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Riesling, Bloom (Germany)
Riesling, Heron Hill (New York)
Pinot Grigio, Placido (Italy)
Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani (Italy)
Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Rita (California)
Chardonnay, Canyon Road (California)
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson (California)

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White Zinfandel, CK Mondavi (California)

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Red
Montepulciano, La Monica (Italy)
Primitivo, amino (Italy)
Chianti, Ruffino (Italoy)
Pinot Noir, Talus (California)
Pinot Noir, La Crema (California)
Merlot, Estrella (California)
Merlot, Blackstone (California)
Shiraz, Jacob’s Creek (Australia)
Zinfandel, Ravenswood (California)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Avia (Slovenia)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling (California)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi (California)

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Korbel Brut (California)
Medium-dry with a light, crisp, perfectly balanced cuvée.
Half Bottle: $15, Bottle: $27
Santa Margherita Prosecco (Italy)
Pleasantly fruity with whiffs of apple and peach blossoms.
Bottle: $34
Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante (Italy)
Crisp, fresh floral bouquet, great with spicy foods or dessert.
Half Bottle: $14, Bottle: $24
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut (France)
Elegant layers of citrus, tangerine, and flower blossoms.
Bottle: $76
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (France)
Dry, full flavor, balanced with crispness and a lingering finish.
Bottle: $80
Dom Pérignon (France)
Brioche and honey mingle with fresh almond and apricot.
Bottle: $180
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut (France)
Grapefruit and crisp apple flavors balanced with yeasty notes.
Bottle: $250
Riesling, Chateau St. Michelle (Washington)
Aromas of honeysuckle, white peaches and minerals followed by long, layered flavors.
Bottle: $22
Riesling, Glenora (New York)
Dry and balanced with pleasant, fruity, classic Riesling characters of peaches and apricots.
Bottle: $24
Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank (New York)
Ripe fruity aromas of honey, tropical fruits, pineapple and pear. Nicely balanced with a long finish.
Bottle: $28
Semi-Dry Riesling, Heron Hill (New York)
Fresh and springlike, with attractive scents of peach blossom and green herbs.
Bottle: $26
Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Rita (California)
Bright, intense gooseberry, lime and guava notes with a mouthwatering crispness.
Bottle: $20
Sauvignon Blanc, Geyser Peak (California)
Delightful and super-tropical, with mango, honeydew melon, peach and soft floral notes.
Bottle: $24
Pinot Grigio, Cavit (Italy)
Crisp, light character. Light and refreshing with citrus and melon flavors on the finish.
Bottle: $22
Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani (Italy)
Possesses pleasant floral and tropical fruit aromas, and has a light, crisp, clean and refreshing flavor, with refined elegance.
Bottle: $24
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita (Italy)
Medium bodied with a fresh crisp character, firm structure, and pleasant golden apple aftertaste.
Bottle: $42
Chardonnay, Yellow Tail (Australia)
Exhibits citrus and honeydew flavors complexed by gentle French oak aging; soft and fresh.
Bottle: $20
Unoaked Chardonnay, Kim Crawford (Marlborough, New Zeland)
Lifted stone fruit, grapefruit and butterscotch sromas with full, rich flavors of tropical fruits.
Bottle: $20
Chardonnay, Toasted Head (California)
Bright tangerine and pear fruit aromas highlighted by clove and nutmeg. Flavors of pear and toasty butterscotch oak.
Bottle: $27
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson (California)
Bright tangerine and per fruit aromas highlighted byt clove and nutmeg. Flavors of pear and toasty butterscotch oak.
Bottle: $29
Chardonnay, Columbia Crest “Vineyard 10” (Wash.)
Showcases floral aromas with juicy apple, pear, pineapple and melon flavors with a polished texture and a tangy finish.
Bottle: $36
Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River (Cal.)
A gentle straw/golden hue and a big lemon, pineapple and vanilla cream bouquet with something else strong.
Bottle: $41
Chardonnay, Cakebread Cellars (Napa, California)
Fresh and creamy with succulent ripe peach, yellow apple and lemon zest flavors enhanced by a refreshing minerality.
Bottle: $64
White Zinfandel, Beringer (California)
Berry, citrus and melon with hints of nutmeg and clove.
Bottle: $19
Meritage, Kendall-Jackson (California)
Exposes the fresh, ripe, jam-like fruit typical of California wine. Forward, spicy and soft.
Bottle: $29
Pinot Noir, Robert Mondavi Private Selection (California)
Soft and round with good length and richness on the palate. Displays supple, silky, berry and cherry jam flavors.
Bottle: $22
Pinot Noir, Mark West (California)
Aromas of cherry-raspberry pie and cola berry with notes of candied vanilla and spice. Deep rich berry compote flavors.
Bottle: $26
Pinot Noir, La Crema (California)
Aromas of ripe cherry, cocoa, anise and rich baking spipces with hints of delicate tea leaf.
Bottle: $38
Pinot Noir, Francis Coppola “Director’s Cut” (California)
Concentrated, deep flavors of currants and spice with a bright acidity and cranberry notes.
Bottle: $39
Merlot, Smoking Loon (California)
Flavors of cherry pie, sweet plum, and sinnamon-spiked cranberry dressing, finishing with notes of rich, oak and vanilla.
Bottle: $22
Merlot, Blackstone (California)
Rich cherry and currant aromas with hints of cola, berry, oakspice, and vanilla.
Bottle: $25
Merlot, Rodney Strong (California)
Solid, persistent ripe plum and berry flavors and toasty vanilla character with a lingering plush, grapey finish.
Bottle: $28
Merlot, Francis Coppola (California)
Aromas of bright red cherries and clove spice. Supple red plum and black cherry flavors.
Bottle: $32
Malbec, Gascon (Argentina)
Powerful and complex. Notes of red fruit can be perceived such as raspberry, red currant and sweet plum.
Bottle: $24
Shiraz, Yellow Tail (Australia)
Impressive spice, licorice and red berry aromas. Perfectly balanced with silky tannins and big, ripe fruit flavors.
Bottle: $20
Shiraz, Rosemount (Australia)
Bright and appealing for its clarity of plum and blackberry flavors, persisting on the finish against firm tannins.
Bottle: $22
7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel by Michael-David Winery (Lodi, California)
Plenty of oak in addition to abundant varietal character in its briery, cherry, raspberry, earthly personality.
Bottle: $32
Zinfandel, Ravenswood (Lodi, California)
Intense, sweet ripe berries, cinnamon and black pepper spice with elements of sun-baked earth.
Bottle: $22
Cabernet Sauvignon, Smoking Loon (California)
Snooth and ripe, exhibitinhg pleasing black fruit flavors; soft and easy in the aftertaste.
Bottle: $22
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling (California)
Flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry are followed by notes of nutmeg, cloves and a dark chocolate finish.
Bottle: $27
Cabernet Sauvignon, Francis Coppola (California)
Aromas of plums, red currants, and vanilla; flavors of blackberry, plum and run raisin.
Bottle: $30
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi “Napa”(California)
Deep and dense with perfumed aromas and delicious flavors of blackberry, cassis, black olive and dark chocolate.
Bottle: $36
Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi (California)
Vibrant tropical fruit enhanced by notes of pear, lemon and vanilla lightly spiced with clove, cinnamon and toasty oak.
Bottle: $42
Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One (Napa, California)
Hints of earthly cedar, tar and tobacco which join ripe currant, red cherry, anise, leather, sage and spice characters.
Bottle: $180
Montepulciano, La Monica (Italy)
Dry, well-balanced and delightfully tannic, with concentrated berry flavors.
Bottle: $20
Valpolicella, Masi (Italy)
Modern-styled from traditional Veronese grape varieties. Fresh, light and fruity, with berry and black cherry notes.
Bottle: $22
Super Tuscan, Villa Antinori (Italy)
A complex, harmonious and well-structured wine with smooth tannins and persistent fruity hints.
Bottle: $35
Chianti Classico DOCG, Antinori “Peppoli” (Italy)
Ripe, fruity red, with black currant, damson and hints of coconut and chocolate.
Bottle: $39
Chianti, Bell’agio “Straw Basket” (Italy)
Ruby-red with patches of purple. Full and reminiscent of violets. Dry, smooth with zesty notes of cherry and berry fruit.
Bottle: $22
Chianti Classico Reserva Tan Label, Ruffino (Italy)
Displays elegance and excellent structure. Fruit, alcohol, tannins and spices forma perfect balance.
Bottle: $42
Chianti Classico Reserva Gold Label, Ruffino (Italy)
Full bodied with a fruity core of cherries and berries. Notes of Mediterranean herbs and hints of oak.
Bottle: $66
Rosso di Montalcino “Baby Brunello”, Banfi (Italy)
Cherry red color and ripe, wild cherry fruit aromas are offset by suggestions of leather and spice.
Bottle: $36
Ripasso “Baby Amarone”, Sartori “Regolo” (Italy)
Superb, rich aroma; full flavored with deep, concentrated fruit and a long, lingering aftertaste.
Bottle: $32
Amarone della Valpolicella, Sertori (Italy)
The aristocrat of Verona

Robust, full-bodied and dry with excellent balanceand a velvety finish.
Bottle: $58
Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi (Italy)
Rich, round, velvety and intensely aromatic, with flavor hints of licorice, cherry, and spices.
Bottle: $85
Barolo, Marchesi di Luigi Finaldi “Cannubi” (Italy)
Layers of ripe fruit, menthol and spices that caress the palate, showing superb grace and purity.
Bottle: $91
Sangiovese, Banfi “Belnero” (Italy)
Offers appealing violet and cherry nuances with subtle hints of cedar and licorice.
Bottle: $55
Sangiovese, Antinori “Santa Christina” (Italy)
Intense fresh fruit aromas with pleasant floral hints. Well-structured, soft and harmonious.
Bottle: $32
Primitivo, Amano (Italy)
Dark red in color, aromas of black stone fruit and the palate explodes with rich berry fruit.
Bottle: $21
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