2006 Almaviva ++++ $70

Mimicking Lynch-Bages. Cedar, Cassis, leather....a wonderful wine.

Tablas Creek Dianthus +++ $25

Simply lovely! Summers foil. Refreshing as renewed friendships.

2010 Sparkman Kingpin ++++ $56

Lambs concubine. Delicious, spot on balance. Well played! 

2007 Joseph Swan Trenton Station Syrah +++ $25

Sturdy as marbles,  sound as a pound.  Industrious.

2011 Casal De Arman Ribeiro ++ $19

Skunk that settles quickly. Juicy, if clunky in 30

The Botanist Islay Gin ++++ $40

Dry as dust Gin with 31 Botanicals. Fantastic 

1999 Sant'Elena Ros di Rol +++ $10

After days of Central Valley syrah...beef blood!

2010 Domaine Serene Fleur de Lis Vineyard ++++ $$$`

Francis says....Elegantly focused Pinot, generous fruit, balanced acid, delicious. 

Scott says...2007 Vineyard 29 Cab ++++ $who cares.

Don't need 8 words. Awesome!

Sans Liege Tasting Room wines ++++

Earthy wines, unpretentious setting, kinda like Domaine de le Mordoree!

2011 Sans Liege Call to Arms Granache Blanc/Rousanne ++++ $30

The best of 2 varietals...Olympic pool length

2009 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta ++++ $70

Big, bold, brash, carmenere is the cause. Awesome! 

Francis says....2009 J.V. Fleury Crozes-Hermitage $18 +++

Ruby, Tobacco, olive, berry,  soft, deep, entry level

Scott says....2005 Imagery Petite Sirah ++ $30

Cool label. Wine is less cool. Who cares.

Scott says....2009 Lambert Bridge Forchini Zin +++ $40

Made from Zin, drinks more like cab. Nice.....

2008 Ridge Lytton Springs ++++ $35

Elegance battles spicy ribs. Elegance wins....of course!

2010 Domaine Roche Cairanne CdR +++ $17

SOOOOEEEEE As big and generous as we remembered!

Josh says....2010 Leonetti Cabernet +++ $85

Varsity Talent but only ready for JV today

Josh says....2012 Sparkman Birdie Riesling ++++ $25

Balanced minerality and citrus tweet me right

Francis (disclaimer, winemaker at Sparkman) says....2010 Sparkman Cellars Rainmaker Cabernet Sauvignon, ++++ $62

Cassis, spice, blackberry, mole, coating tannins,lengthy finish 

Francis says....2010 L'Ecole 41 Estate Syrah, Seven Hills Vineyard Walla Walla $35 +++

Earth, olives, berry, plum, hay, youthful tannins, hot. 

Francis says....EFESTE 2010 Jolie Bouche +++ $40

Chalkboard, plum, cherry, unripe acids, sweet fruit, young. 

2011 garnacha de Fuego +++ $8

Another sturdy, ambitious Espana bargain. Un trato caliente.

Scott says....1993 Penfolds Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz-Grenache-Mouvedre ++++ $23

Barnyard nose. Black cherry tongue. French kiss finish.

Scott says....2010 FogDog Pinot Noir ++ $20

Classic Sonoma Pinot. Thin, racy, sexy.   Like Tim.