Red Wines
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir grapes almost seem to have a mind of their own. They require precise growing conditions, favoring cooler temperatures with adequate rainfall throughout the year. The wine draws flavors from the soils in which they are grown, which impart a complex earthiness. Pinot Noir wines range from subtle works with great finesse to powerful, structured wine with a backbone of fruits and tannins.
610 2013 Joesph Drouhin, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France 112
611 2012 One Hope, California 43
613 2013 Archery Summit Winery, Willamette Valley, Oregon 120
614 2013 Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Valley, California 92
616 2012 Robert Sinskey Vineyard, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California 86
619 2014 Big Table Farm, Willamette Valley, Oregon 99
622 2012 Brandborg Vineyards and Winery “Bench Lands”, Umpqua Valley, Oregon 48
615 2014 Meiomi, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Sonoma Counties 65
2497 2013 Hybrid, Lodi Apellation, California 39
635 2012 Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast 103
637 2012 Patz & Hall, Pisoni Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 173
630 2012 Siduri Vineyards, “Santa Lucia High Lands” 87
612 2012 MacRostie, Sonoma 61
625 2013 Migration Wines by Duckhorn Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 87
640 2013 Clos du Val, Carneros 62
653 2013 MacMurray Ranch Wines, Sonoma Coast 43
608 2013 Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Sonoma Coast 62
658 2013 Rex Hill, Willamette Valley 78
650 2012 Scott Paul “ La Paulee”, Oregon 92
Featured Pinot Noir
Bin 619, 2014 Big Table Farm, Willamette Valley, Oregon 99
This is a combination of new, used and neutral barrels from all their Pinot Noir sites. Green peppercorn and savory herbs are apparent immediately on the nose. The fruit here is perfectly balanced by the stems and structure. This wine strikes a perfect balance with red grapefruit and orange zest aromatics supporting the generous cherry and red currant flavors.
Merlot
With aromas of currants, plums and blackberries, these wines are enjoyable with just about everything. They have medium levels of acidity and tannins, which make them seem vibrant and fresh. Merlot has a lower level of natural acidity resulting in a more silky, lush finish. Easily enjoyable with chicken, pork, lamb and beef.
705 2012 Charles Krug Winery by Peter Mondavi, Napa Valley 54
707 2012 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 125
712 2013 Decoy Wines by Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 62
714 2013 Frog’s Leap Winery, Rutherford, Napa Valley 81
716 2013 Gordon Estate, Colombia Valley 53
722 2011 Stag’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley 78
710 2009 Sbragia Family Vineyards Home Ranch, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma 68
748 2011 Red Diamond, Washington State 38
Featured Merlot
Bin 716 2013 Gordon Estate, Columbia Valley, Washington 53
This rich and spicy estate-grown merlot greets you with all the right stuff from the first sip. Clean berry and cherry fruit, with a light touch of peppery herb, rolls into fine, silky tannins and baking spices. Stored in a mixture of French and American oak barrels, this wine adds 5% syrah to elevate the merlot’s fruit character and 2% cabernet sauvignon to add nuanced depth.
Syrah/Shiraz
When this grape is grown in hot climates, it results in inky, dark, rich wines that are profoundly wonderful. Aromas of black fruits and currant, there is an especially spicy characteristic in the wines from Australia and California.
800 2009 Amon-Ra by Ben Glaetzer, Ebenezer, Barossa Valley, Australia 206
803 2011 Groom Wines, Barossa Valley, Australia 79
804 2013 Box Head, Southern Australia 39
835 2012 Brassfield Estate Winery, “Eruption”, California 46
845 2012 Tablas Creek Vineyards, “Patelin de Tablas”, California 57
809 2015 Molly Dooker, Two Left Feet, Australia 71
840 2009 Domaine Serene, “Grand Cheval”, Oregon 169
802 2010 Mira Winery, Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley 73
823 2013 Fess Parker, “Big Easy,” Santa Barbara County 65
Zinfandel
This grape at its best, has aromas of blackberries, pepper and plum flavors. It is a great match with chicken, pork, lamb and BBQ. The best ones will stand up to any rich steak or chop.
950 2014 Owen Roe “Abbot’s Table”, Columbia Valley, Washington 60
955 2014 The Prisoner Wine Company, “Saldo”, Northern California 71
907 2013 The Prisoner Wine Company, “The Prisoner,” Northern California 97
906 2011 Duckhorn Vineyards, “Paraduxx,” Napa Valley 114
909 2013 Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley 71
911 2012 Ridge Vineyard, “Three Valleys”, Sonoma, California 74
917 2011 Four Vines, “Old Vine Cuvee”, Sonoma, California 46
942 2013 Seghesio Family Vineyards, Sonoma, California 70
945 2014 Turley Wine Cellars, "Juvenile", California 56
916 2012 Gamba Old Vine, Starr Road Ranch, Russian River Valley, Sonoma 93
Grenache & Carmenere
Grenache is a strong grape making it perfect for blends. It produces a juicy, peppery wine with good weight and tannins. Carmenere displays beautiful fruit with a fair amount of spice.
1011 2010 Alto Moncayo, Campo De Borja, Spain 103
1009 2012 Las Rocas “Vinas Viejas”, Calatayud, Spain 46
1005 2009 Carmenere, Casa Lapostolle, “Clos Apalta” Colchagua Valley, Chile 174
1006 2015 Owen Roe "Sinister Hand", Columbia Valley, Washington 67
Tempranillo & Spanish Blends
Tempranillo is the major grape of Spain, but is often blended with New World varietals, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It shows bright red fruit, with a minerally undertone. The high levels of acidity make it a great match with everything, from salmon to steak.
1123 2013 Convento de Las Claras, Ribera Del Duero, Spain 59
1121 2011 Bodegas Muga Reserva, Rioja, Spain 81
1127 2013 Bodega Teso La Monja, "Almirez", Toro, Spain 70
1124 2012 Bodegas Torres, “Celeste Blue Old Vine”, Ribera del Duero, Spain 55
1125 2013 Bodega Calle-Reserva, "El Olividado", Mendoza, Argentina 46
1122 2013 Volver Single Vineyard Tempranillo, La Mancha, Spain 43
1130 2013 Bodegas Carchelo, “C”, Murcia, Spain 39
Featured Spanish Blend
Bin 1123, 2013 Heritage, Convento de Las Claras, Ribera Del Duero 59
Founded in 2010, this new winery has begun their career off exceptionally. The 2011 vintage was aged in mostly new French oak barrels for 8 months, producing roasted and spicy flavors. The nose offers dark berries mixed with black licorice and hints of white chocolate. On the palate, it offers well-balanced acidity with a dense and broad feel. With a very fruity and subtly spicy finish, this is a truly great modern-Spanish Tempranillo.
Malbec
Traditionally used as a blending grape in Bordeaux, Malbec seems to have found its home in Argentina. It produces lush, violet scented wines with hints of leather and tobacco, finishing with refined, elegant tannins. These pair well with all of our steak and chop entrees.
1205 2013 Elsa Bianchi, Mendoz, Argentina 49
1202 2014 Bodges Salentein, Killka, Mendoza, Argentine 53
1207 2012 Bramare by Paul Hobbs, “Lujan de Cuyo”, Mendoza, Argentina 98
1210 2013 Colome, Valle Calchaqui, Argentina 70
1208 2013 Pascual Toso Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina 57
1211 2012 Tikal Wines, “Amorio”, Mendoza, Argentina 68
Petite Sirah
These heavily scented wines have aromas of cedar, eucalyptus and meat. They have dense, chewy tannins and a long, lingering finish. Pair these with all things beef.
1309 2012 Stag’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley, California 93
801 2012 Pedroncelli, Sonoma County, California 59
1312 2012 McNab Ridge Winery, Mendocino County, California 56
1320 2013 Mettler Family Vineyards, Lodi, California 53
Featured Petite Sirah
Bin 801, 2012, Pedroncelli, Sonoma County, California 59
Aromas of pressed flowers, beeswax, and blackberry with supple, dry-yet-fruity, medium-to-full body. Citrus, melon, and cedar accent the finish with firm tannins. Well structured for the table.
Italian Reds
Sangiovese is the main grape of Chianti and the sole grape of Brunello di Montalcino. It is frequently blended with cabernet sauvignon and merlot, resulting in a style of wine with the famous name- Super Tuscan. Sangiovese produces wines that have a fascinating bitter-cherry and chocolate richness. They are a great match with rich meats, like lamb and ribeye.
1450 2012 Chianti Classico, Tenuta Nozzole, Tuscany 65
1454 2009 Sassicaia, Bologheri Sassicaia, Tuscany 428
1483 2012 Chianti Classico, Rocca delle Macie, Tuscany 49
1460 2005 Il Fauno, Di Arcanum, Tuscany 60
1479 2013 Tre Rosso, Bran Caia, Tuscany 45
1440 2012 Feudi Di San Gregorio, Rubrato Aglianico, Campania 45
1471 2012 Nebbiolo Langhe, Vietti, Perbacco 61
1481 2010 Costaera Amarone, Masi Agricola, Veneto 108
1120 2013 Valpolicella Ripasso, Villa Borghetti, Verona 47
Piedmont Varietals
Piedmont wine is the range of Italian wines made in the province of Piedmont in the northwestern corner of Italy. The best-known wines from the region include Barolo and Barbaresco. They are made from the Nebbiolo grape. These wines are ideal for storage and a well-aged Barolo may leave a feeling of drinking velvet because the tannins are polished and integrated more and more into the wine.
1403 1998 Barbaresco, Gaja Piedmont 401
1405 2003 Barbaresco, Gaja Piedmont 379
1406 2004 Barbaresco, Gaja Piedmont 460
1408 2005 Barbaresco, Gaja Piedmont 428
1411 2011 Gaja, “Sito Moresco” Langhe, Piedmont 151
1412 1995 Gaja, “Sperss” Langhe, Piedmont 487
1413 1999 Gaja, “Costa Russi” Langhe, Piedmont 568
1429 2004 Nino Negri, “5 Stelle Sfursat” Valtellina Superiore 190
French Reds
Wines from St. Emilion and Pomerol are primarily cabernet franc and merlot respectively. They tend to be lighter in style than the wines farther down on the list. The wines from the Haut-Medoc, St. Estephe, Pauillac, St. Julien, Margaux and Graves are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which reveal flavors of black currant, black cherry, cedar and tobacco.
610 2013 Joseph Drouhin, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France 112
1522 2009 Chateau Pibron, Pauillac 168
1524 2009 Chateau Echo de Lynch Bages, Pauillac 179
1530 2014 Telegramme, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 97
1550 2005 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 379
1571 2005 Chateau d’Issan, Margaux 271
Featured French Red
Bin 610, 2013, Joseph Drouhin, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy 102
With vineyards all across Burgundy and several in Willamette Valley, Orgeon, Joesph Drouhin has long been a big name in the world of Pinot Noir. This wine coming from his vineyards in Beaune, France has been handpicked and barrel aged in French oak (10% new) for 12-15 months. A beautiful purple in color and aromas of strawberry and currant, this wine has refined tannins, roundness in body, and a bright finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon/Meritage
Cabernet Sauvignon is the product of a chance crossing between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc during the 17th century in southwestern France. Its popularity is often attributed to its ease of cultivation, the grapes have thick skins and the vines are hardy and resistant to frost.
To be designated as Meritage, a wine must meet the following standards: It must be a blend of two or more Bordeaux grape varieties- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Gros Verdot, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and St. Macaire. It must be the winery’s best wine of its type. It must be produced and bottles by a U.S. winery from grapes that carry a U.S. appellation and its production is limited to a maximum of 25,000 cases per vintage.
1599 2014 Alexander Valley Vineyards, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 49
1600 2010 Alexander Valley Vineyards, “Cyrus,” Alexander Valley, Sonoma 136
1608 2012 Jordan Vineyards & Winery, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 130
1799 2013 Ghost Pines, “Winemaker’s Blend,” Sonoma, San Joaquin 62
1744 2013 Chateau Montelena, Calistoga, Napa Valley 120
1701 2012 Franciscan Estates, "Magnificat", Napa Valley 114
1777 2012 Dry Creek Vineyards, “The Mariner,” Sonoma 74
1701 2013 Conundrum by Charles Wagner, California 52
2496 2013 Hayes Ranch, Livermore, California 38
Featured Cabernet Sauvignon
Bin 1701, 2012 Franciscan Estates "Magnificat", Napa Valley 114
First produced in 1985, Franciscan Estates Magnificat was one of the original Meritage blends of California. Named for J.S. Bach's work, it is created to be as seamless and harmonious as its musical namesake. With grapes sourced from over 200 small lots, this wine is made to showcase the best Bordeaux blend of the vintage. The composition will vary from year to year depending on yield and quality of each varietal used, but will always be founded on Napa Valley Cabernet.
1609 2013 Beaulieu Vineyards, “Rutherford”, Napa Valley 76
1722 2012 Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve, Napa Valley 335
1723 2011 Beringer Vineyards, Napa Valley 93
1706 2012 Brandlin, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley 110
1712 2013 Bonny Doon, “A Proper Claret,” Santa Cruz, California 45
1710 2012 Cade, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 190
1731 2012 Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley 160
1725 2013 Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley 161
1739 2012 Caymus Vineyards Special Select, Napa Valley 360
1740 2013 Chappellet Signature, Napa Valley 135
1742 2013 Charles Krug Winery by Peter Mondavi, Napa Valley 60
1743 2013 Charles Krug Winery by Peter Mondavi, “Generations”, Napa Valley 120
1745 2010 Chateau Montelena Estate, Calistoga, Napa Valley 294
1734 2012 Coho, Headwaters Red Blend, Napa Valley 102
1715 2014 Coppola Director’s Cut, Alexander Valley 55
1784 2012 Coup De Foudre, Calistoga Vineyard, Napa Valley 201
1752 2011 Continuum, Napa Valley 389
1754 2013 Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs Napa Valley 94
1774 2014 Decoy Wines by Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley 65
1778 2014 Double Canyon, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington 49
1775 2011 Dunham Cellars, Columbia Valley, Washington 108
1787 2012 Faust Wines by Quintessa, Napa Valley 108
1790 2013 Franciscan Estate, Napa Valley 65
1770 2013 Frei Brothers Reserve, Alexander Valley 62
1797 2012 Girard Winery, “Artistry,” Napa Valley 103
1783 2012 Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley, California 131
1827 2013 Honig Vineyards, Napa Valley 98
1855 2011 Jarvis Estates “Cabernet Franc,” Napa Valley 200
1849 2012 Louis M. Martini, Napa Valley 74
1852 2013 Nickel & Nickel, Branding Iron, Oakville, Napa Valley 248
1875 2011 Opus One Winery, Napa Valley, Oakville 489
1872 2012 Opus One Winery, Napa Valley, Oakville 496
1854 2011 Robert Mondavi, Oakville, Napa Valley 145
1623 2013 Rodney Strong, Sonoma County 57
1930 2011 Robert Sinskey, “POV”, Napa Valley 85
1932 2011 Seven Hills, Walla Walla Valley, Washington 91
1616 2011 Silver Oak, Napa Valley 244
1924 2013 Silver Palm. North Coast, California 51
1937 2013 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, “Artemis,” Napa Valley 125
1935 2013 Stag’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley 120
1916 2013 The Prisoner Wine Company, "Cuttings", Oakville, Napa Valley 125
1947 2012 Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 83
1619 2013 Turley Estate, St. Helena, Napa Valley 115
1841 2011 Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyards, Napa Valley 97
Featured Cabernet Sauvignon
Bin 1706, 2012 Brandlin Mount Veeder, Napa Valley 110
Aged for 22 months in small French barriques, the wine showcases red and black currants on the nose with boysenberry, black cherry and an intriguing hint of black tea. The bright mountain fruit is fleshy and dense and backed with some warm caramel, toffee notes and a long, cassis laden finish.
