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

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

Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

In the glass, the 2007 Estate Cabernet displays big aromas of black cherry, cassis, cocoa powder and plum and flavors of cassis, black cherry and plum along with soft, integrated tannins. This is certainly a great wine to serve with beef, whether braised short ribs or a Tuscan steak rubbed ... 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

Barnett Vineyards Tina Marie Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

Freeman Ryo fu Chardonnay 2007

Say the words “California Chardonnay” to a wine group these days and an instant style debate begins. Are CA Chardonnay’s supposed to be the big, powerful styles of the 90’s? Or the leaner, more subtle style of the early 00’s? We believe there’s a place for both. As for 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

Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel 2007

The 2007 Heritage Zinfandel is perhaps one of the more balanced and elegant vintages we have had in recent memory. This delicious wine combines fruit from Aromas of blueberry and raspberry are framed by notes of white pepper and chocolate. On the palate, an abundance of fresh berry fruit mingle ... 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

Pellegrini Vineyards Olivet Lane Estate Pinot Noir 2006

The Pellegrini Family traces its heritage in winemaking to the early 1900s when brothers Nello and Gino Pellegrini arrived in New York City from their native Tuscany. They soon made their way to the West Coast and in 1925 became Sonoma County grape merchants, shipping grapes throughout the U.S. for ... more