Wine List

WINE LIST
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Featured Wines by the Glass  Glass/Bottle

Friexenet, Brut, Spain (split)/8.00
Snoqualmie, Sauvignon Blanc 6.95/27.00
Nathanson Creek, Chardonnay, California 6.25/24.00
Markham, Chardonnay, Napa Valley 8.95/35.00
Fontana Candida, Pinot Grigio, Italy 6.95/28.00
Banrock Station, Shiraz-Cabernet, Australia 6.25/26.00
Coppola, Claret-Cabernet, California 9.50/38.00
Blackstone, Merlot, California 7.95/31.00
Caposaldo, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany 7.95/31.00
Robert Mondavi, White Zinfandel, California 5.50/22.00
Pepperwood Grove, Syrah, California 7.95/32.00
La Crema, Pinot Noir, California 9.75/39.00
FIJI Water (500ml)  4.00

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES

1. FANTINEL PROSECCO, Italy  32.00
The bouquet is pleasant and extremely elegant, never aggressive, full of delightful, floral-based hints. Smooth, velvety, poetic palate.

2. MARTINI & ROSSI, Asti Spumante  33.00
A fruity sparkling wine made from the finest “Moscato Bianco” grapes grown in the heart of the prestigious Italian D.O.C.G. area. Top quality ripe grapes from a single variety are fermented once only. The fermentation is stopped at two thirds of its natural sugar potential. The resulting wine is low in alcohol, low in acidity, fresh, fruity and highly aromatic. This sparkling wine is a great partner to fruity desserts, pastry and ice cream.

3. ROEDERER ESTATE, Brut (California)  35.00
Produced in the Anderson Valley from primarily Chardonnay grapes. California’s best sparkling wine.

5. MOET & CHANDON, White Star (Epernay, France)  59.00
Moet and Chandong White Star is a cuvee, meaning that the grapes used to produce this Champagne are blended. This practice of blending ensures consistent quality and style from year to year. The White Star is a classic Epernay with flowerlike flavors, hinting of yeast with a long toasty finish.

6.  VUEVE CLICQUOT, France  69.00
Founded in 1772, Vueve Cliquot (pronounced Vuhv Klee-Koh) played an important role in establishing Champagne and the best beverage of choice of European Nobility. Small bubbles, rich & toasty.

WHITE WINES

Chardonnay

11. NATHANSON CREEK, California  24.00
Lush tropical fruit flavors with a rich finish and a hint of oak.

12. RODNEY STRONG, Sonoma  29.00
Attractive pear, apple and toasty flavors. Smooth and balanced. Very flavorful, long finish.

13. BERINGER, California  30.00
Apple, pear, vanilla, citrus zest and toasty spice aromas carry into the flavors with a refreshing tang and bright fruit finish.

14. HESS SELECT, Monterey  32.00
The middle palate flavors continue with citrus fruit and good viscosity. Crisp acidity accentuates the finish that readies the mouth for the next sip.

15. MARKHAM, Napa Valley  35.00
Big, luscious wine with ripe flavors of peach and pear from the central part of Napa.

16. LA CREMA, Sonoma  35.00
Rich, complex wine showing a broad spectrum of citrus flavors and tropical tones.

17. CUVAISON, Napa  36.00
Intensely flavorful, incredible texture and balance, loads of complex fruit, lemon, pear, floral and toast. Impressively long finish.

18. FERRARI-CARANO, Sonoma County  49.00
The #1 producer of rich and stylish California Chardonnay. Melon and tropical flavors are abundant with a subtle oaky nuance.

19. CAKEBREAD CELLARS, Napa Valley  62.00
Delightfully forward aromas of ripe pears and apples, with intriguing scents of guava and banana. On the palate, the wine boasts a full, fleshy texture and rich, ripe flavors balanced by subtle, spicy oak tones and an excellent underpinning of acidity.

Sauvignon Blanc/Fume BLanc

20. SNOQUALMIE, Savignon Blanc, Washington  27.00
Bright lively acid with wonderful melon flavors.

21. KENWOOD, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma  34.00
After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, a small portion of the juice was aged in French oak barrels and upright tanks to create richness and smoothness of character. Most of the wine was then aged in stainless steel to retain the natural fruity flavors of the Sauvignon Blanc grape.

22. FERRARI CARANO, Fume Blanc, California  39.00
Rich and flavorful, this full flavored wine is accented by just the right amount of oak.

Riesling

23. LOREDONA, Lodi  29.00
Our Riesling begins with delicate aromas of pear, honeysuckle with a hint of flowers. Bright and refreshing; shows a brilliant crispness and minerality that cleanses.

White Zinfandel

24. ROBERT MONDAVI, California  22.00
Wonderful and colorful, this is one of California’s finest White Zinfandels.

Non-Alcoholic

25. ARIEL VINEYARDS, White Zinfandel, California  15.00
A lovely light rose color, with strawberry, raspberry and hints of boysenberry aromas.

RED WINES

Cabernet Savignon

32.  BANROCK STATION, Shiraz Cabernet, Australia  26.00
Fresh fruit characters of cherry and red berry fruits are balanced by licorice and tantalizing chocolate flavors. Hints of cinnamon, vanilla and oak add complexity to this exceptional wine.

33. GUENOC, California  29.00
This wine is dark and inky, with aromas of cassis, blackberry, mint, and spice. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, complex and rich with firm ripe tannins and a long, smoke finish.

34. COPPOLA, “Diamond Claret,” California  38.00
Notes of ripe cherry, cassis and plum with intense fruit concentration. This wine will provide immediate enjoyment.

35. FRANSISCAN “Oakville Estate,” Napa Valley  42.00
Full bodied, delicious flavors of jams and plums, shows great structure and finesse.

36. ROBERT MONDAVI, Napa Valley  45.00
Quintessential Napa Valley Cabernet, bold and beautiful flavors. Cherry and plum with a nice coco finish.

37.  BERINGER, Knights Valley  47.00
The plump soft tannins and the lush valley floor fruit make this a very accessible, balanced and elegant wine.

38. FERRARI ARANO, Sonoma County  49.00
Lots of complex fruit, cherries and currants. Shows great structure and finesse.

39. STAGS’ LEAP WINERY, Napa Valley  64.00
The wine exhibits a deep ruby color, followed by the sweet nose of cassis and smoky oak.

40. FRANSISCAN “Magnificat,” Napa Valley  65.00
Through blending of the Bordeaux varietal, this is the finest expression of the Oakville Estate. this wine expresses the full bodied richness of Cabernet Sauvignon tempered by the subtle elegance of Merlot.

42. SILVER OAK, Napa Valley  119.00
Bold and seamless with luxurious cassis aromas, it’s beautifully balanced flavors of berry and dark chocolate culminates in a long finish.

Merlot

51. BLACKSTONE, California  31.00
“Best Buy,” wine Spectator. Smooth finish, medium body with hints of berry, plum and currant.

52. CLOS DU BOIS WINERY, Sonoma  37.00
Full fruit flavors of currant and black cherries, and a long, luscious, elegant finish.

53. RUTHERFORD HILL, Napa Valley  38.00
This is Napa Valley’s benchmark Merlot. The wine’s hallmark fragrant aroma is complemented by hints of cedar and spice. An ultra smooth, easy drinking wine.

54. ST. FRANCIS, Sonoma  39.00
Rich flavored Merlot with great examples of blackberry and plum fruit and a round medium finish.

55. MARKHAM, Napa Valley  39.00
One of Napa’s most popular Merlots. Rich cherry and plum flavors blend nicely with toasty oak.

56. STERLING VINEYARDS, Napa Valley  44.00
Very soft fragrant and fruity red wine with full, youthful flavors.

57. FERRARI-CARANO, Sonoma  49.00
Superstar on the Merlot scene. Wonderful, velvety cassis and plum balanced with a combination of oak. A must try.

Zinfandel

61. HUNTINGTON, Zinfandel, Sonoma  32.00
Very Drinkable with blackberry jam, peppery spice and black cherry offering an exhilarating experience.

62. RENWOOD, Old Vines, Amador County 35.00
This Zinfandel is full-bodied with cherry and plum flavors, finishing with hints of chocolate.

63. FOUR VINES WINERY, “Maverick,” Amador County  45.00
Very concentrated, deep, rich fruit flavors suggesting plums, raspberries and cherries. Firm backbone and finish.

Pinot Noir

64. LA CREMA, California  45.00
Delicate structure, strawberry and cherry flavors.

66. SANFORD, Santa Barbara County  55.00
Full, rich and supple in structure. This wine is loaded with cherry flavors and spicy toasty oak and vanilla on the background.

Syrah

67. PEPPERWOOD GROVE, California  32.00
Full bodied, heady wine with blackberry complexity and hints of spice.

68. FESS PARKER, Santa Barbara County  39.00
This wine is both succulent and zesty with layers of fruit, oak and spice. A full-bodied wine that is perfect with meat and pastas.

EUROPEAN SELECTIONS

Italian White Wines

71. PINOT GRIGIO, Fontana Candida, Italy  25.00
Fontana Candida Pinot Grigio features a combination of quality and value that has been recognized by critics and consumers alike, and this easy to drink wine  is excellent with food or as an apertif.

72. PINOT GRIGIO, Santa Margherita  39.00
Santa Margherita was the first to produce Pinot Grigio. Crisp, dry and full-bodied. Excellent with pasta or any seafood entree. The #1 selling Pinot Grigio.

Italian Red Wines

73. Chianti DOCG, Toscana   31.00
Ruby red color and a dry well balanced, soft and velvety taste.

74.  CHIANTI CLASSICO, Brancaia Tuscany  59.00
Medium garnet in color, this wine has a beautiful nose of floral and cherry aromas that compels multiple inhales before any drinking begins.

75. BARBERA D ALBA, Batasiolo, Piemonte  38.00
This wine has a ruby red color with violet reflections, especially in the foam. The bouquet is vinous, pleasant and fruity. The taste is dry, rich and full from which emerges an elegant, slightly sharp taste with a good, well balanced body.

76. BAROLO DOCG, Batasiolo, Veneto  74.00
Full-bodied, dry and elegant.

French Red Wine

77. MOUTON CADET, Bordeaux  37.00
Clean aroma full and round and supple.

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4. MOET & CHANDON, White Star (Epernay, France)  59.00
Moet and Chandong White Star is a cuvee, meaning that the grapes used to produce this Champagne are blended. This practice of blending ensures consistent quality and style from year to year. The White Star is a classic Epernay with flowerlike flavors, hinting of yeast with a long, toasty finish.

19. CAKEBREAD CELLARS, Napa Valley, Chardonnay  62.00
Delightfully forward aromas of ripe pears and apples, with intriguing scents of guava and banana. On the palate, the wine boasts a full, fleshy texture and rich, ripe flavors balanced by subtle, spicy oak tones and an excellent underpinning of acidity.

40. FRANCISCAN “Magnificat,” Napa Valley  99.00
Through blending of the Bordeaux varietal, this is the finest expression of the Oakville Estate. This wine expresses the full-bodied richness of Cabernet Sauvignon tempered by the supple elegance of Merlot.

41.  CHAPPALLET, Cabernet Sauvignon “Signature,” Napa Valley  75.00
Medium, full-bodied with great flavor intensity with hints of cherries.

42. SILVER OAK, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley  119.00
Luscious flavors of fresh blackberries, violets, cola, nutmeg and licorice define this elegant wine. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a dark ruby color, a velvety mouth feel and an elegant fruit finish.

63. FOUR VINES WINER “Maverick,” Amador County  45.00
Very concentrated, deep, rich fruit flavors suggesting plums, raspberries and cherries. Firm backbone and finish.

76. BAROLO DOCG, Bastasiolo, Veneto  74.00
Full-bodied, dry and elegant.