Wines and Makers - Special Discounts

Balletto 2008 Pinot Noir

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Harvest Dates: September 2 through October 1, 2008 Brix at Harvest: 23.9 to 25.8 Clones: This Pinot was created from 14 different clones of Pinot Noir. Each lot was fermented separately in 6-ton open-top tanks, barrel aged and then blended in April 2009. The clones included: Swan, 667, 777, 115, 113, 9, 32, 15, 37 and 23 and each clone contributed slightly different characteristics to the final blend. Vineyard: The grapes for this vintage came from the main vineyard on Occidental Road in Santa Rosa, our Burnside Vineyards west of Sebastopol and BCD Vineyard on Guerneville Road. Soil: Balletto has several soils on which their grapes are grown. They are Wright Loam Shallow, Clear Lake Clay, Blucher Fine Sandy Loam and Goldridge. Other Information: This wine was barrel aged for 10 months in French oak, 30% of which was new. Total Cases Produced: 3,165

Price:$ 24.00 Special Price:$ 15.50

Manzanita Creek 2007 Zinfandel Alfonso Vineyard Russian River Valley

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Hand-harvested and fermented in six-ton fermentors with two daily pump overs. Aged in primarily Seguin Moreau and Radeaux coopered new and neutral American oak barrels for 26 months. Composition: 100 % Zinfandel pH: 3.62 Acidity: .679 grams/100ml Alcohol: 15.6% Aspect: western - facing, slope Year planted: 1976 Clone: Teldeschi Root stock: St. George Trellis: VSP Recommended cellaring: 2 to 6 years

Price:$ 36.00 Special Price:$ 24.00

Manzanita Creek 2007 Syrah De Luxe Sonoma Coast

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Composition: 98% Syrah, 2% Petite Sirah Soil profile: The Mollisol soil series consists of abundant organic matter in the topsoil (33% clay) and subsurface (48% clay) layers. Both drainage and heat retention in soil type are quite good, allowing for naturally balanced vine vigor in addition to physiological ripeness. pH: 3.68 Acidity: .661 grams/100ml Alcohol: 15% Aspect: west - facing flat Year planted: 1996 Clone: Teldeschi Root stock: 100R Trellis: VSP Recommended cellaring: 2 to 8 years

Price:$ 28.00 Special Price:$ 18.00

Manzanita Creek 2007 Zinfandel Alfonso Vineyard Russian River Valley - 2nd bottling

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Hand-harvested and fermented in six-ton fermentors with two daily pump overs. Aged in primarily Seguin Moreau and Radeaux coopered new and neutral American oak barrels for 26 months. Composition: 100% Zinfandel pH: 3.62 Acidity: .679 grams/100ml Alcohol: 15.5% Aspect: western - facing, slope Year planted: 1976 Clone: Teldeschi Root stock: St. George Trellis: VSP Recommended cellaring: 2 to 6 years Production: 1100 cases

Price:$ 28.00 Special Price:$ 18.50

Manzanita Creek 2007 Zinfandel Carreras Ranch

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The 2007 Carreras Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel is produced from the heart of the Carreras Vineyard. The grapes are tended to by Rick Schluter, husband to Marci Carreras Schluter. Rick is the consummate grape grower, a haggler, a prophet and yes, a poet. Hand-harvested and fermented in four-ton open top fermentors with two daily pump overs. Aged in primarily Nadalie and Radeaux coopered new and neutral French and American oak barrels for 26 months.
Soil profile: Unusually deep hillside topsoil consisting of alluvial and volcanic composite allows the vines a slow, even rate of maturity despite the warm, western exposure. Blend: 100% Zinfandel Year planted: 1905 pH: 3.71 Acidity: .66 grams/100ml Alcohol: 16.9% Cellaring: Recommended 3 to 8 years Case production: 338

Price:$ 42.00 Special Price:$ 29.00

Manzanita Creek 2007 Zinfandel Three Vines

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Hand-harvested and fermented in six-ton open top fermentors with two daily pump overs. Aged in primarily Seguin Moreau and Radeaux coopered new and neutral French and American oak barrels for 26 months.
Soil profile: The Mollisol soil series consists of abundant organic matter in the topsoil(33% clay) and subsurface(48% clay) layers. Both drainage and heat retention in this soil type are quite good, allowing for naturally balanced vine vigor in addition to physiological ripeness. Blend: 100% Zinfandel Clone: Primitivo # 3 Rootstock: St. George Trellis: head trained pH: 3.62 Acidity: .679 grams/100ml Alcohol: 15.3% Cellaring: Recommended 2 to 6 years Case production: 3000

Price:$ 27.00 Special Price:$ 17.00

Manzanita Creek 2007 Stealth

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Hand-harvested and fermented in a six-ton open top fermentor with three daily pump overs. Aged in primarily Radeaux coopered new and neutral American and French oak barrels for 26 months. Composition: 100% Zinfandel Appellation: Alexander Valley Soil profile: The Mollisol soil series consists of abundant organic matter in the topsoil (33% clay) and subsurface (48% clay) layers. Both drainage and heat retention in this soil type are quite good, allowing for naturally balanced vine vigor in addition to physiological ripeness.

Price:$ 55.00 Special Price:$ 37.00

Iron Horse 2006 Wedding Cuvee

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The 2006 Wedding Cuvee is the most romantic of the Iron Horse Sparkling's. Made from predominantly Pinot Noir, it has an enchanting pink gold color. Appellation: Green Valley of Russian River Valley Blend: 86% Pinot Noir 14% Chardonnay Alcohol: 13.5% v/v Acidity: .72 g/100ml Residual sugar: 0.50 g/100ml Harvest dates: August 30 - September 16, 2006 Date bottled: May 2007 Release date: 1st disgorging, August 2009 Total production: 5,300 cases

Price:$ 38.00 Special Price:$ 30.50

Jaxon Keys 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson's Vineyard

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Peterson's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon produces fruit-forward luscious wines. A wine of intensity and depth -- aged in French, American and Hungarian barrels and bottled unfined. Case production: 350

Price:$ 22.00 Special Price:$ 15.50

Duxoup 2006 Syrah Dry Creek Valley

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Duxoup wines express not only terroir, but also the skilled handwork of the two owners, both experienced winemakers respected for their independence and consistent quality. They are serious about their chosen wines: Syrah, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Gamay Noir and Charbono. The Duxoup signature is fruit and balance. The wines are rare, but available, under the Duxoup and Gennaio labels. Production: 345 cases

Price:$ 27.00 Special Price:$ 20.00

Wilson Dry Creek Valley 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Starting with hand-selected grapes from the estate vineyards, Wilson produces traditional wines using traditional winemaking methods. The grapes are fermented in small open topped fermenters, hand punched down and then aged in French and American oak barrels. The combination of their vineyard's terroir plus the low-yields produces wines with great depth and intensity. Alcohol: 14.7% Ageing: 25 months in French oak barrels Production: 500 cases

Price:$ 24.00 Special Price:$ 22.00

Mazzocco 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley

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Harvest: October 2007 Fermentation: The grapes were hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Recommended cellaring time: 2-10 years

Price:$ 24.00 Special Price:$ 22.00

Wilson Winery 2007 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley

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A blend of three estate vineyards, this 100% Zinfandel expresses classic Dry Creek Valley Zin characteristics. Aging: 14 months in French and American oak barrels Alcohol: 15.6% Production: 540 cases

Price:$ 24.00 Special Price:$ 22.00

Owen Roe Sharecropper's 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Most of the fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon is from the Six Prong Vineyard in Alderdale, Washington.

Price:$ 20.00 Special Price:$ 18.00

Dark Horse 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Scharf Family Vineyard

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Dark Horse sources fruit from small, quality growers in the Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys. The grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness then gently crushed and fermented, coaxing out the best of their varietal characteristics.

Price:$ 38.00 Special Price:$ 34.00

Sauvignon Blanc Sample Pack

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Oisly-Thesee 2008 Touraine Sauvignon This wine is yellow/green in color, with aromas of cassis leaves and elder trees. Beautiful balance in the mouth, with muscat finish that lingers after tasting. Forefathers 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc This wine offers citrus, stone fruit (peach) and pear characters in both aroma and taste. The wine is fully textural with good fruit and body in the mid-palate. The finish, being a little more structural, gives excellent length and delivery. Forth 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Sanford Ranch Bursting with bright tropical and fresh green apple notes. Production: 520 cases

Price:$ 47.00 Special Price:$ 42.30

Sonoma County Chardonnays

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From the Russian River Valley: Mueller 2007 Russian River Chardonnay Full in body and generous in flavor, this wine glides softly with beautifully balanced natural acidity. Mango, pineapple, pear and apple flavors dance harmoniously on the palette in this enormously enjoyable wine. The finish; long and crisp with toasty oak and butterscotch nuances. Enjoyable today or cellar for an additional 2-4 years for added complexity. Technical Data Harvest Date: 9/03/07 Harvest Brix: 24.4 pH at harvest: 3.3 pH at bottling: 3.4 Total acid at bottling: 0.60 Alcohol by volume: 14.6% Fermentation: Aged in 100% French oak, 100% ML Production: 1,220 cases From the Alexander Valley: Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2007 Estate Chardonnay This wine displays a pale gold color with green reflections. Aromas of pineapple, sweet white corn and spicy Asian pear combine with notes of fresh nuts, barrel spice and hints of ginger. On the palate it balances medium acidity with integrated oak and a lush texture revealing layers of pineapple, pear, lemon cream pie, honeysuckle and spice. Vineyards: Stuhlmuller Vineyards is located at the southern edge of the Alexander Valley, where it converges with two other highly regarded Sonoma County appellations, Chalk Hill and the Russian River Valley. On its eastern edge, the 150-acre vineyard borders the Russian River. Situated in a unique location that is part river benchlands and part hillside, the vineyard benefits from its alluvial gravel soils and the more rocky soils that comprise the hillside sections of the vineyard. Technical Notes: Alcohol: 14.2% pH: 3.53 Composition: 100% Chardonnay Total Acidity: 0.63 g/100ml Production: 5600 cases Release Date: January 2009 Bottled: June 2008 From Carneros: Schug 2007 Chardonnay Carneros A wine with the powerful elegance of the finest white Burgundy. It has a ripe, spicy tropical bouquet with flavors that suggest citrus, pear and apple-butter. Well-balanced acidity gives it a crisp, clean finish, making it an excellent wine with food. Vineyards: 42% Schug Estate, 25% Ricci, 9% Sangiacomo, 13% Cornerstones, 5% Lund, 4% Smith, 2% Wood Valley Appellation: 94% Carneros, 6% Sonoma Valley Harvest Dates: September 4 through October 5, 2007 Sugar at harvest: 23.9 degrees Brix average Fermentation: 100% barrel fermented Aging/cooperage: Aged "sur-lie" for 8 months; 22% new medium toast french "Allier" Alcohol: 14.0% by volume Acidity: TA = 0.74 g/100ml; pH = 3.41 Production: 5178 cases Release date: September 1st, 2008

Price:$ 74.00 Special Price:$ 66.50

Red & White

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Pedroncelli 2006 Zinfandel Mother Clone Pedroncelli's Zinfandel style is to showcase Dry Creek Valley's personality of fruit and spice. The grapes are hand-picked with scrupulous attention paid to harvesting the fruit at the optimum time, without over-ripening the fruit. The grapes were picked the last week of September and lots were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. The cellar crew performs three pumpovers per day-this process adds softness and extracts color and flavor from the skins. Following fermentation, the wine was aged in American oak barrels for 12 months. Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Blend: 88% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah Aging: 12 months in new French oak and seasoned American oak Alcohol: 14.4% pH: 3.53 Total Acidity: .600g/100ml Bottled: February 2008 Saini 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Block 30 Historically, Block 30 has produced some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc grapes and well known producers, such as Geyser Peak Winery and Kenwood Vineyards, have sourced from this area of the Saini's vineyards. Located on the valley floor in the Dry Creek Valley, this particular block produces wines of great character and fruit intensity. The grapes were harvested at first light to capture the bright fruit and crisp acidity, and that shines through in the resulting wine. Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Saini Vineyards, Block 30 Alcohol: 13.3% Production: 180 cases

Price:$ 31.00 Special Price:$ 27.00

The Other Whites

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Viognier: Hawley 2008 Viognier Barrel Fermented This 100% Viognier shows its typical peach and jasmine-like flavors, along with citrus and spice notes. Its complex flavors mingle honeysuckle, pineapple, peach, apricot and orange blossoms with a wonderfully light, clean fruity aroma. The mouth feel is luscious with moderate acidity, and a long fruity finish. Pinot Gris: Balletto 2007 Pinot Gris This beautiful pale straw colored wine has aromas of red apples and figs with orange blossom floral undertones. The flavors are fruit forward with fresh fig, peach and a hint of cream. This is a great wine on a summer day or would do well as an aperitif.

Price:$ 36.00 Special Price:$ 32.50

Red, White & Rose

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Classic Sonoma county wineries are represented by this 3 pack. From Dry Creek we have Forchini and Pedroncelli, both pioneers. And from Alexander Valley we have our next door neighbors, Alexander Valley Vineyards. Forchini 2006 BeauSierra Cabernet Sauvignon, the predominate grape, provides structure and color and is complemented by the fruit, herb and spice flavors from the other varietals. Pedroncelli 2008 Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley While the clean and refreshing citrus, melon and tropical fruit aromas and flavors predominate, the toasted oak adds complexity and the wine finishes crisp and full flavored. Dry Rose of Sangiovese 2008 Alexander Valley Vineyards This cranberry colored wine has beautiful aromas of watermelon and strawberry. In the glass, are rich flavors of watermelon, dark cherry along with a touch of stone and tropical fruits.

Price:$ 42.00 Special Price:$ 37.80

Pinot Noir, Two great appellations

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Inman Family 2006 Thorn Road Ranch Pinot Noir Tangy sour cherry, baked blueberries, fresh blackberries, savory roasted meat, sage and black tea. Nice tannins, to match the pretty fruit and high acid. Should age very well. Long tasty finish. Although the label reads Thorn Road, this 2006 wine is made from the Klopp family's Thorn Ridge Ranch. Prior to bottling there were unresolved trademark issues surrounding the name, so they went with Thorn Road. These have now been resolved and once again they will be able to refer to this lovely vineyard by its proper name. Farmed by Ted Klopp with sustainable practices, it is located high in the Sebastopol Hills, in an area which had previously been designated Sonoma Coast, but is now part of the expanded Russian River Valley appellation. The character of the fruit is neither typical Russian River nor typical Sonoma Coast. The deep dark berry profile is the result of the steep east facing aspect high above the fog line and the goldridge soils. The clones are Pommard, Swan, 667 and 777 and are from the upper and lower parts of the ranch. Production Notes Harvest of both the upper and lower ranch took place on September 25, 2006, in what has come to be known as "Operation Firefly". Ted Klopp and his picking team arrived at the vineyard at 2am; the pickers donned headlamps and began to harvest to take advantage of the cool temperatures. The higher elevation of the Thorn Ranch means that there is no fog layer to keep it cool in the morning, so as soon as the sun rises, it begins to warm up. Sadly, because of the night pick, not as much of the Botrytis rot was cut out as might have been the case in the day which lead to serious triage at the winery. Nevertheless, looking across the vineyard that morning was like looking at a swarm of fireflies buzzing in the vineyard. By 5:30 am, this was the view from the vineyard as we were loading the trucks for the winery. Amazing! Winemaker Notes The fruit was destemmed and fermented in open-top 5-ton stainless steel tanks. Because of Botrytis, the wine was not cold soaked and the must was adjusted with acidulated water to reduce the effects of the Botrytis (which rasied the sugar in excess of 30 degrees BRIX in the fermenter) and ease the fermentation. The wine was pressed off when dry and aged in a combination of new, one year and two year old French barrels: about 50% was new. The wine was blended to tank in February 2007 and then returned barrel, to finish the 11 month elevage. The wines were kept on their lees, even after blending, and stirred weekly between October and February. The wines were filtered by crossflow and bottled on August 21, 2007. Varietal: Pinot Noir Appellation: Russian River Valley Acid: 0.57 pH: 3.6 Aging: 11 months sur lies aging in French Oak Alcohol: 13.7% Penner-Ash 2007 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir Focused black cherry, raspberry, mineral and spice flavors on the nose. Expansive red and black fruits along with fine-grained tannins compliment a broad, textured palate. Vanilla and Asian spice lingers on the finish. Harvest Date: September 28 - October 13, 2007 Brix at harvest: 23.5 Finished TA: 4.4 g/L Finished pH: 3.92 Bottled: September 2008 Release date: May 2009 Aging: 10 months in 29% new French oak, 36% one year-old French oak and 35% neutral French oak Vineyards: 100% Shea Vineyard Clone: Dijon 114 and Pommard Cases produced: 315

Price:$ 107.00 Special Price:$ 95.00

Zinfandel, Three Valleys

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From the Napa Valley: Madrigal 2006 Zinfandel Napa Valley Effusive aromas of black raspberries and cherries swell to soft waves of cloves, vanilla and sweet toasty oak. A mouth-filling core of buoyant red berries expands to ripe sweet fruit and lively black pepper notes. Like a warm cloak, the plush finish delivers a mantle of allspice and caramel wrapped in creamy mocha and cinnamon toast. From the Dry Creek Valley: Dark Horse 2007 Zinfandel Treborce Vineyard Rich in jammy black cherry, intense wild berry, smoke and licorice. It has cinnamon and clove aromas followed by both white and cracked black pepper. From the Alexander Valley: McClain Family Vineyards 2006 Zinfandel Uplifting fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry predominate in the aroma. The palate is round and lush with a hint of vanilla.

Price:$ 86.00 Special Price:$ 77.40

The best of both worlds

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Forth 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon All Boys High in the beautiful sun washed and steep, terraced and rock vineyard named for their daughter, Rebecca, vines struggle, producing low yields and small berries. When the perfect balance of sugars, pH and acidity is reached these berries are carefully handpicked and carried to the winery where they are cold soaked and fermented slowly in small lots in open top bins. Harvest date: October 13th and 19th, 2007 AVA: Dry Creek Valley, Forth & Gradek ranches Brix: 25 Organically farmed Cabernet, clone 8 Alcohol: 14.5% Ageing: 20 months in primarily once-used French & American oak barrels Production: 1150 cases Hawkes 2007 Chardonnay This is anything but a typical California Chardonnay. It has no residual sugar. It does not undergo malolactic fermentation and does not see any new oak. We aged this Chardonnay sur lie for about 6 months in old Hungarian barrels. Frequent lees stirring gave it depth and minerality while the acid remains bright and cleansing. 700 cases produced.

Price:$ 45.00 Special Price:$ 40.00

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

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Katherine Goldschmidt 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon pH: 3.66 Total acidity: 5.87g/l Residual sugar: Dry Alcohol: 14.5% Vineyard: Crazy Creek Estate - Alexander Valley Yield: 4.1 tons per acre, by hand Clone: Jackson Aging: 2 years Barrels: Allier Oak, 30% new Fining: Unfined and Unfiltered Case production: 595 Forth 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Rebecca's Vineyard High in the beautiful sun washed and steep, terraced and rock vineyard named for their daughter, Rebecca, vines struggle, producing low yields and small berries. When the perfect balance of sugars, pH and acidity is reached these berries are carefully handpicked and carried to the winery where they are cold soaked and fermented slowly in small lots in open top bins. Harvest date: September 2005 Yield: 1.1 tons per acre Brix: 23.8 pH: 3.79 Alcohol: 14.5% Ageing: 20 months in new French oak barrels Production: 205 cases

Price:$ 58.00 Special Price:$ 52.20

Celebrate Chardonnay!

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Iron Horse 2004 Blanc de Blancs In blending this wine four different lots of Chardonnay were used, each bringing something distinctive to the blend. Hand harvested in the chill of early morning, the Chardonnay is gently pressed as whole clusters. The juice slowly ferments in stainless steel tanks at 62 to 65 degrees farenheit, retaining the bright aromas and flavors in the wine. At Iron Horse "Estate Bottled" means that the winemaking begins in the vineyard. Their location in Green Valley represents the very best soil, climate and aspects for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The goal is to grow the best winegrapes that should be growing through what Iron Horse calls "precision winegrowing." All pruning, canopy management, irrigation and cover crop decisions are determined on a block-by-block (and sometimes even vine-by-vine) basis, considering both the vintage at hand and the long-term needs of the land. Hawley 2006 Chardonnay This wine was whole-cluster pressed, to minimize tannin, and fermented in 25% new French oak barrels. Barrel fermentation and sur lee aging adds a velvety mouth-feel and toasty notes. 100% malolactic fermentation softens the high natural acidity of the grapes and adds a buttery complexity. At Hawley Wines they follow traditional French winemaking techniques, including barrel fermentation and secondary malolactic fermentation. Barrel fermentation adds body and a creamy mouth feel to the wine while malolactic fermentation reduces the natural high acidity in the grape, and adds a buttery complexity. Some vintners choose to ferment their Chardonnay in stainless steel tanks, claiming that it helps preserve the natural fruit flavors of the grape, but French wine making entails taking this natural product and interacting it with more than the original fruit. In 1980, founding Winemaker John Hawley set the standard for a new kind of California Chardonnay at fledgling Clos du Bois Wines, barrel-fermenting fruit in a traditional French style that was virtually unknown in California at the time. Industry mavens who didn't believe this upstart approach would be relevant missed the boat-within 5 years half of the area's Chardonnay was made using oak barrels, and by 1996, his last year at Kendall-Jackson, John supervised the production of 2.4 million cases using this method. Today he makes about 700 cases.

Price:$ 62.00 Special Price:$ 56.00

Celebrate Pinot Noir!

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Mueller 2007 Pinot Noir Emily's Cuvee Emily's Cuvee is produced from a vineyard site farmed by Jim Ledbetter (Vino Farms), near the banks of the Russian River. This primary vineyard, the home ranch for Vino Farms, is located on a well drained, gravelly site less than one mile from the Russian River - the "middle reach" of the appellation. This vineyard experiences the full impact of cooling fog which travels up the rivers banks. Fruit is harvested in the cool morning hours and transported to the winery on Starr Road (minutes away) for destemming into small, two-ton custom designed fermenting tanks. A portion of juice is fermented using pure strain yeast while the balance ferments spontaneously with wild (indigenous) yeast. During fermentation, the cap was punched down by hand several times each day to gently extract the grapes flavors and aromas. Harvest date: 9/07 Harvest brix: 24.9 pH at bottling: 3.60 Alcohol by volume: 14.8% Aged in 100% French oak (approx. 40% new) 100% ML fermentation Production: 1125 cases Schramsberg 2006 Blanc de Noirs Made primarily from the red grape Pinot Noir, this is a complex, medium-bodied, brut sparkling wine. Schramsberg pioneered the Blanc de Noirs style in the United States, releasing the first such American sparkler in 1967. The key to producing this complex Blanc de Noirs is our vast and varied focus on diverse cool-climate vineyards. Pinot Noir from Carneros and Anderson Valley combine with fruit from low-yielding Sonoma and Marin coastal vineyards to develop a sparkling wine with a breadth of fruitful aroma and flavor. Select Chardonnay lots give zest and backbone to the blend. Making a white wine from a red grape requires great care hand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing. A balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation of particular wine lots add richness and body. Yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle. With proper storage, this sparkling wine will be delicious for many years, even a couple of decades to come. Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs is particularly well-suited to serve with a variety of foods, including soft and nutty cheeses, macadamia nut-crusted halibut, and pork tenderloin with fresh rosemary and lemon thyme. Varietal Composition: 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay County Composition: 56% Mendocino, 20% Sonoma, 18% Napa, 6% Marin Appellation: North Coast Harvest Dates: August 25- October 30, 2006 Barrel Fermentation: 23% Alcohol: 13.2% TA: 0.82 g/100ml pH: 3.03 RS: 1.17 g/100ml Release Date: May 1, 2009 Cases Produced: 14,166

Price:$ 82.00 Special Price:$ 74.00

Alexander Valley Reds

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For the Cabernet Sauvignon: Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon This wine displays an inviting dark ruby color that segues to aromas of black cherry, blackberry, tealeaf, anise, currant and clove. The rich and creamy mouthfeel echoes the bouquet with juicy layers of blackberry, dark cherry and currant, accented by spicy oak and fine-grained tannins. Technical Notes: Alcohol: 14.4% pH: 3.81 Composition: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot Total Acidity: 0.61 g/100ml Release Date: December 2008 Bottled: June 2008 Production: 1950 cases For the Merlot: Hawkes 2004 Merlot It is dry and spicy, deeply colored, with almost aggressive tannins offset by delicate flowery aromas and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg from the French oak. This single vineyard Merlot comes from the same few acres on the northern edge of their Red Winery Road Vineyard as the popular 2003 vintage. It was given a twenty-one day extended maceration and was aged for eighteen months in 40 percent new French oak, then blended a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon from the same vineyard. This wine is even more atypical of California Merlot than was the 2002 and 2003. Production: 500 cases For the Zinfandel: McClain Family 2006 Zinfandel Uplifting fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry predominate in the aroma. The palate is round and lush with a hint of vanilla. Whole berry co-fermented to enhance the characteristics of each varietal. Unfined and unfiltered to preserve the complexity of the wine. Appellation: Alexander Valley Blend: 90% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Syrah, 2% Carignan Barrel aging: 13 months French oak, 20% new / 80% neutral Alcohol: 15.6% pH: 3.54 T.A.: 0.62 R.S.: 0.0 Bottling date: October 2007 Release date: January 2008 Production: 168 cases

Price:$ 94.00 Special Price:$ 84.60

Sonoma Rhones

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Duxoup 2006 Syrah Dry Creek Valley Duxoup wines express not only terroir, but also the skilled handwork of the two owners, both experienced winemakers respected for their independence and consistent quality. They are serious about their chosen wines: Syrah, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Gamay Noir and Charbono. The Duxoup signature is fruit and balance. The wines are rare, but available, under the Duxoup and Gennaio labels. Production: 345 cases Unti 2006 Grenache VARIETAL & VINEYARD: This Southern Rhone-style wine is 77% Grenache, 17% Syrah and 6% Mourvedre from the creekside vineyards planted in 1998. The primary component of this blend comes from a 2.9 acre block, planted to three clones of Grenache Noir. We obtained the bud-wood from Tablas Creek and Alban Vineyards. These clones, selected from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, give darker color and better structure than the majority of Grenache planted in California. The Syrah used in this blend comes from Northern Rhone clones (174, 877, 383 and 470) while the Mourvedre (bud-wood also from Tablas Creek) comes from three rows planted alongside the Grenache. Our vines are planted on low-vigor rootstock to 4'x 6' spacing. STYLE/DESCRIPTION: Harvested: 10/20/06 through 10/23/06 Blend: 77% Grenache, 17% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre Total Acidity: 0.59g/100ml Alcohol: 14.9% pH: 3.76 Bottled: 12/6/07 Aging: 13 months 620 gal French oak foudres Cases Produced: 990

Price:$ 57.00 Special Price:$ 51.30

Two of our favorite Reds

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Balletto 2007 Pinot Noir Harvest Dates: September 6 through October 4, 2007 Brix at Harvest: 24.6 to 26.8 Clones: This Pinot was created from 11 different clones of Pinot Noir. Each clone was fermented in 6-ton open-top tanks, pressed and barreled down into 14 to 16 barrels per lot which were kept separately until blended together in April 2008. The clones included: Swan, 667, 777, 113, 9, 32, 15, 37 and 23 and each clone contributed slightly different characteristics to the final blend. Vineyard: The grapes for this vintage came from our main vineyard on Occidental Road in Santa Rosa and our Burnside Vineyards west of Sebastopol. Soil: We have three different soil types on which our Occidential grapes are grown. They are Wright Loam Shallow, Clear Lake Clay and Blucher Fine Sandy Loam. The soils at our Burnside Vineyard are predominately Goldridge soil. Other Information: This wine was barrel aged for 10 months in French oak, 30% of which was new. Total Cases Produced: 3,350 Owen Roe Sharecropper's 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Most of the fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon is from the Six Prong Vineyard in Alderdale, Washington.

Price:$ 44.00 Special Price:$ 39.50

Saini 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Block 30

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Historically, Block 30 has produced some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc grapes and well known producers, such as Geyser Peak Winery and Kenwood Vineyards, have sourced from this area of the Saini's vineyards. Located on the valley floor in the Dry Creek Valley, this particular block produces wines of great character and fruit intensity. The grapes were harvested at first light to capture the bright fruit and crisp acidity, and that shines through in the resulting wine. Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Saini Vineyards, Block 30 Alcohol: 13.3% Production: 180 cases

Price:$ 16.00 Special Price:$ 14.00

McClain Family Vineyards 2006 Zinfandel

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Whole berry co-fermented to enhance the characteristics of each varietal. Unfined and unfiltered to preserve the complexity of the wine. Appellation: Alexander Valley Blend: 90% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Syrah, 2% Carignan Barrel aging: 13 months French oak, 20% new / 80% neutral Alcohol: 15.6% pH: 3.54 T.A.: 0.62 R.S.: 0.0 Bottling date: October 2007 Release date: January 2008 Production: 168 cases

Price:$ 28.00 Special Price:$ 26.00

Pendleton 2006 Zinfandel

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Winemakers select blend of 75% Zinfandel and 25% Petite Sirah from the Ponzo Vineyard, Russian River Valley. Aged for 16 months. 14.5% Alcohol. 220 cases produced.

Price:$ 25.00 Special Price:$ 20.00

Kelley & Young 2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

The grapes for this wine were grown at Robert Young Vineyards, hand-picked then cold fermented in stainless steel. The addition of new French oak for just 2 months gives added body and mouth feel as well as creamy vanilla on the finish. The wine was bottled on April 28th and then aged a little over 6 months before release. Alcohol: 13.8% Harvest: August 22, 2007 Bottled: April 28, 2008 Released: Oct 1, 2008 Production: 357 cases

Price:$ 24.00 Special Price:$ 20.00

Pendleton 2006 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

This wine was aged in new French Oak for 16 months. The grapes come from a hillside vineyard above Dry Creek Valley. Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol: 14.5% Production: 50 cases

Price:$ 45.00 Special Price:$ 38.00

Jaxon Keys 2008 Chardonnay Alison's Reserve

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Appellation: Mendocino county, 100% Estate produced Alcohol: 14.5% Production: 150 cases

Price:$ 18.00 Special Price:$ 16.00

Puccioni 2006 Old Vine Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

The grapes for this wine were sourced from 100-year-old vines at the Puccioni Ranch that were planted by our great-grandfather, and 50-year-old vines planted and farmed by our cousins (not sure if they will admit it?) at the Buchignani Vineyard on Dry Creek Road.
Cold soaked, small open top fermentation, with hand punch downs. 18 months in American and French oak barrels. Blended with 16% Petite Sirah from Van Alyea Vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley. Alcohol: 14.9% TA: .58 pH: 3.76 Cases produced: 260

Price:$ 28.00 Special Price:$ 24.00

Manzanita Creek 2007 Zinfandel Addor Vineyard Mendocino County

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Appellation: Addor Vineyard - Lower Block, Mendocino County Soil profile: The Mollisol soil consists of abundant organic matter in the topsoil(33% clay) and subsurface(48% clay) layers. Both drainage and heat retention in this soil type are quite good, allowing for naturally balanced vine vigor in addition to physiological ripeness. Aspect: Western facing slope Year planted: 2000, clone - Primitivo #3, rootstock - St. George, trellis - head trained Cellaring: recommended 2 to 6 years. Alcohol: 15.5% Production: 1000 cases

Price:$ 21.00 Special Price:$ 18.00

Madrigal 2006 Zinfandel Napa Valley

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

A polished Zinfandel showing lively fruit and remarkable balance. Its textured layers and bright acidity ride on a frame of graceful tannins.

Price:$ 26.00 Special Price:$ 24.50

Wertzberger 2006 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Bill picked this Zinfandel fruit at the Schneider Ranch on West Dry Creek Road in October 2006 and fermented it in an open top bin with punchdowns twice daily. The barrels were 3 year old A&K American oak that were bought from Silver Oak and reconditioned at Barrel Blasters in Napa. After 18 months of aging and blending with 8% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and a few gallons of Tinta Madera, the finished wine was bottled in May of 2008. Alcohol:14% Cases produced: 50

Price:$ 22.00 Special Price:$ 20.00

Manzanita Creek 2006 Zinfandel MC2

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Blend: 100% Zinfandel Appellation: San Joaquin County District 11 Lodi 63%, San Luis Obispo County District 8 Paso Robles 31%, Sonoma County District 3 Healdsburg 6% pH: 3.69 Acidity: .67grams/100ml Alcohol: 14% Recommended cellaring: 1 to 4 years. Case production: 3200

Price:$ 14.00 Special Price:$ 7.00

Wilson Winery 2006 Zinfandel Tori Vineyard

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Hand-harvested and fermented in open-top vats with three daily punchdowns. Aged in French and American oak barrels for approximately 16 months. VINEYARD DETAILS Soil profile: Unusually deep hillside topsoil consisting of alluvial and volcanic composite allows the vines a slow, even rate of maturity despite the warm, western exposure. Aspect: Southwestern Year Planted: 1996 Clone: Frei Ranch Century Rootstock: 110R Trellis: Head-trained CELLARING Recommended cellaring time 0 to 8 years Optimal storage temperature 55-60 F (13-16 C) Blend: 98% Zinfandel 2% Petite Sirah pH: 3.68 Acidity: .71 grams/100ml Alcohol: 15.8%

Price:$ 32.00 Special Price:$ 30.00

Dark Horse 2007 Zinfandel Treborce Vineyard

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Price:$ 34.00 Special Price:$ 32.50

Kelley & Young 2008 Kathleen Rose

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

The grapes for the Kathleen Rose were sourced from Robert Young Vineyards and were picked and produced as a rose. This wine is an amazing example of a true Meritage made in a rose style. What that means is even though they used the Bordeaux varietals Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot the wine has a lush, round mouth feel with none of the harsh tannins. Because there is just a touch of oak on the finish, it pairs beautifully with foods like grilled salmon, pork and vegetables. Harvest: September 20, 2008 Bottled: April 28, 2009 Released June 15, 2009 Alcohol: 13.2% Production: 210 cases

Price:$ 24.00 Special Price:$ 22.00

Jaxon Keys 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Cecil Keys Vineyard

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Alcohol: 14.2% Production: 500 cases

Price:$ 14.00 Special Price:$ 12.00

Stark Syrah 2005 Sonoma County

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Appellation: Sonoma County Varietal: 100% Syrah Harvest Date: November 2005 Fermentation: 13 days on the skins Aging: 17 months in 100% French Oak (25% new) Bottling Date: April 16, 2007 Alcohol: 14.6% Total Acid: 7.08 g/L pH: 3.61 Production: 160 cases Release Date: September 1, 2007

Price:$ 28.00 Special Price:$ 22.00

Obra 2006 Joven

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

From the Ribera del Duero region.

Price:$ 10.00 Special Price:$ 8.00

Chauteau Thebot 2005 Bordeaux Rouge

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Chateau Thebot is Merlot based, bottled without filtration to preserve the fruit. It is a great example of 'new wave' Bordeaux winemaking, Drink now and over the next three years.

Price:$ 20.00 Special Price:$ 17.00

Domaine Talmard 2008 Macon-Chardonnay

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Gerald and Philibert Talmard are a father son team carrying on a four century family tradition of grape growing in the french village of Chardonnay, believed to have given the grape its name. The Chardonnay grape variety is planted in clay-calcareous soil, which provides the wine with a particular mineral characteristic along with fruity aromas.

Price:$ 14.00 Special Price:$ 12.50

Abel Clement 2007 Cote du Rhone Rose

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

The winery gets its name from the small town of Serignan, some 5 miles NE of the city of Orange in the department of Vancluse. This area is a particularly good one in the lower Rhone valley. The wines are known for their fruit and typical aromas. Generally they are full bodied and balanced. Techniques such as saignee and long macerations are used to give the wines more color and structure. Saignee (France) This winemaking process involves bleeding off a portion of red wine after only a short period of contact of the juice with the grape skins. Because the colour of red wine is derived from pigments in the skins, the juice is only pink not red. This process is how rose wines are made, the only exception being Champagne where rose may also be made by blending red and white wines, although some think the best wines are made by the saignee method. The process may also be used to improve the quality of red wines, as it increases the ratio of skins to juice in the vat, so a more deeply coloured wine may be obtained. Maceration The steeping of grape skins and solids in must, where alcohol later acts as a solvent to extract colour, tannin and aroma from the skins during the wine fermentation process.

Price:$ 10.50 Special Price:$ 8.00

Barbi 2006 Orvieto Classico

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

This wine is a blend of Trebbiano Toscano (45%), Grechetto (30%), Verdello (15%), Drupeggio and Malvasia (10%). It is grown in a hilly area surrounding the town of Orvieto. The soil consists mainly of clay and sand and in some places is covered in volcanic materials. The wine was fermented in steel vats with no malo-lactic fermentation.

Price:$ 12.00 Special Price:$ 8.00

Sileni Estates 2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Pale color. Bright aromas of lime, grapefruit pith and licorice. Juicy and supple, with lovely spice character to the flavors of underripe melon and pear. Nothing hard about this Sauvignon Blanc.

Price:$ 17.00 Special Price:$ 15.00

Chateau Lascaux 2005 Bordeaux Superieur

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Vines 35 to 40 years No filtration 18 months in oak barrels (1 / 3 New) Maximum ageing: 10 - 12 years

Price:$ 22.00 Special Price:$ 20.00

Forchini 2005 Zinfandel Proprietor's Reserve

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Produced from 100 year old non-irrigated head pruned vines grown on Forchini's elevated eastern Dry Creek Bench Vineyard. The magnificent stubby gnarled vines are living testament to the unique combination of this old clone from the late 1800's grafted upon St. George rootstock. Carefully hand picked fruit combining low yields produce intense bright briary flavors of mixed berry and cherry combined with spice. Extraction is by hand punch down in open stainless fermenters to provide a bold wine with excellent color, structure and well integrated tannins. Aged 20 months in 33% new American oak and lightly filtered prior to bottling. Alcohol: 15.5% pH: 3.53 TA: .606g/100ml RS: .09% Bottled: June 27, 2007 Released: September 2007 Production: 966 cases

Price:$ 28.00 Special Price:$ 26.00

Oisly-Thesee 2008 Touraine Sauvignon

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Confrerie des Vignerons de Oisly-Thesee Co-operative is now producing benchmark single varietal Loire wines. Oisly-Thesee has 34 hectares of vineyards planted with Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyards are located on predominantly sandy soils on the north bank of the Cher Tributary. A small proportion of Sauvignon Blanc undergoes a short `maceration pelliculaire` which adds an attractive depth to the white wines.

Price:$ 11.00 Special Price:$ 10.00

Pendleton 2007 Celebration Cuvee

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Blend: Dry Creek - 15% Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley - 45% Zinfandel, 35% Petite Sirah, and 5% Carignan
Production: 50 cases

Price:$ 25.00 Special Price:$ 22.00

Pendleton 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Hand picked by Michall, this Alexander Valley hillside vineyard Cabernet was aged for 18 months in oak.
Production: 75 cases

Price:$ 35.00 Special Price:$ 30.00

Puccioni 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Cold soaked, open top fermentation with hand punch downs, 19 months in American and French oak barrels. Blended with 18% Petite Sirah from Lambert Bridge Vineyards in Dry Creek Valley. Alcohol: 14.7% TA: .66 pH: 3.87 Case production: 240

Price:$ 28.00 Special Price:$ 22.00

Kelley & Young 2005 Sauvignon Blanc

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

The grapes for this wine were grown at Robert Young Vineyards on a high-density Smart-Dysan trellis system. This trellis system opens the fruit to ideal sunlight exposure and allows for uniform ripening. This whole-berry ripening helps alleviate the vegetal character sometimes found in Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes were hand picked, whole berry pressed, fermented in stainless steel and aged for 12+ months. Some of the wine was aged in French oak barrels and blended with the non-oaked wine before bottling. Bottled on March 23, 2007 and bottle aged for 6 months before release. Alcohol: 13.6% Harvest: Sept 9, 2005 Production: 605 cases

Price:$ 18.00 Special Price:$ 16.00

Mosaic 2005 Malbec

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Mosaic Vineyards is located on Highway 128 southeast of the town of Geyserville in Northern Sonoma County. The winery produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and a Red Meritage.

Price:$ 25.00 Special Price:$ 14.00

Coyote Crest 2005 Dos Rojos

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Dos Rojos is Spanish for two reds, in this case Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wines were made separately and aged for 15 months before blending and then aged for an additonal 6 months as a blend before bottling. A mixture of French and American barrels were used throughout the aging. Coyote Crest's wines are bottled unfiltered and unfined to insure all the flavors remain with the wine. The fruity Merlot is greatly influenced by the softness of the Cabernet. Appellation: Alexander Valley Blend: 90% Merlot 10% Cabernet Sauvignon TA: 0.58 pH: 3.5 Alcohol: 14.4% Production: 256 cases

Price:$ 28.00 Special Price:$ 25.00

Pendleton 2005 Petite Sirah

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Crafted from the winemakers select blend of 86% Petite Sirah and 14% Zinfandel from the Ponzo Vineyard. This wine has good tannin structure and a long elegant finish.

Price:$ 30.00 Special Price:$ 26.00

Pendleton 2007 Petite Sirah

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Crafted from the winemakers select blend of 84% Petite Sirah and 16% Zinfandel. Barrel aged for 18 months in French oak(20% new). Hand picked in the Ponzo Vineyard, Russian River Valley by winemaker Michall Pendleton. Unfiltered and unfined. Cases produced: 75

Price:$ 30.00 Special Price:$ 26.00

Stonegate 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Winemaking: Before fermentation the grapes were cold soaked forty-eight hours at 40 degrees to extract even more colour and flavour in the juice. The must was inoculated with Pasteur Red yeast and fermented in small tanks specially designed for greater skin to juice contact. The wines were tasted daily to determine the best time for a gentle press. The wine was then aged in French Oak barrels (67% new and 33% one year old) for 21 months. The final blend was made by adding 2% Petit Verdot and just 1% Merlot, adding the final harmonics to a beautiful symphony. This elegant wine can be enjoyed now and will benefit from the accompaniment of full flavoured foods or a nice juicy steak. This wine will also develop with cellar ageing as the fruit, acid and tannins perform their intricate dance through time. Appellation: Napa Valley Sub-Appellation: Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley Bottling Date: August 16, 2004 Months in Barrel: 100% French Oak (75%New) Oak: French oak Acidity: 0.72 Alcohol: 14.5% Release Date: May 22, 2006 Special Designation: Spaulding Vineyard Sugar: Dry Time In Oak: 21 months Varietal: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Price:$ 60.00 Special Price:$ 54.00

MoniClaire 2006 Dry Creek Zinfandel

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Big, bold and powerful, exhibiting the unique flavors and textures typical of the Lytton Springs area in the Dry Creek Valley. This wine has the intensity, structure and depth to last for 10 years or more and will continue to unveil its rich complexities with proper aging. Harvested: October 13th, 2006 Barrel Age: 100% French oak Production: 150 Cases

Price:$ 24.00 Special Price:$ 22.00

Balletto 2007 Winery Block Pinot Noir

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Harvest Dates: September 6 through September 28, 2007 Brix at Harvest: 24.9 to 25.8 Clones: 667, 32, 15 Vineyard: The Winery Block is comprised of several blocks of Pinot Noir vineyards that surround the winery on Occidental Road in Santa Rosa, CA Soil: Three different soil types on which the Occidental grapes are grown: Wright Loam Shallow, Clear Lake Clay and Blucher Fine Sandy Loam. Other Information: This wine was barrel aged for 10 months in French oak, 30% of which was new. Total Cases Produced: 300

Price:$ 34.00 Special Price:$ 32.00

MoniClaire 2005 Petite Sirah

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

A deep, dark, brooding, mouth filling expression of the Petite Sirah variety. Somewhat less tannic than many with an approachable fruit component. This Petite Sirah vineyard is planted hillside at MoniClaire in the Dry Creek Valley. Harvested: October 1, 2005 Barrel Aging: 100% French oak (1 year old) Production: 50 cases Gold Medal: 2008 Orange County Fair Wine Competition

Price:$ 26.00 Special Price:$ 24.00

Balletto 2007 Burnside Vineyard Pinot Noir

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Vineyard: The Burnside Vineyard sits high in the hills west of Sebastopol. Its growing climate is dominated by coastal fog influences that keep this site cooler, steep and rolling hills and Goldridge sandy soils that drain excess water away from the vines. This is one of those rare locations where Pinot Noir can ripen slowly and produce wines of great depth and distinction. Harvest dates: September 26 through October 4, 2007 Barrel aging: 10 months in French oak, 40% new Brix at harvest: 24.9 to 26.8 degrees Clones: 15, 32, 23 Production: 300 cases

Price:$ 34.00 Special Price:$ 32.00

Lawson's Dry Hills 2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:02 +0000

Sourced from thirteen different sites in Marlborough's Wairau, Waihopai, Omaka and Brancott valleys ranging from steep hillsides to river flats. They encompass a diverse range of soils, aspects and microclimates which, in turn, provide parcels of grapes that have a range of flavors and characters.

Price:$ 24.00 Special Price:$ 18.00