White Wines

Chateau St. Jean, Belle Terre Vineyard, Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, 2003 Very rich aromas of sun-dried citrus, full-bodied with dynamite expression of fruit and a long buttery finish.

Chateau Ste. Michelle/Dr. Loosen, Eroica, Riesling, Columbia Valley, 2004 Subtle ripe peach nose with nuances of nectarine and sweet lime, smooth acidity leading to an off-dry finish.

Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 2004 Classic Sonoma Chardonnay, medium-bodied with aromas of citrus and pear, lingering dry oaky finish.

St. Innocent, Freedom Hill Vineyard, Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, 2004 Honeydew melon nose with soft citrus flavors, medium to full bodied with integrated acidity and a rich finish.

Venica, Pinot Grigio, Collio, 2004 Clean sweet lemon nose, medium-bodied and expressive on the palate, nicely balanced with a refreshing finish.

Geyser Peak, Sauvignon Blanc, California, 2005 Bright citrus nose with flavors of lime and melon, complemented by hints of fresh herbs, finishing very dry.

Perrin Reserve, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, 2004 Enticing nose of ripe stone fruit, light-bodied with nice mineral notes, very clean, a true white Côtes du Rhône!

Robert Mondavi, Private Selection, Chardonnay, Central Coast, 2004 Full-bodied with aromas and flavors of citrus and apples, rounds out with a medium-bodied oaky finish.

Bonny Doon, Dry Riesling, Pacific Rim, America, 2004 Nuances of peach and apricot, round and nicely balanced with a touch of orange zest moving to a clean-dry finish.

Ken Forrester, Petite Chenin, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, 2004 Subtle nose of grapefruit, enticing flavors of fresh citrus, no oak, just dynamite acidity and a very clean finish.

Red Wines

St. Francis, "Nun's Canyon Reserve", Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, 2002 Very rich cassis nose with ripe plum and mild spice on the palate, intricately complex, incredibly rich and long finish.

Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, 2002 Great nose of plum and dark spice, rich flavors of dried cherry with complex notes of dried herbs and a long velvety finish.

Penfold's, Bin 28, Kalimna, Shiraz, South Australia, 2002 Aromas of lifted dark berries, dark pepper notes and exotic spice with flavors of plum and wonderfully subtle oak.

J. Albin Winery, Laurel Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2002 Medium red fruit aromas and flavors of cherries and raspberries, very juicy with a lovely smooth and lingering finish.

Cambria, Julia's Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, 2004 Spicy red fruit nose, medium-bodied with cherry and spice flavors, great acidity and a light dryness to finish.

d'Arenberg, "The Footbolt", Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2003 $11/$44 Dark spicy blackberry nose with nuances of blueberry and black cherries, medium bodied with dusty tannins.

Oberon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2001 An opulent red with enticing lush blackcurrant and dark fruit spice, rich and seamless with fantastic length, classic Napa!

Sterling, Vintner's Collection, Merlot, Central Coast, 2003 Deep ruby color, round plum and lush black raspberry flavors, with a tight yet expressively smooth finish.

Renwood, Sierra Series, Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills, 2003 Sweet black-fruit nose with just a touch of pepper, flavors of spicy black cherry with a lingering fruit-filled finish.

Kimball, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2003 Fresh nose of juicy black cherries, medium-bodied with a core of black fruit and a medium length finish.