Castro Village Wine Company

Wine Tasting Schedule

2009-07-03T15:21:00.001-07:00

July 17 through July 19

Wines of T-Vine

Syrah
Zinfandel
Cabernet
Petite Sirah

July 24 through July 26

Zinfandels

David Noyes
Ridge Three Valleys
Frog's Leap
Sandler

July 31 through August 2

Recent Arrivals

Stephen Ross Chardonnay
Grey Stack Sauvignon Blanc
Jus Soli Roots Red
Neyers Cabernet

August 7 through August 9

Affordable Cabernets

Broadside
1975
Edge
Hess Allomi Vineyard

Wine Tasting Schedule

2009-06-12T14:57:00.001-07:00

June 19 through June 21

Recent Arrivals

Bink Sauvignon Blanc
Lioco Chardonnay
Wild Hog Pinot Noir
Holus Bolus Syrah

June 26 through June 28

Rainbow/Pride

Bjornstad Chardonnay
Lioco Pink
Roessler Red Label Pinot Noir
Enkidu Cabernet

July 3 through July 5

Pinot Noirs

Peay "Cep"
B Kosuge "The Shop"
Pey-Lucia "Frisquet"
Baton

July 10 through July 12

Chardonnays

Luli
MacRostie
Frostwatch
Forman

Wine Tasting Schedule

2009-05-15T18:01:00.000-07:00

May 22 through May 24

Recent Arrivals

Maldonado Chardonnay
Sequana Pinot Noir
Novy Syrah
Sheldon Grenache

May 29 through May 31

Bordeaux Blends

Decoy
Lateral
Ramey
Chappellet

June 5 through June 7

Wines of Paso Robles

Treanna White
Tablas Creek Esprit Blanc
Ridge Paso Zinfandel
Justin Isosceles

June 12 through June 14

Wines of Niner

Sauvignon Blanc
Sangiovese
Merlot
Cabernet

Wine Tasting Schedule

2009-04-17T15:39:00.000-07:00

April 24 through April 26

Recent Arrivals

Baton Chardonnay
Ehlers Estate Merlot
Saldo Zinfandel
Graff Consensus

May 1 through May 3

Pinot Noirs

Belle Glos Meiomi
Siduri Russian River Valley
Hawley
Flowers Perennial

May 8 through May 10

Roses

Copain
Beckmen
Lucy
Etude

May 15 throough May 17

Wines of Handley

Pinot Gris
Pinot Blanc
Riesling
Pinot Noir

Wine Tasting Schedule

2009-03-20T16:37:00.001-07:00

March 27 through March 29

Pinot Noirs

Sandler Wine Company
Migration
B Vineyards
Drew

April 3 through April

Cabernets

Waterstone
Hawley
Hollis
Honig

April 10 through April 12

Merlots

Naumann
Sbragia
Mojon's Bench
Duckhorn

April 17 through April 19

Chardonnays

Kali Hart
Newton Red Label
Talbott
Newton Unfiltered

Wine Tasting Schedule

2009-02-20T16:41:00.000-08:00

February 27 through March 1

Syrahs

Barrel 27
Qupe
Copain
McPrice Meyers

March 6 through March 8

Sarah's Vineyard & Walter Hansel

Sarah's Chardonnay
Hansel Chardonnay
Sarah's Pinot Noir
Hansel Pinot Noir

March 13 through March 15

Zinfandels

Jelly Jar
Ottimino
Peter Franus
T-Vine Brown Vineyard

March 20 through March 22

Sauvignon Blancs

Walter Hansel
Tres Sabores
De Sante
Crocker & Starr

Wine Tasting Schedule

2009-01-30T17:04:00.000-08:00

January 30 through February 1

Chardonnays

Hanna
Lily
Melville
Etude

February 6 through February 8

Cabernets

Coppola
Husch
Twenty Rows
Edge

February 13 through February 15

Second Labels

Soda Rock Chardonnay
Stuhlmuller Chardonnay
Ramsay Pinot Noir
Kent Rasmussen Pinot Noir

February 20 through February 22

Recent Arrivals

County Line Rose
That Old Black Magic Red
Neal Zinfandel
Fore Family Cabernet

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-12-27T17:13:00.000-08:00

January 2 through January 4

Syrahs

Box Car
Enkidu
Stolpman
Dry Stack Cellars

January 9 through January 11

Cabernets

La Fenetre
Heitz Cellar
Whitehall Lane
Meyer Vineyard

January 16 through January 18

Zinfandels

Klinker Brick
Atrea
Peter Franus
Green & Red

January 23 through January 25

Pinot Noirs

Lily
Sonoma-Cutrer
Londer
Pey-Lucia

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-11-28T12:39:00.000-08:00

December 5 through December 7

Cabernets

Volta
Shafer One Point Five
Pappilon
Etude

December 12 through December 14

More Cabernets

Corison
Paul Hobbs
Far Niente
Opus One

December 19 through December 21

Nothing Scheduled

December 26 through December 28

Customers' Choices

Copain Viognier
Patz & Hall Pinot Noir
Seghesio Zinfandel
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-11-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

November 7 through November 9

Pinot Noirs

Sanctuary
Box Car
Melville
Hirsch Bohan-Dillon

November 14 through November 16

Reds

Sans Liege Grenache
T-Vine Grenache
Runquist Barbera
Lang Barbera

November 21 through November 23

Turkey Wines

Storrs Riesling
Jekel Gewurztraminer
Miner Rosato
Bearboat Pinot Noir

November 28 through November 30

Zinfandels

The Prisoner
Paraduxx 06
Fritz
Carol Shelton "Wild Thing"

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-10-03T15:41:00.000-07:00

October 10 through October 12

Pinot Noirs

Babcock
Sonnet
Kent Rasmussen
Talisman

October 17 through October 19

Paso Robles Reds

Castoro Cellars Zinfandel
Anglim Syrah
Treana
Tablas Creek Beaucastel

October 24 through October 26

Sonoma Cutrer & Medlock Ames

Medlock Ames Chardonnay
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Sonoma Cutrer Pinot Noir
Medlock Ames Red Blend

October 31 through November

Cabernets

Culler
Wm. Harrison
Crossbarn
T-Vine Cellars "T"

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-09-05T15:04:00.001-07:00

September 12 through September 14

Recent Arrivals

High Flyer Viognier
Quivira Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Red Pinot Noir
Bad Habit Red Blend

September 19 through September 21

Merlots

Three Saints
Whitehall Lane
Paradigm
Selene

September 26 through September 28

2007 Chardonnays

Rombauer
Patz & Hall
Chappellet
Crossbarn

October 3 through October 5

Cabernets

Rombauer
Stuhlmuller
Joseph Family
2003 Silver Oak

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-08-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

August 15 through August 17

Wines of Etude & Handley

Handley Chardonnay
Etude Chardonnay
Handley Pinot Noir
Etude Pinot Noir

August 22 through August 24

Sangiovese

Noceto
Flora Springs
Niner
Luna

August 29 through August 31

Wines of Duckhorn

Decoy
Merlot
Paraduxx
Golden Eye

September 5 through September 7

Summertime Sippers

De Sante Sauvignon Blanc
Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc
Bjornstad Rose
Azur Rose

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-07-04T12:08:00.000-07:00

July 18 through July 20

Zinfandels

Storrs
Anglim
Dashe
T Vine Brown Vineyard

July 25 through July 27

Pinot Noirs

Husch
Londer
Sandler Wine Co.
B. Kosuge Manchester Ridge

August 1 through August 3

Red Blends

Spann Betsy's Backacher
Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel
Pleiades
Le Cigare Volant

August 8 through August 10

'05 Napa Cabernets

Five Vintners
Sequoia Grove
Honig
Karl Lawrence

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-06-14T15:42:00.000-07:00

June 20 through June 22

Those Other Whites

Copain Viognier
Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc
J. Wilkes Pinot Blanc
Conundrum

June 27 through June 29

Rainbow/Pride

Luli Chardonnay
Lucy Rose
Elizabeth Rose Pinot Noir
Cain Cuvee

July 4 through July 6

Cabernets

Sanctuary
Audelssa
Suhr Luchtel
Heitz Cellar

July 11 through July 13

Chardonnays

Joullian
Ferrari-Carano
Amista
Chappellet

Window by Rob & Images from Castro Village Wine

2008-06-07T20:43:00.000-07:00

In commemoration of the California Supreme Court's
overturning of the same-sex marriage ban

Window by Rob

The front counter

A (distant) view of the tasting area

Wine Tasting Schedule

2008-05-21T14:41:00.000-07:00

May 23 through May 25

Wines of Duckhorn & Etude

Etude Pinot Gris
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
Goldeneye Pinot Noir
Etude Pinot Noir

May 30 through June 1

Syrahs

Anglim
Barrel 27
JC Cellars
Westerly

June 6 through June 8

Zinfandels

Ottimino
Ridge Ponzo Vineyard
Sausal
Madrigal

June 13 through June 15

Pinot Noirs

Roessler Red Label
Migration
Fort Ross
La Rochelle

Recent Arrivals

2008-04-09T15:09:00.000-07:00

2004 Anomaly-Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-This is an elegant and age-worthy cab with aromas of hazelnut, cocoa powder, dried herbs and dense, dark fruits. Notes of black cherry, tamarind and graphite flesh out its seamless palate. Firm, sweet tannins provide a supple, confident and creamy foundation before culminating in Anomaly's signature, velvety finish. $75.00

2005 Brewer Clifton-Rancho Santa Rosa Chardonnay-Another great wine from Brewer Clifton. It features bright aromas of flowers, lime and green tea followed by flavors of tapioca, cinnamon and creme brulee. Full-bodied with a rich, creamy texture. $48.00

2006 Jarvis-Estate Grown Napa Valley Chardonnay-This is a beautiful deep golden wine with aromatic hints of floral and honeysuckle. It is elegant and refreshing with ample flavors of apple and pear with well intertwined oak flavors. Great with food and delightful on its own. $38.00

2007 Alfaro Family Vineyards-Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir Rose'-A delicious pink wine from one of our favorite winemakers. Deep red rose in color, with hints of melon, citrus, pineapple and passion fruit and wonderful crisp acidity. $15.00

2006 Alfaro Family Vineyards "A" Estate Pinot Noir-Santa Cruz Mountains-Deep ruby in color, with aromas of raspberry, spice and vanilla, it features bold ripe cherry flavors with well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity. $25.00

Recent Arrivals

2007-10-03T15:54:00.002-07:00

2005 Dry Creek Vineyard-Sonoma County Fume Blanc-Aromas of citrus, grapefruit and lemongrass are echoed on the palate by lemon lime flavors and peppery spice notes. $13.00

2006 Westerly Vineyards-Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc-Melon-y on the nose, with some tropical fruit and lime notes as well. Rich but lively on the palate, with citrus as well as tropical fruit and some melon flavors. Bright acidity leads to a long, clean finish. $18.00

2006 Work Vineyards-Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc- Fresh, bright aromas of Sauvignon Blanc show profiles of pink grapefruit and zesty citrus. The mineral laced aromas of clean washed river stone, a signature of this vineyard, come forth on the palate. Fresh flavors of tangerine, pears, melon and passion fruit make the texture and body vibrant and lively; the long, round finish lingers. $24.00

2005 Handley-Anderson Valley Pinot Noir-To quote the winery notes, "The mix of clones that go into our Anderson Valley Pinot Noir provided different characteristics to its flavor profile. The Dijon clones we used (115, 667, and 777) provide beautiful aromatics of roses, violets, chocolate, blueberry, and strawberry. The Martini and Roederer clones from our Estate Vineyard lend dark cherry acidity and silky tannin structure to the blend, while the Pommard clone offers good mid-palate texture and long finish." Put more clearly, simply a wonderful Pinot. $30.00

2005 Hirsch Vineyards-Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir-Again, the winery says, "A vintage of challenges, resulting in a tiny harvest, creating a wine of massive structure. Dark ruby, this wine opens with aromas of deep black plum and hard spice: nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, the fruit aromas broaden to dark cherry, tobacco and black tea. On the palate, the primary fruit is complemented by firm minerality typical of our site." $60.00

2004 Mathis-Sonoma Valley Grenache-Juicy and delicious! The aroma is dominated by ripe black cherries and dried cranberries, followed by a spice kissed apricot, pomegranate, blackberry and strawberries in the mouth. The ’04 Mathis Grenache is immediately easy to appreciate but rewards those who allow for some breathing time. $34.00

Recent Arrivals

2007-09-07T16:15:00.002-07:00

2004 Lyndenhurst-Napa Valley Cabernet-This is a second label from the wonderful Spottswoode Winery. To quote the winery, " Our Lyndenhurst is made to the same exacting standards as our Spottswoode Cabernet. The lots we select give Lyndenhurst a vivacious quality—fresh, exciting, and ambitious—while retaining the same rich flavors for which the Cabernet is known. Scents of gingerbread, vanilla, nutmeg, milk chocolate, and cream are intertwined with boysenberries, black cherry, and peppermint. This wine is meant to be consumed in its youth—it is delicious and ready to drink!" $60.00

2004 Joseph Family Vineyards-Alexander Valley Cabernet-This is a small production (504 cases) of a good-sized wine. Again, quoting the winery, "Exotic wild berries and fleshy stone fruits infuse our 2004 Cabernet. This wine is characterized by sweet, mature tannins well integrated with creamy and textured oak. The wine can be enjoyed immediately or cellared for 10-15 years. $39.00

2006 Patz & Hall-Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir-This is an elegant Pinot, a bit more Burgundian in style than their 2005 version. Bright, fresh notes of cherry and strawberry on the nose appear again on the palate along with complex layers of other red fruits intermingled with cinnamon and clove elements. A wonderful Pinot. $42.00

2004 Adastra-Carneros Merlot-93 % Merlot, 7% Syrah. Cherry-violet in color with a nose of raspberries, cherries and chocolate. On the palate raspberries, cherries, vanilla, black licorice, clove stick, with a slightly meaty finish. The winemaker is Pam Starr. $40.00

2003 Medlock Ames-Bell Mountain Ranch Red-This is a Cabernet Merlot blend which is sustainably farmed and handcrafted. There are noted of vanilla, black cherry and baking spices. It has good concentration and balance and a very long silky smooth finish. $25.00

Recent Arrivals

2007-08-08T14:07:00.002-07:00

2004 Pazzo "Call me crazy"-Napa Valley Red-Robert Parker has called this "an undeniably delicious, hedonistically styled red". It is a blend of two thirds Sangiovese and the rest Cabernet, Petite Sirah and a bit of Viognier. Parker again, "With superb fruit, a lush, round attack and mid-section, and a heady finish, this is a complex California red to enjoy..." $27.00

2005 Brewer-Clifton Mount Carmel Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir-The winery notes: "Aromas of lingonberries and bright red fruits followed by flavors of vanilla bean, Moroccan spice and chocolate covered cherries. Both sweet and savory in the mouth, juxtaposing a noble and delicate palate impression with a persistent finish." $60.00

2005 Gary Farrell-Russian River Valley Pinot Noir-The winery notes that "This wine opens with alluring ripe cherry, raspberry and strawberry aromas and has plush, succulent dark berry flavors, complimented by lavish, spicy oak elements. It is deeply colored with layered complexity and a silky, sensual, long finish. $40.50

2005 Wild Hog Vineyards-Estate Bottled Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir- Very rich-with intense, deep dark flavors. This forward, slightly jammy wine has hints of cedar and a lingering finish. With deep rich color and full body, it is a concentrated and complex wine. Let this wine breathe for full enjoyment. $32.00

2006 Saintsbury Garnet Carneros Pinot Noir-This is traditionally an early-drinking, refreshing Pinot Noir with lots of raspberry and black cherry fruit, a plump middle and soft ripe tannins. Delicious and approachable, it is a perennial favorite with our customers. $20.00

Recent Arrivals

2007-06-23T12:10:00.000-07:00

2004 The Ojai Vineyard-Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir-To quote the winemaker, "This pinot noir is always exotic, and in 2004 it is smoky and herbal in a dramatic sort of way that I find captivating. The vintage gave us a very generous open-knit style that certainly gives pleasure right now-however, based on previous experience with the vineyard this wine will gain complexity with age." $45.00

2004 Fortitude-Frediani Field Blend Napa Valley-Produced and bottled by Etude Wines. This red field blend contains Charbono (66%), Zinfandel (14%) and Petite Sirah (5%). The grapes were grown, crushed and fermented together to produce a wine that expresses uncommon layers of flavor in a full-bodied but traditionally well-balanced table wine. $28.00

2005 Fortitude-Napa Valley Zinfandel-This is a blend of Zinfandel (95%) and Petite Sirah (5%) from very old vines. The wine has fresh-crushed wild berry and sour cherry aromas with black licorice notes, a touch of spice and mouthwatering fruit. $21.00

2004 Robert Craig Affinity-Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-This is a rich, multi-layered Cabernet that balances power with finesse. Aromas of black cherry, currant and spice. On the palate, bright and abundant dark fruit and black currant liqueur lead to a long, opulent finish. $45.00

2003 Robert Craig-Mt. Veeder Napa Valley Cabernet-Widely praised by the wine press, this is a supple, beautifully balanced Cab with pure flavors and a fine tannin structure, exhibiting power and grace. On the nose, rich aromas of black fruit, mocha and bay leaf. On the palate, concentrated, deep layers of black cherry and wild berry lead to a very long, smooth finish. $75.00

Recent Arrivals

2007-06-14T16:51:00.001-07:00

2005 Paul Hobbs-Russian River Valley Pinot Noir- This is a sophisticated, richly-textured wine with a deep maroon hue and lots of cocoa and lavender on the nose. Layers of pure black fruit, anise and cedar permeate the palate, with firm, ripe tannins gracing a lengthy finish. $49.50

2004 Husic Vineyards-Napa Valley Cabernet-A big, ultra-ripe wine with plenty of dark chocolate and dark fruit tones. It boasts a wonderful mouth feel and texture. Simply a wonderful wine to experience. $125.00

2004 Three Saints-Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay-To quote the winery "Concentrated meyer lemon and mango aromas are accented by hints of fig and an intense minerality. This medium-full bodied wine displays rich, concentrated green apple, lemon and tropical fruit flavors on the palate accented by refreshing acidity, balanced oak notes and a lingering finish." $22.50

2006 Selene-Hyde Vineyards Carneros Sauvignon Blanc-This is the 15th anniversary bottling of the incomparable Mia Klein's Sauvignon Blanc. Her goal has always been to capture forward fruit flavors and vibrancy from the vineyard, and use minimalist winemaking techniques to frame the wines with extremely supple textures. A wonderful wine by a great winemaker. $30.00

Recent Arrivals

2007-06-07T16:03:00.000-07:00

2005 Sea Smoke Botella-Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir-The Wine Spectator gave the 2004 vintage 93 points and called it "lush". A taste of the 2005 will tell you why. It features lovely, elevated fruit tones with well balanced acidity and tannins. Lively on the palate, it has a long, crisp finish. $42.00

2005 Far Niente- Napa Valley Chardonnay-A classically structured wine which is lush and round on the palate, while displaying intense fruit and spicy oak aromas. While the finish is long and clean, the flavors will become increasingly complex with time. $51.00

2005 El Molino-Rutherford Chardonnay-Only 910 cases made. To quote the winery, "Lifted aromas of lemon oil, kaffir lime leaf, pear, ... and honeysuckle underscored by wet stones and ginger. Taught crisp entry to a dense viscous mid-palate that is harmoniously framed by crisp acids that highlight lemon verbena and white flower flavors that carry through to a tight concentrated and long finish."$48.00

2006 T-Vine Cellars Psychedelic Rooster Napa Valley Rose-Concentrated, intense flavors of raspberry, cranberry and strawberry with a nice soft mouthfeel and the characteristic T-Vine profile. Greg Brown proves that he can do pink as well as red. $18.00

2007-06-07T15:37:00.000-07:00

Ah, summer—here in San Francisco, a time for big reds and warmer clothing while the rest of the country opts for a lighter note on both fronts. We are pleased to present some suggestions for both types of summer consumption.

We are also pleased to present another way of staying in touch with all of you. At castrovillagewine.com, we hope to keep you aware of recent arrivals in a more timely fashion that this newsletter allows. We will also be posting our current tasting schedule.

And now to our latest suggestions:

Chardonnay

2005 Fritz-Russian River Valley-A classic golden straw-colored Chardonnay, showing a full body with the elegance of a crisp finish influenced by coastal fogs. It features a beautiful balance of tropical fruits, mineral notes, oak and bright acidity. $19.50

2005 Hanna-Russian River Valley-Richly built with aromas of tropical fruit and citrus and lots of ripe fruit with an accent of sweet oak and buttery creaminess on the palate. $22.00

2005 Melville-Santa Rita Hills-Floral aromatics with hints of lavender lead to flavors of pear and candied lemon. Texturally, it is crisp and fresh with a great mouth feel. $23.50

2005 Hess-Su’skol Vineyard Napa Valley- Aromas of cantaloupe, guava and pineapple followed by a concentrated and rich palate of Asian pear, with a citrus finish. Bright acidity and a creamy mouth feel are well balanced in the mid-palate with a hint of vanilla in the background. $26.00

2005 Patz & Hall-Napa Valley-Aromas of orange blossom and toasted brioche carry over on the palate with tones of white nectarine, ripe pear and touches of vanilla. It is crisp and well balanced with a lingering finish. $36.00

2005 Paul Hobbs-Russian River Valley-Quoting the winery, “The 2005 is opalescent, pale gold in color and fragrant with citrus blossom and lime rind. Abundant, full-bodied flavors of pear juice, ripe apple and toasted almond coat the mouth and frame a wine of considerable finesse that finishes with pleasing minerality.” $49.50

Sauvignon Blanc

2006 J. Lohr-Carol’s Vineyard Napa Valley-Fresh aromas of grapefruit, dried flowers and passion fruit lead to a palate with bright acidity and clean flavors reminiscent of the aromas. $13.50

2005 Alpha Omega-Napa Valley—Aromatics of tropical fruit are reflected on the palate by notes of white peaches and apricot balanced with fresh acidity. $24.00

2005 Cakebread Cellars-Napa Valley-A fresh, rich wine with bright grapefruit, lime, melon and hay aromas and concentrated kiwi, citrus and green apple flavors and a refreshingly flinty finish. $28.00

Other Whites

2006 Solo Rosa Rose--A Rose with a wonderful orange-pink color and a nice balance between fruit and tannins. Made from Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. Delicious. $14.25

2005 Graff Family Vineyards-Chalone Pinot Blanc-Shows aromas of ripe melons and peaches that are complemented by flavors of toasted hazelnuts and minerals from limestone soils. $19.50

2005 Graff Family Vineyards-Chalone Viognier--A rich and opulent wine with aromas of apricots and tangerines combined with sweet vanilla from extended aging in French oak barrels. A perfect wine with quiche, pasta or grilled fish. $19.50

2006 Robert Sinskey-Los Carneros Vin Gris of Pinot Noir--Always a great favorite of staff and customers alike, this is one of the great Roses. It surprises both in appearance (a lovely light salmon color) and taste (in technical terms, yum!) Wonderful aromas, refreshing acidity, great with almost anything, food-wise. $22.50

2006 La Sirena- Napa Valley Moscato Azul--Famed winemaker Heidi Peterson Barrett has produced a crisp, dry-style Muscat with aromas and flavors of spring flowers and tropical fruits. Even the bottle is beautiful. Wonderful! $30.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Joel Gott-California- Blend No. 815-To quote the folks at Gott, "The color is purple, ruby red, with aromas of blueberry, cassis and mocha. The entry on the palette is rich and fruit forward, with jammy flavors, good structure, acidity and sweet tannins that leave an elegant finish". $17.00

2004 Nelson Family Vineyards-Mendocino-A rich and supple Cabernet with aromas of cedar and a long, lingering finish. Dark fruit flavors are predominate with background notes of earth and wood. $23.00

2003 Woodward Graff-Chalone A-Frame Vineyard—Black cherry and anise predominate in this delicious cab, a portion of the proceeds of which is dedicated toward scholarships through the Woodward/Graff Wine Foundation—delicious wine and a good cause. $25.00

2004 Eden Canyon-Paso Robles-Only 600 cases were produced of this delicious Cabernet with black cherry , plum, fig, cassis and chocolate characteristics. $26.00

2004 Shafer One Point Five-Napa Valley-An elegant, silky Cabernet which is approachable now, but capable of aging as well. Aromas of dark fruit, cedar and chocolate, followed by rich flavors of blackberry, smoke and dark chocolate with a nice long finish. $66.00

Merlot

2003 Keenan-Napa Valley -a big, ageworthy Merlot with aromas of black cherry, blackberry and cassis and complex nuances of cocoa and coffee bean. $32.00

2003 Shafer-Napa Valley-Robert Parker called this a”sexy, seductive effort”. It offers lush, focused flavors and aromas of bright cherries, strawberry and plums. The blend is 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. $45.00

2005 Selene-Frediani Veneyard Napa Valley-Mia Klein returns Merlot to her Selene line up with this release. To quote the Selene website, “This wine offers aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, blueberry and black currant fruits, leading to earthy dark chocolate, rose petal floral, exotic sweet spice. The fruit comes through with immediate impact and intensity in the mouth; the texture is fine and chewy with soft tannins…” Wonderful now; even better in a few years. $45.50

Zinfandel

2004 Limerick Lane-Collins Vineyard Russian River Valley-Aromas of raspberry and blackberry along with a touch of cinnamon. Flavors of raspberry and other red fruits with a nicely balanced acidity followed by a long juicy finish. $23.50

2003 Ottimino-Russian River Valley Rancho Bello Vineyard-Aromas of blackberry and black cherry. The flavors add hints of blueberry, raspberry and cassis. Bold fruit at entry leads to a broad middle, and the finish is firm and persistent. $24.00

2005 Rombauer Vineyards-California-Full bodied, fruit forward, and juicy, this one offers aromas of black cherry and plum. Layers of cranberries, plums and dark fruit make for a rich, full flavor. $25.00

2004 T-Vine Cellars-Brown Vineyard Napa Valley-To quote the irrepressible Greg Brown (or at least his website), “Think back to your “coming of age” experience. Stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring new territory, you’ve got the world by a string. That’s this wine. A lovely balancing act of bright, beautiful red fruits and spices like clove, cinnamon and black tea.” Once you’ve tasted this wine, the description makes good sense! $32.00

2005 Ridge Lytton Springs-This is an elegant, full-bodied wine with firm tannins and intense, complex fruit. It shows potent tones of ripe boysenberry and blackberry with notes of leaf and briar, firm tannins and lots of fruit. $33.00

Pinot Noir

2005 Mossback-Russian River Valley-An elegant Pinot with loads of black cherry flavors and a long, soft finish. $25.50

2005 Etude-Carneros-Another website quote “With a rich and vivid hue, the 2005…offers inviting and expressive aromas of fruit spice, red fruits, minerality and a soft, earthy note. Beautifully structured, the palate bursts with lifted flavors of black cherry, black plum and perfume. The lush fruit combined with the baking spice notes…broadens the mouthfeel and gives this full and rich wine definition and length.” A great wine. $40.00

2005 Mi Sueno-Russian River Valley Ulysses Valdez Vineyards-Ripe plums, blue berries and black cherries with hints of spice and earth. Rich, complex and full bodied, it strikes a nice balance between fruit, tannins, acidity and oak. $42.50

2004 El Molino Rutherford Pinot Noir--Rich and intense, with deep red currant, raspberry and wild berry flavors woven together with spice, mushroom and clean forest floor scents which give it great complexity and depth. $57.00

Other Reds

2002 Spann Vineyards-Sonoma County-Full flavored, rich and complex without being heavy, this small production (950 cases) Syrah has luscious red and black cherry flavors. $19.00

2004 Spann Vineyards-Sonoma County -"Mo Zin" Red Wine-A Rhone-inspired blend of 60% Zinfandel, 27% Mourvedre and 13% Petite Sirah. This is a versatile food wine with hints of raspberry and leather on a base of blackberry flavors. $19.00

Spann Vineyards-Mayacamas Range-"Betsy's Backacher"-Another food-friendly red blend, this one contains 34% Syrah, 22% each Grenache and Cabernet Franc and 11% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Everything but the kitchen sink and yet it is tasty and fun. Only 290 cases produced and worth trying at $15.00

2004 La Sirena Santa Ynez Syrah--Robert Parker says "Barrett does a superb job with Syrah" and calls this "an impeccably, well-made, finesse-styled wine". Who are we to argue? $45.00

2003 Miner Family Vineyards The Oracle-Napa Valley-A Bordeaux style blend deep in color with aromas of mocha, cassis and vanilla that give way to a palate full of intense flavors of black cherry, leather and spice that merge into a long, lush finish. $65.00

Thank you from the staff of Castro Village Wine Co.

Boyd, Joseph, and Keith

4121 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 864-4411 CastroWine@aol.com
Case discounts: 10% off any 12 bottles, 15% discount off any 36 bottles.
Not responsible for typographic errors. All prices are subject to change without notice.

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