Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut - France 122

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2 SPARKLING WINES BOTTLE Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut - France 122 A golden color, distinctive of black grape varieties. On the nose, it has a beautiful aromatic complexity, ripe fruit and spicy aromas, with hints of roasted apples and peaches. On the palate, there is a subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity. Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose - France 150 Persistent mousse, with fine bubbles rising slowly. Pale salmon pink in color, with a shade of gold. A nose of red fruits and fresh pear. Delicate fruit on the palate, elegant, and showing great finesse. Moët & Chandon Dom Perignon - France Dom Pérignon provides a wonderfully vivid and rich sensory experience: from the nose-filling aromas, all the way to the huge finish. The palate is creamy and dense, yet fresh and precise, with a composed, smooth mousse. An excellent Prestige Cuvee from one of the great Champagne houses in Reims, France! ROSÉ WINES BOTTLE Beringer White Zinfandel - Napa Valley, CA 25 In making Beringer s White Zinfandel, the focus is to highlight the fresh red berry, citrus and melon aromas and avors, and round them out with subtle hints of nutmeg and clove. The wine has a youthful exuberance that is enjoyable as a sipper on its own, or with a variety of dishes. Esser Vineyards Rose of Syrah - Monterey, CA 29 Exceptional, award-winning Esser Vineyards Rosé of Syrah is made in similar style to the great rosés of southern France. Cranberry in color, with an expressive nose of rose petals, plum, mineral and sweet spices. Chateau Trinquevedel Tavel Rosé-Provence 39 From Tavel, the only wine region of France devoted only to the production of Rose wines. Deep salmon skin color. This rose really expresses Provence on the nose and the palate.

3 WHITE WINES CHARDONNAY Michael Pozzan Dante Chardonnay - Sonoma, CA 7.5 / 28 The 2014 Dante Chardonnay draws you in with fruit comprised of honeyed aromas of mandarin oranges, orange blossom, and citrus zest. It is followed by the bright mouth feel that is layered with flavors of sweet Fuji apples and vanilla bean. Hess Shirtail Creek Chardonnay - Monterey, CA 9 / 34 Classic un-oaked Monterey aromas and flavors of citrus led by lemon and lime zest are accented by honeysuckle and a touch of Granny Smith apple and creamy vanilla. Enjoy with grilled fish with butter and lemon or a creamy pasta dish. Franciscan Estate Chardonnay - Napa Valley, CA 11 / 41 Inviting aromas of citrus, Golden Delicious apple, vanilla, and subtle spice from the toasted oak barrel aging. Match with fine rich fish dishes, grilled veal chops with mushrooms, and Cheddar cheese. Adastra Winery N Oak Chardonnay 13.5 / 45 Crafted to showcase the purity and freshness of the Chardonnay grapes without the influence of oak. This vintage has aromas of apricot, apples, citrus, tropical fruit and honey. An extremely popular choice at the Napa-Sonoma wine education & tasting event in Frank Family Chardonnay Napa Valley (Carneros), CA 47 Aromas of fresh tropical fruit, marzipan and honeysuckle jump from the glass. On the palate, the wine has generous notes of vanilla, pear and Meyer lemon. Stone fruits and ripe citrus zest lead to the creamy mid palate, and green apple on the finish. Rombauer Chardonnay - Napa Valley, CA 51 Bright, vibrant tropical fruit aromas flow from the glass. Underlying grapefruit and lime add depth and character to the aroma. Seamless, textured layers of cantaloupe, pineapple and vanilla flood the palate. Recommended pairing for this wine includes scallops, broiled salmon, asparagus, and crème brulee. Dillon Vineyards Chardonnay - Yountville, CA 52 Only 345 cases of this excellent Barrel Fermented Chardonnay were made in 2012! Fermented in French Oak burgundy barrels with a 50/50 blend of Oak from the Allier and Vosges Forests. Dry, crisp and elegant, this wine shows citrus, mineral and creamy buttered toast notes from the French Oak influence.

4 WHITE WINES CHARDONNAY Landmark Overlook Chardonnay - Sonoma County, CA 53 On the nose, the wine has notes of brioche, preserved lemon, vanilla, & white peach. This Chardonnay features flavors of citrus, grilled nectarine, & white chocolate followed by nutmeg spice and a hint of oak toast. This well-structured wine will pair well with seafood entrees, roasted poultry dishes and even spicy Asian cuisine. Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay- Russian River Valley, CA 70 This Chardonnay exhibits aromas of limes, orange blossoms, peaches and toasted almonds with a bit of spice from the barrels. This oaked Chardonnay is known for its long, rich and elegant finish. Pairs well with dishes such as grilled, seared or roast shellfish like lobster and scallops, roast chicken, sea bass, dishes that include wild mushrooms and slow roast tomatoes or white truffles. Ramey Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast CA 78 Classical Burgundian techniques are used with the addition of whole cluster pressing of the grapes. Ritchie Chardonnay walks the fine line between richness and delicacy. It has a great mouthfeel that balances power and elegance. PINOT GRIGIO Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Grigio 8 / 30 An enticing aroma of fresh ripe pears with appealing peach, vanilla, and spice scents adding complexity, with the floral grassy notes that culminate into a lush, silktextured finish inviting pairings with food. Enjoy with crab cakes, grilled chicken breasts, pasta primavera, or Caesar salad. Milliaire Vineyards Pinot Grigio - Sierra Foothills, CA 11 / 42 A terrific summertime beverage that is light and crisp, with slender hints of refreshing grapefruit. Pleasant and well balanced. This wine pairs well with light pastas, seafood and poultry. Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio- Valdadige, Italy 12.5 / 46 Crafted in the Northern Italian region of Alto Adige, this elegant wine has a fresh, clean bouquet and a crisp, sophisticated flavor brightened with hints of citrus. Perfectly pairs with light pasta, seafood and chicken dishes. Torresella Pinot Grigio - Italy 34 Pale Straw color. Intense, white-fleshed, pear and apple-like fruit. Smooth, delicate, fresh and well-balanced. Excellent with fish and light soups.

5 WHITE WINES RIESLING Hogue Riesling - Washington 7 / 26 Fragrant aromas of apricot, peach, melon, lemon-lime, and a drizzle of honey, with refreshing acidity. Slightly sweet, the wine to serve with fresh spicy Asian foods or grilled halibut. SAUVIGNON BLANC Vigilance Sauvignon Blanc - Lake County, CA 9 / 35 Fermented in stainless steel to enhance its fruity notes & light color, this wine has a depth and richness of melon and citrus flavor with a zesty finish. Pair with fresh seafood and salad greens. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand 10 / 38 Citrus and tropical fruits backed by characteristic herbaceous notes for which Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is renowned. Pairs brilliantly with fresh seafood, asparagus, lobster, or summer salads. Envy Wines Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, CA 43 An upfront floral nose of apple blossom, crushed pears and jasmine. This crystal clear wine has a straw yellow brightness to it. This is a superb everyday drinking wine that will pair well with a wide variety of cuisines Ferrari Carano Fume (Sauvignon) Blanc - Sonoma, CA 44 Delicious aromas of white peach, orange blossom, pear, Meyer lemon and mango complemented by peach, grapefruit flavors. Pairs well with simple seafood and poultry dishes, and also with white meats such as veal and pork. The wine has lively flavors that go well with spicy cuisines. Silverado Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, CA 45 Attractive aroma of ripe grapefruit and honeydew melon, with spice and floral notes. Medium body, medium acidity with juicy fruit flavors.

6 RED WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON Fontanella Mt. Veeder Cabernet - Napa Valley, CA 75 Ripe red fruit flavors bookend this balanced cab, drawing you in on the nose and emerging again on the lovely, lingering finish. Subtle notes of vanilla and cedar surround the robust, hardy, lush mountain fruit mid-palate, with balanced acidity and elegant tannins providing a solid backbone.. Frank Family Vineyards - Napa Valley, CA 81 Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has dark garnet hues and rich scents of black fruit and cedar. Though the wine is fruit-forward with intense cassis, plum and blackberry flavors, it is balanced with notes of tobacco, spice, and a solid structure for length on the palate, finishing with dark chocolate. Franciscan Estate Magnificat - Napa Valley, CA 83 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, and 3% Malbec. Deep garnet, with aromas of cassis, plum, and mocha. A wonderful Bordeaux style blend that pairs wonderfully with a steak, pork, or other red meat pasta entrée. Envy Wines Calistoga Estate Cabernet, CA 91 A stunning year for the Envy Vineyards! The wine from this harvest presents a powerful core surrounded by fruit dimensions including cassis, black currant and hints of charred coconut and vanilla. The tannins dance on the palate in a delicate ethereal way, so that the overall sensation is one of long-lasting pleasure. Groth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 95 The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon shows off a beautiful dark cherry color in the glass with aroma notes of plums, dried cherries, and toasted hazelnuts. The mouthfeel is round and juicy with firm full tannins, rich fruit flavors of huckleberry and a dried cherry sweetness fade into the warm spicy finish with hints of blackberry. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 97 The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon shows off a beautiful dark cherry color in the glass with aroma notes of plums, dried cherries, and toasted hazelnuts. The mouthfeel is round and juicy with firm full tannins, rich fruit flavors of huckleberry and a dried cherry sweetness fade into the warm spicy finish with hints of blackberry. Chimney Rock, Stag s Leap Napa Valley, CA 106 Rich garnet red. The fruit aromas range from bright cherry to notes of blueberry and black currant. There are intricate hints of vanilla, violets and clove. This wine is pure elegance on the palate. The silkiest of tannins coated by a lush mid-palate end with an ever-soft but lingering finish. Pair with a steak, prime rib or lamb chops.

7 RED WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 14 Hands Cabernet - Columbia Valley, Washington 8 / 29 The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon features aromas of blueberries and black currants with subtle hints of dried herbs and spice. Dark stone fruit flavors are complemented by a touch of cocoa and accentuated by fine, velvety tannins. Michael Pozzan Dante Cabernet - Sonoma, CA 9 / 32 The 2013 Dante California Cabernet Sauvignon opens with juicy aromas of blackberry, roasted coffee, black cherries, and spicy plum. The broad mouth is dense with flavors of milk chocolate, mocha, and sweet vanilla. The extra-long finish on this easy-drinking Cabernet begs you to go back for another sip. Textbook Vineyards - Napa Valley, CA 14 / 46 A supple, ripely flavored, well balanced Cabernet with medium richness, excellent flavor (black cherry, cassis, blackberry, toast, spicy oak), and a long, mildly tannic finish. Honig Vineyards Cabernet - Napa Valley, CA 15 / 59 Robert Parker-- The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is ruby/purple with notes of plum and blackcurrant with the attractive aromatics followed by a medium-bodied wine. This is certainly good, stylish Cabernet Sauvignon, but this is the high end in terms of quality." One of the best cabernet values on the planet! Decoy by Duckhorn Vineyards - Napa Valley, CA 46 While this wine is abundantly rich and flavorful, it is defined by its refinement and complexity. Aromas of licorice, graphite, blackberry, violet and French thyme offer a beautiful prelude to an opulent mouthfeel marked by pure, focused flavors of Bing cherry and spiced plum, as well as silky tannins. Silverado Cabernet - Napa Valley, CA 51 While this wine is abundantly rich and flavorful, it is defined by its refinement and complexity. Aromas of licorice, graphite, blackberry, violet and French thyme offer a beautiful prelude to an opulent mouthfeel marked by pure, focused flavors of Bing cherry and spiced plum, as well as silky tannins. Hall Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 82 Hall's 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is laced with attractive plum, mocha, licorice, spices and menthol notes. This juicy, highly expressive Cabernet Sauvignon is shaping up beautifully. It should drink well pretty much upon release.

8 RED WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON Cliff Lede Cabernet, Napa Valley, CA 106 This wine offers all of the color, concentration and complexity of a classic Cabernet Sauvignon from Pritchard Hill. The nose displays, rich, vivid layers of dark berry, cherry, and sweet oak, underscored by sage, chocolate and anise. The texture is powerful, with a silky presence that allows the wine to gracefully support its size, and its voluptuous ripe cherry, berry and plum flavors. Faust Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA 109 Dense and inky, the core is a beautiful, rich ruby color. The aromas lift out of the glass with blackberry, black cherry, ripe raspberry and tea leaf. This cabernet is impressive with a fleshy mouth feel and notes of cassis, dark chocolate and ripe berries. The layers continue to unfold throughout a long finish. Order with lamb chops, any kind of beef, or meatloaf. Justin Isoceles- Paso Robles, CA % Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot. Full bodied with black cherry and classic black currant fruit, complex brown spice of star anise, licorice with cocoa and herbal notes of sweet tobacco and a hint of eucalyptus. The rest is classic Bordeaux cabernet sauvignon - fruit, complex spice, and mineral flavors balanced with guiding structural elements on a long, memorable finish. Hoopes Vineyard Oakville Cabernet -Napa, CA 112 The Hoopes Vineyard site is classic Oakville. The 2012 offering is a rich, deep wine. It is juicy, with layers of dark cassis, blackberry and cherry as well as elements of cola, baking spices, leather and graphite. This wine opens up and pops in the mouth with complexity on the nose, but freshness on the palate. Wine Enthusiast -95 points! Howell at the Moon Cabernet - Howell Mt, Napa CA 122 From Howell Mountain, one of the best locations in all of Napa Valley. A wine that has black raspberry, blueberry, cherry, crushed rose, smoke, and spice on the nose. These flavors carry through the finish, supported by a rich mouthfeel, balanced acidity and firm but well developed mountain tannins. The wine finishes with supple tannins, smoke, spice and dark brambly fruit. Wine Advocate 93 Points Caymus Special Selection - Napa Valley, CA 190 Caymus Special Selection is the flagship wine of the Wagner family and is comprised of the very best barrels of the vintage. The presence of this wine includes fine textural components balanced by an array of flavors including; ripe cherry, dried rose petal, cacao, mocha and cassis. One of the iconic wines from Napa Valley.

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10 RED WINES IMPORTED RED WINES Gilles Robin Papillon Crozes-Hermitage - Rhone Valley, France 54 Bright purple. Distinct dark fruit and floral aromas abound, with hints of dark chocolate and smoked meat. Spicy blackberry and cherry compote. A rich but energetic wine that works well with spicy meats, barbeque and steak. Château Musar - Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 78 and supple spiciness. An iconic wine from one of the great winemakers. This is a wine that you will see on restaurant wine lists in places like The French Laundry in Napa. In youth, Chateau Musar Reds are dense and richly-textured, with intense baked fruit characters: plums, cranberries, cherries, figs and dates. Cabernet Sauvignon lends black fruit flavors; Rhône grapes Cinsault and Carignan contribute fragrance (violets; pepper) MERLOT Sebastiani Merlot - Sonoma, CA 10 / 41 A dark garnet and reddish wine that combines black cherries, black tea, coconut, toffee, and light oak. The palate is rich & soft with layers of dark cherry, ripe fruit and lingering tea-like flavors. Enjoy this wine alongside a wide array of dishes, including pasta, salami, grilled steak and lamb. DOMESTIC REDS & RED BLENDS Steltzner Claret (Cabernet Blend) - Napa Valley, CA 10.5 / 39 Classic Bordeaux style blend with just enough Merlot and Petit Verdot to give the mostly (65%) Cabernet Sauvignon finesse and grace. Aromas of rich ripe fruit, raspberry jam, hints of cedar box on the finish. One of the best value Cabernets on our wine list! Fess Parker The Big Easy - Santa Barbara, CA 12.5 / 48 Notes of blackberry, plum, smoked meat, acacia flower, vanilla and pepper are found on the nose along with flavors of blueberry, blackberry, dark chocolate, black cherry, all spice and vanilla. Joel Gott/ Orin Swift Shatter Red Blend 48 It boasts succulent dark fruits and ripe stewed cherries neatly framed by soft french oak. The wine has a rich mid-palate with great structure and acidity. Well-knit tannins round out a long finish that lasts nearly half a minute. Enjoy with your grilled favorites.

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