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Row Eleven Pinot Noir Three Vineyards 2006 750ml $19.99 California Pinot Noir

Russian River Brewing Company Damnation Ale 750ml $7.99

Saintsbury Pinot Noir Reserve 2002 750ml $44.99 Carneros Pinot Noir

Sapphire Hill Pinot Noir 2003 750ml $39.99 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Sapphire Hill Syrah 2005 750ml $27.99 Russian River Valley Syrah

Sapphire Hill The Harlot Red Wine 2005 750ml $18.99 Russian River Valley Zinfandel / Syrah Blend "Another great example of the 2005 vintage from Russian River Valley. Excellent concentration of red fruit; generous mineral notes. A fun barbeque wine. No decanting necessary. Drink through 2001." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Sausal Zinfandel 2005 750ml $18.99 Alexander Valley Estate Grown Old Vine Zinfandel

Sausal Zinfandel Private Reserve 2005 750ml $23.99 Alexander Valley Estate Grown "This estate Zinfandel is produced from dry farmed 90-year-old vines. This wine is aged for seventeen months in French oak barrels, yielding a jammy and dense Zinfandel. The balanced, but abundant fruit in this wine make it a delicious complement to roasted and grilled meats, rich pastas, and hearty stews. The Private Reserve Zinfandel will cellar well for at least ten years." - Winery notes

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

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

Scherrer Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2005 750ml $35.99 Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Scherrer Zinfandoodle NV 750ml $18.99 Sonoma County Zinfandel "The Zinfandoodle is a non-vintage blend of 2004 and 2005 Zinfandel. In 2004, the hot season produced jammy, black fruit flavors and the long cool season of 2005 produced red fruit flavors: raspberry, pomegranate. By combining the two vintages you get the charactersitics of both vintages and exceptionally great value for this delicious Zinfandel. A great food wine: pair with barbecued chicken with a spice-tangy sauce or pork. No decanting needed. Cellar through 2009."

Seghesio Cortina Zinfandel 2004 750ml $36.99 Dry Creek Valley

Seghesio Zinfandel Home Ranch 2005 750ml $39.99 Alexander Valley "As a result of the warm summer days in Alexander Valley, Home Ranch's flavor profile tends toward blackberry and blueberry fruit characteristics. The heat also creates lower acidities. At harvest, the Carignane and Petite Sirah are harvested with the zinfandel making this wine a true field blend. The resulting wine exhibits rich texture, weight and black fruit flavors." - Winemaker notes

Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County 2006 750ml $23.99 Sonoma County "A collage of Northern Sonoma's Zinfandel landscape blending Dry Creek Valley's briary raspberry fruit with Alexander Valley's lush, dark berry fruit. Berry Patch essence – raspberry/blackberry flavors enhanced by Zin's briary/very slightly black pepper character. Juicy acidity adds vibrancy while fine-grained tannins add depth and balance. Barrel aging contributes anise/clove tones and structural richness" - Winemaker notes "This Zinfandel is a great pairing for red meat or gamey meats such as lamb or duck. Enjoy now or cellar through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Shandel's Oppenlander Pinot Noir Mendocino County 2004 750ml $39.99 Mendocino County Pinot Noir "Wine maker John Pepe produces a range of fine wines. My favorite to date is the Shandel's Oppenlander Pinot Noir. There are three pinot noir produced from Oppenlander Vineyards. Shandel's Oppenlander provides Black cherry, subtle pine needle, cedar and toast. The 2004 needs no decanting. Cellar through 2010. Pair with grilled salmon and wild rice." John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Siduri Pinot Noir Ewald Vineyard 2005 750ml $55.99 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Ewald Vineyard

Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Porto 1995 750ml $34.99 Late bottled vintage port 1995

Smith Woodhouse Vintage Porto 1995 $49.99 1995 Vintage Port Mandalena

Sonoma Coast Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2006 $29.99 Sonoma Coast Sauvignon Blanc "This is an ideal aperitif wine, balanced and complex, with fig, pear and tropical fruit flavors. Our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc will complement a myriad of food pairings including grilled fish and fresh seafood, particularly oysters, crab, and lobster, grilled chicken dishes and a wide range of cheeses." - Anthony Austin, Winemaker "One of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. This cool climate at Hummingbird Vineyard is the most westerly coastal Sauvignon Blanc vineyard that I'm aware of. The soft round fruit flavors dominate the palate with only hints of herbacious grassy notes." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Stark Syrah Cuvee Julian 2004 750ml $31.99 Russian River Valley Syrah Best of Class, Sonoma County Harvest Fair "In the tradition of the Northern Rhone, 2% of Viognier was co-fermented with Syrah from Alegria Vineyard and Saralee's Catie's Corner Vineyard, both in the Russian River Valley. The 2004 Stark Syrah, Cuvée Julian is layered with aromas of huckleberries, violets and licorice that follow through on the palate. Big and lush, this harmonious wine will drink well now or can be cellared for 8 to 10 years." - Winery notes "A great pairing for herb-crusted rack of lamb. No decanting necessary." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Sterling Vineyards Three Palms Merlot 2002 750ml $59.99 Napa Valley "Three Palms Vineyards has been made famous by both Duckhorn Vineyards and Sterling Vineyards. Concentrated red fruit flavors with complex mineral notes on the finish. This merlot is designed with food in mind. Pair with duck breast and cherry sauce; the tight wound red fruit flavors are best enjoyed with a rich sauce. Decant for forty minutes. Cellar through 2012." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Summers Charbono 2006 750ml $22.99 Napa Valley Charbono Villa Andriana Vineyard

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

Tandem Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyards 2005 750ml $49.99 Sangiacomo Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 94 pts Pinot Report "Medium-deep ruby color; black cherry, plum aromas, some smoky notes; ripe, rich, black cherry flavors, earthy, smoky notes, sweet oak; intense on the palate; good structure and balance; long finish. Big and rich, lots of interesting flavors - a complex Pinot for hearty foods."

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