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Okay, maybe that’s backwards, but you get the idea. Delicious. Don Julio Tequila is sponsoring this year’s Tequila Dinner and Pig Roast. We have 6 courses of cuisine ranging from house made tortilla chips and salsa to gazpa- chos and ceviche before hitting the main course of the whole, slow fire roasted pig. Tequila ambassadors will be on hand to answer all of your questions about the fruit of the agave (which is technically from the same family as the lily, not the cactus…)See you learned something already!! We begin the Margarita reception at 6PM and each course features a sip of the selected tequila and a small cocktail made from that tequila. Please join us on our new deck, downstairs un- der the sun and stars for this memo- rable, feasty evening. Reservations required for this cool event - 800-688-4142

 Valued at nearly $2,500,000 • More than 14,000 bottles  More than 2,000 labels • from $25. to $10,450.  dating from 1945 • 70 to 90 half-bottles available,  51 wines offered by the glass• Themed flights of wines  National recognitions from consumer and trade magazines  our team of nationally accredited to cheerfully assist you! Feuillatte Brut Rose NV - 98. dried watermelon and raspberries in refreshing, dry, flavorful style!

Bassermann-Jordan 1999 - 58. for carrying the flavors of seafoods well. German “dry”

Domaine de Cristia 2005 - 85. Fascinating, layered, dry with great “mouthfeel” White Chateauneuf

Domaine de Prieure 2002 - 48. from the source, earthy and ethereal Red Burgundy

Vall Llach 2002 - 135. Priorat for aficionados of mature Cabernet, try Ribeye... A Hearty Spaniard

Chateau Camensac 2000 - 95. How did get so famous? Classic Bordeaux

Nodland Cellars 2006 - 46. A “Private Blend” of Bordeaux’s inspiration Bordeaux of the NW

So much of is context. A nice wine with your meal here may taste different in the comfort of home. Wine with strangers makes them not so strange anymore - but ultimately, the impressions and memory of the wine is slightly different when enjoyed with old friends.

Similarly, wines served from the context of a cool cellar, or even refrigerator will give mightily different impressions when served warmer. Is there a right context? There are better wines in the sum- mer than the winter, in much the same way there are different clothes, not better, just different for what is appropriate. The more wines you have tasted, the better your sense of judgment about what YOU feel like drinking.

Further, the context of where a grapevine grew up is another factor. Hot climate, cool climate, wet year, gravelly soil, lots of sun, irri- gation, proximity to other vines and more all contribute to the final taste of the wine.

Wine’s natural place is to be enjoyed with food and friends, part of a healthy diet.

So much of wine is context. We are glad you’re here. Three 2-ounce tastes equal one glass of wine, choose one of these sets, or we can mix and match for you! Wines listed after an * are featured in our Wine Club! Ask your server for more information!

#1 - SPRING WHITES - $10. #2 - SALMON’S REDS - $12. - 933 Matello of Pinot Noir 2011, OR 8./30. - 5362 Duboeuf Fleurie 2008, Burgundy - 8./32. - 1409 Nodland Riesling 2008, WA 8./30. - 4263 Guiseppe d’Alba 2010 - 1023 Campuget Blanc/, Aude 9./34. Piedmont - 12./46. - 4833 Ken Wright Pinot Noir “Shea ” 2007 At the cusp of warm weather, these wines represent a va- Willamette Valley Oregon - 26./110. riety of as well as a variety of styles and geography. From France to Italy to Oregon there are light-styled red They are all dry versions of their grapes and suited to dif- wines that bring out the flavor of the chef’s talents. These ferent moods and cuisines. The Oregon Rose is the light- are they. Their crisper acidity let you get every nuance of est pink wine I have ever tasted, closer to a robust Pinot flavor in a dish as they are not bitter or assertive in their Gris than any typical hearty rosé; Nodland’s Riesling character. The Europeans are very drinkable on their shows off what WA can produce in a wine that really own while the Oregonian, at this young age, seems to be evokes the flavors of good food; finally, the French blend more aggressive than counterparts and needing of a bite evokes the heady floral qualities of Viognier in a refresh- of food. Choose this flight as an aperitif to dinner as well ing wine built for easy drinking as well as salads and white as companions to dishes as diverse as white seafoods, seafoods. chicken and duck

#3 - THE VARIETY OF WA - $15. #4 - WA CABERNET ENSEMBLE - $21. - 4050 Blacksmith, Columbia Valley 2008 - 9./35. - 3858 Walla Walla Vintners “Morrison Lane Vineyard” - 1601 Barrister “Bacchus Vineyard” 2007 - 18./70. 2008, Walla Walla Valley - 18./72. - 1931 Andrew Will 2007 - 22./85. - 2611 Guardian “The Rookie” 2008 - 22./85. - 3901 Goedhart “Bel’ Villa Vineyard” 2008 Red Mountain - 20./75. If Cabernet is your gig, this is a lineup that puts WA in What a lineup! This trio shows off the range that Syrah the same league as some of its warmer, more southerly can achieve in Washington State. From “lighter” in char- counterparts. Enjoy these big wines with dishes as diverse acter to heavier and spicier these are wines for fans of the as Duck, Lamb and Beef yet they also drink well on their variety as well as more robust dishes like duck or bison. own. There is a purity of Cabernet character in the An- Enjoy the Blacksmith for its spicy berry, easy drinking drew Will while the Barrister highlights what can be ac- qualities, the Walla Walla for its big vanilla oakiness, and complished with great French barrels. The Guardian the Red Mountain for its bigger texture. Syrah is making shows off the more tannic, and perhaps ageworthy, nature some of the signature wines of WA and these show off of winegrapes from Red Mountain. All in all, this trio is a their unique locales more eloquently. Vive les differ- fine snapshot showing how WA wine is growing con- ences! stantly into an alternative for warmer wine regions.

Eric Cook - Wine Director and Mary Fasules - Asst. Sommelier Eric Sloane - Asst. Sommelier

Offering service throughout dinner & tours of our cellars daily at 4:30 By the Glass - Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne $15. Classic Champagne, rich mousse & packed with fruit, brioche and a creamy, refreshing palate. By the Half Bottle - Moet & Chandon “Imperial” $50. A richer style of Champagne, though not sweet; riper and fuller. Louis Roederer “Brut Premier” $50. Drier, but smooth texture, perfect all by itself to celebrate!

By the Glass - Hidalgo “La Gitana” $4., 3-oz. glass

Crisp, water white , with just enough marzipan, citrus and tangy saltiness to get your appetite moving or to savor alongside our Charcuterie Plate Served from our Cruvinet Wine Tap system to insure freshness.

By the Glass - Blandy’s “Rainwater” $9., 3-oz. glass “The Eternal Wine”, so known for its ability to produce pleasure if the bottle has been open for 1 minute or 1 year. This light amber expression of subtle baking spices, caramel-y coffee and nutty mandarin is all wrapped in one light textured “rainwater”-crisp aperitif...

We proudly pour the de-alcoholized wines of Ariel by J. Lohr - $5. Glass Cabernet or - $18. Bottle

Idaho’s enlightened legislators permit the sale of bottles of wine to go. Happily, the majority of our wines are available to take home! If you enjoyed your wine, let us know! Yes, we also ship our wines to states that are also enlightened about the responsible consumption of premium wine. We hope that you live in one of those places or that you encourage your lawmakers. Glass Bottle Champagne 1400 Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne, Premier Cru N/V 15. 72. Classic Champagne with a bright, refreshing texture and classic bread and citrus undertones.

Still Wines 84 Townshend Huckleberry Blush, Washington NV 7. 26. The ripe sweetness of fresh fruit with just enough bright crispness to be refreshing.

1316 Dr. Loosen Riesling QbA, Mosel, 2010 10. 38. A little sweeter, this wine shows off a spectrum of citrus and stone fruit that is German Riesling at its best.

1301 Williamson Family Riesling “Dry” 2010 7. 26. A deliciously DRY wine with lime rind aromatics and ripe apricot floral impressions…

760 Giesen , Marlborough, New Zealand 2010 8. 32. Brisk and fresh with textured flavors of lime citrus, dried honeydew and grassy pear. Diver Scallops.

812 Ruffino Orvieto , Umbria, Italy 2010 10. 38. Refreshing with enough light, lime citrus and juice to refresh, enough savory pear to satisfy.

702 Barnard Griffin Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, WA 2010 9. 34. Bright, fresh and refreshing. As if freshly squeezed Chardonnay grapes in your glass…. Calamari...

904 Hahn Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2009 16. 64. Ripe browned pear liqueur, caramel-y vanilla and a balanced, buttery impression.... Very flavorful.

1234 Vincent Girardin Bourgogne Blanc, France 2008 9. 34. Mild mushroom and dry pear citrus characterize this classic French chardonnay, excellent with Crab Cakes. Featuring Matello “Whistling Ridge White” Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, OR - 11./42. bottle From this small, obscure Oregon , we carry nearly everything they make. What we don’t carry, they don’t have enough of to sell to us…. This dry, white, field-blend from the Ribbon Ridge AVA has aromatics like a light Viognier, crispness like a fine and just enough texture to suggest a Chardonnay in the mix. All in all, a fine blend for Crab Cakes, Calamari, Salads and our preparation of Chicken and Risotto. It is a fine diversion for any Pinot Gris/Grigio drinker who wants to try something just a little differ- ent. Ask for a taste! It drinks nicely all by itself too! TINY BUBBLES ... (serves 3 flute glasses) Bin Champagne Vintage Price 85 J. LaSalle, Premier Cru Rosé Brut NV 80. 82 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier NV 50. I think my 87 Moet & Chandon “Brut Imperial” NV 50. favorite toast is:: 86 Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Brut NV 53. 90 Veuve Clicquot, Demi-Sec (Sweet) NV 45. Italy 88 Banfi Brachetto d’Acqui 2009 25. This slightly sweet RED sparkler is a festive choice to begin or to end your meal… New Mexico 89 Gruet, Demi-Sec NV 21. ...AND OTHER “2 GLASS BOTTLES” Chardonnay 2838 Chalk Hill, Sonoma 2007 35. “Dry” wines have had all 2807 J. Lohr, "Riverstone", Arroyo Seco, Monterey 2009 18. of the sugar con- 2809 Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma 2009 25. verted to alcohol...ergo, they have White Burgundy no sweet taste. 2818 Chassagne-Montrachet, Vincent Girardin They are not the most “Abbaye de Morgeot”, 1er Cru Vielles Vignes 2006 61. appealing for 2800 Meursault, Girardin “Les Narvaux” 2006 50. beginning wine drinkers, but they help 2839 Meursault, Jobard “En la Barre” 2006 70. carry flavor well! 2841 Meursault, “Les Chevalieres”, Thierry & Pascal Matrot 2009 32. 2810 Pouilly-Fuissé, Joseph Drouhin 2006 26. 2812 Puligny-Montrachet, Girardin 2005 45. Aromatic, Dry and Flavorful 2830 Delille “Chaleur Estate Blanc”, Columbia Valley 2008 38. 2814 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2007 30. 2801 L’Ecole No. 41 Semillon, Columbia Valley 2009 16. These wines make a 2811 Vincent Delaporte , 2008/10 28. delicious balance between wines that are Slightly Sweeter sweet and wines that are 2840 Domaine Weinbach Gewürztraminer Furstentum, Alsace 2002 56. “dry”. 2819 J.J. Prüm Riesling Spatlese Wehlener Sonnenhuhr, Mosel, 2009 48. 2808 Willi Brundlmayer Riesling Zobinger Heiligenstein, Kamptal 2008 40. Vintage Glass Bottle 5258 Pennywise Pinot Noir, California 2009 9. 34. Lighter and savory, this charming wine accompanies our Bison Carpaccio very well.

5282 Erath Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2009 14. 56. Perfect example of Oregon Pinot Noir with the light texture, bright cherry, plum and mild cola notes.

539 Masi “Turpengato” - Paso Doble, Argentina2009 11. 36. Robust earthy Malbec blend with dark, spicy pepper and concentrated flavor.

5600 Coeur d’Alene Cellars “Coeur d’Alene Resort - 25th Anniversary Blend” NV 12. 46. True to its namesake, robust, but not biting, this mildly spicy red is a great drinker, from Vegetarian Platter to Beef.

228 Grayson , California 2010 9. 34. Flavorful Merlot - this charming wine accents a robust menu and it’s easy to enjoy all by itself…

237 Walla Walla Vintner’s Merlot, Columbia Valley 2009 15. 58. Classic WA Merlot, smooth red and black cherry fruit, touch of roasted vanilla - pure pleasure.

1608 Basalt Cellars “Rim Rock Red”, Columbia Valley 2008 13. 48. This remarkable wine darker roasted fruit flavors and texture with a brighter, refreshing character.

2403 J. Lohr , Paso Robles 2009 9. 34. By loyal demand, this easy-drinking Cabernet shows well with our Chicken, Charcuterie and Bison.

1731 Bergevin Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2009 16. 62. Classic Cabernet flavors and an irresistible smooth texture that tames the biggest red meat dishes.

Featuring 3698 Sinclair Family Vineyards “Vixen “ 2008 Columbia Valley - $15.glass/$54. She is sly like a Fox with her charms. A distinctive Rhone style blend. Com- plex, intriguing and layered throughout. Coffee, caramel, raspberries and a hint of clove. Silky yet subtle with a lingering finish. Pinot Noir, Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bin Vintage Price 3460 Chehalem “3 Vineyards” 2008 27. The spread of Pinot Noir to 3222 Cristom Vineyards “Eileen Vineyard” 2005 50. California and Oregon 3369 Cristom Vineyards “Eileen Vineyard” 2006 50. testifies to its elegant appeal for a wide 3202 Cristom Vineyards “Eileen Vineyard” 2008 54. range of wine lovers. 3456 Cristom Vineyards “Louise Vineyard” 2006 48. 3265 Cristom Vineyards “Louise Vineyard” 2008 54. 3392 Domaine Drouhin 2006 50. 3420 Domaine Serene “Evanstad Reserve” 2007 54.

3403 Elk Cove Vineyards “Mount Richmond” 2009 45. Overall, choose 3380 Ken Wright Cellars “Abbott Claim” 2010 50. Pinot Noir wines when a lighter, more refreshing style 3375 Ken Wright Cellars “McCrone Vineyard” 2007 50. of will complement 3462 Ken Wright Cellars “McCrone Vineyard” 2010 50. your meal. 3385 Ken Wright Cellars “Meredith Mitchell Vineyard” 2009 50. 3440 Ken Wright Cellars “Shea Vineyard” 2009 50. Pinot Noir, North Coast, CA 3479 Goldeneye, Anderson Valley 2006 58. 3376 Navarro, Anderson Valley 2007 38. 3226 Steele, Carneros 2007 25. Burgundy, Nuits-St.-Georges 3270 Henri Gouges 2008 42. Italian

3414 Allegrini Amarone, Veneto 2004 75. Italian reds are a chef’s 3383 Marcarini Barolo “Brunate”, Piedmont 2003 60. dream as their refreshing character acts like a canvas 3201 Terrabianca, “Campaccio”, Toscana 2001 46. for the flavors of a dish…. 3439 Tommasi Amarone, Veneto 2005 70. Rhone Valley and Rhone-Inspired 3450 Bonny Doon Vineyards, "Le Cigare Volant", CA 2003 30. 3446 Chateau Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006 88. The spicy, deep impressions of Rhone Valley red wines 3452 Chateau Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2008 65. are a step up for most wine 3465 Chateau Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009 90. drinkers ready for a headier, richer wine experience with- 3215 Doyenne by Delille Syrah 2007 48. out much of the “bite” associ- 3245 L’Ecole #41 Winery Syrah, Columbia Valley 2007 28. ated with deep reds…. The selections from the U.S. and 3254 McCrea Mourvedre, Columbia Valley 2006 26. Australia are simply riper 3234 McCrea Mourvedre, Columbia Valley 2008 26. and less “earthy” than their European counterparts. 3210 Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier, Barossa, AU 2006 24. and Spicy Red Blends Zinfandel has a fan club that is very Bin Vintage Price nearly, well, rabid. The peppery, black raspberry fruit characters and 3235 Ridge Vineyards “Geyserville” 2006 36. moderate red wine tannins make this 3451 Storybook Mountain one hedonistic type of wine, of which all of these are exemplary... “Mayacamas Range” 2006 26.

Merlot, Washington State The difference between Washington’s and Napa’s is 3471 L'Ecole No. 41 2007 32. WA’s bright chef-friendly quality that 3203 Fidelitas 2007 34. provides a “snap” to the flavors on the plate…, yet Napa’s are riper and richer on the palate, much like Merlot, Napa Valley another ingredient of a dish... 3402 Clos du Val 2005/07 28. 3206 Duckhorn 2007 52. Cabernet grapes are among the small- 3408 Robert Keenan 2005 35. est grapes and make some of the darkest wines. Cabernet Sauvignon Washington State Washington State’s Cabernets and 3398 Five Star Cellars, Walla Walla 2007 30. Cabernet Blends are great choices for 3427 L’Ecole No. 41 2007 32. highlighting leaner cuts of meat and dishes with many 3448 Woodward Canyon "Artist Series" 2009 45. ingredients... Cabernet Family Wines/Blends, California’s Napa and Sonoma counties achieve more ripeness and Washington State bigger “tannins” making them better choices for more marbled cuts of 3256 Chester Kidder meat, as well as more robust all by by The Long Shadows Project with Gilles Nicault 2005 48. themselves… Vive la difference! 3425 Pirouette by The Long Shadows Project with Philippe Melka & Agustin Huneeus 2006 50.

10 Cabernet Sauvignon, California’s North Coast Bin Vintage Price Grapes are made into wines, 3225 Clos du Val, Napa Valley 2006 32. sometimes, by using a single grape variety; and other times, 3324 Diamond Creek “Gravelly Meadow”, they are blended in concert with Napa Valley 2006 148. one another… 3252 Diamond Creek “Volcanic Hill”, Napa Valley 2006 148. 3435 Diamond Creek “Red Rock Terrace”, These blends are Napa Valley 2006 148. characteristically more immediately appealing than 3445 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2007 64. their single grape 3213 Etude, Napa Valley 2007 65. counterparts —especially true in the case of 3412 J. Lohr, Paso Robles 2008/2009 17. Cabernet Sauvignon — 3312 Paradigm, Napa Valley 2006 58. 3382 Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley 2005 85. 3418 Rombauer, Napa Valey 2008 32. 3401 Shafer “One Point Five”, Napa Valley 2008 75. But the blends also illustrate a wider range of flavors than any of the sin- 3441 Signorello Vineyards gle varieties by "Founder's Reserve", Napa Valley 2000 48. themselves… 3421 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars "Cask 23", Napa Valley 2000 150. 3390 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “Cask 23”, Napa Valley 2002 160. which is making them more of a discovery for more and more wine 3433 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars drinkers "Fay Vineyard” 2002 75. 3433 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "SLV", Napa Valley 2001 92.

Cabernet Family Wines/Blends, California Or, more and more wine drinkers are coming back to what the 3430 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2003 120. English discovered in Bordeaux 3228 Joseph Phelps “Insignia” 2006 175. centuries ago: 3395 Joseph Phelps “Insignia” 2007 175. 3264 Opus One, Napa Valley 2004 170. 3232 Opus One, Napa Valley 2005 170. 3474 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2004 130. 3415 Ridge “Montebello”, Santa Cruz Mts. 2007 125.

Bordeaux 3413 Chateau de Pez, St. Estephe 2005 45. 11 and as such are great bottles to open for larger parties… But we are also offering unique wines here providing 2 glasses per person in a party of four...

Champagne & Sparkling Wines ...more Champagne and Bin Vintage Price other wines with bubbles 3075 Bollinger “Grande Année” 1990 385. may be found on pages 16, 17 &18. 3091 Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Brut, Reims NV 210.

Spatlese is German for late- and the wines German Riesling Spatlese retain bright acidity keeping them from 3052 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch 2005 150. seeming so sweet... More are located on page 19

Chardonnay Additional Chardonnays may be located on pages 3014 Chateau St. Jean “Robert Young Vineyard”, Sonoma 2007 90. 28 - 31 …. and don’t over- 3012 DuMol, Russian River Valley 2005 225. look the White Burgundies on pages32, 3063 Mer Soleil, Central Coast 2004 130. 24 & 37. 3097 Robert Keenan Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2006 125. 3015 Rombauer, Napa Valley 2007 150. 3061 Woodward Canyon “Celilo Vineyard”, Columbia Valley 2001 140.

Magnums are big bottles Dessert Sweet - German Auslesen for German Riesling and because of the intense nature of dessert wines, we recommend these bottles for parties of 8 or more... luckily, lots of bottles and half-bottles are located on 3052 Zilliken Riesling Saarburger Rausch 2005 105. page and pages 7, 19, and 84 - 85...

12 Pinot Noir, Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bin Vintage Price Oregon’s Pinot Noir wines 3033 Cristom “EileenVineyard” 2008 195. are also found on pages 38 3077 Cristom “Louise Vineyard” 2008 195. & 39… 3095 Domaine Serene “Evanstad Reserve” 2007 220. 3027 Ken Wright “McCrone Vineyard” 2007 200. 3001 Ken Wright McCrone Vineyard” 2009 200. 3044 Ken Wright “Nysa Vineyard” 2007 200. 3074 Ken Wright “Shea” 2007 210.

California’s examples of Pinot Noir, California red Burgundy are on pages 40 & 41… 3038 Goldeneye, Anderson Valley 2005 225.

The rest of our Barolo Barolo, Italy collection is on page 45. 3020 Marcarini 2001 180.

Lots more Chateauneuf Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France and its neighbors are on 3083 Chateau de Beaucastel “Hommage á Jacques Perrin” 2001 1475. page 51…. 3022 Chateau de Beaucastel “Hommage á Jacques Perrin” 2005 1850.

South Australian Shiraz A real focus of our 3051 Penfold’s “Grange” 2004 1500. collection centers around the great reds of Australia beginning on Barossa Valley, Australia page 56... 3071 Torbreck Mataro “The Pict” 2004 390.

13 Washington’s Syrah

More Pacific Northwest Bin Vintage Price are listed on 3064 Sequel by The Longshadows Project with John DuVal 2005 220. pages 52 & 53... Washington’s Merlot Washington’s supple Mer- 3017 L’Ecole No. 41“Seven Hills Vineyard”, Walla Walla 2002 185. lot’s are located on pages 64 & 65. 3046 Pedestal by the LongShadows Project with Michael Rolland 2004 200. 3102 Pepper Bridge , Walla Walla 2003 160.

Many more and their blends are California’s Zinfandel located on page 53. 3101 Ridge “Geyserville”, Sonoma 2004 130.

And then California’s California’s Merlot examples of Merlot are 3055 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2003/2004 190. further listed on pages 64 & 65 Washington’s Cabernet Sauvignon 3057 Dunham Cellars 2003 160. 3094 Figgins, Walla Walla 2008 380. 3008 Five Star, Walla Walla 2005 130. Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Washington State are 3049 Walla Walla Vintner’s 2005 130. found on 3060 Woodward Canyon “Old Vines” 2006 280. pages 72 to 74. Washington’s Cabernet Sauvignon Blends 3098 Andrew Will, Two Blondes Vineyard, Yakima 2006 190. 3032 L’Ecole #41 “Apogee”, Pepper Bridge Vineyard, Walla Walla 2005 180. 3029 L’Ecole #41 “Perigee”, Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla2005 180.

The Northwest’s 3040 Nicholas Cole Cellars “Camille” (Etched) 2002 450. Cabernet Blends are also 3047 Pirouette, by The Long Shadows Project with found on pages 76 to 79. Philippe Melka & Agustin Huneeus 2003 200. 3019 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon “Artist Series” 2007 175.

14 Napa’s Cabernet Sauvignon Bin Vintage Price 3030 Caymus 2009 260. 3067 Caymus “Special Selection” 2008 580. 3077 Caymus “Special Selection” 2009 580. 3033 Duckhorn 2006 220. 3050 Groth 2005 225. 3036 Groth “Reserve” 2005 575. 3003 Groth “Reserve” 2006 575. 3000 Paradigm 2006 190. 3054 Rombauer 2003 155. Even more robust California Cabernet 3011 Signorello “Founder’s Reserve” 2001 195. Sauvignons are listed on 3023 Spottswoode 2006 595. pages 67 to 71. 3007 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, “Cask 23” 2000 650. 3062 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Vineyard 2002 300. 3035 Trefethen, Oakville 2001 274.

Napa’s Cabernet Sauvignon Blends 3065 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five”, Spring Mountain 2000 700. 3058 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five”, Spring Mountain 2001 750. 3009 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five”, Spring Mountain 2002 750. 3031 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five”, Spring Mountain 2004 780. The blends of Cabernet 3025 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five”, Spring Mountain 2005 780. from California are 3016 Dominus 2005 500. located on pages 75 to 79. 3079 Joseph Phelps, "Insignia" 2001 725. 3005 Joseph Phelps, "Insignia" 2006 680. 3010 Joseph Phelps, "Insignia" 2007 680. 3062 Joseph Phelps, "Insignia" 2008 750. 3002 Opus One 1999 650. 3021 Opus One 2000 650. 3093 St. Clement “Oroppas” 2001/03 190. A fine selection of the wines from Bordeaux are also listed on Bordeaux, France pages 79 to 81. 3077 Château La Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 1981 550. Additional Port wines in half bottles and standard bottles are located on Oporto, - for dessert or the cheese course page 83. 3039 Graham’s 1977 800. 15 LA CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE SMALL GROWERS/FARMERS “Small Grower” Champagne Wines Most grape growers in the Bin Wine Style Vintage Price Champagne district sell their Blanc de Blancs produce to the larger scale (or Grandes Marques) which sell to 1426 Gimonnet, Premier Cru NV 105. the world. 1437 Lamandier-Bernier “Terre de Vertus” However, more and more growers Premier Cru NV 100. are opting to ’raise’ their own wines 1436 Lilbert, Grand Cru NV 100. from the grapes they grow; and 1439 Pierre Peters, Grand Cru NV 115. while each farmer will never enjoy the individual renown of the larger 1561 Pierre Peters “Cuvee de Reserve”, Grand Cru NV 130. houses, as a group they are certainly earning respect for the high quality Brut of Champagne they make. 1442 Lallement, Grand Cru NV 110. Grand Cru is the highest rating a 1571 Lallement, “Cuvee Reserve Grand Cru NV 125. Champagne vineyard can earn and is never available from large 1200 Marc Hebrart, “Special Club” 2006 140. Champagne houses; Premier Cru is 1425 Vilmart, Premier Cru 2003 160. almost as preferred and also only 52 Vilmart, Premier Cru NV 115. available from small scale growers. The wines listed to the right are Rosé only a handful of examples, but in whichever style or quality ranking 74 H. Billiot Brut NV 100. you choose, they are flavorful, 93 J. Lassalle NV 115. unique, fresh examples, and a deli- 35 Marc Hebrart, Premier Cru NV 96. cious way to enjoy what made sparkling Champagne famous hundreds of years ago...

LA CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE BLANC DE BLANCS 28 Delamotte 1999 155. 17 Krug Clos des Mesnil 1990 1250. 73 Louis Roederer 2003 135. Blanc de Blancs is the lightest 34 Nicolas Feuillatte 2004 94. style of Champagne - made 55 1999 220. entirely with Chardonnay grapes…. 38 Salon, Le Mesnil 1996 750. crisp, and great with 25 Salon, Le Mesnil 1990 950. seafoods... 61 Salon, Le Mesnil 1985 950. Salon is one of the rarest Cham- 65 Taittinger “Comte de Champagne” 1993 460. pagnes; only 38 years have been produced since the 1921.

16 LA CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE, BRUT STYLE Bin Wine Style Vintage Price 28 Armand de Brignac NV 500. 12 Bollinger “Grande Année” 1989 200. 15 Bollinger “RD” 1985 680. 68 Bollinger “RD” 1997 345. “Brut” is the style that most Champagne lovers desire the 20 Comte Audoin de Dampierre, Grand Cru 1998 310. most, hence the sheer 62 Delamotte NV 105. number of selections here… 33 Duval-Leroy, “Cuvée Femme” 1995 310. 49 Duval-Leroy, “Paris” 2006 90. 54 Laurent-Perrier NV 82. 72 Laurent-Perrier “Grand Siecle” NV 280. We offer all of our prestige cuvees like 43 Louis Roederer “Brut Premier” NV 80. Dom Perignon and at 67 Louis Roederer “Cristal” 1997 780. cellar temperature OR conventionally chilled. 29 Louis Roederer “Cristal” 2000 550. 22 Louis Roederer “Cristal” 2004 380. 48 Krug, “Grande Cuvée” NV 300. 1414 Moët & Chandon, “Dom Perignon” 1985 575. 41 Moët & Chandon, “Dom Perignon Oenotheque” 1993 680. 37 Moët & Chandon, “Dom Perignon” 1996 475. 50 Moët & Chandon, “Dom Perignon” 2002 285. 44 Moët & Chandon, "Imperial" NV 75. 1400 Nicolas Feuillatte NV 72. 16 Nicolas Feuillatte “Palmes d’Or” 1997 260. 56 Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut NV 85. 27 Perrier-Jouet “Fleur de Champagne” 2000 280. 13 Pol Roger “Cuvée Winston Churchill” 1996 308. 49 Pol Roger “Cuvée Winston Churchill” 1998 425. 1417 Pol Roger “Extra Cuvée de Réserve” NV 105. 36 Taittinger Collection “Artist Series, Matta” 1992 350. 21 Taittinger Collection “Artist Series, Corneille” 1990 480. 59 Taittinger Collection “Artist Series, Lichtenstein” 1985 450. 23 Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame” 1998 325. 45 Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” NV 95.

17 The wines of La Champagne were used since the Roman era to celebrate the coronations of emperors and kings in the cathedral at Reims, itself a holy site even to the more ancient Druidic tribes there. The king or emperor would be crowned and much merrymaking would ensue; however, it was more appropriate as Champagne was also the historic field of battle where Attila, and many invaders, were finally repulsed. (Cheers!) Topographically, it’s nearly perfect as the surrounding hills provide the panoramic views necessary for generals to administer their troops, and it wasn’t near any large cities… Even today, the French word, campagne (country-side) is an etymological relation to campaign (as in war) and later, this was the same place where the Prussians and Russians would be turned back after chasing Napoleon home. Still later, Nazi armies would fight their Blitzkriegs in the Marne Valley of Champagne, and poetically where Churchill would have them sign the Armistice. A violent history, this, for a region that specializes in a delicate and celebratory beverage… So, where paradoxes rule, Champagne is their symbolic home. Consider also the paradox of this delicate beverage kept in a bottle with as much pressure as a bus tire. You can believe some early bottles weren’t up to the task… and so today, the sound of a popping is bad form in a fine restaurant, yet conversely, the sound of victory on a Nascar track... Those violent bubbles were known, in Dom Perignon’s time, as causing the “devil’s wine” and the now-famous Dom worked to refine the practices in vineyards and cellars that would remove them from the vinous equation. To no avail — he at last determined they were there for a reason and we should embrace them as a refreshing component of the by-now historic drink. The final irony is that perhaps Champagne is the most imitated wine on the planet, and the cheap imitators of wedding party fame give the best headaches… Don’t avoid the genuine article on their behalf...

Don’t fall for that wine myth... LA CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE - BRUT ROSE Bin Wine Vintage Price

These wines are great 57 Bollinger “Grande Année” 1999 450. examples of how UN–true this 63 Bruno Paillard NV 130. generalization runs… 14 Delamotte NV 190. ...completely untrue as these 19 Krug “Krug Rosé” NV 750. examples are technically classified as 26 Laurent-Perrier NV 185. Brut… 51 Louis Roederer “Cristal” 2000 1040. and therefore as dry as we like them... 39 Möet & Chandon “Brut Imperial” NV 132. 11 Moët & Chandon, “Dom Perignon” 1995 675. 64 Moët & Chandon, “Dom Perignon” 1996 675. 58 Möet & Chandon “Grand Vintage” 2000 130. 42 Nicolas Feuillatte NV 90. 30 Nicolas Feuillatte “Palmes d’Or” 2002 320. Rosé bubblies rank as my favorites for their greater range 47 Perrier-Jouët “Fleur de Champagne” 2002 490. of flavors and 32 Veuve Clicquot NV 125. food affinity... 53 Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame” 1995 600.

18 AMERICAN SPARKLERS Bin Wine Vintage Price Brut Many domestic 79 Argyle, Willamette Valley 2007 48. bubblies mimic their French 80 Korbel, Sonoma County NV 37. antecedents in their dry characteristics. 79 Mountain Dome, Columbia Valley NV 30. 69 Mountain Dome, Columbia Valley 2004/06 44. The aging requirements of Champagne, France do add Rosé measures of complexity, and cost, to their wines… 66 Roederer, Anderson Valley NV 50.

71 Roederer Estate “L’Ermitage”, Anderson Valley 2003 125. None of which detracts from the charm of these Demi-Sec bubblies. 24 Gruet, New Mexico NV 38.

ITALIAN SPARKLERS

77 Asti Spumante, Martini and Rossi, Piedmont NV 33. Asti Spumante is the world’s 78 Prosecco, Lola, Veneto NV 30. favorite sweet sparkler. Prosecco is a bit drier (and delicious…)

19 While the Germanic and do- OF THE WORLD mestic wines are Bin Wine Vintage Price identified by their STYLE, Pacific Northwest the French focus more 1537 Arch Terrace 2010 26. exclusively on the drier styles, giving the producer more of a 212 Chateau Ste. Michelle, "Eroica" 2008 44. defining role. 98 Dunham “Lewis Estate Vineyard”, Walla Walla 2007 62. 734 Gamache 2008 30. Many Riesling producers from around the 1409 Nodland “Bebop” 2008 30. world are spotting the 99 Pacific Rim “Solstice Vineyard” 2008 40. Pacific Northwest as the next 95 Poet’s Leap, by the Longshadows Project with Armin Diel 2004 42. great Riesling area of the 96 St Chapelle, Idaho 2008 25. planet. 1301 Williamson Family Vineyards “Dry” 2010 26. 94 Zero One 2008 35. Once ripped out of the Alsace, France vineyards of 1530 Trimbach, "Cuvée Frédéric Émile" 1993 80. Washington State, it was the most planted grape 1535 Weinbach, "Cuvée Sainte Cathérine" , Grand Cru 1998 65. variety in 2007. 1520 Weinbach, "Cuvée Sainte Cathérine" 1998 55. 1525 Weinbach, “Cuvée Theo” 2004 60. Typically, Australia 718 Frisk “Prickly” 2011 26. 1216 “Julius”, Eden Valley 2007 54. is a dry wine, though more 1325 “Dry”, Pike’s, Clare Valley 2004 32. and more vignerons are leav- ing a small bit of the grape Austria sweetness in the wines for a 1317 Fred Loimer “LENZ”, Kamptal 2009 59. certain richness… 1341 Nigl “Dornleiten” 2010 45.

GERMAN RIESLING - QUALITATSWEIN Bin Wine Vintage Price The first recorded use of the 1365 Donnhoff, 2008 42. term “Kabinett“ was 1712. 1351 Trocken, von Othegraven, Saar-Mosel 2008 42.

The harvest of the 1711 vintage was delayed as the abbott of the GERMAN RIESLING - KABINETT local parish was not there to authorize the timing of the har- 1320 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2004 46. vest. 1350 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2008 50. 1535 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2009 54. As such, the grapes continued 1303 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2003 48. to hang on the vine well beyond the normal date and the vines 1362 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2004 55. ripened into sweeter grapes. 1321 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2007 72. 1340 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2008 58. That ripening turned out more delicious and long-lived versions 1361 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2009 58. of German Riesling…. 1356 Dr. H. Thanisch, Bernkasteler Doctor, Mosel 1999 45. 1302 Dr. H. Thanisch, Bernkasteler Doctor, Mosel 2005 70. Those wines were kept in the 1529 Dr. Loosen, Bernkasteler Lay, Mosel 2009 46. “Kabinett” to help them age even better. The name stuck 1360 Kunstler, Hochheimer Reichestral, Rheingau 2006 53. and we know them today as 1324 von Othegraven, Kanzem Altenbourg, Saar-Mosel 2008 45. such. 1325 von Othegraven, Kanzem Altenbourg, Saar-Mosel 2010 54. 1314 Schloss Saarstein, Saar 2004 46. In context of other German Rieslings, Kabinett is the lean- 1368 Selbach-Oster Zeltingen Schlossberg, Mosel 2010 39. est, cleanest and least intrusive 1330 Halbtrocken, Robert Weil, Rheingau 2004 54. to the chef. 1322 Zilliken, Saarburger Rausch, Saar 2004 45. 20 1463 Zilliken, Saarburger Rausch, Saar 2006 45.

Trocken and Halbtrocken designations are reserved for wines that have fermented more of the grape’s sugar into alcohol. They are drier and built for more complex cuisines... GERMAN RIESLING - SPATLESE Bin Wine Vintage Price 1358 von Buhl, Dry, Pfalz 2004 40. 1352 Donnhoff Kreuznacher Krotenfuhl, Nahe 2007 70. Spatlese 1347 Dr. Loosen, Erdener Treppchen, Mosel 2009 64. translates as 1337 Dr. Loosen, Urziger Wurzgarten, Mosel 2009 64. “late-harvest” 1309 Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer, Mosel 2005 60. 1323 Gunderloch-Usinger, Nackenheimer Rothenberg, Rheinhessen2001 50. 1326 Gunderloch, Nackenheim Rothenberg, Rheinhessen 2003 64. Halbtocken indicates that the wine is 1357 Joh. Jos. Prum, Mosel 2005 60. half-dry…. 1469 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2003 58. 1440 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2004 65. So, even if the grapes were 1353 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2005 60. harvested late to have ex- tra sweetness, the wine 1339 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2007 82. may have been 1305 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2008 65. fermented to half-dry or 1252 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel 2009 58. dry to make it taste drier... 1315 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2004 65. 1456 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2006 70. Trocken 1422 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2007 82. indicates that all of the 1308 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel 2009 75. sugar has been fermented and the wine is dry. 1461 Reinhold Haart, Piesporter Goldtropchen, Mosel 2006 78. 1454 Robert Weil, Kiedricher Gräfenberg, Rheingau 1999 60. 1457 Robert Weil, Kiedricher Gräfenberg, Rheingau 2002 60. 1328 Robert Weil, Kiedrich Gräfenberg, Rheingau 2003 100. 1536 Robert Weil, Kiedrich Gräfenberg, Rheingau 2006 116. 1513 Robert Weil, Rheingau 1997 60. 1304 Robert Weil, Rheingau 2001 55. Scheurebe (shoy-ray-buh) provides an unusual and 1368 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenberg “Rotlay”, Mosel 2010 80. interesting look into the 1476 Dr. H. Thanisch, Bernkasteler Doctor, Mosel 2004 76. realm of Riesling hus- 1346 Dr. H. Thanisch, Bernkasteler Doctor, Mosel 2006 95. bandry as it is one of the 1327 von Kesselstatt, Kaseler Nies'chen, Mosel 2006 54. most successful crosses of Riesling with another wild 1318 von Othegraven Ockfen Bockstein, Mosel 2007 70. grape variety - displaying 1306 Wegeler, Erben, Mosel 2001 40. flavors from blackcurrant to grapefruit with less natu- GERMAN SCHEUREBE - SPATLESE ral acidity. 1202 Schlossgut Diel, Nahe 2008 70. 21 . Blush wines have had BLUSH red wine added for 91 Beringer, , California 2009/10 25. color and are usually 92 Latah Creek “Huckleberry d’Latah” NV 26. 84 Townshend “Huckleberry Blush” 2008 26. sweet…. ROSÉ/ROSATO Rosé wines are drier…. France 1311 Domaine du Joncier Lirac, Southern Rhone 2009 40. 640 Domaine Tempier Bandol, Provence 2010 60. 718 Vina Aljibes Syrah, Montearagon 2009 36. Pacific Northwest 1233 A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2011 28. 628 Cinder Syrah, Snake River Valley 2010 26. 933 Matello Rose of Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2011 34. California 1452 Belle Glos Pinot Noir “Brugioni Vineyard”, Sonoma 2011 34.

Torrontes, INCREDIBLY AROMATIC WHITES/BLENDS Viognier, and 840 “Chemistry” by Chehalem Vineyards, Willamette 2009 25. Gewurztraminer are 615 “Conundrum” by Caymus Vineyards, California 2008 48. distinctive for their 1458 “Whistling Ridge White” by Matello, Ribbon Ridge perfumed aromatics... Willamette Valley 2010 48. These wines are unusual varie- 906 “Ecclestone” by Tangent, California 2007 28. ties united by the fact that they 801 “Evolution” by Sokol Blosser, Oregon NV 38. may smell sweet and come across with a drier palate… TORRONTES 430 Elsa Bianchi, Mendoza Argentina 2009 26. Torrontes is the lightest in tex- 444 Colome, Salta 2011 28. ture… VIOGNIER Viognier usually shows a deli- 947 Cinder, Snake River Valley 2009/10 36. cate floral character that smells sweet, but the wine is more 923 Coeur d’Alene Cellars, Columbia Valley 2008/09 38. reminiscent of Pinot Gris in its 727 Coeur d’Alene Cellars “L’Artiste”, Columbia Valley 2008/09 42. light, citrus and 732 DuMol “Lia”, Sonoma 2006 80. flower petal impressions. 940 K Vintners, Columbia Valley 2010 42. 705 Milbrandt Vineyards, Wahluke Slope 2010 42. Muscat, or a local variant, are MUSCAT grown everywhere that wine is made - a testament to its imme- Alsace, France diate appeal to a large number 1500 Domaine Weinbach, "Clos des Capucins Réserve” 1998 32. of wine drinkers... Austria 1002 Willi Brundlmayer, Osterreich 2007 70. Washington Domestic & German 702 Yellowhawk (dry style) 2007 38. Gewurztraminers are Mendocino, California usually sweet. French examples not so much… 1331 Navarro, Anderson Valley 2007 42.

These spicy, rich wines show a heady bouquet from lychee to GEWURZTRAMINER yellow rose with more texture United States for heavier foods... 97 “Dry” Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley 2008 45. Alsace, France 22 1539 Trimbach 2005/06 38. 1560 Domaine Weinbach Cuvee Laurence 2001 72. LOIRE VALLEY Bin Wine Vintage Price , raised on the mid- Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Atlantic coast of France is a brisk, 18 Chateau de la Ragotière, Vielles Vignes 2008 33. refreshing companion to shellfish Savennières and a hot summer day. 1464 Nicolas Joly “Les Clos Sacrés” 2007 80. reaches its heights as Savennières—Coulée de Serrant a dry white table wine and a luxuri- 1110 Nicolas Joly 2007 110. ant sweet wine from this region. Savennières—Roche Aux Moines Think intense combination of complex White 1450 Nicolas Joly “Clos de la Bergerie” 2007 92. Burgundy and dry Riesling. Montlouis Farmed biodynamically, these are 849 Rocher des Violettes 2007 32. among the world’s great dry whites. Ahhh, Vouvray.. 740 Domaine Pichot 2010 38. The classic bridge to the wines of Reuilly France… and its neighbor across 958 Denis Jamain 2009 42. the river, Montlouis, for a slight Pouilly-Fumé variation… 1017 Serge Dagueneau “Les Pentes” 2008/09 46. The Sauvignon Blancs of these 2 Sancerre towns inspired the world’s wine- makers from Napa to New Zea- 1028 Chateau du Sancerre 2008 48. land to produce their own ver- 918 La Poussie 2008 60. sions. These are more minerally, crisp and loaded with aromas of 802 Pascal Jolivet 2008 55. gunflint, mown hay and citrus leaf. 921 Vincent Delaporte 2010 55. Delicious with our SeaBass or Steelhead preparations, absolutely RHONE VALLEY WHITE WINES gorgeous with goat cheeses... AND RHONE-INSPIRED BLENDS Rhône Valley White wines from the Rhone Val- 1433 Domaine de Cristia, Cotes du Rhone 2005 85. ley and the New World wines they have inspired are the next step for Languedoc-Roussillon any jaded Chardonnay drinker. 1023 Grenache Gris/Viognier, Campuget 2011 34. Washington Lots of texture and a 833 Viognier//Riesling, Brian Carter “Oriana” honeysuckle, white stone fruit de- fine these wines as like Yakima Valley 2009 34. Chardonnay, in texture and dry- 700 //Picpoul, McCrea Cellars ness, but deliciously unique. “Sirocco Blanc” “Boushey Vineyard” Yakima Valley 2009 54. 754 Roussanne, Novelty Hill 2007 36. Easily the fastest growing wine in 1019 Viognier/Roussanne/Marsanne, Rotie terms of popularity, Pinot Gris “Southern White” 2010 60. shows off a crisp purity of flavor, citrus peel fruit flavors and some- PINOT GRIS times a smoky, Mandarin Orange Pacific Northwest flavor note in the best 750 Domaine King Estate, Willamette Valley 2008/09 48. examples… 1430 Matello, Willamette Valley 2010 42. Domaine Weinbach leaves just a 1209 Seven Hills, Oregon 2010 30. touch of grape sugar in their 1034 Sokol Blosser, Willamette Valley 2010 40. Pinot Gris for a richer texture. 833 Van Duzer, Willamette Valley 2008/09 34. In addition to Sauvignon Blanc, 1012 Willow Crest, Yakima 2010 28. New Zealand is taking on other California delicious white varieties - making 733 MacMurray Ranch, Sonoma Valley 2007 46. distinctive, delicious examples like no other wine region…. Think 1402 Renwood, Lodi 2006 30. White Alsace Burgundy meets Italy…. 1526 Trimbach, "Réserve Personelle" 2004/06 40. New Zealand 23 941 Huia 2008 48. THE BIANCAS OF SPAIN Like the Pinot Gris listed AND THEIR INSPIRATIONS before, the appeal of these wines Bin Wine Vintage Price is their bracing crispness and the 723 Martin Sancho , Rueda 2008 34. character that shows off the place they were grown… 922 MollyDooker Verdejo, Barossa Valley 2010 53. These are remarkable, crisp, 806 Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley 2008 28. flavorful wines, reminiscent of their homeland…. A FRACTION OF ITALY’S FASCINATING WHITES Nowhere in Italy is more than 1157 Gravner Ribolla Gialla “Anfora”, Venezia 2003 130. 200 miles to the sea. Guess which kinds of foods these marry 46 Luccio Moscato d’Asti 2010 32. well with…. 1124 Maso Canelli Pinot Grigio, Trentino 2010 34. 1211 Masseria Altemura Fiano, Salento, Puglia 2010 28. 1112 Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi, Piedmont 2009 36. Experiment with crisp 803 Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio, Valdadige 2008 34. if you 1229 Tintero “Grangia”, Piedmont NV 24. already like Pinot Grigio… or 804 Tre Donne Roero , Piedmont 2009 39. with our Crab Cakes, OR try a Slovenian for a richer, more 1150 Zaccagnini Pinot Grigio, Abruzzi 2010 38. full-bodied experience… A SINGULAR SLOVENIAN 925 Edi Simcic Pinot Grigio 2005 48.

GRUNER VELTLINER - AUSTRIA only slightly more difficult to 726 Willi Brundlmayer, Alte Reben, Neiderosterreich 2007 80. pronounce than 1036 Gobelsburger, Kamptal 2009 32. Gewürztraminer, this light, crisp 719 Hiedler, Kamptal 2010 48. wine shows some green tea and mildly spicy aromatics in a wine 1032 H. & M. Hofer, Neiderosterreich 2008 38. for current drinkers of Pinot Gris 749 H. & M. Hofer, Neiderosterreich 2010 38. or Dry Riesling… 814 Laurenz V, “Singing”, Neiderosterreich 2007/08 26. 914 Nigl, Alte Reben, Neiderosterreich 2008 68.

PINOT BLANC - CALIFORNIA Another rich alternative for 800 Graff Family Vineyards, Chalone 2007 42. Chradonnay drinkers is this lone from the folks who used to operate the Chalone Group. Old vine Pinot Blanc makes for one delicious reason to abandon all others.

24 SEMILLON AND SEMILLON-SAUVIGNON BLENDS Bin Wine Vintage Price Inspired by the dry white Columbia Valley wines of Bordeaux, these selections are favorites with 114 DeLille Cellars "Chaleur Estate" 2008/09 42. lovers of oysters, crab and 807 Fidelitas 2006/07 37. lobster. They fit anywhere 1042 L'Ecole No. 41 2008 29. that Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay would South Australia normally be the choice. 1212 Henschke “Tilly’s Vineyard” 2007 36.

These Sauvignons show more of the flint and minerally character of the soils of their homeland. French versions are listed on page 23 from the Loire Val- ley...

French for “Savage White”, these wines are much smoother than SAUVIGNON BLANC/FUMÉ BLANC their moniker makes them sound. Washington

650 Barrister “Klipsun Vineyard”, Red Mountain 2010 42. Fumé Blanc is made from 1021 Woodward Canyon “Estate”, Walla Walla 2008/10 53. the Sauvignon Blanc grape as well, but is usually aged in some oak barrels before California bottling to lend it a more 905 Cakebread, Napa Valley 2009 55. toasted, or “fumé” quality. 644 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2009/10 58. The driest, most 735 Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County 2008/09 35. intense California 1003 Groth, Napa Valley 2010 42. Sauvignon is made by 724 Honig, Napa Valley 2009 30. Peter Michael Winery... 746 Peter Michael “L’Apres-Midi”, Knights Valley 2008 88. 1117 St. Supery, Napa Valley 2009 32.

New Zealand 753 Cloudy Bay 2009 46. 760 Giesen 2009 32. 737 Huia 2007/08 46. 730 Kim Crawford 2010 32. 823 Villa Maria 2010 38.

Reincarnating the Greek legend, the capsules of Cloudy Bay’s bottles commemorate the story of Tyrrhenian pirates who unknowingly absconded with the young Dionysus, believing they could sell him as a slave…. Awaking less than impressed, he took over the ship and transformed the pirates into dolphins, forever patrons to the just causes of men. And to their just wines it seems...

25 WHITE BURGUNDY - CHABLIS Bin Wine Vintage Price 1213 “Vaudon” Joseph Drouhin 2004 55.

Premier Cru is WHITE BURGUNDY - CHABLIS PREMIER CRU considered to be of great quality, superior to that of 912 “Les Vaillons”, Domaine Christian Moreau 2005 100. “village” wines. 903 “Montmain”, Louis Michel 2004 80. 855 “Vaucoupins”, Gilbert Picq 2008 75.

Their bright acidity makes them 1st rate can- WHITE BURGUNDY - CHABLIS GRAND CRU didates for aging. Enjoy these older wines at their 1246 “Les Clos”, Joseph Drouhin 2006 125. best alongside Lobster for 1230 “Valmur”, Domaine Christian Moreau 2005 155. world-class dining... 1123 “Vaudesir”, Joseph Drouhin 2009 110.

Grand Cru is the best rating a Burgundian vine- yard can attain.

All of our white Burgundy is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes…

Although some wines may be produced from a lesser grape variety called Aligoté. They are never eligible for “cru’ status.

WHITE BURGUNDY – CÔTE DE NUITS 824 Morey-St.Denis, Clos des Monts Luisants, Vieilles Vignes Domaine Ponsot 2002 100. 818 Morey-St.Denis, Clos des Monts Luisants, Vieilles Vignes Domaine Ponsot 2008 150. This rare white wine from de Nuits is a Burgundy hedonist’s dream with the chef’s Diver Scallops…

White wine from the “black” regions of Burgundy? Yep, only rarely, but they are here; expect light, high intensity white wine; bright acidity and concentrated flavors .

26 WHITE BURGUNDY – CÔTE DE BEAUNE Bin Wine Vintage Price Bourgogne Blanc 1234 Vincent Girardin 2008 34. The basic “Bourgogne Blanc” 1008 Domaine LaFlaive 2008 82. will give you an impression if these wines may be something you enjoy 1010 Thomas Morey 2009 36. and willing to explore 1451 Etienne Sauzet 1997 50. further… they perform the function of “taste barometers” for 739 Etienne Sauzet 2006 60. the style, if you will.. Aloxe-Corton, Grand Cru and every region has them... 1100 “Quintessence de Corton-Charlemagne”, Vincent Girardin 2004 285. In Burgundy, Premier Cru and Savigny-les-Beaune Grand Cru vineyards follow 1460 “Les Vermots-Dessus", Vincent Girardin 1996 88. outcroppings of Bathonian limestone to give them their Meursault distinctive characteristics. 1223 “Les Charrons”, Jean-Marc Boillot, 1er Cru2002 85. 1148 “Les Perrieres”, Joseph Drouhin, 1er Cru 2003 93. 815 “Le Poruzot-Dessus”, Vincent Girardin, 1er Cru 2008 83. 600 Louis Jadot 2009 100. 1470 “Perrieres”, Louis Jadot, 1er Cru 2008 130 1145 Francois et Antoine Jobard “En la Barre” 2006 130. 1040 “Sous le Dos D’Ane”, Domaine LaFlaive, 1er Cru 2008 220. 810 “Les Chevalieres”, Thierry and Pascal Matrot, 1er Cru 2006 70. 717 “Les Chevalieres”, Thierry and Pascal Matrot, 1er Cru 2009 70. 956 Mikulski 2007 110. 751 “Genevrieres”, Mikulski, 1er Cru 2006 150 1142 “Poruzots”, Mikulski, 1er Cru 2006 140. Hautes Cotes de Beaune 1122 Capitain-Gagnerot “Les Gueuilottes” 2006 54.

27 WHITE BURGUNDY – CÔTE DE BEAUNE What confounds most people as Bin Wine Vintage Price they learn about wine is that most Saint-Aubin of Europe will identify a wine by 1453 Vincent Girardin 1997 45. the name of 1126 “Les Charmois” Bernard Morey, 1er Cru 2003 65. the village or region that it comes from.

Most of us see names like Chassagne-Montrachet Cabernet Sauvignon or 1025 “Clos du Cailleret”, Domaine Vincent Girardin Chardonnay on the labels, names 1er Cru 2008 95. of the grape varieties we are fa- 1205 “Les Chaumèes”, Domaine Vincent Girardin miliar with… 1er Cru 2008 80. France and Italy and Spain are 1139 Joseph Drouhin “Marquis de Laguiche” 1993 88. the biggest proponents of 1431 Joseph Drouhin “Marquis de Laguiche” 2003 130. regional labeling for the simple 828 Bernard Morey et Fils “Vielles Vignes” 2006 85. truth that wine comes from 710 “Morgeot”, Vincent Girardin, 1er Cru 2003 85. where they come from. The wine is no less “Burgundian” 1111 “Morgeot”, Joseph Drouhin, 1er Cru than they natives themselves... “Marquis de Laguiche” 2009 140.

Not only do they have a wine Puligny-Montrachet named for the piece of ground 1151 Jean-Marc Boillot 1995 80. called Montrachet but there is also a cheese of the same name… 743 Jean-Marc Boillot 2004 75. and the whole place is named for 808 Vincent Girardin “Vieilles Vignes” 2005 125. the fact that it is a 1241 Vincent Girardin “Vieilles Vignes” 2006 125. Mont-Rachet (= scarred mount) 1127 Etienne Sauzet 2002 130. of a geographical fixture in their neighborhood. All very much a part of the experience of the people, and the grapes, who grow there.

is like talking about music...

28 WHITE BURGUNDY – CÔTE DE BEAUNE Bin Wine Vintage Price Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru 1155 “Champ Gain”, Olivier Leflaive 2008 140. 943 "Les Combettes", Jean-Marc Boillot 2009 160. Le Montrachet’s wine once caused Alexandre Dumas to opine that it 1231 "Les Folatières", Etienne Sauzet 2009 162. should only be drunk “on bended 817 "Les Folatières", Joseph Drouhin 2005 140. knee, with one’s head bared.”

1235 "Les Folatières", Joseph Drouhin 2009 145. What causes this kind of reverence 1214 “Les Folatieres”, Domaine Vincent Girardin 2008 110. and price for a wine? 1248 "Les Folatières", Vincent Girardin 2006 172. No one would have to explain it to 902 "Les Folatières", Domaine Louis Jadot 2008 125. your palate once you’ve tasted it... 945 “Les Folatieres”, Domaine Leflaive 2008 305. 748 "Les Folatières", Olivier Leflaive 2007 130. 1101 "Les Folatières", Paul Pernot 2006 130. 1118 “Les Pucelles”, Domaine Vincent Girardin 2008 136. 1406 “Les Referts”, Domaine Louis Jadot 2008 84. 1240 "Les Truffieres", Etienne Sauzet 2009 175.

Montrachet, Grand Cru 1475 “Bâtard-Montrachet”, Etienne Sauzet 2003 450. 1472 “Bâtard-Montrachet”, Bernard Morey 2003 275. 1037 “Bâtard-Montrachet”, Joseph Drouhin 2009 450. 1221 “Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet”, Etienne Sauzet 2003 450. 1232 “Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet”, Domaine Vincent Girardin 2008 288. 927 “Chevalier-Montrachet”, Domaine Vincent Girardin 2008 395. 1033 “Montrachet”, Marquis de Laguiche, Joseph Drouhin 1993 475. 1109 “Montrachet”, Marquis de Laguiche, Joseph Drouhin 1998 500. 930 “Montrachet”, Marquis de Laguiche, Joseph Drouhin 2003 400. 926 “Montrachet”, Marquis de Laguiche, Joseph Drouhin 2005 900. 1257 “Montrachet”, Domaine Romanee-Conti 2007 2400.

WHITE BURGUNDY – SOUTH OF THE CÔTE Challonnais 844 Rully, J.M. Boillot “Chatalienne” 2009 58. Maconnais 1001 Macon, Comte Lafon 2006 36. South of the Cote d’Or or “Roasted Slope” come 1255 Pouilly-Fuissé, Joseph Drouhin 2006/09 54. refreshing examples of 709 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vincent Girardin 2007 54. Burgundian wine, often easier to 1007 Pouilly-Fuissé, Louis Jadot 2007/08 48. appreciate while young and much 1130 Saint Veran, Jospeh Drouhin 2007 33. more affordable. 29 OREGON CHARDONNAY, WILLAMETTE VALLEY Bin Wine Vintage Price Little or no oak aging on 1121 Domaine Drouhin “Arthur” 2007 55. these wines means the character of the fruit has 1055 Domaine Serene, “Cote Sud Vineyard” 2005 70. to be exceptional... 843 Domaine Serene, “Etoile” 2005 80.

The lighter style is made by: Domaine Drouhin. NORTHWEST CHARDONNAY 1238 Ken Wright 2009 54.

These down-under wines run NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIAN CHARDONNAY the entire spectrum from easy 1210 Kim Crawford, "Unoaked", Marlborough 2008/10 38. -drinking and 1218 , "Yattarna", SE Australia 1998 95. inexpensive to richer and oak-aged…. in just two selections! SOUTH AMERICAN 1141 Catena, Mendoza, Argentina 2010 42. Very “comfortable” wines indeed...

30 All NW Chardonnay PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHARDONNAY shows a bright character Bin Wine Vintage Price of fruit from our cooler Idaho climate and larger “diurnal shift” (there’s a 1052 Coeur d’Alene Cellars 2008/09 42. phrase for your next dinner party!). Which Washington, Columbia Valley means the nights are dra- matically cooler than the 1143 Abeja 2009 65. days - even with more 911 Abeja 2010 65. sunlight hours. The 720 Arch Terrace, Red Mountain 2009 25. bright acidity this pre- 847 Buty “Conner Lee Vineyard” 2008 65. serves helps show off fla- vors in food... 731 Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 26. 830 Chateau Ste. Michelle “Cold Creek Vineyard” 2006/09 45. 954 Columbia Crest "Grande Estate" 2008 29. Some of the biggest, 946 Dusted Valley Vintners “Old Vine” 2009 37. richest PacNW Chardonnays are: 850 Forgeron 2006/09 46. Abeja 1014 Januik “Cold Creek Vineyard” 2008 45. Sinclair Estate 825 L’Ecole No. 41 2009 46. and the Single-vineyard 713 Novelty Hill “Stillwater Creek Vineyard” 2006/07 36. bottlings from 826 Olsen Estates 2008 45. Chateau Ste. Michelle 907 Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2009 49. 931 Woodward Canyon 2009 75. 738 Woodward Canyon 2010 75. Distinctively delicious 716 Zanzibar “Playa Sol” 2007 52. wines are produced by: Woodward Canyon, Buty and Forgeron.

31 CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY Bin Wine VintagePrice 725 Acacia, Carneros 2007/08 42. 832 Beau Vigne “Persuasion”, Napa Valley 2008 70. Chardonnay is 932 Beringer, Napa Valley 2009 35. The single most popular 1128 Beringer “Sbragia Limited Release”, Napa Valley 2005 95. wine in the world. Witness this list of wines 1046 Brewer-Clifton, “Mount Carmel”, Santa Rita Hills 2005 90. just from 1026 Brewer-Clifton, “Sweeney Canyon”, Santa Rita Hills 2005 95. California… 728 B.R. Cohn “Sangiacomo Vineyard”, Carneros 2008 65. 856 Cakebread, Napa Valley 2010 78. 837 Chalone, Santa Cruz 2007/08 46. 831 Chalk Hill, Sonoma 2008/09 75. Not only easy to drink, but also relatively easy to 915 Clos Du Val, Napa Valley 2006 54. make - Chardonnay is a 937 Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma County 2008/09 25. favorite of winemakers and wine 716 DuMol, Russian River Valley 2007 95. drinkers… 1057 DuMol “Chloe”, Russian River Valley 2006 120. 939 DuMol “Chloe”, Russian River Valley 2007 140. 1030 DuMol “Chloe”, Russian River Valley 2008 140. Lighter, crisper styles are 942 DuMol “Chloe”, Russian River Valley 2009 145. made for unbuttered seafoods and lightly 827 DuMol, “Isobel”, Russian River Valley 2004 140. sauced dishes, we like: 720 DuMol, “Isobel”, Russian River Valley 2005 145. Chalone, Jordan and 722 DuMol, “Isobel”, Russian River Valley 2007 145. Sonoma-Cutrer. 1045 DuMol, “Isobel”, Russian River Valley 2008 145. 811 DuMol, “Isobel”, Russian River Valley 2009 150. 834 Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma Valley 2008/09 45. Yes, Virginia, 1039 Ferrari-Carano “Reserve”, Napa Valley 2007 76. well-made and 1054 Flowers, Sonoma Coast 2008 85. well-cellared Chardonnay can age 1038 Franciscan, Napa Valley 2008/09 35. well… 715 Frei Brothers “Reserve”, Russian River Valley 2007 35. 1144 Groth, Napa Valley 2010 48. 904 Hahn Estates, Santa Lucia Highlands 2009 64. Check out Talbott’s chardonnays for wines 1220 Husic, Sonoma 2008 80. that still seem too 920 J. Lohr "Arroyo Vista Vineyard", Monterey 2008 54. young… Built for cream sauces 908 J. Lohr "Riverstone", Monterey 2009/10 30. and heartier fare, but 1029 Jarvis “Finch Hollow”, Napa Valley 2008 155. intensely flavorful and with many years ahead... 1043 Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2007 80. 1132 Jordan, Sonoma County 2007/08 60. 949 Kali Hart by Talbott, Monterey 2008/09 36. 1022 Kendall-Jackson “Grand Reserve” 2008/09 48. 1018 Kendall-Jackson "Vintner’s Reserve" 2010/11 35.

32 CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY Bin Wine Vintage Price 741 Kistler “Les Noisetiers”, Sonoma Mountain 2008 120. 838 Kistler “Vine Hill Road”, Russian River Valley 2006 130. 1131 Kistler “Vine Hill Road”, Russian River Valley 2007 140. 953 Lynmar, Russian River Valley 2008 65. The food affinities of 1401 Matchbook, Dunnigan Hills 2009 28. Chardonnay are manifold - and it is just 1204 Mer Soleil, Central Coast 2007/08 50. as easy to enjoy all on 950 Mer Soleil “Silver”, Santa Lucia Highlands 2007/08 55. its own! 851 Mer Soleil “Silver”, Santa Lucia Highlands 2009 55. 729 Neyers, Carneros 2008 54. 805 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2008 90. 1120 Pahlmeyer, Sonoma Valley 2005 90. 1153 Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley 2004 90. 944 Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley 2006 95. 841 Peter Michael “Belle Côte”, Knights Valley 2006 225. 712 Peter Michael “La Carriére”, Knights Valley 2006 205. 935 Peter Michael “La Carriére”, Knights Valley 2007 205. 924 Peter Michael “Ma Belle Fille”, Knights Valley 2006 205. 752 Peter Michael “Ma Belle Fille”, Knights Valley 2007 205. 1053 Peter Michael “Mon Plaisir”, Sonoma Valley 2006 240. 901 Peter Michael “Point Rouge”, Sonoma Valley 2006 400. 845 Plumpjack “Reserve”, Napa Valley 2007 105. 1005 Robert Keenan, Spring Mt. District 2006 52. 1129 Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley 2008 37. 916 Rodney Strong “Chalk Hill Vineyard”, Sonoma Valley 2009 45. 1016 Rombauer, Napa Valley 2010 70. 1027 Schug Carneros Estate Winery, Sonoma Valley 2006 40. 1201 Shafer “Red Shoulder Ranch”, Carneros 2006 110. 1004 Skylark “Alondra” “Middleridge Ranch”, Sonoma 2009 36. 1116 Sonoma-Cutrer “Les Pierres”, Sonoma 2007 75. 1044 Sonoma-Cutrer “Russian River Ranches”, Sonoma Valley 2009 44. 3018 Sonoma-Cutrer "Founders Reserve", Sonoma Valley3 Liter 1997 450. 711 Stag’s Leap “Arcadia”, Napa Valley 2007 80. 948 Stag’s Leap "Karia", Napa Valley 2007/08 65. 848 Steele “Steele Cuvee’, Lake County 2009 33. 1035 Talbott “Cuvee Carlotta”, Santa Lucia Highlands 2009 100. 919 Talbott “Diamond T”, Monterey 2008 100. 809 Talbott “Diamond T”, Monterey 2009 100. 1105 ZD “Reserve”, Napa Valley 2006 102.

33 being what they are, no description of this type can be exhaustive… so it tries to reflect merely what we have in our collection….

The “New World” is typically considered to be all the growing regions outside of the The “Old World” is “Old World” and whose wines typically considered to be are characterized by fruitier France, Italy and Spain impressions, lower acidity and whose wines are character- elevated alcohol levels. ized by earthier impressions, higher acidity and lower alcohol levels.

* yes, for purposes of clarity and space, we did have to leave off Carmenere, and the quite unique, delicious wines of South Africa on page 54. ed wine remains the most collected and savored of wines. Intensity, range of flavor, and complexity all conspire to make red wines more, well, interesting.

hat imparts interest to us? The quickest answer is, “That which we want to taste again…” and it is very much that simple, much like a good recipe or skillful presentation of food evokes that same response…

rom the beginnings of wine appre- ciation, one only knows the differ- ence after tasting different wines made from different regions by dif- ferent hands. Those differences show off red wine at its most powerful.

hat power is in its ability to take shape as light red or dark purple, assume the role of sauce or simply as backdrop to a meal; telescope the taster to its place of origin or inundate the senses with overwhelming texture and fruit flavors.

nd food has a parallel. Light food, spicy food, earthy food, hearty food and so on all have partners in wine, especially red wine. Sometimes that is as difficult as it is, choose a wine as heavy as the type of food you are hun- gry for…

ut should you feel adventurous, out of the normal routine, please feel free to ask us for those complex, out of the way suggestions to accompany your daily yearnings - and Bon Appetit. SPATBURGUNDER BEERENAUSLESE (spayt-brr-gund-er baron-ouse-lay-suh) is longhand GERMANY for German Pinot Noir ripened Bin Wine Vintage Price late and fermented dry. Most Robust, fine German Pinot I’ve 3332 Anselmann, Pfalz 375ml 2003 85. ever had…. Half bottle… These are the wines that make drinking red wine a joy. 5299 Drouhin Moulin-a-Vent 2008 40. 5382 Domaine Diochon Moulin-a-Vent 2007 42. Simple, no “bite”, easy to pair with the widest range of food. 5345 Domaine Diochon Moulin-a-Vent 2008 36. 5362 DuBoeuf Fleurie 2008 32. 5384 Thibault Liger-Belair “Vielles Vignes”Moulin-a-Vent 2009 54.

From the era of Charlemagne, dedicated generations of RED BURGUNDY vignerons have carved Burgundy into the AC Bourgogne single best Pinot Noir 4962 Bouchard 2003 35. vineyard. 4850 Capitain Gagnerot 2008 52. 5425 “Emotions de ”, Vincent Girardin 2005 42. 5364 Leroy 1995 50.

Cote de Nuits, or “slope of black RED BURGUNDY – CÔTE DE NUITS grapes” refers to the predominance of the black Hautes Côte de Nuits variety of Pinot - the Pinot Noir - 5310 Domaine Bertegna 2002 45. and the pinnacles of success it can reach here... 5304 Jean-Luc Joillot 2002 64.

Côte de Nuits-Villages 5468 Maison Louis Jadot 2008 54.

Within each village of Burgundy, wines are listed Marsannay alphabetically by producer with 5412 Bruno Clair “Les Vaudenelles” 2003 55. any vineyard designation in quo- tations. Gevrey-Chambertin 5061 Bouchard 2002 80. 4995 Bruno Clair 2003 75. 5409 Joseph Drouhin 2002 75. Specific vineyards of 5385 Bernard Dugat-Py, “Coeur de Roy” 2002 190. distinction have long been recognized and fetch the highest prices; these are listed in bold Gevrey-Chambertin, Premier Cru under headings that denote the 4955 “Clos St. Jacques”, G. Bartet 1993 107. level of their classification. 5317 "Les Cazetiers" , Bruno Clair 1993 130.

The lighter red wines, especially Burgundians, are classically matched with Duck, Foie Gras, white cheeses, and recently, Salmon...

36 There are 29 Grand Cru vineyard sites in Burgundy. The wines from these places are more intense in flavor, but not necessarily heavier in texture… All of them have been regarded for centuries as premier places for wine growing. Serving kings, emperors and popes, the wine made the Dukes of Burgundy some of the wealthiest, and therefore, politically important people of the Middle Ages

RED BURGUNDY – CÔTE DE NUITS (continued) The only color of juice to Bin Wine Vintage Price come out of most wine Gevrey-Chambertin, Grand Cru grapes is white... 5372 “Chambertin” , Leroy 1985 850. Skins alone give us color. 5450 “Chambertin” , Rossignol-Trapet 1991 120. 4800 “Chapelle-Chambertin” , Rossignol-Trapet 1993 163. In Burgundy, each vineyard is rated according to the history 5116 “Charmes-Chambertin”, Vincent Girardin 2003 200. and pedigree of its wines. 4750 “Latricières-Chambertin” , Rossignol-Trapet 1991 184.

If two, or more, Morey-St-Denis, Grand Cru Premier Cru rated vineyards’ grapes are blended together, 5050 “Clos Saint-Denis”, Vincent Girardin 2002 165. the wine is still rated a 5395 “Clos de la Roche”, Domaine Ponsot, "Cuvée Vielles Vignes" 1999 275. “Premier Cru” though the names of those vineyards are NOT listed on the label.

Chambolle-Musigny 5314 Vincent Girardin 2005 90. 4778 Vincent Girardin 2006 81. Producer’s names listed here with no vineyard name before them have either used unrated vineyards, OR Chambolle-Musigny, Grand Cru they have blended 5266 “Musigny”, Comtes de Vogüe, “Vielles Vignes” 1990 1160. differently rated vineyards into the same wine. 5111 “Bonnes Mares”, Nicolas Potel 2003 320. These wines only qualify for the village name itself on their label.

37 Vougeot is an incredibly RED BURGUNDY – CÔTE DE NUITS (continued) large vineyard for Bin Wine Vintage Price Burgundy and as such displays a variation from Clos Vougeot , Grand Cru producer to producer that is 5457 Joseph Drouhin 1995 195. otherwise unknown for single appellation Vosne-Romanee Burgundy… 5452 Emmanuel Rouget 1996 185. 5103 Mongeard-Mugneret 2003 81. “The first duty of wine Vosne-Romanee, Premier Cru is to be red, 5059 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti 2009 400. second, to be Flagey-Echezeaux, Grand Cru Burgundy.” 3085 “Grands-Échezeaux”, Mongeard-Mugneret Magnum 1990 500. -the late, great Nuits St. George, Premier Cru Harry Waugh 5341 “Les Damodes”, Henri et Gilles Remoriquet 2002 190.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti- Grand Cru The Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is recognized for producing the finest red Burgundies from this temperamental region... These 5 vineyards are among their “Grand Cru” sites, meaning the best of their own and considered among the greatest of the 29 Grand Crus in northern Burgundy.

Bin Wine Vintage Price 5286 “Échezeaux” 2004 700. 6014 “Échezeaux” 2005 800. 5474 “Échezeaux” 2009 620.

5295 “Grands-Échezeaux” 2009 1000.

4976 “La Tache” 2004 2000. 5192 “La Tache” 2007 1750. 5463 “La Tache” 2009 2000.

6016 “Richebourg” 2005 2300. 5260 “Richebourg” 2007 1450.

5470 “Romanée-St-Vivant” 1990 1640. 5140 “Romanée-St-Vivant” 1996 845. 4875 “Romanée-St-Vivant” 2009 1750.

38 RED BURGUNDY – CÔTE DE BEAUNE Bin Wine Vintage Price While the Cote de Beaune, Premier Cru Beaune is primarily 5414 “Beaune-Grèves”, Bouchard “Vigne de l’Enfant Jesus” 2001 80. known for its white wines, a number of great reds 5380 “Clos des Mouches”, Joseph Drouhin 1993 150. come from these villages 4857 “Clos des Mouches”, Joseph Drouhin 1997 113. around and south of the 5465 “Clos des Mouches”, Joseph Drouhin 2001 120. city of Beaune. 5410 “Beaune-Grèves”, Leroy 1985 300.

Chorey-les-Beaune 5052 Joseph Drouhin 2009 50. Again, Grand Cru and Hautes-Cote de Beaune Premier Cru vineyards are 5277 Domaine de Prieure 2002 42. capable of producing better wines and cost more for that experience, Savigny-lès-Beaune , Premier Cru yet a fine idea of 5190 Joseph Drouhin 1997 73. Burgundy can be had from Savigny, Aloxe-Corton, Premier Cru Volnay, Pommard and so on… 5490 “Les Valozières”, Bitouzet-Prieur 1990 125. 5420 Joseph Drouhin 2003 60. 4824 Joseph Drouhin 2005 80. Aloxe-Corton, Grand Cru 5405 “Corton Les Rognets”, Liger-Belair 2005 200.

Pommard Good value 5445 Joseph Drouhin 1999 60. producers are: 3890 Maison Louis Jadot 2009 118. Boillot, Drouhin Pommard, Premier Cru and Girardin. 4735 “Les Grands Epenots”, Vincent Girardin 2003 90. 5203 “Les Grands Epenots”, Vincent Girardin 2005 120. 5454 “Rugiens”, Domaine Louis Jadot 2008 80. If, like me, you are Volnay searching for the best Bur- 5451 Joseph Drouhin 2009 110. gundian deals, look for Volnay, Premier Cru the wines from villages who don’t always make 4992 “Les Caillerets”, Bouchard 2002 80. “the cut” and in good 5500 “Pitures”, Jean-Marc Boillot 1996 115. years you will have a great wine for less money… Chassagne-Montrachet, Premier Cru 5136 Bernard Morey, “Vieilles Vignes” 2003 75. 5245 Bernard Morey, “Vieilles Vignes” 2005 80. ...a good place to start is in the village Santenay of Santenay. 4978 “Clos de la Confrerie”, Vincent Girardin 1996 152. 5325 “Bieveau”, Paul Pernot 2005 59.

Santenay, Premier Cru 6224 “Morgeot”, Vincent Girardin 2003 200. The Chalonnais district to 6163 “Morgeot”, Vincent Girardin 2004 178. the south offers great wines at better prices in warm years like 2003. RED BURGUNDY – CHALONNAIS Mercurey 39 4952 Bouchard Père et Fils 2003 34. OREGON PINOT NOIR Bin Wine Vintage Price Of all the sections of this wine list, I want MORE 5118 A to Z Wineworks 2009 44. Oregon Pinot Noirs to choose 5275 Archery Summit, “Arcus Estate” 2006 160. from… 5088 Argyle 2010 42.

Far from the commercial 5162 Beaux Freres 2006 95. consistencies that have made other places of the world 5236 Beaux Freres 2007 105. famous for their wines, 5360 Beaux Frères “Beaux Frères Vineyard” 2008 150. Oregon’s producers manage 5040 Beaux Frères “Belles Soeurs” 2003 95. to maintain a tangible 5001 Beaux Frères “Les Cousins” 2009 58. idiosyncrasy within the 5006 Beaux Frères “The Upper Terrace”, parameters of the Pinot Noir. Ribbon Ridge 2006 160. This makes me continue to 5131 Benton Lane 2008 45. want more than will ever be available to one restaurant… 5402 Bergström “Bergström Vineyard” 2006 180. 5208 Bergström “Bergström Vineyard” 2007 140. 5475 Bergström “deLancelotti Vineyard” 2006 165. 5017 Bergström “deLancelotti Vineyard” 2007 135. 5440 Bergström “Shea Vineyard” 2006 155. As in Burgundy, Mother 5173 Bergström “Shea Vineyard” 2007 140. Nature is not always kind to the 4950 Cameron “Abbey Ridge” 2009 110. vines here, but the last few years in Oregon have been 5180 Cloudline Cellars 2007 40. remarkably good. 5193 Coelho “Atracao” 2010 42. 4991 Coelho “Paciencia” 2008 85. 5312 Cristom Vineyards “Eileen Vineyard” 2007 85. 5159 Cristom Vineyards “Eileen Vineyard” 2008 98. And the Oregonians have been at it since the mid-70’s, but they 5280 Cristom Vineyards “Louise Vineyard” 2006 85. got their first real boost when 5020 Cristom Vineyards “Louise Vineyard” 2008 98. Burgundian vineyards topped 5365 Cristom Vineyards “Signature Cuvée” 2004 140. the million dollar per acre mark; French producers like 4865 Domaine Drouhin 2007 90. Joseph Drouhin looked to Ore- gon for the next great Pinot 4831 Domaine Drouhin 2008 90. Noir region of the world. 5230 Domaine Drouhin “Laurène” 2001 150. 5234 Domaine Drouhin “Laurène” 2002 140. 5104 Domaine Drouhin “Laurène” 2003 135. 5004 Domaine Drouhin “Laurène” 2004 125. 5158 Domaine Drouhin “Laurène” 2006 115.

40 5172 Domaine Serene “Evanstad Reserve” 2007 125. 5460 Domaine Serene “Grace Vineyard” 2005 200. 5477 Domaine Serene “Grace Vineyard” 2006 220. OREGON PINOT NOIR (continued) Bin Wine Vintage Price 5225 Elk Cove Vineyards 2008 48. 4801 Elk Cove Vineyards “La Boheme” 2009 85. 5049 Elk Cove Vineyards “Mount Richmond” 2009 85. 4784 Elk Cove Vineyards “Reserve” 2006 160. 5165 Elk Cove Vineyards “Roosevelt” 2008 125. 5089 Elk Cove Vineyards “Roosevelt” 2009 125. My desire for more 5282 Erath 2008 56. Oregon Pinot Noirs only makes 5330 Ken Wright 2009 49. me more critical of all the Pinots available in the market. 4578 Ken Wright Cellars “Abbott Claim Vineyard” 2007 100. These are the best out there that 4980 Ken Wright Cellars “Abbott Claim Vineyard” 2010 110. are not sold exclusively at their 4671 Ken Wright Cellars “Freedom Hill Vineyard” 2007 100. wineries. 4671 Ken Wright Cellars “Freedom Hill Vineyard” 2008 100. 4671 Ken Wright Cellars “Freedom Hill Vineyard” 2009 100. 5182 Ken Wright Cellars “Guadalupe Vineyard” 2008 105. 5244 Ken Wright Cellars “McCrone Vineyard” 2007 115. 5075 Ken Wright Cellars “McCrone Vineyard” 2008 105. 4977 Ken Wright Cellars “McCrone Vineyard” 2009 105. 4657 Ken Wright Cellars “McCrone Vineyard” 2010 115. Idaho’s vineyards are maturing 4990 Ken Wright Cellars “Meredith Mitchell” 2009 105. and with them the complexity 5106 Ken Wright Cellars “Meredith Mitchell” 2010 115. and the range of wines produced. 5094 Ken Wright Cellars “Nysa Vineyard” 2008 105. This is the first of many more 5134 Ken Wright Cellars “Nysa Vineyard” 2009 105. delicious wines to come. 4939 Ken Wright Cellars “Savoya” 2007 100. From the furthest south that red 4833 Ken Wright Cellars “Shea Vineyard” 2007 110. wine grapes will reliably mature, 4810 Ken Wright Cellars “Shea Vineyard” 2009 120. New Zealand is making big 4851 Le Cadeau 2009 68. strides towards making Pinot Noir worthy of 5376 Le Cadeau “Equinoxe” 2009 80. attention… 5148 Rex Hill “Jacob-Hart Vineyard” 2007 90. And again, we’d like to try more 5152 Rex Hill “Reserve” 2006 75. of these as well…! 5087 Rex Hill 2009 54. 5352 Scott Paul 2008 60. 5056 Van Duzer 2007 54. 5251 Willakenzie “Aliette” 2008 86. 4834 Witness Tree “Chainsaw” 2010 38. PINOT NOIR FROM NEW ZEALAND 4947 Huia, Marlborough 2006 55. 4704 Nautilus, Marlborough 2009 45. 4860 Whitehaven, Marlborough 2006/07 40. “” Explained: Grapes reflect the environment where they are grown more transparently than any other fruit.

Hence, all the factors that make up that environment or location for that vine compose what is referred to as “terroir”.

The direct Latin translation “of the earth” really does not comprehend it either. Add to that translation: sunshine, fog, gravel, cay, heat, cold, wet, dry, slope, drainage and the all-important “hand-of-man”.

The tending and care the “hand-of-man” provides for vines make great wines possible. Untended grapes make very poor wine indeed. 41

Winemakers who designate which vineyard grew the grapes are showing their pride in that place…. and usually for good reason... CALIFORNIA PINOT NOIR Bin Wine Vintage Price 5048 Acacia, Carneros 2007 45.

5321 Balletto “Burnside Road”, Russian River Valley 2009 105. California’s Pinot Noirs are ripe 5000 Barnett “Tina Marie Vineyard”, Russian River Valley 2007 70. and flavorful; as such, they are companions to heavier foods and 5254 Belle Glos, "Clark & Telephone Vineyard", Santa Barbera 2007 110. more aggressive meth- 4796 Belle Glos “Las Alturas”, Santa Lucia Highlands 2008 90. ods of 4751 Belle Glos “Las Alturas”, Santa Lucia Highlands 2009 100. cooking... 5220 Belle Glos, "Taylor Lane Vineyard", Sonoma 2006 110. 5130 Belle Glos, "Taylor Lane Vineyard", Sonoma 2007 110.

5204 Brewer-Clifton “Mt. Carmel”, Santa Rita Hills 2005 105.

5025 Cakebread, Anderson Valley 2006 115.

5210 Chalone, Chalone AVA 2004 69. There are delicious examples from lots of 5290 Clos du Val, Carneros 2007 45. places, but for me, the most captivating CA Pinots come from 5038 DuMOL, Russian River Valley 2006 125. Santa Barbara and the 5435 DuMOL, Russian River Valley 2008 125. Russian River 5058 DuMOL, “Estate”, Russian River Valley 2008 160. Valley… 5205 DuMOL, “Finn”, Russian River Valley 2006 180. 4975 DuMOL, “Ryan”, Green Valley 2003 190. 4930 DuMOL, “Ryan”, Green Valley 2004 190. 4575 DuMOL, “Ryan”, Green Valley 2006 190. 5200 DuMOL, “Ryan”, Green Valley 2008 190. They provide Pinots of distinctive flavor... That is, they taste like where they come 4958 Estancia, "Pinnacles", Monterey County 2010 35. from. And in the 5065 Etude, Sonoma 2008 80. world of imitators, it makes them 5241 Failla “Keefer Ranch”, Russian River Ranches 2009 110. distinctive. 4917 Flowers, Sonoma Coast 2008 110. 42 5160 Frei Brothers “Reserve”, Russian River Valley 2007/08 45. CALIFORNIA PINOT NOIR Bin Wine Vintage Price 5257 Goldeneye, Anderson Valley 2007 125. 5211 Goldeneye, Anderson Valley 2008 125. 5306 Goldeneye, Anderson Valley 2009 125. The riper flavors of California’s Pinot Noir 5306 Goldeneye “Gowan Creek” Anderson Valley 2006 155. wines have made prominent reviewers 5201 Gundlach-Bundschu “Rhinefarm Vineyard” nominate them as the Sonoma Valley 2004 80. most flavorful Pinot Noirs in the US. 5149 Hangtime, Arroyo Seco 2008 28.

5243 Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Sonoma Coast 2005 140. Although the Pinot grow- ers of Oregon might not 5135 La Crema, Sonoma Coast 2008/2010 40. feel the same way, these riper, bold flavors are excellent “bridge” wines 5070 Logan by Talbott “Sleepy Hollow Vineyard” between hearty and more Santa Lucia Highlands 2009 42. delicate dishes. 5191 Lynmar Estate, Russian River Valley 2007 105. 4953 Mark West 2009 29. 5046 Meiomi 2010 52.

5448 Migration by Duckhorn, Anderson Valley 2008 62.

5090 Morgan “Reserve”, Monterey 1999 105.

5315 Navarro, Anderson Valley 2007 70.

5036 Pahlmeyer, Sonoma Coast 2007 130. 5495 Patz & Hall “Chenoweth Vineyard”, Russian River 2009 100. Belle Glos, 5093 Peter Michael “Le Moulin Rouge”, DuMol, Santa Lucia Highlands 2006 250. Goldeneye, 5246 Rodney Strong, Russian River Valley 2009 46. Pahlmeyer, 5175 Roessler “Alder Springs”, Mendocino 2004 80. Talbott and Williams- 5028 Sanford Winery, "La Rinconada Vineyard", Santa Barbara 2000 97. Selyem…

4795 Steele, Carneros 2007 40. 5060 Talbott, Monterey 2007 70. 5274 Talbott “Diamond T Vineyard”, Monterey 2009 110. 5472 Williams-Selyem, Russian River Valley 2008 140.

43 ZINFANDEL AND ITS BLENDS Zinfandel is the Bin Wine Vintage Price epitome of “good time red wine”. 621 Alexander Valley Vineyards "Sin Zin", Alexander Valley 2007 38. 521 Alexander Valley Vineyards "Redemption", Dry Creek Valley2007 54.

Spicy, ripe and forward 606 Cline "Ancient Vines" 2008/2009 38. flavors show some 335 Duckhorn “Paraduxx”, Napa Valley 2007 60. characteristic black raspberry fruit and 519 Folie a Deux, Amador 2008 45. varying degrees of 421 Forgeron, Columbia Valley 2003 55. pepper-yness - not to mention robust alcohol 121 Forgeron, Columbia Valley 2006 60. levels! 429 Orin Swift, “The Prisoner”, Napa Valley 2009/2010 65. 510 Orin Swift, “Saldo”, Napa Valley 2008/2009 50. 613 Renwood “Grandmere”, California 2006 54. 226 Ridge “East Bench”, Paso Robles 2009 46. Enjoy these wines with 205 Ridge, “Geyserville”, Sonoma 2004 62. nearly any non-fish menu. But be careful, 411 Ridge, “Geyserville”, Sonoma 2007 62. they are very difficult to 214 Ridge, “Geyserville”, Sonoma 2008 65. stop drinking! 624 Ridge “Lytton Springs”, Sonoma 2008 65. 530 Ridge “Pagani Ranch”, Sonoma 2009 65. 120 Ridge, Paso Robles 2007 52. 307 Ridge, Paso Robles 2009 52. 402 Rombauer, Napa Valley 2008 56. 612 Seghesio “Old Vine”, Sonoma 2007/2009 55. 117 Seghesio “Home Ranch”, Alexander Valley 2007 60. 415 Storybook Mountain “Eastern Exposures”, Napa Valley 2008 86. 122 Storybook Mountain “Estate Reserve”, Napa Valley 2006 100. 115 Storybook Mountain “Mayacamas Range”, Napa Valley 2008 60. 219 van Ruiten “Old Vine”, Lodi 2009 32.

44 SPAIN Bin Wine Vintage Price

Rioja The wine renaissance in Spain is 4625 Conde de Valdemar, Riserva 2004 42. in full swing with wines that cost little compared to their peers in 4576 Marqués de Cáceres, Crianza 2006 28. other parts of the world. 4001 Martin Cendoya, Riserva 2004 65. 4656 Palacios Remondo “La Vendimia” 2007 26. Pesquera remains one of the best wineries in Spain. Their wines Duero display a dramatically inexpensive 4556 Condado de Haza 2005 50. grace and range of flavor - espe- cially with age. 4590 Condado de Haza 2006 50. 4570 Condado de Haza 2007 50. 4646 Condado de Haza, "Alenza" 1995 210. 4614 Condado de Haza, "Alenza" 1996 180. The pricier, and younger, wines 4701 Condado de Haza, "Alenza" 1999 180. are everything a Cabernet drinker 4604 Convento San Francisco 2002 75. would hope for - richness, depth of flavor and 4485 Bodegas Pesquera, "Janus" 1995 350. intense flavor. 4626 Bodegas Pesquera 1994 120. 4703 Bodegas Pesquera 2008 80. 4443 Bodegas Pesquera “Reserva” 2007 140. 4579 Antonio Barcelo Secreto “Reserva” 2003 54. 4670 Vega-Sicilia, "Valbuena" 1988 165. 4582 Vina Mayor, Reserva 2003 54.

Catalunya 4621 Cims de Porrera “Solanes” 2007 54. 4489 Torres, “Coronas” 2002 25. 4525 Vall Llach 2002 138. 4632 Vall Llach “Embruix” 2007 45.

Around Spain remains the staple 4581 Dehesa la Granja, Castilla y Leon 2004 45. of Spanish red wine-making - 4610 El Vinculo, La Mancha 2003 55. and it makes intense, flavorful versions from our West Coast as 4652 Crapula, Jumilla 2008 34. well... 4341 Numanthia “Termes”, Toro 2008 54. Garnacha is merely the name for SPANISH IMMIGRANTS Grenache in Spain, so expect a spicy version of medium-bodied Washington red with an enormous amount of 4661 Brian Carter “Corrida” 2007 62. food appeal. 3955 K Vintners “Guido” 2005 90. Graciano is often vinified along- 218 Seven Hills Tempranillo 2004 54. side and blended with Tem- pranillo for some intensely inter- Lodi, California esting wines - as this one is as well 431 Bokisch Garnacha 2004 35. - expect bigger tannins here, how- ever; just eat heartier foods! 517 Bokisch Graciano 2003 45. 45 SOUTHERN ITALY & THE ISLANDS Italian wines are renowned for their Bin Wine Vintage Price crackling acidity on the palate—the acidity that makes food taste 4162 Baglio del Sole Nero d’Avola, Sicily 2006 25. soooo good! 4182 Contrada Ragabo Nero d’Avola, Sicily 2006 25. 4234 Don Felice “Terre del Grico”, Puglia 2003 48. Southern Italy is well-regarded for warm, 4255 Planeta “Cerasuolo di Vittoria” 2008 42. very rich, sometimes alcoholic red wines that convey a dried grape character to 4223 Planeta “La Segreta”, Sicily 2007 38. them. Usually, they also show a softer 4504 Cosimo Taurino, “Patriglione”, Brindisi 1993 70. texture on the palate and an affinity for tomato-based cuisines... 4114 Villa Carafa , Campania 2003 40.

EMILIA-ROMAGNA Many of the Central districts of Italy ex- port the wines that have made them well- 4070 San Valentino “Scabi”, Sangioveto 2004 30. known since Caesar; and many of these 4356 San Valentino “Terra di Covignano” are variants of - which trans- lates from the old Latin as Sangiovese di Romagna 2003 70. “Blood of Jove”. FRIULI Friuli red would not normally be a wine I 4187 Meroi “Nestri” 2008 70. could recommend, but for this Merlot based red, it is a mineral-rich, fine wine experience. TUSCANY 4360 2008 40. 4201 Antinori “Santa Cristina” 2010 32. 4298 Avignonesi, Rosso di Toscana 2003 30. 4198 Badia a Coltibuono, Sangioveto 1990 125. 4048 San Polo “Rubio” Montalcino 2009 34. wine has its first 3803 Tenuta La Badiola Maremma “642” 2009 36. mention in history when its distinctive fiaschi bottles were described in 1399. TUSCANY - CHIANTI 3987 Antinori Classico “Riserva” 2004 58. Its growing popularity spawned fakes so in 1716 the Medici Grand Duke 4663 Antinori “Peppoli” 2006 54. Cosimo III first defined the limited zone 4349 Frescobaldi “Nipozzano”, Colli Rufina 2007 40. of Chianti, now known as Chianti Classico. 4135 La Massa Classico 2000 60. 4259 Ruffino Classico “Reserve Ducale D’Oro” 2004/2005 75.

46 “SUPER” TUSCANS Bin Wine Vintage Price 4170 Antinori “Solaia” 2001 255. Then, a few Tuscan vintners got the idea 4346 Antinori “Solaia” 2004 380. that adding some Cabernet Sauvignon 4270 Antinori “” 2006 165. would bolster the 4310 Antinori “Tignanello” 2008 170. intensity of their wines. 4180 Banfi “Summus” 2003 110. 3938 Frescobaldi “Luce delle Vitae” 2004 130. 4178 Frescobaldi “Luce delle Vitae” 2007 150. They were summarily dismissed by the 4119 Podere Ciano “Montegrossoli” Gaiole 2005 34. Italian government and 4126 Poggio al Tesoro “Sondraia”, 2008 90. summarily embraced by wine 3828 Sanleone 2001 80. cognoscenti around the world. A brilliant 4045 Tenuta Dell’ , Bolgheri 2000 275. marketing wag dubbed them “Super Tuscans” and we proudly offer 4369 Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia, Bolgheri 2004 280. these examples… 4347 Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia, Bolgheri 2005 275. 4181 Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia, Bolgheri 2007 310. 4098 Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia, Bolgheri 2008 310. 4510 Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia “Le Serre Nuove”, They personify the world’s desire for rich, Bolgheri 2008 105. full-bodied, BIG wines that are long-lived 3920 Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia “Masseto”, and immediately delicious. These wines Bolgheri 2004 488. pair best with simpler preparations 4066 Tenuta Dell’ Ornellaia “Masseto”, of quality ingredients like Bolgheri 2007 780. Prime Beef, Elk, Bison and Lamb. 4240 , “Sassicaia”, Bolgheri 2000 325. 4149 Tenuta San Guido, “Sassicaia”, Bolgheri 2008 325. 4362 Tenuta Terra Rossa, "Oltré", Cosimi 1998 85. TUSCANY- BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO I think of Brunello as one of those wines 4195 Altesino 1990 165. that everyone should have at least once in 3954 Altesino 1994 140. their life. 4207 Antinori “Pian delle Vigne” 2003 105. 4165 Cerbaiona 1997 185. 4218 Cosimi "Terra Rossa" 1997 105. They play a range of styles from light Pinot Noir-ish textures to the opaque, 4290 Cosimi "Terra Rossa" 1998 155. brooding wines that appeal to our most 4408 Cosimi "Terra Rossa" 1999 145. hedonistic sensitivities. Some can be put in 3956 Gaja “Sugarille” 1999 250. a meal where Cabernet Sauvignon would 4138 Mocali 2006 80. fit… 4354 Sanguineti 1999 97. 4386 Siro Pacenti 2006 130. TUSCANY A bit further south, the wines of ROSSO DI MONTALCINO gained regard as being 4296 Siro Pacenti 2009 54. more refined, and finer, than Chianti but TUSCANY only the best ones, or the Vino Nobile... VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 4246 Antinori “La Braccesca” 2006 58 The second wine of Montepulciano is simply “Rosso”, or 4358 Sanguineti 2005 55. “Red” and a fine way to get a semblance of 3952 Valdipiatta 2006 56. an idea about its big brother for a better price... TUSCANY ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO 4444 Antinori “La Braccesca” Sabazio 2008 28. 4088 Cosimi “Terra Rossa” 2000 45. 4260 Frescobaldi “Campo ai Sassi” 2004 35. 47 4115 Valdipiatta 2007 40. Even Italy’s biggest reds retain a crackling acidity that conjures CENTRAL ITALY - ADRIATIC every flavor from a meal… Bin Wine Vintage Price 3895 Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d’ 2007 36. 4103 Marchetti Rosso Conero, Marches 2008 25.

CENTRAL ITALY - UMBRIA 4309 Arnaldo-Caprai, di Montefalco 2000 150. Out of Italy’s great cold north, there do emerge some great red 4649 Arnaldo-Caprai, Sagrantino di Montefalco 2001 180. wines and this one.... is a grape variety making a rich, yet crisp mildly spicy red for bouillabaisse, cioppino and other NORTHEASTERN ITALY - TRENTINO red sauces... one to pair with 4062 de Tarczal Marzamino “Husar” 2005 48. lighter Italian or Mediterranean cuisines….

Some of the French-born Syrah NORTHEASTERN ITALY – ALTO ADIGE grape makes it into these other 3940 Caldaro Lagrein “Spigel” 2003 50. wise indigenous Italian red blends to create a delicious variation NORTHEASTERN ITALY - VENETO When Chianti’s reputation was 4210 Bolla 2010 24. suffering, Valpolicella took over as 4146 Tedeschi, Classico 2005 35. Italy’s everyday red on restaurant tables. 4294 Villa Erbice Classico 2001 36. 4166 Zenato, Superiore, Ripassa 2008 50. Ripasso/Ripassa are darker, richer, fuller examples, blended with some of the flavor VENETO - AMARONE CLASSICO characteristics of the Amarone 4501 Allegrini 2007 170. wines opposite... 4338 Bertani 2000 150. 4340 Bertani “Villa Arvedi” 2006 90. Amarone was initially conceived as 4228 La Salette 2007 105. a sweet wine - instead when it fermented to dryness it was 4018 Masi “Costasera” 2006 115. “amarone” and has become one of 4147 Tommasi 2005 120. the great, dark, intense wine 4076 Zenato 2004 140. values available…. 4313 Zonin 2007 125.

“Amaro” is Italian for “bitter” and refers to the instances when the dried-grape process does not stop soon enough to make sweet wine, but continues on to make “dry” or “bitter” wine. And quite dry… “Amarone” is a deep, rich, dry red built for hearty fare from Lamb to Elk to Beef ... How do they dry the grapes? Traditionally, on racks in the ceiling rafters 48 of the tops of buildings. So Amarone is a wine made not in the cellar, nor the vineyard but the attic... NORTHWESTERN ITALY – PIEDMONT Bin Wine Vintage Price 4550 Eugenio Bocchio “Sua di Giacomo” 2001 68. a delicious and fairly rich blend of 60% and 40% Barbera Barbera and make for Alba some of the world’s friendliest red 4007 Giuseppe Cortese Barbera d’Alba 2008 42. wines for everyday use - which is exactly how the Italians use them. 4094 Renato Ratti Barbera d’Alba 2006 36. Low in bite, but big on fresh acid- 4263 Giuseppe Cortese Barbera d’Alba 2010 46. ity these wines make food flavors 4257 Giuseppe Cortese Dolcetto d’Alba 2007 42. resound on your Langhe palate… 4387 Einaudi, Dolcetto di Dogliani 2008 44. 4205 Mauro Barbero “Moré” 2003 32. 4505 Gaja, “Conteisa” 2001 300. 3984 Gaja “Sito Moresco” 2005 90. 4319 Gaja “Sori San Lorenzo” 2001 460. 3812 Gaja “Sori San Lorenzo” 2003 780. I have to respect Italian 4203 Giuseppe Cortese Nebbiolo 2008 49. culture for NOT having a 4217 Marchesi di Gresy Nebbiolo “Martinenga” 2010 45. phrase that says, 4052 Parusso, Nebbiolo 2005 50. “He’s drunk”... 4183 Gaja 2004 350. The phrase in Italian 4070 Gaja 2006 350. translates as, 4069 Bruno Giacosa “Rabaja” 2004 380. “He hasn’t had 4215 Marcarini “Pertinance” 2004 85. enough to eat.” 4108 Poderi Elia “Serracapelli” 2000 83. 4040 Prinsi, “Gallina” 1996 130. Cheers to Italian culture!

49 NORTHWESTERN ITALY PIEDMONT (continued) Region Bin Wine Vintage Price Barolo 4154 Anselma, "Vigna Rionda" 1997 79. Piedmont or “foot of the mountains” is known for its everyday 4264 Cogno “Cascina Nuova” 2006 80. reds in Barbera & Dolcetto. 4051 Damilano “Brunate” 2006 150. 4157 Damilano “Cannubi” 2006 150. 4214 Damilano “Lecinquevigne” 2005 75. But the region is most widely famous for its renditions of the 4017 Gaja “Dagromis” 2003 165. Nebbiolo grape in the towns of Barolo and 4100 Gianni Gagliardo 1998 90. Barbaresco. 4305 Gianni Gagliardo, "Preve" 1997 175.

4116 Bruno Giacosa, "Falletto di Serralunga" 2003 245. 4225 Bruno Giacosa, "Falletto di Serralunga" 2004 245.

Barolo has grown Nebbiolo 3020 Marcarini Magnum 2001 160. grapes for as long as the 3975 Marcarini “Brunate” 2003 100. elders can remember and 4230 Marchesi di Barolo 2000 90. even farther back into “the fog” 4184 Marchesi di Barolo 2003 90. than that…

The wines range from 4120 Palladino, “Vigna Broglio” 1995 100. crisp and lighter to the 4252 Palladino, “Vigna Broglio” 1997 130. super-premium 6006 Palladino, “Vigna Broglio” 1999 130. examples of hedonistic, 4002 Paruso “Mariondino” 2003 135. tongue and taste pleasing nectar. I wish there were words. 4244 Pio Cesare 2005 100. 4153 E. Pira e Figli, “Cannubi” 2001 130. 4072 Poderi Colla “Bussia” 2001 90. When looking for a lighter 3906 Poderi Colla “Bussia” 2003 75. example choose Palladino… 4054 Poderi Einaudi 2001 95. 4104 Poderi Einaudi, “Cannubi” 2001 130. A weightier wine is made by 4035 Poderi Einaudi, “Cannubi” 2003 135. Einaudi… 4047 Poderi Einaudi, “Costa Grimaldi” 2001 125. 4160 Tre Donne 2003 89.

50 ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS Region Bin Wine Vintage Price Washington 626 Leonetti Cellar Sangiovese, Walla Walla 2001 90. Easily one of the most over- 607 Leonetti Cellar Sangiovese, Walla Walla 2002 105. looked section of this and 418 Leonetti Cellar Sangiovese, Walla Walla 2003 105. many wine lists - these are 542 Leonetti Cellar Sangiovese, Walla Walla 2004 105. balanced red wines with 126 Leonetti Cellar Sangiovese, Walla Walla 2009 110. distinctive characteristics. 111 Lone Canary Sangiovese, Wahluke Slope 2007 30. 520 Mannina Cellars Sangiovese, Seven Hills 2009 39. Their lack of popularity keeps the prices fairer… 413 Saggi by the Longshadows Project with the Folonari family Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah 2004 75. 235 Saggi by the Longshadows Project with the Folonari family Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah 2007 75. Just like their 145 Sinclair Estate Vineyard Sangiovese, Walla Walla 2008 54. Old World counterparts, 331 Tranche Barbera, Columbia Valley 2006 46. these are “cook-friendly” 346 Walla Walla Vintners Sangiovese 2009 38. wines helping to highlight 343 Woodward Canyon Barbera, Walla Walla 2009 48. flavors in food.

California 324 Ramian “La Morra” Dolcetto/Nebbiolo, “Cinnamon Hill Vineyard”, Sierra Foothills 2004 72

GRAPES TASTES OR GEOGRAPHY?

New World wine labels tell us the GRAPE that produced them, Old World wine labels focus on the PLACE that produced them. Nowhere is this geo-centrism more true than France and Italy. A few tastes and you will know why different “terroirs”, or “vine environments”, get so much attention...

After a comparative tasting, like the ones listed on page 3, no one will have to explain it to your taste buds…. “Place influences a wine’s taste.”

However, to say that a wine HAS to taste of a place in order to be great is someone trying to get you to buy THEIR wine.

Great wines are made by places where the grapes grew and by winemakers who understand the grapes they have.

The more we humble tasters understand this, the less we worry about who may be “right” and the better ALL our wines taste!

51 NORTHERN RHONE VALLEY Bin Wine Vintage Price Wines of the Northern Rhone Cote-Rotie Valley are primarily composed of Syrah - but the 3829 Delas Frères “Seigneur de Maugiron” 2007 110. towns here are also allowed to 3612 E. Guigal 2007 105. blend in their other traditional grape variety: 3681 Nicolas Perrin 2007 145. Viognier…. Yes, a white wine 3604 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "Les Jumelles" 1997 85. grape….

Hermitage/Ermitage Expect dark, black fruit and earth flavors from the younger 3651 Delas Frères “les Bessards” 2007 165. wines, but a more elegant style from the older wines. 3636 E. Guigal 2003 180. 3825 Nicolas Perrin 2008 190. Common descriptors of these wines include: 3670 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" 2000 195. violets, tar, truffle and black 3662 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" 2003 265. olive. Whoa. 3684 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" 2004 250.

Below a nebulous line across Crozes Hermitage the river, the North becomes 3621 Delas Freres “Domaine des Grands Chemins” 2007 55. South and some of the lesser known communes, including SOUTHERN RHONE VALLEY the generic Cotes-du-Rhone produce some of my favorite Gigondas wines in the world… 3630 Domaine la Bouissiere 2004 58. 3821 Domaine les Pallieres 2006 65. 3766 Domaine les Pallieres “Terrasse du Diable” 2007 62. While my personal preferences are no exclusive 3887 Domaine les Pallieres “Terrasse du Diable” 2008 56. reason to recommend wines, 3908 Domaine Santa Duc “Hautes ” 2004 63. these remain “unknown” enough to demonstrate the 3758 Paul Jaboulet Aine 2005 45. best face of “supply-side 3886 Perrin “La Gille” 2007 58. economics” ... Lirac 3626 Domaine du Joncier 2008 40. That is, in that they remain Rasteau better red wines than their 3900 Perrin “L’Andeol” 2003 35. price-peers… 3620 Domaine Santa Duc “Les Blovac” 2001 30. Vinsobres While there is also Syrah, like their Northern peers, the wines 3935 Perrin “Les Cornuds” 2007 35. here are more likely to be Côtes du Rhône-Villages based around Grenache and sometimes Mourvedre; overall, 3802 Domaine du Couron 2008 30. they are more generous and display a warm Côtes du Rhône range of flavors to play off of 3755 Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2009 62. the foods one would find here: charcuterie, seafood, herbed 3761 Domaine Clape 2008 68. cheeses and game. 3720 Domaine Font de Michelle, “Font du Vent” 2002 26. 4996 les Moirets 2007 38. PROVENCE - BANDOL 52 3632 Domaine Tempier 2007 85. 3715 Domaine Tempier “Cabassou” 2007 167. 3671 Domaine Tempier “La Tourtine” 2009 175. SOUTHERN RHONE VALLEY CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE Châteauneuf-du-Pape, (New House of the Pope) is Bin Wine Vintage Price easily the most famous 3698 Château de Beaucastel 1996 180. region of the Rhone Valley and a great “buy” to this 3722 Château de Beaucastel 2000 180. day... 3646 Château de Beaucastel 2004 140. 3752 Château de Beaucastel 2005 190. 3702 Château de Beaucastel 2006 170. This , like all of 3688 Château de Beaucastel 2007 210. them, have become more 3735 Château de Beaucastel 2008 130. expensive with consumer awareness and 3601 Château de Beaucastel 2009 130. currency values… 3930 Château de Beaucastel "Hommage à Jacques Perrin" 2005 750. 3676 Château de Beaucastel "Hommage à Jacques Perrin" 2007 750. 3977 Château de Beaucastel "Hommage à Jacques Perrin" 2009 760. But that has always been true. The wines of this grow- 3730 Château La Nerthe 2003 75. ing region 3669 Château La Nerthe "Cuvée des Cadettes" 2001 180. demonstrate that robust wine can be spicy with 3748 Château Rayas 1978 1930. or without the 3848 Domaine de Caillou “Les Quartz” 2005 150. gaminess of Southern France and either way, the tannic 3660 Domaine de Cristia 2006 85. bite of these wines is much 3840 Domaine de Cristia, “Renaissance” 2004 145. easier to palate than their Cabernet cousins. 3616 Domaine de Cristia, “Renaissance” 2005 165. 3790 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 2007 130. Savor these wines with Beef, Pork, Duck, Lamb, Wild 3784 Domaine Vincent Perrin "Les Sinards" 2005 70. Game, Pasta... really, just about anything. CORBIERES - LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON OK, maybe skip the Crab… 3700 Domaine Ligneres “Notre Dame” 2003 64.

53 WASHINGTON SYRAH Bin Wine Vintage Price 4015 Amavi, Walla Walla 2007 48. 3679 Amavi “Les Collines Vineyard” Walla Walla 2007 60. Syrah in Washington State shows as much diversity as 3808 Andrew Will “Annie Camarda” 2003 103. those of the Rhone on the 3697 Barrister “Morrison Lane”, Walla Walla 2006/2007 55. previous pages. 3888 Bergevin Lane, “Oui Deux”, Wahluke Slope 2004 60. 3876 Boudreaux Cellars 2005 88. 3659 Charles Smith Wines “Heart”, Royal Slope, Wahluke Slope 2005 190. 3788 Charles Smith Wines “Stoneridge Vineyard”, Some are crisper and very “Heart”, Wahluke Slope 2007 175. food-friendly, some are dark, 3765 Charles Smith Wines “Stoneridge Vineyard”, rich, and oak-aged and still others are blended with Gren- “Royal City”, Wahluke Slope 2007 215. ache and other grape varieties 3650 Charles Smith Wines “Stoneridge Vineyard”, for well-balanced, complex wines. “Royal City”, Wahluke Slope 2008 215. 3860 Doyenne by Delille 2002 80. 3860 Doyenne by Delille 2003 80. 3725 Doyenne by Delille 2004 80. 3623 Doyenne by Delille 2005 80. 3706 Doyenne by Delille 2006 80. Originally growing along the 3879 Doyenne by Delille “Grand Ciel Vineyard”, Red Mountain 2005 135. slopes of the Rhone River, 3600 Dunham Cellars 2007 38. “Scyras” was documented by the Roman legions near the 1st 3998 Dunham Cellars “Lewis Vineyard”, Rattlesnake Hills 2004 132. Century as making the local 3995 Dusted Valley Vintners “Stained Tooth” 2009 49. wine. 4451 Fidelitas 2002 72. 3695 Fidelitas, “eight” 2004 90. And here we are, happy to have vineyards 20 years old! 3786 Forgeron 2005 55. 4050 Forgeron “Blacksmith” 2008 35. 3901 Goedhart Family “Bel’ Villa Vineyard”, Red Mountain 2008 75. 3770 Gordon Brothers 2002 39. 3749 K Vintners “Cougar Hills”, Walla Walla 2008 70. 3654 K Vintners “Motor City Kitty” 2008 65. 3933 K Vintners “Morrison Lane”, Walla Walla 2006 105. 4200 K Vintners “Morrison Lane”, Walla Walla 2009 110. 3705 K Vintners “Northridge”, Wahluke Slope 2008 70. 3610 K Vintners “Pheasant Vineyard”, Wahluke Slope 2008 70. 3801 K Vintners “Pheasant Vineyard”, Wahluke Slope 2009 70. 3602 K Vintners “Phil Lane”, Walla Walla 2006 120. 4005 L’Ecole No. 41 2007 58. 3924 L’Ecole No. 41 “Seven Hills Vineyard”, Walla Walla 2005 65. 3804 McCrea “Cuvee Orleans”, Yakima 2006 68. 54 WASHINGTON SYRAH Bin Wine Vintage Price 3644 Nicholas Cole “Dauphiné”, Walla Walla 2006 62. 3960 Olsen Estates “Edythe May Vineyard”, Yakima Valley 2008 72. 4202 Owen Roe “Ex Umbris” 2010 55. 3947 Reasons, Horse Heaven Hills 2008 80. Expect full-flavored, 4150 Robert Karl, Horse Heaven Hills 2007/2008 55. polished wines that are not as spicy 3656 Sequel, by the Long Shadows Project with John DuVal 2005/07 105. as Australian Shiraz but 4008 Sheridan Vineyards, Yakima Valley 2002 75. with a crisper acidity than Californian Syrah. 3970 Spring Valley Vineyards, “Nina Lee” 2005 90. 3655 Trust, Walla Walla 2007 45. 3927 Trust, Walla Walla 2008 54. 3858 Walla Walla Vintners “Morrison Lane Vineyard” Walla Walla 2008 60.

SYRAH FROM IDAHO WINERIES 4065 Cinder, Snake River Valley 2007 48. 3943 Coeur d'Alene Cellars, Columbia Valley 2007 45. 3943 Coeur d'Alene Cellars “Envy” Columbia Valley 2006 55. As the vineyards in Idaho develop into maturity, many of the vintners 4105 Coeur d’Alene Cellars “Opulence”, from Idaho will source their grapes Columbia Valley 2006 55. from Washington. These are our neighbors that are making Washington fruit look good. NORTHWEST RHONE-SPIRATIONS 1844 Clearwater Canyon “Renaissance Red” Idaho/ Washington 2009 40. 4368 Doyenne “Aix” by Delille, Columbia Valley 2005 65. 3836 Dusted Valley Vintners Grenache, Washington 2007 42. 3827 K Vintners “The Boy”, Walla Walla 2006 78. 3997 K Vintners “Ovide”, “En Cerise” , Walla Walla 2006 138. 3760 Kana “Scarlet Fire”, Mourvedre/Counoise/Syrah, Delicious “Ciel du Cheval Vineyard” Red Mountain 2006 48. Syrah wines 3667 McCrea Counoise, are from: Cinder, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard” Red Mountain 2008 48. Coeur d’Alene Cellars, Dusted Valley, 3745 McCrea Grenache, Washington 2007 55. K Vintners, 3850 McCrea Grenache, Washington 2008 55. L’Ecole #41, 3767 McCrea Mourvedre, “Ciel du Cheval Vineyard” Spring Valley, Red Mountain 2006 50. Woodward Canyon 4503 McCrea Mourvedre, “Ciel du Cheval Vineyard” and McCrea... Red Mountain 2008 50. 3631 Rotie Cellars “Northern Blend” 2009 72. 55 3667 Rotie Cellars “Southern Blend” 2008 72. 3898 Sinclair Estate Vineyards “Vixen” 2008 60. 3665 Trio Vintners Mourvedre, Yakima Valley 2007 45. CALIFORNIAN SYRAH AND OTHER INSPIRATIONS OF THE RHONE VALLEY Region Bin Wine Vintage Price 3875 Bogle Petite Sirah 2008 25. 3710 Cline “Cashmere” 2005 35.

The warm, fertile soils of 405 Cline Mourvedre “Small Berry” 2007 65. California make rich, 337 Cline Mourvedre “Small Berry” 2008 80. immediately appealing versions of 3925 Colgin, Napa Valley 2004 450. Syrah that can be light, red fruit reminiscent or heavy, all the way 3750 Deerfield Ranch Winery "Ladi's Vineyard", to dark, heady, tannic examples. Sonoma County 2000 70. 3830 DuMol “Eddies Patch”, Russian River Valley 2005 150. 4500 Graff Family Mourvedre, Chalone, Monterey 2007 54. 3690 Justin, Paso Robles 2005 53. 3880 Justin “Savant” Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2006 76. 3866 Mueller “Block Eleven”, Russian River Valley 2003 70. In bold letters are 1811 Orin Swift “Abstract” Petite Sirah, Grenache, Syrah 2010 54. noted the grape varieties when Syrah is NOT the main grape in 4004 Orin Swift “Machete” Petite Sirah, Grenache, Syrah 2009 70. the wine - and the name of the 3928 Shafer “Relentless”, Napa Valley 2007 112. vineyard is italicized in 3764 Skylark “Red Belly”, North Coast 2008 42. quotation marks. 3855 Skylark “Rodgers Creek Vineyard”, Sonoma 2006 52. 3805 Stags' Leap Winery “Ne Cede Malis”, Napa Valley 2005 113. Tablas Creek is the 3820 Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah, Napa Valley 2006 68. California property of the Perrin family who makes such 3965 Tablas Creek Grenache, Paso Robles 2008 80. great wines from the Rhone 3787 Tablas Creek “Esprit de Beaucastel”, Paso Robles 2008 95. Valley of France. All organic here and similarly 3971 van Ruiten Carignane “Ancient Vine”, Lodi 2009 54. delicious, complex wines. CHILEAN SYRAH 4702 Montes Syrah "Montes Folly", Santa Cruz Valley 2000 130. 4682 Montes Syrah “Montes Folly”, Santa Cruz Valley 2001 130. 4574 Montes Syrah “Montes Folly”, Santa Cruz Valley 2003 140. The Montes family has produced a Syrah alongside 4911 Montes Syrah “Montes Folly”, Santa Cruz Valley 2004 160. their Cabernet wines that they call “folly” (for what it costs them to make) but which de- fines the terms “unctuous” and “deep” in the realm of Syrah…

56 What’s the difference between Syrah and Shiraz? In two words, nothing really. However, the darker, riper, peppery-er versions from Australia have almost always been known as Shiraz. When California’s or Washington’s vintners style their wines like those of the Aussies, sometimes they will also call their Syrahs by their Down Under name— Shiraz. SOUTH AUSTRALIA - SHIRAZ AND BLENDS Region Bin Wine Vintage Price 4685 Molly Dooker “Blue-eyed Boy” 2009 90. 4845 Molly Dooker “The Boxer” 2009 54. 4862 Penfolds "Bin 28 - Kalimna” 2005 45. 4935 Penfolds "Grange" 1999 440. 4797 Penfolds "Grange" 2001 440. 4840 Penfolds "Grange" 2002 480. 4577 Penfolds "Grange" 2003 480. 4664 Penfolds "Grange" 2004 750. 4739 Penfolds "Grange" 2005 890. 4855 Penfolds Shiraz/Mourvedre "Bin 2" 2005 28. 4342 The Winner’s Tank “Velvet Sledgehammer” Langhorne Creek 2008 46.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA - McLAREN VALE SHIRAZ (AND SOME GRENACHE) Our friends Down Under have 4908 Clarendon Hills “Astralis” 1997 300. revolutionized the way wine is fermented - 4808 Clarendon Hills “Astralis” 1999 340. with their dairy equipment 4746 Clarendon Hills “Astralis” 2003 450. of all things - and given Syrah, 4546 Clarendon Hills “Astralis” 2004 540. or Shiraz, new 4761 Clarendon Hills “Astralis” 2005 500. meaning… 4752 Clarendon Hills “Brookman Vineyard” 1997 150. 4708 Clarendon Hills “Piggot Range” 1997 110. These are big textured wines with some more tannin than 4700 Clarendon Hills Grenache “Blewitt Vineyard” 2003 110. most of their neighbors, so pair 4897 Clarendon Hills Grenache “Clarendon Vineyard” 2003 100. them with big foods, but the distinctive spiciness and imme- 4608 Clarendon Hills Grenache “Hickenbotham” 2003 100. diate appeal make them easier 4740 Clarendon Hills Grenache “Hickenbotham” 2004 110. to pair with hearty meals... 4854 Clarendon Hills Grenache “Hickenbotham” 2005 110. 4654 Clarendon Hills Grenache “Roma’s Vineyard” 2004 167. 4662 DeLisio Shiraz-Grenache 2005 50. 4872 Hardy’s Shiraz “Eileen Hardy” 1997 145. 4353 Molly Dooker “Carnival of Love” 2010 150. 57 4940 Molly Dooker “Velvet Glove” 2009 250. SOUTH AUSTRALIA - BAROSSA SHIRAZ & BLENDS Bin Wine Vintage Price 4804 Barossa Estates E&E “Black Pepper” 2003 160. Especially out of the 4813 Elderton “Command” 2001 120. Barossa, Shiraz wines have be- 4914 Elderton “Command” 2002 140. come famous. 4838 Elderton “Command” 2003 140. 4758 Elderton “Command” 2004 150. 4606 Epsilon 2006 42. Expect dark, peppery wines with a lot of 4823 Glaetzer “Amon-Ra” 2006 140. juicy, not bitter, fruit. 4872 Hardy's “Eileen Hardy” 1997 145. 4722 Hardy’s “Eileen Hardy” 1998 145. 4936 Hundred Acre “Ancient Way” 2004 500. Intense examples come 4895 Hundred Acre “Ancient Way” 2005 500. from Glaetzer, Epsilon, 4807 Kaesler “Old Bastard” 2005 240. Kaesler and Tor- breck…. 4658 Kaesler “The Bogan” 2005 105. 4803 Nine Stones 2009 46. 4634 Penfold’s “Bin 138” Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre 2006 52. 4920 Penfold’s “RWT” 2003 140. 4745 Penfold’s “RWT” 2004 145. 4736 Penfold’s “RWT” 2005 195. Where the Barossa has 4653 Penfold’s “RWT” 2006 195. made Australian Shiraz famous, the McLaren 4805 Torbreck “The Struie” 2005 95. Valley carries on with 4651 Torbreck “The Factor” 2004 200. deep, opaque wines filled with concentrated 631 Yalumba “Octavius” 2004 164. flavors and peppery 739 Yalumba Mourvedre/Grenache/Shiraz 2006 46. fruit… all for generally less 4748 Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier, “Hand-picked” 2005 55. money than their neighbors.

Vitis Vinifera “the vine that makes the wine” The wines in this menu are made from grape varieties of the classic European grape family - Vinifera. The Greeks and Romans singled out this family as capable of producing the finest wines and their discovery has stood the tests of time and taste.

Grapes are the most popular fruit to make wine because their unique balance of sugar and acidity tastes the best to us. Further, grapes are even more unique because of their “transparency” that magnifies the environment, or “terroir”, the vine was grown in.

Oh, and Vinifera grapes also make flavors we like!

58 SOUTH AUSTRALIA - CLARE VALLEY SHIRAZ As the demand for Shiraz has grown, other places in the Bin Wine Vintage Price country have proven they, too, 4942 Jim Barry “The Lodge Hill” 2006 38. can get to the same darkness in 4948 Jim Barry “The Armagh” 2004 280. the Shiraz. 4705 Jim Barry “The Armagh” 2005 280. We continue to watch the Clare and Eden valleys for great winemakers… to place SOUTH AUSTRALIA - EDEN VALLEY SHIRAZ alongside these examples… 4779 Henschke "Hill of Grace" 2004 980. 4762 Henschke "Mount Edelstone" 2004 160. 4913 Henschke "Mount Edelstone" 2005 160.

Western Australia’s WESTERN AUSTRALIA SHIRAZ representative is aptly 4866 Frankland Estate "Isolation Ridge Vineyard" 1997 55. named “isolation”...

59 PACIFIC NORTHWEST MALBEC Bin Wine Vintage Price 522 Clearwater Canyon “Verhey Vineyard” Yep, we make a couple of fine Yakima Valley 2008 40. a few hundred miles south... 432 Clearwater Canyon “Verhey Vineyard” Yakima Valley 2009 45. 3819 Pend d’Oreille, “Freepons Vineyard”, Yakima Valley 2007 46. 424 Reasons, Horse Heaven Hills 2008 80. 620 Smasne, Horse Heaven Hills 2008 58. 406 Walla Walla Vintners “PepperBridge Vineyard” 2008 75.

SOUTH AMERICAN CABERNET, MALBEC & CABERNET BLENDS Chile, though, is home to the only grapevines in the world that are grown 244 Achaval Ferrer “Finca Altamira”, Mendoza 2000 120. on the original French 333 Achaval Ferrer “Finca Altamira”, Mendoza 2001 140. and reliably quarantined against the root louse 638 Achaval Ferrer “Finca Altamira”, Mendoza 2002 140. . 442 Achaval Ferrer “Finca Altamira”, Mendoza 2005 170. 138 Achaval Ferrer “Finca Altamira”, Mendoza 2006 170. 4411 Achaval Ferrer “Finca Mirador”, Mendoza 2006 170. Phylloxera decimated the vineyards of Europe by exposing their 202 Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza 2009 42. roots to diseases that they could not resist. As the vineyards of Europe fell prey to this louse, the winegrowing 242 Alpha "M", Montes, Santa Cruz Valley 1999 140. regions of Chile isolated themselves and thereby protected their vineyards. 336 Alpha "M", Montes, Santa Cruz Valley 2000 120. They maintain the only vineyards in 236 Alpha “M", Montes, Santa Cruz Valley 2001 140. the world on their native ... 537 Alpha “M", Montes, Santa Cruz Valley 2003 180. 4676 Alpha “M", Montes, Santa Cruz Valley 2004 160.

The Malbec grape hits its high point 516 Bodega Noemia “A Lisa”, Patagonia 2009 42. in Argentina producing powerful wines capable of standing 447 Colome, Estate, Salta, Argentina 2010 54. with the best Cabernet-family wines in 636 Errazuriz Cabernet Sauvignon “Single Vineyard” the world. Aconcagua, Chile 2009 42. 539 Masi “Tupengato” Malbec/Corvina Paso Doble 2009 36. 529 Punto Final Malbec “Enamore”, Mendoza 2009 54. 243 Root 1 Carmenere, Colcuagua, Chile 2010 28. 449 Santa Rita “Casa Real”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 1999 90. 514 Valentin Bianchi 2009 32. 448 Vina Cobos “Cobos” Marchiori Vineyard, 60 Mendoza 2004 214. 642 Vina Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon “Bramare”, Mendoza 2004 75. CARMENERE Bin Wine Vintage Price Carmenere is hardly planted as a 438 Merry Cellars, Walla Walla, WA 2008 54. “blending grape” in Bordeaux, yet it makes a spicy low-medium tannin 2134 Nodland “Avant Garde”, Walla Walla 2007 49. red wine in Washington State 404 Timberrock, “Phinny Hill Vineyard”, , with some delicious examples coming off of Phinney Hill... Horse Heaven Hills 2008 38. 534 Tertulia Cellars “Phinny Hill Vineyard”, Horse Heaven Hills 2007 54.

CABERNET FRANC What was once an “also-ran” in the Loire Valley, France world of wine, Cabernet Franc is 5240 Bourgueil, Domaine de la Chanteleuserie 2008 30. beginning to earn respect on its own without any affiliation to its cousin - California the Sauvignon. 222 Lang & Reed, North Coast 2009 46. Expect slightly smoother textures than Cabernet Sauvignon while more Washington herbaceous, graphite and blueberry notes creep in to 2325 Andrew Will 2009 60. increasingly concentrated 544 Barrister 2008 54. examples. 435 Fjellene (fyel-LAY-nuh), Walla Walla 2009 48. 425 Tranche, Walla Walla 2007 46. 515 Walla Walla Vintners, Walla Walla 2008/2009 46.

PETIT VERDOT 610 Walla Walla Vintners “Frazier Bluff Vineyard” Walla Walla Valley 2007 64.

South Africa’s wines suffered from many years of state control of its vineyards and wine production; as it emerges from that control, we keep discovering wines worth attention. And these wines come from every section of the price spec- trum...

Also, there is no more SOUTH AFRICA unpronounceable area of our wine 4946 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah, Coastal Region 2008 85. list, so please feel free to order by bin number! 4837 Boekenhoutskloof “The Chocolate Block”, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault For the most part, these are hearty wines ready for any table where Western Cape 2006 75. Syrah and Cabernet are the usual 4885 Ernie Els, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2001 130. order... 4624 Fairview Estate , Coastal Region 2002 42. 4836 Spice Route , Swartland 2007 40. 61 MERLOT - WASHINGTON STATE Bin Wine Vintage Price 512 Abeja 2007/2009 70. 133 Barrister, Red Mountain 2005 55. Noted for its Merlot wines, Washington’s versions are just more re- 318 Barrister, Walla Walla 2007/2009 55. freshing and food-friendly - not as light as 134 Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2006 40. the French versions, not as heavy as most of the 126 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Californians… "Cold Creek Vineyard" 2007 55. 303 Bridge Press, Walla Walla Valley 2008 54. 124 Columbia Crest, “Grand Estates” 2006/2007 37. Merlot’s reputation has been getting 302 Dunham “Lewis Vineyard”, Rattlesnake Hills 2003 140. bashed of late by a film that’s more than a little “Sideways” in its 320 Dunham “Lewis Vineyard”, Rattlesnake Hills 2004 132. perspective on wine... 102 Five Star Cellars, Walla Walla 2007 55. 420 Fidelitas 2005/2006 45. Continue to expect smooth red wine with less tannin than Cabernet and more tex- 132 Grande Ronde, "Seven Hills Vineyard", ture than most Pinot Noirs… Walla Walla 1999 68. 232Januik Winery 2007 45. 233 300 L'Ecole No. 41 2008 50. Merlot offers a fine “bridge” wine between lots of cuisines….and tastes…. 330 Leonetti Cellar 2004 135. that is, it “goes” with more different foods 105 Leonetti Cellar 2005 165. than its heavier counterpart wines... 310 Leonetti Cellar 2006 165. 325 Leonetti Cellar 2007 165. 208 Leonetti Cellar 2008 165. The most expensive Merlot-based wines 426 Leonetti Cellar, Walla Walla 2009 165. in the world hail from parts of Bordeaux, France. They may go by Petrus or Che- 223 Leonetti Cellar, Walla Walla 2010 165. val Blanc or Trotanoy - but they all mean “Inspirational Merlot”… 234 Market Vineyards “Benchmark” 2007 49. 224 Milbrandt 2007 30. and the wines of the next 8 pages are the 224 Milbrandt “The Estates”, Wahluke Slope 2006 36. wines Bordeaux has inspired the New 323 Northstar 2002 90. World to make… 351 Northstar 2003 98. 130 Northstar 2005 90. Truly inspiring Northwest Merlots are made by: 233 Northstar, Walla Walla 2003 125. Januik, Pepper Bridge, Andrew Will, Fidelitas and Walla Walla Vintners.

62 MERLOT - WASHINGTON STATE Bin Wine Vintage Price 200 Pedestal by the Longshadows Project with Michel Rolland 2007 95.

220 Pepper Bridge, Walla Walla 2008 95. The difference between Washington’s and Napa’s Merlots is WA’s bright chef-friendly quality that 332 Robert Karl, Horse Heaven Hills 2009 45. provides a “snap” to the flavors on the plate…, yet Napa’s are riper and richer on the palate, much like another ingre- 311 Seven Hills, Columbia Valley 2009 42. dient to a dish... 408 Seven Hills “Seven Hills Vineyard”, No matter where, expect dark cherry Walla Walla 2007 50. flavors moderated by some oak aging and varying degrees of tannin. 237 Walla Walla Vintners, Walla Walla 2008 58. 206 Woodward Canyon 2006/2007 70. Also, very good wines are those of: Seven Hills, SULFITE FREE & ORGANIC Woodward Canyon, 2520 China Bend Vineyards, Marèchal Foch, Leonetti, Columbia Valley 2001 54. L’Ecole #41 and Barrister .

Organic and Sulfite-Free wine can be weird..., its range of flavors can be off-putting.

Not anymore.

This obscure grape variety thrives in the hills of NW Washington and the wine (Mar-ay-shal Foesh) is very much like a robust, dark Merlot - just add a touch of spicy toastiness and great texture.

Merlot-lovers might give it a try even without the benefit of sulfite-free/ organic….

The claim of “No hangover!” from these wineries is, however, more completely contingent upon the AMOUNT of wine you’ve had more than anything that may be added to the wine for greater chemical stability...

63 MERLOT - CALIFORNIA Bin Wine Vintage Price 437 Barnett Vineyards, Spring Mountain 2003 85. California Merlots 255 Beringer, Napa Valley 2006 34. can have all the richness 314 Beringer “Howell Mountain”, Napa Valley 1996 170. without the bite that 423 Beringer “Howell Mountain”, Napa Valley 1999 160. Cabernets are known for. 215 Beringer “Howell Mountain”, Napa Valley 2001 160. 327 Beringer “Bancroft Ranch”, Howell Mountain 2002 130. 545 Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley 2004 110. 532 Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley 2005 110. 348 Chalk Hill, Sonoma County 2002 140. 228 Chateau St. Jean 2007 30. Older examples are even 338 Chateau Souverain, Alexander Valley 2006 34. softer, more elegant wines 312 Clos du Bois, Sonoma County 2008 39. that need straightforward menus to show their range of 125 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2005 100. flavor best. 225 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2008 90. 3055 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley MAGNUM 2004 190. 146 Duckhorn Vineyards, "Estate Grown", Napa Valley 2000 225. 203 Duckhorn Vineyards. “Estate Grown”, Napa Valley 2002 185. 231 Duckhorn Vineyards. “Estate Grown”, Napa Valley 2003 170. 410 Duckhorn Vineyards. “Estate Grown”, Napa Valley 2004 170. 400 Duckhorn Vineyards, “Howell Mt.”, Napa Valley 2000 200. 301 Duckhorn Vineyards, “Howell Mt.”, Napa Valley 2001 170. 508 Duckhorn Vineyards, “Howell Mt.”, Napa Valley 2002 165. 614 Duckhorn Vineyards, “Howell Mt.”, Napa Valley 2003 150.

64 MERLOT - CALIFORNIA Bin Wine Vintage Price 210 Duckhorn Vineyards, "Three Palms Vineyard", Napa Valley 2001 180. 428 Duckhorn Vineyards, "Three Palms Vineyard", Napa Valley 2002 160. 113 Duckhorn Vineyards, "Three Palms Vineyard", Single-vineyard wines and Napa Valley 2003 170. estate-grown wines are typi- cally finer and more intense 240 Duckhorn Vineyards, "Three Palms Vineyard", in their flavors. Napa Valley 2004 170. 548 Duckhorn Vineyards, "Three Palms Vineyard", Napa Valley 2005 170. 436 Estancia, Central Coast 2009 34. 329 Gundlach-Bundschu “Rhinefarm Vineyard”, Sonoma 2004 58. 232 Jarvis, Napa Valley 2003 125. 227 Nickel & Nickel “Harris Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2004 95.

216 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2003 180. 135 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2004 170. All of these 340 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2005 170. selections are 322 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2007 160. well-made wines, highlights include: 328 Plumpjack, Napa Valley 2004 125. Chalk Hill, 416 Plumpjack, Napa Valley 2005 125. Cakebread, 123 Pride Mountain Vineyards 2008 125. Duckhorn and 632 Ridgeline, Sonoma Valley 2002 55. Shafer 501 Rodney Strong, Sonoma 2008 34.

412 Schug Carneros Estate, "Heritage Reserve", Sonoma Valley 2000 65.

325 Shafer, Napa Valley 2007/2008 80.

338 Souverain 2007 39.

140 Steele “Stymie”, Lake County 2002 74. 441 Sterling Vineyards, “Three Palms Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2002 110.

246 Twomey, Napa Valley 2002 105. 116 Twomey, Napa Valley 2003 115.

65 WASHINGTON CABERNET SAUVIGNON Bin Wine Vintage Price 2621 Abeja 2008 75. 1648 Abeja “Reserve”, Walla Walla 2007 155. 1641 Amavi, Walla Walla 2008 45. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes 1931 Andrew Will “May’s Discovery Vineyard” are among the smallest in the world of wine. “Annie Camarda” 2007 85. 1803 Arbor Crest 2007 34. 1601 Barrister “Bacchus” 2007 70. 2317 Barrister “Sagemoor Vineyard” 2007 65. 1731 Bergevin Lane “Moonspell” 2009 62. 1908 Boudreaux Cellars “Reserve” 2005 180. Washington Cabernet follows very closely 2622 Bridge Press Cellars, Walla Walla 2006 60. the model of 2217 Bridge Press Cellars, Walla Walla 2007 73. California - chances are that if you have enjoyed 1913 Bridge Press Cellars, Walla Walla 2008 73. California Cab then you will 2123 Charles Smith “Stoneridge Vineyard” 2009 90. also enjoy those of Washington. 1625 Chateau Ste. Michelle “Cold Creek Vineyard” 2007 50. 1817 Coeur d’Alene Cellars 2006/2008 44. 1919 Columbia Crest “Reserve” 2007 72. 2101 Columbia Crest “Reserve” 2008 85. 1735 Columbia Winery “Red Willow”, Yakima Valley 2004 58.

The biggest difference is that 1627 Delille “Grand Ciel”, Red Mountain 2007 180. the Northwest wines are 1815 DoubleBack, Walla Walla Valley 2007 150. lighter in character and not usually as high in 1748 DoubleBack, Walla Walla Valley 2008 165. alcohol… 2724 DoubleBack, Walla Walla Valley 2009 165. 4368 Doyenne “Aix” by Delille 2002 65. 1823 Dunham Cellars “X” 2004 95. 1706 Dunham “Lewis Vineyard”, Rattlesnake Hills 2004 140. 1747 Dunham “Lewis Vineyard”, Rattlesnake Hills 2005 140. 2307 Dunham “Lewis Vineyard”, Rattlesnake Hills 2006 140. The biggest difference is that 1744 Dusted Valley Vintners, Walla Walla Valley 2006 46. there is more “bright” Cabernet character here, 1717 Dusted Valley Vintners “Reserve” 2006 75. where California shows 2214 Feather, by The LongShadows Project with Randy Dunn 2006 115. more “dark” Cabernet character… 1836 Fidelitas 2008 55. 2335 Fidelitas “Champoux Vineyard”, Horse Heaven Hills 2004 100. 2126 Fidelitas “Champoux Vineyard”, Horse Heaven Hills 2006 105. 1800 Fidelitas “Champoux Vineyard”, Horse Heaven Hills 2007 105. 2229 Figgins, Walla Walla Valley 2008 180. 1714 Five Star Cellars, Walla Walla 2007 60. 2424 Forgeron “Champoux Vineyard”, Horse Heaven Hills 2004 82. 1906 Gordon Brothers “Six” 2008 90. 1645 Guardian “The Rookie”, Red Mountain 2008 85.

66 WASHINGTON CABERNET SAUVIGNON Bin Wine Vintage Price 2311 Januik Winery 2008 63. 1604 Januik Winery "Champoux Vineyard", While we like all of Horse Heaven Hills 2007 85. these selections, the 2723 Januik Winery "Champoux Vineyard", most popular Horse Heaven Hills 2008 85. wines are: 1723 L’Ecole No. 41 2008 55. Abeja, 1932 L’Ecole No. 41, Walla Walla Valley 2008 70. Dunham, 1945 Leonetti Cellars, Walla Walla Valley 2006 200. L’Ecole #41 1726 Leonetti Cellars, Walla Walla Valley 2007 200. Pepper Bridge 1805 Leonetti Cellars, Walla Walla Valley 2008 200. Robert Karl 1647 Milbrandt “Estate”, Wahluke Slope 2007 64. Seven Hills, and 2340 Nelm’s Road 2009 49. Woodward Canyon. 2531 Novelty Hill 2007/2008 42. 1708 Pepper Bridge, Walla Walla Valley 2006 95. Woodward Canyon’s 2731 Pepper Bridge, Walla Walla Valley 2007 90. “Artist Series” are the most 1629 Pepper Bridge, Walla Walla Valley 2008 95. ready to drink young, while the “Old Vines” are the most con- 2024 Pursued by Bear 2005 125. centrated and 132 Reasons “Prequel”, Horse Heaven Hills 2007 80. age-worthy. 1724 Reasons “The One”, Horse Heaven Hills 2008 80. 2034 Robert Karl, Horse Heaven Hills 2006/2007 53. 1936 Robert Karl “Gunselman Bench Vineyard”, Horse Heaven Hills 2007 65. 2036 San Juan Vineyards, Puget Sound 2008 30. 1903 Seven Hills 2007 45. 2612 Seven Hills “Klipsun Vineyard”, Red Mountain 2007 65. 2322 Seven Hills, “Seven Hills Vineyard”, Walla Walla Valley 2006/2008 60. 2228 Timber Rock, “Phinney Hill Vineyard”, Horse Heaven Hills 2006 35. 1816 Walla Walla Vintners, Walla Walla Valley 2007 60. 2139 Walla Walla Vintners, Walla Walla Valley 2008 60. 1718 Walla Walla Vintners “Vineyard Select” Walla Walla Valley 2007 60. 2124 Walla Walla Vintners “Sagemoor Vineyard” 2006 75. 2025 Woodward Canyon “Artist Series” 2008 85. 1612 Woodward Canyon, Walla Walla Valley 2008 50. 2713 Woodward Canyon, “Old Vines”, Walla Walla Valley 2007 140. 2404 Woodward Canyon, “Old Vines”, Walla Walla Valley 2008 165. 2533 Woodward Canyon, “Old Vines”, Walla Walla Valley 2009 175. 2203 Zanzibar “Sandra” 2006 46.

67 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON/BLENDS Bin Wine Vintage Price 445 Clarendon Hills, “Hickenbotham Vineyard”, Clare 2004 120. Like their counterparts in other places of 633 Elderton “Ashmead”, Barossa Valley 2004 135. Australia, expect big, spicy 417 Henschke Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot , "Keyneton Estate" 2002 70. wines, but they are not yet as well-known. 602 Henschke Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot , "Keyneton Estate" 2004 70. 535 Henschke Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot , "Keyneton Estate" 2005 70. 533 Joseph Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot “Moda Amarone”, Barossa 2000 60. Just like Aussie Shiraz, 4951 Molly Dooker, “Gigglepot”, South Australia 2010 95. their Cabernets are lush, 427 Penfold’s Shiraz/Cabernet “Bin 389” 2008 65. big, ripe wines delicious right away - the best ones 506 Penfolds, "Bin 407" 2008/2010 42. hold very well. 536 Penfolds, "Bin 707" 1996 155. 446 Penfolds, "Bin 707" 1999 160. The famous ones have a proven track record, the 248 Penfolds, "Bin 707" 2004 165. unknown ones are simply 4475 Penfolds Shiraz/Cabernet “Koonunga Hill” 2008 24. better for the price... 502 Rosemount Estate Cabernet/Merlot/Petite Verdot “Traditional” 1998 60. 505 Yalumba Winery “Reserve”, Barossa Valley 2001 88. 308 Yalumba Winery Cabernet Sauv./Shiraz "The Signature" Barossa 2003 88. 648 Yalumba Winery, "The Cigar", Coonawarra 2008 54. 68 538 Yalumba Winery, "The Menzies", Coonawarra 1998 69. 434 Yalumba Winery, "The Menzies", Coonawarra 2004 69. CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Bin Wine Vintage Price 2210 Atlas Peak, Napa 2007 52. 2246 Barnett Vineyards, "Peacock Family Vineyard", Spring Mountain 1999 175. California, especially the Napa and Sonoma 2344 Barnett Vineyards, "Rattlesnake Hill", Spring Mountain District 2002 195. regions are deservedly 2534 Beau Vigne “Juliet”, Napa Valley 2007 95. famous for their Cabernets. 2407 Beaulieu Vineyards, Rutherford 2005 50. 2005 Beaulieu Vineyards, “Georges de Latour”, Rutherford 1999/2000 180. 2327 Beaulieu Vineyards, “Georges de Latour”, Rutherford 2003 180. Expect robust red wine 1832 Beaulieu Vineyards, “Georges de Latour”, Rutherford 2007 193. that shows some “bite” to it when young, but 2338 Beaulieu Vineyards, “Georges de Latour”, Rutherford 2008 168. very smooth and in- 2112 Beringer, Knights Valley 2009 46. tense with age. 2728 Beringer, Napa Valley 2005 45. 2235 Beringer, “Private Reserve”, Napa Valley 1997 225. 3004 Beringer, “Private Reserve”, Napa Valley 3 Liter 1997 970. 2012 Beringer, “Private Reserve”, Napa Valley 2001 170. Sauvignon comes from old French for “savage 2637 Beringer, “Private Reserve”, Napa Valley 2007 180. or wild” as in not 2136 Bogle, California 2006 25. domesticated. 1922 Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley 2009 130. As the story goes, they 2329 Caymus Vineyards “Special Select”, Napa Valley 2004 280. found the first 2710 Caymus Vineyards “Special Select”, Napa Valley 2005 300. Cabernet vines 2123 Chateau St. Jean 2006/2007 30. growing wild. 2038 Cliff Lede, Stag’s Leap District 2008 120.

2102 Colgin “Herb Lamb Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2003 930. . 2133 Colgin “Tychson Hill Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2003 1300. 1926 Conn Creek, Napa Valley 2007 40. 2137 Duckhorn “Decoy” 2010 45.

For perspective, our great, great grandparents were mak- ing a living when today’s barrels were “planted”. Also back that far, Paris was the largest city in the world, there were 45 stars on the American flag, the Wright brothers were starting a bicycle shop and Vegas (“Las” was added later) was home to all of 30 people... 69 CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Bin Wine Vintage Price 2011 Diamond Creek, “Gravelly Meadows”, Napa Valley 2000 380. 2224 Diamond Creek, “Gravelly Meadows”, Napa Valley 2001 380. Young Cabernets are full of 2121 Diamond Creek, “Gravelly Meadows”, Napa Valley 2002 320. dry acidity that we 1910 Diamond Creek, “Gravelly Meadows”, Napa Valley 2003 320. usually refer to as “tannin”. 2614 Diamond Creek, “Gravelly Meadows”, Napa Valley 2004 320. 1935 Diamond Creek, “Gravelly Meadows”, Napa Valley 2006 285. 2508 Diamond Creek, “Red Rock Terrace”, Napa Valley 2001 380. 2418 Diamond Creek, “Red Rock Terrace”, Napa Valley 2002 320. 2605 Diamond Creek, “Red Rock Terrace”, Napa Valley 2003 320. 2511 Diamond Creek, “Red Rock Terrace”, Napa Valley 2004 320. 2215 Diamond Creek, “Red Rock Terrace”, Napa Valley 2005 320. 2135 Diamond Creek, “Red Rock Terrace”, Napa Valley 2006 285. 2625 Diamond Creek, “Volcanic Hill”, Napa Valley 2000 380.

That tannin is 2722 Diamond Creek, “Volcanic Hill”, Napa Valley 2002 320. responsible for preserving 2334 Diamond Creek, “Volcanic Hill”, Napa Valley 2003 320. the character of the fruit of the wine over time as well 1807 Diamond Creek, “Volcanic Hill”, Napa Valley 2004 320. as a “bite” when the wine is 2033 Diamond Creek, “Volcanic Hill”, Napa Valley 2006 285. still young. 2110 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2007 125. 2449 Duckhorn Vineyards “Estate Grown”, Napa Valley 2004 200. 1720 Duckhorn “Patzimaro Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2005 200. 2323 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 1994 280. 2128 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 1997 250. 2310 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 1999 165. 2222 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2000 150. 2416 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2001 165. 2027 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2002 165. 1750 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2003 170. Older cabernets are softer 2540 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2004 190. in texture with less “bite” 1820 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2005 150. because those tannins have gotten out of the way. 1621 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2006 150. 2646 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley 2007 150. 2315 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 1995 185. 2023 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 1997 325. 2205 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 1998 160. 2305 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 1999 185. 2302 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 2000 185. 2233 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 2001 225. 2037 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 2002 190. 1600 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 2003 225. 1830 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 2004 225. 2420 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 2005 225. 70 2740 Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain” 2007 225. CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Bin Wine Vintage Price 1730 Emblem, Rutherford 2006 50. 1902 Far Niente, Napa Valley 2006 225 2236 Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley 2007 50. 2629 Garguilo, Oakville 2003 115. 2525 Groth, Oakville 2008 85. 2726 Groth “Reserve”, Oakville 2005 280. Older cabernets show 2309 Groth “Reserve”, Oakville 2006 280. less robust character while they are 2425 Groth “Reserve”, Oakville 2007 280. capable of displaying 1900 Grgich-Hills, Napa Valley 2003 120. a greater range of flavors. 2119 Grgich-Hills, Yountville 2004 280. 2336 Harrison, Napa Valley 1998 100. 2515 Hartwell Vineyards, Napa Valley 1991 265. 2620 Hartwell Vineyards, Stag's Leap District, Napa Valley 1996 400. That softer texture is 2733 Heitz Cellars, "Martha’s Vineyard", Napa Valley 2002 300. what makes some 2429 Heitz Cellars, "Martha’s Vineyard", Napa Valley 2007 350. people age their cabernet. 2545 Hess Collection “Estate”. Mt. Veeder 2006 92. 2436 Hewitt, Rutherford 2006 140. 2619 Hundred Acre “Ark”, Napa Valley 2007 500. 2445 Hundred Acre “Kayli Morgan”, Napa Valley 2008 500. 2216 Husic, Napa Valley 2006 160. Sometimes we like 2403 J. Lohr "Seven Oaks", Paso Robles 2008/2009 34. cabernets while they are mouth-filling, ro- 2642 Jordan, Alexander Valley 2007 135. bust, rowdy wines with 2324 Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley 2008 100. an attitude. It is then we choose young 2218 Justin, Paso Robles 2008 40. wines. 2316 Kenwood, “Artist Series”, Sonoma Valley 1992 105. 2330 Kenwood, "Artist Series", Sonoma Valley 1993 105.

2100 Kenwood, "Artist Series", Sonoma County 1995 105. Other times we like 2430 Robert Keenan, Napa Valley 2003 72. the softer textures and complexities of flavor 1743 Krupp Brothers “Stagecoach Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2007 180. that can make food 2446 La Jota Vineyard, Howell Mountain, "18th Anniversary”, Napa Valley taste better. Then , we choose older 1999 150. wines. 2434 Martin Ray, Stag’s Leap District 2009 70. 2634 Miner “Stagecoach Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2007 130.

71 CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Bin Wine Vintage Price 2526 Robert Mondavi Winery, “Reserve”, Napa Valley 1998 180. 2333 Robert Mondavi Winery, “Reserve”, Napa Valley 1999 180. A bottle of 2721 Robert Mondavi Winery, “Reserve”, Napa Valley 2003 205. wine, even 6060 Robert Mondavi Winery, “Reserve”, Napa Valley 2004 205. 1846 Newton, Napa Valley 2007 120. Cabernet, is 2626 Oberon, Napa Valley 2006 35. 86% water. 2541 Orin Swift Cellars “Mercury Head”, Napa Valley 2008 135. Though one of water’s 1845 Orin Swift Cellars “Mercury Head”, Napa Valley 2009 135. most delicious forms... 2202 Paradigm, Napa Valley 2006 90. 2140 Paul Hobbs “StagecoachVineyard”, Napa Valley 2005 325. 1702 Pride, Napa Valley 2008 80. We are told that we 1946 Provenance, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2004/2005 70. humans are, ourselves, 2741 Quintessa, Napa Valley 2006 225. 96% water and still the Neo -Prohibitionists are not 2501 Raymond, "Generations", Napa Valley 2002 140. satisfied! 2141 Raymond, "Generations", Napa Valley 2003 140. 2735 Ridge, Santa Cruz 2004 58. 2325 Ridge, “Montebello Vineyard”, Santa Cruz 2008 90. 2000 Rodney Strong, Sonoma 2007 45. 1819 Rodney Strong “Rockaway Vineyard”, Alexander Valley 2005 140. 2341 Rombauer, Napa Valley 2007 64. 1721 Rombauer, Napa Valley 2008 64. One of the most common questions we are 1741 Rombauer “Diamond Selection” 2001 110. asked is how often we 1702 Sebastiani, Sonoma Valley 2004 30. physically turn each bottle in the cellar - 2633 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Stag’s Leap District 1998 450. which must have been a 1930 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Stag’s Leap District 2004 450. practice somewhere, but “Never.” is our 2437 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Stag’s Leap District 2005 450. answer. We like the sediment, if any, to stay 2409 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Stag’s Leap District 2006 360. right where it is….so that we 1637 Shafer “One Point Five”, Stag’s Leap District 2008 140. can keep it from getting to your glass... 2411 Signorello Vineyards, Napa Valley 2001 75. 3011 Signorello Vineyards, Napa Valley Magnum 2001 195. 1703 Silverado Vineyards, Napa Valley 2004 80. 2714 Silverado Vineyards, “Stag’s Leap District” 2001 125. 2512 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley 2004 140. 2226 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley 2006 140. 2532 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley 2007 140. 2618 Silver Oak, Napa Valley 2000 195. 2225 Silver Oak, Napa Valley 2001 200. 2314 Silver Oak, Napa Valley 2002 200. 2647 Silver Oak, Napa Valley 2003 210. 2015 Silver Oak, Napa Valley 2004 200. 2743 Silver Oak, Napa Valley 2005 200. 72 CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Bin Wine Vintage Price 2125 Chateau Souverain, Alexander Valley 2009 32. “riddling”, however, is an 2546 Spottswoode, Napa Valley 2000 160. integral part of the 2550 Spottswoode, Napa Valley 2001 190. classic Champagne making process which 2035 Spottswoode, Napa Valley 2006 285. is the method of 1923 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "Artemis", Napa Valley 2008 105. rotating the bottles so the finest of sediments 3007 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, “Cask 23”, Napa Valley Magnum 2000 800. can be removed from 2419 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "Cask 23", Napa Valley 2001 315. the bottle while the carbonation retained 1834 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "Cask 23", Napa Valley 2004 310. for the most brilliant, 1638 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "Fay Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2001 140. . 2346 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "Fay Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2002 150. 2643 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "Fay Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2003 155. 2522 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "Fay Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2004 150. 2447 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "Fay Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2007 165. 2500 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "SLV", Napa Valley 1999 180. “To take 2701 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "SLV", Napa Valley 2001 185. wine into 2433 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "SLV", Napa Valley 2002 200. your mouth 2510 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, "SLV", Napa Valley 2003 200. is to 2607 Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley 2007 72. 1901 Sullivan Vineyards, Napa Valley 1990 58. savor a 2734 The Terraces, Napa Valley 1999 95. droplet of 2711 Vine Cliff Cellars, Napa Valley 1990 117. the river of 1915 ZD “Reserve”, Napa Valley 2001 220. human 1613 ZD “Reserve”, Napa Valley 2004 210. history."

~Clifton Fadiman

73 Just like Bordeaux, the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec makes for a more complex wine. OREGON’S CABERNET FAMILY WINE Bin Wine Vintage Price 2704 Del Rio Vineyards Claret, Rogue Valley 2009 46. Some wineries add the savory second-cousin grape, WASHINGTON’S CABERNET FAMILY WINES Carmenere, to their blends to go REAL old school... 1628 Andrew Will Winery, “Champoux Vineyard” Horse Heaven Hills 2004 110. 2132 Andrew Will Winery, “Champoux Vineyard” Horse Heaven Hills 2005 110. 1929 Andrew Will Winery, “Champoux Vineyard” This category of wines is where Washington remains relatively Horse Heaven Hills 2006 115. undiscovered for the great 1605 Andrew Will Winery, “Ciel du Cheval” , Red Mountain 2004 105. wines it is producing… 2022 Andrew Will Winery, “Ciel du Cheval” , Red Mountain 2005 110. 2432 Andrew Will Winery, “Ciel du Cheval” , Red Mountain 2006 110. 2521 Andrew Will Winery, “Ciel du Cheval” , Red Mountain 2008 110. 2220 Andrew Will Winery "Sheridan Vineyard", Yakima 2004 95. 2105 Andrew Will Winery "Two Blondes", Yakima 2005 95. 2018 Andrew Will Winery "Two Blondes", Yakima 2006 100. 2405 Andrew Will Winery "Two Blondes", Yakima 2007 100. 1826 Andrew Will Winery "Two Blondes", Yakima 2008 100. We have many 2306 Andrew Will Winery “Sorella”, Yakima 1997 125. favorites here, 1630 Andrew Will Winery "Sorella", Yakima 2002 125. some are: 1610 Andrew Will Winery "Sorella", Yakima 2003 125. Andrew Will 1710 Andrew Will Winery "Sorella", Horse Heaven Hills 2005 125. Bergevin Lane 1616 Andrew Will Winery "Sorella", Horse Heaven Hills 2006 130. Delille and 1713 Arch Terrace “Lot 1”, Red Mountain NV 42. Fidelitas... 1608 Basalt Cellars “Rim Rock Red” 2008 48. 1712 Bergevin Lane Vineyards “Intuition” 2005/2007 105. 2507 Bookwalter “SubPlot 23” NV 36. 1802 Buty “Rediviva Red” 2004 80. 1642 Chateau Ste. Michelle "Artist Series" 2003 95. 1745 Chester Kidder by The Long Shadows Project with Gilles Nicault 2003 90. 1729 Chinook NV 25. 2631 Col Solare 2005 125. 74 2720 Col Solare 2006 125. WASHINGTON’S CABERNET FAMILY WINES Bin Wine Vintage Price 1700 Delille “D2”, Yakima Valley 2009 85. All of these wineries are 2443 Delille “Chaleur Estate” 2004 120. producing solid wines - as they have been for more 1933 Delille “Chaleur Estate” 2005 130. than a decade 2138 Delille “Chaleur Estate” 2008 140. if not 2. 1620 Delille “Harrison Hill”, Yakima 2004 115. 2320 Delille “Harrison Hill”, Yakima 2005 125. 2104 Delille “Harrison Hill”, Yakima 2006 125. 1921 Delille “Harrison Hill”, Yakima 2007 150. L’Ecole #41 is arguably one of Walla Walla’s 1912 Fidelitas, “Boushey Vineyard”, Yakima 2005 90. success stories. Started in 1983, this family 2423 Fidelitas, “Red Mountain Vineyard”, Red Mountain 2007 95. winery has grown to make 2616 Fidelitas, “m100” 2008 38. fine wines - from field blends of great 1737 Fjellene (fyel-LAY-nuh), “North Col Blend”, Walla Walla 2007 58. Walla Walla 1532 Grande Ronde, "Charlotte’s Cuvee" 2002/2003 55. vineyards to a very Bordeaux-like Reserve in 1736 Guardian Cellars “Gun Metal” 2008 70. honor of the founders of 1822 Guardian Cellars “The Wanted” “Stillwater Creek” 2008 82. the winery: Baker and Jean Ferguson. 2417 Guardian Cellars “The Alibi”, Red Mountain 2008 85. Salut. 1611 Hedges “CMS” Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Syrah 2009 25. 1839 Hence “Cultivar” 2007 46. 3907 K Vintners “The Creator”, Walla Walla 2008 105. 2343 K Vintners “The Creator”, Walla Walla 2009 110. 4068 K Vintners “Roma”, “En Chamberlin” Walla Walla 2006/2009 140. 2426 L’Ecole #41 “Apogee”, “Pepper Bridge Vineyard” Walla Walla Valley 2008 85. 2021 L’Ecole #41 “Perigee”, “Seven Hills Vineyard” Walla Walla Valley 2007 80. 2516 L’Ecole #41 “Ferguson Commemorative Reserve” 2004 85. 2601 L’Ecole #41 “Red” 2009 38. 2308 Leonetti “Reserve”, Walla Walla 2006 350. 1631 Leonetti “Reserve”, Walla Walla 2008 350.

75 WASHINGTON’S CABERNET FAMILY WINES Bin Wine Vintage Price 2127 Lone Canary “DuBrul Vineyard”, Yakima Valley 2003 55. 2548 Nicolas Cole “Camille”, Walla Walla 2004 50. 2442 Nodland Cellars “Bad Attitude”, Walla Walla 2008 30. These smoother styles of Cabernet are great for drinking 1920 Nodland Cellars “Private Blend” 2006 46. while they are young as they 1623 :Nota Bene “Abbinare” 2008 54 typically do not need as much bottle time to develop 2712 O-S Winery, “Ulysses” 2005 60. complexity. 2749 Otis Kenyon “Matchless Red” 2007 48. 2421 Pend d’Oreille, “L’Oeurve” Reserve 2002 55. 1928 Pirouette, by The Long Shadows Project with Yet, much like Cabernet Philippe Melka & Agustin Huneeus 2003 95. Sauvignon, choose these wines 2244 Pirouette, by The Long Shadows Project with with Steak, Lamb or Elk. Philippe Melka & Agustin Huneeus 2005 100. 2211 Pirouette, by The Long Shadows Project with Washington’s legitimate claim is Philippe Melka & Agustin Huneeus 2008 110. to making Cabernets and the 2440 Robert Karl, “Claret” 2008 45. rest of the Bordeaux in a crisper climate - keeping a 1725 Robert Karl “Inspiration” 2004 80. higher degree of acidity in the 1901 Saviah, “Jack” 2009 35. wines. The difference from California Cabernets is one of 1603 Saviah, “Une Vallee”, Walla Walla 2008 68. style, not necessarily quality… 1733 Seven Hills “Ciel du Cheval”, Red Mountain 2006 60. 1622 Seven Hills “Ciel du Cheval”, Red Mountain 2008 65. 1835 Seven Hills “Pentad”, Walla Walla 2002 90. 2319 Seven Hills “Pentad”, Walla Walla 2006 90. 2332 Sheridan “L’Orage”, Yakima Valley 2004 75. 1917 Shining Hill by Col Solare 2005 75. Walla Walla is home to 2028 Spring Valley Vineyards, “Frederick” 2004 90. community of nationally 1634 Spring Valley Vineyards, “Frederick” 2005 95. recognized fine wineries: 1804 Spring Valley Vineyards, “Frederick” 2006 95. Abeja 2117 Spring Valley Vineyards, “Uriah” 2005 88. Basel Cellars, 1924 Spring Valley Vineyards, “Uriah” 2006 88. L’Ecole #41, Pepper Bridge, 1843 Sweet Valley “Righteous Red” 2008 42. Dunham Cellars, 1639 Terra Blanca “Red Wine”, Red Mountain 2007 68. Seven Hills, 2744 Terra Blanca, "Onyx", Red Mountain 1998 69. Leonetti, 1646 Terra Blanca, “Onyx”, Red Mountain 2001 75. Woodward Canyon and about 60 more... 2227 Terra Blanca, “Onyx”, Red Mountain 2007 65. 1434 Townshend “T3” NV 28. 2045 Walla Walla Vintners, “Washington State Cuvée” 2008 54. 2002 Woodward Canyon, “Charbonneau” 1999 95. 1904 Woodward Canyon, “Charbonneau” 2000 95. 1701 Woodward Canyon, “Charbonneau” 2003 105. 2400 Woodward Canyon, “Charbonneau” 2005 135. 2606 Woodward Canyon, “Charbonneau” 2007 135. 2043 Woodward Canyon, “Estate Red”, Walla Walla 1999 120. 76 2632 Woodward Canyon, “Estate Red”, Walla Walla 2002 125. 1812 Woodward Canyon, “Estate Red”, Walla Walla 2005 130. What is a “ wine”? In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify hand-crafted wines blended from the tradi- tional "noble" Bordeaux varietals including: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot and Malbec or Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Sauvignon Vert.

"Meritage," pronounced like "heritage," was selected from more than 6,000 entries in an international contest to name the new wine category. Meritage is an invented word that combines "merit" and "heritage" -- and may only be used by wineries who are members of The Meritage Association.

A red Meritage is made from a blend of two or more of the following varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Mal- bec, Petit Verdot, St. Macaire, Gros Verdot, and Carmenere. No single variety may make up more than 90 percent of the blend.

Current members on our list include: Arbor Crest, Canon del Sol, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Franciscan, Lockwood, Raymond, Rodney Strong and St. Clement. CALIFORNIA’S CABERNET FAMILY WINES Bin Wine Vintage Price 1808 Abreu “Madrona Ranch”, Napa Valley 2002 650. 2108 Abreu “Thorevilos”, Napa Valley 2002 1200. 2213 Abreu “Thorevilos”, Napa Valley 2003 1200. 2326 Alexander Valley Vineyards, "Cyrus", Alexander Valley 1998 80. These bottlings represent some of the most expensive 2148 Buoncristiani O.P.C., Napa Valley 2006 75. and expansive wines in the 2020 Beaulieu Vineyards, “Tapestry” 2007 97. entire New World… 2301 Cain Vineyards “Cain 5”, Spring Mountain 2004 360. 2635 Cain Vineyards “Cain 5”, Spring Mountain 2006 360. 2140 Cain Vineyards “Concept”, Napa Valley 2002 145. Sought after by wine collectors and enjoyed by 2243 Cain Vineyards “Concept”, Napa Valley 2005 160. nearly everyone who tastes 2318 Cain Vineyards “Concept”, Napa Valley 2006 160. them - they have been described by many of their 2445 Chateau St. Jean, "Cinq Cépages", Sonoma 1996 360. aficionados as 2543 Chateau St. Jean, "Cinq Cépages", Sonoma 1997 280. “Rocket-Juice”. 2412 Chateau St. Jean, "Cinq Cépages", Sonoma 2000 125. 2705 Chateau St. Jean, "Cinq Cépages", Sonoma 2004 105. 1715 Cobalt, Napa Valley 2005 160. Many of these wines are 1615 Colgin “Cariad”, Napa Valley 2003 660. described accurately as such for their lingering flavor in- 2513 Colgin “Estate Red” IX, Napa Valley 2005 800. tensity and heavier 2321 Conn Creek, "Anthology", Napa Valley 1992 90. textures… 2406 Conn Creek, "Anthology", Napa Valley 2000 95. 2221 Conn Creek, “Anthology”, Napa Valley 2005 95. 2221 Conn Creek, “Anthology”, Napa Valley 2006 95. Choosing these wines along- 2145 Crichton Hall Vineyard, "Reflexion", Napa Valley 1997 140. side robust foods is a natural 2231 Crichton Hall Vineyard, “Reflexion”, Napa Valley 1998 120. pairing: beef, lamb 2201 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 1999 210. and game. 2131 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2000 180. 2060 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2001 225. 2431 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2002 280. 1738 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2003 225. 2147 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2004 225. 1728 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2005 300. 1838 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2006 300. 77 2026 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley 2008 375. CALIFORNIA’S CABERNET FAMILY WINES Bin Wine Vintage Price 2536 Estancia Meritage, Paso Robles 2006 54. 2331 Ferrari-Carano, "Tresor", Sonoma County 2004 125. 2048 Harlan Estate, Napa Valley 2005 950. 1749 Harlan Estate, Napa Valley 2007 1200.

The Cabernet Blends 1704 Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Red Table Wine, Napa Valley 2008 125. of California have put them 2105 Justin, “Isosceles”, Paso Robles 2008 100. on the wine “map” since before we briefly outlawed 623 Justin, “Justification”, Paso Robles 2009 75. alcohol in this country. 3880 Justin “Savant” Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2006 76. 2345 Robert Keenan, “Mernet”, Napa Valley 2001 125. 2031 Merryvale, "Profile", Napa Valley 1993 205. 2146 Merryvale, "Profile", Napa Valley 1998 205. 1925 Moon Mountain, Sonoma 2004 30. Essentially, we were using the techniques proven by the 2230 Niebaum-Coppola, "Rubicon", Rutherford 2000 190. French to make delicious 2504 Niebaum-Coppola, "Rubicon", Rutherford 2001 190. wine. 2238 Niebaum-Coppola, "Rubicon", Rutherford 2002 190. 2708 Niebaum-Coppola, "Rubicon", Rutherford 2003 215. 3002 Opus One, Napa Valley Magnum 1999 695. 3021 Opus One, Napa Valley Magnum 2000 700. 2627 Opus One, Napa Valley 2004 320. 1640 Opus One, Napa Valley 2005 325. Blending for complexity is different than blending for 2006 Opus One, Napa Valley 2006 325. utility. The latter serves taste, 2702 Opus One, Napa Valley 2007 325. the former can also serve taste, it primarily serves eco- 2600 Opus One, Napa Valley 2008 325. nomics... 2126 Orin Swift “Papillon”, Napa Valley 2007 95. 2144 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2003 220. 2410 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2004 250. 1949 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2005 250. 2524 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley 2006 250.

78 CALIFORNIA’S CABERNET FAMILY WINES Bin Wine Vintage Price 1635 Peter Michael “Les Pavots”, Knight’s Valley 2005 450. 2448 Peter Michael “Les Pavots”, Knight’s Valley 2006 450. 2242 Peter Michael “Les Pavots”, Knight’s Valley 2009 250. 2047 Peter Michael “L’Esprit des Pavots”, Knights Valley 2004 195. 2017 Peter Michael “L’Esprit des Pavots”, Knights Valley 2005 195. 2741 Quintessa, Napa Valley 2006 225. 2624 Joseph Phelps, "Insignia", Napa Valley 2000 350. 3079 Joseph Phelps, "Insignia", Napa Valley Magnum 2001 780. 2003 Joseph Phelps, “Insignia”, Napa Valley 2003 350. 1909 Joseph Phelps, “Insignia”, Napa Valley 2004 350. 2718 Joseph Phelps, “Insignia”, Napa Valley 2005 380. 1821 Joseph Phelps, “Insignia”, Napa Valley 2006 380. 2506 Joseph Phelps, “Insignia”, Napa Valley 2007 380. 2649 Joseph Phelps, “Insignia”, Napa Valley 2008 400. 1938 Ramian “Chapter 5”, Napa Valley 2005 117.

2115 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 1974 390. Dominus, 2041 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 1992 360. Estancia, 1810 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 1994 360. Justin, 2645 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 1996 335. Niebaum-Coppola, 2241 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 1997 350. Joseph Phelps, and 2529 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 1999 275. Ridge “Montebello” 2337 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 2000 325. 2435 Ridge, “Montebello”, Santa Cruz 2001 250. 2313 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 2003 200. 2636 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 2004 240. 1905 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 2005 250. 2004 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 2007 225. 2237 Ridge, "Montebello", Santa Cruz 2008 225.

2046 Rodney Strong, "Symmetry", Alexander Valley 1998 105. 2040 Signorello Vineyards, "Padrone", Napa Valley 1999 200. 2648 Signorello Vineyards, "Padrone", Napa Valley 2001 185. 1944 Signorello Vineyards, "Padrone", Napa Valley 2004 200. 2122 Spring Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley 2000 89. 2422 Spring Mountain Vineyard, “Elivette”, Napa Valley 2002 155. 2312 St. Clement, "Oroppas", Napa Valley 2002 85. 2602 Stonestreet, "Legacy", Alexander Valley 1996 75. 2234 Turnbull “Old Bull”, Napa Valley 2009 45.

79 BORDEAUX Commune/Region From this eastern edge of Bordeaux Bin Wine Vintage Price comes this lighter version to provide a Blaye barometer for what the region is capa- ble…. 4615 Château Belair la Royère 2005 56.

Bordeaux wines are a blend, but have inspired wines made from Castillon Cabernet Sauvignon everywhere that 4430 Château d’Aiguilhe 1999 60. Cabernet can be grown.

The Haut-Medoc is a sub-region of Cotes Canon-Fronsac Bordeaux that produces wines less 4448 Château Mazeris 2003 35. expensive than those of the communes listed to the right but of higher quality than basic Bordeaux. Haut-Médoc Famous for Cabernet Sauvignon, yet 5300 Château Camensac 2000 95. the most planted grape variety in 4583 Château Citran 1982 145. Bordeaux is Merlot…. 4391 Château Sociando-Mallet 2007 80.

Most of the classically famous wines of the region come from the Médoc, of which these communes are a part.

“Classically famous” simply means that more people have enjoyed them over centuries than some of their neighbors….

80 BORDEAUX – MEDOC Commune/Region Bin Wine Vintage Price Saint Estèphe 4600 Château Andron-Blanquet 2001 70. St. Estephe is the northernmost 4352 Château Cos d’Estournel 2000 650. commune in what is considered the Haut-Medoc or upper Medoc. 4012 Château Cos d’Estournel 2005 720. This commune has used the 4585 Château Montrose 1996 340. Cabernet Sauvignon grape more as a component of their blends than 4348 Château de Pez 2004 70. their neighbors to the south.

Pauillac This makes for harder wines when 4544 Château Clerc Milon 1997 75. young, but can make for greater longevity... 4698 Chateau Duhart-Milon 2006 100. 4399 Château Haut-Bages, "Avérous" 1996 275. 4390 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1996 1480. 4286 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1989 1800. 3053 Château Lafite-Rothschild 3 Liter 1981 4500. 4374 Château Latour 1945 10450. Pauillac (poy-ack) sets the standard for much of what has 4498 Château Latour 1966 950. made Bordeaux famous over the 4548 Château Latour 1982 3480. centuries. 4385 Château Latour 1990 2700. This is where many of the biggest 4351 Château Latour 1999 650. names in Bordeaux are situated… 4447 Les Forts de Latour 1996 190. 4446 Chateau Lynch-Bages 2003 225. 4547 Château Lynch-Bages 2006 160. Expect earthier characters, like much of the 4638 Château Lynch-Bages “ECHO” 2008 85. region, but with a power and 4376 Château Mouton Rothschild 1999 400. intensity that is more akin to art than wine... 4287 Château Longueville au Baron de Pichon Longueville 1989 1050. 4463 Château Longueville au Baron de Pichon Longueville 1999 350. 4025 Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 1996 375. 4377 Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 1982 1500. 4557 Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 2000 350. 4404 Château Pichon-Longueville “Reserve de la Comtesse de Lalande 2005 160.

81 BORDEAUX – MEDOC Commune/Region Bin Wine Vintage Price St. Julien is where Bordeaux aficionados are most Saint-Julien likely to have first become enamored of the region’s 4598 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2000 450. wines… not as powerful as Pauillac or as hard as St. Estephe or as minerally-complex as Margaux, the com- 4545 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006 220. mune provides ample reason to experiment with the 4400 Château Gruaud-Larose 1999 105. region as a whole. 4412 Château Gruaud-Larose 2002 110. 4513 Château Gruaud-Larose 2005 280. 4530 Château Léoville Barton 1996 120. These pages comprise our list of wines that come from 4580 Château Léoville Las Cases 1962 300. the “Left Bank” of Bordeaux and in great years are based around blends with Cabernet Sauvignon. 3075 Château Léoville Las Cases Magnum 1975 575. 4442 Château Léoville Las Cases 1979 300. 4378 Château Léoville Las Cases 1982 980. 4536 Château Léoville Las Cases 1996 720. 4683 Château Léoville Las Cases 2006 350.

Margaux Margaux as a mini-region within Bordeaux provides more classified “growths” than any other. The violet- 4672 Château Giscours 2008 140. tinged aromatics and gravelly mineral characteristics have ended up being personal 4397 Château Lascombes 1970 500. favorites of the area. 4519 Château Lascombes 2005 370. 4357 Chateau Palmer 2000 340.

Graves/Pessac-Léognan (Grahves) These wines show an elegant power 4272 Château Haut-Brion 1961 8020. that is unmatched in Bordeaux for lighter weight, higher complexity of flavors. 4465 Château Haut-Brion 1986 840. 4401 Château Haut-Brion 1999 400. Pessac-Leognan is its sub-appellation, created in 1987 to help maintain value and identity as the city of Bor- 4588 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1983 380. deaux spreads towards it. 3077 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Magnum 1981 550. 4445 Domaine de Chevalier 1979 225. 4476 Domaine de Chevalier 2008 145.

A cornerstone of any great collection has to include legendary vintages of great chateaux….

Costly? Yes, wines like Haut-Brion 1961 have im- pressed great people over the years and centuries to make their cost increase.

And they increase in value every time one is opened…

82 BORDEAUX – LIBOURNAIS Commune/Region Bin Wine Vintage Price Pomerol The region of Libourne comprehends the famous 4455 Château Hosanna 2003 380. wine villages of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. 4365 Château Hosanna 2005 520. 4554 Château La Croix De Gay 1990 120. 4551 Château Latour a Pomerol 2003 180. This is considered the “Right Bank” of Bordeaux 4512 Château Le Couvent 1961 295. and its wines are mainly comprised of Merlot and 4517 Château Trotanoy 2000 620. Cabernet Franc. 4375 Petrus 1975 5200. 4449 Petrus 1990 6750. The soils here are made of more clay and marl than 4372 Vieux Château Certan 1970 380. the rest of Bordeaux - lending flavors that are less 4595 Vieux Château Certan 2001 290. “précis” but no less sumptuous or beguiling.

Montagne-Saint-Émilion The minority of these wines will age as long as the 4502 Château Beausejour 2004 35. “Left Bank” wines, yet most of them are delightful younger than their western peers. Saint-Émilion 4696 Château Cheval-Blanc 1986 740. Some of the best buys come from price ranges as 4350 Château Cheval Blanc 1999 550. diverse as Beausejour, Fonplegade, Clos Badon, and 4555 Chateau Croix de Labrie 2005 190. Latour a Pomerol... 4492 Château Figeac 1990 775. 4480 Château Fonplegade 2000 105. 4630 Château Lassegue 2003 85. 4436 Château Monbousquet 1996 150. 4473 Château Monbousquet 2001 150. 4495 Château Monbousquet 2004 130. 4288 Château Quinault L’Enclos 1999 95. 4520 Château Pavie 2001 405. 4422 Château Troplong Mondot 1970 195. 4457 Clos Badon 2005 180. 4440 Clos Fourtet, Lurton Frères 1982 185.

83 Perfect for celebrating - or for groups of 8 or more ... (there are 4 bottles under each of these corks) these wines are among the finest in the world. And it’s fun just watching the cork-pull!

Bin Wines with Bubbles Vintage Price 3076 Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Brut NV 450.

Chardonnay 3016 Mer Soleil 1996 295.

3018 Sonoma-Cutrer "Founders Reserve" , Sonoma 1997 450.

3026 Rodney Strong “Chalk Hill”, Sonoma 2004 180.

Pinot Noir 3006 Panther Creek “Shea Vineyard” 2006 450. 3088 Ken Wright Cellars “McCrone Vineyard” 2010 325.

Robust, Dark Red 3004 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon “Private Reserve” 1997 970.

3024 Antinori “Tignanello”, Tuscany 2004 680.

3053 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac 1981 4500.

3068 Groth Vineyards, Napa Valley 2007 575.

3042 Groth Vineyards “Reserve”, Napa Valley 2007 1100.

84 “What should I know about dessert wines?” If they are paired with a dessert, be sure the wine is sweeter than the dessert - otherwise the wine seems sour by comparison. They are usually great all by themselves as well!

VINTAGE AND VINTAGE CHARACTER PORT “Fortification” is the Bin Wine Vintage Price practice of adding brandy to the 1511 Cockburn 1983 370. wine (usually during the normal 1543 Cockburn 2000 105. fermentation process) to retain a higher than normal sugar level and 1553 Dow 1994 150. raise the alcohol content 1544 Dow HALF BOTTLE 2007 65. to around 19%. 1533 Dow 2007 130. 1563 Dow “Crusted Port” 2002 55. 1517 Fonseca 1977 500. Vintage Ports are made for cigars 1565 Graham “Malvedos” 1998 105. and dark chocolates, bleu cheese 1569 Graham 1977 430. and walnuts…. 3039 Graham MAGNUM 1977 875. 1552 Graham 1983 172. 1555 Graham 1994 195. When passing the Port, someone who keeps the in front of 1568 Graham HALF BOTTLE 2000 110. him for too long might be called 2916 Graham 2003 182. “The Bishop of Norwich,” 1567 Graham 2007 205. after a famously stingy priest. Like- 1327 Quinto do Infantado 1995 65. wise, if you would like someone to 1570 Quinto do Vesuvio 1999 115. pass you the Port, simply ask, “Do 1556 Quinto do Vesuvio 2000 150. you know the Bishop of Norwich?” 1564 “Vau” 2000 64. 1518 Taylor-Fladgate 1970 500. 1505 Taylor-Fladgate 1985 320. 1522 Taylor-Fladgate 1994 650. 6047 Taylor-Fladgate 2003 215. 1512 Warre 1977 360. 1561 Warre 1994 145. 1558 Warre HALF BOTTLE 2000 95. 1562 Warre 2000 190. Tawny Ports are made for lighter 6168 Warre 2003 140. desserts and mellower sipping…

TAWNY PORT Many of our ports and dessert wines are available by the glass on page 89. 1550 Dow “20 Year” NV 115. 1551 Warre “Otima - 10 Year” NV 42. 1545 Graham “10 Year” NV 100. 1554 Graham “30 Year” NV 216. Yes, it IS good enough to get its own 1557 Graham “40 Year” NV 300. category! The only taste is intense raspberry….whew!

RASPBERRY (FRAMBOISE) 85 3361 Bonny Doon HALF BOTTLE NV 26. GERMAN DESSERT WINES Region Bin Wine Vintage Price Highlighted words are names Riesling AUSLESE of specific towns and vine- yards. Mosel 3342 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr 375ml 1999 65. 1549 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich 2001 70. 1504 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich 2003 67. 1344 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich 2004 68. The Mosel River with its tributaries the Saar and the 6024 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich 2005 89. Ruwer succeed in making 1332 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich 2006 88. some of the lightest wines with 1548 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr 1997 69. the highest sugars. Truly phe- 1364 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr 1998 70. nomenal. 1540 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2001 80. Think ripe, intense green apple, flowers and slate. 1336 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2004 65. 3301 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr 375ml 2005 44. 1524 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Gold Cap 2001 90. 1542 Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat 1995 85. 3274 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten 375ml 2007 68. 1508 Wegeler Wehlener Sonnenuhr 1997 86. 3052 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch MAGNUM 2005 105. Rheingau 3339 Kunstler 375ml 2003 75. 3337 Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg 375ml 1999 75. 3356 Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg 375ml 2001 95. The Rheingau is 3333 Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg 375ml 2002 75. justifiably famous for its pow- Rheinhessen erful Riesling wines. Think 3335 Gunderloch Nackenheimer Rothenberg, Gold Cap 375ml 1999 85. ripe, August fruits. 1534 Gunderloch Nackenheimer Rothenberg, Gold Cap 1998 125. The Rheinhessen’s wines are less tart, but more minerally and no less intense... Riesling – BEERENAUSLESE Mosel 1528 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr 1992 500. 3366 J.J. Prum Bernkasteler Badstube 375ml 2006 240. Rheingau Because of the sweetness of 3346 Kunstler 375ml 1999 195. these wines, we recommend the half-bottles for 4 people Pfalz and the full bottles for 8 or 3348 von Buhl, Deidesheimer Fortier 375ml 1998 165. more...

86 GERMAN RIESLING Region Bin Wine Vintage Price Pfalz 3352 Bassermann-Jordan Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad 375ml 2006 510. Pricey? Yep, but you will never forget the experi- ence of a German “TBA” or GERMAN RIESLING EISWEIN Eiswein... Mosel-Saar 3341 von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger 375ml 1998 195. Rheingau 3263 Wegeler Geisenheimer Rothenberg 375ml 2001 115. 3323 Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg 375ml 1999 395. Pfalz 3350 Basserman-Jordan Kalkofen 375ml 1998 175. Nahe 3358 Schloss Wallhausen 375ml 1998 95.

The ripeness of the grapes at harvest is the criterion for rating grapes in Germany. This is the only place in the world to do this.

At the top is TBA, or Trockenbeerenauslese, which is the rarest and most expensive . The name means “dried selected grapes” and that’s D what they mean - they are picking individual raisins off the vine to make into ) t s e a e E s wine. k t i u TBA i s b s d i e r Trocken- w a t r r t Beerenauslese e t a i P n W Beerenauslese means “selected grapes” and t g i in they are now picking really high sugar grapes. n i m i f Beerenauslese n n e e i d s e h t w i Auslese means that the grapes were s w t e a probably still in a cluster when they were t in Auslese i picked, but super-ripe. l w a y t u i l Q a Spatlese translates as “late-harvest”, though u q a late harvest in Germany is more like a ( Spatlese normal harvest anywhere else… (late-picked)

Kabinett wines are made with all the strict standards of the other “Pradikats” above, but earlier. Kabinett

Qualitatswein may be made with irrigated Qualitatswein, or QbA vineyards from blends of places.

Tafelwein

87 ASZÚ & ESSENCIA Variety/Style/Region Rare & intense, these wines are Bin Wine Vintage Price light in color, but the 1448 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. "Betsek" 500ml 1990 140. “Essencia” is the richest wine 1447 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. "Birsalma's" 500ml 1990 85. on the planet. The others 1441 Royal Tokaji Wine Co., Aszú 500ml 1991 140. aren’t far behind… 1449 Royal Tokaji Wine Co., Aszú Essencia 500ml 1993 300. AUSTRALIAN “STICKIES” DESSERT WINES 1423 Mt. Horrocks “Cordon Cut” Riesling, 375ml 1996 35. 1454 Torbreck Muscat Blanc “The Bothie” 375ml 2004 45.

Brachetto is actually a sparkling red wine that has a ITALIAN DESSERT WINES sweetness like a really ripe 88 Banfi, Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont 375ml 2009 25. strawberry. (Sparkling, red and delectable with Chocolate Strawberries…) 3303 Castello Sonnino, , Tuscany 375ml 2001 88. Vin Santo, or Saint’s Wine is 2806 Michele Chiarlo “Nivole” the rich, but not super-sweet wine perfect for dipping Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont 375ml 2010 32. biscotti. 4302 Speri, Valpolicella Recioto, Veneto 2000 32.

The richness of this could nearly be SPANISH measured in oil weight”… 3343 Albala Don PX “Gran Reserva” 375ml 1979 45. more like 5W/40! So against the backdrop of vanilla ice cream or Crème Brulee we can begin to let those flavors fan out far enough that we can actually taste them! And a bargain...

88 FRENCH DESSERT WINES Region Bin Wine Vintage Price Legendary wines. 3419 Château Guiraud 375ml 2005 105. 3327 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 375ml 2001 225. 3324 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 375ml 2003 195. 1516 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2006 100. Think ripe apricot, honey, white 3329 Château Rieussec 375ml 1986 140. peaches in a glass with dashes of 3242 Château Roûmieu-Lacoste 375ml 2006 46. white pepper, coconut, pineapple 3318 Château Suduiraut 375ml 1996 175. and sometimes a smoky vanillin. 3250 Château Suduiraut 375ml 2003 135. 1515 Château d’Yquem 1961 1900. 3351 Château d’Yquem 375ml 1997 250. 1547 Château d’Yquem 1997 500.

Barsac 3355 Château Climens 375ml 1996 155. 1519 Château Coutet 1996 290. 1538 Château Coutet 2006 125.

Loire Valley Please leave these Loire wines for 3345 Bonnezeaux, Château de Fesles 375ml 1997 80. me, they’re really not that good… 1465 Quarts de Chaume, Château Baumard 375ml 2005 95.

Alsace – Riesling – Vendange Tardive Exotic and spicy wines that will age 1419 Trimbach, "Frédéric Émile" 1989 125. indefinitely. 1506 Zind Humbrecht, “Clos Haüserer” 1990 145.

Alsace – Gewurztraminer - Sélection de Grains Nobles 3376 Weinbach “Cuvee Laurence” 375ml 2002 70.

Alsace – Gewurztraminer - Sélection de Grains Nobles 1418 Hugel et Fils 1981 155. Spicy yellow rose petals and orange blossoms in honeyed stone 1509 Hugel et Fils 1983 175. fruit lychee nectar with a green 1502 Hugel et Fils 1986 155. apple garnish. 3344 Weinbach, "Cuvée d’Or Quintessence" 375ml 1994 165. 3354 Weinbach “Mambourg”, Grand Cru 375ml 2005 250.

Languedoc-Roussillon 1503 Banyuls, "St. Martin", Domaine du Mas Blanc 1978 45. Banyuls and dark 3317 Banyuls, "Vin de Meditation", chocolate….Mmmm. Domaine La Tour Vieille 500ml NV 195. . Rhone Valley – Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 3267 Domaine de la Pigeade 375ml 2007 34.

89 NORTH AMERICAN DESSERT WINES Region “Unique” defines all of our Bin Wine Vintage Price dessert wines of North California America as well... 1412 Anapamu Late Harvest Riesling, California 375ml 1998 30.

3268 Beringer, "Nightingale", Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 375ml 1992 70. Merryvale’s Antigua drinks like 3260 Brian Carter “Opulento”, Yakima Valley 375ml 2009 46. a tawny port but is so much more complex... 3243 Honig Sauvignon Blanc “Botrytis”, Rutherford 375ml 2006 100. 2912 Merryvale "Antigua", Muscat de Frontignan Napa Valley 500ml NV 35.

3272 Robert Mondavi Sauvignon Blanc “Botrytis-ised” King Estate, Dunham, Napa Valley 375ml 1998 75. Ste. Michelle and Timber Rock 3364 Trentadue “Chocolate Amore” 375ml NV 42. produce light, intense wines from a variety of grapes, but Pacific Northwest Pacific Rim makes this Riesling in the freezer to give it 3260 Brian Carter “Opulento” 375ml 2009 46. the intensity of “Icewine” with- 1424 Dunham Semillon “Double River Vnyrd”, Walla Walla out the unpredictablility.. 375ml 2005 98.

3330 Elk Cove “Ultima”, Late Harvest Riesling, Oregon 375ml 2006 58. Elk Cove’s “Ultima” are striking dessert wines… 1403 Kiona Chenin Blanc Ice Wine, Columbia Valley 375ml 2004 40.

3362 King Estate Pinot Gris “Vin Glace”, Willamette Valley 375ml 2007 36.

These Sauternes-like wines are 1411 L’Ecole #41 Winery Semillon “Ice Wine” close approximations of the Columbia Valley 375ml 2004 36. expensive stuff on the previous page at a fraction of the price 1415 Pacific Rim Vineyards, Riesling “Selenium Vineyards” "Vin de Glacière", Washington 375ml 2004 33.

1438 Ste. Michelle/Dr Loosen Berry Select Riesling Columbia Valley 375ml 2000 295.

1444 Timber Rock Chenin Blanc Ice Wine Columbia Valley 375ml 2004 63. 3247 Trentadue “Chocolate Amore”, California 375ml NV 42. 1408 Willamson Vineyards Viognier Late Harvest RED Icewine? Yep. Snake River Valley 375ml 2006 39. Vidal as a grape variety is not famous, but does Canada, Ontario produce good Icewine more 1455 , Cabernet Franc Ice Wine 375ml 2002 170. reliably... 90 3310 Inniskillin, Vidal Sparkling Icewine 375ml 2005 125. 3360 Jackson-Triggs, Vidal Icewine 187ml 2005 45. DESSERT WINES AND PORTS BY THE GLASS 3 oz glass Light Dessert Wines Chiarlo “Nivole” Moscato d’Asti, Italy 2007 9. Fresh, lightly spritzy and a sweet refresher after your meal. King Estate Pinot Gris Vin Glace, OR 2007 12. A richer, intense citrus and floral wine, great with all of our soufflés! Jos. Joh. Prum Riesling Auslese Graacher Himmelreich 2003 12. Amazingly bright and crisp for a sweeter wine. Refreshing with our Cheese Platter. Williamson Vineyards Viognier Late Harvest, ID 2006 15. Concentrated, heady stone-fruit and white pepper character for Crème Brulee. Domaine de la Pigeade, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, S. Rhone 2007 9. Classic for sipping. Savor the complex herbs, apricots and honey of Provence.

Dark Dessert Wines & Ports Blandy’s “Alaveda” Madiera 9 Dark amber, “Bual” style that is rich enough to enjoy with ripe cheeses and fruits. Pacific Rim, Framboise, CA 8 Raspberry, raspberry, raspberry…. Warres 10 yr Tawny, “Otima”, Portugal 11. Classic. Made for sipping by itself or with nuts, desserts and cheese. Trentadue “Chocolate Amore”, CA 11. The intensity of dark chocolate married to the richness of dark, tawny Port... Dow’s 20 yr Tawny, Portugal 20. Complex, layered flavors from toffee and caramel to smoky, rich, brown spices.. Brian Carter “Opulento” Port-Inspired, WA 2009 12. Made from traditional Portugese varieties; expect rich, carmelized raisinated flavors. Dow “Crusted Porto” Portugal, 2002 12. Great dark, “vintage-character” port. Made for chocolate and/or bleu cheeses... Warre’s Vintage 2000, Portugal 28. This is why Oporto is famous. Dark, with the rich complexity that age brings..

Our Dessert Selections and offered by the glass are kept as fresh as possible through the use of a nitrogen powered tap system called a Cruvinet. This allows us to offer the very best dessert wines from the freshest Moscato d’Asti to the oldest of Vintage Ports over the course of weeks, not days, so that the wine is as fresh with its last glass as with its first. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!