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Canti () 9 Dibon Brut Reserve N/V () 8 Veuve Clicquot 20 Dr. Loosen Dr. L Exclusively from traditional with steep BTG slopes and slate soil. This introductory, non-estate wine embodies the elegant and racy Shelton 9 style of classic Mosel Riesling. 35 Saintsbury Chardonnay 16 Kim Crawford 9.5 Childress Stags Leap Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 16 Fresh and fruity full of floral and aromas, Rockwall 12 but displaying an off-dry sweetness specific to the North Carolina clay soil Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 8 38 Urban Riesling 8 Fess Parker There’s a vein of honey that enriches the orange, BTG apricot and white flower flavors, and persists into the finish. The acidity is ample, and there’s a Hahn Cabernet 8.5 minerality that suggests steel and stones. 30 Benziger Cabernet 13 Sebastiani 10.5 St. Urbans-Hof Piesporter Goldtropfchen Kabinett Opolo 14 An elegant, crisp and fruity Riesling with a hint of Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 14 natural residual sweetness. This has the typical light Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster 14 character of the Riesling and style of Mosel. 38 Ramsay Pinot Noir 12 Triennes 11 Blakeslee Estate Tierra Secreta 11 Tastes of honey, apricot and peach with balance from the strong acidity. The were pressed gently as whole clusters. 45 CHAMPAGNE/

Veuve Clicquot Sauvignon Blanc & Great Whites Uses all three of the classic champagne grapes . The skinned pinot noir grapes ensure the structure, Trinchero Mary’s Vineyard the rounds out the blend while Clean and refreshing with hints of minerality, chardonnay grapes provide the elegance and yet it also boasts warm floral and tropical aromas sophistication essential to a perfectly balanced wine. 120 with white peach and orange blossom flavors compliment by a round mouth feel and touch Perrier Jouet of citrus on the finish. 48 Since 1811 Maison Perrier Jouet has been handcrafting the finest of . On the nose Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc is apple, and a lot of it. On the palate are A classic expression of Napa Valley sauvignon blanc with aromas of grapefruit, lemon cure and exotic fruit, banana and pineapple. Good balance. 90 nectarine with touches of homemade marshmallows. A tingly acidity shows off the citrus

Schramsberg Blanc De Blancs elements beautifully, while adding length to the Fresh aromas of green apple, pear, grapefruit flavors of cantaloupe, Asian pear and Fuji apple. 70 and lime zest. The fruitful nose is complemented by developed nuances of “fresh from the oven” Groth Sauvignon Blanc bread and candied citrus. Generous flavors of The cooler Napa Valley fruit provides a solid, crisp grapefruit, lime and pineapple backbone that gives the wine an exciting liveliness are present in this wine. 95 that balances the rich creaminess from sur lie aging. 65

2002 Dom Perignon Quintessa Illumination On the nose you will find aromas of almonds and An with white peach, Meyer lemon powdered cocoa that will transform into hints of and floral, jasmine notes. Soft tropical fruit flavors dried flowers and white fruit, which will carry into lead to a lush mouth feel with a clean finish the palate finishing with a touch of flakey enhanced by mineral notes. 94 biscuit dough. 350 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio A star-bright straw introduces an intense, Soft, almost timid bubbles, in a fine, slow and whistle-clean nose that marries the classic pear steady flow. Dominant fruitiness becomes almost and apple-like fragrances with elegant hints of explosive: a sabayon of vine , apricots, floral notes and citrus. The palate, dry on entry, melon and mango. A few hints of Danish pastries reveals substantial structure and lingering, add a final touch to the already complex refreshing savouriness that make this a versatile range of aromas. 425 wine of outstanding personality. 52

Moet Imperial Maysara White Pinot Noir A glowing pink color with amber highlights lead Sour apples and sweet tarts. Beautiful expression into a bewitching bouquet of lively intense red fruits, of Oregon . 57 a floral nuance of rose and a minimalistic hint of pepper. An expressive palate combining intensity and suppleness with juicy, persistent berries, firm fleshiness of peach and a subtle note of tingly menthol. 150 Chardonnay RED WINE Far Niente Pinot Noir Aromas of Meyer lemon, toasted nuts and fig are supported by the underlying sweetness of Sokol Blosser honeysuckle. The entry is honeyed with ripe citrus, Perfumed with notes of rose petals, dried sage, light melon and well-integrated nuttiness and and cigar box; leading to a focused palate of red a touch of mineral. A rich, full mid-palate with currant, pomegranate, and signature Jory soil terroir balanced acidity draws out into a long finish. 100 with a spicy mineral finish. Possessing great depth of pure fruit flavor, a crystalline structure, Jordan and persistent length. 90 Fresh and juicy with tangy acidity and bright citrus and white flowers; nervy and seamless with Patz & Hall cohesive flavors and lovely texture; long and lifted. 65 Ripe and juicy, with red and black plum and black cherry flavors. The silky texture lets the flavors linger Groth on the finish, ending with a touch of fresh earth Whole cluster pressed fruit provides tropical fruits, and anise. 105 citrus and mineral notes, and sur lie aging allows the wine a lively and rich in aroma and flavor. 60 J. L. Bonaccorsi All pommard clone, 18 months in 50% French . Rombauer Nose of earth and stone. Pretty, delicate wine Vibrant tropical fruit aromas flow from the glass, evenly balanced with great and length. 100 underlying grapefruit and lime ad depth and character to the aroma. Seamless, textured layers Ritual Limite of cantaloupe, pineapple and vanilla flood the Fresh aromas of cherry, raspberry and strawberry palate. Big buttery wine because of the 10 months are complemented by subtle toasted notes. in American & French oak. 75 Vibrant red fruit flavors, soft tannins, fresh acidity and lingering finish. 64 Iron Horse Unoaked By nose, ripe, baked pear and grapefruit. By mouth, En Route green apple, mandarin orange and a hint of lime. 65 An abundance of cherry, plum and raspberry aromas upfront, progressing into floral and mineral Nickel & Nickel Truchard notes with tobacco feel and toasty oak. On the This is an elegant wine with flavors of pear, palate, layers of black and red fruits weave lemon-lime and citrus. Mineral and stone elements around beautifully integrated tannins. 90 integrate nicely with the fruit, and the French oak adds a toasty flavor. 120 Cherry Tart Pinot Noir Reminiscent of cherry pie, plums, cranberries and Cakebread a hint of wild strawberries. This beautifully rich, pure Delightfully fragrant, slightly yeasty aromas of ripe Pinot Noir offers abundant aromas of cloves, sweet pear, apple and guava fruit complemented by apple skins and Rainier cherries. Full bodied, a rich hints of honeysuckle, mineral and toasted oak. texture with fresh flavors of Bing cherry and red plum It likewise hits the mark on the palate, delivering lead to a long finish. Vanilla oak and lively acidity. 55 sensationally concentrated pear, spiced apple and melon flavors that culminate in a long finish MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir lifted by zesty spice and mineral tones. 110 Classic aromas from the cool micro-climates of the Central Coast, this wine showcases flavors of Joseph Phelps “Fogdog” red cherry, cola and briar complemented by This wine has a fragrant bouquet of honeysuckle, nuances of sweet vanilla and oak. 60 green apple and stone fruit with notes of wet stone and sweet vanilla. Lush and inviting with waves of Cherry Pie Stanly Ranch green apple, pear and toasted nuts to This wine was fermented in 500 liter French oak complement the firm acidity and natural minerality. 70 puncheons with hand punch downs. The wine was never racked or filtered, and rested on gross Shafer “Red Shoulder Ranch” the entire aging period. 115 Lively, elegant aromas and flavors of kiwi, pineapple, lime, papaya, apricot and citrus zest on an Fialla Keefer Ranch underlying richness of caramelized fruit tart and Ripe fruit fragrance jumps out at you from the crème brulée. The abundance of exotic fruit glass. Cranberry etched with toasty cinnamon and gives way to a long, delicious mouth-coating finish grounded with earthy nutty notes of mushrooms that lingers on and on. 115 and chestnut. 130

Flora Springs Reynolds Family The aromatics are what we have come to expect Soft cranberry elements and mild earth forward from a predominantly Carneros blend—bright, notes showcase this classic Burgundian Pinot Noir. up-front honey, pear, apple and mango that Bright Raspberry and Pomegranate flavors on the flows into the palate with a crisp acidity and fresh front open to a clean texture and only a hint of citrus nuance. 65 oak on the mid palate. 110

Alpha Omega Saintsbury Stanly Ranch On the nose an explosion of apricot, toasted bread, Aromas of plum with notes of baking spice and citrus, apple and vanilla with of white flowers, bing cherry. Flavors of wild strawberries and peaches, pear and granite. Upon first sip an raspberry with a juicy mid palate. This wine evolving roundness supported by acidity with possesses a long, rich finish with good acid touches of vanilla bean, pear, banana, pineapple structure and fine tannins. 130 and spices with hints of lemon and grapefruit. 70 Penner Ash Black cherry, sweet earth and black tea on the nose. Framed by structured tannins that lead into a layered palate of dense blackberries, bramble and cocoa. Balanced acidity throughout that finishes long with cherry cola and wood vanilla. 120 Saintsbury Brown Ranch Pinot Noir Faust Savory aromas of mushroom, cedar and cigar box Dense and inky, the core is a beautiful, rich ruby which lead to dark cherry and mulberry. Silky smooth color. The aromas lift out of the glass with blackberry, entrance with flavors of sage and thyme with black cherry, ripe raspberry and tea leaf. The entry layers of rich dark cherry and French roast. 150 is impressive with a fleshy mouth feel and notes of cassis, dark chocolate and ripe berries. The layers Merryvale continue to unfold throughout a long finish. 145 Aromas of red cherry, cranberry, baking spices, toasted hazelnut, and crushed stone. The palate Oberon has a soft, bright entry that is round and perfectly in barrel, combined balanced on the mid-palate, and finishes with 12 months oak aging, further concentrated with delicate length. 80 the wine’s vibrant red cherry, candied blackberry, and spice flavors, adding a hit of coffee and Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne “Les Grands Chaillots” a lingering dark chocolate note on the finish. 71 Refined, finessed tannins provide the backdrop for expressive raspberries, crushed rose petals and Wallis Estate “Little Sister” spices. Chalky notes support a finish that is all silky. 95 Dried black & red fruits, notes of tobacco, sweet vanilla, and a good deal of fennel. 110

Merlot Justin Clear notes of earth, vanilla and slightly toasted oak, Trinchero Chicken Ranch complemented by strawberry, raspberry and This Merlot is more rustic and old-world in style blackcurrant aromas. The wine has a soft entry, than our other wines. A pretty wine, it showcases with balanced acidity and tannins, along with bright red fruit and cranberry aromas with hints strawberry, earth, toasted oak and vanilla flavors. 60 of cedar, mocha and pepper. Good acidity, firm tannins and integrated oak. 75 2006 Burley Shows complex aromas of ripe plum, currant and Duckhorn black cherry, with fresh-cut herb, mineral and Vibrant red fruit layer of Rainier cherry and spiced cedar oak. Full-bodied and firm on the finish, with plum as well as notes of licorice, tobacco leaf, a peppery, claylike edge to the tannins. 180 cardamom and thyme. Hints of cedar, leather and savory spice from French Oak aging hit the 2009 Burley palate and end with a smooth velvety texture. 120 After spending 20 months in new French oak barrels, this wine exhibits intense ripe flavors of currant Rutherford Hill blackberry, blueberry, cassis and licorice. Supple Deep carnet in color with intense aromas of and refined power on the palate, this wine shows raspberry and plum with a hint of dried cherries excellent balance with a long moderately and concentrated flavors of red fruit and plush tannic finish. 160 tannins give the wine a rich finish; with a hint of cocoa, caramel and dry currants. 60 2009 Silver Oak Complex nose of boysenberry, truffles, sandalwood Jeff Gordon Cellars and allspice. It has a great attack, a silky mid-palate Strong, deep scarlet color with hints of purple. and a very long finish with grainy tannins. 200 On the nose are aromas dried red fruit, hints of baked clay and vanilla spice. The mouth feel is rich Alpha Omega with coating, velvety tannins bracketed by firm Pretty nose of currant, cassis, blackberry and light acidity giving this wine great structure and notes of dark cherry. Powerful and muscular on balance. Dried cranberry, earth, and cedar tones the palate. Dry, with big acid and tannin but all in intertwine on the palate. 120 balance. Flavors of blueberry, cassis, currant and some oak notes. 150 Shafer Fragrant aroma through the round, full mouth to Trinchero Clouds Nest its long, polished finish this wine offers both layered Black cherry, forest floor, cigar box and black tea complexity and easy-to-love juiciness. In the nose aromas are matched with dark brambly black fruit and mouth there are so many scents and flavors – red and savory notes. 150 and black cherry, red and black plum, smoke, white pepper, sage, oregano and wet earth. 120 Caymus Initial impressions are fantastically appealing, brooding to expansive textural sensations of finely Cabernet grained cacao tannins. The whole wine is balanced, rich, and impressively complex. The backbone is fine Jeff Gordon Cellars tannin and sweet ripeness to carry-over from An intense and complex wine. The wine has subtle perfectly mature fruit. 150 vanilla notes on top of dark fruit aromas, with undertones of Napa dust- a famous smell existing Caymus Special Selection in a good Napa Cab. The fruit is framed by coating, Dark fruit nose of blackberry and currant and cassis. velvety tannins and the wine is very well balanced. 120 On the palate, the wine opens up to reveal an earthiness, with brown spice, cigar box and ripe Jordan dark fruit. Opulent and rich texture, yet velvety Rich in texture with opulent flavors, quality with density. 225 a restrained use of oak and a lingering finish of subtle earth and smoke. 115 Heitz Cellars Deep berry flavors explode in the mouth in a Groth delightful integration of complexity. A big and lush wine with huge gobs of fruit in the This is a big wine to linger over, impressively aroma and flavor. The texture of the wine is soft and balanced with velvety tannins on the finish. 130 supple, typical of the Oakville AVA. 110 B Side Trinchero Central Park West Pure, rich and deep, this wine features aromas This wine has a concentrated, inky purple color, of blackberry, sweet tobacco leaf and notes of beautiful floral aromas reminiscent of lavender, rose warm caramel. This wine is marked by a distinctively and chamomile, and layered black fruit flavors. complex and subtle mix of black currant, toasted Its velvety texture and round mid-palate is almond and anise, with supple core of cherry reminiscent of vanilla spice crème brulée. 90 and dark chocolate flavors. 48 Michael David Petite Petit Freemark Abbey This soft, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits Aromas of dark cherry, red plum and blackberry impressive density as well as lots of blueberry fruit are integrated with the spicy sweetness of oak, intermixed with graphite, licorice, and a hint of tar. 50 cedar, cinnamon, clove and toast. With the subtle sweet aroma of a humidor, this wine has an Jeff Runquist 1448 Blend abundance of complex aromas and flavors. 65 A virtual “kitchen sink” of all Runquist award-winning vineyard designated “left-overs”, blended to make Terra Valentine one seriously good wine for everyday drinking. 46 Black currants and cedar mingled with loamy earth and sage on the nose followed by chewy bright fruit Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge on the palate with a smooth and rich mocha finish. 150 A gorgeous, supple wine bursting with expressive red fruit, flowers and sweet spices. Layers of red 2011 Arietta Cabernet berries build towards the textured, totally inviting As lovers of the old world style, we find this wine finish. This is a striking effort. 150 particularly flattering, with glorious and ethereal aromas, a graceful palate impression, and a gently Flora Springs Trilogy persistent finish. 175 Dark chocolate richness infuses this cabernet’s sweet cherry skin flavors. It’s plumped up by oak age, easy 2008 Andrew Geoffrey Diamond Mountain and graceful in contemporary Napa Valley style. 150 From this mountain district in Napa Valley, comes a well-tailored wine that opens with ripe aromas Locations E by Dave Phinney of blackberry, cassis and oak. It rich, layered Super concentrated fruit from old vines with low and quite tannic, and then turns dry on the finish. 200 yields are accented with a judicious oak program for a balanced and distinctive wine. 39

Syrah, Zinfandel, Great Reds Seghesio Omaggio Sweet cherry-scented French oak aromas, with Fess Parker Big Easy Syrah cherry and raspberry patch flavors on the entry. Chocolate, smoke, blueberry, blackberry , Mid-palate richness interplays with red fruits and vanilla, sandalwood, dark plum and a hint of loamy earth/herb undertones. Requisite Seghesio allspice are all found on the nose of this complex balance is present, featuring restrained elegance. 170 Syrah. Flavors of blueberry, plum, dark chocolate, black pepper, nutmeg, black cherry and toasty oak Owen Roe Sinister Hand combine on the palate to produce the bold yet Lovely aromas of black cherry, cranberry, clove, surprisingly smooth experience that is, “The Big Easy”. 60 orange zest and dusty earth. The front palate has notes of cocoa and is nicely balanced with Tait The Ball Buster Shiraz cranberry spice cake and gingerbread flavors. Deep Black Purple. Intense aromas of black current, The finish has a refreshing structure with fine tannins. 65 stewed plums, cherry, and chocolate. Full bodied berry palate with a sweet long lasting finish. 48 Yakima Valley Blend by Owen Roe Flavors of slate, dusty rock and ash are nicely Bleasdale Vineyards Uncle Dick Sparkling Shiraz encompassed with rich chocolate, potpourri spice A spicy rich sparkling Shiraz, fresh raspberry and and blueberry notes, finishing with gripping tannins notes of candied rose. 47 and incredible structure. 90

Predator Old Vine Zinfandel Saldo by Orin Swift An intense, full-bodied wine with red fruit, blackberry Intense aromas of dark cherry, cocoa powder and and spice. Lingering tannins over a long, smoky finish. 45 baking spice. The entry is rich and full, and leads into a broad mid palate with concentration and Ridge Three Valleys Zinfandel Blend density, backed by lively acidity. The texture is soft Aromas of briar fruit, dried herbs, clay earth, and and the tannins are polished. 72 sweet oak. Fresh raspberry and cherry flavors together with savory oak spice. Medium bodied with 2008 Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah moderate acidity, round tannins, and a lively finish. 110 Soft and elegant exhibition of black raspberry and grilled meat, blueberry muffin, dark milk chocolate, Northstar Stella Maris liquorice, coffee, chocolate cake, incense, cinnamon, Layers of smoke, vanilla, spice, raspberry and freshly baked Christmas cake, and crushed rock. cherry flavors on a soft and silky palate make this Cascades of flavour roll along the most refined a very approachable blend. 90 and sublime expression of Syrah in the cellar. 200

Bodegas Atteca Garnacha Chateau Beaucastel “Coudolet Rouge” It is ripe cherry. It has an intense nose with 30%, Mourvèdre 30%, Syrah 20%, Cinsault predominance of red ripe fruits, balsamic sensations 20%. Identical to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and mineral aromas. It is a fruity wine, very fresh vineyard, with diluvial alpine deposits, containing and easy to that gives the pleasant sensation rolled pebbles, over a former molasse sea-bed of of savoring a fruity candy. 36 the miocene epoch (tertiary period).The different grape varieties are vinified separately and then Cline Cashmere blended after malo-lactic fermentation. 70 A flavorful, smooth wine offering big cherry, raspberry and chocolate notes with hints of Castellare Classico cracked black pepper and plum. 55 Sweet, refined aromatics that lead to succulent red cherries, flowers, spices, mint and hard candy, all of which come together beautifully in this radiant, seductive wine. 60