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Champagne & Sparkling

  • 100 J “Cuvee 20”, Russian River Valley, NV (a beautiful fresh & elegant approach)
  • 101 Champagne Montaudon, France, NV (a perennial choice for quality champagne)
  • 102 Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label”, France, NV (always a fantastic choice!)
  • 103 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve, France, NV (firm structure & intense character…91pts.)
  • 104 H. Billiot Fils, Brut Rose, France, NV (absolutely gorgeous Grand Cru Rose` Champagne!)
  • 105 Gosset “Grand Rose”, France, NV (very lively and complex…90pts)
  • 106 Pierre Morlet “Grand Reserve Rose” France, NV (100% Premier Cru Pinot Noir)
  • 107 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose, France, NV (racy strawberry & black current…90pts-WS)
  • 108 Moet & Chandon “Dom Perignon”, France, 1999 (beautiful tight, crisp finish…90pts)
  • 109 Krug “Grand Cuvee”, France, NV (bombastic, dense, & complex…93pts by Wine Spectator)
  • 110 Louis Roderer “Cristal”, France, 1999 (famously delicious, a pinnacle champagne!)
  • 111 Salon “Le Mesnil”, Blanc de Blancs, France, 1997(a blend of freshness & maturity, lovely!)

Chardonnay

  • 200 Glen Carlou, South Africa, 2007 (an approachable, easy to drink chardonnay)
  • 201 Kim Crawford “Unoaked”, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2008(rich start & great acidity)
  • 202 Babcock, Santa Barbara, 2007 (tropical fruit gives way to a rich mouthfeel)
  • 203 Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, 2008(crisp green apple & pineapple 91 pts ~ Wine Spectator)
  • 204 Sonoma-Cutrer “Russian River Ranches”, Sonoma, 2007 (consistent & full bodied)
  • 205 Landmark “Overlook”, Sonoma, 2007 (always a good choice…92 pts. Wine Spectator)
  • 206 Luca, Mendoza, Argentina, 2006 (long, rich & focused…90pts Wine Spectator)
  • 207 Groth, Napa, 2007 (classic Napa valley styling with toasty character & a rich finish)
  • 208 Ken Wright “Celilo Vineyards”, Washington, 2007 (Granny Smith apple & clean finish)
  • 209 Tandem “Ritchie Vineyard”, Russian River, 2007 (rich & supple with a long finish)
  • 210 Peter Paul, Rusian River, 2008 (full, creamy wine with sweet oak & supple acids)
  • 211 Beringer “Private Reserve”, Napa Valley, 2007 (rich, full…91pts-Wine Spectator)
  • 212 Melville “Inox”, Santa Rita Hills, 2007 (a racy chard that is perfect with Chef’s cuisine)
  • 213 Rombauer, Napa, 2008 (delicious intense pear & topical fruit with refined acidity)
  • 214 Ramey, Russian River, 2007 (crisp and racy with lovely orchard fruit)
  • 215 Patz & Hall “Dutton Ranch”, Russian River, 2007(rich & full yet still elegant, a winner)
  • 216 Mission Hill “SLC”, Okanogan, 2006 (displays a full rich character of apple & pear)
  • 217 Mer Soleil, Monterey, 2006 (another great selection from the Caymus group!!)
  • 218 Levendi Estates “Red Hen” Napa Valley, 2007 (lovely, rich peach & pineapple)
  • 219 Nickel & Nickel “Medina”, Napa, 2007 (another hit from the Far Niente family)
  • 220 Au Bon Climat “Nuits Blanche”, Santa Barbara, 2004 (white burgundy from California)
  • 221 Diatom “Huber”, Santa Barbara, 2008 (intensly aromatic with clean fruit & a precise finish)
  • 222 Babcock “Oasis”, Santa Barbara, 2006 (full, ripe, and very rich)
  • 223 Shafer “Red Shoulder Ranch” Napa, 2007(green apple & a juicy finish ~93 pts Spectator)
  • 224 Brewer –Clifton “Seasmoke” Sta. Rita Hills, 2006 (expressive, full bodied & great balance)
  • 225 Talbott “Cuvee Audrey” Monterey, 2006 (HUGE fruit with a very rich buttery finish)
  • 226 Paul Hobbs, “Richard Dinner”, Sonoma, 2006 (rich without being heavy~90pts WS)

White Burgundy

  • 230 William Fevre “Champs Royaux” Chablis, France, 2007(intense, elegant rich fruit)
  • 231 Roland Lavantureux, Chablis, France, 2007 (stony minerality with zippy acidity)
  • 232 Domaine A. & P. de Villaine “Les Clous” Bourgogne, France, 2006(rich & complete)
  • 233 Chateau Pouilly, Pouilly Fuisse, France, 2006 (intense fruit & spice with minerality)
  • 234 Phileppe Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet, France, 2005(the “got everything” vintage!)
  • 235 Domaine Jobard, Meursault-Poruzots, France, 2002 (fresh floral, citrus & mineral)

Sauvignon Blanc

  • 300 Pulenta, Mendoza, 2008 (ripe grapefruit finishes with a subtle herb note, Argentina’s best!)
  • 301 Cliff Lede, Napa Valley, 2008 (a Sauvignon Blanc that is turning heads in Napa Valley)
  • 302 Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2009 (bright grapefruit & lime, gorgeous)
  • 303 Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre, France, 2008 (a beautiful 100% French Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 304 Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2009 (crisp & lively, a consistent winner)
  • 305 Mission Hill “SLC” Okanogan Valley, Canada, 2006( a nice subtle oak finish)
  • 306 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, 2007 (ripe tropical fruits followed by incredible acidity)

American White Varietals (great food pairing wines for Chef Ryan’s cuisine)

  • 312 King Estate, Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2008 (light, silky lemon, melon, & pear….beautiful!)
  • 313 Chateau Ste. Michelle “Eroica” Riesling, Washington, 2007(bright & juicy…91 pts WS)
  • 314 Treana, Mer Soleil Vineyard, Santa Lucia, 2007 (an excellent blend of Viognier/Marsanne)
  • 315 Qupe “Bien Nacido Cuvee”, Santa Barbara, 2008 (a perfect blend of Viognier/Chardonnay)
  • 316 Conundrum, Monterey, 2008 (a food pairing beauty from the Caymus group)
  • 317 Cold Heaven “Le Bon Climat”, Viognier, Santa Barbara, 2007 (intense & complex)
  • 318 Qupe “Estate” Roussanne, Santa Barbara, 2005 (aromatic with mouthwatering freshness)

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European White Varietals (Great Old World food friendly selections)

  • 324 Crios, Torrontes, Argentina, 2009 (aromatic & rich with great acidity…also by the glass)
  • 325 Paso a Paso, Verdejo, Spain, 2007 (soft melon & peach with a gorgeous crisp finish)
  • 326 Loimer, Gruner Veltliner, Austria, 2007(crisp green apple, great with Chef Ryan’s food)
  • 327 Pazo Barrantes, Albarino, Rias Biaxas, Spain, 2007(slate, grapefruit, & luscious orange)
  • 329 Vietti, Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy, 2008(soft, elegant & floral with a crisp bright finish)
  • 330 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2008 (consistent year after year)
  • 331 Inama “Du Lot”, Saove Clasico, Italy, 2005 (ripe & round with a long spicy finish)
  • 333 Pfeffingen, “Estate” Scheurebe Riesling, Germany, 2008 (think cold mangoes)
  • 334 Zilliken “Forstmeister Geltz”, Saarburger Rausch, Riesling, Auslese, Germany, 1992
  • 335 Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr, Spatlese, Germany, 2006 (He’s the Man!)
  • 336 Robert Weil, Kiedrich Grafenburg, Riesling, Spatlese, Germany, 2003(one of the best)
  • 337 Trimbach “Selection de Grains Nobles” Pinot Gris, Alsace, France, 2000(truly sublime!)

Pinot Noir/Burgundy (Our service staff loves Pinot Noir…it is wonderful with our cuisine)

  • 400 Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, 2008 (great balance, nicely textured bright fruit)
  • 401 Tandem “Van der Kamp”, Sonoma, 2006 (lush bright fruit with refined tannin & spice)
  • 402 Melville “Estate”, Santa Barbara, 2008 (some of the best fruit in Santa Barbara!)
  • 403 Tudor, Santa Lucia, 2005 (dried cherry & berry give way to a focused Asian spice)
  • 404 Mt. Difficulty, Central Otago, New Zealand, 2007 (intense berry & leather, long finish)
  • 405 Ici-La Bas, Anderson Valley, 2007 (another Jim Clendenan project …boy he’s good)
  • 407 Ancien “Mink Vineyard”, Napa, 2006 (expressive black fruit, spice & driving minerality)
  • 408 Hartford Court “Land’s Edge”, Sonoma, 2006 (ripe cherry gives way to a perfumed spice)
  • 409 Belle Glos “Taylor Lane”, Sonoma, 2007 (an incredible Caymus project, rich yet elegant)
  • 410 Domaine Carneros, Carneros, 2007 (a complex, full bodied wine with a light long finish)
  • 412 MacPhail, Sonoma, 2006 (pretty fruit with complex minerality & an elegant long finish)
  • 413 Bergstrom “Cumberland”, Willamette, Oregon, 2007 (ripe dark fruit with a mocha finish)
  • 414 Whetstone “Pleasant Hill” Russian River, 2007 (earthy with dried berries & supple finish)
  • 415 Au Bon Climat “Knox Alexander”, Santa Barbara, 2006 (soft, finessed & pure)
  • 416 Bouchard, Nuit St. Georges, France, 2005(modern style with concentrated fruit...91pts WS)
  • 417 Beaux Freres, Willamette Valley, 2007 (a beautiful Cuvee from one of the BEST!)
  • 418 Bonaccorsi “Julia’s”, Santa Maria, 2007 (dark rich fruit with a beautifully spiced finish)
  • 419 Ken Wright “Shea”, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon, 2008 (bright raspberry & floral notes)
  • 420 Ojai “Clos Pepe” Santa Barbara, 2006 (one of our favorites…big and gutsy!)
  • 421 Brewer Clifton “Lindsy’s”, Santa Barbara, 2006(lush raspberry with integrated tannins)
  • 422 Penner-Ash, Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (ripe red and black fruit, the ultimate Cuvee)
  • 423 W.H. Smith “Maritime”, Sonoma, 2006 (dark fruit, exotic spice, & seamless balance!)
  • 424 Domaine Serene “Evanstad”, Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (smooth, round expressive fruit)
  • 425 Bergstrom “Shea Vineyard”, Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (a winery with rave reviews!!!)
  • 426 Goldeneye, Mendocino, 2006 (firm & rich currants/berries…Duckhorn’s Pinot Noir project)
  • 427 Bonaccorsi “Sanford & Benedict”, Santa Rita Hills, 2004(pretty fruit with a great acidity)
  • 428 Penner-Ash “Shea Vineyard”, Willamette, 2006(awesome vineyard…awesome wine)
  • 429 Sea Smoke “Southing”, Santa Rita Hills, 2007 (elegant yet full bodied firm red fruit)
  • 430 Dujac Fils & Pere, Gevrey-Chambertin, France, 2005 (from one of the GREAT vintages!)
  • 431 Beaux Freres “Beaux Freres”, Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (as consistent as they get)
  • 432 Bergstrom “Bergstrom”, Dundee Hills, Oregon, 2004 (rich, ripe and distinctive…94 pts.)
  • 433 Seasmoke “Ten”, Santa Rita Hills, 2006 (BIG & extracted dark fruit with a velvet finish)
  • 434 Beaux Freres “Upper Terrace”, Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (elegant & refined…94pts WS)
  • 435 Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, France, 2003 (best of the best…96 pts WS)

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Syrah (Another Red Varietal that is currently HOT)

  • 446 Qupe “Central Coast”, Santa Barbara, 2007 (one of the original Rhone Rangers of SB)
  • 447 Justin, Paso Robles, 2007 (soft, ripe fruit with a lingering spicy finish)
  • 448 Novy Cellars, Napa, 2006 (a winery focusing primarily on Syrah…another big hit!)
  • 450 Landmark “Steel Plow” Sonoma, 2007 (floral, ripe plumy fruit & awesome lengthy finish)
  • 451 Stolpman “Estate”, Santa Ynez, 2006 (dark berries with a rich mocha tannin finish)
  • 452 Tyrus Evan “Seven Hills” Walla Walla Valley, Oregon, 2006 (power & refinement!)
  • 453 Mollydooker “The Boxer”, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2008(fast becoming a benchmark)
  • 454 L’ Ecole No. 41”Seven Hills”, Walla Walla, Washington, 2003 (big approach to syrah)
  • 455 Melville “Donna’s”, Santa Barbara, 2003 (great winemaking family from Santa Barbara)
  • 459 Bonaccorsi “Larner Vineyard”, Santa Ynez Valley, 2003 (rich, ripe & complex!!! 93 pts.)
  • 460 Saxum “Booker” Paso Robles, 2006(rich, focused, & full bodied…94pts~Wine Spectator)
  • 462 Linne Calodo “Nemesis”, Paso Robles, 2005 (another great GSM, this winery is on FIRE!)
  • 464 Sine Qua Non “Raven” Santa Barbara, 2006 (RIPE, full bodied, another benchmark wine!)
  • 464 Elderton “Command”, Borosa, Australia, 2000 (rich, powerful 97pt. monster Shiraz) 1.5L

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Meritage Blends

  • 480 Thorne Clark “Barossa Cuvee”, 2006 (an elegant, yet lush five grape Bordeaux style blend)
  • 481 Palmina “Alisos”, Santa Barbara, 2007(an incredibly food friendly Sangiovese/Merlot blend)
  • 482 Mollydooker “Two Left Feet” Australia, 2008 (juicy blend of Shiraz, Merlot, & Cab)
  • 483 Orin Swift “The Prisoner”, Napa Valley, 2008 (Zin based beauty with fruit and spice)
  • 484 Ramey, Claret, Napa Valley, 2006 (aromas of cherries & currents with a long silky finish)
  • 485 Selene “Chesler”, Napa, 2004 (Cab Franc, Merlot & Cabernet…92 pts, Wine Spectator)
  • 486 Justin “Justification”, Paso Robles, 2007 (Cab Franc/Merlot blend that is seductive & long)
  • 487 Saxum “Heart Stone”, Paso Robles, 2006(intense & powerful with chewy tannins, GSM)
  • 488 Spring Valley “Frederick”, Walla Walla, 2005(chewy, smoky cherries with a long finish)
  • 489 Miner “The Oracle”, Napa, 2005 (opulent, full bodied blend of Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc)
  • 490 Andrew Will “Champoux”, Horse Haven Hills, Washington, 2005(94 pt Bordeaux blend)
  • 491 Justin “Isosceles”, Paso Robles, 2005 (a great Bordeaux style blend from Paso Robles)
  • 492 Veraison “Synchrony”, Stage Coach, Napa, 2005 (soft yet supple, loads of dark berries)
  • 493 Linne Calodo “Sticks and Stones”, Paso Robles, 2006 (a lights out beautiful GSM)
  • 494 Domaine Vieux Telegraphe “La Crau” Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2006(a classic style)
  • 495 Mollydooker “Enchanted Path”, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2006 (a Shiraz & Cab beauty)
  • 496 Viader, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 2002 (Bordeaux from California)
  • 497 Mission Hill “Oculus”, Okanogan, 2006 (deep & concentrated with full lovely tannins
  • 498 Viader, Meritage, Howell Mountain-Napa Valley, 1998 (extraordinary, deep & rich, pts)
  • 499 Joseph Phelps “Insignia”, Napa Valley, 2004 (balanced, intense & concentrated…94 pts-)
  • 500 Sine Qua Non “Raven” Santa Barbara, 2006(full-bodied, seamlessly constructed-R.Parker)
  • 501 Justin “Isosceles”, Paso Robles, 1999(rich Cabernet blend with a long balanced finish)

Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 500 Hess Estate “Allomi Vineyard”, Napa, 2007 (an elegant approach to Napa Valley Cab)
  • 501 Beringer “Knights Valley”, Napa Valley, 2007 (so consistent…so good!)
  • 502 Justin, Paso Robles, 2007 (ripe fruit with a delicate and integrated tannin)
  • 505 Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley, 2006 (delicious, concentrated fruit & a long finish)
  • 506 Scherrer, Alexander Valley, 2005 (elegant and refined dark fruit with a long gentle finish)
  • 507 Mollydooker “Maitre D’, Australia, 2008 (get ready to do the “Mollydooker Shake!” )
  • 507 Vina Cobos “Bramare”, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina, 2007 (ripe fruit & spicy mocha finish)
  • 508 Provenance “Rutherford”, Napa Valley, 2006 (great Rutherford style & incredible value!)
  • 509 Laird “Mast Ranch”, Napa, 2005 (smooth texture, rich fruit & sleek tannins)
  • 510 Caymus, Napa Valley, 2007 (from one of the best in Napa Valley, always a good choice)
  • 511 Silver Oak “Alexander Valley”, Sonoma, 2005 (great depth and concentration)
  • 512 Forman, Napa Valley, 2005 (close your eyes…you’ll think you’re in Bordeaux)
  • 514 Shafer “One Point Five”, Stag’s Leap District-Napa Valley, 2006 (celebration of family)
  • 517 Caymus “Special Selection”, Napa Valley, 2007 (the standard & benchmark of Excellence)
  • 519 Beringer “Private Reserve”, Cabernet, Napa Valley, 1991 (rich, bright & lingering)
  • 520 Robert Mondavi “Reserve” Napa, 2004 (95 pts...#9 on Spectator’s Top 100 of 2007)
  • 521 Quilceda Creek, Washington, 2005 (“benchmark Washington Cab”…100 pts- R. Parker)
  • 522 Bond “St. Eden” Napa, 2003 (a second project from Bill Harlan…super rich & concentrated)
  • 523 Bond “Melbury” Napa, 2003 (soo good, which one do you choose…intense focused finish)
  • 524 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Napa, 2004 (intense fruit & persistent finish… 94 pts- Spectator)
  • 525 Harlan Estate, Napa, 2003 (superb texture, low acidity, gorgeous purity…95 pts-R. Parker)

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Bordeaux

  • 539 Chateau de Pez, Saint-Estephe, 2005(smoky with dried berries & crisp tannic finish)
  • 540 Chateau d’Armialhac, Pauillac, 2005(full & velvety with plenty of fruit…90 pts-Spectator)
  • 541 Chateau Lascombes, Margaux, France, 2003 (a chateau on the upswing…92 pts. R. Parker)
  • 542 Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol, 2005 (full bodied, refined & balanced…95pts-Wine Spectator)
  • 543 Chateau Hosanna, Pomerol, 2005 (tight & powerful velvet finish…96 pts-Wine Spectator)
  • 544 Chateau Cos Estournel, St Estephe, France, 2000 (best since 89’…96pt.)
  • 545 Chateau Cheval Blanc, St Emilion, France, 2000 (a classic in a classic yr.)

Merlot

  • 550 Vita Nova, Santa Barbara, 2005 (another incredible wine from Jim Clendenen at ABC)
  • 552 Montes Alpha “Apalta Vineyard” Chile, 2007 (ripe, juicy with a concentrated finish)
  • 553 Swanson, Napa, 2005 (vanilla & cherry with supple spicy tannin)
  • 554 Nickel & Nickel “Harris”, Napa, 2006 (bright red fruit with toasty vanilla)
  • 555 Shafer, SLD-Napa Valley, 2005 (elegant and concentrated, a great food wine)
  • 556 Twomey, Napa, 2005 (Silver Oak’s second label that drinks like a Bordeaux!)
  • 557 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2006 (Napa Valley Merlot that has stood the test of time)
  • 558 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley, 2004 (this Merlot needs no explanation…a beauty!!!)

Zinfandel

  • 570 Carol Shelton “Monga”, Cucamonga, 2006 (rich dark fruit and subtle spice and tannin)
  • 571 Four Vines “Maverick”, Amador, 2007 (perfect with Chef’s cuisine…also by the glass)
  • 572 Turley “Juvenile” California, 2008 (medium bodied with smooth, round tannins)
  • 573 Turley “Old Vines” 2008 (rich red, black, & blue berries with a jammy full bodied mouthfeel)
  • 574 Carol Shelton “Wild Thing”, 2005 (beautiful wine, very rich with a precise finish)
  • 575 Ravenswood “Big River” Alexander Valley, 2006 (lean & elegant cherry and subtle spice)
  • 576 Turley “Rattlesnake Ridge” Howell Mountain, 2008(incredible concentration & balance)
  • 577 Turley “Moore Earthquake”, Napa, 2006 (berries & smoky, spicy oak…91 pts-Spectator)
  • 578 Linne Calodo “Problem Child”, Paso Robles, 2006 (great blend of zin, syrah, & mouvedre)

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Other Worldly Reds

  • 600 Domaine de Fontsainte “Gris de Gris” Rose, France, 2007 (fruity, fresh berries & peach)
  • 601 Domaine de Pallus, “Les Pensees de Pallus”, France, 2006 (Cab Franc from Chinon)
  • 602 Domaine de Nizas, Coteaux du Languedoc, 2004(WS Top 100 GSM…incredible value!!!)
  • 603 Clos du Cailloux, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2006 (an original GSM…what a knockout!)
  • 604 Achaval Ferrer, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2008 (rich, dark, yet very racy…91pts WS)
  • 605 Querciabella Chianti Clasico, Italy, 2007 (one of Italy’s best Chianti producers)
  • 606 Vina Cobos “Bramare”, Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina, 2007 (a Paul Hobbs wine)
  • 607 Pio Cesare, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy, 2004(bright fruit & floral notes…93 pts~WS)
  • 608 Tenuta Caparzo “La Casa”, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, 1999(super clean…94 pts-WS)
  • 609 Altare “Brunate” Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2001 (full bodied berry & minerality…93pts)
  • 610 La Spinetta, “Campe” Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2001 (rich, decadent fruit & velvety tannin)
  • 611 Conterno “Cicala” Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2001 (full bodied with chewy tannin…94pts)
  • 612 Melis, Priorat, Spain, 2004 (a wine of impressive concentration…94 pts. Robert Parker)

Half Bottles Selections

We have a wonderful selection of Half Bottles for your dining enjoyment. These selections compliment & pair beautifully with Chef Ryan’s Pacific Island Cuisine. Half Bottles offer great menu pairings for your first & second courses. It also offers the option of ordering another half bottle of the same wine to finish off your entrée. Also consider if Mom wants a White wine and Dad prefers a Red wine…then here’s the answer. Enjoy!

1/2 Half Bottles of Champagne

  • 900 Louis Roederer “Premier” Brut, France NV (the embodiment of Louis Roederer style)
  • 901 Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label”, France, NV (always a classic choice!)
  • 902 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose, France, NV (a manager’s favorite!!! 90pts. by Wine Spectator)
  • 903 Krug “Grand Cuvee”, France, NV (firm, dense, & complex…93pts by Wine Spectator)

White Wine 1/2 Half Bottles

Chardonnay

  • 910 Landmark “Overlook”, Sonoma, 2007 (one of our favorites)
  • 911 Rombauer, Carneros, 2007 (one of the richest expressions of Chardonnay!)
  • 912 Patz & Hall “Dutton Ranch”, Russian River, 2007 (rich & full yet still elegant, a winner)
  • 913 Domaine Serene “Cote Sud”, Oregon, 2005 (round spicy pear, finessed & balanced)
  • 914 Jobard “En La Barre” Meursault, France, 2006

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Sauvignon Blanc

  • 915 Selene “Hyde Vineyard”, Carneros, 2007 (ripe peach & nectarine with a racy finish
  • 916 Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre, France, 2007 (a beautiful 100% French Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 917 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, 2007 (rich tropical notes with great acidity)

Other Interesting Whites

  • 917 Caymus “Conundrum”, California, 2007(a food pairing beauty from the Caymus group)
  • 918 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2007 (classic Italian styled Pinot Grigio)
  • 919 Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr, Auslese, Riesling, Germany, 2006 (a 90 pt beauty)
  • 920 Robert Weil, Kiedrich Grafenberg, Auslese, Riesling, Germany, 2003 (a stunning wine…96 pts)

Red Wine 1/2 Half Bottles

Pinot Noir

  • 921 Au Bon Climat “La Bauge Au-dessus”, Santa Maria, California, 2007 (precisely balanced)
  • 922 Ken Wright “Savoya”, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2007 (lush, velvety with a delicate finish!)
  • 923 Bergstrom “Cumberland Reserve”, Willamette Valley, 2007 (smooth & ripe…91pts)
  • 924 Fiddlehead “728” Santa Rita , 2005 (ripe dark fruit & spice with a finish of silky tannins)
  • 925 Martinelli “Bella Vigna”, Russian River, 2006 (light & elegant, but still rich, deep, and complex)
  • 926 Merry Edwards, Russian River, California, 2005 (deep & rich, with a velvety weight)
  • 927 Domaine Serene “Evenstad Reserve”, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2006 (a WS Top 100 pick!)

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Syrah

  • 930 Novy Cellars, Sonoma, 2006 (a winery focusing solely on Syrah…another big hit!)
  • 931 Black Bart, Napa, 2005 (currents & dark fruit with a subtly spiced finish)
  • 932 Domaine A. Clape, “Cornas”, France, 2006 (incredible producer…incredible wine!)

Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 935 Justin, Paso Robles, 2007 (soft and fruit forward with a nice tannic finish)
  • 936 Levendi “Symphonia”, Napa Valley, 2005 (“Levendi!” Celebrate Life!)
  • 937 Shafer, “1.5”, SLD-Napa Valley, 2006 (elegant & stylish...92pts-WS)
  • 938 Etude, Napa Valley, 2005 (powerful rich deep berries with mineral and sage on the finish)
  • 939 Mondavi “Reserve” Napa, 2004(rich fruit with smoky oak…#9 of Spectators Top 100 in 2007)

Meritage and Other Reds

  • 944 Ramey, Claret, Napa Valley, 2006 (aromas of cherries & currents with a long silky finish)
  • 945 Justin “Isosceles”, Meritage, Paso Robles, 2006 (stunning Bordeaux blend from Paso Robles)
  • 946 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe “La Crau” Chateauneuf du Pape, France, 2006 (excellent!!!)
  • 947 Rudd “Oakville Estate”, Napa, 2002 (terrific fruit & opulent texture 94 pts. R. Parker)
  • 948 Opus One, Napa Valley, 2003 (a beautiful marriage of power and seduction!)

Merlot

  • 955 Shafer, Stags Leap District-Napa Valley, 2005 (ripe, rich, & concentrated)
  • 956 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2006 (a Napa Valley Merlot that has stood the test of time)

Zinfandel

  • 965 Carol Shelton “Wild Thing, Cox Vineyard”, Mendocino, 2005 (elegant rich fruit & Asian spice)
  • 966 Ridge “Geyserville” Sonoma, 2004 (ripe, jammy, and precisely balanced)