White Wines By The Glass
Cavit Pinot Grigio, 2007 – Italy (8)
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Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 -
Lots of stony mineral character with hints of limes, nectarines and gooseberries
Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay, 2005-
Ripe tropical fruits with a touch of toasted oak and citrus and pineapple finish
Freixenet - Brut- Sparkling, NV –
Crisp and dry, with citrus aromas and bright apple flavors
Pinot Grigio
Ruffino, "Lumina"-
Medium bodied, very fragrant and well structured. Intense aroma, clean and very fruity with hints of flowers, pears and yellow peel fruits.
Angelini, "
Soft well balanced and dry, with flavors of citrus and a clear fresh finish. Lots of fruit flavors explode on the palate
Livon, Friuli Venezia Giulia,
A bouquet of spice and acacia flowers leads to a full and gentle palate, with subtle almond hints on the aftertaste
Elk Cove Vineyards, Willamette Valley Oregon 2006 (60)
Sweet aromatic fruits, pineapple, guava and a touch of honeysuckle, crisp on the palate with citrus and grapefruit. Rich mouth and balanced finish
Sauvignon Blanc
Dry Creek Vineyard,
(1/2 Btl 22)
Crafted in the classic French Sancerre style, emphasizes crisp no oak, fresh citrus and grapefruit flavors with balanced acidity.
Babich, "Unfiltered" -
New
Pungent and flavorful with good fruit intensity, red apples and melon standing out with well balanced acidity making this a delightfully refreshing wine.
Kim Crawford,
Hugely aromatic, powerful palate with gooseberry, tropical fruits and dried herbs.
Sileni,
Fresh, intense fruit flavors of gooseberry and passion fruit.
Oyster Bay,
Captures the special
character of
Chardonnay
Penfolds, "Rawsons Retreat" – S.E.
Aromas of rock melon and freshly peeled pears, creamy mid palate, structured to please.
Francis Coppola,
Distinctive personality of
Clear Straw color, crisp tropical fruits and sweet oak, buttery flavors present but not overdone.
Cuvaison - Carneros,
Lush and mouth-coating with strawberry and raspberry fruit, allspice and smokey oak notes with supple tannins and complimentary acidity
Moshin - Russian River, CA, 2006 (66)
Exhibits notes of toasted sesame and white flowers on the nose. On the palate apple, pear and banana marry with a dab of oak spice.
Sequoia Grove -
Silky richness with a touch of creamy vanilla and the sip ends with a well integrated acid backbone that invites another sip.
Cakebread Cellars -
World class - Wines were hand stirred promoting the integration of fruit, yeast, acid and oak resulting in a beautifully balanced chardonnay.
Ramey -
Light Gold, zesty citrus and orchard fruit aromas and dusty minerals, finish is crisp yet creamy.
White Varietals & Blends
Apremont - Pierre Boniface -
Fresh, with touches of elegance and fresh flavors of lanolin, honey, spice and ripe apple. The finish is redolent of melon.
Horton, Viognier,
Light and aromatic, minimal oak taste, with an exquisite bouquet of tropical fruits, honey and spice.
Trefethen Reisling,
Crisp citrus and mandarin orange with the slightest hint of sweetness complements the fruit and acid on the finish
Moet & Chandon,
"White Star" –
Rich and a touch sweet, exuding citrus and honey flavors on an easygoing frame. Medium-bodied, with moderate intensity.
Taittenger, Brut, NV,
Rich and toasty with delicious pear and apple aromas that come together in a style that is the essence of champagne.
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Red Wines By The Glass
Cycles Gladiator, CA, Pinot Noir, 2006 (9/36)
Core flavors of cherry and plum, silky notes of wild berries and vanilla fill the mouth, soft velvety tannins & balanced acidity give long finish.
Pedroncelli, Cabernet
Ruby red, rich in aromas of cherry, nutmeg, and toasty oak tannins create richness on palate, finishing with long spice, berry flavors.
Hahn Estates, Merlot,
Supple and Elegant with a spicy nose of black cherry, cassis and cedar, complemented by soft tannins.
Deep ruby red with a nose of ripe plums and strawberries wrapped in subtle vanilla and coffee notes. Powerful and intense in the finish.
Cycles Gladiator –
Remarkable intensity of flavors, especially blackberries. Delicious.
Merlot
Glorious flavors of juicy black plum, sweet berryfruits and spice, with fine grained tannins and a lingering silken texture.
Chateau St Jean -
Opens with a huge burst of ripe red fruits, balanced by spicy oak and polished tannins. Finishes with cedar and black cherry fruit.
Superb wine that has everything - raspberry, plum and cedar, ripe loganberries, cherries and sweet oak marry in the finish
Cabernet Sauvignon
Nose of bourbon-soaked cherries, chocolate and cedar, complemented by flavors of red currants, blackberry cobbler and rich French oak.
Luscious blackberry, chocolate with spicy aromas of black pepper and vanilla. Good tannins and a bit of oak with a creamy finish.
Charles Krug, -
Concentrated berry aromas, traces of cocoa and vanilla. Silky palate of blackberries and chewy tannins. Well rounded with sweet vanilla oak and wood spice.
Red Varietals & Blends
Malbec – Altos Las Hormigas,
Fabulous intense color, aromas of ripe plum and violets with hints of vanilla, combines weighty mouthfeel with soft silkiness.
"Bush Vine" Grenache -
Red plums, cloves and spices interwoven with gamey, earthy characteristics. The generous palate shows sweet berry, dark fruit and spice.
Malbec - Sur, De Los
Black cherry and sweet violet aromas create a generous structure so the wine feels both tense and voluptuous.
The Mariner - Dry Creek Vineyards,
A multi dimensional wine that is both compelling and provocative. Exudes exotic aromas of wild cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate
that intermingle with seamless, well integrated tannins.
Shiraz & Syrah
Mc Guigan Black Label,
S.
Ripe, rich berry flavors explode from the glass - a great party wine.
Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Jumilla, Spain 2005 (49)
The monastrell presents
strong raspberry and rustic aromatics tempered with pepper from the
Pinot Noir
Pedroncelli -
Medium bodied, plum and spicy clove aromas with flavors of violet and cherry fruit. Great structure and light tannins.
Hahn Estates,
Lush flavors of red fruits, blackberry, and pomegranate, silky tannins and cool climate acidity on thr finish.
Cambria, "Julia's Vineyard",
Offers fresh flavors of blueberry, strawberry and cranberry accented with cinnamon and vanilla oak.
Wild Horse -
Wonderfully rich, deep dark fruits with raspberry and cranberry and a hint of oak giving a definite earthiness.
Saintsbury - Garnet,
This fantastic pinot displays precocious raspberry and black cherry fruit, a plump middle and soft ripe spiced finish.
Adelsheim,
Red and black fruit aromas on the nose and palate. A light touch of nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper. Polished tannins showing in the finish.
Loaded with vibrant raspberry, cherry and plum fruit. Delivers bright cherry flavors framed nicely by bright acidity and supple tannins.
Frei Brothers Reserve -
Big nose, strawberries and cream, raspberry tart, Nice smokiness. This wine has a touch of class.
Moshin, Russian River Valley,
World class pinot noir. Very spice forward with heavy dark fruit flavors with a very pleasing smooth feel across the whole palate, great finish.
Zinfandel
Sausal, "Private
Reserve" -
Dense Zinfandel. The balanced, but abundant fruit in this wine make it a delicious complement to roasted and grilled meats, rich pastas, and stews
Hendry, "Block 7" -
Heady aromas of chocolate-covered cherries, berries and spice follow through onto a palate flush with berry and cocoa flavors and fine grained wood tannins
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