Wine, the endless topic.
champagne and sparkling wines
Marques de Gelida, cava, Spain, 2002 (awesome value; great wine; really ugly bottle) 24.
rosé, Gratien & Meyer, “Fleur de Lys”, Saumur, NV (rosé is the new black) 32.
St.Hilaire, brut, France, 2003 (consistently the best buy in French bubbly) 29.
Heidsieck-Monopole, Blue Top, NV, Champagne (structured; elegant, not too brawny) 50.
Delamotte, brut, NV, Champagne (rockin’ small bubbles with a full finish) 58.
Pommery, brut royal, NV, Champagne (drinks like a tete de cuvee) 65.
Pierre Peters, brut, “Cuvee de Reserve” , Champagne (grand cru-grower delicious) 72.
Pierre Gimonnet, “Fleurons 1er,” Champagne, 1999 (amazing!) 85.
Billecart-Salmon, rosé, NV, Champagne (complex beyond belief; true bliss) 90.
Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siecle, Champagne (50/50 chard/pn; ultra-cuvee) 125.
Krug, Grande Cuvee, NV, Champagne (we should all retire and drink Krug everyday) 200.
rose
(tis’ the season to be ruby fa la la la la la la la la)
rosé, Chateau de Pennautier, Cabardes, France, 2006 (fresh. Screams spring. Lovely dry rosé.) 24.
rosé, Chateau de Pesquier, “les Terraces”, Rhone, 2005 (fruit laden) 28.
rose, Pax, Sonoma County, 2005 (sought after; berries, roses, nilla wafers) 36.
whites…blancs…blancos
chardonnay
O.T.F. (Other than France, mostly California)
Finca la Escondida, Reserve, San Juan, Argentina, 2004 (Burgundy in Argentina) 27.
Four Vines, “Naked Chard”, CA, 2005 (nice guys making good, clean chard) 28.
St. Clement, Carneros, CA, 2005 (reserved; medium oak; rich but refreshing) 35.
Foxglove, Edna Valley, CA, 2005 (they make Varner too, audaciously good juice) 36.
Cobblestone, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, CA, 2005 (perfect blend of cali sun and frenchie acid ) 42.
Rochioli, Sonoma, 2005 (the cult classic) 68.
Patz & Hall, Sonoma, CA, 2005 (brioche + Brulee in one bite) 70.
Plumpjack, reserve, Napa, 2005 (Gavin Newsom’s winery and empire) 88.
L’Angevin, Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2005 (ex-peter Michael dudes making angelic wines) 93.
DuMol, “Isobel”, Green Valley, Sonoma, CA, 2004 (english tongued Coche-Dury) 110.
MORE CHARDONNAY Burgundylicious and a Pic Saint Loup
Macon-Villages, Elisabeth Hugary, 2005 (real, true inexpensive Burgundy) 32.
Bourgogne, Guy Bocard, 2004 (cool and crisp; NOT oaky. Refreshing) 33.
Montagny 1er cru, Louis Latour, “La Grand Roche”, 2003 (judicious use of oak; very nice) 32.
Saint Veran, Elisabeth Hugary, “les Chenes”, 2005 (beautiful small winery making stunners) 37.
Bourgogne, Domaine de la Cadette, Vezelay, 2005 (like a not so spendy Chablis) 38.
Bourgogne, Alain Patriarche, ‘la Monatine’, 2004 (malo hints in baby Meursault) 39.
chard-viognier-roussane, Domaine de L’Hortus, Pic Saint Loup, 2004 (elaborate richness) 44.
Chablis 1er cru, Jean-Marc Brocard, “Montmains”, 2004 (lovely richer Chablis) 52.
Chablis 1er cru, Servin, “Vaillons”, 2002 (flint and slate and everything nice) 58.
Meursault, Marc Colin, “les Narvaux”, 2003 (BEAUTIFUL; amazing vineyard) 80.
Chassagne Montrachet, Bruno Colin, “en Journoblot”, 2004 (Marc’s son; smoky and nutty and beautiful) 78.
Chassagne Montrachet, 1er Cru, Jouard, “les Baudines”, 2002 (lively chard from 35 yr old master) 99.
other whites of the world
sauvignon blancs
AND THEIR BRETHREN
sb, Domaine la Hitaire, “Hors Saison”, Gascony, France, 2005 (hints of Semillon round this ‘lil gem out) 24.
sb, the Crossings, NZ, 2006 (great dry style of NZ juice) 25.
sb, Fiddlehead Cellars, ‘Happy Canyon’, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005 (riveting style betwixt France and US) 44.
sb, Spottswoode, Napa, 2005 (rich with gardenia and candlewax on the nose) 57.
Sancerre, Daniel Chotard, Loire, 2004 (the purest value in Sancerre) 35.
Sancerre, Patient Cottat, Vielles Vignes, Loire, 2005 (supple and bright with good zesty melon notes) 41.
Sancerre, Dom. Alphonse Mellot, “les Romains”, Loire, 2004 (beautiful green apple experience) 48.
Pouilly Fume, Didier Dagueneau, “Pur Sang”, Loire, 2004 (makes me SauB happily) 100.
riesling and one scheurebe…
(not the sweet disco sweetener bombs of yesteryear… complex, powerful whites with great balance)
Gobelsburger, Austria, 2005 (crisp riesling full of flavor) 28.
Willi Haag, “Brauneberger Juffer”, Kabinett, Germany, 2004 (rich and clean) 34.
Domaine Weinbach, “Cuvee Theo”, Alsace, 2004 (this wine rocks; not too rich; just right) 39.
Leeuwin Estate, Australia, 2004 (limey, dry and stunning, Match with spice) 46.
Willi Schaefer, Spatlese, “Graacher Himmelreich”, Germany, 2005 (sublime purity) 48.
Scheurebe, Muller Catoir, Spatlese, “Haardter Mandelring”, Germany, 2005 (forceful and stony with sage linger on the finish) 54.
Donnhoff, Spatlese, “Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg” Germany, 2005 (rocks below fruit; perfection) 66.
Bert Simon, Auslese, “Serrig Wurtzberg”, Germany, 2005 (stunning sweetie) 64.
other whites…
sylvaner-pinot blanc-riesling-muscat, Kuentz-Bas, Alsace, France, 2005 (taste the Alsace; it’s a wonderful thing) 28.
pinot grigio, Bottega Vinaia, Italy, 2005 (a classic for all palates) 26.
pinot grigio, Villa Marija, Slovenia, 2005 (just across the Ital border) 28.
pinot grigio, Luna Vineyards, Napa, 2005 (OPINION: the best PG in the new world) 32.
pinot blanc, A to Z, OR, 2005 (big, bright and quenching) 29.
pinot blanc, Ostertag, “barrique” , Alsace 2005 (Andre is a real artist) 32.
gruner veltliner, Berger, Austria, 2005 (liter bottle of balanced fruit and spice) 28.
gruner veltliner, Lagler, Austria, 2005 (like Lillhammer;cool and risque) 28.
gewurztraminer, Navarro Vineyards, Mendocino, CA, 2004 (FANTASTIC) 38.
gewurztraminer, Albert Boxler, Alsace, 2004 (pure, brilliant and biodynamic too!) 40.
roussanne-viognier, Linne Calodo, “the Contrarian”, Paso Robles, CA, 2005 (Matt T’s homage to Hermitage blanc) 60.
reds…rouges...tintos
pinot noir
from all over, but not France…
pinot noir from all over, but not France… Lucas & Lewellen, CA, 2005 (stunning value in CA pinot) 25.
Summerland, Santa Barbara County, CA, 2005 (refinement at a veritable lark) 32.
River’s Edge, ‘Barrel Select’, Umpqua, OR, 2005 (balanced; ripe fruit but classy) 34.
Robert Sinskey, “Aries”, Carneros, CA, 2005 (organic and great) 40.
Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard, Carneros, 2005 (ripe plums & cherries) 43.
Cristom, “Mt. Jefferson” , Willamette, 2005 (bright and beautiful, one of my favorites…) 48.
Fiddlehead Cellars, “seventwentyeight”, Santa Rita Hills, CA, 2003 (Kathy makes big pinot) 59.
Dierberg, Santa Maria Valley, 2004 (beautiful nose; big oomphy body) 66.
Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast, 2005 (the cult of merry) 75.
Halleck, “Three Sons”, Russian River Valley, 2005 (long finish; great wine) 70.
Fiddlehead Cellars, Lollapalooza Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, 2003 (the Cadillac) 74.
Hamacher, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2002 (dark, brooding pinot with cocoa) 77.
St. Innocent, Seven Springs Vineyard, OR, 2003 (beefy OR classic; cult vineyard) 99.
Littorai, Hirsch vineyard, N. Coast, CA, 2003 (thyme + blackberries w/ muscles) 99.
DuMol, “Aidan”, Sonoma, CA, 2004 (plums and allspice dancing in your head) 125.
Beaux Freres, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2005 (Parker’s winery) 83.
Beaux Freres, Beaux Freres Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2005 (sensational) 135.
Beaux Freres, Upper Terrace/ Ribbon Ridge Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2005 (living large) 150.
Bergstrom, Cumberland Vineyard, Dundee Hills, OR, 2005 (best American pinot producer) 92.
Bergstrom, de Lancellotti Vineyard, Dundee Hills, OR, 2005 (opulent and extracted) 100.
Bergstrom, Bergstrom Vineyard, Dundee Hills, OR, 2005 (other worldly,biodynamic masterpiece) 110.
pinot (and a gamay) from Burgundy, France (plus a gem from the Loire)
VIVE LA BOURGOGNE ROUGE!!!
Beaujolais, Pierre Chermette, “traditionnelle” , 2004 ( stunning old vine gamey) 28.
Bourgogne, Domaine Parent, 2004 (beautiful pinot, pure but not simple) 36.
Bourgogne, Rene Leclerc, 2005 (bright, ripe and wondrous) 43.
Loire, Dom. St. Nicolas, Cuvee Jacques, 2004 (full, bright; speaks fluent terroir) 36.
Bourgogne, A & P de Villaine, ‘la Digoine’, 2004 (patriarch of Burgundy, great) 44.
Mercurey 1er cru, Hugues and Yves de Suremain, “la Bondue”, 1999 (a beautiful oddity) 46.
Gevrey-Chambertin, Francois Leclerc, 2005 (son of Rene; prodigy of wine) 73.
Gevrey-Chambertin, Geantet-Pansiot, “En Champs”, 2004 (elegance in Gevrey) 74.
Gevrey Chambertin, Denis Mortet, “Mes Cinq Terroirs”, 2004 (the last of the legends) 150.
Clos de Vougeot, Tortochot, 2002 (Grand Cru thru and thru) 165.
Clos des Mouches, J. Drouhin, 2002 (persistent and brash; big ruby) 95.
Romanee St. Vivant, Domaine de la Romanee Conti, 2001 (Bien sur.) 525.
Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanee Conti, 2001 (we bow to DRC) 525.
Italy. Italia. Italie. and two Italophiles from California.
foot of the mountain
barbera, Seghesio, Piedmont, 2004 (Barbera-ella; mountainous value) 25.
barbera, Palmina, Lompoc, CA, 2005 (Clifton of Brewer-Clifton is stunning) 36.
nebbiolo, Pelissero, Langhe, 2004 (equals pretty much any Barbaresco) 48.
nebbiolo-barbera-syrah, Palmina, “Savoia”, Lompoc, CA, 2004 (the joy of wine from Steve Clifton) 75.
Barolo, Familia Anselma, Piedmont, 2000 (old skool; like an Italian John Grigley) 77.
Barolo, Massolino, Parafada, Piedmont, 2000 (a nebbiolo to sink your teeth into) 87.
Barolo, Massolino, Parafada, Piedmont, 2001 (noblest nebbiolo) 87.
Barolo, Rocche dei Manzoni, “Big ‘d Big”, Piedmont, 1999 (like a rock: 4-star modern player) 105.
Barolo, Bartolo Mascarello, Piedmont, 1996 (Bartolo has passed; long live Bartolo) 150.
Barolo, Bartolo Mascarello, Piedmont, 1997 (Bartolo has passed; long live Bartolo) 150.
under the sun and beyond
aglianico, Terreadora di Paola, Campania, 2005 (dark, maximum power wine) 25.
sangiovese-cab blend, Argiano, “Non Confunditur”, Tuscany, 2004 (seamless joining of Ital and French) 35.
rosso di Montalcino, Vitanza, Tuscany, 2001 (Brunello’s very gifted younger brother) 42.
Chianti Classico, Fontodi, Tuscany, 2004 (leather, cherries and truffles) 48.
aglianico, Feudi di San Gregorio, ‘Taurasi’, Campania, 1998 (modernist winery; older vintage) 62.
Brunello di Montalcino, Solaria, Tuscany, 2001 (an all encompassing sangiovese) 86.
Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri, “Tenuta Nuova”, Tuscany, 2001 (I think it was some wine of the year) 129.
Brunello di Montalcino, la Velona, Tuscany, 1999 (beast of my Italian burden) 110.
Valpolicella, Quintarelli, “Rosso ca del Merlo”, Veneto, 1998 (the Q man; an odd man but very brilliant) 100.
supertuscan, Grattamacco, Bolgheri, 1989 (another amazing Gratta vintage) 100.
supertuscan, Grattamacco, Bolgheri, 1991 (like a burgundy it’s so complex) 100.
supertuscan, Grattamacco, Bolgheri, 2000 (the oomph vintage) 110.
supertuscan, Poggio Verrano, ‘Dromos’, Maremma, 2003 (velvety rich with a nod to Bordeaux) 99.
Spain: tempranillos, garnachas, etc.
tempranillo, etc., Tomas Cuisine, ‘Vilosell’, Costers de Segre, 2004 (oomphy elegance) 28.
Toro, Elias Mora, 2004 (toro, toro… don’t run from this bull) 32.
monastrell-cab-temp., Altos de Luzon, Jumilla, 2004 (stellar, voluptuous. it rocks) 36.
garnacha-syrah, Tres Patas, Mentirida, 2004 (three legs? It’s awesome.) 37.
Mencia, Descendientes de Jose Palacios, “Petalos del Bierzo”, 2005 (rugged excellence) 30.
Ribera del Duero, Dominio Atauta, 2004 (the new shining star of old vines tempranillo) 60.
Ribera del Duero, Flor de Pingus, 2004 (can you say RP98?) 90.
syrah, Finca Sandoval, Manchuela, 2004 (singin’ syrah… new cult fav) 67.
Toro, Bodegas Maurodos, “San Roman” (memories of Madrid; wonderful wine) 79.
Priorato, Mas Perinet, 2003 (grenache, syrah, carignan, cab, merlot= fantastico) 44.
Priorato, Vall Llach, “Idus”, 2003 (brooding blackberries) 69.
Ribera del Duero, Palomero, 1999 (massive tinto fino) 75.
Sardon del Duero, Quinta Sardonia, 2003 (tempranillo, cab, merlot, biodynamic) 95.
Rioja, Artadi, “Pagos Viejos” , 2004 ( endlessly complex work of genius) 150.
rhone stylin’ around the world
USA
syrah, Terre Rouge, “Cotes de l’Ouest”, Amador County, CA, 2003 (very Rhone style) 34.
syrah, Edmunds St. John, ‘Wylie Fenaughty’, CA, 2001 (vive la Rhone Ranger Steve) 54.
syrah, Terry Hoage Vineyards, ‘the Hedge’, Paso Robles, CA, 2004 (great wine from the UGA/NFL hands of Terry Hoage) 68.
grenache blend, Terry Hoage Vineyards, ‘the Pick, Paso Robles, CA, 2005 (Superbowl material) 67.
syrah, K, Morrison Lane Vineyard, WA, 2003 (big cold weather syrah; Hermitage on steroids) 75.
gren-syrah-mourv, Linne Calodo, “Sticks & Stones”, Paso Robles, CA, 2004 (greatness) 90.
syrah, Red Car, “the Fight”, Round 3, Santa, Maria, CA, 2004 (R.I.P. Mark Estrin) 100.
syrah, Kongsgaard, Napa, 2000 (Syrahzilla stomping CA; think thick Hermitage) 140.
AUSTRALIA
mourv-gren-shiraz, D’Arenberg, “the Stump Jump”, 2005 (D’Arenberg rules) 23.
shiraz, Three Rings, 2005 (big, brawny and broad but still docile) 31.
shiraz, Bremberton, “Selkirk” , Langhorn Creek, South Australia, 2004 (elegant and complex from the sun-burnt country) 40.
shiraz, Kaelser, “Stonehorse”, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2004 (rich berries and good spice) 46.
shiraz, Kilikanoon, “Testament”, Barossa Valley, 2004 (Kevin Mitchell’s ode to Barossa) 68.
shiraz, Kilikanoon, “Parable”, McLaren Vale, 2004 (And also his homage to MV) 68.
shiraz, Kaesler, ‘The Bogan’, Barossa, 2002 (behemoth shiraz... oh yeah, 96 RP) 79.
shiraz, Penfold’s, “Grange”, 1999 (it’s grange...) 250.
FRANCE section A (Rhone)
(as you can see we think highly of Chateauneuf)
Cotes du Rhone, Dom. D’Andezon, 2004 (100% syrah from 60 year old vines) 20.
Cotes du Rhone, Dom. D’Espigouette, 2004 (think violets, blackberry + pepper) 25.
Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Janasse, 2005 (icon of CdP makes great CdR) 26.
Cotes du Rhone, Chateau de Fonsalette, 2003 (junior to Rayas; Bugatti of all CDRs) 80.
Crozes Hermitage, Gilles Robin, “Alberic Bouvet”, 2004 (elegance and oomph) 47.
Vacqueyras, Sang de Cailloux, “Cuvee Floureto”, 2004 (it’s a BARNYARD dance!) 49.
CdP, Patrick Lesec, “Pierres Dorees”, 2004 (sweet smoky kirsch) 56.
CdP, Bois du Boursan, 2003 (the ripe vintage; full and decadent fruit bomb) 64.
CdP, Vieux Telegraphe, “la crau”, 2004 (le crau, the big boy.) 74.
CdP, Clos Saint Jean, 2004 (new style; full throttle CDP) 76.
CdP, Beaucastel, 1989 (97 pts RP and just now ready) 225.
CdP, Beaucastel, 2004 (this one will need decanting…) 125.
CdP, Font de Michelle, “Cuvee Etienne Gonnet”, 2003 (Michel’s homage to dad) 95.
CdP, Font de Michelle, “Cuvee Etienne Gonnet”, 2004 (Michel’s homage to dad) 95.
CdP, Domaine de la Morderee, “la Reine des Bois”, 2004 (riveting wine) 125.
Hermitage, JL Chave, 2003 (rated 100… that’s perfect) 350.
FRANCE that is not Bord>Burg>Rhon>…
gren-mourv, Montpezat, ‘Palombieres’, Languedoc, 2004 (rich & utterly drinkable) 24.
merlot-syrah-cot, Chateau de Pennautier, Cabardes, 2002 (modern regional; great wine) 35.
cabernet franc, Domaine des Ouches, Bourgueil, 2003 (wonderful brawny) 36.
gren-syrah-mourv, St. Martin de la Garrigue, ‘Bronzinelle’, 2004 (buy it.) 37.
mourvedre, etc., Domaine de L’Hortus, Pic Saint Loup, 2003 (this stuff is stellar) 47.
zinfandel
Trinitas, Old Vines, CA, 2003 (great jammy and smoky beast) 29.
Tin Barn, “Dalraddy Vineyard” , Napa, 2004 (subtle spice with balanced fruit) 34.
Storybook, Mayacamas, Calistoga, CA, 2003 (classic zin; beautiful winery) 47.
Rubicon Estate, ‘Edizione Pennino”, Napa, 2003 (evidently tough guys do dance) 58.
Linne Calodo, ‘the Outsider’, Paso Robles, CA, 2004 (MAMMOTH, like a brawl
between the Greasers & the Socials) 60.
Turley Wine Cellars, Dragon Vineyard, CA, 2005 (they’ll) 84.
Turley Wine Cellars, Duarte Vineyard, CA, 2005 (be gone) 68.
Turley Wine Cellars, Mead Ranch Vineyard, CA, 2005 (soon) 68.
merlots
Pavilion, Napa, 2004 (drinks like a wine twice its price.) 25.
Peju Province, Napa, 2002 (very big unctuous merlot from a beautiful winery) 34.
Robert Sinskey, Carneros, Napa, 2003 (all organic; good friend and coolest guy) 36.
Barlow Vineyards, Napa, 2003 (Cory Beck’s impeccable merlot) 62.
Avignonesi, “Desiderio”, Tuscany, 2003 (named after the family Bull) 78.
Arietta, Napa, 1999 (high up on Spring Mountain Road JK makes magic happen)125.
cabs and cab blends
Columbia Crest, Grand Estate, WA, 2003 (consistent QPR for cabernet) 24.
claret blend, Steltzner, Napa, 2003 (beautiful blend of cab-merlot-cab franc) 35.
cab-merlot-cab franc, Girard, ‘Artistry”, Napa, 2003 (they just renamed goodness) 44.
Steltzner, Napa, 2003 (up on Stag’s Leap; awesome peeps) 52.
Crane Brothers, Oak Knoll, Napa, 2003 (herby, fun wine with layers of richness) 54.
Worthy, Napa, 2004 (mid end, ultra sought after; very classic style) 58.
Meyer Vineyard, Napa, 2003 (unfiltered, rich beauty) 68.
cab blend, Reynolds Family Winery, “Persistance”, Napa (syrah makes this BIG) 67.
Veraison, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa, 2003 (big, racy beast; anise and leather) 85.
Pride Mountain, Napa, 2005 (Bob the Foley artist; making a lot of good noise) 96.
Andrew Will, Klipsun Vineyard, WA, 2001 (full fruit and delightfully balanced) 99.
Drinkward Peschon, Napa, 2004 (just great stuff made by great people) 99.
Hartwell, Miste Hill, Napa, 2003 (hand crafted by the great Andy Erickson) 99.
Meander, Napa, 2003 (200 case production; winemaker from Phelps and Viader) 110.
Graylyn Estate, Margaret River, Australia, 2001 (rp: “well defined beauty”) 115.
DR Stephens, Moose Valley Vineyard, Napa, 2001 (WS 95 for the spectators) 120.
Tor, “Mast”, Napa, 2004 (Tor Kenward’s top notch cab) 120.
Seavey, 2003 (96 RP; drinks well young which is not usually the case for Seavey) 125.
Jericho Canyon, Napa Valley, 2002 (the power vineyard) 130.
Quintessa, Napa, 2003 (a legend in Napa) 140.
Quilceda Creek, WA, 2001 (yikes this guy is a genius) 150.
Quilceda Creek, WA, 2003 (RP 100 points) 150.
Rudd, Estate Grown, Oakville, 2003 (Leslie’s dream; our thankful reality) 135.
Axios, Napa, 2001 (Bob Engelhoff’s beastly cult cab) 150.
Arietta, H Block, Hudson Vineyards, Napa, 2001 (cheval blanc meets Superman) 150.
Carter, “Revilo”, Napa, 2004 (Nils Venge does it again…) 140.
Carter, “Coliseum Block”, Napa, 2004 (mind altering experience of beauty) 175.
French Bordeaux
Fontalem-L’Auriolle, Bordeaux Superiore, 2003 (60 merlot/ 20 cab/ 20 cab franc; VIVE LA FRANCE) 28.
Chateau de Bellevue, Lussac St. Emilion, 2003 (Kermit import; cab franc-merlot) 44.
La Gomerie, St. Emilion, 2001 (Actually 100 % merlot but uncontainably great) 190.
Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2002 (live it up) 250.
Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac, 2002 (an old-skool claret year) 250.
large format
cabernet, Worthy, Napa, 2004 MAGNUM 110.
cabernet, Schrader, “Double Diamond: Mayacamas”, Napa, 2004 MAGNUM 145.
cabernet, Niebaum-Coppola, Rubicon, Napa, 2001 MAGNUM 295.
half bottles 375 ml (perfect for one or two)
SPARKLKING
Pierre Peters, brut, “Cuvee de Reserve” (grand cru-grower delicious) 40.
WHITES
Chablis, Laventureux, France, 2005 22.
chardonnay, Landmark, “overlook”, Napa, 2004 25.
chardonnay, Domaine Serene, Cote Sud, Oregon, 2003 41.
chardonnay, Ramey, Russian River, California, 2003 36.
pinot blanc, Robert Sinskey, California, 2005 26.
REDS
pinot noir, Saintsbury, Carneros, 2004 25.
merlot, Duckhorn, Napa, 2004 49.
zinfandel, Storybook, Mayacamas, Calistoga, California, 2003 24.
cabernet, Darioush, Napa, 2003 55.
wines by the glass
cava, Marques de Gelida, Spain, 2003 $6.
Great value in the land of Spain.
Champagne, Heidsieck-Monopole, Blue Top, NV, France $12.
Un vrai plaisir pour la bouche.
WHITE AND A ROSE
rosé, Chateau de Pennautier, Cabardes, France, 2006 $6.
fresh. Screams spring. Lovely dry rosé.
pinot grigio, Villa Marija, Slovenia, 2005 $7.
Floral, crisp juice from just across the Ital border.
sylvaner/ pinot blanc/ riesling/ Muscat, Kuentz-Bas, Alsace, France, 2005 $7.
This is Alsace 101 all in one bottle; beautiful stuff that takes you there.
riesling, Gobelsburger, Austria, 2005 $7.
crisp and clean. We love Austrian wine these days.
sauvignon blanc, the Crossings, New Zealand, 2006 $9.
a crisp, beautiful voyage to New Zealand.
Macon-Villages, Elisabeth Hugary, 2005 $8.
Real, true inexpensive Burgundy.
chardonnay, Foxglove, Edna Valley, California, 2006 $9.
Rich fruit with a pure expression of California.
gruner veltliner, Berger, Austria 2005 $7
great balance of fruit and spice.
RED
pinot noir, Dom. St. Nicolas, Cuvee Jacques, 2004 $9.
full, bright; speaks fluent terroir
barbera, Palmina, Lompoc, CA, 2005 $9.
A stunning tribute to Piedmont by the king of wine in SoCal.
merlot, Robert Sinskey, Carneros, Napa, 2003 $9.
All organic from our friend Bob.
monastrell-cab-tempranillo, Altos de Luzon, Jumilla, Spain, 2004 $9.
A stunner each year, but this year is the best yet.
garnacha, etc., Mas Perinet, Spain, 2003 $11.
A great Priorat for a relative lark.
merlot-syrah-cot, Chateau de Pennautier, Cabardes, 2002 $9.
Modern region; great wine with big body and substance.
shiraz, Bremberton, “Selkirk” , Langhorn Creek, South Australia, 2004 $10.
elegant, complex shiraz from the sun-burnt country
cab/merlot/cab franc, Girard, ‘Artistry”, Napa, 2003 $11.
Girard has been berry berry good to us. One of our all-time favs.
