Scherrer Scherrer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

It has the structure and density of fruit to age a very long time and the complexity to tickle your imagination as well as satisfy one's hedonistic urges. Unmistakable, classic Cabernet Sauvignon with friendly texture to make it reasonably approachable in its youth. more

Longboard Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007

A walking melting pot, Oded Shakked (owner, winemaker, surfer) was born in Israel and raised on three continents. Growing up a hundred yards from the beach just north of Tel-Aviv, he was splashing in the Mediterranean by age two months, and later became one of the area's first surfers. While ... more

C. Donatiello Chardonnay 2006

Strong Buy - quality3400 cases produced. Asian pears and white peaches accented with fragrances of tangerine, lemon and apricot. Clove, nutmeg, and allspice, are followed with wet stone minerality, and flavors of peaches and green apples. A hint of home-baked piecrust and crisp acidity are found in the lingering ... more

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay 2007

Winemaker Sarah Quider’s goal is to make complex, intense and seamless wines that are balanced in both richness and delicacy. Sarah employs gentle winemaking techniques, focusing on single vineyard sites for the Russian River Chardonnays, while blending wine for style, quality and multidimensional complexity that characterizes Ferrari-Carano's Chardonnays. Over 60 ... more

Schug Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Oysters, jumbo shrimp, king crap, mussels and lobster. Yep, it’s the classic raw bar and perfect for the holidays. You’ll the need the perfect wine to pair. Two wines work very well with a raw bar, Champagne and Sauvignon Blanc. The Schug Sauvignon Blanc is a classic Sonoma style that ... more

Longboard Russian River Valley Syrah 2004

“Here is a big, well-ripened, solidly varietal Syrah that hits all the right marks in terms of fruit, spice and substance, and it shows an uncommon sense of polish and proportion for the sizeable wine that it is. It is firmed by a fine spine of tannin, but steers clear ... more

Pellegrini Vineyards Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2006

WOW! When was the last time you could find a stylish, well-made, balanced Chardonnay from Russian River Valley for less than $20 per bottle? Maybe in 2001, or 2002. These days, most wines of this quality from RRV are priced anywhere between $25 and $45 dollars. The Pellegrini family has ... more

Marietta Zinfandel 2006

Totally saturated black ruby, still showing some violet highlights at the rim. Classic, very ripe Zin nose of sweet, spicy raspberry and blackberry, with sweet maple syrup and crushed rock notes. Massive, jammy, almost sweet fruit envelopes the mouth, but with good, balanced acidity and a nice bit of peppery ... more

Alexander Valley Vineyards Temptation Zinfandel 2005

Temptation Zinfandel was born out of our twenty-five plus years making Sin Zin Zinfandel. First produced in 1978, with 100% Alexander Valley grapes, Sin Zin has developed a cult like following for its abundant raspberry fruit and freshly crushed black pepper character. In 2001 we launched Redemption Zinfandel, a 100% ... more

Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Syrah 2003

A medium bodied wine with an intense opaque purple/black color. Aromas of intense ripe fruit, including blueberry, blackberry and black cherry, are given additional nuance by a slight earthiness and traces of violet. On the palate, blackberries and rich cassis dominate. Framed by vanillin oak, the dark fruits carry through ... more

Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2006

What you get with this wine are plenty of tropical fruit notes on the nose including pineapple and mandarin orange. On the palate, the 2006 shows very pure flavors of apple and pear, underscored by just a touch of toasty oak. more

Marietta Petite Sirah 2004

The 2004 Marietta Vineyards Petite Sirah is almost opaque in color, it exhibits a broad, rich nose of blueberries, sweet toasty oak, and mineral notes. It is abundantly lush, mouth-filling, and weighty on the palate. Typical of the vintage, it exhibits broad, fruit-forward flavors with pleasing fruit tannins. This wine ... more