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Tandem Pinot Noir Chris Lee Vineyard 2005 750ml $69.99 Chris Lee Vineyard Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 92 pts Wine Enthusiast "Deep color, intensity, and bright red fruits describe this wine from an ancient volcanic ash field on the lee of Sonoma Mountain. Tiny berries and struggling vines give this wine its powerful character." - Winery notes "This small 3-acre vineyard produces distinctive characteristics. It's not suprising year in and year out, different wine makers queue to produce wines from this vineyard. The ripened fruit flavors from this 2005 vintage will pair well with a mildly spicy paella. No decanting necessary. Cellar through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Flowers Pinot Noir Andreen Gale 2005 750ml $69.99 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir "Fruit sourced from 5 estate vineyards in the coolest regions of the Sonoma Coast appellation, including Camp Meeting Ridge, Frances Thompson and Sea View Ridge Vineyards. Dark, ruby color. Fruit aromas of raspberry, cherry and red plum are followed by hints of mineral, dried herbs and orange blossom. This Andreen-Gale expresses the richness and balance of coastal fruit from our estate vineyards. Long supple tannins on the palate are balanced well with a crisp acidity. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years." - Winery Notes "A lovely pairing for cornish game hen stuffed with wild rice and mushrooms. No decanting necessary." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Hanzell Chardonnay 2005 750ml $69.99 Sonoma Valley 92 pts Wine Spectator "Shows terrific aromas, serving up a beam of citrus infused pear, apple and melon fruit, enlivened by firm acidity. The finish sails on revealing a tight band of fruit. Very impressive. This is a wine with a track record for ageing. Drink now through 2013."

Charles Ellner Prestige Vintage Champagne 1998 750ml $69.99 93 pts Wine Spectator "70 of Chardonnay (aged in wood) and 30% of Pinot Noir. This blend has been vinified without malo-lactic fermentation. Pale gold robe. A well balanced Cuvee, fruity bouquet with hints of vanilla. Fresh in the mouth, full of flower flavours with notes of citrus, long lasting and elegant." - Winery notes

Lynmar Pinot Noir Quail Hill Vineyard 2005 $69.99 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 91 pts Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar "Bright red. Intense raspberry, strawberry, cherry and rose aromas display liqueur-like depth and intensity; picks up smoke and fresh meat qualities with air. Fleshy and dense but with impressive lift to the ripe red and dark fruit flavors. Expands and deepens on the sweet, supple, inviting finish. These are old Swan clones, probably planted in 1972, according to Chappelle."

Wine Club 70: 2x 750ml Sonoma Red Wines per month: Max Mnthly Charge $70.00 incl tax & shipping $70.00

Legacy Red Wine 2002 750ml $70.00 Alexander Valley 92 pts Robert Parker "A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc (over 100%), the 2002 Legacy Proprietary Red is a seductive, hedonistically-styled effort boasting a deep ruby/purple color as well as a big, oaky nose displaying plenty of black cherry, currant, and herbal notes. This full-throttle red comes across like a St.-Emilion on steroids. Chewy and fleshy, it is ideal for drinking now and over the next 10-12 years." © The Wine Advocate eRobertParker.com "Decant a minimum of one hour. An excellent pairing for a twenty-one day dry aged new york steak or loin of venison." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Cain Concept 2004 750ml $70.00 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 61%, Merlot 16%, Cabernet Franc 12%, Petit Verdot 11% "The year 2004 was a refreshing change after the warm, almost hot years of 2002 and 2003. We were able to wait patiently for the grapes to mature under almost perfect conditions. The lower yields and moderate temperatures gave wines that are more dense and more tightly wound than those of 2002, 2003, or 2005. While it drinks well now, the wine will certainly age extremely well. The 2004 Concept is a rich, dark purple (not ruby). It has a warm cherry-pie nose, and is fragrant, floral, and spicy. A sweet, round entry is followed by smooth, flowing, very refined tannins—just enough to cleanse the palate." - Winery notes "Decant a minimum of forty minutes. Cellar now through 2016. This robust red from Cain Vineyards pairs very well with rack of lamb or a twenty-one day dry aged new york steak." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella 2001 750ml $74.99 92 pts Wine Advocate The 2001 Barbaresco Serraboella, the house is predictably excellent in this vintage, a dark garnet-ruby with much sweet red fruit, roses, and tar, dense and concentrated flavors, and a firm and swelling close which indicates a dozen years of life ahead.

Andrea Oberto Barolo 2001 750ml $79.99 La Morra, Italy Vignetto Albarella

Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Porto 1992 $79.99 1992 Vintage Port Portugal 93 pts Robert Parker "The powerhouse 1992 Vintage Port exhibits a huge, highly extracted, chocolate and black-raspberry-scented nose, full body, unctuously-textured flavors, moderate tannin, and a chewy, long finish. It requires 7-8 years of cellaring as it is revealing more structure than other 1992s. It should keep for 25-30 years." © The Wine Advocate eRobertParker.com

Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 750ml $79.99 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown 90 pts Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar "Deep ruby. Focused cherry and blackcurrant aromas lifted by a mineral element. The brisk palate features spicy dark berry flavors, silky tannins and a refreshingly bitter quality on the back. Nicely persistent and elegant in style, with the concentration to age." "The 2004 Cabernet from Lancaster pairs well with robust beef and lamb dishes. Cellar now through 2017. Decant for a minimum of one hour." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 750ml $79.99 Helena Dakota Vineyard Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Cabernet Sauvignon "Sourced exclusively from estate-owned vineyards, Anakota is a collection of single vineyard, single varietal, Knights Valley appellation wines that personify the rustic elegance and spirit of rural Sonoma County. The vibrant, dark ruby color of the 2001 vintage is followed by a vivacious cherry and violet nose. The fruit-forward flavors begin with red berry enhanced by a slight hint of wood. Helena Dakota's fruit continues to unfold, with chocolate, coffee and a signature of truffle flavor. The impressive structure of this wine, coupled with soft tannins, lends to a long, refined finish." - Winemaker notes "Pair with hearty meat dishes such as T-bone steak. No decanting necessary. Cellar through 2014." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Allegrini Amarone 2003 750ml $84.99 90 pts Wine Spectator Della Valpolicella Allegrini is based in Fumane di Valpolicella, and the Allegrini family started there in the 16th Century, if not before. All of Allegrini's wines are produced from estate-grown fruit. Allegrini's Amarone, is frequently one of the top wines of each vintage.

Sbragia Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 750ml $84.99 Rancho Del Oso Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 91 pts Robert Parker "From the higher elevation 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Rancho del Oso on Howell Mountain, more chocolate, crushed blueberries, minerals, and vanillin are present in this medium to full-bodied, impressively endowed Cabernet Sauvignon that is more structured and linear than the Monte Rosso. It should drink well for 10-15 years." © The Wine Advocate eRobertParker.com "Decant for a minium of forty minutes. Pair with heartier gamey meats such as lamb or quail." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Dow's Vintage Port 1985 750ml $84.99

Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso 2003 750ml $89.99 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Unfined and unfiltered "Monte Rosso's world renowned vineyard became famous in France and the world over when it took top honors in the bordeaux tasting."

Chateau-Figeac St Emilion 2003 750ml $89.99 Premier Grand Cru Classé

Porto Rocha 1977 Colheita 750ml $93.99

Wine Club 95: 2x 750ml Pinot Noir per month: Max Mnthly Charge $95.00 incl tax & shipping $95.00

Wine Club 100: 2x 750ml Sonoma Wines per month: 1 red 1 white: Max Mnthly Charge $100.00 incl tax & shipping $100.00

George Pinot Noir Nuptial Vineyard 2004 750ml $110.00 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Vintage II The George Wine Company receives grapes from the Martinelli Nuptial Vineyard and produces a pinot noir that is 13.9% alcohol with a medium burgundy color. It is a blend of Dijon clones and Pommard clone exhibiting bright red fruit.

George Pinot Noir Nuptial Vineyard 2005 750ml $110.00 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Vintage III "The George Wine Company receives grapes from the Martinelli Nuptial Vineyard and produces a pinot noir that is 13.9% alcohol with a medium burgundy color. It is a blend of Dijon clones and Pommard clone exhibiting bright red fruit." - Winery notes "This highly allocated small production pinot noir should be paired with hearty lasagna, osabuco and other rich meat dishes. This pinot is ready to drink now with 20 minutes of decanting or cellar through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Wine Club 120: 2x 750ml Sonoma Red Wines per month: Max Mnthly Charge $120.00 incl tax & shipping $120.00

Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon 2004 750ml $125.00 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon Vineyard 94 pts Robert Parker "The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon Vineyard has an inky dark ruby/purple color, a wonderfully sweet nose of espresso roast, fudge, blackberry, and cassis with a hint of incense and smoke. The wine is full-bodied, broadly flavored, opulent, and voluptuous, and that in itself seems to give the wine its current appeal, although I think this is a candidate for at least two decades of cellaring." © The Wine Advocate eRobertParker.com "Pair this huge cabernet with a porter house steak." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

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