Cliff Lede Cinnamon Stardust 2005, Stag's Leap District, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, very dark rich complex berries with hints of cinnamon, good sipping wine, purchased at winery in Yountville, CA, around $90
Cliff Lede 2005, Diamond Mountain single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, dark rich berries with herbal nose and hints of sage and eucalyptus, purchased at winery in Yountville, CA, around $80
St. Magdalena Südtirol – Alto Adige 2007, DOC Santa Maddalena Classico Huck am Bach (located in Bolzano ITALY), Schiava (90%), Lagrein (10%), biodynamic no sulfites, aromatic fruity ruby red, pair with charcuterie, purchased at Terroir Wine Bar in SOMA San Francisco, around $20
AOC Crozes-Hermitage (26600 Tain L'Hermitage i.e. Cotes du Rhone FRANCE), Domaine du Colombier Cuvée Gaby 2005, Syrah mostly, Marsanne next and Roussane 15%, THE STINKIEST BARNYARD EVER! Pairs nicely with Grayson (a stinky soft cow's milk VA cheese at Cowgirl Creamery), purchased from Raphael Knapp, http://www.intvin.com
Wilson Winery 2005, Dorothy's Vineyard single vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, 100% Syrah, dark tannins with light aromatic fruity taste and gamey nose, good sipping wine or pair with meat, purchased at winery in Dry Creek Valley, CA, around $35
AOC Madiran(located in Corbère Abères F64350 i.e. Hautes-Pyrenées Sud-Ouest FRANCE), Chateau Peyros Vieilles Vignes 2003, 60% Tannat, 40% Cabernet Franc, dessert red wine, pairs well with blue cheese, purchased from Raphael Knapp importer in San Francisco, http://www.intvin.com
AOC Ste Croix du Mont (J.M. Tinon, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, i.e. GirondeBordeaux FRANCE), Chateau la Grave Ste Croix du Mont 1998, 90% sémillon, 10% sauvignon blanc, dessert white wine, pairs well with almond biscotti, purchased from Raphael Knapp importer in San Francisco, http://www.intvin.com