Stuhlmuller, , Alexander Valley, ‘15 ...... 44 SEGHESIO 2016 Ramey, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, ‘13/‘12...... (1/2 btl) 34...... 62 Sonoma County, California Paul Hobbs, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, ‘14...... 72 Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers’, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, ‘13...... 86 93 Points - Spectator Shafer ‘Red Shoulder Ranch’, Chardonnay, Napa-Carneros, ‘08...... 90 Loaded with rich, jammy fruit, this plump Zin is a pleasure to drink, with bold Littorai ‘Thieriot ’, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, ‘05...... 110 accents of wild berry, spicy cinnamon and licorice that glide dynamically toward Aubert ‘Ritchie Vineyard’, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, ‘14...... 130 plush tannins. Drink now through 2025. Kongsgaard, Chardonnay, Napa, ‘06...... (1/2 btl) 78...... 150 1/2 Bottle 28~ Bottle 50~ Kim Crawford, , Marlborough-New Zealand,’16...... (1/2 btl) 18...... 32 ALPHA BOX & DICE ‘KIT & KABOODLE’ NV 2017 Frog’s Leap, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, ‘16...... (1/2 btl) 20...... 36 Mclaren Vale, South Australia Honig, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, ‘15...... 52 Red Blend Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, ‘16...... 52 Aglianico, Shiraz, and Mataro from McLaren Vale and Neb- Grgich Hills ‘Fume Blanc’, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, ’13...... (1/2 btl) 30...... 56 biolo from the Adelaide Hills. Unlikely bedfellows, perhaps, but the creative juices Peter Michael ‘L’ Apres-Midi’, Sauvignon Blanc, Knight’s Valley-Sonoma, ‘09...... 78 at Alpha Box & Dice must have been flowing when they put this together, because Solena, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, ‘15...... 36 it’s a masterpiece of blending and the result is truly sensational. Each variety was Caymus, ‘Conundrum’, Napa, ‘12...... 50 vinified separately, with some of the wine spending over 4 years in , while oth- Miner ‘Simpson Vineyard’, Viognier, Napa, ‘14...... (1/2 btl) 22...... 42 ers coming from the young and precocious 2017 , adding brightness to the more mature elements. Greg Norman, Cabernet, , Limestone Coast-Australia, ‘16...... 34 Bottle 56~ Buehler, Cabernet, Napa, ‘14, ‘15...... 42 St. Supery, Cabernet, Napa, ’14...... 54 AUTEUR ‘MANCHESTER RIDGE’ 2009 Truth, Cabernet, Merlot, , Napa Valley. ‘12...... 80 Mendocino Ridge, California Silver Oak, Cabernet, Alexander Valley, ‘14...... 88 Pinoty Noir Shafer “TD-9”, Cabernet, Napa Valley ‘16...... 90 93 Points - Wine Spectator Joseph Phelps, Cabernet, Napa, ’15...... 96 The 2009 Manchester Ridge Vineyard is a serious wine. It boasts con- Concha Y Toro ‘Don Melchor’, Cabernet, Puente Alto-Chile, ‘07...... 105 siderable structure and power. The fruit is deep, dark and totally beguiling, even Caymus, Cabernet, Napa, ‘16...... 110 if it is quite clear the wine is showing just the barest hint of its ultimate potential. Pride, Cabernet, Napa-Sonoma, ‘14...... (1/2 btl) 60...... 118 Black cherries, menthol, tar and licorice inform the rich, intense finish. Dunn, Cabernet, Napa-Howell Mountain, ‘14...... 140 Bottle 89~ Leonetti, Cabernet, Walla Walla Valley, ‘08...... 150 LONG SHADOWS ‘SEQUEL’ 2015 Plumpjack, Cabernet, Oakville-Napa, ‘15...... 155 Columbia Valley, Washington Pahlmeyer, Cabernet, Napa, ‘16...... 160 Gallica, Cabernet, Napa, ‘08...... 190 93 Points - Robert Parker Continuum, Cabernet, Oakville-Napa, ‘06...... 200 The 2015 Sequel Syrah is made by John Duval, for 15 years the winemaker of Corra, Cabernet, Napa, ‘09...... 200 Penfolds Grange, Australia’s most famous Shiraz. The fruit was sourced from five Carter Cellars ‘Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard’, Cabernet, Napa, ‘05...... 205 encompassing several AVAs and includes 3% Cabernet Sauvignon in Caymus ‘Special Selection’, Cabernet, Napa, ‘14...... 210 the final blend. Ninety percent of the wine was aged for 18 months in small French Staglin, Cabernet, Napa, ‘03...... 220 oak. Purple/black in color, this superb Syrah offers grilled meat, bacon fat, game Opus One, Cabernet, Napa, ’15...... 230 and wild blueberry aromas and flavors. On the palate the wine is spicy, layered, Quilceda Creek, Cabernet, Columbia Valley, ‘11...... 260 and plush with soft tannins and enough acidity to hold things together. This hedo- Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’, Meritage, Knight’s Valley-Sonoma, ‘07...... 270 nistic effort can be enjoyed now but will easily last for 20+ years. Kudos toAlan Maybach ‘Materium’, Cabernet, Napa, ‘09...... (1/2 btl) 145..... 280 Shoup for directing a project in which every wine (and winemaker) turned in an Joseph Phelps ‘Insignia’, Meritage, Napa, ‘06/’04...... (1/2 btl) 150..... 290 outstanding performance. Ovid, Cabernet, Napa, ‘09...... 300 Bottle 94~ 100 Acre ‘Ark Vineyard’, Cabernet, Napa, ‘09...... 400 Shafer ‘Hillside Select’, Cabernet, Napa, ‘04...... 450 LONG SHADOWS ‘PEDESTAL’ 2013 Columbia Valley, Washington Araujo ‘Eisele Vineyard’, Cabernet, Napa, ‘05...... 500 Merlot, Cabernet, Petit Verdot Bond ‘Vecina’, Cabernet, Napa, ‘05...... 450 94 Points - Robert Parker Scarecrow, Cabernet, Napa, ‘12...... 775 Aged 22 months in 85% new French oak, its deep purple color is followed by Schrader ‘Beckstoffer to Kalon’,Cabernet , Napa, ‘12...... 800 fabulous notes of plums, coffee beans, spice box and sweet oak in a full-bodied, Colgin ‘IX’, Cabernet, Napa, ‘10...... 1100 decadent, ripe and expansive package. In general, Cabernet was more success- Harlan, Cabernet, Napa, ‘06...... 1500 ful than Merlot in 2013, but you wouldn’t know it by tasting this beauty. Drink it Screaming Eagle, Cabernet, Napa, ‘13/’14...... 2500 anytime over the coming decade. Bottle 120~ Benton Lane, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘15...... 42 Rex Hill, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ’14...... (1/2 btl) 25...... 48 CORRA 2009 Chehalem ‘3 Vineyard’, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘16...... (1/2 btl) 27...... 52 Napa Valley, California Sineann, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘12...... 62 Cabernet Sauvignon Lachini, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘12...... (1/2 btl) 36...... 64 94 Points - Wine Spectator Cristom, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘16...... (1/2 btl) 36...... 66 A rich, expansive Cabernet, with tiers of black and blue fruits joined by currant, Martinelli ‘Bella Vigna’, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, ’14/’16...... 70 melted licorice, mocha and cedar flavors. Yet for all its size and density, this offers Bergstrom ‘Cumberland Reserve’, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘15 (1/2 btl) 36...... 72 the finesse and grace found in the best 2009s. Best from 2013 through 2023. 375 Evening Land , Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘11...... 74 cases made. Paul Hobbs, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, ’14...... 75 Bottle 200~ Roco, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘12...... 76 Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad’, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘14...... (1/2 btl) 40...... 78 STAGLIN FAMILY VINEYARD 2004 Rutherford, Napa, North Coast, California Shea, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘10...... 88 Cabernet Sauvignon Auteur ‘Manchester Ridge Vineyard’, Pinot Noir, Mendocino Ridge, ‘09...... 89 97 Points - Robert Parker Soter ‘Mineral Springs’, Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District, ‘13...... 90 A striking, provocative, complex set of aromatics jump from the glass of this dense Merry Edwards, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, ‘13...... (1/2 btl) 48...... 92 plum/purple-colored wine. Beautiful plum, anise and black currant fruit charac- Torii Mor Reserve ‘Deux Verres’, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘14...... 96 teristics are found in this voluptuously textured, opulent, full-bodied wine. This Ken Wright ‘Savoya’, Pinot Noir, Freedom Hill Vineyard, ‘14...... 98 compelling effort from the Staglin Family appears to be close to full maturity Argyle Reserve ‘Nuthouse’, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘08...... 100 given its impressive aromatics and silky mouthfeel, but its impeccable balance Arterberry Maresh ‘Maresh Vineyard’, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, ‘10...... 106 suggests it will last another 15+ years. Domaine Drouhin ‘Laurene’, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘10...... (1/2 btl) 56...... 108 Bottle 220~ Kistler, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, ‘14...... 115 Beaux Freres ‘Beaux Freres Vineyard’, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘13...... 120 SAXUM ‘BROKEN STONES’ 2012 DuMol ‘Aiden’, Pinot Noir, Green Valley-Russian River Valley, ‘15...... 130 Paso Robles, California Kosta Browne, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, ‘12...... (1/2 btl) 70...... 140 Syrah Sea Smoke ‘Ten’, Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, ‘14...... 190 97 Points - Robert Parker The 2012 Syrah Broken Stones is a beauty. Made from 79% Syrah, 7% Petite Qupe, Syrah, Central Coast, ‘16...... (1/2 btl) 20...... 38 Long Shadows ‘Sequel’, Syrah, Columbia Valley, ‘15...... 94 Sirah and the rest , Mourvedre and Roussanne, it offers up full-bodied, Southern Bell “Precious” Syrah, Tierra Del Mercia ‘14...... 108 decadent, yet incredibly pure notes of creme de cassis, smoked earth, pepper and Saxum ‘Broken Stones’, Syrah, Paso Robles, ‘12...... 300 violets. Seamless and silky, yet with a great mid-palate and notable tannin, it Penfolds ‘Grange’, Shiraz, South Australia, ‘11...... 1200 needs 2-3 years of bottle age and will have 15 years or more of overall longevity. Bottle 300~

Thorn, Merlot, Napa, ‘14...... 58 Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa, ’14...... 82 BERGSTROM ‘SIGRID’ 2011 Long Shadows ‘Pedestal’, Merlot, Columbia Valley, ‘13...... 120 Willamette Valley, Oregon Ridge, Zinfandel, Geyserville, ’16...... 54 Chardonnay Turley, Zinfandel, California, ‘16...... 70 91 Points - Robert Parker Biale ‘Black Chicken’, Zinfandel, Napa Valley, ‘15/‘16...... (1/2 btl) 43...... 85 offers generous lime, tangerine and pineapple deftly folded into butter cream, Martinelli ‘Vellutini Ranch’, Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, ’11...... 95 with honey, nut pastes and lanolin adding to both the textural patina and finishing Antucura, , Mendoza-Argentina, ‘16...... 32 complexity of a vibrant and delightfully buoyant performance. A hint of wet stone Catena Zapata ‘Nicasia Vineyard’, Malbec, Mendoza-Argentina, ‘06...... 170 in the finish helps set off the rich and luscious elements. Vina Cobos ‘Marchiori Vineyard’, Malbec, Mendoza-Argentina, ‘04...... 220 Bottle 75~

2.10.19 iberia BRECA ‘OLD VINES’ 2015 Aragon, Spain red Garnacha SOFT MELLOW REDS 92 Points - Wine Spectator allrounders, soft and chewy Top 100 #29 Lelia, Garnacha, Carinena, ‘16...... 28 Round, smooth and dense, this red shows harmony and balance. Plum and black- La Perla , , , ‘16...... 34 berry flavors mingle with black olive, toast and mineral notes, supported by well- Mas Donis ‘Old Vines’, Garnacha, Syrah, Montsant, ‘15...... 38 integrated tannins and fresh acidity, leaving a lovely floral finish. Drink now through 2027. MIDDLEWEIGHT / MEDIUM BODIED REDS Bottle 40~ dry and earthy spice VINA ARDANZA RESERVA 2009 Espelt ‘Old Vines’, Garnacha, Emporda, ‘16...... 24 Rioja, Spain Baron De Ley Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, ‘12...... 42 Tempranillo, Garnacha La Rioja Alta Reserve ‘Vina Alberdi’, Tempranillo, Rioja, ’12...... (1/2 btl) 26...... 50 93 Points - Robert Parker Black Slate , Priorat, ‘15...... 52 This is the first vintage when they have been able to use the fruit from their new Termes, Tinta de Toro, Toro, ‘13...... 58 Garnacha vineyards in the village of Tudelilla. There are notes of stewed meat, cured Faustino I Gran Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, ‘05...... 70 leather, cloves, other spices and an overall balsamic character. The palate feels Finca Dofi, Garnacha, Syrah, Priorat, ‘11...... 115 solid, consistent, nicely built, with abundant tannins and good balancing acidity. Flor de Pingus, Tempranillo, , ‘11...... 135 This should stand up to food and be able to develop in bottle. Vega Sicilia ‘Unico’, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, ‘07...... 700 Bottle 74~ less dry, showing more fruit MAS DOIX ‘SALANQUES’ 2015 Breca, Garnacha, Aragon, ‘15...... 40 Priorat, Spain Petalos, Mencia, Bierzo, ‘15...... 44 Garnacha, Carinena, Syrah Clos De Tafall, Grenache, Samso, Carinan, Cabernet, Syrah, Priorat, ‘15...... 48 92+ Points - Robert Parker Celeste, Crianza,Tempranillo,Ribero Del Duero ‘15...... 56 A similar blend of 65% Garnacha, 25% Cariñena and 10% Syrah resulted in a 2015 , Tempranillo, Cabernet, Syrah, Castilla y Leon, ‘14...... 64 Salanques with higher ripeness and notably lower acidity, reflecting a much warmer Pesquera Tinto, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, ‘14...... 68 and drier year. It’s ripe and with lots of earthiness, mineral and characterful, with La Rioja Alta Reserva ‘Vina Ardanza’, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Rioja, ’09...... 74 ripe fruit without excess, elegant tannins and a polished, sleek texture within the Roquers de Porrera, Garnacha, Cabernet, Carinena, Merlot, Syrah, Priorat, ‘13...... 84 rusticity of the zone. Aalto, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, ‘08...... 92 Bottle 78~ Tebaida, Mencia, Bierzo, ‘06...... 94 QUINTA SARDONIA 2011 Clos Mogador, Garnacha, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Priorat, ‘01...... 450 Castilla Leon, Spain Proprietary Blend FULL BODIED, RICH AND STURDY REDS 93+ Points - Robert Parker brimming with weighty fruit & structure 2011 is extremely ripe and the wine reached 15.4% alcohol, but it doesn’t show. It starts quite lactic, with notes of fruits-of-the-forest yogurt, spicy and lush, with no Muga, Tempranillo, Rioja, ‘14...... (1/2 btl) 26...... 52 noticeable oak. The wine needs plenty of time and air, so decanting it in advance is Solanera, Monastrell, Cabernet, Tintorera, Yecla, ‘15...... 30 a good idea. The palate is full-bodied, but it has very good balance and acidity, a Aster, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero , ‘14...... 48 special liveliness provided by the mineral, chalky, drying sensation of the texture. A Cenit, Tinta de Toro, Zamora, ‘11...... 84 soil-driven red of character. Hacienda Monasterio, Tempranillo, Cabernet, Merlot, Ribera del Duero, ‘15...... 88 Bottle 105~ Clio, Monastrell, Cabernet, Jumilla,’15...... 108 Alion, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, ‘09...... 120 MACAN ‘BENJAMIN DE ROTHSCHILD & VEGA SICILIA’ 2010 Torre Muga, Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano, Rioja, ‘14...... 140 Rioja, Spain Numanthia, Tinta de Toro, Toro, ‘11...... 142 Tempranillo Mas d’en Compte Planots, Garnacha, Carinena, Priorato, ‘05...... 145 93+ Points - Robert Parker Termanthia, Tinta de Toro, Toro, ‘06...... 260 In its second vintage, the Grand Vin 2010 Macan has a very Rioja profile, subtle Muga ‘Aro’, Tempranillo, Graciano, Rioja, ‘05...... 290 aromas of forest floor, spices, blackberries (in fact a mixture of red and black fruit) Pingus, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, ‘11...... 2000 and a lactic touch with smoky undertones plus hints of leather and ink. The palate shows good depth and is clean, focused, structured and balanced. Some earthy hints, FRUIT FORWARD REDS somehow mineral, show through on this modern Rioja showing classical propor- bursting with fruit, great on their own or with food tions: a clean, finely crafted Rioja. Casa Castillo, Monastrell, Jumilla ‘15...... 24 Bottle 140~ Juan Gil, Monastrell, Jumilla ‘15...... 32 Gago, Tinta de Toro, Toro, ‘11...... 36 TORRE MUGA 2014 Emilio Moro, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, ‘15...... 48 Rioja, Spain Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano Veraton, Garnacha, Campo De Borja, ‘14...... 58 94 Points - Robert Parker Malleolus, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, ‘14...... 75 It combines the freshness of the higher-altitude vineyards of the Prado Enea with the Mas Doix ‘Salanques’,Garnacha, Carinena, Cabernet, Merlot, Priorat, ‘15...... 78 power of the lower ones used for the Muga range. It fermented in oak vats and had Casa Castillo “Las Gravas”, Monastrell, Garnacha, Syrah, Jumilla ‘15...... 82 a shorter élevage of only 15 months (it used to be more), and the different varieties San Vicente, Tempranillo, Rioja, ‘11...... 80 were kept separated until the penultimate racking when they were blended. There is Pasanau ‘Ceps Nous’, Cabernet, Garnacha, Syrah, Merlot, Mazuelo, Priorat, ‘08...... 88 more volume here and some more spice from the élevage, with an open and expres- Alto Moncayo, Garnacha, Campo De Borja, ‘09...... 90 sive nose. It’s medium-bodied with some fine tannins and less weight in the mid- Quinta Sardonia, Tempranillo, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Castilla Leon, ‘11...... 105 palate than other . Macan, Tempranillo, Rioja, ‘12...... 140 Bottle 140~ Aquilon, Garnacha, Campo De Borja, ‘09 ...... 220 Malleolus de Sanchomartin, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, ‘09...... 230 NUMANTHIA 2011 El Nido, Cabernet, Monastrell, Jumilla, ‘07...... 265 Toro, Spain Clos Erasmus, Garnacha, Cabernet, Syrah, Priorat, ‘14...... 285 100 % Tempranillo 92 Points - Robert Parker white The 2011 Numanthia is a powerful and concentrated Tempranillo with abundant aro- ROSADO mas of peat, tar, shoe polish and ripe dark fruit with hints of minerality and a marked refreshing and light earthiness. The palate is warm, with noticeable alcohol that seems to coat the tan- Baron de Ley, Garnacha, Rioja, ‘15...... 28 nins while the acidity is barely enough to provide freshness for such an amount of Lachini. Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ‘16...... 50 glycerol. With time, the aromas are clearly from the barrel: dark chocolate, espresso coffee and toasted bread. XXL for sure, for fans of the style. CRISP, DRY FRESH WHITES WITH VERVE Bottle 142~ wines to awaken the palate or to combine with lighter dishes Pazo Senorans, Albarino, Rias Baixas, ‘15...... 45 MALLEOLUS DE SANCHO MARTIN 2009 Lagar de Cervera, Albarino, Rias Baixas, ‘15...... (1/2 btl) 25...... 50 Ribera del Duero 100% Tinto Fino MEDIUM TO FULLER BODIED WHITES 97-100 Points - Robert Parker richer and rounder and packed with fruit The 2009 Malleolus de Sanchomartin was tasted from a barrel sample. Opaque Laxas, Albarino, Rias Baixas, ‘16...... 32 purple in color with lovely floral aromas, Asian spices, and incense, on the palate Mas d’en Compte Blanco, Garnacha Blanca, Piquepoul, Xarello, Priorato, ‘13...... 54 it effortlessly combines power with elegance. It has superb grip, great volume, and Rafael Palacios ‘As Sortes’, Godello, Valdeorras, ‘12...... 65 plush, succulent fruit. It has the structure to evolve for 8-10 years and should drink well through 2040. Bottle 230~ Segura Viudas Brut /Rose Reserva...... 28 Flama Roja Brut...... 35 Juve & Camps Brut Rose,...... 40 RAFAEL PALACIOS ‘AS SORTES’ 2012 Laxas ‘Sensum’ Albarino, ‘12...... 65 Valdeorras, Spain 100% Godello 93 Points - Wine Spectator , Grand Brut, NV...... Perrier Jouet 70 This white shows precision and energy, with bracing acidity fueling focused flavors , Prestige Rose, NV...... Taittinger 110 of pear, heather, mineral and smoke. Seamless and lively, with alluring stony and , Brut, NV ...... Veuve Clicquot 115 floral notes that mingle beautifully on the long, fresh finish. Drink now through 2020. Brut ‘Dom Perignon’, ‘03...... Moet & Chandon 255 80 cases imported. Louis Roederer Brut ‘Cristal’, ‘06...... 400 Bottle 65~ Krug Brut, ‘00...... 450