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Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza

Chairman's Selection Quoted at $28... Save $11.01

The Wine Spectator 91 points: "Really vivid, with plum and



Beringer Sauvignon Blanc

Grown in Napa Valley, this Sauvignon Blanc smells of grapefruit, guava and melon. On the palate, it's citrus and melon with a backnote of honey and fresh cut grass. Clean and citrus in the finish. --Winemaker





Bodegas Ruiz de Vinaspre Blanco 2008

Chairman Selection

100% Viura





Brazin Old Vine Zinfandel

Deep and inky in color. Big, bold aromas of spice, blackberry and blueberry fill your nose, while intense flavors of blueberry, plum and cherry with rich tannins and vanilla mocha notes rock your palate. Brazin is a not a wine to be rushed don't be afraid to savor its long, lingering finish.--Winemaker





Buil and Gine Gine Priorat

Buil and Gine Gine Gine Priorat

The International Wine Cellar 88 points: 'Inky ruby. Black raspberry, cherry and



Coeur Blanc by Domaine Serene

This wine is so unique and special, if you are lucky enough to find a bottle of it in the store, make sure to snatch it up. You will not be dissapointed.





DaVinci Chianti DOCG (ITALY)

Chianti DOCG: Grapes sourced entirely from within the Chianti region. Chianti must be a minimum of 75% Sangiovese. The Da Vinci Chianti is deep crimson in color with aromas of cherries and red fruit balanced by soft, round tannins.





Dry Sack 15 Year-Old Sherry

A product of the Solera aging process, uniquely combines two types of sherry- dry Palomino and Pedro Ximénez, and should be enjoyed as a dessert wine, after-dinner drink or cordial. With a warm mahogany color and superb aroma, it offers a deeply satisfying taste of raisins, figs, roasted nuts, oak and vanilla. Pairs well with sweet desserts, chocolate, aged cheeses or nuts.



Drylands Dry Riesling Marlborough 2007

Drylands Dry Riesling Marlborough 2007

The Wine Spectator 85 points: 'Tart, with green apple and stone flavors wrapped



Ecco Domani Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio (Italy)

This wine has a clear, straw yellow color, with golden reflections. Floral and citrus fruit aromas lead to flavors of apple and tropical fruit on the palate, accompanied by pear and peach characteristics. It is a clean, medium-bodied wine, with crisp acidity and a long finish. Varietal Content: 60% Chardonnay (10% is late-harvest), 40% Pinot Grigio





Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio (Italy)

This wine has a clear, straw yellow color, with light golden reflections. A low concentration of surmaturo grapes gives the wine tropical fruit notes that make this unique vintage truly exotic, with apple and pineapple aromas and flavors. The wine is full bodied, with a pleasantly soft palate and a long finish. Varietal Content: 91% Pinot Grigio, 9% Chardonnay.



Faiveley Bourgogne Blanc

Glittering light yellow with green reflections. Rich scents of white flowers, lime blossom, vanilla and toffee on the nose. Beautifully textured flavors of stone fruit and lots of butter. Caramel in the finish. Pairs well with eggs, white meats, fish. Varietal: Chardonnay.



Folie a Deux Menage a Trois Red (California)

This wine exposes the fresh, ripe, jam-like fruit that is the calling card of California wine. Three saucy grapes make up the blend. Zinfandel adds a juicy character, Merlot mellows and Cabernet adds backbone. Forward, spicy and soft, this delicious dalliance makes the perfect trio.





Folie a Deux Menage a Trois White (California)

Three different grapes add up beautifully in our Ménage à Trois White. Citrus

and tropical fruit flavors with crisp acidity. Chardonnay lends its firm, rich character, while Muscat shows up wild and exotic, and Chenin Blanc plays a soft supporting



Francis Ford Coppola Syrah

Intense plum and clove aromas, this concentrated and complex wine has soft tannis, blackberry and boysenberry flavors layered with notes of smoky bacon, sweet vanilla and bittersweet chocolate.

--Corey Beck, Winemaker



Francis Ford Coppola Zinfandel

Sourced from "old vines" in Amador County and cooler vineyards in Paso Robles and Sonoma, this Zin has depth and complexity. Petite Sirah is blended in to further enhance the luscious strawberry jam, cassis and briar flavors that follow its perfume of dark fruit, sweet spice and toasty vanilla. Deep purple garnet in color. Raspberries, plums, cloves and creme brule on



Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Pinot Noir (California)

This estate wine is a complex, dry and flavorful sparkler, making it both versatile with food and delicious by itself as an aperitif. The character of this wine is most strongly influenced by the elegance of Pinot Noir for structure on the palate and extended length on the finish. Ideal for The Holidays, Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day and if you are a fan of celebrating with Pinot



Iniskillin Vidal Sparkling Icewine

Iniskillin Vidal Sparkling Icewine

The Wine Enthusiast 89 points: 'Honey, mango and butter on the nose hint at the



J.Lohr Chardonnay (California)

The flavors are very clean, with peach, nectarine and citrus with subtle butter and vanilla toastiness, producing layers of complexity with an excellent balance of fresh fruit acidity and palate weight. This wine is ideal for pairing with oven-roasted chicken, Dungeness crab or cream-sauced pasta dishes. Varietal: 100% Chardonnay





J.Lohr Paso Robles Merlot (Central Coast, CA)

Winemaker Notes 2006 J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot has a dark plum red color with purple hues. The aroma is dominated by blueberry, raspberry and cherry fruit and layered with lifted spicy, cedar oak. The palate is greeted by an array of red fruits similar to those on the nose, with tar, cedar and forest floor adding complexity. The wine has a full mid-palate and finish that carries



J.Lohr Syrah (California)

The 2006 J. Lohr Estates South Ridge Syrah has a dense, dark red color with youthful red-purple hues. Blackberry, boysenberry, strawberry and plum jam fruit with hints of white pepper, licorice and black olive spice dominate the aroma. A good weight of dark red fruits is balanced by white pepper spiciness, dried fig and orange peel on the palate with a very plump and juicy mouth feel.



Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2006

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2006, 91 points: "Kaiken Ultra has emerged as consistent top-shelf Malbec. This vintage show power, purity, mineral, ripe fruit and well-applied oak. It's a generous wine with kirsch and raspberry parfait flavors. It almost makes it to creamy but by holding onto its core acidity it guard overall balance. Unforced but a little forceful; good for



La Montesa Rioja (Spain)

Named after the hillside vineyard located on the north-eastern slope of the Yerga mountains in eastern Rioja, La Montesais a blend of the red grape varieties on the Palacios Remondo estate. The wine exhibits aromas of candied fruit, sweet spices and roasted nuts, and a complex bouquet that contains dark forest fruits and hints of orange peel. Alvaro Palacios explains, the dry and



La Pomme

Locally crafted organic apple wine made in the European tradition which preserves the apples natural character. Versatile and food friendly. Pairs well with cheese, chicken, and fish.





Layer Cake Malbec Mendoza

Layer Cake Malbec Mendoza

Tasting Notes: 'The wine has a dense, purple core with a brilliant red rim. Black fruit



Louis Jadot Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques Clos de Rochegrès
Powerful aromas of lush red fruit and spices, elegant and dense, full and fleshy in fruit character. Tannins are well-formed despite their youth. Pairs well with red meat in sauce, game and most cheeses. Varietal: Gamay


Martín Códax Albariño

Martín Códax Albariño is a refreshing food friendly wine. Aromatic, dry and crisp. full-bodied, with flavors of ripe apples, peach, apricot, melon, grapefruit and lemon zest melded perfectly together with a bright minerality.

Albariño pairs well with



Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll Napa 2005

Chairman Selection

Most people don't know that Merryvale has a connection to the start of Delaware River Food and



Mirassou California Chardonnay 2007

2007 Mirassou Chardonnay exhibits intense aromas and flavors of stone fruits such as peaches and nectarines, as well as tropical fruits like pineapple. Secondary flavors of melon, pears, citrus, floral, and vanilla notes combine with a creamy mouth feel which culminate in a pleasantly concentrated finish.



Mirassou Pinot Grigio 2008

Mirassou California Pinot Grigio reveals intense aromas and flavors of peach, pear and citrus with crisp, lively acidity create an exceptionally refreshing wine. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with spicy dishes as well as grilled poultry or seafood.





Mirassou Riesling 2008

2008 Mirassou California Riesling is soft and approachable with fruit-forward aromas and flavors of peach, apple, and floral notes. As a result of the naturally firm acid levels, this wine is crisp and delicately structured and pairs beautifully with richly sauced poultry or seafood.





Mirassou Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Displaying a soft mouth feel and crisp flavors of tropical fruit and melon balanced with hints of grapefruit and pear, our Mirassou California Sauvignon Blanc is a bright expression of Californias most celebrated growing regions.



Montinore Reserve Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2007

Chairman's Selection Biodynamic Certified.

Winery Notes: "This 2007 Pinot has a mid to dark Garnet color with



Pedroncelli Zinfandel

From a family-owned and operated winery in Sonoma, Ca.

"Deep purple-red in color, this is a full-bodied wine



Penfold's Koonunga Hills Shiraz Cabernet (Australia)

A medium-bodied wine with hints of stewed quince, rhubarb and ripe dark fruits with further black olive notes adding a savory note to the finish. The tannins are soft, fine and complement the balanced addition of spicy oak. Varietals: Shiraz (Syrah), Cabernet Sauvignon.





Pieropan Soave Classico 2007

Pieropan Soave Classico 2007

The Wine Advocate 88 points: 'The 2007 Soave Classico is the estate's entry-level wine.



Pinnacle Apple Ice Wine

Produced from a select blend of all hand-picked apples, harvested after frost and extracted naturally over the winter months. Rich, golden and full-bodied in the glass, mellow flavor and clean, distinct taste of apples that builds from its smooth, velvety start to its well-balanced, long-lasting finish. Pairs well with pâtés, game, poultry, spicy dishes, fine cheeses and desserts.



Qunita do Crasto Reserva 2006

Chairman Selection

This may be one of the most romantically produced bottles of wine that Steve Pollack, Specialty



Ramey Larkmead Proprietary Red 2006

Chairman's Selection Quoted at $80.00.... Save $20.01 PLCB Price $59.99 While Supplies Last!

The Wine Advocate



ROOT

A new 100% organic spirit based on a Native American recipe for Root Tea that eventually evolved into Birch or Rootbeer.

The



Rosemount Traminer Riesling (Australia) Diamond Label

The nose is fresh and lifted, like the scent of ripe stone fruits. The palate is highly appealing with a distinctive zest of lime-fresh acidity giving way to a peachy softness with hints of mango and apples. The wine culminates in a crisp finish of excellent length and finesse. Varietal: Gewurztraminer, Riesling





Rush Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Chairman's Selection

A boutique Napa Valley family run business that producess hand crafted Cabernet Sauvignon.





Schweiger Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain 2003

Winemaker's Notes: 'Those of you familiar with our wines know that one of our previous Cabernet releases (2001) was the beginning of a brave new world for us as we extended our barrel aging program to further soften and round out our full mountain fruit. We continue that tradition with our 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2003 vintage required much patience, but was well worth the wait.'



Segura Viudas Aria Sparkling Pinot Noir

Silver Medal Winner of the World Wine Championships Award from tastings.com, the Segura Viudas ARIA Sparkling Pinot Noir is a complex, dry and flavorful sparkler, making it both versatile with food and delicious by itself as an aperitif. The character of this wine is most strongly influenced by the elegance of Pinot Noir for structure on the palate and extended length on the finish.



Tapena Tempranillo (Spain)

The quintessential red wine grape from Spain, Tempranillo (temp-rah-NEE-yo), the little early one, adapts well to varied growing conditions. Tapeña Tempranillo is a rich, bold blend of fruit, earth and structure, rounded out by a deliciously soft mouth feel. Luscious red cherry fruit wrapped around an earthy, intense center. The finish is long and layered with a hint of coffee and



Toasted Head Chardonnay (California)

Our Chardonnay leads with fresh, ripe pear and tropical fruit aromas that carry hints of mango and vanilla. The round, smooth palate features luscious stone fruit and tropical fruit flavors complemented by toasty oak tones. Characteristically round, smooth, and luscious, it culminates in a lingering, toasty-vanilla oaky finish.





Toasted Head Merlot (California)

Our Merlot displays fragrant plum, cherry, and blackberry fruit aromas, with complementary scents of fresh herbs, vanilla, coffee, and toasted oak adding complexity. Medium-bodied and firmly structured on the palate, its fine depth of fruit and supple tannins make it both delightful on its own and a delicious accompaniment to food.





Vietti Arneis Roero

This Italian white was saved from extinction by the efforts of one man and eventually a community coming together to make one barrel at a time. A great food wine with a wide variety of potential dance partners, it is delicate and complex at the same time.





Vine Cliff Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Block 2006

Chairman's Selection

"The aroma has classic Cabernet Sauvignon fruit with cassis, blackberry, red raspberry



Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim 2006

Chairman's Selection

The Wine Spectator 88 points: 'A dry white, with an overall elegance and flavors of lychee,



Zind Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim Herren 2006

Chairman's Selection

The Wine Spectator 90 points: 'A hint of shortbread biscuit mixes with fleshy white peach and





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