Charles & Charles

Notes of apple blossoms, citrus peel and citrus fruits; rich and lush on the palate, yet still elegant.

12 Bottle Case. Washington. Aromas of black cherry, anise and earth with a touch of toasted herb. 14.5% ABV

Golden yellow, fruity nose with exotic fruit and citrus notes. Mouth with aromas of white flowers and pastries.

Rich Strawberry and Italian cherry with subtle biscotti complete with bubbles. Lots of bubbles! 11.5% ABV

Stunning strawberry and pomegranate flavors complete with a nice touch of acidity on the end. Perfect for the summer. 12.6% ABV

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER. Great example of this variety, layered aromas and flavors of smoked meats, tobacco, cedar and assorted black fruits; classy with nice tannins on the palate.

Full-flavored with aromas of stone fruit, mineral notes, wet rock, citrus & floral; taut palate, beautiful focus, and lingering notes of honeysuckle and crushed rock.

Delicate in color and wonderfully aromatic. Alpine strawberries, Italian cherries, savory herbs & layers of complexity. Minerality to spare with a long satisfying finish. Not your average ros?!

This is the Rodney Dangerfield of the wine world. Everything about it is fun, but it gets no respect. Versatile at the table, it can fill the role to replace Chardonnay or Sauv Blanc. BP MW

This is nothing like many of the thin watered down versions of Italian Pinot Grigio, think of this as riper, fuller, more expressive and weightier on the palate. BP MW

Silver Medal Sparkling of the World Competition, made from Pinot Blanc, it's very Champgane like, but with a more pronounced bright fruit character. It will have very broad appeal.

This is Riesling with very little sweetness, forward fruit notes, clean, refreshing, a perfect match with creamy seafood stews to rich cheeses and everything in between.

There may be nothing in the wine world that is more expressive than Gewurz, super aromatic, spicy, really nice concentration and harmony. The adventurous will like it! BP MW

A very good, inexpensive sparkling wine from Alsace, made from Pinot Noir, medium weight, round, soft, very approachable.

A delicious, single-vineyard Viognier; layers of Meyer lemon curd, Asian pear, clove, honeydew melon, and bee's wax; balanced in the mouth with a bright minerals and peach flavors.

93 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. Assorted dark fruits, ground herbs and distinct minerality make this medium to full-bodied structured and layered effort have fabulous richness and superb length.

Washington winemaking Super-Star Charles Smith heads to Italy to craft this delicious Chardonnay based sparkler is bright, zesty, and refreshing with complex aromas and a clean, light finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Dramatic in a New World sort of way, the almost brazen '11 Kung Fu Girl Riesling takes center stage, with its rich, ripe apple and floral flavors; substantial in the finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Awesome, with the authoritative power of Cabernet, the '09 Charles Smith Badge Series shows black fruit, tar and sweet oak; brisk, with excellent energy in the finish.

Domestic 80 proof brandy made in Michigan. Smooth and very mixable. Try today!

The '99 Charles Heidsieck Brut Rose expresses a bright and fresh aroma that is loaded with citrus; baked bread; and minerals; full bodied; elegant mouthfeel with a long vanilla and red fruit finish.

93 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '00 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut is beautifully crafted, with its toast and spice element integrated deftly into the crisp fruits; needs food for full appreciation.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Fresh, clean and persistent, the lively Charles Pelletier Grand Reserve is a fine, traditional brut; dry with delicious apple-like flavors.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of the great Shiraz producers in the world, Charles Melton has made a fine effort here, the '04 Father-In-Law maneuvers flavors of ripe fruit and dusty earth to perfection.

Black fruit aromas and a hint of peppery spice are accompanied by mouthwatering raspberry and blackberry fruit in the mouth; hints of vanilla and toasty oak; allow this wine to age at least 2-3 yrs.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A fine fortified effort, the semi-sweet Charles Creek La Bomba Chocolate Raspberry combines nice fruitiness with pleasing accents of chocolate; excellent with a raspberry torte.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A nice sweetie of an effort, the Charles Creek La Bomba Chocolate is full bodied on the palate with a fine dusty, cocoa note; sweet and lasting in the finish; a dessert by itself.

91 PTS CONNOISSEURS' GUIDE. The '02 Charles Creek Merlot Miradero opens nicely and impresses with its sweet, concentrated cherry notes; caramel, cocoa and creme brulee richness.

91 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '04 Charles Creek La Sonrisa Cabernet, grown in Rutherford, may strike some as old-fashioned; bone dry, firm in acids and tannins; fine and food-friendly.

91 PTS CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE. The '04 Charles Creek Las Abuelas Chardonnay has attractive, intense, toasty, ripe pear and green apple aroma; plush with good depth and an appealing mouth feel.

GOLD MEDAL 2009 SONOMA HARVEST FAIR. The Charles Creek Los Patolitas Chardonnay offers a very rich texture amidst its ripe peach, sweet oak flavors; finishes with nice, refreshing acidity.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR, Intense and concentrated with flavors of candied berry and citrus, coffee, pastry and ginger, supported by the lively structure, balanced and focused through the finish.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '95 Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Millenaires has enticing toast, vanilla, graphite, peach and lemon notes that are allied to a silky texture, underscored by fine acidity.

91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '01 Charles Melton Shiraz is a full-throttle, classic South Australian Shiraz; possessing abundant aromas of new saddle leather, creme de cassis, licorice; full bodied.

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '96 Charles Heidsieck Brut Rose is creamy and loaded with orange, vanilla and baked white bread; lovely in the mouth, with snappy tangerine, sweet melon and yeast.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A red Burgudy with style, class, and depth of fruit, the well-balanced '03 Dom Charles Audoin Marsannay Les Longeroies excels with fine dried strawberry flavors; tasteful!

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '95 Charles Heidsieck is a muscular vintage Champagne, with rich berry, citrus and biscuit notes; a long, orange marmalade-tinged finish.

A magnificent effort, the fine and superbly balanced '90 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie is one of the top tete de cuvees in the world; superb persistence.

Tasty and seductive, the Dom de la Vigne au Cote-de-Nuits is an excellent example of everyday fine drinking red Burgundy; perfect with baked chicken in wine sauce.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Powerful and lasting the '99 Charles Melton Nine Popes is one of the top international red wines in the world; this blend of grenache, mourvedre and syrah will stain everything.

GREAT BUY! A wonderful discovery from New York State! Bright fruit flavors, frothy bubbles, and a clean finish mark this sparkler as an excellent choice for your next big event.

GOLD MEDAL, CALAVERAS COUNTY FAIR 2000! Abundantly packed with rich and ripe fruit, a great mouthfull of flavor and balance.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! Delicious and delicate, this brightly flavored, velvet textured Champagne has appealing, ample fruit layers and toasty accents that really linger on the finish.

9O PTS WINE SPECTATOR! Vibrancy in the glass. Light, lively fruit flavors mingle with toasty, figlike nuances on a firm but velvety texture. Overall effect is rich and tangy at the same time. LIMITED!

Special order only

89 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST! Shows dark cassis fruit and a leathery quality. Almost peppery edge to the fruit. Very limited production. This will be a must wine for any collector.

97 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The Charles Heidsieck '90 Blanc des Millenaires is understated excellence; very refined in texture; complex, revealing honey, coffee, citrus confit and ginger notes.

85 PTS WILFRED WONG. A pleasing American Sangiovese, the '00 Charles Krug Reserve is a wine of multi-dimensions; from its dried fruit aromas to its sweet earthiness; well-balanced.

Intense, deeply filled fruity aromas lead to attention getting flavors that are insatiably long and wonderfully proportioned.

Very melony with slight grassy hints. The perfect wine for sipping or with mild cheeses. Consistent medal winner and a runaway local favorite! Serve chilled with baked chicken or any Asian cuisine!

Charles Krug produces a pleasant, medium bodied Merlot, ripe and soft on the palate, lively finish.

The Charles Krug Chardonnay is one of Napa Valley's most consistent wines; delivers ripe stone fruit flavors, with a touch of oak.

Seamleesly weaves together its elements, with fine-grained texture and vibrant acidity along with rich toasty flavors.

France. Fine bubbles form a string against a golden background. A fruity nose with persistent barley and brioche flavors.12% ABV

France. Fresh and fruity nose with aromas of ripe red berries. Fresh fruit flavors seduce the palate. 12% ABV

Washington. Cut summer grass gives way to white nectarine, honeysuckle, and melon. 12% ABV

Napa. Bright, crisp acidity with grapefruit and lime aromatics, balanced with flavors of citrus and passionfruit. 13.5 % ABV

France. Elegant and expressive nose with aromas of almond and quince. Flavors with floral and toasted nuances. 12 % ABV

France. Bright and fruity on the nose, flavors of apples, apricots and a hint of honey. An explosion of fine bubbles.11.5 % ABV

California. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and boysenberry. Smooth and juicy finish. 14.9% ABV

Washington. Fresh and crisp with perfumes of sweet apple blossom, followed by apple, pear and apricot. 13.5% ABV

Washington. Aromas of black cherry, anise and earth with a touch of toasted herb. 14.5% ABV

California. Dark berry, rose petal and chocolate flavors delicately open up to a lingering finish. 13.6% ABV

Washington. Firm and juicy. Aromas of apples, jasmine and citrus. Light tropical notes and a streak of minerality. 13.8% ABV

Soft, clean and charming, the Charles Ninot Blanc de Blancs is a friendly sparkling wine; aromas of white flowers and ripe apples; easy in the finish. A customer favorite!

California. Flavors of blackberry and black currant, with hints of dried blueberry and cocoa. 14% ABV

France. Delicious candied fruit and rose petal aromas. Volume and strength on the palate, with nice substance. 12.5% ABV

Classic Merlot aromas of dark cherries, cedar, pipe tobacco. Anise, stone and cherry blossoms. 13.5% ABV.

Washington. Scents of mocha and lavender open up to flavors of chocolate covered cherries. 13.5% ABV

Apricot, kumquat, nectarine, and lime leaves. Great mid-palate intensity with a long, minerally finish. 12.5% ABV

Charles Goodnight is a gentle, bountiful mix of of vanilla and caramel, combined with a rich palate of honey, spice, and smoky tobacco. 40% ABV