Other California Wines

Aqua Perfecta Framboise Liqueur 375ml $21.99 "Powerful ripe flavors and aromas from Meeker raspberries grown in gravelled soils near the Frasier River in northernmost Washington state. To fully develop the intensity of these berries, Jorg cold-ferments them using a pinot noir wine yeast. Soft, lovely, and pure." Winemaker notes

Aqua Perfecta Pear Liqueur 375ml $21.99 "Aqua Perfecta's signature bottling. Bartlett pears are delivered to the distillery from Lake and Mendocino Counties, famous growing regions with hot days (flavor) and cool nights (structure). Jorg allows the pears to ripen further, until they reach their peak of soft juiciness, and ferments them with special champagne yeasts. Deep buttery pear, hints of spice, no trace of alcoholic roughness: a masterwork." Winemaker notes

B.R.Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750ml $20.99 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Label

Bad Dog Pinot Grigio 2006 750ml $9.99 California Pinot Grigio Cellared and bottled by Bad Dog Ranch Vineyards, Sonoma California "Zesty lime and lemon notes mingle with the generous acidity in this pinot grigio. Subtle hints of spiced baked apple produce both a lovely sipping wine and a great food wine. Pair with light poultry dishes, salads with seared prawns. Enjoy now." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Banyan Riesling 2006 750ml $15.99 Santa Lucia Highlands Riesling Produced and bottled by Banyan Wines, Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California "A dry riesling with flavors of pear, apple and citrus. A great pairing for some spicy Indian or Thai dishes as well as white fish dishes and caesar salads."

Black Kite Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $44.99 Kite's Rest Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Nose: Opulent layers of dark berry, dark chocolate, mocha, lavender and violets with hint of clove, cassis, cedar and rose petal. Palate: Elegantly structured with ripe fruit and sweet oak and focused acids. Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 5-7 years.

Bodegas Robles Tempranillo 2003 750ml $29.99 Viva Yo! Central Coast 90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon "Bodegas Robles is an artisanal Paso Robles producer dedicated to the crafting of Tempranillo-based blends. Our wines reflect the innovative spirit of the great Spanish wine fields and herald Tempranillo's arrival in California. Viva Yo! epitomizes the exuberant self-affirmation of the Spanish people and possesses the rich flavors, velvet body and elegance of a Tempranillo crianza." - Winery notes

Bohemian Highway Chardonnay 2005 750ml $8.99 California Chardonnay "An excellent value - this 100% malolactic chardonnay has a wonderful citric backbone, leading to meyer lemon mid-palate and toast from the neutral barrels creating an excellent sipping chardonnay and a great pairing food wine for light poultry dishes and seafood alike. Cellar now through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Calera Chardonnay 2006 750ml $17.99 Central Coast Chardonnay

Carol Shelton Monga Zin 2004 750ml $23.99 Cucamonga Valley, Lopez Vineyard Zinfandel "Ripe red berry-wild cherry fruit, vanilla-caramel oak, Fragrant Asian spices—Chinese 5-spice, white pepper and saffron. Very smooth and nicely structured, long creamy finish." - Carol Shelton, Winemaker

Carol Shelton Wild Thing Zinfandel 2004 750ml $28.99 Cox Vineyard Mendocino County from Organically Grown Grapes 90 pts Wine Spectator 93 pts Wine & Spirits Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Gold Medal San Diego International Wine Competition Gold Medal West Coast Wine Competition "A classy Mendocino Zinfandel, ripe, firm and peppery, with excellent structure, acidity, focus and depth. Captures zesty, dusty wild berry, mineral, sage and earthy nuances and finishes with a dash of pepper. Drink now through 2009."

Castoro Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750ml $15.99 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon "2005 was a near perfect growing vintage. The grapes had great intensity and color. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine contains Petite Verdot and Merlot to add complexity. This wine is packed with rich berry and full fruit capped with a toasty oak note. The finish fills your mouth with lush flavors that are not blown away with excessive tannins." - Winery notes "A great pairing for meatloaf. No decanting necessary. Cellar now through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Cline Mourvedre 2006 750ml $33.99 Small Berry Mourvedre Contra Costa County "The Cline small berry mourvedre is dry farmed and well-structured. The soft tannins and over-tones of plum, tobacco, chocolate and mint. A perfect compliment to roast leg of lamb. Drink now through 2012." - winery notes "This is my favorite mourvedre produced in California to date. No decanting necessary." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Clos LaChance Grenache 2004 750ml $34.99 Central Coast "Aromas of red cherry, strawberry, and a palate of big tannins, tobacco, leather and cocoa. This 2004 vintage is much more tightly wound than the 2003. Age through 2012. Decant for 1 hour. Pair with hearty dishes such as beef, prime rib, lamb and barbequed pork."

Fleur Petite Sirah 2005 750ml $13.99 Central Coast "Fleur de California's Petite Sirah displays intense aromas of blueberries, peppercorn and nutmeg. Dark in color, once in the mouth, it explodes in flavors of blackberries, vanilla, spice and a hint of black pepper. This is a nice quaffing wine that finishes smooth yet bright and is best served with barbequed pork ribs, teriyaki beef dishes or any type of wild game." - Winemaker notes

Harlow Ridge Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $6.99 ***** Best Value Pinot Noir Pick Lodi Pinot Noir Vinted and bottled by Harlow Ridge Winery, Napa, California "The vineyards in Lodi provide the optimum soil and climate for growing pinot noir grapes. Combined with our winemaker's dedication to produce the finest wines, you will find Harlow Ridge Lodi Pinot Noir to be a savory experience. Delight in its rich scarlet color. Complex aromas of and flavors of black cherries, cedar and smoke intrigue the senses. This 2006 pinot noir continues to charm with a soft silky finish that lingers gently on the palate." - Winery notes

Holloway Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 750ml $48.99 Beckstoffer, Amber Knolls Vineyard Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon Produced and bottled at Wildhog Vineyard, Cazadero, Sonoma County "Ripened black fruit and silky tannins make this a great sipping Cabernet. Enjoy with a filet mignon. Cellar through 2013." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

J. Keverson Sangiovese 2005 750ml $27.99 Mendocino County Sangiovese Janes Vineyard

Martin & Weyrich Allegro Moscato 2004 375ml $6.99 California Dessert Wine "This zesty wine made in the fun tradition of Moscato di Asti from the Piedmonte Region is vibrant and delicious. Partially fermented to retain a tantilizing drinkability, it is intended as a festive apertivo or after dinner quaffer.

Montpellier Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $6.99 California Pinot Noir Cellared and bottled by Montpellier Vineyards, Napa, California

Montpellier Syrah California 2004 750ml $6.99 California Syrah

RDLR Syrah 2002 750ml $15.99 Mendocino County "A Rich Dark Luscious Red (RDLR) wine. Our Mendocino Syrah comes from certified Biodynamic vineyards. RDLR Syrah is an intense heavy black wine. It smells like violets and tastes like juicy blackberries and dark roasted coffee beans. It is black, elegant, silky and rich." - winery notes

Robert Hall Vintage Port 2004 750ml $26.99 Paso Robles, California

Row Eleven Pinot Noir Three Vineyards 2006 750ml $19.99 California Pinot Noir

Shandel's Oppenlander Pinot Noir Mendocino County 2004 750ml $39.99 Mendocino County Pinot Noir "Wine maker John Pepe produces a range of fine wines. My favorite to date is the Shandel's Oppenlander Pinot Noir. There are three pinot noir produced from Oppenlander Vineyards. Shandel's Oppenlander provides Black cherry, subtle pine needle, cedar and toast. The 2004 needs no decanting. Cellar through 2010. Pair with grilled salmon and wild rice." John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Stark Viognier 2006 750ml $21.99 Sierra Foothills Viognier Damiano Vineyard Produced and bottled by Stark Wine, Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California. "The 2006 Stark Viognier, Damiano Vineyard has lively aromas of apricots, tropical fruits and minerals which are carried through on the palate framed in bright acidity and a crisp dry finish. Drink as an aperitif or with lighter seafood and salads." - Winemaker notes

Testarossa Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow 2003 750ml $59.99 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 93 pts Pinot Report "Savory spices, good structure and balance and a long finish. Deep and full of flavor, this Pinot has all the signature bacon and deep core fruit of the Santa Lucia Highlands." - Pinot Report August 2005 Excellent coconut and cream tannins. - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Wild Hog Barbera 2004 750ml $18.99 Mendocino County Barbera JMR Talmage Vineyard Produced and bottled by Wild Hog Vineyard, Cazadero, Sonoma County. "This is our second vintage of this wine from JMR Talmage Vineyard. The vineyard is in Mendocino County, a little south and east of Ukiah. It is an old vineyard up on the bench. Notes of ripe dark fruit on the nose, with a hint of earth. The palate is greeted with a combination of dark fruits including blackberry, dark plum, olallie berries and sour cherry. Bright acidity and ripe fruit, hints to what this wine will become with some age. Great now with a little breathing." - Winery notes

Wild Hog Montepulciano 2006 750ml $26.99 Dunnigan Hills Montepulciano "The varietal Montepulciano is rare in Calfornia, with approximately 50 tons produced each year. Wild Hog produced 48 cases which they have only made available in Sonoma County. Wild Hog's Montepulciano packs a mouthful of cranberry, red cherry, currants, vanilla, and spicy toasted oak. A delicious food wine that can make a great pairing for Indian foods such as tandoori chicken or pork vindaloo. No decanting necessary. Cellar now through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Wild Hog Petite Sirah 2005 750ml $22.99 Nova Vineyards Dunnigan Hills Produced and bottled by Wild Hog Vineyard, Cazadero, Sonoma County. "This is the second vintage of the Nova Vineyard Petite Sirah. The vineyard is located in Yolo County, in the Dunnigan Hills appellation. Smooth with gentile tannins, and deep dark fruit. Blackberry, chocolate, and hints of smoke. It has a delightful nose, ripe flavors, and an inky color. Big, bold, and wonderfully balanced. Delicious! This wine is young and must breathe for a bit." - Winery notes

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