Top Wines Under $50

Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00
	2006 Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah Red Table Wine Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux Blend; Walla Walla Valley;	$39.99
	"Smooth and focused, with a cigar box character to make the ripe blackberry and currant fruit more interesting, finishing with polished tannins. Has great presence without being pushy, and the finish doesn't quit. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2014. 5,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
	2001 Pepper Bridge Winery Merlot Walla Walla Valley Merlot; Walla Walla Valley;	$45.00
	"Bright and zingy, with layer upon layer of jazzy blackberry, cherry, subtle oak tones and finely tuned tannins, finishing with a light tobacco note, ultimately long and elegant with well-mannered power. Drink now through 2010. 999 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
	2002 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Brown Ranch Carneros Pinot Noir; Other California;	$49.95
	"($60) Full, deep red. Deep but wound-up aromas of wild cherry, mocha and spices, lifted by rose petal and mint. Then dense, sappy and bright but dry in the mouth, with very intense, primary flavors of dark raspberry and spices. Juicy, structured pinot, finishing firmly tannic, pure and very long." -- Steve Tanzer (92 points)
	2003 Groom Winery Shiraz Barossa Valley Syrah/Shiraz; Barossa Valley;	$39.00
	"Firm, balanced toward elegance and nicely focused to show off its smoky black cherry and tar flavors, mingling with licorice notes on the fine-grained finish. Best from 2006 through 2012. 1,200 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00
	2005 Chasseur Chardonnay Twin Hill Ranch Sonoma Coast Chardonnay; Sonoma;	$48.99
	"Ripe and fragrant, with a mix of peach, lemon, citrus, fresh earth and mineral, joined by a flash of smoky, toasty oak, which gives this a nice range of flavors. Drink now through 2012. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 238 cases made. -JL " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
	2003 Martinelli Vineyards Chardonnay Martinelli Road Russian River Valley Chardonnay; Sonoma;	$39.99
	"A rich, buttery style, with plenty of creamy vanilla and toasty oak but also a generous display of ripe Chardonnay fruit that leans toward ripe pear and apple flavors. Drink now through 2009. 750 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
	2002 Origin Sauvignon Blanc Heart Block Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc; Napa;	$46.99
	"An impressive wine, with the underlying intensity of honeysuckle, mineral, grass and tangy pineapple tones shaded with pretty oak. Finishes with a long, vibrant aftertaste. Drink now through 2006. 150 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
	2007 Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros Chardonnay; Other California;	$39.00
	"Ripe pear, apple and honeydew melon flavors are shaded by spicy, toasty oak. A rich, creamy style. Full-bodied, with a touch of sweetness. Drink now through 2011. 40,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)