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Black Kite Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $44.99 Kite's Rest Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Nose: Opulent layers of dark berry, dark chocolate, mocha, lavender and violets with hint of clove, cassis, cedar and rose petal. Palate: Elegantly structured with ripe fruit and sweet oak and focused acids. Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 5-7 years.

Bodegas Robles Tempranillo 2003 750ml $29.99 Viva Yo! Central Coast 90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon "Bodegas Robles is an artisanal Paso Robles producer dedicated to the crafting of Tempranillo-based blends. Our wines reflect the innovative spirit of the great Spanish wine fields and herald Tempranillo's arrival in California. Viva Yo! epitomizes the exuberant self-affirmation of the Spanish people and possesses the rich flavors, velvet body and elegance of a Tempranillo crianza." - Winery notes

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 Highway Chardonnay 2005 750ml $8.99 California Chardonnay "An excellent value - this 100% malolactic chardonnay has a wonderful citric backbone, leading to meyer lemon mid-palate and toast from the neutral barrels creating an excellent sipping chardonnay and a great pairing food wine for light poultry dishes and seafood alike. Cellar now through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Bohemian Highway Pinot Grigio 2007 750ml $8.99 California Pinot Grigio

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

Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvee 750ml $65.99

Bruno Paillard Champagne Rose Premiere Cuvee NV $62.99 89 pts Wine Spectator "Elegant and firm, like a Brut in style, with just a hint of red berry accenting the pastry and citrus flavors. The nice, mouthwatering finish suggests enjoying this as an aperitif." "Perhaps the finest of Rosés. Crisp dry red fruit; essence of strawberry and citric acidity flows into the elegant finish of soft and subtle minerality." - 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

Calera Chardonnay 2006 750ml $17.99 Central Coast Chardonnay

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

Carol Shelton Wild Thing Zinfandel 2004 750ml $28.99 Cox Vineyard Mendocino County from Organically Grown Grapes 90 pts Wine Spectator 93 pts Wine & Spirits Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Gold Medal San Diego International Wine Competition Gold Medal West Coast Wine Competition "A classy Mendocino Zinfandel, ripe, firm and peppery, with excellent structure, acidity, focus and depth. Captures zesty, dusty wild berry, mineral, sage and earthy nuances and finishes with a dash of pepper. Drink now through 2009."

Carol Shelton Zinfandel Karma 2004 750ml $34.99 Best of Show Red Gold/ Best of Class 2006 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition "Carol Shelton is known as the 'Queen of Zinfandel'. Karma is a field blend, containing more than just their beloved Zinfandel; Alicante Bouschet, Carignane and Palomino add to the complexity and utter deliciousness of this wine. Layers of black fruit, interesting spice and earthy richness. Full of freshly-ground black pepper aromas and some nice cedary-spicy oak components, it has a rich creamy mouthfeel despite its firm tannic backbone. A great pairing for a sweet hot spicy barbeque. Cellar now through 2010. No decanting necessary." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Carol Shelton Zinfandel Rocky Reserve 2005 750ml $34.99 Rockpile, Dry Creek

Castoro Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750ml $15.99 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon "2005 was a near perfect growing vintage. The grapes had great intensity and color. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine contains Petite Verdot and Merlot to add complexity. This wine is packed with rich berry and full fruit capped with a toasty oak note. The finish fills your mouth with lush flavors that are not blown away with excessive tannins." - Winery notes "A great pairing for meatloaf. No decanting necessary. Cellar now through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Charles Ellner Carte d'Or Champagne 750ml $49.99 90 pts Wine Spectator Here's a terrific value. Bracing, this pear and honey flavored Champagne exhibits depth and density, suggesting it just needs some time to integrate all the elements. Nice harmony and length.

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

Chasseur Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $44.99 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir "Both depth of fruit and a sense of coiled strength are apparent in the aromas of this youthful Pinot, as its dark core of cherry and grenadine is neatly counter-pointed by savory notes of roasted grain, dried orange and tobacconist-shop spice. It is rich in texture, with a sinewy palate-feel and plenty of fruit, firmed by polished tannins. The impression of youth is amplified in the lingering finish, which is a tightly wound mix of sweet pomegranate, red plum, roasted grain, sumac and dried orange." - winery notes "Decant for twenty minutes. As we only have a one case allocation, I was unable to taste this vintage. However, the past vintages from Bill Hunter of Chasseur Winery have been exquisite. The youthful winery description would suggest cellaring through 2012." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

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

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

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