Wines by the Glass

rich flavors of ripe apple, spice, and butter

raspberry and blueberry flavors with velvety, creamy tannins

nose and flavors of white fruits, raisins, and vanilla

Domaine Célestin Blondeau Sancerre 2006 (Loire )
dry and fruity with wonderful finesse and minerality
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (Marlborough)
passion fruit; gooseberry and subtle herbal notes with a crisp long finish
Wilderotter Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (Sierra Nevada Foothills)

grapefruit, lime, grasses, and minerals on the nose;palate of citrus fruits bursts in the mouth

Ferrari-Carano Pinot Grigio 2006 (Russian River Valley)
creamy pear, key lime, peaches, and honeydew
Yarraman Estate “Barn Buster” 2005 (S.E. Australia) 50% Semillon, 50% Verdelho; whiffs of tangerine and pineapple; consistent flavors of mango and melon with dazzling acidity
Telmo Rodriguez Basa 2006 (Rueda, Castilla y Leon) 
blend of Verdejo, Viura, and Sauvignon Blanc; aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, pear, melon, citrus and herbal notes with a lovely, round texture

Albert Seltz Riesling 2005 (Alsace)
beautiful minerality bathed with intense citrus fruits 

Barth René Pinot Blanc Vignoble de Bennwihr 2005 (Alsace)

medium-bodied dry white with intense flavors of green apple and pear.

Willm Gewurtztraminer Reserve Cuvée Emile Willm 2006 (Alsace)

honey, spice, citrus fruits.

Mas Carlot Rosé 2006 (Rhone)

fresh strawberries and cranberries; lively and effervescent.

Incognito Viognier 2006 (Lodi)
fragrant floral aromas with pineapple, peaches, and apricots on the palate.
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhone 2005 (Rhone)  

organic white Rhone; peaches and citrus, dates and figs, with a hint of banana

Novellum 2005 (Languedoc)  
un-oaked chardonnay with a bouquet of peaches, pear, honey, and honeysuckle with consistent flavors
Rockbare 2006 (McLaren Vale) 
apple and peach with a flinty minerality

Domaine Roger Dubois Pouilly Fuissé 2006 (Burgundy)
zesty flavors of ripe apples, cool minerals, and keen citrus nuances
Alma Rosa 2005 (Santa Barbara)  certified organic; steel tank-aged; subtle fruit with a minerality to it not reminiscent of chardonnay
Newton Vineyard Red Label 2005 (Napa Valley/Sonoma) 
white flowers, apple, fresh pear, and toasted bread.
Lake Sonoma Winery 2006 (Russian River Valley)  
fresh apple, pear, vanilla oak, and crème brulee.

Seven Terraces Pinot Noir 2006 (Marlborough) 
ripe and intense flavors of wild berry, black plum, and spice
Alain Corcia Bourgogne 2006 (Burgundy)   aromas of black pepper and black cherry; plums, rum-raisin and oak palate.

Carmel Road Pinot Noir 2006 (Monterey)
bouquet and palate of concentrated cherry preserve and earthy forest fruit.

Domaine Comte de Monspey Brouilly 2006 (Beaujolais)
 sweet raspberry and cherry notes with flavors of candied red fruit

Le Bon Vin de la Napa Valley 2004 (Napa Valley)
aromas of candied cherries, chocolate, and ripe plums; palate of cherries, white chocolate, and raspberry jam
Marquis Philips 2005 (S.E. Australia) cherry, blackberry, and milk chocolate flavors and aromas.
Château Recougne 2003 (Bordeaux)
scents and flavors of wood smoke, cedar, blackberry, and earth

           

Rosenblum Cellars Petite Sirah “Heritage Clones” 2005 (California) 
jet black color with mingled notes of black fruit, pepper, fig, and chocolate
Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz 2005 (McLaren Vale) 
powerful flavors of blackberry and plum with hints of spice

Joel Gott Zinfandel 2006 (California)  
a vibrant nose of raspberry, black cherry, cola, tobacco, and spicy oak; bold flavors of black cherries, plums, maple, and spice
Seghesio “Sonoma” Zinfandel 2006 (Sonoma) juicy, ripe raspberry and cherry flavors mingled with sweet oak.
Yalumba “Y Series” Shiraz/Viognier 2006 (S. Australia)certified organic; 8% Viognier adds a sweet floral lift and supports the Shiraz flavors of plums, dark cherries, and spice.

       

Calina Reserva 2006 (Chile)
 cherry, mint, blackberry, and black pepper aromas with soft, velvety tannins.
Santa Julia “Organica” 2007 (Mendoza) certified organic; mild tannins with soft flavors of berry, pomegranate, and cigar box
Louis M. Martini 2004 (Napa Valley)

 aromas and flavors of blackberries, cocoa, and a long-lasting finish

Calistoga Estates 2005 (Napa Valley)  
rich and full flavored wine that is extremely soft on the palate; ripe blackberries, fig, and cassis flavors

 

       

Tablas Creek Vineyards “Côtes de Tablas” 2005 (Paso Robles))
Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, and Mourvedre; exhibits currants, raspberries, licorice, and spice.

Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec 2007 (Mendoza)
bold raspberry, black currant, and boysenberry fruit, along with hints of minerals, game, and espresso.

       

Bodegas Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2004 (Rioja)
ripe cherry notes with a touch of spice; plush tannins with licorice and spice in the finish.

Tomaiolo Chianti Classico Riserva 2000 (Tuscany, Italy)
blackberry and cherry aromas; mellow flavor of tart cherry with a peppery kick in the finish

Wines by the bottle

rich flavors of ripe apple, spice, and butter

raspberry and blueberry flavors with velvety, creamy tannins

medium to full-bodied; flavors of baked bread, nuts, honeyed citrus and vanilla.

medium-bodied; bone dry, creamy palate with wonderful finesse.

nose and flavors of white fruits, raisins, and vanilla

crisp and elegant with hints of ripe apple skins and grapefruit.

flavors and aromas of wild strawberries with hints of white peaches

aromas and flavors of lemon oil, orange rind, and brioche. medium-bodied, zesty, and rich.

Domaine Célestin Blondeau Sancerre 2006 (Loire )
dry and fruity with wonderful finesse and minerality
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (Marlborough)
passion fruit; gooseberry and subtle herbal notes with a crisp long finish
Wilderotter Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (Sierra Nevada Foothills)

grapefruit, lime, grasses, and minerals on the nose;palate of citrus fruits bursts in the mouth

Vieux Château Gaubert 2005 (Graves)
grass, citrus fruits, and acidity of Sauvignon Blanc with the weight and mouth-feel of Semillon.
Babcock Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2005 (Santa Rita Hills)
87% Sauvignon Blanc and 13% Chardonnay; exhibits mango, juniper berry and sandy minerality
Mason Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2005 (Napa Valley)

grapefruit, citrus, and fig produce mouthwatering flavor and balance

Ferrari-Carano Pinot Grigio 2006 (Russian River Valley)
creamy pear, key lime, peaches, and honeydew
Yarraman Estate “Barn Buster” 2005 (S.E. Australia) 50% Semillon, 50% Verdelho; whiffs of tangerine and pineapple; consistent flavors of mango and melon with dazzling acidity
Philippe Portier Quincy 2006 (Loire) intense minerals, tropical fruits, with notes of gooseberry
Domaine Thomas et Fils Sancerre Grand Chaille 2005 (Loire) vividly fragrant, pure mineral, melon, fig and herb-scented nose
Telmo Rodriguez Basa 2006 (Rueda, Castilla y Leon) 
blend of Verdejo, Viura, and Sauvignon Blanc; aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, pear, melon, citrus and herbal notes with a lovely, round texture

Albert Seltz Riesling 2005 (Alsace)
beautiful minerality bathed with intense citrus fruits 

Barth René Pinot Blanc Vignoble de Bennwihr 2005 (Alsace)

medium-bodied dry white with intense flavors of green apple and pear.

Willm Gewurtztraminer Reserve Cuvée Emile Willm 2006 (Alsace)

honey, spice, citrus fruits.

Siefried Pinot Gris 2007 (New Zealand)

a powerful, vibrantly fruity wine; slightly spicy palate complements mango and pear.

Mas Carlot Rosé 2006 (Rhone)

fresh strawberries and cranberries; lively and effervescent.

Incognito Viognier 2006 (Lodi)
fragrant floral aromas with pineapple, peaches, and apricots on the palate.
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhone 2005 (Rhone)  

organic white Rhone; peaches and citrus, dates and figs, with a hint of banana

Novellum 2005 (Languedoc)  
un-oaked chardonnay with a bouquet of peaches, pear, honey, and honeysuckle with consistent flavors

Hartford Court “Four Hearts Vineyards” 2005 (Russian River Valley)
complex aromas and flavors of peach, citrus blossom, lemon, and pear
Rockbare 2006 (McLaren Vale) 
apple and peach with a flinty minerality

Domaine Roger Dubois Pouilly Fuissé 2006 (Burgundy)
zesty flavors of ripe apples, cool minerals, and keen citrus nuances
Alma Rosa 2005 (Santa Barbara)  certified organic; steel tank-aged; subtle fruit with a minerality to it not reminiscent of chardonnay

Landmark “Overlook” 2005 (California)
tropical fruit, underlying acidity with a hint of oak
Domaine Marc Morey Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru 2005 (Burgundy)
smoky minerals and herb aromas; citrus fruits appear in a zesty, lively character

Morgan “Double L Vineyard” 2005 (Monterey)
certified organic; mineral, nuts, nutmeg, tropical fruit, and orange blossoms
Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown 2005 (Monterey) bright acidity with flavors of stone fruits, vanilla, and hazelnut.
Newton Vineyard Red Label 2005 (Napa Valley/Sonoma) 
white flowers, apple, fresh pear, and toasted bread.
Arrowood 2005 (Sonoma) 
medium-bodied with tropical fruits and citrus with judicious, well-integrated oak.
Shaw and Smith “M3 vineyard” 2006 (Adelaide Hills) 
creamy oak with soft peach aromas and a hint of anise; flavors of stone fruit,melon, and lemon peel
Lake Sonoma Winery 2006 (Russian River Valley)  
fresh apple, pear, vanilla oak, and crème brulee.

 

Seven Terraces Pinot Noir 2006 (Marlborough) 
ripe and intense flavors of wild berry, black plum, and spice
Alain Corcia Bourgogne 2006 (Burgundy)   aromas of black pepper and black cherry; plums, rum-raisin and oak palate.

Carmel Road Pinot Noir 2006 (Monterey)
bouquet and palate of concentrated cherry preserve and earthy forest fruit.

Highland Estates “Seco Highlands” Pinot Noir 2005 (Monterey)
black cherry and ripe strawberry fruit with soft, velvety tannins.
Chehalem “3 Vineyard” Pinot Noir 2006 (Willamette Valley)
dark cherry and black raspberry scents; strong raspberry and plum flavors.

Mt. Difficulty “Roaring Meg” Pinot Noir 2006 (Marlborough)
aromas of ripe cherry, rich plum, and fresh blueberry; graceful tannins.
Foley Estates Pinot Noir 2005 (California) bouquet of blackberry and blueberry as well as notes of earth,mushroom, black tea, and smoked meats
Stoller Vineyards JV Pinot Noir “Dundee Hills” 2006 (Willamette Valley)
ripe strawberries, red cherry, and earth dominate the nose; delicate fruit and earth on the palate lead to a long, spicy finish.
Ètude Pinot Noir 2005 (Carneros)
medium to full-bodied; pomegranate, plum, and cherry notes with complex, lasting finish
Domaine Anne Francois Gros Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2005 (Burgundy)
generous and robust, full-bodied and round, combining engaging berry aromas with real strength
Georges Duboeuf Fleurie Domaine des Quatre Vents 2005 (Beaujolais)
broad and satin-textured core of dark cherries and blackberries.
Domaine Comte de Monspey Brouilly 2006 (Beaujolais)
sweet raspberry and cherry notes with flavors of candied red fruit

Le Bon Vin de la Napa Valley 2004 (Napa Valley)
aromas of candied cherries, chocolate, and ripe plums; palate of cherries, white chocolate, and raspberry jam
Marquis Philips 2005 (S.E. Australia) cherry, blackberry, and milk chocolate flavors and aromas.
Highland Estates “Taylor Peak” 2002 (Sonoma) medium to full-bodied with rich and round flavors of chocolate, cherries, and plum.
Château Recougne 2003 (Bordeaux)
scents and flavors of wood smoke, cedar, blackberry, and earth

           

Rosenblum Cellars Petite Sirah “Heritage Clones” 2005 (California) 
jet black color with mingled notes of black fruit, pepper, fig, and chocolate
Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz 2005 (McLaren Vale) 
powerful flavors of blackberry and plum with hints of spice
Peter Howland “Pine Lodge” Shiraz 2004 (W. Australia)  
pungent, savory nose of pine needles and mint; palate builds with menthol, ripe plums, and spice
Ridge Geyserville 2005 (Sonoma) 
rich, sumptuous bouquet of blackberries, kirsch liqueur, earth, and licorice full-bodied and powerful with surprising elegance
Joel Gott Zinfandel 2006 (California)  
a vibrant nose of raspberry, black cherry, cola, tobacco, and spicy oak; bold flavors of black cherries, plums, maple, and spice
Seghesio “Sonoma” Zinfandel 2006 (Sonoma) juicy, ripe raspberry and cherry flavors mingled with sweet oak.
L’Aventure “Optimus” 2005 (Paso Robles)
51% Syrah, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petite Verdot combine to produce a full-bodied, rich effort with notes of spicy cherry and earth.

Arrowood Syrah “Saralee’s Vineyard” 2002 (Russian River Valley)   bouquet of lilacs with blackberries, smoke, and toast; pure and rich.

Yalumba “Y Series” Shiraz/Viognier 2006 (S. Australia)certified organic; 8% Viognier adds a sweet floral lift and supports the Shiraz flavors of plums, dark cherries, and spice.

       

Calina Reserva 2006 (Chile)
cherry, mint, blackberry, and black pepper aromas with soft, velvety tannins.
Santa Julia “Organica” 2007 (Mendoza) certified organic; mild tannins with soft flavors of berry, pomegranate, and cigar box
Louis M. Martini 2004 (Napa Valley)

 aromas and flavors of blackberries, cocoa, and a long-lasting finish
Oakville Ranch Vineyards 2003 (Napa Valley)
wrapped around a fruit-friendly core of integrated but subtle oak are flavors of black fruit, dried herbs, and dark spice.
Flora Springs 2004 (Napa Valley)full, forward, mouth-filling black and red fruit with cassis and chocolate.
Atlas Peak 2003 (Napa Valley)

 firm tannins and concentrated fruit flavors of cherry and blueberry; undertones of vanilla and sweet oak
Calistoga Estates 2005 (Napa Valley)  
rich and full flavored wine that is extremely soft on the palate; ripe blackberries, fig, and cassis flavors

 

Cain Concept “The Benchland” 2004 (Napa Valley)
a proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot; loaded with berry fruit, chocolate, and vanilla.

Tablas Creek Vineyards “Côtes de Tablas” 2005 (Paso Robles)
Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, and Mourvedre; exhibits currants, raspberries, licorice, and spice.

Cinnabar “Mercury Rising” 2005 (California)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petite Verdot;flavors and aromas of blackberries, ripe jam, vanilla, and sweet oak.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard “Old Vine” Grenache 2005 (McLaren Vale)
old, gnarly vines produce incredibly rich and intense flavors of dark fruits with velvety tannins and an inviting aroma of fresh roses

Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec 2007 (Mendoza)
bold raspberry, black currant, and boysenberry fruit, along with hints of minerals, game, and espresso.
Yalumba “Handpicked” M/G/S 2005 (Barossa)
Mourvedre, Grenache, and Shiraz; aromas and flavors of black cherries, rustic earth notes, dried herbs and spices.

BAbadia Retuerta “Rivola” 2004 (Castilla y León)
Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon blend; deep and rich with licorice, earth, spices, and hints of smoke.

 Bodegas Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2004 (Rioja)
ripe cherry notes with a touch of spice; plush tannins with licorice and spice in the finish.

Bodegas Bretón Criadores Loriñon Reserva 2003 (Rioja)
bold and elegant notes of raspberry, cherry, clove, and cedar with flavors of cocoa and blackberry.

  Malgra’ Monciraldo Barbaresco 2002 (Piedmont)
aromas of blackberry, spices, coffee, and tobacco; silky tannins with consistent flavors of red, blue, and black fruits.

Tomaiolo Chianti Classico Riserva 2000 (Tuscany, Italy)
blackberry and cherry aromas; mellow flavor of tart cherry with a peppery kick in the finish

Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Tinto Pesquera 2004 (Ribera del Duero)
fragrant nose of flint, earth, black currants, with a finish of blue and black fruits and menthol.

Cellars Can Blau Can Blau 2006 (Montsant)
Mazuelo, Garnacha, Syrah; deep purple color with berry nose; slightly earthy with excellent structure.

Siefried “Sweet Agnes” Riesling 2005 (New Zealand)
intense, luscious, citrus and orange blossoms with a twist of acidity.

 Santa Julia Tardio 2006 (Argentina)
figs, apricots, orange peel, and honey.

Yalumba “Museum Release” Antique Tawny NV (Australia)
aromas of dried fruits and spices; flavors of chocolate, caramel, and nuts.

  Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Châume 2004 (Loire)
full, creamy style on the palate; laden with exotic flavors of oranges, citrus fruits, flowers, and honey