• WINE LIST • BY THE GLASS
SPARKLING
Zonin Prosecco NV Brut 13 Veneto, IT
WHITE
Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio 14 2017, Tuscany, IT
CADE Estate, Sauvignon Blanc 16 2019, Napa, CA
Ceretto ‘Blange’ Langhe Arneis 17 2017, Piedmont
Inama ‘Vigneti di Caronare’ Soave Classico 20 2017, Veneto, IT
LIOCO “SoCo” Chardonnay 24 2018, Sonoma Coast, CA
ROSÉ
Capitelles des Ferms 12 2018, France
RED
Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico 16 2017, Tuscany, IT
Ken Wright Cellars ‘Tanager Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 20 2015, Willamette Valley, OR
Pride Merlot 25 2017, Napa Valley, CA
Prunotto Barbaresco, Nebbiolo 28 2016, Piedmont, IT
Domenico Clerico Barolo, Nebbiolo 32 2016, Piedmont, IT HALF BOTTLES
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CHAMPAGNE
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut 45 NV, Champagne Champagne for the people!
Krug ‘Grande Cuvée’ Brut 120 NV, Champagne The bottle boasts an ID that will detail the disgorgement date, the vintages of the oldest and youngest wines used, and winemaker notes
WHITES
Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 36 2018, Friuli, IT One of the early proponents of modern winemaking in Northeast Italy
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay 40 2018, Sonoma Coast, CA Producing Chardonnay since 1973
Duckhorn Sauvginon Blanc 46 2018, Sonoma County, CA Though famous for their Merlot, Duckhorn delivers fresh Sauv Blanc, too
REDS
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 50 2016, Tuscany, IT Wine Advocate: One of Montepulciano’s reference-point producers
Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad’ Pinot Noir 90 2016, Willamette Valley, OR In 2004 Domaine Serene beat out Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanee Conti in a blind tasting
Tignanello Super Tuscan 125 2016, Tuscany, IT This was Italy’s first wine to be aged in new French oak barriques
Continuum 185 2016, Napa Valley, CA From Michael Mondavi’s project on Pritchard Hill
Gaja Barbaresco 225 2016, Piedmont, IT Angelo’s daughter Gaia Gaja is the 5th generation producer CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Elvio Tintero ‘Sori Gramella’ Moscato d’Asti 46 NV, Piedmont, IT “Sori” means South-facing slope in Piedmontese
Zonin Brut Prosecco 52 NV, Veneto, IT Prosecco is style of wine as well as a recognized appellation
Domaine Chandon Brut 65 NV, California Napa Valley’s branch of the famous Champagne house
Enrico Serafino Brut Alta Langa 74 2013, Piedmont, IT The Serafino winery was founded in 1878
Laurent-Perrier ‘La Cuvée’ Brut 90 NV,Champagne The fresh style is from the high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend
Moët & Chandon Established in 1743 by Claude Moët Brut ‘Imperial’ NV, Champagne 104 Brut ‘Grand Vintage’ 2012, Champagne 180
Veuve Clicquot This iconic estate is named for the widow who invented ‘remouage’ Brut ‘Yellow Label’ NV, Champagne 132 Brut ‘La Grande Dame’ 2008, Champagne 260
Frederic Savart ‘L’Ouverture’ Brut Blanc de Noirs 150 NV, Champagne Blanc de Noirs is made exclusively from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier
ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Ettore Germano ‘Rossana’ Brut Sparkling Rosé 74 NV, Piedmont, IT A fragrant 100% Nebbiolo made using the Champagne Method
Enrico Serafino Rosé Alta Langa 90 2014, Piedmont, IT The Serafino winery was founded in 1878
Ca’del Bosco ‘Prestige’ Rosé Franciacorta 112 NV, Lombardy, IT This sparkling rosé is made in the traditional Champagne Method
Monte Rossa ‘Flamingo’ Brut Rosé Franciacorta 120 NV, Lombardy, IT Franciacorta is Italy’s answer to Champagne
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé 185 NV, Champagne Our owner’s, Michael Stillman, favorite bottle of bubbles
Ruinart NV Brut Rosé 199 NV, Champagne Established in 1729 this is the very first house of Champagne ITALIAN WHITES
LIGHT & CRISP
Pieropan Soave Classico DOC 56 2016, Veneto Soave refers to the region, Garganega is the grape
Ceretto ‘Blange’ Langhe Arneis 67 2017, Piedmont Legend has it that this is where Napoleon’s bakers made their camp when his armies landed in the area
Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi DOCG 74 2017, Piedmont The cellars at Pio Cesare are located in 2,000 year old Roman ruins
Inama ‘Vigneti di Carbonare’ Soave Classico DOC 80 2017, Veneto Among the first organic producers in Soave
MINERAL & TEXTURED
Fontanabianca Langhe Arneis DOC 52 2018, Piedmont The hills of Nieve produce fruity and ethereal wines
Ronco Delle Betulle Rosazzo DOCG 68 2016, Friuli This blend features a butterfly on every label because they are all over the vineyard
Jermann ‘Vintage Tunina’ Super-Venetian 140 2013, Friuli Jermann’s meditation wine; A field blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, and Malvasia
OPULENT & RICH
Li Veli Fiano Salento 48 2017, Puglia Founded by Marquis Antonio de Viti de Marco whose goal was to make the winery into a model for the entire South of Italy
Mastroberardino Falanghina del Sannio 54 2017, Campania Piero Mastroberardino is the 10th generation family vintner
Tornatore Etna Bianco DOC 59 2018, Sicily The Tornatore family began making wines on Mount Etna in 1865
Pievalta Verdicchio di Castelli de Jesi Classico 68 2017, Marche A biodynamic white wine-making estate in the Marche
Graci Etna Bianco DOC 90 2017, Sicily Graci only produces wine from grapes that are native to Sicily, this is a blend of Carricante and Carratto ITALIAN WINES CRAFTED STATESIDE
True to whom we are, Quality Italian offers a wonderful experience by paying homage to Italian-American cuisine. In so doing, we have sourced some exemplary wines that are produced here in the United States but made from native Italian grape varieties. Below you’ll find an array of noteworthy wines that are worth a try.
WHITES
Palmina ‘Little Rascal’ Arneis 58 2015, Santa Ynez Valley Winemaker Steve Clifton first produced these wine in his basement
Massican ‘Gemina’ White Blend 79 2018, Napa Valley A unique blend of Napa Pinot Grigio and Sonoma Greco di Tufo
Arbe Garbe Bianco 88 2016, Sonoma Valley Arbe Garbe is Italian for “bad weeds” and refers to the cover crops that grow between rows of vines
ROSÉ
Waterbrook Winery Sangiovese Rosé 44 2018, Columbia Valley 100% Sangiovese in this fruit-forward rosé
Capitelles des Ferms 48 2018, France Grown at 500 meters in the Aude Valley in clay and limestone
REDS
The Don Angie Fiasco Sangiovese (1L Fiasco) 66 2014, California A private label wine named for Quality Italian Chef-Partner Angie Rito
Peju ‘Piccolo’ Red Blend 94 2016, Napa Valley This Cabernet dominant blend has a splash of estate grown Sangiovese
Long Shadows ‘Saggi’ Red Blend 104 2016, Columbia Valley This wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet, made by Italy’s famous Folinari family
Inglenook ‘Edizone Pennino’ Primitivo 118 2016, Rutherford, Napa Valley Primitivo is the Italian version of Zinfandel
Bacio Divino Cellars Sangiovese Blend 175 2015, Napa Valley Bacio Divino translates to “Divine Kiss” SAUVIGNON BLANC
Inama ‘Vulcaia Fumé’ 89 2017, Veneto, IT Vulcaia was the first wine produced by Inama
Gaja ‘Alteni di Brassica’ Langhe 225 2016, Piedmont, IT Brassica are the yellow flowers that bloom in the vineyard
Ornellaia Bianco 285 2016, Tuscany, IT Ornellaia’s white wine is made with French grapes like white Bordeaux
CADE Estate 64 2019, Napa Valley The caves at CADE Estate are carved in the shape of PlumpJack’s shield
Merry Edwards 99 2017, Russian River Valley Merry Edwards was one of the first women winemakers in California
Illumination 110 2017, Napa Valley A tiny plot of land at Quintessa produces this highly sought after wine
Spottswoode 116 2018, Napa/Sonoma County Spottswoode have been organically farming their estate since 1985
Peter Michael Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 ‘L’Après-Midi’ 2018, Knights Valley 130 ‘L’Après-Midi’ 2017, Knights Valley 145
PINOT GRIGIO & BIANCO
Alois Lageder ‘Terra Alpina’ Pinot Bianco 44 2018, Alto-Adige, IT Pinot Bianco has been grown in Alto Adige since the 19th century
Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio 56 2017, Veneto, IT Pinot Grigio is referred to as Pinot Gris in Alsace and the US
Venica & Venica Pinot Grigio 60 2018, Friuli, IT Organically farmed on the Italian/Slovenian border
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio 64 2017, Friuli, IT Livio Felluga lived to the ripe old age of 102
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 70 2017, Alto Adige, IT Still the most popular-selling Pinot Grigio in the world CHARDONNAY
Borgo del Tiglio 115 2014, Friuli, IT Wine Spectator called this estate, ‘one of the best in the world’ Gaja Italy’s best known red wine producer also dabbles in white wines ‘Rossj-Bass’ 2017, Piedmont, IT 195 ‘Gaia & Rey’ 2017, Piedmont, IT 440
Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch 62 2017, Napa Valley, CA Ulysses S. Grant gave this plot of land to E.J. Church after the civil war Joyce Vineyards ‘Submarine Canyon’ 68 2017, Monterey, CA The submarine canyon in Monterey Bay is more than a mile deep Antica 86 2017, Napa Valley, CA The name Antica comes from the words Antinori and California Patz & Hall ‘Dutton Ranch’ 90 2017, Russian River Valley A celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard wines LIOCO ‘SoCo’ Chardonnay 96 2018, Sonoma Coast, CA Conceived by two somms in the alley behind Spago Beverly Hills Lingua Franca ‘AVTI’ 104 2016, Willamette Valley, OR A Burgundian style Chardonnay Cakebread The Cakebread ancestors were bakers of ‘cake brede’ in England 2018, Napa Valley, CA 115 ‘Reserve’ 2015, Napa Valley, CA 155 Stony Hill Vineyard 126 2013, Napa Valley So in demand it’s been sold by private mailing list since 1954 Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad Reserve’ 130 2016, Willamette Valley, OR The Evenstads began making award-winning wine in the early 1990s Ridge ‘Monte Bello Vineyard’ 134 2014, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA In 1885 an Italian doctor bought Monte Bello Ridge to start this winery Far Niente 150 2018, Napa Valley, CA The estate has over 250 acres of land in Napa & Coombsville Raen ‘Charles Ranch’ 190 2016, Fort Ross-Seaview, CA Carlo & Dante Mondavi’s ode to white Burgundy Peter Michael Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ 2017, Knights Valley 200 ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ 2016, Knights Valley 220 ‘Belle Côte’ 2017, Knights Valley 230 ITALIAN REDS: NORTHWEST
E. Pira by Chiara Boschis The Barolo Boys named Chiara as “Superwoman” Langhe Nebbiolo 2017, Piedmont 94 ‘Cannubi’ Barolo 2016, Piedmont 275
Castello di Nieve Barbaresco 112 2016, Piedmont Nebbiolo grapes are pressed and stored in wooden vats for two years
Sandrone Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d’Alba 140 2017, Piedmont, IT Historic Nebbiolo started in the 70’s in their family’s garage
Fantino Declassified Barolo Riserva and Single Vineyard Barolo Riserva ‘Laboro Disobedient’ Langhe Nebbiolo 2014, Piedmont 126 ‘Cascina Dardi-Bussia’ Barolo 2012, Piedmont 148
Prunotto Barolo 130 2014, Piedmont, IT Owned by the Antinori sisters Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia
Domenico Clerico “Modernist” Barolo from renowned winemaker and grape grower Barolo 2016, Piedmont 128 Barolo 2013, Piedmont 180 ‘Pajana’ Barolo 2013, Piedmont 200 ‘Ciabot Mentin Ginestra’ Barolo 2013, Piedmont 220 ‘Per Cristina’ Barolo 2008, Piedmont 280
Aldo Conterno Barolo 195 2013, Piedmont, IT An estate that focuses on single vineyard efforts
Elio Altare Elio was one of the first Barolo producers to use French Oak Barriques ‘Arborina’ Barolo 2015, Piedmont 215 ‘Cerretta’ Barolo Riserva 2012, Piedmont 240
Gaja 5 generations of Gajas have been making wine in Piedmont since 1859 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Piedmont 360 ‘Sperss’ Barolo 2014, Piedmont 420
QUEENS OF ITALIAN WINES
Barbaresco has long been known the Queen of Italian wines. “Queen” Barbaresco has elegance and finesse. Here we have chosen our favorite Barbarescos crafted by women.
Prunotto 2016 108 The Antinori sisters Alessi, Allegra, and Alberia run this estate
Bruno Giacosa ‘Santo Stefano di Nieve’ 2011 350 Bruno passed the winery onto his daughter, Bruna, in 2006
Gaja 2012 435 Gaja ‘Costa Russi’ 2014 825 Angelo’s daughter Gaia Gaja is the 5th generation producer VERTICALS & HORIZONTALS (ITALY)
GAJA Angelo Gaja is a name synonymous with the best wine in Italy. While he was considered a contrarian in his early years, he has now inspired a new generation of Italian winemakers with his modern style.
2013 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe, Cabernet Sauvignon 360 2012 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe, Cabernet Sauvignon 410 2011 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe, Cabernet Sauvignon 500 2010 ‘Darmagi’ Langhe, Cabernet Sauvignon 450 2014 ‘Sperss’ Barolo 420 2000 ‘Sperss’ Barolo 760 2014 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 825 2013 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 800 2011 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 720 2010 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 750 2008 ‘Costa Russi’ Barbaresco 780
VALDICAVA Valdicava is located on the slopes of Montosoli, perhaps Montalcino’s most reknown site. Owner Vincenzo Abruzzese’s ancestors once worked this land as sharecroppers. Only later did they do well enough to buy the 300 hectares of the land they used to work.
2013 Brunello di Montalcino 295 2012 Brunello di Montalcino 305 2010 Brunello di Montalcino 320 2010 ‘Madonna del Piano’ Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 740 2006 Brunello di Montalcino 460 2004 Brunello di Montalcino 450
TIGNANELLO The most famous wine in the Antinori portfolio, Tignanello was the first Sangiovese-based wine to be aged in new French barriques. Only bottled in favorable vintages, the wine displays flavors of cherries, liquorice, vanilla, chocolate, finishing off with great length and finesse.
2016 245 2008 740 2015 265 2006 350 2010 340 2007 450
SOLAIA Solaia is the name of the very best vineyard within the Tignanello estate. The wine is made from the very best Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese grapes and is only made in superior vintages. The wine is fuller-bodied than Tignanello with notes of plum, blackberry, blueberry, chocolate, cassis, and fresh cut herbs.
2016 655 2006 600 2015 695 2005 775 2014 550
GUADO AL TASSO Guado al Tasso takes its name from a curious phenomenon: at the estate it is often possible to spot badgers crossing the fords of the streams which run through the property. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc create a wine that is complex and fruity, spicy and fragrant with notes of tobacco, coffee, leather, and ripe berries.
2016 210 2005 275 2013 250 2004 300
FONTODI ‘FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE’ Produced from certified organic grapes, picked by hand, chosen with care, and vinified in a way that exalts the character of the region. Sangiovese aged in French Oak barriques for 24 months creates a rich wine with a bouquet of dark cherries, violets, plums, and spice.
2013 260 2006 335 2010 310 2004 390 2007 315 ITALIAN REDS: NORTHEAST
Inama ‘Piu’ Carmenère 69 2016, Veneto Some think Carmenere only grows in Chile, it has grown in Italy for years Secondo Marco Amarone della Valpolicella 182 2011, Veneto Marco Speri hails from one of Italy’s legendary winemaking familes Giuseppe Quintarelli Giusseppe Quintarelli was legendarily known as the Maestro del Veneto ‘Ca’ del Merlo’ Merlot Blend 2010, Veneto 199 Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2011, Veneto 230 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto 715 Romano Dal Forno Founder Romano Dal Forno is known locally as “The Grape King” Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto 225 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2013, Veneto 750
ITALIAN REDS: CENTRAL
Monte Bernardi ‘Retromarcia’ Chianti Classico 59 2016, Tuscany Retromarcia means “to back up” or “to reverse”
Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico 64 2017, Tuscany Each year the label depicts and endangered species of bird Scacciadiavoli Montefalco di Sagrantino 94 2015, Umbria Scacciadiavoli, named after a local exorcist, means ‘to banish the devils’ Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Reserva 110 2017, Tuscany Four generations united in Volpaia’s dream that was built in 900 AD
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 88 2017, Tuscany 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes make up this beauty Binomio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 118 2015, Abruzzo Named for the Africa-Binomio Montepulciano grape clone Casadei ‘Filare’ Cabernet Franc 136 2015, Tuscany Made by a Tuscan, Stefano Casadei, and a Californian, Fred Cline Antinori Brunello di Montalcino Antinori’s Brunellos are not to be missed ‘Vigna Ferrovia’ Riserva 2012, Tuscany 315 ‘Vigna Ferrovia’ Riserva 2013, Tuscany 285 ‘Vigna Ferrovia’ Riserva 2009, Tuscany 350 Gaja ‘Pieve Santa Restituta’ Brunello di Montalcino 200 2014, Tuscany, IT A stellar Brunello from the famed Barbaresco producer Biondi-Santi The OG Super-Tuscan and the first Brunello Rosso di Montalcino 2015, Tuscany 250 Brunello di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany 395 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino The proprietors ancestors used to work the land as sharecroppers Brunello di Montalcino 2013, Tuscany 295 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2010, Tuscany 740 SUPER TUSCAN
Tenuta di Arceno Super Tuscan blends are made up of non-indigenous Italian grape ‘Il Fauno’ 2016, Tuscany 76 ‘Arcanum’ 2011, Tuscany 175 Le Macchioli Bolgheri Rosso 2018, Tuscany 92 Among the region’s pioneers that contributed to Bolgheri’s growing fame Tenuta di Biserno ‘Il Pino di Biserno’ 2015, Tuscany 162 Lodovico Antinori, founder of Ornellaia, is the master behind this wine Tua Rita ‘Redigaffi’ 2017, Tuscany 499 The winery has received cult-like status since its inception in ‘84 Grattamacco Exceptional wine produced from a tiny 10 hecatare vineyard Bolgheri Superiore 2014, Tuscany 270 Bolgheri Superiore 2013, Tuscany 311 Bolgheri Superiore 2011, Tuscany 330 Bibi Graetz This former artist is now considered Italy’s most ingenious winemaker ‘Soffocone di Vincigliata’ 2012, Tuscany 120 ‘Testamatta’ 2015, Tuscany 185 Tenuta San Guido From 1948 to 1967 this wine was made strictly for home consumption ‘Guidalberto’ 2018, Tuscany 140 ‘Sassicaia’ Bolgheri Superiore 2016, Tuscany 440 Gaja Ca’ Marcanda ‘Magari’ Bolgheri 155 2017, Tuscany, IT The word ‘Magari’ means: ‘if only,’ ‘would that it were true,’ ‘perhaps’ Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia’s philosophy is excellence at all levels ‘Le Serre Nuove’ Bolgheri 2017, Tuscany 185 ‘Ornellaia’ Bolgheri Superiore 2016, Tuscany 450 Luce Della Vite 250 2014, Tuscany, IT A wine created by Robert Mondavi and the Frescobaldi family Fontodi ‘Flaccianello della Pieve’ 260 2013, Tuscany, IT The best grapes from the best vineyards aged for 2 years in French Oak
MARCHESE ANTINORI SUPER TUSCANS
The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries. However in 1971, Piero Antinori decided to break with Tuscan tradition and began making a new style of wines. Using modern winemaking techniques, French barriques for maturation, and non-indigenous grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Piero created wines so highly praised by critics they became known as “Super Tuscans”. Still today the Antinori family’s wines from Tenuta Tignanello and Tenuta Guado Al Tasso are some of the most highly prized Super Tuscan wines in all of Italy!
Guado Al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore 2016 210 You can spot badgers or “tasso” on the estate where the vines grow for this wine
Tignanello 2016 245 This was Italy’s first wine to be aged in new French oak barriques
Solaia 2016 665 Cabernet dominant wine from a tiny hilltop parcel of the estate where the energy of the sun radiates
Guado Al Tasso ‘Matarocchio’ Bolgheri Superiore 2015 700 This nearly impossible to find single-vineyard and single-varietal Cabernet Franc was flown in from Italy just for Quality Italian ITALIAN REDS: SOUTH AND ISLANDS
Tormaresca ‘Neprica’ 47 2016, Puglia Named for the many towers that line the coast of the Adriatic Sea
Rivera ‘Il Falcone’ Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva 89 2012, Puglia Castel del Monte was built in 1240 and still fascinates scholars today
Donnafugata ‘Mille e una Notte’ 168 2016, Sicily Eclectic wines based on Nero d’Avola designed to showcase the forward thinking of Sicily
Mastroberardino ‘Radici’ Taurasi 135 2015, Campania The aglianico grape is known for its ripe fruit and white pepper notes
Giovanni Montisci ‘Barrosu’ Cannonau di Sardegna 155 2016, Sardinia Cannonau is known as Grenache in France and Garnacha in Spain
Tornatore ‘Trimarchisa’ Etna Rosso 165 2015, Sicily Located on Mt. Etna, Europe’s biggest and most active volcano
PINOT NOIR
Truchard 76 2017, Carneros, CA He started in the wine business after his wife slipped on a grape
Ken Wright Cellars ‘Tanager Cellars’ 80 2015, Willamette Valley, OR Ken is a pioneer in Willamette Valley winemaking
Silvio Jermann ‘Red Angel on Moonlight’ 99 2016, Friuli, IT One of the pioneers in of Friuli wine
Robert Sinskey Vineyards 105 2015, Los Carneros, CA 100% certified organic and Biodynamic wines
St. Innocent ‘Freedom Hill” 115 2015, Willamette Valley, OR When this property was foundedthe production was only 600cs
Flowers Walt and Joan Flowers were former nursery owners in Bucks County, PA 2018, Sonoma Coast 126 ‘Camp Meeting Ridge’ 2012, Sonoma Coast 195
Littorai ‘Les Larmes’ 131 2017, Anderson Valley Burgundians nicknamed winemaker Ted Lemon “Le Comte de Citron”
Rochioli 170 2017, Russian River Valley The Rochioli family emigrated from Italy to California in the early 1900s
Hanzell 190 2013, Sonoma Valley Founder JD Zellerbach was Eisenhower’s Ambassador to Italy
Kosta Browne Master Sommelier Fred Dame’s favorite California Pinot Noir 2017, Sta. Rita Hills 216 ‘Cerise Vineyard’ 2017, Anderson Valley 260
Peter Michael Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 ‘Le Moulin Rouge’ 2017, Santa Lucia Highlands 225 ‘Le Caprice’ 2017, Fort Ross-Seaview 250 NAPA VALLEY CULT CABERNET
After Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars won the famous “Judgment of Paris” in 1976 beating out the best classified wines of Bordeaux, wine enthusiasts all over the world began to take notice of the exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon coming out of the Napa Valley. The 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of the Napa Valley “Cult Cabernets”; super-premium wines made in tiny quantities and sold via secret mailing lists. Here we have listed a collection of our favorites.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ‘S.L.V.’ 2016, Stag’s Leap District 255 ‘Fay’ 2014, Stag’s Leap District 325 ‘Cask 23’ 2013, Stag’s Leap District 480
Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Georges de Latour’ 2015, Rutherford 260
PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Oakville 265 ‘Reserve’ 2015, Oakville 599
Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Howell Mountain 280
Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Rutherford 290
Quintessa 2016, Rutherford 299
Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Benchland Select’ 2016, Napa Valley 300 ‘Dancing Bear Ranch’ 2015, Howell Mountain 325 ‘Dancing Bear Ranch’ 2014, Howell Mountain 305
Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Coombsville 330
Antica Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Townsend’ 2012, Atlas Peak 350
Ovid ‘Experiment C4.6’ 2016, Napa Valley 355 2015, Napa Valley 590
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, St. Helena 360
Continuum 2015, Napa Valley 365
CADE ‘Reserve’ 2016, Howell Mountain 385
Peter Michael ‘Au Paradis’ 2014, Oakville 390
Dominus 2016, Yountville 399 NEW WORLD CABERNET & RED BLENDS
Donati Family Vineyards 59 2015, Claret Paicines Donati has their own AVA on California’s Central Coast
Duckhorn ‘Decoy’ Red Blend 68 2018, Sonoma County Duckhorn celebrated their 40th harvest in 2018
Hess Collection ‘Allomi’ 79 2017, Napa Valley This 210 acre vineyard is sustainably farmed
Leviathan Red Blend 89 2017, North Coast A new project from Screaming Eagle Winemaker, Andy Erickson Robert Sinskey 100% certified organic and Biodynamic wines ‘POV’ Red Blend 2014, Carneros 110 ‘Marcien’ Red Blend 2011, Carneros 220
Orin Swift ‘Mercury Head’ Cabernet 210 2017, Napa Valley Winemaker Dave Phinney fell in love with wine while visiting Flore
Conn Creek ‘Anthology’ 116 2014, Napa Valley A blend created from some of Napa’s finest vineyards & AVAs
Faust by Quintessa 120 2017, Napa Valley The younger sibling from the Quintessa family Antica The name Antica comes from the words Antinori and California 2015, Napa Valley 130 2005, Napa Valley 200
Long Shadows ‘Feather’ 138 2017, Columbia Valley Randy Dunn brings his expertise and artistry to this Washington Club
Jordan Cabernet 148 2015, Alexander Valley Winemaker Rob Davis has been at the helm since the very beginning
Col Solare Red Blend 150 2016, Red Mountain, Columbia Valley A collaboration between the Antinori Family and Chateau Ste. Michelle Silver Oak Using only barrels of American White Oak to age their wines 2015, Alexander Valley 155 2014, Napa Valley 220
Cakebread 160 2016, Napa Valley Jack & Delores Cakebread started this family-run vineyard in 1973
Vocal Vineyards ‘Bates Ranch’ 165 2016, Santa Cruz Mountains Grown on own-rooted vines that were planted back in 1969
Paradigm 172 2015, Oakville, Napa Valley Heidi Barrett is one of the most highly acclaimed winemakers in Napa
Ingelnook 178 2015, Rutherford, Napa Valley Gustav Niebaum built this Napa estate to rival Europe’s finest NEW WORLD CABERNET & RED BLENDS CONTINUED
Caymus Chuck Wagner built his empire on the back of this Cabernet 2018, Napa Valley 185 ‘Special Selection’ 2015, Napa Valley 315
Nickel & Nickel Single vineyard and single varietal all of the time! ‘Branding Iron’ 2017, Oakville, Napa Valley 195 ‘State Ranch’ 2017, Yountville, Napa Valley 215 ‘Rock Cairn’ 2016, Oakville, Napa Valley 255
Overture by Opus One Red Blend 199 MV, Napa Valley Until now Overture could only be purchased by visiting the winery
Peter Michael Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 ‘L’Esprit des Pavots’ Red Blend 2014, Knights Valley 210 ‘Les Pavots’ Red Blend 2015, Knights Valley 400 ‘Les Pavots’ Red Blend 2014, Knights Valley 386
Leonetti Cellar 262 2016, Walla Walla Leonetti was Walla Walla’s first commerical winery
Quilceda Creek 389 2015, Columbia Valley, WA Washington State’s signature Cabernet
Verite ‘La Joie’ Red Blend 650 2014, Sonoma County This Sonoma Cabernet is inspired by the wines of Paulliac VERTICALS & HORIZONTALS (USA)
PATZ & HALL PINOT NOIR Great wines capture the essence of great vineyards. Patz & Hall has established long-term relationships with the very best small, family- owned Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine growers in California to create over twenty sought after single-vineyard wines.
2013 ‘Jenkin’s Ranch’ Sonoma Coast 170 2013 ‘Chenoweth Ranch’ Russian River Valley 180 2016 ‘Hyde Vineyard’ Carneros 190 2016 ‘Gap’s Crown’ Sonoma Coast 200 2014 ‘Pisoni Vineyard’ Santa Lucia Highlands 220
JORDAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON Tom Jordan, had his ah-ha moment sipping a glass of Château Latour and so modeled his wines to match Latour’s elegance, power, and beauty. In 1972 he founded the winery that bears his name and today, winemaker Rob Davis who has been there since day one is still at the helm – the only winemaker in California to be working at one single winery for 45+ years.
2015 148 2005 200 2012 190 2004 215 2008 220 2002 225 2007 250
SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON The family behind Silver Oak Winery has deep roots in Denver and has been creating award winning Cabernets on over 400 acres in the Napa and Alexander Valleys since 1972. Silver Oak’s signature style comes from their commitment to only using New American White Oak to age their wine.
2014 220 2008 280 2007 425 2005 440 2003 465
JOSEPH PHELPS ‘INSIGNIA’ In 1973, Phelps bought a 600-acre cattle ranch just outside St. Helena, and began planting vineyards and building a winery. In 1974, the first vintage of Insignia was produced. Insignia, comprised of the best grapes from Phelps Vineyards, was the first proprietary “Meritage” blend produced in California.
2015 480 2008 500 2014 420 2007 600
OPUS ONE When Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi founded Opus One, they dreamt of creating a legendary wine that would transcend generations. The blend changes slightly each year, but the wine is always recognizable by the silky structure and balance of power and finesse.
2016 500 2014 540 2013 650 2007 700 2006 640
SHAFER VINEYARDS Shafer Vineyards is one of California’s true Cult wines. Shafer’s Hillside Estate Vineyard is 54 acres on steep, amphitheater-like, rocky outcroppings and knolls. This is a significant reason for the intense flavors achieved by the Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon.
2013 ‘Hillside Select’ 525 2011 ‘Hillside Select’ 450 2010 ‘Hillside Select’ 500 2009 ‘Hillside Select’ 550 2008 ‘Hillside Select’ 600 2007 ‘Hillside Select’ 700 MEAT MARKET If there were any cardinal rules in our “Meat and Potato” business, the phrase “Steak goes best with Cabernet” would probably be one of them. This may have been true when our founder, Alan Stillman opened Smith & Wollensky back in the 1970’s. However, much has happened in the world of wine since then. So this begs the question: Is this Steak = Cabernet rule still the golden rule? In this section we call the Meat Market, our team has hand-picked a short but diverse list of wines that will work well with any of our cuts of steak.
Pride 2016 Merlot Napa / Sonoma 104 Formerly known as Summit Ranch, Pride Mountain Vineyards is a 235 acre estate that sits at the very top of Spring Mountain on the border of Napa and Sonoma at an elevation of 2,100 feet. Being on the mountain top gives the vines desirable Southern exposure. This Mountain Merlot is full bodied with ripe fruit aromas of blackberry, along with chocolate, spice and graphite.
Giovanni Montisci ‘Barrosu’ 2016 Cannonau di Sardegna Sardinia 155 Giovanni Montisci’s Cannonau is meticulously and organically farmed from 80 year old vines at 650 meters of elevation. Previously selling his grapes in bulk, Giovanni decided to make his own wine for the first time in 2004 and since then he has earned a cult-like following for his powerful and distinctive wines. The wine is rich and complex with notes of ripe red fruit and Mediterranean herbs.
Paradigm 2016 Cabernet Franc Oakville, Napa 160 Paradigm is made by former Screaming Eagle Winemaker Heidi Peterson-Barrett on a 50 acre parcel of land right next door to the Screaming Eagle estate. For the Paradigm wines, Heidi does everything from grape to bottle by hand in a meticulous fashion. This Cabernet Franc has a plush mouthfeel with flavors of ripe blueberries, black tea, cedar, and peppery spice.
Secondo Marco 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Veneto 182 The Speri family is one of Italy’s legendary winemaking families and helped create the very first Amarone wines. Amarone is made from grapes that are air-dried and raisnated. The wine is aged in large oak botti for at least 6 years! This creates a full-bodied wine with elegant texture and flavors of cooked fruit.
Duckhorn ‘Three Palms Vineyard’ 2016 Merlot Napa 230 Duckhorn is the pioneer winery for producing Merlot in the Napa Valley and have been making Merlot from the legendary Three Palms Vineyard since 1978. Honored as Wine Spector’s “Wine of the Year,” this wine always receives rave reviews from critics. Rich and concentrated with velvety tannis and complex aromas and flavors of huckleberry, plum, cherry, blueberry, fig, rose, and cocoa.
Cayuse ‘Cailloux’ 2017 Syrah Walla Walla, Washington 250 Cayuse ‘Bionic Frog’ 2017 Syrah Walla Walla, Washington 330 Cayuse is a domaine located in the Walla Walla Valley. Over the past 20 years, French Winemaker Christophe Baron, has made it his mission to craft food-friendly wines of incredible depth, individuality and character from fruit grown biodynamic farming methods. The wines are critically-lauded each year.
Sine Qua Non ‘Ratsel’ 2016 Syrah California 390 Sine Qua Non ‘The Hated Hunter’ 2017 Syrah California 420 Sine Qua Non ‘The Gorgeous Victim’ 2017 Grenache California 420 Sine Qua Non ‘Eleven Confessions’ 2016 Grenache Sta. Rita Hills 575 Elaine and Manfred Krankl have reached superstardom with their tiny production and even harder to find wines. Robert Parker called these his “unicorn wines”. The Syrahs are powerful and dense with aromas of plum, cherry, lavender, violets, spice, cassis, chocolate, and anise. The Grenaches are lighter in body but still concentrated with notes of black raspberries, dried herbs, vanilla, and licorice.
Colgin IX Estate 2012 Syrah Napa 450 Colgin is sold only to select restaurants and individual clients who are fortunate enough to be on their mailing list. Robert Parker says the Colgin IX Estate is “as close to a viticultural nirvana as I’ve ever seen.” Grapes are grown on southeast facing slopes on the estate high atop Pritchard Hill in Napa. This wine is voluptuous and savory with notes of acacia, blackberry, pepper, and coffee.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1996 Paulliac, 1er Cru Bordeaux 1950 Technically there is Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine, but it’s blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc and this wine list would be incomplete without at least one first growth. Mouton Rothschild is the only wine to be elevated to first growth status since 1855. With 20+ years of cellaring, the wine is ready to drink now. It is an iron fist in a velvet glove; opulent and dense, with silky smooth tannins, and aromas of cherry, blackberry, and mint. MAGNUMS (1.5L)
Paolo Scavino Barolo 300 2015, Piedmont, IT
Boroli Barolo 315 2007, Piedmont, IT
Rivetto ‘Zio Nando’ Barbera d’Alba 348 2011, Piedmont, IT
Tignanello 490 2016, Tuscany, IT
Gaja Barbaresco 950 2016, Piedmont, IT
Solaia 1060 2014, Tuscany, IT
Solaia 1600 2015, Tuscany, IT
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 240 2016, Napa Valley, CA
Duckhorn Merlot 245 2016, Napa Valley, CA
Paul Hobbs ‘Crossbarn’ Cabernet Sauvignon 255 2015, Napa Valley, CA
Goldeneye by Duckhorn Pinot Noir 265 2016, Anderson Valley, CA
Ken Wright ‘Canary Hill’ Pinot Noir 275 2016, Willamette Valley, OR
Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad’ Pinot Noir 300 2015, Willamette Valley, OR
Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon 350 2014, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA
CADE Cabernet Sauvignon 500 2013, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA
Quintessa 590 2015, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA
Continuum 720 2014, Napa Valley, CA
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 752 2009, Napa Valley, CA
Sine Qua Non ‘Ratsel’ Syrah 1050 2016 California
Hundred Acre “Few & Far Between” Cabernet Sauvignon 3400 2012, Calistoga, Napa Valley, CA
DOUBLE MAGNUMS (3L)
Vietti ‘Perbacco’ Langhe Nebbiolo 410 2016, Piedmont, IT
Castellare di Castellina ‘I Sodi di S. Niccolo’ Red Blend 850 2013, Tuscany, IT
Altesino ‘Montosoli’ Brunello di Montalcino 965 2013, Tuscany, IT
Vietti ‘Lazzarito’ Barolo 1800 2014, Piedmont, IT
Rodney Strong ‘Symmetry’ Red Blend 510 2014, Alexander Valley, CA
Duckhorn Merlot 560 2016, Napa Valley, CA
Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 725 2014, Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, CA