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CARVER SUTRO  2004 (WAS $50) $ 35.99 ROBERT PARKER RATING: 93 From the northeastern corner of Napa Valley, this Petite Sirah specialist turns out pedal-to-the-metal, powerful, intense wines from this underrated varietal. The 2004 Petite Sirah Palisade Vineyard possesses a blue/black color as well as an exceptional perfume of acacia flowers, crushed rocks, blueberries, blackberries, and incense. Tannic, powerful, full-bodied, and long, it should be cellared for 4-5 years, and consumed over the following 20-25+. -ROBERT PARKER REVIEW

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JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA  2006 (EVERY WHERE ELSE $160) $ 124.99 ROBERT PARKER RATING: 95 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 94 CONNOISSEURS GUIDE RATING: 95 The opaque, inky color of the 2006 Insignia is followed by concentrated aromatics of lush black fruit, graphite, coffee, dark cocoa powder, licorice, and cola syrup. The dense flavors and balanced tannins integrate beautifully for a long, layered finish. Made in a dense, full-bodied, muscular style, it is less charming than the 2005, with high tannin, extract, and richness. The blackberry and cassis characteristics are accompanied by notions of damp earth, subtle oak, licorice, and forest floor. It, too will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age, and should drink well for two decades or more. -ROBERT PARKER REVIEW Teasing with its floral, spicy cherry, wild berry and currant aromas, this is full-bodied, firm and structured, tight and focused, offering glimpses of what lies ahead with its complex mix of flavors and tightly wound tannins. Yet its finesse and refinement are apparent on the finish. Needs time. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best from 2011 through 2018. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW Already amazingly seductive with wonderfully rich aromas of sweet oak, cocoa and fully expressed fruit making a first-rate introduction, this riveting young wine in no way lets up on the palate and delivers deep, multi-faceted flavors that combine ripeness, sweet oak and very precise fruit in near-perfect proportion. As is often the case with Insignia bottlings, it is so beautifully balanced that it invites early drinking, and, while we do not condemn giving in to its charms, we also would lobby strongly for patience as its best lies years down the line. -CONNOISSEURS GUIDE REVIEW

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BEAU VIGNE RESERVE  2007 $ 89.99 ROBERT PARKER RATING: 94 This Reserve has smooth pointed entry of black currant, black cherry, and creme de cassis, backed by tobacco leaf and cocoa notes. Offering a complex harmony of flavors and aromas. Nicely structures tannins lead to a full 60 second finish. More backward and structured, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve possesses copious black fruit, licorice, and forest floor notes as well as a boatload of tannin. -ROBERT PARKER REVIEW
ADELAIDA MICHAEL'S VINEYARD  2007 $ 24.99 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 92 Terroir driven, the engaging flavors have a sense of saturated wild brambleberry ripeness, sassafras, and lightly peppered cocoa. Supple textured, without heat, this well structured wine reveals a lingering wild raspberry fruitiness, plus hints of fine tamari sauce. Briary, nicely focused and structured, with loamy clay and smoky berry on the nose and gutsy wild blackberry, cracked pepper and licorice flavors. Finishes with ripe tannins. Drink now through 2015. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW
ALTAMURA  2005 $ 69.99 ROBERT PARKER RATING: 95 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 93 The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is a big, well-balanced red boasting a dense ruby/purple color as well as aromas of roasted herbs, creosote, licorice, black currants, cedar, and loamy soil. Dense and full-bodied with superb richness and power, and sweet tannins, it should drink well for two decades. -ROBERT PARKER REVIEW A ripe, juicy mix of black cherry, wild berry, plum and currant, this firms up midpalate and holds its focus, revealing greater depth and complexity and ending with a nice tight, tannic backbone. Drink now through 2016. 4,100 cases made. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW
ROCHIOLI RUSSIAN RIVER  2008 $ 59.99 Our 2008 Estate Chardonnay is a blend from our Estate Chardonnay vineyards. The blend consists of Sixty percent Mid 40, twenty-four percent River Block, and sixteen percent South River Vineyard. It is a fine example of the unique characteristics from our property and the Russian River Valley. Aromas of ripe apple, tropical fruit, vanilla and a touch of spice combine with the rich apple flavors and crisp acidity.
ORIN SWIFT SALDO  2008 $ 26.99 The 2008 Saldo is rich, ripe, and full-bodied, with aromas of black cherry and bramble fruit. The tannins are soft but the wine has a huge mid-palate. The soft, lush finish lingers. 2008 was a perfect vintage for Saldo. The hot weather was ideal for creating ripe zinfandel. Drink now and enjoy over the next five years.

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XTANT  2004 $ 59.99 ROBERT PARKER RATING: 93 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 94 The dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Xtant exhibits a sexy bouquet of chocolate, smoked herbs, black currants, and blackberries, full body, nicely integrated tannin, acidity, wood, and alcohol, and a seductive, long finish. -ROBERT PARKER REVIEW A rich, graceful and seductive style that exhibits layers of ripe plum, currant and jazzy smoky, toasty oak, with hints of mocha that fan out on the palate. Ends with ripe, supple tannins and a long, elegant finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW
CHALK HILL  2007 $ 29.99 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 93 The 2007 season was perfect for growing Chardonnay. Ideal weather through harvest allowed grapes from every block to reach desired ripeness. Aromas are concentrated and complex – white flower, sweet cream, ripe peach, lemon oil and wet stone – leading to a palate anchored with rich minerality and tropical and stone fruit. A clean acidity and mouth-filling texture unite pear, pineapple and sweet orange fruit with subtly sweet brown spice and honeyed toast. Bold, rich and full-boded, with succulent fig, apricot, smoky oak and roasted marshmallow flavors that are complex and distinctive, finishing with a long, intricate finish and subtle flavor notes. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW
CHAPPELLETT SIGNATURE  2007 $ 44.99 Cinnamon and cocoa scents mingle with the aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and toasty oak. Robust flavors of espresso and red and black fruits layer deep into the core of this delicious wine. Elegant tannins round into the firm backbone of the wine, while an impression of bittersweet chocolate hangs gently on the aftertaste.
KLINKER BRICK FARRAH  2007 $ 14.99 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 91 This is a single vineyard wine has a deep, rich garnet color and shows tobacco, mint and cherries on the nose. With dense silky layers of raspberry and chocolate, this fullbodied wine finishes with hints of earth and spice with a long, smooth finish. Smooth, rich and complex, showing tiers of ripe plum, blackberry and wild berry, with notable cedary dill- and vanilla-laced oak. But this is very nicely proportioned, ending with a long, lingering finish. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW

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BRANCAIA TRE ROSSO  2007 (NO.10) $ 21.99 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 93 There's wonderful intensity of fruit in this wine, with crushed raspberry and blackberry and hints of coffee and fresh flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, soft-textured finish that shows loads of fruit. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW
BODEGAS ORBEN ORBEN  2005 $ 29.99 ROBERT PARKER RATING: 92 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 90 The 2005 Orben is sourced from 75 micro-parcels of old vines of Tempranillo planted between 1945 and 1954. The wine is a glass-coating purple. Aromas of slate, cedar, tobacco, blueberry, and blackberry lead to a muscular, structured wine which is a bit tightly wound but well-balanced. Intense, concentrated, and lengthy. This large-scaled effort needs 5-7 years of cellaring, and should be at its best from 2015 to 2030. -ROBERT PARKER REVIEW This chewy red shows impressive concentration, with black cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors backed by leaf, mineral and toast notes. Fruit-centered, balanced and clean. Drink now through 2015. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW
PAiSAJES Y VINEDOS VALSALADO  2006 $ 31.99 The 2006 Paisajes V is a blend of 40% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, 10% Graciano, and 10% Mazuelo sourced from a single 1.3-hectare parcel. It reveals notes of earth, underbrush, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry leading to a round, ripe wine with some elegance. The flavors are pleasing but the wine could use greater depth and concentration. Drink it over the next six years. -ROBERT PARKER REVIEW Blackberry and boysenberry flavors are a bit jammy in this thick red. Sweet vanilla adds a candy note, but it has intensity, and firm tannins and crisp acidity keep it focused. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW
BARONE RICASOLI CASTELLO DI BROLIO CHIANTI CLASSICO  2006 (NO.5) $ 54.99 WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 96 Shows amazing aromas of blackberry, with hints of vanilla and flowers, along with black licorice and crushed berries. Full-bodied, with wonderfully caressing, ultrafine tannins. Very balanced and long. -WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW