Premium Tasting List The following wines have been hand selected by Gary Forrester, our resident Sommelier to offer you the opportunity to taste very special and unique wines without making a major bottle investment. Choices listed here are available only as long as they are in stock, and will change frequently. Please ask for Gary, Kim or Shannon if you would like additional information on these wonderful wines Gary-CMS-Sommelier, Kim, Shannon Current Offering Wines are offered by the half-glass (2.5oz) or full glass (5oz) using the Coravin wine preservation system to ensure maximum freshness and the ability to taste as the wine was intended Half Full Whites Glass Glass Hartford, Stone Cote, Chardonnay, Hartford Court Winery, (Oak-aged), 2012 8 16 Stone Cote Vineyard, Sonoma Coast AVA, North Coast, California Dry, 14.8% abv, 95 points Wine Advocate Stone Street, Bear Point, Charndonnay, (Oak-aged), 2011 9 18 Bear Point Vineyard, Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma County, California Dry, 14.0% abv, 93 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate Half Full Reds Glass Glass Hartford, Seven’s Bench, Pinot Noir, 2013 10 20 Seven’s Bench Vineyard, Carneros AVA, Sonoma County, California Dry, Oak-aged, 14.7% abv, 95 points Wine Enthusiast Rodney Strong, Alexander’s Crown, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 10 20 Alexander’s Crown Vineyard, Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma County, California Dry, Oak-aged, 14.5% abv, 92 points Wine Enthusiast Rodney Strong, Brother’s Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 10 20 Brother’s Ridge Vineyard, Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma County, California Dry, Oak-aged, 15.05% abv, 90 points Wine Enthusiast !2 The Celtic Fringe Fine Wine List Our wine list has been hand-selected following many hours of tasting and evaluation to present you with selections that we are confident you will enjoy, and will meet any budget. Please allow us to assist with your selection and guide you through our list… Gary-CMS-Sommelier, Kim, Shannon Wine varietals are listed from lightest body to fuller body. Wines within a varietal category are also listed from light body to full body Muscat (Moscato) Known as Moscato in Italy, the Muscat grape is one of the oldest cultivated varieties in the world. Muscat wine is usually sweet and lightly effervescent (frizzante), famous for flavors of peach, orange-blossom and nectarine. Pairs well with spicy foods such as spicy chicken wings, barbeque sauce, cayenne pepper seasonings, shrimp, and medium to firm sheep and cow’s milk cheese Glass Bottle Tre Donne Moscato, 2010 42 Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Piemonte, Italy Sweet, 5.5% abv, No rating available Nivole, by Michele Chiarlo, 375ml bottle, 2013 31 Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Piemonte, Italy Sweet, 6.0% abv, 88 points Wine Spectator Platinum, by Bottega Liquid Metal, NV 58 Padua, Veneto, Italy Very Sweet, Sparkling, 6.5% abv, No rating available Candoni Moscato, NV 9.25 36 Ottrepò Pavese IGT, Lombardy, Italy Lightly effervescent, sweet, 7% abv, 85 points Wine Enthusiast Roscato Bianco, NV 30 Moscato Blanco / Chardonnay Blend Trentino, Lombardy, Italy Semi-sweet, 8.0% abv Riesling Riesling creates very aromatic and fruit forward wines that range from very dry, to very sweet. Our favorites come from Germany, Alsace-France, and Washington State. Common aromas are honey, ginger, citrus blossoms and even petroleum. Aromas are accompanied by high acidity and flavors of apricot, nectarine, apple, pear, lime and Meyer lemon. Pairs well with spicy foods such as spicy chicken wings, barbecue sauce, cayenne pepper seasonings, shellfish, chicken and pork Bottle Pacific Rim, Sweet Riesling, 2014 31 Columbia Valley AVA, Washington Sweet, 8.0% abv, 90 points Wine Spectator Wehlener Sonnenuhr, S.A. Prum, 2012 46 Qualitätswein, Stadt Wehlen, Mosel, Germany Semi-sweet, 8.5% abv, 90 points Wine Spectator !3 Riesling cont… Glass Bottle Boundary Break Reserve,, 2016 45 Finger Lakes AVA, New York Semi-Sweet, 9.0% abv, 92 points Wine Enthusiast Urban, 2014 32 St. Urbans-Hof, Mosel, Germany Off-dry, 9.5% abv, 88 points Wine Enthusiast Weinkeller, 1 Liter bottle, 2014 7.5 36 Qualitätswein, Erbach, Rheingau, Germany Off-dry, 10% abv, 87 points Wine Enthusiast Madonna, P.J. Valckenberg, 2015 33 Prädikatswein, Kabinett, Worms, Rheinhessen, Germany Off-dry, 9% abv, No rating available Shelton, 2014 28 Yadkin Valley AVA, Dobson, North Carolina Off-dry, 10.5% abv, No rating available Boundary Break, Ovid Line North,, 2016 42 Finger Lakes AVA, New York Off-dry, 9.0% abv, 89 points Wine Advocate Chateau Ste Michelle, 2013 30 Columbia Valley AVA, Washington Medium-dry, 12% abv, 88 points Wine Enthusiast Pierre Sparr, One, 2011 30 Alsace AOC, Haut-Rein, Alsace, France Dry, Unoaked, 12% abv, 91 points Wine Enthusiast Carmel Road, 2013 32 Monterey County AVA, Central Coast, California Dry, Unoaked, 13% abv, 88 points Wine Enthusiast Handurrabi Zuri From the Basque Country of Spain, Handurrabi Zuri, or Txakolina, produces light effervescent wines full of tart citrus, minerality and brine. Meant to be enjoyed young, the flavors burst with fresh green apple and lemon. Pairs well with shellfish, spicy and salty foods, chicken and pork Bottle Camino Roca, Txakoli, 2015 36 Getariako Txakolina DO, Basque, Spain Dry, lightly effervescent, 10.7% abv, No rating available !4 Grüner Veltliner Over 75% of Grüner Veltliner is grown in Austria. These high acidic wines burst with lemon, lime and grapefruit flavors with the spice of white pepper on the tongue. A perfect palate cleanser, Grüner pairs well with richly flavored, spicy and peppery foods. Choose chicken, pork, eggs, anchovies and shrimp for awesome results. One of the few wines that can stand up to asparagus and broccoli Glass Bottle Laurenz V Singing, 2013 39 Niederösterreich, Kremstal, Austria Dry, 12.0% abv, 89 points Wine Enthusiast Hugl Weine, 1 Liter Bottle, 2015 8 33 Kremstal, Austria DAC, Austria Dry, 12.5% abv, 88 points Wine Enthusiast Pinot Gris (Grigio) Pinot Gris (Grigio in Italy) is the grey sibling of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. With light body and high acidity Pinot Gris brings flavors and aromas of lime, lemon, pear, white nectarine and apple. Depending on where it is grown these wines will have floral and honey aromas as well, and give a light saline-minerality. Italian versions are typically bone-dry, while US and French versions are dry but more fruit-forward. Pinot Gris pairs well with fresh and raw vegetables and salads, white fish and shellfish. Typically avoid pairing with spicy foods due to the uncomplimentary high acidity. Glass Bottle Cadonini Pinot Grigio, 2015 30 Venezie IGT, Veneto, Italy Dry, 12% abv, No rating available Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, 2013 8.75 35 Valdedige DOC, Fruilli-Venezia Guillia, Italy Dry, 12.5% abv, 84 points Wine Spectator Erath Pinot Gris, 2015 32 Oregon AVA, Oregon Dry, 12.5% abv, 88 points Wine Spectator Chenin Blanc Although its origins are in the Loire Valley of France over 50% of the world’s Chenin Blanc is grown and produced in South Africa. With wide ranging flavors the wines can be dry to sweet, still to sparkling. Flavors include yellow apple, quince, baked apple, stone fruits and melon, with oak bringing butterscotch, graham cracker and meringue. Pair with sweet and sour flavors such as balsamic vinaigrette, bbq sauce, apples and pears. Meat choices are pork, chicken and salmon. Bottle Sauvion, Vouvray, 2014 32 Vouvray AOC, Sevre et Maine, Loire Valley, France Dry, Unoaked, 12.0% abv, 87 points Wine Spectator Royal, 2015 7 30 Swartland, Coastal Region, South Africa Dry, Unoaked, 12.0% abv, No rating available !5 Chenin Blanc cont… Bottle Terra D’Oro, by Montevina, 2013 32 Chenin Blanc / Viognier Clarksburg AVA, Central Valley, California Dry, Unoaked, 12.5% abv, 90 points Wine Spectator Pichot Vouvray, Domaine Pichot, 2015 38 Vouvray AOC, Sevre et Maine, Loire Valley, France Dry, Unoaked, 12.5% abv, 92 points Wine Enthusiast Baumard Savennieres, 2014 44 Savennieres AOC, Loire Valley, France Dry, Unoaked, 13.0% abv, No rating available Albariño The primary white grape of the Rias Baixes section of Galicia, Spain, Albariño wines are characterized by bracing acidity and intense aromas of almond, apple, citrus, peach and flowers. Pairs extremely well with seafood and fresh acidic fruits and vegetables. Bottle Ramon Bilbao, Valinas, 2012 29 Rías Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain Dry, Unoaked, 12.5% abv, 89 points Wine Spectator Verdejo An uncommon light-bodied wine grown almost exclusively in Rueda, Spain. Pale straw in color with flavors of melon, grapefruit and peach, tending towards minerality and vegetation. Verdejo is an outstanding alternative to Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Best enjoyed with food, pair with citrus chicken, pork, pimento cheese, and spring mix and herb salad Bottle Vanesa Verdejo, 2012 32 Verdejo / Macabeo Rueda DO, Castile y León, Spain Dry, Unoaked, 12% abv, No rating available Marqués de Riscal, 2012 28 Rueda DO, Castile y León, Spain Dry, Unoaked,12% abv 13.0% abv, 82 points Wine Enthusiast Sauvignon Blanc Grown the world over, Sauvignon Blanc owes its popularity to Bordeaux and the Loire Valley of France. With it’s green and herbaceous flavors this wine differs from other white wines. Although much is up to the winemaker, dominant flavors are of lime, green apple, passion fruit and white peach. Cooler climates provide additional flavors of bell pepper, basil, grass and minerals. Pair with herbal dishes with parsley, rosemary, mint and celery, as well as chicken, pork, cod and shellfish Bottle Chateau Lamothe de Haux, Blanc, 2015 36 Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon / Muscadelle Bordeaux AOC, Entre-deux-Meurs, France Dry, 12.0%