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Silver Oak 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley — $99.95
Silver Oak is the standard bearer for Napa Valley Cab. Because Silver Oak only produces Cabernet Sauvignon from California's two best Cabernet microclimates, their wines are consistently outstanding and complex, brimming with ripe cassis flavors, carefully seasoned with toasty new oak. This Napa Valley bottling is their most desirable wine. Don't miss the chance to enjoy a true Napa Valley icon. ON SALE.

Silver Oak 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $79.95
Because Silver Oak only produces Cabernet Sauvignon from California's two best Cabernet microclimates, their wines are consistently outstanding and complex, brimming with ripe cassis flavors, carefully seasoned with toasty new oak. This Alexander Valley bottling is full-bodied and ultra-ripe.

Cheers Gift Basket — $44.95
Cheer in the holidays with family and friends and a delicious California red wine, paired with a smorgasbord of regional gourmet snacks that make this gift a favorite among recipients. Gourmet snacks include: focaccia crisps, smoked salmon, cheese, spicy almonds and chocolate squares.

Brunello di Montalcino 2004 Il Poggione — $74.95
Blogging about his 2004 Brunello tastings, Robert Parker’s Italian wine expert Antonio Galloni, expressed his feelings about the Il Poggione Brunello, saying “ On its own, this Brunello is one of the top wines of the vintage.” His subsequent review scored this majestic wine 95 points saying "The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is awesome. This finessed, regal Brunello flows onto the palate with seamless layers of perfumed fruit framed by silky, finessed tannins. The wine remains extremely primary at...

Rioja Gran Reserva 2001 Marques de Caceres — $39.95
Rioja Gran Reserva that’s full-bodied and densely layered. Produced only in the best vintages, Gran Reserve must be aged at least 5 years before release. This one from the well known house of Marques de Caceres was aged in French oak for 28 months and then four more years in the bottle before release. The result is an intense and complex wine that’s fully ready to be enjoyed. The tannins are supple and soft and the flavors go on and on. Selected as #44 on the Wine Enthusiast Magazine Top 100 for...

Wine by Region - California — $50.00

Corton-Charlemagne 2004 Louis Latour — $99.95
Famous Grand Cru White Burgundy. After the ravages of the phylloxera aphid at the end of the 19th century it was the Latour family that took the now-celebrated decision to tear up the dead Aligoté and Pinot Noir vines and to replace them with Chardonnay. The vineyard of Corton-Charlemagne is situated in the prime area of the hillside of Corton where its southeasterly aspect ensures maximum exposure to the sun. The fruit is harvested as late as possible to guarantee maximum ripeness. This Grand Cru...

Kendall-Jackson 2006 Chardonnay Grand Reserve — $22.95
"Lush and tropical with bright citrus notes and ripe apple flavors. Sur lie aged, and beautifully balanced, this Chardonnay is richly layered with elegance and a creamy texture enhanced from the gentle stirring of the lees. A delight for the senses." – Randy Ullom, Winemaster. Scored 90 points by Robert Parker.

Chassagne-Montrachet 2006 Louis Jadot — $39.95
A Superb white Burgundy from a world renowned producer, Maison Louis Jadot selects only the finest Chardonnay grapes for this Chassagne- Montrachet. Harvest is done by hand and vinification takes place in oak casks. Only wild yeasts are ever used in the fermentation and the wine ages for 18 months in oak barrels before release. Acoording to Steve Tanzer, founder of The International Wine Cellar, who calls it "Fat and lush in the mouth but not at all overly sweet, thanks to sound, slightly spiky...

Pahlmeyer 2005 Merlot, Napa Valley — $74.95
A tremendous wine, this 2005 Merlot from Pahlmeyer is rich, deep and dense with layers of flavor. Robert Parker raved, scoring it 94 points and saying "The 2005 Merlot is looking sensational, and far better than I thought last year. There are 3,000 cases of this wine, which is aged in 85% new Taransaud barrels. Blended with 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine reveals distinctive black cherry and berry notes intermixed with chocolate, mocha, caramel, and scorched earth. The wine is full-bodied, fleshy...

Chateau Monbousquet 2005 St. Emilion Grand Cru — $84.95
Another triumph for Gerard Perse and Chateau Monbousquet. The 2005 vintage scored 95 points from Robert Parker who said "the 2005 exhibits plenty of toasty oak, roasted herb, meat juice, blackberry, cherry, and spice characteristics along with a touch of incense. Full-bodied and opulent, with an atypically rigid structure, this is a remarkable achievement for such a humble terroir. It admirably reflects Gerard Perse’s obsessive commitment to excellence." A blend of approximately 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet...

Vasari 2007 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Barba — $9.95
Located in northern Abruzzo, along the Vomano river valley and on the surrounding hills of the “Colline Teramane” territory. This is considered the finest area for growing the Montepulciano grapes for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Produced by Fratelli Barba who are dedicated to quality. Vineyards are carefully tended and yields are kept low. Consulting enologist Stephano Chioccioli brings his vast experience to make Vasari a bright, fruity red wine with real character, at a bargain price.

Far Niente 2007 Chardonnay, Napa Valley — $49.95
Far Niente Chardonnay has earned its reputation as one of the great white wines worthy of aging. The grapes are hand picked from the various estate vineyards and then hand sorted at the winery. Shortly after starting fermentation in stainless tanks, the must is racked into a high percentage of new French oak barrels. To assure proper development, the barrels are topped biweekly, allowing our wine to age gracefully on its yeast lees for eight months. The winemaker evaluates each barrel for quality...

Buehler 2007 Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley — $29.95
A perpetual Best Buy, Buehler Vineyards is Napa Valley’s best kept secret. John Buehler started the winery in the ‘70’s and has been producing stellar wines and pricing them right ever since. As Matt Kramer notes in his New California Wine book: “This is a winery that has settled into admirable consistency, high quality and fair pricing. Bravo!” Only 575 cases of this Resere Chardonnay were produced. All from the the 33 year old vines of the River Vineyard in Russian River Valley. Full barrel fermentation...

Vineyard Classic Combo Gift Basket — $69.95
This combination will surprise and delight the best of friends and family. Two bottles of California wines and all the treats any one could want. Crackers, Cheese, savory snack mix, cheese swirls, salami, Napa Valley Mustard, Ghirardelli mint filled chocolate squares and a cheese knife.

Buehler 2007 Zinfandel, Napa Valley — $24.95
This Zinfandel scored 90 points in Wine Spaectator who said: "Soft and elegant, this has a delicate sense of complexity, offering floral raspberry and cherry aromas, with juicy, layered plum and spicy cinnamon flavors that linger on the lively finish."

Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Thea, Dry Creek Valley — $14.95
Wine making veteran Bill Knuttel brings his considerable expertise, from years as winemaker at Chalk Hill and Dry Creek Vineyards, to this collaboration that makes only one wine; single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. Organic farming methods and a unique micro-climate within Dry Creek Valley brought beautifully ripe, balanced grapes. Fermentation in stainless steel retains the freshness and 8 months of aging in tank round out the flavors and bring a rich mouthfeel to this tasty Sauv. Blanc that shows ripe...

D'Aragon 2007 Old Vine Garnacha, Carinena — $11.95
A remarkable wine, this Old Vine Garnacha is so savory and rich you won’t believe the price tag. From Spain’s Carinena region where the Garnacha or Grenache, as it’s known in France, grapes have the warm dry conditions they needs to fully develop. The grapes for this wine come from 70 year old vines. Old vines means very low yields (about ½ ton per acre) and very deeply flavored, concentrated grapes. A slow maceration is followed by 7 months of aging in American oak barrels. The deep color and blackberry...

Wine & Cheese Combo Cheeseboard — $29.95
A bottle of wine and cheese, presented on a stylish cheeseboard. This nifty gift pairs a delightful California cabernet sauvignon with crackers, merlot cheddar cheese and California Crunchies almonds for the perfect hostess gift, holiday gift or thank you gift.

Brunello di Montalcino 2004 La Lecciaia — $39.95
Fattoria La Lecciaia is becoming one of the most consistent producers of Brunello with outstanding wines every vintage. This latest release from the super 2004 vintage may be their best yet. Wine Spectator scored it 93 points and said: "Plush aromas of black cherry and blackberry. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins and a long, delicious finish. There's fresh acidity and lots of subtle flavor on the finish. Still needs a little time to open." Very limited.

Chateau Laroque 2000 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe — $39.95
A rare and exciting 2000 Bordeaux, showing richness, complexity and a lithe, supple mouthfeel. Awarded the honor of Grand Cru Classe in 1996, Chateau Laroque is in fact the largest wine estate in Saint-Emilion, with a total of 58 hectares under vine. The vines average 35 years old, and rise in terraces over several hillsides with diverse soil types and sun exposures. This wine from an historic vintage is a blend of 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak for 12 months...

Beringer 2004 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley — $104.95
Beringer's Private Reserve Caberent is always one of the best wines out of Napa Valley. With Cabernet of this quality, Winemaker Ed Sbragia and his team take a minimalist approach. Vinifying the fruit from each vineyard separately, the sources are 42% Steinhauer Ranch, 18% St. Helena Home Ranch, 15% Bancroft Ranch, 11% Marston Vineyard, 3% Chabot, 3% Rancho del Oso, and 2% Lampyridae. Also added to the blend is 6% Cabernet Franc from Bancroft Ranch. They use gentle pump-over techniques for optimal...

Guigal 2007 Condrieu — $49.95
Wine Spectator score 91 pts and said: "Very juicy and still a touch compact, with green almond, fig and anise notes waiting to come out from behind the fennel and mineral. Long finish. Cellar short term to let this open up. Best from 2009 through 2011."

Hewitt Vineyard 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa — $69.95
The historic Hewitt Vineyard resides on the famed Rutherford Bench, a narrow ribbon of gravel-rich alluvial soils on the western side of the Napa Valley that has - since the late 1800s - produced California's best Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Hewitt Vineyard produces only estate Cabernet Sauvignon from this extraordinary fifty-eight acre vineyard. The wine is cold-soaked then fermented with extended skin contact of up to fifty days. Aged for 22 months in French oak, about half new, before bottling...

Atlas Peak 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley — $29.95
As it says on the label, this wine is a mountain blend. Atlas Peak bottles individual mountain Cabs from Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder, Spring Mountain and Atlas Peak. This Napa Valley Cab is a blend of grapes from all of those AVA’s. Mountain fruit is concentrated and brimming with flavor because these hillside vines have to struggle while at the same time the temperatures stay cool due to the altitude, lengthening the growing season and finally the sun baths them with nourishing light as they lie...

Covey Run 2006 Reserve Semillon Ice Wine, Yakima Valley — $28.95
Ice wine is one of the world’s rarest dessert wines. In order to make it, vintners must leave grapes on the vine until they freeze. In eastern Washington, this requires a Canadian arctic air mass and temperatures of 19°F or below. Once pressed, the frozen grapes yield sweet, concentrated juice and very little water. The result is nectar in a glass. Covey Run has been making Ice Wine for 23 years and it shows in this rich but delicately balanced 2006 Semillon Ice Wine. It offers intense aromas of...

Rosso Piceno 2006 Montetinello, Saladini Pilastri — $19.95
From the exceptional 2006 vintage! Saladini Pilastri was the first winery in the Piceno area to achieve the prestigious Tre Bicchieri award from Italy's wine bible, the Gambero Rosso. All the winemaking is overseen by celebrated enologist Alberto Antonini. All of the farming is done without the use of chemical fertilizers and the winery is recognized by the EU as organic. Wine Advocate raves about the wines, perpetually scoring them 90 and above.

Chianti Classico Riserva 2004 San Crispino — $19.95
“Classico” means that the grapes were grown in the oldest delimited zone in the region, and the production code is quite strict. Only vineyards situated on hillsides above 700 meters with advantageous orientation may be included. Chianti Classico must be 80% Sangiovese at a minimum, vinification must take place in the zone, as must all steps in production including aging. Vine density is spelled out as are maximum yields. And for DOCG even the maximum amount of wine per ton of grapes is set by law...

Riesling 2007 Pierre Sparr, Alsace — $12.95
A dry, full flavored Riesling from one of Alsace's best known producers. The winemaking tradition of Pierre Sparr goes back to 1680. The estate owns over 80 acres of vines in Alsace and produces top quality wines, vintage after vintage.

Wine by Region - Australia — $50.00

Cote Rotie 2003 Brune et Blonde, E. Guigal — $69.95
The standard bearer for the wines of Cote Rotie in the Northern Rhone Valley, Guigal continues to raise the bar on quality for the entire Rhone Valley. Their signature Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde is always outstanding and in the stellar 2003 vintage it rivals the best wines of the region. Robert Parker scored it 93 points and said "The 2003 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde is probably the finest cuvee of regular Cote Rotie that Guigal has produced since 1999 or 1991. Stunningly rich, it offers a beautiful...

Preapid Gift for 12 months — $959.40
Every month you will receive three super-premium red wines, hand-selected from the world’s premier vineyards that a connoisseur will truly relish. Detailed notes and food pairing suggestions are included so you can or each wine to the utmost. Clubs ship on or around the 9th of each month.

Winning Whites Monthly Wine Club 3 Bottles — $599.40
Every month you will receive three top-rated, hard-to-find white wines, from luscious white Burgundies to creamy California Chardonnays and food-friendly Pinot Grigios. Detailed notes and food pairing suggestions are included so you can savor each wine to the utmost. Clubs ship on or around the 9th of each month.

Perfect Pair Monthly Wine Club 2 Bottles — $359.40
Send friends, family, business associates or yourself a delicious bottle of red and white every month for just $29.95/month (less than $15/bottle). You'll enjoy it immensely and of course, it’s the most thoughtful and convenient gift you can give. Detailed notes and food pairing suggestions are included so you can savor each wine to the utmost. Clubs ship on or around the 9th of each month.

Kenwood 2006 Zinfandel, Jack London Vyd, Sonoma Valley — $22.95
The label is iconic; author Jack London lived in Sonoma County and his ranch is now owned by the California Parks Department. But the lava-terraced vineyards on the ranch are farmed by Kenwood Vineyards who produce this exceptional Zinfandel. The wolf head label tells you it’s the Jack London Vineyard bottling from the outside, but inside, it’s the wine that tells you .This unique zinfandel from low yield grapes has intensity and depth as well as elegance and style- ipe berry and spice flavors...

Start Your Cellar Sampler 24-Bottles — $474.00
2-Ch Godeau Ducarpe 2004 St. Emilion Grand Cru. 3-Tangley Oaks 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. 2-J. Mauceri 2005 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast. 3-Daisy Ridge 2003 Meritage Napa Valley. 3-Stonehaven 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra. 4-Ch. La Fleur Blanchon 2005 Lussac St. Emilion. 4-Il Poggione 2005 Rosso di Montalcino. 3-Pregio del Conte 2004 Saladini Pilastri The advertised price of all samplers reflects up to a 15% discount. No further case discounts apply. Sampler contents are based...

Alsace Willm 2005 Cuvée Emile Willm, Gewurztraminer, Sélections de Grains Nobles, 500ml — $54.95
This is a rare and exquisite dessert wine. Producing Sélections de Grains Nobles is a painstaking process. Harvesters must go out and pick individual grapes that have lingered on the vine and become shriveled by Botrytis Cinerea or “noble rot”. Successive pickings must be carried out until there are enough of these ultra-sweet raisinated grapes. This is the very same procedure used to make the great Sauternes and Trockenbeerenausleses. The grapes are pressed and the sweet syrup is carefully fermented...

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Fundo Los Naranjos, Colchagua Valley — $10.95
Fundo Los Naranjos is a delicious value Cabernet from one of Chile’s most celebrated winemakers. Adolfo Hurtato, head winemaker at Cono Sur Vineyards, has been named winemaker of the year and won accolades for practically ever wine he’s produced. This great little Cab is from Colchagua Valley grapes, farmed organically, that have reached a peak of ripeness and maturity. Soft and richly fruity with generous plum and blackcurrant flavors complemented by chocolate and spice.

Chateau des Graviers 2005 Margaux — $27.95
The Cru Artisan classification is only given to independently owned Chateaux that offer consistently high quality wine. Reestablished by the French government in 2006, only 44 Chateaux have currently earned the Cru Artisan designation making it even more exclusive than Cru Bourgeois. This 2005 is perhaps the best wine they have produced. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from vines averaging 30 years old. It's been aged in oak barrels for 12 months. The production...

Medoc Bordeaux 12 Bottle Sampler — $295.00
Medoc is home to Bordeaux’s most prestigious red wines. Residing on the Left Bank of the Gironde River and setting a standard throughout the wine world for quality, the communes of Paulliac, Margaux, St. Julien and St. Estephe are all located in the Medoc. Enjoy a case of stunning Medoc discoveries that offer not only the quality this region is famous for but also something that’s much harder to find in Bordeaux; exceptional value. Sampler includes 3 bottles (750ml) each of these four outstanding...

Rigol 1897 Brut Cava NV — $13.95
Rigol Cava is from a winery in Spain’s Penedes region, founded in 1897. A blend of 30% Macabeo, 60% Xarello, 10% Parellada, made in the traditional "methode Champenoise", with a secondary fermentation in the bottle. The wine is then aged more than nine months on its lees to give it a rounder, richer mouthfeel and a more complex and enticing flavor profile. For sparkling wines, Brut is the driest style, and also the finest. This lovely Brut sparkler has very delicate bubbles that lift up the ripe...

Trimboli's Family Reserve 2007 Shiraz, New South Wales — $14.95
Sam Trimboli is know in Australia as the undisputed king of attention-grabbing reds, he adds another medal to his impressive collection with the 2005 vintage of his Family Reserve Shiraz. What sets Sam apart is a canny knack for packing richer aromas and deeper flavors into all of his wines, and with this special release he takes even more care. With reduced yields compared with previous vintages this Aussie Shiraz is a red rocket of rich fruit. Totally original and displaying the great winemaking...

Pinot Perfection Sampler — $119.00
Our latest lineup of top-rated Pinot Noirs. Here are 6 great Pinots from some of the best vineyards and micro-climates in the world, including Burgundy, the Russian River Valley and beyond. Find out why Pinot Noir is the hottest wine going, and save 15%. 6 (750 ml) bottle sample includes:

Call Me A Cab Sampler — $99.00
Crauford 2003 Cab Sauv, Maroon Vyd., Napa Valley. Mockingbird Hill 2006 Cab Sauv Napa Valley. Stonehaven 2003 Cab Sauv Coonawarra. Campus Oaks 2005 Cab Sauv Mendocino. Fox Run 2007 Cab Franc Finger Lakes. Dutcher Crossing 2005 Cab Sauv Alexander Valley.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Two Tone Farms, California — $11.95
This is ripe delicious California Cabernet at a great price. Two Tone Farms sources fruit from all over California to deliver a quality wine. Another 2005 success story this wine is a blend of ripe Cab from both Knight's Valley in Sonoma and Paso Robles. Aged in French oak, it has distinct character, soft tannins and an underlying complexity to the ripe berry fruit.

Plan de Dieu 2007 Cotes du Rhone Villages, Domaine Martin — $16.95
One of the newest recognized Cotes du Rhone Villages, Plan de Dieu was granted the status in 2005 even though this unique area has long been recognized for producing exceptional wines. Just like Chateauneuf du Pape, the vineyards of Plan de Dieu are strewn with “gallets’, large round stones. The stones provide drainage so vine roots extend deep into the ground, but also they retain the sun’s heat, providing warmth during the cool windswept nights. This 2007 from Domain Martin comes from their estate...

Jorge Posada 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Longball Cellars — $10.91
New York Yankee Jorge Posada put his name and face on this lush California Cabernet for a cause. Proceeds from the sale of this ripe red go to support his foundation which provides help, both financial and emotional, to families with children who suffer from craniosynostosis, a rare disease which also afflicts Jorge’s son. The illustration on the label is a keen likeness of the Yankee slugger drawn by artist Jonathan Banchick.

Bordeaux Ruby Reds Gift Basket — $79.95
Enjoy the taste of Bordeaux reds with our delicious gourmet spread that is sure to satisfy your day. Two bottles of rich Bordeaux red, wine biscuits, a bag of Ghirardelli chocolate squares, Napa Valley mustard, smoked almonds, snack mix, and cheese. Ruby red is the best way to be.

Wine Cellar Celebration Gift Basket — $149.95
Make any event a festive celebration when you send this over-the-top gift basket that’s filled with everything that’s oh so good! Four bottles of California wine accompany Panetini crackers, salami, a tin of chocolate-covered sandwich cookies, cocoa, almonds, smoked salmon, brie rounds and brie cheese, olives, crackers, a Ghirardelli chocolate bar, cheese straws, Lindt truffles, biscotti and peanut butter cookies. Indulge your favorite group of revelers!

Chateauneuf Du Pape 2007 Tradition Pierre Usseglio & Fils — $54.95
Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf's are some the hottest collectible wines on the market. With the incredible success of the 2007 vintage, this wine is destined for cult status. Robert Parker scored it 90-93 and said "the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape possesses a dense ruby/purple hue as well as wonderfully sweet aromas of blue and black fruits, underbrush, truffles, incense, and garrigue. It is full-bodied, opulent, fleshy, powerful and substantial in the mouth." Very limited due to extraordinary low yields.

Nuar 2005 Nero D'Avola/ Pinot Noir, Tenuta Rapitala — $14.95
This family owned estate was founded in the late 60's when a Frenchman with a passion for wine planted French varietals along with the local indigenous grapes. Today the winery is ultra-modern and the high altitude vineyards are turning out best quality fruit. This wine is a unique blend of 70% Nero D'Avola and 30% Pinot Noir. The vineyards where these grapes are sourced are on hillsides 1,000-2,000 feet above sea level. The altitude keeps temperatures cool for long maturation and development. The...

Buoncristiani O.P.C. 2005 Napa Valley Red — $39.95
Buoncristiani four young brothers (Matt, Jay, Aaron & Nate) who share a passion and dedication for handcrafting ultra premium Napa Valley wines. Named Rising Stars of Napa Valley by the Wine Spectator in 2006 they have lived up to their billing by producing outstanding wines like this proprietary red, O.P.C. A blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Syrah, 15% Merlot and 7% Malbec form some of Napa’s most storied vineyards. Wine Enthusiast magazine scored this full-bodied, ultra-ripe red 95 points...

Mockingbird Hill 2006 Petite Sirah, Napa Valley — $19.95
Petite Sirah has a long history in California, and Napa Valley has some of the oldest plantings. It took many years to determine that it is actually the Durif varietal, from France’s Rhone Valley that has been making the deep, dense, spicy, fruit laden red that Californians have been enjoying for decades. James Laube wrote in the Wine Spectator , "Petite Sirah is distinctive, easy to drink, versatile with a wide range of foods, and capable of making enormously complex wines.…More importantly, winemakers...

Pacific Northwest 8 Bottle Sampler — $145.00
Wines of the Pacific Northwest are some of the highest quality in the country. Pinot Noir from Oregon is world class and Washington state is turning out stunning lush varietals both red and white. Try these four selections and get to know the quality and sophistication that is Pacific Northwest wine. Sampler includes 2 bottles (750 ml) each of:

Riesling Kabinett 2004 Filzener Steinberger, A. Schmitt — $14.95
Delightful single Vineyard Mosel Valley Riesling from Germany with just a touch of sweetness and a ton of rich flavor. Kabinett is a quality wine designation that indicates ripness and style. The intermingling of sweet and sour, tropical and citrus and the refreshing balance and body make this Riesling a real treat. Produced by the Weingut A. Schmitt. Herr Schmitt is president of the Mosel wine-growers’ association and his family has owned vineyards in the Mosel Saar Ruwer region for over 100 years...

Salice Salentino 2007 La Casada — $12.95
From Apulia, the heel of Italy’s boot comes this dense, chewy Salice Salentino DOC. Made from 80% Negro Amaro for bold structure and ageability with 20% Malvasia Nera for delectable fruit flavors. The wine is aged 6 months in small oak barrels which both softens the tannins and imparts added complexity and style on this incredible value red. You’ll wonder why you’re not paying double the price when you taste the deliciousness of this deep rich Italian red.

Penley 2007 Pinot Noir, Australia — $19.95
Kym Tolley is a premier Australian winemaker with an impeccable winemaking background. He is directly related to two of Australia's pioneer wine families - the Penfolds and the Tolleys. Kym started his career in the early seventies under the tutelage of Grange creator Max Schubert and in 1988 founded Penley Estates in Coonawarra, producing wines known for quality and finesse. This Pinot Noir is a testament to his skill as a winemaker. Coonawarra soil is ideal for Pinot Noir. Tolley shortens the length...

Mockingbird Hill 2007 Chardonnay, Napa Valley — $16.95
Mockingbird Hill 2007 Chardonnay is wonderfully crafted and well balanced, with apple pie spice, cinnamon, nectarine and tropical flavors. The aroma evokes pear, butterscotch and peach. The taste finishes bright and clean with juicy fruit, apricot and floral nuances. Ripe Napa Valley fruit and barrel fermentation add to the complexity and nuance of this delightful wine.

Cosentino 2006 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County — $19.95
Cosentino is a Napa Valley based winery that produces some outstanding selections. This wine is one of them, but the grapes come from Sonoma County which for Pinot Noir is a very good thing. Sourced from two different vineyards with Pommard clones, a portion comes from the Oehlmann Vineyard in Russian River Valley and the other portion is from the Romanini Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, just north of Carneros. Perfumed and distinctive on the nose, this Pinot shows the cherry, rhubarb fruit that Sonoma...

Rubrato 2005 Aglianico, Feudi di San Gregorio — $19.95
Feudi di San Gregorio, a modern expression of a centuries-old tradition of passion and dedication to the land, is Campania’s premier winemaking estate. This highly-acclaimed winery was established in 1986 and since then, it has aggressively tapped into the enormous potential of Campania's unique terroir and ancient varieties by placing a contemporary spin on indigenous grapes such as Aglianico. The proprietors have pinpointed the region’s finest vineyards and work closely with consulting enologist...

Crauford 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Maroon Vyd., Napa Valley — $17.95
Crauford Wine Company in Napa Valley makes some of our favorite Cabernets with grapes from the Maroon Vineyard. This unique hillside vineyard lies at 1,200 feet elevation, just 200 feet outside of the Howell Mountain appellation. From that same vineyard comes this Sauvignon Blanc with real style. Winemaker Chris Corley selects a small portion of the grapes, just 15%, for barrel fermentation. This, along with extended aging on the lees brings added complexity and flavor to the finished wine.

Trinity Oaks 2007 Pinot Noir, California — $9.95
This wine has the word 'Trinity' in its name and in fact, there are three remarkable things about it. The first is that it tastes SO good. The second is that the fruit really does come from California and the third is the unbelievable price. We haven't tasted a value Pinot this good from California in long time. Because of limited availability, many California wineries were reduced to sourcing Pinot from Southern France, South America and Italy, but trinity Oaks is all California. The Trinchero family...

Case of Fine Red and White — $190.00
Chateau De Lisse 2005 St Emilion Grand Cru. Kunde 2007 Chardonnay Estate, Sonoma Valley. Chablis 2007 Simonnet-Febvre. Crauford 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley. Penley 2007 Pinot Noir Coonawarra. Crauford 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. San Crispino 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva. Mockingbird Hill 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. Xplorador 2006 Chardonnay, Chile. Sinclair Estate 2007 Chardonnay, Private Reserve, SE Australia. Ventisquero 2004 Merlot Reserva, Maipo Valley. Rioja...

Domaine de Paris 2008 Rose, Provence — $12.95
This is a refreshing, delectable Rose from Provence. The Domaine de Paris is a family owned estate, producing impeccably balanced, deeply flavored wines from their old vines varietals. Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault from estate vines up to 50 year old, are blended into this refreshing wine that was a Gold Medal winner at the St. Tropez Festival. Perfect for summer; sophisticated, food-friendly and fun.

2005 Bordeaux Case Sampler — $249.00
Touted as the greatest vintage in the last 50 years, experience for yourself these dramatically ripe, rich red wines. This sampler includes wines to enjoy right now as well as cellar selections, 4 different wines, 3 bottles (750ml) each. They are:

Duckhorn Vineyards 2005 Merlot, Napa Valley — $54.95
Not just an entrepreneur but a true visionary, Dan Duckhorn was the first Napa winemaker to see the potential for Merlot as not just something to blend with Cabernet but as the primary grape in a great Napa Valley wine. He founded his winery on that premise and the rest is history. No other Merlot from California has achieved the success, the accolades or the following that Duckhorn enjoys. The wines are always highly allocated and snapped up by legions of loving admirers. We were able to acquire...

Duckhorn Vineyards 2003 Merlot, Napa Valley, Half-Bottle 375M — $29.95
Not just an entrepreneur but a true visionary, Dan Duckhorn was the first Napa winemaker to see the potential for Merlot as not just something to blend with Cabernet but as the primary grape in a great Napa Valley wine. He founded his winery on that premise and the rest is history. No other Merlot from California has achieved the success, the accolades or the following that Duckhorn enjoys. The wines are always highly allocated and snapped up by legions of loving admirers. We were able to acquire...

Rioja Bordon 2005 Crianza — $14.95
From a winery with a history going back 100 years comes an extremely delicious and quite modern style Rioja. This Crianza from the Bodegas Franco Espanolas is a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha with rich flavors and a compelling spiciness. The grapes are fermented in traditional wooden vats and the must stirred to bring out color and intensity. The fermented wine is then aged for 18 months in New American white oak barrels and then an additional 6 months in bottle as required by D.O. guidelines...

Inzolia 2007 Caleo — $11.95
Inzolia (also known as Ansonica, 'Nzolia, and Insolia) is a marvelous white wine grape from Sicily that's only recently been discovered as Sicilian wines have become more popular. The Inzolia has a spicy, aromatic character on the nose that gives way to a rich, rounded tropical fruit on the palate. It is refreshing and very unique. The grapes for this wine were harvested mid-September for full ripeness. After a soft-pressing the must is left to ferment for 15 – 20 days in temperature controlled stainless...

Ch. Quinault L'Enclos 2001 St. Emilion Grand Cru — $74.95
"This blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc owes much of its extraordinary quality to the impeccable perfectionist efforts of Quinault’s owners, Dr. Alain Raynaud and his wife, Francoise. The 37-acre vineyard, situated within the Libourne city limits, includes some of the appellation’s oldest vines. This wine enjoys all of the state of the art, cutting edge winemaking techniques (i.e., cold fermentation, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and no fining or filtration...

Toscana IGT 2003 Rao's — $24.95

Brunello di Montalcino 2000 Sugarille, Gaja — $119.95
Angelo Gaja’s offerings from Tuscany are no less exciting and impressive than his famous Barbarescos. This Brunello di Montalcino comes from one of his single vineyards. The unique position and soil structure of the Sugarille vineyard - calcareous clay with a gently sloping southern exposure - give this wine an expressive, powerful character. This is a very special terroir, producing outstanding, long-aging Brunello. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate rated it 92 points and said: “The 2000 Brunello...

Mainer Domher 2004 Riesling Eiswein, R. Muller 375 ml — $24.95
Extremely rare and delicious, this German Ice Wine or Eiswein is created through extraordinary effort and skill. To call it “late harvest” is a tremendous understatement, as ripened grape bunches are left on the vines until the cold weather freezes them (they must be healthy and free of rot, hence Ice Wine can only be produced in the best vintages). The frozen grapes are then picked, pressed and fermented, resulting in an extremely concentrated sweet wine, with a zesty natural acidity that’s both...

Nebbiolo 2006 Langhe, Poderi San Rocco — $14.95
The Poderi San Rocco wine estate is located in the commune of Alba, one of the best-known areas in Piedmont for wine-growing, and famous for Nebbiolo and Barolo. This family owned estate started in 1929. Today they have 170 acres of vineyards and a well-equipped modern winery. Everything is carried out directly on site: farming the land and tending the vineyards; vinifying the grapes and bottling the wines. This Nebbiolo Langhe is 100% Nebbiolo from the Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards. Replanting...

Chateau Maison Blanche 2005 Medoc, Cru Bourgeois — $19.95
A remarkable find, this 2005 Cru Bourgeois Medoc is a Bordeaux value that’s not to be missed. From the left bank but Merlot based, the vines 42 acre vineyard now average 25 years of age. These mature vines bring deep flavors and vibrancy to this delicious wine. A blend of 67% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s aged 10 months in oak casks giving it a supple veneer of toast to go along with ripe cassis, blackberry flavors. A silver medalist at the Paris Wine Competition, for under $20 buck it...

Corton Grancey, Grand Cru 2005 Domaine Latour — $110.95
Grand Cru red Burgundy from the Louis Latour estate vineyards. 100% Pinot Noir. This particular wine is only produced in years when the Pinot Noir grapes reach perfect maturity. The wine derives from the following holdings: Les Bressandes, Les Chaumes, Les Pougets, Les Perrières and Les Grèves, all of which are planted with vines with an average age of over 40 years. After about 18 months of ageing, each cask is then meticulously tasted and only the finest ones, showing the best colour, bouquet...

Clos de Sarpe 2001 St. Emilion Grand Cru — $84.95
"This may be the biggest, richest, most intensely concentrated wine of the vintage in St.-Emilion (much like it was in 2000). Sadly, there are only 900 cases of this unfined/unfiltered 85% Merlot / 15% Cabernet Sauvignon blend (made from yields of 23 hectoliters per hectare), most of which comes from 60-80-year old vines. Made in a huge, nectar of the vine-like style, it is incredibly pure and rich, but is very uncompromising. It appears to be a modern day version of a wine made in the 1800s. Enormously...

Pinot Grigio 2008 Vivolo di Sasso — $9.95
Pinot Grigio is a native grape to the vineyards of Northern Italy. It has lovers worldwide because of its fresh flavors, its versatility and its affordable price. Our exclusive import Vivolo di Sasso from the Veneto region is succulent Pinot Grigio at a super affordable price. This 2008 is the latest vintage sourced from sundrenched vineyards, harvested at full ripeness. It’s a delicious wine with refreshing character and style.

Bodegas Riotajo 2008 Madrid — $11.95
In the wide reaching DO of Madrid the vineyards on the Tajo River offer the pure expression and deep character. Bodegas Riotajo is an estate bottled red from the hillside vineyards. 75% Tempranillo and 25% Garnacha from low yielding vines. The hot days and cool nights ensured slow ripening and rich flavor development as this wine is unoaked to emphasize the ripe berry fruit and rich spicy nuances of these signature varietals.

Ravenswood 2006 Merlot, Vintners Blend, California — $13.95
Soft and smooth with ripe berry flavors, the goal of Ravenswood Vintners Blend, is accessibility both in character and price. Since 1983, Ravenswood's Joel Peterson has been renowned not only as one of California's best winemakers but also as one of its most talented blenders, piecing together superb value-driven wines like this supple California Merlot.

Goldschmidt Vineyard 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Game Ranch, Oakville — $69.95
Goldschmidt Vineyard 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Game Ranch, Oakville

Brooks 2007 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley — $19.95
Last year Brooks Pinot Noir was selected a Top 100 Best Buy by Wine & Spirits Magazine and they’ve continued their winning ways with this elegant, great value 2007. Brooks is a small, family owned winery in the Willamette Valley. Started in 1998 by Jimi Brooks, the winery, now in its new facility is run by Jimi’s widow after his untimely death in 2004. The Brooks’ connection to the community has kept the winery vibrant, receiving prime fruit and expert advice from local vintners and growers. This...

Las Casas 2007 Carmenere, Maule Valley — $11.95
Until the 1990's Chilean wine producers thought that this grape was Merlot. Carmenere is originally from Bordeaux and has many similarities to Merlot and Cabernet but with a supple character and a peppery, tobacco-y spice. This wine is from the high elevation vineyards of the Casa Donoso Estate in the Maule Valley, where there are ideal conditions for growing Carmenere. Soft but lively, supple but spicy and fruity. It shows intriguing character of the signature grape of Chile. A great value.

Chambers Rosewood Muscat NV 375ML — $16.95
A rare and delicious dessert wine from Australia; what the Australians call a "sticky". Renowned critic Robert Parker noted, "Chambers Rosewood Vineyards makes my short list of greatest fortified wine producers. The winery was started in 1858 and continues to be owned by the Chambers family. Some of the material for these blends is over 100 years old." This Muscat has extraorinary layers of sweet flavors including maple, honey, orange, apricots and nuts. A tremendous bargain.

Marojallia 2001 Margaux — $169.95
Robert Parker said: "In 2001, this new garage operation from Margaux has produced a worthy rival to their stunning 2000. A saturated purple color is accompanied by aromas of paper white narcissus, creme de cassis, and roasted espresso. This long, concentrated, impressive 2001 is medium to full-bodied, with admirable purity, underlying freshness, and delineation. This is a tour de force. It admirably demonstrates what can be accomplished by extraordinarily talented and passionate people with a heretofore...

Thunderstone 2006 Chardonnay, Carneros — $14.95
The Carneros region, straddling southern Napa and Sonoma is a unique microclimate. Warm and sunny but tempered by the cooling effects of the San Pablo Bay and the Pacific ocean it's an ideal site for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Here's a lush Carneros Chardonnay with intense flavors that shows why this region is one of the best in the world for growing Chardonnay. Fermented slowly and then aged in French oak this wine is buttery and ripe, with pear apple and pineapple flavors that satisfy and linger...

Balitore 2006 Sangiovese di Romagna, Balia di Zola — $10.95
Famed Italian Enologist Claudio Fiore's passion for wine led him to purchase the Balia di Zola Estate in 2003; 36 acres in the hills of Emilia-Romagna. The vineyards are laid out like an amphitheater surrounding an old country house with south-southwest exposure and the presence of a balanced structured soil. As in much of Italy, Sangiovese is grown here and with great results at the hands of the master Fiore. His Balitore is delightfully fruity and satisfying. Grapes are all hand harvested and slow...

Quinta Das Amoras 2006 Estremadura, Casa de Santos Lima — $10.95
Portugal is well known for producing full-bodied red wines from their signature native grapes. Many of those wines are very Old World in style with rustic character and heavy tannins. Along comes winemaker Juan Neiva who decides it’s time to make Portuguese reds that are modern, with bright fruit and soft tannins. The grapes are from vineyards in the Estremadura region on Portugal’s west coast. Ocean air cools the vineyards and allows good ripening and development for the Touriga varieties. Defltly...

Omaka Springs 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ — $14.95
This is a succulent and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand. The vineyards stretch across the Omaka Valley where the bright sunny days and cool temperate nights bring a perfect balance of bright tropical fruit and a vibrant mouth watering acidity to grapes. Blended with 1.5% Semillon a touch of richness this wine is a clear example of why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is all the rage. An incredible value.

Barolo 2004 Pio Cesare, Half-Bottle (375ml) — $39.95
Year after year, Pio Cesare Barolos are ranked among the world's best. The Pio Cesare family takes a modern approach to quality winemaking. Their unique method stresses minimal intervention to produce wines of particularly supple flavor expression. The Nebbiolo grapes used to produce Pio’s Barolo come from the family vineyards around the village of Serralunga d’Alba. These grapes account for about 70% of production, with additional grapes sourced from the most favorable areas in Castiglione Falletto...

Cape Fusion 2001 Asara Estate, Stellenbosch — $29.95
A classic South African blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 32% Pinotage. This is a lush, hearty red with depth, structure and complexity. Aged 18 months in French Oak barrels, it has black plum and cherry flavors along with a spicy zest that's mouthfilling and delectable. Rated Four Stars by SA wine expert John Platter.

Half Case of Ripe Red Sampler — $95.00
The advertised price of all samplers reflects up to a 15% discount. No further case discounts apply.

Zin Is In Half Case Sampler — $89.00
A Zinfandel craze is sweeping the nation. Try these two terrific Zinfandels from some of California's best microclimates and you'll see why. Zinfandel is lush, ripe, spicy and delicious. This sampler includes six 750ml bottles:

Kelly's Revenge 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Southeastern Australia — $10.95
Ripe racy Cabernet from Australia, named for famous outlaw and Australian folk hero Ned Kelly, this Cab shows ripe cassis and eucalyptus on the palate while it stirs your imagination with the spirit of this Down Under Butch Cassidy who robbed from the rich and paid the price at his last stand in the High Country of Eastern Victoria. A super easy quaff and a super value.

Italian Titans 1/2 Case Sampler — $158.00
Sample some of Italy's most revered wines, including sensational Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, rich Amarone Classico and more. Cellar these giants if you have the patience, or decant them and experience greatness. Either way you save 15% off the regular bottle prices. Six (750 ml) bottle sampler includes:

Ethos Late Harvest Riesling 2005 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley — $24.95
A complex, decadent wine produced from hand selected clusters with 75-85% botrytis affected grapes; akin to a German Beerenauslese; all from the Horse Heaven Vineyard where grapes were left on the vines until early November to achieve super ripeness and noble rot. This succulent dessert wine shows intense aromas of apricot, honey and jasmine spice. Layers of apricot and white peach flavors are wonderfully balanced with natural acidity and a luscious finish. Steve Tanzer rated it 91 points and said...

Chateau Arnauton 2005 Fronsac — $19.95
The vineyards of Château Arnauton are at the highest elevation in the Bordeaux right bank region. Densely planted vines of over 2,000 per acre, cover the southern slope of the Tertre de Montahut and average 30 years of age. The height and the ideal southern exposure guarantee perfect ripeness for these low yield grapes. The grapes are hand sorted at the winery and vinified slowly over 20 days at controlled temperature. A blend of 88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec is created and aged if...

Jackson Estate 2007 Chardonnay, Shelter Belt Vyd. New Zealand — $19.95
This single vineyard wine was named for the large shelterbelt of trees separating the grounds of the Jackson Estate homestead from the vineyard. Established three decades ago, Jackson Estate in Marlborough New Zealand produces world class estate bottled wines like this 2007 Chardonnay. The Wine Spectator scored it 90 points and called it “smooth and spicy”. Barrel fermented in 25% new oak with all natural yeasts. The wine is then aged on the lees before bottling.

BV Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Napa Valley — $22.95
Beaulieu Vineyards famous Napa Cabernet. A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc from sites throughout Napa Valley, harvested at optimal maturity. The wine was aged 18 months in oak barrels for a richer texture and a well-integrated new oak component. Just scored 92 point is Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Tomio Junmai Dai-Ginjo Genshu Sake 720 ml — $44.95
Junmai Dai-Ginjo is the highest quality grade of sake. At least 50% of the original rice grain is polished away to make Dai-Ginjo. This is also a Genshu which means it is not diluted and carries the full fermented strength of 19% alcohol (most sakes are diluted down to 15-16%). Fermented with natural spring water from the Kyoto region, this is full flavored, well balanced sake with a complex notes of anise and jasmine as well as a long lingering finish. Enjoy it chilled with sushi and other seafood...