Table of Contents
Wines by the Glass 2
Half Bottle Selections 3
Champagne & Sparkling Wines 4
White Wine Selections 4-8
Chardonnay 4
Southern Hemisphere Chardonnay 6
White Burgundy 6
Rosé 6
Sauvignon Blanc 6
Loire Valley Whites 6
Grüner Veltliner 7
Riesling 7
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio 8
Marsanne/Roussanne/Viognier 8
Gewürztraminer 8
Greece 8
Native Italian White Varieties 8
Native Spanish White Varieties 8
Red Wine Selections 9-21
Cabernet Sauvignon 9-10-11-12
Bordeaux Blends and Meritage 13
Bordeaux Right Bank 14
Bordeaux Left Bank 14
Merlot 15
Pinot Noir 15-16
Red Burgundy 17
Syrah 17-18
Australian Shiraz 18
California Rhône Blends 18
Greece 18
Northern Rhône Reds 19
Southern Rhône Reds 19
Petit Syrah 19
Zinfandel 19-20
Native Italian Red Varieties 20
Piedmont 20
Tuscany 21
Super Tuscan Blends 21
Sicily 21
Native Spanish Red Varieties 21-22
Portugal & Native South American Red Varieties 22
Large Format Bottles 22-23-24
Dessert Wines 24
Vintage Port 24
Scotch 25-26
Blends- American Whiskey 26-27
Cognacs, Armagnac, Calvados, 27
Grappas 27
Vintages and Availability are Subject to Change Without Notice.
Red Wines by the Glass Glass Bottle
Barbera, Prunotto Barbera d’Asti “Fiulot” Piedmont, Italy 2011 12 44
Blackberry and black cherry flavors that run deep. This medium -bodied Barbera has bright plum and red cherries in the nose. The mouth feel is bright as well and there’s a hint of oak but it’s nicely balanced with good acidity. An excellent pairing with charcuterie and cheese.
Bordeaux, Chateau Du Pin 2009 12 44
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Raspberry aromas are combined with Earth tones and figs in the glass. The soft tannins and velvety texture are combined with the unmistakable flavor of a traditional Bordeaux blend that shows red fruits mixed with spicy herbaceousness.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy, Sonoma County 2011 16 55
This wine displays lovely red and blue fruit aromas, supported by well-integrated accents of oak from barrel aging. On the palate, it is rich and concentrated with abundant dark berry flavors as well as savory black olive, earth and spice notes. Solid tannins offer an excellent foundation for the fruit, and will help this wine to age gracefully.
Gamay, Chateau Gaillard Clos De Mez “Morgon” Beaujolais, France2008 13 48
Very dark purple. Very tight nose of medium intensity with crushed blueberries and tar notes. In the mouth the tannins are dominant. This is massively structured for a Beaujolais Cru.
Malbec, Ernesto Catena, “Tahuan” Mendoza, Argentina 2010 13 48
The nose displays classic Malbec aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice, violets and minerals.On the palate, expect luscious black currant and blackberry fruit with background notes of chocolate, leather and dark coffee.
Merlot, Raymond, “Reserve” Napa Valley, California 2009 14 52
Fragrant aromas of cherry, cassis and mocha immediately please the nose and intermingle effortlessly with raspberry and cranberry notes. Bold flavors of boysenberry, black pepper and rich chocolate fill out the palate and are complimented by silky tannins a long finish.
Pinot Noir, Cambria “Julias Vineyard” Santa Maria Valley 2012 15 56
Deep, dark purple with underlying earthy character that compliments its solid tannin structure. Red fruit and dark berry aromas and flavors carry through to a long fruity finish.Pairs well with mushrooms & eggs, roasted tomatoes, truffles, filet mignon, and seared ahi tuna.
White Wines by the Glass Glass Bottle
Chardonnay, Cuvaison, Napa Valley Carneros 2010 13 48
Bright, light staw color with crisp, golden highlights, this wine displays lime zest, nutmeg and quince on the nose with hints of lemon, clove and vanilla. It is lush and silky on the palate, with bright flavors of nectarine, acacia and tangerine fruit. The coolest vintage in 20 years brings out the minerality and tang in this vibrant, crisp Chardonnay. Nutty, spicy notes and rich stone fruit dominate this stylish wine.
Riesling, Spreitzer “101”, Rheingau, Germany 2012 13 48
It's one-third each from Lenchen, Doosberg and the slatey Hallgartener Hendelberg; the base wine is Spätlese quality. Fruity, with well-defined flavors of ripe apple and grapefruit joined by hints of lushness. No perceived sweetness. Honey cream and glazed citrus notes linger on the finish. Mirabelle and apple skin, lots of dicht and mineralty, cool balsam and sorrel; everyday Riesling doesn’t improve on this."
Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, Napa Valley, California 2012 13 48
Fresh and racy, this Sauvignon Blanc exudes lovely melon, apricot, citrus, and lemongrass flavors. A crisp, clean finish with a touch of minerality cleanses the palate and nicely balances the upfront fruit.
Southern Rhone, Delas Freres “St. Esprit” Côtes-du-Rhône 2011 12 44
Grenache Blanc 70%, Clairette 10%, Bourboulenc 10% and Viognier 10%. A golden straw hue with green tinges. The main aromas are reminiscent of white flowers and yellow fruit, enhanced by touches of exotic and citrus fruit. On the palate, the wine is alert, seductively suave and fresh. It can be paired with any Chef Oliva’s grilled fish, scallops, and lobster or enjoyed as an aperitif.
Sparkling by the Glass Glass Bottle
Prosecco, Lamberti NV 12 44
Straw in color, the wine has a clean flavor with natural residual sugar and an aromatic aftertaste.
Rose, Bailly-Lapierre Crémant de Bourgogne Brút Rośe NV 12 44
This lovely Cremant de Bourgogne Rose is aged on the lees for over 2 years, giving a characteristic yeasty-toasty nose reminiscent of Champagne. It is made from 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Gamay with the color coming from the grape skins. The nose has the full, ripe red fruit aromas of Pinot Noir and has a rich round, fruity character on the palate, and a beautifully balanced finish. The Rose Cremant has enough substance to marry with food, particularly Chef Oliva’s Rack of Lamb. It's also deliciously refreshing as an aperitif or with our cheese plate.
Half Bottle Selections
Whites
4576 Chablis, Louis Michel, Burgundy, France 2012 30
4582 Chardonnay, Talley, Arroyo Grande Valley 2010 42
4591 Gewürztraminer (500ml), Scholium Project Riquewihr,
“Lost Slough Vineyards” North Coast, California 2008 60
100% Gewurztraminer; dry, weighty, with the power to affront. The Scholium Project draws their fruit from small vineyards of individual farmers. As a result, each wine is a unique single-vineyard bottling. The winemaking process involves no sterilization or addition of commercial yeasts. Since the vineyard itself is the most significant factor in the character of the wine, Scholium Project wines do not receive varietal designations. As a result, all of the wines receive the appellation of their California vineyard.
4565 Riesling, Selbach-Oster, Spätlese, Mosel, Saar-Ruwer 2011 35
4566 Roussanne, Stolpman Vineyards “L’Avion”, Santa Ynez Valley ‘10 50
Fermented with indigenous yeast, in 100% new puncheons, the 2010 L’Avion spent 12 months in oak on lees and 3 months in tank before bottling. Figs, melons, honey, beeswax, and jasmine tea burst from the glass, with hints of blood orange in the subtle flavors. The mouthfeel of the L’Avion is one of its hallmarks and the 2010 is extravagantly textured with a long clean finish.
Reds
4589 Barbera, La Spinetta, Barbera d’ Asti “Ca di Pian”, Peidmont ‘08 32
4584 Barolo, Fratelli Revello, Peidmont 2008 55
4577 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hestan Vineyards, Napa 2005 125
4580 Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust, Napa Valley 2010 48
At the back palate, a hint of black pepper gives the wine a bit of liveliness. Dark black fruit of blackberry, black cherry and baked, yeasty pie crust. Brown spice, dark chocolate, cigar box and a hint of dusty earth. Long and lush with lingering black fruit, spice and earthy notes. At the tail end, a lovely hit of freshly cracked pepper adds an exotic zing.
4585 Malbec, Bodega Catena Zapata, “Catena” Mendoza, Argentina ‘10 30
4586 Meritage, Joseph Phelps, “Insignia” Napa Valley 2006 135
4588 Meritage, Kenzo Estate, “Rindo” Napa Valley 2009 115
Cabernet Sauvignon, the suppleness of Merlot and the floral intrigue of Cabernet Franc. All together, these elements comprise a harmonious wine with vitemphasized in preference over brute power.
2851 Meritage, Quintessa, Rutherford 2007 125
4578 Petit Sirah, Robert Biale, “Royal Punishers” Napa Valley 2011 45
4587 Pinot Noir, Sanford, Santa Rita Hills 2011 45
4330 Southern Rhône Chateau Mont-Redon, Chateâuneuf-du-Pape ‘09 50
4581 Tempranillo, La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi “Reserva”, Spain 2006 30
4583 Zinfandel, Storybrook Mountain “Mayacamas Range”, Napa ‘10 45
Half Bottle Champagne & Sparkling
4590 Pierre Gimonnet Blanc de Blancs Cuis1er Cru Brut, France NV 65
Champagne & Sparkling Wines
2621 Bertrand Senecourt, Beau Joie “Brut”, Epernay NV 175
2620 Bertrand Senecorut, Beau Joie “Rose”, Epernay NV 225
2607 Bollinger, “Rose”, Epernay NV 180
2603 Jean Charles Boisset “JCB N°21”, Brut, Cremant de Bourg. Fr. NV 45
2606 Louis Roederer “Brut”, Reims NV 75
2600 Louis Roederer “Cristal”, Reims 2005 485
2601 Moet & Chandon “Dom Perignon”, Epernay 2004 440
2610 Moet & Chandon “Impérial”, Epernay NV 125
2608 Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Réserve Particulière, Chouilly NV 65
On the nose, it offers apple, pear and peach aromas with spicy and floral notes, it reveals more concentrated fruit flavors leading to a smooth finish.
2611 Roederer Estate “Brut Rose”, Anderson Valley NV 68
2604 Serge Mathieu “Blanc De Noirs Brut”, Avirey Lingey France NV 85
100% Pinot Noir bright gold color with creamy lemon fruit. Very clean on the palate with lots of lemon fruit, steely, nice mousse. The wine finishes a touch dry.
2605 Scharffenberger “Brut Rose”, Mendocino County NV 55
2613 Taittinger “Cuvee Prestige”, Reims NV 78
2602 Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame”, Reims 1998 375
2612 Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label”, Reims NV 138
2614 1.5 L J Winery Cuvee 20 “Anniversary Label” Brut, RR Valley, NV 120
White Wine Selections
Chardonnay
Anderson Valley
2875 Radio-Coteau “Savoy Vineyard”, Anderson Valley 2009 120
Russian River Valley and Sonoma Valley
The warm days and cool, misty evenings of the Russian River Valley are ideal for producing Chardonnays with aromas of citrus that are balanced by refreshing acidity.
Carneros
2882 Cuvaison, Carneros 2010 48
2884 Reata, Carneros 2010 45
Sonoma Coast and Mountain
2881 Chalk Hill, Sonoma Coast 2012 75
2910 Donelan Family Winery “Nancie”, Sonoma Coast 2011 108
Kistler
One of California’s quintessential producers of lush, balanced Chardonnays.
2912 Kistler “Les Noisetiers”, Sonoma Mountain 2011 120 120
2911 Peter Michael “Cuvée Indigène”, Sonoma Coast 2007 225
2915 Peter Michael “Mon Plasir”, Sonoma Coast 2008 165
2914 Peter Michael “Mon Plasir”, Sonoma Coast 2011 180
Chardonnay Cont’d
Central Coast
2916 Hobo Wine Co. “Ghostwriter” Santa Cruz Mountains 2011 66
A blend of two great vineyards in Santa Cruz--Aptos Creek and Woodruff Family both very small vineyards that produce well-balanced fruit. The vineyards are farmed organically but not certified. Production in 2011 was tiny but quality is definitely up. As always, only natural yeasts are used in the winemaking and minimal sulfites are added only in the bottling. This shows intense, complex layers of white and red fruit flavors, with excellent freshness and minerality. Gorgeous with good acid balance. Not many California producers make Chardonnay in this style.
Napa Valley and Carneros
2889 Cakebread, Napa Valley 2011 90
2886 Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley 2011 105
2877 Clos Blancheau “Green Island Vineyard” Napa Valley 2012 66
This is the southernmost vineyard in the Napa AVA and sits right on the San Pablo Bay. The site is cool and windy and gives the wines a striking saline backbone. Named after two of Chablis' Grand Cru vineyards, Clos and Blanchots, this young winery explores the full potential of a small parcel of old vines contentedly planted in limestone. A dense, full-bodied expression of Chardonnay, with a texture reminescent of a Beaune, this is a great choice for those who enjoy Old World-style white wines. Filled with white flowers, fresh quince, and yellow plums on the nose and palate. Fermented in stainless steel and moved to older barrels to mature, Blancheau is inspired by Grand Cru Chablis and producers like Dauvissat and Raveneau. If you like Chablis this is a wine not to miss.
2888 Darioush, “Signature” Napa Valley 2011 100
Vintage after vintage, the cooler climates of Darioush's southern Napa Valley estate and historically renowned Chardonnay vineyards in Los Carneros produce wines with more progressive qualities of precision, richness and seamlessly integrated layers of vibrant citrus, stone fruits and delicate mineral tones.
2887 Kongsgaard “The Judge”, Tulocay, Napa Valley 2006 350
Kongsgaard is one of the widely acclaimed Chardonnay producers in the New World. John and Maggie Kongsgaard produce The Judge (very limited Chardonnay), Chardonnay, and a white blend of Viognier and Roussanne. The Judge gets rave reviews with every passing year, but it is not made in large quantities and thus many people have never tasted it.
2891 Ramey, Napa Valley 2009 125
Santa Rita Hills and Santa Barbara
Brewer-Clifton
Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton believe in allowing the unique terroir of the Santa Rita Hills to be expressed while producing “massive” flavors which are, nonetheless, incredibly well integrated.
2893 Brewer-Clifton, “Courtney’s Vineyard”, Santa Rita Hills 2007 140
2894 Diatom “Huber Vineyard”, Santa Rita Hills 2006 110
An American Chablis, unoaked, with citrus and mineral notes.
Santa Lucia Highlands
2876 Mer Soleil, “Silver” Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County 2011 66
Washington
2890 Maison Bleue “Au Contraire” Yakima Valley 2011 52
Southern Hemisphere
2880 Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Western Cape, South Africa 2013 64
2883 Luca, Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Argentina 2010 65
White Zinfandel
2895 Turley, Napa Valley 2012 40
White Burgundy