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REDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON Isabel Peralta, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain 18|68 Good volume and structure as well as the perfect balance of fruit, tannins, and oak. Boomtown, Dusted Valley, Washington 12|44 Refined, yet rugged; the wine offers wonderful cherry fruit and balancing acid while giving you the rustic complexity of freshly crushed herbs. Sculpterra, Paso Robles 14|52 Shows off berries and chocolate, earthy spices and smoky toast with a soft round finish. Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 20|76 A seamless blend of cassis, hazelnut, cocoa, blackberry preserves and charred meat with complex notes of dark licorice, stewed rhubarb, strawberry, spice and vanilla. See also: Château Haut-Beauséjour, Bordeaux Two 2 Red Blend PINOT NOIR Pence, Santa Rita Hills 14|52 Organically farmed, retains the seriousness of its underlying terroir with great elegance, depth and character. EnRoute (by Far Niente) “Les Pommiers,” Russian River Valley 22|84 Generous-yet-soft red-fruit flavors expand on the palate, with elegant tannins that are the definition of silky. Ryme Cellars, Las Brisas, Sonoma 17|64 Spicy earth and leather wrap a core of dense and juicy black cherry. organic biodynamic MERLOT Camp Wines, Alexander Valley 12|44 Blackberry, black cherry, subtle spices, medium bodied, and supple. Galil Mountain, Galilee, Israel, Kosher 12|44 Ripe red fruit, with black licorice-infused flavors of plum pudding, dark chocolate and wild herbs, with a mineral finish. Flora Springs, Napa Valley 16|62 Showy black cherry and blueberry flavors with notes of dark chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker. Hints of lavender and leather add complexity, along with a brown spice character from the French oak barrels. ZINFANDEL Turley, Old Vine Zin, California 17|64 Fresh raspberry, plum and black berry aromas. Bold flavors of blackberry jam and black cherries dominate, while layers of sweet oak and vanilla carry through the vibrant finish. Saldo Zinfandel, Prisoner Wine Co., CA 16|60 85% Zinfandel, 15% Syrah and Petit Sirah Aromas of black licorice, black pepper, cherry, and baking spice. Rich, full, and smooth with hint of chocolate. Soft, velvety tannins on the finish. The Cleaver, California 10|36 74% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah Vanilla, cola, ripe plum and dark cherry are all abundant in the aroma profile of this dark and seductively soft zin blend. organic biodynamic RED BLEND Pessimist, Paso Robles 16|60 Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel, Lagrein, Tannat This wine from the Daou brothers starts with dense aromas of blackberry, gravelly soil, wood ash and violets. The mouthfeel is plush in soft tannins, offering flavors of black currant, asphalt, purple flowers and marjoram. Buena Vista, The Count, Sonoma 14|52 Aromas of rich, dark chocolate and soft baking spices. Upon the palate, dark berry flavors, plum skin and mocha mingle with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Nicely structured and well-balanced. Two2, Napa Valley 20|76 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc Soft but fresh entrance evolving on integrated tannins with beautiful chocolate notes and pipe tobacco with strawberry jam, cantaloupe and lilac. Protégé Wines, Napa Valley 18|68 65% Syrah, 25% Petite Sirah,10% Cab Inky, dark and brooding, with deep blueberry and blackberry flavors accented by smoky meat, anise and pepper notes, finishing with polished tannins. See also: Saldo Zinfandel, The Cleaver Zinfandel, Château Haut-beauséjour, France Delas, Côtes-du-Rhône, France Motta, Tuscany, Italy Ciro, Spain CABERNET FRANC Sauvion, Chinon, Sèvre-et-Maine, France 12|44 This elegant, medium-bodied red has bright acidity and silky mid -palate. It has excellent length and features note of cherry, cranberry and spice. Ryme Cellars, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River 17|64 A light bodied wine that embraces the herbal and floral qualities of the grape. organic biodynamic SYRAH & PETITE SIRAH & PETITE VERDOT Miro, Petite Sirah, Dry Creek, Sonoma 15|56 Dark and delicious! Notes of blackberry pie, milk chocolate and fresh blueberry juice. Silky tannins with a lush finish. Pax Syrah, The Hermit, North Coast 15|56 The 2016 is classic, cool climate California Syrah which stunning depth, length and balance. Ramey, Syrah, Sonoma 20|76 Flavors of smoked meat, white pepper, green olive and grapefruit, coupled with a silky texture and savory flavor. Avid, Petit Verdot, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 18|68 Aromas of ripe plum, blackberry and notes of violet and lavender. Hints of smoked meats and leather on the palate makes it a perfect pairing to grilled or braised meats. See also: The Pessimist, Red Blend Protégé Syrah/Petite Sirah, Red Blend Delas, Côtes-du-Rhône, St. Esprit Rouge FRENCH Château Haut-Beauséjour, St. Estèphe, Bordeaux 20|76 75% Cabernet Sauv, 22% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot Tobacco and cold cinders on the nose. Long, rich palate with notes of morello cherry and blackcurrant. Delas, Côtes-du-Rhône, St. Esprit Rouge 10|36 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache The nose is classic Syrah, with berry fruit, violet and licorice; a full rounded palate with delicate tannins. See also: Sauvion Chinon, Cabernet Franc organic biodynamic SPAIN Ciro, Black Edition 30% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet, 30% Syrah, 10% Garnacha 12|44 Well-bodied, with a greedy entry and elegant balance. Bodegas Vizcarra, Senda del Oro, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 14|52 The most inexpensive wine made by this first-class bodega in the Ribera del Duero DO, Vizcarra Roble is a great value. With black fruit, mineral and violet characters, it shows solid and consistent quality every year. Beronia Gran Reserva, Rioja 18|68 This wine delivers distinct notes of fruit and nuts on the palate,which provide structure and tannin. Long, very complex, balanced and also sophisticated. MALBEC & TANNAT Bodega Garzon, Tannat Reserva, Uruguay 12|44 Intense and powerful, with aromas of coconut and spicy black fruit. Blackberry, cassis, toast and peppercorn flavors run long on the palate, carrying to the generous finish. Colomé, Malbec, Salta, Argentina 14|52 The nose is ripe and heady, with notes of cassis, blueberries, dried violets, wild herbs, tea leaves and baking spices. Red Schooner, Malbec, Andes Mountains, Argentina 18|68 This Malbec is made from grapes grown in the Andes Mountains, shipped chilled to Napa Valley and produced with the same techniques as Caymus’ Cabernet. Falling outside standard labeling rules, it does not include a vintage date but is known by the voyage from which it was produced (Voyage 5 is the 2014 vintage). Offering scents of ripe plums and cherries, this wine is powerful and supple, with flavors of French oak and soft tannins. HOUSE MADE RED SANGRIA Glass 8 1 LITER PITCHER 22 2 LITER PITCHER 40 organic biodynamic ITALIAN Motta, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Tuscany 10|36 85% Sangiovese 15% Ciliegiolo Fruit and Berries nose. Balanced palate no sharp edges, excellent acidity and controlled tannins. Francesco Borgogno, Langhe Nebbiolo Barolo DOCG, Piedmont 13|48 Dry although dense, with a delicate taste of raspberries. Delicate nose. Langhe Nebbiolo is made with the same grapes and vineyard as Barolo; however, it goes through a different wine- making process. Santadi, Noras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 17|64 Mediterranean aromas along with notes of ripe blackberry, blueberry, sweet spice, tobacco and chocolate. A warm, velvety palate with unusually intense yet soft tannins. La Palazzetta Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany 25 |96 ROSÉ Château de Campuget, Costières-de-Nîmes 11|40 30% Grenache noir, 70% Syrah This particularly fruity taste of raspberries and strawberries, typical of the Campuget style. Has a good and refreshing acidity. Dragonette, Santa Barbara 14|52 Grenache, Syrah Highly flavorful, with strawberry, raspberry and watermelon notes, finishes with refreshing citrus and wet stone. Corte alla Flora Spumante Rosé Brut, Sangiovese, Tuscany 12|44 Aromas of small red berry and nectarine zest. A vibrant palate doles out wild cherry, almond and red-skinned apple alongside persistent bubbles. organic biodynamic WHITES CHARDONNAY Hyde Vineyard, Le Debut, Carneros, Napa Valley 20|76 Bright and energetic with a distinctly mineral nose. The palate is focused with flavors of ripe Bartlett pear, peach, lemon curd and the hallmark minerality of Hyde Vineyard. Neyers Vineyards, Sonoma Coast 14|52 Stainless steel fermented and aged in stainless, concrete tanks. Fig, yellow apple and lemon peel provide flavor and depth, followed by a dry, focused and ultimately bright finish. Archery Summit, Eola-Amity Hills 22|84 This rich and fruity wine is irresistible in its flavors of apple, orange, tangerine and apricot. It’s juicy and plump, fresh and full bodied, with a touch of toast from 30% new French oak fermentation. Tolosa, Edna Valley 11|40 Candied peach carries onto the palate with an undertone of fresh flowers and thyme. Rich mid-palate with a balanced acidity and a hint of limestone minerality on the finish. See also: Domaine de la Denante, Mâcon -Villages, Bourgogne SAUVIGNON BLANC Tohu, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, NZ 11|40 On the nose tropical fruit, currant-leaf and herbal notes lead to a concentrated palate of ripe pineapple, pink grapefruit and citrus zest; creating a vibrant wine with freshness and length. Kenefick Ranch, Calistoga, Napa 15|56 Tangerine oil, lychee fruit, and wild gooseberry jump out of the glass. See also: Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley organic biodynamic SPANISH Maior de Mendoza, Albariño Eleusis Premium, Rías Baixas 13|48 Full of fresh varietal perfumes, like white flowers and fruits like apple, peach, pear or citrus. In the mouth, it is wide and silky with great minerality. Can Feixes Blanc Seleccio, Penedès 11|40 40% Parellada, 36% Macabeu, 18% Chardonnay, 6% Malvasia de Sitges The palate is well-balanced and nervy, with lime, green apple and asparagus on the entry, while the finish has a pleasant touch of bell pepper.