AMERICAN MODERN
WINE BY THE GLASS
SPARKLING
Champagne, Piper-Heidsieck., Brut 18
Toasty aromas leap from the glass in this deliciously mature wine. It
is soft but still very dry, with acidity tamed by both fine, mature fruit
and a creamy texture that sits well in the mouth.
This is a very fine, tasty wine
Blanc de Blancs, Sommelier’s Selection,
Schramsberg, Napa 13
Fruitful aromas of fresh lime and Granny Smith apple, accentuated
by nuances of juicy pineapple and lemon grass, are complimented
by notes of honeycomb and hazelnut. On the palate, crisp and
tangy, unfolding with flavors of lime, pineapple and exotic tropical
fruits. Delicious and layered flavors of lemon custard and
fresh-from-the-oven brioche follows
Prosecco, Borgo Magredo, Grave del Friuli, Italy 11
A lovely light aromatic nose of herbs,
crusty bread and peaches overlaid with the
characteristic warm, earthy appley notes of the variety leads to
a confident, creamy, lemon-tanged palate and a bright, lively finish.
WHITES
Albarino, Columna, Rias Baixas, Spain 9
Chardonnay, Unoaked, Kim Crawford,
Marlborough, New Zealand 11
White peach, grapefruit and melon with a hint of pineapple flavors
are supported by a soft and textured mouthfeel. It may have no
oak, but this wine has an abundance of character.
Chenin Blanc, Petit, Ken Forrester,
Stellenbosch, South Africa 9
Golden hued and full bodied, with melon and spicy baked apple
aromas. Layered, with mineral notes enhanced by honeycomb and
caramel flavours from lees contact. This wine is a great example of
the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and
delicate oak.
Gavi, La Lucina, Arldica, Piedmont, Italy 9
Chardonnay, Red Label, Newton,
Napa/Sonoma, California 14
Pinot Gris, Benton Lane,
Willamette Valley, Oregon 12
Exotic notes of pineapples, white peaches and honeysuckle, fresh
acids, and medium-bodied, intense, concentrated, alluring flavors.
Aromas of white stone fruit, honey suckle and jasmine. The pure
flavors of white peach, nectarine and Meyer lemon carry over on
the palate and mingle with subtle lemon-lime notes.
Riesling, Herman J. Wiemer, Finger Lakes, New York 12
Aromas reminiscent of quince, red apples, honey, camomile,
tangerine and flint. Vibrant and juicy with a well balanced acidity
resulting in a complex, tensional and lasting finish.
Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo,
Marlborough, New Zealand 10
A display of peach, grapefruit, lime, melon and fresh-cut grass characteristics, all enveloped in a brisk, refreshing acidity.
Sauvignon Blanc, Girard, Oakvile,
Napa Valley, California 12
Pale yellow in color with subtle greenish reflections. It is fresh and
delicate on the nose with hints of citrus. On the palate, it is crisp,
light, and dry with balanced acidity and a delicate finish.
Aromas of ripe guava and papaya greet your nose as you savor this
classic Sauvignon Blanc. This wine was fermented in stainless steel
so as not to hide the brilliant fruit character.
Aromas of apricot and peach that follows through on the palate. A
light-bodied white that offers slight minerality and medium acidity
with a focused finish.
Acents of grapefruit, spice, orange blossom and apple are apparent.
On the palate, one immediately enjoys the crisp, refreshing
mouthfeel with flavors similar to the aromas
and a clean, bright finish.
Pinot Grigio, Riff, Alois Lageder, Tre Venezie, Italy 8
Moscato Caposaldo, Provincia di Pavia, Italy 9
Torrontes, Elsa Bianchi, Mendoza, Argentina 9
Bright golden yellow in color, this wine delivers an assertive
bouquet with exotic fruit and spice aromas and a fresh, vivacious
and highly polished palate.
Enticing and delicate aromas of melon and baking spice are
intertwined with poached pear and mocha notes. The aromas carry
through to the palate where they are accented by honey and fig
flavors. The velvety mouthfeel of this well-balanced Chardonnay
persists throughout the lingering and full finish.
Chardonnay, Wölffer Estate, The Hamptons,
Long Island, New York 12
The nose is filled with wonderful floral notes, hints of ripe papaya,
kiwi and pears. The mouth-feel is rich and well balanced. Clean,
ripe, crisp fruit notes arefollowed by a soft lush mid-palate.
Estate Blend, The Whip, Murrieta’s Well,
Livermore Valley, California 13
39% Chardonnay, 26% Semillon, 13% Gewurztraminer,
9% Orange Muscat, 7% Viognier, 6% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and neutral
barrels, this wine displays full-bodied aromas and flavors of white
peach, vanilla, butterscotch and orange blossom with an extended
and balanced finish.
Gewurztraminer , St.Michael-Eppan,
Suditrol - Alto Adige, Italy 12
Once tasted, never forgotten - so pleasing is its aromatic richness
and strength. Fine spices, cloves and the gentle fragrance of roses
characterise and emphasise the traits and the overall elegance
of this impressive wine.
CELLAR SELECTION
BLANC
ROUGE
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, California 2010 3oz 11 6oz 21
The 2010 Chardonnay shows the more restrained, elegant side of Napa Valley Chardonnay. Layers of tropical fruit, smoke,
minerals and French oak all come together gracefully in this delicate feminine wine.
Chassagne-Montrachet, Philippe Colin, Burgundy, France 2010 3oz 11 6oz 20
In the lovely bouquet lovely ripe yellow fruit with notes of pear, melon - hints of acacia and anis. A lovely playful
minerality and acidity is adding to the complexity of the nose - very refined and a bit understated. On the palette very
fine pure fruit, good energy, very focused and refined with a almost silky texture.
3oz 10 6oz 19 Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri, Tuscany, Italy 2007
Bursts from the glass with freshly cut flowers, violets, leather, licorice and black cherries. Firm underlying tannins lend
vibrancy to voluptuous fruit. The Casanova di Neri straight bottling, sometimes referred to as the "white label", is made
from some of the estate's cooler sites. In 2007 the wine has more depth, fruit and overall harmony than is typically the
case. Bright acidity frames the long, polished finish. In short, this is a fabulous wine from Giacomo Neri.
3oz 13 6oz 25
Pinot Grigio, Livio Felluga, Friuli, Italy 2011 3oz 9 6oz 16
Extremely fine and intense, crispy and complex, with evident notes of jasmine and wild flowers; aromas of white peach,
apricot, pink grapefruit, pear banana, cantaloupe and mango; a light note of crust at the end. Fresh silky, with good
balance; excellent aromatics; mineral components well integrated
Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread Cellars, Napa, California 2010 3oz 11 6oz 18
2011 Sauvignon Blanc reflects all positive attributes of a cool growing season. Its wonderfully fresh and aromatic, with
bright scents of pink grapefruit, gooseberry, melon and green apple. On the palette, the wine is medium-bodied with
rich, vibrant citrus (grapefruit and kiwi), honeydew melon, spice and mineral flavors balanced by excellent acidity and a
long, refreshing, mineral/chalky finish reminiscent of a fine White Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California 2008
A dark, rich full-bodied wine with great tannic structure and mouth-feel. It has a garnet color and a nose of ripe
boysenberries, cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, sandalwood and a hint of roasting meat. On the palate, it is a mouthcoating and incredibly rich umami. It has a very long savory finish with the slight grip of fine-grained tannins
3oz 15 6oz 28 Estate Blend, "The Puzzle", Newton Vineyards, Napa, California 2008
A blend of 42% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec
Burning embers, charcoal, Chinese black tea, spice and earth. The complex aromatics are followed by medium bodied,
elegant, Bordeaux-like wine that is still somewhat restrained and discrete
3oz 11 6oz 21 Pinot Noir, First Class, Benton Lane, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009
It displays a more brooding bouquet containing darker fruits (black, cherry and plum) along with attractive spice notes.
On the palate it is firm, structured, and well balanced
REDS
Pinot Noir, Chalone, Santa Barbara, California 12
The small clusters and miniscule berries produced a wine that is
deep, lush and neatly balanced. The dominant themes are
dark berries, cherries, rose petal, red plum, brown spice and smoke.
Nero D’Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria,
Planeta, Sicily, Italy 13
Fruity, reminiscent of red berries, strawberries,
cherries, figs and ginger. Supple, vibrant and
wonderfully fresh, with a long finish .
Cabernet Franc, Estate Grown,
Bedell Cellars, North Fork, Long Island 14
This varietal is rapidly becoming a focal point of wines from Long
Island. Intense, ripe raspberry and mint abound from the glass. A
round and silky mouth feel prelude to a long elegant finish.
Cotes du Rhone, Belleruche, M. Chapoutier,
Rhone Valley, France 10
80% Grenache, with the rest Syrah and Mourvedre, this wine has
a deep ruby purple-tinged color to the rim, a big, spicy, peppery,
kirsch-scented nose, and medium-bodied, juicy flavors, with
intriguing minerality and loads of fruit and texture.
Malbec, Reserva, Terrazas de los Andes,
Mendoza, Argentina 13
Aromas of freshly crushed violet flowers envelop a deep core of jam
preserves and ripened plums,on the palate Racy notes of violet and
graphite, are followed by mouthfuls of dry cherries
and fresh berry fruit.
Merlot, Benziger, Sonoma County 12
Aromas of bright cherry, red fruit and black plum with notes of
vanillin spice which are confirmed on the palate with flavors of
blackberry, chocolate and dried herb. Brimming with bright,
well-developed fruit
Shiraz, Morse Code, Henry’s Drive,
Padthway, Australia 11
Cabernet Sauvignon, Prelius,
Maremma, Tuscany, Italy 13
Aromas showing an array of floral characters of lavender and rose,
ripe cherry fruit and hints of spearmint. The palate is medium bodied and fruit driven with a nice depth of berry fruit, hints of liquorice
and lavender, with a fleshy mid palate and finishing with a soft and
supple tannin structure.
ruby red color with a tinge of purple. Its aromas are rich and suggestive of blackberry and blueberry with hints of oak and cinnamon. Smooth with a firm structure, it has a
fruit-filled finish that lingers.
Pinot Noir, Domaine Chandon, Carneros 14
crisp, ripe, red berry and cherry aromas and flavors and earthy
under notes are shaped by vibrant, fresh acidity and a backbone of
firm yet elegant tannins.
Bordeaux, Les Cadrans de Lessegure,
Grand Cru, St.Emillion 15
Aromas of vibrant blackberries and cherries, with nuances of anise
and sage, accents of chocolate and sweet oak. Flavor Intense
flavors of black cherries and currants, framed by dusty tannins
providing an elegant and lingering finish.
Lots of rich cherry, black raspberry and cola fruit in this Pinot, which
is dry and silky and actually has a fairly fierce and welcome edge of
tannins. It’s a big wine, but with elegance
The nose is blackberries and cherries in brandy. In the mouth we
have finesse and elegance rather than exuberance. The attack is
straightforward, ample and fresh, the middle of the mouth is wellrounded and enveloped by elegant tannins which do not
overpower. At the finish, the tannins still remain tight,
barely starting to fade away.
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis, Sonoma, California 14
Classic aromas of black cherry, currant, violets and blackberry syrup.
The smooth and silky mouthfeel leads to intense flavors of roasted
plums and licorice and a spicy clove finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Beaulieu Vineyard,
Napa Valley, California 12
Lush blackberry and black-currant character, with nuances of red
plum and cedar box. Hints of vanilla and smoky oak spice elevate
the rich aromas and add complexity to the bright, beautifully
balanced flavors.
Chianti Classico Reserva, Nozzole, Tuscany 14
Meritage, Reserve, Estancia, Paso Robles 15
Super Tuscan, Modus, Ruffino, Tuscany, Italy 16
intense notes of mature fruit, such as cherries, plums and small
black berries, which then fade into hints of spices, mint, sweet
tobacco and refined balsamic notes on the finish. On the palate it is
full-bodied and harmonious and characterized by the finesse of its
silky tannins.
Tempranillo,Termes,
Bodegas Numanthia, Toro, Spain 15
Offers up a sexy perfume of cedar, spice box, violets, incense,
espresso, and blackberry. Savory, concentrated, and well-balanced.
Zinfandel, Jack London Vineyard,
Kenwood, Sonoma, California 13
Bold fruity aromas of raspberry and fig combine with spicy notes of
vanillin and white pepper. Delicate well-structured tannins provide
a rich mouth feel and an excellent finish.
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