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WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS
WHITE WINES
Glass
Bottle
Pinot Grigio
Ca' Donini 2013 Trentino
$6.00
$24.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Pedroncelli 2013 Dry Creek, CA
$7.00
$28.00
Friuliano
TOH! Di Lenardo
$8.00
$32.00
Chardonnay
Dante 2012 Calistoga, CA
$8.00
$32.00
Prosecco
Enza
NV
DOC Veneto
$9.00
$36.00
White Zinfandel
Mondavi 2013 St Helena, CA
$5.00
$20.00
Wildflower bouquet; dry & light with honey apples & pears
Lemon grass & exotic fruit aromatic with citrus, honeydew flavors
2013 Friuli
Floral aromatics, medium body with honeysuckle
Lightly oaked with crisp fruit and a smooth finish
Extra-dry sparkler, with green apple, citrus and honeysuckle on the finish
Fresh berry flavor with a hint of sweetness
RED WINES BY THE GLASS
RED WINES
Glass
Bottle
Sangiovese
Rosso Toscano Villa D’ 2012 Tuscany
$6.00
$24.00
Sangiovese
Caparzo 2013 Tuscany
$7.00
$28.00
Barbera
Bricco dei Tati 2013 Piedmont
$7.00
$28.00
Petite Syrah
Line 39 2012 North Coast, CA
$8.00
$32.00
Chianti
Terre di Poppiano 2012 Tuscany
$9.00
$36.00
$9.00
$36.00
This smooth Sangiovese has bright cherry flavors with a round soft finish
Well balanced fruit with light tannin and earthy notes; 100% Sangiovese
Lots of bright, vibrant cherry and plum fruits, balanced with a crisp finish
Ripe red fruit with peppery hints in this surprisingly bold syrah
Beautiful Chianti with violet aromas, ripe cherry and a silky finish
Cabernet Sauvignon
Hahn Estates 2012 Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
Scents of red berries & spice; full bodied flavors of dried cranberry & cocoa
Reserve Selection
R1 Pinot Bianco Zuc di Volpe Volpe Pasini 2010 Friuli
65.
R2 Pinot Grigio Jermann “Sylvios Vendage” 2012 Friuli
58.
R3 Sauvignon Blanc
OUT
Delicate aromas of wild berries and rose lead to an elegant, apricot-tinged palate.
A Tre Bicchieri award-winner.
Another example of Sylvio's ability to create a wine in which richness combines with
supplesness and structure. A faint coppery glow giving way to ripe melon and fruit
Russiz
2010 Collio
Pink grapefruit and fresh sage on the nose, with a silky body fresh citrus, lemons
and grapefruit that lingers long on the palate.
R4 Pinot Nero Alois Lageder “Krafus” 2007 Alto Adige
110.
R5 Desiderio Avignonese 2008 Tuscany
94.
Medium intense ruby colour with a garnet shimmer, clean uplifted varietal aroma:
impressions of red berry fruit, cherries along with oak spice (white pepper, cinnamon)
85 Percent Merlot, 15 Percent, Cabernet 100 Percent new French wood.
Exoticaly rich deep and powerful.
R6 Cepparello Isola e Olena 2009 Tuscany
The best 10 percent of Paolo de Marche’s sangiovese grapes are selected for a long
fermentation and aging in French wood. Perfectly balanced and powerful.
R7 Syrah Isole e Olena 2007 Tuscany
A complex, elegant, and balanced Syrah from one of my favorite winemakers.
R8 Brunello di Montalcino Verbena 2008
Tuscany
115.
125.
Intense ruby red color, with notable scents of rich fruit and spices. Tastes of ripe dark fruits.
R9 Barolo Michele Chiarlo 2009
Piedmont
Consistent, award winning wines are produced by Michele and his family,
and this Barolo is no exception
95.
97.
Reserve Selection (Con’t)
R10 Barolo Allessandria Monvigliero 2009 Piedmont
110.
R11 Barolo Vietti Lazzarito 2009 Piedmont
185.
Dry and velvety, Intense bouquet with the scent of violets and roses
Loads of ripe fruit here with spices and cherries. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a
long, finish. This is big and chewy, yet balanced with lots of fruit. 360 cases made
R12 Sforzato “Ronco del Picchio”Sandro Fay 2007 Lombardy
100% Nebbiolo that are dried for 2 months (similar to Amarone which give it
a richer, fuller body) with lots of dark berry fruit flavors, and firm tannins.
98.
R13 Cabernet Sauvignon Isole e Olena 2006 Tuscany
OUT
R14 Amarone Della Valpolicella Begali “Ca Bianca" 2010 Veneto
98.
Elegant yet powerful Bordeaux style handpicked, destemmed and macerated for 30 days,
Then aged in 50% new Allier barrels. without filtration or fining.
The generous nose releases aromas of fragrant wild berries that meld with coco powder,
R15 Amarone Classico Speri 2009 Piedmont
Vanilla spice coming from aging in wood, with hints of apricot and cherry
offer rich depth and full body.
135.
Sparking Wine, Prosecco and Champagne
Bin No.
101 Brut Cuvee Domaine Chandon NV Napa Valley, CA
45.
110 Brut Cuvee Bella Vista Franciacorta NV Lombardy
88.
This California bubbly is crisp and dry with great apple fruit
Creamy sparkle with hints of vanilla and ripe fruit
111 Prosecco Enza NV Veneto
36.
120 Champagne Moet & Chandon White Star NV Epernay, France
121 Moet & Chandon half bottle
80.
42.
122 Champagne Veuve Cliquot Brut Yellow Label NV Reims, France
99.
Extra-dry sparkler, with green apple, citrus and honeysuckle on the finish
Classified as extra dry, complex with many layers of flavor
Elegant and crisp with tastes of sweet white grapes and peaches
Dessert Wines
Bin No
150 Casorzo Voulet (Malvasia Rossa), Fracchia 2013 Piedmont
31.
155 Moscato D’Asti Lodali 2013 Piedmont
28.
156 Moscato d' Asti Degiorgis 2013 Piedmont
35.
160 Vin Santo Castello di Poppiano 2003 (500ml) Tuscany
78.
Rare red Malvasia, slightly sweet and slightly bubbly.
Like no other dessert wine you have had and low in alcohol too!!
This semi sparkling wine is loaded with fresh fruit balanced by the effervescence
Sweetness and acidity.
Velvety sweetness with a light sparkle and crisp finish
Tuscany’s wine of friendship, sweet at first, dry on the finish,
Hints of nuts & brown sugar.
Italian White Wine
Bin No
200 Gavi La Slina 2013 Piedmont
33.
220 Soave Classico Azienda Agricola Tessari Grisela 2012 Veneto
31.
221 Soave Classico Pieropan 2012 Veneto
38.
Fresh, floral and fruity aromatics, tangerine and exotic fruit on the palate
Fragrance of apple, wild elder flowers and chamomile with toasted almond.
Brilliant greenish gold color. Ripe pineapple, almonds and peach jam
230 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Fontaleoni 2013 Tuscany
31.
240 Orvieto Classico Barbi
25.
Medium bodied with scents of almond and mint
2013
Umbria
Refreshing and delicately fruity with a touch of sweetness
241 Orvieto Classico Campogrande 2012 Umbria
29.
250 Pinot Grigio Ca' Donini 2013 Trentino
24.
Soft & well-balanced. Fruity-floral aromas of lemon zest and white flowers.
Wildflower bouquet; dry & light with honey apples & pears
251 Pinot Grigio GriVo Volpe Pasini 2013
Friuli
Abundant fruit flavors augmented with a hint of savory spices
252 Pinot Grigio Venica & Venica 2013
Clean and crisp with a light fruit and smooth finish
260 Tocai Friuliano Di Lenardo 2013
Fruili
Friuli
Floral aromatics, medium body with honeysuckle and almond flavors
36.
46.
32.
270 Sauvignon Blanc La Cappuccina 2012 Friuli
33.
271 Sauvignon Blanc Ronco del Cero Venica & Venica 2011 Friuli
49.
275 Falanghina Picco del Sole 2011 Campania
23.
Peach and grapefruit, with excellent balance and a full bodied finish
Stylish aromas of elderberry with a mouth filling structure of peach and grapefruit
Honeyed citrus, green apple and floral notes with an inviting clean, crisp finish
Italian White Wine (Con’t)
Bin No
280 Erbaluce di Caluso La Rustia Orsolani 2013 Piedmont
37.
285 Gewurztraminer
46.
Full bodied with scents of wild flowers, honey and hints of mineral complexity
Colterenzio
2010 Alto Adige
Golden yellow with spicy flavors of yellow roses, lychees and nutmeg.
Luscious and powerful on the palate with an elegant, dry and aromatic finish.
290 Chardonnay Lodali 2012 Piedmont
32.
291 Chardonnay Farnese 2011 D’Abruzzo
28.
Lighter style with notes of ripe fruit and underlying citrus.
Light and fruity with minerals and a crisp finish
292 Chardonnay Alois Lageder 2012 Alto Adige
A “clean” un-oaked expression of these beautiful Alpine vineyards
40.
293 Chardonnay Oltrepo Pavese Blanc Tenuta Mazzolino 2012 Lombardy 55.
French barriques lend an attractive toastiness to this Burgundy-sytle Chardonnay
Blush Wine
295 White Zinfandel Mondavi 2013 Saint Helena CA
Fresh berry flavor with a hint of sweetness
20.
Domestic White Wine
Bin No.
300 Pinot Blanc Yamhill Reserve 2009 Willamette Valley, OR
59.
310 Riesling Sawtooth
28.
Fermented in French oak barrels this Pinot Blanc is full and rich on the palate
with a long, lingering finish. flavors of flowers and a minerally earthy character
2012 Snake River Valley, ID
Citrus fruit aromas lead to peachy fruitiness, balanced nicely by acidity on the finish
311 Riesling Claiborne & Churchill 2011 San Luis Obispo, CA
46.
320 Fume Blanc Ferrari Carano 2010 Sonoma County, CA
35.
330 Sauvignon Blanc
28.
Honey and peach with a solid structure and dry finish, in the Alsatian style
Well-balanced and crisp with lush melon, fig, and light herbal aromas
Pedroncelli 2013 Dry Creek, CA
Lemon grass & exotic fruit aromatic with citrus, honeydew flavors
340 Gewurztraminer Firestone 2009 Santa Ynez Valley, CA
28.
345 Viognier Breaux 2011 Purceville VA
55.
350 Chardonnay Dante 2012 Calistoga, CA
32.
Bright with spicy fruit, offers sweet nectarine and litchi flavors that linger
Crisp & refreshing with a huge perfumey nose. Lots of blossom water and good acidity
Lightly oaked with crisp fruit and a smooth finish
351 Chardonnay Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard 2012 Santa Barbara, CA 36.
Rich & round with strong pineapple on the nose; green apples,
peaches followed by a very mellow finish.
352 Chardonnay Sonoma Cutrer 2012 Russian River, CA
45.
353 Chardonnay Sonoma Cutrer 1/2 Bottle 2012 Russian River, CA 26.
Full-bodied Chardonnay with heavy oak, rich and well balanced
354 Chardonnay Groth 2012 Napa Valley, CA
Crisp with flinty style, pear and citrus notes and a pleasant dash of toasty oak
65.
Italian Red Wine
Bin No.
400 Barbera Bricco dei Tati 2013 Piedmont
28.
410 Barbera d’Alba Alessandria 2013 Piedmont
44.
411 Barbera d’Alba Andrea Oberto 2012
46.
This wine has lots of bright, vibrant cherry and plum fruits, balanced with acidity
to give the wine a crisp finish, making this very versatile with food.
Medium bodied yet full of plumy fruit flavors.
Piedmont
A vibrant bouquet with dark cherry fruit flavors and an acidity cloaked in soft tannins
420 Dolcetto d’Alba Vajra 2012 Piedmont
43.
430 Valpolicella Classico Degani 2012 Veneto
28.
431 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Mazzi 2011 Veneto
46.
450 Pinot Nero Oltrepò Pavese NOIR Tenuta Mazzolino 2010 Lombardy
85.
460 Refosco Di Lenardo 2011 Friuli
29.
470 Merlot Togliano Volpe Pasini 2008 Venezia
37.
Balances ripe red fruits with a backbone of acid to pair with food
A perfect introduction to the flavorful world of Valpolicella
Ruby red with bouquet of cherries, violets and pepper. Full bodied taste,
elevated acidity perfect for pairing of many dishes.
Elegant and complex, this Pinot Noir has a bright flavors and a clean finish
Unique to Friuli, this grape varietal is usually grown for blending and not
often seen on its own. Both fruity and mellow, tasting of blackberry & smoke
Medium-bodied, with ripe fruit, bursting with dark cherry flavors, with a lovely velvety texture.
480 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Avignonesi 2011 Tuscany
69.
490 Sangiovese Rosso Toscano Villa D’ 2012 Tuscany
24.
Prugnolo Gentile, a local clone of Sangiovese, tastes of cherries and violets.
This smooth Sangiovese has bright cherry flavors with a round soft finish
Italian Red Wine (Con’t)
Bin No.
491 Sangiovese Caparzo
2013
Tuscany
Well balanced fruit with light tannin and earthy notes 100% Sangiovese
28.
495 Giuggiolo Rosso Corte alla Flora 2011 Tuscany
28.
500 Syrah Alcesti 2012
28.
100% Sangiovese clone with earthy tones and generous fruit
Sicily
Ripe red fruit with peppery hints in this surprisingly bold syrah
501 Syrah Castello di Poppiano 2011 Tuscany
38.
505 Nero d’ Avola Villa Pozzi 2012 Sicily
27.
510 Valpolicella Ripasso Begali Vigneto la Cengia 2012 Veneto
37.
511 Valpolicella Ripasso La Giaretta 2011 Veneto
45.
520 Chianti Terre di Poppiano 2012 Tuscany
36.
521 Chianti Classico Lamole di Lamole 2010 Tuscany
42.
522 Chianti Classico Buondonno 2011 Tuscany
49.
Pepper and spice with deep, rich, round fruit; noticeable barrel aging
Blackberry, vanilla and a hint of figs with great intensity
Flavored with pressed grapes of their spectacular Amarone, plenty of
rich deep fruit highlight the fullness of this great value.
A wonderful rendition from one of the best winemakers in the region
Beautiful Chianti with violet aromas, ripe cherry and a silky finish
Round and well balanced in the best Chianti tradition
Light body with a hint of spice, clean finish, and ruby red color
Italian Red Wine (Con’t)
Bin No.
523 Chianti Classico Isola e Olena 2011 Tuscany
524 Isola e Olena half bottle 2011 Tuscany
57.
31.
530 Cabernet Franc Musaragno 2012 Veneto
28.
535 Pinot Nero “Terrazze” Tenuta Mazzolino 2013 Lombardy
39.
540 Cantaloro Rosso Avignonesi 2011 Tuscany
36.
550 Primativo Guarini Vigne Vecchie Salento 2010 Puglia
42.
570 Brunello di Montalcino Le Coste 2008 Tuscany
98.
575 Carema Le Tabbie Orsolani 2009 Piedmont
65.
580 Barolo Lodali Estate 2009 Piedmont
59.
581 Barolo Rocche Costamagna 2010 Piedmont
85.
One of the top winegrowers in Italy, Paolo di Marchi gives us this award winning wine.
It has great structure and wonderful character.
Classic and organic cab franc with bright fruit and peppery anise
An exciting blend of Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and the native Bonarda.
A blend of Prugnolo Gentile, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Deep red, with aromas of red fruits, sweet spices and tobacco.
Ruby red with a warm balanced aroma and velvety finish
Beautiful spice, tobacco, cedar and ripe berry Full body
with velvety tannins and a gorgeous finish.
From the northern-most 100% Nebbiolo denominazione in Piemonte
this shows the grape’s affinity with red Burgundy.
The wine is full of mint, licorice, tobacco, chocolate, rose vanilla, and white truffle notes.
You won’t find a better value in Barolo anywhere!
From a great vintage in Piedmont comes this Barolo with strawberry,
floral and mineral aromas.Firm tannins, bright acidity and a delicate finish.
Domestic Red Wine
Bin No.
600 Pinot Noir Eschelon (Chalone Estates) 2010 San Luis Obispo, CA
29.
601 Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande Valley Laetitia 2012
48.
Medium bodied with a beautiful berry color and purity of flavor
Sonoma, CA
A silky texture with bold berries and subtle oak, this Pinot moves effortlessly across
the palate into a long, lingering finish
602 Pinot Noir Yamhill Reserve 2009 McMinville, OR
65.
620 Merlot L De Lyeth 2011 Sonoma, CA
29.
621 Merlot Dry Creek Vinyards 2009 Sonoma, CA
46.
630 Rosso Coppola Presents 2012 Napa Valley, CA
28.
640 Petite Sirah Bogle 2012 Clarkesburg, CA
24.
641 Petite Syrah Line 39 2012 North Coast, CA
32.
645 Syrah Cycles Gladiator 2011 Central Coast, CA
26.
650 Norton Crysalis Vineyards 2009 Middleburg, VA
43.
Smooth and polished with a supple core of black cherry and moderate tannins
Rich yet medium-bodied; soft & plush, with notes of ripe black cherry, plum, & thyme
Full bodied and dry merlot with lush dark fruit.
An exceptional wine from the "Godfather" himself Francis Ford Coppola
Intense wine with a peppery casis scented bouquet
Ripe red fruit with peppery hints in this surprisingly bold syrah
Raspberry, plum & cracked pepper aromas; full bodied flavors of
boysenberry, pepper & tobacco with a smooth, balanced finish
100% Norton, Virginia’s native grape, with distinct full flavors and bold fruit.
660 Cabernet Sauvignon Hahn Estates 2012 Santa Lucia Highlands CA 36
Scents of red berries & spice; full bodied flavors of dried cranberry & cocoa
Domestic Red Wine (Con’t)
Bin No.
661 Cabernet Sauvignon Three Saints 2010 Santa Ynez Valley, CA
55.
662 Cabernet Sauvignon Sterling Vineyards 2012 Napa Valley, CA
59.
Full flavors of blackberrry, dark cherry and mocha. 20 months in
40% new French oak.
Rich Bordeaux style wine complex and ruby red with intense fruit
670 Zinfandel Peachy Canyon 2011 Paso Robles, CA
31.
671 Zinfandel, Fiddletown Cellars 2010 Amador County, CA
49.
Spicy and jammy highlighted with a core of cherry and berry flavor
Bold flavors of blackberry jam and black cherries with enticing layers of oak and vanilla.
The Short List
(These wines are discounted because we only have a few left, and have been taken off the list
due to a price increase or lack of availability in the market. Great Values!)
Bugia (Ansonica) by Bibi Greatz 2006, Island of Giglio, Tuscany
90.
Viognier Crysalis Vineyards 2007 Middleburg, VA
50.
Soave Classico Gini 2010
40.
100% Ansonica grapes, aromatic with notes of honey, vanilla, melon, and a touch of eucalyptus.
A full bodied bold wine with flavors of raspberry and melon
Veneto
From a family committed to quality, this dry wine offers notes of wild flower honey
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2010 Marche
50.
Tocai Fruiliano Pradio 2008
30.
One of Italy’s most complex white grapes, always superb with seafood & poultry.
Friuli
Distinctive and fresh flavors of elder flower, herbs and almonds
Gewurztraminer Caldaro 2008 Alto Adige
40.
Barbera d'Alba Bruno Franco 2004 Piemonte
30.
Barbera James Judd
80.
Balance of ripe litchi, lemon and quince with a lightness that's ultimately refreshing.
Rich earthy & smokey nose with light ripe fruit and clean finish
2005 Paso Robles, CA
Dark and rich with current and cherry. First ever bottling of 320 cases.
Merlot Pietra Santa 2005 Cienega Valley, CA
35.
Sangiovese Erik Banti Carato 2008 Tuscany
25.
Chianti Classico Riserva Savignola Paolina 2008 Tuscany
70.
Syrah Rex Goliath 2007 Esparto, CA
30.
Cabernet Sauvignon Villa Del Borgo 2009 Friuli
30.
Cabernet Sauvignon Rosso Fiorentino 2003 Tuscany
60.
Cabernet Sauvignon James Judd 2006 Paso Robles, CA
50.
Well rounded with blackberry on the nose and a silky finish with nice tannins
Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah aged in oak with notes of ripe cherries and currants
Superb dark cherry notes, with structure and soft tannins to suit every meal.
Chunky with tea and cherry notes, Firm and tannic with a lot of substance
Ruby red color and a fragrance suggests violets with dark raspberry and blueberry.
Elegant and sophisticated Cabernet with full-bodied fruit and mellow tannins.
Aromas of earthy black currant, olive and vanilla .
The warm climate of Paso Robles lends juicy, ripe flavors of cherry, black fruits, leather and spices.