Cal's Picks Tasting

Seven 1oz tastings and one bonus. Through August 22.

2006 Frick Winery Cinsaut

2005 Odd Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon--Napa Valley

2009 Bodegas Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha

2006 Sebastiani Secolo--Sonoma Valley

2007 Grey Stack Cellars Syrah--Marie's Block, Dry Stack Vineyard, Bennett Valley

2007 Two Angels, Angel's Secret Merlot--Mayacamas Mountains, Sonoma Valley

2008 Gary Farrell Russian River Pinot Noir

BONUS: 

2006 Kamen Cabernet --Sonoma Valley

NEXT WEEK: Merlot

Cabernet Line Up

$16 for seven Cabernets and a bonus. Through August 8.

2007 Bommarito--Napa Valley

2004 Chatom Vineyards--Calaveras County (great food wine!)

2004 Freemark Abbey--Napa Valley

2005 Armida Winery--Alexander Valley Reserve

2007 Casaeda--Napa Valley (nose of aged cedar & dried shoe leather, black fruit; fabulous food wine)

2007 Geyser Peak--Alexander Valley ("A steal")

2008 Del Dotto Caves--Napa Valley (83% Cab, 17% Merlot; soft midpalate from the Merlot, very restrained; tons of fruit and good acid for structure)

BONUS: 

2007 Sebastiani--Alexander Valley (Aged in 50% French Oak which imparts a vanilla spice and 50% Neutral American/Hungarian Oak, imparting a green graininess; would be tremendous paired with aged grilled steaks, savory stews or carne asada)

NEXT WEEK: Mystery Reds

Wine Sale

Stop by and pick up a few extra bottles for dining al fresco or a few cases to build your cellar.

1-5 bottles -- 10% off

6-11 bottles -- 15% off

12 or more bottles -- 20% off

The fine print: Sale wines limited to stock on hand and do not include tasting schedule wines or new arrivals. Sizes include 375ml, 500ml, and 750ml. No discount on magnum or larger bottles.

Merlot Tasting Line Up

$10.25 for seven Merlot tastings and a bonus. Through Monday, June 6th.

2004 Storrs Winery -- San Ysidro District

2006 Esser Vineyards

2006 Rowland Cellars -- Ramspeck, Napa Valley

2002 Woodward Winery -- Walla Walla Valley

2007 Blackstone Winery -- Sonoma Reserve

2006 Eagle Rock Vineyards -- Odd Lot, Napa Valley

2007 Chateau Ste Michelle

BONUS: Emmolo -- Napa Valley Merlot

Cherryblock Magnums Special Deal

Just arrived! VERY hard to find magnums of 2007 Sebastiani Cherryblock.  Considered their flagship wine, the '07 is the winemaker's ultimate interpretation of a Sonoma Valley Cab blend. 

750 ml are $82.50 and magnums generally retail around $170.  We're offering them for $134.99.  Sorry, no other discounts apply on this special deal.  Time to stock your cellar...