ‘Reserva’ 1999 - Berries & licorice melt together with a long cocoa & vanilla finish 120

Barolo, Le Strette, Novello 2004 – Deep and complex “Like cashmere in a glass”   91

Chianti, Pacina ‘Chianti Colli Senesi’ Garantita 2003 - Light-medium in body with cherry, blackberry, and spice 41

Rosso di Montalcino, Tornesi 2005 - Palate of elegance and ripe berries & plums, with a very long finish 45

Super Tuscan, Casali di Bibbiano ‘Casalone’ Toscana 2004 – Argante’s little brother; an old school Italian red 35

Super Tuscan, Casali di Bibbiano ‘Argante’ Toscana 2004 -Small berries, light herbs, tobacco & licorice 61

Red Blend, Poderi Rosso Giovanni ‘Infinito’ Monferrato 2004 – Cab & Barbera blend; silky, elegant, & powerful 50

Red Blend, Shardana, Sardinia 2004 - Ripe berries, well integrated oak & spices, smooth, silky texture 57

 

French Reds

Bordeaux, Jean Pierre Moueix, Saint Emilion 2003 – Merlot-based blend made by one of the best winemakers ever 33

Burgundy, Louis Jadot ‘Pommard’ 2003 – Delightfully funky, needs some air to turn elegant 66

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau La Nerthe 2004 – Thirteen grape varietals blended to create this complex wine 82

Cotes du Rhone, Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2005 – Notes of tar, herbs, black cherries, plums and rugged tannins 55

Cotes du Rhone Villages, Domaine Grand Veneur ‘Les Champauvins’ 2006 - A complete wine, rich and fine 40

Red Varietals

Cabernet Franc, Buttonwood Farms, Santa Ynez Valley 2002 – A fresh berry blast with a rich and creamy texture 38

Cabernet Franc, Robert Sinskey ‘Los Carneros of Napa Valley’ Napa 2004 – Big, bad and beautiful 66

Charbono, Summers ‘Villa Andriana’ Napa 2005 – Copious berries with earthy undertones 39

Mourvedre, Crane Canyon ‘Noble Vineyard’ Knights Valley 2000 – Dark berries/minerals; think French but more body 43

Pinot Meunier, Chandon, Carneros 2006 - Flavors of plum & cherry complement a lusciously sweet & spicy balance 58

Petite Sirah, Bogle, California 2006 - Trademark inky and jammy tones fill the mouth with ripe fruit and berries 24

Petite Sirah, Consilience, Santa Barbara 2005 – Full-bodied; with heady notes, sweet tannin, & gigantic concentration 52

 

Merlot

Cartlidge & Brown, California 2005 – Great fruit up front 24

Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma 2003 - Rich and concentrated, with earthy herb, currant, tea and mineral flavors 50

La Garto, Mendoza 2005 - Rich, with freshly crushed plum & blackberry fruit, layered nicely vanilla & mineral hints 50

Miner Napa 2005 – F@#* ‘Sideways’ this merlot rocks (by the way, Miles’ favorite wine was a merlot) 75

St. Clement, Napa 2003 - Full bodied with concentrated dark fruits and a lingering finish 49