Recent Arrivals

2004 Pazzo "Call me crazy"-Napa Valley Red-Robert Parker has called this "an undeniably delicious, hedonistically styled red". It is a blend of two thirds Sangiovese and the rest Cabernet, Petite Sirah and a bit of Viognier. Parker again, "With superb fruit, a lush, round attack and mid-section, and a heady finish, this is a complex California red to enjoy..." $27.00

2005 Brewer-Clifton Mount Carmel Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir-The winery notes: "Aromas of lingonberries and bright red fruits followed by flavors of vanilla bean, Moroccan spice and chocolate covered cherries. Both sweet and savory in the mouth, juxtaposing a noble and delicate palate impression with a persistent finish." $60.00

2005 Gary Farrell-Russian River Valley Pinot Noir-The winery notes that "This wine opens with alluring ripe cherry, raspberry and strawberry aromas and has plush, succulent dark berry flavors, complimented by lavish, spicy oak elements. It is deeply colored with layered complexity and a silky, sensual, long finish. $40.50

2005 Wild Hog Vineyards-Estate Bottled Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir- Very rich-with intense, deep dark flavors. This forward, slightly jammy wine has hints of cedar and a lingering finish. With deep rich color and full body, it is a concentrated and complex wine. Let this wine breathe for full enjoyment. $32.00

2006 Saintsbury Garnet Carneros Pinot Noir-This is traditionally an early-drinking, refreshing Pinot Noir with lots of raspberry and black cherry fruit, a plump middle and soft ripe tannins. Delicious and approachable, it is a perennial favorite with our customers. $20.00