California

2006 Pedroncelli Bench Merlot

(Dry Creek) 30
Supple texture, firm tannins, & lively flavors of cherry and clove blend nicely.

2008 Lang and Reed Cabernet Franc

(Lake County) 40
Late summer fruit and bright white cherry with tarragon, savory and currant; fresh and mouthwatering!

2006 Duxoup Charbono

(Dry Creek) 45
Incredible deep, dark color-- very juicy flavors with intense fruit.

2005 White Oak Cabernet Sauvignon

(Napa) 55
A dark, rich & concentrated cab with dusty berry flavors-fantastic wine by a former Rochester native.                         

2007 Hanna Pinot Noir

(Russian River Valley) 66
Ruby, with black cherry cola and medium body; a lovely California pinot.

2008 The Prisoner

(Napa) 70
An organic “field blend,” an intense wine created by a 31 year old and a Goya on the label to boot!

2006 Sinskey POV

(Napa) 74
Old world Bordeaux style done by a new world guy from his point of view; A perfect cold weather red.               

2006 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) 80
Stylish, smooth and elegant; from one of the greatest Cabernet regions in the world.

2006 Ramey Claret

(Napa) 85
Ooh-laa-laa – Soft, plush and luxurious; An incredible entry-level cabernet blend by Ramey.

2005 Rocca Cabernet Sauvignon

(Napa) 105
Dark berry-raspberry aromas, velvety texture wiht sweet blackberry; One of Tessa’s favorite Cabernets. 

2004/2005 Miner Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) 110
Impressions of sweet black cherry & blueberry with mocha and cedar, incredibly velvety and intense.

2006 Justin Isosceles

(Paso Robles) 115
A cult favorite; a gorgeous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc and Merlot…can you say delicious?

2006 Darioush Cabernet

(Napa) 160
Hedonistic, luxuriously textured cabernet that begs you to have just one more glass…True Napa Valley Royalty.

2005 Poetry, Cliff Lede

(Napa) 235
Complex, harmonious; licorice, posies, nutmeg, sandalwood and chocolate…Poetry in a bottle.

Oregon

2007 Brandborg Pinot Noir

(Umpqua Valley) 42
Blueberries, cranberries and overtones of pomegranate and dark cherries; barreled “dirty.”  How cool is that?

2007 Cuvée Martha Pirrie Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)  56
Silky, satiny, seductive and sexy…Pinot the way it was meant to be!

2008 H Pinot Noir

(Willamette Valley) 58
Plush, balanced and deep with a hint of sweetness only the “heart break” grape can produce.  

2007 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir

(Willamette Valley) 60
Aromas of clove and anise give way to red caneberry, oak spice and white peach.  Perfectly balanced!

2006 Van Duzer Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) 66
Layered spice, cherry fruit and earth that only Van Duzer can make…art in a bottle.

2006 Domaine Droughin

(Willamette Valley) 85
Charming and graceful, yet slightly masculine - A beautiful juxtaposition in a bottle.

 
Washington

2008 Hedges Columbia Red (CMS)
(Columbia Valley) 25
A Bordeaux-styled red with dark fruit aromas and flavors framed by a subtle hint of oak.

2007 Dusted Valley Stained Tooth Syrah (Columbia Valley) 55
Smell me, drink me talk about me some more. Just give me a chance to savor that lamb on your plate! Not bad for Wisconsin guys!  - WM

Argentina

2008 Meschini Premium Malbec
(Mendoza) 30
Round and silky with black and blueberries, sweet tar, licorice and hints of mocha… a lot going on for such a reasonable wine!

2004 Aleph Malbec

(Mendoza) 48
Opens with red berries & plum; intermixed with spice, black pepper, and mint.

2008 Meschini Grand Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipe) 65
Tobacco, coffee, red fruit and endless life as it opens up. A serious contender in the realm of big Cabs!

2006 Decero Petit Verdot

(Mendoza) 75
Rich, deep berries and tobacco.  100% Petit Verdot…limited edition!

Australia

2006 Mitolo Jester Shiraz

(McLaren Vale) 42
The flavors explode with black currant, plums & cinnamon.

2003 Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale) 110
This opulent, rich and powerful Cab displays lush red and blackberry fruits.

Chile

2008 Mont Gras Reserve Carmenere (Colchagua) 25
Subtle yet spicy red fruit flavors lead to a powerful, rich velvety finish.    

2007 Cono Sur Vision Pinot Noir (Colchagua) 30
This is a great Pinot for the money: varietally correct and clean; easy going and pleasant; supple tannins with friendly red berry flavors.

2006 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) 125
Hailed as the best Cabernet from Chile!  Elegant, full bodied with hints of plum, chocolate and cassis.  An absolute masterpiece!

France

2004 Transhumance

(Faugeres) 40
Pierre Galliard’s pet project; syrah, grenache and mourvedre made in a beautifully unconventional way.

2007 Bouchard Père & Fils Bourgogne Reserve (Côte-D’Or) 40
Eager, bright fruits with rich smoke and spice; Pinot Noir with attitude.      

2005 Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Rouge (Rhone) 40
Deep, bright, garnet-red color. A fresh, crisp wine with small soft fruit and spices

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2006 Domaine La Garrigue Vacqueryras (Rhone) 48
Truly an old world style; unfiltered, giving depth and character to this Red Rhone creation.   

2003 Feraud-Brunel Gigondas

(Rhone) 65
Lush and velvety with plums, chocolate and spice weaving seamlessly with long soft tannins.

2005 “Les Bartavelles” Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Rhone) 80
Ripe fruit, licorice and smooth tannins with an impressive long finish.

Italy

2006 Dievole “The Face”

(Tuscany) 28
An inviting bouquet of raspberries and currants, with an elegantly balanced body.  Thank you Ankur!        

2007 Fonterutoli Poggio alla Badiola (Tuscany) 30
Sultry & sexy, a "Super Tuscan" with notes of wild blackberries & raspberries; tremendous depth impressive finish.

2005 Corteforte Ripassato Valpolicella Classico Superiore (Valpolicella) 50
Raisins, figs, earth and licorice…the cool alternative to Amarone for half the price.                

2000 Corteforte Amarone Della Valpolicella “Osan”

(Valpolicella) 85 (1/2 bottle)
An intense, complex and rich blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, and Dondarella. Only the ripest fruit is hand sorted by individual berries… creating a mere 200 cases!

2001 Rocca Delle Macie Roccato (Tuscany) 85
A firm & impressive “Super Tuscan” blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot.

2003 Coati Bruno Amarone “Crosara de le Stríe” (Vereto) 90

Dried cherry, cigar box, black currant, hazelnut and, of course, vanilla-cinnamon toast…who wouldn’t want that?

2005 Marchese Di Barolo Barolo

(Piedmont) 92
This 100% Nebbiolo is framed nicely by citrus, rose petals, licorice and spice.

Spain

2005 Conde de Valdemar

(Rioja) 33
Complex aromas of ripe blackberries and balsamic with a fleshy rounded structure. 90% tempranillo, 10% mazuelo. A fun bottle of wine!

2004 Faustino V Reserva

(Rioja) 40
A seductive "Old World" red offering harmonious tones of ripe berry fruit, clove and cocoa with delightful notes of cedar and spice.

2004 Los Zarros

(Zamora) 45
Extraordinary tempranillo…very limited…this is it…in the world…forever.   

2005 Triton Tempranillo

(Toro) 47

The baby brother to Cenit; big, bold…absolutely delicious!        

2005 Muga Reserve Rioja

(Rioja) 50
This wine is ripe and leathery on the palate.  A true wine bully-old school Rioja incredibly done!

2004 Pico Madama

(Jumilla) 65
A strikingly powerful blend of Petit Verdot and Monastrell (Mourvedre) oozing with decadent black fruits and a sexy, seductive finish that goes on and on. Indulge!

2003 Les Sentius

(Priorat) 70
Blueberry, black plum, mountain herbs & licorice; lush yet firm-distinctive note of spice; Distinctive Spanish wine.   

2006/2007 Torres Salmos Priorat

(Priorat) 72
Loads of fruit: black cherry, blueberry, intense currant with a lingering finish.

1996 Faustino I Grand Reserve

(Rioja) 75
Velvety, silky, elegant and sexy; an elegance that only maturity can bring.

2004 Torres Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon (Penedes) 100
Deep teeth staining purple and bold mouthfeel; Intense blackberry and earthy spice undertones. An unparalleled expression of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape!

2006 Termanthia

(Toro) 400
Powerful & graceful, with concentrated intensity & elegance; luscious mocha, dark chocolate toasty flavors, and plenty of ripe black fruit underneath. Tannins are well-integrated giving the wine a plush feel; Only 22 bottles in the state Minnesota!