WHITE |
Ruffino Orvieto |
2018 Tuscany, Italy |
Blend (White) |
$28 |
Winemaker's Notes: fruity and floral bouquet is reminiscent of green apples and meadow flowers. This wine’s smooth, refreshing flavors balance beautifully with its structure and acidity. Orvieto also offers a unique mineral character that comes from the chalky limestone soil called tufa. The finish is long and fragrant, with hints of almond.
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Tom Gore Vineyards |
2017 California |
Sauvignon Blanc |
$36 |
Light straw color, opens with bright citrus, lime, and tangerine aromas that carry through the palate. The wine finishes with crisp acidity and a touch of mineralit.
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J. Lohr Bay Mist |
2018 Monterey, California |
Riesling |
$9 $36 |
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Ruffino Prosecco DOC |
NV Friuli, Italy |
Champagne/Sparkling |
$10 $38 |
Color: Bright straw yellow with fine bubbles
Aroma: The bouquet is fragrant and bursting with fruit notes. It shows clean aromas of apples,
pears, and citrus, accompanied by hints of wisteria.
Tasting profile: Crisp, clean, and delicate with fine bubbles on the palate. Intense flavors of apples and peaches lead to a pleasant finish with lingering fruit and floral notes. Try a tasting pour $4.5
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Caposaldo |
NV Italy |
Moscato |
$9 $39 |
Bright golden yellow in color, this wine delivers an assertive bouquet with exotic fruit and spice aromas and a fresh, vivacious and highly polished palate.
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Pio Cesare L'Altro |
2018 Piedmont, Italy |
Chardonnay |
$39 |
Winemaker's Notes: The wine is fresh, fruity and spicy, rich and creamy, with delicate hints of vanilla.
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San Angelo |
2018 Tuscany, Italy |
Pinot Grigio |
$11 $42 |
Winemaker's Notes: A lovely white-gold color in the glass. This wine displays a fresh bouquet with notes of pear, peach, anise and honey. Fruity and crisp to taste, very refreshing. Try a tasting pour $4.50
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Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches |
2017 Sonoma County, California |
Chardonnay |
$42 |
Aromas of nectarine, stone fruit, white peach and oak spice are accented with hints of vanilla, toasted nuts and a touch of butterscotch and light caramel with a subtle cinnamon spice undertone. This wine has the distinctive Sonoma-Cutrer balance between elegance and richness for a medium-bodied, mouth-filling wine. The creamy texture of this wine offers flavors of ripe pear and peach that is balanced with a nice, bright acidity. There is lots of finesse’ to the long, silky finish highlighted with long barrel spice notes.
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Francis Coppola Director's |
2018 Sonoma County, California |
Chardonnay |
$12 $42 |
Very fragrant and juicy Chardonnay, which bestows an exotic perfume of melon, fig, tangerine and plumeria flowers followed by succulent flavors of peaches, pineapple, and spices that fold into a butterscotch finish.
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San Angelo |
2019 Tuscany, Italy |
Pinot Grigio |
$11 $42 |
Winemaker's Notes: A lovely white-gold color in the glass. This wine displays a fresh bouquet with notes of pear, peach, anise and honey. Fruity and crisp to taste, very refreshing. Try a tasting pour $4.50
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Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc |
2018 Sonoma County, California |
Sauvignon Blanc |
$11 $44 |
Wine Advocate Rated 90: exhibits plenty of honeyed melon, white peach, poached pear and other tropical fruit notes, underlying crisp acidity and a creamy, surprisingly flavorful mouthfeel. Enjoy this as with our Chopped Salad or try it with our Salmon Entree.
Try a tasting pour $4.50
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Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc |
2019 Sonoma County, California |
Sauvignon Blanc |
$11 $44 |
Wine Advocate Rated 90: exhibits plenty of honeyed melon, white peach, poached pear and other tropical fruit notes, underlying crisp acidity and a creamy, surprisingly flavorful mouthfeel. Enjoy this as with our Chopped Salad or try it with our Salmon Entree.
Try a tasting pour $4.50
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J. Lohr Arroyo Vista |
2017 Monterey County, California |
Chardonnay |
$52 |
Winemaker's Notes: bright, straw-yellow color and vibrant hues, the wine has aromas of Cornish apple, stone fruit and lemon, with cinnamon and allspice undertones. The Burgundian winemaking techniques, contribute a complex bouquet of toasted brioche, crème brulée, and roasted hazelnuts. This plush and racy Chardonnay with complex aromas and flavors is balanced by palate-cleansing acidity.
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Wente Riva Ranch |
2017 Monterey County, California |
Chardonnay |
$52 |
Winemaker's Notes: perfect balance of tropical fruit, acidity and creamy notes of butter, vanilla and subtle oak from barrel aging, this Chardonnay has a round mouth-feel and a crisp, long finish.
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Santa Margherita |
2018 Alto Adige, Italy |
Pinot Grigio |
$52 |
Winemaker's Notes: straw yellow color. Its clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste makes this a wine of great personality and versatility.
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Santa Margherita |
2019 Alto Adige, Italy |
Pinot Grigio |
$52 |
Winemaker's Notes: straw yellow color. Its clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste makes this a wine of great personality and versatility.
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Castello Banfi Rosa Regale |
2019 Italy |
Champagne/Sparkling |
$13 $54 |
Tasting Notes: a sweet sparkler with a fizzy blend of raspberry and strawberry sherbert and a little rosewater making a floral appearance on the mid-palate. Try a tasting pour $5.50
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Conundrum |
2018 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (White) |
$13.5 $54 |
Winemaker's Notes: aromas of tangerine, green apple and honeysuckle with exotic flavors of peach, apricot and tropical fruit. Try a tasting pour $5.50
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Mumm Napa Brut Prestige |
NV Napa Valley, California |
Champagne/Sparkling |
$55 |
Winemaker's Notes: opens with gorgeous layered white blossom aromas, followed by creamy vanilla, citrus, stone fruit and melon. With elegant acidity and crisp structure, this medium-bodied sparkling wine displays an excellent mousse and a rich, lingering finish.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica |
2016 Columbia Valley, Washington |
Riesling |
$58 |
Winemaker's Notes: offers sweet lime and tangerine aromas with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. Eroica is a blended statement of the finest Riesling vineyards in the state.
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Jordan |
2016 Russian River Valley, California |
Chardonnay |
$80 |
Winemaker's Notes: aromas of fresh Fuji apple and Asian pear entice the nose, laced with intriguing hints of lemon custard, flint-like minerality and a subliminal caress of integrated vanilla and baking spice from thoughtful time in French oak. The mid-palate is creamy and complete with a firm acidity that carries through the persistent finish
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Jordan |
2017 Russian River Valley, California |
Chardonnay |
$80 |
Winemaker's Notes: aromas of fresh Fuji apple and Asian pear entice the nose, laced with intriguing hints of lemon custard, flint-like minerality and a subliminal caress of integrated vanilla and baking spice from thoughtful time in French oak. The mid-palate is creamy and complete with a firm acidity that carries through the persistent finish
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G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon |
NV Reims, France |
Champagne/Sparkling |
$89 |
Chosen from 300 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier base wines, Mumm Grand Cordon has a brilliant and golden colour and exuberant bubbles. Lush aromas of ripe peach, apricot and pineapple cascade from the glass, chased by hints of vanilla and caramel, yeast, dried fruit and honey.
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Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut |
1 Champagne, France |
Champagne/Sparkling |
$94 |
Wine Enthusiast Rated 90: a fruity while structured wine. It has both fresh and fragrant fruit as well as richness, a soft, creamy texture and bright acidity.
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Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial |
NV Champagne, France |
Champagne/Sparkling |
$96 |
Winemaker's Notes: pale yellow with shades of green in color. On the nose, subtly vinous aromas of citrus, nut and bread. This champagne is delicate, soft and fruity.
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Cakebread |
2017 Napa Valley, California |
Chardonnay |
$105 |
Winemaker's Notes: boasts fresh, fragrant, apple, melon and pear aromas with a hint of oak spice. Rich and mouthfilling on the palate, its smooth, beautifully balanced, yellow apple, nectarine and honeydew melon flavors segue into a long, succulent finish enhanced by refreshing mineral and spicy oak tones.
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Bollinger Special Cuvee |
NV Epernay, France |
Champagne/Sparkling |
$180 |
Winemaker's Notes: golden color, distinctive of black grape varieties with very fine bubbles. A beautiful aromatic complexity with ripe fruit and spicy aromas, hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. On the palate a subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity, bubbles like velvet and pear, brioche and spicy aromas.
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Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon |
2008 Epernay, France |
Champagne/Sparkling |
$275 |
Wine Spectator Rated 96: There’s a subtle power to this graceful Champagne, which boasts a firm, crystalline frame of acidity married to the fine, satinlike mousse and notes of white raspberry, brioche and Earl Grey tea. Seamless through to the long finish of smoke and spice accents, this opens beautifully in the glass.
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RED |
Villa Poggio Salvi Caspagnolo |
2018 Tuscany, Italy |
Chianti |
$8.5 $33 |
Winemaker's Notes: a blend of Sangiovese and a small amount of Merlot grapes, deriving from the estate vineyards in the area of Monteriggioni. This wine is well balanced with harmonious roundness in tannins, ruby red in colour, fruity fragrances, with hints of current and violet. Ready for immediate enjoyment it goes along excellently with a great range of dishes. Try a tasting pour $3.5
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14 Hands |
2017 Paterson, Washington |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$36 |
Winemaker's Notes: bright, juicy red featuring aromas of blueberries and currants with subtle hints of dried herbs. Red berry flavors are complemented by a touch of spicy oak and accentuated by refined tannins.
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Wagner Family Wines Bonanza |
NV California, USA |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$36 |
A new California Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonanza is produced by Chuck Wagner, owner and winemaker of Caymus Vineyards. It reflects the “bonanza” of the great state of California – the discovery of land where delicious Cabernet can be farmed. Calling back to a time when good wine with dinner was a simple pleasure, Bonanza features flavors of dark berries, vanilla and toasty bread with silky tannins.
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David Peirano Malbec |
2018 Lodi, California |
Malbec |
$9 $38 |
The color of this wine is a vibrant deep purple/garnet. The aromas fill your senses with big ripe black cherries, strawberries, boysenberries and vanilla. On the palate, your mouth will explode with seductive forward flavors of black cherries, blackberries and dried cranberries. The finish leads to a rich, round and soft mouth feel with moderate tannins. Light spice and toast leas to a soft lingering experience. Try a tasting pour $4
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Sartori Valpolicella |
2014 Veneto, Italy |
Valpolicella |
$38 |
Color: Ruby-red, tending toward garnet with age. Bouquet: Black cherry with some earth notes. Taste: Round and well structured, with rich fruit and soft tannins. Perfect with pasta and grilled chicken. Wine Enthusiast rated 92.
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Louis M Martini |
2017 Sonoma Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$38 |
Winemaker's Notes: offers ripe flavors of blackcurrant and jammy black plum accented by notes of caramelized oak and baking spice. The round, plush mouthfeel offers firm structure framed by a fruit-focused finish.
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Louis M Martini |
2018 Sonoma Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$38 |
Winemaker's Notes: offers ripe flavors of blackcurrant and jammy black plum accented by notes of caramelized oak and baking spice. The round, plush mouthfeel offers firm structure framed by a fruit-focused finish.
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Grayson Cellars |
2018 California |
Pinot Noir |
$10.5 $42 |
Exhibits a rich color. The aromas are exotic in raspberry and plum with a mix of cherry, violets, and a hint of sandalwood. Flavorful and silky in the mouth with good body, this wine has good texture and a lingering finish with a hint of toasted French oak. Try a tasting pour $4.50
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Steele Writer's Block |
2015 Lake County, California |
Syrah |
$42 |
Winemaker's Notes: The depth of dark berry fruit and spicy finish distinguish this wine. Framed by floral notes and lightly toasted oak, we are proud of this California Syrah. The wines blended are all traditional Rhone varieties and are used to add complexity the red fruit component of the wine, add some spiciness and improve the overall balance.
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Steele |
2016 Mendocino County, California |
Zinfandel (Red) |
$42 |
Winemaker's Notes: nose has characteristics of spice and blueberry in addition to a bacon (or pancetta) and a white pepper element. The palate is full of berries, a hint of caramel, with a dusty chocolate finish. The wine has great structure, is well balanced, and has a delicious lingering finish.
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Steele |
2017 Mendocino County, California |
Zinfandel (Red) |
$42 |
Winemaker's Notes: nose has characteristics of spice and blueberry in addition to a bacon (or pancetta) and a white pepper element. The palate is full of berries, a hint of caramel, with a dusty chocolate finish. The wine has great structure, is well balanced, and has a delicious lingering finish.
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Folie A Deux Winery |
2016 Napa Valley, California, USA |
Merlot |
$13 $45 |
Deliciously approachable with vibrant, ripe black cherry flavors, accented by notes of toasted caramel and vanilla, with smooth, well-structured tannins.
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Ca'Momi Heartcraft |
2017 Napa, California |
Merlot |
$11 $46 |
Ca' Momi is Italian for " House of Momi" from their home in Italy and for the original land owners of the estate.
This wine has a deep Garnet color with notes of violet and black cherry lead to the taste of: plum, allspice and bittersweet chocolate
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Columbia Crest by Juan Munoz Oca Borne of Fire |
2017 Columbia Valley, Washington |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$13 $49 |
Borne of Fire epitomizes the terroir of The Burn, which will be a new AVA in Columbia Valley. This rugged, yet elegant wine leads with herbal expressive aromas laced with pomegranate and stony minerals. Upon tasting the wine, powdery tannins frame avors of cherry, currant, savory spice, and red pepper. A green coffee inflected finish rounds out the overall experience
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Duckhorn Decoy |
2017 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$51 |
Winemaker's Notes: voluptuous boysenberry jam and bramble aromas, as well as hints of violet and spice. On the palate, lush red and black fruit flavors are accentuated by well-proportioned tannins that add structure while carrying the wine to a long, satisfying finish.
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Pio Cesare Dolcetto D'Alba |
2016 Piedmont, Italy |
Dolcetto D'Alba |
$52 |
Winemaker's Notes: intense ruby red color with glossy purple hues. This is an intense, distinct and delicately ripe wine, with a hint of raspberry and pepper. The palate is dry, supple and lively with red currant and blueberry overtones. Pairings: Enjoy with cured meats & cheese or rack of lamb.
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True Myth |
2016 Paso Robles, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$52 |
Pure Paso Robles, this rich yet smooth Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with elegant aromas of blackberry, blueberry, pepper and cassis which lead to flavors of dark red fruits with hints of cedar spice, cocoa powder and caramelized oak. These persistent flavors create a long lingering finish. While very accessible now, this wine will continue to evolve nicely for years to come.
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Cantine Povero Batu |
2016 Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy |
Barbaresco |
$52 |
Aromas of menthol and roasted coffee bean lead the nose. It's straightforward, with red berry and star anise alongside solid but not very persistent tannins.
Wine Enthusiast 87
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Sterling Vineyards |
2016 Napa Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$54 |
Winemaker's Notes: distinguished by its dark profile and deep, decadent flavors, representative of the cool vintage. Aromas of black plums and cherry pie are elevated by layers of spice cake and caramelized vanilla. Boysenberry jam introduces the palate, supported by black fruit and swirls of rich cocoa. Barrel influence is evident in the complex structure and toasty spices that accompany the dark chocolaty tannins into a long, lively finish.
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Folie A Deux Winery |
2017 California |
Zinfandel (Red) |
$14 $54 |
Winemaker's Notes: aromas of blackberry jam with hints of balsamic vinegar, blueberry and mild black pepper notes. On the palate, flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and blackberry pie are interlaced with mocha, toffee and vanilla. The bright fruit flavors, balanced acidity and tannins are complemented by a soft, round mouthfeel and a long finish.
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Oberon |
2018 Napa Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$56 |
Winemaker's Notes: deep, rich color and concentrated black fruit character. Lush, dark berry and cassis flavors complemented by 12 months of French oak barrel aging and a supple tannin structure.
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Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico DOCG |
2016 Tuscany, Italy |
Chianti |
$58 |
Winemaker's Notes: Ruby red in color, the 2012 Pèppoli is characterized by notes of cherries and raspberries, and the aromatic profile is completed by nuances of violets and vanilla, On the palate, the wine is tasty and balanced, lively in its acidity, a characteristic of Sangiovese-based wines. The fruity notes and the spices of the oak dominate the finish and aftertaste. The wine is soft in its tannins and long and lingering on the finish.
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Castello Banfi Poggio Alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino |
2017 Tuscany, Italy |
Rosso di Montalcino |
$58 |
Winemaker's Notes: Colour: intense ruby red. Bouquet: fresh and fruity, with typical varietal notes of cherry and blackberry, enriched by more complex hints of licorice, tobacco and hazelnut. Taste: large and soft structure, showing a surprisingly long finish.
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Charles Krug |
2015 Napa Valley, California |
Merlot |
$58 |
Winemaker's Notes: ripe cherry and berry aromas are in full bloom in this wine. It is what one would to refer to as a Cab Lover’s Merlot. With mocha, red currant and vanilla notes, this medium bodied, well balanced wine with silky, smooth tannins ends in a long, lingering finish.
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Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico DOCG |
2017 Tuscany, Italy |
Chianti |
$58 |
Winemaker's Notes: Ruby red in color, the 2012 Pèppoli is characterized by notes of cherries and raspberries, and the aromatic profile is completed by nuances of violets and vanilla, On the palate, the wine is tasty and balanced, lively in its acidity, a characteristic of Sangiovese-based wines. The fruity notes and the spices of the oak dominate the finish and aftertaste. The wine is soft in its tannins and long and lingering on the finish.
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La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
2016 Italy |
Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) |
$59 |
Winemaker's Notes: A brilliant ruby red in color, the wine shows aromas of red currants and blackberries accompanied by light notes of violets and tobacco. Full and supple on the palate, the flavors once again show red fruit together with delicate notes of vanilla and tobacco. The wine is soft on the finish with balanced tannins and acidity, which add to its savor and persistence.
90% Prugnolo Gentile(Sangiovese) and 10% Merlot.
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Iris Hill Vineyards |
2015 Oregon |
Pinot Noir |
$59 |
Winemaker's Notes: color is deep garnet. In the glass it exudes aromas of ripe black plum, cherry blossom, cranberry, orange peel, and baking spices. On the palate the wine is medium bodied with rich black cherry, plum, and pie cherry, with hints of white pepper and minerals. The long, smooth, clean finish leaves you wanting to take another sip.
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Franciscan |
2018 Oakville, Napa Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$59 |
Winemakers notes: complex and vibrant aromas of red plum, cherry and forest berries mingle with deeper notes of violet, earthy tobacco, and leather, accented by hints of vanilla. Dried herbs like marjoram and oregano add complexity.
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Cooper & Thief CellarMasters Red Wine Blend |
2017 California |
Blend (Red) |
$16 $62 |
Aged 3 months in Bourbon Barrels, this wine is Dark and Jammy loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. Aging from three months in ex-bourbon barrels gives way to soft velvety tannins with a subtle heat. The combined result is a rich flavor with a long, lingering finish. Try a tasting pour $7.50
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Distinguished Vineyards The Counselor |
2016 Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$62 |
This single vineyard Alexander Valley Cabernet is sourced from the River Pass Vineyard is located just north of Healdsburg in Sonoma County. Nick Goldschmidt has been working this site for 15 years. The 7 acre site receives gentle morning sun which permits longer hang-times and greater flavor development resulting in the ultimate balance of richness, depth and elegance. Tasting Notes: Raspberry, blackberry and cinnamon aromas. Black currant, cherry, and raspberry flavors mingle with tea and dark chocolate accents. Bright acid. Smooth and softly textured with black cherry in the finish. 100% sourced in Alexander Valley
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Ferrari-Carano |
2015 Sonoma County, California |
Merlot |
$62 |
Winemaker's Notes: This beautifully-balanced and medium-bodied Merlot is velvety with a complex nose of plum, chocolate spice, dark berries, coffee, caramel and cedar. A fleshy mouthfeel is followed by flavors of bright, upfront, red fruit, a structured mid-palate and a firm backbone of ripe tannins. This wine has impressive length and a lasting, elegant finish.
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Ferrari-Carano |
2016 Sonoma County, California |
Merlot |
$62 |
Winemaker's Notes: This beautifully-balanced and medium-bodied Merlot is velvety with a complex nose of plum, chocolate spice, dark berries, coffee, caramel and cedar. A fleshy mouthfeel is followed by flavors of bright, upfront, red fruit, a structured mid-palate and a firm backbone of ripe tannins. This wine has impressive length and a lasting, elegant finish.
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Argyle |
2018 Willamette Valley, Oregon |
Pinot Noir |
$62 |
Winemaker's Notes: toes the line between red and dark cherry, while offering spicy forest floor and hints of black tea. The palate is lively and graceful, building density and focus as the silky tannins build into the long,energetic finish.
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Duckhorn Decoy |
2017 Sonoma, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$15 $64 |
Winemaker's Notes: alluring black cherry and raspberry jam aromas, as well as more subtle notes of nutmeg, spice and chocolate. On the palate, lovely layers of raspberry and plum are supported by excellent structure and seamlessly integrated oak. Try a tasting pour $7
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge |
2014 Horse Heaven Hills, Washington |
Merlot |
$64 |
Offers dark cherry fruit character. This is a great food wine and its dusty tannins make it a perfect match with Italian food.
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Wagner Family Wines Red Schooner Voyage 8 |
NV Mendoza, Argentina |
Malbec |
$68 |
From the owner and winemaker of Caymus, this Malbec is made from grapes grown in the Andes Mountains, shipped chilled to Napa Valley and produced with the same techniques as Caymus Cabernet. Falling outside standard labeling rules, it does not include a vintage date but is known by the voyage from which it traveled (Voyage 8 is the 2018 vintage). Offering scents of ripe plums and cherries, this wine is powerful and supple, with flavors of French oak and soft tannins.
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Rodney Strong Knight Valley |
2016 Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$68 |
This deeply colored Cabernet is bursting with aromas of spicy dark plum, crushed blackberries and wild raspberry.The complex layers of spice and mocha chocolate on the palate are framed in rich, velvety tannins with a long lingering finish.
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J. Lohr Hilltop |
2017 Paso Robles, Central Coast, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$68 |
Winemaker's Notes: The J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon is darkly-colored with a red-purple hue. Varietal fruit aromas of ripe black plum and violet are complemented by the French oak barrel signature of hazelnut and dark chocolate. A dense but approachable mid-palate is followed by round, intense fruit on the finish.
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Hands of Time |
2017 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$71 |
Winemaker's Notes: offers pleasing aromas of ripe, crushed wild berries and cola. The palate is loaded with blackberry, plum and dark cherry flavors along with hints of dried herb. The wine has a full, yet structured mouthfeel with soft tannins and a lingering finish.
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Ponzi Vineyards |
2017 Willamette Valley, Oregon |
Pinot Noir |
$83 |
Winemaker's Notes: the explosive nose lifts from the glass with intriguing aromas of sweet tobacco, cayenne and guajillo pepper, graphite and cedar, violets and dried rose petal. The palate is a continuation of the nose with Italian plum, bakers chocolate, black pepper and a prominent spice component leading to fine grain tannins and a long luxurious finish.
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Simi Landslide |
2016 Alexander Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$84 |
Winemaker's Notes: opaque deep red with a vibrant ruby edge, the nose shows cassis, red plum, and blackberry before opening up to deep tobacco, cedar, vanilla, green peppercorn spice, and smoky mineral notes.
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Antinori Tenuta Guado Al Tasso Il Bruciato |
2017 Bolgheri, Italy |
Super Tuscan |
$84 |
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15 % Syarh, this wine has aromas of earth flowers, ripe fruit and meat follow through to a full body, with fine, silky tannins and a medium finish.
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Stags' Leap Winery |
2016 Napa Valley, California |
Petite Sirah |
$88 |
Winemaker's Notes: elegant, fresh and refined, the wine opens with generous aromas of red and black fruit and distinct notes of clove spice. The lush fruit flavors of blueberry, raspberry and boysenberry remain on the palate, complemented by unbelievably soft tannins that add grace without removing any vitality. Subtle hints of vanilla and white pepper linger at the finish of this big, yet approachable Petite Sirah. Wine Advocate Rated 92
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Ruffino Ducale Riserva D'Oro |
2014 Tuscany, Italy |
Chianti |
$90 |
Winemaker's Notes: Intense ruby red. Tobacco and white pepper lead into aromas of roses and a touch of flint. The taste reveals velvety tannins with a fruity core and a finish of rosemary and figs.
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The Prisoner Wine Company The Prisoner |
2018 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$92 |
The Prisoner was inspired by the “mixed blacks” rst made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. The Prisoner is now the most recognized Napa Valley red blend, leading the resurgence of interesting blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Features enticing aromas of Bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove, and roasted fig. Persistent avors of ripe raspberry, boysenberry, pomegranate, and vanilla linger harmoniously, for a smooth and luscious nish.
THE BLEND
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Charbono
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Pio Cesare Barbera Fides |
2012 Piedmont, Italy |
Barbera |
$98 |
A slightly subdued nose with a good amount of berry, vanilla and toasty oak character on the palate. Medium-bodied with good fruit and a smooth finish.
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Villa Poggio Salvi |
2015 Tuscany, Italy |
Brunello |
$98 |
The nose is initially shy but eventually reveals wild berry, crushed aromatic herb and a whiff of rose petal. The elegant vibrant palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, baking spice and a hint of star anise accompanied by polished tannins and racy acidity. 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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Conn Creek Anthology |
2015 Napa Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$105 |
Wine Advocate Rated 90: exhibits a dense purple color as well as attractive floral, blackcurrant and blue fruit-dominated aromatics. The enticing bouquet is followed by a medium-bodied, pure, complete wine with a solid attack, mid-palate and finish. There is noticeable, but well-integrated tannin in this excellent/outstanding effort.
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Rivetto Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG |
2014 Italy |
Barolo |
$110 |
Wine Spectator rated 90: Rich, open-knit style, sporting cherry, currant and tobacco notes, with grainy tannins on the finish. Balanced, but will need a few years to integrate fully.
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Rivetto Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG |
2015 Italy |
Barolo |
$110 |
Wine Spectator rated 90: Rich, open-knit style, sporting cherry, currant and tobacco notes, with grainy tannins on the finish. Balanced, but will need a few years to integrate fully.
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Sartori Corte Bra Amarone |
2009 Veneto, Italy |
Amarone |
$120 |
Color: Intense vivid garnet. Bouquet: dried fruits, ripe berry, and plum. Taste: Rich, velvety, and full-bodied.
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Duckhorn Paraduxx |
2016 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$120 |
Winemaker's Notes: displays a complex medley of aromas that includes tobacco, chocolate-covered cherries, cedar, tarragon and black pepper. The black cherry and dark fruit notes continue on the richly textured palate with a broad entry underscoring this wine’s structure and depth. Notes of black tea and tobacco add to a finish that is both sophisticated and satisfying.
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Duckhorn Paraduxx |
2017 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$120 |
Winemaker's Notes: displays a complex medley of aromas that includes tobacco, chocolate-covered cherries, cedar, tarragon and black pepper. The black cherry and dark fruit notes continue on the richly textured palate with a broad entry underscoring this wine’s structure and depth. Notes of black tea and tobacco add to a finish that is both sophisticated and satisfying.
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Pio Cesare |
2014 Piedmont, Italy |
Barolo |
$125 |
Wine Advocate 95; Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine Spectator 93
A classic style Barolo. Excellent structure, harmony, elegance. Soft tannins and balanced fruit. Approachable, but with a very long ageing potential.
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Jordan |
2015 Alexander Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$130 |
Winemaker's Notes: Delicate aromas of fresh cranberry and red cherry mingle with enticing notes of cassis, chocolate and tobacco. The wine is round, soft and refined with elegant flavors of red currant, freshly cut herbs, vanilla bean and allspice. Predominantly French oak aging lends structure to the mid-palate with soft tannins and an inviting mouthfeel, balanced by a backbone of clean acidity.
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Charles Krug Generations |
2016 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$130 |
Wine Advocate Rated 91: with no hard edges, this seamless stunner is a top example of not only 2012, but of Charles Krug's resurgence in the marketplace as a serious player.
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Pio Cesare |
2013 Langhe, Piedmont, Italy |
Barbaresco |
$135 |
A very classic Barbaresco, this wine is elegant with ripe and spicy fruit, great depth and complexity. The mild and ripe tannins provide this wine with gentleness and finesse, but also strength and opulence. It has a lengthy ageing potential. Wine Spectator 90
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Ferrari-Carano 'tre-sor' |
2014 Sonoma Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$135 |
Wine Advocate Rated 93: offers pure blackberry and black currant fruit intermixed with notions of incense, vanillin and spice. Full-bodied, rich and impressively endowed, it is a brilliant example of just how well Bordeaux varietals can do in selected Sonoma micro-climates. The fruit is so sweet that it can be appreciated now for its youth and exuberance, but will also benefit from another 2-3 years in the bottle.
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St. Supery Elu |
2015 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$142 |
Winemaker's Notes: This opulent blend presents with deep shades of reds and purples. Aromas of dark fruit, blackberry and black plum combine with elements of espresso, vanillin and molasses, as well as notes of smoky oak and dusty terroir. Flavors of dark plum and cassis follow with anise and toasted barrel attributes. This red blend offers a finely textured silky structure with density and a graceful appeal. 72% Cabernet Sauvignon 13% Merlot
10% Malbec
3% Cabernet Franc
2% Petit Verdot
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis |
2017 Napa Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$145 |
Wine Advocate Rated 90: offers delicious blackcurrant fruit with an attractive meaty, rich fruitiness, well-integrated wood, and hints of spice and oak. Fleshy and medium-bodied but also made in the elegant style sought by this winery.
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Joseph Phelps |
2015 Napa Valley, California |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$155 |
Winemaker's Notes: beautiful aromatics of dark fruit, cigar box, dried herbs, graphite notes and pain grille. Expressive Bing cherry, licorice, blueberry and blackberry layer this silky smooth wine of great depth and personality. Richly nuanced with supple tannins and a lingering velvety finish.
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Castello Banfi Poggio Alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino |
2013 Tuscany, Italy |
Brunello |
$175 |
Colour: mauve red, intense and very deep. Bouquet: complex, but immediately captivating, fresh and sweet; with essences of plum, cherry, blackberry and raspberry jam combined with hints of chocolate, cigar box, vanilla and licorice. Taste: muscular and toned, surprising combination of power and softness, with sweet and gentle tannins.
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Petra IGT Toscana Rosso |
2011 Tuscany, Italy |
Super Tuscan |
$180 |
Wine Spectator Rated 91: black in color with intense aromas of currant, blackberry and new wood. Full, silky and deep, with beautiful, ripe fruit and polished tannins. Keeps going on the palate. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
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Antinori Tignanello |
2016 Tuscany, Italy |
Super Tuscan |
$240 |
Winemaker's Notes: an intense ruby red color with purple highlights. The wine is potent and complex on the nose with spicy notes which mingle with aromas of red fruit, like cherries and plums, smoke, balsamic sensations, licorice and rosemary. The flavors are mouth- filling and elegant with much volume and an excellent balance in the texture. The oak is perfectly fused in the spicy and fruity finish and aftertaste.
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Opus One Overture |
NV Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$250 |
Winemaker's Notes: Overture displays a vibrant garnet color with expressive aromas of fresh red fruit. Notes of bright cherry and red currant are underpinned by more earthy tones of ground cocoa, cedar and vanilla. Extended barrel aging gives the wine an elegant texture accentuated by round tannins and a soft mouthfeel.
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Quintessa |
2016 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$295 |
Rated 94 Robert Parker; 97 by Jame Suckling. Winemaker's Notes: Dense and dark in colors, with inviting aromas of fresh cherry and blackberry layered with notes of violets, graphite and hints of cedar spice. This wine exudes warmth with flavors of dark berries, dark chocolate, savor herbs.
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Opus One |
2000 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$395 |
Wine Spectator-89 rating. With a moderate to deep ruby color, the 2000 Opus One shows aromas of sandalwood, leather, caramel and a hint of anise. Soft and plush in the mouth, the wine o ers avors of plums and black licorice supported by sweet tannins and a long, intense finish.
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Opus One |
2010 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$410 |
Wine Spectator Score 92: Aromas of fresh blackberry, rose petals, chocolate and espresso accentuate a profound tapestry of fruity and earthy nuances. Round velvety tannins enrobe a silky texture with a slight touch of minerality. e avors of dark fruit are enhanced by the well integrated acidity. e acidity and tannin structure promise a very long life ahead for this wine.
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Merlot 5.5%, Cabernet Franc 5.5%, Petit Verdot 4% and Malbec 1%
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Joseph Phelps INSIGNIA |
2014 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$415 |
Rated 97 by Robert Parker and James Suckling. The 2014 Insignia opens with expressive blackberry, cocoa powder, Bergamot and floral aromatics. Fresh and focused with concentrated black fruit, mocha, cardamom and Madagascar vanilla notes. Opulent and rich with supple tannin structure and balance. 87% Cabernet Sauvignon , 9% Petite Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
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Opus One |
2011 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$435 |
Tasting Notes: sleek and elegant, with a core of dusty oak, dark berry, black licorice and violet, this gains depth and expands on the finish. The fruit core pushes past the drying, gripping tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec blend.
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Opus One |
2012 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$445 |
Wine Spectator 93: A Pauillac-like expression from Napa Valley, this features smoky, toasty oak from the get-go, framing the intense flavors of earth, crushed rock and gravelly dried dark berry. The dense core of fruit pushes through a front of rustic graphite and loamy earth. Finishes with a long, layered aftertaste. Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec.
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Opus One |
2013 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$480 |
James Suckling 100; Wine Spectator 93 : Offers splendid aromas of blueberry, cassis, and blackberries. A creamy entry gives way to layers of complexity which unfold in the mid-palate with velvety tannins enrobing a center of concentrated black-fruit. Elegantly balanced, the acidity and core structure deliver a persistent finish with hints of dark chocolate.
Varietals:Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Merlot 6%, Petit Verdot 6%, and Malbec 2%
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Opus One |
2014 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$480 |
James Suckling 97: Mesmerizing aromas of flowers, bark, currants and blackberries. Exquisite tension and finesse with an almost Burgundian texture, yet it’s Napa in its soul with ripe fruit, stones, spices and Chinese tea leaf flavors. Savory and delicious.
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Opus One |
2015 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$545 |
Ratings: Robert Parker 98, Wine Enthusiast 93 and James Suckling 98
Initial dark fruit, spice and baking aromas in the 2015 Opus One are interwoven with seductive notes of violet, black tea, and sage. The entry is vibrant with ripe dark fruit flavors of plum, blackberry and blueberry followed by hints of vanilla and cocoa. Silky, fine-grained tannins provide structure and a creamy texture. The wine finishes with fresh acidity and a rich, lingering finish that promises longevity in the cellar.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 81%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Merlot 6%, Petit Verdot 4%, Malbec 2%
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Opus One |
2016 Napa Valley, California |
Blend (Red) |
$575 |
Wine Spectator 94: Bright offering sumptuous aromas of fresh red and blue fruit, baking spices and vanilla, and a delicate fragrance of spring florals. The initial bouquet is augmented by more nuanced notes of sage, rosemary, and black olive. Juicy flavors of black cherry, blackberry and cassis flood the palate and creamy, fine-grained tannins deliver a delightfully round structure. Harmonious and lively, the flavors linger to create an enduring finish with touches of dark chocolate and espresso.
Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Petit Verdot 8%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 5%, and Malbec 2%
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Gaja Sori Tildin |
2013 Piedmont, Italy |
Nebbiolo |
$760 |
The Gaja Sori Tildin displays deep purple color in the glass accompanied by complex aromas of toast, minerals, sour cherries, cedar and spices. Displays the roundest tasting profile of all Gaja single-vineyard wines. The rich body, subtle texture and fine, ripe tannins are typical for this wine of great finesse, the quintessential expression of the land and the Nebbiolo grape.Wine Spectator gave this wine a 95 and James Suckling rated it a 97.
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