Twenty Rows Napa Valley Merlot 2007

Deeply-hued with a plum-jammy scent with saturated vanilla and black cherry syrup. A big merlot that has an enormous presence. Big and willful - wine that you don't forget.

Goyette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

The winemaker from Stephen Vincent, Robert Goyette and formerly of La Crema. This nearly opaque red. Nice blackberry and cassis or currant. Not as powerful in the palate as it is to the nose. Perdominant flavors are: cherry, plum jam and cigar box at the end. Slightly juicy and has a lingering mouthwatering finish.

Waterstone Napa Valley Merlot 2006

Owned by Anders vineyard. Garnet colored merlot, sourced from Napa's finest vineyards. Good fruit without the name brand price. Oak-scented has a toasty character above the plum jam. Black currant raisin and prune with a dry finish. Good.

Girard Petite Sirah Old Vines 2007

Inky black with beautiful crimson edges. Rich complex witrh coffee, chocolate and blueberry flavors. A dense, big wine that is really delicious!

Girard Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Napa Valley fermented in stainless. Very firm. A bit tart. Nah.

Stag's Leap Petite Syrah 2006

Smooth, rich and ripe, this wine is a mouth-full of ripe berries and full tannins. Cocoa and a hint of lush raspberry are present in this wine. Stag's Leap Napa Valley $34.99