Agostina Pieri 2010 Rosso di Montalcino

Made 100% from Sangiovese Grosso, and 100% Brunello vineyards, this wine could be labeled as Brunello and sell for two or three times the money. The wine offers cherry and berry fruit tones with hints of cedar, anise, tobacco, plum and spice. It is all put together amazingly well for a wine that sells for less than $25 a bottle. Always one of my favorite wines each year to enjoy with a big bowl of pasta. $22.99
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Ferrer Bobet 2007 Priorat

"The 2007 Ferrer/Bobet is a bit lighter in color displaying aromas of cherry blossom, spicy red fruits, incense, and red licorice. It deftly combines elegance with the power inherent in first class Priorat and will offer a drinking window extending from 2015 to 2022 if not longer. Ferrer/Bobet is the future showplace of Priorat.  Sergi Ferrer-Salat is a young pharmaceutical tycoon with apparently a much greater interest in fine wine than drugs, while his partner Raul Bobet was the long-time winemaker at Torres. Ferrer-Salat makes it clear that his goal is to make the greatest wine possible without regard to whether he makes money. I’m not sure if Bobet would totally agree, but it appears that he is up for the challenge. As for the wines, they are currently made from purchased fruit as the Ferrer-Bobet vineyards are still very young. However, money talks and the winery has been able to access great old-vine Carignan and Grenache fruit, enough so that they might have some difficulty surpassing what they have already achieved when their vineyard matures. Currently two wines are made, the Ferrer/Bobet cuvee and the Seleccio Especial." 94 pts. Robert Parker, Jr. $49.99

Happy Canyon Vineyard 2010 Merlot

This is the first in a new series of wines from Happy Canyon. The Merlot is rich and well balanced, offering lush cherry and berry flavors, followed by chocolate notes and sweet oak on the finish. The wine has good concentration, complexity and structure, with fine tannins and a long finish. It's young so give it some air, but it is drinkable now. $22.99

Drew 2010 Pinot Noir, Fog Eater

A more classic Pinot Noir, the Fog Eater, has good fruit, nice complexity, and grace. Flavors and aromas are of ripe cherries, raspberry, fig, fresh herbs, earth and spice. The wine is well balanced, has great structure, and is very complex, this a just a superb pinot. Less than 200 cases made.  $38.99

Steele 2010 Pinot Blanc, Bien Nacido

Steele does this Pinot Blanc in neutral oak barrels, which helps give the wine more depth, richness and a creamy texture. Peaches, melon, green apple and tropical notes flow in both aromas and flavors. There is a hint of nuts and cream on the palate, with good acid on the finish. Try this one with grilled fish and smoked turkey. $14.99