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| Cristalino Brut Cava |
Light and refreshing with notes of green apple, citrus, and a mild sweetness;
a great way to start any meal - Penedes, Spain, NV |
$split 5.50/20 |
| Scharffenberger Brut |
Mild flavors of vanilla and citrus zest characterize this crisp, dry Californian -
Mendocino, California, NV |
$32 |
| Zardeto Proseco (split) |
Refreshing citrus and mineral flavors with a clean, mildly sweet finish; a great way to start
any meal - Veneto, Italy, NV |
$7 |
| Deutz Brut Classic |
Lean yet complex; this traditional classic shows a bouquet of sweet toasted almond and
floral notes, followed by lingering flavors of pear, apple, and soft citrus, while finishing elegantly - Champagne, France, NV |
$65 |
| Heidsieck & Co Monopole 'Blue Top'(split) |
Supple, with notes of pear, lemon meringue, and marzipan; a true
classic - Champagne, France, NV |
$13.50 |
| Michele Chiarlo "Michele Chiarlo" Moscato di Asti (375 ml) |
Peach, honey, and apricot flavors with mellow,
soft bubbles; fizzy! delicious! irresistible - Piedmont, Italy, 2006 |
$ 9.75/18.50 |
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| Piancornello Rosso di Montalcino |
This "Baby Brunello" shows its pedigree with perfectly balanced earth,
ripe red fruit, and dried cherry; a well crafted Italian classic - Tuscany, Italy, 2004 |
$11.50/44 |
| Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon |
A velvety and balanced Cabernet, with dark fruit flavors and hints of
espresso and plum - Napa Valley, California, 2005 |
$7.50/28 |
| Luigi Coppo "Camp du Rouss" Barbera |
Rich and balanced, showing sweet smoke and an earthiness
that is complemented by notes of fresh raspberry - Piedmont, Italy, 2003 |
$9.50/36 |
| Madrona Zinfandel |
Blackberry jam and mild pepper dominate this famous Californian varietal - El Dorado, California, 2004 |
$7.25/27 |
| Mano a Mano |
Ripe raspberry, bright acidity, and mild notes of milk chocolate - La Mancha, Spain, 2004 |
$6.50/23 |
| Foris Pinot Noir |
Displays dried cherry and cider spice with aromas of black truffle; this Pinot strikes a
great balance of the 'New' and 'Old-world' styles - Rogue Valley, Oregon, 2005 |
$8.75/33 |
| Solo Maremma Micante |
A great entry into "Super Tuscans" (70% Sangiovese-30% Cabernet Sauvignon)
it shows rich red cherry, dried rose, and clove, with lively acidity - Tuscany, Italy, 2004 |
$7.25/27 |
| E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge |
This Rhone has red fruit and floral notes complemented by pepper and earth - Rhone, France, 2003 |
$7.50/28 |
| Indaba Pinotage |
Juicy, brambly berry flavors with sweet pipe tobacco and mild banana notes - Western Cape, South Africa, 2005 |
$6.50/24 |
| Boeger Barbera |
A foothill tradition; fresh raspberry and mild vanilla notes with a lingering spice -
El Dorado, California, 2005 |
$7.25/27 |
| Grant Burge Shiraz |
Fruit driven and balanced showing black cherry and boysenberry, finishing with notes
of cocoa and spice - Barossa Valley, Australia, 2004 |
$7.50/28 |
| Seven Terraces Pinot Noir |
Wild berry and black cherry cider accented by a mild smokiness and soft
minerality - Marlborough, New Zealand, 2005 |
$8.75/33 |
| La Playa Cabernet Sauvignon |
Flavors of currant and espresso characterize this easy drinking Cabernet;
finishes with oak and mild caramel - Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2005 |
$5.50/20 |
| Conde de Valdemar Crianza |
Juicy red raspberry and cherry flavors together with sweet tobacco and
earth notes define this classic crianza - Rioja, Spain, 2003 |
$7.00/26 |
| Durigutti Malbec |
This flagship Argentine varietal shows rich, dark berry flavors along with balanced
vanilla and spice - Mendoza, Argentina, 2004 |
$6.75/25 |
| Ursa "Paso Robles" Petite Sirah |
This local producer uses Paso Robles grapes to create a dense, fruit driven
wine with firm tannins that maintains a lushness throughout - El Dorado, California, 2003 |
$9.50/36 |
| Madrona Quintet |
This great local blend showcases the essential Bordeaux style of dark fruit and cedar
with semi-sweet chocolate and plum on the finish - El Dorado, California, 2002 |
$11.50/44 |
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| Karly Sauvignon Blanc |
Bright acidity and grapefruit, with balanced minerality - Amador, California, 2005 |
$6.00/22 |
| Chateau Grand Piquey Sauternes (375 ml) |
Elegant and golden in color, this wine shows a concentrated
sweetness accented by ripe peach, yellow apple, and honey flavors; not just for dessert! - Bordeaux, France, 2003 |
$11.50/21 |
| Heron Chardonnay |
Fruit driven and structured with mild vanilla, citrus, and pear notes - California, 2005 |
$6.00/22 |
| Rudolf Muller Riesling Spatlese |
Supple and rich, with ripe apricot, peach cobbler, and honey
flavors - Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany, 2005 |
$7.00/26 |
| Bucci Verdicchio |
This medium-bodied Italian is characterized by yellow and green apple with deliciously
balanced acidity on the finish - Marches, Italy, 2001 |
$6.75/25 |
| Santa Julia Torrontes |
The rich floral and peach nose provide delicious contrast to the clean mineral
crispness of the body; a uniquely Argentine pour - Mendoza, Argentina, 2005 |
$5.50/20 |
| 'Le Jaja de Jau' Rose |
This crisp, refreshing rose from Chateau de Jau shows balanced minerality and
notes of fresh strawberry and raspberry - Roussillon, France, 2005 |
$5.50/20 |
| Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Chablis |
This French Chardonnay shows floral notes and hints of ripe pear
that come together in a lean, complex body - Burgundy, France, 2006 |
$7.50/28 |
| Landmark "Overlook" Chardonnay |
A bouquet of green apple and melon followed by caramel apple and
hints of cinnamon, lemon zest, and mellow oak - California, 2004 |
$12.50/48 |
| David Girard "Coeur du Terroir Blanc" |
This unique Rhone style blend offers clean flavors of Granny
Smith apple and refreshing minerality, finishing with very faint notes of honeysuckle -
El Dorado, California, 2006 |
$ 10/38 |
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| Prazo de Roriz |
Traditionally-styled, structured and earthy with mild red fruit and lingering coffee flavors;
truly Portuguese and truly original - Douro, Portugal, 2005 |
$30 |
| Robert Craig Affinity |
Lush and layered with aromas of cherry cider, plum, and earth; dark berry, mocha,
and mild toffee linger on the finish - Napa Valley, California, 2003 |
$65 |
| Vinas del Cenit |
Rich wild-berry and cocoa flavors throughout with lingering hints of pipe tobacco and
raspberry reduction; a full-bodied European - Zamora, Spain, 2003 |
$72 |
| Domaine de l'Arlot Nuits-St-Georges "Clos des Forets" ler Cru |
A vineyard designate, 'monopole' Burgundy
showcasing the height of Pinot Noir: elegant, complex, and silky on the palate displaying ripe black and red cherry
notes balanced with mild earth and an incredible finish - Burgundy, France, 2004 |
$110 |
| Madrona "30th Anniversary" Zinfandel |
Full-bodied with balanced notes of spiced blackberry preserves,
espresso, and a soft earthiness; this Zin is powerful yet smooth - El Dorado, California, 2003 |
$70 |
| Piancornello Brunello di Montalcino |
This excellent example captures all the rustic elegance of Brunello
with spiced cherry, dried berry, and mild floral qualities; if you've enjoyed their Rosso, the Brunello will take
your breath away - Tuscany, Italy, 2001 |
$100 |
| Au Bon Climat "La Bauge au-dessus" Pinot Noir (375 ml) |
Firm and robust, with lively notes of baked
Bing cherry, clove, five-spice, and soft pepper; deliciously shows the possible intensity of California Pinot - Santa Maria Valley, California, 2004 |
$25 |
| Clos L'Eglise "Cotes de Castillion" |
A delicious and accessible showing of the excellent 2001 vintage; plum,
cassis, mild blackberry and hints of vanilla and cocoa, all deliciously balanced with tannins that let the fruit shine
through; if you're curious about Bordeaux, this is the place to start - Bordeaux, France, 2001 |
$54 |
| Ladera "Lone Canyon" Cabernet Sauvignon |
A rich, textured Cabernet, with flavors of ripe blackberry,currant,
and cedar smoke, with perfectly balanced tannins; Ladera consistently produces wines that vie for the
title of Napa's greatest - Napa, California, 2003 |
$105 |
| Cos d'Estournel |
A bouquet of mild floral notes and hints of sweet smoke; supremely rich and
concentrated with supple dark fruit flavors and very mild spice, leaving thoughts of toasted baguette with
blackberry preserves; an approachable St. Estephe of the highest tier, as well-crafted and elegant as one could
ever hope for - Bordeaux, France, 2003 |
$370 |
| Giuseppe Campagnola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico(375 ml) |
The unique process of making Amarone is
captured elegantly by Campagnola: distinctly rich and spicy, with notes of plum, cinnamon,
and black tea - Veneto, Italy 2003
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$32 |
| Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
A velvety Southern Rhone showing flavors of dried black cherry, currant, and hints of licorice, finishing with a soft, bourbon-like sweetness; simply incredible - Rhone, France 2004 |
$34 |
housands of years of human ingenuity have gone into the production and refinement, of wine. Almost no other food
inspires the mystique, nostalgia, and sometimes, fanaticism that wine does. It is made in practically every part of
the globe, although no one region can lay claim to defining what ‘good’ wine must be. Every country, every region,
and every style combine to make a better experience as a whole, expanding the possibilities of what we can share and enjoy.
Wine can be many things: full, delicate, easy-drinking, ethereal. It can be famous and untouchably expensive, or made in
your neighbor’s garage. Every palate is different - neither right nor wrong. In the end, however, a bottle of wine is
only as good as the company you enjoy it with. So sit back and indulge. Explore new wine, or enjoy old favorites.
