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Wines by the Glass
 
Penfolds Merlot, South Australia, 2004 6.50 Penfolds Cabernet Shiraz Blend, South Australia, 2004 6.50 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay, France 7.00 
Catena Chardonnay, Argentina 2004 7.00 
 Borgo Dei Vasalli, Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2004 7.00 Steven Vincent Crimson, California, 2005 7.00 
Graham Beck Brut Champagne, South Africa 6.00 Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa, 2006 6.00 Tegenseerhof Rose Zweigelt, Wachau, 2006 6.00 
Champagne & Sparkling Wines
 
800w Graham Beck Brut Champagne, South Africa 22.00 820 Moet Chandon, White Star 90.00 802 Dom Perignon, Champagne, France, 1996 190.00 
Chardonnay
219 Sonoma Cutrer, California, 2006 32.00 
Pretty aromas of jasmine and rose petal give way to tropical fruits like pineapple and mango. Roasted hazelnut joins nougat and almond butter, finishing with a touch of lime and lychee. Medium-weight and clean with a wonderful acid backbone, the wine expands in the glass, offering up grapefruit, lemon, pear and kumquat with subtle vanilla bean and herbal mushroom. The lingering finish displays hints of minerality, along with apple, lime and a surprising kiss of strawberry.
355 Hugh Hamilton, “The Scallywag”, Australia, 2002 24.00 
Unoaked so as to retain its intensely tropical aromas and flavors, with overtones of subtle melon and grapefruit. It has a terrific balance, is full flavored with great length, depth of flavor and a delicious mouth feel.
615 Catena, Argentina, 2004 28.00 
The wine shows a light yellow color with marked greenish tones. The aromas show tropical fruit flavors with touches of apple and pear as well as hints of cinnamon and minerals. The mouth feel is full yet clean, with fresh, crisp acidity.
103 Edna Valley Chardonnay, California, 2003 32.00 
This is well balanced wine and creamy. Firm oak and butter are dominant. Dried apricot and pinapple mixed with caramel and  honey make for a lush, rich sensation. Add in lush white peach and seweat spice. Cinnamon and almond finish off the taste.
635 Casa Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre, Chile, 2006 36.00 
 A pretty and bright yellow with hints of pale green and straw shadows. Elegant and aromatic nose with an impressive array of  minerality, fruit and subtle oak. Subtle elegance and a surprising freshness at the attack that develops into a round and juicy mid palate. Finish is long and intense.
303 Tatachilla, Mclaren Vale, Australia, 2000 36.00 
Rounded, buttery nose. Refined, rich and quite oaky on the palate. Soft, ripe fruit makes a pleasant Aussie Chardonnay.
115 Morgan, Highlands, California, 1999 36.00 
The wine is bone dry, high in acidity, and compellingly complex. The dryness makes the lime zest and kiwi flavors star on their own, while new French oak adds a gorgeous layer of toasty cream.
121 Fess Parker, California, 2005 48.00 
Flavors of pear, apple, citrus, mineral and vanilla mingle well with a hint of oak. This wine has good acidity adding to its round  mouth feel and silky texture finishing clean and smooth. This refreshing chardonnay will pair well with fruit and cheese plates and a variety of lighter dishes.
 107 Elizabeth Spencer, Special Cuvee, California, 2002 48.00 
 Aromas of lemon curd, white peach, pineapple and passion fruit leap from the glass along with hints of caramel apple and a touch of oak.
Sauvignon Blanc
634w Root. 1, Chile, 2006 18.00 
Pale straw with a greenish tint. Aromas: Gooseberry, grapefruit, lime, with background notes of asparagus and flint. The lively tart and definitely not sweet lime rind, grassy and mineraly flavors dance into the finish "as time goes by".
 251 Douglas Green, South Africa, 2006 24.00 
The nose is enticing pineapple and granadilla layered with chalky mineral green pepper aromas. A dry bracing crispness on the  palate followed by fresh tropical fruit intensity that is well integrated with a zesty acidity and a citrus fruit aftertaste.
 131 Ferrari Carano, Fume Blanc, California, 2006 24.00 
Zesty flavors and aromas of grapefruit, citrus and honeydew mingle with a subtle grassy note that is complemented by a lingering finish of mango and guava.
 
390c Craggy Range, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2006 38.00 
Pale straw with green hints. The aromas are of white peach, citrus and delicate tropical fruits. The mouth filling palate is awash with flavors of fresh apple, nectarine, lime and tropical notes. The flavors are underlined by fine supporting acidity and a chalky texture that leads into a very long, rich and clean lime and passion fruit finish.
Pinot Grigio
122 J Russian River Valley, California, 2005 20.00 
J Pinot Gris leads with tropical fruit aromas of pineapple, mango and guava blended with delicate notes of honeysuckle, pear and Fuji apple. On the palate, flavors echo the nose, exploding with bright and juicy tangerine, pear and apple flavors that carry on to a crisp and tangy finish.
428 Kris, Montagna, Italy, 2006 22.00 
Pale yellow in color with brilliant greenish reflections, Kris offers enticing aromas of acacia flowers, citrus, tangerine, and hints of apricots and almonds. Clean and refreshing on the palate with hints of blossom and honey.
220 Montevina, Terra d’oro, California, 2006 26.00 
Terra d’Oro 2006 Pinot Grigio is a white wine with structure and complexity while maintaining bright fruit. The straw yellow color is appropriate for the clean creamy flavors of Meyer lemon. Aromas of fresh juicy pineapple develop into toasted coconut.Just a hint of French Oak leaves a lingering finish of graham cracker spice.
Riesling
90 “Dr. L” Loosen Bros, Germany, 2007 22.00 
 A deliciously crisp and fruity Riesling from the steep, slate-soil vineyards of the Mosel Valley 
123 J.Lohr, Bay Mist, California, 2005 24.00 
The 2005 J. Lohr Estates Bay Mist White Riesling is a very youthful, pale brassy yellow color with enticing fruit aromas of   peach, apricot, honeydew melon with a rose and curry spiciness. The 2.30% residual sugar is balanced by the crisp grape acidity and natural spritz from a long cool fermentation, making the 2005 White Riesling delightfully fruity, and refreshing 
91 Chateau St Michelle and Dr. Loosen “Eroica”, 2004 
 
38.00 
Subtle aromas of tangerine, green apple and minerals would be appropriate to describe the nose of Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr.Loosen Eroica Riesling 2004. Very pleasant and intriguing. This is a forward wine with great character. It has a crisp, clean taste with overtones of green apple and apricot. It also has a somewhat dry finish that adds to its complexity.
 
Rose
89w Tegenseerhof Rose Zweigelt 2006, Wachau 22.00 
Rose Zweigelt is flavored with strawberry and cherry fruits with lively acidity. The superior quality of the grapes used composes a wine that is both smooth and juicy with an amazingly dry finish.
Shiraz
321 Evans & Tate Margaret River, Australia, 2001 32.00 
Sweet ripe berry and cherry fruit on the nose with a bit of tarriness, a hint of mint and a liqueur-like richness. The palate is sweet and dense with nice rich spicy fruit backed up by some tarry oak. Quite an accessible style, with just a hint of green herbiness.
320 West Cape Howe, Australia, 2002 36.00 
 A medium bodied, cool climate Shiraz with quite vibrant, fleshy. Excellent berry and plum fruits, subtle spice and soft tannins to close.
324 Picardy, Pemberton, Australia, 2000 42.00 
This elegant, cool-grown style has very good, ripe flavor with hints of chocolate, toast and ripe plums. In the mouth, it has good  concentration, medium weight and a linear intensity that provides persistence and tautness of structure.
336 Elderton Barossa, Australia, 2002 45.00 
Dark purple, bright magenta hues. Nose: Blood plums, a touch of vanilla. Palate: Classic Elderton, showing rich ripe  plums, chocolate and vanilla. Big and luscious, yet very soft and generous.
323 Mitolo G.A.M., Australia, 2005 80.00 
 A dense ruby/purple color. It possesses layers of dried spice, coffee, blackcurrant and the wine displays fullness, freshness and  seamless oak integration.
352 Clarendon Hills Liandra, Australia, 2001 80.00 
The dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 Shiraz Liandra Vineyard exhibits beautiful, sweet, blackberry fruit intertwined with pepper,saddle leather, and spice. Rhone-like in its aromatics, this rich, full-bodied, compelling Shiraz displays low acidity as well as a  fleshy, succulent mouth-feel.
360 Elderton Barossa Valley Command, Australia, 1999 94.00 
Lifted bouquet with floral tones and a hint of cedar. It shows spicy lifted oak, with loads of plums and berry fruits and huge soft tannins. This wine is rich and powerful, yet balanced throughout.
 
Merlot
378 Tatachilla, Clarendon Vineyard, Australia, 1998 26.00 
Light, and simple- picking up a nice berry note on the finish.
138 J. Lohr, Los Osos, California, 2003 28.00 
The 2003 J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot offers seductive dark red-purple hues with good density. Bright and luscious red  cherry fruit dominates the nose with an enticing background of spicy toasted oak. Complementing this fruit are notes of anise and vanilla toast. The end result is a wine with balanced layers and a long lingering finish.
638 Casa Lapostolle, Chile, 2006 32.00 
Young and intense bright purple red. Very clean and intense aromas with delightfully fresh red fruit and black pepper dominating the nose.
137 Flora Springs, California, 2004 48.00 
Flora Springs Napa Valley Merlot remains consistent over the years and this vintage is no exception. It boasts full fruit characteristics of strawberry and cherry with a hint of raspberry and spiciness. A small amount of new oak barrels were used in the aging process, and a combination of French, American and Eastern European barrels were used to create a pronounced oak characteristic in the wine. The tannins are green tea-like and smooth, making this wine a favorite for any occasion.
135 Miner, California, 2003 58.00 
 Aromas of cassis and cedar surround a ripe, supple core with flavors black cherry, plum and cocoa... structured and smooth all  the way through.
139 Duck Horn, Napa Valley, California, 2003 110.00 
This wine is full-bodied with bright fruit and well-integrated tannins that lead to a lingering finish. The aroma is layered with raspberry and cherry, accented by notes of toasted oak, dried herbs, vanilla, and green olive. The flavors are ripe with blackberry and black cherry followed by spicy notes of clove, mint, and black pepper.
Pinot Noir
 
386 Grove Mill, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2002 40.00 
Grove Mill Bouquet offers aromas of Chocolate, blackberry, and black forest gateau. The palate is very full, with hints liquorice,aniseed, chocolate, and lovely soft tannins.
207 Domain Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2000 42.00 
This pinot noir is rich with fruit tones of black cherry, raspberry and black current overlaid with notes of chocolate, toast, clove and exotic spices. Luscious flavors end in a very long and silky finish 
208 Bouchaine, Carneros, California, 2005 42.00 
The Bouchaine Pinot Noir is a delightful red wine, with plenty of blackberry and cherry fruit to greet you. There is a smokiness that surrounds the palate and an earthiness that grounds the tannins and offers foundation for the structure.
228 Trinchero, Vista Montone, Napa Valley, 2006 34.00 
From a classic vintage, this shows an impressive blend of black and red fruit, with an elegant mouth feel supported by decent acidity. While full bodied and complex, this Pinot Noir still excels at subtlety, making it one of the most complementary food  wines in our portfolio.
Cabernet Sauvignon
 
179 J. Lohr, Seven Oaks, California, 2005 28.00 
The wine color has a deep, bright, red-purple hue. An abundance of dark cherry and black currant fruit greets the nose, enhanced  by spicy clove and toasty notes. On the palate, the fruit follows through with full weight and a lingering intensity and balance  from the tannins.
177 Hawk’s Crest, California, 2003 28.00 
This wine makes an outstanding first impression with its vibrant ruby color and distinctive aromas of black cherry, spice, black  pepper and tobacco. Silky tannins and dark cherry flavors stand out against a backdrop of spicy notes and hints of vanilla.Perfectly balanced with a soft entry, well-integrated oak and a long, rich finish.
 637 Casa Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre, Chile, 2006 34.00 
Inked and dark deep red with dark violet shadows. Complex and attractive nose composed mainly of red fruits such as black cherries, plums and wild berries combined with mocha, cedar, and tobacco. Sweet finish of vanilla and fine herbs. Soft and juicy tannins. Shows an interesting complexity and full body. Well-balanced, elegant and attractive oak that enhances the fruit to  finish with a long and pleasant aftertaste.
183 Hess Select, California, 2003 42.00 
Fruit forward aromas of black pepper and dark fruit follow into the palate with blackberry, milk chocolate and polished tannins to round out the classic Hess Select Cabernet profile 
176 Burgess, Napa Valley, 1999 46.00 
Complex aromas and flavors from traditional blending and barrel aging 
152 Mt.Veeder, California, 2000 48.00 
The nose is dusty-sweet and perfumed. The palate brings a chunky-rich texture and fruit that is lively and fresh with notes of  mixed red cherry and red berry and nuance from cedar, subtle black pepper, and tobacco with a welcome hint of bitterness. Long and elegant flavor.
178 Honig, Napa Valley, California, 2000 52.00 
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby red in color with complex aromas of ripe black cherry, spicy plum, vanilla bean, and  toasty oak. Full-bodied with moderate acidity and rich, supple tannins, the wine offers lush texture and flavors of blackberries,cherries, cocoa and spice.

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