Wines sorted by Winery

Harvest Moon Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2007 375ml $36.00 Russian River Valley Late Harvest Gewurztraminer "The fruit was picked cold and frozen on the stems. When we pressed-off, on the (thawed-out) heavy sugars and full flavors fell out of the basket and into the bottle. Fewer than 200 cases produced." - Winery notes

Harvest Moon Zinfandel RandyZin 2006 750ml $20.00 Sonoma County Zinfandel "A classic RandyZin showcasing the elegant side of Sonoma County Zinfandel. 2006 is in perfect balance with caramelized red berry fruit, luscious acidity, and a mouth filling finish that leaves you satisfied. Crafted from a wonderful blend of small lot Zin located all over Sonoma County. Your Grab-and-Go Crowd Pleaser." Winery notes "A great barbeque zinfandel. Pair with sweet spicy barbeque sauce on chicken or pork. Enjoy or cellar through 2009. No decanting necessary." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

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

Holloway Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 750ml $48.99 Beckstoffer, Amber Knolls Vineyard Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon Produced and bottled at Wildhog Vineyard, Cazadero, Sonoma County "Ripened black fruit and silky tannins make this a great sipping Cabernet. Enjoy with a filet mignon. Cellar through 2013." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Hook & Ladder Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750ml $23.99 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon "From our Los Amigos Ranch comes this single vineyard Cabernet. This is one of the oldest Cabernet vineyards in the Russian River, and it's dry-farmed and head-pruned for low, low yields and maximum flavor intensity. Blended with 10% Merlot from the same ranch. Superb!" - winery notes "No decanting necessary. Drink now through 2010. A great pairing for grilled flank steak. A great value cabernet sauvignon." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Hook & Ladder Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $24.99 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Inspiration Vineyards Estate Zinfandel 2005 750ml $29.99 Russian River Valley Zinfandel "Medium to full bodied, layered with concentrated flavors of raspberry, cranberry, and black cherry along with spice notes of cardamom, clove and white pepper. Approximately 50 cases were produced." - Winery notes

J. Keverson Sangiovese 2005 750ml $27.99 Mendocino County Sangiovese Janes Vineyard

J.L. Vergnon Champagne Brut Grand Cru 1998 750ml $59.99 Blanc de blancs Millesime 1998 This 1998 vintage champagne is produced from a single vineyard in Mesnil, a highly esteemed Grand Cru located in the Cote des Blancs.

J.P. Chenet Cabernet Syrah 2005 750ml $7.99

James Joseph Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 750ml $39.99 JJ Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford James Joseph "Ripened black fruit of blackberry and black plum with big silky tannins and flavors of cola and toast. Pair this big cabernet with grilled new york steak. No decanting necessary. Cellar through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Kanzler Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $53.99 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir "The previous vintage from Kanzler Vineyards, the 2005 Kanzler Pinot Noir was one of my favorites of the year, silky, rich-textured forest-floor with subtle notes of sweet oak and an intensely long complex finish. Our very small allocation of 2006 has not afforded me a taste though I suspect it will also be spectacular given the other Sonoma Coast pinot noirs I have tasted from 2006. If structure as the 2005, decant for forty minutesand cellar now through 2014." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Keller Estate Pinot Noir 2005 750ml $39.99 La Cruz Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 91 pts Wine Enthusiast "Keller enters the big leagues with this marvelously layered Pinot Noir. For starters, it's delicious. Dry and crisp, the flavors are of ripe cherries, raspberries, tangerines, pomegranates and cola, with smoky, spicy complexities from New French oak. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, leading to a long, fruity finish."

Krohn Ruby Porto 750ml $10.99 Ruby Port

La Sablette Muscadet 2005 750ml $9.99 Muscadet Sevre et Maine "Creamy lime fills the front and mid-palate from this excellent French muscadet, with crushed rock and flinty mineral notes on the finish. Drink now through 2009. Pair with shellfish, dungeonous crab, white fish and oysters." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

La Storia Petite Sirah 2003 750ml $29.99 Alexander Valley 90 pts Robert Parker "...a sleeper wine is the 2003 La Storia Petite Sirah. This wine shows beautiful graphite, blueberry and blackberry fruit, some floral notes, medium to full body, and abundant power, tannin, and extract. Put it away for 2-3 years and drink it over the following 15 or more years." © The Wine Advocate eRobertParker.com "Pair with hearty beef dishes from grilled steak to seared filet mignon. Decant for at least 1 hour should you decide to open this wine to allow the fruit flavors to come forward." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux 2004 750ml $7.99 Rhone Valley Vineyards This full bodied and fruity wine comes from vines grown high on the slopes of Mount Ventoux, one of the best vineyards in the Rhone Valley. It has been meticulously selected and blended by the Perrin family, who also produce one of France's most acclaimed wines: Chateau de Beaucastel. This blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault has produced a typical Rhone Valley style: full of fruit and spice aromsa with soft tannins and good body.

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

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

Lewis Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2006 750ml $49.99 Russian River Valley Chardonnay Lewis Cellars, Napa, California "Creamy rich creme brulee with subtle citrus of lemon and a long smooth finish. One of the few 100% malolactic chardonnays I enjoy as both a sipping wine and a food wine. A great pairing for white fish, especially ling cod. Cellar through 2011." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Limerick Lane Syrah 2005 750ml $31.99 Russian River Valley Syrah Collins Vineyard

Limerick Lane Zinfandel 2004 750ml $26.99 Russian River Valley Collins Vineyard "Dark ruby in color, with enticing raspberry and blackberry aromas along with a touch of cinnamon and white pepper. In the mouth the wine opens with a soft fruit entry, with plenty of raspberry and red fruit flavors, beautifully balanced acidity and tannins followed by a long juicy finish. This is characteristic of Limerick Lane's approach to producing well-crafted food friendly wines from estate grapes." - winery notes "Pairs beautifully with a spicy seafood chipolte. Drink through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Lucien Albrecht Sparkling Brut Rose NV 750ml $18.99

Lucien Albrecht Sparkling Cremant Brut NV 750ml $19.99

Lynmar Pinot Noir Quail Hill Vineyard 2005 $65.00 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."

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