Page: 36Kenwood Zinfandel $12.49Kenwood Zinfandel Jack London $19.9908Wine Enthusiast 90Kinneybrook Zinfandel Sonoma $17.9908Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old $31.99GhostKlinker Brick Zinfandel Old Vine $14.99Kunde Zinfandel Sonoma 06 $17.99La Rocca Zinfandel Organic 05 $13.49Marietta Cellars Zinfandel $19.99Martin Family Zinfandel Dry $17.99Creek 07Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA- Concentratedraspberry and plum flavors in a rich, juicy textureand full mouth feel. Loaded with lots of up-frontfruit with undertones of coffee and tobacco thatlead to a big, ripe, supple finish. {Concentrated,Raspberry, Coffee, Full-bodied}Martinelli Zin Giuseppe&Luisa $49.99Vyd 07Wine Advocate 93Michael David Sloth Zinfandel $59.99Mondavi Prvt Sel Zinfandel $8.99Montevina Zinfandel Sierra $9.79FoothlsMontevina Zinfandel Terra d' $18.99OraMontoya Zinfandel 08 $13.99Lodi, California- Soft smooth and well balanced,with a core of flavors that includes bing cherry,cassis, mocha, blackberry, spice and anise. Ripetannins are velvety smooth, adding a velvet kiss tothe elegant finish. {Intense, Plum, Spice,Full-bodied}Murphy Goode Zinfandel Liar's $13.99Dice 05Napa Cellars Zinfandel 03 $17.99Napa Wine Co Zin Oakville Est $19.9908Nickel & Nickel Zinfandel Ponzo $56.9906OZV Zinfandel Lodi 08 $10.99Oak Grove Zinfandel $8.99California- A rich, yet elegant style, showingnuances of ripe cherry, raspberry, spice and a hintof mint, shaded with subtle oak. Oak Grove selectsfruit from California's cool climates and blendsthem together seamlessly. Try this great value Zinwith grilled foods, or pizza. {Fresh, Cherry,Raspberry, Medium-bodied}Oak Ridge Zinfandel Lodi AV 08 $11.99Lodi, CA- A robust wine packed with fat, ripefruit--cherries, cassis, blackberries--yet enoughacidity to give it lift. Smoky, cola flavors that donot overpower. Finished with ripe tannins. Aterrific wine from an underrated region. {Intense,Blackberry, Cherry, Medium-bodied}Oak Ridge Zinfandel Lodi AV Res $24.9906Oakville Winery Zinfandel $29.99Oakville 08Organic Wine Works Zinfandel $13.9907Orleans Hill Zinfandel Organic $10.99Pacific Edge Hell n Back Zin Paso $8.99Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA- A crowd pleasingZinfandel, with bold blackberry, cherry, crushedpepper aromas and flavors. The brazen finish issoftened by the fruit and is round, satisfying andspicy. Enjoy with grilled chicken, BBQ orhamburgers. {Fresh, Cherry, Medium-bodied}Peachy Canyon Incredible $9.99ZinfandelPedroncelli Zinfandel Mother $13.99ClonePepperwood Grove Zinfandel $5.99Plungerhead Zinfandel Dry Creek $18.9907Plungerhead Zinfandel Lodi 07 $12.49Puccioni Zin Old Vine Dry Creek $24.9907Wine Enthusiast 91Quivira Zinfandel Dry Creek 07 $19.99Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel $11.99HeritageRavenswood Vintner's Zinfandel $6.97Ravenswood Zen of Zin $11.49Ravenswood Zinfandel Lodi $15.99Ravenswood Zinfandel Napa $15.99Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Hill $47.9906Ravenswood Zinfandel Sonoma $15.99Rex Goliath Zinfandel $4.99Ridge Three Valleys Red Sonoma $21.9908Ridge Zinfandel East Bench Dry $27.99Crk 07Grapevine 90Ridge Zinfandel Geyserville 07 $34.99Wine Spectator 91Ridge Zinfandel Lytton Springs $32.9907Wine & Spirits 91Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA- "This starts withthe sweet richness of Dry Creek zin, with plush,candied red fruit that turns savory as tannins darkenthe wine into the finish. It ends with lovelybriskness, a fine balance between the fruitsweetness and the tannin." {Intense, Berry, Briar,Smoke, Full-bodied} Wine & SpiritsRidge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch 06 $35.99Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles 08 $26.99Int'l Wine Cellar 90Ridge Zinfandel York Creek 07 $27.99River Road Zinfandel Dempel $14.99VnyrdRiver Road Zinfandel RRV 08 $14.99Rodney Strong Zinfandel Knotty $19.49Rosenblum Zinfandel Monte $45.99Rosso 06Rosenblum Zinfandel Paso Robles $18.99Rosenblum Zinfandel Rockpile $39.99Rd 06Rosenblum Zinfandel Sauret $23.99Vnyrd. 06Rosenblum Zinfandel Vinter's $9.99CuveeRusina Zinfandel AXV 07 $24.99Rusina Zinfandel Dry Creek 07 $24.99Rutherford Ranch Zinfandel $17.99Saldo Zinfandel 08 $27.99Wine Spectator 91Sebastiani Zinfandel Sonoma $11.99Seghesio Zinfandel Home Ranch $34.9908Wine Spectator 92Seghesio Zinfandel Old Vines 08 $29.99Wine Enthusiast 92Alexander Valley, Sonoma, CA- "Extraordinarilyrich and <strong>com</strong>plicated in flavors...It's dry and spicy,with textbook Zin notes of wild berries andcurrants, but also exotic minerals that <strong>com</strong>e fromthe soil." {Intense, Blackberry, Cherry, Spice,Full-bodied} Wine EnthusiastSeghesio Zinfandel Rockpile 08 $34.99Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma 08 $16.97Shenandoah Zinfandel Special$9.99Resv. 09Amador County, California- A lush, <strong>com</strong>plex andorganically grown Zinfandel at a great price!Displaying ripe blackberry and cherry fruit flavorswith enticing notes of cocoa and hints of pepper,this red has a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy withBBQ, poultry or spicy dishes. {Intense, Blackberry,Spice, Medium-bodied}Sin Zin Alexander Valley $15.49ZinfandelSmoking Loon Zinfandel $8.99Sobon Primitivo Rezerve 08 $24.99Sobon Rezerve Zinfandel 08 $24.99Amador, CA- This wine's intense structure, fruitand tannins <strong>com</strong>e together in a high octaneblockbuster of black pepper, blackberry, earth andchocolate. Organically farmed from the Sobonfamily's oldest vineyards. Fabulous with grilledlamb, venison, or steak. {Concentrated, Berry,Spice, Cherry, Full-bodied}Sobon Zin Paul's Vineyard 07 $24.99Sobon Zinfandel Cougar Hill 07 $16.99Sobon Zinfandel Fiddletown 08 $19.99Wine Enthusiast 89Amador, CA- "A ripe, rustic Zin, the Fiddletownbeing one of Sobon's better bottlings every year,grown high in elevation. Its serious tannins arebalanced by burgeoning blackberry and blueberryfruit interweaved with all the tobacco and leatherone has <strong>com</strong>e to expect..." {Concentrated Fruit,Plum, Full-bodied} Wine EnthusiastSobon Zinfandel Hillside Amador$10.9909Amador, CA- Handcrafted by Paul Sobon, this redboasts an alluring bouquet of dark fruit and cocoa.Bright and ripe fruit explodes on the palate, withflavors of blackberries, black cherry and spice.Great with grilled chicken, or sausage. Organicallyfarmed. {Intense, Blackberry, Spice,Medium-bodied}Sobon Zinfandel Old Vines 09 $12.99Beverage Dynamics 90Amador, CA- "Layers of cocoa, raspberry and berryspice in this full-bodied wine. Fresh and fruitforward, this is a ripe juicy wine. Big tannins that<strong>com</strong>pliment most grilled foods." {Intense,Blackberry, Spice, Medium-bodied} BeverageDynamicsSobon Zinfandel Rocky Top 08 $16.99Amador, CA- An outstanding bouquet of crushedraspberries leads to tiers of wild berry, raspberry,plum and smoky vanilla flavors that are rich, ripeand jammy. Supple texture with notes of spice onthe long finish. Enjoy with lamb, grilled pork orbraised meats. Organically farmed. {Intense,Blackberry, Spice, Medium-bodied}Sobon Zinfandel Rocky Top 08 $8.99375mlSt Amant Zinfandel Old Vine $19.99Lodi 08St Francis Zinfandel Old Vines $19.49Steele Catfish Zinfandel 07 $22.99Stephen & Walker Zin Dry Creek $34.9907Stephen & Walker Zinfandel $39.99Sonoma 06Sterling Vintner's Zinfandel $8.49Storybook Zinfandel Mayacamas $35.9906
Sutter Home Zinfandel $4.99T-Vine Zinfandel Napa 07 $39.99Napa, CA- Attractive wild berry and cherry aromasand flavors mingle with peppery spice notes. Freshand clean with substantial structure to pair withgrilled meats and other hearty fare. {Intense,Cherry, Spicy, Full-bodied}Taft Street Zinfandel Cobblestone $19.9904Titus Zinfandel Napa 07 $24.99Wine Spectator 92Napa, CA- "The blueberry, plum and tomato leafaromas and flavors had me on first sniff and sip.The sleek, supple texture was polished to a gleam.The wine...had richness without excess weight,power without the fangs of excess tannins oralcohol. Just what Zin should be." {ConcentratedFruit, Berry, Full-bodied} Wine SpectatorTobin James Zinfandel Ballistic $21.99Truett Hurst Zin Rooster Dry $27.99Creek 08Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA- A blend of smallold vine, hillside, dry farmed Zinfandel vineyardsfrom Dry Creek Valley. Fresh cracked black pepperspice marries perfectly with rich, robust flavors ofcrushed red raspberries and blackberries. Dee, richand concentrated. {Intense, Blackberry, Pepper,Full-bodied}Truett Hurst ZinThree Vy Dry $19.99Creek 09Truett Hurst Zinfandel Rattler $27.99RRV 08Truscott Zinfandel Old Vine $15.99Mendo 07Mendocino, CA- Wine Spectator CA Value!Upfront aromas of berries and cream with a pallatefull of currants, cherries and bramble berry with anundertone of cinnamon and cocoa. Aged in Frenchoak barrels to provide <strong>com</strong>plexity and softentannins giving the wine roundness and full body.{Fresh, Cherry, Currant, Full-bodied}Twisted Vine Zinfandel Lodi 08 $9.99Lodi, CA- Sourced from low yielding, old vinevineyards on the edge of the Sacramento RiverDelta, this Zinfandel is a classically rustic Zinrevealing rich, chewy layers of blackberry, brambleand wild spice with just a hint of vanillin oak on thefinish. {Fresh, Blackberry, Vanilla,Medium-bodied}Valley of the Moon Zinfandel $11.99Vicious Zin Zinfandel California $9.9909California- Super ripe and lively, with jammy plum,blackberry and wild berry flavors that are plush andsupple. Layers of cedar, spice and vanilla wafercookies. Turns silky, with well-integrated tanninson the finish. {Concentrated, Cherry, Vanilla,Medium-bodied}Whitley Gardens Organic$7.99Zinfandel 09California- Crafted in a fresh, fruit forward stylewith flavors of plum, blackberry jam and spicyblack pepper. At Whitley Gardens, working withnature has been a family <strong>com</strong>mitment since 1988when their vineyards were first certified organic.{Fresh, Blackberry, Plum, Medium-bodied}Windmill Zinfandel Old Vine 07 $12.99Woodbridge, Mondavi Zinfandel $6.49Zig Zag Zinfandel $16.49Zin 91 Zinfandel Old Vines $11.99ALTERNATIVE REDSMALBECMalbec is primarily used as a blending grape inBordeaux to soften the tannins of the CabernetSauvignon-based wines of the Médoc. Southeast ofBordeaux, in the region of Cahors, the redsproduced from Malbec are filled with blackberryfruit flavors with rustic notes and a deep, almostblack color. Malbec also lends itself to the warmerclimate of Argentina as well. It is the third mostplated grape variety in Argentina and produceswines that are very Bordeaux in style, with rusticdark fruit flavors and ripe tannins. Malbec iswonderful with game dishes and <strong>com</strong>plementsgrilled mushrooms perfectly.Antisto Malbec Cahors 06 $14.99Callia Alta Malbec $7.99Conquista Malbec Mendoza $7.99Coppola Diamond Malbec $13.99Courtney Benham Malbec 06 $14.99Cupcake Malbec $8.99D'Autrefois Malbec $9.99Vin de Pays, South of France, France- A deliciousred from one of our favorite producers, this greatvalue is filled with ripe red fruits and hints of spiceon the nose. The fruit notes carry through on thepalate, bringing raspberries and notes of whitepepper through the finish. {Fresh, Raspberry,Pepper, Medium-bodied}Falling Star Malbec $4.79Gascon Malbec Reserve $22.99Luc Pirlet Malbec $8.99Massimo Malbec $11.99Paul Hobbs Malbec El Felino 08 $16.99Pigmentum Malbec Cahors $9.99France- A great balance between being aneasy-drinking, fruit-forward wine, and stillretaining an elegance and great balance. It has alovely nose and palate of red and black fruits,including raspberry, cassis and blackberry, whileavoiding the jammy/sweet and high alcohol excess.{Ripe, Black Fruit, Raspberry, Spice, Full-bodied}Red Rock Malbec $10.99Redwood Creek Malbec $6.49Yellow Tail Malbec $5.99PINOTAGEA dry, full-bodied red wine. Pinotage was inventedin South Africa in 1925, when Professor A. I.Perold (of Stellenbosch University) crossed PinotNoir with Cinsault to make this hybrid grapevariety. It happens that Cinsault, widely planted inSouthern France, was known as "Hermitage" inSouth Africa. Pinot Noir +"Hermitage" ="Pinotage." It makes a wild-tasting, gamey,intensely fruity, spicy red wine that softens withage. Serve with beef, stews and strong cheeses.Releaf Sweet Pinotage $8.99BARBERADry red wine. Serve with pasta and wildmushrooms, grilled chicken, duck and ripe softcheeses.Shenandoah Rezerve Barbera 08 $24.99St Amant Barbera Lodi 08 $19.99PETITE SIRAHDry, full-bodied red wine. Petite Sirah is the nameof a grape (or possibly a vineyard mix of severalgrape varieties) that began appearing in Californiain the late 1880's. It is unrelated to the grapeknown as Syrah. It makes a wine of nearly blackcolor, blackbery and black pepper aromas andflavors, and strong tannic backbone. These areusually massive wines with good aging potential.Serve with rich foods such as game, venison, beefstew, Chinese, richly sauced meats.Alterra Petite Sirah Grd ResNapa 06$15.99Castle Rock Petite Sirah $9.99Chase Cellars Petite Sirah Napa $39.9907Page: 37Cloud Break Petite Sirah 09 $7.99Concannon Petite Sirah$9.99Conservancy 07Wine Enthusiast 90Livermore Valley, Central Coast, CA- "Concannonhas an historic stake in Livermore Valley PetiteSirah, hence the name Conservancy, and with thiswine, they do themselves, and it, credit. Dry andfull-bodied, it's a peppery, tannic wine withsatisfying blackberry and leather flavors." {Intense,Cherry, Blackberry, Full-bodied} Wine EnthusiastCooper Station Petite Sirah 07 $11.99Courtney Benham Petite Sirah 08 $14.99Crusher Petite Syrah $11.99Cupcake Petite Sirah $8.99Earthquake Petite Sirah 05 $21.99Elyse Petite Sirah Rutherford 07 $29.99Foppiano Petite Sirah Estate RRV $16.49Frey Organic Petite Sirah 08 $13.99Green Truck Petit Syrah $10.99Greg Norman Petite Sirah $13.99Guenoc Petite Sirah Lake County $12.9907Line Shack Petite Sirah 07 $14.99Marietta Petit Sirah $18.99Martin Family Petite Sirah Dry $17.99Crk 08McManis Petite Syrah 08 $9.99Michael David Petite Petit $15.99Oak Grove Petite Sirah $8.99Parducci Petite Sirah $10.99Puccioni Petite Sirah Dry Creek $29.9907River Road Petite Sirah 08 $12.99Rusina Petite Sirah AXV 07 $24.99San Simeon Petite Sirah Paso Rbl $19.9905Spellbound Petit Syrah $11.99Stags' Leap Petite Sirah 06 $34.99T-Vine Petite Sirah Napa Valley $43.99Titus Petite Sirah Napa 07 $32.99Wine Enthusiast 94Napa Valley, CA- "Freshly picked blackberries thatgot ripe under the hot summer sun. Lots of groundblack peppercorn dust. Black currant liqueur, blacklicorice and even a smattering of pancetta. Theseare the flavors of this delicious, <strong>com</strong>plex PetiteSirah." {Concentrated, Blackberry, Cedar,Full-bodied} Wine EnthusiastTruett Hurst Petite Sirah Burning $27.9906Vicious Petite Sirah Lodi 08 $9.99Lodi, CA- Ripe fruit flavors. Jammy with hints of aspicy side. Wonderful concentration of red fruit,cherry, raspberry and currant flavors. The intensityand persistence of the flavors are supported by thefirmly tannic structure. {Concentrated, Currant,Blackberry, Medium-bodied}SANGIOVESE(San-jo-VAY-zay) Sangiovese is the principalgrape variety of Chianti and the most widelyplanted red wine grape in all of Italy. ThroughoutTuscany, Sangiovese produces wines that are crispand lively, with savory, cherry fruit flavors and softto ripe tannins. The refined red fruit flavors ofbetter quality Sangiovese also contain <strong>com</strong>plexflavors of earth, tobacco and coffee. Because of theappealing level of acidity, Sangiovese-based winesare magnificent with food. This red wine pairswonderfully with traditional Italian cuisineincluding tomato sauces, olives, cheese andfull-flavored pasta dishes.