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Limerick Lane Syrah 2005 750ml $31.99 Russian River Valley Syrah Collins Vineyard

Paul Mathew Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006 750ml $32.99 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir "This presently young wine exhibits incredible fruits of red plum & cherry with a touch of cinnamon while the palette offers silky textures of elegant red fruits with a hint of orange rind. Will improve well with aging." - Mat Gustafson, Winemaker

Ooh Sparkling Syrah 2004 750ml $32.99 Brickhill Vineyard Produced and bottle by Ahh Winery "The 2004 vintage of the Ooh sparkling brut syrah is much bigger vintage than the 2003. Heavier tannins with black fruit create a food wine best paired with stilton, roquefort and other blue cheeses with a lower salt content. Very limited production. Try pairing with this recipe: your favorite blue cheese over halved figs wrapped in prosciuto, seared face side down until prosciuto is carmelized. Also works paired with japanese persimmon, similarly prepared." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Robert Rue Wood Road Reserve Zinfandel 2005 750ml $33.99 Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair Russian River Valley Zinfandel Century Old Vines "The balance of lush fruit, rich creamy oak and firm yet softening tannins creates an ideal structure for this classic old vine Zin. Seductive aromas of ripe brambly blackberries blended with sweet vanilla and subtle hints of black pepper. The smooth mouthfeel reveals a core of juicy ripe blackberry fused with mocha and spicy black pepper. The depth of these delicious flavors resonates on the palate through to the long, luscious finish." - Winery notes "Decant for forty minutes. Pair this robust zinfandel with grilled country pork ribs and other grilled meat dishes. My favorite vintage yet from winemaker Carol Shelton for Robert Rue." - 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

Stark Syrah Cuvee Julian 2004 750ml $33.99 Russian River Valley Syrah Best of Class, Sonoma County Harvest Fair "In the tradition of the Northern Rhone, 2% of Viognier was co-fermented with Syrah from Alegria Vineyard and Saralee's Catie's Corner Vineyard, both in the Russian River Valley. The 2004 Stark Syrah, Cuvée Julian is layered with aromas of huckleberries, violets and licorice that follow through on the palate. Big and lush, this harmonious wine will drink well now or can be cellared for 8 to 10 years." - Winery notes "A great pairing for herb-crusted rack of lamb. No decanting necessary." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Harvest Moon Estate Zinfandel Pitts Home Ranch 2005 750ml $34.00 Russian River Valley Zinfandel "Our 2005 Estate Zinfandel showcases classic Pitts Home Ranch Flavors. The lineage continues with bright juicy red berry fruit that generously fills the mouth. This wine continues to please the senses long after the finish. This elegant-style Zin is welcome at any dinner table. Drink now till 2025." "A great pairing for breast in cherry sauce. Decant for 20 minutes." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Clos LaChance Petite Sirah 2004 750ml $34.99

Carol Shelton Zinfandel Rocky Reserve 2005 750ml $34.99 Rockpile, Dry Creek

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."

Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Porto 1995 750ml $34.99 Late bottled vintage port 1995

Robert Hunter Chardonnay 2005 750ml $34.99 Sonoma Valley Chardonnay "Barrel fermented and aged 'sur lie' for 10 months in French Oak and American Oak barrels." - Winery notes "One of the finest chardonnays in its price point. The beautiful golden colored chardonnay reveals a nose of caramel and green apple. Flavors of green apple pear and subtle white peach and a backbone of racey acidity lead to a flinty finish. A delicious sipper, and a perfect pairing for shell fish, white fish and light poultry dishes." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Cossart Gordon Bual Madeira 10 years 750ml $34.99 Aged 10 years in oak casks

Carol Shelton Maple Zinfandel 2004 750ml $34.99 Gold Medal Riverside International Wine Competition Dry Creek Valley Old Vine Zinfandel "Carol Shelton, 'The Queen of Zin', has long anticipated making a Zinfandel from Maple Family Vineyards. Her first release is a big, jammy, oppulent zinfandel. With blackberry, cherry and a toasted honey quality, this Zin is a delightful hardy sipper. Wonderful pairing for braised lamb." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Davis Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2005 750ml $34.99 Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair Russian River Valley Old Vine Zinfandel

Carol Shelton Zinfandel Karma 2004 750ml $34.99 Best of Show Red Gold/ Best of Class 2006 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition "Carol Shelton is known as the 'Queen of Zinfandel'. Karma is a field blend, containing more than just their beloved Zinfandel; Alicante Bouschet, Carignane and Palomino add to the complexity and utter deliciousness of this wine. Layers of black fruit, interesting spice and earthy richness. Full of freshly-ground black pepper aromas and some nice cedary-spicy oak components, it has a rich creamy mouthfeel despite its firm tannic backbone. A great pairing for a sweet hot spicy barbeque. Cellar now through 2010. No decanting necessary." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Scherrer Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2005 750ml $35.99 Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Porter Creek Viognier 2006 750ml $35.99 Timbervine Ranch Russian River Valley Viognier Just released Organic and biodynamic viognier. "The Timbervine Ranch is perched among dense redwood groves near the ridge of Black Mountain which rises sharply above the Russian River off Westside Road. The incredible intensity of character stems from the vineyard's ideal orientation and the meticulous farming of the Mesics and Auchincloss families." - Winery notes "Crisp notes of citrus and pear, well balanced with the ability to age. Consistently one of the finest Russian River Valley viogniers. A delicious pairing for ling cod and other white fish." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Paradise Ridge Pinot Noir 2006 750ml $35.99 Double Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir "Sharp red berry, cherry and spice with a long complex finish. With only twenty minutes of decanting time, there is a subtly earthy forrest floor finish. Though a wonderful sipping pinot, the 2006 pinot noir from Paradise Ridge comes into its own when paired with dishes such as a mushroom and vegetable terrine, grilled salmon or roast duck. Cellar now through 2013." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Harvest Moon Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2007 375ml $36.00 Russian River Valley Late Harvest Gewurztraminer "The fruit was picked cold and frozen on the stems. When we pressed-off, on the (thawed-out) heavy sugars and full flavors fell out of the basket and into the bottle. Fewer than 200 cases produced." - Winery notes

Mayo Pinot Noir LaCruz Vineyard 2005 750ml $36.99 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Mayo Family Winery "The Mayo Sonoma Coast pinot noir is filled with flavors of ripened red berry, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and spice. A delicious food wine and a nice sipper. Try pairing with grilled salmon. No decanting necessary. Cellar now through 2010." - John Haggard, Sophie's Cellars

Dutcher Crossing Zinfandel 2005 750ml $36.99 Maple Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

Seghesio Cortina Zinfandel 2004 750ml $36.99 Dry Creek Valley

Paul Mathew Pinot Noir Ruxton Vineyard 2006 750ml $37.99 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Woodenhead Zinfandel 2005 750ml $37.99 Alexander Valley Zinfandel Braccialini Vineyard Unfined and unfiltered

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