Wine List - Annie Gunn`s

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Annie Gunn’s Signature Cocktails ...........................................................................................
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Wines by the Glass ...................................................................................................................
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Half Bottles ...............................................................................................................................
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Japanese Sake ...........................................................................................................................
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Dry Rosé and Pinks ..................................................................................................................
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Magnums and Larger ................................................................................................................
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Champagne and Sparkling of the World .................................................................................
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Chardonnay............................................................................................................................... 5-6
White Burgundy .......................................................................................................................
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More French Whites and Italian Whites ...................................................................................
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Germany and Austria ................................................................................................................
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Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé Blanc, Semillon, White Meritage......................................................
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Other Whites (Pinot Gris/Grigio, Riesling, Viognier, Blends) and Other Fun Reds ............
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Missouri – “The Country’s First Wine Country” .....................................................................
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Italian Reds ............................................................................................................................... 10-11
Spain and Portugal ....................................................................................................................
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Zinfandel...................................................................................................................................
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Chateau Musar of Lebanon ......................................................................................................
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Israel .........................................................................................................................................
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Red Burgundy, Cru Beaujolais, Alsatian Pinot Noir, German Pinot Noir ...............................
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Pinot Noir ................................................................................................................................. 16-17
Rhône and the South of France ................................................................................................
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Rhône Rangers including Syrah and Blends ............................................................................
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Orin Swift Selections ................................................................................................................
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Argentina, Chile and Uruguay ..................................................................................................
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New Zealand, Australia and South Africa ................................................................................
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Cabernet Sauvignon.................................................................................................................. 23-27
Merlot .......................................................................................................................................
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Cabernet Franc, Californian Malbec and Petit Verdot .............................................................
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Meritage .................................................................................................................................... 29-30
Bordeaux ..................................................................................................................................
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Dessert Half Bottles including Sauternes .................................................................................
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Porto .........................................................................................................................................
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Alcohol-Free Alternatives ........................................................................................................
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Annie Gunn’s Draught Beer Selections – “Beer, the affordable luxury” ............................. Beer 1
Imports, Microbrews, Craft Beers and Cider by the Bottle ...................................................... Beer 2-3
Alcohol-Free Brews by the Bottle ........................................................................................... Beer 3
Irish Whiskey, Single Malt Scotch Whisky .............................................................................
Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados, Eau de Vie, Grappa, Pisco, Rum, Tequila and Mezcal...........
Small Batch, Single Barrel Bourbon, Tequila and Mezcal ......................................................
Updated 04/23/2016
“You write the music and I play the music.” – Famed glassware producer Georg Riedel
talking to Missouri winemakers while we were developing a Riedel shape for our Missouri Vignoles.
Signature Cocktails $10
Basil Grape Refresher
Svedka Vodka (Sweden),
Adam Puchta Norton (Missouri) Verjus, Lime, Grapes & Basil
House “G&T”
Pinckney Bend Gin (Missouri) and Classic Tonic Syrup with Fresh Lime
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Ruby Manhattan
Pinckney Bend Aged Whiskey (Missouri)
Adam Puchta Signature Port & House Bitters
Ginger Smash
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Lime, Mint & Gosling’s Ginger Beer
The Classic Old Fashioned
Templeton Rye, Sugar & Angostura Bitters
Barrel-Aged $12
Tales of Manhattan
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, The Big O Ginger Liqueur & Chocolate Bitters
The Apple of Your I (Indiana)
Starlight Distillery Applejack from Huber Winery in Indiana,
Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Fernet Branca and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
Non-Alcoholic $6
Designated Driver
Lorina Sparkling Lemonade, Strawberry Puree & Lime
Ginger Swizzle
Gosling’s Ginger Beer, Lime & Mint
“One Martini is all right, two is too many and three is not enough” – James Thurber
04/23/2016
~ Sparkling Wines by the Glass (Five Ounce serving) ~
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Domaine Carneros Brut 2011 by Taittinger, Carneros, Napa ~ Luxuriously long finish
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Ville d’Arfanta Prosecco, Cuvée Treviso ~ A beautiful bottle of bubbles !!! That’s it.
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Opera Prima Moscato, La Mancha, Spain ~ Simply five ounces of sweet bubbly deliciousness
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~ Crisp, fresh, dry whites to make Chef Lou’s food sing ~
(Six Ounce)
Sauvignon Blanc, Rombauer 2015 Napa ~ Rombauer’s first new product in over 20 years
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Sancerre, Domaine de la Rossignole ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 2014 Loire ~ Classic white for oysters
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Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek 2014 Sonoma County ~ Sauvignon supplies sexy smiles
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Pinot Grigio, Marco Felluga ‘Mongris’ 2014 Collio ~ Elegant, solid persistent finish
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Grenache Blanc, Groundwork 2014 Paso Robles ~ Exotic orchids with mandarin oranges
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Chardonel, Stone Hill ‘Estate’ 2013 Hermann ~ Dry, ‘sur lie’, aged in small oak barrels
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Clos Sainte Magdeleine Rosé 2014 Cassis, Provence ~ One of the big ones!! Buckle up!!
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Noboleis Dry Rosé 2014 Augusta, MO ~ Lovely DRY pink from our neighbors in Augusta
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(Sake) Tozai ‘Living Jewel’ from Fushimi, Japan ~ Junmai from Japan’s oldest sake region
3 oz $5
~ Chardonnays for complexity and depth ~
Patz & Hall 2014 Sonoma Coast ~ Oodles of Chardness, exquisite value, great class, exciting
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Trefethen ‘Estate’ 2014 Oak Knoll, Napa ~ Liquid sunlight in the glass, outstanding with food
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Ca’ Momi 2014 Napa ~ Their Cab was a great friend for last two years, now loving their Chard
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Louis Jadot ‘Steel’ 2014 Bourgogne ~ Unoaked, crisp, fresh and pure Chardonnay from France
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Pedroncelli 2014 Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County ~ From our great friends in Sonoma, smile
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~ The World of Riesling deliciousness ~
Riesling, Trimbach 2012 Alsace, France ~ Since 1626, totally dry, lovely acidity, perfect balance
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Riesling, Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett, St. Urbans-hof 2014 Mosel ~ Powerful, sweet, balanced
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Riesling, Heinz Eifel Spätlese 2014 Mosel ~ About 6% residual sugar, peach/apricot/acidity
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~ Cabernet Sauvignon, the king of reds ~
Chateau Montelena “Calistoga Cuveé” 2013 Napa ~ Only going to have for very limited time
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Robert Craig 2013 Napa ~ One of the great examples of both power and finesse, luscious
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Round Pond ‘Kith & Kin’ 2013 Napa ~ Graceful, balanced, lingering, approachable, elegant
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SIMI ‘Landslide’ 2012 Alexander Valley ~ SIMI’s single vnyd Cab, winemaker Susan Lueker
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Edge by Signorello 2013 Napa ~ Masterful blending, 9% CF, 3% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% PV
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Brutocao ‘Contento Vineyard’ 2013 Mendocino ~ A family tradition since 1943, great balance
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Hess ‘Shirtail Ranches’ 2014 North Coast ~ Hess vineyards throughout the North Coast
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Shannon Ridge ‘High Elevation’ 2013 Lake County ~ Family owned, bursting hearty flavors
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~ All in the Bordeaux Family ~
Malbec, Luca 2013 Uco Valley, Mendoza ~ Laura Catena’s powerfully polished red
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Merlot, Duckhorn 2012 Napa ~ Possibly Napa Valley’s most famous Merlot producer
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Merlot, Robert Mondavi 2012 Napa ~ Possibly the most famous name in the Napa Valley
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~ Blended reds from any grapes from anywhere ~
Abstract by Orin Swift 2014 California ~ 2014 is a Grenache, Syrah, PS monster @ 15.7%
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Tamarack Cellars ‘Firehouse Red’ 2013 Columbia Valley, WA ~ 11 Grapes, like NFL team
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Colby Red 2013 California ~ CS, Zin, Syrah, PS, Merlot has raised $600K for heart research
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~ Pinot Noir and Cru Beaujolais, full of style and elegance ~
EnRoute ‘Les Pommiers’ 2013 Russian River ~ Far Niente/Nickel & Nickel’s PNO winery
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Spoonbill ‘Rawiri Estate’ 2011 Marlborough, NZ ~ Made/owned by St. Louisan David Eatwell
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Hahn SLH Estate 2014 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ Eight clones, four vineyards, velvety and lush
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Morgon, Côte du Py, Jean-Marc Burgaud 2013 ~ Typically the most Burgundian of the Crus
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Parducci ‘Small Lot Blend’ 2013 California Grown ~ Family-run in Mendocino since 1932
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~ Adventuresome reds you can chew ~
Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Cuvée Girard’, Raymond Usseglio 2012 Rhône ~ “Pape-aliscious”
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PARADUXX Proprietary Red (Duckhorn) 2012 Napa ~ Super-Tuscan style awesomeness
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(Syrah) Crozes-Hermitage ‘Silene’ J.L. Chave 2013 Rhône ~ Chave, the star of top Hermitage
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Zinfandel, Frog’s Leap 2012 Napa ~ Proving Napa Zins have great style, grace, lusciousness
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~ (Half Bottles) Dry Whites (375 ml) ~
Chardonnay, Cakebread 2013 Napa ~ The famed family owned winery in Napa’s Rutherford
Chardonnay, Hess Collection 2011 Napa ~ Natural acidity + fruit concentration
Chardonnay, La Crema 2014 Sonoma Coast ~ One of our most popular whites, easy to like
Chardonnay, Pride Mountain 2011 Napa ~ Bright, focused, fruit & minerality frolicking together
Chardonnay, Pride Mountain 2013 Napa ~ Lush mouth-feel, beautiful balance, another classic
Chardonnay, Rombauer 2014 Carneros, Napa ~ 12.8 ounces of Rombauerness
Chardonnay, Steele, Steele Cuvée, California 2012 ~ Lovely oak, balanced flavors
Mâcon-Villages, Trenel 2011 Burgundy ~ Beautiful white Burgundian fun, maybe for lunch
Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder 2014 Dolomiti, Italy ~ The ideal starter white, think shellfish
Pinot Gris, King 2014 Oregon ~ Lots of fruits, peach, grapefruit, orange and tropical
Riesling, Poet’s Leap 2013 Columbia Valley ~ German winemaking, Long Shadows WA vineyards
Riesling, Selbach-Oster Spätlese 2011 Mosel ~ Appetizers or dessert would be very happy
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford 2015 New Zealand ~ More style, less painful SB from NZ
Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards 2012 Russian River ~ Possibly the ultimate Sauvignon
~ (Half Bottles) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Meritage (375 ml) ~
Bordeaux, Lalande de Pomerol, Ch. Sergent 2008 ~ Prime beef or hamburger, two glasses of fun
Cab. Sauv., Alexander Valley Vineyards 2014 Alexander Valley ~ Merlot & Cab. Franc
Cab. Sauv., Hess ‘Allomi’ 2013 Napa ~ One of our most popular half bottle reds
Cab. Sauv., Plumpjack Estate 2012 Oakville, Napa ~ Absolutely amazing flavors, intense, rich
Cab. Sauv., Robert Mondavi ‘Oakville’ 2007 Oakville, Napa ~ Just a few bottles of this stunner
Merlot, Francis Coppola 2013 California ~ Easy to like from the Godfather’s producer
19 Block by Hess Collection 2009 Mount Veeder, Napa ~ 63% Cab. Sauv., for complex foods
Continuum 2009 Napa ~ Robert and Tim Mondavi’s “post Opus One” legacy of superior wine
Continuum 2010 Napa ~ Only a couple of bottles left. You could have your own vertical tasting
Continuum 2011 Napa ~ Thoroughly wonderful at dinner with Carlo Mondavi at Mike Shannon’s
Continuum 2012 Napa ~ The lasted in a series of great successes for the Mondavi family
Cyrus by Alexander Valley Vineyards 2008 Alexander Valley ~ All 5 grapes with 55% Cab
Opus One 2005 Napa ~ There is only a single lonesome bottle waiting for your lunch
Opus One 2008 Napa ~ 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, smallest yield in 32 vintages, satin texture
Opus One 2010 Napa ~ Aromas of blackberry and rose petals promising its velvety tannins
Opus One 2011 Napa ~ Herbs, black tea and dark chocolate starting with 71% Cab. Sauv.
Opus One 2012 Napa ~ Rich, powerful, seductive, textural richness, silky tannins, superb
~ (Half Bottles) Elegant, Flavorful and Aromatic Reds (375 ml) ~
Barbera d’Asti Superiore, I Tre Vescovi 2009 Piedmont ~ 12.8 ounces of Piedmont enjoyment
Côte Rôtie, E. Guigal ‘Brune et Blonde’ 2010/2011 France ~ Famed, esteemed - Guigal
Côtes du Rhône, E. Guigal 2011 France ~ Enough for two for lunch, or maybe just one
Ornellaia ‘Ornellaia’ 2011 Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany ~ One of the world’s ultimate reds
Pinot Noir, King Estate 2012 Oregon ~ Our fantastic French Dip is just waiting for a sip of this
Pinot Noir, Steele 2013 Carneros ~ Think about a pork or chicken sandwich, or our cheeses
Zinfandel, Storybook Mountain Estate 2012 Napa ~ Dr. Seps, owner/winemaker
~ The Beautiful World of “Dry” Rosé – The “Almost Red” Wine ~
Antica Terra ‘Angelicall’ Rosé 2013 Willamette Valley, OR ~ Formerly of Sine Qua Non, winemaker
Maggie Harrison, fermented on skins for a week, then finishes in barrels on lees for a year.
Blue Rock Rosé of Estate Cabernet Franc 2014 Alexander Valley ~ Complexity and backbone
Calera Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2014 Central Coast ~ Neon Pink, weight of a red, sophisticated
Cardwell Hill Rosé from Pinot Noir ‘Estate’ 2014 Willamette Valley, OR ~ Plenty pleasing pink!!
Crios Rosé of Malbec 2014 Mendoza ~ From the family of rockstar winemaker Susana Balbo
Hogwash (Grenache) 2013 California ~ Our tribute to the noble pig and to the great pinks of France
Miraval Rosé 2014 Côtes de Provence ~ The estate of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, refreshing acidity
Noboleis Dry Rosé 2014 Augusta, MO ~ Lovely DRY pink from our neighbors in Augusta
SIMI Dry Rosé 2014 Sonoma County ~ 82% Cabernet blend from our friend, Susan Lueker
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~ Magnums and Larger: Make Chef Lou’s Menu Even More Memorable ~~ Whites and Bubbles ~
1.5L Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d’Ay 2005 Grand Cru, Dizy ~ We only have one!!!
1.5L Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Yellow Label, Reims ~ A great way to celebrate at Annie’s
~ Cabernet Sauvignon ~
1.5L Caymus 2013 Napa ~ These are very gorgeous bottles of one of Napa’s most popular Cabs
1.5L Caymus Special Selections 2012 Napa ~ Make tonight a special occasion
1.5L Chappellet ‘Pritchard Hill’ 2009 Napa ~ Their most sought-after wine, remarkable power
1.5L Clos du Val 2011 Napa ~ Basic, elegant, classic CDV with its Bordeaux influence
1.5L Franciscan 2012 Napa ~ All five Bordeaux/Meritage varieties with 85% Cabernet Sauv.
1.5L Honig 2012 Napa ~ Wild berries, aromas of plums, vanilla, spice and excellent lushness
1.5L Jordan 2008 Alexander Valley ~ Smooth and siky texture, elegant aromas, classic Jordan
1.5L Jordan 2009 Alexander Valley ~ Like a great symphony, hits all the right notes, stylish
1.5L Mercury Head 2013 by Orin Swift Napa ~ Very weighty, toasted oak, mouth coating
1.5L Ridge ‘Estate’ Monte Bello Vineyard 2012 Santa Cruz ~ 24% Merlot, MB vines, sensuous
1.5L Silver Oak 2011 Alexander Valley ~ We don’t get very many Mags, but we love to share
~ Merlot and other Bordeaux-style blends ~
1.5L Blue Rock 2012 Alexander Valley ~ 72% CS, 20% PV, 8% Malbec, from very mature vines
1.5L Cheval des Andes 2004 Mendoza, Argentina ~ Ch. Cheval Blanc/Terrazas de los Andes
1.5L Estancia Meritage 2011 Paso Robles ~ 56% CS and 32% Merlot ++, intense flavors, long
1.5L Joseph Phelps Insignia 2010 Napa ~ Incredibly inky, ultra concentrated, silky, lingering
1.5L Opus One 2009 Napa ~ Impeccable, silky, powerful, dark, bold and assertive, concentrated
1.5L Opus One 2010 Napa ~ Glorious perfume soaring from the glass, cassis, pencil shavings
3.0L Opus One 2006 Napa ~ Saturated black purple, fresh roses, chocolate and blackberry pie
1.5L Papillon 2012 Napa by Orin Swift ~ Five grape Bordeaux/Meritage blend with attitude
1.5L Papillon 2013 Napa by Orin Swift ~ Dense, cedar, seamless, saturated, lingering finish
1.5L Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’ 2010 Knights Valley, Sonoma ~ One bottle per vintage is ours
1.5L Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’ 2011 Knights Valley, Sonoma ~ Super collectable Cab blend
1.5L Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’ 2012 Knights Valley, Sonoma ~ Sensational, fabulous, opulent
1.5L Pride Merlot 2010 Napa/Sonoma ~ Only one bottle of one of the most famous Merlots
1.5L Ch. Calon Ségur 2008 Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux ~ Deep purple, aromatic, immense charm
3.0L Ch. Léoville Barton 2008 Saint-Julien, Bordeaux ~ Dense structure, ripe, balanced, fine
1.5L Ch. Lynch Bages 2008 Pauillac, Bordeaux ~ We were so thrilled to find this powerhouse
1.5L Ch. Saint-Pierre 1994 Saint-Julien, Bordeaux ~ Superb 4th Growth with lovely maturity
1.5L York Creek ‘Meritage’ 1995 Spring Mountain, Napa ~ Chunky fruit from Cathy Corison
~ Other Fun and Intriguing Reds ~
1.5L Abstract by Orin Swift 2012 Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Amador, El Dorado ~ Voluptuous!!
1.5L Beaujolais, Côte de Brouilly, Dom. Du Pavillon de Chavannes, Ambassades 2010 ~ Top cuvée
1.5L Barolo, Virna ‘Cannubi Boschis’ 2010 Piedmont ~ Intense, ethereal, lovely red fruits
1.5L Etna Rosso, Aitna 2006 Sicily ~ This is our first large format from Sicily, perfect aging
1.5L Langhe, Nebbiolo ‘Perbacco’ Vietti 2010 Piedmont ~ From 35 year vines in the Barolo region
1.5L Pinot Noir, Beaux Freres “Beaux Freres Vineyard” 2009 Willamette Valley ~ Earthy, full
1.5L Pinot Noir, Beaux Freres “Upper Terrace” 2009 Willamette Valley ~ Spicebox, richness
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`“Come quickly! I am tasting the stars!” – Dom Perignon, at his first sip of Champagne
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~ French Brut Champagne, Vintage and Non-Vintage (NV) ~
Grower Champagnes: These are indeed, very special wines ‘aka’ Farmer Fizz
Aubry Brut, Premier Cru, Jouy-les-Reims ~ Mostly 2010 with a solera of vintages from 1998 to 2009.
45% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir and 5% of the ancient varieties Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Fomerteau
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Gaston Chiquet “Tradition” Brut NV, Premier Cru, Dizy, Valle de Marne ~
39% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Meunier, 47% Pinot Noir ~ 25+ yr. vines, apricot, citrus, very fine
(1.5 L) Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs 2005 Grand Cru, Dizy ~ We only have one bottle.
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100% Chardonnay, exotic, lush, super expressive, honey, apricot, orange blossom & white truffle aromas
H. Billiot Brut Rosé, Grand Cru, Ambonnay ~ 75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, refreshing, juicy,
very precise flavors, richly broad shouldered, a blend of vintages all over 10 years old, exquisite!!
Pierre Peters “Cuvée de Réserve” Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, Grand Cru, Le Mesneil-sur-Oger ~
100% Chardonnay and 100% excitingly delicious – same price as Clicquot – do yourself a favor!!!
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Jacquesson Cuvee n˚ 738 Extra Brut, Grande Vallée de la Marne & Côte des Blancs ~ 2010
Jacquesson Cuvee n˚ 734 Extra Brut, Dégorgement Tardif,
Grande Vallée de la Marne & Côte des Blancs ~ Late disgorged, five more years on yeast
Jacquesson Extra Brut 2005 AVIZE – Champ Cain ~ Old vines Chardonnay aged in oak
Bollinger ‘La Grande Année’ 2000 Ay ~ Barrel fermented, 63% Pinot Noir, powerful
Dom Perignon 2006 by Möet & Chandon, Epernay ~ Only 38 times from 1921 to 2004
Krug Grand Cuvée Brut (NV) Reims ~ Simply, the best non-vintage Champagne!!
(375 ml) Krug Grand Cuvée Brut (NV) Reims ~ For self indulgent spoiling!!! Don’t share!!!
(375 ml) Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru (NV) Le Mesnil-sur-Oger ~ 100% Chardonnay
Louis Roederer Brut (NV) Reims ~ Touch of toast adds roundness, lemon, grapefruit, rich
Louis Roederer Cristal 2006 Reims ~ Possibly the most ‘sought after’ bubbles in the world
R & L Legras Blanc de Blancs Brut, Grand Cru (NV) Chouilly ~ Served in many Michelin
starred restaurants in France. They don’t need to sell in U.S., but we were lucky to get some
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Yellow Label (NV) Reims ~ From the First Lady of Champagne
(375 ML) Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Yellow Label (NV) Reims ~ Ready for lunch
(1.5 L) Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Yellow Label (NV) Reims ~ For you and ten friends tonight
~ Spanish and Italian ~
‘La Romantica’ Brachetto, Piedmont, Italy ~ Fizzy RED with berries and perfect sweetness
Opera Prima Moscato, La Mancha, Spain ~ Our favorite Amuse Bouche, bubbly sweetness
Perelada Brut Reserva Cava, Spain ~ Just discovered!! Time to celebrate today.
Secco Italian Bubbles Pinot Noir 2014 Veneto ~ Pinot Noir/Pinot Nero, happy PINK bubbles
Tommasi Prosecco Tenuta Filodora, Veneto ~ A great new discovery in fun bubbles, nicely dry
Ville d’Arfanta Prosecco, Cuvée Treviso ~ A beautiful bottle of bubbles !!! That’s it.
~ New World ~
Domaine Carneros Brut 2011 by Taittinger, Carneros, Napa ~ Luxuriously long finish
Francis Coppola ‘Sofia’ Blanc de Blancs 2014 Monterey ~ Exotic fruits, perfect aperitif
Graham Beck Brut, South Africa ~ 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, bottle fermented
Brut Cuvée 20 Russian River ~ Elegance from the Jordan family! Chardonnay & P. Noir
Kim Crawford ‘Small Parcels’ FIZZ 2009 Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, NZ
Les Bourgeois Brut, Rocheport, Missouri ~ Consistent medal winner, always a favorite
Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley ~ Toasty aromas, ripe fruit, crisp acidity, excellent
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs 2010 North Coast ~ A personal favorite for decades, stylish
Sea Smoke ‘Sea Spray’ Blanc de Noirs 2011 Santa Rita Hills ~ We could only get three bottles
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“I like champagne because it always tastes as though my foot’s asleep.” – Art Buchwald
In the 1600s, Dr. Duchesne, personal physician to Louis XIV lived to be 91.
He believed that “eating a salad every night and drinking only Champagne” led to his longevity
“Three things I shall never attain: envy, content and sufficient Champagne.”
– Dorothy Parker, American poet
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~ Chardonnay – America’s Favorite Dry White Wine ~
Adelsheim 2011 Willamette Valley, OR ~ Lovely shared with Michael Adelsheim and oysters
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2013 Alexander Valley ~ 25 ounces of beautiful Chard
2013 Oregon ~ This is totally loaded with smiles, amazingly easy to like, great sipper
Aubert ‘Larry Hyde & Sons’ 2012 Carneros ~ Incredible history of winemaking @ Peter Michael
Aubert ‘Ritchie Vineyard’ 2012 Sonoma Coast ~ Also formerly at Colgin. Simply remarkable!!
Benziger 2013 Sonoma County ~ Great Sangiacomo fruit, great Benziger winemaking
Bonterra ‘Organcally Grown’ 2014 Mendocino ~ Lightly oaked, this organic white is very fun
Brewer-Clifton 2011 Sta. Rita Hilla ~ Gorgeously woven and beautifully layered
Cakebread 2013 Napa ~ Amazingly popular white from one of our closest friends
Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard 2013 Santa Maria ~ Citrus & a hint of mom’s apple pie
Chappellet 2013 Napa ~ Ripe, fresh, lively acidity, Meyer lemon, apple, butter, vanilla, long
Chateau Montelena 2013 Napa ~ This beat the best of Burgundy in 1976 in Paris
Domaine Drouhin ‘Arthur’ 2012 Dundee Hills, OR ~ Véronique’s Oregon Chablis/Meursault
Dierberg ‘Estate’ 2013 Santa Maria Valley ~ Stellar winemaking from pristine vineyards
El Molino 2009 Napa ~ For Chardonnay purists, complex aromas, rich minerality, very dense
Far Niente 2014 Napa ~ One of the classiest of all Napa Valley whites, stunning in the glass
Forman 2011 Napa ~ Classic Ric Forman style, strong and long, but stylish and elegant
Girard 2014 Russian River Valley ~ Exceptional for quality and for price
Grgich Hills ‘Estate Grown’ 2012 Napa ~ Great balance between ripe fruit and rich oak
Groth ‘Hillview’ 2013 Napa ~ A mouthful of ripeness, perfect oak, great acidity, superb fun
Gundlach Bundschu ‘Estate’ 2014 Sonoma Coast ~ Carneros influence, endless finish
Hess 2013 Napa ~ Structure, intriguing complexity, great layers
Hess ‘Shirtail Creek’ 2014 Monterey ~ 352 acre Hess estate, citrus, Granny Smith, vanilla
Jackson Estate by Kendall-Jackson ‘Camelot Highlands’ 2012 Santa Maria ~ Chunky, oaky
Jordan 2013 Russian River Valley ~ Delicious, buttery, with cloves and subtle spices
Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers’ 2013 Sonoma Coast ~ Blend of vineyards & rigorously Burgundian
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The “The Judge” are at cellar temperature. Please allow time for chilling, if desired.
Kongsgaard ‘The Judge’ 2004 Napa ~ There is only one bottle remaining
Kongsgaard ‘The Judge’ 2005 Napa ~ Old vineyard gives aromatic intensity, concentrated
Kongsgaard 2012 Napa ~ We have not seen this wine in seven years! Only have six bottles
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Kosta Browne ‘One Sixteen’ 2013 Russian River ~ Seven stunning vineyards along HWY 116
La Crema 2013 Sonoma Coast ~ Seamless and long finish, almost exotic nose
Lewis 2014 Napa ~ Cream textured, opulent, very long and very focused, pears and peaches
Matanzas Creek 2012 Sonoma County ~ Heady aromas of apples, toast, citrus, lingering
Merry Edwards ‘Olivet Lane’ 2010 Russian River ~ With pork belly at Merry’s dinner
Mouton Noir ‘Oregogne’ 2012 Garage-d’or, Willamette Valley, OR ~ Crisp, stony finish
Neyers ‘304’ 2013 Sonoma County ~ Bruce Neyers masterful “non-use” of oak, stimulating
Novy “Rosella’s Vineyard” 2011 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ Siduri’s Adam Lee’s SLH Chard
Oakville Ranch ‘Estate’ 2005 Napa ~ Lush and concentrated with extraordinary balance
Patz & Hall ‘Hyde’ 2010 Carneros ~ Citrus and minerals, refined but with staying power
Paul Lato ‘le Souvenir’ Sierra Madre 2011 Santa Maria ~ Silky, zesty, seamless, long finish
Pedroncelli 2014 Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma ~ Superb value from Sonoma since 1927
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Peter Michael ‘Belle Côte’ 2012 Knights Valley ~ Broad fat fruit, orange zest, exotic lychee
Peter Michael ‘Belle Côte’ 2013 Knights Valley ~ Powerful, hedonistic aromas, seamless
Peter Michael ‘Belle Côte’ 2014 Knights Valley ~ Just arrived, but only a couple bottles
Peter Michael ‘La Carrière’ 2013 Knights Valley ~ Minerality, nutty, honey vanilla, rich
Peter Michael ‘La Carrière’ 2014 Knights Valley ~ Came off the truck last week, limited
Peter Michael ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ 2012 Knights Valley ~ Spectatcularly intense!
Peter Michael ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ 2013 Knights Valley ~ Peach, tangerine, honey, almond, pure
Peter Michael ‘Mon Plaisir’ 2011 Knights Valley ~ “My pleasure” with its silky mouth feel
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~ Chardonnays keep going ~
Plumpjack ‘Reserve’ 2014 Napa ~ Bright acidity, creamy rich texture, almond, vanilla layers
Pride 2013 Napa ~ Crisp, lemon zest, green apple, melons, gorgeous acidity, classic Pride style
Ridge Estate ‘Monte Bello Vineyard’ 2012 Santa Cruz Mountains ~ Famed vines! Ethereal!
Rombauer 2014 Carneros ~ One of the true benchmark Cal. Chds., powerful oakiness
Shafer ‘Red Shoulder Ranch’ 2013 Carneros, Napa ~ Long, exotic, mouth pleasing
Signorello “Hope’s Cuvée” Estate 2013 Napa ~ Only a few bottles in MO and we have them
Sixto ‘Uncovered’ 2012 Washington ~ Charles Smith/K Vintners partners, beautifully pure
Steele ‘Steele Cuvée’ 2014 California ~ 100% barrel ferm in French oak, lovely finish
Stonestreet ‘Upper Barn’ 2011 Alexander Mountain Estate ~ Big expressive fruit, minerals
Stony Hill 2010 Napa ~ Amazing wine from one of Napa’s founding wineries, since 1947
Talley “Oliver’s” 2013 Edna Valley ~ Absurdly delicious, greatly balanced, very vibrant
Talley ‘Rincon’ 2011 Arroyo Grande ~ Big time stuff here. Pure texture. Knockout white
Trefethen Estate 2014 Oak Knoll, Napa ~ Mouth filling fruit, impeccable breeding
Wente ‘Morning Fog’ 2013 Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay ~ 50% barrel fermented
Wild Horse 2013 Central Coast ~ Complete, complex and very food-friendly
~ White Burgundy – Classic Chardonnay from France ~
Auxey-Duresses 2014 Benjamin Leroux ~ One of his signature wines, racy, elegant, stylish, classy
Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine LEFLAIVE 2012 ~ Manual harvesting, biodynamic, as old as 1979
Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine LEFLAIVE 2013 ~ Outstandingly vibrant, utterly delicious, very fresh
Bourgogne Blanc, Lucien Le Moine 2008 ~ Blending multiple regions to express the 2008 vintage
Bourgogne Chardonnay, Paul Pernot 2012/2013 ~ Impressive Puligny-like style, bright & elegant
Chablis, Drouhin-Vaudon 2014 ~ Both dry and fruity, citrus aromas, beautiful mineral character
Chablis, Terroir Decouverte, Patrick Piuze 2013 ~ Canadian Piuze loves fuller style Chablis
Chablis, Premier Cru ‘Butteaux’ Domaine Servin 2013 ~ Exciting discovery in 1er Cru value
Chassagne-Montrachet, Louis Latour 2010 ~ I can’t remember my last Chass. Mont under $100
Chassagne-Montrachet, Marc Colin ‘Les Encègnières’ 2012 ~ Vines dating back to 1970
Corton-Charlemagne, Louis Latour 2012 ~ Possibly the world’s most famous Chardonnay!!
Macon Milly-Lamartine Clos du Four, Comte Lafon 2012 ~ Foudre aged (oak ovals) on yeast
Mâcon-Verzé, Domaines LEFLAIVE 2012 ~ Mâconnais vineyards owned by LEFLAIVE since 2004
Mâcon-Verzé, Domaines LEFLAIVE 2013 ~ One of the most impressive wines of Maconnais
Mâcon-Villages, Joseph Drouhin 2013 ~ Like standing in the vineyard & biting into ripe Chardonnay
(Macon) Vire Clesse, Comte Lafon 2012 ~ Vines up to 75 years from this historic hillside property
Meursault, Moillard 2012 ~ Le vignoble trouve son excellence sur des marnes calcaires
Meursault-Blagny, Ch. de Blagny, Louis Latour 2011 ~ Intense nose, very famous property
Pouilly-Fuissé, Joseph Drouhin 2013 ~ A very nice expression of the fruity/floral character of PF
Pouilly-Fuissé, Clos de France, Roger Lassarat 2012 ~ For Chef Lou’s incredible seafood
Puligny-Montrachet, Champs Gain, Lucien Le Moine 2008 ~ Mouth coating, seductive texture
Puligny-Montrachet, Clavoillon, Domaine LEFLAIVE 2012 ~ Think of this as a baby “Batard”
Puligny-Montrachet, Les Combettes, Domaine LEFLAIVE 2013 ~ We only get one, here it is
Puligny-Montrachet, Les Demoiselles, Domaine Amiot Guy 2011 ~ ¾ acre of 40+ year vines
Puligny-Montrachet, La Garenne, Domaine Duc de Magenta, Louis Jadot 2010 ~ Generous
Puligny-Montrachet, Les Pucelles, Domaine LEFLAIVE 2012 ~ Round, sensual, impressive
Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine LEFLAIVE 2013 ~ This and Chef Lou’s fish, spoil yourself
Puligny-Montrachet, Paul Pernot 2012/2014 ~ One of our favorite producers of beautiful Puligny
Rully, Joseph Drouhin 2012 ~ A wine full of charm! Fresh and elegant, nearly Côte d’Or style
Saint-Aubin, Domaine Sylvain Langoureau 2009 ~ Located between Chassagne and Puligny
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~ More French Whites – Alsace, Bordeaux, Loire and the South of France ~
~ Alsace including two reds ~
Gewurztraminer, Domaine Ehrhart Grand Cru Hengst 2009 ~ Apricots, orange liqueur, fresh
Hugel Pinot Noir ‘Jubilee Hugel’ 2007 ~ Mostly from vineyards over 40 years old, only one left
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Pinot Blanc, Trimbach 2013 ~ Crisp and fresh, one of the great values in flavorful dry whites
Pinot Noir, Réserve Personnelle, Trimbach 2012 ~ A rarity made only a few times per decade
Riesling, Trimbach 2012 ~ Incredible dry Rieslings from Trimbach, since 1626
Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile, Trimbach 2007 ~ Penetrating minerality, citrus, herbal, fresh
~ Bordeaux Blanc, the world of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc ~
Bordeaux, Château Lamothe de Haux 2014 ~ Semillon (round),S. Blanc (elegant), Muscadelle
~ Loire ~
Pouilly-Fumé ‘Genetin’, Domaine Tinel-Blondelet 2012 ~ Elegant minerality, citrus, round
Quarts de Chaume, Domaine des Baumard 2002 ~ Unbelievably complex dessert wine
Sancerre, Sancerre, Domaine de la Rossignole 2014 Loire ~ Classic white for beautiful oysters
Savennieres, Domaine des Baumard 2010 ~ Chenin Blanc on steroids – very flavorful
Vouvray, Champalou 2013 ~ The excellence of Kermit Lynch selections, think about our shrimp
Vouvray, Domaine Pichot ‘ Domaine Le Peu de la Moriette’ 2011 ~ The sweet-tart of whites
~ Rhône and the South of France ~
Hermitage Blanc, Chave 2004 ~ The amazing combination of huge power and finesse
Hermitage Blanc, Chave 2005 ~ Super intense, extraordinary, remarkable, a privilege
Hermitage Ex-Voto Blanc, E. Guigal 2005 ~ Guigal’s “over the top” complex white
Saint-Joseph Blanc, Celeste J. L. Chave 2008 ~ Stunning Marsanne from rock star Chave
Saint-Joseph Blanc, Lieu Dit Blanc, Guigal 2010 ~ Outstanding vineyard, oak aged, very full
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~ Italian Whites – Perfect for Appetizers and Lighter Entrees ~
~ Friuli Venezia Giulia ~
Friulano (Tocai) ‘Adriatico’ Bastianich 2012 Colli Orientali del Friuli ~ Big bang for the buck, lush
Pinot Grigio, Dorigo 2014 Friuli ~ Elegant tropical beginning, powerfully persistent finish3
Pinot Grigio, Marco Felluga 2014 Collio ~ Very impressive, from the iconic Marco Felluga
~ Piedmont/Piemonte ~
Gavi, La Scolca ‘Bianco Secco’ 2012 ~ You need to taste how amazing great Gavi can be
~ Trentino – Alto Adige ~
Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella 2011 Alto Adige, Valle Isarco ~ Like Alsace with an Italian accent
Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder 2012 Dolomiti IGT ~ What Pinot Grigio is about, crisp, refreshing
~ Tuscany/Toscana ~
Nemorino White, I Giusti & Zanza 2013 Toscana IGT ~ 50% Trebbiano, 50% Semillon, French oak
~ The Versatile Wines of Germany and Austria ~
~ Austria ~
Grüner Veltliner, Nigl 2013 Kremser, Freiheit. Austria ~ Apple and mineral flavors
~ The Great Rieslings of Germany ~
QBA, Piesporter Michelsberg, Selbach 2013 Mosel ~ Consistently popular at Annie’s & SHM
Kabinett, Baron K’ from Knyphausen Estate 2011 Rheingau ~ Perfect with AG’s shrimp
Kabinett, Ockfener Bockstein, St. Urbans-hof 2014 Mosel ~ Why Riesling is one of the best grapes!!
Kabinett, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Heribert Kerpen 2011 Mosel ~ The famed sundial vineyard
Kabinett, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Weingut Studert Prüm –Maximinhof 2008 Mosel ~ Oysters
Spätlese, Heinz Eifel 2014 Mosel ~ About 6% residual sugar balanced with beautiful acidity
“A waltz and a glass of wine invite an encore” – Johann Strauss
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~ Sauvignon Blanc/Fume Blanc/Semillon/White Meritage – Perfect Complements to Seafood ~
Arietta ‘On the White Keys’ 2006 ~ Barrel fermented Sauv. Blanc and Semillon, superconcentrated
Cakebread 2013 Napa ~ A pleasantly clean, dry and medium-bodied wine
Duckhorn 2013 Napa ~ Gorgeous fruit with a pleasing, long, dry finish
Honig 2014 Napa ~ Cold fermented, lightly oak aged, think about grilled fish or Asian dishes
Matanzas Creek 2014 Sonoma County ~ A great favorite on a recent visit to Sonoma, fantastic
Medlock Ames 2013 Bell Mountain, Alexander Valley ~ One of my top whites on my August trip
Merry Edwards 2012 Russian River ~ “Strutting its stuff in a sophisticated and stylish fashion”
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Peter Michael ‘ĽAprès-Midi’ 2014 Sonoma County ~ Possibly America’s finest Sauvignon Blanc
Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc ‘Oakville’ 2013 Napa ~ New vineyard designate with exciting flavors
Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc Reserve 2009 Napa ~ 100% from the historic To-Kalon Vineyard
Signorello ‘Seta’ Estate 2013 Napa ~ 58% Semillon, 42% SBlanc, we have the only bottles in MO
Silverado ‘Miller Ranch’ 2013 Napa ~ Consistency is the badge of success. What a crowd pleaser!
SIMI 2014 Sonoma County ~ 5% Semillon adds some body to this lively citrus, melon, crisp
Star Lane 2013 Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara ~ The Dierberg family’s lovely SB in SB
Tamber Bey ‘Mello Vineyard’ 2014 Yountville, Napa ~ Barrels made from Acacia wood, yummy
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~ Other Distinctive White Wines of the West Coast and Sake – Perfect for spicy dishes ~
Tozai Living Jewel Sake Junmai ~ Historic sake brewery in southern Japan, think salads and apps
Albarino, Bonny Doon 2013 Central Coast ~ Rare outside Iberia, creates images of coastal Spain
Albarino, Peter Franus 2014 Napa ~ Napa rarity, amazing dry white from PF, only 12 btls
Conundrum (Caymus) 2013 California ~ Lush multi-grape blend, one of our most popular wines
Evolution, Sokol Blosser 18th Edition, American (Oregon) ~ Soft, aromatic, supple, fresh and lively
Gewürztraminer, Gundlach Bundschu 2013 Estate Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ~ With anything!!!
Gewurztraminer, Novy 2010 Russian River ~ The gorgeous aperitif for our Siduri/Novy dinner
Gewürztraminer, Thomas Fogarty 2009 Monterey ~ Exotic floral aromatics, tropical fruits
~ Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio/Pinot Blanc ~
Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc, Au Bon Climat 2013/2014 Santa Barbara ~ Very lovable PNO blend
Pinot Gris, King 2014 Oregon ~ It is almost impossible to not this the incredibly friendly white
Pinot Gris, Maldonado ‘Los Olivos’ 2012 Napa ~ Rare Latino owned and rare because Napa PG
Pinot Grigio, Pepi 2013 California ~ One of the leaders in great value Pinot Grigio from California
~ Riesling ~
Chateau Montelena 2013 Potter Valley ~ Very dry Alsatian style, just waiting for our fish, or anything
DRY, Fox Run 2012 Finger Lakes, New York ~ Reknowned Finger Lakes, stunning!
Stone Cap 2012 Columbia Valley, WA ~ Lightly sweet, breezy, fun, zippy, estate grown
“Dry” Trefethen 2012 Oak Knoll, Napa ~ The current release of this perfect aperitif
~ Viognier and Rhone Whites ~
Côtes-de-Coast 2013 by Sans Liege, Central Coast ~ 49% Vio, 27% Rous, 15% GB, 9% Marsanne
Davis Family ‘Cuvée Luke’ 2008 Sierra Foothills ~ 49% Roussanne, 37% Marsanne, 14% Viognier
Grenache Blanc, (Sans Liege) Groundwork 2014 Paso Robles ~ Gonna have some fun tonight
Viognier, Alban 2012 Central Coast ~ Pefect summer day, aromas of fresh peaches and honeysuckle
Viognier, Calera 2013 Mt. Harlan, Central Coast ~ From their famed Mt. Harlan vineyard
Viognier, Darioush 2014 Napa ~ Expressive, eclectic, sumptuous, intense and just damn delicious
Viognier, Miner ‘Simpson’ 2012 Madera, California ~ Vibrant, tropical, lovely acidity, balance
Viognier, Pride 2014 Sonoma County ~ Texture, depth, spice, layers and nuanced flavors
~ Red Wines from Other Grapes and Other Places – Try something different tonight ~
Ca’ Momi Rosso di Napa 2103 Napa ~ Have you ever seen a delicious Napa red for $20 ???!!!
Conundrum Red 2012 California ~ Blend of unknown number of unknown grapes from Caymus
Leon Millot, Novy Family Winery 2008 Willamette Valley, OR ~ Our first non-MO hybrid, fun
Banshee ‘Mordecai’ 2013 California ~ Three partners, nine grapes, comfort red on steroids
‘Saved’ Red Wine 2012 California ~ Nine grapes, Nine regions, a red with a BIG personality
‘Shebang’ Red Wine by Bedrock Wine Co., Eighth Cuvée, California ~ Includes 100+ year Zin
Tamarack Firehouse Red 2013 Columbia Valley, WA ~ 11 grapes playing like an NFL team
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~ Dry White Wines ~
Chardonel, Adam Puchta 2012 Hermann ~ Very lightly oaked, this hybrid of Chardonnay and Seyval
Blanc shows the apple/pear character of Chardonnay with the beautiful acidity of Seyval.
Chardonel, Augusta 2013 Augusta ~ Chardonel is the love child from the marriage of
Chardonnay and Seyval Blanc. Fresh clean apple/citrus flavors, beautifully dry and flavorful.
Seyval Blanc, Noboleis 2013 Augusta ~ The driest white made at Noboleis, our friends at the Nolan family’s
winery west of Augusta. Think of taking a drive to visit our many wineries along Highway 94
Vidal Blanc, Augusta 2014 Estate, Augusta ~ Beautiful dry and crisp style which will remind you of the
fresh whites of Italy or Southern France. Gold Medal and Best Vidal Blanc 2015 MO Wine Competition
Vignoles (dry), Adam Puchta 2014 Hermann ~ You may have tried Timmy Puchta’s sweeter style
Vignoles, but he wone “Best Dry White” at our 2015 MO Wine Competition with this .75 r.s beauty
Dry Vignoles, Montelle 2011 Missouri ~ Frequent Gold Medal winner in national wine judgings, this
very slightly off-dry white is a stunning companion for flavorful and spicy dishes.
~ Dry Red Wines ~
Chambourcin, Augusta 2012 Missouri ~ Intensely rich and full flavored dry red with a lovely spicy
complexity. One of the very best versions of Chambourcin produced. Consistent award winner.
Chambourcin, Stone Hill 2013 Hermann ~ French-American hybrid developed in the 1800s
in France. Soft, medium weight, dry and peppery. “Jefferson Cup” winner!! 2015 JC Invitational
Cynthiana St. James 2012 St. James ~ This is the alter ego of Norton: Cynthiana. Not oak aged and
ready for pork, chicken, burgers and lunch. So easy, you could drink this out of a mug.
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Norton, Adam Puchta ‘Estate’ 2005 Hermann ~ Timmy only has a small vineyards for his estate
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Norton, Adam Puchta ‘Estate’ 2006 Hermann ~ At our 2011 annual dinner, this was served blind (no
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Norton, Montelle 2011/2012 Missouri ~ Also known as Cynthiana, Montelle’s Norton is an oak aged,
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Norton, St. James ‘Estate’ 2012/2013 St. James ~ A consistent medal winner in national and
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international wine competitions, Very full bodied, deep, dark red, long finish.
Norton, Stone Hill ‘Estate’ 2012 Hermann ~ Gold Medal winner at the Missouri Wine Competition.
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~ Semi-dry White Wines ~
Seyval Blanc, Augusta 2011 Augusta ~ This was just perfect with appetizers at our dinner at the James
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Traminette, Noboleis 2013 Augusta ~ Full of flavor and full of body, this slightly off-dry dry is
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Vignoles, Adam Puchta, Hermann ~ Made in a lightly sweeter style, for after dinner, or spicy foods.
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Vignoles, St. James 2014 St. James ~ Beautifully balanced sweet style with oodles of flavor. This was
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the Governor’s Cup winner at our 2015 Missouri Wine Competition. World class white wine.
~ Dessert Wines and Sparkling ~
Cream Sherry (NV) Stone Hill ~ “Jefferson Cup” Winner and “Best Dessert Wine” Missouri Wine
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Icewine, Augusta Winery 2013 Augusta MO ~ Capturing the character of the great ice wines of
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Germany, but at a fraction of the cost. The perfect ending to your meal. Also by the glass.
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Adam Puchta Signature Port (NV) Hermann ~ Gold Medal, Missouri Wine Competition. Best
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Fortified Wine, Mid-American Wine Competition. Beautiful silky texture and lovely finish
Les Bourgeois Brut, Rocheport, Missouri ~ Consistent medal winner, always a favorite, and very
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impressive to New Yorkers when we served it with appetizers at the James Beard House
~ The Incredible Red Wines of Italy ~
~ Abruzzo ~
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Collefrisio 2012 ~ Almost impossible to dislike this yummy red
~ Campania ~
Aglianico, Terredora Dipaolo 2011 IGT ~ A great hit from our “Crusing with the Chefs” dinner
~ Lazio ~
if you see kay 2012/2013 IGT ~ Mostly Cab. Sauv. With Petit Verdot and Primitivo, owned by 100 Acre
~ Tuscany – where Sangiovese is King ~
Brunello di Montalcino, CastelGiocondo 2009 ~ Great depth and richness from Frescobaldi
Brunello di Montalcino, Castiglion del Bosco 2009 ~ Brunello under $100!!! You decide the value
Brunello di Montalcino, Col d’Orcia 2009 ~ Long barrique ageing, very good structure
Brunello di Montalcino, La Velona ‘Estate’ 2009 ~ Smoothly gliding over the palate, great finish
Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Greppone Mazzi, Ruffino 2008 ~ Lush, chewy, lingering
Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta IL Poggione 2009 ~ Big character with intense aromas
Chianti Classico Riserva, Monsanto 2011 ~ Solid tannic structure, but loaded with cherry & spice
Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale ‘Oro’ Ruffino 2010 ~ Generously full bodied, berries, herbs
Chianti Rufina, Colognole 2009 ~ Amazing value in a mature Chianti, velvety, balanced, inviting
Chianti Rufina Riserva, ‘Nipozzano’ Frescobaldi 2011 ~ Perfect balance of flavor, tannins
(Chianti, but not labelled Chianti) Torrione Petrolo 2011 IGT ~ Yummy Sangiovese
Rosso di Montalcino, Biondi-Santi 2010 ~ From 5-10 year vines from the Biondi-Santi estate
~ Super Tuscan Blends – Where Cabernet and Merlot show off ~
Argiano ‘NC’ (Non Confunditur) Rosso Toscano 2012 IGT ~ Incredible Baby Super Tuscan
Le Macchiole ‘Paleo’ 2006 IGT ~ Cabernet Franc greatness from their vineyards in Bolgheri
Le Macchiole ‘Bolgheri Rosso’ 2012 ~ 50% Merlot, 30% CF, 20% Syrah, smoked bacon, pepper
Luce 2011 Toscana ~ A very new world style. Impressively structured, dense and powerful
Lucente 2013 Toscana ~ 65% Sangiovese/35% Merlot – excellent density, perfect for many dishes
Magari, Ca’ Marcanda, Gaja 2012 Maremma ~ Merlot, Cab. Sauv. & Cab. Franc
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Masseto by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2006 Toscana ~ The other great Merlot is Ch. Petrus
Masseto by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2007 Toscana ~ We get some Masseto, we don’t get Petrus
Masseto by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2008 Toscana ~ Remarkably dense Merlot, opulent, very precise
Masseto by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2009 Toscana ~ Just arrived, adding to our vertical offering
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Nemorino Red, I Giusti & Zanza IGT Toscana ~ 60% Syrah, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot
Perbruno, I Giusti & Zanza 2010 IGT Toscana ~ 100% Syrah flavor, 100% Italian character
Promis, Gaja, Ca’Marcanda 2012/2013 Bolgheri ~ 55% Merlot, 35% Syrah and 10% Sangiovese
Rèmole by Frescobaldi 2013 Toscana ~ Cabernet/Sangiovese, fruity, cherries, perfect tannins
Sassoalloro by Biondi-Santi 2010 ~ 100% Sangiovese Grosso aged in French oak for 14 months
Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ 2012 Bolgheri ~ Their best young wine in years, subtle and complex
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~ Piedmont/Piemonte – Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto ~
Barbaresco, Gaja 2011 ~ The most famous producer of Barbaresco in the world
Barbaresco, Orlando Abrigo ‘Rocche Meruzzano’ 2007/2009 ~ Elegance, sweet & sour cherries
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Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco 2011 ~ Your prime dry aged beef is waiting for this
Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco ‘Muncagota’ 2009 ~ Elegant with a firm tannic finish
Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco ‘Pora’ 2009 ~ Intense, rich tannins and mouth filling
Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco ‘Rio Sardo’ 2009 ~ Medium bodied, silky tannins, long
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Barbaresco, Sori’ Paitin 2011 ~ Velvety, persistent flavors, fabulous with all of our great beef
Barbaresco, Tintero 2011 ~ Kermit Lynch discovery, I could not believe the quality for this price
Barbera d’Asti, Bel-Sit 2001 ~ So exciting to find a delicious Barbera with over a decade of age
Barbera d’Asti, Damilano 2012 ~ Incredible value in a “goes with everything” red
Barolo, A. G. Fantino ‘Vigna dei Dardi’ 2001 ~ Classic Barolo, leather, tart fruit, violets, spice
Barolo, Benevelli Piero ‘Ravera di Monforte’ 2011 ~ Gorgeous discovery by Kermit Lynch
Barolo, Beni di Batasiolo ‘Cru Bofani’ 2006 ~ Mellowing tannins, touch of tobacco, aged for you
Barolo, Casa E. di Mirafiore 2011 ~ Rose petal aroma, flavors of dried cherry and plum, only $75
Barolo, Cavallotto ‘Vignolo’ Riserva 2005 ~ Wonderfully plush, graceful structure, very expressive
Barolo, Damilano ‘Cannubi’ 2008 ~ The first vintage in which they lease 60% of Cannubi
Barolo, G. D. Vajra ‘Albe’ 2010/2011 ~ Enormously classy style, extremely refined
Barolo, Michele Chiarlo ‘Tortoniano’ 2009 ~ Layers of flavors and aromas, silky tannins
Barolo, Paolo Scavino 2011 ~ Impressive blend of seven crus. Even better served by Elisa Scavino
Barolo, Paolo Scavino ‘Carobric’ 2006 ~ Since 1996, a marriage of three superb vineyards
Barolo, Pio Cesare 2009 ~ Classic Barolo from our great friend, Pio Boffa, excellent structure
Barolo, Poderi Aldo Conterno 2011 Bussia ~ One of the elite families of Barolo for decades
Barolo, Sandrone ‘Le Vigne’ 2003 ~ Remarkable development of the best of old and new world
Barolo, Sandrone ‘Cannubi Boschis’ 2003 ~ Engaging personality & great success of the vintage
Dolcetto d’Alba, Sori’ Paitin 2013 ~ Like biting into a fresh Bing cherry
Langhe, Nebbiolo, Produttori del Barbaresco 2013 ~ Declassified Barbaresco, amazing
Roero, Matteo Corregia 2011 ~ 100% Nebbiolo, Estate bottled
Sito Moresco, Gaja 2011 ~ 35% Nebbiolo, 35% Merlot, 30% CS, Barbaresco & Barolo fruit
~ Puglia ~
Primitivo di Manduria, Jorche 2011 ~ Primitivo = Zinfandel, or does it? Either way, this is yum
~ Sicilia/Sicily ~
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Etna Rosso, Cantine Edome ‘Aitna’ 2012 Etna ~ Fruity and spicy, perfect balance, versatile
~ Umbria ~
Prova d’Autore, Roccafiore 2012 ~ 30% Sangiovese, 30% Sagrantino, 40% Montepulciano
~ Veneto ~
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Allegrini 2010 ~ Totally rocked our boat
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Campagnola 2011 ~ An old favorite at a great $$$
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Quintarelli 1998 ~ Two bottles = two special memories
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Righetti, Capitel de Roari 2011 ~ Consistent value
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Speri 2010 ~ Strong, soft and well balanced
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Tedeschi 2011 ~ Oak driven, lovely vanilla, exotic, chewy
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Tommasi 2012 ~ Just ready for Chef Lou’s great steaks
Palazzo della Torre IGT, Allegrini 2010 ~ An enormous over achiever Ripasso style red
Rosso Ca’ del Merlo IGT, Quintarelli 2004 ~ Single vineyard Ripasso style Valpolicella
Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Tommasi Rafaèl 2011/2013 ~ Amazing value, yummy chunky
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Glorious Wines of Spain and Portuguese Vinho Verde, our Iberian Selections ~
~ Vinho Verde (White) Portugal ~
Broadbent Vinho Verde N.V. ~ Classic low alcohol (9%) with a light spritz, so easy and light
~ Jumilla (White) Spain ~
Dry Muscat, Juan Gil 2013 ~ Beautiful with Chef Lou’s seafood stew at our Chef’s cruising dinner
~ Almansa ~
Laya by Bodegas Atalaya 2012 ~ 70% Garnacha Tintorera, 30% Monastrell
~ Campo de Borja (Zaragoza) ~
Alto Moncayo ‘Veraton’ Garnacha 2010 ~ 30 to 90 year vines, explosive, fleshy, harmonious
Tres Picos Garnacha, Bodegas Borsao 2013/2014 ~ Blackberries and strawberries on a new saddle
~ Calatayud ~
Atteca “Old Vines Garnacha” 2013 ~ 80 to 120 year vineyards, just a great dry red
~ Ribera del Duero ~
Heritage Convento de Las Claras 2011 ~ Modern winemaking to the max! Big and proud
Pingus, Dominio de Pingus 2008 ~ I don’t like using scores, but a 99/100 from Robert Parker is good
~ Rioja ~
Finca Allende 2005 ~ 98% new French Alliers oak for 14 months, ripe, layered, complex, lengthy
Marqués de Caceres Gran Reserva 2008 ~ Always one of the great aged Rioja reds
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2010 ~ Smoked meat, leather, cherries, medium weight, balanced
Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2009 ~ Cherry, tobacco & herb flavors are ready for dinner
Bodegas Muga Reserva 2011 ~ Raspberry, minerals, velvety, soft tannins, good intensity and acidity
Ontañoñ Reserva 2005 ~ Gorgeous eleven year old red with layers of flavors, great nose, super value
Ontañoñ Gran Reserva 2005 ~ Astonishing price and only made in the very best vintages
Pujanza, Bodegas y Viñedos 2007 ~ Smoky, juicy cherry, 40+ year vines, French oak, layers of fruit
~ Toro ~
Almirez, Bodega Teso la Monja 2011 ~ Vineyards up to 65 years, velvet tannins, minute finish
“Good wine ruins the purse; bad wine ruins the stomach.” – Spanish proverb
There are commercial wineries in every one of the 50 states.
How many varieties of wine grapes exist worldwide? Approximately 10,000
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~ Zinfandel and Zin Blends – ZIN Happens!!! ~
Bedrock ‘Pagani Ranch Heritage’ 2011 Sonoma Valley ~ Zin-based, like sky diving in a glass
Ca’Momi 2013 Napa ~ The elegance of the easier alcohol (about 13%) of balanced Napa Zin
Carlisle ‘ Montafi’ 2011 Russian River ~ Old vine field blend with Alicante, P. Sirah & Syrah
Carlisle ‘Monte Rosso’ 2010 Sonoma Valley ~ Almost Cab-like but with chocolate and earth
Carlisle ‘Papera Ranch’ 2009 Russian River ~ Opaque, berries, herbs, concentrated, NO 2010 !!
Dry Creek ‘Old Vine’ 2012 Sonoma ~ Silky entry, pepper & cherry aroma, succulent, long
Frog’s Leap 2012 Napa ~ Fun, food-friendly and delicious. Are you a frog or a prince?
Grgich Hills ‘Estate Grown’ 2011 Napa ~ Organic/Biodynamic, with a touch of Petite Sirah
The Immortal Zin by Peirano Estate, Old Vine 2013 Lodi ~ Over 100 year old head pruned vines
Inglenook ‘Edizione Pennino’ 2011 Rutherford, Napa ~ Coppola’s tribute to his grandfather
Joel Gott 2013 California ~ From Napa Valley superstar winemaker, Sarah Gott, great value
Mettler ‘Old Vine’ Epicenter 2013 Lodi ~ A leading producer from Lodi, what Zinners do
Paraduxx (Duckhorn) 2012 Napa ~ Zin, Cab and Merlot playing nicely in sandbox
Pedroncelli ‘Mother Clone’ 2013 Dry Creek ~ Original planting 1904, 10% PS, maxed berries
Ridge ‘East Bench’ 2013 Dry Creek ~ Classic red fruits, peppery style of Dry Creek
Ridge ‘Geyserville’ 2012 Sonoma County ~ Stunning example of Paul Draper’s craftsmanship
Ridge ‘Lytton Springs’ 2012/2013 Dry Creek ~ 21% PS, 6% Carignane, amazing century old vines
Ridge ‘Paso Robles’ Benito Dusi Ranch 2013 Paso Robles ~ Wonderfully approachable, hot year
Ridge ‘Three Valleys’ 2013 Sonoma County ~ 65% Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Alex. V. and RRV
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Saddleback ‘Old Vines’ 2012 Calistoga, Napa ~ Only one or two bottles left
Saddleback ‘Old Vines’ 2013 Calistoga, Napa ~ Made by veteran icon Nils Venge since 1992
(Jed Steele’s) Shooting Star 2009 Mendocino ~ Jed Steele’s hand in superb Zinning value
Sin Zin by Alexander Valley Vineyards 2012 Alexander Valley ~ 35th vintage of this cult classic
Steele ‘Pacini Old Vine’ 2012 Mendocino ~ Planted in 1943, concentrated, black and raspberries
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Storybook Mountain ‘Mayacamas Range’ 2011 Napa ~ Organic grape, depth, structure
Storybook Mountain ‘Estate Reserve’ 2009 Napa ~ Great beauty and sophistication, exciting
Storybook Mountain ‘Antaeus’ 2010 Napa ~ 30% Cab., 7% PV, 3% Merlot, deep, expressive
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Wild Thing ‘Old Vine’ by Carol Shelton 2013 Mendocino ~ Dangerously good, long, lush
“No nation is drunken where wine is cheap, and none sober where the dearness of wine
substitutes ardent spirits as the common beverage.” – Thomas Jefferson
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Château Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
For over 6,000 years, wine has been produced in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Founded in 1930,
Château Musar has become one to the most esteemed wineries in the world. In 1984, when
Britain’s “Decanter Magazine” named their first ever “Wine Man of the Year,” it was given to
Gaston Hochar of Château Musar.
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Musar Jeune Blanc 2009 ~ Viognier 40%, Chardonnay 30%, Vermentino 30%, pears, almonds
Château Musar Red ~ Smoky, leathery with mature ripe flavors and spice. Balanced and very
complex with solid tannins. Some tea and vanilla aromas, coffee brown sugar. These wines are so
amazingly complex and seem to age forever. There is some style similarity to an older Rioja of
Spain, but these flavors are unique. Pair with one of our great aged steaks and enjoy the ride.
Musar Jeune Blanc 2009 ~ Viognier 40%, Chardonnay 30%, Vermentino 30%, pears, almonds
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Château Musar Red 1997 ~ Rich, warm deep cherry, smoky, Christmas spices, classic
Château Musar Red 1998 ~ Leather, raspberry, rose petals, touch of balsamic, herbal, earthy
Château Musar Red 1999 ~ Exceptional vintage, more Rhône-ish style, violets, game, chocolate
Château Musar Red 2007 ~ Red berry from the Cinsault, concentrated cherry, beautiful balance
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“No thing more excellent nor more valuable than wine was ever granted mankind by God.” – Plato
Wines of Israel
COMING SOON
Chardonnay, Barkan ‘Classic’ 2012 Dan, Israel ~
Petite Syrah, Barkan ‘Classic’ 2011 Dan, Israel ~
Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Reserve’ Barkan 2010 Galil, Israel ~
“Noah, a tiller of the soil, was the first to plant the vine.” – Genesis 9:20
Nothing makes the future look so rosy as to contemplate it through a glass of Chambertin” – Napoleon
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~ The Great Pinot Noirs of Burgundy and Gamay of Beaujolais – lovely food complements ~
~ Beaujolais including the amazing Cru Vineyards ~
Beaujolais-Leynes, Château de Lavernette ‘Le Clos’ 2012 ~ Four acres old vines Gamay
Brouilly, Chateau de La Chaize 2012 ~ Subtle flavors of red fruits, very easy to like, famed estate
Chenas, Stephanie Aviron ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 2012 ~ A bit of a rarer wine, intense minerality
Chiroubles ~ The highest altitude of the Crus, very complex and enjoyable very young
Côte-de-Brouilly, Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes, Chanrion 2013 ~ 50 year vines, macho
Fleurie, Domaine Chignard ‘Les Moriers’ 2013 Beaujolais ~ Possibly Fleurie’s best vineyard
Morgon, Côte du Py, Jean-Marc Burgaud 2013 ~ Typically the most Burgundian of the Crus
Moulin-á-Vent, Domaine Diochon, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2014 Beaujolais ~ Up to 85 year vines
Juliénas ~ One of the sturdier Crus, ages extremely well
Régnié, Château des Reyssiers 2011 ~ Pink granite soils, slightly spicier character.
Saint-Amour, Domaine des Chers, Vieiles Vignes, Arnaud Briday 2011 ~ The wine for lovers
~ Côte d’Or: Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune ~
Beaune, Vignes Franches, Nicolas Potel 2008 ~ Powerful, elegant, perfumed, beautiful acidity
Beaune, Les Épenottes, 1er Cru, Domaine Moillard 2012 ~ Sharing vines with famed Pommard
(Bourgogne) Pinot Noir, Louis Jadot 2011 ~ The flavors of all of Burgundy in a single bottle
Bourgogne, Rene LeClerc 2012 ~ Young vines and de-classified Gevrey Chambertin, exciting
Bourgogne Rouge, ‘La Taupe’ Domaine Chavy-Chouet 2012 ~ Vieille Vigne (old vine) excellence
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru ‘Les Charmes’ Lucien Le Moine 2008 ~ Floral, rich, memorable
Chambolle-Musigny ‘Les Sentiers’ Louis Jadot 2010 ~ Elegant, yet full and dense, Premier Cru
Clos de Tart, Mommessin 2001 Grand Cru ~ Muscular, great depth, concentrated, sumptuous
Clos de Vougeot, Domaine Moillard 2009 Grand Cru ~ Dark, tannic, structure, powerful, burly
Château Corton Grancey, Louis Latour 2010 Grand Cru ~ Concentrated, complex, solid core
Côte de Beaune-Villages, Joseph Drouhin 2011 ~ Exciting value from one of the major families
Echezeaux, Domaine François Lamarche 2006 Grand Cru ~ Beautifully structured, intense nose
Echezeaux, Société Civile du Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2008 ~ DRC has arrived!!
Gevrey Chambertin, Joseph Roty 2009 ~ Dark, ripe, plenty of flavor, very well structuRosred
Gevery-Chambertin, Beau Versant, Domaine Moillard 2012 ~ Truffles, cranberry, classic
Marsannay, Meo Camuzet 2011 ~ Freshness, structure, mild oak, some vines up to 60 years old
Morey Saint Denis, Nicolas Potel 2013 ~ Think of your favorite mushroom with your favorite cherry
Morey Saint-Denis, En La Rue de Vergy, Perrot-Minot 2007 ~ Village wine acting like a 1er Cru
Musigny ‘Cuvée VieillesVignes’ Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue 2011 Grand Cru ~ Classic
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru ‘Les Cailles’ Lucien Le Moine 2010 ~ Dark, muscular, powerful
Nuits-Saint-Georges, 1er Cru, Les Allots 2013 Benjamin Leroux ~ Succulent, firm, classic
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Moillard 2010 ~ Tart black cherry, silky, layers, great balance
Pommard 1er Cru ‘Les Grands Epenots’, Lucien Le Moine 2008 ~ Big middle, ripe, fine tannins
Pommard 1er Cru, Les Jarollières, La Pousse d’Or 2010 ~ Deep color, rice nose, elegant flavors
Volnay, Nicolas Potel 2013 ~ Fruity with fine tannins, velvet and silky, the nobility of great breeding
Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru ‘Cuvée Duvault-Blochet’
Société Civile du Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2006 ~ We have two bottles remaining
Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru ‘Cuvée Duvault-Blochet’
Société Civile du Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2008 ~ Young vines blend from DRC
Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru ‘Cuvée Duvault-Blochet’
Société Civile du Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2009 ~ A glimpse of DRC character
Vosne Romanée ‘Vieilles Vignes’ Alex Gambal 2006 ~ Beautiful spicy cinnamon character, 100 cs
Vosne Romanée ‘Village’ Domaine François Lamarche 2013 ~ Rose petal aroma, a great value
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~ Pinot Noir from Alsace and from Germany ~
Hugel Pinot Noir ‘Jubilee Hugel’ 2007 Riquewihr, Alsace
A rarity from Alsace, Pinot Noir. The core of this wine is a vineyard planted in 1966 on the
Hugel family estate. Aged in barrique for nearly 10 months.
Becker Family Pinot Noir 2011 Qualitätswein, Dry, Pfalz, Germany
“Best German Red Wine” Gault Millau wine guide. Newest excitement from Germany is PNO!!!
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~ Pinot Noir – the grape of Burgundy with an American flair for milder flavored dishes ~
Adelsheim 2013 Willamette, OR ~ Like tasting the freshness of the fruit of Oregon
2013 Oregon ~ Becoming one of the great values of Oregon wines
Antica Terra ‘Antikythera’ 2012 Eola-Amity Hills, OR ~ From former Sine Qua Non
winemaker, Maggie Harrison. 516 cases produced. We received only three bottles.
Beaux Frères 2013 Willamette, OR ~ Yummy, luscious, loaded with cherry goodies
Beaux Frères ‘Beaux Frères’ 2007 Willamette, OR ~ Library release from their home vines
Brewer Clifton ‘3D’ 2012 Sta. Rita Hills ~ Strawberry, spice, tea, shoyu – got it?
Cakebread ‘Two Creeks’ 2013 Anderson Valley ~ Dark, lush, earthy, stylish berry flavors
Cakebread ‘Apple Barn’ 2012 Anderson Valley ~ Cherry, blueberry, plum, long, opulent
Calera ‘Ryan’ 2012 Mt. Harlan ~ Ultra premium producer, intense purity, very fine tannins
Cherry Pie ‘Stanly Ranch’ 2012/2013 Carneros, Napa ~ Tons of texture and richness, lush, ripe
Cloudline 2014 Willamette, OR ~ With the masterful assistance of Véronique Drouhin
Dierberg Estate ‘Dierberg Vineyard’ 2012 Santa Maria ~ Great balance and elegance, lovely
Domaine Drouhin 2013 Dundee Hills, Willamette, OR ~ Classic French owned flagship
(Mount Eden) Domaine Eden 2009/2011 Santa Cruz Mountains ~ Selected lots of estate fruit
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Domaine Serene ‘Yamhill Cuvée’ 2012 Willamette, OR ~ Cherries & berries, balance
Domaine Serene ‘Grace’ 2009 Willamette, OR ~ Prized for its intensity, powerful fruit
Domaine Serene ‘Jerusalem Hill’ 2009 Willamette, OR ~ Spice, cherry, very structured
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EnRoute ‘Les Pommiers’ 2013 Russian River ~ The 5th release of N&N PN
Etude Estate ‘Grace Benoist Ranch’ 2013 Carneros ~ An old favorite never fails to excite
Evesham Wood 2014 Willamette, OR ~ Small lots, punched down, yummy plums and cherries
Evesham Wood ‘Le Puits Sec’ 2012 Eola-Amity Hills, OR ~ EW’s organic estate vineyards
Foris 2012 Rogue Valley, OR ~ An old favorite from the very Southern region of Oregon
Four Graces 2013 Willamette, OR ~ Elegant and fruit forward, smooth and expressive
Goldeneye 2012 Anderson Valley ~ Duckhorn’s Pinot powerhouse, sophisticated, complex
Gundlach-Bundschu ‘Estate’ 2013 Sonoma Coast ~ This beauty charmed our socks off
Hahn SLH Estate 2014 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ One of our most popular reds, anywhere
2013 Russian River ~ The stunningly correct Pinot Noir from the famous Russian River
Jackson Estate by Kendall-Jackson ‘Outland Ridge’ 2012 Anderson Valley ~ Burstingly juicy
J. Christopher 2013 Willamette, OR ~ Firm, focused, blackberry, seamless through the finish
King Estate 2013 OR ~ Pick your berry in this one – rasp, straw, blue and a mushroom
Kistler 2013 Russian River ~ Our first PNO from the acclaimed Kistler winery, think Burgundy
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Kosta Browne “Gap’s Crown” 2013 Sonoma Coast ~ Big and rich, dark cherry, seamless
Labarge 2013 Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara ~ From St. Louis Labarge family, IMPRESSIVE!!!
La Crema 2013 Sonoma Coast ~ Reminds me of my very best cherry cola in high school
Laird ‘Phantom Ranch’ 2011 Carneros, Napa ~ Raspberry and vanilla aromas, very silky
Line 39 2013 California ~ Another of our amazing little discoveries at superb prices, overdelivers
Masút ‘Estate’ 2012/2013 Mendocino ~ Impressive new winery from the younger Fetzer family
Meiomi 2014 Monterey 48%, Sonoma County 27%, Santa Barbara 25% ~ Caymus/Wagner
Merry Edwards 2013 Russian River ~ Merry’s classic RR style, her flagship wine
Migration by Goldeneye 2013 Russian River ~ Duckhorn’s RRV vineyards
Mi Sueno 2009/2010 Russian River ~ More “masculine” but with a sensitive side
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~ Plenty of Pinots Populate Printed Pages ~
Morgan Garys’ 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ From the famed vineyard of Gary and Gary
Morgan Rosella’s 2007 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ 10 months French oak, deep, concentrated
Morgan Twelve Clones 2013 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ Power with finesse and loves food
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Mount Eden ‘Estate’ 2011 Santa Cruz ~ Longest lineage of any American PNO, Burgundian
Mouton Noir ‘O.P.P.’ (Other People’s Pinot) 2013 Willamette, OR ~ Just damn good fun!!
Native 9 ‘Rancho Ontiveros’ 2005 Santa Maria ~ Smoky, cherry, mushroom, meaty, black fruit
Nielson by Byron 2013 Santa Maria ~ Single vineyard PNO from Byron’s winemaker J. Nagy
Patz & Hall 2013 Sonoma Coast ~ The magical charm of Don Patz, superb Sonoma Coast fruit
Paul Hobbs 2013 Russian River ~ Cherry raspberry cola aromas, vanilla forest, long finish
Pedroncelli 2013 Russian River ~ Is there anyone else in RRV making PNO this good @ this $
Penner Ash 2013 Willamette, OR ~ Strikingly rich, layered, dark berries, tea, persistent finish
Penner Ash ‘Shea’ 2013 Yamhill-Carlton, OR ~ Perfumed, layered, dense, very limited
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Peter Michael ‘Le Caprice’ (Estate) 2012 Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma County ~ 50% slope
Peter Michael ‘Le Caprice’ (Estate) 2013 Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma County ~ Expressive
Peter Michael ‘Le Caprice’ (Estate) 2014 Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma County ~ Only two
Peter Michael ‘Ma Danseuse’ 2013 Seaview Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ~ Charming, lingering
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Pisoni ‘Estate’ 2009/2010 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ Showing the potential of Pinot Noir
Robert Sinskey, Los Carneros 2012 Napa ~ Red raspberry, dry herbs filling the glass
Robert Sinskey ‘Four Vineyards’ 2012 Los Carneros, Napa ~ A seductive dinner companion
Rodney Strong Estate 2012 Russian River ~ French oak aging gives toasty vanilla, spice
Sanford 2010 Sta. Rita Hills ~ Silky berries, bright acidity, ripe tannins, great concentration
Sea Smoke ‘Southing’ 2013 Santa Rita Hills ~ Beautiful acidity, complexity and elegance
Sea Smoke ‘Ten’ 2013 Santa Rita Hills ~ Always their very limited bottling of their best vines
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Siduri ‘John Sebastiano’ 2012 Sta. Rita Hills ~ Notable complexity, pure pedigree, marvelous
Siduri ‘Sierra Mar’ 2012 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ Very popular at our dinner with Adam Lee
Siduri ‘Van der Kamp’ 2012 Sonoma Mountain ~ Adam’s mastery of Sonoma Mountain fruit
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SIMI 2013 Sonoma County ~ Our good friend, winemaker Susan Lueker overdelivers with this
Steele 2013 Carneros ~ Medium oak, juicy flavors, long finish, Durell & Sangiacomo vines
Talbott ‘Logan’ 2012 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ From their famed Sleepy Hollow Vineyard
Talley Estate 2013 Arroyo Grande ~ Great structure, awesome with salmon, mushrooms
Wayfarer 2013 Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast ~ Pahlmeyer’s Pinot Noir estate
Wente ‘Reliz Creek’ 2011 Arroyo Seco, Monterey ~ Make a morel happy, or a shiitake
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Wild Horse 2013 Central Coast ~ One of the most popular wineries in the Central Coast
Wild Horse ‘Cheval Sauvage’ 2007 Santa Maria ~ Old world earthy aroma, silky and lush
Wild Horse ‘Cheval Sauvage’ 2008 Santa Maria ~ Concentrated, richer, classic, deep flavors
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~ Red Wines of the Rhône and the South of France – great blends, as well as sturdy Syrah ~
~ Northern Rhône where Syrah Rules! ~
Cornas, Johann Michel 2011 ~ Less than 1,000 cases made from the 30-40 year vines, classic
(Cornas, almost) Cuvée Grain Noir by Johann Michel 2013 ~ Young vines Cornas Syrah 100%
Côte-Rôtie, Château d’Ampuis, E. Guigal 2004 ~ Bacon fat, licorice, smoke and a long finish
Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne, R. Rostaing 2007 ~ Stunning accomplishment for stellar Syrah
Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne, R. Rostaing 2009 ~ Black olives, black currants, licorice, benchmark
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Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne, E. Guigal 2008 ~ Depth and concentration, baker’s chocolate, lingers
Côte-Rôtie, La Mouline, E. Guigal 2004 ~ Sweet aromas of charcoal, graphite, lychee, caramel
Côte-Rôtie, La Mouline, E. Guigal 2008 ~ Dark truffle, apple wood, espresso, charcoal, intense
Côte-Rôtie, La Turque, E. Guigal 2008 ~ Cocoa, crushed plum, black currant, warm ganache
Côte-Rôtie, Patrick Jasmin 2009 ~ Very sexy, floral aromas, anise/pepper, very persistent
Crozes-Hermitage, ‘Siléne,’ J. L. Chave 2013 ~ Concentrated Syrah, this was totally amazing
Hermitage, E. Guigal 2007 ~ Body, tannin and pure power, big, blockbuster, backstrapping
Hermitage, Chave 2004 ~ Dense color, enormous nose, huge structure, a chunk of killer Syrah
Hermitage, Chave 2005 ~ Classic Chave cassis, roasted meat, powerful, sensational richness
Hermitage, ‘Farconnet,’ J. L. Chave 2010 ~ The best combo of prestige and value in N. Rhone
~ Southern Rhône with Blends Dominated by Grenache ~
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 2006 ~ Delicious with grilled venison loin, yum
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 2011 ~ Finely turned flirtation with perfection
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau Rayas ‘Pignan Reserve’ 1999 ~ Nose of kirsch, tobacco, lush
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Pegau “Cuvée Réservée” 2012 ~ We could only get three!!
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, E. Guigal 2010 ~ Possibly the best known producer in all of the Rhône
Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Cuvée Girard’, Raymond Usseglio 2012 Rhône ~ “Pape-aliscious”
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Roger Sabon ‘Les Olivets’ 2011 ~ Impressive for quality and value
Côtes-du-Rhone, Mon Coeur, J. L. Chave 2013 ~ Superb value from a great producer
Vacqueyras, Domaine le Sang des Cailloux 2012 ~ An old friend came home, old vine Grenache
~ And the rest of the South of France ~
Corbières, Castelmaure ‘Col des Vents’ 2013 ~ Carignan driven, berries and spice, refreshing
Côteaux du Languedoc, Mas des Dames ‘La Dame’ 2011 ~ ‘The farm of ladies’ supple & silky
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~ Rhône Ranger Red Blends ~
Alec’s Blend, Lewis 2013 Napa ~ 60% Syrah, 22% Merlot, 18% Cab S., hedonistic ripe fruit
Cashmere by Cline Cellars 2012 CA ~ 35% Mourvedre, 24% Syrah, 23% Grenache, 18% PS
‘Le Cigare Volant’ Unfiltererd by Bonny Doon 2010 Central Coast ~ Iconic ‘Rhone Ranger’
The Farm Winery ‘Touchy-Feely’ 2011 Paso Robles ~ 81 Grenache/19 Syrah, Achaval Ferrer
~ Grenache – the elegant Rhône red ~
Grenache, Alta Maria ‘Nielson Vineyard’ 2005 Santa Maria ~ Sumptuous black cherry nose
(Grenache) McPrice Myers ‘L’ Ange Rouge 2010 Santa Barbara ~ Spicy, fleshy, lingering
Grenache, (Sans Liege) Groundwork 2013 Central Coast ~ Robust, structured, abundant
Grenache, Sine Qua Non ‘Stein’ 2012 California ~ Awesome purity, deeply concentrated, length
Grenache, Sine Qua Non ‘Estate’ Stockholm Syndrome Eleven Confessions Vineyard
2010 Sta. Rita Hills
Grenache, Sine Qua Non ♀ 2013 California ~ No poetic names, just symbols for this one
~ Petite Sirah – not really Syrah and certainly not Petite ~
Petite Petit Michael David 2013
Petite Sirah, Black Rock 2009 Red Hills, Lake County ~ Nils Venge’s mastery at 2,300 feet
Petite Sirah, Fieldstone ‘Staten Family Reserve’ 2010/2013 Alexander Valley ~ 100+ years
~ Syrah/Shiraz – from the West Coast ~
Alban Patrina 2012 Edna Valley ~ Simply an amazing mouthful of red wine-ness!!
Araujo Eisele 2011 Napa ~ Complexity and richness with intense varietal expression
(Charles Smith) ‘Boom Boom’ 2014 Washington ~ Ridiculously fun and serious red for the $$$
Gramercy Cellars “L’Idiot du Village” 2009 Columbia Valley, WA ~ With 15% Grenache
(Charles Smith) K Vintners ‘Royal City’ 2008 Walla Walla, WA ~ Super concentrated stuff
Labarge 2012 Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara ~ Owned by St. Louis Labarge family, MASSIVE!!!
Lewis “Ethans’s” 2013 Napa ~ Aromas of violet, pancetta, smoky spice, dense, intense
Nickel & Nickel ‘Darien’ 2010/2011 Russian River ~ Outstanding N&N red!! Berry cherry
Nickel & Nickel ‘Dyer’ 2008 Napa – Carneros ~ Just an amazingly damn good red wine
Novy 2011 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ From the skilled winemaking of Siduri’s Adam Lee
Qupe 2010/2012 Central Coast ~ Magic flavors from the master of Syrah, Bob Lindquist
Shafer ‘Relentless’ 2011 Napa ~ Gorgeous aromatic intensity, loaded with energy, very limited
Shafer ‘Relentless’ 2012 Napa ~ Tantalizing, vibrant, meaty, liquid velvet, very lingering finish
Shane ‘The Villain’ 2011 Santa Lucia Highlands ~ 100 cases, cool climate zing, great ripeness
Sheridan 2008 Yakima Valley, WA ~ Hugely constructed from southeastern Washington
Sine Qua Non ‘Dark Blossom’ 2011 California ~ Another blockbuster from Manfred Krankl
Sine Qua Non ‘Five Shooter’ 2010 California ~ Bright, energetic, persistent, va va voom
Sine Qua Non ‘Stock’ 2012 California ~ We only have one of this enormous bruiser
Sine Qua Non ♂ 2013 California ~ ♂ is actually the name of the Syrah this year
“Wine brings to light the hidden secrets of the soul.” – Horace
“Every heart is ice-bound till wine melt it.” – Herman Melville
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David Swift Phinney’s creative wines are organized into a single section due to the wide variety
of styles and regions which he represents. We are pleased to offer the following:
Mannequin 2012 California ~ 48% Chardonnay, 14% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Grenache Blanc,
12% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 4% Roussanne 2% Muscat. Rich, creamy, exotic, hazelnut, pineapple
Abstract 2014 California ~ Grenache, Petite Sirah and Syrah from Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino.
Wild berries, floral, toasty oak, rich, layered, plum, mocha, very generous but still super value
D66 Grenache 2013 Vin de Pay des Cotes Catalanes, Maury, France ~ Opaque, concentrated
blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan
Locations ‘AR-3’ Argentina ~ No surprise, this is mostly Malbec, with Cab Sauv and Tannat.
At the moment, the Locations family is together with all five wines in stock.
Locations ‘E-4’ Spain ~ Grenache, Tempranillo, Monastrell and Carignan. 10 months oak.
Eclectic blend of many regions, super concentrated, old vines, balanced and distinctive.
Locations ‘F-2’ France ~ Opaque, berry aromas, rich, ripe and easy. Long and clean.
Try to think of this as southern France married to southern California.
Locations ‘I-2’ Italy ~ Negroamaro, Nero d’Avola, Barbera and native varietals from Puglia. Ten
months in barrel. Aromas of macerated raspberries. (I don’t get to say macerated very often.)
Papillon 2013 ~ All five Bordeaux varieties aged in French oak for 16 months. Seamless entry,
broad mid palate, saturated with intense ripe fruit.
The Prisoner 2014 Napa ~ Full and opulent red blend with gutsy, peppery and meaty flavors.
Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat Meat or Cheese
Saldo Zinfandel 2014 Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Amador and Contra Costa ~ 15% Petite
Sirah, Syrah and Mourvèdre with 85% Zinfandel. “Saldo” = “from here and there”
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~ Argentina – Great wines from the foothills of the Andes ~
~ Malbec from Argentina ~
Catena 2013 Vista Flores ~ A great Malbec from the great Vista Flores region
Decero ‘Remolinos Vineyard’ 2012 Agrelo, Mendoza ~ Modern style from an old variety
Doña Paula, Selecction de Bodega 2009 Mendoza ~ Classy
La Posta ‘Fazzio’ 2014 Tupungato, Mendoza ~ Cherries, plums, violets, rose petals, vanilla
LUCA 2012 Uco Valley, Mendoza ~ Fourth generation winemaker, Laura Catena
Tikal ‘Amorio’ 2011/2012 Mendoza ~ Vines over 40 years, 60% new French oak, hunka
~ Other Argentine Reds ~
Amancaya 2012 Mendoza ~ Blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauv., Ch. Lafite’s property
Beso de Dante, LUCA 2011 Mendoza ~ “Dante’s Kiss”is 40% CS, 60% Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon, Susana Balbo ‘Signature 2012 Mendoza ~ Rock star winemaker
Cheval des Andes 2011 Mendoza ~ Ch. Cheval Blanc’s ‘Bordeaux’ blend with Terrazas
Petit Verdot, Decero ‘Remolinos Vineyard 2010 Agrelo, Mendoza ~ A rarity anywhere, is here!!
Pinot Noir, ‘G Lot’ LUCA 2011 Tupungato, Mendoza ~ Burgundy style from the New World
Syrah, ‘Laborde Double Select’ LUCA 2011 Uco Valley, Mendoza ~ Vines up to 50 years old
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Dr. Laura Catena dinner at Annie Gunn’s, Monday, May 9, 2016
Vintner, business woman, practicing physician, medical professor,
mother of three, accomplished tango dancer, a world-wide ambassador for
Argentine wine and fledging author will be at Annie Gunn’s for a dinner on
Monday, May 9th, featuring her amazing wines.
Annie Gunn’s will be Laura’s only dinner in the United States in 2016.
Dr. Laura Catena
LUCA Wines being served at Laura’s Dinner on Monday, May 9th
LUCA Chardonnay ‘G Lot’ 2012 Tupungato, Mendoza ~ 70% barrel ferm., great minerality
LUCA Pinot Noir ‘G Lot’ 2011 Tupungato, Mendoza ~ Berries and leather Burgundian style
LUCA Malbec 2013 Uco Valley, Mendoza ~ Incredible inkwell color, spice and fruit, MEAT!!!
LUCA ‘Laborde Double Select’ Syrah 2011 Uco Valley, Mendoza ~ Cigar leather spice fruit
LUCA Beso de Dante 2011 Mendoza ~ “Dante’s Kiss” blend of 40% Cab.Sauv & 60% Malbec
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~ Chile – Stunning Values, Superb Quality ~
Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Vascos ‘Grand Reserve’ 2012 Colchagua Valley ~ Lafite Chile
Carignan, Garage Wine Co. Lot #47 Truquilemu Vineyard 2013 Maule Valley ~ Outrageous!
Carmenere, Casa Silva, Los Lingues Vineyard 2012 Colchagua Valley ~ The signature grape
Don Maximiano “Founder’s Reserve” 2007 Aconcagua ~ “Super-Chilean” and damn good
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~ Our First Wine from Uruguay ~
Tannat Reserva, Bouza 2013 Montevideo ~ The famed grape of Uruguay, Tannat, great fun.
Their flagship wine. Intense ruby, ripe red fruits, dried figs and all connected with chocolate.
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~ New Zealand – cool climate = crisp whites, fruity reds ~
Chardonnay, Hatton Estate ‘EC2’ 2005 Hawkes Bay ~ Only two bottles left, have some fun!!
Chardonnay, Kim Crawford ‘Unoaked’ 2012 East Coast ~ Ripe, tropical, lengthy, refreshing
Pinot Noir, Cloudy Bay 2012 Marlborough ~ ‘savoury flavours and a ripe supple palate’
Pinot Noir, Kim Crawford ‘Rise and Shine’ 2012 Central Otago ~ Rich, full, luscious, structure
Pinot Noir, Nobilo ‘Icon’ 2014 Marlborough ~ Featured at our January dinner, lovely balance
Pinot Noir, Spoonbill ‘Rawiri Estate’ 2011 Marlborough ~ From St. Louisan, David Eatwell
~ New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc ~
Cloudy Bay 2014 Marlborough ~ The wine that started it all, the flagship
Drylands 2013 Marlborough ~ One of the original wineries in Marlborough, one of the best SBs
Kim Crawford 2014 Marlborough ~ A plethora of fruit flavors (I like saying plethora)
~ Wines of Australia – The best of Down Under ~
~ Cabernet Sauvignon ~
Elderton ‘Ashmead’ 2009 Barossa ~ 70 year vines, voluptuous, sensational, liqueur-like
Yalumba ‘The Cigar’ 2012 Coonawarra ~ Starts out nice and easy, ends up very substantial
~ Shiraz and Shiraz Blends ~
Elderton ‘Command’ 2008 Barossa ~ Freakishly balanced with its high density
Mollydooker ‘Blue Eyed Boy’ 2014 South Australia ~ Dense MD style, sophisticated for 15.5%
Mollydooker ‘The Boxer’ 2014 South Australia ~ Astonishing, rich, smooth, powerful, succulent
Mollydooker ‘Velvet Glove’ 2014 McLaren Vale ~ Indulges your senses, intense, lush, poised
Yangarra ‘Estate Vineyard’ 2012 McLaren Vale ~ A favorite Aussie red
Hundred Acre SYRAH Ancient Way Vineyard – Summer’s Block’ 2007 Barossa, Australia
We had never even seen this wine before we had our 100 Acre dinner at AG with Chris Radomski
~ More Fun Reds from Down Under ~
Pinot Noir, Hill of Content 2007 South Australia 77%/Victoria 23% ~ A collector’s item
~ South Africa – where history and winemaking have combined ~
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nederburg “Winemaster’s Reserve” 2012 Western Cape ~
Pinotage, Barista 2013/2014 Western Cape ~ Bursting with coffee and chocolate and plums
Jam Jar ‘Sweet Shiraz’ 2009 Western Cape ~ Like a glass of Smucker’s, fun sweet
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~ Cabernet Sauvignon – The King of Red Wine ~
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2013 Alexander Valley ~ Merlot & C. Franc = Bordeaux style
Anakota Helena Dakota 2010 Knights Valley ~ The ultimate in stunning mountain CABs
Araujo ‘Altagracia’ 2011 Napa ~ 88% CS blend from their famed Eisele vines with Merlot/PV
Araujo ‘Altagracia’ 2012 Napa ~ Very savory and balanced, 71% CS, intense, rich, layered
Araujo ‘Eisele’ 2010 Napa ~ One of the superstar iconic flagship wines of the world!!!
Araujo ‘Eisele’ 2011 Napa ~ Now owned by the famed First Growth Ch. Latour in Pauillac
Beaulieu Vineyard “BV” 2013 Napa ~ One of the true benchmark Napa Cabernet producers
Beaulieu Vineyard “BV” Private Reserve 2009 Napa ~ Exceptional power, yet still elegant
Beaulieu Vineyard “BV” Private Reserve 2010 Napa ~ Drop dead gorgeous beauty!!!
Benziger 2012 Sonoma County ~ Family owned, sustainably farmed, great consistency
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These vintages have all been recently tasted and have been cellared at Beringer.
Beringer Private Reserve 1983 Napa ~ Totally together after resting quietly in their caves
Beringer Private Reserve 1987 Napa ~ Still has lots of weight, very solid and complex
Beringer Private Reserve 1988 Napa ~ One of the great successes of the vintage, refined
Beringer Private Reserve 1989 Napa ~ From an early tannic vintage, this beauty is mellow
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Bond Quella 2008 Oakville, Napa ~ Raspberry, licorice, refined, superb harmony, very intense
Bond St. Eden 2011 Oakville, Napa ~ Superstar of the vintage! Broad, savory, full, opulent
B.R. Cohn Silver Label 2013 North Coast ~ Super fun from the world of the Doobie Bros.
Brutocao ‘Contento Vineyard’ Estate 2013 Mendocino ~ Hillside vines, concentrated, long
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Bryant Family Vineyard 2002 Napa ~ Powerful palate, great texture, tremendous purity
Bryant Family Vineyard 2006 Napa ~ One of the ultimate collector reds of the world
Bryant Family Vineyard 2009 Napa ~ Bursting from the glass, smoke, licorice, exotic, sexu
Bryant Family Vineyard 2010 Napa ~ From St. Louisan and Napa visionary, Don Bryant
Bryant Family Vineyard 2011 Napa ~ Incredibly silky, polished, very high toned, focused
Bryant Family Vineyard 2012 Napa ~ Lavishly rich, fleshy opulent, multidimensional
Bryant Family Vineyard Bettina Bryant 2009 Napa ~ Bordeaux style blend, very gorgeous
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Cakebread ‘Benchland Select’ 2012 Napa ~ Mostly Rutherford, classic, ripe, enticing, dense
Cakebread ‘Dancing Bear Ranch’ 2012 Howell Mountain ~ Dense, perfumed, concentrated
Cakebread ‘Vine Hill Ranch’ 2008 Oakville, Napa ~ Complex aromas, textured, very long
Cakebread ‘Vine Hill Ranch’ 2012 Oakville, Napa ~ Blackberry, lavender, minerals, cocoa
Cakebread 2007 Napa ~ Dense color, stunning purity, full yet graceful, irresistible, impressive
Cakebread 2013 Napa ~ All five varieties dominated by 86% Cab., rich and very elegant
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Ca’ Momi 2013 Napa ~ Two Italian winemakers giving truly stunning Napa value
Canvasback by Duckhorn 2012 Red Mountain, WA ~ Damn juicy deliciousness, happy
Caymus (750 ml) 2013 Napa ~ The liters are almost gone, but we have 750s for you
Caymus (Liter) 2013 Napa ~ A full liter, one third more than a normal size bottle
Caymus Special Selection 2012 Napa ~ Looks like another great vintage, but very limited
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Chappellet ‘Signature’ 2013 Napa ~ Their flagship wine for four decades from Pritchard Hill
Chappellet ‘Pritchard Hill’ 2012 Napa ~ Ultimate wine from their vines, 14% Malbec, 10% PV
Charles Krug 2013 Yountville, Napa ~ From Napa’s oldest winery, the Mondavi family
Chateau la Grande Roche (Forman) 2012 Napa ~ Ric Forman’s other & more affordable CAB
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Chateau Montelena ‘Estate’ 1999 Napa ~ Penetrating, substantial, another Napa classic
Chateau Montelena ‘Estate’ 2004 Napa ~ Full of the complexity and Bo Barrett style
Chateau Montelena 2007 Napa ~ Ripe plum, blackberry, leather, vanilla, persistent, ripe
Chateau Montelena 2008 Napa ~ Pipe tobacco aroma, caramel, black cherry, superb backbone
Chateau Montelena 2012 Napa ~ Cinnamon, pie spice, leather, wonderful berries
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Cliff Lede 2012 Stags Leap District, Napa ~ Grapegrowing talent of David Abreu, long, velvety
Cliff Lede ‘Poetry’ 2011 Stags Leap District, Napa ~ Minerality, purity, concentration, intensity
Dalla Valle 2010 Napa ~ This is all about power and density. Weighty, thick and pleasurable
Decoy (by Duckhorn) 2013 Sonoma County ~ The“ready for dinner tonight” Cab
Domaine Chandon 2010 Napa ~ Very impressive deuxième vintage from their estate vineyards
Duckhorn 2012 Napa ~ Fragrant, great fruit, chocolate, really beautiful structure
Eberle ‘Vineyard Selection’ 2013 Paso Robles ~ Excellent drinkability from our friend Gary E.
Edge by Signorello 2013 Napa ~ Life on the “Edge” is from Ray Signorello
Ehlers Estate 2012 St. Helena, Napa ~ One of our favorite Napa Cabs for many many years
Ehlers Estate ‘1886’ 2012 St. Helena, Napa ~ From their best vines, just unbelievably delicious
Estancia 2013 Paso Robles ~ Always one of the great reliable values in solid Cab Sauv
Far Niente 1999 Oakville ~ Napa Valley classic with maturity, ripe and expansive
Field Stone 2011/2012 Alexander Valley ~ BV1, Martha’s Vineyard and old Niebaum clones
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Fisher ‘Coach Insignia’ 2011 Napa ~ Soft, sensual, inviting, deeply scented, berries and mint
Fisher ‘Coach Insignia’ 2012 Napa ~ Open and expressive, cherry, spice, 14% Merlot, PV&CF
Fisher ‘Coach Insignia’ 2013 Napa ~ Deep, expressive, terrific balance, plum, chocolate, yummy
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Forth “Rebecca’s Vineyard” 2012 Dry Creek Valley ~ Steep rocky vineyard, low yield, lovely
Franciscan 2013 Napa ~ Every year, it is incredible to see this Napa value
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Freemark Abbey 2012 Napa ~ Densely packed, plush texture, firm structure, very inviting
Freemark Abbey ‘Bosche’ 2002 Rutherford, Napa ~ A single bottle is waiting for your ribeye
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Fuse (by Signorello) 2011 Napa ~ Traditions of old world with the twist of the new world
Ghost Block Estate 2011 Oakville, Napa ~ 24 months, 70% new French oak
Ghost Block Estate 2012 Oakville, Napa ~ From Rock Cairn 30 year vines, classic flavors
Gramercy 2010 Walla Walla ~ Very integrated, silky tannins, beautiful depth, 8% Merlot
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Grgich Hills ‘Estate Grown’ 2005 Napa ~ Very nicely balanced, all estate, 100% biodynamic
Grgich Hills ‘Estate Grown’ Yountville Selection 2006 Napa ~ Some of Napa’s oldest vines
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Groth 2002 Oakville, Napa ~ Ripe stone fruit, dark berries, subtle tannins, lovely with ten years
Groth 2003 Oakville, Napa ~ Lush, soft, nice texture, good fruit
Groth 2004 Oakville, Napa ~ Nice depth, excellent lingering finish, elegant
Groth 2005 Oakville, Napa ~ Evolving aromas of black cherry and plum, very compact
Groth 2006 Oakville, Napa ~ Forward, jammy, smoky cedar, umami and soft tannins, luxurious
Groth 2007 Oakville, Napa ~ Big with gobs of fruit, supple, aging beautifully for you at AG
Groth 2012 Oakville, Napa ~ Dennis Groth suggests a “slab and a cab” (steak and Cabernet)
Gundlach-Bundschu 2012 Sonoma Valley ~ California’s oldest family owned winery, great
Hall 2012 Napa ~ Blend of 84% Cab. Sauv., we have really enjoyed serving Hall by the glass
Harlan Estate 2010 Oakville, Napa ~ Just a single bottle this year, but that is probably enough
Harlan Estate 2011 Oakville, Napa ~ Fabulous backbone, chewy tannins, gorgeous austerity
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Heitz Martha’s Vineyard 2003 Napa (Oakville) ~ Think black cherries, signature mintiness
Heitz Martha’s Vineyard 2005 Napa (Oakville) ~ Nearly perfect vintage, layers of richness
Heitz 2011 Napa ~ Beautiful nose that delivers what it promises, generous, graceful, elegant
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Hess ‘Allomi’ 2013 Napa ~ Very pretty balance, vanilla bean and flowers, full and very fresh
Hundred Acre ‘Ark’ 2010 Howell Mountain, Napa ~ Gorgeously rich, dense, massive,
opulent
Inglenook ‘1882’ 2012 Rutherford, Napa ~ Coppola’s tribute to Niebaum’s 1st vintage in 1882
Inglenook Estate Cask 2011 Rutherford, Napa (formerly Rubicon Est.) ~ Coppola’s vision
J. Lohr ‘Seven Oaks’ 2013 Paso Robles ~ Famed Central Coast vineyard of Jerry Lohr
J. Lohr Hilltop 2012 Paso Robles ~ Chocolate and hazelnut yumminess, 17% Syrah & Petite S.
Joel Gott ‘815’ 2013 California ~ Famed winemaker Sarah Gott’s Napa attitude
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Jordan 2004 Alexander Valley ~ Femininity that will seduce you with soft supple tannins
Jordan 2006 Alexander Valley ~ A classic vintage for Jordan, beautifully structured, polished
Jordan 2008 Alexander Valley ~ Showing delicacy and approachability, seductive in the mouth
Jordan 2012 Alexander Valley ~ Lushly romantic, a bottle full of elegance
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Lail ‘Blueprint’ 2013 Napa ~ Robin Lail, family of Inglenook’s Gustave Niebaum, very limited
Lail ‘J. Daniel Cuvée’ 2011 Napa ~ Philippe Melka magical winemaker, Robin Lail magic story
Larkmead 2013 Napa ~ Very concentrated, all estate fruit, deep ruby color, soft tannins
Leese Fitch 2013 Calfornia ~ One of our favorites in this competitive price category, surprise!
Lewis 2013 Napa ~ Silky but loaded with power and a four speed gearbox, black truffles, mocha
Louis M. Martini 2012 Napa ~ Well made and persistent wine from legendary Napa family
Mayback ‘Amoenus’ 2010 Napa ~ Massive structure from a hillside in Calistoga. 298 cases
Mayback ‘Materium’ Weitz Vineyard 2010 Oakville, Napa ~ 488 cases, elegantly textured
(Meyer Family) Bonny’s Vineyard 2005 Oakville, Napa ~ Resting happily in our cellar
Mica (Buccella) 2013 Napa ~ One of our great discoveries from Napa, but running out soon
Mount Eden Estate 2009 Santa Cruz ~ Classic Mt. Eden. Will age 20-40 years. Don’t wait!!
Neyers ‘Neyers Ranch’ 2012 Conn Valley, Napa ~ Very dark, rich , flavorful, lovely density
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Nickel & Nickel ‘Branding Iron’ 2013 Oakville, Napa ~ Blackberry, raspberry, toasty cedar
Nickel & Nickel ‘CC Ranch’ 2013 Rutherford, Napa ~ Juicy and ripe, cherries and dark fruits
Nickel & Nickel ‘Quarry’ 2012 Rutherford, Napa ~ Great sun exposure, layers excite palate
Nickel & Nickel ‘State’ 2012 Yountville, Napa ~ Long hang time for 11 acres, soft,thick
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Odette 2013 Stags Leap District ~ Like a symphony on your tongue
Paradigm ‘Estate Bottled’ 2012 Oakville, Napa ~ Another huge success for Heidi, powerful
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Paul Hobbs ‘Beckstoffer To Kalon’ 2010 Oakville, Napa ~ Iconic vines, formidable complexity
Paul Hobbs ‘Beckstoffer To Kalon’ 2011 Oakville, Napa ~ Exuding class! Persistent finish
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Pedroncelli ‘Three Vineyards’ 2012 Dry Creek ~ CS, CF, PV, hand picked and aged with love
Plumpjack Estate 2013 Oakville, Napa ~ We don’t get much, but we love what we get
Plumpjack ‘Reserve’ 2012 McWilliams Oakville Vineyard, Napa ~ Glorious, expansive
Pope Valley ‘Eakle Ranch’ 2010 Napa ~ Warm and sunny Pope Valley = superb Napa ripeness
Pride Mountain Reserve 2011 85% Sonoma, 15% Napa ~ The first time we have rcvd PM Res.
Quilceda Creek 2013 Columbia Valley, WA ~ A few years since we had this, incredible structure
Ridge ‘Estate’ Monte Bello Vineyard 2012 Santa Cruz ~ 24% Merlot from their MB vineyard
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Robert Craig 2013 Napa ~ New product from RC, blending their great vineyards for style
Robert Craig ‘Affinity’ 2013 Napa ~ Multi-layered balance of power and finesse, very silky
Robert Craig ‘Howell Mountain 2013 Napa ~ Blueberry, floral and minera, such a big wine!!
Robert Craig ‘Mount Veeder’ 2010 Napa ~ Dark and powerful, chewy tannins, structure
Robert Craig ‘Mount Veeder’ 2013 Napa ~ If you love to have your wine slap you, try this
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Robert Mondavi Reserve 2000 Napa ~ Firm foundation for this intense, concentrated wine
Robert Mondavi Reserve 2007 Napa ~ The full expression of the To-Kalon vines, aristocratic
Robert Mondavi Reserve 2008 Napa ~ New French oak gives coffee & chocolate character
Robert Mondavi Reserve 2012 Napa ~ Very powerful! Fresh acidity, fine tannins, richnly dense
Robert Mondavi 2012 Napa ~ Great vines in the heart of Napa = incredible consistency
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Rodney Strong ‘Estate’ 2013 Alexander Valley ~ Mouth filling fruit from Alex. Valley
Round Pond Estate ‘Kith & Kin’ 2013 Napa ~ Their “friends and family” bottling
Round Pond ‘Rutherford’ Estate 2012 Rutherford, Napa ~ For very special occasions
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St. Clement 2012 Napa ~ The classically styled big, juicy, jammy, chocolate overachiever
Sagemoor Farms Vineyard by Hedges Family 2014 Columbia Valley ~ “H.I.P.”
Screaming Eagle 2011 Oakville, Napa ~ This vintage we were able to get TWO bottles!
Sequoia Grove 2011 Napa ~ Black fruit bouquet, supple tannins, velvety, classic Napa
Seven Hills 2011 Columbia Valley ~ Red fruit, chocolate, lavender, plum, lingering finish
Seven Hills 2012 Columbia Valley ~ Black currant, coffee bean, green peppercorn, supple
Seven Hills 2013 Columbia Valley ~ Round, opulent, cherry, raspberry, vanilla, sarsparilla
Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ 2008 Stags Leap, Napa ~ Fabulously concentrated, seamless, flawless
Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ 2009 Stags Leap, Napa ~ Large scaled, exceptional balance, voluptuous
Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ 2010 Stags Leap, Napa ~ Mulberries, chocolate, truffles, minerality
Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ 2011 Stags Leap, Napa ~ The CAB of the vintage! Compelling, ready
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Shannon Ridge ‘High Elevation’ 2013 Lake County ~ Family owned, bursting hearty flavors
Signorello Estate 2012 Napa ~ Great structure, plenty of wood, leather, tannic, concentrated
Silver Oak 2011 Alexander Valley ~ Famed and popular Alexander Valley landmark
Silver Oak 2011 Napa ~ Just arrived and we should have this available for awhile
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SIMI 2013 Alexander Valley ~ Yummy berries and lingering finish, very fine indeed
SIMI ‘Landslide’ 2012 Alexander Valley ~ Beautifully aromatic and concentrated flavors
Staglin Family Estate 2009 Rutherford, Napa ~ This might age 20+ years, please don’t wait!!
Stag’s Leap ‘Artemis’ 2012 Napa ~ Just came back in stock, a super favorite @ AG
Star Lane (Dierberg) 2010 Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara ~ 15% CF, 8% PV, supple, silky
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SEPS ESTATE =
From Dr. Jerry Seps and his famed Storybook Mountain Vineyards
Seps Estate 2004 Napa ~ Thirty years of site selection for their Petit Verdot and Merlot vines
Storybook Mountain 2009 Napa ~ Dr. Seps finally changed his CAB label to Storybook, yay!
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Swanson ‘Alexis’ 2009 Napa ~ Swanson’s top CAB, rich and tannic, deep core of black fruits
The Farm Winery ‘Cardinal’ 2010 Paso Robles ~ Incredible old vine from Achaval Ferrer
Thomas Fogarty 2012 Santa Cruz Mountains ~ Classic mountain CAB, concentration
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Trefethen 2012 Oak Knoll, Napa ~ Luxurious fruit, berries and plums, lush, fresh
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Turnbull ‘Estate Grown’ 2012 Napa ~ Incredible aromatics, blackberry/cassis, silky tannins
Turnbull ‘Oakville’ 2011 Napa ~ World class density, wonderfully pure, opaque purple
Turnbull ‘Black Label – Turnbull’ 2012 Oakville, Napa ~ Brilliant, heavenly, full, pure
Venge ‘Silencieux’ 2013 Napa ~ Blockbuster effort for an epic vintage, concentrated, length
Vina Robles Estate 2011 Paso Robles ~ Cassis, currants, licorice, tobacco, some Petit Verdot
Wente Estate ‘Charles Wetmore’ 2011 Livermore Valley ~ Vines from Margaux in the 1880s
Whitehall Lane ‘Reserve’ 2011 Napa ~ Highly attractive, concentrated, elegance, finesse
Wild Horse 2012 Central Coast ~ Blackberry, cedar and licorice pull the structure together
Woodward Canyon ‘Artist Series #21’ 2012 Washington ~ Rick Small’s mastery
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“Cabernet Sauvignon is the black Labrador of wines – it comes up and licks you.
Pinot Noir is more cerebral. It’s a cat”
– Scott Rich, winemaker, Moraga Vineyards, Bel-Air, California
St. Louis Cardinals Club Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 California $45
~ Merlot – Cabernet Sauvignon’s Best Friend ~
Arietta Hudson Vineyard 2002 Napa ~ One bottle remains, classic Merlot, great maturity
Beaucanon ‘Estate’ Cuvée Louis 2011 Napa ~ Discovered on a Napa visit, Bordeaux-ish
Benziger 2012 Sonoma County ~ Supple, lovely weight/body, velvety texture, dark fruits
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Decoy by Duckhorn 2013 Sonoma County ~ From the most famous Napa Merlot producer
Duckhorn 2012 Napa ~ Typically concentrated young red, one of Napa’s top Merlots
Duckhorn ‘Three Palms’ 2011 Napa ~ From the most famous Merlot vines in California
Franciscan Oakville Estate 2012 Napa ~ One of the flagship Merlot producers in Napa
Gundlach Bundschu ‘Heritage Selection’ Estate Vineyard 2010 Sonoma Valley ~ BOOM!!!
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Marilyn Merlot 2009 Napa ~ 25th edition, silk screen label, very collectable and also very tasty
Marilyn Merlot 2010 Napa ~ Lovely balance and elegance, Napa glamour in a glass
Marilyn Merlot 2011 Napa ~ Yountville & Oakville fruit, plush, soft, sultry, strawberry/cherry
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Paradigm 2011/2012 Oakville, Napa ~ Heidi Peterson Barrett’s masterful winemaking
Plumpjack 2013 Napa ~ Serious intensity, elegant with beautiful natural acidity, great fruit nose
Pride Mountain 2013 Napa/Sonoma ~ Exuberant, dense, ripe, lingering, pleasant silky tannins
Ridge ‘Estate’ 2012 Santa Cruz Mountains ~ Rich, softly delicious, luxurious, Monte Bello
Robert Mondavi 2012 Napa ~ Rises to the top of the best of Napa Merlot, very complex
Shafer 2013 Napa ~ A heavyweight wrestler in pantyhose, amazingly elegant boldness
Silverado ‘Mt. George’ 2011 Napa ~ Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from Disney family
Simi 2011 Sonoma County ~ From Annie Gunn’s wonderful friend, winemaker Susan Lueker
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 2011 Napa ~ Complex, rich, jammy with hints of spice
Steele ‘Clear Lake’ 2010 Lake County ~ A bit richer and more generous style of Merlot
Sterling ‘Three Palms’ 2006 Napa ~ Our final vintage of this legenday Merlot
Trefethen 2011 Oak Knoll, Napa ~ As their winemaker says, “the perfect restaurant wine”
Trinchero ‘Chicken Ranch’ 2009/2010 Rutherford, Napa ~ Grown in the heart of Napa
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~ Cabernet Franc – The Other Cabernet – related to Cabernet Sauvignon,
slightly earthier & softer ~
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Alexander Valley Vineyards ‘Wetzel Family Estate’ 2013 Alexander Valley ~ So easy
Beaucanon Estate “Cuvée Louis” 2008 Napa ~ Not only a WOW, but a WOW value!!
Barboursville ‘Reserve’ 2013 Virginia ~ Jefferson’s dream vineyard, our first VA wine @ AG
Lang & Reed 2012 North Coast ~ Bright fruit, silky tannins, my last wine at Mike Shannon’s
Tamarack 2013 Wahluke Slope, WA ~ Tart red fruits, leather and smoke, a stunning CF
Trefethen 2012 Oak Knoll, Napa ~ Mint, chocolate covered cherries, heavenly with pork
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~ and a very rare California Malbec ~
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection 2012 California ~ Think Argentina style, with attitude
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~ and even rarer California Petit Verdot ~
Trinchero ‘Central Park West’ 2008 St. Helena, Napa ~ Very rare 100% PV from Napa
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~ Meritage – Blends of grape varieties grown in Bordeaux – Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec – Great elegance for grilled meats ~
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Alexander Valley Vineyards ‘Cyrus’ 2000 Alexander Valley ~ Aged perfectly for your steak
Alexander Valley Vineyards ‘Cyrus’ 2006 Alexander Valley ~ A big wine, loaded with stuff
Alexander Valley Vineyards ‘Cyrus’ 2009 Alexander Valley ~ 57% Cab plays in the sandbox
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Cain Concept ‘The Benchland’ 2007 Napa ~ Library release, round, seamless, smooth
Cain Concept ‘The Benchland’ 2010 Napa ~ Georges III/To-Kalon C.S./M, Truchard C.F.
Cain Cuvée NV11 Napa ~ Mouthwateringly fresh flavors, silky finish for lighter dishes
Cain Five 2004 Napa ~ Classic, refined, vibrant, juicy and mouth-watering, very long finish
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Cardinale 2010 Napa ~ Mind blowing opulence of richness and tannins, exciting aromatics
Cardinale 2011 Napa ~ Exceptionally polished, beautifully defined, persistent, mountain fruit
Cardinale 2012 Napa ~ Structure and concentration, 84% CS, 16% Merlot, Chris Carpenter
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Casey Flat Ranch Estate Red 2009 Capay Valley ~ Syrah, Cab. Sauv., Cab. Franc, yumski!!
Colgin ‘Cariad’ 2006 Napa ~ Huge aromas reminiscent of grilled meat, voluptuous, fun mouth
Colgin ‘Cariad’ 2012 Napa ~ We have only one bottle. Is tonight a special occasion for you?
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Continuum 2008 Oakville, Napa ~ Want to adopt our last lonely bottle of the ‘08?
Continuum 2011 Oakville, Napa ~ Starting with only six bottles and counting down
Continuum 2012 Oakville, Napa ~ As Tim Mondavi said, “a noble baby”&“a grand cru”
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Dominus 2005 Napa ~ Certainly one of the top vintages of Dominus, taking a trip to France
Dominus 2009 Napa ~ Glorious fruit currently hidden by powerful tannins, outstanding length
Dominus 2011 Napa ~ 86% Cab. Sauv., gorgeous strawberry/cassis, cocoa, amazing finish
Dominus 2012 Napa ~ Flirting with perfection!!!! Complex, intense, opulent, seamless, opaque
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Estancia Meritage 2012 Paso Robles ~ Good depth with cherry & plum scented flavors
Flora Springs Trilogy 2012 Napa ~ Elegant and full of flavor, classic styling for 20 years
Franciscan Magnificat 2012 Napa ~ The new vintage has just arrived and worth the wait
Girard ‘Artistry’ 2012 Napa ~ A great memory from the Wine Spectator Grand Tour tasting
Gundlach-Bundschu Mountain Cuvée 2012 Sonoma ~ Merlot driven Gun-Bun character
Hahn Meritage 2012 Central Coast ~ 45% CS, 29% Mer, 12% CF, 11% Malbec, 3% PV
Hess Collection ’19 Block Cuvée’ 2012 Mount Veeder, Napa ~ 63% CS, silky, polished
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Inglenook ‘Rubicon’ 2009 Rutherford, Napa ~ The first vintage of the return of Inglenook
Inglenook ‘Rubicon’ 2012 Rutherford, Napa ~ Perfectly refined winemaking, amazing year
Joseph Phelps ‘Insignia’ 2012 Napa ~ Incredibly inky, layers of perfume, concentrated, silky
Maya by Dalla Valle 2010 Napa ~ Will probably age up to 25 years, but please don’t wait
Medlock Ames ‘Estate Red’ (Bordeaux style blend) 2012 Bell Mtn. Vnyd., Alexander V.
Merryvale Profile 2010 Napa ~ Dense ruby purple with head filling blueberry aromas
Mi Sueño ‘El Llano’ Red Wine 2012 Napa ~ Exciting blend of CS and Syrah, a hit at our dinner
Napanook from Dominus Estate 2012 Napa ~ The 17th vintage grown on this Yountville property
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Opus One 2005 Napa ~ Freshly crushed berries, concentrated layers, powerfully solid finish
Opus One 2009 Napa ~ Impeccable! Silky and powerful. Flamboyantly expressive
Opus One 2012 Napa ~ Just arrived, our annual handful of bottles to keep you happy all year
Overture (Second label of Opus One) ~ First time to be available in St. Louis. All five grapes
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Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2012 Napa ~ Richly explosive, everything falls in place, superb
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Peter Michael ‘Au Paradis’ Estate 2011 Oakville, Napa ~ Planted 1984 & 2007, 24% Cab F
Peter Michael ‘Au Paradis’ Estate 2012 Oakville, Napa ~ Elegant, velvety, loaded, refined
Peter Michael ‘L’Espirit des Pavots’ 2011 Knights Valley, Sonoma ~ 68% CS & M, CF, PV
Peter Michael ‘L’Espirit des Pavots’ 2012 Knights Valley, Sonoma ~ Spectacularly rich
Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’ 2008 Knights Valley, Sonoma ~ Elegant expression of terroir
Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’ 2011 Knights Valley, Sonoma ~ Intense bouquet, dense, elegant
Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’ 2013 Knights Valley, Sonoma ~ Black cherry, fudge cookies, rich
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Ramey Claret 2012 Napa ~ 70% CS driven blend, soft, easy drink, all five grapes plus Syrah
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As part of “Ridge Select” supporters, Annie Gunn’s has access to library releases from many of
Winemaker Paul Draper’s stunning accomplishments
Ridge Monte Bello 2004 Santa Cruz ~ The Ridge style of elegance integrated, concentration
Ridge Monte Bello 2007 Santa Cruz ~ Fruits and flowers exploding aromas, perfection
Ridge Monte Bello 2011 Santa Cruz ~ Marvelously scented, full, elegant, lengthy, intense
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Robert Mondavi BDX 2011 Oakville, Napa ~ Robert Mondavi winery’s 1st Bordeaux style
Rodney Strong ‘Symmetry’ 2012 Alexander Valley ~ Rich and silky, expansive, luscious
St. Supéry Élu 2000 Napa ~ Harmony, juicy, 80% Cab. Sauv., 14% Merlot, 4% C.F., 2% P.V.
Stag’s Leap ‘Hands of Time’ 2012 Napa ~ A happy blend of 51% CS, 46% Merlot and 3% Syrah
Trinchero Meritage 2010 Napa ~ 80% Cab blend, intense, Petit Verdot violets, hit of new oak
Viader 2010 Napa ~ Delia Viader’s complex blend showing her admiration for St. Émilion
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“No matter how modest the meal, create a special place to sit down together…Mealtime is
a time for empathy and generosity, a time to nourish and communicate.” – Alice Waters
“He who aspires to be a serious wine drinker must drink claret.” – Samuel Johnson
“The best use of bad wine is to drive away poor relations.” – French proverb
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~ Saint-Estèphe (and the neighborhood) ~
Château de Pez 2009 ~ A new vintage means that we start another vertical offering
Château Greysac 2011 Medoc, Bégadan, Médoc ~ 50% Merlot from 25 year vines
Château Haut-Beauséjour 2006 ~ Attractive cherry/berry flavors, delicious with duck or veal
Château Haut-Beauséjour 2009 ~ Always one of our favorite Bordeaux for drinkability, value
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~ Pauillac (and also into Haut-Medoc) ~
Château Bernadotte 2011 Haut-Medoc ~ Formerly owned by Pichon Lalande, ready to please
Château d’Armailhac 2012 ~ Powerful, full bodied and touched by the hand of Rothschild
Château Duhart Milon 2011 ~ 4th Growth from the Rothschild’s of Lafite, elegant and fresh
Château Latour 2011 ~ Sturdy core of dark fruits, weight with intensity, very regal
Château Mouton Rothschild 2010 ~ Pure CAB magic, classic Mouton, incredible fruit density
Château Pontet Canet 2001 ~ Sexy, aromatic, complex nose, powerful structure, elegant
Château Pontet Canet 2011 ~ Basically 1er growth potential, superstar, opaque, intense, ripe
Echo de Lynch Bages 2010 ~ Formerly Haut-Bages-Averous, young vines Lynch Bages
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~ Saint-Julien (and nearby Châteaux) ~
(Château) Hortevie 2006 ~ Incredible value from the Borie family of Ducru Beaucaillou
Château Lagrange 2005 ~ Tight in its youth, now beginning to show its pure concentration
Château Lanessan 2003 Cussac-Fort-Médoc ~ Vineyards neighboring Saint-Julien, one left
1.5L Château Saint-Pierre 1994 ~ Superb 4th Growth with lovely maturity
Château Talbot 2005 ~ Silky, some softness, lovely mouthfeel, the distinctive St. Julien nose
Château Talbot 2009 ~ One of the most impressive Talbots since the magnificent 1982 & 1986
Château Talbot 2011 ~ Freshness with structure, round and soft, chocolate covered berries
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~ Margaux (and the surrounding area) ~
Alter Ego de Palmer 2010 ~ 3rd growth Ch. Palmer’s powerful second label, smooth, perfumed
Château Brane-Cantenac 2012 ~ Weight with richness, firm tannins, intense fruit juiciness
Château Cambon Le Pelouse 2011 Haut-Medoc, Macau ~ This beauty thinks like a Margaux
Château Chasse Spleen 2010 Moulis-En-Médoc ~ Succulent blend of 55 Cab and 45 Merlot
Château des Eyrins 2011 ~ Lusciously balanced Margaux from 70% CS. Excitingly yummy
Château Marquis de Terme 2009 ~ Bright, ripe, new world sexy style for this 4th growth
Château Rauzan Segla 2009 ~ Famous 2nd growth, truly classic style Margaux, noteworthy
Château Sénéjac 2011 Haut-Medoc, Le Pian-Medoc ~ Cordier and Pontet-Canet expertise
Clos Laborie 2008 ~ 60/40 Cab. Sauv./Merlot, blueberry and vanilla, solid firm tannins
La Sirene de Giscours 2010 ~ The second label of the renowned 3rd growth, Ch. Giscours
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~ And from the South and East ~
~ Pessac Léognan/Graves (and sub-regions) ~
Château de Fieuzal 2009 Pessac-Léognan ~ Classic Graves, smoke, berries, lush, silky, dense
Château Haut-Brion 2011 Pessac-Léognan ~ Serious density, layers of fruit, superb structure
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~ St. Émilion/Pomerol (and other Right Bank where Merlot dominates) ~
Château Brandeau 2010 Bordeaux Supérieur, Villegouge ~ Hillside vines next to Fronsac
Château Grand Bert 2011 St. Émilion ~ 85/15 Merlot/Cab Franc, amazing pleasure & value
Château Lafleur-Gazin 2006 Pomerol ~ Shipped by Jean-Pierre Moueix, 20% CF with Merlot
Château Lafleur-Gazin 2007 Pomerol ~ Combining fleshiness with minerality, ripe tannins
(Château) Lassègue 2004 St. Émilion Grand Cru ~ Classic vintage, great ripeness, structure
Château Simard 2004 St. Émilion ~ This is their current vintage, always an astonishing value
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~ After Dinner Dessert (Half Bottles – 375 ml) ~
Chardonnay, Late Harvest, Kendall-Jackson 2007 Monterey ~ 20% r.s., exotic and erotic
Chardonnay, Special Select Late Harvest, SIMI 2013 Russian River ~ 19.5% r.s., like a TBA
Icewine, Augusta Winery, Augusta MO ~ To make your foie gras a perfect experience
‘Dolce’ (Late Harvest) 2008 Napa Valley ~ The “top of the line” in Napa dessert wines, 11% r.s.
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Domaine Pierre Rougon 2012 Rhône ~ After dinner sleeper $
Pinot Gris (Vin Glacé) King Estate Domaine 2004 Oregon ~ 18.3% r.s., happy tongue
Riesling, Spatlese, Selbach-Oster 2011 Mosel ~ You can make Chef Lou’s Cheeses so happy
Viognier (Sweet) ‘Oley’ by Novy Family Wines 2010 Russian River ~ Nearly 20% r.s., smiles
Sauternes – Perfect dessert from France
Carmes de Rieussec 2012 Sauternes, Bordeaux (375 ml) ~ Pear, apricot & honey (375 ml)
Port – Oporto – Portugal
Smith Woodhouse Lodge Reserve
Quinta do Noval 10 Year Old Tawny Porto
Dow’s 20 Year Old Tawny Porto
Ramos Pinto 30 Year Old Tawny Porto
Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Porto
Croft ‘Quinta da Roeda’ 2008 Vintage Porto
Dow’s 1994 Vintage Porto
Dow’s 2002 ‘Colheita’ Single Harvest Tawny Porto
Fonseca 1997 Vintage Porto
Gould Campbell 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Porto
Smith Woodhouse 1985 Vintage Porto
Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Porto
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~ Dessert wine of Italy ~
Nicolis Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2000 ~ (500 ml) Grapes dried 4 months before pressing
Il Poggione Sant’ Antimo Vin Santo 1998 ~ (500 ml) Clusters raisinize on straw mats, very nutty
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~ New World Dessert Wines ~
Adam Puchta Signature Port (Hermann, MO) 750 ml ~ Lighter, easier, friendlier and juicier
Merry Edwards ‘Late Harvest’ Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Russian River ~ 12.6% r.s.
Merryvale “Antigua” Muscat de Frontignan 500 ml CA ~ Classic old aged Muscat, for cheeses
Meyer Family Cellars Port 500 ml CA ~ 100% old vine Zinfandel aged for over eight years
Muscat, Chambers ‘Rosewood Vineyards,’ Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia ~ 375 ml “stickie”
Stone Hill Cream Sherry (Hermann, MO) 500 ml ~ Stunning with our bread pudding
Terra d’Oro Zinfandel Port, Amador County ~ Montevina’s late picked four vintage blend
York Creek Port 2005 (60% Sonoma/31% Napa) 375 ml ~ From Fritz Maytag
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~ Alcohol-Free Alternatives – Flavorful and fun options to wine ~
Stone Hill Sparkling Raspberry, Hermann, Missouri
Incredible flavors of raspberry and white grape juice, yummy
Stone Hill Sparkling White Grape Juice, Hermann, Missouri
Festive bubbles for celebrating, or for a non-buzz for lunch. No sugar added, just deliciousness
A glass of wine is great refreshment after a hard day’s work.” – Ludwig van Beethoven
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30 Under $30
Looking for a red, white, blend, sparkling or just something different, interesting, fun,
great with Chef Lou’s food, from anywhere in the world and a bargain?
Check out our “30 Under $30” selections (really, it is $30 or less)
Reds that you may not know, but will soon become friends
Black Blend Red Wine 2012 California ~ “Extremely rare rare red” just for happiness
Ca’ Momi Rosso di Napa 2103 Napa ~ Have you ever seen a delicious Napa red for $20 ???!!!
Copertino Riserva (Cooperativa) 2008 Puglia – 95% Negroamaro, 5% Malvasia Nera
Corbières, Castelmaure ‘Col des Vents’ 2013 ~ Carignan driven, berries and spice, refreshing
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Whites to make you smile and come back for more
Chenin Blanc Reserve 2014, Graham Beck, South Africa ~lohr
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Pedro Ximenez, Mayu 2015 Valle de Elqui, Chile ~ lohr
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For your special event or larger group, we offer Vertical and Horizontal Selections
A large format bottle may be the best way to add great fun to your party, but for smaller
groups
we suggest vertical selections, which are multiple vintages of the same wine,
giving you the fantastic opportunity to compare several ages at the same time.
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Cabernet Sauvignon from multiple vineyards and vintages
Beringer Private Reserve 1983, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1999, 2005 Napa
You will not have very many opportunities to taste six vintages of Beringer’s Private Reserve
Cab
6 btl
1,425
Bryant Family Vineyard 2002, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011 Napa and 2009 Bettina Bryant
Seamless texture, incredible intensity, ultra-rich, dense from Napa Valley and St. Louisan,
Don Bryant
5 btl
4,700
Chateau Montelena ‘Estate’ 1999, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010 Napa
One of the “First Growth” estates in the Napa Valley with Bo Barrett’s incredible consistency
5 btl
1,355
Grgich Hills ‘Estate Grown’ 2005, 2011 Napa and Yountville Selection 2006
Mike Grgich’s winemaking with Yountville having some of Napa’s oldest vines, a true Napa
pioneer
Heitz Martha’s Vineyard 2003, 2004, 2005 Oakville, Napa
Four vintages of one of the most famous vineyards in the world, Martha’s Vineyard in
Oakville
Jordan Alexander Valley
Tom Jordan’s idea of a true Chateau winery making impressive Cabernet since the late 1970s
Nickel & Nickel ‘CC Ranch’ 2012 Rutherford, Napa
Nickel & Nickel ‘Hayne’ 2011 St. Helena, Napa
Nickel & Nickel ‘Quarry’ 2011 Rutherford, Napa
Nickel & Nickel ‘State’ 2011 Yountville, Napa
Nickel & Nickel ‘Tench’ 2011 Oakville, Napa
Five single vineyard amazing Cabs from the Nickel family, owner of Far Niente, EnRoute and
Dolce
3 btl
735
3 btl
1,350
soon
5 btl
1,000
Paul Hobbs ‘Beckstoffer’ Las Piedras 2011 St. Helena, Napa and
Paul Hobbs ‘Beckstoffer’ To Kalon 2010 and 2011 Oakville, Napa
Three versions of Paul’s Cabs, made from Andy Beckstoffer’s incredible properties, pretty
damn cool
3 btl
1,450
More Vertical Cab Selections for your consideration
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Robert Mondavi Reserve 2000, 2007, 2008 Napa
Stunning wines – enormous ripeness, flavor, from the most famous name in Napa
3 btl
765
Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ 2008, 2009, 2010 Stags Leap, Napa
Three massively constructed vintages from a Napa Valley iconic Hillside vineyard in Stags
Leap
Annie Gunn’s has some Cabernet/Bordeaux style blends in our Meritage category
Alexander Valley Vineyards ‘Cyrus’ 2000, 2006, 2009 Alexander Valley
Aged perfectly for your steak from Chef Lou from AVV’s handiwork from the great Wetzel
familiy
Continuum 2009, 2010, 2011 Oakville, Napa
From the Robert Mondavi family, originators of Opus One, made by Tim Mondavi and son, Carlo
3 btl
1,500
3 btl
420
3 btl
975
Dominus 2005, 2009, 2011 Napa
Try all three and it is almost like a trip to Bordeaux and about the same price, from Christian Moueix
3 btl
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Peter Michael “Les Pavots” 2008, 2009, 2011 Knights Valley, Sonoma
A rarity and so exciting to be able to offer three vintages of Sir Peter’s amazing ‘Les Pavots”
3 btl
1,075
Ridge Monte Bello 1990, 1992, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2011 Santa Cruz Mountains
Six vintages of Paul Draper’s world renowned mastery of this incredible Santa Cruz vineyard
6 btl
2,765
St. Supéry Élu 1999, 2000, 2001 Napa
3 btl
Three vintages of their delicious Meritage blend. Labels change every year, but quality doesn’t
And a rare four year vertical of Half Bottles of Opus One
(Half bottles only) Opus One 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Napa
Just think, four people could totally enjoy a four course, four year Opus One experience
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Possibly the most sought after vines in the world, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru ‘Cuvée Duvault-Blochet’
Société Civile du Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2006, 2008, 2009
Bourgogne, Cotes de Nuits, France
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s Premier Cru from the famed Grand Cru sites
3 btl
1,650
Ornellaia’s astonishing Merlot property
Masseto by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Toscana, Italy
The second most famous the Merlot in the world. The other is Pomerol’s Château Petrus.
4 btl
2,675
The famed Chateau Musar Estate of Lebanon
Château Musar 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Renowned property from esteemed winemaker Gaston Hochar. We are very excited to have these
4 btl
455
From Missouri’s Official State Grape and America’s Oldest Family Owned Winery
Adam Puchta ‘Estate’ Norton 2004, 2005, 2006 Hermann, Missouri
With a remarkable series of successful vintages, our great friend Timmy Puchta, sixth generation
3 btl
165
We have a horizontal tasting selection for you from the renowned Guigal
Côte-Rôtie, La Turque, E. Guigal 2008 Rhône, France
Côte-Rôtie, La Mouline, E. Guigal 2008 Rhône, France
Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne, E. Guigal 2008 Rhône, France
Three of the most famous Syrah vineyards in the world, also known as the “Lala” wines, are
tributes to their individual terroir and to Guigal’s winemaking.
3 btl
1,800