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OUR WINES - CALIFORNIA

RUBBERNECK WINES Paso Robles

This Monterey County winery in California’s Central Coast area produces artisanal wines from Central Coast grape varieties. Their wines deliver in both quality and price.

2006 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon	$24.95	12/750ml
Dark cherry and raspberry fruit aromas leap from the glass, accented with hints of milk chocolate and a touch of smokey oak. 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% petit verdot.

PARADIGM WINERY Napa

Made by one of Napa’s most talented wine consultants, Heidi Barrett, whose hit list also includes such blueblood notables as Grace Family and Screaming Eagle, Paradigm’s offerings are elegant examples of California cabs that marry Bordeaux restraint with California ripe fruit flavors.

2004 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon

$97.90

12/750ml

CORNERSTONE WINERY Napa

Started in 1991 by a couple of gastroenterologists from Memphis, early vintages earned Cornerstone inclusion as one of eight California “World Class” Cabernet producers in The Connoisseur’s Handbook of the Wines of California. In 2001, super-talented Celia Masyczek came on board as winemaker for Cornerstone. Celia’s star continues to rise, as one of Napa’s most savvy wine phenoms; a trajectory equaled by the character of the wines she has produced for Cornerstone in recent years.

2003 Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

$55.95

6/750ml

VISZLAY VINEYARDS, Russian River, Sonoma Valley

Viszlay Vineyards is a family owned boutique winery located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. In 2010, they produced approximately 2,000 cases from the 10 varietals grown in their vineyard. Situated on a gentle slope, the vineyard, featured on the back of the bottle, was planted in 1997 They produce Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and the only domestically grown Prosecco that we’re aware of! These grapes have produced award winning wines for several winemakers in Sonoma Valley in the past few years

2009 Chardonnay	$39.95	12/750ml
This delicious blend of 2 special Chardonnay clones, the 809 and Mt Eden, is fermented in neutral barrels, a nice acidity and smooth finish compliment the citrus aromas that fill the nose.
2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir	$49.95	12/750ml
This Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has a classic light ruby red color, an inspiring spicy nose and full fruit flavor. With nicely balanced tannins and acidity, this wine opens up nicely and is a delight to drink.
2007 Russian River Valley Petit Syrah	$45.95	12/750ml
Crafted from Russian River Valley Estate Vineyard, the wine is classically dark and delicious, with big, fruit- forward aromas that are not overly oaked. It has firm and supple tannins giving it structure to go well with a steak, or enjoy it sitting next to the fire.
2008 Five Vines	$49.95	12/750ml
Blended from five Bordeaux varietals grown in our Estate vineyard; this blend leads with Merlot and is complimented by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Aging in neutral oak helps showcases the fruit forward style of this wine.