Cabernet Sauvignon
A deep red, full-bodied wine, with complex flavors reminiscent of cherries, chocolate, black currants, mint, and cedar. The most complex red. Good with roasts and full flavored meat dishes.

2.  Robert Mondavi Reserve         1994                    $295
 An exquisite wine, full-bodied, layered, multi-dimensional
and astonishingly well-balanced.  A great wine
Wine Advocate 98

7.  Merryvale Profile. Napa Valley   2001                 $168
Intense and concentrated, offering rich mineral,
anise, currant and black cherry fruit.
Barrel Tasting Wine Spectator 94

3.  Pine Ridge, Stags Leap District  2001                       $162
This luxurious wine flatters the palate with its sumptuous fruit.
The black currant, cassis, plum, mocha and spice flavors swim
in sweet fine tannins.
Wine Enthusiast 94

22. Heitz, Napa                          1998                     $119
Delicious:  This wine is packed with flavors, from the 
ripe currant and black cherry aromas to the rich, complex
chocolate flavors in the mouth.

6. Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley     2004                     $89
Elegantly styled with richness and concentration
to the cedary oak, olive and dill-scented currant
notes.

4. Frog's Leap, Napa Valley         2004                        $94
Plump, ripe and juicy, with pretty black cherry, berry, currant
and spice framed by light , cedary oak.  A nice cabernet, with
mild, integrated tannins

8. Merryvale, Napa Valley  2003                                       $46
Has a lot going for it.  Smooth, ripe and polished, with tiers of plumb,
black cherry, currant and wild berry.  Holds its focus on the long
complex Finish.

19. Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley   2005                            $39
Classic Varietal nuances of cassis and currants complement
concentrated flavors of blueberry, black fruit and hints of cocoa
Mellowed tannins intertwine for structure and complexity.
          
12. Chateau Julien, Monterey County    2001                   $36
Black cherry, ripe raspberry and cassis aromas are
complemented by oak and spice flavors,  Mild tannins
provide structure and depth, with a full finish.

1. Steltzner-Claret, Napa     2002                                       $42
Originally a term used by the British to describe the
Cabernet based wines of Bordeaux.  Deep, rich and velvety
with a hint of sweet black currant flavors.

                                                Magnum                                    

11.  Liparta, Napa Valley    1998                                       $136
Ripe and broad shouldered.  With chocolate, toasty oak, fresh herb, tea,
sassafras and blackberry flavors
Tannins give strength on the finish.

Merlot
A soft, medium-bodied, dark-red wine, with flavors echoing berry, plum, chocolate, cherry and vanilla. Good with stews, roasts and hearty pasta dishes.

25. Lambert Bridge, Sonoma County  2002                       $38
Lots of oaky richness with ripe red cherry aromas and
repeats that fruit in caramel and roasted vanilla bean flavors.
"Gold Medal" San Francisco Int'l Wine Comp.

26. Stonehedge, Napa  2001                                               $36
Shows sweet toasty oak, hints of black cherry flavors and
currants.  With a smoothly delicious finish.

                 Cabernet Franc
             
15. Forest Glen, Sonoma County    2003                            $25
Cabernet Franc grapes have the intensity of flavors of Cabernet
Sauvignon without the overpowering tannins.

Red Meritage
Meritage is the name given by some top California producers to denote a wine crafted more    in the style of the French Bordeaux wines using a variety of traditional grape varieties and methods.

 9.  Artesa Elements, Napa/Sonoma    2001                    $46
Loads of ripe, dark fruit showing black cherries, black plum and currant,
followed by hints of brown spice with roast coffee and chocolate
filling out the aromas.  The finish is full and lively.

10. Bennett Lane Maximus, Napa     2003                      $59
A blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel.  Well balanced,
with soft, elegant tannins that frame a core of black cherry and
plum flavors.  Long on the finish.

Red Zinfandel
A dark red, full-bodied, vibrant wine, with deep flavors of blackberry jam, plum, black pepper and spice. Coarser then the other reds. Great for hearty dishes.

28. Lambert Bridge, Sonoma County  2001                    $49
Aromas of black pepper mix with berry flavors.  With its
forward fruit, soft tannins and lingering finish it will
accompany a wide range of dishes.

21. Hop Kiln, Sonoma County    2003                             $34
Estate grown.  A blend of 80% Zinfandel and
20% Cabernet Sauvignon. 
Gold Medal - Orange County Fair

                  Syrah

                          A majestic red wine, with pronounced spice, black cherry and roasted
                                              nut flavors, with a smooth, supple texture.

14. Renwood, Sierra Foothills         2002                         $28
Roasted peppery aroma with black cherry flavors,
firm tannins and a lingering finish

16. Hahn, Monterey County            2003                          $29
Roasted peppery aroma with black cherry flavors,
firm tannins and a lingering finish.
Double Gold Medal 2004 Tasters Guild International

Pinot Noir
A soft, elegant, ruby-red wine with cherry and rose petal notes. Medium bodied, fits well between whites and cabernet sauvignon. Good with pork, duck and stronger fish (salmon).

32. Artesa, Carneros            2003                            $45
With smooth, polished, and elegant aromas of cherry, blackberry 
and plum.  This wine delivers on its promises with intense black cherry
and blackberry flavors throughout the sublime finish.

42. Saintsbury, Napa                 2003                               $47
Smooth and supple, with ripe plum, tea, tar and spice notes.  
Finishes with a clean cherry flavor.

32. Cycles Gladiator. Central Coast  2005                      $29
Ripe black cola with a hint of spiciness on the nose.  Core flavors of
cherry and plum fill the mouth while the soft, velvety tannins keeps 
the wine suspended into the finish.

33. Montinore, Oregon    2005                                         $39
Sweet bouquet of black cherry and blackberry,
flavors are sweet and multi-layered, finishing with
chocolate and vanilla notes.

Chardonnay
A white wine, full-bodied and richly fruit flavored with tones of apples, pears, vanilla, spices, and toast. Richer than Sauvignon Blanc. Good with more complex dishes (cream sauces) and to drink by itself.

85. Merryvale Silhouette, Napa      2003                    $75
This wine was fermented in French oak barrels with native yeast,
a method that accentuates the richness of the wines mouthfeel.
Silhouette is dense, rich and complex, with a long smoky,
toasty oak finish.

84. Groth, Napa   2003                                                     $58
Clean and fruity on the palate, boasting a spicy range of pear, vanilla,
nutmeg and subtle citrus flavors that are complex and lively.

88. Frog's Leap, Napa  2004                                             $59
Ripe and tasty, with spicy fig, sweet pea, baked apple
and vanilla flavors that are clean and elegant

81. Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley   2004                           $35
Ripe flavors of bosc pear and green apples, perfectly integrated
with hints of vanilla.  Aged for 9 months in French oak.  Crisp acidity
brightens and boosts the fruit flavors leaving a mouthwatering finish.

87. Kendall Jackson, Vintner's Reserve 2004                   $27
Smooth, ripe and creamy, with complex pear, apple and spice notes that
are supple and tender.    

83. Hop Kiln,, Russian River Valley  2000                                   $29
A wonderful example of ripe melon and tropical fruit
essences of the Russian River Valley.

Sauvignon Blanc
Also known as Fume Blanc, this white wine is dry and crisp with citrus and light grassy flavors. An excellent food wine. Great with seafood chicken and lighter first courses.

37. Groth, Napa   2003                                                     $39
Ripe and lively, with very good concentration to the
Flavors of nectarine, fresh herbs and vanilla.

30. Soliloquy-Flora Springs, Napa Valley       2005          $45
It is focused with fruit, sensation of melon and vanilla on the palate.
The finish is smooth and long, with that extra "zing" at the end.

39.  Merryvale, Napa Valley                2005                     $41
This wine is a blend with 6% Semillion.
Refreshing with citrus and melon notes with added
Complexity from fermentation in French oak barrels.

Johannisberg Riesling

A fruity, flowery aroma with a cinnamon taste. Seems on the sweet side. Good with fish and chicken.

31. Trefethen, Napa  2003                                               $37
Soft, floral and spicy, this smooth textured wine has modest peach flavors.

44. Montinore, Oregon    2005                                         $29
Rich in citrus aromas and flavors.  The grapes were left on the vine as late
as possible to  become very ripe and covered with Botrytis Cinerea "the
Noble rot."   Sugar 5.5%

Gewürztraminer
A fruity, sweeter wine. Tastes like spicy peaches and sometimes lychee. Good with spicy dishes or for people who prefer a sweeter wine.

34. Geyser Peak 2000                                                    $22
Simple and sweet, with a peppery floral character

35. Alexander Valley, North Coast   2005                    $27
Fresh, youthful and lightly sweet, with pretty
rose-scented pear and apple flavors

45. Bargetto, Monterey County    2005                        $38
Fragrant and balanced with wonderful honeysuckle and 
rose petal scented fruit.  Lingering orange blossom on the
palette with a hint of minerality off-dry on the finish

Chenin Blanc
A fruity but dry white wine with overtones of melons, oranges and peaches. A great food wine.

36. Pine Ridge, Napa Valley 2001                               $24
Fruity though dry, this enticing white reaches out with distinctive
peach and mandarin orange flavors, balanced nicely by a flinty edge. 
A lovely sipper at a reasonable price.

89. Dry Creek, California    2001                                $22
A very good bottling of one of California's rarer varieties, this white is light,
lively and bright, with a nicely delicate finish.  Not totally dry, but artfully balanced.

White Zinfandel
A light, sweeter and fruity wine.

52. Buehler, Napa 2003                                              $20
Hand picked Napa Valley fruit, riper than most producers.  That means
less sugar and more flavors like wild berries and strawberries.  The
result is a wine with more real Zinfandel berry character and a less sweet
more refreshing taste

                             Viognier
                                    Rare white grape is one of the most difficult to grow.
                                                                   Spicy and floral.

45. Renwood, Lodi    2004                                             $31
Somewhat lean in texture, this carries the varietal pedigree
of spice, melon, peach and citrus flavors.  Bright on the
finish, refreshing on the whole.

                 Pinot Grigio
                               Soft, gently perfumed and has more color than most whites.

49. Swanson,  Napa        2004                                                             $41
Generous aromas of ultra-fresh melon, peaches and pear with
background mineral tones.  The finish is clean

46. Montinore, Oregon  2005                                          $32
Rich in apple, pear and honeysuckle aromas.
The flavors are crisp, reminiscent of apple, pear and citrus fruits.

                                                        Argentina

401. Santa Julia, Malbec         2004                                 $23
The Malbec grape, originally from Bordeaux France, produces this
Full-bodied yet soft and well-balanced dry wine, with aromas of
red fruit with a rich and spicy finish.

402. Santa Julia, Chardonnay    2004                                             $24
Classic fruit forward Chardonnay.  Opens with aromas
of peach and pear.  On the palate, a little butter, pear and spice.

                  Australia

254. Long Flat, Shiraz         2004                                    $27    
Wines from this region are full-flavored, well balanced and complex.
Enjoy the plum and black pepper aromas.

253. Long Flat, South Eastern    2004                             $25
This outstanding dry white has the full flavor of Semillion
combined with the aromatic, spicy fruit flavor of Sauvignon Blanc.

                                   Chile

502. Carmen, Shiraz                2003                                $25
The nose has attractive, intense aromas of blueberries and black
cherries with a touch of spice.  Ripe dark fruit flavors and mineral 
notes.  The tannins are smooth and soft.

501. Carmen, Sauvignon Blanc   2004                            $24
Appealing aromas of freshly cut grass, this medium-bodied, rich plump
wine is packed with citrus fruits whose flavors last through its long,
expressive finish.

                   France

102. Chateau Mounton-Rothschild    1993                      $360
Impressive 1993 Pauillac, deep in color and full-bodied
boasting plenty of currant, black cherry, mint and toast
character.  Date reviewed 1996.
Wine Spectator 92

104. Chateau Simard St. Emilion    1995                            $59
Bordeaux "Cabernet Sauvignon" Petite Chateau
Excellent Year.  Ready to drink after being properly
Cellared and aged to optimum.

105. J. Vidal-Fleury,  Cotes du Rhone     2003                           $28
Brilliant red in color.  Red fruits and spices on the nose.
A warm and full-bodied wine with lasting aromatic intensity.

202. Cassagne-Montrachet   2002                                     $72
White Burgundy  Louis Jadot
Fresh flowers and perfume can be discerned in the aroma.  Light to 
medium-bodied, dominated by spices, flowers and pears.

201. Pouilly-Fusse,   2004                                                  $42
White Burgundy  Georges Dubeouf
A velvety-textured, medium bodied wine.  Its layered personality
reveals spiced pear, toast and flint flavors.

302.  Pierre Sparr, Gewurztraminer    2001                        $33
Well-defined aromas of roses and tropical fruit.
A touch of grapefruit peel and pear enlivens the finish.
The texture is silky with just enough acidity to pull
everything into focus.

                  Germany

302.  Piesporter Goldtropfchen, Riesling  2004                    $27
Creamy and ample, excluding apricot, mango, orange and
vanilla flavors in a very harmonious profile.
Nice lingering aftertaste.

303.  Valckenberg, Gewurztraminer  2003                            $28
Full-bodied, medium dry with a lovely aroma of roses, accompanied
by flavors of ripe peach and litchi.  Fruity on the front and finishes
a bit dryer with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.

                   Italy

154. Barolo, Bongiovanni                 2000                         $106
Very good deep red.  Aromatically complex nose combines raspberry,
licorice and minerals.  Sweet but firmly structured.  Finishes very firm 
and a bit dry.

151. Amarone, Valpolicella              1999                          $71
Very traditional in its style and heavy body of rich fruit.
Finishing nicely a must buy for amarone lovers.
157. Terrabianca Campaccio, Toscano   2001              $88
Very pretty blackberry, mahogany cedar character
Full-bodied, with round tannins and a lovely rich
aftertaste.  Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.

152. Chianti Classico, Borgo Scalcentino   1999                $45
Delicious, fresh cherry and blackberry flavor, medium-bodied,
with notes of vanilla and dried herbs.

158. Il Futuro, Super Tuscan                      2000                   $68
Deep brooding purple in color, with flashes of ruby.  With its
inviting aroma of black plums, vanilla and hints of licorice.

153. Tommasi, Pinot Grigio, Le Rosse         2004                    $32
Pinot Grigio, the right way, the 2994 Tommasi comes to the table
with bright peach flavors and a trace of minerals;  well-balanced
and crisp, a fine wine.

159.  Vernaccia, Teruzzi & Puthod       2003                                   $29
Characterized by delicate honeydew and petal aromas.
Honey and pears come through in a fruity, crisp palate.
Made with Organic Vernaccia grapes..

                  New Zealand


350.  Zenith, Sauvignon Blanc           2003                       $31
Displays ripe tropical fruit aromas with hints of
capsicum and gooseberry.  The palate is soft and
rounded with a long finish.

352. Boss Cat, Chardonnay                2002                             $26
Selected from vineyards located along New Zealand's
eastern coastline.  It is well balanced between fruit and
oak with more than a hint of smugness.

                        Spain

603.  Muga Rioja Reserva,         2000                               $49
Generous and engaging with plenty up front.
Vanilla edged, easy going fruit, delicious.

604.  Las Brisas Rueda, Sauvignon Blanc  2003              $23
Bright, citrus, apple and floral notes, with honey and
herbs on the finish.

                Pennsylvania

62. Palocitro, Stone Villa             2001                             $27
Cabernet Sauvignon in style, fruit and spice flavors.

63. Stovilli, Stone Villa                 2001                            $28
Syrah in style, fruity and dry.

64. Chardonnay, Glades Pike        2001                           $26
California-style, buttery aftertaste, velvety finish,
softer oak flavor

            Sparkling Wines

90. Dom Perignon,      1992                                             $235

93. Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial, France                       $81
Delicate and poised, with citrus, pear and honey flavors.
Wine Spectator 89

91. Chandon Bruit Classic, California                              $41
Delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by
citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet.
91 Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine

75. Korbel Brut,  375ml                                                          $17

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