CURRENT List 5-14-15 - FRANK`S Pizza Napoletana

WINE
Wine excites.
No other beverage has the ability to transport us halfway around the world;
to a different continent where generations of the same family have worked the same plot of ground,
on the same hillside, planted the same grape varietals and made their wines in the exact same way
for hundreds of years…
or…
…to a place where a fresh outlook & new ideas merge with nature
resulting in a wine that is exciting, radical & delicious.
We feature a wide, ever changing array of these styles; unique wines that go with the food we cook
and offer an unprecedented level of fun, pleasure & value.
ALL BOTTLES on this list are priced $20 over wholesale! BUY THE BOTTLE!
FRANK’S is an exciting place to drink wine.
Our list is organized in broad categories of wine color & flavor profile.
Each wine has a brief description that lists that wine’s grape varietal percentages
as well as various other interesting factoids.
Lastly, some wines (mostly the Italian wines) can be really hard to pronounce.
In an effort to make ordering easier, all wine names have “Key” words in BOLD print.
We encourage you to use these when ordering.
Most of all, explore & enjoy.
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100% GLERA. A dense cascade of pin-point bubbles with an ample nose of ripe pear, yellow apple & melon.
Pleasantly tart & full flavored. An excellent aperitivo; a perfect sparkler for any occasion.
CA DE MEDICI, CUBISTA BIANCO LAMBRUSCO EMILIA I.G.P., EMILIA-ROMAGNA, ITALY
60% LAMBRUSCO MARANI, 40% SWEET MUST OF LAMBRUSCO I.G.P. A sweet, white, semi-sparkling wine made from red Lambrusco grapes.
Pairs well with with smoked fish, seafood, roasted chicken, cheeses & fruit.
BERLUCCHI, CUVEE 61 BRUT, FRANCIACORTA, LOMBARDY, ITALY
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75% CHARDONNAY, 25% PINOT NOIR. Pale yellow color. Rich, floral aromas of fruit & fresh baked bread with full body & fine acidity.
Fermented 6 mos in stainless steel, aged 12 mos in the bottle before disgorging, then 2 mos in the bottle pre-release. Fine bubbles, very creamy mousse.
Franciacorta is a small wine-producing area in Lombardy, in northwest Italy famous for its high-quality sparkling wines, which are made very much in
the image of Champagne. Although relatively unknown in global terms, Franciacorta is widely regarded as Italy's finest sparkling wine.
STILL WHITE
crisp, clean, bright…aromatic & exotic..
SPY VALLEY, 2014 SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND
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100% SAUVIGNON BLANC. This wine indulges the nose with tropical aromas of sweet passion fruit, which give way to hints of lime,
classic gooseberry & dried herbs. The palate is smooth & fruit driven with firm, lively acidity.
HONIG VINEYARD & WINERY, 2013 SAUVIGNON BLANC, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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97% SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2% SEMILLON, 1% MUSCAT. Zippy acidity gives a crisp freshness to flavors of mango, kiwi, lemongrass & grapefruit.
Medium bodied with aromas of honeysuckle & peaches with a smooth mineral finish.
SEGHESIO, 2012 COSTIERA, KEYHOLE RANCH, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
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83% PINOT GRIGIO, 17% VERMENTINO. Enticing aromas & flavors of pears, stone fruits & citrus.
Rich texture & complexity on the palate balanced by crisp acidity & a clean finish. WOW!! This wine blew me away.
ARCHERY SUMMIT, 2012 VIRETON PINOT GRIS, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
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100% PINOT GRIS. Classic, cool climate Pinot Gris (same grape as Pinot Grigio), youthful, vibrant and extremely food friendly.
Fermented in stainless steel with select Alsatian yeasts. Aromas of citrus and lemon verbena, lime zest, apple blossom and rosemary.
ROCCA DEL PRINCIPE, 2012 FIANO DI AVELLINO D.O.C.G., CAMPANIA, ITALY 14
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100% FIANO. Winemaker Ettore Zarrella held this wine for a year & a half after the harvest before allowing it to be released & it has certainly paid off.
His entirely steel fermented Fiano is a splendid fusion of citrus fruits, apples, pears & meadow herbs with a faint toasted note. In the mouth it is packed
with energy; drinkable, full-bodied with fruity encores & a palate-cleansing acidic finish.
CANTINA TERLANO, 2013 TERLANER CLASSICO, ALTO ADIGE D.O.C., ITALY
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60% PINOT BIANCO, 30% CHARDONNAY, 10% SAUVIGNON BLANC. Light yellow with olive reflections, the aromatics first entice with hints
of cardamom, white pepper & soft pink grapefruit. Persistent apricot & ripe tropical citrus fruits gracefully swirl around a focused stream of intense
minerality. Fresh fennel & bright acidity define the finish of this impeccably balanced wine.
MASSERIA LI VELI, 2013 ASKOS VERDECA, VALLE D’ITRIA, I.G.P., PUGLIA, ITALY
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90% VERDECA, 10% FIANO MINUTOLO. Intense fruit on the nose, with scents of tropical fruit, citrus, pear, fennel & fresh spices.
In the mouth it is full, well balanced with good acidity with nice fruit & minerality with a mildly spicy aftertaste. “Askos,” (Greek for wine jar)
refers to the terroir/vineyards planted with indigenous Apulian grape varietals many of which are disappearing, first planted by the ancient Greeks.
CANTINE A. VALENTI, 2013 ENRICO IV, ETNA BIANCO D.O.C., SICILY, ITALY
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60% CARRICANTE, 40% CATARRATTO. The father-son team of Giovanni & Alessandro Valenti, are true practitioners of organic/natural farming
practices like tilling the rich volcanic with donkeys. All grapes are hand-harvested from a mixture of 40-50 year old vines & some new plantings on the
north slope of Mount Etna. ENRICO IV is aged in stainless steel for 8 mos in contact with lees, & aged in the bottle for 3 mos. It has straw yellow color
with spicy aromas of grapefruit, mint & tropical fruits. It’s excellent with seafood dishes, white meats & medium aged cheeses.
CHARLES SMITH WINERY, 2014 KUNGFU GIRL RIESLING, COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON
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100% RIESLING. Think white peach, apricot; cold & delicious. Think Fuji apple, Shiro plum & lime leaves. Beautifully focused with a very long,
minerally finish that flows onto the palate with only a touch of sweetness & integrated acidity. #43 on Wine Spectator’s 2014 Top 100.
full bodied, rich & round.
FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS, 2013 CARNEROS CHARDONNAY, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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100% CHARDONNAY. Barrel fermented in 34% new, 33% once & 33% twice-filled French oak barrels for 9 mos. While ageing on the lees, the wine
was hand stirred regularly to promote depth & longevity. It has a pale yellow straw color, aromas of fresh tropical fruit, marzipan & honeysuckle jump
from the glass. On the palate, the wine has generous notes of sweet vanilla, pear & Meyer lemon. Stone fruits & ripe citrus zest lead to the rich creamy
mid palate & fresh green apple on the finish. The wine has wonderful length & well-balanced acids.
AVIARY, 2013 CHARDONNAY, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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100% CHARDONNAY. Fresh, rich & balanced with inviting aromas of pear, banana, vanilla, subtle spice & toasted oak from 5 mos of barrel age.
On the palate: lively flavors of apricot, apple, pear, banana & star jasmine. Rich, bright with round viscosity & sparkling acidity. 4,900 cases made.
DAVIS ESTATES, 2012 HUNGRY BLONDE CHARDONNAY, CARNEROS, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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100% CHARDONNAY. The perfect balance of richness, flavor, texture & acidity. Lemon zest, graham cracker, forest floor complemented with French
Oak swirl out of the glass. The cooler climate of the Carneros region produces a wine of higher natural acidity & elegance.
2014 DOUBLE GOLD WINNER: San Francisco Chronicle Wine Contest.
CAVE DE LUGNY, 2013 LES CHARMES MÂCON-LUGNY CHARDONNAY, BURGUNDY, FRANCE UN-OAKED 9
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100% CHARDONNAY. The nose explodes with aromas of citrus, peach and apricot followed by a wonderful balance between acidity and sweetness with a
marked freshness. The structure and slightly spicy flavor of Les Charmes makes it unique among Mâconnais wines. The wine is still very aromatic and very
fresh after ageing. 100% stainless steel fermentation with malolactic fermentation.
CHAMISAL VINEYARDS, 2013 STAINLESS CHARDONNAY, CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA
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100% CHARDONNAY, Clones 4, 5, Dijon 75, 76, 96. Fresh, crisp & PACKED with Chardonnay grape flavor in it’s purest sense, bursting with rich ripe
pineapple, ripe red delicious apples, peaches, springtime flowers with nice minerality & a clean, lingering finish with wonderful acidity.
SPANN VINEYARDS, 2012 YIN-YANG, SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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50% VIOGNIER, 50% CHARDONNAY. Yin-Yang is the concept of complimentary opposites balancing one another to form a whole greater than either
of the parts. Viognier is rich & lush with mouth-coating flavors of peach & apricot. Chardonnay makes this wine crisp, well-balanced, food-friendly,
& eminently refreshing, like springtime in a glass! 560 cases made.
MERRY EDWARDS, 2012 SAUVIGNON BLANC, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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80% SAUVIGNON BLANC, 20% SAUVIGNON MUSQUÉ. Its heady perfume nearly explodes out of the glass with the fragrance of orange blossoms
& elderflowers. Tones of lychee fruit, fig & ripe pear add more appeal. The mouth is full & weighty from malolactic fermentation, intensive lees
stirring, & oak aging balanced by lively acidity & has a finish reminiscent of tangy pink grapefruit. “Shows wonderful purity & focus to the honeydew
melon, passion fruit, lime & pear flavors, with floral & mineral details. The texture is succulent & smooth, finishing with a bright acidity."
This wine is a show stopper! -MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator, Feb. 25, 2014
seductive & sweet.
MGM MONDO DEL VINO RICOSSA ANTICA CASA, 2014 MOSCATO D'ASTI, D.O.C.G., PIEDMONT, ITALY
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100% MOSCATO BIANCO. One of Italy's most famous & most popular wines. Sweet, slightly effervescent, clean & fresh with intense distinctive
aromas of the moscato grape with characteristic elegant floral aromas & notes of peach, apricot & honey. Aromatic bouquet with floral & fruity hints.
A SWEET, refreshing, aperitivo or with dessert at the end of the meal.
DR. HERMANN, 2013 RIESLING, MOSEL, GERMANY
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100% RIESLING. On the nose: honeysuckle, pear & citrus aromas with a faint touch of characteristic kerosene. Round & voluptuous in the mouth with
a slight effervescence; flavors of peach & pear-apple on the mid palate with nice acidity allowing it to finish crisp, focused & clean without excess sugar.
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100% PINOT NOIR. The wine has a beautiful coral, light pink salmon color with flavors of strawberry & wild cherries with a touch of richness on the
mid palate. Balanced with dry, crisp acidity, complimented by a creamy texture & a long finish.
STILL ROSÉ
DRY, crisp & incredibly refreshing. The PERFECT wines for warmer weather.
LES VINS BRÉBAN, 2014 DOMAINE DE PARIS ROSÉ, CÔTES DE PROVENCE A.O.P., BRIGNOLES, FRANCE
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40% GRENACHE, 30% SYRAH, 20% CINSAULT, 10% CARIGNAN. Dry, fresh, delicious, & well balanced with a beautiful bright pink color. It has a
delicate pleasant nose, with nice fruit dominated by raspberry & wild strawberry flavors. This refreshing wine goes well with seafood, white meats,
pastas, pizzas & is an excellent standalone apertivo. A classic Rosé from Provence in the South of France.
TASCA D'ALMERITA, REGALEALI, 2013 LE ROSÉ, SICILY, ITALY
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100% NERELLO MASCALESE. Bone dry, crisply balanced & full of flavor, this delicious Sicilian rosé offers flavors of strawberries & cherries
& an aroma of fresh spring flowers. Beautiful dark almost garnet in color, this wine is perfect alone or with practically anything on our menu.
TUCK BECKSTOFFER, 2013 HOGWASH, ALAMO & EAGLE POINT RANCHES, CALIFORNIA
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100% GRENACHE. The nose is a perfect marriage of piquant gooseberry & ripe melon. Bone dry on the palate, the striking mineral notes intermingle
beautifully with flavors of lime curd, orange rind, D’anjou pear & rose hips. California Rosé made in the classic style of Provence.
RED WINES
SPARKLING RED
LAMBRUSCO FROM EMILIA-ROMAGNA
Lambrusco comes from the ancient Roman vine 'Vitis Labrusca' (wild vine). These unique sparkling wines range from dry to sweet & vary in color from light,
almost rosé to dark ruby red. All compliment the rich, hearty foods of Emilia-Romagna, namely rich pasta sauces like Bolognese as well as dry cured salumi
& cheeses, the bubbles, light tannins & crisp acidity cleansing the palate with every sip. The sweeter ones also natural with chocolate deserts.
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CAVICCHIOLI, COL SASSOSO, LAMBRUSCO, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, ITALY
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85% LAMBRUSCO GRASPAROSSA DI CASTELVETRO, 15% LAMBRUSCO SALAMINO. This dark ruby colored, DRY red sparkler is creamy &
balanced with smoky base note mixed with hints of candied currants, mulling spices & plum. My favorite with salumi/charcuterie or FIG & PIG!
CLETO CHIARLI, VECCHIA MODENA, LAMBRUSCO, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, ITALY
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100% LAMBRUSCO DI SORBARA. Chiarli1860 is the oldest producer of Lambrusco in Emilia. Deep rosé, ruby red color. DRY with
fragrances of strawberries & brushwood with a fresh pervasive, mineral taste with velvety finish. Great with rich pizzas & pasta, salumi & formaggi.
CLETO CHIARLI, CENTENARIO, LAMBRUSCO GRASPAROSSA DI CASTELVETRO, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, ITALY
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100% LAMBRUSCO GRASPAROSSA DI CASTELVETRO. SWEET & very fruity, wonderful with rich cheeses, cured meats &
as an accompaniment to chocolate & desserts.
IOVINE, 2013 GRAGNANO, PENISOLA SORRENTINA GRAGNANO D.O.C., CAMPANIA, ITALY
50% PIEDIROSSO 40% AGLIANICO 10% SCIASCINOSO. An ancient slightly sparkling dry red wine, very much appreciated by the Romans & later
shipped to the Popes who drank these wines in the summer slightly chilled. Considered a “petit vin” not to be served with a roasts or to be aged, but
meant to be enjoyed with pizza & even though it is red, fish, pasta & vegetable dishes. A classic wine from Naples, made from grapes grown in the
volcanic eruptions of Vesuvius.
STILL RED
lighter bodied; full flavor.
SCHUG, 2013 PINOT NOIR, CARNEROS, CALIFORNIA
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100% PINOT NOIR. This classic Carneros region Pinot Noir offers a wide range of flavors & aromas, in the tradition of the finest red Burgundies
of France. Complex with a rich bouquet of cherries, berries & hints of spicy new oak; flavors of black cherry, currant & strawberry, followed by
a rich, spicy texture & a long silky finish. Pairs nicely with roasted meats, pastas & pizza.
CHIME, 2012 PINOT NOIR, SANTA BARBARA, SONOMA & MONTEREY COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA
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100% PINOT NOIR. An impressive Pinot Noir for the price. Ruby in color, dry, silky in texture & crisp in acids, showing the textural
hallmarks of a fine coastal bottling. The raspberry, cherry, cola & spice flavors are delicious & complex.
MOUTON NOIR, 2013 O.P.P. “OTHER PEOPLES PINOT” PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
100% PINOT NOIR. Classic Oregon Pinot from Willamette Valley; earthy, spicy, floral, herb-framed flavors of cherry with gingery wood spice tones.
Unabashadly juicy, made in an accessible & friendly style, this is a real palate pleaser that can be enjoyed with or without food. Founded in 2007 by
André Hueston Mack, former sommelier at the French Laundry & former head sommelier at Per Se in New York.
GRANDI & GABANA, 2009 THEOR ROSSO, FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA I.G.T., ITALY
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70% REFOSCO DAL PEDUNCOLO ROSSO & 30% CABERNET FRANC. Smooth, easy to drink & full of flavor. Refosco, an Italian dark-skinned grape
native to the northern Italian areas of Friuli, Gavi, & Trentino provides this blend nice tannins & a deep violet color. Cabernet Franc brings a herbal,
violet like vegetative quality. The finished wine has aromas of rich ripe fruit, & is softly balanced with hints of vanilla & spicy tobacco; the palate, has
strong currant, wild berry, & plum flavors. Aged 6 mos in second passage French oak barrels & 4 mos in the bottle before release.
rich, lush & full bodied.
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FLORA SPRINGS, 2010 MERLOT, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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100% MERLOT. The aromatics of this wine envelope you with nuances of black cherry vanilla and cedar cigar box. The flavor profile starts with a soft
entry of blueberry, cassis, and cinnamon, leading to a briary mid-palate, and finishing with a Bordeaux-like granite dust character. This is a food-friendly
wine that complements fowl and meat dishes as well as tomato-based pasta and vegetarian cuisine. 5,300 cases made.
MOJO CELLARS, 2012 CENTRAL COAST MERLOT, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA
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100% MERLOT. The Paso Robles region is ideal for growing grapes well suited to the Merlot varietal. This 2012 release has wonderful balance, deep
spicy flavors & a pleasing finish, epitomizing Merlot's popularity with both novice drinkers & connoisseurs. The soft underpinnings from the fertile soil
provide structure & balance to this wine.
CA’ MOMI WINERY, 2013 ROSSO DI NAPA, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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PROPRIETARY BLEND OF CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ZINFANDEL, MERLOT & PETIT SYRAH. An extroverted dry red wine that is light in body
but deceptively rich in flavor. The nose exhibits fig, caramelized sugar, coffee, & chocolate, while the palate brings ripe cherries, berries, dark plum
together with cedar & coffee. Powerfully engaging & balanced with good acidity on the long finish.
VILLA VALLEMAGGIORE, 2012 CAMPOSTELLA, TOSCANA I.G.T., GREVE IN CHIANTI, TUSCANY, ITALY
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85% SANGIOVESE, 15% CABERNET SAUVIGNON. Technically a “Super Tuscan” this is a full-bodied wine with fresh, tasty aromas & delicate tannins
from being aged in oak casks for 8 mos. It has a lovely dark ruby red-concentrated purple color & an intense nose of spices like cloves, black pepper &
black fruits like blackberries, blackcurrants & plums. Slowly notes of liquorice, rhubarb & cherry develop. AN AMAZING WINE FOR THE MONEY.
TORRE RAONE, SAN ZOPITO, 2008 MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO, TERRE DEI VESTINI D.O.C., ABRUZZO, ITALY
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100% MONTEPULCIANO. Using ORGANIC agricultural methods, Torre Raone focuses on bringing out the characteristic, indigenous features of their
grapes by reducing yields, producing wines that are truly unique & stand out from the crowd. The San Zopito has a concentrated dark garnet color &
on the nose is intense with vanilla, blackberries, chocolate, cinnamon, liquorice & pepper with hints of mint & rosemary. On the palate you can taste
them all in a smooth, rich velvety explosion of fruit.
TENUTA SANT' ANTONIO, 2012 SCAIA, CORVINA, VENETO I.G.T., ITALY
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100% CORVINA. Ruby red, purple color. Aromas of red roses & sweet violets, fruity hints of wild black cherry, plum,
wild berries & currants. Well-balanced, flavorful & fresh. Intense & medium bodied. Great pizza wine.
CUSUMANO, 2013 NERO D'AVOLA, SICILY I.G.T., ITALY
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100% NERO D’AVOLA. The most widely planted of Sicily's indigenous grapes from the heart of the isl&.
Easy drinking, fruit driven with spice & creaminess on the finish. Black cherry, strawberry jam & juniper berries on the nose.
CANTINA SOCIALE COOPERATIVA, 2007 COPERTINO RISERVA, COPERTINO D.O.C., PUGLIA, ITALY
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NEGROAMARO & MALVASIA NERA. The Copertino Riserva explodes with ripe blackberry, currant, & plum aromas & flavors with hints of leather
baking spice, plums & figs. Complex & robust, full of earthy-meaty goodness, the palate is rich & round with layers of ripe fruit & nutty undertones.
Bottle age has allowed for the development of added complexity, making this a delicious wine that is ready to enjoy NOW with our rich southern
Italian inspired cuisine. IT HAS SEVEN YEARS OF BOTTLE AGE.
HISOTELARAY, 2012 FILARI DE SANT’ ANTONĪ, NEGROAMARO SALENTO I.G.T., PUGLIA, ITALY
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100% NEGROAMARO. Produced from vineyards reclaimed from the MAFIA. An Apulian red that's vibrant, unoaked, & full of roses & chappy,
delicious, mineral tannins. Quite a show-stopper & a great wine to have with anything from red-sauced pasta to oily, fennel-inflected pork sausages.
GIOVANNI ROSSO, 2011 DONNA MARGHERITA BARBERA D'ALBA, D.O.C.G., PIEDMONT, ITALY
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100% BARBERA. Beautiful dark ruby red color. Bouquet has lovely bright brambly fruit aromas with overtones of mocha. Tasting reveals bright currant
fruit & dark cherry flavors, with a savory edge with a lovely freshness thanks to lifted acidity that is a hallmark of Barbera & a long finish.
Pairs well with salumi, pasta dishes, pizza…
ELISABETTA FORADORI, 2010 GRANATO TEROLDEGO VIGNETI DELLE DOLOMITI I.G.T., TRENTINO, ITALY
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100% TEROLDEGO. The Campo Rotaliano is a flood plain formed by the confluence of the Noce river into the Adige River surrounded by massive
cliffs on the border between Trentino & Alto Adige. The grape is Teroldego, whose roots plunge deep into the stony alluvial soil of three different
vineyards. The name “Granato” or Pomegranate, both fruits synonymous of the Mediterranean region, share much of the same charm, beauty &
intensity. Fermented in large, open oak barrels. Aged 15 mos in oak resulting in a wine that is especially concentrated & dense with fine tannins.
voluminous & powerful, with a little spice.
MAURITSON, 2012 “JACK’S CABIN VINEYARD” ROCKPILE ZINFANDEL, SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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100% ZINFANDEL. The “Jack's Cabin” Zinfandel has a reputation of being the most fruit forward of the Rockpile Zins. Dried red fruit dominates the
nose & is complimented beautifully by richer flavors of chocolate & mocha. The palate is like eating a chocolate covered cherry sprinkled with the
perfect touch of white pepper while still exhibiting the Rockpile signature of great intensity & full tannins. On the finish, the acidity is perfectly balanced,
giving the wine length & making it a great accompaniment to food. 875 cases made. 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
BEDROCK WINE CO., SHEBANG! CALIFORNIA RED WINE, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
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46% ZINFANDEL, 40% GRENACHE, 5% ALICANTE, 5% PETITE SIRAH & 4% SANGIOVESE. “Aged in 50% new French oak. This is becoming one
of the hottest red wine values in California. A gutsy California Cotes du Rhone-like effort, it boasts plenty of peppery, meaty, roasted Provencal herb
notes intermixed with kirsch liqueur & spice box characteristics as well as a lush, dense, gorgeously fruity, complex style. This killer offering admirably
demonstrates what field blends of Mediterranean varietals & old vines can achieve in California.” 90pts, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
SEGHESIO, 2013 SONOMA ZINFANDEL, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
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87% ZINFANDEL, 9% PETIT SYRAH, 2% CARIGNANE, 2% SYRAH. Over the years, Seghesio's solid Zins bearing the simple Sonoma County
designation have been among the better values to be found, but this 2012 just might be the best bottling yet & is a deep, very well-focused,
impressively extracted wine that is long on fruity muscle. Medium-dark ruby, with aromas of black cherry, peppercorn, vanilla, & toasty oak, opening to
wild berry fruit with mineral & toasty sage flavors around a core of acidity & tannins. Pair with red sauces, pizza, spicy cuisine & a variety of meats.
PAYDIRT, 2012 PASO ROBLES RED WINE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA
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46% ZINFANDEL, 26% SYRAH, 12% GRENACHE, 12% PETIT SYRAH, 4% MOURVEDRE. The dark, black fruit from the Zinfandel, Syrah, & Petite
Sirah play the leading role in this five varietal heritage blend. Each varietal was fermented separately in small, open top bins. 5 days cold soak, 15 days
on skins, 20% whole cluster, 20% new French oak barrels for 20 mos. Red fruit elements emanate from the Grenache, while the Mourvedre lends an
inky, earthy impression & weight to the palate. This wine is complex, concentrated, & well-structured. It erupts with endless plum, blackberry, & currant
as well as anise, licorice, black pepper, & other savory notes. The acid & tannins are well-managed & balanced.
AMETHYST WINERY, 2006 NEBBIOLO, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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100% NEBBIOLO. A Napa Valley wine that resembles a classical Italian Barolo, from a tiny plot of the winery’s Carneros Vineyard planted in the great
grape of Piedmont, Italy. Fermented with yeast used in Italy & aged in double barrels so it can mature for two years while keeping it's freshness. The
use of new oak is restricted to not hide the perfume & spice notes from the fruit. The wine receives at least two years of bottle age prior to release.
FEUDI DI SAN MARZANO, 2012 PRIMITIVO, PUGLIA I.G.P., ITALY
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100% PRIMITIVO. This fruit forward dry red is spicy & packed with dark berries, ripe plums, cocoa & rosemary on the nose.
In the mouth, it mirrors the aromas with nice acidity for balance. It’s delicious.
VESEVO, 2010 AGLIANICO BENEVENTANO, CAMPANIA I.G.T., CAMPANIA, ITALY
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100% AGLIANICO. Intense ruby red in the glass with aromas of sour red currant & red cherries. Has a real sense of “heat” with baked fruit flavors
& an earthiness that is synonymous with Campanian Aglianico & the volcanic soil. Medium bodied with a long palate, good intensity of redcurrants,
red cherries & raspberries along with spice & a hint of vanilla.
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BEDROCK WINE CO., 2012 EVANGELHO HERITAGE WINE, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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40% CARIGNANE, 38% MOURVEDRE, with the remainder ZINFANDEL, PALOMINO, ALICANTE, AND MISSION. This wine is a great expression of
the fresh fruits and zippy acid found from the well-tended, own-rooted vines planted in the 1890’s in “Frankie’s Field O’ Goodness” on forty foot deep
banks of beach sand alongside the Sacramento River Delta. Evangelho is a totally unique site. The vineyard is a viticultural survivor that’s now
wedged between a PG&E plant, a Burger King, and a motel that rents rooms by the hour. Aged in French oak barrels and a 600 gallon foudre, the
wine possesses crunchy red fruits of the Carignane, the sappiness of fresh Zinfandel, and the feral and exotic spice and earth of the terrestrial
Mourvedre.
ONE TRUE VINE, 2012 IF YOU SEE KAY, LAZIO I.G.T., LAZIO, ITALY
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PETIT VERDOT, PRIMITIVO. Kay is a massive red from an ancient land, Lazio, just south of Rome. Kay smells amazing:
she’s soft, creamy, juicy, rich & powerful. She’s more than a mouthful, like handfuls of juicy ripe blackberries dripping from your hands.
SURRENDER YOUR INHIBITIONS COMPLETELY.
NINE NORTH WINE CO., 2012 SEVEN SINNERS, OLD VINES, THE RANSOM, PETITE SIRAH, LODI, CALIFORNIA
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100% PETITE SIRAH. Made from grapes harvested from 50 year old vines, this vintage shows velvety textures upfront followed by deep flavors of
blackberry jam, blueberry & spice with a deep concentrated finish. Opulent & concentrated with a friendly food balance. 2,450 cases made.
AUSTIN HOPE WINERY, 2012 TROUBLEMAKER, PASO ROBLES, CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA
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54% SYRAH, 22% GRENACHE, 13% MOURVEDRE, 11% ZINFANDEL. Fruit forward, full bodied Paso Robles blend with Syrah providing the
backbone. A blend of several vintages of the same wine. Dark ruby color with robust aromas of ripe black cherries, vanilla, nutmeg & tobacco. Velvety
mouthfeel with vibrant flavors of red berries layered with pepper, cocoa & anise. A BIG, luscious wine for the money.
BODEGAS JUAN GIL, 2012 JUAN GIL RED WINE, JUMILLA D.O.P., SPAIN
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100% MONASTRELL. EXPLOSIVE aromas of ripe currant, red berries with some smoky notes. RICH, POWERFUL & VOLUMINOUS on the attack with
a HUGE mouthful of crème de cassis concentration, silken & juicy on the mid palate with excellent length & persistence. Lush tannins from aging in
French oak for 12 mos provide nice structure; beautifully balanced with nice acidity. Pairs nicely with rich meat dishes with vegetables & mushrooms,
poultry, smoked seafood & ripe blue cheeses.
aromatic & structured red wines.
TWENTY BENCH, 2012 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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85% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 8% MALBEC, 5% MERLOT, 2% PETITE SIRAH. A wine of great personality, with aromas of fresh red-fruits &
blackcurrant scents dominating the nose. It is quick to express itself on the palate with harmonious flavors of cassis, blackberry, cigar box, dark
chocolate & vanilla spice. Length, & finesse on the palate, a finely balanced wine of substance with firm structure & silky tannins.
FARM COLLECTIVE, 2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, STAGS LEAP DISTRICT, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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80% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 12% MERLOT, 6% ZINFANDEL, 2% PETIT SIRAH. Layers of coffee & chocolate are supported by bright cherry &
cigar box notes. This complex & layered wine showcases big & bold flavors with a powerful, balanced mouthfeel. Loads of red fruit flavors are
supported by the dark mocha notes that lead into the smooth, lingering finish.
MOUNT VEEDER WINERY, 2012 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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83% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 11% MERLOT, 3% PETIT VERDOT, 2% MALBEC, & 1% CABERNET FRANC. Deep ruby in color with aromas
of deep cherry, plum, & vanilla intertwined with beautiful hints of anise & caramel. Additional notes of dark chocolate & cassis linger on the nose.
Flavors of dark cherry & berry pie combine with hints of rosemary & bay, perfectly complementing complex notes of allspice & vanilla.
A smooth, seamlessly integrated palate with rich structure & mountain personality.
CHÂTEAU HAUT SELVE, 2011 GRAVES, BORDEAUX, FRANCE
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55% MERLOT, 45% CABERNET SAUVIGNON. A perfumed, wood-aged wine that is rich, ripe & full of rounded juicy black currant fruits with dry
tannins laced with wood toast. …obviously worth aging but ready to drink now. Almost equal parts Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon have produced an
aromatic wine packed with black currant fruit & a nice dark-chocolate bitterness that goes with the acidity on the finish.
BLUE ROCK VINEYARDS, 2013 BABY BLUE, ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA ,
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44% MERLOT, 35% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 6% MALBEC 6% SYRAH, 5% PETIT VERDOT, 4% CABERNET FRANC. An artistic, balanced,
food friendly blend of the 5 Bordeaux varietals with a touch of Syrah, without the heaviness often associated with California cab blends.
Full of dark black fruits like blackberry & black cherry with a long finish. This wine has soul & drinks like a wine that is twice the price.
ANTINORI, 2012 PEPPOLI, CHIANTI CLASSICO D.O.C.G., TUSCANY, ITALY
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90% SANGIOVESE, 10% MERLOT & SYRAH. A single vineyard wine with nice cherry fruit flavors with notes of chocolate & vanilla from oak aging.
Lots of Sangiovese character with soft, silky tannins & good persistence on the finish.
BASILICA CAFAGGIO, 2010 CHIANTI CLASSICO D.O.C.G., PANZANO IN CHIANTI, TUSCANY, ITALY
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100% SANGIOVESE. A deliciously concentrated example of Chianti Classico, with dark ruby color & rich notes of black cherry, fruitcake & plum on
the palate. Tailor made for pizzas & pastas meaty pasta dishes, roast game or poultry & mature cheeses. Aged in Slavonian oak casks for 12 mos to add
extra richness & body. This might just be the best $12 Chianti Classico I've ever tasted!
CAMPI DI FONTERENZA, 2010 ROSSO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C., TUSCANY, ITALY
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100% SANGIOVESE. Founded by twin sisters Margarita & Francesca Padovani in 1997, Campi di Fonterenza is a CERTIFIED ORGANIC ESTATE
spread over the commune of Montalcino. The “Rosso” is the Brunello’s (in the next section) little brother. The wine is aged 20 mos in barrel & 8 mos in
bottle, alcoholic & malolactic fermentation take place in the barrel. Aged in barrel 20 mos. Non filtered.
O. FOURNIER, 2013 URBAN UCO, MALBEC, VALLE DE UCO, ARGENTINA
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100% MALBEC. Truly what an unadulterated Malbec should be. Fresh, a little rough round the edges, with a well-defined bouquet of blackberry,
boysenberry with touches of dark chocolate & anise. The palate offers chunky black fruit with a clean finish. Aged three mos in oak.
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BIG, BOLD…truly special.
BOTTLE
FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS, 2012 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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87% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 9% MERLOT, 3% PETIT VERDOT, 1% CABERNET FRANC. The gorgeous dark & dense magenta hues give sense to
this wine’s concentration & power. Intense aromas of cassis, dry mission figs, ripe plum compote enhanced by cedar & leather scents. The palate is
lush with savory dark fruit & a hint of sweet oak & black pepper; well structured with soft tannins.
CADE, 2011 NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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88% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 5% PETIT VERDOT, 4% MALBEC, 3% MERLOT. Dramatic aromas of Bing Cherries, pipe tobacco, dark chocolate &
roasted nuts with beautifully integrated tannins. Aged 18 mos in 100% French Oak, 55% new. Made with grapes from some of Napa’s most
renowned vineyards: Kenefick Ranch Vineyards in Calistoga, Beckstoffer’s MelroseVineyard in Rutherford and Dr. Crane Vineyards in St. Helena,
Hanson-Hsieh Vineyard in Oak Knoll, Heitz Cellars in Pope Valley, UC Davis Oakville Station, and Komes Ranch in St. Helena.
SIGNORELLO ESTATE, 2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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77% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 18.5% CABERNET FRANC, 4.5% MERLOT. Amazingly approachable with dark garnet color with intense aromas of
dark cherry, cedar with a touch of vanilla. Raspberry, currant & licorice notes wrap around the palate with a long, smooth, lingering finish.
REGUSCI WINERY, 2011 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, STAGS LEAP DISTRICT, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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96% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 4% ESTATE MERLOT. This is classic Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon; dark, concentrated, intriguing, multi-layered &
memorable. Aromatically charged with earth, smoke, blackberry, sandalwood, red current & baked spices, the initial nose on this wine is charged with
concentration & complexity. The palate resolves into earthen black & red currant fruit, mocha & balanced, tart tannins, with a clean mineral finish. This
is a wine that is perfect with a well charred steak served straight from the wood fired oven.
PINE RIDGE, 2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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90% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 8% PETIT VERDOT, 1% CABERNET FRANC, 1% MERLOT. Aged in 35% new American oak for 18 months. Presents
a beautiful opaque ruby hue in the glass and a bountiful bouquet with lush aromas of dark currant, deep black cherry, vanilla bean, graham cracker
and toasted cinnamon. The velvety palate opens with flavors of luscious red cherry, cassis & blackberry with hints of star anise, clove and tobacco.
Supple tannins carry through a long finish. A fantastic food wine that pairs with roasted and braised red meats, tuna, and hard cows milk cheeses.
MONTES, 2012 PURPLE ANGEL, COLCHAGUA VALLEY, CHILE
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92% CARMENÈRE, 8% PETIT VERDOT. Intense carmine red in color with tremendous aromatic potency. Complex and bursting with character. Ripe
red and black fruits such as plums, blackberries, strawberries, and cherries predominate on the nose, complemented by aromas of pastries and nutmeg
with a touch of cinnamon and jam. The contribution of French oak is distinguished by a delicate aroma of caffe latte, toffee, and caramel followed by
notes of toast from the first-use oak. The palate is nicely balanced with very well-rounded tannins and an outstanding central nerve from the Petit
Verdot. This is a creamy wine with a sensation of flavors that echo its aromas and lead to a long and seductive finish.
CAMPI DI FONTERENZA, 2007 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G., TUSCANY, ITALY
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100% SANGIOVESE (FROM BRUNELLO) Founded by twin sisters Margarita & Francesca Padovani in 1997, Campi di Fonterenza is a
CERTIFIED ORGANIC ESTATE spread over the commune of Montalcino. Primary & malolactic fermented in oak tanks, maceration on the skins for
40 days. Aged in Slovenian Oak barrels for 12 mos then oak vats for 28 mos. The wine is released after five years. IT HAS SEVEN YEARS OF AGE.
IGINO ACCORDINI, 2007 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA D.O.C. CLASSICO, VENETO, ITALY
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70% CORVINA, 20% RONDINELLA, 10% CORVINONI. Dense & concentrated with characteristic ripeness, nice structure, balance & an intense
bouquet of cherry, blackberry & tobacco. Rich flavors of blackberry, prune, licorice & a touch of chocolate on the palate along with round tannins &
soft acidity. IT HAS SEVEN YEARS OF AGE & IS DRINKING PERFECTLY.
GIOVANNI ROSSO, 2010 BAROLO DEL COMUNE DI SERRALUNGA D'ALBA, D.O.C.G., PIEDMONT, ITALY
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100% NEBBIOLO. The finished wine has beautiful garnet-red color, concentrated & bright. The bouquet has aromas of violet & rose, with black fruit
characteristics & hints of coffee & liquorice. Made to highlight the classic qualities of Serralunga fruit, this wine shows forest fruit flavors, earthy
overtones, a silky mouthfeel with fine tannins, combined with a long finish. Pairs well with most meat dishes & hard cheeses.
FEUDI DI SAN MARZANO, 2010 SESSANTANNI, OLD/ VINES - PRIMITIVO di MANDURIA I.G.P., PUGLIA, ITALY
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100% PRIMITIVO. From dry, hot clay soils rich in iron oxide comes a wine that’s complex with a big, ripe, nose that is loaded with baked plums,
cherry jam aromas & slightly spicy notes of tobacco. The grapes are hand harvested in small baskets from two vineyards; Neviera & Casa Rossa in the
San Marzano district by winemaker Filippo Baccalaro. Full bodied, quite bold & juicy with an undeniable opulence on the palate with soft, dry tannins
& notes of coffee bean, cocoa & vanilla & almost a raisin sweetness pushing through, with a liquorice twist adding grip to the finish. A rare, high-end
Primitivo, from old vines… Big, plush & opulent; a truly delicious, concentrated, impressive, special wine.
SEGHESIO, 2011 OLD VINE ZINFANDEL, SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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90% ZINFANDEL, 10% PETIT SYRAH. A blend from the finest lots from vineyards in Alexander & Dry Creek Valleys planted between 1920 & 1950 of
historic clones planted before Prohibition. Deeply perfumed aromas of dark berries and briary spiciness. Layered bright fruit flavors of a rich berry pie
with toasted crust with spicy undertones. Long persistent finish.
VINSANTO, LATE HARVEST & FORTIFIED WINES
3 oz. BTG 375 ml BTL
CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA, 2006 VINSANTO DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO D.O.C., TUSCANY, ITALY
13*
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TREBBIANO TOSCANO & MALVASIA BIANCA. The name Vin Santo or “Holy Wine” comes from the time when these wines were used for
Holy Communion. Traditionally made from grapes left to dry out on straw mats in the warmest, driest part of the winery, concentrating the grapes'
natural sugars. This “classico“ Vinsanto offers aromas of apricots & orange blossom, followed by a caramel, nut & raisin-rich palate with a hint of honey
& cream on the finish.
3 oz. BTG 375 ml BTL
NICKEL & NICKEL, 2008 DOLCE-LATE HARVEST WINE, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
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SEMILLON & SAUVIGNON BLANC. From the makers of Far Niente, Dolce’s 20-acre west-facing vineyard is protected from the prevailing winds so
the damp, morning fog of autumn, hangs longer amongst the vines, promoting the growth of Botrytis cinerea or “noble rot” that evaporates much of
the grapes’ water & concentrates the sugars & flavors. The resulting wine is aged 3 years in 100% new French oak barrels. This “Liquid Gold,” offers
aromas of spiced, poached pear, peach cobbler & orange marmalade. The smooth, silky & coating texture, bright acidity & lithe body highlights any
occasion; with dessert, by itself instead of dessert or during the meal with a multitude of culinary complements; cheeses like Gorgonzola, Asiago,
Parmigiano & Pecorino; cured meats such as prosciutto, coppa, Braesola & dried figs & nuts.
3 oz. BTG
WARRE’S, N.V. OTIMA 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT, DOURO VALLEY, PORTUGAL
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TOURIGA NACIONAL, TOURIGA FRANCA, TINTA BARROCA, TINTA RORIZ & TINTA CÃO. An aged 10 year old Tawny Port with a light delicate
palate, challenging the perception of Port as a dark & full-bodied after dinner drink. A ripe, rich tawny with an excellent nose of nuts & hints of mature
fruit. Sweet & very toffee like on the palate with loads of caramel, honey & dried fruits, with just a hint of Douro bake. Long finish.
3 oz. BTG
THE RARE WINE CO., N.V. BOSTON BUAL SPECIAL RESERVE MADEIRA, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
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In the 18th & early 19th centuries, Madeira was the United States' most coveted wine. Every public event—from the signing of the Declaration of
Independence to George Washington's Inauguration—was toasted with a glass of Madeira. This wine boasts incredible balance & refreshing acidity,
with knockout aromas of toasted nut oil, cherry pit, toffee, molasses, orange peel and hints of dark honey or maple syrup. Chewy in texture, with
dry-edged nut and burnt orange flavors, a touch of molasses sugar and good back-end grip. Despite the extra weight and sweetness, it’s not cloying at
all—the finish is mouthwatering and long. Quite sweet but the wine's acidity adds focus, nerve and finishing bite.

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