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Wines by the Glass Wines by the Bottle Wines by the Glass Wines by the Bottle SPARKLING & WHITE WINES SPARKLING & Champagne Zonin, Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2019 9.00 Martini & Rossi, Prosecco, Italy 40 Chateau Ste Michelle, Riesling Col. Valley, 2018 9.00 Domaine Chandon, Sparkling, Napa Valley, N.V. 60 Michael David, Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi, 2018 10.00 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Brut, France, half btl. 65 Maschio, Prosecco, Banfi, Italy 10.00 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Brut, Reims, France 120 Ferrari-Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma, 2018 11.00 Whispering Angel, Rose, France, 2019 12.00 Taittinger, Brut Champagne, France 110 Domaine Chandon, Sparkling, Napa Valley, N.V. 14.00 Dom Perignon, Epernay, France 240 Moet & Chandon, France, N.V. 20.00 Dolce, Napa Valley, Late Harvest, 2 oz., 2012 20.00 White Wines Zonin, Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2019 40 CHARDONNAY Michael David, Sauvignon Blanc, California, 2018 40 Wente, Riva Ranch Reserve, Monterey County, 2018 12.00 Masi Masianco, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy, 2018 40 Sonoma Cutrer, Napa Valley, 2017 14.00 Ferrari-Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma, 2018 45 Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, 2017 17.00 Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, 2018 50 Twomey, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa and Sonoma, 2018 65 RED WINES Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2018 70 14 Hands, Merlot, Washington State, 2016 12.00 Caymus, Conundrum, Napa Valley, 2016 70 Concannon, Petite Sirah, San Francisco Bay, 2017 12.00 Seghesio, Sonoma County, 2016 16.00 Blush Wines Acacia, Pinot Noir, 2017 17.00 Rombauer, Merlot, Carneros, Napa Valley, 2017 19.00 Beringer, White Zinfandel , 2019 35 Whispering Angel, Rose, France, 2019 50 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 14 Hands, Washington State, 2017 12.00 McGrail Vineyards, Reserve, 2015 18.00 Jordan, Alexander Valley, 2015 22.00 Wines by the Bottle Wines by the Bottle Chardonnay Merlot Edna Valley, Central Coast, 2017 45 14 Hands Merlot, Washington State, 2016 48 Wente, Riva Ranch Reserve, Monterey County, 2018 50 St. Francis, Sonoma Valley, 2016 53 Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranch, 2017 60 Twomey, Napa Valley, 2013/2015 80 83 Talbot, Sleepy Hollow Vineyards, 2013/2014 72 Rombauer, Napa Valley, 2016 105 Orin Swift, Mannequin, Napa Valley, 2015 75 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2015 105 Frank Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, 2018 75 Plumpjack, Napa Valley, 2015 Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley, 2017 75 Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, 2016 75 Red Wines Rombauer, Carneros, Napa Valley, 2018 75 Concannon, Petite Sirah, San Francisco, 2017 48 Cakebread, Napa Valley, 2017 90 Alamos, Malbec, Argentina, 2018 58 Far Niente, Estate Bottled, Napa Valley, 2017 100 Santa Margherita, Chianti Riserva, Italy, 2015 68 Seghesio, Zinfandel, Sonoma, 2016 67 Half Bottles Murrieta’s Well, The Spur, Livermore Valley, 2017 78 Rombauer, Carneros, Napa Valley, 2018 40 Rombauer, Zinfandel, Napa Valley, 2017 83 Dolce, Napa Valley, Late Harvest, 2012 122 Frank Family, Zinfandel, Napa Valley, 2017 83 Duckhorn, Blend, Decoy, Napa Valley, 2017 83 Pinot Noir Duckhorn, Blend, Paraduxx, Napa Valley, 2016 100 Argyle, Willamette Valley, 2017 50 Talbot , Kali Hart, Monterey, 2017 55 Cabernet sauvignon & proprietary blends Artesa, Napa Valley, 2016 55 14 Hands, Washington State, 2016 49 Cloudy Bay, New Zealand, 2017 58 Raymond, Napa Valley, 2016 50 Acacia, Sonoma, 2017 68 Franciscan, Monterey County, 2018 50 Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, 2018 73 J Lohr, Hilltop, Paso Robles, 2017 65 Etude, Carneros, 2017 73 Joel Gott, 815, California, 2017 68 Sanctuary, Santa Maria Valley, 2015 90 Beaulieu Vineyard, Tapestry, Napa , 2015 75 Dutton Goldfield, Dutton Ranch, Russian River, 2017 88 Justin, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, 2017 78 Twomey, Russian River Valley, 2017 90 Wente, Charles Wetmore, Livermore Valley, 2017 78 Erath Leland, Willamette Valley, 2015 90 Cabernet sauvignon & ... proprietary blends continued Captain’s List & Library Wines Antinori, Pian delle Vigne, Brunello, Italy, 2013 McGrail, Reserve, Livermore Valley, 2015 83 145 Antinori, Tignanello, Italy, 2016 The Prisoner, Napa Valley, 2018 83 155 Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges De Latour, Napa, 2015 Rombauer, Napa Valley, 2017 88 155 Cheval des Andes, Argentina, 2014 165 Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, 2016 90 Insignia, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley, 2015 255 Hall, Napa Valley, 2016 92 Caymus Special Selection, 2015 270 Jordan, Alexander Valley, 2015 95 Opus One, Napa Valley, 2015 270 Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley, 2014 95 Staglin Estate, Napa Valley, 2014 250 Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, 2015 95 Frank Family, Napa Valley, 2017 95 Nickel & Nickel wines Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, 2016 100 State Ranch, Yountville, 2015 140 Groth, Napa Valley, 2014 100 C.C. Ranch, Rutherford, 2016 140 100 Poggi, Napa Valley, 2014 Branding Iron Vineyard, Oakville, 2016 140 110 Orin Swift, Palermo, Napa Valley, 2016 Quarry Vineyard, Rutherford, 2016 140 120 OrinSwift, Papillon, Napa Valley, 2016 Sullenger, Oakville, 2017 140 115 Orin Swift, Machete, Napa Valley, 2016 Vaca Vista, Oakville, 2017 140 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, 2015 120 Jayson, Napa Valley, 2016 125 Tasting Notes for Nickel & Nickel Vineyard designates Caymus, Napa Valley, 2018 130 available upon request Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 20156 130 Justin Isosceles, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 2016 130 Flora Springs Trilogy, Napa Valley, 2015 140 Cade, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 2016 140 Ladera, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain Reserve, 2014 140 J. Lohr, Carol’s Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2013 155 Odette, Napa Valley, 2016 160 Silver Oak, Napa Valley, 2015 190 Far Niente, Napa Valley, 2017 190 2015 State Ranch, Yountville $140 2015 State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of cassis and toast, paired with blackberry, chocolate & oak. Rich texture from start to finish, with tannins that carry the fruit into an incredibly supple finish. 2016 C.C. Ranch, Rutherford $140 2017 C.C. Ranch offers a combination of floral and fruit. Plush black cherry, smooth sweetness & floral characteristics from the Rutherford vineyards. Smooth & rich, wine expands on the palate. 2016 Branding Iron Vineyard, Oakville $140 2016 Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon. Juicy berry fruits & subtle hints of herb, progressing into a long finish. Vibrant berry fruit, herb & spice make its structure balanced & approachable. 2016 Quarry Vineyard, Rutherford $140 2017 Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherry & plum, paired with olive, herb & black tea undertones. Jammy fruit & charred oak accentuate its rich flavor for an expansive finish. 2017 Sullenger, Oakville $140 2017 Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Plum & black cherry aromas underscored by delicate notes of herb and earth. Layers of soft, juicy cherry flavors spread across the palate, while firm yet silky tannins balanced by bright natural acidity on the finish. 2017 Vaca Vista, Oak Knoll $140 2017 Vaca Vista Cabernet Sauvignon. Layered aromas of black fruits with delightful purity of plum, black currant and savory herb come alive from beginning to end. Full and expressive, Vaca Vista’s subtle tannins are beautifully integrated, offering a sleek and long finish. .
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