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***Rose Wines for Summer*** Intersection Wine Company Ǯ‘”‡œƒǯ‘•‡ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 47.5% Mourvedre, 34.3% Carignane, 9.3% Cinsault, 7.6% Grenache, 1.3% Syrah / Lodi, California Winemaker: Melinda Kearney Jules Melange Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 40% Zinfandel, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot / Napa Valley. 150 cases Modus Operandi Ǯ‹…ƒ”‹‘—•ǯ‘•‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Parlay Wines Ǯ‡•–‹˜ƒŽ—˜‡‡ǯ‘‘ƒ‘•‡‘ˆ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͝ Six Sigma Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Tempranillo, 15% Pinot Noir/ Six Sigma Estate, Lake County, California. Tenbrink Vineyard Rose, 2008 Quik Facts: An inter-­‐varietal mix of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Chardonnay. Aged in neutral oak. 200 cases. Uvaggio Rosato, 2009 Quik facts: Made from Barbera & Primitivo fruit grown in Lodi and barrel fermented in neutral oak. Macari Vineyards Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 40% Cab Sauvignon, 35% Cab Franc, 25% Merlot / Macari Vineyards Quik Facts: Beguiling aromas of fruit tarts and watermelon. Medium bodied with strawberry notes and a satisfying finish. Red Hook Winery Red Hook Winery AS Jamesport Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc / Jamesport Vineyard Winemaker: Abe Schoener Estate Katsaros Nemea Rose, 2009 Varietal: 100% Agiorgitiko Quik Facts: A delicate, pomegranate-­‐red wine. Intense nose of red berries, with a rich, full-­‐bodied palate that finishes with hints of cherry marmalade and spice. Bastianich Rosato, 2010 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Refosco (10% Salasso method) / Buttrio, Premariacco, and Manzano Quik Facts: A weighty and intensely aromatic rosato. 10% of the juice is removed from the macerating Refosco used for Vespa Rosso & Calabrone, producing a rosato closer to a light red wine than most other rose wines. Chateau Thuerry Rose AOC Cotes de Provence, 2010 Quik Facts: A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 10% Syrah -­‐ pale salmon-­‐color, crisp and easy-­‐drinking. Rose AOC Coteau Varois, 2010 Quik Facts: 70% Grenache and 30% Cinsault -­‐ a full night-­‐stand of grape skins and juice make for a fuller-­‐bodied yet still elegant style. Villa Calcinaia 2
Piegaia IGT Rosato, 2010 Quik Facts: Three-­‐day maceration of old vine Canaiolo from a "piega" -­‐ old Tuscan dialect for a fold in the hillside -­‐ this robust Rose is not for the faint of heart. ***CALIFORNIA*** Abiouness Wines Ǯ–ƒŽ›ƒ…Šǯ‹not Noir, 2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Stanly Ranch, Carneros 340 cases Winemaker: Nicole Abiouness Quik Facts: Nicole worked w/ Comte Armand/Burgundy, La Tour Blanche/Sauternes, Yalumba/Australia, Chappellet/Napa. Ǯ–ƒŽ›ƒ…Šǯ‹not Noir, 2007 (375ml) Ǯ—†•‘‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Hudson Vineyard, Carneros Quik Facts: From Lee —†•‘ǯ•Ž‡‰‡†ƒ”›˜‹‡›ƒ”†‹ƒ”‡”‘•Ǥ͙͜…ƒ•‡• Sangiovese, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sangiovese / Atlas Peak, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Crisp, bright and full of strawberry richness. 70 cases Pommard, 2006 Albini Family Vineyards Merlot, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot, Unfiltered / Russian River Valley, Sonoma Winemaker: Don Albini Quik Facts: Singularly styled, structured merlot crafted ‹ƒ˜‡”›Ǯ”‹‰Š–„ƒǯƒ‡”Ǥ͕͜͜…ƒ•‡• Zinfandel, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Zinfandel, Unfiltered / Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Quik Facts: Hand farmed by the Albini family. 105 cases Banknote Wine Company ǮŠ‡ƒ—Ž–ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›‡† Blend, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 45% Zinfandel, 30% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley Consulting Winemaker: Bill Knuttel Quik Facts: Proprietor Pete Nixon combined his two passions, design and wine, to form Banknote Wine Company. Each case ˆ‡ƒ–—”‡•–™‡Ž˜‡†‹ˆˆ‡”‡–Žƒ„‡Ž•ˆ”‘‡–‡ǯ•’‡”•‘ƒŽ„ƒ‘–‡…‘ŽŽ‡…–‹‘ǤǮŠ‡ƒ—Ž–ǯˆ‡ƒ–—”‡•ƒ”‘ƒ•‘ˆ„Žƒ……Š‡””›ǡ…‹‰ƒ” box, caramel and vanilla followed by a palate of cherry preserves, cream de cassis and a long, persistent finish. 1498 cases ǮŽŽ‡‰‹ƒ…‡ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc / Napa Valley Quik Facts: 20 months in French and American oak. Black fruit jam on the nose followed by a velvety, full bodied palate of raspberry, plum and blueberry with an oak and savory herb finish. 194 cases Ǯ‘—–‡”ˆ‡‹–ǯ‘‘ƒ‘—–›ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘n, 2008 Beau Vigne Ǯ—Ž‹‡–ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͔͜Ψƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͕͛Ψ‡”Ž‘–ǡ͗Ψ‡–‹–‡‡”†‘–Ȁ•–ƒ–‡‹‡›ƒ”†ǡ–ƒ‰ǯ•‡ƒ’ǡƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡› Winemaker: Dave Phinney Quik Facts: Dave makes this approachable, fruit driven Cab‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ˆ”‘†ƒ†”‹•Š‹†‡”ǯ•˜‹‡›ƒ”†Š‹‰Šƒ„‘˜‡
–ƒ‰ǯ•‡ƒ’Ǥ‹›berries the size of blueberries give Beau Vigne exceptional size, weight and complexity. 620 cases Ǯ‘†ƒƒ›‘ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͝ Ǯ
—‡•–‘––ƒ‰‡ǯ Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 ǮReserveǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘, 2007 Ǯƒ””‡ŽŠƒ•‡”ǯ‡†Ž‡†ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc / Napa Valley Ǯ‡”•—ƒ•‹‘ǯ—••‹an River Valley Chardonnay, 2009 Quik Facts: Offering a nose of honey and melon with a long, bright finish, BV launches into the white wine market. 815 cases Ǯ—Ž–ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley 3
Behrens & Hitchcock (ny only) ‡Š”‡•Ƭ‹–…Š…‘…Ǯ‡ˆ–Žƒǯ Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley 350 cases ‡Š”‡•Ƭ‹–…Š…‘…Ǯƒ”‡™‡ŽŽ—˜‡‡ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͘ Varietal/Vineyard: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot / Napa Valley 291 cases ‡Š”‡•Ƭ‹–…Š…‘…Ǯ—„‡”͕͗ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͙ Varietal/Vineyard: 80% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Cab Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot / Napa Valley 250 cases ‡Š”‡•Ƭ‹–…Š…‘…Ǯ—„‡”͕͘ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. 245 cases ‡Š”‡•Ƭ‹–…Š…‘…Ǯ†‡–‘‹…ƒ••‘ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Syrah and 10% Petite Verdot. 252 cases Blair Estate Wines (ny only) Blair Estate Red Wine, 2003 Varietal/Vineyard: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc / Blair Vineyard, Napa Valley Winemaker: Chris Johnson Quik Facts: Blair Vineyard, adjacent to Switchback Ridge and Three Palms, has been the source for wines such as Caymus, Duckhorn and Stags Leap. Proprietors Chris and Kristi Johnson hold back some fruit for the production of Blair. 1050 6-­‐pks Boccata Ǯ‘……ƒ–ƒǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͛ Burly Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker: Massimo and Mario Monticelli Quik Facts: Produced by Hank and Bernice McCrorie, the fruit is grown on the Simpkins Family Vineyard in the Coombsville area of Napa Valley. Intense, concentrated and rich with aromas of raspberry and cassis. Accented in mocha & white pepper. B. Wise Vineyards Trios Proprietary Red Wine, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Syrah, 17% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Verdot / Estate Vineyard, Sonoma Winemaker: Massimo and Mario Monticelli Quik Facts: Brion Wise purchased this awesome estate and developed it with the intention of producing the most expressive wines possible, regardless of cost! 2,207 cases Brion, 2002 Varietal/Vineyard: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot / Coomsville, Napa Valley Quik Facts: The Cabernet comes from tŠ‡Ǯ‡‡–‹‡›ƒ”†‹‘‘•˜‹ŽŽ‡ȋˆ”—‹–•‘—”…‡ˆ‘”•—…Š™‹‡•ƒ•‡”—•ƒ†‘„ƒŽ–ȌǤ
The Merlot comes from the legendary Caldwell vineyard. Awesome wine. 211 cases Caldwell Vineyard (ny only) Proprietary Red, 2005/2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Syrah / Caldwell Vineyard, Napa Valley Winemaker: Marbue Marke Quik Facts: From block 15 of Caldwell Vineyard. 474 cases Caldwell Gold Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Carte Blanche Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 4
Varietal/Vineyard: 94.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Petite Verdot and 1% Malbec / Missouri Hopper & McBride Vineyards Winemaker: Luc Morlet Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay/ Nobles Ranch and Lone Oaks Vineyards, Sonoma Coast & Russian River Valley Proprietary Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc / Newton, Hopper, To-­‐Kalon Vineyards Proprietary White Wine, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 67% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon / Blau Vineyard, De Lorimier Vineyard, Sonoma County Carter Cellars To-­‐Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Beckstoffer To-­‐Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley Winemaker: Nils Venge (Saddleback, Plumpjack) Revilo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Revilo Vineyard, Napa Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣ‡‰Ž‹˜‡”ǯ•…Žƒ••‹…˜‹‡›ƒ”†‹ƒŽ‹•–‘‰ƒǤ͖͔͛…ƒ•‡• Truchard Merlot, 2005/2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot / Carneros, Napa Valley Hossfeld Coliseum Blend, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon / 20% Merlot Cavus Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Winemaker: Dave Phinney —‹ƒ…–•ǣDzƒ˜—•dz‹•ƒ‡†ˆ‘”–Š‡•‘™…ƒ˜e that sheltered producer/owner Daryll Browman during a near fatal ski trip. Charter Oak Winery Napa Valley Zinfandel, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Zinfandel / Charter Oak Estate, St. Helena, Napa Valley Winemaker: Rob Fanucci —‹ƒ…–•ǣ‘„ǯ•‡‹‰Š„‘”‘—‰–ƒton farms Charter Oak Vineyard down the street from Tra Vigne, the famous Napa bistro. Rob makes this Zin in a „ƒ•‡‡–—•‹‰ǮŽ†‘”Ž†ǯ–‡…Š‹“—‡•ƒ†–‘‘Ž•Šƒ†‡††‘™n by his grandfather. 150 Cases Sonoma Valley Zinfandel, 2006/2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain and Oakville, Napa Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣ—’‡”‹’‡ǡŠ‹‰ŠŽ›‡š–”ƒ…–‡†…ƒ„‡”‡–ˆƒ•Š‹‘‡†‹–Š‡•ƒ‡Ǯ‘Ž†•…Š‘‘Žǯƒ‡”ƒ•‘„ǯ•‹•Ǥ͙͔͗ƒ•‡• Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Petite Sirah, 2006/2007 Š‡•–‡”ǯ•˜‹Ž Ǯƒ––‘”‹ƒœ‘ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah / Napa Valley. 153 cases Winemakers: Aaron Pott, Steve Lagier, Dr. Carole Meredith Clos Mimi ‡–‹–‡‘—••‡ǡ͖͔͔͚ǥǤǤ͖͔͂͜ per case Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Rolling Hills, Alamo Creek, and White Oak, Paso Robles Winemaker: Tim Spear Bunny Slope Vineyard Syrah, 2001 Ǯ…
‹Ž‡›‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / McGinley Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, CA. 100 cases Clos Pepe Pinot Noir, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Sta. Rita Hills / Winemaker: Wes Hagen Coho Wines 5
Headwaters, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 5% Petite Verdot / Michael Black Vineyard, Coomsville Winemaker: Brooks Painter Michael Black Merlot, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot / Michael Black Vineyard, Coomsville, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Low Yielding (1-­‐1.5 tons/acre), cool climate merlot. Concentrated and generous. 359 cases Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Stanly Ranch, Carneros, Napa Valley Quik Facts: 68% old vines and 32% Dijon clones from this classic Pinot Noir vineyard. 472 cases Russian River Pinot Noir, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Coleman Nicole Wines Ǯ‘‘ƒ‘ƒ•–ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔08 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Champlain Creek Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Winemaker: Jason Moore Quik Facts: Single vineyard characteristic•ȋ‘ƒ”†͙…Ž‘‡Ȍƒ”‡‡˜‹†‡––Š”‘—‰Š‘—–ǥ„Žƒ……Š‡””›ǡ…‘Žƒƒ†‡ƒ”–Š‹‡••ǡ
combined with good acidity and firm tannins, lead to a lasting finish. Aged 15 months in 50% new French oak. 209 cases Cornerstone Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / J.J. Cohn Estate, Sweetwater Ranch, Napa Valley Winemaker: Celia Masyczek (D.R. Stephens, Scarecrow) Quik Facts: Stunning wines from –Š‡–ƒŽ‡–‡†‡Ž‹ƒƒ•›…œ‡ǤǮ†‡”–Š‡”ƒ†ƒ”ǯ wines, but they certainly deliver. 1200 cases Ǯ–‡’’‹‰–‘‡ǯCabernet Franc, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot / Carneros Winemaker: Jeff Keene Quik Facts: High toned aromas, voluptuous on the palate and long on the finish. 500 cases Coya Wines Malbec, 2004 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Malbec / Oakville, Napa Valley Winemaker: Juan Marcõ Quik Facts: Produced from a 2-­‐acre vineyard in Oakville. Juan Marcõ and Chris Johnson (Blair) decided to offer this true, pure expression of Malbec (clones 2, 4, and 6) because of their experience with the Varietal in Argentina. 250 cases CS Cellars Zinfandel, 2006 Winemaker: Chris Sweetanos Petite Sirah, 2006 Ǯƒ‡”ǯ‡”Ž‘–ǡ͖͔͔͛ Curran WinesǥǤǤ•‡‡ǯŽˆ‘•‘-­‐Curran Wines D.R. Stephens Estate Wines Chardonnay, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay (Dijon clone 76) / Hudson Vineyard, Carneros Winemaker: Celia Masyczek (pronounced Ma-­‐chess-­‐ki) Quik Facts: Hand Harvested, 75% new French Oak, Full ML, Sur-­‐lie 10 months. Ǯƒ‡›ǯŽ‘…‘ˆ—†•‘‹‡›ƒ”†Ǥ͙͛͝cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (4 different clones) / Estate, Moose Valley Vineyard, Napa Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣ͔ؐ͜‡™”‡…Š‘ƒˆ‘”͖͖‘–Š•Ǥ‹‰ǡ”‹…ŠǮ„Ž—‡„‡””›ǯ•–›Ž‡Ǥ͔͔͝…ƒ•‡• Ǯǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ ǯŽˆ‘•‘-­‐Curran Wines Owner/winemaker Kris Curran started the Curran label in 1997. She decided to seek out small producers who were willing to work closely with her to ensure the optimum ripeness and integrity of the grapes. She works with great Pinot from the Santa Rita Hills AVA and rounds out her portfolio with interesting varietals found on the east end of the Santa Ynez Valley. Kris —””ƒŠƒ•‘™‡”‰‡†™‹–Š™‹‡ƒ‡””—‘ǯŽˆ‘•‘–‘…”‡ƒ–‡ǯŽˆ‘•‘-­‐Curran Wines. 6
Grenache Blanc, 2009 Ǯƒ†‰‡ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Ǯƒ†‰‡ǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͚ ǮƒŽ‹„—‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ Dancing Hares Dancing Hares Red Blend, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petite Verdot / Napa Valley Winemaker: Andy Erickson Quik Facts: The wine shows bright fruit flavors and balanced acidity, with notes of raspberry, caramel, and toasted almonds. Mad Hatter Red Blend, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 55% Cab Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% each Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Produced and bottled by Dancing Hares Vineyard, this red Bordeaux style red blend is ripe & lush with a complex, mouth-­‐coating, flavorful finish. Diamond Terrace Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, Diamond Mountain Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Estate, Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley Winemaker: Thomas Brown Quik Facts: 5 acre steeply terraced vineyards of Hal and Maureen Taylor. Deep, mineral-­‐•…‡–‡†ǮŽ‡ƒ†’‡…‹Žǯ•–›Ž‡ǡ
reminiscent of a great Bordeaux. 235 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, Howell Mountain Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Eagle Summit Vineyard, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Palate weight on this wine comes quickly saturated with milk chocolate, blackberries and mocha. In the cellar, the wine came to be affectionately known as the chocolate milkshake. 190 cases Dos Lagos Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley Winemaker: Robert Foley Duchamp Estate Winery Estate Syrah, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Estate, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County Winemaker: Gary Galleron (Grace, Whitehall, Vineyard 29, Seavy, Montelena) Quik Facts: Proprietors Peter and Pat Lenz started Lenz winery in Long Island and gained fame when their Merlot beat Petrus in a blind tasting. They moved to Sonoma and planted an amazing 2-­‐acre vineyard to Syrah. 140 cases Ǯ
”ƒ†ƒ•–‡”dzEstate Syrah, 2006 SlaughterHouse Syrah, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Duchamp Estate, Healdsburg, Sonoma Quik Facts: Fruit driven, plush and extracted syrah from Healdsburg. 450 Cases Egelhoff Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003/2004 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley Winemaker: Bob Egelhoff (David Arthur) Quik Facts: Bob is one of the more colorful personalities in the valley. Not only a great winemaker and legendary party animal, heǯ•ƒŽ•‘ƒ‰”‡ƒ–‡›„‘ƒ”†’Žƒ›‡” and exudes passion in all his endeavo”•Ǥ‹•ƒ„‡”‡–ǯ•ƒ”‡ no exception! 320 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 ǮƒŽ–‘ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Engel Family Vineyards Merlot, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot / Napa Valley Winemaker: Robert Foley Erna Schein Handcrafted Wines (ny only) Ǯ‘ƒ‰‡–‘†ǯǡ͖͔͔͙ 7
Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino 484 cases Ǯ‡””‹…-­‐‘—Ž†•ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot / Herrick-­‐Moulds Vineyard, Napa Valley Ǯ‘—Ž†•ƒ‹Ž›‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Moulds Family Vineyard, Napa Valley 216 cases Front Man, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 65% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot. 375 cases Petite Sirah, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Petite Sirah / Spring Mountain, Napa Valley Ǯ’”‹‰‘—–ƒ‹‹•–”‹…–ǯ‡–‹–‡‹”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯ‘…—–ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley 280 cases Ǯ˜‡”›–Š‹‰—–ǥǤŠ‡‹–…Š‡‹ǯ Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Petite Sirah, 20% Cab Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Tempranillo / CA 399 cases Ǯ‡”•‡›‘›ǯ Red Wine, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 46% Syrah, 34% Merlot, 13% Cab Franc, 7% Petit Verdot / Napa Valley Ǯ’ƒ”‡‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Verdot, 7% Merlot / Napa Valley 249 cases Ǯ‡‡–‡”›ǯǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc ȀǮ‡‡–‡”›ǯ‹‡›ƒ”†ǡƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡› Ǯƒ–‘›ǯ‡†‹ne, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 56% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc / Napa Valley 375 cases Ǯƒ–‘›ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc / Napa Valley 241 cases Ǯƒ‹–‡—‡‡ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 70% Syrah, 10% Verdot, 10% Petite Sirah, 10% Mourvedre / Napa Valley 370 cases ǮŽ‡†‡”‘›ǯ‡†‹‡, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 63% Cab Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, 7% Syrah, 4% Cab Franc / Napa Valley 285 cases Ǯ‡””‹…-­‐‘—Ž†•ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot / Napa Valley 392 cases Ǯ‹…ƒ…Šǯ‡–‹–‡‹”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 86% Petite Sirah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot / Napa Valley 280 cases ǮŠ‡‘ƒ†‡•”ƒ˜‡Ž‡†ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ Varietal/Vineyard: 40% Petite Sirah, 15% Syrah, 15% Tempranillo, 15% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot / CA. Ǯ”‘™Ž‡›‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ’”‹‰‘—–ƒ‹ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot / Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley. 196 cases ǮŠ‡‡ƒ˜›™‡‹‰Š–ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot / Napa Valley. 245 cases Esca Wines Ǯ›”ƒŠǡ2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Spring Mountain, St. Helena, Napa Valley Winemaker: Anna Monticelli (Bryant Family, Cheval Blanc) & Mario Monticelli (Quixote) —‹ƒ…–•ǣƒƒ†ƒ”‹‘•–ƒ”–‡†•…ƒȋǮƒŽŽ—”‡‡–ǯ‹–ƒŽ‹ƒȌ‹͖͔͔͖™‹–Š–Š‡‰‘ƒŽ‘f producing wonderfully rich, extracted wines from Napa Valley; all bottled under twist cap and at a price point that is extremely attractive. The Syrah is rich with fruit, spice, chocolate and coffee notes. 100% new French oak. 450 Cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot / Oakville, Mt. Veeder, Rutherford, Chiles Valley, Calistoga Quik Facts: Rich, structured mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% French oak (60% new / 40% used). 984 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Ȃ 375mL Pinot Grigio, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Grigio / Sonoma Quik Facts: Bright, Crisp Pinot Grigio. No wood, no malo. 300 cases Ethan Wines ‹‘‰‹‡”ǡ͖͔͔͚ǥǤǤ͖͔͔͂ per case Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Viognier / Paradise Road Vineyard, Santa Barbara 8
Winemaker: Ethan Lindquist —‹ƒ…–•ǣ‡™’”‘Œ‡…–‘ˆ–Šƒ‹†“—‹•–ȋ‘„ǯ••‘ȌǤŠ‡™‹‡•ƒ”‡ˆ‘…—•‡†ǡƒ†‹…”‡†‹„Ž›™‡ŽŽƒ†‡Ǩ 200 cases ǮŽ‘‡͛͛͜ǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͙ ǮŽ–ƒ‡•ƒǯ
”‡ƒ…Š‡ǡ͖͔͔͙ Ǯ—”‹•‹ƒǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͘ Ǯƒ…Š‘ƒ–ƒ‘•ƒǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͚ ǮŽ‹•‘•‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ‰‹‘˜‡•‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯƒ–…Š‹ŽŽ‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͛ Fairchild Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / 40% Sigaro Vineyard & 60% Napa Valley Winemaker: Paul Hobbs Quik Facts: Super rich and well focused with aromas of dark cherry, cinnamon, vanilla and caramel. 90 cases Ǯ
‡‘”‰‡ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Sigaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Verdot / Sigaro Vineyard Quik Facts: More Bordeaux in structure, but still rich & elegant. 100 cases Favia Cerro Sur, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon / Coombsville, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Expressive, complex, ripe yet high acid Cab Franc with layers of fl avors and beautiful texture. 212 cases Cerro Sur, 2005 Quartzo, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 97% Syrah, 3% Viognier / Ann Kraemer ǮŠƒ‡‹†‰‡ƒ…Šǯ Vineyard, Amador County Quik Facts: Ann Kraemer, the famed viticulturist from Napa, works closely with Annie and Andy on this project. 220 cases La Magdalena, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc / Madrona Ranch Vineyard, Napa Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣ”‘ƒ˜‹†„”‡—ǯ•ƒ†”‘ƒƒ…Š˜‹‡›ƒ”†‹ST. Helena. 90 cases La Magdalena, 2005 Rompecabezas Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 38% Grenache, 37% Mourvedre, 25% Syrah / Ann Kraemer Vineyard, Amador County. 128 cases Ǯ‡”–‹…ƒŽǯ‹‘–‘‹”ȋ2003, 2004, 2005) Fisticuffs Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley Winemaker: Rob Lawson Quik Facts: Jeff Smith (Hourglass) and Rob Lawson (Pavi) have crafted yet another high quality, vibrant cabernet. A great value that drinks like a champion. Five Vintners Wines †‹”ƒŽǯs Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…Ȁ†‹”ƒŽǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†ǡ–Ǥ‡Ž‡ƒǡƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡› Winemaker: Krisi Raymond Quik Facts: Krisi Raymond is a Fifth Generation winemaker. Her Great Grandfather was Jacob Beringer, whose grand daughter married Roy Raymond. Krisi grew up around wine production and has a real passion for producing high-­‐quality, varietally …‘””‡…–™‹‡•ƒ–‡š–”ƒ‘”†‹ƒ”›˜ƒŽ—‡•ǤŠ‹•‹•ˆ”‘”‹•‹ǯ•Š‘‡˜‹‡›ƒ”†Ǥ͕͖͔͔…ƒ•‡• Zinfandel, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Zinfandel / 60% Pope Valley Napa, 40%Mauritson Vineyard Dry Creek Sonoma Syrah, 2002 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / 64% Carneros, 36% Lovall Valley, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / 50% St. Helena, 25% Rutherford, 25% Napa, Napa Valley Flanagan Vineyards 9
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Flanagan Family Vineyard / Bennett Valley / Sonoma County Winemaker: Philippe Melka Quik Facts: New Project of Eric Flanagan & Philip Melka Syrah, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Flanagan Family Vineyard / Bennett Valley / Sonoma County Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Sonoma County Robert Foley Vineyards Pinot Blanc, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Blanc / Napa Valley Winemaker: Bob Foley (no introduction needed) —‹ƒ…–•ǣ–ƒ‹Ž‡••ˆ‡”‡–‡†ǡ‘ƒŽ‘ǥƒ†ƒ•‘„•ƒ›•ǥ•‡ŽŽ•Ž‹‡ƒ‰‹”ŽǨ͙͔͛…ƒ•‡• Charbono, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Charbono / Gary Heitz Vineyard, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Charbono is the varietal that allured Bob into the world of winemaking, after being introduced to it at Inglenook in –Š‡Žƒ–‡Ǯ͚͔•Ǥ‘„‹••‹‰Ž‡-­‐handedly rebuilding the rep for this incredible Varietal. 600 cases Merlot, 2005/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot / Blackbird Vineyard, Peterson Family Vineyard / Napa Valley. 300 cases Ǯ‡’’‡”Žƒ†ǯ‡–‹–‡‹”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͚ Ǯ—•…Ž‡ƒǯ‡–‹–‡‹”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Petite Sirah / Fritz Maytag Vineyard, Peterson Family Vineyard / Napa Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣŠ‡„Ž‡†‹‰‘ˆ–Š‡ƒ••‹˜‡ƒ†Œƒ›ˆ”—‹–ˆ”‘‡–‡”•‘ȋ™‹–…Š„ƒ…Ȍƒ†–Š‡‘”‡Ǯ™Š‹–‡’‡’’‡”›ǯˆ”—‹–ˆ”‘
Maytag (York Creek), make for an incredibly broad expression. 350 cases Petite Sirah, 2007 Claret, 2004 Claret, 05/06/07/08 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley ǮŠ‡
”‹ˆˆ‹ǯed Table Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 42% Petite Sirah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Charbono, 8% Merlot / Napa Valley Semillon, 2009 Roussanne, 2009 Fotinos Brothers Winery Pinot Noir, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / OSRII Carneros Vineyard. 425 cases Winemaker: Tom Fotinos Quik Facts: This inaugural release features red raspberry and cherry fruit. Lively acid backbone and a long, enduring finish. Frank Family Vineyards (ny only) Ǯƒ’ƒǯChardonnay, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Frank Family Estate Napa Valley Winemaker: Todd Graff (Schramsberg) Quik Facts: Owned and run by the former president of Disney, Rich Frankǥ„alance, richness, and character. 4000 cases Zinfandel, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Ǯ—–Š‡”ˆ‘”†‡•‡”˜‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ2007 Ǯ‡™‹•ǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͛ Napa Valley Pinot Noir, 2009 Ǯ‹•–‘‹ŽŽǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Verdot, 4% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc / Winston Hill, Napa Valley. Garric Cellars 10
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Gemstone & Larkmead Vineyards, Napa Valley Winemaker: Pam Starr Quik Facts: Gary Ochwat & Ricardo Cajulis started this small, focused project in 2003 with winemaker Pam Starr. ǮŠ‡”‡•…”‹’–‹‘ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Beckstoffer & Larkmead Vineyards, Napa Valley Quik Facts: 21 months in 100% French Oak barrels. Fine integrated tannins with good balance and acidity. 100 cases. Grable Vineyards Ǯ‘—•‡”‡‡ǯChardonnay, 2006/2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Grable Vineyard, Knights Valley, Sonoma Winemaker: Mike and Amy Grable Quik Facts: 80% Old Wente clone and 20% Dijon clone. Mike and Amy purchased this vineyard in Knights Valley, previously owned by Peter McCoy. John Kongsgaard has been a fan of this vineyard for a long time and assisted both Peter McCoy and the Grables by providi‰–Š‡Ǯ”‡…‹’‡ǯˆ‘” the winemaking. The Chardonnay is rich, yet balanced and expressive. 485 cases. Ǯ‹“—‹†™‹––‡”ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon/ Grable Vineyard, Knights Valley, Sonoma . 45 cases. Ǯƒ–‹‡…‡ǯƒ„‡”‡– Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc/ Grable Vineyard, Knights Valley, Sonoma . 90 cases. Grace Family Vineyards Blank Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Blank Vineyard, Rutherford, Napa Valley Winemaker: Gary Brookman (Clark-­‐Claudon) Quik Facts: Dick and Ann Grace wanted to see how their unique clone would work in another area of Napa Valley, so they took cuttings and planted 2 acres in Rutherford, at the Blank fƒ‹Ž›ǯ• vineyard. Made at Grace Family. 250 cases Blank Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Grace Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006/2007/2008 Etched and Hand Painted 1 Liter Bottle, 2006/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Grace Family Vineyard, St. Helena, Napa Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣŠ‡ˆ‹”•–Ǯ…—Ž–ǯ™‹‡Ǥ‹…ƒ†
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wine producer in the world! 300 cases Grace Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon VERTICAL, 2006/2007/2008 Harris Estate Ǯƒ‡ǯ•”‡‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͙/2006/2007 Ǯƒ‡˜‹‡™ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͙/2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker: Mark Herold / Thomas Brown Ǯ”‡˜ƒǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͙/2006/2007 Hartwell Vineyards Estate Merlot, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon / Hartwell Vineyards, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley Winemaker: Andy Erickson (Favia, Spottswoode) Quik Facts: Incredibly famous vineyard. Planted with sev‡”ƒŽ…Ž‘‡•ǡ‹…Ž—†‹‰–Š‡Ž‡‰‡†ƒ”›Ǯ
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ratcheted up the quality and focus on this project, and the wines continue to soar in quality! 790 cases Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 Ǯ‹•–‹‹ŽŽǯŽ‡†ǡ2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 1% Petite Verdot / Hartwell Vineyards, Stags Leap, Napa Valley 11
Quik Facts: Plush but structured Cabernet Blend. 798 cases Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 ǮŠǯ„›ƒ”–™‡ŽŽ–ƒ‰•‡ƒ’ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Hartwell Estate Vineyards, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley ǮŠǯ„›ƒ”–™‡ŽŽƒ”‡”‘•ƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Hartwell Estate Vineyards, Carneros, Napa Valley Herb Lamb Vineyards H.L. Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Herb Lamb Vineyard, Napa Valley Winemaker: Mike Trujillo Quik Facts: Herb Lamb Vineyard. Jennifer and Herb Lamb. The cult wine of cult wines. 150 cases H.L. E II Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc & Sauvignon Musque / Yountville, CA Quik Facts: Clean, crisp & flinty with green apple and pear traits highlighting an underlying mandarin orange character. 280 cases Mark Herold Wines (ny only) Ǯ…Šƒǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache, Carignane & Petite Sirah / Napa Valley Winemaker: Mark Herold ǮŽ—šǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: Grenache, Syrah, Carignane & Petite Sirah / Napa Valley Hestan Vineyards Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Hestan Vineyard, Napa Valley Winemaker: Mark Herold (Merus, Buccella, Harris, etc) —‹ƒ…–•ǣŠ‡Ǯ•‡…‘†ǯ™‹‡‘ˆ‡•–ƒǡ–Š‹•‹•…‡”–ƒ‹Ž›ƒ––Š‡“—ƒŽ‹–›Ž‡˜‡Ž‘ˆƒˆŽƒ‰•Š‹’™‹‡ǡ†‹•’Žƒ›‹‰Š—‰‡…‘…‡–ration and purity. 18 months in 50% new French Oak. 3300 cases. Meyer Syrah, 2004 Estate Chardonnay, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Hestan Vineyard, San Pablo Bay, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Rich big chardonnay, with lots of structure and finesse. 400 cases Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004/2005/2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Hestan Vineyard, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Extracted, powerful, deep, dense rich cabernet sauvignon! 100% New French oak. 525 cases Stephanie Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Quik Facts: Hestan Vineyards & consulting winemaker Jeff Gaffner joined forces to produce a new Napa Valley wine that showcases all five ‘ˆ–Š‡˜‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ•”‡†‘”†‡ƒ—š˜ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽ•Ǥ‘mplex & rich with layers of currant and vanilla oak. 930 cases Stephanie Merlot, 2005/2006 Quik Facts: 84% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from 5 vineyard blocks. 475 cases Stephanie Red Bordeaux Blend, 2006 Quik Facts: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec blend that exhibits vivid blackberry, wild plum and black cherry fruit that's well-­‐proportioned, focused, long and persistent. 940 cases Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Hourglass Vineyard, St. Helena, Napa Valley Winemaker: Bob Foley (Pride, Switchback Ridge, Robert Foley Vineyards) —‹ƒ…–•ǣ‘…ƒ–‡†ƒ––Š‡ƒ””‘™‡•–’ƒ”–‘ˆƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›ǡ‘—”‰Žƒ••‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ•—‹“—‡•‘‹Ž–›’‡•ǡ‹…”‘…Ž‹ƒ–‡•ƒ†
exposures impart complexity and character to this incredibly rich and massive yet elegant cabernet. Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 -­‐ ͙͗͛ǯ• ǮŽ—‡‹‡ǯƒ„‡”‡– Sauvignon, 2008 ǮŽ—‡‹‡ǯ‡”Ž‘–ǡ͖͔͔͛Ȁ͖͔͔͜, AND 06, 07, 08 MAGS ǮŽ—‡‹‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–”ƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͜ 12
Hudson Vineyards Chardonnay, 2007/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Hudson Vineyard, Carneros, Napa Valley Winemaker: John Kongsgaard, Christopher Vandendriessche (White Rock) Quik Facts: Lee Hudson founded this legendary vineyard in 1981. His first clients were John Kongsgaard and Steve Kistler. ‘”‡Ž‡‰‡†ƒ”›Ǯ…—Ž–ǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ƒd Syrah based wines have hailed from this vineyard than any other. 240 cases Syrah, 2006/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Hudson Vineyard, Carneros, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Loaded with spice and white pepper with an incredible core of pure ripe fruit. 88 cases Ǯ‹…’–‹…•ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜/2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 42% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 18% Barbera, 12% Petite Sirah, 4% Viogner / Hudson Vineyard, Napa Valley Hundred Acre Ǯƒ›Ž‹‘”‰ƒǯCabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Kayli Morgan Vineyard, Napa Valley Winemaker: Philippe Melka / Jayson Woodbridge Quik Facts: Proprietor Jayson Woodbridge is uncompromising in his quest to produce the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in America. Meticulous attention is paid to every single detail of this wine. 1000 cases Ǯ”ǯƒbernet Sauvignon, 2005/2006/2008 Ǯ…‹‡–ƒ›ǯŠ‹”ƒœǡ͖͔͔͙ —‹ƒ…–•ǣ…”‡†‹„Ž‡Š‹”ƒœˆ”‘—†”‡†…”‡ǯ•ƒƒœ‹‰˜‹‡›ƒ”†‹ƒ”‘••ƒǡ—•–”ƒŽ‹ƒǤ͔͘͘…ƒ•‡• PINK GOLD, 2006 GOLD, 2005 Quik Facts: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Viognier. No wood, No Malo. 1800 cases Layer Cake Wines 5000 cases Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Primitivo, 2008 / Puglia, Italy Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Shiraz, 2009/ Barossa, Australia Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah, 2006 / Rhone Valley, France Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Malbec, 2009 / Mendoza, Argentina Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 / California Layer Cake Ǯ‹”‰‹ǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͝ Ǯ‡‡’‹‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯ‘”–‹ˆ‹…ƒ–‹‘ǯ‘”–ǡ͖͔͔͘ Ǯƒ”‘••ƒƒ…ǯŠ‹”ƒœǡ͖͔͔͜ Cherry Pie Ǯ–ƒŽ›ƒ…Šǯ‹‘t Noir, 2008 Hunnicutt Zinfandel, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Ǯ͝-­‐3-­‐͙ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͙ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / St. Helena, Napa Valley Winemaker: Kirk Venge Quik Facts: Small project of Justin Stephens (D.R. Stephens) and Kirk Venge. Great wines. 262 cases Ǯ‡ƒ”Ž‡••ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Ilaria Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Verdot / D Adamo & Yount Mill Vineyards, Napa Valley 144 cases Winemaker: Anna Monticelli 13
Syrah, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Simpkins Vineyard, Napa Valley 158 cases ǮThe Traveling ‘‘ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: ͙͔Ψƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͗͗Ψ›”ƒŠǡ͕͛Ψ‡–‹–‡‡”†‘–Ȁ‹’‹•ǡǯ†ƒ‘Ƭ‘unt Mill Vineyards. Inception Wines Ǯƒ–ƒƒ”„ƒ”ƒǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Los Alamos, Santa Rita Hill, and Santa Maria Valley (Bien Nacido Vineyard) Winemaker: Alan Phillips Quik Facts: Whole cluster-­‐pressed, stainless steel and racked to French Oak. Notes of white peach and Granny Smith apple. Ǯ‡–”ƒŽ‘ƒ•–ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Monterey, Paso Robles (French Camp Vineyard) & Santa Maria Valley (Cottonwood) Quik Facts: Aged for 1 year in French Oak. Bright berry tones with an underlying earthiness & minerality on the palate. Ǯƒ–ƒƒ”„ƒ”ƒǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Bien Nacido Vineyard, Kickon Ranch, and Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard Quik Facts: Full-­‐bodied, deep and rich with flavors of fresh herbs (sage, thyme) and spiced berry cobbler fruit. Intersection Wine Company Ǯ‘”‡œƒǯ‘•‡ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 47.5% Mourvedre, 34.3% Carignane, 9.3% Cinsault, 7.6% Grenache, 1.3% Syrah / Lodi, California Winemaker: Melinda Kearney James Johnson Vineyards Bisou Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003/2004/2006 MAGS Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Estate, Napa Valley Winemaker: Thomas Brown Quik Facts: Jim Barbour planted this vineyard which forms a triangle with Grace Family and Hourglass. 29 to 3 clones of Cabernet; 337(Bordeaux), 7 (Grace) and 4 ȋ‹‰ƒ’ƒ…Ž‘‡ȌǤǮ—rity of ˆ”—‹–ǯ†‡•…”‹„‡•‹•‘—ȋǮ‹••ǯin French) 315 cases ǮƒŽ‹ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͙ Jorian Hill Vineyard Syrah, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Ballard Canyon Estate Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, California ‹‡ƒ‡”•ǣƒ””ƒ™ˆ‘”†‘”˜ƒ–ŠƬ‡‡–ŠǮ‘‡›ǯ
—‡”‡ Quik Facts: Jeanne and Gary Newman purchased this vineyard fueled by their passion! 767 cases Reserve Syrah, 2007 Viognier, 2007 Ǯ‡‡•’‘‡ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah / Ballard Canyon Estate Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, California 147 cases Jules Melange Vin Rouge, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 62% Cab Franc, 31% Merlot, 7% Syrah / Napa Valley. 180 cases Winemakers: Julianna & Chris Corley Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 40% Zinfandel, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot / Napa Valley. 150 cases Vin Blanc, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 44% Chardonnay, 42% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Semillon / Napa Valley. 138 cases Keplinger Wines ǮǯPetite Sirah Blend, 2007 14
Varietal/Vineyard: 78% Petite Sirah, 18% Syrah, 4% Viognier / Shake Ridge Vineyard, Amador County Ǯ‹‰’‹‘™•ǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͛/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Pelkan Ranch Vineyard, Knights Valley 96 cases Ǯ‡†Ž‘’‡ǯ
”‡ƒ…Š‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψ
”‡ƒ…Š‡Ȁ‹‰Š–ǯ•ƒŽŽ‡›͕͙͝…ƒ•‡• Ǯ‹–Š‹…ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 46% Mourvedre, 40% Grenache and 14% Syrah / Shake Ridge Vineyard, Amador County. 170 cases Kobalt Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec / Napa Valley Winemaker: Mark Herold and Kevin Carriker (Merus, Buccella) Quik Facts: Proprietors Mark and Kevin are focused to produce dense, rich, textured Cabernet Sauvignon. 680 cases Cabernet Sauvignon Port, 2005 Quik Facts: This inaugural release was aged for 36 months in 2-­‐year-­‐old barrels and bottled in the fall of 2008. Black pepper accentuates the chocolaty, cherry fruit and is rounded out by hints of sweet vanilla oak. 60 cases Ǯ‹†‘™ƒ‡ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 41% Petite Sirah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 13% Petite Verdot / Napa Valley Lail Vineyards (ny only) ǮŽ—‡’”‹–ǯǡƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…ǡ2008 Ǯ
‡‘”‰‹ƒǯƒuvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Napa Valley Quik Facts: Incredibly complex, Graves-­‐like Sauvignon Blanc. 100% New French Oak, 0% Malolactic fermentation. 100 cases ǮǤƒ‹‡Ž—˜‡‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡y, 05/06/07 2005 MAG: $1100 per 6-­‐pk Ȁ͖͔͔͙͛͗͛ǯ• Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Howell Mountain and Oakville, Napa Valley Winemaker: Philippe Melka (Hundred Acre, Bryant, Vineyard 29, Caldwell, etc) Quik Facts: The Lail family has been producing wines in Napa Valley for five generations. Gustav Niebaum founded Inglenook in 1879 (now Niebaum-­‐Coppola). His great-­‐nephew, John Daniel, ™ƒ•”‡•’‘•‹„Ž‡ˆ‘”–Š‡ˆƒ‘—•‰Ž‡‘‘Ǯƒ•‡Ž‡…–‹‘•ǯǡ
ƒ†Žƒ–‡”’—”…Šƒ•‡†–Š‡ƒ’ƒ‘‘‹‡›ƒ”†Ǥ‘Šǯ•daughter Robin Lail created the Dominus brand from that Napanook vineyard with her sister Marciƒ‹–Šƒ†Š”‹•–‹ƒ‘—‡‹šǤǤƒ‹‡Ž…—˜‡‡‹•–Š‡‹”ǮˆŽƒ‰•Š‹’ǯ™‹‡. 900 cases ǮŽ—‡’”‹–ǯǡƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›ǡ2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot / Howell Mountain and Oakville, Napa Valley Lattanzio Pinot Noir, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / W.E. Bottoms Vineyard / Russian River Valley Winemaker: Justin Lattanzio Quik Facts: Extremely aromatic, Burgundian style Pinot! 360 cases Sonoma Coast Syrah, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Fedrick Ranch Vineyard Quik Facts: This first release features Northern Rhone qualitiesǥearthiness, minerality with dark fruit flavors. 100 cases Leviathan Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah / Sonoma, Napa Valley Winemaker: Andy Erickson Madrone Ridge Red Wine, 2003 Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot from Las Madronas Vineyard / Sonoma Valley 15
Winemaker: Mario and Mossimo Monticelli (the Monticelli brothers) / Jeff Cohn Quik Facts: Barrel-­‐aged in French oak for 18 mos. Bordeaux blend style brings out soft tannins and silky finish. 300 cases Maldonado Family Vineyards Maldonado Chardonnay, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Maldonado Vineyard, Los Olivos, Napa Valley Winemaker: Abe Schoener Quik Facts: Barrel fermented, complex, & balancedǥ–hink Kongsgaard. Depth & minerality unusual for California. 320 cases Marco DiGiulio Wines Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Reverie Estate, Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley Winemaker: Marco DiGiulio (Lokoya, Oakford, Atlas Peak) Quik Facts: Awesome Cabernet Sauvignon. Marco starts with incredible fruit sources and very ripe fruit. Hand sorting, 5-­‐7 day cold soak, indigenous yeasts, extended maceration, 100% New French Oak for 22-­‐24 months. 225 cases Marguerite Ryan Cellars Chenin Blanc, 2008 Ǯƒ‡”ƒ’‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Ǯƒ”ƒ‘ˆˆ‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͙ Ǯ‹Žƒ……‹‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚Ȁ͖͔͔͛ Ǯ‹•‘‹‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͙ Ǯƒ…Š‡•–‡”‹†‰‡‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Ǯƒ…Š‡•–‡”‹†‰‡‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯƒ”‡”‘•ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Matthiasson Napa Valley White Wine, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 47% Sauvignon Blanc, 31% Ribolla Gialla, 19% Semillon, 3% Tocai Friulano Ȁ›ƒǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†ǡ Elsa Vineyard, Yount Mill Vineyard -­‐ Napa Valley Winemaker: Steve Matthiasson Quik Facts: –‡˜‡ǯ•…‘…‡’–ˆ‘”–Š‹•™‹‡‹• Ǯ
”ƒ˜‡•‡‡–•”‹—Ž‹ǯǤSB from ›ƒǯ•ǯ‹‡›ƒ”†ǡSemillon from the Yount Mill Vineyard ƒ†‘…ƒ‹”‹—Žƒ‘Ƭ‹„‘ŽŽƒˆ”‘Ž•ƒǯ•Vineyard create a wine of distinction and complexity! 290 cases Napa Valley Red Wine, 2004/2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon / Red Hen & Meadowbrook Vineyards, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Steve is a great viticulturist, and really understands that great fruit makes great wines. Produced in small bins und‡”–‡˜‡ǯ•ƒ––‡–‹˜‡eye, this beautifully ripe, lush wine is reminiscent of chocolate, coconut and blueberries! 240 cases Napa Valley Merlot, 2005 Meeker Vineyards Ǯ‹••‹†‰‡ǯ‹ƒ‘†‘—–ƒ‹ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔4 Varietal/Vineyard: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot / Napa Valley Winemaker: Matt Blankenheim Mirror Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / St. Helena & Oakville, Napa Valley Winemaker: Rob Lawson Quik Facts: Aged in French oak barrels for 20 months using 50% new French oak and 50% seasoned neutral cooperage. Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 Modus Operandi Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Rutherford, Napa Valley Winemaker: Jason Moore Quik Facts: I have been very fortunate having met some of the most compelling young winemakers ‡ƒ”Ž›‹–Š‡‹”…ƒ”‡‡”ǥ Folks like Abe Schoener, Dave Phinney, Thomas Brown. When I meet one of tŠ‡•‡•’‡…‹ƒŽˆ‘Ž•ǡ‰‡–ƒ†‹•–‹…–Ǯˆ‡‡Ž‹‰ǯǤ‰‘–
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–Š‹•Ǯˆ‡‡Ž‹‰ǯ™Š‡‡–Jason Moore. Someday, you will speak about the first time you had a Jason Moore wine. 120 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Ǯ‹…ƒ”‹‘—•ǯǡ͖͔͔͙ Ǯ‹…ƒ”‹‘—•ǯ‘•‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Petite Sirah, 2007 Pinot Noir, 2008 Pinot Noir, 2009 Moffett Vineyards C & T Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Winemaker: Trent Moffett (formerly of Livingston Moffett) C & T Chardonnay, 2006 C & T Merlot, 2007 ƬǮ‘‘ˆ–‘’‡†ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔08 ƬǮƒ–ƒƒ”‹ƒǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯ‹ŽŽ‘™•Ž‡†ǯǡ͖͔͔͙ǥǤǤ375ml Ǯ‡•‡”˜‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘, 2006 Ǯ…”‡‡’Žƒ›ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›‡† Wine, 2008 Monticelli Brothers Ǯ‹ƒ–‘ǯǡ͖͔͔͗ Sangiovese, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sangiovese / Atlas Peak, Napa Valley 350 cases Winemaker: Mario and Massimo Monticelli Ǯ‘Žƒ†‘‘••‘ǯǡ Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese, 5% Cab Franc, 5% Petit Verdot / Napa Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣ͙͔Ψ͖͔͔͔ǡ͖͙Ψ͖͔͔͕ǡ͖͙Ψ͖͔͔͖˜‹–ƒ‰‡•ǤŠ‹•Ǯ•‘Ž‡”ƒ•›•–‡ǯ‹•ƒ˜‡”›–ƒŽ‹ƒ–”ƒ†‹–‹‘–Šƒ––Š‡‘–‹…‡ŽŽ‹s learned from their uncle, Rolando. This technique blends complexity with vibrancy of fruit. 350 cases Mueller Winery Ǯ—••‹ƒ‹˜‡”ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Winemaker: Bob Mueller ǮǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͜ Quik Facts: Russian River Valley v‹‡›ƒ”†‹•’Žƒ–‡†™‹–Š–Š‡”ƒ”‡Dz‡–‡dz…Ž‘‡ǥ•ƒŽŽ„‡””‹‡•ˆ‘”ƒš‹—ˆ”—‹–‹–‡•‹–›Ǥ Ǯ‹Ž›ǯ• —˜‡‡ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Quik Facts: Fleshy and rich with intense aromas of bing cherries, warm, ripe raspberries, smoke and anise. Nicholson Ranch Chardonnay Estate, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Nicholson Ranch Estate, Carneros, Sonoma Valley Winemaker: Thomas Brown (Turley, Tor, Schrader, Outpost, Bisou, Tofanelli) Quik Facts: The talented Thomas Brown creates these offerings from estate fruit (100% Dijon Clones), utilizing indigenous yeasts, full gravity flow, and minimal interventional techniques. About 30% new French Oak. 780 cases Šƒ”†‘ƒ›•–ƒ–‡‡•‡”˜‡ǡǮ—˜‡‡ƒ–ƒŽ‹‡ǯǡ͖͔͔͗ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Nicholson Ranch Estate, Carneros, Sonoma Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣŠ‹•Ǯ‡•‡”˜‡ǯ™‹‡…‘‡•ˆ”‘ƒ’ƒ”–‹…—Žƒ”„Ž‘…–Šƒ–homas and Ramona find to be extraordinary. 280 cases Pinot Noir Estate, 2006 Ǯ—••‹ƒ‹˜‡”ǯ‹‘–‘‹”, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Nicholson Ranch Estate, Carneros, Sonoma Valley Quik Facts: Dijon Clones 113,114,667 and 777. Very elegant, earthy style, yet definitely California in ripeness. 760 cases Ǯ‘‘ƒ‘ƒ•–ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ǥǤǤ͚͔͂͗’‡”…ƒ•‡ Oreana Winery Syrah, 2004 Ǯ‹ŽŽ›ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͙ Sauvignon Blanc, 2005 Ǯƒ–ƒƒ”„ƒ”ƒǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͙ 17
Ǯ—‡•–‹‘ƒ”ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͚ Ǯ—‰ar Mo—–ƒ‹‹‡›ƒ”†ǯ‹ˆƒ†‡Žǡ͖͔͔͜ Ǯ‡–”ƒŽ‘ƒ•–ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Ǯƒ–ƒƒ”„ƒ”ƒǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͛ Paratus Wines Ǯ‘—–‡‡†‡”ǯ Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (Clones 15 & 191)/ Paratus Estate Vineyards-­‐Mt. Veeder, NapaValley Parlay Wines Ǯ—••‹ƒ‹˜‡”ƒŽŽ‡›ǯƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͝ Ǯ‡•–‹˜ƒŽ—˜‡‡ǯ‘‘ƒ‘•‡‘ˆ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͝ Page Wine Cellars Proprietary Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Cab Franc, 32% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot/Jim Brown, Truchard & Hossfeld Vineyards, Napa Valley Winemaker: Bryan Page Quik Facts: Bryan crafts his wine in the spirit the great wines of St. Emilion and Pomerol, using Merlot and Cabernet Franc as the foundation with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon for power. A great, distinguished wine. 328 cases ǮŠ‡–ƒ•Šǯǡ͖͔͔͚Varietal/Vineyard: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc / Napa Valley Quik Facts: TŠ‡–‘’„ƒ””‡Ž•™‡”‡‘”‹‰‹ƒŽŽ›•–ƒ•Š‡†ƒ™ƒ›ˆ‘”–Š‡ˆƒ‹Ž›ǥ‘™ known simply as The Stash! The wine highlights a single varietal and is aged in small French Oak barrels for close to 3 years. 146 6-­‐pks Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 Varietal/Vineyard: 95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon / Watson Beauterre Vineyard, Napa Valley. 340 cases Revolver Wine Company ǮŠ‡—”›ǯƒ„‡”‡–”ƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Franc with a smattering of Merlot & Petite Verdot / Napa Valley. 450 cases Piña Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ȀǯAddamo Vineyard, Napa Valley Winemaker: Anna Monticelli Quik Facts: Davey Piña and his family (legendary vineyard managers for vineyards such as Bryant, Frank Family, and Bisou) have created this wine from their family vineyard on Howell Mountain. This w‹‡‹•–”—Ž›Ǯƒ†‡‹–Š‡˜‹‡›ƒ”†ǯǨ͗͗͛…ƒ•‡• Pott Wines Ǯ‡”—†ƒǯƒ˜‹ŽŽ‡ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Winemaker: Aaron Pott / Brix Vineyard, Oakville Ǯƒ–ƒ‰”—‡Žǯƒ„‡”‡–”ƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Franc / Hagen Heights Vineyard, Napa Valley ǮƒŽ‹Š‘Žƒ‘ǯ’”‹‰‘—–ƒ‹ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot / ‹…—ǯ‡‹‡›ƒ”†ǡ’”‹‰‘—–ƒ‹ Ǯ…–ƒ‡‘ǯ–ƒ‰ǯ•‡ƒ’Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet ”ƒ…Ȁ—‹š‘–‡‹‡›ƒ”†ǡ–ƒ‰ǯ•‡ƒ’ Ǯ‘—”ƒ
—‡—Ž‡ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, & Carignan / Alfred Frediani Vineyard, Calistoga ǮŠ‡Ž‹‰ƒ”…Šǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon / Hudson Vineyard, Los Carneros Quill Wines Ǯ‹ƒ‘†‘—–ƒ‹ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ Winemaker: Abe Schoener / Vineyard: Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley. 264 cases Ǯ‘™‡ŽŽ‘—–ƒ‹ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ Vineyard: Ink Grade Vineyard (Organically certified vineyard). 216 cases 18
Ǯ‹•ƒ”‘—–ƒ‹ƒ…Šǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͚ Vineyard: Bismark Mountain Ranch, Sonoma Valley. 144 cases Ǯ”‹–…Šƒ”†‹ŽŽǯ‹‘‰‹‡”ǡ͖͔͔͛/2008 Vineyard: Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley. 45 cases A. Rafanelli Vineyard and Winery Zinfandel, 2009ǥǤǤ͚͂͗0 per case / 375ml Varietal/Vineyard: 93% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah / Rafanelli Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County Winemakers: Dave and Shelly Rafanelli —‹ƒ…–•ǣŠ‡“—‹–‡••‡–‹ƒŽǮ‰ƒ”ƒ‰‡ǯ™‹‡”›ǤŠ‹•ˆƒ‹Ž›‘’‡”ƒtion produces wines that are always dead on! 6000 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Rafanelli Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County Quik Facts: 24 months in 100% French Oak (60%-­‐80% new) and 10 months in the bottle before release. 900 cases Merlot, 2004 Ǯ‡””ƒ…‡‡Ž‡…–ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͘ Razi Winery Proprietary Red Wine, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Syrah / Napa Valley Chardonnay, 2008 Relic (ny only) Artefact, 2007 Artefact, 2008 Alder Springs Pinot Noir, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino Winemaker: Mike Hirby (Sherwin, Realm) 145 cases Alder Springs Syrah, 2005 Sonoma Valley Syrah, 2005 Richard Perry Vineyard Syrah, 2006 Ǯ‹–—ƒŽǯ‡†ine, 2008/2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 55% Mourvedre, 22% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 8% Petite Syrah / Napa Valley Quik Facts: A Southern Rhone-­‐style wine with a classic presentation of cherry, raspberry, and white pepper. 215 cases Relic (con–‹—‡†ǥȌ ǮŠ‡ƒ‰‡ǯŠ‹–‡‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 44% Chardonnay, 22% Viognier, 22% Roussanne, 12% Marsanne / Alder Springs Quik Facts: Fermented and aged in 66% new French Oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 110 cases Ǯ…ƒ”’ƒǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͜ Ǯƒ•Šƒ›ƒǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͝ Retro Cellars Petite Sirah, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Petite Sirah / Park Muscatine Vineyard, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley Winemaker: Mike and Kara Dunn —‹ƒ…–•ǣ”‘ƒ†›—ǯ•Ž‡‰‡†ƒ”›͘-­‐acre Petite Sirah vineyard planed in the 1950s. Big, rustic and inky! 198 cases Rivers Marie ‘‘ƒ‘ƒ•–Ǯ……‹†‡–ƒŽǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Summa and Joya Vineyards, Sonoma Coast Winemaker: Thomas Brown Quik Facts: Combining clones 115 & 777, this wine features an explosive nose and unique expression. 180 cases Ǯ—ƒǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Ǯ—ƒŽ†‹‡•ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Robert Nenow Winery Ǯ‡‡ˆ‹…ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͙ 19
Varietal/Vineyard: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc / Kenefick Ranch, Calistoga, Napa Valley Winemaker: Bob Nenow, Les Behrens, Mark Porembski Quik Facts: Bob Nenow, L‡•‡Š”‡•ǯ”‘–Š‡”-­‐In-­‐Law, started this project. Under the watchful eye of Les and Mark (Behrens & Hitchcock), Bob is producing great, small prod—…–‹‘ǡŠƒ†…”ƒˆ–‡†™‹‡•ǥ–Š‡‹†‘ˆ™‹‡•Ž‘˜‡Ǩ͖͖͘cases ǮŽƒ‹‘‡ƒŽǯǡ͖͔͔͙ Rocket Science (ny only) Rocket Science Proprietary Red Wine, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 32% Cab Sauv, 32% Syrah, 30% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc, 3% Petite Verdot / Caldwell/ Paras Vnyds, Napa Winemaker: Marbue Marke Quik Facts: Exciting wine made by Philippe using basically the Caldwell blend, with fruit from the extremely famous Caldwell and Paras vineyards. The blend combines Cabernet from Paras Vineyard, which has huge structure with the more floral and complex Syrah and Merlot from Caldwell. 2000 cases Round Pond Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Verdot, 2% Merlot / Round Pond Vineyard, Rutherford, Napa Valley Winemaker: Cary Gott Quik Facts: Textbook Rutherford Cabernet. Rich, silky tannins with dark fruits, olives and spices. 913 cases Sanguis Wines Ǯ‘˜‹ŽŽ‡”‘ǯƒŽ‹ˆ‘”‹ƒ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 94% Syrah, 4% Grenache, 2% Viognier / Santa Maria, California. 400 6-­‐pks Ǯ—„‡”‡–‡•ǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͙ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Watch Hill Vineyard, California. 750 bottles Ǯƒ•—Œ‡”‡•ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 68% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 4% Roussanne, 2% Viognier / Thompson, Watch Hill, Tres Burros, Demetria & McGinley Vineyards. 1,920 bottles Ǯ”ƒ…Ž‡‘ˆ‡Ž’Š‹ǯ›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 96% Syrah, 4% Viognier / Bien Nacido, Watch Hill & McGinley Vineyards. 1,440 bottles Ǯ…Ž‘—†›ƒ›ǯŠ‹–‡‹‡, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 74% Chardonnay, 18% Roussanne, 8% Viognier / Bien Nacido & Demetria Vineyards. 750 bottles Ǯ‘–—•‘ˆ‹ƒǯŠ‹–‡‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 88% Roussanne, 12% Viognier / Demetria & Bien Nacido Vineyards. 720 bottles Scholium Project Naucratis, 2009 Eurydice, 2007 Riquewihr White Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Gewurztraminer / Lost Slough Vineyards, California Quik Facts: Completely dry, very intense, and difficult to recognize as Gewurz. It is somewhat floral, but not sweet or sweet-­‐
smelling. It is muscular and viscous. Not delicate, but still very charming. 200 cases Marcher Sur La Lune, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Verdelho / Bokisch Ranches Vineyards, Lodi 429 cases ƒ”…Š‡”—”ƒ—‡Ǯ‡•‡”˜‡ǯǡ͖͔͔͝ Choepheroi, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Chardonnay / Los Olivos Vineyards Gemella, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Verdelho / Lost Slough Vineyard, California Quik Facts: Barrel fermented Verdelho. 155 cases Quik Facts: Powerful and downright raucous. 90 cases Dulcissima Camilla, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Chardonnay / Various Vineyards, California La Severita di Bruto, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Farina Vineyard, California Quik Facts: Whole cluster pressed Sauvignon Blanc. Great ripeness and sharp acid structure at once. 96 cases 20
The Prince in His Caves, 2006/2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Farina Vineyard, California —‹ƒ…–•ǣ”‘–Š‡„Ž‘…‘ˆ˜‹‡›ƒ”†‘ˆǮ‡ƒǤǯ‹ˆ‡”‡–‡†ǡ‘„‘–”›–‹•ǡ„—–ƒƒœ‹‰Ž›Š‘‡›‡†Ǥ͕͔͜…ƒ•‡• Oro Puro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon, 2008 ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͚͙Ψƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…ǡ͙͗Ψ‡‹ŽŽ‘Ȁ”‘—”‘‹‡›ƒ”†ǡ–ƒ‰•ǯ‡ƒ’ǡƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡› Quik Facts: Oro Puro (Pure Gold) is a very special wine. Made from a tiny block (2/3 acre!) of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, the clima–‡ƒ†•‘‹Ž…‘†‹–‹‘•ƒ”‡Œ—•–”‹‰Š––‘’”‘†—…‡–Š‹•ƒ‰‹…ƒŽǡ™‘†‡”ˆ—ŽŽ›„ƒŽƒ…‡†Ǯ•–‹…›ǯǤ͔͛…ƒ•‡•‘ˆ͙͗͛• ǮŠ‘†‘†ƒ…–›Ž‘•ǯ‘•‡‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͝ Scythia Syrah, 2004 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Donati Vineyard, California Quik Facts: The Syrah from this vineyard was budded over to Pinot Grigio after the 04 harvest. 116 cases Babylon Tenbrink Petite Sirah, 2004/2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Petite Sirah / Tenbrink Vineyard, California Quik Facts: Black, inky and barbaric. 400 cases Iseult Hudson Syrah, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Syrah / Hudson Vineyard, California Quik Facts: Abe Schoener is a maverick. Much like his friend and mentor, John Kongsgaard, Abe looks at vineyards and winemaking from an incredibly creative and interesting point of view. His non-­‐interventionist techniques yield some of the ‘•–ƒƒœ‹‰Ȁ‹–”‹‰—‹‰™‹‡•ˆ”‘ƒŽ‹ˆ‘”‹ƒǤŠ‡…‘—–„‡ǯ•’”‹…‹’Ž‡•ƒ–•…Š‘Ž‹—™‹‡•Ǥ…‘Ǥ͘͜…ƒ•‡• Satrapies of the East, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot / California Quik Facts: Cool climate Cab, Hudson Syrah, and late picked Merlot. 252 cases ƒ”‰‹–ǯ•ƒ•–‡”Ž‡†alifornia Red Wine, 2006 ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘Ȁƒ”‰‹–ǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†ǡƒŽ‹ˆ‘”‹ƒ Quik Facts: Named for the woman who planted it, the vineyard was planted in the 70ǯs on a forested hillside in Kenwood. Gardens of Babylon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Petite Sirah / Tenbrink Vineyard, California Sylphs, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Chardonnay / Guman Vineyards 39 cases Androkteinos, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Syrah / Hudson Vineyards 70 cases Bricco Babelico, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: Petite Sirah / Tenbrink Vineyard, California 89 cases Schrader Cellars Vieux-­‐•Ǯ‡ŽŽ‘Ž‡ǯ‹ˆƒ†‡Žǡ͖͔͔͙Ȁ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Zinfandel / Tofanelli Vineyard, Calistoga, Napa Valley Winemaker: Thomas Brown (Outpost, Bisou, Nicholson Ranch, etc...) Quik Facts: Fred Schrader gained fame in the wine world in 1992 when he and Ann Colgin produced the Colgin Schrader Cabernet from Herb Lamb Vineyard on Howell Mountain. Now, Fred has secured a long-­‐term acreage contract with Andy Beckstoffer for a few rows of the legendary To-­‐Kalon vineyard. He has also secured fruit from several other incredible, ancient vineyards with Thomas Brown at the helm, producing expressive, dramatic wines under the Schrader label. Vieux-­‐Os ȋ’”‘‘—…‡†Dz‹‡™‘dzȌ‡ƒ•ǮŽ†‘‡•ǯǤ145 cases Vieux-­‐•Ǯ‘ˆƒ‡ŽŽ‹ǯŠƒ”„‘‘ǡ͖͔͔͗ Vieux-­‐•Ǯ‘ˆƒ‡ŽŽ‹ǯ‹ˆƒ†‡Žǡ͖͔͔͙ Vieux-­‐•Ǯ
ƒ”Ž›–—’ǯƒ’ƒ‹ˆƒ†‡Žǡ͖͔͔͙ Double Diamond Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 MAGS Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Mayacamas Range Estate Vineyard, Sonoma / Beckstoffer Vineyard Quik Facts: Clone 337, Mountain fruit, focused farming and winemaking, and extraordinary value. 225 cases Double Diamond Amber Knolls Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005/2006 …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ‘„‡”ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley 21
Quik Facts: Hand crafted by winemaker Thomas Brown, this lush cabernet offers tremendous flavor & value. …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ‘-­‐Kalonǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Beckstoffer To-­‐Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley Quik Facts: To-­‐Kalon. Clone 4. 240 cases …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ͚ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—vignon, 2008 Schrade”Ǯǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Schrader Ǯ
‡‘”‰‡ǯǡ2008 Schrade”Ǯǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Beckstoffer To-­‐Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley Quik Facts: To-­‐Kalon clones 4 and 6. 240 cases …Š”ƒ†‡”ǮŽ†’ƒ”›ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Beckstoffer To-­‐Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley Quik Facts: To-­‐Kalon. Clones 4, 6, and 337 from Block B1. 50 cases …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ•–‘ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǣ…Ž‘‡͕͕͙Ȁ͚͚͛ǡ2005 …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ•–‘ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǣ…Ž‘‡͕͕͙Ȁ͚͚͛ǡ͖͔͔͚ Sch”ƒ†‡”Ǯ•–‘ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǣ…Ž‘‡͛͛͛ǡ2005/2006 …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ•–‘š’‡”‹‡–ƒŽ‘–ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͘ Seven Stones Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot / St. Helena, Napa Valley 296 cases Winemaker: Aaron Pott Shelter Shelter is an exciting and different project. When winemakers put their blends together, they are often faced with tough decisions. For example, say there are 10 barrels each of Cabernet from 4 different vineyard blocks. They are all great, and they Šƒ˜‡†‹ˆˆ‡”‡–’‡”•‘ƒŽ‹–‹‡•Ǥ‘™‡˜‡”ǡ™Š‡„Ž‡†‡†ǡ‘‡‘ˆ–Š‡„Ž‘…•ǯ…Šƒ”ƒ…–‡”‹•–‹…•overwhelms the others, so it would be better to put only 8 of those barrels into the blend. What do you do with those extra 2 barrels of awesome Cabernet? This is where SHELTER comes in. Shelter is comprised of only the finest wines from some of the most famous vineyards, made by some of the most famous winemakers in Napa. Because of the sensitivity of the reputation and exclusivity of these vineyards, the source and winemaker will not be revealed. The wines, however, speak for themselves! *Shelter Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 * Š‡Ž–‡”ǮŠ‡’‘•–‡”ǯ‘—••ƒ‡ǡ͖͔͔͝ *Napa Valley Pinot Noir, 2006 *Reserve Sonoma Pinot Noir, 2006 ȗŠ‡Ž–‡”Ǯ͙͔͙͔ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͙ ȗǮ‡ƒ†™ƒ–‡”ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ ȗǮŠ‡—–…Š‡”ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͙ *Zinfandel, 2007 *Napa Valley Merlot, NV Sherwin Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc / Sherwin Estate, Spring Mountain Winemaker: Mike Hirby (Behrens and Hitchcock) Quik Facts: After 9/11, Steve Sherwin designed, produced, and sold many magnums (etched with the American flag) of Sherwin Family with the proceeds going to the families of those lost on that terrible day. Thanks, Steve. By the way, the wine rocks. Big, rich mountain fruit produced on site in a completely innovative gravity-­‐flow winery. 720 cases Shifflett Estate Proprietary Red Wine, 2004 Varietal/Vineyard: 52% Cab Sauv, 24% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc, 4% Petite Verdot / Shifflett Estate, Oakville, Napa Valley Winemaker: Ray Coursen (Elyse) Quik Facts: Jeff Shifflett and Ray Coursen produce this wine using fruit from the Shifflett Estate located in the eastern hills of Oakville. A solid, rich fruit base is accented by plenty of spice and cedar. 35 months in 67% new French oak. 600 cases Six Sigma 22
Ǯƒ‡‘—–›ǯSauvignon Blanc, 2006/2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Rooster Vineyard, Six Sigma Estate, Lake County, California Winemaker: Matt Hughes Quik Facts: With the goal to elevate the entire wine image of Lake County, Taj Ahlmann moved from Denmark, purchased this 4,300 acre estate and planted several small vineyards. The result is a very exciting, bright and intense SB. Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Tempranillo, 15% Pinot Noir/ Six Sigma Estate, Lake County, California. Cuvee Pique-­‐Nique, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 43% Cab Sauv, 22% Cab Franc, 21% Petite Verdot, 14% Merlot / Six Sigma Estate, Lake County, CA Quik Facts: A fun, fruit driven, robust red blend with ripe, soft tannin. An incredible value! 350 cases Cuvee, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petite Verdot/ Lake County, CA Ǯ‹…Šƒ‡Žǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͝ ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…Ȁ‹…Šƒ‡Žǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†ǡ‹š‹‰ƒ•–ƒ–‡ǡƒ‡‘—–›ǡƒŽ‹ˆ‘”‹ƒǤ͖͙͔…ƒ•‡• Tempranillo, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Tempranillo / Six Sigma Estate, Lake County, California. 539 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cab Franc / Rooster Vineyard, Six Sigma Estate, Lake County, California Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Six Sigma Estate, Lake County, California. 626 cases Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2007/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec / Stanton Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley Winemaker: Dave Phinney Quik Facts: Doug Stanton is one of the greatest farmers/growers in Napa Valley. Stanton Vineyard has provided fruit for many big name operations including Caymus and Duckhorn. Distinctive and huge. 328 cases Petite Sirah, Oakville, Napa Valley 2004 Stormy Weather Stormy Weather Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘Ȁ‡”‹…Š‘ƒ›‘Ƭ‹‘ǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†ǡƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡› . 400 cases Winemaker: Cameron Woodbridge Surh-­‐Luchtel Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cab Franc, 1% Merlot Ȃ 700 cases Vineyards: Atlas Peak, Howell Mountain, Oak Knoll & Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley Winemaker: Don Surh and Gary Luchtel Ǯ–ƒ‰‡…‘ƒ…Šǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖005 Varietal/Vineyard: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cab Franc, 1% Merlot / Stagecoach, Oak Knoll & Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley Quik Facts: Hand sorted, destemmed and crushed with high whole berry content. Cold soaked for 6 days and fermented for 11 days with the maximum temperature of 86 degrees, followed by 25 days of extended maceration in a variable capacity tank. The wine was racked 5 times, blended with a touch of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Unfined and unfiltered. 700 cases Surh-­‐Luchtel Cellars ȋ…‘–‹—‡†ǥȌ Mosaique, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Petite Verdot Zinfandel, 2004 Viognier, 2007/2008 ǮGaryǯ•Vineyardǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ2006 Ǯ—••‹ƒ‹˜‡”ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Ǯ‘‘ƒ‘ƒ•–ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯƒ…”ƒ•Š‡‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Rutherford, Napa Valley. 230 cases Switchback Ridge Merlot, 2006/2007/2008 23
Winemaker: Robert Foley Quik Facts: The most powerful of the Foley Vineyard sites! Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007/2008 Petite Sirah, 2006/2007/2008 Tamber Bey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley Winemaker: Thomas Brown Quik Facts: A very exciting new project. All estate vineyards owned by the Waitte family, combined with the immense talent of Thomas Brown and vineyard manager Josh Clark. 18 months in 50% New French Oak. 300 cases Ǯ‡—šŠ‡˜ƒ—š‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 90% Estate-­‐Grown Cabernet, 10% Estate-­‐Grown Merlot / Deux Chevaux Vineyard. 1200 cases Ǯƒ„‹…ƒ‘ǯ‘”†‡ƒ—šŽ‡†ǡ2007/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot / Deux Chevaux Vineyard. 375 cases Ǯƒ˜‹ŽŽ‡•–ƒ–‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Estate-­‐Grown Cabernet Sauvignon / Tamber Bey Estate Vineyard, Oakville. 500 cases Ǯƒ˜‹ŽŽ‡•–ƒ–‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Tenbrink Vineyard Chardonnay, 2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Tenbrink Vineyard, Suisun Valley Winemaker: Abe Schoener, Steve Tenbrink Quik Facts: Steve and Linda Tenbrink are recognized as one of the finest farming families in Northern California. Their ˜‹‡›ƒ”†Šƒ•‰ƒ‹‡†ˆƒ‡ƒ•–Š‡•‘—”…‡ˆ‘”…Š‘Ž‹—Ǯƒ„›Ž‘ǯ‡–‹–‡‹”ƒŠǤ„‡‹• now making the wines for –Š‡‡„”‹ǯ•
own project. 100 cases Pinot Noir, 2006/2007 Quik Facts: 3 Dijon clones -­‐ 667, 7͛͛ǡƒ†͕͕͙‘–Š‡̶Ž›”‡•›•–‡Ǥdz‘‹””‹‰ƒ–‹‘—–‹Žƒˆ–‡”Šƒ”˜‡•–Ǥ Dry Riesling, 2006 Quik Facts: Co-­‐winemaker Christopher Vandendriessche. Cold fermented and then held in a sealed refrigerator in S/S barrels for 18 months. No malolactic -­‐ 30% whole cluster press. 100 cases Dry Riesling, 2008 Quik Facts: Another cold fermentation and aging process, but with slight malolactic. 100% whole cluster press. 180 cases. Sauvignon Blanc, 2007/2008 Quik Facts: 100% whole cluster press and aged in semi neutral F.O. barrels. 50 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Quik Facts: Very slow fermentation, almost thought it was going to get stuck but it kept inching along -­‐ very low sulfur additions -­‐18 months in 100% new Gamba oak. 125 cases. Tempranillo, 2008 Quik Facts: 45 day maceration Ȃ yet low tannic. Aged in a 30 gallon mini barrel with heavy toast. 15 cases. Rose, 2008 Quik Facts: An inter-­‐varietal mix of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Chardonnay. Aged in neutral oak. 200 cases. TuTu Pinot Grigio, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Grigio / Napa Valley Winemaker: Rob Lawson Quik Facts: Rob Lawson (Pavi) and Jeff Smith (Hourglass) started this ultra cool project, producing bright, clean Pinot Grigio with ripe fruit flavors and a great finish. The bottle picture is by local Napa artist Jeff Elsworth. 1500 cases Tyler Ǯ‹‡”„‡”‰ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Winemaker: Justin Willett Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Dierberg Vineyard, Santa Barbara. 24
Quik Facts: : Owner/Winemaker Justin Willett ‹•‘‡‘ˆ–Š‡‘•–‡š…‹–‹‰›‘—‰™‹‡ƒ‡”•–‘Š‹––Š‡Ǯ•…‡‡ǯǤHe began as Assistant Winemaker for Joe Davis of Arcadian before founding Tyler in 2005. His wines are stunning and I believe he will pave the way for dramatic improvements in the Central Coast region. He focuses solely on vineyards, like all great winemakers, with a specific focus on Organic & Biodynamic farming. He will be a reference for quality in the region. 75 cases Ǯ‘–‘˜‹…Šǯƒ‹Ž›Šƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͛/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Zotovich Vineyard, Santa Barbara Quik Facts: This biodynamically farmed vineyard produces chardonnay with exceptional focus and minerality. 116 cases Ǯ‹‡”„‡”‰-­‐ Ž‘…Š”‡‡ǯ‹‘–‘‹”, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir /Dierberg Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley Quik Facts: Featuring exclusively Martini clone, this special bottling was the result of a tasting with our very own Mark Snyder. This unique wine jumps out of the glass with supple and vibrant strawberry & raspberry. 51 cases Ǯ‹‡”„‡”‰-­‐ Ž‘…‹˜‡ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯƒ…ƒ–ƒ†ƒǯ‹‘–‘‹”, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Santa Rita Hills Quik Facts: This wine is comprised completely of 667 and is a beautiful combination of fruit and earth. 72 cases ǮŽƒ’‹–ƒǯ›”ƒŠ, 2007 Ǯ”‡•‹†‹‘ǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯ”‡•‹†‹‘ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ ǮŽƒ’‹–ƒǯƒ
ƒ”‡‡›”ƒŠ Ǯ‹‡ƒ…‹†‘ǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͜ Ǯƒ–ƒƒ”„ƒ”ƒ‘—–›ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Ǯ‹‡ƒ…‹†‘ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜ Ǯƒ…ƒtadaǯ Pinot Noir, 2008 Uvaggio Vermentino, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: Vermentino / Lodi Winemaker: Jim Moore Quik facts: ˜ƒ‰‰‹‘Ž‘‘•‡Ž›–”ƒ•Žƒ–‡•–‘Ǯ„Ž‡†‘ˆ‰”ƒ’‡•ǯ‹–ƒŽ‹ƒǤBursting with fruit with enough acidity to drink with or without food. "Vermentino is the thinking man's Pinot Grigio" Ȃ Jim Moore Barbera, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: Barbera / Schatz Vineyard, Lodi Quik facts: Fruit forward yet elegant and well balanced. Moscato, 2008 Moscato Dolce, 2009 Quik facts: 10% alcohol by volume; contains residual sugar. Rosato, 2009 Quik facts: Made from Barbera & Primitivo fruit grown in Lodi and barrel fermented in neutral oak. Upstart Crow Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Winemaker: Harry Parducci Jr. Varietal/Vineyard: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot / Napa Valley Quik Facts: Aromas of cassis, crushed berries, and a slight touch of spicy oak. The palate exhibits elegant flavors of raspberries, blackberries, and cocoa with lush, soft tannins through the finish. 90% French oak, 10% American oak. Vare Bianco, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Grigio, Tocai Friulano and Sauvignon Blanc / Vare Vineyard, Napa Valley Winemaker: Abe Schoener/Robbie Meyer Quik Facts: Fashioned after the great wines of Collio, with the only known American-­‐planted Ribolla (cuttings from Gravner). The wine has extraordinary distinction and individuality. 90 cases Ribolla Gialla, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Ribolla Gialla / Vare Vineyard, Napa Valley Quik Facts: The only Ribolla Gialla planted in America. 80 cases 25
Versant Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley Winemaker: Robbie Meyer Quik Facts: This massive, rich, deep cabernet Sauvignon is from an incredible vineyard located on Pritchard Hill (Bryant, Cloud View). The wine is the result of extreme vineyard practices, intense fruit selection, whole berry fermentation, and 18 months in new French oak. Every step has been taken to truly express this great mountain site! 200 cases Vogelzang Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…Ȁ‘‰‡Žœƒ‰‹‡›ƒ”†ǡǮƒ’’›ƒ›‘ǯǡƒ–ƒ‡œƒŽŽ‡› Winemaker: Robbie Meyer Quik Facts: Barrel fermented with incredible depth and acidity. 200 cases Ǯ‡•‡”˜‡ǯ‹‘‰‹‡”ǡ͖͔͕͔ Varietal/Vineyard: 10͔Ψ‹‘‰‹‡”Ȁ‘‰‡Žœƒ‰‹‡›ƒ”†ǡǮƒ’’›ƒ›‘ǯǡƒ–ƒ‡œƒŽŽ‡› Ǯ‹”†•‘‰ǯƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…ǡ͖͔͕͔ ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…Ȁ‘‰‡Žœƒ‰‹‡›ƒ”†ǡǮƒ’’›ƒ›‘ǯǡƒ–ƒ‡œƒŽŽ‡› Ǯ‹”†•‘‰ǯ‹‘‰‹‡”ǡ͖͔͕͔ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Viognier Ȁ‘‰‡Žœƒ‰‹‡›ƒ”†ǡǮƒ’’›ƒ›‘ǯǡƒ–ƒ‡œƒŽŽ‡› Ǯ–ƒǤ‹–ƒ‹ŽŽ•ǯPinot Noir, 2007/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Sta. Rita Hills, CA Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘Ȁ‘‰‡Žœƒ‰‹‡›ƒ”†ǡǮƒ’’› ƒ›‘ǯǡƒ–ƒ‡œƒŽŽ‡› Volker Eisele Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc/ Volker Eisele Vineyard (Certified Organic), Napa Valley Winemaker: John McKay Ǯ‡”œ‡––‘ǯ‘”†‡ƒ—š‡d Blend, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cab Franc, 33% Merlot / Volker Eisele Vineyard, Napa Valley. 425 cases Ǯ
‡‹‹ǯŠ‹–‡‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc / Volker Eisele Vineyard, Napa Valley. 403 cases ǮŽ‡šƒ†‡”ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Volker Eisele Vineyard, Napa Valley. 125 cases Westerly Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / McGinley Vineyard & Star Lane Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley Winemaker: Kirby Anderson Quik Facts: Whole-­‐cluster pressed, cold settled, barrel fermented in neutral oak and stainless steel barrels with VL3 yeast. No malo-­‐lactic fermentation. 2,200 cases Viognier, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Viognier / Westerly Estate Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley Quik Facts: Ripe peach and exotic tropical fruit flavors unfold with a full, creamy texture. 595 cases Merlot, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot / Star Lane, Barrack, Vogelzang Vineyards, Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley Quik Facts: Hand harvested and crushed and destemmed into 1-­‐ton open top fermentors. Caps were punched down daily with clean racked wine placed in 100% French oak barrels for 18 months. 805 cases ‡•–‡”Ž›‹‡›ƒ”†•ȋ…‘–‹—‡†ǥȌ ǮCote Blondeǯ Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 87% Syrah, 13% Viognier / McGinley Vineyard, Happy Canyon Santa Ynez Valley Quik Facts: Handpicked, low yielding Syrah and Viognier were co-­‐fermented and aged in French oak for 20 months. Peppers, black licorice with wild blueberries are centerpiece flavors to this small production wine. 165 cases Ǯƒ••‘—…‹ǯƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…ǡ 2009 26
Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Star Lane & Mesa Verde Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley Quik Facts: Selected vineyard lots were blended and 100% barrel fermented. The cuvee was sur lie aged sans batonage for six months. 250 cases Winter Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Calistoga, Napa Valley Winemaker: Helen Mawson Quik Facts: Jayson Woodbridge of —†”‡†…”‡Šƒ•–ƒ‡Š‹•ˆ”‹‡†‘„‹–‡”•Ǯ—†‡”Š‹•™‹‰ǯǡˆ‘”–Š‡’”‘†—…–‹‘‘ˆ–Š‹•
fantastic Cabernet. The HA winemaking team oversees the production. 140 cases Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 ‘”Ž†ǯ•†‹‡• Ǯ
‘‘†‹‡•ƒ†‹‡•ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ2008 Chief Winemaker: Jonathan Maltus Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard-­‐ Oakville, Napa Valley Quik Fact: Jonathan Maltus is also the owner of Chateau Teyssier in Saint Emilion. Ǯ”‘••ˆ‹”‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Missouri Hooper Vineyard -­‐ Oakville, Napa Valley Ǯƒ˜‡Ž‡‰–Šǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Shiraz, 50% Cabernet Franc/ Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley Ǯˆ͚‡”‡͝ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›‡•‡”˜‡ƒ„‡rnet Sauvignon, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Coombsville, Sugarloaf Mountain & Circle S Vineyards, Napa Valley Ǯ‹––Ž‡‹•–‡”ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›‡•‡”˜‡‡”Ž‘–ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot / Coombsville Vineyard, Napa Valley Ǯ‰ƒ‹•–Š‡‹†ǯƒ’ƒƒŽŽ‡›‡•‡”˜‡ƒ„‡”‡–”ƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͝ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Franc / Sugarloaf Mountain & Coombsville Vineyards, Napa Valley ***NEW YORK STATE*** Macari Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: Sauvignon Blanc / Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Winemaker: Head winemaker -­‐ Kelly Urbanik / Consultant winemakers Ȃ Robert Foley, Helmut Gangl Quik Facts: Grapefruit and white flower on the nose lead to citrus and minerality on the palate with a crisp, clean finish. Ǯ‘ŽŽ‹ƒ͘͜ǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ Varietal/Vineyard: Chardonnay and a touch of Sauvignon Blanc / Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY —‹ƒ…–•ǣ‡ƒ”•ƒ†‘‡ƒ’’Ž‡•‘–Š‡‘•‡ƒ†ƒ…”‡ƒ›–‡š–—”‡‹†’ƒŽƒ–‡Ǥ‰”‡ƒ–Ǯƒ›–‹‡ǯ™‹‡Ǥ Estate Chardonnay, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Chardonnay/ Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Stainless steel fermented with the perfect balance of fruit and acidity. Refreshing with a lingering finish. Reserve Chardonnay, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Chardonnay/ Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Aged in French oak for 12 months. Elegant and balanced with a warm vanilla, soft creamy finish. Early Wine, 2010 Varietal/Vineyard: Chardonnay/ Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Mandarins and white peaches, and green apples on the palate with a hint of sweetness. Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 40% Cab Sauvignon, 35% Cab Franc, 25% Merlot / Macari Vineyards Quik Facts: Beguiling aromas of fruit tarts and watermelon. Medium bodied with strawberry notes and a satisfying finish. Ǯ‘ŽŽ‹ƒ͘͜ǯ‡”Ž‘–ǡ Varietal/Vineyard: Merlot / Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Light and fruity with flavors of ripe red pitted fruits, dark cherry and plums lead to a clean, soft finish. Macari Vineyards (continued...) Ǯ‡––‡ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc / Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Green olive & spice on the nose with Italian plum and soft oak flavors. Nutmeg and cocoa at the finish. 27
Ǯ‘•‰—ƒ•ǯ‡†Ž‡†ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 70% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Cab Franc, 1% Petite Verdot / Macari Vineyards Quik Facts: Tobacco and spice on the nose. Round with rich ripe blackberry and laced with vanilla notes and soft tannins. Cabernet Franc, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: Cabernet Franc / Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Aged 18 months in French barrique. Earthy on the palate with hints of raspberry, pepper and bay leaf. Malbec, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Malbec / Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Medium-­‐bodied with black cherries, pepper and just a touch of leather in the soft, velvety finish. Reserve Merlot, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: Merlot / Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Full bodied and rich. Cocoa powder on the palate leads to a velvety finish with the lingering touch of leather. Ǯ‡”‰‡‘ƒ†ǯ‡”‹–ƒ‰‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 42% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot / Macari Vineyards Quik Facts: Aged in french barrique for 18-­‐24 months. Full bodied with berry, anise & chocolate. Balanced with soft tannins. ǮŽ‡šƒ†”ƒǯǡ͖͔͔͘ Varietal/Vineyard: 57% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cab Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec/ Macari Vineyards Quik Facts: Made only from the finest fruit from an outstanding harvest. Grace, finesse and elegance. ǮŽ‘…ǯŠ‹–‡‡••‡”–‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͜ Varietal/Vineyard: 69% Viognier, 31% Pinot Gris/ Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Crafted in the ice wine style. Elegant acidity and touches of pumpkin seed oil and vanilla. ǮŽ‘…ǯƒ—vignon Blanc Dessert Wine, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: Sauvignon Blanc/ Macari Vineyards, North Fork NY Quik Facts: Golden honey in color. Guava and mango on the palate with balanced acidity and a lightly toasted finish. Red Hook Winery Red Hook Winery BF 'Seneca Lake' Riesling Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Riesling / Senaca Lake, Finger Lakes NY Winemaker: Robert Foley Quik Facts: SPARKLING RIESLING Red Hook Winery AS 'WCP' CF Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Franc/ Sargon Vineyard Winemaker: Abe Schoener Quik Facts: Cab Franc Whole Cluster Press Red Hook Winery AS 'One Woman Vineyard' Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay/One Woman Vineyard Winemaker: Abe Schoener Red Hook Winery BF 'One Woman Vineyard' Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay/ One Woman Vineyard Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF 'Sargon Vineyard' Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay/ Sargon Vineyard Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF Chardonnay, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay/ Jamesport Vineyards Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF 'Spirit of 1776' Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay/ One Woman Vineyard Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF Jamesport 'Clone 76' Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay/ Jamesport Vineyards Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF Jamesport 'Clone 95' Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Jamesport Vineyards Winemaker: Robert Foley ‡†‘‘‹‡”›ȋ…‘–‹—‡†ǥȌ Red Hook Winery BF 'Macari Vineyard' Chardonnay, 2009 28
Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay/ Macari Vineyards Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF 'Old Vines' Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Galuccio Vineyard Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery AS 'The Electric' White Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 98% Chardonnay, 2% Riesling/ Jamesport Vineyard Winemaker: Abe Schoener Red Hook Winery AS 'The Electric' Reserve White Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 98% Chardonnay, 2% Riesling/ Jamesport Vineyard Winemaker: Abe Schoener Quik Facts: Single Barrel reserve, extra year in barrel Red Hook Winery AS Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Jamesport Vineyards Winemaker: Abe Schoener Red Hook Winery AS Jamesport Rose, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc / Jamesport Vineyard Winemaker: Abe Schoener Red Hook Winery AS 'SK' Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, 2008 (500ml) Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Jamesport Vineyards Winemaker: Abe Schoener Quik Facts: SKIN FERMENTED Red Hook Winery AS VSP Reserve, 2008 (375 ml Varietal/Vineyard: 75% Chardonnay, 25% Riesling/ Jamesport Vineyard Winemaker: Abe Schoener Quik Facts: VIN SANTO PROJECT Red Hook Winery AS 'Joe's Tears' Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon/Macari Vineyards Winemaker: Abe Schoener Red Hook Winery AS 'The Puncheons' Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc / North Fork NY Winemaker: Abe Schoener Red Hook Winery BF 'Split Rock Vineyard' Cabernet Franc, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Franc/ Split Rock Vineyard Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF 'Jamesport Vineyard' Merlot, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot/ Jamesport Vineyard, North Fork NY Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF 'Black & Blue' Red Wine, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc / Macari Vineyards Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF Petite Verdot Reserve, 2008 (375 ml) Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Petite Verdot / Jamesport Vineyard Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF 'Jamesport Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Jamesport Vineyard Winemaker: Robert Foley Red Hook Winery BF 'Split Rock Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Split Rock Vineyard Winemaker: Robert Foley 29
***OREGON*** Carabella Vineyard Pinot Gris, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Gris / Carabella Vineyard, North Willamette Valley, Oregon Winemaker: Mike Hallock Quik Facts: I was lucky enough to connect with this awesome producer! Mike Hallock is a one-­‐man show. The vineyard is a 49-­‐
acre site on the Southeast side of Parrett Mountain. Mike understands how to make great wines! Pinot Gris clones 146 and 152. 1525 cases Chardonnay, 2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Carabella Vineyard, North Willamette Valley, Oregon Quik Facts: Most likely the best Chardonnay produced in Oregon! Dijon Clone 76. 420 cases Pinot Noir, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Carabella Vineyard, North Willamette Valley, Oregon Quik Facts: 6 different blocks, Dijon, Pommard, and Wadenswil. Awesome Pinot Noir. 350 cases Ǯ…Š‹ƒǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Plowbuster Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay. Willamette Valley, Oregon Winemaker: Mike Hallock Quik Facts: Slightly oaked, this is a crisp, aromatic Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, 2009 Amalie Robert Vineyard Ǯ‹–ƒ‰‡‡„—–ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Amalie Robert Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon Winemaker: Ernie Pink Quik Facts: Montmorency cherry red shows in the glass. Graceful aromas of crushed red raspberries, sandalwood, tilled soil, five spice and dried savory. The palate is elegant and provides an earthy core of sweetness encased by tart cherry compote, ripe red raspberries, and tea leaves. The finish lingers and is framed by integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Unfined and unfiltered. Ǯ‹Œ‘Ž‘‡•ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Amalie Robert Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon Quik Facts: A blend of 5 Dijon clones, grown on 4 different rootstocks sourced from 7 dry farmed blocks. The barrels of wine crafted from each block are culminations of the soil, rootstock, clonal selections and unique microclimates. Unfined and unfiltered. ǮƒŽ‹‡ǯ•—˜‡‡ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Amalie Robert Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon Quik Facts: An exclusive barrel selection of Pinot Noir representing the unique qualities of the vineyard. Every block within the 30 acre vineyard is individually hand harvested at its peak of flavor maturity and intensity. Block by block, the fruit is fermented in small 1.5 ton lots and matured for over 12 months in French oak barrels. Pommard (45%), Wadenswil (28%) and Dijon Clones 113 & 667 (27%). Unfined and unfiltered. Ǯ•–ƒ–‡ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Amalie Robert Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon Quik Facts: A well rounded and fully developed palate offers richness and layers of Pinot Noir fruit. Mouth coating tannins and ˆ‹”ƒ…‹†‹–›ˆ”ƒ‡–Š‡’‘™‡”ˆ—Žˆ‹‹•Šƒ†”‡‹ˆ‘”…‡–Š‹•™‹‡ǯ••–ƒ›‹‰’‘™‡”Ǥˆ‹‡†ƒ†—ˆ‹Ž–‡”‡†Ǥ‹Œ‘Ž‘‡͕͕͙ȋ͙͛ΨȌ, Dijon Clone 114 (16%), Dijon Clone 113 (16%) and Wadenswil (11%). 30
ADDITIONAL AMERICAN FORMATS 375ml Bottles Ȃ 12pk cases Reds Abiouness Ǯ–ƒŽ›ƒ…Šǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ ƒ”–‡”Ǯ”—…Šƒ”†ǯ‡”Ž‘–ǡ͖͔͔͙ Carter To-­‐Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Clark Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 DR Stephens Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Esca Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Hestan Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Hestan Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005/2007 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 ‘—”‰Žƒ••ǮŽ—‡Ž‹‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–”ƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͛/2008 ‘—”‰Žƒ••ǮŽ—‡Ž‹‡ǯCabernet Sauvignon, 2008 ‘—”‰Žƒ••ǮŽ—‡Ž‹‡ǯ‡”Ž‘–ǡ͖͔͔͛/2008 Hartwell Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 ƒ‹ŽǮŽ—‡’”‹–ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ ƒ‹ŽǮƒ‹‡Ž—˜‡‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Matthiasson Red Wine, 2004 Matthiasson Red Wine, 2005 Moffett Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 ‘ˆˆ‡––‹ŽŽ‘™ǯ•Ž‡†ǡ͖͔͔͙ Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Rafanelli Zinfandel, 2006 Rafanelli Zinfandel, 2007 Robert FoŽ‡›‹‡›ƒ”†•ǮŽƒ”‡–ǯǡ͖͔͔͚/2007/2008 Robert Foley Vineyards Petite Sirah, 2007 Switchback Ridge Merlot, 2008 Surh Luchtel Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 —”Š—…Š–‡ŽǮ‘‘ƒ‘ƒ•–ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛ Tamber Bey Ǯ‡—šŠ‡˜ƒ—š‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͜ Tamber Bey Ǯƒ„‹…ƒ‘ǯ‘”†‡ƒ—šŽ‡†ǡ͖͔͔͜ Whites Grable Chardonnay, 2005 ‘–‹…‡ŽŽ‹”‘–Š‡”•Ǯ‹ƒ–‘ǯǡ͖͔͔͗ Oro Puro Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Blend, 2008 31
MAGS (1.5 liters unless otherwise noted) „‹‘—‡••Ǯ–ƒŽ‡›ƒ…Šǯ‹‘–‘‹”
ǡ͖͔͔͚ ƒ‡•‘Š•‘Ǯ‹•‘—ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘
ǡ͖͔͔͗ ƒ‡•‘Š•‘Ǯ‹•‘—ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘
ǡ͖͔͔͘ Burly Cabernet Sauvignon MAG, 2007 Caldwell Proprietary Red MAG, 2004 Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon MAG, 2006/2008 —†”‡†…”‡Ǯ…‹‡–ƒ›ǯShiraz, 2004 MAG Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 MAG Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 MAG ‘—”‰Žƒ••ǮŽu‡Ž‹‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ2008 MAG ‘—”‰Žƒ••ǮŽ—‡Ž‹‡ǯ‡”Ž‘–ǡ͖͔͔͚, 2007, 2008 MAG Hunnicutt Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002 MAG Kobalt Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 MAG Kobalt Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 MAG ƒ‹ŽǮǤƒ‹‡Ž—˜‡‡ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͙
‘„‡”–‘Ž‡›‹‡›ƒ”†•ǮŠƒ”„‘‘ǯǡ͖͔͔͛
‘„‡”–‘Ž‡›‹‡›ƒ”†•ǮŽƒ”‡–ǯǡ͖͔͔͙/2006/2007/2008 MAG Robert Foley Vineyards Merlot, 2005/2007/2008 MAG ‘„‡”–‘Ž‡›‹‡›ƒ”†•Ǯ—•…Ž‡ƒǯ‡–‹–‡‹”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͚
‘„‡”–‘Ž‡›‹‡›ƒ”†•Ǯ‡’’‡”Žƒ†ǯ‡–‹–‡‹”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͚
Robert Foley Vineyards Petite Sirah, 2007 MAG Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007/2008 MAG Switchback Ridge Merlot, 2007 MAG Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah, 2007 MAG …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ‘—„Ž‡‹ƒ‘†ǯ„‡”‘ŽŽ•ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͗MAG …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ‘—„Ž‡‹ƒ‘†ǯ„‡”‘ŽŽ•ƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͘MAG …Š”ƒ†‡”Ǯ‘—„Ž‡‹ƒ‘†ǯƒ›ƒ…ƒ—•ǯƒ„ernet Sauvignon, 2004 MAG ›Ž‡”‹‡”„‡”‰ǮŽ‘…͙ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͛
›Ž‡”Ǯƒ…ƒ–ƒ†ƒǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͜
Volker Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 MAG 3 Liter Bottles Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 3L, 2006/2008 Ilaria Cabernet Sauvignon 3L, 2007 Leviathan Red Wine 3L, 2008 Robe”–‘Ž‡›‹‡›ƒ”†•ǮŽƒ”‡–ǯǡ͖͔͔͗͘ ‘„‡”–‘Ž‡›‹‡›ƒ”†•ǮŽƒ”‡–ǯǡ͖͔͔͙͗ …Š‘Ž‹—”‘Œ‡…–Ǯ…›–Š‹ƒǯǡ͖͔͔͗͘ Surh Luchtel Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 3L 6 Liter Bottles Robert Fol‡›‹‡›ƒ”†•ǮŽƒ”‡–ǯǡ͖͔͔͚͚ 32
***IMPORTS -­‐ ARGENTINA*** Tritono Malbec, 2006 Winemakers: Matias Mayol Varietal/Vineyard: Malbec / Finca Montuiri and Finca Pircas Vineyards, Argentina Quik Facts: A tritone (Tritono) is a musical interval of three whole tones which creates a dissonant, haunting sound. Also known as –Š‡‡˜‹Žǯ•–‡”˜ƒŽǯǡ–Š‡–”‹–‘‡…ƒˆ‘—†‹Žƒ…ƒ„„ƒ–Šǯ•ǮŽƒ…ƒ„„ƒ–Šǯǡ–Š‡‘’‡‹‰‘ˆ‹‹‡†”‹šǯ•Ǯ—”’Ž‡
ƒœ‡ǯƒ†”ƒœ‹•œ–ǯ•Ǯƒ–‡‘ƒ–ƒǯǤ‹’Ž›’—–ǥƒ†‡˜‹Ž‹•ŠƒŽ„‡…Ǥ‘—ǯ˜‡„‡‡™ƒ”‡†Ǥ ***AUSTRALIA*** By Farr Viognier, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Viognier / Geelong, Bannockburn, Australia Winemaker: Gary Farr, Nick Farr (Cristom, Au Bon Climat, Domaine Dujac) Stuff: This father-­‐son combo creates some of the most well balanced and (dare we say) Old World style wines ever to emerge from Australia. The Viognier shows apricot, apple and pear while maintaining a viscous almost Condrieu like finish. Chardonnay, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Geelong, Bannockburn, Australia Stuff: Rich and creamy with peach, honeysuckle and citrus flavors. It Šƒ•‰”‡ƒ–ƒ…‹†‹–›ƒ†„ƒŽƒ…‡ǥa By Farr trademark. Shiraz, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier / Geelong, Bannockburn, Australia Stuff: Itǯs Cote Rotie in blend and style, simply unbelievable for an Australian wine. Bacon, blueberries and spices abound, while still displaying moderate tannins and a long, rich, fleshy finish. Pinot Noir, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Geelong, Bannockburn, Australia Stuff: Very Burgundian in style. Gary and Nick travel to the Cote d‟Or as much as possible. This silky-­‐textured, aromatic wine displays violets, black cherries and an abundance of fruit flavors, while maintaining perfect balance. Sangreal, (Holy Grail) 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Pinot Noir / Geelong, Bannockburn, Australia An epitome of Pinot Noir with a rich savory nose and great lingering perfume. Intense color and flavor on the palate owing to a long extraction. True palate weight and lots of length. A great drink now but with lots of aging potential. ***FRANCE*** BORDEAUX Graves Clos Floridene *an Adrian Chalk Selection This label of Chateau Reynon, located on the banks of the Garonne just southeast of Bordeaux near Cadillac (overlooking the great Chateaux of Sauternes), combines the first names of Florence and Denis Dubourdieu, the pope of Bordeaux oenologists. Clos Floridene Graves Rouge, 2009 Quik Facts: Just over ten acres of Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 29% -­‐ only tiny quantities are made of this complex red wine -­‐ its deep bouquet, supple and smooth texture, pepper and spice flavors all meld in elegant & black fruit-­‐filled tannins. 33
Clos Floridene Graves Blanc, 2010 Quik Facts: About 40 acres planted to Semillon 60%, Sauvignon Blanc 39%, Muscadelle 1% -­‐ Stunning mineral notes from the chalky soil -­‐ an almost crystalline purity -­‐ fine, rich and fruity, with a vivacious, truly luxurious finish. Haut Medoc Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme Haut Medoc, 2004/2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30%Merlot, 5% Petite Verdot / Haut Medoc. Quik Facts: The vineyard dates back to 1648 and is named after the old gallic word "carona" or "little spring" -­‐ water is scarce on these gravel-­‐filled, gently-­‐rolling, south-­‐facing slopes. In 1900 the Nony family bought the property, located on one of the best terroirs of Saint-­‐Laurent-­‐Medoc (their two neighbors to the north are Lagrange and Gruaud-­‐Larose). The brothers Francois and Georges are now the fourth generation running the 38h estate. These are dense wines with plenty of grip and dark berry fruit. Viviers de Caronne, 2006 —‹ƒ…–•ǣŠ‡͖†™‹‡‘ˆ–Š‡‡•–ƒ–‡ǥŽ‹‰Š–‡”ƒ†‘”‡ƒ’’”‘ƒ…Šƒ„Ž‡ǡ‹’‡……ƒ„Ž‡„ƒŽƒ…‡ƒ†ˆ‹‡••‡Ǥ Landot Haut Medoc, 2004/2005 Landot Reserve Varietal/Vineyard: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5 % Petite Verdot/Landot, Haut Medoc. 400 cases produced Quik Facts: In 2003, when the first vintage of this single-­‐vineyard beauty was released, it caused quite a stir and promptly sold out. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon from Caronne's oldest vines, these low-­‐yielding wood sculptures produce wines of massive structure and age-­‐worthiness. Chateau Labat, 2006 Quik Facts: The vineyard parcel just next to Caronne -­‐ equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot -­‐ and farmed with the same care and attention. It makes for slightly more racy wines, with youthful vigor. Lalanade-­‐de-­‐Pomerol Chateau Chambrun *an Adrian Chalk Selection Chambrun Lalanade-­‐de-­‐Pomerol, 2008 Margaux Chateau Deyrem Valentin *an Adrian Chalk Selection Chateau Deyrem Valentin Margaux, 2008 Saint Emilion Chateau Faugeres *an Adrian Chalk Selection Peby-­‐Faugeres, 2008 Peby-­‐Faugeres, 2006 Peby-­‐Faugeres, 2001 Faugeres White, 2010 Faugeres St. Emilion, 2006 Faugeres St. Emilion, 2008 Faugeres St. Emilion, 2008 -­‐ 375ml Haut-­‐Faugeres St. Emilion, 2008 Haut-­‐Faugeres St. Emilion, 2006 Haut-­‐Faugeres St. Emilion, 2005 Cotes de Castillon, 2005 Cotes de Castillon, 2006 Cotes de Castillon, 2008 Chateau Teyssier *an Adrian Chalk Selection Ȃ coming soon 34
Roussillon Clos Thales / Bistro Freres Š‡˜‹‡›ƒ”†•ǡ–Š‡‹†‹˜‹†—ƒŽǮ…Ž‘•ǯǡƒ”‡‡˜‡”›–Š‹‰ǤŠ‡™‹‡‹•ƒ†‡ˆ”‘͜˜‹‡›ƒ”†••…ƒ––‡”‡†‘˜‡”–Š‡–‘™‘ˆƒ—”›Ǣ‘‡
north & south facing hillsides, on sandy flatland, on schist and one on decomposed granite. Each vineyard is bottled separately and bears the name of its source. Bistro Frères -­‐ Couillade De Marchands, 2007/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, Carignane Blanc & Carignane Noir / Couillade De Marchands, France Bistro Frères -­‐ La Florine, 2005/2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Grenache Noir, Carignane, Grenache Gris / La Florine, France Bistro Frères -­‐ Bac, 2006/2007 Varietal/Vineyard: ”‡ƒ…Š‡‘‹”Ȁƒ…†‡ǯ”„‘—••ƒ—‡•–ǡ”ƒ…‡ Clos Thales -­‐ Foun Del Bosc Blanc, 2007/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: Grenache Gris & Carignane Blanc / Foun Del Bosc, France Clos Thales -­‐ Ž‘•†ǯ‡‘—Ž‘ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Grenache Noir / Ž‘•†ǯ‡‘—Ž‘ǡ”ƒ…‡ Clos Thales -­‐ llibre Obert , 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Carignane Noir / llibre Obert, France Clos Thales -­‐ Clos Du Pecher, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Mix of Grenache, white fruit & Carignane / Clos Du Pecher, France Clos Thales -­‐ Causseil Mouillere , 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Carignane / Causseil Mouillere, France Clos Thales -­‐ Foun Del Bosc Rouge, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Grenache Noir, Carignane Noir / Foun Del Bosc, France Domaine de la Pertuisane Domaine de la Pertuisane, 2004 Varietal/Vineyard: 90% Grenache, 10% Carignan / Estate, Maury, Roussillon, France Winemaker: Richard Case / Abe Schoener (Valandraud, Scholium) Quik Facts: What can be produced from a region with old vines, rugged soils and focused winemaking in a region virtually unknown? Abe Schoener and Richard Case wanted to find out. Domaine de la Pertuisane wines are the result. 400 cases Domaine de la Pertuisane Vieilles Vignes, 2004 ALSACE Deiss *an Adrian Chalk Selection Alsace, 2009 Muscat, 2009 Riesling, 2009 Pinot Gris, 2007 Gewurztraminer, 2007 Burlenburg Pinot Noir, 2006 Langenberg, 2008 Engelgarten, 2008 Rotenberg, 2007 Schoffweg, 2007 Grasberg, 2007 Burg, 2007 Gruenspiel, 2007 Huebuhl, 2007 Mambourg, 2008 Altenberg, 2007 Schoenenbourg, 2007 BURGUNDY 35
‘ƒ‹‡†ǯ—˜‡ƒ› *an Adrian Chalk Selection Ȃ Spring 2012 Arrival Quik facts: 3.9h total -­‐ 0.5h Pinot Noir 13% and 3.4h Chardonnay 77% and Aligote 10% -­‐ all biodynamically farmed. Owner and wine grower: Lalou Bize-­‐Leroy Mme. Leroy is sole owner of this mosaic of vineyard gardens. She makes and ages the wines in her home cellar above Saint-­‐
Romain in a farmhouse that dates back to the 12th Century. Her tiny quantities of white wines are sublimely intense and complex, even on the more modest terroirs of Auxey-­‐Duresses -­‐ the minute yields give absolutely unique textures and a phenomenal finish. Nothing in Burgundy even comes close to the splendor of her Meursault, Puligny and white Auxey-­‐
Duresses, to the point where you would have to create a whole new rating scale. As if this were not enough, she also has almost half an acre in each of the two great Grand Cru red vineyards of the Cote de Nuits, Bonnes Mares and Mazis-­‐
Chambertin. Bourgogne Aligote, 2007 Auxey Duresses Blanc, 2003 Auxey Duresses Blanc, 2001 Auxey Duresses "les Clous", 2004 Auxey Duresses "les Boutonniers", 2001 Meursault "les Narvaux", 2003 Meursault Les Gouttes D'Or, 2003 Meursault Les Gouttes D'Or, 2001 Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres, 2003 Puligny Montrachet "En la Richarde", 2002 Criots Batard Montrachet, 2005 Chevalier Montrachet, 2001 Bonnes Mares, 2003 Mazis Chambertin, 2006 Leroy *an Adrian Chalk Selection This prestigious estate created by Lalou Bize-­‐Leroy in 1988 regroups the vineyards of the former Noellat and Remy properties: nine grands crus and seven premiers crus covering the best slopes of the Cote d'Or, from Corton to Chambertin. These wines are widely considered the epitome of Burgundy, unsurpassed in each vintage and in each terroir, without a false note. Wine in harmony indeed. To her biodynamic farming, Lalou brings a unique tasting experience, honed over fifty years buying wines for Maison Leroy, a negociant business founded by her great grandfather in 1868 -­‐ now a cellar of three million bottles -­‐ what some call Burgundy's Library of Congress! Each year Lalou selects wines from her collection that she deems ready to drink -­‐ we are honored to offer these rarities to you now. Maison Leroy Wines ***Whites Ȃ all Chardonnay*** Bourgogne, 2008 The signature white of Leroy: floral, elegant and mineral, with fine, citrus-­‐tinged textures. Meursault 1er Cru Boucheres, 2008 Full, ripe and honeyed -­‐ great vintage for this village. Puligny Montrachet "Charmes", 2008 Dense and crisp apple flavors with ample, racy textures. Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru les Baudines, 2008 Linear and focused, dense and age-­‐worthy, from the southern tip of the village. Bourgogne, 2006 Richer and fuller style than the 2008, mouth-­‐filling and ripe. Montagny 1er Cru, 2006 From the Southern part of the Chalonnais, typically fresh and taut. Savigny les Beaune, 2006 Luxurious white flower bouquet with a pure crystal freshness -­‐ an archetype. Meursault 1er Cru les Charmes, 2006 Acacia notes and mineral undertones -­‐ all Meursault and more. Montagny, 2002 Great vintage, dense and balanced, a classic from Maison Leroy. Bourgogne, 2000 Bright lemon flavors and tight, fine, mineral-­‐laced finish -­‐ still young and vibrant. Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot, 1999 Ripe and rich vintage, refined and supple with a long, seductive finish. 36
St. Aubin 1er Cru, 1999 Gorgeous and mineral, elegant and generous, long and pure -­‐ wow factor. Bourgogne, 1998 Racy with an almost electric vitality, and a fine, stone fruit-­‐filled finish. Bourgogne, 1997 Surprisingly full-­‐bodied and elegant, and far livelier than many reds of this age. Meursault 1er cru, 1996 Magnificent concentration of citrus fruits and superb structure -­‐ no prem-­‐ox here -­‐ this beauty is just getting going. ***Reds Ȃ pure Pinot Noir*** Fixin, 2008 From purchased barrels, so a Leroy bottling -­‐ a fully ripe, licorice-­‐tipped, ringer from nearby Gevrey and much more. Bourgogne, 2007 The signature red of Ler‘›ǥas ever, pure, ripe red berry fruit -­‐ truly masterful. Nuits Saint Georges, 2007 A successful vintage here with structure and body, breeding and length -­‐ welcome to the party. Chorey les Beaune, 2005 Leroy bottling, ripe and elegant, with superb harmony from a legendary vintage. Bourgogne, 2003 Dense and full, from a low yield, hot harvest, this wine is open, ripe and ready to please. Savigny les Beaune "les Ratausses", 2003 Quite lively and fresh despite the heat of the vintage with depth and body. Aloxe Corton, 2003 A sunny wine which shows its full tannins and attractive red fruit flavors in perfect balance. Chassagne Montrachet, 2002 An exceptional success, ready to be enjoyed now: pure pleasure bottled by Leroy. Volnay 1er cru les Angles, 2001 Glorious parcel above Mitans just NE of the village -­‐ full rich and elegant, bottled by Leroy. Bourgogne, 1999 One of the home-­‐runs of Leroy's career, this red beauty is magic and proves her purchasing power. Volnay 1er Cru Santenots, 1999 From vines literally in Meursault and showing all the majesty of their red wine terroir and a top-­‐notch harvest. Pommard 1er Cru les Chaponnieres, 1999 A well-­‐sited plot just under the great Rugiens vineyard, a singular wine, fine and complex. Aloxe Corton 1er Cru les Fournieres, 1997 From a vineyard East of the village with smoky, spicy flavors not typical of Cote de Beaune, and great structure. Gevrey-­‐Chambertin 1er Cru les Cazetiers, 1995 Great vintage for Gevrey, with extra concentration from low yields -­‐ superb vineyard just N of the village. Gevrey-­‐Chambertin, 1981 What better way to celebrate 20 years than with this surprisingly youthful and very distinguished village bottling. Domaine Leroy Wines Estate vineyards: 21.98h -­‐ 18.13h of red: gamay 2%, pinot noir 81% and 3.85h of white: aligote 11%, chardonnay 6%. Total annual production: 40,000 bottles.The vineyards are cultivated according to biodynamic principles and produce tiny quantities of grapes but of a quality without known equivalent on the planet for pinot noir. Vintage 2006 The beauty of their bouquet has no equal save the supreme elegance of their own texture and the precision and definition of their own terroir. A full-­‐throttle, classic vintage for Leroy, despite the difficulties elsewhere; these 2006s have rich, full-­‐bodied flavors and make for an emotional experience -­‐ from the first to the last drop, all here is beyond compare. ***White*** Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2006 ***Red*** Savigny-­‐les-­‐B 1er cru les Narbantons, 2006 37
Pommard "les Vignots", 2006 Nuits Saint Georges, 2006 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru aux Boudots, 2006 Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru aux Vignerondes, 2006 Vosne Romanee "aux Genaivrieres", 2006 Vosne Romanee 1er cru les Beaux Monts, 2006 Gevrey-­‐Chambertin 1er Cru aux Combottes, 2006 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, 2006 Corton Renardes Grand Cru, 2006 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, 2006 Chambertin Grand Cru, 2006 Vintage 2007 Once again, these wines are an unsurpassed model of both the vintage and their respective terroirs, without a single false note. Racy wines -­‐ intense, bursting with pure, seemingly unfermented savors-­‐like crunching on the grape itself. Everything you could imagine in a great wine is here: depth, rigor, grip, sensuality, length -­‐ the incredible power to caress us in silence and to make us marvel out-­‐loud -­‐ for lovers of hedonistic sensations. ***White*** CORTON CHARLEMAGNE ***Red*** SAVIGNY LES NARBANTONS, 2007 VOLNAY LES SANTENOTS, 2007 POMMARD "Les Vignots", 2007 POMMARD "Les Trois Follots", 2007 CORTON RENARDES, 2007 NUITS SAINT GEORGES "Aux Allots, 2007 NUITS SAINT GEORGES "Aux Lavières", 2007 NUITS SAINT GEORGES AUX BOUDOTS, 2007 NUITS SAINT GEORGES AUX VIGNERONDES, 2007 VOSNE ROMANEE "Les Genaivrières", 2007 VOSNE ROMANEE AUX BRULEES, 2007 VOSNE ROMANEE LES BEAUX MONTS, 2007 ROMANEE SAINT VIVANT, 2007 RICHEBOURG, 2007 CLOS DE VOUGEOT, 2007 CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY "Les Fremières", 2007 CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY LES CHARMES , 2007 MUSIGNY, 2007 CLOS DE LA ROCHE, 2007 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN LES COMBOTTES, 2007 LATRICIERES CHAMBERTIN, 2007 CHAMBERTIN, 2007 ‘ƒ‹‡‡”‘›‹‡•ȋ…‘–‹—‡†ǥȌ Vintage 2008 A year which confirms the superiority of Lalou-­‐Bize-­‐Leroy's wines over the rest of Burgundy: a fugue of flavors, irresistible bouquet, and purity of place. There is a structure and nobility throughout that is awe-­‐inspiring -­‐ and quietly your feet seem to lift, slightly, just slightly, off the ground. ***White*** CORTON CHARLEMAGNE, 2008 ***Red*** SAVIGNY LES NARBANTONS, 2008 38
VOLNAY LES SANTENOTS, 2008 POMMARD "Les Vignots", 2008 CORTON RENARDES, 2008 NUITS SAINT GEORGES, 2008 NUITS SAINT GEORGES AUX BOUDOTS, 2008 VOSNE ROMANEE "Les Genaivrières", 2008 VOSNE ROMANEE AUX BRULEES, 2008 VOSNE ROMANEE LES BEAUX MONTS, 2008 ROMANEE SAINT VIVANT, 2008 RICHEBOURG, 2008 CLOS DE VOUGEOT, 2008 CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY "Les Fremières", 2008 CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY LES CHARMES, 2008 MUSIGNY, 2008 CLOS DE LA ROCHE, 2008 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN LES COMBOTTES, 2008 LATRICIERES CHAMBERTIN, 2008 CHAMBERTIN, 2008 SOUTHERN RHONE Domaine Brusset *an Adrian Chalk Selection Cotes de Ventoux les Boudalles Rouge, 2010 Cotes du Rhone "Laurent B" Rose, 2010 Cotes du Rhone "Laurent B" Rouge, 2010 Cairanne CduR Village "les Travers" Blanc, 2010 Cairanne CduR Village "les Travers" Rouge, 2009 Cairanne CduR Village "les Chabrilles" Rouge, 2009 Gigondas "Tradition le Grand Montmirail" Rouge, 2009 Gigondas "les Hauts Montmirail" Rouge, 2009 Le Clos de Caveau *an Adrian Chalk Selection Vacqueyras Fruit Sauvage, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah Winemaker: Henri Bungener Quik Facts: Ripe blackcurrant flavors and a lush, juicy finish. This small 12h vineyard was once owned by Steven Spurrier, the Paris-­‐based wine merchant who organized the famous 1976 "Judgment of Paris" tasting. In that same year, the Bungener family acquired the estate, located in a hidden valley surrounded by Mediterranean forest at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Since 1989 Henri Bungener has farmed the vines organically and the wines have received critical acclaim well beyond their appellation. Vacqueyras Carmin Brillant, 2007 Quik Facts: Older vines, deeper and more full-­‐bodied, robust and age-­‐worthy. PROVENCE Chateau Thuerry Ȃ Villecroze, Haut Var *an Adrian Chalk Selection This vast 340h-­‐estate is nestled in the wooded foothills of the Provencal Tableland, an hour's drive from both the beaches of the Riviera and the ski slopes of the Alps. Its 12th Century stone bastide dates back to the Knights Templar -­‐ a simple yet massive style like that of nearby Thoronet Abbey, one of the jewels of Cistercian architecture. Most of the sheltered 42h vineyard is 400m above sea level: a relatively high altitude which helps grapes cool down at night and preserves their vibrant acidity. Le Chateau Rose AOC Cotes de Provence, 2010 Quik Facts: A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 10% Syrah -­‐ pale salmon-­‐color, crisp and easy-­‐drinking. Red AOC Coteaux Varois, 2008 Quik Facts: Rich and ripe, smooth and spice-­‐tinged -­‐ made from equal parts Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon. 39
Les Abeillons Blanc AOC Coteaux Varois, 2010 Quik Facts: 80% Rolle (Vermentino) and 20% Semillon -­‐ white flower bouquet, lively citrus texture, mouth-­‐filling finish. Rose AOC Coteau Varois, 2010 Quik Facts: 70% Grenache and 30% Cinsault -­‐ a full night-­‐stand of grape skins and juice make for a fuller-­‐bodied yet still elegant style. Rouge AOC Coteau Varois, 2007 Quik Facts: More Cabernet 60% in this blend, with equal parts Syrah and Grenache -­‐ a complex, racy and flavorful southern red. L'Exception Rouge Vin de Pays Coteaux du Verdon, 2006 Quik Facts: From the best plots of Cabernet and Merlot, ƒ†‡…Žƒ••‹ˆ‹‡†›‡–Ǯ‡š…‡’–‹‘ƒŽǯ blend that rivals the best of the Medoc at a fraction of the cost. Malanche *an Adrian Chalk Selection ǮƒŽƒ…Š‡ǯ‡”Ž‡†‡‘•‡
SOUTHWEST Domaine de Guillaman Cotes de Gascogne Blanc, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: Colombard and Ugni Blanc / Grondin, France Winemaker: Dominique Ferret Quik Facts: This organically-­‐farmed estate has been in the Ferret family for six generations. It is located in Grondin, on the sunny, wind-­‐swept slopes of Gascony, half way between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees. Dominique Ferret makes this electric white wine from equal parts low-­‐yielding Colombard and Ugni Blanc -­‐ bright grapefruit flavors and a lip-­‐smacking crisp finish -­‐ this is one musketeer on a mission! ***GREECE*** Avantis Estate Avantis estate is located in central Greece, in the heart of Evia approximately 70 km from Athens. The village of Mytikas is where economist Apostolos Mountrichas built his estate in 1994. The terroir is mostly characterized by gravel, stone, sandy clay and loam. The vines are planted at an altitude of 250 -­‐ 500 meters on semi-­‐mountainous slopes. The climate is characterized by cold winters, warm dry summers and long dry autumns. The surrounding mountains and constant winds protect the vines from extreme heat. Assyrtico, 2010 Varietal: 100% Assyrtico After successfully bottling Assyrtico in 2009, Apostolos Mountrichas decided to make the 2010 vintage commercially available. 300 cases produced Avantis E•–ƒ–‡ȋ…‘–‹—‡†ǥȌ Malagousia, 2009 Varietal: 100% Malagousia Quik Facts: Soft lemon-­‐green colour with pronounced nose intensity of citrus fruit (grapefruit Ȃ lime), white peach, lemon blossom and minerality. Fruity palate with sharp acidity and aromas of white fruit, citrus, rose, and mineral aromas of stone and steel. 400 cases produced Mavrikoudoura, 2007 Varietal: 100% Mavrikoudoura Quik Facts: Opaque ruby colour. Pronounced nose intensity of black fruit and spice aromas, jam, vanilla and coffee hints. Rich, round palate with balanced acidity and fine-­‐grained high level tannins. Cold maceration for 3 days, long maceration and ageing in new Ermitage oak barrels. 100 cases produced Syrah, 2007 Varietal: 100% Syrah Quik Facts: Classic red wine vinification, extended skin contact for 20-­‐30 days at controlled temperature of 24 C to maximize aroma. There follows malolactic fermentation and maturity in French oak barrels of 225 lt each, made by Bertomieu Tonnelerie. It is bottled without stabilization or filtration, so any amount of sediment is quite normal. 40
Syrah Collection, 2005 Varietal: 100% Syrah Quik Facts: Cold maceration before vinification. Maceration takes place approximately 45 days. Maturation in new French oak barrels 225 lt. (Ermitage and Seguin Moreau) for 18 months. Unfiltered wine. Restrictive pruning, low yields (4000 kgr per hectare), strict selection of barrels. 75 cases produced Melitis, 2007 Varietal: 100% Sweet muscat blanc a petit grain Quik Facts: Bright gold colour. Complex, concentrated aroma of rose, honey, herbs with nuance of butter candy. Adequately sweet palate supported by high acidity, full body, pronounced flavour intensity of rose, honey, peach, caramel, nuts, candy, toffee and butter. Silky texture and long finish. The small quantity of must collected is fortified, then it is partially fermented and is kept in French barrels 225lt. each for a while. Nemea Driopi The "Driopi Estate" is a new venture led by the famous wine producer Yannis Tselepos where the focus is to produce world-­‐
class wines from the indigenous varietal Agiorgitiko. The semi-­‐mountainous commune in the area of Nemea (Appelation of Origin) was selected for this new venture. This region is characterized by grapes of outstanding quality and potential, a hallmark of creating age-­‐worthy wines. The estate is located at an altitude of 380 meters above sea level and thanks to the many hills of the area, excellent drainage is achieved. The soil is composed of clay. Fruthermore, due to its geographical position, the vineyard receives a maximum amount of sunshine however benefiting from cool Northern winds protecting the vines from the summer heat. The Agiorgitiko grape varietal is one of the noblest and most important Greek red grape varietal, indigenous to the Corinth county, widely planted and excellent in vineyards across Nemea. This grape varietal was named after a former name of the region "Aghios Gheorghios" (Saint-­‐George). It's a varietal famous for crafting powerful and complex red wines and is also called "Blood of Hercules" due to its deep, red colour and to the fact that the homonymous Ancient Greek Hero excelled in the region. Nemea Rose, 2009 Varietal: 100% Agiorgitiko Quik Facts: A delicate, pomegranate-­‐red wine. Intense nose of red berries, with a rich, full-­‐bodied palate that finishes with hints of cherry marmalade and spice. Nemea, 2007 Varietal: 100% Agiorgitiko Quik Facts: Nemea 2006 is a wine with soft-­‐velvety taste and aromas of fruits and nuts, with a light vanilla background, due to the oak barrels.It can be easily consumed from quite a young age,but will also gain from 3-­‐5 years of bottle aging. Nemea Reserve, 2005 Varietal: 100% Agiorgitiko Quik Facts: Plant density: 2.20x1.00 m in linear plantation (trailing system: Double Royat) Harvest: 19/09/2005-­‐ 28/09/2005 Estate Biblia Chora Located in Northern Greece at 350 meters above sea level, Oenologist Vassilis Tsaktsarlis and Evangelos Gerovassiliou combine forces to create a model certified organic vineyard. The contours of Mt. Pangeon, the cool breezes from the Strymonic Gulf and the flinty soil of the region all provide ideal conditions for cultivation of the vine. The density of the planting is 4.000 plants/ha. All works (pruning, harvest) are handled by hand. Areti White, 2009 Varietal: 100% Assyrtico Quik Facts: From the famous Assyrtico varietal originally from Santorini, this wine with aromas of lemon-­‐blossom and citrus is well balanced with a rich and fruity taste and pleasant acidity. 450 cases produced Estate White, 2009 Varietal: 40% Assyrtico, 60% Sauvignon Blanc Quik Facts: Pale and gentle yellow-­‐green colour with intense clarity. This union of the cosmopolitan variety Sauvignon blanc with the dynamic indigenous Greek Assyrtico gives an intensely fruity wine with a plethora of aromas that remind us of citrus and exotic fruits and peaches. Chardonnay, 2008 Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Quik Facts: A distinguished wine with a yellow-­‐green color with hints of gold. Powerful bouquet of hazelnut praline and yellow fruits with notes of vanilla, honey and nuts. The grapes are carefully selected and the wine is kept in oak barrels (50% new and 50% 1 year old), creating a full body wine with a pleasant richness and a fragrant aftertaste Ovilos White, 2008 Varietal: 50% Assyrtico/50% Semillon 41
Quik Facts: Pre-­‐fermentation and maceration for 18 hours, alcoholic fermentation. Matured for 6 months in 50% new and 50% 1 year old French oak barrels. Regional trophy Decanter World Wine Awards. 800 cases produced and only 100 in North-­‐
America Areti Red, 2005 Varietal: 100% Agiorgitiko Quik Facts: The first successful attempt to make an Agiorgitiko wine outside Nemea, matured 10 months in new French oak. Estate Red, 2007 Varietal: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot Quik Facts: Matured for 12 months in 60% new and 40% in 1-­‐2-­‐3 year old French oak barrels Merlot, 2006 Varietal: 100% Merlot Quik FactsǣŠ‡…ƒ”‡ˆ—Ž•‡Ž‡…–‹‘‘ˆ‰”ƒ’‡•ˆ”‘–Š‡‡•–ƒ–‡ǯ•Ž‹‹–‡†’”‘†—…–‹‘˜‹‡›ƒ”†•ƒ†–Š‡‹”ƒ–—”‹‰‹‘ƒ„ƒ””‡Ž•ˆ‘”
16 months produce an excellent wine particularly well suited to ageing in the bottle. 400 cases produced Ovilos Red, 2005 Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Quik Facts: Long maceration. Matured 18 months in new French oak barrels. Complex, clear red fruit, caramel, cedar wood and chocolate aroma with nut and spice notes. This wine is rich, powerful flavor with a full body, has fine structures and characteristic tannins lending it a long aftertaste. Estate Gerovassiliou In the rolling hills of Epanomi, a few kilometres southwest of Thessaloniki in Northern Greece, this privately owned, 33 hectares, family run Estate thrives to produce premium wines made from both international and indigenous varietals. Whether it is the revival of the Malagousia varietal or simply the passion to produce excellent wines from international varietals, Mr. Gerovassiliou is considered the father of this new movement in Greek winemaking. The sandy soil, mild winters and cool summers, have created an ideal microclimate for the high quality cultivation of vines. Malagousia, 2008 Varietal: 100% Malagousia Quik Facts: Revived from near extinction by Mr. Gerovassiliou, this aromatic wine balanced by crisp acidity with tones of pear, mango and citrus is world class. Chardonnay, 2008 Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Quik Facts: Skin-­‐contact pre-­‐fermentation extraction, the wine is vinified in new French oak barrels, remaining there for approx. 7 months in contact with its lees. Full body with assorted aromas of mature citrus trees in a hidden background of tobacco and nuts. Sauvignon Blanc Fumé, 2008 Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Quik Facts: After destemming and light crushing, skin-­‐contact pre-­‐fermentation extraction, the alcoholic fermentation follows at approx. 20° C in new French oak barrels. The wine remains with its primary yeast lees (sur lie) for approx. 6 months with periodical stirring. Viognier, 2008 Varietal: 100% Viognier Quik Facts: 500 cases produced. Brilliant straw colour. Traces of honey, peaches, apricot and grapefruit aromas. Full-­‐bodied and concentrated with soft finish and some accents of oak. Gerovassiliou Red, 2006 Varietal: 85% Syrah, 10% Merlot, 5% Grenache rouge Quik Facts: Produced according to the classic red vinification with extended days of maceration, whereas afterwards Ȃ after the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation Ȃ the wine ages for about one year in new French oak barrels. Avaton, 2005 Varietal: 40% Limnio, 40% Mavrotragano, 20% Mavroudi Quik Facts: The wine has an excellent and complex structure. Its blackberry fruit shows spice and depth, finishes dry and is totally individual. Among the three indigenous varietals, the Limnio was mentioned by the philosopher Aristotle in the fourth century BC, is the oldest attested Greek varietal Evangelo, 2006 Varietal: 92% Syrah, 8% Viognier Quik Facts: 250 cases produced. Classic red vinification-­‐maceration in small oak tanks of 40hl. (Syrah & Viognier are mixed before fermentation). Aged 24 months in new oak barrels where the malolactic fermentation took place. The wine has an excellent and complex structure. It is rich and sweet in the palate with soften tannins and acidity that balances the notes of cedar, vanilla, pepper, and chocolate. 42
Estate Parparoussis ƒ”’ƒ”‘—••‹• ‹‡”› ™ƒ• ˆ‘—†‡† ‹ ͕͛͘͝ „› ‘‡‘Ž‘‰‹•– –Šƒƒ••‹‘• ƒ”’ƒ”‘—••‹•Ǥ Š‡ ‹‡”›ǯ• ’”‡ises, where the vinification, maturity, ageing and bottling take place is at the family estate at Bozaitika, Patras which is located on the Northwest coast of Peloponnese. The climate is mild, influenced by sea breezes and cool mountain air. The privately owned vineyards include 10 hectares at Movri Achaias which produce Assyrtiko, Athiri, Sideritis, Mavrodaphni (red dry) and Cabernet Sauvignon. The area in its totality is characterized by a tremendous eco-­‐system. The forest of Strofilia and the lake of Kotyhiou are of particular environmental interest and are protected by the Ramsar Agreement. Today, the estate is a family run estate where Athanassios Parparoussis and daughters Erifili (oenologist) and Dimitra (major in economics) are responsible for the es–ƒ–‡ǯ••—……‡••ǤŠ‡ƒ‹‘ˆ–Š‡‡•–ƒ–‡‹•–‘’”‘‘–‡–Š‡
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with the unique character of the variety. The wine making from red varieties is taking place based on the classical method of red vinification. Fermentation is done over 30-­‐35 days using local yeasts. Ageing is done in Allier French oak barrels. (60% new -­‐ 40% second use). The wine making for the whites varieties is based on the classical method of white vinification; Fermentation in low temperatures and pre•‡”˜ƒ–‹‘‘ˆ–Š‡™‹‡Dz•—”Ž‹‡dzǤ–‡”˜‡–‹‘‹•‹‹ƒŽƒ†ƒ–—”ƒŽ•—…Šƒ•…‘–”‘Ž
‘ˆ–‡’‡”ƒ–—”‡•ǡ–”ƒ•ˆ—•‹‘‡–…ǥ Gift of Dionysos, 2009 Varietal: 100% Sideritis Quik Facts: Yellow color with flashes of green, primary aromas of citrus, a hint of herbal-­‐asparagus and a mineral background combined with a delicate chamomile allusion. Well structured and balanced with a nice acidity that is well integrated in a pleasant finish recalling minerality and pink grape fruit flavor. Gift of Dionysos CAVA, 2007 Varietal: 50% Assyrtico 50% Athiri Quik Facts: Classic vinification. Aged in oak barrels for 10 months sur lie. TAOS, 2005 Varietal: 100% Mavrodaphne Dry Quik Facts: One of the only successful attempts to produce a dry Mavrodaphne, this wine is concentrated but balanced with excellent acidity. NEMEA Reserve, 2004 Varietal: 100% Agiorgitiko Quik Facts: Very limited production, this Nemea reserve is released to market only on exceptional vintages. Mavrodaphne De Rio, 2003 Varietal: 100% Mavrodaphne Sweet Quik Facts: This sweet Mavrodaphne is made from the Mavrodaphne grape. During fermentation, once the level of sugars desired is achieved, the producer fortifies this wine with fine eau de vie from our own production using indigenous grapes. It is then matured in oak French barrels for 5 years. Muscat de Rio Patras, 2003 Varietal: 100% Muscat Sweet Quik Facts: The Muscat grapes are sundried before press making this a fantastic, concentrating the sugars and aromas yet extremely balanced with excellent acidity. Estate Katsaros Estate Katsaros is a small family enterprise established in 1985 in the traditional vine country of Krania, Mount Olympus, in Northern Greece. At 750 meters above sea level, this twenty-­‐acre vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Šƒ”†‘ƒ›…”‘’•ǤŠ‡ƒ‹ˆƒ…–‘”•…‘–”‹„—–‹‰–‘–Š‡•—’‡”‹‘”“—ƒŽ‹–›‘ˆ–Š‡•‡ƒ™ƒ”†™‹‹‰™‹‡•ƒ”‡–Š‡”‡‰‹‘•ǯ‹Ž†
winters, the sun blessed, yet cool summers, and the biological care at the vineyard coupled with the limited yield (5000-­‐6000 kilos per hectare). Chardonnay, 2009 Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Quik Facts: Notes of pineapple, honey and linden are found in this silky-­‐textured, medium-­‐„‘†‹‡†™‹‡ǯ•’‡”•‘ƒŽ‹–›Ǥ–‹•ˆ—ŽŽ
of flavour, focused, bright, and possesses a long, pure finish. Aged in new French oak, 42 hl/ha and only 150 cases in North America. Estate Red, 2005 Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon/15%Merlot Quik Facts: Black-­‐reddish color. Dense, ripe and generous. A sensuous mouthful of blackberry, black currant and raspberry. Tannins are well integrated. Full-­‐bodied with a lingering graphite edge to the finish where fruit takes an encore. 32 hl/ha Merlot, 2006 Varietal: 100% Merlot 43
Quik Facts: First vintage of this label. Made from an exclusive parcel of the estate where the merlot grape is carefully selected for this label. Aged for at least one year in new oak cast. Vinification: Destemming & skin contact extraction for 20 days at 15-­‐25 oC, use of pneumatic presses. Alcoholic fermentation with selected yeast in inox vessels. Ageing in new french oak barrels for 12 months time; bottle ageing for 6 months. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Maturing in new oak french barrels of 225 L; medium plus burn. ***ITALY*** ALTO ADIGE Manincor *an Adrian Chalk Selection Moscato Giallo, 2010 La Rose de Manincor, 2010 Kalterersee Keil Schiava, 2010 Reserve Del Conte, 2009 Mason, 2009 Lagrein Rubatsch, 2009 Reserve della Contessa, 2009 Pinot Biancho Eichhorn, 2010 Sauvignon, 2010 Sophie, 2010 Lieben Aich, 2009 FRIULI Bastianich Ȃ Adriatico (NY only) Friulano, 2009 Winemakers: Emilio Del Medico, Maurizio Castelli Varietal/Vineyard: 100% (Tocai) Friulano / Buttrio/Premariacco, Manzano & Cividale Quik Facts: Medium bodied with pear & mineral flavors and a slight almond edge. Ribolla, 2009 Winemakers: Marjan Simcic Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Ribolla Gialla / Medana, Jordano-­‐Brda Quik Facts: Grown in Brda since the time of the Roman Empire. Soft bouquet with notes of lemon, green apple and citrus. Malvasia, 2009 Winemakers: Matosevic, Degrassi, Kozlovic Varietal/Vineyard: Malvasia / Buje, Umag & Porec on the Istrian Peninsula Quik Facts: An ancient varietal with roots in Greece and characterized by white flowers, peaches and tropical fruit. Bastianich Ȃ Colli Orientali (NY only) Sauvignon, 2008/2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Buttrio, Manzano & Cividale Quik Facts: Fresh, clean & elegant with aromas of mint, tomato leaves and tropical fruit followed by a refreshing finish. Rosato, 2009/2010 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Refosco (10% Salasso method) / Buttrio, Premariacco, and Manzano Quik Facts: A weighty and intensely aromatic rosato. 10% of the juice is removed from the macerating Refosco used for Vespa Rosso & Calabrone, producing a rosato closer to a light red wine than most other rose wines. 'Vespa Bianco', 2008 Winemakers: Emilio Del Medico, Maurizio Castelli Varietal/Vineyard: 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Picolit (late harvest) / Buttrio & Premariacco Quik Facts: The Chardonnay and Sauvignon are each vinified separately in 50% 4000-­‐liter oak Ǯ„‘––‹ǯƒ†͙͔Ψ•–ƒ‹Ž‡•••–‡‡ŽǤ
The Picolit ferments in 500 liter Tonneaux, creating a wine that can be aged up to 7-­‐10 years after the vintage. Minerality and citrus are balanced with wildflowers, clover honey and pear. 'Vespa Rosso', 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 50% Merlot, 30% Refosco, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cab Franc / Buttrio/Premariacco & Cividale —‹ƒ…–•ǣ„ƒŽƒ…‡‘ˆ’‘™‡”ƒ†ˆ‹‡••‡Ǥ‹’‡ˆ”—‹–™‹–Šƒ•Ž‹‰Š–Ž›Ǯ‡™™‘”Ž†ǯˆŽƒ˜‘”’”‘ˆ‹Ž‡Ǥ 'Tocai Plus', 2006 44
Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Friulano (90% late harvest, 10% appassimento) / Buttrio & Premariacco Quik Facts: Harvesting as much as a month late provides ripe and concentrated flavors. If conditions are right, an attack of the noble rot, botrytis, adds yet another layer oˆ†‡’–Šƒ†…‘’Ž‡š‹–›ǥŠ‡…‡–Š‡ǮŽ—•ǯ‹–Š‡ƒ‡•ƒ‡Ǥ 'Calabrone', 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 70% Refosco, 10% Schioppetino, 10% Pignolo, and 10% Merlot/ Buttrio & Premariacco Quik Facts: 30% of the best clusters are hung for a 4 to 8 week drying period, concentrating the flavors and softening their tannic vibe. De-­‐stemmed and punched down by hand yields a big yet elegant wine filled with aromas of chocolate and coffee. PIEDMONT Agricola Brandini ˆ”‘Ǯƒ‘””ƒǯ 'Arneis' White Wine, 2010 Dolcetto, 2007 Winemaker: Beppe Caviola ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ‘Ž…‡––‘†ǯŽ„ƒȀ‹˜‹ƒƒ†ƒ–ǯƒȋƒ‘””ƒȌǡƒƒ”–‘Ž‘‡‘ȋŠ‡”ƒ•…‘Ȍ Quik Facts: Ruby red with purple reflections. Rich and refreshing with notes of cherry and raspberry. 'Barbera D' Alba', 2008 VarietaŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣƒ”„‡”ƒ†ǯŽ„ƒȀƒ–ǯƒȋƒ‘””ƒȌǡƒƒ”–‘Ž‘‡‘ȋŠ‡”ƒ•…‘Ȍ Quik Facts: Intense palate, great structure with hints of cocoa and licorice. 'Langhe Rosso', 2004 Varietal/Vineyard: Nebbiolo, Barbera / Sivian (La Morra), S. Antonio (Cherasco) Quik Facts: Perfect harmony of acidity and tannins. 'Langhe Rosso B&B', 2007 ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ‡„„‹‘Ž‘ǡƒ”„‡”ƒȀƒ–ǯƒƒ†”ƒ†‹‹ȋƒ‘””ƒȌ Quik Facts: Complex, diversified and fully extracted wine. Full bodied with aromas of plum and blackberry. Barolo, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: Barolo / Brandini, Sivian, Codana (La Morra) Quik Facts: Smooth and full bodied upfront with a straight-­‐forward and clean finish. Gagliasso Agricola Gagliasso Mario The wines from this small, family winery are made by the father and son team of Mario and Luca Gagliasso. Mario‟s wife and daughter run a small restaurant making some of the best food in all of the Langhe. In recent years Luca has taken on a larger role particularly in the cantina. Since Luca has finished enological school, the crop yield has been reduced in order to produce wines worthy of the great vineyards from which they make their Barolo Ȃ Torriglione & Annunziata. Chardonnay Utinot , 2007/2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Commune of La Morra vineyard Utinot Stuff: Southern exposure. Light, easy-­‐drinking wine. 24-­‐hour cold maceration, then the wines begin fermentation in stainless steel tanks before 50% of the wine finishes fermentation in barrique. The wine goes into barrels for 9 months, is blended and then refined in bottle for 6 months. ~335 cases produced ‘Ž…‡––‘†ǯŽ„ƒ‹ƒ„‘–—•, 2008/2009 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Dolcetto / Novello Ciabot Rus Stuff: Their dolcetto has a little more breadth on the palate due to an aggressive dropping of fruit (50% in August) & a six-­‐day maceration. ~670 cases produced ƒ”„‡”ƒ†ǯŽ„ƒǡ2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Barbera / Taken from vineyards in La Morra and Monforte Stuff: One of our favorite every day wines in all of Piemonte. Fermented in stainless steel, the wines are put into bottle only for malolactic fermentation. Barolo Torriglione, 2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Nebbiolo / Barolo (La Morra/Annunziata Commune) Torriglione Vineyard Stuff: It is located along the same hill as the famed Annunziata vineyard with slightly more southern exposure. The wine macerates 12 to 15 days and undergoes malo in large casks. The wines are then aged for 20 months in barrique before being moved to casks for an additional 6 months. ~255 cases produced. Barolo Ǯ‘……Š‡†‡ŽŽ—œ‹ƒ–ƒǯǡ͖͔͔͘Ȁ2005 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Nebbiolo / Barolo (La Morra/Annunziata Commune) Rocche dell‟ Annunziata Stuff: One of the best-­‐known vineyards in La Morra, this plot yields lighter bodied wines with dusty fruit and sandalwood. Langhe Nebbiolo, 2008 45
TRENTINO Pojer & Sandri *an Adrian Chalk Selection Pojer & Sandri Palai Muller Thurgau, 2009 Pojer & Sandri Chardonnay, 2010 Pojer & Sandri Nosiola, 2010 Pojer & Sandri Traminer Aromatico, 2010 Pojer & Sandri Sauvignon Vino Bianco IGT Vigneti, 2009 Pojer & Sandri Vin Dei Molino Rosato, 2010 Pojer & Sandri Pinot Nero, 2010 Pojer & Sandri Besler Biank, 2005 Pojer & Sandri Besler Ross, 2005 Pojer & Sandri Bianco Faye, 2007 Pojer & Sandri Bianco Faye MAG, 2007 Pojer & Sandri Rosso Faye, 2007 Pojer & Sandri Rosso Faye MAG, 2007 Pojer & Sandri Essenzia, 2007 Pojer & Sandri Spumante Rosato, NV TUSCANY La Mozza ˆ”‘Ǯƒ”‡ƒǯ 'I Perazziǯ‘”‡ŽŽ‹‘†‹…ƒ•ƒ‘
, 2008 Winemaker: Maurizio Castelli Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Morellino, 5% Syrah, 5% Alicante, 3% Ciliegiolo, 2% Colorino / Magliano in Toscana Quik Facts: Juicy dark fruit with spice and licorice on the palate. ̵”ƒ‰‘‡ǯ
, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 40% Sangiovese, 25% Alicante, 25% Syrah, 10% Carignan / Magliano in Toscana Quiƒ…–•ǣŠ‡ƒ‡ǡǮ”ƒ‰‘‡ǯ”‡ˆ‡”•–‘–Š‡”ƒ‰‘•‘ˆ’ƒ‹ǡ™Š‘–‘‰‡–Š‡”™‹–Š‡†‹…‹ˆƒ‹Ž›‘ˆŽ‘”‡…‡†‘‹ƒ–‡†–Š‡
”‡‰‹‘‘ˆƒ”‡ƒ‹–Š‡͕͙͔͔ǯ•ǤŠ‡™‹‡Š‹–•ƒ–ƒ•‘—–Š‡”Š‘‡•–›Ž‡™‹–Š„Žƒ…‘Ž‹˜‡ƒ”‘ƒ•ƒ†”‹’‡ˆ”—‹–”‡…ƒŽŽ•–Š‡
depth of Spanish Priorat. Villa Calcinaia This historic 200h estate, not far from Greve in the heart of Chianti, has been owned by the Counts of Capponi since 1524. Among the woodlands, pastures, and olive groves are 26h of vines. All grapes are hand-­‐harvested and fermented on their natural yeasts. The wines are balanced and elegant, perfumed and savory, with a youthful vigor that belies their longevity. Comitale IGT Bianco, 2010 Quik Facts: A blend of 90% Grechetto and 10% Vernaccia. Crisp and vibrant with mineral undertones. Piegaia IGT Rosato, 2010 Quik Facts: Three-­‐day maceration of old vine Canaiolo from a "piega" -­‐ old Tuscan dialect for a fold in the hillside -­‐ this robust Rose is not for the faint of heart. Cappone Chianti Classico DOCG, 2007 Quik Facts: 100% Sangiovese, aged 15 months in cement vats, and bursting with charm. Piegaia Chianti Classico, 2006 Quik Facts: Mainly Sangiovese 90% and a touch of Merlot 10% -­‐ no oak but lots of ripe fruit flavor. Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico, 2007 Quik Facts: Sangiovese dominates 90%, complemented with Canaiolo 10%, aged 18 months in large oak casks. Piegaia Riserva Chianti Classico, 2006 Quik Facts: Pure Sangiovese, aged in Allier barriques for 18 months -­‐ quite a mouthful. Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva, 2006 Quik Facts: Old vine Sangiovese, aged 20 months in barriques, part Allier part Slovenian. Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico DOCG, 2008 Quik Facts: Two barrels from this single-­‐vineyard Sangiovese, aged in Allier for 18 months. Casarsa IGT Toscana 2005 46
Quik Facts: Pure Merlot with 20 months in Allier barriques and two years in bottle before release. A luxurious wine from vines planted in 1967 and originally thought to be Malvasia Nera -­‐ truly an iron fist in a velvet glove. Vin Santo IGT 2004 Quik Facts: Grapes for the blend of 70% Trebbiano, 15% Malvasia bianco, and 15% Canaiolo are dried till February following the harvest, then pressed and racked into little 55-­‐litre barrels known as "caratelli" -­‐ six years later this nectar is ready for the light of day. Share wisely. VENETO Flor Prosecco White, NV Prosecco Rose, NV *** SLOVENIA*** Simcic Pinot Grigio, 2009 Winemaker: Marjan Simcic Varietal/Vineyard: Pinot Grigio / ‡‰Žƒǡ—•‹…ǡƒ†Ž‡æ‹˜‘‹‡›ƒ”†•Ȃ Collio, Italy & Brda, Slovenia Quik Facts: Hand harvested; maceration for 12 hours and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 955 cases Ribolla, 2009 Varietal/Vineyard: Ribolla / Medana Vineyard, Collio Quik Facts: Maceration for 24 hours (18 °C), fermentation in inox barrel, Static decantation of must. Fermentation in inox barrels at controlled temperature (not above 20°C). 555 cases Sauvignonasse, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignonasse (Friulano) / Zegla & Podgredic Vineyards, Collio-­‐Italija Quik Facts: Maceration for 12 hours, fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 666 cases. Teodor Reserve White Wine, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 60% Ribolla, 20% Pinot Grigio & 20% Sauvignonasse / Medana, Breg & Rusic Vineyards, Collio & Brda Quik Facts: Fermentation of all three varietals is performed at natural temperatures. 22 months in oak barrels. 991 6pks. Teodor Red, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon / Rusic & Plesivo Vineyards, Brda-­‐Slovenija, Collio-­‐Italija Quik Facts: Separated according to different varieties, the wine is blended before bottling. 933 6-­‐pks. Pinot Noir, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: Pinot Noir / Zegla, Breg & Kozlink Vineyards, Collio & Brda Quik Facts: Fermentation in contact with the skins, Maceration in stainless steel tanks for 14 days -­‐ during this period, the delestage technique continues; temperature of fermentation 25°C-­‐30°C. 1111 6pks. Sauvignon Opoka, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Jordano Vineyard, Brda Quik Facts: 36 hours of maceration in open oak tanks without temperature control. Soft pressure with a pneumatic wine press. Fermentation (with no added yeast) in oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation. 333 6-­‐pks. Chardonnay Opoka, 2008 Varietal/Vineyard: Chardonnay / Jordano, Plesivo & Ceglo Vinyards, Brda Quik Facts: 48 hours of maceration in open oak tanks with no temperature control. Soft pressure with a pneumatic wine press. Malolactic fermentation. 22 months in oak barrels. 528 6-­‐pks. Ribolla Opoka, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Ribolla / Medana Jama, Jordano & Breg Vineyards, Brda Quik Facts: 4 days of maceration in open oak tanks without temperature control. Static decanting of must; alcoholic fermentation with no added yeast in oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation. 22 months in oak barrels. 333 6pks. Merlot Opoka, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Merlot / Rusic & Plesivo Vineyards, Brda-­‐Slovenija, Collio-­‐Italija Quik Facts: 45 months in oak barrels and bottled with no filtration forty-­‐two months after harvest. 555 6-­‐pks. *** SPAIN*** 47
CATALONIA Ž‘•†ǯ‰‘*an Adrian Chalk Selection Clos d'Agon White, 2008 Clos d'Agon Red, 2006 Clos d'Agon Red, 2007 ȗȗȗDzThe Back Pagesdzȗȗȗ Arns Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Arns Estate Vineyard, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley Winemaker: Sandi Belcher (Long Vineyards) Quik Facts: John Arns and Sandi Belcher utilize seven different Cabernet clones from Arns Estate, 600 cases Carr Grenache, 2006 Winemaker: Ryan Carr Quik Facts: This unique line up hails from Santa Barbara, capturing location and varietal characteristics with integrity. Clare Luce Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, estate vineyard Winemaker: Gerry Rowland Clark-­‐Claudon Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon / Clark-­‐Claudon Vineyard, Napa Valley / Winemaker: Gary Brookman Ehlers Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Merlot, 2006 Varietal/Vineyard: 79% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Verdot / Ehlers Estate at St. Helena, Napa Valley Winemaker: Rudi Zuidema (Stanton) Quik Facts: Not-­‐for-­‐profit, biodynamically farmed vineyards established by the Leducq Foundation with proceeds donated to cardiovascular research. 2,132 cases Ǯ‡™‡–›˜‡”‹‰Š–›ǯ‡†‹‡ǡ͖͔͔͛ Varietal/Vineyard: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Petite Verdot / Ehlers Estate, Napa Valley. 2,600 cases Ǯ͕͚͜͜ǯƒ„‡”‡–ƒ—˜‹‰‘ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc / Ehlers Estate, Napa Valley —‹ƒ…–•ǣǮ‡•‡”˜‡ǯƒ„Ǥ‹†„Ž‘™‹‰ǤŠ‡ˆ—Žly gravity-­‐flow winery was founded in 1886 by Bernard Ehlers. 4,200 cases J. Christopher Ǯ”‘ˆ–‹‡›ƒ”†ǯƒ—˜‹‰‘Žƒ…ǡ͖͔͔͚ Varietal/Vineyard: Willamette Valley, Oregon Winemaker: Jay Somers Ǯ”‹•–‘‹•–‘ǯǡ͖͔͔͛ Ǯ‡ƒ˜‹ŽŽ‘ǯ‹‘–‘‹”ǡ͖͔͔͙ Kenefick Ranch •–ƒ–‡ƒ„‡”‡–”ƒ…ǡǮƒ‹–Ž‹ǯ•‡Ž‡…–ǯǡ͖͔͔͗Ȁ͖͔͔͘ Varietal/Vineyard: 77% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon / Kenefick Ranch, Calistoga, Napa Valley. Quik Facts: Inaugural release, rich and complex cab franc. 484 cases Kesner Wines 48
Hudson Chardonnay, 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Hudson Vineyard, Carneros Winemaker: Jason Kesner —‹ƒ…–•ǣƒ•‘‡•‡”‹•–Š‡˜‹‡›ƒ”†ƒƒ‰‡”ˆ‘”‡‡—†•‘ǯ•ˆƒ‘—•˜‹‡›ƒ”†‹ƒ”‡”‘•Ǥƒ•‘•‡Ž‡…–•Š‹•ˆƒ˜‘”‹–‡
block of fruit for this amazing chardonnay. 30% new French oak, indigenous yeasts and minimalist winemaking. 336 cases ǮŽ†‹‡ǯŠƒ”†‘ƒ›ǡ͖͔͔͛ Quik Facts: Sourced from vineyards planted in 1968, 1972 and 1973, these plantings have allowed for the production of unbridled, confident, yet delicately nuanced fruit flavors with just the right spark of acid. 240 cases Olabisi ‹‰ǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†›”ƒŠǡ͖͔͔͘ ƒ”‹‡–ƒŽȀ‹‡›ƒ”†ǣ͕͔͔Ψ›”ƒŠȀ‹‰ǯ•‹‡›ƒ”†ǡ—‹•—ƒŽŽ‡› Winemaker: Ted Osbourne Quik Facts: The Piña family farms this vineyard. Picked in late October...ripe. Complex notes of Soy and Spice. 195 cases Stubbs Vineyard Chardonnay, 2006Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Chardonnay / Stubbs Vineyard, Marin County Winemaker: Dan Goldfield (Dutton Goldfield) —‹ƒ…–•ǣ–—„„•ˆƒ‹Ž›‹•ˆ—ŽŽ›…‘‹––‡†–‘‹‘†›ƒ‹…ˆƒ”‹‰’”ƒ…–‹…‡•ǡˆ‘…—•‹‰‘–‡š–—”‡ƒ†Ǯ–‡””‹‘”Ǥǯ͖͔͔…ƒ•‡• Bastianich 'Malvasia Istriana', 2007 Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Malvasia Istriana / Buttrio & Premariacco from the Collio and Isonza DOC zones Quik Facts: The oldest grape variety in Friuli Venezia Giulia. A white of great character, age-­‐ability and unique versatility. Medium bodied but with a rich, fat impact, hearty structure, floral on the nose and long, dry finish. -­‐END-­‐ 49