1. 2004 Mosaic Sonoma County CA Merlot
This delectable expression of varietal, terroir and vintage showcases impressions of
sweet, ripe cherry, red berry, cola, chocolate and nutty oak.
2. 2005 Don Rodolfo Cabernet Sauvignon, Cafayeate Valley Salta, Argentina
This intensely colored, highly concentrated,
fruit-driven wine from Argentina�s Cafayate Valley showcases impressions of blackberry, black cherry, currant and black
pepper.
3. 2005 Jessie's Grove Vintners Cuvee Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi, CA
Made from grapes grown in a 64-year-old
vineyard, this Lodi region Zin is intense and
flavorful, with notes of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, cigar box, cedar, black pepper and chocolate.
4. 2005 Don Rodolfo Cafayate Valley, Argentina Pinot Noir
Crafted from grapes grown in vineyards
situated 6,000 feet above sea level, this
Argentinean beauty is brimming with cherry
(both red and black) flavor, along with an
enticing plum note.
5. 2006 Aresti Curico Valley, Chile Pinot Noir
Crafted from primarily estate-grown fruit,
this easy-drinking yet complex wine offers
impressions of strawberry jam, cherry, anise,
cinnamon and vanilla.
6. 2004 Preludio Mendoza, Argentina Syrah
A marvelous melding of fruit and subtle
oak characteristics, this wine from the
Mendoza region of Argentina spotlights notes
of red berry, blackberry, plum, cherry, anise, cinnamon and clove.
7. 2005 Santa Martina, Toscano Rosso Italy
This Super Tuscan� with a twist (the
addition of Syrah to the blend) is sophisticated, stylish and bold, with aromas and flavors of black cherry, Tuscan herbs, spice, green tea and thyme.
8. 2001 Umkhulu Akira Stellbosch South Africa
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and
Pinotage from South Africa�s Stellenbosch
region offers aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry, plum, leather, currant and blackberry.
9. 2004 Mosaic Sonoma Merlot
Top-quality fruit and an artisan approach
in the cellar combine to create this most
memorable wine, with aromas and flavors of
bing cherry, plum, cola, red berry, nutty oak
and chocolate.
10. 2004 TerraNoble vineyard selection Merlot, Maule Chile
A splash of Carmenere adds amazing color to this wine from the Maule Valley of Chile, which showcases aromas and flavors of black cherry, leather, tobacco and strawberry.
11. 2004 Cayalla RTW, Colombia, WA
Made from three varieties of grapes grown
in two adjoining states, this Red Table
Wine� offers impressions of blueberry, black
cherry, blackberry and herbs.
12. 2006 Bell Bird Bay Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Merlot
An exceptional wine from a relatively
small harvest, this New Zealand beauty
showcases impressions of ripe blackberry,
black cherry, plum, spice, vanilla and toasty
oak.
13. 2004 Tasman Bay, Nelson, New Zealand Pinot Noir
A multiple medal winner in prestigious
wine competitions, this complex and engaging
wine offers notes of cedar, potpourri, red
berry, cherry and butter.
14. 2006 Dashwood Marlborough, New Zealand Pinot Noir
This multi-batch blend from New Zealand
is Burgundian in style, with notes of black
and red cherry, plum, herbs and mild earth
notes.
15. 2003 Niner Bootjack Ranch Paso Robles, CA Merlot
This stunning wine is nicely rounded,
approachable and food-friendly, offering
engaging notes of blackberry, plum and
toasty oak.
16. 2002 Chateau Lagarosse Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux
This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc � all grown on hillside vineyards in Bordeaux � showcases black currant fruit, joined by notes of fig and cedar.
17. 2005 Torrevieja Mendoza, Argentina Malbec
Passionate vintners, exceptional vineyards
and one of the best vintages of the decade
combined to make this wine from Argentina
a winner. It offers notes of blueberry, sweet
red fruits, plum and cream.
18. Stella Rosa Piedmont, Italy Sparkling Red Wine
This engagingly effervescent wine comes from the Piedmont region of Italy. Bright and refreshing, it showcases pomegranate, crisp red pear and apple-rhubarb pie flavors.
19. 2005 Canmore Creek California Zinfandel
This California Zin showcases plenty of
jammy fruit flavor (raspberry, strawberry),
joined by notes of citrus peel, cocoa powder,
saddle leather and black pepper.
20. 2004 Trewa Maule Valley, Chile Reserve Carmenere
This signature wine� of Chile is complex
and engaging, showcasing notes of ripe black
cherry, black fruit liqueur, sandalwood, dusty herbs, smoke and toasted caramel.
