| LUCIEN ALBRECHT BRUT ROSÉ, alsace, france NV | | 13 |
ripe red apples and macerated strawberry, vanilla créme brulée.
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| IRON HORSE BLANC DE BLANCS CUVÉE MICHAEL MINA, green valley, sonoma 2006 | | 18 |
vibrant lemon, granny smith apple and almond notes.
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| CHARTOGNE TAILLET CUVÉE MICHAEL MINA, champagne, france NV | | 27 |
clean and crisp. honey and lime. our house champagne.
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| HENRI PERRUSSET MACON-VILLAGES, burgundy, france 2008 | | 13 |
crisp refreshing green apples. juicy bosc pear and sweet lemon.
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| MATROT MEURSAULT, burgundy, france 2008 | | 25 |
classic meursault. lemon curd, wet stone, flint and toasted oak.
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| SANDHI CHARDONNAY, santa barbra county 2010 | | 17 |
bright california chardonnay. pineapple, golden apples and brioche.
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| MANIFESTO SAUVIGNON BLANC, north coast 2009 | | 11 |
perky and crisp. hints of grapefruit, gooseberry, lime zest with lively acidity.
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| LA CANA ALBARINO, rias baixas, spain 2010 | | 12 |
bright and lively albariño. juicy citrus notes and fragrant hints of orange blossom.
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| LEITZ DRAGONSTONE RIESLING , rheingau, germany 2010 | | 14 |
minerality, grapefruit and honeysuckle. off-dry.
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| SOTER NORTH VALLEY PINOT NOIR, willamette valley, oregon 2009 | | 18 |
soft and silky pinot noir, dark berry fruit and earth.
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| FOURTEEN HANDS MERLOT, washington state 2009 | | 13 |
velvety merlot. ripe red plum with a dusty mocha finish.
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| QUPE SYRAH CUVÉE MICHAEL MINA, santa barbara county 2009 | | 17 |
soft and smooth syrah. dark blackberry and lavender fruit with great texture.
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| DOMAINE FAURY SYRAH, rhone, france 2008 | | 16 |
opulent syrah. wild berries, black pepper smoke and roasted game.
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| HILL FAMILY ESTATES RED BARREL BLEND, napa valley 2009 | | 16 |
rich lush dark cherries, black cassis and vanilla. touch of syrah.
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| MAS D' EN COMPTE BLACK SLATE GRANACHA, priorat, spain 2008 | | 15 |
blackberry jus, licorice, pain grille with a smokey, mineral finish.
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| BODEGAS VOLVER 'VOLVER' TEMPRANILLO, la mancha, spain 2009 | | 13 |
dark cherry, blackberry, violets and a subtle hint of smoke.
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| ROTH CABERNET SAUVIGNON, alexander valley, sonoma 2009 | | 18 |
dense full bodied cabernet sauvignon blend with sweet black cassis, ripe plum and soft vanilla finish.
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| A. MARGAINE CUVEE TRADITIONELLE NV | | 59 |
| MICHEL TURGY BLANC DE BLANCS NV | | 63 |
| CUVAISON CHARDONNAY, carneros, napa valley 2010 | | 31 |
| DELILLE CELLARS CHALEUR ESTATE BLANC, washington state 2008 | | 50 |
| DR. LOOSEN RIESLING AUSLESE 'ERDENER PRALAT', mosel, germany 2005 | | 81 |
| DÖNNHOFF RIESLING AUSLESE 'BRÜCKE', nahe, germany 2005 | | 108 |
| LAIL VINEYARDS BLUEPRINT SAUVIGNON BLANC, napa valley 2008 | | 54 |
| ROBERT SINSKEY PINOT BLANC, los carneros, napa valley 2010 | | 45 |
| HUGEL ‘LES ARMOURS’ PINOT BLANC, alsace, france 2008 | | 42 |
| DULUC DU BRANAIRE-DUCRU, saint-julien, bordeaux 2005 | | 93 |
| GEORGES ROUMIER CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY, burgundy 2005 | | 91 |
| AU BON CLIMAT LA BAUGE AU DESSUS PINOT NOIR, santa maria valley, california 2007 | | 45 |
| ELK COVE ‘MOUNT RICHMOND’ PINOT NOIR, willamette valley, oregon 2009 | | 46 |
| TALLEY ESTATE PINOT NOIR, arroyo grande, california 2008 | | 46 |
| DIAMOND CREEK 'GRAVELLY MEADOW' CABERNET SAUVIGNON, napa valley 2005 | | 196 |
| DIAMOND CREEK 'RED ROCK TERRACE' CABERNET SAUVIGNON, napa valley 2005 | | 193 |
| DIAMOND CREEK 'VOLCANIC HILL' CABERNET SAUVIGNON, napa valley 2007 | | 191 |
| FAUST CABERNET SAUVIGNON, napa valley 2008 | | 56 |
| SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL, sonoma county 2009 | | 34 |
Literally translated as ‘open landscape’, Champagne is not just any sparkling wine. It is a wine produced from three specific grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier using the ‘Champagne Method’ from the province of the same name. Although sparkling wine is produced all over the world, it can only be called ‘Champagne’ in this strictly regulated district. Champagne may be produced in several styles, including: Non-Vintage, Rosé, Vintage, and Blanc de Blancs.
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| A. MARGAINE CUVÉE TRADITIONELLE NV | | 101 |
| ALAIN ROBERT LE MESNIL 1990 | | 693 |
| CHARLES DE CAZANOVE STRADAVARIUS 1998 | | 200 |
| CHARTOGNE-TAILLET CUVÉE FIACRE 2000 | | 159 |
| DOM RUINART BLANC DE BLANCS 1996 | | 450 |
| DUVAL LEROY CUVÉE FEMME 1996 | 500 ml | 159 |
| EGLY-OURIET LES VIGNES DE VRIGNY NV | | 173 |
| EGLY-OURIET BRUT ROSÉ NV | | 297 |
| EGLY-OURIET VIEILLISSMENT PROLONG EXTRA BRUT NV | | 244 |
| GASTON CHIQUET SPECIAL CLUB 1998 | | 153 |
| GASTON CHIQUET CARTE VERTE NV | | 104 |
| HENRIOT CUVÉE DES ENCHANTELEURS 1995 | | 300 |
| HENRI BILLIOT CUVÉE LAETITIA NV | | 243 |
| JACQUES SELOSSE INITIAL BLANC DE BLANC NV | | 300 |
| JEAN MILAN CARTE BLANCHE NV | | 113 |
| JEAN VESSELLE ROSÉ DE SAIGNEE GRAND CRU NV | | 120 |
| KRUG ‘CLOS DU MESNIL’ 1996 | | 2520 |
| MICHEL TURGY BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU 2000 | | 170 |
| MOET & CHANDON DOM PERIGNON 2000 | | 411 |
| MOET & CHANDON DOM PERIGNON ROSÉ 1996 | | 990 |
| PEHU SIMONET, BRUT NV NV | | 123 |
| PHILIPPONNAT BRUT RESERVE ROSÉ NV NV | | 105 |
| PHILIPPONNAT ‘CLOS DES GOISSES’ 1997 | | 417 |
| PIERRE PETERS CUVÉE RESERVE GRAND CRU NV | | 129 |
| POMMERY CUVÉE LOUISE RESERVE 1998 | | 404 |
| RENE GEOFFROY EXTRA BRUT 2000 | | 270 |
| VEUVE CLICQUOT LA GRANDE DAME 1998 | | 375 |
WHITE : WINES OF CONSEQUENCE
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Progressive growers offer many superb wines that we have discovered over the years of tasting and traveling. These hidden gems have personality and individuality along with value.
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| BERGSTROM ‘SIGRID’ CHARDONNAY, willamette valley, oregon 2006 | | 165 |
| DOMAINE SERENE 'CLOS DE SOLIEL' CHARDONNAY, willamette valley, oregon 2008 | | 99 |
| DOMAINE SERENE COUER BLANC PINOT NOIR, dundee hills, oregon 2006 | | 180 |
| WILLAKINZIE PINOT BLANC, willamette valley, oregon 2008 | | 41 |
| B CELLARS BLEND 23, napa valley 2008 | | 66 |
| DUMOL LIA VIOGNIER, russian river valley, sonoma 2009 | | 132 |
| QUPÉ ROUSSANNE BIEN NACIDO HILLSIDE ESTATE, santa maria, california 2005 | | 90 |
| DRY RIVER RIESLING, martinborough, new zealand 2004 | | 99 |
| PEGASUS BAY RIESLING, waipara, new zealand 2006 | | 60 |
| BOTTEGA VINAIA, trentino, italy 2010 | | 36 |
| SCARPETTA PINOT GRIGIO, colli oriental, italy 2010 | | 46 |
| SILVIO JERMANN PINOT GRIGIO, venezia giulia, italy 2009 | | 66 |
| VILLA SPARINA GAVI DI GAVI, piedmont, italy 2007 | | 45 |
| COLTERENZIO THURNER PINOT BIANCO, alto adige, italy 2008 | | 38 |
| DOMAINE SIGALAS SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO, greece 2009 | | 50 |
| PATRICK PIUZE TERRIOR DE CHICHEE, chablis, france 2008 | | 56 |
| YVES BOYER-MARTENOT BOURGOGNE BLANC, burgundy, france 2007 | | 66 |
| BETTS & SCHOLL HERMITAGE BLANC, rhone, france 2005 | | 98 |
| J.L. CHAVE HERMITAGE BLANC, rhone, france 2005 | | 555 |
| BAUMARD SAVENNIERES CLOS DU PAPILLON CHENIN BLANC, loire valley, france 2005 | | 93 |
| DOMAINE LAFFOURCADE SAVENNIERES CHENIN BLANC, loire valley, france 2006 | | 45 |
| CHATEAU PIQUE CAILLOU BORDEAUX BLANC, pessac-leognan, france 2006 | | 69 |
| GÉRARD BERTRAND 'CHATEAU L'HOSPITALET', languedoc, france 2008 | | 45 |
| J.L. WOLF WACHENHEIMER RIESLING TROCKEN, pfalz, germany 2006 | | 37 |
| SCHLOSS GOBELSBURG GRÜNER VELTLINER, kamptal, austria 2008 | | 39 |
| SKOURAS MOSCOFILERO, greece 2003 | | 32 |
| PETER FRANUS ALBARINO, carneros, napa valley 2009 | | 50 |
| ALOIS KRACHER ZWEIGELT ROSÉ, neusiedlersee, austria 2006 | | 33 |
| BLACKBIRD ARRIVISTE ROSÉ, oak knoll, napa valley 2010 | | 47 |
| SINE QUA NON AUTREMENT DIT ROSÉ, california 2006 | | 150 |
The Sauvignon Blanc grape originated in Bordeaux, it is widely grown in the Loire Valley, California, New Zealand, and Austria. Although the flavor components of melon, lime, and passion fruit are similar among all the regions; the intensity and acidity levels can vary, depending upon the soil and climate. California Sauvignon Blancs are softer and show more fruit, while the New Zealand examples are brighter and spicier. In contrast to the viscous and powerful Sauvignon Blancs from Bordeaux, the wines from the Loire Valley are leaner and show more minerality.
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| ALPHONSE MELLOT LA MOUSSIERE SANCERRE, loire valley, france 2009 | | 80 |
| EFESTE, columbia valley, washington 2007 | | 40 |
| ARAUJO ‘EISELE’, napa valley 2008 | | 113 |
| BRASSFIELD 'HIGH SERENITY RANCH', clear lake, california 2007 | | 41 |
| HONIG, rutherford, napa valley 2010 | | 58 |
| SELENE ‘HYDE VINEYARD’, carneros, napa valley 2009 | | 67 |
| CLOUDY BAY, marlborough, new zealand 2010 | | 63 |
| JULES TAYLOR, marlborough, new zealand 2010 | | 37 |
Not only is Chardonnay one of the most popular grape varietals in the world, it is one of the most versatile and flavorful. Basic Chardonnay can be vaguely fruity and neutral, but at its best, Chardonnay acts as an expression of the vineyard in which it is grown. Chardonnay from Burgundy takes awhile to mature, while California Chardonnay is much more approachable in its youth. Classic flavors of Chardonnay include apple, pear, butterscotch, honey, and pineapple.
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| MAYACAMAS VINEYARDS, mt. veeder 2006 | | 88 |
| MINER FAMILY VINEYARDS, napa valley 2009 | | 79 |
| NEWTON UNFILTERED, napa valley 2008 | | 120 |
| NEYERS 'EL NOVILLERO', carneros 2005 | | 87 |
| PETER FRANUS, carneros 2009 | | 72 |
| FANTESCA, russian river valley 2007 | | 91 |
| FLOWERS, sonoma coast 2008 | | 81 |
| FREEMAN ‘RYO-FU’, sonoma coast 2004 | | 117 |
| LITTORAI 'CHARLES HEINTZ VINEYARD', sonoma coast 2008 | | 135 |
| LITTORAI ‘MAYS CANYON’, russian river valley 2007 | | 132 |
| HIRSCH VINEYARDS, sonoma coast 2007 | | 110 |
| PATZ & HALL, sonoma coast 2009 | | 75 |
| PEAY VINEYARDS, sonoma coast 2007 | | 120 |
| STONESTREET ‘GRAVEL BENCH’, alexander valley 2007 | | 120 |
| BONACCORSI ‘NIELSON’, santa barbara county 2006 | | 84 |
| BREWER CLIFTON 'ASHLEY'S', santa rita hills 2005 | | 119 |
| RIDGE, santa cruz mountains 2008 | | 90 |
| SANDHI 'SANFORD & BENEDICT VINEYARD', santa rita hills 2009 | | 96 |
| TALLEY ESTATE, arroyo grande 2006 | | 71 |
| TALLEY ESTATE, arroyo grande 2008 | | 67 |
| TALLEY 'ROSEMARY'S', arroyo grande 2007 | | 113 |
Due to the limestone soil and cooler climate, wines made from Chardonnay grown in Burgundy are higher in acidity. In their youth they are lemony and minerally, but with bottle age, the true ethereal flavors of white Burgundy develop. In California, by contrast, these flavors develop more quickly as a result of the warmer climate and most are ready to drink on release.
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| JEAN COLLET CHABLIS 'VALMUR' GRAND CRU 2005 | | 135 |
| DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE CHABLIS ‘BOUGROS’ GRAND CRU 2006 | | 179 |
| DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE CHABLIS ‘LES PREUSES' GRAND CRU 2006 | | 190 |
| FRÉDÉRIC MAGNIEN CHABLIS ‘LES CLOS’ GRAND CRU 2005 | | 190 |
| LONG-DEPAQUIT CHABLIS 'LES CLOS' GRAND CRU 2005 | | 153 |
| LOUIS MICHEL CHABLIS ‘VAUDESIR’ GRAND CRU 2004 | | 160 |
| DOMAINE DUJAC MOREY SAINT DENIS 'LES MONTS LUISANTS' 1ER CRU 2004 | | 201 |
| BOUCHARD MEURSAULT ‘GENEVRIÈRES’ 1ER CRU 2006 | | 258 |
| MARC COLIN MEURSAULT 'LES NARVAUX' 2005 | | 121 |
| PIERRE-YVES COLIN-MOREY MEURSAULT ‘CHARMES’ 1ER CRU 2006 | | 262 |
| ROULOT MEURSAULT 'TESSON' 2004 | | 267 |
| JOSEPH DROUHIN MEURSAULT 'PERRIÉRES' 1ER CRU 2008 | | 190 |
| DOMAINE LEFLAIVE PULIGNY-MONTRACHET ‘FOLATIÈRES’ 1ER CRU 2000 | | 438 |
| DOMAINE LEFLAIVE PULIGNY-MONTRACHET ‘FOLATIERES’ 1ER CRU 2005 | | 373 |
| DOMAINE LEFLAIVE PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 'PUCELLES' 1ER CRU 2005 | | 445 |
| ROBERT AMPEAU PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 'COMBETTES' 1ER CRU 1992 | | 360 |
| BOUCHARD ‘CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE’ GRAND CRU 2006 | | 434 |
| LOUIS JADOT 'CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE' GRAND CRU 2005 | | 341 |
| TOLLOT BEAUT ‘CORTON CHARLEMAGNE’ GRAND CRU 2004 | | 262 |
| DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET ‘LES CAILLERETS’ 1ER CRU 2004 | | 148 |
| MARC COLIN CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 'CHAMPS GAINS' 1ER CRU 2004 | | 151 |
| PHILIPPE COLIN CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 'VERGERS' 1ER CRU 2004 | | 143 |
| BOUARD-BONNEFOY CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET ‘LES PETITS CLOS’ 1ER CRU 2007 | | 135 |
| FREDERIC MAGNIEN CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET ‘MORGEOT’ 1ER CRU 2005 | | 220 |
| BERNARD MOREY CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 'CHENEVOTTES' 1ER CRU 2004 | | 131 |
| BERNARD MOREY CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 'EMBRAZÉES' 1ER CRU 2006 | | 166 |
| PIERRE-YVES COLIN-MOREY CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET ‘LES ANCEGNIÈRES’ 2006 | | 150 |
| DOMAINE LEFLAIVE ‘CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET’ GRAND CRU 2005 | | 910 |
| GAGNARD DELAGRANGE ‘BATARD-MONTRACHET’ GRAND CRU 2004 | | 295 |
| DOMAINE LEFLAIVE ‘BATARD-MONTRACHET’ GRAND CRU 2005 | | 718 |
| LOUIS JADOT ‘BATARD-MONTRACHET’ GRAND CRU 2005 | | 444 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI ‘MONTRACHET‘ 2005 | | 5083 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI ‘MONTRACHET‘ 2006 | | 4481 |
| JOSEPH DROUHIN 'MONTRACHET' MARQUIS DE LAGUICHE GRAND CRU 2000 | | 999 |
| PIERRE-YVES COLIN-MOREY ST. AUBIN ‘EN-REMILLY’ 1ER CRU 2006 | | 128 |
Because of both its cellar longevity and its ability to maintain varietal identity while reflecting the individuality of its ‘terroir’, Riesling may be the best of all the white wine grapes. Although it is low in alcohol and light in body, the finest Rieslings have incredible aging potential, and develop a vivid and zesty bouquet that is often referred to as ‘petrolly’. It can produce wines that vary from dry to very sweet. Known for its combination of acidity and fruit extract, a typical Riesling is described as flowery, yet tart with grapefruit and honeysuckle-like flavors. No grape other than Riesling can produce a wine with such finesse, purity of fruit, intensity of flavor, and a ‘lift’ of acidity. While Riesling will grow on most soil types, it is sensitive to high chalk content and will not develop into wines of great character on loam. Hillside microclimates, which provide plenty of sun exposure as well as protection from the winds, are of paramount importance to quality Riesling.
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| MEULENHOF ‘ERDENER TREPPCHEN’ KABINETT, mosel, germany 2007 | | 47 |
| MÜLLER-CATOIR ‘GIMMELDINGER MANDELGARTEN’ KABINETT, pfalz, germany 2004 | | 74 |
| JJ CHRISTOFFEL ‘ERDENER TREPPCHEN’ SPATLESE, mosel, germany 2007 | | 75 |
| DÖNNHOFF 'BRÜCKE' SPATLESE, nahe, germany 2004 | | 114 |
| DR. LOOSEN 'ERDENER PRALAT' AUSLESE, mosel, germany 2005 | | 146 |
| SELBACH-OSTER ‘ZELTINGER SCHLOSSBERG’ AUSLESE, mosel, germany 2005 | | 95 |
| HEXAMER MEDDERSHEIMER RHEINGRAFENBERG ‘QUARTZIT’, nahe, germany 2008 | | 46 |
| HIRTZBERGER ‘HOCHRAIN’ SMARAGD, wachau, austria 2006 | | 154 |
| RUDI PICHLER ‘ACHLEITEN’ SMARAGD, wachau, austria 2006 | | 148 |
| PRAGER 'BODENSTEIN' SMARAGD, wachau, austria 2006 | | 121 |
| DOMÄNE WACHAU TERRASSEN FEDERSPIEL, wachau, austria 2006 | | 39 |
| ALBERT BOXLER ‘SOMMERBERG’, alsace, france 2004 | | 108 |
| DIRLER RIESLING ‘SPIEGEL’ GRAND CRU, alsace, france 2004 | | 97 |
| MARC KREYDENWEISS ‘KASTELBERG’, alsace, france 2005 | | 162 |
| BETTS & SCHOLL, eden valley, australia 2009 | | 60 |
| EFESTE 'EVERGREEN VINEYARD', columbia valley, washington 2008 | | 32 |
RED : WINES OF CONSEQUENCE
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Progressive growers offer many superb wines that we have discovered over the years of tasting and traveling. These hidden gems have personality and individuality along with value.
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| CHATEAU DE LA TERRIERE BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES, burgundy 2008 | | 48 |
| MAXIME FRANCIOS LAURENT POURPRE, cotes du rhone, france 2009 | | 75 |
| PARMI L'INFANT DE PORRERA, priorat, spain 2006 | | 74 |
| SAN LUIGI PECCHENINO DOLCETTO D'DOGLIANI, piedmont, italy 2009 | | 58 |
| TENUTA SAN LEONARDO TERRE, trentino, italy 2007 | | 62 |
| ALLEGRINI PALAZZO DELLA TORRE, veneto, italy 2007 | | 46 |
| DAMILANO BARBERA D'ASTI, piedmont, italy 2009 | | 45 |
| EDI SIMCIC ‘DUET’, slovenia 2002 | | 45 |
| LUCA MALBEC, mendoza, argentina 2008 | | 83 |
| TIKAL AMORIO MALBEC, mendoza, argentina 2008 | | 76 |
| ROBERT FOLEY CHARBONO, napa valley 2009 | | 78 |
| LADERA CABERNET SAUVIGNON, napa valley 2007 | | 90 |
| DAOU VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, paso robles 2008 | | 98 |
| REVOLVER WINE CO. THE FURY CABERNET FRANC, napa valley 2009 | | 99 |
| ROBERT FOLEY GRIFFIN PETITE SIRAH BLEND, napa valley 2009 | | 89 |
This sensual and charming grape produces some of the most ethereal wines in the world. The flavor component of this finicky grape varietal solely depends on where it is grown. Although it is grown all over the world, it is represented best in its place of origin, Burgundy.
Pinot Noir seems to grow best on limestone and in relatively cool climate. The wines from California are riper, higher in alcohol, and fruitier than in Burgundy, where the wines seem firmer in texture. With bottle age, Red Burgundies shed their tannic exterior
and unfold into flavors of cherry cola and licorice. Pinot Noirs from Oregon are more restrained in style than they are in California, and are often lighter with higher levels of acidity. Some of the best producers in America are Au Bon Climat, Mount Eden and Beaux Frères.
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| LITTORAI ‘SAVOY VINEYARD’, anderson valley 2007 | | 135 |
| MIURA ‘WILLIAMS RANCH’, anderson valley 2006 | | 144 |
| STRAIGHT LINE, mendocino county 2009 | | 79 |
| BENOVIA, sonoma coast 2009 | | 94 |
| BENOVIA LA POMMERAIE, russian river valley 2008 | | 123 |
| EMERITUS, russian river valley 2008 | | 72 |
| FAILLA, sonoma coast 2009 | | 87 |
| KOSTA-BROWNE ‘KANZLER VINEYARD’, sonoma coast 2009 | | 240 |
| LA FOLLETTE, sonoma coast 2009 | | 84 |
| LIOCO 'HIRSCH VINEYARD', sonoma coast 2009 | | 151 |
| PAUL HOBBS CROSSBARN, sonoma coast 2009 | | 89 |
| SCHOOL HOUSE, spring mountain 2006 | | 174 |
| AU BON CLIMAT PINOT NOIR LA BAUGE AU DESSUS, santa maria valley 2007 | | 81 |
| MINER FAMILY VINEYARDS 'GARYS' VINEYARD', santa lucia highlands 2009 | | 132 |
| SEA SMOKE SOUTHING, santa rita hills 2009 | | 159 |
| SEA SMOKE SOUTHING, santa rita hills 2009 | magnum | 302 |
| SEA SMOKE TEN, santa rita hills 2009 | | 180 |
| TYLER 'PRESIDIO VINEYARD', santa barbra 2008 | | 114 |
| DOMAINE SERENE ‘GRACE’, willamette valley 2008 | | 270 |
| DOMAINE SERENE YAMHILL CUVEE, willamette valley 2008 | | 90 |
| DOMAINE SERENE MONOGRAM, williamette valley 2005 | | 750 |
| ELK COVE ‘FIVE MOUNTAINS’, willamette valley 2009 | | 95 |
| BURN COTTAGE BY TED LEMON, central otago 2009 | | 114 |
| CRAGGY RANGE, martinborough 2008 | | 95 |
| DRY RIVER, martinborough 2004 | | 174 |
| PEREGRINE, central otago 2008 | | 75 |
Pinot Noir seems to grow best on limestone and in relatively cool climate. The wines from California are riper, higher in alcohol, and fruitier than in Burgundy, where the wines seem firmer in texture. With bottle age, Red Burgundies shed their tannic exterior and unfold into flavors of cherry cola and licorice.
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| DAMOY GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 'CLOS TAMISOT' 2005 | | 280 |
| DOMAINE DUJAC ‘CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN’ GRAND CRU 2005 | | 480 |
| DOMAINE DUJAC GEVERY-CHAMBERTIN 'AUX-COMBOTTES' 1ER CRU 2002 | | 474 |
| LOUIS JADOT GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 'CLOS ST. JACQUES' 1ER CRU 2005 | | 285 |
| MAISON DEUX MONTILLE CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 'LES BABILLERES' 2007 | | 141 |
| VINCENT GIRARDIN 'CLOS DE LA ROCHE' GRAND CRU 2005 | | 428 |
| FRÉDÉRIC MAGNIEN ‘ÉCHÉZEAUX’ GRAND CRU 2005 | | 324 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI VOSNE-ROMANÉE 2006 | | 544 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'ÉCHÉZEAUX' GRAND CRU 2004 | | 1090 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'ÉCHÉZEAUX' GRAND CRU 2006 | | 722 |
| MONGEARD MUGNERET 'GRANDS ÉCHÉZEAUX' GRAND CRU 2002 | | 378 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'GRANDS ÉCHÉZEAUX' GRAND CRU 2004 | | 979 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'GRANDS ÉCHÉZEAUX' GRAND CRU 2006 | | 1388 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'RICHEBOURG' GRAND CRU 2004 | | 1430 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'RICHEBOURG' GRAND CRU 2005 | | 1972 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'RICHEBOURG' GRAND CRU 2006 | | 2036 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'ROMANÉE CONTI' GRAND CRU 2006 | | 7797 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'ROMANÉE ST. VIVANT' GRAND CRU 2004 | | 1361 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'ROMANÉE ST. VIVANT' GRAND CRU 2005 | | 2008 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'ROMANÉE ST. VIVANT' GRAND CRU 2006 | | 2080 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'LA TACHE' GRAND CRU 2004 | | 1638 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'LA TACHE' GRAND CRU 2005 | | 2675 |
| DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE CONTI 'LA TACHE' GRAND CRU 2006 | | 2453 |
| DOMAINE DE LA POUSSE D'OR POMMARD 'JAROLLIERES' 1ER CRU 2005 | | 218 |
| DOMAINE DE COURCEL POMMARD 'EPENOTS' 1ER CRU 2000 | | 155 |
| DOMAINE DE LA POUSSE D'OR VOLNAY 'CLOS-DE-L'AUDIGNAC' 1ER CRU 2002 | | 188 |
| DOMAINE DE LA POUSSE D'OR VOLNAY 'CLOS-DE-L'AUDIGNAC' 1ER CRU 2003 | | 215 |
| DOMAINE DE LA POUSSE D'OR VOLNAY 'CLOS-DE-L'AUDIGNAC' 1ER CRU 2004 | | 222 |
| DOMAINE DE LA POUSSE D'OR VOLNAY 'CAILLERETS' 1ER CRU 2005 | | 206 |
SYRAH & GRENACHE - NEW WORLD
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Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is denser and fuller than Grenache. The basic flavor components are blackberry jam, smoke, black pepper, and bacon fat. The new world expressions are riper with loads of dark fruit, whereas in the Northern Rhône, Syrah is more delicate and spicy with lower alcohol and higher acidity. Grenache is the world’s second most widely planted grape variety. The wines are usually dense with black plum, chocolate, and white pepper-like flavors. It is most famous in the Southern Rhône.
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| CAYUSE GOD ONLY KNOWS GRENACHE, walla walla valley, washington 2008 | | 237 |
| CAYUSE ‘CAILLOUX VINEYARD’ SYRAH, walla walla valley, washington 2009 | | 189 |
| CAYUSE 'EN CERISE' SYRAH, walla walla valley, washington 2009 | | 189 |
| ARIETTA VARIATION ONE, napa valley 2006 | | 231 |
| BECKMEN CLONE 1 SYRAH, santa ynez valley 2008 | | 111 |
| LILLIAN SYRAH, california 2007 | | 138 |
| OJAI 'WHITE HAWK VINEYARD' SYRAH, santa barbra 2005 | | 126 |
| PARR SELECTION CUVEE ANIKA SYRAH, california 2006 | | 165 |
| PARR SELECTION ‘PURISIMA MOUNTAIN’ SYRAH, santa ynez valley 2005 | | 115 |
| PARR SELECTION ‘PURISIMA MOUNTAIN’ SYRAH, santa ynez valley 2006 | | 100 |
| SINE QUA NON LABELS SYRAH, california 2007 | | 375 |
| SINE QUA NON PICTURE GRENACHE, california 2007 | | 375 |
| STRAIGHT LINE SYRAH, santa barbra county 2009 | | 76 |
| TERLATO SYRAH, dry creek valley 2005 | | 67 |
| E. GUIGAL CÔTE RÔTIE CHATEAU D'AMPUIS 2001 | | 348 |
| E. GUIGAL CÔTE RÔTIE CHATEAU D'AMPUIS 2003 | | 402 |
| PIERRE GAILLARD CÔTE RÔTIE 'CÔTE RÔZIER' 2004 | | 218 |
| CHATEAU ST. COSME CÔTE-RÔTIE 2005 | | 168 |
| THIERRY ALLEMAND CORNAS REYNARD 2006 | | 228 |
| J.L. CHAVE HERMITAGE 2004 | | 435 |
| BETTS & SCHOLL HERMITAGE 2004 | | 135 |
| E. GUIGAL ST.-JOSEPH VIGNE DE L'HOSPICES 2004 | | 240 |
| CHAPOUTIER CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE ‘LA BERNARDINE’ 2008 | | 119 |
| MAXIME FRANCIOS LAURENT CÔTES DU RHÔNE POURPRE 2009 | | 75 |
CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS - AMERICA
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This noble grape variety of Bordeaux has been transplanted as far afield as California, Chile, Spain, Italy, and Australia. Although California Cabernet Sauvignons are consumed much younger than wines from Bordeaux, Napa Valley has proven that their wines age very gracefully. The new world expressions are riper and fuller, with deep flavors of cassis, chocolate, and cedar.
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| ABREU, napa valley 1992 | | 732 |
| ABREU, napa valley 1993 | | 789 |
| ABREU, napa valley 1994 | | 1029 |
| ABREU, napa valley 1995 | | 933 |
| ABREU ‘THOREVILOS’, napa valley 2000 | | 768 |
| ALTAMURA, napa valley 2006 | | 190 |
| ANAKOTA ‘DAKOTA VINEYARD’, knights valley, sonoma 2003 | | 150 |
| ARAUJO ‘EISELE’, napa valley 1991 | | 1308 |
| ARAUJO 'EISELE', napa valley 1996 | | 933 |
| ARAUJO ‘EISELE’, napa valley 2005 | | 570 |
| ARAUJO ALTAGRACIA, napa valley 2008 | | 225 |
| ARIETTA, napa valley 2007 | | 313 |
| BLANKIET ESTATE 'PARADISE HILLS', napa valley 2001 | | 534 |
| BLACKBIRD VINEYARDS ARISE, oak knoll, napa valley 2009 | | 98 |
| BLANKIET ESTATE 'PARADISE HILLS', napa valley 2002 | | 555 |
| BOND 'ST.EDEN', napa valley 2005 | | 630 |
| BOYANCI, napa valley 2007 | | 315 |
| BOND 'PLURIBUS', napa valley 2006 | | 630 |
| BOND 'ST. EDEN', napa valley 2006 | | 630 |
| BOND 'QUELLA', napa valley 2006 | | 645 |
| CHAPPELLET ‘PRITCHARD HILL’, napa valley 2000 | | 429 |
| CHAPPELLET ‘PRITCHARD HILL’, napa valley 2001 | | 390 |
| CHATEAU BOSWELL JACQUELYNN, napa valley 2005 | | 495 |
| CHATEAU MONTELENA ESTATE, napa valley 2000 | | 428 |
| CLARK-CLAUDON, napa valley 2006 | | 156 |
| CLIFF LEDE POETRY, stags leap district, napa valley 2007 | | 330 |
| COLGIN CARIAD, napa valley 2000 | | 807 |
| CONTINUUM, napa valley 2008 | | 330 |
| CORISON, napa valley 2002 | | 180 |
| CORISON, napa valley 2003 | magnum | 320 |
| CORNERSTONE, howell mountain, napa valley 2006 | | 168 |
| DANA 'HELMS', napa valley 2005 | | 567 |
| DANA 'HELMS', napa valley 2006 | | 600 |
| DANA 'LOTUS', napa valley 2006 | | 600 |
| DAOU VINEYARDS, paso robles 2008 | | 98 |
| DARIOUSH, napa valley 2007 | magnum | 384 |
| DIAMOND CREEK 'GRAVELLY MEADOW', napa valley 2007 | | 343 |
| DIAMOND CREEK 'RED ROCK TERRACE', napa valley 2006 | | 439 |
| DIAMOND CREEK 'VOLCANIC HILL', napa valley 2006 | | 433 |
| HEITZ CELLARS 'MARTHA'S', napa valley 1992 | | 480 |
| HONIG RESERVE 'BARTOLUCCI VINEYARD', st. helena, napa valley 2007 | | 165 |
| GEMSTONE ESTATE, napa valley 2006 | | 330 |
| GHOST BLOCK SINGLE VINEYARD, oakville, napa valley 2008 | | 225 |
| GRACE FAMILY, napa valley 2007 | | 907 |
| HONIG, napa valley 2008 | | 72 |
| JONES FAMILY ESTATE, napa valley 1996 | | 425 |
| KAMEN, sonoma county 2008 | | 171 |
| KAPCSANDY GRAND VIN , napa valley 2006 | | 420 |
| LADERA, napa valley 2007 | | 90 |
| LEGACY, alexander valley, sonoma 2005 | | 156 |
| MELKA CJ, napa valley 2009 | | 109 |
| O'SHAUGHNESSY, howell mountain, napa valley 2008 | | 203 |
| O'SHAUGHNESSY, mt. veeder, napa valley 2008 | | 299 |
| PAHLMEYER JAYSON, napa valley 2008 | | 108 |
| PARADIGM, oakville, napa valley 2007 | magnum | 243 |
| PAUL HOBBS 'BECKSTOFFER TO-KALON', napa valley 2005 | | 630 |
| PAUL HOBBS CROSSBARN CABERNET SAUVIGNON, napa valley 2008 | | 99 |
| RIDGE 'MONTEBELLO', santa cruz mountains 1992 | | 594 |
| RIDGE 'MONTEBELLO', santa cruz mountains 1994 | | 594 |
| RIDGE 'MONTEBELLO', santa cruz mountains 1996 | | 594 |
| RIVERS-MARIE, napa valley 2009 | | 138 |
| RUBISSOW RESERVE, mt. veeder, napa valley 2004 | | 350 |
| TERLATO CARDINALS' PEAK, napa valley 2006 | | 116 |
| VINEYARD 29 'CRU', napa valley 2008 | | 119 |
| VIN PERDU, napa valley 2005 | | 350 |
| DELILLE CELLARS D2, columbia valley, washington 2009 | | 99 |
| LEONETTI RESERVE, walla walla valley 2006 | | 334 |
| QUILCEDA CREEK, columbia valley, washington 2007 | | 405 |
CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS - BORDEAUX
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| CHATEAU SOCIANDO-MALLET, medoc 2005 | | 331 |
| CHATEAU BRANAIRE-DUCRU, saint-julien 2004 | | 198 |
| LAROSE DE GRUAUD, saint -julien 2007 | | 79 |
| CHATEAU TALBOT, saint-julien 2004 | | 281 |
| CHATEAU D' ARMAILHAC, paulliac 1996 | | 309 |
| CHATEAU CLERC MILON, pauillac 1994 | | 289 |
| CHATEAU PALMER XIX CENTURY, margaux 2004 | | 407 |
| CHEVALIER DE LASCOMBES, margaux 2005 | | 166 |
| CHATEAU RAUZAN-SÉGLA, margaux 1985 | | 405 |
| LES HAUTS DU TERTRE, margaux 2006 | | 144 |
| CHATEAU DE BEAUREGARD, pomerol 2006 | | 165 |
| CHATEAU PETRUS, pomerol 1995 | | 2929 |
| CHATEAU AUSONE, saint-émilion 2005 | | 4208 |
| CHATEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIÉRE, saint émilion 1990 | | 450 |
| BENOVIA, sonoma county 2008 | | 90 |
| FRANK FAMILY, napa valley 2009 | | 76 |
| HENDRY 'BLOCK 28', napa valley 2007 | | 85 |
| ORIN SWIFT SALDO, california 2009 | | 79 |
| PETER FRANUS, napa valley 2008 | | 78 |
| SCHOOL HOUSE ‘MESCOLANZA’, napa valley 2006 | | 135 |
| TURLEY ‘CEDARMAN’, howell mountain, napa valley 2009 | | 80 |
| TURLEY 'HAYNE VINEYARD', napa valley 2009 | | 180 |
| TURLEY ‘PESENTI’, paso robles, central coast 2009 | | 90 |
| TURLEY ‘UEBERROTH’, paso robles, central coast 2009 | | 120 |
Merlot is the most planted grape in Bordeaux. When it is at its best, it will produce a long-lived wine with deep flavors of plum, chocolate, and minerals.
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| ANDERSON’S CONN VALLEY RIGHT BANK, napa valley 2008 | | 118 |
| AMUSE BOUCHE, napa valley 2006 | | 837 |
| BLACKBIRD VINEYARDS PARAMOUR, oak knoll, napa valley 2008 | | 158 |
| CUVAISON, napa valley 2005 | | 68 |
| MIURA, carneros, napa valley 1999 | | 150 |
| PARADIGM, napa valley 2007 | | 99 |
| PETER FRANUS, napa valley 2006 | | 73 |
We have put together a small, but selective collection of wines from the major regions of Italy featuring the best and well known producers. Some of these wines are a rarity and hard to find.
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| TENUTA SAN LEONARDO TERRE, trentino 2007 | | 62 |
| DAL FORNO ROMANO VALPOLICELLA, veneto 2002 | | 330 |
| DAMILANO BARBERA D'ASTI, piedmont 2009 | | 45 |
| DAMILANO LCV BAROLO, piedmont 2005 | | 90 |
| SAN LUIGI PECCHENINO DOLCETTO D'DOGLIANI, piedmont 2009 | | 58 |
| DOMENICO CLERICO BAROLO PERCRISTINA, piedmont 2001 | | 437 |
| PAOLO SCAVINO BAROLO ROCCHE DELL'ANNUNZIATA, piedmont 2001 | | 595 |
| PIRA LUIGI ‘VIGNA RIONDA’ BAROLO, piedmont 2003 | | 180 |
| TENUTA DI ARGIANO SOLENGO, tuscany 2004 | | 204 |
| TENUTA DELL ORNELLAIA MASSETO, tuscany 2004 | | 663 |
| TENUTA DI TRINORO TRINORO, tuscany 2004 | | 335 |
| TENUTA DI ARGIANO ROSSO DI MONTALCINO, tuscany 2008 | | 69 |
| TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA, tuscany 2007 | | 557 |
| CAMIGLIANO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, tuscany 2006 | | 135 |
This small collection of wines represents one of our great passions: Spanish wine. Wine from Spain typically offers great value, and it is a delicious alternative to California wine.
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| PAZO DE ARRIBI MENCIA, bierzo 2007 | | 36 |
| CLOS ERASMUS, priorat 2005 | | 375 |
| BODEGAS Y VINEDOS FERNANDEZ RIVERA ‘DEHESA LA GRANJA’, castilla y leon 2004 | | 60 |
| ALVARO PALACIOS L'ERMITA. priorat 2005 | | 1425 |
| ALVARO PALACIOS FINCA DOFI, priorat 2007 | | 197 |
| LA VINYA DEL VUIT EL VUIT, priorat 2005 | | 255 |
| ARTADI PAGOS VIEJOS, rioja 2006 | | 195 |
| ARTADI VINA EL PISON, rioja 2005 | | 390 |
| MONTES DE SEGURA, rioja alavesa 2006 | | 49 |
| DOMINIO DE PINGUS PINGUS, ribera del duero 2005 | | 1425 |
| DOMINIO DE PINGUS FLOR DE PINGUS, ribera del duero 2008 | | 174 |
| VEGA SICILIA UNICO, ribera del duero 1995 | | 742 |
| BODEGAS ALTO MONCAYO AQUILON, campo de borja 2005 | | 345 |
SWEET WINES - BY THE BOTTLE
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| CHATEAU D'YQUEM, sauterns, france 1999 | demi | 673 |
| CHATEAU GUIRAUD, sauterns, france 2005 | demi | 145 |
| CHATEAU LAFAURIE-PEYRAGUEY, sauternes, france 2003 | | 198 |
| CLOS JEAN, loupiac, bordeaux 2006 | demi | 39 |
| DR. LOOSEN RIESLING BEERENAUSLESE BA, mosel, germany 2006 | 187 ml | 52 |
| DR. LOOSEN EISWEIN 'BERNKASTELER LAY', mosel, germany 2002 | demi | 232 |
| ALOIS KRACHER CHARDONNAY NOUVELLE VAGUE #9, austria 2004 | demi | 203 |
| ALOIS KRACHER GRAND CUVEE NOUVELLE VAGUE #6, austria 2001 | demi | 172 |
| ALOIS KRACHER MUSCAT TBA #5, austria 2004 | demi | 180 |
| ALOIS KRACHER SCHEUREBE TBA #10, austria 2004 | demi | 210 |
| ALOIS KRACHER WELSCHRIESLING TBA #8, austria 2002 | demi | 172 |
| MOUNT HORROCKS RIESLING CORDON CUT, clare valley, australia 2006 | demi | 75 |
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