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SPARKLING WINES 2012 Raventos Blanc Brut Cava (Cataluña, Spain) NV Luis Pato BAGA, Rose(Bairrada, Portugal) NV Roederer Estate Brut (Anderson Valley, CA)

12. 10. 13.

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48. 40. 52.

8.

n/a

n/a

11. 10. 12. 11.

33. 30. 36. 33.

44. 40. 48. 44.

2014 Cht. Du Ronet “Esterelle” Blend(Provence, France)

10.

30.

40.

2014 Sobon—Grenach, Blend(Amador County, CA)

10.

30.

40.

12.

36. 30. 30.

48. 40. 40.

2008 Stage Left Cellars—The Breadwinner, (Central Valley) 12. Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Grenache

36.

48.

2013 Buehler—Cabernet Sauvignon

39.

52.

33.

44.

SHERRY (Aperitif) Manzanilla en Rama Lustau (Sanlucar, Jerez, Spain)

WHITE WINES 2013 Navarro—Pinot Gris (Anderson Valley, Mendocino) 2015 Siete Fincas—Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza, Argentina) 2014 Saracina—Chardonnay (Mendocino, CA) 2014 Pazo Barrantes—Albarino (Galicia, Spain)

ROSÉ WINES

RED WINES 2013 Boya—Pinot Noir (Casablanca, Central Valley, Chile) 2013 Viamonte—Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina) 2010 Vina Santurnia—Crianza Tempranillo

10. 10.

(La Rioja, Spain)

13.

(Napa Valley, CA)

2009 Mantra—Zinfandel (Sonoma, CA)

11.

Corkage at Bocanova is $22/btl. per 750ml bottle. Magnums count as two bottles. !1

Sparkling white 220 2012 Dm. Barmès-Buecher, Brut 44. (Crémant D’Alsace.N.E. France) Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois & Chardonnay. This elegant blend of red and white grapes is bursting with citrus, pear and floral qualities. Nose is all about fresh apple aromas. Maxime Barmès manages fermentation with out adding enzymes, yeasts or sugar nor Dosage wine. 1985 was the year that Geneviève Buecher et François Barmès started their proyect in the viniculture are of Wettolsheim. Their family tradition as wine makers goes back to the 17th century. Amazing Value

223 Paul Goerg Premier Cru Brut Tradition Champagne NV

90.

(Vertus, Champagne, France)

85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir A hand-made wine—from old vines, first press, micro-terroir—epitomizes the philosophy of this leading independent producer, and is his masterpiece. Left to mature on its lees for three years, it displays a delicious biscuity character and creamy richness. This is an iconic, multi-medal winning legend—rich, powerful Champagne, guaranteed to impress!

225

NV Jean Laurent Blanc de Blancs Brut

98.

(Champagne, France)

100% Chardonnay. What we love about this blanc de blancs is its racy and expressive nose of green apple, lemon, baker's spices and chalky minerality, its creamy mousse and succulent mouthfeel. There are some honeyed almond notes floating in a mountain stream freshness with just the right dosage to pare down any sharp edges. Really, the complete package all around.

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2006 Champagne Jacquart, Blanc de Blancs

110.

(Reims, Champagne, France)

100% Chardonnay The combination of exceptional quality Chardonnay in an exceptionally good year bodes well for every Champagne lover, and this one takes full advantage of it. The good persistent mousse effervesces flavors of cherry blossom, vanilla and white pepper with the irresistible notes of still-warm brioche. Elegant, light and mouthwatering. !2

Sparkling Rosé 202

Ettore Germano "Rosanna" Brut Rosé

$ 76.

(Langhe, Italy)

100% Nebbiolo                                                                                                                                                       Better known for its still red Piemontese wines (Barolo and Barbera), this estate delves into bubbly territory with fresh, young vine Nebbiolo vinified in the metodo classico, named after Sergio Germano's mother. Just a blush of pink predicts the dry, delicious and refreshingly complex flavors of mineral laden hints of red berries, dried fruit and rose petal. You're gonna want more!

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Sparkling Wine Magnums

Champagne Collet Brut Grand Art

$ 140.

(Aÿ-Champagne, France)

40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier Richness and flash with a creamy and structured attack. Brisk citrus notes emerge with honeyed tones and a firm mineral presence. With 48 months aging ”sur lattes” in the cellars, the wine attains perfect richness, and a delightfully long finish.

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2011 Raventos De Nit- Brut Rose . Blend

$ 100.

(Sant Sadurni Penedes,Catalonia Spain)

43% Macabeo, 33% Xarel.lo, 19% Parellada, 5% Monastrell
 In 1872 Josep Raventos created the definitive Catalan sparkling wine: “Cava.” 2011 vintage is elegant and dry with a sensual light pink color. This is not a subtle wine, is the full experience. Flavor profile: brisk citrusbouquet, rich and mineral, long lasting, creamy mid palate…You have to go to Cataluña!

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White Wines @ $40 329

2010 Palmina – Arneis

(Santa Ynez Valley, CA) 


This Italian “white barolo” grape yields a complex wine both lean and full bodied. Refreshing crispness and palate-coating texture conveys ripe pear, key lime and lychee, with hints of sage and almond. 327

2013 Channing Daughters, Sylvanus Vineyard. – Tocai Friulano (Bridgehampton, Long Island, New York)

One of only a few producers in the US who offer vineyard designated Tocais. Harvested by hand, whole cluster-pressed and fermented and raised in 60% stainless steel barrels and 40% older French and Slovenian oak for 12 months. Bone dry with fresh aromas and flavors of green and yellow apples, white grapefruit, minerals, talc, asian pears and spice. 302

2014 Bokisch – Albariño (Clements Hills, Lodi, CA)

Typically found in Galicia in Northwestern Spain, this aromatic white is becoming one of the most exciting new varieties in California. Juicy and fruity with flavors of pear, McIntosh apple, pink grapefruit juice and a hint of lychee, it pairs beautifully with shellfish and a myriad of seafood. 303 2013 Ferdinand – Albariño (Vista Luna Vineyard, Lodi, CA)

Markus Bokisch's Vista Luna vineyard produces some of the best Spanish varietals grown in California. Whole-cluster pressed, fermented with native yeasts in neutral barrels, this wine is typically crisp and acidic, with finesse and balance. Ideal for lighter fare and seafood. 322

2014 Selby – Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County, CA) 
 To Susie Selby, wine is a combination of art, science and nature. This wine, produced in stainless steel tanks, has crisp citrus nuances with flavors of pears, peaches and apricots.

325

2014 William Fevre Little Quino – Sauvignon Blanc (D.O. Traiguén, Malleco Valley, Chile)

With grapes produced in the extreme southernmost Little Quino growing area, this low-alcohol and vibrantly focused wine reflects its mineral-laden hillside vineyards with citric notes, white flowers and lime-tinged acidity that insures a lively, persistent finish. Perfect summer seafood quaffer! 326

2013 Viña Chocalán, Reserva – Viognier (Valle del Maipo, Chile)

Exposure to the maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean, plus morning fog and breezes from the nearby Maipo River, cool the vines from the daytime heat, insuring a fine ripeness-to-acid balance. Here is a wide aromatic palette that collages peach, mandarin, anise and white flowers, round and flexible flavors of ripe peach, wheat and a touch of orange. !4

White Wines @ $40 347 2010 Stage left Cellars "The Go Getter” – Blend (California)

57% Viognier, 29% Grenache Blanc, 14% Roussanne From local wine stars Melinda Doty and Rich Williams, this perennial fave always delights with rich honey and floraltoned flavors shot through with crisp acidity and a bit of silky tannin. Handmade with love and attention in Oakland. 419

2013 Ercavio – Airen (Castilla, Spain)

Lost in la Mancha we found this old bush vine, local varietal Airen is her name. Cold winter, hot summers, hard land and harder winemanship with a drastic pruning leaving one bunch per vine! These vines average 60 years on a clay limestone soil. Delicate and crisp, citrus, green apples, with a floral finish. 420 2013 Neboa – Albariño (Rías Baixas, Spain)

From 75 year-old vines on slate soils, this is fresh, precise and mineral laden wine that greets you with a floral, blossomy nose of peach and apricot aromas that carry through a bracing palate of complex fresh fruit shot through with citrusy acidity. 421

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2013 Valdesil, Sobre Lias’ – Godello (Galicia, Spain) 
 Made off vines that average 30 years this wine is aged four months on lees in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation. Citrus, ripe fruit and floral perfume, with a complexity from lees aging. Enjoy a lingering finish with a well balanced acidity. 2014 Casa Ferreirinha Planalto Reserva – Blend (Douro, Portugal)

Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Gouveio, Codega, Arinto Juicy and a bit reminiscent of Riesling, white fruits (melon and pear) are prevalent, with just the right hints of spice and fresh vegetable, and some slate-like mineral notes. Planalto is recognised as one of the Douro's standard-bearers for premium white wines, and this is a fine example of their well-deserved reputation. 451

2013  Quinta do Cruzeiro Sousa Lopes Unfiltered – Blend (Vinho de Mesa, Portugal)

50/50 Loureiro & Alvarinho Employing entirely natural production from vineyard to bottle, this wine delightfully combines the freshness and vigor of Vinho Verde with a minerallaced array of stone fruit and citrus in a creamy texture. Harmonious and complex in the finish. !5

White Wines @ $50 301

2013 Zocker, Niven Family Wine Estates – Riesling, (Paragon Vineyard, Edna Valley, CA) Veteran French winemaker Christian Roguenant unlocks the compelling potential of this storied varietal in a delicious, domestic expression. A refreshing, vibrant presence, rich texture, and complex flavors of honey, citrus and apple are all laced with terroir-driven minerality in nearaddictive measure.

321

2014 Viña Robles White 4 – Blend (Paso Robles, CA)

54% Viognier, 22% Vermentino, 15% Verdelho and 9% Sauvignon Blanc Each variety was harvested at night to preserve the fruit’s fresh flavors, then pressed and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. This lively, peachy, mango-y and citrus-tinged beauty almost sizzles with freshness and verve, with perfect synergy of the varietals creating a sum of deliciousness greater than its parts. 323

2014 Avennia "Oliane" – Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima Valley, WA)

A beautiful expression of WA Sauvignon Blanc. A rich and complex array of bright summer fruit flavors and snappy minerality laced with notes of grapefruit, lemon oil, fresh straw, savory herbs, and wet stone. 335

2013 Wanless Wisner Vineyard – Chardonnay (Livermore Valley, CA)

The lovely, pale golden tone in the glass foreshadows a roasted apple, caramelized butter richness on the palate, superb focus and just a touch of toasty oak in a long, beautifully integrated finish. From 100 year old vines, aged sur lie for 10 months with hand stirring, full malolactic conversion. 337

2013 Lafken Los Morros –Chardonay (Maipo Valley, Chile)

Enologist Miguel Besoain is one of the coolest winemakers I've ever met! Passionately dedicated to the expression of his vineyards terroir on the western slope of the Andes, his approach both defies and expands many winemaking conventions. Here, the result is a stylish, world-class Chard with succulent and creamy ripeness and a zippy acidity to hold everything in balance.

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White Wines @ $50 445 2014 Vidal + Vidal – Verdejo (La Seca, Rueda, Spain)

Cepas muy Viejas (very old vines) from a single vineyard planted on an ancient and arid, stone strewn river bed, where the old roots have dug deep, here express an elegant precision, with freshness and balance in a firm, lithe body with dancing notes of citrus, stone and orchard fruit flavors. 447

2014 Giró del Gorner – Xarel•lo, Barrica (Penedès, Cataluña Spain)

Here, the principal grape used in CAVA production is fermented as a still wine in oak, with lees aging, to an amazing effect. Elegant and balanced, a lush and aromatic tropical island ambiance envelops the palate with toasty, vanilla tinged opulence. Pairs charmingly with appetizers, fish & seafood, mild cheeses, even poultry. 402 2013 Tomàs Cusiné Auzells – Blend (Costers del Segre, Catalunya, Spain)

29% Macabeu, 27% Sauvignon Blanc, 16% Chardonnay, 12% Riesling, 10% Albariño & 6% Moscatell A kaleidoscope of sensations emerges from this precisely drawn puzzle of a blend. Vineyards surrounded by Mediterranean thyme, rosemary, pine, oak and acacia forest lend complicated back notes to a base of exotic fruits in a wine both creamy in the mouth yet freshly intense. 403

2011 Acústic Celler ritme – Priorat (Priorat DOCa, Spain)

70% Garnatxa Blanca, 30% Macabeo Juicy, dense, with richly textured flavors of nectarine, pear and the slightest hint of white pepper spiciness. A bracing acidity holds the voluptuousness on target with clarity and finesse. 22 months on the lees in stainless steel. 439

2011 Palacios Plácet Valtomelloso – Viura (Remondo, Rioja, Spain)

This is the only white wine made by famed Spanish winemaker Alvaro Palacios at his family's Rioja property. Bright gold in color with enticing aromas of white flowers, lime, fennel root and fresh peaches. On the palate the wine is nimble and vibrant with crisp acidity, yet is also creamy and rich. Look for notes of fresh pear, white peach and accents of salt and lime.

                                                                                                                                         

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                                                                             White Wines @ $65

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2011 Viña Acquitania Sol de Sol – Chardonnay (Traiguen, Malleco Valley, Chile)

Close your eyes, and this is a fine white Burgundy from France. With perfect integration of oak, the plush and expansive body holds treasures of ripe melon, roasted peach, mineral and vanilla. With no malolactic conversion, there's a finely pointed acidity that keeps the riches in balance, while delivering a finish blooming with floral notes and lingering spiciness. 448

2014 Raventos I Blanc, Silencis – Xarel-lo.


 Earthy aromas of ripe pear and a hint of anise embody the subtlety of carefully tended Xarel-lo. Dynamic presence combines austerity and volume achieved by careful aging on the lees. All stainless steel. (Penedes, Spain)

White Wines @ $90 345

2012 Tablas Creek Esprit Blanc De Tablas – Blend (Paso Robles, CA)

64% Roussanne, 26% Granache Blanc, 10% Picpoul Blanc.
 A fascinating combination of rich and very dry, this wine offers aromatics of mineral, sea spray, grilled bread and a hint of non-toasted oak. The mouth is dramatically rich and broad, with front palate acidity, rich Roussanne in the mid-palate, and a hint of tannin from the Grenache Blanc on the long, nutty finish.

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2013 Gran Moraine – Chardonnay

$ 85.

(Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Vly, OR)

A whole cluster crushing technique from Champagne allows Gran Moraine to capture the freshest and most pristine juice from their Chardonnay grapes. Poached pear and macaroon richness combines with bracing focus, citrus notes, and a velvety touch of oak. Exceptional!

334 2013 El Molino – Chardonnay

$ 110.

(Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA)

This is pure, rich, fresh and complex Chardonnay, with perfectly integrated use of oak, and no malolactic conversion. Voluptuous yet athletic, tantalizing flavors of roasted fig, peach, white truffle, and pineapple are focused in a nice acidic brightness over a crisp mineral core. El Molino was founded in 1871 and was one of the first wineries in the Napa Valley.

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                                                                         Rosé Wines @ $38 501

2013 Thomas George – Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

100% estate fruit sourced at three proprietary vineyards; traditional saignée extraction, fermented dry and aged sur lee in 50% stainless steel and 50% neutral French oak. Minimal malolactic conversion. All this adds up to a vibrantly fresh rosé with real depth of Pinot flavors, and a perfect compliment to summer fare. 509

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2014 Jeff Cohn Iris – Blend (California) 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah The first whiff is all strawberry compote (no sugar added, of course), and the first sip confirms the impression. This is a middleweight, but like the best of them, light on its feet—dancerly even—with some spicy moves that'll keep you intrigued glass after glass. 2015 Channing Daughters, Home Farm Vineyard – Rosato di Refosco (Bridgehampton, Long Island, New York)

From origins on the Karst plateau at the Italian-Slovenian border to the vineyards of eastern Long Island, this Refosco is a wonderfully surprising rosato—gorgeous ruby/pink color; crisp, balanced, and dry, with red and black fruit character and pronounced aromatics in a rich, robust, exuberant and most importantly, fun summertime wine. 610 2015 Xavier Clua El Sola d'en Pol – Blend (Terra Alta, Cataluña,Spain)

60% Grenache, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah The beautiful color is aptly matched by delightful perfume and flavors of gooseberries and raspberries, carried with depth and crisp acidity. Produced entirely from the winery's own carefully cultivated vineyards, it easily rivals more expensive French rosés. Nice and dry in a long finish. 611

2014 François Chidaine Touraine – Blend (Loire Valley, France)

50% Pinot Noir, 50% Grolleau Biodynamically farmed vineyards and Chidaine's deft cellar work creates a rosé both sprightly and serious, quaffable yet intriguing—in other words: perfect! A nice melange of spring red berries, spice and just a whiff of apricot are carried by tart acidity and a terroir infused mineral core. A versatile favorite! 614

2013 Vina Herminia – Garnacha (Rioja, Spain)

Strawberries and watermelon galore in a bright and refreshing rosé that's tasty and approachable, yet delicately dry and elegant. All the varietal lift of the Garnacha grape is here present to keep things interesting as the lovely swirl of flavors lead to a nice, mouthwatering finish. !10

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NV Domaine Serene “R” – Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills, Willamette Vly, Oregon)

The winery's signature blended rosé, made in homage to the classic Provencal Rosé wines of Bandol. Lush strawberry, orange blossom, and passionfruit flavors within an elegant and creamy texture laced with abundant acidity make this the perfect summer sipper. 512 2015 Cenyth – Cabernet Franc (Chalk Hill AVA, Sonoma County)

It will remind you of sancerre roes. Extremely limited production, here is an elegant showcase of polish and vivacity in a rosé of distinctive charm. Delicate in the mouth, look for nuances of rose petals and blood orange within a robe of fresh, raw almond, flavors that perfectly complement the lighter side of our menu.

Rosé Wines @ $60 635 2013 Corse Figari (Clos Canarelli) – Blend (Corsica, France)

50% Sciaccarellu, 30% Niellucciu, 20% Grenache
 On the southern tip of the island, Figari is regarded as the most ancient growing region of Corsica. Ancient native varietals here team up to produce a stunningly delicious rosé. A Kermit Lynch import.

SPECIAL FORMAT 650 2014 Dm. La Suffrene Bandol Millésimé. Double Magnum (3 Liter) (Provence, France)

320*




40% Mourvedre, 30% Cinsault, 20% Grenache,10% Carignan True to your best expectation of a stunning Bandol rosé, this brilliant orange-pink wine opens with an expressive nose of red fruits, herbs and silica, leading into a powerful, heady and rich palate showing lovely aromatic depth and heaps of personality. Situated on sandy-silt-laden, calcareous and clay soils, the vineyards are tended using all natural practices. 25 BOTTLES MADE.

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700 2013 Not One-iOTA.

$ 65.

(Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Or)

From this Willamette Valley all-star's certified sustainable, dry-farmed PelosSandberg families aka iOTA people. Ten months in three-year air-dried French oak barrels adds texture and spice to concentrated but refined fruit flavors that live up to iOTA's premium wine reputation. Lots of approachable deliciousness in this one! 701

2011 iOTA.

$ 85.

(Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Or)

An amazing pinot noir from Oregon, based on Pommard and Dijon clones from estate vineyards. Lots of dark stone fruit, delicate spices and herbs and hints of mineral. Floral notes lead to a gorgeous finish. 479 cases made 702 2010 iOTA Sultry is the word to describe this collectors vintage for Oregon.

$ 105.

705

$ 85.

2012 Champ de Rêves. (Anderson Valley, CA)

Among the best of Anderson Valley Pinots, this wine uniquely combines the suave structure of fine Burgundy with the forward deliciousness we love in our California wines. Hot days and cooling Pacific breezes marry well to produce fine-toned red and blue fruit flavors with a savory edge, a nice mineral kiss of terroir, and a finish that holds a delicious focus. 706

2014 DuMOL.

$ 95.

(Sonoma Coast, CA)

The far western appellation of Sonoma Coast produces some of the most varietally true Pinots in California, and this one epitomizes the purity and elegance that can be achieved here. Vivacious and high-toned, with fine interplay between suave red and black fruits and a broad silky texture. Lovely and supple, with a freshness that extends to a fruit-packed finish. 707 2012 Bluxome Street Winery. (Sonoma Coast, CA)

$ 90.

Before the 1906 earthquake wiped them out, 120+ wineries were located in the SOMA district of San Francisco. Today, Bluxome Street Winery revives the tradition with boutique bottlings, such as this one featuring bright red fruits with tastes of bergamot and mushroom to accentuate its formidable depth.

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From North to South. 708 2012 El Molino. Rutherford, Napa, CA (Rutherford, Napa, CA)

$ 120.

With a complex palate of ripe cherry, high-toned strawberry acidity, and a deep undercurrent of spice and earthy minerality, this wine achieves in Napa what many in so-called Pinot Noir sweet zones only dream about. El Molino was founded in 1871. With vineyards nestled between Hwy 29 and the Napa River, husband and wife winemakers Jon and Lily Berlin take full advantage of this unique microclimate to create wines of true Burgundian stature. 711

2013 Sea Smoke "Southing"

$ 120.

(Santa Rita Hills, CA)

Pressing toward the ideal marriage of elegance and complexity, depth of fruit and vivacity of spirit, this wine exhibits the finely tuned personality that has put Sea Smoke Cellars at the top of cult Pinot producers. Concentrated yet graceful; fruit driven, but filled with spicy intrigue. 715

2012 Amayna

$ 60.

(Leyda Valley, Casa Blanca, Chile)

The gravity fed winery and vineyards sit just 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Marine influence and poor soils create ideal conditions for this violet soaked, deeply complex wine with notes of vanilla & spice. A fresh salinity driven by red fruit reverberates on the palate with rose petal and a subtle toastyness, while fine tannins support the wine's equipoise and persistence. The name, Amayna, loosely translates as the calm on the water or the calm before a storm. You choose! 716

2011 Lafken

$ 52.

(Valle de Leyda, Maipo, Chile)

Tasting this wine from tank in 2013 was like hearing a baby speak its first complete sentence with perfect grammar. Now with its vocabulary fully matured, there are aromas of dark cherry, red plum and nutmeg; an elegant palate with an undercurrent of dark chocolate; some smoky notes on the finish; and that ever-present desire for another sip.

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Red Wines @ $40 724

2011 Terra d’Oro – Aglianico

(Amador County, CA) 


An ancient Greek varietal introduced to Italy more than 2500 years ago, now produced in California. Robust flavors of chestnuts, orange zest and pomegranate with a great balance of minerality. 717

2014 Channing Daughters Rosso Fresco – Blend (North Fork of Long Island AVA, New York) 39% Merlot, 21% Dornfelder, 18%Cabernet Franc, 16% Syrah, 3% Lagrein, 2% Teroldego and 1% Blaufrankisch

The varietal blend could be a serious summit meeting, but in this case it's a fun and raucous playground. True to form, grapes were de-stemmed, crushed by foot and punched down by hand. With moderate alcohol, balanced acid, very soft, silky tannins and a juicy persistent finish, this Rosso Fresco is just playful, full-flavored fun. 718

2012 Urbano Cellars "Cotes Du Clements” – Rhone Style Blend (Bokides Ranch, Clements Hills, CA)

34% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 33% Mourvedre This wine exhibits fresh aromas of blueberries, blackberries and a bit of a floral note. Dark and blue berry flavors on the palate; hints of clove and spice; moderate but soft tannins; earthiness and bright acidity—all in balance! 733

2013 Graffito – Malbec (Perdriel ,Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina)

He acts like he knows a lot more than he's letting on—a bit tightlipped and inscrutable until you get to know him. Then, surprise, surprise, he opens his wallet and gives you everything he has! 736

2013 Angulo Innocenti – Malbec

(La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina)


Cool, sunny days and cold mountain nights, plus poor high desert soils make the vines work hard for a living, and it all pays off in rich, dark fruit flavors and delicate violet notes typical of the La Consulta terroir 860

2012 Luis Pato Colheita Seleccionada – Blend (Vinho Regional Beira Atlântico, Portugal)

60% Baga, 40% Touriga Nacional Luis Pato is as iconic in Portugal as is the prodigious, though finicky, Baga grape which produces his signature wines. Here's a taste of Pato's genius in an earth-driven, mid-weight, rustic charmer with bitter chocolate and raspberry notes, and the velvety, spicy presence of the Touriga adding a caressing touch.

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Red Wines @ $40 833

2012 Bodegas del Medievo "Tuercebotas" Crianza – Graciano (South Rioja, Spain)

An homage to those who "twist their boots" (Tuercebotas) working, this is one of the very few Riojas made entirely from Graciano. Juicy and approachable with a complex and spicy mélange of flavors, great concentration, with fresh and balanced tannins holding it all together. 834

2014 Aljibes – Garnacha Tintorera (La Mancha, Spain)

The grape in question, Tintorera, is actually a regional name in Castilla-La Mancha for Alicante Henri Bouschet, a red-fleshed variety obtained in 1855 in France. Deeply colored with a velvety mouthfeel, the wine displays soft and lush fruit flavors in a structure held in balance by La Mancha's limestone minerality. Very approachable and delightfully satisfying! 832

2012 Artadi Santa Cruz de Artazu – Garnacha (DO Navarra, Spain)

A blessing in disguise, the ancient 70- to 90-year-old vines that produce this wine are located at sites impossible to reach by any machinery—all of the head-pruned vines are farmed manually and organically. Winemaker Juan Carlos López de Lacalle describes this wine as "the true expression of energetic red fruit that vibrates on the palate with a soft roundness; but is complex, with great length." 835 2014 Pago de los Capellanes Joven Roble – Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero, Spain)

One of Spain's most classically pleasurable wines, this young (joven) Ribero is full of body, juicy, spiced black fruits with a dash of dark chocolate in a velvety texture. This unfiltered bottling offers your purely focused Tempranillo experience in an elegant and lively wine. 836

2012 DiT Celler Cabirol Tinto – Blend (Montsant, Spain)

70% Garnatxa, 30% Tempranillo The "pinyolencs" soil, from vineyards that form a horseshoe around the Priorat region, contains small calcium rich stones that resemble olive pits, which imparts an energetic lift to smooth black raspberry and peppery spice flavors. Here's a real bargain in a plush and well-knit wine that is so easy to love! 837 2010 Artadi El Sequé – Monastrelle (DO Alicante, Spain)

From old-vine, regionally indigenous stock, grown at 1,800' altitude, and uniquely influenced by both the Mediterranean Sea and the continental plateau of La Mancha. Succulent, delicate and balanced fruit, a silky texture, with sweet undertones of berry jam, dried figs and mulling spice. Velvety tannins and fresh acidity hold it all in beautiful equipoise. !15

Red Wines @ $50 726

2012 Selby Dry Creek Valley – Grenache (Theresa Smith Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, CA)


Bright and cranberry toned, this mid-weight wine carries delightful flavors of Montmorency cherry, cassis and touches of clove and nutmeg within a vibrant acidity that makes it a great pairing for richer seafood dishes, grilled or roasted veggies, all the way to the meat section of your menu. Thoroughly enjoyable! 734

2013 Bueyes – Malbec

(La consulta, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina) 


Chocolate-covered cherries, cranberry, a touch of hickory spice and hints of black truffle integrate beautifully in this medium bodied and polished wine. 731

2012 Terre Rouge ‘Les Côtes de l’Ouest’ – Syrah (Sierra Foothills, CA)

Bold, spicy, and inspired by the great Syrahs of the northern Rhone, this wine is layered with richly generous flavors of ripe black plum and blackberry over a meaty core. With velvety tannins and a through-line of bright acidity, it's both rich and boisterous, as well as food-friendly. 765

2013 Neyers , Vista Luna Borden Ranch – Zinfandel. (Calaveras County, CA)

This is 100% "Heirloom" (non-clonal) Zinfandel, fermented with native wild yeast, aged 10 months in neutral 60-gallon French oak barrels, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The remarkable soil combinations of the Sierra Nevada Range infuse this medium-full bodied wine with a refined minerality to complement its silky, spice-nuanced raspberry/ rhubarb flavors. Zinfandel the way it's supposed to be!

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Red Wines @ $50 802

2009 Bod. Marqués de Reinosa, Vinestral Reserva – Tempranillo (Rioja DOCa, Spain)

One of the great values in a Rioja Reserva! Medium bodied, just entering its maturity, still showing some spunk in its elegant presentation. With aromas of graphite, black currants, cherries, vanillin and spice box leading to a palate that does not disappoint your expectation for a complex and delicious Rioja experience. 851

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2013 Celler Vall Llach, Embruix de Vall Llach. – Priorat (Catalonia, Spain) Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. With the most careful cultivation, well-managed microproduction, and vinification differentiated by variety and estate, this splendid result thoroughly lives up to its name: Embruix, Catalan for "bewitching." Powerful, refined, yet immediately agreeable at table. 2009 Giró del Gorner, Reserva – Blend (Penedès, Cataluña Spain) 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot

Aged 18 months in oak barrels, with a minimum of two years in bottle before release, this wine reaches your table with a matured integration of its deeply nuanced elements: red fruits tinged with coffee and black pepper in a creamy body, ripe and finely woven tannins, and a firm body to accompany the red meat end of the menu. 813

2014 La Senda, Bodegas y Vinedos – Mencia (Bierzo D.O., Spain)

80% Mencia; 10% Palomino; 10% Dona Blanca. From small hillside plots of 70–100 year old vineyard plots surrounding a portion of the famous Camino de Santiago, where the black slate soil demands hard work from the vines, and rewards it with great minerality and depth of flavors. As natural a wine as can be produced by a passionately committed artisan, it brims with a purity of structure, juicy freshness, and a kiss of Atlantic sea air coming through. 857

2013 Aljibes – Cabernet Franc (La Mancha, Spain)

Defined by an arid, mid-continental climate and lime and sandy soils, the vineyards of La Mancha favor low production and create intense concentration in their wines. Rare in Spain, this Cab Franc opens with an elegant bouquet of ripe, rich dark fruits, minerals & floral components. Powerful in the mouth, its mature fruits highlight the softness of the ripe tannins & unique hints of spice. From organically grown fruit.

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Red Wines @ $65 777

2012 JC Cellars The Impostor – Blend (California)

54% Zinfandel, 19% Syrah, 13% Petite Sirah, 6% Alicante Bouschet, 4% Grenache, 3% Carignane, 1% Viognier Intense, focused, elegant, structured, rich, and opulent, this wine from Oakland local Jeff Cohn hits as many sweet spots as there are varietals in the blend! The flavors are lush, but with a bit of those smoky, roasted notes you find in the best Rhone wines. 838

2013 Bartolomé Vernet  "Clos Bartolomé” – Priorat (Priorat DOCa, Spain)

Grenache, Samsó (aka, Carignane) Here is all you expect from world-class Priorat! Concentrated and mature, with balsamic hints and mineral reminiscences over light touches of toasted oak and refined spices. Strong and meaty on the palate, with a self-assured complexity, yet pleasantly voluptuous and well-structured. A real find!

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Red Wines @ $85 779

2013 Avennia “Justine" – Blend (Columbia Valley, WA)

47% Grenache, 38% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah Vibrant and focused fruit characters from Washington's finest growing sites—Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, and Red Mountain. Concentrated dark fruit flavors, hints of licorice root and garrique, and a long and savory finish. 737

2011 Siete Fincas "Gran Secreto” – Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
 Incredibly rich, yet stylish and sophisticated, this premier achievement of Siete Fincas Winery offers aromas of crushed plum, roasted coffee, anise and violet, with flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut, and an evolving melange of secondary flavors ushering in a deep and concentrated finish.

847 2010 Gallinas y Focas (4 Kilos) Vinicola Tinto Tierra Mallorca – Blend (Balearic Islands, Spain)

70% Mantonegro, 30% Syrah Another great example of the ongoing revival of traditional Mallorcan winemaking, the perfume shows licorice notes in a darkly fruity presence, with chewy and penetrating flavors that evolve both in the mouth and in the glass. Give it some air, and taste the emerging vivacity over the course of your meal. 814

2012 Algueira Pizarra – Mencia (Ribera Sacra, Spain)

Pizarra is the local term for the schist and slate soils that infuse a pungent, smoky minerality to powerful dark berry and floral flavors that together tease the palate with a fine complexity that entices attentive sipping. One of the most inspiring wines to come out of Galicia, and as intense, pure, and rich a Mencia as you're ever likely to find. 855

2005 Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta S.A. Reserva – Blend (Rioja Alta, Spain)

80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha. The gold standard for classically styled Rioja, from a near perfect vintage, equals a tasting experience unparalleled in the world of Spanish wines. Deep ruby with a bit of orange rim; sexy and perfumed; spicy and long, with fine-grained, sweet tannins and perfect integration. Unflinchingly and deliciously old school.

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Red Wines @ $100 733

2013 Avennia ‘Arnaut’, Boushey Vineyard – Syrah (Yakima Valley, WA)

Thoroughly compelling and focused delivery of robust flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, smoked meats and bacon fat, with notes of violets and crushed rock. Taut and impeccably structured, it will evolve beautifully over the course of your meal. 850 2007 Bodegas Ercavio La Plazuela – Blend (Castilla y León, Spain)

80% Cencibel (aka Tempranillo), 20% Garnacha Ripe, refined, seductive and totally top shelf, this wine brims with multiple nuances of pleasure. 80+ year old vines at high elevation creates deep flavors of mocha-tinged red fruit and exotic spices on a backbone of smooth tannins and enough nervy acidity to drive a long and sumptuous finish. 803 2010 Miguel Torres, Mas La Plana "Black Label” – Cabernet Sauvignon (Penedes-Cataluña, Spain)

With roots tracing back to the 17th century, the name Torres is one of the most iconic in Spanish wine, and this Cab proudly wears the Torres name as the most famous Cabernet Sauvignon from Spain. The small, sustainably tended Mas La Plana vineyard yields wine consistently coveted by connoisseurs around the world. This 2010 vintage only builds upon the Torres tradition of excellence with a typical consortium of generosity, a depth of complexity, strength and subtle finesse. Simply fabulou.

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2010 Iota – Pinot Noir (1.5 Lt) $170* (Willamette Valley, OR) 
 A collectors vintage for Oregon Pinot, based on Pommard and Dijon clones from estate vineyards. Lots of dark stone fruit, delicate spices and herbs and hints of mineral. Floral notes lead to a gorgeous finish. under 50 bottles made.

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2010 Dry Creek Vineyard Mariner – Meritage

$160*

(Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Cty, CA)

41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot Big and showy with an opulent texture and ever-deepening layers of complex, juicy flavors in a smooth and seductive body, with the kind of come-hither presence that's impossible to resist. And you needn't! This one just gives and gives from first sniff to final sip, in a bottle big enough to serve your special party.

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2013 Lail "Blueprint" - Cabernet Sauvignon

$140*

(Napa Valley, CA) 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot

The name says it all—a schematic for greatness in a bottle! With fruit sourced from six premium vineyards, this gorgeous cuvée shows a gracious approach, with ripe, blackcurrant fruit and licorice, a subtle hint of oak, silky tannins, and full-bodied opulence. But there's a youthful kick of exuberance that focuses the wine's intensity, disclosing layer upon layer of sumptuous complexity. 791 2000 Dunn Mountain - Cabernet Sauvignon

$140*

(Napa Valley, CA)

Dunn is one of the iconic producers of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. Randy Dunn has held steadfast in his absolute commitment to a style that is truly a throwback to an era in Napa Valley before the fruit bomb virus had infected everybody's palate. Typically, the wines are exceptionally long-lived, and this one bears that truth out. Drinking beautifully now, with a complex perfume of cherries, leather, graphite and eucalyptus, and a dense but beautifully evolved palate with decidedly old-school notes of tobacco, cherries, plums, cassis, pencil and black currants. Did I say iconic? 789

2011 Joseph Phelps Insignia - Blend

$250*

(Napa Valley, CA)

82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc At the uppermost echelon of iconic Napa Valley reds, Phelps' marquee Bordeaux-style blend epitomizes the impeccable elegance that fulfills every ardent desire for transcendent wine experience. The cool 2011 vintage here imparts a European multi-dimensionality to this broadshouldered and towering wine, with a nonetheless silky character and pervasive depth of flavor. 840 2007 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial - Tempranillo $130* 841 2005 Castillo Ygay . $150* (Rioja Alta, Spain) 89% Tempranillo, 11% Mazuelo Rightly described as a "classic among classics" (Wine Advocate), this world-class wine shows impeccable balance, utter elegance, and an intensity of flavor due to its 30 months in barrel and 3 years in bottle before release. More flavor complexity than space to describe it! Please, discover it for yourself.

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