WELCOME TO THE WINE COLLECTION OF THE BERNARDS INN Presented By Wine Director, Sommelier & Wine Consultant Ms. Terri A. Baldwin Wine Director and Sommelier Terri Baldwin believes in the perfect pairing of wine and food for an exquisite dining experience. Recognized nationally for her talent and skill, Terri draws upon three decades of experience and desire to educate our customers without pretense. Terri is a friendly and knowledgeable resource for wine connoisseurs and novices alike. The Bernards Inn offers a magnificent wine collection featuring more than 1,500 labels from the United States, France and other celebrated wine regions around the world. Under Terri’s direction, The Bernards Inn has earned the prestigious “Best of Award of Excellence” from the Wine Spectator since 1999. From rare vintages to wines by the glass, Terri and her staff make impressive wine selections to heighten our cuisine. Terri invites you to peruse our wine collection and call upon her for assistance in selecting the perfect wine for your meal or special occasion. Whether you need guidance or would simply like to learn more about what you are drinking, Terri is always pleased to share her vast knowledge of wine with our guests. We hope you enjoy your dining experience at The Bernards Inn as more than a meal, but an escape into a memorable experience of fine dining and wine, impeccable service and warm hospitality that has become the hallmark of our establishment. 1 WINES BY THE GLASS CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING Brut, Naveran Reserve Cava, Blanc de Blanc, Spain 6.95 Brut, Krug Grande Cuvée Multi Vintage, Reims 58.00 Brut, Paul Laurent NV Epernay 12.00 Brut, Veuve Clicquot Rosé, NV Reims 21.75 Brut, Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label,” NV Reims 19.75 WHITE WINES Chardonnay Varietals Château de Puligny Montrachet Bourgogne Blanc, “Clos du Château” 2006 19.75 Kistler Chardonnay “Les Noisetiers,” Sonoma Coast 2005 26.25 Matanzas Creek Winery, Sonoma Valley 2005 11.25 Ramey Cellars, Russian River Valley 2006 17.25 Wente Vineyards, “Riva Ranch,” Arroyo Seco Monterey 2007 9.75 Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris & Pinot Blanc Varietals Pinot Blanc, Black Family Vineyards, Four Graces, Willamette, OR 2006 8.75 Pinot Grigio, Castel San Pietro, Alto Adige, Italy 2007 7.50 Pinot Gris Reserve, Domaine Trimbach 2004 8.50 Riesling Varietals Riesling (Dry), Wiemer, Finger Lakes, NY 2006 8.75 Riesling (Semi-Dry), Peninsula Cellars, “Old Mission Peninsula”, Michigan 2005 7.25 Riesling (Sweet) Kabinett, Carl Graff, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Germany 2007 6.00 Riesling (Sweet) Sawtooth Winery, Snake River Valley, Idaho 2006 6.50 Sauvignon Blanc Varietals Sauvignon Blanc, White Haven, Marlborough New Zealand 2007 9.50 Other White Varietals & Blends Red Car “Box Car” White, Santa Barbara County 2006 12.50 (75%Viognier, 14%Roussanne,11%Marsanne) Caymus Conundrum, Rutherford, CA 2006 14.50 (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier and Muscat) Chenin Blanc, Anjou “Les Bergères,” Domaine Jo Pithon 2005 11.25 Gewürztraminer, Columbia Winery, Columbia Valley 2003 8.00 Grüner Veltliner, #1 “Estate Bottled,” Hirsch, Niederösterreich, Austria 2007 8.50 Irsai Olivier, Monarchia Cellars Budai, Hungary 2006 7.75 Moschofilero, Boutari Winery, Peloponnese, Greece 2006 7.50 Sagta Torrontés, Cafayate, Salta Argentina 2006 6.00 Verdejo, Oro de Castilla, Rueda Spain 2006 8.50 Viognier, Château Routas “Estate Bottled,” Provence 2006 8.75 Rosé Côtes de Provence Rosé Reserve, Château Rouët 2007 8.25 Non-Alcoholic Ariél White Zinfandel 4.00 Ariél Chardonnay 4.25 Martinelli Sparkling Cider 3.00 Inglenook, St. Regis Vineyards Champagne, CA 4.50 2 WINES BY THE GLASS RED WINES Cabernet & Cabernet Blend Varietals Canyon Road Cabernet, CA 2007 9.00 Château Cap de Faugeres Bordeaux, Côtes de Castillon 2005 16.25 Faust Cabernet, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2005 22.25 Lail Vineyards “Blueprint”, Napa Valley 2004 21.25 Ristow Cabernet “Quinta de Padras,” Napa Valley 2000 21.75 Merlot Varietals JT Cellars Merlot, Russian River Valley 2005 7.50 Westerly Merlot, “Estate Grown,” Santa Ynez Valley 2005 9.25 Pinot Noir Varietals Bernhard Huber Spätburgunder, Malterdinger, Baden 2004 18.75 Bouchaine Vineyards, Carneros, Napa Valley 2005 14.00 Firesteed Cellars, Willamette OR 2005 11.25 Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Walker Bay, South Africa 2006 14.50 Rex Hill Vineyards Reserve, Willamette OR 2005 18.75 Santenay, Côte de Beaune, “Les Gravières,” V. Girardin 2003 18.75 Sangiovese Varietals Brunello di Montalcino, “Il Colle,” Carli, Tuscany 2001 19.75 Cum Laude, (Super Tuscan), Castello Banfi, Tuscany 2004 16.25 Da Vinci Chianti, Tuscany 2006 7.50 Zinfandel Varietals Orin Swift Cellars, “The Prisoner”, Napa Valley 2006 16.25 51% Zinfandel, 23%Cabernet, 12% Syrah, 6% Petite Sirah, 6%Charbono, 2% Grenache Trentadue Winery, “Old Patch,” Alexander Valley 2005 9.25 76% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah and 8%Carignane) Other Red Varietals & Blends Arrowood Syrah “Saralee’s Vineyard,” Russian River 2002 16.25 Sor Ugo, Tuscany 2002 21.25 (Blend of 60% Cabernet, 35%Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot) Takler Cellars, “Heritage Cuvee”, Szekszard, Hungary 2003 9.00 Tamarack, “Firehouse Red,” Columbia Valley 2006 14.00 Tandem Winery “Peloton”, Sonoma County 2005 12.50 (Blend of Pinot Noir, Carignane, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Syrah, Chardonnay, Gewurtraminer) Tempranillo, “Dare” Viader, Howell Mountain, Napa 2005 18.75 Tempranillo, Marqués de Cáceres “Gran Reserva” Rioja 2000 13.75 Tir Na N’og, “Old Vines Grenache,” McLaren Vale 2005 11.25 Zweigelt, Rieden Cuvée, Glatzer, Austria 2005 9.00 Non-Alcoholic Ariél Cabernet 4.25 Ariél Merlot 4.25 Sutter Home Frē Premium Red 4.00 3 WHITE WINE FLIGHTS 2 ounce tasting FLIGHT No. 1: CHARDONNAY $24.75 Matanzas Creek Vineyards Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, CA 2005 Styled after French white burgundies, winning many blind wine competitions against the best white burgundies. Pale straw color, soft and elegant, not heavily oaked, medium bodied, showing green apples, white peach, citrus, pear, quince, clean, crisp, with well defined acidity and minerals. Ramey Cellars Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2006 Light gold, strong smoke and minerals complement fresh pear and apple aromas, crisp and linear, with vibrant orchard fruit flavors, a gentle hint of smoked meat and lively acidity on the close. Lots of flavor here, but no undue weight or fat, striklingly racy. Kistler “Les Noisetiers” Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2006 Classic style of white burgundy, intensely flavored with delicate mineral characteristics, with a firm acid balance. Rich flavors of ripe fruits, nut oil, toasted almond, long lingering finish. FLIGHT No. 2: RIESLING, IRSAI & SAUVIGNON BLANC $8.50 Carl Graff Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2007 Kabinett is a sweetness level, being the driest of the levels. Delicate fruits of peaches, apricots, flower-scented bouquet, long finish, semi-dry, pairs well with spicy foods. Irsai Olivier, Nyakas Cellars, Budai, Hungary 2006 Crisp, dry, light, aromatic, apple, citrus, pear, lychee fruit, Muscat like. White Haven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand 2007 Unoaked, crisp acidity, gooseberry aromas, herbaceous, citrus fruits, grassy, medium body, green bell pepper, clean lingering finish. FLIGHT No. 3: OTHER WHITE VARIETALS & BLENDS $10.50 Caymus Conundrum, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2006 Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, semillon, viognier, muscat- floral, tropical, lush, spicy, touch sweetness. Apricot, white peach, honeysuckle, citrus, green melon, pear, vanilla, crisp refreshing citrus end note. Grüner Veltliner, #1 “Estate Bottled” Hirsch, Niederösterreich Austria 2007 Elegant, crisp, fruity, white pepper, spiciness, mineral characteristics. Château Routas Viognier, “Estate Bottled” Provence 2006 (Blend of 90%Viognier and 10%Chardonnay) Floral nose, honeysuckle, exotic fruits, pineapple, white flowers. 4 RED WINE FLIGHTS 2 ounce tasting FLIGHT No. 1: PINOT NOIR $19.75 Bouchaine Vineyards Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley 2005 Plums, black cherries, tart red cherries, roses, plums, cranberries, shows bright acidity with a touch of earthiness followed with a lasting finish. Rex Hill Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir, Oregon 2005 Located on Rex Hill in Oregon, the grapes for this wine are sourced from 10 different single vineyards. Flavors consist of sweet plum, red and black cherry, blackberry, spice, finishing with good length on the palate. Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir, Walker Bay, South Africa 2006 Made from naturally low yielding vines on stony, clay-rich soils. All grapes are hand harvested on 52 hectares (130 acres). Light cherry red color, sweet cherry nose, bacon fat, smoked bacon, earthy, bouillon with a nice balance. A little rustic in style. FLIGHT No. 2: CABERNET & CABERNET BLENDS $24.00 Faust Cabernet, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2005 Made by Quintessa Vineyards, this wine has a burst of intense ripe fruit on the nose of black currant, blackberry, chocolate, showing bold flavors yet elegant and concentrated with a long lasting finish. Lail Vineyards “Blueprint” Napa Valley 2004 Lail Vineyards traces its Napa Valley origins back five generations. Blueprint is named after the stylistic outline of the original vinatages of the flagship wine, J. Daniel Cuvee. This is a blend of 50% Cabernet,34%Merlot, 16%Cabernet Franc. Elegant with flavors of blueberry, vanilla, oak, dry herbs, weedy tobacco. Long sweet vanilla and red cherry finish. Ristow Cabernet, “Quinta de Padras Vineyard,” Napa Valley 2000 Ristow Vineyards in located on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley on an 18 acre vineyard planted only to Cabernet. Quinta de Padras, means “place of stones” due to the rocky soil. Grapes are harvested by hand, rocky terrain imparts a distinctive minerality with dark fruits, exotic spice, black currants, chocolate, cassis, pencil shavings, cigar box, with a rich supple elegant concentrated finish. FLIGHT No. 3: OTHER RED VARIETALS $15.50 Marques de Caceres “Gran Reserva” Spain 2000 Made primarily with tempranillo grape, aged 5 years-2 years in French oak, ruby color, aromas of almonds, vanilla, tobacco, plums, soft tannins, cinnamon, spice, leather, hint of coconut. Trentadue “Old Patch” Zinfandel, Alexander Valley 2005 (Blend of 76% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah and 8% Carignane).