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Each category lists items from lightest to fullest body.
cocktails and 0% abv................................................................. 2
draft, bottled beer and cider selection............................. 3
wine on tap.................................................................................. 4
sparkling by the glass............................................................. 4
whites by the glass................................................................... 4
FLIGHTS.......................................................................................... 4
reds by the glass....................................................................... 5
sherries, ports and sweets by the glass............................. 5
Party-sized wine.......................................................................... 5
Bubbly and rosé.......................................................................... 6
CURIOSITIES................................................................................... 6
clean, crisp, refreshing whites.............................................. 6,7
floral, spicy, exotic whites...................................................... 7,8
rich, savory, complex whites................................................... 8,9
soft, fresh, smooth reds.......................................................... 9
spicy, earthy, exotic reds......................................................... 10
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cocktails
beer on tap
Piedmont Fizz $9
Highball: Cocchi Americano, Fennel, Lemon, Club Soda
Sippy-Cup $12
Highball: Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Spicy Ginger Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Lime
Adonis $12
Up: Fino Sherry, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Angostura Sour $12
Up: Angostura Bitters, Lemon, Egg White
El Barrio Tiki $12
Rocks: Fino Sherry, Orgeat, Allspice Vanilla Syrup, Lime
Ceylon Saison $10
Highball: Amontillado Sherry, Saison, Cinnamon Syrup, Lemon
Monferrato $13
Flute: Sparkling Wine, Cocchi Americano, Peychauds Bitters
Fig and Thistle $12
Rocks: Cardamaro, Fig Preserves, Lemon
Try our sangria for $10
0% ABV
Elderflower GRAPEFRUIT SODA $3.50
pellegrino aranciata $3
so much pretty $4
P&h soda co. sarsaparilla $3.50
Highball: ruby grapefruit, elderflower cordial, soda
Rocks: sparkling orangeade
Highball: ginger beer, star anise, lime
Highball: old-school root beer
hibiscus lemonade cooler $3.50
p&h soda co. lovage $3.50
Highball: hibiscus cordial, lemon, simple syrup
Highball: reminiscent of celery soda
pellegrino sanbittÈr $2
p&h soda co. Cream $3.50
Rocks: aperitif soda, great for Campari lovers
Highball: sweet, with Tahitian vanilla beans
ICED TEA: $3 - TROPICAL GREEN OR PEKOE
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Thornbridge, Jaipur IPA, UK $8 5.6% abv: An
American style IPA with British Pale Ale modesty.
Kulmbacher, Pilsner, Germany $6,
BIG 20 oz. for $8 4.9% abv: From Hamburg to
Bamberg, Germans are voting this as the #1 Pils
in blind tastings.
Uinta, Wyld, Extra Pale Ale, UT $7
6.8% abv: Dry hopped, for lots of citrus and pine
character. Certified Organic.
Victory, Headwaters Pale Ale, PA $7,
BIG 20 oz. for $9 5.1% abv: Crisp and aromatic.
The folks at Victory liked this beer so much, they
decided to make it available year round.
Rogue, Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout (Nitro), OR
$7 6.1% abv: Dry and delectably smooth with a
toasty bitter finish.
Great Divide, Oktoberfest Hoss Lager, CO $7,
BIG 20 oz. for $9 6.2% abv: Classic Märzen
style Oktoberfest lager: malty, smooth, crisp.
bottled cider
Wandering Aengus, Anthem Pear Cider,
Oregon $8, 12 oz. 6.2% abv: Northwestern apple
cider finished with Bosc and Anjou pears.
Sarasola, Original Basque Cider, Spain
$18, 750 ml 6% abv:Tart, with some natural
fermentation notes. Great food partner.
Original Sin, Cherry Tree, New York $14,
750 ml 6.7% abv: Heirloom apples with cherries.
Gluten-free.
bottled beer
The Perfect Crime, European Blonde, Belgium
$8, 11.2 oz. 6% abv: Dry, earthy, yeasty and on
the lighter side. Goes down almost too easy.
Thornbridge, Saint Petersburg, Imperial
Russian Stout, United Kingdom $10, 16.9 oz.
7.7% abv: Full-bodied stout, with smoky and
chocolate notes. Bottle-conditioned.
Brewery De Ranke, Bitter XX, Blonde Ale,
Belgium $8, 11.2 oz. 6% abv: Hoppy, barnyardy,
robust.
Wrasslers, XXXX, Full Stout, Ireland $8,
11.2 oz. 5.7% abv: "a stout like your grandfather
used to drink". Bottle conditioned and
unpasteurized.
Thornbridge, Jaipur, India Pale Ale, United
Kingdom $11, 16.9 oz. 5.9% abv: An American
style IPA with British Pale Ale modesty.
Harviestoun, Ola Dubh, Scotland $10,
11.2 oz. 8% abv: Aged in whisky casks.
Chocolatey and roasty, with a bittersweet finish.
Brasserie Dupont, Saison Dupont, Belgian
Farmhouse Ale, Belgium $11, 12.7 oz.
6.5% abv: This thirst quenching beer used to be
served to the "saisoniers" working the fields in the
summer.
Straffe Hendrik, Heritage, Oak Aged
Quadrupel Ale, Belgium 2011 $32, 25oz.
11% abv: Bottle-conditioned. Rich, elegant,
chewy, even, and brewed in a very limited quantity.
Birra del Borgo, My Antonia, Italy $12,
12.7 oz. 7.5% abv: Continually-hopped Imperial
pilsner; a collaboration with Dogfish Head Brewery.
Aecht, Sclenkerla Rauchbier, Germany $7,
16.9 oz. 5.1% abv: Their website is
www.smokebeer.com. Enough said.
Weihenstephaner, Korbinian, Germany $12,
16.9 oz. 7.4% abv: Regarded as perhaps the
World's best doppelbock; it'll warm you up for sure.
Erdinger, N/A, Germany $4, 12 oz.
less than 0.5% abv: Enjoy an alcohol-free malt
beverage. Erdinger calls it the "sports and fitness
drink".
Hoppin' Frog, B.O.R.I.S., Barrel Aged Oatmeal
Imperial Stout, Ohio $21 22 oz. 9.4% abv:
"Grand-daddy" of stout styles. Deep roasted flavor
offset by robust hop character, aged in whiskey
barrels.
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Wine on Tap
Pinot Blanc: Lieb Cellars, Long Island, New
York 2011 $9 12.5% abv Highly quaffable and
from our backyard!
Mourvédre Blend: Donkey & Goat, Placer,
California 2010 $13 13.6% abv Named after
Placerville, in El Dorado, this is fruity and funky.
Riesling: Red Tail Ridge, Finger Lakes, NY
2011 $10 12%abv
Well-balanced Riesling from the first LEED-certified
winery in New York State.
Touriga Nacional Blend: Agricultura, Alentejo,
Portugal 2010 $9 14%abv
30% Touriga Nacional, 40% Trincadeira and 30%
Aragonez (aka Tempranillo)
sparkling wine by the glass
Gruet, Blanc de Noirs, Albuquerque, New
Mexico NV $12 12%abv
Delicious sparkling wine from New Mexico?
You betcha.
Champagne: Duc du Romet NV $20 12%abv
A Blanc de Noirs, made from 75% Pinot Meunier
and 25% Pinot Noir - ripe
Rosé: Montalbera, Roseus, Piedmont, Italy
NV $11 12.5%abv 100% Grignolino, this pink
sparkler is full-bodied. Perfect food partner.
White wine by the glass
Hondarrabi Zuri: Itsas Mendi, Bizkaiko
Txakolina, Spain 2011 $12 12.5%abv
This one dances on the tongue.
Sauvignon Blanc: Clotilde Davenne, SaintBris, Burgundy, France 2011 $13 12.5%abv
From the only appellation in Burgundy where
Sauvignon Blanc can be planted. Rock star female
winemaker.
Tempranillo: Viña Santurnia, Crianza, Rioja,
Spain 2007 $12 13.5%abv Good structure. Kiss
of American oak. A perfect wine for red meat.
Cabernet Franc: Jean-Maurice Raffault,
Chinon, Loire Valley, France 2010 $13 13%abv
Expressive, lip-smacking goodness. A versatile
food partner.
Carignano: 6 Mura, Giga, Carignano del
Sulcis, Sardegna, Italy 2009 $11 13.5%abv
Journey to the ancient Mediterranean with this
sustainable stunner. Dark fruits, great complexity.
fortified wine by the glass
Fino: Emilio Lustau, Jarana $10 15%abv
Dry and crisp. Try with the fried pickles or as an
aperitif.
Chardonnay: Marie-Pierre Manciat, Les
Morizottes, Mâcon, Burgundy, France 2010
$11 12.5%abv Steely freshness, with great
minerality.
Oloroso: Emilio Lustau, Don Nuño $14
20%abv Rich, but not sweet. Bitter chocolate,
baked chestnuts, pronounced acidity.
Tawny Port: Niepoort, 10 year $16 20%abv
Citrus peel, dried apricot, toffee, caramel and
honey. The wines in this blend average 10 years
in age.
Pedro Ximénez: Emilio Lustau, San Emilio
$16 17%abv Rich and unctuous. Sweet, but not
oppressively so.
Madeira: Broadbent, Rainwater $11
19%abv This medium-dry wine is great as an
apertif or a digestive.
Edelzwicker: Domaine Mittancht-Klack,
Alsace, France NV $9 12.5%abv
Edel means noble and zwicker means blend.
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc and more!
we like RIESLING
Barbera: La Mondianese, Baby Barb,
Barbera d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2010 $10
13%abv No oak here, just clean, fresh fruit. Light
and easy drinking.
Garnacha: Bodegas Esteban Martin, Cha Cha,
Cariñena, Spain 2011 $9 13.5%abv
Juicy and spicy. Makes you want to dance.
Champagne: Rosé: Vranken, Demoiselle, NV
$28, 187 ml mini-bottle 12%abv
Your companions will be jealous when they see
the bottle - vivacious
Pecorino: Velenosi, Villa Angela, Falerio,
Marche, Italy $11 13.5%abv
An ancient, indigenious varietal yields a wine with
great citrus and floral aromas and flavors.
Picpoul: Domaine Félines Jourdan, Picpoul de
Pinet, Languedoc, France 2011 $8 13.5%abv
Picpoul means "lip-smacking" in the regional
dialect. We agree.
red wine by the glass
Pinot Noir/Gamay: Lou Dumont, Bourgogne
Passe-tout-Grains, Burgundy, France 2008
$14 12.5%abv Elegant and gamey. One of
Burgundy's great oddities.
Riesling: Red Tail Ridge, Finger Lakes, NY
2011 $10 12%abv
Well-balanced Riesling from the first LEEDcertified winery in New York State.
Riesling: Maria Longen, Thörnricher Ritsch,
Alte Reben, Spätlese, Mosel Germany 2009
$14 8.5%abv The second steepest vineyard in all
of Europe. 147 year-old vines! Delicious.
Riesling: Reuscher-Haart, Piesporter,
Göldtropfchen, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany
2010 $12 8%abv. One sip’s all it takes. It's that
good.
Work that Riesling and make it a flight.
Sample ALL THREE (3 oz. pours) for $18:
Amontillado: Emilio Lustau, Los Arcos $12
18.5%abv Dry and nutty, with hints of smoke and
raisins
sweet wine by the glass
White Port: Ferreira $11 19.5%abv Not your
grandma's white port. Citrusy, floral and crisp.
Late Bottled Vintage: Niepoort 2005 $10
20%abv“Little brother” of Niepoort’s vintage port.
Dark plums and chocolate, with a fabulous texure.
Moscato d’Asti: La Morandina, Piedmont, Italy
2011 $12 5%abv Frizzante, with a kiss of sweetness
and lots of orange blossoms. Great way to end (or
start!) a meal.
Grenache Blend: Domaine de La Rectorie, Cuvée
Léon Parcé, Banyuls, France 2006 $11 17%abv
Banyuls is our go-to wine for pairing with chocolate.
Malvasia Bianca: Palmina, Santita, Larner
Vineyard, Santa Ynez, California 2001 $20
17%abv Just 300 bottles were produced of this Vin
Santo-style wine.
Scheurebe: Steindorfer, Trockenbeerenauslese,
Burgenland, Austria 2002 $18 9%abv
Pronouned shoy-ray-bah, the varietal is named after
Dr. Scheu, its breeder. Rebe is German for vine.
Riesling Ice Wine: Mission Hill, Reserve,
Okanagan Valley, Canada 2009 $17 8.5%abv
These grapes were frozen on the vine and picked
during the night at below-freezing temperatures.
Gros Manseng/Petit Manseng: Domaine
Cauhapé, Ballet d’Octobre, Jurançon, France
2006 $12 13%abv Fresh yet supple. Pair it with foie
gras or cheese. Or have it for dessert.
Grüner Veltliner Ice Wine: Farenheit 19,
Burgenland, Austria 2009 $16 9%abv Sweet and
tart at the same time. Try it with cheese.
party-sized wine (magnums)
how sweet it is
See what happens when fruit gets frozen before
it ferments. Sample ALL THREE (1 oz. pours) for
$20:
Riesling Ice Wine: Mission Hill, Reserve,
Okanagan Valley, Canada 2009
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Grüner Veltliner Ice Wine: Farenheit 19,
Burgenland, Austria 2009
Ice Cider: Eden, Calville Blend, West Charleston,
Vermont 2010
Sparkling: Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs,
North Coast, California 2009 $148
100% Chardonnay - fresh, juicy and structured.
It's been served in the White House.
Grenache Blend: Domaine de Villeneuve,
Les Vieilles Vignes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape,
Rhône Valley, France 2007 $128 Some of the
vines are close to 100 years old. Cherries, black
raspberries, mineral notes and fine tannins.
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Bubbly
Champagne, Multi-vintage
Champagne, RosÉ
Gaston Chiquet, Blanc de Blancs d’Äy Brut
$110 1 of only 2 all-Chardonnay Champagnes
made from the Äy vineyards - perfumed
Vranken, Demoiselle, $28, 187 ml
Your companions will be jealous when they see
the bottle - vivacious
Duc de Romet, Brut Prestige $80
A Blanc de Noirs, made from 75% Pinot Meunier
and 25% Pinot Noir - ripe
Henri Billiot $120
All Grand Cru vineyards, just a few hundred cases
come to the U.S. - complex
Varnier-Farnier, Grand Cru Brut $120
This Domaine has just 4 hectares (under 10
acres!) of Grand Cru vineyards - chalky
Sauvignon Blanc: Clotilde Davenne, Saint-Bris,
Burgundy, France 2011 $52
From the only appellation in Burgundy where
Sauvignon Blanc can be planted. Rock star female
winemaker.
Sauvignon Blanc: Lieu Dit,
Santa Ynez Valley, California 2011 $60
Try the brighter side of Sauvignon Blanc. A
collaborative project between a winemaker and a
sommelier.
Colombard/Sauvignon Blanc: Domaine
Laplace, Aramis, Côtes de Gascogne, France
2011 $28 30 year old vines; fresh with lots of
grapefruit. Light and zippy.
Pierre Brigandat, Blanc de Noirs $68
A small organic grower, who focuses exclusively
on Pinot Noir - rich
Sparkling/frizzante
Adriano Adami, Garbél, Prosecco di Treviso,
Veneto, Italy NV $36 Garbel is an arcane word
from Veneto dialect that means a dry, crisp, and
tart wine.
Domaine du Vieux Pressoir, Saumur Rosé,
Loire Valley, France NV $46
100% Cabernet Franc. Raspberries and firm
acidity.
Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs, North Coast,
California 2008 $74
A domestic sparkler that rivals Champagne 100% Chardonnay - vibrant
Montalbera, Roseus, Piedmont, Italy NV $44
100% Grignolino, this pink sparkler is full-bodied.
Perfect food partner.
Raventós i Blanc, de Nit, Rosé Cava,
Catalunya, Spain 2008 $50
55% Macabeo, 20% Xarel-lo, 20% Parrellada & a
touch of Monastrell for complexity and color.
Gruet, Blanc de Noirs, Albequerque, New
Mexico NV $48
Delicious sparkling wine from New Mexico?
You betcha.
Ca' Montanari, Opera '02, Lambrusco di
Modena, Secco, Emilia Romagna, Italy 2010
$42 Dry, with red fruits and lots of savory notes.
Still rosÉ
Grenache: Donkey & Goat, Isabel’s Cuvée,
Mendocino, California 2011 $48 100%
Grenache Gris from 90+ year-old vines. Fruity, yet
dry, it’s named after their first daughter.
Prieto Picudo: Flor del Paramo, Vino de la
Tierra de Castilla Y Leon, Spain 2010 $42
Try this juicy number from an indigenous Spanish
varietal that's normally made into red wines.
Underberg, Natural Herb Bitters, Germany
$3 44%abv Our favorite digestive ever! As the
bottles says, “After a good meal, to feel bright and
alert.”
Pommeau de Normandie, Famille L. Dupont,
France $12 17%abv Blend of Calvados and apple
juice. Rich and complex, with apple-y sweetness.
curiosities
clean, crisp, refreshing whites continued
Clean, Crisp Refreshing whites
Sauvignon Blanc: Jean-Paul Picard, Sancerre,
Loire Valley, France 2011 $28, 375 ml The
Picard family has been making wine in Sancerre
since the 1600s - minerally
Sauvignon Blanc: Ludovic Chanson,
Les Gavroche, Touraine Blanc, Loire Valley,
France 2009 $40 Les Gavroche translates to little
rascal. Biodynamic. Fresh and honeyed.
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Sauvignon Blanc: Roth Estates, Alexander
Valley, Sonoma, California 2010 $48 Classic,
well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc.
Picpoul: Domaine Félines Jourdan, Picpoul de
Pinet, Languedoc, France 2011 $32
Picpoul means "lip-smacking" in the regional
dialect. We agree.
Aligoté: Domaine Pierre Morey, Bourgogne
Aligoté, Burgundy, France 2008 $38
Try Burgundy’s “other” white grape. Light,
precise and herbaceous.
Cortese: Valli Unite, Bianchino, VDT,
Piedmont, Italy (2010) $40 From a selfsustained commune, this biodynamic wine is highly
drinkable
Pecorino: Velenosi, Villa Angela, Falerio,
Marche, Italy $44
An ancient, indigenious varietal yields a wine with
great citrus and floral aromas and flavors.
Premsal/Callet: Anima Negra, Quíbia,
Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain 2009 $36
Quíbia refers to the state of bliss one
experiences when in Mallorca. We couldn’t agree
more.
Asprinio: The Intrepid Wine Company,
Campania, Italy 2008 $42 This indigenous
varietal is grown on poplar trees, where the vines
can rise 30-45 feet in the air.
Hondarrabi Zuri: Itsas Mendi, Bizkaiko
Txakolina, Basque, Spain 2011 $48
This one dances on the tongue.
Bianchello del Maturo: Claudio Morelli,
Terrazze, Marche, Italy 2010 $36
Zippy, crisp and loaded with minerality. Add a new
Italian varietal to your repetoire.
Melon de Bourgogne: Henri Poiron,
Les Quatres Routes, Muscadet,
Loire Valley, France 2010 $36 From the best
appellation in the region, this wine is a dream with
seafood
Garganega: Le Battistelle, Montesei, Soave
Calssico, Veneto, Italy 2010 $40 The volcanic soil
imparts a great deal of minerality. Look for pears and
flowers, too.
Chardonnay: Grossot, Vaucoupin, Premier Cru,
Chablis, Burgundy, France 2009 $76 Corinne and
Jean-Pierre are a young couple in their 30s making
exquisite Chablis.
Cercial/Bical: Vadio, Bairrada, Portugal 2010
$40 Small, sustainable family project with decadesold vines. Lean and mineral driven.
Riesling: Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley, Australia
2011 $38 One of our favorite dry Rieslings from the
Eden Valley. Louisa rocks.
Floral, Spicy, Exotic Whites
Chenin Blanc: Sébastien Brunet, Arpent,
Sec, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France 2010 $50 No
machines, no chemicals. Apples, quince blossoms
and racy minerals. Dry.
Torrontes: Bodega Tukma, Reserva,
Cafayate, Salta, Argentina 2010 $32 Highly
aromatic. Kiss of sweetness on the finish. Versatile
food companion.
Romorantin: François Cazin, Cour-Cheverny, Loire
Valley, France 2009 $38
Keep this rare grape alive. Old vines. Hand-picked
fruit. Great concentration of flavor.
Pinot Blanc: St. Innocent, Freedom Hill
Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 $44
Luscious, yet dry. Tropical, citrus, floral and spice.
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Floral, Spicy, Exotic Whites, Continued
Albariño: Bonny Doon Vineyard, Ca’Del Solo Vineyard and Jesperson Ranch, Central Coast, California 2010 $48 Varietally correct, with beautiful minerality and persistence.
Riesling: Alzinger, Dürnsteiner Liebenberg, Smaragd, Wachau, Austria 2004 $108
In the Wachau, the ripest grapes are deemed “smaragd”, after a green vineyard-living lizard.
Semillon: Brokenwood, Oakey Creek, Hunter Valley, South Australia, Australia 2006 $60 Semillon
from the Hunter Valley is like none other. Crafted by a
fun-loving crew.
Riesling: Reuscher-Haart, Piesporter,
Göldtropfchen, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2010
$42 One sip’s all it takes. It's that good.
Edelzwicker: Domaine Mittancht-Klack, Alsace,
France NV $45 1L Edel means noble and zwicker
means blend. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc
and more!
Riesling: Reinhold Haart, Piesporter,
Mosel, Germany 2007 $40
The Haart family has the longest winemaking tradition
in the village of Piesport. Dry.
Grüner Veltliner: Nigl, Freiheit, Kremstal, Austria
2010 $52 Racy yet creamy. Great acidity with a spicy
finish. A go-to wine for food.
Riesling: Dönnhoff, Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl,
Kabinett, Nahe, Germany 2011 $48
Lip-smacking good, with both fruit and savory characteristics. Off-dry.
Neuburger: K. Alphart, Thermenregion,
Austria 2009 $48 If you like Grüner, try Neuburger. A
touch rounder, with great minerality.
Riesling: Hexamer, Meddersheimer
Rheingrafenberg Quarzit Reserve, Nahe,
Germany 2008 $50 A young vintner creating fruitdriven, terroir-focused wines. Dry.
Gewürztraminer: Dirler, Grand Cru Saering, Alsace, France 2002 $110
Full-bodied, with textbook lychee and spices.
Incredibly long finish.
Riesling: Schloss Gobelsburg, Heiligenstein,
Langenlois-Österreich, Kamptal, Austria 2007 $76
Smoky, racy, spicy, lingering complexity. Dry.
Gewürztraminer: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Lot
17M, Alsace, France 2009, $58
Rich, intense, showy, medium-sweet wine from 45
year old vines.
Rich, Savory, Complex Whites
Chardonnay: Grigch Hills, Napa Valley,
California 2005 $44, 375 ml Organic and biodynamic from the heart of Napa Valley. Crisp, baked pear.
Chardonnay: Domaine Michelot, Bourgogne Blanc,
Burgundy, France 2009 $48
Think of it as a baby Meursault. Aged in 20% new oak
casks for 10 months.
Chardonnay: Marie-Pierre Manciat, Les Morizottes,
Mâcon, Burgundy, France 2010 $44 Steely
freshness, with great minerality.
Chardonnay: Latour-Labille, Cuvée Thomas, SaintAubin, Burgundy, France 2008 $74
Saint-Aubin is an insider’s secret value. Edgy.
Complex. Great minerality.
Chardonnay: Domaine Henri Clerc & Fils,
Morgeot, Premier Cru, Chassagne-Montrachet,
Burgundy, France 2007 $76, 375 ml
The Clerc estate dates back to the 16th century.
13 months of aging in 1/3 new oak.
Chardonnay: Jean Rijckaert, Arbois, Jura,
France 2009 $42 Try a familiar varietal from a less
familiar place. Funky. Nutty.
Chardonnay: Westrey, Reserve, Willamette
Valley, Oregon 2008 $52 Fewer than 200 cases were
made of this opulent and complex wine.
Chardonnay: Domaine Roger Lassarat,
Prestige, Saint-Veran, Burgundy, France 2009 $50
From the Mâconnais region of Burgundy.
Biodynamic. Old vines. Chalky soil.
Chardonnay: Domaine Martelet de Cherisey, Hameau de Blagny, Premier Cru,
Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France 2005 $68,
375 ml Concentration and cut. Orange rind, white
pepper, chalk.
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Chardonnay: Talbott, Logan, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2010 $48
Powerful, with sweet, smoky oak and stone fruits.
Chardonnay: Kistler, McCrea Vineyard,
Sonoma, California 2005 $180
An older vintage from a storied estate. Buttery.
Floral. Fabulous texture.
Rich, Savory, Complex Whites, Continued
Viognier: Miner Family Vineyards, Simpson
Vineyard, Napa Valley, California 2010 $48
Vibrant tropical fruits. Honeysuckle. It longs to be
paired with food.
Sauvignon Blanc: Didier Daguenaeu,
Pur Sang, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France
1997 $130 This producer is considered by many to
be the master of the Sauvignon Blanc grape.
Roussanne: Donkey & Goat, Stone Crusher,
El Dorado, California 2010 $64 100% skinfermented Roussanne. Incredible texture, notes of
honeysuckle and tangerine.
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc:
Radikon, Oslavje, Collio Bianco,
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 1997 $100 Pungent
and expressive. Purposeful oxidation at its best.
Malvasia/Ortugo/Marsanne: Denavolo,
Dinavolino, VDT, Emilia-Romagna,
Italy (2009) $56 Indigenous varietal+cult
winemaker+skin contact=funky, “orange” wine.
Just drink it.
Marsanne/Roussane: Domaine Courbis,
St. Joseph, Rhône Valley, France 2010 $58
The Courbis family estate dates back to the 16th
century. Mineral. Pear. Honey.
Pinot Noir: Anthony Nappa Wines, Anomaly, New
York 2011 $48 White Pinot Noir! From New York
State! Rich, dry red fruits.
soft, fresh, smooth reds
Pineau d'Aunis/Gamay: Vins Contés, Poivre et Sel,
France (2011) $46 Our favorite table wine from the
Loire Valley in France. Made by a sommelier
passionate about natural wines.
Pinot Noir: Céline et Vincent Dureuil, Vauvry, 1er
Cru, Rully, Burgundy, France 2009 $58 Vincent
Dureuil, only in his mid-30s, makes this premier cru
stunner.
Pinot Noir/Gamay: Lou Dumont, Bourgogne
Passe-tout-Grains, Burgundy, France 2008 $56
Elegant and gamey. One of Burgundy's great
oddities.
Pinot Noir: Domaine Chofflet-Valdenaire, Givry,
Burgundy, France 2009 $74 Black cherry and spice
domainte here. Sustainable farming.
Pinot Noir: Jean-Marc Bouley, Vieilles Vignes,
Volnay, Burgundy, France 2009 $88
Violets. Plums. Jean-Marc’s son Thomas took over the
reigns with the 2006 vintage.
Dolcetto: Roagna, Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy
2010 $40 Soft tannins and bright cherries from a 4th
generation family-run property.
Barbera: La Mondianese, Baby Barb,
Barbera d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2010 $40
No oak here, just clean, fresh fruit. Light and easy
drinking.
Merlot: Charles Smith, The Velvet Devil,
Washington 2009 $36 Juicy fruit. Baking spices.
Yes, it’s velvety.
Frappato: Valle dell'Acate, Sicily, Italy 2011 $44
The berries pop on this one. One of the most energetic
reds we've tried.
Pinot Noir: Roots, Crosshairs Cuvée,
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009 $58
An English-major-turned-winemaker produces this
delicious number. Limited production.
Pinot Noir: Bacchus, Ginger’s Cuvée,
California 2010 $40 13.8%abv Our friend David’s
Pinot is the best we’ve had at this price point.
Pinot Noir: Andrew Rich, Prelude,
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 $54 Bright cherries
and pretty floral notes.
Pinot Noir: Olivier Guyot, Les Favières,
Marsannay, Burgundy, France 2006 $40,
375 ml One of the oldest producers in Marsannay.
Organic & biodynamic. Berries and mushrooms.
Pinot Noir: Copain, Tous Ensemble,
Anderson Valley, California 2010 $62 One of our
favorite California Pinots. So pretty!
Pinot Noir: Talisman, Adastra Vineyard,
Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2005 $52, 375
ml Certified organic vineyard in the heart of Carneros.
Lush, yet silky.
Pinot Noir: Nicolas Rossignol, Santenots, Premier
Cru, Volnay, Burgundy, France 2005 $74, 375 ml
“I just produce red wine” he says. We disagree.
Blaufrankisch Blend: Pittnauer, Velvet,
Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria 2008 $42
Blended with Zweigelt and Cabernet Sauvignon, this
wine has great fruit and length.
Pinot Noir: Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande,
California 2008 $38, 375 ml Plush, with fresh acidity and notes of black cherries and figs.
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Spicy, Earthy, Exotic Reds
Full, Rich, Complex Reds
Cabernet Franc: Jean-Maurice Raffault,
Chinon, Loire Valley, France 2010 $52
Expressive, lip-smacking goodness. A versatile
food partner.
Syrah Blend: André Goichot,
Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône Valley, France 2009
$32 This region marks the gateway between
Provence and the Rhône Valley. A steal!
Pinot Noir: Brewer-Clifton, Melville, Santa
Rita Hills, California 2002 $160
The marine-based soils produce wines that pack a
punch. Dark fruits and forest floor.
Syrah: Domaine de Chasselvin,
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France 2009
$60 Round and supple, with notes of raspberries
& black tea.
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend: Lenz, North Fork
of Long Island, New York 2008 $38
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10%
Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec.
Bordeaux in our backyard.
Carignano: 6 Mura, Giga, Carignano del
Sulcis, Sardegna, Italy 2009 $44
Journey to the ancient Mediterranean with this
sustainable stunner. Dark fruits, great complexity.
Pinot Noir: Brewer-Clifton, Cargasacchi, Santa
Rita Hills, California 2002 $140
Brooding fruit, high acid, and notes of smoke.
Quite a long finish.
Grenache/Syrah: Mas de la Dame,
Coin Caché, Les Baux de Provence, France
2001 $60 Single vineyard, hand harvested, 70
year old vines, and bottle age. Need we say more?
Garnacha: Bodegas Esteban Martin, Cha Cha,
Cariñena, Spain 2011 $36
Juicy and spicy. Makes you want to dance.
Grignolino: Francesco Rinaldi, Grignolino
d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2010 $42
Don't let the light color fool you - this wine is
grippy. Grignole is local dialect for pips.
Merlot: Swanson, Oakville, Napa Valley,
California 2006 $34, 375 ml
Cross between a Napa Merlot and Right-bank Bordeaux. Toasy oak and ripe fruit.
Nebbiolo: Silvio Grasso, Barolo, Piedmont,
Italy 2004 $78
Chewy, with spicy plum notes. Silvio prefers to use
large barrels and less than 30% new oak.
Sangiovese: Fattoria di Rodáno, Viacosta,
Riserva, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2004
$60 Viacosta is only produced in the best years.
Leather, licorice, sweet spice.
Cariñena Blend: Alvaro Palacios,
Les Terrasses, Vieilles Vignes, Priorat, Spain
2009 $74 Sourced from some of the steepest and
oldest vineyards by one of Spain’s rockstars.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Ramey, Napa Valley,
California 2006 $50, 375 ml
Steep hillsides yield this rich wine, with notes of
tobacco, black currants and spice.
Nebbiolo: Paolo Conterno, Riva del Bric,
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2006 $90
Menthol, licorice and red fruits. Ask for this one to
be decanted.
Tempranillo: Viña Santurnia, Crianza, Rioja,
Spain 2007 $48 Good structure. Kiss of
American oak. A perfect wine for red meat.
Zinfandel: Klinker Brick, Old Vine, Lodi,
California 2009 $46 It doesn’t get more
American than Zinfandel. Try this juicy one
on for size.
Grenache Blend: Domaine Paul Autard,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley,
France 2009 $86 Concentrated with dark fruits,
chocolate, and black pepper. Powerful finish.
Nerello Mascalese: Tenuta Delle Terre Nere,
Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2011 $42 Certified
organic wine from high altitude vineyards. Closely
related to Sangiovese, but fuller-bodied.
Shiraz: Torbreck, Woodcutter’s Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
2010 $48 David Powell spent many years as a
lumberjack in Scotland. Not for the faint-hearted.
Grenache Blend: Domaine la Millière, Vieilles
Vignes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape,
Rhône Valley, France 2005 $100
This wine just keeps going.
Teroldego Rotaliano: Foradori, Trentino Alto
Adige, Italy 2009 $52 Teroldego is one of Italy’s
oldest grapes and Elisabetta does it justice. Dark
and spicy.
Cabernet Franc: Domaine des Roches Neuves,
La Marginale, Saumur Champigny,
Loire Valley, France 2004 $80 Powerful, yet
elegant, this wine is aged for 18 months.
Shiraz Blend: Henschke, Keyneton Estate
Euphonium, Barossa Valley,
South Australia, Australia 2005 $78 Hill of
Grace’s baby brother. Surprisingly elegant.
Merlot Blend: Château Tournefeuille, LalandeDe-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 2007 $68 70%
Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30+ year old vines
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend: Bacio Divino,
Napa Valley, California 2000 $110
A divine kiss indeed. A blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Petite Syrah.
Shiraz: Punt Road, Napoleone Vineyards,
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia 2008 $46
Female winemaker is behind this up and comer in
the Yarra Valley. The fruit and depth you want, the
elegance you don't expect.
Tempranillo Blend: Lopez de Heredia,
Tondonia Reserva, Rioja Alta, Spain 2001 $88
2001 is the current release for this old-school
producer. Will take you to Spain.
Gaglioppo: Fattoria San Francesco, Ciro Rosso
Classico, Calabria, Italy 2009 $40 The winery
is located in a XVI Century Monastery. Intensely
aromatic, with flowers, spice and black olives.
Grenache Blend: Domaine du Pesquier,
Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France 2009
$40 Côtes du Rhône may be an entry level wine
for some producers, but this is a more serious
effort.
Corvina/Molinara: Monte del Frá,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto,
Italy 2008 $48 Rich, with notes of mocha, dark
berries and spice.
Syrah: Donkey & Goat, Fenaughty Vineyard,
El Dorado, California 2009 $74 A touch of
Viognier, just like they do in the Rhône, yields one
of our favorite domestic Syrahs.
Merlot Blend: Château Grivière, Medoc
Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France 2001 $58
Family-owned estate, just north of St. Estèphe.
Cabernet 40%, Merlot 55%, Cab Franc 5%
Merlot Blend: Château La Grave, Fronsac,
Bordeaux, France 2008 $64 70% Merlot, 30%
Cabernet Franc. Biodynamic. Delicious.
Mourvèdre: Donkey & Goat, The Prospector,
El Dorado, California 2010 $62 Dusty tannins,
with notes of dark berries, black tea, and licorice.
Zinfandel: Turley, Old Vines, California 2010
$68 A highly allocated wine that packs a punch.
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