Below is a sampling of the exciting new wines arriving in stock at PJ’s on a regular basis. To find additional new arrivals please use our Wine Finder and Search feature on your favorite regions and producers regularly.

Australia | Austria | Chile | France | Germany
Italy | New Zealand | South Africa | Spain | USA

Australia

’06 Grosset Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling $27.99
This is an exceptionally powerful and vibrant dry Riesling (arguably the finest New World Riesling available in the United States) and it is drinking beautifully right now. It does, however, have the structure to reward those who wish to cellar it for up to fifteen years.

’04 Lindemans South Australia Shiraz “Reserve” $7.97
A classis value Shiraz, full of ripe dark cherry and earth.

’06 Rosemount Estate South Eastern Australia Chardonnay “Diamond label” $6.47
This easy drinking gem from down-under shows peachy tropical fruit and lucious melon characters on the nose, with a hint of citrus freshness and judicious use of toasty oak. The palate is as generous as it is crowd-pleasing with full, ripe tropical flavors folded into a creamy backdrop that is beautifully structured with a long satisfying finish.

Austria

’05 Andreas Lehensteiner Terrasssen Weissenkirchen Grüner Veltliner Federspiel $17.99

Chile

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’04 Concha y Toro Puente Alto Vineyard Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Don Melchor” $49.97
Deep red cherry in the glass. The nose is possessed with ample amounts of blackcurrant notes. Ripe black fruits melded in blackberry and blueberry jam. Cedar, spices, chocolate and tobacco notes also emerge as the wine gradually opens. The palate is harmonious, generous and elegant with well-structured, supple and mature tannins. It's a broad-shouldered, dense and full-bodied wine.

’06 Cousiño Macul Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $6.97
This ruby colored, full-bodied Cabernet has complex and elegant notes of blackberry plum, vanilla and nutmeg. Red and black fruits create a core that meshes perfectly with loads of rich spices and mellow chocolate . This Cabernet has great acidity and easy tannins that highlight the wine's extracted yet elegant style.

’04 Terranoble Maule Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Gran Reserva” $10.97
This blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Carmenere was aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels. This is a very complex wine that marries fruit and oak beautifully. Red berry, blackberry, smoky oak notes and toasted aromas come through. This wine is well structured and full-bodied with smooth tannins and a long finish.

France

’05 Domaine d'Andezon Côtes du Rhône $9.49
“The 2005 Cotes du Rhone, 100% tank-fermented and aged, is essentially a blend of 60-year-old Grenache and 40-year-old Syrah bottled unfined and unfiltered. This has been a winner in many vintages. It is fresh, lively, and fruit-driven with a dark ruby/purple color, wonderful texture, some nice, earthy black cherry and blackberry fruit, and supple tannins. This is a beauty to drink over the next 2-3 years.” —WA 88

’05 Gerald Boulay Sancerre $23.99

’05 Henry Bourgeois Blanc Fumé de Pouilly “La Porte de l’Abbaye” $15.99
Sweet white fruit scents and warm hay notes on the nose. The palate carries even, ripe fruit flavors and a fine touch of white mineral finesse is balanced by the wines moderate acidity.

’04 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas $21.99
“Medium ruby color. Rich, earthy nose offers ripe red berry and mocha aromas and notes of baking spices and roasted coffee. Round and supple in the mouth, with sweet floral and wild strawberry notes. Intriguing nuances of thyme and tarragon emerge up on the fleshy but firm finish.” —IWC 89-91

’06 François Cazin Cheverny White $11.99

’05 Celestin Blondeau Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc $16.99
Clear in the glass save a shade of gold. The nose carries ripe apple and roses. The palate mirrors the nose in many ways and traces of grapefruit and lemons ride out the mineral laden finish.

’04 Edmond Cornu & Fils Savigny lès Beaune $24.99
Black raspberry, ripe strawberry, a touch of ink and polished leather on the nose. In the mouth the wine is silky, with an elegant balance, more blackberry/strawberry notes, and firm acidity.

’03 Château d’Or Et de Gueules Costières de Nîmes Grenache/Syrah Blend $10.99
From tiny parcels of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache come this delightful red with a soft and spicy red and black fruit nose, with hints of blueberry and earth. The rich fruit and spice continue onto the silky and supple palate.

’06 Domaine de Fenouillet Côtes du Ventoux Red $8.49

NV Domaine Fontedicto Vin de Table Carignane “Pirouette 4” $17.49
Organic and biodynamic this dynamite gem is blue-black in the glass. The nose is packed with ripe berry fruit, hints of the rock thyme and slight undertones of wood smoke. The palate is a rich silky expression of blueberries, orange peel, a dash of white pepper and smoked meats. The tannins on the lingering finish are perfectly melded to the wine's soft yet rustic acidity.

’06 Château Grande Cassagne Costières de Nîmes Rosé $8.49
Château Grand Cassagne always produces excellent wines that are also great values, and their rosé has been a summer staple for the PJ's staff. Strawberry, raspberry and bright candy apple dominate the nose. The palate is vibrant with the clean tart fruit flavors of apple and red currant. The wine finishes with a great balance between acidity and the slightest suggestion of silken tannins.

’06 Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais Gamay Rosé “Rosé de Folie” $10.49

’05 Labouré-Roi Beaujolais-Villages “Saint Armand” $7.99
A very fruity, buoyant and racy light red, with pretty concentrated ripe berry flavors and vibrant acidity. Goes great with salads and is also a wonderful red with fatty fish such as salmon.

’06 Domaine Lafage VdP des Côtes Catalanes “Côte de l'Est” $8.99
This is a staff favorite. (Hopefully be available for a bit longer than the last vintage!) This classic blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Macabeo from the Pyrenees is an elegant expression of supple, broad-shouldered white fruit flavors, beeswax sweetness and creamy minerality.

NV Laurent Perrier Brut Sparkling Wine “Grand Siècle” $79.99
“Pale straw. Intense, pungent aromas of mineral-accented green apple, Anjou pear and spice. Deep and fleshy, with almost painfully concentrated orchard fruit flavors and a sappy, clinging texture. For all of its weight and power, this is also precise and vibrant, finishing with a nervy mineral tone and excellent length.” —IWC 92

’05 Famille Iché VdP de l'Hérault “Les Hérétiques” $7.49
This stellar organic red offers up a lot of great wine for a very small price. Loads of ripe plum and pepper infused cassis flavors plus hints of thyme, wood smoke, pounded gravel and garrigue are packed into this value red.

’05 Domaine Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis Red “Vielles Vignes” $45.99
“Good ruby-red. Reduced nose initially dominated by chocolate, gunflint, licorice and spices, with black cherry emerging with aeration. Then juicy and tight, less broad than the Rue de Vergy but with more inner-mouth lift and definition. Unevolved on the back end too, but the building tannins are broad and ripe. Lignier combines three parcels of vines that are 47, 50 and 60 years of age.” —IWC (88-91)

’05 Domaine Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Chenvernys Red $64.99
“Medium ruby-red. Briary black cherry, licorice and a suggestion of mentholatum on the nose. Hard to taste today owing to the level of CO2, but this is concentrated and sappy, with flavors of kirsch and crushed stone. Firm acids contribute to the impression of backbone. Strong but youthfully austere, and long on the aftertaste. Very 2005 in character and built to age.” —IWC (90-92)

’04 Domaine Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis Grand Cru Clos De La Roche Red $85.99
“Full ruby-red. More lift and finesse to the cooler aromas of tangy black cherry, smoke and spices. Suave in texture and fresh, with flavors of sweet briary fruits and dark chocolate. Round and silky but not at all heavy; less porty and more perfumed than most of these 2004s. This has more breed. Spreads out nicely on the persistent finish, which features fine tannins.” —IWC 90

’05 Louis Latour VdP des Coteaux de l'Ardèche Chardonnay $6.99
A charming wine with fresh fruit aromas, particularly pear. On the palate we get more spicy notes of peppermint. Enjoy this understated gem now.

’05 Louis Latour Meursault $25.99
A lively wine with a lot of potential, forthright power and finesse. Very pleasant citric aromatics with a waxy lemon tang summer flavors. This gem will open up as it continues to evolve, so drink now, or hold for two to three years.

’04 Domaine Lucien Jacob Hautes Côtes de Beaune Red $15.49

’06 J. and F. Lurton VdP des Côtes du Tarn Sauvignon Blanc“Les Fumées Blanches” $7.49
Pale color, with green and yellow notes. Grass, almonds, a hint of tropical fruit and white flower aromatics that are backed by a suggestion of citrus fruits on the palate.

’04 Mas des Chimères Coteaux de Languedoc Syrah Blend $14.99

’06 Domaine de Mirail Vdp des Côtes de Gascogne Colombard $7.49
Citrus zest on the nose is followed by hints of peach pit and hay. On the palate the peach tones open up, revealing hard fruit flesh and a touch of apricot. Finishes with a hint of grapefruit skin and sweet grass.

’05 Mas de Daumas Gassac VdP de l'Hérault “Moulin de Gassac — Le Mazet — Old World” $6.99
Forward dark red fruit scents and flavors that are backed by garrague, sweet coco flavors and round, broad-shouldered tannins.

’03 Bernard Magrez Côtes du Roussillon Red “La Passion d’Une Vie” $21.97
This power-packed red is cut in an Aussie inspired style. It is very deeply colored and offers an expansive nose of deep black cherry and herbs de Provence, followed by vanilla bean, mocha, rich oak and saddle leather notes. The palate is full and plush with ultra-ripe blackberry, black cherry and red berry fruit flavors, accented by notes of coffee, toasty vanilla, garrigue and dried plum. This big, flavor-packed wine offers a wild herb inflected French twist on New World power.

’05 Franck Peillot VDQS Roussette de Bugey “Altesse de Montagnieu” $18.99
Intense and highly aromatic notes of hard pear and pulverized stone, with a just a touch of hay and white flower on the nose. The palate exhibits tremendous firmness from both minerals and ample yet integrated acidity. It is full of fruit, particularly pear, apple, and nectarine, and finishes very long and stoney. A very serious wine. Once you taste it you will conclude it's a bargain.

’06 J. M. Raffault Chinon Rosé $12.99
Raffault's unique Chinon Rose is made by the saigne method. It shows bright and lively wild strawberry and raspberry fruit backed by fresh red grapefruit and stone on the nose. The palate has more of the same, plus a dense core of mineraity and an elegant mouthfeel. The finish is long, succulent, and rich with minerals. This is a very versatile wine that drinks well on its own, or is simply perfect with picnic charcuterie, goat cheese, fish, and fowl in aspic.

’04 Domaine des Sablonnettes Anjou White “Les Genêts” $17.99
Nose of blond tobacco and crushed cereal grain, with accents of peppery agave, apple, hay, and bread dough. The palate is full of crunchy yellow apple pulp with undertones of apple skin, more bread dough, and minerals. Firm and well integrated with a lovely hay and apple finish.

’06 Château Valcombe Côtes du Ventoux Rosé “Signature” $10.99
Very pretty raspberry, strawberry and plum notes grace the nose and palate; this classic Rhone rose is fruity but not sweet. A deeply flavored, bright pink wine that is a staff favorite.

Germany

’05 Graff Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Riesling Kabinett $7.99
This Riesling Kabinett reflects the unique slate soil of this region. The fresh, fruity flavor of green apple is predominant on the palate, accented by notes of peach pit, and anchored by a rich minerality. This is a balanced and crisp Riesling of moderate sweetness, a perfect match with Chinese takout. Yet another affordable gem from the '05 vintage!

’05 Moselland Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Riesling QbA “Neuschwanstein Castle” $8.99

’05 Schloss Saarstein Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Riesling QbA “Saarstein” $9.49
This is a juicy riesling, with notes of ripe stone fruit and citrus peel. The palate is bright, with rounded peach and apple tones adding succulence to the wines somewhat steely structure.

’05 J. and H. A. Strub Niersteiner Brückchen Kabinett Riesling $13.99
“An alluring Riesling that draws you in with its apricot, passion fruit and citrus aromas and flavors. Beautifully balanced, it stays focused through the lip-smacking finish.” —WS 90

Italy

’01 Fratelli Alessandria Monvigliero Barolo $42.99

’06 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo Colline Novaresi Semi-Sweet Nebbiolo Rosé “Il Mimo” $11.49
A refreshing rose with succulent cranberry and strawberry flavors. A staff favorite for the last three vintages, it shows a smooth, clean cranberry arc through the mid-palate on into a long, firm finish. Perfect on its own or with a picnic lunch. Bring it to the park.

’05 Collosorbo Rosso di Montalcino $17.99

’05 Conti Giovanni Baldeschi Balleani Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico “Donna Ginevra” $17.99
Nose of stone, pear skin, grain, and fresh cut nectarine. The palate is full of hard pear, white fruit (peach, nectarine), plus fine stone.

’05 Firriato IGT Sicily Grillo “Altavilla della Corte” $11.99
A concentrated nose asserts itself immediately. A top note of bees wax is followed by passion fruit, mango, granny smith apple, then white field flowers. The palate is equally big, with more passion fruit, granny smith, minerals, and a steely spine of acidity. The finish is long, complex, and succulent. Great size and balance makes this a wonderful food wine.

’06 Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis $24.99
The nose reveals a subtle perfume of apples, pears, peaches and stone. The palate displays both richness and balance as it delivers apple and peach notes, each braced by a rich minerality. This is a very refreshing white recommended with a wide variety of foods, especially antipasti and pasta dishes.

’01 Villa la Prata Brunello di Montalcino $44.99
“Full red-ruby. Quite reduced on the nose, with a dominant aroma of crushed blackberry. Sweet, dense and concentrated if a bit unrefined, with reduced flavors of dark berries, cherry and cola, complicated by smoke and meat. Very rich, old school Brunello with strong material and good backbone.” —IWC 89

’05 Luccarelli IGT Puglia Primitivo $6.97
An ultra spicy full-bodided red with loads of jammy plum and mountain fruit flavors. The wine has loads of impressive depth but it isn't over the top. The palate is full of round, ripe fruit (plum, dried cherry), leather, and fat. Ideal with grilled meats or pizza.

’04 Monte Antico IGT Tuscany Sangiovese Blend $8.99
Dark ripe fruit scents backed by hefty notes of the rugged Tuscan terroir dominate the nose. Juicy plum, red berry, and leather interplay beautifully on the palate that is enlivened by a subtle touch of acidity.

’03 Fratta Pasini Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso “Mondragon” $15.99

’05 Planeta IGT Sicily Grecanico Blend “La Segreta” $9.99
“Very attractive, with apple, apricot, peach and banana. Full-bodied, rich and oily, with lots of fruit on the finish.” —WA 88

’03 Castello del Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva Sangiovese Blend $17.97
“Wonderful perfumes of chocolate, berry and raspberry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with firm tannins and a long, refreshing aftertaste.” —WA 90

’02 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino $34.99

’01 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva $79.99

’05 Valditerra Gavi di Gavi $17.99
The nose is intense, with sweet hay, concrete, pounded stone, and flits of lemon peel. The palate has ample fat, and is laced with stone fruits and fresh cut grass. The finish is very long and thick with minerals, adding resonance.

New Zealand

’05 Redcliffe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $8.99
Buoyant scents of blooming flowers, lemon skins, lemongrass, quince blossoms and grapefruit. Mineral and wet stone accents dominate the racy palate.

’06 Sauvignon Republic Cellars Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $12.99
Pale straw in color, with tinges of green in the glass, the wine displays beautiful aromas of gooseberry, lemon zest, and a touch of sliced green pepper. Citrus fruit flavors predominate on the palate, rounded by hints of melon. Finishes with a brisk, clean acidity.

South Africa

’06 Sauvignon Republic Cellars Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc $12.99
“A lean, steely version, with gooseberry, flint and lime flavors that run through the racy finish.” —WS 88

Spain

’06 Abad Dom Bueno Bierzo Godello $11.99

’06 Artazu Navarra Rosé “Artazuri” $9.49
Offering up pretty flavors of red berries, orange peel, juicy plums and dark red cherry with a hints of citrus spice. The palate is as thirst quenching as it is refreshingly delicious. This rose is consistently one of our best selling summer wines and it is surely one of the best values on our shelves.

’04 Belondrade VdT de Castilla y Léon Verdejo “Quinta Apolonia” $11.99
Charming ripe citrus aromatics and exotic tropical fruit plus a deft touch of wood on the nose. Highly fleshy tones with a dense yet vibrant mouth feel make this a rich and supple white with a dazzling citrus infused minerality.

’02 Clos Severi Priorat Crianza $30.99
“...reveals slightly higher alcohol (14.25%) as well as sweet raspberry and cherry fruit with hints of blueberries, acacia flowers, and crushed rocks in the background. ...attractive, medium-bodied, nicely-layered, supple-textured, delicious …” —WA 91

’05 Conreria d'Scala Dei Priorat White “Les Bruguères” $25.99
“Pale gold. Intensely minerally aromas of pear skin and white peach. Tangy and energetic on the palate, the refreshingly bitter pear and apple flavors nicely firmed by juicy acidity. Gains weight and fleshes out on the finish, with the peach note returning. Intriguing stuff.” —IWC 89

’01 Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva Red $16.99
Ripe black fruit scents backed by smoky oak tones and thick liquid minerals. The palate holds loads of red plum, blackberry, spicy bramble and wood smoke. Firm tannins are wrought to the vibrant acidity. This is a great wine at a fair price.

’04 Tomàs Cusiné Costers del Segre “Vilosell” $12.99
“Deep ruby. Bright, fruit-driven aromas of redcurrant, cherry and cassis, with obvious but complementary oak spice and vanilla accents. Sweet and gentle but vivid in its red berry expression; this shows a cool restraint too. Brisk finish offers a subtle, lingering note of vanilla. This is delicious.” —IWC 90

’06 Estancia Piedra Toro Rosado $9.47
From 40 year-old Tinta de Toro vines, this hand harvested, cold stabilized Rosado is the perfect addition to your next picnic in the park. The nose has pretty aromatics of cherries and strawberry and the body of this hot pink temptress is sure to please with it's ample fruit flavor and vibrant acidity.

’03 Bodegas Luberri Rioja Reserva Red “Finca los Merinos” $52.99
“The star of the portfolio is the 2003 Finca Los Merinos, a single vineyard cuvee with the oldest vines on the estate (60-90 years). The wine spent 16 months in French oak before being bottled unfiltered. It is deep purple in color with complex aromas of vanilla, black currants, cherries and mocha. On the palate it is full-bodied, structured, well balanced, and has a lengthy finish.” —WA 92

’05 Bodegas Gormaz Ribera del Duero “Viña Gormaz” $8.99
“The 2005 Vina Gormaz Tempranillo, produced from 50+-year-old ungrafted Tempranillo vines, is as good a value as exists from the D.O. of Ribera del Duero. This unoaked wine is dark ruby-colored with aromas of earth, spice, mineral, plum, and black currants. This is followed by a medium-bodied, ripe wine, with layered flavors, light tannin, and good balance. ... Buy this one by the case!” —WA 90

NV Hidalgo Amontillado Jerez-Xérès-Sherry “Hidalgo Clásica” $8.79

’05 J. C. Conde Ribera del Duero “Neo Sentido” $25.99
“The 2004 Neo Sentido is 100% Tempranillo aged for 6 months in a mix of new and used French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it has an attractive perfume of cedar, vanilla, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry jam. Firmly structured, with good depth and concentration...” —WA 90

’04 La Solana Femal VT de Castilla Tempranillo “Pago Florentino” $13.49
“Serious efforts are being made to elevate quality in La Mancha and this is one signpost. The 2004 Pago Florentino is an estate bottled wine composed of 100% Tempranillo from young vines. It was aged for 12 months in new and used French and American oak. Dark ruby in color, it offers up attractive fruity aromas of plums, blueberry, and licorice with smoky, toasty notes in the background. This is followed by a lush, medium to full-bodied wine with a supple texture, ripe fruit, and good flavors in an easy-drinking, user-friendly style.... It is a very good value.” —WA 89

’04 San Alejandro Calatayud Garnacha “Las Rocas — Viñas Veijas” $15.99
“Inky violet. Aromas of blueberry, boysenberry, iron and cracked pepper show excellent intensity and focus. Spicy, concentrated and deep, with fine, dusty tannins giving spine to, but not intruding on, the sweet dark fruit flavors. Finishes sweet, juicy and long, with a persistent blackberry quality. ” —IWC 91

’05 Conreria d'Scala Dei Priorat White “Les Bruguères” $25.99
“Pale gold. Intensely minerally aromas of pear skin and white peach. Tangy and energetic on the palate, the refreshingly bitter pear and apple flavors nicely firmed by juicy acidity. Gains weight and fleshes out on the finish, with the peach note returning. Intriguing stuff.” —IWC 89

’99 López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Rioja Reserva Red $25.99
“Pale red with a brick rim. Rose, redcurrant and dried strawberry on the nose, along with a hint of white pepper. Light and delicate in texture, almost ethereal in its red fruit presentation. Silky, almost gossamer in texture and weight, with precise red berry and pomegranate flavors and no obvious tannins. If you looked at this funny, it might disintegrate. Definitely for fans of the type, and I hope that their bottles are in as good condition as mine was.” —IWC 90

’96 López de Heredia Viña Gravonia Rioja Crianza White $18.97
A classic wine from one of (if not) the most traditional producers in Spain. The nose is laced with warm wax, pollen, soft apple, and mineral. The palate follows through with more apple, wax, and mineral, adding preserved lemon, nut, and a hint of honeysuckle. With fantastic acidity and near perfect balance, this wine still has many years of life left in it.

NV Lustau Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Fino “Jarana Light” .375L $6.99
“The crisp, light-bodied, pungent, potent non-vintage Light Fino Jarana is redolent of the smells and flavors of roasted nuts.” —WA 90

NV Lustau Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Amontillado “Los Arcos Dry” $10.99
“The dry, medium amber-hued non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos offers good body as well as a heady personality.” —WA 90

NV Lustau Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Amontillado “Almacenista Manual Fontadez Florida” $29.99
“Apple, molasses, cocoa and walnut notes converge with the tangy, mouthwatering structure.” —WS 88

’00 Mas d'en Gil Priorat “Coma Vella” $35.99
“The 2000 Coma Vella possesses a deep ruby/purple color in addition to significant amounts of spicy, barrique-influenced raspberry fruit, medium body, good elegance, and a touch of minerality.” —WA 87

’03 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Crianza Red “Monte Real” $11.99
Made from Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano grapes. Deep dark cherry red color. Fruity aromas with hints of spice, coconut, and vanilla from new oak aging. Robust in the mouth, with red and black berry notes, ripe tannins and a well-integrated finish.

’01 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Reserva Red “Monte Real” $16.49
Made from 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, 5% Graciano grapes picked from the Cenicero and Sonsierra vineyards. Aged for a minimum of 3 years, both in oak casks and in the bottle before being released. A wine with that unmistakable Rioja personality. Deep cherry red color with well defined, supremely balanced aromas of wood, red cherry, plum, cedar and sweet mineral spice. Full bodied and silky on the palate with soft, polished tannins and a long finish. Very elegant.

’04 Montebaco Ribera del Duero Crianza “Semele” $15.99
“The 2004 Semele is 90% Tempranillo and 10% Merlot aged for 12 months in used French and American oak. This purple-colored wine has a fragrant bouquet of cedar, spice box, blueberry, and blackberry which jumps from the glass. Medium-bodied with some elegance, it has a streamlined style with ample fruit, good acidity, and ripe tannin, all of which are nicely balanced. This well-made wine should continue to evolve for 2-3 years and drink well for a decade. It is also an excellent value.” —WA 89

’05 Bodega Mustiguillo VdT El Terrerazo Bobal Blend “Mestizaje” $13.99
“The 2005 Mestizaje is composed of 70% Bobal with the balance equal parts Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit comes from vines planted on chalk and limestone at high altitude in the Terrerazo zone of Utiel-Requena. .... Purple in color, the wine offers aromas of pain grille, damp earth, vanilla, black cherry, and black currant. Thick and chewy on the palate, the wine has excellent depth and concentration leading to a tannic finish. ” —WA 89

’01 Oscar Tobia Rioja Reserva Red $28.99
“The 2001 Oscar Tobia Reserva, from a great Rioja vintage, was in barrel for 18 months and offers additional complexity. There is plenty of toasty oak, earth, charcoal, and black cherry in the nose which is followed by a wine with all the material for several years of additional development.” —WA 90

’03 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Crianza Red “Puerta Vieja” $9.49
Pronounced red cherry and black plum aromatics are framed by coconut and toasty vanilla. On the palate these notes continue and meld with hints of spice. The acidity is seamless and the palate suave and supple. A very elegant wine for the price.

’06 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja White “Puerta Vieja” $6.99
Bright lemon and lime skins on the nose gives way to hints of crushed stones. The palate on this pretty yet seemingly understated white has plenty of vibrant acidity and deft citrus notes. Ideal with shellfish.

’04 Ramiro Wine Cellars VdT de Castilla y Léon Tempranillo “Condita” $15.99
“These two innovative cuvees produced by Eduardo Garcia are blends of fruit from Ribera del Duero and Toro and could be likened to the “garage” wines of Saint-Emilion. The 2004 Condita (650 cases produced) is 100% Tempranillo sourced from vineyards averaging 25-50 years of age. Twenty percent was aged in new French oak and 80% in used French and American oak. This opaque purple-colored wine has an expressive nose of toast, vanilla, earth, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur.” —WA 88

’03 Viña Sastre Ribera del Duero Crianza $24.99
“The “value” in Vina Sastre’s lineup is the 2003 Crianza, a 100% Tempranillo cuvee aged 18 months in new French oak and bottled unfiltered. It is purple in color with plenty of toasty oak and spicy black fruit aromas. The winery was able to handle 2003’s extreme heat without difficulty reflected in the depth and layering of fruit, ripe tannins, and excellent length.” —WA 88

’05 El Sequé Alicante Monastrell Blend “Viñedos de El Sequé” $9.49
“The 2005 Vinedos de El Seque is composed of 80% Monastrell, 10% Syrah, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 4-6 months in French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers a superior nose of graphite, truffle, mocha, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Full-flavored and supple on the palate, its personality is formed by gobs of sweet, ripe fruit with all components in balance. ... It is a sensational value worth buying by the case.” —WA 90

United States of America

California

’04 Baron Herzog Central Coast Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon $11.99
Lush and smooth-textured, this super red is packed with a blend of blackberry, cassis, plum, sweet black licorice, herb and chocolate flavors, all seamlessly integrated with supple tannins and elegant finesse.

’05 Baron Herzog Central Coast Kosher Chardonnay $10.99
Smooth textured yet lively on the palate, this well balanced Chardonnay serves up a zesty array of apple, pear and creamy vanilla flavors.

’05 Bogle California Merlot $7.97
Dark cherry fruit dominates the nose and palate upon the first taste, soon followed by a gentle hints of warm anise and vanilla. Touches of pipe tobacco, spicy oak and silken tannins lend weight to the finish.

’04 Brander Santa Barbara Santa Ynez Valley Merlot $18.49
Wonderful concentration with loads of plum, earth, and dry leaves. Four months in small French and American oak give this firm merlot a touch of wood to complement-- but not mask its delicious and terroir driven personality. Finishes long, with a hint of dark chocolate and toast.

’05 Brewer-Clifton Sweeney Canyon Santa Barbara Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay $57.97
California gold in the glass. Orange blossoms, flavors of lime, minerals and a hint of persimmons dominate the palate. This medium bodied Chardonnay has tremendous breadth and impressive richness. One of the best expressions of Chardonnay out of California, for the Chard lover on a special occasion.

’06 Castle Rock California Pinot Noir $11.49
The ruby red color is a prelude to the raspberries, candied fruit, rose petals and white pepper on the nose. On the palate, bright strawberry fruit and spice intermingle with a pleasant balance of tannin and acidity. The finish is fleshy and tasty. This wine is a huge winner on the price to quality ratio barometer...but better than that, it is delicious! Enjoy it as part of a spring barbecue featuring salmon burgers or grilled chicken.

’04 Cliff Lede Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Blend “Claret” $30.99
Ripe plum and blackcurrant dominate the nose which also carries jasmine, vanilla, and cedar. The palate expands from cherry and bitter chocolate to blueberry flavors that resonate on the finish. A serious claret.

’05 Cline Sonoma Zinfandel $18.99
Dark mountain fruit including ripe black cherry and juicy raspberry on the nose and palate. Warm spicy notes and a lasting touch of vanilla from oak aging are backed by firm, supple tannins. This wine is drinking beautifully right now and will continue to over the next four years.

’06 Copain California Pinot Noir “Saisons des Vins — Le Printemps” $12.99
Pretty strawberry and cherry aromatics on this Pinot Noir rose from one of our favorite California producers. The palate carries a lot of the same flavors over from the nose. Soft ripe fruit and vibrant acidity make this an easy drinking summer quaffer.

’04 De Tierra Monterey Syrah $22.99

’04 Dry Creek Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $15.99
Dark ruby with shimmering purple hues along the rim of the glass. Deep aromas of midnight-black cherry and juicy plum along with a suggestion of vanilla and a dash of freshly cracked black pepper. On the palate, the flavors are complex and balanced with deep blackberry, coffee, and cedar along with a dusting of dark chocolate. This finish ties all of the flavors together with silken tannins.

’05 Dry Creek Sonoma Russian River Valley Chardonnay $14.99
Abundant aromas of peach, apricot, pear and toasted almonds. More complex aromas of spice and hazelnut unfurl after a brief aeration in the glass. The palate carries crisp ripe white and citrus fruit flavors that are backed by elegant acidity that are evenly rounded with subtle, creamy oak nuances. The finish is long and carries additional soft vanilla and creamy lemon elements.

’05 Etude Carneros Pinot Noir $37.99
Lovely aromas of ultra-ripe red fruit spice, dense minerality and a soft, earthy note of forest floor. This broad-shouldered Pinot Noir carries ample black cherry, black plum and other profoundly aromatic warm juicy fruit. The mellow oak notes on the complex finish linger beautifully with this Pinot Noir's supple acidity.

’04 Far Niente Napa Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon $96.99
Black currant, dark semi-sweet chocolate and perfume are all layered on the ripe nose. The wine provides a big and full entry, yet the tannins are balanced and posses an underlying silkiness. On the palate, ripe cassis and sweet spices are seamlessly sewn to well-integrated oak notes that linger over the impressive fruit-driven finish.

’03 Girard Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Blend “Artistry” $31.99
Creamy leather, red and black berries, and a hint of tar on the nose. The palate shows more leather, cream, and berry character along with grippy yet velvety tannin, good balance, and fresh, vibrant acidity. Wow, an intense, rustic red.

’05 Gordon Brothers Columbia Valley Merlot “Family Vineyards” $16.99
A deep ruby color typifies the style of this bold Merlot. Rich aromas of black cherry pie, spice and a hint of rose petals follow through onto the palate. The mouthfeel is rich and the finish ends with smooth, round tannins.

’04 Hedges Red Mountain Merlot/Cabernet Blend “Three Vineyards” $18.99
A classic Red Mountain wine showing deep, dense color, firm yet supple tannins, and well defined acidity. A majority blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine boasts loads of power and impressive depth yet it has a delicate fruity finesse. Ideal with grilled steaks.

’03 Herzog Sonoma Alexander Valley Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon “Special Reserve” $30.99
An ultra rich, full-bodied Cabernet with complex black cherry, anise, herb, and chocolate flavors that pairs perfectly with hearty dishes.

’03 Hess Napa Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon “Collection” $32.99
The aroma is a concentrated expression of cassis, black cherry, vanilla, brown sugar and mint. The palate reveals a broad range of flavors from boysenberry to espresso which are richly framed with ripe mountain tannins.

’04 Paul Hobbs Napa Cabernet Sauvignon $72.99
“The bottled 2004 Cabernet Sauvignons performed even better than they did from barrel. A good introduction to what Paul Hobbs does so well (good vineyards and winemaking techniques) is the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa. There are 3,640 cases of this dense ruby/purple-tinged Cabernet. Its big, sweet bouquet of chocolate, cassis, and loamy soil scents is followed by a wine revealing an opulent texture as well as 10-12 years of longevity.” —WA 90

’04 Paul Hobbs Napa Cabernet Sauvignon “Cross Barn” $43.99
Ripe red currant, golden raisins and bramble notes on the nose. Rich and ripe red fruit flavorspredominate on the palate while sweet cedar notes and supple tannins accent the elegant finish. The second wine of Paul Hobbs, this is an offering not to be overlooked.

’05 Paul Hobbs Sonoma Russian River Valley Chardonnay $43.99
A gorgeous wine reminiscent of a fine Puligny-Montrachet. It is pale gold in color with creamy orange, lime, and nectarine aromas and hints of hibiscus and lily. On the palate, the wine has abundant flavors of golden apple, fig, and tangerine, with a drizzle of butter and pear on the mid-palate. These flavors are balanced with mild, yielding acidity and a crisp minerality on the lengthy finish. Full-bodied and elegant.

’02 J Sonoma Russian River Valley Brut Sparkling Wine $26.99
The 2002 J Brut exudes enticing aromas of white fruit, citrus, lemon and lime zest, and sweet honeydew melon aromatics. Ripe pear and citrus flavors emerge on the palate, turning over in the mouth with a mix of honeysuckle and vanilla cream flavors. All this leads to a lengthy finish, highlighted with a hint of ginger. This wine will pair nicely with light summertime brunches as well as elegant dinner fare.

’04 Justin Paso Robles Syrah $23.99
“Firm and trim, with a pleasant band of earth, spice, dried berry and hazelnut scents that are well-proportioned, turning complex.” —WS 89

’05 Liberty School Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon $12.49
This fruit forward Cabernet has bright and juicy aromas of red cherry puree, cassis, and just a hint of leather. In the mouth the wine is big but supple, with ripe, round tannin and integrated acidity. Finishes juicy, with hints of vanilla, ripe plum, and cassis.

NV Marietta California Zinfandel “Old Vine Lot 42” $9.99
Old Vine Red from Marietta is a proprietary red wine, a kitchen-sink blend in the truest sense of the word. It is comprised primarily of Zinfandel, Petite Syrah and Carignane as well as smaller amounts of Cabernet and Syrah. Various Italian varietals round out the blend. A hearty and very flavorful red with lovely inflections of black berry, chocolate, cherry and sweet resin notes. Unapologetically assessable, this is a great wine with BBQ.

’06 Mirassou California Pinot Noir $7.49
Pretty notes of ripe strawberries and cherry cola on the nose are followed by flavorful plum and juicy berry. Readily accessible and reasonably priced, this Pinot Noir is a casual easy drinking quaffer.

’03 Newton Napa Merlot Blend “Claret” $16.99
“The red wines here are made in a European style based on elegance, structure, and the potential to last and improve in the bottle. The least expensive as well as most approachable offering, the 2003 Claret, exhibits a dark ruby/plum color along with a sweet nose of red and black currants and spice. Supple-textured, round, and pure, this is an elegant, medium-bodied red...” —WA

’04 Ojai Clos Pepe Santa Barbara Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir $54.99
“Tightly wound, intense and concentrated, with a complex mix of earthy cherry, wild berry, blueberry and spicy nutmeg notes. Tannins provide firm structure. The mineral and pebble flavors join the rich fruit on the finish.” —WS 92

’04 Ojai Santa Barbara Syrah $23.97
Great aromatics of red fruit, blackberry, coco, smoked meat and sweet violets. The palate is a highly elegant expression of ultra ripe Syrah fruit and terroir spice. This gem has stunning depth and a seemingly endless array of red and black fruit flavors. Elegant silken tannins ride out on the lingering finish.

’04 Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard Napa Cabernet Sauvignon $99.99
“The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon Vineyard (a 1,730-case cuvee of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc) has an inky dark ruby/purple color, a wonderfully sweet nose of espresso roast, fudge, blackberry, and cassis with a hint of incense and smoke. The wine is full-bodied, broadly flavored, opulent, and voluptuous...” —WA 94

’05 Schug Carneros Chardonnay $19.99
This California Chardonnay has all of the powerful elegance and finesse of a white Burgundy. It possesses a ripe, spicy tropical bouquet with flavors of bright citrus, juicy pear and mineral infused apple butter. Well-balanced acidity gives this Chardonnay a crisp, clean finish.

’03 Stelzner Vineards Napa Stags Leap District Merlot $24.99
Aromatics and flavors of fresh cherry jam, toasted almonds, wild thyme and black truffles. The wine's impressive structure holds this effortless melody of flavors together. The finish ligers with licorice, dark chocolate, plum, and dried orange peel.

’05 Topel Monterey Pinot Noir “Serendipity” $17.99
A nose of black cherry, earth, and cola nut. On the palate there are bright flavors of bing cherries, blackberries and soft rose petals. The silky mouthfeel of this highly elegant Pinot leads to a delightful lingering finish.

’05 Westerly Vineyards Santa Barbara Santa Ynez Valley Merlot $19.99
Big red fruits and sweet oak, followed by rich,multi-layered flavors of black cherry, cassis and plum dominate the elegant nose. Smoky earth and dried herb notes add to this Merlot's fruity palate, along with nuances of clove and dark chocolate that emerge on the middle palate. A firm, smooth texture unfolds with fine tannins along the impressive lingering finish.

Oregon

’04 Dusky Goose Willamette Dundee Hills Pinot Noir $59.99
Massive amounts of dark, rich black fruits and velvet orange blossoms are currently on display within the nose of this vibrant and deeply rewarding youthful gem. Supple, juicy red fruit fruits explode on the dense palate that pleases with an abundance of red fruit integrated with notes of oak and spice melded to the elegant finish.

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