White
Chardonnay
Acacia ‘Winery Lake Vineyard’ Carneros 2005 - Apple, pear & peach, combined with toasted oak and crème brûlée 37
Chalone, ‘Monterey County’ 2007 – Crisp acidity with honeysuckle and a soft mouth feel 24
Dreyer-Sonoma, Sonoma 2007 – Moderate oak and nicely balanced. A staff favorite 32
Jordan, Russian River Valley 2006 - Delivers lively & complex flavors of Asian pear, key lime, & almonds 64
Keller ‘Oro De Plata’ Sonoma Coast 2006 – Stainless steel fermentation lends citrus and pear essence 42
Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers’ Sonoma Coast 2007 - Full, intense, & tightly-knit with hints of peaches, & tropical fruits 120
Olivet Lane, Russian River 2006 – Rich and full bodied with firm acidity and pineapple/core fruit notes 38
Patz & Hall ‘Dutton Ranch’ Napa 2006 – Full bodied with ripe fruit and quite rich 70
Summers ‘Le Nude’ Alexander Valley 2007 – ‘No Oak’ Fresh tropical fruit, refreshing acidity, & a crisp lively finish 31
Trefethen, Oak Knoll District of Napa 2006 – Hints of honey, peaches and pears with great oak and fruit balance 46
Wente ‘Riva Ranch’ Arroyo Seco – Monterey 2007 - Flavors of vanilla, guava & butterscotch, & a long, smooth finish 35
Pouilly – Fuisse, Louis Latour, France 2007 - A subtley refined wine with great length on the palate 50
Sauvignon Blanc
Cade, Napa 2007 - Flavors of guava, rose petal, gooseberry and vanilla dictate this splendid S.B. 47
Craggy Range ‘Te Muna Road Vineyard’ Martinbrough NZ 2007 – One of the top sauv. blancs produced in the world 41
Montes, Curico Valley Chile 2008 – Crisp and fresh with clean fruit, depth, and zest 28
Sea Glass, Santa Barbara County 2007 - Tropical fruit aromas and a clean grassiness yield to a well balanced acidity 27
Sileni, Marlborough NZ 2008 – More grass and acid than a Grateful Dead show 36
Star Lane, Santa Ynez Valley 2006 – Creamy texture with citrus and mineral notes done in a white Bordeaux style 42
Whitehall Lane, Napa 2006 – Full of tropical fruit, with subtle hints of banana 29
Fume Blanc, Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma 2007 - A tropical style, with ripe, juicy pineapple and guava flavors 27
Sancerre, Chateau de Sancerre, Loire Valley 2007 - Fresh and lively in the mouth with good body and a long finish 39
Pinot Grigio/Gris
Paradiso, ‘Delle Venezie’ Veneto 2006 – Delightful and effective sunny day wine 24
Stellina di Notte, Venezie 2007 - Lush tropical fruit and citrus flavors, balanced by a pleasant minerality 24
Valent, Veneto 2008 - Not your usual industrially made Pinot Grigio; quite concentrated and very well balanced 28
Pinot Gris, Adelsheim, Willamette Oregon 2007 – Crisp & bright with peach, apple & pear fruit, & just a hint of spice 36
Pinot Gris, Morgan ‘R&D Franscioni Vineyards’ Santa Lucia Highlands 2008 - Banana, pear, orange grapefruit & minerals 35
Pinot Gris, Ponzi, Willamette, Oregon 2008 – Full & creamy with notes of green apple, quince & lemon zest 32
Pinot Gris, Trimbach ‘Reserve’ Alsace 2004 – Fruit driven with great detail, grip and dimension 38
Riesling
Loosen Bros. ‘Dr. L.’ Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2008 – Fruity with sweet notes, great with spicy foods 29
Trefethen, Napa 2007 – Bone dry, aromatic and refreshing 39
Two Brothers, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2006 -Flavors of peach & apricot with a clean finish balanced with nice acidity 25
White Varietals
Albarino, Fillaboa, Rias Baixas, 2007 - Excellent concentration, good acidity, and a lingering finish 28
Albarino, Hendry, Napa 2007 - Soft and smooth with peach & lime aromas; crisp acidity & no sharp edges 43
Chenin Blanc, Snoqualmie, Columbia Valley 2005 - Off dry, soft, simple, and fruity, with pear, lemon, & caramel 24
Gewurztraminer, Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Valley 2006 - A burst of fruit in your mouth 22
Gewurztraminer, Gundlach Bundschu ‘Rhinefarm Vineyard’ Sonoma 2006 – Dry style Gvrtz, splendid fruit and body 50
Gruner Veltliner, Weingut Brandl, Austria 2007 - Very striking plump melon fruits with a hint of spice & a dry finish 27
Pinot Blanc, Tangent, Arroyo Valley 2006 - Round, soft and full-bodied with ripe pear, apple & pineapple notes 27 Sylvaner, Domaine Sipp Mack, Alsace FR 2005 – Lovely aromas of white-flesh fruits with a hint of minerality 28
Verdejo, Emina, Rueda 2007 – Filled with intense herbaceous, tropical fruit notes & crisp mouthwatering acidity 28
Verdejo, Martinsancho, Rueda 2007 - Nervy citrus flavors are complicated by thyme & licorice with bracing minerality 33
Vino Verde, Broadbent, Portugal N.V. - Light, refreshing wine, low in alcohol with a slight spritz 24
White Blends, Bricco Maiolica ‘Rolando’
Lange IT 2006 - Extremely complex wine that presents new flavors in every sip 43
White Blends, Casali di Bibbiano ‘Primo Bacio’ Toscana 2005 - Blend of Chardonnay, Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano 24
White Blends, Sokol Blosser ‘Evolution’ Oregon 12th Edition – Chill. Pour. Sip. Chill. That’s their motto 30
White Blends, Tablas Creek ‘Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc’ Paso Robles 2006 – The best white wine on the list. Period. 60
Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon
Beringer ‘Knights Valley’ 2006 - The palate brings cassis, mocha, licorice, sweet tobacco, sage, spice & smoky oak 40
Blankiet ‘Paradise Hills Vineyard’ Napa 2004 - Super-rich & full-bodied with blackberry, coffee, vanilla & cocoa 494
B. V. ‘Georges De Latour Private Reserve’ Napa 2003 – Classic example of Rutherford in Napa; a stunning wine 155
B.V. ‘Rutherford’ Napa 1993/1995 – Stored at the winery for the life of the wine and delivered right to us. These mature
cabs are ready to drink with classic Rutherford characteristics: cedar, earth, red berry, spice & vanilla 68/72
Casa Lapostolle ‘Cuvee Alexandre’ Colchagua 2006 - Soft and juicy tannins with plums, berries, mocha, & cedar 39
Duckhorn ‘Estate Grown’ Napa 2004 – Full-bodied with blueberry, raspberry, caramel, vanilla, and a hint spice 165
Jordan, Alexander Valley 2004 - Notes of cassis, black cherry, & cocoa with soft, alluring flavors & masculine tannins 99
Paul Hobbs ‘Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard’ Napa 2004 - Chewy tannins showing generous blue and black fruits 347
Penley Estate ‘Phoenix’ Coonawarra 2005 - Full-bodied and fat, it has ample spicy black fruits and good length 37
Peter Paul, Napa 2002 - Showing complex notes of clove, raspberry, cherry, & cedar with vanilla & oak 60
Santa Julia ‘Organica’ Mendoza 2008 – Crushed red and black fruits along with black pepper spice 24
Silver Oak, ‘Alexander Valley’ Sonoma 2004 – Spice and currants with a dry, cedary finish 127
Staglin ‘Estate’ Napa 2004 - Bold, rich & plush, this is impeccably balanced, with ripe, complex plum, wild berries 364
Summers ‘Andriana Cuvee’ Napa 2006 – Intense crushed dark fruits; full bodied and chock-full of acidity 36
Susana Balbo, Mendoza 2005 - Flavors including rich red fruits, plum, tobacco, and roasted coffee beans 47
Woodward Canyon ‘Artist Series #14’ Columbia Valley 2005 - Rich mouth feel with cassis, ripe black berry & mocha 52
Pinot Noir
Augustinos ‘Reserva’ Bio-Bio Valley, Chile 2008 - Well-structured on the palate, with rich fruit and minerality 25
Benton Lane Willamette Valley 2006 – Classic bright cherry flavors with hints of hibiscus, beetroot & red licorice 46
Bonaccorsi, Santa Rita Hills 2005 - Very nice balance and finish; impressive depth & complexity 110
Ceja, Sonoma/Carneros 2005 - Plump and juicy fruit, notes of tea & tart cherry with an earthy overlay 77
Dierberg, Santa Maria Valley 2006 - It is so well-crafted that each flavor integrates perfectly with the next 80
Domaine Chandon ‘La Riviere’ Russian River 2005 – Heaps going on including cherry, blackberry, sage & brown spice 60
Elizabeth Rose, Napa 2006 - Big raspberry to start followed by a mélange of smoke, leather and jammy plum 28
Eola Hills, Oregon 2007 - Packed with dark cherries, black pepper and spice, even a subtle touch of licorice 32
Morgan ‘Rosella’s Vineyard’ Santa Lucia Highlands 2006 - Brilliant fruit and structure here, and a load of flavor 83
Stoller ‘JV Estate’ Dundee Hills, OR 2007 - Plentiful strawberry notes prominent among the mélange of berries 52
The Monterrey Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands 2006 - Richly-layered flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and plum 31
Three Saints, Santa Maria Valley 2007–Explodes on the palate with juicy, flattering fruit & finishes very long & soft 47
Wallace Brook, Willamette Valley 2007 - The supple mouth feel layers raspberry and red cherry fruit 40
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2007 - Distinctive flavors of black cherry, plum, and spice. A long, lingering finish 44
Red Blends
De Lisio ‘Quarterback’ McLaren Vale 2006 – Notions of new saddle leather, black currants, licorice, and spice box 38
Di Stefano ‘Meritage’ Columbia Valley WA 2004 - Full-bodied with lots of mocha notes & dense curranty fruit 39
Don Tiburcio, Mendoza 2005 - Intense and fruit driven, with soft tannins and an impressive and persistent finish 28
Duckhorn ‘Paraduxx’ Napa 2005 - Complex flavors of boysenberry, strawberry, dried currants, and toasted oak 85
Ferrari-Carano ‘Siena’ Sonoma 2006 - Bright raspberry, cherry flavors with smooth tannins and a rich finish 49
Hedges ‘C.M.S.’ Columbia Valley 2006-Juicy fruit flavors are well balanced by firm, yet soft tannins, and bright acidity 26
Langtry ‘Meritage’ Lake County 2006 – One of the best values in the wine world and my favorites 46
Kilikanoon ‘Shiraz/Grenache’ South Australia 2006 - Voluptuous red offering loads of cassis & black raspberry fruit 35
Napanook, Napa 2004 - Complex with excellent concentration & beautiful balance; spice, sweet currant & plum notes 76
Shot Fire Ridge ‘Cuvee’ Barossa Valley 2006-One of the highest rated reds on the list and probably the best value 47
St. Supery ‘Elu’ Napa 2004 - Spice-cedar-berry-cherry flavors on the palate; the texture is rich & sumptuous 80
Tablas Creek ‘Esprit de Beaucastel’ Paso Robles 2005 - Offering notes of black cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice 70
Trefethan ‘Double T’ Napa 2006 – Well rounded Bordeaux blend with great all around character 45
Wallace, Barossa Valley 2006 - Ripe, peppery old-vine shiraz weight & texture; grenache adds cherry, toffee & earth 40
Shiraz/Syrah
Cat Amongst the Pigeons ‘Nine Lives’ Barossa 2006 -
Full-bodied with layers of flavor, ripe fruit, excellent balance 30
Gotham, Langhorne Creek 2008 - Deep dense dark & brooding with black fruits & loads of primary spices 25
Henry’s Drive ‘Dead Letter Office’ S.E. Australia 2005 – Well-rounded with blueberry, blackberry, spice, & coffee 55
Tintara McLaren Vale 2005 - Smooth & velvety, with an attractive range of plum & red berry lingering on the finish 37
Red Belly Black, South Australia 2007 - full bodied wine shows ripe plum, cherry, and licorice nuances 24
Rosenblum, ‘Abba Vineyard’ Lodi 2004 - Extravagant and rich aromatics and mouthfeel highlight the blackberry 33
Santa Barbara Winery, Santa Ynez Valley 2006 - Flavors are marked by forward dark berries & plums; very intense 33
Star Lane, Santa Ynez Valley 2004– Notes of plum, blackberry & blueberry lead into tastes of spice, leather & earth 75
Stalking Horse, McLaren Vale 2008 - Supple-textured & opulent with complex flavors & superb balance 36
Zinfandel
Cline ‘Ancient Vines’ California 2007 – What a zin is supposed to be; bright berries and pepper on the finish 28
Hendry ‘Block 7 & 22’ Napa 2006 – Superbly well-balanced with great fruit that masks the tannins and heat 59
Peachy Canyon, ‘Bin 119 Incredible Red’ California 2006 - Bright strawberries, toasty vanilla characteristics 24
Portalupi, Russian River Valley 2006 – Big and muscular; about 200 cases are made every year 48
Rosenblum ‘Apracio Vineyard’ Amador County 2005 - Big and brambly with intense black cherry and currants 33
Rosenblum ‘Planchon Vineyard’ Contra Costa 2006 - The ripe, fat, black cherry flavors with plums, cassis, & cocoa 44
Seghesio, Sonoma 2007 – One of the best zin makers on the planet; a family operated winery since 1895 40
Malbec
Alamos, Mendoza 2007 - Sweet & supple, with black cherry & cassis flavors mingled with spicy black pepper 24
Ben Marco, Mendoza 2007 - A lovely mixture of fig, blackberry and cherry defines this opulent Malbec 35
Don Baltezar ‘Reserve’ San Juan 2006 - The deep purple color and tastes of plums, cherries, and sweet spice 32
Luca, Mendoza 2007 - Melted purple licorice, mocha, boysenberry & blueberry fruit with rich velvety tannins 63
Pascual Toso, Mendoza, 2008 – Intense notes of blueberries & plums reinforced by vanilla 24
Italian Reds
Barbera d’ Asti, Ferro Carlo ‘Roche’ 2004 - Complex and extremely clean, this wine sports beautifully ripe tannins 50
Barbaresco, Castello di Neive ‘Reserva’ 1999 - Berries & licorice melt together with a long cocoa & vanilla finish 120
Barolo, Le Strette, Novello 2004 – Deep and complex “Like cashmere in a glass” 91
Chianti, Guicciardini Strozzi ‘DOCG’ 2007 - Simple & fruity, with wild berry character, medium bodied & fresh 30
Chianti, Pacina ‘Chianti Colli Senesi’ Garantita 2005 - Medium in body with cherry, blackberry, and spice 47
Primitivo, Thomas & Giesen, Puglia 2006 – Plenty of silky fruit, wild and spicy 32
Rosso di Montalcino, Tornesi 2005 - Palate of elegance and ripe berries & plums, with a very long finish 45
Red Blend, Corteforte ‘Concentus’ Verona 2004 – ‘Amarone/Brunello’ styled blend; raisons, cherry, chocolate & spice 75
Red Blend, Shardana, Sardinia 2004 - Ripe berries, well integrated oak & spices, smooth, silky texture 57
Super Tuscan, Casali di Bibbiano ‘Argante’ Toscana 2004 -Small berries, light herbs, tobacco & licorice 61
Super Tuscan, Casali di Bibbiano ‘Casalone’ Toscana 2004 – Argante’s little brother; an old school Italian red 35
Valpolicella, Corteforte, Verona 2005 – Known as the baby Amarone; with a little less body & raisin characteristic 47
French Reds
Bordeaux, Jean Pierre Moueix, Saint Emilion 2003 – Merlot-based blend made by one of the best winemakers ever 33
Burgundy, Louis Jadot ‘Pommard’ 2003 – Delightfully funky, needs some air to turn elegant 66
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau La Nerthe 2004 – Thirteen grape varietals blended to create this complex wine 82
Cotes du Rhone, Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2005 – Notes of tar, herbs, black cherries, plums and rugged tannins 55
Cotes du Rhone Villages, Domaine Grand Veneur ‘Les Champauvins’ 2006 - A complete wine, rich and fine 40
Red Varietals
Alexander Valley Vineyards ‘Cyrus’ Alexander Valley – A cabernet driven blend that consistently gets overlooked by the wine publications. Named for one of the early wine country pioneers Cyrus Alexander for whom the valley was eventually named.
2000 – 90 2001 – 100 2002 - 95
B.V. ‘Tapestry’ Napa - A cabernet dominate red blend from the Napa Valley from one of the best producers of cabernet in California winemaking for over 100 years. These wines were stored at the winery since birth.
1991 - 79 1992 - 70 1993 - 85
Kenwood ‘Jack London Vineyard’ Cabernet, Sonoma - Since 1976, Kenwood Vineyards has been granted the
exclusive rights to produce and market wines from Jack London's historic vineyard in Glen Ellen. This unique red lava soil vineyard, located on the eastern slope of Sonoma Mountain, was first planted in the late 1800’s. It has always produced red wines distinct in depth and varietal character. Following fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine was aged in French and American oak barrels for two years. The resulting wine is rich with powerful spicy and fruit flavors.
1996 - 90 1997 - 100 1998 - 85
Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ Napa – Hillside Select is made of 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon fruit sourced from
rugged hillside vineyard blocks in the Stags Leap District. This Cabernet exemplifies the extraordinary richness and suppleness consistently produced in their little valley within a valley. Hillside is one of the consistently
highest rated wines produced in the USA.
2001 - 320 2002—399 2003 – 370 2004—397
Merlot
Cartlidge & Brown, California 2005 – Great fruit up front 24
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma 2003 - Rich and concentrated, with earthy herb, currant, tea and mineral flavors 50
La Garto, Mendoza 2005 - Rich, with freshly crushed plum & blackberry fruit, layered nicely vanilla & mineral hints 50
Miner Napa 2005 – F@#* ‘Sideways’ this merlot rocks (by the way, Miles’ favorite wine was a merlot) 75
St. Clement, Napa 2003 - Full bodied with concentrated dark fruits and a lingering finish 49
Pikns/ Sparking/ Dessert/ Fortified
Sparkling Wines
Domaine Chandon ‘Brut’ California, NV – Fresh and crisp 36
Dom Perignon, Epernay France 1998 – Does it need a description? 235
Moet & Chandon ‘White Star’ Epernay France NV– Dom’s little brother 67
Perrier Jouet ‘Blason Rose’ Epernay France NV– A delightful, fresh rosé with a subtle hint of fresh strawberry 133
Veuve Cliquot Brut, Reims France NV – A consistently pleasant style for any occasion 77
Cava, Vega Barcelona Brut ‘Reserva’ NV - Shows citrus fruit flavors & hints of crème brulee with small zesty bubbles 29
Prosecco, Martini & Rossi, NV – Italy’s “national beverage”; light, crisp, and refreshing 27
Sparkling Shiraz, The Black Chook, Australia NV - Notes of raspberry jam, coffee, and chocolate 29
Please Forgive us for
Being PinkAtmosphere, Vin de Pays du Var 2006 – Berries, berries, berries, and more berries abound 30
Campo de Broja ‘Za Za’ 2007 - Great for the red-wine lover; tons of strawberry notes & it’s palate is quite refined 24
Chateau de Segries ‘Tavel’ 2007 - Medium-bodied and very elegant, this is one you'll wish your glass was ever full 29
Dessert Wines
Amity ‘Late Harvest’ Gewurztraminer Oregon 2002 375ml – Rich and creamy with lingering lychee nut flavors 35
Deloach ‘Late-harvest’ Gewurztraminer Russian River 2001 375ml - The perfect balance of sweetness and acidity 37
Rosenblum ‘Gallager Reserve’ Black Muscat California 2006 -Flavors of ripe berries, creamy cherries & hints of chocolate 33
Royal Tokaji Wine Company Aszu’ 5 Puttonyos, Hungary 2003 500ml – Sauternes styled, juicy finish 60
Talijancich ‘Red Solero’ Australia NV 375ml – 70% Shiraz, 30% Grenache; chocolate, plums and raisins 30
Yalumba ‘Late Harvest Viognier’ Australia 2007 375ml - Long & elegant with juicy flavors of apricots, peaches & spice 35
Fortified Wines
Jonesy ‘Rare Aged’ Tawny, Australia N.V. -Blend averaging 46 years in age. Candied fruit, maple syrup, & hazelnuts 37
Fonseca ‘Bin No. 27’ Portugal N.V. - Rich, velvety full body and luscious blackcurrant and cherry flavors 38
Wine by the Glasss
White Wines
Chardonnay
Chalone, ‘Monterey County’ 2007 – 7
Dreyer, Sonoma 2007 – 9
Summers ‘Le Nude’ Alexander Valley 2007 – 8
Patz & Hall ‘Dutton Ranch’ Napa 2006 – 17
Riesling
Loosen Bros. ‘Dr. L.’ Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2008 - 8
Trefethen, Napa 2007 – 9.5
Sauvignon Blanc
Montes, Curico Valley Chile 2008 – 8
Sileni, Marlborough NZ 2008 – 9
Sea Glass, Santa Barbara County 2007 - 8
Sancerre, Chateau de Sancerre, Loire Valley 2007 - 10
Pinot Grigio/Gris
Ponzi, Willamette Valley 2008 – 10
Stellina di Notte, Venezie 2007 - 7
White Varietals
Albarino, Fillaboa, Rias Baixas, SP 2007 - 8
Gruner Veltliner, Weingut Brandl, Austria 2007 – 8
Verdejo, Emina, Rueda 2007 – 8
Please Forgive us for Being Pink
Chateau de Segries ‘Tavel’ 2007 - 10
Sparkling Wine
Domaine Chandon ‘Brut’ California, NV – 10
Prosecco, Anna Spinato, ‘Ponte di Piave’ NV - 9
Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Julia ‘Organica’ Mendoza 2008 – 7
Summers ‘Andriana Cuvee’ Napa 2006 – 10
Red Blend
Trefethan ‘Double T’ Napa 2006 – 12
Shiraz
Gotham, Langhorne Creek 2008 - 8
Pinot Noir
The Monterrey Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands 2006 – 8
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2006 - 12
Merlot
Cartlidge & Brown, California 2006 – 7
Zinfandel
Peachy Canyon, ‘Incredible Red’ 2006 – 8
Malbec
Pascual Toso, Mendoza, Argentina 2008 – 7.5
Fortified Wine/Port
Fonseca ‘Bin No. 27’ Portugal N.V. – 8
Jonesy ‘Rare Aged’ Tawny, Australia N.V. – 10
Dessert wines
Amity ‘Late Harvest’ Gewurztraminer 2002 - 9
Yalumba ‘Late Harvest Viognier’ - 12
Tobin James ‘Charisma’ 2001 Paso Robles – 10
Rosenblum Black Muscat California 2006 - 9
Royal Tokaij Wine Company Aszu’ Hungary 2003 - 12 Talijancich ‘Red Solero’ Australia NV 375ml – 8
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