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CHARDONNAY

Atlas Peak

Arrowood Grand Archer

Arrowood Sonoma County – Wine Advocate 89

Beckman Santa Barbara County

Belvedere Sonoma County –: What a find for so few dollars. This ready-to-drink California Chardonnay features a mildly earthy character up front, abdicating to an interesting core of peach, nectarine and pear flavors that linger…A "Best Buy" the last three years.

Beringer Founder's Estate –: The wines rich fruit character is complemented by vanilla flavors from fermentation and aging in French and American oak barrels. Enjoy with salmon, roasted chicken and creamy pasta.

Beringer Napa Valley –: Aging the wine sur lie for eight months created a Chardonnay with buttery vanillin flavors and a smooth finish.

Bogle Vineyards –: Wine Spectator 80 - Balanced mineral and mild citrus notes on a light frame.

BV Coastal –: Wine Spectator 85 – Delicate, with pleasant, crisp apple and pear flavors and a firm, refreshing finish, this is a lovely bottle of Chardonnay at a more than reasonable price.

Calera Central Coast –: Wine Spectator 87 - Tight, tart and flinty, with a core of citrus, pear and earth notes that are clean and lively.

Cambria "Katherine's Vineyard" –: Wine Enthusiast 91 – Another blockbuster from this Santa Barbara County winery. Rich, fruity and complexity shows why Santa Barbara has emerged as perhaps the leading Chardonnay region in California.

Cartlidge & Browne –: Wine Spectator 80 – Soft in texture, with lemon and toast flavors.

Chalk Hill Sonoma County –: Wine Spectator 93 - Lots of complexity and finesse, with smoky pear, apricot, fig, melon and citrus flavors that are rich and concentrated.

Chateau Potelle Central Coast –: Opens with tropical fruit and vanilla/oak nuances then the mouth-feel takes over. The wine becomes quite rich, round and lingering. Good acidity keeps the wine lively and stimulates the fresh fruit to produce a long, crisp finish.

Chateau Potelle VGS Napa Valley

Clos Du Bois Alexander Valley –: Wine Spectator 80 - Firm, with a green, leafy quality dominating the citrus and toast flavors.

Clos Du Bois Sonoma County –: Wine Spectator 82 – Bright and citrusy, with a thread of mineral. Simple and refreshing.

Corbett Canyon

Cuvasion Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 92 – Opens with appetizing earthy-oak flavors, then focuses attention on its intensely wound core of anise, mineral, pear and fig-laced flavors that are rich and concentrated, fanning out on the finish.

Cypress J.Lohr –: Our Cypress Chardonnay evidences pear, honey, and apple aroma. The wine is balanced with a distinct bouquet of toasted oak. Complex and moderately rich on the palate, the wine is an ideal accompaniment to poultry, seafood, and cream sauces pasta dishes.

Dante Barrel Select –: A great Chardonnay that manages to be rich, juice and crisp all at the same time! Subdued oak and crisp apple and citrus flavors make this a great bottle of white wine. An easy drinking Chardonnay that works well with food.

Edna Valley –: Wine Enthusiast 92 – A clean, flavorful, fruit – centered style, with apple, pear and toast notes carrying through to the finish.

Estancia Pinnacles Monterey County –: "White wine value of the year" Food & Wine

Far Niente Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 88 – Tight, with a flinty, mineral edge to the center of pear, nutmeg and hazelnut. Needs short-term cellaring to unfold; Best from 2000 through 2004.

Fess Parker Santa Barbara County –: Wine Enthusiast 89 – This Chardonnay has a lot of fruit character to offer, followed by a vanilla and bitter oak finish. An outstanding tropical and citrus character.

Fetzer Sundial –: One of California's most flavorful consistent Chardonnay, Sundial is know for its delitful apple citrus fruit and subtle oak-spices, resulting from partial barrel fermentation. Enjoy it with appetizers, roast chicken, seafood and shellfish, and lighter pastas or for casual sipping on its own.

Flora Springs Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 91 – An up front, ripe and fruity-style Chardonnay, with rich flavors of pear, fig, apple and melon. Pick up an appetizing hint of hazelnut and shows off juicy nectarine notes on the smooth, creamy finish.

Flowers

Forest Glen Sonoma County –: 100% barrel fermented. Spicy, toasty nose with tropical fruit aroma; rich mouth-filling, complex flavors of vanilla, ripe pear and apple. Lingering finish.

Forestville

Francis Coppola Diamond Series

Frogs Leap

Gallo of Sonoma Russian River Valley –: This wine is aged in some of the finest oak barrel to yields flavors of crisp apples and pears with a soft vanilla finish. Try it and let us know what you think.

Glen Ellen

Gloria Ferrer

Hess Select –: Wine Spectator 84 - Soft, with creamy citrus and spice flavors finishing simple.

Iron Stone Vineyards –: Wine Spectator 80 – Pleasant citrus, mineral and toast flavors on a soft frame.

J. Lohr

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Blend –: America's favorite Chardonnay…Perfect with chicken, fish and light pasta. One of the better Vintner's Reserves of smooth, ripe and creamy, with complex pear, apple and spice notes that are supple and tender.

La Crema Sonoma County –: This wine balances citrus, apple and pear flavors with refreshing acidity. Complete barrel and malolactic fermentation - along with 10-month aging and 30% new French and American oak barrels – imparted subtle vanilla and toast flavors.

La Crema Reserve

Marimar Torres Sonoma County –: Wine Spectator 90 – Sleek and elegantly styled, offering ripe, creamy pear, vanilla, apple and honey notes, this complex Chardonnay holds its focus through a long, lingering aftertaste that picks up pretty oak shadings. Delicious.

Meridian Vineyards –: Wine Spectator 87 – Ripe, with sweet-tasting apple, pear, melon and apricot flavors; it's an elegant, polished, refreshing style.

Merryvale Starmont Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 90 – Here's California Chardonnay in a smooth and polished style, delicious for its rich anise, fig, pear and nutmeg flavors that flow over the palate to a long, silky aftertaste.

Napa Ridge North Coast –: Wine Spectator 87 – Smooth, ripe and creamy in texture, offering complex pear, apple, fig and nectarine flavors that are refreshing and finish clean, this is a tasty bottle of Chardonnay at a price that only adds to the charm.

Qupe Santa Barbara County –: Wine Spectator 90 – A concentrated, complex style, with pretty pear, citrus, nectarine and floral flavors, this is a tightly wound, deeply flavored young wine that should only get better with short-term cellaring.

Ravenswood Vintner's Blend

Raymond Monterey County –: Silky and rich with good balance. Smooth and elegant, pear and vanilla.

R.H. Phillips Chardonnay Dunnigan Hills Barrel Cuvee –: Wine Spectator 86 – This ready-to-sip Chardonnay delivers tangy citrus flavors with melon and peach overtones that glide to a clean and refreshing finish.

Robert Mondavi Coastal –: Wine Spectator 83 – Citrus, apple and toast flavors here, turning crisp and leafy on the finish.

Santa Barbara Winery –: Rich, ripe and smoky with a spicy core of pear, fig and melon flavors that linger for a long finish, with a dash of spicy oak.

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch – Wine Spectator 89-91

Simi Reserve Sonoma County

St. Francis

St. Supery Napa Valley –: This partial barrel fermented St. Supery Chardonnay has subtle, inviting aromas of apples and melon, with a delicate nuance of French oak. Full in body, creamy in texture, wonderful.

Stags Leap Vineyards

Stags Leap Wine Cellars –: This wine is aged in French oak and very complex. It embodies the elegance of Napa Valley.

Sutterhome –: This dry, full flavored white wine melds bright apple and citrus aromas with rich creamy flavors.

Tessera –: "Tessera" describes the individual pieces of glass, marble or tile used in a mosaic. This Chardonnay exhibits apple and pear aromas, with rich citrus flavor.

Toastedhead –: Wine Spectator 87 – Ripe, with a supple band of pineapple, toasted oak, citrus and pear flavors. Finishes soft but focused and refreshing.

Tobin James Afterglow

Travis Monterey Unfiltered –: Wine Advocate 87 – Tasters should ignore the slight haziness of this natural, unmanipulated, unfiltered, nicely textured, rich, medium-bodied Chardonnay. Notes of honeysuckle, minerals, butter and tropical fruits emerge from this excellent value in non-malolactic Chardonnay. Clean, with surprising length, it offers ideal drinking over the next year. Don't miss it.

Trefethan Eschol

Woodbridge –: Wine Spectator 80 – Pleasant but simple, with tangerine and toast flavors.

Zaca Messa

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MERLOT

Alexander Valley Vineyards –: Seductive flavors of blackberries, cassis, and toasty oak combine with supple tannins to give this Merlot immediate appeal. Delicious now, this Merlot is structured to age.

Arrowood Sonoma County 1991 –: The Arrowood 1991 Merlot is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from this outstanding vintage. The blend has the ripe fruit flavor and perfumed aromatics of a bold styled Merlot, yet retains suppleness of soft tannin so characteristic of this lovely varietal.

Beringer Founder's Estate –: French and American oak aging enhanced this wines velvety structure and concentrated the plum and cherry flavors. Enjoy with Mediterranean and Asian dishes to past and grilled steak.

Blackstone -: Blackstone California Merlot appears as a deep garnet color. Black cherry aromas settle into forward berry and currant flavors. Soft tannins are accented by toasty, creamy oak character, followed by a silky lingering finish.

Bogle Vineyards

BV Coastal –: BV has selected grapes from some of the best not and central coast vineyards yielding a wine with delicious black cherry and raspberry and spice notes. Goes well with pasta with red sauce, pork, veal and beef.

Carmenet Dynamite – Spicy plum and black cherry fruit with clove and vanilla; loads of fruit and a soft structure.

Cartlidge & Browne –: Wine Advocate 86 – This is a soft fruity spicy effort with non-of the vegetal stripped out thinness found elsewhere.

Cedar Brook Winery

Chateau Souverain Alexander Valley –: Wine Spectator 87 – Has a strong spice and bell pepper along with the earthy cherry and wild berry flavors. Turns firm on the finish.

Chateau St. Jean Sonoma County –: Aged in French and American oak for 12 months this Merlot offers ripe cherry and plum aromas as well as round supple textures and flavors.

Chimere Santa Barbara

Clos Du Bois Sonoma –: This rich wine is soft, ripe, jammy and full of fruit flavors, balanced with toasty oak for complexity.

Cuvasion Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 88 – Smooth and plush, with a pretty array of coffee, currant, berry and plum. Finishes with a sense of elegance and grace and complex flavors that linger.

Dante Special Selection –: This is everything you drink Merlot for – luscious fruit, rich texture, chocolate and plum flavors, and a smooth finish. A wonderful accompaniment to red meat, grilled poultry or your favorite past with red sauce.

Echelon Central Coast

Estancia – Cherry and plum aromas with a ripe and silky texture. This classically styled wine expresses the lush berry fruit character of Merlot grown in Alexander Valley.

Forest Glen Barrel Select –: Big, jam-packed plum and berry flavors are complemented by a smoky oak finish; ready to enjoy immediately.

Forest Ville

Glen Ellen

Joliesse –: Simple cherry and tar notes, turning herbal with dry tannins. Very easy to drink.

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve –: Wine Spectator 82 – Lean, with a strong toasted oak shade to the tart cherry, currant and herb flavors. Finishes lean, but the tannins are balanced not drying.

Kunde – Big and ripe that unveils layers of bright cherry and berry flavors with traces of mint and green tea.

Leaping Lizard

Lockwood Monterey

Marilyn Merlot Napa Valley

Markham Napa Valley

Mason Napa Valley –: The fruit is complex, with cherry and berry notes and a supple aftertaste.

Merryvale Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 87 - Powerful aromas of concentrated plum, cassis and blackberry with a fleshy mid-palate, broad texture and concentrated spicy, jammy fruit qualities.

Merryvale Napa Valley Reserve 1997

Rabbit Ridge Barrel Cuvee –: Barrel aged 15 months, this full-bodied wine if fabulous by the glass or with your favorite meat and pasta dishes.

Ravenswood Sonoma County

Ravenswood Vintner's Blend –: This Merlot has a fresh intense plum and cherry vanilla aroma. This wine is the perfect complement to poultry, red meat, and cheese based dishes.

Robert Pocata Napa Valley "Steven Andre Vineyards"

St. Francis Sonoma County –: Aged for 18 months in French and American oak this wine shows complexity with a round frame.

Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley –: Black cherry and spicy vanilla aromas, bright ripe fruit flavors, and a velvety smooth lingering finish define the style of this Merlot.

Stone Street Alexander Valley –: An excellent year for Merlot, this wine has ripe tannins for a lush silky flavor.

Sutterhome –: Richly flavored red wine offers enticing black cherry aromas and smooth, cherry and plum flavors. Pair with roast chicken, red meats, and hearty pastas.

Swanson – Wine Spectator 91 – This California Merlot is smooth, ripe, rich, and complex, if a bit understated in its fruit profile, as if layers of earth, clay-laced currant, anise and black cherry mingle with light oak and coffee. Delicious.

Tessera –: "Tessera" describes the individual glass, marble, or tile pieces used in a mosaic. This Merlot shows rich, black cherry flavors with a soft, smooth finish. Serve with BBQ meats, steak or chicken.

Tobin James Made in the Shade

Turning Leaf –: This medium bodied wine offers rich, fruity aromas and flavors enhanced and softened by oak aging.

William Hill

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Alexander Valley

Beringer Founders Estate –: To achieve its well balanced rich cherry and berry character the wine was aged in French and American oak barrels. Matches well with pasta, pork and roast beef.

Bogle Vineyards –: Wine spectator 85 – plush, with a beefy edge to the rich plum, dill, spice and currant flavors. Finishes firm.

Chateau Potelle Cabernet Mt. Veeder Napa Valley

Chateau Souverain Alexander Valley –: Wine Spectator 89 – Ripe and rich, with firm plum, herb, black cherry and spice flavors that are sharply focused, long and rich on the finish. Has the tannin for midterm cellaring.

Clos Du Bois Alexander Valley

Clos Du Bois Sonoma County

Clos Du Val –: Wine Spectator 88 – Trim, with good depth to the leathery cherry and cranberry flavors with a firm herbal base. Finishes with a pretty burst of ripe fruit and firm but polished tannins

Clos du Val Reserve 95

Cypress J. Lohr

Far Niente Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 92 – Tight, complex and concentrated, this outstanding Cab harbors a pretty core of spicy currant, anise, tar, sage and cedar, turning supple and harmonious on the finish, where the flavors fan out and show remarkable depth and finesse. Will reward cellaring; best from 2002 through 2010.

Forest Glen Barrel Select –: Mostly vegetal flavors. Look hard and you'll also find some blackberry and spice. Drink now.

Gallo of Sonoma –: Wine Spectator 87 – Fairly complex, with a core of blackberry, mint, herb, licorice and dill flavors couched in firm but ripe tannins. Focused and refined, it should evolve nicely in the bottle.

Glen Ellen –: Ripe cherry and charred oak flavors on a soft, simple frame.

Hess Select –: Wine Spectator 85 – Rich, ripe and focused, with flavors of tart cherry and berry, herb and vanilla oak notes.

Honig Napa Valley

Jordan Alexander Valley 1995 –: Wine Spectator 88 – Elegant, with medium body, ripe cherry, currant, herb and spice flavors, and finishing with polished tannins.

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve –: The Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Reserve is a straightforward, curranty-flavored wine with medium body, good purity, and a soft texture. It is the type of Cabernet Sauvignon that restaurants love to serve by the glass as it is faithful to the varietal and offers suppleness and value.

Marilyn Cabernet Napa Valley

Marietta Cabernet – This wine is broad and mouth filling, rich in chocolate and cassis aromas; currant and ripe black berry flavors.

Meridian Vineyards –: Wine Spectator 85 – Pleasant, soft-textured and ripe, showing herb, anise and cherry flavors. Smooth, flavorful finish.

Napa Ridge Central Coast –: Wine Spectator 86 – What a deal on this up-front, pleasing, easy-to-drink California Cabernet, perfect to have on hand as your own house red. It delivers plenty of Cabernet flavors, berry, cherry and currant notes and soft, fleshy tannins.

Opus One 1996 –: Wine Spectator 96 – Bold, rich and leathery, delivering tiers of currant, mineral, spice and sage, this is a remarkable complex and deeply concentrated Opus that's potent while it leans into Cabernet's earthier spectrum. Best from 2001-2009.

Quintana North Coast –: This long awaited, new release from Laurel Glen is finally here and it's a blockbuster! Gorgeous chocolate, black cherry and spice are packed into a huge, dark, sweet, ripe, mouth-filling Cabernet. Surprisingly seductive for a young wine, this will continue to improve for 7-10 years in the bottle.

Rabbit Ridge Barrel Cuvee –: This is a rich, medium red wine. Aged in American oak barrels.

Robert Mondavi Coastal –: Velvety flavors, full of blackberries, currants and warm spices.

Robert Pecota Kara's Vineyard Napa Valley

Rocking Horse Rutherford Unfiltered –: Wine Spectator 89 – Young and ripe, with earthy, black cherry, tar cassis, toasted oak and herb flavors. Finishing plush with complex mineral notes.

Rodney Strong Sonoma County –: Wine Spectator 85 – Features herbal, earthy flavors, with blackberry notes peeking through. Ripe-textured and the flavors linger.

Silver Oak Alexander Valley 1995 –: Combines ripe, rich, complex fruit with a sense of finesse and harmony. The core of anise, currant, sage and cedar unfold to reveal more depth and complexity. Finishes with a long, satisfying aftertaste.

Simi 1996

St. Francis – Wine Spectator 87 –: Smooth and supple, with ripe, fleshy cherry, herb, currant and bell pepper notes. Turns polished on the finish. An excellent value in a ready-to-drink style.

Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 87 – Chunky at this stage, showing currant, dried berry, toasted oak and herb flavors and finishing with mild tannins.

Stonehedge Napa Valley

Stone Street Alexander Valley

Tessera –: Simple, with chary, toasty oak and light cherry flavors. Finishes firm, with an herbal note.

Truchard –: Complex and youthful, with currant, black cherry, coffee, cedar, anise and blackberry flavors and mild, supple tannins.

Turning Leaf

Vaider Napa Valley

Whitehall Lane Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 91 – Smooth and ripe, floral and spicy in character, this Napa red displays tiers of juicy plum, blackberry and black cherry flavors that are complex and vibrant. Quite appealing now; will be even better from 2001-2007.

William Hill –: Wine Spectator 87 – Tight and firm with herbal leanings back by anise, blackberry and cassis. Toasty oak framed the ensemble, which finishes moderately.

Woodbridge –: Wine Spectator 84 – Starts off with a licorice note, framed in smoky oak. Moderate body, with currant and spice on the herbal finish.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC

Beckman Santa Barbara

Beringer Founder's Estate –: the wine has intense flavors of melon and figs and a crisp finish. Enjoy with herb-roasted chicken and spicy Asian cuisine.

Chateau Potelle –: "One of the most delicious Sauvignons I have tasted over the last several months. Chateau Potelle Sauvignon Blanc offers up an attractive, melony, fig, herb and honey-scented nose. This refreshing fruit-filled, elegant, classic wine is an impressively rendered Sauvignon for drinking over the next 12-16 months." Robert Parker

Chateau Souverain Alexander Valley –: Wine Spectator 88 – Silky on the palate…showing a classy touch…very good wine.

Frogs Leap Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 86 – Attractively earthy on the nose, fanning out to include fresh pea, fig, melon and grapefruit flavors on the palate.

Honig Napa Valley

Karly Amador County

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve –: A medium-bodied wine that offers light citrus and herb notes, with hints of green apple and minerals on the finish. Clean and fresh at the end. Refreshing fruit flavors. Try it with seafood, salad and light pasta.

Kenwood –: Wine Spectator 88 – Leans toward herb and grapefruit flavors up front. A lean, focused texture is complemented by a lemon-lime core that extends well into the bright, clean, mineral finish.

Markham – Wine Spectator 85 – This medium-bodied Napa Sauvignon Blanc won't disappoint with its nice grass and lemon notes and crisp finish. At this price and score grab a few bottles to have on hand.

Mason Napa Valley –: This wine has intense fruit and a hint of oak. One of the best Sauvignon Blancs from California we have ever tasted.

Rabbit Ridge Sonoma County –: French oak aging results in rich wine with flavors of melons, figs and toasted vanilla.

Rodney Strong Charlotte's Home Northern Sonoma –: Wine Spectator 86 – Showing moderate acidity, this leans toward grass, citrus, peach and melon flavors. Smooth and clean, it ends on a fresh mineral note.

Santa Barbara Winery Santa Yrez Valley –: Intense floral aroma, varietal spiciness and citrus fruit flavors. Barrel fermentation gives this Sauvignon an oaky finish.

Sterling Vineyards North Coast –: Floral, flinty and melon like characters define the style of this Sauvignon Blanc.

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ZINFANDEL

Alexander Valley Sin Zin

Bogle Old Vine Cuvee –: Wine Spectator 88 – A soft, rich, very ripe plum and blackberry-flavored Zin, with notes of herbs and spices. Looking for a bargain-priced Zin? Thin this ripe and rich wine for Bogle should be on your shopping list.

Beringer North Coast -: Oak aged for 16 months, the rich black berry flavors of this wine are framed with nuances of spicy oak.

Bonny Doon Cardinal Zin –: Lusting after a wildly spicy Zin with ripe black cherry and red raspberry fruit that is the envy of its peers? Pick up a bottle and enjoy with BBQ ribs, sloth, or other game and go forth and Zin some more.

Chateau Potelle Amador County –: Wine Spectator 85 – A solid re, with generous black cherry, spice and coffee flavors that ling on the firm finish. Should be good with hearty food.

Cline Ancient Vine Contra Costa County –: Wine Advocate 90pts! – "This Zin offers an impressively pigmented ruby/purple color, and sweet, intense black cherry liqueur-like notes in the penetrating bouquet…minerals, pepper, spice, and coffee scents emerge. Rich, with sensational purity and flavor intensity, this full-bodied, multi-layered wine coats the palate and has a 30+ second finish…"

Four Vines -: Selected from vineyards in Paso Robles and Sonoma County. Accented with a touch of Petite Sirah and aged in small oak barrels, the blend exhibits silky layers of berry fruit, spice and oak.

Frogs Leap Napa Valley

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve –: Wine Spectator 83 – Pleasant and soft-textured, with a modest range of raspberry and wild berry flavors, finishing with integrated tannins.

Marietta Old Vine

Meeker Seventh Rack "Pool Sharks" –: In the nose you will find cherry-berry fruit, chocolate and toasty French oak. These flavors are echoed on the palate with a lush mouth-feel and persistent fin-ish.

Murphy Goode Sonoma County –: Wine Spectator 88 – Offers appealing pepper and wild berry flavors up front, then shows off tar and sage notes before finishing with a burst of spicy fruit. Firmly tannic.

Peterson Bradford Mountain Vineyard Dry Creek Valley –: Wine Spectator 84 – Has a rustic edge that may smooth out with time. Blackberry, cherry and herb notes leave their mark on the finish.

Rabbit Ridge Sonoma –: Highly Recommended – Medium ruby; attractive, spicy, slightly dusty, cedary earthy sweet raspberry fruit aroma with overtones of vanilla. Above-average quality.

Ravenswood Vintner's Blend

Ridge Coast Range -: Another delicious bottle of jammy goodness from Ridge. This Zin-based blend is an immediately accessible red, reflective of the excellent quality and quantity of the 1997 vintage. Pomegrante, sweet plum, nutmeg and black pepper-fruit forward, but capable of aging a few years too.

Ridge Geyserville -: Wine Advocate 91pts - "The 1997 Geyserville offers explosive aromas of jammy berry fruit, redolent with notes of plums, cherries, raspberries and smoky wood. Open-knit and expansive, this evolved, forward, hedonistic wine will drink well for 4-5 years."

Ridge Pagani Ranch –: Wine Advocate 90-92pts. - "The 1997 Pagani Ranch a monolithic wine with huge, muscular, concentrated flavors. There are layers of fruit, plenty of blackberry, plum, jammy notes and enough acidity to buttress this enormously endowed wine."

Robert Parker

Rocking Horse Howell Mountain Lamborn Vineyard

Rosenblum Cellars Contra Costa County –: There's a shade more fruit to this than to the other Rosenblum Zins, with plum and blackberry flavors, turning dry and tannic on the finish.

Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma County –: California Grapevine 92 – Medium to medium dark ruby color; attractive intense, plumy, slightly peppery, ripe berry and sweet cherry fruit aroma. Superior quality.

St. Francis

Toad Hollow Cacophony Sonoma County –: Elegant, smooth and harmonious.

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WHITE ZINFANDEL

Arbor Mist Peach Chardonnay

Arbor Mist Strawberry White Zinfandel

Beringer –: The White Zinfandel that is rated Americas best. It's crisp, fruity, refreshing flavors make it the perfect wine to enjoy as an aperitif and through out a meal.

Fetzer –: Refreshing delicate wine that echoes the flavors of wild strawberries and tropical fruits in a clean, well-balanced style.

Forest Ville White Merlot – This spectacular "fresh-n-fruity" blush wine combines the easy drinkability of White Zinfandel with the soft character of Merlot, America's most popular red wine grape.

Glen Ellen

Portico Kiwi Strawberry

Santa Barbara

Sutterhome –: This light bodied blush wine, the original white Zinfandel, offers fresh, berry like aromas and crisp, delicately fruity flavors.

Wild Vine Strawberry White Zinfandel

Wild Vine Black Berry Merlot

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NON-ALCOHOLIC

Sutterhome Free Red –: Its fresh cherry aromas and smooth, fruity flavors will enhance your favorite meals or any occasion calling for an adult, alcohol alternative.

Sutterhome Free Chardonnay –: Its fresh apple and citrus aromas and smooth, fruity flavors will enhance your favorite meals or any occasion calling for an adult, alcohol alternative.

Meier's Catawba Grape Juice –: Has a light festive flavor perfect for entertaining and a delicious accompaniment to meals.

Meier's Sparkling Apple Cider

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PINOT NOIR

Benziger

Cedar Brook

Chimere Pinot Blanc Santa Barbara County

Coppola Bianco –: A delightful blend of Chardonnay, Johannisberg Riesling and Muscat. Sweet fruit up front with a dry finish.

Coppola Rosso –: A rich, spicy, red blend with loads of forward fruit. Great with grilled foods.

Clos du Bois

Constantino Winery Carneros –: Elegant and rich with excellent fruit.

Cuvasion Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 88 – Smooth and plush, with a pretty array of coffee, currant, berry and plum. Finishes with a sense of elegance and grace and complex flavors that linger.

Dante Special Selection –: This is everything you drink Merlot for – luscious fruit, rich texture, chocolate and plum flavors, and a smooth finish. A wonderful accompaniment to red meat, grilled poultry or your favorite past with red sauce.

David Bruce Sonoma County –: Nutmeg and vanilla bouquet and blending suppleness to the palate.

Echelon Central Coast

Estancia Meritage Alexander Valley 1995 –: Very Highly Recommended – Medium ruby color; attractive, rich, spicy, cedary, toasty, cherry and red currant aroma with overtones of American oak. Superior quality.

Fess Parker Riesling Santa Barbara County –: Traditional fresh peach character that is heightened by an off-dry yet crisp palate. An excellent accompaniment to any meal.

Forest Glen Shiraz Barrel Select

Forest Glen Barrel Select –: Big, jam-packed plum and berry flavors are complemented by a smoky oak finish; ready to enjoy immediately.

Forest Ville

Fess Parker Santa Barbara County –: Wine Spectator 90 – Delicious cherry and berry fruit with a whiff of kirsch and smoky oak. This will be more earthy and complex in a couple of years, but the pure fruit is so tempting now.

Fess Parker Reserve1995 –: Keenly defined black cherry fruit at the heart of this well endowed Pint is significantly broadened by rich, slightly creamy oak and in aroma and flavor alike, this wine displays intriguing touches of smoke, sweet herbs and tobacco. Absolutely velvety in feel, it is full and lasting on the palate.

Flowers –: Wine Spectator 89 – Appealing for its up-front fruitiness, with ripe plum, blackberry, cherry and cedary oak, finishing with complex tannins.

Glen Ellen

Il Pescatore –: Fishing for the perfect seafood wine? Get hooked on a crisp Northern Italian-style white that offers rich melon, white peach and mint on a very elegant, steely frame. Try it with fried calamari, halibut, scallops, chicken, sole, flounder, or crab.

Joliesse –: Simple cherry and tar notes, turning herbal with dry tannins. Very easy to drink.

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve –: Wine Spectator 82 – Lean, with a strong toasted oak shade to the tart cherry, currant and herb flavors. Finishes lean, but the tannins are balanced not drying.

Leaping Lizard

Lockwood Monterey

Marilyn Merlot Napa Valley

Markham Napa Valley

Mason Napa Valley –: The fruit is complex, with cherry and berry notes and a supple aftertaste.

Merryvale Napa Valley –: Wine Spectator 87 - Powerful aromas of concentrated plum, cassis and blackberry with a fleshy mid-palate, broad texture and concentrated spicy, jammy fruit qualities.

Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number Twenty Three –: Wine Advocate 90 – A must-purchase…This opaque purple-colored wine offers up huge quantities of sweet black-cherries and cassis, intermixed with scents of pepper-truffles and spices…California's answer to a top-notch Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Superb!

Markham Petite Sirah

McDowell Syrah –: Wine Spectator 88 – Supple, with round tannins framing black cherry and herb flavors. A stemy note adds complexity on the finish, and the oak nuances are pretty.

Napa Ridge North Coast –: toasty oak for complexity.

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viogner –: Wine Spectator 86 – How about trying this refreshing, fun-to-drink white blend? It's a fruity wine that sits broadly on the palate, rich in peach, apricot, apple and spice flavors, ending with a tangy, bright note.

Rabbit R150 -: Characteristic soft tannins. Blackpepper, lavender, lush raspberry and black current fruit in spades. Try with roasts or ratatouille, lamb or lentil.

Reds Laurel Glen Vineyard –: From exclusive Cabernet producer Laurel Glen comes this hearty, complex red wine blend that's very satisfying and very appealing at the price.

St. Supery White Meritage Napa Valley

Sutterhome Merlot Rose –: An elegant and flavorful wine, which captures the nuances of Merlot and is delightfully light and refreshing when served chilled. Enjoy is chilled with grilled fish and chicken, salads, roasted vegetables and light pasta dishes.

White Rock Vineyards 1994 Napa Valley Claret –: Wine Spectator 87 – Complex, with dusty, cedary oak and ripe plum, tobacco, mineral and sage notes, finishing with firm but gentle tannins.

Zaca Messa Roussanne Santa Barbara County

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Almaden Golden Chablis

Almaden Mountain Rhine

Beringer White Zinfandel

Carlo Rossi Paisano

Carlo Rossi Red Sangria

CK Mondovi Cabernet Sauvignon

Corbett Canyon Chardonnay

Corbett Canyon Merlot

Corbett Canyon White Zinfandel

Corbett Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon

Cypress Cabernet Sauvignon

Ernest & Julio Gallo Merlot

Ernest & Julio Gallo Chardonnay

Estrella Chardonnay

Estrella Cabernet Sauvignon

Estrella Merlot

Fetzer Eagle Peak Merlot –: Offers entice cherry-berry flavors with a hint of vanilla, toasty oak-spice and a smooth, elegant finish.

Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay –: One of California's most flavorful consistent Chardonnay, Sundial is know for its delightful apple citrus fruit and subtle oak-spices, resulting from partial barrel fermentation. Enjoy it with appetizers, roast chicken, seafood and shellfish, and lighter pastas or for casual sipping on its own.

Glen Ellen Cabernet Sauvignon

Glen Ellen Merlot

Glen Ellen Chardonnay

Glen Ellen White Table Wine

Joliesse Reserve Merlot

Livingston Cellars Chablis Blanc

Livingston Cellars White Grenache

R.H. Phillips Barrel Cuvee Dunnigan Hills Chardonnay

R.H. Phillips Dunnigan Hills Sauvignon Blanc

Sutterhome Sauvignon Blanc

Sutterhome White Zinfandel –: This light bodied blush wine, the original white Zinfandel, offers fresh, berry like aromas and crisp, delicately fruity flavors.

Sutterhome Chardonnay –: This dry, full flavored white wine melds bright apple and citrus aromas with rich creamy flavors.

Sutterhome Merlot –: Richly flavored red wine offers enticing black cherry aromas and smooth, cherry and plum flavors. Pair with roast chicken, red meats, and hearty pastas.

Sutterhome Chenin Blanc –: This light off-dry white wine boasts of fresh, flowery aroma and fruity, melon like flavors.

Sutterhome Merlot Rose

Taylor California Cellars Blush

Vendange Sauvignon Blanc –: Dry and tangy with subtle melon and straw hints.

Vendange Zinfandel –: Medium bodied, full of raspberry spice aromas and rich, ripe berry flavors

Vendange Chardonnay –: Soft and smooth with a complex aroma featuring hints apples and French oak.

Vendange Merlot –: Displays an herbal berry character and a subtle dry hint of American oak.

Vendange Cabernet Sauvignon –: A dry and medium bodied wine with berry aromas and overtones of vanilla ok.

Vendange White Zinfandel –: Nice aromas of cranberry and raspberry, slightly sweet light wine.

Vendange Pinot Noir –: Cherry and spice aromas, medium bodies with fresh, forward fruit.

Woodbridge Chardonnay

Woodbridge Merlot

Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon

Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc

Woodbridge White Zinfandel

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OTHER

Atlas Peak Sangiovesse

Ca' del Solo Bloody Good White

E&J Burgundy

La Cigar Volant

Marietta Syrah – Wine Spectator 91 – What a find. A tight and firm Syrah with a rich, focused core of plum, black cherry, earth, anise and wild berry flavors ending in a long, intricate after taste.

Napa Ridge Gewürztraminer

Rabbit Ridge Semillon

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