Table of Contents
Colorado page 4
Large Format page 5
Sparkling page 6
White Wine Burgundy: Old World Chardonnay page 7
The Loire Valley page 8
France: Alsace, The Jura & Other Classic Regions page 10
Germany page 12
Austria page 14
Italy & Other Mediterranean Regions page 16
New World Whites page 17
Rosé page 18
Red Wine Burgundy page 19
The Rhone Valley page 21
Bordeaux page 22
Unique Reds from the Old World page 24
Italy: Piedmont/Central/Northern & Southern page 25/27/28
Iberian Peninsula page 29
Unique Reds from the New World page 30
New World Pinot Noir page 32
Domestic Cabernet Sauvignon & Other Bordeaux Varietals page 33
Dessert Wine page 35 2 What do you love to drink?
In the following pages is a selection of wines from around the world, listed from north to south, that we hope you find engaging and intriguing.
We represent both those styles of wine which seem to be in most demand (Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Châteauneuf-du-Pape), and those that are our own particular favorites (Young and old Bordeaux, Spanish Reds, Alsatian Whites and German Riesling).
The persistent focus is on wines which best complement our ethic and cuisine, with elegant structures, captivating aromas and flavors rich with earth and spice. We have truly committed to variety and accessibility, and we urge you to take advantage of the depth we offer in our selections.
Because Black Cat Farm is certified Organic, we feature natural, Organic and Biodynamic wines whenever possible. Look for a to find Organic wines [a (p) denotes practicing, not certified] Look for a B to find Biodynamic wines [a (p) denotes practicing]
So take the plunge. Be adventurous.
Try your borscht with orange wine from Italy, enjoy your lamb with Tempranillo from Rioja, have your pork with Carignan from Chile and absolutely order anything with Grower Champagne.
But most importantly, drink what you love.
“Burgundy makes you think of silly things; Bordeaux makes you talk of them and Champagne makes you do them.” - Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
3 Colorado Home Sweet Home! With over 100 wineries in Colorado, and two American Viticultural Areas (AVA), Grand Valley AVA located in Palisade, and West Elks AVA in Paonia, Colorad0 are on the fast track to becoming two of the great and timeless wine regions of the United States. Varietals such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Viognier really thrive, but don’t be afraid to venture out and try some Cinsault, Riesling or even Sangiovese.
Red
2011 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 160 2014 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 130 2012 Canyon Wind, Palisade, Colorado. ‘IV’ Bordeaux Blend 160 115 2015 Guy Drew, Cortez, Colorado. Syrah 55
Dessert
N.V. Colorado Cider Company, Denver. ‘Descuido’ Apple Dessert Wine [375 ml] 50
4 Large Format Bottles Half-Bottle(Split): 375mL – Standard: 750mL – Magnum: 1.5L Jeroboam: 3L – Imperial(Methuselah): 6L – Salmanazar: 9L – Balthazar: 12L Nebuchadnezzar: 15L
Sparkling N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru ‘Rosé’ [Magnum] 850 2002 Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru ‘Millesime’ [Magnum] 1270
White 2015 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Mosel. ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Kabinett Riesling [Magnum] 246 2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon. ‘X Novo’ Chardonnay [Jeroboam] 500 2105 Cambria, Santa Barbara, California. ‘Benchmark’ Chardonnay [Jeroboam] 195
Red 2015 Domaine Grivot, Vougeot, Burgundy. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru [Magnum] 1,377 2007 Domaine de Montille, Volnay, Burgundy. ‘Les Taillepieds’ 1er Cru B [Magnum] 645 2013 Clos Saint-Jean, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. [Magnum] 225 1995 Château Castera, Medoc, Bordeaux. ‘Cru Bourgeoise’ [Jeroboam] 420 2007 Chateaux Pradeaux, Bandol. ‘Cuvée X’ Mourvèdre (p) [Jeroboam] 740 2011 Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Montosoli’ [Magnum] 630 2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills. ‘Dubay Vineyard’ Pinot Noir [Magnum] 255 2012 Bressler, Napa Valley, California. Cabernet Sauvignon [Magnum] 459 2013 Corison, Napa Valley, California. Cabernet Sauvignon (p) [Magnum] 365
5 Sparkling Wine There’s nothing quite like Champagne. Once that fine mousse of bubbles hits your lips, even ordinary occasions transform into something special. Created on the northern-most edge of viticulture, Champagne is one of the few wines blended across multiple vintages to ensure a consistent style with familiar flavors year after year. Below, you will find primarily grower Champagne made by farmers from their own vines. Not only do we admire their ‘farm to bottle’ attitude, but they also produce some of the most expressive, exciting bottles available. Full Bottles Champagne:
2000 Dom Pérignon, Montagne de Reims. ‘P2’ 899 750
2005 Dom Pérignon, Montagne de Reims. Rosé 845 700
N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Montagne de Reims. Ambonnay. Grand Cru ‘Rosé’ [Magnum] 850
2002 Egly-Ouriet, Montagne de Reims. Grand Cru ‘Millesime’ [Magnum] 1270
N.V. Huré Frères, Montagne de Reims. ‘Mémoire’ Extra Brut 215
2002 Krug, Montagne de Reims. Brut Vintage 835 700
N.V. Collet, Aÿ. ‘Brut’ 80
2004 Collet, Aÿ. ‘Millésime’ 180 165
N. V. Philipponnat, Mareuil-Sur- Aÿ. ‘Royale Réserve’ Brut 135
N.V. Georges Laval, Vallée de la Marne. Cumieres. 1er Cru Brut Nature B 165
N.V. Sanger, Côtes des Blancs. Avize. ‘Voyage 360’ Brut Nature 98
From Around the World:
2009 Domaine Huet, Vouvray, Loire Valley. ‘Vouvray Petillant Brut’ Chenin Blanc 110
1984 Peter Lauer, Saar, Germany. Sekt Reserve Riesling 200
2004 Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg, Kamptal, Austria. 189 115
2015 Baracchi, Tuscany, Italy. ‘Brut Rosé’ Sangiovese 110
6 White Burgundy Chardonnay is the most famous white wine grape in the world, all thanks to the Côte d’Or in eastern France. Inspired by fresh and steely Chablis, lush and fruity Mâcon and mind-bendingly complex Côte de Beaune, vignerons have planted Chardonnay around the globe — but somehow nothing compares to the original. Whether you drink it with seafood, duck or just a straw, white Burgundy never disappoints.
Chablis:
2015 Vocoret. ‘Les Clos’ Grand Cru 180 150 Auxey-Duresses:
2015 Domaine Roulot. 261 215
Meursault:
2016 Château de Meursault. ‘Les Grand Charrons’ 240 200
2014 Xavier Monnot. ‘Les Charmes’ 1er Cru 180
2014 Domaine de Montille. ‘Les Perrieres' 1er Cru B 298
2010 Comtesse Bernard de Cherisey, Meursault-Blagny. ‘La Genelotte’ 1er Cru 230
2017 François Mikulski. ‘Poruzots’ 1er Cru 330 275 Puligny-Montrachet:
2014 Domaine de Montille. ‘Le Cailleret’ 1er Cru. B 305
2012 Maison L’Orée. ‘Les Folatières’ 1er Cru 370 2016 Paul Garaudet. 195 2018 Lucien Muzard et Fils. 186 Chassagne-Montrachet:
2018 Lucien Muzard et Fils. 150
7 The Loire Valley Often referred to as ‘The Garden of France,’ the Loire Valley stretches from the heart of France to the Atlantic Ocean, providing hardworking French vignerons with countless miles of perfect growing sites. With world-class expressions of Chenin Blanc from Vouvray as well as Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, the Loire is also home to winemakers on the cutting edge of the organic and biodynamic movement. If you’re looking for crisp, mineral-driven whites with fresh citrus flavors and mouth-watering acidity, you just found heaven.
2013 Eric Morgat, Savennières. ‘Fides’ Chenin Blanc B 126
2014 Nicolas Joly, Savennières. ‘Clos de la Coulee de Serrant’ Chenin Blanc B 234
2015 Nicolas Joly, Savennières. ‘Roche aux Moines Clos de la Bergerie’ Chenin B 168
1990 Domaine Huet, Vouvray. ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux Chenin Blanc B 282
2005 Domaine Huet, Vouvray. ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux Chenin Blanc [375 ml] B 75
2018 Joseph Mellot, Sancerre. ‘La Chatellenie’ Sauvignon Blanc 68
2011 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Blanc Fumé de Pouilly’ Sauvignon Blanc B 205
2015 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Blanc Fumé de Pouilly’ Sauvignon Blanc B 207
2015 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Pur Sang’ Sauvignon Blanc. B 282
2012 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Silex’ Sauvignon Blanc B 350 295
2015 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Silex’ Sauvignon Blanc B 336 285
8 Biodynamic & Organic Wine
We are a farm-oriented restaurant. How could we not support these farm-oriented wines? This does not refer to wines with ‘farmy’ or ‘barnyard’ tastes, but rather to wines that are made by people who are as careful with the roots of their vines, and the soil they feed from, as they are with the fruit they eventually give us.
‘Organic’ wine means the grapes have not been treated with anything synthetic: no fertilizers, no pesticides, no herbicides or anything made in a lab. Pests and diseases are dealt with naturally by introducing cover crops, and predators will pick off unwanted bugs and harmful insects.
‘Biodynamic’ winemaking treats an entire farm as a single living organism. Its goal is to actually improve the health of the land and ecosystem through farming.
No chemicals are used at any point, and herbal preparations are used as treatments for the soil. Every important event in the farm’s life is scheduled on a biodynamic calendar based on phases of the moon in order to fit in with the land’s life cycle. Biodynamics results in healthy vines with deeper rootstocks which produce uncommonly expressive grapes with a surprising depth and purity of flavor.
A few important biodynamic producers (denoted with a B) on our wine list are:
Marcel Deiss (Alsace) Eyrie Vineyards (Oregon) Domaine Weinbach (Alsace) Kamen (California) Domaine Ostertag (Alsace) Domaine de Montille (Burgundy) Michel Chapoutier (Rhone) Domaine Trapet (Burgundy) Huet (Loire) Arianna Occhipinti (Sicily) Nicolas Joly (Loire) Joan D’Anguera (Spain) Didier Dagueneau (Loire) Bonny Doon (California) Elisabetta Foradori (Trentino Alto-Adige)
“Today’s acts bear Tomorrow’s Fruit”
9 Unique Whites from Classic French Regions
2011 Françoise Bedel, Coteaux Champenois, Champagne. ‘Vin Cent Bulle’ 125 88
2015 Albert Mann, Alsace. ‘Furstentum’ Grand Cru Riesling 120
2009 Rolly Gassmann, Alsace. ‘Silberberg’ Grand Cru Riesling 110
2015 Rolly Gassmann, Alsace. ‘Silberberg’ Grand Cru Riesling SGN 110
2013 Ehrhart, Domaine Saint-Rémy, Alsace. ‘Hengst’ Grand Cru Riesling B 85
2016 Trimbach, Alsace. Gewürztraminer 68
2009 Trimbach, Alsace. ‘Frederic Emile’ Riesling 170
2014 Trimbach, Alsace. Grand Cru ‘Schlossberg’ Riesling 180
2011 Trimbach, Alsace. Grand Cru ‘Clos St. Hune’ Riesling 600 500
1996 Domaine Ostertag, Alsace. ‘Fronholz’ Muscat B 185
2014 Domaine Ostertag, Alsace. ‘Fronholz’ Muscat B 110 80
2004 Domaine Weinbach, Sclossberg, Alsace. ‘Quintessence SGN’ Grand Cru B 610
2013 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux. ‘Y’ Bordeaux Blanc 449
2015 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux. ‘Y’ Bordeaux Blanc 419
2013 Château Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux. ‘Opalie de Coutet’ Bordeaux Blanc 120
2009 Domaine de Montbourgeau, Jura. ‘Cuvée Spéciale’ Chardonnay 115
2007 Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, Jura. ‘Vin Jaune’ Savagnin (p) 280
2010 Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, Jura. ‘Vin Jaune’ Savagnin (p) 250
2010 Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, Jura. ‘Cuvée Sacha’ Chardonnay/Savagnin 150
2017 Yves Cuilleron, Condrieu, Rhône Valley. ‘Les Chaillets’ Viognier 185 115
2015 Jean Louis Chave, Hermitage, Rhône Valley. ‘Blanc’ Marsanne/Roussanne 515
10 2011 Mathilde et Yves Gangloff, Saint-Joseph, Rhône Valley. Marsanne/Roussanne 125
2015 Domaine la Roquète, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley. Grenache Blend 98
2009 Château Simone, Palette, Provence. ‘Blanc’ Clairette/Grenache/Ugni Blanc 155
2013 Château Simone, Palette, Provence. ‘Blanc’ Clairette/Grenache/Ugni Blanc 115
2011 D. Dagueneau, Jurançon. ‘Les Jardins de Babylone’ Petit Manseng [500 ml] B 375
2014 D. Dagueneau, Jurançon. ‘Les Jardins de Babylone Sec’ Petit Manseng B 255
1980 Château Doisy-Vedrines, Sauternes, France. [375 ml] 165 115
1990 Château D’Yquem, Sauternes, France. 1586 1200
1953 Château Gillette, Sauternes, France. ‘Crème de Tête’ 1620 1100
11 Germany
German Riesling has long suffered from a clash between reputation and reality. Public perception paints German wine as cloyingly sweet and characterless while the country’s focus on vineyard-specific bottling actually produces wines of incomparable vibrance, elegance and minerality. The following wines showcase how breathtaking German Riesling can be, and how a touch of sugar can make these wines delicious with everything from spicy foods to foie gras.
Mosel:
2018 Clemens Busch. ‘Marienberg’ Kabinett Riesling B 68
2014 Dr. Loosen. ‘Ürziger Würzgarten Alte Reben’ G.G. Dry Riesling 120
2016 Dr. Loosen. ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Kabinett Riesling 70
2016 Fritz Haag. ‘Brauneberger’ Kabinett Riesling 66
2015 Fritz Haag. ‘Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr’ Spätlese Riesling 105
2016 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben. ‘Ürziger Würzgarten’ Spätlese Riesling 92
2007 Joh. Jos. Prüm. ‘Graacher Himmelreich’ Spätlese Riesling 198
2016 Joh. Jos. Prüm. ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Auslese Riesling 127
2015 Joh. Jos. Prüm. ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Kabinett Riesling [Magnum] 246
2011 Milz-Laurentiushof. ‘Trittenheimer Leiterchen’ G.G. Riesling 130 2016 Selbach Oster. Spätlese Riesling 80
2003 Von Schleinitz. ‘Weissenberg’ Off-Dry Riesling 130
2013 Vollenweider. ‘Wolfer Goldrube’ Kabinett Riesling 83 Late Harvest:
2005 Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany. ‘Bernkasteler Lay’ Trockenbeerenauslese [375 ml] 255 Rheinhessen:
2013 Dr. Heyden. ‘Oppenheimer’ Spätlese Trocken Riesling 60
2016 Gunderloch. ‘Rothenberg’ G.G. Trocken Riesling 195 Rheingau:
2014 J.B. Becker. ‘Wallufer’ Trocken Riesling 53
12 2015 J.B. Becker. ‘Walkenberg’ Auslese Trocken Riesling 177
2017 Schloss Johanissberg. ‘Gelblack’ Feinherb Riesling 95 80 2013 Weingut Robert Weil. Spätlese Tradition Riesling 115 90 1976 Schloss Vollrads. Auslese Riesling 600 400 Pfalz:
2016 Weingut Rebholz. ‘Im Sonnenschein’ G.G. Pinot Blanc 186
2016 Weingut Rebholz. ‘Im Sonnenschein’ G.G. Riesling 185 2014 Weingut Pfeffingen. Dry Riesling 75
“A German wine label is one of the things life’s too short for.”
-Kingsley Amis
13 Austria Austria is rightfully celebrated as a standard-bearer in the production of food-loving, mineral- focused zesty Grüner Veltliner and dry, long-lived and powerful Riesling. Often reminiscent of white pepper, lentils, savory herbs and crushed stone, Grüner is a famously perfect match with hard-to-pair foods like greens and asparagus. There may not be anywhere in the world producing as many accessible and terroir-driven wines than Austria; no wonder many sommeliers are advocates for its wines.
2015 Pichler-Krutzler, Niederösterreich. ‘In Der Wand’ Riesling 90
2014 Weingut Loimer, Kamptal. ‘Seeberg’ Riesling B 189
2011 Bründlmayer, Kamptal. ‘Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein’ Erste Lage Riesling 162
2012 Bründlmayer, Kamptal. ‘Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein’ Erste Lage Riesling 172
2014 Bründlmayer, Kamptal. ‘Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein’ Erste Lage Riesling 182
2015 Schloss Gobelsburger, Kamptal. ‘Tradition’ Grüner Veltliner 106
2015 Schloss Gobelsburger, Kamptal. ‘Tradition’ Riesling 113
2002 Nikolaihof, Kremstal. ‘Ried Steiner Hund Reserve’ Riesling B 185
2003 Nikolaihof, Kremstal. ‘Ried Steiner Hund Reserve’ Riesling B 175
2004 Nikolaihof, Kremstal. ‘Ried Steiner Hund Reserve’ Riesling B 189
2007 Nikolaihof, Kremstal. ‘Ried Steiner Hund Reserve’ Riesling B 210 185
2008 Nikolaihof, Kremstal. ‘Ried Steiner Hund Reserve’ Riesling B 230 190
2009 Nikolaihof, Kremstal. ‘Ried Steiner Hund Reserve’ Riesling B 205 180
2014 Prager, Wachau. Federspiel ‘Steinriegl’ Riesling 80
2015 Weingut Knoll, Wachau. Smaragd ‘Ried Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner 120
2015 Weingut Knoll, Wachau. Smaragd ‘Ried Loibenberg’ Riesling 120
2015 Weingut Knoll, Wachau. Smaragd ‘Loibner’ Riesling 86
2015 Rudi Pichler, Wachau. ‘Kirchweg’ Smaragd Riesling 150
14 What is Terroir?
The concept of ‘terroir’ in wine is widely misunderstood. Put in the simplest way, terroir is every natural factor that makes a certain wine taste a certain way. The vineyard’s climate, soil type, aspect and surrounding natural features all play a role in the wine’s final taste and help make that wine special. The concept dates back nearly 1,000 years, when Benedictine and later Cistercian monks noticed that wines from the same grape tasted differently depending on where the grapes were grown. As a result, they began to catalog which grapes did best and where — eventually giving rise to Burgundy’s Grand Cru system.
And really, that sense of place in a wine is truly what makes us fall in love all over again. We drink wine to celebrate its differences. The steely, mineral-driven Chardonnay of Chablis; the earthy, barnyard richness of Rioja; the tar and roses of aged Nebbiolo. Each unique sip takes us on a journey to where in the world it was created — and back in time to the last evening we had the same wine with friends. Over-oaked, over-extracted fruit bombs do very little for us, because that wine could have been made by anyone and just about anywhere. But wines that really show their terroir — that transport you to one special place on the globe with unrepeatable, unforgettable flavors — well, that’s why we drink wine in the first place.
So that’s what we’re trying to achieve in these pages. We offer wines that showcase a clear, flavorful snapshot of exactly where they came from. Wines that could only come from one place. Like our Colorado-centric menu proudly displaying the very best from our state, we want our wines to offer a genuine, delicious trip into the best vineyards around the globe.
15 Italy & Other Old-World Whites From Italy, where food and wine go hand in hand, to just over the border in Slovenia, where the color of the grape does not alter the vinification, over to Spain and Portugal, where tradition reigns supreme, these wines bring everything from freshness and salinity to unctuous nuttiness. Enjoy exploring an array of white wines that the old world has to offer.
2010 Damijan Podversic, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. ‘Kaplja’ Chardonnay/Tai 120
2014 Zidarich, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Vitovska 198 175
2008 Gravner, Oslavia, Friuli, Italy. ‘Bianco Breg’ Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Grigio 166
2008 Gravner, Oslavia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Ribolla Gialla 175 115
2013 Grosjean, Vallee d’Aosta, Italy. Muscat a Petit Grain B 78
2010 Emidio Pepe, Abruzzo, Italy. Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 159 115
2016 Monastero Suore Cistercensi, Lazio, Italy. ‘Coenobium’ Trebbiano/Verdicchio 68
2015 Do Ferreiro, Rias Baixas, Spain. ‘Cepas Vellas’ Albarino 150 130
2004 Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain. ‘Viña Tondonia’ Reserva Blanco 93
2015 Remelluri, Rioja, Spain. Blanco 160
16 New World Whites Unique, lively and thought-provoking Oregon:
2018 Raptor Ridge, Willamette Valley. Pinot Gris 55
2016 Rex Hill, Willamette Valley. ‘Seven Soils’ Chardonnay 68
N.V. Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Smockshop Band: Atavus II’ Gewürztraminer (p) 150 115
2016 Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Falcon Box’ Blend B 190 160
2016 Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Smockshop Band: Moon Hill Farm’ Chardonnay (p) 115
2015 Evening Land, Dundee. Seven Springs ‘La Source’ Chardonnay 180
2015 Evening Land, Dundee. Seven Springs ‘Summum’ Chardonnay 210
2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills. ‘X Novo’ Chardonnay [Double Magnum] 600 500 California:
2015 Pax, Mendocino. ‘Buddha’s Dharma’ Chenin Blanc 70
2013 Williams Selyem, Russian River Valley, Sonoma. ‘Unoaked’ Chardonnay 165
2017 Ramey, Russian River Valley, Sonoma. Chardonnay 88
2018 Michael Pozzan, Russian River Valley, Sonoma. Chardonnay 50
2016 Newton Vineyards, Napa Valley. ‘Unfiltered’ Chardonnay 145 115
2016 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley. Chardonnay 65
2015 Keenan, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley. Chardonnay 82
2016 Booker, Paso Robles. ‘White’ Marsanne/Roussanne/Viognier B (p) 98 Southern Hemisphere:
2014 Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina. ‘White Stones’ Chardonnay 201 170
2015 Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina. ‘White Bones’ Chardonnay 264 215
2015 Alheit Vineyards, Western Cape, South Africa. ‘Cartology’ Chenin/Semillon 85
2019 Steve Bird, Marlborough, New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc 60
2014 Giesen, Marlbourough, New Zealand. ‘The Fuder’ Sauvignon Blanc 120 17 Rosé In the heart of the Summer, rosé wines are in full bloom. However, these wines offer bright fruit, crisp acidity, and even a touch of saltiness that makes rosé perfect for any season!
2019 Castel des Maures, Côtes de Provence, France. Cinsault/Grenache 50
2017 Hermann Moser, Niederösterreich, Austria. ‘Rosi Mosi’ Zweigelt 52
18 Red Burgundy Andre Tchelistcheff famously said, ‘God made Cabernet, whereas the Devil made Pinot Noir,’ and truer wine words have rarely been spoken. There’s no wine region in the world more maddening, beautiful, expensive, fickle or jaw-droppingly delicious than the Côte d’Or. With nearly 2,000 years of wine-growing history, the ‘Golden Slope’ produces bottles of Pinot Noir that exhibit aromas of sweet red cherry, button mushroom, pencil lead and plenty more.
Bourgogne: 2018 Maurice Ecard. (p) 68 Côte de Nuits Gevrey-Chambertin: 2014 Domaine Fourrier. ‘Vielle Vigne’ 270 2012 Domaine Perrot-Minot. 260 2011 Domaine Perrot-Minot. ‘Mazoyères-Chambertin’ Grand Cru 600 2008 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy. ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 260 175 2011 Georges Lignier. ‘Les Combottes’ 1er Cru 262 2011 Hubert Lignier. 210 2015 Hubert Lignier. 240
2015 Hubert Lignier. ‘Aux Combottes’ 1er Cru 610 2005 Domaine Trapet. ‘Latricières-Chambertin’ Grand Cru B 660 2005 Domaine Trapet. ‘Chambertin’ Grand Cru B 950 Morey-St. Denis: 1978 Georges Lignier. ‘Clos de la Roche’ Grand Cru 1620 1150 Chambolle-Musigny: 2013 Genot-Boulanger. 180 Vougeot: 2009 Arnoux-Lachaux. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru 525 2012 Domaine Fourrier. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru Vielle Vigne 735 600 2015 Domaine Grivot. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru [Magnum] 1377 2014 Domaine de Montille. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru B 470 2015 Domaine Grivot, Flagey-Échezeaux. ‘Échezeaux’ Grand Cru 885 19 Vosne-Romanée: 2011 Dufouleur Père & Fils. 150 2015 Domaine Grivot. 200 2015 Domaine Grivot. ‘Les Beaux Monts’ 1er Cru 525 2015 Domaine Grivot. ‘Richebourg’ Grand Cru 3050 2500 2014 Domaine de Montille. ‘Aux Malconsorts’ 1er Cru B 665 Nuits-Saint-Georges: 2015 Domaine Grivot. ‘Aux Boudots’ 1er Cru 420 350 2014 Domaine Henri Gouges. ‘Les Pruiliers’ 1er Cru 236 2011 Hubert Lignier. ‘Les Didiers’ 1er Cru 475 2014 Jérôme Chezeaux. ‘Aux Boudots’ 1er Cru 180
Côte de Beaune Aloxe-Corton: 2014 Domaine Pierre Guillemot, Corton. ‘Le Rognet et Corton’ Grand Cru 275 115 Savigny-les-Beaune: 2012 Bruno Clair. ‘La Dominode’ 1er Cru 315 285 1985 Domaine Leroy. ‘Les Marconnets’ 1er Cru 3145 2800 2015 Domaine Pavelot. ‘La Dominode’ 1er Cru 171 Volnay: 2007 Domaine de Montille. ‘Taillepieds’ 1er Cru B [Magnum] 645 1964 Domaine Leroy. ‘Clos des Chenes’ 1er Cru 2600 1300 2015 Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley. 155
2006 François Mikulski. ‘Santenots du Milieu’ 1er Cru 240 200 2017 Domaine Y. Clerget. ‘Carelle sous la Chapelle’ 1er Cru 150 115 Auxey-Duresses: 2015 Domaine Roulot. Rouge 258
20 The Rhône Valley Northern Rhône The north is dominated by the inky black grape Syrah, showcasing flavors of cracked black pepper, olive tapenade, smoked meat and blackberry.
2012 Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin, Côte-Rôtie. ‘Les Grandes Places’ 450 350
2014 Domaine Jamet, Côte-Rôtie. 300
2015 Yves Cuilleron, Côte-Rôtie. ‘Madiniere’ (p) 174
2015 Yves Cuilleron, Saint-Joseph. ‘Les Serines’ (p) 129
2017 J. Denuzière, Saint-Joseph. 75
2015 Louis Barruol, Hermitage. ‘La Pierrelle’ 200
2013 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage. 555 460
2015 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage. 615 515
2015 Aurélien Chatagnier, Cornas. 150
Southern Rhône In the warm southern region, blends of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault display ripe red fruits with peppery spice and scrubby herbs de Provence underneath.
2017 Domaine de Cristia, Châteauneuf -du-Pape. 85
2014 Domaine des Tours, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse. (p) 120
21 Bordeaux With more than two centuries of governmental oversight, powerhouse varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, plus billions of dollars spent every year around the globe, Bordeaux is positioned at the center of the wine universe. Love it or hate it, even wine novices have heard of names like Margaux, Pauillac and Pomerol — and their astronomically high price tags. But with one sip of these age-able blends showcasing flavors of black cassis, cedar and tobacco from both the left and right banks of the Gironde Estuary, it’s a little easier to see what all the fuss is about.
Saint-Estéphe:
2010 Château Cos d’Estournel. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 840 650
1982 Château Montrose. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 900 750 1995 Château Lilian Ladouys. 125 Pauillac:
1986 Château Lafite Rothschild. ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ 2815
2001 Château Lafite Rothschild. ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ 3668 2900
2003 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 600 500 Saint-Julien:
1999 Château Leoville Las Cases. ‘Clos du Marquis’ 250
2009 Château Leoville Las Cases. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 1175
1982 Château Leoville Las Cases. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 1500
1995 Château Leoville-Barton. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 312 275
2000 Château Gruaud-Larose. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 560 475 Margaux:
2005 Château Margaux. ‘Pavillon Rouge’ 580 1982 Château Margaux. Premier Grand Cru Classé 2498 2000 1986 Château Margaux. Premier Grand Cru Classé 1400 1993 Château Margaux. Premier Grand Cru Classé 1250
Pomerol: 2000 Château La Conseillante. 755
22 Saint-Émilion: 2009 Le Petit Cheval. 640 2010 Château Pavie. 680
1996 Château Figeac. Premier Grand Cru Classé 115 Graves-Pessac-Léognan: 1988 Château La Mission Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan. 900
1986 Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan. ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ 1550 1200
2004 Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan. ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ 1440 1100 2005 Château Branon, Pessac-Léognan. 425
23 Unique Reds from the Old World What these lesser-known regions lack in fame they make up for in quality. Without a name like Bourgogne or Bordeaux on their bottles, winemakers have to produce delicious wine in order to sell it-and without such strict governmental oversight, these regions often produce styles and blends that are difficult to find elsewhere. From light, bright Nielluccio to rich, dark Mourvèdre, these wines offer great drinking at a great value.
1989 Catherine et Pierre Breton, Bourgueil, France. ‘Les Perrieres’ Cabernet Franc 115
2008 Domaine Louis Magnin, Arbin, Savoie, France. ‘Tout un Monde’ Mondeuse 108
2014 Domaine U Stiliccionu, Ajaccio, Corsica. ‘Kalliste’ Sciaccarellu/Nielluccio 120
N.V. Clos Canarelli, Corsica, France. ‘Costa Nera’ Carcaghjolu Neru 270
2007 Château Pradeaux, Bandol, France. ‘Cuvée X’ Mourvèdre (p) 201 185
2007 Château Pradeaux, Bandol, France. ‘Cuvée X’ Mourvèdre (p) [Jeroboam]897 740
2011 Domaine Tempier, Bandol, France. ‘Cabassaou’ Mourvèdre (p) 270
2015 Domaine Tempier, Bandol, France. ‘La Migoua’ Mourvèdre (p) 180
2016 Domaine Tempier, Bandol, France. ‘La Tourtine’ Mourvèdre (p) 180
Chateau Musar Through the years, Serge Hochar followed in the footsteps of his father, Gaston, who had been producing fantastic wines in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley since the 1920s. As winemakers that believe that a vintage should show itself, they change their blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault very little between years, allowing the end result to be an honest expression of the soil and the weather. Musar is always one of our favorites, and we invite you to try something undiscovered and unexpected.
1991 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 375 1994 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 350
24 Piedmont, Italy Home to the powerhouse grape Nebbiolo, northwestern Italy delivers powerful red wines bursting with flavors of tar, earth, orange peel, fennel and tart red cherry. Barbaresco and Barolo are ‘full bodied’ wines, but anyone expecting a rich, Cabernet-like experience will be in for a surprise. Nebbiolo famously exhibits ‘angles rather than curves,’ but we’ve found a hearty bite of lamb or beef rounds off those sharper edges for a truly decadent dining experience.
2018 Seghesio, Langhe. Nebbiolo 58
2014 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco. [Jeroboam] 408
1999 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco. ‘Rio Sordo’ Riserva 165 115
2013 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco. ‘Rabaja’ Riserva 150
1993 Gaja, Barbaresco. ‘Sorì Tildìn’ 745 600
2013 Gaja, Barolo. ‘Dagromis’ 198
2012 Cascina Fontana, Barolo. 180
2011 Cavallotto, Barolo. ‘Bricco Boschis San Giuseppe’ Riserva (p) 249
2012 Cavallotto, Barolo. ‘Bricco Boschis’ (p) 155
2012 Domenico Clerico, Barolo. ‘Pajana’ 186
2013 Domenico Clerico, Barolo. ‘Pajana’ 227
2010 Domenico Clerico, Barolo. ‘Ciabot Mentin’ 250
2013 Domenico Clerico, Barolo. ‘Ciabot Mentin’ 227
2012 E. Pira, Barolo. ‘Via Nuova’ 265
2014 E. Pira, Barolo. ‘Via Nuova’ 218
2014 E. Pira, Barolo. ‘Cannubi’ 243
2014 E. Pira, Barolo. ‘Mosconi’ 228
1996 Fontanafredda, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Lazzarito’ 300
2009 Cappellano, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Piè Rupestris’ 220
2011 Cappellano, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Piè Rupestris’ 200
2011 Luigi Pira, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Marenca’ (p) 175 25 2012 Luigi Pira, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Marenca’ (p) 165
2013 Luigi Pira, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Marenca’ (p) 160
1999 Azelia, Barolo. ‘Bricco Fiasco’ (p) 275
2014 Azelia, Barolo. ‘Bricco Fiasco’ (p) 188
2005 Vietti, Barolo. ‘Rocche’ 450
2001 Vigneti Massa, Colli Tortonesi. ‘Barbera Monleale’ (p) 120
26 Central Italy With centuries of winemaking tradition and governmental oversight, Central Italy is no stranger to delicious wines. From Tuscany’s bright, savory Sangiovese-based wines that are perfect for pastas and game to the earthy, structured Umbrian wines made from Sagrantino that shine with richer dishes and red meat, this region has something for everyone. Tuscany:
2011 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Le Pergole Torte’ (p) 269
2012 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Le Pergole Torte’ (p) 270
2013 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Le Pergole Torte’ (p) 275
2014 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Le Pergole Torte’ (p) 295
2013 Barone Ricasoli, Chianti Classico. ‘Castello di Brolio’ Gran Selezione 150
2006 Podere Sapaio, Bolgheri Superiore. Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 195 170
2011 Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Montosoli’ [Magnum] 630
2011 Gaja-Pieve Santa Restituta, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Rennina’ 400
2001 La Fiorita, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Riserva’ 450
2009 Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino. 745 600
2010 Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino. 1,098 800
2006 Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino. (p) 400
2010 Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino. (p) 375
Umbria:
1988 Lungarotti, Torgiano. ‘Rubesco Vigna Monticchio’ Riserva Sangiovese 188
2011 Alfredosa, Sagrantino di Montefalco. 180 115
2012 Paolo Bea. ‘San Valentino’ Sangiovese/Sagrantino/Montepulciano 165
2010 Paolo Bea, Sagrantino di Montefalco. ‘Pagliaro Vineyard’ 198
Abruzzo:
2010 Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. B 255
2001 Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. B 429 27 Northern & Southern Italy Italians love to eat, drink, and have fun — and this enviable lifestyle translates into their wines too. On any Italian dinner table, a bottle of wine is just as critical as a knife and fork, and few other wines in the world are so perfectly built for food. If you’re in the mood for a rustic, flavorful bottle that pairs with good friends and a home-cooked meal — you’ve found it.
Northern Regions:
2015 Foradori, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Alto Adige. ‘Granato’ Teroldego B 156
2009 Zidarich, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. ‘Ruje’ Merlot/Teran 198
2001 Gravner, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. ‘Rosso Rujno’ B (p) 480 390
2004 Gravner, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. ‘Rosso Breg’ B (p) 380 295
1997 Sant’ Elena, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. ‘Tato’ Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 135
2009 Giuseppe Quintarelli, Veneto. ‘Ca Del Merlo’ 213
2007 Fumanelli, Veneto. ‘Octavius’ Amarone Riserva (p) 350 285 2003 Monte Faustino di Fornaser, Veneto. Amarone Classico 165
Southern Regions:
2007 I Favati, Taurasi, Campania. ‘Terotratto Etichetta Bianca’ Riserva (p) 155
2008 Guastaferro, Taurasi, Campania. ‘Primum’ (p) 175
2013 Guastaferro, Irpinia, Campania. ‘Memini’ (p) 75
2015 Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Sicilia. ‘Prephilloxera’ Nerello Mascalese 180
2015 Tornatore, Sicilia. ‘Trimarchisa’ Nerello Mascalese 135
28 Iberian Peninsula Spain approaches wine law differently, focusing on the calendar instead of the dirt. While only perfectly ideal locations in France can grow ‘Grand Cru’ grapes, Spain produces ‘Gran Reserva’ only if the wine ages long enough in oak. Emphasizing aging showcases Tempranillo’s ability to age beautifully, and means you can pick up incredibly well-aged, complex, food-friendly wine for a song. Often reminiscent of sweet red cherry, leather, spice, and dried red flowers, Tempranillo also enjoys the Spanish affinity for American oak, which brings notes of coconut, dill and vanilla.
Spain:
2016 Clos Mogador, Priorat. Grenache/Cabernet/Syrah/Carignan 270
2010 Remelluri, Rioja. Gran Reserva ‘Granja’ 245
2012 Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja. ‘Dalmau’ Reserva Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon 140 2010 CVNE, Rioja. Gran Reserva 152
2013 Castro Ventosa, Valtuille de Abajo, Bierzo. ‘Cepas Centenarias’ Mencia 156 115
2014 Descendientes de J. Palacios, Bierzo. ‘Villa de Corullon’ Mencia B (p) 135
2015 Goyo García Viadero, Ribera Del Duero. ‘Fincas Cascorrales’ Graciano 105
2012 Vega Sicilia, Ribera Del Duero. ‘Alion’ 250 200
2013 Vega Sicilia, Toro. ‘Pintia’ 165
29 Unique Reds from the New World Without the regulations and history of old-world wine growing regions, the new world is the epicenter of ‘modern’ wine making. This relatively new frontier gives vignerons a blank canvas to work with, and creativity leads to planting new varietals and using new techniques. From juicy Grenache to brooding Syrah, we encourage you to explore all that the new world can offer.
Washington: 2013 B. Leighton, Yakima Valley. ‘Olsen Brothers Vyd’ Petit Verdot 129 98
2013 K Vintners, Walla Walla. ‘King Coal’ Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah 210
2013 K Vintners, Walla Walla. ‘Royal City’ Syrah 300
Oregon: M.V. Hiyu, Hood River. ‘The May’ Syrah B 192
2016 Hiyu, Columbia Gorge. ‘Smockshop Band: Fionn’ Zinfandel (p) 150 115
California: 2018 Pax, North Coast. Syrah (p) 95
2015 Radio-Couteau, Sonoma Coast. ‘Las Colinas’ Syrah 120 88
2015 Peay Vineyards, Sonoma Coast. ‘La Bruma’ Estate Syrah (p) 165
2013 Turley, Lodi. ‘Dogtown’ Zinfandel 240
2011 Turley, Contra Costa. ‘Duarte’ Zinfandel (p) 211
2009 Turley, Paso Robles. ‘Dusi’ Zinfandel (p) 190
2013 Turley, Napa Valley. ‘Heminway’ Zinfandel (p) 240
2013 Turley, Amador County. ‘Judge Bell’ Zinfandel 240 190
2012 Turley, Lodi. ‘Kirschenmann’ Zinfandel 240
2012 Turley, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley. ‘Mead Ranch’ Zinfandel 240
2013 Bonny Doon Vineyard, Santa Cruz. ‘Le Cigare Volant’ Red Blend B 89
2015 Paul Lato, Larner Vineyard, Santa Barbara. ‘Lumiere’ Grenache (p) 170
2016 Paul Lato, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Barbara. ‘Il Padrino’ Syrah (p) 180
30 Australia: 2015 Sucette, Barossa Valley. ‘Old-Vine’ Grenache 105
2014 Henschke, Barossa Valley. ‘Mt. Edelston’ Shiraz B 318
New Zealand: 2014 Craggy Range, Gimblett Gravels. ‘Sophia’ Merlot/Cabernet/Malbec 168 150
Argentina: 2009 Catena Zapata, Mendoza. ‘Nicolas Catena’ Cabernet/Malbec 282 250
2010 Catena Zapata, Mendoza. ‘Nicolas Catena’ Cabernet/Malbec 282 250
2011 Catena Zapata, Mendoza. ‘Nicolas Catena’ Cabernet/Malbec 282 250
2009 Rutini, Uco Valley, Mendoza. ‘Apartado’ Gran Malbec 185 115
Chile: 2010 Santa Rita, Maipo Valley. ‘Casa Real’ Cabernet Sauvignon 180 115
31 New World Pinot Noir A little more hedonistic in style, New World Pinot almost always shows soft flavors of sweet red cherry, raspberry and ripe strawberry with smooth tannins and fragrant floral notes. Our heart will always belong to Burgundy, but these plush, drinkable examples of Pinot from around the world can sure make us forget about France for a night.
Oregon:
M.V. Hiyu, Hood River. ‘The May’ Pinot Noir/Pinot Gris B 210
2015 Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Arco Iris’ Pinot Noir/Pinot Gris B 201
2016 Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Arco Iris’ Pinot Noir/Pinot Gris B 201 168
2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills. ‘Dubay Vineyard’ [Magnum] 255
California:
2016 Ceritas, Sonoma Coast. ‘Occidental Vineyard’ 180
2014 Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma Coast. ‘East Ridge’ (p) 210 170
2017 Arnot-Roberts, Santa Cruz Mountains. ‘Legan Vineyard’ (p) 150 115 2014 La Encantada, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Reserve’ 150 2015 Domaine de la Côte, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘La Côte (p) 210
32 Domestic Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux Varietals Washington:
2016 Betz Family Winery, Columbia Valley. ‘Clos de Betz’ 144 California:
2017 Ramey, North Coast. ‘Claret’ Red Blend 85
2014 Arnot-Roberts, Chalk Hill, Sonoma. ‘Clajeux Vineyard’ 205
2014 Arnot-Roberts, Santa Cruz Mountains. ‘Fellom Ranch’ 205
2014 Fisher Vineyards, Sonoma. ‘Mountain Estate Vineyard’ (p) 195 2014 Kamen, Moon Mountain, Sonoma. B 210
2011 Keenan Winery, Spring Mountain. ‘Mernet’ Reserve 250 2014 Philip Togni, Napa Valley. (p) 185 115 2004 Staglin, Rutherford, Napa Valley. 400 2005 Staglin, Rutherford, Napa Valley. 480
2006 Bressler, Napa Valley. 210
2012 Bressler, Napa Valley. [Magnum] 495
2013 Corison, Napa Valley. ‘Kronos Vineyard’ 405
2013 Corison, Napa Valley. [Magnum] 441 365
2014 Chappellet, Napa Valley. ‘Prichard Hill’ 533 450 2012 Keever Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley. 300
2013 Scholium Project, Suisun Valley. ‘Wolfskill’ 120
2015 I. Brand & Family, Paicines. ‘Bayly Ranch’ Cabernet Franc 132
2013 Jonata, Santa Barbara County. ‘Fenix’ Merlot/Cabernet/Petit Verdot 160
33 Colorado:
2011 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 160
2014 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 130
2012 Canyon Wind, Palisade, Colorado. ‘IV’ Bordeaux Blend 160 115
New World Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux Varietals
2014 Craggy Range, Wairarapa, New Zealand. ‘Sophia’ Bordeaux Blend 168 150
2010 Santa Rita, Maipo Valley, Chile. ‘Casa Real’ Cabernet Sauvignon 180 115
34 Dessert Wine France:
1990 Domaine Huet, Vouvray. ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux Chenin Blanc B 282
2005 Domaine Huet, Vouvray. ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux Chenin Blanc [375 ml] B 90
N.V. Gaston Riviere, Pineau des Charentes. ‘Francois 1er’ 78
1980 Château Doisy-Vedrines, Sauternes, France. [375 ml] 165 115
Germany:
2005 Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany. ‘Bernkasteler Lay’ Trockenbeerenauslese [375 ml] 255
Hungary:
2016 Evolucio, Tokaji, Hungary. ‘Late Harvest’ [375 ml] 36
Italy:
N.V. Luigi Giusti, Marche, Italy. ‘Visciola’ [500 ml] 75
1995 Curatolo Arini, Sicily, Italy. ‘Marsala Vergine’ 99
2017 Rinaldi, Piedmont, Italy. Moscato d’Asti 50
Portugal: N.V. Niepoort, Duoro, Portugal. Ruby Port 52
N.V. Niepoort, Duoro, Portugal. Tawny Port 52
Colorado:
N.V. Colorado Cider Company, Denver. ‘Descuido’ Apple Dessert Wine [375 ml] 50
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