Quite deep golden color shows some age and development. Primary aromas have given place to notes of honey, honey suckle. It is dry on the palate with lovely complexity and depth of character. A touch tannins and lots of refreshing acidity, dandelion flowers, honeyed and raisiny, with very long finish. Off the beaten path Pinot Gris, untamed but civilized.

Lastly, the 2014 Zinfandel Black Chicken (its name coming from the code name used when ordering a jug of Zinfandel during the Prohibition era) is another relatively big-boned Zinfandel at 15.3% alcohol. Gorgeously proportioned, textured and almost chewy, this stunningly hedonistic and fleshy, flamboyant Zinfandel delivers abundant glycerin, fruit, quality and personality.

Straw golden color; with exquisite quince, honey-nut, and beeswax aromas. It has a rich and silky mouth feel from barrel fermentation and lees aging, and excellent minerality. Bottle-aged two years prior to release. The Monarch Mine Vineyard is planted with Roussanne grapes that originated from a Chave family parcel on the hill at Hermitage, in northern Rhone, France.

Full black cherry and blackberry fruit aromas with a beautiful balance and a big, sumptuous, and juicy mouth feel. It also presents complex spicy aromas, with a nice creamy texture derived from the 10 months in French oak barrels. Winemaker Bill Easton was 1 of 5, internationally, to be nominated as Winemaker of the Year by the Wine Enthusiast.

An extraordinarily special wine made from very ripe, un-raisined Zinfandel harvested very late from the Old-Vine Rinaldi Vineyard. It is not made every year, 2009 was the last suitable vintage. Enjoy it with most desserts, like a Port, or simply sipped by itself! Bill Easton was 1 of 5 winemakers, internationally, nominated as Winemaker of the Year by the Wine Enthusiast!

This is one of the finest reds coming out of South Africa today. It is powerful and concentrated, yet elegant and refined, with notes of lush red cherry, raspberry and plum that are complemented by notes of game, pepper and fynbos. Fine yet gripping tannins and tight fruit flavors lend a solid structure to the rich mouthfeel, while notes of peppered berries round the finish.

No oak here! Reminiscent of a Chablis, this crisp, lean Chardonnay lets the natural fruit flavors take center stage. Our wine team blended two Chardonnay lots from Monterey and Clarksburg to craft a lean, fruit-forward wine with lovely palate weight and a long finish — allowing the true beauty of the grapes to shine through!

A great Sancerre made by legendary producer Etienne Daulny from grapes grown on 40-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines in the Loire Valley, with each plot fermented seperately. This Sancerre captures the essence of the grape with floral, flinty, mineral aromas. Think warm, wet, slate and grapefruit, white peach flavors on the palate. Bright acidity.

A new domaine that was brought back to life from mere remains since WW2, Clos du Moulin is fast catching on--even given accolades by no other than Burgundy's most coveted DRC. This wine has the lift and electricity of Puligny with the mid palate weight of Meursault. A phenomenal value if you appreciate high end Burgundy but need something a bit more friendly on the pocketbook!

In the glass, the wine is deep ruby with purple hues. On the nose, the wine is delicate with notes of cherry, vanilla, raw beef and herbs. On the palate, it is dry, structured and elegant with flavors of plum, ripe cherries, wild berries and a hint of spice, followed by a lengthy and smooth finish that begs for food.

Genuinely classic style., sophisticated, but not showy. Opulent red fruit with creamy caramel, firm but ripe tannins and an enticing palate. Drinking beautifully now but one of the wines in the tasting that would keep for a while."

Aged 50% in typical underground epoxy tanks and 50% in ancient foudres which are then blended together to make an atypical Muscadet that has a fuller body while keeping the incredible salinity that makes these Loire Valley wines the perfect match with shellfish or oysters from the nearby islands off the coast of Nantes.

Faury is best known for northern Rhône crus & they also farm across the river on the plateaus of Collines Rhodaniennes. The Faurys’ old-school style offers terrific aromatics & textural complexity. Lovely notes of blackberries & violets shine amidst a backdrop of granite minerals & soft brambly tannins, offering lively refreshment & earthy intensity.