Ramey Chardonnay Sonoma 2006

Nice not to oaky. some good citrus notes. clean.

WS 88 $29.99
Fresh, with ripe, vibrant tangerine, nectarine, peach and light oak shadings, this is complex and elegant, ending with a cleansing aftertaste

Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 7.5

Deep cherry and jammy flavors. A juicy, earthy sucker. Feels like it would only get better

WS 90 Offers loads of blackberry, laced with vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, a pretty texture and a long, caressing finish. Delivers wonderful fruit and character. Drink now.

$18.99

Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006

WS 90 A boxer with quick hands. Lime and grapefruit vibrancy weave through stone, mineral and baby powder flavors. Intensity lingers, with clay and sweat pea nuances. Drink now.

$15.29

Peter Lehmann 2003 Clancys 7.00

Really warmed up with food. Versatile Shiraz/Cab/Merlot blend. Kinda had it all.

WS 89 Firm, muscular style has a distinctive range of flavors, offering ripe cherry, blackberry, orange peel and a hint of mint as the finish lingers against fine tannins. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2007 through 2012

$14.75

Dom. du Closel La Jalouise Savennieres 2005 6.0

Ripe, golden and medium-full bodied. Had a little tang of citrus/grapefruit.

$17.49

Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Merlot 2004 6.5

Grassy smell for a merlot. Nice, a little spicy, with a long mocha finish

WS 87 Fresh and forward, with lively black cherry, plum and tobacco flavors. Slightly firm, toasty finish.

$12.29

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007

We like Australian Sauvignon Blancs

WS 90 Tangy and very fragrant, with gooseberry, grass, grapefruit-lime and stone nuances. Vivid citrus acidity and graphite minerality shape an intense finish. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

$15.29

Bodegas Martin Codax Albarino 2006

Our first Albarino. Remember enjoying it but not much more

WS 88 This white shows weight and focus, with vivid flavors of green peach, grapefruit, wet stone and smoke. Very fresh and clean

$14.29

Concho y Toro Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc 2005 8.00

A real step up for $10. Had everything I like about sauvignon blancs with more depth, flavor.

Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2001 7.5

Seemed like it needed more time. Still a little raw but classic barolo. A little less perfumed than the 2000

WS 92 Bright and plummy with strawberry and cherry character and hints of toasted oak and spices. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a ripe, rich aftertaste. This has stuffing. Better than 2000

App. $45

Canneto Rosso di Montepulciano 2006

Remember this one is being a basic, slightly sweet red.

WS 82 Simple, fruity red, with clean cherry and berry character. Drink now

App $15

Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2000 8.0

Smooth and complex. Part of a tasting with the 2001 this one felt a year older and was the better for it

WS 90 A silky and refined red with plum, strawberry and light cedar character. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a crisp, silky finish. Lovely red.

App. $35

Menage A Trois White 2007 6

Suspiciously sweet but ended up just OK for a table white

$10.99

Amisfield Pinot Noir 2005 8.5

Powerful for a pinot. Plum and vanilla smells and a complex, deep finish.

WS 93 Suave and ripe, with plush depth to Asian spice, roasted duck, wild berry and black cherry flavors. Crushed stone nuances, judicious oak and sinuous tannins streamline the stylish finish.

$32.99

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2003

Berry flavors. Don't recall much about it but bought before our trip to venice. not memorable

87 WS Fresh, almost sweet blackberry and vanilla on the nose, following through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a cut-wood character. Balanced finish. Corvina, Rondinella and Sangiovese.

88 RP intense herb-infused, black cherry fruit interwoven with notes of white chocolate, mocha, and almonds. Spicy, rich, medium to full-bodied, and dense with no hard edges.

$21.99