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Bargain Buzz
	Falling Star Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 (Cuyo, Argentina); $19.99 Has everything it should: aromas of bright black fruit, spice and a bit of earth, with good body and flavors of cassis, dark chocolate and a bit of tobacco on the finish.
	Falling Star Chardonnay, 2009 (Cuyo, Argentina); $19.99 Light and delicate, with fresh tropical aromas, good fruit and a touch of minerals on the finish. Clean and crisp. An excellent house white.
	Falling Star Malbec, 2008 (Cuyo, Argentina); $19.99 Deep color and smoky cherry aroma, with juicy, bright flavors of ripe berries, baking spices and cracked black pepper. A real deal.
	Glen Ellen Proprietor’s Reserve Chardonnay, 2008 (California); $9.99/1.5 L; $5.99/750 ml Bright pineapple aroma with prominent oak notes; very juicy and toasty with a bit of sweetness and pineapple/banana flavors.
Ohio Riesling
	Debonne Vineyards Riesling Reserve, Lot 807, 2008 (Grand River Valley); $14.99 Subtle aroma with notes of tangerine, honey, pear and minerals; a very sweet fruit bowl of apple, pear and honeydew flavors with warm, spicy notes.
	Firelands Winery Riesling Champagne, NV (American); $13.99 Delicate aroma of pears and melon with a floral undercurrent; very crisp and clean with creamy texture and hints of toasty graham cracker; bone-dry finish.
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Dessert
	Graham’s “Six Grapes” Reserve Porto; $13.50/375 ml Aromas of prunes, mission figs and dark chocolate with a light minty undercurrent; clean, sweet and rich, with chewy prune and fruitcake notes and a lush dark chocolate finish.
Red - Australia
	Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz/Mourvedre, 2007 (South Australia) $14.99 Warm, spicy dark berry aroma with a touch of leather and earth; bright, full and fruity with a bit of leathery texture and fresh black licorice finish.
Red - Australia
	Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, 2006 (South Australia) $25.99 Deep opaque purple with earthy aroma and a hint of mushrooms and dried black fruit; leathery texture, with concentrated dried fruit flavors and a bit of black tea tannin on the finish.
Red - Australia
	Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, 2006 (South Australia) $38.99 Refined aroma, heavy with ripe plums and berries; concentrated, rich and opulent on the palate, with great balance and finesse. Excellent.
Red - California
	Hahn Estates Meritage, 2007 (Central Coast); $16 Complex aroma of black cherries, cigar smoke and black licorice; rich and bold with cedar and smoke overtones ending in a long, juicy finish.
Red - Chile
	Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 (Central Valley); $11 Hints of roasted coffee beans on the nose underscored by vanilla, cedar and stewed berries; good body, great balance, with notes of ripe berries, black licorice and smoke.
Red - Chile
	Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, 2008 (Rapel Valley); $11 Big eucalyptus aroma with juicy blackberries and hints of clove and black tea; full of berry flavor, with some hefty tannins; excellent value.
Red - Chile
	Casillero del Diablo Merlot, 2008 (Rapel Valley); $11 Aromas of earth and brambles with undercurrents of chocolate and a little black licorice; very flavorful, juicy and brambly with notes of mushrooms.
Red - Italy
	Firriato Nero d’Avola “Chiaramonte,” 2007 (Sicilia IGT); $17 Pleasant, jammy aromas of blackberry, clove and florals; juicy and sweet-tart on the palate, with black raspberry notes and cassis on the finish.
Red - Italy
	Gentile “Orfeo” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, 2008; $17.99 Very fruity, smashed berry aroma underscored by allspice and cardamom; pleasant and easy to drink, with good balance, medium body, integrated tannins and nice, ripe berry/cherry flavor.
Red - Italy
	La Crotta di Vegneron “Esprit Follet” Fumin, 2007 (Vallée d’Aoste DOC); $29.99 Aromas of white pepper, leather, cinnamon and spiced apple; youthful, with good acidity and wild berry flavor nuanced by spice and dark cocoa.
White - Australia
	Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio, 2008 (South Australia); $18 Citrus aroma with a hint of spicy warmth; notes of melon, tangerine, mango and apple, with a zingy mineral finish. Great with Asian food.

More reviews!

White - California
Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc, 2008 (Sonoma County); $12.00
Very appealing grapefruit and grass aroma with vivid, clean flavors of tangerine, lemon and a touch of minerals on the finish; very fresh and crisp.

Rancho Zabaco Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, 2008 (Russian River Valley); $18
Lush tropical fruit aromas of mango, lime and lemongrass; refreshing, bright, tangy and juicy with spicy citrus notes.

Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc, 2008 (Napa Valley); $30
Subtle toasty notes with undercurrents of caramelized pineapple; smooth and bright, quite delicious with concentrated fruit flavors and a rich, long-lasting finish.

Greg Norman California Estates Chardonnay, 2008 (Santa Barbara County); $15
Prominent oaky, toasty aroma with notes of coconut, pineapple and banana; on the palate, hints of Yellow Delicious apples with an interesting touch of cinnamon on the finish.

Chalk Hill Chardonnay, 2007 (Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley); $48
Rich butterscotch aroma with notes of sweet burnt butter; rich, lush and concentrated with beautiful balance and bold flavors laced with creme brulee and caramelized sugar.

Treanna White, 2007 (Central Coast); $21.99
Rich golden color; concentrated, full aroma with toasty, buttery notes; thick and viscous on the palate, concentrated and lush, with notes of dried pear and figs.

White - Italy
Res Dei Ciro Bianco DOC, 2008; $15.99 (Greco Bianco)
Very aromatic with vivid tangerine notes and a spicy floral hint; very lively on the palate, with bright citrus and a bit of minerality; big blast of lemon zest on the finish.

La Crotta di Vegneron Nus Malvoisie, 2008 (Vallée d’Aoste DOC); $20.99 (Pinot Grigio)
Very melony aroma with hints of pear; medium bodied, with big, bright pear flavor and bracing acidity; well balanced and very pleasant.

La Crotta di Vegneron Chambave Muscat, 2008 (Vallée d’Aoste DOC); $20.99
Candied fruit aroma with notes of lychee, anise and spice; interesting, unusual, spicy flavor that would pair quite nicely with spicy Asian food.

Firriato Santagostino Baglio Soria, 2008 (Sicilia IGT); $23.99 (Catarratto/Chardonnay)
Bright golden lemon color; aromas of lemon, toasted coconut and tropical fruit; pleasant, clean and bright with a touch of fresh pineapple tartness on the finish.

Rose - Australia
Robert Oatley Rosé of Sangiovese, 2008 (Mudgee); $18
Smashed strawberry aroma; pleasant drinking - very fruity, refreshing and bright, like a strawberry creamsicle with a spicy, racy finish.

Red - Argentina
The Wait XII Malbec, 2007 (Mendoza); $10.99
A touch of menthol on the nose underscored by red currants and plums; medium body, good fruit, notes of dark chocolate and tart berries. Well made.

Red - Australia
Fifth Leg Red, 2006 (Western Australia) $13.99
Earthy, black cherry/blackberry aroma with minty overtones; medium bodied, juicy, and pleasant with good fruit, balance and structure.

Rosemount Show Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 (Mudgee) $16.99
A bit of spice on the nose with undertones of eucalyptus; earthy and woodsy, with solid tannins, tart fruit and bright berry finish.

Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz, 2007 (Adelaide) $14.99
Spicy, peppery aroma a hint of jam and anise; soft, round and full-flavored; very juicy and plummy on the palate with notes of ripe dark berries.

Rosemount Show Reserve Shiraz, 2005 (Mudgee) $16.99
Rich, pleasantly earthy nose with mulberry and cocoa notes; nicely balanced and loaded with bright black cherry flavor underscored by a bit of smoke. Well done.

Robert Oatley Shiraz, 2007 (Mudgee); $20
Deep garnet color and appealing aroma of clove, allspice and smoke; soft and full, with smokey cherry flavor, good balance and interesting complexity.

Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz, 2006 (Coonawarra) $25.99
Very bright blueberry aroma with hints of spice and clove; big, concentrated and robust on the palate, loaded with fruity, spicy flavor.

Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache/Mourvedre, 2006 (Barossa Valley) $25.99
Notes of dark cocoa, cassis and wild berries on the nose with a hint of eucalyptus and cedar; full bodied, with concentrated ripe black berry flavor and bold tannins.

Red - California
Greg Norman California Estates Pinot Noir, 2008 (Santa Barbara County); $15
Appealing, bright berry, plum and black cherry aroma; full of fruit on the palate - very lush and juicy with a touch of cinnamon and Red Delicious apple on the finish.

Greg Norman California Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (North Coast); $15
A little leather and earth on the nose with notes of boysenberry and black tea; very good balance with solid tannins, ripe fruit and a touch of licorice on the finish. Very good value.

Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel Reserve, 2007 (Dry Creek Valley); $24
Inviting black pepper, plum and cinnamon aroma; juicy and clean and the palate, well balanced and great for food. Solid tannins give nice depth.

Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 (Chalk Hill, Sonoma County); $65
Loaded with spice on the nose with deep, concentrated black plum and anise notes; powerful and concentrated on the palate, with layered, nuanced flavor, beautiful balance and robust body.

Red - France
Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir Reserve Speciale, 2007 (Vin de Pays d’Oc); $13.99
Concentrated black cherry aroma with notes of earth and leather; light to medium bodied; juicy, brambly, tart and earthy with a woodsy character.

Chateau Longues Reges, 2006 (Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux); $16.99
Leather, cassis and black cherry on the nose; earthy and medium bodied, with moderate tannins; notes of forest floor and mushrooms make this best with food.

Chateau Naujan-Lapereyre, 2006 (Bordeaux Superieur); $15.99
Earthy, herbal aroma; dry, tart and peppery on the palate with hints of cranberry and wild berries; will show best with food.

Chateau Graves du Bert, 2006 (St. Emilion); $27.99
Exotic spices, vanilla, boysenberry and a bit of clove on the nose; big tannins, refreshing tart fruit and beautiful finish. Could benefit from cellaring.