Alamos Malbec  - This nice medium-bodied red wine is from Mendoza Argentina ($10). It's a wine that's very smooth and easy to drink. It goes well with beef, duck, dark meat chicken, lamb and pork shoulder, roasted vegetables or most any type of che
  Layer Cake Garnacha  - A nice fruit-filled red wine from Spain. It is low in tannin making it a smoother wine to drink. And with a price under $10, it's a good value too.
  Chataeu St Jean  - This Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast is really a great value at $13.  It's delicate, as a Pinot should be, with the cherry, raspberry and cola flavors.  Pinot Noir pairs amazingly well with everything from Salmon to St
  Sobon Estate Rosé ($12)   This is a nice dry rosé from Amador County, Ca.  This rosé is made from 96% Grenache grapes and 4% Syrah. It is crisp, fruity and refreshing with a nice dry finish. Chill it and enjoy!
  Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé ($13)   This is a nice, light rosé that's dry (the 12.5% alcohol listed on the label should tip you off that it's dry).  This is a blend of Syrah and Pinot Noir with flavors of cherry, raspberry and citrus zest.&nbsp
   Sextant Wheelhouse Zinfandel ($15)    This is a nice Zinfandel with flavors of blackberries, dark cherries and some toasted flavors that finishes well. It is a bold, somewhat jammy wine that works well just sipping by the glass or enjoying with a
  Bear Boat Russian River Pinot Noir ($18)   A really nice Pinot Noir. It has flavors of cherries, raspberries and cola. This is a delicate Pinot Noir that can be enjoyed with most foods, but pairs really well with salmon.
  Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon   ($13)   Don't let the chocolate cake on the label fool you. This is a serious wine, from a serious wine maker.  Jason Woodbridge is the owner of Hundred Acre. His 2012 Hundred Acre Cabernet Sauvignon received Wi
  Justin Sauvignon Blanc ($11)   This Sauvignon Blanc from Paso Robles is a great example of a crisp, zesty and refreshing wine.   The winery describes this wine as having fruit elements of guava and pineapple with subtle orange peel, and fresh herba
  Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc ($15)   Originated by Robert Mondavi in 1966, this Sauvignon Blanc spends time aging in oak to give it a bit more of a rich, creamy taste along with the green flavors of pear, melon and mineral notes. If you are a Chardonn
  Simi Sauvignon Blanc ($13)   This Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc has zesty notes of tangerine, lime and grapefruit.  It is produced in stainless steel tanks that retain the refreshing, full and vibrant fruity flavors of the wine.
  Jacques Bourguignon Chablis ($13)   It's Chardonnay, but if you've become accustomed to California Chardonnays, this is a different wine.  It's a lot more subtle in its flavors, a bit tart and has definite hints of minerality.  Give a Fre
  Louis Jadot Burgundy ($17)   This Red Burgundy (Pinot Noir) is widely available and moderately priced. A great medium bodied wine with flavors of raspberries and a bit of earthiness. This wine goes great with most foods.
  Château de Belcier ($10)   This Bordeaux is a blend of 69% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec.  This is very typical of the Bordeaux blends of the Right Bank with its focus on Merlot. It is from the sub-region of Bordeaux called "Castill
  Tertre du Moulin Bordeaux ($15)   This red blend is from Saint Émilion which is an appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux in France.  Being from Saint Émilion, it is predominately a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. A great value for a so
  Chateau Bellegrave Bordeaux Médoc ($15)   This red blend is from Médoc which is an appellation on the Left Bank of Bordeaux in France.  Being from the Left Bank, it is a blend, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon. An affordable Left Bank Bordeaux
  Opolo Vineyard Summit Creek Cabernet Sauvignon ($20)   This wine from Paso Robles CA is a great find. This Cabernet Sauvignon is described by as having  defined tannins with flavors of cherry, blackberry, toasted almonds and vanilla.  A super
  Layer Cake Primitivo ($13)   This wine from  Puglia Italy is a Primitivo, but as stated in the blog, is also allowed to be labeled as a Zinfandel by European laws. This is a very accessible Italian Primitivo that is made very much in the style of C
  Stags' Leap Merlot ($20)   This medium-bodied wine from Napa Valley is an excellent wine at $20. Nice big red flavor of berry fruit with soft tannin and a smooth finish. Can't go wrong with a wine from Stags' Leap.
  Kenwood Jack London Zinfandel ($16)   This is a great one that I enjoyed with a short rib dinner. From Sonoma Mountain, this wine is described by the winery as having " fruity aromas of raspberry and fig combined with subtle notes of vanilla and wh
  Columbia Crest Chardonnay ($8)   This week's wine is Columbia Crest Chardonnay. A great value at $8!  While the pendulum of Chardonnays has swung away from the heavily oaked "Big Buttery" Chardonnays, the Columbia Crest still gives buttery-oak
  Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel ($8)   This is a really nice wine and a great value. It's got intense fruit flavors without being a big 'jammy' Zinfandel. It is nicely oaked and smooth.
  Cantina Del Grifone 1967 Red Blend ($6)    This week's wine is Cantina Del Grifone 1967 Toscana. This is an Italian blend from Tuscany that is comprised of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah. You probably know Sangiovese as the gra
  Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot ($12)   This week's wine is one of many wines from winemaker Charles Smith.  In 2009, Food & Wine magazine awarded Charles “Winemaker of the Year.” You'll recognize his other wines by their simple, yet
  Wild Horse Central Coast Pinot Noir ($15)   This week's wine is a real nice Pinot Noir from the Central Coast of California. Wild Horse delivers with Pinot's great flavors of dried cherry and some earthiness. One of the great things about Pinot Noi
  Hanna Russian River Sauvignon Blanc ($14)   This week's wine is a great, crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from Hanna Winery & Vineyards. Summertime is a great time for a Sauvignon Blanc with its bright acidity and hints of lemon, grapefruit
  Louis Jadot Beaujolais ($12)    This week's wine is a light bodied Beaujolais from France. This wine is made from the Gamay grape that results in an easy to drink wine with fresh fruit flavors including hints of strawberry and cherry. Chill this on
  Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot ($15)   The Alexander Valley in Sonoma County turns out some terrific wines, including this Merlot.  This is a fine example of a medium bodied red with soft tannin and good fruit flavors of black cheery, black
  Michael David Petite Petit ($14)    I always passed by this cartoon character label with the two elephants sipping wine. But Wine Enthusiast named this Petite Sirah their #2 pick on the 2015 top 100 wines, giving it a 94 point rating.  That ca
  Boeger 2012 Barbera - El Dorado ($15)   This Barbera is from one of the oldest wineries in the Sierra Foothills. Barbera is a grape grown throughout Italy. It's a grape known for high acidity, soft tannin and dark fruit flavors.  The Boeger Ba
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