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Ambullneo Vineyards _____________________________ 8Abeja _____________________________________ 19Archery Summit _______________________________ 45Arietta _____________________________________ 21Barbour Vineyards ______________________________ 41Beaux Freres _________________________________ 59Behrens & Hitchock _____________________________ 37Benovia Winery _______________________________ 10Bergstrom ___________________________________ 57Betz Family Winery _____________________________ 32Big Basin ____________________________________ 5Blankiet Estate ________________________________ 15Brick House __________________________________ 7Bryant Family Vineyard ___________________________ 45Buccella ____________________________________ 10Cadence ____________________________________ 12Cakebread Cellars ______________________________ 20Cardinale ___________________________________ 42Carlisle ____________________________________ 53Caymus Family of Wines __________________________ 47Copain _____________________________________ 34Cristom ____________________________________ 50Dain Wines __________________________________ 55David Arthur _________________________________ 58DeLille Cellars & Doyenne __________________________ 6Diamond Creek ________________________________ 40Domaine Serene _______________________________ 51Dominus ___________________________________ 52DuMOL ____________________________________ 20Dunham Cellars ________________________________ 7Dunn Vineyards _______________________________ 18Dusky Goose _________________________________ 36El Molino ___________________________________ 25Erna Schein __________________________________ 37Gemstone ___________________________________ 12Forman ____________________________________ 50Grace Family Vineyards ____________________________ 4Gramercy Cellars _______________________________ 57Hamacher ___________________________________ 43Harris Estate Vineyards ___________________________ 21Heidi Peterson Barrett ____________________________ 22Hollywood & Vine ______________________________ 58Hourglass ___________________________________ 38Januik _____________________________________ 31J. Christopher _________________________________ 56JC Cellars ___________________________________ 38J.K. Carriere _________________________________ 56

Property PageJonata _____________________________________ 11Jones Family _________________________________ 43Karl Lawrence Cellars ____________________________ 46Ken Wright Cellars _______________________________ 9Kistler _____________________________________ 46Lagier Meredith ________________________________ 5Le Cadeau ___________________________________ 36Leonetti Cellar ________________________________ 34Linne Calodo _________________________________ 28Lokoya ____________________________________ 48Long Shadows ________________________________ 16Morlet Family Vineyards __________________________ 14Mount Eden Vineyards ____________________________ 32Nicolas Cole Cellars _____________________________ 42Nonna Zito ___________________________________ 8Opus One ___________________________________ 23Papapietro Perry _______________________________ 26Pax _____________________________________ 55Peay _____________________________________ 31Philip Togni Vineyard ____________________________ 52Portfolio____________________________________ 27Prive Vineyards ________________________________ 48Ramey Wine Cellars _____________________________ 19Reininger Winery ______________________________ 44Ribbon Ridge Winery ____________________________ 44Ridge Vineyards _______________________________ 54Robert Karl Cellars ______________________________ 25Rusack Vineyards_______________________________ 53Sanguis _____________________________________ 3Sbragia Family Vineyards ___________________________ 3Sean Thackrey ________________________________ 49Silver Oak ___________________________________ 51Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars __________________________ 28Tamarack Cellars _______________________________ 39Tensley ____________________________________ 23The Terraces _________________________________ 49Thomas ____________________________________ 39TOR Kenward Family of Wines ______________________ 17Tyrus Evan ___________________________________ 9Varner _____________________________________ 59Vérité _____________________________________ 30Versant Vineyards ______________________________ 35Villa Creek Cellars ______________________________ 24Walla Walla Vintners _____________________________ 29Walter Hansel Winery ____________________________ 35Williams Selyem _______________________________ 13Zinfandel, The All American Red ______________________ 33


2006 Infidels Proprietary Red _______________ 79.992006 Novillero ________________________ 69.99

“The 2006 Novillero is a blend of 96% Syrah, 3% Grenache, and 1% Viognier, all from the Stolpman and Watch Hill vineyards. This complex, forward, sensual, sexy wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, abundant quantities of blackberry

and sweet currant fruit, and notions of licorice, smoke, roasted herbs, and a Peking duck-like, smoky note. It should drink well when released and over the following 6-8 years. More herbaceous, cedar, and resiny, the 2006 Infidels is an assemblage of 66% Syrah, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Grenache. Tobacco leaf, Provençal herbs, underbrush, and damp forest floor-like notes are intertwined with hints of sweet cherries and black currants.” Wine Advocate

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Sanguis(Ojai, CalifOrnia)“…the wines are top-notch.”Wine Advocate

Sbragia Family Vineyards(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)

tHe SBraGia famiLy: adam & katHy, kevin, Gina, Jane and ed SBraGia

“Sbragia Family Vineyards is a dream that I’ve had for some time, a small, family-owned winery making limited, indi-

vidual lots of wine from grapes grown in select blocks of my favorite vineyards.” —Ed Sbragia

“Ed Sbragia, the long-time and highly-esteemed winemaker at Beringer, also has his own family operation where he pro-duces 5,000 plus cases of wine, primarily top-notch Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.” Wine Advocate

“Prior to his retirement as chief winemaker a Beringer, Ed Sbragia established his own label with the help of his son, Adam. He produces a range of single-vineyard wines, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon from mountain sites in Napa Valley. He also makes noteworthy Zinfandel from his family’s vineyards in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. His top-performing Cabernet grows at Betty O’Shaughnessy’s Rancho del Oso on Howell Mountain.” Wine & Spirits

2007 Sauvignon Blanc Home Ranch ___________ 19.992006 Chardonnay Home Ranch ______________ 24.992005 Merlot Home Ranch _________________ 24.992005 Zinfandel Gino’s ___________________ 27.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Andolsen ___________ 34.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Rancho Del Oso _______ 74.992006 Chardonnay Gamble Ranch _____________ 39.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso _________ 49.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Del Oso ____________ 74.99

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The small production of Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon has remained a favorite among wine

collectors, as recently as last year’s Naples Wine Auction, a 12-liter engraved bottle of Grace Family fetched $90,000 in the bidding.Grace Family may be found in a select few restaurants around the world

French Laundry, Napa Valley, CA

Terra, Napa Valley, CA

Restaurant Gary Danko,

San Francisco, CA

Postrio, San Francisco, CA

Café Kati, San Francisco, CA

Patina, Los Angeles, CA

Spago, Beverly Hills, Chicago and Las Vegas

Valentino’s, Los Angeles and Las Vegas

Per Se, New York, New York

Charlie Trotters, Chicago, Illinois

Picasso at Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada

Enoteca Ristorante Pinchiorri,

Florence, Italy

The New York Grill, Park Hyatt,

Tokyo, Japan

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Blank Vineyard ___________ 129.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Blank Vineyard ___________ 119.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Blank Vineyard _________ mag. 399.99“With the 2004 Blank Cabernet Sauvignon we have achieved the harmony and balance that has been the hallmark of Grace Family Vineyards for nearly thirty years. This offering captures fully this desired result. The wine is beautifully balanced and it is appropriate to describe the wine as complex, lovely, elegant, and harmonious. The flavor nuances exhibit typical Rutherford district characteristics; black cherry, mint, licorice in subtle and harmonious complexity. We are confident that this wine will compliment those special moments that lay ahead of you, our valued clients.” Ann and Dick Grace 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled ______ 324.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled ______ 339.99“Our winemaker, Gary Brookman, states ‘The 2005 combines the richness and opulence of vintages like 2002 and 2004 with the classic character and backbone of 2001 and 2003.’ Steve Tanzer, in the recent edition of his International Wine Cellar, agreed giving our current offering high praise. We totally concur. Our Vineyards a prominent place in the international world of wine. This vintage displays bril-liant and deep garnet color, complex flavors of cassis, dark cherries, chocolate, and licorice, with an extremely long finish. The tannins are both soft and restrained and yet are more than adequate to ensure decades of life with proper storage. Most importantly the numerous positive characteristics of this wine are presented in a manner that has, over the course of three decades, become the hallmark of Grace Family Vineyards, that being harmony and balance. Is it safe to proclaim this our finest effort to date? We strongly believe the answer to this ques-tion is a resounding YES!” Ann and Dick Grace,

-Cellar Selections-2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled ______ 299.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled ______ 299.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled ___ 1.0 liter 669.992001 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled _______ 349.992001 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled ____ 1.0 liter 599.992000 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled ___ 1.0 liter 599.991999 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled _______ 499.991998 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled _______ 499.991994 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled _______ 599.991991 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled _______ 599.991988 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled _______ 599.991986 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown and Bottled _____ mag. 1799.99

Grace Family Vineyards(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Legendary


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“When Steven Lagier and Carole Meredith settled

on Mount Veeder in 1986 they weren’t looking to

start their own win-ery. Lagier was Mondavi’s grape-supply manager and Meredith was a pro-fessor of plant genetics at UC

Davis. But after a few years on the mountain—and at the urging of one of Meredith’s more famous students, Jean-Louis Chave—they decided to plant Syrah. Their vineyard, about four acres in total, looks south across the Carneros foothills to the San Pablo Bay. Thanks to the cool winds from the Bay, the high altitude and the couple’s meticulous attention to detail (they do everything themselves), this particular site yields one of the most compelling Syrahs in California. It’s consistently fine, an elegant expression of spicy, cool-climate Syrah that’s worth seeking out. And with an already impressive track record, Lagier Meredith is clearly a winery to watch.” Wine and Spirits

2005 Syrah Mount Veeder ___________ 49.99Rated 92/100, Wine & SpiritsRated 95/100, Wine Advocate

2004 Syrah Mount Veeder ___________ 49.99Rated 96/100, Wine & SpiritsRated 92/100, Wine Advocate

2003 Syrah Mount Veeder ___________ 47.99Rated 97/100, Wine & Spirits

CaroLe mereditH & Steven LaGierCo-proprietorS & WinemakerS

Big Basin(Santa Cruz, CalifOrnia)

Lagier Meredith(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

“We make only Syrah and we use only our own grapes. Our wine owes its character to the place where the grapes are grown. It is truly a vineyard wine.” Steven Lagier

“In 1998, Bradley Brown used the money he’d tucked away on the software side of Silicon Valley to buy a cattle ranch on the

edge of Big Basin State Park, including some old, abandoned vine-yards. He hired John Alban as a consultant to help him analyze the site and eventually plant 10 acres of Syrah, Grenache and Roussanne. The Syrah clones came from Côte Rôtie via Alban. Grown at 1,400 feet in the midst of the coastal redwood forest, Big Basin’s Syrah ripens to a voluptuous richness, while still maintain-ing cool peppercorn spice and powerful tannin. Brown planted the Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard in 2000. He’s been fermenting the young-vine fruit with native yeast then aging it in 100 percent new oak—creating a wine that’s wild and powerful. More than simple blueberry fruit, there’s meatiness to this wine and black pepper spice. Those cool-climate peppercorn notes are also present in a Syrah Brown makes from Fairview Ranch in the Santa Lucia Highlands. These are untamed wines that still hold a sense of sophistication.” Wine & Spirits

2005 Syrah Fairview Ranch ___________ 54.99Rated 93/100, Wine & SpiritsRated 92/100, Wine Advocate

2005 Syrah Mandala _______________ 54.99Rated 95/100, Wine & SpiritsRated 92/100, Wine Advocate

2005 Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard _____ 54.99Rated 92/100, Wine & SpiritsRated 92/100, Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine

BradLey BroWn, proprietor & Winemaker



DeLille Cellars(WaShingtOn State)The only winery in the world in the Top 100!Robb Report - Wine Enthusiast - Wine Spectator

-DeLille Cellars-2007 Chaleur Estate Blanc ________________________ 34.9968% Sauvignon Blanc, 32 % SemillonThis year’s Chaleur Estate Blanc has a creamy nose of grapefruit, pineapple, and straw, with toasted almond notes. In the mouth, the Sauvignon Blanc asserts itself, with complex straw and wild herb notes, along with more creamy citrus and Anjou pear flavors. Like all of their Chaleur Estate Blancs, this is delicious now, but can also be aged for further complexities and surprises.

-Doyenne-2006 Aix _________________________________ 34.9964.5% Syrah, 35.5% Cabernet Sauvignon The Aix has a higher percentage of Syrah this year, and bears it out with a nose of wild berries, flowers, lavender and cured meats. The

palate shows the freshness of the 2006 vintage with bright loganberries and orange blossom notes. The structure, while approachable now, promises plenty for the future, with fine-grained tannins and an almost Old World Style acidity that will make it a great guest at the table.2006 Syrah ________________________________ 44.9998% Syrah, 2% Viognier Seductively classic Syrah nose of pomegranate, grilled meats, flowers, and lavender. This wine is outstandingly rich and voluptuous on the palate, with a big black berry core, and earthy notes of lavender, tar-ragon, and spices. The finish is balanced and powerful, a great addi-tion to the cellar.

-Cellar Selections-2006 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc________________ 32.992005 Doyenne Aix ____________________________ 34.99 2005 Doyenne Syrah ___________________________ 39.992004 Doyenne Syrah ___________________________ 44.99

DeLille’s founders, Charles and Greg Lill, Chris Upchurch, and Jay Soloff, embody the ideal mix of marketing magic and winemaking savvy. Trace the arc of DeLille’s development from a tiny start-up modeled on the best chateaux of Bordeaux

(right down to its second label, named D2 for the highway running through the Médoc) to its present-day portfolio of bril-liantly conceived, unique wines. Encapsulated is the history of Washington’s Evolution from a state dominated by farmer-grow-ers to one dedicated to the highest goals of the true garagiste.

Now one of the state’s premier producers of Bordeaux blends and Rhône-inspired wines (under their Chaleur Estate and Doyenne imprints), DeLille finds itself the name brand that up-and-coming wineries want to be associated with. In contrast to the elegant tasting room and offices, the wines are made in a humble warehouse, nothing charming about it. But what emerg-es from the pristine racks of French oak barrels is pure magic.

CHriS upCHurCH, Winemaker


eriC dunHam, and HiS parentS, mike and Joanne dunHam

The Winery of the Year is selected by a panel of industry judges based on a set of criteria, including longevity, quality, reputa-

tion, industry involvement, facilities and other considerations. A winery may win the award only once. Past Pacific Northwest Wineries of the Year include Elk Cove (2007), Barnard Griffin (2006), Ken Wright (2005), L’Ecole (2004), Sumac Ridge (2003) and Columbia Crest (2002).The Dunham Cellars label was founded in 1995 when winemaker Eric Dunham created the first vintage of his own Cabernet Sauvignon, which upon its release was regarded by Wine Enthusiast magazine as “one of the finest wines made in Washington.” Today, the Dunham family enjoys increased production and continued acclaim from the trade and from the public. The winery is located in a refurbished World War II airplane hangar near the Walla Walla airport, where Eric continues to produce wines of distinction: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sémillon, Riesling, Chardonnay and his own Bordeaux-style blend “Trutina.”

Dunham Cellars(WaShingtOn State)

2008 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year!


2004 Cabernet Sauvignon X ______________________ 44.992004 Syrah ________________________________ 44.992005 Three Legged Red _________________________ 19.99

Brick House (OregOn) Pinot Noir Like No Other!


“The world of wines needs more people like Doug Tunnell. Having had a successful career as a television news foreign cor-

respondent, Tunnell returned to his native Oregon and started a ‘farm,’ as he calls it. Certified organic since 1990, Brick House Vineyards produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Gamay Noir (of Beaujolais fame) that have soul. A difficult quality to describe, a wine with soul (or ‘character’ if you prefer), is never squeaky clean (yes, obsessive/compulsive Californian winemakers may find hint of Brett or VA in some of Tunnell’s wines), smells and tastes as though it was made of the land (and not in a lab), and reveals both its terroir and its vintage. Not all wines with soul are successful, but when they are they can be awe-inspiring. Tunnell, a gentle bear of a man, is dedicated to producing soulful wines on his ‘farm’ in a manner that enhances nature, not harms it.” Wine Advocate

2005 Pinot Noir Select _________________________ 34.992006 Pinot Noir Boulder Block ____________________ 44.992006 Pinot Noir Boulder Block _________________ mag. 99.992004 Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais ____________________ 49.992003 Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais ____________________ 44.992006 Pinot Noir Cuvee du Tonnelier _________________ 49.992004 Pinot Noir Cuvee du Tonnelier _________________ 49.99

douG dunneLL, proprietor & Winemaker


-Ambullneo Vineyards-Ambullneo Vineyards is listed in Business Week, March 27, 2007, among California’s 10 Elite Pinot Noir producers to rival Burgundy in an article written by Robert Parker.Ambullneo Vineyards wine enjoys not only placement in some of America’s top restaurants, but are actively promoted by the Sommeliers and Wine Directors at the following

establishments: The French Laundry, La Toque, and Press, in Napa Valley. Michael Mina, Gary Danko, Rubicon, Fifth Floor, Masa’s, Quince, and The Ritz-Half Moon Bay in San Francisco. Per Se, Daniel, in New York. Picasso, DelMonico’s, Bradley Ogden, and Nob Hill in Las Vegas. The Borgata, Atlantic City. The Ritz Carlton-St. Louis. These are just some of the notable placements among many others not men-tioned.

2005 Chardonnay Big Paw __________________ 59.992005 Chardonnay Big Paw _______________ mag. 119.992005 Chardonnay Fang Blanc _________________ 59.992005 Chardonnay Fang Blanc ______________ mag. 199.992005 Pinot Noir Bulldog Reserve ____________ mag. 159.992003 Pinot Noir Bulldog Reserve _______________ 79.992005 Pinot Noir Canis Major _________________ 99.992005 Pinot Noir Canis Major ______________ mag. 179.992004 Pinot Noir Canis Major _________________ 79.992004 Pinot Noir Canis Major ______________ mag. 159.992005 Pinot Noir Mastiff Cuvee ________________ 79.992004 Pinot Noir Mastiff Cuvee ________________ 79.992004 Pinot Noir Mastiff Cuvee _____________ mag. 159.992005 Pinot Noir Rancho Ontiveros ______________ 99.992004 Syrah Howling ______________________ 69.99

-Nonno Zito-With the help of central coast icon winemaker, Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat, the Ambullneo Vineyards group last year introduced their Nonno Zito label of four Italian varietal wines (Tocai, Barbera, Teroldego, and Nebbiolo). All varieties are from their Bien Nacido source except the Teroldego (Gilroy). Production is sadly only 100 cases of each varietal! These wines are crafted from the philosophy that “One can take the grape out of the country, but one cannot take the country out of the grape.” Deft winemaking, applied to cool climate expression of these exquisite varietals yields stunning results. Cal-Itals, as they are called, the wines are exceptional examples of their respective varietals.

2002 Nebbiolo Giovanna-Jeanette Bien Nacido Vineyard _ 69.992003 Teroldego Vincenza-Jennie Central Coast _______ 34.99 2003 Tocai Calogera-Lily Bien Nacido Vineyard _______ 29.99

GreG Linn Co-propri-etor and Winemaker, & Brad feuerBaCHer

Nothing short of a miracle is what these quality oriented, take no prisoners, Burgundy and Italian oenophiles, at Ambullneo

Vineyards have done in 4 short years. Simply stunning wines! Two things are absolutely essential for making great Pinot Noir. First, you have to know what great Pinot Noir is. Secondly, you have to have the knowledge, dedication, vineyard locations, connections, and means, to make it. The same can be said of great Italian wines! Greg Linn and the rest of the visionary Ambullneo Vineyards group are perfecting both!


Ambullneo & Nonna Zito(Santa maria, CalifOrnia)

Ken Wright Cellars“…one of the world’s greatest Pinot Noir Houses…” t“Ken Wright is engaging and passionate about Pinot Noir and an indefatigable champion of its Oregonian editions. He is also almost an icon among its many producers, having created, from scratch, no less than three brands of persistently high reputation: Panther Creek, Domaine Serene, and Ken Wright Cellars. At one point when Wright was the winemaker for both Domaine Serene and Ken Wright Cellars, those houses (which then cohabited) were simultaneously Robert M. Parker’s choices for Oregon’s two outstanding producers of Pinot Noir.” North American Pinot Noir, by John Winthrop Haeger


ken WriGHt, proprietor & Winemaker

Ken Wright(OregOn)

Oregon’s Prince of Pinot

2007 Pinot Noir Abbott Claim ______________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Abbott Claim mag. ___________ 99.992007 Pinot Noir Canary Hill _______________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Canary Hill mag. ____________ 99.992007 Pinot Noir Canary Hill (Etched) ______ 3.0 liter 239.992007 Pinot Noir Carter___________________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Carter mag. _______________ 99.992007 Pinot Noir Carter (Etched) _________ 3.0 liter 239.992007 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill ______________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill mag. ___________ 99.992007 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill (Etched) _____ 3.0 liter 239.992007 Pinot Noir Guadalupe _______________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Guadalupe mag. ____________ 99.992007 Pinot Noir Guadalupe (Etched) _______ 3.0 liter 239.992007 Pinot Noir Guadalupe (Etched) _______ 5.0 liter 399.992007 Pinot Noir Guadalupe (Etched) _______ 9.0 liter 699.992007 Pinot Noir McCrone _________________ 49.99

2007 Pinot Noir Meredith Mitchell ____________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Nysa ___________________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Savoya __________________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Savoya mag. ______________ 99.992007 Pinot Noir Savoya (Etched) _________ 3.0 liter 239.992007 Pinot Noir Shea ___________________ 49.992007 Pinot Noir Shea mag.________________ 99.992007 Pinot Noir Shea (Etched) __________ 3.0 liter 239.992007 Pinot Noir Shea (Etched) _________ 5.0 liter 399.992007 Pinot Noir Shea (Etched) __________ 9.0 liter 699.99

2007 vintage arrives 12/08

2006 Pinot Noir Canary Hill _______________ 46.992006 Pinot Noir Guadalupe ____________ mag. 99.992006 Pinot Noir Nysa ___________________ 46.992006 Pinot Noir Savoya ______________ mag. 99.992006 Pinot Noir Shea ________________ mag. 99.99

Tyrus EvanOne of Oregon’s top producers of Pinot Noir is venturing out under a new label to produce Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Malbec with grapes grown in

Southern Oregon and Eastern Washington. Ken Wright, champion of single-vineyard bottlings of highly rated Pinot Noir, said he and his staff are pro-ducing new varietals under the label Tyrus Evan. Wright said he used his two sons’ middle names for the new wine.2004 Claret Ciel du Cheval Vineyard ___________ 29.992004 Claret Del Rio Vineyard _______________ 29.992005 Syrah Del Rio Vineyard _______________ 32.992004 Syrah Del Rio Vineyard _______________ 29.992005 Syrah Walla Walla Valley ______________ 32.99

Also Available In Stock!2006 Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Blanc ____________ 22.99

“Rarely does Pinot Blanc gen-erate much excitement in the U.S., but this fragrant, beguil-ing mix of pears, apples and

white peaches, laced with floral scents and finished with leesy creaminess, is a gem. Excellent concentra-tion and length, along with some noticeable residual sugar—just right for spicy Asian food or pork loin with fruit sauce. Editor’s Choice.” This is a quote by the Wine Enthusiast regarding the 2004. The 2006 is right there with it.



Benovia Winery (SOnOma, CalifOrnia)“This is a cult producer in the making…”

“Benovia Estates Wines is a new small producer of premium Pinot Noirs plus limited amounts of

Chardonnay, Syrah and Zinfandel from vineyards pri-marily in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. The winery’s ultimate goal is to produce 5,000 cases per year.… The most prominent member of the team is new winemaker Mike Sullivan. Mike is a graduate of Fresno State (BS in Oenology) who has been in the wine industry for over 15 years, most recently as wine-maker for eight years at Hartford Family Winery. Under his leadership, Hartford became one of California’s best producers of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and old-vine Zinfandel. In recognition of his skills, Mike was named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, Jr. in 2002 and was named Winemaker of the Year by Ronn Wiegand also in 2002.” PinotFile

2006 Chardonnay La Pommeraie Russian River 49.992006 Pinot Noir Bella Una ____________ 59.992006 Pinot Noir Cohn Vineyard _________ 64.992006 Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard ________ 59.992006 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast _________ 44.992006 Zinfandel Sonoma County _________ 34.99


Buccella(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

$13499per bottle

BiLL deem, proprietor

“ The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon comes across as a restrained, linear effort, although it reveals therrific opulence for a vin-tate that is somewhat European in its aromatic flavor and textural profiles. A deep ruby/purple color is followed by rich, sweet, blueberry, blackberry, espresso roast, and toasty oak-like aromas, and surprising elegance and lightness for such a powerful wine. This 2005 should drink well for 10-15 years.” Wine Advocate, rated 92-94/100

MIKE SULLIVAN, WINEMAKER


2005 El Desafio de Jonata _______________ 129.99“Made from a classic northern Medoc blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (93%) and Merlot as well as Petit Verdot, the 2005 El Desafio de Jonata boasts an inky/purple color as well as a moderately intense nose of forest floor, earth, blackberries, creme de cassis, licorice, and incense. Full-bodied and powerful, with high but sweet, well-integrated tannins, this cuvee builds incrementally on the palate (it is full-bodied), but displays won-derful freshness, vibrancy, and precision. Another tour de force in winemaking, it should drink effortlessly for 15+ years.” Wine Advocate, rated 94+/100Rated 92/100, Steve Tanzer

2005 La Corazon de Jonata (Available Jan 2009) ____ 89.99“The 2005 El Corazon de Jonata (41% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Sauvignon Blanc) is denser, richer, and more perfumed than its 2004 counterpart. The overall impression is one of a sensual/seductive wine boasting an inky/blue/purple color as well as copious amounts of blue, red, and black fruits interwoven with truffle, charcoal, and graphite scents. This full-bodied, powerful 2005 offers both significant flavor authority and elegance. It will last for 15 or more years.” Wine Advocate, rated 94/100 “Strikingly pure and exotically perfumed, with energetic cherry, cassis, tobacco and rose aromas. Dense and chewy but bright, offering wonderfully lucid dark fruit flavors and vivid minerality. Suave licorice and bitter cherry flavors stain the palate and carry through a long, pliant finish. Impressively complex cabernet franc, with enough sweetness for immediate gratification but the concentration and balance to repay cellaring.” Steve Tanzer, rated 93/100

2006 La Flor de Jonata ________________ 79.99“Pungent, honeyed pear and nectarine aromas are brightened by lime zest and fresh herbs. Fresh melon and orchard fruit flavors offer good depth and cut, but no edginess. Finishes round, with

ripe melon and subtle lime flavors. Delivers a lot of complexity, without the strident herbal character of many Sauvignon Blancs.” Steve Tanzer, rated 90/100

N/V La Miel de Jonata _____________ 500 ml 79.99Enticing notes of lemon custard and orange marmalade coin-treau-like nose. Focused sweet flavors of nectarine and candied peaches. Bracing acidity balances out the sweetness and the carmelized flavors seem endless on the finish.

2005 La Sangre de Jonata _______________ 129.99“The 100% Syrah offering, the 2005 La Sangre de Jonata, exhib-its an inky/blue/purple hue along with a stunningly pure nose of melted licorice, meat juices, blackberries, pepper, and a hint of balsamic. It is a wine of extraordinary density, richness, high tan-nin, beautiful purity, laser-like acidity, and superb texture as well as length. This remarkable Syrah is both powerful and elegant. Give it several more years of bottle age, and consume it over the following 10-15 years.” Wine Advocate, rated 94/100“Deep and sweet, with powerful cassis and black raspberry, candied licorice and violet pastille flavors. This reminded me of a big-ticket, single-site Chapoutier Hermitage. The sweetness is reined in by firm mineral and bitter chocolate, but returns on the remarkably long, juicy finish. Pretty amazing for a sophomore effort.“ Steve Tanzer, rated 94/100

2005 La Tierra de Jonata (Available Jan 2009) _____ 99.99“…The 2005 La Tierra de Jonata (93% Sangiovese and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon) continues Jonata’s penchant for producing the finest Sangiovese in California. A deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by a sumptuously rich nose of strawberries, new saddle leather, licorice, roasted herbs, and spice. Expansive, round, and medium-bodied with terrific fruit purity and inten-sity, this amazing wine should drink beautifully for 5-6 years.” Wine Advocate, rated 93+/100


“…this is one of California’s most exciting new wineries…Jonata could turn out to be one of the most promising newcomers to emerge from Santa Ynez in decades.” Wine Advocate

“He’s just released his first wave of wines, which I tasted recently in one of my regular blind tastings. It’s an impressive lineup and considering these are his first wines, from young vines, the potential is there for greatness.” Wine Spectator

“This remarkable Santa Ynez estate is under the same ownership as Napa Valley’s Screaming Eagle winery. While well-known Bordeaux consultant, Michel Rolland, and Screaming Eagle’s winemaker, Andy Erickson, play important roles at Jonata, the people most responsible for the quality of the wines are owners Charles Banks, Stan Kroenke, and winemaker Matt Dees. Jonata’s debut vintage, the 2004s, were somewhat of a work in progress, but the 2005s convincingly established what compelling wines were about to emerge. The 2006s and a handful of 2007 bar-rel samples I tasted suggest this is one of California’s most exciting new wineries. What they are accomplishing with Bordeaux varietals is mind-boggling.” Wine Advocate

matt deeS, Winemaker

Jonata(Santa ynez, CalifOrnia)


“Ben Smith had a perfectly good day job—as an engineer, he worked on flight control systems at

Boeing Aerospace, which afforded him the opportunity to join the Boeing Wine Club. There, Smith focused on Bordeaux varietal wines and blends from top Columbia Valley vineyards. He was pleased when his wines started taking ribbons in the club’s competitions—and mildly embarrassed when, in 1997, four of his wines competed against one other for Boeing’s Best of Show. The following year, he founded Cadence. And while he’s worked with exemplary vineyards all over Columbia Valley, it’s clear that Cadence is centered on Red Mountain. Many of the generous, elegant Cadence wines we’ve praised over the years have been from Ciel du Cheval and Klipsun vineyards (a third vineyard, Tapteil, gained recognition in part because of Smith’s designation). In 2002 he planted his own vineyard on Red Mountain, named for his daughter, Cara. Tending Cara Mia is his new day job.” Wine & Spirits

2006 Bel Canto Cara Mia Vineyard ___________ 59.992004 Bel Canto ______________________ 49.992006 Camerata Cara Mia Vineyard ___________ 59.992006 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard ______________ 54.992004 Klipsun Vineyard _________________ 39.992003 Klipsun Vineyard__________________ 39.992006 Tapteil Vineyard __________________ 54.99

Cadence(WaShingtOn State)


Ben SmitH & HiS Wife Gaye mCnutt, proprietorS & WinemakerS

Gemstone(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

2004 Facets _________________________ 99.99Rated 94/100, Wine Advocate

2005 Proprietary Red ____________________ 169.99“An absolutely gorgeous wine (900 cases produced) is the blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2005 Proprietary Red. Pure, vivid notes of black currants, crushed rocks, acacia flowers, and some sub-tle barrique smells are followed by a wine with hints of hot stones and a gravelly character. The wine has superb inten-sity, beautiful purity, and full-bodied power, but uncanny elegance and symmetry. This wine needs 2-3 years of bottle age, and should drink well for 25 years.” Wine Advocate, rated 95/100

pauL frank, proprietor



2006 Chardonnay Allen Vineyard _________________ 69.992006 Chardonnay Drake Estate Vineyard _____________ 89.991999 Chardonnay Ferrington Vineyard_____________ Sale 39.972000 Chardonnay Ferrington/Flax Vyd ____________ Sale 34.972002 Chardonnay Hawk Hill Vineyard _______________ 59.992000 Chardonnay Heintz Vineyard _______________ Sale 42.972000 Chardonnay Russian River Valley ____________ Sale 31.972001 Gewurztraminer Late Harvest ______________ half 49.992006 Pinot Noir Allen Vineyard ___________________ 119.992005 Pinot Noir Allen Vineyard ___________________ 119.992006 Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard __________________ 79.992005 Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard __________________ 79.992004 Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard __________________ 74.992006 Pinot Noir Central Coast ___________________ 49.992006 Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard _______________ 99.992004 Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard _______________ 99.992006 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard ________________ 89.992005 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard ________________ 89.992004 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard ________________ 89.992004 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard _____________ mag. 179.992003 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard ________________ 89.992000 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard ______________ Sale 59.972006 Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard ___________________ 79.992006 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard. _________________ 109.992006 Pinot Noir Precious Mountain ________________ 139.99 2006 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vyd. _____________ 119.992005 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vyd ______________ 109.992006 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley________________ 64.99

2005 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley ________________ 64.992004 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley _______________ 64.992006 Pinot Noir Sonoma County __________________ 52.992005 Pinot Noir Sonoma County __________________ 49.992004 Pinot Noir Sonoma County __________________ 49.992006 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast ___________________ 64.992005 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast ___________________ 59.992003 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast ___________________ 59.992006 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard _______________ 79.992005 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard _______________ 79.992004 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard _______________ 74.992003 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard _______________ 79.992002 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard _______________ 69.992001 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard _______________ 69.992001 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard ____________ mag. 139.992005 Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard ___________________ 84.992004 Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard ___________________ 79.992006 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors _____________ 89.992005 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors _____________ 89.992004 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors _____________ 89.992006 Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard _______________ 69.992005 Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard _______________ 69.992006 Zinfandel Feeney Vineyard __________________ 69.992004 Zinfandel Feeney Vineyard _______________ mag. 139.992005 Zinfandel Feeney Vineyard __________________ 69.992006 Zinfandel Forchini Vineyard _________________ 69.992005 Zinfandel Forchini Vineyard _________________ 74.992004 Zinfandel Forchini Vineyard _________________ 74.99

“Handcrafting means paying attention to each one of the thousand steps that go into making the exceptional wines that Williams Selyem is famous for.”

Bob Cabrale, winemaker

Williams Selyem(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)


Morlet Family Vineyards(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

2006 La Proportion

Doree “…one would be hard-pressed to find a better Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend than the 2006 La Proportion Doree, which is a blend of two-thirds Semillon and one-third Sauvignon with a touch of Muscadelle added in. Barrel-fermented and aged in wood, there are 580 cases of this wine, which has a gorgeous nose of honeyed figs, lemon grass, melon, and citrus oil. A full-bodied, dry, beautifully textured, superb white Bordeaux look-alike, it should drink well for 5-6 years.” Wine Advocate, rated 94/100

“I just got on the list after having the 06 La Proportion Doree as part of the tasting menu at Alex in Las Vegas this past weekend. A killer wine. Glad to be on the list.” eRobertParker.com

“As mentioned before one of the great non chard whites being made in ALL of California. It is a blend of Semillon and Sauv. Blanc with a smidgeon of Muscadelle. This screams of lemon, and crisp apple flavors with beautifully balancing acidity. It is wrapped in a heavy dry creamy blanket. A must try if you are lucky enough to get it. Under 600 cases made. 95 pts.” eRobert-Parker.com

“I am a big fan of these wines and have tried them on a few occasions. I am really excited about the ‘La Proportion Doree’ as it is so unique and drinks absolutely beautifully.” eRobertParker.com

“Luc Morlet’s first releases under his own label were a revelation…Highly complex aromas of lemon, honey, herbs, white flowers and nuts, plus a sug-gestion of lanolin. Dense and lush but bright; thick yet light on its feet, with complex flavors of grapefruit peel, citrus blossom, spices and herbs. Impressively seamless wine with excellent energy. The Sauvignon and Semillon came mostly from 26-year-old dry-farmed vines in Dry Creek Valley, while the Muscadelle is from Napa Valley vines more than 50 years of age. Morlet told me the blend is roughly ‘an average of the blends of Haut-Brion and Laville Haut-Bion.’ Steve Tanzer, rated 92/100

$5999per bottle

LuC morLet, proprietor & Winemaker

Luc Morlet grew up working on his family’s domaine, Pierre Morlet &

Fils, in Avenay-Val-d’Or, Champagne. His father, Pierre, is apart of a fifth gen-eration winegrower family. Upon moving to the Napa Valley fourteen years ago, Luc was hired as head winemaker at Peter Michael where he worked from 2000 to 2005. In 2005, his brother, Nick Morlet replaced him at Peter Michael, and he embarked on his own label with his wife Jodie. His winemaking approach is New World, crafting wines less in the French style and more in the California rich and intense mode. “ Pinotfile

“Luc Morlet has been traveling a lot, with his older brother taking over for him at Peter Michael, where he still remains in a quasi-consulting role. He seemed to be settled at Staglin Family Vineyards, but that lasted only a few months, and he is doing what he wants now, producing his own wines. These are the debut releases…up-and-coming new superstar in California…” Wine Advocate



CLaude BLankiet, proprietor

“Well-worth visiting, assuming one can get an appointment, is this exceptionally impres-

sive vineyard and gigantic fortified château-like estate owned by the Blankiets. The vineyards were set up and the early winemaking done by Helen Turley and her husband John Wetlaufer, but they have departed in favor of Martha McClellan (wife of Bob Levy of Harlan estate), and of course the well-known Michel Rolland, who serves as outside consultant. 2005 marks the last vintage where a separate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot were produced (I agree 100% with their decision). The Blankiets prefer to go with one proprietary blend, which gives them the opportunity to put together the best possible wine comprised of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and that’s exactly what they did in 2006. The vineyard is known as Paradise Hills, and that’s an appropriate name for it.” Wine Advocate

Blankiet Estate(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

An Emerging Icon !

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard ____ 229.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard __ mag. 479.99 Rated 95+/100, Wine Advocate

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard ____ 189.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard __ mag. 399.99 Rated 96/100, Wine Advocate

2005 Rive Droite (Merlot) Paradise Hills Vineyard ____ 149.992005 Rive Droite (Merlot) Paradise Hills Vineyard __ mag. 329.99 Rated 93/100, Wine Advocate

2004 Merlot Paradise Hills Vineyard ____________ 139.992004 Merlot Paradise Hills Vineyard __________ mag. 299.99 Rated 94/100, Wine Advocate



After twenty years at the helm of the Stimson Latne wine group (Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia

Crest and other wineries), Allen Shoup retired to pursue a personal dream. For years he had envi-

sioned a joint venture with highly acclaimed winemakers from different regions of the world. His goal

was to bring their expertise to Washington to create some of the most luxurious wines ever crafted from

the region’s fabled viniferous grapes. Wines that stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best.

“Build it and they will come.” Actively encouraged by his associates, including long time friend and

mentor, Robert G. Mondavi, Allen did just that. He invited several of the world’s most venturesome and

exciting vintners to the sunny slopes where the Snake River and the Yakima River flow into the mighty

Columbia. With their enthusiastic support and advice, Allen drew up plans to establish individual win-

eries that would reflect the status and acclaim of each vintner. He named the venture “Long Shadow

Vintners,” in tribute to this select group of individuals, who shape the industry with their benchmark

wines and wineries.

“Something incredible is happening right in our backyard, something that just may be the coolest thing

to happen to wine in this young 21st century…After tasting the first vintages it’s evident many of them

are on par with—and may even surpass—the best wines made in Washington to date.” Seattle

Washington, February 2006.

Long Shadows(WaShingtOn State)

Distinguished Wineries & Vineyards!

2006 Poet’s Leap Riesling ________ 19.99Made by Armin Diel Balanced and focsed, the 2006 Poet’s Leap is a fresh, inviting wine offering heady aromatics of ripe pear, melon and honey. Crisp and flavorful on the palate, the vibrant acidity is balanced by a delicate sweetness that lingers across a long, clean fin-ish.2004 Chester-Kidder-Red Wine _____ 49.99Made by Allen Shoup and Gilles Nicault“The 2004 Chester-Kidder represents a diverse collection of outstanding Columbia Valley vineyards sourced largely from the Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain and Wahluke Slope. Horse Heaven and Red Mountain Cabernet give the wine texture and concentration; Horse Heaven Syrah adds dark flavors and color; Cabernet Franc from Weinbau (Wahluke Slope), one of the Columbia Valley’s best Cabernet Franc vine-yards, adds aromatic intaensity; and a small amount of Petit Verdot from Stone Tree Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope adds inten-sity and tannins to enhance the mouth feel.” Rated 91/100, Wine Advocate

2004 Feather Cabernet Sauvignon ___ 59.992004 Feather Cabernet Sauvignon mag. 124.99Made by Randy DunnSpicy black fruit aromas and flavors combine with a hint of toast to make for an expressive, age-worthy wine. Balanced, silky tannins and intense fruit flavors add dimension giving the wine a dense, rich mouth-feel.Rated 91/100, Wine SpectatorRated 91/100, Wine Advocate

2005 Pedestal-Merlot __________ 54.99Made by Michael RollandDark cherry and blackberry aromas compli-ment an appealing hint of toasty oak in this dense, deeply concentrated Merlot. Rich at entry, with added intensity on the mid-plate, the finish provides a lingering impression of layered black fruit.

2005 Pirouette-Red Wine ________ 54.99Made by Philippe Melka and Agustin Huneeus, Sr. A full spectrum of bright aro-mas and flavors gives the 2005 Pirouette wonderful complexity and style. Cabernet Sauvignon makes for a rich, structured wine;

Syrah and Merlot add vibrant, dark fruit and a hint of licorice and spice; Petit Verdot con-tributes to its balance and liveliness. Lush and concentrated, the flavors continue through a lingering finish.

2005 Sequel Syrah ____________ 54.99Made by John DuvalThis is a deep, dark Syrah loaded with aro-matic dark chocolate and black cherries. Lush and concentrated with a perfect balance of richness and acidity that brings the wine to life.

2004 Sequel Syrah ____________ 54.99Made by John DuvalDarkly-hued with cherry and cassis aromas to match, this is a focused Syrah loaded with black fruit, spice and a hint of vanilla across a supple frame. Give it time in the glass to fully reveal the wine’s layers of fruit and concentra-tion. Rated 92/100, Wine Spectator Rated 92/100, Wine Enthusiast Rated 93/100, Wine Advocate



“Tor Kenward and his winemaker, Jeff Ames, have produced some break-

through efforts in 2005 and 2006. A long-time executive at Beringer as well as a meticu-lous wine connoisseur who knows great wine as well as anybody, Kenward is carving out a superb reputation for wine quality. His total production is just under 2,500 cases, and the best way for consumer to purchase his wines is through the winery’s mailing list. His Chardonnay’s are superb. Kenward’s knowledge of northern California viticulture and vineyard sites has put him in the position to get great fruit, which has translated in to artesian hand-crafted wines.” Wine Advocate

TORKenward Family wines(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

tor kenWard, proprietor

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Mast-Cimarossa Napa Valley _ 74.99Rated 93/100, Wine AdvocateRated 91/100, Steve Tanzer

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Cimarossa Howell Mountain _ 74.99Rated 93/100, Wine AdvocateRated 92+/100, Steve Tanzer

2006 Tor Rock Homage Allan Judge Family Vineyard __ 54.99Rated 91-93/100, Wine AdvocateRated 90/100, Steve Tanzer

2006 Tor Rock Grenache Cuvee Cooper Judge Family Vineyard ________________________ 53.99

Rated 89-91/100, Wine AdvocateRated 92/100, Steve Tanzer

2006 Tor Rock Syrah Judge Family Vineyard _______ 53.99Rated 89-91/100, Wine AdvocateRated 92+/100, Steve Tanzer

2006 Tor Rock Syrah Hudson Vineyard ___________ 59.99Rated 92-94/100, Wine AdvocateRated 95/100, Steve Tanzer


“Tor Kenward and his winemaker, Jeff Ames, have produced some

breakthrough efforts in 2005 and 2006.” Wine Advocate


2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ____________ 69.99“…both (Napa & Howell Mtn.) are brilliant achievements.” Wine Advocate, rated 91/100“…this reminded me of a Chateau Lafleur from the ‘80s!” Steve Tanzer, rated 88-91/100

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ____________ 69.99“The 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa, which all comes from Howell Mountain, possesses deep, dark primordial, blackberry and cassis fruit intermixed with notes of flowers and minerals. It is impressively built, rich, and intense with the gorgeous fruit purity evident in all the Dunn Cabernets. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020+.” Wine Advocate, 90-92/100

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain__________ 89.99“…both Napa & Howell Mtn. are brilliant achievements.” Wine Advocate, rated 94+/100“Knockout nose…Fat, dense…powerful wine.” Steve Tanzer, rated 91-94/100

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain__________ 79.99“The powerful 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain may turn out to be richer and fuller than either the 2001 or 2002, an atypical scenario. Its dense blue/purple color is followed by a big, rich nose of cassis, blueberries, minerals, and flowers. Rich, full-bodied, and powerfully tannic, it is classic Dunn stuff. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030.” Wine Advocate, rated 92-94/100

“Good saturated ruby. Riper aromas of black raspberry and cassis. Then lusher than the Napa Valley bottling but still quite firmly built. Sweet flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, dark chocolate and licorice are framed by lively acidity. Finishes chewy and very long. This is more like it.” Steve Tanzer, rated 91-93/100

“Wonderful aromas of rich, complex toasty oak and vivid wild berry that are tightly focused. Fine depth and concentration, with good length. Very impressive.” Wine Spectator, 92-94/100

-Cellar Selections-2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mtn.) _____________ mag. 179.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mtn.) ____________ 5.0 liter 1349.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mtn.) ____________ 5.0 liter 999.992002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mtn.) _______________ 79.992002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mtn.) _____________ mag. 159.992000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mtn.) _______________ 69.992000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mtn.) _____________ mag. 139.991998 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mtn.) ____________ 5.0 liter 999.992002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) ___________________ 69.992001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) ___________________ 69.992000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) ___________________ 59.992000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) _________________ mag. 119.991999 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) _________________ mag. 109.991998 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) ___________________ 59.99

“If Godzilla drank California Cabernet Sauvignon, would there be any doubt as to

what choice it would be? Anyone who has regu-larly tasted Randy Dunn’s Cabernet Sauvignons (first produced in 1979) realizes several things. They all possess the following characteristics: 1) remarkable color and richness. 2) massive personalities with huge tannic structures, and 3) gorgeous purity and unreal aging potential. In 1999, I reported on a tasting where all of Dunn’s top wines back through the 1982 vin-tage were served. Remarkably, they had hardly budged in development, yet they were still exceptionally rich in their pure crème de cassis, black raspberry, and blackberry fruit notes. These are obviously more than 20-25 year wines. It is not far-fetched to suggest that Dunn is producing Cabernet Sauvignons that, in top vintages, will be fresh, lively, and rich in fruit at age 50. Unbelievably, Dunn has barely raised his prices in the two decades he has been making wine. For those with patience, these are among the finest values in long-lived, clas-sic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.” Wine Advocate

Dunn Vineyards (napa, CalifOrnia)A California Legend!


Brad feuerBaCHer and randy dunn, proprietor & Winemaker



“Get on the bandwagon as David Ramey is on top of his game…David Ramey, who boasts an impressive resu-

mé having worked during the long-gone glory days of Matanzas Creek, then moving on to Chalk Hill, Dominus, and Rudd Estate, has his own warehouse on the back streets of Healdsburg. It’s his and only his, and he is now turning out 15,000 cases of seriously high quality wine, including four Chardonnay cuvées, and three red offerings. While prices are not cheap, they are realistic as purchasers get luscious mouth-fuls of top-notch juice. Ramey reveals a disarming modesty, but he is as serious as they come. All of these unfiltered offer-ings represent tremendous expressions of their vineyard sources.” Robert Parker

“Pronounced “ah-BAY-ha” (the Spanish word for bee). Abeja

is a young winery (2001 is its first vintage) located on the eastern edge of Walla Walla (just minutes from the airport and downtown) in the rolling hills that lead into the Blue Mountains. Readers interested in

visiting the region should note that the owners, Ken and Ginger Harrison, besides producing fine wine, have estab-lished on this old farmstead the area’s finest, most luxurious inn (rates start at $210). Winemaking duties are in the hands of John Abbot, the bright energetic man who was once in charge of the Chalone Wine Group’s Canoe Ridge Vineyard.” Wine Advocate


2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley _______ 49.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley _____mag. 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley _______ 39.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley ___ 3.0 liter 369.992006 Chardonnay Washington State ___________ 39.992005 Merlot Columbia Valley _______________ 39.99

Ramey Wine Cellars(SOnOma, CalifOrnia) 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley _________ 44.99

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon ________ 99.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon ________ 89.992002 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon ________ 124.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Larkmead Vineyard _____ 74.992005 Chardonnay Carneros ________________ 33.992005 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard ___________ 54.992005 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard _________ mag. 124.992002 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard _________ mag. 99.992005 Chardonnay Russian River _____________ 33.992004 Chardonnay Russian River _____________ 34.992005 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast _____________ 33.992004 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast _____________ 34.992003 Diamond Mountain _________________ 69.992005 Pedregal _______________________ 149.992005 Pedregal _____________________ mag. 299.99

JoHn aBBot, Co-proprietor and

Winemaker

Abeja(WaShingtOn State)

david ramey, proprietor & Winemaker


2006 Chardonnay Clare __________________ 69.992006 Chardonnay Chloe __________________ 69.992006 Chardonnay Russian River _____________ 54.992006 Pinot Noir Aidan ___________________ 69.992006 Pinot Noir Russian River ______________ 64.992006 Pinot Noir Ryan ___________________ 79.992006 Pinot Noir Finn____________________ 89.992006 Syrah Russian River _________________ 54.99 2006 Syrah Eddie’s Patch _________________ 79.992005 Syrah Eddie’s Patch _________________ 79.992004 Syrah Eddie’s Patch _________________ 74.992005 Syrah Jack Robert’s Run ______________ 79.992006 Syrah Russian River _________________ 54.992005 Syrah Russian River _________________ 54.992004 Syrah Russian River _________________ 54.992007 Viognier Lia _____________________ 59.992006 Viognier Lia _____________________ 59.99

“Kudos to DuMOL, one of the brilliant shining stars of the North Coast Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah sweep-

stakes…This is quite a Scottish partnership, with the propri-etor and winemaker pushing the envelope for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah from the Russian River. Their Pinot Noirs, and more recently their Syrahs, take no prisoners either. DuMOL is a great winery that seems positioned to do even better things in the future.” Wine Advocate

“In the past four years, this has become one of my favorite stops on my tasting trip through California’s North Coast. One can’t say enough about owner Kerry Murphy and his talented winemaker Scotsman Andy Smith. Together they have produced a bevy of extraordinary Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, and recently added some full-throttle Syrahs to the portfolio.” Wine Advocate


DuMOL(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)

kerry murpHy, oWner; ron JunGe; & andy SmitH, Winemaker

Cakebread Cellars(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)Featuring!

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon__________________ 71.992007 Chardonnay ______________________ 39.992007 Chardonnay ____________________ half 25.992006 Chardonnay ______________________ 39.992005 Merlot _________________________ 59.992006 Sauvignon Blanc ____________________ 25.99

5000 cases producedWith airing, a pronounced creamy tone emerges, along with enticing scents of warm baking spices and toasty, spicy French oak. On the palate, a rich, creamy texture introduces concen-trated, beautifully structured apple and melon flavors aug-mented by luscious butterscotch and savory, toasty oak tones, leading to a long, multi-faceted finish featuring subtle baked bread, mineral and citrus notes. Delicious to drink now, this luxurious, complex, finely structured Chardonnay will gain additional richness and complexity with another 5-8 years of bottle age.

2005 Chardonnay Reserve

$5999per bottle


JoHn konGSGaard, Co-proprietor and Winemaker


Harris Estate Vineyards(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Arietta(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon ___________________ 124.992005 Claret ___________________________ 99.992005 H Block Hudson Vineyard ________________ 149.992004 H Block Hudson Vineyard ________________ 139.992003 H Block Hudson Vineyard ________________ 124.992001 H Block Hudson Vineyard ________________ 89.992002 Merlot Hudson Vineyard ________________ 109.992006 On the White Keys ____________________ 69.992005 Variation One ______________________ 109.992004 Variation One ______________________ 129.992003 Variation One ______________________ 104.992001 Variation One ______________________ 89.992000 Variation One ______________________ 89.99

“Wine Mark Herold is making the wines at this estate, which he considers to have some of the

greatest terroir potential he has seen in Napa Valley. The vineyards are located on Diamond Mountain, in the distinctive micro-climate of the Franz Valley School Road (48 acres protected on three sides by forests). There are three single vineyard offerings…These are impressive newcomers that merit serious attention.” Robert Parker

“Winemaker and part owner, John Kongsgaard, produces these wines in partnership with the

well-known auctioneer, Fritz Hatten. There are approximately 600 cases of the Merlot and Merlot/Syrah blend, and 500 cases of the Cabernet Franc/Merlot proprietary red blend. Readers should not expect the Arietta Merlots to taste like anything made from this grape elsewhere in California. Everything is fermented and aged in 100% new oak, and bottled without fining or filtration.” Robert Parker

kerry murpHy, oWner; ron JunGe; & andy SmitH, Winemaker

mike & treva HarriS, proprietorS of HarriS eState vineyardS

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard ____ 109.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard ____ 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard __mag. 219.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard ____ 79.992002 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard ___ 79.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Lakeview Vineyard _____ 109.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Lakeview Vineyard _____ 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Lakeview Vineyard ___mag. 219.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Treva’s Vineyard _______ 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Treva’s Vineyard _____mag. 219.99


“Think of a cult Cabernet, and there’s a good chance that Peterson Barrett is the winemak-

ing hand behind the controls…In the realm of Napa cult wine, Heidi Peterson Barrett is the reigning queen. She makes or has made wine for some of the flashiest, most talked about wineries in California right now, a list that would include Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Jones Family, Grace Family, Vineyard 29, Barbour, Paradigm, Showket, Lamborn, Amuse Bouche and Revana Family. Some of these are well-known; some aren’t yet, but will be. Virtually all of them are highly sought after, impossible to find and very, very expensive… Peterson Barrett spends so much time on her consulting projects that for years her own label, La Sirena (founded in 1994), went almost unno-ticed. ‘Ten years have gone by and a lot of people haven’t heard about it,’ she says, and adds that she’s not much of a self-promoter. With La Sirena she makes less than a thousand cases of Cabernet, Syrah and a tiny bit of Dry Muscat.” Wine & Spirits

Wine perSOnality prOfile

Heidi Peterson Barrettnapa’S firSt lady Of Wine

La Sirena2004 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 149.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 119.992000 Cabernet Sauvignon _______________Sale 99.972003 Syrah Napa Valley __________________ 49.992002 Syrah Napa Valley __________________ 49.992001 Syrah Napa Valley __________________ 49.992000 Syrah Napa Valley __________________ 44.99

Barbour2005 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 129.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 119.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Etched) ________ mag. 399.992002 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 119.992001 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 119.99

Revana FamilyPlease Inquire

Amuse Bouche2005 Amuse Bouche ____________________ 299.992004 Amuse Bouche ___________________ 299.99

Coup de Foudre2005 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 139.992005 37.2 Cuvee ______________________ 89.99

Jones Family Vineyards2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate _____________ 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate _____________ 119.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate _____________ 99.992005 The Sisters ______________________ 54.992004 The Sisters ______________________ 69.992003 The Sisters ______________________ 59.99


Current Properties in her portfolio including her own, La Sirena



Frequent spring rains through the month of May—the wettest May on record—led to a year of cool tempera-

tures and slow ripening. Counted from the day the grape flowers bloom to the first day of harvest, the ripening period was the longest on record for Opus One’s vineyards. Selected cover crops between the vine rows and shorter internodes on the vine canopy (more leaves per shoot length) promoted moderate water stress throughout the summer, leading to balanced vines and healthy grapes. The absence of heat spells from July through October allowed a late harvest that began on September 21st and ended on November 2nd — a full month later than the preceding vintage.

Opus One tends to be remarkably expressive in its early youth, and the 2005 vintage is no exception. A voluptuous garnet, the 2005 Opus One offers concentrated aromas of blueberry, red roses, white truffle, licorice and nutmeg. A silky entry combines with a moderately soft mid-palate to express supple texture and a fine balance of fruit and acidity. Flavors of cassis, black olives, raspberry and dark chocolate culminate in a long and luscious finish. The 2005 Opus One is composed of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Component lots received an average of 29 days of skin contact during fermentation and macera-tion, prior to 18 months of barrel aging in new French oak.

2005 Opus One ________________________ 159.99

Opus One(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

miCHaeL SiLaCCi, Winemaker

“Tensley continues to be one of California’s most reliable producers of high quality Syrahs from Santa Barbara…

formerly a serious soccer player who played for an American team while living in Bordeaux, is a self-taught winemaker. During his time in France, he was motivated to spend time in local vineyards, and upon his return to the States, at age 21 he began working at the Fess Parker Winery. His philoso-phy embraces basic artisinal winemaking techniques, includ-ing hand-harvested fruit, fermentation in small one and a half ton fermentors, punching down, some cluster usage depending on the vintage conditions, and little racking or intervention until the wines are bottled unfined and unfil-tered…” Wine Advocate

Tensley(Santa BarBara, CalifOrnia)

2007 Lea’s Rose of Syrah _________________ 17.992007 Santa Barbara County Blanc ____________ 22.99Rated 92-94/100, Wine Spectator

2006 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard ___________ 39.992006 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard _________ mag. 84.99Rated 92/100, Wine Advocate

2006 Syrah Three Creek Vineyard ____________ 39.99

Joey tenSLey, proprietor & Winemaker of tenSLey


CriS and Joann CHerry, proprietorS & WinemakerS

Villa Creek Cellars(paSO rOBleS, CalifOrnia)

“Villa creek is one of my favorite wineries in Paso Robles. Proprietors Cris and JoAnn Cherry

consistently produce lovely wines filled with charac-ter and personality. Moreover, the Cherrys, who maintain a restaurant nearby as well, are notable for their very fair prices, mostly between $12 and $45 a bottle. Perhaps this is because they are also in the restaurant business and understand that wine is meant to be enjoyed with a meal.Wine drinkers should look for the Villa Creek Garnacha (Grenache) made from the Denner Vineyard, located across the street from Saxum Vineyards, as well as the Avenger, a blend of two-thirds Syrah (with the remainder Mourvèdre and Grenache) that is always complex, aromatic, rich and mouth-filling. Other recommended wines include Mas de Maha, made from a blend of Tempranillo and Rhône varietals such as Grenache and Mourvèdre, as well as High Road, a terrific wine that’s predomi-nantly Syrah and Grenache (with the remainder Mourvèdre). Also of note is the Villa Creek Willow Creek Cuvée, perhaps their most sensual and seduc-tive wine, made from roughly two-thirds Grenache (and the rest equal parts Syrah and Mourvèdre). And last not but least is a lovely rosé, called simply Pink, that’s available only at the Villa Creek restaurant and costs less than $20.” Food & Wine

2006 Avenger _______________________ 39.992005 Avenger________________________ 34.99Rated 93/100, Wine AdvocateRated 92+/100, Steve Tanzer2006 Garnacha Denner Vyd ________________ 34.99Rated 91/100, Wine Advocate2006 High Road James Berry Vyd ____________ 69.992006 Mas de Maha ____________________ 29.992007 Proprietary White __________________ 24.992006 Willow Creek Cuvee _________________ 34.99Rated 90/100, Wine Advocate2005 Willow Creek Cuvee _________________ 34.99Rated 90/100, Wine AdvocateRated 91+/100, Steve Tanzer

“The beautiful purity, the impeccable harmony/equilibri-um are hallmarks of these Villa Creek wines.” Wine Advocate



Jon BerLin and LiLy oLiver, proprietorS


“In 1999, Joe Gunselman went looking for a place where he could both manage a medical practice and

indulge in a little winemaking as well. On one of the many drives he took in Washington wine country, he was brought to a halt on a stretch of road near Champoux Vineyard. Something about the wind, and the way the loess puffed up around his boots, attracted him to this area on Phinny Hill, what is now part of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. The Gunselmans ran into growers Dick Beightol and Rob Mercer, and within a few weeks they were making deals on fruit. The following year, they planted their first block on a long-term contract.

It seems they’ve found the right spot. The Robert Karl wines display what the Horse Heaven AVA’a southern reaches have come to be known for: depth, plenty of power and exceptional elegance.” Wine & Spirits

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley ____ 34.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills ___ 29.992006 Claret Horse Heaven Hills ___________ 21.992005 Inspiration Horse Heaven Hills ________ 49.992004 Inspiration Horse Heaven Hills ________ 44.992006 Merlot Horse Heaven Hills __________ 22.992006 Syrah Horse Heaven Vineyard ________ 29.99

Robert Karl Cellars(WaShingtOn State)“…depth, plenty of power and exceptional elegance.” Wine & Spirits

JoSepH GunSeLman, proprietor & Winemaker

2005 Pinot Noir Rutherford ________________ 57.99“We continue to be mystified at how El Molino always man-ages to succeed with this fussy grape in what is Cabernet territory, but succeed the wine does both in terms of wonder-ful balance and its very deep and well-defined fruit. Smelling of cherries, plums, violets and sweet oaky spice, it unfolds on the palate with lithe, genuinely complex, fruit-and-spice fla-vors that persist on and on at the finish. Its lack of bluster implies no lack of richness, and it will drink famously with veal and lighter lamb dishes over the coming four or five years.” Rated 90/100, Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine

2006 Chardonnay Rutherford _______________ 47.99“Rich and remarkably complex in the nose with elements of toast, roasted nuts and sweet smoke joining a solid measure of precise, apple-like fruit, this deeply filled wine follows suit

in the mouth with big, but neatly proportioned flavors that are long on juicy apples and sweet oak spice. It is quite well-balanced for the big-bodied Chardonnay that it is, and its scant suggestions of last-minute heat are more than adequate-ly buffered by persistent impressions of fruity richness. Its sheer opulence invites drinking now but we would hold off a bit.” Rated 96/100, Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine

-Cellar Selections-2005 Chardonnay Rutherford _______________ 44.992004 Chardonnay Rutherford _______________ 44.992002 Chardonnay Rutherford _______________ 37.99

El Molino(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)


“Red, red, red beastly funk drives this idiosyn-cratic zin. A salty hint of the sea and a tart fruit—like persimmon—brightens it, balanced by appealingly bitter tannins. Still tense after a day of air, this needs time in the cellar, then a plate of pistachio-studded mortadella.” Wine & Spirits“Medium ruby; attractive, spicy, briary, cedary, raspberry fruit aromas with a hint of burnt match; full body; tight, herbal, concentrated, cherry and red berry fruit flavors with sharp acid-

ity; full tannin; tight and lean on the finish; lingering after-taste. Highly recommended.” California Grapevine

$3499per bottle

2005Zinfandel

Elsbree Vineyard


Papapietro Perry(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)

“Ben Papapietro grew up in a family of home wine-makers and wine lovers. He developed a passion for

Pinot Noir early on after tasting a number of Burgundies from the mid-1950s. He struck up a friendship with Burt Williams of Williams Selyem fame while both were working at the San Francisco Newspaper Agency. In the 1970s, Ben was helping Burt make his homemade garage wine and he continued to work each harvest at Williams Selyem after the winery was started in the early 1980s. Ben began making his own homemade wine in 1980 and a few years later was joined by Bruce Perry, another fellow worker at the San Francisco Newspaper Agency. Upon the urgings of family and friends, they started Papapietro Perry in 1998 with an initial release of 75 cases of Pinot Noir. Today they produce well-regarded small lots of Pinot Noir (and Zinfandel) from prime vineyards on the Sonoma Coast and in the Russian River and Anderson Valleys.” PinotFile

Ben papapietro, proprietor & Winemaker

Pinot Noir“The 2006 Papapietro Perry Pinots Noirs offer a text-book example of the variability of quality offered in this vintage… all of these wines are exceptionally well made and in most instances the kinds of wines that I’d cellar into next year to let them develop. I expect that those who own a collection will find different favorites over time.” Wine Spectator

2006 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Leras Family Vineyards ______________________ 49.99

“Complex and well-proportioned, with a mix of smoky, toasty oak and ripe plum, wild berry and plummy Pinot Noir fruit that’s clean and refreshing, ending with mineral-pebble notes. Drink now through 2011. 1,200 cases made.” Wine Spectator

2006 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Elsbree Vineyard 49.99“Spicy and savory, with dried currant, sage, herb and mineral flavors that are subtle and detailed on the fin-ish. Drink now through 2011. 675 cases made.” Wine Spectator

2006 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Charles Vineyard __ 49.99“Serves up a mix of spice, floral and wild berry fruit, with a minerally edge to the texture and tannins. Drink now through 2010. 750 cases made.” Wine Spectator

2006 Pinot Noir Charles Vineyard ___________ 49.99


The couple’s handcrafted wine is a blend of classic Bordeaux varieties sourced by Geneviève from dis-

tinctive terroirs of Napa Valley. The entire winemaking process at Portfolio, Limited Edition - from grape picking to bottling - is done by hand, crafted at the couple’s petite, “gravity flow” winery. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, the wine is bottled unfiltered to fully capture the true essence of the grapes, the terroir and the vintage. Naturally handcrafted, the complex nose of the 1999 vintage also reflects deep black currant fruit and a note of toasty, sweet oak. Densely colored with profound extrac-tion and high, fine tannins, the wine maintains a graceful balance; its generosity mirrors the Napa Valley terroir. Geneviève Janssens, a winemaker with a lifelong appreciation for art, was born to a French viticultural family. Geneviève moved to California in 1979 to work at Robert Mondavi Winery as an assistant oenologist. In 1989, she was appointed Director of Production at Opus One, a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton-Rothschild. She was responsible for creating the team, the environ-ment and the program. The wine is now legendary. In 1997 Geneviève became the Director of Winemaking at Robert Mondavi Winery. Currently, she is a key mem-ber of the team developing the To-Kalon project, the largest wood fermenting facility in the world. In her cur-rent role she is responsible for overseeing 24 labels for the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville. In May 2001, the French government awarded Geneviève with one of its highest honors in the field of Agriculture, the prestigious “Croix de Chevalière dans l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole.” She was also honored with

the title of “Commandeur d’Honneur de l’Ordre du Bontemps” in Pauillac, France. Luc Janssens, an artist with a lifelong appreciation for wine, was born in Brussels, Belgium where he graduated with Honors from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. As a printmaker and photographer, he has been involved with photo-etching techniques since the early 1970’s and is today among a handful of artists worldwide practicing the painstaking and beautiful lost art of photogravure.

LuC and Genevieve JanSSenS

2005 Portfolio _________________ 149.992004 Portfolio _________________ 129.992003 Portfolio _________________ 129.992002 Portfolio _________________ 129.992001 Portfolio _________________ 119.99

Portfolio(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Densely colored with profound extraction and high, fine tannins, the wine maintains a graceful balance; its generosity mirrors the Napa Valley terroir.


“One of my favorite Rhône Ranger producers is Linne Calodo’s Matt Trevisan. He has been

courageous in avoiding the mainstream approach to selling Rhône Ranger wines via varietal labeling, pre-ferring to make the best blends possible à la some of the Central Coast’s most successful producers (i.e., Sine Qua Non, L’Aventure, Saxum, and Villa Creek). Wine Advocate

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

2004 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 _ 179.992004 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Cask 23 ________________________ mag. 329.992004 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Cask 23 _______________________ 3.0 liter 849.992004 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fay ___ 84.992004 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fay mag. 159.992004 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Fay _________________________ 3.0 liter 319.992004 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

SLV _________________________ 3.0 liter 499.99

Linne Calodo(paSO rOBleS, CalifOrnia)



2006 Leona’s ______________________ 44.992005 Leona’s ______________________ 44.992005 Problem Child __________________ 44.992005 Slacker ______________________ 41.992006 Sticks & Stones __________________ 64.99

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Founder Warren Winiarski brought international recognition to California wine-

making and the Napa Valley when the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon won the now famous 1976 Paris tasting, also known as the “Judgment of Paris.” More than thirty years later, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars estate Cabernet Sauvignons continue to garner international acclaim. Now produced by the partnership of Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori, the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ legacy maintains a vision to fashion wines of richness and ripeness balanced by restraint, wines of complex subtle-ty, and wines that taste distinctively of the vineyard sites. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ three estate grown Cabernet Sauvignons—cask 23, S.L.V., and fay—are among the most highly regarded and sought after Cabernet Sauvignons worldwide.

matt treviSan, proprietor & Winemaker


Gordy venneri and myLeS anderSon, proprietor & Winemaker

Walla Walla Vintners(WaShingtOn State)

An Exciting New Acquisition!


matt treviSan, proprietor & Winemaker

Walla Walla Vintners, bonded in 1995, is a limited-production winery dedicated to making hand-

crafted, premium red wines --Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee’, Malbec, Merlot, and Sangiovese. The owners and winemakers are Myles Anderson and Gordon Venneri, who celebrated their twelfth anniver-sary of making commercial wine together in December 2007. Over the years, they have assisted other wineries by custom crushing or making wine for Cadence, Spring Valley Vineyards, “K” Vintners, and others. The wines are currently, only distributed in eight states.

2006 Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley __________ 24.99This is the twelfth vintage they have crafted this iconic wine. The 88% Cabernet Franc is blended with 12% Merlot. The centerpiece of this Cabernet Franc is Weinbau Vineyards near Mattawa farmed by Miguel Rodriquez, Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers - Grower of the Year in 2007.

We think Weinbau Vineyard is one of the best Cabernet Franc vineyards in North America providing a Franc that is always elegant and charming, true to the varietal with a toasted brown sugar finish. This is a `gimme some more` Franc that oozes with rich, creamy flavors of sweet spices --- nutmeg, ground allspice, clove and lavender laced Herbs de Provence.

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Sagemoor Vineyard _____ 37.99Sagemoor Cabernet Sauvignon has become their ‘signature’ Cabernet Sauvignon. This well integrated wine contains 79% of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% each of Malbec and Petit Verdot. This is a classy wine that is age worthy and will bring a lot of pleasure to the collector who loves to cellar magnificent Cabernets. 613 cases produced.

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley _____ 32.99Walla Walla Vintners is prideful of the great `Cabs` they have crafted over the last twelve years and the 2005 is a regal wine containing 79% Cabernet Sauvignon from six wonderful vine-yards: Dwelley, Lefore, Pepper Bridge, Sagemoor, Seven Hills, and Tokar Mill Creek Vineyards. They added 6% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot and 3% each of Carmenere, Malbec and Petit Verdot to elevate the complexity and round-ness of this royal wine. 731 cases produced.

2005 Washington State Cuveé ______________ 25.99Since 1996 they have crafted a blend of extraordinary vine-yards and wines that they feel belong together. The 2005 edi-tion contains 40% Merlot from Cordon Grove, Killian, Spring Creek and Sagemoor Vineyards; 18% Cabernet Sauvignon from Lefore and Sagemoor Vineyards; 18% Cabernet Franc from Cordon Grove, Sagemoor and Weinbau Vineyards; 9% Syrah from Goose Ridge Vineyard; 6% Malbec from Frazier Bluff; 3% Carmenere from Dwelley Vineyard; 3% Petit Verdot from Frazier Bluff and 3% Sangiovese from Walla Walla Sundance Vineyard. The deep ruby color lets you know that this is a showstopper! It is a balanced heavyweight with layers of exquisite flavors of bright fruits and charming spices with sweet edges. 763 cases produced.



French for ‘truth’, Vérité reflects a commit-ment to crafting the most authentic expres-

sion of the vineyard.Simply put, but profound in its intent, Vérité is dedicated to producing red wines of style and substance using traditional methods and the finest fruit from mountain vineyards through-out Sonoma County.The Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley. This unique location is known for superior soil, cli-mate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.Vérité produces three red blends, La Muse, La Joie, and Le Désir.

French for ‘inspiration’, La Muse is crafted primarily from Merlot fruit and represents a Pomerol-style wine.2001 La Muse ___________________ 119.99Rated 94/100, Wine AdvocateRated 92/100, Steve Tanzer

2002 La Muse ___________________ 149.99 Rated 94/100, Wine AdvocateaRated 92/100, Steve Tanzer2003 La Muse ___________________ 149.99 Rated 93/100, Wine Advocate Rated 93/100, Steve TanzerLa Muse 6-bottle Vertical Collection ____ per set 699.99 This six-bottle collection features one bottle each of La Muse from the 1998 through 2003 vintages.

French for ‘joy’, La Joie emphasizes Cabernet Sauvignon and represents a Pauillac-style wine.2003 La Joie ____________________ 149.99 Rated 95/100, Wine AdvocateRated 94/100, Steve Tanzer

French for ‘desire’, Le Désir captures the grace and opulence of the best St. Emilion-styled wines.2001 Le Désir ____________________ 119.99 Rated 95/100, Wine AdvocateRated 93/100, Steve Tanzer2002 Le Désir ____________________ 149.99 Rated 97/100, Wine AdvocateRated 93/100, Steve Tanzer2003 Le Désir ____________________ 149.99 Rated 94/100, Wine AdvocateRated 93/100, Steve Tanzer

Vérité (SOnOma, CalifOrnia)Cellar Selection

All of the wines listed have been impeccably stored in our temperature and humidity controlled cellar since initial release. This is a great oppor-tunity to pick up some highly rated, extremely tasty, California reds to enjoy now or cellar for future tastings. Highly recommended!


vaneSSa WonG, Winemaker of peay vineyardS


In 1990, Mike was hired to be the Head Winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. Over the course of the next

nine years, he played a critical role in its development into a world class winery. During his tenure, Chateau Ste. Michelle was consistently recognized for the high quality of their wines. Literally dozens of Januik-made wines have received 90-plus scores in Wine Spectator. (During 1997 and 1998 alone, the Wine Spectator gave eighteen of his wines a score of 90 or above.) In 1999, Wine Enthusiast magazine named Mike one of the world’s ten Masters of Merlot. And twice in the last three years under his guidance, Chateau Ste. Michelle was named Winery of the Year by Wine and Spirits Magazine.

Januik(WaShingtOn State)

2005 Peay Vineyards Chardonnay Estate _________ 54.992004 Peay Vineyards Chardonnay Estate _________ 49.992004 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate __________ 54.992005 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Pomarium Estate ____ 59.992005 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Scallop Shelf Estate ___ 59.992005 Peay Vineyards Syrah La Bruma ___________ 49.992004 Peay Vineyards Syrah La Bruma ___________ 49.992005 Peay Vineyards Syrah Les Titans ___________ 49.992004 Peay Vineyards Syrah Les Titans ___________ 49.992003 Peay Vineyards Syrah Sonoma Coast ________ 47.99

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley ________ 29.992005 Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard __________ 29.992005 Merlot Columbia Valley ________________ 24.992005 Syrah Lewis Vineyard_________________ 29.99

Peay(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)

“When brothers Nick and Andy Peay set out to plant Pinot Noir on the Pacific coast, they searched for

land in California and Oregon, using USGS maps to pin-point breaks in the coastal range. They found a clearing above a bend in the Gualala River near Annapolis and planted 30 acres of vines in 1998; later Nick moved to Annapolis with his wife, Vanessa Wong, who had been the winemaker at Peter Michael, and they planted another 18 acres in 2001. Given their location four miles from the sea and 700 feet in elevation, they focused mainly on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a small amount of Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne. It’s the Rhône varieties that have stood out among the young vines, with a fragrant, litchi-scented Viognier and the two selections of Syrah. In ‘04, the bright, floral lift of La Bruma Syrah has a slight edge, emphasizing freshness with pure black raspberry flavors. In

‘05, it’s Les Titans, with a meaty richness and power that looks smarter as a young wine. Decant the ‘05 Pinot Noirs and they look pretty smart as well—deep, rich wines bal-anced by the freshness of the coast.” Wine & Spirits

mike Januik, proprietor & Winemaker

High in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Francisco, historic Mount Eden Vineyards makes

Chardonnays, Cabernets and Pinot Noirs that should be on your short list when searching out values from California. Harnessing the extraordinary soils of the old Martin Ray property in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Jeffrey and Ellie Patterson continue to grow some of California’s most com-manding, age-worthy Chardonnay, Cabernet and Pinot Noir.

Betz Family Winery (WaShingtOn State)


Mount Eden Vineyards(Santa Cruz, CalifOrnia)

Jeffrey & eLLie patterSon, WinemakerS

New Releases!2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate ________ 52.992006 Chardonnay Estate_____________ 49.992006 Chardonnay Saratoga Cuvee _______ 27.992007 Chardonnay Arroyo Secco _________ 19.992006 Pinot Noir Estate ______________ 44.992006 Pinot Noir Saratoga Cuvee ________ 27.99

-Cellar Selections-2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate _____ 3.0 liter 299.992004 Chardonnay Estate __________ mag. 99.992003 Chardonnay Estate___________ mag. 79.992003 Chardonnay Estate_____________ 37.992001 Chardonnay Estate _____________ 32.991998 Chardonnay Estate __________ 3.0 liter 374.992004 Pinot Noir Estate ______________ 39.99


“When a super-trained, world wise palate finds those grapes, refines his winemaking over several vintages,

and mercilessly reconfigures his cellar management to extract every nuance of flavor imaginable, then you have something truly special. You have wines that go beyond showing really good grapes, that reflect a more precise intelligence at work.Bob Betz is best known as the vice president of education and research for Stimson Lane, now retired, the company that owns Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest, Snoqualmie and more. He is a certified Master of Wine, the highest (and most difficult) diploma that the wine world can offer. He and his wife, Cathy, started their Betz Family Winery in 1998.” Seattle Times

2004 Clos de Betz ___________________ 34.992006 Syrah la Cote Rousse ______________ 59.992006 Syrah la Serenne ________________ 59.99

BoB Betz, proprietor & Winemaker



2006 Benovia Zinfandel Sonoma County _________ 34.992005 Carlisle Pietro’s Ranch Zinfandel ___________ 39.992005 Carlisle Sonoma County Zinfandel _________ 34.992004 Green and Red Zinfandel Tip Top Vineyard _____ 23.992006 Hartford Court Zinfandel Highwire _________ 42.992005 Nalle Zinfandel ____________________ 28.992005 Papapietro Perry Zinfandel Elsbree Vineyard ____ 34.992005 Ravenswood Barricia Zinfandel ___________ 27.992005 Ravenswood Belloni Zinfandel ____________ 27.992005 Ravenswood Dickerson Zinfandel __________ 27.992005 Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel ____________ 44.992005 Ridge Geyserville _________________ mag. 69.992005 Ridge Zinfandel Lytton Springs __________half 17.992005 Ridge Zinfandel Lytton Springs _________ mag. 69.992005 Ridge Zinfandel Lytton Springs ________ 3.0 liter 229.992004 Ridge Zinfandel Lytton Springs __________half 17.492004 Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch __________ Sale 29.972005 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles ___________ Sale 21.972005 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard _________ Sale 19.972004 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard _________ Sale 19.972005 Ridge Zinfandel York Creek ___________ Sale 19.972004 Ridge Zinfandel York Creek ___________ Sale 19.97

2006 Rombauer Zinfandel _________________ 26.992005 Rosenblum Harris Kratka Vineyard Zinfandel ___ 34.992005 Rosenblum Richard Sauret Vineyard Zinfandel __ 23.992005 Rosenblum Snows Lake Vineyard Lake County

Zinfandel _______________________________ 34.992004 Rosenblum Snows Lake Vineyard Lake County

Zinfandel _______________________________ 34.99N/V Rosenblum Vintner’s Cuvee Zinfandel ________ 11.992005 Sbragia Zinfandel Gino’s _______________ 27.992006 Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel ________ 19.992004 Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel _____________ 34.992005 The Terraces Zinfandel Quarry Vineyard ______ 27.992006 Williams Selyem Bacigalupi Vineyard Zinfandel __ 69.992006 Williams Selyem Feeney Vineyard Zinfandel ____ 69.992005 Williams Selyem Feeney Vineyard Zinfandel ____ 64.992004 Williams Selyem Feeney Vineyard Zinfandel ____ 69.992004 Williams Selyem Feeney Vineyard Zinfandel ___ mag. 139.992006 Williams Selyem Forchini Vineyard Zinfandel ___ 69.992005 Williams Selyem Forchini Vineyard Zinfandel ___ 74.992004 Williams Selyem Forchini Vineyard Zinfandel ___ 74.992005 Williams Selyem Bacigalupi Vineyard Zinfandel __ 69.99

“Spicy and lusty Zinfandel is America’s heritage red wine, and California winemakers are pro-

ducing Zins that all the world craves…Once again, when Americans see a challenge, they go for it. And when they recognize a great red wine, they flock to it. Commit a Zin.” Wine Enthusiast

In 1956, they moved to what is now “Gino’s Vineyard”, a five-acre parcel in the rocky hill-sides on the eastern bench of the valley. The vineyard was planted to Zinfandel about 25 years ago and produces quintessential Dry Creek Zin with brown/ginger spices and juicy rasp-berry and cherry fruit.

$2799per bottle

2005 Sbragia Family VineyardsGino’s Zinfandel

ed SBraGia & adam, Winemakerof SBraGia

Zinfandel The All-American Red


Leonetti Cellar(WaShingtOn State)

“It is indisputable that Leonetti is the most sought-after wine in the Northwest. What Harlan,

Diamond Creek and Turley are to California, Leonetti is to the Northwest: Washington’s first cult winery…As far as price goes, $50-$70 wines are fairly spendy in the Northwest, but for the quality they are downright modest compared with the com-pany they keep in Napa equivalents…” Wine Press Northwest The waiting list at Leonetti Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington, is more than 1000 names long—all eager to acquire a single bottle of Figgin’s monumen-tal Cabernet and outstanding Merlot.

WeLLS GutHrie, proprietor and HiS Wife

Copain(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)


2006 Merlot Columbia Valley _____________ 69.992005 Merlot Columbia Valley _____________ 69.99

“Wells Guthrie is one of the new breed of California wine producers (and they are

increasing in numbers dramatically) who believes in the importance of the vineyard first. Nothing of quality can be divorced from the intrinsic character of the vine-yards, their expositions, soils, and clonal selections. He has taken what he learned from working with Michel Chapoutier for two years, and at the Turley Winery, and has applied it in a brilliant fashion to various vine-yard sites throughout California. He is at his best when working with Rhône varietals, and I wouldn’t discount his Pinot Noirs…” Wine Advocate

(For additional selections please call 1-800-491-3438)

2006 Pinot Noir les Tous Ensemble ___________ 29.992006 Saisons des Vins Syrah L’hiver __________ 17.992006 Saisons des Vins Viognier L’ete __________ 13.99

of Leonetti CeLLarGary fiGGinS, proprietor & Winemaker


mark CappeLLano and riCHard martin, proprietorS


“A terrific source of sensational Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays made very much in the style of the wines proprietor Stephen Hansel loves the most, white and red Burgundies, this 80-acre estate

continues to build on a brilliant track record of high quality wines offered to consumers at sensa-tionally fair prices.” Wine Advocate

2006 Pinot Noir Cahill Lane ________________ 34.99“Light in color, but rich in flavors is the earthy, raspberry and cherry-scented (with a touch of spring flowers) 2006 Pinot Noir Cahill Lane. This has excellent ripeness, is plush and round, and should drink well for the next 5-7 years.” Wine Advocate, rated 92-94/100

2006 Chardonnay Cahill Lane ______________ 34.99“The light gold-colored 2006 Chardonnay Cahill Lane exhibits a steely, stony nose intermixed with peach, pear, and brioche notes. It is medium to full-bodied, has terrific up-front fruit, decent acidity, and a plump, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel. This is the most concentrated of the first three Chardonnays.” Wine Advocate, rated 94/100

-Cellar Selections- 2005 Chardonnay Cuvee Alyce _____________ 34.992006 Chardonnay Estate ________________ 34.992005 Chardonnay Estate ________________ 29.99 2005 Chardonnay North Slope _____________ 34.992005 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce ______________ 34.992002 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce ______________ 39.992006 Pinot Noir Estate __________________ 39.992006 Pinot Noir North Slope ______________ 39.992005 Pinot Noir South Slope ______________ 34.992007 Sauvignon Blanc __________________ 19.99

Walter Hansel Winery(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)

StepHen HanSeL, proprietor & Winemaker

Versant Vineyards(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Versant Estate is on Pritchard Hill, above Oakville, along the eastern mountains of the Napa Valley: elevations at

1300-1500 feet. It was planted in 1997 on 31 acres of hillside in rocky, red-clay loom, with south and west facing slopes - all estate fruit, family owned. It is with great pleasure that Brown Derby introduces the highly anticipated 2005 Versant Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage was blessed with almost perfect growing conditions and produced grapes of extraordinary flavor and concentration. They are fortunate to be working with renowned winemakers Randy & Debbie Lewis of Lewis Cellars who share their passion for crafting highly extracted powerful wines.

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot

$8499per bottle


“With the skill, experience, and passionate pur-suit of greatness, Lynn Penner-Ash created

and continues to produce with our family one of the finest Dundee Hills Pinot Noirs. Perhaps a little less known is our vineyard manager, Andy Humphrey. Lynn and Andy’s unified goal is to produce the best fruit possible from our sites, as always contingent on what nature, climate, and soil allow.” John Carter, proprietorLynn Penner-Ash drafts this delicious Pinot from some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Oregon, in the newly created Dundee Hills AVA. The production on

this wine is so small that apparently none has submit-ted to the major reviewers for rating, but having tasted the wine, I can attest to its quality. This is very elegant Pinot, medium ruby in color, with floral and charred cherry aromas, a soft mouthfeel of strawberry, char-coal, and earth, and fine but substantial tannin. The Brown derby consensus on our most recent sam-ple tasting is 92 points.

2006 Pinot Noir ________________________ 59.992005 Pinot Noir ________________________ 59.992004 Pinot Noir ________________________ 59.99

Dusky Goose(OregOn)

Le Cadeau(OregOn)

In 1996, Tom and Deb Mortimer purchased 28 rocky acres in the Willamette Valley; the heart of Oregon’s famed wine country.

Le Cadeau Pinot Noir is the result of these dedicated winemakers very meticulous “winegrowing” and “winemaking” practices. The vineyard is located on a high-elevation volcanic basalt hillside, and is often described as Oregon’s rockiest vineyard. From this extraordinary place comes some very distinctive Oregon Pinot Noir.“Previously flying under Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate radar screen, if the wines continue to perform as they did in 2005, Pinot fans everywhere will be jumping on this winery’s mailing list. The three wines are all estate grown and bottled.” Wine Advocate

2006 Pinot Noir Cote Est__________________________________ 54.992005 Pinot Noir Diversite _________________________________ 54.99 2006 Pinot Noir Diversite _______________________________ mag. 109.992006 Pinot Noir Equinoxe _________________________________ 54.992006 Pinot Noir Equinoxe _______________________________ mag. 109.992006 Pinot Noir Rocheaux ________________________________ 54.99


tom & deB mortimer, proprietorS

Lynn penner aSH, Winemaker


“As I reported las year, Les Behrens and his wife, Lisa, purchased the interest of their

partner, Bob Hitchcock, and the name Behrens and Hitchcock will be history after the following 2004s are released. Under the new name, Erna Schein (Les Behrens’ mother’s name), the goal will be to produce more limited, but also more interesting cuvées. Beginning with the 2005s, all the wines will be released under the Erna Schein label, and production is unlikely to exceed 3,000 cases. As I have written many times, this is a fun place to visit…a hippy commune on top of Spring Mountain where everyone does what they want, and has a heck of a good time while they do it. From a wine critic’s perspective, the wines are wonderful. They are loaded with fruit and per-sonality, much like the proprietors.” Wine Advocate

LeS BeHrenS, proprietor & Winemaker

Erna Schein and Behrens & Hitchcock(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

2005 Front Man ____________________ 79.99Robert Parker writes that the wine is a “full-throttle, in-your-face, voluptuous, brash effort,” likening it too a “sexy beast” (was reviewed as 2005 Fat Boy in The Wine Advocate, Issue 168). 65% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot. 375 cases produced.

2005 Herrick-Moulds Cabernet Sauvignon ______ 69.99Wine Critic Stephen Tanzer writes that the wine “fin-ishes with suave tannins and terrific sappy, peppery length” giving it a barrel score of 91-94. (International Wine Cellar, Issue 132). 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot” The Wine Advocate rating was 92-952006 Jersey Boy ____________________ 59.99This wine has a beautiful dark garnet color with a nose that opens up to floral aromas of orchid and violet and moves on to notes of sage and Asian Spice. The mouth-feel is lush and balanced with plenty of stuffing. Focused flavors of black cherry, tamarind and sassafras follow through to a plum and cardamom finish. 46% Syrah, 34% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot. 330 cases produced.

2006 Petite Sirah Spring Mountain District _____ 54.99The Spring Mountain District Petite Sirah is yet anoth-er 2006 that leaves us gushing about the layers of sweet and rich spice. A gorgeous purple/black color with edges of magenta, the wine exudes marvelous aromas of holi-day spice, cinnamon, clove and telicherry. This is a powerful wine with silky tannins and a solid structure to support the flavors of cola, cassis, espresso and sweet, smoky oak. 92% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. 300 cases produced.

-Cellar Selections-2000 Behrens & Hitchcock Merlot Las Amigas ________ 44.992002 Behrens & Hitchcock Merlot Napa Valley _______ 42.992003 Behrens & Hitchcock Merlot Napa Valley _______ 44.992004 Behrens & Hitchcock Syrah Homage to Ed Oliviera __ 64.992003 Behrens & Hitchcock 10th Anniversary Blend _____ 64.992004 Behrens & Hitchcock Kenefick Ranch Cuvee ______ 79.992005 Erna Schein Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard Homage to

Ed Olivera ________________________ 79.99



JC Cellars(San franCiSCO, CalifOrnia)

“An impressive portfolio of full-throttle, All-American wines has been produced by pro-prietor Jeff Cohn, who continues to demonstrate a Midas touch with an assortment of varietals.” Wine Advocate2006 Broken Compass Red Wine _______________ 34.99100% Syrah

2007 First Date Roussanne/Marsanne ____________ 26.992006 Syrah Fess Parker’s Vineyard ______________ 29.992005 Syrah Fess Parker’s Vineyard ______________ 27.9983% Syrah, 17% Petite Syrah“Layers upon layers of aromatics, textures and flavors that seem to flow from the beginning to the end and back to the beginning again. We have been producing wine from these vineyards since 1997 and with each year the fruit just seems to get better and more complex. With that said, the 2005 vintage has gone further then any other Fess Parker has gone. The black fruits are darker; the red fruit brighter, the mid-palate is almost a diving board to a finish that just seems to go on and on. The essence of Central coast Syrah.” Jeff Cohen

2005 Syrah Rockpile Haley’s Reserve ____________ 54.992006 Syrah California Cuvee _________________ 24.992005 Syrah California Cuvee _________________ 22.9992% Syrah, 8% Petite Syrah“Always a new experience every year for us at JC Cellars, it’s a chance to take wines we have produced and nurtured along the way and produce not just a wine, but a experience that repre-sents the many aromatics and flavors of the different AVAs of California. This year’s blend has become my favorite so far. Gushing over with all kinds of blackberry and blueberry fruit intermixed with some minerality. A touch of smoke and a hint of peach skin from the Viognier that makes this wine just a little more then intriguing.” Jeff Cohen


Jeff & aLexanddra CoHn, proprietorS & WinemakerS

Hourglass(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

“A tiny four-acre site located near St. Helena, Hourglass is owned by Jeff and Carolyn Smith. Their frequently

brilliant Cabernet Sauvignons are produced under the guid-ance of wine consultant Bob Foley. Production averages 500 to 600 cases, and these offerings are well worth the effort to track down.” Wine Advocate

Jeff SmitH, proprietor

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon__________________ 149.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon_______________ mag. 339.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon ______________ mag. 379.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 129.99


ron CoLeman, proprietor & Winemaker

Thomas(OregOn)

This tiny production Pinot is pure and bright, with aromas of fresh plum, vanilla, and a hint of some-

thing like cured bacon, bringing to mind a grand Cru Cote de Nuits. Precise black cherry and mineral flavors over a bed of fine tannins suggest that this wine might age for eight years or more.

“John Thomas is one of the most original, artisan pro-ducers of Pinot Noir in the United States. There is no spin here, he is just the real deal when it comes to hand-crafted wines. There is no other Pinot Noir in the United States that approximates Burgundy like John

Thomas, at least I’ve never tasted one…(he) is a one man operation and a purist…He was one of the original producers in Oregon to plant with higher density and to understand that it’s all about pounds per plant versus tons per acre. I’m not sure that there is no other person who is more intimately connected with it down to trucking it into Portland for sale…” Steve Lutz, Lenne Estate Wines

2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley __________ 54.992006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley ________ mag. 114.99


Tamarack Cellars(WaShingtOn State)

“Tamarack Cellars’ winery is located by the Walla Walla airport on a former military base. It offers some of the

best red wine values among all the Washington wines in my tastings. Kudos to Tamarack Cellars for an outstanding, indi-vidualistic lineup of well priced wines. …For those who want to experience high-quality Cabernet Franc without paying Cheval Blanc or Dalla Valle Maya prices, this is the one.” Wine Advocate

JoHn tHomaS, proprietor & Winemaker

2006 Cabernet Franc _____________________ 24.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley _________ 27.992006 Firehouse Red ______________________ 19.992006 Merlot Columbia Valley _________________ 25.992004 Syrah Columbia Valley _________________ 27.99


Diamond CreekA Tradition of Excellence(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

ron JunGe & tHe Late aL BrounSteinThe legendary Al Brounstein founded Diamond

Creek Vineyards in 1968. It is California’s first Cabernet Sauvignon-only estate. In 1967, at age 47, Brounstein bought the land in the Napa Valley hills near Calistoga on Diamond Mountain that would become Diamond Creek Vineyards. It was the first commercial vineyard established on Diamond Mountain since Prohibition.

2006 Gravelly Meadow ___________________ 159.99 2006 Gravelly Meadow ________________ 3.0 liter 819.99 2005 Gravelly Meadow ___________________ 159.992005 Gravelly Meadow ________________ 3.0 liter 819.992004 Gravelly Meadow ___________________ 159.992003 Gravelly Meadow ___________________ 149.992002 Gravelly Meadow ___________________ 149.992000 Gravelly Meadow ___________________ 129.991998 Gravelly Meadow ___________________ 149.991989 Gravelly Meadow _________________ mag. 299.991988 Gravelly Meadow _________________ mag. 299.992006 Red Rock Terrace ___________________ 159.992006 Red Rock Terrace ________________ 3.0 liter 819.992005 Red Rock Terrace ___________________ 159.992005 Red Rock Terrace ________________ 3.0 liter 819.992004 Red Rock Terrace ___________________ 159.992004 Red Rock Terrace _________________ mag. 379.992004 Red Rock Terrace ________________ 3.0 liter 759.992003 Red Rock Terrace ___________________ 149.992003 Red Rock Terrace ________________ 3.0 liter 799.992002 Red Rock Terrace ___________________ 149.992001 Red Rock Terrace ___________________ 174.99

1989 Red Rock Terrace ____________________ 149.991989 Red Rock Terrace __________________ mag. 299.991988 Red Rock Terrace __________________ mag. 299.992006 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 159.992006 Volcanic Hill ___________________ 3.0 liter 819.992005 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 159.992005 Volcanic Hill ___________________ 3.0 liter 159.992004 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 159.992004 Volcanic Hill ____________________ mag. 79.992004 Volcanic Hill ___________________ 3.0 liter 759.992003 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 149.992003 Volcanic Hill ___________________ 3.0 liter 799.992002 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 149.992001 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 174.992000 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 129.991989 Volcanic Hill ____________________ mag. 299.991983 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 149.991982 Volcanic Hill ______________________ 299.992006 Magnum Set (one magnum each GM, RRT, VH) __ 1199.992005 Magnum Set (one magnum each GM, RRT, VH) __ 1199.99 2003 Magnum Set (one magnum each GM, RRT, VH) __ 999.99



Barbour Vineyards(napa Valley, CaliOrnia)

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 129.99 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 119.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Etched) ________ mag. 399.99After tasting literally dozens of bottled 2002 and 2003 Cabernet and proprietary blends from Napa’s most elite properties, our staff concluded that two really stood out. The 2002 Harlan Estate (rated 100/100 by Robert Parker) and the 2003 Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon (not yet rated). Unfortunately, our 2002 Harlan Estate allocation will be quite miniscule and there is already a waiting list. However, we were able to capture a few cases of the beautifully made 2003 Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon. Act now as only 285 cases were produced by winemaker Heidi Barret.

2002 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 119.99The 2002 Barbour Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is repre-sentative of both Jim’s St. Helena vineyard, and winemaker Heidi Barrett’s style. The vineyard, planted with Grace Clone 7, continues to mature nicely. After 23 months in French oak barrels, it is drinking beautifully. The wine is deep ruby in color, with a nose of dark, sweet fruits and hints of coffee and spice. It has a lush, layered mouthfeel, beginning with some muscle but then softening to show intriguing notes of mocha, tar, spices and even some citrus, ending with a blast of fruiti-ness. The wine finishes firm and long and it opens up nicely in the glass.

They produced just under 200 cases this year.

2001 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 119.99“There were about 100 cases produced of this limited produc-tion Cabernet. The well-known winemaking consultant, Heidi Barrett, makes the wine…these wines are made from the famed Grace clone of Cabernet Sauvignon (from Grace Family Vineyards).” Robert Parker

Jim Barbour, owner and vineyard manager, is known by most wine industry people in Napa Valley. He is an

esteemed manager who takes on high end projects…or should we say they take on him. Over 15 years, Jim has lead the way in managing and developing some of the best known vine-yards in the Napa Valley, including: Amuse Bouche, Barbour Vineyards, Barnett Vineyard, Bella Oaks Vineyard, Blank Vineyards, Blankiet Vineyards, Chiarello Vineyards, Husic Vienyards, Keever Vienyards, La Sirena Vineyards, Lynch Vineyards, Parallel Vineyards, Pillar Rock Vineyards, Policy Vineyards, Revana Family Vineyards, Seaver Vineyards, Snowden Vineyards, Von Strasser Vineyards & Wolf Vineyards. Working with Heidi Barrell on other revered proj-ects led Jim to his brilliant choice of winemakers for his own label.Only 200 cases produced - 100% Cab: Six bottle maxi-mum purchase.

Heidi Barrett, Winemaker & Jim BarBour, proprietor




mike neuffer, proprietor & Winemaker

“One of the flagship properties in the Jackson Family Farm empire…The winery seems to go from strength to strength, producing wines of extraordinary power,

but also remarkable delineation and elegance. Most of the fruit, which is a blend from Napa as well as Sonoma, tends to come from Jess Jackson’s vineyards on Mount Veeder, and the Alexander Valley Mountain Estate, with some additions from the benchlands of Rutherford.” Robert Parker

2003 Cardinale _______________________________________ 139.99“The brilliant 2003 Cardinale, from Jess Jackson’s vineyards on Mt. Veeder, Howell Mountain, Stag’s Leap, and the Oakville corridor, is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot. It boasts an inky/pur ple color as well as a beautifully perfumed nose of creme de cassis smoke, cedar, licorice, and spice box. A sweet, expan-sive, full-bodied attack is followed by impressive purity, elegance, and concentration as well as layers of flavor and ripe, well-integrated tannin. It can be drunk now or cel-lared for 15+ years.” Robert Parker, rated 95/100

2002 Cardinale _______________________________________ 149.99“The extraordinary 2002 Cardinale (88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot from vineyards Mount Veeder, Keyes, and To-Kalon) was aged in 100% new French oak. This inky/purple-colored Pauillac-styled red boasts notes of cedar wood, licorice, and black currants along with a smoky, ripe, full-bodied palate impression, terrific concen-tration, sweet tannin, and multiple layers. It should hit its peak in 2-4 years, and last through 2020.” Robert Parker, rated 95/100

2001 Cardinale _______________________________________ 139.99“The 2001 Cardinale allies power with elegance, exhibiting a sweet nose of black fruits, pain grillé, espresso roast, and toasty oak. Rich, full bodied, opulent, and surprisingly forward, it possesses copious quantities of fruit and glycerin in addition to a heady, voluptuous finish that lasts for 45+ seconds.” Robert Parker, rated 93/100

Cardinale (napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Nicholas Cole Cellars(WaShingtOn State)

Nicholas Cole Cellars is a small, artisan winery in Walla Walla, Washington devoted to red wine of exceptional character and qual-

ity. Each bottle is carefully crafted and blended for the ultimate balance of concentration, complexity and grace while remaining true to Columbia Valley terroir. Production is extremely limited.

2005 Michelle _____________________________________ 49.992004 Reserve _____________________________________ 99.99


riCk JoneS, proprietor and HiS dauGHter, HeatHer

Hamacher(OregOn)

Jones Family (napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Hamacher wines is a one-man operation. Eric Hamacher has a degree in oenology an viticulture from UC

Davis. More importantly, he has 16 harvests of experience ranging from cellar rat to chief winemaker at such well known facilities as Chalone and Etude in California. This is his fledgling solo project. Given the quality of his first vintages and his enthusiastic following, this is a winery to watch and support early on.

Eric’s best results come from managing the vineyard, using wild yeasts, malolactic bacteria and minimal handling. To achieve his goal of making wines with elegance, richness and complexity, he blends wines made from eleven differ-ent vineyard sources in the Willamette Valley. His Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are encouraging examples of the more Burgundian style coming out of Oregon.


2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate ______________ 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate ______________ 119.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate ______________ 99.99“The saturated dark plum/ruby/purple-tinged 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon offers hints of garrigue, licorice, smoke, plums, blueberries, and black currants in its medium-bodied person-ality. More austere than the 2002, but nicely structured, rich, and impressively pure with moderately high, but sweet tan-nin, it will benefit from 1-3 years of bottle age. Consume it over the following 8-10 years.” Robert Parker

2005 The Sisters Proprietary Red ______________ 59.992004 The Sisters Proprietary Red ______________ 69.992003 The Sisters Proprietary Red ______________ 59.99“The 2003 The Sisters possesses a slightly deeper color than its 2002 counterpart in addition to autumnal underbrush, sweet plum and cherry fruit notes. It also has a silky texture and medium body; drink it over the next 5-6 years.” Robert Parker

eriC HamaCHer, proprietor & Winemaker

“Rick Jones’s hillside vineyard above Calistoga grows some of the finest Cabernet in the Valley. That may

have something to do with the people he’s tapped to consult for him: star vineyard-guru David Abreu (Araujo, Colgin, Staglin) and star winemaker Heidi Barrett (Screaming Eagle, Showket, La Sirena). This is true cult California Cabernet - the kind of wine you never, ever see on store shelves.” Wine Advocate

2004 Pinot Noir Oregon

$3999per bottle


Harry peterSon-nedry, pro-prietor & Winemaker


Reininger Winery(WaShingtOn State)“America’s Top 10 Merlot Producers.” Wine & SpiritsReininger Winery of Walla Walla, Washington has been

named one of “America’s Top 10 Merlot Producers” by Wine & Spirits Magazine. The June 2005 issue gives the 2001 Walla Walla Valley Merlot 93 (100) points. The rating and wine description follows.“The Reininger Winery is a small (4,000 cases) operation specializing in wines produced from Walla Walla Valley fruit. Chuck Reininger, its winemaker, is a former mountaineering guide (his office is adorned with photographs of him peril-ously hanging from cliffs thousands of feet above where nor-mal people dwell) who has found that producing wines also allows him to commune with nature. Stylistically, Reininger’s wines stand out in Walla Walla as they are not highly extract-ed, powerfully concentrated, and massively oaked. Rather, his efforts are elegant (yet full-flavored!), angle-free, and can be sensuously textured.” Wine Advocate

2003 Syrah Walla Walla Valley ________________ 29.992003 Merlot Walla Walla Valley _______________ 27.99

Ridgecrest Vineyards(OregOn)

“Harry Peterson-Nedry, one of the founding partners of Chehalem, is the sole owner of this winery. Located

on the crest of Ribbon Ridge, outside of Newburg, its 37 acres of vineyards (Ridgecrest) have long been the source of some of Chehalem’s finest wines. His vineyard having attained maturity (the vines are now 24 years old), Peterson-Nedry has decided to launch his own private label.” Wine Advocate

2005 Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge _______________ 54.992004 Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge _______________ 54.99

CHuCk reininGer, proprietor & Winemaker



Archery Summit(OregOn)

Archery Summit produces what many deem to be Oregon’s finest Pinot Noir from its 100 acres of estate

vineyards in the Red Hills of Dundee.

2005 Pinot Noir Arcus Estate _________________ 89.992004 Pinot Noir Arcus Estate _________________ 84.992004 Pinot Noir Arcus Estate ______________ mag. 179.99

2004 Pinot Noir Estate _________________ 149.992005 Pinot Noir Premiere Cuvee _______________ 44.992005 Pinot Noir Red Hills Estate _______________ 89.992004 Pinot Noir Red Hills Estate _______________ 84.992004 Pinot Noir Red Hills Estate ____________ mag. 179.992003 Pinot Noir Red Hills Estate _______________ 69.992003 Pinot Noir Renegade Ridge _______________ 54.99

Bryant Family Vineyard(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

“Don Bryant is a perfectionist who demands the very best from his brilliantly exposed 15 acres situated near

Pritchard Hill and Lake Hennessy. Just over 1,000 cases of profoundly concentrated wine can be produced from this vineyard. Since the first vintage, 1992, there has been only one slight hiccup, when the winemaker was changed after 2001. Bryant produces one of Napa Valley’s most profound Cabernet Sauvignons.” Wine Advocate

1998 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 399.99Rated 93/100, Wine Advocate

2001 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 399.99Rated 91/100, Wine Advocate

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon ________________ 599.99Rated 95/100, Wine Advocate

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon_________________ 599.99Rated 90-92/100, Wine Advocate

ron JunGe & anna matzinGer, Winemaker


miCHaeL truJiLLo, proprietor & Winemaker

“No other winery in the world turns out 20,000 cases of profound Chardonnay as Steve Kistler does each year.

With a dizzying number of vineyard-designated wines, all justified in my opinion, Kistler is an extraordinary source of handcrafted, profoundly complex and complete Chardonnays that must be tasted to be believed. And let’s not forget his progress with Pinot Noir. Most of his greatest achievements with this fickle grape have not yet been released, but, wow, wait until readers taste these gems!” Robert Parker


Kistler(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)

Karl Lawrence Cellars(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 64.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon _______________ mag. 129.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 59.991998 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 44.99

J u s t A r r i v e d !Two very close friends with a common dream of producing a fine wine founded Karl Lawrence Cellar in 1991. The

name “Karl Lawrence” comes from combining the middle name of the two founding partners: Michael Karl Trujillo and Bryan Lawrence Henry. It is the commitment of both found-ing partners to produce a unique and outstanding Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. To create a Cabernet Sauvignon that will reflect superior Napa Valley quality and express the origins of the grapes used to make the wine. This blend of 79% Morisoli Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon again defines the unique style of the Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is forward and up-front, giving way to complex, rich, well-structured Cabernet. Dark in color, with generous and forward aromas of black currant, black cherry, spice and bit-tersweet chocolate. The flavors are unblushing and densely packed, showing plenty of fruit and flavor for graceful aging. It will only improve with time.

2007 Chardonnay

Les Noisetiers

$6499per bottle



Belle GlosBelle Glos is dedicated to the production of Pinot Noir.

With the 2003 vintage, it offers bottlings from three sites in California’s coastal growing areas: the Sonoma Coast; Taylor Lane Vineyard, also on the Sonoma Coast; and the Clark & Telephone Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. The brand is named for Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, co-founder of Caymus. The winemakers are Chuck’s son Joseph Wagner and Jon Bolta.

2007 Pinot Noir Las Alturas _________________ 54.99

Caymus VineyardsCaymus was founded in the Napa Valley in 1972 by

Charles F. (Charlie) and Lorna Belle Glos Wagner with their son Charles J. (Chuck) Wagner. Chuck Wagner contin-ues to direct all viticulture and winemaking at Caymus, which focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon. Caymus Special Selection is the only wine in the world to have twice been name as Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year.

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon __________________ 64.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection ________ 149.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection ______ mag. 329.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection ________ 729.99

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection ____ 3.0 liter 699.991998 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection ______ mag. 299.99

ConundrumWhile Conundrum was developed at Caymus, this non-

traditional white-wine blend became an independent brand with the 2003 vintage, Conundrum’s 15th. Jon Bolta, who has crafted his wine from its debut in 1989, remains its winemaker.

2006 Conundrum ______________________ 22.992005 Conundrum_______________________ 22.99

Mer SoleilMer Soleil, located in the Santa Lucia Highlands appella-

tion of Monterey County, is a partnership between Chuck Wagner and his son Charlie Wagner II. Charlie Wagner is the winemaker for both Mer Soleil Chardonnay and a late-harvest white wine, Mer Soleil LATE, first released in fall 2002.

2006 Chardonnay Silver Unoaked _____________ 34.992005 Chardonnay Barrel Fermented ____________ 35.99

Caymus Family(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

2006Cabernet Sauvignon

Special Selection

J u s t A r r i v e d !

$14999per bottle

$32999per magnum

$72999per 3.0 liter


“If you want the wines made by our Oregon Winery to watch, you might want to hurry.

Privé Vineyard near Newberg is perhaps Oregon’s smallest winery at 250 cases, and it’s quickly becoming one of the state’s most exclusive. Under the direction of wife-husband team winemaker Tina Hammond and viticulturalist Mark Hammond, Privé Pinot Noir is gaining high acclaim.At last year’s Northwest Wine Summit, the largest judging of Northwest wines, the Privé 2001 Le Nord Pinot Noir earned Best Oregon Wine. And that was the Hammonds’ first release. Word of the wines traveled fast. The first vintage sold out in six months, the second in two weeks. Now, everything goes quickly on futures, and there isn’t even enough for wine shops. Just three restaurants get Privé for their lists: the Dundee Bistro, Joel Palmer House in nearby Dayton and The Herbfarm in Woodinville, Wash… Their house and winery sit in the midst of the vineyards, which are called Le Nord (North) and Le Sud (South)

Le Nord is about 75 feet higher in elevation and results in 170 cases of wine by the same name. It sees 100% French oak—30% new… ‘It’s got an unusual personality,’ Tina said. ‘It’s an ele-gant Pinot Noir with nice layers and complexity. It’s our crowd-pleaser.’ The lower vineyard, Le Sud, ripens a bit earlier, but the grapes are allowed to get ever-so-slightly riper, and the wine sees 100% new French oak.” Andy Perdue, Wine Press Northwest

2006 Pinot Noir Le Nord ___________________ 59.992005 Pinot Noir Le Nord ___________________ 59.992003 Pinot Noir Le Nord ___________________ 64.992006 Pinot Noir Le Sud ____________________ 74.99 2005 Pinot Noir Le Sud ____________________ 69.99


“When this winery gets everything right, they produce some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons made in

northern California. The 1997s were magical, as were the 2001s. The 2002s complete a trilogy of great vintages and potentially long-lived classics of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% new French oak, with malolactic in barrel, and no fining or filtration.” Robert Parker

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain ______ 159.99“It possesses a seductive perfume of black currants, cherry liqueur, raspberries, plums and figs, great ripeness, sweet tan-nin, full-bodied, powerful flavors, a silky palate, and an allur-ing voluptuousness. Drink it over the next 12-15+ years.” Robert Parker, rated 92/100

1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain ______ 119.99

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder _________ 174.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder _________ 174.99

“…its blueberry, crème de cassis, floral, and roasted coffee-scented bouquet is followed by a wine with huge, fruit, struc-ture, concentration and richness as well as a tannic, powerful finish. Anticipated maturity 2009-2020+.” Robert Parker, rated 94+/100

2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder _________ 174.99“The magnificent 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder boasts an extraordinary perfume of lead pencil shavings intermixed with charcoal, blueberries, blackberries, and cas-sis. This provocative Cabernet possesses the highest tannin level, but also the most concentration, texture, and depth. As it sits in the glass, scents of flowers, espresso roast, and black fruits emerge. A tour de force in Cabernet Sauvignon.” Robert Parker, rated 96/100

Lokoya(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Prive Vineyards(OregOn)

CHriS Carpenter, Winemaker



Sean tHaCkrey, proprietor & Winemaker

The Terraces(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

For 18 years, The Terraces has been a family winery pro-ducing small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.

They are proud of their history, their vineyards and their wines.

The Zinfandel is aged for approximately 18 months in both American and French oak with about 35% new for each vintage. The Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in 40% new French oak for 30 months. They bottle age the wines for a minimum of 6 months and often longer. Their style is often described as “claret” like. They strive for balance but work to insure tannic structure and acid levels that will make the wines food friendly and age worthy.

2003 Andromeda (Pinot Noir) ______________ 69.992002 Aquila (Sangiovese) _________________ 49.992004 Orion (Syrah) ____________________ 89.99N/V Pleiades Old Vines XV ________________ 27.992003 Sirius (Petite Sirah) _________________ 59.99“From Mendocino’s Eaglepoint Ranch, the 2003 Sirius is a powerful wine at 15.3% alcohol, but, as is often the case with very ripe Petite Sirah, none of that character comes through. A dense purple color is followed by aromas of graphite, acacia flowers, sweet blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry fruit, huge body, stunning ripeness, and loads of texture. This powerful, rich wine should be drinkable in 4-5 years, and last for 15 or more.” Robert Parker, rated 93/100

2002 Sirius (Petite Sirah) _________________ 64.99

Sean Thackrey(BOdega Bay, CalifOrnia)

“

This idiosyncratic wine producer has been making wine for as long as I have been writing about it. He does everything with a flair, and the results are some of the more original wines for his extraordinary Syrah called Orion but also pro-duces some wacky yet delicious blends, such as the nonvin-tage Pleiades, a brilliant Petite Sirah called Sirius. These are extraordinarily pure, natural expressions of winemaking…primitive in the best sense of the word.” Wine Advocate

2005 Zinfandel Napa Valley _______________ 27.992005 Petite Sirah______________________ 34.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 49.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 49.992002 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ 49.99

tim CruLL, proprietor & Winemaker



Steve doerner, Winemaker

Forman(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Beautifully Crafted and Highly Rated2005 Cabernet Sauvignon __________________ 74.99Rated 93/100, Wine AdvocateRated 91/100, Steve Tanzer2004 Cabernet Sauvignon __________________ 74.99Rated 91/100, Wine Advocate2003 Cabernet Sauvignon __________________ 64.99Rated 91/100, Steve TanzerRated 90/100, Wine Advocate2001 Cabernet Sauvignon ______________ 3.0 liter 399.99Rated 93/100, Wine Advocate2007 Chardonnay ______________________ 39.99Rated 90-91/100, Steve Tanzer

Cristom(OregOn)

2005 Pinot Noir Cuvee Marjorie ____________ 49.992005 Pinot Noir Cuvee Marjorie __________ mag. 99.992004 Pinot Noir Cuvee Marjorie ____________ 44.992001 Pinot Noir Cuvee Marjorie __________ mag. 79.99 2005 Pinot Noir Eileen ________________ mag. 99.992005 Pinot Noir Jessie ________________ mag. 99.992005 Pinot Noir Jessie __________________ 49.992003 Pinot Noir Jessie ________________ mag. 79.992004 Pinot Noir Jessie __________________ 44.992004 Pinot Noir Louise _________________ 44.992003 Pinot Noir Reserve _________________ 69.99

Cristom’s ability to weave elegance into its fruit-dominated wines has made it one of our favorite

estates in Oregon. Owned by Paul Gerrie, this winery’s vineyards are the responsibility of Paul Feltz, and its winemaking is in the hands of Steve Doerner.

riC forman, proprietor & Winemaker


Domaine Serene(OregOn)“Estate Winery of the Year 2003 & 2004“One of the Top Ten Pinot Noirs” -Wine & Spirits

W ine and Spirits Magazine has named Domaine Serene “Estate Winery of the Year” in their

Annual 2004 Buying Guide. This prestigious award ranks Domaine Serene among the best 100 wineries in the world, according to the magazine’s editorial team.


Silver Oak(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)At Silver Oak, “Life is a Cabernet’

danieL Baron, Winemaker

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley _______ 67.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley _____ mag. 139.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley ___ 3.0 liter 349.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley ___ 6.0 liter 699.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley ___ 3.0 liter 349.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley _________ 99.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley _______ mag. 199.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley _____ 3.0 liter 549.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley _____ 6.0 liter 1099.99

ken & GraCe evenStad, proprietorS

2005 Chardonnay Cote Sud _________________ 42.992004 Chardonnay Etoile ___________________ 37.992005 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve _____________ 57.992004 Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill Vineyard _________ 69.992005 Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill Vineyard _________ 69.992005 Pinot Noir Monogram _________________ 299.992005 Pinot Noir Winery Hill Vineyard ___________ 69.99



2006 Cabernet Sauvignon ______________ Please Inquire2005 Cabernet Sauvignon ___________________ 84.992005 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ mag. 199.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon ___________________ 84.992001 Cabernet Sauvignon ___________________ 114.992000 Cabernet Sauvignon __________________ 79.992000 Cabernet Sauvignon _________________ mag. 174.99

“This artisanal producer tucked away on the steep hillsides of spring mountain continues to fashion some of the

most concentrated, inky Cabernet Sauvignons in California. Togni, assisted by his daughter, Lisa, boasts an extraordinary résumé, having produced outstanding wines at Chalone in the mid-1960s and Chappellet in 1969. The first vintages of his estate wines from the early 1980s remain extraordinary, and this may be the Château Latour of Napa Valley. A little-known treasure at this estate is the sweet dessert wine made from Black Muscat called Ca Togni.” Wine Advocate

Philip Togni Vineyard(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

Dominus Estate(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

“The California outpost of the Moueix family (in this case winemaker and

manager of Château Petrus and other luminary estates in Pomerol and St.-Emilion, Christian Moueix), Dominus is celebrating nearly twenty years in Napa Valley. Christian Moueix has to be pleased with what he has achieved. First of all, he owns one of northern California’s historic vineyards. Even wines from vin-tages about which he is less than enthusi-astic (1983 through 1989) have brilliantly stood the test of time, and show no signs

of following apart. His greatest wines to date have been the colossal 1991 and 1994, but he has hit the bull’s eye with an extraordinary 2002 and impressive 2003. And, let’s not forget the muscular, high octane 2001. These wines are singular in character, tasting incredibly French-like, especially when inserted in a tasting with other wines from Napa Valley. It’s a notable achievement to produce a wine with such com-plexity and Bordeaux-like character. These are natural wines all domi-nated by Cabernet Sauvignon with tiny portions of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, although the winery seems to be losing patience with Merlot as they are replanting virtually all of their Merlot with old Inglenook clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, which they feel perform better in the Napa soils and micro-climates. One of the other changes instituted at Dominus began in 2001 when they moved to the traditional basket press.” Wine Advocate

CHriStian moueix, proprietor

2005 Dominus Estate Red Blend ______________ 139.992004 Dominus Estate Red Blend ______________ 149.992003 Dominus Estate Red Blend ______________ 149.992002 Dominus Estate Red Blend ______________ 169.992000 Dominus Estate Red Blend __________ 3.0 liter 639.992000 Dominus Estate Red Blend __________ 6.0 liter 1599.991999 Dominus Estate Red Blend ____________ mag. 299.991998 Dominus Estate Red Blend ______________ 169.991997 Dominus Estate Red Blend __________ 3.0 liter 1699.991997 Dominus Estate Red Blend ____________ mag. 549.991996 Dominus Estate Red Blend ______________ 399.991995 Dominus Estate Red Blend ____________ mag. 399.991989 Dominus Estate Red Blend ______________ 169.992005 Napanook _______________________ 46.99

LiSa toGni & pHiLip toGni, proprietor & Winemaker



“A ‘good feeling’ story is that of Mike Officer, a home wine-maker who began his winery, Carlisle, in 1998, while he

was still working as a software developer. The huge success he enjoyed among his mailing list customers, who quickly recog-nized his dedication to serious winemaking from old vineyard sites, allowed him to abandon his software career to become a full-time owner and winemaker. These are all big, but incred-ibly well-balanced, fresh wines. Officer is not afraid to push ripeness to the edge, but, remarkably, the wines are never over the top, revealing tremendous textures, aromatics, and ripe-ness. He has become one of the top three or four Zinfandel producers in northern California, and also demonstrates a sure hand with Syrah and some of the old field blends planted by Italian immigrants over a century ago.” Wine Advocate

Carlisle(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)A Mighty Cache of Reds

2005 Syrah Bennett Valley __________________ 44.992004 Syrah Dry Creek _____________________ 39.992006 Syrah Russian River Valley _______________ 34.992005 Syrah Sonoma County _________________ 34.992005 Zinfandel Sonoma County _______________ 34.99

mike offiCer, proprietor & Winemaker

Rusack Vineyards(Santa BarBara, CalifOrnia)

“Started in the mid-1990s, Rusack came of age a few years ago as some new vineyard plantings reached maturity.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah seem to be the most suc-cessful offerings, although there are also small quantities of Bordeaux varietals. Production from the estate vineyards is supplemented by fruit purchased from some of the region’s better vineyards.” Wine Advocate

Geoff ruSaCk, proprietor and JoHn faLCone, Winemaker

2006 Chardonnay Santa Barbara ____________ 22.992005 Syrah Santa Barbara ________________ 22.99


Ridge Vineyards(Santa Cruz, CalifOrnia)

pauL draper, Winemaker

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountain ____ 34.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountain __ half 17.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountain ____ 31.992005 Geyserville ___________________ mag. 69.992005 Lytton Springs __________________ half 17.992005 Lytton Springs __________________mag. 69.992005 Lytton Springs ________________ 3.0 liter 229.992004 Lytton Spring __________________ half 17.492005 Monte Bello _____________________ 139.992004 Monte Bello _____________________ 134.992003 Monte Bello __________________ mag. 239.992000 Monte Bello _____________________ 114.991999 Monte Bello _____________________ 124.991992, 1994 & 1996 Monte Bello (2 each in Wood) ___ 1599.992004 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch ______________ 34.992005 Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard _____________ 23.992004 Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard _____________ 24.992005 Zinfandel Paso Robles _______________ 27.992005 Zinfandel Three Valleys _______________ 19.992005 Zinfandel York Creek ________________ 25.992004 Zinfandel York Creek ________________ 24.99


“Ridge has been a reference-point winery for so many years, one would think they have been around for

centuries. In fact, their history began in 1886, when an Italian doctor purchased over 180 acres on top of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Prohibition put an end to that period of history, but in 1959, some of the original vineyard was purchased by the founders of the mod-ern-day Ridge Vineyards. The first commercial vintage was 1962, and the current winemaker, Paul Draper, arrived in 1968. Ridge boasts an almost unbroken record of 40 years of fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a bevy of terrific Zinfandels, The Chardonnay program has gone from strength to strength, producing better and better wines. This is unde-niably one of California’s top wineries. Ridge now controls over 500 acres of vines, from which they produce just under 100,000 cases of wine. Despite the winery’s sale to the Japanese Suntory Company, the quality is unchanged. The wines are a profound as ever.” Wine Advocate



pax maHLe, Co-propri-etor & Winemaker

“It’s hard to believe that in less than five years Pax Mahle and proprietor Joe Donlan have set the domestic wine market

on fire with the extraordinary Syrahs they have produced from largely unknown sites. As I have stated before, Pax Mahle is a natural…This is artisinal winemaking based on finding blue chip terroirs and then contracting with the growers for quanti-ties of grapes by acre, not by tonnage, the use of various per-centages of stems as well as new oak for each cuvée, natural yeast fermentations, and no fining or filtration at bottling.” Wine Advocate

2006 Syrah Walker Vine Hill _________________ 59.992005 Syrah Walker Vine Hill _________________ 59.992006 Syrah Cuvee Christine _________________ 54.992005 Syrah Cuvee Christine _________________ 59.992006 Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard _____________ 59.992006 Syrah Nelleson Vineyard ________________ 69.992006 Syrah Sonoma Hillsides _________________ 41.99

Dain Wines(San franCiSCO, CalifOrnia)Springfield’s Own Home Boy!

2007 Pinot Noir American Beauty Amber Ridge Vineyard 47.992007 Pinot Noir Anticipation La Encanta Vineyards ____ 47.992007 Pinot Noir Dandy Brousseau Vineyard ________ 47.992006 Pinot Noir Savage Juliet Anderson Valley ______ 47.992006 Syrah Abner Las Madres Vineyard __________ 47.992005 Syrah Sojourn Las Madres Vineyard _________ 44.992006 Syrah The Smart Set White Hawk Vineyard _____ 47.992005 Syrah The Smart Set White Hawk Vineyard _____ 44.99

“This is an interesting group of wines sporting distinctive labels of old photographs of family members.

Production is extremely small, with an emphasis on small lots of handcrafted single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Syrahs. They are all worth the effort to find and drink.” Wine Advocate

Pax(SOnOma, CalifOrnia)

david dain SmitH proprietor & Winemaker



The 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is blended from the Bela Vida and La Colina Vineyards in the Dundee

Hills and the Croft Vineyard in the Eola Hills. The wine was aged for 16 months in all french oak (25% new) and was bottled unfiltered.This is quoted from a local Oregon retailer“Like many 2006’s this is very expressive, friendly and deeply alluring with dark sappy sexy fruit, good structure and this irresistible mouthwatering tangy acidity that pulls your palate along, like dragging your taste buds through a salad bar of Pinot Noir flavors. We taste a lot of Oregon Pinot Noir, many are nice sure, but so few in this price range offer the intensity, flavorpack (like snow pack but better) and pure Pinot flavors like this.”

J. Christopher(OregOn)

Jim proSSer, proprietor & Winemaker

2005

J.K. Carriere(OregOn)

“Jim Prosser is the proprietor and winemaker here. Jim likes to refer to Pinot Noir as ‘a tuning fork for the soul.’ His

wines are known to be a little austere on release and take a number of years to blossom. Rich nose tending toward prune with a little funkiness. Beautiful soft texture. Fine-grained tannins and a touch of oak grace a lingering finish.” Pinotfile

Jay SomerS, proprietor & Winemaker

2006 Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley $2499

per bottle

2005 Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley $4799

per bottle



JoSH BerGStrom, proprietor & Winemaker of BerGStrom

Bergstrom Vineyards(OregOn)

Gramercy Cellars(WaShingtOn State)

“…Clearly a label to follow.” Steve Tanzer

“There’s no doubt about it, Josh Bergström has one of the hottest pair of winemaking hands in Oregon. Lauded by

the national wine press with big scores. Mobbed over Memorial Weekend by hordes of adorers, and offering wines that are fast sellouts upon release, Bergström Winery is a definite market hit.” Oregon Wine Report

2005 Bergstrom Pinot Noir Bergstrom Estate _______ 69.992004 Bergstrom Pinot Noir Bergstrom Estate _______ 69.992006 Bergstrom Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve _____ 44.992005 Bergstrom Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve _____ 44.992005 Bergstrom Pinot Noir de Lancellotti Vineyard ___ 59.992006 Bergstrom Pinot Noir Shea ______________ 51.99

“As the Napa Valley did 30 years ago, Washington wine country is attracting young, experimental winemakers,

such as 37-year-old master sommelier Greg Harrington, who left his Manhattan restaurant post a few years back to open Gramercy Cellars in Walla Walla. “In California, they can make good syrah. But in Washington, they can make great syrah.” Harrington had told us in his sommelier days. Indeed, the impressive debut of his 2005 Gramercy Cellars Walla Walla Valley Syrah ($40) and 2005

Gramercy Cellars Lagniappe Columbia Valley Syrah ($32 won Gramercy notice in Seattle Magazine this year as the state’s best new winery. Harrington was cited as best new winemak-er.” The Washington Post

2005 Syrah Walla Walla ____________________ 39.99278 cases produced

2005 Syrah “Lagniappe” Columbia Valley __________ 29.99485 cases produced

GreG & pam HarrinGton



Hollywood & Vine(napa Valley, CalifOrnia)

douG Barr, proprietor

david LonG, proprietor

David Arthur (napa Valley, CalifOrnia)“…generally among the finest of Napa.” Wine Advocate

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon ____________________ 89.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon ____________________ 89.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon __________________Sale 79.972006 Chardonnay _________________________ 39.992005 Chardonnay _______________________Sale 34.972005 Elevation 1147 ________________________ 129.99

2005 Elevation 1147 ______________________mag. 269.992005 Elevation 1147 ____________________ 3.0 liter 799.992005 Elevation 1147 ____________________ 6.0 liter 1999.992004 Elevation 1147 ________________________ 129.992005 Meritaggio __________________________ 52.992006 Sauvignon Blanc_______________________ 24.99

“High in the mountains overlooking Lake Hennessy, David Arthur has a 40-plus-acre tract of land from

which he produces concentrated, intense Cabernet Sauvignons. I have not seen recent vintages, but those from previous years were generally among the finest wines of Napa.” Wine Advocate

“This luxury-priced négociant operation boasts a brilliant Chardonnay and superb Cabernet Sauvignon, both

made in limited quantities. The gifted winemaking consul-tant Celia Masyczek is in charge of these cuvées.” Wine Advocate

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 2480 _____________ 79.992006 Chardonnay 2480 __________________ 39.992004 Chardonnay 2480 __________________ 39.99



Varner(Santa Cruz, CalifOrnia)

“One of the most impressive wineries situated in the cool, high elevations of the Santa Cruz Mountains,

Varner makes low-tech wines from small yields, which are bottled with neither fining nor filtration.” Wine Advocate

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Foxglove _____________ 14.992007 Chardonnay Foxglove __________________ 14.992006 Chardonnay Bee Block _________________ 39.992005 Chardonnay Neely Vineyard ______________ 34.992005 Pinot Noir Hidden Block _________________ 39.99

BoB and Jim varner, Co-proprietorS & WinemakerS of varner

mike etzeL, Co-proprietor & Winemaker of Beaux frereS

Beaux Freres(OregOn)

The 2006 vintage is a beautiful year of ripeness, and the 2006 Beaux Frères Vineyard shows the exceptional

maturity of the grapes and the tannins. Deep ruby/purple-tinged to the rim, with a sweet, ripe nose of black raspberry, kirsch, with some underbrush and spice notes (any evidence of new oak casks is completely obscured by the wine’s fruit). The wine cuts a broad savory path on the palate and has rela-tively elevated glycerin and sweet fruit which tends to obscure and hide the significant tannin. This is a very full-bodied, powerful style but also has a seamless integration of fruit, acidity, wood, tannin and alcohol. It’s a beauty and can be drunk young, although we envision this wine hitting its peak in 5-7 years and lasting for 15-20. It is the sexiest, most hedonistic wine from this vineyard site to date. For that rea-son, we think it is among the finest wines they have ever produced.

2004 Pinot Noir Belles Soeurs _______________ 44.992006 Pinot Noir Estate ___________________ 79.992005 Pinot Noir Estate ____________________ 74.992006 Pinot Noir Upper Terrace _______________ 89.992005 Pinot Noir Upper Terrace _______________ 89.992006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley _____________ 47.99



Stolpman Vineyards(Santa ynez, CalifOrnia)

“Winemaker Sashi Moorman has built a strong portfolio of wines from Stolpman Vineyards, one of the up-and-coming estates in the Santa Ynez Valley With more than 220 acres that include some superb vineyard sites, Stolpman should be a name to reckon with for many decades to come.” Wine Advocate

Piedrasassi(Santa ynez, CalifOrnia)

2005 Syrah ___________________________ 49.992004 Syrah ___________________________ 49.99

“Made by Sashi Moorman, the winemaker at Stolpman Vineyards, this 100% Syrah emerges from the limestone-based Harrison/Clark Vineyard. Fermented in Taransaud barrels and bottled with no fin-ing or filtration, the 2004 Syrah is a deep, rich wine offering loads of smoky blackberry and cassis fruit as well as hints of creosote, tar, and incense. This heady, opulent 2004 can be drunk young or cel-lared for 7-8 years.” Wine Advocate, rated 92/100

“The project of Sashi Moorman, who is bet-ter known as the major winemaker at

Stolpman Vineyards, this is a 400-case cuvée of impressive 100% Syrah from the limestone soils of the Harrison Clarke Vineyard.” Wine Advocate

SaSHi moorman, Winemaker & Co-proprietor of piedraSaSSi &

StoLpman vineyardS

SaSHi moorman, Winemaker of StoLpman vineyardS

2005 Angeli _________________________ 64.992005 La Croce ________________________ 49.992006 Syrah __________________________ 29.99


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