Bianco By-the-Glass
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Tocco Prosecco – Veneto, Italy
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Prosecco may soon surpass the production levels of Champagne due to a recent surge in popularity. Tocco is a
delicate, well-balanced Prosecco, showing a good blend of baked apple, sour lemon and grapefruit, with a lightly
creamy mineral texture on the palate.
Tiamo Pinot Grigio ‘11 – Veneto, Italy
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Fresh and rich fruity aromas of apple and pear with a hint of citrus fruit that fade into the floral bouquet. Tiamo
Pinot Grigio is clean and crisp and pairs well with a wide array of lighter cuisine, especially fish/shellfish, poultry,
and pastas in cream sauce. It's also an ideal aperitif.
Foxglove Chardonnay ‘10 – Edna Valley, California (RP * 90)
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This wine possesses tons of ripe, varietal fruit in a style that is quite rich but not heavy. Clean citrus and floral notes add
freshness on the long finish. Lees stirring gives the wine much of its richness, while aging in steel helps maintain freshness.
There is remarkable depth and textural finesse here, never mind a price that is mind-boggling for this level of quality.
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc ‘12 – Marlborough, New Zealand
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Spy Valley’s 2011 Sauvignon Blanc is intensely scented of freshly chopped herbs, lime zest and kumquat with hints of
lemon tart and gooseberry. Medium bodied, it offers a very good concentration of citrus and herbal flavors with great
balance and a long refreshing finish.
A by Acacia Chardonnay ‘11 – Carneros, California
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This Chardonnay reveals layers of baked apple and pear, green apple, white peach and hazelnut flavors that expand
across the palate. Notes of hazelnut and toasted oak come from barrel fermentation, while sur lie aging adds weight to
the luscious texture. This wine's bright, balanced acidity makes it ideal for pairing with white meats; seafood and
freshwater fish; and creamy soups, pasta or risotto.
Pacific Rim Riesling ‘11 – Columbia Valley, Washington (WE * 90)
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Portrays bright crispness, subtle sweetness and aromas of jasmine, pear and apple, this wine exemplifies the harmony of
Riesling. The sweetness plays wonderfully with fiery fare, while the natural acidity stands up to richer foods. Right on
the borderline between dry and sweet, this richly fruity Riesling is packed with flavors of peach, apricot, pear, a hint of
mint, and a streak of wet stone. There is a lot going on for such an inexpensive wine.
Bodini Chardonnay ’11 – Mendoza, Argentina (RP * 89)
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Aromas of pear, apple, melon, and mineral lead to a savory, spicy, intensely flavored wine with excellent depth and
concentration for its humble price. Bodini's 2011 Chardonnay saw 70% of the wine aged in stainless steel and
30% aged for 3 months in second use French oak.
Marenco “Strev” Moscato d’ Asti ‘11 – Piedmont, Italy
The Italians call it frizzante, lightly bubbling. The sweet, peachy, floral flavors of the wine lend an exotic edge to the fruit.
Perfect for after dinner desserts, as an aperitif, or even with brunch.
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Rosso By-the-Glass
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14° Secolo Chianti (Sangiovese) ‘10 – Tuscany, Italy
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This is a classic example of Chianti with ruby red color, with aromas of violet. The palate is harmonious and
lightly tannic with mouth-watering red fruit.
d’Arenberg “Stump Jump” Shiraz ‘10 – McLaren Vale, Australia (Tanzer * 88)
6.5
The nose is chock-full of fresh blackberries, cherries and dark chocolate sprinkled with spices. The palate is fresh and
juicy, ripe red fruits mix with plums, blackcurrant, flowers and a twist of black pepper. The tannins are fine with
d'Arenberg's trademark earthiness helping keep this easy going wine in check.
Hey Mambo “Sultry Red” (Syrah/Barbera/Zinfandel/Malbec) ‘10 –Napa, California
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This wine has aromas reminiscent of an old-fashioned soda shop, fresh baked cherry pie, root beer, tobacco, caramel,
and vanilla. This Italian-style sultry red has intensity and depth, with flavors of pomegranate, black cherry, cola, and
dark chocolate laced with clove, espresso, and caramelized oak.
Charles & Charles Red Blend (Cabernet/Syrah) ‘11 – Columbia Valley, Washington
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The wine is dark, almost black, with a brooding nose of blackberry, cranberry, tobacco and sweet oak. The fruit carries
through on the palette where you also find great texture, soft tannins and a long finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon was
raised in 1-3 year old French oak barrels and the Syrah was fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Benegas Malbec ‘10 – Mendoza, Argentina
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Dark ruby-colored, the nose offers up an aromatic array of smoke, spice box, tobacco, and black cherry. Suave and
medium-bodied on the palate, it has plenty of ripe, sweet fruit, excellent depth of flavor, and a lengthy, pure finish.
Belle Glos (Caymus) “Meiomi” Pinot Noir ‘11 – Sonoma, California (RP * 92)
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Luxurious and dynamic aromas of ripe strawberry, bright cherry and faint notes of spicy oak and vanilla. The
complexity of the palate smoothly layers rich red currant notes and baking spice flavors with light smoke, earth
and leather. A balanced, velvety texture and supple tannins carry the wine through to a lingering, succulent finish.
Rock & Vine “Three Ranches” Cabernet Sauvignon ‘11 – North Coast, California
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The elegant styled Rock & Vine exhibits gorgeous aromatics of pure black cherry and cassis interwoven with black tea
and toasty oak. Medium bodied, with a solid core of blackberry and dark cherry fruit and hints of tobacco notes followed
by great texture, sweet tannins, dense weight, equilibrium and a long finish.
Angeline Pinot Noir Reserve ‘11 – Sonoma County, California
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This wine has a brilliant, deep ruby color with delicate aromas of strawberry and a whisper of vanilla. Bright flavors of
ripe raspberries and strawberries, layered with subtle nuances of vanilla oak lead to a rich, full fruit finish.
Seghesio Zinfandel ‘11 – Sonoma County, California (WE * 93)
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Bold aromas of briary wild berry and cracked pepper lead to plush and layered black raspberry, toasty sage and
espresso flavors that finish with zesty tannins. This lusty Zinfandel offers elegant berry fruit, lots of peppery spice,
medium to full-bodied flavors and impressive purity as well as richness.
Hess Select Treo Winemaker’s Blend (Merlot/Syrah/Petite Sirah/Malbec) ‘10 – California
This blend has aromas of wild cherry, plum, vanilla, wild berry and black currant jam. It enters the palate with juicy
flavors of cranberry, pomegranate and black cherry, while the finish is long and soft. Hess Select wines originate from
their California grower partners who share their sustainable farming philosophy.
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Sparkling Bubbly Fizzy Lively Cheerful
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tocco Prosecco n/v – Veneto, Italy
LaMarca Prosecco n/v – Veneto, Italy (WS * 90)
Janz Premium Non-Vintage Cuvee – Tamar Valley, Tasmania (RP * 89)
Argyle Brut – Willamette Valley, Oregon (RP * 90)
Vueve Cliquot Ponsardin Brut “Yellow Label” – Champagne, France (Half-Bottle 375ml.)
Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut – Russian River Valley - Sonoma, California (WS * 92)
Voirin-Jumel Brut Blanc de Blanc 1er Cru – Champagne, France
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Wild Aromatic Sophisticated Quirky Whites
Are you a card-carrying member of the ABC Club – Anything But Chardonnay?
Domaine Lafage Cote d’Est (Grenache Blanc/Chardonnay/Marsanne) ‘11 – Vin de Pays, France (RP * 88)
Conde Villar Alvarinho (Albarino) ‘11 – Minho, Portugal
Montinore Borealis (Muller Thurgau/Gewurztraminer/Pinot Gris/Riesling) ‘10 – Willamette Valley, Oregon
Hedges CMS Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay/Marsanne) ‘09 – Columbia Valley, Washington
D’Arenberg Hermit Crab (Viognier/Marsanne) ‘10 – McLaren Vale, Australia (WS * 89)
Zocker Gruner Veltliner ‘11 – Edna Valley, California (WS * 89)
Caymus Conundrum (Chardonnay/Sauv Blanc/Muscat Canelli/Viognier/Semillon) ‘11 – Rutherford, California
Hatzidakis White (Ássyrtiko, Áidani, Áthiri) ‘10 – Santorini, Greece
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Italian Whites & Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is the "Italian Safety Blanket" – Mark Oldman, wine columnist
Tiamo Pinot Grigio ‘11 – Veneto, Italy
Case Ibidini Insolia ‘11 – Sicily, Italy
Torre di Luna Pinot Grigio ‘11 – Trentino, Italy
Rainstorm Pinot Gris ‘11 – Umpqua Valley, Oregon (WE * 90)
Fattori “Runcaris” Soave ‘10 – Verona, Italy
Araldica “La Luciana” Gavi (Cortese) ‘11 – Piedmont, Italy
Pietra Porzia Frascati Superiore “Regillo” ‘11 – Lazio, Italy
Paitin Roero Arneis “Vigna Elisa” ‘10 – Piedmont, Italy
Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris ‘11 – Victoria, Australia
Ponzi Pinot Gris ‘11 – Willamette Valley, Oregon (WE * 92)
Venica Pinot Grigio “Jesera” ‘10 – Friuli-Venezia Giulia - Collio, Italy (RP * 90)
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Noble Racy Unctuous Riesling
Nothing says wine geek like Riesling.
Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Riesling ‘11 – Mosel, Germany
Pacific Rim Riesling ‘11 – Columbia Valley, Oregon (WE * 90)
Montinore Almost-Dry Riesling ‘08 – Willamette Valley, Oregon
Kilikanoon “Mort’s Bloc” Riesling ‘09 – Clare Valley, Australia (RP * 91)
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Tangy Grassy Citrusy Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvage Blanc – Wild White
Chateau Magence (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon) ‘11 – Graves – Bordeaux Blanc, France
Tangent “Paragon Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc ‘10 – Edna Valley, California
Twin Islands (Nautilus) Sauvignon Blanc ‘11 – Marlborough, New Zealand
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc ‘12 – Marlborough, New Zealand
Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc ‘10 – Sonoma County, CA
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc ‘10 – Napa Valley, California
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Chardonnay-Rich Succulent King of Whites
“…chardonnay is a red masquerading as a white." - Kevin Zraly, author and wine teacher
A by Acacia Chardonnay ‘11 – Carneros, California
Prochaine Chardonnay ‘11 – Vin de Pays d’ Oc, France
Bodini Chardonnay ‘11 – Mendoza, Argentina (RP * 89)
Lake Sonoma Chardonnay ‘11 – Russian River Valley, California
A to Z Chardonnay ‘11 – Willamette Valley, Oregon
Foxglove Chardonnay ‘10 – Edna Valley, California (RP * 90)
Stickybeak Chardonnay ‘09 – Russian River Valley, California (Tanzer * 88)
Calera Chardonnay ‘11 – Central Coast, California
Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Chardonnay ‘11 - Russian River, Sonoma, California
Domaine des Gerbeaux Pouilly-Fuissé ‘11 – Burgundy, France
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay ‘11 – Carneros, California
Cakebread Chardonnay ‘10 – Napa Valley, California
Varner “Amphitheater Block” Chardonnay ‘10 – Spring Ridge Vineyard – Santa Cruz, California (RP * 94)
Varner “Home Block” Chardonnay ‘10 – Spring Ridge Vineyard – Santa Cruz, California (RP * 94+)
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Italian Red Wines
“Wine is sunlight, held together by water.” - Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and mathematician
Pico Maccario “Berro” Barbera ‘11 – Piedmont
14° Secolo Chianti Chianti (Sangiovese) ‘10 – Tuscany
Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva (Negroamaro/Malvasia Nera) ‘09 – Puglia (Gambero Rosso * Tres Bicchieri)
Cusumano Nero d’ Avola ‘10 – Sicily
Avignonesi Cantaloro (Cabernet/Merlot/Ciliegiolo/Sangiovese) ‘10 – Tuscany
Layer Cake Primitivo ‘10 – Puglia
Aia Vecchia Lagone (Merlot/Cabernet/Cabernet Franc) ‘09 – Tuscany (RP * 88)
Drei Dona “Notturno” Sangiovese ‘10 – Emilia-Romagna
Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo ‘08 – Abruzzi
Felsina “Berardenga” Chianti Classico ‘08 – Tuscany (WS * 88)
Brancaia Tres (Sangiovese/Cabernet/Merlot) ‘09 – Tuscany
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico (Sangiovese) ‘08 – Tuscany
Argiano Non Confunditur (Cabernet/Merlot/Sangiovese/Syrah) ‘10 – Tuscany
Foradori Teroldego ‘09 – Alto Adige (RP * 90)
La Spinetta “Ca’ di Pian” Barbera d’Asti ‘08 – Piedmont (WS * 90)
Colpetrone Sagrantino ’07 – Montefalco-Umbria (RP * 92)
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Sangiovese blend) ‘08 – Tuscany
G.D. Vajra “Albe” Barolo ‘08 – Piedmont (WS * 94)
Produttori di Barbaresco (Nebbiolo) ‘07 – Piedmont (RP * 90)
Mocali Brunello di Montalcino ‘07 – Tuscany (WE * 92)
Felsina “Rancia” Chianti Classico Riserva ‘08 – Tuscany (RP * 93)
Frassinello/Rothschild ‘05 (Supertuscan - Sangiovese/Cabernet/Merlot) – Tuscany (RP * 91)
Fratelli Alessandria “San Lorenzo” Barolo ‘07 – Piedmont
Felsina “Fontallora” (Supertuscan - Sangiovese) ‘07 – Tuscany (RP * 93)
Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino (Sangiovese) ‘07 – Tuscany (RP * 92)
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino (Sangiovese) ‘07 – Tuscany (RP * 93)
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Jammy Peppery Intoxicating Red Zinfandel
Zin Prayer - "Know me, stranger, For I am thy life blood and thy nectar. I shall wet thy lips, parched by the winds of deprivation.
And nourished shall be thy body, desiccated by the scorching inferno of temperance. Rest thy head upon my bosom,
lose thyself in the ecstasy of my caresses, And know me, For I am ZINFANDEL ~
Hullabaloo Zinfandel ‘11 – Napa Valley, California
Plungerhead “Dry Creek” Zinfandel ‘10 – Lodi, California
Sivas-Sonoma Zinfandel ‘09 – Sonoma County, California
Seghesio Zinfandel ‘11 – Sonoma County, California
Peter Franus Zinfandel ‘10 – Napa Valley, California
Frog’s Leap Zinfandel ‘09 – Napa Valley, California
Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel ‘10 – Napa Valley, California
Ridge “Geyserville” Zinfandel (Zinfandel/Carignane/Petite Sirah/Mataro) ‘10 – Sonoma, California
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Chewy Spicy Sexy Syrah
"What is man, when you come to think upon him, but a minutely set, ingenious machine for turning,
with infinite artfulness, the red wine of Shiraz into urine?" - Isak Dinesen [1885-1962]
d’Arenberg Stump Jump Shiraz ‘10 – McLaren Vale, Australia (Tanzer * 88)
Qupé Syrah ‘10 – Central Coast, California (W&S * 90)
Jim Barry “Lodge Hill” Shiraz ‘10 – Clare Valley, Australia
Langmeil “Hangin’ Snakes Shiraz/Viognier ‘08 – Barossa Valley, Australia (WS * 90)
D’Arenberg “The Laughing Magpie” Shiraz ‘07 – Barossa Valley, Australia (RP * 92)
Domaine Serene Rockblock SoNo Syrah n/v – Walla Walla, Oregon
Jim Barry “McRae Wood” Shiraz ‘06 – Clare Valley, Australia (W&S * 92)
John Duval “Entity” Shiraz ‘10 – Barossa Valley, Australia (WS * 92)
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Rambunctious Reds
“The discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star.” - Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist
Redwire (Syrah/Petite Sirah/Cinsault/Grenache Blanc) ‘08 – California
Benegas Malbec ‘10 – Mendoza, Argentina
Hey Mambo “Sultry Red” (Syrah/Barbera/Carignane/Zinfandel) ‘10 – Napa Valley, California
Bieler Lou Ven Tou (Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Carignan) ‘11 – Provence, France
Bula (Carignan/Grenache/Syrah) ‘10 – Montsant, Spain
Charles & Charles Red Blend (Cabernet/Syrah) ‘11 – Columbia Valley, Washington
Corvidae “Rook” (Cabernet/Syrah/Merlot) ‘10 – Columbia Valley, Washington
Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot #58 (Zinfandel/Petite Sirah/Gamay) – Geyserville, California
Hess Select “Treo” Winemakers Blend ‘10 (Merlot/Syrah/Petite Sirah) – California
Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha ‘10 – Campo de Borja, Spain (Tanzer * 91)
Yalumba “The Strapper” GSM (Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro) ‘11 – Barossa Valley, Australia
Zuccardi “Q” Malbec ‘10 – Mendoza, Argentina (RP * 90)
Ferrari-Carano Siena (Sangiovese/Malbec/Petite Verdot/Cabernet) ‘10 – Sonoma, California
Robert Foley Charbono (Bonarda) ‘09 – Napa Valley, California (WE * 92)
John Duval “Plexus” (Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvedre) ‘07 – Barossa Valley, Australia (RP * 92)
BenMarco “Expresivo” (Malbec/Syrah/Cabernet/Tannat) ‘08 – Mendoza, Argentina (RP * 92)
Domaine de la Janasse “Vielles Vignes” ‘10 – Chateauneuf du Pape, France (RP * 100)
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Fickle Delicate Passionate Pinot Noir
“God made Cabernet Sauvignon, whereas the devil made Pinot Noir." - André Tchelistcheff, dean of American winemakers
Angeline Pinot Noir Reserve ‘11 – Sonoma County, California
Closerie des Lys Pinot Noir ‘10 – Languedoc, France
Moobuzz Pinot Noir ‘09 – Napa Valley, California
Belle Glos (Caymus) “Meiomi” Pinot Noir ‘11 – Napa Valley, California (RP * 92)
A to Z Pinot Noir ‘11 – Willamette Valley, Oregon
Calera “Central Coast” Pinot Noir ‘11 – Central Coast, California
Maude Pinot Noir ‘09 – Central Otago, New Zealand
Ken Wright Pinot Noir ‘11 – Willamette Valley, Oregon
Domaine Serene “Evenstad Reserve” Pinot Noir ‘07 – Willamette Valley, Oregon (WE * 95)
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Cabernet Sauvignon - King of Reds
"This generation has grown up sipping Starbucks. To take someone from a double espresso to a big,
beautiful Cabernet is not a stretch." - Joel Quigley, executive director of Wine Brats.
Trim Cabernet Sauvignon ‘10 – North Coast, California
Rock & Vine “Three Ranches” Cabernet Sauvignon ‘11 – Napa/Lake County, California
Hedges CMS (Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Syrah) ‘10 – Columbia Valley, Washington
Penley “Phoenix” Cabernet Sauvignon ‘10 – Coonawarra, Australia (JH * 93)
Chateau des Perligues (Cabernet/Merlot/Cabernet Franc) ’10 – Graves - Bordeaux, France
75 Wine Company “The Sum” (Cabernet/Syrah/Petite Sirah)’08 – Napa, California
Benegas Finca Libertad (Cabernet/Cab Franc/Merlot) ‘08 – Mendoza, Argentina
Livewire Cabernet Sauvignon ‘07 – Napa Valley, California
Vina Cobos “Felino” Cabernet Sauvignon ‘10 – Mendoza, Argentina
Stickybeak Cabernet Sauvignon ‘09 – Napa Valley, California
Hedges “Three Vineyards” ‘10 (Cabernet/Merlot/Cab Franc) – Red Mountain, WA
Gabriele Rausse Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon “Piggott Vineyards” ‘08 – Charlottesville, Virginia
L’ Ecole Apogee (Cabernet/Merlot/Malbec/Cab Franc) ‘08 – Walla Walla, Washington (RP * 91)
Stags Leap “Artemis” Cabernet Sauvignon ‘09 – Napa Valley, California (RP * 90)
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon ‘09 – Sonoma Coast, California (WE * 92)
Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon ‘09 – Napa Valley, California (WS * 90)
Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain by Plumpjack ‘08 – Napa Valley, California (WS * 94)
Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon ‘09 – Napa Valley, California (RP * 94)
Caymus “Special Select” Cabernet Sauvignon ‘09 – Napa Valley, California (WS * 93)
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Soft Supple and Smooth Merlot
“People always want to know what makes my skin glow. It’s easy...Merlot with an occasional Brandy.” - anonymous
Chateau Vieux Manoir (Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cab Franc) ‘09 – Bordeaux, France
Powers Merlot ‘10 – Columbia Valley, Washington
Barnard Griffin Merlot ‘09 – Columbia Valley, Washington
Parcel 41 Merlot ‘09 – Napa Valley, California
Whitehall Lane Merlot ‘08 – Napa Valley, California (WE * 90)
L’ Ecole #41 Merlot ‘09 - Columbia Valley, Washington
Neyers “Neyers Ranch – Conn Valley” Merlot ‘10 – Napa Valley, California
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Dolci (Dessert Wine)
A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner.
"Much obliged," said he, pushing the plate aside, "I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills."
Marenco “Strev” Moscato d’Asti ‘11 – Piedmont, Italy
Isabella’s Italian Trattoria is proud to serve our wine in Riedel glassware and decanters.
Decanting young wines in Riedel decanters give the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of
development that normally requires years of aging – liberating the aromas, intensifying the
fruitiness of the mid-palate and rounding out the texture. The sensuous curves of Riedel’s new lead
crystal, mouth blown decanters are not only seductive, but functional.
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