Good wines don’t have to cost a lot of money. Our distributors are always trimming their inventories and we are looking for the best buys. Fancy restaurants like to charge fancy prices for stellar wines like these. With our value wine selection, you can be a little daring and try a bottle that would sell elsewhere for $50 or more!

KEY:
WE = Wine Enthusiast’s rating
WS = Wine Spectator’s rating
JWR = Jury’s Wine Rating: 95-100 Classic: a great wine, 90-94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character & style, 85-89 Excellent: a wine with special qualities, 80-84 Very Good: a solid, well-made wine

FEATURE WINE  ~RECOMMENDED~

Red Wines

2004 Blackstone Meritage, Sonoma   $32  *NEW!
Rich and complex with cherry, plum and chocolate notes folded into and elegant structure.  WS 87!

2006 Borsao, Spain   $19  *Tango with this one!
Great little red gem from Spain at a super price.  75% Garnacha & 25% Tempraillo.  RP 88!

2005 Vega Sindoa Red Wine, Spain   $19  *70% Tempranillo, 30% Merlot
Bright notes of raspberry and cassis in this light bodied red.  Crisp finish.  WS 82!

2002 Heath Wines Lizard Flat, Cabernet, Merlot, Australia   $20  *Popular Blend!
Tangy & distinctive, with jazzy currant and black pepper aromas & flavors, finishing with a nice zing.  WS Best Buy 87!

2006 Ramblin’ Red Cuvee One from California   $24  *NICE!
Wonderful Rhone style red blend with superb balance of black berry flavor, gutsy body without overpowering.  JWR 88!

2006 Santa Rita Carmenere Reserve, Chile   $26  *Smooth!
Great concentration of dark red fruit flavors and undertones of sweet vanilla, cloves and coconut.  JWR 88!       

2004 Sterling Vintner’s Collection Merlot, CA   $28  *Quality!
Fresh, bright, fruit-forward wines from California’s Central Coast, choose Merlot.  JWR 88!

2005 Sterling Vintner’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, CA   $28  *Smooth
Fresh, bright, fruit-forward wines from California’s Central Coast, choose Cab.  JWR 88!

2006 Terrazas Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina   $28  *Dark & Delicious!
Alluring nose of mocha & spice, with a rich texture that carries raspberry & boysenberry fruit to a creamy finish.  WS 88!

2004 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone, France  $28  *Original Syrah!  JWR 89!
“Smoky, with a nice kiss of cocoa leading the way for dark plum, briar and hot stone notes.  Has good grip.”

2004 Genesis Merlot, Washington State   $29  *NEW!
Hints of raspberries, cinnamon andcedar followed by ripe berry and dark chocolate complexities.  WS 89!

2006 Chateau La Paws Cote de Bone Roan, CA   $30  *Lovely!  JWR 91!
Ripe cherry with hints of violet & spice, flavors of black cherry and plum with hints of currents.  You will love this red! 

2004 Mawson’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia   $30  *Superb Stuff!
Medium to full bodied cabernet with hints of mint & chocolate.  Finishes with well structured tannins.  JWR 90!

2001 Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva, Spain   $30  *Spanish Favorite!
Classic Tempranillo from Rioja, rich garnet color, full fruit flavor.  JWR 88!

2004 Cesari MaraValpolicella, Italy   $32     *Elegant!
Lovely medium bodied blend of Corvina, Molinara & Rondinella.  Excellent producer JWR 88!

2004 Sebastiani Merlot, Sonoma   $34
“This flashy Merlot is both rich and gutsy yet well-balanced, offering a mix of red currant, blackberry, hazelnut and vanilla.  The wood and tannins dominate the finish, but this young wine is delightful to drink.”  WS 88!

White Wines

2005 Tortoise Creek Chardonnay-Viognier, France   $19  *French Blonde!
Delightful unoaked wine from the Languedoc region.  Wonderfully fragrant bouquet.  JWR 85!

2006 Stellina di Notte Pinot Grigio, Italy   $24  *NEW!
Alluring aromas of melon, kiwi and golden apple.  Smooth & silky!  JWR 90!

2006 Riff Pinot Grigio, Italy   $24  *Italian Beauty!
An appley white with some mineral and dried fruit character, medium body, light finish.  Good Value  WS 87!

2005 E. GuigalCotes du Rhone White Reserva, France    $26  *A delight!
Plump and forward, with peach and melon notes, backed by a mineral hint on the finish.  Very Fresh. WS 87!

2006 Hermanos Lurton Rueda White, Spain   $26 *Wonderful White!  PETE’S PICK!
Flavors of peaches and apricots with spiciness and crisp acidity.  A really lovely white wine.  WS 90!!

2005 Marquis Philips Holly’s Blend, Australia   $28  *Down Under Wonder!
100% Verdello Fresh and crisp, pineapple, citrus & lime fruits.  Outstanding white for the Summer!  RP 89!

2006 Chateau La Paws Cote de Bone Blanc, CA   $28  You will love this white! 
Winemaker has been a vet 40 years.  50 cents of every bottle goes to Paws with a Cause.  Fresh vibrant aromas, peach, apricot, subtle cinnamon and vanilla bean flavors.  You will love this white!  JWR 90!

2007 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand   $30  *Crisp!
Supple, intense and streamlined, with asuave array of grapefruit, mineral, herb and guava notes.  Spice tones add complexity with generous fruit and minerals fleshing out the finish.  WS 90!

 

Half-Bottles

2005 Forest Glen Merlot, California   $12            

2005 Francis Coppola Chardonnay, California   $15
                                   
2005 J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, California   $16

 

Sparkling

Moet & Chandon White Star Champagne, France    $69            *Very Special!
Since 1743, Moet & Chandon has been the definitive reference for Champagne.  White Star is a bold expression of fruit, elegance and freshness.

Segura Viudas, Spain   $29            * A Sparkler!
This choice, vibrant cava is noted for balance and delicacy.  An enticing bouquet leads to crisp, fresh flavors that linger on the palate

 

Wines by the Glass

2006 Fox Brook White Zinfandel, California  $22 Bottle / 5.50 Glass
2004 Columbia Crest Chardonnay, Washington State  $26/6.50
2006 Rocca Pinot Grigio, Italy  $26/6.50   
2006 Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc, Chile  $26/6.50
2006 Hirschbach & Sohne Riesling, Germany  $26/6.50
2005 Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay, Sonoma  $38/9.50
2006 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy  $38/9.50
NV   Mionett Prosecco Brut, Italy      $9
2003 Columbia Crest Merlot, Columbia Valley  $26/6.50
2003 Le Bocce Chianti, Italy  $26/6.50
2005 Ca del Solo, Big House Red, Mediterranean Blend  $26/6.50
2004 Two Tone Farms Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley  $26/6.50
2006 Yalumba Shiraz, Australia  $28/7.00
2006 Cline Zinfandel, California  $28/7.00
2005 Rosemont Shiraz-Cabernet, Australia  $28/7.00
2007 Cono Sur, Chile Pinot Noir, Argentina  $28/7.00
2003 Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley  $38/9.50                       

 

SPECIAL SELECTIONS

Red

2005 Marques de Casa Concha Syrah, Chile   $39
Dark and plush, with espresso, fig paste and plum sauce notes pushed by mocha and dark licorice on the finish.  Rich, smoky finish shows fine grained tannins. A Jury’s Gem!  WS 90!                                                                  

2003 Greg Norman Limestone Coast Cabernet/Merlot, Australia    $36      
Lively, juicy and graceful.  A smooth red with currant and plum flavors wrapped harmoniously around the finish, with overtones of toast and cedar.   * A hole in one! JWR 90! 

2004 Mauritson Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley   $42
Elegant and lean in body, intense brambleberry bouquet, dark cherry, chocolate and wild mint play with sophistication on the palate.  The flavors are dense & tightly packed.  JWR 90!

2005 Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley   $42
Here is a Napa Cabernet of worth and value.  Complexity, structure, beautiful balance, soft tannins a genuine gem of a  Cabernet..  treat yourself, JWR 90!

2002 Northstar Merlot, Columbia Valley   $45                                    
Firm, with fine tannins around a core of berry and woodsy aromas and flavors.  Washington State Merlots are the best.  This wine would cost you $100 on a fine-dine restaurant wine list.  Fine wine fans don’t miss out.  WS 88!

2006 Patricia Green Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon $49
Flavors of black cherry, current, pepper & spice that ride smoothly over the fine-grained texture.  Generous finish.  An excellent Pinot.  Don’t miss it, very limited supply. JWR 90!                                             

2000 Rocca Caselli Brunello di Montalcino, Italy   $59
Aromatic and soft yet rich with fruit of the Sangiovese grapes.  This wine has a gorgeouos aroma of Indian spice and ripe berries.  One of Tuscany’s powerhouse reds.  You rarely find this wine on a list for under $60, enjoy! JWR 89!

1999 Franco-Fiorina Barolo, Italy   $69
“Tough but opulent.  Rich and decadent aromas of dried mushroom, ripe fruit and mineral.  Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of tobacco and fruit character.  Long finish.”  It’s ready!  WS 90!

2002 Rosemount Balmoral Syrah, Australia   $75
“This vintage does show a slightly lifted, vinyl-like note on the nose, but then settles down to offer elegant flavors of plum, spice and vanilla.  Finishes long.”  WE 91!

2002 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Oakville   $79
“Notably complex and complete, with a mix of sweet, ripe currant, black cherry and plum accented by ample vanilla bean and mocha-scented oak.  The tannins are firm, ripe and well-integrated, giving it elegant mouth feel.”  WS 89!

2003 Penfolds Shiraz Barossa Valley RWT, Australia   $90
“Big, rich & vibrant, a spectacular mouthful of cherry, currant and a subtle range of peppers and spices and creaminess, finishing with refined tannins and a silky texture that lets the fruit & spice sail on and on.” WS 94! #70 on WS Best 100!

SPECIAL SELECTIONS

White

2006 Beringer Alluvium Blanc Knights Valley, CA          $35            WS 92!
There’s wonderful purity of fruit, with a rich, vibrant beam of tangerine, nectarine and subtle pear shadings.  Finishes with a long, clean aftertaste, with a hint of sage.  Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier. 

2004 Domaine de Vignemont White Burgundy, France   $36     
Delicious Chardonnay from the best growing region of France.  Wonderful balance of fruit and oak make this a perennial favorite of white wine lovers.  The fruit flavors linger long on the finish.  A delight to drink!  JWR 90!

 

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