Wines By The Glass

White        

24/1                 Marguet-Bonnerave, Brut, Grand Cru                                      
N/V
Rose Champagne, France      
An exciting, bracing, wonderfully flavorful Brut.  It has intense fruit flavors, all supported by fresh, lively acidity.
Bottle $50.      Glass $10.50                                                    

38/2                 White Zinfandel, Copperidge, California                               
N/V
A lightly sweet wine that quenches your thirst.
Bottle $25.      Glass $5.50    
           
34/3                 Riesling, J. Lohr, Monterey County, California                                 
2005               
Candied apples, pears, peaches and sweet grapefruits.  Dry and balanced.  Zesty enough -  you’ll want the whole bottle.
Bottle $32.      Glass $6.50

39/4                 Pinot Grigio, Mezza Corona, Italy                                         
2006   
A light and crisp white wine with a silky taste and exceptional balance. 
Bottle $33.      Glass $7.00

41/5                 Sauvignon Blanc, Matua Valley, New Zealand                                  
2006                                                   
This wine is distinctive and vibrant.  A well-proportioned wine with concentrated tropical bliss.  Pairings: salmon, tuna, oysters
Bottle $34.      Glass $7.50

55/7                 Chardonnay Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington                           
2005
Wonderful aromas of melon and honey, a delicious mouthful of flavors.  Excellent value.
Bottle $35.      Glass $7.50

Mineral Water Selection
Small $3.00     Large $6.00
Panna Still
San Pelligrino Sparkling

Red

69/8                 Pinot Noir, Louis Latour, Domainede Valmoissine, France.                                     
2004
A superb example of the rich yet brilliantly structured Pinot Noir coming from this eminent house of Louis Latour.
Bottle $38.      Glass $8.50

66/9                 Sangiovese, Santa Cristina, Tuscan, Italy                              
2005
Fresh, fragrant and fruity.  The character of Tuscany’s classic grape.  Perfect match to grilled meats and red sauced pasta.
Bottle $35.      Glass $7.50

80/10               Zinfandel, Four Vines, “Old Vine Cuvee”, California                       
2004
Hugh layers of blackberries, spicy plums, and velvety oak. This easy drinking Zinfandel explodes in the mouth glassafter glass.
Bottle $35.      Glass $7.50

76/11               Merlot, Bogle, California                                                       
2004
Well structured, with a nice balance of berries and earthiness.
Bottle $38.      Glass $8.50

87/13               Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vintner’s Collection, Central  Coast, Calfornia
2004               
Seductive fruit, spice and oak.  This Cabernet will tease your palate with yummy black fruit then finishes smooth like chocolate.
Bottle $38.         Glass $8.50

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

19                   Louis Roederer, Cristal, France                                             
1999               
$250.                                      
A connoisseur's Champagne, honey and butterscotch flavors beautifully put together.
                       
20                    Krug, Grande Cuvee Brut, France                                         
N/V                 
$210.
This Champagne is very elegant. Almost knocks your socks off with its bold, assertive aromas and flavors. You won’t soon forget this vivid and expressive Champagne.
           
21                    Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs, California                            
2003               
$70.
The pride of the American sparkling wine, full flavored and from a great year.
          
22                    Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut Champagne, France      
N/V                 
$78.                            
One of the most prestigious Champagnes housed in France.                                      

24                    Marguet-Bonnerave, Brut, Grand Cru Rose Champagne, France                                                    
N/V                 
$50.
An exciting, bracing, wonderfully flavorful Brut.  It has intense fruit flavors, all supported by fresh, lively acidity.     

Light And Crisp White Wine

30                    Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Italy                                    
2005               
$40.
The classic light Italian white from one of the finest vineyards.

31                    Dry Riesling, Trefethen, Napa Valley, California                  
2005               
$36.
This Riesling has been called the best in California by the critics. An excellent alternative to Chardonnay.

32                    Pinot Gris, Oak Knoll, Oregon                                                           
2001               
$33.
Simply delicious. This Pinot Gris delivers plenty of violet and apricot flavors.                               

33                    Conundrum, Caymus Vineyards, California                          
2005               
$49.
The wines of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier and Muscat are blended to produce this wine of floral and tropical flavors.

Light and Crisp White Wine

34                    Riesling, J. Lohr, Monterey County, California                                 
2005               
$32.
Candied apples, pears, peaches and sweet grapefruits.  Dry and balanced.  Zesty enough -  you’ll want the whole bottle.
                                                                                   
35                    Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek, Sonoma County  California            
2002               
$42.
A crisp and dry wine with fresh citrus, mineral and spice.
                       
36                    Blend, Orvieto Classico, Ruffino, Italy                                    
 2004              
$31.
A fresh and fruity white wine from traditional local grape varieties of Orvieto.  Medium body, balanced acidity and dryness on the finish.

37                    Viognier, William Roan, North Coast, California                  
2004               
$32.
Lush aromas of apricot, white peach and honeysuckle. A creamy mouth-filling texture and a crisp refreshing citrus finish.

38                     White Zinfandel, Copperidge, California                            
N/V                 
$25.
A lightly sweet wine that quenches your thirst.      
                                                                                                                                               
39                    Pinot Grigio, Mezza Corona, Italy                                         
2006               
$33.
A light and crisp white wine with a silky taste and exceptional balance. 
                                                                                   
40                    Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Vineyards, Marlborough Reserve, New Zealand            
2004               
$34.
A light delicate wine with a crisp dry finish. Wine Spectator Top 100 Most Exciting Wines of 2001.

41                    Sauvignon Blanc, Matua Valley, New Zealand                                  
2006               
$34.                            
This wine is distinctive and vibrant.  A well-proportioned wine with concentrated tropical bliss.  Pairings: salmon, tuna, oysters

Chardonnay

44                    Kistler, Sonoma Coast, California                                          
2004               
$110.
A stunning wine of great individuality, with wonderful minerality, sweet lemon oil, tropical fruits, powerful and full-bodied.

45                    De Wetshof Estate, Bon Vallon, South Africa                        
2005               
$35.
The De Wetshof Chardonnay was awarded The Grand Prix D’ Honneur at Vine Xpo in Bordeaux, France, beating more than 900 wines worldwide.  This is a good example for South Africa’s ever-improving Chardonnay at a reasonable price.

46                    Pouilly-Fuisse, Louis Latour, France                                     
2004               
$45.
Louis Latour makes some of the most elegant, harmonious and beautiful wines in Burgundy and this Pouilly-Fuisse is no exception.

47                    Macon-Villages, Louis Latour, France                                              
2005               
$33.
Crisp and dry, wonderful with light fare and  shellfish.

48                    Puligny-Montrachet, Louis Latour, France                           
2004               
$70.                                         
A classic White Burgundy, crisp, rich and deep.

49                    Bernardus, Monterey County, California                               
2004               
$46.
Ripe, rich and toasty, with lots of fig, apricot, vanilla and hazelnut.

50                    Steele, Steele Cuvee, California                                                          
2003               
$48.    
Elegant and refined. This is rich, ripe yet subtle wine, with layers of pear, hazelnut and apricot.  
           
51                    Kendall Jackson, California                                                  
2005               
$36.
Round and toasty with apple and just a touch of oak.                        

52.                   Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches,  Sonoma County, California                                
2005               
$39.
We think you’ll savor it’s delicate balance of honey-citrus and buttery, vanilla spice flavors.

53                    Belvedere, Russian River Valley, California                           
2003              
$46.    
Toasty and creamy with lemon, pear and fig notes, turning elegant and polished. 

54                    Lockwood, Monterey, California                                           
2004               
$39.
Silky, spicy style offers a touch of pear and mint with a smooth finish.

55                    Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington             
2005               
$35.
Wonderful aromas of melon and honey, delicious mouthful of flavors.  Excellent value.

56                    Ferrari Carano, Alexander Valley, California                                   
2004               
$50.
Considered to be one of the best Chardonnays in the market.                        

Light Red Wines

65                    Syrah, Wente Vineyards, California                                       
2004               
$34.
Syrah at its best with full flavor fruit, offering rich, ripe and concentrated flavors of plum and black cherry.
                       
66                    Sangiovese, Santa Cristina, Tuscan, Italy                              
2005               
$35
Fresh, fragrant and fruity.  The character of Tuscany’s classic grape.  Perfect match to grilled meats and red sauced pasta.
                                               
67                    Chianti, Oenant, Riserva, Florence, Italy                                
2000              
$40.
Sensational Chianti, with impressive aromas of crushed berries, hints of cedar and velvety tannins.

69                      Pinot Noir, Louis Latour, Domaine de Valmoissine, France           
2004               
$38.
A superb example of the rich yet brilliantly structured Pinot Noir coming from this eminent house of Louis Latour.

70                    Pinot Noir, Kenwood, Russian River Valley, California                     
2004               
$55.
This Pinot Noir is rich, intense, profound and elegant yet powerful with deep black cherry and plum aromas.            

71                    Pinot Noir, Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, Oregon                
2005               
$55.
Rich, supple and silky. A gorgeous mouthful of wild berry, black cherry and hints of chocolate.  It's everything a Pinot Noir  should be - elegant, seductive and tasty.

Big Red Wines

75                    Merlot, Laplaya, Estate Reserve, Chile                                              
2003               
$33.    
Polished, with spicy tasting cinnamon, plum and cherry. Best value on the list.

76                    Merlot, Bogle, California                                                       
2004               
$38.
A soft and supple wine with luscious fruit tones.                               

77                   Merlot, Sebastiani, Sonoma County, California                                 
2003               
$40.
Well structured, with a nice balance of berries and
earthiness.

78                    Merlot, Matanzas Creek Winery, Sonoma County, California                     
2003                      
$45.                
Elegant with sweet cherry, dark plum and chocolate tones. Great with lamb, grilled steaks and rich chocolate desserts.

79                    Chateauneuf du Pape, Clos du Calvaire, France                              
2000               
$50.
Exquisite clever winemaking, pushing the envelope while also delivering ripe fruit and smooth tannins, silky texture and plenty of fruit.

80                    Zinfandel, Four Vines, “Old Vine Cuvee”, California                       
2004               
$35
Hugh layers of blackberries, spicy plums, and velvety oak. This easy drinking Zinfandel explodes in the mouth glass after glass.

81                    Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosemount Estate (Show Resserve),  Coonawarra, Australia 
2003               
$44.
Sexy berries on the nose, lush, supple and complex.  It is rare to find a Cabernet Sauvignon of this quality for less than $50.
                                                                   
83                    Blend, Sienna, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County, California 
2003               
$55.    
An exceptional blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.  You must try it.
                      

85                    Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Souverain, Alexander Valley, California                             
2003               
$49.
Steaks and chops beg to be paired with this deeply concentrated, rich, mouthful of beautiful dark Cabernet.

85                    Cabernet Sauvignon, The Hess Collection, Napa Valley                   
2003               
$85.
One of the best 100 wines of the year by “The Wine Spectator.”

86                    Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Vascos, Colchagua, Chile             
2004               
$43.
The palate is rich and round with attractive woody mushroom-like scents. Good fruit and lots of charm makes this one of the best selling South American reds year after year.

87                    Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vintner’s Collection, Central Coast, Calfornia
2004               
$38.
Seductive fruit, spice and oak.  This Cabernet will tease your palate with yummy black fruit then finishes smooth like chocolate.

88                    Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ste. Michelle,  Columbia Valley, Washington                         
2003               
$38.
One of the best values on the market.  It has wonderful black cherry flavors.  Goes fantastic with our N.Y. Strip.

89                   Cabernet Sauvignon, Kendall Jackson, Reserve, California  
2004               
$40.    
A full-bodied wine with red cherry plum flavor.

Red Wines To Remember

90                    Brunello di Montalcino, Lisini  Montalcino, Italy                                                        
2001               
$146.
Brunello is Tuscan Sangiovese at it’s best. Beautifully elegant and aromatic, full bodied and loads of blackberry, coffee and olive aromas.

91                      Blend, Opus One, Mondav, Rothschild, Oakville, California                
2001               
$215.
Vintage 2001 produced a small, concentrated and excellent, unhurried harvest!
           

92                  Merlot, Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley, California                          
2003               
$122
One of the benchmarks of Merlots on the USA market.

93                    Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, California             
2000               
$120.
This wine is complex and sophisticated with layers of concentrated currant, herb, coffee, sage, mineral and spice flavors and long on the finish.  Drink through 2010.

94                    Red Bordeaux, Chateau-Latour, (Premier, Grand Cru Class’e) Pauillac, France                    
1999                
$260.                          
This Red Bordeaux has sumptuous aromas of cedar wood, crème’ de cassis and wood smoke.