Wine Type: California general red

‘Le Mistral’ (Rhône-Style Blend)

Joseph Phelps 2003

  • Price (bottle) ~ $75

Merlot Blackstone

Blackstone 2003

Always a good solid choice that won't offend anyone. Easy drinking if a little predictable.

  • Price (bottle) ~ $41

Carignane ‘Ancient Vines’

Cline 2004

  • Price (bottle) ~ $41

Zinfandel ‘Ancient Vines’

Cline 2004

Nice example of a simple sonoma zin - they make it best here, well balanced with typical black plum and berry flavors and a judicious smattering of new american oak.

  • Price (bottle) ~ $45

Zinfandel Painter Bridge

Vineyards 2005

  • Price (bottle) ~ $32

Zinfandel Artezin

Mendocino/Amador/Napa Valley 2003

An elegant zin from the makers of Hess Collection, refined and well put together with outstanding balance.

  • Price (bottle) ~ $47