BELLA NOVELLO, 2002, Calistoga

A very smooth and rich wine at a good price.

  32.00

BERINGER, 2001, Alluvium Red, Knights Valley

This is listed in the Top 100 in the 2003 WINE SPECTATOR.

  43.95

CAKEBREAD, 2002, Napa

  89.00

CAIN CUVEE, NV, Napa

”The current bottling is one of the best.” Jay.

  36.95

CAIN CONCEPT, 2001, Napa

A blend from several Napa Valley Cabernet plots.

  59.00

CARMENET, 2003, Dynamite, North Coast

  half 16.95

CAYMUS, 1999, Estate Bottled, Napa

  95.00

CAYMUS, 2000, Estate Bottled, Napa

  95.00

CAYMUS, 2001, Estate Bottled, Napa

  95.00

CAYMUS, 2001, Estate Bottled, Napa

Double bottle.

 199.00 1.5L

CHÂTEAU SOUVERAIN, 2001, Alexander Valley, Winemaker's Reserve

Rich blackberry fruit with a hint of chocolate on the finish.

  33.95

CHÂTEAU ST. MICHELE, 2002, Washington State

Bordeaux style with rich blackberry flavors. Wonderful balance all the way.

  26.95

CONN CREEK, 1999, Anthology

A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc. A rich wine with vanilla notes and a dry finish.

  73.00

DELECTUS, 1999, Napa, Beckerstoffer

Well balanced with fruit and some oak to round it out. An outstanding vineyard.

  60.00

DUCKHORN, 2000, Napa

 175.00 1.5L

DUCKHORN, 2002, Napa

  79.00

ESTANCIA, 2002, Meritage

73% Cabernet sauvignon, 27% Merlot. A wonderful blend of plum fruit and oak.

  42.95

ETUDE, 1999 Napa

 100.00

ETUDE, 2000 Napa

  95.00

FORMAN, 2001, Napa

Forman’s Cabernets are very rich and among the best balanced California Cabernet Sauvignons.

  69.95

GALLO, 1997

Gallo’s best top-of-the-line. This excellent 1997 vintage has an excellent long finish.

  79.00

GRAND ARCHER, 2001, Sonoma

Soft style at a good price.

  25.95

HESS SELECT, 2003, Napa

Slightly firmer tannins

  38.00

HONIG, 2002 Reserve

  89.00

JORDAN, 2001, Sonoma

Jordan wines are made to drink earlier with mild tannins.

  63.00

L’ECOLE, 2002, Washington State, Columbia Valley

Very rich with big tannins that soften after 20 minutes.

  43.00

LEWELLING, 2002, Napa Valley

Beautiful nose of crème de cassis and vanilla and sweet up front fruit. This is one of the better 2000 California Cabernet Sauvignons. “I highly suggest this one”, Jay.

  58.95

LIBERTY SCHOOL, 2003

Excellent value.

  23.95

MT. VEDER, 2000, Napa Valley

  31.95
 half

PARADIGM, 2000, Oakville, Napa

Jay tasted November 2004 and says “Marvelous”.

  63.00

PRIDE, 2002, Napa Valley

One of the most outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons of the year. Layer upon layer of sweet oak and cocoa in this elegant wine. CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE 2 Puffs.

  79.00

RODNEY STRONG, 2002, Sonoma

Excellent rating. Plum and chocolate on nose with a magnificent finish.

  27.95

ROMBAUER, 2002 Napa Valley

Good value for this excellent winery.

  47.95

SILVERADO, 2001, Napa

  52.00

SIMI, 2001, Landslide, Sonoma-Alexander Valley

One of the top rated Cabernets in the 2001 vintage.

  42.00

SNOWDEN, 2001, Napa

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

  66.00

STELTZNER, 2003 Claret

  28.95

STELTZNER, 2003, Stag’s Leap District

Marvelously smooth villa oak with a soft finish.

  39.50

ST. FRANCIS, 1999, Nun's Vineyard, Reserve

  39.95

VILLA MT. EDEN, 2002, Reserve

This is a great value.

  24.95

WASHINGTON HILLS, 2000, Washington State

A decent wine at a good price.

  16.95

WHITEHALL LANE, 2001, Napa

Rich with red cherry and a touch of crème brulée and mocha. I thought this was one of the best 2001 for the money.

  59.00

32.50 half