Francis says....2007 Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage +++ $32

Tapenade, white pepper, intense broad palate, kalamata gravel

2007 Domaine de la Graveirette CdP +++ $20

Parker says "Beef Blood", I get Ox. Excellent!

2007 Domaine Vindemio Côtes du Ventoux Imagine ++++ $25

A heady nosed, lovely, balanced ventoux. Great bargain

Scott says...2010 Sparkman Preposterous Malbec...+++ $38

Plum Crazy 70 challenger lofting the front wheels

Scott breaks the rules again...Corona Light + $1

Light beer for pussies. May I have another?

2010 Sparkman Ruckus +++ $42

A sturdy yet lovely syrah..made by whom?

Scott says...2010 Sparkman Ruckus +++ $42

Sweet nose that delivers a nice tongue too. 

2006 Ridge California Lytton Estate Grenache +++ $28

As French as domestic Rhone styles get. Salubrious.

Ali Francis says - Charles Shaw Merlot + $2

sour bitter salsa fuzzy tart bland simon cowell

2010 Philipps Eckstein Riesling Kabinett Graacher Himmelreich Mosel +++ $25

Musty wine cellar nose, hefty mouthfeel, lovely wine

Scott says...2008 Hall Jack's Masterpiece ++ $80

Fast drive down a narrow road. Hold on.

Scott says...2004 Kathryn Hall Cabernet +++ $75

Kathryn likes to party in your mouth. Yeehaa

Scott says...2005 Vineyard 29 Aida Cab +++ $120

Warm afternoon on a lazy river.  Very freaking awesome.

Scott says...1987 Spring Mountain Cabernet +++ $$

Essence of france. Old guys can still rock.

2009 Celler la Muntanya Muro Alicante +++ $19

Journey to the center of the tannic earth. 

Scott says...2008 James Cole Umbral Cab ++ $120

Still too young. Needs to come of age.

XI/X Sans Liege The Prophetess ++++ $40

This why I love wine. CA Rhone Heaven

2006 Ansata vallee du rhone ++ upon opening, +++ after one day $7

Day 1 - $6.99 delivers better nose than the pedestrian taste

Day 2 - surprising depth and satisfaction. Patience pays off Hooray 

2010 Lopostolle Carmenere ++ $10

Squid ink, bacon fat, rustic, sturdy, excellent bargain

2010 Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Reisling Kabinett ++++ $25

Gorgeous fat citrus notes, luscious, Sushi, damn good

Scott says: 2009 Chappellet Petite Sirah +++ $30

Rich, silky, lush, with a little tongue caress

Scott says 2007 Reynolds Family Stags Leap Reserve +++++ $90

Some wines are flawless. This is one. Damn. 

Scott says 2004 Castello Romitorio Romito Del Romitorio +++

Makes me feel Italian, but in a good way

Yuki No Bosha Sake ++ $30

Zero nose, citrusy, bright, user freindly, Nigiri, HMMM

Scott MacLeod says - 2007 Lago Giuseppe Petit Verdot Reserve ++ $25

Nicely grounded juvenile. Caresses my tongue longingly. Good

Scott MacLeod says - Bear Republic Racer 5 India Pale Ale +++ $2

Nose grabs you, hops close the deal. Nice