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Index
Letter to our Valued Customers......1 News .........4 Did you know .......5
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California
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Martin Estate Winery......7 William Gordon Winery .....11 Deering Winery.....17 Jessies Grove........23 Dancing Lady ........30 Black Coyote Chateau ...........33 Grasso Estate Vineyard ........35 Ardente Estate Winery ..........37 Erba Mountainside Vineyard.........39 Dionysus.....47 Crosby Roamann......51 St. Amants Winery.....58 Romeo Vineyards, Sempre Vive.....67 Petroni Vineyards.....73 Wine specials and promotions.......82 Dessert wines.....86
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France
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Chateau Goudichaud..90 Racines de la Terra...92 Cuvee Nicolas Cote du Rhone...102
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Condesa Valeria .105 Lodron de Guevara.106
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Valeria ...107 Rio Negro..109
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Sapaio..112
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Greo....114 Petronius ....115
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News!
Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta:

Region: Appellation: Piedmonte Barbera d Asti Superiore
Sub-appellation: Asti
5 Themes for Change in Wine, 2013

SF Chronicle, 01/11/2013 By: Jon Bonne
2011 Futurosa:
Futurosa is a great Rose inviting to be optimistic and to enjoy an easy drink glass of wine as an aperitif or during the happy hour with friends. Rose in color. Fine and intense, very fruity with notes of wild strawberries and red berries. Medium bodies wine, fresh, elegant, and persistent. Drink this wine with starters and appetizers, pastas, grilled fish dishes and shellfish, light meat courses, or enjoy it with fresh middle aged cheeses. Suggested serving temperature: 50/54* F
The importance of old vines: California's boom since the late 1980s has largely been built around new plantings and fashionable clones. With another replanting wave set to wash over the state, young vines are driving much of the industry. That's all the more reason for mature plantings to get their due. These aren't just historically important; they can offer a more complex expression of wine than the exuberant fruit of young plants - a truism that was accepted for centuries until the young-vine obsession of recent years. It is perhaps inconvenient that old vines give a particular depth of flavor, although it helps that fruit from many of California's old vineyards remain a relative bargain, certainly compared with the modern costs of replanting, often $50,000 per acre. Perhaps this will be the year when the industry acknowledges that sustainability, in its true sense, means planning for the full life span of a perennial plant that can survive 50 years or more. That long view is long overdue.
For more information, please refer to the SF Chronicle website!
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Barbera and Pinot Noir
Wine Maker: Vintage 2011
Dr. Donato Lanati Description 1 Cs. 138.00 125 3 Cs. 132.00 5 Cs. 126.00
Futurosa

Did You Know
2010 Rollone:
Rollone is a unique blend of Barbera and Pinot Noir. The first vintage was in 2003 when we decided to blend the wines from our youngest Barbera and Pinot Noir vineyards. Since then, it has been a successful union; the elegance of Pinot Noir and the strength of Barbera. The two wines are vinified separately, then blended and aged together for 6 months in small oak barrels. A great wine to drink for the duration of the meal. Well suited for starters, chicken, Rich ruby red in color. When young, this wine is fresh with red berries and summer fruits. Watermelon and cranberry. Tropical flowers like gardenia and jasmine. Fields of freshly cut green grass.. Medium -bodied, balanced and dry with a crisp fresh finish. Red currant, dark chocolate and black pepper. Generous on the palate. Persistent. Delicious.
Wine Facts
The US is the fourth wine producer in the world, after the countries of France, Italy and Spain. California produces approximately 90% of all wine made in the USA. One barrel of wine equals approximately 24 (12 -bottle) cases and 1,100 glasses. One ton of grapes makes about 780 bottles of wine, or 65 cases. One vine produces between four and six bottles of wine. Approximately 2.8 pounds of grapes are used to make one bottle of wine. By 2010, if not sooner, the United States is expected to become the No. 1 wine market in the world. In 2009, there were 2,843 bonded wineries and 4,600 wine grape growers in California. The California wine industry has an economic impact of more than $61.5 billion on the states economy and $121.8 billion on the U.S. Economy. More than 20 million people visit California wine country each year. 5
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: Vintage 2010 Barbera and Pinot Noir 13-14% Dr. Donato Lanati Description Rollone
124
1 Cs. 194.00 3 Cs. 182.00 5 Cs. 170.00

California
2010 Valmorena Barbera d Asti:
An excellent structure allows this wine high quality for up to 10 years. The bottle should be stored in the dark, at a constant temperature of 15 C/59 F, in a horizontal position. Drink this wine during the entire meal. It is particularly suited to red meats, steaks. A deep ruby red hue, Intense with notes of violet and maraschino (pronounced 'mara-SKEE-noh) cherries. Rich middle notes nostalgic of dates and figs. Powerful and fresh, white pepper and chocolate. Balance with a persistent finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: Barbera 13-14.5% Dr. Donato Lanati
Vintage 2010
Description Valmorena Barbera
1 Cs. 180.00
3 Cs. 168.00
5 Cs. 156.00
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Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
2009 Leopoldo Pinot Noir:

Pinot Noir a vine that is an uncommon choice for Piemonte's viticulture. For us, however, Pinot Nero is very familiar and has been in our terroir for over 150 years, since the time of our ancestor, Leopoldo Incisa della Rocchetta. This wine's excellent structure allows it to express itself for 15 -20 years. This wine is ideal for refined dishes. Excellent with pork, chicken, shellfish, fish and dishes with simple sauces. Ruby red with age it tends toward a garnet hue. A nose of great complexity, typical of the varietal of origin. Intense, ith notes of ripe cherry, tobacco and spices. A dry, round and harmonious taste with a medium body. Well-balanced. Savor the subtleties of pomegranate, chocolate & wild berries. Well integrated, followed by a long and elegant finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: Vintage 2009 Pinot Noir 12.5-13.5% Dr. Donato Lanati Description Leopoldo Pinot Noir
122
1 Cs. 240.00
3 Cs. 228.00
5 Cs. 216.00 7

"What you will taste is the essence of the vineyard."

-Greg Martin
MARTIN ESTATE encompasses roughly twelve acres. Eight of these acres were planted in 1996 with 17,000 vines. Seven acres of tightly spaced Cabernet Sauvignon, Clones 4, 6 and 337 surround the winery and, at the south end of the property, one acre of Merlot. Split redwood stakes and non-galvanized wire were used as the trellising system to avoid the reflection of new metal, retaining the feel of a 19th century vineyard. The soils of the property are Pleasanton Loam and Yolo Loam. Both of these are well drained soils on alluvial fans, allowing the roots of the vines to go deep into the ground in search of water, thus requiring little irrigation. The rootstocks chosen are especially well suited for the terrain. The Estate's vineyard is farmed using organic methods. As the Estate's terroir changes within the vineyard from 100 percent loam in the eastern section to a more gravelly soil towards the west, an individualized drip irrigation system allows select watering according to the vines' needs. Being located in the heart of the Rutherford appellation, the sun exposure of the vineyard has a higher radiant value than other parts of Napa Valley. This - combined with cool evenings and the dusting of fog in the early mornings -allows the fruit to ripen at a steady pace. Come harvest time, the grapes are carefully hand picked in small lots and segregated according to clones and soils, as well as their specific maturity. As the vines are only a few feet away from the Estate Winery, it is possible to get the grapes within minutes after picking onto a sorting table, where de -stemmed whole berries are hand sorted to remove all inferior material. MARTIN ESTATE Cabernet Sauvignon is limited to what the vineyard yields, and the wine's intensity mirrors its terroir.
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2009 Moscato d Asti Felice:

but it's usually consumed during joyous occasions. Moscato d'Asti is an aromatic wine with a sweet and fruity nose and a delicate effervescence. This sparkling dessert wine is known worldwide as a specialty of the Monferrato area. It can be appreciated also as an apertif wine with strawberries, or as a companion for medium-aged cheeses. Suggested Serving Temperature: 10-11 C/50-52 F Drink this wine with desserts and fruit, or enjoy it with aged cheeses. Not suited for long ageing, Moscato dAsti should be consumed young and within two years. Straw yellow, Fine and intense. Fragrant and floral. Lychee, white grapes and white peach. Scents of acacia tree flowers and wild sage. Pear, honeydew melon and honeysuckle. Naturally sweet with a delicate sparkle that will tickle your tongue.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: Vintage 2009 Moscato 5-5.5% Dr. Donato Lanati Description Moscato 121 1 Cs. 170.00 3 Cs. 160.00 5 Cs. 150.00

Martin Estate Winery:

Region: Appellation: California Napa Valley
Sub-Appellation: Rutherford
2009 BACCHANAL: 2008 Sant Emiliano Barbera d Asti Superiore:

Color: Deep ruby red with violet reflections when young, showing a garnet rim when aged. Bouquet: Intense and complex with hints of red berries and spices. Jordan almonds & licorice. Palate: Savor this aristocratic and well balanced wine, with its long and elegant finish. Generous and round on the palate, with a chocolate cake in the middle and white pepper at the finish. Delicious and with great persistence. This wine's structure allows for a very long ageing period, at least 15 years. The bottle should be stored in the dark at a constant temperature of 15 C/59 F in a horizontal position. This "Haute Cuisine' wine it suitable for beef, game and grilled meats, aged cheeses. It can also be appreciated as a meditation wine. A big red blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. The wine opens with aromas of dark cherry, plum and dark berries with notes of leather and cocoa. On the palate expect flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and plum with lots of dark spice and hints of white pepper. The tannins are well defined and notes of espresso add complexity to the finish. Rating 90 points.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot 14.5% 280 cases Aaron Pott
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: Vintage 2008 Barbera 13.5%-15% Dr. Donato Lanati Description Saint Emiliano
120
Production: Wine Maker:
1 Cs. 256.00
3 Cs. 248.00
5 Cs. 240.00
Vintage 2009
Description Bacchanal 9
1 Cs. 396.00
3 Cs. 372.00
5 Cs. N/A
Martin Estate Winery:

Sub-Appellation: Rutherford
Marchesi Incisa Della Rocchetta
2010 Eight Barrel:

Selective picking by hand ensured maximum flavor and desired ripeness in each lot. For the 2010 vintage, harvest spread from October 1st to October 30th. The grapes were hand sorted to remove inferior material and only the best fruit was selected. The grapes were de-stemmed (not crushed) within minutes of picking. The nose expresses notes of blackberry, fennel and black cherry, with a touch of clove, vanilla and cedar. The flavor profile shows plum, apricot and cherry, mixed with roast meat. The finish is long, lingering on the palate with stone fruit, a hint of loam and coffee flavor.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 14.8% 200 cases Aaron Pott
Vintage 2010
Description Eight Barrel

10
1 Cs. 300.00
3 Cs. 276.00
5 Cs. N/A 119
Petronius:
Appellation: Veneto, Radda in Chianti, Colline Lucchese DOC
2011 Petronius Veneto Pinot Grigio:

This Pinot Grigio perfectly represents the essence of the clay and gravel landscape of Veneto. It exhibits intense and lingering fragrances of nutmeg and vanilla, peach and ripe tomato and acacia blossom. The taste is dry and crisp with ripe, aromatic fruit and hints of orange zest, mirroring the nose. A wine of exceptionally full flavor: lengthy and elegant.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: Vintage 2011 100 % Pinot Grigio 12% Italo Cescon Description Pinot Grigio 1 Cs. 186.00
118
3 Cs. 174.00
5 Cs. 162.00 11
Petronius:
Estate Fruit
Pesonens Vineyard - five acres of Cabernet Sauvignon (planted in 1998) Michelangelo's Vineyard - two acres of Cabernet Sauvignon (Planted in 2007) Perry Vineyard - three acres of Petite Sirah (Planted in 2006) 200 Spanish and Italian Olive Trees - primarily Arbequina & Empletre Our winemaking philosophy is to make a premium quality cabernet in small quantity with grapes picked at optimal ripeness. The hillside vineyard provides us with well drained soil that helps keep our yields low - producing only high quality grapes. Our goal is to produce the finest expression of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Petronius Tuscolo Bianco:

This is an excellent dry and fragrant Tuscan white wine. In a seamless blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Viognier, this wine offers wonderful perfumes reminiscent of the summer country orchard in full bloom. The palate feel is luscious but is kept crisp and firm by a racy mineral core. Excellent citrus flavors keep the refreshment factor of this wine at the perfect level
The Winemaking Team

William Gordon Winery is the result of a shared passion for wine between Bill Pesonen and Gordon Drake. Our grapes are grown on the eastern slopes of the north end of Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. These grapes have been used for Geyser Peak, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, and Jordan Cabernet. Winemakers - Gordon Drake, Bill Pesonen Team -Michelangelo Apodaca, Andrea Poggetto-Drake, Paul Pesonen, James Dougherty, Friends from near and far for bottling and harvest help.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Viognier, 20% Chardonnay
Wine Maker:
Cantine Mini
Vintage 2010
12
Description Tuscolo Bianco 117
1 Cs. 204.00
3 Cs. 192.00
5 Cs. 180.00
Petronius:
William Gordon Winery:

Region: Appellation: California Sonoma
Sub-Appellation: Alexander Valley
2010 Petite Sirah:

The Via de Las Peas Vineyard produces an inky Petite Sirah with great structure. The Osteria I Nonni Restaurant in Minnesota continues to label a barrel of this wine as Il Gorduccio. Winemakers notes- The 2010 Estate Petite Syrah is more refined than our 2009, with a lower alcohol and a more integrated palate. Inky deep violet in color, there are complex dark fruit aromas. There is a balanced restraint to the acidity, tannins, and oak from this full bodied wine on the palate. The blackberry flavors take center stage to soft toast and spicy flavors of the American Oak.
2009 Petronius Tuscolo Rosso:

With aromas, evocative of dark cherry & black pepper the wine has great charm and a bit of rusticity that evoke images of the Tuscan country side. A wonderful wine to pair with roasted meats, fowl, and deeply flavored cheeses such as Pecorino. Also fantastic with pizza and pasta dishes.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: 100% single vineyard petite Syrah 14.0% 350 cases Gordon Drake, Bill Pesonen
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot Cantine Mini
Alc: Production: Wine Maker:
Wine Maker:
Vintage 2009
Description Tuscolo Rosso

116
1 Cs. 140.00
3 Cs. 130.00
5 Cs. 118.00
Vintage 2010
Description Petit Sirah 13
1 Cs. 212.00
3 Cs. 200.00
5 Cs. 190.00

Petronius:
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon:

Our limited production 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon received an additional 15 months of bottle aging before its release. This is the wine used for the Through Jimmys Eyes Foundation project which will help to raise money for autism research and treatment. Winemakers notes- Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and toast. On the palate there is a balanced acidity and fine tannins as well as the bold pure dark berry flavors characteristic of the Pesonen Vineyard. There is a lingering fruit finish with soft toasty oak aromas.
2007 Petronius Chianti Classico:

This wine displays brilliant garnet color with notes of bright cherry and red plum with hints of anise and wild herbs. Well -structured with supple tannins and a long finish. Experience the long finish while enjoying with grilled meats, pasta, and cheeses.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 14.8% 325 cases
Gordon Drake, Bill Pesonen
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot 15% Vigna Vecchia
Vintage 2009
Description Cabernet Sauvignon

14
1 Cs. 320.00
3 Cs. 308.00
5 Cs. 296.00
Vintage 2007
Description Chianti Classico 115
1 Cs. 180.00
3 Cs. 168.00
5 Cs. 156.00
Greo:
Region: Colline Lucchese DOC

2010 Zinfandel:
Only two barrels of this wine was produced. Our first try at this hill top vine-
2008 Colline Lucchese DOC Tuscano Rosso:

Wine is ruby red in color. The aromas are of intense wild fruits, berries, woodland leaves and elegant floral notes. On the palate, GREO leaves a delightful earthy, spicy and persistent flavor of wild blackberries. Harmonious and very soft lingering finish. A perfect pair to all types of pizzas, bruschetta, pastas with red sauce, pork Etta, salami, aged cheeses such as Pecorino, red meat and game.
yard of Rockpile clone zinfandel was awarded a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Winemakers notes- Very similar to the previous vintage, the wine is garnet in color with peppery spice and raspberry aromas. Blackberries and raspberries are pronounced on the palate with a touch of spice. The alcohol is balanced with the fruit and acidity. Tannins are very soft. The purity of fruit begs for grilled beef or pork.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot, and Colorino
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Production: 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Syrah 15.1% 50 cases
Wine Maker:
Azienda Agricola Greo
Wine Maker:
Vintage 2008
Description Tuscano Rosso

114
1 Cs. 204.00
3 Cs. 192.00
5 Cs. 180.00
Vintage 2010
Description Zinfandel 15
1 Cs. 244.00
3 Cs. 232.00
5 Cs. 224.00

Sapaio:
Appellation: Province: Bolgheri Livorno
2010 Sapaio Bolgheri DOCG: 2009 Petit Verdot:

This 100% Petit Verdot from the Alexander Valley was aged for 23 months in 1/3 new and 2/3 old Colbert French Oak. The aroma evokes blackberry, blueberry and soft toast. The palate is balanced with a bright acidity, soft tannins and complex blackfruit flavors. The wine finishes with lingering blackberry and blueberry aromas. Podere Sapaio was founded in 1999, after Massimo Piccin convinced his father to invest in purchase of land and creation of wine -making estate in prospective Bolgheri DOC area. Being originally from North -Italian region of Veneto Massimo always felt passion for wine and wanted to embody it in his own project. The estate comprising of up -to-date winery and 40 hectares of land has been created practically from zero. The Sapaio vineyards are divided between the municipalities of Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona. The lands are located on quaternary deposits and range from loose coarse grained sandy sediments to flood-land deposits with free-draining calcareous soil. Grapevines from Bordeaux that have been cultivated here over the past fifty years have established themselves in the area very well. The philosophy of Sapaio is based on experimentation and innovation: their research is directed towards new expressions of Bordeaux grapes in the Bolgheri region.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% Petite Verdot 15.3 150 Cs.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 55% Cabernet, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot 14.5% Podere Sapaio
Alc: Wine Maker:
Vintage 2009
Description Petit Verdot

16
1 Cs. 224.00
3 Cs. 216.00
5 Cs. 210.00
Vintage 2010
Description Bolgheri 113
1 Cs. 340.00
3 Cs. 316.00
5 Cs. 300.00
Sapaio:
Appellation: Province: Bolgheri Livorno
2010 Sapaio Volpolo:

Podere Sapaio was founded in 1999, after Massimo Piccin convinced his father to invest in purchase of land and creation of wine -making estate in prospective Bolgheri DOC area. Being originally from North -Italian region of Veneto Massimo always felt passion for wine and wanted to embody it in his own project. The estate comprising of up -to-date winery and 40 hectares of land has been created practically from zero. The Sapaio vineyards are divided between the municipalities of Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona. The lands are located on quaternary deposits and range from loose coarse grained sandy sediments to flood-land deposits with free-draining calcareous soil. Grapevines from Bordeaux that have been cultivated here over the past fifty years have established themselves in the area very well. The philosophy of Sapaio is based on experimentation and innovation: their research is directed towards new expressions of Bordeaux grapes in the Bolgheri region.
Deering Estate Winery
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: 70% Cabernet, 15% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot 14.5% Podere Sapaio
Vintage 2010
Description Volpolo
112
1 Cs. 276.00
3 Cs. 264.00
5 Cs. 252.00 17
Deering Winery:
Greek settlers in Sicily and Southern parts of Italy found the moderate Italian climate conducive to grape cultivation and winemaking. They termed the place Enotria i.e. a land of wines and introduced winemaking techniques around 800 B.C. Etruscans from Asia Minor who settled mostly in central Italy also produced wine. Spaniards introduced wine into Sardinia. Italian wine production flourished around second century B.C. after the Carthaginians were defeated by the Romans. Romans improved the techniques previously introduced and perfected the art of winemaking. They contributed to the spread of organized cultivation of vineyards, mass manufacture of wine, and storage of wine in barrels and bottles. Between 300 B.C. to the beginning of the Christian era the population of Rome crossed one million and there was a sudden spurt in the demand for wine. Famous Roman poets like Horace and Virgil mention the names of wines like Falernum, Caecubum, and Mamertinum. Romans considered the Falernian region near Naples as their best wine-growing region. White wine produced in this region was treasured and most renowned. Honey was mixed with white wine to produce an aperitif called Mulsum. Romans produced both red and white wines and the alcoholic content was high. This made the wine unpalatable due to a strong acidic taste and therefore they mixed large amount of water. Romans preferred sweet wine and drank it with almost every meal. They mixed additives like herbs, spices, chalk, and salt water with the wine. Romans made immense contribution to viniculture by classifying grapes and describing the climate that best suits cultivation of each variety. They introduced props and trellises that increased yield. They improvised the presses used to extract juice from grapes that were introduced by the Greeks. Romans were the first to store wines in tightly closed wooden barrels. They recognized the importance of aging wines to improve flavor and taste. They preferred wines that matured for ten to twenty five years. Romans are believed to have introduced the use of glass jars and corks. Their expertise was passed on to other parts of Europe and remained unchanged for centuries. Demand for wine decreased with the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Christian monks of the Roman Catholic Church documented their grape cultivation and wine making techniques during the Dark Ages. Wine regained its popularity from the fourteenth century. During the nineteenth and early part of twentieth century Italian wine was criticized for its inferior quality and the government stepped in to introduce regulation and stringent quality control measures. These measures bore fruit and Italy today accounts for twenty percent of the worlds total wine production.
Sub-Appellation: Sonoma Valley
2009 Chardonnay Vendimia Vineyard:

This is a fruit forward chardonnay similar in taste profile to a French chardonnay. It starts out with a light herbal aroma accompanied by green apple, fig and a bit of caramel sugar. It lingers in the mouth, crisp with bright citrus flavors and lemon zest and has a long dry finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% single vineyard Chardonnay 14.2% 290 cases Todd Maus
Vintage 2009
Description Chardonnay
18
1 Cs. 260.00
3 Cs. 248.00
5 Cs. 240.00
111
Deering Winery:
Italy
Sub-Appellation: Russian River
2010 Pinot Noir, Russian River:

Rich and intense, with enticing aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis, pine tar, mint and earth. Aging for 22 months in the finest tight grain French oak barrels provides a sweet and spicy bouquet of anise, white pepper, caramel, toffee and cinnamon. This full bodies wine is a mouthful with juicy fruit flavors, balanced acidity, round tannins, and a long spicy lasting finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 14.4% 389 cases Todd Maus
Vintage 2010
110
Description Pinot Noir 19
1 Cs. 400.00
3 Cs. 390.00
5 Cs. 375.00
Deering Winery:
Rio Negro:
Region: Sierra Guadalajara:
2009 Finca Rio Negro:

At the end of the nineties, the Fuentes family decided to establish the Rio Negro wineries, fulfilling their dream of elaborating one of the most distinct wines in the country on their own 600 hectare farm, reviving the tradition of winegrowing in a town that had subsisted on this art for centuries. Tasting Notes: Red Cherry with a hint of violet and traces of a more profound density of tone. very intense aroma, profound and complex with a predominant aroma of blackberry-type fruit, mild traces of oak, coffee, coconut, and mild spices. Smooth and reminiscent of mineral. Palate is potent, very expressive, with mixed flavors of fruit smoothly blended with distinct traces of spice and wood. It is velvety and full-bodied, fleshy and rich in tannins with a long finish and an excellent balance of acidity and alcohol.
2009 Zinfandel, Maus Vineyard:

This is the second vintage from their organic vineyard. It has all the characteristics that we are learning to be the hallmarks of the Maus Vineyard, an incredibly smooth and well balanced wine packed with ripe fruit and spice. The wine begins with fresh aromas of cherry and blackberry. Flavors of lush dark fruit followed by anise and toasty oak round out the palette giving way to a long spicy dry finish. AS with the 2007 vintage that has already sold out , it is a great wine from the beginning to end.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Wine Maker: 100% single vineyard Zinfandel 15.1% Todd Maus
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 60% Tempranillo, 20% Syrah, 12% Merlot, 8% Cab. 13.5% 43,000 bottles since 2009 Juan Mariano
Vintage 2009
Description Zinfandel
20
1 Cs. 338.00
3 Cs. 327.00
5 Cs. 316.00
Vintage 2009
Description Finca Rio Negro 109
1 Cs. 248.00
3 Cs. 236.00
5 Cs. 224.00
Valeria:
Region: Valencia
Deering Winery:
2009 Ideal A Better Red:

This wine is rich and intense with aromas and flavors of black cherry, black berry, anise and mocha. Aging for 20 months in a combination of French and American oak produces a spicy bouquet of clove, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. On the palate it is balanced with bright acidity, firm tannins and long lasting finish. Pair with your favorite meat dish or just enjoy on its own.
2011 Valeria Valencia Blanco:

Intense bouquet of apple, peach, fennel and exotic fruit (guava, passion fruit) with a discrete mineral background. Ideal for shellfish, vegetable salad, minestrone, green beans with white wine and toasted almonds.
Wine Specs: Wine Specs:

Varietal: 25% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Muscat, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Riesling. 12.5% Bodegas Angosto Varietal composition: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Syrah, 13% Petite Sirah, 4% Zinfandel. 14.6%
Alc:
Alc: Wine maker:
Production:
391 cases
Wine Maker: 1 Cs. 132.00

108
Todd Maus Description 1 Cs. 360.00 21 3 Cs. 350.00 5 Cs. 336.00
Vintage 2011
Description Valeria Valencia-Blanco
3 Cs. 120.00
5 Cs. 108.00
Vintage 2009
Red blend
Deering Winery:
Valeria:
Region: Valencia
Sub-Appellation: Mayacamus Mountains
2009 Cabernet, Nelligan Road Vineyard:

Rich and intense, with enticing aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis, pine tar, mint and earth. Aging for 22 months in the finest tight grain French oak barrels provides a sweet and spicy bouquet of anise, white pepper, caramel, toffee and cinnamon. This full bodies wine is a mouthful with juicy fruit flavors, balanced acidity, round tannins, and a long spicy lasting finish.
2009 Valeria Valencia Tinto:

Dark cherry color with violet hints. Surprising on the nose with toasty notes that envelope the taste buds and last on the palate where the aromas found in the nose return. Meaty with very soft tannis, silk and smooth. Is ideal for meat ( such as beef, chicken, pork, ). Minced turkey with jasmine rice. Roasted pumpkin.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: 33% Cabernet Franc, 33% Syrah, 34% Grenacha Tintorera 13.5% Bodegas Angosto
Alc:
14.4%
Production:
389 cases Wine maker:
Todd Maus Description 1 Cs. 518.00

22
3 Cs. 506.00
5 Cs. 486.00
Vintage 2009
Description Valeria Valencia Tinto
1 Cs. 160.00 107
3 Cs. 150.00
5 Cs. 138.00
Cabernet
Lodron de Guevara:
Region: Rioja Alavesa
2011 Baron Lodron de Guevara Cosecha Rioja:

Intensive dark cherry-red with a garnet bright rim. Intense, honest nose of ripe wild berries with balsamic notes, against a subtle background of clean wood. Hefty, in the mouth, with clean aromas of smoky wood well integrated into ripe fruit. Velvety, perfectly balance. Fresh, meaty and elegant finish. Combine excellently with all the typical main courses, including sausage, Iberian ham, cheese and meat.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 95% Tempranillo 5% Graciano
Wine Maker:
Bodegas Angosto
Vintage 2011
Description Rioja Alavesa

106
1 Cs. 162.00
3 Cs. 150.00
5 Cs. 138.00 23
Condesa Valeria:
Region: Penedes
Jessie's Grove Winery

Jessie's Grove Winery is nestled between the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Lodi, the perfect environment for growing premium wine grapes and producing premium wines. Joseph Spenker arrived in Stockton in 1868 with 27 in his pocket. Ten years later he owned over 1500 acres of some of the best ground in the Central Valley including the Ranch now called Jessies Grove. In 1870 he went to a wedding in Stockton where met a beautiful girl, Anna Schlieman, and married her the next day. They had two children, Jessie and Otto, who grew up in the home Joseph built for his family in 1906. Joseph planted his first vineyard in 1888 adding more acres in subsequent years. Many of these vines remain in production today and produce some of our most prized wine. In the late 40s and 50s Jessie rejected all ideas of changing the Oak Grove. The grand Christian Lady who experienced two world wars, witnessed women gain the right to vote, held out a helping hand and managed three large ranches, died in 1952. Jessie was seventy seven years old. Jessie patterned her life in her fathers noble footsteps. Jessie was a true pioneer lady of the San Joaquin Valley.
Condesa Valeria Cava:

It has crisp acid fruit as green apple and pineapple accompanied by delicate floral notes. It is light, thin and of agreeable bouquet. Cooked seafood, foie gras and pate, cooked meats. Ideal serving conditions would be between 6-8C.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 30% Xarello, 50% Macabeo, 20% Parellada
Wine Maker:
Finca Prunamala
Vintage N/V
24
Description Cava 105
1 Cs. 132.00
3 Cs. 120.00
5 Cs. 108.00
Jessies Grove:
Region:
Wine is one of man's greatest creations, and without a doubt, an amazing achievement. Wine is a drink that has been through much of our history. The ancient Egyptians made and consumed wine, Jesus was a wine drinker, and Christopher Columbus and his crew drank wine on their boats as they found the Americas. History traces Spain as one the oldest wine producing countries, with the first grape vines being planted around 1100 B.C. in the region of Andaluca. However there have been some studies that believe that grape seeds were planted in Spain between 4000 and 3000 B.C. Either way, we know that Spain has at least been making wine for the past 3000 years, and has a rich history on the development of wine and what is has become today. When Spain was conquered by the Phoenicians around 1100 B.C., they planted what is considered the first grape vines in Cadiz and started the production of wine. When the Romans conquered Spain around 210 B.C. wine production expanded throughout the country and it became a main source of work and income for the people. The quality of the wine varied from region to region, but it can said that the province of Tarragona and the Region of Andaluca produced and exported most of the best wine throughout the Roman empire. When the Roman Empire fell, the Moors conquered most of Spain (A.D. 711) and forbid the use of alcohol, which was their religious belief. Though wine was still produced during the Moorish rule, most grapes where used for "food and wine was no longer a major trade in Spain. However, the Moors did keep some vineyards for wine and started the production of fortified wine, which was the birth of "Sherry", Spain's sweet fortified wine. To this date, Sherry is still being produced in the region of Andaluca and is one of Spain's most popular exported items. Spaniards fought battle after battle to re-gain control of Spain, and finally ejected the moors in 1492 to take back control of their country. At that time, wine production came back to life. Many new vineyards were planted and the country was ready to open its market to the rest of Europe. After Christopher Columbus found the Americas, it opened the door for the Spaniards to export much of its wine to Latin America and once again, wine became a big part of Spain's economy. Through much of Spain's wine history (and the rest of the worlds), Spanish wine was light in color, had herbal fragrances, and made to be consumed right after it was made. Let's fast forward to around 1850. The country of France, known as the kings of wine at the time, had a bug called the "phylloxera", it destroyed most of the vineyards in France. At that time, many French winemakers moved to neighboring Spain as the bug had not attacked Spain. When the French arrived, they brought many new wine making styles and techniques that the Spaniards did not know, around that time is when Spanish wine really started to get more color, better fragrance, more fruit, and giving it a longer shelve life. In the past, wineries in Spain usually picked grapes well before they were mature or even ripened, and would sometimes mix red and white grapes together. The wine would usually stay in wine barrels for a long period of time (10+ years) so the wine would become smoother and not rancid. At some point during the 1960's new wine techniques started evolving in La Rioja. Most wine makers started to leave the grapes on the vine for a longer period before harvesting them, and left the wines on the barrels for a shorter amount of time. This method offered fruiter wines with a smoother finish and a fuller body, which has evolved to what Spanish wine is today. Around 1900 is when Spain's Cava (Spain's version of Champagne) started in the region of Catalonia. Cava rivaled Champagne from the start, as the quality was in par with Champagne, but the price was much lower. To this date, Cava is one of the most popular sparkling wines in the world, providing that "Champagne" taste, for a fraction of the price. Not to say that Cava is better than Champagne, with respect to the French, Champagne will always be King, but the price for a bottle can be out of most peoples reach. Thanks to the sparkling wines from Cava, the rest of us can open a bottle and celebrate the good times. 104
California Lodi
Appellation:
2005 Petite Sirah: Flavors of blueberry, blackberry, coffee and toasted pecan.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% Petite Syrah October 7th, 2005 14.8% 914 cases Greg Burns
Vintage 2005
Description Petite Sirah 25
1 Cs. 228.00
3 Cs. 218.00
5 Cs. 208.00
Jessies Grove:
Region: Appellation: California Lodi
Spain
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon: Raspberry, dried fig, rich blackberry, velvety oak tannins and a smooth finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 94.2% Cabernet, 5.8% Petite Syrah October 9th, 2008 14.9% 350 cases Greg Burns
Vintage 2008

26
1 Cs. Call
3 Cs. Call
5 Cs. Call 103
Cuvee Nicolas Cote du Rhone:

Region: Cote du Rhone
Jessies Grove:
2010 Earth, Zin and Fire: Fresh berries and spices with soft tannins and acids.
2009 Cote du Rhone:

The Rhne valley and its artisans, with its wide array of terrains & vineyards, produce a number of stylistic wines. Here is an excellent example of a delicious Ctes du Rhnes. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, & Carignan, the wine is very elegant with silky textures, delicate perfumes of red fruits and scents of herbs & stones. Pair with grilled red meats or chicken and cheeses.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: 92.2% Zinfandel, 7.8% Petite Syrah October, 7th, 2010 15% 6500 cases Greg Burns
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Varietal: Grenache, Cinsault & Carignan
Alc: Production: Wine Maker:
Caves de Chantecote Description 1 Cs. 140.00

102
3 Cs. 132.00
5 Cs. 124.00
Vintage 2010
Description Earth, Zin & Fire 27
1 Cs. 132.00
3 Cs. 126.00
5 Cs. 120.00
Cote du Rhone
Jessies Grove:
Racines de la Terre:
Region: Bordeaux and Languedoc Sub region: Entre-Deux-Mer Appellation: Graves de Vayres
2010 Chardonnay: Chablis style; flavors of caramelized oak and a bright, crisp apple finish.
2009 Racines de la Terre Bordeaux:

This wine is garnet hued and medium in body. Notes of red plum, red berries and cedar box lead to a long finish with supple and velvet like tannins. The 2009 Racine de la Terre Bordeaux is handcrafted with 100% Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes from Chteau Goudichaud, located in Grave de Vayres just South of Saint milion. Henriette Glotin ran the vineyards for 40 years. She was one of the first woman winemakers and she devoted herself passionately to the domaine. Today, grandson Yves runs Goudichaud in the same spirit of respect for the traditions and development. Perfect companion to grilled red meats, roasts, cheese, and chocolate.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% Chardonnay September 14th, 2010
Wine Specs:
15% 357 cases Greg Burns Wine Maker: Domaine de la Ferrandiere Varietal: 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Vintage 2010
28
1 Cs. Call
3 Cs. Call
5 Cs. Call
Vintage 2009
Description Bordeaux 101
1 Cs. 144.00
3 Cs. 132.00
5 Cs. 120.00
Jessies Grove:
2008 Westwind Zinfandel:
2011 Racines de la Terre Malbec Rose:

Pale salmon color with intriguing grey highlights. Nose expressive of red fruit. Good balance in the mouth between the fruit and the character of the wine. Drinks well on its own and has plenty of structure to be paired with cold meats, exotic dishes, grilled meat and salads.
Ancient vines planted in 1940. Flavors of tobacco, fig, olallieberry and anise with a smooth and silky finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: 94.2% Zinfandel, 5.8% Petite Syrah September 12th, 2008 15.4% 320 cases Greg Burns
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 100% estate grown Malbec. 8 year old vines
Alc: Production:
Wine Maker:
Domaine de la Ferrandiere
Wine Maker:
Vintage 2011
Description Malbec Rose
1 Cs. 114.00
100
3 Cs. 104.00
5 Cs. 96.00
Vintage 2008
Description Zinfandel 29
1 Cs. 228.00
3 Cs. 218.00
5 Cs. 208.00
2011 Racines de la Terra Pinot Noir:

Medium ruby; complex, mature varietal aroma with red cherries, vanilla, cocoa, bacon, toast, smoke and oak; complex, delicious flavors add spice and a suggestion of sweetness; supple, smooth velvety texture, well -balanced; medium-full body; very long finish. Mouth feel and balance makes this wines a winner. Pair with roast beef, BBQ chicken, or soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Alc: Wine Maker: 100% Pinot Noir 12.5% Domaine de la Ferrandiere
Vintage 2011
30
Description Pinot Noir 99
1 Cs. 138.00
3 Cs. 126.00
5 Cs. 114.00
Dancing Lady Winery, Alexander Valley
2010 Racines de la Terre Sauvignon Blanc:

Light yellow color, with a typical nose of tropical fruit and grapefruit. Very pleasant on the palate with citrus and white fruit flavor. Serve cold with smoked salmon, salmon eggs, warm goat cheese, salads and raw sea foods. cheese salads and raw seafood. This early-fruiting grape variety is ready for harvesting in early summer; Mechanical harvesting in the cool hours of the morning (4am to 8 am) to ensure the must is not oxidized, which would ruin the fleeting, delicate flavors of the grape. Macerated partly on the skins and partly by direct pneumatic pressing; must rack at 8C followed by three-week low-temperature Fermentation; Stirred and left to rest on the second lees for three months. Cellar work in stainless steel or lined concrete tanks.
Shortly after the Civil War, our great-grandfather, Francesco Passalacqua, arrived in California from San Lorenzo della Costa, Italy. Like many Italian immigrants during this time, Francesco settled in Sonoma County hoping to achieve the American Dream. He financially supported himself by selling produce from a vegetable wagon. By 1896 Francesco had earned enough money to purchase a ranch in Alexander Valley for the cost of ten gold coins. Francesco and his son Emil, our grandfather, planted Zinfandel grapes on this ranch. Emil used the grapes from those vines to make wine at the then family owned Fitch Mountain Winery and Oliveto Winery. Emil owned and managed this ranch. He married Camille Young, and they raised their children on this land. Today, Emils son and our father, Fred, oversees the day -to -day operations of the vineyard. Under Freds ownership and management, the vineyard now includes varietals such as Merlot, Syrah; trellis Zinfandel as well as the original old vine Zinfandel. In 2005, we began Dancing Lady Wines. The wine that we produce today is made from the original Zinfandel vines planted by Francesco and Emil. With Freds expertise as a viticulturalist, the original old vines continue to yield the highest quality grapes in the area. Emils granddaughter and Freds eldest daughter, Gia, follows in her grandfathers footsteps as the winemaker for Dancing Lady Wines. We are proud to continue this family tradition. Dancing Lady Wines is the result of our love for family, heritage, and land as we continue a family legacy started so many years ago.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 100% estate grown Sauvignon Blanc, 16 year old vines
Wine Maker:
Vintage 2010
Description Sauvignon Blanc

98
1 Cs. 114.00
3 Cs. 104.00
5 Cs. 96.00 31
Dancing Lady Wines:

Region: Appellation: California Sonoma County
Sub-appellation : Alexander Valley/Dry Creek
2010 Zinfandel:
This wine is black berry driven with a spicy white pepper finish. In 2005, we began Dancing Lady Wines. The wine that we produce today is made from the original Zinfandel vines planted by Francesco and Emil (93 year old vines) With Freds expertise as a viticulturist, the original old vines continue to yield the highest quality grapes in the area. Emils granddaughter and Freds eldest daughter, Gia, follows in her grandfathers footsteps as the winemaker for Dancing Lady Wines. We are proud to continue this family tradition. Dancing Lady Wines is the result of our love for family, heritage, and land as we continue a family legacy started so many years ago.
2011 Racines de la Terre Marselan:

The wine is deep red in color with a purple hue, the opulent nose exudes notes of black fruit followed by fig and cocoa flavors in the mouth. This interesting red successfully marries the finesse of Cabernet Sauvignon with the robust, spicy nature of Grenache, at the same time keeping a remarkable freshness despite the relatively high alcohol strength. Serve at room temperature with relatively full -flavored meat and cheese dishes.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: Zinfandel October, 4th 2010 at 25 brix 15.1% 350 cases Gia Passalacqua Wine Maker:
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 100% estate grown Marselan. Marselan is a hybrid cross between the Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache Noir Domaine de la Ferrandiere
Vintage 2010
Description Zinfandel
32
1 Cs. 220.00
3 Cs. 210.00
5 Cs. 198.00
Vintage 2011
Description Marselan 97
1 Cs. Call
3 Cs. Call
5 Cs. Call
Black Coyote Chateau

2011 Racines de la Terre Chardonnay:
A pale yellow color with green highlights. The bouquet is very clean, crisp, and fruity. On the palate, pear and passion fruit flavors and a well -rounded buttery finish. Serve with seafood, poached fish with a lemon butter sauce.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 100% estate Chardonnay
Wine Maker:
Vintage 2011
96
1 Cs. 120.00
3 Cs. 110.00
5 Cs. 100.00 33
Black Coyote Chateau:

Sub-Appellation: : Atlas Peak, Stag's Leap, and Rutherford
Black Coyote Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon:

Wine Maker Notes Initial fragrances are of ginger bread and star anise. Aromas of cardamom, dark berries and an unmistakable sent of cedar fills the wine glass. Focused core of concentrated blackberry and black cherry flavors from entry to fall leaf finish. Full bodied with mulling spice and kirsch flavors. Supple texture, elegant balanced, long lasting finish and well integrated, supple tannins. A fully developed rich mountain Cabernet with complex aromatics. Best now and over the next couple decades with decanting.
2009 Racines de la Terre Cabernet Sauvignon:

Ruby red color slightly turning to amber and a nose blackberry and bilberry, typical for this grape variety. Round, elegant, and well balanced delicacy on the palate. Serve with cold meats, especially those that are smoked. Perfect with cows milk cheeses. Wines from Racines de la Terre are all estate grown and single vineyard varietals near Carcassonne between Minervois and Corbieres. The winery has been producing wine for over 100 years.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: Cabernet Sauvignon 15% 600 cases Tim Milos Wine Maker: Vintage 2009 2007 Description Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon
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Wine Specs:
Varietal: 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon
1 Cs. 780.00 Call
3 Cs. 750.00 Call
5 Cs. 708.00 Call Vintage 2009 Description Cabernet Sauvignon 95 1 Cs. 125.00 3 Cs. 114.00 5 Cs. 104.00
2011 Racines de la Terre Malbec:

The color is deep and crimson. Perfectly integrated notes of plum, currant, cherry, and nutmeg. Cherry and tobacco aromas are confirmed on the palate. Serve with sausage, mixed-grilled barbecue, poultry and soft-ripened cheese.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 100% estate grown Malbec
Wine Maker:
Vintage 2011
Description Malbec
94
1 Cs. 120.00
3 Cs. 108.00
5 Cs. 100.00 35
Grasso Vineyard:
Sub-appellation : Coombsville
Grasso Cabernet Sauvignon:

This aroma profile for the 2006 vintage is darker and richer than the 2005, with complex layers of cassis, blackberry, bakers chocolate, caramel, boysenberry, maple syrup and bay leaf. Palate flavors mirror wild berries, cassis, dark chocolate and caramelized French oak. Expect to find big and rich mouth-coating tannins, balanced acidity, and a velvety textured lengthy finish. The 2007 vintage aroma profile has complex layers of plum, baking spices and bay leaf. Palate flavors are deep and velvety with lots of dark fruit, especially plum. Expect to find big and rich mouth-coating tannins, balanced acidity, and a velvety lengthy finish. The wine has great ageing potential.
2009 Racines de la Terre Viognier:

Straw-yellow color with an intense and very complex nose of pineapple, lychees, peaches, and apricots. Full-bodied and flavorful on the palate. Serve not too cold and let the wine breathe or decant before serving. Pairs well with spicy and exotic cooking and can also stand alone as a cocktail wine.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc:
14.5%
Wine Specs:
Production: 423 cases Varietal: Wine Maker: 100% estate grown Viognier Domaine de la Ferrandiere
Wine Maker:
Frank Grasso
Vintage 2006 2007
Description Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon

36
1 Cs. 288.00 300.00
3 Cs. 264.00 288.00
5 Cs. 240.00 264.00 Vintage 2009 Description Viognier 93 1 Cs. 114.00 3 Cs. 104.00 5 Cs. 96.00
Racines de la Terre
92
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Ardente Estate Winery:

Chateau Goudichaud:
Region: Bordeaux Appellation: Graves De Vayres Controlee
Sub-appellation : Atlas Peak
Ardente Cabernet Sauvignon:

This is the word that Carlo Di Ruocco felt best described his relationship to the land and the wine that is his "Ardente" (Feeling great passion) Ardente Estate Winery was founded in 1996 on a twenty acre estate located in the quiet hills of Atlas Peak in Napa Valley. The area was selected for its rich volcanic soil, 1500 feet elevation and moderate microclimate which provide perfect condition for growing high quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Our wines are hand-crafted and aged to be enjoyed upon release.
2008 Chateau Goudichaud Rouge:

This wine has an intense dark-inky color with garnet reflections. Round tannins, soft yet powerful, evolve within, with great persistence. It also presents a generous feel on the palate, fruity and balanced. Aromas of black licorice, blackberry and cocoa, are noticed as well as discreet notes of oak and spice on the finish. Lots of freshness! To be consumed with poultry and red meats, but also with cheese, (mimolette as an example) The soils of Chteau Goudichaud display great diversity from one side of the estate to the other. The vineyard can be divided into three parts: a central plateau which is composed of clay and limestone, the gravel is about three feet deep; then on each side of this plateau, gravely slopes enjoy optimal exposure. These gravelly soils, common to the Graves de Vayres, are clayey, deep and generous. Graves de Vayres AOC is considered to give more consistent quality of both red and white wines.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 90% Cabernet, 8% Merlot, 2% Cab Franc October 21st- November 10th 14%
Wine Specs:
650 cases Philippe Melka Wine Maker: Vintage 2001 2005 Description Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon
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Varietal:
55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Henriette Glotin
1 Cs. 372.00 348.00
3 Cs. 360.00 336.00
5 Cs. 336.00 324.00 Vintage 2008 Rouge 91 Description 1 Cs. 150.00 3 Cs. 144.00 5 Cs. 138.00
Chateau Goudichaud:
Region: Bordeaux Appellation: Graves De Vayres Controlee
2010 Chateau Goudichaud Blanc:

Built in the 18th century on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, Chteau Goudichaud was restored to its former glory by its current owners, the Glotin family. The three distinct terroirs: gravel, limestone and clay, where 50% is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. This pale colored wine is one of the most blazing! Its aromatic nose of citrus fruits, box tree and white flowers is a prelude to an explosion of aromas. In the mouth, it has a lively attack and gains in fullness and richness. A bouquet of great finesse where hints of lychee, white peach, and grapefruit mingle. In 1930 the Glotin family purchased the domaine and Henriette Glotin ran it for 40 years. She was one of the first woman winemakers and she devoted herself passionately to the domaine. Today, grandson Yves runs Goudichaud in the same spirit of respect for the traditions and development.
Wine Specs:
Varietal: 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Muscadelle, 5% Semillon
Wine Maker:
Henriette Glotin
Vintage 2010 Blanc
Description
1 Cs. 144.00
90
3 Cs. 138.00
5 Cs. 132.00 39
Wine Maker: Denis Malbec
Country born: France

Education: Mentors are his dad and his grandfather. Denis first studied viticulture and enology in Bordeaux where he got a Brevet de Technicien Agricole (1987) and a Brevet de Technicien Suprieur Agricole specialized in viticulture and winemaking (1989); in Reims, Champagne, he got a Diplme National dnologue (1991) and a Diplme dEtudes Suprieures Spcialises in management, marketing and enology research. He completed his studies with a Tour de France of the vineyards with work at Chteau Lagrange (1988), Chteau Haut-Brion (1989), the Pugnac Cooperative Vinicole (1989) in Cte de Bourg, Lon Viollant (1990) in Cte de Beaune, Duval Leroy (1990 & 1991) in the Cte des Blancs in Champagne and at Calvet (1992), negociant in Bordeaux. Bio: Denis started at Chteau Latour as one of the cellar workers in 1993 and took the position as enologist and cellar master at Chteau Latour in 1994, making the vintages from 1994 to 1999. Denis consults for a number of boutique wineries in and around the Napa Valley; among them Kapcsndy Family Winery and Blankiet Estate in Yountville, Captre Wines and Respite in Sonoma. In Lake County, Alinor and Xurus. Winemaking philosophy: Terroir, time and passion make great wine!
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With a population of 65 million, wine is the dominant preferred drink and has a much greater wine consumption rate than US, per capita. The French traditions of winemaking originated in the 6th BC century and evolved over hundreds of years. Winemaking in a French Chteau is a traditional workmanship that has developed over many years of experience and is handed down from generation to generation. It is not through scientific methodology, advanced studies and technology that wine is ordinarily made in France. Although, this has been changing over the past decade. French consumers (since childhood) grow accustomed to wine drinking. Wine is almost always served with meals, lunch and dinner. France is the largest producer of wine in the world. In France, wine is drunk either socially or mainly paired with food. Red wines from the Bordeaux region are produced with the intention to be drunk within 15 -20 years of aging when they reach complete maturity. The French consumer palate is accustomed to wines that are well balanced with less alcohol, good acidity, subtle fruit and therefore will age well.
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Imported Wines
Erba Mountainside Vineyards:

Sub-appellation : Carneros
France
2007 Erba Mountainside Chardonnay:

The 2007 vintage was characterized by a long perfect growing season without temperature extremes which allowed long hang time to develop full physiologic ripeness of the grapes. Aromas of orange blossom, citrus rind, and stone fruits of white peach and apricot open the bouquet. Layers of tropical fruits, toasted hazelnuts, white melon, green apple and citrus. Excellent weight and acid balance followed by buttery textures and flavors of subtle oak spice and vanilla with a long finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest Dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% Estate Chardonnay September 5th - September 7th, 2007 14.6% 356 cases Denis Malbec
Vintage 2007
88
Description Chardonnay 41
1 Cs. 204.00
3 Cs. 192.00
5 Cs. 180.00

New ProductRaspberry Regale
2004 Erba Mountainside Syrah:

The Erba Syrah is fast becoming the rising star of the property. A prodigious wine from the moment it's poured, this wine displays as array of Rhone Valley attributes, with the dominant fruit forward characteristic of Napa Valley. Bold levels of black cherry, coffee, leather and smoked meat show immediately. It's the first spin of the glass that unveils a second layer of bittersweet chocolate and cedar. The silky palate offers flavors of the sweet mountain fruit and terroir and that you would expect from collecting worthy wines of the Northern Rhone.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Syrah
Saint James Spirits Raspberry Regale:

It Is made by crushing the finest California raspberries at their peak ripeness. Enjoy sipping out of dark chocolate cups or pouring over ice cream or other decadent desserts.
Harvest:
September 29th-October 17th, 2004
Alc:
14.8%
Wine Specs:
Bottle: 375ml 16% $14.95 $10.00
Production:
354 cases
Alc: Suggested retail price:
Wine Maker:
Denis Malbec
Wholesale Price: 1 Cs. 3 Cs. 204.00 5 Cs. 180.00
Vintage 2004 Syrah
Description
Vintage N/V
Description Raspberry Dessert Wine 87
1 Cs. 120.00
240.00
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Region: California Napa Valley
Dessert Wines
Appellation:
2004 Erba Mountainside Merlot:

Paul Erba's vineyard will never cease to amaze. Dark purple and rich, it moves like melted chocolate. Blackberry rushes from the glass followed by chocolate, hazelnuts, roasted meats and elements of smoke. Tannins offer medium grip to balance the enormity of the fruit and to preserve this wine well into a decade. The finish is multidimensional grazing each bit of the palate and lingering.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Merlot
Harvest:
September 3rd10th, 2004
Alc:
14.8%
Production:
545 cases
Wine Maker:
Denis Malbec
Vintage 2004
86
Description Merlot 43
1 Cs. 240.00
3 Cs. 204.00
5 Cs. 180.00

SPECIAL PROMOTION:
2005 Erba Mountainside Proprietary Red:

The 2005 vintage was characterized by a long perfect growing season without temperature extremes which allowed long hang time to develop full physiologic ripeness of the grapes. The 2005 Proprietary Red is at once elegant, rich and powerful. Brilliant purple in color, aromas of wildflower and rose oil deepen as the wine opens. Flavors of cassis, huckleberry and tar are accented by notes of smoked meats and cardamom. Polished, fine-grained tannins are supple and silky. The multi layered finish relaxes and evolves with time, indicating ageworthiness
2009 Racines de la Terre Viognier:

Straw-yellow color with an intense and very complex nose of pineapple, lychees, peaches, and apricots. Full-bodied and flavorful on the palate. Serve not too cold and let the wine breathe or decant before serving. Pairs well with spicy and exotic cooking and can also stand alone as a cocktail wine.
Great early spring wine from France.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: Bordeaux style blend October 7th October 31st, 2005 14.8% 860 cases Denis Malbec
Wine Specs:
Varietal: Wine Maker: 100% estate grown Viognier Domaine de la Ferrandiere
Vintage 2005
Description Proprietary Red

44
1 Cs. 372.00
3 Cs. 348.00
5 Cs. 324.00
Vintage 2009
Description Viognier 85
1 Cs. 110.00
3 Cs. 100.00
5 Cs. 90.00
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Sub-Appellation: Atlas Peak
2005 Loma Vista Cabernet Sauvignon:

The Cabernet Sauvignon is from a 2 acre vineyard on Loma Vista Drive which is just off the Silverado trail in the foothills. It is composed of clones 4,191 and 169. The Petit Verdot is from the Erba Mountainside Vineyard next to Atlas Peak at 1100 to 1500 feet elevation. Loma Vista, located on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, is a small winery producing limited quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourcing grapes from the vineyards on Loma Vista drive and Atlas Peak, the grapes are of the highest quality. Loma Vista is known for producing superior wines from the praised Napa Valley wine growing region. This wine in one word is remarkable. Juicy, balanced, elegant, voluptuous and quite delicious. Plush tannins make it a pleasure on the palate while balanced acids make it a wonderful compliment to most meals.
2005 Erba Mountainside Cabernet Sauvignon:

The 2005 vintage was characterized by a long perfect growing season without temperature extremes which allowed long hang time to develop full physiologic ripeness of the grapes. A bouquet of cassis liqueur, graphite, violets and smoke introduces the wine to bold blackberry, blueberry and plum flavors with subtle spice, tobacco and leather accents giving a supple lush mouth feel. The finish reveals polished tannins with a perfect balance of vanilla and toasted oak. Our best Cabernet Sauvignon to date.

Vineyards: Alc: Varietal: Wine Maker: Retail: $49.95 Erba Mountainside Vineyards 14.3% 90% Cabernet, 10% Petit Verdot Kristof Anderson Varietal composition: Harvest Dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: Cabernet Sauvignon October 7 - October 31, 2005 14.8% 1095 cases Denis Malbec
Vintage 2005
Description Cabernet Sauvignon 45
1 Cs. 360.00
3 Cs. 340.00
5 Cs. 320.00
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Loma Vista:
Sub-Appellation: Atlas Peak
2005 Loma Vista Cabernet Sauvignon:

The Cabernet Sauvignon is from a 2 acre vineyard on Loma Vista Drive which is just off the Silverado trail in the foothills. It is composed of clones 4,191 and 169. The Petit Verdot is from the Erba Mountainside Vineyard next to Atlas Peak at 1100 to 1500 feet elevation. Loma Vista, located on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, is a small winery producing limited quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourcing grapes from the vineyards on Loma Vista drive and Atlas Peak, the grapes are of the highest quality. Loma Vista is known for producing superior wines from the praised Napa Valley wine growing region. This wine in one word is remarkable. Juicy, balanced, elegant, voluptuous and quite delicious. Plush tannins make it a pleasure on the palate while balanced acids make it a wonderful compliment to most meals.
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Alc: Varietal: Wine Maker: Erba Mountainside Vineyards 14.3% 90% Cabernet, 10% Petit Verdot Kristof Anderson
Vintage 2005

46
1 Cs. 240.00
3 Cs. 216.00
5 Cs. 204.00 83
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Petroni Vineyards:
Region: California Sonoma Valley Estate Grown
Dionysus Winery
Appellation:
2005 Petroni Brunello Di Sonoma:

Richly colored, dark ruby. A generous nose, exhibiting the typical earthy notes derived from our estate vineyard in a pool of ripe dark cherry and berry fruit. Cigar box, cedar, tar, walnut and licorice all combine to create a complex and rich aromatic profile. The palate is full bodied and mouth coating; earthy, intense, loads of cherry fruit. A classic vintage not to be missed. The Brunello di Sonoma is our flagship wine made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes, which is widely considered the Sangiovese clone par excellence. The wine is produced completely from our low -yielding, organic estate vineyard "Poggio alla Pietra" located in the west Mayacamas Mountains which overlook the Sonoma Valley. Excellent sun exposure and optimum climate ensure the slow ripening of the grapes, which in turn, makes wine of great depth and complexity.
Dionysus Winery is a boutique winery in the heart of the Sonoma Valley. We specialize in small lots of handmade wines. For the time being, we are limiting our varietals to a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and a Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. We have a simple philosophy; wine making is an art and rather than mass producing above average wines; we would rather strive for perfection. You should be on the lookout however for a new signature varietal that Dionysus Winery plans to introduce in 2012. We wont tell you what it is but if you read more about Cecilia, you shouldnt have a problem figuring out what that is.
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Alc: Varietal: Wine Maker: Petroni Estate 15.5% 100% Sangiovese Martin Mackenzie
Vintage 2005
48
Description Brunello 81
1 Cs. 450.00
3 Cs. 436.00
5 Cs. 420.00
Petroni Vineyards:
Region: Appellation: California Sonoma Valley
Dionysus Winery:
Sub-appellation : Russian River
Cabernet Sauvignon: 2011 Petroni Rosato di Sonoma:

Dark pink-red with a dazzling vibrancy. Soft fruity aromas reminiscent of wild strawberries, watermelon, vanilla and cherry blossom. Initially the mouth feel is round and generous as a result of barrel fermentation. The natural acidity and intensity refreshes the palate and leaves a long, clean and lasting finish offering beautiful incisive red berry and stone fruit. Great on its own as an aperitif around the pool or paired with Antipasto dishes. The Rosato di Sonoma is bled from the best parcels of fruit throughout our two Estate owned and operated vineyards. All of our grapes are organically produced, fastidiously maintained, and low cropping to ensure the production of super premium wines. The 2011 vintage was long and cool allowing for intense concentration and excellent natural acidity, ideal for the production of this particular style of wine. Our Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend from the finest handpicked fruit at Los Chamizal and Emery Vineyard, Distinctive aromas of dark fruit, liquorice. On the palate, the flavors explode with vibrant notes of ripe blackberry, blueberry, cherry cola, black tea, pepper, and dark chocolate. The tannins are firm and the finish is long and smooth. Overall, a spectacular expression of a pure Cabernet Sauvignon made with world -class fruit grown in Sonoma Valley. Ripe blueberries, dark cherry, cassis and vanilla combine to make this wine unique. The soft tannin and sweet oak balance lead to a lingering finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest: Cabernet Sauvignon October 22nd, 2010 14.9% Cecilia Valdivia
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Alc: Varietal: Wine Maker: Petroni Estate 14.1% 50% Sangiovese, 25% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Martin Mackenzie
Alc: Wine Maker:
Vintage 2008
Description Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon 49
1 Cs. 268.00 275.00 278.00
3 Cs. 256.00 262.00 266.00
5 Cs. 245.00 250.00 256.00
Vintage 2011
Description Rosato di Sonoma

80
1 Cs. 156.00
3 Cs. 144.00
5 Cs. 132.00
2009 2010
Dionysus Winery:
Petroni Vineyards:
Region: Appellation: California Sonoma Valley
Sub-appellation : Russian River
2010 Pinot Noir:

As the Elysian Fields are to the Greek Gods of Olympus, so is the Russian River Valley to Sonoma County wines; particularly the Pinot Noir. We source fruit from 4 different blocks with 4 distinct clones: 777, 667, Pommard & 115. We fermented on 4 different batches allowing each lot to provide the unique blend; rich with complexities. Fresh red fruit and character distinguish this Russian River Pinot Noir from the same varietal of other appellations. Fresh raspberry, blackberries, soft notes of dark chocolate layers of roasted nuts combine to make this wine unique. A balanced intensity of rich cherry, ripe raspberry envelops the mid palate. The intense flavors of dark chocolate slowly saturate the back palate. Soft tones of caramel are revealed in the long, caressing mouth filling finish.
2007 Petroni Rosso di Sonoma:

Sweet ripe blackberry, black cherry, fruit cake spices, vanilla, caramel and floral notes flood the senses with a hint of citrus zest and cedar in the background. The ripe flavors are balanced nicely with tangy acidity and subdued tannins which keep this wine dense, fresh and easy to drink. The cast of characters for our blend are gathered together from our Estate Vineyards high in the western side of the Mayacamas Mountains. The rich volcanic soils and high elevations of our Cavedale Road Vineyard impart power and dimension to our Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The main character of this ensemble is the Syrah, which is grown at a 2000 foot elevation in our Trinity Ranch block (known for loamy soil conditions). This gives our Syrah grapes a rich earthiness that balances the jazzy Cavedale Road fruit.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest: Alc: Wine Maker: Pinot Noir October 10th, 2010 13.3% Cecilia Valdivia
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Alc: Varietal: Wine Maker: Petroni Estate 15.5% 75% Syrah, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Martin Mackenzie Description Rosso di Sonoma 79 1 Cs. 240.00 3 Cs. 220.00 5 Cs. 204.00
Vintage 2010
Description Pinot Noir

50
1 Cs. 275.00
3 Cs. 265.00
5 Cs. 252.00
Vintage 2007
Petroni Vineyards:
Region: Appellation: California Sonoma Valley Estate Grown
2007 Petroni Syrah:

A deep, dark Syrah with a purple crimson edge. Generously aromatic including crushed dark cherries, blackberry, licorice, spice and floral notes with a nice savory aspect to it. Good weight and intensity on the palate, with a food-friendly, acid-tannin balance creating a softness but also remaining lively on the finish. The fruit is complemented with savory and spice notes, balanced and complex the wine holds ones attention as it lingers on the palate. A nice combination of the rustic and savory characters reminiscent of the Rhone and the rich fruit tannins typical of California.
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Alc: Varietal: Wine Maker: Vintage 2007 Syrah
78
Petroni Estate 14.5% 100% Syrah Martin Mackenzie Description 1 Cs. 360.00 3 Cs. 336.00 5 Cs. 312.00 51
Crosby Roamann:
Petroni Vineyards:
2010 Crosby Roamann Carneros Chardonnay:

We are very lucky to have sourced this one-acre plot of 13 year old clone 96 Chardonnay near Carneros Creek. These mature vines produce tiny, concentrated berries (chicks and hens) that retain acidity at low sugar levels while reaching phenolic ripeness. The fruit was harvested October 1 by hand, at dawn, and averaged five tons per acre.
2007 Petroni Cabernet Sauvignon:

A very expressive nose exhibiting classic Cabernet characters of dark cherry, cassis, red fruits and a dash of sweet mint harmoniously complimented with oak which derives notes of chocolate, vanilla and fine spices. Broad, mouth filling, evenly textured and well-balanced, this wine demonstrates perfectly what a great Sonoma Cabernet should taste like. Smooth tannins, ripe fluid fruit, and a dash of herb round out the varietal characters enhanced with some mocha, cedar and spice from the French oak to complete the flavor profile.
Wine Enthusiast - June Editors Pick - 90pts.

An absolutely first-class Chardonnay, although with production of only 100 cases, it may be somewhat difficult to find. It shows a near-perfect balance of acidity, oak, minerality and lees, with a touch of sour-lemon candy drop.S.H.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% Chardonnay October 1st, 2010 14.3% 100 Cases Sean McBride
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Alc: Varietal: Wine Maker: Petroni Estate 15.5% 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Martin Mackenzie Description Cabernet Sauvignon 77 1 Cs. 550.00 3 Cs. 504.00 5 Cs. 475.00
Vintage 2010
Description Carneros Chardonnay

52
1 Cs. 216.00
3 Cs. 204.00
5 Cs. 192.00
Vintage 2007
Petroni Vineyards:
Crosby Roamann:
Sub-appellation : St. Helena
2011 Crosby Roamann St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc: 2011 Petroni Sauvignon Blanc:
Pale straw in color. Typically aromatic the wine offers citrus zest, grapefruit and passion fruit complimented with herbs, spice and slate characters adding some depth and terroir. The palate is intense and tight at this stage. Beautiful mineral acidity threads through the rich fruit. Sturdy in structure, well balanced this is a serious wine offering New World fruit and Old World intensity and complexity. The fruit for the 2011 vintage was sourced exclusively from our Estate vineyards in the Mayacama Mountains, overlooking Sonoma Valley. One third of the fruit came from our home block on Cavedale Rd and the remainder from our Trinity Ranch vineyard. The Cavedale parcel offers ripe and generous fruit, tropical notes and a floral bouquet, well complimented with the tight structure, herbal notes and mineral steeliness from the Trinity Ranch. Our St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc hails from Wilson Ranch, a valley floor vineyard north of town, west of the Napa River. The vines for this wine are large, trained in a modified VSP quad with root systems in a deep composite soil of grey clay, sand, and large gravel. This is traditional and varietal driven Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc at its best, with ultra-ripe notes of candied apricots, quince, pear, and vanilla on the finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc September 21st, 2011 14.6% 150 Cases Sean McBride
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Alc: Varietal: Wine Maker: Petroni Estate 14.2% 100% Sauvignon Blanc Martin Mackenzie
Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker:
Vintage 2011
Description Sauvignon Blanc

76
1 Cs. 204.00
3 Cs. 192.00
5 Cs. 180.00
Vintage 2011
Description St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc. 53
1 Cs. 265.00
3 Cs. 256.00
5 Cs. 246.00
Crosby Roamann:
Petroni Vineyards:
Sub-appellation : Oak Knoll, Mt. Veeder
2010 Crosby Roamann Crosbys Reserve Merlot & Cabernet Blend:

In 2010, we produced our first reserve wine Crosbys Reserve a selection of the best barrels of the vintage. Merlot from Oak Knoll and Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon compose this luscious and seductive red wine.
2010 Petroni Chardonnay:

Medium straw to light gold in color. The nose of this wine exhibits classic Chardonnay aromas including tropical fruit, citrus with hints of coconut, butterscotch and spicy oak. Broad and mouth filling, the wine has an appealing texture evenly distributed across the palate. Full and approachable, it finishes elegantly with lingering fruit and subtle classy French oak. Superb balance and harmoniously integrated flavors are the hallmark of this wine. Pair with creamy pasta, poultry, pork and rich seafood dishes.
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Varietals: Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: Jaeger and Camalie Proprietary blend of Cabernet and Merlot. October 4th-November 5th, 2010
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Petroni Estate 14.1% 100% Chardonnay Martin Mackenzie
14.5% Alc: 75 Cases Varietal: Sean McBride Wine Maker:
Vintage 2010
Description Crosbys Reserve Merlot & Cabernet blend

54
1 Cs. 540.00
3 Cs. 510.00
5 Cs. 480.00 Vintage 2010 Description Chardonnay 75 1 Cs. 260.00 3 Cs. 250.00 5 Cs. 240.00
Petroni Vineyards:
Crosby Roamann:
Sub-appellation : Mt. Veeder
Petroni Estate Olive Oil:

Petroni Vineyards Extra Virgin Olive Oil was an integral part of Lorenzos vision when he purchased and established the winery. He is committed to growing and producing oil that comes 100% from olive varieties not commonly found in the United States. Therefore, in 1992 Lorenzo had 10,000 seedlings from Italy air -freighted to California; Frantoio, Moraiolo, Coratina, Pendolino and Leccino. Following grueling mandatory two year quarantine, the surviving 1,200 Olive trees were planted on the rugged and rocky hillsides of the Estate and managed according to organic principles. Since 2011 Petroni Olive Oil has been entirely produced on the property with the installation of a state of the art olive mill. Certified Organic by the CCOF for many years now, Petroni Vineyards Extra Virgin Olive Oil is widely considered amongst the best available.
2010 Crosby Roamann Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon:

From a steeply sloping southeastern facing hillside at 1000 feet, with miniscule yields, we harvested November 5 by hand, at dawn, and performed a vigorous sort prior to fermentation in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank for 21 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel. Wine Enthusiast92 pts.
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Varietals: Harvest dates: Camalie Vineyard 86% Cabernet, 12% Merlot, 2% Petite Verdot November 5th, 2010 14.0% 221 Cases Sean McBride
Specs:
Vineyards: Petroni Estate
Alc: Production: Producer: Martin Mackenzie Wine Maker:
Vintage Vintage N/V Description Olive Oil

74
Description Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 55
1 Cs. 492.00
3 Cs. 480.00
5 Cs. 468.00
1 Cs. 260.00
3 Cs. 250.00
5 Cs. 240.00 2010
Crosby Roamann:
2011 Crosby Roamann Napa Valley Rose de Saignee:

Produced in the ros de saigne method, this light salmon colored wine is composed of hillside Cabernet Sauvignon and valley floor Merlot. The juice was bled off the tank immediately after crush, and fermented and aged in two-thirds neutral French oak, one-third stainless steel drums, for eight months. Saigne is a method of ros production that involves bleeding off the juice after limited contact with the skins. Pronounced sonyay.
Petroni Vineyards
Wine Specs:
Varietals: Harvest Dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 66% Cabernet, 34% Merlot October. 15th 23rd, 2011 14.3% 75 Cases Sean McBride
Vintage 2011
Description Napa Valley Rose de Saignee

56
1 Cs. 140.00
3 Cs. 132.00
5 Cs. 124.00 73
Romeo Vineyards, Sempre Vive:

Crosby Roamann:
Sub-appellation : Calistoga
Sub-appellation : Oak Knoll
2008 Sempre Vive Cabernet:

2008 made great wines, but not many grapes were harvested. Late rains, late frosts, and hot spells made it tough to be a grape grower. This wine is mostly from their old vines, still on AXR1 and they can hit full balance and maturity at lower brix than the new generation of clones and rootstalks. The nose has violets and lavender, with black cherry fruit. Palate is ripe, smooth and velvety with a lovely texture of milk chocolate and cherry fruit. Good depth, but almost perceivable tannin.
2010 Crosby Roamann Oak Knoll Merlot:

Our low-yielding clone 181 Oak Knoll Merlot from Jaeger Vineyard on Big Ranch Road was harvested October 4 by hand, at dawn. We performed a vigorous sort and fermented the must in a stainless steel, temperature controlled tank for 17 days followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel. Lush and ripe with notes of sweet strawberry, vanilla, mint and spice.
Wine Specs:
Vineyards: Vine Ages: Harvest Dates: Alc: Wine Maker: Production: Varietal: Calistoga 37 years old Varietals: October. 1st, 21st, 2008 Harvest Dates: 13.85% Alc: Alison Green Doran Production: 317 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec Vintage Vintage 2008 Description Cabernet Sauvignon
72
Wine Specs:
86 Merlot, 14% Cabernet October.4,2010 14.6% 184 cases Sean McBride
Wine Maker:
Description Oak Knoll Merlot 57
1 Cs. 396.00
3 Cs. 360.00
5 Cs. 328.00
1 Cs. 216.00
3 Cs. 204.00
5 Cs. 192.00 2010

Sempre Vive Petit Verdot:

Deep saturated ruby-garnet hue. Jam, black berry and mineral aromas show lots of ripeness. A weighty entry leads a robust full bodied palate with supple tannins and very ripe fruit driven flavors. Lengthy, chocolaty finish. 90% Petit Verdot, 10% Albie Romeo Old Vine clone Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Alison Doran - I had intended to make a 100% Petit Verdot and it was nice. But it sang so much prettier when I added 10% of our 'Old Vine' Cabernet Sauvignon to it that we made it a 90/10. It is a feminine Petit Verdot! Denmon Moody tasted in Houston and said it was the best Petit Verdot he had tasted in 28 years!
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: 90% Petit Verdot / 10% 'Albie Romeo Old Vine' Clone. Cabernet Sauvignon 37 years old 315 cases Alison Green Doran
Vine Ages: Production: Wine Maker:
Vintage 2005 2006

58
Description Petit Verdot Petit Verdot 71
1 Cs. 272.00 260.00
3 Cs. 260.00 252.00
5 Cs. 248.00 240.00

Sempre Vive Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon:

Silver Metal Winner 'Old Albie Romeo Vine' Clone has an elegant nose of blackberry and cassis fruit. It is full bodied but balanced and smooth on the palate. The Old Vine Cab can be matched with almost any food and is especially lovely enjoyed on its own. "Old Vines Make Elegant Wines". Our 37 year old vines lie south of nine acres of reservoir sandwiched between two forested knolls, leading to the geographical conditions that create hot days and cool nights and an extremely long hang time in our Calistoga vineyard. This allows our grapes to develop full flavors, deep color and intense complexity. Our thick gnarled old vines produce from their hearts. Has earned 5 Gold Medals since its Valentines Day release on February 14, 2005.
ST. AMANTS WINERY
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Vine Ages: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: Vintage 2002 2004 2005 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 37 years old 14.4% 750 cases Alison Green Doran Description Old Vine Cabernet Old Vine Cabernet Old Vine Cabernet Old Vine Cabernet
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Years ago, my dad wanted to create a club called the Bastardo Club after the eponymous grape variety that forms the foundation of our Tawny Port. He saw himself as the Big or Grand Bastard, and other members as little bastards. His title was fitting. Not literally, but in a figurative or metaphorical sense consistent with his humor, and the difficult nature of the Bastardo grape. It was mostly tasting room chit chat, and the club never came to be. Over the years many of you have asked us to start a traditional wine club. Im not really sure why we resisted, but ultimately we wanted to make sure we did it right. With that in mind, weve decided to launch the St. Amant Wine Club or Bootleg Society as it will be known. Instead of being a little bastard, club members get to join us as fellow Bootleggers. For those that may not know the story, our winery came to be in 1981, when a less than scrupulous winery filed bankruptcy on us shortly after harvest. We had sold them all our grapes. My father bootlegged the young wines out of their cellar and launched St. Amant Winery. Our intent is to build upon that original adventuresome spirit, more closely connect our customers with our hand crafted wines and to extend that experience through memorable events, tastings, and all around fun.
1 Cs. 312.00 312.00 312.00 300.00
3 Cs. 288.00 288.00 300.00 288.00
5 Cs. 264.00 264.00 288.00 276.00
By: Stewart Spencer
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St. Amant Winery:


Sub-appellation : Amador
2011 Verdelho:
St. Amant is only one of a handful of California producers of this exotic Portuguese white. Bright crisp lemony flavors highlight this delicious summer sipper. Delightfully refreshing, Verdelho's naturally high acidity make it an ideal companion for the dinner table.
2011 Sempre Vive Chardonnay:

2011 was a cold year and tough on most varieties but Chardonnay did very well because of the flexibility in styles that it can do well. This 2011 Chardonnay is a non malo-lactic style with only a light oak touch, a charming and delicate wine with a drier finish. The nose has fresh pineapple and lemon chiffon pie, with a hint of light vanilla. The palate is fresh, crisp, and bright with green apple fruit and again a light pineapple flavor. Finish is light and clean, encouraging the next step.
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 100% Verdelho September 1st, 2011 14.1% 240 Stuart Spencer
Wine Specs:
Varietal composition: Harvest Dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: 1 Cs. 132.00
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Chardonnay September.28, 2011 13.2% 327 cases Alison Green Doran
Vintage 2011
Description Verdelho
3 Cs. 120.00
5 Cs. 114.00
Vintage 2011
Description Chardonnay 69
1 Cs. 204.00
3 Cs. 192.00
5 Cs. 180.00

St. Amant Winery:

Sub-appellation : Sierra Foothills, Lodi
2008 Sempre Vive Miscela:

Saturated blackish-ruby hue with a purple edge. High toned, minty cassis, spicy currant and pepper aromas have a lavish oak influence. A rich entry leads a full bodied palate with fruit driven, cordial live flavors. Very ripe through the lengthy oak tinged finish.
2011 Speakeasy Red:

Keeping with the prohibition theme, this actual blend is top secret, but they will tell you that Marians Zinfandel comprises about 60% of the blend. The remaining components include Barbera, Souzao, Tempranillo and a final secret spice to finish the wine. The wine is a an authentic full -bodied red with ripe berry flavors, spice and underlying earth tones that reflect the sun drenched vineyards of Lodi.

Varietal composition: Harvest Date: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: Cabernet Sauvignon October 12th25th, 2007 14.9% 252 Alison Green Doran Harvest dates: Alc: Production: Wine Maker: Varietal composition: Zinfandel, Barbera, Souzao, Tempranillo and a secret ingredient. September 9th, 2011 14.7% 240 cases Stuart Spencer
Vintage 2008
Description Miscela
68
1 Cs. 384.00
3 Cs. 372.00
5 Cs. 360.00
Vintage 2011
Description Speakeasy Red Blend 61
1 Cs. 204.00
3 Cs. 196.00
5 Cs. 186.00
St. Amant Winery:

Romeo Vineyards, Sempre Vive
2009 Bootleg Port:

The wine has a dense dark purple to ruby red color. Upfront aromas of crushed berries, spice, and nuts linger in the air. Mouthwatering and delicious with ripe fruit flavors and a smooth almost nutty finish. The wine is vintage port-like in character and will benefit from further cellaring. Excellent stand alone after dinner wine, but lends itself particularly well to chocolate based desserts, stilton chesses, fruits and nuts. Snicker bars are a winemaker favorite.
Wine Specs:
Varietal Composition: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Souzao, Bastardo 18.5% September 18th October 30th 2009 240 cases500 ml. Stuart Spencer
Alc: Harvest dates: Production: Wine Maker:
Vintage 2009
Description Bootleg Port

62
1 Cs. 136.00
3 Cs. 124.00
5 Cs. 112.00 67
St. Amant Winery:

St. Amant Winery:

Sub-appellation : Sierra Foothills , Lodi
Sub-appellation : Sierra Foothills, Lodi
2011 Barbera: 2011 MohrFry Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel:

This Zinfandel comes from a blend of two old Zinfandels vineyards planted in 1901 and 1944 on Mohr-Fry Ranch in the heart of the Lodi Appellation. A big ripe chewy Zin made in style to highlight the rich raspberry and spicy blackberry fruit character of these old Lodi Zin vineyards. The wine is loaded with flavor that should develop nicely over the next 3-5 years but its hard to resist in its exuberant youth. The 2011 marks their eleventh vintage from this 38 year old vineyard NE of Lodi, CA. The wine offers bright cherry, earth, and berry flavors with supple tannins that linger on the finish. It begs for pizza or pasta, but goes particularly well with Bagna Cauda.
Wine Specs:
Varietal Composition: Alc: Harvest dates: Production: Wine Maker: Vintage 2011 100% Zinfandel 15.5% September 25th-27th, 2011 2,024 cases Stuart Spencer Description Mohr-Fry Old Vine Zin
66
Wine Specs:
Varietal Composition: Alc: Harvest dates: Production: Wine Maker: 1 Cs. 150.00 3 Cs. 140.00 5 Cs. 132.00 Vintage 2011 100 % Barbera 14.5% October 20th, 2011 625 cases Stuart Spencer Description Barbera 63 1 Cs. 150.00 3 Cs. 140.00 5 Cs. 132.00
St. Amant Winery:

St. Amant Winery:

Tawny Port:
This wine is blended from 3 barrels one from 2003,2004 and 2005. The barrels were left untouched for the past 6-8 years to slowly age. These barrels were untouched and left in their metal shed to bake throughout the summer concentrating the flavors to reveal an intensely complex wine. The Tawny Port boasts a deep amber hue with stunning aromas that leap out of the glass and fill the room. The flavors envelop your mouth, coat your tongue and leave long nutty smoky finish that lingers for minutes. A rare wine not to be missed!
2009 Tempranillo:
The 2009 Tempranillo is their ninth vintage with this noble Spanish variety that has found a natural home in our estate vineyard. The wine is a big, chewy, well structured red with full , round aromas of spice, tobacco, and dark fruits. It has a ripe mouth coating texture that provides a good and healthy finish.
Wine Specs:
Varietal Composition: Alc: Bottling date: Production: Wine Maker: Vintage N/V 100% Bastardo 20.0% September 11th, 2012 72 cases - 500 ml. Stuart Spencer Description Tawny Port
64
Wine Specs:
Varietal Composition: Alc: Harvest dates: Production: Wine Maker: 1 Cs. 288.00 3 Cs. 275.00 5 Cs. 260.00 Vintage 2009 100% Tempranillo 15.5% October 1st-5th, 2008 450 cases Stuart Spencer Description Tempranillo 65 1 Cs. 150.00 3 Cs. 140.00 5 Cs. 132.00

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1 Cs. 194.00 3 Cs. 182.00 5 Cs. 170.00

Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta:

Description Valmorena Barbera

Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta:

Rutherford, Napa Valley, California

2009 Leopoldo Pinot Noir:

Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta:

"What you will taste is the essence of the vineyard."

2009 Moscato d Asti Felice:

Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta:

Martin Estate Winery:

2009 BACCHANAL: 2008 Sant Emiliano Barbera d Asti Superiore:

Production: Wine Maker:

Martin Estate Winery:

Marchesi Incisa Della Rocchetta

2010 Eight Barrel:

Description Eight Barrel

5 Cs. N/A 119

2011 Petronius Veneto Pinot Grigio:

2010 Petronius Tuscolo Bianco:

The Winemaking Team

Description Tuscolo Bianco 117

William Gordon Winery:

Sub-Appellation: Alexander Valley

2010 Petite Sirah:

2009 Petronius Tuscolo Rosso:

Alc: Production: Wine Maker:

Description Tuscolo Rosso

Description Petit Sirah 13

William Gordon Winery:

Sub-Appellation: Alexander Valley

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon:

2007 Petronius Chianti Classico:

Description Cabernet Sauvignon

Description Chianti Classico 115

William Gordon Winery:

Sub-Appellation: Alexander Valley

2008 Colline Lucchese DOC Tuscano Rosso:

Azienda Agricola Greo

Description Tuscano Rosso

William Gordon Winery:

Sub-Appellation: Alexander Valley

2010 Sapaio Bolgheri DOCG: 2009 Petit Verdot:

Alc: Wine Maker:

Description Petit Verdot

Description Bolgheri 113

2010 Sapaio Volpolo:

Deering Estate Winery

Sub-Appellation: Sonoma Valley

2009 Chardonnay Vendimia Vineyard:

Sub-Appellation: Russian River

2010 Pinot Noir, Russian River:

Description Pinot Noir 19