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The good news about winter in Northern California is that new releases come pouring through the door just as certainly as the rain comes pouring down. What better reason to try a new wine than a rainy night? Here are some of our current suggestions for battling those rainy night blues…


T-Vine Cellars—One of our favorite moments in the new season is the arrival of new releases from T-Vine, where Greg Brown works his magic. These are just in the door:

2004 Friediani Vineyard Syrah-Voluptuous, rich, smoky, velvety and smooth. Deep, dark color, hint of vanilla bean with a soft finish. $35.00

2004 Napa Valley Zinfandel-Blackberries and bramble on the nose. Dark, rich and full bodied with hints of leather and tobacco and a long, lingering finish. $32.00

2004 Napa Valley Merlot-A deep, rich wine with a nose of rose petals and graham crackers. Hints of dark cherry and vanilla wafers. $32.00


Chardonnay

2005 Alouette –Middle Ridge Ranch Vineyard Mendocino County-This is an unoaked wine with aromatics of green apple and tropical fruit. The palate is ripe with apple and pear-driven fruit leading to a long, clean finish with excellent acidity. $15.00

2005 Lincourt-Santa Barbara County-Lushly textured, with tropical fruit aromatics and notes of lemon curd and mandarin orange. It features a rich, opulent mouth feel and a toasted bread-like bouquet. $15.75

2005 Hanna-Russian River Valley-Aromas of tropical fruit, especially pineapple, with a hint of toasty oak. Full, rich flavors on the palate. $22.00

2005 Sonoma-Cutrer-Sonoma Coast-This is the newest wine from Sonoma-Cutrer. It features aromas of ginger and lemon zest alongside a mineral oakiness. A cornucopia of fruit flavors joins a spicy lightly oaky profile. It features a lingering finish with a touch of spice and lively acidity. $24.00

2005 Solitude-Carneros-Aromas of coconut, mango, fig and crème brulee team with layers of rich oak. This is the twentieth production of this rich and elegant wine. $25.00

2003 Fort Ross Winery-Sonoma Coast-Aromatics show minerality between layers of pear, honeydew and white peach notes. Framed by lightly toasted oak and balanced acidity, the palate is lush and leads to a long, elegant finish. $32.00

Sauvignon Blanc

2006 Pomelo-California-Pomelo is back! A favorite last year, this is a light, refreshing wine with grapefruit on both the nose and palate. We’re glad to have it back in stock. $9.99

2005 Joel Gott-California-Aromas and flavors of passion fruit, melon, citrus and hints of jasmine. The palate offers sweet fruit that leads to a crisp, clean finish. 10.50

2005 Duckhorn-Napa Valley-Yet another winner from Duckhorn. It has refreshing acidity, with good lemon-lime citrus and spice flavors. There is some creaminess on the palate with hints of sweet melons and pears. $25.00

2005 Selene-Hyde Vineyards Carneros-Aromas of white peach, pineapple, melon and tangerine. There are also floral notes of pear and honeysuckle. Great flavor concentration with a nice balance between rich viscosity and good acidity. $28.00


Other Whites

2005 Fortitude Semillon-Napa Valley-Only 400 cases of this vintage were produced by Etude Cellars. It opens with aromas of Meyer lemon zest, lemon curd and hints of honeysuckle. A crisp, vibrant wine, it offers citrus and mineral flavors in a refreshing, palate-awakening style. $13.50



Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 The Show-California-This is the latest affordable wine from the Three Thieves. It is big and bold with full flavors of dried black cherries, jammy preserves and layers of spice and sweet vanilla. $15.00

2001 Mason-Napa Valley-This is a big, beautiful wine at an amazing price. Aromas of plum, cassis and some dark jammy notes. On the palate, it is rich with black fruit and tarry flavors. $18.00

2005 Twenty Rows-Napa Valley-“Napa Valley wines that you can drink every day” is their slogan and they have produced a nice young cab with dark fruit, chocolate and smoke flavors, good structure and a long finish. $20.00

2003 Hess Estate-Napa Valley-This is a classic Napa style Cabernet with a full texture, concentrated flavors and a long, supple finish. $24.00

2003 CrauforD-Napa Valley-A dark and richly textured wine with dark berry fruits, dark chocolate and chewy tannins with a lingering, juicy finish. $37.00

2003 Cain Concept “The Benchland”-Napa Valley-A supple and sensual Cabernet blend which is rich, plumy, dusty, full of ripe purple fruit, and with hints of fresh coffee. The Benchland was not fined and it was bottled without filtration. In limited supply. $54.00

2004 Shafer One Point Five-Napa Valley Stags Leap District-Wonderful aromas of black fruit, cedar, chocolate and dried herbs lead to rich, juicy flavors of blackberry, smoke, dark chocolate, herbs and tobacco followed by a long finish. The tannins are ripe and supple. $66.00


Merlot

2003 Three Saints-Santa Ynez Valley-Aromas of plum and black cherry accented by licorice notes lead to juicy flavors of black fruit, wild cherry and plum and an earthy undertone. Rich and velvety in texture, it is delicious now and will also reward a few years in the cellar. $20.00

2004 Cinnabar-Paso Robles-Aromas of dark ripe fruit, allspice and vanilla unfold before full flavors of plum, Asian spice and toasted oak. Soft and supple with a finish of plush fruit. $20.00

2004 Whitehall Lane Winery-Napa Valley-Aromas of blackberry, toasty oak and a hint of spice lead to silky flavors of berry, fig, cocoa and plum. It has good weight in mid-palate and velvety tannins. Good aging potential. $28.50

2004 Duckhorn Vineyards-Napa Valley-A full-bodied wine with bright fruit and well-integrated tannins which lead to a lingering finish. The aroma is layered with raspberry and cherry, accented by notes of toasted oak, dried herbs, vanilla and green olive. The flavors are ripe with blackberry and black cherry followed by spicy notes of clove, mint and black pepper. Another classic from Duckhorn. $50.00





Zinfandel

2005 Joel Gott-California-Classic currant, plum and sweet oak aromas lead to juicy black fruit, cherry and spicy flavors with a long sweet and juicy finish. $15.50

2004 Seghesio-Sonoma County-This is a Zin with juicy, ripe raspberry/cherry qualities and a spicy, briery essence. Carefully extracted sweet oak mid-tones add texture, balance and length to the finish. $21.50

2003 Renwood Grandmere-Amador County-A classic old vine Zinfandel, it is a deep garnet red with a soft, complex nose and a palate of wild berries and cocoa, finishing with a rich texture of vanilla and dark red fruits. $29.00

2004 Valdez Rockpile Road Vineyard-Sonoma-This is a big, luscious wine with ripe raspberry and blackberry fruit, spicy notes and meaty textures. At 16.5 % alcohol, it has some heat, but it is certain to thrill those of you who like your Zins big and powerful. $38.00

Pinot Noir

2005 Lincourt-Santa Barbara County-Softly textured in the mouth with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and raspberry along with notes of vanilla, earth and spice. It has a wonderful velvety soft mouthfeel with a long full finish. $25.00

2004 TR Elliott Queste-Russian River Valley-Aromas of mushroom, blackberry and chocolate with overtones of vanilla and spice. On the palate, a well structured blend of leather, toast and dark fruit followed by a long, dark cherry, velvety finish. $32.00

2004 Sonnet-Santa Lucia Highlands-It has the spiciness typical of this appellation, coupled with deep, tart red cherry fruit and just a hint of oak. The palate is well structured, with smooth tannins to ensure ageability. $36.00

2005 Black Kite-Anderson Valley-A limited production of an elegant, well balanced wine with remarkable depth, balance and intensity of fruit. Delicious. $36.00

2005 Morgan Gary’s Vineyard-Santa Lucia Highlands-Aromas of blackberry, currant and cranberry with notes of rose petal, raspberry and pine. The palate reveals additional notes of chocolate, cocoanut, hard spices and forest floor. A good candidate for mid-term aging. In very limited supply. $55.00

2004 Etude Heirloom-Carneros-Made in small lots with no fining or filtration. Only 975 cases produced. Classic raspberry and strawberry aromas with a touch of cinnamon and clove spice give way to a seamless entry. Rich and mouth filling, it has velvety tannins and wonderful oak integration. Vibrant wild berry notes carry through on the long and lasting finish. $90.00



Other Reds

2004 Storrs Red Wine-Santa Cruz Mountains-A blend of three classic Bordeaux varietals-Merlot, Malbec and Petite Verdot-this is a cuvee that is filled with elegant aromas of cassis, plum and just a hint of granite. Delicious. $18.00

2004 Fortitude Frediani Field Blend-Napa Valley-This red blend by Etude Wines includes Charbono, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. A vibrant, deeply colored wine with aromas of currants, huckleberry, fresh blackberry pie and baking spices, leading to mouth filling juicy red and blue fruit flavors of ripe plums and berry jam. $28.00


2005 The Prisoner (Orin Swift Cellars)-Napa Valley-An interesting blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet, Syrah, Petite Sirah and a dash of Charbono. A ripe, smoky nose with hints of vanilla and dark berries. On the palate, the flavors shift to toffee, black tea and red fruit. The finish is long and silky. $32.00

2005 Red Car Shake Rattle And Roll-California Syrah-An inky purple wine, dense, rich and complex, with deeply concentrated flavors of plum, currant, smoke and dark fruit. The Wine Spectator gave it 93 points and called it a “full-throttle Syrah”. $55.50




All of us here at Castro Village Wine Company want to thank you for your business through the years. We hope that you enjoy our current offerings. Thanks again and enjoy!

Boyd, Joseph and Keith.


4121 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 864-4411
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Case discounts: 10% off any 12 bottles; 15% off any 36 bottles
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