by the Glass White Wines Red Wines Cypress $4.50 Tinto Lena – Spanish Red $4.00 Folonari Pinot Grigio $4.50 Guenoc $5.50 Cypress White $4.00 Warre’s Warriors Port $4.50

“Eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy with a merry heart.” ­ Ecclesiastes 9:7

White Wines Cypress Chardonnay: California ­ buttery lemon in the nose and a nice lingering finish. $17

Joseph Droughin Pouilly Fuisse: A lovely French Chardonnay with an emerald­golden hue and bouquet of floral notes and crushed almonds. Round and dry with notes of toasted and lemon zest. Rated 87 pts by Wine Spectator. $34

Macon Lugny Les Charmes – French White Burgundy (Chardonnay) – No oak here and a perennial favorite ­ light, fresh and fruit­driven. $22

Trefethen Napa Valley Chardonnay: Notes of sliced mango, creamy lemon, apple and smoky oak blending with a touch of mineral throughout. Rated 86 pts by Wine.com. $43

L’Ecole No. 41 Semillion Columbia Valley: Bright and supple from Walla Walla, Washington with herb and cinnamon in the nose. Rated 90 pts by Wine Spectator. $28

Folonari Pinot Grigio: Crisp, clean and hints of fruit. $19

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Estate : Peach and tone fruit, a hint of spice and a creamy, refreshing finish. $24

Caymus Vineyards Conundrum White : This blend from Caymus has orange flower and spice aromas; honeysuckle, pear and creamy butter flavors on the palate. 89 pts by Wine Enthusiast. 750 ml $38 / 375 ml $19

“Good wine is a necessity of life for me.” ­ Thomas Jefferson

1 Blush and Rose Wines Cypress : Floral notes and citrus fill the nose. Silver medal winner. $16

Camas Prairie Huckleberry : From Moscow, Idaho, slightly sweet with a zip of Idaho huckleberries. Features a Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemorative Label, won a silver medal at Los Angeles County Fair. $24

Townshend Huckleberry Blush: From Colbert, Washington, a blend of huckleberries, white Riesling, and . This blush is intensely and exquisitely "huckleberry". $19

“Both to the rich and poor, wine is the happy antidote for sorrow.” ­ Euripides

Domestic Red Wines

Bogle Old Vine Red Zinfandel Barrel Cuvee: Bright raspberry on the nose; black peppercorn, spicy oak and firm tannins create a lingering, layered finish. Exceptional with steak. Rated 89 pts by Wine Spectator three years in a row. $20

J Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon: Supple with crushed raspberries and sage in the nose, complimented by black currant on the palate; accented by cedary oak and gripping tannins that carry through an intense finish. Rated 87 pts by Wine Spectator. $48

Guenoc California Cabernet Sauvignon: Bright bouquet of roses and cherries leads to rich, ripe black cherry and cedar flavors. A fine, food­friendly cabernet. $22

Woodward Canyon Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon 2000: A nicely balanced style Washington cabernet. Complex aromas and flavors that change in the glass as the wine opens up and displays its rich array of red and black fruits, sweet herbs and forest floor accents with firm fine grained tannins. $48

Reininger Walla Walla Helix Ponatia 2002: This blend of Bordeaux and has the 's plum and herb dominate the nose along with a touch of Syrah's classic tar, melded with a wisp of roasted coffee. Thyme and a hint of rosemary spiral around blueberry, black currant, and plum against a background of cherry espresso with a splinter of cedar. With a little breathing time the herbs and tar evolve into a mellow black olive that integrates beautifully with the fruit. Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2005 Wine Spectator, 89 points 750 ml $33 / 375 ml $19

Rabbit Ridge Merlot Barrel Cuvee: Robust with hints of black cherry, sage, cinnamon spice and candied orange peel. A firm, lingering finish. 89 pt rating from Wine Spectator. $19

Silverado Vineyards Merlot: Dusty raspberry and nutmeg in the nose, with fleshy herb, tobacco, sage and mocha flavors on the palate. Rated 85 pts by Wine Spectator. $46

Elk Cove Vineyards : Willamette Valley. Cherry with a note of spice and a silky, velvety finish. $39

West Mark Pinot Noir: California Central Coast. Smooth, dark cherry, a hint of strawberry and leather, with a smoky finish. $21

2 Hahn Estates Syrah: California Monterey Coast. Aromas of black pepper, leather, raspberries and black currants with a touch of cedar. Smooth ripe flavors of blackberries and plums with a delicately spicy finish. Rich and smooth. Excellent with our lamb and grilled meat dishes. $21

Sockeye Syrah Columbia Valley 2002: Rich black fruit color and aromas gives way to a palate bursting with currant, black cherry with a hint of pepper and spice. Well balanced with moderate tannins and acididity, and a long and enjoyable finish. $21

Firestone Estate Syrah 2002: Santa Ynez Velly, California: A complex bouquet of blackberry, caramel and chocolate with hints of anise and white pepper. Flavors of black cherry, plum and spice unfold across a smooth, broad texture. Accents of mocha accompany supple tannins on a rich, lingering finish. $29

Reininger Syrah Walla Walla 2002: Notes of sweet rose and lavender on the nose lead to a silky mouth loaded with chewy dried fruit, white peach, a stitch of pepper and ruby red grapefruit. Undertones of wintergreen and pomegranate complement this wine’s firm tannin structure. Wine & Spirits Magazine, 92 points. Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2004 $52

“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” ­ Benjamin Franklin

Italian Red Wines

Canaletto Montepulicano d’: From Tuscany, this lovely wine has tobacco flavors and a fresh berry nose. $18

Fratelli Barba Colle Morino d'Abruzzo 2003: Big jammy wine of black fruits, sweet smoke and ripe plum with layers of toasty oak. $21

Capannacce Rosso Della Maremma 2002: A Super Tuscan blend of 50% , 30% Syrah and 20% that is rich and supple with fruit forward and a hint of sage followed by a nice dry finish. $27

Giuseppe Lonardi Ripasso 2000: From “Valopolicella” – meaning the valley of the cellars, this wine is made by aging the wine in barrels that had been used to make Amarone. Bright red fruit of cherries and red currants surrounding notes of dried flowers and figs. Nice lively finish. $36

Villa Toscana: A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, aged in oak for 12 months. $34

3 French Red Wines

Perrin Cotes du Rhones – Reserve: A classic Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah, Monvedre and Cinsault . Peppery aromas with black cherry, cassis and spice with a long, lingering finish. $22

Chateau de Campuget – Costieres de Nimes – Rhone 2004: Garnet­red dominated by blackcurrants and underlined with hints of spices and pepper. Round and harmonious with long, smooth tannins. $22

Cote de Beaune 1999– Joseph Drouhin: A classic French Pinot Noir with amazing depth of fruit and character. Excellent with our salmon or any Mediterranean selection. $39

Pinot Noir LaForet Bourgogne – Joeseph Drouhin: The hue has usually a brilliant ruby­garnet color. Effusive aromas of crushed berries. Light and elegant tannins and best with our chicken, salmon and vegetarian dishes. $27

Chateau St. Sulpice Bordeaux 2003: Layers of aromas including orange peel, green peppers, raw oak, and leather with a long finish. 2003 was a great year for Bordeaux. $24

Mas de Guiot Cabernet­Syrah Prestige: A big, bold, medium­bodied wine, it reveals black raspberries, blackberries, cassis, thyme, and rosemary flavors in its fresh, yet rich personality. $29

Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2003: One of the Kings of Chateauneuf du Pape, if not the entire Rhone Valley, Chateau de Beaucastel has created a wine with complex layers of gorgeous fruit (cherry, plum, fig) along with wild herbs, fresh flowers and minerals. The texture is silky and suave. As our friend Raci of the White House Restaurant in Post Falls says, “If you’ve got the money, we’ve got the wine.” $120

Other International Red Wines

Trapiche Oak Cask – Argentina. In the Malbec is used to make the renowned “” wine, a favorite of Popes and diplomats since 500 A.D. Deep red with smoky raspberry in the nose and flavors of dark plum, cedar spice and black cherry on the palate. $19

Tempranillo Crianza – Bodegas Ochoa 2000 – . A medium­bodied wine, silky structure exhibiting hints of tobacco, strawberries, and cherries. $26

Dessert Wines

Quady Orange Electra: Fresh squeezed oranges greet the nose, with the same juicy flavors on the palate. Light and vibrant (also low alcohol), it can be enjoyed with an array of foods. $18

Joshp Late “La Magis” Botrytis: With aromas of dried summer fruit, honey and peaches this Botrytis Riesling also has hints of fig, apricot and kiwi. Although a , it is not syrupy sweet. Soft and delicate with a refreshing citrus finish. 375 ml $34

Warre’s Warriors Port: A traditional with intense dark fruit flavors and perfect for topping off your favorite meal. $4.50 per glass.

“What though youth gave us love and roses, age still leaves us friends and wine.” –Thomas Moore

4 and Sparkling Wines

“In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it.” ­Napoleon Bonaparte

Cristalino Extra Dry: This straw­colored champagne is teeming with aromas of melon and lemon zest, with bright flavors of peaches and apricot. Rated 88 pts by International . $15

Gruet “Method Champenoise” Brut: Crisp and full­bodied, rich complexity and fine character from subtle notes of toasty oak, green apple and citrus flavors. A fine French­style traditional Champagne from New Mexico. $25

Trevisiol Prosecco 2003: a deliciously fragrant with aromas of peach blossoms and flavors of pears and white peaches with a crisp mineral finish. Very fine bubbles. Perfect for warm summer days. $23

“I’m drinking the stars…”­ Dom Perignon, on his first sip of bubbly champagne.

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