Fall Whites

06  Wolf Gewurztraminer, Germany  Simple Clean wine with subtle lemon and sweetness    

$36 

 

04  Domaine Ehrhart Gewurztraminer, Alsace  If you like Gewurz, you will love this.    

$46 

 

04  La Coulee d Argent Vouvray, France  Simple and Clean. Light apricot and apple notes.     

$56 

 

04  Domaine Bott Geyl, Muscat, Alsace.   Not a sweet wine but an unusually rich Pinot Gris.    

$36 

 

02  Lucien Albrecht Pinot Gris, Alsace  Rich concentration of flavors that linger on the tounge    

$58 

 

05  Four Graces Pinot Gris.  This is the best small producer of American Pinot Gris. I've ever tasted.    

$34 

 

06  Novellum Chardonnay, France  Very little oak with great dirt and a silky smooth finish.    

$31 

 

05  Lockwood Chardonnay, California  Not overly butter or heavy. Good food wine.    

$35 

 

06  Morgan Metallico Chardonnay, California.  Everything morgan makes has class and style.    

$64 

 

04  Hugel & Fils, “Hugel” Riesling, Alsace.   Just the slightest bit of tingle on the tounge.    

$47 

 

05  Gustave Lorentz Riesling, Alsace.  Subtle sweetness with great acidity...Love, Love, Love.    

$38 

 

05  Schloss Saarstein Riesling Kabinett, Germany.  Citrus, Pear and tea notes...amazing.    

$55 

 

04  Josemeyer Riesling, Le Dragon, Alsace.  All organic and wonderfully balanced. My favorite Riesling.    

$75 

 

89  Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg Riesling, Germany  Ages Riesling, retains balance beautifully.    

$68 

 

05  Baron Heyl Reisling Kabinett, Germany.  Possibly the best Riesling on the planet at this price.    

$45 

 

06  Drylands Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand.  Guava, pineapple and mango with lime and thyme.    

$34 

 

06  Coldstream Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Australia  Brilliant wine from Andrew Fleming. Clean & Crisp.    

$42 

 

06  Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Malborough.  Gooseberry tart with white pear & hint of green pepper.    

$47 

 

06  White Haven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Australia  Lemon custard with hints of stone fruit.    

$35 

 

06  Neudorf Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand.   Beautifully balanced NZ Sauvignon Blanc.    

$55 

 

06  Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa.   The wine that put South Africa on the wine map.    

$47 

 

Fall Reds

05  Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir, Willamette Oregon.  Perfect Oregon style with cherry & pepper.    

$60 

 

05  Bethel Heights Pinot Noir, Willamette, Oregon.  Cool fruit, wonderfully balanced, silky smooth.    

$68 

 

02  Joseph Swan Pinot Noir, California.  Fruit, fruit and more fruit. Everything screams Pinot Noir.    

$69 

 

05  X Winery Pinot Noir, Truchard Vineyard, California  Tons of herbal notes with hints of wet hay.    

$55 

 

06  Martin Ray Pinot Noir Santa Barbara, California.  Super soft tannins with a touch of black tea.     

$45 

 

04  Gary Farrell Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley  Soft velvety finish and perfectly balanced.    

$90 

 

05  Morgan Twelve Clones Pinot Noir, California.   Luscious velvety fruit with great mouth tast.    

$67 

 

05  Loring Wine Company, Pinot Noir, Durell Vineyards, California  Bright fruit that perfumes the table.    

$90 

 

05  Saint Gregory Pinot Meunier, California  It tastes like a great big monster sized Pinot Noir.    

$45 

 

05  Wild Hog Carignane, Estate Vineyard, California.  Great structure with subtle coffee notes.    

$57 

 

03  Fonthill Dust Ages Grenache, Australia.  Earthy is the word that describes this wine. Fantastic.    

$55 

 

99  Fanetti Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Italy.  Smooth, Smokey, Sangiovese!    

$62 

 

00  Enotria Nebbiolo, California.  Italian made in Califonia...Fooled me in a blind taste test.    

$55 

 

01  Navola Amarone Classico  Vibrant juice with hints of smoke and plums. A classic Amarone.    

$52 

 

06  Owen Roe "Abbot's Table" Blend. St Paul Oregon.  A complex blend. Rich concentration of fruit.    

$59 

 

05  Nelms Road Cabrenet, Columbia Valley, Washington.  You can tell this wine is from a cooler climate.    

$44 

 

05  Wolftrap blend, South Africa.   Bright fruit nose with tight backbone of tannins. A staff favorite.    

$41 

 

04  Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa, California.  Perfect heady nose and unbelievable juice.    

$78 

 

05  Frog's Leap, Petit Sirah, Napa.  Deep red juice with earthy finish, from a great producer.    

$72 

 

04  Consilience Petit Sirah, California  Big bold wine from Brett Escalera. Inky purple.    

$56 

 

05  El Felino Malbec, Mendoza Argentina.  Big, complex wine from Paul Hobbs, a great Melbec.    

$42 

 

04  Steltzner Claret, Napa Valley.   A classic blend of traditional Bordeaux from Stag's Leap land.    

$65 

 

98  Heredia Tondonia Reserve, Rioja, Spain.   If you enjoy a Riojas, you will love this wine.    

$79 

 

99  Baron de Ona Rioja, Spain  A conquistador of wine; Strong, rich, & a touch of barnyard smell.    

$58 

 

04  Chateau Saint Andre Corbin, Merlot-Cab Franc Blend, St George-St Emillion, France.  Delicious.    

$45 

 

04  Alain Crozes Hermitage, France.  Delicate soft tannins with nice dirt, and balanced spice through out.    

$60 

 

04  Domaine Sang des Cailloux, Vacqueras, France.  75% Grenache 25% Syrah...big but not so big.    

$62 

 

04  Maquis Lien. Syrah blend, Chile.  Complex and bold. Another staff favorite.    

$45 

 

05  Andrew Murrey Syrah, California  If you are a fan of Syrah, the this wine will NOT dissapoint you.    

$43 

 

05  Phiip Shaw #89 Shiraz, Australia.  Phiip has asked me to tell you about the 1% viognier...just ask.     

$88 

 

05  Phiip Shaw #17 Melot Cab Franc blend, Australia.  Dont be afraid, its not your mother's Merlot.    

$58 

 

05  Independent Producers Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington.  Best Merlot I have had in years.    

$26 

 

04  Steltzner Cabernt Franc, Napa Valley.  Stags Leap District. It's not just for me, Can Francs are cool.    

$86 

 

05  Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc, California  If you haven't had Cab Franc before, start here!    

$45 

 

05  Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel, Dusi Ranch, California.  Single vineyard with concentration of fruit.    

$70 

 

05  Joseph Swan Zinfandel, California  This Zin knocked me out! Black cherry nose.    

$62 

 

Chalkboard Reserve

05  Littorai Les Larmes Pinot Noir  Smooth silky tannins and cold fruit. Lovely.    

$103 

 

05  Littorai Charles Henitz Vineyard Chardonnay, California.  Big, gorgeous, buttery-smooth Chard.    

$110 

 

04  Jarvis Reserve Chardonnay, California.  I love this Chardonnay. And I'm picky about Chards.    

$175 

 

03  Clos St. Landelin Riesling, Alsace.  One of the most complex , silky, balanced Riesling I've tasted.    

$98 

 

05  K Syrah The Beautiful, Washington.  I managed to get the last 3 bottles on the planet!    

$115 

 

04  Morgan Double L Pinot Noir, California.  One word comes to mind with this bottle...Elegance.    

$110 

 

05  Betts and Scholl "Black Betty", Shiraz, Australia.  Deep rich structured; D**n Thing Gone Wild!    

$115 

 

02  Jarvis Lake William Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California.   1,500 cases made and I can only get 1.    

$185 

 

04  Vilafonte Series m, Cabernet blend, South Africa.  One of the most complex bottles on the list.    

$94 

 

06  Penner Ash Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon.  Very limited release. Get it now while its here.    

$110 

 

05  Two Hands "Bella's Garden" Shiraz, Australia.  Cult wine that deserves all the hype.    

$165 

 

03  Zuccardi Zeta, Malbec Tempranillo Blend, Argentina.  Giant lingering tast that lasts for days.    

$195