Trampled Grapes

2005 Stags Leap Wine Cellars - Slv — $92.68

2007 Clos Du Bois - Chardonnay — $12.91
Description : This is an oaky, creamy Chardonnay, with a silky mouthfeel bordering on rich. We whole-cluster press the juice to retain the fresh tropical fruit character that is so distinctive of Alexander Valley Chardonnay; the wine is aged in new to two-year-old French oak barrels. Vivid tropical fruit, orange blossom, citrus, pear and nectarine flavors lead to a medium-weight finish with plenty of fruit and oak left on the palate. It's rich...

2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle - Chardonnay — $12.12

2007 La Crema - Chardonnay — $19.84

2007 Gordon Brothers - Chardonnay — $14.34
Description : This pale straw Chardonnay's aromas remind one of pineapples blended with citrus and pears, set against a butterscotch background. The wine is balanced and shows generous richness and acidity, delivering a inviting finish. The roundness and texture will make this a excellent wine when paired with cream based chicken or pork dishes

2007 Adelsheim - Pinot Noir — $27.92

2006 Cakebread Cellars - Cabernet Sauvignon — $81.53

2004 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars - Cask 23 — $140.88
Description : Well-balanced, with hints of beefy currant, bay leaf and bell pepper offset by rich toasty oak and an underlying sense of elegance, finishing with delicacy and grace.

2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle - Indian Wells — $18.11

2008 Cakebread - Chardonnay — $47.26

2005 Silver Oak - Alexander Valley — $76.78

2006 Covey Run - Semillon Ice Wine Yakima Reserve — $25.36
Description : tasting notes:This unique wine is filled with rich flavors of honey, ripe fruit and melons. It has great depth and acidity with an elegant yet complex finish that lingers on and on. food affinities:A golden treasure and a true treat. When you are able to find this wine, it is best served alone. It has all of the wonderful qualitites of a great dessert: color, intensity, flavor and aroma. Enjoy it after your next dinner party for...

2006 Frog's Leap - Zinfandel — $29.94
Description : True to our tradition, our Zinfandel is a field blend that relies on the vitality of zinfandel and the depth of petite sirah for its trademark character. Intense aromas of wild berry and fresh fruit are punctuated by spices that include clove, cinnamon, and white pepper. Lush layers of cherry and boysenberry fill the palate, while the nuances of oak and earth never overwhelm. The wine's bright acid and soft tannins offer a plush...

2007 Estancia - Cabernet Sauvignon — $16.53

2006 Chateau Ste. Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon — $15.43

2005 Stonestreet - Merlot — $29.19

2007 Edna Valley - Chardonnay — $14.33

2006 Clos Du Bois - Merlot — $15.58

NV Roederer Estate - Brut Anderson Valley — $25.49
Description : Roederer Estate Brut is the first California sparkling wine to be produced by Champagne Louis Roederer, building upon the 200-year tradition of fine winemaking of this family owned company. Roederer's unique winemaking style is based on two elements: ownership of its own vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year's blend or cuvee. The same winemaking philosophy has guided the development of Roederer Estate...

2004 Bonny Doon - Le Cigare Volant — $33.09
Description : Randall Grahm continues to make this wine harder and earthier with every vintage. The wine this year suggests sage and tobacco and black cherries, and is fairly tannic. It's a sophisticated wine; complex, layered and interesting. Far from flamboyant, it's understated and intense, with a dry finishIn one of the newsletters past I had inadvertently shared with you my Red Wine Mantra - "I will fear no tannin." Microbullage enables...

2005 Canoe Ridge - Cabernet Sauvignon — $22.06
Description : 90 ptsIntense, well-integrated aromas of red currant, plum, dust, tobacco, mocha and cedar. Lively acidity brightens flavors of black cherry, date, coffee and cedar. Black cherry and vanilla notes linger in the finish.Wine NewsThis rich, ripe wine explodes with juicy cassis fruit. It shows fine concentration and plenty of spicy oak. Masterful winemaking; theres a beautiful sense of balance and just flat-out gorgeous fruit. Canoe...

2008 Benton Lane - Pinot Gris — $17.73

2006 Melini - Chianti Classico Isassi — $19.00
Description : Bright ruby-red. The bouquet is vinous and fragrant with violets and iris scents and hints of vanilla. The taste is dry, fine and full, pleasantly fruity with an elegant aftertaste of raspberries and almonds. Food pairings: Veal, pork, pizza, pasta in meat sauce.

2007 Adelsheim - Pinot Gris — $19.14

2006 Chateau Ste. Michelle - Merlot — $15.43

2006 Chateau St. Jean - Merlot — $23.15

2004 Duckhorn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Red — $75.68
Description : We have been sourcing fruit from the exceptional terrain of Howell Mountain for more than a quarter century and were proud to unveil our first Howell Mountain Napa Valley Red Wine in 1989. From 1993 through 2003, this wine was bottled as a varietal, the Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot. As such, it was made using a minimum of 75 percent Merlot. Beginning with the 2004 vintage, we are pleased to return to our roots and will once...

2007 Arnold Palmer - Cabernet Sauvignon — $14.54

2006 Robert Mondavi - Napa — $27.04

2006 Justin Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon — $22.60
Description : Blackcurrant, vanilla, toasted oak and a touch of earthy aromas are present in the nose and on the palate of this approachable, balanced, medium bodied wine.

NV Laurent-Perrier - Brut — $52.00
Description : Laurent-Perrier has been located at Tours-sur-Marne since its creation in 1812, placing it at the epicenter of three famous Champagne vineyards: the Montagne de Reims, the Vallee de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. Since 1949, the House has climbed from 100th place worldwide to 4th place. The impulse behind this growth has come from Bernard de Nonancourt, a man with an ardent and courageous entrepreneurial spirit and the will...

2006 Chalk Hill Winery - Sauvignon Blanc — $36.64

FROG'S LEAP PACK — $125.00
John Williams is an old friend of mine and also makes some of my favorite wines to come out of Napa Valley. Frog's Leap was founded by the Williams Family in 1981 on a spot along Mill Creek known as the Frog Farm. An old ledger revealed that around the turn of the century, frogs were raised on the property then sold for $.33 a dozen, destined no doubt, for the tables of Victorian San Francisco gourmets. Frog's Leap makes its home amongst 130 acres of vineyards in Rutherford at the historic Red Barn...

2007 Alexander Valley - "Sin Zin" — $20.35

2006 Desert Wind Winery - Ruah — $19.69
Description : Crafted from fruit grown in the Columbia Valley of Washington, the Desert Wind Ruah is an affirmation of eastern Washington's viticultural prowess. Our full bodied, Bordeaux-inspired blend is enveloped in a lush core of concentrated blackberry fruit with a hint of anise on the palate.

2007 Broquel - Malbec — $19.44

2008 Ferrari Carano - Fume Blanc — $15.43

2004 Elderton - Command — $94.25
Description : The 2004 Shiraz "Command" comes from a single block of 104-year-old vines. It was aged in 100% new oak puncheons (400 liter barrels). Opaque purple-colored, this Shiraz has fabulous aromatics of smoke, melted tar, licorice, espresso, game, and blueberry compote. Layered but tight, this full-bodied wine is thick, rich, and totally hedonistic. The finish lasts for 60 seconds. However, be warned. This monumental Shiraz needs 10-1...

2007 Barnard Griffin - Syrah — $20.94

2007 Wines From Australia — $19.45

2006 Kendall-Jackson - Vintner's Reserve — $17.63
Description : Aromas of fresh raspberry, blackberry and cherry are tinged with hints of smokey tea. Subtle tannins offer structure, texture and complexity to this delicate yet full bodied wine. Randy Ullom, Winemaster

2007 Tamarack Cellars - Firehouse Red — $18.38

2008 Rodney Strong - Russian River — $19.45
Description : Rodney Strong Vineyards is known for its estate-bottled wines and its 500 acres of Sonoma County vineyards. "Rodney Strong Vineyards was founded on the recognition of Sonoma County's potential for excellence. Through decades of grapegrowing and winemaking, we continue to fulfill the promise of the fine land. Our approach is for the grapes from each vineyard and growing region to express their intrinsic character in the special...