wine Jamie Harding, Wine Director Monica Zanotti, Lead Sommelier
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1 wine Like many of the world s great wines, our wine list is created to reflect a sense of place. Cavallo Point sits at the gateway to California s venerable North Coast, home to some of the world s most renowned wine-growing regions. Our list celebrates the history of wine in California, and presents a vision of where it is going. From the state s legendary wineries that laid the foundation, and the cult wines driving the mystique, to the small production, artisanal producers who are pushing the envelope of quality, we strive to tell the true story of wine in California. While we are passionate about the wines made here by our friends and neighbors, we would be remiss to ignore the incredible wines produced around the globe. The centuries old wine-making traditions brought here from the old-world have been built upon to become the California wine culture that we enjoy today. We pay homage to those traditions through our extensive collection of the finest wines produced throughout the world. The Cavallo Point wine list is comprised of over 2,200 selections from 25 countries, with vintages dating back to Our Sommeliers are always happy to offer their guidance and recommendations. If you have a special bottle from your cellar you would like to enjoy while dining with us, our corkage fee is $25.00 per 750ml, and we will gladly waive one corkage fee for each equivalent bottle purchased from our list. We thank you for coming to Cavallo Point, and are happy you can spend some time with us at this very special place. Whether you are here for a few hours or a few days, we hope to make your time with us memorable and enjoyable. Jamie Harding, Wine Director Monica Zanotti, Lead Sommelier Since 2009
2 table of contents Sommeliers' Selections HALF BOTTLES Sparkling White Red SPARKLING Champagne America WHITE America - Chardonnay America - Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon America - Rhône Varietals & Blends France - Burgundy France - Loire Valley France - Bordeaux France - Rhône Valley France - Alsace Italy Germany & Austria Other European Southern Hemisphere ROSÉ America & International
3 table of contents RED 2 America - Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends America - Merlot America - Cabernet Franc America - Pinot Noir America - Syrah America - Grenache & Rhône Blends America - Zinfandel America - California Heritage Wines America - Petite Sirah France - Bordeaux France - Burgundy France - Rhône Valley France - Other French Regions Italy - Veneto Italy - Piedmont Italy - Other Northern Regions Italy - Tuscany Italy - Other Italian Regions Spain - Rioja Spain - Ribera del Duero & Toro Spain - Priorat Spain - Other Spanish Regions Australia Other Global Red DESSERT 2 Sauternes & Barsac Global Dessert Wines Port and Fortified Wine
4 sommeliers' selections Our Sommeliers' Selections list was created to highlight a few bottles that we think are food friendly and excellent values, making it easy to pick a great bottle of wine. Enjoy... DOMESTIC WHITE, ROSÉ & SPARKLING Schramsberg - Blanc de Blancs, Brut, North Coast Iron Horse - Brut Rosé, "Wedding Cuvée," Green Valley of Russian River Valley Patz & Hall - Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley Ramey Wine Cellars - Chardonnay, Russian River Valley County Line - Chardonnay, North Coast Varner - Chardonnay, El Camino Vineyard, Santa Barbara Cardinale - Sauvignon Blanc, "Intrada," Napa Valley Cliff Lede - Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Smith-Story - Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County Copain - Picpoul Blanc, Estate, Russian River Valley Dr. Klapper - Riesling, "Spätlese Halbtrocken," Santa Barbara County Hook and Ladder - Gewürztraminer, Estate, Russian River Valley Lichen Estate - Pinot Noir/Pinot Gris, "Les Pinots," Anderson Valley Lewis Cellars - "Vin Gris" Rosé of Syrah, Napa Valley Paradigm - Rosé of Merlot, Oakville IMPORTED WHITE, ROSÉ & SPARKLING Louis Roederer - Champagne,"Brut Premier," Reims, France MV 90. Henri Boillot - Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey - Chardonnay, Saint-Aubin, La Pucelle, Burgundy, France Henri Bourgeois - Sauvignon Blanc, "Les Barrones," Sancerre, Loire Valley, France Georges Vernay - Viognier, "Le Pied de Samson," Rhône Valley, France Guy Saget - Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, 'Marie de Beauregard,' Loire Valley, France Saint Cosme - Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Rhône Valley, France Les Costieres de Pomerols - Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Anselmi - Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy Foresti - Pigato, "I Soli," Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Italy Dr. H. Thanisch - Riesling Kabinett, Bernkasteler Badstube, Mosel, Germany Müller-Catoir - Riesling Kabinett, Mussbach, Pfalz, Germany Kumeu River - Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu, New Zealand Spy Valley - Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Vitivinícola Lafken - Riesling, Casablanca, Chile Triennes - Rosé, Méditerranée IGP, France
5 sommeliers' selections DOMESTIC RED Atalon - Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Frank Family Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Honig - Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Krutz Family Cellars - Cabernet Sauvignon, "Magnolia," Napa Valley Ramey Wine Cellars - Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, "Claret," Napa Valley Ridge Vineyards - Merlot, Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains Ram's Gate - Pinot Noir, Carneros County Line - Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Patz & Hall - Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Talisman - Pinot Noir, Spring Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Gran Moraine - Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon Favia - Syrah, "Quartzo," Amador County Peay Vineyards - Syrah, "Les Titans," Sonoma Coast A. Rafanelli - Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley Rock Wall Wine Co. - Zinfandel, Jesse's Vineyard, Contra Costa County Birichino - Grenache, Besson Vineyard, Central Coast Shell Creek - Petite Sirah, Paso Robles IMPORTED RED Château Chantemerle - Cabernet Blend, Médoc, Bordeaux, France Château Pont de Brion - Cabernet Blend, Graves, Bordeaux, France Bruno Clair - Pinot Noir, Chambolle-Musigny, Les Véroilles, Burgundy, France Uliz - Pinot Noir, Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France Yves Cuilleron - Syrah, "l Amarybelle," St Joseph, Rhône Valley, France Produttori del Barbaresco - Nebbiolo, Langhe, Italy Giovanni Rosso - Barbera d'alba, "Donna Margherita," Piedmont, Italy Bruno Rocca - Dolcetto d'alba, "Trifolé," Piedmont, Italy Arcanum - Merlot Blend, "Il Fauno di Arcanum," Tuscany, Italy Terredora di Paolo - Aglianico, Taurasi, "Pago dei Fusi," Campania, Italy Arianna Occhipinti - Nero d'avola/frappato Blend, "SP68," Sicily, Italy Marqués de Murrieta - Tempranillo, Reserva, Rioja, Spain Cellars Can Blau - Syrah Blend, "Mas de Can Blau," Montsant, Spain Elderton - Shiraz/Cabernet Blend, "E Series," South Australia, Australia Montes - Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, "Alpha M," Colchagua Valley, Chile Boekenhoutskloof - Syrah, Coastal Region, South Africa
6 half bottles CHAMPAGNE BRUT Billecart-Salmon - Brut Reserve, Aÿ MV 69. Bollinger - Special Cuvée, Brut, Aÿ MV 79. Delamotte - Brut, Mesnil-sur-Oger MV 57. Delamotte - Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger MV 65. Gosset - Excellence Brut, Aÿ MV 57. Krug - Grande Cuvée, Brut, Reims MV 150. Bruno Paillard - Prèmiere Cuvée, Brut, Reims MV ROSÉ Billecart-Salmon - Brut Rosé, Aÿ MV 102. Gosset - Grand Brut, Aÿ MV SPARKLING Schramsberg - Blanc de Blancs, Brut, North Coast AMERICAN WHITE CHARDONNAY DuMOL - Russian River Valley Kosta Browne - One Sixteen, Russian River Valley Navarro Vineyards - Première Reserve, Anderson Valley Patz & Hall - Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley Ramey Wine Cellars - Russian River Valley SAUVIGNON BLANC Duckhorn - Napa Valley Merry Edwards - Russian River Valley Honig - Napa Valley
7 half bottles FRENCH WHITE BURGUNDY Jean Marc Brocard - Vau de Vey, 1er Cru William Fevre - Chablis, Montmains, 1er Cru Thierry et Pascale Matrot - Meursault Jean-Marc Morey - Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Chenevottes, 1er Cru Jean-Marc Pillot - Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Chaumes Ramonet - Chassagne-Montrachet Etienne Sauzet - Puligny-Montrachet LOIRE VALLEY Domaine Vacheron - Sancerre RHÔNE VALLEY Yves Cuilleron - Condrieu, La Petit Côte ALSACE Trimbach - Riesling, Clos Ste. Hune
8 half bottles AMERICAN RED CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS Clark-Claudon - Napa Valley Continuum - Napa Valley Hall - Napa Valley Honig - Napa Valley Ramey Wine Cellars - Claret, Napa Valley MERLOT Blankiet - Paradise Hills Vineyard Rive Droite, Napa Valley Duckhorn - Napa Valley Pride Mountain Vineyards - Napa/Sonoma County CABERNET FRANC Hourglass - Blueline Vineyard, Napa Valley PINOT NOIR DuMOL - Russian River Valley Hirsch Vineyards - San Andreas Fault, Sonoma Coast Domaine Serene - Oregon J.K. Carriere - Vespidae, Willamette Valley, Oregon Kosta Browne - Russian River Valley Kosta Browne - Russian River Valley Kosta Browne - Sonoma Coast Kosta Browne - Sonoma Coast Kosta Browne - Sonoma Coast Navarro Vineyards - Méthode à l'ancienne, Anderson Valley Patz & Hall - Sonoma Coast OTHER REDS Peay Vineyards - Syrah, Les Titans, Sonoma Coast A. Rafanelli - Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley Ridge Vineyards - Zinfandel Blend, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley
9 half bottles FRENCH RED BORDEAUX - LEFT BANK Château Clerc-Milon - Pauillac Château Gloria - Saint-Julien Château Kirwan - Margaux BORDEAUX - RIGHT BANK Château L'Arrosée - Saint-Émilion Château Canon - Saint-Émilion Château Canon - Saint-Émilion BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS Domaine Arlaud - Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru Domaine Arlaud - Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru Domaine Arlaud - Morey-Saint-Denis, Les Millandes, 1er Cru Domaine Arlaud - Morey-Saint-Denis, Les Millandes, 1er Cru La Pousse d'or - Chambolle-Musigny Denis Mortet - Gevrey-Chambertin Frédéric Magnien - Gevrey-Chambertin, Lavaux St. Jacques, 1er Cru BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE Henri Boillot - Volnay Domaine de Courcel - Pommard, Grand Clos des Épenots, 1er Cru Domaine de Courcel - Pommard, Grand Clos des Épenots, 1er Cru La Pousse d Or - Volnay, En Caillerets, 1er Cru RHÔNE VALLEY - CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Clos du Mont Olivet Domaine la Millière - Vieilles Vignes RHÔNE VALLEY - CÔTES DU RHÔNE Clos du Caillou - Vieilles Vignes
10 half bottles ITALIAN RED PIEDMONT Gaja - Barbaresco Cascina Adelaide - Barolo Parusso - Barolo, Bussia Vigna Rocche TUSCANY Isole e Olena - Chianti-Classico Valdicava - Brunello di Montalcino
11 champagne MULTI-VINTAGE Less than one-twelfth of the world s sparkling wine comes from Champagne in Northeast France. Bubbly can only be called Champagne when it comes from this specific area. Multi-vintage wines are a blend of several vintages, in order to maintain similar aromatics and flavor profiles from year to year Billecart-Salmon - Brut Réserve, Aÿ MV 126. Bollinger - "Special Cuvée," Brut, Aÿ 3 Liter MV 650. Canard-Duchêne - "Authentic Brut," Montagne de Reims MV 72. Delamotte - Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger MV 116. Egly-Ouriet - "Les Vignes de Vrigny," Premier Cru, Brut, Ambonnay MV 147. Krug - "Grande Cuvée," Brut, Reims MV 298. Larmandier-Bernier - "Latitude," Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut, Vertus MV 110. Bruno Paillard - "Première Cuvée," Brut, Reims MV 102. Louis Roederer - "Brut Premier," Reims MV 90. Taittinger - "La Francaise," Brut, Reims MV MULTI-VINTAGE ROSÉ Billecart-Salmon - Brut, Aÿ MV 181. Canard-Duchêne - "Authentic Rosé," Brut, Montagne de Reims MV 100. Delamotte - Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger MV 155. Egly-Ouriet - Grand Cru, Brut, Ambonnay MV 230. Gosset - "Grande Rosé," Brut, Aÿ MV 142. Krug - Brut, Reims MV 580. Bruno Paillard - "Première Cuvée," Brut, Reims MV 148. VINTAGE Vintage Champagnes are only made in the best years typically three to four times per decade Billecart-Salmon - Extra Brut, Aÿ Bollinger - "La Grand Année," Brut, Aÿ Canard-Duchêne - "Authentic Vintage," Brut, Montagne de Reims Delamotte - Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Deutz - Brut, Aÿ Krug - Brut, Reims Krug - Brut, Reims
12 champagne 4800 VINTAGE ROSÉ Deutz - Brut, Aÿ TÊTE DE CUVÉE Literally French for head blend, these wines represent the Champagne houses finest offerings and are only produced in the most exceptional years. These wines are often bottle aged for years before being released to the public Billecart-Salmon - "Le Clos St. Hilaire," Aÿ Nicolas Feuillate - "Palmes d Or," Brut, Epernay Krug - "Clos de Mesnil," Blanc de Blancs, Reims Krug - "Clos de Mesnil," Blanc de Blancs, Reims Moët et Chandon - "Cuvée Dom Pérignon," Brut, Epernay Louis Roederer - "Cristal," Brut, Reims Salon - Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Salon - Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Taittinger - "Comtes de Champagne," Brut, Reims Veuve Clicquot - "La Grande Dame," Brut, Reims TÊTE DE CUVÉE ROSÉ Nicolas Feuillate - "Palmes d Or," Brut, Epernay Gosset - "Celebris," Extra Brut, Aÿ Moët et Chandon - "Cuvée Dom Pérignon," Brut, Epernay Moët et Chandon - "Cuvée Dom Pérignon," Brut, Epernay Magnum Moët et Chandon - "Cuvée Dom Pérignon Œnotheque," Brut, Epernay Ruinart - "Dom Ruinart," Brut, Reims Veuve Clicquot - "La Grande Dame," Brut, Reims Veuve Clicquot - "La Grande Dame," Brut, Reims
13 sparkling CALIFORNIA Lichen Estate - Blanc de Gris, Anderson Valley Roederer Estate - "L'Ermitage," Brut, Anderson Valley Magnum Roederer Estate - "L Ermitage," Brut, Anderson Valley Magnum Schramsberg - Blanc de Blancs, Brut, North Coast CALIFORNIA ROSÉ Iron Horse - "Wedding Cuvée," Green Valley of Russian River Valley Roederer Estate - Brut, Anderson Valley MV 65. Schramsberg - Brut, North Coast
14 american white CHARDONNAY From dozens of admired estates to small boutiques, California produces thousands of versions of one of the world s most popular and versatile grape varietals. From crisp, lively and lip-smacking to rich, powerful, structured and creamy, the fruit profiles can range from apple and pear to tropical fruits and from unoaked to toasty. NAPA VALLEY Chardonnays from Napa Valley are ripe, firm and full-bodied, with notes of green apple, pear, and citrus. Some producers use varying amounts of oak to add vanilla and toasty notes. Some try to preserve acidity levels by fermenting in stainless steel, while others use malolactic fermentation to add creaminess Chappellet Darioush - Signature Lewis Cellars - Reserve Pahlmeyer Stony Hill Magnum CARNEROS This cool, foggy and windy area produces crisp Chardonnays, light to medium in body with prevalent citrus and apple notes Donum Estate Failla - Hudson Vineyard Frank Family Vineyards Frank Family Vineyards - Lewis Vineyard Reserve Hudson Vineyards Hyde de Villaine - Hyde Vineyard Kistler - Hudson Vineyard Kistler - Hudson Vineyard Ram's Gate Ram's Gate - Hyde Vineyard Scribe
15 american white CHARDONNAY SONOMA COAST This AVA spans 750 square miles of Sonoma County, from Petaluma in the south, to the Mendocino border in the north. These wines are typically delicate, with bright stone fruit, pear and apple notes, with amazing balance in fruit, acidity and minerality Aubert - Lauren Vineyard Aubert - Lauren Vineyard Aubert - Ritchie Vineyard Aubert - Ritchie Vineyard Aubert - Ritchie Vineyard Aubert - Ritchie Vineyard Aubert - Ritchie Vineyard Aubert - UV-SL Vineyard Aubert - UV-SL Vineyard Aubert - UV-SL Vineyard DuMOL Failla Flowers Fort Ross - Fort Ross Vineyard Hirsch Vineyards - Estate Kistler - Les Noisetiers Littorai - B.A. Thieriot Vineyard Marcassin - Marcassin Vineyard Marcassin - Marcassin Vineyard Marcassin - Marcassin Vineyard Marcassin - Three Sisters Vineyard Marcassin - Three Sisters Vineyard Marcassin - Three Sisters Vineyard Marcassin - Zio Tony Ranch Martinelli - Three Sisters Vineyard Sea Ridge Meadow Pahlmeyer Peay Vineyards - Estate Joseph Phelps - Freestone
16 american white CHARDONNAY KNIGHTS VALLEY North of Calistoga, and across the border to Sonoma County, this valley is an enclosed bowl providing a warm climate for vines, producing opulent, lush wines that are often compared to the great white Burgundies. The majority of Peter Michael s legendary Chardonnay vines are planted here Peter Michael - Belle Côte Peter Michael - Belle Côte Peter Michael - La Carrière Peter Michael - La Carrière Peter Michael - La Carrière Peter Michael - Ma Belle-Fille Peter Michael - Ma Belle-Fille Peter Michael - Ma Belle-Fille Peter Michael - Ma Belle-Fille Peter Michael - Mon Plaisir Peter Michael - Mon Plaisir Peter Michael - Mon Plaisir Pont de Chevalier SONOMA COUNTY These Chardonnays run the gamut from crisp and minerally to creamy and buttery. Notes include baked apple, pear and lemon, while many have toasty, spicy flavors Aubert - The Quarry Aubert - The Quarry Kistler - McCrea Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain Kistler - McCrea Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain Three Sticks - "Origin," Durrell Vineyard, Sonoma Valley
17 american white CHARDONNAY RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY This 150 square mile AVA runs from eastern Sonoma west to Guerneville bordering the Sonoma Coast. Moist, dark, and heavily forested with rich soil, this appellation produces wines showing pear, apple, peach and nectarine notes with overtones of Meyer lemon and bright acidity DuMOL Flanagan Freeman - Ryo-Fu Paul Hobbs Paul Hobbs - Ulises Valdez Vineyard Kosta Browne - One Sixteen LIOCO - "Estero" Morlet - Ma Princesse Patz & Hall - Dutton Ranch Patz & Hall - Woolsey Road 5 Liter Porter-Bass - Estate Ramey Wine Cellars Williams Selyem - Unoaked Williams Selyem - Allen Vineyard Williams Selyem - Allen Vineyard Williams Selyem - Heintz Vineyard Williams Selyem - Heintz Vineyard MENDOCINO COUNTY Chardonnays from Mendocino often show apple and pear fruit, tinged with citrus, and a pleasant, buttery richness Alder Springs - Estate FEL - Anderson Valley Radio-Coteau - Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley
18 american white CHARDONNAY SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS A broad appelation with diverse microclimates, Chardonnays from the Santa Cruz Mountains typically have tropical fruit notes offset by bright acidity Mount Eden - Estate Ridge Vineyards - Estate, Monte Bello Vineyard CENTRAL COAST Black Kite - Soberanes Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Talley Vineyards - Rosemary's Vineyard, Arroyo Grande Valley SANTA BARBARA COUNTY There is a wide variety of styles from Santa Barbara, but most have high-toned aromatics and, in addition to classic apple-pear fruit, they tend toward tropical fruits, like pineapple Bien Nacido Vineyards - Estate Brewer-Clifton - Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - 3-D, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - 3-D, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Mount Carmel, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Sea Smoke, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Sea Smoke, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Sweeney Canyon, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Sweeney Canyon, Sta. Rita Hills Chanin - Los Alamos Vineyard, Santa Barbara County La Fenêtre - Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley OREGON The Chardonnays of Oregon often have floral aromatics, with firm minerality and characteristics of ripe melon, white peach and hazelnut Bethel Heights - Casteel, Eola-Amity Hills
19 american white SAUVIGNON BLANC Often lighter bodied than Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs have distinctive aromas of fresh cut grass, herbs and green fruits with flavors of citrus, melon, fig and passion fruit Captûre - "Tradition," North Coast Cardinale - "Intrada," Napa Valley Duckhorn - Napa Valley Merry Edwards - Russian River Valley Cliff Lede - Napa Valley Lewis Cellars - Napa Valley Joseph Phelps - Estate, St. Helena Quintessa - "Illumination," Napa/Sonoma County Sonoma-Loeb - Russian River Valley Spottswoode - Napa/Sonoma County Spottswoode - Napa/Sonoma County Magnum Twomey - Napa Valley RHÔNE VARIETALS Inspired by the great Rhône wines of France, California has made a substantial commitment to these varietals in the past few decades. Whether it s Marsanne s tropical fruit aromatics, the freshness of Roussanne or Viognier s spicy stone fruit flavors and floral aromas, these varietals have a strong presence as individual wines and in blends VIOGNIER Darioush - "Signature," Napa Valley Peay Vineyards - Estate, Sonoma Coast
20 french white BURGUNDY - CHABLIS From the northern most vineyards in Burgundy in northeast France, these Chardonnay based whites are steely and dry with intense mineral notes. Young versions are citrusy with firm acidity, but become honeyed and buttery with age CHABLIS - PREMIER CRU Jean Marc Brocard - Vaulorent François Raveneau - Butteaux François Raveneau - Fôret François Raveneau - Montée de Tonnerre William Fevre - Montée de Tonnerre William Fevre - Montmains William Fevre - Vaulorent Verget - Vaillons CHABLIS - GRAND CRU Dauvissat-Camus - Les Clos William Fevre - Les Clos William Fevre - Valmur Verget - Bougros Verget - Valmur Verget - Valmur Verget - Valmur BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS The northern half of Burgundy s Côte d Or is named after the town of Nuits-St-Georges. While known for its great Pinot Noirs, there are some amazing Chardonnays from the villages listed below.these beautiful wines show layers of flavors from apple and pear to a medley of exotic fruits VOUGEOT - PREMIER CRU Domaine de la Vougeraie - Clos de la Vougeraie Magnum NUITS-ST-GEORGES - PREMIER CRU Domaine de L Arlot - Clos de L Arlot
21 french white BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE From the southern half of Burgundy s Côte d Or comes arguably the finest Chardonnay on earth. Intense in their youth, the best wines can improve for decades. ALOXE-CORTON This small village at the north end of the Côte de Beaune produces the top white from this area - Corton-Charlemagne. Lower on the slope, soils are darker, producing rich, dense wines with intense tropical notes. Wines from the top of the slope are more austere and steely in their youth but develop magnificent aromatics of honey, praline and gun-flint with time CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE - GRAND CRU Bruno Clair Bruno Clair Bruno Clair Coche-Dury Alex Gambal Camille Giroud Camille Giroud Magnum Antonin Guyon Verget Domaine de la Vougeraie - Le Charlemagne
22 french white BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE MEURSAULT While there are no Grand Cru vineyards in this village, the Premier Crus rival top wines from other regions in Burgundy. These Chardonnays are firm in their youth with strong acidity and mineral notes and develop notes of hazelnut and lemon custard after a few years in the bottle Henri Boillot Yves Boyer-Martenot - Les Narvaux Coche-Dury Coche-Dury Coche-Dury Coche-Dury - Domaine et Selections Coche-Dury - Domaine et Selections Comtes Lafon - Clos de la Barre Comtes Lafon - Clos de la Barre Henri Germain - Les Chevaliérs Louis Jadot Maison Leroy - Narvaux Domaine Roulot - Les Tessons, Clos de Mon Plasir MEURSAULT - PREMIER CRU Coche-Dury - Perrières Jean-Michel Gaunoux - Perrières François et Antoine Jobard - Genevrières Comtes Lafon - Perrières Maison Leroy - Blagny Maison Leroy - Perrières Marquis d'angerville - Santenots Domaine Roulot - Perrières
23 french white BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE SAINT-AUBIN - PREMIER CRU Once thought of as a second tier village, Saint-Aubin Chardonnays have begun to rival some of their more well known neighbors. These wines often show racy acidity and firm minerality with low oak Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey - La Pucelle Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey - Les Perrières PULIGNY-MONTRACHET François Carillon Vincent Girardin - Vieilles Vignes PULIGNY-MONTRACHET - PREMIER CRU Jean Boillot & Fils - Clos de la Mouchere Vincent Girardin - Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive - Les Folatières Maison Leroy - Sous le Puits Domaine de la Pousse d Or - Le Cailleret Verget - Sous les Puits BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET - GRAND CRU Lying within the village of Puligny--Montrachet just north of the more famous Le Montrachet vineyard, Chevalier-Montrachet is an extremely low-yielding site. The wines are rich and firm when young, but develop mineral and stone fruit notes with age Bouchard Père & Fils - La Cabotte Bouchard Père & Fils - La Cabotte Vincent Girardin Domaine Leflaive Michel Niellon Domaine Ramonet Etienne Sauzet
24 french white LE MONTRACHET - GRAND CRU Straddling the communes of Puligny and Chassagne, this 20 acre vineyard produces some of the greatest white wines, thanks to dawn-to-dusk sunshine, mystical limestone soils, and great natural irrigation. Concentrated, rich and balanced Marc Colin et Fils Domaine Blain-Gagnard Jacques Prieur Domaine de la Romanée Conti Etienne Sauzet BÂTARD-MONTRACHET - GRAND CRU Another site crossing between the villages of Puligny and Chassagne, down slope from Le Montrachet. This Grand Cru produces powerful wines with exotic, floral aromas and a rich, buttery palate of honey and spice Henri Boillot Marc Colin et Fils Morey-Coffinet Magnum Ramonet Etienne Sauzet Verget BIENVENUES BÂTARD-MONTRACHET - GRAND CRU Located in the northeast section of Batard these wines are fat and oily with layers of tropical fruit and spice Vincent Girardin Domaine Leflaive Domaine Ramonet
25 french white BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET From village to Grand Cru, Chassagne is famed for powerful and steely Chardonnays with soft round texture. The wines are rich, but not heavy, with notes of apple, pear, citrus, and vanilla François Carillon Vincent Girardin - Vieilles Vignes Maison Leroy CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET - PREMIER CRU Blain-Gagnard - Caillerets François Carillon - Clos Saint-Jean Vincent Girardin - Blanchot Dessus Vincent Girardin - Morgeot Maison Leroy - Morgeot Michel Niellon - Clos de la Maltroie Michel Niellon - Clos Saint-Jean Jean Pillot - Les Vergers Verget - Morgeot Cuvée Vieilles Vignes BOURGOGNE Comte Georges de Vogüé
26 french white LOIRE VALLEY Possibly France s most varied wine region. The eastern communes of Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre produce bright mineral driven Sauvignon Blancs, while the central communes of Savennières and Vouvray produce stunning, light-bodied but highly aromatic Chenin Blancs SANCERRE Domaine Vacheron POUILLY-FUMÉ Didier Dagueneau Didier Dagueneau - Buisson Renard Didier Dagueneau - Pur Sang Didier Dagueneau - Silex SAVENNIÈRES A strong focus on biodynamic farming, Savennières is producing Chenin Blancs with wooly aromatics of hay and honey followed by firm acidity Nicolas Joly - Coulée de Serrant VOUVRAY One of the top regions in the world for Chenin Blanc, styles range from dry (sec) to off-dry (demi-sec) and even sparkling. The best Vouvrays have the potential to age for decades Guy Saget - Marie de Beauregard ANJOU Château Soucherie - Cuvée Les Rangs de Long BORDEAUX Bordeaux blancs are usually crafted with Sauvignon Blanc, often blending varying proportions of Semillon. They can range from light and supple to powerful and viscous with prominent melon, lime and passion fruit notes, and have the ability to age for decades Château Gilette - Bordeaux Supérieur Château Gilette - Bordeaux Supérieur Château Haut-Brion - Pessac-Leognan
27 french white RHÔNE VALLEY A region in Southern France located on the Rhône River. These are crisp wines, rich with flavors of green apple, honeysuckle, spice and nuts. CHÂTEAU GRILLET An A.O.P located completely inside the Condrieu region, and named after the Château that owns the 9.4 acre vineyard. 100% Viognier shows aromatics of apricot, truffle and honey, with flavors of apricot, orange and tangerine Château Grillet CONDRIEU Home to the fashionable yet difficult Viognier grape - an elixir of soft tree fruit, peach, pear, and apricot Yves Cuilleron - La Petit Côte ST. JOSEPH J.L. Chave Sélection - Céleste HERMITAGE A robust blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, these wines are firm with citrus and mineral notes in their youth, evolving into a soft, golden wine with aromatics of nuts and honey when they age M. Chapoutier - Le Méal J.L. Chave J.L. Chave J.L. Chave CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE These wines rely on six different varietals. Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne provide fruitiness and fatness, while Bouboulenc, Clairette and Picpoul add acidity, floral and mineral notes. Notes of almond, star fruit, anise, fennel, honeysuckle and peach Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel - Vieilles Vignes Château de Beaucastel - Vieilles Vignes Château de Beaucastel - Vieilles Vignes M. Chapoutier - La Bernardine Château Rayas
28 french white ALSACE This region on the eastern border of France produces mostly white wines that are excellent with food and known for their floral and spicy aromatics. There are some notable Grand Cru wines, those tagged Sélection de Grains Nobles and Vendange Tardive are the sweetest GEWÜRZTRAMINER Leon Beyer - Sélection de Grains Nobles Leon Beyer - Vendange Tardive MUSCAT Domaine Weinbach - Clos des Capucins, Réserve PINOT GRIS Domaine Zind-Humbrecht - Clos St. Urbain, Rangen Grand Cru RIESLING Trimbach - Clos St. Hune Trimbach - Clos St. Hune Trimbach - Clos St. Hune Domaine Zind-Humbrecht - Clos Windsbuhl TOKAY-PINOT GRIS Hugel et Fils - Hommage a Jean Hugel
29 Italian White Italy s white wines are some of the best values and most versatile in Europe. The classic profile is dry, citrusy and nutty, with limited oak. Whether they are from the mineral driven sites of Alto Adige or from the salty volcanic soils of Sicily, you can find wines of tremendous character PIEDMONT Bruno Giacosa - Roero Arneis TRENTINO - ALTO ADIGE Endrizzi - Gewürztraminer J. Hofstätter - Gewürztraminer, Kolbenhof FRIULI - VENEZIA GIULIA Gravner - Ribolla Gialla, Amphora Radikon - Ribolla Gialla 500 ml
30 german and austrian white GERMANY German whites are a true lesson in the balance between acidity and sweetness in a wine. The top whites are classified through the Prädikatswein classification (Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese), meaning as ripeness increases so does fruit character and sugar levels. These wines show prevalent apricot, apple and citrus notes RIESLING - KABINETT Müller-Catoir - Mussbach, Pfalz RIESLING - SPÄTLESE Hermann Dönnhoff - Oberhäuser Brücke, Nahe Emrich Schönleber - Monzinger Halenberg, Nahe Weingart - Bopparder Hamm Ohlenberg, Mittelrhein Weingart - Bopparder Hamm Ohlenberg Anarchie, Mittelrhein RIESLING - AUSLESE Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben - Erdener Treppchen, Mosel Kerpen - Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel Willi Schaefer - Graacher Domprobst, Mosel Selbach-Oster - Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Mosel SCHEUREBE - SPÄTLESE Müller-Catoir - Haardter Mandelring, Pfalz AUSTRIA The top grape in Austria is Grüner-Veltliner, with aromatics of spice and tropical fruit, a soft palate and a citrusy spritz. Rieslings are rich and fleshy with a clean, dry finish GRÜNER-VELTLINER Nikolaihof - Vinothek, Wachau RIESLING Loimer - Seeberg, Kamptal F.X. Pichler - Dürnsteiner, Smaragd, Wachau F.X. Pichler - Loibner Berg, Smaragd, Wachau Rudi Pichler - Weissenkirchner Achleiten, Smaragd, Wachau Magnum
31 other european white SPAIN Cal Raspallet - Xarel.lo, "Nun Vinya dels Taus," Penedès Rafael Palacios - Godello, "As Sortes," Valdeorras SLOVENIA Movia - Ribolla southern hemisphere white AUSTRALIA Bindi - Chardonnay, Quartz, Victoria SOUTH AFRICA Hamilton Russell - Chardonnay, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley rosé AMERICA CC Pachyderm - Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Flowers - Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Lewis Cellars - "Vin Gris" Rosé of Syrah, Napa Valley Liquid Farm - Rosé of Mourvédre, Vogelzang Vineyard, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Scribe - Rosé of Pinot Noir, "IV. Odd Angel," Sonoma County Paradigm - Rosé of Merlot, Oakville FRANCE Château Maupague - Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire Triennes - Méditerranée IGP SPAIN Bodegas Muga - Rioja
32 american red PREMIERE NAPA VALLEY Inspired by the great Hospice barrel auctions of Burgundy, every February the Napa Valley Vintners hold an annual charity auction to benefit the local community. The following wines are exclusive 5 case lots only available here in the Murray Circle dining room Anomaly Vineyards - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 22 Ashby s Reserve Clark-Claudon Vineyards - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 89 Serendipity Frias Family Vineyards - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 43 "Señor Frias Hilltop Select" Long Meadow Ranch - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 11 Right Bank Miner Family Vineyards - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 59, Stagecoach Vineyard CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY Some of California s most collectible wines, they are typically medium to full-bodied, with intense ripe flavors of black currant, cassis, chocolate and cedar. Wines from the mountain regions of Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain, and Mount Veeder have firmer tannin and concentration, while the valley floor regions such as Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena posses more finesse and elegance Abreu - Capella Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Madrona Ranch Abreu - Rothwell-Hyde Abreu - Rothwell-Hyde Abreu - Rothwell-Hyde Abreu - Thorevilos Abreu - Thorevilos Abreu - Thorevilos
33 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Allora Vineyards - Lusso Magnum Allora Vineyards - Tresca Magnum Allora Vineyards - Tresca Magnum Allora Vineyards - Tresca Magnum Amuse Bouche Amuse Bouche - Vin Perdu 5 Liter Anomaly - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 22 Ashby s Reserve Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Magnum Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Magnum Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Eisele Vineyard Araujo Estate Wines - Altagracia Arietta - Hudson Vineyard H Block Arietta - Hudson Vineyard H Block Magnum Arietta - Hudson Vineyard H Block Arietta - Hudson Vineyard H Block Atalon Banshee - The One Magnum
34 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Barbour Vineyards Barbour Vineyards Barbour Vineyards Beaulieu Vineyard - Georges de Latour Private Reserve Beaulieu Vineyard - Georges de Latour Private Reserve Beaulieu Vineyard - Georges de Latour Private Reserve Beaulieu Vineyard - Georges de Latour Private Reserve Beaulieu Vineyard - Georges de Latour Private Reserve Behrens & Hitchcock - Dr. Crane Cuvée Behrens & Hitchcock - Fat Boy Behrens & Hitchcock - Heavyweight Behrens & Hitchcock - Ink Grade Behrens & Hitchcock - Ode to Picasso Behrens & Hitchcock - St. Augustine Behrens & Hitchcock - TKL Ranch Beringer - Private Reserve Beringer - Private Reserve Beringer - Private Reserve Blankiet Estate - Paradise Hills Vineyard Blankiet Estate - Paradise Hills Vineyard Blankiet Estate - Paradise Hills Vineyard Magnum Blankiet Estate - Paradise Hills Vineyard Blankiet Estate - Red Blend, Paradise Hills Vineyard
35 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Bond Estate - Matriarch Bond Estate - Melbury Bond Estate - Melbury Bond Estate - Melbury Bond Estate - Pluribus Bond Estate - Pluribus Bond Estate - Pluribus Bond Estate - Pluribus Bond Estate - Quella Bond Estate - Quella Bond Estate - Quella Bond Estate - St. Eden Bond Estate - St. Eden Bond Estate - St. Eden Bond Estate - St. Eden Bond Estate - St. Eden Bond Estate - St. Eden Bond Estate - Vecina Bond Estate - Vecina Bond Estate - Vecina Bond Estate - Vecina Bond Estate - Vecina Bond Estate - Vecina Bond Estate - Vecina Bond Estate - Vecina Brookman Bryant Family Vineyard Bryant Family Vineyard Bryant Family Vineyard Bryant Family Vineyard Bryant Family Vineyard Bryant Family Vineyard Buoncristiani
36 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Cain Cellars - Cain Five Cardinale Cardinale Cardinale Cardinale Cardinale Caymus - Special Selection Chappellet - Signature Chappellet - Signature Chappellet - Pritchard Hill Chappellet - Pritchard Hill Chappellet - Pritchard Hill Chappellet - Pritchard Hill Chappellet - Pritchard Hill Chappellet - Las Piedras Château Boswell - Estate Château Boswell - Estate Château Boswell - Estate Château Boswell - Estate Chateau Montelena - Estate Chateau Montelena - Estate Chateau Montelena - Estate Chateau Montelena - Estate Chateau Montelena - Estate Chateau Montelena - Estate Cimarossa - Rive di Cimarossa Clark-Claudon Vineyards Clark-Claudon Vineyards Clark-Claudon Vineyards Clark-Claudon Vineyards - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 89 Serendipity
37 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Colgin - Cariad Colgin - Cariad Colgin - Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin - Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin - Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin - Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin - Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin - Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin - Tychson Hill Vineyard Colgin - Tychson Hill Vineyard Colgin - IX Estate Continuum Continuum Continuum Continuum Continuum Continuum Corison Corra
38 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle Dalla Valle - Maya Dalla Valle - Maya Dalla Valle - Maya Dalla Valle - Maya Dalla Valle - Maya Dalla Valle - Maya Dalla Valle - Maya Dalla Valle - Maya Dalla Valle - Maya Darioush - Signature David Arthur - Elevation David Arthur - Elevation David Arthur - Elevation
39 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Diamond Creek - Gravelly Meadow Diamond Creek - Gravelly Meadow Diamond Creek - Gravelly Meadow Diamond Creek - Gravelly Meadow Diamond Creek - Gravelly Meadow Diamond Creek - Gravelly Meadow Diamond Creek - Lake Diamond Creek - Lake Diamond Creek - Lake Diamond Creek - Red Rock Terrace Diamond Creek - Red Rock Terrace Diamond Creek - Red Rock Terrace Diamond Creek - Red Rock Terrace Diamond Creek - Red Rock Terrace Diamond Creek - Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek - Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek - Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek - Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek - Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek - Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek - Volcanic Hill Dominus - Napanook Dominus Dominus Dominus Dominus Dominus Dominus
40 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Dunn Vineyards Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards - Howell Mountain Favia Fisher Vineyards - Lamb Vineyard Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Robert Foley Vineyards - Claret Frank Family Vineyards Frias Family Vineyards - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 43 "Señor Frias Hilltop Select" Frias Family Vineyards - Private Reserve, Spring Mountain District Frias Family Vineyards - Private Reserve, Spring Mountain District Frias Family Vineyards - Private Reserve, Spring Mountain District Magnum Frias Family Vineyards - Private Reserve, Spring Mountain District Frias Family Vineyards - Private Reserve, Spring Mountain District
41 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Gemstone Gemstone Gemstone Gemstone - Facets of Gemstone Gemstone - Facets of Gemstone Grace Family Vineyards Grace Family Vineyards 1 Liter Grace Family Vineyards Grace Family Vineyards 1 Liter Grace Family Vineyards 1 Liter Grace Family Vineyards - Blank Vineyard Hall Harlan Estate - The Maiden Harlan Estate - The Maiden Harlan Estate - The Maiden Harlan Estate - The Maiden Harlan Estate - The Maiden Harlan Estate - The Maiden Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Heitz Cellar - Martha's Vineyard Heitz Cellar - Martha's Vineyard Heitz Cellar - Martha's Vineyard Heitz Cellar - Martha's Vineyard
42 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) William Hill - Mt. Veeder William Hill - Mt. Veeder Paul Hobbs - Crossbarn Paul Hobbs - Beckstoffer Vineyard, Oakville Paul Hobbs - Hyde Vineyard, Carneros Honig Hourglass Hundred Acre - Kayli Morgan Hundred Acre - Kayli Morgan Hundred Acre - Kayli Morgan Hundred Acre - Kayli Morgan Jones Family Jones Family Jones Family Jones Family Kapcsándy Family - Estate Cuvée Magnum Herb Lamb - HL Vineyards Herb Lamb - HL Vineyards Larkmead Larkmead Larkmead Larkmead Larkmead Larkmead Larkmead - Firebelle Larkmead - Firebelle Larkmead - Firebelle Larkmead - Firebelle Larkmead - Solari Reserve
43 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Karl Lawrence Karl Lawrence Magnum Karl Lawrence Magnum Karl Lawrence Karl Lawrence - Beckstoffer To Kalon Karl Lawrence - Dr. Crane Vineyard Karl Lawrence - Herb Lamb Vineyard Karl Lawrence - Morisoli Vineyard Cliff Lede - Stags Leap District Cliff Lede - Stags Leap District Cliff Lede - Poetry Cliff Lede - Poetry Cliff Lede - Songbook Cliff Lede - Songbook Cliff Lede - Songbook Levy & McClellan Levy & McClellan - Ampersand Levy & McClellan - Ampersand Lewis Cellars Lewis Cellars Lewis Cellars - Cuvée Lewis Cellars - Cuvée L Lewis Cellars - Reserve Lewis Cellars - Reserve Magnum Lewis Cellars - Reserve Lewis Cellars - Reserve Lewis Cellars - Reserve Lewis Cellars - Reserve Lewis Cellars - Reserve Magnum Lewis Cellars - Reserve Lewis Cellars - Reserve Lewis Cellars - Reserve Long Meadow Ranch - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 11 Right Bank Melka Wines - Metisse
44 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Merus Merus Magnum Merus Magnum Merus Merus Miner Family Vineyards - Premiere Napa Valley Lot 59, Stagecoach Vineyard Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Magnum Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Robert Mondavi Winery - Reserve Opus One Opus One Opus One Opus One Opus One Orin Swift - Papillon Pahlmeyer Joseph Phelps - Backus Magnum Joseph Phelps - Backus Magnum Joseph Phelps - Backus Magnum Joseph Phelps - Insignia Joseph Phelps - Insignia Magnum Joseph Phelps - Insignia Magnum Joseph Phelps - Insignia Magnum Joseph Phelps - Insignia Magnum Joseph Phelps - Insignia Magnum Joseph Phelps - Insignia
45 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Pride Mountain Vineyards - Vintner Select Cuvée Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Claret Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Claret Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Claret Magnum Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Claret Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Claret Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Claret Pride Mountain Vineyards - Reserve Claret Pulido-Walker - Panek Vineyard Quintessa Quintessa Quintessa Ramey Wine Cellars - Claret Ramey Wine Cellars - Jericho Canyon Ramey Wine Cellars - Pedregal Vineyard Magnum Realm Cellars - The Bard Realm Cellars - Farella Screaming Eagle - Oakville Screaming Eagle - Oakville Screaming Eagle - Oakville Roy Estate - Estate Proprietary Red Roy Estate - Estate Proprietary Red Seavey Seavey Seavey Seavey
46 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Shafer - Hillside Select, Stags Leap District Shafer - Hillside Select, Stags Leap District Shafer - Hillside Select, Stags Leap District Shafer - Hillside Select, Stags Leap District Shafer - Hillside Select, Stags Leap District Shafer - Hillside Select, Stags Leap District Shafer - Hillside Select, Stags Leap District Silver Oak Silver Oak Silver Oak Silver Oak Silver Oak Magnum Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Magnum Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Spottswoode Magnum Spottswoode Spottswoode Magnum Stag's Leap Wine Cellars - Cask 23, Stags Leap District Stag's Leap Wine Cellars - Cask 23, Stags Leap District Magnum
47 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS NAPA VALLEY (CONTINUED) Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard D.R. Stephens - Moose Valley Vineyard D.R. Stephens - Moose Valley Vineyard Terra Valentine - Spring Mountain District Philip Togni - Estate Magnum Philip Togni - Estate Philip Togni - Tanbark Hill Stony Hill V Madrone V Madrone Magnum Vineyard 7&8 - Spring Mountain District Winter Word Vineyards Young Inglewood Young Inglewood - Right Bank Red
48 american red SONOMA COUNTY A diverse deposit of soil types and a slightly cooler climate provide high toned fruit aromatics and firm acidity. These cabernets are nicely balanced with flavors of black currant, anise, cedar, and moderate tannins Flanagan - Bennett Valley Flanagan - Bennett Valley Flanagan - Bennett Valley Flanagan - Bennett Valley Hidden Ridge - 55% Slope Demuth-Kemos - Mountain Terrace Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Louis M. Martini - Monte Rosso Vineyard Mauritson - Loam, Sonoma County Mauritson - Positas, Sonoma County Mauritson - Clough, Sonoma County Mauritson - Suther, Sonoma County A. Rafanelli - Dry Creek Valley KNIGHTS VALLEY Peter Michael s Les Pavots is one of the most collectible Bordeaux style blends in California. The wines showcase a richer side of Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of chocolate and espresso Peter Michael - Les Pavots Magnum Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Magnum Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - Les Pavots Peter Michael - L Esprit des Pavots Peter Michael - L Esprit des Pavots Peter Michael - L Esprit des Pavots Peter Michael - L Esprit des Pavots Knights Bridge
49 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS High altitude vines producing strong, rich and powerful red varietals. Home to the historic Monte Bello Vineyard of Paul Draper s iconic Ridge Vineyards Ridge Vineyards - Estate Ridge Vineyards - Estate Ridge Vineyards - Monte Bello Ridge Vineyards - Monte Bello Ridge Vineyards - Monte Bello Ridge Vineyards - Monte Bello PASO ROBLES Rhône varietals are right at home next to Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard. L Aventure s estate is producing wines of impeccable purity with the help of hot days, cool nights, and massive deposits of calcareous limestone L Aventure L Aventure - Estate Cuvée L Aventure - Estate Cuvée Magnum L'Aventure - Estate Cuvée SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Jonata - El Desafio de Jonata, Santa Ynez Valley
50 american red CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDS OREGON/WASHINGTON Cabernets from the Northwest offer soft notes of baker s chocolate, dark fruits and minerals Cayuse - Camaspelo, Walla Walla Valley Cayuse - Camaspelo, Walla Walla Valley Grand Rêve - Reserve, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Magnum Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Magnum Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Magnum Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek - Columbia Valley Quilceda Creek - Columbia Valley Quilceda Creek - Columbia Valley Quilceda Creek - Columbia Valley Quilceda Creek - Galitzine Vineyard, Red Mountain Quilceda Creek - Galitzine Vineyard, Red Mountain Quilceda Creek - Galitzine Vineyard, Red Mountain Quilceda Creek - Palengat Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills
51 american red MERLOT A soft and supple varietal often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot offers deep notes of plum, chocolate and minerals. It is also the dominant varietal in some of Bordeaux Right Bank inspired blends when married with Cabernet Franc NAPA VALLEY Beringer - Bancroft Ranch Blackbird Vineyards Magnum Blankiet Estate - Paradise Hills Vineyard Blankiet Estate - Rive Droite, Paradise Hills Vineyard Duckhorn Duckhorn - Three Palms Vineyard Duckhorn - Three Palms Vineyard Jack Larkin Magnum Pahlmeyer Magnum Pahlmeyer Twomey SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS Ridge Vineyards - Estate CABERNET FRANC Franc offers great fruit and balance, lighter in color and tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon. It adds great structure and durability to blends and drinks amazingly well on its own. Notes include tobacco, raspberry, cassis, violets and sometimes bell pepper NAPA VALLEY Chappellet - Pritchard Hill Darioush - Signature Larkin Magnum SONOMA COUNTY Pride Mountain Vineyards Magnum
52 american red PINOT NOIR Over the last decade Pinot Noir has become more fashionable to Americans thanks to superb elegance, complex fruit, and spicy aromatics. CARNEROS The first wine region in California to be defined by climate, rather than political boundaries, it stretches over both Sonoma and Napa counties. The bay breeze helps nurture spicy Pinots, with tight structure, and high acidity with pronounced red cherry and berry flavors Donum Estate Donum Estate Ram's Gate Scribe - "VII. The Moonshiner" SONOMA COAST The largest AVA in Sonoma County spanning 750 square miles. Some of the most sought after Pinot Noir vineyards are planted here. Extreme coastal producers such as Peay and Hirsch have higher acidity levels while producers such as Clouds Rest from the southern part of the AVA have a more concentrated red fruit profile Anthill Farms - Campbell Ranch Aubert Aubert - Reuling Vineyard Aubert - Reuling Vineyard Aubert - Reuling Vineyard Aubert - UV Vineyard Banshee - The One Magnum Bruliam - Gap's Crown Vineyard CC Pachyderm Ceritas - Elliot Vineyard Clouds Rest - Limited Release Cobb - Coastlands Vineyard Cobb - Coastlands Vineyard Magnum Cobb - Emmaline Vineyard Cobb - Emmaline Ann Vineyard Magnum Cobb - Joy Road Vineyard Cobb - Rice-Spivak Vineyard DuMOL DuMOL - Aidan
53 american red PINOT NOIR SONOMA COAST (CONTINUED) Merry Edwards Flanagan - 3 Starrs Vineyard Flowers Flowers - Camp Meeting Ridge Flowers - Sea View Ridge Vineyard Fort Ross - Fort Ross Vineyard Freeman Freeman - Akiko s Cuvée Furthermore - Nevina's Vineyard Hirsch Vineyards - East Ridge Hirsch Vineyards - San Andreas Fault Hirsch Vineyards - "M" Hirsch Vineyards - West Ridge Kistler Kistler Kistler Kistler - Kistler Vineyard Kistler - Kistler Vineyard Kistler - Occidental Station Vineyard Cuvée Catherine Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne - Gap's Crown Vineyard Kosta Browne - Gap's Crown Vineyard Kutch - McDougall Ranch LaRue LIOCO - Hirsch Vineyard LIOCO - Hirsch Vineyard Littorai - Pivot Vineyard
54 american red PINOT NOIR SONOMA COAST (CONTINUED) Marcassin - Blue Slide Ridge Marcassin - Bondi Home Ranch Marcassin - Three Sisters Vineyard Marcassin - Three Sisters Vineyard Patz & Hall Peay Vineyards Peay Vineyards - Pomarium Magnum Peay Vineyards - Pomarium Peay Vineyards - Pomarium Peay Vineyards - Pomarium Peay Vineyards - Scallop Shelf Magnum Peay Vineyards - Scallop Shelf 3 Liter Joseph Phelps - Freestone La Pitchoune Radio-Coteau - Terra Neuma Raen Rivers-Marie - Summa Vineyard Talisman - Spring Hill Vineyard Talisman - Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Three Sticks - Gap's Crown Vineyard Whetstone - Bella Vigna Vineyard Wild Ridge - Annapolis Williams Selyem Williams Selyem Williams Selyem - Coastlands Vineyard Williams Selyem - Hirsch Vineyard Williams Selyem - Hirsch Vineyard Williams Selyem - Peay Vineyard Williams Selyem - Precious Mountain Vineyard Williams Selyem - Precious Mountain Vineyard SONOMA COUNTY Williams Selyem Williams Selyem
55 american red PINOT NOIR RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY This 150 square mile AVA runs from eastern Sonoma west to Guerneville, bordering the Sonoma Coast. Moist, dark, and forested with rich soils resulting in rich, velvety Pinots with floral, cola and baking spice aromatics and lush black and red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry flavors. Perfect balance between ripe fruit and bright acidity DuMOL DuMOL - Finn DuMOL - Finn DuMOL - Ryan Merry Edwards - Klopp Ranch Emeritus - Hallberg Ranch Kistler Kistler - Kistler Vineyard Cuvée Catherine Kistler - Kistler Vineyard Cuvée Catherine Kistler - Kistler Vineyard Cuvée Catherine Kistler - Kistler Vineyard Cuvée Catherine Kistler - Cuvée Catherine Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne Kosta Browne - Keefer Ranch Kosta Browne - Keefer Ranch Kosta Browne - Keefer Ranch Kosta Browne - Keefer Ranch Kosta Browne - Koplen Vineyard Kosta Browne - Koplen Vineyard Porter-Bass - Estate Radio-Coteau - Alberigi Radio-Coteau - Alberigi J. Rochioli - Little Hill Sonoma-Loeb - Dutton Ranch Joseph Swan - Trenton Estate Vineyard
56 american red PINOT NOIR RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY (CONTINUED) Williams Selyem Williams Selyem Williams Selyem WIlliams Selyem Williams Selyem - Allen Vineyard Williams Selyem - Bucher Vineyard Williams Selyem - Bucher Vineyard Williams Selyem - Eastside Road Neighbors Williams Selyem - Eastside Road Neighbors Williams Selyem - Estate Williams Selyem - Estate Williams Selyem - Estate Williams Selyem - Rochioli Riverblock Williams Selyem - Westside Road Neighbors Williams Selyem - Westside Road Neighbors Williams Selyem - Westside Road Neighbors
57 american red PINOT NOIR MARIN COUNTY Most vines are planted in West Marin near the towns of Bolinas and Olema. With heavy marine influences, these wines achieve amazing acidity, high mineral content and concentrated wild berry flavors Easkoot - Corda Vineyard Hartford Court McNeil & Sons Sean Thackrey - Devil's Gulch Ranch, Andromeda MENDOCINO COUNTY There are vines planted throughout Mendocino County but Pinot thrives best in the Yorkville Highlands and Anderson Valley AVAs. Nose of cinnamon, nutmeg, cherry and raspberry accompanied nicely with flavors of blackberry, espresso, strawberries and minerals Kutch - Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley LIOCO - Klindt Vineyard, Anderson Valley Littorai - Les Larmes, Anderson Valley Littorai - Les Larmes, Anderson Valley Littorai - One Acre, Anderson Valley Magnum Littorai - One Acre, Anderson Valley Magnum Peay Vineyards - Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley Phillips Hill - Cerise Vineyard, Anderson Valley Phillips Hill - Oppenlander Vineyard, Mendocino Phillips Hill - Valenti Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge Radio-Coteau - Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley Williams Selyem - Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley Williams Selyem - Weir Vineyard, Yorkville Highlands Williams Selyem - Weir Vineyard, Yorkville Highlands
58 american red PINOT NOIR CENTRAL COAST The Central Coast AVA runs from the Santa Cruz Mountains south to the Edna Valley. High daytime temperatures countered by a cooling marine influence help create ripe style wines with notes of black cherry, cola, and wild herbs Furthermore - Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Ghostwriter - Amaya Ridge Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains Ghostwriter - Belle Farms Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains Kosta Browne - Santa Lucia Highlands Kosta Browne - Santa Lucia Highlands Kosta Browne - Garys' Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Kosta Browne - Garys' Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Peter Michael - Le Moulin Rouge, Santa Lucia Highlands Magnum Miner Family - Rosella s Vineyard 777," Santa Lucia Highlands 5 Liter Mount Eden - Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains Pisoni Vineyards - Estate, Santa Lucia Highlands Rhys Vineyards - San Mateo County Rhys Vineyards - Family Farm Vineyard, San Mateo County Rhys Vineyards - Family Farm Vineyard, San Mateo County Roar - Santa Lucia Highlands Roar - Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Roar - Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Roar - Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Talley Vineyards - Rosemary's Vineyard, Arroyo Grande Valley Williams Selyem Williams Selyem Williams Selyem Williams Selyem - Vista Verde Vineyard, San Benito County
59 american red PINOT NOIR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY A diverse appellation with many micro-climates thanks to its relationship to the ocean. Due to heavy temperature fluctuation and proximity to the Pacific, these wines achieve both high levels of ripeness and acidity, resulting in powerful wines with notes of red and black fruit, cola, wild herbs and clove Brewer-Clifton - Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Cargasacchi, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Cargasacchi, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Mount Carmel, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Mount Carmel, Sta. Rita Hills Brewer-Clifton - Mount Carmel, Sta. Rita Hills Chanin - Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley Cotiere - Santa Maria Valley Domaine de la Côte - Bloom's Field, Sta. Rita Hills Domaine de la Côte - Sta. Rita Hills La Fenêtre - Le Bon Climat Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley La Fenêtre - Presqu'ile Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley Foxen - Sea Smoke Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills Jonata - La Cancion de Jonata, Sta. Rita Hills Sea Smoke - Southing, Sta. Rita Hills Sea Smoke - Southing, Sta. Rita Hills Magnum Sea Smoke - Ten, Sta. Rita Hills Tyler - Bien Nacido Vineyard, Block N, Santa Maria Valley
60 american red PINOT NOIR OREGON Oregon Pinot Noirs are often compared to red Burgundy because of their great elegance and balance. These wines show notes of huckleberry, clove spice and minerals, ripe and dried cherries, cinnamon and earth Antica Terra - Antikythera, Eola-Amity Hills Antica Terra - Ceras, Willamette Valley Beaux Frères - Willamette Valley Bethel Heights - Casteel, Eola-Amity Hills Domaine Serene - Evenstad Reserve, Willamette Valley Gran Moraine - Yamhill-Carlton J.K. Carriere - Gemini Vineyard, Willamette Valley Shea Wine Cellars - Estate Soter - Mineral Springs Ranch, Yamhill-Carlton Magnum Ken Wright Cellars - Abbott Claim Vineyard, Yamill-Carlton Ken Wright Cellars - Savoya Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton
61 american red SYRAH Syrah produces powerful red wines with spice and black fruit characteristics on the nose, and loads of ripe blackberry jam, dark fruits, smoke and bacon fat notes on the palate NORTH COAST Arnot Roberts - North Coast Colgin - IX Estate, Napa Valley Colgin - IX Estate, Napa Valley Colgin - IX Estate, Napa Valley Flanagan - Bennett Valley, Sonoma County Flanagan - Bennett Valley, Sonoma County Kongsgaard - Hudson Vineyard, Napa Valley Lewis Cellars - Napa Valley Martinelli - Lolita Ranch, Russian River Valley Pax Cellars - Alder Springs Vineyard The Knob, Mendocino Pax Cellars - Alder Springs Vineyard Terraces, Mendocino Pax Cellars - Lauterbach Hill, Russian River Valley Peay Vineyards - La Bruma, Sonoma Coast Peay Vineyards - Les Titans, Sonoma Coast Magnum Peay Vineyards - Les Titans, Sonoma Coast Radio-Coteau - Cherry Camp, Sonoma Coast Shafer Vineyards - Relentless, Napa Valley
62 american red SYRAH 3392 SIERRA FOOTHILLS Favia - Quartzo, Amador County CENTRAL COAST In regions such as Paso Robles and Edna Valley there are large deposits of calcareous limestone that mimic France s Rhône Valley, producing wine with lush fruit and high mineral content. Aromatics of smoke, pepper and bacon fat Alban Vineyards - Lorraine, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Lorraine, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Patrina, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Reva, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Reva, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Reva, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Seymour's Vineyard, Edna Valley Copain - James Berry Vineyard, Paso Robles Jonata - La Sangre, Santa Ynez Valley Roar - Garys' Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Saxum - Booker Vineyard, Paso Robles Sine Qua Non - Atlantis Fe203-1c, Central Coast Sine Qua Non - B-20, Central Coast Sine Qua Non - Eleven Confessions, The Inaugural," Santa Rita Hills Sine Qua Non - Eleven Confessions, 17th Nail in my Cranium," Santa Rita Hills Sine Qua Non - A Shot in the Dark, Central Coast Sine Qua Non - The Thrill of Stamp Collecting, California OREGON/WASHINGTON A powerful, yet nuanced style of Syrah is being produced in the Northwest. Black fruit and herbal aromatics with firm tannins Cayuse - Cailloux Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley Cayuse - En Cerise Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley Cayuse - En Cerise Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley Cayuse - En Chamberlin Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley Charles Smith - Stoneridge Vineyard, "Royal City," Columbia Valley
63 american red GRENACHE One of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world. Food friendly with flavors of dense black plum, chocolate, and white pepper Sine Qua Non - Eleven Confessions, The Naked Truth," Central Coast Sine Qua Non - In the Crosshairs, Central Coast Sine Qua Non - Turn the Whole Thing Upside Down, California RHÔNE BLENDS Producers are using classic Rhône varietals such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache to produce a wonderful selection of intense, fruity, tannic, and exuberant wines Alban Vineyards - Pandora, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Pandora, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Pandora, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Pandora, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Pandora, Edna Valley Alban Vineyards - Pandora, Edna Valley L Aventure - Côte a Côte, Paso Robles L Aventure - Côte a Côte, Paso Robles L Aventure - Côte a Côte, Paso Robles Clos Solene - La Petite Solene, Paso Robles Favia - Rompecabezas, Amador County Jonata - El Corazon de Jonata, Santa Ynez Valley Orin Swift - "Abstract," California Saxum - James Berry Vineyard, Paso Robles Saxum - James Berry Vineyard, "Bone Rock," Paso Robles Sean Thackrey - Rossi Vineyard, "Orion," Napa Valley Magnum
64 american red ZINFANDEL California s heritage grape since the 1880s. Mostly aged in American oak, Zinfandels are jammy, with raspberry and blackberry notes prevalent, complemented by anise, pepper and spice notes. Old vine Zins are more concentrated and complex Carlisle - Carlisle Vineyard, Russian River Valley Martinelli - Jackass Vineyard, Russian River Valley Martinelli - Jackass Vineyard, Russian River Valley Martinelli - Jackass Vineyard, Russian River Valley Martinelli - Lolita Ranch, Russian River Valley Moshin - Dry Creek Valley A. Rafanelli - Dry Creek Valley Turley Wine Cellars - Old Vine, California Turley Wine Cellars - Dusi Vineyard, Paso Robles Turley Wine Cellars - Hayne Vineyard, Napa Valley Turley Wine Cellars - Pesenti Vineyard, Paso Robles Turley Wine Cellars - Ueberroth Vineyard, Paso Robles Williams Selyem - Papera Ranch, Russian River Valley CALIFORNIA HERITAGE WINES These wines showcase some of California's oldest vineyards, most over 100 years old, and some still growing on their original roots. Usually made as field blends, they feature varietals popular with the state's original vintners, and offer a glimpse of pre-prohibition winemaking in California Bedrock Wine Co. - Zinfandel Blend, Evangelho Vineyard, Contra Costa County Carlisle - Mourvedre, Sonoma County Carlisle - Mourvedre Blend, "Two Acres," Russian River Valley
65 american red PETITE SIRAH These wines are incredibly dark and inky, very big, with rustic tannins, and notes of dark berry fruit, boysenberry jam, pepper and nutmeg spices and a slight meat characteristic Allora - Napa Valley Magnum Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Estate, Dry Creek Valley Switchback Ridge - Peterson Family Vineyard, Napa Valley Sean Thackrey - Eaglepoint Ranch, "Sirius," Mendocino County TEMPRANILLO Cayuse - Impulsivo, En Chamberlin Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
66 french red BORDEAUX - LEFT BANK Made up of the Médoc and Graves regions, the wines on the Left Bank of the Gironde River are extremely well known, with many Chateaux producing great wines for centuries. Typically 70%, or more, Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, these wines are smooth and polished, often with cedar and blackcurrant notes. Using a classification system from 1855, top producers are rated from First Growth to Fifth Growth, with some unclassified producers making fine wine as well. Very ageworthy MÉDOC Château Chantemerle SAINT-ESTÈPHE This northernmost, bucolic appellation of the Médoc has gravelly, clay soil resulting in medium to full-bodied wines with high acidity, and notes of dry black fruits, cedar and minerals Château Cos d Estournel Château Cos d Estournel Château Cos d Estournel Château Cos d Estournel Château Cos d Estournel Château Meyney Château Montrose PAUILLAC Structured and sturdy, loads of cassis notes, sometimes showing a mineral component described as lead pencil shavings, with notes of cedar, blackcurrant and cigar box. Home to three of the five First Growths Château Clerc Milon Château Clerc Milon Magnum Château Duhart-Milon Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Château Haut-Batailley Château Lafite Rothschild Château Lafite Rothschild Château Lafite Rothschild Château Lafite Rothschild
67 french red BORDEAUX - LEFT BANK PAUILLAC (CONTINUED) Château Latour Château Latour Château Latour Château Latour Château Latour - Les Forts de Latour Château Lynch-Bages Château Lynch-Bages Château Lynch-Bages Château Lynch-Bages Château Lynch-Bages Château Mouton Rothschild Château Mouton Rothschild Château Mouton Rothschild Château Mouton Rothschild Château Mouton Rothschild Château Pichon-Longueville - Baron Château Pichon-Longueville - Baron Château Pichon-Longueville - Comtesse de Lalande Château Pichon-Longueville - Comtesse de Lalande Château Pichon-Longueville - Comtesse de Lalande
68 french red BORDEAUX - LEFT BANK SAINT-JULIEN Subtle, well balanced and long-lived, St. Julien wines are noted for having dusty cedar, cocoa and earth tones backed by a round blackcurrant fruit profile. There are no First Growth wines, but five super seconds Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Gruaud-Larose Château Gruaud-Larose Château Gruaud-Larose Château Langoa-Barton Château Langoa-Barton Château Léoville-Barton Château Léoville-Barton Château Léoville-Las Cases Château Léoville-Las Cases Château Léoville-Las Cases Château Léoville-Las Cases Château Léoville-Poyferré Château Léoville-Poyferré - Pavillon de Poyferré Château Talbot MOULIS-EN-MÉDOC Chateau Chasse-Spleen HAUT-MÉDOC Château Lanessan Magnum Château Sociando-Mallet Château Sociando-Mallet
69 french red BORDEAUX - LEFT BANK MARGAUX Typically deep ruby in color, with a velvety texture and seductive aromas of cassis and blackberry fruit. Château Margaux is the only First Growth here but there are five Second Growths and one Third Château Giscours Château d Issan Château d Issan Château Lascombes Château Malescot-St.-Exupéry Château Margaux Château Margaux Château Margaux Château Margaux Château Margaux Château Margaux - Pavillon Rouge Château Margaux - Pavillon Rouge Château Margaux - Pavillon Rouge Château Marojallia Château Marojallia Château Palmer Château Rauzan-Ségla PESSAC-LEOGNAN / GRAVES Graves is home to remarkable estates making wines mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Known for minerality, dried cherry, tobacco, and dusty earth notes Château Haut-Brion Château Haut-Brion Chateau Haut-Brion Château La Mission Haut-Brion Château Smith Haut Lafitte
70 french red BORDEAUX - RIGHT BANK The Right Bank of the Gironde River produces round, rich, and plummy wines with notes of black olive. Dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc these wines drink well young and age remarkably. POMEROL Here you will find some of the most sought after Bordeaux in the world. Top producers rival the First Growths from the other side of the river in quality and price. Sandy and gravelly soils produce plump and opulent wines rich with fruit including plum and berries, along with violets and truffle notes Château Bon Pasteur Château Bon Pasteur Château Certan de May Château Certan de May Château Certan de May Château Clinet Château Clinet Château Clinet Château L Eglise-Clinet Château L Eglise-Clinet Château L Evangile Château L Evangile Château L'Evangile Château Le Gay Château Hosanna Château Pétrus Château Petrus Château Petrus Château Trotanoy Magnum Vieux Château Certan Vieux Château Certan
71 french red BORDEAUX - RIGHT BANK SAINT-ÉMILION The largest village producing wine on the Right Bank. Merlot makes up more than half of the vines planted followed by Cabernet Franc and a smattering of Cabernet Sauvignon. Gravel, sand and alluvial soils contribute to rich and plumy wines with aromatics of mineral and black olive Château L Angelus Château L Arrosée Château Canon Château Canon Château Canon Château Canon-La Gaffelière Château Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc - Le Petit Cheval Château La Couspaude Château-Figeac Château-Figeac Château-Figeac Château-Figeac Château La Gomerie Château La Gomerie Château La Gomerie Château Magdelaine Château Pavie Château Pavie-Macquin Château Tertre Roteboeuf Château Tertre Roteboeuf Château Tertre Roteboeuf Château Teyssier Domaine Virginie Thunevin
72 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS The soil and climate in the northern half of the Côte d'or is ideal for the unpredictable Pinot Noir grape. Young wines are firm and intense with slightly sweet fruit profiles; crushed raspberries, strawberries and cherries. With age the wines shed tannin and show more dried fruit, game and truffle MARSANNAY Joseph Roty Joseph Roty Joseph Roty - Les Ouzeloy GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN These are some of Burgundy's most powerful wines. Deep in color and compact in their youth, they unfold into rich, masculine, and exotic wines Claude Dugat Bernard Dugat-Py - Les Evocelles, Vieilles Vignes Camille Giroud - Les Crais Antonin Guyon Hubert Lignier Domaine Maume Lignier-Michelot - Cuvée Bertin Michel Magnien - Les Seuvrées, Vieilles Vignes Domaine Maume Patrice Rion - Clos Prieur Joseph Roty GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN - PREMIER CRU Domaine Dujac - Aux Combottes Frédéric Magnien - Les Cazetiers Domaine Maume Domaine Maume MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN - GRAND CRU Moderate in structure, known for purity and intensity Louis Jadot Maison Leroy Domaine Maume Philippe Naddef
73 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE - GRAND CRU Perfumed and graceful when young, showing powerful black fruit notes with age Bouchard Père & Fils Vincent Girardin Frédéric Magnien Frédéric Magnien Frédéric Magnien Armand Rousseau Magnum CHAMBERTIN - GRAND CRU Austere and firm when young, with age they develop into wines rich in minerality, with masculine aromatics of black fruit, licorice, and coffee notes Camille Giroud Armand Rousseau J. & J.L. Trapet CHAPELLE-CHAMBERTIN - GRAND CRU Lighter in color than other Grand Crus, these wines are both elegant and sturdy with a cherry and plum fruit profile Camille Giroud Louis Jadot
74 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTES DU NUITS CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN - GRAND CRU One of the softer more feminine Grand Crus. Notes of violet and raspberry; velvet on the palate Domaine Arlaud Domaine Arlaud Domaine Arlaud Domaine Arlaud Domaine Arlaud Domaine Arlaud Bernard Dugat-Py Frédéric Esmonin Vincent Girardin Gerard Raphet Gerard Raphet Joseph Roty - Cuvée de Très, Vieilles Vignes Domiane de la Vougeraie - Les Mazoyères LATRICIERES-CHAMBERTIN - GRAND CRU A bit more restrained than most Grand Crus, but still offers solid red and black fruit notes when young, softening into game and spice notes with age Louis Jadot
75 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS MOREY-ST-DENIS From village to Grand Cru, these wines are typically lighter than Gevrey-Chambertin but firmer than Chambolle-Musigny. Morey-St-Denis has four Grand Cru vineyards within its boundaries. Notes of black fruits, cherries, violet, licorice, game, leather and truffle Dujac Fils & Père Hubert Lignier - Très Girard Hubert Lignier - Très Girard Gérard Raphet - Vieilles Vignes Gérard Raphet - Vieilles Vignes MOREY-ST-DENIS - PREMIER CRU Domaine Arlaud - Aux Chezeaux Domaine Arlaud - Les Ruchots Frédéric Magnien - Les Ruchots Lignier-Michelot - Les Faconnières CLOS-DE-LA-ROCHE - GRAND CRU The finest Grand Cru site in Morey, these are ageworthy, classy, and lush. Black cherry, violet and truffle flavors, growing deeper over time Pierre Amiot et Fils Domaine Arlaud Domaine Dujac Philippe et Vincent Lechenaut Domaine Ponsot - Vieilles Vignes Domaine Ponsot - Vieilles Vignes Domaine de la Pousse d'or
76 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS CLOS-ST-DENIS - GRAND CRU Austere in their youth, but become beautifully fragrant with age; offering delicate notes of raspberry and red currant Domaine Dujac Domaine Dujac Domaine Dujac CLOS DES LAMBRAYS - GRAND CRU A monopole of the Saier family, this Grand Cru is very balanced with rich plummy fruit and bright acidity Domaine des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Magnum Domaine des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays CLOS-DE-TART - GRAND CRU Another monopole, this vineyard was founded by the Cistercian Sisters of Notre Dame de Tart in 1250, and is now controlled by Mommessin. More elegant than powerful, a feminine style, offering cherry fruit, spices and rich earth tones Mommessin Mommessin Mommessin Mommessin Mommessin Magnum Mommessin
77 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY Chambolles rival the finesse of Vosne-Romanée and the power of Gevrey. The top wines are elegant and soft with great ability to age. Two Grand Cru sites and several exceptional Premier Cru sites as well. Velvety tastes of crushed strawberries and licorice Domaine Arlaud Bruno Clair - Les Véroilles Bruno Clair - Les Véroilles Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Dujac Fils & Père Domaine de la Pousse d'or Comte Georges de Vogüé Comte Georges de Vogüé Comte Georges de Vogüé CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY - PREMIER CRU Bruno Clavelier - La Combe d'orveaux, Vieilles Vignes Bruno Clavelier - La Combe d'orveaux, Vieilles Vignes Frédéric Magnien - Les Charmes Georges Roumier - Les Cras Comte Georges de Vogüé Comte Georges de Vogüé Comte Georges de Vogüé Comte Georges de Vogüé - Les Amoureuses
78 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS BONNES-MARES - GRAND CRU Bonnes-Mares produces wines that are firm, tannic, and rich. They need significant time to open up. Crushed strawberries,licorice and game notes Bouchard Père & Fils Vincent Girardin Robert Groffier Robert Groffier Robert Groffier Nicolas Potel Domaine de la Pousse d'or Georges Roumier Comte Georges de Vogüé Comte Georges de Vogüé Comte Georges de Vogüé Domaine de la Vougeraie MUSIGNY - GRAND CRU Musigny offers vibrant color and magnificent aromatics; with red fruit, tannin, and elegant acidity all in balance. Power and grace with an endless finish Comte Georges de Vogüé - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogüé - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogüé - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogüé - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogüé - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes
79 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS VOUGEOT Although being one of the smallest communes in Burgundy, Vougeot is home to the largest Grand Cru vineyard in the Côte de Nuit, le Clos de Vougeot. There are small plantings of village and Premiere Cru vineyards as well, but, while of good quality, are rarely seen outside of the region Domaine de la Vougeraie - Clos du Prieuré VOUGEOT - PREMIER CRU Domaine de la Vougeraie - Les Cras CLOS DE VOUGEOT - GRAND CRU Cistercian monks established this walled Grand Cru vineyard in 1000 AD. There are now 50 hectares in the hands of 82 different owners. More dense and robust rather than elegant; when young the wines exhibit red berry notes, but with age will develop deep flavors of blackberry, chocolate, toasted nuts, and underbrush Robert Arnoux Henri Boillot Frédéric Magnien Méo-Camuzet Gérard Raphet - Cuvée Unique, Vieilles Vignes Gérard Raphet - Cuvée Unique, Vieilles Vignes Gérard Raphet - Cuvée Unique Gérard Raphet - Cuvée Unique Jean Raphet et Fils - Réserve Jean Raphet et Fils - Réserve Domaine de la Vougeraie Magnum
80 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS ÉCHEZEAUX - GRAND CRU One of the largest Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy; soils vary greatly throughout the vineyard. The best wines offer rustic black fruit tones when young, maturing to more gamey notes with age Domaine Bizot A.-F. Gros Jayer-Gilles Frédéric Magnien Domaine des Perdrix Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Emmanuel Rouget Magnum Emmanuel Rouget Jean Tardy - Les Treaux GRANDS ÉCHEZEAUX - GRAND CRU A relatively flat vineyard, well regarded as the superior site in Flagey, the limestone and clay soil produces firm, rustic wines with an intense black fruit profile Gros Frère et Sœur Gros Frère et Sœur Louis Jadot Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Magnum Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti
81 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS VOSNE-ROMANÉE Between the sturdy Gevrey-Chambertins and delicate Chambolle-Musignys, Vosne-Romanées are opulent and smooth, and some of the most powerful and long-lived wines in Burgundy. The most sought after Grand Cru wines lie within its borders, many owned or produced by the prestigious Domaine de la Romanée Conti Jean Grivot Domaine Léchenaut Domaine Leroy - Les Genaivrières Frédéric Magnien - Vieilles Vignes Gérard Mugneret Emmanuel Rouget Emmanuel Rouget VOSNE-ROMANÉE - PREMIER CRU Bruno Clavelier - Les Beaux Monts Michel Gros - Aux Brûlées Michel Gros - Clos de Réas Michel Gros - Clos de Réas Domaine Leroy - Les Beaux Monts Maison Leroy Frédéric Magnien - Brûlées Domaine de la Romanée Conti - Duvault-Blochet Domaine de la Romanée Conti - Duvault-Blochet Domaine de la Romanée Conti - Duvault-Blochet Emmanuel Rouget - Les Beaumonts Emmanuel Rouget - Cros Parantoux Emmanuel Rouget - Cros Parantoux Magnum
82 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS RICHEBOURG - GRAND CRU Massive and voluptuous Grand Cru wines with flavors of coffee and chocolate when young, these age into seductive works of art with explosive black fruit notes A.-F. Gros Anne Gros Mongeard-Mugneret Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti ROMANÉE ST. VIVANT - GRAND CRU Lighter and more delicate compared to neighboring sites; it is perhaps the most feminine of all the Grand Cru vineyards within Vosne-Romanée. Very aromatic Alain Hudelot-Noellat Domaine Leroy Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti ROMANÉE CONTI - GRAND CRU Burgundy's most celebrated Grand Cru. A small vineyard, walled in stone, 160 yards long and 160 yards wide, completely under the control of Domaine de la Romanée Conti. Ripe fruit, incredibly complex, with an infinite finish Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanee Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti
83 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS LA TÂCHE - GRAND CRU Another monopole of Domaine de la Romanée Conti. These seductive, concentrated wines are muscular and intense and have endless aging potential Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti Domaine de la Romanée Conti NUITS-ST-GEORGES The longest commune in the Côte d Or, extending over five kilometers. Strong long-lived wines, offering rustic notes of leather, game, and earth. Nose often features rose and licorice. When young, Nuits feature cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant notes; when mature, they add leather, truffle and game notes Robert Arnoux - Les Poisets Chanson Père & Fils Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron - Les Fleurières Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron - Les Fleurières Domaine Leroy - Aux Allots Emmanuel Rouget Domaine Jean Tardy et Fils - Au Bas de Combe, Vieilles Vignes NUITS-ST-GEORGES - PREMIER CRU Robert Arnoux - Les Corvées-Pagets Robert Arnoux - Les Proces Bruno Clavelier - Aux Cras, Vieilles Vignes Henri Gouges - Les Chaignots Henri Gouges - Les Pruliers Patrice Rion - Clos St. Marc Charles Viénot (Hospices de Nuits) - Les Saint George Cuvée Sires de Vergy
84 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE The southern half of the Côte d Or is known for its ethereal white wines, but also offers engaging and delicious reds. Some great values to be found here. Bouquets tend to strawberry, gooseberry, blackcurrant, and violets. Supple and delightful, with fine tannins. The palate maintains aroma profiles complemented by damp earth, mushroom, game and underbrush. ALOXE-CORTON Home to the biggest wines in the Côte de Beaune. Although they can be a little closed in their youth, with age they develop complex fruit aromatics becoming fat and rich on the palate CORTON - GRAND CRU Bouchard Père & Fils Vincent Girardin - Vieilles Vignes Domaine de la Romanée Conti CORTON-BRESSANDES - GRAND CRU Domaine de la Pousse d'or Domaine de la Pousse d'or CORTON-RENARDES - GRAND CRU Domaine Marius Delarche - Reserve, Vielles Vignes Domaine Marius Delarche - Reserve, Vieilles Vignes Domaine Leroy BEAUNE The nerve center of Burgundy. Wines range from light and fruity to dense and jammy. An excellent introduction to Burgundy BEAUNE - PREMIER CRU Chanson Père & Fils - Grèves
85 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE POMMARD There are no Grand Cru vineyards within Pommard, but several highly regarded Premier Crus. Pommard wines range from rustic to velvety, but usually have tones of red and dark fruit, as well as earth, mineral and spice notes. The most powerful reds in the Côte de Beaune, they show at their best with a few years on them Domaine Leroy - Les Vignots Nicolas Rossignol POMMARD - PREMIER CRU Comte Armand - Clos des Epeneaux Comte Armand - Clos des Epeneaux Comte Armand - Clos des Epeneaux Magnum Domaine de Courcel - Grand Clos des Épenots Frédéric Magnien - Grands Epenots Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils - Grands Épenots, Clos de Citeaux Pierre Morey - Grands Epenots Nicolas Potel - Les Pezerolles Domaine de la Pousse d Or - Les Jarollières Domaine de la Pousse d Or - Les Jarollières
86 french red BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE VOLNAY The wines of Volnay are known for their elegance, smooth finesse, soft tannins and delicacy. Red fruits dominate, with a perfumed nose of violets and cherries. More than half the vineyards are Premier Cru Vincent Girardin - Vieilles Vignes VOLNAY - PREMIER CRU Jean-Marc Bouley - Clos des Chênes Yvon Clerget - Les Caillerets Yvon Clerget - Les Santenots Jean-Michel Gaunoux - Clos des Chênes Dominique Lafon - Les Lurets Maison Leroy - Santenots Marquis d'angerville Marquis d Angerville - Clos des Ducs Marquis d Angerville - Taillepieds Marquis d Angerville - Taillepieds Domaine de la Pousse d Or - Clos de la Bousse d Or Domaine de la Pousse d Or - Clos de la Bousse d Or Domaine de la Pousse d Or - En Caillerets Domaine de la Pousse d Or - En Caillerets Domaine de la Pousse d Or - En Caillerets Domaine de la Pousse d'or - Clos des 60 Ouvrées Domaine de la Pousse d'or - Clos des 60 Ouvrées Jacques Prieur - Champans Nicolas Rossignol - Santenots Nicolas Rossignol - Santenots Joseph Voillot - Champans BOURGOGNE Robert Groffier Père et Fils Méo-Camuzet Frère & Sœurs
87 french red RHÔNE VALLEY An extremely dynamic wine region in the south of France, following the path of the Rhône River. Red wines in the northern regions are dominated by Syrah, while the southern regions focus on blending, with Grenache as the dominant grape. CÔTE-RÔTIE Rustic wines with power and finesse. Syrah, often co-fermented with Viognier, these wines show white pepper, mineral, crushed flowers, roast meat, and coffee notes with a thin layer of acidity to complement the finish Pierre Gaillard - Le Crêt René Rostaing - La Landonne René Rostaing - La Landonne Magnum Saint Cosme Jean-Michel Stephan Jean-Michel Stephan - Coteaux du Tupin CROZES-HERMITAGE The biggest appellation in the Northern Rhône. Syrah based, but sometimes blended with small amounts of Marsanne and Roussanne, these wine are juicy and spicy. Usually consumed younger than the wines of neighboring areas. Great wines for the money J.L. Chave Sélection - Silene Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Domaine de Roure Les Vins de Vienne
88 french red RHÔNE VALLEY HERMITAGE Originally planted by the Phoenicians in 400 B.C. One of the most prestigious appellations in France. These opaque Syrahs offer intense flavors of cassis, tar, and black pepper spice M. Chapoutier - Le Méal M. Chapoutier - Le Méal Magnum M. Chapoutier - Le Méal M. Chapoutier - Le Pavillon M. Chapoutier - L Ermité M. Chapoutier - La Sizeranne J.L. Chave J.L. Chave J.L. Chave J.L. Chave J.L. Chave J.L. Chave Magnum J.L. Chave J.L. Chave Magnum J.L. Chave J.L. Chave J.L. Chave Bernard Faurie Paul Jaboulet Aîné - La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné - La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné - La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné - La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné - La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné - La Chapelle
89 french red RHÔNE VALLEY ST. JOSEPH Based on Syrah, these wines are meant to be consumed young, and are generally lighterer in style Yves Cuilleron - l Amarybelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Domaine de la Croix des Vignes CORNAS Rustic and firm when young, these wines develop wild fruit and roasted meat aromatics. Terraced vineyards showcase the diverse mineral deposits in the region Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Grand Terrasses Robert Michel - La Geynale GIGONDAS Though some consider Gigondas to be the little brother of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, these wines hold their own in power and intensity. Based on Grenache, Syrah and Mouvèdre, they show dark fruit, game and earthy minerality Château de Saint Cosme Château de Saint Cosme - Le Claux CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE Although Châteauneuf s main focus is on Grenache, producers have the freedom to make wine from 18 indigenous red and white grape varietals, allowing them to offer wines in a range of styles. Generally, notes tend toward red fruits, dried herbs, cinnamon, vanilla, game, and hints of forest floor Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel - Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel - Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel - Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel - Hommage à Jacques Perrin Magnum
90 french red RHÔNE VALLEY CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE (CONTINUED) Andre Brunel - Les Cailloux Cuvée Centenaire Andre Brunel - Les Cailloux Cuvée Centenaire Andre Brunel - Les Cailloux Cuvée Centenaire Domaine de Beaurenard - Boisrenard Domaine Caillou - Les Quartz Domaine Caillou - Le Clos du Caillou, Reserve Domaine Caillou - Le Clos du Caillou, Reserve M. Chapoutier - Barbe Rac M. Chapoutier - Barbe Rac M. Chapoutier - Barbe Rac M. Chapoutier - Barbe Rac Domaine la Millière - Vieilles Vignes, Cuvée Unique Château La Nerthe Clos du Mont Olivet - La Cuvée du Papet Clos du Mont Olivet - La Cuvée du Papet Clos du Mont Olivet - Selection Reflets Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée da Capo Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée da Capo Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Laurence Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Laurence Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée 3 Liter Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée Magnum Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée Domaine du Pegau - Cuvée Réservée La Piece Sous le Bras
91 french red RHÔNE VALLEY CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE (CONTINUED) Château Rayas - Réservé Château Rayas - Réservé Château Rayas - Réservé Roger Sabon - Prestige Magnum Roger Sabon - Réservée Magnum Roger Sabon - Le Secret de Sabon Roger Sabon - Le Secret de Sabon Roger Sabon - Le Secret de Sabon Roger Sabon - Le Secret de Sabon Roger Sabon - Le Secret de Sabon Roger Sabon - Le Secret de Sabon Eric Texier - Réserve Improbable Pierre Usseglio - Réserve des Deux Frères Pierre Usseglio - Réserve des Deux Frères Le Vieux Donjon Le Vieux Donjon Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe - La Crau Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe - La Crau
92 italian red VENETO Located in northeast Italy between Verona and the Adriatic. Native varietals are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. The Amarone wines are made from native grapes that have been harvested, dried, pressed, fermented, and then aged in wood casks. It can take hours for the wines to open but they are worth the time. Full-bodied, very ripe and raisiny with varying notes of licorice, tobacco, chocolate and fig. The Valpolicella wines are made from the same stock as Amarone in a Ripasso style by reinforcing the thinner grapes with unpressed and dried grape skins from the Amarone resulting in lower alcohol, fine tannins and fruity fragrance Allegrini - Corvina Veronese, La Poja Romano Dal Forno - Amarone della Valpolicella Romano Dal Forno - Amarone della Valpolicella Romano Dal Forno - Amarone della Valpolicella Romano Dal Forno - Amarone della Valpolicella 3 Liter Romano Dal Forno - Amarone della Valpolicella Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella Superiore 3 Liter Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella Superiore Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella Superiore Giuseppe Quintarelli - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Giuseppe Quintarelli - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Giuseppe Quintarelli - Cabernet Franc Ripasso, Alzero Magnum Giuseppe Quintarelli - Corvina Veronese, Ca del Merlo Giuseppe Quintarelli - Veronese Rosso, Rosso del Bepi Odino Vaona - Amarone della Valpolicella, Paverno
93 italian red PIEDMONT Some of the most long-lived red wines in Italy are produced here in the hills of the Langhe. The villages of Barolo and Barbaresco have established a prestigious collection of single vineyards comparable to the Cru system in Burgundy. BARBARESCO While often compared to Barolo, these wines are generally softer and more elegant than their neighbor, offering a spicy aromatic with enough acidity and tannin to complement a wide variety of cuisine. Dry, rich, powerful wines, with aromas of spice, pepper and black cherry Ceretto - Bricco Asili Ceretto - Bricco Asili Ceretto - Bricco Asili Ceretto - Bricco Asili Gaja Bruno Giacosa - Gallina Marchesi di Grésy - Martinenga Pelissero - Cru Vanotu Magnum Pelissero - Cru Vanotu Produttori del Barbaresco - Moccagatta, Riserva Produttori del Barbaresco - Rabaja, Riserva Produttori del Barbaresco - Pora, Riserva Produttori del Barbaresco - Pora, Riserva La Spinetta - Gallina La Spinetta - Gallina, Riserva Magnum La Spinetta - Starderi La Spinetta - Starderi La Spinetta - Starderi, Riserva Magnum La Spinetta - Valeirano
94 italian red PIEDMONT BAROLO Barolos are rich, concentrated, heady wines with substantial tannins, acidity and power. The softer, fruit driven wines are known to age rapidly while more structured versions mature slower showing complex aromas of plums, dried roses, licorice, leather, and tar notes Cascina Adelaide - Cannubi Cascina Adelaide - Preda Bovio - Vigna Gattera Ceretto - Brunate Pio Cesare Magnum Pio Cesare - Ornato Pio Cesare - Ornato Pio Cesare - Ornato Giacomo Conterno Bruno Giacosa - Falletto di Serralunga Elio Grasso - Ginestra, Vigna Casa Maté Bruna Grimaldi - Regnolo Bruna Grimaldi - Regnolo Icardi - Parej Icardi - Parej Icardi - Parej Massolino - Serralunga Mauro Molino - Vigna Conca Parusso Prunotto - Bussia Renato Ratti - Marcenasco Giuseppe Rinaldi - Brunate le Coste Luciano Sandrone - Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone - Cannubi Boschis La Spinetta - Campé La Spinetta - Campé Riserva Magnum La Spinetta - Campé Riserva Magnum
95 italian red PIEDMONT BAROLO (CONTINUED) Roberto Voerzio - Riserva vecchie viti dei Capalot e delle Brunate Magnum Roberto Voerzio - Riserva vecchie viti dei Capalot e delle Brunate Magnum Roberto Voerzio - Rocche dell Annunziata Torriglione LANGHE Langhe is the hilly area north of Alba, and includes the regions of Barolo and Barbaresco. The wines are based on Nebbiolo, either as blends, in the Langhe-Rossos, or in varietally specific bottlings of Langhe-Nebbiolo. Typically, these wines are powerful with floral aromatics and notes of spice, tar and tobacco Gaja - Langhe-Rosso, Costa Russi Gaja - Langhe-Rosso, Costa Russi Gaja - Langhe-Rosso, Costa Russi Gaja - Langhe-Rosso, Costa Russi Gaja - Langhe-Rosso, Darmagi Gaja - Langhe-Rosso, Sperss La Spinetta - Langhe-Rosso, Pin La Spinetta - Langhe-Rosso, Pin ASTI A small village in Italy s Piedmont region, and one of the best regions to grow Barbera. Giacomo Bologna s Braida wines are aged in new French oak barrels and are more complex and nuanced than most regional wines Braida di Giacomo Bologna - Barbera d Asti, Ai Suma Braida di Giacomo Bologna - Barbera d Asti, Ai Suma 3 Liter Braida di Giacomo Bologna - Barbera d Asti, Ai Suma Braida di Giacomo Bologna - Barbera d Asti, Bricco dell Uccellone Braida di Giacomo Bologna - Barbera d Asti, Bricco dell Uccellone Braida di Giacomo Bologna - Barbera d Asti, Bricco dell Uccellone Braida di Giacomo Bologna - Barbera d Asti, Bricco dell Uccellone Magnum TRENTINO - ALTO ADIGE Baron di Pauli - Lagrein, Carano
96 italian red TUSCANY MONTALCINO A region in Tuscany focusing on wines produced from Sangiovese Grosso. The wines are rich, intense and fleshy, with notes of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, chocolate, leather, violets, vanilla, and game; sweet tobacco notes develop with age. More complex, and longer-lived than the Sangiovese produced in Chianti Altesino - Brunello di Montalcino 5 Liter Altesino - Brunello di Montalcino, Montosoli 5 Liter Altesino - Brunello di Montalcino, Montosoli Altesino - Brunello di Montalcino, Montosoli Altesino - Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva 3 Liter Canalicchio di Sopra - Rosso di Montalcino Col d'orcia - Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva Magnum Tenuta San Filippo Fanti - Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta San Filippo Fanti - Brunello di Montalcino Soldera - Brunello di Montalcino, Case Basse Riserva Valdicava - Brunello di Montalcino Valdicava - Brunello di Montalcino Valdicava - Brunello di Montalcino Valdicava - Brunello di Montalcino, Madonna del Piano Riserva Valdicava - Brunello di Montalcino, Madonna del Piano Riserva Valdicava - Brunello di Montalcino, Madonna del Piano Riserva CHIANTI The most well known wine from Tuscany, Sangiovese is usually blended with Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Syrah to soften and sweeten the grapes youthful freshness. Chianti Classico is the top wine here, showing notes of sour cherry, tar and earth Castello di Ama - Chianti-Classico, La Casuccia Rocca di Castagnoli - Chianti-Classico, Poggio a Frati Riserva
97 italian red TUSCANY BOLGHERI SASSICAIA The only D.O.C. in Italy to consist entirely of one estate, Tenuta San Guido's "Sassicaia" is the only wine produced here. Made up of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, it is one of the first, and certainly most famous, of the "Super Tuscan" wines Tenuta San Guido - Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido - Sassicaia SUPER TUSCAN Super Tuscans are red blends that stray from the strict laws governing the wines of Tuscany. The native Sangiovese grape is often blended with French varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Some bottle 100% varietal wines, a practice forbidden by many DOCs in Tuscany. The result of these experiments has been the creation of some of Italy s most sought after wines Antinori - Guado al Tasso Antinori - Guado al Tasso Antinori - Guado al Tasso Antinori - Solaia Antinori - Solaia Antinori - Solaia Antinori - Solaia Antinori - Solaia Argiano - Solengo Carpineta Fontalpino - Do ut Des Duemani - Altrovino Felsina - Fontalloro Fontodi - Flaccianello Isole e Olena - Cepparello Le Macchiole - Messorio Le Macchiole - Paleo Le Macchiole - Scrio Podere Il Bosco - Syrah di Manzano Montepeloso - Nardo Tenuta di Nozzole - Il Pareto Tenuta di Nozzole - Il Pareto
98 italian red TUSCANY SUPER TUSCAN (CONTINUED) Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Masseto Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Masseto Magnum Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Masseto Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Ornellaia Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Ornellaia Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Ornellaia Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Ornellaia Magnum Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Ornellaia Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Ornellaia 3 Liter Tenuta dell Ornellaia - Ornellaia Castello dei Rampolla - Sammarco La Spinetta - Sezzana Tua Rita - Giusto di Notri Tua Rita - Redigaffi Tua Rita - Redigaffi Tua Rita - Redigaffi Tua Rita - Redigaffi Tua Rita - Perlato de Bosco Tua Rita - Perlato de Bosco Castello de Terriccio - Lupicaia OTHER ITALIAN REGIONS CAMPANIA Feudi di San Gregorio - Serpico Montevetrano Terredora di Paolo - Taurasi, "Pago dei Fusi" BASILICATA Elena Fucci - Aglianico del Vulture, "Titolo"
99 spanish red RIOJA In this historic red wine region, Tempranillo is bottled alone or blended with Garnacha; resulting in plump styles with a forward strawberry fruit profile and notes of spice, leather, vanilla, and tobacco Artadi - Grandas Añadas Artadi - Pagos Viejos Artadi - Pagos Viejos Artadi - Pagos Viejos Artadi - Pagos Viejos Artadi - Pagos Viejos Artadi - Pagos Viejos Artadi - El Pison Artadi - El Pison Artadi - El Pison Artadi - El Pison Artadi - El Pison R. Lopez de Heredia - Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia R. Lopez de Heredia - Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia Marques de Murrietta - Gran Reserva Castillo Ygay Marques de Murrietta - Gran Reserva Castillo Ygay Magnum Marques de Murrietta - Dalmau Roda - Cirsion Roda - Cirsion RIBERA DEL DUERO This area in North Central Spain is rapidly growing, relying primarily on Tinto Fino, a local variant of Tempranillo, producing deeply colored, firm reds Aalto Aalto - Pagos Seleccionados Aalto - Pagos Seleccionados Magnum Aalto - Pagos Seleccionados Villacreces - Nebro Villacreces - Nebro Vega Sicilia - Unico Vega Sicilia - Unico Vega Sicilia - Unico
100 spanish red PRIORAT This region of Catalonia still uses wine growing techniques originating with Carthusian monks in the late 12th cenutry. Garnacha and Cariñena are the primary grapes, making rich wines with explosive fruit Alvaro Palacios - Finca Dofi Alvaro Palacios - Finca Dofi Alvaro Palacios - L Ermita Velles Vinyes Alvaro Palacios - L Ermita Velles Vinyes Clos Erasmus - Laurel Clos Erasmus Clos Erasmus Clos Erasmus Clos Erasmus Clos Erasmus Clos Erasmus Magnum Clos Erasmus Genium Cellars Mas Doix - Salanques Mas Doix - Costers de Vinyes Velles Nit de Nin OTHER SPANISH REGIONS Artazu - Santa Cruz de Artazu, Navarra Cellars Can Blau - Mas de Can Blau, Montsant Descendientes de Jose Palacios - Corullón, Bierzo Bodegas Mustiguillo - Quincha Corral, Valencia Numanthia - Toro
101 australian red Thousands of small producers, spread across Australia are making high quality, intensely fruity wines. Rhône inspired wines dominated by Shiraz (Syrah) and Grenache are opulent with punchy fruit and spice notes, while Cabernets are huge with blackcurrant and plum SHIRAZ d Arenberg - The Dead Arm, McLaren Vale Magnum Rolf Binder - Hanisch, Barossa Valley Clarendon Hills - Astralis, McLaren Vale Clarendon Hills - Liandra Vineyard, McLaren Vale Glaetzer - Amon Ra, McLaren Vale Hundred Acre - Ancient Way, Barossa Valley Noon - Reserve, McLaren Vale Penfolds - RWT, Barossa Valley Shirvington - McLaren Vale Torbreck - Run Rig, Barossa Valley Two Hands - Ares, Barossa Valley CABERNET SAUVIGNON Howard Park - Western Australia Penfolds - Bin 707, South Australia PROPRIETARY REDS Rolf Binder - Hubris, Barossa Valley Lost Highway - Shiraz / Marsanne Torbreck, Barossa Valley
102 other global red LEBANON Château Musar - Bekaa Valley Château Musar - Bekaa Valley Château Musar - Bekaa Valley SOUTH AFRICA Boekenhoutskloof - Syrah, Coastal Region CHILE Montes - Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, "Alpha M," Colchagua Valley
103 dessert wine SAUTERNES This Left Bank Bordeaux is one of the most concentrated, unctuous, balanced sweet wines made today. The wines are composed of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes affected by botrytis. In their youth Sauternes show peach and apricot notes, with age flavors develop into caramel, honey, toffee, and spice Château d Arche Château de Fargues Château Guiraud Château Rieussec Château Rieussec Château Rieussec Château Romer du Hayot Château Suduiraut Château La Tour Blanche demi Château d Yquem Château d Yquem BARSAC A sub-appelation Sauternes, these wines are made in a similar style, but, with the exception of the top producers, are lighter in body. Interestingly, all Barsac can label their wine as Sauternes, but not the other way around Château Climens Château Climens Château Climens Château Climens Château Coutet Château Liot Château Nairac
104 dessert wine AMERICA Honig - Sauvignon Blanc, Late Harvest, Rutherford demi Sine Qua Non - Roussanne, Inamorata, California demi Sine Qua Non / Kracher - Mr. K. The Noble Man, California demi Sine Qua Non / Kracher - Mr. K. The Straw Man, California demi AUSTRIA Alois Kracher - Muskat Ottonel - TBA, # 2, Burgenland demi Alois Kracher - Welschriesling - TBA, # 8, Burgenland demi CANADA Inniskillin - Cabernet Franc, Ice Wine, Niagara Peninsula demi Inniskillin - Vidal Blanc, Sparkling Ice Wine, Niagara Peninsula demi FRANCE Leon Beyer - Gewürztraminer, Sélection de Grains Nobles, Alsace Leon Beyer - Gewürztraminer, Vendange Tardive, Alsace M. Chapoutier - Marsanne, Vin de Paille, Rhône Valley demi Pierre Gaillard - Viognier, Jeane Elise, Condrieu demi Domaine Ostertag - Gewürztraminer, Sélection de Grains Nobles, Alsace demi René Renou - Chenin Blanc, Les Melleresses, Bonnezeaux 500 ml ITALY Tommaso Bussola - Recioto della Valpolicella 500 ml Romano Dal Forno - Recioto della Valpolicella Magnum Giuseppe Quintarelli - Passito Bianco, Bandito, Veneto demi Giuseppe Quintarelli - Recioto della Valpolicella, Monte Ca Paletta demi Giuseppe Quintarelli - Recioto della Valpolicella Feudi di San Gregorio - Privilegio, Campania 500 ml
105 fortified wine PORT Ports are named after the city of Oporto in Portugal, where they have made these dense, sweet wines for more than 300 years. It is common for blends to contain a dozen or more varietals of the more than 80 that are grown in Portugal. The wines are then fortified with brandy to stop fermentation, and boosting alcohol levels to 18-20%. VINTAGE Vintage ports come from a single year and are aged for two years in wood before maturing in bottle. These are top quality ports, but produced only three to four times per decade Cockburn Croft - Quinta de Roeda Dow's Dow s demi Dow's demi Dow's Fonseca Fonseca Fonseca Fonseca demi Fonseca Graham s demi Graham's Niepoort Niepoort - Jubilee Taylor Fladgate Taylor Fladgate Taylor Fladgate demi Taylor Fladgate TAWNY Tawny ports spend at least two years in wood and are blended with several other vintages of varying age. Colheita are tawny ports, aged in wood for at least seven years, then bottled as a single vintage Niepoort - 20 year MV 196. Niepoort - Colheita demi Quinta do Noval - Colheita
106 fortified wine MADEIRA Owned by Portugal, Madiera is a small, volcanic island off the coast of Morocco that produces, perhaps, the world s most resilient wine. There are four basic styles of Madeira: Sercial, the driest, is noted for almond aromas, nerve, and a searing finish. Verdelho is medium-dry, smoky, with a tang of acidity. Bual is medium-rich with higher sugar levels and balanced acidity. Malmsey is the sweetest Madeira with notes of caramel, toffee and vanilla, and gets richer with age Abudurham - Sercial, Reserva Barbeito - Sercial Barbeito - Bual Broadbent - Bual Cossart Gordon - Bual Cossart Gordon - Terrantez Pereira D Oliveiras - Bual, Reserva Pereira D Oliveiras - Bual, Reserva SHERRY These fortified wines from the city of Jerez in southwest Spain vary in style from Fino, a dry aperitif, to a richer, sweeter style like Oloroso. Sherry is produced by adding grape spirits to finished wine, then continuously blending together several different vintages stored in a series of casks, called a solera. Up to 33% of each cask can be withdrawn in any year and re-filled from recent vintages to ensure consistency of the finished wine. Oxidation plays an important role in the flavors of Sherry Equipo Navasos - Fino, No 15, Jerez Equipo Navasos - Palo Cortado, No 17, Jerez demi MV
