Red Wines Meritage/Blended Wines

ACACIA RED BLEND $14.99 6692 This Syrah based Rhone-style blend is well-balanced and layered with aromas of rich dark cherry, plum and raspberry. Deep, fruit flavors of cherry and ripe plum are framed by velvety tannins. Grenache adds a hint of soft, bright red raspberries and Mourvedre infuses the blend with spice and a bit of mocha. A splash of Viognier lifts the aromas and completes this richly textured blend.	ANDERSON'S CONN VALLEY ELOGE $89.99 3904 Tightly wound, an austere style, with herb, mint, earth, currant and a touch of camphor. Turns drying and tannic on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.	ARTESA ELEMENTS $24.99 3583 "This wine is brimming with lively black currant, raspberry and blueberries enveloped in a spicy bouquet of cinnamon, clove, vanilla, nutmeg and faint hints of smoked meat. The flavor is true to the aromas and the texture is silky and supple. This wonderful blend of fruit, spice and silk dances and lingers in your mouth. The acid balance and slight dryness of the tannin on the finish indicate this wine has the structure to age gracefully for several years. "
AVDESIRK SIGNATURE 2003 $32.99 5443	BENNETT LANE MAXIMUS 03 750mL $29.99 3579 BENNETT LANE MAXIMUS 03 "90 Points Wine Spectator Magazine ""Firm, rich and intense, with ripe vivid blackberry and wild berry fruit and a mix of currant and raspberry. Keeps a tight focus on the finish.""	BENZINGER TRIBUTE 03 750mL $74.99 4534 BENZINGER TRIBUTE 03 "This is a dark, plush, richly flavored wine, with layers of fruit concentration and complexity built around a core of ripe plum, currant and blackberry, pushing ripeness to the edge of jammy. Finishes with ripe, firm tannins and a touch of herb and fresh earth. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot."
BERINGER ALLUVIUM RED $31.99 1168 The Merlot-dominated 2006 Alluvium Red is a straightforward, crisp, elegant wine revealing notions of herbs, damp earth, mocha, chocolate, and berry fruit.	BERINGER WHITE MERLOT $14.99 1353	BERINGER WHITE MERLOT 750mL $6.99 2964 BERINGER WHITE MERLOT Good value white merlot. Nice taste and very smooth.
BIG HOUSE RED 750mL $9.99 1822 BIG HOUSE RED "A touch pruny, it's smooth up front, but dry and earthy on the finish. Sangiovese, Syrah, Carignane, Barbera and others."	BRUCE WAYNE NAPA RED 05 750mL $17.99 5648 BRUCE WAYNE NAPA RED 05 "Bruce Wayne Briana's Blend is deep ruby red in color, full-bodied with rich flavors of blackberry, black cherry, plum, vanilla, and spicy oak. Enjoy the deep, rich, dark fruit notes intermingled with very fine tannins. Well balanced to enjoy now and over the next 10-12 years, it is long and smooth on the finish. Briana's Blend pairs beautifully with grilled flank steak, BBQ ribs, grilled vegetables, and cheeses."	BV GEORGE DE LATOUR 03 $99.99 3115 Rich, dense and chewy, with earthy currant, herb, cedar and dried berry flavors that are intense and concentrated, offering a dash of anise and dry oak before the tannins sweep in. Decant or cellar short term. Best from 2008 through 2013.
BV Georges De LaTour Vertical Vintage Collection 750mL $299.99 1004 "This rare special edition vertical tasting set includes 1 bottle each of 1990, 1991 and 1992 Georges De Latour Napa Cabernet."	BV TAPESTRY NAPA 04 $49.99 1171 The 2004 Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry weaves five classic varietals � Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec � into an elegant, beautifully balanced wine. The deep, expressive aromas and flavors are filled with black cherry, briary blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa and cedar character. Pre-fermentation maceration, gentle punch downs in open-top fermenters and in-barrel malolactic fermentation all contributed to the wine's richly textured flavors.	CAIN FIVE $129.99 638 If the Cain Five is utterly unique, distinctive in both aroma and taste, this can only reflect the Cain Vineyard, which gives birth to this wine and is both spectacular and idiosyncratic. Composed of the five classic varieties�Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot�Cain Five epitomizes the benefits of blending to achieve a complex wine. It is supple and rich of texture, combining a full, firm structure with a long and subtle finish.
CHATEAU HAUT BRION 1999 $412.99 5745 "CHATEAU HAUT BRION 1999 750ml Seductive juice. Gorgeous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cigars and cedar. Full- to medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long, fruity finish. Very fine indeed."	CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2000 $899.99 5744 "CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2000 750ml Beautiful tobacco, berry, cedar and plum aromas in this one. Full-bodied, yet very fine and reserved, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Lots of finesse."	CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2001 $377.99 5746 "CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2001 750ml Intense aromas of violets, berries and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with layers of supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Very classic in style. All in elegance and length. 95pts!"
CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2003 $724.99 5743 "CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2003 750ml Complex aromas of black licorice, tobacco and cedar with red fruits. Full-bodied, with superseductive, silky tannins, loads of fruit and a finish that lasts for minutes. A beauty in all the sense of the word. 96pts!"	CHATEAU HAUT LAULION RED $14.99 6787	CK MONDAVI MERLOT/CAB BLEND 1.5L $13.99 4804 CK MONDAVI MERLOT/CAB BLEND "This full-bodied wine offers flavors of black cherries and plums and ends in a soft, balanced finish."
CLAYHOUSE ADOBE RED 750mL $16.99 4671 CLAYHOUSE ADOBE RED "The Adobe Red is a blend with flavors of ripe dark fruits, blueberry, and cherry that give way to bold tannins.The wine was blended before bottling with 50% Zinfandel, 32% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon."	CLAYHOUSE HILLSIDE CUVEE 750mL $39.99 3588 CLAYHOUSE HILLSIDE CUVEE "A blend of Bordeaux varietals that has complex aromas of black fruits, with hints of cassis, raspberry, licorice and a touch of violet and chocolaty oak. Full-bodied fruit, floral, and earthy components, with a ripe finish and lingering tannins."	COL SOLARE RED BLEND $69.99 1199 Supple, generous, long and distinctive for is spicy, smoky blackberry, cherry and plum flavors, expanding beautifully on the long, expressive finish. Has impressive persistence. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2009 through 2015.
COLUMBIA CREST MERLOT/CAB $8.99 4131 COLUMBIA CREST MERLOT/CAB 750ml Aromas of raspberry, black cherry and blackberry unfold from the glass and carry through the palate. This is a luscious expressive wine with a supple mouthfeel and soft finish. - Ray Einberger, Winemaker	COLUMBIA CREST MERLOT/CAB $14.99 1177 Strikes a wonderful balance between ripe currant and plum fruit on the one hand, and fine acidity and a veil of polished tannins on the other, the flavors opening up beautifully on the long finish.	COLUMBIA CREST RED BLEND $9.99 6338 Lithe and polished, with juicy raspberry and cherry flavors accented by a surprising hint of citrus, lingering intriguingly on the open-textured finish. Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and others.
COLUMBIA CREST RESERVE RED $39.99 1225	CONCHA Y TORO CABER MERLOT $11.99 3528 CONCHA Y TORO CABER MERLOT 1.5 L	CONCHA Y TORO CABER MERLOT $5.99 1379 The wine is fruity with aromas of chocolate, black plums and vanilla. A medium body gives way to black cherry flavors, soft tannins and a pleasing finish.
Cosentino The Poet Meritage Napa 2000 750mL $42.99 2146 "RATING: 91.� Very good and a panel favorite. Cough-syrupy black cherry, raspberry, sweet cedar and spice aromas; oak and tannin over a core of black plum, licorice and earth; balanced."	Cosentino M. Coz Meritage Napa 2000 750mL $119.99 2223 "RATING: 91. Currant, anise and black pepper in the nose. The currants carry on to the palate spiced with vanilla and pepper."	DARNAUD CROZES-HERMITAGE 2005 $26.99 5595 DARNAUD CROZES-HERMITAGE 2005 750ml A lacy, mineral-driven style, with iron and hot stone notes fronting for dark cherry and plum fruit. Long, slightly taut finish.
DE TOREN FUSION 5 $44.99 4107 DE TOREN FUSION 5 750ml Creamy texture, with a fruit-driven profile of red currant, blackberry and plum flavors supported by mocha and mineral notes on the focused finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.	DOMAINE TERLATO SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER 2006 $20.99 5690 "Exotic litchi nut, apricot, black cherry, and cassis characteristics are found in this fleshy, soft, deliciously fruity, supple-textured Aussie red."	DOMINUS NAPA 2004 $125.99 6167 (08/07) 94 points Robert Parker: "The elegant, dark plum/purple/garnet-colored 2004 Dominus exhibits a big, sweet, cedary, roasted herb, mocha, black cherry liqueur, black currant, and earth-scented perfume. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannin as well as a luscious mouthfeel and finish, it should be more accessible in its youth than many of its predecessors, but easily last for two decades."
DON SIMON SANGRIA $7.99 6505	DONATI CLARET 04 750mL $16.99 5753 DONATI CLARET 04 "For this vintage, we selected lots of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petite Verdot that offer this balance with supple fruit and structure. The resulting blend shows ripe red fruit on the nose, with dark fruit, chocolate and dusty notes on the palate."	DRY CREEK THE MARINER MERITAGE 04 750mL $42.99 6222 "Utilizing all five of the noble Bordeaux varieties, this wine displays compelling aromas of wild black cherry, blue-berry, and dried flowers. On the palate, the fruit shines through with succulent cherry, dark chocolate, and cassis that integrate seamlessly with silky smooth tannins. The finish is memorable for its lingering fruit flavors that balance perfectly with creamy vanilla oak nuances. Meritage is an art form and nothing proves this more than this artful blend of classic varietals."
DUBONNET RED $10.99 1247	DUCKHORN PARADUXX ZIN/CAB $54.99 4109 "Intense and concentrated, with zesty berry, cherry and spicy nuances that are well-balanced. A blend of mostly Zinfandel with Cabernet that gives it a nice currant and herbal touch."	ERNIE ELS RED 04 $93.99 5776 Well-built, with black currant, bacon, grilled herb, tobacco and fig flavors supported by a good firm structure underneath. Excellent length, with the fruit and spice delivering another wave on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. 92pts!
Enamore Red Blend $24.99 Dark and juicy, with lots of fig, blackberry, ganache, dark licorice and spiced coffee notes. Rather toasty on the finish but has the flesh for balance. Like an Amarone in style. Malbec, Syrah, Bonarda and Cabernet Franc.	FREY NATURAL RED ORGANIC 750mL $9.99 1296 FREY NATURAL RED ORGANIC "Frey Natural Red is a blend of organic Carignane, Zinfandel, and Syrah. Bright garnet hue. Well-balanced, medium-bodied palate with a crisp, fruit finish"	G. BURGE HOLY TRINITY $35.99 6296 "The 2004 The Holy Trinity is deep purple with crimson hues, and shows alluring floral characters, sweet dense spice and dried thyme. Ripe red berries and dense spice is also present and flow seamlessly onto the palate. The palate is elegant yet concentrated with vibrant berry fruit characters from the Shiraz and complimentary quince and spices from the Grenache. The Mourvedre adds to the complexity of this stylish wine with savoury and earthy spice tones, accentuated by the extended maceration process. The Holy Trinity displays an intensity, texture and structure that makes it an extremely well balanced wine, and it will cellar well for the next 10 years or more. The Holy Trinity ? an extremely complex wine with layering of flavours is well suited to dishes of the same, try Tea smoked duck breast with shallot cake and Chinese greens and other gamey meat dishes. "
GARY PLAYER MUIRFIELD 03 $69.99 1963 Stylish, with coffee and cedar notes framing macerated black currant and plum fruit, followed by a toasty, bitter cocoa�tinged finish. This shows mature notes, but it's hanging on nicely. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz. 89pts!	GOAT DO ROAM VILLAGE RED $12.99 1800 "Solid, modern-style wine here, with dark, racy blackberry and boysenberry fruit, ample toast and cocoa notes, and a long, plush, fruit-filled finish. Solid acidity keeps it all honest too. Delicious. Shiraz and Pinotage."	GOATS DO ROAM RED $10.99 670 "GOATS DO ROAM RED 750ml Nice ripe berry fruit, with toast and spice notes as well. Tasty, juicy finish. This has become one of South Africa's most consistent values. Shiraz, Pinotage, Grenache, Cinsault and others."
GREG NORMAN CAB/MERLOT $16.99 1566 "GREG NORMAN CAB/MERLOT 750ml This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (91%) and Merlot (9%) is a supple generously flavored blend, which is always the perfect partner with food. The Greg Norman Estates 2005 Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is bright ruby red in color. Vibrant and complex aromas of spicy, red berry fruit, cinnamon and clove spice. The same abundant, vibrant fruit is reflected on the palate which also shows a hint of licorice, sweet cinnamon spice, and subtle cedary French oak. The wine is beautifully structured with soft, velvety tannins, balanced acid and abundant, bright, sweet fruit on the finish. "	GREG NORMAN SHIRAZ/CAB $16.99 1971 "GREG NORMAN SHIRAZ/CAB 750ml This wine is deep red with purple hues. The nose shows sweet plum, cherry and strawberry notes on the nose with abundant aniseed aromas reflected on the palate. The bold, fruit driven palate is supported by cedar and vanillin oak characters. The fine silky tannins add to the wine's complexity and long lingering, sweet flavours on the finish."	GROOT CONSTANTIA GOUVERNEURS RESERVE $33.99 2842 "GROOT CONSTANTIA GOUVERNEURS RESERVE 750ml Flagship wine of the Estate. A blend of 4 classic Bordeaux varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Merlot 31%, Cabernet Franc 15% and Malbec 5%. Very deep intense red colour. On the nose one finds a lot of ripe rich flavours, dark chocolate, ripe plums, hints of cigar box and slightly charred. The rich flavours follow through on the palate."
GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MT CUVEE 750mL $19.99 5218 GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MT CUVEE "Supple and polished, with smoky herb, currant, mineral and dusty berry flavors that firm up nicely, ending with a loamy, earthy dried berry flavor. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah."	Groote Post Old Man's Blend Red $15.99 5805 "Lean, with stewed rhubarb and tomato flavor. Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon."	HAHN MERITAGE LUCIA ~~$16.99~~ $12.99 Club Price 4145
HITCHING POST GENERATION RED $20.99 6715 Peppery, with a pleasant savory quality to the herb and tobacco notes. There's good intensity to the mineral, currant and black cherry flavors and firm tannins. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Refosco. Drink now through 2014.	JARDINILLO TEMPRANILLO $6.99 6636 "Silky, creamy tannins & layers upon layers of earth-tinged berry fruit make this wine extremely versatile not just with tapas but also grilled meats, sausages, fowl, veal, chicken and roasted vegetables." OUT OF STOCK!	JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 05 $229.99 2394 Smooth, supple and complex, offering wonderful aromas and serving up a range of herb- and mineral-laced currant, black cherry, blackberry, sage and pebble notes. Ends with a clipped edge. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2011 through 2018. 92 points!
KENDALL JACKSON MERITAGE $19.99 5935 Fairly well balanced, with hints of herbs, citrus and melon. Finishes with bright acidity.	LEGENDS MERITAGE (LARRY BIRD) $79.99 5835	LINDEMAN BIN 80 CAB/MERLOT $16.99 5026 Our Lindemans Cawarra wines are bursting with delicious fruit flavours and can be enjoyed on any occasion. Ripe berries and plum flavours.
LINDEMAN BIN 80 CAB/MERLOT 750ml. $8.99 5027 LINDEMAN BIN 80 CAB/MERLOT 750ml Our Lindemans Cawarra wines are bursting with delicious fruit flavours and can be enjoyed on any occasion. Ripe berries and plum flavours.	LINDEMANS SHIRAZ/CAB 1.5L $16.99 3837 "LINDEMANS SHIRAZ/CAB 1.5 L The generous flavours and contemporary, easy-drinking style of Lindemans Bin 55 Shiraz Cabernet combines easily with food and most social occasions to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last. Blackberry and cherry flavours."	LINDEMANS SHIRAZ/CAB BIN 55 750ml. $8.99 2800 "LINDEMANS SHIRAZ/CAB BIN 55 750ml The generous flavours and contemporary, easy-drinking style of Lindemans Bin 55 Shiraz Cabernet combines easily with food and most social occasions to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last. Blackberry and cherry flavours."
Lady In Red 2nd Holiday Edition 750mL $19.99 6058 Flavors and aromas of fully ripened black and red berries coupled with generous amounts of fine grained tannins.	MALLEVIEILLE RED $14.99 6789	MENAGE A TROIS RED 750mL $13.99 3107 MENAGE A TROIS RED "This wine exposes the fresh, ripe, jam-like fruit that is the calling card of California wine. Three saucy grapes make up the blend. Zinfandel adds a juicy character, Merlot mellows and Cabernet adds backbone. Forward, spicy and soft, this delicious dalliance makes the perfect trio."
MIDDLE SISTER REBEL RED $12.99 6758	MODUS OPERANDI ANTITHESIS $99.99 6648 Deep purple/garnet color. Nose of jammy blackberry, vanilla and coconut spice. Imagine eating a spoonful of Marshmallow Fluff. That is how this feels in the mouth. Very soft and fluffy and lush. So smooth! Round chewy, elegant tannins and rich long finish. This wine is very hedonistic. Meant to be consumed young while fruit is still big and fresh.	MULDERBOSCH FAITHFUL HOUND $21.99 3426 "MULDERBOSCH FAITHFUL HOUND 750ml This wine displays a deep ruby colour. Blackcurrant, coffee, nutmeg, all spice, forest floor and mulberry aromas entice the nose. This follows through on the palate together with ripe plum, intense blackberry and voluptuous vanillins giving the wine great structure and complexity."
MURPHY'S LAW RED 05 $15.99 2816 MURPHY'S LAW RED 05 750ml Supple, silky and generous with its olive-inflected cherry and blackberry flavors, billowing in the easy breeze of a long finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Sangiovese.	MURPHY-GOODE WILD CARD CLARET 750mL $16.99 1608 MURPHY-GOODE WILD CARD CLARET "Black cherry and roasted dill aromas, with supple yet fairly simple flavors that turn distinctly herbal. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot."	MURRIETAS WELL MERITAGE RED 03 750mL $37.99 5760 MURRIETAS WELL MERITAGE RED 03 "Tart wild berry, hints of chocolate and a spicy, cedary note are pleasant. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot."
MURRIETAS WELL ZARZUELA 750mL $28.99 5493 MURRIETAS WELL ZARZUELA "This vintage displays enticing aromas of raspberry, chocolate, rose petals, dried rosemary and a hint of smoked meat. Dark plum, vanilla and toasted oak flavors blend beautifully with undertones of chocolate and clove on the palate. With medium tannins, this wine has a spicy finish."	Monarchia Noir $9.99 6618 "Kekfrankos, Cabernet, and Merlot serve as the blend for this fruit driven red wine cuvee. This approachable and refreshing blend has flavors and aromas of red cherries, plums, and blueberries. With a velvety body, soft tannins, and light fruit finish, this wine is enjoyed on its own or with mildly spiced and light meat dishes."	NEWTON CLARET 2003 $23.99 5818 A sophisticated blend in the Bordeaux tradition, this Newton Vineyard Claret is a dark garnet color with vibrant, lifted aromas of black cherry, currant supported by spicy and smoky hints of nutmeg and white pepper. The palate reveals blueberry, black plum and black cherry with a white pepper spice indicative of cool climate mountain fruit. The creamy mid-palate and silky tannins make this medium-weight wine an approachable, appealing choice.
Napanook 2005 750mL $46.99 6268 "Fragrant, rich nose full of blackberries and dark forest fruits. The aroma slowly reveals subtle notes of smoky sandalwood, chocolate, and sweet almonds."	Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon 00 750mL $115.00 3693 "RATING: 93. COLLECTIBLES Beautifully crafted, rich, vibrant and deftly balanced. Wonderful currant, blackberry anise, sage, mineral and fresh earth provide layers of complexity and concentration."	OUR DAILY RED 750mL $8.99 4442 OUR DAILY RED "A blend of Fresno Syrah and Carignan and Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon. Sulfite free and organic."
OXFORD LANDING CAB & SHIRAZ $9.99 6777 Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz is the definitive Australian wine blend. No other wine style is considered to be as uniquely and unashamedly Australian. Some of Australia�s most legendary wines have been made in this style. The ripe soft flavours and textures of Shiraz marry perfectly with the elegance and power of Cabernet Sauvignon.	OXFORD LANDING G.S.M $9.99 6779 The specially selected parcels of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre blended together to make this wine were individually fermented under warm temperature conditions. The Grenache parcels also received post ferment maceration on the skins to allow maximum colour and flavour extraction. The blending of these selected parcels highlights the best of these varieties.	Opus One 05 750mL $199.99 5987 "RATING: 92.� A rich, decidedly earthy style of Opus, showing currant, anise, black cherry, mineral, leather and sage flavors that are focused and complex."
PEIRANO ESTATE "THE OTHER" $13.99 1909 One is immediately struck by the vibrant color of this wine. The aromas of blackberries and plums are complemented by spice, toasty oak and cedar notes. Upon washing this liquid across the palate, a wave of sweet black cherries and boysenberries, with a hint of smoky, dark oak lead to a long, totally seductive, finish. A great expression of this variety, this wine will gently knock your socks off. �The Other� is a perfect accompaniment to a variety of cuisine.	PENDULUM 2004 $24.99 6135 On the light side, but there's enough currant and herb flavor to carry this. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and others.	PENFOLD SHIRAZCAB.KOONUNGA $12.99 3993 "PENFOLD SHIRAZCAB.KOONUNGA 750ml Ripe, silky and plush, with cascades of black cherry, raspberry and anise flavors that keep swirling through the generous finish, this Down Under red blend is much more wine than its moderate price would indicate."
PENFOLDS KOONUNGA CAB/MERLOT $12.99 3384 "PENFOLDS KOONUNGA CAB/MERLOT 750ml Bright and lively, with a supple texture and currant flavors that linger gently."	PENFOLDS RAWSON'S SHIRAZ/CAB $9.99 1323 "PENFOLDS RAWSON'S SHIRAZ/CAB 750ml Soft and appealing for its raspberry and white pepper flavors, showing some intensity and finishing crisp."	PETER ANDREW INGENIUM 03 $49.99 6291 "Garnet, opaque color. Cassis, cedar, pencil shavings and fruitcake on the nose. Beautifully structured on the palate, with bold fruit layered over soft supple tannins."
PIRINEOS MESACHE ~~$9.99~~ $7.99 Club Price 6853 "The fruit and freshness of Garnacha and Parraleta ally with the raspberry and violet Cabernet and Syrah for a lot of color and sweet fruit tannins on the palate. A wine to be enjoyed year round, with a nice fresh taste subtly spiced with fresh timber. "	PREVAIL BACKFORTY 750mL $79.99 3906 PREVAIL BACKFORTY "Serves up a complex mix of ripe, fleshy plum and blackberry fruit that has a sweetish edge, shaded by spice, cedary oak, herb and dusty mineral notes. Ends with dry, herb-laced tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2014."	PREVAIL WEST FACE 750mL $54.99 3085 PREVAIL WEST FACE "Weaves together a complex band of spicy currant, cedary oak, pepper, anise, sage and mineral notes. Well-proportioned, elegant and stylish, firming up nicely on the finish, where the tannins have a nice grip. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah."
Penfolds 389 Cab/Shiraz 02 $37.99 4304 "RATING: 88. Bright, violet-tinged ruby. Deep aromas of black cherry, bitter chocolate, espresso and vanillin oak. A medium-bodied blend with strong cabernet notes of redcurrant, green and black pepper and toasty oak."	QUINTESSA 04 750mL $154.99 3517 "95 pts Wine Enthusiast: A dramatic young wine, fleshy and dazzling now for its lush fruit and oak, although the tannins have a crunchy hardness. But that merely ensures ageability."	RED GUITAR TEMPRANILLO $12.99 6763 A spicy red, with hints of sandalwood and smoke to the black cherry fruit flavor. Tangy and clean, with a lingering black pepper finish.
RODNEY STRONG SYMMETRY 750mL $60.99 5601 RODNEY STRONG SYMMETRY "The Symmetry greets you with an opulent bouquet of blackberries, ripe dark plums and sweet spices. The wine opens generously on the palate with layers of blackberry, cassis and plum framed with accents of dark chocolate and spice. The finish is persistent and smooth. This wine is at once rich, harmonious, powerful, and elegant; a wine intended to be enjoyable on release, yet destined for years of further evolution in the bottle. Savor it!" CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK	ROSEMOUNT SHIRAZ/CAB $12.99 1709 ROSEMOUNT SHIRAZ/CAB 750ml	RUSSELL CREEK TRIBUTARY 03 $22.99 5970 Rich and distinctive. A supple red, with layers of cherry, currant, mint and cedar flavors, plus a cinnamon note that adds interest to the long, focused finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
SAWTOOTH SKYLINE RED 04 750mL $10.99 5655 SAWTOOTH SKYLINE RED "Rich aromas of black fruits, vanilla, spice and a hint of mint procede intense flavors of spice and black berries. Rich, round and long in the mouth."	SPANISH QUARTER CAB/TEMP $11.99 2238 "55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Tempranillo The resulting wine is a deep purple-red color with a nose of dark cherry and blackberry, with hints of exotic spice and chocolate. The full and silky palate reveals layers of juicy ripe berry fruit, dark chocolate, and a touch of sweet oak on the finish. "	ST. HALLETT GAMEKEEPER'S RESERVE $12.99 6756 Polished and appealing for its blackberry and spice flavors, finishing smooth.
STONE CELLARS SHIRAZ/CAB 1.5L $13.99 1367 STONE CELLARS SHIRAZ/CABERNET "Currant, plum, herb and strawberry flavors have fine depth, firming up in the toasty oak and tannins of the finish."	STONE CELLARS SHIRAZ/CAB 750mL $7.99 3851 STONE CELLARS SHIRAZ/CAB	SUTTER HOME RED $9.99 3899
Summers Charbono Napa Valley 750mL $25.99 3704 Our Estate Reserve Charbono is filled with deep currant aromas followed by sweet bramble notes. The palate is embraced with supple black cherries finishing with lengthy opulent tannins.	TERALATO ANGELS PEAK BLEND 750mL $49.99 816 TERALATO ANGELS PEAK BLEND "Taste - Smooth, rich and full bodied with soft, round flavors, plumy fruit and soft tannins with a lush mouth-feel."	TUMARA TITAN BORDEAUX BLEND $16.99 6591
TWO HANDS THE BULL AND THE BEAR SHIRAZ/CAB2004 $54.99 5517 "TWO HANDS THE BULL AND THE BEAR SHIRAZ/CAB2004 750ml A classic Australian blend in which the juicy Shiraz component fills the middle palate and the Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, savoury tannin and grip. This is a wine that needs time to strut its stuff."	VERGELEGEN MERLOT/CAB MILL RACE $22.99 546 "Dark ruby in color. Ripe berry, plum, chocolate and coffee on the nose. Hints of mint, spice and pencil shavings on the palate. Fine grained tannins with great fruit-wood integration."	VERGELEGEN V RED 03 $164.99 6332 "The nose is complex, showing blackcurrant, cedar wood, lead pencil and cigar box aromas. These develop in the glass and are joined by raspberry, black cherry, spice and a hint of gaminess. On the palate the wine is concentrated but elegant, with fine-grained tannins. These tannins soften even further in the glass, resulting in a luxurious wine with a long aftertaste."
VILLA MARIA CAB/MERLOT $15.99 1383 "VILLA MARIA CAB/MERLOT 750ml 2006 has produced a classic Villa Maria Reserve Cabernet-Merlot. Dark, almost impenetrable crimson hues indicate the youthfulness and density of the wine to follow. Cr?me de casis, bitter dark chocolate, coffee grindings, dried mint and graphite flow seamlessly from the nose to the palate. The palate is well structured with fine-grained tannins, concentrated, but with an overall elegance that can be difficult to find when coupled with this intensity. "	VITIANO RED BLEND 750mL $9.99 6781 A wine with lovely balance and clean plum, berry and chocolate character, medium body and polished tannins. The perfect house wine--a great value. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.	VOGA QUATTRO $11.99 5505 "VOGA QUATTRO 750ml Voga Quattro is a seductive blend of four stylish varietals Merlot, Cabernet, Shiraz and Pinot Noir. This intriguing fusion of fruit has a full, persistent flavor which captivates everyone. Tasting notes: Smooth and velvety, with ripe dark berries on the nose, rich spicy overtones and a full lingering finish. "
Vina Zaco Tempranillo $13.99 1579 "Black cherry and blackberry flavors are framed by smoky chocolate oak in this modern red, which is taut and focused, with firm tannins and bright acidity. Rated 90 points by winespectator.com!"	WOODBRIDGE CAB/ MERLOT 1.5L $15.99 5982 "You'll find the vibrant aromas and opulent dark fruit flavors of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet-Merlot are laced with spice and warm vanilla oak nuances. The wine's texture is plush and velvety, yet has the structure to stand up to full-flavored foods."	WOODBRIDGE CAB/ MERLOT 750mL $7.99 5981 WOODBRIDGE CAB/MERLOT "You'll find the vibrant aromas and opulent dark fruit flavors of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet-Merlot are laced with spice and warm vanilla oak nuances. The wine's texture is plush and velvety, yet has the structure to stand up to full-flavored foods."
YALUMBA "THE SIGNATURE" CAB/SHIRAZ $44.99 3807 Score: 92 Velvety and beautifully focused to show the depth of ripe currant, blackberry, grilled meat and smoke notes that don't quit on the long, deftly balanced finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.	YELLOW TAIL CAB-MERLOT 1.5L $16.99 1925 "Lithe and generous with its ripe cherry and berry flavors, which are nicely shaded with cedar and spice overtones, finishing harmoniously."	YELLOW TAIL CAB-MERLOT 750ml $8.99 4289 "YELLOW TAIL CAB-MERLOT 750ml Lithe and generous with its ripe cherry and berry flavors, which are nicely shaded with cedar and spice overtones, finishing harmoniously."
YELLOW TAIL SHIRAZ-CAB 1.5L $16.99 1858 "YELLOW TAIL SHIRAZ-CAB 1.5 L Bright and jazzy, not apparently sweet, this delivers a lively mouthful of red pepper accented raspberry and smoke flavors, fading slowly on the polished finish."	YELLOW TAIL SHIRAZ/CAB 750ml. $8.99 1967 "YELLOW TAIL SHIRAZ/CAB 750ml Bright and jazzy, not apparently sweet, this delivers a lively mouthful of red pepper accented raspberry and smoke flavors, fading slowly on the polished finish."

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