2009 Rosato Buy

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Tasting Notes:  zesty cherries, ripe watermelon and subtle notes of kaffir zest and lingering citrus are highlights of this wine.

Food Suggestions:  this rosé is a wonderful pairing with a variety of foods, from fresh seafood and Asian cuisine with subtle spice to the holiday ham and turkey.  Best served chilled, is is also an excellent accompaniment to warm Summer days.

2007 Mountain Cuvée Pinot Noir Buy

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Tasting Notes: Luxurious bouquet of plum, black cherry and cassis intertwine with well-integrated wood and spice.  The luscious frit is balanced perfectly on the palate with classic Red Mountain structure, silky tannins and a juicy, lingering finish.

Food Pairing: grilled hanger steak, veal chops, Beef Stroganoff, hearty stews, finely-aged Cheddar or Roquefort.

2007 Barbera Buy

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Tasting Note:  plump, ripe layers of red berry fruit combine with subtle nuances of barrel spice and caramel.  This wine carries a soft, supple entry balanced by young, juicy expressive fruit and bright acidity. 

Food Pairing:  dark game birds, roasted meats, grilled halibut or tomato-based pasta dishes.

2007 Two Rivers Bordeaux Style Buy

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Tasting Notes:  Aromas of black raspberry and plum fruits, along with hints of delicate pepper and herbs.   Flavors of black cherry cola and leather are evident along with the lingering finish that follows smooth, integrated tannins.

Food Pairing:  pair this flavorful and well-balanced wine with a variety of casual fare and everydat meals, including: roasted tenderloin, stews and chilis, hearty pastas, or grilled burgers and chicken.

2007 Sangiovese Grosso Buy

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Wine Note:  The 2007 Sangiovese Grosso is comprised entirely of the VCR6 clone sourced from Ciel du Cheval vineyard in the Red Mountain region of Washington.  Less than four acres of this clone were planted exclusively for us in 2002, and is the first certified planting of the VCR6 clone in the United States.  This much-anticipated release reveals concentrated aromas of black cherry and red fruits integrated with a subtle hint of sweet pipe tobacco and barrel spice. 

Tasting Notes:  Flavors of red berry fruits highlight a refreshingly bright acidity that fills the mid-palate before extending in to a lengthy finish.   This wine will certainly benefit from a few years of aging before revealing a glimpse of its true potential.

Food Pairing:  grilled hanger steak or veal chop, Beef Stroganoff, hearty stews, finely-aged Cheddar or Roquefort.

2007 Primitivo Buy

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Tasting Note:  dark, wild berry characters with subtle sweet brown sugar and cigar box integrate well with a rich, supple palate of dark berry and soft tannins.

Food Pairing:  a wonderful pairing with everyday meals such as grilled burgers and sausages, barbeque, hearty pastas, rustic pizzas and roasted vegetables.

2007 Sangiovese Buy

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Tasting Note:  aromas of raspberry and red licorice lead to a rich palate of bright fruits and spice with subtle floral nuances.  A rich, enticing entry reveals a mid-palate of juicy acids to support a variety of Italian fare.

Food Pairing:  roasted tomatoes, lasagna Bolognese, Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses

2006 Sangiovese Buy

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Tasting Note:  Aromas of bright cherry, agave and white pepper combine with subtle hints of bergamot.  The soft entry and delicate tannins are supported by fine acidity, making this an excellent selection to pair with food.

Food Pairing:  hearty salads, roasted vegetable dishes, game birds, grilled salmon and halibut.

Wine Note:  Representing less than 1% of planted acreage in France's southern Rhne and Languedoc regions, this obscure varietal is best-known as a component in the famed Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines ~ and is a recent addition to plantings in the Pacific Northwest only within the last decade.

2006 Two Rivers Bordeaux Style Buy

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Tasting Notes: Aromas of cassis, licorice, and dried plum are complemented by notes of cocoa, brown sugar and dark berry fruits.  This dark, inky wine exhibits firm acids which are supported by focused tannins, giving the impression of an intensely ripe wine with a lingering richness. 

Food Pairing: rich game meats, hearty stews, roasted root vegetables, aged cheeses

2006 Riserva Buy

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Tasting Notes: Intense aromas of black cherry, gamey meat and barrel spice are complemented by a soft supple entry that is richly-textured.  Flavors of red berry fruits, black cherry and refreshingly bright acidity fill the mid palate, extending into a lengthy finish. 

Food Pairing:  roasted tomatoes, rich pasta dishes such as lasagna Bolognese,  grilled meats, Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses.

2006 Reserve Pinot Noir Buy

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Tasting Notes: Intense aromas of earth, toast, barrel char, and subtle black fruits lead to a palate of candied cherries, red raspberry and spice.  Ripe tannins and lingering acidity are balanced with intense flavors.

Food Pairing: this wine is an excellent food wine and could be paired with wild mushrooms, lamb, game birds and carmelized vegetables.

2006 Bricco Red Wine Buy

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Tasting Notes:  Aromas of jammy red fruit, licorice and cardamon are accompanied by subtle notes of fresh-turned earth and charcoal.   This bright and lively wine has fresh and zesty Old-World appeal, but is complemented by a rich and full palate more often expressed among wines from the New World. 

Food Pairing: rustic Bruschetta, hearty pastas, grilled chicken or pork, Spanish tapas

Blend: Sangiovese (89%), Syrah (7.5%), Barbera (3.5%)

2006 Syrah Buy

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Tasting Notes: Rich, dark aromas of blueberry, huckleberry, blackberry and leather mingle with flavors of lush black cherry, licorice root and cocoa.  The plush entry of this wine is balanced by juicy acids and lush, well-structured tannins, qualities that should allow this wine to age gracefully.

Food Pairing:  moussaka, chicken liver pâté and other richly-flavored foods.

2006 Nebbiolo Buy

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Tasting Notes: Classic Nebbiolo aromas of ripe cherry, tar and rustic leather are complemented by a subtle floral nuance of rose petal and orange peel.  Rich flavors of cherry and raspberry are layered with hints of cinnamon, black pepper and barrel spice.  The soft, sweet entry is delicate up front, but soon gives way to bright acids and a silky tannin structure that lingers well beyond mid-palate. 

Food Pairing:  tomato-based pastas, robust pork or veal dishes, and a sharp Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.