White by the Glass
- Pine Ridge, "Dijon Clones", Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, 2005 Glass- $13.75
Bottle - $53.00 - Fresh tropical aroma's of peach and pineapple, with hints of lime giving way slightly to a toasty character. Outstanding balance.
- Kendall-Jackson, "Grand Reserve", Chardonnay, California, 2005 Glass- $9.75
Bottle - $37.00 - It is a serious, unmistakably California Chardonnay exhibiting loads of honeyed tropical fruit, medium to full body, and admirable freshness as well as texture.
- Evans & Tate, "Margaret River", Chardonnay, Australia, 2005 Glass- $8.75
Bottle - $33.00 - Medium straw with a subtle green tinge. White peach with citrus lemon and zesty lime characters with subtle cashew nut and meringue notes and spicy fresh toasty oak.
- S.A. Prum, "Himmelreich", Riesling Spatlese, Graach, Germany, 2003 Glass- $11.75
Bottle - $45.00 - Bright, vibrant gold with delicate aromas of rose petals and citrus fruit. Flavors of pear and nectarine mingle with mineral nuances culminating in a long finish.
- Sacred Hill, "Marlborough", Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2005 Glass- $9.00
Bottle - $34.00 - Smart and juicy, with lime scented peach, mineral aromas and flavors that persist.
- Masi, "Masianco", Pinot Grigio, Verona, Italy, 2005 8.00 Glass- $8.00
Bottle - $30.00 - A Supervenetian of great personality which goes very well with fish or grilled meats. Pleasant and fresh Pinot Grigio with lemon and apple character, medium body and a fresh finish.
Red by the Glass
- Chehalem, "3 Vineyard", Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2005 Glass- $13.25
Bottle - $51.00 - The 2005 “3 Vineyard” has all the major facets covered well, from a juicy briar nose to a sweet acid and fine tannin structured long palate. It has great depth of concentration with a light floral note lifting the finish. It is Pinot Noir as it should be.
- Franciscan, "Oakville Estates", Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2003 Glass- $12.00
Bottle - $46.00 - Exemplifies its terroir and vintage with its impeccable balance, and the way the ripe, sophisticated tannins wrap around the fleshy black currant, olive, chocolate and herb flavors.
- Marquis Philips, Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern, Australia, 2005 Glass- $10.25
Bottle - $39.00 - Offers tell-tale aromas and flavors of black currants, high class cigar smoke, and herbs.
- Robert Mondavi, "Private Selection", Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2005 Glass- $7.50
Bottle - $28.00 - Vibrant notes of dark plum, blackberry and spice, laced with nuances of soft vanilla from barrel aging.
- Ehlers, "Estate", Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2004 Glass- $11.50
Bottle - $44.00 - There is a burst of intriguing berry fruit and spice on the palate as well. The finish is long with lingering acidity, making it a great food wine. American Oak accentuates the fine tannins and adds a hint of crème brûlée and rich chocolate. Yum!
- Sheep's Back, Shiraz, Barossa, Australia, 2002 Glass- $10.50
Bottle - $40.00 - A bouquet of lifted cherries, blackcurrant and cloves leads to an intense lush palate of meaty dark berries, spicy plums, dark chocolate and a backbone of cracked black pepper. The French oak gives it a long textured finish of firm chewy, but still elegant tannins.
- Lanciola, "Le Masse di Greve", Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, 2003 Glass- $12.00
Bottle - $46.00 - Interesting red, with plum, berry and Indian spice aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with well-intergrated tannins and a tangy oriental spice finish, with cardamom aftertaste.
- Cline, "Ancient Vines", Zinfandel, California, 2005 Glass- $8.50
Bottle - $32.00 - Fine, ripe tannins add a velvety richness seldon found in Zinfandel. Elegant richness, a broad mouth feel and a lingering minerality elicit typicity and point to superior grape growing.
