What's New

Postings on this page will be a partial list of new and exciting wines as they become available. Please refer to this page often to be sure and not miss anything new. 

D'Arenberg - The Dead Arm Shiraz 2005  $68.

      Robert Parker, Jr has awarded this wine 95 points!  Very Limited.

Layer Cake Shiraz - 2005       Vintage is Sold Out

     This extremely popular Shiraz is BIG and very fruit driven.

Craneford Quartet 2005  $21.99

      Robert Parker, Jr. has given this Aussie blend a 91 point rating.  Full of fruit with a soft landing on the palate.

 Ross Estate Lights Out Shiraz 2005  $19.99

      Loaded with fruit this 89 pointer by Robert Parker, Jr. is under 20 bucks!

Hundred Acre California Gold  $29.99

     This white is how Caymus Conundrum used to be made.  It is so very clean without added mellowness.  Great wine especially for warm weather and outdoor activities.  A must try!

Tu Tu California Pinot Grigio 2006  $16.99

      A full bodied Pinot Grigio that is the house wine in many of New York City's finest restaurants.

Orin Swift Tofanelli Sauvignon Blanc 2004   SOLD OUT

      SB's don't get any better than this one.  Forget the $30 SB's and sip this full bodied classic all summer long.  The super talented Dave Phinney partnered with legendary grower Vince Tofanelli  (Turley, Schrader) for this rich tropical Sauvignon Blanc.  90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon.  Only 450 cases produced.

Orin Swift Prisoner 2005  -Rated 93 pts by Robert Parker  $32.99

      This blend is 40% Zinfandel, 24% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Charbono, 6% Petite Sirah sourced from multiple vineyards.  Great cult wine at a great price. 

Nicholson Ranch Estate Pinot Noir 2005  $34.99

     Very elegant earthy style, yet definitely California in ripeness.  Only 760 cases produced.  A must for Pinot drinkers.

Grace Family Blank Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003  /$129.99

     Dick and Ann Grace wanted to see how their unique clone would work in another area of Napa Valley, so they took cuttings and planted them in Rutherford, at the Blank family's vineyard.  Only 250 cases of this cult wine was produced from this tiny 1.8 acre vineyard.

Anomaly Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002  $79.

      This Cabernet Sauvignon (98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Verdot) is from the tiny 2.2 acre vineyard west of St Helena.  450 cases produced.  One of the best cult values you could ever find.

Stanton Vineyards Oakville, Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003  $85.

      The ever famous Dave Phinney has put his signature on this 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Verdot from the Stanton Vineyard in Oakville.  A truly unique character and personality to the final blend   A mere 188 cases produced.

Rodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay 2005  $28.99

      All of the Rodney Strong Reserves and special bottlings that we carry are excellent values.

Rodney Strong Reserve Pinot Noir - Jane's Vineyard 2005  $48.95

      This limited availability Pinot is what Pinot is all about.

Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon  $22.99

      Very soft and velvety for a Cab in this price range from a producer that excels in their reserve wines. 

Rodney Strong Reserve Knotty Vines Zinfandel  2005  $19.99

     Another skilled reserve from Rodney Strong.

Moondance Rutherford Bench Cabernet Sauvignon  2005  $34.99

      This full flavored Cab is a classic "Rutherford Dust" wine with the flavors, balance and finesse we have all been accustomed to.

Art School Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Caroline's Vineyard, Napa Valley 2004  $29.99

      This wine was purchased from a premier Napa Winery who is marketing this wine at more than twice our price.  It won a Double Gold Medal at the 2007 International Eastern Wine Competition.  It is a HUGE,  robust  inky blockbuster.   Sold Out 

Bruce Wayne Vineyards - Briana's Blend 2005  $19.99

     This tasty blend is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Cabernet Franc.

Bruce Wayne Vineyards - Ella's Blend 2006  $19.99

     95% Merlot with 2 1/2% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Undurraga Founders Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2005  $25.99

      The top of the line from this old time leader from Argentina.  Save $3.00

Kim Crawford RESERVE Sauvignon Blanc 2004  $19.99

     This SB is not a tank wine but aged in Oak.

Kim Crawford RESERVE Pinot Noir 2005  $19.99

       An example of how New Zealand Pinots are just getting better.

White Cottage Syrah 2005  $26.99

      Only 56 cases available in  New Jersey of Dennis Johns (formerly of St Clement) well sought after wine.

White Cottage "Risa" Cabernet Sauvignon 2004  $39.99

      Another highly sought after wine of winemaker Dennis Johns.

Dyer Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2003  $69.99

      Finesse and flavor is the game here.  From the suddenly popular Diamond Mountain appellation.

Page Meritage - Napa Valley 2002  $49.99

      A fruit driven version of a Bordeaux blend.

Sauvage Cabernet Sauvignon 2004  $54.95

      What a wine and what a package!  It is big, well balanced and will live a long time.  Very few number of cases available from Kristian Story, son of St Helena Winery's Peter Story.  This wine comes from a special small plot of the winery's vineyards.

Seduire Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - St Helena Winery  $54.95

     Also from St Helena Winery, this superb Cabernet is a project of Peter's daughter's special small plot of vines.  Only 418 cases produced!

Ravenous Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - St Helena Winery  $54.95

     This is the smallest yield of the trio of Cabernet blends and yielded only 198 cases.  The wine along with Seduire was aged 20 months in French oak barrels and unfiltered at bottling.

Twomey Merlot 2003  $66.95

      Twomey is a new winery from the producers of Silver Oak.  It was built to produce only Merlot.

Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley 2003  $39.99

      A perennial winner at our remarkable low pricing.

Maldonado Chardonnay 2005  $49.95

      Big rich somewhat oaky Chardonnay that will knock your socks off!

Carabella Pinot Noir 2004 - Willamette Valley, Oregon  $39.99

      An Oregon baby of a Pinot Noir.  Earthy, yet delicate from high in the southeast flank of Parrett Mountain.

Tamber Bey Merlot, 2003   SOLD OUT

       Our finest Merlot is produced from the Two Rivers Vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley.  400 cases produced by the heralded winemaker Thomas Brown.

Rocket Science Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000  $49.95

      Philippe Melka made this magnificent 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Paras Vineyard up on Mt Veeder in Napa Valley.  Only 100 cases were produced.  Very Limited!

Five Vintners Sauvignon Blanc, 2006   (Now back in stock)  $19.49

      Winemaker Kris Raymond is a fifth generation winemaker (Raymond Vineyards,  and great granddaughter of Jacob Beringer).  She has a real passion for producing high quality, varietal correct wines at extraordinary values.  1200 cases produced.

Five Vintners Zinfandel, 2005

      This 100% varietal Zinfandel is from 60% Pope Valley (Napa) and 40% Mauritson Vineyard in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley.  Kris produced only 959 cases in this vintage.

Five Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004  $29.99

     At $29.99 the Wine Spectator rates it as the highest 2004 Cab under $50.

       Orchard Station Gewürztraminer.  $15.99

This fresh, yet crisp (not too sweet) white drinks like a dry Riesling.  An addition to our Moondance Reserve line of wines.  Great for summer sipping.  Only $15.99.

       Art School Cabernet Sauvignon 2005  $19.99

This California Cab is soft and very much in balance. At under $20 it makes a great impact on a fine meal.

Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2003  $15.99

      I was very impressed when tasting this winery's wines at last years annual Sonoma Valley Barrel Tasting.  We worked hard to obtain these wines that we feel are real values. 

Moon Mountain Chardonnay 2004  $15.99

      A classic middle of the road style that will be pleasing to anyone.  Great value!

Moon Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2005  $15.99

      This wine impressed me as much as the Cab.  It is very clean and crisp with more body than most SB's.  A great food wine.

      Chateau Haut Clairibes.

This very inexpensive red from Bordeaux is very fruit forward for a Bordeaux. At less than $10 it is a no-brainer as a daily quaffing wine.  

California Cellars Viognier   $9.99

      One of the finest low end Viogniers out there.

         Passo Primo Ripasso 2004  $18.99

      Full flavored "Poor Man's Amarone" is a great value under 20 bucks.

Amazing Grace  - Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon  $39.99 

    Produced from big, ripe Spring Mountain fruit with lots of black current, cassis and blackberry finishes with licorice notes.

500 Degree Cuvee 2003  $24.99

 Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.  Until now only available at Ruth's Chris Steak House or the new Prudential Arena       in Newark,  New Jersey.  Rich flavors and ripe, supple tannins.

1999 Pine Ridge Andrus Reserve  $99.  (was $118)

Only Andrus blend to date of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot,  Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Merlot made from the Andrus' home vineyard.  1700 cases produced.

Dyer  Cabernet Sauvignon 2003  $39.99

This is a highly crafted wine by Bill and Dawnine Dyer.  Limited quantities.

Rombauer Diamond Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2000  $49.99

This regular $68 beauty is the diamond in Rombauer's crown.

Clos LaChance Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountins 2005  $27.99

One of the few Pinots at this price which show true to this great varietal.

Clos LaChance Hummingbird Series Zinfandel  $15.99

Clos LaChance Hummingbird Series Merlot  $15.99

Clos LaChance Hummingbird Series Cabernet Sauvignon $15.99