Italian
Inama bradasisimo colli berici $76.00
“The nose displays an intense bouquet of red and black fruit, spices, pepper, ripe cherries and chocolate.”
Monti Garbi Valpolicello Ripasso $58.00
“Aromas of red fruit and cherries. The flavors are slightly sweetish, soft yet powerful, fresh, and full-flavored with a trace of tannin and a spicy aftertaste.”
Secondo Marco Ripasso DOC $58.00
“A medium-bodied wine with plenty of ripe and dried, red-fruit flavors accented by spice and floral notes.”
Bussola Valpolicello Ripasso $62.00
“Purple in color with ruby at the rim. The nose is great with black and red currants, slight raisins, dust and spices. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, black currant fruit with underlying spice and some raisins. Light tannins. Dry. Great acidity. Long finish. “
Zenato “Ripassa” DOC $66.00
“Rounded, velvet-textured wine with rich, complex aromas of berries and an impressively lengthy finish that seems to linger forever”
Bertani “amarone valpantena” $150.00
“Intense aromas of cherries and blackberries with spice notes of cinnamon and pepper. On the palate the wine has an enveloping, soft and creamy mouthfeel with a persistent finish, accented with fleshy tannins.”
Zenato “Amarone” Classico $135.00
“This is a majestic wine, intense, and ethereal, with notes of bay leaf and distillate-cured cherries.”
California
Francis Coppola Black Label Claret $48.00
“Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, classic Bordeaux varietals blended to present aromas of plum, blackberry, mocha and crème brulee.”
Trentadue, “OPR”, North Coast $48.00
“dark red color with intense black cherry aromas, blueberries, and cherry cola as an immediate impression. With aeration nuances of ripe plums, vanilla and cocoa are showing with a dose of toasted oak and dark licorice. On the mouth the wine is fresh and juicy with youthful brightness, finishing long and fruity.”
Chelan Valley
hard row to hoe “Shameless hussy” $54.00
“So lascivious and licentious it is almost x-rated. Intense ripe cherry, raspberry and vanilla with a finish that goes on forever.”
amos rome “Embers”, manson $86.00
Aromas - Wild Strawberries • Red Plum • Red Rose Pedal
Palate - 5 Spice • Black Cherry • Milk Chocolate
34% Merlot - 22% Malbec - 22% Cabernet Franc - 22% Pinot Noir
Vibe Cellars “GEMELLI SUPER TUSCAN” $72.00
“Aromatics of fresh black cherry, blackberry, and raspberry with hints of oak and lavender. Excellent acidity with long lingering mid-palate finish featuring bright cherry and raspberry with hints of clove and integrated tannins.”
75% Sangiovese/17% Cab Sauvignon/8% Merlot
Nefarious “Spinner” $66.00
“This wine is primarily Merlot, but with a healthy enough side of Cabernet Franc and Syrah. It's jammy, fruity, dense, dark, and an absolute pleasure to drink.“
Nefarious “RX3” $76.00
“Bing Cherry, Tobacco, Wild Sage. A super smooth wine with the perfect balance of bright red fruit and warm baking spices”
42% Grenache, 32% Mourvedre, 26% Syrah
Benson Rhythm, Manson $66.00
38% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Franc, 24% Merlot, 12% Syrah
Rocky Pond “Stratastone” $78.00
“This Rhone-inspired GSM blend offers a brambly spiced nose. The palate strikes a balance between sweet and savory elements, with chewy tannins, blackberry, tarragon and olive tapenade.”
48% Grenache, 24% Syrah, 28% Mourvèdre
Cairdeas Winery “Caisléan an Pápa” $102.00
{Pronounced Cush-len} Our take on a Chateauneuf du Pape style blend, the name is a Gaelic translation of "Castle of the Pope." This vineyard-specific blend is sourced entirely from Boushey Vineyard. Notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthiness.
27% Grenache Noir, 25% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 12% Counoise, 12% Cinsaut
Cairdeas Winery “Tri” $88.00
“ Plum, espresso, and tobacco leaf on the nose followed by rich notes of leather and fig, finishing with a white pepper spice.”
Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache
Cairdeas Winery “Difraction” $62.00
“This youthful wine offers plum and cherry aromas with a medium bodied texture and earthy flavors.”
20% Syrah, 20% Cinsault, 19% Counoise, 19% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache Noir, 5% Petite Sirah, 3% Carignan
Mellisoni vineyards “60 degrees” $132.00
“Equal parts Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera all fruit was grown on the winery estate property. Currently presenting with berries and cherry right up front, dried herbs (specifically oregano), with rose and balsamic.”
Mellisoni Vineyards “Boatteak” $64.00
Opaque purple-red, this gorgeous Merlot/Cab blend shows cocoa and mahogany, blueberry and cranberry, with a dusty earthiness and a soft violet and mint.”
Merlot 87%, Cab Sauvignon 13%
Fielding Hills, “Tribute” $70.00
“Deep Color & aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum, crushed roses, & tobacco. The flavors are bold with layers of black and blue fruits..”
35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Syrah, 24% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc
Washington
J Bookwalter Subplot, Columbia Valley $52.00
“this delicious red blend of Cab-Syrah filled with everything we love about big red blends. Syrah and Malbec’s spicy rich berry adds to Cabernet Sauvignon powerful fruit.”
50% Syrah, 35% Merlot, 15% Malbec
Novelty Hill, “Royal Slope Red”, Col Valley $50.00
“A medium-bodied wine with sweet cherry aromas and mouth-filling layers of ripe plum, currant and wild berry that echo across a spicy, fruit-forward finish.”
35% Syrah, 26% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Sangiovese, 6% Mourvèdre, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Sleight of hand “spellbinder”, Walla Walla $58.00
”A potpourri of scents and flavors such as blueberries and Bing cherries, plums, cocoa powder, fresh herbs, and exotic spices. It finishes with dusty tannins that are completely integrated.”
Cabnernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
Abeja “Beekeepers Blend” Walla Walla $65.00
“Generous aromas of blackberry with cinnamon and fresh mint greet the nose and are mirrored on the plentiful palate loaded with ripe black and red fruits. Intriguing notes of licorice, black tea, and violets emerge next, building depth and complexity. This juicy blend is a deep ruby color, with a moderate body, powdery tannins, and a long-lasting finish.”
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 4% Malbec
Matthews Estate, “Blackboard”, Col Valley $44.00
“bright nose with ripe currants, black cherry and caramelized vanilla bean. . . perfumed floral note follows with a hint of wood spice...palate is bright with a hint of bittersweet chocolate and round creamy tannins.”
Cabernet Sauvignon 52%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 19%
Long Shadows, “Chester Kidder” Walla Walla $115.00
“Brimming with expressive aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, violets, oak spice and a hint of graphite, layers of depth and complexity. Its rich texture and firm yet refined tannins linger across a lengthy finish”
64% Cabernet Sauvignon 28% Syrah 8% Petit Verdot
Long Shadows Vintners ”Saggi” $110.00
“Elaborately fragrant, brimming with red cherries, ripe strawberries and notes of nutmeg. Vibrant and well-integrated with balanced natural acidity, a textured wine with great richness and flavors that linger across a generous finish.”
58% Sangiovese - 30% Cabernet Sauvignon - 12% Syrah
Five Star Cellars “QUINQUE ASTRUM”, Walla Walla $72.00
“Crimson in color with aromas of rose, pomegranate, clove, and red plum. Flavors of black raspberry and rhubarb pie. A beautiful balance of acid and tannins. This wine is very fresh and inviting.”
56% Sangiovese; 22% Cabernet Sauvignon; 22% Merlot
Five Star Cellars “Stellar”, Walla Walla $98.00
“A flood of clove, black currant, and earthy tones hit the nose. A very savory wine with aromas of au jus. Flavors of blackberry and allspice, with mouthwatering acid. Hints of nutmeg are found across the mid-palate. “
65% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot; 5% Malbec; 5% Petit Verdot; 5% Cabernet Franc
Fidelitas “Optu Red”, Red Mountain $105.00
“On the aroma we get Bing cherry, black berry, and vanilla bean. The palate is rich and ripe with loads of red and black fruit — strawberry, blueberry, and black currant.”