Bottled Wines
Sparkling
314 Korbel Brut (sonoma county) NV 187ml 12
313 Prosecco, Isotta Manzoni “Cuvée Giuliana” (veneto) NV 28
312 Rotari Brut Rosé (trentino) 2013 54
311 Contratto “Millesimato” Pas Dosé (piemonte) 2012 79
Don’t overlook the 2013 vintage Brut Rosé from Rotari (Bin 312) just because you might not be celebrating a special occasion. Sparkling wines are extremely food-friendly and food-flexible.
Rosé
307 Rosé, M. Chapoutier “Belleruche” (côtes-du-rhône) 2016 34
442 Negroamaro Rosato, cantele (puglia) 2017 38
White Italian Varietals
304 Cuvée Bianco, Castelfeder “Mont Mès” (trentino – alto adige) 2016 34
302 Moscato d’Asti, Cantine Povero “Campo del Palio” (piemonte) NV 34
303 Vermentino, Masseria Borgo dei Trulli (puglia) 2016 34
443 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Borgate (abruzzo) 2016 38
451 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Indigenous (marche) 2016 39
450 Pinot Grigio, Bertani “Velante” (veneto) 2016 44
452 Soave, Tenuta Santa Maria “Lepia” (veneto) 2016 46
306 Sauvignon Blanc, Castelfeder “Raif” (trentino – alto adige) 2016 48
400 Falanghina, Terredora “Corte di Giso” (campania) 2016 52
411 Gavi di Gavi, Fontanafredda (piemonte) 2016 59
462 Chardonnay, Planeta (sicilia) 2017 97
The 2016 Vermentino from Masseria Borga (Bin 304) is the perfect opportunity to step out of your comfort zone. With its voluptuous mouthfeel, juicy ripeness and a fresh, crisp finish, this wine can please everyone from Pinot Grigio to Chardonnay lovers alike.
Off-Dry/Sweet
308 Riesling, Argyle “Nuthouse” (willamette valley) 2013 32
403 Viognier, Cono Sur “Bicicleta” (chile) 2015 38
422 Riesling Kabinett, August Kesseler “R” (germany) 2016 49
Dry
421 Vinho Verde, Quinta do Regueiro (portugal) 2016 36
441 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Véronique Günther-Chereau “Le Fresnay” (loire valley) 2015 38
412 Albariño, Condes de Albarei (rías baixas) 2016 41
420 Jacquere, Charles Gonnet (savoie) 2016 45
Sauvignon Blanc
301 Glazebrook “041˚S • 174˚E – Regional Reserve” (marlborough) 2017 36
413 Elizabeth Spencer “Special Cuvée” (mendocino) 2017 47
460 Esk Valley (marlborough) 2016 52
Chardonnay
305 Concannon (monterey county) 2016 32
461 Mer Soleil “Reserve” (santa barbara county) 2014 39
463 Warwick “The First Lady” (south Africa) 2017 42
410 MacRostie (sonoma coast) 2014 47
300 Paul Hobbs “CrossBarn” (sonoma coast) 2016 56
401 Jean Rijckaert “Arbois” (france) 2013 59
404 Shafer “Red Shoulder Ranch” (carneros) 2012 109
French Chardonnays, like the 2013 “Arbois” from Rijckaert (Bin 401), are typically more refined and food-friendly than their New World cousins. As opposed to the buttery creaminess and tropical fruit of a California Chardonnay, you can expect more tree fruit, think apples and pears, coupled with minerality and a refreshing acidity.
Red Italian Varietals
565 Chianti Colli Senesi, Villa Poggio Salvi “Caspagnolo” (toscana) 2017 28
541 Primitivo, Zensa (puglia) 2016 34
526 Negroamaro, Masseria Borgo dei Trulli (puglia) 2016 36
562 Merlot/Corvina, Antico Fuoco “Rosso” (puglia) 2016 38
518 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Borgate (abruzzo) 2016 39
546 Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Santa Tresa “Classico” (sicilia) 2015 40
535 Valpolicella Ripasso, Luigi Righetti “Campolieti” (veneto) 2015 46
536 Montefalco Rosso, Scacciadiavoli (umbria) 2015 54
524 Barbera d’Alba, Marchesi di Barolo “Ruvei” (piemonte) 2015 56
516 Cannonau di Sardegna, Neale (sardegna) 2014 56
523 Sangiovese, La Spinetta “Il Nero di Casanova” (toscana) 2014 58
548 Verona Rosso, Tenuta Santa Maria “Pràgal” (veneto) 2016 61
514 Chianti Classico, Monte Bernardi “Retromarcia” (toscana) 2015 65
529 Etna Rosso, Cottanera “Barbazzale” (sicilia) 2016 68
557 Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori (toscana) 2013 89
537 Langhe Nebbiolo, E. Pira & Figli – Chiara Boschis (piemonte) 2014 89
520 Amarone della Valpolicella, Tenuta Sant’Antonio (venento) 2013 92
555 Barolo, La Querciola “Donna Bianca” (piemonte) 2007 112
561 Barbaresco, La Spinetta “Vigneto Bordini” (piemonte) 2013 113
564 Brunello di Montalcino, Camigliano (toscana) 2013 133
528 Barolo, Renzo Seghesio “Ginestra” (piemonte) 2010 179
The 2014 Cannonau di Sardegna from Neale (Bin 516) is full of secondary herbaceous aromas like oregano and basil with a soft peppery finish. This Cannonau, which is the same grape as Grenache from France, is truly Sardinia in a glass and is drinking beautifully right now.
Super Tuscans
508 Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona “Ateo” (sant’antimo) 2015 59 merlot, cabernet sauvignon
553 Casali di Bibbiano “Argante” (toscana) 2010 60 cabernet sauvignon, merlot
521 Monte Bernardi “Tzingarella” (toscana) 2015 68 cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, colorino
552 San Felice “Vigorello” (toscana) 2013 119 cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pugnitello, petit verdot
Pinot Noir
573 Sean Minor (central coast) 2016 34
540 Sokol Blosser “Evolution” (willamette valley) 2017 49
519 Chalone “Gavilan” (monterey county) 2013 54
571 Dierberg (santa maria valley) 2010 68
502 Chorey-Les-Beaune, Joseph Drouhin (burgundy) 2014 71
503 Volnay, Vincent Girardin “Les Vieilles Vignes” (meursault) 2013 102
Merlot/Meritage/Bordeaux/Other Blends
547 Merlot, Wente “Sandstone” (livermore valley) 2014 42
510 Château Beau-Site (saint-estèphe) 2005 69
506 Cabernet Franc, PEJU (napa valley) 2013 78
522 Château Patris (saint-emilion grand cru) 2012 81
532 Château Cormeil-Figeac (saint-emilion grand cru) 2011 94
527 Rowen, Rodney Strong (sonoma county) 2014 99
551 TD-9, Shafer (napa valley) 2015 122
Cabernet Sauvignon
531 MERF (columbia valley) 2016 36
563 Roots Run Deep “Educated Guess” (north coast) 2016 49
513 The Counselor “River Pass Vineyard” (sonoma county) 2015 58
512 Vina Robles (paso robles) 2014 59
530 Caymus (napa valley) 2015 159
560 Fisher “Wedding Vineyard” (sonoma county) 2006 194
The last two Cabernet Sauvignon listed above and the top end of our MERLOT/MERITAGE/BORDEAUX and ITALIAN VARIETIALS sections, offer some of the best values on our list. We look forward to you taking advantage of our soft, wine-loving hearts.
Spain
575 Garnacha, Legado del Moncayo “Montaña” (campo de borja) 2016 38
533 Tempranillo, Cune “Reserva” (rioja) 2013 59
542 Tempranillo, Viña Sastre “Crianza” (ribera del duero) 2012 72
2013 was a difficult vintage in Rioja. Wines can be judged by the raw materials- grapes, vines, terroir, weather, and wines can be judged by the vintner and their talents. Taste the “Reserva” 2013 from Cune (Bin 533) to see what difference a brilliant winemaker can make to a less desirable vintage.
Malbec
554 Achaval Ferrer “AF” (mendoza) 2016 39
550 Domaine du Théron “Prestige” (cahors) 2011 52
505 Bodega Noemia “A LISA” (patagonia) 2016 54
556 Red Schooner by Caymus “Voyage 6” (mendoza/napa valley) NV 69
515 Luca “Old Vine” (uco valley) 2015 81
Syrah/Shiraz
511 Tournon by M. Chapoutier “Mathilda” (victoria) 2015 41
572 Recanati (israel) 2010 65
501 Mollydooker “Blue Eyed Boy” (mclaren vale) 2015 87
570 Spring Valley Vineyard “Nina Lee” (walla walla) 2009 92
Rhone Varietals & Blends
575 Petite Sirah, Old Soul (lodi) 2016 37
543 Minervois, Gerard Bertrand (sud de france) 2011 39
507 Corse Rouge, Domaine Petroni (corsica) 2015 42
544 Vacqueyras, Domaine les Ondines (rhône valley) 2015 49
504 Grenache/Syrah/Carignan, Orin Swift “D66” (france) 2012 89
500 Châteaneuf-du-Pape, Domaine la Boutinière (southern rhône) 2012 94
A rare blend of Niellucciu, Syrah & Grenache, the 2015 Corse Rouge from Domaine Petroni cracked Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines in 2017. Niellucciu, a distinct island variant of the native Italian varietal, Sangiovese, may be a bit of a challenge to wrap your tongue around, but the wines blended from this lusty, robust variety require little effort to enjoy!
Zinfandel
545 Peirano Estate “Old Vine Zinfandel” (lodi) 2015 34
534 Dry Creek Vineyard “Heritage Vines” (sonoma county) 2016 59
525 Ridge “Pagani Ranch” (sonoma valley) 2015 84