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PLUS! Gold Series

Silver Stone Vineyards
2004 Tempranillo
Paso Robles
320 Cases produced

BEST WINE IN THE ENTIRE COMPETITION!  … say the 71 expert judges who collectively tasted 3800+ wines from 16 countries entered in this year’s huge Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Along with capturing Best of Show, the 2004 Tempranillo also strutted away with      a Best of Class, Best of Division, a Platinum Award, and a Gold Medal. Wine Judge, Chuck Keagle exclaims, “A big bold red wine with tremendous fruit flavors. It is an incredible wine.” This ultra-superior wine also won Double Gold - Best of Class, at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition plus a Gold Medal at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition. In the glass, this luscious wine delivers a broad array of fruit flavors and aromas; rich boysenberry fruit character is balanced with wild herb aromas and a touch of vanilla on the palate. Dark and delicious, the 2004 Tempranillo is the perfect partner for grilled meats, rich stews and osso bucco. Silver Stone’s premier 2004 vintage was aged for 20 months in oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 100% Tempranillo. The wine is available at the winery with a one bottle limit. We are very pleased to have secured a small amount of this blockbuster wine. In fact, due to anticipated demand, and limited quantity on hand, we must allocate reorders to a maximum of 3 bottles per membership. Enjoy now or until 2015.

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PLUS! Platinum Series

Carneros Creek Winery
2003 “Grail” Pinot Noir
Carneros
500 cases produced

The inaugural release of the 2003 Carneros Creek “Grail” Pinot Noir illustrates the level of accomplishment this extremely talented and dedicated team has reached in producing world class Pinot Noirs in California. The 2003 “Grail” has earned a place with the high echelon by recently winning a very prestigious Double Gold Medal at the International Eastern Wine Competition. On the West Coast, this wonderful wine received multiple-awards including;a Gold Medal, at the Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, a Gold Medal, at the California State Fair Wine Competition, a Gold Medal, at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and a Gold Medal, at the Long Beach Grand Cru 2006 International Wine Competition. The 2003 Grail is ruby red color, with aromas of ripe Bing cherry, spice and undertones of toasted oak. In the mouth, there’s a supple texture with concentration of ripe cherry flavors leading to a rich finish with a lush velvety mouth feel. Fruit from five Pinot clones from the Las Brisas Vineyard were painstakingly selected and blended to produce what many judges have considered to be a near perfect expression of the terroir of Carneros and the prestigious varietal. 100% Carneros Pinot Noir. Enjoy now through 2010.

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PLUS! Diamond Series

Freemark Abbey's 1992 Cabernet Bosché

A legendary, limited release wine of Napa Valley, Freemark Abbey ’s 1992 Cabernet Bosche has garnered 92 Points from Wine Enthusiast magazine, as well as 92 Points from Wine Authority. Elegant, enticing, and blended with a pinch of Merlot, the Cabernet Bosche is a true rarity and boldly exemplifies the remarkable potential of aging Napa Valley Cabernets. The Cabernet Bosche is bright rubygarnet in color and hints of black cherry, vanilla, cloves and currants beautifully mingle with aromas of coffee, cigar box, cedar and oak. A veritable potpourri of vanilla, mint and berry linger on the palate while the tannins and oak strike a pleasing balance on the finish. After aging in oak for 24 months, and in the bottle for an awe-inspiring 14 years, the 1992 Cabernet Bosche is drinking at its absolute best right now. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot. Enjoy!