October 2015 Wine List
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WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS
Wines are arranged in order from sweet/least dry to driest
Grape Varietal / Style
Producer
Origin & Vintage
White Blend
St. Julian ‘Envy’
Michigan
6oz Pour / Bottle
nv
7 / 26
A pleasantly sweet wine with lots of peach & mango fruit notes
Grenache Rose
Muga
Rioja, Spain 2014
8 / 30
Gorgeous bright colored rosé with fresh strawberry, spicy floral, mouth-watering finish
Riesling
Forty-Five North, Semi-Dry Leelanau
2011
8 / 30
Fresh pear & apple aromas with crisp peach & mango flavors across the palate
Pinot Gris
Black Star Farms ‘Arcturos’ Leelanau
2013
9 / 34
Complex and refreshing with melon, floral notes & a hint of minerality
Gelber Muskateller Hermann Moser
10 / 38
Gewürztraminer
9.50 / 36
Niederösterreich, Austria 2013
Austrian yellow Muscat, similar to a sauvignon blanc with hints of elderberry
Thomas Fogerty
Monterey, CA 2012
Floral & ginger nose with well-balanced tropical fruit & spiced pear
Sauvignon Blanc Jardin en Fleurs
France 2013
7.50 / 28
Lively, aromatic floral notes, fresh citrus & mineral on the palate; great with seafood
Chardonnay
Ad Lib ‘Tree Hugger’
Margaret River, Aust. 2013
9 / 34
Aged in stainless steel so you can see what Chard actually tastes like! Mouth-watering acidity & citrus fruit
Chardonnay
Field Recordings ‘Wonderwall’ Edna Valley, CA 2014
11 / 42
Gorgeous golden hue with an aromatic nose of clementine, butterscotch & lots of peach to finish
Featured White Flight - The Michigander
St. Julian ‘Envy’ White Blend
/
Three 3oz pours of:
Forty-Five North Riesling
$11
/
Black Star Farms Pinot Gris
RED WINES BY THE GLASS
Wines are arranged in order from least tannic (dry) to most tannic (driest)
Grape Varietal
Producer
Origin & Vintage
6oz Pour / Bottle
Pinot Noir
Maison Idiart
Loire Valley, FR 2013
8 / 30
With cool raspberry, black licorice & white pepper, it’s a great intro to French pinot
Pinot Noir
Calista
California 2012
10 / 38
Tangy raspberry, tart cranberry & sassafras notes that’s very smooth & plush on the palate
Red Blend
Clayhouse ‘Adobe Red’
Paso Robles, CA 2011
8 / 30
Blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet & other varietals that’s smooth with lovely cherry fruit
Merlot
Ca’ Momi
Napa 2013
8.50 / 32
Full bodied Napa Valley Merlot with bright fruit, fig & toasted oak
Super Tuscanio
Vignamaggio ‘Il Morino’
Tuscany, Italy 2012
8 / 30
Sangiovese & merlot dominate this richly textured wine, bursting with bright raspberry & cherry
Malbec
Black Cabra
Mendoza, Argentina 2014
8.50 / 32
Ripe dark fruit & cracked pepper aromas, hints of tobacco & a lingering finish
Cabernet
Edna Valley
Central Coast, CA 2012
Cabernet
Gamble Family
Napa 2012
Coste D’Aleyrac
Unique Red wine Find
Château de Lancyre
Pic Saint Loup, Languedoc, FR 2012
8.50 / 32
Not your average ‘house’ cab! Medium bodied with soft, plush red fruit & toasty vanilla
16 / 62
Well-structured, polished cab with cherry, cocoa, integrated spice & only 1600 cases made!
9 / 34
Pic Saint Loup is regarded as the premier district for Syrah in the Languedoc region. Vineyards are 15 miles inland from
the Mediterranean and are almost 2000 feet above sea level. This unoaked expression of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, &
10 % Carignan has peppery floral aromas of violets and tastes of sweet raspberry & dark cherry fruit with a spicy finish.
Featured Red Flight - The Sophisticate
Calista Pinot Noir
/
Three 3oz pours of:
Château de Lancyre /
$16
Gamble Family Cabernet
SPARKLING
Sparkling wine is produced all over the world. The most well known kind of sparkling wine is clearly Champagne. Champagne is a region in
France, about an hour and a half northwest of Paris. Three grape varietals can be used to produce Champagne: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and
Chardonnay. Therefore, for a wine to be called Champagne, it may only come from the Champagne region in France. Other sparkling wines
are called Cremant in other regions in France, Cava in Spain, Asti or Prosecco in Italy, or simply sparkling wine.
USA & NEW WORLD
10
83
57
68
63
50
64
74
2 Lads Sparkling Pinot Grigio NV Old Mission Peninsula, MI
50.
Black Star Farms ‘Be Dazzled’ Dry Sparkling 2013 Old Mission Peninsula, MI
Domaine Ste. Michelle Cuvée Brut NV Washington
27.
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs NV Sonoma, CA
35.
M. Lawrence by Mawby ‘Wet’ Sec NV Leelanau Peninsula, MI
31.
Mawby Blanc de Blanc NV Leelanau Peninsula, MI
39.
Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc 2011 California
53.
Terra Andina Moscato NV Vale do Sao Francisco, Brazil
28.
29.
FRANCE
70
30
11
12
56
55
45
53
18
Bichot Crémant Brut Reserve NV Bourgogne
41.
Henri Giraud ‘Hommage’ Grand Brut NV Aÿ, Champagne
155.
Luc Belaire Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Burgandy (375ml) 34.
Luc Belaire Syrah Rose NV Cote d’Azur (375ml) 34.
Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut NV Reims, Champagne
79.
Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Blanc de Blancs 2002 Reims, Champagne
250.
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV Reims, Champagne
127.
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut NV Reims, Champagne
95.
Voirin-Jumel Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV Champagne
86.
ITALY
51
95
81
54
24
31
26
Alice ‘Tajad’ Brut Prosecco NV Veneto
39.
Beni di Batasiolo Spumante ‘Brachetto’ NV Piedmont
36.
La Spinetta ‘Biancospino’ Moscato d’Asti 2013 Piedmont
44.
Martini & Rossi Asti NV Italy
29.
Mionetto Brut Prosecco NV Trento
30.
Ornella Molon Raboso Frizzante 2008 Veneto
28.
Santa Margherita Prosecco NV Alto Adige
37.
SPAIN
58 Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut Cava NV Spain
27 Kila Cava Brut NV Spain
26.
21.
ROSÉ
Good quality rose wines are produced by allowing red grape skins to remain in limited contact with the grape juice before fermentation starts,
creating a pink-tinted juice. The skins are then extracted, and the pink juice is treated in the same manner as white juice. The most common
grape used is the Zinfandel grape, producing white zinfandel. Other varietals used are Syrah, Merlot, Grenache, and even Pinot Noir.
106
114
108
102
Celani Family ‘Vincenza’ Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2014 Napa
Commanderie de la Bargemone 2014 Provence, FR
34.
La Spinetta ‘Il Rosé di Casanova’ 2013 Toscana, Italy
32.
Seven Hills 2014 Columbia, WA
30.
39.
RIESLING
Riesling is a grape varietal hailing from the Rhine region in Germany. Riesling is known for being highly terrior-expressive,
where it will showcase different characteristics depending on the earth it is planted in. Riesling drank young will be aromatic and
highly acidic with fruit notes ranging from green apple to warmer climate fruit like peach or grapefruit. As the result of its high
acidity, Riesling is a prime candidate for extended aging, especially those from Germany & France. Old World Rieslings have big
petrol notes of the nose, minerality like slate and bright, round fruit. Riesling is also a great ‘food-wine’ due to its balance of sugar
and acidity and overall, lighter weight vs. most white wines.
USA & NEW WORLD
286
214
227
229
256
202
237
Black Star Farms Arcturos Late Harvest 2013 Old Mission Peninsula, MI
33.
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2011 Finger Lakes, NY
34.
Dunham Lewis Vineyard 2010 Columbia Valley, WA
38.
Grosset Polish Hill 2008 Clare Valley, Australia
69.
Laurentide 2013 Leelanau Peninsula, MI
39.
Left Foot Charley The Terminal Moraine Vineyard 2011 Old Mission Peninsula, MI
Wyncroft Wren Song Vineyard VT 2008 Lake Michigan Shore, MI
82.
35.
GERMANY & FRANCE
234
206
242
222
253
Dr. Thanisch Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett 2009 Mosel, GER
42.
Josef Leitz ‘Dragonstone’ 2012 Rheingau, GER
35.
PJ Valckenberg ‘Madonna’ Auslese 2012 Rheinhessen, GER
33.
Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Veldenzer Elisenberg Spatlese 2012 Mosel, GER
Zinck 2012 Alsace, FR
29.
38.
GEWÜRZTRAMINER
Gewürztraminer is an aromatic grape varietal that is very similar to Riesling. Like Riesling, it is a great ‘food-wine’ because of its acidity
and baking spice notes. Gewürztraminer grows well in cool climates and therefore, can be found in areas ranging from Germany, France,
USA and even Canada. Flavor profiles range from lychee and tropical fruit, to leaner versions with pear or granny smith apple notes.
288
292
284
296
Domaine Ehrhart Cuvée Rosenberg 2009 Alsace, FR
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2012 Finger Lakes, NY
31.
Fogerty 2012 Monterey, CA
36.
Verterra 2012 Leelanau Peninsula, MI
34.
45.
PINOT GRIGIO / PINOT GRIS
Similar to Syrah & Shiraz, Pinot Grigio is Pinot Gris and vice versa. Pinot Gris/Grigio has a style showcasing honey fruit notes such
as pear and apple or in some cases more tropical fruit like pineapple and melon. They are often smooth, medium-bodied wines
with fresh aromas, marked acidity and medium to dry bodied.
302
350
326
310
320
305
316
Bel Lago 2011 Leelanau Peninsula, MI
32.
Bowers Harbor 2014
27.
Elk Cove 2013 Willamette Valley, OR
34.
Gaierhof 2013 Trentino, Italy
39.
King Estate 2013 Oregon
33.
Left Foot Charley Tale Feathers Vineyard 2011 Michigan
Tramin 2013 Alto Adige, Italy
28.
40.
UNIQUE WHITE VARIETALS & WHITE BLENDS
These are mainly esoteric varietals that are not as well-known and chances are, not many cases have been produced. This list ranges
from dry, full-bodied Pinot Blanc, aromatic, fruit-forward Viognier, to the multifaceted Chenin Blanc that ranges from honey, floral &
semi-dry in Vouvray to more tropical in New World areas and even an Auxerrois (Aus ser whah) from Michigan!
USA & NEW WORLD
574
503
550
563
521
554
501
532
507
500
Badenhorst Chenin Blanc ‘Secateurs’ 2013 Swartland, South Africa
30.
Consilience Grenache Blanc 2011 Santa Barbara, CA
37.
d’Arenberg ‘The Hermit Crab’ Viognier Blend 2012 McLaren Vale, Australia
31.
Elk Cove Pinot Blanc 2012 Willamette Valley, OR
32.
Left Foot Charley Pinot Blanc Island View Vineyard 2012 Old Mission Peninsula, MI
Peninsula Cellars Pinot Blanc 2008 Old Mission Peninsula, MI
29.
Seven Hills Viognier 2010 Columbia Valley, WA
35.
Smasne Aligoté Upland Vineyard 2012 Snipes Mountain, WA
40.
Stolpman ‘Golden Point’ Roussanne 2011 Santa Ynez, CA
34.
Venge ‘Champ des Fleur’ White Blend 2009 Napa, CA
50.
38.
OLD WORLD
552
530
565
506
526
520
517
511
515
Bonci Verdicchio Classico 2013 Castelli di Jesi, Marche, Italy
28.
Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Côtes du Rhône Villages ‘La Cadene’ 2011 Rhone, France
Jardin en Fleurs Vouvray 2012 Loire, France
26.
Locations ‘Corse’ Vermentino NV Corsica, France
35.
Monte Branco ‘Alento’ 2012 Alentejano, Portugal
28.
Rafael Palacios Valeorras Godello Louro Do Bolo 2007 Spain
28.
Veiga de Princesa Albarino 2012 Rias Baixas, Spain
31.
Vietti Arneis 2013 Roero, Piedmont, Italy
28.
Vigna Traverso Friulano Tokai Friulano 2007 Veneto, Italy
55.
49.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Sauvignon Blanc originates from the Bordeaux region in France. It most likely gets its name from sauvage (wild) and blanc (white)
due to its lively freshness, crisp and dry nuances. Typically, Sauvignon Blanc is drank young and will range from grassy & citrusy
in the US, grapefruit & tropical notes in the New World regions like New Zealand, to crisp & mineral in France.
USA
458
451
427
410
404
462
Cade 2012 Napa
47.
Gamble Family Gamble Vineyard 2010 Yountville
38.
Honig 2013 Napa
33.
Joel Gott 2012 California
27.
Orin Swift ‘Veladora’ 2012 Napa
49.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Aveta’ 2013 Napa
50.
FRANCE & ITALY
420
422
446
460
452
Chateau des Tourtes 2010 Blaye, Côtes de Bordeaux, FR
27.
Jean Teiller Menetou-Salon 2012 Loire, FR
41.
Joseph Mellot La Chatellenie Sancerre 2013 Loire, FR
45.
Ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé 2008 Loire, FR
74.
Ornella Molon 2007 Veneto, Italy
39.
NEW WORLD
443
405
470
464
Barker’s Marque ‘The Loop’ 2014 Marlborough, NZ
Cape Front 2011 Cape Point, South Africa
39.
Echeverria Reserva 2011 Chile
23.
Kim Crawford 2014 Marlborough, NZ
34.
27.
CHARDONNAY
Chardonnay is one of the most important and famous grape varietals in the world. For the most part, Chardonnay is produced wherever
wine is grown. It is also one of three grapes that can be used in Champagne. These days, Chardonnay has two very distinct ways it can
be aged; in oak casks or stainless steel. Each method will offer a full bodied, rich, fruit driven wine. Stainless steel will provide a more
lively Chardonnay with crisp acidity and typically apple driven fruit. Wood can allow the Chardonnay to develop more rich, complex
flavors like hazelnut, vanilla, smoke and an array of others.
CALIFORNIA
609
698
622
625
682
635
605
620
610
660
615
670
604
684
688
601
640
Cakebread 2013 Napa
74.
Castle Rock 2009 Russian River
28.
Chappellet 2012 Napa
57.
Desparada ‘Wayfinder’ Spanish Springs Vineyard 2013 Edna Valley
Failla 2012 Sonoma Coast
54.
Folie a Deux 2012 Russian River
31.
Franciscan 2013 Napa
34.
Hirsch 2008 Sonoma Coast
80.
Miner 2011 Napa
59.
Napa Cellars 2012 Napa
33.
Poppy 2013 Santa Lucia Highlands
29.
Ramey 2012 Russian River
64.
Red Car 2012 Sonoma Coast
65.
Rombauer 2013 Carneros
53.
Smith-Madrone 2010 Spring Mountain
51.
Venge Maldonado Vineyards Dijon Clones 2007 Napa
75.
Zepaltas ‘Babushka’ 2010 Russian River
65.
66.
OREGON & WASHINGTON
694
644
696
685
672
Airfield Estates Unoaked 2013 Yakima, WA
30.
Bethel Heights Estate 2012 Eola-Amity Hills, OR
42.
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2013 Washington
25.
Phelps Creek Estate Reserve 2009 Columbia Gorge, OR
Sinclair Estate 2011 Columbia Valley, WA
50.
45.
FRANCE & ITALY
636
629
632
611
606
Bichot Domaine du Pavillon Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2010 Burgundy
245.
Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Chablis 1er Cru ‘Fourchaume’ 2013 Burgundy
53.
Domaine Tessier Meursault 1er Cru ‘Le Poruzot Dessus’ Burgundy
149.
Domaine Thibert Pouilly-Fuisse 2013 Burgundy
48.
Lanciola ‘Ricclo Bianco’ 2013 Toscana
39.
MICHIGAN
614
691
643
631
Bel Lago 2010 Leelanau Peninsula
33.
Black Star Farms Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2013 Leelanau Peninsula
Bowers Harbor RLS Reserve 2010 Old Mission Peninsula
45.
Wyncroft Avonlea Vineyard 2007 Lake Michigan Shore
69.
36.
NEW WORLD
617
621
626
619
Ad Lib ‘Tree Hugger’ Unoaked 2013 Margaret River, Australia
32.
Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile’s Lair ‘Kaaimansgat’ 2012 Overberg, South Africa
Errazuriz Wild Ferment 2010 Casablanca Valley, Chile
33.
Hamilton Russell Estate 2007 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa
42.
49.
PINOT NOIR
Pinot Noir’s name comes from the French words pine and black due to its pinecone like, dark fruit clusters on the vine. Overall, Pinot Noir is
considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world, especially in its home of Burgundy, France. One reason for its intrigue is that it is
a very finicky grape that needs a lot of extra attention, a very particular cool climate and has a thin grape skin, leading it to be very susceptible
to different conditions in nature. Hence, besides showcasing wonderful aromas of classic black cherry, raspberry, baking spice and damp earth
notes, it’s finalized product comes after much tender love and care.
OREGON
818
872
890
855
843
845
888
805
801
877
Anne Amie ‘Cuvee A’ 2013 Willamette Valley
39.
Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve 2010 Willamette Valley
111.
Elk Cove 2012 Willamette Valley
46.
Evesham Wood Le Puits Sec 2012 Eola-Amity Hills
74.
Ken Wright Abbott Claim Vineyard 2008 Yamhill-Carlton
95.
Ken Wright Savoya Vineyard 2009 Yamhill-Carlton
95.
Lange 2012 Willamette Valley
46.
Raptor Ridge 2011 Willamette Valley
49.
Seven of Hearts Armstrong Vineyard 2012 Ribbon Ridge
61.
Sineann 2012 Oregon
55.
CALIFORNIA
898
883
896
894
870
823
837
838
809
860
889
812
Au Bon Climat 2012 Santa Barbara
42.
Banshee 2012 Sonoma
44.
Block Nine Caiden’s Vineyard 2013 California
30.
CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs 2012 Sonoma
63.
Hirsch 2007 Sonoma Coast
98.
La Crema 2012 Russian River
66.
Loring Rosella’s Vineyard 2009 Santa Lucia
70.
Migration 2012 Russian River
47.
Miura 2009 Monterey
54.
Sanford ‘Flor de Campo’ 2013 Santa Barbara
39.
Twomey 2009 Anderson Valley
77.
Zepaltas W.E. Bottoms 2010 Sonoma
79.
FRANCE
875
892
862
864
834
Bichot Domaine du Clos Frantin Richebourg Grand Cru 2006 Burgundy
775.
Capitain-Gagnerot 2010 Bourgogne
47.
Domaine du Prieure Savigny les Beaune Les Lavières 1er Cru 2009 Beaune, Burgundy
Laroche de la Chevalière Vin de Pays 2010 Languedoc
29.
Rodet Chateau de Rully Les Molesmes 1er Cru 2010 Burgundy
43.
MICHIGAN
810
849
854
851
825
2 Lads ‘D Cuvee’ 2012 Old Mission Peninsula
70.
Bel Lago 2012 Old Mission Peninsula
44.
Brýs Estate Artisan Series Unfiltered 2007 Old Mission Peninsula
Shady Lane Estate 2013 Leelanau Peninsula
38.
Wyncroft Avonlea Vineyard 2003 Lake Michigan Shore
99.
NEW WORLD
811
880
899
856
Best’s Great Western 2011 Australia 35.
Kim Crawford 2013 South Island, NZ
34.
Leyda 2007 Leyda Valley, Chile
29.
Luca Uco Valley 2007 Mendoza, Argentina
48.
95.
60.
ZINFANDEL
Zinfandel’s past is cloudy because many historians aren’t exactly sure how this grape came to be. What we do know is Zinfandel is a relative of
the Italian varietal, Primitivo and yet, it’s almost exclusive to California. For many years, Zinfandel was grown primarily to produce rose wines,
aka White Zinfandel, but since the late ‘80s, ‘Red Zins’ have gained popularity. These emphasize jammy fruit, zesty tannins and black pepper notes.
USA
1019
1007
1020
1005
1001
1071
1010
1022
1015
1027
1030
1069
1004
1002
1037
1014
1032
Four Vines Truant Old Vines 2011 California
27.
Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut 2012 Dry Creek
44.
Gunfighter Eberle Vineyard 2010 Dry Creek
45.
Haywood Los Chamizal 2008 Sonoma
42.
Joel Gott 2012 California
33.
Lolonis Redwood Valley 2006 Mendocino
31.
Oak Ridge ‘Moss Roxx’ 2011 Lodi
36.
Precedent Evangelho Vineyard 2011 Contra Costa
49.
The Prisoner Wine Company ‘Saldo’ 2013 California
50.
Quivira 2011 Dry Creek
30.
Ravenswood Old Vines 2011 Sonoma
31.
Ridge ‘Three Valleys’ 2012 Sonoma
42.
Rombauer 2012 Napa
55.
Thurston Wolfe ‘Howling Wolfe’ 2012 Horse Haven Hills
38.
Terra d’Oro Deaver Vineyard 100 Year Old Vines 2012 Amador County
Three Evangelho Vineyard 2007 Contra Costa
45.
Wild Hog 2006 Sonoma Coast
44.
46.
UNIQUE RED VARIETALS & RED BLENDS
These are great wines that don’t fit neatly into any category. Some are simply uncommon, small produced varietals, others are intriguing
blends, and others, varietals unique to a specific geographical area. Judge for yourself, we think they’re pretty cool wines to try.
USA
1076
1051
1065
1066
1088
1006
1052
1064
1056
1080
1094
1002
1072
1070
Angel’s Secret Petite Sirah 2010 High Valley, CA
27.
Buoncristiani ‘OPC’ Red Wine 2010 Napa
82.
Corvidae ‘Rook’ 2010 Columbia Valley
35.
Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut ‘Cinema’ Zinfandel & Cabernet 2010 Sonoma
55.
Gargiulo ‘Aprile’ Super Tuscan Red 2006 Napa
73.
Locations ‘CA’ 2013 California
45.
Loring Mourvedre Russell Family Vineyard 2011 Paso Robles
80.
Mark Herold ‘Acha’ Tempranillo Blend 2008 California
71.
Michael David ‘Petite Petit’ Petite Sirah & Petit Verdot 2010 Lodi, CA
34.
Paraduxx ‘Z Blend’ 2011 Napa
75.
Purple Hands Red Blend 2011 Rogue Valley, OR
37.
Shady Lane Blue Franc 2010 Leelanau Peninsula
42.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Hands of Time’ Cabernet & Merlot Blend 2012 Napa
50.
Waugh ‘Jr’ Red Wine 2010 California
40.
UNIQUE REDS OF THE WORLD
1092
1075
1079
1060
1068
1059
1098
Brunn Blauer Zwiegelt 2010 Niederosterreich, Austria
29.
Chateau Boucasse 2009 Madiran, FR
68.
Domaine des Costes ‘Tandem’ 2013 Marcillac, FR
36.
Domaine Dubost 2012 Beaujolais Villages, FR
30.
Domaine Ilarria 2009 Irouléguy, FR
49.
Locations ‘F1’ 2011 France
36.
Warwick Pinotage 2012 Stellenbosch, South Africa
35.
ITALY
Italy is the world’s largest producer of wine and also, making wine for more than 3,000 years. Getting to know Italian wines can be
a bit challenging to say the least. There are 20 wine regions, a four-tiered classification system used in each region and over
350 documented grape varietals being used. Its two main red wine regions are Tuscany & Piedmont. In Tuscany, Sangiovese reigns
supreme which is the varietal used to produce Chianti. In Piedmont, the main varietal is Nebbiolo, which is used to produce Italy’s
big heavyweights, Barolo & Barbaresco.
TUSCANY
931
910
973
924
994
917
986
929
Antinori ‘Solaia’ 2005 Toscana
450.
Argentiera ‘Superiore’ 2010 Bolgheri
99.
Castello Sonnino ‘Lo Schiavone’ 2005 Toscana
89.
Felsina ‘Berardenga’ 2009 Chianti Classico
37.
Lanciola 2011 Chianti Colli Fiorentini
28.
Tenuta di Arceno Il Fauno di Arcanum 2007 Toscana
49.
Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ 2009 Toscana
329.
Trecciano Daniello 2009 Toscana
55.
PIEDMONT & NORTHWEST ITALY
919
926
921
969
980
930
998
923
990
Bruni Grimaldi ‘Camilla’ 2010 Barolo
69.
Damilano ‘Lecinquevigne’ 2010 Barolo
64.
Domenico Clerico ‘Visadi’ 2011 Dolchetto
33.
Donnas Classico 2008 Vallée d’Aosta
50.
Gaja 1999 Barbaresco
305.
Gaja ‘Darmagi’ 1999 Langhe
377.
Massa ‘Monleale’ 2005 Barbera Colli Tortonesi
48.
Moccagatta Bric Balen 2005 Barbaresco
99.
Vietti ‘Tre Vigne’ 2008 Barbera d’Asti
32.
NORTHEAST ITALY
971
932
907
935
937
977
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre Veronese 2005 Veneto
45.
Maculan Brentino 2007 Veneto
38.
Maculan Fratta 2003 Veneto
140.
Marchesi Biscardo Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2012 Veneto
Vigna Traverso ‘Troj’ 2006 Friuli
57.
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella 2009 Veneto
109.
49.
CENTRAL ITALY
928 Colsanto ‘Ruris’ 2010 Umbria
28.
982 Frentana ‘Rubusto’ Riserva Montepulciano 2009 Abruzzo
33.
SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY
938
912
905
996
901
979
Antica Masseria ‘Venditti’ 2010 Sannio, Campania
38.
Colosi Rosso 2010 Sicilia
24.
Grifalco della Lucania ‘Gricos’ Aglianico del Vulture 2012 Basilicata
Librandi Duca San Felice Ciro 2007 Calabria
35.
Matané ‘Il Matané’ Primitivo di Manduria 2011 Puglia
49.
Paolini ‘Gurgo’ Nero d’Avola 2012 Sicilia
29.
30.
SPAIN & PORTUGAL
Spain has the most acreage of land dedicated to vines in the world but, is only the third largest producer of wine, behind France & Italy. This is
the result of low yields and wide old vine spacing found amongst the infertile soil across many of Spain’s wine regions. The three main regions are
Rioja, Priorat & Ribera del Duero. Rioja & Ribera del Duero concentrate mainly on the Tempranillo grape, while Priorat’s main varietal is Garnacha.
1329
1303
1315
1323
1316
1308
1320
1319
1309
1340
1338
1325
1306
1317
1311
Adega do Monte Branco ‘Alento’ 2011 Alentejano, Portugal
29.
Alejandro Fernández Dehasa La Granja 2002 Castilla y León
29.
Alto Almanzora ‘Este’ 2006 Valle del Almanzora
26.
Alto Moncayo ‘Veraton’ Garnacha 2012 Campo de Borja
51.
Alvaro Palacios ‘L’Ermita’ Velles Vinyes 2000 Priorat
250.
Breca Garnacha 2011 Calatayud
30.
Castano ‘Solanera’ 2005 Yecla
25.
Guimaro Mencia 2012 Ribera Sacra
35.
Ijalba Graciano 2012 Rioja
47.
Juan Gil 18 Meses 2011 Jumilla
56.
Marques de Riscal Reserva 2008 Rioja
37.
Pasanau Finca La Planeta 2004 Priorat
80.
Remirez de Ganuza Reserva 2001 Rioja
105.
Sierra Cantabria Reserva Unica 2008 Rioja
40.
Triga Monastrell 2011 Alicante
63.
SYRAH / SHIRAZ
To clarify, syrah is shiraz and shiraz is syrah. Syrah, as it’s called in most areas of the world, originated in France and is thought to be
specifically from the Rhone region. It is called Shiraz mainly in Australia & South Africa. This grape is very full-flavored and produces a
wide range of flavors. Dark berry is fairly universal and other notes seen are coffee, violets, spice and chocolate. In Northern Rhone,
Syrah is renowned for producing elegant, tannic, sturdy wines of deep purple color, capable of aging for many years.
AUSTRALIA
1106
1173
1137
1125
1103
1132
1107
1129
1151
1156
1154
1141
1109
1128
Ben Glaetzer Anaperenna Unfiltered Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Barossa
99.
Clarendon Hills Liandra Vineyard 2003 Clarendon
93.
d’Arenberg ‘The Dead Arm’ 2006 McLaren Vale
118.
Elderton Command Single Vineyard 2003 Barossa
139.
Flinders Run 2005 Southern Flinders Range, South Australia
53.
Heartland Director’s Cut Langhorne Creek & Limestone Coast 2006 South Australia
50.
Heathcote Estate 2006 Heathcote
54.
Henry’s Drive Reserve 2005 Padthaway
71.
Kaesler Stonehorse 2005 Barossa
49.
Penfolds Grange 1997 South Australia
499.
Penfolds Grange 1999 South Australia
499.
Rusden Black Guts 2004 Barossa
89.
St Hallett ‘Faith’ 2013 Barossa
31.
3 Rings Reserve 2004 Barossa
80.
FRANCE & ITALY
1142 Damaine La Blaque 2011 Pierrevert
33.
1184 Poinard 2010 Crozes-Hermitage
39.
1160 Sallier de la Tour 2011 Sicilia
29.
SOUTH AFRICA
1101 Groot Constantia 2011 Constantia, Western Cape
38.
SYRAH / SHIRAZ
(continued)
USA
1104
1116
1110
1180
1127
1130
1138
1114
1175
1113
1152
1170
Antiqv’s Pisoni Vineyard 2007 Santa Lucia
69.
Crane Brothers Crane Ranch Vineyard 2003 Napa
63.
Donelan Cuvee Christine 2009 North Coast
79.
Fess Parker Big Easy Syrah Blend 2010 Santa Barbara
50.
Hence Walla Walla 2005 Washington
80.
Melville Verna’s Estate 2007 Santa Barbara
39.
Precedent 2007 Bennett Valley, Sonoma
54.
Red Car Estate 2009 Sonoma Coast
83.
Rockblock Seven Hills Vineyard Walla Walla 2005 Oregon
61.
Stolpman ‘La Cuadrilla’ 2012 Ballard Canyon, CA
44.
Venge Muhlner Steps Vineyard 2006 Napa
73.
Zepaltas Rosella’s Vineyard 2009 Santa Lucia Highlands
59.
SOUTHEAST FRANCE & GRENACHE, SYRAH, MOURVEDRE BLENDS
Often, one will find these varietals paired together in ‘GSM’ blended wines. GSM stands for Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre varietals, made
famous by France’s Cotes du Rhone & Chateauneuf du Pape regions. Grenache (Garnacha) is one of the most widely planted grapes in the
world. Grenache produces soft-tannin wines with flavors of sweet plum, black currant, spice & tobacco. Mourvedre then, offers the backbone
for many of these wines with tannic notes of darker berry fruit, earth & wild gamey flavors.
FRANCE
1227
1270
1221
1214
1254
1240
1237
1252
1204
1213
1208
1225
1212
1238
Château de Beaucastel 2006 Châteauneauf du Pape
145.
Chateau de Paraza 2011 Minervois
25.
Cuveé du Vatican 2006 Châteauneauf du Pape
72.
Domaine de L’Espigouette 2012 Cotes du Rhone
29.
Domaine de L’Oratoire Saint Martin Les Douyes 2011 Cairanne, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages
Domaine de la Tourade 2010 Gigondas
45.
Domaine des Amouriers Signature 2010 Vacqueyras
40.
Domaine du Pegau Cuvée Réservée 2005 Châteauneauf du Pape
139.
Domaine la Grand Ribe Centenaire 2009 Cotes-du-Rhone Villages
35.
Domaine la Monardiere Les 2 Monardes 2009 Vacqueyras
46.
Domaine Le Sang des Cauilloux Cuvee de Lopy 2008 Vacqueyras
75.
Le Vieux Donjon 2005 Châteauneauf du Pape
92.
Orin Swift ‘D66’ 2011 Cotes Catalanes
71.
Piaugier 2011 Sablet
27.
USA
1201
1215
1230
1211
1241
1244
1245
Cline Small Berry Mourvèdre 2006 Contra Costa
62.
Donelan Cuvee Moriah 2009 Sonoma
79.
Herman’s Story ‘Late Bloomer’ Grenache 2012 California
84.
Owen Roe ‘Sinister Hand’ 2010 Columbia Valley
43.
Qupe Purisima Mountain Vineyard Grenache 2006 Santa Ynez Valley
41.
Three Lucchesi Vineyard Carignane 2007 Contra Costa
45.
Three Spinelli Vineyard Mataro (Mourvèdre) 2007 Contra Costa
45.
AUSTRALIA
1233 d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressing 2006 McLaren Vale
100.
1260 John Duval Plexus 2006 Barossa
68.
1256 Tir na N’og Old Vines Grenache 2006 McLaren Vale
55.
49.
MERLOT
Merlot is a dark blue-colored grape that originates from the Bordeaux region in France. It’s the most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and
also, the third most planted red grape in the world. Merlot creates medium-bodied wines with softer tannins and fruit notes of plum, currant
& berry. Merlot ripens early and if blended, works well with its late-ripening and more tannic sibling, Cabernet Sauvignon.
CALIFORNIA
729
760
766
704
715
750
730
742
720
Kendall-Jackson Highland Estates Taylor Peak Bennett Valley 2005 Sonoma
Medlock Ames Bell Mountain Vineyard 2004 Alexander Valley
40.
Merryvale 2007 Napa
77.
Parcel 41 2011 Napa
34.
Pietra Santa ‘Vache’ 2005 Cienega Valley
59.
Pride Mountain 2011 Napa
94.
Trig Point Diamond Dust Vineyard 2010 Alexander Valley
33.
Twomey 20 Napa
69.
Venge Family Reserve 2006 Oakville
82.
61.
WASHINGTON
759
780
754
719
753
Airfield Estates 2009 Yakima Valley
38.
Charles Smith ‘The Velvet Devil’ 2013 Washington
30.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard 2009 Columbia Valley
Januik Klipsun Vineyard 2005 Red Mountain
52.
Northstar 2002 Columbia Valley
74.
49.
MERLOTS OF THE WORLD
701
778
718
721
Brýs Estate 2011 Old Mission Peninsula, MI
67.
Cuvelier Los Andes 2010 Mendoza, Argentina
42.
Round Barn 2011 Lake Michigan Shore, MI
37.
Vigna Traverso Sottocastello 2002 Friuli, Italy
48.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cabernet Sauvignon is one the world’s most recognized wine varietals and arguably, the most famous over the last century. From its
beginnings in Bordeaux, France, Cabernet has now spread all over the world. Cabernet produces bold, age-worthy, tannic wines, with
black cherry, currant & plum fruit, along with cigar box, pencil shavings, cedar and other oak-driven notes.
NEW WORLD
1721
1615
1612
1619
1608
1649
1610
Catena Zapata 2012 Mendoza, Argentina
36.
Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata 2004 Mendoza, Argentina
170.
Concha y Toro ‘Don Melchor’ 2004 Puente Alto, Chile
89.
d’Arenberg ‘The Coppermine Road’ 2006 McLaren Vale, Australia
99.
Elderton Ashmead Single Vineyard 2001 Barossa, Australia
139.
Mitolo Serpico 2004 McLaren Vale, Australia
88.
Thomas Goss 2011 South Australia
29.
WASHINGTON
1658
1759
1756
1694
1669
1671
Alder Ridge 2005 Horse Heaven Hills
57.
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2012 Columbia Valley
33.
Januik 2011 Columbia Valley
50.
Lady Hill Tapteil Vineyard 2011 Columbia Valley
84.
Mark Ryan ‘Dead Horse’ 2011 Red Mountain
99.
Powers Reserve 2009 Horse Heaven Hills
80.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON (continued)
CALIFORNIA - NAPA
1679
1751
1734
1639
1652
1677
1678
1714
1722
1693
1613
1609
1607
1622
1755
1672
1656
1627
1657
1651
1626
1655
1659
1705
1668
1690
1691
1633
1635
1708
1681
1696
1654
1779
1644
1718
Axios 1999 Napa
220.
B Side 2012 Napa
39.
Barlow-Smith ‘Barrouge’ 2009 Calistoga
79.
Barnett Cyrus Ryan Vineyard 2006 Napa
150.
Beau Vigne Juliet 2009 Napa
92.
Burgess Vintage Selection 1995 Napa
85.
Burgess Vintage Selection 1996 Napa
85.
Ca’ Momi 2013 Napa
32
Cade 2009 Howell Mountain
129.
Clos du Val 2012 Napa
49.
D. R. Stephens Moose Valley Vineyard 2004 Napa
216.
David Arthur Estate 2004 Napa
131.
Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill 2006 Napa
250.
Dovetail Ashley Vineyard Estate 2005 Oak Knoll District
97.
Faust 2012 Napa
88.
Fisher Coach Insignia 2011 Napa
149.
Groth 2011 Oakville
96.
Hendry Hendry Vineyard 2005 Napa
89.
Jocelyn Lonen Reserve 2004 Napa
110.
Joseph Carr 2012 Napa
39.
Lail J. Daniel Cuvée 2005 Napa
180.
O’Shaughnessy 2010 Howell Mountain
151.
Outpost True Vineyard 2006 Howell Mountain
129.
Paul Hobbs 2011 Napa
120.
PerryMorre Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard 2005 St. Helena
179.
PlumpJack 2011 Napa
163.
Ramey 2012 Napa
95.
Robert Mondavi Reserve 2005 Napa
190.
Robinson Family 2007 Stags Leap District
109.
Rubicon Estate (Inglenook) ‘Rubicon’ 2002 Rutherford
195.
Silverado 2011 Napa
70.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Artemis’ 2012 Napa
91.
Starmont 2011 Napa
46.
Venge Family Reserve Estate 2004 Oakville
235.
Vineyard 29 ‘Cru’ 2006 Napa
89.
Walton 2010 Napa
73.
CALIFORNIA - SONOMA
1670
1717
1629
1628
1645
Forchini 2010 Dry Creek
42.
Joleté Olson Vineyard 2012 Dry Creek
50.
Keating Montecillo Vineyard 2010 Sonoma Valley
Sebastiani Cherryblock 2004 Sonoma
119.
Six Degrees 2005 Sonoma
145.
CALIFORNIA – OTHER APPELLATIONS
1614
1726
1750
1606
1605
Justin 2012 Paso Robles
50.
Lange Twins Reserve 2010 Lodi
46.
Michael David ‘Freakshow’ 2012 Lodi
35.
Pash 2012 California
29.
Steele Red Hills Vineyard 2007 Lake County
64.
70.
BORDEAUX BLENDS, CABERNET FRANC & MALBEC
Five grapes are allowed in Bordeaux red wine. They are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Malbec (and
recently Carmenere is thought to be the sixth). These grapes produce some of the most recognizable names in wine and stylistically,
are mimicked all over the world. When not blended and made into a single varietal wine, Cabernet Franc can typically be thought of
as a bit more rustic version of Cabernet Sauvignon, with notes of cassis, bell pepper, violets & tobacco. With Malbec, there’s been an
explosion of wines, especially from South America, showcasing its deep purple color, ripe, fruit forward notes and soft tannins.
CALIFORNIA
1514
1551
1536
1515
1531
1546
1520
1562
1561
1576
1585
1529
1524
1573
1591
1563
1570
1549
1589
1516
Bodacious 2011 Napa
90.
Bridesmaid Red Wine 2005 Napa
61.
Chappellet ‘Cervantes’ Mountain Cuvee Red Wine 2010 Napa
49.
Clayhouse Malbec 2012 Paso Robles
33.
Crane Brothers Crane Ranch Vineyard ‘Brodatious’ Red Wine 2003 Napa
65.
Eagles Trace Estate Latitude 38 Red Wine 2004 Napa
121.
Estancia Meritage 2009 Paso Robles
39.
Field Recordings ‘Chorus Effect’ Koligan Vineyard Red Wine 2011 Paso Robles
54.
Fisher ‘Cameron’ Red Wine 2011 Napa
118.
Joseph Phelps Insignia Red Wine 2000 Napa
240.
Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée Red Wine 1998 Napa
133.
Lange Twins ‘Midnight Reserve’ 2010 Lodi
48.
Pahlmeyer Red Wine 2005 Napa
239.
Paoletti Non Plus-Ultra Red Wine 2007 Napa
66.
Opus One Red Wine 2010 Napa
339.
Quintessa Red Wine 2006 Napa
215.
Ravenswood Pickberry Vineyard Red Wine 2004 Sonoma
73.
St. Supéry Élu Red Wine Meritage 2004 Napa
95.
Trione Geyserville Ranch Red Wine 2008 Alexander Valley
60.
von Strasser Sori Bricco Diamond Mountain Red Wine 1999 Napa
89.
WASHINGTON & OREGON
1512
1558
1556
1596
1534
1525
1510
1582
Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval 2004 Red Mountain
91.
Board Track Racer by Mark Ryan ‘The Chief’ 2013 Columbia Valley
49.
Cliff Creek Claret 2006 Southern Oregon
39.
Corvidae ‘The Keeper’ Cabernet Franc 2012 Columbia Valley
37.
Dunham Trutina Red Wine 2010 Columbia Valley
56.
Seven Hills Malbec 2012 Walla Walla
55.
Smasne ‘County Line’ Red 2010 Columbia Valley
51.
Spring Valley Vineyard ‘Uriah’ Estate Red Wine 2004 Walla Walla Valley
84.
MICHIGAN
1506
1540
1528
1517
1526
1571
Black Star Farms ‘Arcturos’ Cabernet Franc 2012 Leelanau & Grand Traverse Counties
46.
Bowers Harbor 2896 Langley Vineyard Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2008 Old Mission Peninsula
59.
Fenn Valley Capriccio NV Lake Michigan Shore
28.
Gill’s Pier Cabernet Franc/Merlot 2007 Leelanua Peninsula
49.
Peninsula Cellars Cabernet Franc/Merlot 2011 Old Mission Peninsula
47.
Wyncroft Shou Avonlea Vineyard 2002 Lake Michigan Shore
99.
NEW WORLD
1522
1579
1513
1532
1507
Catena ‘Vista Flores’ Malbec 2012 Argentina
35.
Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion Red Wine 2009 Mendoza, Argentina
Engelbrecht Els Red Wine 2003 Western Cape, South Africa
58.
Santa Carolina ‘Herencia’ Carmenère 2008 Peumo, Chile
97.
Tamari Reserva Malbec 2012 Mendoza, Argentina
25.
42.
BORDEAUX BLENDS, CABERNET FRANC & MALBEC
FRANCE
BORDEAUX - LEFT BANK (Cabernet Sauvignon blends)
1405
1481
1402
1401
1425
1411
1408
1434
1426
1415
1403
1421
1440
Chateau Angludet La Reserve d’Angludet 2010 Margaux
66.
Chateau Beau-Site 2005 Saint Estèphe
94.
Château Branaire-Ducru Grand Cru Classé 2003 Saint-Julien
135.
Chateau Duhart-Milon Grand Cru Classé 2003 Pauillac
99.
Château Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classé 2009 Pessac-Léognan
2250.
Chateau Hortevie 2005 Saint-Julien
97.
Château l’Argilus du Roi 2010 Saint Estephe
68.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classé 2007 Pessac-Léognan
770.
Chateau Le Pey 2010 Médoc
39.
Château Palmer Grand Cru Classé 1996 Margaux
310.
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse Lalande Grand Cru Classé 2010 Pauillac
Chateau Tour St. Bonnet 2009 Médoc
32.
Domaine du Jaugaret 2008 France
180.
BORDEAUX - RIGHT BANK (Merlot blends)
1430
1417
1413
1435
1412
1420
1410
Château Cantenac ‘Climat’ Grand Cru 2010 Saint Emilion
85.
Chateau Cluzan 2010 Bordeaux
30.
Chateau du Domaine de L’Englise 2005 Pomerol
162.
Chateau La Rose Perruchon 2011 Lussac Saint-Emilion
33.
Chateau Saint Benoit de Ferrand 2010 Pomerol
61.
Château Teysson 2011 Lalande de Pomerol
35.
Clos du Roy Cuvée Arthur 2000 Fronsac
50.
CAHORS (Malbec)
1480 Clos Triguedina La Chapelle du Clos 2010 Cahors
33.
LOIRE (Cabernet Franc)
1438 Chateau du Hureau ‘Tuffe’ 2011 Saumur-Champigny
1400 Chateau Soucherie 2010 Anjou
36.
1492 Mellot ‘Les Morinieres’ 2010 Chinon
32.
41.
579.
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DESSERT WINE
45 North Ice Wine
18.
Black Star Farms Sirius Cherry Wine
9.
Bowers Harbor ‘Cherritage’ Cherry Wine
8.
Burgdorf Blueberry Wine
6.
Chateau les Roques Loupiac 2002 France 8.
d’Arenberg ‘Stump Jump’ Sticky Chardonnay 2010 McLaren Vale, Australia 7.
Elk Cove ‘Ultima’ 2008 Willamette, OR
14.
Fenn Valley Vidal Blanc ‘42’ Ice Wine
8.
Librandi Le Passule 1998 Italy 9.
Santa Julia Late Harvest Torrontés ‘Tardio’ 2012 Argentina 7.
PORT, SHERRY & OTHER FORTIFIED WINE
Noval Black Porto 6.
Ramos Pinto 10 Year Tawny Porto 8.
Royal Oporto 10 Year Tawny Porto 9.
Warre’s 20 Year Tawny Porto 10.
Warre’s Late Bottle Vintage Porto 2002 7.
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Porto 2007 10.
Four Vines Port California 8.
Trentatdue ‘Chocolate Amore’ Port Geyserville, CA 10.
Alvear Cream Sherry 5.
Lustau Capataz Puerto Fino Solera Sherry 6.
Henri Maire Macvin du Jura France 6.
Mas Amiel Vintage Blanc 2009 Maury, FR 9.
BRANDY, COGNAC & GRAPPA
Black Star Farms Spirit of Cherry
10.
Black Star Farms Spirit of Pear
10.
Black Star Farms Red Grape Grappa
10.
Black Star Farms White Grape Grappa
10.
Courvoisier VS 7.
Hennessy VS 7.
Paul Masson Grand Amber VSOP 6.
Martell Cordon Bleu 16.
Meukow XO 23.
Remy Martin XO 25.
Courvoisier XO 26.
Martell XO Supreme 28.