- 06 Lokoya Mt Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): Handsome poker face of blackberry & espresso; will show its hand in like 8 yrs $200 A- #
- 05 Verite “La Joie” (Sonoma County): Band-aid funk crashing an otherwise opulent black fruit party; Warning – for Brett-heads only! $150 B #
- 08 Kimmel Vineyards Chardonnay (Mendocino): Tiny production of a (maybe too) big wine; great acidity & minerals kick it up a notch. $32 B+ #
- 07 V. Sattui Vittorio’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): A black cherry & herbs aromatherapy bath after a very long day. $35 B+ #
- 08 V. Sattui Early Harvest White Riesling (CA): One of the tastiest, liveliest Rieslings you’ll find south of the WA state border. $18 B #
- 07 Volta Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): Nice to welcome them back; this dark, big & beautifully balanced Cab was worth the wait. $60 A- #
- 05 Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley): This one joined the Dark (ginormous dried fruit) Side. $86 B+ #
- 06 Marita’s Vineyard Select Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): Fig, sandalwood & you do, in fact, go well together. $150 A- #
