This week we are featuring an excellent flight of wines that have garnered 90-point or better ratings from wine critics this week to grace your Christmas dinner table or serve at holiday parties.

We’ll start off with a beautifully balanced Columbia Valley Reisling that was included in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines of the year. From there we have a luscious Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, two killer red blends and a heavyweight Syrah.

We think you’ll find these wines to be great values so join your fellow tasters and host Bill Callahan, who will provide a tasty spread of cheeses, crackers and meats to accompany these fine wines.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, December 19th, 2014  5pm – 7pm – $20/person
Saturday, December 20th, 2014  3pm – 5pm – $15/person

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Kung Fu Girl Reisling 2013       ($11.00 During Tasting)

• “Clean, fresh and incredibly pure, this cuvee is shockingly good given the price. Lychee, citrus, mint and classic minerality all show here. Medium-bodied, beautifully balanced and finishes cleanly, with integrated acidity and only subtle sweetness.” – 90 Pts RP

Siduri Pinot Noir 2012          ($25.49 During Tasting)

• “Lively cherry and blackberry aromas. Juicy, incisive and gently sweet, offering silky dark berry flavors. Silky tannins add structure and focus with sappy blackberry and bitter cherry notes in the finish.” – 90 Pts Stephen Tanzer

Tenshen 2013      ($23.99 During Tasting)

• “This blend of Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah and Merlot that’s brought up in roughly 20% new oak is a smoking value. Showing lots of purple fruits, white pepper and spring flower like nuances, it has terrific richness, sweet tannin and a big finish. –92 Pts WS

Taken Red Blend 2012     ($27.99 During Tasting)

• “A killer Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend exhibiting dense purple color as well as glorious aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, licorice, incense, and a subtle hint of oak. It shows spectacular opulence, a voluptuous texture and phenomenal concentration but no over-ripeness or heaviness. – 92 Pts RP

Soldiers of Fortune Syrah 2007     ($16.99 During Tasting)

• The entry to this Napa Valley Syrah is smooth, lush and viscous. The interaction between the acidity and sense of sweetness is intriguing and the tannins evolve into a long, dense finish.

This time of the year we’re frequently asked for suggestions about a great wine to bring to a holiday party that won’t break the bank. We’ve assembled a flight of wines that fit that description to a T and will delight any party host.

The Chardonnay crowd will love the zesty flavors of Hess Select’s Monterey grapes and we’ll follow that up with a terrific Miura Pinot Noir, a delicious Enamore from Argentina, a Santa Barbara Tensley Syrah and an Australian 90-point rated Dead Letter Office Shiraz.

Whether buying for a party or yourself we think you’ll agree these are great values so join your fellow tasters and host Bill Callahan, who will provide a tasty spread of cheeses, crackers and meats to accompany these fine wines.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, December 12th, 2014  5pm – 7pm – $20/person
Saturday, December 13th, 2014  3pm – 5pm – $15/person

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El Cajon, CA 92019
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Hess Select Chardonnay 2013       ($10.49 During Tasting)

• Brisk afternoon breezes keep temperatures cool in Monterey vineyards and from those grapes comes a fresh, tasty Chardonnay offering tropical and citrus flavors of pineapple, mango, lemon zest and lime.

Miura Monterey Country Pinot Noir 2012          ($27.99 During Tasting)

• We quickly sold out of the single-vineyard Miura and this blend offers similar robust tastes at a more affordable price. Fresh, pure and supple with soft edges and elegant nuances offering tastes of bright strawberries and raspberries.

Allegrini Renacer Enamore red blend 2011      ($25.49 During Tasting)

• An absolutely delicious blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bonarda from Argentina’s  Mendoza vineyards fashioned after the grapes are partially dried in arid winds increasing the aromas and flavors.

Tensley Syrah 2013     ($16.99 During Tasting)

• Another of our favorites from the past year, this wine features grapes from Santa Barbara’s climate of mild days and cool nights leading to a wine with bold fruit flavors of raspberry, red plum and jammy blackberry.

Henry’s Drive Dead Letter Office Shiraz 2008     ($18.99 During Tasting)

• An Australian bombshell with intense ripe plum, blackberry and kirsch aromas with some pencil shavings and chocolate, this full-bodied Shiraz is well structured with crisp acid and medium-firm fine grained tannins. – 90 Points Wine Advocate

“The Change of Seasons Tasting”

Well, after a week off to enjoy the holidays we’re back at it with a flight of wines chosen to reflect the seasonal shift from fall to winter with an emphasis on more robust wines.

Our opening white will be a dry, medium-bodied Venetian Pinot Grigio with lots of flavor followed by a California Central Coast Pinot Noir and the star of the show, a 93-point-rated Haywood ’09 Los Chamizal Cabernet Sauvignon from the Sonoma foothills.

Next up will be our own Harvest Ranch Cellars Familia Solano County Zinfandel-based red blend followed by a not-for-the-meek Bianchi Paso Robles Petite Sirah.

Please join your fellow tasters and host Bill Callahan, who will provide a tasty spread of cheeses, crackers and meats to accompany these fine wines.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, December 5th, 2014  5pm – 7pm
Saturday, December 6th, 2014  3pm – 5pm

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El Cajon, CA 92019
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This weekends selections: $20.00

Allegrini Pinot Grigio 2013       ($13.99 During Tasting)

• A dry, medium-bodied Venetian white that is light and delicate on the nose, characterized by a subtle elegant floral nuance followed by hints of golden delicious apples and distinctive vegetal notes. Tangy and satisfying.

Sean Minor Pinot Noir 2012          ($13.99 During Tasting)

• Central Coast grapes offer aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry fruit with a hint of earthy notes.  On the palate, the Pinot offers bright flavors of strawberry and cherry combined with hints of tobacco. The bright acidity combined with sweet oak results in a lingering finish.

Haywood Los Chamizal Cabernet Sauvignon 2009      ($46.99 During Tasting)

• Gapes from a small valley in the hills of Sonoma produce a ripe, opulent cab with rich, juicy plum blackberry and wild berry flavors showing touches of licorice, spice, cedar and light, dusty earth. – 93 Points Wine Spectator

Harvest Ranch Familia red blend 2012     ($15.49 During Tasting)

• Like a family unit, the components of our Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Gamay and Cabernet Solano County grapes complement each other in a robust wine with aromas of cedar and berries and red plum and dark cherry flavors.

Bianchi Petite Sirah 2009     ($18.99 During Tasting)

• Wines from Bianchi fashioned from Paso Robles grapes have always been a favorite with our tasters and this is a deep, dark, earthy-coffee, blackberry jam Petite Sirah that is bold and vigorous.

This week’s tasting focuses on the wines of noted winemaker Sal Galvan, who earned his stripes at Pine Ridge and Robert Mondavi before striking out on his own with his Solano County winery as well as serving as winemaker for Press Cellars, Harvest Ranch Cellars and Chateau Potelle.

Galvan fell in love with Solano County’s Green Valley AVA and expanded Galvan Family Cellars to a 3,500 case production, working closely with vineyards in Green Valley, Suisun Valley and Napa.

We’ll open with a creamy Sauvignon Blanc before moving to the reds, including a Thanksgiving-friendly Gamay Noir, a Harvest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon and a fruit-forward Zinfandel-based blend before wrapping up with a sinful late-harvest Dolcetto.

Please join your fellow tasters and host Bill Callahan, who will provide a tasty spread of cheeses, crackers and meats to accompany these fine wines.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, November 21st, 2014  5pm – 7pm
Saturday, November 22nd, 2014  3pm – 5pm

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El Cajon, CA 92019
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This weekends selections: $20.00

Galvan Family Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2012       ($16.99 During Tasting)

• This Sauvignon Blanc comes from grapes grown on the eastern side of Napa Valley from the famed Rutherford appellation. Whole clusters were pressed into 60-gallon French oak barrels and fermented with native yeasts and aged for 12 months, yielding a wine with a creamy, elegant mouth feel.

Galvan Family Cellars Gamay Noir 2012         ($15.49 During Tasting)

• Grapes from Gamay vines planted in 1948 were picked at optimal ripeness and one half put through the carbonic maceration method and then blended with the other half and racked in French oak barrels for 13 months. Think nouveau beaujolais and pair this with your turkey dinner.

Harvest Ranch Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012      ($33.99 During Tasting)

• Our powerful Mt. Veeder cab crafted from low-yield grapes that produced an exceptionally fine wine featuring hints of blackberries, blueberries, spring flowers and graphite in a smooth, opulent style.

Galvan Cellars Viejo Red Blend 2011     ($23.99 During Tasting)

• A blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Gamay Noir and Petite Sirah from vines planted in 1938 in the Wirth Ranch in Solano County’s Green Valley, this fruit-forward, dynamic wine begs for a pairing with barbecued meats.

Galvan Family Cellars Dolcetto 2012     ($16.99 During Tasting)

• What’s for dessert over the holiday season? It’ll be tough to beat this late harvest dessert wine from Solano County’s Green Valley featuring a deep ruby hue and delicious flavors of brandied cherries and sweet plum.

“The Papillon Tasting”

Wines from the Orin Swift Cellars have long been among the most popular on our shelves and this week we feature the 2012 Papillon, a lush, complex blend from the Napa Valley. Fashioned in the Bordeaux style, it is a mix of grapes from St. Helena, Oakville, Rutherford, Atlas Peak, Howell Mountain and more. As is typical of Orin Swift wines, this is BIG RED, very full-bodied and rich. It’s limited and won’t be around long!

We’ll surround the Papillon with two great values – a Spanish white blend and a fruity Rioja – as well as a Carneros Pinot Noir and a Seghesio Sonoma Zin that lives up to the label’s vaunted reputation.

So, please stop by and take advantage of the discounted prices for tasters and sample the tasty cheeses, fruits and other goodies with your fellow wine aficionados.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, November 14th, 2014  5pm – 7pm
Saturday, November 15th, 2014  3pm – 5pm

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El Cajon, CA 92019
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This weekends selections: $20.00

Telmo Rodriguez Basa 2012       ($10.99 During Tasting)

• A blend of 85% Verdejorn, 10% Viurarn and 5% Sauvignon Blanc this fantastic bargain is the current rage in white table wine in Spain. Intense pineapple, grapefruit, strawberry and currant in the nose and on the palate.

Acacia Pinot Noir 2012         ($25.99 During Tasting)

• Generous aromas of Bing cherry and Burgundy plum, layered with teaberry, cinnamon and vanilla nuances. Fully ripened tannins structure harmonious flavors, while toasted new barrels scent the finish with warm spice.

Hazana Tradicion Rioja  2011      ($12.99 During Tasting)

• “2011 Rioja Tradicion exhibits classic Rioja characteristics of black cherry jam, lead pencil shavings, licorice and tobacco leaf. Medium-bodied and elegant with sweet tannin, this wine dramatically over-delivers.”  – 90 Pts Robert Parker

Papillon Red Blend 2012     ($59.99 During Tasting)

• A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc provides luring aromas of currants, mulled blackberries, French vanilla and exotic spices. On the palate it features extracted blue and red fruit flavors which leads to beguiling cassis, plum, and a hint of mocha later.

Seghesio Zinfandel 2011     ($23.99 During Tasting)

• Traditionally one of Sonoma’s best Zins this vintage features spicy, lush black fruit flavors of Alexander Valley. Briary and raspberry flavors are present, along with structure of cooler Dry Creek Valley. Overall, this is a balanced and elegantly structured Zinfandel. – 92 Pts Wine Spectator

The Holiday Head-Start Tasting

Here at Harvest Ranch we listen to voices of our valued customers and recently you’ve been suggesting that we allow you to sample more of the upscale pricier wines that we feature on the shelves of our wine department. We hear you!

However, in order to pour these wines and sell them at discounted prices we’re going to have to absorb increased costs so the price of the tastings will increase slightly to $20, which we think you will agree will still be a bargain given the fine wines, cheeses, meats and fruits that are part of these tastings.

This week’s wines were selected to serve as welcome holiday gifts or perfect fits to your Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners and parties during the holiday season.

An elegant French Chardonnay and Bordeaux, two Spanish red blends and a fantastic Chilean Carmenere will be featured this weekend. Several of these wines received 90-plus ratings from critics. Please come join us this weekend.

- Bill Callahan

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, November 7th, 2014  5pm – 7pm
Saturday, November 8th, 2014  3pm – 5pm

759 Jamacha Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
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This weekends selections: $20.00

Macon-Village Chardonnay 2013       ($16.99 During Tasting)

• Among the top 10 most highly rated white wines from Southern Burgundy is this classic Macon with no use of oak. Bright, vibrant fruit pops from the glass with a nice line of minerality, all enveloped in a textured round mouthful.

Lan Gran Reserva Rioja 2005        ($21.49 During Tasting)

• A blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano featuring an intense minty nose of blackberry, smoke and grilled meats. The palate is medium-bodied with a tarry, leathery entry.  – 93 Pts Robert Parker

Le Cadet de Sipian Medoc 2010      ($16.99 During Tasting)

• A tender, mouth-watering Bordeaux aged in oak barrels for 6-8 months. It has a deep color and smooth mouthful and boasts ripe red fruits on the nose. A balanced and opulent French wine with beautiful length.

Celler Vall Llach Embruix Priorat 2011     ($21.49 During Tasting)

• A blend of Carinena (28%), Garnacha (23%), Merlot (17%), Cabernet Sauvignon (18%) and Syrah(14%) featuring a serious nose of peat, nutmeg and ripe dark plums. The palate is full-bodied, with ripe, balsamic flavors.

Montes Purple Angel 2010     ($64.99 During Tasting)

• A fantastic Chilean Carmenere with an intense purple color and distinctive aromas of chocolate and cigar box. A full-bodied, elegant wine with strong black berries and other fruit flavors. – 93 Pts Wine Spectator

“The Columbia Winery Tasting”

The state of Washington has consistently turned out quality, budget-friendly wines and this week’s tasting will provide yet another example of those positive factors as we sample a variety of wines from Columbia Winery.

For more than 50 years, Columbia Winery has taken a progressive approach to winemaking after being founded in 1962 by a visionary group of 10 friends, six of whom were University of Washington professors, who realized the potential of growing wine in Washington, which is in the same latitude as Europe’s best winegrowing regions.

On tap this weekend are Columbia’s latest Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and red blend as well as another Washington red blend from Novelty Hill.

Please stop by and join your host, Bill Callahan, and sip these wines with  our usual tasty assortment of cheeses, crackers, fruits and meats.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, October 31st, 2014  5pm – 7pm
Saturday, November 1st, 2014  3pm – 5pm

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This weekends selections: $15.00

Columbia Winery Chardonnay 2013       ($15.99 During Tasting)

• There are bright aromas of pear, apple and hints of tropical fruits that extend to the palate. A balanced acidity and integrated sweet vanilla oak notes create an elegant Chardonnay that is distinctly Northwest.

Columbia Winery Merlot 2013        ($16.99 During Tasting)

• This wine offers enticing aromas of cherry and plum with a hint of violet that continues to the palate, where they are joined by pronounced notes of toasty oak, vanilla and hints of mocha that wind up rich and plush in the mouth.

Columbia Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013      ($16.99 During Tasting)

• French and American oak were used to create well-integrated flavors and a rich mouth feel. It has aromas of ripe black currant, plum and cedar. This full-bodied wine features ripe dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black currant layered with notes of toasty oak and cocoa.

 Columbia Winery Composition Red Blend     ($15.99 During Tasting)

• Crafted from several vintages with most from 2011, this is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah – a grape the winery introduced to Washington. Rich and medium-bodied, this wine has blackberry aromas and ripe red fruit flavors of cranberry, cherry and plum framed by hints of spicy oak.

Novelty Hill Royal Slope Red 2010     ($18.99 During Tasting)

• A blend of 37% Merlot, 23% Syrah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Sangiovese, 5% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Grenache this is a full-bodied Columbia Valley wine with delicious layers of fresh blackberry, ripe plum and a hint of clove woven around a black cherry core that coats the palate.

Return of the Press Cellars Tasting

We’ve fallen in love with the Press Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon that highlighted a tasting early this year and now we’re going to sample some new Press releases that will rank right up with the Cab in quality.

First, a Chardonnay from the Bacigalupi Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, the vineyard that supplied the grapes for the Chardonnay that won the historic 1976 Paris tasting that in one day put California wines on the world’s map of quality.

Then we’ll sample the ultra-rich Press Pinot Noir from the Helluva Vineyard and finish with three flavorful bargains, a J Pilar Cabernet Sauvignon (for those crying out for Southern California wines), a terrific Bogle blend and a deep JAQK Napa Syrah.

We invite you to stop by and enjoy these excellent wines that are discounted for the events and join your fellow tasters and another varied assortment of cheeses and other goodies with your host, Bill Callahan.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, October 24th, 2014  5pm – 7pm
Saturday, October 25th, 2014  3pm – 5pm

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This weekends selections: $15.00

Press Cellars Chardonnay 2013       ($27.99 During Tasting)

• This full-bodied Russian River Chardonnay from a historic vineyard exhibits crisp minerality along with notes of pear, pineapple and orange blossom as well as a splendidly integrated oak profile.

Press Cellars Pinot Noir 2013        ($33.99 During Tasting)

• An ultra-rich Pinot Noir, showing nice weight and an impressively rich mid-palate of dark cherries, berries and lively, gripping acidity with a fresh, pure finish from aging in 60 percent new French Oak.

J Pillar Cabernet Sauvignon 2010      ($16.99 During Tasting)

• Grapes from the Santa Rosa Plateau north of Temecula produce a wine that features dry black cherry, spice, mint, wood, and dark spices (cloves and allspice) arising from the glass. Mouth-filling, dark fruit with savory back notes.

Bogle Essential Red Blend 2012     ($10.49 During Tasting)

• A compelling blend of California’s finest plantings of Old Vine Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah, this wine surpasses all expectation for pure enjoyment and approachability.

Soldiers of Fortune Syrah 2007     ($16.99 During Tasting)

• Napa Valley grapes provide an entry that is smooth, lush and viscous. The interaction between the acidity and sense of sweetness is intriguing. The tannins are very fine-grain on the evolution and become more firm allowing for a long, dense finish.

“The Robert Hall Tasting”

We’ve had spectacular results with Paso Robles wine and this weekend we’re sampling an interesting assortment of varietals from one of the area’s leading winemakers, the Robert Hall Winery.

The Hall family fell in love with Rhone-style wines and winemaking during a visit in the 1980’s and in the  early-90’s, Robert and Margaret Hall discovered the perfect terroir in the Paso Robles appellation featuring soil rich in nutrients, coupled with warm days and cool nights.

We’ll start off with a crisp Sauvignon, move on to a delicious Viognier and then into a supple Cabernet Sauvignon. For a change-of-pace this weekend, we’ll end with an Orange Muscat and a Port, both of which make terrific dessert companions.

We invite you to stop by and enjoy these excellent wines that are discounted for the events and join your fellow tasters and another varied assortment of cheeses and other goodies with your host, Bill Callahan.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, October 17th, 2014  5pm – 7pm
Saturday, October 18th, 2014  3pm – 5pm

759 Jamacha Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
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This weekends selections: $15.00

Robert Hall Sauvignon Blanc 2013       ($13.99 During Tasting)

• A vivid straw-green in color, this wine greets the senses with crisp apple and citrus aromas with hints of pear. It exhibits bright fruit flavors of grapefruit, lime, apple, lemongrass and pear that echo the aromas.

Robert Hall Viognier 2013        ($16.99 During Tasting)

• Featuring orange blossom and sweet spice aromas, this wine shows flavors of white peach and honeysuckle with a hint of lime zest. On the palate the wine has a luscious body and finishes with a balanced mouth-watering acidity.

Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2012      ($16.99 During Tasting)

• A full-bodied, flavorful cab with an intense dark ruby red color and scents of black currant, cedar and spice along with cocoa aromas echoed by rich persistent flavors of plush ripe fruit, dark chocolate and anise.

Robert Hall Orange Muscat 2013     ($13.99 During Tasting)

• A vivid yellow-gold in color, this wine entertains the senses with fresh citrus and orange blossom aromas with a touch of sweet ginger spice echoed by bright, sweet tropical fruit flavors. It features a balancing crisp acidity that pairs with spicy cuisine, as an accompaniment to dessert or as an aperitif.

Robert Hall Vintage Port 2010     ($24.99 During Tasting)

• This traditional blend of five Portuguese grapes produces a classic vintage port. Deep ruby red in color, and beautifully balanced, the wine delivers a burst of berry fruit flavors with a velvet smooth finish of spice and tobacco. Enjoy on its own or pair with a full-flavored cheese or “rich” dessert.

The Dueling Cabs Tasting

International prestige is on the line this weekend as we sample three nice Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world that provide you an opportunity to taste different styles of wine from the same grape that all have earned stellar reviews from the critics.
We’ll start off as we usually do with a white to cool off and this week it’s a frisky Columbia Valley Riesling followed by a Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir that we had to squeeze in because it’s so good.

Argentina will weigh in first in the Cab competition with a 2010 Crios Mendoza followed by a Napa Valley Cab from Avalon and a smooth Italian from Tuscany.

We invite you to stop by and enjoy these excellent wines that are discounted for the events and join your fellow tasters and another varied assortment of cheeses and other goodies with your host, Bill Callahan.

Harvest Ranch El Cajon Wine Tasting Event:

Friday, October 10th, 2014  5pm – 7pm
Saturday, October 11th, 2014  3pm – 5pm

759 Jamacha Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
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This weekends selections: $15.00

Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2013       ($11.49 During Tasting)

• This cool-weather Washington Riesling features lovely, expressive and vibrant aromas and flavors of apple, lime and citrus blossoms with a nice off-dry finish. — A Wine Spectator Best Value.

Siduri Pinot Noir 2012        ($25.49 During Tasting)

• An intriguing combination of ripe, sexy fruit underpinned by firm structure. Bright red stone fruits, flowers and sweet spices are woven together beautifully. This is a terrific Santa Lucia Highlands pinot. – 91 Points Robert Parker

Crios Cabernet Sauvignon 2010      ($15.99 During Tasting)

• Grapes from Argentina’s Mendoza District form a wine that is thick, dense & tannic with toasted blackberry and herbal aromas and cassis and blackberry & herbs flavors on the palate. Ripe red fruits with nice balance.

Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2012     ($16.99 During Tasting)

• This Napa Valley cab was crafted from grapes showing the combination of power from the region’s mountains and finesse from its valley, revealing layers of red cherries and blackberries, backed by vanilla and toasted oak. — Another Wine Spectator Best Buy.

 Tommasi Poggio al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon  2011     ($14.99 During Tasting)

• We dare you to find a better valued cab than this Tuscan offering. “”Fragrant, with intense aromas and flavors of black currant, cherry and licorice, augmented by spice. Supple and balanced, delivering vibrant acidity and well-integrated tannins on the long finish. — 91 Pts Wine Spectator