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Champagne Sparkling Pinot Grigio Sauvignon Blanc CHAMPAGNE 1000 Louis Roederer, Cristal, Reims, France 1997 ..................................................................................330.00 1001 Perrier-Jouet Rose “Fleur de Champagne”, Épernay, France 2002 .................................................320.00 1002 Dom Perignon, Épernay, France 1990 .............................................................................................280.00 1004 Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Reims, France N/V...........................................................................88.00 1005 Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Champagne, France 1997 .......................................................................167.00 1006 Taittinger, “La Francaise”, Brut, Reims, France N/V ........................................................................75.00 1007 Möet Chandon, White Star, Reims, France N/V ................................................................................65.00 1008 Louis Roederer, Brut Reims, France N/V ..........................................................................................76.00 1009 Piper Heidsieck, Brut, Reims, France N/V ........................................................................................42.00 1010 Taittinger, Rosé, Reims, France N/V .................................................................................................85.00 1011 Veuve Clicquot, Rose, Reims, France N/V ......................................................................................105.00 1013 Perrier-Jouet Brut Flower Bottle, Épernay, France 1995 .................................................................225.00 1015 Taittinger, Brut, 375ml, Reims, France N/V ......................................................................................35.00 SPARKLING 1003 Shramsberg, California N/V ..............................................................................................................58.00 1012 Mumms, Cuvee, Brut, California N/V ...............................................................................................38.00 1014 Korbel, California N/V ......................................................................................................................35.00 1016 Banfi, Rosa Regale Sparkling Wine, 375ml, Italy - Braquet 2003 ................................................... 30.00 PINOT GRIGIO 538 Pighin, Friuli, Italy 2006 .......................................................................................................................35.00 542 La Tunella, Friuli, Italy 2005 ................................................................................................................41.00 543 Castello Banfi, San Angelo, Montalcino, Italy 2006 ............................................................................37.00 548 Pighin, Collio, Italy 2005 ......................................................................................................................47.00 SAUVIGNON BLANC 420 Carmenet, California 2004 ....................................................................................................................29.00 421 Duckhorn, Monterey, California 2006 ..................................................................................................45.00 422 Cakebread, Napa Valley 2006 ...............................................................................................................55.00 427 Punto Alto, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2005 ...........................................................................................29.00 438 Simi, Sonoma, California 2006 .............................................................................................................29.00 545 Nobilo Icon, Marlborough, New Zealand 2006 ....................................................................................43.00 RIESLING 707 Rudolf Muller, Auslese, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2005 ...............................................................32.00 770 Rudolf Muller, Piesporter, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2005 ............................................................30.00 780 Schloss Vollrads, Kabinet, Rheingan, Germany 2005 ..........................................................................34.00 781 Peter Brum, Piesporter, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2005 ................................................................25.00 785 Dr. Zenzen, Auslese, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2001 ....................................................................55.00 OTHERLY WORDLY WHITES 426 Covey Run, Columbia Valley, Washington State - Gewurztraminer 2006 ...........................................31.00 425 Beringer, California - White Zinfandel 2006 ........................................................................................24.00 428 Conundrum, California - White Wine Blend 2005 ...............................................................................52.00 522 Helfrich Grand Cru, Alsace, France - Gewurztraminer 2006 ...............................................................42.00 582 Dopff & Irion, France - Pinot Gris 2003 ...............................................................................................39.00 Vintages are limited and are subject to change. All pricing reflects latest vintages. Some vintages may be at a premium. CHARDONNAY NAPA 401 Flora Springs, Estate, Napa Valley, California 2006 ..........................................................................40.00 402 Cakebread, Napa Valley, California 2007 ..........................................................................................75.00 416 Beaulieu Vineyard, Napa Valley, California 2007 .............................................................................28.00 417 Clos Du Val, Napa Valley, California 2006........................................................................................38.00 431 Frog’s Leap, Napa Valley, California 2007 ........................................................................................63.00 436 ZD, Napa Valley, California 2007 ......................................................................................................59.00 SONOMA 403 Acacia, Sonoma, California 2002 ......................................................................................................42.00 406 Martin Ray, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California 2006 ............................................................35.00 407 Deloach, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California 2006 ................................................................31.00 414 Hartford Court, Stone Côte Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California 2006 ..........................................100.00 413 Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, California 2006 .......................................................................................50.00 419 Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California 2006 ................................................................................................75.00 423 Bennett Family, Reserve, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California 2005 ......................................39.00 CALIFORNIA 404 Bell, Yountville, California 2003 .......................................................................................................49.00 405 Edna Valley Vineyards, Monterey, California 2005...........................................................................27.00 408 J. Lohr, Arroyo Seco, California 2006 ...............................................................................................38.00 409 Cambria, Katherine’s Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California 2007 ..............................................45.00 411 Chalone, Monterey, California 2006 ..................................................................................................34.00 415 Lolonis Redwood, Redwood Valley, California 2005 ........................................................................38.00 418 Kendall-Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, California 2007 .......................................................................35.00 424 Kendall-Jackson, Grand Reserve, California 2006 ............................................................................40.00 429 Foley, Santa Rita Hills, California 2004 ............................................................................................54.00 OTHER WORLDLY CHARDONNAY 506 Penfolds, Koonunga Hill, South Australia, Australia 2006 ...............................................................27.00 508 Rosemount, Hill of Gold, Mudgee, Australia 2002, 05 .....................................................................35.00 559 Louis Jadot, Pouilly Fuisse, France 2005 ..........................................................................................51.00 560 Casa Lapostolle, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2008 ...............................................................................30.00 507 Robert Skalli, France 2007 ................................................................................................................41.00 Vintages are limited and are subject to change. All pricing reflects latest vintages. Some vintages may be at a premium. CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA 101 Sterling, Napa Valley 2003 ..................................................................................................................45.00 102 Plumpjack, Napa Valley 2004, 05......................................................................................................200.00 103 Frog’s Leap, Napa 2006 .......................................................................................................................82.00
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