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Alamos, Mendoza Argentina, 2006
Red berry fruit, notes of cedar and a peppery finish
Merryvale, Starmont, 2005
Hearty tannins surround dark cherry flavors
Hartwell, Myste’ Hill, 2003, 04
Aromas of ripe blueberry, anise and sage. Rich and full
Franciscan, Napa Valley, 2005
Soft, supple with oak and berry nuances
Joel Gott, 2005, 06
Mouth filling fruit, long rich finish
Miner, Aia, 2003
Spice, wild blackberry, hint of hickory, cocoa and vanilla
Seventy Five, 2005
Soft tannins, full fruit
Robert Craig, Affinity, 2005
Dark fruit and black currant, lively, long –lived finish
Snowden, Lost Vineyard, 2004
Full dark fruit, structured by layered tannins
Shooting Star, 2005
Aromas of dark fruits with some mint and cassis
S2, McLaren Valley, Australia, 2005
Toasty bouquet of blackberries, crème de cassis and herbs
Revana, St. Helena, Napa, 2004
Flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry, rich lush mouth feel
Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina, 2006
Ripe cherry, blueberry to chocolate and sweet spice
Cafaro, 2002
Ripe dense fruit and a touch of oak
Silverado, 2004
Medium-full body, bright cherry, sweet oak and bay leaf
Neyers, Conn Valley, 2005
An elusive wild cherry element which sets it apart
Steele, Clear Lake, 2005
Lots of fruit, medium tannins, long lingering finish
Buena Vista, Carneros, 2002
Aromas of cassis, roasted coffee beans, oak and vanilla
Hartwell, Estate, 2002
Duckhorn, Napa, 2005
Melville, Estate, 2006
Bright, fresh red and blue fruit components with Asian spice
Echelon, 2006
Aromas of black cherry, plum, accented by cinnamon spice
Steele, Santa Barbara County, 2005
Soter, Beacon Hill, Oregon, 2005
Margerum, M5, Santa Barbara County, Syrah, 2006
Blend of Rhone grapes, undertones of wood, smoke, cocoa
Groom, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2005
Earthy, plum undertones and beautiful natural acidity
Joel Gott, Zinfandel, 2006
Dark ruby red with supple and mouth filling tannins
Neyers, Pato Vineyard, Zinfandel, 2005
Dark, plump, soft, aroma of freshly crushed strawberries
Estancia, Paso Robles, Meritage, 2005
Classic California blend
Viader, 2004
August Briggs, Lake County, Petite Sirah, 2005
Blueberry, dark chocolate/espresso and rustic spiciness
Lail, Blueprint, Napa Valley, 2005
Bordeaux varietals, blackberry, vanilla, raspberry and cherry
Graham’s, 20 year Tawny Port
Taylor Fladgate, 20 Year Tawny Port
New York Malmsey, Madeira
Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape, 2005
Tannic, medium, full bodied, pungent complex bouquet
Les Crays, Pouilly Fuisse, 2005
Sweet pineapple, citrus, zesty acidity, clean mineral finish
Rose’ de Fayel, 2007
Dry rose’, earthy floral notes with good body and texture
Altos de la Hoya, Monastrell, 2006
Silky texture reminiscent of a new world Pinot Noir
Les Terasses, Priorat, 2005
Mineral, leather, black cherry bouquet, silky tannins, smooth
Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina, 2006
Tropical fruit, apple, pear, vanilla and spice
Miner, Napa, 2005, 06
Light mineral and melon notes gently wrapped in French oak
Neyers, Napa, 2006
Patz and Hall, Dutton Valley, 2005
Talley, Arroyo Grande Valley, 2005
Brewer-Clifton, Sweeney Canyon, 2005
Beringer, 2006
Sutter Home
Geyser Peak, Sauvignon Blanc, 2005, 06, 07
Melon and citrus flavors with a dry clean finish
Groom, Adelaide Hills, Sauvignon Blanc, 2005, 06, 07
Juicy nectarine, lime, mineral and floral herb flavors
Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina, Viognier, 2007
Intense ripe apricot and peach aromas, bright fresh finish
Melville, Estate-Verna’s, Viognier, 2005, 06
Yellow-dried fruit nuances of apricot and papaya
Pavi, Napa, Pinot Grigio, 2006
Aromas of melon, pear and pineapple with a crisp finish
Shooting Star, Lake County, Reisling, 2006
Off-dry style, aromas of minerals and orange blossoms
Curran, Grenache Blanc, 2006
Scents of elderflower, exuberant fruit and a touch of vanilla
Elio Perrone, Sourgal, Moscato d’Asti, 2006
Domaine St. Vincent, New Mexico, Brut
Domaine St. Vincent, New Mexico, Rose’
