click to enlarge Red Rock Merlot 2005 750 mL  SKU:09461 This coastal red creates a lush concentration of black plum and boysenberry which are complemented by soft, rounded tannins. Its body and flavor together achieve a delicate balance for this summer time wine. A currant aroma leads to a mix of berry, oak, chocolate, and spice. This full-bodied wine is one of those wines that seems to light up all parts of one's tongue. There's a lot going on in this wine. This wine is worth a try.   $11.99/per bottle     click to enlarge Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750 mL  SKU:03773 Guenocs 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Petite Sirah. This wine spent 20 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. The nose of the Guenoc Cabernet has lots of dark blackberry fruit and a touch of tobacco. It takes about 45 minutes in the decanter for this wine to open up fully. Once it does the first sip reveals generous spice notes, especially pepper and more dark fruit characteristics. The finish is of medium length and there is some white pepper that coats the back of the throat as it closes out. Its lighter bodied than a typical Cabernet which lends itself to pleasurable sipping on its own. I also expect this wine to go well with pasta and red sauce as well as a variety of cheeses. 12 bottles in a case   $15.99/per bottle     click to enlarge Guenoc Chardonnay 2006 750 mL  SKU:09456 Elegant and delightful, this chardonnay from Guenoc Valley is redolent in apple, lemon, apricot and lime aromas and flavors, offering silky tones and a sustained and smooth finish. Originating in vineyards first planted between 1854 and 1871, the fruit retains the signature of the earth of Guenoc Valley and enjoys the bright acidities and long tannins of a climate blessed with warm, dry days, cool nights and a westerly afternoon breeze. 12 bottles in a case   $12.99/per bottle     click to enlarge Pure Evil Chardonnay 2005 750 mL  SKU:09415 The 2005 Pure Evil Chardonnay spent some time in French oak. It is light gold-colored with an attractive perfume of butterscotch, spice box, baked apple, and poached pear, more like the nose of a wine three times the price. Medium-bodied, it delivers intense, ripe, spicy flavors buttressed by good acidity and a long finish. This is an awesome value in Chardonnay. Robert Parker 90 12 bottles in a case   $10.99/per bottle     click to enlarge Evil Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 750 mL  SKU:09414 The 2006 Evil Cabernet Sauvignon saw 25% of the wine aged in French oak. It reveals a fragrant bouquet of cedar and black currants. Fruit-driven, full-bodied, with tons of flavor, this Cabernet is an exceptional value. It will provide pleasure over the next 6-8 years. 12 bottles in a case   $11.99/per bottle     click to enlarge Luigi Bosca Malbec D.O.C. Single Vineyard 2004 750 mL  SKU:09402 Medium-weight, with fleshy red plum and currant notes backed by vanilla and toast on the finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 87 12 bottles in a case   $19.99/per bottle     click to enlarge Heartland Stickleback Red 2006 750 mL  SKU:09370 The 2006 Stickleback Red is composed of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Shiraz and 27% Grenache. It was aged for 12 months in used French and American oak. This crimson-colored wine has an enticing perfume of spice box, black cherry, black currant, and blackberry. Ripe, sweet, and layered on the palate, this sensational value totally over-delivers. It will evolve for 1-2 years but there is really no reason to defer gratification. Robert Parker 90 12 bottles in a case   $11.99/per bottle     click to enlarge La Noble Chardonnay 2005 750 mL  SKU:09382 This vivid Chardonnay comes from high, cool rocky vineyards in the mountains above the Mediterranean. The aroma offers notes of fresh white fruits underpinned by a subtle hint of acacia. Lush yet lively, this beautifully balanced wine is a perfect aperitif and will accompany a wide range of food including fish, poultry and pork dishes. Robert Parker 88 12 bottles in a case   $8.99/per bottle     click to enlarge Boarding Pass Shiraz 2005 750 mL  SKU:09418 The 2005 Shiraz was aged in French and American oak for 12 months. Purple-colored, it is very expressive, with a nose of smoke, spice box, blackberry, and blueberry jam. Layered, supple-textured, sweet, and full-bodied, this seamless, crowd-pleasing wine offers a remarkably long finish for its humble price. Drink this awesome value over the next 6-8 years. Robert Parker 92 12 bottles in a case   $19.99/per bottle     click to enlarge Segu Chardonnay 750 mL  SKU:09376 This wine has a young greenish-yellow color. to the nose it presents a hint of citrus, ripe peaches, banana and pineapple mingled with elegant tones of honey. It provides tones of peach and pineapple. Well bodied and well balanced with a pleasant acidity providing an agreeable freshness. It has a certain creaminess and pleasant finesse. 12 bottles in a case   $11.99/per bottle