Lungarotti 2008 Rubesco

This Italian red from central Italy, is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Canaiolo. The wine offers rich berry and cherry fruit flavors, married nicely with hints of spice, tobacco and earthen tones. Bigger and richer than most Chianti in it's price range, yet not over the top. $16.99
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Gonnet Peres & Fils Gigondas 2010

This Gigondas, is a Grenache based Rhone wine, that is often refered to as Chateauneuf-Du-Papes, "little brother." The Gonnet offers rich flavors of blueberries, currant, anise and spice, with a hint of earthen tones. This big, rich red, cries out for grilled lamb and roasted meats.$31.99
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Clos de la Houssaie 2009 Muscadet Sevre & Maine

This Muscadet (Melon De Bourgogne) is farmed from a tiny stone walled 1.7 acre vineyard, by the Vinet family, which brings us Domaine de la Quilla. The wine is richer than most Muscadets, with brillant Peach, apricot and foral notes, in perfect balance with mineral tones and acidty. A great choice for most any seafood. $16.99.

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Gonnet Cotes Du Rhone Blanc 2011

The wine 90% Voigneir, done in stainless steel, and the Gonnet family uses strictly bio dynamic and organic practices. Aromas and flavors are of flower blossoms, white peaches, apricots and citrus. The intense flavors on the palate caught me by surprise, wines of this price are normally lighter and less flavorful, lots of bang for the dollar. $13.99
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Domaine Ehrhart Pinot Auxerrois 2010

The Ehrhart family has been farming this vineyard since 1725, in the small village of Wettolsheim, in Alsace. Pinot Auxerrois is a close cousin to Pinot Blanc, and offers wonderfully fresh stone fruit flavors, with hints of minerals, green apples and citrus. The wine is quite mouth filling, with a long fresh finish and nice acidity. $14.99
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Neyers 2010 Pinot Noir Roberts Road

This is the first Pinot Noir that we have received from Bruce Neyers, it was worth the wait. Aromas and flavors range from fresh and dried berries, anise and spice, to earthen notes (mushroom) and light oak. The finish is long and engaging. A solid well made Pinot. Only 179 cases were made. $31.99 92 pts. Wine Spectator.

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Chateau Guiot 2011 Rose'

The 2011 is 85% Grenache with the remainder split between Syrah and Mourvedre. A intense cherry tone is present in the nose and on the palate, with underlying notes of sweet berries, spice and minerals. The 2011 Guiot has a deeper and fuller fruit than the other rose' from the vintage, and is a marked improvement for this Chateau. $9.99

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Shooting Star 2009 Pinot Noir

This Lake County Pinot Noir is bright, fresh and easy drinking, a great everyday Pinot. Made by our friend Jed Steele, the wine shows lovely strawberry and bing cherry flavors, with a hint of spice and cocoa. The finish is soft with just a touch of oak. $12.99

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Mas Des Bressades 2011 Rose'

This Rose' is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. A vividly bright pink color, aromas of fresh berries, minerals(almost stoney in nature) and a hint of spice. The wine fills the palate with ripe, lush strawberry and raspberry fruit tones, hints of minerals and spice. the finish has a nice steely quality, with bright acidity. A great Rose' to serve before and during a meal. $11.99

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Chateau Grand Cassagne 2011 Rose'

This Rose' is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre. Aromas of fresh Strawberry and raspberry fruit, followed by flower blossoms and mineral notes. These aromas carry to the palate, richer than many rose', and finishing dry, with nice acidity. I love this one! $9.99

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Santa Duc 2007 Cotes Du Rhone Les Vieilles Vignes

This 'old vine' Cotes du Rhone is made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. It offer deep berry, cherry and cassis fruit flavors, with hints of pepper, tobacco, spice and smoky oak. While not over complex, the wine is medium bodied, well balanced and a good value. Try this one with smoked meats and stews. $15.99

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Diatom Chardonnay 2010 Hamon

No oak here! The 2010 Hamon is a bit deeper and richer than the Miya, but still maintains that pure expression of chardonnay that winemaker Greg Brewer is known for. Honeysuckle, lemon and pineapple notes flow in both aroma and flavors. Pears, stone fruit and minerals round out the flavors, leading to a long finish with bright acidity. 94 pts. Robert Parker, Jr. - 93 pts. Stephen Tanzer $37.99

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Diatom Chardonnay 2010 Miya

Just a splendid expression of the chardonnay grape. Vivid aromas of pear, meyer lemon, flower blossoms, minerals, and a steely tone. On the palate, flavors are of baked pears, lemon, tropical fruit and minerals, finishing with bright acidity. 93 pts. Stephen Tanzer $44.99
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Three Sticks 2009 Chardonnay Durrell Vineyard

93 Points Wine Spectator

            "Complex and layered, offering toasty oak, creamy fig and melon flavors, with a dash of honeysuckle and apricot folding in on the finish." Only 389 cases made. $49.99

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