Continuum Proprietary Red 2006

Continuum is our commitment to produce a single red wine at the highest level. The 2006 Continuum is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 16% Petit Verdot The 2006 Continuum is a beautifully luminous, vibrant and persistent wine. Superbly balanced, the '06 exhibits textbook ripeness with ... more

Matanzas Creek Merlot 2004

A potpourri of fresh herbs, including thyme and sage, marry with dark boysenberries and velvety cherries in the nose. Distinctly spicy, the palate begins with clove and quince, followed by a long, smooth finish of blackberry and earth notes. Francois recommends that this Merlot be served slightly cool. more

Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay 2006

The aromas of toasted almonds, caramel and coconut are followed by crisp green apple and lemon rind flavors that convey certain minerality. This wine will pair well with seafoods and shellfish, and complement pastas with cream sauces, as well as roast chicken and pork roast with fruit.  more

Dominus Napa Valley Red 2006

The Dominus 2006 epitomizes the best qualities of Cabernet Sauvignon in a great terroir of Napa Valley. This wine harmoniously integrates tremendous power, purity of fruit and lingering finesse. It clearly possesses an exceptional potential for aging. "Dominus 2006 is the very best definition of a great wine: it transcends ... more

Calera Central Coast Chardonnay 2008

The 2008 Calera Central Coast Chardonnay begins with a soft hyacinth and pear blossom bouquet. On the palate we find tangerine zest and applesauce flavors with a hint of star anise and notes of sweet oak. A pleasant steely accent compliments the creamy texture and continues with a wonderful brightness ... more

Scharffenberger Brut

The wine is two-thirds Pinot Noir which produces a red fruit (cherry and plum) forward nose combined with one-third Chardonnay which adds the tropical expression of lychee nut and mango. The 100% malolactic fermentation adds a vanilla cream character producing a round and full-bodied wine. After approximately two years on ... more

Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2006

Distinct aromas of ginger and lemon zest are joined by toasty coconut, melon and caramel alongside a mineral, flinty cedar chest oakiness overlaid by notes of honeysuckle. Well-balanced with a solid acid backbone, the wine is rich and medium-heavy with a broad, yet firm, mid-palate. The long, lingering finish displays ... more

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2004

Le Cigare Volant heavy in Mourvèdre tastes pretty much like Mourvèdre; with Syrah, it tastes like syrah; but when dominated by Grenache, it tastes like nothing so much as Le Cigare Volant, a creation far superior to the sum of its parts. Traditional pairings for Cigare include lamb, venison, and ... more

Lolonis Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

One of California's best Cabernet values, the 2005 is a delicious, medium rich Cabernet, with wonderful character (blueberry, cassis, cedar, spicy oak), excellent balance, and an aftertaste that won't let go. A truly stylish wine, in the best sense of the word. more

Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2006

This 2006 Russian River Chardonnay is bursting with aromas of golden delicious apple, honeysuckle and pineapple. The wine exhibits rich, creamy flavors of lemon custard, butterscotch and hints of nutmeg in the mouth followed by citrus zest and notes of hazelnut. This generous offering will pair nicely with rich, creamy ... more

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2006

After long, hard rains in March, budbreak came by mid-April. In late July, extreme temperatures sunburned the west-facing blocks. These are planted predominantly to petite sirah, which sustained the highest loss. Veraison was late, and light rains further slowed maturation. We thinned the damaged clusters, and harvested the remaining fruit, ... more

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2005

Our estate vineyards high on Monte Bello Ridge are exposed to the Pacific Ocean, fifteen miles to the west. This gives us a climate as cool as Bordeaux, but also subjects us to the ocean's vicissitudes. In 2005, late rains and cold winds cut yields to a ton an acre, ... more