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Sample Wine List

 

2010 Michelin Guide Recommended

 

“In victory we deserve Champagne, in defeat we need it."   Sir Winston Churchill

 

Champagnes & Sparkling Wines

Listed from Lighter & Fruitier to Richer & Drier

 

J. Roget, Brut, California, NV

Bright fruit with a hint of sweetness.

 

J. Vineyards, “Cuvée 20” Brut, Russian River Valley, NV

Crisp lemon peel and honeysuckle. Lush pear and almond finish.

 

Marquis de la Tour, Brut Rosé, France, NV

Delicate and elegant with notes of strawberries and raspberries with a red fruit long finish

 

Laurent-Perrier, Brut, Tours-sur-Marne, France, NV

Bold, rich, creamy pear with lemon notes. Long finish.

 

Pol Roger, Brut “Réserve”, Épernay, France, NV

Melange of toast, citrus and ginger aromas.

 

Taittinger, “Millésimé” Brut, Reims, France, 2004

The first impression on the nose combines flintiness with yeasty bread aromas, quickly giving

way to a fine, intense, sweet fruitiness, as crystallized fruit scents of lemon and mandarin and a

flowery touch of acacia honey emerge.

 

Perrier Jouët , Fleur de Champagne, Épernay, France, 2000

Magnolia and candied lemon, the floral and fruit aromas that unfold on the nose before

revealing more pronounced stewed-fruit notes in the mouth. Yellow fruits together with honey

and almonds, toasted notes.

 

Moët et Chandon, “Dom Pérignon” Brut, Épernay, France, 2000

Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of

mint and licorice that linger on the long finish.

 

White Wines

Listed from Lighter & Fruitier to Richer & Drier

 

Hogue Cellars, Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2009

Lustrous notes of pineapple, Asian pear and honeyed apple.

 

Mushal Winery &Vineyards, Merlot Rosé, Dry Creek Valley, 2009

Aromas of strawberry, raspberry, peach and pomegranate with a crisp refreshing finish.

 

Pine Ridge, Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, 2008

Lush melon flavors with delicate spice and white floral aromas.

 

Camelot, Pinot Grigio, California, 2006

Delicate lemon/lime, melon, pear and white peach flavors culminate in a crisp, smooth finish.

 

Clos LaChance, Sauvignon Blanc, California, 2009

Bright citrus fruits, giving way to grapefruits, herbs and lime & lemon rinds.

 

Kunde, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley, 2008

Flavors of musky cantaloupe, exotic guava, and crisp grapefruit.

 

Groth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2009

Lush, full melon-citrus character. Lively, crisp balance and finish.

 

Hogue, Gewürztraminer, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2008

White pepper notes with candied orange and lychee flavors.

 

J. Vidal-Fleury, Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc, Rhône Valley, France, 2008

Fruity notes with outburst of apricots and citrus.

 

Camelot, Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2008

Bright apple and tropical fruit aromas with creamy, toasty oak tones.

 

Clos LaChance, Chardonnay, Monterey County, 2009

Aromas of pears, peaches, tropical fruits and spice.

 

Groth, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2007

Layers of fruitiness and complexity lead to a rich and creamy wine.

 

Jordan Vineyard, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, 2007

Pear and apple flavors with hints of nutmeg. Balanced elegance.

 

Taz, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, 2007

Natural acidity with tropical fruit aromas of citrus, pear and pineapple.

 

St. Clement, Chardonnay, Los Carneros, 2008

Notes of cantaloupe and honeydew melon with caramel and orange blossom.

 

Stags’ Leap Winery, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2007

Lustrous aromas of white peach, spice and pear on the nose with a creamy, lush finish.

 

Grgich Hills Estate, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2007

This aromatic Chardonnay is rich with aromas of ripe peach, mango and tropical flowers.

 

Mer Soleil, Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2007

Notes of honeysuckle, truffle and buttery oak. Full, layered tropical flavors.

 

Cakebread Cellars, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2009

Full-bodied, perfumed aromas of fresh melon, yellow apple, lime, white peach and citrus zest flavors.

 

Far Niente, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2008

Aromas of ripe melon, fig and peach. Full-bodied with ripe tropical fruit and toasted hazelnuts.

 

Louis Latour “La Grande Roche”, Montagny, France, 2007

Intense aromas of acacia and honey. Nice subtle notes and structure.

 

Louis Latour “Grande Ardèche”, France, 2007

Rich notes of fresh almonds with a slight touch of oak.

 

Louis Latour, Pouilly-Fuissé, France, 2007

Seductive on the palate with round and full herbal fruitiness and crisp acidity.

 

Red Wines

Listed from Lighter to more Full-bodied

 

Georges Duboeuf, Beaujolais-Villages, France, 2008

Intense fruity flavor with hints of spice and persistent fruit finish.

 

Domaine de Valmoissine, Pinot Noir, France, 2008

Intense aromas of candied fruit, spicy tannins...perfectly rounded flavors.

 

Decoy by Duckhorn Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2008

Flavors of bing cherry, raspberry and cranberry complimented by hints of toasty oak.

 

Camelot, Pinot Noir, California, 2009

Elegant and complex with lush cherry, berry, chocolate, and spice flavors on the palate.

 

Argyle, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

Bright boysenberry fruit aromas, velvet textured tannins with cherry crème finish.

 

Clos Du Val, Carneros, Pinot Noir, Napa Valley, 2006

Complex nose of raspberry, strawberry, black cherry and spice, with a hint of vanillin.

 

Foley Estates, Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, Rancho Santa Rosa, 2007

Aromas of black cherry, blackberry & blueberry with notes of mushrooms, black tea & smoked meats.

 

Taz, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, 2007

Big and lush, dark berry fruit with hints of spice and oak.

 

Flora Springs, Sangiovese, Napa Valley, 2008

Full flavored with vibrant, plummy fruit and a long, rich finish.

 

Penfolds “Rawson’s Retreat”, Merlot, Australia, 2009

Full flavored with vibrant, plummy fruit and a long, rich finish.

 

Mushal Winery &Vineyards, Merlot, Dry Creek Valley, 2006

Complex bouquet of blackberries, cherries & plums, with a touch of caramel.

 

Flora Springs, Merlot, Napa Valley, 2007

Full fruit characteristics of strawberry and cherries with a hint of raspberry and spice.

 

St. Clement, Merlot, Napa Valley, 2006

Explodes with ripe, black plum and black cherry flavors with hints of coffee and vanilla

 

Stags’ Leap Winery, Merlot, Napa Valley, 2006

Layers of plum, espresso, brambles and licorice. Velvety bittersweet finish.

 

Duckhorn,Three Palms Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, 2006

Red currant, raspberry & black cherry underscored by elements of piecrust, strawberry & caramel.

 

Jean Luc Colombo, Côtes du Rhône, “Les Abeilles”, France 2006

This grenache, syrah, mourvedre blend is full of complex flavors of licorice and spice

 

Chateau Saint-Roch, Côtes du Rhône, France 2008

A bouquet of small black fruits with hints of raspberries and mint.

 

Tardieu-Laurent, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2006

Offering a fragrant nose of raspberries, black cherries, cassis, licorice, and violets.

 

Carina Cellars, Syrah, Santa Barbara, 2006

Soft floral aromas with smooth cranberries, toffee and orange blossoms.

 

Clos LaChance, Syrah, San Martin, California, 2006

Loaded with flavors of red plums, blueberries, and blackberries finished with notes of vanilla and coffee.

 

Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Crozes Hemitages, Les Jalets, France, 2007

Spicy black fruit character balanced by elegant, silky tannins.

 

Kunde, Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, 2006

Bold boysenberry aromas and rich berry flavors with a hint of chocolate, cardamom and pepper.

 

Clos LaChance, Zinfandel, San Martin, 2007

Aromas of rich raspberries, cocoa, blackberries and plum fruit. A hint of anise and leafy tobacco.

 

Red Wines

Listed from Milder to more Robust & Complex

 

Layer Cake, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2008

Black fruit, silky cocoa, black spice and cream, wrapped around blackberry, cherry and ripe plum.

 

Flora Springs, Trilogy, Napa Valley, 2006

Cassis & black cherry bouquet, with notes of toffee, dark cocoa and coffee.

 

Château Trimoulet, Merlot, St. Émilion, France, 2005

Garnet in color, rich bouquet of red berry, banana and tropical fruit with licorice notes.

 

Château La Bastide Dauzac, Médoc, France, 2005

Plum, raspberry and cassis mix elegantly with notes of vanilla and just a hint of toasty oak.

 

Penfolds “Rawson’s Retreat”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia, 2009

Opulent dark berry flavors with a moderately firm structure and rich flavor.

 

Conn Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006

Plum aromas, mocha chocolate flavors with a lingering, dried cranberry finish.

 

Château Souverain, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2005

Rich plum and berry fruit with a touch of herb and spice to complete the finish.

 

Clos LaChance, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, 2005

Cranberries and black currents with hint of tobacco, anise and mint.

 

Duckhorn Estate Grown, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006

Subtle notes of herb, spice, toffee and mocha mingle with layers of cassis, currant and black raspberry.

 

Grgich Hills Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2006

An elegant wine with aromas of black cherries and licorice and a long finish. Full bodied with smooth tannins.

 

JAQK Cellars “High Roller”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006

Black cherry, black currant, sage leaf, red licorice, black raspberry, slight mint and toasty oak.

 

Kunde, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, 2006

Aromas of raspberry with a mouthful of chocolate richness

 

Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2007

Ripe, rich plum and wild berry with spice and vanilla describe this full-bodied, complex wine.

 

Layer Cake, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2007

Beautiful, deep garnet color with firm structure and layers of dark blackberry and cassis flavors.

 

Atlas Peak Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006

Beautiful depth of color and aromas of ripe, dark fruit with a touch of sweet vanilla.

 

Rubicon Estate “Cask”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006

Layers of ripe, red cherries, plum, vanilla and cocoa. Remarkable now.

 

Jordan Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2005

Ripe cherry, blackberry and blueberry describes the complex flavors of this wine.

 

Kenwood, Cabernet Sauvignon, “Artist Series”, Sonoma Valley, 2005

Concentrated flavors of black currant, blackberry and dark chocolate.

 

Clos Du Val, Stags Leap District, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2005

Concentrated flavors of black currant, blackberry and dark chocolate.

 

Cakebread, Cabernet Sauvignon, “Dancing Bear Ranch”, Napa Valley, 2006

Perfumed aromas of ripe black fruits, forest-floor spice, and rich fig and chocolate tones

 

Stags’ Leap Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006

Round, supple tannins layered with blackberry, espresso and black truffle

 

St. Clement “Oroppas”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006

Rich and concentrated with aromas of black plum, vanilla, brown sugar and bittersweet chocolate.

 

Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2005

Dark garnet color and a nose of black cherry, clove, cinnamon, lavender and licorice.

 

 

 


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