Cabernet Sauvignon

Annabella, Napa Valley, 2009

Medium bodied, black cherry and currant

Merryvale, Starmont, 2007

Hearty tannins surround dark cherry flavors

Franciscan, Napa Valley, 2007

Soft, supple with oak and berry nuances

Joel Gott, 2008

Mouth filling fruit, long rich finish

Miner, Aia, 2007

Spice, wild blackberry, hint of hickory, cocoa and vanilla

Seventy Five, 2009

Soft tannins, full fruit

Robert Craig, Affinity, 2008

Dark fruit and black currant, lively, long-lived finish

Shooting Star, 2008

Aromas of dark fruits with some mint and cassis

S2, McLaren Valley, Australia, 2006

Toasty bouquet, blackberries, cassis and herbs

Revana, St. Helena, Napa Valley, 2003

Flavors of ripe blackberry, cherry, rich lush mouth feel

Lewis, Napa Valley Reserve, 2006 

Firm, rich, chewy, cedary oak and wild berry

Merlot

Annabella, Napa Valley, 2009

Floral aromas and juicy fruit flavors

Cafaro, 2006

Ripe dense fruit and a touch of oak

Silverado, 2006

Medium-full body, bright cherry, sweet oak and bay leaf

Neyers, Conn Valley, 2008

An elusive wild cherry element which sets it apart

Steele, Clear Lake, 2007

Lots of fruit, medium tannins, long lingering finish

Buena Vista, Carneros, 2005

Aromas of cassis, roasted coffee beans, oak and vanilla

Miner, Stagecoach, 2006

Rich blackberry, sound acidity, well-distributed tannins

Duckhorn, Napa, 2008

Ripe blackberry, black cherry followed  by black pepper

Pinot Noir

Melville, Estate, 2009

Bright, red and blue fruit components with Asian spice

Echelon, 2009

 Black cherry, plum, accented by cinnamon spice

Steele, Santa Barbara County, 2007

Dark, rich, complex, dried cherry and minerally flavors

Soter, Beacon Hill, Oregon, 2006

Roasted almond, cranberry, black and blue fruits

Contrada, Sonoma Coast, 2008

Bright cherry , mushroomy to dark fruit

Other Reds

Gimenez Riili, Malbec, Argentina, 2009

Dark berry fruits, vanilla and spices

Margerum, M5, Santa Barbara County, 2008

Blend of Rhone grapes, undertones of wood, cocoa

Shooting Star, Blue Franc, 2008

Clean, crisp, soft tannins, medium body, tons of fruit

Pavi, Dolcetto, 2006

Medium-full bodied, rich bright raspberry and cherry

Kenneth Crawford, Grenache, 2007

Deep ruby color, aromas of black cherry and cassis

Shooting Star, Syrah, Lake County, 2008

Supple, ripely flavored, light oak, medium-long finish

Groom, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2008

Earthy, plum undertones and beautiful natural acidity

Joel Gott, Zinfandel, 2008

Dark ruby red with supple and mouth filling tannins

Neyers, Pato Vineyard, Zinfandel, 2008

Dark, plump, soft, aroma of freshly crushed strawberries

Groom, Bush Block, Zinfandel, 2008

Spicy, raisiny aroma, rich-medium palate

Estancia, Paso Robles, Meritage, 2007

Classic California blend

August Briggs, Lake County, Petite Sirah, 2006

Blueberry, dark chocolate/espresso and rustic spiciness

Lail, Blueprint, Napa Valley, 2006

Bordeaux varietals, blackberry, vanilla, raspberry, cherry

Viader, 2007

Smoke, black cherry, currant, elegant and balanced

Steele, Syrah Port, Lake County, 2007

Graham’s, 20 year Tawny Port

Taylor Fladgate, 20 Year Tawny Port

New York Malmsey, Madeira

French

Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape, 2007

Tannic, medium, full bodied, pungent complex bouquet

Les Crays, Pouilly Fuisse, 2007

Sweet pineapple, zesty acidity, clean mineral finish

Rosé de Fayel, 2007

Dry rose’, earthy floral notes with good body and texture

Spanish

Altos de la Hoya, Monastrell, 2008

Silky texture reminiscent of a new world Pinot Noir

Les Terasses, Priorat, 2006

Mineral, black cherry bouquet, silky tannins, smooth

Chardonnay

Annabella, Napa Valley, 2009

Medium bodied, fruit forward

Miner, Napa, 2009

Light mineral, melon notes gently wrapped in French oak

Neyers, Napa, 2007

Patz and Hall, Dutton Valley, 2009

Fig, toasty oak, hazelnut and melon flavors

Miner, Wild Yeast, 2007

Ripe pear, melon, oak, spice and bright acidity

Brewer-Clifton, Sweeney Canyon, 2006

Floral aromas, lemon, pebble, citrus and green apple

White Zinfandel

Beringer, 2009

Sutter Home, 2009

Other Whites

Geyser Peak, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009

Melon and citrus flavors with a dry clean finish

Groom, Adelaide Hills, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009

Juicy nectarine, lime, mineral and floral herb flavors

Gimenez Riili, Torrontes, Argentina, 2009

Delicate aromas grapefruit, green apple and melon

Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina, Viognier, 2007

Intense ripe apricot, peach aromas, bright fresh finish

Melville, Estate-Verna’s, Viognier, 2007

Yellow-dried fruit nuances of apricot and papaya

Pavi, Napa, Pinot Grigio, 2009

Aromas of melon, pear and pineapple with a crisp finish

Shooting Star, Lake County, Reisling, 2008

Off-dry style, aromas of minerals and orange blossoms

Curran, Grenache Blanc, 2007

Scents of elderflower, exuberant fruit and touch of vanilla

Margerum, Pinot Gris, 2009

Fresh vibrant fruit

Elio Perrone, Sourgal, Moscato d’Asti, 2010

Light bodied, fruity and unobtrusive effervescence

Domaine St. Vincent, New Mexico, Brut