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11/16 SWEET & SPARKLING We have a rotating wine list, therefore certain selections may be limited or unavailable. Don’t worry, we have substitutions when we run out! Varietal Producer Region 2oz 6oz (Year) (Grape) () (Location) Flight Taste Glass Bottle (all served in 187mL split bottles) NV Prosecco (Slightly Sweet) Da Luca Italy $9.00 NV (Slightly Dry) Freixenet Spain $9.00 NV Rose Brut (Dry) Segura Viudas Spain $9.00

Sweet White Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 listed below) $13.50 2014 Semi Sweet Seaglass +Central Coast $4.00 $8.00 $24.00 2017 Dry Riesling Leitz Rheingau $4.50 $9.00 $27.00 2017 Sweet Riesling Pacific Rim Columbia Valley $5.00 $10.00 $30.00

White & Sweet Red Flight:(2-ounce samplings of these 3 wines) $12.00 2015 White Zinfandel Campus Oaks Lodi $3.50 $7.00 $21.00 NV Sweet Red Moiselle California $4.00 $8.00 $24.00 NV Semi-Sweet Red Robertson South Africa $4.50 $9.00 $27.00

Dessert Wine Flight: (1-ounce samplings of the wines listed below) $12.00 2008 Fortified Blanc Mas Blanc Banyuls $8.00 NV Ice Riesling Frost Bitten Yakima Valley $7.00 NV Ruby Port Croft Portugal $8.00

Mead (Honey Wine) Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) *No Happy Hour/Half Price on Mead Flights* $15.00 Passion Fruit (Dry) Black’s Fairy West Columbia $5.00 $10.00 Mango Black’s Fairy West Columbia $5.00 $12.00 Traditional Black’s Fairy West Columbia $5.00 $12.00

DRY WHITE 2oz 6oz Vintage Varietal Producer Region Flight Taste Glass Bottle (Year) (Grape) (Winery) (Location) Italian White Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $16.00 2017 Pinot Grigio Smooking Loon California $4.50 $9.00 $27.00 2016 Friulano Matteo Braidot Friuli $5.50 $11.00 $33.00 2017 Pinot Grigio Pike Road Willamette Valley $6.00 $12.00 $36.00

Sauvignon Blanc Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $18.00 2016 Chateau St Jean California $4.50 $9.00 $27.00 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Matteo Braidot Italy $6.50 $13.00 $39.00 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Forfathers New Zealand $7.00 $15.00 $45.00

Weird White & Rose Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $17.00 2017 Vermentinu Domaine Santa Giulietta France $4.50 $9.00 $27.00 2018 Rose Dreaming Tree California $5.50 $11.00 $33.00 2018 Rose Band of Roses Washington $7.00 $14.00 $42.00

Chardonnay Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $17.00 2015 Insomnia California $5.00 $10.00 $30.00 2017 Chardonnay Oyster Bay New Zealand $5.50 $11.00 $33.00 2017 Chardonnay Butter Sonoma $6.50 $13.00 $39.00 11/16 RED We have a rotating wine list, therefore certain selections may be limited. Don’t worry, we have substitutions when we run out! Varietals listed from lighter to fuller-bodied, with the exception of the Oddball Wines Vintage Varietal Producer Region 2 oz 6 oz (Year) (Grape) (Winery) (Location) Flight Taste Glass Bottle

Pinot Noir Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $17.00 2016 Abel’s Tempest Australia $4.50 $9.00 $27.00 2017 Pinot Noir Underwood Oregon $6.00 $12.00 $36.00 2017 Pinot Noir Oyster Bay New Zealand $6.50 $13.00 $39.00

2015 Gen5 Lodi $5.00 $10.00 $30.00

Malbec Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $18.00 2018 Finca el Origen Argentina $4.50 $9.00 $27.00 2017 Malbec Mil Piedras Argentina $6.00 $12.00 $36.00 2017 Malbec Piattelli Reserve Argentina $7.50 $15.00 $45.00

Zinfandel Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $16.00 2014 Zinfandel Silver Peak Sonoma $4.00 $8.00 $24.00 2013 Zinfandel Twisted Cedar Lodi $5.50 $11.00 $33.00 2014 Zinfandel Easton Amador County $6.50 $13.00 $39.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $18.00 NV David Stone California $4.50 $9.00 $27.00 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Trim California $6.00 $12.00 $36.00 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Terra Noble Chile $7.50 $15.00 $45.00

Oddball Flight: (2-ounce samplings of the 3 wines listed below) $18.00 2013 Petit-Petite Twisted Cedar California $4.50 $9.00 $27.00 2012 Altocedro Argentina $6.00 $12.00 $36.00 2016 Meritage Spoken Barrel Washington $7.50 $15.00 $45.00

BOTTLED BEER Domestic Lagers $3.75 Bud Light Coors Light Miller Light Budweiser

Premium Ales & Lagers $4.75 Michelob Ultra Blue Moon Dos XX Corona Extra Stella Artois Deschutes Black Butte Porter

Texas Craft Beer $4.75 Shiner (Shiner, TX) 8th Wonder Cream Ale (Houston, TX) Saint Arnold Pub Crawl Pale Ale (Houston, TX) 8t Wonder Hopston IPA (Houston, TX) Saint Arnold Art Car IPA (Houston, TX)

Other Beverages San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Water & Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water $3.50 Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea & Coffee (free refills) $2.75 Coke Products $2.00 per serving

11/16 Bottles on this list are cellar kept & at a recommended 57 degrees. Wines on this list may be of limited selection. Availability is not guaranteed. Please check with your server. are available upon request. Wine Ratings are based on a 100 point scale from Wine Spectator, The Wine Advocate, & Wine Enthusiast. If a wine has been rated, its ratings are indicated.

Sparkling Wine

Z-1 Marrugat Cava Semiseco NV Spain $39 Intense citrus aromoas, fresh toasty pear and apple. Smooth and fresh with a semi-sweet fruit and clean finish.

Z-2 Field Recordings Pet Nat (90pts) 2017 Paso Robles (California) $49 An exciting alternative to ! This fun & unique bottle of bubbles is made from Chardonnay with the addition of some dry hopped Nelson hops, giving it a fruity, citrusy zing. A little sour & a little bitter, this is extremely refreshing.

Z-3 Scarpetta Vino Spumante Brut Rose NV Italy $49 Master Bobby Stuckey & Chef Lochlan Mackinnon-Patterson’s fierce passion for food & wine of Italy helped them to launch Scarpetta. This delicious little sparkling wine is made & produced in Northern Italy. 60% Franconia & 40% Pinot Nero. Great floral nose followed by loads of fresh strawberry, bright apples, slight pepper, & just a bit of prune.

Z-6P Mumm Napa Brut Prestige NV Napa (California) $49 A relaxed, yet elegant, wine that earns sparkling accolades from consumers and critics alike. Brut Prestige features fine bright citrus, red apple, stone fruit and creamy vanilla aromas, with hints of toast, honey and gingerbread spice.

Z-4 Castello Bonomi CruPerdu NV Franciacorta DOCG (Italy) $69 Born from Chardonnay grapes (70%) and Pinot Noir (30%) of the same vintage. The bouqyet is gently herbaceous with nuances of tropical fruit, yeast, and roasted nuts. A soft palate with citrus notes. Perfect with food.

Chardonnay Z-5 Brickhouse (93pts) 2013 Ribbon Ridge (Oregon) $109 Supple, spicy, polished and toasty, offering well-formed pear, peach and freshly turned earth flavors. This is an estate grown and produced blend of five Chardonnay clones and is certified organic.

Z-7 Baileyana Firepeak (93pts) 2015 Edna Valley (California) $69 This Chardonnay leads with bright flavors of crisp apple, pear and pineapple. Aromas of citrus and tropical flavors highlight the complexity of flavors that run throughout. Great acid structure and minerality create a beautifully textured and balanced wine.

Z-8 Alpha Omega II 2013 Napa (California) $59 The culmination of the Old World and the New World. Winemakers, Jean Hoefliger & Michel Rolland worked in Rutherford, California, to create a wine that is not only opulent, fruit forward and generous, but also has the backbone of European acidity and elegance.

Sauvignon Blanc Z-9 American Thread (91pts) 2015 Sonoma (California) $59 Fermented in stainless steel, this is a pretty wine with tangy peach and lime provide a crisp, clear and light-bodied experience atop persistent acidity and texture.

Z-10 Andrew Rich Croft 2015 Willamette Valley (Washington) $59 Rich, round, with complex notes of mineral and fresh spring water in the finish. A perpetual favorite, it sells out quickly.

Italian Reds J-5 Quorum Hastae D’Asti (93pts) 2001 DOC (Italy) $249 This wine is full-bodied, with notes of tobacco, liquorice, & black cherries. The finish is well structured & lush. There is a rich acidity, characteristic of Barbera wine, but the acid is balanced by the elegant, soft tannins. Excellent aging potential. This wine explodes out of the glass with a huge nose of tar, spices, smoke, & sweet vanilla aromas.

A-1 Arcanum (94pts) 2009 Toscana (Italy) $239 68% , 22% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bold blackberry juice & black cherry usher in plum, cassis, sweet tobacco leaf, dusty fig, raspberry, dried cranberry, cedar, bramble, sweet spice & a hint of white pepper.

D-1 Argiolas Turriga (90pts) 2008 Isola Dei Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia) $179 On the nose, black cherries & wild blueberries. Herbal notes of thyme & a subtle hint of eucalyptus & wood forest tones. On the palate, the combination of the woody forest floor, with the herbal tones taking first place. The fruits come into play but ever so mildly, just the cherries & a slight violet introduction, then a strong dark chocolate & followed with a punch of pepper. Leather comes into the show for a moment. Wonderous dry long tannins.

11/16 Pinot Noir B-14 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone 2017 Santa Barbara (California) $149 Bright ruby red with fresh, vibrant aromas of wild blackberry, raspberry jam, and cedar box accented by rich floral notes. This wine is juicy and generous on the palate with sweet cherry, field-ripened strawberry, cranberry, and just-baked gingerbread. Perfectly balanced with bright acidity and supple mouthfeel. Fine-grained tannins provide an authentic textural distinction and structural depth.

L-5 Davies Vineyard Saltonstall (91pts) 2012 Sonoma Coast (California) $129 Made for Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, this bottling is the winery's first release from this vineyard, set near the town of Petaluma. The barrel imprint is significant, rounded out by plum, earthy mushroom, fennel and ripe strawberry. Brooding, this wine offers a dark and dense underbelly of bittersweet chocolate.

A-13 Romililly (91pts) 2013 Russian River Valley (California) $119 This wine shows a medium ruby color, leaning towards red. The nose is filled with toasted cherry, wet asphalt, and sandalwood. The palate boasts bright red fruits and earth, bracketed by medium acidity and fine velvety tannin, which leads to a long finish of toasty and fruit.

A-7 Chamisal Califa Selection (90pts)2010 Edna Valley (California) $119 The wine boasts an expressive nose dominated by cranberry, raspberries and red plum, with ample underlying varietal notes of ripe stems, warm spice and earth. Bright red fruit flavors define the palate with fresh acidity, a seamless structure and a lifted strawberry character from the whole cluster fermentation

I-13 Keller Estate (90pts) 2012 Sonoma Coast (California) $109 Red, bright cherry and concentrated raspberry give way to mouthwatering minerality and clean acidity. The wine finishes with a touch of black pepper and long lasting, elegant tannins.

B-8 Etude Grace Benoist Ranch 2016 Carneros (California) $99 A vibrant red ruby color, it shows lifted red berry fruit flavors & aromas of fresh strawberry, Bing cherry, & raspberry, along with the signature cinnamon graham cracker spice found in our Grace Benoist Ranch Pinots Noirs. Appealing & bright, concentrated red fruit comes through on the palate, alongside delicate mineral earth & spice notes, followed by a lush mouthfeel & silky tannins.

I-7 Rossi Wallace 2014 Napa (California) $89 From Atlas Peak sites, this is a dark, brooding wine rich in earthy loam, pomegranate, cranberry and cherry that carries a fistful of weight and power and warm, smoky oak.

I-5 Bathasar Ress Von Unserm 2013 Rheingau (Germany) $79 Destemmed, foot-trodden and fermented in new 500-liter oak barrels, this wine is intense on the spicy nose that displays ripe cherries and cassis flavors. Straight and pure on the palate, but also juicy and with a good intensity and acidity, this is a powerful, persistent Pinot Noir with fine tannins and a very good aging potential

Zinfandel

J-3 Robert Craig Black Sears Vineyard (95pts) 2014 Howell Mountain (California) $149 When poured, this Napa pedigree is immediately evident, with deep blackberry &refreshing minerality at the forefront. Black Sears Vineyard has “King of the Mountain” bragging rights - topping out at 2400 feet, making it officially the highest vineyard on the mountain. Classically structured, with ample weight, offering a nice balance between flavor, alcohol, pH & tannin — melding the power of mountain Zinfandel fruit, bursting with warm red stones, wild bramble fruits, and a dash of ground white pepper.

C-14 Joseph Jewell Grist Vineyard (96pts) 2012 Dry Creek (California) $109 This opulent, food-friendly Zinfandel is made with fruit sourced from 41-year old vines high above the Dry Creek Valley. A compelling nose of bing cherry, blueberry, toffee & black peppercorn precedes mouth-watering acidity & a spicy, tart cherry finish on the palate.

G-3 Peterson (90pts) 2012 Dry Creek (California) $69 A tang of black cherry & citrus elevates the palate of this light-bodied wine, which is soft & well integrated in terms of oak & tannin. With 10% Petite Sirah & 8% Carignane, it's strong in leather & black pepper, with a lean, juicy finish

Floor4 Turley Juvenile (90pts) 2015 Napa (California) $69 Though the vast majority of Turley's wines are single vineyard designates, Juvenile is actually composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of their old vine sites. Vibrant and zesty, with peppery black cherry aromas and elegantly complex flavors of berry cobbler and licorice.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

C-4 Post Parade Stretch Drive (95pts) 2014 Napa (California) $179 This wine oozes with provocative dark berries laced with crushed rock, cocoa and baking spices. It’s made by Thomas Rivers Brown, whom you may recognize from Schrader, Revana, GTS, Maybach, Gemstone and Outpost. Brown made history as the first American winemaker to receive a perfect 100 Point score from the Wine Spectator, and has had more than a dozen 100 Point wines in his career.

A-17 Goldschmidt Vineyard Game Ranch 2012 Oakville (California) $169 Vibrant black fruit aromas. Incredibly perfumed with nuances of violets, spice & black tea. Blueberry, black currant, & black raspberry flavors come across the palate with sumptuous oak. Shows opulence, richness, & power, especially in the mid- palate. Full-bodied. Tannins are fully mature & satiny. Attractive finish with toasty wood & caramel notes.

I-17 Robert Craig Affinity (93pts) 2014 Napa (California) $159 Delicious black raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, some spice box, licorice and incense are all present in this supple-textured, medium to full-bodied, opulent wine.

E-12 Austin Hope (97pts) 2016 Paso Robles (California) $129 Intense fragrances of black currants, ripe black cherries, & blackberries with subtle notes of violets, mocha, & dried spices. It’s a big, powerful, modern-styled wine with velvety tannins & heaps of juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, while nuances of cedar, clove, & vanilla bean round out the long, smooth finish. It’s full-bodied, rich & balanced by fresh acidity with a supple, polished tannin structure.

D-17 Cooper & Thief 2015 Napa Valley (California) $109 Aged for six months in High West Rye Whiskey Barrels, this rich wine has warm, dark fruit aromas, a lush mouthfeel, & supple tannins touched by hints of toasted rye spice. Complex on the palate & finishes with a smooth structure reminiscent of a fine rye whiskey.

C-7 H&G Diamond Mountain District 2010 Napa Valley (California) $99 Recognized as a premier growing region in Napa Valley, this Diamond Mountain District yields exquisite world-renowned wines. Smooth, tannic and fruity, this is an easy Cab to drink now. It shows real polish in the structure, and has spicy flavors of cherries, currants, cola and smoky oak.

F-4 Mount Veeder (90pts) 2015 Napa Valley (California) $89 Aromas of beautiful dark cassis & cherry that mingle with spicy notes of anise, tobacco, & rosemary. Additional notes of sweet herbs, clove, vanilla, & toasted oak finish with a hint of cocoa. Blackberry, cocoa, & black peppercorn unite on the layered palate with complex notes of mocha, sage, & ripe cherry. Full yet elegant on the palate, with vibrant fruit & very approachable tannins. This wine has a long finish of rich cassis & berry.

D-12 Bonanza by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Lot 1 Fairfield (California) $75 Medium ruby-red, this wine opens with scents of currants and dried roses, grape pomace, and freshly tilled soil. The nose is nuanced with toasty oak imparting a subtle smoked meat character. Flavors of blueberries and blackberries mix with the warmth of vanilla and toasted bread. Silky tannins and striking smoothness. Mouthwatering, lengthy finish trails off with the taste of unsweetened chocolate and cassis

F-2 JUSTIN 2016 Paso Robles (California) $69 This beautifully classic cabernet sauvignon is full of ripe blackcurrant, black & red cherries with vanilla, cedar, sweet tobacco, & licorice accents. Medium-plus body with dark fruit of cassis & black cherry on the entry. Barrel notes of vanilla & cedar with savory black tea & herbal notes come through on the mid-palate. A traditionally styled Cabernet Sauvignon in all respects.

E-17 Milbrandt Vineyard Estates (90pts) 2016 Wahluke Slope (Washington) $69 This Estates Cabernet is a classic; offering a mix of blue and black fruit on the nose, along with cassis and a polished, apparent violet floral note. On the palate, the fruit is dense and concentrated, showing fine-grained tannin and balanced oak in the form of cinnamon and fresh vanilla beans.

G-2 Earthquake by Michael David (90pts) 2015 Lodi (California) $65 Juicy, rich, bold, and filled to the brim with decadent black fruits. A hint of sweet vanilla and spice, this wine is smooth sailing but finishes with a punch of tobacco and toffee. Layered with notes of chocolate and savory spice,

G-4 Pillar Box (90pts) 2012 Padthaway (South Australia) $59 The palate begins with dark berry fruit and earthy tobacco leaf characters which are layered over cedar spice and leathery tones. Subtle oak gives complexity and the wine is well structured and has smooth and fine tannins

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Merlot & Malbec

A-10 Emmolo Merlot (91pts) 2014 Napa Valley (California) $139 This wine is not your average Merlot. You’ll be excited to know that this wine is crafted by Jennifer Wagner, daughter of Chuck Wagner, the founder of Caymus Vineyards. It is heavier and opens with a mild ripe blackberry bouquet with hints of coffee. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, rich and extracted. The flavor profile is an ultra-ripe blackberry with notes of licorice, coffee and vanilla oak with a hint of boysenberry. The finish is dry and its flavors and big tannins are quite lengthy.

H-3 Meeker Merlot Handprint Collection 2013 Sonoma (California) $109 This dark ruby colored Merlot is a bit bigger than your typical Merlot. It opens with an attractive mild plum and gentle black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and savory. The flavor profile is a mineral infused black raspberry with notes of plum and old oak.

B-1 Tate Merlot Joan Ellen Vineyard 2011 St Helena (California) $89 Layers of cherry, boysenberry, cassis & clove are caressed with vanilla nuances from barrel aging. Ripe, supple tannins structure the wine & support the lush flavors. The long, fruity finish, laced with autumn spices, ends with a lively cranberry zing.

H-1 Chelsea Goldschmidt Merlot 2015 Alexander Valley (California) $59 This is a fine wine, reflective of the vintage's generosity & approachable nature, giving off flavors of vanilla, cherry & currant alongside a sanguine, gamey character & smoky full-bodied ripeness.

E-1 Chateau Cazerac Malbec 2014 Cahors (France) $75 A powerful and vigorous varietal, Malbec gets its best expression and outstanding character from the sunny lands and of its native Southwestern France vineyards of Cahors. Chateau Cazerac presents a dark red color with delicate purple tints. Its nose is complex. The round, fruity palate delivers amazing red fruit notes. The tannins are present with a soft finish

Meritage, Blends, & Other Reds Floor3 Montes Outer Limits (91pts) 2010 Colchagua Valley (Chile) $129 This wine has a generous bright ruby red color. The aroma suggests blackberries, dry fig, light cinnamon & a spiciness given by the light toast of French barrels. A creative blend of 50% , 30% Grenache, & 20% Mourvedre

I-11 Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif (93pts) 2017 Suisan Valley (California) $119 Dark and plush, this combines structure with polish, offering notes of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, grilled herb and toasty spice that linger toward refined tannins.

M-1 Chateau Respide-Medeville Bordeaux 2015 Graves (France) $75 Fresh and forward, with a polished edge to the red currant, cherry and damson plum notes. The sleek finish lets a black tea accent linger. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot

C-11 Alma Negra 2016 Mendoza (Argentina) $69 Malbec heavy, showing elegant notes of spice aromas, violets and mature blueberries. The palate has a great body, powerful but balanced. Dense, dark and tasty, so intriguing, with aromas of black fruit, coffee and a wonderful earthy smell. On the palate, it flows smoothly with rounded tannins complete with echoes of ripe cooked fruit.

M-4 Quinta de Chocapalha Mar da Palha Tinto 2009 Lisboa (Portugal) $59 Celebrating the beaches and waters around Lisbon in name, this ripe and fruity wine is fowaard with black fruits and soft tannins. It is an easy, rich wine, finishing with bright acidity. 75% , 25% Touriga Nacional

D-6 Cooper & Thief Red Blend 2016 $59 A dark and jammy blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. Crafted by Cellarmaster, Jeff Kasavan, our wine is aged for three months in bourbon barrels, which gives way to soft, velvety tannins with a subtle heat. The combined result is a rich flavor, with a long, lingering finish. 38% Merlot. 37% Syrah. 11% Zinfandel. 7% Petite Sirah. 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3% Other

G-1 Conundrum Red Blend (90pts) 2015 Rutherford (California) $59 A blend of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. It is rich, complex and approachable. With lush flavors of cherries and baking chocolate, this wine has fine tannins that create a silky smoothness.

B-16 Pillar Box Shiraz (90pts) 2012 Padthaway (South Austraila) $59 This Shiraz expresses satsuma plum, violets and mocha aromas. The palate is elegant and is full of blackberry, liquorice and eucalyptus.

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Split Bottles (While a normal 750mL bottle contains four glasses of wine, These 375mL contain two glasses of wine)

White Split Bottes

A Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay split (375ml) 2016 Russian River Ranches (California) $25 Green apple, lime & pineapple are complemented with touches of nougat, caramel & Sonoma-Cutrer’s signature minerality.

B Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (90pts) split (375ml) 2016 Marlborough (New Zealand) $21 Spicy honeysuckle notes add dimension to the core of juicy, fleshy apricot, nectarine and passion fruit flavors, with plenty of intensity and spice on the finish.

J Elio Perrone Moscato d’Asti split (375ml) 2016 Piedmont (Italy) $27 This slightly sweet sparkler of 100% Moscato offers a delightful nose of raisins, violets and spice. Medium in body with perfect acidity and balance, it delivers intense flavors of raisins, sultanas and spice. Luscious, long and sweet, it cleanses the palate on the finish.

Rose Split Bottle C Angels & Cowboys Rose (91pts) split (375ml) 2017 Sonoma (California) $30 Notes of lime blossom, dried berry and uninhibited acidity at play with wild plum

Red Split Bottles

D Adelsheim Pinot Noir (93pts) split (375ml) 2014 Willamette Valley (Oregon) $27 With its broad array of origins and clones, this wine displaysaromas of candied cherry, pomegranate and raspberry on the nose and the palate as well as a light touch of nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. True to Adelsheim's house style, it is elegantly textured with seamlessly integrated, silky, polished tannins

E Meiomi Pinot Noir (92pts) split (375ml) 2017 Sonoma (California) $27 A rich garnet color with a ruby edge, the wine opens to reveal lifted fruit aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha, and vanilla, along with toasty oak notes. Expressive boysenberry, blackberry, dark cherry, juicy strawberry, and toasty mocha flavors lend complexity and depth on the palate. The well-integrated oak provides structure and depth seldom seen in Pinot Noir.

G Terrazas Malbec Reserva (92pts) split (375ml) 2015 Mendoza (Argentina) $27 Bright red color with purple shades. Intense floral and fruity notes. Presence of violets, ripe black cherry and plum aromas. Sweet and juicy mouthfeel delivers finesse, delicate tannins and an elegant finish of black fruits. Reveals a toasty and spicy character of black pepper and chocolate.

H Roth Cabernet Sauvignon split (375ml) 2010 Sonoma (California) $28 This bright Cabernet Sauvignon has soft, balanced tannins that are complemented by notes of black current & red berries, with an elegant finish of sweet vanilla.

I Nozzole Chianti Classico Reserva split (375ml) 2009 Chianti (Italy) $20 A big, dark wine bursting with dark cherries, licorice, tobacco, smoke and dried flowers. This hearty, full-bodied Riserva is long on personality and sheer character. There isn’t a ton of subtlety, but readers looking for a hearty, robust Chianti will find much to like.

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