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Wine Value Picks

  • Maryhill Winemaker's Red
    Maryhill 2009

    A perennial best buy from Washington State! This is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Great notes of spicy blackberry, plum and smoke will enhance a grilled steak any day of the week, and twice on Sundays!

    $ 14.00 Andy Campbell
  • StoneCap Syrah 2009
    StoneCap 2009

    Deep and rich Washington state Syrah at a stupid price! Rich blueberry and graham notes, finishing spicy. I was impressed with this because it was such a great price for what you got, and it went well with my fried chicken!

    $ 9.00 Andy Campbell
  • Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
    Murphy Goode 2009

    A wee bit young, but the more I try it, the better it is! A wine of great length, this has dynamic cherry and cassis flavors that don't quit. With a seamless finish of well integrated tannins, this could (and should) be twice the price!

    $ 14.00 Andy Campbell
  • Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11
    Robert Mondavi 2009

    Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11 100% Sauvignon Blanc; Style: dry white; light straw color; aromas: bright acidity and subtle herbal spice combined with banana tone and varietally expressive citrus fruit aromas; palate/flavors: the mouth is bright and fresh with lemonade and lime mid-palate; medium body; fruity, balanced finish. Food Pairing: crab salad, calamari, prosciutto-wrapped pears and roasted chicken. (Alc. by Volume: 13.0%)

    $ 11.00 Nick Tomassi
  • Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14
    Cupcake Vineyards 2008

    Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14 Blend: 96% Pinot Noir, 3% merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon; Style: dry red; dark color; aromas and palate/flavors: the aroma of cherries carries through the palate with a touch of red currants and a hint of spices; medium body; cherry cupcake finish. Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with lamb kabobs, smoked sausage, or your favorite mushroom risotto. (Alc. by Volume: 13.8%)

    $ 14.00 Nick Tomassi
  • Ravenswood, Vintners Blend Zinfandel, 2008 (CA.) $10
    2008

    Blend: 77% Zinfandel. 18% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane; Style: dry red; dark red color; aromas: red raspberry and toasty oak; palate/flavors: cherry and boysenberry with hints of warm spice; medium body; balanced acidity and soft tannins on the finish. Food Pairing: spiced ribs, BBQ chicken, grilled burgers. (Alc. by Volume: 13.5%)

    $ 10.00 Nick Tomassi
  • Waterbrook, Sangiovese Rose’, 2009 (Walla Walla WA.) $15
    Waterbrook 2009

    100% Sangiovese, Style: off-dry; light red color; aromas: ruby red grapefruit, rose hips, gardenia and strawberry; flavors: peach, passion fruit and pink grapefruit; medium body; balanced finish (Alc. by Volume: 13.5%)

    $ 15.00 Nick Tomassi
  • Rodney Strong Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2008 (Healdsburg, CA.) $20
    Rodney Strong Vineyards 2008

    Blend: 98% Pinot Noir, 2% Syrah; Style: dry red; dark red color; aromas and flavors: rose petal and red fruit; medium body; hints of toasty vanilla and spice on the finish. (Alc. by Volume: 14.4 %)

    $ 20.00 Nick Tomassi
  • Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2007
    Concha Y Toro 2007

    This is a dangerous wine! With a deep purple hue, long and slow legs, and aromas of cassis-blackberry, dark cherry, chocolate and tumeric, this leads to flavors of blackberry and chocolate that finish soft and smooth. It is dangerous because there are no hard edges and very seamless, which make it taste like juice. What a value! Yum!

    $ 20.00 Andy Campbell
  • Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Marlborough, Australia) $15
    Nobilo 2008

    This is dry white in a light yellow color with green hues. It has ripe tropical and citrus fruit aromas, lemon, passion fruit and melon flavors and a medium body with a crisp, balanced finish. (Alc. by Volume: 13.5%)

    $ 15.00 Nick Tomassi

Cellar Picks
Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008
The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22
Apex, Merlot, 2006 (Sunnyside, WA.) $35
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22
Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33
King Estate, Domaine Pinot Gris, 2008 (Eugene, Oregon) $25
Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Healdsburg, CA.) $25.
Graham’s 20 Year Tawny Port, NV (Portugal) $29
King Estate Pinot Noir 2008 (Eugene, Oregon)
Pommery, Springtime NV Brut Rose’ Champagne, NV (France) $65
Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec
Château Trimoulet St. Emilion Grand Cru 2005 (France) $35
Waterbrook Merlot Reserve 2006 (Washington) $23
Rosa Regale Red 2008 (Italy) $24
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Value Picks
Maryhill Winemaker's Red
StoneCap Syrah 2009
Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11
Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14
Ravenswood, Vintners Blend Zinfandel, 2008 (CA.) $10
Waterbrook, Sangiovese Rose’, 2009 (Walla Walla WA.) $15
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2008 (Healdsburg, CA.) $20
Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2007
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Marlborough, Australia) $15
Hogue Cellars Genesis Chardonnay 2008 (Prosser, WA.) $15
The Magnificent Wine Company Steak House Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Walla Walla) $13
Maryhill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Dry Creek Merlot 2006, Dry Creek Valley (Healdsburg, CA.)
Waterbrook Melange Blanc 2008
Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone
Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone 2007 "Parallel 45"
Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone "Les Abeilles"
Gordon Brothers Chardonnay 2008 (Washington)
Melini Chianti “Borghi d’Elsa” 2007 (Italy)
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