2005 Cameron Hughes "lot 119" Meritage $13.00/50.00 (G/B)
This beautifully hued wine leaps out of glass with aromas of chocolate/mocha, spicy cassis, plum and dill. Fleshy and ripe on the palate with developed flavors of raspberry and smoky oak this wine is a joy to drink. It's classically styled and super-smooth with exceptional balance showcasing chocolate, cassis and light tobacco notes through the finish.
2006 Hartford Russian River Valley Zinfandel $60.00 (B)
This old-vine Zinfandel provides captivating aromas of raspberry, boysenberry, blackberry and white pepper and anise, complemented by flavors reminiscent of black raspberries, bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon. Stunningly rich and concentrated, the 2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel has incredible definition of fruit and sweet luscious tannins.
2003 Legacy Alexander Valley Red Blend $95.00 (B)
This 2003 Legacy is the fourteenth release of our Bordeaux-style varietal blend. With this vintage, we selected five lots of wine from our estate vineyards in the eastern mountains and hills enclosing the southern end of the Alexander Valley. Elevation holds the key to this wine’s combination of boldness and elegance: more than 80% of the grapes used to make this wine were grown at elevations of at least 2,000 feet. Most of the Cabernet Sauvignon was chosen from selected blocks planted at 2,400 feet on Alexander Mountain Estate.
2005 Lapis Luna Lodi Petit Sirah $8.00/32.00 (G/B)
A black inky wine with aromas of coffee and mocha flowing thru tones of blackberry and plum on the front. Then transitions across a bed of caramel and hazelnut thru the middle then finishes strong of concentrated black pepper.
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(G/B) = available in glass and bottle.
(B) = available in bottle only.
2003 Lapis Luna Lodi Zinfandel $8.00/32.00 (G/B)
Reminiscent of Old world this Zinfandel starts soft of raspberry and cranberry fruits with a strong presence of licorice, cinnamon and black pepper to finish.
2005 Pelligrini Sonoma Red Blend $10.00/35.00 (G/B)
Pellegrini's "Family Blend" is a delightful combination of Zinfandel, Merlot and Carignan that's imminently gulpable and a great value! According to Wine Enthusiast: " Simple and rustic but perfect for backyard grilling, this Zinfandel, Merlot and Carignane blend is robust, tannic and superripe in berry-cherry and spice flavors.