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Eight Great Red Wines

2001 Truchard Cabernet Franc, Carneros, Napa Valley

2007 Olson Ogden Syrah, Stagecoach Vineyard:  Velvety texture and massive flavors of grilled blackberries, blueberries, currants, dark unsweetened chocolate, leather, black pepper and lots of sweet, smoky new oak.

2005 Frog’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon

2013 Alma Rosa Pinot Noir, Clone 667, Santa Rita Hills: Red cherries, dried sweet sage, crushed graphite and a touch of smoke. Will age well.

2008 Hestan Vineyards Stephanie Merlot

2008 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant: Ripe, supple, polished cherry, currant and dried berry flavors glide across the palate, ending with gravel and spice box. Drink now through 2021.

2011 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon

2012 Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas, Paso Robles: Aromas of blackberry, mint chocolate, aged balsamic, Worcestershire and red licorice. The palate is long and complex.