Mike’s Wine Dive The List

Sparkling Wine GROWER CHAMPAGNE |

AKA Récoltant Manipulant. This is real wine made by a real person, not a large luxury good conglomerate. The individuality is a refreshing change of pace from the often monotonous tone that Champagne has come to be recently. Please think about enjoying a bottle of Champagne with dinner, not just with a little hat and a horn on New Year’s. Lancelot-Royer ‘Cuvée Chevalier’ NV Henri Gourtorbe ‘Cuvée Prestige’ NV Chartogne-Taillet ‘Le Rosé’ NV Pierre Peters ‘Cuvée Reserve’ NV Marc Hebrart ‘Special Club’ 2006 Vilmart ‘Grand Cellier d’Or’ NV Jacques Selosse ‘Initiale’ NV

Cramant. France. Aÿ. France. Merfy. France. Les Mesnil sur Oger. France. Maruiel Sur Aÿ. France. Rilly la Montagne. France. Avize. France.

$80 $80 $80 $90 $110 $115 $190

BIG HOUSES |

AKA Negoçiant Manipulant. Consistency is the one word that these great houses love to tout and with good reason. The wines are consistent year to year with their non-vintage (NV) blends, thus forming a “house style.” These wines are the most widely known Champagnes and have become synonymous with prestige, luxury and status. Moët & Chandon ‘Imperial’ NV Veuve Clicquot ‘Yellow Label’ NV Bollinger ‘Special Cuvée’ NV Veuve Clicquot Rosé 2002 Dom Pérignon 2000 Krug ‘Grand Cuvée’ NV

Epernay. France. Reims. France. Epernay. France. Reims. France. Epernay. France. Reims. France

$100 $100 $120 $130 $220 $285

FIZZ IN OTHER AREA CODES |

Just because the wine is fizzy, doesn’t mean it is Champagne. In fact there is a great deal of French sparkling wine produced that cannot be called Champagne. Italian Prosecco and Spanish Cava are the most widely known examples. While both of these can be tremendous, don’t overlook the other regions listed below.

Selections by the: Taste | Glass | Bottle BiancaVigna Brut NV Elio Perrone ‘Bigaro’ 2010 Dama del Rovere’ Brenton’ Brut 2009 Domaine Huët ‘Pétillant’ NV Vega Barcelona Brut NV Gruet ‘Blanc de Noirs’ Brut NV Ca’Vittoria Brut NV Lucien Albrecht NV Nigl Rosé Sekt 2008 Schramsberg ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Brut 2005

Prosecco. Italy. Piedmont. Italy. Lessini Durello. Italy. Vouvray. France.

$3 $3 $3 $4

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Cava. Spain. New Mexico. USA. Prosecco. Italy. Cremant d’Alsace. France. Kamptal. Austria. California. USA.

$30 $35 $40 $40 $60 $65

Sauvignon Blanc ⏐ Chenin Blanc ⏐ Pinot Gris CRISP & CLEAN | A glass of water. Gin & Tonic. Lemonade. What do these have in common? All very refreshing. This is an adjective that is way too overlooked. The notion that wine must be powerful and oaked is total nonsense. These wines are meant to be fun to drink with or without food. Wines that whisper at you more than shout, caress rather than grope. Get it? Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Manifesto! Sauvignon Blanc 2009

North Coast California. USA.

Regis Minet ‘Vielles Vignes’ (Sauvignon Blanc) 2008 Château d'Epiré Cuvée Spéciale (Chenin Blanc)2009 Hippolyte Reverdy (Sauvignon Blanc) 2011 Domaine Vacherron (Sauvignon Blanc) 2010 Domaine Huët 'Le Mont' Sec (Chenin Blanc) 2010 Pascal Cotat ‘Les Monts Damnés’ (Sauvignon Blanc) 2009 Gysler Silvaner Halbtrocken 2010 Dama del Rovere (Garganega) 2010 Mastroberardino (Coda di Volpe) 2010 Librandi (Greco Bianco) 2009 Podere del Paradiso (Vernaccia) 2009 Walnut Block Collectables Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Auntsfield ‘Long Cow’ Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Huguet de Can Feixes ‘Blanc Séleccio’ (Blend) 2008 Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Crocker & Starr Sauvignon Blanc 2008

$3 | $7 | $35

Pouilly-Fumé. France. Savenniéres. France Sancerre. France. Sancerre. France. Vouvray. France. Sancerre. France. Rheinhessen. Germany. Soave Classico. Italy. Campania. Italy. Cirò Bianco. Italy. Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Italy. Marlborough. New Zealand. Marlborough. New Zealand. Penedés. Spain. Napa Valley. USA. Napa Valley. USA.

$45 $50 $50 $55 $60 $90 $35 $30 $35 $35 $35 $40 $40 $35 $40 $55

AROMATIC & FLORAL | Have you ever bitten into a rose petal? Smells floral and sweet, but doesn’t quite taste the same. The same can be said for much of this selection. The aroma leads you to believe that the wine is much sweeter than it really is. Torrontés, Marsanne, Roussanne, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Pinot Gris amongst others. Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Y+B Torrontés 2009 R. Stuart & Co. ‘Big Fire’ Pinot Gris 2009 Mas Karolina Blanc (Grenache Gris/Macabeu)

Cafayate Valley. Argentina. Oregon. USA. Cotes de Catalanes. France.

Ermitage Pic St. Loup(Rouss/Clair/Mars) 2009 Rostaing Puech Noble (Gren Blanc/Ugni Blanc/Viog) 2007 Lucien Albrecht Pinot Gris 2010 Domaine St. Prefert(Marsanne/Roussanne) 2009 Pannonhalmi Apátsági Tramini(Gewürztraminer) 2009 Zenato Lugana San Benedetto (Trebbiano) 2010 Channing Daughters Pinot Grigio 2010 Adelsheim Pinot Gris 2010 Copain ‘Tous Ensemble’ Viognier 2009 Tablas Creek ‘Cotes de Tablas’ (Blend) 2010

$2 | $5 | $30 $3 | $9 | $45 $3 | $9 | $45

Coteaux du Languedoc. France. Coteaux du Languedoc. France Alsace. France. Châtauneuf-du-Pape. France. Pannonhalma. Hungry. Veneto. Italy. Hamptons. USA. Williamette Valley. USA. Mendocino. USA. Paso Robles. USA.

$45 $45 $50 $100 $40 $35 $40 $40 $40 $45

Riesling ⏐ Scheurebe SWEET & SOUR | Too many people assume that all wines fall into two categories: sweet & dry. The lovers of great Riesling and Scheurebe know the truth though. These wines (even the sweetest examples) start sweet and finish with a polarizing clarity. NOTE: Not all of these wines are sweet, thus we made it easy for you, the asterisks (*) indicate sweetness levels from 0-5. Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Geil ‘Bechtheimer Heiligkreuz’ Scheurebe Kabinett 2010 Leitz ‘Dragonstone’ Riesling 2010

Rheinhessen. Germany. Rheingau. Germany.

Leitz ‘Eins Zwei Riesling Dry’ 2010 Kruger Rumpf Scheurebe Spätlese Trocken 2008 Hirsch ‘Zobing’ Riesling 2007 Selbach-Oster ‘Zelt. Sonn.’ Riesling Spätlese Trocken 2010 Nikolaihof ‘Vom Stein’ Federspiel Riesling 2008 Dönnhoff ‘Schlossbock. Felsen’ G.G. Riesling 2009 Dönnhoff ‘Norheimer Dell.’ G.G. Riesling 2009 Dönnhoff ‘Neiderhauser Herman.’ G.G. Riesling 2009 Gysler Scheurebe Halbtrocken 2010 * Selbach-Oster ‘Zelt. Himm.’ Riesling Kabinett Halbtrock 2007 * Darting ‘Durkheimer Hochbenn’ Riesling Kabinett 2008 * Dönnhoff Riesling Kabinett 2010 * J.J. Christoffel ‘Ürz. Würz.’ Riesling Kabinett 2007 ** Leitz ‘Rüdesheimer Klosterlay’ Riesling Kabinett 2009 ** Strub ‘Niersteiner Brückchen’ Riesling Kabinett 2010 ** Some Young Punks ‘Monsters, Attack!’ Riesling 2010 ** J.J. Christoffel ‘Erdener Treppchen’ Riesling Kabinett 2008 ** Müller-Catoir ‘Gimm. Mandel.’ Riesling Spätlese 2005 *** Hexamer ‘Medder. Rhein.’ Riesling Spätlese 2008

$3 | $8 | $40 $3 | $8 | $40

Rheingau. Germany. Pfalz. Germany. Kamptal. Austria Mosel. Germany. Wachau. Austria Nahe. Germany. Nahe. Germany. Nahe. Germany. Rheinhessen. Germany. Mosel. Germany. Pfalz. Germany. Nahe. Germany. Mosel. Germany. Rheingau. Germany. Nahe. Germany. Clare Valley. Australia. Mosel. Germany. Pfalz. Germany. Nahe. Germany.

$30 $45 $50 $60 $65 $110 $110 $110 $30 $50 $40 $45 $50 $40 $45 $50 $50 $65 $55

Gruner Veltliner ⏐ Albariño ⏐ Muscadet SAVORY DELIGHT | These wines bring into play the fifth dimension of flavor, savory. While these are clean, crisp and a touch aromatic, they have a structured body. A few of these may have a touch of oak, but no more than that. Grapes like Grüner Veltliner, Falanghina, Pinot Blanc, Tocai Friulano, Furmint and Albariño fit this mold perfectly. Certainly not to be missed. Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle E&M Berger Grüner Veltliner 1L Kuentz-Bas Pinot Blanc

Kamptal. Austria. Alsace. France.

Schloss Gobelsburg ‘Gobelsburger’ Grüner Veltliner 2009 Hirsch #1 Grüner Veltliner 2009 Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2008 Nigl ‘Privat’ Grüner Veltliner 2007 Nikolaihof ‘Vinothek’ Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 1993 Dom. Les Hautes Noellës (Melon de Bourgogne) 2009 André-Michél Brégeon Sur Lie (Melon de Bourgogne) 2009 Feudi di San Gregorio (Primitivo) 2009 Rocca del Principe (Fiano) 2009 Quinta do Feital ‘Aurautus’ (Alvarinho) 2009 Bodegas Bretón ‘Loriñon’ Blanco (Viura) 2006 Buil & Giné Nosis (Verdejo) 2010 Adega Eidos ‘Veigas de Padriñan’ Albariño 2007 R. López de Heredia 'Viña Gravonia' Blanco (Viura) 2001 Palmina ‘Honea Vineyard’ Tocai Friulano 2009

$3 | $7 | $35 $3 | $9 | $45

Kamptal. Austria. Kamptal. Austria. Wachau. Austria. Kamptal. Austria. Wachau. Austria. Muscadet-Cotes de Grandlieu. France. Muscadet-Sévre et Maine. France. Falanghina. Italy. Fiano di Avellino. Italy. Minho. Portugal. La Rioja. Spain. Rueda. Spain. Rías Baixas. Spain. La Rioja. Spain. Santa Ynez Valley. USA.

$35 $40 $60 $80 $175 $35 $40 $40 $45 $40 $35 $40 $50 $55 $45

Chardonnay ⏐ Rosé DECADENT & RICH | While pigeonholing Chardonnay to only one category is unfair, it makes perfect sense. This incredible grape has quickly gained a following and yet an illustrious distaste all in the name of ripeness and oak. Burgundy is the original home to Chardonnay and is making a quick comeback as the quality has never been higher across the board. Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Boxhead Chardonnay 2010 Keenan Chardonnay 2008 Kooyong ‘Clonale’ Chardonnay 2006 Bindi ‘Composition’ Chardonnay 2006 Rayun Chardonnay 2009 Daniel Barraud ‘Les Pierres Dorées’ (Chardonnay) 2010 Domaine Olivier Savary (Chardonnay) 2010 Dom. l'Aigle Têtes 'Derrière la Roche' (Chardonnay)2008 Domaine Costal ‘Les Truffiéres’ (Chardonnay) 2009 Domaine Robert-Denogent 'Les Croix' (Chardonnay)2008 Jean-Phillipe Fichet ‘Chevalieres’ (Chardonnay) 2008 Colin-Morey 'Champs Gain' 1er Cru (Chardonnay) 2008 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay 2009 Red Car ‘Boxcar’ Chardonnay 2009 Mount Eden Vineyards ‘Wolff Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2009 William Hill Chardonnay 2009 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2008 Peay Chardonnay 2007

Barossa. Australia. Spring Mountain. USA.

$3 | $8 | $40 $4 | $10 | $50

Mornington. Australia. Macedon Ranges. Australia. Central Valley. Chile. Mâcon-Villages. France. Chablis.France. Jura. France. Chablis. France. Pouilly-Fuissé. France. Meursault. France. Chassagne-Montrachet. France. Santa Barbara. USA. Sonoma Coast. USA. Edna Valley. USA Napa Valley. USA. Russian River Valley. USA. Sonoma Coast. USA.

$50 $85 $35 $35 $45 $55 $55 $60 $100 $155 $45 $45 $45 $50 $75 $90

PINK & DRY ROSE’ | Wine geeks throughout the world have discovered that these juicy, delicious beauties offered below are perfect sippers to enjoy anytime of the year. We here at Mike’s have our own favorite rosé occasions: Straight out of the bottle while sitting by the pool, or on a patio in the spring/summer with good food and friends. Either way these are can’t miss wines. Get on board! Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Schloss Gobelsburg Rosé ‘Cistercien’ (Zweigelt) 2011 Figueirasse Gris de Gris (Cins/Gren Gris/Gren) 2010 Domaine Valdition IGT Alpilles (Gren/Cin) 2010 Valle Reale ‘Cerasuolo’ (Montepulciano) 2011 Argiolas Serra Lori (Cannonau) 2010 R. López de Heredia ‘Viña Tondonia’(Temp/Gar/Viu) 2000 Blackbird ‘Arriviste’ (Cab Sauv/Merlot/Cab Franc) 2011

Kamptal. Austria. Provence. France. Vin de Pays. France. Montepulciano. Italy. Sardinia. Italy. La Rioja. Spain. Napa Valley. USA

$4 | $9 | $45 $35 $40 $35 $45 $45 $50

Pinot Noir ⏐ Nebbiolo IRON FIST IN A VELVET GLOVE | Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo and the little known Nerello Mascalese...three grapes that pack a lot of punch but come packaged in a soft, fuzzy wrapper. These grapes epitomize the idea of power without weight. You may call these grapes “thin,” but look beyond the color. The intricacies lie deep in the glass, well past the initial aroma or even the finish. Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Bandwagon Pinot Noir 2010 Frédéric Magnien ‘Bourgogne’ Pinot Noir 2009

Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir 2009

Monterey. USA. Burgundy. France. Willamette Valley. USA.

Kooyong ‘Ferrous Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2005 Mac Forbes Pinot Noir 2006 Bindi ‘Compsition’ Pinot Noir 2008 Domaine Delarche ‘Les Bouitieres’ (Pinot Noir) 2009 Frédéric Magnien ‘Chabiots’ 1er Cru (Pinot Noir) 2006 Gérard Raphet Grand Cru (Pinot Noir) 2009 Anne Gros 2007 Grand Cru (Pinot Noir) Messmer (Pinot Noir) 2009 1L La Spinetta ‘Starderi’ (Nebbiolo) 2008 Travaglini (Nebbiolo) 2003 Produturri (Nebbiolo) 2006 Pietro n’Anticchia’ (Nerello Mascalese) 2006 Bruno Rocca ‘Rabajá’ (Nebbiolo) 2006 Giuseppe Mascarello (Nebbiolo) 2003 Giuseppe Mascarello (Nebbiolo) 2005 Giuseppe Mascarello Nebbiolo)2006 Giacomo Conterno ‘Cascina Francia’ (Nebbiolo) 2005 Auntsfield ‘Hawk Hill’ Pinot Noir 2007 R. Stuart & Co. ‘Big Fire’ Pinot Noir 2009 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir 2009 Sandler Wine Co. Pinot Noir 2008 R. Stuart & Co. ‘Autograph’ Pinot Noir 2008 August West ‘Rosella’s Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2009 Raptor Ridge ‘Shea Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2009 Siduri ‘Rosella’s Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2009 Loring Wine Co. ‘Rosella’s Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2009 Copain ‘Kaiser En Haut’ Pinot Noir 2006 Peay ‘Scallop Shelf’ Pinot Noir 2009 Mount Eden Vineyards ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir 2009 Hirsch Vineyards ‘San Andreas’ Pinot Noir 2009 Littorai ‘Cerise Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2006 Paul Hobbs ‘Hyde Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2009

$3 | $8 | $40 $4 | $10 | $50 $4 | $11 | $55

Mornington. Australia. Yarra Valley. Australia. Macedon Ranges. Australia. Pernand Vergelesses. France. Chambolle-Musigny. France. Clos de la Roche. France Richebourg. France. Pfalz. Germany. Langhe. Italy. Gattinara. Italy. Barbaresco. Italy. Etna Rosso. Italy. Barbaresco. Italy. Barolo. Italy. Barolo. Italy. Barolo. Italy. Barolo. Italy. Marlborough. New Zealand. Oregon. USA. Oregon. USA. Santa Rita Hills. USA. Willamette Valley. USA. Sta. Rita Hills. USA. Willamette Valley. USA. Sta. Rita Hills. USA. Sta. Rita Hills. USA. Anderson Valley. USA. Sonoma Coast. USA. Santa Cruz. USA. Sonoma Coast. USA. Sonoma Coast. USA. Los Carneros. USA.

$60 $65 $85 $60 $100 $195 $475 $35 $55 $65 $70 $90 $140 $150 $150 $150 $195 $60 $45 $50 $55 $60 $75 $75 $80 $85 $90 $90 $90 $95 $100 $125

Grenache ⏐ Zinfandel ⏐ Barbera Big Fruit – Low Grip |

Looking for some big fruit and a lot of power, but without the cotton-mouth feeling? Look to Zinfandel, Grenache, Dolcetto and Barbera, and our favorite unknown grapes Gamay, Mencía, Zweigelt and St. Laurent. We’re probably leaving a few out, but feel free to peruse. These varietals cry out for the sun, you can taste the sunshine in each glass.

Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Alpha Box & Dice Tarot Grenache 2008 Elio Perrone ‘Tasmorcan’ Barbera 2009 Dashe Cellars Zinfandel 2008 Alain Jaume ‘Les Valats’ (Gren/Syrah/Mourv) 2009

McLaren Vale. Australia. Barbera d’ Asti. Italy. Dry Creek Valley. USA. Côtes-du-Rhône. France.

E&M Berger Zweigelt 2010 Walter Glatzer Blaufränkisch 2007 Cirillo Estate Grenache 2004 Evening Land Vineyards ‘Celebration’ (Gamay) 2008 Dom. Gardiés ‘Les Millérs’ (Gren/Syrah/Car/Mourv) 2009 Domaine Diochon (Gamay) 2009 Domaine Chamfort (Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre)2010 Le Clos du Caillou (Grenache/Mourvédre/Syrah)2009 Domaine la Bouïssiere (Grenache/Mourv/Syrah)2006 Clos du Mont Olivet (Grenache/Mourvédre/Syrah) 2009 Domaine la Milliére (Grenache/Mourv/Syrah) 2009 Giuseppe Mascarello ‘Bricco’ Dolcetto 2008 La Spinetta ‘Ca di Pian’ Barbera 2008 Argiolas ‘Costera’ Cannonau (Garnacha) 2008 Tormaresca ‘Torcicoda’ Primitivo 2003 Tomasso Bussola ‘Ca de Laito’ 2007 Sartori 2008 Tomasso Bussola 2003 Guelbenzu ‘Red’ (Graciano/Temp/Syrah/Merlot) 2008 Evodia Garnacha 2010 Las Rocas Garnacha 2008 A. Palacios ‘Cam. de Priorat’ (Car/Garn/Cab/Syrah) 2009 A. Palacios ‘Les Terrasses’ (Car/Garn/Cab Sauv) 2007 A. Palacios ‘Finca Dofi’ (Garnacha/Cab Sauv) 2006 A. Palacios ‘L’Ermita’ (Garnacha) 2007 Desc. de José Palacios ‘Petalos del Bierzo’ (Mencia) 2008 Desc. de José Palacios ‘Corullón’ (Mencia) 2006 Four Vines ‘Old Vine’ Zinfandel 2009 Palmina Dolcetto 2008 Palmina Barbera 2008 Seghesio Zinfandel 2010 Ridge Vineyards ‘East Bench’ Zinfandel 2009 Outpost Grenache 2007 Outpost Zinfandel 2008

$3 $3 $4 $4

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Kamptal. Austria. Carnuntum. Austria. Barossa Valley. Australia. Beaujolais-Villages. France. Côtes du Rousillon. France. Moulin-å-Vent. France. Vacqueryas. France. Côtes-du-Rhône. France. Gigondas. France. Châteauneuf-du-Pape. France. Châteauneuf-du-Pape. France. Dolcetto d’Alba. Italy. Barbera d’Asti. Italy. Isola dei Nuraghi. Italy. Salento. Italy. Valpolicella Ripasso. Italy. Amarone della Valpol. Italy. Amarone della Valpol. Italy. Ribera del Queilies. Spain. Calatayud. Spain. Calatayud. Spain. Priorat. Spain. Priorat. Spain. Priorat. Spain. Priorat. Spain. El Bierzo. Spain. El Bierzo. Spain. Sonoma County. USA. Santa Barbara. USA. Santa Barbara. USA. Sonoma County. USA. Dry Creek Valley. USA. Howell Mountain. USA. Howell Mountain. USA.

$35 $40 | $55 | $55 $30 $35 $110 $35 $40 $45 $50 $50 $60 $70 $75 $50 $50 $35 $45 $50 $50 $115 $30 $35 $40 $50 $75 $120 $650 $50 $70 $35 $40 $45 $45 $60 $65 $75

Malbec ⏐

Syrah Spicy & Sultry | Whereas these wines can have copious amounts of fruit, they also have an inherent spice characteristic to each wine that is like adding pepper to strawberry shortcake. What does this include? Well think Shiraz (AKA Syrah in most of the developed world), Malbec,, Cabernet Franc, Monastrell and everyone’s favorite grapes Touiga Naçional & Magliocco Canino! Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Yellow + Blue Monastrell 1L 2009 Raw Power Shiraz 2010 Felino Malbec 2010

Jumilla. Spain. Adelaide Plains. Australia Mendoza. Argentina.

La Flor de Pulenta Malbec 2010 Gascon Malbec 2010 Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2011 Bodega Monteviejo ‘Lindaflor’ Malbec 2004 Viña Cobos ‘Marchiori Vineyard’ Malbec 2005 Small Gully ‘Formula’ Shiraz 2006 Alpha Box & Dice Apostle (Shiraz/Durif) 2008 Clos Otto Shiraz 2006 Domaine de Pallus (Cabernet Franc)2009 René Rostaing ‘Les Lezardes’(Syrah) 2009 Auguste Clape ‘Renaissance’ (Syrah) 2008 René Rostaing ‘Classique’ (Syrah) 2007 Pierre Gaillard ‘Les Vialleres’ (Syrah/Viognier) 2007 René Rostaing ‘La Ladonne’ (Syrah) 2006 René Rostaing ‘Côte Blonde’ (Syrah/Viognier) 2007 Quinta do Vallado ‘Quadrifolia’ (Blend) 2010 Quinta do Vallado Touriga Naçional 2005 Quinta do Vallado ‘Reserva’ (Blend) 2005 Tormentoso Syrah & Mourvédre 2010 Bodega Olivares ‘Altos de la Hoya’ Monastrell 2010 Boomtown Syrah 2008 Michael David ‘Petite Petit’ Petite Sirah 2009 Dussek Syrah 2008 Cep Syrah 2009 Elyse Petite Sirah 2007 Copain ‘Thompson Vineyard’ Syrah 2006 Peay Vineyards La Bruma Syrah 2007 Outpost ‘The Other’ Petite Sirah 2006

$2 | $5 | $30 $3 | $6 | $35 $4 | $9 | $45

Mendoza. Argentina. Mendoza. Argentina. Mendoza. Argentina. Lujan de Cuyo. Argentina. Valle de Uco. Argentina. Barossa Valley. Australia. McLaren Vale. Australia. Barossa Valley. Australia. Chinon. France. VdP des Col. Rhod. France. Cornas. France. Côte-Rôtie. France. Côte-Rôtie. France. Côte-Rôtie. France. Côte-Rôtie. France. Douro. Portugal. Douro. Portugal. Douro. Portugal. Paarl. South Africa. Jumilla. Spain. Columbia Valley. USA Lodi. USA. Red Mountain. USA. Sonoma Coast. USA. Rutherford. USA. Santa Barbara. USA. Sonoma Coast. USA. Howell Mountain. USA.

$35 $35 $65 $100 $200 $35 $55 $145 $50 $55 $90 $125 $135 $200 $225 $35 $95 $110 $30 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 $50 $65 $80 $80

Sangiovese

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Tempranillo

Focused & Flamboyant | Sangiovese & Tempranillo...two iconic grapes of their respective countries. These varietals bring a focus and clarity unlike many wines with this much body and weight. The tight, focus of Sangiovese evokes sour cherries with a laserbeam of acidity, while Tempranillo is riper cherries with tobacco and oak notes. Both of these are severely underappreciated...drink up! Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle El Cortijillo (Tempranillo) 2011

La Mancha. Spain.

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso (Sangiovese) 2009 Librandi Rosso Classico (Gaglioppo) 2009 Castello Monaci (Negroamaro) 2009 Colosi Rosso (Nero d’Avola) 2009 La Doga (Sangiovese) 2005 Félsina ‘Berardenga’ (Sangiovese) 2007 Agostina Pieri (Sangiovese) 2008 Le Ragnaie (Sangiovese) 2010 Félsina ‘Rancía’ Riserva (Sangiovese) 2007 Ciacci Piccolomini (Sangiovese) 2004 Le Ragnaie (Sangiovese) 2005 Il Poggione (Sangiovese)2005 Siro Pacenti (Sangiovese) 2005 Frescobaldi (Sangiovese) 2006 Montebuena (Tempranillo) 2009 Vina Eguía Reserva (Tempranillo) 2011 Dehesa la Granja (Tempranillo) 2002 El Vínculo (Tempranillo) 2004 Condado de Haza (Tempranillo) 2007 Tinto Pesquera (Tempranillo) 2009 Bretón ‘Dominio del Conté’ Reserva (Tempranillo) 2004 PSI (Tempranillo) 2008 Dominio de Pingus ‘Flor de Pingus’ (Tempranillo) 2007 R.López de Heredia 'Viña Bosconia' Gran Reserva (Tem)’91 Dominio de Pingus (Tempranillo) 2007

$3 | $6 | $35

Tuscany. Italy. Ciro. Italy. Salice Salentino. Italy. Sicily. Italy. Morelino di Scansano. Italy. Chianti Classico. Italy. Rosso di Montalcino. Italy Rosso di Montalcino. Italy. Chianti Classico. Italy. Brunello di Montalcino. Italy. Brunello di Montalcino. Italy. Brunello di Montalcino. Italy. Brunello di Montalcino. Italy. Brunello di Montalcino. Italy. La Rioja. Spain. La Rioja. Spain. Castilla y Léon. Spain. La Mancha. Spain. Ribera del Duero. Spain. Ribera del Duero. Spain. La Rioja. Spain. Ribera del Duero. Spain. Ribera del Duero. Spain. La Rioja. Spain. Ribera del Duero. Spain.

$30 $35 $35 $35 $40 $45 $45 $50 $65 $90 $100 $105 $115 $120 $35 $40 $50 $55 $60 $65 $65 $65 $120 $150 $700

Meritage ⏐ Merlot Opulent & Decadent | It rhymes with heritage and it is also called a Claret (claire-it)....stumped? It’s Meritage! The traditional Bordeaux varietals blended together give strengths where the others are weak. Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec, & Petit Verdot. We added a few other “Bordeauxesque” wines as well that fit the bill (Supertuscan and the yummiest Chilean blend ever!). Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Sean Minor Red Blend 2009

Napa Valley. USA.

Cuvelier Los Andes ‘Grand Vin’ (Malbec/Cab/Merlot) 2007 Château L'Église (Cab Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabenet Franc)2009 Château Loumede (Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon) 2006 Clos du Malte (Merlot/Cab Sauv/Cab Franc) 2008 Château La Grace Grand Cru (Mer/Cab Franc)2007 Château Jean-Faure Grand Cru (Cab Franc/Merlot/Malbec 2007 Castello di Farnetella ‘Lucilla’ (Sangio/Cab Sauv) 2008 Il Nero di Casanova (Sangio/Colorino) 2007 Montepeloso ‘Eneo’ (Sangio/Montepulciano) 2007 Félsina ‘Lost Highway’ (Sangio/Cab Sauv/Merlot) 2006 Brancaia ‘Il Blu’ (Sangio/Merlot/Cab Sauv) 2007 Blackbird Arise (Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Cab Sauv) 2009

$3 | $9 | $45

Mendoza. Argentina. Bordeaux. France. Côtes de Blaye. France. Lalande-de-Pomerol. France. Saint-Émilion. France. Saint-Émilion. France. Tuscany. Italy. Tuscany. Italy. Tuscany. Italy. Tuscany. Italy. Tuscany. Italy. Oak Knoll District. USA.

$60 $30 $40 $45 $50 $90 $35 $50 $80 $100 $120 $75

Seamless & Juicy | It will all make sense when you flip the page, but Cabernet Sauvignon is like a donut. It has a beautiful start and finish but lacks a mid-palate. This “hole” in the Cab is filled perfectly by Merlot. Merlot is lively, juicy, seamless and captivating (when done right). Merlot is on a nice rebound right now after a little fall from grace over the past few years. Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle Boomtown Merlot 2008 Montes ‘Alpha’ (Merlot) 2008 Petrolo ‘Galatrona’ (Merlot) 2006 Keenan Merlot 2007 Northstar Merlot 2005 Plumpjack Merlot 2009 Keenan ‘Mailbox‘2007

Columbia Valley. USA.

$3 | $7 | $35

Colchagua Valley. Chile. Tuscany. Italy. Napa Valley. USA. Walla Walla. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Spring Mountain. USA.

$55 $165 $65 $70 $90 $100

Cabernet Sauvignon Chewy & Powerful | Many people regard Cabernet Sauvignon as the king of grapes. It is the perfect melding of ripe, sweet fruit with large, powerful tannins. The use of oak is necessary with this immense grape, the amount is up for discussion. It is grown all over the world, and often times blended with other varietals in order to attempt perfection. Don’t forget the large slab of beef with a bottle as well. Selections by the Taste | Glass | Bottle La Flor de Pulenta Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Once ‘The Table’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Volunteer Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Mendoza. Argentina. California. USA. Napa Valley. USA.

Felino Cabenet Sauvignon 2010 Shinas Estate ‘The Verdict’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Siegel Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Concha y Toro ‘Don Melchor’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Manifesto! Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Pietro Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 The Rule Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Buccella ‘Mica’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Coho ‘SummitVine Ranch’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 CADE Cabernet Sauvginon 2007 Revana Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Carter Cellars ‘Coliseum Block’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Cliff Lede ‘Poetry’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Tor ‘To Kalon’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Gemstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Robert Mondavi ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Heitz Cellars ‘Martha’s Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Cask 23’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Caymus ‘Special Select’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Beringer ‘Private Reserve’ 2007 BOND Estates ‘Pluribus’ 2005

$3 | $8 | $40 $4 | $10 | $50 $5 | $12 | $60

Mendoza. Argentina. Mildura. Australia. Central Valley. Chile. Puente Alto. Chile. North Coast. USA. North Coast. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Spring Mountain. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Stag’s Leap District. USA. Diamond Mountain. USA. Howell Mountain. USA. St Helena. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Stag’s Leap District. USA. Oakville. USA. Yountville. USA. Oakville. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Stag’s Leap District. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Napa Valley. USA. Napa Valley. USA.

$45 $50 $30 $110 $35 $45 $50 $70 $75 $85 $95 $100 $100 $125 $150 $175 $195 $200 $200 $225 $250 $250 $250 $250 $350

Sweet Wines ⏐ Dessert Wines Late Harvest | What happens when you pick a grape much later than ususal? The sugars are much higher, thus resulting in a sweeter wine. The selection here are naturally sweet wines using the late harvest process rather than fortifying (adding alcohol). The natural acidities are apparent. There are two whites and two reds each of which is flat out yummy and appropriate for many things. Selections by the Glass | Bottle Bodegas Olivares Monastrell Dulce 2006 500mL Le Tertre du Lys 2005 375mL Királyudvar Aszu ‘6 Puttonyos’ 2003 500mL

Jumilla. Spain. Sauternes. France. Tokaji. Hungary.

$9 | $70 $8 | $50 $20 | $160

Madeira | The most overlooked fortified wine in the world has to be Madeira. Prior to the turn of the 20th century, it was the most consumed wine in America. What happened you ask? Well for starters Prohibition. Then it was a general “uncoolness” of sweet wines that swept across the country like the dust bowl. Think how many sweet things you have in a day and tell me you don’t like sweet: OJ, Diet Coke? Selections by the Glass | Bottle Rare Wine Co. ‘ Charleston’ Sercial NV Rare Wine Co. ‘ Savannah’ Verdelho NV Rare Wine Co. ‘ Boston’ Bual NV D’Oliveira Bual 1968 Rare Wine Co. ‘ New York’ Malmsey NV

Madeira. Portugal. Madeira. Portugal. Madeira. Portugal. Madeira. Portugal. Madeira. Portugal.

$8 | $8 | $8 | $25 $8 |

$95 $95 $95 | $310 $95

Sherry | If Madeira is the most overlooked wine, then Sherry MUST be the most misunderstood. This is not the wine your grandmother drank warm and by herself when no one was looking. Sherry is one of the great fortified wines of the world. It has a nutty, brinyness with great complexity. This goes from the dry versions up to the sweet PX. Selections by the Glass | Bottle Bodegas Toro Albalá Gran Reserva ‘Don PX’ 1985 Bodegas Toro Albalá ‘Don PX’ 2007 375mL

Montilla-Moriles. Spain. Montilla-Moriles. Spain.

$10 | $120 $8 | $50

Port | Probably the most well known sweet wine in the world. Port wears many coats, a light jacket (Tawny), fleece (Late Bottled Vintage), Overcoat (Ruby), Heavy Parka (Vintage). One is not better than the other, just different. Often the vintage ports need more time to unwind and open up with decades of aging. Tawnys can be the most interesting and nuanced. LBV and Ruby offer great “drink now” value. Selections by the Glass | Bottle Taylor Fladgate Tawny 10 Year Graham’s Tawny 20 Year

Oporto. Portugal. Oporto. Portugal.

$6 | $70 $10 | $120