Sonoma Wines

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

Arista Pinot Noir Toboni 2005 750ml $56.99 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Toboni Vineyard

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."

Artesa Elements 2002 750ml $21.99 Napa Valley Red Wine 63% Sonoma County, 37% Napa County "Artesa Elements is an intriguing blend of red Bordeaux varietals with a small amount of Rhone varietals included for their spicy and meaty characters. This wine is principally Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, sourced from the Sonoma Valley, Knight's Valley and Alexander Valley appellations as well as Napa's Carneros and Atlas Peak areas. The cooler regions of Carneros and Sonoma Valley provide great weight and density, while the volcanic rock mountain sides of Atlas Peak and Alexander Valley provide great fruit intensity. Specifically blended from many varietals, or elements, this wine is brimming with lively black cherry and black berry fruit wrapped in mocha and fudge. It is supple and spicy, with hints of mint, cinnamon, oregano and camp fires. - Winery notes "Pair Artesa Elements with a leg of lamb. No decanting necessary. Cellar through 2010. A great value bordeaux blend." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Atascadero Creek Pinot Noir 2005 750ml $29.99 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Railroad Vineyard "The 2005 Railroad Vineyard Pinot Noir from winemaker Bob Appleby is filled with smokey carmelized red fruit, red cherry and spicy cedar. A great pairing for rack of lamb with herbed breadcrumbs. Decant for twenty minutes. Enjoy now or cellar through 2011." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Atascadero Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2007 750ml $17.99 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc Ritchie Vineyards "Winemaker Bob Appleby has produced an elegant multi-layered sauvignon blanc. Subtle white grapefruit is quickly followed by pear, yellow peach and hints of grassy citrus flavors. This is a perfect pairing for white fish, light salads or ceasar. Enjoy!" - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Atascadero Creek Zinfandel 2005 750ml $26.99 Russian River Valley Zinfandel Haun Vineyards "From the vineyards on Rob Haun's ranch in the Russian River valley, these dry farmed, no spray grapevines only produce about one ton per acre. The 50 year old vineyard was originally planted by members of Joe Dimaggio's family. The wine has notes of raspberries, blueberries and plums, the tannins are soft, and the finish is spicy. At 15.9% alcohol, it's a big chewy zinfandel. 70 cases produced." - Winemaker notes "The Haun Vineyard is what is known as an Italian Field Blend consisting of several varietals in a predominantly zinfandel vineyard, with varietals such as Alicante Bouschet, Viognier, Palomino giving this zinfandel a much more viscous quality. The 2005 is my favorite vintage to date. Pair with Barbequed Meats, Country Pork Ribs, Chicken or Home Made Lasagna. Enjoy now or cellar through 2011. No decanting necessay."

Balletto Pinot Gris 2006 750ml $11.99 Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris "Pair with seafood and light poultry dishes. A delightful sipping wine. Enjoy now." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Balletto Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $19.99 Silver Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Estate "The 2006 Estate Pinot from Balletto has a medium ruby red color, aromas of red cherries, strawberry jam and spicy oak with hints of watermelon and apricots. The flavors are Bing cherries, boysenberries and oaky wood spice with hints of vanilla. This pinot has a smooth and round mouth feel, rather full bodied for a lighter red - deceptively rich." - Winery notes "An excellent value pinot noir. Pair with lighter pasta dishes or seafood. No decanting necessary. Cellar through 2010."

Balletto Syrah 2005 750ml $19.99 Russian River Valley Syrah "With a forward palate of gamey duck breast and a finish of subtle salami, this syrah is a fine example of loire valley-style syrahs: a full bodied, delicious sipping wine and an even better food wine. Pair with herb crusted rack of lamb. Drink now through 2012. No decanting necessary. An excellent value Russian River Valley syrah." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Balletto Zinfandel 2005 750ml $18.99 Russian River Valley "The grapes for this wine come from our vineyard located in an area of the Russian River Valley. With the help of winemaker Dan Cederquist, we feel we have once again produced an excellent representation of Russian River Valley Zinfandel." - Winery notes "Balletto's 2005 vintage is far more concentrated than the fruit-forward 2004. Best decanted for 30 minutes to allow the red plub-skin flavors to soften. Drink through 2009."

Banyan Gewurztraminer 2007 750ml $9.99 Monterey County Gewurztraminer Produced and bottled by Banyan Wines, Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California "The 2007 Banyan Gewurztraminer has ample stone fruit flavors of apricot and nectarine making this a good sipping wine. A great pairing for spicy thai food or an aged goat milk cheese." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Banyan Riesling 2006 750ml $15.99 Santa Lucia Highlands Riesling Produced and bottled by Banyan Wines, Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California "A dry riesling with flavors of pear, apple and citrus. A great pairing for some spicy Indian or Thai dishes as well as white fish dishes and caesar salads."

Bella Zinfandel 2005 750ml $25.99 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Hillside Series Bella Vineyards "This zin is from some of the most select vineyard plots located in the Dry Creek Valley. With its amazing bouquet of wild berries, licorice, crushed violets and sweet vanilla, it explodes with intense fruit flavors of blackberries, ripe raspberries, mocha, jasmine tea, chocolate, leather, anise and cinnamon. The tannins are soft and silky and the finish lingers for several tantalizing moments. This wine is crafted for earlier enjoyment. Strictly limited production." - Winery notes

Belle Glos Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $64.99 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Taylor Lane Vineyard

Berthoud Chasselas Dore 2007 750ml $21.99 Sonoma Valley Chasselas Dore Pagani Ranch

Berthoud Ursus 2002 750ml $38.99 Sonoma Valley Bordeaux Blend "The 2002 Ursus is the second release of a meritage style wine from Berthoud Winery. Comprised of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petite Verdot, all grown on the six acre Berthoud Estate. This rustic artisanal style wine, like the bear (Ursus), is muscular while maintaining an elegant balance. Only 280 cases produced." - Winery notes "Soft ripe black fruit flavors make for a nice sipping bordeaux blend. Pair with spicy thai beef dishes. No decanting necessary. Cellar now through 2010."

Boheme Chardonnay 2006 750ml $36.99 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Taylor Ridge Vineyard

Boheme Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $52.99 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Stuller Vineyard "In vintage 2006 we harvested individual lots of grapes between October 11th and 25th, and cold-soaked them 10 days to facilitate absorption of color and flavor from the skins. The lots were fermented separately and aged 17 months in 50% new French oak barrels. This full, earth-driven 2006 Boheme Pinot Noir exhibits elegance with high concentration – a combination uncommon to Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir." - Winemaker notes

Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $45.99 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Estate Grown "The Bohemian Vineyard is a seven-acre parcel in Freestone off the Bohemian Highway that was developed from 1998-2000 and which began yielding mature crop in 2002. The Russian River Valley Appellation with its cool foggy nights and warm days has the optimum microclimate to grow ultra premium Pinot Noir grapes. Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777. Only 250 cases produced." Winery notes "The Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir from 2006 has sharp red fruit flavors of cranberry, cherry which give way to a long subtly smokey finish with well defined mineral notes. Try pairing this small production pinot noir with grilled salmon or wild mushroom tartin. Decant for a minimum of twenty minutes. Cellar now through 2013." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Carol Shelton Black Magic 2006 375ml $21.99 Late Harvest Zinfandel 375ml

Carol Shelton Exhale Syrah 2005 750ml $21.99 Dry Creek Valley Syrah "Jim and Linda Drumwright named their Dry Creek Valley vineyard 'Exhale' because it was their escape from the pressure of high-stress jobs and raising their kids in the big City. They wanted a place in the Wine Country to relax and... exhale! The Syrah made from this relaxing setting is full of charming blueberry fruit and lively white pepper spice, against a rich backdrop of oak. So feet up, take a nice deep breath and blow those cares away with a glass of Exhale Syrah!" - Carol Shelton, Winemaker "A great pairing for a herbed roast chicken. No decanting necessary. Cellar through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Carol Shelton Maple Zinfandel 2004 750ml $34.99 Gold Medal Riverside International Wine Competition Dry Creek Valley Old Vine Zinfandel "Carol Shelton, 'The Queen of Zin', has long anticipated making a Zinfandel from Maple Family Vineyards. Her first release is a big, jammy, oppulent zinfandel. With blackberry, cherry and a toasted honey quality, this Zin is a delightful hardy sipper. Wonderful pairing for braised lamb." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Carol Shelton Monga Zin 2004 750ml $23.99 Cucamonga Valley, Lopez Vineyard Zinfandel "Ripe red berry-wild cherry fruit, vanilla-caramel oak, Fragrant Asian spices—Chinese 5-spice, white pepper and saffron. Very smooth and nicely structured, long creamy finish." - Carol Shelton, Winemaker

Carol Shelton Sweet Caroline Late Harvest Trousseau Gris 2006 375ml $15.99 Russian River Valley

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