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| Champagne/Sparkling Wines |
| Champagne – Dom Perignon 2000 – France | Bottle - $199.00 |
| This 2000 is champagne is full of life, with a fresh nose that dances through a spiral of aromas, blending hints of angelica, dried flowers, pineapple, coconut, cinnamon, cocoa and tobacco. With a fullness in the mouth, its earthy, smoky, pearly complexity rises to the surface, underscored by the vibrant warmth of peppery spice. This sensation, almost unsettling, is even more pronounced in the finish. 96 points, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) |
| Champagne – Veuve Clicquot Brut NV – France | Bottle - $79.00 |
| Clicquot’s signature non-vintage brut is loved all over the world for its crisp, full flavors, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. This classical dry Champagne is a blend of two thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced with one-third Chardonnay for elegance. It has a fine persistent sparkle and golden Champagne color. |
| Champagne – G.H. Mumm Jubileum Brut – France | 3oz - $10.00 | 6oz - $18.00 | Bottle - $57.00 |
| Mumm has been on a tremendous quality upswing which is only fitting for such a well known Champagne producer. Aromas of apples, delicate toast and citrus notes lead into a creamy and smooth palate with ripe flavors of apple and pear. Very pleasingly dry, this amply fruited Champagne drinks very well by itself and has a nice palate presence. It finishes harmoniously with spicy nuances and good length. |
| Champagne – Moët White Star NV – France | 6oz - $22.00 |
| A balanced blend of the three vine varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier) reveals a harmonious succession of sensations, a soft maturity, elegant lines, offering you sensations which can be shared and celebrated at any time. Four Stars - Wine Access Magazine. |
| Cava – Cristalino Brut NV – Spain | 3oz - $5.50 | 6oz - $9.00 | Bottle - $28.00 |
| This brut is round, slightly yeasty & shows citrus aromas that veer toward lemon-lime. Taste is healthy & clean, with citrus & apple flavors. |
| Prosecco – Montesel Extra Dry 2008 – Italy | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Fruity scent of peach, apple, pear & citrus fruits which tend toward a floral fragrance. Lovely with velvety softness & lively effervescence. |
| Sparkling Wine – Graham Beck Brut NV – South Africa | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Rich yeasty aromas with hints of clean lime fruit on the nose. This sparkling wine has an exciting fine mousse like creamy complexity on the palate. This wine ends with an elegant long finish. |
| Sparkling Wine – Gloria Ferrer VA de VI Ultra Cuvée – California | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Abundant aromas of ripe apple, Asian pear & Bing cherries amid enticing yeasty tones. Rich flavors of ripe peach, Meyer lemon, fresh berries and vanilla join with creamy textures in a lasting finish. |
| White Wines |
| House White | 6oz - $7.00 |
| Subject to change. |
| Chardonnay – X Napa Valley 2008 – California | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| A blend of premium grapes sourced from two of the best Los Carneros vineyards - Sangiacomo Vineyards (Sonoma County) and Truchard Vineyards (Napa County). Aromas of pineapple and pear are most evident followed by hints of Meyer lemon. This is a well-balanced wine with rich mouth-feel, good acidity and flavors of caramel apple, vanilla, and butterscotch. |
| Chardonnay – Four Vines Naked 2008 – California | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| “Naked” is the expression for a No-Oak style of winemaking. The fruit was fermented in 100% stainless steel, and NOT put through malolactic fermentation, in order to maintain the natural acid balance. The Chardonnay exhibits crisp apple, white peach, and pear, finishing long with hints of citrus and mineral. |
| Chardonnay – Cono Sur 2009 – Chile | 3oz - $5.00 | 6oz - $9.00 | Bottle - $28.00 |
| To produce this lively, mineral and deliciously balanced Chardonnay, the grapes inherit the soil of the Casablanca Valley and its closeness to the ocean. A zesty, fresh and together wine offers fruit expressions in the form of juicy citrus, banana, pear, and white peach. Add a hint of lemon peel, almond, and vanilla and the nose and taste combine for a refreshing wine. |
| Chardonnay – ZD 2008 – California | 3oz - $11.00 | 6oz - $18.00 | Bottle - $58.00 |
| 2007 was an exceptional vintage for Chardonnay. A long, cool growing season allowed for extended hang times with an excellent balance of flavors and natural acidity. A long, cold fermentation in 100% American oak barrels and no malo-lactic fermentation define ZD's signature winemaking style. ZD's rich, balanced, fruit driven Chardonnays drink amazingly well when young, and have the ability to age beautifully for many years. This wine exhibits aromas of ripe pineapple, apricots and fresh orange blossoms. Subtle hints of sweet vanilla, pear, honey and toasted nuts will round out a full palate of lush tropical fruit and well-balanced acidity. |
| Chenin Blanc – Ken Forrester 2008 – South Africa | 3z - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| Barrel fermented, ripe, rich, fullbodied - this wine is a great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak/vanilla flavors. This wine is bursting with dried apricots and pineapple, with a hint of vanilla and some typical Chenin honey notes with lasting finish. 86 pts Wine Spectator. |
| Fume Blanc – Chateau St. Jean 2008 – California | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| Crisp and refreshing, this Fumé Blanc offers fragrant aromas of green tea, lemongrass and lemon meringue pie. Flavors of grapefruit, spice and wet stone combine with lively acidity, creating a beautifully balanced wine with a lingering lemon zest finish. 91 pts Wine Spectator. |
| Gavi di Gavi – Figini 2008 – Italy | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Delicate and lean in body but rich with fruits & fragrance. Pleasing to the palate. |
| Gewurztraminer – Navarro Anderson Valley 2007 – California | 3oz - $8.50 | 6oz - $15.00 | Bottle - $47.00 |
| The wine processes a lovely bouquet of tropical fruit, peach and exotic spices. It also offers a ripe, medium-bodied clean fruitiness, with more tropical melon and a refreshing, citrusy finish that picks up warm spices. |
| Pinot Grigio – Donna Cristina 2008 – Italy | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| On the nose the wine is lively with notes of apple and pear followed by a clean, soft, fruity finish that never loses its vibrancy. |
| Pinot Grigio – Villa Frattina 2008 – Italy | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Friuli has proven to be the most suitable area for the production of high quality Pinot Grigio. From the vineyard Quartarezza, comes a wine of a pale straw-colored yellow with a full prominent fragrance reminiscent of walnut marrow and a refined aroma of fresh hay and wild honey. This taste is dry, flavorful and full with a fruity aroma and an elegant lingering finish of toasted hazelnuts. |
| Pouilly-Fuissé – Les Vieilles Vignes 2008 – France | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| A white Burgundy wine exhibiting carmel, apricot, honey and light butter. |
| Riesling – JL Wolf Wachenheimer 2006 – Germany | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| This is an Alsatian-style dry Riesling from the Wolf Estate. It has an enticing grapy fruity nose. The wine leaves a completely dry yet very fruity on the palate and is beautifully balanced. This is a great food wine. 85 pts Wine Spectator. |
| Riesling – Schloss Vollrads Kabinett 2007 – Germany | 3oz - $7.50 | 6oz - $13.00 | Bottle - $41.00 |
| This wine is simultaneously very fruity and very balanced. You can detect the melon, pear, apple, and pineapple, with yeasty undertones - with just a touch of effervescence. This is a wine that is versatile - you could pair it with more difficult foods like California rolls or chevre - but is just as good on its own! 89 pts Wine Spectator Best Buy. |
| Sancerre – Dominique et Janine Crochet 2008 – France | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| 100% Sauvignon Blanc, aged in stainless steel tank. Clean and smooth with lemon, gooseberry, spice and mineral aromas. |
| Sauvignon Blanc – Cakebread Cellars 2007 – California | 3oz - $11.00 | 6oz - $18.00 | Bottle - $58.00 |
| Intense melon and citrus fruit aromas with delicate floral and herbal notes and a slight touch of oak are confirmed on this wine’s vibrantly fruity palate, which shows a refined acidity balanced by a crisp texture. 91 pts Connoisseurs Guide. |
| Sauvignon Blanc – Cono Sur 2008 – Chile | 3oz - $5.00 | 6oz - $9.00 | Bottle - $28.00 |
| Aromas are highlighted by grapefruit & gooseberry flavors and piney undertones. Moderately full-bodied and crisp with solid core of fruit. |
| Sauvignon Blanc – Thelema 2008 – South Africa | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| Ripe, brisk aromas of melon, pineapple, lime oil, ginger and pepper. Dense and juicy, with lovely pliancy to the bright flavors of nectarine, grapefruit pith and minerals. Aromatic, concentrated and long. Steve Tanzer 89 points |
| Semillon – Saxon Brown 2008 – California | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Aligote is a grape variety exclusive to Burgundy. The nose offers notes of crystallized citrus fruit mixed with a hint of smoke and a strong minerality. This wine is marked in the mouth by a fruity lemon citrus attack followed by a mineral after- burner which lasts until the next sip is taken. At the end of the palate there are hints of quince and violet which mingle with the minerality of the wine. |
| Viognier – Barboursville Reserve 2008 – Virginia | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| This wine has welcoming aromatics and luscious flavors. Juicy with bright pear, passion fruit & hints of citrus on a gently herbal frame. |
| White Burgundy – Macon Lugny Les Charmes 2007 – France | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| Shows an excellent balance of fruit, minerals & acidity. Bright aroma of apples and subtle pineapple flavors. with bits of flint. |
| Red Wines |
| House Red | 6oz - $7.00 |
| Subject to change. |
| Amarone – Zonin 2005 – Italy | Bottle - $68.00 |
| This wine is majestic and velvety with rich and fruity dried grape tones. 90 points Wine Enthusiast. |
| Barbera – Enotria 2005 – California | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| This Barbera has a deep purple color with aromas and flavors of juicy blackberries and raspberries with a hint of currant. Soft tannins and a great natural acidity produce a wine for immediate enjoyment or one that will age for many years. |
| Blend – Orin Swift Prisoner 2008 – California | 3oz - $9.00 | 6oz - $16.00 | Bottle - $49.00 |
| A MONSTER Zinfandel blend out of Napa. This highly rated wine has been turning heads for three vintages now and this is certainly no exception. A rich yet structured glass that will stay with your palate for the entirety of your stay with us. Exclusive by the glass in Central Virginia. |
| Blend – Duckhorn Decoy 2007 – California | 3oz - $8.50 | 6oz - $15.00 | Bottle - $47.00 |
| This inviting wine is well-rounded with forward fruit, balanced by smooth, supple tannins and a lingering finish. The aroma is approachable with black cherry, ripe berry and floral notes of violet & rose petal. The flavors are ripe with fresh fruit including blackberry, black cherry and cassis complimented by a spicy note of white pepper. |
| Blend – Girard Artistry 2005 – California | Bottle - $62.00 |
| The firm tannins are very well integrated, making this wine elegant and approachable at an early age. There are multiple layers to this complex blend that reveal themselves through decanting or by giving the wine time to open up in the glass. 92 pts Wine Enthusiast. |
| Blend – Napanook 2004 – California | Bottle - $78.00 |
| The 2004 vintage has a deep ruby color, with a ripe, fruity nose. The intense aroma of clove and raspberry leads to a hint of chocolate. This wine feels like velvet in your mouth. The sweet, lingering tannins develop into an expression of sundried cherries. |
| Blend – Dominius Estate 2005 – California | Bottle - $159.00 |
| This very generous and well-ripened offering starts out with an involving display of cherries, cassis, herbs, sweet oak and loam in its deep and decidedly complex aromas, and it follows with equally wide-ranging flavors that show a real sense of layering and plenty of depth. |
| Blend – Opus One 2005 – California | Bottle - $189.00 |
| Bordeaux-like in its structure and balance, showing cedary oak, dusty berry, dried currant and mineral, with hints of herb and sage. The flavors firm up on the finish, and are rich and intense without being heavy. 90 pts Wine Spectator. |
| Blend – Cain Concept 2004 – California | Bottle - $89.00 |
| The core of ‘Cain Concept the Benchland’ is just what the name implies: Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the famed Benchlands of Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena, the spiritual heart of the Napa Valley. This very supple and sensual vintage of Cain Concept is rich, plummy, dusty and full of ripe purple fruit with hints of fresh coffee. |
| Blend – Cain Five 2004 – California | Bottle - $135.00 |
| Signature wine from Cain Vineyards blends all five Bordeaux grapes from high atop Spring Mountain. The 2004 Cain Five epitomizes the character of the Cain Vineyard: fresh and vibrant. Aromas of citrus and Douglas-fir overlay the black currant and black cherry of this mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is juicy, sweet and mouth-watering. As always, blended to achieve balance and continuity on the palate, followed by a long finish. While this wine drinks beautifully today, the 2004 is expected to age gracefully over the next ten years. |
| Blend – Barboursville Octagon 2005 - Virginia | Bottle - $55.00 |
| This is an amazing proprietary blend driven by Merlot, with elements of Reserve Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Dark, rich garnet color with an intense aroma of plum, cassis, coffee and berries are woven together in barrel to produce a phenomenally full and silky flavor on the palate. Tannins are resplendent and graceful. This is truly the hallmark of Virginia red wine. |
| Blend – Hedges Three Vineyards Red Mtn. 2006 – Washington | 3oz - $8.00 | 6oz - $13.50 | Bottle - $42.00 |
| This wine is beautifully complex, balanced as a Bordeaux blend and is a gem. It is long on the palate and well-rounded. |
| Blend – Marquee GSM 2007 – Australia | 3oz - $5.50 | 6oz - $9.00 | Bottle - $28.00 |
| Grenache and Mourvédre from the Claire Valley in Australia were artfully blended w/Shiraz. Classic “Rhone Style” red blend. |
| Blend – The Sum “Red Blend” The 75 Wine Company – California | 3oz - $8.00 | 6oz - $13.00 | Bottle - $42.00 |
| A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 10% Petite Sirah Layers of dark fruit and spice. 90 points Robert Parker |
| Bordeaux – Chateau LaGrange Clinet 2006 – France | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| This Bordeaux is a full rich wine showing the ripeness of this great vintage. The wine is long on the palate and forthcoming. A true value wine from France and one of the best ever for this property. Peak ripeness led to beautiful grapes, giving a high standard wine. This wine can be laid down, but also may be enjoyed now. Awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris with these laudatory comments: fruity, well balanced, ample: Beautiful wine! |
| Bordeaux – Chateau Fonguillon L’Enclos 2005 – France | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Smells of leather and brass. The taste is dark and not sweet with a tannic undertow - a true Bordeaux merlot. |
| Cabernet Franc – Barboursville Reserve 2006 – Virginia | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Barboursville grows the most diversified array of Cabernet Franc clones in the region - 4 from Bordeaux, 1 from the Loire - which offers a wine-making palate of matchless permutation and subtlety. This produces intense, effusively luscious flavors of ripe red berries with caramelized notes of fig, cherry, and plum, elegantly woven together. This wine is long-finishing and tannically vivid, yet has a remarkably soft palate. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Cakebread 2005 – California | Bottle - $86.00 |
| A bold California Cabernet, a stellar production! Cedar, cassis, cherry & cigar box w/nuances of leather rise out of the glass, tantalizing the senses. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Clos Pegase 2005 – California | Bottle - $48.00 |
| Flush with black cherry, cassis, mocha, chocolate, and dried flowers and wedded to silky, mouth-coating tannins, this Cabernet is indeed an expression of the best that Napa Valley has to offer. Straightforward scents of plump black cherries and creamy oak are followed up here with like-minded flavors that key on fairly obvious ripeness. The wine takes a turn to dryness in the latter-going and does show an edge of heat at the finish, but there is enough mass and essential fruit at its heart to make it a useful mate to hearty roasts. 92 points Wine Spectator. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Caymus Vineyards 2007 – California | Bottle - $99.00 |
| This wine has powerful aromas of ripe blackberry and dark cherry, with notes of vanilla, cocoa and rose petal. In the mouth, the wine exudes richness and a finely-grained “cocoa” texture with low acidity expressing breadth and richness on the palate. Flavors of chocolate, dark berry fruits and the classic cabernet cassis are supported by the texture of finely ground tannins. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - Trefethen 2005 – California | 3oz - $8.50 | 6oz - $15.00 | Bottle - $47.00 |
| Deep ruby in color, this complex Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits luxurious nose of blackberry, black cherry, plum, black currant, black pepper, cola nut and chocolate with a hint of black pepper & olive. The tannins are ripe and velvety, leading to a richly textured palate. The wine’s fresh, rich, raspberry jam, blackberry, currant and chocolate flavors lead to a long persistent finish of cherry and toasted oak vanilla. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Oak 2004 – California | Bottle - $99.00 |
| An elegant, highly expressive wine that displays a great complexity due to the multi-faceted climatic conditions of the harvest season. This wine is dark ruby with a purple to red edge. It displays bright aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, black tea, allspice and ginger. In the mouth, it has a full-bodied attack, a round, balanced mid-palate redolent of cherry preserves, brown sugar and caramel with an extremely long finish of savory ripe fruit. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Chateau Montelena Napa 2006 – California | Bottle - $69.00 |
| The winery continues to turn out a strong Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in the Calistoga area. This tends to be a good value for a high-class Napa Cabernet. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beauty. Savory black currant fruit notes intermixed with some licorice, underbrush and spice jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, smoothly textured, beautifully elegant wine meant to be served and drank in its first 10-12 years of life. 90 points Robert Parker. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Fay Vineyards 2005 – CA | Bottle - $119.00 |
| A beautiful perfume of violets, dark cherry and licorice introduce the 2004 FAY Cabernet Sauvignon and lead the way to luscious flavors of plum, chocolate, and candied ginger with savory notes of sandalwood and tobacco. Soft, juicy tannins and a silky-smooth mouth feel are a hallmark of this wine, rewarding those who enjoy it in its youth as well as those who will enjoy it after many years in the cellar. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Ferrari Carano 2006 – California | 3oz - $8.50 | 6oz - $15.00 | Bottle - $47.00 |
| This is a powerful wine with great finesse. This wine boasts aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and black tea complemented by elements of earth and licorice. The ripe black fruit, currants, toffee and caramel flavors give this wine a sweet mid-palate, excellent depth, showy tannins and a pure, classic Cabernet finish. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Jordan 2005 – California | 3oz - $16.00 | 6oz - $26.00 | Bottle - $78.00 |
| A combination of Cabernet Sauvignon (76%), Merlot (18%), Petit Verdot (4%), and Cabernet Franc (2%) creates well-integrated flavors, deep color and balance. The bouquet offers distinct notes of cassis, black cherry and cocoa. The aromatic qualities of the Petit Verdot marry well with the soft, alluring flavors of Merlot and complement the masculine tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The Jordan 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon has a rich texture and opulent flavors, complemented by a restrained framework of oak that leads to a lingering finish of violet, earth, smoke and cola. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - Felino 2008 – Argentina | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| Aromas of black currant and spice accompany a deep garnet color to introduce this stylish Cabernet Sauvignon. The generous palate offers perfectly ripened black fruits framed with bittersweet cocoa, hints of tobacco and earth. Fine, ripe tannins and subtle mineral notes grace a lengthy finish. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Simi 2006 – California | 3oz - $7.50 | 6oz - $13.00 | Bottle - $41.00 |
| Dark red with purple tones and up front aromas of berry with a hint of sweet oak. Cherries, berries and cassis flavors touch the palate. A lingering finish of elegant tannins and black spice completes this silky wine. Varietal Composition is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2% Syrah, 2% Petite Syrah, and 1% Malbec. Alexander Valley possesses the greatest diversity of soil types in any wine-growing region of California. It has a long history of dramatic geologic activity - from an ancient mudflow that changed the course of the Russian River, to earthquake upheavals that redistributed whole sections of land. The incredible diversity of soil types and microclimates produces wines with the velvety textures and bright, luscious flavors that are characteristic of Alexander Valley. Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the best of Alexander Valley’s bright fruit characters and elegance that made this world-class growing region famous. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon – Hayman & Hill Reserve 2007 – California | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| Rich chocolate with blueberry & raspberry notes, hints of tobacco, leather and the classic dust you find on the nose of most Napa Cabernets. |
| Carignan – Clos de Noi 2008 – Spain | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| Organic, opaque violet – aromas of cherry, cassis and tobacco. Palate is sweet cherry, plum with a peppery finish. |
| Chateauneuf-du-Pape – Guigal 2005 – France | Bottle - $68.00 |
| The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape has the potential to be the finest Chateauneuf Guigal has produced. It reveals more power, richness, and intensity than any previous vintage, including the highly regarded 2000 and 1998. Its deep ruby-hued 2005 reveals a big, sweet bouquet of kirsch, black currants, exotic Asian spices, and pepper. |
| Chianti – Colli Senesi Le Rote 2006 – Italy | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| This is an excellent example of a true Italian Chianti. On the nose is a beautiful, ripe, cherry aroma and on the palate is tobacco with a slight minerality & spice with very soft tannins |
| Claret – Linden 2006 – Virginia | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| This wine has the aromas of resinous, red raspberry, dried herbs, cloves, cedar, and clay dust. The flavors are those of grilled damson plums and forest berries with a bright acidity and moderate tannins. This is a great blended wine. |
| Douro – Quinta Do Vallado 2007 – Portugal | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| Powerful and refined red delivers concentrated flavors of plum. Taste has dried cherry and spice. 93 points Wine Spectator |
| Jumilla – Altos de Luzon 2005 – Spain | Bottle - $29.00 |
| The seriously endowed Altos de Luzon is a blend of 50% old vine Mourvedre (52 years) and equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, aged 12 months in a combination of French and American oak. A dense eggplant color is followed by beautiful aromas of smoky licorice, black currants, cherries, and earth. Offering wonderful ripeness, an alluring texture, sweet tannin, and adequate acidity, it certainly over-delivers for its price. |
| Malbec – Doña Paula 2008 – Argentina | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| Complex aromas of ripe plums, blackberry, blueberry, sweet tar, licorice, black pepper, mint and truffle with a hint of mocha flavors. |
| Merlot – Duckhorn 2005 – California | Bottle - $77.00 |
| This wine presents a bright fruit and forward nature of the Napa Valley Merlot pairs well with hearty foods. This Napa Valley Merlot is a blend of several individual vineyard lots. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and occasionally Petit Verdot make up the final blend. |
| Merlot – Mont Gras 2007 – Chile | 3oz - $5.50 | 6oz - $9.00 | Bottle - $28.00 |
| Twelve months in French and American Oak enhances the vibrant red color of this merlot. Intense appealing aromas of plums and spice engage with vanilla and cedar notes adding softness, depth and complexity to this expertly balanced wine. |
| Merlot – Northstar 2006 – Washington State | 3oz - $7.50 | 6oz - $13.00 | Bottle - $41.00 |
| The 2006 Merlot contains 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. Dark ruby/purple, it exhibits floral (violet) and lavender notes as well as cassis and black currants. This is a plush wine with excellent depth, concentration, and sweet fruit. |
| Merlot – Praxis Alexander Valley 2007 – California | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| The wine is deep purple in color with ruby highlights. Aromas of spice and a forest earthiness perfume the glass. Flamboyant flavors of bing cherries, plums, and toasted coconut are followed by vanilla and spice as the wine opens. Full- bodied with soft and supple texture, the wine is well-balanced with a long finish. |
| Petite Syrah – Peltier Station 2006 – California | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| This wine has a dark and magenta/purple appearance. Hints of lilac are on the nose with a general pallet of caramel, pepper and earth. The Petite Syrah has moderate astringency and a long lasting smooth finish. |
| Pinot Noir – Babich Marlborough 2008 – New Zealand | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| The warm days and cool nights that Marlborough is well known for are ideal for the Pinot Noir grape. An early ripening variety, it benefits from the warm days, high sunshine hours and cool nights that develop intense flavor while maintaining balanced acidity in the fruit. An attractively rich bouquet redolent with cherry-spice and earthy notes is combined with a warm, soft palate full of intense berry fruit, a complex and lingering earthy-smokiness. Nicely balanced and very approachable. |
| Pinot Noir – Cherry Hill 2006 – Oregon | 3oz - $8.50 | 6oz - $15.00 | Bottle - $47.00 |
| Cherry Hill Winery produced its first vintage from the new winery in 2003. The Cherry Hill Winery Estate Pinot Noir is handcrafted from their Pommard clone which makes up 55% of the 55 acre estate vineyard. The state of the art gravity feed winery provided Cherry Hill with the tools to carefully handcraft this most difficult grape into a light delicate Pinot Noir. The wine is aged in neutral French oak for one year and is a light delicate wine with beautiful color and texture. YUMMY!! An amazingly creamy, jammy, red fruit with a great long finish of grape jam with almost a syrup mouth feel. A great wine!! |
| Pinot Noir – Benton Lane 2007 – Oregon | 3oz - $8.50 | 6oz - $15.00 | Bottle - $47.00 |
| This deep ruby colored Pinot Noir has impressive and varietal aromas of bing cherries, red plums, hibiscus and wild mushrooms. The smooth, ripe tannins give a voluptuous texture to the mixed berry and chocolate flavors of the wine. A hint of white pepper adds further complexity to the lively and seamless finish. |
| Pinot Noir – Patz and Hall 2006 – California | Bottle - $45.00 |
| Bright strawberry and cherry flavors echo cool-climate roots, with a complex palate of mulled red berries and baking spices. Silky tannins and mouth-watering acidity make this a wonderful structured cuvée. |
| Pinot Noir – Hamilton Russell 2007 – South Africa | Bottle - $58.00 |
| The low-vigor, stony, clay-rich soil; the cool maritime mesoclimate; the naturally tiny yields; and the philosophy of expressing the terroir in the wines – these all give rise to a certain tightness, tannin line and elevated length to balance the richness & generosity of the Pinot Noir. This Pinot Noir generally shows hints of that alluring “primal” character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume. |
| Red Burgundy – Marsannay Louis Latour 2006 – France | 3oz - $6.50 | 6oz - $11.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| This Pinot Noir brings forth freshly picked aromas of licorice, blackberry, black current, and raspberry. It shows the beautiful nature of Pinot Noir. The palate also echoes more spicy flavors of licorice. The wine is a lean and solidly-built red, despite its ripe cherry notes up front. Tannins and acidity dominate now, but this has stony character and length. Loads of mineral in the aftertaste. This wine has good balance between acidity and fruitiness, perfect to drink now. |
| Rioja – Gran Familia 2006 – Spain | 3oz - $6.00 | 6oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $31.00 |
| Perfect balance of luscious fruit and silky tannins. Full-bodied with plenty of meaty, warm, ripe, red fruit flavors. This could well be Spain’s best value wine. It shows fresh, vivid, dark cherry and raspberry fruit with a subtly meaty, spicy edge. Less oaky than many Riojas and better for it. Wine Spectator best Spanish Wine by the bottle under $25.00. |
| Rosé – Chateau Grand Cassagne 2008 – France | 3oz - $5.50 | 6oz - $9.00 | Bottle - $28.00 |
| Château Grande Cassagne is situated on the western edge of the Rhône Valley near the village of St. Gilles. Their vineyards are planted on an ancient riverbed covered with cailloux, or round weathered stones. The Dardé brothers are well known for their exemplary red wines of deep concentration. However, their best-kept secret may be their Rosé. Made from three grapes, this wine exudes red fruits and a strawberry perfume. This Rosé is a blend of 60% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, and comes from tiny berries of forty-plus year old vines. Fermented a short time on its skins, it retains an electric pink color, soaring aromatics, and fully dry palate. |
| Shiraz – Boarding Pass 2006 – Australia | Bottle - $35.00 |
| This 2006 Shiraz was aged in French and American oak for 12 months. It’s purple-color is very expressive, with a nose of smoke, spice box, blackberry, and blueberry jam. Layered, supple-textures, sweet, and full-bodied, this seamless, crowd-pleasing wine offers a remarkably long finish for its humble price. The Boarding Pass label is just that, a dead ringer for an airplane boarding pass. According to Dan Philips, it is like going on a trip to Australia without leaving home while the First Class is a luxury upgrade. 92 points Parker. |
| Shiraz – Two Hands Gnarly Dudes – 2008 - Australia | 3oz - $8.50 | 6oz - $15.00 | Bottle - $47.00 |
| Gnarly Dudes is named for the gnarly old vines that stand around all lifetime long looking like they are soldiers ready to be led into battle. Year in and year out they throw a crop of beautiful fruit that is tamed and put into this wine. Shiraz grapes, mature vines and the Barossa Valley, there is nothing quite like it. Color: Deep black with a slight purple hue. Aroma: Vibrant lifted notes of red berries, rich plum with hints of clove and spice followed by a subtle influence of oak. Taste: A lush mouth filling palate backed by a core of rich red to purple fruits. Shows a great deal of intensity, but the fruit is lively with a degree of restraint. |
| Syrah – Bonny Doon 2005 – California | 3oz - $7.00 | 6oz - $13.00 | Bottle - $38.00 |
| 2005 was a coolish year, one of elegance and restraint. The ‘06 is extremely refined; the wine (when decanted) has an especially seductive perfume. The signifiers of this Syrah: bacon fat is quite evident, as is the scent of licorice, anise, wintergreen, violet, and spicy elements – white pepper, most notably, juniper, cardamom, and sandalwood. There is also a brilliant mineral element herein – mostly in virtue of shy-yielding grapes. The texture is particularly noteworthy, with melted, creamy tannins and a very silky finish. |
| Syrah – Ridge Lytton West 2005 – California | 3oz - $10.00 | 6oz - $18.00 | Bottle - $57.00 |
| 95 points, three stars and the top rated Syrah in the March issue of the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "6% Viognier. There is a sense of refinement and pure precision about this bottling that not only moves it to the head of the class but sets it in a class all its own. This wine is very deep and impeccably structured, it eschews runaway ripeness in favor of layered richness and real nuance, and it begs for comparison with the fine wines of Côte Rôtie rather than its more blustery Californian kin. It is as classy and sophisticated as local Syrah is likely to get, and it is bound to age famously by dint of balance and depth." Aged for 21 months in air-dried American oak, this bold, complex wine is fruit-forward with plenty of syrah spice. |
| Tinta de Toro – Quinta Quietud 2003 – Spain | 3oz - $8.50 | 6oz - $15.00 | Bottle - $47.00 |
| This wine is intensely jammy with black raspberry fruit, vibrant and alive in both nose and mouth, with a nice hit of black pepper. This wine is smoothly textured in mouth with creamy vanilla oak. The finish is long with lush, jammy fruit--dangerously good! |
| Zinfandel – Carol Shelton Wild Thing 2005 – California | Bottle - $47.00 |
| This wine is intensely jammy with black raspberry fruit, vibrant and alive in both nose and mouth, with a nice hit of black pepper. This wine is smoothly textured in mouth with creamy vanilla oak. The finish is long with lush, jammy fruit--dangerously good! |
| Zinfandel – Green & Red Chiles Canyon 2006 – California | 3oz - $8.00 | 6oz - $13.50 | Bottle - $41.00 |
| Located at elevations from 1000 to 1700 feet, overlooks upper Chiles Canyon. The vines on the red hillsides produce a vigorous, spicy black pepper and berried wine. |
| Port |
| Port – Croft 10 Year Old Tawny – Portugal | 1oz - $8.00 | 2oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $49.00 |
| There is a delicious combination of rich mellow fruit coupled with a slight nuttiness. Pairs well with a mild goat cheese. |
| Port – Warre’s Late Bottled Vintage Port – Portugal | 1oz - $7.00 | 2oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $49.00 |
| This port has an attractive tawny color and a classic bouquet of almonds. Light delicate raisin flavors and long elegant finish. |
| Port – Warre’s Otima 10 Year Tawny – Portugal | 1oz - $7.00 | 2oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $49.00 |
| This port has an attractive tawny color and a classic bouquet of almonds. Light delicate raisin flavors and long elegant finish. |
| Port – Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Port – Portugal | 1oz - $6.50 | 2oz - $9.50 | Bottle - $44.00 |
| Dow’s LBV is full-bodied, rich but perfectly balanced with soft peppery tannins and with a fine acidity that ensure perfect balance on the palate. |
| 10 Year Old Tawny Port - Taylor Fladgate – Portugal | 1oz - $7.00 | 2oz - $10.00 | Bottle - $49.00 |
| Ripe, silky, dried red currant fruit is allied to flavors of raisins and nuts in this refined, elegantly structured wine which shows a lush, mellow texture underscored by a fresh, cleanly defined acidity. 91 Points W/S -90 Points Wine & Spirit |
| 20 Year Old Tawny Port - Taylor Fladgate – Portugal | 1oz - $8.00 | 2oz - $14.00 |
| This seductive, silky wine balances discreet dried red fruit and fig flavors with pronounced aromatic notes of nuts, praline and mocha in a luxuriant texture underscored by a refined acidic backbone. |
| 30 Year Old Tawny Port - Taylor Fladgate – Portugal | 1oz - $12.00 | 2oz - $20.00 |
| An intensely, mellow tawny with evolved flavors and aromas of chocolate, butterscotch, toffee & roasted nuts. This wine is rich and voluptuous in the mouth with a honeyed, layered texture supported by an excellent balance of acidity which carries into the lingering finish. 93 Points Wine & Spirit |
| 40 Year Old Tawny Port - Taylor Fladgate – Portugal | 1oz - $19.00 | 2oz - $32.00 |
| Olive bronze in color, this is an exotic, intense, old tawny with layers of penetrating aromas, flavors of caramel, burnt sugar, chocolate, toffee, nuts, and toasted spice in a dense, luxuriantly textured palate which is underscored by a well structured, elegant acidic backbone. 95 Points Wine Enthusiast -92 Points Wine & Spirit |
| Dessert Whites |
| Ice Wine – Jackson-Triggs Vidal 2006 – Canada | 1oz - $7.00 | 2oz - $12.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| This richly textured wine displays fresh tropical aromas of papaya, mango and apricot. Bold fruit flavors balanced with fine acidity caress the palate and conclude with an exquisite silky finish. |
| Tokay – Campbell’s – Australia | 1oz - $6.00 | 2oz - $9.00 | Bottle - $35.00 |
| This non-vintage Tokay is more elegant, not as sweet (205 grams of residual sugar per liter), but unctuous, long, and fragrant, revealing hints of Chinese black tea, toffee, and marmalade. This cuvee is based on 20-25-year old Soleras. The Soleras is not a ranking but a system. The technical, non-romantic name is fractional blending which means wines of various years blended with each other in a continuous process to create a consistent character. Robert Parker, 94 points. |
| Cru – Kluge Estate – Virginia | 1oz - $5.00 | 2oz - $7.50 |
| Made from 100% Chardonnay, CRU is fortified with 100% Chardonnay brandy. To further enhance unique flavor, Kluge Estate ages the juice in Jack Daniel’s barrels to develop complex and spicy aromas. Cru is a true New World original. |
| Beer |
| Bass – Pale Ale, England | Bottle - $5.95 |
| This beer is amber-colored with a foamy head. The taste is nice and malty with substantial caramel notes. Bitter twang on the finish. |
| Stella Artois – Lager, Belgium | Bottle - $5.95 |
| This golden brew is a signature blend of premium malt and Saaz hops. Quite malty on the mid-palate, Stella Artois is a full flavoured, superior quality beer with a rich, estery, creamy aroma a fine clean bitterness and a hint of citric fruitiness. |
| Starr Hill – Jomo Lager, Virginia | Bottle - $5.95 |
| Starr Hill’s Jomo Lager is a smooth, multiple-award-winning Light Amber Lager. Fermented with Southern German Lager yeast, its crisp, clean taste, and noticeable hop aroma are effectively balanced with a slight malty sweetness. |
| Starr Hill – The Love Wheat Beer, Virginia | Bottle - $5.95 |
| The Love is an unfiltered wheat beer, also known as a hefeweizen. It is distinguished by its extremely light body and flavored with hints of banana and clove. A slice of lemon can compliment this refreshing brew. |