Cabernet, 2004

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Deep dark Ruby color. Scents of cassis and dark fruit. Very mellow, smooth tannins and a long rich finish. Perfect with a prime New York steak, rare!     $23./bottle

Syrah, 2004

This is the wine for steak and roast beef. Syrah is a grape that loves the Sierra Foothills. The climate here is much like the Northern Rhone valley in the south of France. The wine is dark, rich and elegant. Scents of spices, jasmine and cedar. Smooth tannins and a long tasty finish. Enjoy!     $23./bottle

Syrah, Barrel Select, 2004

A Syrah lover's dream. Robust and rich. Intense aroma of pepper and spice and everything nice. Estate fruit from the oldest block of our own rooted vines in the steepest part of the vineyard. Hand sorted by maidens. Small lot fermentation. Old slow basket press. 30 months in once used French Oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Only 71 cases produced!! Napa, eat your heart out!     $36./bottle

Old Curmudgeon, 2004

This is a Port for those who don't usually like Port. Made from Syrah, the fruit is picked at perfect ripeness, not over ripe! So I avoid those prune and raisin flavors! Finished to 18% alcohol but only 4.5% sugar. Most Port has 8 to 9% sugar. So it is not syrupy sweet, just nice. The laws do not let me label this as Port so technically it is called a "Red Dessert Wine", but it is most similar to Vintage Port. Enjoy!     $15./375 ml. bottle