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American Wines
PINOT NOIR
ACACIA NAPA-CARNEROS “DESOTO VINEYARD”’98………………73.09
ACACIA NAPA-CARNEROS’03………….42.19
ADELSHEIM YAM HILL COUNTY “ELIZABETH’S RESERVE”’00………….67.89
ARCHERY SUMMIT OREGON “ARCUS ESTATE”’00 – “Effusively fresh and fruit-centered, brimming with fresh plum and cherry flavors, finishing with fleshy texture and fine tannins” 98.09
ARCHERY SUMMIT OREGON “PREMIER CUVEE”’00 – “Ripe and open-textured, with scratchy tannins rubbing against the generous cherry and berry flavors, turning cedary on the finish”………………………………………60.39
BOUCHAINE CARNEROS’01……………………..35.79
BUENA VISTA CARNEROS’00 – “Light-bodied, but with a solid frame of oak holding up herbal and berry flavors.”………………………….39.99
CAMBRIA SANTA MARIA VALLEY “BENCH BREAK VINEYARD”’00 – “Sleek, refined, firmly tannic style, yet the core earthy plum and blackberry flavors are spicy and minerally, with good length, echoing sour cherry.”…………….57.99
CAMBRIA SANTA MARIA VALLEY “RAE’S”’00 – “Complex, concentrated and well-structured, with a mix of ripe cherry, raspberry and blackberry. Firm, supple tannins and excellent length. Has more backbone and depth than most from this vintage.” 65.99
CHALONE CENTRAL COAST “ESTATE”’02 – “Silky, with a pretty array of black cherry-plum- and raspberry-scented fruit that's deftly balanced, complex and elegantly styled, turning delicate and perfumed.” ……………45.69
CUVAISON NAPA – “Complex flavors, with a mix of plum, wild berry and beefy-leathery notes that are well-proportioned”………………41.69
DOMAINE SERENE OREGON “YAMHILL CUVEE”’01 – “Firm in texture, lively in flavor, becoming supple as the red berry, red plum, and cream flavors mingle through the fine-grained finish, where it all lingers nicely”………….49.59
GLORIA FERRER SONOMA “ETESIAN SONOMA”’02………………29.59
GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU SONOMA COAST “BLOCK 13”’02………38.49
J. LOHR SAN JOSE “CROSSING POINT”’02……………..29.10
KING ESTATE WILLIAMETTE VALLEY “PFEIFFER VINEYARD”’00 – “Bright and juicy, lively with black cherry, citrus and spice…which vibrate nicely on the finish.” 60.39
KING ESTATE OREGON “DOMAINE”’01 – “Strives for elegance and delicacy and achieves a lithe, pretty style, centering on strawberry and raspberry flavors shaded with dusky spice notes. Flavors build with successive sips.”……….74.09
KOSTA BROWNE SONOMA “KANZLEE VINEYARD”’02 – “A luxurious style, with deep, rich, supple black cherry, plum and wild berry fruit that's plush and concentrated, revealing extra flavor dimensions and layers of complexity, all the while holding its focus on ripe, dark fruit. Finishes with ripe, smooth tannins and just a touch of heat.”….67.09
LA CREMA SONOMA COAST’03………………….37.69
MARIMAR TORRES RUSSIAN RIVER “DON MIGUEL VINEYARD”’00 – “Well-crafted, with tasty tea, cola, anise, cedar and dried berry, giving it a complex flavor profile” …….48.79
OPOLO CENTRAL COAST’01………………….52.19
PANTHER CREEK WILLIAMETTE VALLEY “YOUNGBERG VINEYARD”’00 – “Firm in texture, lively in flavor, brimming with raspberry, currant and exotic spice flavors”….70.59
PATZ & HALL SONOMA “SONOMA COAST”’02 – “Fragrant wild berry, stewed plum and raspberry scents are joined by pretty floral and earthy raspberry aromas in this firm, intense yet delicate wine..deftly balanced, finishing with firm, fine-grained tannins and excellent length.” 55.69
REX GOLIATH CENTRAL COAST’03…………………….23.49
REX HILL OREGON “SEVEN SPRINGS VINEYARD”’01 – “Lean, lithe and wonderfully focused, with juicy blackberry and cherry flavors shaded with hints of mineral and peppery spice. Has length and elegance.” …………….62.99
REX HILL OREGON “MELROSE VINEYARD”’01 – “Silky and seductive, appealing for its blackberry and black tea flavors, persisting nicely on the round finish.” ……62.99
SAINTSBURY CARNEROS “RESERVE”’00 – “Intense and concentrated, with ripe, vibrant red cherry, blackberry, anise and cedary oak notes. Deftly balanced, with firm acidity and a long, complex aftertaste.” ….67.99
SANFORD SANTA RITA HILLS “SANFORD & BENEDICT VINEYARD”’00 – “Elegantly styled. Intense, spicy sour cherry, strawberry and cranberry fruit with subtle fresh earth nuances.”….67.89
SANFORD SANTA RITA HILLS “SANFORD & BENEDICT VINEYARD”’01 – “Wonderful aromas of blackberry, black cherry, mineral, lavender and spice, with a rich core of fruit flavors that are plush yet structured, with lively acidity and firm, ripe tannins.” 67.99
WILLAMETTE VALLEY “JOE DOBBES SIGNATURE CUVEE”’98 – “Supple, round and generous with its black cherry and blackberry flavors, shaded with hints of tea leaf and spice. Finishes firmly enough to want cellaring” ……………..74.99
American Wines
OTHER REDS
ARROWOOD RUSSIAN RIVER “SARALEE’S VINEYARD”’00 – “Plush and fragrant, with supple blueberry, black cherry and white pepper flavors. Fresh herbs, loads of toasty oak and round tannins wrap around the finish.”…………..………………..71.99
BACIO DIVINO NAPA’98 – “A touch earthy, with a complex core of ripe plum and cherry-laced flavors. This blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese and Petite Sirah fills in the flavor gaps nicely.”107.49
BEAULIEU VINEYARD NAPA “BEAUZEAUX”’99 – “A medium-bodied, moderately ripe style, with herb and pepper adding to the wild berry and black cherry fruit mix” .38.39
BERINGER NAPA CABERNET FRANC’96 – “Supple and openly fruity, with rich, appealing, spicy cherry, wild berry and plum notes. Finishes with a touch of earth and cedar and polished tannins” ……… 96.39
BONTERRA MENDOCINO/LAKE SYRAH’01…………….33.09
BYRON IO SANTA BARBARA COUNTY’98……………………68.39
CLINE CALIFORNIA “RED TRUCK”’02 – “Ripe and intense, with a refreshing burst of pomegranate, mineral, cherry and pine tones, with firm tannins and a lively structure keeping it lively. Debut vintage of this blend. Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Alicante Bouschet and Pinot Noir”…………………..25.49
COASTAL RIDGE CALIFORNIA SHIRAZ’02……………………….23.79
EL ROY ALEXANDER VALLEY “PROPRIETOR’S RED”’00…….36.19
FIFE MENDOCINO CARIGNANE’98…………….33.99
FOUNTAIN GROVE SONOMA “AESTIVOSSA” ’95………………………… 33.99
GARY FARRELL SONOMA “ENCOUNTER”’98 – “Deftly balanced, with tightly reined in currant, anise, game, pencil lead and cedary oak flavors. Definitely needs time to show its inner stuffing. Should be worth a short wait. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.”.56.99
GLASS MOUNTAIN CALIFORNIA SYRAH’00………………………18.49
GUENOC MENDICINO “SERPETINE MEADOW”’97 – “Ripe and lively, with floral, plum and black cherry flavors, gaining depth and intensity and finishing with a wall of firm tannins.”….55.59
HANNA SONOMA “TWO RANCH RED”’00…. 30.99
HEDGES COLUMBIA VALLEY “RED MOUNTAIN RESERVE”’97……. 62.79
J. LOHR SAN JOSE “CYPRESS” SHIRAZ’02……………….29.09
JADE MOUNTAIN NAPA “LA PROVENCALE”’02…………….38.69
L’ECOLE NO. 41 WASHINGTON “PEPPER BRIDGE VINEYARD APOGEE WALLA WALLA VALLEY’01 – “Fine, elegant style offers real transparency into its red pepper, black cherry and black currant flavors, finishing with a subtle balance of fruit and spice as the flavors mingle with pretty oak notes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.” 62.49
LEWIS CELLARS NAPA “ALEC’S BLEND”01 – “Intense and concentrated, with a medley of ripe, rich fruit, blackberries and raspberries, and a pretty touch of mocha and cedary oak, building to a richly tannic finish. Syrah and Merlot.”…..65.69
LOLONIS REDWOOD VALLEY “ORPHEUS” SYRAH’00……………..47.49
MACROSTIE CARNEROS “WILDCAT MOUNTAIN VINEYARD”’00 – “Veers toward the earthy, leathery, white pepper side of Syrah, yet has richness and complexity, with currant, stalky spice and herbal flavors. Firmly tannic” …………..51.09
MARAMONTE SIERRA “SYRAGE”’01…………29.49
MICHAEL & DAVID PHILLIPS “EARTHQUAKE SYRAH – LODI VINEYARDS”’02 – “Toasty oak notes dominate the warm, ripe berry and cherry flavors, finishing on a caramel-vanilla note.”………………44.49
NEYERS NAPA “HUDSON VALLEY” SYRAH’02……..58.89
PAHLMEYER NAPA “PROPRIETOR RED”’00 – “Wonderful richness, complexity and concentration, with layers of mouthcoating dark fruits centered around currant, plum, blackberry and even a trace of prune. Finishes with a long gush of ripe fruit and ripe tannins that ease into the elegant aftertaste” …………..125.23
PARDUCCI CALIFORNIA PETITE SIRAH’00 – “Ripe and concentrated, a deep rustic wine, with prune, blackberry, blueberry and chocolate notes, finishing with a firm wall of tannins”………………………………25.29
RENAISSANCE SIERRA FOOTHILLS “PRESTIGE CLARET”’95…….52.99
SEAVEY NAPA “CARAVINA”’00 – “Ripe and intense, with vivid flavors of blueberry pie, blackberry and chocolate. Earthy tannins, cedary oak and herbal notes fold into a firm, concentrated finish” ……….55.49
SEGHESIO MENDOCINO BARBERA’99………………………. 43.59
SHAFER NAPA “RELENTLESS”’01 – “Sleek, rich and intense, with a tight beam of wild berry, black cherry, pepper and spice, picking up dark chocolate and mocha notes while revealing depth and concentration. Plenty of tannins on the finish, too. Syrah and Petite Sirah.” ….83.19
SHAFER NAPA “FIREBREAK”’02……………..58.99
SPRING MOUNTAIN NAPA CABERNET-MERLOT’99……….……………72.79
SPRING MOUNTAIN NAPA “SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT” SYRAH’97 – “Dark, ripe and complex, with rich, intense black cherry, spice, plum, beef and chocolate notes, finishing with firm tannins and fine length.”……………………….94.19
ST. CLEMENT “OROPPAS”’00 1.5L – “Ripe and complex, with tiers of candied cherry, plum, cedar, anise and tobacco. Well-balanced, with long, spicy, earthy tannins” 119.59
STELTZNER NAPA CLARET’2000…………38.49
STEVENOT CALAVERAS COUNTY TEMPRANILLO’99………………………31.09
SWANSON NAPA “ALEXIS”’00 – “A stylish wine, with layers of rich currant, blackberry, coffee, toasty oak and spicy anise notes. It firms up midpalate, picking up chewy tannins and a peppery edge. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Cabernet Franc.” ……….67.99
TABLAS CREEK PASO ROBLES “RESERVE CUVEE” ROUGE’99 – “Blackberry, grape and pencil lead aromas lead to similar flavors in this tight, compact, muscular wine, finishing with the kind of dry, leathery tannins that beg for short-term cellaring.”……………………….94.19
TREANA CENTRAL COAST “PROPRIETARY RED”’99 – “A mix of high-toned plum and berry, with earthy, leathery flavors… leaving a mouthpuckering sensation and hints of tar and oak. Needs a little time. Best from 2003 through 2008.” ……49.99
TREANA CENTRAL COAST “PROPRIETARY RED”’00 – “Stylish and fragrant, with excellent depth and focus to the blackberry, blueberry and roasted coffee tones. Toasty, cedary oak accents the ripe, spicy flavors of the finish, with herb notes and firm tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.” ………….51.99
TURNBULL CELLARS NAPA “OLD BULL RED”’00……………….34.19
TURNBULL CELLARS NAPA-OAKVILLE “TOROSO”’02………..46.69
VALLEY OF THE MOON SONOMA “CUVEE DE LA LUNA”’97 – “Starts with metallic aromas, picking up smoky, toasty oak, roasted herb, plum and firm tannin on the finish.”. 40.99
VALLEY OF THE MOON SONOMA “CUVEE DE LA LUNA”’99……………….46.69
VENEZIA NOUVO MONDO SANGIOVESE’95………………………….…36.99
WATERBROOK COLUMBIA VALLEY “MALAGNE”’02……………..33.79
WATERBROOK COLUMBIA VALLEY MELANGE’03……….33.79
ZACA MESA SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SYRAH “B3 BLACK BEAR BLOCK”’99 – “Dominated by oaky cedar and coconut notes, which frame firm, tart tannins, currant, black cherry, beef and dried herb flavors” .45.99
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