Sample Wine List for CA & Pacific NW Wines

This 3-session program showcases the delights and differences among the major wine growing regions of California and the Pacific Northwest. Understand how the topographies, soils, and climates are different—and which grape varieties do best in certain conditions. Sample delightful wines from each region, including rare and older wines, while Bruce shares highlights of history, local lifestyles, and emerging regional cuisines. Discover dining and accommodation destinations, wineries and attractions that will enhance any wine tasting excursion along the Pacific Coast.

Day 1: Central Coast, Oregon & British Columbia
Learn about and sample:

Pinot Gris ~ Oregon ~ Adelsheim ~ 2005 ~ $18
Gewurz ~ San Luis Obispo ~ Claiborne & Churchill ~ 2005 ~ $18
Riesling ~ British Columbia ~ Gehringer, Classic ~ 2003 ~ $18
Riesling ~ Arroyo Seco ~ J. Lohr, Bay Mist ~ 2005 ~ $11
Riesling ~ Washington ~ Eroica ~ 2005 ~ $22
Viognier ~ San Luis Obispo ~ Alban, Estate ~ 2004 ~ $28
Viognier ~ San Luis Obispo ~ Alban, Estate ~ 1998 ~ $40
Chardonnay ~ Santa Barbara ~ Ken Volk, Santa Maria ~ 2005 ~ $22
Chardonnay ~ Monterey ~ Morgan, Double L ~ 2001 ~ $55
Pinot Noir ~ Oregon ~ Dom Serene, Res Evanstad ~ 2004 ~ $55
Pinot Noir ~ Oregon ~ Bethel Heights, Estate ~ 2005 ~ $33
Pinot Noir ~ Santa Rita Hills ~ Melville, Estate ~ 2003 ~ $33
Pinot Noir ~ St Lucia Highlands ~ Silver Mtn, Tondre’s ~ 2004 ~ $33
Pinot Noir ~ Anderson Valley ~ Londer, Estate ~ 2004 ~ $45
Pinot Noir ~ Sonoma Coast ~ Hamel, Campbell ~ 2004 ~ $33
Cab Sauv ~ Saratoga ~ K. Kennedy, Lateral ~ 1995 ~ $60
Cab Sauv ~ Saratoga ~ Mt Eden, Old Vines ~ 1990 ~ $90
Vidal ~ Okanagan Valley ~ Jackson Triggs, Icewine ~ 2004 ~ $110

Day 2: Northern Sonoma, Mendocino, Bay Area, Sierra Foothills, Delta
Learn about and sample:

Chenin Blanc ~ Clarksburg ~ Dry Creek ~ 2005 ~ $ 9
Sparkler ~ Anderson Valley ~ Roederer, Emitage ~ 1999 ~ $44
Sparkler ~ Napa Valley ~ Schramsberg, Blanc d Blanc ~ 2000 ~ $33
Chardonnay ~ Santa Cruz Mtns ~ Mt Eden, Estate ~ 1990 ~ $60
Chardonnay ~ Sonoma Coast ~ Martinelli, Three Sisters ~ 1999 ~ $45
Grenache ~ Cucamunga ~ Black Oak ~ 2004 ~ $18
Cab Franc ~ Sierra Foothills ~ Solune ~ 2004 ~ $24
Syrah ~ El Dorado ~ Terra Rouge, Sentinel ~ 1999 ~ $65
Syrah ~ Sonoma Valley ~ Steele. Parmalee Hill ~ 1996 ~ $50
Syrah ~ Santa Barbara ~ Qupe, Bien Nac Hillside ~ 1997 ~ $80
Zinfandel ~ Alex Vly ~ Murphy Goode, Snake Eyes ~ 2001 ~ $35
Zinfandel ~ Sonoma Valley ~ Ravenswood, Monte Rosso ~ 1994 ~ $60
Zinfandel ~ Napa ~ Paradux ~ 2002 ~ $55
Zinfandel ~ Nevada County ~ Nevada City ~ 2004 ~ $18
Zinfandel ~ Amador ~ Sobon, Rocky Top ~ 2004 ~ $17
Zinfandel ~ Paso Robles ~ Tobin James, Ballistic ~ 2005 ~ $22

Day 3: Napa, Sonoma Valley, Washington, Mexico
Learn about and sample:

Chardonnay ~Napa ~ Forman ~ 1989 ~ $75
Chardonnay ~Sonoma Valley ~ Sonoma Cutrer, Les Pierres ~ 2003 ~ $44
Sauv Blanc ~ Sonoma ~ Sonoma Cst, Hummingbird ~ 2005 ~ $18
Sauv Blanc ~ Napa ~ St Supery ~ 2004 ~ $10
Sem, SB ~ Washington ~ L'Ecole 41 ~ 2005 ~ $18
Roussanne ~ Sierra Fthls ~ Renaissance ~ 2000 ~ $50
Sangiovese ~ Napa ~ Dalla Valle, Pietre Rosso ~ 1996 ~ $65
Red Blends ~ Washington ~ Andrake ~ 1998 ~ $75
Red Blends ~ Washington ~ Quilceda Creek ~ 1995 ~ $85
Merlot ~ Washington ~ Leonetti ~ 2004 ~ $75
Merlot ~ Santa Barbara ~ Rancho Sisquoc ~ 2004 ~ $30
Merlot ~ Napa ~ Beringer, Bancroft ~ 1990 ~ $125
Merlot ~ Napa ~ Mtns Pride Mtn ~ 1999 ~ $85
Cab Sauv ~ Stags Leap Stag's Leap, Cask 23 ~ 1990 ~ $175
Cab Sauv ~ Stags Leap Shafer, Hillside ~ 1987 ~ $150
Cab Sauv ~ Napa ~ Mtns Dunn, Howell Mtn ~ 1990 ~ $125