CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES

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1 WHITES CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES N.V. Prosecco Brut Leone d Oro Trentino 40 N.V. Ferrari Brut Trentino 45 N.V. Moscato d Asti oddero ½ bottle Piemonte 25 N.V. Taittinger Brut ½ bottle France 45 N.V. Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Brut France 85 ITALIAN VARIETALS The following are native Italian varietals that represent the style of wines that pair beautifully with seafood, hard cheeses, and light pasta sauces. Some of these are not well known but they represent a delightful alternative to Pinot Grigio. They are crisp and refreshing with mineral, peach, apple, and lemon notes. 01. Fiano di Avellino Donnachiara Campania Gavi di Gavi Borghero Piemonte Gavi di Gavi Black Label La Scolca Piemonte Soave Classico Balestri Valda Veneto Soave La Cappuccina Veneto Terre di Tufi Teruzzi & Puthod I.G.T. Veneto Cortese di Gavi Pio Cesare Lombardia Scalabrone Rosato Bolgheri Veneto Vermentino La Cala Sardegna Verdicchio Umani Ronchi Casal di Serra Marche 44 SAUVIGNON BLANC Crisp, high in acidity and light to medium-bodied. When pairing this wine think acid, such as salads (dressings), lemon or citrus sauces, spicy dishes, and grilled fish. 20. Kunde Sonoma Honing Napa Rosacroce Midolini Friuli Merry Edwards Russian River 65

2 PINOT GRIGIO These wines have wonderful floral and light citrus flavors but tend to have a fuller, richer body and more spicy notes. Pair this wine with salmon, shrimp, calamari, cockles and chicken breast. 30. Bortoluzzi Friuli Tre Fili (Organic) Friuli Santa Margherita Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Dessimis Vie de Romans Friuli 58 CHARDONNAY Is to white wine what Cabernet is to red wine. When Chardonnay wines are made well, they are bold, rich, and complex and taste of ripe figs, peaches, honey and butter, hazelnuts and spice. Chardonnays, more than any other white wine, love to be aged in oak. Pair with gnocchi, spinach ravioli, cream sauces and most fish. 40. William Hill Sonoma Sterling V.C. Sonoma Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Sonoma Freemark Abbey Napa Le Masche Belcolle Piemonte Napa Cellars, Mount Veeder Napa Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Napa Valley Francescan Cuvee Sauvage Carneros Napa Vintage Tunina Friuli 100..AND MORE NOTEWORTHY WHITE WINES Rose di Settembre Rosato Umbria THE WHIP (blend of 6 grapes variety) Livermore Riesling Bridgeview Blue Moon Oregon 40

3 63. Lugana Ca dei Frati Lombardia Sicilia Bianco Colosi Sicilia 36 NEBBIOLO Nebbiolo is responsible for some of the worlds finest and longest-lived wines. These Nebbiolo based wines are known by the areas in Piemonte where they are grown: Barolo, Barbaresco. They often have aromas and flavors of raspberries, plums, earth tones, roses, and tar. Pair with prosciutto, veal shank, lamb, or broccoli rape Nebbiolo Bruna Grimaldi Briccola 08 Piemonte Barbaresco Piazzo Vigna Giaia Reserve 04 Barbaresco Barbaresco Belcolle Roncaglie 04 Barbaresco Barbaresco Cascina Saria 05 Barbaresco Sito Moresco A.Gaja 09 (Nebbiolo-Merlot) Piemonte Barbaresco Fontanabianca Sori Burdin 05 Piemonte Barolo Corino 07 Barolo Barolo Grimaldi Badarina Regnola 04 Barolo Barolo Bel Colle Riserva 05 Barolo Barolo Damilano Liste 04 Barolo Barolo Da Gromis A.Gaja 03 Barolo Barolo Marasco 06 Barolo 160 BARBERA It is a deep ruby color, full bodied, with low levels of tannins balanced by higher levels of acidity. Barbera is characterized by bright berrylike flavors and is one of the best alternatives to Merlot. Pair this with veal, vodka cream sauces, wild mushrooms or lamb Dolcetto d Alba Cascina Saria 09 Alba Barbera D Asti Superiore Monticello 08 Asti Barbera D Asti Superiore Bricco del Perg 08 Asti Barbera D Alba Ravera Marchesi di Barolo 06 Alba 55 PINOT NOIR Pinot Noir grapes produce wines that are rich and complex, tasting of black cherries, red berries, earth tones and spice, with an aroma that s been likened to everything from herbs and cola, to bacon and roses.

4 Pair with mushroom pasta, grilled fish, salmon, and veal Wente, Reliz Creek 07 Monterey La Crema 09 Sonoma Pinot Nero Castel Sallegg Riserva 06 Alto Adige Jerman Rosso 08 Friuli Ken Wright Abbott Claim 08 Oregon 90 SANGIOVESE The wines that it produces have a natural austerity from the high acidity and tannin. A good Chianti, Brunello, or Vino Nobile evokes a smoky, forestry quality which mingles the sweetness of the fruit along with spicy herbal undertones. Pair with roasted meats, rich pastas, and cheeses Chianti Classico Riserva la Maialina 07 Chianti Chianti Classico Felsina Riserva 07 Chianti Chianti Colli Senesi Fontalpino 09 Chianti Chianti Riserva Castello di Querceto 04/05 Chianti Fontalloro Felsina 07 Berardenga Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Poliziano 07 Montepulciano Rosso di Montalcino Croce di Mezzo 07 Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Manapetra 05 Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino San Lorenzo 04 Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Podere Scopettone 04 Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Croce di Mezzo 04 Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Ciacci Piccolomini 04/06 Montalcino 120 SUPER TUSCAN In the 1970 s, certain progressive winemakers decided to push the traditional barriers and experiment with blending different varietals to make wine greater in structure and complexity. These wines typically blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese, but do not exclude other varietals. The following are wines that we feel represent the intent beautifully.

5 180. La Maialina Gertrude Morellino di Scansano Tempo Invetro Reinieri Villa Antinori 07 (sangiovese-cab-merlot-syrah) Campaccio Terrabianca 07 (sangiovese-cab) Eneo 07 (sangiovese, montepulciano, marselan) Promis A.Gaja 08 (merlot-syrah-sangiovese) Janus Casalvento (cabernet, sangiovese, merlot) Guidalberto ( Baby Sassicaia) Le Serre Nuove ( Baby Ornellaia) Cignale 06 (90% cabernet, 10% merlot) Magari A.Gaja 08 (merlot-syrah-sangiovese) Tignanello 07 (sangiovese-cab- cabernet franc) Ornellaia 08 (Cab- merlot- cab.franc- petit verdot) Solaia Antinori, 03 (cab-sangiovese-cab franc) Sassicaia 07 (cab-cabernet Franc) 300 CABERNET SAUVIGNON It produces wines that astonish with their richness and complexity. The classic Cabernet flavor is one of deep, dark fruits, primarily black currant (cassis) and the best are medium to full-bodied, intense and firm. These wines are rich, and therefore need food equally as rich, such as stews, red meats, salty items like prosciutto or pancetta to help mellow the tannins Raymond Napa Reserve 05 (1/2 bottle) Napa James Mitchell 09 Lodi Martin Ray (Napa, Mendocino, Sonoma) 09 CA Franciscan Estate 07/08 Napa J.Lohr Carols Vineyard 05 Napa Ramey Napa Valley 07 Napa B.R. Cohn Olive Hill 07 Sonoma Joseph Phelps Vineyards 08 napa Hewitt Rutherford 06 Napa Pietradonice 06 Casanova di Neri Toscana 180

6 MERLOT Typically Merlots are ripe with flavors of cherry, plum, and chocolate. Pair with rib-eye steaks, filet mignon, and other braised meats Rutherford Vintners 07 Napa Niner Boothjack Ranch 08 Paso Robles Schug 04 Sonoma Castello delle Regine 03 Umbria 95 GREAT AMERICAN REDS Zinfandel Deadly Zins Old Vine 08 Lodi Sangiovese Niner Boothjack Ranch 07 Paso Robles Petite Petit Michael David 09 Lodi 35 (Petit Sirah-Petit Verdot) 243. Zinfandel Seghesio 09 Sonoma Revenge 08 Napa Girard Artistry (cab, cab franc, petit verdot) Napa B.V. Dulcet 03 (Cab-Syrah) Napa Zinfandel Michael~David, Sloth 07 Mendocino Opus One 07 Napa 275 (Cab- Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot) READY FOR THE ITALIANS?!?!? 260. Ripasso Di Amarone San Michele 09 Veneto Taurasi Donnachiara Campania Malbec Paladin Gli Aceri 03 Veneto Amarone Le Praere 07 Veneto 68

7 264. Corvina Veronese Cesari Jema 05 Veneto Amarone Castellani Colle Cristi 06 Veneto Amarone La formica 08 Veneto Amarone Vaona Il Paverno 07 Veneto Rosso Conero Pigmento 04 Marche Sagrantino Di Montefalco Tabarrini 04 Umbria Montepulciano Zaccagnini 08 Abruzzi Montepulciano Monti Guidi Riserva 08 Abruzzi Aglianico donnachiara 08 Campania Rosso di Sicilia Gerbino 09 Sicilia Nomas Susumanello 04 Puglia 80 BIG BOYS Liter Barbaresco Cascina Saria 05 Barbaresco Liter Amarone della Valpolicella Villabella 04 Veneto Liter Brunello di Montalcino Col D orcia 04 Barbaresco Liter Cabernet Sauvignon Chimney Rock 06 Napa 500