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The Waterfront White Wines SPARKLING, CHAMPAGNE & CREMANT CHAMPAGNE – Champenoise method production and exclusively from the Champagne region of France. CREMANT-Sparkling using champenoise method from regions other than Champagne Btl N.V Ruffino, Prosecco, Italy 13.00 52.00 N.V J Laurens, Brut, Crémant de Limoux, France 14.00 56.00 N.V Allimant-Laugner, Crémant d’, Rosé, France 14.00 56.00 N.V Roederer, Mendocino 50.00 N.V G. H. Mumm, Brut, Reims, France 24.00 96.00 N.V Billecart-Salmon, Rose, France 175.00 CHENIN BLANC & GRENACHE BLANC CHENIN BLANC – Renowned in the Loire Valley of France and grown in a number of California appellations. Melon, apple and crisp finish. GRENACHE BLANC – The white offshoot of the red Grenache originated in Spain and came of age in Rhone blends. Green apples and peach. 6oz. Btl 2017 Dry Creek Vineyards, Chenin Blanc, Sonoma 13.00 52.00 2013 Tangent, Grenache Blanc, Edna Valley 13.00 52.00 PINOT GRIS & PINOT GRIGIO Gris and Grigio translate to ‘gray’, referring to the grape color of this member of the Pinot family. Immensely popular in Italy and well adapted to the cooler regions of California and Oregon. Aromatic and typically dry with flavors of honey, pear, apple, tropical fruit and citrus. 6oz. Btl 2016 Ron Rubin, Pinot Gris, Russian River 12.00 48.00 2017 Ferrari-Carano, Pinot Grigio, Sonoma 12.00 48.00 2017 Luna, Pinot Grigio, Napa Valley 50.00 SAUVIGNON BLANC Grown successfully in many parts of the world and made in a variety of styles from crisp, tank fermented to ultra-rich, oak-aged. Peach, nectarine, citrus and fresh herbs are present in varying degrees. 6oz. Btl 2016 Geyser Peak, California 12.00 48.00 2017 Robert Mondavi, Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley 48.00 2017 Matanzas Creek, Sonoma 50.00 2017 Rodney Strong, Sonoma Valley 52.00 2017 Ferrari-Carano, Fumé Blanc, Sonoma 52.00 2017 Frog’s Leap, Napa Valley 57.00 2017 Cakebread, Napa Valley 57.00 2017 Silver Oak, “Twomey”, Calistoga 57.00 2017 Paul Hobbs Winery, CrossBarn, Sonoma 57.00 2017 Duckhorn, Napa Valley 61.00 Vintages are subject to change The Waterfront White Wines CHARDONNAY The Burgundy region of France has set the standard for Chardonnay inspiring wine-makers around the world. This highly adaptable varietal encourages a wide range of textual style from buttery to steely and with flavors from apple to pineapple. 6oz. Btl 2015 Mer Soleil, Reserve, Santa Barbara 13.00 52.00 2016 Trefethen, Napa Valley 52.00 2016 Wente, Riva Ranch, Monterey 52.00 2016 Kendall Jackson, Grande Reserve, Sonoma 52.00 2016 Acacia, Carneros, Napa Valley 52.00 2015 Clos du Bois, Calcaire Vineyard, Sonoma 52.00 2016 Ferrari-Carano, Russian River, Sonoma 52.00 2016 Hess Collection, Suskol Vineyard, Napa Valley 52.00 2016 Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Valley 54.00 2016 Paul Hobbs, CrossBarn, Russian River, Sonoma 61.00 2016 ZD Wines, Napa Valley 65.00 2014 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley 17.00 68.00 2016 Frank Family Vineyards, Napa Valley 70.00 2015 Jordan, Sonoma 70.00 2017 Rombauer, Carneros, Napa Valley 75.00 2015 Patz & Hall, Napa Valley 80.00 2016 Flowers, Sonoma Coast 85.00 2016 Cakebread, Napa Valley 85.00 2017 Nickel & Nickel, Truchard Vineyard, Carneros 95.00 2016 Kistler, “Les Noisetiers”, Sonoma 110.00 RIESLING, GEWÜRZTRAMINER & VIOGNIER VIOGNIER - Shows great promise in the central and north coast regions of California. Peach, nectarine and mineral RIESLING – Mouth-watering peach, apricot and melon. GEWÜRTZRAMINER – Clove and tangerine. 6oz. Btl 2016 Château St. Michelle, Dry Riesling, Washington 12.00 48.00 2017 Navarro, Gewürztraminer, Mendocino County 12.00 48.00 2016 Miner, Viognier, Napa Valley 12.00 48.00 Twenty dollars per 750 ml and thirty five dollars per magnum. Fee will be waived for every 750 ml bottle purchased from our wine list Vintages are subject to change The Waterfront Red Wines ROSÉ In the same tradition of the Mediterranean coast, dry Rosé has become popular among a number of vintners in California. Combining the hearty components of red wine with the crispness of white wine. 6oz. Btl 2017 Pech Merle, Syrah, Dry Creek 12.00 48.00 2017 Wente, Murrieta Wells, Grenache Rose, Livermore 50.00 2017 Gamble Ranch, Rose of Cabernet, Napa Valley 50.00 PINOT NOIR, PINOT MEUNIER & PINOTAGE PINOT NOIR – 2000 years of cultivation in the Cote D’Or of France has set high standards for the world to emulate. The cool regions of California are ideal for growing Pinot Noir with pronounced flavors of strawberry, raspberry and smoke. PINOT MEUNIER – French for “miller” due to the white underside of the leaves that resemble sifted flour. Emphasis bright, red fruit flavors. PINOTAGE – Created in South Africa, a cross of Pinot Noir and the Rhone grape Cinsault and now grown in California. Spice, plum and pepper. 6oz. Btl 2015 Acacia, Carneros, Napa Valley 50.00 2016 Boen, Russian River Valley 57.00 2014 Fritz Winery, Pinot Noir, Carneros 57.00 2015 Bouchaine, Pinot Meunier, Napa Valley 57.00 2016 Meiomi, Sonoma Coast 60.00 2015 Joseph Phelps, Freestone, Sonoma Coast 61.00 2016 Talbot, Logan, Sleepy Hallow Vineyard, Santa Lucia 16.00 64.00 2013 Fort Ross, Pinotage, Sonoma Coast 65.00 2014 Emeritus, Russian River, Sonoma 75.00 2016 Etude, Carneros, Napa Valley 75.00 2015 Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast 80.00 2016 Flowers, Sonoma Coast 85.00 2015 Duckhorn, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 100.00 2015 Kistler, Estate, Sonoma 115.00 2015 Sea Smoke, Ten, Santa Rita Hills 190.00 SANGIOVESE & BARBERA SANGIOVESE – Exhibits flavors of black cherry, plums and cinnamon. BARBERA – Native to Piedmont, Italy, this varietal is known for its bright characteristic of cherry and soft tannins. 6oz. Btl 2016 Terra d' Oro, Barbera, Amador 13.00 52.00 2014 Seghesio, Sangiovese, Alexander Valley 14.00 56.00 SYRAH, & PETITE SYRAH SYRAH – Grown in the Rhone Valley since Roman times, the varietal makes for long-lived wines of blackberry. Plum and smoke flavor. PETITE SYRAH – Interchangeable with Syrah, the grape is a viticultural cross between Syrah and Peloursin. Blackberry and pepper. Btl 2015 Boom Boom, Syrah, Washington 50.00 2015 Stags’ Leap Winery, Petite Syrah, Napa valley 65.00 Vintages are subject to change The Waterfront Red Wines MERLOT, MALBEC, & CABERNET FRANC MERLOT – Considered an offspring of Cabernet Franc and related to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot adds body and softness to Bordeaux blends. MALBEC – Complimentary to a number of Bordeaux blends, Malbec adds dark color, plum-like flavors and complexity. CABERNET FRANC – Related to Cabernet Sauvignon and one of the five traditional grapes of Bordeaux. 6oz. Btl 2015 St. Francis, Merlot, Sonoma 13.00 52.00 2010 Beaucanon Estate, “Cuvée Louis”, Cab Franc, Napa 14.00 56.00 2016 Rancho Sisqouc Winery, Malbec, Santa Barbra 14.00 56.00 2015 Rombauer, Merlot, Napa Valley 70.00 2015 Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley 90.00 CABERNET SAUVIGNON One of the three central grape varieties of Bordeaux, France; Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. The sunny northern California climate allows 100% varietal bottling or as part of a blend. Age worthy wines of blackcurrant, cherry and plum 6oz. Btl 2015 Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley 50.00 2016 Hess, Allomi Vineyard, Napa Valley 50.00 2015 Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley 50.00 2016 Newton Red Label, Napa Valley 54.00 2016 J. Lohr, Paso Robles 54.00 2015 Jamieson Ranch Vinyards, Napa 60.00 2015 Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley 60.00 2015 Arrowood Vineyards, Sonoma 16.00 64.00 2014 Robert Mondavi, Oakville 70.00 2014 Ramey, Napa Valley 75.00 2014 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley 80.00 2014 Jordan, Sonoma 80.00 2016 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars (Artemis), Napa Valley 85.00 2014 Groth, Oakville, Napa Valley 95.00 2016 Caymus, Napa Valley 135.00 2015 Cakebread, Napa Valley 135.00 2013 Silver Oak, Oakville, Napa Valley 190.00 2015 Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa Valley 200.00 2014 Caymus, Special Select, Napa Valley 260.00 2015 Opus One, Oakville, Napa Valley 340.00 2013 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley 340.00 ZINFANDEL Originally from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia and linked to Primitivo from Puglia in southern Italy. Zinfandel arrived in California in the 1850’s where it has reached legendary status with styles from bright raspberry to jammed blackberry. 6oz. Btl 2013 Renwood, Old Vine, Amador Valley 13.00 52.00 2015 Ridge, Lytton Springs, Sonoma 75.00 2015 Duckhorn, “Paraduxx”, Napa Valley 90.00 Vintages are subject to change .
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