Fall Whites
06 Wolf Gewurztraminer, Germany Simple Clean wine with subtle lemon and sweetness | $36 |
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04 Domaine Ehrhart Gewurztraminer, Alsace If you like Gewurz, you will love this. | $46 |
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04 La Coulee d Argent Vouvray, France Simple and Clean. Light apricot and apple notes. | $56 |
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04 Domaine Bott Geyl, Muscat, Alsace. Not a sweet wine but an unusually rich Pinot Gris. | $36 |
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02 Lucien Albrecht Pinot Gris, Alsace Rich concentration of flavors that linger on the tounge | $58 |
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05 Four Graces Pinot Gris. This is the best small producer of American Pinot Gris. I've ever tasted. | $34 |
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06 Novellum Chardonnay, France Very little oak with great dirt and a silky smooth finish. | $31 |
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05 Lockwood Chardonnay, California Not overly butter or heavy. Good food wine. | $35 |
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06 Morgan Metallico Chardonnay, California. Everything morgan makes has class and style. | $64 |
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04 Hugel & Fils, “Hugel” Riesling, Alsace. Just the slightest bit of tingle on the tounge. | $47 |
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05 Gustave Lorentz Riesling, Alsace. Subtle sweetness with great acidity...Love, Love, Love. | $38 |
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05 Schloss Saarstein Riesling Kabinett, Germany. Citrus, Pear and tea notes...amazing. | $55 |
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04 Josemeyer Riesling, Le Dragon, Alsace. All organic and wonderfully balanced. My favorite Riesling. | $75 |
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89 Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg Riesling, Germany Ages Riesling, retains balance beautifully. | $68 |
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05 Baron Heyl Reisling Kabinett, Germany. Possibly the best Riesling on the planet at this price. | $45 |
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06 Drylands Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand. Guava, pineapple and mango with lime and thyme. | $34 |
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06 Coldstream Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Australia Brilliant wine from Andrew Fleming. Clean & Crisp. | $42 |
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06 Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Malborough. Gooseberry tart with white pear & hint of green pepper. | $47 |
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06 White Haven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Australia Lemon custard with hints of stone fruit. | $35 |
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06 Neudorf Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand. Beautifully balanced NZ Sauvignon Blanc. | $55 |
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06 Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa. The wine that put South Africa on the wine map. | $47 |
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Fall Reds
05 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir, Willamette Oregon. Perfect Oregon style with cherry & pepper. | $60 |
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05 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir, Willamette, Oregon. Cool fruit, wonderfully balanced, silky smooth. | $68 |
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02 Joseph Swan Pinot Noir, California. Fruit, fruit and more fruit. Everything screams Pinot Noir. | $69 |
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05 X Winery Pinot Noir, Truchard Vineyard, California Tons of herbal notes with hints of wet hay. | $55 |
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06 Martin Ray Pinot Noir Santa Barbara, California. Super soft tannins with a touch of black tea. | $45 |
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04 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Soft velvety finish and perfectly balanced. | $90 |
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05 Morgan Twelve Clones Pinot Noir, California. Luscious velvety fruit with great mouth tast. | $67 |
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05 Loring Wine Company, Pinot Noir, Durell Vineyards, California Bright fruit that perfumes the table. | $90 |
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05 Saint Gregory Pinot Meunier, California It tastes like a great big monster sized Pinot Noir. | $45 |
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05 Wild Hog Carignane, Estate Vineyard, California. Great structure with subtle coffee notes. | $57 |
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03 Fonthill Dust Ages Grenache, Australia. Earthy is the word that describes this wine. Fantastic. | $55 |
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99 Fanetti Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Italy. Smooth, Smokey, Sangiovese! | $62 |
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00 Enotria Nebbiolo, California. Italian made in Califonia...Fooled me in a blind taste test. | $55 |
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01 Navola Amarone Classico Vibrant juice with hints of smoke and plums. A classic Amarone. | $52 |
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06 Owen Roe "Abbot's Table" Blend. St Paul Oregon. A complex blend. Rich concentration of fruit. | $59 |
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05 Nelms Road Cabrenet, Columbia Valley, Washington. You can tell this wine is from a cooler climate. | $44 |
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05 Wolftrap blend, South Africa. Bright fruit nose with tight backbone of tannins. A staff favorite. | $41 |
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04 Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa, California. Perfect heady nose and unbelievable juice. | $78 |
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05 Frog's Leap, Petit Sirah, Napa. Deep red juice with earthy finish, from a great producer. | $72 |
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04 Consilience Petit Sirah, California Big bold wine from Brett Escalera. Inky purple. | $56 |
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05 El Felino Malbec, Mendoza Argentina. Big, complex wine from Paul Hobbs, a great Melbec. | $42 |
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04 Steltzner Claret, Napa Valley. A classic blend of traditional Bordeaux from Stag's Leap land. | $65 |
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98 Heredia Tondonia Reserve, Rioja, Spain. If you enjoy a Riojas, you will love this wine. | $79 |
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99 Baron de Ona Rioja, Spain A conquistador of wine; Strong, rich, & a touch of barnyard smell. | $58 |
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04 Chateau Saint Andre Corbin, Merlot-Cab Franc Blend, St George-St Emillion, France. Delicious. | $45 |
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04 Alain Crozes Hermitage, France. Delicate soft tannins with nice dirt, and balanced spice through out. | $60 |
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04 Domaine Sang des Cailloux, Vacqueras, France. 75% Grenache 25% Syrah...big but not so big. | $62 |
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04 Maquis Lien. Syrah blend, Chile. Complex and bold. Another staff favorite. | $45 |
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05 Andrew Murrey Syrah, California If you are a fan of Syrah, the this wine will NOT dissapoint you. | $43 |
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05 Phiip Shaw #89 Shiraz, Australia. Phiip has asked me to tell you about the 1% viognier...just ask. | $88 |
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05 Phiip Shaw #17 Melot Cab Franc blend, Australia. Dont be afraid, its not your mother's Merlot. | $58 |
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05 Independent Producers Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington. Best Merlot I have had in years. | $26 |
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04 Steltzner Cabernt Franc, Napa Valley. Stags Leap District. It's not just for me, Can Francs are cool. | $86 |
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05 Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc, California If you haven't had Cab Franc before, start here! | $45 |
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05 Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel, Dusi Ranch, California. Single vineyard with concentration of fruit. | $70 |
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05 Joseph Swan Zinfandel, California This Zin knocked me out! Black cherry nose. | $62 |
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Chalkboard Reserve
05 Littorai Les Larmes Pinot Noir Smooth silky tannins and cold fruit. Lovely. | $103 |
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05 Littorai Charles Henitz Vineyard Chardonnay, California. Big, gorgeous, buttery-smooth Chard. | $110 |
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04 Jarvis Reserve Chardonnay, California. I love this Chardonnay. And I'm picky about Chards. | $175 |
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03 Clos St. Landelin Riesling, Alsace. One of the most complex , silky, balanced Riesling I've tasted. | $98 |
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05 K Syrah The Beautiful, Washington. I managed to get the last 3 bottles on the planet! | $115 |
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04 Morgan Double L Pinot Noir, California. One word comes to mind with this bottle...Elegance. | $110 |
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05 Betts and Scholl "Black Betty", Shiraz, Australia. Deep rich structured; D**n Thing Gone Wild! | $115 |
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02 Jarvis Lake William Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California. 1,500 cases made and I can only get 1. | $185 |
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04 Vilafonte Series m, Cabernet blend, South Africa. One of the most complex bottles on the list. | $94 |
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06 Penner Ash Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Very limited release. Get it now while its here. | $110 |
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05 Two Hands "Bella's Garden" Shiraz, Australia. Cult wine that deserves all the hype. | $165 |
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03 Zuccardi Zeta, Malbec Tempranillo Blend, Argentina. Giant lingering tast that lasts for days. | $195 |
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