Cupcake Vinyards
       Central Coast
      2008 Chardonnay
       $10.99


A big, rich Chardonnay from California's desirable Central Coast, where the sun drenched grapes create full and elegantly-textured wines. Decadent layers of butter, cream, bright citrus and vanilla melt into a balance of oak and subtle spice
Veramonte Reserva
      Casablanca Valley
                2007 Pino Noir
            $13.99


Bright cherry and strawberry flavors balance with rich, mouth – filling texture and a lush finish

-Winemaker's Tasting Notes
  Mettler Family Vineyards
   2007 Cabernet Sauvingnon, Lodi
                   $24.99


Rich, full aromas of ripe blackberry and cassis with a hint of smoke. Fruit-forward dark and red berry flavors with a nicely tart counterbalance. It has lots of spicy, clove-like notes and a smooth, cream soda quality.

   Elk Cove Vineyards
      2008 Willamette Valley Pino Noir
     $31.99


Winemaker's notes:
There is a quiet kind of excitement in the Willamette Valley after harvest 2008. Phrases and clichés keep rolling on such as classic cool climate, vintage conditions that are only dreamt of, potential to show the best of what Oregon has to offer. Add to this, repeated references to perhaps one of Oregon’s best vintages. This Pinot Noir is blended from several select vineyard sites comprised of Pommard and Dijon plant material and shows the softest, most approachable drinking style Elk Cove makes.

Review:
"A big-shouldered wine with hedonistic black cherry compote scents, this is lashed with carmelized oak. It's deep and concentrated, uncomplicated but fairly irresistable, and would be delicious with lean beef, like marinated flank. Best Buy"
90 Points
Wine & Spirits