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| Red Wines. |
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| Pinot Noir |
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PN57 2005 Alma Rosa, La Encantada Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills70
Earth scented aromas from this single vineyard pinot
with elegance and soft spices.
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PN60 2006 Au Bon Climat, La Bauge Au-dessus, Santa Maria Valley57
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PN89 2007 Etude, Carneros61
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PN51 2005 B.R. Cohn, Russian River Valley65
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PN68 2007 Domaine Coteau, Unfiltered, Eola-Amity Hills57
Soft, assured and elegant like a mature woman in a
beautiful gown.
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PN66 2006 Tr Elliott, Queste, Russian River Valley69
A mere 550 cases were produced for the globe, don't
wait to claim your bottle, an intense wine layered in
cherries, chocolate, cranberry and tea. Full of depth
for a pinot with a lengthy, teasingly sweet/spicy finish.
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PN69a 2006 Freeman, Russian River Valley63
Floral, pronounced, heavy mouthfeel, many sips and
the bottle is empty.
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PN64a 2008 Jargon, California30
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PN63 2006 B Kousuge, The Shop, Carneros70
An elegant, precise pinot, taut with layers of
strawberry, cherry and spice.
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PN70 2006 Maysara, Jamsheed, McMinnville50
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PN65 2007 Scott Paul, Cuvee Martha Pirrie, Willamette Valley52
A supple, sillky wine with cheery, bright fruit and
balanced throughout.
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PN55 2005 Soter, Beacon Hill, Yamhill-Carlton District 92
While Tony Soter has only recentlyu produced wine
under his own name, he has stained his hands for
legends such as Araujo, Dalle Valle and most directly,
Etude.
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PN53 2007 Ken Wright, Abbot Claim, Yamhill-Carlton92
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PN72 2005 Adrian Fog, Numbers, Sonoma Coast90
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PN49 2007 Ken Wright, Guadalupe, Yamhill-Carlton92
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PN67 2006 Fort Ross, Sea Slopes, Sonoma Coast42
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PN88 2008 Pull Eighty, Oregon28
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PN79 2007 Sequana, Sundawg Ridge Vineyard, Green Valley87
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PN74 2008 The Bohan-Dillon, Hirsch Vineyard, Sonoma Coast58
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| Cabernet Sauvignon (A to H) |
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CS128 2004 Altamura, Napa Valley133
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CS05 2002 Arrowood, Unfined & Unfiltered, Sonoma County65
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CS06 2005 B.R. Cohn, Olive Hill Estate Vineyards, Sonoma Valley95
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CS111 1999 Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour, Napa Valley182
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CS111a 2001 Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour, Napa Valley177
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CS70 2005 Caymus, Napa Valley160
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CS122 2006 Caymus Special Select, Napa Valley225
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CS66b 2003 Chalk Hill, Sonoma County88
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CS86 2004 Chateau Montelena, The Montelena Estate, Napa Valley208
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CS120 2004 Chatom Vineyards, Calaveras County35
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CS100 2005 Cliff Lede, Stag's Leap District98
Grace and finesse with structure and depth; pick this
one and you've chosen wisely.
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CS137 2004 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley156
Three little words: opulent, concentrated & rich.
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CS73 2004 Far Niente, Oakville175
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CS141 2004 Flora Springs, Holy Smoke Vineyard, Napa Valley132
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CS146 2005 Bond, Vecina, Oakville405
First growth Bordeaux quality wines from NV, massive
blackberry/mineral qualities.
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CS130 2004 Forefathers, Alexander Valley75
A fleshy, powerful single vineyard wine.
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CS134 2004 Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley75
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CS01 2005 Hewitt Vineyard, Rutherford130
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CS93 2001 Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley225
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CS 2004 Cakebread, Dancing Bear Ranch, Howell Mountain144
A harmonius wine with a plumy, spicy & focused
melody (a slight edge.)
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| Cabernet Sauvignon (I to R) |
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CS150 2005 Lail Vineyards, Blueprint, Napa Valley84
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CS110 2001 Legacy, Alexander Valley72
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CS139 2001 Jarvis, Napa Valley117
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CS110a 2002 Legacy, Alexander Valley65
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CS126 2003 Lokoya, Diamond Mountain215
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CS08 2004 Murphy-Goode, Alexander Valley45
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CS108 2006 Justin, Paso Robles52
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CS121 2006 Ramey, Napa Valley92
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CS10 2004 Ramey, Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Napa Valley150
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CS129 2006 Regusci, Ghost Winery, Stag's Leap District90
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CS149 2006 Lail Vineyards, J. Daniel Cuvee, Napa Valley192
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CS71 2005 Quintessa, Rutherford145
One of the original ' ghost' wineries of California -
this Medoc-like wine is no apparition!
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CS144 2005 Nickel & Nickel, Vogt Vineyard, Howell Mountain141
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CS142 2005 Larkmead Vineyards, Napa Valley145
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CS119a 2005 Ruston, Napa Valley70
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| Cabernet Sauvignon (S to Z) |
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CS85a 2005 Shafer, Hillside Select, Napa Valley339
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CS140 2005 ZD, Reserve, Napa Valley189
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CS94 2007 Sawbuck, Mendocino County22
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CS85 2004 Shafer, Hillside Select, Napa Valley351
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CS112 2003 Silver Oak, Napa Valley183
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CS113 2004 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley128
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CS113a 2005 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley119
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CS102a 2005 Sly Dog Cellars, Bin 92, Red Hills38
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CS136 2005 Slingshot, Napa Valley43
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CS143 2005 Viader, Dare, Napa Valley75
A smoky, chunky jam sandwich; enjoy with cheeses, a
rare burger or steak.
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CS03 2003 Veraison, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley125
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CS123 2005 Philip Togni, Spring Mountain District184
This Bordeaux style cab will continue to mature well
beyond the BHR's 40th anniversary.
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CS133 2005 Tamarack Cellars, Columbia Valley58
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CS138 2004 Summers Estate, Napa Valley72
Black cherry & cassis, aged in French oak; a sleeper
wine from big cab country!
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| Merlot |
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ML75 2004 Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County33
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ML77 2005 Duckhorn, Three Palms Vineyard207
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ML80 2005 Duckhorn, Napa Valley141
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ML76 2004 Helix, by Reininger, Columbia Valley43
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ML72 2006 Paso Creek, Paso Robles32
A well crafted, structured wine, supple around the
edges, dense tannins in body.
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ML71b 2004 Pellegrini, Cellar Choice, North Fork30
Silky and rich from the land of the Great Gatsby; notes
of cherries, plum & vanilla.
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ML74 2006 Shafer, Napa Valley80
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ML81 2004 Wolffer, Reserve, The Hamptons30
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| Bordeaux Blends |
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BB105 2005 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, Eloge, Napa Valley130
R Park claims, "...a staggering wine that is utterly
profound." kirsch, cedar and spice dominate.
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BB103 2004 Cain Five, Napa Valley192
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BB103a 2005 Cain Five, Spring Mountain District182
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BB87 2003 Christian Moueix, Napanook, Napa Valley83
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BB83 2003 Opus One, Napa Valley200
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BB83a 2004 Opus One, Napa Valley225
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BB83b 2005 Opus One, Napa Valley185
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BB99 2005 Pahlmeyer, Oakville224
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BB104 2004 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley282
A buxom and flirty version of this landmark wine, lay
this one down for the next 25 years.
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BB98 2003 Prevail, Back Forty, Alexander Valley131
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BB98a 2004 Prevail, Back Forty, Alexander Valley131
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BB98a 2004 Prevail, Back Forty, Alexander Valley121
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BB102 2005 Rubicon, Rubicon Estate, Rutherford205
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BB101 2004 Selene, Chesler, Napa Valley125
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BB106 2005 W. H. Smith, Piedra Hill Vineyard, Howell Mountain78
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BB97 2002 Rodney Strong, Symmetry, Alexander Valley104
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BB97b 2004 Rodney Strong, Symmetry, Alexander Valley 99
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BB107 2005 Jaffee Estate, Transformation, Saint Helena110
All things true and pure; this is why cab is king in cali!
(nice alliteration if I say so myself)
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BB100 2005 Woodward Canyon, Walla Walla Valley98
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| Zinfandel |
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ZN49 NV Candor, Lot 1, California42
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ZN50 2005 Klinker Brick, Old Ghost, Old Vines, Lodi76
A limited production big zin with facets of cherry,
vanilla, sweet/tart flavors.
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ZN52 2005 Porter-Bass, Russian River Valley60
Soft, slightly dry with blueberries on the nose; a
demure and bashful zin.
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ZN54 2006 Ravenswood, Old Hill, Sonoma Valley101
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ZN48 2003 Solaris, Napa Valley25
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| Other Reds |
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OR31a 2006 Petite Sirah, David Bruce, Central Coast32
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OW95 2005 Petite Sirah, Huntington, California22
Bright cherry cola backed with encalyptus; tastes
exactly like its aroma (we could chage more)
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OR39c 2006 Petite Syrah, Stags' Leap, Napa Valley62
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OR94 2005 Syrah, B Kousuge, Hudson Vineyards, Carneros83
Firm, fleshy wine meant for steaks and chops;
decanting recommended.
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OR37 2006 Syrah, Failla, Phoenix Ranch, Napa Valley75
Balanced and perfectly proportioned with black cherry,
licorice, pepper & currants.
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OR96 2005 Syrah, Shafer, Relentless, Napa Valley120
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| Blended Reds |
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BR86 2007 Bedell Cellars, First Crush (Merlot/Cabernet Franc), North Fork27
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BR85a 2006 Duckhorn, Paraduxx (Cabernet/Zinfandel), Napa73
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BR90 2006 Fox Run (Cab Franc/Lemberger), Finger Lakes28
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BR91 2006 Terry Hoage(Grenache/Syrah/Mouvedre/Counoise), The Pick, Paso Robles70
Named after football lingo, Hoage has crafted an
elegant and seductive C-D-R.
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