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THE TRAVELING VINYARD WINE LIST FROM SILVER PLATTER PARTIES
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Wine Inventory Tasting Notes as of: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
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ALS112 - 2003 Domaine Fernand Engel, Riesling Reserve, Alsace, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Riesling - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: Nestled in the village of Rorschwihr, Alsace, the Engel family has been in the winemaking business for three
generations. Their Riesling wines are unmistakably Alsatian in character and noted for their agreeably fruity aromatic expression. The
2003 Riesling Reserve is pale gold in color with hints of silver revealing a delicious bouquet of wonderful floral fragrances enhanced by
crisp minerals. These scents are repeated on the palate where they are embraced by lively citrus flavors ending in a long finish. This
wine won a silver (highly recommended) at the 2006 World Wine Championships. ALS112
ALS114 - 2003 Louis Reffelingen, Pinot Blanc
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Pinot Blanc - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: This Alsatian white is lively and fresh delivering apple and honey flavors complemented by hints of nuts and oak. Rich,
with a mouth-filling palate, this French wine with German roots, is a sure crowd-pleaser as a multi-purpose apertif/dinner wine. ALS114
ALS115 - N/V Calixte, Brut, Cremant d'Alsace
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: This sparkling wine is made by Cave-Hunawihr and is named for Pope Calixte II who served from 1118-1124. The first
written mention of Hunawihr, Alsace, dates back to 1123 and is signed by Calixte II. Luminous yellow with silvery hints that reflect
gracious bubbles, this is a fresh and long lasting cremant with rich, floral aromas and a warm note of brioche. It is full and fleshy with a
cheerful vitality sustained by a persistent stream of sprightly bubbles. What makes this wine unique is the addition of Pinot Blanc (30%)
and Auxerrois (20%) to the Chardonnay base (50%), adding elegant and flowery aromas. Cremant d’Alsace is perfect as an apertif and
as a reception or party wine. Drink now or keep until 2007.
ALS116 - 2003 Les Vignerons Reunis a Kientzheim-Kayserberg, Gewürztraminer, Alsace, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Gewürztraminer - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: This Gewürztraminer has an amazing rose floral fragrance and exhibits apricot, lychee and ripe pear flavors with
“spicy” notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. It has an appealing mouthfeel and a moderately dry quality. ALS116
ARG025 - 2004 Moon Sun, Cafayate Valley Torrontés, Argentina
Country: Argentina - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Produced from Argentina's most emblematic grape, this Torrontés is a deeply aromatic golden-colored white wine
exhibiting floral notes of candied peaches and roses. Flavors of tropical fruits flood the mouth like a torrent with an extra zing of spice
and acidity on the finish. With good balance and body, it is ideal as an apertif or the perfect match for fresh seafood. Serve chilled. This
wine earned a silver, highly recommended, at the 2006 World Wine Championships. ARG025
ARG026 - 2003 Ignis, Mendoza Malbec Reserva, Argentina
Country: Argentina - Varietal/Type: Other Red Varietals - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: This wine won both silver and gold medals at the 2005 Vinandino (an Argentine wine competition).
ARG028 - 2003 Atipax, Tupungato Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Country: Argentina - Varietal/Type: Other Red Varietals - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: Made with the best grapes from the Tupungato Valley, this Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon/Bonarda blend shows deep and
bright purplish red colors. The aromas are elegant with a perfect combination of juicy, rustic red fruits and spices enriched by the virtues
of aging 12 months in oak. On the palate, it is sweet while its tannins provide structure for a long and pleasant finish.
Serving Suggestion:
The cattle industry is a mainstay of Argentina’s culture and economy. Therefore, it is fitting to drink the signature wine from this country
with nothing less than barbecued beef with Chimichurri sauce. Malbec is also ideal to accompany pasta dishes. We recommend
decanting 30 minutes before service.
ARG029 - 2003 Uva Negra, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina
Country: Argentina - Varietal/Type: - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes:
AUS243 - 2003 Basedow, South Eastern Australia Chardonnay
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $9.99
Tasting Notes: This refreshingly crisp Chardonnay bursting with ripe fresh fruit offers a versatile unoaked style. Brimming with flavors
of peach and lychee with touch of dried apricot it is full-flavored yet dry. With a mouthfilling creamy texture, it is delectable on its own or
as a companion to a wide variety of foods, including medium-spicy Asian dishes, vegetarian meals and creamy pasta. This wine won a
gold medal at the 2006 New World International Wine Competition. AUS243
AUS246 - 2003 Mundurra, Hunter Valley Cabernet Shiraz, South Eastern Australia
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Shiraz / Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: The 2003 Mundurra Cabernet-Shiraz is an ideal blend of two regal varieties that brings out the best in each while
enhancing their individual qualities. A full-bodied Cabernet-Shiraz, with layers of lush flavor and complexity. Wonderful scents of cedary
oak and vanilla round off flavors of ripe plums and a hint of chocolate preceding a lingering smooth finish. AUS246
AUS247 - 2005 Convict's Reward, South Eastern Australia Merlot
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Merlot - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Deep garnet with vibrant red hues, this soft supple Merlot offers a fruit-driven bouquet of ripe cherry, plum and violet
with cedar overtones. The flavorsome palate of plum and sweet fruit blend nicely with vanillin oak. A delightful, medium weight wine,
which finishes long with soft, firm tannins. Excellent drinking now, this wine is well-suited to steak grilled or fried, pork sausages, or
osso bucco, and Camembert, Gouda or Parmesan cheese. AUS247
AUS248 - 2005 Convict's Reward, South Eastern Australia Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: The sight of this deep purple wine is a precursor to its sweet berry and violet aromas. Subtle hints of French oak add to
this nose. In the mouth, it is rich and intense with characteristic flavors of cherry, black currant, raspberry and spices. Soft chewy
tannins and a long finish make this a satsifying wine to reward yourself with at the end of the day. This wine won a silver medal at the
2006 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. The Beverage Testing Institute rates this wine "highly recommended, best buy"
commenting, "This value-priced Aussie Cabernet Sauvignon has flavors of black currant, cassis and tobacco with a spicy, tangy finish
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with moderate tannins. Pair this with lamb chops, grilled chicken or roast pork." This wine won a gold and a trophy at the 2006 Riverina
Wine Show. AUS248
AUS251 - 2004 Dreamtime, Western Australia Chardonnay
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: A Chardonnay with a balanced creamy texture driven by fresh fruit characters -- yes, that's what dreams are made of.
Straw yellow in color with a green tint, the 2004 Dreamtime Chardonnay is a typical example of the varietal from Margaret River exhibiting
uplifted white peach, nectarine and fig with subtle spice and cleanly integrated French oak. White peach and melon flavors continue on
the palate rounding out in a crisp, lively finish. This wine was touted as "outstanding" in the "Wine Spectator" and made the publication's
"Smart Buys/Best Values" list. AUS251
AUS252 - 2003 Hayburner, Barossa Vines Shiraz, Australia
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Shiraz / Syrah - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: This Barossa Valley Australian Shiraz opens with aromas of violets, spices, herbs, leather and smoke. Grown in this
warm climate, it assumes flavors of plums, fruitcake and chocolate in addition to its trademark blackberry and pepper qualities. Shiraz is
adaptable to a wide range of foods including red meat, white meat and pastas. This wine received a "good" rating in the "Wine
Enthusiast". AUS252
AUS256 - 1999 Bright Brothers, The Harvey Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Shiraz / Syrah - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: This is a densely colored wine exhibiting elegant yet intense blackberry fruits with hints of spice and chocolate on a
lush, complex rounded palate. Soft underlying tannins indicate a strong backbone and a good long finish. Drinking well now, this is a
deep, rich McLaren Vale Shiraz that has the strucutre to mature further over the next 10 years. This wine was a gold medal winner at
the London International Wine Challenge and at Vin Mundus Germany. AUS256
AUS258 - 2004 Hanging Rock Winery, Strathbogie Ranges Chardonnay, Victoria, Australia
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: An attractive bouquet is just the beginning of the taste experience of this soft and balanced Aussie wine. A rich,
intensely flavored cool-climate Chardonnay, this is an Aussie wine that has enjoyed the best of treatment, including some generous
French oak handling. An elegant wine with clean, varietal fruit character, a dry palate and subtle oak complexity to enjoy now with
chicken and fish or to improve with medium term cellaring. AUS258
AUS260 - 2005 Convict's Reward, South Eastern Australia Durif
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Petit Syrah, Other Red Varietals - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: A big, rich, plummy nose is only the beginning to the rewards to be had in tasting this delightful Durif. Slight vegetable
and spicy notes with balanced fruit flavors and an underlying blackberry touch make a unique and food-friendly accompaniment to roast
chicken or prime rib with raspberry sauce. This wine won a bronze at the 2006 San Francisco International Wine Competition. AUS260
AUS262 - 2004 Leafwing, South Eastern Australia Shiraz
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes:
AUS263 - 2005 Veronica Creek, South Eastern Australia Chardonnay
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Pale lemon in color, this medium-bodied Chardonnay opens with a complex nose of ripe, perky peach aromas. Lovely
fresh fruit flavors extend onto the palate leading to a soft, crisp and clean finish. Created in an easy-drinking style, this white makes a
marvelous pair with chicken in black olives, capers and white wine. AUS263
AUS265 - 2004 Stormy Cape, Clare Valley Sangiovese, South Australia
Country: Australia - Varietal/Type: Sangiovese - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: From first sight, this Sangiovese is full of flavor: deeply-colored to its near-black core, with a full and inviting aroma of
leather and sweet tobacco leaf along with an attractive note of concentrated richness. This is reinforced on the palate in a display of
ripe, fruit flavors with good balance and weight along with a little grip to support its structure. AUS265
BOR615 - 2001 Chateau des Clos, Premieres Cotes de Blaye, Eleve en futs de chene, Bordeaux, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Bordeaux / Meritage Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Produced from 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and aged for 12 months in small oak barrels, this is an intense
and voluptuous wine that performs well beyond its price. Bold aromas of blackberries, licorice and vanilla greet the nose. The palate is
full and round, with a luscious mouth feel, and fruit flavors that linger long through the finish. If you like your red Bordeaux well
structured, age-worthy, but also accessible now, this is the wine for you. A bronze medal winner at the 2004 Finger Lakes International
Wine Competition. BOR615
BOR643 - 2004 Cuvee Clemence, Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Bordeaux Blend - White, Sauvignon Blanc - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: A magnificent pale green color with yellow glints, this white Bordeaux offers a delicate combination of aromas with
scents of exotic fruits, citrus and vanilla as well as wooded hints. With vigor and finesse, it leaves the palate with pleasant toasted
notes and a long after taste. BOR643
BOR644 - 2004 Ch. Les Vignots, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, Bordeaux, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Bordeaux Blend - White, Sémillon - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: This wine seduces with its colorful and sparkling robe with golden reflections. Citrus notes exude from a complex nose.
The mouth seduces with its fullness and structure. This fresh enjoyable wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif. BOR644
BOR645 - 2002 Ch la Cote de Mons, 1eres Cotes de Bordeaux Eleve en Futs de Chene, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Bordeaux / Meritage Blend - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: The Bordeaux Côtes offer exceptional values as well as excellent drinking, and this wine shows just what can be
achieved outside the Médoc and St. Emilion. It’s an unpretentious, easy drinking red that offers prounounced aromas of vanilla and
underwood with spicy hints of fruit. Nicely concentrated and well-balanced, its layers of fruit are underlined by a woody touch with a
warm and cheerful finish. BOR645
BUR560 - 2003 Pierre Dupond, Bourgogne Chardonnay, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Burgundy, Chardonnay - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: White Burgundy - fresh and elegant. Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine glistens with gold highlights and opens
with fruity aromas that are a prelude to the flavors to come. Fruit and flowers burst on the palate for a smooth, but dry selection that is
clean on the finish. Serve with oysters or other seafood. It also makes an excellent aperitif. This wine won a silver (highly
recommended) at the 2006 World Wine Championships. BUR560
CAL824 - 2003 Mangrove, Merlot
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Merlot - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: A deep, dark and delicious Merlot. The nose is packed with cassis, plum, black tea and tobacco. These aromas quickly
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find their way to the palate where they seamlessly blend with berry, jam and earthy notes. This Merlot is more sophisticated than its
price may indicate. Recommended by the Beverage Testing Institute.
CAL827 - 2002 Blair Family Estate Zinfandel
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Zinfandel - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: The 2002 Blair Family Estate California Zinfandel flows with jammy layers of raspberry-plum notes intermingled with
hints of spice and dried cherries and berries. Its beautiful fruit front is balanced against supple yet firm tannins and just the right touch of
vanilla oak. This Zinfandel serves well with sweet or spicy dishes, barbeques or chocolate desserts. Best Value Zinfandel to Buy Now,
the Wine Spectator, May 2004, Gold Medal, Los Angeles County Fair 2003.
CAL833 - 2000 Indian Valley, Special Select Chardonnay, Mendocino County
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: This debut release from Indian Valley Vineyards is a fresh and lively medium-weight Chardonnay. What a premiere! With
good acidity and bright, citrusy fruit, it’s not your typical overoaked fruit bomb. It will complement a wide range of foods featuring fish and
chicken or try it with Asian flavored dishes and sushi.
CAL834 - 2004 Stone Home Ranch, Viognier, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Viognier - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: The Stone Home Ranch Viognier is an intense dry white wine with vibrant fruity, floral qualities and an intriguing
bouquet reminiscent of peaches, flowers and orange citrus fruit. On the palate, it has mouthwatering liveliness that keeps you coming
back for another sip and plenty of body for a wine that show such delicate aromas and flavors. This wine must be tasted to be believed.
Keep one in the fridge at all times! CAL834
CAL840 - 2002 Stone Briar, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Zinfandel - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Old Vines equate with intensity of flavor and great character. The 2002 Stone Briar, Old Vine Zinfandel delivers on
these counts. Featuring abundant cherry, blackberry and plum fruit offset by notes of black pepper and spice, this wine combines
Zinfandel with a touch of Carignane to lend bright fruit and richness to the overall blend. Zinfandel complements a wide variety of foods,
including grilled meats, hearty pastas and aged cheeses. This wine won a silver medal at the 2006 New World International Wine
Competition. CAL840
CAL842 - 2002 Merry Oak, Chardonnay, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Appealing aromas of citrus, pear and banana entice the nose. Lush tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and mango accent
the foundation of apple and banana, with a very nice touch of hazelnut/almond on the finish. This wine is crisp yet soft, and mouthfilling
while retaining its delicateness. An excellent accompaniment to food or fun.
CAL844 - 2003 Paradis, Cask Reserve 24 Chardonnay, Lodi, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: French influence with California soul! This wine is clearly California in style with aromas of peach, melon and tropical
fruit supported by delicate oak evoking a true sense of paradise. Fresh fruit flavors of apple, lemon, melon and pineapple are clearly the
mark of a premium white. A superb wine, well-balanced and delicious with seafood, cheeses or light desserts. CAL844
CAL850 - 2004 Glassmoon Rising, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: This Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of cedar, blackberry, black currant and cherry with notes of ripe raspberries,
plum, and cedar, cocoa and tobacco. Smoky, toasty notes and a subtle hint of anise also fill out the nose. Full bodied, with rich layers of
blackberry jam, black currant and cherry flavors. Robust and concentrated, the wine shows outstanding structure and balance, finishing
with a nice touch of mint. CAL850
CAL853 - 2005 Steeple Street, Chardonnay, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: The soft, juicy aromas of the blend suggest pear, peach and sweet citrus, with notes of guava and mango. There is
also a gentle overlay of creamy oak, principally suggesting vanilla and a bit of toffee. On the palate the wine is lush and approachable,
with juicy pear and apple fruit, and a bit of lime zest in the finish. CAL853
CAL855 - 2004 Tria, Syrah, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Shiraz / Syrah - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: Peppery black cherry aromas are tinged with chocolate, lavender and smoky oak. The tannins are firm but accessible,
and ripe fruit flavors of berries and bramble mesh in a lingering finish. The wine’s flavors, elegance and structure make it a great
companion to heartier meats and more exotic spicier fare. CAL855
CAL858 - 2005 Bargetto, Pinot Grigio, California.
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Pinot Grigio - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: This Pinot Grigio, a blend of wines from several vineyards, is one of our best selling wines. Strong aromas of pear
exude on the nose while notes of green apple and honeysuckle are supported by a crisp acid finish. An ideal wine to accompany a
picnic or serve at a casual dinner. This wine won a gold medal at the 2006 Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Competition. "This Pinot Grigio
has floral and citrus aromas, and they are carried through in the mouth. There is pear and green apple flavors with hints of Seville
orange and cinnamon spice." —Michael Sones, Winemaker CAL858
CHI102 - 2003 Lomas de Los Andes, Colchagua Valley Merlot, Chile
Country: Chile - Varietal/Type: Merlot - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red with attractive aromatics, including blackberries, tobacco, mint and hints of cedar, the 2003 Lomas de
Los Andes Merlot is well-structured with round and friendly tannins. Blending 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is a
beautiful representative of a Chilean red. Ends pleasantly. This wine is rated "good" by the Wine Spectator and "Sante" magazine
described it as "Full bodied with deep staining rivulets. Savory, spiced black-plum aromas lead to balanced flavors of sweet red cherry,
chipotle, and grapefruit zest. Crispy sweetbreads.". CHI102
CHI103 - 2001 Viña Alamosa, Premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Country: Chile - Varietal/Type: Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby in color, this Cabernet Sauvignon boasts aromas of strawberries and blackberries on the nose with a hint
of menthol. Full with dense, soft tannins and good length, it serves well with grilled meats game or cheese. This wine was recommended
in "Wine & Spirits" magazine February 2006 and was chosen as one of the "70 best wines in South America" in the Austral Spectator. It
also earned a bronze medal at the 2005 International Wine & Spirits Competition. CHI103
CHI105 - 2003 Paseo, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule Valley, Chile
Country: Chile - Varietal/Type: Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Intense, deep ruby red with shades of violet this Cabernet Sauvignon explodes in aromas of ripe plums and cassis with
mellow tones of wood, subtle hints of vanilla toast and a dash of fine black pepper from aging in oak barriques. This wine has great
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character and complexity with an excellent tannin structure that perfectly balances bright red fruits with French oak. This wine won a
bronze medal at the 2006 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. CHI105
CHI108 - 2004 Paseo Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule Valley, Chile
Country: Chile - Varietal/Type: Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red in color with shades of violet, this release exudes aromas of ripe plums, cassis with subtle hints of
vanilla, toast and a dash of fine black pepper from aging in oak barriques. Produced from old vines within a single vineyard for
concentrated flavors, it offers tremendous fruit flavors perfectly balanced with French oak for a Cabernet Sauvignon like no other at this
price point. CHI108
FRA274 - 2004 Domaine Galetis, Sauvignon Blanc de la Clauso, vin de pays d'Oc, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Sauvignon Blanc - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Wonderfully clear with shades of yellow-green, the nose of this Sauvignon Blanc is powerful with notes of boxwood
and blackcurrant blossom combined with aromas of melon and gooseberry. The attack on the palate is sharp with good structure, a
generous aromatic persistence and a citrus fruit finish. FRA274
FRA275 - 2004 Domaine des Fontaines, Viognier, vin de pays d'Oc, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Viognier - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Connoisseurs crave Viognier, an intense, dry white wine with vibrant floral qualities. One sip of the 2004 Domaine de
Fontaines, Viognier and you'll understand why. It opens with an intriguing bouquet reminiscent of apricots, peaches, and pears. The
palate is voluptuous, rich and elegant with muscat-like aromas and notes of passion fruit. An unparalleled choice for serving with fish
dishes. FRA275
FRA277 - 2002 Pierre La Grange, Pinot Noir, vin de pays d'Oc, France
Country: France - Varietal/Type: Pinot Noir - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: The 2002 Pierre La Grange Pinot Noir boasts a cherry red color with fresh aromas of raspberry and red currant. In the
mouth, it splashes classic flavors of cherries, plums, raspberries, and strawberries with notes of plum and dried apricot. The perfect
food wine, Pinot Noir will not overpower the meal. Serve with grilled red meat or fish. FRA277
ITA567 - 2004 Arietta, Soave, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Pale straw coloured, with an expressive, fruity bouquet, the 2004 Arietta Soave is a classic blend of 70% Garganega
along with Trebbiano, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay. On the nose, it is gentle and fresh with a hint of floral notes. Crisp fruit and
refreshing acidity on the palate give way to a long, dry finish. A delicious example of the quality of the 2004 vintage. ITA567
ITA571 - 2003 Il Cavaliere, Chianti, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Chianti Blend, Sangiovese - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: The Chianti Il Cavaliere is produced in the hills between Pontassieve and Rufina and is made according to the standard
of the Tuscan tradition. The figure of the Cavaliere that appears on the label comes from a picture which is at the Fattoria di Vetrice.
Beginning with an intense nose of blackberries, raspberries and tobacco, this Chianti exhibits sweet cherry and leather tones for a fruitfilled
palate and a long silky finish. This is a vibrant Tuscan red that is begging to be consumed with Italian fare. This wine was rated
"good" by Wine Spectator and awarded a bronze medal in the 2005 "Decanter" World's Greatest Wine Values. ITA571
ITA573 - 2004 Villa Felici Orvieto Classico
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: The Felici family has run this estate since the 1870’s. This traditional white opens with intense fresh fruit and floral
scents. It displays complex nuances of lemon, lime and apricots with a beguiling roundness and a fruity finish that has the faintest touch
of bitter almond. This wine won a silver (highly recommended) at the 2006 World Wine Championships. ITA573
ITA582 - 2004 Casa Martelletti, Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: This clean straw yellow wine reveals delicate notes of apricot and green apple both to the nose and the mouth.
Fermented in stainless steel to maintain the clarity of the fruit, it is an extremely rich and fresh with persistent banana and pear fruit
flavors laced with a hint of sage. Recommended with antipasti and other typical northern Italian fare like stuffed peppers or shellfish.
ITA582
ITA583 - 2004 Casa Martelletti, Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: This Gavi, made from the Cortese grape, shimmers with its light straw yellow color and greenish reflections. The nose
boasts ripe fruit, cut hay, peach and almond flavors with a fine salty note to the palate. Complements summer seafood dishes beautifully.
ITA583
ITA585 - 2004 Villa del Parco, Pinot Grigio delle Colline Teatine IGT, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Pinot Grigio - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: This wine unfolds with powerful white fruits and flowers on the nose, along with notes of spice and vanilla. The palate
is extraordinarily round and smooth, with an unusually ripe, mature character, yet it finishes deliciously crisp and clean. Thanks to its
excellent balance, this is an exceptional food wine. It will also be a crowd pleaser at aperitif time. ITA585
ITA587 - 2003 Giovina, Rosso di Toscana IGT, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Super Tuscan Blend, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes:
This wine is ready to join a sumptuous Italian feast. A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese it is an individualistic ruby red
exhibiting aromas of berries and juicy plums and a palate replete with rich fresh fruit and vanilla cream. Fine tannins wind down to a
powerful, spiced-fruit finish. This wine was rated "very good" in the "Wine Spectator" and rated "very good to excellent" in the
2006 Gambero Rosso "Italian Wines", the bible of the Italian wine industry. ITA587
ITA588 - N/V Lala, San Giustino, Piedmont, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals, Other Red Varietals - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: Clear the dishes and make way for this after-dinner treat, an Italian light red that glistens with hints of pink. Its fruity
strawberry scents mix with a delicate musky aroma for a fresh, sweet and balanced wine that will be a playful surprise for guests as a
delicious dessert wine. Perfect with all things chocolate. ITA588
ITA592 - 2003 Le Scapitozze, Chianti Rufina, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Chianti Blend, Sangiovese - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: This traditional blend of 95% Sangiovese with 5% Colorino exudes an intense bouquet brimming with ripe berry aromas,
violets and black fruits, alongside notes of smoke and vanilla. With good structure and balance, it leaves behind a sensation of rich fruit.
This wine was rated "very good to excellent" in the 2006 Gambero Rosso "Italian Wines", the bible of the Italian wine industry. It was
also rated "very good" and made the top values list of wines from Tuscany in the "Wine Spectator". Decanter July 2006 chose this wine
as its Wine of the Month, "3 stars. Paolo Masi has made his name making wines with clean fruit and rich texture. This is no exception.
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Good balance in mouth, intense fruit flavors which are fully ripe, and a little florality to add interest. Soft, dry tannins. Up to 2 years."
ITA592
ITA594 - 2005 Pedretti, Pinot Grigio Venezie IGT, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Pinot Grigio - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: Our signature Pinot Grigio! All the classic fresh fruit aromas of the variety are here, along with that telltale fresh, steely
character. On the nose it unfolds with powerful white fruits and flowers, along with hints of spice and vanilla. The palate is
extraordinarily round and smooth, with an unusually ripe, mature character. It finishes deliciously crisp and clean. ITA594
ITA597 - 2005 Meda Margherita, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Country: Italy - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: Intense golden yellow in color, the 2004 Moscato D'Asti offers the characteristic sweet fragrance of mandarin fruit
unique to Moscato. It culminates in a natural "frizzante" or crackle and a clean finish. Pairs well with desserts such as pudding or
meringue and is particularly enhanced when served with fruit. ITA597
LAK020 - 2002 Steven Vincent, Maxwell Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Sauvignon Blanc - Price: $19.99
Tasting Notes: From the famous Lake County region comes a Sauvignon Blanc that shows soft floral aromas on the nose and fruity
flavors of citrus, peach and apricot on the palate. It winds down with a hint of an herbaceous quality that will keep you coming back for
more. LAK020
LOI093 - 2002 Domaine de Bel Air Pouilly Fume
Country: - Varietal/Type: Sauvignon Blanc - Price: $19.99
Tasting Notes: This is a lovely white wine from France's illustrious Loire Valley! The nose hints of white peach, subtle wood and
earthy, forest-like aromas. In the mouth, vivacious fruit and crisp mineral flavors spark the palate. The finish lingers with delicate fruit.
This is a wonderful white wine filled with flavor and personality. LOI093
NAP922 - 2003 Bentgate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Cabernet Sauvignon - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: This is an impressive red with a bold nose showcasing red berry, cherry and olive notes. Rich flavors of currant, plum
and a touch of tobacco define the palate that is replete with smooth, mature flavors, polished tannins and an exceptional balance
between fruit and oak. This is one powerful red worthy of a place at any table. Recommended by the Beverage Testing Institute.
NWZ033 - 2004 Marlborough Hills, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Country: New Zealand - Varietal/Type: Sauvignon Blanc - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: The 2004 Marlborough Hills Sauvignon Blanc begins with nuances of tropical fruit and floral fragrances. The nose
lingers into flavors of fresh gooseberry and cream alongside herbaceous, grassy characters that lead to a slight smoky richness. A
crisp, clean and vibrant wine with good balanced liveliness. This wine was rated "very good" in the "Wine Spectator Tasting Report:
New Zealand". NWZ033
RHO154 - 2003 Domaine du Petit Romain Grande Reserve, Costieres de Nimes Vieilles Vignes, Rhone Valley, France
Country: - Varietal/Type: Rhône Blend - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: This outstanding Rhone blend of Syrah and Grenache offers a dark red color with purple reflections. Concentrated red
fruit, reminiscent of strawberry jam, bursts in the mouth alongside vanilla and pepper delivering spicy cinnamon flavors and a long finish.
RHO154
SOA347 - 2005 Danie de Wet, Robertson Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
Country: South Africa - Varietal/Type: Sauvignon Blanc - Price: $14.99
Tasting Notes: South Africa's best-kept secret is its 350 year history of wine making in the French and German traditions. The De Wet
Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic, elegant white which exhibits a noticeable grassy and herbaceous aroma and flavor. Crisp and flavorful,
it pairs beautifully with a number of dishes from pasta to poultry. Young and fresh is the best way to drink this unoaked gem. SOA347
SON505 - 2004 Willowgrove, Dry Creek Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Sauvignon Blanc - Price: $19.99
Tasting Notes: The cool mornings and warm afternoons of the Dry Creek Valley have worked their magic on this Sauvignon Blanc
vines to create a masterful golden white. Exuding citrus notes and white flowers with a hint of herbaceousness on the nose, it is an
aromatic dream. Given its fruity flavors and zesty lemon finish, this wine will pair beautifully with a variety of foods from shellfish to
poultry. SON505
SON511 - 2001 Black Shadow, Sonoma County Pinot Noir, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Pinot Noir - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: The 2001 Black Shadow Sonoma County Pinot Noir exudes crushed berry, cherry and rose aromas and flavors. The
wine is smooth and medium to full-bodied, with elegant tannins framed by creamy vanilla and a hint of oak. Drawn from the Russian River
Valley and the Sonoma Coast, this wine illustrates how an ideal maritime climate can so positively influence the end product! This wine
won a bronze medal at the 2006 New World International Wine Competition. SON511
SON534 - 2005 Mira Luna, Russian River Valley Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Chardonnay - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: Sonoma County is known for its crisp Chardonnay replete with layers of tropical fruit balanced by toast and spice
notes. This exclusive vintage of our Signature Selection from the Russian River Valley will not disappoint. With a rich, creamy texture,
this is a citrusy white custom-crafted for us and available only here. SON534
SPA087 - 2004 Señorio de Garci Grande, Rueda, Spain
Country: Spain - Varietal/Type: Other White Varietals - Price: $11.99
Tasting Notes: This pale yellow wine sparkles clean and brilliant. With delicate citrus lemon nuances alongside touches of herbs and
fruit, its mouthfeel is well-structured with long body and a good aftertaste. It exudes a pleasant freshness on the palate, round soft and
unctuous. The finish is persistent, soft and elegant. Suitable with fish, rice dishes, vegetables and pasta. SPA087
STB056 - 2004 Serenity Reserve, Santa Barbara County Syrah, California
Country: Domestic - Varietal/Type: Shiraz / Syrah - Price: $17.99
Tasting Notes: Share the secret of Serenity. Delicious hints of mint and vanilla add nuance to the scents of bursting berries on the
nose, while plum and blueberry fruit compete for attention wtih the black pepper spice and mineral tones that enlighten the palate.
There's no doubt about it. This wine's structure and complexity will carry it through dinner or over time in the cellar. This wine won a
silver medal at the 2006 New World International Wine Competition. STB056
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