2007 Guigal Gigondas ++++ $25

Camels smoke, chuffin fruit, the lovliest of beasts!

Scott says....2009 Wente Livermore Cab +++

Hints of earth and wind. Fire comes later.

2009 jean marie arnoux vacqueyras +++ $18

Rhone stink, generous fruit, mary lou retton balance

2009 The Dreaming Tree Crush ++ A Gift

Dave Matthews wine venture, sadly "Grace is gone"

2007 Beresan Walla Walla Cabernet ++++ $17

Don't just stand there, kill something. Wonderful mystery!

2007 Aver Family Blessings Petite Sirah ++ 4?

You know what happens when you eat asparagus

2003 LaGrange $35 ++++

Bless Saint Julien for he gives great wine.

Scott says....2003 Chat Lagrange St Julien +++ $34

A french wine as good as Napa's best

Scott says....2008 Regusci Zin ++ $80

Slightly sweet but with enough backbone to work.

Scott says....2004 Regusci Zin + $70

Overly sweet and overly done. Glad it's gone. 

Scott says....2007 Hall Bergfeld Cab +++ $80

Rich ClaNaCab imparts supple texture on the tongue. 

Scott says....2006 Nils 25th Anniversary Cab Sav from Saddleback Cellars +++ $100

Big classic cab grabs your tongue, releases slowly. 

Scott says....2009 Ramey Claret ++ $20

Good, well-rounded example of steak wine. Stands up.

2009 Tridente temprinillo +++ $10

Lovely bright fruit, generous tannins. A real bargain.

Linn says....2010 Domaine Roche Cairanne Cotes du Rhone Villages $16 +++

Smoky tar and plum, deliciously easy, sweet palate.

Scott Says....2007 Hall Merlot + $20

Thick, ropey redness that sticks in your throat.