Sutton Cellars "la solera" 2nd bottling

A sherry or banyuls-style wine (using syrah and zinfandel with a dash of Carignagne) blended from 8 vintages. Looks cloudy, raisin-colored with a wonderful fruitcake character that starts with a delicious acidity and creme caramel with full prune center and a fresh cherry center. This is another special treat from Carl Sutton- a winemaker who certainly marches to his own drum. Try it, before it disappears. Only 300 cases produced.

No Time Tempranillo 2007

No oak and 100% tempranillo from Navarra. Dark rusty black cherry color with plums and has a little alcohol on the finish. Not that great, but I can consider it for the summer months as a sangria wine.

Jigsaw Pinot Noir 2008

Made by Local Wine Company (Ransom, June Hog). Its pale -edged cherry color becomes darker in the center and has a distinct maraschino cherry and clove-spiced scent. Light-to-medium bodied with even cherry and thistle character. Good if you like a genteel pinot noir in the French style.

Anton Bauer Riesling 2007

Berg Vineyard, Wagram appellation. Palest yellow with lychee and chalk dust. A hint of ginger leads to green apple and refined peach on the finish. Unlike German rieslings, this one is subtle, not sweet and delicious.

Anton Bauer Gruner Veltliner 2007

Rosenberg Vineyard, Wagram (Appellation), from Austria. Dry, medium bodied with lots of chalk and lemon. Very good gruner! Fine mineral finish and delicate acidity, a very refreshing white!

Che Gaucho Malbec 2008

Rose-scented cherry with light body. Fairly dull.

Che Gaucho Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Dark and light-scented. Not very good.

Guenoc California Selections Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Deep garnet color with sweet cherry pie scent. Medium bodied and fine. A decent everyday wine for $10.

Guenoc Californai Selections Merlot 2006

Woodsy scent with black cherry on the initial sniff. The body is light and non-descript. A fine 'house wine' for a cheap restaurant. Not great.

Ceretto Arneis Blange 2007

From the Peidmont 100% Arneis, this wine is straw colored and has a citrusy scent with mineral and a light body. Has nice fresh flavor and a lime peel finish.