SPARKLING WINE & CHAMPAGNE
KORBEL Brut N.V. 35.00 Well rounded Champagne flavors and subtle fruit flavors.
TAITTINGER, Brut, La Francaise, France N.V. 65.00 Aristocratic, extraordinary finesse, well balanced.
J ROGER BRUT N.V. 28.00 Fresh light bodied sparkler
ITALIAN WHITE WINES
Pinot Grigio
SANTA MARGHERITA 2005 52.00 Balanced , elegant lifted by hint of tropical fruit
PIGHIN "Grave" Friuli 2005 32.00 Fragrant apple and almond aromas, beautifully balanced.
ALOIS LAGEDER "Benefizium Porer", Alto Adige 2005 36.00 Soft limelike citrus character, clean and refreshing.
BOLLINI 2005 32.00 Balanced with closing notes of fruits and citrus
CALIFORNIA WHITE WINE
Chardonnay
EDNA VALLEY, San Luis, Obispo 2005 34.00 Fresh and crisp sliced green apple and pear, perfect.
HESS SELECT, California 2005 29.00 Beautiful, intense lime and honey ripe fruit flavors.
BUEHLER "Russian River", Napa 2005 32.00 Ripe apple with honey vanilla flavors. Very elegant.
KENDALL-JACKSON, California 2005 32.00 Apple and citrus blossom aromas with medium body.
ST. FRANCIS, Sonoma 2005 34.00 Well crafted with some nutty flavors accented vanilla finish.
CLOS DU BOIS 2005 35.00 Gold yellow intense and brillent, aromas of ripe exotic fruit
STAGS'LEAP , Napa 2005 62.00 Very intense flowery and fruity bouquet with an overal predominance of citrus and tropical fruit, great with fish and pastas
OTHER WHITE WINE
SAUVIGNON BLANC, BENZIGER FAMILY, Sonoma 2005 33.00 Crisp sleek structure with lemon and apple infusion.
ITALIAN RED WINES
Super Tuscan
SASSICAIA, Marchese Incisa della RochettaTenuta S. Guido 2002 270.00 Intense blackberry and cassis aromas (Cabernet, Cabernet Franc)
SOLAIA, Antinori 1999 390.00 well balanced with complex structure (cab franc sangiovese)
ORNELLAIA, Machese Lodovico A. 2000 280.00 Complex blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese, rich with cassis flavors. 2003 260.00
ANFITEATRO VECCHIE TERRE DI MONTIFILI 1998 135.00 Varietal aromas of well ripened Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes meld perfectly together creating a profund nose
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG VILLA TOLLI 2001 125.00 Wine Spectator 90. Super ripe and ready. Full Body. Great with roasted meat and mature cheese
Toscana
BADIOLA,TOSCANA sangiovese75% merlot 25% 2004 36.00
ANTINORI, Classico Riserva 2003 43.00 Very ripe and rich with blackberries and lightly toasted oak.
BADIA A COLTIBUONO "Cetamura" 2005 36.00 Aromas of blackberries and chocolate, with hints of new wood.
ANTINORI "Peppoli", Classico, 2004 43.00 Aromas of plum and dried flowers with silky rich tannins.
ANTINORI "Tenute Marchese", Classico Riserva 2001 68.00 Seductive and refined blackberry and currant with fine tannis.
ANTINORI "Santa Cristina"(sangiovese/Merlot) 2004 30.00 Vivid plum and blueberry flavors with medium body. (Sangiovese, Merlot)
IL CILIEGIO (COLLI SENESI) DOCG 2004 32.00 Deep ruby color, smooth and full flavor, great with pastas e white meat
CASALE DELLO SPARVIERO DOCG 2004 38.00 An extremely pleasant wine. Deep ruby with notes of wild berries and spices.
CASALE DELLO SPARVIERO RISERVA DOCG 2001 64.00 Wine spectator 88, full body, intense aroma of berries, jam, spices, pepper.
VENETO
VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE RIPASSO LE MORETE DOC 2003 45.00 Intense ruby red color, aged in french Barrique.
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC CLASSICO 2002 90.00 Intense and full of flavour, GREAT with grilled lamb and beef
PIEMONTE
BARBERA, Michele Chiarlo 2004 31.00 A ripe, spicy, fruit-filled wine with a clean smooth finish.
BARBARESCO, Angalo Gaja 1999 285.00 Complex and bold structure, dry and deep rich tannins.
BARBARESCO, Marchesi di Gresy "Martinenga" 1998 110.00 Complex and bold structure, dry and deep rich tannins.
BAROLO DOCG TENUTA LA VOLTA 2001 110.00 Wine spectator 91 Aromas of plum, dried flowers, round and long finish
BAROLO DOCG CASCINA CUCCO CERRATI 2001 125.00 Wine spectator 93 flowery overtones with a hint of mint and thyme
Other Italian Wines
LAMBRUSCO GRASPAROSSA, Villa Di Corlo-Corletto 2002 31.00 Intense ruby color, violet and berries bouquet.Dry full body slightly tannic taste.Ideally paired with cured meats,roast & cheeses
CALIFORNIA RED WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon
STAGS' LEAP WINERY, Napa Valley 2004 69.00 Long gush of fresh fruit and ripe tannins.
JEKEL VINEYARDS, Arroyo Seco 2004 35.00 Plenty of concentrated flavors with a lush finish.
BENZIGER FAMILY VINEYARDS, Sonoma 2005 42.00 A burst of blackberry and chocolate flavors.
ST. FRANCIS WINERY, Sonoma 2004 36.00 Well made, with ripe, spicy plum and black currant fruit.
BUEHLER VINEYARDS, Napa 2004 45.00 Rich, supple, elegant wine, with hints of blackbery.
JORDAN, Napa 2003 72.00 An herbal, earthy style with berry and sage notes with long a finish.
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS,Sonoma 2004 36.00 A true surprise in blackberry, currant flavors that last forever.
FAR NIENTE "Estate Bottled", Napa 2000 150.00 Plenty of oak flavor and vanilla with interesting berry mix of complexity.
TRINCHERO, Monterey 2005 36.00 Rich, supple, elegant wine, with hints of berries
CLOS DU BOIS 2004 38.00 Well made, with ripe, spicy plum and black currant fruit.
Pinot Noir
PEPPER WOOD GROVE, California 2005 35.00 Medium body with light tannins and hints of oak flavors.
ROBERT MONDAY COASTAL 2005 38.00 Fruity and generous bouquet, medium body, great with chicken and pastas
Merlot
SILVERADO VINEYARDS, Napa 2003 72.00 Rich, elegant, well made, great with red meat and hearthy pastas
STAGS' LEAP WINERY, Napa 2004 60.00 Interesting earthy layers with a toasty oak core.
ST. FRANCIS, Sonoma 2004 36.00 Wonderful wild berry and new oak flavors, almost vanilla overtones.
BENZIGER FAMILY, Sonoma 2003 42.00 Smooth, rich and plush, with layers of concentrated blueberries.
KENDALL JACKSON, California 2003 34.00 Young, vibrant rich berry and plum flavors.
CLOS DU BOIS 2004 38.00 A rich decadent style. Chocolate, berry, mocha, with lush tannins.
M.TRINCHERO, Napa 2004 35.00 Well-balanced black cherry and blueberry mix. Medium body.
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS 2005 36.00 Seductive and refined blueberry and currant with fine tannis.
RUTHEFORD GROVE 2001 65.00 Important and austere wine with greatstructure and personality
Zinfandel
MONTEVINA "Sierra Foothills", Amador Valley 2003 35.00 Jammy blackberry and wild berry fruit with a mix of herbs and spices.