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Grand-Dining-Wine-List.Pdf WINES BY THE GLASS CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES Val d’Oca Prosecco, Veneto, Italy Germaine Reserve Brut, Reims, France Louis Perdrier Brut Excellence Sparkling Wine, France WHITE WINES Casa Vides Sauvignon Blanc, Antawara, Chile Pedroncelli East Side Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California Raymond Vineyard & Cellar R Collection Chardonnay, Monterey, California Corte Giara Allegrini Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT, Veneto, Italy Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Leon Beyer Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France Saint Fleurin Mâcon Villages, Burgundy, France Swartland Winery Winemaker’s Collection Chenin Blanc, South Africa Poesie Soave Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy Pazo de Villarei Abadia do Seixo Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain Leonard Kreusch Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany BLUSH & ROSÉ WINES Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi White Zinfandel, California The Palm by Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France RED WINES Casa Vides Cabernet Sauvignon, Antawara, Chile Parducci Small Lot Blend Merlot, Mendocino, California Raymond Vineyard & Cellar R Collection Field Blend, Napa Valley, California Uggiano Roccialta Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Château Mont-Redon Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France Backhouse Pinot Noir, California Deakin Estate Shiraz, Victoria, Australia Finca Flichman Malbec Roble, Mendoza, Argentina Solar Viejo Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, California Poesie Valpolicella DOC, Veneto, Italy Morandé Pionero Soñador Carmenère, Maipo Valley, Chile LATE HARVEST & FORTIFIED WINES Cantina di Soave Le Poesie Recioto di Soave Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy Château des Ormes, Sauternes, France Fonseca Late Bottled Vintage Port, Oporto, Portugal WHITE WINES CHARDONNAY | FULL BODIED Chardonnay’s origin is a matter of opinion, but it grows at its very best in the Burgundy region of France. It has been found to grow well in other like regions around the world, developing its best flavors in cool coastal and valley areas. Flavors and aromas of pear, apple, tropical fruit and citrus are common in Chardonnay, which pairs well with a wide variety of foods from creamy pasta to seafood, pork, veal and chicken dishes. 2016 | Raymond Vineyard & Cellar R Collection Chardonnay, Monterey, California 2017 | Saint Fleurin Mâcon Villages, Burgundy, France 2016 | Château Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Washington 2016 | CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay, Sonoma, California 2016 | Duckhorn Vineyards Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2017 | Levert Frères Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy, France 2011 | Stone Eagle Unoaked Chardonnay, Niagara River, Canada 2011 | Joseph Drouhin Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy, France 2015 | Grgich Hills Estate Grown Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2016 | Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros, California 2016 | Château Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2013 | Far Niente Chardonnay, Oakville, Napa Valley, California 2007/2011 | Louis Jadot Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2011 | Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France SAUVIGNON BLANC | LIGHT TO MEDIUM BODIED Sauvignon Blanc wines have a crisp acidity with flavors of melon, herb, citrus and fig. Fumé Blanc describes an oaky style of Sauvignon Blanc. Fumé means “smoked” in French and refers to the oaky character imparted when this wine is fermented and/or aged in a barrel. 2016 | Casa Vides Sauvignon Blanc, Antawara, Chile 2017 | Pedroncelli East Side Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California 2015 | Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2016 | Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc, Sonoma, California 2012 | Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc, Walker Bay, South Africa 2017 | Le Domaine Saget Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France 2016 | Fleuriet Cave De La Petite Fontaine Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 2013 | Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand PINOT GRIGIO | LIGHT TO MEDIUM BODIED Pinot Grigio is native to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in northeastern Italy. Also known as Pinot Gris, this cousin to Pinot Noir has a chameleon-like ability to adapt to its growing environment as well as to many cuisines. 2015 | Corte Giara Allegrini Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT, Veneto, Italy 2013 | Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Valdadige DOC, Trentino, Italy WHITE WINES RIESLING & GEWÜRZTRAMINER | LIGHT TO MEDIUM BODIED Riesling, a German variety, is a versatile grape that produces dry, tart wine or lusciously sweet late-harvest wine. Gewürztraminer is known for floral aromas and flavors of citrus, lychee and spice. In fact, Gewürz means “spiced” in German. These wines make great companions for seafood, lighter meats, fruits and salads. 2015 | Leonard Kreusch Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 47 2012 | Léon Beyer Gewürztraminer, Alsace, France 56 2010 | Müller-Catoir Mussbach Riesling Kabinett, Pfalz, Germany 60 OTHER WHITE VARIETALS | LIGHT BODIED TO MEDIUM BODIED 2016 | Swartland Winery Winemaker’s Collection Chenin Blanc, South Africa 2011 | Pazo de Villarei Abadia do Seixo Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain 2016 | Leon Beyer Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France 2016/2017 | Poesie Soave Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy 2015 | La Scolca Il Valentino, Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 2009/2012 | Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Vineyard Viognier, Columbia Valley, Washington State 2014 | Azienda Agricola Di Meo Greco di Tufo DOCG, Campania, Italy 2010 | Leth Grüner Veltliner Steinagrund, Donauland, Austria 2013 | La Scolca ‘Etichetta Nera’ Gavi dei Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy ORGANIC 2011 | Gerard Bertrand Naturae Chardonnay, France BLUSH & ROSÉ WINES BLUSH & ROSÉ | MEDIUM BODIED Rosé and blushes are crisp and bright, can be floral or fruity, and range from very dry to sweet. The light quality of these wines makes them a versatile match for seafood, grilled meats, light pastas and spicy cuisine. 2013 | Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi White Zinfandel, California 2017 | The Palm by Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France 2017 | Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France RED WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON | FULL BODIED The full-bodied wines of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape are well suited to rich cuisine and match well with everything from grilled meats to bittersweet chocolate. 2016 | Casa Vides Cabernet Sauvignon, Antawara, Chile 38 2016 | Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, California 54 2016 | J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California 59 2016 | Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California 58 2016 | Daou Vineyards Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 63 2016 | William Hill Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 68 2016 | Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California 67 2010 | St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California 62 2017 | Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California 72 2017 | Honig Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 89 2017 | Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 115 2014 | Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 128 2017 | Shafer Vineyards One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 158 2011/2012 | Joseph Phelps Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 125 2009/2011 | Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 161 2011/2012 | Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, California 245 2006/2011 | Joseph Phelps Insignia, Napa Valley, California 310 AMERICAN BLENDS | MEDIUM TO FULL BODIED Winemakers from Paso Robles to Napa Valley have perfected these red blends to create approachable, balanced and versatile wines that pair well with a wide variety of dishes. 2016 | Raymond Vineyard & Cellar R Collection Field Blend, Napa Valley, California 2016 | Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red, Sonoma, California 2016 | The Hess Collection Hess Select Treo Winemaker’s Blend, Napa Valley, California 2015 | Force of Nature Rabble Red, Paso Robles, California 2017 | Daou Vineyards Pessimist Red, Paso Robles, California 2016 | Stratton Lummis The Riddler, Napa Valley, California 2016 | Stone Eagle Red Blend, Niagara River, Canada 2016 | The Hess Collection Lion Tamer Red, Napa Valley, California 2016 | Ferrari-Carano Prevail West Face, Alexander Valley, California 2017 | Shafer Vineyards TD-9, Napa Valley, California 2016 | Flora Springs Trilogy, Napa Valley, California 2010 | Opus One Mondavi-Rothschild, Oakville, Napa Valley, California RED WINES ZINFANDEL | FULL BODIED Zinfandel, at its best, makes red wines that have deeply concentrated berry fruit, with a jammy character, intriguing spice notes and a big finish. Suited to many styles of cuisine, Zinfandel shows especially well with hearty and flavorful foods such as roasted meats, hearty pasta, rich cheese and desserts. 2017 | Beran Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California 2016 | Decoy Zinfandel, Sonoma, California 2017 | Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma, California 2006 | Hartford Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, California MERLOT | MEDIUM TO FULL BODIED A traditional Bordeaux blending grape that has become a star of its own, Merlot displays aromas and flavors of black and red cherry and vanilla. It tends to be softer than Cabernet and can be matched to many of the same foods. 2016 | Parducci Small Lot Blend Merlot, Mendocino, California 2016 | Raymond Vineyards R Collection Lot No 5 Merlot, California 2017 | Ferrari-Carano
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