Wine Shop: By Category

1. Kate & Cassie Cabernet/Merlot

Berry fruit and cassis entry; followed by flavors of raspberry truffle in midpalate; vanillin oak and slight cocoa powder on finish. Aromas of slight crème de cassis, slight sandalwood, black olive and slight cola.

2. 2006 'H' by Havens Carneros Syrah

Made in an “Old World” style, this wine offers notes of spice, pepper, earth, blackberry, black cherry, toasty oak and dark chocolate.

This wine featured in American Cellars Wine Club

3. 2007 Agricola De Borja Borsao

The 2007 Borsao is 80% Garnacha and 20% Tempranillo fermented in stainless steel. Dark ruby-colored, it has an enticing bouquet of spice box and black cherry. Balanced, with good depth and a bit of structure, this attractive, savory wine will provide pleasure for the next 2-3 years.

4. 2006 Alta Maria Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido

Bright ruby. Alluring aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, potpourri and Asian spices. Vibrant and precise, with sweet red fruit flavors, a silky texture and a distinctly spicy character. Tangy acidity adds energy to the long, smooth finish, which repeats the red berry notes.

5. 2007 Bella Late Harvest Zinfandel

An after-dinner favorite, this wine exhibits a tantalizing nose of dark plum and spice. On the palate, it is satisfying, full and smooth, with flavors of blackcurrant and cola. A sweet finish lingers with hints of Mexican chocolate and cinnamon.

6. 2006 Bella Vineyards Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

This "old vine" Zin showcases impressions of raspberry, pepper and dark chocolate.

7. 2008 Bella Vineyards Sonoma County Late Harvest Zinfandel

This sweet dessert wine oozes notes of dark plum, spice, black currant, cola, Mexican chocolate and cinnamon.

8. 2006 Bella Vineyards 'Big River Ranch' Zinfandel

Bella's flagship wine offers notes of candied cherry, well-integrated oak, nutmeg, red fruit, spicy clove, sweet mocha and raspberry.

9. 2007 Big Ass Napa Zinfandel

This Zinfandel, made from grapes grown in the Napa Valley, is "big" in every way. It oozes jammy blackberry, raspberry and boysenberry fruit, joined by a hint of eucalyptus.

10. 2006 Big Ass Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Its name aside, this is one classy wine, brimming with jammy black cherry flavor, framed by notes of mint and pepper, and finishing with a big impression of oak. Made from Napa Valley grapes.

11. 2007 Bodegas Borsao Campo de Borja, Spain 'Monte Oton' Garnacha

This 100 percent varietal wine from Spain offers impressions of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, baking spices and subtle herbs.

12. 2007 Bodegas Volver La Mancha, Spain 'Paso A Paso'

This wine of La Mancha offers aromas and flavors of sweet cherry and sweet vanilla, shadowed by mild earth notes.

13. 2008 Bodega Quo Campo de Borja, Spain Grenache

Campo de Borja, Spain Grenache Pleasingly jammy but not overripe, this delicious wine from Spain exudes notes of white and black pepper, savory cedar, red cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Try it with a pepper steak or Tex-Mex fare.

This wine featured in The World of Wine Wine Club

14. 2008 Braxton Hall California Cabernet Sauvignon

Boasting polished tannins, this full-bodied wine offers notes of crushed berries, cassis and oak spice.

This wine featured in American Cellars Wine Club

15. 2005 Cakebread Merlot

A constellation of bright fruit aromas keyed on fresh black cherry, blueberry and plum, with fragrant scents of rose petal, tea-leaf, tobacco and cocoa adding interest and complexity. On the compact, supple palate, vibrant cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors are enlivened by a zesty black-tea spiciness that segues into a long, cocoa-tinged finish.

16. 2006 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

A fascinating mélange of aromas, including ripe black fig, blackberry, cassis, caramel, and mocha. On the richly textured palate, the wine’s intense black fruit flavors take on brambly spice, roasted coffee and dark chocolate tones, leading to a long, savory finish.

17. 2007 Castello d’Albola Chianti (Italy)

This traditional Sangiovese-based red blend shows off notes of red cherry, herbs, cedar and earth.

This wine featured in The World of Wine Wine Club

18. 2006 Chateau Douley Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

This Merlot-based blend from Bordeaux emulates Petrus, offering aromas and flavors of strawberry, black cherry, plum, chocolate and coffee.

19. 2005 Chateau Lagarosse Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

A harmonious blend of layered bright and rich berry fruit flavors, Château Lagarosse seduces the palate with a silky smooth texture and lingering finish.

20. 2004 Chateau Lagarosse Les Comtes Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

This Bordeaux blend is a joy to drink with its elegant black fruit, hints of tobacco and leather, and soft wood tones.