2005 Davies, J - Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond mtn demonstrates great amomas of sweet dark cherry with oak and minerals. This wine was wonderful all the way to the finish with smooth silky tanins and a lingering finish. Very well balanced

2005 Zahtila - Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
This is one of my favorite full bodied zins, not the spicy briar patch type, but the deep, dark, full bodied mocha style that gets better each day.

2000 Poggio alla Sala - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
Nice earthy aromas of mushroom and red fruit. Medium weight and great complex finish with some butterscotch and mineral.

2001 Silver Oak - Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Had along with a 99 silver oak and the 01 was by far the winner. Still possesed stong fruit character and silky tannins that leave you wanting more. If you like the oak profile and lush fruit then you will enjoy this

1999 Silver Oak - Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Had along side of the 2001 silver oak. This wine lost out, fruit had dissipated and it was slightly dull. Oak character still present but I thought it was past prime or slightly corked

2003 Leal - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
very lively full of dark cherry fruits, some mineral and slate notes. Still had good tannins that softened after some decanting. Great with steak

2004 Montes Alpha - Syrah Apalta Vineyard
first sip was a bit tannic but after an hour of breathing the fruit came out and was quite nice. Strawberry notes, medium body, well balanced and light spice finish

2004 James, Tobin - Petite Sirah Black Magic
dark chewey chocolate cherry, with earthy undertones. Full bodied with a kick. Great value for everyday petite syrah

2003 Ponte - Cabernet Sauvignon
slightly aged cabernet from southern cali has mild structure light cherry and eucalyptus.

2005 Leal - Malbec
heavy nose of sweet cherry and tobacco. Suprisingly ligher on its feet on the mid palate, nice balance and finish