White
Castillo Perelada Cresta Azul (Spain) 28
-Just a touch of sweetness and effervescence.
Domaine Pierre de la Grange Muscadet L d’Or 2005 (France) 38
-Hugely expressive with stone fruit, minerality and bright acidity.
Chateau D’Epire Savennieres 2007 (France) 40
-Peach and citrus tones with a bracing mineral-y edge.
Anton Bauer Riesling “Rosenberg” 2008 (Austria) 40
-Dry with bright citrus and a clean, crisp finish.
Colombo “La Redonne” Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2007 (France) 40
-Ripe, deep, and polished with honeyed fruit and a lingering finish.
Valminor Albarino 2008 (Spain) 42
-Crisp, clean and goes with just about everything.
Hiedler Gruner Veltliner 2008 (Austria) 44
-Polish, finesse and porcelain nature unusual at this price.
Kenneth Volk Chardonnay 2006 (Santa Maria, CA) 44
-Sultry pear and vanilla notes paired with lovely balanced oak.
Richter Mulheimer Sonnenlay Zeppelin Riesling Qba 2008 48
-Vibrant with a delicate balance of pear and citrus fruit and crisp acidity.
Cordero di Montezemolo Arneis 2008 (Italy) 48
-Medium-bodied, rich and buttery with flavors of white peach, pear and chamomile.
De Sante Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc (Napa, CA) 50
-A bit of oak makes this one generous and decadent wine.
Tegernseerof Gruner Veltliner “Hohereck” 2006 (Austria) 55
-Stately, remarkable, and generous. Love at first taste.
Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru “Vaudesir” 2004/05 (France) 58
-Classic Chablis minerality, finesse, bright citrus fruit, and structure.
Jacques Prieur Meursault-Santenots 1er Cru 2004 (France) 60
-Rich and decadent Chardonnay from a great vintage.
Simonnet-Febvre ‘Preuses’ Chablis Grand Cru 2005 (France) 60
-Green apple, peaches, flintly minerality, bright acidity and a touch of oak.
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan 2003 (France) 65
-Rich, full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc with ripe stone fruit and elegant minerality.
Black Bart’s Bride 2006 (California) 65
-Creamy white Rhone blend with tropical fruit and intense floral aromatics.
Anton Bauer Gruner Veltliner Grand Reserve 2007 (Austria) 60
-Reminiscent of White Burgundy with beautiful minerality and body.
Bertagna Vougeot Blanc 1er Cru “Les Cras” 2004 (France) 80
-Subtle opulence and a perfect expression of Chardonnay.
Betts and Scholl Hermitage Blanc 2004 (France) 85
-This hedonistic lovely is made from the same grapes JL Chave uses.
Hanzell Chardonnay 2005 (Sonoma, CA) 90
-Wow, so delicious it makes my head spin. An icon among CA producers.
Querciabella “Batar” 2006 (Italy) 100
-An homage to Batard Montrachet that hits amazingly close to the mark.
Sparkling
Bottle
Domenico De Bertiol Prosecco (Italy) 40
-Crisp with notes of tangerine and vivacious froth.
R Dumont & Fils Brut Rose (Champagne) 50
-Beautiful Champagne with ripe strawberry and pomegranate fruit.
Gosset Brut Excellence (Champagne) 60
-A truly legendary small producer that will always hold a place in my heart.
Red
Bottle
Castell del Remei Gotim Bru 2005 (Spain) 32
- Satisfying juice with enough grip to please the big red wine drinkers among us.
Chateau de Vaugelas Corbieres 2007 (France) 36
-Light and easy-drinking with violets, dark fruit and hints of licorice.
Fontanafredda Piemonte Barbera “Briccotondo” 2008 (Italy) 40
-There’s no better word to describe this wine than gorgeous.
Casaloste Chianti Classico 2003 (Italy) 44
-Ripe dark cherry fruit with bright acidity and firm tannins.
Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes 2007 (France) 44
-Profound and sexy juice from the Rhone. Seriously tastes like it costs twice the price.
Steele Stymie Syrah 2006 (California) 45
-Rich, full-bodied and exceptionally well balanced at a steal of a price.
Gianfranco Alessandria Nebbiolo 2006 (Italy) 45
-Ready-to-drink with silky texture, soft tannins, and flavors of fig and cocoa.
Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (Napa Valley, CA) 45
-Lush, accessible cabernet by Signorello’s winemaker.
Chateau Lescalle Bordeaux Superieur 2005 (France) 47
-Elegant and accessible.
Palacios Camins del Priorat 2007 (Spain) 48
-Bright berry fruit, silky texture and a hint of Asian five spice.
G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d’Alba 2007 (Italy) 48
-Light-bodied and fruit-driven with plum and black cherry fruit.
Northstar Merlot 2004 (Columbia, WA) 50
-Perhaps the finest Merlot in the US. Really profound.
Hirsch Pinot Noir “The Bohan-Dillon” 2008 (Sonoma, CA) 50
-Complex and balanced at a steal of a price.
Jean Luc Colombo Crozes Hermitage 2006 (France) 50
-Single vineyard, old vines- tastes just like Hermitage.
Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (Sonoma, CA) 55
-A legendary producer and an exceptional price.
Kenneth Volk Mourvedre 2006 (Lime Kiln Valley, CA) 55
-Made from one of the oldest plantings in California. Deep and earthy.
Orin Swift “The Prisoner” Zinfandel Blend (Napa Valley, CA) 55
-A cult favorite and critically acclaimed for it’s deep and lovable fruit.
Elyse Petite Sirah 2006 (Napa Valley, CA) 55
-Full blown, inky, peppery and earthy with dark fruit and bacon fat.
Dierberg Syrah 2005 (Santa Ynez, CA) 55
-Yet another truly stellar Syrah from this region. Deep and polished.
Anton Bauer Wagram Reserve 2006 (Austria) 58
-Full-bodied blend of Cabernet, Blaufrankish and Zweigelt with velvety smooth texture.
Gouges Clos des Porrets St Georges 1er Cru 2004 (France) 65
-Gorgeous pinot from the motherland at a great price.
Dall’Ora Valpolicella Classico Ripasso “Sausto” 2004 (Italy) 65
-Seriously amazing. Like a baby Amarone.
Black Bart Syrah 2005 (Napa, CA) 70
-Always a Jujube favorite. Lush Napa fruit with some old-world nuance.
La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2000 (France) 75
-Cherry pick me! 2000 Bordeaux drinking beautifully right now.
Kenward “Rock” Grenache 2006 (Sonoma, CA) 80
-Maybe the finest Grenache not named Rayas I’ve ever tasted.
Blackbird Vineyards Arise 2007 (Napa, CA) 85
-Love at first sip.
Roagna Barolo “Vigna Rionda” 2004 (Italy) 90
-A very sexy single vineyard offering that shows so very well.
Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru 2005 (France) 375ml 60
- What are you gonna do? It’s ’05 Grand Cru Burg in a cute little bottle.
