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Present Offerings: ( bottle prices listed are before case discount applied )
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Chardonnay 2007 - Amador County - John Bree
Vineyards
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This smooth and medium-bodied European-style chardonnay has
floral scents of stonefruit, followed by mineral
notes and a hint of pineapple. Lean flavors of melon and lime are followed by
hints of peach, apricot, and pineapple. Aged in French and American oak for
12 months prior to bottling.
Alcohol
14.4%. 190
cases. Bottle price -
$16 |
Sauvignon Blanc 2007 -
Lake County - Broc Zoller
Vineyards
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This crisp sauvignon blanc begins
with the smell of freshly sliced cantaloupe followed by crushed lemongrass.
The flavor is distinct grapefruit melded with crisp citrus notes. Barrel
fermented and aged in French and American oak for 12 months prior to
bottling. Alcohol 13.8%
122 cases. Bottle Price
- $17 |
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Rose of Merlot 2008 - Mendocino County - Nunez Vineyards |
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This bright salmon-colored, fruity but dry, barrel-fermented
wine was pressed from rich, dark merlot grapes. Subtle floral notes with
hints of peach and strawberry evolve into crisp plum flavors followed by a
nuance of pineapple. Aged in 100% neutral French oak for 10 months prior to
bottling. Alcohol 14.5%.
52
cases. Bottle price
- $17 |
Nebbiolo 2004 (Exclusively
available only from the winery) - (2010 Gold Medal )
- Amador County - Sutter Creek
Vineyards
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Called the pinot noir of Italy, this truly elegant wine has
subtle aromas of cocoa and blackberry brambles. The rich and earthy flavors
of black cherry and dark chocolate resonate on the palate with smooth
tannins. Aged for 30 months in French and American oak, this wine like a fine
Barolo, will continue to develop complexity and
finesse through additional bottle aging. Alcohol 15.4%.
112
cases Bottle price
- $30 |
Pinotage 2007 - Amador
County - John Bree Vineyards
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This unique red wine is
delightfully smooth and elegant and has aromas of violets,cloves, and pine. Robust flavors of black currant and cocoa follow through
to a lingering finish. Barrel
aged 30 months in French oak. Neither fined nor filtered. Alcohol 14.9%.
99
cases Bottle price
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Carignane 2005 - Mendocino
Co. - German Vineyards
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Dried cranberries, maple, and incense cedar aromatics fill the
nose from this old vine carignane. For taste,
flavors of spiced cinnamon pie cherries with a hint of violet are layered
between satiny smooth tannins. Aged in French and American oak for 34 months
prior to bottling. Neither fined nor filtered. Alcohol 14.4%.
70
cases Bottle price
- $20. |
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Barbera – 2007 -
Amador County – Shenandoah Mine Ranch - |
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This medium-bodied Barbera is food-friendly with adequate acidity for
pairing with traditional tomato and mushroom-based sauces, grilled meats, and
risottos. With subtle aromas of
blackberry, dark chocolate, and cigar leaf, this wine has flavors of pie
cherries, licorice, and cranberries.
Aged 22 months in French and American oak. Alcohol 13.3%.
250cases
Bottle price - $20 |
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Serenity - 2006 (2010 Bronze Medal) - A Rhone-style
California Red wine |
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A blend of Mendocino Syrah (43%), Petite Sirah
(14%) and Carignane (43%). Individually aged for 32 months in
French and American oak, this blend of wines is complex yet balanced. Aromatics of leather, cedar wood,
dark berries, and hint of wild truffle evolve into flavors of rick
blackberry pie with hints of caramel, licorice, and black pepper.
Alcohol 14.8%.
171 cases
Bottle price - $21
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Wish Upon a Star - 2006 - a Super Tuscan Amador Co - (2010 Silver
Medal) - John Bree Vineyards |
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A rich and hearty blend
of Sangiovese (59%), Cabernet Franc (22%) Cabernet
Sauvignon (13%), and Aglianico (6%), with black
cherry and anise aromas and full flavors of dark cherry and spicewood.
Barrel aged in American and French oak barrels for 34 months. Alcohol 14.3%.
187 cases
Bottle price - $20 |
Dark As Night – 2006 - A
Bordeaux-style Red Wine – (2010 Silver Medal)
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A well balanced and smooth blend of Mendocino Merlot (50%),
with Amador County Cabernet Franc (25%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (25%). Sumptuous and earthy black oak aromas
evolve on the palate in to rich flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, and
warm maple syrup, hints of cedar and black tea, followed by a long white
pepper finish. Barrel aged
34 months. Alcohol 14.3%.
147
cases Bottle price
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Cabernet Franc – 2005 (2010 Silver Medal) - Amador County
– John Bree Vineyards |
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This velvety smooth and luscious red wine has aromas of dark
berries, pepper and coffee. Discrete tannins are balanced by rustic
flavors of dark cherry and caramel. The finish is long, peppery, and
memorable. Barrel aged in French and American oak for 33
months. Alcohol 15.3%.
100
cases. Bottle
price - $22 |
Sangiovese – 2006
Amador
Co. – Shenandoah Mine Ranch.
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This lighter-bodied red wine has scents of hibiscus blossom,
pie cherry, and assorted spices and was aged in two French oak barrels for 36
months. Flavors of cherries,
vanilla, and cinnamon are followed by balanced and subtle tannins. Neither fined nor filtered. Alcohol 13.9% 49 cases. Bottle price - $22 |
Elysian
Fields – 2004 – (Bronze Medal) Amador County Sutter Creek Vineyards
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The Greeks brought the noble Aglianico
grapes to Southern Italy some 2,500 years ago. This blend of Aglianico (86%) and Sangiovese
(14%) resulted in a robust wine having earthy scents of blackberry brambles
and crème broule with flavors of black cherry,
coffee, and dark chocolate. The lingering finish is long and peppery
with cedar wood spice. Barrel aged 30 months. Alcohol 14.6.
180 cases. Bottle price
- $23 |
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Syrah – 2004 - Alexander
Valley (Dry Creek hilltop grown) |
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Lush
aromas of blackberry, cocoa and cinnamon evolve into flavors of black cherry
and dark chocolate with a long cedar finish. Discreet tannins are balanced by
rustic flavors of dark cherry and caramel. The finish is long, peppery, and
memorable. This hilltop grown syrah was aged in French and American oak for
33 months. Alcohol
15.6.
65 cases. Bottle price
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Syrah - 2005 - Mendocino County Nunez Vineyards |
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This
syrah has a nose of smoky black currant with a dusting of cocoa powder. The
flavor is of blackberry pie, tobacco, and cloves. Aged in French and American
oak for 34 months prior to bottling. Neither fined nor filtered. Decanting
recommended. Alcohol
14.2.
68 cases. Bottle price
- $20 |
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Petite Sirah - 2005 - Mendocino
and Amador Counties |
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Well
balanced but intense, this deeply layered wine has aromas of blackberry,
clove, and peppery vanilla. The almost chewy texture reveals nuanced flavors
of dark fruit and cassis, followed by a dusting of cocoa. Barrel aged for 32
months. Alcohol
15.2
117 cases. Bottle price
- $24 |
Cabernet
Sauvignon - 2005 - Mendocino County - Nunez Vineyards
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Smooth and elegant, the herbal aroma of this Mendocino
Cabernet evokes memories of dried currant, wild berry and a hint of black
tea. The flavor tends toward black cherry, tobacco and sandalwood. Barrel
aged in French and American oak for 40 months. Neither fined nor filtered. Alcohol 14.3%.
122
cases. Bottle
price - $19 |
Merlot - 2005
Mendocino County - Nunez Vineyards
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This
merlot is complex and multi-layered. There is a suggestion of Mendocino
dust, blackberry and tea, followed by flavors of blackberry mocha, pipe
tobacco and cloves laced with satiny tannins. Aged in American and
French oak barrels for 40 months. Alcohol
14.9.
87 cases. Bottle price
- $21 |
Old Vine Zinfandel – 2006
- Mendocino Co. - German Vineyards
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Chosen
from vines planted in 1968, these Zinfandel grapes have evolved into a
velvety smooth and flavorful red wine using traditional-style wine making
techniques. Complex and well balanced, flavors of black berries, anise,
cinnamon and a hint of white pepper linger long on the palate. Barrel aged
for 34 months in French oak. Neither fined nor filtered. Alcohol
15.2%
102cases. Bottle price
- $25. |
Souzao Port – 2005 - Amador County –
Sutter Creek Vineyards
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Bursting
with flavors, this dry port opens with rich tastes of blackberries, mission
figs and chocolate followed by vanilla and peppery oak lingering long on the
palate. Alcohol
19.8%. 75
cases. Bottle
price - $22 (500ml) |
Zinfandel/Petite Sirah Port – 2004 & 2006 - Dry Creek Valley - Messick
Vineyards
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Sweeter
port with flavors of vanilla, black cherry, and licorice.
Bottle price - $30 (750ml)
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