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Wines from the Cellar

Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz
Beautiful black bubbly with creamy foam from winemaker Ben Riggs! Lots of berries. Pairs as well with duck as it does with chocolate!
$19.99
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Brokenwood Semillon 2004 Hunter Valley
90 (+?) points Stephen Tanzer. Quite juicy but extremely promising and built for the long haul. Finishes spicy, focused and with excellent citric verve. Last 2 bottles!
$19.58
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Epsilon 2006 Shiraz
90 pts Robert Parker: “... excellent bouquet of cedar, tobacco, violets, plum and blueberry. Medium-bodied ... excellent depth, layered blue fruit flavors, and ripe tannins. It will evolve for 3-5 years and drink well through 2017 but can be enjoyed now.”
$19.99
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Hanenhof 2005 Proprietary Red
90 points Robert Parker: “This elegant, Bordeaux-style red offers up hints of mocha, cherries, spice box, and cedar … a well-made effort capable of a decade of cellaring.“
$18.60
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Heartland 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points James Halliday. A densely-colored wine displaying lifted blackberry and cassis on the nose. The palate offers sweet fruit flavors with a hint of mint and a rich texture followed by a long finish with big velvety tannins.
$14.95
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Langmiel ''Three Gardens'' Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2006
90 points Robert Parker: “This elegant blend exhibits notes of anise, wood smoke, blackberries, cherries, pepper, and earth. Surprisingly fruity and rich with wonderful intensity as well as layers of flavor …”
$16.99
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Matthews Cellars 2005 Klipsun Vineyard Semillon Ice Wine
A very limited quantity! This one never lasts long. A dessert by itself!
$24.50
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Slipstream 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
87 points eRobertparker.com: “Medium straw-colored, it has an alluring bouquet of fresh herbs, citrus, and gooseberry. This is followed by a medium-bodied wine with round, concentrated flavors, good depth, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish.”
$14.99
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Abbazia di Novacella 'Stiftskellerei Neustift' Kerner DOC 2005
A fine Italian white - racey, with mineral elements, wild flower notes and a background of nectarine. Perfect with Thai food or curries. Last bottle!
$20.75
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Alves de Sousa 2001 Quinta do Vale Raposa
$28.00
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Antinori Vermentino di Bolgheri DOC Guado al Tasso 2004
A traditional Tuscan white grape - deep gold color with hints of emerald green. Flavour of ripe Bosc pear, mint and fennel. ONE BOTTLE LEFT!
$28.50
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Black Chook VMR 2006
$17.99
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Bodega Campo Negro ‘Finca El Reposo’ Saint Jeannet 2006
Honey, lemon zest and melon predominate on the nose and palette, with notes of rosemary, white pepper and pineapple lingering on the finish. It is a great match with sea bass, trout, calamari or scallops.
$7.70
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Bodegas Garanza Cyan Crianza 2001
Rich, luscious...like Spain.
$23.10
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Bronzo ''La Bastide Blanche'' Bandol 2003, Côte d’Or
Powerful & rich, 75% Mourvedre, deep and dark.
$24.50
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Brooks Riesling 2003
Jimmy's last vintage.
$15.25
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Cadence 'Ciel du Cheval' Red Mountain 2004
Brimming with tobacco, blueberry, blackberry and violet with some lingering notes of vanilla and nutmeg on the finish from the oak. It is a great wine for a steak, hamburgers - in fact, almost anything with beef.
$36.75
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Carrick 2005 Central Otago Riesling
From the New Zealand tour - a unique Riesling
$18.61
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Cavit Estate Altemasi Graal Brut 95
Considered by many to be Italy’s most outstanding sparkling wine. Winner of the "Tre Bicchieri" (Three Glasses) Award. Only one bottle left!
$36.00
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Chappellet Mountain Cuvee 2003
California - classic Bordeaux blend.
$25.00
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Château de la Charrière ‘’La Maladière’’ Santanay 1er Cru 2002
From the French tour. ONE BOTTLE LEFT!
$31.50
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Chiarello Family Vineyards 'Giana' Zinfandel 2003
Great example of huge California Zinfandel! Only 7 left!
$33.22
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Conde de Vimioso 2001 Reserva, Ribatejo
Garnet color and strong earthy aromas of coffee and mushrooms, vanilla, dark chocolate and allspice. Will age gracefully for another five to seven years.
$22.04
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Cor Cellars ‘Columbia View Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This little-known winery is one to look for.

The wine has bright citrus and grass aromas, and there are lingering mineral and herbal notes on the palate.

$14.70
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DaMa 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
As bold as a tight dress! A lovely Cabernet from Women Winemakers supporting Women's causes.
$25.00
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Domaine de la Pepière Cuvée Eden Muscadet
A fabulous light, bright Muscadet! One bottle left!
$14.00
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Domaine Les Pallières Gigondas 2001
A very traditional Gigondas from the French Tour - 80% Grenache blend fermented in concrete vats for 8 months then old oak barrels. From the France club tour. Only 1 bottle left!
$27.00
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Domaine Robert Perroud 2004 Cote de Brouilly Vielle Vignes
Beaujolais Crus, from commune of Odenas. 40-year-old vines - a beautiful old-world Beaujolais!
$15.50
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Dominio de Tares ''Exaltos'' Cepas Viejas 2003
From the Spain tour. Only 1 bottle left!
$28.00
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Drop Dead Big Reds from Washington
A premium selection of three awesome Washington big red wines. Absolutely, some of the best in the State!
$108.00
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Dusted Valley Boomtown 2005 Syrah
This is delicious, quaffable Syrah at its best. Ripe fruit, smoke and pepper on the nose lead to similar notes on the palate with soft tannins and minimal oak.
$15.00
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Edgefield 2004 Merlot
Alder Ridge Vineyard fruit makes this a wonderful wine to enjoy with food.
$23.00
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Edgefield 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Soft and elegant. Moderate herbal notes with black currant and earthy flavors. Yum!
$19.00
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Edgefield 2005 Vintner's Select Pinot Noir
A classic Oregon Pinot Noir!
$23.00
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Edgefield 2005 Zinfandel
Surced from old vines in Forchini Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley. Big and yummy now, this one will age gracefully.
$23.00
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Edgefield 2006 'Poor Farm' Pinot Gris
Estate grown, fermented in neutral oak, with flavors of pear, honey and stone fruit. Very limited quantity!
$14.75
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Esporão Alicante Bouschet 2003
Notes of violet and tart red berries married with the vanilla and toast of new oak, but somehow manages to retain a sense of earthiness and leathery tannins. Drinks well now, but should age well for at least another 5 to 7 years.
$23.80
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Esporão Vinho Branco Reserva 2004
A blend of three traditional and local white grape varietals: Roupeiro, Arinto and Antão Vaz. a rich, creamy and complex wine with flavors of nectarines, honeydew and exotic spices.
$12.59
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Fidelitas 2006 'm100' White Blend
Semillon, Viognier & Rousanne blended into a clean, bright wine full of fruit.
$18.00
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Forgeron Cellars 2002 Zinfandel, Alder Ridge Vineyard
One of the best Zins in the NW! And we have the last three bottles.
$30.00
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Glen Eldon 'Dry Bore' Shiraz 2003
This 100% shiraz has the typical richness and oak of traditional Shiraz plus heavy tannins almost more reminiscent of a French Syrah.
$28.00
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Gruet Blanc de Noirs
The Perfect Host Gift for any occasion! A splendid sparkling made in champagne style by classically trained winemaker - and all this from New Mexico! A great Holiday must have.
$14.00
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Gruet Rose NV
$15.75
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Hanenhof Viognier 2005
$17.85
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Il Cuore 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon

“Of all earthly music–that which reaches farthest into heaven is the beating of a truly loving heart.”

- Henry Ward Beecher

$16.00
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Il Cuore 2005 Barbera - BACK ORDERED

“All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart.”

- Kahlil Gibran

$18.00
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Il Cuore 2005 Rosso Classico Tuscan Blend

“Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart, and the senses.”

- Voltaire

$12.50
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Il Cuore 2006 Chardonnay

“It is only with the Heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.”

- Antoine de Sainte-Exupery

$12.50
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JM Cellars 2005 Columbia Valley Cuvée
A Merlot-predominant blend of Bordeaux varietals from some of the best vineyards in the Northwest. Yum!
$32.00
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K Syrah ''Lucky No. 7'' 2003
Big & bold - Just like Charles himself! A classic Syrah from our first Washington Tour.
$38.00
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K Vintners ‘Milbrandt Vineyards’ Syrah
In-your-face forward blackberry fruit and is soft and rich, yet somehow still manages to capture the bacon-fat and smoky notes that you normally can only find in wines from the Northern Rhône.
$26.25
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Kaesler 'Avignon' GSM 2004 Barossa Valley
Wonderful, silky, rich. Going fast!
$23.85
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Kaesler Old Vine Semillon 2005
$14.70
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La Spinona 'Bricco Faset' Barbaresco Riserva 1997
Complex aromas of dried flowers, ripe cherries and mushroom. At 9 years old it is showing signs of maturity, but will drink well for another 8 -10 years.
$34.00
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Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz 2006
$21.75
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Lemelson ''Tikka's Run'' Pinot Gris 2004
Voted VT's Best Pinot Gris!
$20.50
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Long Shadows Poet's Leap 2006 Riesling
Always a popular pick. Notes of pear, melon & honey
$19.58
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Lucien Albrecht 'Cuvee Cecile' Pinot Gris 2002
French, fabulous, perfect with Pad Thai.
$21.12
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Marquis Philips ''Sarah's Blend'' 2005
$15.00
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McKinley Springs Rosé, Horse Heaven Hills 2006
This Rosé has a deep rose color and smells and tastes of fresh, young strawberries and red cherries. It is dry and should be served cold.
$11.66
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Moss Wood ''The Amy's Blend'' Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Margaret River - Luscious red from the Australian Tour
$26.43
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Mr. Riggs Watervale Riesling 2005
Bone-dry, with crisp acidity and has flavors of lime, petrol, Granny Smith apples, and white flower. If you want a treat, age this wine for six to ten years in your cellar.
$25.83
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Naiades Rueda Verdejo 2003
This is special: a white Spanish heaven. A refreshing change from Chardonnay.
$27.30
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Navarro 'Dry Estate' Gewurztraminer 2004
A fine example of great domestic Gewurzt!
$19.63
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Nicolas Potel 'Cuvee Gerard' Bourgogne Rouge 2003
New breed of Burgundy producers - fresh young Pinot with old world tastes.
$19.12
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NQN ‘Patagonia Universe’ Collecion 2004
The best of Argentina!
$41.09
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Ornellaia ''Le Volte'' Toscana 2004
Super Tuscan - Sangiovese/Merlot/Cab.Sauv - with bouquets of ripe, red cherry, blackberry, black pepper and notes of cardamom and cinnamon.
$19.50
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Penny's Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003
Intense, briary blackberry and toast - with some cinnamon and black currant thrown in for good measure.
$27.18
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Plan Pégau Vin de Table 2005
This wine is made from de-classified Châteauneuf du Pape grapes. Full-bodied and fruity, it is a wine to drink young, a glass of the warm French south.
$16.25
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Porto Kopke 2004 'Quinta São Luiz' Vintage Port
It has a spicy blackberry and molten chocolate nose, and there are notes of rose petals and anise that linger on the palate. Though the flavors are intense, there is a warm, soft edge to this wine. Good now, or in 15 years!
$49.00
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Roessler 'La Brisa' Pinot Noir 2003
From the cooler Sonoma Coast - round & plush. 90 points from Wine Spectator!
$35.00
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San Quirico 2006 Vernaccia di San Gimignano
All organic fruit. A steal! Only two bottles left!
$12.00
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Sanstravé Cava Gran Reserva Brut Nature
Elegant notes of quince, pear and spices. Rich, crisp and dry with a lovely mineral note.
$22.75
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Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2005
A ‘classic’ New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with heady aromas of gooseberry, lemongrass and pink grapefruit.
$17.64
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Talley 'Oliver's Vineyard' Chardonnay 2003
California Tour, full bodied and golden yellow.
$25.37
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Three Rivers Winery 2003 Meritage White
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon - Bright & Crisp. 92 points from Wine Enthusiast and a Double Gold Award from Wine Press NW!
$25.00
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Torbreck VMR 2004 Barossa Valley
Rich, ripe aromas of apricots and peaches. Honeysuckle and orange blossom dominate, but this wine still has bright, lively acids.
$36.00
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Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Brut NV
$43.00
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Whitman Cellars 'Narcissa' 2004
Try this wine on its own or with a nice juicy burger or steak. Yum!
$22.00
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Wild Wines from the Northwest!
A premium selection of three awesome Washington wines. Absolutely, some of the best in the State! And you can't get these vintages anywhere else.
$90.00
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Willis Hall 2003 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
An elegant, bold Washington Cabernet.
$25.99
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Willis Hall 2003 Columbia Valley Merlot
Hands down favorite at the Vine Tales Wine Dinner!
$25.99
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Willis Hall 2004 Cabernet Franc
This is a treat - Cabernet Franc from the Columbia Valley.
$25.99
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Willis Hall 2004 Columbia Valley Syrah
Washington State's signature Syrah.
$25.99
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Willis Hall 2004 Sangiovese
A spectacular example of a classical Italian grape ... from Washington State!
$27.99
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Willis Hall 2006 Late Harvest Viognier (375 ml)
Stone fruits and caramel, without the cloying nature of some dessert wines. The Viognier fruit really shines!
$17.99
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