SPARKLING WINE
Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles!
unique regional styles
Mionetto Il Prosecco Brut
Zonin Rose Spumante NV Baccorosa d'Alba, Italy
Cerutti Moscato di Asti
Wegeler Riesling Sekt Weisbaden, Germany
champagne method
Yarden Kosher Blanc de Blanc 2000 Galilee, Israel
Clover Hill 2004 Pipers River, Tasmania
Schramsberg Blanc de Noir 2005 Napa Valley
Yarrabank 2004 Yarra Valley, Australia
Richard Grant Wrotham Clone Noir 2001 Oakville
TRUE CHAMPAGNE
Legendary grace under pressure
delicate, lively bruts
Taittinger NV Cuvee Prestige
Dampierre NV Cuvee Ambassadeurs
Moet NV Nectar Imperial Demi Sec
extra dry, yeasty bruts
Charles de Cazanove NV Premier Cru
Moet 2000 Grand Vintage
Veuve Cliquot 2002 Vintage Gold Label
Taittinger 1998 Comtes de Champagne
Dampierre 2002 Millesime Blanc Grand Cru
Piper Heidsick 1999 RARE
coveted rosé—where pinot noir shines
Dampierre NV Oeil de Pedrix
Louis de Sacy NV Grand Cru
Ruinart 1996
OLD WORLD WHITES
Powerful structure
coveted rosé—where pinot noir shines
Dampierre NV Oeil de Pedrix
Louis de Sacy NV Grand Cru
Ruinart 1996
epic german riesling—just a tad sweet
Schafer Frohlich Kabinett 2006 Nahe
Bert Simon Wurtzberg Auslese 2002 Serrig Mosel
MF Richter 1988 Zeltinger Himmerlreich Kabinett Mosel
MF Richter 1990 Erdener Treppchen Spatlese Mose
bone dry german classics
Schnaitmann Trollinger Rosé 2007 Wurttemberg
Wirsching Sheurebe Kabinett 2007 Iphofer Kronsberg
Rebholz Pinot Blanc Spatlese 2004 Pfalz
Furst Pinot Blanc 2005 Franken
austrian gruner veltliner—mineral-laden beauties
Petra Unger Alte Reben Oberfeld 2006 Kremstal
Donabaum Spitzer Point Smaragd 2006 Wachau
Marion Ebner Oaked Melusine Lyra 2005 Kamptal
unique & extremely crisp
Clos Lapayre Manseng 2006 Jurancon
Burgans Albarino 2007 Rias Baixes, Spain
french sauvignon blancs—powerful lean citrus
Domaine Mellot 2007 la Chatellenie Sancerre
Chateau Grand Enclos 2005 Graves
Vincent Pinard Harmonie 2006 Sancerre
italian countryside—crisp minerals & nutty richness
Campogrande Orvieto 2007 Umbria
Cascina Chicco Roero Arneis 2008 Anterisio
Vignalta Agno Casto Pinot Bianco 2007 Colli
PRA Straforte Garganega 2007 Soave
Livio Felluga Tocai 2006 Friuli
lingering honey & marzipan
Mulderbosch Chenin 2008 Stellenbosch, South Africa
Klingenfus Chartreux Pinot Gris 2006 Alsace, France
Pithon la Criox Picot Chenin 2005 Savennieres, France
gewurztraminer—spicy floral sweetness
Yarden 2005 Galilee, Israel Kosher
Pfeffingen Spatlese 2007 Pfalz, Germany
white burgundy—chardonnay’s sacred home
Roland Thevenin 2006 St Veran, Burgundy
Louis Latour 2006 Pouilly Fuisse
Louis Latour La Grande Roche 2006 Montagny
Bois D’yver Montmains 2007 Chablis
Francois Mikulski Les Charmes 2004 Meursault
Jean Chartron Folatieres 2005 Puligny Montrachet
Louis Latour 2006 Corton Charlemange Grand Cru
Louis Latour 2003 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
rhone valley—crystalized vineyard essence
Ferraton 2006 Cotes du Rhone Organic
Maison Bouachon Rose 2008 Tavel
Delas Marquis De La Tourette 2003 Hermitage
Chapoutier De L’Oree 2005 Hermitage
Chapoutier L’Ermite 2006 Hermitage
NEW WORLD WHITES
Up front tropical notes
regional grapes—floral & dry
Graffigna Pinot Grigio 2009 San Juan, Argentina
Finca Domingo 2007 Torrontes Cafayate, Argentina
Petaluma Dry Riesling 2008 Clare Valley, Australia
Caymus Conundrum Blend 2006 Rutherford
juicy sauvignon blanc from down under
Stoneleigh 2008 Marlborough, New Zealand
Matua Paretai Vineyard 2005 Marlborough, New Zealand
creamy california sauvignon blancs
Fortress 2007 Lake County
Rusack 2007 Santa Barbara County
Deep Sea 2007 Arroyo Grande Valley
Marjerum Vogelzang Vineyard 2007 Santa Ynez
Signorello Seta 2007 Oak Knoll District Napa Valley
Kalin Cellars Reserve 1997 Potter Valley
chardonnays—some naked, some buttery
Santa Barbara Crossing 2007 Santa Barbara County
Wakefield Unoaked 2007 South Australia
Hahn Estate 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands
Sonoma Cutrér les Pierres 2005 Russian River
Frank Family 2007 Napa Valley
Cakebread 2008 Napa Valley
Stonestreet 2007 Alexander Valley
Testarossa Sanford & Benedict 2006 Santa Rita Hills
Chalk Hill 2005 Sonoma Coast
Testarossa Sleepy Hollow Vineyard 2007 Santa Lucia
Maldonado Los Olivos 2006 Napa Valley
Ramey Hudson 2004 Carneros
rhone varieties—peaches, honey & nuts
D’Arenberg Hermit Crab 2008 McLaren Vale, Australia
Kaena Hapa Blanc 2006 Santa Ynez
OLD WORLD PINOT NOIR
Graceful intensity
burgundy—the original home of great pinot noir
cote de nuits
Louis Latour 2006 Marsannay
Geantet-Pansiot Jeunes Rois 1998 Gevery Chambertin
Serafin 1996 Gevery Chambertin
Chevillon les Roncieres 1997 Nuits St Georges
Tilleuls Clos Village 2002 Gevery Chambertin
Mugneret les Boudots 2004 Nuits St Georges
Boisset les Charmes 2005 Chambolle Musigny
Giroud lavaux St Jacques 2002 Gevrey Chambertin
Serafin les Cazetieres 1997 Gevery Chambertin
Serafin les Corbeaux 1999 Gevery Chambertin
Veinot 2003 Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru
Veinot 2002 Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru
Mugnier Clos Marechale 2005 Nuits St Georges
Mortet les Champeaux 1997 Gevrey Chambertin
Mortet en Champs 1995 Gevrey Chambertin
Mortet aux Beaux Bruns 1997 Chambolle Musigny
Renee Engel 2003 Vougeot Grand Cru
Serafin 1997 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
Ponsot 1996 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Leroy aux Allots 1996 Nuits St Georges
Faiveley 1995 Echezeaux Grand Gru
cote de beaune
Louis Latour en Chevrets 2006 Volnay
Louis Latour Epenots 2005 Pommard
Veinot Rugiens 2003 Pommard
Louis Latour 2005 Corton Grancey Grand Cru
Louis Latour 2002 Corton Grancey Grand Cru
Giroud les Cras 1993 Beaune
Giroud 1993 Corton Languettes Grand Cru
Lafarge les Caillerets 2004 Volnay
Lafarge Greves 2004 Beaune
Faiveley 1993 Clos Cortons Grand Cru
more old world pinot noir
Meyer-Nakel Spatburgunder 2006 Ahr, Germany
blaufrankish—austria’s elegant red
Moric Blaufrankish 2003 Burgenland
gamay—burgundy’s other red
Chatelard Lumieres 2005 Moulin a Vent, Beaujoal
NEW WORLD PINOT NOIR
Varied pinot noir philosophies
precise burgundy style
Aquinas 2007 Napa Valley
Stemmler Nugent Vineyard 2007 Russian River
Vergari Van Der Kamp 2003 Sonoma Mountain
Sea Smoke Southing 2007 Santa Rita Hills
Sea Smoke Botella 2006 Santa Rita Hills
Kalin Cellars Cuvée DD 1997 Sonoma County
flamboyant personalities
Montpelier 2006 Napa Valley
Pali Riviera 2008 Sonoma Coast
Sanctuary 2006 Bien Nacio Vineyard Santa Maria
Nekaia Organic 2006 Dundee Hills, Oregon
Rusack Vineyard 2007 Santa Barbara
Summerland Fiddlestix 2007 Santa Rita Hills
Vergari Sangiacomo 2006 Sonoma Mountain
Dusky Goose Rambouillet Vineyard 2006 Oregon
Sea Smoke Ten 2007 Santa Rita Hills
bold southern hemisphere pinots
Tabali Reserva Especial 2008 Limari Valley, Chile
Voss Estate 2006 Martinborough, New Zealand
Yering Station Reserve 2006 Yarra Valley, Australia
ITALIAN CLASSICS
Viva Italia!
the northwest—elegant candied roses
Sylla Sebaste 2005 Barbera
Varoldo Sori Loreto 2004 Barbaresco
Bussia Soprana Bussia Vineyard 2001 Barolo
Vigneto Marcarini 1998 Barbaresco
Oddero Mondoca di Soprana-Bussia 1996 Barolo
the northeast—brawny corvina blends
Tommasi Rafael 2006 Valpolicella
Monte Faustino Amarone 2000 Valpolicella
tuscany—rosy sangiovese & blends
Antinori Marchesi Riserva 2004 Chianti Classico
Fontadi 2006 Chianti Classico
La Marronaia Pico 2004 IGT Tuscany
Castiglion del Bosco 2003 Brunello di Montalcino
C.D. Bosco Campo di Drago 2000 Brunello di Montalcino
Banfi 1995 Brunello di Montalcino
Antinori Guado al Tasso 2004 IGT Bolgheri
Flaccianello Sangiovese 1999 IGT Tuscany
Vascosassetti Riserva 1997 Brunello di Montalcino
southern italy—dense & chewy
Tomaresca Negroamaro Blend 2008 Puglia
Sunnae Montepulciano 2006 Abruzzo
Vignalta Agno Tinto Petite Syrah 2005 Colli
italian grapes in the lush new world
Sunset Cellars Barbera 2004 Napa Valley
Deerfield Ranch Super T-Rex Blend 2002 North Coast
Leonetti Sangiovese 2006 Columbia Valley, Washington
SPANISH REDS
Sleek tempranillo
the pride of spain
Rancho Ventavo 2006 Paso Robles
Vina Herminia 1999 Rioja
Pago Florentino Tinto 2007 La Mancha
Rideau Vineyards 2001 Santa Ynez
Cillar de Cillos 2005 Ribera del Duero
RHONE VARIETIES
Syrah, grenache & friends
the rustic old world
northern rhone valley—sturdy muscular syrahs
Domaine des Lises 2007 Crozes-Hermitage
Courbis 2005 Saint Joseph
Paul Jaboulet Les Jumelles 2005 Cote Rotie
Ferraton le Meal 1999 Ermitage
Chapoutier L’Ermite 2004 Hermitage
Chapoutier La Mordorée 2005 Cote Rotie
Paul Jaboulet La Chapelle 2005 Hermitage
southern rhone valley—warm syrahs & blends
Chateau Val Joanis Rouge 2004 Cotes du Luberon
Chateau La Nerthe 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Organic
Domaine les Chenes Blanc 2006 Gigondas
Vieux Lazaret Exceptionelle 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape
Paul Autard 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape
mediterranean coast expressions
Chateau de Jau 2005 Roussillon, France
Marques De Grinon 2003 Valdepusa, Spain
the opulent new world
american syrah—fleshy, peppery & bold
Bridlewood 2004 Paso Robles
Deep Sea 2008 Central Coast
Carica Kick Ranch 2006 Sonoma
Surh Luchtel Page 2005 Napa Valley
Keplinger Kingpin Rows 2006 Knights Valley
Cakebread 2005 Napa Valley
Doyenne Grand Ciel 2005 Yakima, Washington
Joshua Stagecoach 2004 Pritchard Hill
down under shiraz—thick velvety style
Grant Burge Benchmark 2007 South Australia
Yerring Station 2006 Yarra Valley
D’Arenberg Laughing Magpie 2007 McLaren Vale
D’Arenberg Deadarm 2006 McLaren Vale
Mitolo Reiver 2005 Barossa Valley
Clarendon Hills Brookman 2004 Blewitt Springs
grenache & other rhone rangers
Yangarra Estate 2006 McLaren Vale, Australia
Hess Block 19 Cuvée 2006 Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Rancho Ventavo 2005 Sierra Foothills
Clarendon Hills Kangarilla 1999 Blewitt Springs, Australia
Kaena Terra Alta 2006 Santa Ynez
Clarendon Hills Romas 2004 Blewitt Springs, Australia
petite syrah—the better to stain your teeth with
Rancho Ventavo 2006 Santa Barbara County
Trentadue 2004 Paso Robles
OLD WORLD BORDEAUX
Only the best vintages
left bank—leaning towards cabernet
Cote Pontoise 2005 Haut Medoc
Lalande-Pauillac 2002 Pauillac
Grand Enclos 2005 Graves
Chateau de Cruzeau 2005 Pessac Leognan
Chateau La Croix Bonis 2000 St Estephe
Chateau Moulin Riche 2005 Saint Julien
Calon Segur 2003 Saint Estephe
Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 1996 Pauillac
Chateau D’Issan 2005 Margaux
Chateau Lascombes 2005 Margaux
Chateau Margaux 1983 Margaux
Chateau Margaux 1986 Margaux
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986 Paulliac
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986 Paulliac
Chateau Leoville las Cases 1982 Paulliac
the right bank—merlot & cabernet franc
Lassegue 2004 Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Faugeres 2005 Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Tertre Daugay 1998 Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Monbousquet 2005 Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Petrus 1964 Pomerol
NEW WORLD BORDEAUX
Clarets, meritage and more
south africa—dirt & leather, refined
Porcupine Ridge Cabernet 2008 Boekenhoutskloof
Ernst & Co. Pinotage 2007 Coastal Vineyards
Lord Neethling Laurentius Blend 2003 Stellenbosch
Anwilka Blend 2005 Stellenbosch
south america—fleshy straight-ahead reds
Tilia Malbec 2008 Mendoza, Argentina
Fabre Montmayou Malbec 2007 Mendoza, Argentina
washington state gems
Velvet Devil Merlot 2007 Columbia Valley
Cadence Klipsun Blend 2005 Red Mountain
Leonetti Merlot 2007 Columbia Valley
california—old world balance & flair
Newton Unfiltered Merlot 2002 Napa Valley Biodynamic
Archipel 2003 Sonoma County
Joseph Phelps Insignia 1987 St Helena, Napa Valley
Joseph Phelps Insignia 1985 St Helena, Napa Valley
california—unabashed fruit bombs
Hahn Meritage 2006 Central Coast
Rancho Sisquoc Meritage 2006 Santa Maria
Titus Cabernet Franc 2006 Napa Valley
BV Tapestry 2006 Napa Valley
Atalon Merlot 2003 Napa Valley
Justin Isosceles 2006 Paso Robles
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2002 St Helena, Napa Valley
Colgin IX Estate 2006 Napa Valley
NEW WORLD CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Reinventing the tradition
california—vineyard driven, bordeaux style
Newton Unfiltered 2005 Saint Helena, Napa Valley
Chalk Hill 2005 Chalk Hill AVA, North Sonoma Valley
Ridge Montebello 1999 Santa Cruz Mountains
Ridge Montebello 2000 Santa Cruz Mountains
Dunn Howell Mountain 1992 Napa Valley
Dunn Howell Mountain 1994 Napa Valley
Dunn Howell Mountain 1990 Napa Valley
Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow 1985 Napa Valley
Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow 1986 Napa Valley
Stag’s Leap W.C. Cask 23 1986 Stag’s Leap District
Stag’s Leap W.C. Cask 23 1987 Stag’s Leap District
Stag’s Leap W.C. Cask 23 1991 Stag’s Leap District
Stag’s Leap W.C. Cask 23 1985 Stag’s Leap District
Ridge Montebello 1984 Santa Cruz Mountains
california—rosy, chocolaty ladies in red
Louis Martini 2007 Sonoma Valley
Fuse 2006 Napa Valley
Mount Veeder 2006 Rutherford
Roth 2006 Alexander Valley
Frank Family 2005 Napa Valley
Stonestreet 2005 Alexander Valley
Trinchero Cloud’s Nest 2007 Mount Veeder
Parallel 2006 Rutherford
Mount Veeder 1997 Rutherford
Ghost Block Estate 2005 Oakville Organic
Caymus Special Select 2005 Rutherford
BV Georges de Latour 1991 Rutherford
Stag’s Leap W.C. SLV 1986 Stag’s Leap District
Stag’s Leap W.C. SLV 1985 Stag’s Leap District
Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace 1983 Napa Valley
Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace 1986 Napa Valley
Dunn Howell Mountain 2004 Napa Valley
Heitz Cellars Martha’s Vineyard 1985 Oakville
california—unctuous, with black fruits
Estancia 2006 Paso Robles
Vergari 2005 Napa Valley
Regusci 2006 Stags Leap District
BV Georges de Latour 2006 Rutherford
Beringer Private Reserve 2002 Napa Valley
Heitz Cellars Trailside Vineyard 1999 Rutherford
Heitz Cellars Trailside Vineyard 2001 Rutherford
Vineyard 7 2005 Spring Mountain
Nickel & Nickel Tench 2006 Oakville
Maldonado Peter Newton 2006 Spring Mountain
Regusci Angelo’s Vineyard 2005 Stags Leap District
Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard 2005 Oakville
Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill 1983 Napa Valley
Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill 1985 Napa Valley
Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill 1986 Napa Valley
Regusci Angelo’s Vineyard 2001 Stag’s Leap District
the grand daddy of washington
Leonetti Reserve 2006 Columbia Valley
NEW WORLD ZINFANDEL
California’s original statement
legends in body and ripeness
Rancho Zabaco 2005 Sierra Foothills
Sunset Suisun 2005 Lodi
Guerilla Coffaro 2007 Dry Creek
Mauritsen Rockpile 2004 Dry Creek
Schulz Lampyridae 2006 Mount Veeder
Valdez Rockpile Road 2006 Dry Creek
Rancho Arroyo Grande 2006 Arroyo Grande Valley
Brochelle 2006 Paso Robles
Louis Martini Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine 2004 Sonoma Valley
SPECIAL SIZES
Good things come in every size
life’s little pleasures (half bottles)
Black Bart Stagecoach Vineyard Marsanne 2005 Napa Valley
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2006 Chalk Hill, Russian River
Judds Hill Pinot Noir 2005 Napa Valley
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay 2005 Russian River
everything counts in large amounts (magnums)
Roth Cabernet 2006 Alexander Valley
Stonestreet Cabernet 2005 Alexander Valley
Joseph Phelps Cabernet 2005 St Helena
Paul Dolan Cabernet 2004 Mendocino
Mount Veeder 2004 Rutherford
Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet 2001 Napa Valley
Chimney Rock Cabernet 2005 Stags Leap District
Trefethen Reserve Cabernet 2001 Oak Knoll District
Niebaum Coppola Rubicon Meritage 2002 Rutherford
Antinori Tignanello 2003 Tuscany
DESSERT WINES
Sticky sweets—for rich first & last courses
noble rot & shriveled whites
Bouchaine Chardonnay 2005 Carneros (375ml)
EOS Tears of Dew Muscat 2006 Paso Robles (375ml)
Esoterica Viogner 2006 North Coast
Heiss Trokenbeerenauslese Blend 1998 Austria (500ml)
Two Hands Love Or Money Semillon 2004 South Australia (500ml)
Chateau d’Yquem 2003 Sauternes (375ml)
powerful icewine
Inniskilin Oaked Vidal 2006 Niagara (187ml)
Inniskilin Riesling 2005 Niagara (187ml)
Inniskilin Cabernet Franc 2005 Niagara (187ml)
Richter Mulheimer Helenenkloster 2003 Mosel, Germany (375ml)
late harvest & fortified reds
Cline Late Harvest Mouvedre 2004 Contra Costa (375ml)
Taylors 20 Year Tawny, Upper Duoro, Portugal (750ml)
Taylors Vintage 1977 Upper Duoro, Portugal (750ml)
