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2008 Marietta Cellars Zinfandel   2006 Marietta Cellars Angeli Cuvee   2008 Ridge Vineyards Sonoma County Three Valleys   2006 Gundlach Bundschu Merlot Rhinefarm Vineyard Sonoma Valley   2006 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley   2005 Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée
Chardonnay   Sauvignon Blanc   More California White
Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot   Pinot Noir   Zinfandel/Petite Sirah/Carignane   More California Red

2008 Marietta Cellars Zinfandel 2008 Marietta Cellars Zinfandel
Marietta Cellars are quietly producing among the very finest values in California wines. Deep dark almost opaque purple to bluish red at the edges in color with aromas suggesting a mélange of ripe berries, ripe Italian blue plums, hints of the Sonoma soil itself, orange peel and baking spices; rich, ripe and round on the tongue with satisfying flavors of berries and spice, with gentle ripe tannins and berryish acidity holding all in balance through the long, flavorsome finish.
$17.50 the bottle $178.56 the case

2006 Marietta Cellars Angeli Cuvée 2006 Marietta Cellars Angeli Cuvée
Marietta Cellars is located in Geyserville, Sonoma County, California on property once known as the Angeli Ranch. The property had been in the Angeli family since 1886 prior to its purchase in 1990 by Chris Bilbro, owner of Marietta Cellars. Angeli Cuvée now represents the pinnacle of the production of Marietta Cellars. It is produced from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane fruit grown in Alexander Valley. It is no small wine. Deep, deep, late night ruby purple in color, the wine rather unambiguously announces itself on the nose a quite strapping thing; ultra-ripe fruited, sporting big, big aromas of plump blackberry, black cherry, spice and a healthy winegrowing soil; lush and rich and mouthfilling, just bursting with flavors of spice and berry and earth that resonate soundly, bold and long in the baritone register.
$24.99 the bottle $254.88 the case

2008 Ridge Vineyards Sonoma County Three Valleys 2008 Ridge Vineyards Sonoma County Three Valleys
Did we not mention Zinfandel? Around here, Ridge Vineyards, given the likes of their iconic Geyserville and Lytton Springs bottlings, is perhaps the preeminent name in Zinfandel-based wines from Sonoma County (and other parts California); but they do tend to be a bit low-key about it all. Allow us to toot their horn. Their 2008 Three Valleys is actually a blend of 74% Zinfandel happily commingled with 11% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane, 4% Mataro and 3% each Syrah and Grenache from select vineyard sites in valleys three Dry Creek, Alexander and Sonoma. Alluring crimson red in color with aromas that suggest blackberries, blueberries, dried cherries, holiday baking spices, shaved chocolate and more; pleasingly medium-full in body with rich textures freshened by zesty berryish acidity that carries spicy berry flavors long to the finish; absolutely delicious and wholesome American red wine. Brilliant value, too! Regularly $21.25 the bottle, on sale now at:
$18.75 the bottle $216.72 the case

2006 Gundlach Bundschu Merlot Rhinefarm Vineyard Sonoma Valley 2006 Gundlach Bundschu Merlot Rhinefarm Vineyard Sonoma Valley
Gundlach Bundschu, established in 1858, was Bonded Winery Number 64 in California. For almost 150 years now, as they say, "since buffalo roamed the plains, through an earthquake, prohibition, beat poetry, and disco," Gundlach Bundschu has been growing world class wine grapes and producing world class wines. The winery operation itself was resurrected by fifth generation family member, Jim Bundschu, in the early 1970s. Gundlach Bundschu have since been producing superlative wines from their Rhinefarm Vineyard, some 300 acres of contiguous vineyards in the southeastern corner of Sonoma Valley. And they’ve been producing this fine Sonoma Valley Merlot since before anybody cared about “Merlot,” and then when they did, then didn’t, did, didn’t and now again do. Gundlach Bundschu Merlot transcends fashion. Lovely ruby red in color; aromas suggesting a whole panoply of red fruits like plum, cherry, cranberry and pomegranate, with hints of savory herbs like oregano and sage; elegantly textured, supple and ripe and round on the tongue with a nice nudge of fruity acidity that keeps flavors bursting fresh and lively into the long, warming embrace of a finish. It’s time for wine.
$22.50 the bottle $229.56 the case

2006 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Michael Honig and crew are long-time among our favorite sources for delicious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at - drum roll, please - fair and reasonable prices. Their 2006 vintage continues a string of delicious successes, produced from 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc from Honig's own sustainably farmed vineyard in Rutherford and additional vineyards in Napa Valley. Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels, one-third new, this 2006 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon is characteristically elegant in style, with demure aromas that suggest blackberry, cherry and plum and spice; richly-textured on the tongue with polished, nicely-rounded tannins and gentle intensity of refined flavors that stretch out long on the warm, invigorating finish.
$32.50 the bottle $331.56 the case

2005 Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée
The 2005 J. Daniel Cuvee has put on considerable weight since last year, and the good news is that there are 1,400 cases of it. Dense ruby/purple in color with notes of graphite, black currant, coffee bean, crushed rock, chocolate, and spice, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied, powerful, tannic, and seems to combine the best of both a top Bordeaux and a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030. Rated 94+. ‑ Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s The Wine Advocate Issue 174, December 2007
$127.50 the bottle $650.28 the case of six


Chardonnay

Pack Size Vintage Producer Description Bottle
12 750 2007 Davis Family Vineyards Chardonnay Dutton Ranch $32.50
12 750 2008 Far Niente Chardonnay Napa Valley $45.00
12 750 2008 Hess Chardonnay Monterey $9.99
12 750 2007 Hess Collection Chardonnay Su'skol Vineyard $17.50
12 750 2007 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Chardonnay Russian River Valley $29.99
12 750 2008 Merryvale Chardonnay Starmont Napa Valley $17.50
12 750 2007 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley $45.00
12 750 2008 Newton Chardonnay Red Label Napa Sonoma Counties $18.75
6 750 2007 Newton Chardonnay Unfiltered Chardonnay Napa County $40.00
12 750 2008 Pedroncelli Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley $9.99
12 750 2008 Pellegrini Chardonnay Unoaked Russian River Valley $11.99
12 750 2007 Pellegrini Chardonnay Olivet Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley $19.99
12 750 2007 Ridge Vineyards Chardonnay Home Ranch Santa Cruz Mountains $40.00
12 750 2008 Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros $35.00

Quantities may be limited. All orders subject to confirmation. All wines subject to prior sale.


Sauvignon Blanc

Pack Size Vintage Producer Description Bottle
12 750 2009 Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $26.25
12 750 2009 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc Sonoma Valley $12.99
12 750 2009 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford Napa Valley $19.99
12 750 2007 Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc (Dry Sauvignon Blanc) Estate Grown Napa Valley $22.50
12 750 2009 Groth Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $17.50
12 750 2008 Honig Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $14.99
12 750 2009 Rochioli Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley $35.00

Quantities may be limited. All orders subject to confirmation. All wines subject to prior sale.


More California White

Pack Size Vintage Producer Description Bottle
6 750 2008 Caymus Vineyards Conundrum $19.99
12 750 2007 Spann Vineyards Chardonnay-Viognier $19.99
12 750 2007 Treana Viognier-Marsanne Mer Soleil Vineyard $19.99

Quantities may be limited. All orders subject to confirmation. All wines subject to prior sale.


Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot

Pack Size Vintage Producer Description Bottle
6 750 2006 Benziger Tribute Sonoma Mountain Estate $75.00
6 750 2005 Benziger Tribute Sonoma Mountain Estate $75.00
12 750 2007 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $70.00
6 750 2006 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Special Selection $105.00
12 750 2007 Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Napa Valley $23.75
12 750 2005 Constant Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain Vineyards Estate Napa Valley $92.50
6 1500 2004 Constant Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain Vineyards Estate Napa Valley $180.00
12 750 2007 Dominus Estate Napa Valley Red Wine $137.50
12 750 2006 The Girls In The Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hills $17.50
12 750 2007 Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon Blend No. 815 California $16.25
12 750 2007 Katherine Goldschmidt Cabernet Sauvignon Crazy Creek Vineyard Alexander Valley $17.50
12 750 2006 Gundlach Bundschu Merlot Rhinefarm Vineyard Sonoma Valley $27.50
12 750 2006 Hess Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi Vineyard $22.50
12 750 2005 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Napa Valley 19 Block Cuvée $24.99
12 750 2006 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $32.50
12 750 2006 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $50.00
12 750 2007 Lail Vineyards Blueprint Napa Valley Red Wine $52.50
6 750 2005 Lail Vineyards Napa Valley Red Wine J Daniel Cuvee $127.50
12 750 2007 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.75
6 750 2005 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley $117.50
6 750 2004 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley $117.50
12 750 2006 Napanook Napa Valley Red $37.50
12 750 2006 Parcel 41 Merlot Napa Valley $17.50
12 750 2006 Pedroncelli Cabernet Sauvignon Three Vineyards Dry Creek Valley $11.99
12 750 2006 Pellegrini Cloverdale Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon $17.50
12 750 2006 Rowland Cellars Cenay Cabernet Sauvignon Blue Tooth Vineyard Napa Valley $29.99
12 750 2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $67.50

Quantities may be limited. All orders subject to confirmation. All wines subject to prior sale.


Pinot Noir

Pack Size Vintage Producer Description Bottle
12 750 2007 Arista Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $33.75
12 750 2006 Arista Pinot Noir Mononi Vineyard Russian River Valley $50.00
12 750 2008 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills $36.25
12 750 2006 Davis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $40.00
12 750 2006 Figge Cellars Pinot Noir Pelio Vineyard $40.00
12 750 2008 Foxen Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley $37.50
12 750 2006 Saint Gregory (Graziano) Pinot Noir Mendocino $17.50
12 750 2006 Handley Cellars Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $24.99
12 750 2006 Husch Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $22.50
12 750 2006 Iron Horse Pinot Noir Estate Green Valley $37.50
12 750 2008 Littorai Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $40.00
12 750 2007 Littorai Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard $67.50
12 750 2007 Littorai Pinot Noir Roman Vineyard $67.50
12 750 2006 MacPhail Family Wines Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $47.50
12 750 2006 MacPhail Family Wines Pinot Noir Toulouse Vineyard Anderson Valley $52.50
12 750 2006 Nalle Pinot Noir Hopkins Ranch Russian River Valley $32.50
12 750 2007 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $40.00
12 750 2007 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Chenoweth Ranch $57.50
12 750 2007 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Jenkins Ranch $57.50
12 750 2008 Pedroncelli Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $14.99
12 750 2007 Ramspeck Pinot Noir Napa Valley $17.50
12 750 2006 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros $29.99
12 750 2008 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Garnet Carneros $19.99
12 750 2007 Siduri Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard Sonoma Coast $50.00
12 750 2008 Siduri Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands $29.99
12 750 2005 Truchard Pinot Noir Carneros Napa Valley $22.50
12 750 2007 ZD Pinot Noir Carneros $27.50

Quantities may be limited. All orders subject to confirmation. All wines subject to prior sale.


Zinfandel/Petite Sirah/Carignane

Pack Size Vintage Producer Description Bottle
12 750 2007 Artezin Zinfandel Mendocino County $13.75
12 750 2007 Cline Cellars Zinfandel Ancient Vines $14.99
12 750 2006 Easton Zinfandel Amador County $16.25
12 750 2007 Joel Gott Zinfandel $16.25
12 750 2005 Marietta Cellars Angeli Cuvée Alexander Valley $24.99
12 750   Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot Number 50 $10.75
12 750 2007 Marietta Cellars Zinfandel Sonoma County $17.50
12 750 2006 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel Estate Napa Valley $28.75
12 750 2005 Nalle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $27.50
12 750 2006 Pedroncelli Zinfandel Mother Clone Dry Creek Valley $11.99
12 750 2006 Quivira Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $19.99
12 750 2006 Renwood Winery Zinfandel Sierra Foothills $9.99
12 750 2005 Renwood Winery Zinfandel Old Vine $19.99
12 750 2007 Ridge Vineyards Geyserville Sonoma County $29.99
12 750 2006 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley $29.99
12 750 2007 Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Sonoma County $18.75
12 750 2008 Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County $22.50
6 750 2007 Seghesio Zinfandel Old Vine $36.25
12 750 2006 Spann Vineyards Mo-Zin Sonoma County $18.75

Quantities may be limited. All orders subject to confirmation. All wines subject to prior sale.


More California Red

Pack Size Vintage Producer Description Bottle
12 750 2006 Heitz Wine Cellars Grignolino Napa Valley $18.75
12 750 2007 Palmina Dolcetto Santa Barbara County $19.99
12 750 2007 Qupé Syrah Central Coast $16.25
12 750 2005 Domaine de la Terre Rouge Tête-à-Tête Sierra Foothills Red Wine $16.25

Quantities may be limited. All orders subject to confirmation. All wines subject to prior sale.

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