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2007 Ridge Runner 'Longrider' Red Mendocino

The Ridge Runner rides with the sole purpose of delivering value where it counts: In your glass. Wednesday night reds, tailgate specials, neighborhood block parties, a no brainer...however you want to think of these, the consistent theme is 'taste-per-dollar.' Not every occasion calls for expensive wine. We get it. That doesn't mean that you have to muscle down swill or apologize for what you're serving. Here's to drinking wisely and economic recovery!Juicy, bright and fun. Red fruits and ripeness with nary a harsh line in sight. When the grill starts smoking and there are thirsty campers with empty glasses, look no further.

Price: $14.95

$13.46 btl. / Mixed Case

2007 Oberon 'Bounty Hunter Barrel Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

We came, we saw, we blended. Working in conjunction with our friends at Oberon, we were afforded access to their cellar and tasted dozens of individual lots (work, work, work). What we settled on was a four-barrel spice rack that captures the essence of the superlative '07 vintage. Sexy black fruits and anise with a healthy whack of oak caramel will appeal to the most jaded Napa Cabernet palate. This is fruit forward and muscular at once, again reflecting the nature of a vintage destined for 'classic' status. A mere 95 cases produced.

Price: $64.95

$58.46 btl. / Mixed Case

2008 The Vigilante Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The '07 version of this wine sent our demanding clientele into a feeding frenzy, and there's no doubt in our mind that the '08 is better. Don't believe us? Order it, try it and we'll give you your money back if it doesn't completely over-deliver. Shot through with blackberry liqueur and red berry flavors and a decadently creamy mid-palate, this one kicks in the parlor doors and announces itself with a whole lot of attitude. The Vigilante is on the loose.

Price: $29.95

$26.96 btl. / Mixed Case

2008 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

If it's possible to involve Mother Nature and still be clockwork consistent, Caymus does it with their Napa Cabernet. An open-knit glassful of flavor, it's all about polished lines and a bottomless well of fruit. Black cherries, plums, anise and lavish oak all contribute to the cause. One of Napa's no-brainer cellar standards.

Price: $66.55

$59.90 btl. / Mixed Case

2007 Tin Star Proprietary Red Napa Valley

We're not going to brag too much as we created this barrel selection, but you're going to like it. You're really going to like it. We will refund your money if this doesn't rock your world. How's that for a guarantee? Smoky, sensual blue and black fruits are lifted on the palate by a gorgeous, multi-layered texture and weight. This is pure Napa attitude that just won't quit. Our only concern is that we didn't make enough...250 cases are all that exist. Prepare to be thrilled.

Price: $39.95

$35.96 btl. / Mixed Case

2008 Meiomi by Belle Glos Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Please take note...this is now officially among the absolute elite of Pinot Noir values in California. Produced by Joseph Wagner, scion of Caymus Vineyards fame, and blended from a collection of All-Star coastal vineyards in Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara, there's every reason it needs a home in your cellar. Blue fruits and black cherries with a ripe, sunshine-kissed finish will satisfy your Pinot fix for a song. We can't say enough good things about what Belle Glos is doing.

Price: $19.95

$17.96 btl. / Mixed Case

2006 Shafer 'Relentless Syrah' Napa Valley

Sourced from small, rugged vineyards adjacent to the southern border of Stags Leap District, the grapes for Relentless are a 'field blend' of Syrah and Petite Sirah. Deep in color with plum, blackberries, coffee, briar fruit, black pepper and mocha flavors. Named to honor long-time winemaker Elias Fernandez and his relentless pusuit of quality, this wine agressively delivers.

Price: $74.95

2006 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

When it comes to prime Napa real estate, Rutherford is considered sacred ground and Hewitt Vineyard is the perfect example. Originally planted in 1880, this vineyard has been the backbone of some of the finest Cabernets in Napa's history. Intense layers of dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate and a good dose of 'Rutherford dust' balance out in style. This is a must-have for your cellar.

Price: $59.95

2006 Tierra Roja Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

The Taste of Oakville event is arguably the toughest event in Napa Valley to showcase a new wine. Virtually every winery in the district - and all the heaver hitters - are there for one afternoon of pouring for an exclusive group of trade guests. So when a winery like Tierra Roja can have a room abuzz with the likes of Harlan Estate, Maybach and Screaming Eagle being poured, we tend to take notice. This tiny vineyard sits at one of the most famous Cabernet intersections in America at the corner of Oakville Cross Road and the Silverado Trail. Screaming Eagle and Rudd are across the street, and Dalla Valle and Joseph Phelps' Backus property flank it on either side. There is no denying the pedigree of the red earth of Oakville, and Tierra Roja captures it on both name and quality.

Price: $114.95

$103.46 btl. / Mixed Case

2008 Vacheron Rose of Pinot Noir Sancerre

We sold out our original allocation of this in just a week and had to beg Domaine Vacheron to send us more from France! Notes of cherry, blood orange and loads of minerality make this one a no-brainer for any occasion. Made from 100% Pinot Noir.

Price: $29.95

2008 Caymus 'Special Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Any conversation about the elite tier of Napa Valley Cabernet must involve Special Selection. The only wine to be named Wine Spectator's 'Wine of the Year' twice, it is nothing less than a legend Vibrating with purple berries and crème de cassis with a brilliant oak overlay, there's good reason that this has become one of California's benchmark reds.

Price: $110.95

$99.86 btl. / Mixed Case

Saturday Night Special

2005 Juslyn 'Estate' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyIf every wine was this stunning, the world would be a better place! Juslyn's flagship Cab not only grabbed our attention, but Robert Parker stamped a 95+ score and said, 'Beautiful purity, ripe tannins, full body, and a 45-second finish result in a dazzling example of Spring Mountain Cabernet. However, patience is warranted. Give this wine 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following 15+ years.' Check please!

Price: ~~$110.00~~

Sale Price: $74.95

2007 Rosenblum 'Rockpile Road' Zinfandel Rockpile

You know a vineyard is good when you have a region named after it. Rockpile is the Mecca of Zinfandel and Rosenblum holds the holy grail of Rockpile Zins. Layers of ultra-ripe blackberry and boysenberry flavors mingle with soft undertones of baking chocolate and cocoa. Zin-lovers take notice!

Price: $32.95

$29.66 btl. / Mixed Case

Saturday Night Special

2008 Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Without a doubt, Clos du Caillou is our favorite house in the Rhone Valley for obvious reasons. Their commitment to excellence with their 'Quartz' and 'Reserve' bottlings is second to none. Since neither the 'Quartz' or 'Reserve' was made in 2008, all the best juice made its way to this astonishing Chateauneuf du Pape. The proof is in the bottle and this stuff delivers for the price.

Price: ~~$65.00~~

Sale Price: $39.95

2006 Lola Kay by Rubissow Proprietary Red Napa Valley

This is an obscene value in Napa Valley red wine. Estate-grown Napa reds are rare enough breeds at $20 period, let alone one you'd be thrilled to drink. Kudos to the crew at Rubissow for making it a reality. Spicy, high-toned red berry fruit dominates a mouthfeel that's bright, clean and (dare we say?) fun. It's the sort of wine that asks you to take another sip, and at this price, you'll have a heckuva time turning it down. 225 cases made.

Price: $19.95

$17.96 btl. / Mixed Case

2008 Venge 'Scout's Honor' Red Napa Valley

Well there are short skirt wines and there are no skirt wines, and this one just went skinny dipping. Super ripe and packed full of flavor, it’s a maelstrom of sweet black fruits, toffee, vanilla and mocha flavors. It doesn’t let up on the finish either… this thing is redlining from the time it hits your lips. Fans of this style of outsized red are going to be giving us a standing ovation for this find. It’s OK to flash a little skin!

Price: $37.95

$34.16 btl. / Mixed Case

2008 Broken Spur Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley

Oh, yes...the attitude is back in the Zinfandel! Sourced from old-vine Dry Creek vineyards, it's a classic jamball with wild raspberry and melted chocolate aromas with a wonderfully seductive texture. This is a wine list favorite at our BBQ haunt in Napa.

Price: $19.95

$17.96 btl. / Mixed Case

2007 Parallel Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

You’ve been reading the hype surrounding the 2007 vintage in Napa? It’s 100% justified as you’ll taste here. Fabulous richness and fruit purity leaning to black fruits, graphite, purple berries and barrel char are the product of perfect weather and the ability to pick at optimal ripeness. It’s almost not fair to float a softball like that at winemaker like Philippe Melka. This is an affordable look at what he’s capable of in the cellar.Parallel Wines is what happens when ten 30-year winemaking masters and close friends come together to found a visionary wine label. Leading the tribe are Philippe Melka, named Winemaker of the Year by Food & Wine Magazine, and winegrower Jim Barbour, who has been pruning vines since the 1960s and now manages over 600 acres across the Napa Valley.The Parallel team makes classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon up on a 62-acre estate tucked in the high reaches of Conn Valley overlooking postcard perfect Lake Hennessey. While Jim Barbour has only planted seven acres with Cabernet Sauvignon, he also maintains grape growing contracts with premium vineyards across the valley. Jim knows soil and when it comes to planting the best rootstocks and clones in each site, he's an expert matchmaker. For both Jim and Philippe, the vineyard comes first. Philippe considers himself a non-interventionist in the cellar. If the 2007 Parallel Cabernet Sauvignon is any indication, it's a philosophy that's served Philippe extraordinarily well. And, with its pure core of fruit and integrated tannin structure, this is a wine that will serve you well too.Ultimate Food Pairing:Prime Angus rib eye with cheddar grits and stuffed morel mushrooms.MAY 2010 KILLER CAB WINE CLUB SELECTION

Price: $54.95

2007 Laird 'Jillian's Blend' Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Among the largest private landowners of Napa vineyard real estate, the Laird family has an enormous reservoir of fruit resources. Working with heralded winemaking consultant Paul Hobbs, they're able to fine tune their vast network of vines into liquid magic. They absolutely nailed it in ’07 with sweet black cherry fruit melding with top notes of red spices and brown sugar in the nose. It's completely seductive and juicy as all get out. Only 825 cases produced.

Price: $37.95

$34.16 btl. / Mixed Case

2008 Broken Spur Pinot Noir Carneros

The first Spur Pinot! Sourced from Carneros soils that have long been recognized as great vineyard plots, this is going to move quickly once folks get their lips on it. Supple raspberry and Bing cherry with just the right texture to stricke a balance between red wine satisfaction and Pinot elegance.

Price: $24.95

$22.46 btl. / Mixed Case