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CHAMPAGNE
& SPARKLING WINES
109
Dom Perignon Grand Cuvee, (
Champagne
) V 1995 $ 190
Fresh toast aromas combine with layers of citrus, brioche, and minerals.
111 L. Roederer Brut Premier (
Champagne
) NV $ 85
Fresh fruit and hawthorn aromas with flavors of apples, pears, berries, and
almonds.
112 L. Roederer Cristal Grand Cuvee Brut
(
Champagne
)
V 1995 $ 350
Layers of citrus, vanilla, pear and nutmeg that harmonize and linger on the
finish.
113 Martini & Rossi
Asti
(
Italy
) NV $ 30
Ripe peach and juicy apricot flavors with a soft, gentle tanginess.
114 Moet & Chandon White Star
Extra-Dry (
Champagne
)
NV $ 60
Rich and a touch sweet, exuding citrus and honey flavors on an easygoing
frame.
115 Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut (
Champagne
)
NV $ 60
Buttery aromas with fig and pear flavors and a rather soft balance.
116 Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Champagne (
Champagne
) V
1995 $ 170
Subtle, complex accents of toasted almond complement the base of fine fruit
flavor.
117
Pol Roger Rose (Champagne) V 1993 $ 110
Rich and fleshy, this rosé unfolds flavors of black cherry, brioche
and coffee.
118
J. Schram by Schramsberg Cremant (
Napa
) V $ 55
Off-dry, with a trace of honey, pear and spice that finish with a rich
aftertaste.
119
Taittinger La Francaise Brut (
Champagne
)
NV $ 75
A posh texture with ample fruit flavors accented by vanilla and almond.
120 Veuve-Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (
Champagne
) NV $ 80
A bracing, crowd-pleasing
Champagne
, boasting almond, honey and ginger flavors.
WHITE, BLUSH, AND SPARKLING WINES Glass
/ Bottle
001
Chardonnay, Caliterra (Valle
Central
,
Chile
) $ 6 / $ 22
Refreshing, with
a clean, lively texture, good acidity, and notes of apple, pear and hazelnut.
002
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson V.R. (
California
) $ 8 / $ 30
Ripe and
creamy, with juicy pear, apple, melon and fig notes.
003
Chardonnay, Sterling V.C. (
California
) $ 8.50 / $ 32
Aromas and
rich, ripe flavors of golden delicious apples, caramel, and cinnamon toast
with lingering lemon pudding and baked apple flavors.
004
Fume Blanc, Ferrari-Carano (
Sonoma
) $ 8.50 / $ 32
Spicy vanilla
notes swirled into lively apple, pear and citrus flavors. A barrel fermented
white of great finesse and character.
005 Pinot Grigio, MezzaCorona (Trentino) $ 6.50 / $ 24
A light,
pleasantly refreshing texture with tangy fruit flavors and aromas of fresh
minerals.
009 Grillo, Feudo d’Arancio (Sicilia) $ 8 / $ 30
Indigenous to
Sicily
with aromas and flavors of pear, golden apple, and melon.
Medium-bodied, fleshy, yet crisp.
006
Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo (
Marlborough
,
New
Zealand
) $ 8.50 / $ 32
Balanced and
harmonious this smooth-textured wine has a streak of grapefruit and pear
flavors.
306 Riesling, Piesporter Goldtropfchen, F. Reh & Son $ 7.50 / $ 28
(M.S.R.,
Germany
) Fruity and refreshing with ripe, juicy apricot and peach flavors balanced by notes of lemon and lime.
007
White Zinfandel, Beringer (
California
) $ 5 / $ 19
Fresh flavors
of strawberries, ripe pears, honeysuckle and sweet citrus.
008
Sparkling Brut, Mumm Brut Prestige (
Napa
) 187 ml “Split” $ 8.50
Bright and
tangy, with a core of lemon and lime flavors and a toasty, fresh finish with
hints of apple and pear.
RED WINES Glass / Bottle
011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling V.C. (
California
) $ 8.50 / $ 32
Rich aromas
and flavors of black currant, plum, and cassis, with hints of cocoa.
014 Chianti, Frescobaldi (Toscana) $ 7.50 / $ 28
A subtle,
medium-bodied Chianti, with plenty of dried cherry and blackberry character.
015
Merlot, Caliterra (Valle
Central
,
Chile
) $ 6.50 / $ 24
This generous
red shows plum, chocolate and cola flavors with ripe tannins.
016
Red Blend, Van Loveren The River Red (Robertson, So.
Africa
) $ 8.50 / $ 32
Light,
smooth, and fruity, this unwooded red has brambly aromas and ripe plum and
red berries on the palate.
017
Merlot, Bollini (
Italy
) $ 8 / $ 30
An elegant
wine with nicely integrated tannins and appealing tobacco-scented cherry and
currant flavors.
018
Merlot,
Columbia
Crest
Grand Estates (
Columbia
Valley
) $ 7 / $ 27
Beautifully
articulated berry, cherry and delicately herbal flavors, picking up some
spicy-smoky notes on the polished finish.
019
Pinot Noir, Erath (
Willamette
Valley
) $ 9.50 / $ 36
Fragrant and
appealing, with spicy berry flavors that linger on the soft finish.
020 Sangiovese, Santa Cristina (Toscana) $ 7.50 / $ 28
Raspberry
aromas and flavors in this medium-bodied Italian red, along with a soft
texture and a light, fruity finish. Focused and clean.
023 Nero d’Avola, Feudo d’Arancio (Sicilia) $ 8.75 / $ 35
Ripe, smooth and full-flavored, with dried plum and cherry notes, dark and delicious
021
Shiraz
,
Lindeman’s (
South
Australia
) $ 7.50 / $ 28
Not shy on
flavor, offering ripe plum, currant and pepper galore. A wonderful finish.
024
Syrah
,
Ch.
Ste.
Michelle (
Columbia
Valley
) $ 8 / $ 32
A delicious
mouthful of plum, blackberry and cherry fruit that mingles on the creamy
finish with hints of vanilla and exotic spices.
022
Zinfandel, Ravenswood V.B. (
California
) $ 8 / $ 30
Concentrated
dried wild berry, dried raspberry and strawberry jam flavors. Pretty vanilla
tones linger on the finish.
026 Dry Red Wine, Colosi (Sicilia) $ 7.50 / $ 28
Full bodied with rich flavors of dried and fresh cherries.
HALF BOTTLES
030 Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr (Paso Robles) $ 21
Concentrated
raisin, plum and cherry flavors framed by a ripe tannic structure.
031
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi (
Napa
) $ 28
Classic
Cabernet aromas and flavors of currant, toasty, vanilla and brown sugar
complexity. Very seductive and elegant.
032
Chardonnay, Niebaum-Coppola Diamond Series (
California
) $ 19
Aromas of
ripe pear and exotic tropical fruit, bound with hints of vanilla. Flavors of
lush guava, pineapple and honeydew.
033
Meritage, Franciscan Magnificat (
Napa
) $ 38
Smooth and
seductive, with pretty toasty oak, spice, currant and black cherry flavors.
Mocha, raspberry and cinnamon come in on the finish.
034
Merlot, Clos du Bois (
Sonoma
) $ 22
Generous and
supple, here's a nice mouthful of spicy red cherry and plum flavors that
linger on the finish.
036
Merlot, Niebaum-Coppola Diamond Series (
California
) $ 21
Aromas of
bright red cherries and clove spice with supple red plum and black cherry
flavors. Light milk chocolate and vanilla on the long finish.
037
California
Bordeaux
Blend, Opus One (
Napa
) $ 120
A rich,
decidedly earthy style showing currant, anise, black cherry, mineral, leather
and sage flavors that are focused and complex.
038
California
Bordeaux
Blend, Cain Five (
Napa
) $ 70
Rich and
earthy, with a leathery, mineral streak running through a plush core of black
cherry, currant, and sage.
CHARDONNAY (
USA
)
201
Beringer Vineyards (
Napa
)
$ 32
Ripe, rich
and flavorful, with layers of pear, apple, melon, fig and spice.
202
Byron Estate (
Santa Maria
) $
40
Expressive
and exotic, with lots of juicy pear, pineapple, citrus, mineral and spice.
Elegant, rich, complex and concentrated.
203
Cakebread (
Napa
) $
75
A tightly
focused, rich array of complex flavors. Lots of smoke, toast, vanilla,
tangerine, nectarine and spicy pear flavors.
205
Chalk Hill Winery (
Sonoma
) $ 78
Bold, ripe,
and complex, brimming with flavors of rich fig, pear, pineapple and toasty
oak that linger on the long and complex finish.
206
Chateau Souverain (
Sonoma
) $ 32
Rich,
complex, refined yet flavor-packed style, with lots of rich pear, fig,
hazelnut and melon flavors accented by spicy, toasty oak.
207
Clos du Bois Winery (
Sonoma
) $ 30
Spicy in
character, with hints of apple, pear, citrus and spice, turning elegant and
delicate on the finish.
208
Far Niente (
Napa
) $
78
A brilliantly
crafted wine, loaded with juicy pear, apple, spice and citrus notes. Subtle
background oak nuances, with a burst of fruit and a long aftertaste.
209
Ferrari-Carano (
Alexander
Valley
) $ 48
Complex and
concentrated, with lovely pear, apricot, tangerine and melon flavors that
gain in opulence and pick up a pleasingly spicy note.
211
Jordan
(
Russian
River
Valley
) $ 52
Ripe and elegant, with spicy pear, citrus and melon notes. Well balanced, with a clean, fruity aftertaste.
213 Robert Mondavi Winery (Carneros) $ 56
Serves up a
tight, flinty beam of complex flavors with refreshing citrus, pear, hazelnut,
anise and butterscotch flavors.
CHARDONNAY (
USA
) cont.
214
Sonoma-Cutrer
Russian
River
Ranches (
Sonoma
)
$ 37
Tight and
crisp, with a flinty edge to the narrow band of pear, spice and apricot,
slowly unfolding to reveal more nuance and complexity.
215 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Reserve (
Napa
) $ 70
An elegant,
understated style, with lots of spicy pear, apple and hazelnut notes.
216 Stags’ Leap Winery (
Napa
) $ 45
Elegantly structured with modest creamy pear, fig, vanilla, nutmeg and
butter notes, finishing with a long, complex aftertaste.
217 Steele
California
Cuvee (
Lake
County
) $ 40
Up-front fruit and spice make this wine distinctive, with tiers of fig,
pear, melon, apricot and nutmeg cascading to a long, intricate finish.
218 Stonestreet (
Alexander
Valley
) $ 40
Sharply focused, rich and complex with pretty pear, fig, melon and apricot
flavors. Turns spicy- anise and cedar, with a long finish.
INTERNATIONAL CHARDONNAY
415 Van Loveren (Robertson, So.
Africa
) $ 35
Intensely flavorful with profuse honey, orange, apricot, butter and
vanilla aromas and flavors that linger a long time on the finish.
421 Meursault, Domaine Michelot Grand Charrons (Cotes de Beaune) $ 70
Plenty of yummy marzipan, smoke, wet stone, matchstick, crisp acidity and
ripe fruit.
422 Pouilly-Fuisse, Louis Jadot (
Macon
) $ 42
Clean, with some nice midpalate richness and good fruit concentration.
423 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive (Cotes de Beaune) $ 110
A very nice white
Burgundy
,
clean and fresh, shows layers of subtle and medium-toasted oak, with
concentrated fruit and a silky finish.
OTHER DELICIOUS INTERNATIONAL WHITE WINES
303 White Blend, Conundrum by Caymus (
California
) $ 42
Fragrant and intense, with a medley of orange rind, floral, vanilla and
ripe honeydew melon flavors.
307 Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek (
Sonoma
) $ 36
A ripe medley of fig, nectarine, vanilla and butter notes are highlighted
by crisp acidity.
308 Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Reserve
(
Marlborough
,
New
Zealand
) $ 38
Intense floral aromas mingle with ripe grapefruit and hints of fig, sour apple, all backed by a firm mineral backbone. Delicious and concentrated.
ITALIAN WHITE WINES
401 Chardonnay, Cabreo La Pietra (Toscana) $ 42
Full-bodied yet refined and subtle, with cream, melon, apple and lightly
toasted oak.
402 Gavi di Gavi, Bruno Broglia (Piemonte) $ 36
Interesting aromas of lemons and limes, with a hint of coconut.
Medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and a medium finish.
403 Gavi di Gavi, La Scolca Black Label (Piemonte) $ 75
Fresh, with green apple and sherbety mineral character, with a hint of
lemon. Medium bodied with a clean, mineral finish.
408 Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita
(Alto
Adige
) $ 40
Very fresh aromas of lemons and minerals follow through to a medium-bodied
palate, with light spice and a clean finish.
409 Fiano d’Avellino, Feudi di
San Gregorio (
Campania
) $ 40
Delicious with interesting aromas of apples, pears, cream and hints of
minerals in this medium-bodied white. A lovely, creamy texture with loads of
ripe fruit.
MERLOT
501 Clos du Bois (
Alexander
Valley
) $ 38
Bright and appealing for its smooth currant and floral flavors, finishing
firm and bright.
502 Robert Mondavi Winery
(Stags’ Leap District,
Napa
) $ 58
From select vineyards in Stags’ Leap District, full-bodied, smooth, classic Merlot aromas and flavors of cedar, plum, cassis, and cinnamon.
503 Carmenet Dynamite (
North
Coast
) $ 42
An elegant, graceful Merlot, supple in texture, with ripe plum, herb,
currant, game and cherry notes, holding its flavor and focus.
504 Ferrari-Carano (
Sonoma
) $ 48
Smooth, ripe and polished, with gentle tannins and a pretty core of juicy
plum and blackberry flavors.
505 Provenance (
Napa
) $ 52
Smooth, rich and creamy, with coffee, toasty oak, currant and dried plum.
506 Franciscan (
Oakville
) $ 40
Spreads out plenty of ripe, tasty flavors, with a core of currant,
blackberry and cherry and finishes with a nice touch of toasty, cedary oak.
507 J. Lohr Los Osos (Paso Robles) $ 35
Simple and fruity, with a definite stamp of wood. Fresh and light, with
exuberant cherry flavors and a dash of herb.
508 Kenwood Massara (
Sonoma
) $ 42
Well balanced, with attractive herb, currant and cedary oak flavors that
are intense and concentrated.
509 Duckhorn Vineyards (
Napa
) $ 98
Well-balanced with velvety tannins that are nicely integrated with oak and lead to a ripe, full finish.
510 St. Francis Reserve (
Sonoma
) $ 70
An opulent rich and oaky style delivering layers of currant, black cherry,
coconut, cedar and spice with a long and intricate finish.
511 St. Clement (
Napa
) $ 48
Herb, chocolate, cherry, coffee and sage aromas lead to flavors that are
both rich and elegant, showing a measure of restraint and delicacy.
513 Stags’ Leap Winery (
Napa
) $ 58
Distinctive for its candied cherry, plum, strawberry and berryish flavors,
with supple tannins and good length.
514
Sterling
(
Napa
) $ 42
Very complete, with ripe plum, currant and black cherry flavors. Wonderful
balance and finesse, with fine, integrated tannins.
516 Stonestreet (
Alexander
Valley
) $ 50
Smooth-textured, well-focused, with spicy, herb and cherry flavors that
pick up an earthy, herbal, cedary flavor on the finish.
PINOT NOIR
601
Bethel
Heights
(
Willamette
Valley
) $ 48
Certified sustainably grown under international standards, the signature
of this wine is intense black cherry fruit with hints of black pepper.
602 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard (
Santa Maria
) $ 40
Layers of ripe plum, black cherry, wild berry and roasted coffee flavors
that are intense and concentrated.
603 La Crema (
Russian
River
Valley
) $ 46
Firm structure provides the right frame for the ripe, spicy black cherry
and berry flavors.
607
Sterling
Winery
Lake
(
Napa
) $ 46
Smooth, with a silky entry, ripe, rich plum and black cherry fruit, light
touches of spice and oak, and a complex, fruity aftertaste. Deftly balanced,
fun to drink.
609
Willamette
Valley
Vineyards (
Willamette
Valley
) $ 36
Bright and juicy, with firm tannins surrounding a lively core of
blackberry and spice flavors that linger nicely on the finish.
DELICIOUS INTERNATIONAL RED WINES
703 Pinotage, Montestell (
Paarl
,
South Africa
) $ 34
Oak, banana and briary rhubarb flavors are offered up in this fun,
different red. Try it with hearty fare.
706 Tuscan Blend, Ferrari-Carano
Siena
(
Sonoma
) $ 46
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec with ripe and juicy
plum, black cherry and cranberry flavors with spice and tight tannins on the
finish.
704 Syrah, Niebaum-Coppola Diamond
Series (
California
) $ 36
Generous aromas of black plums, raspberries and fresh violets. Cedar,
vanilla and licorice add depth. Dark chocolate and pepper spice highlight the
long finish.
980 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau
LaGardine (
Rhone
Valley
) $ 68
Firm and opulent, it displays nice terroir as it brings out wet earth,
mineral and an interesting tannin structure with lots of fruit, spice and
mocha.
708 Malbec, Gascon (
Mendoza Valley
,
Argentina
) $ 28
Intense purple color with intense red and black cherry and sweet oak
flavors, a rich mid palate, and a soft velvety finish.
709
Shiraz
, Jacob’s Creek Reserve (
Southeastern Australia
) $ 38
Ripe and generous, a terrific mouthful of pure fruit that sends cascades
of berry, plum and cherry flavors across the palate, finishing fresh.
705 Zinfandel, Edmeades (Mendocino) $ 40
Smooth, elegant, supple texture and attractive cherry, berry, spice and
vanilla flavors. Finishes with firm but mild tannins.
711 Zinfandel, Ridge (
Sonoma
) $ 38
Dense and earthy, delivering layers of cherry, wild berry, raspberry,
cedar and spice, turning supple and polished, culminating in a long
aftertaste.
714 Zinfandel, Cosentino The Zin (
Napa
) $ 55
Lots to admire in this ripe, fruity, complex Zin, with pretty blackberry and black cherry flavors.
712 Red Blend, Robert Sinskey Vineyard
Reserve (
Napa
) $ 72
Tightly structured, with a firm band of cedar, currant, spice and anise notes.
WINES FROM
TUSCANY
902 Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi $ 98
Solid and focused, with mineral, blackberry and licorice character.
Full-bodied and very chunky, with lots of round tannins and a long, long
finish
903
Brunello di Montalcino
,
Il
Poggione $110
Full-bodied and very soft, with aromas of ripe fruit, berry and meat,
caressing, fine tannins and a fruity, multilayered finish.
905 Chianti Classico Riserva, Antinori Tenute Marchese $ 62
A delicious red, with loads of raspberry and milk chocolate character.
Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty, berry aftertaste.
906 Chianti Classico Riserva, Nozzole $ 45
Attractive aromas of Christmas cake, with hints of spices. Medium-bodied,
with light yet silky tannins and a fruity finish.
907 Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino Ducale Gold $ 60
Attractive aromas of lilacs and raspberries. Medium-bodied, with silky
tannins and a fruity, vanilla
aftertaste.
908 Chianti Classico Riserva, Conti Machiavelli $ 45
Light, elegant aromas and flavors of rose petals, cherries, vanilla, and
hazelnut.
909 Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino Ducale $ 42
Well-structured with aromas of raisins, cloves and sage. Full- to
medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a long, fruity aftertaste.
946 Toscana Rosso, Avignonesi $ 38
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with pretty orange peel, berry
and chocolate character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish.
912 Rosso di Montalcino, Poliziano $ 38
Clean, balanced and delicious with lots of raspberry aromas.
Medium-bodied, with good fruit and a light finish.
SUPER-TUSCANS
901 Argiano Solengo $ 130
Full-bodied and chewy, with an abundance of tobacco, cedar and berry
character. Loads of fruit and a long, long finish.
913 Ricasoli Casalfero $ 80
Beautiful and balanced, with plum, violet and vanilla character.
Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh and refined aftertaste.
915 Antinori Guado al Tasso $ 98
Aromas of red licorice, with cut flowers and cumin and a hint of tarragon. Full-bodied, with tight and firm tannins, yet fresh and solid.
928 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Le Volte $ 52
Light aromas of prunes and freshly cut flowers. Medium-bodied, with light
tannins and a jammy, fresh finish.
921 Cabreo Il Borgo $ 78
Aromas of prunes, spices and coffee follow through to a medium- to
full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fruity, chocolaty aftertaste.
923 Fonterutoli Siepe $ 145
Subtle aromas of milk chocolate, toasted oak and berries. Full-bodied and
velvety, with loads of beautiful fruit and a long, sophisticated finish.
925 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia $ 225
A cool and sleek Tuscan red, with tarragon and fresh sage aromas,
blackberry and cherry undertones. Full-bodied, very sophisticated, and
reserved.
926 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia $ 280
Complex aromas of minerals, berries, tobacco and shells. Full-bodied, with
well-integrated tannins and a succulent, refined aftertaste.
927 Antinori Tignanello $ 115
Attractive plum, cherry and berry aromas, with a hint of toasted oak.
Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a lovely, sweet fruit, berry aftertaste.
Delicious.
CABERNET – MERLOT BLENDS
802 Red Blend, Ferrari-Carano Tresor
Reserve (
Sonoma
) $ 78
Lots of up-front, ripe black cherry, plum and wild berry flavors, leading
to a firm yet supple texture and finishing with depth and richness.
701 Meritage, Franciscan Magnificat (
Napa
) $ 78
Smooth and seductive, with pretty toasty oak, spice, currant and black
cherry flavors. Mocha, raspberry and cinnamon come in on the finish.
702 Meritage, Beringer Alluvium (
Knights
Valley
) $ 58
Solid with ripe currant, plum, black cherry and cedar notes. Firm on the
finish.
707 Claret, Niebaum-Coppola Diamond
Series (
California
) $ 38
Broad aromas of sandalwood and spice followed by layers of black currant,
berry, and dark chocolate flavors with hints of sweet vanilla on the wine's
lengthy finish.
825 B.V. Tapestry (
Napa
) $ 70
Deeply concentrated with ripe plum, currant, anise, green olive and cedar
notes.
806 Cain Cellars Cain Five (
Napa
) $ 120
A dark, rich style with leathery game notes and plenty of ripe currant and plum flavors.
820 Opus One (
Napa
) $ 250
An exquisite, complex, stylish wine, wearing a cloak of earthy, leathery
tannins around flavors of mineral, currant, earth and blackberry.
713 Red Blend,
Col
Solare by Antinori (
Columbia
Valley
) $ 98
Rich and resonant, with a powerful mouthful of black cherry, anise, black
pepper and cedar flavors, all echoing elegantly on the open-textured, focused
finish.
821 Black Opal Reserve (
Barossa Valley
,
Australia
) $ 35
Classically elegant with a lifted bouquet of berry, cassis, ripe cherry
and mint. Full-flavored and balanced.
Bordeaux
973 St. Julien, Chateau Gruaud La Rose
(
Bordeaux
) $ 150
Wonderful aromas of flowers, currants and citrus. Full-bodied, yet
refined, with a core of fruit that tastes like crushed raspberries.
975 Pauillac, Chateau Latour (
Bordeaux
) $ 400
Compacted aromas of crushed currants and minerals, with roses and lilacs.
Full-bodied, with masses of silky, refined tannins and a long finish.
Stunning.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
801 B.V. Georges de Latour Private
Label (
Napa
) $ 140
Dense, rich and earthy, with broad, plush tannins and tiers of complex
currant, earth, cedar, black cherry, mineral and anise flavors.
827 Stags’ Leap Winery (
Napa
) $ 68
Beautifully polished, ripe and intricate Cabernet with layers of rich
currant, plum, mocha, sage and floral notes, finishing firm, with a complex
aftertaste.
803 Beringer Private Reserve (
Napa
) $ 130
Rich and flavorful, with layers of currant, black cherry, anise, cedar and
toasty vanilla-scented notes, finishing long and detailed.
804 Beringer (
Knights
Valley
) $ 46
Vanilla, cedar, cassis and roasted plum flavors have very good intensity,
with tart, gripping oak tannins that firm up in the finish.
805 Plumpjack (
Napa
) $ 98
A sleek, rich and beautifully balanced wine that combines layers of plush
currant, black cherry and plum-laced fruit with touches of earth, cedar and
tobacco.
807 Cakebread Cellars (
Napa
) $ 95
Rich, intense and spicy, a vibrant and complex wine with pure currant,
black cherry and blackberry fruit, enlivened by firm tannins and acidity.
808 Caymus (
Napa
) $ 125
Smooth, rich and polished, with an array of currant, anise, plum and
blackberry fruit. Pretty, toasty oak nuances add depth and dimension on the
finish.
809 Caymus Special Select (
Napa
) $ 210
Rich and concentrated, with layers of currant, mocha, black cherry and
wild berry, fairly gushing at midpalate. The finish is long, rich, and
intricate.
810 Clos du Bois (
Sonoma
) $ 35
Ripe and supple, appealing for its plum and cherry flavors and soft
tannins. Finishes with smoky, toasty oak notes.
811 Duckhorn Vineyards (
Napa)
$ 200
Dusty berry, currant, anise and cedary oak aromas follow through to a
rich, concentrated core of flavors on the palate.
813 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge
(
Columbia
Valley
) $ 48
Ripe and spicy, with a lot of bay leaf, cedar and herb notes weaving
through black cherry and currant flavors all on a polished frame.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON (cont.)
814
Jordan
(
Alexander
Valley
) $ 75
An elegant, graceful style, with ripe cherry, currant, green olive and
bell pepper notes that are focused and well-mannered.
815 Provenance (
Napa
) $ 60
Smooth texture, with firm, complex, coffee ground, currant, leather and
spice, showing a beefy side on the finish, where the tannins firm up.
Well-balanced.
816 Kenwood Jack London (
Sonoma
) $ 52
Currant, raspberry and spicy, toasty oak pick up firm tannins and
lingering herb notes on the focused finish.
819 Carmenet Dynamite (
North
Coast
) $ 44
Ripe, rich, concentrated currant, plum and blackberry fruit, with firm
tannins around the edges.
823 Niebaum-Coppola Cask $105
Firm, intense, spicy tannins built around a core of juicy plum, berry,
currant and black cherry.
824 Rombauer (
Napa
) $ 58
Elegant, with supple cedar, plum and black cherry flavors of polish and
finesse.
826 Staglin Family Vineyard (
Napa
) $140
tiers of dense, chewy, richly flavored currant, earth, blackberry, cherry, mineral and mocha. Finishes with a long, intense, plush aftertaste.T
829
Sterling
(
Napa
) $
44
Ripe, rich, complex fruit with elegant core flavors of currant, black
cherry, plum and spice are sharply focused, with supple, well-integrated
tannins.
831 Stonestreet (
Alexander
Valley)
$ 52
Supple, elegant, complex and well defined, with a pretty black cherry,
plum and wild berry character.
833 Silver Oak (
Alexander
Valley)
$ 120
Intense aromas of spice, tobacco, and leather with integrated flavors of
black currant, cedar, tea, and bitter chocolate.
PIEMONTE
931 Barbaresco, Michele Chiarlo $ 68
Aromas of plums with fruit tea. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a
fruity finish.
933 Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo $ 90
Wonderful aromas of ripe fruit, from strawberries to cherries.
Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a ripe and rich finish.
934 Gattinara, Travaglini $ 52
Mocha, smoky tea and dried fruit on the nose, with super-ripe, thick and
rich fruit, verging on raisins. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins and a
juicy finish.
DELICIOUS ITALIAN RED WINES
940 Amarone, Luigi Righetti (
Veneto
) $ 48
Gentle, ripe plum, with hints of mocha and saddle leather make for a mild, softer-style Amarone.
941 Amarone della Valpolicella, Cesari
(
Veneto
) $ 58
Nutty, spicy accents layered over good fruit flavors for a mellow-tasting
but full-bodied experience.
942 Amarone della Valpolicella, Masi (
Veneto
) $ 80
Traditional Amarone character here, with currants, raisins, leather and
coffee. Medium-bodied, with a fresh, tangy palate and spicy fruit finish.
947 Amarone della Valpolicella,
Allegrini (
Veneto )
$ 110
Dark and broody, with loads of raisin, mineral and tar character. Full-bodied, with fresh, spicy fruit on the palate, big velvety tannins and a long finish.
943 Rubrato, Feudi di San Gregorio (
Campania
) $ 42
Interesting aromas of plums, tea and flowers follow through to medium- to
full-bodied flavors, with black pepper and cherry character, and a ripe
finish.
945 La Segreta Rosso, Planeta (Sicilia) $ 42
Lots of plummy character with hints of chocolate. Medium-bodied, with
medium tannins and a long cherry aftertaste.
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