$20-$30

Christie Zinfandel Dry Creek 2004 750ml $29.99 Double Gold 2006 Savor North of the Gate Wine Competition "Black cherry, blueberry, currant, vanilla and a hint of black pepper and anise are well balanced with smooth oak toast. This elegant wine has a lush fruity mouth and a long velvety finish. Enjoy now or cellar for five or more years." - Winemaker notes "Pair with grilled country pork ribs. No decanting required." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Trecini Zinfandel Signature 2004 750ml $29.99 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Gold Medal - 2006 LA County Fair Gold Medal - 2006 Tasters Guild Gold Medal - 2006 Washington D.C. Wine Lover's Competition Gold Medal - 2007 Florida State Fair Competition "The color of the wine is a deep garnet almost opaque. Your nose will experience white pepper, spices, plums, blueberries, raspberries, fresh and dried cherries, and a blend of dried herbs. The palate is middle balanced with a rich, fullness, good long finish, and nice texture. Dried fruits, spice, cherries, plums, dried herbs, minerals, concentrated dried herbs, follows a small hint of tar." - Winemaker notes "Pair with a grilled marinated skirt steak. Drink now through 2009." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Collier Falls Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2001 750ml $29.99 "This wine shows fragrances of wild strawberries, ripe raspberries and liquorice. On the palate, the wine offers initial notes of cherry, vanilla and cocoa; the middle palate compliments with a soft, elegant texture while the finish is long and spicy. The integration of oak and fruit is beautifully balanced - with the wine showing velvety tannins. The 2001 vintage is well-suited for aging." Cécile Lemerle-Derbes, Winemaker

Warre's Colheita Port 1992 750ml $29.99 "Single year tawny. 'Colheita' means 'vintage' and has been aged at least seven years in oak. Warre's colheita 1992 is well balanced with hazelnut and carmel flavors; a perfect after dinner port. Older colheita tawny ports are aged in oak longer and impart more spicy flavors." John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Scherrer Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 750ml $29.99 Alexander Valley "Over the years, our Cabernet style has evolved to a more 'reductive' development. This means less manipulation, less pumping, less 'oxidative' upbringing... kind of like our Pinot Noir and Zinfandels. I have found that this method preserves the perfumes and texture of the wine, and should greatly increase bottle ageing potential. This method requires more time in barrel before bottling (nearly three years). One of the best aspects of this variety is the complexity that it can achieve with lengthy bottle ageing. So, I feel that it is a waste to let that potential slip away by over manipulating the wine in the winery in order to make it taste like flat soda pop upon release. When the wine is less than 7 years old, it benefits greatly from decanting before consumption in order to 'wake up.' Those of us who want current satisfaction only need to take an active role in consumption by giving an aerative splashing into a decanter awhile before serving. That said, I believe this vintage of our Cabernet to have the highest long-term potential. Bottles I have opened for recent visitors have been absolutely fantastic after 6-7 days without protection from air aside from a cork." - Winemaker notes

Havens Merlot 2004 750ml $29.99 Napa Valley Merlot "Sharp, tart, red fruit with smokey, dusty notes finishing with hints of citric acid. This wine is definitely a food wine. Pair with gamey dishes such as squab, or stuffed quail. Enjoy now or cellar through 2013. Decanting is necessary - a minimum of forty minutes." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

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