SPARKLING Penedés, SPAIN C10 Cava Brut, Dibon NV (Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada)... 29 C1101a Cava Brut, Avinyó NV (Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada)... 35 C1120a Cava Brut, Canals Canals Rosat Reserva NV (Garnacha blend)... 38 C505b Cava Brut Nature, Recaredo 2007 (Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada)... 96 champagne, france C03e Louis Roederer Premier Cuvée Brut NV... 80 C01b Taittinger La Française Brut NV... 95 C03a Doyard Cuvée Vendémiaire Brut NV... 105 C03c Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label NV... 110 C02c Pol Roger Brut NV... 120 C02d Laurent Perrier Brut 2002... 125 C03b Ruinart Brut Rosé NV... 160 C03d Moët & Chandon Dom Perignon 2002... 350 C116a Louis Roederer Cristal 2004... 585 ITALY C1101b Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Guglielmo Bortolomiol Gemin NV VENETO... 42 united states C01c Brut Rosé, Roederer Estate NV Anderson Valley, CA... 60 C02a Brut, Argyle 2007 Willamette Valley, OR... 69 Cava Brut, Canals Canals Rosat Reserva Penedés NV (C1120a) is ideal for a prosecco drinker who likes an off-dry, but fresh sparkler. Bigger bodied and more complex; focused fruit, charming cherry snap. Very food flexible. Cava Brut Nature, Recaredo 2007 (C505b) Made in a bone-dry style, this vibrant bottling has intense apple notes, a rich texture & racy acidity. Champagne, Pol Roger Brut NV (C02c) is a classic, firm, medium-bodied, chardonnay-driven style. Long & nutty with clean minerals. Brut, Argyle 2007 (C02a) Far and away the best Oregon sparkling and one of the best in the United States offering green apple peel aromatics and a toasty mousse on the palate. 1
SPAIn blanco los gallegos Galicia, along the north western coast of Spain, is a cloudy & cooler growing region that produces some of Spain s most fresh, interesting & diverse whites. N209d Rueda, Bodegas Garciarévalo Casamaro 2011 (Verdejo)... 25 N602c Rias Baixas, Ramón Bilbao Valiñas 2011 (Albariño)... 28 N502a Monterrei, Pazo de Monterrey 2009 (Godello)... 30 N909a Ribeiro, Bodegas do Campo Viña do Campo 2010 (Godello)... 38 N601c Ribeiro, Viña Mein 2010 (Treixadura, Godello, Loureirra)... 39 N908b Rias Baixas, Granbazán Etiqueta Verde 2011 (Albariño)... 40 N60 Valdeorras, Viña Godeval 2011 (Godello)... 48 A802b Monterrei, Quinta da Muradella Alanda Blanco (Doña Blanca, Treixadura, Verdello, Monstruosa de Monterrei) 2010... 64 A918b Rueda, Shaya Habis 2009 (Verdejo)... 68 A812a Rueda, Sitios de Bodegas Terna V3 (Verdejo) 2007... 69 N707a Rias Baixas, Do Ferreiro Cepas Vellas 2010 (Albariño)... 94 A702c Rueda, Belondrade y Lurton 2006 (Verdejo)... 95 Monterrei, Pazo de Monterrey 2009 (N502a) Light, fresh, waxy citrus fruit. Ideal for raw seafood & other cold tapas. Rias Baixas, Granbazán Etiqueta Verde 2011 (N908b) Crunchy green fruits & lemon highlight this bright mineral-driven style. Rueda, Shaya Habis 2009 (A918b) This is a verdejo that is the size & build of high-class California sauvignon blanc. Good fruit & freshness with charming spice from the oak seasoning it sees. N505d Monterrei, Quinta da Muradella Gorvia 2007 (Doña Blanca)... 105 N809j Bierzo, Raúl Pérez, Ultreia La Claudina 2007 (Godello)... 118 2
SPAIn blanco rioja Rioja offers a range of styles from the bright, firm & clean Cune Monople to nutty, rich and exotic. N811c Rioja, Muga 2011 (Viura, Malvasia)... 31 N208c Rioja Alavesa, Ostatu 2011 (Viura, Malvasia)... 35 N26 Rioja, Cune Monopole 2011 (Viura)... 36 N814p Rioja, Artadi Viñas de Gain 2005 (Viura)... 66 A702d Rioja, Remelluri 2007... (Viognier, Moscatel, Chardonnay)... 141 los otros N30 Castilla-La Mancha, Volver Pazo 2011 (Verdejo)... 19 A807a Montsant, Clos Dalian 2011 (Garnacha Blanca)... 21 A47 Navarra, Vega Sindoa 2009 (Chardonnay)... 36 N513d Vinos de Madrid, Navaherreros Blanco de Bernabeleva 2009 (Albillo, Macabeo)... 41 N90 Sierras de Málaga, Botani 2011 (Moscatel)... 48 SPAIn rosado These wines are not just for hot weather. Their intensity of flavor and palate presence allow them to remain functionally useful year round; great for diverse menus centered around vegetables & lighter meats. N404a Rioja, Muga 2011 (Garnacha blend)... 27 N907c Ribera del Duero, Prado Rey 2011 (Merlot/Tempranillo)... 30 N710B Rioja, Cune 2011 (Tempranillo)... 31 Rioja, Remelluri 2007 (A702d) Our most opulent & exotic Spanish white. Nothing shy or unexpressive about this wine. Layers of tropical fruit, notes of dried spices imbue a really textured white that is ideal for the richest seafood, white meats & stronger cheeses. Vinos de Madrid, Navaherreros Blanco de Bernabeleva 2009 (N513d) This wine, a blend of Albillo & Macabeo, is intensly rich in minerals & zesty fruits, making it ideal for octopus & calamari. Rioja, Muga Rosado 2011 (N404a) Maybe the most food flexible wine the cellar. Plump, fresh, charming, dry & satisfying. Strawberry & peach aromas with a firm palate. 3
SPAIn galicia, TINTO In Galicia look for light to medium reds that are very aromatic but not dense. Mencia is the most widely cultivated grape and is not unlike Cabernet Franc in its character; giving floral, blue fruit. N106c Bierzo, Alvarez de Toledo Roble 2008 (Mencia)... 28 N200d Bierzo Joven, Peique 2007 (Mencia)... 33 N814b Monterrei, Finca os Cobatos 2010 (Mencia)... 39 N304a Bierzo, Godelia 2008 (Mencia)... 41 N811b Valdeorras, A Portela 2010 (Mencia)... 44 N801b Bierzo, Luna Beberide Finca la Cuesta 2009 (Mencia)... 46 A300c Bierzo, Descendientes de José Palacios Villa de Corullón 2008 (Mencia)... 104 A504b Bierzo, Descendientes de José Palacios Villa de Corullón 2004 (Mencia)... 112 A402c Monterrei, Quinta de Muradella Gorvia 2007 (Mencia blend)... 124 Bierzo, Godelia 2008 (N304a) This wine is an excellent introduction to Mencia from Bierzo. The cooler 2008 vintage is communicated through vibrant acidity, great breadth, bright red fruits & delicate minerals. Monterrei, Quinta da Muradella Gorvia 2007 (A402c) an excellent example of Mencia from Monterrei. Uniquely rugged terroir producing wines of low yield and high intensity. A202b Rias Baixas, Goliardo Caiño 2006 (Caiño)... 130 N809f Rias Baixas, Raúl Pérez Muti 2008 (Caiño)... 132 N805a Monterrei, Raúl Pérez, A Trabe 2006 (Bastardo, Mencia)... 288 4
SPAIn castilla y león, TINTO Ribera del Duero Ribera del Duero, located in the Iberian peninsula s north central plateau, is where the Tempranillo grape achieves its finest expression. In the decade of the 2000 s, 2004 stands alone, followed by 2001, 2005 (dense and structured) and 2009. The latter may ultimately prove to be on the same level as 2004. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 years have merit and can be enjoyed now. N203a Valderiz Señorío de Valdehermoso 2008... 32 N815a Arrocal 2009... 34 N804b Villa Campa del Marqués Roble 2007... 38 N607a Urban Ribera 2009... 40 N800c Prado Rey Crianza 2006... 41 N300a Vizcarra Senda del Oro 2010... 42 N107a Emilio Moro Finca Resalso 2011... 44 N816a Vizcarra JC Vizcarra 2008... 49 N718c Áster Crianza 2006... 54 N510d Cepa 21 2007... 55 N603c Emilio Moro 2008... 62 N517c Ébano Crianza 2006... 69 N301b Pesquera Crianza 2009... 70 N914b Prado Rey Elite 2005... 74 N919d Valduero Crianza 2007... 77 N702a Prado Rey Gran Reserva 2004... 100 N1120a Pago de Carraovejas Reserva 2005... 140 N609c Emilio Moro Malleolus 2008... 155 A814k Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2004... 390 N900c Pingus 2007... 999 los otros N118b Zamora, Triton 2008 (Tinto del Toro)... 45 N111a Toro, Numanthia Termes 2009 (Tinto del Toro)... 64 N1103b Leon, Raúl Pérez 2007 (Prieto Picudo)... 166 N101a Tierra de Castilla y Léon, Mauro Vendimia Seleccionada 2005 (Tempranillo)... 240 Vizcarra JC Vizcarra 2008 (N816a) A bottling of tempranillo with fantastic fresh & dry red & black fruit character & unctuous texture. Relative low acidity makes for pleasurable early drinking of this youngster. Prado Rey Elite 2005 (N914b) Ribera del Duero for beef or lamb. Classically structured; plump black fruit, spicy & smoky aromas and abundant tannins make this wine highly functional for carnivores. Zamora, Triton 2008 (N118b) is a hypothetical cross between Toro and Rioja from the sandy soil of Zamora. It has the richness and structure of Toro, but some of the elegance and aromatics of Rioja. Appealing spicy fruit. 5
SPAIn aragón, TINTO Rioja A401a Rio Madre Tinto 2010... 20 A205d LAN Crianza 2006... 26 A600c Finca San Martín Crianza 2008... 32 A111d Sierra Cantabria Tinto 2010... 32 A808a Sierra Cantabria Crianza 2008... 39 A403a Cune Crianza Viña Real 2009... 44 A504b Valsacro Dioro 2005... 46 A206e Becquer 2006... 50 A605c R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Cubillo 2005... 57 Rioja Reserva A514c Antaño 2005... 24 A910b Beronia 2006... 42 A602b Coto de Imaz 2005... 44 A911a Marqués de Cáceres 2005... 45 A711b Covila II 2004... 50 A804c La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi 2005... 50 A204b La Emperatriz 2007... 55 A604b Marqués de Murrieta Finca Ygay 2005... 58 A604a Muga 2008... 59 A601a Cune 2007... 60 A803a La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Especial 2001... 75 A906a Cune Imperial 2004... 93 A918a R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia 2001... 123 A505d Baron de Ley 7 Viñas 2004... 130 A904b Cune Imperial 1999... 155 A817a R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia 2001 MAGNUM... 240 Sierra Cantabria Crianza 2008 (A808a) Aromatic & expressive light to medium bodied Rioja from a traditional producer in a soft year. Excellent for tapas & flavorful seafood. La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial 2001 (A803a) The Dueño of ancient Rioja houses produce strictly traditional wines in Rioja Alta. The 2001 Ardanza is light, mellow, aromatic, detailed, and pervasive. Because of the strength of the vintage this elegant wine trades up to all but the strongest dishes. Cune Imperial Reserva 2004 (A906a) The 2004 Imperial bottling is rich, firm, intense and high toned. Smoky red berries, toasty baking spices, vanilla, juniper & grilled herbs are all elements of the add elegance of the complex personality of this top notch Rioja. 6
SPAIn aragón, TINTO Rioja gran reserva A107d Cune Viña Real 2005... 105 A209e La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva 1998... 110 A819a Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2001... 125 A807a Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2004... 135 Super Rioja A606c Muga Selección Especial 2006... 90 A206i Letras 2006... 98 A707d Muga Selección Especial 2005... 105 A719c Sierra Cantabria Colleción Privada 2006... 115 A509b San Vincente 2006... 127 A712a Viñedos de Paganos El Puntido 2007... 142 A301c Muga Torre Muga 2005... 162 A206h La Nieta 2006... 320 A814n Finca El Bosque 2006... 345 los otros N302c Catalyud, Las Rocas de San Alejandro Viñas Viejas 2009 (Garnacha)... 40 N114c Navarra, Vega Sindoa El Chaparral 2010 (Garnacha)... 44 N914d Campo de Borja, Bodegas Alto Moncayo 2009 (Garnacha)... 95 Viñedos de Paganos El Puntido 2007 (A712a) A unique luxury bottling of robust & high-class Rioja. This wine shows all the personality, breed and age worthiness of a top classified growth Pauillac. Navarra, Vega Sindoa El Chaparral 2010 (N114c) Great intensity & freshness in this young Garnacha; ripe black raspberries, wild sweet herbs & meadow flowers. 7
SPAIn cataluña, TINTO priorat Look to Priorat for thick, big bodied, fruity, & soft wines. This DO has emerged as one of the most modern winemaking regions in Spain. N517a Bodegas La Cartuja 2010... 30 N703d Mayol Glop 2010... 42 N201d Cellars Unió Roureda Llicorella 2005... 43 N111b Finca Gran Clos Les Mines 2006... 44 N710a Cellers Unió Roureda Llicorella Gran Seleccio 2002... 56 N915a Terra de Verema Triumvirat 2008... 70 N605b Mayol Brogit Old Vines 2006... 90 N301a Clos Figueres Font de la Figuera 2009... 94 N205a Clos Figueres Font de la Figuera 2008... 100 N400e Mas Sinen Coster 2005... 119 N609a Clos de Music 2005... 125 N206p Genium Celler Costers 2005... 141 N917a J.M. Fuentes Gran Clos 2000... 155 N117a Clos Mogador 2007... 245 los otros Montsant, Baronia del Montsant Englora 2006 (Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah)... 48 N810a Montsant, Dido La Universal 2007 (Garnacha blend)... 58 N207a Penedés, Jean Leon Reserva 2005 (Cabernet Sauvignon)... 60 N112b N202c Tacoronte-Acentejo, Crater 2005 (Negramoll & Listan Negro)... 141 N204d Montsant, Celler de Capcanes Cabrida 2005 (Garnacha)... 158 Cellers Unio Roureda Llicorella 2005 (N201d) A classic blend of nearly equal parts of Garnacha, Mazuelo and Syrah showcasing the granite soil of Priorat. Look for red raspberry jam, licorice & mountain herbs Penedés, Jean Leon Reserva 2005 (N207a) This wine is made totally in the Bordeaux style from the wine growing region north of Barcelona that is climatically more like France than the rest of Spain. Medium to full bodied, well structured & nuanced cabernet sauvignon. 8
SPAIn TINTO N110b castilla la mancha Tierra de Castilla, Dominio Eguren Pazo 2010 (Tempranillo)... 22 N906b La Mancha, Navaherros Garnacha de Bernabeleva 2009 (Garnacha)... 54 N815b La Mancha, Alejandro Fernández El Vínculo 2005 (Tempranillo)... 78 comunidad valenciana N714a Jumilla, Bodegas Luzon 2009 (Monastrell, Syrah)... 21 N106b Alicante, Tarima 2010 (Monastrell)... 22 N106a Jumilla, Honora Vera 2011 (Monastrell)... 24 N818c Utiel Requena, Issac Fernandez Bovale (Bobal) 2011... 30 N1122a Alicante, Bernabé Navarro Beryna 2008 (Monastrell blend)... 42 N718b Alicante, Tarima Hill 2009 (Monastrell)... 46 N715a Manchuela, Finca Sandoval 2007 (Syrah, Mourvèdre)... 80 N100a Jumilla, El Nido 2009 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell)... 275 N814g Jumilla, El Nido 2005 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell)... 310 2001 was the first vintage of the Pazo house label red wine. 2010 is the current vintage. Our goal has remained exactly the same from the beginning; to produce a naturally grown Tempranillo from a good terroir made in a clean and balanced style with excellent fruit expression and a sense of the earth and without the accent of wood as this is a wine meant to be food flexible and consumed as a young wine so the emphasis is on the purity of the fruit. The 2010 is an excellent example and represents a great value. Alicante, Bernabé Navarro Beryna 2008 (N1122a) Ripe, attractive & smooth with aromas of dark fruit, dried herbs & subtle smoky spices. 9
portugal white N25 Minho, Aveleda 2011 (Alvarinho)... 32 N706c Minho, Quinta do Feital Auratus 2010 (Trajadura, Alvarinho)... 35 N714b Minho, Aveleda Follies 2010 (Alvarinho, Loureiro)... 38 red N510c Douro, Charamba 2007 (Tinta Roriz & Tinta Barroca)... 16 N404c Duoro, Chryseia Post Scriptum 2009 (Touriga Nacional blend)... 46 N114c N201b Duoro Superior, Quinta do Crasto 2010 (Touriga Nacional blend)... 60 Douro, Roquette E Cazes Xisto 2004 (Touriga Nacional)... 135 Minho, Aveleda 2011 (N25) From just across the Minho River from Rias Baixas, this bottling of 100% Alvarinho offers a similar expression to its Spanish counterparts. Zesty citrus, plump green apple & saline stone minerals make it ideal for fruits of the sea. Duoro Superior, Quinta do Crasto 2010 (N114c) Juicy purple & blue fruits, wildflowers and subtle spice notes round out this fleshy blend of native varietals. 10
Italy white north N50 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Lagaria 2011 Trentino... 24 N103a Collio Sauvignon Blanc, Attems 2009 Friuli-Venezia Giulia... 42 N715d Soave Classico, Prá 2009 (Garganega) Veneto... 48 N713a Veltliner, Abbazia di Novacella 2009 Alto Adige... 52 N702a Friuli Isonzo, Vie di Romans Flors di Uis 2007 (Malvasia, Friulano, Riesling) Friuli-Venezia Giulia... 95 central & south N302b Ansonica Costa dell Argentario, Fattoria La Parrina 2009 Tuscany... 34 N814l Verdicchio de Castelle di Jesi Riserva, Bucci Villa Bucci 2005 Le Marche... 88 Veltliner, Abbazia di Novacella 2009 (N717a) This is an Italian white from right near the Austrian border made from that very precise & delicate white grape Grüner Veltliner. Charming white fruits, hints of green tea & chalk make up some of the classic characteristics of this wine. Beautiful for salty snacks. Verdicchio de Castelle di Jesi Riserva, Bucci Villa Bucci 2005 (N8141) Six months in oak lends a toasty quality to honeyed yellow grapefruit - all balanced by Verdicchio s classic oyster shell minerals and racy acidity. 11
Italy red south & islands N513a Primitivo, Matanè 2010 PUGLIA... 26 N202a Isola dei Nuraghi, Argiolas Costera 2008 (Cannonau) Sardinia... 37 N203d Castel del Monte, Santa Lucia Vigna del Melograno 2009 (Uva di Troia) PUGLIA... 40 N115d Salento Rosso, Schola Sarmenti Critèra 2008 (Primitivo) PUGLIA... 52 N201c Castel del Monte, Tormaresca Bocca di Lupo 2006 (Aglianico) PUGLIA... 79 N709a Etna Rosso, Tenuta Terre Nere Santo Spirito 2010 (Nerello Mascalese) SICILY... 100 N510e Tenuta Rapitalá, Hugonis 2007, (Nero d Avola & Cabernet) SICILY... 100 N716b Taurasi, Salvatore Molettieri Vigna Cinque Querce 2003. (Aglianico) CAMPANIA... 145 tuscany N804a Chianti Classico, Fattoria Poggiopiano 2008... 41 N812b Chianti Classico Riserva, Montsanto Il Poggio 2003... 101 N400d Brunello di Montalcino, Canalicchio di Sopra 2004... 168 N200c Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione 2004... 198 N901a Toscana Rosso, Antinori Solaia 2008 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese)... 550 Castel del Monte, Tormaresca Bocca di Lupo 2006 (N201c) From Antinori s estate in Puglia, this powerful Aglianico offers dense layers of juicy black fruit & aromas of toasty oak. Plenty of tannins make this wine great for heartier courses. Stylistically speaking, Fattoria Poggiopiano (N804a) makes a modern classico - medium-bodied crisp, punchy & spicy with very good length; it asks for salt and fat. Chianti Classico Riserva, Montsanto Il Poggio 2003 (N812b) Monsanto s finest bottling from the Il Poggio vineyard site. Big burly style of Sangiovese; sense the heat of the vintage in the flavors of dried tobacco, roasted fruit and smoky minerals. 12
Italy red veneto N601b Valpolicella Superiore, Zenato 2009 (Corvina blend)... 32 N403b Valpolicella Superiore, La Formica 2009 (Corvina blend)... 37 piedmont N204c Dolcetto di Dogliani, Pecchenino San Luigi 2010... 36 A813b Barbaresco, De Forville 2008... 72 A801a Barbaresco, Moccagatta Bric Balin 2006... 105 A204a Barolo, Massolino 2007... 111 A206c Barbaresco, Alo Rocca Vigneto Brich Ronchi 2004... 118 A805g Barolo, Brezza Cannubi 2004... 123 A800c Barolo, Fratelli Revello Vigna Gattera 2004... 129 A912b Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco Paje 2007... 135 Notice the two Barolo from the Revello brothers from the excellent 2004 vintage. Both wines are from crus near each other in the village of La Morra. The house style is dense, robust, structured, fruitdriven wines. Of the crus, Gattera is more fine & focused (after a few moments of decanting) and Conca shows more power & minerality. A205c Barolo, Fratelli Revello Vigna Conca 2004... 142 A209b Barolo, Vietti Brunate 2003... 185 A1102b Barolo, Beni di Batasiolo Bofani 1997... 240 A814c Barbaresco, Giacosa Asili 2001... 410 13
GERMANY & AUSTRIA white N914c Grüner Veltliner, Leth Steinagrund 2011 Austria... 36 N915a Riesling Spatlese, Monchhof Estate Slate 2010 Germany... 52 FRANCE white A905a A104b A809i BURGUNDY Côtes de Nuits, Domaine Arnaud Chopin Les Monts de Boncourt 2008... 53 Chablis Premier Cru, Simmonet-Febvre Montée de Tonnerre 2008... 66 Pernand-Vergelesses Ier Cru, Domaine Antonin Guyon Sous Fretille (Burgundy) 2009... 120 A814g Chassagne-Montrachet, Vide Bourse T. Morey 2007... 130 A814f Puligny-Montrachet, Lucien Le Moine Enseignères 2007... 220 Riesling Spatlese, Monchhof Estate Slate 2010 (N915a) This is the charming fruity precise Mosel riesling you want it to be. Superior length, really delicate aromas & length of first class rieslings. Côte de Nuits, A. Chopin Les Monts de Boncourt 2008 (A905a) An under the radar appellation from an unheralded producer that does excellent work. This Chardonnay is at once dark and plump with an attractive citrus peel flavor. A517d others Gewürztraminer, Marcel Hugg Réserve de Chevaliers 2010 Alsace... 47 N301a Sancerre, Vincent Delaporte 2011 Loire Valley... 52 A814l N513d Jurançon Sec, Charles Hours Cuvée Marie 2005 Southwest... 55 Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker Sipp Mack 2005 Alsace... 75 A814p Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos des Papes 2005 Southern Rhône Valley... 190 14
FRANCE red Rhône Valley N711a Vin de Table, Mas de Boislauzon La Chaussynette 2010... 23 N818a Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Mas de Boislauzon Cuvée de Louis 2009... 30 N809c Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine la Consonniere 2010... 102 N809c Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Charbonniere Mourre des Perdrix 2010... 135 N814c Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Moulin-Tacussel Hommage à Henry Tacussel 2007... 151 N916b Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Pierre Usséglio Cuvée de mon Aïeul 2005... 185 N507b Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 1999... 190 N508b Côte Rôtie, E. Guigal Brune et Blonde 2003... 195 N809b Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 2001... 210 N511b Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 1998... 245 N206k Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Reserve 2005... 640 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 1999 (N507b) The 99 vintage is drinking beautifully now. Always a darker and more robust expression of Châteauneuf-du- Pape, this wine is replete with the classic black fruit, forest, and garrigue aromas of Château de Beaucastel. This wine will be magnificent with lamb off the wood grill. Bandol & Languedoc-Roussillon N514c Pays D Hérault, Paul Mas Estate Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2009... 30 N814a Bandol, Château Pradeaux 2006... 80 N814o Languedoc Roussillon, Grange des Peres 2004... 165 15
FRANCE red Burgundy A516 Chambolle-Musigny, A. Chopin & Fils 2006... 92 A508a Aloxe-Corton, Bouchard 2005... 105 A716a Aloxe-Corton, Thibault Liger - Belair La Toppe Au Vert 2007... 117 A515 Aloxe-Corton, Capitain-Gagnerot Moutottes 2005... 130 A516b Volnay, Domaine Antonin Guyon Clos de Chênes 2009... 165 A507c Volnay, Lucien Le Moine Les Caillerets 2007... 180 A701a Pommard, Lucien Le Moine Les Grands Epenots 2009... 235 A904b Echezeaux Grand Cru, Mongeard-Mugneret 2006... 245 Bordeaux N108b Croix de Beaucaillou 2008 Saint Julien... 95 N700 Clos de L Oratoire 2003 Saint Émilion... 135 N501a Gracia 2004 Saint Émilion... 145 N511a Château Pipeau 2000 Saint Émilion... 166 N717b Château Giscours 2004 Margaux... 184 Gracia 2004 (N501a) Michel Gracia is both a talented sculptor and one of St. Émilion s premier garagiste wine makers. This 90% merlot bottling is produced in extremely small quantities. We are fortunate to offer the 2004, which is drinking beautifully right now, as an advantageous purchase for a wine so satisfying, detailed & rare. N200a Château Giscours 2005 Margaux... 230 N603a Château Cos d Estournel 2003 Saint-Estèphe... 325 N805f Vieux Château Certan 1999 Pomerol... 400 N1103c Château Pichon Lalande 1995 Pauillac... 450 N900a Château Pavie 2003 Saint Émilion... 585 16
south africa white A304b Chardonnay, Hamilton Russell Vineyards (Hemel-En-Aarde Valley) 2010... 40 united states white N510a Riesling, Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl 2011 Columbia Valley, WA... 32 A119b Chardonnay, Johnny s 2010 Napa Valley, CA... 39 A509c Chardonnay, Morgan Metallico 2010 Monterey, CA... 42 N910b Sauvignon Blanc, Bernardus 2010 Monterey, CA... 42 N102a Sauvignon Blanc, Worthy Five Clones 2008 Napa, CA... 50 A102b Chardonnay, Talbott Sleepy Hollow Vineyard 2010 Santa Lucia, CA... 52 N814p Pinot Gris, Etude 2010 Napa, CA... 52 A103d Chardonnay, Talley Arroyo Grande Valley 2009 Central Coast, CA... 57 A802a Chardonnay, Ramey 2009 Russian River Valley, CA... 70 A704a Chardonnay, Newton Unfiltered 2007 Napa, CA... 105 A814c Chardonnay, Pahlmeyer Jayson 2009 Napa, CA... 110 A501b Chardonnay, Benovia 2007 Russian River Valley, CA... 115 A404b Chardonnay, Dehlinger 2006 Sonoma, CA... 125 A400c Chardonnay, Pahlmeyer 2006 Napa, CA... 160 A717c Chardonnay, Peter Michael La Carrière 2008 Knights Valley, CA... 230 A105a Chardonnay, Aubert Ritchie Vineyard 2009 Sonoma Coast, CA... 235 Chardonnay, Johnny s 2010 (A119b) This is a proprietary wine made specifically for me from fruit purchased from a very famous, and by our agreement unnameable Napa Valley grower. The quality to price ratio is fabulous. Chardonnay, Benovia 2007 (A501b) Benovia is a wine making project of Mike Sullivan, formerly of Hartford Court. A super talented producer who made the reputation of that estate. Precise Burgundian style chardonnay with all the detail orientation & ageability inherent in that. Full bodied & lightly toasty, the 2007 is drinking beautifully now. 17
united states red Cabernet sauvignon N911c Cabernet Sauvignon, Villa Mt. Eden 2007 Napa, CA... 38 N509c Cabernet Sauvignon, Barnard Griffin COLUMBIA VALLEY, WA 2010... 42 N609b Cab. Sauvignon & Merlot, Audelssa Tephra 2007 Sonoma, CA... 62 N600a Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Eden 2008 Napa, CA... 66 Woodhouse Daríghe 2002 (N703d) From an unknown producer that is a fantastic purchase based on the bottle age & quality of the vintage. Fruit from different sources from around the Columbia valley. This is a Cabernet in a stylish big frame with superb depth to its plummy black fruit. N703d Cabernet Sauvignon, Woodhouse Daríghe 2002 Columbia Valley, WA... 79 N505c Cabernet Sauvignon, Banshee 2009 Napa, CA... 97 N209a N119c N506c Cabernet Sauvignon, Ramey Larkmead 2006 Napa, CA... 155 Cabernet Sauvignon, Shafer One Point Five 2008 Napa, CA... 175 Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak 2006 Napa Valley, CA... 200 N200b Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Proprietary Blend 2007 Napa, CA... 275 N205b Cabernet Sauvignon, Peter Michel Les Pavots 2004 Knights Valley, CA... 295 N900b Cabernet Sauvignon, Harlan Estate 2001 Napa, CA... 950 N118a merlot Merlot, Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells 2009 Columbia Valley, WA... 33 N919b Merlot, Peju 2008 Napa, CA... 52 N704b Merlot, Northstar 2006 Columbia Valley, WA... 78 N706d Merlot, Robert Foley Vineyards 2008 Napa, CA... 140 Dave Ramey is one of the top wine making talents from California for the past 20 years for the wine making operation of his namesake. Larkmead is a very warm site in Napa famous for its class & power. The 2006 is beautiful as a young wine. Merlot, Peju 2008 (N919b) is a ridiculous buy; rich, balanced, satisfying & full. Cabernet at this quality costs $150. The non-fashion of merlot has made this a fabulous purchase. 18
united states red pinot noir A711c Villa Mt. Eden 2009 Sonoma, CA... 36 A512a Panther Creek NV Willamette Valley, OR... 44 A119a Banshee 2010 Sonoma County, CA... 50 A913a Ken Wright Cellars 2010 Willamette Valley, OR... 69 A916a Benovia 2008 Sonoma, CA... 98 A514a Chasseur 2008 Russian River Valley, CA... 111 A705a Mount Eden Vineyards 2008 Santa Cruz, CA... 143 A805c Panther Creek Shea Vineyard 2004 Willamette Valley, OR... 170 A206a Beaux Freres Beaux Freres Vineyard 2006 Willamette Valley, OR... 185 A515b Pahlmeyer Jayson 2007 Sonoma, CA... 190 syrah N117b Syrah, Charles Smith Boom Boom 2010 Columbia Valley, WA... 36 N115a Syrah, Tensley Johnny s 2009 Santa Barbara, CA... 39 N206n Syrah, Pax Alder Springs 2006 Mendocino, CA... 95 N303d Syrah, K Vintners Pheasant Vineyard 2009 Walla Walla, WA... 100 N903a Petite Sirah, Sirius 2008 Mendocino County, CA... 130 N809a Syrah, Behrens & Hitchcock Chien Lunatique 2004 Napa, CA... 195 ZINFANDEL N203d Ryzin 2010 Paso Robles, CA... 30 N902b Saldo 2009 Napa Valley, CA... 60 N715b Benovia 2008 Sonoma County, CA... 90 The new world pinots we are offering are either from Oregon or California. California bottlings tend to be a little fruitier, more alcoholic & lower in acidity. The Oregon wines tend to offer darker, earthier fruit, firmer acidity, and more tannic structure for aging. Syrah, Tensley Johnny s 2009 (N115a) Pure expression of ripe black fruit from great hillside vineyard sites; a product of long hang time & thoughtful winemaking. Syrah, K Vintners Pheasant Vineyard 2009 (N303d) Really vivid & firm. Not quite full but very long. 19
CHILE & ARGENTINA white N806b Torrontes, Susana Balbo Crios 2010 Mendoza, ARG... 28 A811a Chardonnay, Catena 2010 Mendoza, ARG... 44 RED N703c Carménère, Natura 2009 Colchagua, CH... 18 N401c Cabernet Sauvignon, Cousiño-Macul 2011 Valle del Maipo, CH... 20 N606a Malbec, Callia Alta 2011 San Juan, ARG... 24 N918c Malbec, Zuccardi Serie A 2010 Mendoza, ARG... 28 N707d Cabernet Sauvignon, Pulenta La Flor 2011 Lújan de Cuyo, ARG... 36 N603b Carménère, Viña von Siebenthal 2008 Aconcagua, CH... 40 N107c Malbec, Michel Torino Don David 2009 Valle de Calchaquí, ARG... 40 N114a Malbec, Zuccardi Q 2010 Mendoza, ARG... 43 N115b Cabernet Sauvignon, Siesta en el Tahuantinsuyu Tahuan 2010 Mendoza, ARG... 46 N207b Malbec, Siesta en el Tahuantinsuyu 2009 Mendoza, ARG... 46 N719b Malbec, Cuvelier Los Andes 2010 Mendoza, ARG... 50 N714b Malbec, Achaval Ferrer 2010 Mendoza, ARG... 63 N713b Carménère, Concha y Toro - Terrunyo 2008 Cachapoal, CH... 75 N702d Cabernet Sauvignon, Concha y Toro - Terrunyo 2007 Maipo Valley, CH... 78 N708a Cabernet Sauvignon, Viña Cobos Bramare 2008 Lújan de Cuyo, ARG... 85 N718A Malbec, Viña Cobos Bramare 2009 Lújan de Cuyo, ARG... 100 N518b Viña Cobos Marchiori Vineyard 2006 Lújan de Cuyo, ARG... 125 N1103a Malbec, Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista 2007 Mendoza, ARG... 188 N1102a Malbec, Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador 2007 Mendoza, ARG... 188 In a sea of mediocre Malbec there are some excellent choices. Michel Torino Don David 2009 (N107c) has good freshness, beautiful blue fruit, excellent length & a nice soft palate presence. The Malbec, Cuvelier Los Andes 2010 (N719b) is the classic big-framed, firm, fruity, fresh malbec for steak off the wood grill. Carménère is most successful with grilled meats like lamb, venison and buffalo. The fresh blue & black fruit, grilled herb character and natural freshness balance the intensity of flavor in these dishes. Terrunyo is the benchmark producer of Carménère in Chile. 20