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HALF BOTTLES - 375 ML

DOMAINE JEAN VESSELLE, , GRAND CRU, BOUZY, 64 - Unique, floral, and super expressive. Medium-bodied yet light on the tongue; elegant, silky and balanced. Red berries, stone fruits, peppery finish. A very food friendly Champagne. 93 pts

DOMAINE MICHEL TURGY, BLANC DE BLANCS RESERVE, GRAND CRU BRUT, LE MESNIL SUR OGER 58 - Made of 30 different harvests. Aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle, brioche. Flavors of lemon curd, sea salt, toast. Fine-grained and savory, almost tasted like an extra brut (less sweet than brut)

TRIMBACH, GEWURTZTRAMINER '14 30 Gewurtztraminer - for those looking for a "sweeter" the notes of lychee, honeysuckle and cinnamon will satisfy your taste buds. The taste is rich, intense, luscious and well balanced with a dry, spicy finish. 93 pts

ALBERT GRIVAULT, CLOS DU MURGER, MEURSAULT '17 88* Chardonnay - Beautiful rich citrus fruit with hints of green apple. A well balanced wine that integrates the limestone minerality with the ripe grapes and mild . Interesting fact: Albert still uses a horse to plow his fields. *very limited not available for 50% off

DOMAINE CAROLINE MOREY, CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET '18 65 Pinot Noir - The Morey family has been in Chassagne since the mid 16th century. Her are precise and known for a purity and minerality.

CHATEAU KIRWAN "LES CHARMES DE KIRWAN", MARGAUX '15 62 45% Cabernet/30% /15% Cab Franc/10% P. Verdot - Second wine of Kriwan. Round and fleshy fruit flavors of blackberry, cherry and a hint of chocolate. Balanced acidity and fruit with just a hint of cedar wood.

DOMAINE CHANTE CIGALE, CHÂTEANEUF-DU-PAPE '16 58 65% /20% /10% Mourvedre/5% Cinsault - Silky tannins, plenty of cherry fruit and a dusting of ground pepper and allspice on the long finish. 91 pts

FULL BOTTLES - 750 ML

BUBBLES

DESIRE PETIT, CREMANT DE JURA ROSE, NV 13 / 54 Pinot Noir - Hand harvested with love, this sparkling rose is a perfect wine to start your meal.

3 CRUSE WINE CO. "CRUSE TRADITION", , CALIFORNIA '16 90 85% Chardonnay/15% Pinot Noir - A , you'll have a taste & say "WOW! There's something going on here!" Michael Cruse was the 2016 SF Chronicle of the Year. Truly unique.

6 J. LASSALLE "CACHET OR" 1ER CRU BRUT, CHAMPAGNE 18 / 74 Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / - Family run by three generations of women with the slogan: “une femme, un esprit, un style” (one woman, one spirit, one style) pear and black raspberry fruit, with hints of honey. Gingersnap and verbena flavors on the chalky texture.

4 SCHRAMSBERG, BLANC DE BLANC, NORTH COAST, CA 68 Chardonnay - Its medium in body, has tantalizing acidity and a lingering finish. A beautiful food friendly wine. 92 pts.

7 UNE FEMME, THE JULIETTE, 1ER CRU, CHAMPAGNE 130 80% Chardonnay / 20% Pinot Noir - A limited, ultra-boutique Brut Champagne made in collaboration with the distinguished house of Gonet-Médeville. It is made to celebrate life. Vibrant notes of lemon zest and almond on the nose, beautiful acidity and minerality in the glass, and a creamy finish.

10 LARMANDIER-BERNIER, BLANC DE BLANC, BRUT NATURE, 1ER CRU TERRE DE VERTUS, '13 144 Chardonnay - notes of lemon oil, oyster shell, pastry cream and crisp green apple. Medium to full-bodied, with a pinpoint mousse, lovely venosity, fine depth at the core and a mouth wateringly saline, chalky and decidedly dry finish 94-96 pts

11 HERBERT BEAUFORT, BRUT GRAND CRU "CARTE D'OR", BOUZY 85 90% Pinor Noir, 10% Chardonnay - fine, elegant, impressive Champagne that offers notable richness in its ripe orchard fruits, brioche, yeast and spice-laced aromas and flavors. Don't let the price fool you - this gem is delicious & amazing value.

9 LAURENT PERRIER, BRUT RESERVE, 125 Pinot Noir - The benchmark for sparkling roses around the world. Intense fruit flavors, clean and snappy, the wine opens to freshly picked red berries, cherries, and black currants. The finish is supple and rounded.

12 BILLECART SALMON, BRUT SOUS BOIS, CHAMPAGNE 150 Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier - A unique cuvee, entirely vinified in oak. Very food friendly, with fine bubbles, and flavors of grilled brioche and toffee. 94 pts

BLANC

Burgundy(ish)

102 LAGUNA, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY '16 48 Chardonnay - Well balanced and luxurious citrus, quince and pear with asian spice. Hint of butter with good acidity, long finish.

104 WRATH, 3 CLONES, MONTEREY '17 54 Chardonnay - Expansive and rich, the longer growing season in Monterrey is credited for the many layers of flavor. Pear, apple and oak with a hint of butterscotch.

CHANIN, "LOS ALAMOS" SANTA BARBARA '17 16 / 33 / 66 Chardonnay - Small production (less than 600 cases) offering yellow pear, buttered apple, toasted oak and, on the finish, pale-caramel flavors. Allow it to breathe and become even tastier. 93 pts DOMAINE SERVIN "LES PARGUES," CHABLIS '18 15 / 31 / 62 Chardonnay - Refreshing green apple, citrus, and hay flavors. Grapes from a former a premier cru (declassified after WW1) the quality is amazing and a great value for a delicious Chablis (no oak used)

105 DOMAINE SAVARY, VAILLONS 1ER CRU, CHABLIS '18 76 Chardonnay - ripe fruit with notes of confit lemon, mandarin oil, white flowers and oatmeal. Long nicely defined finish.

106 DOMAINE OLIVER MORIN, BOURGOGNE '17 38 Aligoté - Perfect aperitif, citrus, apple and sea salt. Lively and juicy. Pairs wonderfully with vegetables, fish ...and OYSTERS!

501 DOMAINE PIERRE-YVES COLIN MOREY "SOUS FRETILLES", PERNAND-VERGELESSES, 1ER CRU '18 128 Chardonnay - Pernand-Vergelesses is sometimes referred to as the "poor man's" Corton-Charlemange which is right next door (and 3-4x the price!) A beautiful minerality in this Chardonnay.

502 DOMAINE PIERRE-YVES COLIN MOREY "LE BLANC" ST. AUBIN '18 118 Chardonnay - Colin Morey is considered one of the top wine makers in Burgundy. This wine has mouth-puckering acidity as the first impression but the wine relaxes some over the palate – yellow citrus and a touch of oak today – the finish fading attractively.

109 DOMAINE DE MONTILLE, LES NARVAUX-DESSOUS, MEURSAULT '15 172 Chardonnay - A beautiful combination of the suppleness and generosity typical of the appellation held back by a lovely minerality.

111 DOMINIQUE CORNIN, LES PLESSYS, POUILLY-FUISSE '16 86 Chardonnay - notes of green orchard fruit, mandarin, peach and citrus blossom. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and complex with a glossy, textural attack, a deep, structurally reserved core and a long finish 93 pts

112 DOMAINE FRANTZ CHAGNOLEAU "PRELUDE" ST-VERAN '17 64 Chardonnay - Made from grapes grown on 40-50+ year old vines. Pure, mineral expression of Chardonnay delivers crushed stones, hints of chalk, and laser cut precision. 93 pts.

Loire Valley/Bordeaux(ish)

20 DOMAINE DES AUBUISIERES, CUVÉE DE SILEX SEC, '17 44 - Winemaker Bernanrd Foquet is considered one of the top chenin producers in . The wine captures the mineral tones of the unique Vouvray soil while bursting with fruit. Hand harvested & organic.

23 JEAN-JACQUES AUCHÈRE, , BUE-EN-SANCERRE '19 14 / 27 / 54 - Sustainably farmed and vinified using traditional methods in stainless steel tanks. The nose combines aromas of zesty citrus, juicy pineapple and fresh mango.

25 PASCAL REVERDY, SANCERRE '19 64 Sauvignon Blanc - A single hillside plot of 50 year old vines on chalky Kimmeridgian Marne, this beautiful Sancerre has wonderful mineral notes and a beautiful saline finish. Full bodied & intense. Unfiltered.

29 LOUIS METAIREAU, "BLACK LABEL" -SEVRE-ET MAINE '18 42 - Brisk, super-dry that is made in the region of France where the Loire river meets the Atlantic to give it a little salinity. Its acidity, balanced by an attractively modest amount of fruit, is designed to cut through the richness of its classic companion, the oyster.

24 CHATEAU RESPIDE-MEDEVILLE, BLANC, BORDEAUX '16 58 50% Semillon / 48% Sauvignon Blanc / 2% Muscadet - From one of the best towns in Graves, this gem is nutty, waxy and fruity with a bit of saline quality. Rich and appealing. Delicious with our French onion soup.

Alsace(ish)/Savoie/Rhone Valley/Southern France

33 CAVE DE RIBEAUVILLE, OSTERBERG, GRAND CRU, ALSACE '16 80 - A beautiful Grand Cru that is dry and racy, with citrus fruit notes and a flinty minerality. Weighty from the outset, it shows a well-structured and a long lasting finale.

DOMAINE VALENTIN ZUSSLIN, BOLLENBURG, ALSACE '16 16 / 33 / 66 (Pinot Grigio) - A dry Pinot Gris from 20-year-old vines that undergoes 100% malolactic. Elegant, direct, taught and aromatic, it offers fresh fine fruits with a saline touch. Very food friendly.

30 ANDRE & MICHEL QUENARD, CHIGNIN, SAVOIE '19 44 Jacquere - Lively, high acidity wine & very food friendly (perfect with Moules!) Lemon and pear, medium body, creamy texture.

37 DOMAINE BLANCHON "TRADITION", SAINT JOSEPH '15 52 with a hint of - Wonderfully dry, food friendly wine. Big smells of sweet pastry, baked apple and juicy apricots.

36 DOMAINE DU SEMINAIRE, "LES SEGUINES", COTES DU RHONE '19 40 40% , 30% Marsanne, 15% Clairette, 15% - If you like Chardonnay give this full bodied gem a try. Floral, spicy aromas from Viognier. Waxy, oily viscosity from Marsanne. Rich fullness from Grenache Blanc. Delicious with French onion soup

504 CLOS SOLENE, "HOMMAGE BLANC", PASO ROBLES, CA '16 120 75% Roussanne/25% Viognier - The palate is both tropical and extremely fresh, with pear flesh and light guava flavors wrapped up in a bountiful acid and grippy texture. (one bottle) 91 pts

221 DOMAINE TEMPIER, BANDOL BLANC, PROVENCE '18 96 60% Clairette, 18% Ugni Blanc, 19% Bourboulenc, 3% Marsanne - Rich, viscous, and wonderfully lemony. Domaine Tempier has created a southern masterpiece. A freshly grilled fish and a hot summer day know no better companion.

ROSÉ

43 DOMAINE LAVAU, TAVEL '18 38 50% Grenache /45% Cinsault /5% Syrah - Has a gentle strawberry aroma, with notes of melon, red cherry. The palate gives refined red fruits with a beautiful freshness, allowing for a clear finale that is smattered with herbes de Provence, and some tang.

510 DOMAINE TEMPIER, BANDOL '19 95 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault - Take one sip and you will be transported to Provence. A real treat, complex and renown, this is the perfect way to start any celebration. Highly allocated and hard to find. ROUGE Burgundy(ish) /

REMOISSENET PERE ET FILS, BOURGOGNE '17 16 / 33 / 65 Pinot Noir - An amazing example of a Bourgogne AOC, this gem is hand- harvested, aged in French barrels. Soft tannins and refined flavors of red cherries, pomegranate jam and baking spices.

53 DOMAINE JOSEPH ROTY, MARSANNAY '16 89 Pinot Noir - Includes many of the lieux-dits that Roty normally bottles separately, the 2016 Marsannay unfurls in the glass with a deep bouquet of cassis, dark chocolate, and espresso. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and nicely concentrated. It's a decidedly superior Marsannay from Roty

57 DOMAINE FRÉDÉRIC ESMONIN, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN '17 76 Pinot Noir - Prior to bottling their own wine, grapes from the domaine were used for famed Leroy wines. Now they strive to be known for quality wines at reasonable prices.

52 DOMAINE GERARD RAPHET, 1ER CRU LES MILLANDES, CUVEE UNIQUE, MOREY-ST DENIS '17 195 Pinot Noir - A Burgundy lovers Burgundy. While the color is delicate, the wine is forcefully intense. Handmade from field to bottle. Unfined & unfiltered.

550 DOMAINE ANNE-GROS, LA COMBE D'ORVEAU, CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY '18 190 Subtle, harmonious, supple—Burgundy from Domaine Anne Gros is intimately tied with the elegant, poised character of wines from Vosne-Romanée. While each cru faithfully reflects its , it is terroir as translated through Gros’ expert touch, offering richer aromatics, rounder curves, silkier tannins. The combination is irresistible, so much so that Gros’ limited production is snapped up by global collectors faster and faster each . 2 bottles

58 ANNE & HERVE SIGAUT CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY, '17 120 Pinot Noir - Anne & Herve are known for their delicate and elegant wines. This wine screams classic Chambolle: with fine, elegant and floral aromas and flavors, ethereal, energetic textures, and wonderful chalky/mineral tannins that dance over your palate like a ballerina.

50 JAYNE EYRE, VERGELESSES 1ER CRU, SAVIGNY LES BEAUNES '16 140 Pinot Noir - That same fruit brightness as on the Gevrey village wine with just a touch of herbal (stemmy not green) freshness and a little bit of spice and pepper. Super-fine tannins. Elegant restraint. Spicy, mouth-watering finish. No new oak.

54 DOMAINE MICHEL GAY ET FILS, BEAUNE-GREVES 1ER CRU '16 115 Pinot Noir - A beautiful fruit forward wine. Oak on the nose, then a delicious smooth food friendly gem. If you love Willamette Valley wines, you'll love this gem. Winemaker / owner Michel Gay lives in the and his attention to detail is tasted.

511 DOMAINE BALLOT-MILLOT ET FILS, TAILLEPIEDS 1ER CRU, VOLNAY '13 132 Pinot Noir - Known for consistently beautiful and elegant wines with a lot of finesse from 35 yr and older vines, this wine is a real treat.

55 DOMAINE MOREY-COFFINET, LES CHAUMES ROUGE, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET '17 92 Pinot Noir - This wine captures the roasted, muscular aromas of Chassagne terroir and displays silky texture and balance.

56 DOMAINE FRANÇOIS LUMPP, CRU CRAUSOT 1ER CRU, GIVRY, CÔTE CHALONNAISE '17 120 Pinot Noir - these wines are a staple of France's best restaurants' wine lists for good reason. Some say a more "gourmand" expression of Givry with ripe red fruits, and licorice.

59 JEAN FOILLARD, BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 56 - Juicy and floral, it feels just right any old time of day, on its own or with food. /Bordeaux

61 BERNARD BAUDRY, "THE DOMAINE" CHINON, LOIRE VALLEY '18 54 - from the highest vineyards of the Baudry estate, less dense than their other cuvées. It's a delicate, peppery wine with notes of blackberries, currants, and leather.

62 CHATEAU BEYCHEVELLE "AMIRAL DE BEYCHEVELLE" ST-JULIEN '16 140 58% Cabernet / 36% Merlot / 6% Cab Franc - The 2nd wine of Chateau Beychevelle. Matured in 20% new oak, this is a very sensual & outstanding second label meant to be enjoyed now. Floral / Margaux-ish with black currant & blackberries, wild sage and cumin. Packed with tannins, medium body with a mineral finish. 92 pts

65 CHATEAU LARRUAU, CRU BOURGEOIS, MARGAUX '15 98 50% Cabernet / 50% Merlot - Let this wine open up, then take a sip, close your eyes and you're sitting in the vineyards of Margaux. An incredible value for an amazing wine.

66 "JOSEPHINE DE BOYD", MARGAUX '15 112 Cabernet/Merlot/Cab Franc/ - Second wine of the famed Château Boyd-Cantenac. Floral notes with dark red fruits. Subtle, complex, intense and elegant, all at the same time.

510 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX, MARGAUX '05 1295 85% Cabernet 15% Merlot. This 100 pt gem is on the lists of some of the highest rated restaurants of the world for over $2k. "The purity of fruit is stunning, with blueberries, raspberries, fresh flowers, and hints of licorice. This is perfect and complete." 1btl

63 CHATEAU PONTETE BELLEGRAVE, GRAVES DE VAYRES '16 70 80% Merlot, 20 % Cabernet - Black plums, light herbs and black currants. Medium bodied, refined tannins - perfect with steak frites!

69 CHATEAU MONTVIEL, POMEROL '16 118 80% Merlot / 15% Cabernet Franc / 5% - Black cherry and raspberry fruit are front and center in this racy, beautifully perfumed, expressive Pomerol from the renowned Péré Vergé family * Kosher for Passover

67 CHÂTEAU DE BELLEVUE, LUSSAC - ST EMILION '15 64 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc - Small, family-run and entirely organic, the vineyards sit on a limestone plateau and the result is a unique wine for the region. Firm, fresh, and chalky. Pure bright fruit. Rhone(ish)/Southern France/Corsica

70 DOMAINE CHAMBEYRON "LA CHAVARINE" ROTIE '15 105 Syrah - Dynamic red and black fruit, mouthwatering savory and spicy. Sublime texture - think superior Egyptian cotton.

72 LIONEL FAURY, CÔTE RÔTIE '17 135 90% Syrah/10% Viognier - Highly perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of dark fruit liqueur, pungent flowers, olive and cracked pepper. Shows very good clarity and an energetic lift. 93 pts

74 DOMAINE BLACHON "HOMMAGE A ROGER BLACHON", SAINT JOSEPH '15 66 Syrah - Deep in color, unflitered. This is a BIG wine. Irresistible and beastly, succulent and savory.

73 LIONEL FAURY, COLLINES RHODANIENNES, NORTHERN RHONE '18 52 Syrah - Domaine Faury is one of the region’s most artisanal producers. This is a velvety wine with aromas of blackberry, olive and violets.

76 LAVAU, CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE '16 86 50% Grenache / 40% Syrah / 10% Mourvèdre Hints of bramble and moss lend elegance to forward, fruity tones of black plum and mulberry in this wine. It's an easygoing, accessible red with soft acidity and ripe tannins, but maintains an alluring whisper of earthiness through the finish. 92 pts WS

505 LE CLOS DU CAILLOU "LA RÉSERVE" CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE '00 325 45% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, and the rest Syrah as well as miscellaneous . A wealth of fruit, power, and balance, amazing purity, and a sumptuous, 65-second finish are the stuff of legends. We scored one bottle of this gem, as it's only available at auction. Certified organic & 99 pts from RP. Why not indulge?

507 CLOS SOLENE "FLEUR DE SOLENE", PASO ROBLES, CA '14 110 70% Syrah/20% Grenache/10% Cabernet Franc - Open it early as it needs a bit of time to unwind, but once it does, it's another ode to balanced richness. Aromas of blackberry and wet slate lead into an elegant palate that's thick, soft and full of grippy tannins. Flavors of elderberry and violet lead into a polished vanilla finish. 94 pts

80 CHÂTEAU REDORTIER, GIGONDAS '15 70 70% Grenache / 30% Syrah - Looking for Châteauneuf-du-pape without the price? Travel to the secret Gigondas. From vines planted in the 50s & 60s this vineron family is all about family and wine. And the quality shows. 93 pts RP

77 DOMAINE MARTINELLE, VENTOUX '17 48 65% Grenache / 18% Syrah / 15% Mourvedre / 2% Counoise - A fruit forward wine that sees zero oak. Winemaker Corina Faravel is a young artisan who showcases the hidden potential of this region.

78 DOMAINE RAY-JANE, BANDOL '15 58 90% Mourvèdre / rest Cincault & Grenache - 100% organic family vineyard since 1288, Floral and red fruited, hinting at roses and raspberries. Full-bodied yet it adds a complex mélange of orange zest, clove and allspice to the mix.

82 DOMAINE PETRONI, CORSE ROUGE, CORSICA '16 40 50% Niellucciu ()/35% Syrah/15% Grenache - Vibrant dark berry, tiny hints of fresh tobacco and evergreen. A fun, easy drinking wine.

Very California

48 THE FOG MONSTER, MOSS VINEYARD, SONOMA COUNTY '14 76 - Winemaker, Andrea Mullineux splits her time between South Africa & Sonoma. This elegant wine is hand-harvested and has a beautiful youthful color, bright red fruit on the nose. Vibrant, fresh and intense.

92 OBSIDIAN RIDGE, RED HILLS, LAKE COUNTY '17 58 Cabernet Sauvignon - From one of the newest California AVAs with discinctive volcanic soil. Your nose is teased with coffee nibs, blueberries and black pepper, then blackberries and a gentle floral lift. Flavors of dark chocolate, coffee and fresh blackberry are carried on silky tannins.

515 CHAPPELLET, "SIGNATURE" NAPA VALLEY '16 148 79% Cabernet/12% Petit Verdot /9% - Deep, rich and beautifully structured, this is absolutely classic hillside Napa Valley Cab, offering aromas of blackberry, cassis, and chocolate, along with hints of espresso, anise and fragrant herbs. Concentrated berry and black cherry flavors are underscored by velvety tannins and subtle notes of cola and clove. Almost impossible to find. 96 pts

516 DUNN, HOWELL MOUNTAIN, NAPA '07 295 Cabernet - Layer after layer of flavor saturates the palate in this opulent, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2007 possesses dazzling textural richness, depth and sheer intensity. Purists may prefer more structured , but for a producer known for such slow maturing wines, the 2007 is a huge pleasure to taste today. 97 pts

517 HOURGLASS, "BLUELINE ESTATE" CALISTOGA '15 180 86% Cabernet /7% Petit Verdot / 4% Malbec / 2% Cabernet Franc / 1% Merlot - Opulence and richness. Dense fruit scents, a hint of barrel toast and crushed graphite. The mouthfeel is lushly textured with a bright nervy minerality in the back mid-palate, a characteristic that defines the Blueline Estate wines. Sleek tannins, long finish

93 SNOWDEN "THE RANCH" NAPA VALLEY '16 98 Cabernet with some Merlot & Petit Verdot - 2016 is a knockout year according to Snowden. Exquisite, floral and higher toned aromas are born out of this unrushed vintage. Black cherry, plum, lavender and savory herbs all develop in the glass, but it is the wine's persistence and overall balance that stands out in this deeply flavorful. 91-93 pts

All bottles wines are available for retail sale at 50% off the list price, except for those above 500 bin numbers.