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The Grape Wine List Updated 5/25/09
Wine by the Taste / Glass
1. Taste Glass Light bodied white wines with just-picked fruit flavor
Augey, France, White Bordeaux 2006 5 / 9
Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 5 / 9
Bodegas Martín Códax, Rías Baixas, Spain, Albariño 2004 6 / 11
Leonard Kreusch, Spätlese, Germany, Riesling 2007 6 / 11
Whitehaven, Marlborough, NZ, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 6 / 11
Seven Daughters, California, Winemaker’s Blend NV 7 / 13
Leonard Kreusch, Auslese, Germany, Riesling 2006 7 / 13
2. Medium bodied white wines with mellow fruit flavor
La Noble, France, Chardonnay 2005 5 / 10
Maso Canali, Trentino, Pinot Grigio 2007 5 / 10
Boutari, Mantinia, Greece, Moschofilero 2007 6 / 11
Hanna, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 6 / 11
Reggae Rhapsody, California, Proprietary White 2006 6 / 11
M. Chapoutier, 'Belleruche', Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2006 7 / 13
Conundrum, California, Proprietary White 2006 8 / 15
Treana, Central Coast, Viognier/Marsanne 2007 9 / 17
3. Full bodied white wines, deep gold in color with a buttery, oak, rich fruit flavor
Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina, Chardonnay 2007 5 / 9
Frei Brothers, Russian River Valley, Reserve Chardonnay 2006 5 / 9
Tangley Oaks, Santa Barbara, Chardonnay 2006 6 / 11
Freemark Abbey, Napa, Chardonnay 2005 6 / 12
Chanson Viré-Clessé, Burgundy, Chardonnay 2005 7 / 13
Mer Soleil 'Barrel Fermented', Santa Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay 2006 8 / 17
Mer Soleil 'Silver', Santa Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay 2006 8 / 17
4. Light bodied red wines
Notro Tinto de Montana, Mendoza, Argentina, Bonardo/Sangiovese 2007 5/ 9
Pannaroz, Jumilla, Spain, Mourvedre/Grenache/Syrah 2006 5 / 10
MacMurray, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2006 6 / 11
M. Chapoutier 'Belleruche', France, Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2007 6 / 12
A to Z, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 7 / 14
Whitehaven, Marlborough, NZ, Pinot Noir 2006 7 / 15
Willamette Valley Vineyards 'Whole Cluster', Oregon, Pinot Noir 2007 8 / 16
Belle Glos 'Meiomi', Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2007 8 / 16
IL Poggione, Rosso di Montalcino, Italy, Sangiovese 2005 9 / 17
Handley, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 9 / 17
5. Medium bodied red wines, soft and velvety to the palate
Four Sisters, SE Australia, Shiraz 2005 5 / 9
Straccali, Chianti Classico, Sangiovese 2005 5 / 9
Louis Martini, Sonoma, Cabernet 2005 6 / 11
Rancho Zabaco 'Heritage Vines', Sonoma, Zinfandel 2006 6 / 11
Tangley Oaks, Napa, Merlot 2005 7 / 13
Layer Cake, Italy, Primitivo 2006 7 / 13
Laurence Feraud 'Seguret', Côtes du Rhône, Rhone Blend 2006 7 / 14
Marqués de Riscal, Rioja, Tempranillo, Graciano y Mazuelo 2004 7 / 14
IL Falchetto, Italy, Barbera D’ Asti 2005 8 / 15
6. Full bodied red wines with an intense, rich berry taste
Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina, Malbec 2006 5 / 9
Black Eye 'Round One', Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel NV 5 / 9
Guardian Peak 'Frontier', South Africa, Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot 2006 6 / 11
M. Chapoutier 'Belleruche', France, Côtes du Rhône 2005 6 / 12
Preludio, Mendoza, Argentina, Syrah 2005 6 / 12
Terlato & Chapoutier, Victoria, Australia, Shiraz 2006 7 / 14
Two Hands 'Gnarly Dudes', Barossa Valley, Australia, Shiraz 2007 9 / 17
Rutherford Hill, Napa, Cabernet 2003 9 / 18
7. Sweet wines, golden or burgundy in color, with a honey flavor
IL Falchetto, Italy, Moscato d’Asti 2006 6 / 11
IL Falchetto, Italy, Brachetto d’Acqui 2006 6 / 11
Fonseca Bin No. 27, Portugal, Port Wine NV na / 10
Taylor 20 Year Tawny Porto, Portugal, Port Wine NV na / 16
8. Sparkling wines and Champagne that have subtle flavors of peach, grape, cherry or apple
Gruet, New Mexico, Blanc De Noirs Brut 5 / 9
Langlois-Cremant de Loire, France, Rosé 6 / 12
Santa Margherita, Italy, Prosecco 6 / 12
California Bubbleworks, Napa, Cabernet NV 7 / 13
Bottle List
Sparkling Wine & Champagne
Gruet, Blanc de Noirs, New Mexico, Brut NV 34
Santa Margherita, Italy, Prosecco NV 56
Langlois-Cremant de Loire, Brut Rosé NV 56
California Bubbleworks, Napa, Cabernet NV 58
Bollinger Special Cuvee, Champagne, Brut NV 120
Bollinger 'Grand Annee', Champagne, Brut 1999 225
Riesling
Kung Fu Girl, Washington, Riesling 2007 34
Leonard Kreusch, Spätlese, Germany, Riesling 2007 40
Leonard Kreusch, Auslese, Germany, Riesling 2006 48
Ste Michelle & Loosen 'Eroica', Washington, Riesling 2007 64
Josmeyer 'Le Kotttabe', Alsace, Riesling 2005 72
Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris
MacMurray Ranch, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Gris 2007 32
A to Z, Oregon, Pinot Gris 2007 34
Maso Canali, Trentino, Pinot Grigio 2007 36
Kettmeir, Italy, Pinot Grigio 2006 40
Sauvignon Blanc
Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 32
Markham, Napa, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 34
Whitehaven, Marlborough, NZ, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 40
Hanna, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 40
Wairau River, Marlborough, NZ, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 56
Viognier & Rhone White
Bridlewood, Central Coast, Viognier 2007 36
M. Chapoutier, ‘Belleruche’, Côtes du Rhône, Blanc 2006 44
Baglio di Pianetto 'Ficilgno', Sicily, Viognier/Insolia 2004 48
Treana White, Central Coast, Viognier/Marsanne 2007 62
Chardonnay
Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina, Chardonnay 2007 32
La Noble, France, Chardonnay 2005 34
Tangley Oaks, Santa Barbara, Chardonnay 2006 40
Freemark Abbey, Napa, Chardonnay 2005 44
Chanson, Viré-Clessé, Burgundy, Chardonnay 2006 48
Mer Soleil, 'Silver', Santa Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay 2006 62
Mer Soleil, 'Barrel Fermented', Santa Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay 2006 62
Terlato, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay 2006 74
Interesting Whites
Augey, France, White Bordeaux 2006 34
Freie Weingärtner, Wachau, Austria, Grüner Veltliner 2007 36
Bodegas, Martín Códax, Rías Baixas, Spain, Albariño 2004 40
Boutari Mantinia, Greece, Moschofilero 2006 40
Reggae Rhapsody, California, Proprietary Blend 2006 42
Seven Daughters, California, Winemaker’s Blend NV 48
Josmeyer, Alsace, Pinot Blanc 2001 48
Conundrum, California, Proprietary Blend 2006 56
Rose & Blush
Pink Criquet, Bordeaux, Rosé 2007 36
M. Chapoutier 'Belleruche', Côtes du Rhône, Rosé 2007 44
Pinot Noir
MacMurray Ranch, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2006 40
Whitehaven, Marlborough, NZ, Pinot Noir 2006 52
A to Z, Oregon, Pinot Noir 2007 52
Willamette Valley Vineyards 'Whole Cluster', Oregon, Pinot Noir 2007 58
Handley, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 64
MacMurray Ranch, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir 2006 78
Belle Glos, 'Clark & Telephone', Santa Maria Valley, Pinot Noir 2007 108
Italian Red
Straccali, Chianti Classico,
Sangiovese 2005 34
IL Falchetto, Italy, Barbera d’Asti 2005 56
IL Poggione, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese 2006 64
IL Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese 2001 66
Testamatta 'Soffocone', Tuscany, Italian Blend 2006 98
Gaja 'Sito Moresco', Langhe, Italian Blend 2005 110
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta 'Rennina', Brunello di Montalcino, Italian Blend 2000 225
Syrah & Rhone Blends
Bridlewood, Central Coast, Syrah 2005 32
Four Sisters, SE Australia, Shiraz 2005 34
Preludio, Mendoza, Argentina, Syrah 2005 44
Terlato and Chapoutier, Victoria, Australia, Shiraz 2006 52
Laurence Feraud 'Seguret', Côtes du Rhône Villages, Rhone Blend 2006 52
Two Hands 'Gnarley Dudes', Barossa Valley, Australia, Shiraz 2007 64
Treana Red, Paso Robles, Cabernet/Syrah/Merlot 2005 74
Cirrus, South Africa, Syrah 2004 110
Two Hands 'Lily’s Garden', McLaren Vale, Shiraz 2006 144
M. Chapoutier 'La Bernadine', Châteauneuf du Pape, Rhone 2006 165
Merlot
Candor Lot 1, California, Merlot 44
Tangley Oaks, Napa, Merlot 2005 48
Rutherford Hill, Napa, Merlot 2004 60
Markham, Napa, Merlot 2004 64
Duckhorn, Napa, Merlot 2006 102
Cabernet Sauvignon
Preludio, Mendoza, Argentina, Cabernet 2004 48
Markham, Napa, Cabernet 2005 54
Rutherford Hill, Napa, Cabernet 2005 70
Terlato, 'Angels Peak', Napa, Cabernet/Merlot 2004 74
Jarvis, Napa, Cabernet 2001 150
Chimney Rock, 'Elevage', Napa, Cabernet Blend 2005 186
Caymus, Special Select, Napa, Cabernet 2003 245
Zinfandel
Black Eye, 'Round One', California, Zinfandel NV 34
Rancho Zabaco, 'Heritage Vines', Sonoma County, Zinfandel 2006 40
Candor Lot 1, California, Zinfandel NV 44
Alderbrook, 'Old Vines', Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel 2003 54
Layer Cake, Italy, Primitivo 2006 48
Interesting Red
Martin Codax 'ERGO', Rioja, 2005 32
Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina, Malbec 2006 34
Notro Tinto de Montana, Argentina, Bonardo/Sangiovese 2007 34
Guardian Peak 'Frontier', South Africa, Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot 2005 40
Mont Gras Reserva, Chile, Carmenere 2007 42
Pannaroz Jumilla, Spain, Mourvedre/Grenache/Syrah 2006 36
Marqués de Riscal Reserva, Rioja, Tempranillo/Graciano y Mazuelo 2004 52
Dessert Wine
IL Falchetto, Italy, Moscato d’Asti 2006 50
IL Falchetto, Italy, Brachetto d’Acqui 2006 50
Two Hands 'Brillant Disguise', Australia, Muscat 2008 56
Peller Estate Ice Wine, Canada, Vidal Blanc 2004 375ml 126