The Wine Selection

Light, fresh aromas of white peaches and honeydew. Very, very pale gold in color. Crisp, crunchy flavors of melon rind, lychee, peach, and hint of fresh cut grass. Very clean, fresh finish.

Immediate aromas of apricots, minerals, white flowers, melons, powdered sugar, white peaches, lime and kiwis. In the mouth, the attack is immediately driven by beautiful ripe acidity and tremendous minerality. Beautiful notes of honey and ripe apricots make for a lovely, long finish.

Tropical fruits dominate the nose with banana, lemon, and citrus. Hints of sweet toasting oak, vanilla bean and fig fill in the palate. The balanced acidity, with just enough creaminess to add depth, finishes bright and plays nicey with food. $12/bottle

Aromas of orange and lime blossoms, almonds, white currants and chestnut honey all emerge with air to provide lovely background aromatics. On the attack the wine embodies minerality and sense of place. The flavors are the essence of crushed stone. This wine is about focus, intensity and elegance. The finish is long, crisp and clean.

Medium bodied wine with a yellow to copper-pink color and aromas of pear, apple, and/or melon. Yummy!

Lively cherry and floral aromatics, good acidity and ripe red fruit flavors. Wine will pair beautifully with more robust foods from grilled artichokes, pork tenderloin to spicy Asian foods. This wine is made from Sangiovese grapes.

Smoky blackberry and dark cherry aromas, signaling the showiness of this young Cabernet. Packed with juicy black fruit flavors–especially cassis–this is a big mouthful of Cab, with dried herbs and earth on the slightly chewy finish.

Floral aromas featuring orange blossom and roses with an under-lying current of citrus rind and minerality. Full yet crisp on the palate, developing lemon, mango and passion fruit flavors while retaining firm acidity and a great finish.

15% Pinot Noir, 35% Syrah, 50% Merlot. Again, one of my favorite all around red blends. Wonderful Pinot introduction and finish, with the Syrah mid-fruit palate and Merlot body. Fully integrated and food friendly. Winemaker is Cody Wright – son of renowned winemaker, Ken Wright.

Beautiful deep garnet in color. Aromas of black cherries and cola nuts. Tempting flavors of plum, cherry and red raspberry, joined by sweet oak spice mid-palate. Long finish of cherry with a hint of sage.

This wine unveils aromas of pomegranates and red cherries, followed by a fruit-driven wine that shows off ripe Rainier cherries and raspberries. Its well-integrated tannins beautifully back up all the fruit.

Red Blend; of pinot noir, syrah and zinfandel. This is a fun sipping fruit bomb with bright spicy raspberry, cherry pie fruit flavours.

Aromas of baking spices, tangerine zest, and white peach. Smooth texture and intense on the palate. 90 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate.

Aromas of black cherry, bramble and black pepper. A fruit-forward, yet structured and textured palate of black plum and currant finishing with wood vanillas and spice.

When you’re feeling a little warm you can enjoy a cool glass brimming with flavors of musky cantaloupe, exotic guava, and crisp grapefruit, with just a hint of fresh-mown grass to add complexity. Do yourself a favor and try this with some smoky grilled vegetables and shrimp skewers.

This distinct “old world style” of wine displays deep aromas of ripe black cherries and licorice, rich with spice and toasty oak notes that carry into a long luscious finish.

Intense aromas of plum, leather and oak. Rich, creamy flavors of black cherry and blackberry. Chewy tannins and impressions of black cherry and mocha in the lingering close.

Blend of 82% cab, 15% merlot, 3% malbec – a blend of lush fruit with aromas of deep blackberry, currant and toasted oak. The wine has rich texture and flavors of cherry, plum and toasty vanilla.

Bordeaux blend that is easy on the palate. Very approachable wine with aromas of baking spice, bing cherry and milk chocolate. Dark red fruit flavors transitioning seamlessly to soft tannins and balanced acidity. I had a chance to sample this wine recently and fell in love with it! 75% Cab Sauv with remaining 25% mix of Cab Franc, Merlot and Syrah.

A plumy, generous wine with definition and focus in its aromas and flavor. Wonderful minerality that frames the long, delicate finish. Sweet raspberries, menthol, licorice and spices add complexity. Received 90 pts from Robert Parker, Wine Advocate.

Lovely nose of bright red fruit and sweet spices. Cherry and red berry flavors are layered with pie spices and hints of flowers. Deep ruby and quite rich. 13.5% alcohol makes for a perfect wine for long, conversation-filled dinner parties. A fantastic Pinot Noir for less than $25.

Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Ripe juicy plum fruit aromas. Medium to full body with a broad palate. Lively acidity leads to a fruity and persistent finish. $23/bottle

Abundant aromas of perfectly ripe cherry, earth, vanilla, green tea and clove. Loaded with flavors of juicy cranberry fruit on the palate, and caramel on the finish.

Exotic, spicy aromas melding with dark cherry and blackberry notes, high-lighted by hints of violet and lavender. Thius wine finishes long and silky, revealing its cherry core in the delicious finish.