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All wines that are not sold by the glass are stored in a
temperature-controlled unit set between 50 and 59 degrees F.
All wines by the glass are six ounces served in a 20-22 ounce glass.
Tastes of wine are half-glasses of wine with a pour of three ounces.

Greece - Greek Whites

Bin #

100. Domaine Gerovassiliou, Malagousia, Epanomi 2005
Nose of fresh melon, pineapple, and cream with a slight perfume character, very lush round mouth-feel with a long, peppery finish - Bottle 48

101. Hatziyiannis, Santorini 2005
A blend of Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Aidani, native varieties of the island, aromas of honey, flowers, and a chalky minerality, full on the palate with an almost oily texture, finish is long and dry, a wonderful experience, especially if you are new to Greek wine - Taste 5.5 Glass 10 Bottle 40

102. Lazaridis, Amethystos White 2005
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Assyrtico, this wine displays an herbal character with a grassy, petrol minerality and grapefruit flavors finishing dry, very food friendly - Taste 5 Glass 9 Bottle 38

103. Antonopoulos, Adoli Ghis 2004
A blend of Lagorthi, Asproudes, and Chardonnay, aromas of melon, citrus, and flowers with flavors of apricot, peach, and honey, well textured with a long finish, an old favorite - Bottle 49

Greek Reds

150. Ktima Kir-Yianni, Paranga, Macedonia 2004
Bright cherries, cinnamon, and hints of meat, chalky on the palate with flavors of strawberries and a long tannic finish, elegant - Bottle 36

151. Tsantalis, Rapsani 2002
A blend of Xinomavro, Stavroto, and Krassato, nose of plum, cinnamon, chocolate, and earth with flavors of black cherries and a touch of vanilla, international in style, well balanced with firm tannins and a long finish - Taste 5.5 Glass 10 Bottle 40

152. Lazaridis, Amethystos Red 2003
A blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and the ancient Limno, aromas and flavors of blackberries, salami, cinnamon, and all-spice with a touch of vanilla, full in body with a velvety texture and a long finish, Old World meets New World in a great way, Yiámas! Bottle 45

153. Ktima Kir-Yanni, Ramnista 2000
100% Xinomavro from the commune of Ramnista in the wine region of Naoussa, this wine is a must for Barolo lovers at half the price. Aromas of spice, violets, strawberries, and earth with flavors of black fruits and cinnamon, rich, full, and tannic, one of our favorites! - Bottle 53

France
French Whites and Rose

200. Domaine du Salvard, Cheverny 2005
90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chardonnay, woodsy, minerally, and chalky, medium bodied with crisp bright tropical fruit on the palate. Bottle 30

201. Joel Delaunay, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2004
Nose of flowers and perfume, bright, crisp, medium bodied with hints of spice and a honey flavor, delicious Taste 4.5 Glass 8.5 Bottle 34

202. A et M Quenard, Chignin-Bergeron, Savoie 2004
100% Roussanne with a nose of flowers, citrus, apple, and ginger- bread, medium bodied with a silky mouth-feel and a long finish. - Bottle 40

203. St. Martin de La Garrigue, Coteaux du Languedoc, Rosé 2005
50% Cinsault, 30% Syrah, 30% Grenache, nose of fresh straw-berries and bubble gum, bright acidity, and a silky, chalky finish. - Taste 4 Glass 7.5 Bottle 30

French Reds

250. Domaine de Fontsainte, Corbières Rouge 2004
70% Carignan, 15% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, nose of purple flowers, strawberries, and iron following through on the palate with an added spicy meatiness and a fruity finish, tasty! Taste 3.5 Glass 6.5 Bottle 26

251.Domaine Maestracci, “E Prove,” Corse Calvi, Corsica 2003
100% Nielluccio, floral nose with candied licorice, palate full of berries, medium bodied and hugely tannic, reminiscent of a red from the Greek Isle of Paros, unique and fun. Bottle 40

252. Château de Vaugaudry, Chinon, Loire 2003
100% Cabernet Franc, aromas of dark berries, pepper, root beer, and forest floor followed by hints of salami and chocolate…thyme,bay leaf… how about a black cherry dipped in chocolate then rolled into a cigar leaf…and this one is unoaked!
Taste 5.5 Glass 10 Bottle 40

253. Château Belles Graves, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux 2003
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, aromas of plum, black cherry, mint, chalk, iron, spice, palate has great structure with flavors of red and black cherries, very complex, damn that’s good! Makes you wonder why you don’t drink more Bordeaux. - Bottle 56

254. Domaines Bunan, “Moulin des Costes” Bandol Rouge 2001 (375ml) 100% Mourvedre, this is a classic Bandol, earth, tobacco, spice, dark berry fruits, rich texture, and a long finish, wonderful! - Bottle 28

255. A et P de Villaine, “Les Montots,” Mercurey, Burgundy 2004
100% Pinot Noir, nose of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and cherries with flavors of cranberries and cherries, lean and chalky with a puckering sweet tart finish. This wine screams for food. - Bottle 64

256. Charles Audoin, “Clos de Jeu,” Marsannay, Burgundy 2002
A Premier Cru, traditional in style, chalky minerality, bracing acidity, very well structured, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors, slight tar, no racking in the winemaking process - Bottle 46

257. Guy Bernard, Côte Rôtie 2002
100% Syrah sourced from 45-65 year-old vines, nose of black pepper, roses, caramel, strawberries, and dried cured meats following through to the palate with a full mouth feel finishing very long and dry, often mistaken for a poor vintage, Côte Rôtie fared just fine in 2002 unlike the southern Rhone. - Bottle 76

Italy
Italian Whites

300. Fantinel, Prosecco, Fruilli
Prosecco is Italy’s answer to sparkling wine. Stainless-steel fermented, this one is straight forward with a subtle yeasty character and honey flavors - Taste 4.5 Glass 8.5 Bottle 34

301. Sergio DeGiorgis, Moscato d’Asti, “Sori del Re” 2005 (375ml)
Aromas of white flowers, apricots, and honey, this semi-sparkling wine shows wonderful fruit for such a difficult vintage, definitely a crowd pleaser with its semi-sweet fruit flavors, delisioso! - Bottle 31

302. Viticoltori DeConciliis, Fiano, “Donna Luna” Paestum 2004
Rustic and earthy with aromas of smoked Gouda, gunpowder, and flint, medium bodied with an oily texture, quite unusual, quite good. - Bottle 40

303. Valle Isarco Co-op., Kerner, Südtirol-Alto Adige 2004
Kerner is a cross of the grapes Riesling and Sciava Rossa. This wine displays flavors of lemon, lime, green apple, chalk and minerality. It has a slight woodsy character and the fruit flavors go on and on. - Taste 6.5 Glass 12 Bottle 48

304. Ajello, Majus, Sicilia 2004
Aromas of bananas and fruit salad, medium bodied with a full, almost oily mouth-feel, and a lemon lime finish - Taste 3.5 Glass 6.5 Bottle 26

Italian Reds

350. Luccarelli, Primitivo, Puglia 2003
Rich jammy character with slight aromas of cured meat, flavorsof strawberries, and a peppery finish. - Taste 3.5 Glass 6 Bottle 24

351. Cascina Ca’Rossa, Barbera d’Alba 2004
Aromas and flavors of raspberries followed by spicy salami notes,soft and round, with great texture. Barbera makes a great versatilefood wine even though it is typically fuller in body. - Taste 4 Glass 7.5 Bottle 30

352. Poderi San Lazzaro, “Polesio” Marche 2004
100% Sangiovese, nose of cured meat, menthol, and root beer with flavors of dark cherries, very silky, very sexy - Taste 4.5 Glass 8 Bottle 32

353. Casanuova delle Cerbaie, Rosso di Montalcino 2002
100% declassified Brunello fruit makes this a stellar Rosso, aromasof tar, earth, tea leaf , herbs, leather, mint, and smoke, flavors of strawberries, cherries, and spice with a long well-structured finish - Glass 12.5 Bottle 50

354. Riccati, Il Colombo, Dolcetto Delle Langhe Monregalesi 2003
Nose of flowers, roses, and blackberries following through to the palate with flavors of dark berries, tea, and an earthy character, wellstructured with a velvety rich mouth-feel and a long finish. - Bottle 37

355. Valle Isarco Co-op, Pinot Nero, Südtirol-Alto Adige 2004
A wonderful Italian Pinot Noir, this wine displays, bright cherries,cranberries, and strawberries, lovely, vibrant mouth feel and a long,puckering finish, amazing with food and very long lived, unoaked. - Bottle 45

356. Valle Dell’Acate, Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2003
A blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato, this unoaked wine is OldWorld Italian at its finest. Aromas of cigar wrappers, tea leaf, andforest floor, flavors of dark cherries, raspberries, licorice, and tea. - Bottle 47

357. Marchesi di Gresy, Martinenga, Barbaresco 2001
100% Nebbiolo, traditional in style, strawberries and violets on thenose with a touch of earth, flavors of strawberries on the palate witha rich and tannic mouth-feel, very dry, still a baby, a true classic. - Bottle 78

Spain
Spanish Whites, Rose, and Sherries


400. Hijos de Raiyera Perez Marin “La Guita” Manzanilla N.V. (375ml)
Sea breeze aromas give way to scents of nuts, olives, and caramel. This Manzanilla is true to form with a salty, briny character showing hints of yeast and roasted walnuts. If you are new to dry Sherry style wines, they are fantastic with salty appetizers. - Taste 4.5 Glass 8 Bottle 16

401. Aforado, Rias Baixas 2004
Aromas and flavors of honey, yeast, butter, and baked bread, full bodied, unoaked white with medium acidity, great mouthfeel, and a citrus finish - Taste 6.5 Glass 13 Bottle 42

402. Gran Barquero, Oloroso, Montilla-Moriles N.V.
100% Pedro Ximenez or PX, nutty, caramel, butterscotch, toffee, nut brittle, amazing aromatics, we serve this in a large glass as opposed to the typical coppa so you can truly experience the aroma - Glass 7.5 Bottle 60

403. Santo Cristo, Verasol Rosado, Campo de Borja 2004
A well structured and refreshing rosé displaying aromas and flavors of fresh strawberries, dark cherries, and a licorice finish - Taste 3 Glass 5 Bottle 18

Spanish Reds

450. Santo Cristo, Verasol Tinto, Campo de Borja 2004
80% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, nose of candied raspberries, dark cherries, and spice with flavors of strawberries and cherries, showing bright acidity, finishing dry. - Taste 3 Glass 5 Bottle 18

451. Murcia, Caracol Serrano, Jumilla 2004
50% Monastrell, 30% Syrah, 20% Cabernet, aromas of licorice root, dark cherries, tar, and raspberries, soft and luscious in the mouth with round tannins and a silky texture, very sexy - Taste 3.5 Glass 5.5 Bottle 22

452. Peique, Bierzo 2004
100% Mencia, smells of violets, cured meat, and blueberries, medium bodied with a full texture, high acid, and very tannic, a food wine. - Taste 4.5 Glass 8.5 Bottle 34

453. Garanza, Cyan Crianza, Toro 2001
Sourced from 20 to 50 year old vines, aromas of meat, game, salumi, earth, and minerals, flavors of dark raspberries with a luscious, velvety mouth feel and a super long finish. - Bottle 45

454. Mas Garrian, Clos Severi, Priorato 2001
Mint, chocolate, menthol, anise, black raspberries, licorice, chalk, tannic, velvety texture… very complex… need I say more? This is undoubtedly a great one for us. Decide for yourself! - Bottle 75

Germany

500. Villa Wolf, Gewurztraminer, Pfalz 2005
Honey, stone, flowers, and minerals on the nose, with a crisp mouth feel, some residual sugar, off-dry, lemon-lime finish. - Bottle 34

501. Dr. Weins-Prüm, Riesling, Kabinett 2005
Aromas of green apple and spice with the classic mineral character with peach flavors and an almost sweet finish. - Taste 5 Glass 9.5 Bottle 38

Austria

601. Hirsch, Grüner Veltliner, Heiligenstein, Kamptal 2004
100% Grüner Veltliner from a single vineyard, translates to little peppery one, displays aromas of white pepper, extremely viscous with a very full mouth feel, almost lanolin-like, great acidity and earthy qualities, long finish, extremely age-worthy, a stellar wine. - Taste 8 Glass 15 Bottle 60

602. Schloss Gobelsburg, Riesling vom Urgenstein 2004 (375ml)
Ginger, citrus, and flowers on the nose with flavors of apricot and peaches, long steely finish - Bottle 30

United States

600. Palmina, Traminer, Santa Barbara County 2005
Sourced from the Alisos vineyard, this white wine smells of sage brush and citrus with a slight earth and mineral character and a lemon-lime finish, impressive! - Bottle 43

601. Quivira, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 2004
Certified Biodynamic, deep nose of crushed black raspberries following through on the palate, a very balanced wine, not over the top like many zins can be, a great wine for both the zin lover and the zin sceptic! - Taste 7 Glass 13.5 Bottle 54

602. Calera, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2004
Aromas of strawberries dominate followed by hints of licorice, anise, and fennel, the palate displays sour cherries and a chalky character with a really dry sweet-tart, puckering finish, very lively! - Bottle 49

603. Three Saints, Cabernet, Santa Ynez Valley 2003
Aromas of black licorice, cranberry, and currents with flavors of black plums, plum pit, and dill, full mouth feel and a long finish. - Taste 6.5 Glass 12 Bottle 48

604. Palmina, Stolpman Nebbiolo, Santa Barbara County 2003
Unmistakably nebbiolo, you might think you were drinking a first- rate Barolo from Piemonte, quintessential nebbiolo character, nose of violets, tar, and strawberries with that velvety mouth-feel of earth and berries finishing extremely long with gripping tannins, and from California, Ciao! - Bottle 65

Australia

700. Swings and Roundabouts, Kiss Chasey, Margaret River 2005
Aromas of green apple, lemon, lime, and herbs, on the palate the wine is very full with flavors of citrus and honey and finishing strong with more lemon and lime, a wonderful Aussie white wine. - Taste 4 Glass 7.5 Bottle 30

701. Redheads Studio, Yard Dog, McLaren Vale 2004
A blend of Petite Verdot, Cabernet, and Malbec, this wine has a meaty, gamey, almost savage character with aromas of dark berry fruits following through on the palate with flavors of black cherry, raspberries, and hints of pepper with a silky mouth feel and soft tannins. - Taste 4 Glass 17.5 Bottle 30

702. Shinas Estate, The Guilty, Mildura 2004
Strawberries and eucalyptus on the nose with additional hints of chocolate followed by candied berry flavors, slight meat, herbs, and a touch of vanilla, 100% sexy syrah! (or shiraz if you must). - Bottle 42

703. Kooyong, Massale Pinot Noir, Victoria 2004
Aromas of black raspberries, black cherries, chalk, meat, with a birch character, on the palate very sleek and polished, very elegant, a wonderful wine in a very Burgundian style, definitely for Pinot lovers! - Bottle 47