By The Glass
Sparkling / White / Red / Sweet
| CHAMPAGNES | ||
| 116 | Pol Gardere, Brut NV | 17 |
| From Premier and Grand Cru grapes. Soft and fresh, rich and elegant. A small grower Champagne. | ||
| 105 | Nicolas Feuillatte, Cuvée Gastronomie, Brut NV | 18 |
| An easy-going, attractive wine with good definition in its aromas and flavors. Intriguing for its nutty, lanolin and cereal notes, along with pear and honey. | ||
| 111 | Pol Roger, Extra Cuvée de Réserve, Brut NV | 25 |
| Delicate and fresh, with lots of apple and dough flavors and crisp acidity. Very long and flavorful on the finish. | ||
| 108 | Henri Giraud Espirit, Brut NV | 26 |
| Graphite aromas give way to red berry and honey flavors in this supple, medium-weight Champagne. Balanced and open, with a toasty finish. | ||
| 109 | Henri Giraud Espirit Rosé, Brut NV | 28 |
| Scents of oak and sweet spices augment cherry and strawberry notes in this rich, opulent rosé. Though firmly structured, this is open and accessible, with a creamy intensity and a crisp, lingering finish. | ||
| SPARKLING WINES | ||
| 612 | Moscato d'Asti, Marcarini, 2010 | 9 |
| Well-meshed and tangy, offering flavors of ripe apple, melon, tangerine candy and lemon zest, with a lightly creamy finish. | ||
| 139 | Pisani, Prosecco, D.O.C., Extra Dry, NV | 10 |
| This wine features a light orchard fruit tone, recalling white peaches and pears, with bright acidity and light body. | ||
| 146 | Bleasdale The Red Brut Sparkling Shiraz | 11 |
| Australia “Chock full of black forest gâteau and dripping with inky mulberry juice, with a lick of sweetness on the finish." -Taste Food & Wine | ||
| 126 | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Rustico Nino Franco Brut | 12 |
| Veneto, Italy Frothy, fresh, pure, delicate, delicious sparkling Prosecco. | ||
| 148 | Simmonet Febvre Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé | 12 |
| Burgundy, France Lovely pale salmon hue. Delicate mousse, appealing aroma of strawberry and citrus. Tastes like a Rosé Champagne! |
| AMERICA | ||
| CHARDONNAY | ||
| 200 | Michael Sullberg Barrel Select, California, 2010 | 9 |
| Fresh scents of varietal fruit with tropical and apple nuances in a delicious, everyday Chardonnay. | ||
| 212 | Clos Robert, California 2009 | 10 |
| Delicate apple and pear aromas balanced by a smooth, medium-bodied structure and a fruit-filled, appealing finish. | ||
| 275 | Invictus, Sonoma County, 2010 | 16 |
| This lemon-yellow Chardonnay is rich with pear, apple, and ripe citrus fruit blanketed with a creamy layer of toasted oak and spice. | ||
| 229 | Ramey, Russian River Valley, 2009 | 24 |
| Lovely aromas of buttered citrus and crushed rock, good acidity and a fresh, medium to full-bodied, elegant style. | ||
| 182 | Kistler, "Les Noisetiers," Sonoma County, 2009 | 30 |
| Complex aromas of citrus and flakey pastry. Elegant and impressive with layers of honeysuckle macadamia nuts and beautifully integrated oak. | ||
| OTHER AMERICAN WHITES | ||
| 202 | Honig Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2010 | 10 |
| Offers up loads of fruit (melon, figs, and citrus) in a light to medium-bodied, crisp, refreshing, exuberant style. | ||
| 243 | Conundrum White Blend, California, 2010 | 14 |
| Extremely aromatic, the wine is made from six grapes that are vinified separately and then blended together. A conundrum? | ||
| 211 | Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2010 | 15 |
| A crisp, full-bodied style of Sauvignon Blanc with small amounts of Sémillon and Sauvignon Musqué that add to its distinctive flavor. | ||
| 208 | Captûre Les Pionniers Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, 2009 | 17 |
| Impressive for its smooth elegance and clarity, with fragrant apple blossom, passion fruit, Meyer lemon, and green apple flavors. Manages to balance crisp acidity with refinement. | ||
| AUSTRALIA | ||
| 244 | The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne, D'Arenberg, Adelaide, 2008 | 9 |
| Very pretty, with floral, passion fruit and pineapple aromas and flavors up front. Settles into an apricot silkiness on the finish. | ||
| AUSTRIA | ||
| 232 | Grüner Veltliner, Gobelsburger, Kamptal, 2010 | 9 |
| Spicy, peppery citrus zest, earth and lemon-pear jelly. Vibrant and distinctive. | ||
| 298 | Riesling, Karl Fritsch, Wagram, 2010 | 10 |
| There's an intense dried apricot note to the core of peach and ripe apple flavors. Golden raisin accents mark the ripe finish. | ||
| 259 | Grüner Veltliner, Nigl, Freiheit, 2010 | 12 |
| A smoky spiciness leads to bright, light-green fruit notes with a round structure and a little red chili pepper and lemon in the background. | ||
| 226 | Roter Veltliner, Leth, Reserve Scheiben, Donauland, 2006 | 18 |
| From the grape that is a Leth specialty, his 2006 Roter Veltliner Reserve Scheiben smells intensely of rhubarb, apple, orange zest, and wood smoke. With a similar complexity on the palate – quite full, albeit with a rather glassy texture – this finishes with tenacious smoky, zesty, briny, bitter-sweet persistence. | ||
| SOUTH AMERICA | ||
| 257 | Torrontés Crios de Susana Balbo, Salta, Argentina 2011 | 9 |
| Hints of peach pit, white pear, flowers, and orange citrus fruit. Beautiful structure and acidity similar to Sauvignon Blanc. | ||
| FRANCE | ||
| 225 | Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu, Sur Lie, Luc & Jerome Choblet, Loire, 2010 | 9 |
| A classic in wine bars throughout France. Ripe and plump in feel, with a hint of kiwifruit running through the pink grapefruit and white peach flavors. There's a lively, herb-tinged finish. | ||
| 247 | Pinot Blanc, Schlumberger, Les Prince Abbes, Alsace, 2008 | 9 |
| Intense floral and lemony scents. Fresh yet full and soft with good acidity. | ||
| 174 | Quincy, Domaine Mardon, Cuvée Très Vielles Vignes, 2010 | 11 |
| Honeydew melon, white peach and mint mark the nose of this delicious Quincy, with prickly hints of gooseberry, lime rind and nettle emerging on an otherwise relatively soft palate. | ||
| 290 | Chablis, Christian Moreau Père & Fils, 2009 | 12 |
| Light scents of lemon and orange meet an equally light hint of lees in this delicately flavored, mouthwatering Chablis. | ||
| 284 | Sancerre, Domaine La Croix Saint-Laurent, Loire, 2010 | 12 |
| A dry, fruity wine with a bouquet of white flowers and tropical fruit. | ||
| 270 | Château Respide Médeville, Graves, 2009 | 17 |
| Delicious Bordeaux Blanc: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle. Aromas of new French oak with lush creaminess and Old World charm. | ||
| 239 | Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Domaine Meo Camuzet, Clos St. Philibert, 2008 | 18 |
| A fresh and bright nose of straw, melon, and a pretty floral hint lead to detailed and racy flavors that exude a fine minerality onto the lively finish. | ||
| GERMANY | ||
| 204 | Riesling, "Urban," Nik. Weis Selection, Mosel, 2010 | 9 |
| Very minerally and smoky, delivering concentrated flavors of baked apple, golden raisin and spice. The rich finish is spicy, with hints of cream. | ||
| ITALY | ||
| 245 | Marcato Pinot Grigio, Veneto, 2010 | 9 |
| This wine shows a medium yellow color with aromas of ripe fruits and flavors of peach, apricot, and roasted almonds. | ||
| 258 | Roero Arneis, Azienda Musso, Piedmont, 2009 | 10 |
| An aromatic but restrained wine, delicate in flavor with wonderful finesse. Very fragrant with notes of apricot, apple, camomile and a hint of spice. | ||
| 278 | Castelfeder Kerner "Lahn," Vigneti delle Dolomiti, 2010 | 10 |
| Kerner is a cross between Riesling and the German grape Trollinger, a light red grape known as Schiava in Italy. This powerful white wine is fresh and aromatic with high acidty and a spicy aftertaste reminiscent of Szechwan peppercorn. | ||
| 253 | Colmello di Grotta Ribolla Gialla, Collio, 2010 | 12 |
| Ribolla Gialla is an ancient varietal that was nearly wiped out by the phylloxera epidemic of the 19th Century and has only recently come to the attention of an international audience. This wine is light and crisp yet buttery, with hints of apples, citrus and almonds. Finishes with expansive floral and mineral qualities and good length. | ||
| NEW ZEALAND | ||
| 287 | Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, 2010 | 9 |
| “Elegant and vibrant, this mouthwatering wine offers lime and tequila flavors that are reminiscent of a margarita, but remains light, refined and distinctive. Tasted twice, with consistent notes” -Wine Spectator, 89 pts. | ||
| GREECE | ||
| 178 | Roditis "Petra" Kir-Yianni Estate, Florina, 2010 | 9 |
| A nice crisp, fresh white wine with lemon character and citrus flavor. It has a great acidity and a beautiful round finish. | ||
| 238 | Assyrtiko, Moraitis, Santorini, 2010 | 12 |
| Assyrtiko is a white wine grape indigenous to the volcanic island of Santorini in the Aegean Sea. Gold-toned and medium-bodied, this wine practically paints a picture of its sea-side surroundings: it's crisp yet has a bit of weight, and it's dry, with serious acid and lemon notes that stretch from fresh zest to lemon balm to almost-briny whiffs of preserved lemons. | ||
| PORTUGAL | ||
| 183 | Vinho Verde Vera, Casa do Valle, Minho, 2010 | 9 |
| Exhibits bright and complex notes of lime and pink grapefruit complimented by refreshing mineral notes and a slight effervescence. | ||
| SPAIN | ||
| 294 | Albariño Burgans Martin Codax, Rias Baixas, 2010 | 10 |
| The nose features hay and lime with a hint of roses. In the mouth it is clean and crisp, sporting minerality combined with citrus. Crisp and refreshing. |
| AMERICA | ||
| CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND CABERNET BLENDS | ||
| 333 | Clos Robert, North Coast, 2006 | 10 |
| This juicy, ruby colored quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon reveals classic black fruits intermixed with hints of herbs and spice. Underlying sweet cassis notes and fine ripeness with smooth lively flavors in the mouth-filling finish make this a favorite for current everyday drinking. | ||
| 317 | Invictus, Napa Valley, 2009 | 17 |
| Made from fruit grown at a prestigious, first-growth-quality vineyard. Tastes 50% better than its price. Rich, smoky yet restrained nose with voluptuous richness in the mouth, balanced by fine minerality. Elegant Cabernet. | ||
| 534 | Invictus Reserve, Napa Valley, 2006 | 20 |
| Only the best barrels were selected for this limited bottling. Knock-out nose of dark Bing cherries, charcoal, cassis and ripe black fruits. Chocolate palate-coating texture with underlying mineral and earth notes. | ||
| 793 | Opus One, Napa Valley, 2007 | 53 |
| "One of the strongest wines ever made at Opus One, the 2007 has terrific black currant fruit, licorice, incense, and subtle smoke, an opulent, even voluptuous mouthfeel, dazzling purity and texture, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel. This is a sensational Opus One, with sweet tannin and impressive precision and depth." –Robert Parker, 95 Points. | ||
| MERLOT AND MERLOT BLENDS | ||
| 312 | Michael Sullberg Merlot Reserve, California, 2010 | 9 |
| A soft, delicate, subtle, charming California Merlot with lush aromas of sweet cherries intermixed with hints of chocolate and a touch of spice. | ||
| PINOT NOIR | ||
| 313 | The Pinot Project, California, 2010 | 9 |
| Pure aromas and flavors of black cherries kissed by oak and complimented by just the right amount of Asian spice. | ||
| 348 | Roots "Klee," Willamette Valley, 2009 | 10 |
| Fresh scents of red cherry, raspberry, and cedar are echoed in the flavor of the wine. Blackberry, cinnamon, and a base note of minerality add complexity. | ||
| 373 | Calera, Central Coast, 2009 | 16 |
| Bottled unfiltered. Attractive notes of roasted herbs, sweet and sour cherries, strawberry jam, sassafras, and earth emerge from this medium to full-bodied, supple-textured, seductive red. | ||
| 467 | Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, 2008 | 26 |
| Fresh aromas of strawberry, raspberry and huckleberry are firm and spicy in this medium-bodied red, yet it gains depth and length, ending with a wet pebble and mineral edge. | ||
| 908 | Martinelli, Blue Slide Ridge, Sonoma Coast, 2009 | 54 |
| "Always the most complex for my olfactory senses is the Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge. The 2009 exhibits DRC-like aromas of blue and black fruits, raspberries, cherries, forest floor, and spring flowers. Full-bodied, opulent, broad, and seductive, this lush, heady Pinot can be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years." --Robert Parker, 94 Points. | ||
| ZINFANDEL AND ZIN BLENDS | ||
| 322 | Rosenblum, Paso Robles, 2008 | 12 |
| Rich and full with spicy earth tones. Overall charm and complexity with flavors of rich cherry, black raspberry a touch of chocolate truffle and a pinch of anise. | ||
| 555 | The Prisoner, Orin Swift Cellars, Napa Valley, 2010 | 21 |
| Deep, dark garnet with a clean and bright red band in the rim. The aromas take a minute to come up, and then they take off into a blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak. One of the most popular wines in America, one sip and you'll know why! | ||
| CABERNET FRANC | ||
| 316 | Lang & Reed, Napa Valley, 2009 | 12 |
| The aromatics express a very pure statement of Cabernet Franc, with gentle perfume, slight bramble and white cherry, laced with a touch of herb. The flavors are a mix of sweet cherries and blueberries with a faint cedar sweetness and spice. | ||
| ARGENTINA | ||
| 366 | Malbec, Crios de Susana Balbo, Mendoza, 2010 | 9 |
| This dark, dense red offers concentrated notes of wild berry compote, fig paste and plum skin framed by hints of spice, violet and graphite on the finish. | ||
| AUSTRALIA | ||
| 376 | D'Arenberg "d'Arry's Original" Shiraz/Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2008 | 10 |
| A lively style that emphasizes cherry and mint flavors, lingering nicely against velvety tannins. | ||
| FRANCE | ||
| 351 | Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Le Garrigon, Rhône, 2010 | 9 |
| Nice purity, with supple flavours of black cherry and plum riding atop lavender, spice, and mineral notes. | ||
| 448 | Les Pampres Domaine Mas Laval, Languedoc, 2010 | 13 |
| Stunning concentration of black-fruit flavors in this pleasingly elegant, supple, elite Rhône blend…smoky, lovely, and seductive! | ||
| 465 | Morgon, Marcel Lapierre, Beaujolais, 2010 | 14 |
| Probably the most sought-after Beaujolais vintner working today, Marcel Lapierre works organically in the vineyard and uses very little sulfur in the cellar. The result is a wine that is both powerful and elegant, with an exceptionally pure fruit expression and marked minerality. Serious beyond its price point. | ||
| 382 | Côtes du Jura "Rubis," Domaine Berthet-Bondet, Jura, 2008 | 14 |
| Wines from the Jura are among the most unusual in circulation, and as such, one might even call them geeky. Made with 45% Trousseau, 45% Poulsard and 10% Pinot Noir, this wine is characterized by its lightness and the complex bouquet of red fruits and earth. With its slightly oxidized character, this wine is definitely not for everyone. | ||
| 468 | Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine des Grands Chemins, 2009 | 15 |
| “There is a lot of good stuff in 2010, but the real stunner is the 2009 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands Chemins. Revealing abundant notes of tar, cassis, black raspberries, tapenade and earth in its rich, full-bodied, stunning personality, it should drink well for 10-15 years.” –Robert Parker, 92 Points. | ||
| 394 | Bourgogne Rouge, Maison Leroy, 2007 | 18 |
| This is lively and bursting with fruit, showing flavors of freshly crushed cherry. There’s also a spice note, and the structure is well-integrated, with fine length. | ||
| 329 | Prieur de Château Meyney, Saint-Estèphe, 2005 | 20 |
| A sleeper of a wine. The second wine of Chateau Meyney (90 Points Wine Spectator) from the fabulous 2005 vintage. Delicious fruit up front with good tannins on the back. A great red with structure and finesse. | ||
| ITALY | ||
| 331 | Chianti Superiore Valdarno, Tuscany, 2009 | 11 |
| Lovely dried cherry and smoke aromas with delicious berry flavors and a firm, but silky finish. A great Chianti value. | ||
| 310 | Chianti Classico Querciabella, Tuscany, 2008 | 16 |
| The 2008 Chianti Classico Querciabella is a very pretty, attractive wine laced with fragrant red fruit. This is a finely knit, small scaled vintage of the Querciabella with beautiful balance and a long, harmonious finish. It must have been extremely difficult to make a wine of this level from biodynamically farmed vineyards with minimum intervention in the very challenging 2008 harvest. | ||
| 470 | Fontodi Chianti Classico, Tuscany, 2008 | 17 |
| The 2008 Chianti Classico is very elegant and restrained in this vintage. Sweet red cherries, flowers, tobacco, and incense float on a core of bright, persistent minerality. This is a rather Burgundian styled vintage for the Chianti Classico, and this particular wine is a model of precision and elegance. Menthol, spices and a host of balsamic aromas and flavors add complexity on the delineated, precise finish. | ||
| 335 | Brunello di Montalcino La Lecciaia, Tuscany, 2004 | 22 |
| "Plush aromas of black cherry and blackberry. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins and a long, delicious finish." -Wine Spectator, 93 pts. | ||
| SPAIN | ||
| 354 | Montebuena Tempranillo, Rioja, 2009 | 10 |
| Dark ruby-colored, the 2009 Montebuena offers an appealing perfume of spice box, leather, tobacco, and blackberry. On the palate it is packed with ripe fruit, has outstanding concentration, and impeccable balance. It is a great bargain that offers a sneak preview of the great 2009 vintage in Rioja and northern Spain in general. | ||
| 445 | Clos Dalian Garnacha, Montsant, 2008 | 11 |
| Dense and smooth with notes of raspberry framed by an underlying minerality. Drinks like a baby Priorat for a fraction of the price. | ||
| 379 | Josep Foraster Trepat, Conca de Barberà, 2009 | 12 |
| Conca de Barbara is the home to most of the world's Trepat, much of which is utilized in the production of Rosado Cava. However, the grape is more than capable of standing on its own as the 2009 Josep Foraster Trepat demonstrates. Strawberry and boysenberry aromas form the bouquet of this medium-bodied, elegant wine that has ample ripe, dry flavors, a smooth texture, and a pleasing proportionality. | ||
| 431 | Camins del Priorat, Alvaro Palacios, Priorat, 2010 | 14 |
| This crisp red is bursting with red cherry and berry flavors, sweetened with a bit of vanilla, but balanced with notes of mountain herbs and lead pencil. | ||
| 434 | Numanthia Termes, Toro, 2008 | 17 |
| This bold red matches ripe blackberry and currant flavors with toast, dark chocolate and oak notes. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, and the smoky mineral note is alluring. |
| 612 | Moscato d'Asti, Marcarini, 2010 | 9 |
| Well-meshed and tangy, offering flavors of ripe apple, melon, tangerine candy and lemon zest, with a lightly creamy finish. | ||
| 604 | Macvin Rouge, Chateau D'Arlay, Jura, NV | 10 |
| A blend of Pinot Noir and marc brandy, this red liqueur wine has aromas and flavors of black tea and silken dark cherries augmented by remarkable spice and warmth. | ||
| 610 | Maury "La Cerisaie," Domaine des Schistes, Roussillon, 2007 | 12 |
| Big, concentrated dessert red from the south of France, with firm, lush flavors of fudge, dark plum, cassis and kirsch. | ||
| 609 | Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port | 18 |
| Buttery and rich, with concentrated dried red fruit flavors and plenty of glazed ginger and apricot. The finish is peppery, with lingering notes of almond and honey. | ||
| 605 | Tokaji Aszu, Disznoko, 5 Puttonyos, Hungary, 2005 | 20 |
| This wine is light gold in color with aromas and flavors of apricot, spices, and vanilla. Initially soft on the palette, it ultimately reveals a fresh, mouthwatering acidity to offer a perfectly balanced and very classic Tokaj taste. | ||
| 611 | Sauternes, Chateau La Tour Blanche, 1er Cru, 2005 | 21 |
| Intense aromas of dried pineapple, honey and tropical fruit. Full-bodied and superdense, with masses of fruit. It goes on and on. Seductive. | ||
| 606 | Riesling Eiswein, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, 2007 | 22 |
| This wine prickles with radish and lemon peel on the nose as well as its very sweet, honeyed palate. So low in alcohol it is barely legally wine, this displays a striking sense of near-weightlessness and an impression of lemon meringue glazed with quince preserves. | ||
| 603 | Masuizumi Giraud Sake Chene D'Argonne, NV | 25 |
| Rich in acidity, flavor, and structure and aged in repurposed Grand Cru Henri Giraud champagne casks from the Forest of Argonne. It has a very elegant and delicate taste with a unique fruity aroma. |
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