Sparkling
Hardy's Sparkling Shiraz, Australia, NV $42 $9
Dried raspberries and roses on the nose, with a not so subtle hint of cherry cola on the palate.
Fantinel Prosecco - Extra Dry, Valdobbiadene, Italy, NV $35 $7
The grape is prosecco. Lighter bodied and a bit creamy on the palate. A hint of lemon at the finish.
Raventos i Blanc Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV $38 $9
Incredibly crisp and clean on the palate, with aromas and flavors of light apple and pear
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Premier Cru, Champagne, France, NV $54 $12
Ginger, floral, and bread dough notes on a rich frame, with a pleasant, zesty tang at the finish
Bouvet Rose, Loire, France, NV $38 $8
Very crisp, clean style of rose, more dry than fruity, with great balance and a palate cleansing finish
Piper Heidsieck Brut, Champagne, France, NV split $12
Medium bodied, with great honey and biscuit flavors. Superbly balanced with a crisp, clean finish.
Schramsberg J. Schram, California, 1998 $80
Chardonnay based. Combines finesse and power. Pineapple and apple flavors, with a tangy finish
Taittinger Brut "La Française", Champagne, France, NV $68
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay. Peach & vanilla aromas, & a fairly full body with honey flavors.
Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé, Champagne, France, NV $90
Raspberry and citrus flavor, with a long finish. Very well structured, fairly full bodied, still crisp at the finish.
A.R. Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, 1995 $90
Wonderful balance, showing a vibrant body, crisp finish, hazelnut and bread dough flavors
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, California, 2001 $28 half bottle
Chardonnay. Fairly dry and crisp, with some light lemon and citrus tones, a hint of apple at the finish.
Red by the Glass
Jibe Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2004 $8
Very smooth and easy drinking, very elegant style, not over the top, wonderful balance
Summerland Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California, 2004 $9
Elegant, simple cherry aromas, medium body, with a long, balanced finish
Brandborg Pinot Noir, Umpqua Valley, Oregon, 2004 $10
Subtle cherry aromas on a light to medium frame, silky smooth tannins, nice length and power
Ochoa Garnacha-Tempranillo, Navarra, Spain, 2003 $7
Spicy, jam aromas, not too rich on the palate, very supple texture
Bodegas Covilalba Arret, Terra Alta, Spain, 2004 $8
Grenache & Syrah. Rich and lush wine, aromas of hot buttered toffee, well integated tannins
Haywood Estate Zinfandel - Los Chamizal Vyd, Sonoma, California, 2001 $8
Intense, rustic style of zinfandel, with dusty blackberry and black cherry flavors
Cantine Due Palme Primitivo, Puglia, Italy, 2003 $8
Candied orange and pine oil aromas, medium body, decent tannins show at finish
Terre Rouge Tête-à-Tête, Sierra Foothills, California, 2002 $8
Syrah & Mourvedre. Soft aromas, with a smoky, meaty, peppery quality on the palate
Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz, South Australia, 2003 $8
Blueberry and vanilla aromas, lush and juicy on the palate, with a hint of spiciness at the finish
Montelomas Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2003 $7
Boysenberry and leather aromas, supple palate framed by dark fruit, toast, and spice.
Aleph Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina, 2003 $12
Vanilla, cola, and black cherry aromas, lot of fruit on the mid palate, clean finish, integrated tannins
White by the Glass
Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio - Benefizium Porer, Alto Adige, Itlay, 2003 $11
More of a medium-bodied style, apple and pear flavors and good acidity
Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc, Sonoma, California, 2004 $8
Hazelnut, pear, and apple flavors, with a refreshing citrusy finish
Laxas Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2005 $10
Soft aromas of tangerine, balanced acidity with a round, mineral strutcure
Dr. H. Thanisch Riesling Kabinett - Bernkasteler Badstube, Mosel, Germany, 2004 $9
A hint of vanilla and mango on the nose, with a broad palate. Good acidity at the finish
Georg Schneider Niersteiner Hipping Riesling Spatlese, Rheinhessen, Germany, 2003 $10
Tropical fruit, candied lime, and mineral notes; very rich and showing good acidity to balance sweetness
Summerland Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbara, California, 2005 $7
Citrus and lemongrass aromas, very clean palate, with lean, linear acidity
Duo Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2005 $9
Lime, graperfruit, gooseberry aromas, lush and powerful mid-palate with a clean finish
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2005 $10
Bright and zingy, showing distinctively peppery passion fruit and lime flavors
Starve Dog Lane No Oak Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, Australia, 2004 $8
Fresh and lively, with lots of green apple and floral aromas and flavors on a juicy frame
Binz Chardonnay, Rheinhessen, Germany, 2003 $7
No oak, no malo. Clean and crisp, with round mineral tones, and lots of green apple and pear flavors
Sokol Blosser Evolution, Oregon, 9th Edition $9
A blend of nine different grapes, very easy drinking, lots of fruit, great balance
