Smoky and spicy with flavors of cherry pie, blackberry, and chocolate
Long, warm cherry and chocolate finish
Pair with barbecue, burgers, creamy pasta, or pizza
Awards: Critics Challenge Platinum winner, Long Beach Grand Cru medal winner, and SF International Wine Competition medal winner
Blend: zinfandel 57%, syrah 17%, petite syrah 16%, tempranillo 10%
Lot 464 Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel
Vintage: 2012
Region: Lodi, California
Country: United States
Medium fruity wine that is lush and oaky
Flavors of berry, chocolate, smoke, and spice
Pair with rich beef short ribs
Awards: Long Beach Grand Cru medal winner, SF International Wine Competition medal winner
100% zinfandel grapes
Lot 398 Dry Creek Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Region: Dry Creek Valley, California
Country: United States
Smooth, medium-bodied wine with a juicy fruit texture
Flavors: raspberry, florals, and a hint of anise seed
Pair with rich beef short ribs
Awards: 2014 Critics Challenge Gold medal winner, 2014 Denver International Wine Competition Gold medal winner, and 2014 San Francisco Wine Competition medal winner
100% pinot noir grapes
Lot 459 Columbia Valley Riesling/Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2012
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Country: United States
Light and fruity sweet wine
Flavors: citrus (orange especially), nectarine, and banana
Pair with vegetable dishes, such as butternut squash and ricotta crostini
Awards: 2014 Long Beach Grand Cru Gold medal winner
Blend: riesling 70%, chenin blanc 30%
Lot 445 Arroyo Seco Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Region: Arroyo Seco, California
Country: United States
Fresh and fruity with a buttery finish
Flavors: citrus, honey, pineapple, and oak
Pair with delicate fish dishes and vegetables
Awards: 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Best of Class