Private  Wine Tasting Information

2007 PETs Petite Sirah
Region: Clarksburg, CA
 

"Appealing for its bright and juicy red and black fruit flavors, with a smooth texture and vivid spice, cola and toast details. Gains some tannic traction on the finish… Additionally, a portion of the profits from the sale of this wine will be donated to a San Francisco SPCA animal-shelter fund.” Wine Spectator. 87 Points – Wine Spectator

2006 Erik Banti Carato Toscana
Region: Italy

Very clear and vivid ruby red color, with strong, intense heady.aromas. Subtle and stylish with hints of morello cherries, redcurrants, ripe berries and a pleasant undertone of young oak. This wine’s flavors are dry, soft and warm. Harmoniously spicy with excellent length and well-measured tannin. Best served with red or white meats and cheeses.
 

2006 R&B Cellars North Coast Saxy Syrah
Region: California
 

This rich, full-bodied wine is music to the palate. A symphony of rich flavors including plums, blackberry jam and spice, this fine wine provides the perfect harmony to any meal or can be enjoyed as a solo performance.

2008 Pravis Müller Thurgau San Thomà
Region: Lasion, Italy
 

An elegant Müller Thurgau of light straw color, San Thomà presents integrated notes of tropical fruit and freshly-cut hay. Its flavor is strong and clear, and it is easy-to-drink, a quaffer, meant to be drunk young. It is ideal paired with seafood dishes but is also ideal for a friendly toast at the beginning of a meal.
 

2007 Snake Charmer Shiraz
Region: McLaren Vale, Australia

“From the terrific 2007 vintage; bold and full of bravado the 2007 SNAKE CHARMER demonstrates all the qualities looked for in classic Australian Shiraz. Dense brooding blood red appearance gives hope. Ripe fragrant heady nose full of dark plums and chocolate cherry builds the expectation. Full rich ripe and fleshy palate loaded with fruit and with a firm hand of tannin at the back fulfills all you could want.”
Rating: 87 points – Wine Advocate

2008 Wild Rock Pinot Noir
Region: Central Otago, New Zealand

This succulent Pinot has hedonistic aromas of strawberries and raspberries, plums, wild thyme and floral undertones. The palate is medium bodied, soft and supple with sweet strawberry, raspberry, cherry characters, a hint of dried herbs and fine lingering tannins. Medium purple red in colour, this wine is approachably soft in texture with a bright and charming fruit-filled finish. 89 Points – Wine Spectator
 

2007 Este De Bodegas Alto Almanzora

Region: Almeria, Spain

There are only 10,000 cases of Alto Almanzora’s 2007 Este, a blend of 45% Monastrell, 25% Tempranillo, and the balance Syrah, Garnacha, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is sourced from the little-known DO of Almeria located in eastern Andalucia in the south-east of Spain. The wine was aged for six months in French and American oak. Deep purple in color (remarkably dense for its humble price), it offers up a kinky, full-blown nose of smoke, spice box, and wild blueberry. Ripe, succulent, and layered, this bargain-priced, hedonistic effort totally over-delivers. Buy it by the palette load and drink it over the next three years. 90 Points – Wine Advocate

2008 Dry Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Dry Creek Valley, California

The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc is uniquely distinctive for its wide spectrum of tropical fruit flavors. The wine also carries an excellent sense of acidity and balance. Flavors of peach, honeydew, and pear give this wine wonderful complexity and dimension. On the palate, floral elements burst forward creating a mouthwatering sensation. The finish is long and lingering providing a fresh, clean, and memorable drinking experience. 89 Rating – Wine Spectator
 

2005 Barbi Sangiovese
Region: Umbria, Italy

100% Sangiovese, refined for three months in American oak barrels. Deep ruby red in color with garnet reflections has an ample and persistent bouquet of fruit and underwood. The nose has inviting essence of red cherries and plums. The fruity palate is defined by moderate natural acidity and pleasant sweet tannin.

Sale Price $14.99

 Case $161.99

2007 Sawbuck Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Mendocino County, California
 

One of Robert Parker's 50 Domestic Wine Values and a GOLD MEDAL winner at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Aromas of red raspberries and dusty chocolate are prevalent with hints of toasty oak and spice. This Cabernet Sauvignon is soft in the palate with layers of berries, cocoa, spice and silky tannins.

“A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by copious aromas of red and black currants, smoke, cedar, and subtle wood. Revealing a silky, voluptuous texture, medium body, and an easy-going finish, it should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 2-3 years.” Robert Parker 88 points – Wine Advocate