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

2006 Chateau Pouilly ‘Pouilly-Fuisse’
Maconnais, France

Pouilly-Fuissé is always 100% Chardonnay and typically a very full and rich wine. Château Pouilly in no exception. 2006 was a very hot year and therefore produced very ripe grapes. The resulting wine is long and silky with liquorice and mineral notes, together with candied orange.

retail price $36.99
tasting price $29.99

2008 Whitcraft ‘Trois Terroir’ Pinot Noir
60% Kick-On (martini clone), 20% Aubaine (clone 667), 20% Morning Dew Ranch (DRC clone) Vineyards
California

The nose is dark, lush cherries, raspberries, with a very nice barrel presence. The mouth echoes the lush nose, very “wet” in the mouth, makes your mouth water because of a soft tannic persistence. And it gets better day two, as a by the glass wine should.

retail price $34.99
tasting price $21.99

2007 Sequum ‘Four Soil Melange’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

Fragrant cedar, cassis, blackberry, allspice and cinnamon are echoed in the elegant, aerodynamically streamlined mouth of alluring, juicy bright red fruits supported by silky tannins and bright acidity, with a forever-long finish that keeps on pumping out mouth-filling juiciness.

All vineyard sites are balanced to allow earlier picking from four different outstanding Napa Valley Cabernet terrains:

Spring Mountain fruit from Pride Mountain
Stag’s Leap hillside from Chimney Rock
Valley Floor from Caymus in Rutherford
Lewelling in St. Helena

retail price $54.99
tasting price $24.99

2008 Macauley ‘Old Vine’ Zinfandel
Napa Valley

This wine is insanely tasty, sporting zesty red cherry flavors that you will savor repeatedly! Aromas of ripe raspberry fill the bowl of the glass of this dazzling ruby colored nectar. Balanced and concentrated, the fruit profile bursts forth, proportionately with rich chery compote flavors melded together seamlessly with hints of vanilla cream, cocoa and slightly spicy oak. This delicious wine is ready to drink now, and should cellar age gracefully over the next 3-5 years from the vintage date.

retail price $37.99
tasting price $21.99

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday November 12, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2006 Dr. F. Weins-Prum Erdener Prälat Riesling Spätlese
Mosel Saar Ruwer, Germany

Dr. F. Weins-Prum
Erdener Pralat

Floral notes and blue slate in the nose. 70-80% botrytis, saffron and honey spice. Yellow peach and raspberry, the concentration is just amazing. Superb earth and mineral details with lime, apricot, orange — succulent. WOW! – Rudi Wiest

Was – $34.99
Now – $25.99

2002 Bert Simon Serriger Würtzberg Riesling Auslese
Mosel Saar Ruwer, Germany

Bert Simon Serriger Würtzberg

Floral in the nose with a splash of apricot nectar and pear blossom. There is great concentration of peach and strawberry, dense and compact, but with bright fresh acidity. – Rudi Wiest

Like a cross between key lime pie and peach cobbler in flavor, then the mineral note comes in cleansing the finish and reminding you that this comes from slate. Vibrant and long, it expresses a sense of place. – Wine Spectator 92 points

Was – $39.00
Now – $15.99

2008 Morgan Twelve Clones Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey

Morgan Twelve Clones

This vintage of Morgan Twelve Clones Pinot Noir demonstrates the power and finesse of Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands. It displays aromas of black cherries, cola, spicy earth tones and vanilla. Flavors of red cherries and berries are complemented by notes of black tea, chocolate espresso, smokey oak, and spice. Perfectly poised fruit / acid balance make this incredibly food-versatile. It is a wonderful accompaniment to roast chicken and grilled salmon, as well as almost any duck, beef, or lamb preparation.

Was – $32.00
Now – $16.99

2006 The Mariner
46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma

The Mariner

Shows the edgy tannins that Dry Creek red wines invariably display, with a sandpapery texture. That makes the wine, which is a Bordeaux blend of five varieties, a little rustic. But the dryness and bite are a nice alternative to the riper, softer Napa style, and more versatile at the table. Good now, and should slowly develop in the bottle for years. – Wine Enthusiast 92 points

Sleek, tight and focused, harmonious, well-proportioned and complex, offering layers of ripe plum, black cherry, currant, black licorice, mineral and spice. Ends with supple tannins and a flow of dark berry flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. – Wine Spectator 92 points

Was – $40.00
Now – $26.99

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

2009 Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County

Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc

80% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Sauvignon Musque, 1% Semillon
14.1% alcohol

Translucent, pale straw color. On the nose there is an intensely perfumed fresh bouquet of pink grapefruit and watermelon combines with energetic spice notes underlined by invigorating minerality. Emulating the nose, the palate of crisp citrus and melon flavor carries a hint of dry white herb accompanied by a soft, round mouthfeel resulting in a medium bodied, fresh, food-friendly wine.

Was – $20.99
Now – $16.99

2009 Byron Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara County

Byron Pinot Noir

100% Pinot Noir
13.5% alcohol

The 2009 vintage was relatively dry, warm and trouble free. The small clusters and miniscule berries produced a wine that is deep, lush and neatly balanced. The dominant themes are dark berries, cherries, rose petal, red plum, brown spice and smoke. This is a forward, approachable wine that displays the beautiful floral / mineral character typical of Santa Barbara Pinot Noir.

Was – $18.99
Now – $14.99

2004 Atalon Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

Atalon Cabernet Sauvignon

98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot
13.7% alcohol

Aromas of cherries, dark berries and cedar jump from the glass of this rich, full-bodied and smooth Cabernet. Cassis and cocoa powder fill the palate, with a medium dry finish and fine tannins… - Thomas Peffer, Winemaker

The impressive 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon comes primarily from a hillside vineyard above Lake Hennessy as well as Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain, and a tiny quantity from Mt. Veeder and Oakville. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a big, sweet bouquet of creme de cassis, spicy new oak, graphite, and licorice. Full-bodied, powerful, and long in the mouth… - Robert Parker 90 points

Was – $44.00
Now – $22.50

2008 Ridge Lytton Springs
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma

Ridge Lytton Springs

71% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane
14.4% alcohol

Ripe nose of raspberry, plum, pepper and chapparel. Blackberry, mineral and vanilla notes dominate the palate. Well integrated tannins typical of this classic vineyard add to the long finish.

Was $35.00
Now $24.99

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday October 29, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

Canella Prosecco

NV Canella Prosecco di Conegliano
Veneto, Italy

…brilliant straw yellow with fine, persistent perlage, fruity aromas of peach, apple, pear and citrus fruit, the palate gracefully balances zingy acidity and a subtle hint of sweetness, richness and silky-smooth texture.

Was – $16.99
Now – $12.99

2007 Talbott Chardonnay
Monterey County

Talbott Chardonnay

…medium straw in color, the aromatics of this 2007 Talbott offer tropical flavors of guava, white peach and nectarine, accented by elements of pear, blanched almond and citrus. The intensity of the wine’s bouquet is framed by a touch of French oak and toasty brioche notes. On the palate, this vintage shows a lush richness on the initial impression, and echoes the aromatics with additional notes of guava, pear, stone fruit, almonds and sweet French oak. The finish is long, clean and bone dry with bright citrus note and minerality.

Was – $26.99
Now – $19.99

Landmark Overlook Chardonnay

2008 Landmark Overlook Chardonnay
75% Sonoma / 25% Santa Barbara

…the wine exhibits baked pear and apple notes with lemon custard and sandalwood aromas with a hint of anise. In the mouth the wine adds orange blossom and toasted almond notes. The rich texture is complemented by crisp acidity, leaving a long balanced finish.

Was – $33.99
Now – $24.99

Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

…bright ruby, cherry and red berry aromas are complicated by dried rose, tobacco and fresh herbs. Juicy and intense, with gently sweet red and dark berry flavors and slow-mounting tannins. Becomes more floral with air and finishes with impressive clarity and spicy persistence.  Stephen Tanzer 91 / Robert Parker 90 / Four Stars+ Ronn Wiegand

Was – 49.00
Now – 36.00

Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday October 22, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2007 Cantina Zaccagnini
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy

…deep garnet-purple colour. Ripe cherry and tobacco leaf aromas with a touch of game.  Medium-full body with good concentration of fruit and a medium to high level of balancing acidity. Medium+ level of grainy tannins. Long finish. - 90 points Robert Parker

regular price $17.99
tasting price $16.19

Pedroncelli, ‘Three Vineyards’

2008 Pedroncelli, ‘Three Vineyards’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley

…aromas of ripe raspberry and cherry highlight this full flavored Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is highlighted by bright acidity, in just the right amount to showcase the fruit. Plum, toasted oak notes and warm clove spice combine to round out the flavors.

regular price $15.99
tasting price $14.39

2006 James Blake Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena, Napa Valley

…ruby/purple color is accompanied by loamy, earthy notes intermixed with tobacco leaf, red and black currants, and spice box. Medium to full-bodied with moderate tannin, and an overall sense of elegance and balance.

$29.99 NET

2007 Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

…ripe and focused with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, cocoa and hints of mint all tied together with a creamy french vanilla middle and a finish.

regular price $20.99
tasting price $18.89

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Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday October 15, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2007 Alex Gambal Chardonnay
Bourgogne, France

…expressive pineapple nose. Good fruit on the palate, nice acidity and medium length.

Baileyana ‘Firepeak Grand Cuvee’

regular price $19.99
tasting price $17.99

2007 Baileyana ‘Firepeak Grand Cuvee’ Pinot Noir
Edna Valley

…very good color and acidity, and shows extraordinary concentration. It tastes of rich red and black fruits. The tannins are integrated nicely.

regular price $27.99
tasting price $25.19

2008 Talbott ‘Kali Hart’ Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands

…bright, lively, medium bodied, fruit-forward wine.  All Estate Grown grapes aged in French Oak, 20% new.  Delicious notes of velvety raspberry, black cherry, and hints of spicy cinnamon.

regular price $18.99
tasting price $17.09

2008 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles

…ruby red core with a bright crimson rim. Ripe black and red fruit, blackberry, raspberry, cherry. Oak notes of toast and vanilla are forthcoming and generous. Red berry and sweet black plum, dry and palate filling, with modest tannins and a well-structured, lingering finish.

regular price $26.99
tasting price $24.29

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Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday October 8, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2008 Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay
‘Russian River Ranches,’ Sonoma Coast

…aromas of jasmine and rose petal give way to tropical fruits like pineapple and mango. Roasted hazelnut joins nougat and almond butter, finishing with a touch of lime and lychee. Medium-weight and clean with a wonderful acid backbone, the wine expands in the glass, offering up grapefruit, lemon, pear and kumquat with subtle vanilla bean and herbal mushroom. The lingering finish displays hints of minerality, along with apple, lime and a surprising kiss of strawberry.

regular price $22.99
tasting price $20.69

2009 Trust, Riesling
Columbia Valley, Washington

…minerality is prominent on the nose, with background notes of peach and grapefruit. The palate brings a lovely combination of rock, citrus peel, white peach, and mint. This is medium-bodied, palate-coating Riesling that conveys richness and only the faintest whisper of sweetness. At just 12.4% alcohol, the acids shine, keeping things bright and refreshing and the lingering finish is all about the rocks.

regular price $19.99
tasting price $17.99

2008 Inception, Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara

…black cherry, violets, rhubarb, and white pepper spice soar from the glass. Full-bodied, deep and rich this pinot has a satin texture on the palate with flavors of fresh herbs of sage and thyme and spiced berry cobbler fruit that bring you to the long and seductive finish.

regular price $23.99
tasting price $21.59

2007 Domaine Grès St. Vincent
60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Carignan
Côtes-du-Rhône, France

…scents of black plum, cured green and black olives, orange pulp and smoky bramble dominate the nose. The palate is a deep and luxurious expression of ripe black and red fruit flavors followed by dried meat tones and sweet herbs. This powerful blend is boosted by supple acidity and the wine finishes with subtle tannins.

regular price $16.99
tasting price $15.29

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Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday October 1, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2009 Inception Chardonnay
Santa Barbara

…tropical and stone fruits with a hint of acacia blossoms. Flavors of Bartlett pear, Granny Smith apple, white peach and mandarin blossom envelope your palate. A creamy texture framed by zesty acidity and a minerality of wet stones.

regular price $18.99
tasting price $17.09

2008 Inception Pinot Noir
Central Coast

…bright berry tones of bing cherry, yellow raspberry and wild strawberry with hints of cola, earl grey tea, and sweet spice. This silky pinot continues with floral notes and an underlying minerality and earthiness on the palate.

regular price $18.99
tasting price $17.09

2009 Ramspeck Pinot Noir
Napa Valley

…bright fruit, complex flavors, viscosity and roundness. Hitting the sweet spot between the delicate balance of complex barrel and yeast characters while still presenting that solid fruit core. Dark ruby in color.

regular price $18.99
tasting price $17.09

2008 Ramspeck Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

…mouthful of peppery spice punctuates a palate full of ripe fruits.

regular price $18.99
tasting price $17.09

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Friday Night Wine Tasting
Friday September 24, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tasting Fee: $10

2008 Marchesi di Barolo, Barbera ‘Maraia’
Piedmonte, Italy

…captivating ruby red color. Fruit Fresh and intense; infused with scents of wild berries and hints of vanilla. Medium-full-bodied; on the palate it expands into a warm, robust flavor that is attractively assertive and well-balanced. Outstanding with flavorful first courses and appetizers and a natural companion to red meat entrées.

regular price $14.99
tasting price $13.49

2007 Antinori ‘Peppoli’ Chianti Classico
90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and Syrah
Tuscany, Italy

…intense aromas of red berries with light hints of vanilla and chocolate, which heighten the sensations of the fruit. The wine has great body, with soft and sweet tannins. Pèppoli has a pleasant long finish with a lingering after-taste.

regular price $26.99
tasting price $24.29

2007 Mazzoni, Sangiovese / Merlot
Tuscany, Italy

…fresh and vibrant with good acidity. The Sangiovese provides a firm backbone and substantial body, while the Merlot brings a luscious mouth-feel and lingering finish.

regular price $18.99
tasting price $17.09

2006 Sartori, Valpolicella
Veneto, Italy

…medium-bodied red, with plum, berry and hints of herbs and Brazil nut. Has good balance and concentration.

regular price $16.99
tasting price $15.29

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