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Champagne & Sparkling Alternative White Wines Sauvignon Blanc Champagne & Sparkling NV Kenwood “Yulupa Cuvee Brut” (CA) 8 40 Start your evening with a dry, crisp well-balanced glass of sparkling wine NV Bodvar Pearly Wine “No 1 Rose” (Languedoc Roussillon, France) 49 Pale pink color; sparkling and dry, juicy and fresh; a new concept, nicely done NV Gran Campo Viejo Cava Brut Rose 35 Pleasant and powerful on the nose with a strong presence of ripe red berries NV Da Luca (Italy) Prosecco 32 Lively bubbles and a touch of peach flavors NV Roederer Estate “Brut” (Anderson Valley) 55 The fruit flavors are apparent, fresh and lively in this medium-bodied, beautifully balanced brut NV Perrier-Jouet Blason Rose (Epernay, France) 140 Immensely fresh red fruits and pink grapefruit citrus with flinty finish NV Vueve Clicquot Ponsardin, “Yellow Label” (Reims, France) 100 The perfect balance of power and delicacy with light yeast and citrus flavors. 2006 Dom Perignon, Brut (Epernay, France) 350 Flavors and aromas of almonds, dried flowers and spice Alternative White Wines 2017 Vanderpump Rose (Cotes de Provence, FR) Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah 40 Vanderpump Rose Rules! Lively & dry with strawberry & peach flavors and crisp acidity 2017 Capitelles des Fermes (Aude Valley, FR) Rose of Syrah/Cinsault 10 40 Light flavors of strawberry and blackcurrant 2017 Weixelbaum Stephanus (Kamptal, Austria) Gruner Veltliner 38 Flavors of green apple, honey, citrus with a salty minerality 2016 Terlato (Friuli, Italy) Pinot Grigio 11 44 Crisp and clean with light lemony flavors. A perfect summer wine 2015 Jermann (Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio 50 Silky texture with flavors of flowers and sweet peach. So much better than the others! 2017 Civitas (Terre di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy) Pecorino 35 Refreshing and beautiful with flavors of white fruit and floral qualities 2016 Elk Cove Vineyards (Willamette Valley, OR) Pinot Gris 12 48 Crisp and vibrant with citrus and ruby red grapefruit flavors. 2013 Two Arrowheads (Paso Robles) Viognier/Roussanne 40 Round texture with juicy tropical flavors 2016 Domaine Eugene Meyer (Alsace, France) Gewürztraminer 48 Rich, elegant floral aromas with hints of spice 2015 Sokol Blosser (Willamette Valley, OR) Pinot Gris 55 This wine has undertones of earth and mineral with expressive notes of floral, citrus and melon 2015 J. Lohr “Baymist” (Monterey County) Riesling 38 Enticing flavors of pear, honeydew melon, and apricot. 2017 Noble House (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany) Riesling 9 36 Full and fruity flavors with a delicious crispy finish. Kinda sweet Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Castle Rock (Lake County) 8 32 Light to medium-bodied wine with hints of ripe citrus and melon, with a refreshing finish 2016 Haymaker (Marlborough, New Zealand) 10 40 Easy going with light flavors of grapefruit and guava 2017 Les Hauts De Lagarde (Bordeaux) Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 35 This is a delicious, ripe wine that is packed with apricot, apple and pear fruits 2014 Mara Winery “White Grass” (Lake County) 14 56 Flavors of apple and melon with well-balanced acidity. Drinks like a Sancerre 2016 Markham Vineyards (Napa Valley) 43 Lush tropical highlights of pineapple, kiwi and orange blossom fruit. 2016 Domaine des Buissonnes (Loire, FR) 55 A well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc with delicate white flower notes and a crisp, flinty minerality 2017 Rombauer (Napa Valley) 48 Fresh and enticing with flavors of nectarine & passion fruit = Organic Grapes Chardonnay 2014 Castle Rock (Columbia Valley) WA 8 32 Tropical fruit flavors with a hint of vanilla 2016 Domaine Renaud Macon-Villages (Burgundy, France) 45 Crisp and fresh with great minerality with a touch of lemon and apple flavors 2016 Dom. de la Meuliere, Monts de Milieu, 1st Cru Chablis (Burgundy, Fr.) 75 Old World style with flavors of apple, peach and white flowers, with light minerality 2016 Foxglove (Central Coast) 40 Unoaked with tangerine & grassy flavors 2016 Terra Savia (Mendocino) 38 Clean and fruity with no oak flavors at all 2016 Heritage de Calcaire (Burgundy, France) 14 56 This Chardonnay is dry and fresh. A perfect wine to start your evening 2015 Domaine Prieur-Brunet, AOC (Meursault, France) 110 This complex wine shows flavors of white flowers and toasted hazelnuts. 2014 Dom. Des Vielles Pierres La RoChe (Pouilly-Fuisse, France) 75 Crisp flavors of apple and pear with a mineral undertone 2016 Wente Riva RanCh (Arroyo Seco, Monterey County) 13 52 Rich with balanced flavors of fruit, butter and oak 2013 Garnet Vineyards (Monterey County) 40 Round flavors of peach and lemon with a bright acidity 2015 Far Niente (Napa Valley) 120 This wine features citrus and mineral flavors with integrated tannins. #prettiestlabelever 2015 Canon 13 (Santa Lucia Highlands) 49 Flavors of honeydew & citrus with a light, mineral finish 2016 Ferrari-Carano (Sonoma) 50 Medium-full bodied with crisp lemony flavors and a light buttery character 2017 Rombauer (Carneros) 19 76 Nice aromas of sweet oak and rich flavors of buttery peach cobbler and Fuji apples 2015 Nickel & Nickel Stiling Vineyard (Russian River Valley) 90 An elegant balance of floral, apple and lemon flavors with vibrant acidity. Alternative Red Wines/Blends 2018 Trapiche (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 12 48 Rich, smoky and spicy on the palate providing a long and pleasant finish 2015 Cantine Colosi (Messina, Italy) Nero d’avola 34 This light red wine has flavors of dried cherry with a youthful finish 2017 Dom. Yohan Lardy Le Vivier, Fleurie (Burgundy, France) Gamay 45 A lighter, prettier style of Cru Beaujolais with delicate flavors of wild strawberry and boysenberry 2016 Tenuta Pierazzuoli Chianti (Montalbano, Italy)Sangiovese 37 Medium bodied with flavors of dried cherry and earth, with a touch of white pepper 2017 Delas, Cotes-du-Rhone, St. Esprit (Rhone, France) Syrah/Grenache/Mouv. 36 Full-bodied with intense red berry fruit and tannins. 2007 Mara Winery “Old Vines” (Russian River Valley) Zinfandel 66 Local resident Charles Mara has made a medium bodied Zin with flavors of pomegranate and raspberry 2017 Felino by Vina Cabos (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 50 Another Paul Hobbs project with robust fruit flavors and sublte herbal notes 2015 Tour de l’Isle Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Rhone) Syrah/Grenache 99 Tannins and dark fruit balance out this earthy wine 2015 Chateau De La Croix, Cru Bourgeois (Medoc) Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc 45 Full of red fruit and blackberry flavors with spice and beaufiful tannins 2016 Perlage Winery (Puglia, Italy) Primativo 32 Intense flavors of black cherry and spices 2016 Chateau De Pizay Morgon (Burgundy, France) Gamay 42 This medium bodied Cru Beaujolais has smooth flavors of blackberries & cherries 2011 Domenico Fraccaroli, Amarone (Valpolicella, IT) Corvina/Rond/Mol. 110 Notes of raisin, red fruit & Maraschino cherry, with hints of toasted wood & cocoa 2016 Frequency Wine Co. (Santa Barbara) Grenache/Syrah/Mouvedre 15 60 Tons of fruit, spice and floral flavors. This is a real crowd pleaser! = Organic Grapes Alternative Red Wines/Blends (Continued) 2013 Camigliano, Brunello Di Montalcino (Montalcino, Italy) Sangiovese 90 A great wine with an intense bouquet and balanced tannins 2014 Beran (California) Zinfandel 48 From the Caymus family of winemakers, this blended Zin is big and complex 2016 Jaffurs Thompson Vineyard (Santa Barbara County) Petite Syrah 75 This inky wine maintains incredible darkness, power, and purity of fruit 2015 Paxton MV (McLaren Vale, Australia) Shiraz 39 A blend of multiple vinyards- Full bodied with loads of dark, fleshy fruit 2016 Le Mas des Flauzieres Gigondas “Four Danuga” (Rhone) Grenache/Syrah 48 Lively notes of peppery spice, black cherry, plum and licorice 2013 Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre Veronese (Veneto, It.) Blend 44 Full bodied blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Sangiovese. Think dark fruit & coffee & smoke 2016 Plumpjack (Napa Valley) Syrah 105 Sweet and savory flavors of plum, blueberry & white pepper 2013 Eco Terreno Three Vine (Alex.Valley) Merlot/Cab Franc/Petite Verdot 40 This wine captures the essence of Alexander Valley: red fruit, black tea, & chocolate 2014 Mara Winery “Field Blend” (Sonoma) Cab/Merlot/Petite Verdot/Malbec 40 Big delicious flavors of wild berry and sweet vanilla 2013 Palazzo Proprietary Red “Reserve” Napa Valley (Merlot, Cab Franc/Cab) 160 Brawny and vigorous with delicious chocolate, blackberry and cassis flavors 2015 Flora Springs Trilogy (Napa Valley) Bordeaux Blend 125 Multi-layered with mullberry, cherry and raspberry flavors, with a touch of white pepper 2015 Antinori Tignanello (Toscana, IT) Super Tuscan 225 Mostly Sangiovese, featuring flavors of ripe red fruit, vanilla and leather Pinot Noir 2016 Castle Rock (Mendocino) 9 36 Elegant flavors of black cherry, plum, and spice 2017 Sharecropper’s (Willamette Valley, OR) 14 56 Luscious flavors of dried herbs, black plumbs and cola 2014 Coho Stanly Ranch (Los Carneros) 90 Spicy aromatics with complex black cherry 2012 Dom. Francois LeClerc, Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy) 95 Old world style with cassis and strawberry, mushroom and wet forest soil flavors 2016 Pike Road BlaCk Label (Willamette, OR) 44 Juicy cherry pie with hints of leather 2017 Parker Station (Central Coast) 36 Lively with acidity and combined flavors of cherry, strawberry, tea leaf & vanilla 2014 Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs (Sonoma Coast) 75 Exudes Bing cherry, raspberry and fresh pomegranate flavors with a hint of black tea 2014 Merryvale (Carneros) 85 Bright flavors of cranberry, cherry, and baking spices 2016 Jeriko Estate Animas Mundi (Mendocino) 46 Elegant and full bodied with a silky finish. 2014 Montemar (Santa Rita Hills) 80
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