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House Wines by the Glass
Chardonnay, Round Hill 2004 (California) 6.50
Crisp, dry, apple, citrus and hint of tropical fruit flavors.
Pinot Grigio, Prima Terra 2005 (Delle Venezie, Italy) 6.25
Dry, crisp citrus and melon fruit and a clean finish.
White Zinfandel, Beringer 2005 (California) 6.00
Flavorful, sweet and fruity, cherry and berry flavors.
Chianti, Gabbiano 2004 (Tuscany, Italy) 6.75
Medium-bodied, well structured classic style Chianti.
Merlot, Beringer Stone Cellars 2004 (California) 6.50
Bright, berry and cherry flavors and a touch of cedar.
Premium Wines by the Glass
Brut Champagne, Grandin NV (France) 8.00
Dry, full and soft bubbles with clean crisp finish.
Chardonnay, TAZ 2005 (Santa Barbara, Ca.) 9.00
Pear, melon and peach flavors, crisp finish, medium-bodied.
Riesling, Schmitt Sohne 2006 (Germany) 7.50
Light and refreshing, Flavors of peach and apple.
Pinot Grigio, La Tunella 2005 (Friuli, Italy) 8.50
Honey and apple character, rich and ripe with a long finish.
Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Riley 2006 7.75
(Marlborough, N.Z.)
Passion fruit, grapefruit and lime flavors.
Vernaccia di San Gimingano, Strozzi 2005 (Tuscany) 7.75
Lemon and honey flavors, slightly tart. Recommended.
Rosato, Marea 2005 (Puglia, Italy) 7.50
Superb off-dry rose with strawberry and watermelon flavors.
Amarone, Fratta Pasini 2003 (Veneto, Italy) 13.00
Red berry fruit, raisin and spice flavors, rich and long finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cellar No. 8 2005 (Sonoma, Ca.) 8.00
Opulent dark berry flavors, firm structure and rich finish.
Pinot Noir, Beringer 2005 (California) 8.00
Hint of cherry, berry flavors and light oak.
Shiraz ‘St. Henri’, Penfolds 2002 (Australia) 13.50
Blueberry and plum flavors with hints of white pepper. Finish lingers
against fine tannins. Excellent. (90 WS)
White Wines
Arneis
Pio Cesare 2006 (Piedmont, Italy) 38
Rich, medium-bodied, delicious flavors of pear and vanilla.
Chardonnay
Carmel Road 2004 (Monterey, Ca.) 36
Fresh flavors of peach and tropical fruits. Lively with a clean, crisp
finish.
Chateau Souverain 2005 (Sonoma, Ca.) 46
Tropical notes of melon, pear and citrus. Well-balanced, rich with flavors
of ripe pear,
apple pie lead to a long finish.
Montes ‘Alpha’ 2004 (Casablanca Valley, Chile) 43
Excellent Chard. Nice buttery flavor complemented by pear and apple fruit.
Nozzole ‘La Bruniche’ 2005 (Tuscany, Italy) 45
Fresh and fruity Chardonnay with apple and pear character. Medium body,
crisp finish.
Faiveley ‘Macon-Prisse’ 2003 (Burgundy, France) 39
Excellent flavors of apple and pear. Medium-bodied, balanced, fresh finish.
Great value.
Primaterra 2005 (Delle Venezie, Italy) 29
Light, pear and peach flavors with a clean fruit finish.
Sonoma Cutrer 2005 (Russian River, Ca.) 52
Crisp, balanced, elegant refined flavors of lemon and melon. Lemon zest
finish, exceptional length and complexity.
St. Clement 2004 (Carneros, Ca.) 46
Excellent, smooth, creamy vanilla, pear and honeysuckle flavors that glide
across the
palate. Elegant, polished finish.
TAZ 2005 (Santa Barbara, Ca.) 39
Well defined, ripe citrus, green apple and melon, fresh and lively.
Finishes with a clean,
grapefruit note.
Francis Coppola ‘Director’s Cut’ 2005 55
(Russian River, Ca.)
Sleek and well crafted, lemon, citrus and green apple fruit that is pure and
enticing.
Ends with a clean, fruity finish.
Chardonnay Verdelho Houghton 2005 (W. Australia) 39
An intriguing medley of melon, nectarine and passion fruit flavors, juicy
acidity and a
long, lingering finish. Nice wine.
Gavi
Gavi di Gavi, Villa Sparina 2005 (Piedmont, Italy) 55
Floral and pear aromas, medium-full bodied, creamy texture and well
balanced.
Gewurztraminer
Covey Run 2006 (Washington) 28
Distinctively spicy with aromas of lychee and grapefruit.
Cantina Terlano 2005 49
(Alto Adige, Italy)
Excellent, flavors of pineapple, mango and apricot.
Greco
Mastroberardino Greco Di Tufo ‘NovaSerra’ 2005 44
(Campania, Italy)
Aromas of pear and green apple, medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a
medium finish.
Grüner Veltliner
Laurenz V. 2004 (Austria) 29
Nicely focused, crisp flavors of peach, apple and ripe pear.
Muscadet
Chateau le Noe 2004 (Loire, France) 32
Crisp citrus flavors, light and lively.
Orvieto
Pietracoltra 2006 (Orvieto, Italy) 28
A clean, light white with apple and citrus flavors.
Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita 2006 (Valdadige, Italy) 49
Fresh aromas of citrus follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with a
light and clean finish.
Cantina Terlano 2006 (Alto Adige, Italy) 39
Excellent , fresh with lemons on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of
character and bright
acidity. Long and lively finish.
Bollini 2006 (Trentino, Italy) 34
Delicate balance of crisp fruit and rich flavor.
Riesling
Kabinett, Georg Albrect Schneider 2004 (Germany) 29
Light and fragrant, semi-dry, honeysuckle and apricot.
Gainey 2005 (Santa Ynez Valley, Ca.) 38
Light and crisp with citrus fruit flavors, nice acidity.
Palandri 2005 (Western Australia) 34
Dry, with lemon and lime character and a crisp acidity.
Sauvignon Blanc
Te Kairanga 2006 (Martinborough, N.Z.) 38
Lime and white pepper flavors, good intensity with a lingering finish.
Guenoc 2006 (Lake County, Ca.) 28
Orange and lemon notes follow through to the palate.
Montes 2006 (Leyda Valley, Chile) 34
Highly Recommended. Fresh, fruit forward nose, light tropical fruit
flavors, elegant with a long, clean finish.
Chateau Souverain 2005 (Alexander Valley, Ca.) 38
Well focused with aroma of lemon, light tropical fruit flavors, elegant with
complex range of flavors.
Iron Horse ‘Cuvee R’ 2005 (Alexander Valley, Ca.) 46
Outstanding, fragrant, aromas of fresh citrus, lemon and apricot flavors
that remain
zingy through the finish.
St. Supery 2006 (Napa, Ca.) 39
Rich and concentrated, grapefruit, lime, and melon flavors.
Tocai
Attems 2004 (Collio, Italy) 29
Aromas of apple, peach and honey. Medium-bodied, with excellent fruit, and
a fresh clean finish. Good value.
Plozner 2006 (Fruili, Italy) 35
Fruity with fragrant bouquet of peaches, almonds and apples. Dry,
medium-bodied and clean.
Verdicchio
Fazi Battaglia 2005 (Marche, Italy) 29
Bright, fresh and fruity with lemon and mineral character. Delicious with a
crisp finish.
Vernaccia
Strozzi 2005 (Tuscany, Italy) 34
Good concentration of fruit, with aromas of pear and pineapple.
Medium-bodied and dry on the palate.
Vermentino
Campo al Mare 2004 (Tuscany, Italy) 48
Nice apple and apricot character with just a hint of minerals. Medium body.
White Blends
Caymus ‘Conundrum’ 2005 (Rutherford, Ca.) 55
An intriguing medley of melon, nectarine and passion fruit flavors, juicy
acidity and a
long, lingering finish. Nice wine.
Bigi Est! Est!! Est!!! 2005 (Lazio, Italy) 29
Lemon and green apple, medium-bodied, clean finish.
Cantina Terlano ‘Terlaner’ 2006 (Alto Adige, Italy) 46
Excellent apple and lemon flavors, medium-bodied, a lively, zingy finish.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc and Riesling.
Blush Wines
Beringer White Zinfandel 2006 (Napa, Ca.) 22
Flavorful, sweet and fruity, cherry and berry flavors.
Marea Rosato del Salento 2005 (Puglia, Italy) 29
Outstanding off-dry rose with intense aromas of strawberry and roses,
delicate and
balanced.
Montes Rose Syrah ’Cherub’ 2005 (Colchagua, Chile) 36
Excellent, dry rose with floral notes, red and black cherry fruit and a
lively finish.
Sutter Home White Zinfandel 2006 (Napa, Ca.) 21
Slightly sweet with peach and strawberry flavors.
Champagnes & Sparkling Wines
Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’ 1996 (Reims, France) 360
Seamless texture and harmony, firm and forceful yet elegant, citrus, biscuit
and hazelnut notes in a creamy texture.
(94 WS)
Veuve Clicquot ‘La Grande Dame’ 1996 (Reims, France) 270
Excellent regal champagne, subtle walnut, lemon, honey and coffee flavors.
Wonderful
finesse and harmony underscore the innate power. (94 WS)
Moet Chandon ‘Dom Perignon’ 1996 (Epernay, France)
240
Exudes honey, vanilla and light coffee notes. Creamy, well balanced, fine
and vibrant. (93 WS)
Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne 1997 150
(Epernay, France)
An outstanding bubbly, rich, toasty character and citrus flavors follow a
lean, tart
structure. (93 WS)
Moet Chandon Brut Rose Imperial NV (Epernay, Fr.) 120
Intense flavors of honey and citrus. A vibrant structure in this firm,
persistent bubbly. (90 WS)
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne NV (Reims, France) 89
This firm, dense Champagne with apple and citrus flavors, turns nutty on the
finish,
which lingers nicely.
Bellavista Brut Franciacorta NV (Lombardy, Italy) 85
Ripe peach and warm nutty tones with accents of green apple and exotic
fruit.
Taittinger Brut ‘La Francaise’ NV (Reims, France) 75
This floral scented bubbly is elegant and firmly structured, with citrus
flavors.
Taittinger Brut Domaine Carneros 2003 (Napa, Ca.) 55
Citrus, cherry and green apple flavors, light texture, long finish. An
excellent value. (91 WS)
Schramsberg Brut ‘Mirabelle’ NV (North Coast, Ca.) 44
An excellent bubbly, spicy fresh apple and creamy, good acidity and
structure. An excellent value.
Mont Marcal Brut Rose Cava Reserve 2005 (Spain) 39
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