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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Labor Day Weekend Wines

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday September 3, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

Talbott ‘Logan’ Chardonnay

Talbott Chardonnay

2007 Talbott ‘Logan’ Chardonnay
Monterey County

…nectarine, kiwi, orange marmalade, honey, and subtle oak. Cutting a broad swath across the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and impressively endowed.

regular price $20.99
tasting price $18.89

2008 Moffett ‘Screenplay’
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Syrah & Viognier
Napa Valley

…a full, lush nose that seeps up into your nostrils and lingers there that carries ground cinnamon, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, violets, and cherry-vanilla ice cream notes.

regular price $34.99
tasting price $31.49

2007 Ancient Peaks Zinfandel
Paso Robles

…bright fruit, aromas of cherry, plum, and vanilla spice. Juicy flavors of raspberry, brambleberry and black cherry unfold along a broad, seamless texture. Accents of black pepper add to a lively finish.

regular price $18.99
tasting price $17.09

2007 The Terraces Zinfandel
Napa Valley

…deep ruby color with ripe berry, clove and savory meat aromas leads to a full mouthfeel with soft tannins and a long, fruit-filled finish.

regular price $28.99
tasting price $26.09

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Summer Bargains

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday August 27, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

Don Rodolfo Torrontes

Don Rodolfo Torrontes

2009 Don Rodolfo, Torrontes
Cafayate Valley, Argentina

…light yellow-gold color with hues of green. A very fruity, floral nose with white peach and hints of citrus. Good volume in the mouth with complexity and balance, and a fresh finish.

regular price $9.99
tasting price $9.00

2008 Ad Lib ‘Straw Man’, Sauvignon Blanc
Western Australia

…opens with an attractive grapefruit like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced, and crisp. The flavor profile is a very tasty lime with hints of minerality nicely blended in. The finish is dry and very refreshing.

regular price $15.99
tasting price $14.39

2008 Ad Lib ‘Hen & Chicken’, Chardonnay
Western Australia

…melon, citrus and minerals, follow through on the palate. A creamy mouth feel, with a generous palate structure and a clean acid backbone. Stone fruit, melon and citrus complemented by components of minerality and toasty nuttiness.

regular price $15.99
tasting price $14.39

2009 Hoya de Cadenas, Rosado of Bobal
Utiel Requena, Spain

…its bouquet presents the strawberry aroma so characteristic of the bobal variety and its fruit character is confirmed on the palate, with a refreshing acidity.

regular price $9.99
tasting price $9.00

2004 La Baronne, Carignan / Grenache
Languedoc, France

…attractive nose of tar, vegetation, mushrooms and forest floor.  After a bit you get a flash of Carignan in the mid-palate.  Coffee, dry plums, pepper and a very nice smoky component are integrated to make it a fun wine to drink.

regular price $9.99
tasting price $9.00

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Moniz Family Wines

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday August 20, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2008 Moniz Family Chardonnay
Napa Valley

…fresh pineapple, guava and banana combine with notes of ripe lemon and grapefruit to create a seriously fruit-driven bouquet.

regular price $15.99
tasting price $14.39

2008 Moniz Family Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley

…elegant and stylish, exhibiting aromas and flavors of cranberries and cranapple with a hint of spice. Excellently balanced, with good depth, leads to a silky finish.

regular price $19.99
tasting price $17.99

2008 Moniz Family ‘Cuvee Olivia’
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Sonoma Valley

…aromas of violets and Moroccan spice with rich, forward fruit, fine tannins and a touch of sweet barrel and chocolate flavors.

regular price $16.99
tasting price $15.29

2007 Moniz Family ‘Cuvee Alexandra’
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Napa Valley

…dark, rich, fruity and toasty. Black cherries, blueberries, black pepper, nutmet, vanilla, tobacco and mocha. Medium-strong tannins.

regular price $18.99
tasting price $17.09

2007 Park Avenue by Moniz Family
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

…black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with hints of tobacco leaf and spice box. The mouth feel is extraordinarily lush and velvety.

regular price $19.99
tasting price $17.99

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Local Whites & Reds

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday August 13, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2009 Van Ruiten Chardonnay
Lodi

…sweet pineapple, peach and apricot blend together with barrel aromas of fig, honey and vanilla finishing with hints of white peach.

regular price $12.99
tasting price $11.69

2008 Bumgarner Pinot Noir
El Dorado County

…This high Sierra Pinot has a nose redolent of strawberry with subtle rose petal. This vintage ripened through the California forest fires of 2008 and the wine tells the story with its smoky notes.

regular price $27.99
tasting price $25.19

2007 Bumgarner Tempranillo
El Dorado County

…a mouth full of rich dark berries and plumy goodness with a bit of smoke and vanilla in the background.

regular price $24.99
tasting price $22.49

2008 Runquist ‘Z’ Massoni Ranch Zinfandel
Amador County

Runquist ‘Z’

Runquist ‘Z’

…The hues are purple-carmine. The aroma is deep and brooding with ripe concentrated black fruits, cassis with a bit of perfumed lavender. The bouquet is that of smoky oak, chocolate with hints of pie crust. Big ripe black raspberry and plum flavors dominate along with nuances of mocha and dark chocolate. Despite the density of color and depth of flavor the tannins remain restrained and the texture of the wine is supple and voluptuous.

regular price $24.99
tasting price $22.49

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Imported Whites & Reds

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday August 6, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2009 Chateau Lamothe
40% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Sémillon, 20% Muscadelle
Bordeaux, France

…Peaches, mangoes and lemon flavors on the nose, before leading to a nice minerality, counter balanced with sweet florals of honeysuckle and lychee flavors. Crisp on the finish, well balanced.

Banfi Belnero

Banfi Belnero

regular price $16.99
tasting price $15.29

2005 Banfi ‘Belnero’
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Tuscany, Italy

…intense and deep mauve red. Gentle aromas with notes of vanilla, tobacco and coffee, and also fruity hints of cherry jam and prunes. Powerful structure with soft and well balanced tannins.

regular price $39.99
tasting price $35.99

2008 Bodega Atamisque ‘Catalpa Old Vine’ Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina

…lush mix of blueberry, blackberries, cherry and plum fruit laced with a modest note of toast vanilla.

regular price $16.99
tasting price $15.29

2005 Turkey Flat ‘Butchers Block’
Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Barossa Valley, Australia

…Smooth and spicy, with deep raspberry and pomegranate flavors that linger, sailing through the polished texture. Offers hints of dusky spice as this hovers on the finish - Wine Spectator 90 points

regular price $29.99
tasting price $26.99

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Summer Wines

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday July 30, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

N.V. Broadbent ‘Vino Verde’
50% Loureiro, 40% Trajadura, 10% Pedernã
Portugal

…This is a true classic Vinho Verde. It is light in color with a slight spritz from bubbles. On the nose it is refreshing, light and lively. On the palate, it has a slight spritz, it is light [only 9% alcohol] and delicious. It is very “more-ish”, an English tasting term meaning that you want to drink more of it! In fact, it is so light, refreshing and easy to drink; it is good that it is low alcohol. The acidity is refreshing and the wine is great fun.

regular price $12.99
tasting price $11.69

2009 Chateau Revelette Rosé
70% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 5% Carignan
Provence, France

…Vinified with ripe grapes, this traditional rosé, sporting a pale robe with “rose pink” hue, is delightful, beautifully fresh, complemented by lovely aromas of peach, apricot, and good density in the mouth.

regular price $15.99
tasting price $14.39

2008 David Girard Grenache
El Dorado County

…strawberry, rhubarb, vanilla bean, cinnamon, and lavender like herbs.  soft tannins fill the mid palate. Hints of chocolate, vanilla and clove spice are developing to complete this wine.

Scott Harvey Zinfandel

Scott Harvey Zinfandel

regular price $17.99
tasting price $16.19

2007 Scott Harvey ‘Mountain Selection’ Zinfandel
Amador County

…All spice & cloves, Bay leaf & holiday spices, raspberry tart, cherry cola, the wine has good balance with firm tannins, is complete with a long lingering flavors & finish showing good European style and drink ability.

regular price $19.99
tasting price $17.99

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Italian Whites & Reds

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday July 23, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2009 Santadi Vermentino
Sardinia, Italy

…very expressive aromatics that lead to ripe peaches with silky, refined tannins and an elegant hints of wild and pleasant undertones of acacia honey.  This white offers lovely elegance, balance and poise.

regular price $12.99
tasting price $11.70

2009 La Fiera Pinot Grigio
Veneto, Italy

…exhibits ripe peach and apple flavors with a pleasing mineral finish.

regular price $9.99
tasting price $8.99

2006 Angelo Negro ‘Nicolon’ Barbera D’Alba
Piedmont, Italy

…medium-bodied wine with bright, red fruit tones that feature hints of violets, earth and plum with just a whisper of tannin.

regular price $16.99
tasting price $15.30

2006 Coltibuono Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy

…bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity.

Greppicante, Bolgheri, Italy

Greppicante

regular price $17.99
tasting price $16.20

2007 Greppicante
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc
Bolgheri, Italy

…delivers currant, toasty oak and coffee aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a lot of rich fruit. Very polished and attractive – 92 pts Wine Spectator

regular price $28.99
tasting price $26.10

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Pinot

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday July 16, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2007 Sartori Pinot Grigio
Venezie, Italy

…pale-straw in color. The bouquet is very delicate. The taste is well-balanced and impeccably fresh and fruity.

regular price $14.99
tasting price $13.49

Etude Pinot Gris

Etude Pinot Gris

2007 Etude Pinot Gris
Carneros

…aromas of white stone fruit, honey suckle and jasmine. The pure flavors of white peach, nectarine and Meyer lemon carry over on the palate and mingle with subtle lemon-lime notes. Crisp acidity opens up to reveal minerality that keeps the wine lifted, focused and refreshing.

regular price $22.99
tasting price $20.69

2007 Corkscrew Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast

…black cherry, cloves and honey with dried blackberries and smoked cassis. Hints of leather, spice and earth.

regular price $19.99
tasting price $17.99

2007 Road 31 Pinot Noir
Napa Valley

…toasty oak, good structure and balance; Complex, interesting flavors mark this Pinot — It’s great. 92 points. The Pinot Report, January 2010

regular price $35.99
tasting price $32.39

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – The Art of the Blend

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday July 9, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2007 Adelaida ‘Pavanne’
Roussanne / Grenache Blanc / Chardonnay / Viognier
Paso Robles

…mandarin orange, musk melon and lime intermingle in this refreshing and brisk all season white. A virtual cornucopia of tropical fruits, Pavanne contrasts ripe quince and kiwifruit with tart flavors of tamarind and prickly pear.

regular price $13.99
tasting price $12.59

2005 Benessere ‘Costa Del Sol’
Sangiovese / Zinfandel / Merlot
Napa Valley

…soft and fruity, it’s rich in jammy blackberry, cherry, Mandarin orange, chocolate and anise spice flavors.

regular price $15.99
tasting price $14.39

2006 David Girard ‘Coeur du Terroir Rouge’
Mourvedre / Grenache / Syrah / Counoise
El Dorado County

…cherries, herbs de Provence and dried berries are combined with the big fruit and velvety mid pallet of the blend. Nice spicy characters and is framed by soft, well placed tannins.

regular price $21.99
tasting price $18.69

2006 Yorba ‘Shake Ridge Red’
Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Malbec / Graciano
Amador County

…flamboyant Syrah with it’s lush fruit and opulent texture and the sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon contributing bold, structured tannins and layers of blackberry fruit. The supporting cast of Merlot, Malbec and Graciano add their individual characters of fruit, fragrance and spice. The result is a complex, dense yet lively wine that has proven to be an immense crowd pleaser.

regular price $25.99
tasting price $22.09

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Friday Night Wine Tasting – Twisted Rivers

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday July 2, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2009 Twisted Rivers, Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

…rich tropical flavors, straw to gold in color, lush pineapple, honey and ripe apple flavors abound, all contributing to a great finish.

regular price $19.99
tasting price $17.99

2009 Twisted Rivers, Rosé of Petite Sirah
Clarksburg

…very unique 100% Petite Sirah starts with subtle fruit aroma ascending lightly to the nose. An attractive bouquet of the rose petal pallet leads to a wonderful dry finish.

regular price $13.99
tasting price $12.60

2007 Twisted Rivers, “The Raven”
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petite Verdot / Petite Sirah
Napa Valley

…exhibits a fragrant, compelling bouquet of blue and black fruits and hints of white chocolate and mocha. It offers a long, silky, full-bodied, multi-layered mouthfeel as well as extremely velvety.

tannins in the finish.

regular price $25.99
tasting price $23.39

2007 Twisted Rivers, Petite Sirah
Clarksburg

…inky blue/purple, with gobs of incense, blueberry, blackberry, espresso, the wine is rich, impressively textured, and full-bodied, with nice balanced tannin.

regular price $21.99
tasting price $19.80