• WINE LIST • BY THE GLASS
SPARKLING
Zonin Prosecco NV Brut 13 Veneto, IT
Laurent-Perrier ‘La Cuvée’ Brut 20 NV,Champagne
WHITE
Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio 14 2017, Tuscany, IT
Tasca d’Almerita Grillo 15 2017, Sicily
CADE Estate, Sauvignon Blanc 16 2019, Napa, CA
Inama ‘Vigneti di Carbonare’ Soave Classico 20 2017, Veneto, IT
Fort Ross Vineyard “Sea Slopes” Chardonnay 21 2017, Sonoma Coast, CA
LIOCO “SoCo” Chardonnay 24 2018, Sonoma Coast, CA
ROSÉ
Capitelles des Ferms 12 2018, France
RED
Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico 16 2018, Tuscany, IT
Guado Al Tasso ‘ Il Bruciato’ 18 2018, Bolgheri, IT
St. Innocent ‘Zenith Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 23 2016, Willamette Valley, OR
Pride Merlot 25 2017, Napa Valley, CA
Conn Creek ‘Anthology’ Cabernet 27 2015, Napa Valley, CA
Prunotto Barbaresco, Nebbiolo 28 2017, Piedmont, IT HALF BOTTLES
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CHAMPAGNE
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut 45 NV, Champagne Champagne for the people!
Krug ‘Grande Cuvée’ Brut 120 NV, Champagne The bottle boasts an ID that will detail the disgorgement date, the vintages of the oldest and youngest wines used, and winemaker notes
Laurent-Perrier ‘La Cuvée’ Brut 40 NV,Champagne The fresh style is from the high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend
WHITES
Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 36 2018, Friuli, IT One of the early proponents of modern winemaking in Northeast Italy
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay 40 2018, Sonoma Coast, CA Producing Chardonnay since 1973
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 46 2018, Sonoma County, CA Though famous for their Merlot, Duckhorn delivers fresh Sauv Blanc, too
REDS
Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad’ Pinot Noir 90 2016, Willamette Valley, OR In 2004 Domaine Serene beat out Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanee Conti in a blind tasting
Tignanello Super Tuscan 125 2016, Tuscany, IT This was Italy’s first wine to be aged in new French oak barriques
Continuum 185 2016, Napa Valley, CA From Michael Mondavi’s project on Pritchard Hill
Gaja Barbaresco 225 2016, Piedmont, IT Angelo’s daughter Gaia Gaja is the 5th generation producer CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Elvio Tintero ‘Sori Gramella’ Moscato d’Asti 46 NV, Piedmont, IT “Sori” means South-facing slope in Piedmontese
Zonin Brut Prosecco 52 NV, Veneto, IT Prosecco is style of wine as well as a recognized appellation
Domaine Chandon Brut 65 NV, California Napa Valley’s branch of the famous Champagne house
Redentore Grand Cuvée Extra Dry Prosecco 68 2019, Veneto, IT This wine pays tribute to one of the most treasured festivities in Venice, the “Festa del Redentore”
Enrico Serafino Brut Alta Langa 74 2013, Piedmont, IT The Serafino winery was founded in 1878
Laurent-Perrier ‘La Cuvée’ Brut 80 NV,Champagne The fresh style is from the high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend
Moët & Chandon Established in 1743 by Claude Moët Brut ‘Imperial’ NV, Champagne 104 Brut ‘Grand Vintage’ 2012, Champagne 180
Veuve Clicquot This iconic estate is named for the widow who invented ‘remouage’ Brut ‘Yellow Label’ NV, Champagne 132 Brut ‘La Grande Dame’ 2008, Champagne 260
Frederic Savart ‘L’Ouverture’ Brut Blanc de Noirs 150 NV, Champagne Blanc de Noirs is made exclusively from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier
Ca’del Bosco ‘Dosage Zéro’ Franciacorta 160 2011, Lombardy, IT Franciacorta was one first regions to receive DOC status in Italy
Dom Perignon Brut 280 2006, Champagne Dom Perignon was a monk who lived in the 1600s
Ruinart Brut Blanc de Blancs 325 2007, Champagne Established in 1729 this is the very first house of Champagne
Krug Brut 595 2006, Champagne All vintage Krug is aged for a minimum of 10 years
ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Ca’del Bosco ‘Prestige’ Rosé Franciacorta 112 NV, Lombardy, IT This sparkling rosé is made in the traditional Champagne Method
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé 185 NV, Champagne Our owner’s, Michael Stillman, favorite bottle of bubbles
Ruinart NV Brut Rosé 199 NV, Champagne Established in 1729 this is the very first house of Champagne ITALIAN WHITES
LIGHT & CRISP
Pieropan Soave Classico DOC 56 2016, Veneto Soave refers to the region, Garganega is the grape
Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi DOCG 74 2017, Piedmont The cellars at Pio Cesare are located in 2,000 year old Roman ruins
Inama ‘Vigneti di Carbonare’ Soave Classico DOC 80 2017, Veneto Among the first organic producers in Soave
MINERAL & TEXTURED
Fontanabianca Langhe Arneis DOC 52 2018, Piedmont The hills of Nieve produce fruity and ethereal wines
Prunotto Roero Arneis 56 2019, Piedmont Owned by the Antinori sisters Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia
Ronco delle Betulle Rosazzo DOCG 68 2016, Friuli This blend features a butterfly on every label because they are all over the vineyard
Jermann ‘Vintage Tunina’ Super-Venetian 140 2013, Friuli Jermann’s meditation wine; A field blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, and Malvasia
OPULENT & RICH
Li Veli Fiano Salento 48 2017, Puglia Founded by Marquis Antonio de Viti de Marco whose goal was to make the winery into a model for the entire South of Italy
Mastroberardino Falanghina del Sannio 54 2017, Campania Piero Mastroberardino is the 10th generation family vintner
Villa Matilde Greco di Tufo 57 2018, Campania An ancient Falernum site that was the foundation of production at Villa Matilde
Tasca d’Almerita Grillo 60 2017, Sicily Produced by blending grapes from different harvest periods, resulting in a complex and concentrated blend
Pievalta Verdicchio di Castelli de Jesi Classico 68 2017, Marche A biodynamic white wine-making estate in the Marche
Sartarelli ‘Tralivio’ Verdicchio di Castelli de Jesi Classico 72 2018, Marche Sartarelli’s vineyards are devoted exclusivly to Verdicchio
ITALIAN WINES CRAFTED STATESIDE
True to whom we are, Quality Italian offers a wonderful experience by paying homage to Italian-American cuisine. In so doing, we have sourced some exemplary wines that are produced here in the United States but made from native Italian grape varieties. Below you’ll find an array of noteworthy wines that are worth a try.
WHITES
Massican ‘Gemina’ White Blend 79 2018, Napa Valley A unique blend of Napa Pinot Grigio and Sonoma Greco di Tufo
Arbe Garbe Bianco 88 2016, Sonoma Valley Arbe Garbe is Italian for “bad weeds” and refers to the cover crops that grow between rows of vines
REDS
Peju ‘Piccolo’ Red Blend 94 2016, Napa Valley This Cabernet dominant blend has a splash of estate grown Sangiovese
Long Shadows ‘Saggi’ Red Blend 104 2016, Columbia Valley This wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet, made by Italy’s famous Folinari family
Inglenook ‘Edizone Pennino’ Primitivo 118 2016, Rutherford, Napa Valley Primitivo is the Italian version of Zinfandel
Bacio Divino Cellars Sangiovese Blend 175 2014, Napa Valley Bacio Divino translates to “Divine Kiss” SAUVIGNON BLANC
Inama ‘Vulcaia Fumé’ 89 2017, Veneto, IT Vulcaia was the first wine produced by Inama
Gaja ‘Alteni di Brassica’ Langhe 225 2016, Piedmont, IT Brassica are the yellow flowers that bloom in the vineyard
Ornellaia Bianco 285 2016, Tuscany, IT Ornellaia’s white wine is made with French grapes like white Bordeaux
CADE Estate 64 2019, Napa Valley The caves at CADE Estate are carved in the shape of PlumpJack’s shield
Merry Edwards 99 2018, Russian River Valley Merry Edwards was one of the first women winemakers in California
Illumination 110 2017, Napa Valley A tiny plot of land at Quintessa produces this highly sought after wine
Spottswoode 116 2018, Napa/Sonoma County Spottswoode have been organically farming their estate since 1985
Peter Michael Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 ‘L’Après-Midi’ 2018, Knights Valley 130 ‘L’Après-Midi’ 2017, Knights Valley 145
PINOT GRIGIO & BIANCO
Alois Lageder ‘Terra Alpina’ Pinot Bianco 44 2018, Alto-Adige, IT Pinot Bianco has been grown in Alto Adige since the 19th century
Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio 56 2017, Veneto, IT Pinot Grigio is referred to as Pinot Gris in Alsace and the US
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio 64 2018, Friuli, IT Livio Felluga lived to the ripe old age of 102
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 70 2017, Alto Adige, IT Still the most popular-selling Pinot Grigio in the world
ROSÉ
Capitelles des Ferms 48 2018, France Grown at 500 meters in the Aude Valley in clay and limestone
Italo Pietrantonj Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 64 2019, Abruzzo, IT 100% Montelpuciano that is sourced solely from the Collina Tessa vineyard CHARDONNAY Borgo del Tiglio 115 2015, Friuli, IT Wine Spectator called this estate, ‘one of the best in the world’ Gaja Italy’s best known red wine producer also dabbles in white wines ‘Rossj-Bass’ 2017, Piedmont, IT 195 ‘Gaia & Rey’ 2017, Piedmont, IT 440 Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch 62 2017, Napa Valley, CA Ulysses S. Grant gave this plot of land to E.J. Church after the civil war Joyce Vineyards ‘Submarine Canyon’ 68 2017, Monterey, CA The submarine canyon in Monterey Bay is more than a mile deep Fort Ross Vineyard ‘Sea Slopes’ Chardonnay 84 2017, Sonoma Coast, CA Jeff Pisoni’s newest branch off of Fort Ross Vineyard Antica 86 2018, Napa Valley, CA The name Antica comes from the words Antinori and California Patz & Hall ‘Dutton Ranch’ 90 2017, Russian River Valley A celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard wines LIOCO ‘SoCo’ Chardonnay 96 2018, Sonoma Coast, CA Conceived by two somms in the alley behind Spago Beverly Hills Lingua Franca ‘AVTI’ 104 2016, Willamette Valley, OR A Burgundian style Chardonnay Cakebread The Cakebread ancestors were bakers of ‘cake brede’ in England 2018, Napa Valley, CA 115 ‘Reserve’ 2015, Napa Valley, CA 155 Stony Hill Vineyard 126 2013, Napa Valley So in demand it’s been sold by private mailing list since 1954 Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad Reserve’ 130 2016, Willamette Valley, OR The Evenstads began making award-winning wine in the early 1990s Ridge ‘Monte Bello Vineyard’ 134 2014, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA In 1885 an Italian doctor bought Monte Bello Ridge to start this winery Far Niente 150 2018, Napa Valley, CA The estate has over 250 acres of land in Napa & Coombsville Rochioli 140 2017, Russian River Valley, CA The Rochioli family emigrated from Italy to California in the early 1900s Raen ‘Charles Ranch’ 190 2016, Fort Ross-Seaview, CA Carlo & Dante Mondavi’s ode to white Burgundy Peter Michael Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ 2017, Knights Valley 200 ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ 2016, Knights Valley 220 ‘Belle Côte’ 2017, Knights Valley 230 ITALIAN REDS: NORTHWEST
Michele Chiarlo ‘Il Principe’ Langhe Nebbiolo 62 2016, Piedmont Michel Chiarlo has been vinifying the essence of Piedmont since 1956
Cantine Valpane ‘Rosso Pietro’ Barbera del Monferrato 65 2017, Piedmont “Rosso Pietro” is in refrence to the producers’ red beard
Massolino Dolcetto d’Alba 78 2018, Piedmont As sensual and regal as the finest Burgundian Pinot Noir
Oddero Barbera d’Asti 98 2016, Piedmont The Oddero family has been present in the ter- ritory of La Mora since the 18th century
Castello di Nieve Barbaresco 112 2016, Piedmont Nebbiolo grapes are pressed and stored in wooden vats for two years
Sandrone Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d’Alba 140 2017, Piedmont, IT Historic Nebbiolo started in the 70’s in their family’s garage
Roccheviberti Barolo 148 2015, Piedmont, IT This barolo features fruit from Rocche di Castiglione, Bricco Boschis, and Mariondino
Fantino ‘Laboro Disobedient’ Langhe Nebbiolo 126 2014, Piedmont Declassified Barolo Riserva and Single Vineyard Barolo Riserva
Prunotto Owned by the Antinori sisters Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia ‘Mompertone’ 2013, Piedmont 60 Barolo 2014, Piedmont 132
E. Pira by Chiara Boschis ‘Cannubi’ Barolo 275 2016, Piedmont The Barolo Boys named Chiara as “Superwoman”
Domenico Clerico “Modernist” Barolo from renowned winemaker and grape grower ‘Ciabot Mentin Ginestra’ Barolo 2013, Piedmont 220 ‘Per Cristina’ Barolo 2008, Piedmont 280
Aldo Conterno Barolo 195 2013, Piedmont, IT An estate that focuses on single vineyard efforts
Elio Altare ‘Arborina’ Barolo 215 2015, Piedmont Elio was one of the first Barolo producers to use French Oak Barriques
Gaja 5 generations of Gajas have been making wine in Piedmont since 1859 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Piedmont 360 ‘Sperss’ Barolo 2014, Piedmont 420
QUEENS OF ITALIAN WINES Barbaresco has long been known the Queen of Italian wines. “Queen” Barbaresco has elegance and finesse. Here we have chosen our favorite Barbarescos crafted by women.
Prunotto Barbaresco 2017 112 The Antinori sisters Alessi, Allegra, and Alberia run this estate
Bruno Giacosa ‘Santo Stefano di Nieve’ 2011 350 Bruno passed the winery onto his daughter, Bruna, in 2006
Gaja Barbaresco 2012 435 Gaja ‘Costa Russi’ 2014 825 Angelo’s daughter Gaia Gaja is the 5th generation producer VERTICALS & HORIZONTALS (ITALY)
GAJA Angelo Gaja is a name synonymous with the best wine in Italy. While he was considered a contrarian in his early years, he has now inspired a new generation of Italian winemakers with his modern style.
2013 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe, Cabernet Sauvignon 360 2012 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe, Cabernet Sauvignon 410 2011 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe, Cabernet Sauvignon 500 2014 ‘Sperss’ Barolo 420 2000 ‘Sperss’ Barolo 760 2014 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 825 2013 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 800 2011 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 720 2010 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 750 2008 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 780
VALDICAVA Valdicava is located on the slopes of Montosoli, perhaps Montalcino’s most reknown site. Owner Vincenzo Abruzzese’s ancestors once worked this land as sharecroppers. Only later did they do well enough to buy the 300 hectares of the land they used to work.
2013 Brunello di Montalcino 295 2012 Brunello di Montalcino 305 2010 Brunello di Montalcino 320 2006 Brunello di Montalcino 460 2004 Brunello di Montalcino 450
TIGNANELLO The most famous wine in the Antinori portfolio, Tignanello was the first Sangiovese-based wine to be aged in new French barriques. Only bottled in favorable vintages, the wine displays flavors of cherries, liquorice, vanilla, chocolate, finishing off with great length and finesse.
2017 315 2008 740 2015 265 2006 350 2010 340 2007 450
SOLAIA Solaia is the name of the very best vineyard within the Tignanello estate. The wine is made from the very best Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese grapes and is only made in superior vintages. The wine is fuller-bodied than Tignanello with notes of plum, blackberry, blueberry, chocolate, cassis, and fresh cut herbs.
2016 655 2006 600 2015 695 2005 775 2014 550
GUADO AL TASSO Guado al Tasso takes its name from a curious phenomenon: at the estate it is often possible to spot badgers crossing the fords of the streams which run through the property. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc create a wine that is complex and fruity, spicy and fragrant with notes of tobacco, coffee, leather, and ripe berries.
2017 225 2004 300 2009 325 2003 399 2006 360
FONTODI ‘FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE’ Produced from certified organic grapes, picked by hand, chosen with care, and vinified in a way that exalts the character of the region. Sangiovese aged in French Oak barriques for 24 months creates a rich wine with a bouquet of dark cherries, violets, plums, and spice. 2006 335 2013 260 2004 390 2010 310 2007 315 ITALIAN REDS: NORTHEAST
Inama ‘Piu’ Carmenère 69 2016, Veneto Some think Carmenere only grows in Chile, it has grown in Italy for years Ronco delle Betulle Rosso 75 2018, Friuli The Adami family, leading wine producers in the Eastern hills of Friuli Bertani ‘ Secco-Bertani’ Valpolicella 90 2016, Veneto Said to help you evoke sensations, emotions, and ways of thinking about the past that can enrich the present Secondo Marco Amarone della Valpolicella 182 2011, Veneto Marco Speri hails from one of Italy’s legendary winemaking familes Giuseppe Quintarelli Giusseppe Quintarelli was legendarily known as the Maestro del Veneto ‘Ca’ del Merlo’ Merlot Blend 2010, Veneto 199 Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2011, Veneto 230 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto 715 Romano Dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2013, Veneto 750 Founder Romano Dal Forno is known locally as “The Grape King”
ITALIAN REDS: CENTRAL
Monte Bernardi ‘Retromarcia’ Chianti Classico 59 2018, Tuscany Retromarcia means “to back up” or “to reverse”
Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico 64 2018, Tuscany Each year the label depicts and endangered species of bird Scacciadiavoli Montefalco di Sagrantino 94 2015, Umbria Scacciadiavoli, named after a local exorcist, means ‘to banish the devils’ Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Reserva 110 2018, Tuscany Four generations united in Volpaia’s dream that was built in 900 AD Rosarubra Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 86 2016, Abruzzo Mature fruit, aromatics, and refinement given by 30 year old plants
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 88 2018, Tuscany 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes make up this beauty Binomio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 118 2015, Abruzzo Named for the Africa-Binomio Montepulciano grape clone Casadei ‘Filare’ Cabernet Franc 136 2015, Tuscany Made by a Tuscan, Stefano Casadei, and a Californian, Fred Cline Antinori Brunello di Montalcino Antinori’s Brunellos are not to be missed ‘Vigna Ferrovia’ Riserva 2012, Tuscany 315 ‘Vigna Ferrovia’ Riserva 2009, Tuscany 350 Gaja ‘Pieve Santa Restituta’ Brunello di Montalcino 200 2014, Tuscany, IT A stellar Brunello from the famed Barbaresco producer Biondi-Santi The OG Super-Tuscan and the first Brunello Rosso di Montalcino 2016, Tuscany 250 Brunello di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany 395 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino The proprietors ancestors used to work the land as sharecroppers Brunello di Montalcino 2013, Tuscany 295 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2010, Tuscany 740 SUPER TUSCAN
Tenuta di Arceno Super Tuscan blends are made up of non-indigenous Italian grape ‘Il Fauno’ 2016, Tuscany 76 ‘Arcanum’ 2013, Tuscany 182 Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso 2018, Tuscany 92 Among the region’s pioneers that contributed to Bolgheri’s growing fame Tenuta di Biserno Lodovico Antinori, founder of Ornellaia, is the master behind this ‘Insoglio del Cinghiale’ 2018, Tuscany 106 ‘Il Pino di Biserno’ 2017, Tuscany 162
Tua Rita ‘Redigaffi’ 2017, Tuscany 499 The winery has received cult-like status since its inception in ‘84 Grattamacco Exceptional wine produced from a tiny 10 hecatare vineyard Bolgheri Superiore 2014, Tuscany 270 Bolgheri Superiore 2013, Tuscany 311 Bolgheri Superiore 2011, Tuscany 330
Tenuta San Guido From 1948 to 1967 this wine was made strictly for home consumption ‘Guidalberto’ 2018, Tuscany 140 ‘Sassicaia’ Bolgheri Superiore 2016, Tuscany 440 Gaja Ca’ Marcanda ‘Magari’ Bolgheri 155 2017, Tuscany, IT The word ‘Magari’ means: ‘if only,’ ‘would that it were true,’ ‘perhaps’ Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia’s philosophy is excellence at all levels ‘Le Serre Nuove’ Bolgheri 2017, Tuscany 185 ‘Ornellaia’ Bolgheri Superiore 2016, Tuscany 450
Fontodi ‘Flaccianello della Pieve’ 260 2013, Tuscany, IT The best grapes from the best vineyards aged for 2 years in French Oak
MARCHESE ANTINORI SUPER TUSCANS
The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries. However in 1971, Piero Antinori decided to break with Tuscan tradition and began making a new style of wines. Using modern winemaking techniques, French barriques for maturation, and non-indigenous grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Piero created wines so highly praised by critics they became known as “Super Tuscans”. Still today the Antinori family’s wines from Tenuta Tignanello and Tenuta Guado Al Tasso are some of the most highly prized Super Tuscan wines in all of Italy!
Guado Al Tasso ‘Il Bruciato’ Bolgheri 2018 72 You can spot badgers or “tasso” on the estate where the vines grow for this wine
Guado Al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore 2017 225 You can spot badgers or “tasso” on the estate where the vines grow for this wine
Tignanello 2017 315 This was Italy’s first wine to be aged in new French oak barriques
Solaia 2016 665 Cabernet dominant wine from a tiny hilltop parcel of the estate where the energy of the sun radiates
Guado Al Tasso ‘Matarocchio’ Bolgheri Superiore 2013 700 This nearly impossible to find single-vineyard and single-varietal Cabernet Franc was flown in from Italy just for Quality Italian ITALIAN REDS: SOUTH AND ISLANDS
Antonella Corda Cannonau di Sardegna 82 2018, Sardinia She’s the 5th generation winemaker that believes sustain- able cultivation is the best way to integrate humans with land
Punica Montessu 103 2017, Sardinia A colaboration between Giacomo Tachis and Tenuta San Guido
Donnafugata ‘Mille e una Notte’ 168 2016, Sicily Eclectic wines based on Nero d’Avola designed to showcase the forward thinking of Sicily
Mastroberardino ‘Radici’ Taurasi 135 2015, Campania The aglianico grape is known for its ripe fruit and white pepper notes
Tornatore ‘Trimarchisa’ Etna Rosso 165 2015, Sicily Located on Mt. Etna, Europe’s biggest and most active volcano
PINOT NOIR
Truchard 76 2017, Carneros, CA He started in the wine business after his wife slipped on a grape
Silvio Jermann ‘Red Angel on Moonlight’ 99 2016, Friuli, IT One of the pioneers in of Friuli wine
Robert Sinskey Vineyards 105 2015, Los Carneros, CA 100% certified organic and Biodynamic wines
St. Innocent When this property was founded the production was only 600cs ‘Zenith’ 2016, Willamette Valley, OR 92 ‘Freedom Hill’ 2015, Willamette Valley, OR 115
Flowers Walt and Joan Flowers were former nursery owners in Bucks County, PA 2018, Sonoma Coast 126 ‘Camp Meeting Ridge’ 2012, Sonoma Coast 195
Littorai ‘Les Larmes’ 131 2017, Anderson Valley Burgundians nicknamed winemaker Ted Lemon “Le Comte de Citron”
Rochioli 170 2017, Russian River Valley The Rochioli family emigrated from Italy to California in the early 1900s
Hanzell 190 2013, Sonoma Valley Founder JD Zellerbach was Eisenhower’s Ambassador to Italy
Kosta Browne Master Sommelier Fred Dame’s favorite California Pinot Noir 2017, Sta. Rita Hills 216 ‘Cerise Vineyard’ 2017, Anderson Valley 260
Peter Michael Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 ‘Le Moulin Rouge’ 2017, Santa Lucia Highlands 225 ‘Le Caprice’ 2017, Fort Ross-Seaview 250 NAPA VALLEY CULT CABERNET
After Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars won the famous “Judgment of Paris” in 1976 beating out the best classified wines of Bordeaux, wine enthusiasts all over the world began to take notice of the exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon coming out of the Napa Valley. The 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of the Napa Valley “Cult Cabernets”; super-premium wines made in tiny quantities and sold via secret mailing lists. Here we have listed a collection of our favorites.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Fay’ 2017, Stag’s Leap District 325 ‘Cask 23’ 2013, Stag’s Leap District 480
Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Georges de Latour’ 2015, Rutherford 260
PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Oakville 265 ‘Reserve’ 2015, Oakville 599
Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Rutherford 290
Quintessa 2016, Rutherford 299
Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Benchland Select’ 2016, Napa Valley 300 ‘Dancing Bear Ranch’ 2015, Howell Mountain 325
Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Coombsville 330
Antica Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Townsend’ 2012, Atlas Peak 350
Ovid Red Blend ‘Experiment C4.6’ 2016, Napa Valley 355 2015, Napa Valley 590
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, St. Helena 360
Continuum Cabernet 2015, Napa Valley 365
CADE ‘Reserve’ Cabernet 2016, Howell Mountain 385
Peter Michael ‘Au Paradis’ Red Blend 2014, Oakville 390
Dominus Red Blend 2016, Yountville 399
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Beckstoffer Las Piedras’ 2014, St. Helena 400 ‘Beckstoffer To Kalon’ 2014, Oakville 920
Cliff Lede Cabernet ‘Poetry’ 2015, Stag’s Leap 440
Heitz Cellar ‘Martha’s Vineyard’ 2006, Napa Valley 490
Amuse Bouche Red Blend 2015, Oakville 495
Hundred Acre Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Ark’ 2015, Napa Valley 850 ‘Kayli Morgan’ 2014, Napa Valley 850 ‘Wraith’ 2013, Napa Valley 900
Sloan Red Blend 2013, Rutherford 1240
Screaming Eagle Cabernet 2014, Oakville 2600 NEW WORLD CABERNET & RED BLENDS
Duckhorn ‘Decoy’ Red Blend 68 2018, Sonoma County Duckhorn celebrated their 40th harvest in 2018
Hess Collection ‘Allomi’ 79 2018, Napa Valley This 210 acre vineyard is sustainably farmed
Leviathan Red Blend 89 2017, North Coast A new project from Screaming Eagle Winemaker, Andy Erickson
Alexander Valley Vineyard Cabernet 90 2017, Alexander Valley 40 years of world class cabernet, and this one is organic Robert Sinskey 100% certified organic and Biodynamic wines ‘POV’ Red Blend 2015, Carneros 110 ‘Marcien’ Red Blend 2011, Carneros 220
Conn Creek ‘Anthology’ 108 2015, Napa Valley A blend created from some of Napa’s finest vineyards & AVAs
Faust by Quintessa 120 2017, Napa Valley The younger sibling from the Quintessa family Antica 2016, Napa Valley 130 The name Antica comes from the words Antinori and California
Long Shadows ‘Feather’ 138 2017, Columbia Valley Randy Dunn brings his expertise and artistry to this Washington Club
Westwood ‘Legend’ Red Blend 145 2017, Sonoma Valley A biodynamic, organic, and sustainable blend made by Philippe Melka
Jordan Cabernet 152 2016, Alexander Valley Winemaker Rob Davis has been at the helm since the very beginning
Col Solare Red Blend 150 2016, Red Mountain, Columbia Valley A collaboration between the Antinori Family and Chateau Ste. Michelle Silver Oak Using only barrels of American White Oak to age their wines 2016, Alexander Valley 155 2014, Napa Valley 220
Cakebread 160 2017, Napa Valley Jack & Delores Cakebread started this family-run vineyard in 1973
Vocal Vineyards ‘Bates Ranch’ 165 2016, Santa Cruz Mountains Grown on own-rooted vines that were planted back in 1969
Ingelnook 178 2015, Rutherford, Napa Valley Gustav Niebaum built this Napa estate to rival Europe’s finest
Caymus Chuck Wagner built his empire on the back of this Cabernet 2018, Napa Valley 185 ‘Special Selection’ 2016, Napa Valley 338
Nickel & Nickel Single vineyard and single varietal all of the time! ‘Branding Iron’ 2017, Oakville, Napa Valley 195 ‘State Ranch’ 2017, Yountville, Napa Valley 215 ‘Rock Cairn’ 2016, Oakville, Napa Valley 255
NEW WORLD CABERNET & RED BLENDS CONTINUED
Overture by Opus One Red Blend 199 MV, Napa Valley Until now Overture could only be purchased by visiting the winery
Peter Michael Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 ‘L’Esprit des Pavots’ Red Blend 2014, Knights Valley 210 ‘Les Pavots’ Red Blend 2015, Knights Valley 400 ‘Les Pavots’ Red Blend 2014, Knights Valley 386
Leonetti Cellar 262 2016, Walla Walla Leonetti was Walla Walla’s first commerical winery
Quilceda Creek 389 2015, Columbia Valley, WA Washington State’s signature Cabernet
Verite ‘La Joie’ Red Blend 650 2014, Sonoma County This Sonoma Cabernet is inspired by the wines of Paulliac VERTICALS & HORIZONTALS (USA)
PATZ & HALL PINOT NOIR Great wines capture the essence of great vineyards. Patz & Hall has established long-term relationships with the very best small, family- owned Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine growers in California to create over twenty sought after single-vineyard wines.
2013 ‘Jenkin’s Ranch’ Sonoma Coast 170 2013 ‘Chenoweth Ranch’ Russian River Valley 180 2016 ‘Hyde Vineyard’ Carneros 190 2016 ‘Gap’s Crown’ Sonoma Coast 200 2014 ‘Pisoni Vineyard’ Santa Lucia Highlands 220
JORDAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON Tom Jordan, had his ah-ha moment sipping a glass of Château Latour and so modeled his wines to match Latour’s elegance, power, and beauty. In 1972 he founded the winery that bears his name and today, winemaker Rob Davis who has been there since day one is still at the helm – the only winemaker in California to be working at one single winery for 45+ years.
2015 148 2005 200 2012 190 2004 215 2008 220 2002 225 2007 250
SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON The family behind Silver Oak Winery has deep roots in Denver and has been creating award winning Cabernets on over 400 acres in the Napa and Alexander Valleys since 1972. Silver Oak’s signature style comes from their commitment to only using New American White Oak to age their wine.
2014 220 2008 280 2007 425 2005 440 2003 465
JOSEPH PHELPS ‘INSIGNIA’ In 1973, Phelps bought a 600-acre cattle ranch just outside St. Helena, and began planting vineyards and building a winery. In 1974, the first vintage of Insignia was produced. Insignia, comprised of the best grapes from Phelps Vineyards, was the first proprietary “Meritage” blend produced in California.
2015 490 2008 500 2014 420 2007 600
OPUS ONE When Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi founded Opus One, they dreamt of creating a legendary wine that would transcend generations. The blend changes slightly each year, but the wine is always recognizable by the silky structure and balance of power and finesse.
2016 500 2014 540 2013 650 2007 700 2006 640
SHAFER VINEYARDS Shafer Vineyards is one of California’s true Cult wines. Shafer’s Hillside Estate Vineyard is 54 acres on steep, amphitheater-like, rocky outcroppings and knolls. This is a significant reason for the intense flavors achieved by the Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon.
2013 ‘Hillside Select’ 525 2011 ‘Hillside Select’ 450 2010 ‘Hillside Select’ 500 2009 ‘Hillside Select’ 550 2008 ‘Hillside Select’ 600 2007 ‘Hillside Select’ 700 MEAT MARKET If there were any cardinal rules in our “Meat and Potato” business, the phrase “Steak goes best with Cabernet” would probably be one of them. This may have been true when our founder, Alan Stillman opened Smith & Wollensky back in the 1970’s. However, much has happened in the world of wine since then. So this begs the question: Is this Steak = Cabernet rule still the golden rule? In this section we call the Meat Market, our team has hand-picked a short but diverse list of wines that will work well with any of our cuts of steak.
Pride 2016 Merlot Napa / Sonoma 100 Formerly known as Summit Ranch, Pride Mountain Vineyards is a 235 acre estate that sits at the very top of Spring Mountain on the border of Napa and Sonoma at an elevation of 2,100 feet. Being on the mountain top gives the vines desirable Southern exposure. This Mountain Merlot is full bodied with ripe fruit aromas of blackberry, along with chocolate, spice and graphite.
Paradigm 2016 Cabernet Franc Oakville, Napa 160 Paradigm is made by former Screaming Eagle Winemaker Heidi Peterson-Barrett on a 50 acre parcel of land right next door to the Screaming Eagle estate. For the Paradigm wines, Heidi does everything from grape to bottle by hand in a meticulous fashion. This Cabernet Franc has a plush mouthfeel with flavors of ripe blueberries, black tea, cedar, and peppery spice.
Secondo Marco 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Veneto 182 The Speri family is one of Italy’s legendary winemaking families and helped create the very first Amarone wines. Amarone is made from grapes that are air-dried and raisnated. The wine is aged in large oak botti for at least 6 years! This creates a full-bodied wine with elegant texture and flavors of cooked fruit.
Duckhorn ‘Three Palms Vineyard’ 2016 Merlot Napa 230 Duckhorn is the pioneer winery for producing Merlot in the Napa Valley and have been making Merlot from the legendary Three Palms Vineyard since 1978. Honored as Wine Spector’s “Wine of the Year,” this wine always receives rave reviews from critics. Rich and concentrated with velvety tannis and complex aromas and flavors of huckleberry, plum, cherry, blueberry, fig, rose, and cocoa.
Cayuse ‘Cailloux’ 2017 Syrah Walla Walla, Washington 250 Cayuse ‘Bionic Frog’ 2017 Syrah Walla Walla, Washington 330 Cayuse is a domaine located in the Walla Walla Valley. Over the past 20 years, French Winemaker Christophe Baron, has made it his mission to craft food-friendly wines of incredible depth, individuality and character from fruit grown biodynamic farming methods. The wines are critically-lauded each year.
Sine Qua Non ‘Ratsel’ 2016 Syrah California 390 Sine Qua Non ‘The Hated Hunter’ 2017 Syrah California 420 Sine Qua Non ‘The Gorgeous Victim’ 2017 Grenache California 420 Sine Qua Non ‘Eleven Confessions’ 2016 Grenache Sta. Rita Hills 575 Elaine and Manfred Krankl have reached superstardom with their tiny production and even harder to find wines. Robert Parker called these his “unicorn wines”. The Syrahs are powerful and dense with aromas of plum, cherry, lavender, violets, spice, cassis, chocolate, and anise. The Grenaches are lighter in body but still concentrated with notes of black raspberries, dried herbs, vanilla, and licorice.
Colgin IX Estate 2012 Syrah Napa 450 Colgin is sold only to select restaurants and individual clients who are fortunate enough to be on their mailing list. Robert Parker says the Colgin IX Estate is “as close to a viticultural nirvana as I’ve ever seen.” Grapes are grown on southeast facing slopes on the estate high atop Pritchard Hill in Napa. This wine is voluptuous and savory with notes of acacia, blackberry, pepper, and coffee.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1996 Paulliac, 1er Cru Bordeaux 1950 Technically there is Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine, but it’s blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc and this wine list would be incomplete without at least one first growth. Mouton Rothschild is the only wine to be elevated to first growth status since 1855. With 20+ years of cellaring, the wine is ready to drink now. It is an iron fist in a velvet glove; opulent and dense, with silky smooth tannins, and aromas of cherry, blackberry, and mint. MAGNUMS (1.5L) Tenuta Arceno ‘Arcanum’ 285 2006, Tuscany, IT
Paolo Scavino Barolo 300 2015, Piedmont, IT
Boroli Barolo 315 2007, Piedmont, IT
Rivetto ‘Zio Nando’ Barbera d’Alba 348 2011, Piedmont, IT
Gaja Barbaresco 950 2016, Piedmont, IT
Casanova di Neri ‘Cerralto’ Brunello 1070 2012, Tuscany, IT
Solaia 2014, Tuscany, IT 1060 2015, Tuscany, IT 1600
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 240 2016, Napa Valley, CA
Duckhorn Merlot 245 2016, Napa Valley, CA
Paul Hobbs ‘Crossbarn’ Cabernet Sauvignon 255 2015, Napa Valley, CA
Goldeneye by Duckhorn Pinot Noir 265 2016, Anderson Valley, CA
Ken Wright ‘Canary Hill’ Pinot Noir 275 2016, Willamette Valley, OR
Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad’ Pinot Noir 300 2015, Willamette Valley, OR
Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon 350 2014, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA
CADE Cabernet Sauvignon 500 2013, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA
Continuum 720 2014, Napa Valley, CA
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 752 2009, Napa Valley, CA
Sine Qua Non ‘Ratsel’ Syrah 1050 2016 California
Hundred Acre “Few & Far Between” Cabernet Sauvignon 3400 2012, Calistoga, Napa Valley, CA
DOUBLE MAGNUMS (3L)
Vietti ‘Perbacco’ Langhe Nebbiolo 410 2016, Piedmont, IT
Castellare di Castellina ‘I Sodi di S. Niccolo’ Red Blend 850 2013, Tuscany, IT
Altesino ‘Montosoli’ Brunello di Montalcino 965 2013, Tuscany, IT
Vietti ‘Lazzarito’ Barolo 1800 2014, Piedmont, IT
Rodney Strong ‘Symmetry’ Red Blend 510 2014, Alexander Valley, CA
Duckhorn Merlot 560 2016, Napa Valley, CA
Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 725 2014, Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, CA