| Wine Type |
Vintage |
Brand Name |
Region |
Price |
| Albariño |
2006 |
Mar de Frades |
Spain |
$15 |
| Sweet and fresh smelling, with aromas of lime, pear and peach. Palate is all about citrus, with some spice and mineral. |
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| Bordeaux |
2005 |
Chte. Puynormond |
France |
$14 |
| Delicious with aromas of dark cocoa, sweet cherry and dark plum followed by a palate of blackberries, cherries and dried herbs. |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon |
2004 |
Liberty School |
Paso Robles |
$14 |
| Ripe and softly rich, with blackberry and cherry flavors wrapped in fine, sweet tannins. |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon |
NV |
Gallo Family Vineyards |
California |
$5 |
| Ok, I had to list this based on value alone. Lush cherry-blackberry, blueberry and milk chocolate flavors. Long, spicy finish. |
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| Cannonau |
2004 |
Argiolas |
Italy |
$14 |
| Chunky and robust with a meaty body and flavors of garrigue, kirsch liqueur, white chocolate, pepper, and spice. |
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| Chardonnay |
2005 |
Benzinger |
Central Coasat (CA) |
$11 |
| Pear and peach on the mid-palate with vanilla, oak and honey on the finish. A great value. |
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| Chardonnay |
2005 |
Gainey |
Santa Rita Hills |
$14 |
| Powerful and bright Meyer-lemon-drop flavors with key lime pie, vanilla custard and smoky oak aromas. |
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| Chardonnay |
2005 |
St. Clement |
Napa |
$12 |
| Creamy flavors of kiwi, and guava through the mid-palate and vanilla and spice on the finish. |
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| Chardonnay |
2006 |
Dog Tail |
California |
$9 |
| Dry, crisp and amply flavored in peaches and cream, tangerines and buttered toast. Very rich for the price. |
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| Côte du Rhône |
2005 |
M. Chapoutier |
France |
$11 |
| Classic Rhone flavors of black cherry, wild herb, nutmeg and plum. Lush, soft tannins and rich, dark fruit. |
| |
| Douro |
2004 |
Churchill Estates |
Spain |
$15 |
| Pure tasting with an impressive array of mineral and dark fruit flavors. Blackberry and raspberry with dark plum and boysenberry. |
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| Douro |
2004 |
Lavradores de Feitoria |
Spain |
$15 |
| A rich red with vibrant acidity and concentrated flavors of red cherry, dark plum and raspberry with a creamy spicy finish. |
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| Garnacha |
2005 |
Torres Malena |
Spain |
$10 |
| Deep purple with sweet, fragrant bouquet featuring mostly plum and strawberry. Finishes with bold cherry cola flavors. |
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| Grenache |
2004 |
Cellar De Capcanes Mas Donis |
Spain |
$10 |
| Expressive nose of spice box, pencil lead, pepper, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied. |
| |
| Merlot |
2004 |
Praxis |
Alexander Valley |
$15 |
| Mouth-filling juicy blackberry, cherry, pomegranate, and coffee flavors in a bone-dry wine. |
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| Merlot |
2005 |
Finca Antigua |
Spain |
$10 |
| Big and muscular with black fruit, cinnamon and olive notes on the nose. Palate is beefy with full-bodied plum and blackberry. |
| |
| Merlot-Cabernet |
2004 |
Villa Maria |
New Zealand |
$15 |
| Slightly herbal with ripe plum flavors and tobacco and cedar overtones. Silky mouthfeel. |
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| Monastrell |
2003 |
Alceño |
Spain |
$13 |
| Smoky nose and loaded with ripe fruit. Palate dominated with pure blackberry and plum and nice finish. |
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| Monastrell |
2005 |
Bodegas Olivares |
Spain |
$9 |
| Deep ruby color with ripe, powerful scents of blackberry, cassis and candied plum. Finishes dense and long. |
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| Monastrell |
2005 |
Santonegro |
Spain |
$9 |
| A little bit sweet and doughy but deep flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry on the palate. Chocolaty, long finish. |
| |
| Petite Syrah |
2004 |
Christine Andrew |
Lodi (CA) |
$13 |
| Fruit forward with a jammy style. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, huckleberry, cocoa, and bittersweet chocolate. |
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| Pinot Blanc |
2005 |
Lucien Albrecht Cuvee Balthazar |
Alsace |
$14 |
| Delicate bouquet of apple and dried peach with subtle notes of floral and citrus as it opens. |
| |
| Pinot Grigio |
2005 |
Viticoltori |
Italy |
$15 |
| Racy, with intense flavors of white peaches. Full-bodied, with good acidity and a long finish. |
| |
| Priorat (Grenache) |
2005 |
Onix |
Spain |
$11 |
| Unoaked with a great nose of mineral and ripe cherries. Good lengthy finish. Great value. |
| |
| Red Blend |
2004 |
Cline fiveREDS |
California |
$9 |
| Offbeat but interesting, this five-grape composite is hearty and lusty with peppery cherry and mulberry flavors. |
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| Red Blend |
2005 |
Ten Mile Proprietary Red |
California |
$11 |
| Drinks very dry and full-bodied with earthy, cherry and plum flavors. |
| |
| Riesling |
2006 |
Knappstein |
Australia |
$13 |
| Bright citrus flavors and rich mineral structure for a true representation of this grape. |
| |
| Riesling |
2006 |
Kung Fu Girl |
Washington |
$13 |
| Loads of aromatics with Asian pear and ripe peach flavors. Great with Chinese food. |
| |
| Riesling |
2006 |
Yalumba |
Australia |
$10 |
| Delicate and structured, this dry Riesling has floral notes, flint and wet stone. Finishes with apples, herbs and spice. |
| |
| Rosé |
2006 |
Chte. De Pampelonne |
France |
$14 |
| Mostly Cinsault, this is an elegant wine with white peach aromas and strawberry flavors. |
| |
| Sangiovese blend |
2005 |
Querciabella Mongrana IGT |
Italy |
$14 |
| A big nose with a bevy of cherry, anise, rose petal, cinnamon, and cedar. Good balance of fruit, earth and oak. |
| |
| Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
Cartlidge & Browne |
Lake County (CA) |
$10 |
| Organically grown with pink grapefruit and honeydew melon nose and crisp, citrus key lime finish. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
Groth |
Napa |
$14 |
| Grassy notes, citrus and honeysuckle aromas with a pleasant mix of mineral, orange, peach and pineapple palate. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
Mills Reef Reserve |
New Zealand |
$15 |
| A touch of oak supports ripe melon and fig flavors with slightly grassy notes. Grapefruit on the finish. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
Sherwood Estate |
New Zealand |
$15 |
| Fresh and zippy with brisk passion fruit, grapefruit and herb flavors with a crisp, clean finish. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon |
2004 |
Beringer |
Knights Valley |
$15 |
| Rich and ripe with forward peaches and cream, custardy citrus, and smoky, creamy oak notes. Good acidity. |
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| Shiraz |
2003 |
Mount Langi Ghiran |
Australia |
$15 |
| May not be able to find this year but if you do you will find nice cherry flavors with scorched chocolate finish. |
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| Shiraz |
2004 |
Lengs & Cooter |
Australia |
$15 |
| Elegant, intensely spicy with peppery black fruit flavors. Rich plum fruit up front and fine tannins. |
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| Syrah |
2002 |
Wildwood Gina's Vineyard |
Central Coast (CA) |
$15 |
| Full-bodied and ripe with rich blueberry and lavendar flavors ans complex finish. Can be cellared for years. |
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| Syrah |
2004 |
Alceño |
Spain |
$10 |
| Lush berry aromas backed by coffee, black cherry, blueberry, and cola notes. Balanced with a smooth finish. |
| |
| Syrah |
2004 |
Liberty School |
Paso Robles |
$13 |
| Jammy, grapey and fresh, with blackberry and cherry flavors. Rich with coffee, leather and spice. |
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| Tempranillo |
2002 |
Marques De Riscal |
Rioja (Spain) |
$14 |
| Tastes like a good Bordeaux with a nose of dried cherries, toffee, vanilla, cassis, and blueberry. Long finish. |
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| Tempranillo |
2003 |
Viña Mayor |
Spain |
$14 |
| Lemon peel and zesty raspberry aromas with a mouthful of sharp red fruit flavors. Fresh but a bit austere. |
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| Tempranillo-Shiraz |
2004 |
Vicente Gandia |
Spain |
$10 |
| Deep and secure on the nose with richness and hint of leather. Black fruit and spice on the palate with chocolate and firm tannins. |
| |
| Viognier |
2005 |
Yalumba |
Australia |
$12 |
| Attractive flowery, apricot, and litchi nut notes with a medium body. Steely backbone and slight oak notes. |
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| Viura |
2006 |
Finca Antigua |
Spain |
$10 |
| May be tough to find but this interesting wine has a spicy aroma with flavors of apricot and tangy nectarine. Slight tart finish. |
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| Xinomavro |
2004 |
Boutari |
Greece |
$15 |
| Soft red color but big in flavor. Chocolaty flavors of mixed berry, spice and a spritz of lemon. Find it and enjoy it. |
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| Zinfandel |
2004 |
Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve |
Napa-Amador |
$15 |
| Elegant yet exhuberant with lush fruit and ripe blackberry jam, cherry pie, cassis, chocolate and peppery flavors. |
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| Zinfandel |
2005 |
Cline Ancient Vines |
Contra Costa |
$15 |
| One of my favorite values with upfront jammy cherry, blueberry and chocolate fruit, finishing dry and spicy. |
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| Zinfandel |
2005 |
Sobon |
California |
$10 |
| A classic nose of strawberry and raspberry preserves with hints of black pepper and figs. |
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