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Sparkling Italian Whites Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling Prosecco, Lunetta, Trentino, Italy (187 ml) ..................................................................................................................................................8.5 Light, fruity and fresh, with a dry, pleasing finish. Prosecco, Santa Margherita, Valdadige, Italy. ................................................................................................................................................40 Delightfully floral and lightly fruity, this bubbly is perfect for lighter fare and seafood. Champagne, Moët and Chandon ‘Imperial’, Brut, Epernay, France .........................................................................................................60 World renowned as one of the best producers in Champagne, Moet is perfect for any celebration. Italian Whites Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, Valdadige, Italy ......................................................................................................................................................29 Very dry, with a crisp mineral finish and high tone citrus fruit. Gavi di Gavi, La Chiara, Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy .................................................................................................................................34 This bright, and floral, yet mineral 100% Cortese shows off richness & freshness in the same bottle. Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Valdadige, Italy ..........................................................................................................................................40 The world’s most popular Pinot Grigio delivers a floral nose and a crisp clean finish. Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, New Harbor, Marlborough, New Zealand ....................................................................................................................29 Beautifully balanced, with fresh, ripe citrus flavors, slightly grassy undertones, and a smooth, dry finish. Sauvignon Blanc, Paul Dolan, Mendocino County, California ...................................................................................................................33 Bright melon, pear and apple fruit complement the racy acidity of this crisp white. Chardonnay Chardonnay, St. Francis, Sonoma County, California ................................................................................................................................27 Fruit and pear aromas are complimented by hints of oak and vanilla. Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, Central Coast, California .......................................................................................30 The world’s most popular Chard for good reason. The wine shows great balance and richness. Chardonnay, Hess ‘Select’, Monterey, California .........................................................................................................................................33 A wonderfully textured and lush Chardonnay, with bright acitidy and bold fruit flavors. Chardonnay, Mer Soleil ‘Silver’, Santa Lucia Highlands, California ..........................................................................................................40 Unoaked Chardonnay from the makers of Caymus. It lets the natural tropical fruits shine. Pinot Noir Pinot Noir, Soter Vineyards, “Planet Oregon”, Willamette & Rouge Valleys, Oregon .......................................................................31 Bright cherry fruit and underlying earth quality identify this as coming from Oregon. Both elegant and rich, it’s the best of both worlds. Pinot Noir, Cambria, ‘Julia’s Vineyard’, Santa Maria Valley, California ....................................................................................................35 Rich and velvety, this Pinot is in the classic Cali style: dense extracted cherry fruit and medium body. Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, ‘Meiomi’, Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara County, California ............................................................41 Smooth and satisfying, this pinot boasts rich cherry fruit with undertones of vanilla and baking spices. Merlot Merlot, Simi Winery, Sonoma County, California .......................................................................................................................................29 Deep ruby color w/ bright red cherry and blackberry fruits layered with vanilla, cedar and cocoa. Merlot, Canoe Ridge Vineyard, ‘The Expedition’, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington ..........................................................................31 Ripe red fruits are backed by sweet mint and pleasantly integrated vanilla tones in this classic Northwest example of the style Merlot, The Crusher, ‘Wilson Vineyard’, Clarksburg, California .............................................................................................................33 Ripe and juicy as the name suggests, this merlot sports dark berry fruits and a touch of chocolate. Zinfandel Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendocino County, California .................................................................................................................................31 Ripe red berry fruit is complemented by spice, tannins and a meaty backbone. Zinfandel, St Francis ‘Old Vine’, Sonoma County, California ....................................................................................................................36 Aromas of black cherries and boysenberries laced with licorice, shadowed by spicy toasted oak notes. Shiraz / Syrah Shiraz, Lindeman’s Wines, ‘Bin 50’, South Eastern Australia ....................................................................................................................25 Signature full body and hints of smoke and pepper round out this rich Shiraz. Shiraz, Peter Lehman, Barossa Valley, Australia ...........................................................................................................................................29 A black, rich and full-bodied wine with intensely concentrated fruit flavors and a soft finish. Shiraz, Two Hands ‘Gnarly Dudes’, Barossa Valley, Australia ..................................................................................................................49 A favorite of Obama, this wine is filled with rich flavors of black pepper, raspberry, plum and licorice. tarantini By the Glass Prosecco, Lunetta, Trentino, Italy (187 ml) ...............................................................................................................8.5 ............................n/a One of North America’s top selling Prosecco, this Lunetta has light and fresh citrus flavors of candied lemon and tart lime, and a vigorous carbonation that makes for a thrilling way to start...or end, a meal. Recommend Pairings: Calamari Fritti & Fried Cheese Ravioli Pinot Grigio, Caposaldo, Veneto, Italy ......................................................................................................................8.5 .............................33 A rising star in the world of Pinot Grigio, this Caposaldo has beautiful floral aromatics, accented with lovely melon and citrus fruits, balanced by lively acidity and a crisp, clean finish. Recommend Pairings: Insalata Cesare & Pasta Rustica Riesling, Peter Mertes, Pfaltz, Germany .....................................................................................................................7.5 ..............................29 A tremendous value, this expertly made Riesling is everything you’d expect. Lovely melon, peach, and apricot flavors and aromas come across the faintest bit sweet, but are well balanced by a steadying beam of acidity. Fresh and fruity, but not too sweet. Recommend Pairings: Gamberetti Italiano Al Pesto & Garden Salad Sauvignon Blanc, Casilero del Diablo, Central Valley, Chile .................................................................................7.5 ..............................29 A bold expression of Sauvignon Blanc from the New World, this wine from award-winning Chilean winery, Concha Y Toro, has bright acidity and exhibits notes of white peach, gooseberry, and grapefruit. Recommend Pairings: Alla Caprese & Veal Piccata Chardonnay, Josh Cellars, Central & Northern Coasts, California ....................................................................9.0 .............................35 A fantastic example of what the new generation of California winemakers is capable of. This wine is incredibly well-balanced with bright acidity, lush green apple and pineapple fruit, careful, restrained use of oak, and a subtle briny minerality. Recommend Pairings: Bianco Pizza & Salmon Aurora Chianti Classico DOCG, Tenuta di Arceno, Siena, Tuscany, Italy .......................................................................9.5 .............................38 The Italian Estate owned by the late, great Jess Jackson of Kendall-Jackson is responsible for this award-winning example of a red-fruited, and dry, but approachable Chianti. This wine way over-delivers for the price. Recommend Pairings: Homemade Meatballs & Pollo Parmigiana Cabernet Sauvignon, Seven Falls, Columbia River Valley, Washington ...............................................................9.5 .............................38 A brand new winery from the family that brought you Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Crest, Seven Falls is doing everything right with this Cabernet. Bold cherry, and raspberry fruits are offset by notes of sweet mint, and sublte vanilla, all wrapped in a silky tannin structure. Recommend Pairings: Capellini Bolognese
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