Gewurztraminer. White (Blush) Zinfandel

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1 Chardonnay Beringer s Founders Estate Chardonnay 2005 $24.00 A blend of Beringer s northern-most Chardonnay vineyards to create an intensely aromatic and flavorful wine featuring citrus, fresh pineapple and mango, crème brulée and butterscotch that come together for a long plush finish. Jordan Sonoma Chardonnay 2005 $49.00 This wine, from the Alexander Valley, possesses a complex floral and mineral bouquet with bright notes of green apple, citrus, butter and toasted oak. It is a rich and vibrant wine with a long and expansive finish.

2 Sauvignon Blanc Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc 2006 $ From Washington s Columbia valley this is a crisp, clean, refreshing style of Sauvignon Blanc. The wine offers fresh aromas and flavors of lemongrass, apple and melon. Added Semillon contributes an appealing fig character and a beautiful soft, rich quality to the wine.

3 Gewurztraminer Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer 2002 $29.00 The assertive aromas of this Alsatian-style 2002 Gewurztraminer from California are reminiscent of rose petals and ripe citrus, leading to full-flavored orange and grapefruit notes on the palate. Full-bodied, dry and spicy, this wine contains enough bright acidity to pair with a wide variety of cuisine White (Blush) Zinfandel White Zinfandel Chardonnay PVS 2006 $21.00 What a blend! Beringer s Premier Vineyard Selection marries fully-ripened North Coast zinfandel grapes with Napa and Sonoma Valley chardonnay. The result? A well-balanced, fruit-forward blush with oodles of character!

4 Merlot Clos Du Bois Sonoma County Merlot 2004 $33.00 The fruit for this Classic Sonoma County Merlot comes from vineyards in Sonoma County's Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Extended maceration enhances color, flavor and mouth-feel, and aging for 18 months in oak barrels adds softness and a subtle vanillin component. amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon are added for structure and complexity, which enlivens the subtle texture and plum-like fruitiness that is the hallmark of fine Merlot. Wild Horse Merlot 2004 $36.00 Paso Robles provides us with exceptional fruit that is typically more intense and structured than its cabernet sauvignon cousin. The result is a wine providing rich ripe fruit flavors balanced by bright acidity, soft rich tannins and a long finish make this wine an age-worthy contender. St Francis Sonoma County Merlot 2003 $42.00 A varietal classic with distinctive Sonoma County style-spicy herb and vanilla overtones, which give way to full strong black fruit on the palate, nuanced with chocolate. Its round, generous tannins give it a big finish. Stags Leap Napa Valley Merlot 2005 $59.50 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars produces an elegant Merlot with aromas and flavors of red currants and sweet earth. A juicy, full-bodied merlot jam-packed with aromas of cherry, briar fruit, cedar and anise. On the palate, the wine opens up in layers, adding black plum to the cherry, briar fruit and licorice notes, finishing with hints of dark chocolate and fine tannins. Just what you'd expect from this Napa Valley superstar.

5 Pinot Noir Fleur de California Carneros Pinot Noir 2004 $27.00 Fleur de Carneros is a bright, fresh, charming, and flavorful Pinot Noir from Carneros. The brilliant ruby color sets the stage for aromas of ripe cherry and cranberry, with hints of white pepper and nutmeg.. This flower of a wine may be enjoyed today, served cool, alongside an appetizer of pate & smoked salmon, with broiled Portobello Mushrooms with garlic or as an aperitif Acacia Carneros Pinot Noir 2005 $46.00 The deep, ruby-red color is an initial clue as to the intensity of this wine. The nose combines roasted coffee, Satsuma plum and allspice, with more subtle notes of red currant, licorice and wet earth. Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir 2006 $52.00 Distinctive Pinot Noir character in a wine of power, grace and elegance. Pinot Noir is Burgundian in style, offering a silky texture and surprising concentration of bright, bing cherry/strawberry fruit. An absolutely wonderful wine.

6 Cabernet Sauvignon Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 $31.00 The 2005 Liberty school cabernet sauvignon displays aromas of ripe red fruit and hints of vanilla, The wine has a soft approachability reflective of Paso Robles cabernet sauvignon. It has a ripe, full finish. an excellent choice for grilled, braised or roasted meats and Mediterranean fare. Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 $39.00 This is a well structured Cabernet with aromas and flavors of anise, black and bing cherries, and cedar, coupled with a rich mouth feel yielding smooth tannins. The vibrant acidity found in this wine makes for a perfect match with a wide range of foods, including prime rib, barbecued chicken, and spicy grilled vegetables. Ferrari Carano Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 $65.00 The fruit for this 2005 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon comes primarily from mountain-grown fruit in the Alexander Valley. A powerful wine with great finesse, this wine boasts aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and black tea complemented by elements of earth and licorice. Pairs well with roasted, broiled or barbequed heavy game and red meats such as lamb, beef, pork and veal. Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 $68.00 This intense, complex Cabernet Sauvignon depicts a black color in the core of the glass, as well as layers of purple hues toward the perimeter. The nose exudes aromas of rich black currant fruit, followed by a hint of toast. True to Clos Du Val s winemaking style, this classic Cabernet Sauvignon yearns to be enjoyed with a filet steak of equal quality.

7 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Champagne celebrates life. From christening ships to toasting love, no other beverage is more versatile, fun or intriguing. Korbell Chardonnay Champagne $25.00 Our most popular champagne, Brut is medium-dry with a light, crisp, perfectly balanced cuvée. Mumm Cuvee Napa Prestige $36.00 Just the faintest rosy tinge shows in the glass of this round and apple tasting sparkler. There's a definite Golden Delicious quality to the aromas and flavors, with an earthy edge providing interest and complexity. Piper Sonoma Brut $34.00 The Piper Sonoma Brut kicks off with toast, mushroom and earth aromas suggestive of a well-aged blend; delivers a smooth creamy mouthful packed with rich fruit Champagne Tattinger Brut Reservé $77.00 The color is a brilliant, golden straw yellow. The bubbles are fine. The mousse is both discreet and persistent. The nose, very expressive and open, is both fruity and bready. On the palate, this lively fresh wine is at once in harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey. Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Yellow Label Brut $77.00 Pleasant goldish, yellow color, with some nice toasty, fresh aromas. Firm crispness with lemony, toasty flavors and a very full mouth feel that this wine is known for. The finish is deep and lingering with hints of spice and fruit. You basically can t go wrong with this consistently excellent wine if you enjoy fuller bodied Champagnes. 1/2 Bottle Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin $39.00.

8 Dessert Wine Fonseca Bin 27 Port $38.00 Fonseca Bin No. 27 was created over a century ago for family consumption, and only released commercially in It is produced primarily from wines from Fonseca's own quintas in the Cima Corgo in Portugal and thus shows an exceptional quality and consistency from year to year. Blended from reserve wines selected for their intense fruit character and depth of color, Fonseca Bin No. 27 spends four years in large wood vats prior to bottling. Its well-knit structure, rich, velvety full body and luscious blackcurrant and cherry flavors, also evident in the nose, carry into an intense, lingering finish. 1/2 Bottle Bonny Doon Muscat $33.00 Dramatically intense Muscat "Vin de Glaciere" (wine of the icebox). The racy and exaggerated notes of apricot, elderflower and rampant pineapple taste will send shivers down your spines 1/2 Bottle Gunderloch Reisling Eiswein 1998 $98.00 Eiswein The most obvious definition of Eis is ice. It also means ice cream. This rare, sweetest of the sweet, wine is made of frozen grapes left on the vine well into the winter which are not allowed to thaw before they are pressed. The result is a mouth-watering desert wine. Definitely sweet, but miraculously structured, this wine has spicy dried apricot and dried peach layered with concentrated, super-sweet, rich fig, and slightly bitter wildflower honey. Chateau Rieussec Sauterne 1971 $80.00 This renowned dessert wine is a brilliant golden color. Very rich tasting with Lemon, waxy and lychee flavors here in a wine that is more about finesse than power. Great complexity and a finish that lingers on and on. Absolutely Delicious.

9 Trails End These strays escaped the round-up but were caught lurking in dark corners of the cellar and are offered at prices representing excellent value for money. White Wines Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc 2005 $42.00 Grigich Hills Chardonnay 1998 $65.00 Kendall Jackson Riesling 2005 $24.00 Schramsburg Blanc de Blanc (Champagne) $54.00 Red Wines Beringers Shiraz Founders Estate 1999 $22.00 Pinot Noir Bourgogne Louis Jadot $33.00 Kenwood Sonoma Red Zinfandel 2001 $28.00 Fetzer Valley Oak Red Zinfandel 2001 $21.00 All Trails End offerings are limited. Offerings above available as of October 1st 2008.