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This Week's Reviews

June 30, 2009 

Cueva de las Manos, Lujan de Cuyo  Bonarda Old Vine Reserve 2007 ($15)
Colome, Salta  Malbec Estate 2007 ($25)
Kilikanoon, Clare Valley  “Oracle” 2006 ($70)
Kilikanoon, Clare Valley Shiraz “Covenant” 2006 ($40)
Jip Jip Rocks, Limestone Coast  Shiraz Cabernet 2007 ($19)
Penfolds, South Australia Shiraz Cabernet 'Koonunga Hill' 2007 ($12)
Hazard Hill, Western Australia  Semillon – Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($13)
Haras, Maipo Valley  “Character” 2006 ($21)
Château Haut Monplaisir, Cahors  “Pur Plaisir” 2005 ($52)
Château Haut Monplaisir, Cahors  “Prestige” 2005 ($23)
Les Hauts de la Brune, Coteaux du Languedoc  2007 ($15)
Col des Vents, Corbières, Languedoc-Roussillon  2007 ($13)
Delas, Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc  “Saint Esprit” 2007 ($13)
Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Côtes du Rhône  “Parallèle 45 Rosé” 2008 ($13)
Prieuré de Montézargues, Tavel, Rhône Valley Rosé 2007 ($20)
Alain Jaume, Côtes du Rhône  “Grand Veneur” Blanc Réserve 2008 ($14)
Vino dei Fratelli, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo  2007 ($9)
Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige  “Terlaner Classico” 2007 ($23)
Craggy Range, Bendigo, Central Otago Pinot Noir Zebra Vineyard 2007 ($39)
Tâmara, Ribatejano, Portugal  2007 ($9)
Terras Gauda, O Rosal, Rias Baixas  2007 ($24)
Pina, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Buckeye Vineyard 2006 ($85)
Pina, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon D'Adamo Vineyard 2006 ($75)
Artesa, Napa County/Sonoma County  Merlot 2005 ($24)
Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon 'E.J. Church' Reserve 2005 ($85)
Grgich Hills, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ($60)
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley  Merlot 2006 ($52)
Shafer, Stags Leap District  'One Point Five' 2006 ($70)
Trefethen, Oak Knoll District  Chardonnay “Estate Grown” 2007 ($30)
Beckmen Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc Estate 2008 ($16)
Gordon Brothers, Columbia Valley  Syrah 2006 ($20)
Seven Hills, Red Mountain Ciel du Cheval Vineyard “Vintage Red” 2006 ($32)
Cadaretta, Columbia Valley  "SBS" 2008 ($23)

June 23, 2009

Bianchi, San Rafael  Torrontes “Elsa” 2008 ($10)
Emiliana, Casablanca Valley  Sauvignon Blanc “Natura” 2008 ($11)
Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace Pinot Gris “Les Princes Abbés” 2007 ($15)
Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace Pinot Blanc “Les Princes Abbés” 2007 ($15)
Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace Grand Cru  Gewurztraminer Kessler 2007 ($34)
Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris Spiegel 2007 ($28)
Château Suau, Bordeaux Blanc  2008 ($15)
Domaine Henri Boillot, Volnay Premier Cru Fremiets 2007 ($125)
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Mâcon Davaye  2007 ($19)
Jean Reverdy, Sancerre Rouge  “Les Villots” 2006 ($26)
Domaine de la Garrelière, Touraine Rouge  Cabernet Franc 2007 ($18)
Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre Rosé  “En Grands Champs” 2008 ($27)
Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre  “Les Demoiselles” 2008 ($75)
Château de Ségrès, Lirac  2006 ($23)
Martini & Rossi, Italy  Sparkling Rosé NV ($13)
Ferrari, Trentino  “Perle” Brut 2002 ($38)
Jermann, Ribolla Gialla Venezia Giulia IGT  “Vinnae” 2007 ($34)
Meerlust, Stellenbosch Merlot 2005 ($27)
Meerlust, Stellenbosch  Chardonnay 2007 ($23)
Tres Ojos, Calatayud  Garnacha/ Tempranillo 2008 ($10)
Torre la Moreira, Rias Baixas  Albarño 2008 ($18)
Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja  Reserva 2004 ($26)
Clos la Chance, Central Coast  Estate Vineyard “Rhône Red Wine” 2005 ($40)
St. Supery, Napa Valley  Merlot 2003 ($28)
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Klopp Ranch 2006 ($57)
Kenwood, Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir 2006 ($15)
Tablas Creek, Paso Robles Rosé 2008 ($27)
Shafer Vineyards, Napa Valley  Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch 2007 ($48)
Charles Krug, Napa Valley  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($18)
St. Supery, Napa Valley  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($23)
Clos du Bois, Russian River Valley  Chardonnay 2007 ($17)
Château Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley  Chardonnay “Indian Wells” 2007 ($18)
Cadaretta, Columbia Valley  Sauvignon Blanc/ Semillon "SBS" 2008 ($23)

Posted June 16, 2009

Penfolds, South Australia  “Bin 51” 2008 ($20)
Raymond Boulard, Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut NV ($43)
Château de Ségres, Tavel  Rosé 2008 ($20)
Alois Lageder, Dolomiti  Chardonnay/ Pinot Grigio “Beta Delta” 2007 ($23)
Li Veli, Salento  Negroamaro “Passamante” 2007 ($13)
Placido, Chianti  2006 ($12)
Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina  2007 ($18)
Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Veneto  “Scaia Rosso” 2007 ($12)
Tapeña, Tierra de Castilla  Rosé 2008 ($10)
Palacio de Bornos, Rueda  Verdejo 2008 ($15)
Mas Martinet, Priorat  "Clos Martinet" 2006 ($55)
Montecillo, Rioja Gran Reserva 2001 ($25)
Faustino, Rioja Reserva 2002 ($22)
Rojo, Tierra de Castilla Tempranillo “Granrojo” 2007 ($12)
Bonny Doon Vineyard, California “Le Cigare Volant” 2005 ($32)
Hayman & Hill, Monterey  Meritage Reserve Selection 2006 ($15)
Lang & Reed, North Coast  Cabernet Franc 2007 ($22)
Villa San-Juliette Winery, Paso Robles  2007 ($25)
Trenza, San Luis Obispo County  “Tinto” 2007 ($30)
Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley  Chardonnay 2007 ($25)
Hagafen Cellars, Lake County White Riesling Devoto Vineyard 2008 ($18)
Morgan, Monterey  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($15)
Chappellet, Napa Valley  Chardonnay 2007 ($32)
St. Supéry, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc “Estate Bottled” 2007 ($23)
Cadaretta, Columbia Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 ($40)
Terra Blanca, Red Mountain  “Onyx” Estate 2005 ($45)
Seven Hills, Red Mountain  Ciel du Cheval Vineyard “Vintage Red” 2006 ($32)
Hogue Cellars, Columbia Valley Riesling 2008 ($11)

Posted June 9, 2009

Trivento, Lujan de Cuyo  Malbec “Golden Reserve” 2007 ($19)
Trivento, Mendoza  Malbec "Select" 2007 ($11)
Trivento, Mendoza   Syrah “Select” 2007 ($11)
Perrier Jouët, Champagne Fleur de Champagne Rosé 2002 ($299)
Perrier Jouët, Champagne Fleur de Champagne 2000 ($139)
Perrier Jouët, Champagne Grand Brut NV ($40)
Ferrari, Trentino Brut Rosé NV ($36)
Ferrari, Trentino  Brut NV ($25)
Brancott, Marlborough  Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2008 ($18)
Monkey Bay, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($13)
Ken Forrester, Stellenbosch  Shiraz Grenache 2005 ($20)
Cape Point Vineyards, Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc “Stonehaven” 2007 ($23)
Ken Forrester, Stellenbosch  Chenin Blanc “Petit Chenin” 2008 ($9)
Marques de Riscal, Rueda  2008 ($10)
Moli dels Capllans, Conca de Barbera  Tempranillo / Syrah 2007 ($25)
Celler Piñol, Terra Alta  "Mather-Teresina" NV ($40)
Valdubon, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2003 ($18)
Marques de Riscal, Rioja  "Baron de Chirel" 2003 ($70)
Marques de Riscal, Rioja  Reserva 2004 ($19)
Ferrari-Carano, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir "Sky High" 2007 ($46)
Sbragia Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley  Zinfandel Gino’s Vineyard 2006 ($28)
Dominus Estate, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "Napanook" 2006 ($40)
J Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir 2006 ($38)
La Crema, Sonoma Coast  Pinot Noir 2007 ($25)
Smith-Madrone, Spring Mountain District  Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 ($40)
Domaine Carneros, Carneros  Blanc de Blancs “Le Reve” 2003 ($85)
Gloria Ferrer, Carneros  “Carneros Cuveé” 1998 ($50)
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley  Muscat Blanc 2007 ($19)
Concannon Vineyard, Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($10)
Sbragia Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley  Chardonnay Home Ranch 2007 ($26)
Tierce, Finger Lakes  Dry Riesling 2007 ($30
King Estate, Oregon  Pinot Gris "Domaine" 2007 ($25)

Posted June 2, 2009

Finca el Origen, Cafayate Valley  Torrontes Reserva 2007 ($12)
Ad Lib Wallflower, Mt. Barker  Riesling 2008 ($17)
Josef Bauer, Wagram  Riesling Hengstberg 2007 ($24)
Errazuriz, Aconcagua Valley  Carmenère Don Maximano Estate 2007 ($26)
Natura by Emiliana, Cachapoal Valley  Gewürztraminer 2008 ($11)
Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais-Villages  2007 ($13)
Joseph Drouhin, Moulin-a-Vent  2007 ($22)
Alois Lageder, Dolomiti  Pinot Bianco 2008 ($15)
Altemasi, Trento  Riserva Graal Brut 2000 ($36)
Raats, Stellenbosch, South Africa Chenin Blanc 2007 ($23)
Celler Piñol, Terra Alta "Ludovicus" 2008 ($10)
Celler Piñol, Terra Alta  Nuestra Señora del Portal Red 2007 ($16)
Celler Piñol, Terra Alta  Nuestra Señora del Portal White 2007 ($13)
Adegas d’Altamira, Rias Baixas Albarño “Seleccion” 2006 ($29)
Brandal, Rias Baixas  Albarño 2007 ($20)
Kazmer & Blaise, Carneros  Pinot Noir Primo’s Hill 2006 ($50)
Cambiata, Monterey  Tannat 2005 ($34)
Chappellet, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon “Signature” 2006 ($52)
Charles Krug, Napa Valley  “Generations” 2005 ($40)
David Arthur, Napa Valley “Meritaggio” Estate 2006 ($55)
Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 ($54)
Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley  Syrah 2006 ($50)
Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley  Syrah 2006 ($50)
Eberle, Paso Robles  Barbera 2007 ($25)
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles  Rosé 2008 ($22)
Lazy Creek Vineyards, Anderson Valley Riesling 2007 ($30)
Lazy Creek Vineyards, Anderson Valley  Gewürztraminer 2007 ($26)
Voss Vineyards, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($21)
Trefethen, Oak Knoll District  Dry Riesling 2008 ($22)

Posted May 26, 2009:

Elsa Bianchi, San Rafael  Malbec 2008 ($9)
Michel Torino, Cafayate Valley  Torrontes “Don David” Reserve 2008 ($17)
Penfolds, South Australia   Cabernet – Shiraz 2006 ($37)
McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, South Eastern Australia  Merlot 2007 ($12)
Los Vascos, Colchagua Valley  Reserve 2006 ($21)
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace  Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim 2006 ($40)
Maison Henri Boillot, Corton-Charlemagne  2007 ($235)
Domaine Potel, Savigny-lès Beaune Blanc  2007 ($30)
Domaine de la Barroch, Châteauneuf-du-Pape   “Pure” 2006 ($94)
Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island  Syrah 2007 ($25)
Vavasour, Awatere Valley  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($15)
Drylands, Marlborough  Dry Riesling 2007 ($16)
Dow, Douro Valley  “Vale do Bomfim” 2006 ($12)
Neil Ellis, Elgin  Chardonnay 2007 ($17)
El Coto, Rioja   Crianza 2005 ($13)
Chateau St. Jean, Alexander Valley  Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard 2006 ($25)
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir Tobias Glen 2006 ($54)
Chateau St. Jean, Russian River Valley  Fumé Blanc “La Petite Etoile” 2007 ($20)
Chateau St. Jean, Alexander Valley  Chardonnay Robert Young Vineyard 2006 ($25)
Chateau St. Jean, Alexander Valley  Fumé Blanc Lyon Vineyard 2007 ($20)
Bonny Doon Vineyard, Arroyo Seco  Beeswax Vineyard “Le Cigare Blanc” 2007 ($22)
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley  Fumé Blanc DCV3 2006 ($25)
Hess, Napa Valley  Chardonnay Su’skol Vineyard 2007 ($25)
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles  "Côte de Tablas Blanc" 2007 ($25)
Patz & Hall, Russian River Valley  Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2006 ($39)
Domaine Serene, Willamette Valley  Pinot Noir “Evenstad Reserve” 2006 ($58)
Buried Cane, Washington  Pinot Grigio 2008 ($15)

Posted May 19, 2009:

Ochagavia, Casablanca Valley  Chardonnay “Gran Reserva” 2007 ($18)
J.B. Adam, Alsace Grand Cru   Riesling Wineck-Schlossberg 2004 ($35)
Labouré-Roi, Bourgogne Rouge   “Maximum” 2006 ($17)
Domaine Christian Moreau, Chablis Grand Cru   Le Clos 2007 ($68)
Jean-Paul Paquet, Saint-Véran   Domaine de Fussiacus 2007 ($21)
Gosset, Champagne   “Grand Rosé” NV ($65)
Jean-Luc Colombo, Cornas   "Terres Brulées" 2005 ($78)
Kurt Hain, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer   Riesling Kabinett Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2006 ($20)
Egon Müller, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer   Riesling Kabinett Scharzhofberger 2007 ($50)
August Kesseler, Rheingau   Silvaner & Riesling Qualitatswein Dry 2007 ($17)
Alois Lageder, Alto Adige   Pinot Grigio “Benefizium Porer” 2007 ($23)
San Pietro, Alto Adige   Pinot Grigio 2007 ($13)
Terrabianca, Chianti Classico   Riserva 2005 ($32)
Terrabianca, Toscana IGT   2005 ($46)
Borgo, Delle Venezie   Pinot Grigio 2007 ($13)
Matua Valley, Marlborough   Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($14)
Graham Beck, Western Cape   Brut Rosé 2007 ($18)
Neil Ellis, Elgin, South Africa Chardonnay 2007 ($17)
Primitivo Quiles, Alicante   “Raspay” 2002 ($23)
Finca el Puig, Priorat  2004 ($38)
Condado de Haza, Ribera del Duero  Reserva “Selección Roble Francés” 2004 ($70)
Spring Mountain Vineyards, Spring Mountain District   'Elivette' 2004 ($100)
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles   Viognier Mill Road 2008 ($20)
Shafer, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon “One Point Five” 2006 ($75)
Justin, Paso Robles  “Savant” 2006 ($45)
Qupé, Santa Maria Valley  Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard 2006 ($28)
Rosenblum Cellars, Solano County  Syrah England-Shaw Vineyards 2006 ($35)
Kenwood, Sonoma County  Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005 ($30)
Rosenblum Cellars, Sonoma County  Syrah Kick Ranch Reserve 2006 ($45)
Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley  “Eisrebe” 2007 ($50)
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles  “Esprit de Beaucastel” Blanc 2007 ($40)
Morgan Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands  Pinot Gris R&D Franscioni 2008 ($17)
Betz Family Winery, Columbia Valley  Syrah La Serenne 2006 ($55)
Dunham Cellars, Columbia Valley  Syrah 2005 ($45)
Betz Family Winery, Red Mountain  Syrah “La Côte Rousse” 2006 ($55)

Posted May 12, 2009:

Howard Park, Western Australia   Chardonnay 2006 ($30)
Eugenio Collavini, Delle Venezie   Pinot Grigio 2008 ($13)
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico   2006 ($18)
Tenz by Eddy Family, Marlborough   Sauvignon Blanc Simmonds Vineyard 2007 ($25)
Drylands, Marlborough  Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($15)
Niepoort, Duoro Valley  "Redoma Branco" 2006 ($33)
Garcia Figuero, Ribera del Duero   Reserva 15 Meses en Barrica 2004 ($52)
Garcia Figuero, Ribera del Duero  "12 Meses en Barrica" 2004 ($29)
Beronia, Rioja  Gran Reserva 2001 ($25)
Beronia, Rioja   Reserva 2004 ($19)
Beronia, Rioja  Crianza 2006 ($14)
Beronia, Rioja  Tempranillo 2006 ($14)
Merryvale, Napa Valley   “Starmont” Red Wine 2006 ($27)
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard 2006 ($54)
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley   Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2006 ($54)
Beckman Vineyards, Santa Inez Valley  Syrah Estate 2007 ($30)
Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast   Pinot Noir 2007 ($36)
St. Francis, Sonoma County  Merlot 2005 ($18)
Sand Hill, Sonoma Valley  Pinot Noir Durell Vineyard 2006 ($47)
Bouchaine, Carneros  Chardonnay Estate 2006 ($30)
Hess, Napa Valley  Chardonnay Suskol Vineyard Estate Grown 2007 ($25)
Merryvale, Napa Valley  Chardonnay “Starmont” 2007 ($20)
Willakenzie Estate, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir “Emery” 2006 ($48)

Posted May 5, 2009:

Colomé, Calchaquí Valley Malbec Estate 2007 ($25)
Colores del Sol, Mendoza Malbec 2008 ($12)
Anton Bauer, Wagram Grüner Veltliner 2007 ($17)
Marc Tempé, Alsace Pinot Blanc Zellenberg 2006 ($25)
Château de Bel-Air, Lalande de Pomerol  2006 ($24)
Schloss Reinhartshausen, Rheingau  Riesling Old Vines 2007 ($15)
Wittmann, Rheinhessen Riesling Trocken 2007 ($40)
Rudi Schultz, Stellenbosch Syrah 2004 ($30)
Raats, Stellenbosch Cabernet Franc 2006 ($30)
Tapeña, Tierra de Castilla  Rosé 2008 ($10)
Torres, Ribera del Duero  Crianza 2005 ($24)
Robert Mondavi, California Meritage “Private Selection” 2006 ($11)
Clos La Chance, Central Coast  Estate Vineyard “Lila’s Cuvée" 2006 ($40)
Artezin, Mendocino County Zinfandel 2007 ($18)
Parallel Wines, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Inaugural Estate Wine” 2006 ($125)
Chappellet, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate 2006 ($135)
St. Francis, Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon “Wild Oak” 2004 ($38)
Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma County  “Cinq Cepages” 2005 ($75)
Anaba, Sonoma Valley  “Coriol Red” 2006 ($32)
Shafer, Stags Leap District  Cabernet Sauvignon "One Point Five" 2006 ($70)
Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Alexander Valley  Chardonnay Estate 2007 ($24)
Patz & Hall, Napa Valley  Chardonnay 2007 ($38)
Beckmen Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($16)
Ridgeline, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ($40)
Anaba, Sonoma Coast  Chardonnay 2007 ($32)
Simi, Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($15)
Anaba, Sonoma Valley  “Coriol White” 2007 ($32)
Willakenzie, Willamette Valley  Pinot Noir "Estate Cuvée" 2007 ($26)
Willakenzie, Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir Emery 2006 ($48)
Willakenzie, Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir Aliette 2006 ($48)
Willakenzie, Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir “Pierre Léon” 2006 ($43)
Willakenzie, Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Gris 2007 ($19)
Pacific Rim, Columbia Valley Riesling 2008 ($14)

Posted April 28, 2009:

Crios de Susanna Balbo, Salta Torrontes 2008 ($15)
Peter Lehman, Adelaide  'Layers' 2008 ($15)
Peter Lehman, Eden Valley Riesling 2008 ($16)
Anton Bauer, Wagram Austria  Gruner Veltliner 'Gmork' 2007 ($12)
Maison Nicolas Potel, Échézeaux  2007 ($157)
Maison Nicolas Potel, Savigny-lès-Beaune  'Vieilles Vignes' 2007 ($39)
Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils, Chablis Grand Cru  Valmur 2007 ($80)
Château de Fuissé, Pouilly-Fuissé  Les Combettes 2007 ($55)
Château de Fuissé, Pouilly-Fuissé  'Tête de Cru' 2007 ($37)
Domaine Jacques Prieur, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru  Les Combettes 2007 ($140)
Farnese, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo  2007 ($10)
Mandra Rossa, Sicily  Fiano 2007 ($10)
Palliser Estate, Martinborough  Pinot Noir 2006 ($27)
Craggy Range, Hawkes Bay, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard 'Les Beaux Cailloux' 2006 ($60)
Long Boat, Marlborough  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($20)
Dry River, Marlborough  Riesling Craig Hall Vineyard 2008 ($45)
Allan Scott Family Winemakers, Marlborough  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($15)
Matua Valley, Marlborough  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($13)
Sierra de Estrela, Rias Baixas  Albarino 2007 ($18)
Heintz, Sonoma Coast  Chardonnay 2007 ($48)
Roar, Santa Lucia Highlands  Pinot Noir 2007 ($40)
Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands  Pinot Noir Twelve Clones 2007 ($32)
Artesa, Carneros  Chardonnay 2007 ($20)
Dry Creek Vineyard, Clarksburg  Chenin Blanc Dry 2007 ($12)
Vinum Cellars, Clarksburg  Chenin Blanc 'CNW' 2007 ($12)
R Collection, Monterey Chardonnay 2007 ($13)
Dutch Bill Creek, Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2007 ($28)

Posted April 21, 2009: 

Rosemount, McLaren Vale  Syrah 'Balmoral' 2004 ($45)
Rosemount, McLaren Vale  Show Reserve GSM 2005 ($25)
Jim Barry, South Australia  Cabernet Sauvignon “The Cover Drive” 2006 ($20)
Leth, Wagram Austria Grüner Veltliner “Steinagrund” 2007 ($17)
Haras, Maipo Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008 ($12)
Domaine Jacques Prieur, Meursault  Clos de Mazeray Blanc 2007 ($90)
Soutiran, Champagne Grand Cru  Rosé NV ($65)
Perrin & Fils, Côtes du Rhône Villages  2007 ($15)
Tenuta Rapitala, Sicilia IGT  Nero d’Avola and Pinot Noir “Nuar” 2005 ($16)
Planeta, Sicilia IGT  Syrah Rosé 2008 ($16)
I Greppi, Bolgheri   2005 ($60)
Il Columbaio di Cencio, Toscana IGT   "Il Futuro" 2001 ($50)
Monte Antico, Toscana IGT  2005 ($12)
Prophets Rock, Central Otago   Pinot Noir 2007 ($45)
Rockburn, Central Otago  Pinot Noir 2007 ($45)
Felton Road, Central Otago  Pinot Noir 2007 ($42)
Pisa Range Estate, Central Otago  Pinot Noir Black Popular Block 2007 ($32)
Carrick, Central Otago  Pinot Noir 2007 ($35)
Quartz Reef, Central Otago  Pinot Noir 2007 ($35)
Wairu River, Marlborough  Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($19)
Valminor, Rias Baixas  Albariño 2007 ($15)
Luis Cañas, Rioja  Gran Reserva 2001 ($45)
Clos La Chance, Central Coast  Grenache 2006 ($30)
Clos La Chance, Central Coast  Grenache Estate 2006 ($30)
Bradford Mountain, Dry Creek Valley  Syrah Grist Vineyard 2005 ($34)
Robert Craig, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon “Affinity” 2006 ($48)
Merryvale, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon “Starmont 2006 ($27)
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir Meredith Estate 2006 ($54)
Frei Brothers, Russian River Valley Syrah Reserve 2006 ($24)
Chateau St Jean, Sonoma County  Cabernet Sauvignon “Cinq Cépages" 2005 ($75)
Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma County  Merlot 2006 ($25)
Kenwood , Sonoma Valley Syrah Jack London Vineyard 2005 ($25)
Talbott, Santa Lucia Highlands  Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard 2006 ($43)
Byron, Santa Maria Valley  Chardonnay Nielson Vineyard 2006 ($27)
Willakenzie Estate, Willamette Valley  Pinot Gris 2007 ($21)

Posted April 14, 2009:

Bodega Septima, Mendoza  Syrah 2007 ($12)
Penfolds, South Australia  Shiraz/ Mourvèdre "Bin 2" 2005 ($15)
Estampa, Colchagua Valley  Syrah/ Cabernet/ Merlot “Assemblage Reserve” 2006 ($15)
Château La Mothe du Barry, Bordeaux Supérieur  2006 ($12)
Domaine de Perdrix, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru   Aux Perdrix 2007 ($120)
Olivier Leflaive, Bourgogne Blanc   “Les Sétilles” 2006 ($22)
Domaine Bernard Moreau, Bourgogne Rouge   Chardonnay 2007 ($25)
Domaine Christian Moreau, Chablis   2007 ($28)
Domaine Christian Moreau, Chablis 1er Cru   Vaillon 2007 ($44)
Domaine Christian Moreau, Chablis Grand Cru  Vaudésir 2007 ($80)
Domaine Bernard Moreau, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru  Morgeot 2007 ($80)
Olivier Leflaive, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru   Clos Saint Marc 2007 ($89)
Olivier Leflaive, Meursault 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Charmes 2007 ($98)
Olivier Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru   Les Champs Gain 2007 ($92)
Joseph Drouhin, Saint-Véran   2007 ($17)
Domaine de Triennes, Vin de Pays du Var   Rosé 2008 ($16)
Tolloy, Alto Adige  Pinot Noir 2007 ($13)
Tolloy, Alto Adige  Pinot Grigio 2007 ($13)
Tolloy, Alto Adige  Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($13)
Straccali, Chianti Classico   2006 ($13)
Castello di Fonterutoli, Tuscany   Poggio alla Badiola 2006 ($16)
Secco-Bertani, Valpolicella Valpantena   Ripasso 2005 ($20)
Castello de Medina, Rueda   Verdejo 2007 ($12)
Hahn, Santa Lucia Highlands   Pinot Noir HLH Estate 2006 ($29)
Byron, Santa Maria Valley   Pinot Noir 2006 ($39)
Sea Smoke, Santa Rita Hills   Pinot Noir “Ten” 2006 ($80)
La Crema, Sonoma Coast  Pinot Noir 2007 ($25)
Gallo Family Vineyards, Sonoma County  Merlot 2006 ($15)
Quivira, Dry Creek Valley   Grenache Rosé 2008 ($15)
Cuvaison, Carneros  Chardonnay “S Block” 2006 ($36)
MacRostie, Carneros  Chardonnay 2007 ($23)
Ca’ Del Solo, Monterey  Albariño 2008 ($20)
MacRostie, Sonoma Coast   Chardonnay Wildcat Mountain 2006 ($35)
Anaba, Sonoma Coast   Chardonnay 2007 ($13)

Posted April 7, 2009:

Colores del Sol, Mendoza Malbec 2008 ($12)
Lindemans, South Eastern Australia Cabernet Sauvignon “Bin 45” 2008 ($8)
Wolf Blass, South Eastern Australia Sparkling Brut NV ($12)
Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais-Villages (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2007 ($12)
William Fevre, Chablis  “Champs Royaux” 2007 ($25)
Vincent Girardin, Bourgogne Blanc  “Cuvée Saint-Vincent” 2006 ($23)
Citra, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo  2007 ($6)
Borgo Viscone, Grave  Friulano 2007 ($12)
Tenuta Merlassino, Gavi  2006 ($19)
Planeta, Sicilia IGT  Nero d’Avola “Santa Cecilia” 2005 ($37)
Enzo di Sette Rue, Sicilia IGT  Nero d’Avola 2006 ($14)
Castello di Verrazzano, Chianti Classico 2005 ($21)
Castello Banfi, Rosso di Montalcino  2006 ($20)
Sagrantino di Montefalco, Umbria  2003 ($47)
Allegrini, Verona  Palazzo della Torre 2005 ($20)
L’Arco, Verona IGT  “Pario” 2003 ($57)
L’Arco, Verona IGT  “Rubeo” 2002 ($72)
Condesa Eylo, Rueda  Verdejo 2007 ($14)
Clos la Chance, Central Coast  Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2005 ($30)
Cakebread Cellars, Howell Mountain  Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch 2005 ($106)
Adobe Road Winery, Knights Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon Bavarian Lion Vineyard 2005 ($45)
Brutocao Cellars, Mendocino County  Hopland Ranch 2006 ($22)
Greenwood Ridge Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge  Merlot 2006 ($27)
V. Sattui Winery, Napa Valley Merlot “Reserve Stock” 2006 ($50)
Napa Angel by Montes, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 ($55)
Napa Angel by Montes, Napa Valley  Cabernet Sauvignon “Aurelio’s Selection” 2006 ($90)
Donum, Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir “Estate Grown” 2006 ($65)
Lazy Creek Vineyard, Anderson Valley  Riesling 2007 ($30)
Lazy Creek Vineyards, Anderson Valley  Gewurztraminer 2007 ($26)
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley  Merlot "Ethos" 2005 ($38)
Silver Lake Winery, Columbia Valley  Merlot “Grand Reserve" 2005 ($30)

Posted Mach 31, 2009:

Catena, Mendoza  Malbec 2006 ($22)
Ricardo Santos, Mendoza Malbec Las Madras Vineyard 2007 ($22)
Huber, Traisental, Austria Gruner Veltliner “Hugo” 2007 ($12)
Santa Rita, Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2008 ($12)
Georges Descombes, Brouilly  Vieilles Vignes 2006 ($30)
Château du Basty, Régnié  2006 ($17)
Domaine Henri Boillot, Volnay 1er Cru  Les Fremiets 2007 ($146)
Domaine Henri Boillot, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchère 2007 ($156)
Domaine Potel, Santenay Blanc  Les Charmes Dessus 2007 ($26)
Tavignano, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi  Classico Superiore 2007 ($12)
Tenuta Ornellaia, Bolgheri  Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2006 ($65)
Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino  2004 ($60)
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina  Nipozzano Riserva 2005 ($25)
Col d’Orcia, Rosso di Montalcino  2006 ($24)
Allegrini, Valpolicella  2007 ($13)
Allegrini, Verona  La Grola 2005 ($23)
La Cappuccina, Soave  2007 ($10)
Arroyo de la Viega, Castilla y León  Verdejo/ Viura 2007 ($10)
Grayson Cellars, California Pinot Noir 2007 ($14)
Cakebread Cellars, Carneros  Syrah 2005 ($50)
J. Cole Wines, Chalk Hill  Syrah Windsor Oaks Vineyard 2006 ($26)
Guenoc Winery, Lake County  Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 ($18)
Titus, Napa Valley  Petite Sirah 2006 ($36)
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles  Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2003 ($75)
Balletto Vineyards, Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir 2007 ($24)
Manzoni Estate Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah Estate 2006 ($35)
Kenwood, Sonoma County  Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series 2002 ($175)
Kenwood, Sonoma County  Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series 2000 ($70)
Kenwood, Sonoma County  Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series 2001 ($70)
Sebastiani Vineyards, Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 ($18)
Kenwood, Sonoma County  Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series 2003 ($75)
Kenwood, Sonoma County  Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series 2004 ($75)
Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma County  Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series 1999 ($90)
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County  Fumé Blanc 2007 ($15)
Llano Estacado Winery, Texas “Signature Melange Mediterranean Blend” 2007 ($11)

Posted March 24, 2009:

Elsa Bianchi, San Rafael Torrontes 2008 ($10)
Peter Lehmann, Barossa Valley Semillon 2006 ($12)
Penfolds, South Australia  Shiraz/ Mourvèdre “Bin 2” 2005 ($15)
Pierre Sparr, Alsace Pinot Blanc 2007 ($25)
Remoissenet Père et Fils, Bourgogne Blanc 2007 ($30)
Joseph Drouhin, Saint-Véran  2007 ($17)
Laurent-Perrier, Champagne "Cuvée Rosé Brut" NV ($100)
Zette, Vin de Pays d'Oc  "Zette White" 2007 ($12)
Marchesi di Gresy, Dolcetto d’Alba Monte Aribaldo 2007 ($22)
Alcesti, Sicilia IGT  Grillo 2007 ($12)
Col d’Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Poggio Al Vento” 2001 ($160)
Viticcio, Chianti Classico Riserva 2005 ($30)
Piccini, Chianti Classico  2006 ($16)
Castello Banfi, Toscana IGT  “Summus” 2004 ($69)
Piccini, Toscana IGT “Sasso al Poggio” 2004 ($30)
Tenuta Ornellaia, Toscana IGT “Le Volte" 2006 ($28)
Villa Antinori, Toscana IGT Bianco 2007 ($11)
Tenuta Alzatura, Sagrantino di Montefalco 2005 ($42)
Borgo Maddalena, Delle Venezie  Pinot Grigio 2007 ($13)
Simonsig, Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2007 ($12)
Basa, Rueda Blanco 2007 ($12)
Bodegas Bilbainas, Rioja Tempranillo “Viña Zaco” 2006 ($15)
Sojourn Cellars, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Demuth Vineyard 2007 ($48)
Saintsbury, Carneros Pinot Noir 2007 ($35)
Raymond Burr Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley  Cabernet Franc 2006 ($38)
Baileyana, Edna Valley Pinot Noir "Grand Firepeak Cuvée" 2007 ($38)
Sierra Vista Vineyard, El Dorado  “Fleur de Montagne” 2007 ($24)
Hearthstone Vineyard, Paso Robles  “Slipstone” 2006 ($25)
Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard 2007 ($48)
Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast  Pinot Noir Gap's Crown 2007 ($48)
Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007 ($36)
Gloria Ferrer, Carneros  Blanc de Blancs Brut 2004 ($24)
Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma County Blanc de Noir NV ($20)
Scott Family Estate, Arroyo Seco Chardonnay Dijon Clone 2007 ($25)
Black Dress, California Chardonnay 2008 ($10)
Sierra Vista Vineyard, El Dorado  Roussanne 2007 ($18)
Raymond Vineyard, Napa Valley Chardonnay Reserve 2007 ($20)
Good Daughter, North Coast  Chardonnay 2007 ($12)
South Coast Winery, Temecula Va