January 15, 2021 WINE CELLAR BUBBLES
LUNARIA ORSOGNA RAMORO, ANCESTRAL, PRODOTTO, ITALY SHAMAN 15, CHAMPAGNE, MARGUET, GRAN CRU, FRANCE … 2018 … 44 95 Organic Pinot Grigio Sparkling 67 % Pinot Noir - 33 % Chardonnay * * red berries notes with remarkable feel of strawberry. Long and * Elegant stone fruit and spice on the nose, with fruit and a mineral pleasant finish core to the palate
BRUNO PAILLARD, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE … 95 FOREAU, VOUVRAY, FRANCE 2012 … 75 "Première Cuvée" Brut Champagne Chenin Blanc * Hints of red fruits, cherries, raspberries, in addition to background * Dry sparkling, rich and complex in the mouth, with pear, quince, of exotic fruits. and a deep, earthy minerality.
ROGER COULON, BLANCDE NOIR, MILLESIME, CHAMPAGNE, BARNAUT, GRAND CRU BOUZY, BLANC DE NOIR, FRANCE 2012 … 145 CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE … 125 Rainier cherry, acacia, plums, redcurrant, dried black Small red berry, dried herbs, crushed flowers and raspberry, and honeysuckle glide out of the glass spice fill out the wine`s frame effortlessly
WHITE & ROSE
ROSES ROSES, ROSATO ALTO MINCIO, ITALY 2018 … 40 BRANCO VULCANICO, AZORES, PORTUGAL 2018 corvina veronese, lagrein, rondinella 50% Arintp de Azores, 50% Verdelho * well balance/ refreshing/ white peach/ good mineral sensations. * fresh & bright/ unctuous/ dense/ evoking liquid minerals/ citrus/ vibrant acidity CHATEAU PRADEAUX, COTES DE PREVENCE, FRANCE 2019 … $60 WESZELI 'LANGENLOIS', AUSTRIA, 2017 … 13/48. From organic grapes, refreshing and crisp with notes Grüner Veltliner of white fruits. * green pear / touch of bright lemon/ acidity/ white pepper
XISTO ILIMITADO TINTO, DOURO, PORTUGAL, 2019 … 65 ITS AS MENDI 7, BIZKAIKO TXAKOLINA, SPAIN 2016 … 68 sustainably farmed vineyards planted from 1960 to Txakolina Blend 1980 in schist soil * a selection of grapes from different parcels of vineyards using * bright garnet/ wet stone/ lush palate/ violet/ bright acidity precision viticulture techniques
PORTAL DA CALÇADA 'RESERVA', VINHO VERDE, 2018 … 36 DO FERREIRO, RÍAS BAIXAS, SPAIN 2017 … 56 loureiro/ arinto/ azal/ trajadura Albariño * concentrated fruits/ vibrant minerality/ racy notes of citrus * crisp/ saline minerality/ hints of lime & white peach
’ DO FERREIRO, CEPES VELLAS, RÍAS BAIXAS, SPAIN 2018 … 85 CHRISTOPHE BUISSON, SAINT-ROMAIN, BURGUNDY, FRANCE Albarino 2013 … 90 * one of spain’s iconic white wines/ effervescent/ good acidity/ wet Chardonnay stone/ incredible depth/ peach/ crushed strawberries * partially aged in oak barrels, classic & generous RED PORTUGAL
QUINTA DO VALLADO, DOURO, PORTUGAL 2016 … 36 JULIAN REYNOLDS, RESERVE, ALENTEJO, 2011 … 56 Touriga Nacional/ Tinta Roriz/ Touriga Franca Alicante Bouschet /Trincadeira / Touriga Nacional * concentrated dried dark fruit/ violets/ black pepper * elegant & fresh, round, ripe & full-bodied tannis, long & persistent finish COLOSSAL RESERVA, LISBOA, 2015 … 42 Touriga Nacional/ Syrah/ Tinta Roriz QUINTA DOS MURCAS VV47, DOURO, 2012 … 175 * ripe black fruit & spicy, smooth tannins & long finish Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz QUINTA DA PEDRA CAVADA 'GRANDE RESERVA', DOURO 2012 * Rich and structured wine, bold tannins, black plum and berry … 109 flavors. Touriga Nacional/ Touriga Franca/ Tinta Roriz * complex, lush aromas, rich texture, & a long, vibrant finish HERDADE DO ESPORÃO , AB, ALENTEJO, 2012 … 120 Alicante Bouschet QUINTA DA FONTE SOUTO, VINHA DO SOUTO, ALENTEJO, * an aromatic nose of black plum, raspberry and black tea leaves, dry 2017 … 125 mid body and acidity Alicante Bouschet, Syrah * Beautiful floral hints with notes of roses, Beautiful floral hints with PRATS & SYMINGTON 'CHRYSEIA', DOURO 2014 … 140 notes of roses Touriga Nacional/ Touriga Franca * notes of toasted spices, black pepper, & persistent black fruits RED SPAIN
FRONTAURA CRIANZA, TORO, 2011 … 65 CELESTE CRIANZA, MAGNUM, 2008 … 108 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) Ribera Del Duero * intense red, complex hidden aromas, long & balanced finish * This wine's blackberry, grilled meat and olive aromas are a bit rustic. It's honest on the palate, with stewed fruit, spiced plum and FRONTAURA CRIANZA, TORO, MAGNUM, 2008 … 120 herbal flavors ... 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) * intense, complex hidden aromas, lingering balanced notes CLOS ALZINA, COSTERS DEL PRIORAT, 2016 … 125 100% samsó, old vines VIÑA MEIN TINTO CLÁSICO, D.O. RIBEIRO DEL DUERO 2016 … * powerful at the same time fine with a well integrated acidity, 76 allocated wine from Priorate Caiño Longo/ Brancellao/ Tintilla * light body, berries flavor, light pepper, easy drinking BODEGAS REMELLURI 'LA GRANJA' GRAN RESERVA, RIOJA, 2009 … 162 MATARROMERA 'CRIANZA', RIBERA DEL DUERO, 2013 … 79 Tempranillo/ Garnacha/ Graciano Tempranillo * only produced on exceptional vintages, remains in barrel for 7 years * aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, intense & powerful, notes minimum of concentrated black fruits CONDE DE HERVÍAS, RIOJA, 2009 … 119 ’ ERIAL, TF COSECHA, RIBERA DEL DUERO, 2015 … 76 Tempranillo/ Graciano Tempranillo * velvety & vibrant notes of ripe blackberries & rose petal, complex & * balsamic, eucalyptus, woody, with pepper & cloves notes lengthy
LOPEZ DE HARO, GRAN RESERVA, RIOJA 2009 … 90 ’ PRESTIGIO, DE MATARROMERA, RIBERA DEL DUERO, 2012 … Tempranillo/ Graciano 125 * Notes of fig/ chocolate/ berries/ raisins/ aged 30 months in French 100% Tempranillo oak and American Oak barrels. * ripe black fruit & bold green herb carry through to a long finish RED REST OF THE WORLD
REGIS BOUVIER 'EN MONTRE CUL', BOURGOGNE, FRANCE FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS, NAPA VALLEY, CA. 2018 … 2017 … 65 42/HALF BOTTLE Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvignon * complex & meaty, balanced tannins, notes of leather, dried flowers, * stuctured & food-worthy, with elegant notes of spice & plush dark & dark fruits fruit
’ MARCHESI INCISA, DALLALTO DOCG, ITALIA 2014 … 75 ’ FAILLA, ESTATE VINYARD FORT ROSS, SYRAH, SONOMA, CA. Barolo 2018 … 125 * Nebbiolo grape, dry with good tannins, excellent wine Black cherry, espresso, licorice, spice and savory inflections blast out of the glass. SAINT COSME, CROZES-HERMITAGE, FRANCE, 2017 … 83 * allocacated 100% Serine (Heirloom Syrah) * smoked bacon, blackberry, white pepper, incense. Bottled without FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS, PINOT NOIR, CARNEROS, CA. 2016 filtration … 70 fresh raspberries and tart cherries, with subtle hints SAINT COSME "LE CLAUX", GIGONDAS, FRANCE, 2017 … 254 of vanilla & baking spice Grenache/Syrah * * grapes harvested from century old vines, yield a wine with CHATEAU BUENA VISTA, NAPA VALLEY, CA. 2015 … 88 unmatched elegance & finesse Cabernet Sauvignon * a cascade of fresh black cherry & cassis, backed by firm yet elegant 1ER CRU- "LES ANGLES", DOMAIN LOUIS BOILLOT & FILS, structure VOLNAY, BOURGOGNE, FRANCE … 165 Pinot Noir ALICANTE IGT, COSTA TOSCANA, ITALY, 2018 … 75 * lovely expressive style, full of juicy fruit and beautifully balanced. Alicante Nero (Grenache or Cannonau) * * notes of exotic berries, dusty gravel, peppercorns & dried herbs VALVARA, CASTELLO DI BOLGHERI, BOLGHERI, ITALY 2017 … 64 TAPIZ 'BLACK TEARS', MENDOZA, ARGENTINA 2013 … 88 Cab Sauvignon/ Merlot/ Cab Franc/ Petit Verdot Malbec * * lust, dark fruit & bold earth, accented by notes of wild herbs * lush blackberry/ plum on the palate, melding beautifully with the spice of well-integrated oak PELLEGRINI, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CA. 2016 … 56 Pinot Noir * fresh foundation/ orange pee/ wild strawberry/ black tea