Crystal Basin Bistro Menu and Prices

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Cubano Sandwich - Carnitas and Ham with Crunchy Pickles on a Ciabatta. Kind of like Fidel - an eternal constant

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Broasted Beef Brisket on Texas Toast with Gorgonzola Crumbles A filling plate with big flavors. Order this one if you're really hungry. Side salad included. Wine pairing: Bada Boom!!

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Pulled Pork on Texas Toast with Gorgonzola Slaw A hefty meal for hungry diners. Think: ice cold beer, y'all. Bit of spiciness with a blue cheese crunch! Wine pairing: W.T.F

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Carnitas Tacos w/ Tomatillo Salsa A classic! Tender slow-cooked pork with a zesty tomatillo green salsa. A customer favorite! Wine pairing: W.T.F

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Reuben Hoagie Corned Beef and Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese with Dijon Mustard on marbled rye or a bun. Irish fare with a German twist! Wine pairing: Bada Boom

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Pork and Spinach Dumplings Six tasty pork and spinach dumplings in an Asian garlic and chili sauce. Great Flavors! Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid

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Asian-Spiced Pork Lettuce Wraps Spicy Ginger Pork with Lettuce leaves that you can use to make your own wraps. Yum! Wine pairing: W.T.F

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Blackened Southwestern Chicken Ciabatta with Anaheim Chilies Blackened Chicken with a PepperJack twist. Anaheim chilies provide some Zest and Zing! Add bacon for $1. Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid

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Mushroom Caps Stuffed baked mushroom caps with a bit of crème sauce. Gorgonzola and sausage stuffing. Grown in the dark & mysterious. Bread to sop up the sauce. Wine pairing: Bada Bing!

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Artichoke Mozzarella Raviolis in a Lemon-Cream Sauce An Italian Classic. Creamy and tangy at the same time. Awesome layered flavors! Wine pairing: Bada Boom

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Thai Shrimp Curry on Rice Savory Red Coconut Curry with medium shrimp surrounding an island of white rice. Just spicy enuf! Wine pairing: W.T.F

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Artichoke Jalapeno Empendadas with Cilantro Dipping Sauce Great mix of spicy and creamy flavors with a crunch and a tangy dipping sauce. Betcha can't get enough! Wine pairing: Suite Thang

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Bacon Blue Cheese Salad Romaine lettuce and heirloom tomatoes with green onion with bacon and gorgonzola dressing. A Summer Treat! Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid

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Grilled Cheese Au Contraire Melted Fontina Cheese and Artichoke Pesto and a layer of Roasted Tomatoes. Screamin'! Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid

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Veggie Supreme Wrap or Bun! Luscious oil-cured eggplant plus oven-roasted yellow & red tomatoes with mozzarella in a tasty wrap or on a bun. Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid

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Hummus and Veggie Plate With roasted red peppers, olives & toasted pita bread. A healthy, low-calorie choice. Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid

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Cheesy Bread with Vodka Sauce We're famous for this one. You'll say 'Da!' as you dip your cheddar cheese bread into Babushka Lisa's tasty Vodka sauce. Wine pairing: Bada Boom!

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Creamy Artichoke Dip with Jalapeño Gluten -free! Enjoy this tasty & filling dip with house-made chips. Then, get ready for a bit of the jalapeño burn! Wine pairing: Bada Bing!

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Check the Chalkboard! It Changes Daily depending on the mood in the kitchen! Special Prices Vary!

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"The Livingston". The Classic Meal for the Regular Folks - Made Bistro Style!

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"The Turin". Thin Sliced Chicken over Pasta with Artichokes, Mushrooms, Bacon & Capers in a Lemon Cream Sauce

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"The London". Shrimp with a Pleasant Garlic Glow!

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'The Harris Ranch'. Topped with Gorgonzola Butter and Served with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Veggie's

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'The Nova Scotia'. Served on a Bed of Pasta with a Lemon Caper Sauce and Seasonal Veggie's

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Includes: Rice, Beans, Salsa, Chips

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Includes: Feta Stuffed Endives, Rice Pilaf, Caesar Salad

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Pork Wings; Beef Brisket Sliders; Pulled Pork Sliders

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Stuffed Chicken Breast; Stuffed Flank Steak

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A fine Foothill Primitivo with graphite-soft tannins and a lingering mouthfeel. A stunner with vegetarian dishes. Try it and you'll be a fan just like that BadaBing! (2009)

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A natural accompaniment to BadaBing - Duh! This blended wine features 50% Mourvedre and 50% Zinfandel and shows racy tannins with a powerful fruit-bomb black-cherry-blackberry mouth feel. Enjoy! (201

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Our Pinot Grigio has intense lime and grassy flavors that complement Crystal Basin Bistro's Patio fare. Grab a couple of bottles for your favorite Cougar today! (2011 )

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A tasty Blush Bubbly with a hint of Pomegranate. Known to have health benefits (we're not sure which ones...). Created to be a fun and tasty quaff and to satisfy the White Zin crowd at the same time.

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A slightly sweet patio-friendly Muscat with a fruity zing. Enjoy some of this wine with someone you love! Muscat is America's fastest growing wine category find out why! (NV )

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Bada Boom!! A filling plate with big flavors. Order this one if you're really hungry. Side salad included.

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Nuthin'. A hefty meal for hungry diners. Think: ice cold beer, y'all. Bit of spiciness with a blue cheese crunch!

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Nuthin'. A classic! Tender slow-cooked pork with a zesty tomatillo green salsa. A customer favorite!

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Bada Boom. Corned Beef and Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese with Dijon Mustard on marbled rye or a bun.

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Kougar Coolaid'. Six tasty pork and spinach dumplings in an Asian garlic and chili sauce. Great Flavors!

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Kougar Coolaid. Blackened Chicken with a PepperJack twist. Anaheim chilies provide some Zest and Zing!

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Fuget About it. Stuffed baked mushroom caps with crème sauce. Gorgonzola and sausage stuffing. Served with Bread

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Bada Boom. An Italian Classic. Creamy and tangy at the same time. Awesome layered flavors!

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Kougar Coolaid. Savory Red Coconut Curry with medium shrimp surrounding an island of white rice. Just spicy enuf!

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Nuthin'. Spicy Ginger Pork with Lettuce leaves that you can use to make your own wraps. Yum!

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Suite Thang. Great mix of spicy and creamy flavors with a crunch and a tangy dipping sauce.

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Kougar Coolaid. Romaine lettuce and heirloom tomatoes with green onion with bacon and gorgonzola dressing. A Summer Treat!

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Kougar Coolaid. Melted Fontina Cheese and Artichoke Pesto and a layer of Roasted Tomatoes. Screamin'!

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Bada Boom! You'll say 'Da!' as you dip your cheddar cheese bread into Chef Lisa's tasty Vodka sauce.

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Kougar Coolaid. Luscious oil-cured eggplant plus oven-roasted yellow & red tomatoes with mozzarella in a tasty wrap or on a bun.

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Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cheeses and bacon. Nice kick. Set to knock your socks off!

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Kougar Coolaid. With roasted red peppers, olives & toasted pita bread. A healthy, low-calorie choice.

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Fuget Aboutit. Enjoy this tasty & filling dip with house-made chips. Then, get ready for a bit of the jalapeño burn!

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Thinly Sliced Chicken over Pasta du Jour with Artichokes, Mushrooms, Bacon, and Capers in Lisa's Lemon Cream Sauce

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Topped with Gorgonzola Butter and Served with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Veggies

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Spicy Jambalaya Loaded with Chicken, Andouille Sausage, and Shrimp Served Over a Bed of Pasta or Rice

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All Beef Patty with Crumbled Blue Cheese and Bacon on an Oil Top Bun. Garnished with The Works and Served with a Blooming Onion

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Shrimp over Pasta du Jour Served with Your choice of Classic Garlic or Lisa's Lemon Cream Sauce

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Served Over a Bed of Mashed Potatoes with Seasonal Veggies

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Chicken Cutlet Topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Brie on a Bed of Mashed Potatoes with Seasonal Veggies

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Two All Beef Patties with Crumbled Blue Cheese and Bacon on an Oil Top Bun. Garnished with The Works and Served with a Blooming Onion

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The classic flavors that make Chardonnay the king of Burgundy arebeautifully represented here in this wine. It is has hints of tropical fruit and kiwi, full and round in the mouth and is oaked "just

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18% 09Malbec, 18% 09 Merlot, 18% 09 PetitVerdot, 18% 09 Sangiovese, 28% 09 Zinfandel

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Renegade Red has always been one of Crystal Basin Cellars most interesting wines, combining the flavors and characteristics of different grape varieties and regions to create a greater whole, a la Ge

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A light dry Rhone white wine made by blending equal parts of 3 grapes that are cousins from the Rhone Valley, Rousanne, Marsanne and Viognier. We created a very small batch of one ton of each grape.

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Zinfandel represents the history and legacy of the foothills. We have been making Zin since 1981 under the house in Pollock Pines. We think that the best of Zin carries a Claret style in a medium-wei

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Barbera has its roots in the Piedmont region of Italy where it has grown for more than a thousand years. Italian immigrants brought Barbera rootstock to the Napa and Central Valleys in the early part

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The Grenache grape is the number one grown grape in California. This classic Southern Rhone wine grape is packed with rich ripe strawberry flavors with a tough of spiciness and a lighter fruit-burst

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The classic Northern Rhone wine grape is packed with rich ripe fruit and blackberry flavors with a touch of spiciness. We have a great history with this vineyard dating back to 1993. These grapes are

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Gold Medal and Best of Region El Dorado County Fair! Called " Merlot of the Rhone" by the winemakers of Crystal Basin Cellars, this wine shows depth, complexity and a rich, round mouth feel along wit

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Malbec is known as a lesser Bordeaux grape variety used in making red wine. Nonetheless, Malbec wines tend to have an inky dark color, a brooding spicy element and significant tannins. Long known as

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This Merlot shows deep classic dark fruit, caramelized apple and powdery cocoa flavors that are redolent of the Right Bank of Bordeaux's Gironde River (not your Grandma's merlot). This is a powerful

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2009 marked the 14th harvest of one of Crystal Basin Cellars flagship wines. Cabernet Franc is primarily from the Gold Hill Vineyard in El Dorado County which overlooks the American River Canyon. The

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The Cabernet Sauvignon vines that produced this wine are both now just under 30 years old and are near their optimal maturity. Growing at altitudes of 3000 and 1200 feet respectively these vines have

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This wine is truly another Victorious achievement for Crystal Basin Cellars. We performed many tasting trials over the 18 months our wines typically age and found the unique blend for this year's win

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Gold Medal winner and Best of Region California State Fair. The Cabernet Franc vines that produced 60% of this wine are now 27 years old and are near their optimal maturity. Growing at an altitude of

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Petit Verdot creates a "spice box" element with dense fruit, dark color, powerful flavors, and a cedary-pencil shavings nose. This tasty wine us occasionally, but rarely bottled anywhere as a stand-a

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Imperial Double Down IPA

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Paired with Rock House Pale Ale

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Paired with Rubicon Amber

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Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib Slider w/Horseradish & Kettle Chips w/ Gorgonzola & Balsamic Drizzle. Paired with Imperial Double Down IPA

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Paired with Duvel

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Grilled Polenta Topped w/ Artichoke Pesto

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Soup or Salad

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Sundried Tomato Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops On A Bed Of Stuffing Served w/ Sautéed Carrots & Parsnips

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BBQ'd Or Shuck Me… Suck Me…and Eat Me Raw!!!

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Time: 5:00-8:00 pm. Open Mic Nights up here at the Bistro are a fun-filled family-friendly way for you to get out of the house and check out some of the best talent here in El Dorado County. All roun

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Time: 6-8:30pm. Story teller, producer and multi instrumentalist Patrick Walsh brings a fresh sound from the world of no genres. Born and raised in the gold rush towns of Northern California he often

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Time: 4:30-8:00 PM. Merry Mac is your 'everything you've ever wanted to hear at a party' band. Playing a variety of blues, pop, rock country and soul they are sure to entertain! They've played here b

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Time: 4:00-7:30 PM. Ken Simms started his first band at age 13 in the Bay Area. In junior high school in 1958, it was unusual to have a band. He was in the vanguard of rock and roll, and was right th

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A fun and slightly sweet Sparkling Wine. Made especially for CBC. Designed for pure enjoyment. Ask about our wedding deal!

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Very little oak aging is used on this flavorful 'Stainless Steel' Chardonnay. Pure fruit jumps from the glass. We call it Vineyard Style!

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This is an excellent expression of pears with a silky and creamy unctuousness. A nice alternative to Chardonnay. Clear and cool - we just love this wine with oysters!

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Late Harvest Style Barbera and Sangiovese with 2.5% residual sugar. This wine will satisfy those looking for an off-dry red wine that is lighter than a Port. Dark bramble-berry nose with a long finis

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Rich with sweet fruit and a hint of chocolate and oak. A bit like a Tawny but more like a LBV.

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El Dorado; Our iconic blended wine has Mourvedre at 50% followed by Zinfandel at 20%. Merlot, Petite Sirah and Cab Sauv are 10% each. Unique and flavorful, Ren Red is our favorite everyday red! Best

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El Dorado anything more would just be ironic. Ask and we 'might' tell you the story. Don't expect the same story from everyone. Another customer favorite

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Superb expression of Mourvedre fruit with Foothill Spice and a hint of white pepper! This fan favorite is a medium weight wine with a bright mid-pallet and a long finish. Enjoy with a garlicky dish!

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Classic Rhone flavors! Full bodied with a strawberry burst. It ain't no sissy pink Grenache. Try it chilled when you're BBQ'ing in the heat or dining on the patio! Gold Medal SF Chronicle Wine Comp 2

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Big Classic Italian Barbera flavors with vibrant acidity! The Wohler vineyard produces fruit that makes the best Barbera you may ever taste. Wine Geeks - Ask what Monopole means!

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Classic, bright Zin with layers of berry and tobacco. Full Bodied with nice, long-tannins and a lingering blackberry finish. Fruit from new and older vines from two premiere vineyards in El Dorado Co

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This classic Northern Rhone grape is packed with rich ripe fruit and berry flavors with a touch of smoky spiciness. Big with silky tannins that will go well with most meat dishes. Ageable up to 5 yea

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Smooth and velvety, rich with a dusty cocoa finish. Packed with ripe fruit. Textured and elegant. A stunner! Thought you didn't like Merlot? This will fix you

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It is all here; violet and rose petals in the nose, full mid palette with rich and lingering black cherry finish. Not like any Cab Franc you've had before - Welcome to the Foothills! Gold Medal SF Ch

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This luscious wine structure, with a layered warmth and petals in the nose, long and lingering mouthfeel and a clean finish. Contains at least a bit of each of the "other four" Bordeaux varietals

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A brooding earthiness with soft tannins. Plum flavors and spice dominate a finish featuring a long and a mysterious spiciness. Keep this for a couple of years or have it tonight with a nice steak

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This inky gem may be our best Petite yet! It features an earthy nose and the distinct flavor of blueberries with a baking chocolate finish from the healthy tannins. This wine will improve for at LEAS

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An Italian-Foothill favorite featuring a spicy, round mouthfeel and soft tannins. We don't make much, so if you are lucky enuf to taste our Sangio - get it quick! Or buy it as a Future. Wine Clubbers

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his classic Burgundian wine grape is packed with classic rich ripe fruit and berry flavors with a touch of smoky spiciness. This is a big Pinot with supple tannins that will go well with most meat di

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This mélange has 4 Rhone varietals: Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Petite Sirah all from El Dorado County Vineyards. A deep stone fruit foundation with a long rich finish. Our version of Chateauneuf-

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with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Petite Sirah. Lovely fruit and smooth and velvety. A show-stopper!

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a knee-knocker featuring 50% Tempranillo and 50% Grenache. Believe us - it's worth the endless quest!

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This wine is uniquely Californian and uniquely Crystal Basin! Our 2011 features 50% Syrah, 30% Petite Sirah and 10% each of Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc. We've loved this blend from the start! Great

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This is our special blend of all 5 Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec - all from El Dorado Vineyards! This wine has elegance, depth and texture. V

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paired with the new 2014 Viognier

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paired with 2011 Victorie

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paired with 2012 Mourvedre

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paired with 2013 Petite Sirah