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‘17 BOGLE MERLOT $11 CALIFORNIA
‘18 MOUNTAIN VIEW CABERNET SAUVIGNON $12 CALIFORNIA
over thirty years later, Mountain View Winery continues to offer some of the finest California values on the market. Taste why!
‘17 LEESE FITCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON $12 CALIFORNIA
don & sons {Sebastiani) are turning out top notch wines at prices well below market
‘18 LEESE FITCH PINOT NOIR $12 CALIFORNIA
soft tannins low acidity big fruit.
‘18 CROSBY CABERNET SAUVIGNON $12 CALIFORNIA
our favorite Cab from Cali under $15
NV FREY ORGANIC RED no added sulfites $11 MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA
‘18 BODAN ROAN PINOT NOR $12 CALIFORNIA
there isn’t a tastier pinot noir coming out of california for the price!
‘18 BLACK’S STATION CABERNET SAUVIGNON $12 CALIFORNIA
big full throttle cabernet from Yolo county.
NV ROSENBLUM ZINFANDEL “Vintner’s Cuvee XXXVIII” $13 CALIFORNIA
one of Californias best known growers of Zinfandel.
‘19 FOUR VINES ZINFANDEL “OLD VINES” $12 LODI, CALIFORNIA
four Vines Old Vine Zinfandel features ripe black cherry and wild raspberry flavors with a hefty dusting of spice and zesty pepper.
‘19 CASTLE ROCK PINOT NOIR $15 WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
‘18 RICKSHAW CABERNET SAUVIGNON $14 CALIFORNIA
balseca’s pick of the year!
‘18 CROSBY ZINFANDEL $15 CALIFORNIA
‘17 CANNONBALL CABERNET SAUVIGNON $16 CALIFORNIA
cannonball express! yummy
‘17 LIBERTY SCHOOL CABERNET SAUVIGNON $16 PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA
this Cabernet is a staple for any wine lover. At first glance the deep garnet color fades into brickish red edge. Aromas first greet you with warm vanilla, fresh currants and lightly toasted oak notes. On the palate, lush approachable tannins smoothly coat your mouth. Dark fruit, savory herbs and clean bright acidity finish with lingering sweet oak, making this wine extremely food friendly.
‘18 FREY SYRAH organic/no added sulfites $17 MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA
‘18 FREY ZINFANDEL organic/ no added sulfites $17 MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA
‘18 FORMATION PINOT NOIR $17 ARROYO SECO, CALIFORNIA
monterey has arrived
‘19 TRENTADUE “OLD PATCH” RED $17 CALIFORNIA
the 2018 OPR Red is predominately Zinfandel blended with Petite Sirah and Carignane resulting in very fruity yet complex and full bodied Rhone- like style wine.
‘18 SEAN MINOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON “4B” $18 NORTH COAST, CALIFORNIA
sean’s Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is ruby in color and displays aromas of lavender, cedar and raspberry fruit. Flavors of blackberries and raspberries combined with hints of savory spices coat the palate. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish.
‘17 PITCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON $19 COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON ORGANIC
certified organic cabernet sauvignon that is simply hard to beat for the price coming out of the columbia valley
‘18 RAMSAY PETITE SIRAH $20 NORTH COAST, CALIFORNIA
the warm lush varietal Petite Sirah is crafted perfectly by Kent Rasmussen
‘19 ICONIC WINES “SIDEKICK” CABERNET SAUVIGNON $19 CALIFORNIA
classic Lodi Cab-big and fruit forward.
‘18 RAMSAY CABERNET SAUVIGNON $19 NORTH COAST, CALIFORNIA
Restaurants love these wines because their style goes so well with a wide variety of foods. Kent chooses grapes and blends with great care to achieve stylistic continuity, year in, year out.
‘18 JOSH CABERNET SAUVIGNON $19 CALIFORNIA
the deutsch family strikes again!
‘18 THREE FINGER JACK CABERNET SAUVIGNON $20 LODI,CALIFORNIA
dark fruit and intense flavors come from Lodi’s generous sun and vines dug by hand into precious Lodi dirt.
‘16 EX-LIBRIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, $20 WASHINGTON
killer cab from the Columbia valley. full and well balanced-a steal for $20
‘18 CHATEAU BIANCA PINOT NOIR, $20 WILLAMETTE VALLEY OREGON
our vote goes to Chateau Bianca for the best $20 Pinot Noir from the west coast
‘18 STRINGTOWN PINOT NOIR ORGANIC $20 WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
stringtown was born of the need in the market for affordable, high-quality, domestic Pinot Noir. All the grapes grown for Stringtown are done so without pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Here, the focus is on organic farming that examines the ecological .
‘18 FREY CABERNET SAUVIGNON organic/no added sulfites $20 MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA
‘18 CAMP CABERNET SAUVIGNON $22 SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
rock solid cab that drinks like a wine three times the price. The wines are aged in real oak barrels and/or stainless steel tanks vs. alternatives or flavoring agents. All lots were fermented in stainless steel with a minimal 1-2 punchdowns or pumpovers per day and aged 9 months in neutral French oak barrels.
‘18 CAMP ZINFANDEL $22 SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
camp was created by the Hobo Wine Company in 2013 to showcase the quality and value of Sonoma County wine.
‘18 THE CRITIC CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA $23, CALIFORNIA
soft and approachable nose with hints of dark fruit and a touch of smokiness. Flavors of Bing cherry and caramel on the palate, followed by a smooth round finish that lingers with a touch of currant and spice.
‘17 B-SIDE CABERNET SAUVIGNON $23 NORTH COAST, CALIFORNIA
the fleshy, fruit-forward palate is packed with flavor including juicy fruit, cassis, melted chocolate and hints of Blackstrap molasses. The deep, dark fruit.
‘18 AU BON CLIMAT PINOT NOIR $27 SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
the best of Santa Barbara ABC
‘17 PALI WINE COMPANY PINOT NOIR “ALPHABETS” WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON $29
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‘18 MATTHEWS CABERNET SAUVIGNON $25 WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON
plum jam, black currants, cassis and vanilla. With air, swirling brings dark baking spices mixed with strawberry puree and dried Applewood. The palate is fleshy with dark brooding fruits and a hint of crème brûlée. Cabernet that is vibrant with firm structure, while maintaining a fresh and composed profile.
‘19 CAMP CABERNET FRANC, SONOMA CALIFORNIA $27
‘18 FAILLA PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON $35
Lean, elegant, aromatic, and filled with mouthwatering natural acidity and taut tannins bound together with fresh herb aromas and brambly fruit on the palate. Rosehips, pomegranates, orange zest, bright cherries all come to mind on the first smell, setting you up for a bounty of beautifully perfumed aromatics and an iron-rich and rocky mineral backbone
‘17 THE CALLING CABERNET SAUVIGNON,NAPA, CALIFORNIA $35
jim nantz is a partner- terrific full-bodied napa
‘17 HINDSIGHT “20 20” CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA, CALIFORNIA $34
This is a dense, full‐bodied wine with ripe blackberry and currant aromas with hints of vanilla, oak, coffee and cocoa aged in 50% new oak and 50% neutral oak. This wine shows great weight and a full round mid‐palate with a long‐lingering finish found only in the best of vintages.
‘17 SONOMA CUTRER PINOT NOIR $40 RUSSIAN RIVER, CALIFORNIA
cara morrison is on top of her game! taste why
‘17 RIDGE ZINFANDEL “EAST BENCH” $40 CALIFORNIA ORGANIC
ripe blackberry, cocoa and mint on the nose. Brambly red fruit palate with a tannic grip, finishes with notes of chapparel and licorice.
‘18 WADE “THREE BY WADE” CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA $45
owned by the legendary NBA star Duane Wade. Fabulous well balanced Cab Sauv
‘18 FAILLA PINOT NOIR “WILLAMETTE VALLEY” $45 OREGON
‘19 BRICK HOUSE PINOT NOIR “RIBBON RIDGE” $45 WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
in what was once the farm's horse barn, they produce about 3,800 cases in accordance with both standards - native yeast fermentations and minimal handling to produce wines that are both elegant and profound in their simplicity. All the Brick House wines are produced and Bottled by hand on their 40 acre farm. They count on indigenous yeast fermentations and rarely fine (and never filter) their wines.
‘18 Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Pinot Noir Winemaker's Release Woodford Reserve Barrel Finish $60 Russian River Valley
‘17 RAMEY CLARET $50 NAPA, CALIFORNIA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec. Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc.
‘16 ELIZABETH SPENCER CABERNET SAUVIGNON $53 NAPA, CALIFORNIA
rich in color and flavor, right out of the gate. This wine presents a deeply saturated, garnet hue in the glass, with aromas of cassis and cigar box, and notes of dried cherries on the nose. A balanced, velvety palate showcases Ripe Satsuma plum on the entry and finishes with Bing cherry and dusty dutch cocoa. Natural acidity lends a youthful brightness enhancing it’s drink now appeal, while simultaneously structuring the wine for graceful age-ability.