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Value Picks
Maryhill Winemaker's Red
StoneCap Syrah 2009
Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11
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Cellar Picks
Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008
The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22
Apex, Merlot, 2006 (Sunnyside, WA.) $35
Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22
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Wine Value Picks

  • Maryhill Winemaker's Red
    Producer: Maryhill

    A perennial best buy from Washington State! This is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Great notes of spicy blackberry, plum and smoke will enhance a grilled steak any day of the week, and twice on Sundays!

    Reviewer: Andy Campbell
  • StoneCap Syrah 2009
    Producer: StoneCap

    Deep and rich Washington state Syrah at a stupid price! Rich blueberry and graham notes, finishing spicy. I was impressed with this because it was such a great price for what you got, and it went well with my fried chicken!

    Reviewer: Andy Campbell
  • Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
    Producer: Murphy Goode

    A wee bit young, but the more I try it, the better it is! A wine of great length, this has dynamic cherry and cassis flavors that don't quit. With a seamless finish of well integrated tannins, this could (and should) be twice the price!

    Reviewer: Andy Campbell
  • Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14
    Producer: Cupcake Vineyards

    Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14 Blend: 96% Pinot Noir, 3% merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon; Style: dry red; dark color; aromas and palate/flavors: the aroma of cherries carries through the palate with a touch of red currants and a hint of spices; medium body; cherry cupcake finish. Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with lamb kabobs, smoked sausage, or your favorite mushroom risotto. (Alc. by Volume: 13.8%)

    Reviewer: Nick Tomassi
  • Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11
    Producer: Robert Mondavi

    Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11 100% Sauvignon Blanc; Style: dry white; light straw color; aromas: bright acidity and subtle herbal spice combined with banana tone and varietally expressive citrus fruit aromas; palate/flavors: the mouth is bright and fresh with lemonade and lime mid-palate; medium body; fruity, balanced finish. Food Pairing: crab salad, calamari, prosciutto-wrapped pears and roasted chicken. (Alc. by Volume: 13.0%)

    Reviewer: Nick Tomassi
  • Ravenswood, Vintners Blend Zinfandel, 2008 (CA.) $10

    Blend: 77% Zinfandel. 18% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane; Style: dry red; dark red color; aromas: red raspberry and toasty oak; palate/flavors: cherry and boysenberry with hints of warm spice; medium body; balanced acidity and soft tannins on the finish. Food Pairing: spiced ribs, BBQ chicken, grilled burgers. (Alc. by Volume: 13.5%)

    Reviewer: Nick Tomassi
  • Rodney Strong Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2008 (Healdsburg, CA.) $20
    Producer: Rodney Strong Vineyards

    Blend: 98% Pinot Noir, 2% Syrah; Style: dry red; dark red color; aromas and flavors: rose petal and red fruit; medium body; hints of toasty vanilla and spice on the finish. (Alc. by Volume: 14.4 %)

    Reviewer: Nick Tomassi
  • Waterbrook, Sangiovese Rose’, 2009 (Walla Walla WA.) $15
    Producer: Waterbrook

    100% Sangiovese, Style: off-dry; light red color; aromas: ruby red grapefruit, rose hips, gardenia and strawberry; flavors: peach, passion fruit and pink grapefruit; medium body; balanced finish (Alc. by Volume: 13.5%)

    Reviewer: Nick Tomassi
  • Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2007
    Producer: Concha Y Toro

    This is a dangerous wine! With a deep purple hue, long and slow legs, and aromas of cassis-blackberry, dark cherry, chocolate and tumeric, this leads to flavors of blackberry and chocolate that finish soft and smooth. It is dangerous because there are no hard edges and very seamless, which make it taste like juice. What a value! Yum!

    Reviewer: Andy Campbell
  • Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Marlborough, Australia) $15
    Producer: Nobilo

    This is dry white in a light yellow color with green hues. It has ripe tropical and citrus fruit aromas, lemon, passion fruit and melon flavors and a medium body with a crisp, balanced finish. (Alc. by Volume: 13.5%)

    Reviewer: Nick Tomassi