2009 Ridge Old School Zinfandel +++ $30

a bit fuelish nose, very jammy but delivers.

Francis says....Domaine de la Mordoree "La Dame Rousse" Lirac 2010 $22 ++++

Just freaking delicious you've got to get some. 

2010 Sans Liege Côtes-du-Coast ++++ $22

Lovely hay color, gorgeous, rich, luscious fruit. Buy!!

2008 Ladera Cabernet Napa +++ $75 (restaurant)

Nice nose, but shallow depth and simple balance

2008 Salvalai Ripasso della Valpolicella Monile +++ $15

Expecting raisins, delivered very nice fruit, balance

2010 l'Hortus Pic Saint Loup +++ 12 Euro

When in Paris....Simple, wet, some sweetness. 

2008 La Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso ++++ $20

Classic Bolgheri , California cab ish, excellent, well priced

2009 Delas CdR +++ $10

Every night a $10 pleasure. Never disappoints.

2010 chapoutier Belleruche CdR +++ $10

As reliable a bargain as Buster Posey. Lovely!

Scott says....2004 Heitz Cabernet +++ $45

Pretty good swill. Wish I had another one. 

Scott says....2009 Vineyard 29 CRU ++++ $40

Damn, I really love this stuff. Seriously. 

2009 Castano Monastrell ++ $9.99

Smokey pleasurable bargain. No Mogador, but $60 cheaper

2010 ridge zinfindel Ponzo vineyards +++ $30

Elegant and well rounded for its youth. Excellent!

No Girl 2008 Granache La Paciencia Walla Walla +++ $??

CdP incarnate, lovely spice, nice balance...thanks Katie

Linn Says....Thackrey "Pleiades" XIII Old Vines ++++ $25 (bottled 2004)

Eucalyptus, lime, incense, intense, pure, forward, unique, delicious. 

Linn says....2010 Chateau se saint cosme "les deux Albion" $18 +++

Bramble, pine, gravel, white pepper, thyme, chewy depth. 

Scott says....2002 Chateau St Jean Cinq Cepages +++ $60

Yep. Damn good. Don't need 8 words. 

Scott says....1996 Bandol Domaine La Suffrene ++ $20

Wet cat piss with moldy grass. Yep, French. 

Scott says (jingoistically)....2001 Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac ++ $70

Classic French crap. No nose, no flavor. French. 

Scott says....2009 Clos du Val Cabernet ++ $20

Pretty nicely structured for wine you get at 7-11. Really

Scott says....2009 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Pisoni +++ $100

It's all about the finish. Different and enticing.

Francis says....2007 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad ++++ $50

Delicate yet structured brilliance. Demands your attention. 

Scott says....2010 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard +++ $50

Smooth velvet caressing the back of the tongue 

2009 St Damien Gigondas Villes Vignes ++++ $35

Stunning bargain delivering tobacco, terroir, barnyard. Youth

Francis says....2009 Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup Tour de Pierres 12.99 +++

Tapenade, plum, tar, balsamic, soulful, love this producer

(additional + just on that I love this producer and that this was discounted  and that the Languedoc-Roussillon funded 1/5 of my masters degree)

2007 Closa Batllet Priorat +++ $20

The very gorgeous essence of the Priorat. 

Mogador incarnate

2010 Big Star Columbia Valley Cabernet + $9

 simple and acidic disappointment. Over priced at $9

2007 Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch ++ $30

Punky and tinny, maybe even past its prime?

Linn says....2009 Hauts de Pontet-Canet Pauillac $49 +++

Raspberry, graphite, balanced, approachable tannins,  Blackcurrant, deft

2005 Le Pauillac de Pichon Longueville ++++ $45

Still a hairy beast, 10 years to behave?

2009 La Celestiere CdP +++ $35

Floral quality, fuzzy, lovely balance. Needs some time

Scott says...2008 Lambert Bridge Dry Creek Petite Sirah +++ $30

Lovely nose, lovely color, lovely on the tongue

Scott says...2008 Lambert Bridge Crane Creek Cuvée +++ $40

Sometimes it really doesn't matter. Still very tasty. 

2006 Ridge Lytton Springs +++ $35

Lovely cherry nose, beautiful 14.7 alcohol balance, finishhhh

IX/X Sans Liege The Prophetess ++++ $35

An inky beauty. Juicy, ripe, chewy. Overnight finish.

2009 Ridge east Bench Zinfandel ++++ $30

Bacon fat from Zin?? Glorious goodness as always!

Scott Says....Pierre Usseglio "Mon Aieul" Châteauneuf-du-Pape +++++ $175

Why waste words. Wow

2010 Sparkman Darkness ++++ $40

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness" Gorgeous Francis handiwork

2010 Chapoutier Bila Haut +++ $10

A very friendly, approacable $10 food friendly finish.

1999 Chateau Mouton Rothschild ++++ $400

Congrats Trishy! leathery, tired, disappointing, you deserved better.

2010 St Hallett Faith Shiraz Barossa +++ $10

Dense ink, smokey bursting nose, a $10 bonus

2010 Domaine Chamford Vacqueyras +++ $17

Basalmic, beefy, bold before big burst by Morevedre!

Scott says....2007 Lambert Bridge Sonoma Cab ++ $40

Pretty good gig, could use more cow bell.

Scott says....Junmai Daginjo Mizbasho +++ $60

Essence of Laguna because we are here. Loving it. 

2009 Avalon Cabernet ++ $10

Like an old Rutherford barn, attractive, endearing, short-lived

2009 Can Blau Can Blau +++ $14

Brambly fruit, excellent balance, a solid bronze medal!

Scott says....2008 Bear Boat Sonoma Pinot +++$30

 Low dollar exposure to the Pinot world. Enjoy. 

2006 Papapietro Perry Elsbree Zin ++ $40

Brooding smokey nose, a bit burnt but friendly enough.

2006 Papapietro Perry RRV Zin + $40

Spice nose, spice front, spice back.  To much.

Scott says....2008 Copain L'hiver Syrah $12 ++

Silky Syrah, with residual sugar that needs tempering.