the white wines
2007 Ciao Bello Pinot Grigiofriuli 7/24 -
- refreshing with bright aromas, crisp green apples & citrus
2006 Rueda Vevi Spain 7/22 -
- floral notes, silky feel and racy acidity to quench any thirst
2007 Michael Sullberg Chardonnay 7/21 -
- a bit of oak; toasted aromas of apples, a light buttery finish
2007 Piccolo Ernesto Gavia Gavi 7.5/29 -
- fresh & fruity with balanced finish
2007 Au Bon Climat Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris 8/31 -
- simply delightful; light citrus and apple notes go with everything
2008 Joel Gott Riesling Columbia Valley 8/32 -
- crisp & delicious, like the first peach of the season
2005 Golbelsburg Gruner Veltliner Austria 8/32 -
- dry white with citrus & mineral aromas; peppery, ripe & flavorful palate
2007 Fattori Soave Classico Superiore Veneto 33 -
- citrus notes, dried pineapple, fragrant & lovely
2006 Devils Lair Fifth Leg Sauv Blanc/Semillon/Chard Australia 31 -
- melon, lychee & a hint of tangerine followed by grassy & citrus characters
2007 Antinori Campogrande Orvieto Classico Umbria 29 -
- dry & clean with a pleasant roundness: lime, pear & a hint of nuttiness
2007 Vinum Cellars White Elephant Napa Valley 32 -
- chenin blanc, viognier & Roussanne; citrus rind, water chestnuts, sweet bell peppers & vanilla
2007 Clelia Romano Fiano di Avellino Campagna 39 -
- intoxicating honeyed citrus with white peach & almond flavors
2008 Crocker Starr Sauvignon Blanc Napa 48 -
- fat with white peach, guava, lime & long lasting, luscious fruit characters
2007 Talley “Estate” Chardonnay Arroyo Grande Valley 49 -
- bold & rich with pear apricot, & citrus: toast oak on the finish
the red wines
2008 Rojo Vivo Tempranillo/ Bobal Spain 6/18 -
a bright young and lively blend of; cherry & raspberry flavors
2007 Velvet Devil Merlot Washington 7/26 -
soft red plums; suggestions of smoke & cedar aroma; smooth as velvet
2007 Mey Mambo ‘Sultry Blend’ California 7/24 -
pomegranate, black cherry, cola & dark chocolate laced with clove & espresso
2008 Angeline Pinot Noir California 7/24 -
overtones of smoked tea & spice; bright flavors of strawberry, subtle vanilla oak that lead to rich, round finish.
2006 Montellori Chianti Tuscany 7.5/24 -
ripe black cherries, easy to drink with great length
2007 Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon California 8/31 -
flavors of spicy red & rich black fruits warmed by aromas of currants, cedar & black tea.
2007 Lioco ‘Indica’ 8.5/ 38 -
morello cherries & rhubarb, with hints of baking spices. Tanzer 90 pts!
2005 Masi Campofiorin Verona 8.5/38 -
concentrated fruits, berries, cherries with spice & tobacco
2006 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Argentina 24 -
dark cocoa, black currant, fig, anise & vanilla
2005 Vinum Cellars Petite Syrah ‘Pets’ California 28 -
dark color, long legged & bold; a portion of proceeds go to the Humane Shelter
2007 Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz South Australia 29 -
full bodied, plumy fruit & black boysenberry
2005 Boccadigabbia Rosso Piceno Marche 32 -
intense ripe red fruits with scents of vanilla & chocolate
2007 Dashe Zinfandel California 39 -
loaded with jammy berry& plum fruits with leather and spice
2005 Reininger ‘Helix Pomatia’ Columbia Valley 39 -
subtle richness with black cherry, pomegranate & raspberry
2004 Moris Morellino di Scansano Riserva Tuscany 44 -
black cherry & plums with a long lingering finish & hints of licorice
2004 Cantine del Notaio Aglianico ‘Repertorio’ Basilicata 46 -
rich & brawny with spicy aromatics of licorice, blackberry & coffee
2005 Scherrer Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 48 -
rich, plumy and toasty; unrefined, unfiltered
2005 Tenuta di Trinoro ‘Le Cupole’ Tuscany 51 -
the big sexy
2003 Banfi Cum Laude Tuscany 58 -
juicy berries, spicy cherries, clove, anise & black pepper
2005 Orin Swift ‘The Prisoner’ California 59 -
semi-sweet chocolate, blackberry jam
2003 Sartori Amarone Verona 63 -
ripe plum & spice bouquet, full bodied with luscious berry flavors
2004 La Spinetta ‘PIN’ Montefalco Rosso Piemonte 65 -
Rich complex blend of Nebbiolo, Barbara & cabernet from the great Giorgio Rivetti
2005 Gaja ‘Promis’ Tuscany 68 -
a jammy nose followed by elegant structure & seamless texture
2003 Domaine Lafond Chateuneuf du Papes Rhone, France 69 -
opulent & sexy; cascades of blackberry & cherry fruit with hints of spice & pepper
1999 Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina Piemonte 78 -
vivid aromas of blueberry & spice; smooth on the palate, long finish
2006 La Massa ‘Giorgio Primo’ Tuscany 82
rich & intense; dark fruit, earth, tobacco & toasty oak, ..w.s. 94 pts
2003 Kamen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma 89 -
big, complex, ripe black fruits with hints of violets, cinnamon & roses
2005 Crocker Starr Stone Place Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 96 -
explodes with rich espresso, dark chocolate & cassis flavors; a long, lush finish
