April 2008
Tasting Schedule

Friday,  April 25th Provenance of Napa Valley.
The Chalone Group’s success with their Bordeaux varietal program here in Napa has been huge and if you don’t know why, come and taste the Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon.

Saturday,  April 26th New Finds from Abroad.
These value priced wines ($11 to $15) let you get new and exciting complements to lunches, dinners and picnics. Brancott New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is oh so refreshing. Melipal Mendoza Malbec Rosé is perfect all purpose pink. And Simon Hackett Old Vine Grenade is a great BBQ red.

May 2008

Friday  May 2nd Summers Estate.
In Calistoga and just over the hill into Knights Valley Jim Summers has established his name and his wines as go to values. The Zinfandels and Cabs of the area get their due and Summers Estate will proudly feature Napa Valley Zinfandel and Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon but things get very interesting when we bust out the Charbono! Don’t miss it.

Saturday  May 3rd Cal – Ital.
We tap into some deep roots; those that pioneered wine making early on in California’s history. Italians brought their rich heritage and a passion and understanding of viticulture and we reap the benefits today with wines such as: Uvaggio Vermentino, Seghesio Family Vineyards Barbera and Luna Sangiovese.

Friday  May 9th Mc Fadden Vineyards.
Out of Potter Valley in Mendocino we have found some great all purpose, warm weather, any time wines from a down to earth yet savvy producer who is all about organic grapes. Enjoy these refreshing, well made wines that give organic a good name. Our offering includes Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.     

Saturday  May 10th Truly Unique!
( Just like Mom ) Here is your chance to surprise Mom with a nice meal at home and some amazing and different wines. For brunch think Roussane by Domaine La Bastide or La Yunta Torrontes. Red is more her style? Please try Domaine du Bel Air Bourgueil or Domaine Monte de Luz Tannat.

Friday  May 16th Enkidu Winery.
Philip Staehle has sourced some good vineyards in Sonoma County and Lake County and what he extracts from that fruit and puts in the bottle is amazing! We are pleased to introduce to you Philip and his Lake County Diener Ranch Zinfandel, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Humbaba Rhone style red blend.  

Saturday  May 17th America’s Favorite Wine.
Of course, we know that ‘chardonnay’ leapt immediately to your lips. And for those of you who even slightly hesitated or have any questions please stop by and check out these California Chardonnays: Terisa Alexander Valley, made by Ron Lilly, Lynmar Quail Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley and Chateau Montelena Napa Valley.

Friday  May 23rd Italia Wine Imports
Italia Wine Imports is an importer with an impressive line up wines from Italy. Going from Friuli to Tuscany to Sicilia, we will taste, Doriga Ribolla Gialla, Il Ciliego Chianti Colli Senesi and Gerbino Rosso.