The Wine List at Piperade
In constructing this wine list we have included many of the finest Basque wines and producers known to us throughout the world. We have augmented these selections with our favorite wines from France, Spain and our own California - all of which are produced by boutique wineries and artisans who are passionate about their work. To better understand the nearly 200 wines on our compre- hensive list we have separated them in to categories that reflect both Piperade and the character of each bottle.
We hope you enjoy our compilation.
Emmanuel Kemiji, Master Sommelier Gerald Hirigoyen, Executive Chef and Owner
Live, love, honor, dream, fight and let others attend to mediocrity. -Spanish proverb by an old man counseling his young son. A. One Glass at a Time
Domaine Carneros, Taittinger, Brut Rosé, Napa Valley NV 15 Gonet-Medeville, Premier Cru, Brut, Champagne, France NV 19 Raventós i Blanc, Cava, Catalunya, Spain 2011 12
Beaucanon, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2011 12
Domaine Pichot, Chenin Blanc, Coteau de la Biche, Vouvray, France 2012 12
Herri Mina, Petit & Gros Manseng, Irouleguy, France 2009 13
Lolo, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain 2011 11
Sherwin Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley 2012 15
Thierry et Pascale Matrot, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France 2011 15
K5, Argiñano, Getariako Txakolina, Gipuzkoa 2013 12
Sierra Cantabria, Garnacha, Viura, Tempranillo, Rosado 2013 12
Arnoa, Tempranillo, Tejada Vineyards, Lake County 2010 10
Arrels de Clos Pissarra, Garnatxa, Clos Oblidat, Montsant 2010 15
Candela, Syrah, Castelero Vineyard, Lake County 2007 14
La Follette, Pinot Noir, North Coast, California 2012 15
Martin Ray, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Napa Valley 2012 15 Ramirez de la Piscina, Tempranillo, Reserva, Rioja 2007 13 B. Half Bottles
Charles de Cazanove, Brut Rosé, Champagne NV 48
Krug, Grande Cuvée, Brut, Champagne NV 200
Taittinger, Brut, Champagne NV 50
Crocker & Starr, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2012 38
MacRostie, Chardonnay, Sonoma 2011 27
Robert-Denogent, La Croix, Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy, France 2009 40
Tablas Creek, Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc, Paso Robles 2010 42
Thierry et Pascale Matrot, Meursault, Burgundy, France 2011 48
Banshee, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2010 40
Château Clos de Salles, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 2008 45
Lucia, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2011 45
Morey Coffinet, Chassagne Montrachet, 1er Cru Morgeot, Burgundy 2012 60
Seghesio Family Vineyards, Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma 2009 45
Tablas Creek, Esprit de Beaucastel, Paso Robles 2011 50 C. Bubbly
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose, Champagne NV 180
Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut NV 100
Bruno Paillard, Brut, Champagne 2002 120
Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve, Champagne NV 100
Gloria Ferrer Brut, Royal Cuvée, Carneros 2005 50
Gosset, Grand Rosé Brut, Champagne NV 115
Gramona, Gran Reserva, Brut, Cava, Spain 2002 120
Henri Giraud, Esprit, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Aÿ, Champagne NV 100
Laurent Perrier, Brut, Champagne NV 85 Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque, Brut Champagne 2004 200
Raventós i Blanc, Cava, Spain 2011 50 Roederer Estate, Brut Rose, Anderson Valley NV 60 Salon Le Mesnil, Blanc De Blancs, Champagne 1999 600
S. Coquillette, Cuvée Les Clés, Blanc de Noirs, Grand Cru NV 90
Schramsberg, Blanc de Noirs, North Coast 2008 75
Thienot, Brut Rose, Champagne NV 100
D. The Roses
Château D’Esclans, “Whispering Angel,” Côtes de Provence 2013 48 Minuty, “Prestige,” Côtes de Provence, France 2013 60 Sierra Cantabria, Garnacha, Viura, Tempranillo, Rosado 2013 36 E. The Basque Whites Allende, Viura + Malvasia, Rioja 2010 50 Arretxea, Hegoxuri, Petit & Gros Manseng, Irouleguy 2010 60 Herri Mina, Petit & Gros Manseng, Irouleguy 2009 50 Muga, Viura, Rioja 2013 38 Remelluri Blanco, Viura Blend, Rioja 2011 100 Txomin Etxaniz, Getariako Txakolina, Gipuzkoa 2013 48 Vega Sindoa, Chardonnay, Navarra 2011 27
F. The Sauvignon Blancs
Alain Cailbourdin, Pouilly-Fume, “Les Cris,” Loire Valley, France 2010 48
Capture, Les Pionniers, Sonoma County 2009 75
Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France 2009 100
Ferrari Carano, Fumé Blanc, Sonoma County 2013 36
Franciscan Estate, Napa Valley 2011 36
Gamble Family Vineyard, Napa 2010 36
Georis, Monterey 2010 48
Girard, Napa Valley 2012 38
Jean Tatin, Quincy, Loire Valley, France 2011 40
La Poussie, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 2011 60
Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley 2010 60
Longboard Vineyards, Russian River, Sonoma 2013 35
Spring Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley 2011 80
Zepaltas Wines, Lake County 2011 38 G. The Unique Blancs Bodegas Avanthia, Godello, Valdeorras, Spain 2010 60
Bokish, Albariño, Terra Alta Vineyard, Lodi 2012 36
Botani, Moscatel Seco, Málaga, Spain 2011 40
Candea, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain 2012 40
Charles Hours, Petit Manseng, Jurançon, “Cuvée Marie,” Bearn 2011 48
Chateau La Nerthe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley 2010 90
Clos Mogador, Nelin, Priorat, Catalunya, Spain 2011 110
Cold Heaven, Viognier, Santa Ynez Valley 2010 52
Delas Condrieu, La Galopine, Rhone Valley 2009 100
Domaine Berthet-Bondet, Savagnin, Côtes du Jura, France 2011 38
Domaine Gresser, Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2011 48
Domaine Schlumberger, Les Princes Abbés, Riesling, Alsace 2011 30
Domaine Weinbach, Riesling, St. Catherine Grand Cru, Alsace 2006 90
Jean Luc Colombo, La Redonne, Côtes du Rhône, France 2011 36
Kuentz-Bas, Pinot Blanc, Alsace 2011 30
La Cana, Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2013 36
Lagar De Cervera, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain 2012 45
Louis Metaireau, Muscadet, Loire Valley 2009 38
Nisia, Verdejo Old Vines, Rueda, Spain 2012 36
Tablas Creek Vineyard, Roussane, Paso Robles 2010 50
Tardieu-Laurent, Rhone Blend, Saint-Peray, Rhone Valley 2011 60
Trimbach, Pinot Gris, Reserve, Alsace 2009 60 H. The Chardonnays B. Kosuge, Carneros, Sonoma 2012 60
Christian Moreau Pére et Fils, Chablis, Burgundy 2011 38
Dominique Cornin, Mâcon-Chaintré, Burgundy 2011 36
Domaine De La Denante, Saint Veran, Burgundy 2011 36
Domaine De La Vougeraie, Vougeot, Clos Du Prieuré, Burgundy 2010 150
Domaine Faiveley, Rully, “Les Villeranges,” Burgundy 2009 45
El Molino, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2011 70
Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Les Referts 2011 150
Far Niente, Napa Valley 2012 106
Figge Cellars, Pelio Vineyards, Monterey 2011 60
Franciscan, Cuvée Sauvage, Carneros, Napa Valley 2011 65
H D V, De la Guerra, Carneros, Napa 2011 85
Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis, Vielles Vignes, Burgundy 2011 56
Joseph Drouhin, Beaune Ier Cru, Clos des Mouches 2010 160
Maison Leroy, Meursault, Blagny, 1er Cru, Burgundy, France 2011 240
Marimar Estate, Don Miguel Vineyard, Russian River 2010 65
Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley 2012 80
Louis Jadot, “Le Vaucrain,” Cote de Nuits Villages, Burgundy 2011 65
Louis Latour, Corton-Charlemagne 2008 150
Luli, Santa Lucia Highlands 2013 44
Morey Coffinet, Chassagne Montrachet, 1er Cru, Burgundy 2012 100
Olivier Leflaive, Les Sétilles, Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy 2010 40
Raymond, Napa Valley 2012 45 I. The Basque Reds Alto de Lanzaga, Tempranillo, Rioja 2005 250
Artadi, Viñas de Gain, Tempranillo, Rioja 2010 70
Beronia, Tempranillo, Gran Reserva, Rioja 2006 65
Bodegas Muga, Aro, Tempranillo, Rioja 2006 300
Bodegas Muga, Torre Muga, Tempranillo 2006 180
Bodegas Roda, Cirsion, Tempranillo 2009 400
Castillo Labastida, Tempranillo, Reserva, Rioja 2006 50
Conde De Los Andes, Tempranillo, Gran Reserva, Rioja 1991 150
Conde De Los Andes, Tempranillo, Grand Reserva, Rioja 2005 55
Finca Allende, Calvario, Tempranillo, Rioja 2005 250
Finca Allende, Tempranillo, Rioja 2007 60
Herri Mina, Cabernet Franc, Irouléguy 2011 60
La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza, Reserva, Rioja 2004 80
Marqués de Murrietta, Tempranillo, Reserva, Rioja 2007 80
Marqués de Riscal, Tempranillo, Reserva, Rioja 2008 60
Palacio Remondo, La Montessa, Tempranillo, Rioja 2010 38
Remírez de Ganuza, Tempranillo, Reserva 2006 150
San Vicente, Tempranillo, Rioja 2010 150
Sierra Cantabria, Tempranillo, Rioja 2011 38
Sierra Cantabria, Tempranillo, Reserva Unica, Rioja 2009 60
Viñedos de Paganos, La Nieta, Tempranillo, Rioja 2009 200 J. Basques Around the Globe
Don Miguel Gascon, Malbec, Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina 2011 48
Errazuriz, Single Vineyard Max Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile 2010 42
Los Vascos Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2010 36 Vino De Eyzaguirre, Merlot, “Reserva Especial,” Chile 2008 36 K. The Unusual suspects
Achaval Ferrer, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2012 50
Almirez, Tinto de Toro, Toro, Spain 2011 60
Avanthia, Mencia, Valdeorras, Spain 2008 90
Beaucanon, Cabernet Franc, Cuvée Louis, Napa Valley 2006 38
Bokisch Vineyards, Tempranillo, Lodi 2011 44
Campo Allegre, Tinto de Toro, Spain 2011 60
Cave Saint Cyr, Gamay,“Morgon” Beaujolais, France 2010 38
Chateau du Cèdre, Malbec, Cahors, France 2011 36
Chateau Lafitte-Teston, Tannat, Madiran, France 2008 38
Les Hauts Lastour, Cabernet Franc, Coteaux du Quercy, France 2008 38
Linaje Garsea, Tempranillo, Reserva, Ribera Del Duero, Spain 2008 65
Pesquera, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2010 75
Pintia, Tempranillo, Toro, Spain 2008 150
Tejada, Tempranillo, Reserve, Lake County 2007 70
Teso de Monja, Alabaster, Tinto de Toro, Toro, Spain 2008 4 0 0
Thibault Liger-Belair, Moulin a Vent, La Roche, Beaujolais, France 2010 70
Valdubón, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2011 36
Volver, Tempranillo, La Mancha, Spain 2011 40 L. The Sins
Amapola Creek, Monte Rosso Vineyards, Sonoma 2009 60
Bella, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 2011 50
Cline Cellars, Contra Costa County 2011 36
Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 2011 60
Easton, Rinaldi Vineyard, Amador County 2010 55
Puccioni, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 2009 60
Rancho Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County 2007 90
Storybook, Mayacamas Range, Napa Valley 2011 70
M. The Pinots
A. Chopin & Fils, Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy 2006 120
Banshee, Sonoma County 2012 50
Bien Nacido Vineyards, Santa Maria Valley 2009 90
Domaine De La Vougeraie, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy 2009 70
Domaine Faiveley, Clos de Myglands, Mercurey 1er Cru, Burgundy 2011 75
Domaine Lorenzon, Carline, Mercurey, 1er Cru, Burgundy 2010 90
Domaine Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy 2010 100
Domaine Prieur-Brunet, Santenay-Maladiere, 1er Cru, Burgundy 2010 95
Flowers, Sonoma Coast 2011 100
Gerard Seguin, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru, Burgundy 2008 100
Hale Mary, Russian River Valley 2011 85 n. more Pinots...
Hubert Meyer, Fût en Chêne, Vin D’Alsace, France 2010 50
La Follette, Pinot Noir, North Coast, California 2012 60
Louis Latour, Château Corton Grancey, Burgundy 2010 180
Maison Leroy, Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy 2009 240
Michel Magnien, Gevrey-Chambertin, Seuvrèes-Vielles Vignes 2009 150
Michel Gay et Fils, Aloxe-Corton, Burgundy 2008 75
Miura, Williams Ranch, Anderson Valley 2009 85
Morey Coffinet, Chassagne Montrachet, 1er Cru Morgeot, Burgundy 2008 90
Papapietro Perry, Charles Vineyard, Anderson Valley 2009 90
Patrice Rion, Bourgogne, Burgundy 2011 60
Pierre Riffault, Les 7 Hommes, Sancerre, France 2011 55
Pisoni, Vineyards & Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands 2010 120
Skewis, Lingenfelder Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2011 95
Soliste, Sonatera Vineyard, T Block, Sonoma Coast 2007 92
Wrath, Pommard 4/777, Monterey County 2011 60 o. The Rhone Riders
Alto Moncayo, Aquilon, Granatxa, D.O. Campo de Borja, Spain 2009 200
Alto Moncayo, Veraton, Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain 2009 60
Antiqvs, Syrah, Gary’s Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands 2006 80
Betts & Scholl, Hermitage, Rhone Valley 2004 147
B. Kosuge, Syrah, Hudson, Canneros 2007 60
Château de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley 2007 250
Cims de Porrera, “Clássic”, Cariñena, Priorat, Catalunya 2005 160
Domaine Faury, St Joseph, Syrah, France 2011 60
Domaine Robin, Papillon, Crozes Hermitage, France 2012 45
Jaffurs, Syrah, Santa Barbara County 2010 60
Jean-Luc Colombo, Terres Brulées, Cornas, Syrah, Rhone Valley 2009 120
Keller Estate, Syrah, La Cruz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2008 60
La Pialade, Côtes du Rhône, France 2008 90
M. Chapoutier, Deschants, Saint-Joseph, Syrah, Rhone Valley 2005 120
Perrin & Fils, Gigondas, France 2011 65
Tarima Hill, Monastrell, Alicante, Spain 2011 40
Vall Llach, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Priorat 2006 150
Verge, Syrah, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 2007 60
Vieux Télégraphe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley 2011 130 p. The Bordelais types
Almvs, Cabernet Blend, Napa Valley 2010 85
Cain Five, Cabernet Blend, Napa Valley 2008 200
Château Cos d’Estournel, Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 1983 250
Château De La Cour, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux 2010 85
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 1989 450
Château Lasségue, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux 2007 125
Château Leoville Las Cases, Marquis de Las Cases, Saint-Julien 2003 350
Château Leoville Poyferré, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2008 250
Château Les Trois Croix, Fronsac, Bordeaux 2010 60
Château Malescot, St. Exupery, Margaux 2006 200
Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge, Margaux 1995 330
Château Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga, Napa Valley 2011 120
Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux 2003 1000
Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2008 150
Château Patache d’Aux, Cru Bourgeois, Médoc, Bordeaux 2010 50
Château Smith Havt Lafitte, Grand Cru De Graves, Pessac-Leognan 2008 120
Clarendelle, Bordeaux, A.O.C. 2007 40
Crocker & Starr, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stone Place, Napa Valley 2005 150
Dominus, Napa Valley 2009 250
Far Niente, Oakville, Napa Valley 2005 225 Fontanella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2009 74
Georis, La Chapelle, Cabernet Blend, Carmel Valley 2009 87 q. more Bordelais types...
Grgich Hills Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2010 120
Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2010 108
Gundlach Bundschu, Merlot, “Rhinefarm Vineyard,” Sonoma 2011 50
HDV, Belle Cousine, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2009 120
Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2010 118
Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley 2010 350
Kamen Estates, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2009 100
Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley 2011 160
Miner, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley 2009 120
Narsai David Estates, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2004 80
Opus One, Napa Valley 2005 350
Opus One, Napa Valley 2006 350
Paradigm, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 2009 100
Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2009 200
Raymond, Generations, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2009 120
Robert Mondavi, “Oakville”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2011 80
Swanson Vineyards, Alexis, Oakville, Napa Valley 2009 130
Stone Edge Farm, Surround, Cabernet Blend, Sonoma 2009 80
Vérité, “La Joie,” Sonoma & Napa 1998 250
Vérité, “Le Desir,” Sonoma 2009 200
Xurus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonatina Vineyard, Lake County 2008 100 r. As sweet as it gets
Bouchaine, Bouche D’Or, Chardonnay, Napa Valley 500ml 2008 60
Château La Grave, Sainte-Croix Du Mont 750ml 1995 50
Dolce, Late Harvest, Napa Valley 375ml 2002 100
Jorge Ordonez, 1 Moscatel, Malaga, Spain 375ml 2005 45 The tale of Clos Pissarra is rooted in a small circle of friends who simply yearned for a manner of returning to their European roots. Their mutual dream began to ferment during a late afternoon lunch at the Basque restaurant, Piperade, on a balmy day back in 2003. The opportunity to purchase a Spanish vineyard in Montsant, just outside Barcelona had arisen and was excitably discussed amongst Master Sommelier and proprietor of Miura Vineyards, Emmanuel Kemiji, Chefs Gerald Hirigoyen, Sylvain Portay and Laurent Manrique. All were enthralled by the romance of owning a vineyard and ultimately producing a wine with their personal signature. By 2005 the concept had turned to reality, with the venture growing to include more friends, significant among them gentlemen Roger Lethander and Bob Hackman. After acquiring several more vineyards in neighboring Priorat, the overall quality and variety of wines had come to represent the fulfillment of their original reverie. The culmination of everyone’s involvement followed in 2010, when the Clos Pissarra winery was designed and built, accomplishing their objective to connect their literal and emotional roots to a project driven by quality and pride.
Clos d’Oc, Cabernet, Garnatxa, Priorat 2007 65
Clos Pissarra, “El Sol Blanc,” Garnatxa Blanca, Montsant 2012 48
Arrels de Clos Pissarra, Garnatxa, Montsant 2010 48
Clos Pissarra“Aristan,” Garnatxa, Syrah, Montsant 2008 100
Clos Pissarra,“El Ramon,” Garnatxa, Samsó, Cabernet Sauvignon, Priorat 2008 75
Clos Pissarra, “El Mont,” Garnatxa, Priorat 2009 120
Clos Pissarra, “El Riu,” Carinyena, Priorat 2006 160
Clos Pissarra, “La Vinyeta,” Samsó, Garnaxta, Priorat 2007 160