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NEW WORLD – OTHER REDS

 

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS ALEXANDER VALLEY  CYRUS’03…………. 79.49

AUSTIN HOPE PASO ROBLES “WEST SIDE RED” GARNET’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION………………31.99

BENNETT LANE NAPA “MAXIMUS”’05 – “Firm, rich and intense, with ripe, vivid blackberry and wild berry fruit and a mix of currant and raspberry. Keeps a tight focus on the long, layered finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.”……69.99

BODEGA BENEGAS ARGENTINA MENDOZA FINCA LIBERTAD”’05………….45.99

BODEGA BENEGAS ARGENTINA MENDOZA LYNCH MERITAGE”’05………….79.99

BOOKPURNONG HILL RIVERLAND “BLOCK 267” RED TABLE’99 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Tasty stuff, soft, supple and generous with its blackberry, violet, vanilla and spice flavors, which echo nicely on the silky, round finish.”…… 74.49

CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE COLUMBIA VALLEY “ARTIST SERIES”’95 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Smooth and juicy, with black cherry and blackberry sliding gently over the supple structure, echoing fruit and chocolate on the finish. Stylish, with immediate appeal and more going on with each sip. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.”………129.99

DAVID ARTHUR NAPA “MERTAGGIO”’05 – “Taut and firm, showing rich, concentrated currant, blackberry, spice and cedary oak flavors with tannins and acidity that give this structure. Finishes with spicy tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese.”…………………….119.99

ECLUSE PASO ROBLES “ENSEMBLE”’05……………….69.99

EL ROY ALEXANDER VALLEY “PROPRIETOR’S RED”’00 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…….41.19

FINCA EL RETIRO MENDOZA ARGENTINA “RESERVE” TEMPRANILLO’04..39.99

FOUNTAIN GROVE SONOMA “AESTIVOSSA”’95 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION .38.99

GEYSER PEAK ALEXANDER “RESERVE” MERITAGE’03 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “This is the winery’s Meritage, and the ’03 has all five Bordeaux varieties, led by Cabernet Sauvignon.  It’s a fairly standard Alexander Valley Cab, dry and herbal, soft in tannins and ageworthy, and, in this case, complex and elegant.”………….………89.99

 GIRARD NAPA “NAPA VALLEY”’99 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION- “Tight, dense and richly flavored, with firm currant, chocolate and blackberry flavors that are sharply focused.  Reveals extra layers of depth and dimension.  Firms up on the finish, where the tannins flex their muscles.”………….………69.99

GIRARD NAPA “NAPA VALLEY”’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION- “A classy Cabernet that offers richness without excess, with aromas of ripe cherry, plum and blackberry, with a touch of espresso.  Excellent balance, lively acidity, firm tannins and a long complex aftertaste.  Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec.” ………63.99

HEDGES COLUMBIA VALLEY “RED MOUNTAIN RESERVE”’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION……. 67.79

HEDGES WASHINGTON STATE “THREE VINEYARD RED”’05…..….48.99

IRON HORSE ALEXANDER T BAR T “BDX 3” BLEND’05……………………39.99

LEVIATHAN NAPA “PROPRIETARY RED”’07 – “Big, ripe and elegant, firm and spicy, this supple-textured red offers a mix of anise, currant, plum, spice, tobacco leaf and cedar, gaining depth and holding its focus on the long finish. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot.”…………….99.99

LITTLE VALLEY WINERY RED BLEND NAPA’07……………………………39.99

PEJU PROVENCE NAPA “RED TABLE”’NV……….…………….47.99

PEIRANO ESTATE LODI “HERITAGE – THE OTHER RED”’07……………….33.99

RENAISSANCE SIERRA FOOTHILLS  “PRESTIGE CLARET”’95 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…….57.99

RELATIVITY VINEYARDS CALIFORNIA “QUANTUM”’07……………………36.99

ROBERT KEENAN NAPA “SPRING MOUNTAIN” CABERNET FRANC’05…….129.99

SEAVEY NAPA “CARAVINA”’00 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “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” ……….60.49

SEGHESIO MENDOCINO “BARBARA”’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION….89.99

SPRING VALLEY VINEYARDS WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON “URIAH”’06 – “Smooth and focused, with a cigar box character to make the ripe blackberry and currant fruit more interesting, finishing with polished tannins. Has great presence without being pushy, and the finish doesn’t quit. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2014.”………….…..85.99

STEVENOT CALAVERAS COUNTY TEMPRANILLO’99- CELLAR AGED SELECTION..…36.09

STOLPMAN VINEYARD SANTA YNEZ “LIMESTONE HILL CUVEE”’04….44.99

TREANNA CENTRAL COAST “PROPRIETARY RED”’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Firm and concentrated, this is an immense wine with a dense, chewy core of currant, blackberry, herb and cedary oak…won’t leave you feeling shortchanged on flavor.”………….74.99

TUSK N RED MENDOCINO’03…………….36.59

VALLEY OF THE MOON SONOMA “CUVEE DE LA LUNA”’99 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION……………….51.69

VINA ALMAVINA CHILE  “PUENTE ALTO”’99 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “This has a laser beam of currant and cassis running through its densely textured palate. Extra notes of cocoa powder, mineral and smoke come in on the finish. Densely structured, but the tannins are sweet and finely grained. A serious wine for the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc.”……118.89

VINA ALMAVINA CHILE  “PUENTE ALTO”’00 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “The currant, cedar, mineral and cocoa flavors smolder underneath the fleshy, enveloping mouthfeel, with a wall of ripe, finely grained tannins taking over on the smoky finish. Not quite as dense as top vintages, but still clearly outstanding. Cabernet Sauvignon with Carmenère”……………118.99

VINA LA ROSA LA PALMA CHILE  “CACHAPOAL VALLEY” CARMENERE’08…33.99

VINA MONTES COLCHAGUA VALLEY “PURPLE ANGEL”’05 – “Ripe and plush, with a dense but reserved core of plum and blackberry fruit that will need some cellaring to get past the mocha, coffee and loam notes.  Long and dark on the finish, rthis is well put together.  Carmenere and Petit Verdot.  Now in its third vintage, and improving.”…………….75.99

VINAS DE VILLA MENDOZA MALBEC’08…………….34.99

WATERBROOK WASHINGTON “RED MOUNTAIN”’00 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Rich in texture, with cedar, green olive and blueberry flavors on a muscular frame, but it’s not heavy, just impressively focused to point the flavors to a long, long finish. The fruit echoes strongest.” ….55.59