Albarello is Italian for low or head pruned vines. This wine is made from a “field blend” vineyard in the southeast corner of Sonoma Valley. A field blend is a vineyard that has a number of different varietals planted at random. The idea being the wine was blended in the vineyard rather than in the winery.

This blend consists of 40% each of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah with small amounts of Alicante Bouschet, Carignane, Barbera and Gamay for the red varietals, Sauvignon Vert, Semillion and Muscat make up the white grapes.

A full bodied, ripe wine with good acidity and flavors.

This wine goes well with just about any Mediterranean cuisine from cheese and crusty bread, grilled meats and vegetables to pasta and pomadora sauce.

650 cases produced.
$20.00/Bottle

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2007 was the Testa Family's 95th Harvest. The fourth generation is starting to care for the vines under Jim Testa's supervision. This is a great tribute to a family and a great honor for a winemaker to work with such grapes and a family with such lineage. Their Cabernet vineyard was 8 years old in 2005. The vineyard is 6 acres, 1700 feet in elevation, red soil and dry farmed.

The 2005 Testa Cab is made from very small berries and exhibits silky skin tannins that carry it's remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. A dense, dark wine that is both brooding and appealing. Tony feels this wine has excellent cellaring potential and can be consumed now through 2020.

This is a classic Cabernet of yesteryear, that wants to be paired with an aged steak, grilled eggplant brushed with olive oil, or a decadent chocolate dessert.

Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers since 2005.

550 cases produced.
$32.00/Bottle

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$40.00 /Bottle

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$27.00 /Bottle

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2007 vintage will be available Fall 2008.
$20.00/Bottle

Cote des Cailloux is a joint venture between the Mathieu and Coturri family's. It is a classic Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mouvedre - that has great structure with intense forward fruit. Pair it with grilled vegetables, duck breast and other cuisines of California.

53 cases produced.
$35.00/Bottle

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This is not a subdued wine. It has the classic earmarkings of its French counterpart. Full in structure from start to finish with a dark cherry nose, slight hints of cedar and balanced tannins.  

This is a classic representation of what merlot is should be. If Miles had tasted this merlot, he would have changed his statement in the movie "Sideways" to reflect the great character of this Bordeaux varietal.  

125 cases produced.
$38.00/Bottle

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The Maclise Vineyards have gone through many changes over the years. It was originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, but the area it’s in was too cool. Gewürztraminer was next. It grew very well there but the varietal was out of favor. Then in 1993 Merlot was planted and it has done very well. The vineyards are located in an area called Sobre Vista; a cool region perfect for Merlot.

2005 was a great vintage, slightly cooler than 2004. The Maclise Merlot from this vintage is very deeply colored, silky, streamlined and focused. A ripe dry cherry nose, finely textured mid palate and smooth acid finish characterize this wine.

This wine will match well with grilled foods, marinated and grilled lamb, smoked eggplant or simply enjoyed with a nice triple cream brie and crusty sourdough bread.

Only 420 cases produced.
$27.00/Bottle

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Barry and Kate Roach's Jewell Vineyard is located on the upper part of Sonoma Mountain. The vines are 55 years old, planted on the classic St. George Root stock and grafted with an old clone, probably from an original Burgundian source.

The vines are dry farmed, meaning no irrigation. The clusters fit in the palm of your hand and the berries are the size of peas. The wine is a study of silky tannins because the ratio of juice to skin is heavy toward the skins- a primary source of tannins. This wine is very dark, very ripe and has a wonderful texture.

Aged in re-conditioned French oak barrels for 26 months. A very age worthy, sturdy and classic Pinot Noir.

This wine pairs well with many cuisines. It has the ability to balance a traditional French cream sauce or a simple grilled assemblage of fresh vegetables and meats of your choosing.

Only 150 cases produced.
$30.00/Bottle

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We have been leasing the vineyard from the Freiberg family since 1978. Myron Freiberg, the original owner, was firmly committed to organic growing practices. In many ways he was a mentor. Freiberg Vineyards will be among the first Coturri vineyards to be certified 'biodynamic'.

Sangiovese is the grape of Tuscany, the ancestral birthplace of the Coturri Family.

Sangiovese is a dark, very complex, earthy wine with overtones of ripe strawberries and new leather in the aroma, an almost sweet mid-palate and fine textured tannins in the finish.

A good match with all Italian dishes from steak Florentine to Eggplant parmesan.

Only 125 cases produced.
$30.00/Bottle

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Crane Vineyards is on the northern border of the Carneros Appellation. Hot days, cool nights and long hang time define this district.

Crane Syrah from the first vintage in 1999 was a winner. Since then, the quality of the wines produced from this vineyard have only gotten better. The 2005 is no exception.

Dark color, full and ripe fruit and an acidity that is almost viscous in it texture are hallmarks of this great wine. Classic Sonoma Valley Syrah at its best.

Matches well with traditional fare: grilled or braised lamb, rare duck breast over an open fire, grilled eggplant or winter vegetables.

225 cases produceds.
$30.00/Bottle

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Ron Vitt and Ellen Brantley's third vintage made by Tony Coturri - a full bodied, rich wine with tons of ripe fruit flavors - this will pair nicely with gamey meats (like venison and lamb) and sharp, aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.

182 cases produced.
$35.00/Bottle

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$32.00/Bottle

Bob and Blyth Carver have owned Chauvet vineyards since the early 1970's. They named their vineyards after John Chauvet the founder of the town of Glen Ellen. This Zinfandel is reminiscent of the Zinfandels produced in the late 1970's: very dark color, aromas of blackberries, a sweet middle and a dry acid finish. A very BRIGHT wine that is pleasing to the palate.

Try it with a piece of blue cheese and loaf of sour dough bread after a long, hard day. Other matches could be hearty stews and bittersweet desserts.

525 cases produced.
$24.00/Bottle

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Bob and Blyth Carver have owned Chauvet vineyards since the early 1970's. They named their vineyards after John Chauvet the founder of the town of Glen Ellen. This Zinfandel is made from grapes grown on vines planted in the 1930's. The hallmarks of this wine offer complex aromas and flavors, a slightly sweet middle and a dry finish.

A savory wine that matches well with strong flavored foods, grilled or braised meats, vegetables and cream sauces.

375 cases produced.
$28.00/Bottle

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We planted our Estate Zinfandel in 1975. Our vineyard is 5 acres. It's dry farmed meaning there isn't any irrigation. The only water the vines receive is the winter and spring rains. The yield is quite small, usually around 3 tons. The concentration of flavors and taste is astounding. This wine has black fruit in the nose, a very sweet mid-palate and good balancing acidity in the finish.

A good wine to be served with blue and soft ripening cheeses, hardy stews and bittersweet desserts.

Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers since 1993.

Only 150 cases produced.
$32.00/Bottle

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This is one of the most unique zinfandels that you will ever have the opportunity to taste. The reason for this phenomenon is that the fruit in this particular vineyard is affected by boytritus, or the noble rot, that give the great Sauternes of France their character.

The resulting wine has an exquisite nose of honeyed melons and apricots followed by and explosion of ripe fruit on the palette and finished with a wonderful and concentrated acidity.

It is ultra rich and as such needs pairing with foods such as strong flavored cheeses, dry rubbed meats such as chicken or pork, and seasoned grilled vegetables.

It will also work well as a dessert wine paired with bittersweet chocolate recipes or simply poured over fresh fruit wedges and chilled.

475 cases produced.
$25.00/Bottle

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My brother Phil Coturri, a partner and viticulturist for Coturri Winery, has a family estate in the Eastern Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma Valley. East of the Sonoma Plaza, this vineyard is located about 1000 feet from the valley floor. It’s very rocky and hot; the perfect place for Zinfandel. The terraces are steep and harvesting is like skating on marbles. When one thinks of the classic hillside vineyard…..this is it.

For years, the Zinfandel from Phil’s vineyard has garnered out best reviews.

The wine is characterized with deep color, a sweet dry mid palate and a great acid finish. It streamlined on the tongue, yet the mouth is full of berries, brambles and jam. Not for those that like finesse or subtle wines, it’s flavor profile is "Full Speed ahead".

If cellared, this wine will gain a more relaxed structure and fruit will be fuller, purer and the bramble taste will take on more of a sweet earth quality.

This Zin will pair well with orange duck, wild mushroom, and truffle ravioli and blue cheeses.
$45.00/Bottle

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