05' "Naked" Chardonnay, Santa Barbara 7 Glass / 22 Bottle
Naturally balanced wine, no wood here, with a crisp nose and palate of apple, pear, and white peaches, finishing with a hint of citrus. Nice, clean, and easy drinking. Touted as one of the best Chardonnay values
in a long time.
05' Rombauer Chardonnay, Carneros 59 Bottle
Beautifully rich wine with layers of tropical fruit that opens into buttery textures of apple and pear that slide across the palate. Hints of citrus add to an exquisite, long finish.
04' Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, Fiorella 89 Bottle
Bold, rich, 90 rated wine with ripe spicy green apple, melon, and figs. A creamy finish frolics with hints of hazelnut to make a very complete wine.
PINOT GRIGIO'S
06' Bracco Pinot Grigio 8 Glass / 25 Bottle
Lorraine Bracco, from the Soprano's, has made an easy drinking Italian Alps white that is a fruit forward wine with an intense fruity nose and delicate hints of flowers.
06' Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 12 Glass / 42 Bottle
Clean, dry white wine, with an intense nose of lemon grass and pears. Crisp acidity with supple, and not too sweet, golden apple flavors.
SAUNVIGNON BLANC'S
05' Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, California 7 Glass / 22 Bottle
Classical varietal notes are preserved thru 100% stainless steel fermentation. This wine exhibits succulent fruit forward flavors and aromas of passion fruit, melon, and citrus with a flutter of jasmine.
06' Turnbull Sauvignon Blanc "Estate", Oakville 34 Bottle
Critically acclaimed wine with a great value. Ripe and round flavors of vibrant honeydew melon and honeysuckle mingle with a sunny core of tropical fruits. Creamy mouthwatering textures add to a beautiful finish. Consistently a 90 plus rated wine.
WHITE VARIETAL OFFERINGS
06' Buffalo Grove White Zinfandel, California 5 Glass / 16 Bottle
It's a very well made white zinfandel.
06' Martin Codax Albarino, Rias Baixas 7 Glass / 22 Bottle
This Spanish white wine defies logic, and comes thru with fantastic layers of fruits, excellent balance, and then finishes with key lime and smooth hints of vanilla. Great summertime wine.
05' Poet's Leap Riesling, Columbia Valley 13 Glass / 42 Bottle
This 93 rated wine out of the Long Shadows project in Washington is an exquisite, expressive wine with lively flavors of fresh melon, honey, and ripe apricot sprinkled with spice. Hints of citrus jump on the palate leaving a vibrant, racy impression across a long, clean finish.
05' Turnbull Viognier "Estate" 59 Bottle
Fresh, ripe aromas of honeysuckle, citrus and magnolia blossoms lead to a rich, creamy mouthfeel with luscious white peach, apricot, and honey. This 91 rated wine lingers with fresh fruit on the smooth finish. A fantastic substitute for any Chardonnay drinker.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
05' Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley 8 Glass / 25 Bottle
A solid and concentrated Chilean red with aromas of cassis, cherries and spices enticing the beholder. Light bodied and fresh with good red ripe fruits and grape, finished with discreet toast flavors. This wine achieved an 85 rating from Wine and Spectator.
04' Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon "Estate" 45 Half Bottle / 83 Bottle
Year in and year out, one of Napa Valley's most respected Cabernet's, and this youngster may be the best one yet. Critically acclaimed, with a 95 rating, this rich and seductive red entices with aromas of cassis, mint, dried cherries, with a hint of smoke. Deeply filled flavors fully live up to promise as all the pieces fit beautifully together.
02' Emilio's Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon "Reserve", Oakville 93 Bottle
Wonderfully intense wine with a deep purple color and big aromas of currants, black cherries, and roasted vanilla beans with hints of smoky oak. Chewy tannins give way to a very well balanced, and supple wine. Absolutely splendid and 93 rated by Vinfolio
CHIANTI'S
04' Ruffino Chianti 6 Glass / 19 Bottle
A brilliant ruby red colored wine with aromas of fresh violets. Dry and medium bodied, a harmonious red with a smoky ripe cherry finish. Complex, but not an imposing figure.
04' Ruffino Riserva Ducale, Chianti Classico 49 Bottle
This classic 100% Sangiovese wine is full of ripe fruit, violet, and iris aromas. Has a broading red brick color that hints to it's old Italian heritage. Taste is full bodied, dry, and concentrated with a firm texture. This is what a Chianti Classico should be.
MERLOT'S
04' Terra Noble Merlot, Maule Valley 7 Glass / 22 Bottle
Very attractive red and ruby color with blue overtones given by the addition of 5% Carmenere grape. This Chilean wine is a fruit forward wine, with both aromas and flavors of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry. Easy drinking and smooth tannins are followed by tiny hints of chocolate.
04' Ferrari-Carano Merlot, Sonoma County 52 Bottle
Multi dimensional, velvety merlot with dark ruby color and a complex nose of cherry, blackberry, and exotic notes of licorice. Intricately woven, smooth flavors of boysenberry, huckleberry, and dark chocolate, with a silky caramel finish.
PINOT NOIR'S
05' Le Grand Pinot Noir, Limoux, France 7 Glass / 22 Bottle
A French Pinot that will surprise you with it's light and affable nature. Bright garnet in color, this wine has a slightly fruity nose with cherry overtones, while in the mouth flavors of blackberry, cherry, and currants come through. Will drink well with most dishes on the menu.
05' Robert Sinskey Pinot Noir, Carneros 37 Half Bottle / 68 Bottle
A gem-like ruby color emanates from the glass with clarity and brilliance. Intense fruity aromatics and flavors lean towards the exotic with notes of five spice, raspberries, cherries, and cranberries. Beneath the fruit, orange zest and thyme add to the complexity of this spectacular wine. Sip, and enjoy the taut, silky textures over inspired food and conversation.
04' Fiddlehead Pinot Noir "Lollapalooza", Santa Ynez Valley 94 Bottle
Another insanely crafted Pinot by Kathy Joseph that rolls out of the barred like a sex craved rock star. 94 rated by Wine Enthusiast, this wine has volumes of enticing aromatics and explosive flavors of blueberry, pomegranate, black cherry, and chocolate covered cherries dusted with exotic spices. Flavors are rounded by beautifully refined tannins making this Pinot an immediate, expressive, "WOW' wine.
RED VARIETAL OFFERINGS
05' Bodegas Castano Monastrell, Yecla 7 Glass / 22 Bottle
This Spanish wine was given a rating of 90 points by The Wine Advocate. A big, powerful, and spicy red with intense aromas of plums, blue fruits, and prunes. Layered flavors of less ripe red fruit are alive on the palate. Sit back, relax, and let this hedonistic effort breath for a minute or two.
04' Ercavio Tempranillo Roble 7 Glass / 22 Bottle
What an amazing value at this price when Robert Parker gave this wine a 92 rating. Classic Spanish red that is more purple in color. Aromas with floral notes are followed through on the nose with red and blackcurrants, blackberries, spice box, and tobacco. Let it breathe, and one will notice hints of peppermint and liquorice. The same impressions are found on the palate and tannins are barely noticeable with the richness of the wine.
04' Four Vines Zinfandel "Old Vine Cuvee", California 8 Glass / 25 Bottle
Critically acclaimed wine, and considered one the best Zinfandel values on the market. This wine has layers of berry fruit and anise aromas with hints of spice on the nose. On the palate, blackberry and spicy plum with a full, rich mouth feel. Excellent acidity, plenty of structure, and a velvety toasted finish.
04' Poggiotondo Toscano "The Blend" IGT 8 Glass /25 Bottle
This mini super Tuscan wine was given an 88 rating by The Wine Advocate. A blend of Sangiovese(40%), Syrah(30%), and Merlot(30%), create a dense ruby and purple hued wine with black cherry, strawberry, and currant characteristics. Corpulent textures, and sweet round tannins provide a nice long finish.
03' Bennett Lane Maximus, Napa Valley 55 Bottle
An amazing wine consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon(63%), Syrah(24%), Merlot(1 1%), and Petite Verdot(2%). A 90 rated wine by Wine and Spectator, this dark and mysterious red intrigues with it's complexity and depth of tiers of red currant fruits, wild berry, mocha, toffee, fresh earth and cedar notes. This beauty gains depth and length on the finish where the flavors fan out, ending with a firm, tannic aftertaste.
04' Long Shadows Saggi Sangiovese, Columbia Valley 83 Bottle
A masterful blend made by three pioneers in the business. Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari team up with Allen Shoup to create a super Tuscan red that consists of Sang iovese(35%), Cabernet(35%), Syrah(16%), and Barbera(14%). This 90 rated wine is smooth, chocolaty, and dark, with layers of black fruit aromas woven around a spicy vanilla core. Impeccably made wine.
PROSECCO
06' Folonari Brio Prosecco 7 Glass / 22 Bottle
Italian sparkling wine that has a well defined bouquet of candied fruits, almonds, and sweet-smelling flowers. Taste is very clean and gentle with natural sweetness and a aromatic finish.
