banquet wine list 2012
Bubbles Domaine Carneros Brut, Carneros, California NV 65. Crisp, elegant and clean with notes of golden apple, bosc pear and white pepper. La Marca, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy NV 60. Light and easy drinking, this sprightly wine has ripe fruits of white peach and honeysuckle while still maintaining a dry finish. Kluge Estate, Blanc de Blancs, Charlottesville, Virginia NV 75. With notes of grapefruit, pear, and a touch of biscuit and toast this creamy wine is made in the method Champenoise style and serves as a wonderful start to any meal Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Yellow Label, Reims, France NV 125. Hazelnuts, peach and hints of vanilla make this richly tectured wine a fantastic go to aperitif. Kluge Estate, Rosé, Charlottesville, Virginia NV 85. Raspberries, Strawberries and a hint of toast make this beautiful sparkling wine dance on your palate Piper Heidsieck, Rosé, Reims, France NV 105. With beautiful concentration, this ripe Champagne is filled with notes of macerated raspberry and strawberry, a hint of cherry vanilla pie and a nice, high acid finish. 02-2012 page 2
Deluxe White 45 per bottle Ca tullio, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy This wine features lemon peel, lime blossom and a hint of orange zest, with nice acidity and balance. Viña Casablanca, Nimbus Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley, Chile Granny smith apples, orange blossoms and honeydew dance harmoniously together to create a beautifully balanced wine. Canyon Road, Chardonnay, California With only a touch of oak, this wine is easy drinking and high in acid with notes of mango and ripe apple. Deluxe Red 45 per bottle Lamplighter, Merlot, California This wine is filled with ample fruits of red and black plum, black raspberry and aromas of dried flowers. Finca La Linda, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Red fruits such as pomegranate, red plum and red and black cherries make a nicely balanced, easy drinking wine with low tannin. Graffigna, Cabernet Sauvignon, San Juan, Argentina Black raspberries, currants and cassis are paired with a touch of leather, mocha and espresso bean. 02-2012 page 3
Premium White 55 per bottle Trefethen Estate, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California Exotic notes of mango, ripe pineapple and bruised golden apple are interlaced with vanilla and ginger. Caposaldo, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy Citrus peel, orange rind, and a touch of white flower make this a very welcoming wine. Brancott, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Gooseberries, lemon peel and lime blossom dance on the tongue with a touch of under-ripe peach fuzz to finish. Premium Red 55 per bottle Anakena, Pinot Noir, Rapel Valley, Chile Macerated strawberries, red raspberries and cherry cola all intermingle to create a juicy, ripe Pinot Noir with nice acidity. Ñandú, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Juicy and jammy, this easy drinking wine has hints of concord grape, black licorice and dark plum. Albemarle, Simply Red, Cabernet Blend, Charlottesville, Virginia Blackberry, black currant and hints of vanilla and dark chocolate make this wine a great choice. Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California Rich, elegant, beautifully balanced, seamless texture with intense dark fruit textures. 02-2012 page 4
Trump White 65 per bottle Bottega Vinaia, Pinot Grigio, Trentino, Italy With a lovely texture and striking acidity, this balanced wine resonates with lemon peel, white flower and lime. St. Clement, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California An exotic Sauvignon Blanc, this wine displays ripe melon flavors, as well as lemon curd, vanilla and a touch of grapefruit; the acidity is well incorporated due to a hint of oak. Frank Family, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California Rich layers of ripe golden apple, pineapple and mango are interlaced with a creamy texture, scents of vanilla, spice and oak. Trump Red 65 per bottle Erath, Pinot Noir, Oregon Red bing cherries, strawberries and raspberries jump from the glass, with notes of cola, ginger and milk chocolate. Tikal, Patriota, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina A mix of red and black fruits, flavors of bing cherry, red and black plum and red apple skin are nicely balanced with notes of violet and a soft and welcoming texture. Kluge Estate, New World Red, Charlottesville, Virginia Currant, black cherry and blackberry fruits are intermingled with dark chocolate and vanilla. Twenty Bench, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California Red and black raspberry, cassis, plum and black currant all come together to make a beautiful, extracted wine with nicely incorporated tannins and a hint of espresso and milk chocolate to round it all out. 02-2012 page 5