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Glass Wine Selections…
White…
Beringer White Zinfandel, Napa Valley, 2004 $6
Avia Pinot Grigio, Old Trevenezie, 2005 $6
Clean Slate Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 2006 $7
Sycamore Lane Chardonnay, California, 2005 $7
Deloach Chardonnay, California, 2005 $9
Steele Chardonnay Cuvee, California, 2003 $12
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2006 $8
Marquis de la Tour Sparkling Brut, Loire Valley $7
Red…
Redwood Creek Merlot, California 2004 $6
Pedroncelli Bench Merlot, Dry Creek Valley, 2002 $9
Wishing Tree Shiraz, Australia, 2005 $8
Parducci Pinot Noir, Mendocino, 2005 $9
Markham “Glass Mountain” Cabernet California, 2002 $7
Lockwood Estate Cabernet, Monterey, 2004 $10
Oberon Cabernet Napa Valley, 2002 $14
Steele Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino, 2004 $12
Costello Banfi Centine, Tuscany, 2004 $11
(60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet, 20% Merlot)
Sparkling…
#103 - Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne, Split $17
#108 - Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, Half Bottle $45
#112– Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut $40
#1119 –Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve $70 (WE-94 Pts)
#122 - Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, $90
HALF BOTTLE SELECTIONS…
White…
#151 - La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, 2005 $26
Citrus aromas, lemon peel and green apple are balanced with clove and subtle vanilla
#158 - Caymus Conundrum, California, 2004 $25
Aromas of vanilla, orange, jasmine & wonderful fruit flavors of lychee, honeydew & orange blossoms
#159 - Fiddlehead Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005 $30
Explodes on the palate with balanced acidity with a purity of fruit and a long finish
#166 – King Estate “Vin Glace” Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2004 $39 (WE-91 Pts)
Very sweet & rich flavors of pear, honey, apricot & peach
Red…
#180 – Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2003 $21
Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum & black cherry. Full fruit flavors of blackberry, sweet black cherries & blueberry
#184 – St Suppery Merlot, Napa Valley, 2001 $29
Aromas of black cherry, blueberry & subtle oak with a touch of tobacco & anise. Well structured, supple & elegant,
#187 - Amity Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2001 $30
Intense nose full of fruit and floral notes with plenty of black cherry and red raspberry
#189 – Beringer Cabernet, Napa Valley, 2001 $32
Rich & Complex with cassis, currants & a touch of tobacco. Wonderful flavor, fine tannins and a beautiful balance
#190 - Hendry Block 7 Zinfandel, Napa Valley, 2004 $39
Dark fruit flavors include black currant, black licorice and bay with hints of black pepper
WHITE WINE SELECTIONS…
Sauvignon Blanc…
#321 - Kono, Marlborough, 2005 $28
Grapefruit & Gooseberries on the nose, with flavors of citrus, lemon, yuzu & Grapefruit
#325– Girard, Napa Valley, 2006 $34
Crisp and lovely with pear & tropical aromas, with grapefruit & citrus on the palate
#336 - Cakebread, Napa Valley, 2005 $55
Aromas of lime, kiwi, grapefruit & gooseberry. Citrus, guava and melon flavors
#340 - Fiddlehead Cellars, Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, 2004 $56
Explodes on the palate with balanced acidity with a purity of fruit and a long finish
#343 - Dog Point “Sec. 94” Marlborough, 2004 $62
Aromas of ripe tropical and citrus fruits. Beautiful Grapefruit shines through.
Pinot Grigio…
#303 - Hacienda, California, 2004 $25
Ripe Pear, Peach and Apple Flavors. Dry Finish with a hint of spice.#309 – Conti Formentini, Collio, 2005 $36Great citrus aromas with flavors of deep mineral, soft melon & simple herb. Long finish with a hint of lemon zest#317 - Santa Margarita, Veneto Italy, 2005 $45Crisp, lively acidity and medium body, on the palate.#319 – Maso Poli, Trentino, 2005 $52
Delicately fragrant with jasmine, lemon blossom and peach. Fresh & crisp with a touch of grapefruit on the finish.
Chardonnay…
#203 - Bogle, Central Coast, 2005 $25
Fresh flavors of Macintosh apple, spicy oak and a touch of cinnamon
#209 – Calina Reserva, Casablanca Valley Chili, 2005 $28
Tropical fruit & freshness with mineral under-tones & balanced natural acidity
#220 -Lockwood Vineyard, Monterey 2004 $30
Ripe fruit flavors of peach and nectarine, with crispness and freshness producing wines of elegance
#251 - Trefethen, Napa Valley, 2004 $54
Aromas of tropical fruit, mango and Fuji apple spiced with hints of tarragon
#260 – Stags Leap, Napa, 2005 $58
Pleasing aromas of citrus, tropical fruits, peach, spice & floral notes. Flavors of green apple, lemon & pineapple
#263 - Talbot “Sleepy Hollow”, Monterey, 2004 $59
Terrific nose of citrus & pineapple with elegant flavors of white peach Nectarine & lemon
#270 - Jordan, Russian River Valley, 2004 $69
Complex Palate with flavors of pear, fresh apple, limestone and butterscotch
#280 – Cakebread, Napa Valley, 2005 $81
Light straw in color with a glint of gold. Flavors & aromas of green apples and faint apricot
#291 - Far Niente, Napa Valley, 2004 $96
Aromas of tropical fruit, cardamom, orange spice & guava. Mouth-filling palate of fig, melon & toasty nut
Interesting Whites…
#350 –Vinha Conchas, Quinta Da Cortezia, Portugal, 2005 $25
Fernao Pires, Arinto & a touch of Seara Nova are blended to produce this fruity yet dry & crisp, well balanced wine
#356 – Jed Steele’s “Shooting Star”, Johannisberg Riesling, Lake County, 2005 $28 Hints of apples, peaches, honeysuckle, floral, honey, musk, and light spice.
#359 – Torres “Vina Esmeralda”, Spain, 2005 $33
Very rich aromas of rose and jasmine with passion fruit and banana highlights
#360 – Swings & Roundabouts Viognier, Margaret River, Austalia, 2005 $34Rich & balanced with a soft stonefruit & citrus front and glossy, musk finish
#362 – Joseph Drouhin Saint-Veran White Burgundy, 2005 $37
Golden green hue, its intense fruity, flowery nose and its refreshing flavors
#372 - Caymus Conundrum, California, 2005 $49
Aromas of vanilla, orange & jasmine with fruit flavors of lychee, pears, honeydew& orange blossoms
#380 - St. Supery Virtu’, White Meritage, Napa Valley 2005 $52
(Blend: 62% Sauv Blanc, 38%Semillon)
Aromas of Passion fruit & citrus with vibrant evidence of lime & grapefruit complimented by toasty oak
RED WINE SELECTIONS…
Pinot Noir...
#816 – MacMurray Ranch, Sonoma Valley, 2005 $28
Bright cherry, jammy berry and black tea infused flavors
#826 – Irony, Monterey, 2005 $36
Balanced fruit notes & savory characteristics. Layers of sweet cherry, fresh raspberries, cola & earthy mushrooms
#833 – Louis Latour Marsannay, Cote-D’Or France, 2003 $45
A Côte d’Or nose filled with woodspice & cedarwood aromas. Fruit flavours on the front as spice & game linger
#839– Perbacco Cellars, Arroyo Grande, 2003 $49
A masculine, deep, rich Pinot with Ripe black cherry & black raspberry with a hint of plum.
#841 – King Estate “Signature Collection”, Oregon, 2005 (ORGANIC) $52 Blackberry, blueberry, strawberry & dark chocolate. Rich & silky, with balanced acidity & bright velvety tannins
#852 – Dutton Goldfield “Dutton Ranch” Russian River Valley, 2004 $64 (WE-92 Pts) Aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg & mulberry, with flavors of raspberry, dark cherry & vanilla. Silky texture.
#859 – Domaine Alfred “Chamisal Vineyard”, Santa Brabara, 2005 $87Toasty oak, slightly tart cherry fruit, balanced by earthy tobacco and wild mushroom flavors
Cabernet…
#401 – 337, Lodi, 2005 $30
Blueberries, black fruit, liquorice & cola with hints of cedar & vanilla. Deep & rich with soft tannins
#404 - Pavilion, Napa Valley, 2005 $32
Pleasant flavors of ripe blueberries, cherries & dark chocolate. Soft with integrated sweet tannins
#414 – Louis M. Martini, Napa Valley, 2003 $38
Rich & complex with aromas of sweet herbs & pipe tobacco, with flavors of black cherries
#416 – Topel, “Hidden Vineyard” Mendocino, 2001 $42
Dense inky color; deep berry & spice aromas; concentrated berry flavors, balanced acidity & well integrated tannins
#419 – J. Lohr “Hilltop”, Paso Robles, 2001 $63
Plump & elegant with black currants & cherries with violets, roasted coffee & toasty oak.
#422 – Warwick Estate “Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2000 $67
Deep ruby and rich with ripe berry flavors. Full bodied, balanced and delicious
#444 - Kenwood “Jack London”, Sonoma Valley, 2003 $72
Complex and full bodied with aromas of chocolate, strawberry and French Oak
#450 - Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, 2003 $75
Big juicy palate with a wealth of blackberry, cedar, tobacco flavors & A warm cinnamon tone
#458 - Stags Leap Winery, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, 2003 $89
Fills the mouth with forward red and black fruit flavors of rhubarb, red cherries & raspberries
#472 - Jordan, Sonoma Valley, 2003 $99
Subtle notes of cassis, black cherry, currants and chocolate
#479 – Miner Family Vineyards, Oakville, 2004 $120
Sweet black cherry & blueberry with mocha, cedar and some spice characteristics. Supple, well-balanced,
focused -this Cabernet Sauvignon seduces you with its firm yet velvety tannins
#491 - Caymus Special Select, Napa Valley, 2004 $225
Aromas & flavors of sweet, fully ripe black currants, with notes of chocolate, black cherry, anise and spice
Merlot…
#511 - Deloach, California, 2005 $30
Aromas of black cherry& mulberry fruit, with luscious flavors of blueberry, black plum & chocolate notes
#520 - Oberon, Napa Valley, 2002 $40
Rich flavors, exceptional balance & mature tannins in the Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
#522 - Rombauer, Napa Valley, 2003 $58
Ripe core of blueberry, plum, & black cherries. A full-bodied finish is accentuated with hints of cedar & vanilla
#525 – Kenwood “Jack London”, Sonoma, 2004 $65
Rich &Full Bodied mouth feel with aromatic notes of tobacco and dried sage,
Flavors of vanilla and ripe plum
#530 – Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, 2002 $98
Big Merlot, yet velvety smooth & round with complex, spicy flavors of black fruit, vanilla bean, & green olive
#545 - Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2004 $110
The Ultimate Merlot. Rich flavors of chocolate, blackberry, blueberry, plum, white pepper, and dried herbs
Syrah-Shiraz…
#701 – Bridlewood Syrah, Central Coast, 2004 $25
Spice, blackberry, plum & cedar, with hints of violets & coffee. Full bodied with soft tannins
#708 – Paringa Shiraz, Australia, 2005 $25
Oak scented currant & plum flavors, with pepper & spice characters with blackberry & plum fruit flavors
#711– Elderton “Tantalus”, Shiraz, Cabernet, Malbec, South.Australia, 2004 $38 (51% Shiraz, 28% Cab & 21% Malbec) Rich blueberry and cherry with a nice backbone of blackberry and spice
#714 – Barrel Monkeys Shiraz, McLauren Vale, 2004 $44 (WB-92 Pts)
Sweat Blackberry and plum nose with flavors of dark fruits, mocha, espresso & lingering spice
#728 – Box Car “Red Car” Syrah, Santa Maria, 2004 $49
It is Mouthwatering and lush with essences of blackberries, espresso and dusty tannins
#736 - Rosenblum “Fess Parker” Syrah, Santa Barbara, 2002 $54
Rich and plush, with dense spice, berry, leather and tarry-peppery flavors that coat the palate
#739 – Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2004 $55 (WS & WE -91 Pts)
Dense ruby with blueberry & plum flavors shaded with peppermint and a touch of espresso on the finish
#742 – Two Hands Shiraz, “Harry & Edwards Garden”, Longhorn Creek, 2004 $95 (WS -91 Pts)
Cascading layers of mulberry and plums. Dense & sweet with a boatload of fruit and a little oak Fresh fruity tannins
Red Zinfandel…
#555 – Fife “Old Vines”, Napa Valley, 2002 $45
Well structured, complex wine with layers of berry fruit and spices
#561 – Girard “Old Vines”, Napa Valley, 2004 $54
Hints of coffee, cinnamon & caramel sneak in with earthy undertones. Great finish, touch of white pepper
#571 - Ravenswood “Big River”, Alexander Valley, 2004 $62
Super ripe nose of blackberry & smoked meat. Fat & hugely rich with a broad, chocolaty, mouth feel
#588 - Niebaum Coppola, Napa Valley, 2004 $73
Scents of black raspberry & boysenberry jam, complement a full range of lush fruit flavors & exotic spices
Italian Reds…
#607 - Costello Banfi “Centine”, Tuscany, 2004 $30
Intense aromas of plum jam, and fresh hints of cherries, blackberries and raspberries #614 - Da Vinci Chianti Riserva, Tuscany, 2003 $44
Blackberry and black cherry aromas, full bodied with super silky tannins and a super long finish
#622 – Feudi di San Gregorio, Rubrato, Aglianico, 2004 $48
Intense & Rich, yet Soft and balanced, with flavors of cherries & strawberries leading into a smooth finish
#631 - Luigi Righetti Amarone De Valpolicella, Capitel De Roari, 2002 $60
(60 % Corvina, 30% Rondinella & 10 % Molinara)
#645 - Carpineto Farnito, Toscano, 2000 $70
Brash liquorice and sweet currant fill the palate. Great structure with a fine vein of ripe tannins.
#668 - Pio Cesare Barolo, Piedmont, 2000 (WS-93 Pts) $105
Berry and spicy aromas follow through to a full body, with coffee, plum and truffle aftertaste
#672 - Antinori “Pian delle Vigne”Brunello,Tuscany, 2000 $125
Super fruity & clean style of Brunello with loads of crushed fruit. Full bodied with a long & caressing finish
#688 - Bertani Amarone, Veneto Amarone, 1999 $190
Dry, full bodied & amply structured. Cherries, red berries & a hint of vanilla lead to a dazzling hazelnut
Interesting Reds…
#768 – Writer’s Block Grenache Lake County, 2005 $33
Distinct strawberry and cherry aroma with a light spice on the finish and balanced acidity.
#769 – Casa dos Zagalos Reserva. Alentejano, Portugal, 2003 $42
Beautiful minerally aromas of hay, earth & cherry fruit. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, charcoal, & light vanilla.
#770 – Worthy “Sophia’s Cuvee”, Napa Valley, 2004 $59
(62% Cab, 18% Cab Franc, 8% Merlot, 6% Malbec & 6% Petite Verdot)
Dense and purple, with tiers of earthy currant, blackberry liqueur, plum, cassis and violet flavors
#772 - Stags Leap Winery, Petite Syrah, Napa Valley, 2003 $79
Luxurious aromas of blackberry, anise, sweet plum, cola, chestnut, and black pepper
#775 – De Lorimier “Mosaic” Red Meritage, Alexander Valley, 2001 $94 Engaging, full bodied red that is supple in texture, soft in tannin and long on the palate.
#777 - Conn Creek Anthology, Napa Valley, 2003 $115
Inviting aromas of dried cherries, sweet vanilla & nutmeg with flavors of plums, allspice & warm berry