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Sparkling Wine Wine Collection Wine Director/General Manager Jamie Jamison Our corkage policy is twenty-dollars per 750ml Limit one bottle per person per table Maximum of 6 bottles We gladly waive one corkage fee for each 750ml bottle which you purchase from our list All wines listed are available for retail sale. Ask your server for details KXXVI Home of Kelleher Family Vineyards Famous ‘Brix Vineyard’ Private tastings available by appointment only 24 hour advanced notice please Contact [email protected] for details Kelleher Family Vineyards Wine Tasting Experiences Kelleher Wine Tasting - $55 per person Our current releases accompanied by local cheeses Lunch Food & Wine Pairing- $110 per person A curated 3 course pairing by our Executive Chef Cary Delbridge kelleherwines.com Kelleher Family Vineyards by the Glass Sauvignon Blanc ‘Block 21’- Oakville 2018 12 Chardonnay- ‘Three Sisters’ Russian River 2017 22 Rose-‘D&D’ Pinot Noir , Russian River Valley 2019 20 Pinot Noir- ‘Ten Grand’, Sonoma Coast 2018 20 Cabernet Sauvignon- ‘Brix Vineyard’ Oakville 2012 24 WINE BY THE GLASS SPARKLING NV J Vineyards ‘CA Cuvee’, California NA 13. NV Laird Family ‘Sprarkling Brut Rose’, Napa Valley 15. 2015 Schramsberg ‘Blanc de Noirs’, North Coast 17. WHITE 2018 Pinot Grigio-Swanson, San Benito 10. 2018 Grenache Blanc-Priest Ranch, Napa Valley 12. 2018 Sauvignon Blanc-Kelleher Family ‘Block 21’, Oakville 12. 2019 Sauvignon Blanc-Groth, Napa Valley 14. 2018 Chardonnay-Two2 by Alpha Omega, Napa Valley 11. 2017 Chardonnay-Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley 16. 2017 Chardonnay-Kelleher Family ‘Three Sisters’, Don Miguel Vyd, Russian River 22. 2019 Rose-Kelleher Family Vineyards ‘D&D’ Pinot Noir, RRV 20. RED 2017 Pinot Noir-Baldacci ‘Elizabeth’, Carneros 13. 2017 Pinot Noir-Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast 23. 2018 Pinot Noir-Kelleher Family ‘Ten Grand’ Doña Margarita Vyd., Sonoma Coast 20. 2016 Merlot-Peju, Napa Valley 13. 2018 Merlot-Emmolo by Jenny Wagner, Napa Valley 17. 2015 Zinfandel-Grgich Hills, Napa Valley 13. 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon-Trim, California 11. 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon-Kelleher Family ‘Brix Vineyard’, Oakville 24. 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon-Oakville Cuvee, Oakville, Napa Valley En Magnum 58. LARGE FORMAT COLLECTION CABERNET SAUVINGON & BLENDS 1.5 Liter 2014 Corison, Napa 322. 2016 Corison, Napa 322. 2002 Goldschmidt, Oakville 288. 2015 Honig, Napa Valley 176. 2011 Kelleher Family Vineyard, Brix Vineyard’, Oakville 308. 2013 Kelleher Family Vineyards ‘Brix Vineyard’, Oakville 336. 2014 Kelleher Family Vineyards ‘Brix Vineyard’, Oakville 336. 2012 Kelleher Family Vineyards ‘Bari’s Vineyard’, Oakville 798. 2015 Oakville Growers Association ‘Oakville Cuvee’, Oakville 1013. 2007 Opus One, Oakville 1064. 2014 Paradigm, Oakville 393. 3.0 Liter 2012 Kelleher Family Vineyards’ Brix Vineyard’, Oakville 882. 2012 Kelleher Family Vineyard ‘Bari’s Vineyard’, Oakville 2142. 2013 Kelleher Family Vineyard ‘Brix Vineyard’, Oakville 966. 2014 Kelleher Family Vineyards’ Brix Vineyard’, Oakville 966. SYRAH 1.5 Liter 2009 Lagier Meredith, Mt. Veeder 270. 2010 Lagier Meredith, Mt. Veeder 270. HALF BOTTLES SELECTIONS 2015 Schramsberg,CABERNET SAUVINGON Blanc De Blancs, & BLENDS Brut, Calistoga 39. 2018 Duckhorn ‘Duckling’, Sauvingnon Blanc, Napa Valley 32. 2018 Frog’s Leap, Sauvingnon Blanc, Napa Valley 32. 2018 Grgich Hills ‘Fume Blanc’, Sauvingnon Blanc, Napa Valley 35. 2019 Rombauer, Chardonnay, Carneros 37. 2017 Robert Biale ‘Black Chicken’ Zinfandel, Napa Valley 56. 2018 Rombauer Zinfandel, Napa Valley 35. 2018 Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley 54. 2009 Araujo Estate, Eisele Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 317. 2006 Cain Five, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 133. 2013 Cain Five, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 120. 2016 Corison, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 95. 2012 Darioush, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 95. 2016 Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 73. 2016 Paradigm, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 75. 2016 Rombauer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 63. 2014 Wheeler Farms, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 123. SYRAH HALF BOTTLE SELECTION SPARKLING WINE SPARKLING WINE 2011 Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Blanc de Blanc ‘Le Reve’ 219. 2016 Iron Horse ‘Wedding Cuvee’, Russian River Brut 90. NV J Vineyards ‘California Cuvee’, California 45. NV Mumm, Brut Prestige, Napa Valley 90. NV Roederer Estate, Brut, Anderson Valley 51. 2017 Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs, North Coast 72. 2016 Schramsberg, Blanc de Noirs, North Coast 81. SPARKLING ROSÉ NV Laird Family Estate, ‘Sparkling Brut Rose’, Napa Valley 47. CHAMPAGNE 2009 Pierre Morlet ‘1er Cru, Champagne 94. NV Billacarte Salmon ‘Brut Rose’, Champagne 196. 2007 Billacarte Salmon ‘Cuvee Elizabeth Brut Rose’, Champagne 358. 2010 Moët & Chandon ‘Dom Perignon’, Champagne 489. SAUVIGNON BLANC & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY 2019 Cakebread Cellars 60. 2018 Cliff Lede 51. 2019 Duckhorn Wine Company 56. 2017 Eisele Vineyard ‘Altragacia’, Napa Valley 70. 2017 Eisele Vineyard, Napa Valley 190. 2018 Frog’s Leap, Rutherford 58. 2019 Gamble Family Vineyards, Oakville 55. 2019 Groth Vineyards 45. 2018 Honig 39. 2018 Kelleher Family Vineyards ‘Block 21’, Oakville 56. 2018 Lail ‘Blueprint’, Napa Valley 78. 2018 Sawyer Cellars, Napa Valley 45. 2018 Spottswoode, Napa & Sonoma Counties 78. 2017 Teaderman 55. OTHER WHITE VARIETALS 2019 Albarino, Hendry, Napa Valley 46. 2019 Chenin Blanc, Chappellet, Napa Valley 78. 2016 Chenin Blanc, Gamling & McDuck ‘Mangels Ranch’, Suisun Valley 51. 2017 Grenache Blanc, Priest Ranch, Napa Valley 44. 2019 Gewurtztraminer ‘Dry’, Hallack, Russian River Valley 84. 2019 Picpoul, Bonny Doon ‘Beeswax Vineyard’, Arroyo Seco 40. 2018 Pinot Gris, Etude, Carneros 48. 2019 Pinot Gris, FEL, Anderson Valley 39. 2018 Pinot Grigio, Swanson, California 40. 2017 Viognier, Chappellet ‘Cold Creek Vineyard’, Carneros 76. 2017 Viognier, Darioush, Napa Valley 104. 2018 Viognier, Miner Family, California 37. 2017 Viognier, Aaron & Clair Pott ‘Twenty Meters’, Mount Veeder 112. 2018 Viognier/Chardonnay, Paraduxx, Napa Valley 61. STILL ROSÉ WINES 2018 Bouchaine ‘Vin Gris of Pinot Noir’, Napa-Carneros 75. 2019 Gamble Family, Napa Valley 42. 2019 Goldeneye ‘Rose of Pinot Noir’, Anderson Valley 63. 2019 Kelleher Family Vineyards ‘D&D’, Russian River Valley 76. 2019 Paradigm ‘Rose of Merlot’, Napa 64. 2018 Seavey ‘Mini’s’, Napa Valley 75. 2018 Staglin, ‘Rosato di Sangiovese’, Rutherford 98. 2014 Sean Thackery ‘Fifi’, Rose of Sangiovese, California 48. CHARDONNAY CARNEROS 2017 Baldacci ‘Sorelle’ 68. 2017 Chappellet ‘Growers Collection’ El Novillero Vineyard 101. 2018 Frank Family 73. 2019 Rombauer 71. 2018 ZD ‘50th Anniversary’, California 84. 2016 ZD ‘Reserve’ 148. NAPA VALLEY 2017 Alpha Omega ‘TWO2’ 35. 2016 Beringer ‘Luminus’ 54. 2018 Beringer ‘Private Reserve’ 80. 2017 Far Niente 140. 2015 Hill Family Estate ‘Carly’s Cuvee’ 59. 2017 Mayacamas, Mount Veeder 98. 2018 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Karia’ 50. 2015 Staglin Estate, Rutherford 233. CHARDONNAY SONOMA COAST 2018 Aubert 124. 2018 Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers’ 108. 2011 Kistler ‘Vinehill Ranch’ 208. 2014 Morlet ‘Ma Douce’ 168. 2017 Peay 112. 2018 The Withers ‘Peters Vineyard’ 84. SONOMA MOUNTAIN 2011 Kistler ‘Kistler Vineyard’ 252. RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2017 Boich Family Cellar ‘Ritchie Vineyard’ 176. 2018 DuMOL ‘Wester Reach’ 106. 2018 En Route ‘Brumaire’ 70. 2017 Iron Horse Vineyards ‘Unoaked’, Green Valley 59. 2017 Kelleher Family Vineyards, Three Sisters ‘Don Miguel Vineyard’ 108. 2017 Kosta Browne ‘One-Sixteen’ 140. 2016 Laguna 45. 2017 Marimar Estate ‘La Masia, Don Miguel Vineyard’ 75. 2016 Morlet ‘Ma Pincesse’ 179. 2017 Patz & Hall ‘Dutton Ranch’ 60. PINOT NOIR SONOMA COAST 2018 Aubert 151. 2016 Joseph Phelps ‘Freestone Vineyard’ 100. 2015 Hallack Vineyards ‘Hillside Cuvee’ 110. 2018 Kelleher Family Vineyards ‘Ten Grand’, Doña Margarita Vineyard 112. 2018 Kosta Browne 196. 2016 Patz & Hall 70. 2017 Paul Hobbs ‘The Crossbarn’ 65. 2017 Peay ‘Scallop Shelf’ 119. 2014 Tamber Bey ‘Sun Chase Vineyard’ 110. 2018 The Withers ‘Peters Vineyard’ 92. RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2018 Chappellet ‘Dutton Ranch Growers Collection’ 90. 2018 DuMOL ‘Wester Reach’ 144. 2017 En Route ‘Les Pommiers’ 103. ANDERSON VALLEY 2018 Littorai ‘Wendling Vineyard’ 162. PINOT NOIR CARNEROS 2017 Baldacci, ‘Elizabeth’ 68. 2016 Bouchaine ‘Pommard Clone’ 105. 2018 ZD 87. CENTRAL COAST 2017 Peter Michael ‘Le Moulin Rouge’, Pisoni Vineyard, 224. Santa Lucia Highlands ANDERSON VALLEY 2016 Goldeneye 102. CALIFORNIA 2015 Matthiasson ‘Spring Hill Vineyard’, Sonoma County 103. OREGON 2017 Beaux Freres ‘Belle Soeurs’, Ribbon Ridge 190. SYRAH NAPA VALLEY 2013 Shafer ‘Relentless’ 188. SONOMA COUNTY 2017 DuMOL ‘Wild Mountainside’, Russian River Valley 108. 2016 Peay ‘Les Titans’, Sonoma Coast 104. 2010 Shadowbox ‘Terraces’, Sonoma Mountain 79. 2016 Unti, Dry Creek Valley 65. CABERNET FRANC 2017 Chappellette, St Helena 1 190. 2017 Matthaisson ‘Matthaisson Vineyard’, Oak Knoll 115. 2015 Lang & Reed, North Coast 54. 2014 Lang & Reed ‘Two-Fourteen’, Napa Valley 97. OTHER REDS 2018 Petit Sirah, Robert Biale ‘Royal Punisher’, Napa Valley 77. 2014 Grenache, Staglin Family ‘RESA’, Sonoma Valley 153. 2016 Sangiovese, Villa Ragazzi ‘Faraona’, Super Tuscan, Napa Valley 97. 2018 Malbec, Ilaria, Napa Valley 76. 2013 Mondeuse, Lagier Meredith, Mt. Veeder 76. ZINFANDEL NAPA VALLEY 2018 Robert Biale ‘Black Chicken’, Napa Valley 91. 2018 Robert Biale ‘R.W. Moore’, Coombsville 91. 2017 Frog’s Leap 68. 2013 G. B. Crane Vineyard ‘El Coco’, St. Helena, Zinfandel/Petite Sirah 112. 2017 Ghost Block ‘Pelissa Vineyard’, Oakville 65. 2015 Grgich Hills, Rutherford
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