whites

Hirsch Gruner Veltliner #1 '09, Austria

Juicy and refreshing, elegant and fruit-driven, with flavors of

green apples, citrus an d a refined spiciness.

Il Colle Pinot Grigio '09

Veneto, Italy

Delicate aromas of peaches and spice lead to a

softly-textured palate with a crisp finish.

Monte Tondo Soave Classico 2009, Italy

This single vineyard 100% Garganega Soave is fermented in

stainless steel with aromas of pear, apricot, golden yellow colors,

lychee, fresh flavors, distinct minerality, white pepper, pear,

ends with a nice clean acidity.

reds

Isabel Pinot Noir '06, Marlborough, New Zealand

Elegant primary fruit characters, ripe plums, strawberry and cranberry

as well as chocolate and spiced notes with balanced oak. It is most

cetainly a voluptuous wine - with enticing aromas and alluring depth. A

full bodied wine with struture, com p lexity and beautiful mouth feel.

Hodge du Podge Blend #1, California

Grenache/Syrah/Mouvedre blend: Rich blackberries, hints of

chocolate, black pepper and baking spice. This is super silky,

super complex, a n d super fun.

Huntington Petit Sirah '08, California

The nose tantalizes with scents of bramble fruit, blackcherry and spice.

Mouth-filling flavors of boysenberry, pepper and tobacco delight the

palate, perfectly balanced by smooth acid and tannins.

wine feature

The majority of this hedonistic beauty, the Cuvée Christine, is from warmer and rockier sites east of the Russian River Valley. Fermented with less stems (about 30%), and aged for one year in more new oak (about 70%) than most wines, this

tasty drop is ready to rip but will reward as much patience as you are willing to give.

Dark purple core with a ruby hue, black raspberry andblackberry dominate the Cuvee Christine with underlying notes of bramble, fennel and black cardamom. Waves of rich, thick, juicy fruit stroke the palate, marked by a bright, fresh and crystal clean finish, thanks to last year's cooler, extended growing season.