Sonoma
Shiraz/Syrah
Syrah "Estate", Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA, 2021
Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Syrah 2020 (97% Syrah, 3% Viognier) earned 92 pts from Tasting Panel and 88 pts from Wine Enthusiast. Rich blackberry, plum, violet, pepper, & smoky bacon notes with balanced oak and Rhône-style elegance. Drink now–2030.
$17.95
Merlot
Merlot “Estate”, Alexander Valley Vineyards, CA, 2022 (Wetzel family & Kevin Hall)
Aromas of cherry, dusty plum, cassis, cola, eucalyptus and cocoa powder in the glass. This is a fruit forward wine with nice balance and flavors of red cherry, cassis, blackberry, plum, dark fruits and dark chocolate.
$18.95
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, Routestock Sonoma Coast, CA, 2023
RouteStock "Route 116" Pinot Noir 2023 earned 92 Tasting Panel and 90 Wine Enthusiast. Cherry, raspberry, black tea, orange peel, and savory spice notes lead to a silky palate with bright acidity, earthy complexity, and a long Sonoma Coast finish.
$22.95
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, "The Dude", CKWC Cellars, Russian River Valley, CA, 2023
Deep aromas of wild strawberries & ripe raspberries accentuated with exotic notes of sandalwood & rose petal. Rich & luscious palate it is focused with layers of ripe red fruits, fresh forest floor & fine-grained tannins that linger through the finish.
$29.95
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah "D. Rafanelli Vineyard Rex & Amarica Blocks", William Knuttel, Sonoma, CA, 2016
WE 91pts.
Bright aromas of blackberry, ripe pomegranate, & black cherry, with well-integrated oak & toast. Opaque, nearly like India ink, with black & deep purple hues. Velvety tannins are meshed in intense blackberry, blueberry & licorice flavors, and t
Bright aromas of blackberry, ripe pomegranate, & black cherry, with well-integrated oak & toast. Opaque, nearly like India ink, with black & deep purple hues. Velvety tannins are meshed in intense blackberry, blueberry & licorice flavors, and t
$41.95
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon "D. Rafanelli Vineyard", William Knuttel, Sonoma, CA, 2017
WE 90Pts.
Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and blueberry, and hints of earth and dried flowers. Oak and toast mesh completely into the flavors. The wine’s color is dense, and flavors of ripe berry and cherry ride a wave of firm but resolved tannins.
Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and blueberry, and hints of earth and dried flowers. Oak and toast mesh completely into the flavors. The wine’s color is dense, and flavors of ripe berry and cherry ride a wave of firm but resolved tannins.
$44.95
Zinfandel
Zinfandel “Giuseppe & Luisa”, Martinelli Winery, Russian River Valley, CA, 2023
Martinelli “Giuseppe & Luisa” Zinfandel 2023 (Russian River Valley) scores 93–94 pts from Wine Spectator, Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Advocate. Rich black cherry/raspberry fruit, pepper, cedar, and mocha notes with bright acidity, structure, and aging potential
$56.95
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, Peay Vineyards, West Sonoma, CA, 2021
JD 99Pts.
Deep ruby with a jeweled appearance, pure with framboise & lavender wildflowers. Medium to full-bodied, with great structure, it’s beautifully pure & persistent, with notes of fresh pine & wildflowers as well as a great finish.
Deep ruby with a jeweled appearance, pure with framboise & lavender wildflowers. Medium to full-bodied, with great structure, it’s beautifully pure & persistent, with notes of fresh pine & wildflowers as well as a great finish.
$62.95
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon "Alexander Valley", Silver Oak, CA, 2021
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 earned 96 pts (Decanter) and 93 pts (James Suckling). Critics praise layered blackberry, cherry, cedar, graphite and spice notes, polished tannins, balanced oak, and strong aging potential; best 2028–203
$79.95
Shiraz/Syrah
Syrah, "Les Titans" Peay Vineyards, Sonoma, CA, 2019
RP 92Pts. Scents of blackcurrants, blueberries, dried mint & lavender, dark chocolate & olive. Full-bodied palate powerful, broody & concentrated, savory fruits supported by generous, powdery tannins & seamless acidity, finishing long yet youthfully tense
$94.95