Beringer Alluvium, Knights Valley, 2006

Nose of dark fruit, cinnamon and leather, Full bodied balenced palate with smooth tannin. Dark fruit and oak come thru on the long finsh.

Good

1989 Chateau Beycheville

Clear deep garnet color. Pronounced developing licorice and black pepper nose. Medium Acid, Medium+ alcohol, medium + body and medium + tannin. Black fruit, cinnamon, clove and licorice on the long palate. Very good. Tannins were very silky smooth, making a veal option as well as filet possible.

2007 Zaca Mesa Chardonnay

Tropical fruits on the nose. Full bodied with medium acid and tropical fruits on the medium finish.

Good

2006 Zaca Mesa Viognier

Peach and stones on the light nose. Full bodied, medium plus acid with peach and minerals on the long finish. Very fresh tasting and refreshing. A good deck wine to impress. Great with grilled veggies and sausage.

Good

2005 Zaca Mesa Roussanne

G from Lauber brought the samples of Zaca Mesa today, and they were worth the wait. The Roussanne had pear, white pepper and flowers on the nose. Full bodied with high acid showing spicy stone fruit on the palate. The finish was long and lingering. Went back for more. Good with veal and chicken. Good

2005 Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet

Green pepper and dark fruit on the nose. High acid, full bodied with big integrated tannis. Lush dark fruit continues on the long complex finish. A real bargin. Tasted next to the RM reserve, and the Oakville blew it away. Very good.

2006 Peter Michael Ma Belle Fille

Clear pale gold with pronounced vanilla, peach and rocks on the nose. Full bodied with a medium acid and mineral finish. Very good. On the list at 130

2008 Sauvignon Republic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

From Martin Scott, so you know it is going to be good. Lots of grapefruit and citrus on the nose with minerals close behind. High acid, full bodied with citrus fruits rolling down the palate. Long finish makes this a perfect grilled fish on the deck wine.

Good

2006 Ecard Savigny Les Beune, Serpentiers

Light Bodied pinot with cherry under rocks on the nose. Smooth tannins with light fruit and minerality on the palate. Nice light wine for receptions and fish. Good

If you can find for$20 dollars, pick one up