Chardonnay

full

201

Sonoma-Cutrer "Russian River Ranches", Sonoma, 2005

42

202

Kim Crawford "UnOaked", Marlborough, New Zealand, 2005(rich start & great acidity)

45

203

Mission Hill Family Estate, Okanagan Valley, Canada, 2002 (Oh Canada, Oh Canada!)

48

204

Babcock "Rita's Earth", Santa Barbara, 2005 (also available by the glass)

50

205

Landmark "Overlook", Sonoma, 2005 (excellent acidity & medium body...90 pts R. Parker)

60

206

Keller Estate "La Cruz", Sonoma, 2005 (rich & creamy with subtle oak)

62

207

Beringer "Private Reserve", Napa Valley, 2005 (rich, full, delicate and complex...92pts)

72

208

Levendi Estates "Red Hen" Napa Valley, 2005 (super ripe & exotic...92 pts)

75

209

Melville "Inox", Santa Rita Hills, 2006 (a racy chard that is perfect with Chef's cuisine)

75

210

Domaine Serene "Cote Sud", Oregon, 2004 (a burgundian beauty from Oregon)

80

211

Ramey, Russian River, 2005 (crisp and racy with lovely orchard fruit 91 pts)

82

212

Mer Soleil, Monterey, 2005 (another great selection from the Caymus group!!)

85

213

Diatom "Huber Vineyard", Santa Barbara, 2006 (intense and vibrant, yet very smooth)

88

214

Au Bon Climat "Nuit Blanche", Santa Barbara, 2003 (white burgundy from California)

90

215

Ferrari-Carano "Carneros Reserve", Sonoma, 2004 (a perennial favorite)

90

216

Staglin Estate, Napa Valley, 2000 (graceful, aged, & harmonious...92 pts.)

98

217

Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, 2005 (full bodied with a finessed minerality)

100

218

Patz & Hall "Durell Vineyard", Sonoma, 2005 (rich oak and a creamy mouth feel)

110

219

Shafer "Red Shoulder Ranch" Carneros-Napa Valley, 2005 (our Managements favorite)

115

220

Brewer -Clifton "Seasmoke" Sta. Rita Hills, 2006 (expressive, full bodied & great balance)

115

221

Littorai 'Charles Heintz Vineyard", Sonoma Coast, 2004 (the winemaker's favorite!)

125

222

Paul Hobbs, Richard Dinner Vineyard, Sonoma, 2004 (defines elegance in Chardonnay)

145

223

Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley, 2004 (deliciously rich and creamy, 93 pts.)

175

224

Littorai 'Charles Heintz Vineyard", Sonoma Coast, 1999 (rich, opulent & great acidity)

180

White Burgundy

full

230

Simonnet-Febvre, "Vaillons", Chablis, Premier Cru, 2005

55

231

Chateau Fuisse, Pouilly-Fuisse, France, 2002

65

232

Vincent Girardin, Chassagne-Montrachet, France, 2005

135

233

Domaine Jobard "Blagny" Meursault, France, 2002

160

234

Etienne Sauzet "Les Folatieres" Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru, 2005

205

235

Bouchard Pere & Fils, Chevalier-Montrachet, Grand Cru, 2002

295

Sauvignon Blanc

full

300

Emmolo, Napa Valley, 2005 (a light & crisp style from a legendary winemaking family!)

34

301

Cliff Lede, Napa Valley, 2006 (a Sauvignon Blanc that is turning heads in Napa Valley)

46

302

Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre, France, 2006 (a beautiful 100% French Sauvignon Blanc)

48

303

Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2007 (receiving incredible reviews!!!)

48

304

Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2007 (crisp & lively, a consistent winner)

59

305

Selene "Hyde Vineyard", Napa Valley, 2005 (Mia Kline at her best!)

60

306

David Arthur "Estate", Napa Valley, 2005 (clean & crisp with great intensity)

60

307

Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, 2006 (ripe tropical fruits followed by incredible acidity)

70

308

Fiddlehead Cellars "Gooseberry", Santa Ynez, 2005 (France's style meets New Zealand's)

75

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

full

311

J Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley, 2006 (pear & apples with a zingy citric finish)

48

312

Chateau Ste. Michelle "Eroica" Riesling, Washington, 2004 (great with Chef's cuisine!)

50

313

Qupe "Bien Nacido Cuvee", Santa Barbara, 2005 (a perfect blend of Chardonnay/Viognier)

54

314

Conundrum, Monterey, 2005 (a food pairing beauty from the Caymus group)

58

315

Cold Heaven "Le Bon Climat", Viognier, Santa Barbara, 2005 (intense & complex)

60

316

Sine Qua Non "Sublime Isolation", Ventura, 2003 (Chard/Viognier/Rousanne...Awesome)

125

European White Varietals (Great Old World food friendly selections)

full

326

Kuentz Bas, Alsace, France, 2004 (blend of Riesling & Gewurtztraminer, off-dry & perfect!)

32

327

Heger, Pinot Gris, Germany, 2004 (so versatile...perfect for Chef's cuisine!)

36

328

Marc Bredif, Vouvray, Loire, France, 2005 (a marriage of tropical notes & minerality)

38

329

Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Reisling, Alsace, France, 2005 (harmonious, long, & classy!)

48

330

Pfeffigen, "Estate" Scheurebe Riesling, Germany, 2006 (think cold mangoes)

48

331

Gini "LaFrosca" Soave Classico, Italy, 2005 (crisp & light, a benchmark Soave!)

52

332

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2006 (consistant year after year)

54

333

Fritz Haag, Brauneberger, Juffer-Sonnenuhr, Spatlese, Germany, 2004 (He's the Man!)

88

334

Zilliken "Forstmeister Geltz", Saarburger Rausch, Riesling, Spatlese, Germany, 1992

90

335

Robert Weil, Kiedrich Grafenburg, Riesling, Spatlese, Germany, 2003(one of the best)

110

336

Trimbach "Selection de Grains Nobles" Pinot Gris, Alsace, France, 2000(truly sublime!)

265

European White Varietals (Great Old World food friendly selections)

full

400

Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, 2006 (great balance, nicely textured bright fruit)

50

401

Costa de Oro, Santa Barbara, 2006 (beautiful bright fruit balanced by a long clean finish)

54

402

Ici-La Bas, Anderson Valley, 2003 (another Jim Clendenan project ...boy he's good)

56

403

Melville "Estate", Santa Barbara, 2006 (some of the best fruit in Santa Barbara!)

65

404

Scherrer, Sonoma, 2004 (seductive & elegant with loads of complexity)

65

405

Mt. Difficulty, Central Otago, New Zealand, 2006 (light & silky with a lengthy finish)

68

406

Siduri, Russian Rivers, 2006 (another home run from these Pinot specialists)

75

407

Tudor, Santa Lucia, 2005 (big & intensely fruity with cherries and cola and a silky elegance!)

75

408

Drew "Cargasacchi Jalama", Santa Barbara 2006 (mouth watering bright red fruit)

78

409

Landmark "Grand Detour", Sonoma, 2006 (subtle fruit with an elegant finish)

80

410

Bouchard, Gevrey-Chambertin, France, 2004 (one of the great wines from this '04 vintage)

86

411

Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast, 2006 (intense & concentrated with great length...beautiful!)

90

412

Domaine Serene "Yamhill Cuvee", Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (style & elegance)

90

413

MacPhail, Sonoma, 2006 (pretty fruit with complex minerality & an elegant long finish)

95

414

Au Bon Climat "Knox Alexander", Santa Barbara, 2005 (subtle, finessed & pure)

96

415

Kennth-Crawford "Babcock Vineyard", Santa Barbara, 2004 (up & coming superstars!!!)

98

416

Loring Wine Company "Garys' Vineyard", Santa Lucia, 2005 (lush and fruit forward)

100

417

Belle Glos "Clark & Telephone", Santa Maria, 2006 (Caymus' Pinot label, awesome wine)

110

418

Ken Wright "Savoya", Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (dense, dark, lush & aromatic!)

110

419

MacPhail "Ferrington", Sonoma, 2005 (hard to find, but worth the effort!)

115

420

Ojai "Fe Ciega" Santa Barbara, 2004 (beautiful, lush, & fully extracted)

115

421

Penner-Ash, Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (ripe red and black fruit, the ultimate Cuvee)

120

422

Fiddlehead "Lollapalooza", Santa Rita Hills, 2004 (lush chocolate covered cherries!)

130

423

Bergstrom "Shea Vineyard", Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (a winery with rave reviews!!!)

135

424

Bonaccorsi "Sanford & Benedict", Santa Rita Hills, 2004 (pretty fruit with a great acidity)

140

425

Penner-Ash, "Shea Vineyard",Willamette, Oregon, 2004 (an incredible Oregon vintage!)

145

426

Beaux Freres "Beaux Freres", Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (as consistent as they get)

175

427

Bergstrom "Bergstrom", Dundee Hills, Oregon, 2004 (rich, ripe and distinctive...94 pts.)

185

428

Beaux Freres "Upper Terrace", Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (a dense, rich burgundian style)

215

429

Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, France, 2002 (best of the best...94 pts.)

295

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

full

400

Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, 2006 (great balance, nicely textured bright fruit)

50

401

Costa de Oro, Santa Barbara, 2006 (beautiful bright fruit balanced by a long clean finish)

54

402

Ici-La Bas, Anderson Valley, 2003 (another Jim Clendenan project ...boy he's good)

56

403

Melville "Estate", Santa Barbara, 2006 (some of the best fruit in Santa Barbara!)

65

404

Scherrer, Sonoma, 2004 (seductive & elegant with loads of complexity)

65

405

Mt. Difficulty, Central Otago, New Zealand, 2006 (light & silky with a lengthy finish)

68

406

Siduri, Russian Rivers, 2006 (another home run from these Pinot specialists)

75

407

Tudor, Santa Lucia, 2005 (big & intensely fruity with cherries and cola and a silky elegance!)

75

408

Drew "Cargasacchi Jalama", Santa Barbara 2006 (mouth watering bright red fruit)

78

409

Landmark "Grand Detour", Sonoma, 2006 (subtle fruit with an elegant finish)

80

410

Bouchard, Gevrey-Chambertin, France, 2004 (one of the great wines from this '04 vintage)

86

411

Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast, 2006 (intense & concentrated with great length...beautiful!)

90

412

Domaine Serene "Yamhill Cuvee", Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (style & elegance)

90

413

MacPhail, Sonoma, 2006 (pretty fruit with complex minerality & an elegant long finish)

95

414

Au Bon Climat "Knox Alexander", Santa Barbara, 2005 (subtle, finessed & pure)

96

415

Kennth-Crawford "Babcock Vineyard", Santa Barbara, 2004 (up & coming superstars!!!)

98

416

Loring Wine Company "Garys' Vineyard", Santa Lucia, 2005 (lush and fruit forward)

100

417

Belle Glos "Clark & Telephone", Santa Maria, 2006 (Caymus' Pinot label, awesome wine)

110

418

Ken Wright "Savoya", Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (dense, dark, lush & aromatic!)

110

419

MacPhail "Ferrington", Sonoma, 2005 (hard to find, but worth the effort!)

115

420

Ojai "Fe Ciega" Santa Barbara, 2004 (beautiful, lush, & fully extracted)

115

421

Penner-Ash, Willamette, Oregon, 2006 (ripe red and black fruit, the ultimate Cuvee)

120

422

Fiddlehead "Lollapalooza", Santa Rita Hills, 2004 (lush chocolate covered cherries!)

130

423

Bergstrom "Shea Vineyard", Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (a winery with rave reviews!!!)

135

424

Bonaccorsi "Sanford & Benedict", Santa Rita Hills, 2004 (pretty fruit with a great acidity)

140

425

Penner-Ash, "Shea Vineyard",Willamette, Oregon, 2004 (an incredible Oregon vintage!)

145

426

Beaux Freres "Beaux Freres", Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (as consistent as they get)

175

427

Bergstrom "Bergstrom", Dundee Hills, Oregon, 2004 (rich, ripe and distinctive...94 pts.)

185

428

Beaux Freres "Upper Terrace", Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (a dense, rich burgundian style)

215

429

Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, France, 2002 (best of the best...94 pts.)

295

Syrah (Another Red Varietal that is currently HOT)

full

446

The Wishing Tree, Australia, 2005 (by the glass....a great wine at a great price)

32

447

Black Chook, Australia, 2006 (blended with viognier, giving it a great aromatic nose!)

44

448

Carlei "Sergio's Blend", Central Victoria, 2003 (an elegant approach with sweet dark fruit)

48

449

Novy Cellars, Sonoma, 2005 (a winery focusing solely on Syrah...another big hit!)

50

450

Montes "Alpha", Apalta Vinyard, Chile, 2006 (black cherry, vanilla, and subtle spice)

50

451

Qupe "Central Coast", Santa Barbara, 2005 (one of the original Rhone Rangers)

52

452

Landmark "Steel Plow" Sonoma, 2005 (floral, ripe plumy fruit & awesome lengthy finish)

60

453

Melville "Estate", Santa Barbara, 2003 (great winemaking family from Santa Barbara)

68

454

Tyrus Evan "Seven Hills" Walla Walla Valley, Oregon, 2005 (power & refinement!)

68

455

Marquis Philips #9, McClaren Vale-Padthaway, Australia, 2004 (bright & generous)

70

456

Drew "Larner", Santa Ynez, 2004 (dark berry & chocolate with long powdery tannins)

75

457

L' Ecole No. 41"Seven Hills", Walla Walla, Washington, 2003 (big approach to syrah)

75

458

Kenneth-Crawford "Evans Ranch", Santa Rita Hills, 2004 (keep an eye on this winery)

80

459

Clos Mimi "Bunny Slope Vineyard", Paso Robles, 2001 (floral and juicy)

95

460

Bonaccorsi "Larner Vineyard", Santa Ynez Valley, 2003 (deep & penetrating 93 pts.)

115

461

Auguste Clape, Cornas, France, 2002 (the man in the Rhone)

125

462

Elderton "Command", Barossa, Australia, 2000 (Big, Powerful & Rich...97 pt. Monster)

135

463

Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley, France, 2001 (excellence!!!)

140

464

Linne Calodo "Nemesis", Paso Robles, 2005 (another great GSM, this winery is on FIRE!)

160

465

Dumol "Eddie's Patch", Russian River, Sonoma, 2003 (pure, rich, intense & concentrated)

175

Meritage Blends

full

480

Ferrari-Carano “Siena”, Sonoma, 2005 (a great Tuscan Style Blend…by the glass)

45

481

Cliff Lede “Claret” Napa Valley, 2005 (the last vintage of this elegant Bordeaux blend)

65

482

Orin Swift “The Prisoner”, Napa Valley, 2006 (this is a blockbuster Zin based beauty!)

78

483

Luna “Canto”, Napa Valley, 2002 (Sangiovese, Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab, Petite Sirah)

80

484

Page “Proprietary Red”, Napa, 2003 (Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab make this incredibly soft wine

105

485

David Arthur “Mertagio”, Napa, 2004 (Cab/Sangiovese…great wine from a great vineyard)

115

486

Spring Valley Vineyard, “Frederick”, Walla Walla, 2004 (lovely Washington Bordeaux)

125

487

Miner “The Oracle”, Napa, 2002 (a delicate, structured blend of Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc)

125

488

Justin “Isosceles”, Meritage, Paso Robles, 2004 (a great Bordeaux blend from Paso Robles)

145

489

Veraison “Synchrony”, Stage Coach, Napa, 2004 (soft yet supple, loads of dark berries)

150

490

Mollydooker “Enchanted Path”, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2006 (a Shiraz & Cab beauty)

170

491

Viader, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 2002 (Bordeaux from California)

190

492

Dominus, Red Table Wine, Napa Valley, 2002 (a Consistent Winner)

198

493

Joseph Phelps “Insignia”, Meritage, Napa Valley, 2002 (#1 of Top 100 for 2005)

275

Cabernet Sauvignon

full

500

Catena, Mendoza, Argentina, 2003 (bright currant fruit with great acidity)

48

501

Hess Estate “Allomi Vineyard”, Napa, 2004 (an elegant approach to Napa Valley Cab)

50

502

Beringer “Knights Valley”, Napa Valley, 2005 (so consistent…so good!)

56

503

Clos Du Val, Napa Valley, 2004 (consistently a great producer!)

58

504

Justin, Paso Robles, 2005 (solid Red wine producer from the Paso Robles region)

58

505

Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley, 2005 (delicious, concentrated fruit & a long finish)

60

506

Elizabeth Spencer, Yountville, 2005 (classic Napa valley styling, great acid and tannins)

68

507

Provenance “Rutherford”, Napa Valley, 2005 (great Rutherford style & incredible value!)

80

508

Silver Oak “Alexander Valley”, Sonoma, 2003 (great depth and concentration)

125

509

Forman, Napa Valley, 2004 (close your eyes…you’ll think you’re in Bordeaux)

125

510

Caymus, Napa Valley, 2005 (from one of the best in Napa Valley)

140

511

Concha y Toro, “Don Melchor”, Chile, 2003 (#4 of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines!)

150

512

Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley, 2004 (dark cherry with silky mocha & incredible tannins)

160

513

Shafer “One Point Five”, Stags Leap District-Napa Valley, 2004 (a celebration of family)

160

514

Casa Lapostolle “Clos Apalta”, Chile, 2003 (#44 of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines!)

175

515

Far Niente “Estate”, Napa Valley, 2003 (a complete Cabernet… 94pts-Wine Enthusiast)

200

516

Caymus “Special Selection”, Napa Valley, 2004 (the standard & benchmark of Excellence)

240

517

Quilceda Creek, Washington, 2003 (#2 of Wine Spectator’s Top 100…incredible wine!!!)

245

518

Robert Foley, “Claret”, Napa Valley, 2004 (sensational concentration…95pts. R. Parker)

250

519

Shafer “Hillside Select”, Napa Valley, 2003 (this needs no explanation)

375

520

Bond “St. Eden” Napa, 2003 (a second “cult” project from Bill Harlan…full bodied & silky)

395

521

Harlan Estate, Napa, 2003 (superb texture, low acidity, gorgeous purity…95 pts-R. Parker)

795

Bordeaux

full

540

Chateau d’ Armailhac, Pauillac, France, 2004

78

541

Chateau Lascombes, Margaux, France, 2003 (a chateau on the upswing…92 pts. R. Parker)

140

542

Chateau Cos Estournel, St Estephe, France, 2000 (best since 89’…96pt.)

350

543

Chateau Cheval Blanc, St Emilion, France, 2000 (a classic in a classic yr.)

750

Older Vintage Beauties

full

531

Spring Mountain Cabernet “Reserve”, Napa Valley, 1997 (big distinctive Cab…95pts)

185

532

Beringer “Private Reserve”, Cabernet, Napa Valley, 1991 (94 pts. by Wine Spectator)

225

533

Viader, Meritage, Howell Mountain-Napa Valley, 1998 (extraordinary, deep & rich, pts)

250

534

Beringer “Private Reserve”, Cabernet, Napa Valley, 1990 (98 pts…a real Beauty!!!)

275

535

Opus One, Napa Valley, 1985 (full throttle Big Napa Red, very seductive….95pts.) 1.5 litre

875

Merlot

full

551

Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley, 2004 (a great Merlot…also available by the glass)

46

552

Matanzas Creek, Bennett Valley, Sonoma, 2004

56

553

Provenance, Oak Knoll/Carneros-Napa Valley, 2004

68

554

Selene “Frediani”, Napa Valley, 2005 (a powerful, yet refined expression of Merlot)

85

555

Shafer, SLD-Napa Valley, 2004 (elegant and concentrated, a great food wine)

110

556

Duckhorn “Napa”, Napa Valley, 2005 (Napa Valley Merlot that has stood the test of time)

125

557

Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley, 2003 (this Merlot needs no explanation…a beauty!!!)

175

Zinfandel

full

570

Joel Gott, California, 2005

40

571

Four Vines “Maverick”, Paso Robles, 2005 (chewy and spicy with a hint of oak)

48

572

Carol Shelton “Monga”, 2004 (beautiful wine, very rich with a precise finish)

50

573

Edmeades “Chase Vineyard”, Mendocino, 2005 (bold and big with loads of sweet cherries)

60

574

Storybook “Mayacamus Range”, Napa, 2005 (aromatic, supple, and sensuous)

65

575

Carlisle “Bacchi Ranch”, Russian River, 2005 (serious Zin that is really hitting its stride!)

75

576

Frank Family, Napa, 2005 (refined style with dark berries & a long finish with Asian spice)

78

577

Turley “Pesenti”, Paso Robles, 2005 (what a treat…Turley at it’s best!)

85

578

Linne Calodo “Problem Child”, Paso Robles, 2005 (great blend of zin, syrah, & mouvedre)

115

Other Worldly Reds

full

601

Clos du Cailloux, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2004 (a great reflection of terrior & region)

45

602

Felsina, Chianti Classico, “Berardenga”, Siena, Italy, 2003

46

603

Norton Malbec Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina, 2005 (creamy, lush & a showy finish, 91pts)

46

604

Antinori, Chianti Classico, Tenute Marchese Antinori Riserva, Italy, 2000

70

605

Bodega Numanthia “Termes”, Spain, 2005 (dense Tempranillo with a lifting acid finish)

75

606

Vietti “Castiglione” Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2003 (great aromatic blend from five vineyards)

90

607

Querciabella “Carmartina”, Tuscany, Italy, 2001

110

608

Pira Boschis, “Cannubi”, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2000 (96pt beauty from Chiara Boschis)

155

609

Antinori “Tignanello”, Tuscany, Italy, 2004 (possibly one of the best since 2001)

160

610

Tenuta Caparzo “La Casa”, Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino, Italy, 1999

185

611

La Spinetta, “Campe” Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2000 (WOW…98pt. Bomb)

195

612

Melis, Priorat, Spain, 2004 (a wine of impressive concentration…94 pts. Robert Parker)

210

1/2 Half Bottles of Champagne

half

900

Louis Roederer “Premier” Brut, France NV (the embodiment of Louis Roederer style)

48

901

Veuve Cliquot “Yellow Label”, France, NV (always a classic choice!)

50

902

Krug “Grand Cuvee”, France, NV (firm, dense, & complex…93pts by Wine Spectator)

120

White Wine 1/2 Half Bottles

half

910

Landmark “Overlook” Chardonnay, Sonoma, 2006 (one of our favorites)

35

911

Ramey, Chardonnay, Russian River, California, 2006 (a stellar wine from this great producer!)

45

912

Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre, France, 2006 (a beautiful 100% French Sauvignon Blanc)

26

913

Grgich Hills, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2006 (rich tropical notes with great acidity)

45

914

Conundrum, White Table Wine, California, 2006 (a food pairing beauty)

35

915

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2005 (classic Italian styled Pinot Grigio)

27

916

Robert Weil, Kiedrich Grafenberg, Auslese, Riesling, Germany, 2003 (a stunning wine…96 pts)

115

Red Wine 1/2 Half Bottles

half

920

Au Bon Climat “La Bauge Au-dessus” Pinot Noir, Santa Maria, California, 2003

36

921

Siduri Pinot Noir, Russian River, California, 2006 (another hit from these Pinot specialists!)

38

922

Ken Wright “Savoya” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2006 (truly a gorgeous wine!)

56

923

Domaine Serene “Evenstad Reserve” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2003

58

924

Patz & Hall, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California, 2005 (elegant, with a spicy edge)

58

925

Merry Edwards, Pinot Noir, Russian River, California, 2005 (deep & rich, with a velvety weight)

65

926

Justin, Syrah, Paso Robles, 2004 (solid Red wine producer from the Paso Robles region)

38

927

Black Bart, Syrah, Napa, 2005 (currents & dark fruit with a subtly spiced finish)

55

928

Justin, Cabernet, Paso Robles, 2004 (another quality wine from Paso!)

30

929

Levendi “Symphonia”, Cabernet, Napa Valley, 2003 (“Levendi!” Celebrate Life!)

56

930

Shafer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District-Napa Valley, 2003 (intense & concentrated)

60

931

Etude Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2001 (dense & complex, getting better with age…93pts)

80

932

Justin “Isosceles”, Meritage, Paso Robles, 2004 (stunning Bordeaux blend from Paso Robles)

68

933

Rudd “Oakville Estate”, Napa, 2004 (terrific fruit & opulent texture 94 pts. R. Parker)

135

934

Joseph Phelps “Insignia”, Meritage, Napa Valley, 2002 (#1 of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 for 2005)

145

935

Opus One, Napa Valley, 2003 (a beautiful marriage of power and seduction!)

180

936

Shafer, Merlot, Stags Leap District-Napa Valley, 2005 (ripe, rich, & concentrated)

62

937

Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley, 2003 (a Napa Valley Merlot that has stood the test of time)

65

938

Carol Shelton “Wild Thing”, Zinfandel, Mendicino, 2003 (smooth, rich, & plush…90 pts)

35

Archery Summit “Premiere Cuvee” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2001

50

Staglin Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2000

42

514

Plumpjack “Estate”, Napa Valley, 2003 (as consistent as it gets…always great! )

145

207

Truchard, Napa Valley, 2005 (polished, sleek, & concentrated 92 pts.-Wine Spectator)

75

Bond “Melbury”, Napa Valley, 2000 (which one do you pick???...94 pts.)

295

333

Bert Simon, Serrig Wurtzberg, Riesling, Auslese, Germany, 1990(great vintage, great wine!)

60

Plumpjack “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2003

72

456

Veraison “Synchrony”, Napa Valley, 2001 (Mountain Grown Beauty…Cab/Cab Franc)

125

600

Domaine D’Aupilhac, Montpeyroux, France, 2001 (concentration & balance…great price)

45

Ken Wright “Savoya Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2005

50

217

Kistler “Sonoma Coast”, Sonoma, 2004

100

444

Pax “Cuvee Christine”, Sonoma, 2003 (a full throttle, in your face Syrah)

130

216

Martinelli “Martinelli Road”, Sonoma, 2003 (Winemaker guru Helen Turley at her best!!!)

90

Franciscan “Magnificat” Meritage, Napa Valley, 2002(Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc/Malbec)

65

335

Carlei “Tre Bianchi”, Australia, 2003(a Sav Blanc, Semillon, Chard blend)

50

430

Drew “Six-Sense”, Santa Barbara, 2003(soft, gentle, and beautiful)

50

453

Two Hands “The Bull and the Bear”, Australia, 2004 (a Shiraz/Cabernet blend…91 pts.)

100

Truchard, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2004(polished, sleek, & concentrated 92 pts.-Wine Spectator)

40

Ridge “Geyserville”, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, 2003

65

Black Sears, Howell Mountain-Napa Valley, 2004(big,extracted, but polished)

72

577

Seghesio “Home Ranch”, Alexander Valley, 2004(savory raspberry, cherry & mineral -92 pts.)

75

513

Hollywood & Vine 2480, Napa Valley, 2002 (sex appeal, power & intensity)

155

Whitcraft “Morning Dew”, Anderson Valley, 2004 (suave & sexy with grace)

105

213

Brewer-Clifton “Rancho Santa Rosa”, Santa Barbara, 2004(seamless elegance…beautiful!)

85

415

Bonoccorsi “Fiddlestix”, Santa Rita, 2003 (bright berries turn elegant and finessed)

110

573

Turley “Old Vines”, California, 2005(a cult wine that needs no explanation)

60

Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose, France, NV (90 pts. lovely balance with a range of flavors)

65

431

Babcock “Black Label”, Santa Barbara, 2002 (a Manager’s selection)

58

404

Whitcraft “Aubain”, Santa Barbara, 2005(rich & intensely concentrated)

70

Argiolas “Costamolino”, Vermentino, Italy, 2006(long & luscious, a delicious wine)

38

330

Monchoff “Estate” Riesling, Germany, 2006 (a Manager’s selection)

40

431

Truchard “Estate”, Carneros, 2003(supple and harmonious on the palate…91pts)

58

409

Sea Smoke “Botella”, Santa Rita Hills, 2005(lively & expressive fruit with a long crisp finis)

98

440

Linne Calodo “Sticks and Stones”, Paso Robles, 2004(a phenomenal GSM from Paso!)

98

Turley “Juvenile”, California, 2005(a lighter style approach from a blockbuster winery)

50

554

Larkmead, Napa Valley, 2002 (Big, Powerful style & character in this Merlot)

80

325

CF “Euro-Asian” Riesling, Germany, 2005 (available by the glass)

32

310

Luna Pinot Grigio, Napa Valley, 2006 (available by the glass)

38

317

Sine Qua Non “The Rejuvenators”, Ventura, 2004(Rousanne/Viognier/Chard…another hit)

170

Chateau du Trignon, Cotes-du-Rhone, France, 2003 (fresh, fruity & flavorful, a classic Syrah)

21

431

Stolpman “Estate”, Santa Ynez Valley, 2004(smooth, rich & concentrated!)

52

220

Far Niente, Napa Valley, 2005 (one of Napa Valley’s favorites)

115

407

Drew, “Ashley’s”, Santa Rita Hills, 2005(a complex & elegant approach to Pinot)

80

414

Beaux Freres “Willamette Cuvee”, Willamette, Oregon, 2005 (one of Oregon’s finest!!!)

110

458

Saxum “Broken Stones”, Paso Robles, 2005(an incredible Rhone blend….soo good!)

105

481

Robert Foley, Charbono, Napa Valley, 2005(Charbono, Cab, Merlot…another Foley star)

78

486

Justin “Isosceles”, Meritage, Paso Robles, 2004(stunning Bordeaux blend from Paso Robles

130

Ridge “Lytton Springs”, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, 2004

35

106

Champagne Salon, France, 1990 (97 pts. for this “brilliantly delicious” Blanc de Blanc)

215

505

Mollydooker “The Maitre D’”, 2006 (another WOW wine from this cult winery)

60

421

Sea Smoke “Southing”, Santa Rita Hills, 2005 (wowing the critics year after year!)

120

426

Sea Smoke “Ten”, Santa Rita Hills, 2005 (deep extraction & intensity, with great balance)

165

205

Byron, Santa Maria, 2003 (round and full with a great long finish)

54

427

Sine Qua Non “Covert Fingers”, Ventura, 2004 (another “cult” hit from SQN!)

195

530

Chateau St Jean,“Cinq Cepages”, Sonoma, 1997 (California’s answer to St Emilion 96pts.)

175

605

Poinsot, Bandol Rouge, “Cuvee Mourvegue”, Bandol, France, 2001

72

Selene “Hyde” Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2005 (one of the Best from Napa Valley!)

30

Billecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve, France, NV (91 pts. by Wine Spectator…truly exceptional)

45

222

Ramey, Ritchie Vineyard, Sonoma, 2004 (enticing, sleek, and elegant)

135

913

Crocker & Starr, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2005 (another hit from this consistent winery)

35