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Booker Vineyard White Paso Robles 2010 California

An extremely limited blend of Roussanne & Viognier from Booker Vineyard in Paso Robles. Extended contact with the skins has given the wine a golden but cloudy color (don't be scared!). A rich, viscous texture, honeyed floral and citrusy-like flavors, full bodied & creamy. Vegan Friendly. -April

$50.00

Holus Bolus Syrah Santa Barbara County 2009 California

Always interesting, always good. Holus Bolus has become one of California's most reliable, go to producers of Syrah. Although it changes from year to year, as it should, you can bet it will always give you a pure expression of grape and terroir. This vintage is fuller than last year's, a bit more Central Coast as opposed to St. Joseph. The texture is more lush, but the classic Syrah markers of cassis, black fruit, pepper remain. Made by husband and wife team Peter Hunken & Amy Christine.

$24.75

Alban Vineyards Estate Syrah "Patrina" Edna Valley 2009 California

When it comes to Rhone varietals grown in California, John Alban is The Man. He is one of the founding fathers of the Rhone Rangers and the game changing Hospice du Rhone. Patrina comes from several parcels of younger vines that were previously sold to other producers. This is a wine that is priced well below his other estate wines and produced in quantities large enough to reach more interested parties. This means you and a few of your friends will be able to get your hands on a bottle. Characteristically bold, richly textured and nuanced. You can enjoy this now but it will certainly develop over the next ten years. -George

$49.25

Storm Pinot Noir Le Bon Climat Vineyard Santa Maria Valley 2008 California

Ernst Storm is a young winemaker whose path has led him from his native South Africa to Southern California. When he is not working as assistant winemaker at Curtis winery, he is busy with his own Storm label. For this bottling, the fruit came from Jim Clendenen's organically certified Le Bon Climat vineyard. The result is a true to form, Santa Maria Pinot Noir. Balanced, complex and elegant. 100 cases produced.

$39.00

Ojai Pinot Noir "Bien Nacido" Santa Maria Valley 2008 California

A current favorite at SLW. Vibrant cherries, blackberry and complex floral notes come together gracefully on a plush, mid-weight frame. This shows gorgeous inner perfume of rose petals and juicy fruit through to the striking finish. -April

$30.00

Guild Red Wine Lot # 04 Columbia Valley 2009

An “off the hook” red blend. Mainly Syrah, with some Mourvedre, Cinsault, and a tiny, little bit of Grenache. This wine is made by four rock star winemakers from Oregon. Their goal is to produce grape juice that smells and tastes like “something.” What that “something” is for you, will be your own discovery. -Wilder

$15.25

Piedrasassi "P.S." Syrah Central Coast 2010 California

This wine from the Central Coast is dark, rich, and smooth. Winemaker Sachi Moorman sourced his fruit from vineyards carefully selected to create the spicy and bold notes that showcase the unique qualities of the Santa Ynez Valley. Great on its own or paired with grilled meats. -June

$18.00

Habit Chenin Blanc "Jurassic Park Vineyard" Santa Ynez 2010 California

We were working the Alex's Lemonade Stand Charity Event in early November when we stumbled (literally) into Jeff Fischer, Proprietor of The Micro Label out of Happy Canyon in Santa Ynez Valley. He poured us a gianormus glass of his Chenin Blanc, from one of the coolest vineyards around, Jurassic Park. Minerals and Melon, Taut Acidity, Voluptuous and Silky. If only he made more than 75 cases. -Randy

$25.00

Topanga Vineyards "Celadon" Beeswax Vineyard" Arroyo Seco 2010 California

You don't see too many Grenache Blancs from California. Actually, it makes perfect sense to grow here as it thrives in warm climates like Spain and the south of France. Our friends at Topanga Vineyards have sourced fruit from Monterrey's biodynamically farmed, Beeswax Vineyard for this wine. The result is a dry, creamy texture, with subtle aromatics. Perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to fish and poultry. - George

$20.25

White Rock Vineyards Chardonnay Napa 2009 California

White Rock Vineyards is the epitome of the family run winery. Claire and Henry Vandendriessche purchased their Napa Valley property in 1977 on the site of a winery built in 1870. They began producing elegant, understated wines in 1986. Now, with the help of their sons, Michael (vineyard manager) and Christopher (winemaker), they are truly a self contained unit. The current Chardonnay release nicely balanced with a focused minerality. One of the most consistently excellent California producers. -George

$27.00

Autonom Syrah "Law of Proportions"2008 California

Winemaker Paul Wilkins has street cred. If you are going to make Rhone Varietal wines in California there is no better training than working with The Man, John Alban. Wilkins was Alban's assistant winemaker for eight years. That's like a double PHD from Harvard in the world of wine.
This wine exhibits all the hallmarks of top shelf Central Coast Syrah. Inky in color with rich texture, and lush, dark fruity flavors. The influence of new French oak is present, but not distracting. This wine is a joy to drink now, and should certainly gain complexity for the next few years. - George

$75.25 Magnum only

Orin Swift The Prisoner 2009 California

The dark sidewalk, the stranger, the sleeper hold, the cellar door, the cellar, the damp earth, the chains, the exotic blend of Zin, Cab,Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Grenache. Ahhhh. - George

$37.75