Dear Members and Friends:

The San Francisco Chronicle each year presents its selection of the top 100 wines, highlighting the top ten as selected by their panel of experts. Chairman Jake Rudisill, of the East Bay Branch, and I have been considering a joint event for some time. After reviewing the Chronicle list I called Jake proposing this outstanding opportunity to hold a joint event and he enthusiastically agreed.
Last year we held a perfectly executed event at Moose’s, and are returning to present this outstanding selection of wines. We have not tasted the Chronicle selections, and are very much looking forward to testing their choices. Since Moose’s features local small-farm organic dishes we are working with the Chef to create an exciting menu to pair with these featured wines.
We hope that you will join us for this adventure with Wine, Food and Friends.

Top Ten Wines 2005

1999 Argyle Willamette Valley Brut

2004 Geyser Peak River Ranch Road
Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

2003 Truchard Carneros Chardonnay

2003 JanKris Paso Robles Zinfandel

2002 Lewis Napa Valley Syrah

2003 August West Rosella’s Vineyard
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2003 Williams Selyem
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

2003 Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot

2003 Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine

2001 Shafer Hillside Select Stags
Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon