Ninety Plus 2007 Barolo

Yet another outstanding value from our friends at Ninety + Cellars. The wine shows cherry and plum fruit flavors, and aromas that offer hints of cinnamon and leather. Full bodied with a long finish. This well structured wine should go ten years in the cellar easy, but at this price, why not enjoy today. Compare $75 a bottle for primary label.

Miner 2010 Rosato (Sangiovese)

The Rose' of Sangiovese from Dave Miner is a yearly favorite. The wine has bright flavors of strawberries and cherries, with good acidity. Medium bodied and ripe, wonderful on it's own, and really amazing with summer's fare. SOLD OUT

Annabella 2009 Napa Chardonnay

Here is a wine that over delivers time after time. The Chardonnay is 100% Napa Valley fruit, barrel fermented, and $12 a bottle, that right, just $12 for Napa Chardonnay. Tropical fruit flavors, a light creaminess, and finishing with a little lemon zest. This is perfect for, as I call it, Monday thru Thursday wine, you know, a solid bottle of wine that is AFFORDABLE!!

Cafaro Cellars 2007 Napa Merlot

Joe Cafaro has crafted a spendid Merlot that is robust and well balanced. Joe added small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to this merlot, giving great structure. Ripe flavors of black cherry and plum, with hints of tobacco, chocolate and mint. This wine is both powerful and elegent, and drinks well with many foods.

Loring 2009 Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard

A gorgeous pinot showing rpie and fleshy raspberry, plum and spice flavors. The wine is firm, but not overly aggressive, and finishes with nice mineral and spice notes.

94 pts. Wine Spectator SOLD OUT

Elio Perrone Moscato d'Asti 2010 Sourgal

Delightfully fresh and lively, with white peach, apricot and citrus flavors. The wine is frizzante (slightly sparkling) refreshing your palate with every sip. While it is somewhat sweet, it does not come across as sugary. An ideal match with fresh fruit salads, salty cheeses, or just chilling out on a hot summer evening.

Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2008 Red

This Priorat is a blend of Carinena and Granacha, with some Cabernet and Syrah. the wine is big and intense, yet it still has a smoothness to it's texture. Flavors of black cherry, pepper, spice, cigar box and floral notes. the finish is bold and lenghty, around this is a stellar wine. $35
92 pts. Robert Parker

Shooting Star 2008 Blue Franc

100% Blaufrankisch from Washington. Jed Steele loves to find small plots of grapes that outside the norm. The wine packed with ripe, lush fruit flavors of blackberry and blueberry with soft tannins. A summertime red to go with BBQ. Trust me on this one, grab a rack of ribs and a bottle of the Blue Franc, you will be glad that you did.

Leonetti Cellars

For the first time in more than a decade, we received a small allocation of Leonetti Cellars wines. Leonetti is Washington state's premier winery and is highly sought after by many collectors. I received 12 bottles each of the 2008 Cabernet, 2008 Reserve and 2009 Merlot. The new vintages have not yet been reviewed by the wine writers. I am giving Robert Parker's scores for the last 5 vintages, if you wait for this year's reviews, you will most likely miss out on the wines.

Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon: (2007) 94 pts, (2006) 95 pts. (2005) 94 pts.(2004) 95 pts.(2003) 96 pts.

Leonetti Merlot: (2007) 93 pts. (2006) 91 pts. (2005) 94 pts. (2004) 94 pts. (2003) 95 pts.

Leonetti Reserve: (2007) 96 pts. (2006) 97 pts. (2005) 97 pts. (2004) 97 pts. (2003) 97 pts.

Continuum 2008 Napa Red

A remarkable effort, offering riveting, expressive aromas of mocha, currant, mineral, herb, black licorice, tar and pebble, this is intense, structured, balanced, nuanced and firm, finishing with a gutsy richness and sophistication. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2013 through 2023. 2,200 cases made. 96 pts. Wine Spectator

Patz & Hall 2009 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

The 2009 is packed with lush red fruits of raspberry and cherry flavors that are framed by spice, black pepper, and sweet oak. The bright rich fruit flavors really shine, in this serious pinot, that also proves to be a real crowd pleaser. SOLD OUT

Peter Michael Les Pavots 2007

A superb effort! The 2007 is rich and concentrated, with blackberry, cassis, chocolate, coffee and oak flavors. Very complex with excellent mouth feel and tannins that are almost sweet. This wine will cellar for twenty plus years easy. 97 pts. Robert Parker

Drew Pinot Noir McDougal 09

The texture of the wine is impressive with somewhat rustic tannins that stand up on the palate with a cascading flush of fruit on the backend as it pushes through to the finish. There is no doubt that this is a unique vineyard that warrants special attention. These special qualities are a function of the wonderful combination of not only soil and climate but also of the great care, attention and passion that goes into caring for the grapes. 92 pts Stephen Tanzer

Ninety Plus 2010 Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley Reserve

Flavors and aromas of baked apples, melons, pears, vanilla, and pie crust. Rich and creamy on the palate, with minerals, citrus fruits and a touch crisp acidity on the finish. All and all a very well made, balanced chardonnay. Compare to $24.99 for prime label, $14.99 for the Ninety Plus label. Have it with roasted chicken or grilled seafood.

Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat 2007

A blend of 60% Carinena, 30% Granacha with Cabernet and Syrah filling out the balance.This Palacios' newest and best priced wine, his L'Ermita sells for $600 a bottle, at $19.99 the Camins is a steal. The big black fruits have real concentration and rounded out with mineral, spice and floral notes. The finish is long with plenty of ripe fruit flavors. 91 pts from Robert Parker.

Patz & Hall 2009 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch

Tropical and floral tones abound from the nose. Flavors of fresh pears, green apples, and apricot fruit, intermingle nicely with hints of spice, fresh oak and nuts. The chard is rich and is wonderfully balanced, medium bodied with a lushness on the finish. Beautifully crafted and pure pleasure to drink.

Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos del Bierzo 2008

Made 100% from the Mencia grape, and produced in Bierzo, so ok you have never heard of the grape Mencia, or any place named Bierzo, but the wine is wonderful. Layers of cherry, blueberry, spice, cedar and coffee, are intense, but not overwhelming. This may well be the best $20 red wine in the building. SOLD OUT

Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 2007

97 POINTS

Wine Advocate | Robert Parker | June 30, 2011
"One of the finest Private Reserves made over the last two decades, this phenomenal wine is obviously still an infant in terms of development, but it exhibits a dense purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of blackberries, white chocolate, licorice, tobacco leaf, smoky barbecue, charcoal and a burning ember-like note reminiscent of a Graves from Bordeaux. A dense, luscious, full-bodied, opulent style, with sweet tannin, this locked and loaded, intense, full throttle Private Reserve should be accessible in 5-6 years and last for 25-30." A must buy for collectors.

Ninety Plus 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Reserve Lot 28

A lovely Oregon Pinot Noir at a truely low price. The wine gives cherry, strawberry, and violet aromas and flavors. Medium bodied, with fresh, clean fruit, no earthy flavors. Very nicely balanced, and a wonderful glass of red wine for the summer. Compare the price to $35.99 for the winery's label.

Collazzi Toscana 2006

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the wine offers flavors and aromas of raspberry, black cherry, spice and vanillian oak. Rich and round on the palate, with a fairly long finish and easy tannins. Drinks well now and should do well in the cellar for anonther ten years. Have this one with grilled meats, lamb chops would be great.

Pavi Pinot Grigio 2009 Napa Valley

If you are looking for a quality Pinot Grigio, but maybe not as sweet as many of ones on the market. It has lovely fresh peach, apricot and pear flavors, with a rich smooth finish. A better choice to have with food than most pinot grigio.

Margerum Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Clean, crisp and lively, perfect for the hot summer days of Dallas. The shows flavors apples, melons and citrus, with a nice minerality. Refreshing and easy drinking, enjoy with friends and a pasta salad.

Three Sticks 2008 Durrell Vineyard Chardonnay

This wine displays ripe flavors of apples, apricots, figs and melons, with a rich creamy texture. The finish is long with a little lemon zest and acidity coming in at the end, making it very food friendly for a wide range of meals. Only 225 cases of the Durrell 2008 were made, and as good as it is, this wine will not be on the shelf very long.

Laurent Kraft 2008 Vouvray Sec

This is not what you think of when many of you think Vouvray. Frist off NOT SWEET. Second off it is rich and flavorful. The Karft Vouvray has ripe apple and pear flavors, with good acidity, yet it carries some wieght. This a beautiful summer white that goes well pasta salads, cheese, and lighter seafood.

Ferrari - Carano Tresor 2007

The Tresor offer ripe flavors of blueberries, blackberries, cigar box and spice. Full bodied, well balanced and age worthy. This meritage has all five bordeaux grapes in it, and each one brings something to the party. The winery price is $58, thru July it is $39.99 here. SOLD OUT

Fisticuffs 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Winemaker Rob Lawson has crafted a beautiful wine that over delivers quality at an affordable price. This cabernet shows rich flavors of Cherries, blackberries and cassis, with intertwining hints of tobacco, cedar, spice and chocolate. The finish is long with refined tannins and spice and vanilla at the end. Rob Lawson has worked for some of California's best, which sell for many times the price of Fisticuffs, such as; Colgin, Kapcsandy, Pahlmeyer and Bryant Family Vineyards. SOLD OUT