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White Wines Bethel Heights Vineyard 2007 Pinot Blanc Estate - Aromas of deep mineral, wet stone, citrus, white peach, and faint grass seed lead you to concentrated flavors of lemon rind, hint of the tropics with good acidity and structure. $14.40 2006 Chardonnay Estate - Smoky pit fruits and poached pear on the nose, with a subtle vanilla quality when exposed to the air. Fresh and juicy, with pliant peach and yellow plum flavors. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, April 2008, 90 points $22.50 St. Innocent's Winery 2006 Pinot Gris – Vitae Springs Vineyard. Intensely spicy nose with orange peel and citrus notes. That spiciness continues into the mouth with pear, apple and citrus flavors. It is very textural in the mouth. Completely dry, it is a great match for Asian-influenced foods, appetizers, and fish entrees. $17.10 Chalone Vineyard (Monterey County) 2005 Chardonnay – This is a fine and delicate wine with aromas of stone fruit, vanilla, and hazelnut. The acidity is firm and bright. The wine possesses a great deal of minerality making this an age-worthy Chardonnay. But, hey, why wait! It's definitely drinkable now. Its rich flavors, distinctive minerality and crisp acidity make it a very versatile wine $24.50 2004 Pinot Blanc - This Pinot Blanc was whole-cluster pressed with no crushing or destemming of the grapes. Leaving the wine on the lees adds the signature hazelnut character typical of white wines from this winery, which builds roundness and finish. This lovely wine offers bright flavors of crisp apple and brioche. It has a wonderful smooth and creamy texture, medium to full body and balanced acidity. Enjoy it on its own as an aperitif before a meal to prepare your palate for a lovely summer's meal. $22.00 Folie a Deux Menage a Trois 2006 White Blend - This white is a trip to the islands without the worry of sunburn or bugs. It's undeniably fruity and unabashedly easy. It's meant to be quaffed, not analyzed. Citrus and tropical fruit flavors with crisp acidity, dare I say it's refreshing? With food or without, alone or with friends. This Menage à Trois white marries Chardonnay, Muscat and Chenin Blanc. The Chardonnay is rich and firm, the Muscat is wild and exotic and the Chenin Blanc is soft and supportive. Together they make the perfect threesome. $10.50 Parducci (1st U.S. Carbon Neutral Winery) 2006 Pinot Grigio – A few weeks ago, I recommended Parducci's petit syrah – and ended up getting raves! So thought we'd venture into their white arena. This Pinot Grigio was fermented entirely in stainless steel to preserve the wine's crisp, racy fruitiness. It bares lemon cream, grapefruit and jasmine aromas with hints of lime and clove. In the mouth, creamy citrus flavors yield to a tart, lingering finish. Great accompaniment to Caprese salad, sushi or risotto. $10.50 J. Hofstatter Winery (Italian) 2005 Pinot Grigio De Vite - Straw yellow with hints of green, bright aromas of fresh apples, grass, and lemon with a hint of vanilla, balancing acidity, and a lively, mineral driven finish. $17.00 Natalie's Estate Winery Rock Horse Ranch, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley (2007) - Crisp hints of apple and melon with a touch of lemon zest, on a light, clean finish. (An un-oaked Chardonnay) $15.50 Owen Roe Winery Crawford-Beck Vineyard Pinot Gris (2007) - A complex and wonderfully aromatic wine. This is a PERFECT summer wine. Crisp, clean with a hint of melon, predominated by ripe apple and pear. Yum. $19.00 Riesling – DuBrul Vineyard ( 2007) - No cellar is complete without this exceptional Riesling that will age beautifully for at least twenty years. Naturally high in acidity, it is balanced and crisp at 1.5% residual sugar. Excellent with Asian fare or simply served chilled on a warm day. $20.00 Ironstone Cellars Viognier (2005) - Yummy is all I can say. Melon, tropical fruit nose with a well-rounded flavor of white peach, melon and a hint of pineapple. $10.00 Sokol Blosser Winery Evolution (12th Edition) - The 9 grapes used in this wine tie together perfectly, creating a smooth, layered white wine that can hold its own or stand up to just about any food pairing you dare to serve it with. It is extraordinarily food-friendly, from light salads to the hottest fusion-style cuisine. $18.00
Sparkling Wines Argyle Brut (2003 ) Perfect for a hot summer's day (and that will happen, when??), graduation festivities or Mother's Day Brunch. Know someone having a wedding? This is a great toasting sparkling. Order more than 1! $24.00 Gruet NV Methode Champenoise Brut Crisp and full-bodied with rich complexity. A toasty finish from 24 months on triage, complements the sophisticated apple and citrus flavor. Ultra fine bubbles, with a fine bouquet dominated by green apple and grapefruit. $14.00 J.K. Carriere Glass White Pinot Noir (2007 ) This is a “rosé” that was whole cluster pressed with 100% barrel fermentation. The result – crystalline peach color fronting a nose of crisp citrus, floral and musk melon. A perfect summer sipper. $20.00 |
Red Wines Bethel Heights Vineyard 2006 Pinot Noir – Eola-Amity Hills Cuvee. Initial aromas of clove and anise give way to dusty raspberry, oak spice, and plum as the wine opens in the glass. The entry is juicy with Royal Anne cherry, hints of citrus, and firm yet balanced acidity carrying the wine to the finish. $27.00 Cristom Vineyards 2005 Syrah Estate - This dark ruby wine is the third release of Cristom Estate Syrah and the coolest vintage of the three. It has deep, rich, almost sweet aromas of red raspberries, black currants and even hints of blueberries. The palate is very youthful and fruity with a slight gaminess and some Christmas spices as well. This wine will likely benefit from a few years of aging. $27.00 Witness Tree Vineyard 2006 Dolcetto “Remari” - Native to the Piedmont region in Northern Italy, the Dolcetto grape exhibits big grapey, sassy flavors! Its considerable “slurpy factor” makes it a wonderful cocktail wine, while its natural acidity gives it the power to pair exceptionally well with all kinds of cuisine. $18.00 Terlato Family Vineyards 2004 Dry Creek Syrah – Deep purple color in appearance. Aromas of toast intermingled with smoked meats. Flavors of black cherry, plum and currants, with hints of violets. 17 months in 100% French oak, 30% new. Another perfect expression of Syrah. $32.00 William Hill Estate 2003 Merlot - This bottle offers a joyous expression of Merlot. The aromas are a combination of ripe black cherry, red berries and licorice accented by smoky, spicy oak. The flavors are open, bright red fruit in the mouth, with soft tannins and a long, supple finish. $19.00 Glen Fiona 2002 Claret – A perfect marriage of classic Bordeaux varietals - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Syrah. Rich, flavorful and a full mouth experience of dark cherries, blueberries and blackberries with a hint of smoke. 36 months in 20% new French oak, 75% neutral American oak . $28.00 Owen Roe Winery Sharecropper's Cabernet Sauvignon (2006) - Competes with some of the best under $40 California Cabs. Unbelievable price for a deeply rich, perfectly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. Pull out those steaks this summer and sit down with a $19.00 Big Red wine! Natalie's Estate Winery Hillside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley (2006) - D ark concentrated aromatics leading to black currant and spice flavors with a touch of tobacco and smoke, on a lingering finish. $27.20 Pines Vineyard Merlot, Columbia Valley (2006) - Big, rich black fruit aromas explode from the glass into flavors of black cherry and dark plum, finishing with hints of spice. $23.40 Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains (2006) - Savory black cherry and spicy dried cherry aromas on the nose. Velvet enriched dark plum flavors in the mid-palate finishing with polished tannins and lingering berry notes. (unfiltered/unfined) $29.75 Athena Zinfandel, Columbia Valley (2006 ) - Wild Black Raspberry flavors exploding on the palate with hints of white pepper on a long jammy finish. $23.40 J.K. Carriere Wines Provacateur Pinot Noir (2006) - This Pinot Noir is dense red and blue velvet in a glass! The wine smells of black currant, raspberry and smoked game. Big, but balanced, it's an explosion of dark cherry and licorice. 100% barrel aged for 16 months in French oak. $24.00 Parducci (1st U.S. Carbon Neutral Winery) Petite Sirah (2005) - Rich, deep purple, full-flavored dry red wine with aromas of brambly blackberry and dried cherry. $10.00 Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Mourvedre ( 2006 ) - Redolent of dark plum, chocolate with a hint of oak, this juicy Ancient Vines Mourvèdre is delicious now. $14.00 Sineann Abondante (Big Red Blend) (2006 ) - Bring out the steaks! And those cute little sliders! $22.00 |
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