The White List $7 Glass/$28 Bottle Clean Slate Riesling (Germany) Clean Slate offers up basic apple and citrus flavors. Hints of crushed stone and spring flowers elevate it above the ordinary, as does the mouthwatering finish of this off-dry wine." $8 Glass/$32 Bottle Boordy Riesling (Maryland) Classic Riesling aromas of honeysuckle, citrus and apricots are followed by mouthwatering acidity that perfectly balances the sweetness. Suggested foods include sushi, Indian & Asian cuisine. $40 Bottle Willm Riesling (France) From Alsace this is a light-bodied, floral Riesling, with crisp, tangy acidity and pretty flavors of peach, apricot, Fuji apple & anise. A well-balanced crowd-pleaser, with a lingering note of lemon zest. $38 Bottle Domaine Les Salices Viognier (France) A classic example of Viognier, with rich floral aromas that should please the crowd. The nose lives up to its reputation, with roses, orange, fruit & flowers. The mouth feel does as well; impressively balanced. $40 Bottle Lurton Pinos Gris (Argentina) A perfect summer wine, the kind that evokes memories of past picnics and laying in the sun. The nose is flooded with citrus notes of lemons & oranges, exactly what we crave in the heat. The mouth feel is almost prickly, similar to a Vino Verde wine. $8 Glass/$32 Bottle Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio (Italy) Bright floral nose with flavors of ripe stone fruit, honeysuckle & pear. Medium bodied with clean, refreshing acidity and a lingering, vibrant fruit finish. Pairs well with shrimp & other seafood.
$8 Glass/$32 Bottle Ecco Domani Delle Venezie Moscato (Italy) The small-berried Moscato Bianco grape forms the base of this wine along with the sweet Moscato Giallo. Lovely aromas of peach, apricot & mandarin orange entice the nose, while the slightly sparkling off-dry palate has bright acidity to make this wine so refreshing. $7 Glass/$28 Bottle Barefoot Moscato (USA) Deliciously sweet and light with lush fruity aromas. Hints of citrus skip across flavors of juicy peach and ripe apricots. A bright, crisp finish dances in at the end. A bit sweeter than most Rieslings. $8 Glass/$32 Bottle Starborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) This wine has layers of citrus and tropical fruit with hints of fresh green characters, which make the wine a true expression of the Marlborough region. Flavors of passion fruit, guava and kiwi layered over a citrus framework culminate in a crisp, approachable palate. $45 Bottle Smokestack Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) Long summer days and cool autumn nights allow accumulation of intense flavors and aromatics. Displays gooseberry characters complemented by a long, elegant finish. $8 Glass/$32 Bottle William Hill Chardonnay (California) Napa Valley Chardonnay reveals elegant aromas of creamy vanilla, honeysuckle and ripe fruit of white peach & pear. This wine is full bodied and rich with refined acidity that is maintained through the intense fruit & vanilla focused finish. $7 Glass/$28 Bottle Jekel Chardonnay (California) From Monterey County. Aromas in deep layers of ripe red apple, pineapple, banana, peaches & coconut, with toppings of light smoke & toasty notes from the new oak. Medium-full wine has crisp acidity, with a smooth, rich mouth feel and flavors of pear, apple, pineapple topped by hints of clove spice.
The Red List $13 Glass/$45 Bottle MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir (California) This wine possesses an expressive fruit character, exhibiting bright aromas of blue and red fruits of cherry, ripe blueberries & dark current. The flavors are melded together with earthy notes, balanced perfectly with the nuance of sweet vanilla from the oak aging. $8 Glass/$32 Bottle Mirassou Pinot Noir (California) The wine is dry, silky & spicy, and surprisingly rich, with flavors of raspberry & cherry pie filling." Mirassou has been growing grapes and crafting wine in California since 1854, earning the family the proud distinction of being America's oldest winemaking family. $7 Glass/$28 Bottle Alamos Red Blend (Argentina) This Red Blend has juicy dark cherry flavors from the Bonarda grape, lively strawberry nuances from Tempranillo, which both marry well with the dark plum flavors of Malbec. Warm brown spice notes and a rich mouth feel make this a bold but very approachable wine. $7 Glass/$28 Bottle Alamos Malbec (Argentina) Wild aromas of blueberry, game, leather & coffee. Sweet, plush and seamless, with deep dark cherry and blackberry flavors with hints of brown spice and vanilla. A long finish and firm tannins make this Malbec unforgettable. $42 Bottle Diseno Malbec (Argentina) Diseno is a unique old-vine style malbec which delivers ripe mountain fruit, subtle tannins, and complex character. Deep purple in color with a crimson luster, the bouquet of violets & cherry blossoms unfolds to a hint of tobacco. Explosive flavors of earthy blueberry & rich chocolate are robust with well-balanced acidity.
$14/$47 Rodney Strong Merlot Sonoma County (California) Plum & blueberry flavors with a touch of dried herbs predominate in this soft, rich, mouth filling Merlot. These characteristics are enhanced by aging in small oak barrels for a toasty, spicy vanilla character & a lingering berry-cream finish. $10 Glass/$40 Bottle Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (California) Rich, complex and approachable, this Cabernet offers ripe black currant, plum and berry fruit with a long cigar box finish. A nicely balanced, easy-to-drink Cabernet that has concentration & finesse. $7 Glass/$28 Bottle Dancing Bull Zinfandel by Rancho Zabaco (California) No shortage of flavor here. Blackberry, black cherry and raspberry mix with spicy notes of pepper and vanilla, making this Zinfandel one of the best things to ever happen to food. $52 Bottle Corvidae Lenore Syrah (Washington) Grown in the Columbia Valley, Lenore has great spice, bright fruit, deep purple hues, and gorgeous texture and is really a steal for the quality it delivers. Pairs well with barbeque, lamb stew, burger or stand-alone. Named after the family of birds including crows and ravens, each bottle is printed with the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe.
The Bubbles List $10 Glass/$40 Bottle La Marca Prosecco (Italy) This luminous sparkling wine is redolent of white peach & honey and offers a touch of sweetness on the bubbly finish." Named for the La Marca Trevigiana zone, located in the heart of Italy's Prosecco region, where it's grapes are grown. $36 Bottle Villa Jolanda Prosecco (Italy) Lighter and less effervescent than traditional Champagne. This Prosecco charms everyone who raises a glass with its delicate fizz and gossamer puffs of pink grapefruit & white peach. Served as an elegant aperitif, it's also the traditional base wine for Bellini s. $38 Bottle Korbel Brut (California) This non-vintage champagne is crisp and loaded with spice, offering creamy apple, citrus & anise flavors that are well balanced with a vibrant finish. Refreshing, with light citrus & fresh pear notes in the finish. $9 Glass/$36 Bottle Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut (Spain) This is your quintessential simple quaff among brut cavas. It's clean, lime tinged and soda-like on the nose with a correct, no-issues palate that pushes zesty apple along with sweet papaya, mango & banana flavors. It's slightly sweet & tropical, but still it holds onto its crisp qualities and dryness. The Blush List $7 Glass/$28 Bottle Beringer White Zinfandel (California) In making Beringer s White Zinfandel, the focus is to highlight the fresh red berry, citrus and melon aromas and flavors, 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.
Only By Bottle (All wines on this list average 90+ points) $72 Bottle Burgess Cabernet Sauvignon (USA) Dense, rich flavors of black & red fruits. Deep, dark & incredibly complex, mouth-filling; slides smoothly across the palate. The core of blackberries, cassis & cherry lead to the smooth cocoa, vanilla & spice finish. This is a beautiful example of concentrated fruit and integrated tannins. Overall a dynamic, lush, vintage wine. A perfect match when served with red meat. $70 Bottle Madrigal Sonnet #63 Napa Valley (California) Dark with beautiful ruby and purple highlights. Boasts great aromatics even with young age. Classic black cherry, plum & cassis aromas blend with perfumed oak and whipps of dark chocolate. Flavors are broad and well balanced, with black plum, currant, cherry, vanilla bean & dark cocoa. The overall impression is extremely elegant, powerful without being over-powering. Detailed, refined and delicious. $45 Bottle Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay (California) The fruit aromas of fresh sliced apple & Asian pear are complimented with citrus notes of lime zest, grapefruit & Meyer lemon and a floral touch of honeysuckle & orange blossom. In the mouth, it is lush, round and creamy with support from a firm acid structure that creates excellent balance. Fruit flavors of lemon curd, lime, Asian pear & baked apple fold into shortbread, candied pecans & marmalade that is touched with toasty oak before the long finish of sweet key lime. $84 Bottle Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (France) Among the most instantly recognizable Champagnes, this Yellow Label is finely made and a fruity well-structured wine. Well-knit and balanced, with vibrant acidity framing hints of blackberry, white cherry, biscuit, honey & candied lemon zest. Offers a lightly smoky finish and youthful crispness.