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Aroma Thyme Wine List | Hudson Valley Wine Spectator Award

2011-05-10T16:15:00.002-04:00

WHITE WINE HALF BOTTLES

H    *CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2004            $40 Napa Valley, California
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC- FUME BLANC, Grgich Hills 2007            $36 Napa Valley, California
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC, Crocker Starr 2009            $39        Napa Valley, California
H CHARDONNAY, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008            $39 Burgundy, France
H PINOT GRIGIO, Folia IGT                            2009            $18        Veneto, Italy
H CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (NV) $45   Reims, France
H MOSCATO, Elio Perrone (NV) $25 Asti, Italy

RED WINE HALF BOTTLES
H PINOT NOIR, La Crema 2007            $31 Sonoma Coast, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 $39 Napa Valley, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2006            $47   Anderson Valley, California
154    *CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Grgich Hills 2004 $49 Napa Valley, California
H    *CABERNET SAUVIGNON St. Supery 2004 $34 Napa Valley, California
211    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004            $74
    Napa Valley, California
H    ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine 2007 $36 Sonoma County, California
H    ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006            $30 Santa Cruz, California
H    *ZINFANDEL, Grgich Hills 2005            $31 Napa Valley, California
H    MERLOT, Merryvale Starmont 2005 $33 Napa Valley, California
138    *MERLOT, Lazio, Falesco Montiano 2001 $45 Lazio, Italy
116     AMARONE, Allegrini 2003            $65   Valpolicella, Italy
150     SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004            $61 McLaren Vale, Australia

SPARKLING, France

600    CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Brand Brut NV    Half Bottle    $45 Reims
600    CHAMPAGNE, Heidsieck & Co Monopole NV $67   Epernay
600    CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Millesime             2000 $97 Epernay
600    CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne             1998 $225 Reims
600    CHAMPAGNE, Krug, Brut 1995            $450 Reims
600    CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Rose 1995            $975 Reims

SPARKLING, United State

1100    ROSE (Pinot Meunier), Chateau Frank Celebre            NV            $44 Finger Lakes, New York
1000    MOSCATO, Fattoria Enotria                    2007            $24 Mendocino, California

SPARKLING, Italy
1000    MOSCATO, Elio Perrone (NV)    Half Bottle     $25   Asti, Italy
4    PROSECCO, Zardetto NV    Glass        $10 Valdobbiadene, Italy
1100    PROSECCO, Bellusi NV            $32 Valdobiaddine, Italy
600    PROSECCO, Mionetto Organic NV            $37 Valdobiaddine, Italy

SPARKLING, Spain

4    CAVA, Cristalino Brut                        NV    Glass        $8 Spain

ROSE WINES

1100    CABERNET SAUVIGNON & MERLOT, *Bouke, 2008 $39 Long Island, New York

*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

WHITE WINES, Chardonnay
Chardonnay - Chardonnay is a white wine which can range from clean and crisp with a hint of varietal flavor to rich and complex oak-aged wines. Chardonnay typically balances fruit, acidity and texture. This varietal goes well with everything from fish and poultry to cheeses, spicy foods and nut sauces.

H    *CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2006    Half Bottle    $40Napa Valley, California
H    CHARDONNAY, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008    Half Bottle    $39 Burgundy, France
800 CHARDONNAY, Ilka 2008            $29 Mendoza, Argentina
500 CHARDONNAY, Guenoc CRS 2009            $32 Lake County, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Truchard 2006            $62 Carneros, Napa Valley, California
104 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden 2006            $90 Santa Cruz Mountains, California
800 CHARDONNAY, Paumanok Festival                    2009            $36 North Fork, Long Island
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59 Vira Clesse, Burgundy France
700    CHARDONNAY, Planeta                         2007            $63 Sicily, Italy
700    *CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills                    2007            $77   Napa Valley, California

WHITE WINES, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
H    PINOT GRIGIO, Folia IGT                        2009    Half Bottle    $18            Veneto, Italy
700    *PINOT GRIGIO, Brogal Vini                    2009            $34
        Umbria IGT, Italy
700    *PINOT GRIS, Cline                        2008            $29
        Sonoma County, California
500    PINOT GRIS, Franco Illahe                    2009            $39
        Willamette Valley, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Riesling
RIESLINGS are white wines known for their floral perfume. Depending on where they're made, they can be crisp and bone-dry, full-bodied and spicy or luscious and sweet. The flavor is often of peaches, apricots, honey, and apples and pairs well with duck, pork, and roast vegetables.

1100    *RIESLING Dry, Dr. Frank 2009            $36 Finger Lakes , New York
800    * RIESLING Semi-Dry, Dr. Frank 2007            $36 Finger Lakes , New York
700    RIESLING Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39Finger Lakes, New York

WHITE WINES, Sauvignon Blanc

SAUVIGNON BLANC has been used for centuries in France, and came to California in 1878. In the US it is sometimes called "Fumé Blanc", a name first coined by Robert Mondavi to play up its smoky flavors. The sales of the wine under this new name now exceed sales under the original name. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of sauvignon Blanc.
Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced flavors of a herbal variety, with grassy and apple flavors, plus olive and a soft, smoky flavor. They can be anything from sweet to dry, but are typically very light. Sauvignon Blancs tend to be crisp and acidic, helping the wine cut through heavy food flavors. It pairs well with seafood and chicken. It will stand up to thick sauces and stews. And is great cocktail wine.

H    *SAUVIGNON BLANC, Crocker Starr 2009    Half Bottle    $39            Napa Valley, California
H    *SAUVIGNON BLANC- FUME BLANC, Grgich Hills 2006    Half Bottle    $36 Napa Valley, California
WBG    SAUVIGNON BLANC, Santa Alicia Reserve 2009 $29 Maipo Valley, Chile
1100    SAUVIGNON BLANC/VERDJO blend, Con Class         2009            $32            Rueda, Spain
500    SAUVIGNON BLANC, Blano Nieva                2008            $35 Rueda, Spain
1100    SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Sainte-Marie Vieilles Vignes    2009            $35
        Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France
600    SAUVIGNON BLANC, Brancott Conders Forest        2007            $39
        Marlborough, New Zealand

WHITE WINES, Viognier
VIOGNIER was a rare type of grape brought to Condrieu, on the northern Rhône, over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks or Romans. It was only planted in California a mere 20 years ago. It is now predominantly found in the Rhône valley and California. Viognier is extremely difficult to grow and therefore is only used by few vineyards. Viognier is becoming a favored white wine, as its depth of character and complexity is greater than the current white favorite, Chardonnay. Viognier is noted for spice, floral, citrus, apricot, apple and peach flavors. It typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit.
800    *VIOGNIER, Cline                            2009            $32
        California
600    *VIOGNIER, Illahe                            2009            $45
        Willamette Valley, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Gewurztraminer
GEWURZTRAMINER is a white grape that produces distinctive wines rich in spicy aromas and full flavors, ranging from dry to sweet. Smells and flavors of litchi nuts, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit, and honeysuckle come out of this varietal. It is often a popular choice for Asian cuisines and pork-based sausages.

WBG    GEWURZTRAMINER, Robertson Winery                2008            $32
        Robertson Valley, S Africa
700    *GEWURZTRAMINER, Resonance                    2007            $52
        Carlton District, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Italy

800    *TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove        2008            $32
        Abruzzo,
600    INSOLIA, Casa Ibidini                        2009            $34
        Sicilia
H    PINOT GRIGIO, Folia IGT                        2009    Half Bottle    $18            Veneto, Italy
700    *PINOT GRIGIO, Vignabaldo Brogal Vini                2009            $34
        Umbria IGT
500    GAVI, Laghibellina Altius                    2006            $29
        Gavi DOCG
500    *ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano                    2005            $49
        Umbria IGT
800    FRIULANO, Gigante ‘Vigneto Storico’                 2007            $49
    Friuli-Venezia DOC
700    KERNER, Niklas                            2007            $49
    Alto Adige DOC
700    CHARDONNAY, Planeta                         2007            $63
        Sicily IGT

WHITE WINES, France

H    CHARDONNAY, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee            2008    Half Bottle    $39            Burgundy, France
1100    SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Sainte-Marie Vieilles Vignes        2009            $35
        Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux
700    CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis)     2002            $59
        Vira Clesse, Burgundy
800    MARSANNE & ROUSSANNE, L’Archet Cuvee Occitane            2005            $45
        Vin de Pays D’Oc
600    CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC, Chateau De Beaucastel        2004            $75            Rhone

WHITE WINES, Spain & Portugal

1000    VINO VERDE, Arca Nova                        2008            $36
        Vino Verde, Portugal
800    ALBARINO, Dona Rosa                        2007            $29
        Rias Baixas
1000    GRENACHE BLANC, Menguante                    2008            $36
        Carinena, Spain
1100    VERDJO/SAUVIGNON BLANC, Con Class                 2009            $32            Rueda, Spain
500    SAUVIGNON BLANC, Blanco Nieva                    2008            $35
        Rueda, Spain

WHITE WINES, New York State

1100    *CHARDONNAY, PINOT GRIS & SAUVIGNON BLANC WHITE BLEND
    Bouke                                    2008            $39
        North Fork Long Island

1100    *RIESLING Dry, Dr. Frank                        2009            $36
        Finger Lakes , New York

800    * RIESLING Semi-Dry, Dr. Frank                        2007            $36
        Finger Lakes , New York

700    RIESLING Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer                        2006            $39
    Finger Lakes, New York

1000    *ESTATE WHITE TAIL (Sparkling), Basha Kill Vineyards            2009            $35        Hudson River Region

VALVIN MUSCAT is a hybrid grape variety for use in white wine production. It was developed by grape breeder Bruce Reisch at the Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station and released on July 7, 2006. Valvin muscat is the result of a cross between Muscat Ottonel (vitis vinifera) and hybrid Muscat du Moulin (Couderc 299-35). It has distinct muscat grape characteristics. If you like dry Gewürztraminer, Muscat or Torrontes then you will love Valvin Muscat.

800    *VALVIN MUSCAT, Hunt Country                         2008            $34
        Finger Lakes, New York

ROSE WINES

1100    CABERNET SAUVIGNON & MERLOT, *Bouke,                    2008            $39
        Long Island, New York

*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

WHITE WINES, Sake

SAKE is, at its simplest, a concoction of rice, water, and mold. Because of this, the type of rice used, the purity of the water, and other basic quality standards make a huge difference in the type of sake created. The rice is often polished down, removing the surface imperfections. This polishing also removes fatty acids - some companies claim the more fatty acids removed, the less of a hangover the drinker gets.
WBG    JUNMAI, SAKE, Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling            250ml        $10
        Japan
WBG    NIGORI Momokawa Organic 750ml        $37 Oregon
JUNMAI, Murai Family 300ml        $21 Japan
NIGORI GENSHU, Murai Family 300ml        $21 Japan
TOKUBETSU HONJOZO, Murai Family 300ml        $21 Japan
900     NIGORI Snow Beauty 300ml        $19 Japan
900    NIGORI Murai Family, Genshu 720ml        $43 Japan
900    JUNMAI Hakushika, Fresh & Light 300ml        $19  Japan
WBG    JUNMAI GINJO Momokawa Organic 750ml        $37 Oregon
900    JUNMAI GINJO Murai Family, Tanrei 720ml        $45 Japan
900    JUNMAI DAIGINJO Hakushika 300ml        $37 Japan

RED WINES, France Bordeaux

The region of Bordeaux, France is the largest region of quality wine growing in the world. Bordeaux is made up of five main districts - Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes. While Medoc and the entire region are best known for their reds ("Clarets"), white wines also have their place. Graves creates dry whites, and Sauternes is known for its sweet whites.
When people just say "Bordeaux wine", they typically mean the classic red blend. The red Bordeaux are created with Cabernet Sauvignon often blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The color tends to be a garnet/ruby shade. The flavor is typically intense varying between powerful to light and racy, with blackberry, black currant, oak derived vanilla, and other notes.

12    MOTAGNE-ST.-EMILION, Chateau Rocher Calon            2008            $49
309    BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR, Chateau Bell Air                      2009            $39


RED WINES, France Burgundy
Burgundy is known as Bourgogne in France, and has a long history in winemaking. Each sub-region of Burgundy is so different from each other that it is hard to address the region as a whole, and to make any sweeping generalities. The flinty, classic Chablis flavor is made solely with Chardonnay grapes, while the freshness of Beaujolais Nouveau comes from the fruity Gamay. From the Cote D’Or (golden slope) comes the worlds most famous and expensive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

201    POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie                2005            $90
152    SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE, Bruno Clair Premier Cru            2002            $108
200    GEVREY CHAMBERTIN, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers        2005            $150
110    MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN, Maison Champy                    2004            $210
121    MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN, Maison Champy                    2005            $295


RED WINES, France Loire Valley

333    CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007            $39 Bourgeil, Loire Valley
33    CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice La Piece 2008 $34 Samur, Loire Valley
334    CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice Vieilles Vignes 2008 $39 Samur Champigny, Loire Valley

RED WINES, France Languedoc
WBG    PINOT NOIR, Three Winds 2009            $34 Languedoc, France

RED WINES, France Rhone, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers
The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions, the Northern Rhône and the Southern Rhône. The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from Viognier grapes. The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white and rosé wines, often blends of several grapes such as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The most popular blend of grapes are Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre & Cinsault

335    Domaine Des Anges 2007            $35 Ventoux, Rhone
330    Domaine De La Brillane 2007 $35   Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone
WBG    Domaine de Montfaucon Les Gardettes 2007            $34 Vin de Pays du Gard

Châteauneuf du Pape: The Châteauneuf du Pape is the most famous Côtes du Rhône wine. The "Coteaux" (slope) of Châteauneuf du Pape is lie between the towns of Orange and Avignon , in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Provence. The Popes used to have their summer residence in Châteauneuf du Pape. The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache and up to 11 other varietals. Mostly red wines, they tend to be powerful and richly colored.

112    CHATEAUNEUEF-DU-PAPE, Chateau De Beaucastel                2004            $155
145    CHATEAUNEUEF-DU-PAPE, Chateau De Beaucastel                2005            $165

RED WINES, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers

The Rhone Rangers are a group of winemakers who promote the use of grape varieties from the Rhône Valley in the south of France. They are mostly based in the Central Coast of California and are now organized into a not-for-profit organization for the promotion of wines containing at least 75% of the 22 Rhône grape varieties.

3    SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2001            $67 California

302    RHONE GRAPES & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
    Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004            $97 Western Cape, South Africa

*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

RED WINES, Italy Tuscany
CHIANTI comes from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti, although some other areas are using the name on their labels. Chianti was first identified as a wine in the 13th century. Its primary red grapes are Sangiovese and Canaiolo.

317    CHIANTI Colli Senesi DOCG, Vitanza 2006            $39
2    CHIANTI Classico DOCG Villa di Geggiano Riserva 2004            $65
56    CHIANTI Classico DOCG, Villa Caffagio 1997    1.5 Liter    $99

BRUNELLO is a wine that is made with the Brunello clone of the sangiovese grape, a classic grape of Italy. Brunello wines are aged in oak and often need to age for a while to soften those tannins.    There are three types of Brunello wines: Rosso di Montalcino,  Brunello di Montalcino  & Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.

137    *BRUNELLO DOCG, Caparzo    2003 $96 Montalcino, Italy
136    *BRUNELLO DOCG, La Magia Reserva 1999 $109 Montalcino, Italy
113    BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi Summus 2003 $139 Montalcino, Italy

SUPER TUSCANS
The term "Super Tuscan" describes any Tuscan red wine that does not adhere to traditional blending laws for the region. For example, Chianti Classico wines are made from a blend of grapes with Sangiovese as the dominant varietal in the blend. Super Tuscans often use other grapes, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, making them ineligible for DOC(G) classification under the traditional rules.
In the 1970s Piero Antinori, whose family had been making wine for more than 600 years, decided to make a richer wine by eliminating the white grapes from the Chianti blend, and instead adding Bordeaux varietals (namely, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). He was inspired by a little-known (at the time) Cabernet Sauvignon made by relatives called Sassicaia, which openly flouted the rules set down for traditional wines in Tuscany. The result was the first Super Tuscan, which he named Tignanello, after the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Other winemakers started experimenting with Super Tuscan blends of their own shortly thereafter.
Because these wines did not conform to strict DOC(G) classifications, they were initially labeled as vino da tavola, meaning "table wine," a term ordinarily reserved for lower quality wines. The creation of the Indicazione Geografica Tipica IGT a category (technically indicating a level of quality between vino da tavola and DOC(G) helped bring Super Tuscans "back into the fold" from a regulatory standpoint.

144    Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno                    2003            $225
165    Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno                    2004            $250
141    Tuscany IGT, Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve        2004               $125

100% Sangiovese di Lamole (a naturally low yielding clone of Sangiovese) from 70 year-old vines grown at 1,350 feet above sea level with west-southwest exposure. The juice is macerated with the skins for approximately 12 days. Daily manual punch-downs ensure greater concentration of flavor and tannins. The wine is aged in Allier, Vosges, Nevers and American oak barriques for 12 months, and refined in bottle for six months.

RED WINES, Italy Piedmont

BAROLO is a section of Piedmont, Italy, southwest of Alba. While wine in Italy is timeless, Barolo came about in the 1800s when the Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Falletti started making wine out of Nebbiolo grapes. Nowadays, there are 3,000 acres of Nebbiolo producers in the towns of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, and Serralunga d'Alba.

331    BAROLO DOCG, Fratelli Alessandria 2006                      $77
142    BAROLO DOCG, Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 1999                     $210
106    BAROLO DOCG, Vietti Ravera 2000    Magnum              $550

RED WINES, Italy Umbria

81    *SAGRINTINO DI MONTEFALCO DOCG, Antigniano Preda del Falco 2005            $67

RED WINES, Italy Abruzzo

MONTEPULCIANO is the name of a red grape that is planted in central Italy.
338    MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, La Terra Fina            2009            $29
325    *MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove        2008            $35
82    *MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale San Calisto        2007            $67

RED WINES, Italy Veneto

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, or Amarone for short, is created in the Venetian region of Italy. Originally there was only one legal region, or DOC, for the Valpolicella name. These wines are made with the Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Two sub-groups emerged, though - recioto, which is a sweet dessert wine, and Amarone, which is a dry red wine with great body.
Both recioto and Amarone are made with grapes that have been dried on racks, bringing out their flavors. In 1991 these two were granted their own DOCs. The land area encompassed by these three DOCs is the same, but the types of wine are quite different.

116    DELLA VALPOLICELLO DOC, Allegrini Amarone 2000    Half Bottle    $65 Valpolicella, Italy

RED WINES, Italy Apulia

17    NEGROAMARO SALENTO IGT, Tormaresca Masseria Maime        2003            $47 Salento, Italy

RED WINES, Italy Sicily

25    SYRAH, Sortina 2007            $29 Sicily IGT

RED WINES, Spain & Portugal

TEMPRANILLO is a variety of black grape widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. It is the main grape used in Rioja, and is often referred to as Spain's "noble grape". Its name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes. Tempranillo wines can be consumed young, but the most expensive ones are aged for several years in oak barrels. The wines are ruby red in color, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb.

304    TEMPRANILLO, Quinta do Carmo, Santa Fe de Arraiolos        2008 $34 Carinena
340    TEMPRANILLO, Royal 2007            $29 Rioja
14    TEMPRANILLO, Antano 2008            $29   Carinena
21    TEMPRANILLO, Manon 2007            $32 Castilla
25    TEMPRANILLO, Vina Arnaiz 2008            $32 Ribera del Duero
22    TEMPRANILLO, Menguante (biodynamic grapes) 2008 $37 Carinena
19    TEMPRANILLO, Regalia de Ollauri 2008 $65   Rioja (World’s only geothermal wine)
114    TEMPRANILLO, Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva 2001 $77 Rioja

PRIORAT is a county in Catalonia, Spain. "Priorat històric," produces the famous and prestigious wine of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. Wines from elsewhere in the county are denominated as Montsant.

GENACHE, CARIGNAN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH & MERLOT
171    PRIORAT, Rotllan Torra, Tirant 2003            $180   Priorat
120    PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Costers de Vinyes Velles            2005            $180 Priorat

The JUMILLA wine region is situated in the province of Murica and Albacete and covers an area of 30,000 hectares. The Jumilla wine region consists of 44 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 26 million liter of wine annually.

301    PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama             2004            $77            Jumilla
322    PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama             2005            $87            Jumilla

GRENACHE
13    GRENACHE/TEMPRANILLO, Don Ramon                2007            $29 Campo de Borja

BOBAL
20    BOBAL, Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo            2005            $77 Finca Terrerazo

MENCIA
31    MENCIA, Abad Dom Bueno                    2007            $37 Bierzo

RED WINES, Pinot Noir

It was only recently, in the early 1990s, that PINOT NOIR began to be grown in quantity in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Pinot Noir grows best in cool climates. It is known as an extremely difficult grape to grow and to make into wine.

A Pinot Noir's color can be any of a range of colors - from cherry red to purple-red and even brown as the wine ages. Typical flavors include earth, leather, vanilla (from the oak), and jam ... the fruity flavors of the jam often taste like raspberry, strawberry, and plum.

Pinot is the great alternative red because it is both light in body and full flavored. Pinot Noir can go well with almost anything, salmon, pasta, beef & game. While some pinot noirs are meant to be drunk immediately, a fine Pinot Noir can easily age for 10 years or more.

H    PINOT NOIR, La Crema 2007    Half Bottle    $31 Sonoma Coast, California
H    *PINOT NOIR Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006    Half Bottle    $39 Napa Valley, California
H    *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005    Half Bottle    $47   Anderson Valley, California
3    PINOT NOIR, Three Winds 2009 $34 Languedoc, France
WBG    PINOT NOIR, redtree 2009 $36   California
16    PINOT NOIR, Dr. Frank 2007 $42 Finger Lakes, New York
305    PINOT NOIR, Culpeo 2007 $39 Curico Valley, Chile
324    PINOT NOIR, Kynsi Stone Corral Vineyard 2003 $52 Edna Valley, California
320    PINOT NOIR, Row Eleven 2005 $63   Santa Maria Valley, California
307    PINOT NOIR, Elke, Donnelly Creek Vineyard 2006 $65 Anderson Valley, California
332    *PINOT NOIR, Illahe 2008            $65 Willamette Valley, Oregon
126    *PINOT NOIR Calera Mills Vineyard 2005 $79 Mt. Harlan, Napa Valley, California
201    POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie                2005            $90
152    SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE, Bruno Clair Premier Cru            2002            $108
200    GEVREY CHAMBERTIN, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers        2005            $150
110    MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN, Maison Champy                    2004            $210
121    MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN, Maison Champy                    2005            $295

RED WINES, Carmenere

The Carmenere grape is a wine grape variety originally planted in the Medoc region of Bordeaux, France, where is was used to produce deep red wines. It was also used to for blending just like Petite Verdot.
Now rarely found in France, the world’s largest area planted with this variety is in Chile. There are more than 8,00 hectares in Central Valley alone.

121    CARMENERE, Claro 2009            $32
        Central Valley, Chile

RED WINES, Malbec
MALBEC is a red grape that is popular in Argentina and Chile. While it was once grown in Bordeaux, it use has declined in recent times. This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. In Argentina it is almost the most-planted red grape, and is the third most planted in Chile.
Malbec goes well with pizza, pasta, roast and grilled meats such as chicken, beef or turkey. Malbec can be aged for up to 5 years typically

339    MALBEC, Casa Rey 2009            $29 Mendoza, Argentina
27    MALBEC, Domaine Jean Bousquet (organic grapes) 2008 $37Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

RED WINES, Cabernet Franc
CABERNET FRANC is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire.
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets.

76    CABERNET FRANC, Dr. Konstantin Frank 2008            $37
        Finger Lakes, New York State
333    CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007            $39
        Bourgeil, Loire Valley
33    CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice La Piece   2008            $34
        Samur, Loire Valley
334    CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice Vieilles Vignes 2008            $39
        Samur Champigny, Loire Valley

RED WINES, Merlot
MERLOT is the name of a red grape which traces its ancestry to the biturica variety. This was brought to France in the first century. The "Merlot" grape was not named as a distinct variety until the 1800s. It is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal.
Not quite as harsh as other reds, merlot has less tannin than a Cabernet and can therefore be drunk earlier. It is mellow but still complex, a bit chewy. Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, and orange. It is a perfect match for beef and other medium-heavy dishes. Try some with a rich, red pasta dish, or even a heavy chicken dish. Merlot is also an excellent compliment to chocolate.

H     MERLOT, Merryvale Starmont 2005    Half Bottle    $33 Napa Valley, California
138    *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2001    Half Bottle    $45 Lazio, Italy
15    *MERLOT, Leese-Fitch                        2008            $36 California, State
29    MERLOT, Havens                            2005            $52 Napa Valley, California

11    MERLOT with PETITE VERDOT & CABERNET FRANC
    Paumanok Festival Red 2008            $39 North Fork, Long Island

RED WINES, Shiraz/Syrah
SHIRAZ and SYRAH are both names for the same red wine grape. This grape is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, a different red wine grape grown mostly in California.

The Shiraz / Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and many countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. Shiraz is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia. Now that Shiraz has become well known and popular, some wineries in the US who are making an "Australian style wine" with this grape are calling their wines Shiraz as well.

Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods.

150    SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm                       2004    Half Bottle    $61
        McLauren Vale, Australia
307    SYRAH, Luis Felipe Edwards Family Selection         2006            $34
        Colchagua Valley, Chile
25    SYRAH, Sortina IGT                                                2007            $29
        Sicily, Itlay
327    SYRAH, La Fond                                                  2005            $36
        Santa Rita Hills, California
5    *SYRAH, Turnbull, Oakville Estate                           2003            $59
        Napa Valley, California
155    SYRAH, A Donkey and Goat, Vidmar Vineyard   2004            $63
        Yorkville Highlands, California
161    SYRAH, Jade Mountain, Paras Vineyard           1999            $68
        Mt. Veeder, California
123    SYRAH, Foxen, Williamson-Dore Vineyard     2004            $72
        Santa Inez Valley, California
216    SHIRAZ, Hently Farm, The Beauty                 2005            $137
        Barossa, Australia
101    *SYRAH, Pax, Adler’s Spring                      2004            $197
        Mendocino, California
103    SHIRAZ, Clos Otto                                      2005            $197
        Barossa Valley, Australia
105    SHIRAZ, Torbreck, Runrig                             2005            $295
        Barossa Valley

78    SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran                               2006            $40
        Maipo Valley, Chile

RED WINES, Mourvedre
MOURVÈDRE, MATARÓ, OR MONASTRELL is variety of wine grape used to make both strong, dark red wines and rosés. It is an international variety grown in many regions around the world.

77    *MOURVEDRE, Cereghino Smith Tarragona            2009            $39
        Grapes from Amador Co California, Vinified in the Hudson Valley
10    *MOURVEDRE, Cline Ancient Vine                         2007            $39
        Contra Costa County, California

RED WINES, Zinfandel

Red Zinfandel is an "American Classic" wine. It was even originally thought to be made of native Californian grapes. Research has now shown that the zinfandel grape originated in Italy, but this wine is now primarily grown in California. Zinfandel grows its best in cool, coastal locations.
The color of a zinfandel wine is deep red, bordering on black. Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor - berries or dark cherries are often the taste range.
H    ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs                                    2006    Half Bottle    $30
        Santa Cruz, California
H    *ZINFANDEL, Ggrich Hills                                     2005    Half Bottle    $31
        Napa Valley, California
H    ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine                          2005    Half Bottle    $36
        Sonoma County, California
6    ZINFANDEL, Steelhead Dry Creek Valley                         2006            $39
        Sonoma, California
331    ZINFANDEL, Peachy Caynon Westside                         2008            $39
        Paso Roble, California
308    ZINFANDEL, Frey                                                        2008            $37
        Redwood Valley, California
8    *ZINFANDEL, Cline Live Oak                                                     2008            $57
        Contra Costa County, California
75    *ZINFANDEL, Coturri Chauvet Vineyards                                  2005            $65
        Sonoma Valley, California
83    ZINFANDEL, Deerfield Old Vine Reserve Garcia Vineyard         2006            $71
        Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California
316    *ZINFANDEL, Davis Family                                                      2006            $75
        Russian River Valley, California

RED WINES, Petite Sirah

The PETITE SIRAH grape creates a rich red wine. The Petite Sirah grape is separate from the Sirah / Shiraz grape even though the names are similar. The Petite Sirah grape is descended from the Duriff Rhone grape of France. Petite Sirah is predominantly planted in California, where it does well. Petites are anything but petite - they tend to be big, strong, muscular, and, well, purple.
Typical flavors include plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper. The wine tends to go well with stronger meats - game, beef, lamb, and spicy sauces. Petite Sirah can be drunk fresh from the bottle or aged for a more mellow flavor - its high tannin content makes long aging worthwhile.
79    *PETITE SIRAH, Cereghino-Smith                    2008            $47
        Lodi, California grapes, vinified in the Hudson Valley
32    PETITE SIRAH, Guenoc Lake County                2008            $39
        Lake County, California

RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon

CABERNET SAUVIGNON is the name of both the grape and the wine it produces. Cabernet is known as one of the world's finest red wines, with its depth of complexity and richness of flavor. Other names for this grape and wine are Petit Cabernet, Petit Vidure and Vidure, and in Italy, Uva Francese.
Cabernet is grown all over the world - South America; Australia; Lebanon; Long Island, NY; Northern California; and of course France. The grape is very durable and adapts to various climates well. The two areas of Bordeaux, France that use this grape - Médoc and Graves - have only grown it since the 18th century.

CALIFORNIA STATE
NAPA VALLEY
H    *CABERNET SAUVIGNON, St. Supery                    2004    Half Bottle     $34
154    *CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Grgich Hills                2004    Half Bottle    $49
211    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red            2004    Half Bottle    $74
23    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Three Ranches Rock & Vine (Napa & Lake Co)    2007            $36
336    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Raymond Sommelier Selection            2007                $39
194    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District     2003            $65
218    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Grgich Hills                2006            $97
180    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Forman                    2005                $137
111    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pine Ridge Oakville                2002                $140
54    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Worthy                    2003    1.5 Liter       $150
176    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Axios                    2001                $195
54    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stone Hedge                    1997    5 Liter            $450

NORTH COAST
55    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Bonterra                    1997    3 Liter             $140
SANTA CRUZ
26    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mount Eden Vineyards, Saratoga Cuvee
     2004            $59
WASHINGTON STATE
9    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Syzygy                    2006            $65
        Columbia Valley, Washington State

NEW YORK STATE
24    *CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX GRAPES                2007            $39
    Bouke
        North Fork Long Island

BEYOUND UNITED STATES
81    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Quinta de Pancas                2005            $32
        Estremadura, Portugal
302    CABERNET SAUVIGNON & RHONE GRAPES
    Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block                                 2004            $97
        Western Cape, South Africa

RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvig
24    *CABERNET & BORDEAUX GRAPES, Bouke                2007            $39
        North Fork Long Island

302    CABERNET & RHONE GRAPES, Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block                                                                                                                                          2004            $97
        Western Cape, South Africa

122    CARMENERE, CABERNET & SYRAH Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza Duran                                                                           2004            $73
        Maipo Valley, Chile

78    SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran                                                                                                                                                 2006            $40
        Maipo Valley, Chile

144    Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno                                        2003            $225

165    Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno                                        2004            $250

Aroma Thyme Wine List | Hudson Valley Wine Spectator Award

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Martini’s
Saketini
Sparkling Sake, Ginger Agave &
Pomegranate Juice

The Pom Trippel
Pomegranate Vodka, Pama Liquor &
Pomegranate Juice

Chocolate Covered Raspberry
Chocolate Vodka, Aqua Raspberry Liquor & White Crème de Cocoa

Tart Apple Cosmo
Apple Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry & Lime Juice

Creamsicle
Tangerine & Vanilla Vodka, Fresh Squeezed OJ, Agave & Cream

Cantalope Martini
Vodka, Watermelon Schnapps &
Fresh Squeezed OJ

Ginger Martini
Vodka, Ginger Agave, a splash of Lemon Juice & Seltzer

Peach Martini
Vodka, peach schnapps, St. Germain Liquor & splash of Lime Juice

French Martini
Vodka. Aqua Raspberry Liquor & Pineapple juice

Black Raspberry Cosmo
Vodka, Black Raspberry Liquor, Cranberry Juice & a splash of Lime Juice

Passion Fruit Cosmo
Passion Fruit Vodka, , Triple Sec,
a splash of Lime & Cranberry Juice

Red Apple Martini
Apple Vodka, Apple Pucker,
Pomegranate Juice & Apple Juice

Espresso Martini
Double Espresso Vodka, Vanilla Vodka, Shot Espresso, Crème De Cocoa & Kona Coffee Liqueur

Mixed Drinks
Passion Breeze
Passion Fruit Vodka, Malibu Melon Rum,
Mango Juice & Splash of Lime

Johnny Apple
Apple Vodka, Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps & Pineapple Juice

South Beach Spicy Mango
Vodka, Mango Juice, Jalapeno Agave,
splash of Lime Juice & Crushed Red Pepper

Mango Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice &
a splash Fresh Squeezed OJ

Cherry Bomb
Warwick Valley Cherry Cordial, Vodka,
Lime Juice, Agave & Cherry Juice

Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Vodka, Lemon Juice, Blueberry Juice,
Agave, Mint & a splash of Seltzer

Blue Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Blueberry Juice &
a splash of Lime Juice

Orange Blossom
Johnny Love Tangerine Vodka, Orange Slices & Steaz Energy Drink

Citrus Mojito
Tangerine Vodka, Lime Juice,
muddled Lemons, Limes, Agave & Mint Leaves

Classic Mojito
Rum, Lime Juice,
muddled Limes, Agave & Mint Leaves

Cucumber Vodka Mojito
Square One Organic Cucumber Vodka,
muddled Basil, Cucumbers & Agave

Orchard Breeze
Vodka, Sauvignon Blanc, St. Germain Liquor, Lime Juice & Apple Juice

WHITE WINE HALF BOTTLES
H *Chardonnay, Grgich Hills 2004 $40
Napa Valley, California
H *VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 $28
Central Coast, California
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2007 $36 Napa Valley, California
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC, Crocker Starr 2009 $39 Napa Valley, California
H Chardonnay, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008 $39 Burgundy, France
H Pinot Grigio, Folia IGT 2009 $18 Veneto, Italy
H Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (NV) $45
Reims, France
H Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) $25
Asti, Italy

RED WINE HALF BOTTLES
H *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 $39
Napa Valley, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2006 $47
Anderson Valley, California
154 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 $49
Napa Valley, California
H *Cabernet Sauvignon St. Supery 2004 $34
Napa Valley, California
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 $74
Napa Valley, California
H ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine 2007 $36
Sonoma County, California
H ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 $30
Santa Cruz, California
H *ZINFANDEL, Grgich Hills 2005 $31
Napa Valley, California
H MERLOT, Merryvale Starmont 2005 $33
Napa Valley, California
138 *MERLOT, Lazio, Falesco Montiano 2001 $45
Lazio, Italy
116 Amarone, Allegrini 2003 $65
Valpolicella, Italy
150 Shiraz, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 $61
McLaren Vale, Australia

Sparkling, France
600 CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Brand Brut NV Half Bottle $45
Reims
1100 Vin Mousseux CHAMPAGNE, Charles de Fere Rose NV $34
20 miles South of Champagne
600 CHAMPAGNE, Heidsieck & Co Monopole NV $67
Epernay
600 CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Millesime 2000 $97
Epernay
600 CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne 1998 $225
Reims
600 CHAMPAGNE, Krug, Brut 1995 $450
Reims
600 CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Rose 1995 $975
Reims

Sparkling, United States
1100 Rose (Pinot Meunier), Chateau Frank Celebre NV $44
Finger Lakes, New York
600 Blanc de Noir, Chateau Frank NY Champagne 2002 $47
Finger Lakes, New York

Sparkling, Italy
1000 Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) Half Bottle $25
Asti, Italy
4 PROSECCO, Zardetto NV Glass $10
Valdobbiadene, Italy
1100 PROSECCO, Bellusi NV $32
Valdobiaddine, Italy
600 PROSECCO, Mionetto Organic NV $37
Valdobiaddine, Italy
1100 Rose “PROSECCO”, Le Colture NV $37
Valdobiaddine, Italy

Sparkling, Spain
4 CAVA, Cristalino Brut NV Glass $8
Spain

*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

WHITE WINES, Chardonnay
Chardonnay - Chardonnay is a white wine which can range from clean and crisp with a hint of varietal flavor to rich and complex oak-aged wines. Chardonnay typically balances fruit, acidity and texture. This varietal goes well with everything from fish and poultry to cheeses, spicy foods and nut sauces.

H *CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $40
Napa Valley, California
H Chardonnay, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008 Half Bottle $39 Burgundy, France
500 CHARDONNAY, Guenoc CRS 2009 $32
Lake County, California
500 CHARDONNAY, Picket Fence Russian River Valley 2006 $36
Sonoma County, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Truchard 2006 $62
Carneros, Napa Valley, California
500 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden Saratoga Cuvee 2006 $44
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
104 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden 2006 $90
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
800 CHARDONNAY, Paumanok Festival 2009 $36
North Fork, Long Island
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy France
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily, Italy

WHITE WINES, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
H Pinot Grigio, Folia IGT 2009 Half Bottle $18 Veneto, Italy
700 Pinot Grigio, Casal Thaulero 2009 $29
Terre di Chieti IGT, Italy
700 *Pinot Grigio, Brogal Vini 2009 $34
Umbria IGT, Italy
500 Pinot Gris, Franco Illahe 2009 $39
Willamette Valley, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Riesling
Rieslings are white wines known for their floral perfume. Depending on where they're made, they can be crisp and bone-dry, full-bodied and spicy or luscious and sweet. The flavor is often of peaches, apricots, honey, and apples and pairs well with duck, pork, and roast vegetables.

800 * Riesling Semi-Dry, Dr. Frank 2007 $36
Finger Lakes
700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes, New York
*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

WHITE WINES, Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has been used for centuries in France, and came to California in 1878. In the US it is sometimes called "Fumé Blanc", a name first coined by Robert Mondavi to play up its smoky flavors. The sales of the wine under this new name now exceed sales under the original name. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of sauvignon Blanc.
Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced flavors of a herbal variety, with grassy and apple flavors, plus olive and a soft, smoky flavor. They can be anything from sweet to dry, but are typically very light. Sauvignon Blancs tend to be crisp and acidic, helping the wine cut through heavy food flavors. It pairs well with seafood and chicken. It will stand up to thick sauces and stews. And is great cocktail wine.

H *SAUVIGNON BLANC, Crocker Starr 2009 Half Bottle $39 Napa Valley, California
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $36 Napa Valley, California
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Santa Alicia Reserve 2009 $29
Maipo Valley, Chile
1100 Sauvignon Blanc/Verdjo blend, Con Class 2009 $32 Rueda, Spain
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Blano Nieva 2008 $35
Rueda, Spain
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Sainte-Marie Vieilles Vignes 2009 $35
Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France
600 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Brancott Conders Forest 2007 $39
Marlborough, New Zealand

WHITE WINES, Viognier
Viognier was a rare type of grape brought to Condrieu, on the northern Rhône, over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks or Romans. It was only planted in California a mere 20 years ago. It is now predominantly found in the Rhône valley and California. Viognier is extremely difficult to grow and therefore is only used by few vineyards. Viognier is becoming a favored white wine, as its depth of character and complexity is greater than the current white favorite, Chardonnay. Viognier is noted for spice, floral, citrus, apricot, apple and peach flavors. It typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit.
H *VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 Half Bottle $22
Central Coast, California
800 *VIOGNIER, Cline 2008 $32
California
600 *VIOGNIER, Illahe 2009 $45
Willamette Valley, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer is a white grape that produces distinctive wines rich in spicy aromas and full flavors, ranging from dry to sweet. Smells and flavors of litchi nuts, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit, and honeysuckle come out of this varietal. It is often a popular choice for Asian cuisines and pork-based sausages.

WBG Gewurztraminer, Robertson Winery 2008 $32
Robertson Valley, S Africa
700 *Gewurztraminer, Resonance 2007 $52
Carlton District, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Italy
800 *TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $32
Abruzzo,
600 Insolia, Casa Ibidini 2009 $34
Sicilia
H Pinot Grigio, Folia IGT 2009 Half Bottle $18 Veneto, Italy
700 Pinot Grigio, Casal Thaulero 2009 $29
Terre di Chieti IGT, Italy
600 *Pinot Grigio, Vignabaldo Brogal Vini 2009 $34
Umbria IGT
500 Gavi, Laghibellina Altius 2006 $29
Gavi DOCG
500 *ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2005 $49
Umbria IGT
800 Friulano, Gigante ‘Vigneto Storico’ 2007 $49
Friuli-Venezia DOC
700 Kerner, Niklas 2007 $49
Alto Adige DOC
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily IGT

WHITE WINES, France
H Chardonnay, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008 Half Bottle $39 Burgundy, France
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Sainte-Marie Vieilles Vignes 2009 $35
Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy
800 Marsanne & Roussanne, L’Archet Cuvee Occitane 2005 $45
Vin de Pays D’Oc
600 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $75 Rhone

WHITE WINES, Spain & Portugal

1000 Vino Verde, Arca Nova 2008 $36
Vino Verde, Portugal
800 Albarino, Dona Rosa 2007 $29
Rias Baixas
1000 Grenache Blanc, Menguante 2008 $36
Carinena, Spain
1100 Verdjo/Sauvignon Blanc, Con Class 2009 $32 Rueda, Spain
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Blanco Nieva 2008 $35
Rueda, Spain

WHITE WINES, New York State
1100 *Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Sauvignon Blanc White Blend
Bouke 2008 $39
North Fork Long Island

800 *Semi-Dry Riesling, Dr. Frank 2007 $36
Finger Lakes

700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes

700 *AWOSTING WHITE, Whitecliff Vineyard NV $32 Hudson River Region
1000 *Estate White Tail (Sparkling), Basha Kill Vineyards 2009 $35 Hudson River Region

Valvin Muscat is a hybrid grape variety for use in white wine production. It was developed by grape breeder Bruce Reisch at the Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station and released on July 7, 2006. Valvin muscat is the result of a cross between Muscat Ottonel (vitis vinifera) and hybrid Muscat du Moulin (Couderc 299-35). It has distinct muscat grape characteristics. If you like dry Gewürztraminer, Muscat or Torrontes then you will love Valvin Muscat.
800 *Valvin Muscat, Hunt Country 2008 $34
Finger Lakes, New York

ROSE WINES

1100 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, *Bouke, 2008 $39
Long Island, New York

*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

WHITE WINES, Sake
Sake is, at its simplest, a concoction of rice, water, and mold. Because of this, the type of rice used, the purity of the water, and other basic quality standards make a huge difference in the type of sake created. The rice is often polished down, removing the surface imperfections. This polishing also removes fatty acids - some companies claim the more fatty acids removed, the less of a hangover the drinker gets.
WBG JUNMAI, SAKE, Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling 250ml $10
Japan
WBG NIGORI Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
Junmai, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
NIGORI GENSHU, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
Tokubetsu Honjozo, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
900 NIGORI Snow Beauty 300ml $19
Japan
900 NIGORI Murai Family, Genshu 720ml $43
Japan
900 JUNMAI Hakushika, Fresh & Light 300ml $19
Japan
WBG JUNMAI GINJO Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
900 JUNMAI GINJO Murai Family, Tanrei 720ml $45
Japan
900 JUNMAI DAIGINJO Hakushika 300ml $37
Japan

RED WINES, France Bordeaux
The region of Bordeaux, France is the largest region of quality wine growing in the world. Bordeaux is made up of five main districts - Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes. While Medoc and the entire region are best known for their reds ("Clarets"), white wines also have their place. Graves creates dry whites, and Sauternes is known for its sweet whites.
When people just say "Bordeaux wine", they typically mean the classic red blend. The red Bordeaux are created with Cabernet Sauvignon often blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The color tends to be a garnet/ruby shade. The flavor is typically intense varying between powerful to light and racy, with blackberry, black currant, oak derived vanilla, and other notes.

73 HAUT-MEDOC, Chateau d’Arcins 2005 $49
130 LISTRAC-MEDOC, Chateau Clarke 2003 $59
72 PAUILLAC, Les Tourelles de Longueville 2004 $65
74 ST-EMILION, Chateau Petit-Figeac 2004 $75

RED WINES, France Burgundy
Burgundy is known as Bourgogne in France, and has a long history in winemaking. Each sub-region of Burgundy is so different from each other that it is hard to address the region as a whole, and to make any sweeping generalities. The flinty, classic Chablis flavor is made solely with Chardonnay grapes, while the freshness of Beaujolais Nouveau comes from the fruity Gamay. From the Cote D’Or (golden slope) comes the worlds most famous and expensive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

201 POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005 $90
152 Savigny Les Beaune, Bruno Clair Premier Cru 2002 $108
200 Gevrey Chambertin, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers 2005 $150
110 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2004 $210
121 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2005 $295

RED WINES, France Loire Valley
333 CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007 $39
Bourgeil, Loire Valley
33 CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice La Piece 2008 $34
Samur, Loire Valley
334 CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice Vieilles Vignes 2008 $39
Samur Champigny, Loire Valley

RED WINES, France Languedoc
WBG PINOT NOIR, Three Winds 2009 $34
Languedoc, France

RED WINES, France Rhone, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers
The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions, the Northern Rhône and the Southern Rhône. The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from Viognier grapes. The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white and rosé wines, often blends of several grapes such as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The most popular blend of grapes are Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre & Cinsault

335 Domaine Des Anges 2007 $35
Ventoux, Rhone
330 Domaine De La Brillane 2007 $35
Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone
WBG Domaine de Montfaucon Les Gardettes 2007 $34
Vin de Pays du Gard

Châteauneuf du Pape: The Châteauneuf du Pape is the most famous Côtes du Rhône wine. The "Coteaux" (slope) of Châteauneuf du Pape is lie between the towns of Orange and Avignon , in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Provence. The Popes used to have their summer residence in Châteauneuf du Pape. The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache and up to 11 other varietals. Mostly red wines, they tend to be powerful and richly colored.

Chateauneuef-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $155
Chateauneuef-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2005 $165

RED WINES, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers
The Rhone Rangers are a group of winemakers who promote the use of grape varieties from the Rhône Valley in the south of France. They are mostly based in the Central Coast of California and are now organized into a not-for-profit organization for the promotion of wines containing at least 75% of the 22 Rhône grape varieties.
3 SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2001 $67
California
115 *SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 1993 $97
California
302 RHONE GRAPES & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

RED WINES, Italy Tuscany
Chianti comes from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti, although some other areas are using the name on their labels. Chianti was first identified as a wine in the 13th century. Its primary red grapes are Sangiovese and Canaiolo.

317 CHIANTI Colli Senesi DOCG, Vitanza 2006 $39
2 CHIANTI Classico DOCG Villa di Geggiano Riserva 2004 $65
56 CHIANTI Classico DOCG, Villa Caffagio 1997 1.5 Liter $99

Brunello is a wine that is made with the Brunello clone of the sangiovese grape, a classic grape of Italy. Brunello wines are aged in oak and often need to age for a while to soften those tannins. There are three types of Brunello wines: Rosso di Montalcino,  Brunello di Montalcino  & Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
124 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Belpoggio 2001 $89
Montalcino, Italy
137 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Caparzo 2003 $96
Montalcino, Italy
136 *BRUNELLO DOCG, La Magia Reserva 1999 $109
Montalcino, Italy
113 BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi Summus 2003 $139
Montalcino, Italy

Super Tuscans
The term "Super Tuscan" describes any Tuscan red wine that does not adhere to traditional blending laws for the region. For example, Chianti Classico wines are made from a blend of grapes with Sangiovese as the dominant varietal in the blend. Super Tuscans often use other grapes, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, making them ineligible for DOC(G) classification under the traditional rules.
In the 1970s Piero Antinori, whose family had been making wine for more than 600 years, decided to make a richer wine by eliminating the white grapes from the Chianti blend, and instead adding Bordeaux varietals (namely, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). He was inspired by a little-known (at the time) Cabernet Sauvignon made by relatives called Sassicaia, which openly flouted the rules set down for traditional wines in Tuscany. The result was the first Super Tuscan, which he named Tignanello, after the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Other winemakers started experimenting with Super Tuscan blends of their own shortly thereafter.
Because these wines did not conform to strict DOC(G) classifications, they were initially labeled as vino da tavola, meaning "table wine," a term ordinarily reserved for lower quality wines. The creation of the Indicazione Geografica Tipica IGT a category (technically indicating a level of quality between vino da tavola and DOC(G) helped bring Super Tuscans "back into the fold" from a regulatory standpoint.

144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225
165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250
141 Tuscany IGT, Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve 2004 $125
100% Sangiovese di Lamole (a naturally low yielding clone of Sangiovese) from 70 year-old vines grown at 1,350 feet above sea level with west-southwest exposure. The juice is macerated with the skins for approximately 12 days. Daily manual punch-downs ensure greater concentration of flavor and tannins. The wine is aged in Allier, Vosges, Nevers and American oak barriques for 12 months, and refined in bottle for six months.

RED WINES, Italy Piedmont
Barolo is a section of Piedmont, Italy, southwest of Alba. While wine in Italy is timeless, Barolo came about in the 1800s when the Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Falletti started making wine out of Nebbiolo grapes. Nowadays, there are 3,000 acres of Nebbiolo producers in the towns of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, and Serralunga d'Alba.

106 BAROLO DOCG, Fratelli Alessandria 2006 $77
217 Barolo DOCG, Mauro Veglio 2004 $89
142 BAROLO DOCG, Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 1999 $210
106 BAROLO DOCG, Vietti Ravera 2000 Magnum $550

RED WINES, Italy Abruzzo
Montepulciano is the name of a red grape that is planted in central Italy.
325 *Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $35
82 *Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC, Valle Reale San Calisto 2005 $57

RED WINES, Italy Veneto
Amarone della Valpolicella, or Amarone for short, is created in the Venetian region of Italy. Originally there was only one legal region, or DOC, for the Valpolicella name. These wines are made with the Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Two sub-groups emerged, though - recioto, which is a sweet dessert wine, and Amarone, which is a dry red wine with great body.
Both recioto and Amarone are made with grapes that have been dried on racks, bringing out their flavors. In 1991 these two were granted their own DOCs. The land area encompassed by these three DOCs is the same, but the types of wine are quite different.

116 DELLA VALPOLICELLO DOC, Allegrini Amarone 2000 Half Bottle $65
Valpolicella, Italy

RED WINES, Italy Apulia
17 Negroamaro Salento IGT, Tormaresca Masseria Maime 2003 $47
Salento, Italy

RED WINES, Spain
Tempranillo is a variety of black grape widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. It is the main grape used in Rioja, and is often referred to as Spain's "noble grape". Its name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes.
Tempranillo wines can be consumed young, but the most expensive ones are aged for several years in oak barrels. The wines are ruby red in color, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb.
14 Tempranillo, Antano 2008 $29
Carinen
21 Tempranillo, Manon 2007 $32
Castilla
25 Tempranillo, Vina Arnaiz 2008 $32
Ribera del Duero
22 Tempranillo, Menguante 2008 $37
Carinena
19 Tempranillo, Regalia de Ollauri 2008 $65
Rioja (World’s only geothermal wine)
114 Tempranillo, Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva 2001 $77
Rioja

Priorat is a county in Catalonia, Spain. "Priorat històric," produces the famous and prestigious wine of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. Wines from elsewhere in the county are denominated as Montsant.
GENACHE, CARIGNAN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH & MERLOT
171 PRIORAT, Rotllan Torra, Tirant 2003 $180
Priorat
120 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Costers de Vinyes Velles 2005 $180
Priorat

The Jumilla wine region is situated in the province of Murica and Albacete and covers an area of 30,000 hectares. The Jumilla wine region consists of 44 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 26 million liter of wine annually.
301 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2004 $77 Jumilla
322 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2005 $87 Jumilla

GRENACHE
13 Grenache/Tempranillo, Don Ramon 2007 $29
Campo de Borja
BOBAL
20 Bobal, Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2005 $77
Finca Terrerazo
Mencia
31 Mencia, Abad Dom Bueno 2007 $37
Bierzo

RED WINES, Pinot Noir
It was only recently, in the early 1990s, that Pinot Noir began to be grown in quantity in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Pinot Noir grows best in cool climates. It is known as an extremely difficult grape to grow and to make into wine.

A Pinot Noir's color can be any of a range of colors - from cherry red to purple-red and even brown as the wine ages. Typical flavors include earth, leather, vanilla (from the oak), and jam ... the fruity flavors of the jam often taste like raspberry, strawberry, and plum.

Pinot is the great alternative red because it is both light in body and full flavored. Pinot Noir can go well with almost anything, salmon, pasta, beef & game. While some pinot noirs are meant to be drunk immediately, a fine Pinot Noir can easily age for 10 years or more.

H *PINOT NOIR Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 Half Bottle $39
Napa Valley, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005 Half Bottle $47
Anderson Valley, California
WBG PINOT NOIR, Three Winds 2009 $34
Languedoc, France
16 PINOT NOIR, Dr. Frank 2007 $42
Finger Lakes, New York
305 PINOT NOIR, Culpeo 2007 $39
Curico Valley, Chile
4 PINOT NOIR, Belle Pente 2007 $63
Dundee Hills, Oregon
320 PINOT NOIR, Row Eleven 2005 $63
Santa Maria Valley, California
332 *PINOT NOIR, Illahe 2008 $65
Willamette Valley, Oregon
324 PINOT NOIR, Kynsi Stone Corral Vineyard 2003 $52
Edna Valley, California

201 POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005 $90
152 Savigny Les Beaune, Bruno Clair Premier Cru 2002 $108
200 Gevrey Chambertin, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers 2005 $150
110 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2004 $210
121 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2005 $295

RED WINES, Malbec
Malbec is a red grape that is popular in Argentina and Chile. While it was once grown in Bordeaux, it use has declined in recent times. This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. In Argentina it is almost the most-planted red grape, and is the third most planted in Chile.
Malbec goes well with pizza, pasta, roast and grilled meats such as chicken, beef or turkey. Malbec can be aged for up to 5 years typically

27 MALBEC, Domaine Jean Bousquet 2008 $35
Tupungato Valley , Mendoza, Argentina

RED WINES, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire.
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets.

76 CABERNET FRANC, Dr. Konstantin Frank 2008 $37
Finger Lakes, New York State
333 CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007 $39
Bourgeil, Loire Valley
33 CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice La Piece 2008 $34
Samur, Loire Valley
334 CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice Vieilles Vignes 2008 $39
Samur Champigny, Loire Valley

RED WINES, Merlot
Merlot is the name of a red grape which traces its ancestry to the biturica variety. This was brought to France in the first century. The "Merlot" grape was not named as a distinct variety until the 1800s. It is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal.
Not quite as harsh as other reds, merlot has less tannin than a Cabernet and can therefore be drunk earlier. It is mellow but still complex, a bit chewy. Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, and orange. It is a perfect match for beef and other medium-heavy dishes. Try some with a rich, red pasta dish, or even a heavy chicken dish. Merlot is also an excellent compliment to chocolate.

H MERLOT, Merryvale Starmont 2005 Half Bottle $33
Napa Valley, California
138 *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2001 Half Bottle $45
Lazio, Italy
15 *merlot, Leese-Fitch 2008 $36
California, State
303 *merlot, Badger Mountain 2008 $32
Columbia Valley, Washington State
29 MERLOT, Havens 2005 $52
Napa Valley, California
11 Merlot with Petite Verdot & Cabernet Franc
Paumanok Festival Red 2008 $39
North Fork, Long Island

RED WINES, Shiraz/Syrah & Mourvedre
Shiraz and Syrah are both names for the same red wine grape. This grape is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, a different red wine grape grown mostly in California.

The Shiraz / Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and many countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. Shiraz is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia. Now that Shiraz has become well known and popular, some wineries in the US who are making an "Australian style wine" with this grape are calling their wines Shiraz as well.

Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods.

150 SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 Half Bottle $61
McLauren Vale, Australia
327 Syrah, La Fond 2005 $36
Santa Rita Hills, California
5 *Syrah, Turnbull, Oakville Estate 2003 $59
Napa Valley, California
155 Syrah, A Donkey and Goat, Vidmar Vineyard 2004 $63
Yorkville Highlands, California
161 Syrah, Jade Mountain, Paras Vineyard 1999 $68
Mt. Veeder, California
123 Syrah, Foxen, Williamson-Dore Vineyard 2004 $72
Santa Inez Valley, California
216 SHIRAZ, Hently Farm, The Beauty 2005 $137
Barossa, Australia
101 *Syrah, Pax, Adler’s Spring 2004 $197
Mendocino, California
103 SHIRAZ, Clos Otto 2005 $197
Barossa Valley, Australia
105 SHIRAZ, Torbreck, Runrig 2005 $295
Barossa Valley

78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile

RED WINES, Mourvedre
Mourvèdre, Mataró, or Monastrell is variety of wine grape used to make both strong, dark red wines and rosés. It is an international variety grown in many regions around the world.

77 *Mourvedre, Cereghino Smith Tarragona 2009 $39
Grapes from Amador Co California, Vinified in the Hudson Valley
10 *Mourvedre, Cline Ancient Vine 2007 $39
Contra Costa County, California

RED WINES, Zinfandel

Red Zinfandel is an "American Classic" wine. It was even originally thought to be made of native Californian grapes. Research has now shown that the zinfandel grape originated in Italy, but this wine is now primarily grown in California. Zinfandel grows its best in cool, coastal locations.
The color of a zinfandel wine is deep red, bordering on black. Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor - berries or dark cherries are often the taste range.
H Zinfandel, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 Half Bottle $30
Santa Cruz, California
H *Zinfandel, Ggrich Hills 2005 Half Bottle $31
Napa Valley, California
H Zinfandel, Seghesio Old Vine 2005 Half Bottle $36
Sonoma County, California
6 Zinfandel, Steelhead Dry Creek Valley 2006 $39
Sonoma, California
331 ZInfandeL, Peachy Caynon Westside 2008 $39
Paso Roble, California
308 ZInfandeL, Frey 2008 $37
Redwood Valley, California
12 *Zinfandel, Cline Live Oak 2007 $63
Contra Costa County, California
8 *Zinfandel, Cline Live Oak 2008 $57
Contra Costa County, California
75 *Zinfandel, Coturri Chauvet Vineyards 2005 $65
Sonoma Valley, California
212 *Zinfandel, Chateau Potelle, VGS 2004 $68
Mt. Veeder, Napa, California
316 *Zinfandel, Davis Family 2006 $75
Russian River Valley, California

RED WINES, Petite Sirah
The Petite Sirah grape creates a rich red wine. The Petite Sirah grape is separate from the Sirah / Shiraz grape even though the names are similar. The Petite Sirah grape is descended from the Duriff Rhone grape of France. Petite Sirah is predominantly planted in California, where it does well. Petites are anything but petite - they tend to be big, strong, muscular, and, well, purple.
Typical flavors include plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper. The wine tends to go well with stronger meats - game, beef, lamb, and spicy sauces. Petite Sirah can be drunk fresh from the bottle or aged for a more mellow flavor - its high tannin content makes long aging worthwhile.
79 *PETITE SIRAH, Cereghino-Smith 2008 $47
Lodi, California grapes, vinified in the Hudson Valley
WBG Petite Sirah, Guenoc Lake County 2008 $39
Lake County, California

RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the name of both the grape and the wine it produces. Cabernet is known as one of the world's finest red wines, with its depth of complexity and richness of flavor. Other names for this grape and wine are Petit Cabernet, Petit Vidure and Vidure, and in Italy, Uva Francese.
Cabernet is grown all over the world - South America; Australia; Lebanon; Long Island, NY; Northern California; and of course France. The grape is very durable and adapts to various climates well. The two areas of Bordeaux, France that use this grape - Médoc and Graves - have only grown it since the 18th century.

California State
NAPA VALLEY
H *CAbernet Sauvignon, St. Supery 2004 Half Bottle $34
154 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 Half Bottle $49
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 Half Bottle $74
23 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Three Ranches Rock & Vine (Napa & Lake Co)2007 $36
176 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Raymond Sommelier Selection 2007 $39
194 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District 2003 $65
218 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Grgich Hills 2005 $97
180 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Forman 2005 $137
111 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pine Ridge Oakville 2002 $140
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Worthy 2003 1.5 Liter $150
176 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Axios 2001 $195
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stone Hedge 1997 5 Liter $450

North Coast
55 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Bonterra 1997 3 Liter $140
SANTA CRUZ
26 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mount Eden Vineyards, Saratoga Cuvee
2004 $59
Washington state
9 CAbernet Sauvignon, Syzygy 2006 $65
Columbia Valley, Washington State

New York STATE
24 *CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX GRAPES 2007 $39
Bouke
North Fork Long Island

BEYOUND UNITED STATES
81 Cabernet Sauvignon, Quinta de Pancas 2005 $32
Estremadura, Portugal
302 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & RHONE GRAPES
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa

RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon Blends
24 *CABERNET & BORDEAUX GRAPES, Bouke 2007 $39
North Fork Long Island
302 CABERNET & RHONE GRAPES, Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
122 CARMENERE, CABERNET & SYRAH Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2003 $73
Maipo Valley, Chile
78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile
144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225
165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250

DESSERT WINE & CORDIALS
Port & Sherry
Sherry, Cream Pedro Romero 6 glass
Ruby Port, Portal 8 glass
Tawny Port Portal 8 glass
20 yr Tawny, Royal Port 14 glass
1975 Colheita, Royal Port 14 glass
Tawny Port, Graham’s 20 year 45 375 ml bottle
W Grahams Six-Grape 65 750 ml bottle
W LBV Royal Port 1998 65 750 ml bottle
W Port, Smith Woodhouse LBV 1992 55 750 ml bottle

Dessert Wine
183 Eiswein, Rudolf Muller 07 37 375 ml bottle
204 Ice Wine, Hunt Country 42 375 ml bottle
223 Late Harvest Riesling, Claar Cellars 07 9/glass 35/750ml bottle
222 Late Harvest Sav Blanc/Viognier, L F Edwards Chile 08 22 375 ml bottle
190 Monastrell, Alceno Dulce 01 49 375 ml bottle
192 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise J. Vidal Fluery Ampuis 04 49 375 ml bottle
224 Muscat de Rivesaltes, Domaine du Vieux Chene 05 8/glass 29/750ml bottle
Moscatel, Ochoa 06 8 glass
Moscatel, JP Vinhos 8 glass
172 Dolce Far Niente 03 127 375ml
220 Sauternes, Bastor-La Montagne 03 39 375 ml bottle
181 Sauternes, Chateau Piada 01 80 750 ml bottle
221 Kia-Ora Nobel Late Harvest, Kanu 05 (Chenin Blanc) 35 375 ml bottle
191 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1985 150 750 ml bottle
173 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1971 197 750 ml bottle

Flights of wine and spirits
Liquid Gold 11
Ochoa Moscatel, Muscat de Rivesaltes & Clair Cellars Late Harvest Riesling

Warwick Valley Cordial Flight 11, choose three
Black Currant, Bourbon Barrel Apple, Bartlett Pear or Sour Cherry

Port Flight 14
Portal Vintage Ruby, Tawny & 1975 Colheita, Royal Port
Grand Marnier 9
Grand Marnier, Cinquantenaire 150 30
St. Germain (Elder flower) 9
Cointreau 8
Galliano 8
Knickers Irish Whiskey 7
Macadamia Nut Liqueur 8
Tia Maria 7
Tuaca 7
St George Aqua Framboise 9
Luxardo Amaretto 8
Drambuie 8
Blueberry Castelli 9
Wild Strawberry Fragolino 9
Belle de Brillet, Pear Cognac 9
Poli Moscato Grappa 10
Nardini Almond Grapa 10
Luxardo Sambuca 7
Kalani Coconut Liquer 7
Caprinatura Lemoncello 7

Single Malt SCOTCH WHISKY
Islay is an island off the west coast. Traditional Islay malt whiskies are intensely smoky and pungent in character with a distinctive iodine or medicinal tang that is said to come from sea salt permeating the local peat that is used to dry the barley malt.

BruichLaddich 3D3 The Norrie Cambell Tribute 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old “Torrey Pines” Chateau Latour Cask 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old Sauterne Cask 16
Bruichladdich Rocks 9
BruichLaddich Waves 9
Bruichladdich Organic 11
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 18
Lagavulin 16 Year Old 12
The Highlands consist of the portion of Scotland north of a line from Dundee on the North Sea coast in the east to Greenock on the Irish Sea in the west, including all of the islands off the mainland except for Islay. Highland malt whiskies cover a broad spectrum of styles. They are generally aromatic, smooth and medium bodied, with palates that range from lushly complex to floral delicacy. The subregions of the Highlands include Speyside; the North, East and West Highlands; the Orkney Isles; and the Western Islands (Arran, Jura, Mull, and Skye)
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old 10
Glenmorange 10 Year Old 10
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old 9
Glengoyne 10 Year Old 9
The Macallan 12 Year Old 10
The Macallan 18 Year Old 24
The Speyside 12 Year Old 10

West Highland
Oban 14 Year Old 12
Speyside
The Benriach 12 Year Old 9
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old 14
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 16
The Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder’s Reserve 9
The Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood 11
The Balvenie 15 Year Old 13

SCOTCH WHISKY
Independent Merchant Bottlings
Before the present-day revival in popularity of single malt Scotch whiskies, a number of the 100 or so malt whisky distilleries did not bother to bottle their own product. Almost all of their production would be sold to blenders, directly or through brokers. The one exception to this rule was the relative handful of casks from each season_s production that would be sold to independent retail merchants or bottlers who would mature the whisky on their own, then at an age of their own choosing, bottle and sell them to the public. This commercial tradition was more prevalent before the rise of supermarket and discount liquor chains, but a handful of independent bottlers remain in Scotland. The best known of these are Cadenhead, Gordon & McPhail, and The Malt Whiskey Society. These merchant bottlings can offer interesting variations on official distillery bottlings.

Longmorn-Glenlivet 1968 Cask Strength 35 Year Old 30 Highland
BruichLaddich 1990 Cask Strength 14 Year Old 18 Islay
Glenlivet 1985 20 Years Old Matured in Hogshead, bottle number 33 of 221 24 Speyside

BLENDED MALT SCOTCH
Black Bottle 10 Year Old A blend of all 11 distilleries in Islay consisting of single malts. 9 Islay
Islay Mist 17 Year Old contains majority Laphroiag 18 Islay
King’s Crest 25 Year Old Blend of 25 year Glenlivet & 27 year North of Scotland 35
Johnnie Walker Red 7
Johnnie Walker Black 12 Year Old 9
Johnnie Walker Green 15 Year Old 15
Johnnie Walker Blue “Rarest Blend” 35

BOURBON
Bourbon Whiskey must contain a minimum of 51% corn, be produced in the United States, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels, although in practice virtually all straight whiskies are aged at least four years. Any Bourbon, or any other domestic or imported whiskey, for that matter, that has been aged less than four years must contain an age statement on the label. Small Batch Bourbons are bourbons that bottled from a small group of specially selected barrels that are blended together. It should be noted though that each distiller has their own interpretation of what constitutes a "small batch." Single Barrel Bourbon is Bourbon from one specifically chosen cask.
The Taste: Flavor descriptors such as toffee, pralines, vanilla, and dried fruit to describe the initial rush of flavors in a good, well-aged Bourbon. The charred oak barrels give Bourbon a distinctive spicy oak firmness that is unique to American whiskeys.

Johnny Drum 7
Hirsch 9
Evan Williams, Single Barrel 1995 7
Noah’s Mill 12
Rowan’s Creek 12
Old Pogue, Master’s Select 9
Willet Single Barrel 9
Buffalo Trace 9
Prichard’s Double Barreled 14
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 12
Hudson Baby Bourbon 12

American RYE WHISKEY
Rye Whiskey must contain a minimum of 51% rye grain, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels. A small amount of straight Rye whiskey is bottled and marketed, but most of the industry production is blended into other whiskies to give them additional character and structure. Canadians frequently refer to their whisky as "Rye," though it is in fact made primarily from corn or wheat.
The Taste: While the best Bourbon is known for a creamy, caramel-like palate, the best Rye whiskey makes its presence known with a spicy, grainy, hard-edged firmness that is distinctive and unique. Usually very dry, with notes of walnut, toasted grain, and black pepper, straight rye has a bold assertive character that has earned it a small but dedicated following among discerning whiskey fans.
Old Overholt 8
Hudson Manhattan Rye 12
Redemption Rye 9

American Whiskey
Blended American Whiskey is required to contain at least 20% straight whiskey; with the balance being unaged neutral spirit or, in a few cases, high-proof light whiskey. It has a general whiskey flavor profile (most closely resembling Bourbon), but lacks any defining taste characteristic.

SINGLE MALT AMERICAN WHISKEY
St. George Lot 3 11 Alameda CA
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey 9 Colorado
Hudson New York Single Malt 12 New York

BLENDED AMERICAN MALT WHISKEY

Hudson New York Corn Whiskey 8
Hudson New York Whiskey 12

Canadian Whisky
Canadian whiskies, as with their American cousins, originated on the farm. These early whiskies were made primarily from rye. In time most Canadian distillers turned to corn, wheat, and other grains, but Canadians continue to refer to their whisky as "Rye" even though the mash bill for most Canadian Whisky is now predominantly a mix of corn, wheat, and barley, with only a modest perportion of rye for flavor, which results in a lighter-bodied spirit.
Pendelton 10 Year Old Hood Distillers 9

RUM
Rum, and its fraternal twin, cane spirit, are made by distilling fermented sugar and water. This sugar comes from the sugar cane and is fermented from cane juice, concentrated cane juice, or molasses. Molasses is the sweet, sticky residue that remains after sugar cane juice is boiled and the crystallized sugar is extracted.

Most Rum is made from molasses. Molasses is over 50% sugar, but it also contains significant amounts of minerals and other trace elements, which can contribute to the final flavor. Rums made from cane juice, primarily on Haiti and Martinique, have a naturally smooth palate.

Classifications of Rum
White Rums are generally light-bodied (although there are a few heavy-bodied White Rums in the French islands). They are usually clear and have a very subtle flavor profile. If they are aged in oak casks to create a smooth palate they are then usually filtered to remove any color. White Rums are primarily used as mixers and blend particularly well with fruit flavors.
Golden Rums, also known as Amber Rums, are generally medium-bodied. Most have spent several years aging in oak casks, which give them smooth, mellow palates.
Dark Rums are traditionally full-bodied, rich, caramel-dominated Rums. The best are produced mostly from pot stills and frequently aged in oak casks for extended periods. The richest of these Rums are consumed straight up.
Spiced Rums can be white, golden, or dark Rums. They are infused with spices or fruit flavors. Rum punches (such as planter_s punch) are blends of Rum and fruit juices that are very popular in the Caribbean.
Rogue White 8 Oregon
Rogue Dark 8 Oregon
Rogue Hazelnut 8 Oregon
Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy 8

Barbados produces light, sweetish Rums from both pot and column stills. Rum distillation began here and the Mount Gay Distillery, dating from 1663, is probably the oldest operating Rum producer in the world.
Doorly’s 8 Barbados
Plantation, Grande Reserve 8 Barbados

Martinique is a French island with the largest number of distilleries in the Eastern Caribbean. Both pot and column stills are used. These Rums are frequently aged in used French brandy casks for a minimum of three years. Rhum vieux (aged Rum) is frequently compared to high-quality French brandies.
Saint James 8 Martinque
Clement VSOP 8 Martinque
Homere Clement 18 Martinque

Brazil produces vast quantities of mostly light Rums from column stills with unaged cane spirit called Cachaça (ca·sha·sa) the best-known example.
Pitu Silver 8 Brazil
Velho Barreiro Barrel Aged 10 Brazil

COGNAC
Cognac named after the town of Cognac in France, is the most famous variety of brandy, produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime.
According to French Law, in order to bear the name, Cognac must meet strict legal requirements, ensuring that the 300-year old production process remains unchanged. It must be made from at least 90% Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche or Colombard grapes, although of these, Ugni Blanc, known locally as Saint-Emilion, is the variety most used today by some way. It must be distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tronçais.

Deau VS 8
Kelt Tour du Monde VSOP 12
Kelt Tour du Monde XO 24
Bowen XO 18
Germain-Robin, based in Ukiah, California, is one of the highest rated alembic brandy makers in the world. The distillery was founded in 1982 by Ansley J. Coale, a local rancher, and Hubert Germain-Robin, a native of Cognac, France. Coale, a former Princeton professor of ancient history, had bought 2,000 acres (809 ha) of farmland outside of Ukiah, named Eagle Ridge Ranch, in 1973. By chance, one day in 1981 he picked up Germain-Robin, who was hitchhiking throughout California in search of a location to make brandy. Germain-Robin came from a family that had been making cognac under the name Jules Robin & Company, but had recently sold the business to Martell, prompting Germain-Robin to leave. Ronald Reagan was an aficionado of Germain-Robin brandies and reserved a number of barrels for the White House, which he served as a matter of national pride to visiting dignitaries such as Michael Gorbachev and François Mitterrand

Germain Robin XO Barrel Select, Alambic Brandy 16
Germain Robin Shareholders, Alambic Brandy 20

ARMAGNAC
Armagnac is a distinctive kind of brandy or eau de vie produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France. It is distilled from wine usually made from a blend of grapes including Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Baco 22A, using column stills rather than the pot stills used in the production of Cognac. The resulting spirit is then aged in oak barrels before release. Production is overseen by INAO and the Bureau National Interprofessionel de l'Armagnac
Armagnac was one of the first areas in France to begin distilling spirits, but the brandies produced have a lower profile than those from Cognac and the overall volume of production is far smaller. In addition they are for the most part made and sold by small producers, whereas in Cognac production is dominated by big-name brands

Armagnac, Cles des Ducs VSOP 10
St. Aubin, Kelt Tour du Monde 12
De Montal VSOP 12
Marie Duffau, Hors d’Age 10
ABSINTHE
Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic (45%-90% ABV), anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, also called "wormwood." Absinthe is typically of a natural green color but is also produced in both clear and artificially colored styles. It is often called "the Green Fairy."
Although it is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, absinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor. Absinthe is unusual among spirits in that it is bottled at a high proof but is normally diluted with water when it is drunk.
Absinthe originated in Switzerland. However, it is better known for its popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Due in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Aleister Crowley were all notorious "bad men" of that day who were (or were thought to be) devotees of the Green Fairy.
Absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug. The chemical thujone, present in small quantities, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915 absinthe had been banned in the United States and in most European countries except the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although absinthe was vilified, no evidence has shown it to be any more dangerous than ordinary liquor. Its psychoactive properties, apart from those of ethanol, have been much exaggerated.
A revival of absinthe began in the 1990s, when countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale. As of February 2008, nearly 200 brands of absinthe were being produced in a dozen countries, most notably France, Switzerland, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

St. George Spirits 12 California
Vodka
Aroma Thyme Bistro has made a patriotic choice to on our vodka menu. We personally feel that craft American vodka is some of the best in the world. And since vodka can come from anywhere, unlike Cognac & Scotch etc…, we know you will be surprised with our American selections.

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Vodka Miles from Aroma Thyme
Core(estate apples) 70 miles
L.I.V. Long Island Vodka (estate potato) 162 miles
Boyd & Blair Potato 305 miles
Crop Organic Tomato 1,021 miles
Prairie Organic Corn 1,088 miles
360 Eco Luxury Vodka 1,262 miles
Tito’s Handmade 1,794 miles
Charbay Pomegranate 2,714 miles
Charbay Meyer Lemon 2,714 miles
Charbay Blood Orange 2,714 miles
Charbay Green Tea 2,714 miles
Square One 2,908 miles
Square One Cucumber 2,908 miles
Hanger One Spiced Pear 2,918 miles
Hanger One Madarin Orange 2,918 miles
Hanger One Kafir Lime 2,918 miles
Hanger One Budha’s Hand Citron 2,918 miles

Gin
Gin and its Lowlands cousin Genever (Jenever in Belgium) are white spirits that are flavored with juniper berries and so-called botanicals (a varied assortment of herbs and spices). The spirit base of Gin is primarily grain (usually wheat or rye), which results in a light-bodied spirit.
London Dry Gin is the dominant English style of Gin. As a style it lends itself particularly well to mixing. London Dry Gin is the dominant Gin style in the United Kingdom, former British colonies, the United States, and Spain.
Plymouth Gin is relatively full-bodied (when compared to London Dry Gin). It is clear, slightly fruity, and very aromatic. Originally the local Gin style of the English Channel port of Plymouth, modern Plymouth Gin is nowadays made only by one distillery in Plymouth, Coates & Co., which also controls the right to the term Plymouth Gin.
Genever is made primarily from "malt wine" (a mixture of malted barley, wheat, corn, and rye), which produces a fuller-bodied spirit similar to raw malt whisky. A small number of genevers in Holland and Belgium are distilled directly from fermented juniper berries, producing a particularly intensely flavored spirit.

Dry
Anchor Distilling Junipero Dry American Made in California
Rogue Spruce American Made in Oregon
Tanqueray Dry Gin
Brokers London Dry
Bombay London Dry
Bombay Sapphire Dry

Genever
Anchor Distilling Genevieve American Made in California

Extra Botanical Influenced Gins
Tangeray Rangpur
Hendrick’s

Pilsners & Lagers

Non-Alcoholic
(1) Thomas Brau Non-Alcoholic 12 oz. 5 Germany

PILSNERS
While the definition of "pilsner" is open to much debate in the beer community, it generally refers to pale, hoppy lagers, ranging from 28IBUs and up. Pilsners that do not meet the specific characteristics of a German or Bohemian pils will be given this generic classification.
(5) Victory Prima Pils 12 oz. 5 Pennsylvania

Imperial PILSNERS
Most commonly found in Poland, but also in other European countries as well, especially the East. These are essentially stronger versions of pilsners, though the increased malt and alcohol will noticeable reduce the hop accent. Because these are usually all-malt, and comfortably hopped, they are easily distinguishable from malt liquors. Without the malt character of bocks, these are worthy of a style all their own. In the US, a similar idea has been derived and is usually called Imperial Pilsner.
(1100) Dogfish My Antonia 25.4 oz. 20 Delaware

Classic German Pilsener
German pilsners typically come in two varieties, the northern and the southern. Southern examples are akin to a Bohemian pilsner with German hops and less malt. Northern examples are very well-attenuated (leaner in body) and dry.
(1) Bitburger 12 oz. 5 Germany

Pale Lager
The colour of pale lager ranges from light bronze to nearly transparent and the alcohol anywhere from 4-6%. Adjunct usage may be quite high, though in some cases the beer is all-malt. One thing that doesn’t vary is that neither the malt nor the hops make much of an impression on the palate. These beers are brewed for minimum character, though faint traces of hop or malt may show through. More likely though is that adjuncts like corn will show through, or you’ll find notes of higher alcohols (fuel notes) due to the use of high-gravity brewing. The body will be thin and watery, and the finish is typically non-existent.
(6) Corona 12 oz. 5 Mexico
(1000) Pabst Blue Ribbon 12 oz. 4 USA

Premium Lager
A beer that straddles between the mainstream Pale Lager and Pilsner. Not all beers that call themselves Premium Lager are, but those that are will typically have a deep gold to light bronze colour, and distinct influence of malt and hops. Overall accent will be malty-to-balanced, alcohol in a slightly tighter range than either Pale Lager or Pilsner (4.5-5.5%). Most often the product of a microbrewery or brewpub, but macrobreweries can make this style if they jack up the hops a bit and make it all-malt.
(1) Boston Beer Co. Sam Adams 12 oz. 5 Boston

Wheat Ales & Bocks

BELGIAN STYLE White (Witbier)
Belgian style wheat beers are very pale, opaque, with the crisp character of wheat, plus the citric refreshment of orange peel and coriander. Ingredients sometimes also include oats for smoothness, and other spices such as grains of paradise. Serve with light cheeses or mussels.
(5) Ommegang Witte 12 oz. 6 Cooperstown, NY
(6) Southampton Double White 12 oz. 6 New York
(500) Unibroue Blanche de Chambly 25.4 oz. 19 Montreal, Canada

German Hefeweizen
Depending on the style can range from pale and light body to dark brown with full body. Wheat beer is characterized by it’s cloudy appearance and it’s banana and sometimes vanilla aftertaste.
(5) Paulaner Hefe-Weizen 17 oz. 8 Germany

Dunkelweizen
A dark take on the German wheat theme, dunkelweizens have the same banana and clove notes of their pale cousins, but also have earthy, toasty, chocolatey notes from the addition of dark malts. They are "shoulder season" wheat beers to many drinkers - something a little more robust than a hefeweizen for the fall and spring seasons, but not as rich as winter’s weizenbocks. Alcohol is between 4.8-5.6% generally, bitterness is low, and carbonation is high. Occasionally, you will see dark versions of American Wheats, but these are uncommon.
(5) Weihenstaphaner Dunkel Dark 17 oz. 8 Germany

Heller Bock
The Heller Bock is primarily a malty beer from the German brewing tradition with little hop character - neither bitter nor aromatic - though the style typically has a little more hops than the standard Bock. The color is golden to light brown or amber. They should normally pour with a substantial white head. All examples are pale and clear.
(1000) Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Helles 25.4 oz. 20 California

Doppelbock
Doppel means double and while these are stronger brews than the traditional German bocks, they are typically not twice the strength. Color is light amber to dark brown. Very full body with a high alcoholic flavor. Low hop flavor and aroma.
(5) Celebrator Dopplebock 11.2 oz. 12 Germany
(5) Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg Urbock 23 11.2 oz. 12 Austria
(6) Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg Samiclaus 2005 11.2 oz. 14 Austria
(6) Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg Samiclaus 2006 11.2 oz. 12 Austria

Eisbock
A stronger version of Doppelbock. Deep copper to black. Very alcoholic. Typically brewed by freezing a doppelbock and removing resulting ice to increase alcohol content.
(5) Aventinus Weizen Eisbock 11.2 oz 12 Germany

Non Traditional & out of the ordinary Ales
Gluten Free
(5) Lakefront New Grist 12 oz. 5 Wisconsin

Traditional Ale
Anything but traditional. A catch-all category that we use to classify all of those ancient or resurrected styles of antiquity that are appearing more and more in brewing today. From sahti to heather ale to sorghum beer to gruit, and beers like Adam and Midas Touch, these ales will vary tremendously in character from one another. Many are unhopped, strength can vary, but all are a glimpse into brewing’s past.
(1100) Dogfish Head Theobrama 25.4 oz. 25 Delaware
(5) Dogfish Head Chateau Jiahu 25.4 oz. 25 Delaware
(1100) Dogfish Head Pangea 25.4 oz. 25 Delaware

American Strong Ale
Not a style, per se, but the only logical category to incorporate the plethora of strong, stylistically vague beers coming from American micros these days. Some are related to English Strong Ales, but with more hop, while others are ultra-strong variants on the IPA or red ale themes. But no matter how varied their origins or characters might be, all are intense, potent, with generous quantities of hops and malt.
(1100) Stone Arrogant Bastard 22 oz. 18 California
(1100) Dogfish Head Raison D’Extra 12 oz. 18 Delaware
(5) Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron 12 oz. 8 Delaware
(1100) Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Grand Cru 25.4 oz. 20 California
(800) Ithaca TEN 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(1100) Shmaltz Jewbelation 13 Anniversary 22 oz 13 New York

SOUR ALES
Sour Ales have a strong fruit flavor similar to the aroma, but more intense. Plum, prune, raisin and black cherry are the most common flavors, followed by orange and some spiciness. Sour Ales have an obvious sour or acidic taste, but this characteristic can range from moderate to strong. There is no hop bitterness, but tannins are common. Subsequently, Sour Ales are often described as the most "wine-like" of all beers. Sours are an acquired taste.
(1000) Brouwerij De Troch Lambrucha 25.4 oz. 20 Belgium
(800) Ithaca Le Bleu 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(1000) Ommegang Zuur 25.4 oz. 22 Cooperstown, NY
(WC) Rodenbach Vintage 2007 25.4 oz. 45 Belgium

CIDER
Made from fermented apple juice, cider comes in a number of varieties. English cider is dry, with fruity, tannic qualities and low carbonation. This can be found cask-conditioned in England. Normandy is another major cider-producing region, with a sweeter, more effervescent, very complex style. Ciders produced elsewhere are often sweet, simple beverages for mass consumption, though there are some good English-style ciders in North America and Norman-style ciders in Quebec.
(1) Doc’s Draft Hard Apple Cider (Gluten-Free) 12 oz. 6 Warwick, NY

Fruit Beer
(1000) Unibroue Ephemere (brewed with apple) 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
(5) Smuttynose Pumpkin 12 oz. 6 New Hampshire
Pale Ales & India Pale Ales, the hoppy stuff

English Pale Ale
Classic English Pale Ales are not pale but rather are golden to copper colored and display English variety hop character. Distinguishing characteristics are dryness and defined hop taste, but more malt balance than what you’ll typically find in an American Pale Ale. Great to drink with all sorts of meats including roast beef, lamb, burgers, duck, goose, etc. Note that the term ’pale ale’ is used in England to signify a bottled bitter, and in that way there is no such thing as ’English Pale Ale’ to the English. The style is a North American construct, borne of the multitude of pale ales that pay homage to these bottled bitters - Bass in particular - and therefore the majority of true examples of the style are found outside Britain.
(1100) Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale 12 oz. 5 New Hampshire

American Pale Ale
American Pale Ales are light in color, ranging from golden to a light copper color. The style of this beer is defined by the American hops used. American hops typically have high bitterness and aroma. This is a perfect beer for big fare like grilled burgers or combination pizzas, as well as lighter fare like sushi and green salads.
(1000) Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale 12 oz. 5 Colorado
(1100) Wolaver’s Pale Ale Organic 12 oz. 5 Vermont
(5) Chateau Rogue Single Malt Ale 22 oz. 12 Oregon

India Pales Ale IPA
This style, the modern version of which has largely been formed in the US, has an intense hop flavor which was used to preserve the beer for the long voyage. India Pale Ale has a golden to copper color with a medium maltiness and body. The aroma is moderate to very strong. IPAs work especially well at cutting the heat of chili, vindaloo or Sichuan cuisine. In England, IPA is often just another name for bitter although some micros are doing their own versions of an American IPA as well.
(1100) Wolaver’s IPA Organic 12 oz. 5 Vermont
(5) 21st Amendment IPA 12 oz. 5 California
(6) Bear Republic Racer 5 12 oz. 5 California
(6) Keegan Ales Hurricane Kitty 12 oz. 5 Kingston, NY
(1100) Stone Cali-Belgique 22 oz. 18 California
(6) Dogfish Head 60 Minute 12 oz. 5 Delaware

Imperial/Double IPA
Imperial IPA, Double IPA or DIPA is a strong, often sweet, intensely hoppy version of the traditional India Pale Ale. Bitterness units range upward of 100 IBUs and alcohol begins at 7.5% but is more commonly in the 8.5-10% range. The flavour profile is intense all-round. Unlike barley wines, the balance is heavily towards the hops, with crystal and other malts providing support.
(1000) Oskar Blues GUBNA Imperial IPA 12 oz. 12 Colorado
(6) Captain Lawrence Captain’s Reserve Double 16.9 oz. 12 Pleasantville, NY
(1) Stone Ruination 12 oz. 7 California
(1) Smuttynose Big A IPA 12 oz. 7 New Hampshire
(1100) Dogfish Head Burton Baton Ale 12 oz. 7 Delaware
(6) Dogfish Head 90 Minute 12 oz. 7 Delaware
(6) Dogfish Head 120 Minute 12 oz. 18 Delaware

Belgian & Belgian Style Ales
Bière de Garde
Medium bodied with hints of caramel or toffee. Cellared smell and flavor are characteristics. Color can vary from full gold to copper colored. Good head retention. The name means "beer for keeping" and is best when aged.
(800) Ommegang Biere De Mars 25.4 oz. 24 Cooperstown, NY

Saisons
Fruity esters dominate the aroma. Clarity is good with a large foamy head on top. The addition of several spices and herbs create a complex fruity or citrusy flavor. Light to medium bodied with very high carbonation. Alcohol level is medium to high.
(1100) Dogfish Head/Stone/Victory Saison du Buff 12 oz. 6 Delaware
(1100) Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale 22 oz. 12 New Hampshire
(700) Ommegang Ommegeddon 25.4 oz. 24 Cooperstown, NY
(700) Ommegang Hennepin 25.4 oz. 16 Cooperstown, NY
(WC) Ommegang Hennepin 1yr cave aged in Howe Caverns 25.4 oz. 39 Cooperstown, NY
(1100) Brasserie Dupont Foret Organic 25.4 oz. 22 Belgium

Belgian Ales
Belgian-style ales seldom fit neatly into classic beer styles, but this category represents those "session" ales (in Belgium this means under 7% abv!) that do not fit other categories. Colour ranges from golden to deep amber, with the occasional example coming in darker. Body tends to be light to medium, with a wide range of hop and malt levels. Yeastiness and acidity may also be present.
(1) Ommegang Rare Vos 12 oz. 6 Cooperstown, NY
(500) Unibroue Chambly Noire 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada

Belgian Strong Ales
Belgian Strong Ales can vary from pale to dark brown in color, darker ales may be colored with dark candy sugar. Hop flavor can range from low to high, while hop aroma is low. The beers are medium to full-bodied and have a high alcoholic character. Types of beers included here include tripels, dubbels and ultra-strong abbey ales.

(1100) Brooklyn Local 1 25.4 22 Brooklyn, NY
(6) Dogfish Head Raison D’Etre 12 oz. 8 Delaware
(1100) Dogfish Head Red and White 25.4 oz. 25 Delaware
(800) Ithaca White Gold 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(6) Huyghe Delirium Tremens 11.2 oz. 11 Belgium
(5) Duvel Golden Ale 12 oz. 12 Belgium
(500) Unibroue Don de Dieu 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
(500) Unibroue Maudite Dark Ale 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
(1000) Unibroue Trois Pistoles Strong Dark Ale 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canaa
(1000) Unibroue Seigneuriale Strong Pale Ale 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
(1100) Stone Vertical Epic 07.07.07 22 oz. 15 California
(1100) Stone Vertical Epic 09.09.09 22 oz. 15 California
(1000) Scaldi’s Brut Prestige 25.4 oz. 65 Belgium

CERTIFIED TRAPPIST Strong Ales
(1) Rochefort Six 11.2 oz. 10 Belgium
(1) Rochefort Eight 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
Belgian & Belgian Style Ales
Abbey Dubbels
These are dark, malty, yeasty strong ales in the Trappist tradition, but produced (mainly) by secular brewers. Dubbels range between 6.5-8% abv, and have a dark brown, cloudy colour, and a palate mixing malt, a lush fruitiness, and yeast. They are typically bottle-conditioned.
(1) Ommegang Abbey Ale 12 oz. 6 Cooperstown, NY
(WC) Ommegang Abbey Ale 1yr cave aged in Howe Caverns 25.4 oz. 39 Cooperstown, NY
(WC) Ommegang Abbey Ale 3 liters 65 Cooperstown, NY
(1100) Abita Abbey 22 oz. 12 Louisiana
(800) Captain Lawrence, St. Vincent’s Dubbel 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(1) Petrus Dubbel Bruin 12 oz. 11 Belgium
(1) Huyghe Delirium Nocturnum 11.2 oz. 11 Belgium

CERTIFIED TRAPPIST
(5) Achel Brune 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(6) Koningshoven Dubbel 11.2 oz. 12 Netherlands
(5) Westmalle Dubbel 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Chimay Premiere Red 12 oz. 12 Belgium

Abbey Tripels
Like other abbey ales, Tripels are strong, yeasty-malty beers. But they are also pale, and have a notable hop profile. Hop bitterness may be higher than a typical abbey ale, up to 45IBUs. But the finish is where the hops really shine, as tripels should finish fairly dry. Otherwise, maltiness is still essential to the style, and the assertive yeast note typical of all abbey ales will be more apparent in tripels, since they do not have the rich dark malts to distract the palate. Alcohol flavours feature more prominently in Tripels that in just about any other style.
(6) Allagash Triple Reserve 25.4 oz. 18 Maine
(1100) Defiant Tripel 22 oz. 18 Pearl River, NY
(700) Ommegang Triple Perfection 25.4 oz. 22 Cooperstown, NY
(500) Unibroue La Fin du Monde Triple 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada

CERTIFIED TRAPPIST Tripels
(5) Achel Blonde 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(6) Koningshoven Tripel 11.2 oz. 12 Netherlands
(5) Westmalle Tripel 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Chimay Cinq Cents Tripel 12 oz. 12 Belgium

Quadrupels
Quadrupel, is the name given to ultra-strong Trappist and abbey ales. The name Abt was pioneered to describe Westvleteren and the beer that would become St. Bernardus. Quadrupel was pioneered by La Trappe. Abts are the darker of the two, with more rich, deep fruity notes. Quads are paler, with corresponding peachy notes. Neither have much in the way of hop, and both are very strong and malty. Though both are bottle-conditioned, abts trend more towards yeastiness. Alcohol is very high (10+% abv) for both
(1) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2010 12 oz. 6 Cooperstown
(900) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2005 25.4 oz. 32 Cooperstown
(900) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2007 25.4 oz. 27 Cooperstown

CERTIFIED TRAPPIST Quadrupels
(1) Rochefort Ten 11.2 oz. 14 Belgium
(5) Chimay Grande Reserve 12 oz. 12 Belgium
Barley Wines & Lambics

BARLEY WINE ALES
A Barley Wine is a strong, top-fermenting ale, with an alcohol contents of at least 9% and up to 13% (or more) by volume. Hops may be hardly noticeable at all or very noticeable. Sip them out of the special glass, that will concentrate the aroma. They are excellent with cigars or with dessert.
(1100) Dogfish Head Immort Ale 12 oz. 7 Delaware
(1100) Great Divide Old Ruffian 22 oz. 14 Colorado
(1100) Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Barleywine 25.4 oz. 20 California
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2004 12 oz. 14 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2005 12 oz. 12 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2006 12 oz. 10 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2007 12 oz. 8 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2009 12 oz. 6 New York
(1) Flying Dog Horn Dog 12 oz. 6 Colorado
(5) Greenflash Brewing 22 oz. 10 California
(1000) Keegan Ales Super Kitty 2009 34 oz. 35 Kingston, NY
(1000) Keegan Ales Super Kitty 2007 34 oz. 45 Kingston, NY
(5) Rogue Old Crustacean 2006 25.4 oz. 25 Oregon
(1100) Stone Old Guardian 2008 22 oz. 18 California
(6) O’ Hanlon’s Thomas Hardy’s Ale 2004 8.5 oz. 16 England
(1100) Mikkeller Brew Dog Divine Rebel 11.2 oz. 24 Scotland
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Calvados Casks 2005 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Lagavulin Casks 2006 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Port Casks 2007 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Sherry Casks 2006 9.3 oz. 16 UK

LAMBIC
Lambics are wheat beers made with stale hops and fermented with wild yeasts and other microorganisms, traditionally only on the Senne Valley in and around Brussels. The most traditional of the fruit lambics are kriek (cherry) and framboise (raspberry). In modern times, peaches (peche), blackcurrants (cassis), grapes, as well as more exotic fruits are used. Traditional lambics are commonly denoted by the term "oud", which is a reference to "old-style", and these are the most sour. More commonly, though, lambics are sweetened to cut the intense acidity. Serve with sharp cheeses or pickled dishes, or use in the preparation of mussels.
(5) Lindemans Framboise 12 oz. 9 Belgium
(900) Lindemans Kriek 25.4 oz. 18 Belgium
(900) Lindemans Cassis 25.4 oz. 18 Belgium

Browns, Porters & Stouts, the dark stuff

Brown Ales
Color ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown. Lower in alcohol than porter, medium to full body flavor. Appropriate foods are apple pie, pork with brown sauce, beef vegetable soup and cheddar.
(5) Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale 12 oz. 6 Delaware

Porter
Black or chocolate malt gives the porter it’s dark brown color. Porters are well hopped and heavily malted. This is a medium-bodied beer. Porters can be sweet. Hoppiness can range from bitter to mild. Porters are often confused with stouts (and with good reason, but that’s for another day).
(1100) Smuttynose Robust Porter 12 oz. 6 New Hampshire
(1) Southern Tier Porter 12 oz. 6 Lakewood, NY
(1100) Stone Smoked Porter 22 oz. 14 California

STOUT
(700) Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence 25.4 oz. 20 Cooperstown

Sweet Stout
Dark brown to black in colour. Sweet stouts come in two main varieties - milk stout and oatmeal stout. Milk stouts are made with the addition of lactose, and are sweet, low-alcohol brews. Oatmeal lends a smooth fullness of body to stouts. All of the sweet stouts are noted for their restrained roastiness in comparison with other stouts, and low hop levels.
(5) Keegan Ales Mother’s Milk 12 oz. 5 Kingston, NY
(5) Rogue Chocolate Stout 22 oz. 12 Oregon

Imperial Stout
Imperial stouts are usually extremely dark brown to black in color with flavors that are intensely malty, deeply roasted and sometimes with accents of dark fruit (raisin, fig) or milk sourness. The bitterness is typically medium and often the low sie of that. Imperial stouts are strong and often exceed 8% by volume. (1100) Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Stout 25.4 oz. 20 California
(1100) Stone Imperial Russian Stout 22 oz. 15 California
(1000) Oskar Blues Ten Fidy 12 oz. 12 Colorado
(5) Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 12 oz. 18 Delaware
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2005/06 12 oz. 14 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2006/07 12 oz. 12 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2007/08 12 oz. 10 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2008/09 12 oz. 8 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2009/10 12 oz. 6 Brooklyn, NY
(800) Great Divide Aged Yeti Imperial Stout 22 oz. 16 Colorado
(1100) Great Divide Espresso Aged Imperial Stout 2010 22 oz 19 Colorado

Non-Alcoholic Drink Menu
Twelve 750 mL $15
Created in a base of organic white, green, and black teas with a select mix of herbs, spices, and citrus essence. Twelve complements food and is equally enjoyable on its own. Twelve is locally produced.

Boylan, Cane Cola $3
Boylan, Cream $3
Boylan, Root Beer $3
Reed’s, Ginger Brew $3
Ginger Brews are different from Ginger Ales. Rather than adding flavor in the form of concentrates or extract, the real Ginger flavor is steeped into the beverage, allowing the fresh, authentic taste of the root to be fully experienced and enjoyed.

Wheatgrass Shot $4
Young Thai Coconut $8
Ionized Water , pH of 9 33.8 ounces $5
Saratoga (Sparkling) 28 ounces $6

All coffee, espresso and cappuccino made from Organic, Fair-Trade & Shade Grown Beans

Fresh Pressed Organic Orange Juice $5
Fresh Pressed Organic Grapefruit $5
Raw Ginger Kombucha $5
Due to the production of B-vitamins, pro-biotics, and compounds including gluconic, lactic, and folic acids, drinking Kombucha tea regularly has been shown to benefit the human body by: balancing the metabolism, cleansing the blood and regulating pH levels, improving liver, gall bladder, and digestive function, detoxifying the body and enhancing the immune system while raising overall energy level.

Hudson Valley Award Winning Wine List | Zagat Rated Restaurants

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WHITE WINE HALF BOTTLES
*Chardonnay, Grgich Hills 2004 $40
Napa Valley, California
*VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 $28
Central Coast, California
*SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2007 $36 Napa Valley, California
*SAUVIGNON BLANC, Crocker Starr 2009 $39 Napa Valley, California
Chardonnay, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008 $39 Burgundy, France
Pinot Grigio, Folia IGT 2009 $18 Veneto, Italy
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (NV) $45
Reims, France
Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) $25
Asti, Italy

RED WINE HALF BOTTLES
162 *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mills Vineyard 2006 $44
Napa Valley, California
*PINOT NOIR, Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 $39
Napa Valley, California
*PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2006 $47
Anderson Valley, California
CROZES-HERMITAGE, Jean Luc Colombo Les Fees Brunes 2005 $32
Rhone, France
146 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 $49
Napa Valley, California
*Cabernet Sauvignon, Ladera 2005 $39
Napa Valley, California
*Cabernet Sauvignon St. Supery 2004 $34
Napa Valley, California
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 $74
Napa Valley, California
ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine 2007 $36
Sonoma County, California
ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 $30
Santa Cruz, California
*ZINFANDEL, Grgich Hills 2005 $31
Napa Valley, California
*Zinfandel, Cline 2007 $17
California
MERLOT, Merryvale Starmont 2005 $33
Napa Valley, California
*MERLOT, Lazio, Falesco Montiano 2003 $45
Lazio, Italy
116 Amarone, Allegrini 2003 $65
Valpolicella, Italy
150 Shiraz, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 $61
McLaren Vale, Australia

Sparkling, France
600 CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Brand Brut NV Half Bottle $45
Reims
1100 Vin Mousseux CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Rose NV $34
20 miles South of Champagne
600 CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV $65
Epernay
600 CHAMPAGNE, Benoit Lahaye Brut NV $65
Bouzy
600 CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Millesime 2000 $97
Epernay
600 CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne 1998 $225
Reims,
600 CHAMPAGNE, Krug, Brut 1995 $450
Reims,
600 CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Rose 1995 $975
Reims

Sparkling, Italy
Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) Half Bottle $25
Asti, Italy

PROSECCO, Zardetto NV Glass $10
Valdobbiadene, Italy
PROSECCO, Bellusi NV $32
Valdobiaddine, Italy
PROSECCO, Mionetto Organic NV $37
Valdobiaddine, Italy
Rose “PROSECCO”, Le Colture NV $37
Valdobiaddine, Italy

Sparkling, Spain
CAVA, Cristalino Brut NV Glass $8
Spain
CAVA, Albet I Noya Brut NV $39
Penedes, Spain

WHITE WINES, Chardonnay
Chardonnay - Chardonnay is a white wine which can range from clean and crisp with a hint of varietal flavor to rich and complex oak-aged wines. Chardonnay typically balances fruit, acidity and texture. This varietal goes well with everything from fish and poultry to cheeses, spicy foods and nut sauces.

H *CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $40
Napa Valley, California
500 CHARDONNAY, Picket Fence Russian River Valley 2006 $36
Sonoma County, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Truchard 2006 $62
Carneros, Napa Valley, California
184 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden 2004 $97
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
184 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden 2006 $90
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
800 CHARDONNAY, Paumanok Festival 2009 $36
North Fork, Long Island
800 CHARDONNAY, Whitecliff Reserve 2008 $44
Hudson Valley Region, NewYork
500 CHARDONNAY, Jean Paul Brun, Beaujolais Blanc 2007 $39
Beaujolais, France
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy France
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily, Italy

WHITE WINES, Pinot Grigio
WBG *Pinot Grigio, Brogal Vini 2009 $34
Umbria, Italy
600 Pinot Grigio, Franco Todini Family Selection 2008 $39
Umbria, Italy

WHITE WINES, Riesling
Rieslings are white wines known for their floral perfume. Depending on where they're made, they can be crisp and bone-dry, full-bodied and spicy or luscious and sweet. The flavor is often of peaches, apricots, honey, and apples and pairs well with duck, pork, and roast vegetables.

800 * Riesling Semi-Dry, Dr. Frank 2007 $36
Finger Lakes
700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes, New York
800 *Riesling, Zind Humbrecht Turckheim 2004 $65
Alsace, France

WHITE WINES, Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has been used for centuries in France, and came to California in 1878. In the US it is sometimes called "Fumé Blanc", a name first coined by Robert Mondavi to play up its smoky flavors. The sales of the wine under this new name now exceed sales under the original name. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of sauvignon Blanc.
Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced flavors of a herbal variety, with grassy and apple flavors, plus olive and a soft, smoky flavor. They can be anything from sweet to dry, but are typically very light. Sauvignon Blancs tend to be crisp and acidic, helping the wine cut through heavy food flavors. It pairs well with seafood and chicken. It will stand up to thick sauces and stews. And is great cocktail wine.

H *SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $36 Napa Valley, California
1100 Sauvignon Blanc/Verdjo blend, Con Class 2009 $32 Rueda, Spain
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Santa Barbara Winery 2007 $35
Santa Ynez Valley, California
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Blano Nieva 2008 $35
Rueda, Spain
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Sainte-Marie Vieilles Vignes 2009 $35
Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France
600 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Brancott Conders Forest 2007 $57
Marlborough, New Zealand

WHITE WINES, Viognier
Viognier was a rare type of grape brought to Condrieu, on the northern Rhône, over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks or Romans. It was only planted in California a mere 20 years ago. It is now predominantly found in the Rhône valley and California. Viognier is extremely difficult to grow and therefore is only used by few vineyards. Viognier is becoming a favored white wine, as its depth of character and complexity is greater than the current white favorite, Chardonnay. Viognier is noted for spice, floral, citrus, apricot, apple and peach flavors. It typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit.
H *VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 Half Bottle $22
Central Coast, California
1100 *VIOGNIER, Cline 2008 $32
California
1100 *VIOGNIER, Illahe 2009 $45
Willamette Valley, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer is a white grape that produces distinctive wines rich in spicy aromas and full flavors, ranging from dry to sweet. Smells and flavors of litchi nuts, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit, and honeysuckle come out of this varietal. It is often a popular choice for Asian cuisines and pork-based sausages.

WBG Gewurztraminer, Robertson Winery 2008 $32
Robertson Valley, S Africa
700 *Gewurztraminer, Resonance 2007 $52
Carlton District, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Italy
1100 *TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $32
Abruzzo,
600 Insolia, Casa Ibidini 2009 $34
Sicilia
WBG *Pinot Grigio, Brogal Vini 2008 $34
Umbria
600 Pinot Grigio, Franco Todini Family Selection 2008 $39
Umbria
500 *ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2005 $49
Umbria
800 Friulano, Gigante ‘Vigneto Storico’ 2007 $49
Friuli-Venezia
700 Kerner, Niklas 2007 $49
Alto Adige
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily

WHITE WINES, France
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Sainte-Marie Vieilles Vignes 2009 $35
Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France
500 CHARDONNAY, Jean Paul Brun, Beaujolais Blanc 2007 $39
Beaujolais, France
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy France
800 Marsanne & Roussanne, L’Archet Cuvee Occitane 2005 $45
Vin de Pays D’Oc
800 *Riesling, Zind Humbrecht Turckheim 2004 $65
Alsace, France
600 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $75 Rhone, France

WHITE WINES, Spain & Portugal
1000 Vino Verde, Arca Nova 2008 $36
Vino Verde, Portugal
1000 White Grenache, Menguante 2008 $36
Carinena, Spain
1100 Verdjo/Sauvignon Blanc, Con Class 2009 $32 Rueda, Spain
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Blanco Nieva 2008 $35
Rueda, Spain

WHITE WINES, New York State
1100 *Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Sauvignon Blanc White Blend
Bouke 2008 $39
North Fork Long Island

800 *Rkastsiteli, Dr Frank 2008 $36
Finger Lakes

800 *Semi-Dry Riesling, Dr. Frank 2007 $36
Finger Lakes

700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes

700 *AWOSTING WHITE, Whitecliff Vineyard NV $32 Hudson River Region

1000 *Estate White Tail (Sparkling), Basha Kill Vineyards 2009 $35 Hudson River Region

Valvin Muscat is a hybrid grape variety for use in white wine production. It was developed by grape breeder Bruce Reisch at the Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station and released on July 7, 2006. Valvin muscat is the result of a cross between Muscat Ottonel (vitis vinifera) and hybrid Muscat du Moulin (Couderc 299-35). It has distinct muscat grape characteristics. If you like dry Gewürztraminer, Muscat or Torrontes then you will love Valvin Muscat.

800 *Valvin Muscat, Hunt Country 2008 $34
Finger Lakes, New York

ROSE WINES
1100 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, *Bouke, 2008 $39
Long Island, New York

Sake is, at its simplest, a concoction of rice, water, and mold. Because of this, the type of rice used, the purity of the water, and other basic quality standards make a huge difference in the type of sake created. The rice is often polished down, removing the surface imperfections. This polishing also removes fatty acids - some companies claim the more fatty acids removed, the less of a hangover the drinker gets.
WBG JUNMAI, SAKE, Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling 250ml $10
Japan
WBG NIGORI Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
Junmai, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
NIGORI GENSHU, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
Tokubetsu Honjozo, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
900 NIGORI Snow Beauty 300ml $19
Japan
900 NIGORI Murai Family, Genshu 720ml $43
Japan
900 JUNMAI Hakushika, Fresh & Light 300ml $19
Japan
WBG JUNMAI GINJO Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
900 JUNMAI GINJO Murai Family, Tanrei 720ml $45
Japan
900 JUNMAI DAIGINJO Hakushika 300ml $37
Japan

RED WINES, France Bordeau
The region of Bordeaux, France is the largest region of quality wine growing in the world. Bordeaux is made up of five main districts - Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes. While Medoc and the entire region are best known for their reds ("Clarets"), white wines also have their place. Graves creates dry whites, and Sauternes is known for its sweet whites.
When people just say "Bordeaux wine", they typically mean the classic red blend. The red Bordeaux are created with Cabernet Sauvignon often blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The color tends to be a garnet/ruby shade. The flavor is typically intense varying between powerful to light and racy, with blackberry, black currant, oak derived vanilla, and other notes.

73 HAUT-MEDOC, Chateau d’Arcins 2005 $49
130 LISTRAC-MEDOC, Chateau Clarke 2003 $59
72 PAUILLAC, Les Tourelles de Longueville 2004 $65
74 ST-EMILION, Chateau Petit-Figeac 2004 $75

RED WINES, France Burgundy
Burgundy is known as Bourgogne in France, and has a long history in winemaking. Each sub-region of Burgundy is so different from each other that it is hard to address the region as a whole, and to make any sweeping generalities. The flinty, classic Chablis flavor is made solely with Chardonnay grapes, while the freshness of Beaujolais Nouveau comes from the fruity Gamay. From the Cote D’Or (golden slope) comes the worlds most famous and expensive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

151 Volnay-Santenots, Thierry et Pascale Matrot 2003 $67
201 POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005 $90
152 Savigny Les Beaune, Bruno Clair Premier Cru 2002 $108
200 Gevrey Chambertin, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers 2005 $150
110 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2004 $210
121 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2005 $295

RED WINES, France Loire Valley
330 CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007 $39
Loire Valley, Bourgeil, France

RED WINES, France Rhone, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers
The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions, the Northern Rhône and the Southern Rhône. The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from Viognier grapes. The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white and rosé wines, often blends of several grapes such as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The most popular blend of grapes are Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre & Cinsault

H Jean Luc Colombo Les Fees Brunes 2005 Half Bottle $32
Crozes-Hermitage
330 Domaine De La Brillane 2007 $35
Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone
WBG Domaine de Montfaucon Les Gardettes 2007 $34
Vin de Pays du Gard
19 Chemin Moscow 2004 $45
Vin de Pays D’ oc, France

Châteauneuf du Pape: The Châteauneuf du Pape is the most famous Côtes du Rhône wine. The "Coteaux" (slope) of Châteauneuf du Pape is lie between the towns of Orange and Avignon , in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Provence. The Popes used to have their summer residence in Châteauneuf du Pape. The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache and up to 11 other varietals. Mostly red wines, they tend to be powerful and richly colored.

Chateauneuef-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $155
Chateauneuef-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2005 $165

RED WINES, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers
The Rhone Rangers are a group of winemakers who promote the use of grape varieties from the Rhône Valley in the south of France. They are mostly based in the Central Coast of California and are now organized into a not-for-profit organization for the promotion of wines containing at least 75% of the 22 Rhône grape varieties.
7 *Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre, Cline Cashmere 2007 $47
California
3 SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2001 $67
California
115 *SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 1993 $97
California

302 RHONE GRAPES & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa

RED WINES, Italy Tuscany
Chianti comes from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti, although some other areas are using the name on their labels. Chianti was first identified as a wine in the 13th century. Its primary red grapes are Sangiovese and Canaiolo.

317 CHIANTI Colli Senesi DOCG, Vitanza 2006 $39
2 CHIANTI Classico DOCG Villa di Geggiano Riserva 2004 $65
56 CHIANTI Classico DOCG, Villa Caffagio 1997 1.5 Liter $99

Brunello is a wine that is made with the Brunello clone of the sangiovese grape, a classic grape of Italy. Brunello wines are aged in oak and often need to age for a while to soften those tannins. There are three types of Brunello wines: Rosso di Montalcino,  Brunello di Montalcino  & Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
124 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Belpoggio 2001 $89
Montalcino, Italy
137 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Caparzo 2003 $96
Montalcino, Italy
136 *BRUNELLO DOCG, La Magia Reserva 1999 $109
Montalcino, Italy
113 BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi Summus 2003 $139
Montalcino, Italy

Super Tuscans
The term "Super Tuscan" describes any Tuscan red wine that does not adhere to traditional blending laws for the region. For example, Chianti Classico wines are made from a blend of grapes with Sangiovese as the dominant varietal in the blend. Super Tuscans often use other grapes, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, making them ineligible for DOC(G) classification under the traditional rules.
In the 1970s Piero Antinori, whose family had been making wine for more than 600 years, decided to make a richer wine by eliminating the white grapes from the Chianti blend, and instead adding Bordeaux varietals (namely, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). He was inspired by a little-known (at the time) Cabernet Sauvignon made by relatives called Sassicaia, which openly flouted the rules set down for traditional wines in Tuscany. The result was the first Super Tuscan, which he named Tignanello, after the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Other winemakers started experimenting with Super Tuscan blends of their own shortly thereafter.
Because these wines did not conform to strict DOC(G) classifications, they were initially labeled as vino da tavola, meaning "table wine," a term ordinarily reserved for lower quality wines. The creation of the Indicazione Geografica Tipica IGT a category (technically indicating a level of quality between vino da tavola and DOC(G) helped bring Super Tuscans "back into the fold" from a regulatory standpoint.

309 *Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2003 $59
25 *Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2004 $49
328 *Tuscany IGT, Altesino Palazzo Altesi 2004 $77
144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225
165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250
141 Tuscany IGT, Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve 2004 $125
100% Sangiovese di Lamole (a naturally low yielding clone of Sangiovese) from 70 year-old vines grown at 1,350 feet above sea level with west-southwest exposure. The juice is macerated with the skins for approximately 12 days. Daily manual punch-downs ensure greater concentration of flavor and tannins. The wine is aged in Allier, Vosges, Nevers and American oak barriques for 12 months, and refined in bottle for six months.

RED WINES, Italy Piedmont
Barolo is a section of Piedmont, Italy, southwest of Alba. While wine in Italy is timeless, Barolo came about in the 1800s when the Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Falletti started making wine out of Nebbiolo grapes. Nowadays, there are 3,000 acres of Nebbiolo producers in the towns of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, and Serralunga d'Alba.

142 BAROLO DOCG, Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 1999 $210
106 BAROLO DOCG, Vietti Ravera 2000Magnum $550

RED WINES, Italy Abruzzo
Montepulciano is the name of a red grape that is planted in central Italy.
325 *Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $35
82 *Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC, Valle Reale San Calisto 2005 $57

RED WINES, Italy Veneto
Amarone della Valpolicella, or Amarone for short, is created in the Venetian region of Italy. Originally there was only one legal region, or DOC, for the Valpolicella name. These wines are made with the Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Two sub-groups emerged, though - recioto, which is a sweet dessert wine, and Amarone, which is a dry red wine with great body.
Both recioto and Amarone are made with grapes that have been dried on racks, bringing out their flavors. In 1991 these two were granted their own DOCs. The land area encompassed by these three DOCs is the same, but the types of wine are quite different.

116 DELLA VALPOLICELLO DOC, Allegrini Amarone 2000 Half Bottle $65
Valpolicella, Italy

RED WINES, Italy Apulia
17 Negroamaro Salento IGT, Tormaresca Masseria Maime 2003 $47
Salento, Italy

RED WINES, Italy Umbria
Sagrantino is grape varietal that grows only around the hilltop town of Montefalco. In fact, it is grown nowhere else in the world (although lately there have been some experiments with it in Tuscany). Its origins are mysterious. Whether the grape is indigenous to the area or not is up for debate. Some theorize that it was brought to Umbria by the Greeks, while others say it was brought by the Franciscan (French) friars. Another theory has St. Francis of Assisi bringing it from the Middle East to be used as a sacramental wine. Among the wine cognoscenti though, it is now Umbrian at its soul.

81 *Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Guado Alle Chiavi 2004 $65

RED WINES, Spain
Tempranillo is a variety of black grape widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. It is the main grape used in Rioja, and is often referred to as Spain's "noble grape". Its name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes.
Tempranillo wines can be consumed young, but the most expensive ones are aged for several years in oak barrels. The wines are ruby red in color, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb.
14 Tempranillo, Antano 2008 $29
Carinen
25 Tempranillo, Vina Arnaiz 2008 $32
Ribera del Duero
22 Tempranillo, Menguante 2008 $37
Carinena
114 Tempranillo, Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva 2001 $77
Rioja

Priorat is a county in Catalonia, Spain. "Priorat històric," produces the famous and prestigious wine of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. Wines from elsewhere in the county are denominated as Montsant.
GENACHE, CARIGNAN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH & MERLOT
171 PRIORAT, Rotllan Torra, Tirant 2003 $180
Priorat
120 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Costers de Vinyes Velles 2005 $180
Priorat

The Jumilla wine region is situated in the province of Murica and Albacete and covers an area of 30,000 hectares. The Jumilla wine region consists of 44 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 26 million liter of wine annually.
301 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2004 $77 Jumilla
322 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2005 $87 Jumilla

GRENACHE
13 Grenache/Tempranillo, Don Ramon 2007 $29
Campo de Borja

BOBAL
20 Bobal, Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2005 $77
Finca Terrerazo

MENCIA
31 Mencia, Abad Dom Bueno 2007 $37
Bierzo

RED WINES, Pinot Noir
It was only recently, in the early 1990s, that Pinot Noir began to be grown in quantity in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Pinot Noir grows best in cool climates. It is known as an extremely difficult grape to grow and to make into wine.

A Pinot Noir's color can be any of a range of colors - from cherry red to purple-red and even brown as the wine ages. Typical flavors include earth, leather, vanilla (from the oak), and jam ... the fruity flavors of the jam often taste like raspberry, strawberry, and plum.

Pinot is the great alternative red because it is both light in body and full flavored. Pinot Noir can go well with almost anything, salmon, pasta, beef & game. While some pinot noirs are meant to be drunk immediately, a fine Pinot Noir can easily age for 10 years or more.

H *PINOT NOIR Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 Half Bottle $39
Napa Valley, California
162 *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mills Vineyard 2006 Half Bottle $44
Napa Valley, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005 Half Bottle $47
Anderson Valley, California
14 *PINOT NOIR, Millbrook 2007 $42
New York State
305 PINOT NOIR, Culpeo 2007 $39
Curico Valley, Chile
4 PINOT NOIR, Belle Pente 2007 $63
Dundee Hills, Oregon
320 PINOT NOIR, Row Eleven 2005 $63
Santa Maria Valley, California
332 *PINOT NOIR, Illahe 2008 $65
Willamette Valley, Oregon
307 *PINOT NOIR, Elke, Donnelly Creek Vineyard 2006 $65
Anderson Valey, California
163 PINOT NOIR, Hamilton Russel 2007 $77
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa
324 PINOT NOIR, Kynsi Stone Corral Vineyard 2003 $52
Edna Valley, California

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RED WINES, Malbec
Malbec is a red grape that is popular in Argentina and Chile. While it was once grown in Bordeaux, it use has declined in recent times. This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. In Argentina it is almost the most-planted red grape, and is the third most planted in Chile.
Malbec goes well with pizza, pasta, roast and grilled meats such as chicken, beef or turkey. Malbec can be aged for up to 5 years typically

27 MALBEC, Domaine Jean Bousquet 2008 $35
Tupungato Valley , Mendoza, Argentina

RED WINES, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire.
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets.

330 CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007 $39
Loire Valley, Bourgeil, France

RED WINES, Merlot
Merlot is the name of a red grape which traces its ancestry to the biturica variety. This was brought to France in the first century. The "Merlot" grape was not named as a distinct variety until the 1800s. It is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal.
Not quite as harsh as other reds, merlot has less tannin than a Cabernet and can therefore be drunk earlier. It is mellow but still complex, a bit chewy. Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, and orange. It is a perfect match for beef and other medium-heavy dishes. Try some with a rich, red pasta dish, or even a heavy chicken dish. Merlot is also an excellent compliment to chocolate.

138 *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2001 Half Bottle $45
Lazio, Italy
H *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2003 Half Bottle $37
Lazio, Italy
WBG *merlot,Leese-Fitch 2008 $36
California, State
303 *merlot, Badger Mountain 2008 $32
Columbia Valley, Washington State
29 MERLOT, Havens 2005 $52
Napa Valley, California

11 Merlot with Petite Verdot & Cabernet Franc
Paumanok Festival Red 2008 $39
North Fork, Long Island

RED WINES, Shiraz/Syrah
Shiraz and Syrah are both names for the same red wine grape. This grape is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, a different red wine grape grown mostly in California.

The Shiraz / Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and many countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. Shiraz is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia. Now that Shiraz has become well known and popular, some wineries in the US who are making an "Australian style wine" with this grape are calling their wines Shiraz as well.

Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods.

150 SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 Half Bottle $61
McLauren Vale, Australia
327 Syrah, La Fond 2005 $36
Santa Rita Hills, California
5 *Syrah, Turnbull, Oakville Estate 2003 $59
Napa Valley, California
155 Syrah, A Donkey and Goat, Vidmar Vineyard 2004 $63
Yorkville Highlands, California
161 Syrah, Jade Mountain, Paras Vineyard 1999 $68
Mt. Veeder, California
123 Syrah, Foxen, Williamson-Dore Vineyard 2004 $72
Santa Inez Valley, California
216 SHIRAZ, Hently Farm, The Beauty 2005 $137
Barossa, Australia
101 *Syrah, Pax, Adler’s Spring 2004 $197
Mendocino, California
103 SHIRAZ, Clos Otto 2005 $197
Barossa Valley, Australia
105 SHIRAZ, Torbreck, Runrig 2005 $295
Barossa Valley

78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile

RED WINES, Zinfandel
Red Zinfandel is an "American Classic" wine. It was even originally thought to be made of native Californian grapes. Research has now shown that the zinfandel grape originated in Italy, but this wine is now primarily grown in California. Zinfandel grows its best in cool, coastal locations.
The color of a zinfandel wine is deep red, bordering on black. Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor - berries or dark cherries are often the taste range.
H *Zinfandel, Cline 2007 Half Bottle $17
California
H Zinfandel, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 Half Bottle $30
Santa Cruz, California
H *Zinfandel, Ggrich Hills 2005 Half Bottle $31
Napa Valley, California
H Zinfandel, Seghesio Old Vine 2005 Half Bottle $36
Sonoma County, California
6 Zinfandel, Steelhead Dry Creek Valley 2006 $39
Sonoma, California
331 ZInfandeL, Peachy Caynon Westside 2008 $39
Paso Roble, California
308 ZInfandeL, Frey 2008 $37
Redwood Valley, California
12 *Zinfandel, Cline Live Oak 2007 $63
Contra Costa County, California
8 *Zinfandel, Cline Live Oak 2008 $57
Contra Costa County, California
75 *Zinfandel, Coturri Chauvet Vineyards 2005 $65
Sonoma Valley, California
212 *Zinfandel, Chateau Potelle, VGS 2004 $68
Mt. Veeder, Napa, California
316 *Zinfandel, Davis Family 2006 $75
Russian River Valley, California

RED WINES, Petite Sirah
The Petite Sirah grape creates a rich red wine. The Petite Sirah grape is separate from the Sirah / Shiraz grape even though the names are similar. The Petite Sirah grape is descended from the Duriff Rhone grape of France. Petite Sirah is predominantly planted in California, where it does well. Petites are anything but petite - they tend to be big, strong, muscular, and, well, purple.
Typical flavors include plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper. The wine tends to go well with stronger meats - game, beef, lamb, and spicy sauces. Petite Sirah can be drunk fresh from the bottle or aged for a more mellow flavor - its high tannin content makes long aging worthwhile.
79 *PETITE SIRAH, Cereghino-Smith 2008 $47
Lodi, California grapes, vinified in the Hudson Valley
84 PETITE SIRAH, Elyse Rutherford 2006 $56
Napa Valley, California

RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the name of both the grape and the wine it produces. Cabernet is known as one of the world's finest red wines, with its depth of complexity and richness of flavour. Other names for this grape and wine are Petit Cabernet, Petit Vidure and Vidure, and in Italy, Uva Francese.
Cabernet is grown all over the world - South America; Australia; Lebanon; Long Island, NY; Northern California; and of course France. The grape is very durable and adapts to various climates well. The two areas of Bordeaux, France that use this grape - Médoc and Graves - have only grown it since the 18th century.

California State
NAPA VALLEY
H *CAbernet Sauvignon, St. Supery 2004 Half Bottle $34
H *Cabernet Sauvignon, Ladera 2005 Half Bottle $39
154 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 Half Bottle $49
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 Half Bottle $74
194 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District 2003 $65
180 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Forman 2005 $137
111 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pine Ridge Oakville 2002 $140
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Worthy 2003 1.5 Liter $150
176 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Axios 2001 $195
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stone Hedge 1997 5 Liter $450
Alexander Valley
156 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Silver Oak 2004 $127
North Coast
55 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Bonterra 1997 3 Liter $140
SANTA CRUZ
26 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mount Eden Vineyards, Saratoga Cuvee
2004 $59
Washington State
314 CAbernet Sauvignon, Badger Mountain 2008 $32
Columbia Valley, Washington State
9 CAbernet Sauvignon, Syzygy 2006 $65
Columbia Valley, Washington State

New York State
24 *CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX GRAPES 2007 $39
Bouke
North Fork Long Island
BEYOUND UNITED STATES
302 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & RHONE GRAPES
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
97 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Jacob’s Creek, St. Hugo 2004 $57
Coonawarra, Australia

RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon Blends
24 *CABERNET & BORDEAUX GRAPES, Bouke 2007 $39
North Fork Long Island

302 CABERNET & RHONE GRAPES, Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa

122 CARMENERE, CABERNET & SYRAH Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2003 $73
Maipo Valley, Chile

78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile

309 *Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2003 $59

25 *Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2004 $49

328 *Tuscany IGT, Altesino Palazzo Altesi 2004 $77

144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225

165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250

DESSERT WINE & CORDIALS
Port & Sherry
Sherry, Cream Pedro Romero 6 glass
Tawny Port, Quinta do Infantado 8 glass
Tawny Port, Royal Port 20 year 12 glass
Tawny Port, Graham’s 20 year 45 375 ml bottle
W Grahams Six-Grape 65 750 ml bottle
W LBV Royal Port 1998 65 750 ml bottle
W Port, Smith Woodhouse LBV 1992 55 750 ml bottle

Dessert Wine
183 Eiswein, Rudolf Muller 07 37 375 ml bottle
204 Ice Wine, Hunt Country 42 375 ml bottle
Late Harvest Riesling, Claar Cellars 07 9 glass
Late Harvest Torrontes, Santa Julia 06 6 glass
190 Monastrell, Alceno Dulce 01 49 375 ml bottle
192 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise J. Vidal Fluery Ampuis 04 49 375 ml bottle
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Domaine du Vieux Chene 05 8 glass
193 Sauternes, Bastor-La Montagne 03 39 375 ml bottle
Moscatel, Ochoa 06 8 glass
Moscatel, JP Vinhos 8 glass
172 Dolce Far Niente 03 127 375ml
181 Sauternes, Chateau Piada 01 80 750 ml bottle
195 Sauternes, Gilette 85 197 375 ml bottle
191 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1985 150 750 ml bottle
173 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1971 197 750 ml bottle

Flights of wine and spirits
Liquid Gold 11
Ochoa Moscatel, Muscat de Rivesaltes & Santa Julia Late Harvest Torrontes

Warwick Valley Cordial Flight, choose three 11
Black Currant, Bourbon Barrel Apple, Bartlett Pear or Sour Cherry

Around the World 12
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Royal 20 year Tawny Port, Cream Pedro Romero Sherry

Grand Marnier 8
Grand Marnier, Cinquantenaire 150 30
St. Germain (Elder flower) 8
Cointreau 8
Galliano 8
Knickers Irish Whiskey 6
Macadamia Nut Liqueur 8
Tia Maria 6
Tuaca 6
Chambord 8

Luxardo Amaretto 8
Drambuie 8
Blueberry Castelli 9
Wild Strawberry Fragolino 9
Belle de Brillet, Pear Cognac 8
Poli Moscato Grappa 10
Nardini Almond Grapa 10
Luxardo Sambuca 6
Kalani Coconut Liquer 6
Caprinatura Lemoncello 6

Hudson Valley Wine List from Aroma Thyme Bistro

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WHITE WINE HALF BOTTLES
Chardonnay, Dry Creek 2007 $27
Russian River Valley, California
*Chardonnay, Grgich Hills 2004 $40
Napa Valley, California
*VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 $28
Central Coast, California
SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Dry Creek 2007 $24
Sonoma County, California
*SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2006 $36 Napa Valley, California
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (NV) $45
Reims, France
Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) $25
Asti, Italy
RED WINE HALF BOTTLES
162 *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mills Vineyard 2006 $44
Napa Valley, California
*PINOT NOIR, Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 $39
Napa Valley, California
*PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2006 $47
Anderson Valley, California
CROZES-HERMITAGE, Jean Luc Colombo Les Fees Brunes 2005 $32
Rhone, France
146 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 $49
Napa Valley, California
*Cabernet Sauvignon, Ladera 2005 $39
Napa Valley, California
*Cabernet Sauvignon St. Supery 2004 $34
Napa Valley, California
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 $74
Napa Valley
ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine 2007 $36
Sonoma County, California
ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 $30
Santa Cruz, California
*ZINFANDEL, Grgich Hills 2005 $31
Napa Valley, California
*Zinfandel, Cline 2007 $17
California
*MERLOT, Lazio, Falesco Montiano 2003 $45
Lazio, Italy
116 Amarone, Allegrini 2003 $65
Valpolicella, Italy
150 Shiraz, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 $61
McLaren Vale, Australia

Sparkling, Champagne

CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Brand Brut NV Half Bottle $45
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV $65
Epernay, France
CHAMPAGNE, Benoit Lahaye Brut NV $65
Bouzy, France
CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Millesime 2000 $97
Epernay, France
CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne 1998 $225
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Krug, Brut 1995 $450
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Rose 1995 $975
Reims, France

Sparkling, Moscato

Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) Half Bottle $25
Asti, Italy

Sparkling, Proseco

PROSECCO, Zardetto NV Glass $10
Valdobbiadene, Italy
PROSECCO, Bellusi NV $32
Valdobiaddine, Italy
PROSECCO, Mionetto Organic NV $37
Valdobiaddine, Italy

Sparkling, Cava

CAVA, Cristalino Brut NV Glass $8
Spain
CAVA, Albet I Noya Brut NV $39
Penedes, Spain

WHITE WINES, Chardonnay

Chardonnay - Chardonnay is a white wine which can range from clean and crisp with a hint of varietal flavor to rich and complex oak-aged wines. Chardonnay typically balances fruit, acidity and texture. This varietal goes well with everything from fish and poultry to cheeses, spicy foods and nut sauces.

AMERICAN
H *CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $40
Napa Valley, California
500 CHARDONNAY, Picket Fence Russian River Valley 2006 $36
Sonoma County, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Truchard 2006 $62
Carneros, Napa Valley, California
184 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden 2004 $90
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
175 CHARDONNAY, Kistler, Les Noisetiers 2004 $97
Sonoma County, California

FRENCH
800 CHARDONNAY, Domaine Henri Delegrange, Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Burgundy, France 2007 $44
500 CHARDONNAY, Jean Paul Brun, Beaujolais Blanc 2007 $39
Beaujolais, France
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy France

Italian
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily, Italy
WHITE WINES, Italian

1100 Pinot Bianco blend, Vallarom Vadum Caesaris 2006 $32
Pinot Bianco 50%, Chardonnay 30%, Sauvigon Blanc 10%, Riesling 10%
Vallagarina, Italy

500 *ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2005 $49
Umbria

500 Gavi di Gavi, Laghibellina ‘Altius’ 2006 $45
Piemonte

800 Friulano, Gigante ‘Vigneto Storico’ 2007 $49
Friuli-Venezia Giulia

700 Kerner, Niklas 2007 $49
Alto Adige
WHITE WINES, Viognier

Viognier was a rare type of grape brought to Condrieu, on the northern Rhône, over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks or Romans. It was only planted in California a mere 20 years ago. It is now predominantly found in the Rhône valley and California. Viognier is extremely difficult to grow and therefore is only used by few vineyards. Viognier is becoming a favored white wine, as its depth of character and complexity is greater than the current white favorite, Chardonnay. Viognier is noted for spice, floral, citrus, apricot, apple and peach flavors. It typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit.
H *VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 Half Bottle $22
Central Coast, California
1100 *VIOGNIER, Cline 2007 $32
California
1100 *VIOGNIER, Illahe 2009 $45
Willamette Valley, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Riesling

Rieslings are white wines known for their floral perfume. Depending on where they're made, they can be crisp and bone-dry, full-bodied and spicy or luscious and sweet. The flavor is often of peaches, apricots, honey, and apples and pairs well with duck, pork, and roast vegetables.

800 Riesling, Buitenverwachting 2007 $29
Constantia, South Africa
800 *Riesling, Badger Mountain 2007 $29
Columbia Valley, Washington
700 Riesling, Piere Sparr 2008 $37
Alsace, France
800 * Riesling Semi-Dry, Dr. Frank 2007 $36
Finger Lakes
700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes, New York
800 *Riesling, Zind Humbrecht Turckheim 2004 $65
Alsace, France

WHITE WINES, Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer is a white grape that produces distinctive wines rich in spicy aromas and full flavors, ranging from dry to sweet. Smells and flavors of litchi nuts, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit, and honeysuckle come out of this varietal. It is often a popular choice for Asian cuisines and pork-based sausages.

WBG Gewurztraminer, Robertson Winery 2008 $32
Robertson Valley, S Africa
700 Gewurztraminer, Piere Sparr 2008 $37
Alsace, France
700 *Gewurztraminer, Resonance 2007 $52
Carlton District, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Our Favorites

1100 *TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $32
Abruzzo, Italy

1000 White Grenache, Menguante 2008 $36
Carinena, Spain

500 *ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2006 $49
Umbria, Italy

800 Marsanne & Roussanne, L’Archet Cuvee Occitane 2005 $45
Vin de Pays D’Oc

600 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $75 Rhone, France

WHITE WINES, Sake

Sake is, at its simplest, a concoction of rice, water, and mold. Because of this, the type of rice used, the purity of the water, and other basic quality standards make a huge difference in the type of sake created. The rice is often polished down, removing the surface imperfections. This polishing also removes fatty acids - some companies claim the more fatty acids removed, the less of a hangover the drinker gets.
WBG JUNMAI, SAKE, Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling 250ml $10
Japan
WBG NIGORI Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
Junmai, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
NIGORI GENSHU, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
Tokubetsu Honjozo, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
900 NIGORI Snow Beauty 300ml $19
Japan
900 NIGORI Murai Family, Genshu 720ml $43
Japan
900 JUNMAI Hakushika, Fresh & Light 300ml $19
Japan
WBG JUNMAI GINJO Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
900 JUNMAI GINJO Murai Family, Tanrei 720ml $45
Japan
900 JUNMAI DAIGINJO Hakushika 300ml $37
Japan

WHITE WINES, Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc has been used for centuries in France, and came to California in 1878. In the US it is sometimes called "Fumé Blanc", a name first coined by Robert Mondavi to play up its smoky flavors. The sales of the wine under this new name now exceed sales under the original name. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of sauvignon Blanc.
Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced flavors of a herbal variety, with grassy and apple flavors, plus olive and a soft, smoky flavor. They can be anything from sweet to dry, but are typically very light. Sauvignon Blancs tend to be crisp and acidic, helping the wine cut through heavy food flavors. It pairs well with seafood and chicken. It will stand up to thick sauces and stews. And is great cocktail wine.

United States
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $36 Napa Valley, California
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Santa Barbara Winery 2007 $34
Santa Ynez Valley, California

OTHER REGIONS
500 SAUVIGNON BLANc, Les Tuileries 2008 $32
Bordeaux, France
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Alpataco 2008 $39
Patagonia, Argentina
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Amayna 2008 $39
Leyda Valley, San Antonio, Chile
600 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Brancott Conders Forest 2007 $57
Marlborough, New Zealand

WHITE WINES, Picpoul

Piquepoul or Picpoul is a variety of wine grape grown primarily in the Rhone Valley and Languedoc regions of France. It exists both in dark-skinned (Piquepoul noir) and light-skinned (Piquepoul blanc) versions, as well as a very little grown Piquepoul gris. Piquepoul blanc is the most common of the Piquepouls, with 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) cultivated in France in 2000, and an increasing trend.
Picpoul de Pinet is a designation or cru which may be used within the Languedoc appellation for white wines made exclusively from Piquepoul blanc in the communes Pinet, Mèze, Florenzac, Castelnau-de-Guers, Montagnac and Pomérols.
The wines are green-gold in colour, full-bodied, and show lemon flavours. Modernization of the winemaking has led to increased interest in these wine.

1100 poul de Pinet, Domaine Des Cadastres 2009 $37
Languedoc, France

*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

WHITE WINES, New York State

1100 *Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Sauvignon Blanc White Blend
Bouke 2008 $39
North Fork Long Island

800 *Rkastsiteli, Dr Frank 2008 $36
Finger Lakes

800 *Semi-Dry Riesling, Dr. Frank 2007 $36
Finger Lakes

700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes

700 *AWOSTING WHITE, Whitecliff Vineyard NV $32 Hudson River Region

1000 *Estate White Tail (Sparkling), Basha Kill Vineyards 2009 $35 Hudson River Region

Valvin Muscat is a hybrid grape variety for use in white wine production. It was developed by grape breeder Bruce Reisch at the Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station and released on July 7, 2006. Valvin muscat is the result of a cross between Muscat Ottonel (vitis vinifera) and hybrid Muscat du Moulin (Couderc 299-35). It has distinct muscat grape characteristics. If you like dry Gewürztraminer, Muscat or Torrontes then you will love Valvin Muscat.

800 *Valvin Muscat, Hunt Country 2008 $34
Finger Lakes, New York

ROSE WINES

1100 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, *Bouke, 2008 $39
Long Island, New York
RED WINES, French Bordeaux

The region of Bordeaux, France is the largest region of quality wine growing in the world. Bordeaux is made up of five main districts - Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes. While Medoc and the entire region are best known for their reds ("Clarets"), white wines also have their place. Graves creates dry whites, and Sauternes is known for its sweet whites.
When people just say "Bordeaux wine", they typically mean the classic red blend. The red Bordeaux are created with Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The color tends to be a garnet/ruby shade. The flavor is typically intense varying between powerful to light and racy, with blackberry, black currant, oak derived vanilla, and other notes.

71 PESSAC-LEOGNAN, Chateau de Cruzeau 2003 $49
73 HAUT-MEDOC, Chateau d’Arcins 2005 $49
130 LISTRAC-MEDOC, Chateau Clarke 2003 $59
70 PAUILLAC, Chateau Pibran 2004 $60
72 PAUILLAC, Les Tourelles de Longueville 2004 $65
74 ST-EMILION, Chateau Petit-Figeac 2004 $75

RED WINES, French Burgundy

Burgundy is known as Bourgogne in France, and has a long history in winemaking. Each sub-region of Burgundy is so different from each other that it is hard to address the region as a whole, and to make any sweeping generalities. The flinty, classic Chablis flavor is made solely with Chardonnay grapes, while the freshness of Beaujolais Nouveau comes from the fruity Gamay. From the Cote D’Or (golden slope) comes the worlds most famous and expensive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

151 Volnay-Santenots, Thierry et Pascale Matrot 2003 $67
153 Chambolle-Musigny ,Vincent Giradin, Vieilles Vignes 2003 $87
201 POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005 $90
152 Savigny Les Beaune, Bruno Clair Premier Cru 2002 $108
200 Gevrey Chambertin, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers 2005 $150
110 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2004 $210
121 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2005 $295
RED WINES, French Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf du Pape: The Châteauneuf du Pape is the most famous Côtes du Rhône wine. The "Coteaux" (slope) of Châteauneuf du Pape is lie between the towns of Orange and Avignon , in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Provence. The Popes used to have their summer residence in Châteauneuf du Pape. The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache and up to 11 other varietals. Mostly Red wines, they tend to be powerful and richly colored.
112 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $155
145 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2005 $165

RHONE
H CROZES-HERMITAGE, Jean Luc Colombo Les Fees Brunes 2005 Half Bottle $32

RED WINES, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers
The Rhone Rangers are a group of winemakers who promote the use of grape varieties from the Rhône Valley in the south of France. They are mostly based in the Central Coast of California and are now organized into a not-for-profit organization for the promotion of wines containing at least 75% of the 22 Rhône grape varieties.
330 SYRAH, Carignan, GRENACHE, Mourvedre & CINSAULT 2007 $35
Domaine De La Brillane
Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone

19 SYRAH, GRENACHE & CINSAULT, Chemin Moscow 2004 $45
Vin de Pays D’ oc, France

7 *Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre, Cline Cashmere 2007 $47
California

3 SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2001 $67
California

115 *SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 1993 $97
California

302 RHONE GRAPES & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South African

RED WINES, Italian Tuscany

Chianti comes from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti, although some other areas are using the name on their labels. Chianti was first identified as a wine in the 13th century. Its primary red grapes are Sangiovese and Canaiolo.

317 CHIANTI Colli Senesi DOCG, Vitanza 2006 $39
329 CHIANTI Rufina DOCG, Renzo Mazi 2008 $32
2 CHIANTI Classico DOCG Villa di Geggiano Riserva 2004 $65
56 CHIANTI Classico DOCG, Villa Caffagio 1997 1.5 Liter $99

Brunello is a wine that is made with the Brunello clone of the sangiovese grape, a classic grape of Italy. Brunello wines are aged in oak and often need to age for a while to soften those tannins. There are three types of Brunello wines: Rosso di Montalcino,  Brunello di Montalcino  & Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
124 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Belpoggio 2001 $89
Montalcino, Italy
137 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Caparzo 2003 $96
Montalcino, Italy
136 *BRUNELLO DOCG, La Magia Reserva 1999 $109
Montalcino, Italy
113 BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi Summus 2003 $139
Montalcino, Italy

RED WINES, Italian Umbria

Sagrantino is grape varietal that grows only around the hilltop town of Montefalco. In fact, it is grown nowhere else in the world (although lately there have been some experiments with it in Tuscany). Its origins are mysterious. Whether the grape is indigenous to the area or not is up for debate. Some theorize that it was brought to Umbria by the Greeks, while others say it was brought by the Franciscan (French) friars. Another theory has St. Francis of Assisi bringing it from the Middle East to be used as a sacramental wine. Among the wine cognoscenti though, it is now Umbrian at its soul.

81 Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Guado Alle Chiavi 2004 $65
31 *Umbria IGT, Falesco Vitiano (Cabernet, Sangiovese & Merlot) 2007 $29
RED WINES, Italian Tuscany

Super Tuscans
The term "Super Tuscan" describes any Tuscan red wine that does not adhere to traditional blending laws for the region. For example, Chianti Classico wines are made from a blend of grapes with Sangiovese as the dominant varietal in the blend. Super Tuscans often use other grapes, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, making them ineligible for DOC(G) classification under the traditional rules.
In the 1970s Piero Antinori, whose family had been making wine for more than 600 years, decided to make a richer wine by eliminating the white grapes from the Chianti blend, and instead adding Bordeaux varietals (namely, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). He was inspired by a little-known (at the time) Cabernet Sauvignon made by relatives called Sassicaia, which openly flouted the rules set down for traditional wines in Tuscany. The result was the first Super Tuscan, which he named Tignanello, after the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Other winemakers started experimenting with Super Tuscan blends of their own shortly thereafter.
Because these wines did not conform to strict DOC(G) classifications, they were initially labeled as vino da tavola, meaning "table wine," a term ordinarily reserved for lower quality wines. The creation of the Indicazione Geografica Tipica IGT a category (technically indicating a level of quality between vino da tavola and DOCG) helped bring Super Tuscans "back into the fold" from a regulatory standpoint.

309 *Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2003 $59
25 *Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2004 $49
328 *Tuscany IGT, Altesino Palazzo Altesi 2004 $77
144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225
165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250

141 Tuscany IGT, Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve 2004 $125
100% Sangiovese di Lamole (a naturally low yielding clone of Sangiovese) from 70 year-old vines grown at 1,350 feet above sea level with west-southwest exposure. The juice is macerated with the skins for approximately 12 days. Daily manual punch-downs ensure greater concentration of flavor and tannins. The wine is aged in Allier, Vosges, Nevers and American oak barriques for 12 months, and refined in bottle for six months.

12 *Sangiovese Brunello, Cereghino-Smith Genoa Reserve 2008 $37
Grapes from Amador Co California, vinified in Hudson ValleyRED WINES, Italian Piedmont

Barolo is a section of Piedmont, Italy, southwest of Alba. While wine in Italy is timeless, Barolo came about in the 1800s when the Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Falletti started making wine out of Nebbiolo grapes. Nowadays, there are 3,000 acres of Nebbiolo producers in the towns of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, and Serralunga d'Alba.

142 BAROLO DOCG, Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 1999 $210
106 BAROLO DOCG, Vietti Ravera 2000Magnum $550

Dolcetto is a black wine grape variety widely grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. The name means "little sweet one," though it is nearly always a dry wine. Dolcetto wines can be tannic and fruit driven with moderate levels of acidity.

30 Dolcetto D’ALBA DOC, Enzo Boglietti 2007 $39

RED WINES, Italian Abruzzo

Montepulciano is the name of a red grape that is planted in central Italy.
82 *Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC, Valle Reale San Calisto 2005 $57

RED WINES, Italian Veneto

Amarone della Valpolicella, or Amarone for short, is created in the Venetian region of Italy. Originally there was only one legal region, or DOC, for the Valpolicella name. These wines are made with the Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Two sub-groups emerged, though - recioto, which is a sweet dessert wine, and Amarone, which is a dry red wine with great body.
Both recioto and Amarone are made with grapes that have been dried on racks, bringing out their flavors. In 1991 these two were granted their own DOCs. The land area encompassed by these three DOCs is the same, but the types of wine are quite different.

116 DELLA VALPOLICELLO DOC, Allegrini Amarone 2000 Half Bottle $65
Valpolicella, Italy

RED WINES, Italian Apulia

17 Negroamaro Salento IGT, Tormaresca Masseria Maime 2003 $47
Salento, Italy
RED WINES, Spain

Tempranillo is a variety of black grape widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. It is the main grape used in Rioja, and is often referred to as Spain's "noble grape". Its name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes.

Tempranillo wines can be consumed young, but the most expensive ones are aged for several years in oak barrels. The wines are ruby red in color, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb.

21 Tempranillo, Menguante 2007 $36
Carinen, Spain

Priorat is a county in Catalonia, Spain. "Priorat històric," produces the famous and prestigious wine of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. Wines from elsewhere in the county are denominated as Montsant.
GENACHE, CARIGNAN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH & MERLOT

313 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Salanques 2005 $75
Priorat, Spain
171 PRIORAT, Rotllan Torra, Tirant 2003 $180
Priorat, Spain
120 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Costers de Vinyes Velles 2005 $180
Priorat, Spain

The Jumilla wine region is situated in the province of Murica and Albacete and covers an area of 30,000 hectares. The Jumilla wine region consists of 44 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 26 million liter of wine annually.

301 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2004 $77 Jumilla, Spain
322 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2005 $87 Jumilla, Spain

BOBAL
20 Bobal, Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2005 $77
Finca Terrerazo, Spain

Mencia
31 Mencia, Abad Dom Bueno 2007 $37
Bierzo, Spain
RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is the name of both the grape and the wine it produces. Cabernet is known as one of the world's finest red wines, with its depth of complexity and richness of flavour. Other names for this grape and wine are Petit Cabernet, Petit Vidure and Vidure, and in Italy, Uva Francese.
Cabernet is grown all over the world - South America; Australia; Lebanon; Long Island, NY; Northern California; and of course France. The grape is very durable and adapts to various climates well. The two areas of Bordeaux, France that use this grape - Médoc and Graves - have only grown it since the 18th century.

California State
NAPA VALLEY
H *CAbernet Sauvignon, St. Supery 2004 Half Bottle $34
H *Cabernet Sauvignon, Ladera 2005 Half Bottle $39
154 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 Half Bottle $49
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 Half Bottle $74
194 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District 2003 $65
180 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Forman 2005 $137
111 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pine Ridge Oakville 2002 $140
176 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Axios 2001 $195
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stone Hedge 1997 5 Liter $450

Alexander VAlley
156 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Silver Oak 2004 $127
North Coast
55 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Bonterra 1997 3 Liter $140
SANTA CRUZ
26 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mount Eden Vineyards, Saratoga Cuvee
2004 $59
washington state
314 CAbernet Sauvignon, Badger Mountain 2008 $32
Columbia Valley, Washington State
9 CAbernet Sauvignon, Syzygy 2006 $65
Columbia Valley, Washington State

New York STATE
24 *CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX GRAPES 2007 $39
Bouke
Long Island
BEYOUND UNITED STATES
302 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & RHONE GRAPES
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
97 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Jacob’s Creek, St. Hugo 2004 $57
Coonawarra, Australia

RED WINES, Malbec

Malbec is a red grape that is popular in Argentina and Chile. While it was once grown in Bordeaux, it use has declined in recent times. This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. In Argentina it is almost the most-planted red grape, and is the third most planted in Chile.
Malbec goes well with pizza, pasta, roast and grilled meats such as chicken, beef or turkey. Malbec can be aged for up to 5 years typically

27 MALBEC, Domaine Jean Bousquet 2008 $35
Tupungato Valley , Mendoza, Argentina

RED WINES, Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire.
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets.

77 *CABERNET FRANC, Whitecliff Vineyard Estate Bottled 2008 $37
Hudson River Region, New York
330 CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007 $39
Bourgeil, France

RED WINES, Merlot

Merlot is the name of a red grape which traces its ancestry to the biturica variety. This was brought to France in the first century. The "Merlot" grape was not named as a distinct variety until the 1800s. It is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal.
Not quite as harsh as other reds, merlot has less tannin than a Cabernet and can therefore be drunk earlier. It is mellow but still complex, a bit chewy. Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, and orange. It is a perfect match for beef and other medium-heavy dishes. Try some with a rich, red pasta dish, or even a heavy chicken dish. Merlot is also an excellent compliment to chocolate.

138 *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2001 Half Bottle $45
Lazio, Italy
H *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2003 Half Bottle $37
Lazio, Italy
303 *merlot, Badger Mountain 2008 $32
Columbia Valley, Washington State
80 MERLOT, Freemark Abbey 2005 $47
Napa Valley, California
29 MERLOT, Havens 2005 $52
Napa Valley, California

11 Merlot with Petite Verdot & Cabernet Franc
Paumanok Festival Red 2008 $39
North Fork, Long Island

RED WINES, Pinot Noir

It was only recently, in the early 1990s, that Pinot Noir began to be grown in quantity in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Pinot Noir grows best in cool climates. It is known as an extremely difficult grape to grow and to make into wine.

A Pinot Noir's color can be any of a range of colors - from cherry red to purple-red and even brown as the wine ages. Typical flavors include earth, leather, vanilla (from the oak), and jam ... the fruity flavors of the jam often taste like raspberry, strawberry, and plum.

Pinot is the great alternative red because it is both light in body and full flavored. Pinot Noir can go well with almost anything, salmon, pasta, beef & game. While some pinot noirs are meant to be drunk immediately, a fine Pinot Noir can easily age for 10 years or more.

H *PINOT NOIR Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 Half Bottle $39
Napa Valley, California
162 *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mills Vineyard 2006 Half Bottle $44
Napa Valley, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005 Half Bottle $47
Anderson Valley, California
14 *PINOT NOIR, Millbrook 2007 $42
New York State
15 PINOT NOIR, Tohu 2006 $45
Marlborough, New Zealand
4 PINOT NOIR, Belle Pente 2007 $63
Dundee Hills, Oregon
320 PINOT NOIR, Row Eleven 2005 $63
Santa Maria Valley, California
332 *PINOT NOIR, Illahe 2008 $65
Willamette Valley, Oregon
307 *PINOT NOIR, Elke, Donnelly Creek Vineyard 2006 $65
Anderson Valey, California
163 PINOT NOIR, Hamilton Russel 2007 $77
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa
324 PINOT NOIR, Kynsi Stone Corral Vineyard 2003 $52
Edna Valley, California

More PINOT NOIR located under the Burgundy category
RED WINES, Shiraz/Syrah

Shiraz and Syrah are both names for the same red wine grape. This grape is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, a different red wine grape grown mostly in California.

The Shiraz / Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and many countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. Shiraz is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia. Now that Shiraz has become well known and popular, some wineries in the US who are making an "Australian style wine" with this grape are calling their wines Shiraz as well.

Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods.

150 SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 Half Bottle $61
McLauren Vale, Australia
327 Syrah, La Fond 2005 $36
Santa Rita Hills, California
5 *Syrah, Turnbull, Oakville Estate 2003 $59
Napa Valley, California
155 Syrah, A Donkey and Goat, Vidmar Vineyard 2004 $63
Yorkville Highlands, California
161 Syrah, Jade Mountain, Paras Vineyard 1999 $68
Mt. Veeder, California
123 Syrah, Foxen, Williamson-Dore Vineyard 2004 $72
Santa Inez Valley, California
216 SHIRAZ, Hently Farm, The Beauty 2005 $120
Barossa, Australia
101 *Syrah, Pax, Adler’s Spring 2004 $180
Mendocino, California
103 SHIRAZ, Clos Otto 2005 $180
Barossa Valley, Australia
105 SHIRAZ, Torbreck, Runrig 2005 $295
Barossa Valley

78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile
RED WINES, Zinfandel
Red Zinfandel is an "American Classic" wine. It was even originally thought to be made of native Californian grapes. Research has now shown that the zinfandel grape originated in Italy, but this wine is now primarily grown in California. Zinfandel grows its best in cool, coastal locations.
The color of a zinfandel wine is deep red, bordering on black. Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor - berries or dark cherries are often the taste range. Zinfandel goes well with "typical American" food - pizza, burgers, etc. It's hearty enough to match up with thick red sauces.
H *Zinfandel, Cline 2007 Half Bottle $17
California
H Zinfandel, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 Half Bottle $30
Santa Cruz, California
H *Zinfandel, Ggrich Hills 2005 Half Bottle $31
Napa Valley, California
H Zinfandel, Seghesio Old Vine 2005 Half Bottle $36
Sonoma County, California
6 Zinfandel, Steelhead Dry Creek Valley 2006 $39
Sonoma, California
331 ZInfandeL, Peachy Caynon Westside 2008 $39
Paso Roble, California
12 *Zinfandel, Cline Live Oak 2007 $57
Contra Costa County, California
75 *Zinfandel, Coturri Chauvet Vineyards 2005 $65
Sonoma Valley, California
212 *Zinfandel, Chateau Potelle, VGS 2004 $68
Mt. Veeder, Napa, California
316 *Zinfandel, Davis Family 2006 $75
Russian River Valley, California

RED WINES, Petite Sirah
The Petite Sirah grape creates a rich red wine. The Petite Sirah grape is separate from the Sirah / Shiraz grape even though the names are similar. The Petite Sirah grape is descended from the Duriff Rhone grape of France. For most of its history, Petite Sirah was only used to blend into other wines. The grape gained a lot of attention in the 1970s because of the general red wine push, and because of its full, tannic taste.
Petite Sirah is predominantly planted in California, where it does well. Petites are anything but petite - they tend to be big, strong, muscular, and, well, purple.
Typical flavors include plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper. The wine tends to go well with stronger meats - game, beef, lamb, and spicy sauces. Petite Sirah can be drunk fresh from the bottle or aged for a more mellow flavor - its high tannin content makes long aging worthwhile.
79 *PETITE SIRAH, Cereghino-Smith 2008 $47
Lodi, California grapes, vinified in the Hudson Valley
84 PETITE SIRAH, Elyse Rutherford 2006 $56
Napa Valley, California

RED WINES, Carmenere
The Carménère grape is a wine grape variety originally planted in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, where it was used to produce deep red wines and occasionally used for blending purposes in the same manner as Petit Verdot.
Carménère wine has a deep red color and aromas found in red fruits, spices and berries. The tannins are gentler and softer than hose in Cabernet Sauvignon and it is a medium body wine.
122 CARMENERE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON & SYRAH (Bio-Dynamic Grapes)
Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2003 $73
Maipo Valley, Chile

DESSERT WINE & CORDIALS
Port & Sherry
Sherry, Cream Pedro Romero 6 glass
Tawny Port, Quinta do Infantado 8 glass
Tawny Port, Royal Port 20 year 12 glass
Tawny Port, Graham’s 20 year 45 375 ml bottle
W Grahams Six-Grape 65 750 ml bottle
W LBV Royal Port 1998 65 750 ml bottle
W Port, Smith Woodhouse LBV 1992 55 750 ml bottle

Dessert Wine
183 Ice Wine, Wagner Vineyards Riesling 01 47 375 ml bottle
183 Eiswein, Rudolf Muller 07 37 375 ml bottle
204 Ice Wine, Hunt Country 42 375 ml bottle
Late Harvest Riesling, Claar Cellars 07 9 glass
Late Harvest Torrontes, Santa Julia 06 6 glass
190 Monastrell, Alceno Dulce 01 49 375 ml bottle
192 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise J. Vidal Fluery Ampuis 04 49 375 ml bottle
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Domaine du Vieux Chene 05 8 glass
193 Sauternes, Bastor-La Montagne 03 39 375 ml bottle
Moscatel, Ochoa 06 8 glass
Moscatel, JP Vinhos 8 glass
172 Dolce Far Niente 03 127 375ml
181 Sauternes, Chateau Piada 01 80 750 ml bottle
195 Sauternes, Gilette 85 197 375 ml bottle
191 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1985 150 750 ml bottle
173 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1971 197 750 ml bottle

Flights of wine and spirits
Liquid Gold 11
Ochoa Moscatel, Muscat de Rivesaltes & Santa Julia Late Harvest Torrontes

Warwick Valley Cordial Flight, choose three 11
Black Currant, Bourbon Barrel Apple, Bartlett Pear or Sour Cherry

Around the World 12
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Royal 20 year Tawny Port, Cream Pedro Romero Sherry

Grand Marnier 8
Grand Marnier, Cinquantenaire 150 30
St. Germain (Elder flower) 8
Cointreau 8
Galliano 8
Knickers Irish Whiskey 6
Macadamia Nut Liqueur 8
Tia Maria 6
Tuaca 6
Chambord 8

Luxardo Amaretto 8
Drambuie 8
Blueberry Castelli 9
Wild Strawberry Fragolino 9
Belle de Brillet, Pear Cognac 8
Poli Moscato Grappa 10
Nardini Almond Grapa 10
Luxardo Sambuca 6
Kalani Coconut Liquer 6
Caprinatura Lemoncello 6

Single Malt SCOTCH WHISKEY

Islay is an island off the west coast. Traditional Islay malt whiskies are intensely smoky and pungent in character with a distinctive iodine or medicinal tang that is said to come from sea salt permeating the local peat that is used to dry the barley malt.

BruichLaddich 3D3 The Norrie Cambell Tribute 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old “Torrey Pines” Chateau Latour Cask 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old Sauterne Cask 16
Bruichladdich Rocks 9
BruichLaddich Waves 9
Bruichladdich Organic 11
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 18
Lagavulin 16 Year Old 12

The Highlands consist of the portion of Scotland north of a line from Dundee on the North Sea coast in the east to Greenock on the Irish Sea in the west, including all of the islands off the mainland except for Islay. Highland malt whiskies cover a broad spectrum of styles. They are generally aromatic, smooth and medium bodied, with palates that range from lushly complex to floral delicacy. The subregions of the Highlands include Speyside; the North, East and West Highlands; the Orkney Isles; and the Western Islands (Arran, Jura, Mull, and Skye)

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old 10
Glenmorange 10 Year Old 10
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old 9
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old, French Oak Reserve 14
Glengoyne 10 Year Old 9
The Macallan 12 Year Old 10
The Macallan 18 Year Old 24
The Speyside 12 Year Old 10

West Highland
Oban 14 Year Old 12
Speyside
The Benriach 12 Year Old 9
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old 14
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 16
The Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder’s Reserve 9
The Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood 11
The Balvenie 15 Year Old 13

SCOTCH WHISKEY

Independent Merchant Bottlings
Before the present-day revival in popularity of single malt Scotch whiskies, a number of the 100 or so malt whisky distilleries did not bother to bottle their own product. Almost all of their production would be sold to blenders, directly or through brokers. The one exception to this rule was the relative handful of casks from each season_s production that would be sold to independent retail merchants or bottlers who would mature the whisky on their own, then at an age of their own choosing, bottle and sell them to the public. This commercial tradition was more prevalent before the rise of supermarket and discount liquor chains, but a handful of independent bottlers remain in Scotland. The best known of these are Cadenhead, Gordon & McPhail, and The Malt Whiskey Society. These merchant bottlings can offer interesting variations on official distillery bottlings.

Longmorn-Glenlivet 1968 Cask Strength 35 Year Old 30 Highland
BruichLaddich 1990 Cask Strength 14 Year Old 18 Islay
Coal Ila 1991 Un-Chillfiltered 15 Year Old Matured in Hogs Head, 654 bottles made. 14 Islay
Glenlivet 1985 20 Years Old Matured in Hogshead, bottle number 33 of 221 24 Speyside

BLENDED MALT SCOTCH

Black Bottle 10 Year Old A blend of all 11 distilleries in Islay consisting of single malts. 9 Islay
Islay Mist 17 Year Old contains majority Laphroiag 18 Islay
King’s Crest 25 Year Old Blend of 25 year Glenlivet & 27 year North of Scotland 35
Johnnie Walker Red 7
Johnnie Walker Black 12 Year Old 9
Johnnie Walker Green 15 Year Old 15
Johnnie Walker Blue “Rarest Blend” 35
BOURBON

Bourbon Whisky must contain a minimum of 51% corn, be produced in the United States, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels, although in practice virtually all straight whiskies are aged at least four years. Any Bourbon, or any other domestic or imported whiskey, for that matter, that has been aged less than four years must contain an age statement on the label. Small Batch Bourbons are bourbons that bottled from a small group of specially selected barrels that are blended together. It should be noted though that each distiller has their own interpretation of what constitutes a "small batch." Single Barrel Bourbon is Bourbon from one specifically chosen cask.
The Taste: Flavor descriptors such as toffee, pralines, vanilla, and dried fruit to describe the initial rush of flavors in a good, well-aged Bourbon. The charred oak barrels give Bourbon a distinctive spicy oak firmness that is unique to American whiskeys.

Johnny Drum 7

Hirsch 9

Evan Williams, Single Barrel 1995 7

Noah’s Mill 12

Rowan’s Creek 12

Old Pogue, Master’s Select 9

Willet Single Barrel 9

Buffalo Trace 9

Pricard’s Double Barreled 14

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 12

Hudson Baby Bourbon 12
American RYE WHISKY
Rye Whisky must contain a minimum of 51% rye grain, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels. A small amount of straight Rye whiskey is bottled and marketed, but most of the industry production is blended into other whiskies to give them additional character and structure. Canadians frequently refer to their whisky as "Rye," though it is in fact made primarily from corn or wheat.
The Taste: While the best Bourbon is known for a creamy, caramel-like palate, the best Rye whiskey makes its presence known with a spicy, grainy, hard-edged firmness that is distinctive and unique. Usually very dry, with notes of walnut, toasted grain, and black pepper, straight rye has a bold assertive character that has earned it a small but dedicated following among discerning whiskey fans.
Hudson Manhattan Rye 12

American Whisky

Blended American Whiskey is required to contain at least 20% straight whiskey; with the balance being unaged neutral spirit or, in a few cases, high-proof light whiskey. It has a general whiskey flavor profile (most closely resembling Bourbon), but lacks any defining taste characteristic.

SINGLE MALT American WHISKY
St. George Lot 3 11 Alameda CA
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey 9 Colorado

BLENDED American MALT WHISKY

Hudson New York Corn Whiskey 8
Hudson New York Whiskey 12

Canadian Whisky
Canadian whiskies, as with their American cousins, originated on the farm. These early whiskies were made primarily from rye. In time most Canadian distillers turned to corn, wheat, and other grains, but Canadians continue to refer to their whisky as "Rye" even though the mash bill for most Canadian Whisky is now predominantly a mix of corn, wheat, and barley, with only a modest perportion of rye for flavor, which results in a lighter-bodied spirit.
Pendelton 10 Year Old Hood Distillers 9

RUM
Rum, and its fraternal twin, cane spirit, are made by distilling fermented sugar and water. This sugar comes from the sugar cane and is fermented from cane juice, concentrated cane juice, or molasses. Molasses is the sweet, sticky residue that remains after sugar cane juice is boiled and the crystallized sugar is extracted.

Most Rum is made from molasses. Molasses is over 50% sugar, but it also contains significant amounts of minerals and other trace elements, which can contribute to the final flavor. Rums made from cane juice, primarily on Haiti and Martinique, have a naturally smooth palate.

Classifications of Rum
White Rums are generally light-bodied (although there are a few heavy-bodied White Rums in the French islands). They are usually clear and have a very subtle flavor profile. If they are aged in oak casks to create a smooth palate they are then usually filtered to remove any color. White Rums are primarily used as mixers and blend particularly well with fruit flavors.
Golden Rums, also known as Amber Rums, are generally medium-bodied. Most have spent several years aging in oak casks, which give them smooth, mellow palates.
Dark Rums are traditionally full-bodied, rich, caramel-dominated Rums. The best are produced mostly from pot stills and frequently aged in oak casks for extended periods. The richest of these Rums are consumed straight up.
Spiced Rums can be white, golden, or dark Rums. They are infused with spices or fruit flavors. Rum punches (such as planter_s punch) are blends of Rum and fruit juices that are very popular in the Caribbean.
Rogue White 8 Oregon
Rogue Dark 8 Oregon
Rogue Hazelnut 8 Oregon
Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy 8

Barbados produces light, sweetish Rums from both pot and column stills. Rum distillation began here and the Mount Gay Distillery, dating from 1663, is probably the oldest operating Rum producer in the world.
Doorly’s 8 Barbados
Plantation, Grande Reserve 8 Barbados

Martinique is a French island with the largest number of distilleries in the Eastern Caribbean. Both pot and column stills are used. These Rums are frequently aged in used French brandy casks for a minimum of three years. Rhum vieux (aged Rum) is frequently compared to high-quality French brandies.
Saint James 8 Martinque
Clement VSOP 8 Martinque
Homere Clement 18 Martinque

Guyana is justly famous for its rich, heavy Demerara Rums, named for a local river, which are produced from both pot and column stills. Demerara Rums can be aged for extended periods (25-year-old varieties are on the market) and are frequently used for blending with lighter Rums from other regions.
El Dorado, 21 Year Special Reserve 16 Guyuna

Brazil produces vast quantities of mostly light Rums from column stills with unaged cane spirit called Cachaça (ca·sha·sa) the best-known example.
Pitu Silver 8 Brazil
Velho Barreiro Barrel Aged 10 BrazilCOGNAC

Cognac named after the town of Cognac in France, is the most famous variety of brandy, produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime.
According to French Law, in order to bear the name, Cognac must meet strict legal requirements, ensuring that the 300-year old production process remains unchanged. It must be made from at least 90% Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche or Colombard grapes, although of these, Ugni Blanc, known locally as Saint-Emilion, is the variety most used today by some way. It must be distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tronçais.

Bowen XO 18
Kelt Tour du Monde VSOP 12
Kelt Tour du Monde XO 24

Germain-Robin, based in Ukiah, California, is one of the highest rated alembic brandy makers in the world. The distillery was founded in 1982 by Ansley J. Coale, a local rancher, and Hubert Germain-Robin, a native of Cognac, France. Coale, a former Princeton professor of ancient history, had bought 2,000 acres (809 ha) of farmland outside of Ukiah, named Eagle Ridge Ranch, in 1973. By chance, one day in 1981 he picked up Germain-Robin, who was hitchhiking throughout California in search of a location to make brandy. Germain-Robin came from a family that had been making cognac under the name Jules Robin & Company, but had recently sold the business to Martell, prompting Germain-Robin to leave. Ronald Reagan was an aficionado of Germain-Robin brandies and reserved a number of barrels for the White House, which he served as a matter of national pride to visiting dignitaries such as Michael Gorbachev and François Mitterrand

Germain Robin XO Barrel Select, Alambic Brandy 16
Germain Robin Shareholders, Alambic Brandy 20

ARMAGNAC
Armagnac is a distinctive kind of brandy or eau de vie produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France. It is distilled from wine usually made from a blend of grapes including Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Baco 22A, using column stills rather than the pot stills used in the production of Cognac. The resulting spirit is then aged in oak barrels before release. Production is overseen by INAO and the Bureau National Interprofessionel de l'Armagnac
Armagnac was one of the first areas in France to begin distilling spirits, but the brandies produced have a lower profile than those from Cognac and the overall volume of production is far smaller. In addition they are for the most part made and sold by small producers, whereas in Cognac production is dominated by big-name brands

Armagnac, Cles des Ducs VSOP 10
St. Aubin, Kelt Tour du Monde 12
De Montal VSOP 12
Marie Duffau, Hors d’Age 10

ABSINTHE

Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic (45%-90% ABV), anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, also called "wormwood." Absinthe is typically of a natural green color but is also produced in both clear and artificially colored styles. It is often called "the Green Fairy."
Although it is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, absinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor. Absinthe is unusual among spirits in that it is bottled at a high proof but is normally diluted with water when it is drunk.
Absinthe originated in Switzerland. However, it is better known for its popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Due in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Aleister Crowley were all notorious "bad men" of that day who were (or were thought to be) devotees of the Green Fairy.
Absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug. The chemical thujone, present in small quantities, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915 absinthe had been banned in the United States and in most European countries except the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although absinthe was vilified, no evidence has shown it to be any more dangerous than ordinary liquor. Its psychoactive properties, apart from those of ethanol, have been much exaggerated.
A revival of absinthe began in the 1990s, when countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale. As of February 2008, nearly 200 brands of absinthe were being produced in a dozen countries, most notably France, Switzerland, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

St. George (Bistro Best Seller) 12 California
Delaware Phoenix Walton Meadow (Italian Wormwood) 12 New York
Delaware Phoenix Meadow of Love (Virginia Wormwood) 12 New York
Vodka

Aroma Thyme Bistro has made a patriotic choice to on our vodka menu. We personally feel that craft American vodka is some of the best in the world. And since vodka can come from anywhere, unlike Cognac & Scotch etc…, we know you will be surprised with our American selections.

Please find the miles to Aroma Thyme to help you support more local choices

Vodka Miles from Aroma Thyme
Heart of the Hudson 23 miles
L.I.V. Long Island Estate Potato 162 miles
Sunshine Mountain Distillers Green Mountain 277 miles
Boyd & Blair Potato 305 miles
Crop Organic Tomato 1,021 miles
Prairie Organic Corn 1,088 miles
360 Eco Luxury Vodka 1,262 miles
Tito’s Handmade 1,794 miles
Charbay Pomegranate 2,714 miles
Charbay Meyer Lemon 2,714 miles
Charbay Blood Orange 2,714 miles
Charbay Green Tea 2,714 miles
Modern Spirits Celery Peppercorn 2,786 miles
Square One 2,908 miles
Square One Cucumber 2,908 miles
Hanger One 2,918 miles
Hanger One Spiced Pear 2,918 miles
Hanger One Madarin Orange 2,918 miles
Hanger One Kafir Lime 2,918 miles
Hanger One Budha’s Hand Citron 2,918 mile
Gin

Gin and its Lowlands cousin Genever (Jenever in Belgium) are white spirits that are flavored with juniper berries and so-called botanicals (a varied assortment of herbs and spices). The spirit base of Gin is primarily grain (usually wheat or rye), which results in a light-bodied spirit.
London Dry Gin is the dominant English style of Gin. As a style it lends itself particularly well to mixing. London Dry Gin is the dominant Gin style in the United Kingdom, former British colonies, the United States, and Spain.
Plymouth Gin is relatively full-bodied (when compared to London Dry Gin). It is clear, slightly fruity, and very aromatic. Originally the local Gin style of the English Channel port of Plymouth, modern Plymouth Gin is nowadays made only by one distillery in Plymouth, Coates & Co., which also controls the right to the term Plymouth Gin.
Genever is made primarily from "malt wine" (a mixture of malted barley, wheat, corn, and rye), which produces a fuller-bodied spirit similar to raw malt whisky. A small number of genevers in Holland and Belgium are distilled directly from fermented juniper berries, producing a particularly intensely flavored spirit.

Dry
Anchor Distilling Junipero Dry American Made in California
Rogue Spruce American Made in Oregon
Tanqueray Dry Gin
Brokers London Dry
Bombay London Dry
Bombay Sapphire Dry

Genever
Anchor Distilling Genevieve American Made in California

Extra Botanical Influenced Gins
Tangeray Rangpur
Hendrick’s
Located in Milton, Delaware, the Dogfish Head Brewery was founded in 1995 by Sam Calagione. The brewery’s “extreme” beers have quickly become a favorite of Aroma Thyme Bistro’s owner/chef Marcus Guiliano.
Dogfish Head's signature product is its line of India Pale Ales (IPAs), which are offered in three varieties: 60 Minute, 90 Minute, and 120 Minute IPA. Their names refer to the length of the boil time of the wort in which the hops are continuously added. The longer hops are boiled, the more bitterness is imparted to the beer.

(6) Dogfish Head Raison D’Etre 12 oz. 8 8 ABV
A deep, mahogany ale brewed with beet sugar, green raisins, and Belgian-style yeast. As complex as a fine, red wine.

(1100) Dogfish Head Raison D’Extre 12 oz. 18 18 ABV
A bigger, bolder version of our Raison D'Etre.
This is a bulbous, brown ale brewed with a bunch of malt, brown sugar and raisins.

(6) Dogfish Head 60 Minute 12 oz. 5 6 ABV
60 Minute IPA is continuously hopped - more than 60 hop additions over a 60 minute boil (getting a vibe yet of where the name came from?). 60 Minute is a session India Pale Ale brewed with a slew of great NorthWest hops. A powerful, but balanced East Coast I.P.A. with a lot of citrusy hop character.

(6) Dogfish Head 90 Minute 12 oz. 7 9 ABV
Esquire Magazine calls our 90 Minute IPA., "perhaps the best I.P.A. in America." An Imperial I.P.A. brewed to be savored from a snifter. A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate.

(5) Dogfish Head 120 Minute 12 oz. 18 18 ABV
Too extreme to be called beer? Brewed to a colossal 45-degree plato, boiled for a full 2 hours while being continuously hopped with high-alpha American hops, then dry-hopped daily in the fermenter for a month & aged for another month on whole-leaf hops!!

(1100) Dogfish Head Olde School Barley Wine 12 oz. 9 15 ABV
Bold, yet smooth! Fermented with dates and figs, this bone-crusher has a completely unique flavor.

(1100) Dogfish Head Immort Ale 12 oz. 7 11 ABV
Vast in character, luscious & complex. Brewed with peat-smoked barley, Immort is brewed with organic juniper berries, vanilla & maple syrup. It's aged on oak and fermented with a blend of English & Belgian yeasts.

(1100) Dogfish Head Burton Baton Ale 12 oz. 7 10 ABV
A blend of oak-aged English strong ale and our 90 Minute I.P.A.. Citrus notes from Northwestern hops meld with vanilla notes from the oak.

(5) Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale 12 oz. 6 7.2 ABV
Indian Brown Ale is well-hopped and malty at the same time.

(1100) Dogfish Head Red and White 25.4 oz. 25 10 ABV
A big, belgian-style Wit brewed with coriander and orange peel and fermented with Pinot Noir juice. After fermentation a fraction of the batch is aged in Oregon Pinot Noir barrels, and another fraction is aged on oak staves. The beer is blended together before packaging.

(1100) Dogfish Head Pangea 25.4 oz. 25 7 ABV
Brewed with ingredients from every continent (crystallized ginger from Australia, water from Antarctica, basmati rice from Asia, etc...), this is slightly spicy ale, with a mouthful of rich flavors

(5) Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 12 oz. 18 18 ABV
This is the beer you've heard so much about. Dark, rich, roasty and complex, World Wide Stout has more in common with a fine port than a can of cheap, mass-marketed beer. Brewed with a ridiculous amount of barley. Have one with (or as!) dessert tonight!

(5) Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron 12 oz. 8 12 ABV
An unfiltered, unfettered, unprecedented brown ale aged in handmade wooden brewing vessels. The caramel and vanilla complexity unique to this beer comes from the exotic Paraguayan Palo Santo wood from which these tanks were crafted.

(5) Dogfish Head Chateau Jiahu 25.4 oz. 25 8 ABV
Preserved pottery jars found in the Neolithic villiage of Jiahu, in Henan province,Northern China, has revealed that a mixed fermented beverage of rice, honey and fruit was being produced that long ago - right around the same time that barley beer and grape wine were beinginning tobe made in the Middle East!

(1100) Dogfish Head Theobrama 25.4 oz. 25 9 ABV
This beer is based on chemical analysis of pottery fragments found in Honduras which revealed the earliest known alcoholic chocolate drink used by early civilizations to toast special occasions. The discovery of this beverage pushed back the earliest use of cocoa for human consumption more than 500 years to 1200 BC. As per the analysis, Dogfish Head’s Theobroma (translated into 'food of the gods') is brewed with Aztec cocoa powder and cocoa nibs, honey, chilies, and annatto (fragrant tree seeds). It's light in color - not what you expect with your typical chocolate beer. Not that you'd be surpised that we'd do something unexpected with this beer!

The Ales of Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown New York.
Welcome to the Ales of Brewery Ommegang, where the beer isn't overhopped or overhyped. These Belgian-style ales are functional art, crafted to make your dining and drinking experience something to behold.

(700) Ommegang Hennepin Saison 25.4 oz. 16
Bright and lively in your mouth with a warming mix of spicy gingersnap and citrusy hops.

(700) Ommegang Belgium Style Pale 25.4 oz. 17
(700) Ommegang Triple Perfecton 25.4 oz. 22

(1) Ommegang Abbey Ale 12 oz. 6
(WC) Ommegang Abbey Ale 3 liters 65
Honey, toffee, chocolate and dark dried fruit delight your senses

(1) Ommegang Rare Vos 12 oz. 6
Amber ale of medium color and strength. It sports aromas and flavors of caramel, orange, hops, plus an elusive fruity-yeasty flavor

(1) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2008 12 oz. 6
(900) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2005 25.4 oz. 32
(900) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2007 25.4 oz. 27
Luscious blend of rich malty ale and cherry lambic so delightful. It might be the flavor of dark chocolate and cherry cordials; it could be the way it acquires wisdom and grace in the cellar.

(700) Ommegang Biere De Mars (out of stock) 25.4 oz. 24
Ommegang Bière de Mars is a Belgian-style amber ale with a bit of magical space dust woven in - Brettanomyces bruxellensis, a wild-yeast used in the secondary fermentation. The Brett imparts added tartness, a bit of zing and some farmhouse funkiness. Also dry-hopped, this new ale continues our exploration of using Brett for secondary fermentation in limited-release beers.

(700) Ommegang Ommegeddon 25.4 oz. 24
Strong blonde ale with a sharp citrus flavor that, like the other Ommegang ales, has a dry finish.

(700) Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence 25.4 oz. 20
Belgian dark chocolate gliding across the tongue; starting sweet up front but giving way to rich cocoa flavors at the back. Through it all, a subtle fruitiness from our special Belgian yeast gives the beer brightness

CAVE AGED Ommegang Abbey Ale 25.4 oz. 39
CAVE AGED Ommegang Hennepin Saison 25.4 oz. 39
On a freezing day each mid-winter, 280 cases of Ommegang ale are transported forty five minutes east of Cooperstown to the heart of "cave country." The beer is lowered 156 feet into the celebrated Howe Caverns. This is the only cave-aging of beer on American soil in recent memory. Forty meters below ground, at a constant temperature of 52 degrees F.
Cave-aging (and cellar-aging) were traditional aging methods before modern refrigeration, and today are still used in the Champagne region of France. Remarkably, similar conditions are at hand in Schoharie County in New York. In the section of the Allegheny Plateau north of Cobleskill, which is capped by early to middle Devonian Helderberg and Onondaga limestones, conditions are ideal for cave formation. The most celebrated of these formations is Howe Caverns.

(1) Stone Ruination 12 oz. 7
So called because of the immediate ruinous effect on your palate. 100+ IBUs. Bracingly bitter. Thick, pungent hop aroma. We would say that no hops were injured in the brewing of this beer, but that would be a massive lie. In fact, the words "Stone Ruination IPA" are what older hop vines use to cause little hop vines to quiver with fright and lose sleep at night . We at Stone honor the brutal massacre of countless hops with this "Liquid poem to the glory of the hop!" Paganism at its best!
(1100) Stone Smoked Porter 22 oz. 14
A rich, dark and delicious porter with chocolate and coffee overtones accented by a subtle smokiness from just the right amount of peat smoked malt. Unlike a rauchbier, the "smoke" in Stone Smoked Porter is an ELEMENT of the character rather than being THE character. -- Greg Koch, Stone Brewing Co.
(1100) Stone Arrogant Bastard 22 oz. 18
This is an aggressive beer. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth.
(1100) Stone Old Guardian 22 oz. 15
A beautiful bold barley wine. Massive malt and hop notes. Silver Medal winner at the 2000 Great American Beer Festival in the Barley Wine category. Gold Medal winner at the 2002 World Beer Championships in the Barley Wine Category. Look for it in the first quarter of each new year. Can be cellared or enjoyed upon its release.
(1100) Stone Imperial Russian Stout 22 oz. 15
"There's no question that Stone Imperial Stout is revered among enthusiasts," states Stone CEO Greg Koch. "I know, because I'm one of 'em and I can hardly wait for it to come out each year!" Some may think that a late Spring release for a special brew of this sort is an odd time for it to come out onto the market. Koch justifies this with the rationalization "What better than a warm time of year to come out with a brew that tastes great as it warms up!" That's because "ice cold" is certainly not the appropriate way to serve the beer. Nearly without exception, the darker, richer and more alcoholic a brew is, the warmer the serving temperature should be. The Stone Imperial Stout label describes the brew as being "intensely aromatic (notes of anise, black currants, coffee, roastiness and alcohol) and heavy on the palate...expect this mysterious brew to pour like used motor oil and taste even heavier! Serve at 55 degrees."
(1100) Stone Cali-Belgique 22 oz. 18
When reading the name “Stone Cali-Belgique IPA”, “Cali” hints that it is a California style IPA, and this brew has an undeniable Belgian influence, indicated by the word “Belgique” (which is how Belgium’s French-speaking population says the word “Belgian”; the Dutch speaking Belgians say “Belgie”). We carefully selected a Belgian yeast strain that illuminates a fascinating new aspect of the beer that is otherwise quite simply Stone IPA.
(1100) Stone Vertical Epic 2007 22 oz. 15
In this year's edition we took our inspiration from two Belgian styles: Saisons and Golden Triples. As such, the Stone 07.07.07 Vertical Epic has a deep, deep golden hue and the flavor is spicy, fruity, complex and refreshing. We used four different malts, and a subtle, yet distinct, blend of Glacier and Crystal hops to get just the right balance. Then, for the complexity, we added in some exotic spices --- including ginger, cardamom, grapefruit peel, lemon peel and orange peel (the latter three acknowledging our Southern California home) --- and a special Belgian yeast strain. All in all this is yet another case of us drawing from classic Belgian influences and cavalierly making it our own...San Diego style!
(1100) Stone Vertical Epic 2009 22 oz. 15
This is quite a complex and layered beer. Bold and smooth chocolate malt flavors combine with a Belgian yeast lending tropical fruit/banana flavors and hints of spiciness, all complemented by citrus notes from an addition of tangerine peel. Rich vanilla beans add a nice counter to the chocolate malt - actually enhancing the chocolatiness. The finish is smooth, with additional traces of vanilla and toasted characters from French Oak. The goal for this edition of the Stone Vertical Epic Ale series is to be reminiscent of artisanal chocolates accentuated with orange.

The brewing methods used by Unibroue, Canada, have been inspired by the great European brewing traditions and, in this respect, are one of a kind in North America. The methods used stand out, in particular, from the brewing methods of the mass-producing breweries and even from the other North American craft brewers because the beer is refermented in bottles and partly-clarified only. Through these methods, specialty beers with an evolutive taste and a long shelf life are produced. The manufacturing of the beer at Unibroue is done in five phases: brewing, fermentation, clarification, bottling and kegging and, finally, refermentation in bottles in the holding room.
(500) Unibroue Blanc de Chambly 25.4 oz. 19
(blahsnh-deh-shahm-blee) White Ale 5% ABV
Blanche de Chambly has an alluring pale golden color, effervescent foam and a subtle bouquet of spice and citrus notes. It is a mildly malty, sightly sweet and refreshingly thirst-quenching.

(500) Unibroue Maudite Dark Ale 25.4 oz. 18
(moe-dzit) Strong amber-red ale 8% ABV
Maudite has a deep amber-red color with a rocky foam head and an appealing aroma of wild spices and floral hop notes. It is spicy, vinous, and deliciously complex with a crisp hop finish.

(500) Unibroue La Fin du Monde Triple 25.4 oz. 18
(la-faeh-doo-mohnd)Strong triple-style 9% ABV
La Fin du Monde has a brilliant golden color with vigorously effervescent foam. It is midly yeasty with a complex palate of malt, fruit and spice notes followed by a smooth, dry finish.

(1000) Unibroue Trois Pistoles Strong Dark Ale 25.4 oz. 18
(trwa-pee-stole) Strong dark ale 9% ABV
Trois Pistoles has a dark brown color topped with a rich foam mousse. Its slightly sweet taste is enhanced by accents of roasted malt, cocoa, ripe fruit and dark spices with a smooth finish like an old port.

(500) Unibroue Don de Dieu 25.4 oz. 18
(dohn-deh-dyeuh) Triple wheat ale 9% ABV
Don de Dieu displays an appealing orange-golden hue with a stable, creamy head of foam. Its fruity, malty and yeasty flavor is quickly succeeded by a palate-warming finish of roasted nuts and spices.

(1000) Unibroue Ephemere (brewed with apple) 25.4 oz. 18
(eff-eh-mehr) White ale 5.5% ABV
Éphémère apple has an alluring pale golden color, effervescent foam, and a mouth-watering bouquet of Granny Smith apples and spices. It is slightly sweet, slightly tart and refreshingly thirst-quenching.

(1000) Unibroue Seigneuriale Strong Pale Ale 25.4 oz. 18
(seen-yur-ree-al) Strong amber ale 7.5% ABV
Seigneuriale has an opaque amber color and spirited effervescence. Its floral, spicy and yeasty bouquet reveals a complex flavor of citrus, malt and ripe fruit undertones with a dry, hoppy finale.

(500) Unibroue Chambly Noire 25.4 oz. 18
(Shahm-blee-nwar) Black ale 6.2% ABV
Chambly Noire has an opaque black color with beige-colored foam. Its roasted malt character is complemented by spicy, mildly smoky notes and a surprisingly clean, dry finish.

BEER MENU

CIDER
(1) Doc’s Draft Hard Apple Cider (Gluten-Free) 12 oz. 6 Warwick, NY

Fruit Beer
(1100) Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager 12 oz. 6 Louisiana

PILSNERS
(5) Victory Prima Pils 12 oz. 5 Pennsylvania
(1) Bitburger 12 oz. 5 Germany
(5) Rogue Mori Moto Imperial Pilsner 22 oz. 24 Oregon

LAGERS
(5) New Grist (Gluten-Free) 12 oz. 5 California
(6) Corona 12 oz. 5 Mexico
(1) Boston Beer Co. Sam Adams 12 oz. 5 Boston
(1) Thomas Brau Non-Alcoholic 12 oz. 5 Germany

BOCK
(5) Celebrator Dopplebock 11.2 oz. 12 Germany
(5) Castle Eggenberg Urbock 23 11.2 oz. 12 Austria
(6) Castle Eggenberg Samiclaus 2005 11.2 oz. 14 Austria
(6) Castle Eggenberg Samiclaus 2006 11.2 oz. 12 Austria
(5) Aventinus Weizen Eisbock 11.2 oz 12 Germany

ALE
(1000) Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale 12 oz. 5 Colorado
(1100) Brooklyn Local 1 25.4 22 Brooklyn, NY
(6) O’ Hanlon’s Thomas Hardy’s Ale 2004 8.5 oz. 16 England
(800) Ithaca TEN 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(1100) Shmaltz Jewbelation 13 Anniversary 22 oz 13 New York

WHEAT-WEISSE ALES
(6) Southampton Double White 12 oz. 6 New York
(5) Paulaner Hefe-Weizen 17 oz. 8 Germany
(5) Weihenstaphaner Dunkel Dark 17 oz. 8 Germany
(800) Ithaca White Gold 25.4 oz. 25 New York

Sour ALEs
Sour Ales have a strong fruit flavor similar to the aroma, but more intense. Plum, prune, raisin and black cherry are the most common flavors, followed by orange and some spiciness. Sour Ales have an obvious sour or acidic taste, but this characteristic can range from moderate to strong. There is no hop bitterness, but tannins are common. Subsequently, Sour Ales are often described as the most "wine-like" of all beers. Sours are an acquired taste.
(800) Ithaca Le Bleu 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(WC) Rodenbach Vintage 2007 25.4 oz. 45 Belgium

BEER MENU

IPA (India Pale Ale)
(1100) Wolaver’s IPA Organic 12 oz. 5 Vermont
(5) 21st Amendment IPA 12 oz. 5 California
(6) Weyerbacher Double Simcoe 12 oz. 6 Pennsylvania
(1000) Oskar Blues GUBNA Imperial IPA 12 oz. 12 Colorado
(1000) Captain Lawrence Captain’s Reserve Double 16.9 oz. 12 Pleasantville, NY
(5) Blue Point Hoptical Illusion 12 oz. 5 Long Island, N.Y.

BARLEY WINE ALES
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2004 12 oz. 14 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2005 12 oz. 12 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2006 12 oz. 10 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2007 12 oz. 8 New York
(1) Flying Dog Horn Dog 12 oz. 6 Colorado
(5) Greenflash Brewing 22 oz. 10 California
(1000) Keegan Ales Super Kitty 2009 34 oz. 35 Kingston, NY
(1000) Keegan Ales Super Kitty 2007 34 oz. 45 Kingston, NY
(5) Rogue Old Crustacean 2006 25.4 oz. 25 Oregon
(1100) Stone Old Guardian 2008 22 oz. 18 California

LAMBIC
(5) Lindemans Framboise 12 oz. 9 Belgium
(900) Lindemans Kriek 25.4 oz. 18 Belgium
(900) Lindemans Cassis 25.4 oz. 18 Belgium

STOUT
(5) Keegan Ales Mother’s Milk 12 oz. 5 Kingston, NY
(800) Great Divide Aged Yeti Imperial Stout 22 oz. 16 Colorado
(1100) Great Divide Espresso Aged Imperial Stout 2010 22 oz 19 Colorado
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2005/06 12 oz. 14 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2006/07 12 oz. 10 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2007/08 12 oz. 8 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2008/09 12 oz. 6 Brooklyn, NY

ALT
(5) Southampton Secret Ale 12 oz. 4 Southampton, NY

BEER MENU

BELGIAN STYLE ALES
(1100) Abita Abbey 22 oz. 12 Louisiana
(1100) Defiant Tripel 22 oz. 18 Pearl River, NY
(1100) Castelain St. Amand 25.4 oz 22 France
(6) Allagash Triple Reserve 25.4 oz. 18 Maine
(800) Captain Lawrence, St. Vincent’s Dubbel 25.4 oz. 25 New York

BELGIAN ALES
(1) Petrus Dubbel Bruin 12 oz. 11
(1) Huyghe Delirium Nocturnum 11.2 oz. 11
(6) Huyghe Delirium Tremens 11.2 oz. 11
(1100) Gulden Draak Tripel 11.2 oz. 11
(6) Brasserie Dupont Saison 25.4 oz. 24
(5) Duvel Golden Ale 12 oz. 12
(1000) Scaldi’s Brut Prestige 25.4 oz. 65

CERTIFIED TRAPPIST
(5) Achel Brune 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Achel Blonde 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Chimay Premiere Red 12 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Chimay Grande Reserve 12 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Chimay Cinq Cents Triple 12 oz. 12 Belgium
(6) Koningshoven Dubbel 11.2 oz. 12 Netherlands
(6) Koningshoven Tripel 11.2 oz. 12 Netherlands
(6) Koningshoven Quadrupel 11.2 oz 12 Netherlands
(1) Rochefort Six 11.2 oz. 10 Belgium
(1) Rochefort Eight 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(1) Rochefort Ten 11.2 oz. 14 Belgium
(5) Westmalle Tripel 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Westmalle Dubbel 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium

Cask AGED ALE
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Calvados Casks 2005 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Lagavulin Casks 2006 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Port Casks 2007 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Sherry Casks 2006 9.3 oz. 16 UK

Scottish & Scottish Style Ale
(1100) Mikkeller Brew Dog Divine Rebel 11.2 oz. 24 Scotland
(1000) Oskar Blues Old Chub Scottish Style Ale 12 oz. 6 Colorado

Martini’s & Mixed Drinks $9

Black Raspberry Cosmo:
Trump Vodka, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Cranberry Juice & Lime

Passion Fruit Cosmo:
Passion Fruit Vodka, Lime & Cranberry Juice

RED APPLE Martini:
Johnny Love Apple Vodka, Apple Pucker, Pomegranate & Apple Juice

Espresso Martini:
Van Gogh Double Espresso, Vanilla Vodka, shot of Espresso, Crème de Cocoa & Coffee Liqueur

Chocolate Martini:
Alchemy Chocolate Vodka, Trump Vodka, Coffee Liqueur & Cream (vegan option available)

Pineapple Martini:
Trump Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice & Agave

Pear Martini:
Hanger One Pear Vodka, St. Germain (Elderflower Liqueur), Prosecco & Fresh Pear

Coconut Martini:
Kingston Coconut Rum, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Coconut Water & Agave

CAlifornia Lemonade:
Hangar One Lemon Vodka, Limoncello, Organic Lemons & Agave

Pink Lemonade:
Trump Vodka, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Juice & Agave

Orange Blossom:
Johnny Love Tangerine Vodka, Organic Orange Slices, Steaz Energy Drink

Citrus Mojito:
Tangerine Vodka, Lime Juice, Lemons. Limes, Agave, & Mint Leaves

Mojito:
Rum, Lime Juice, Agave, & Mint Leaves

Cucumber Vodka Mojito:
Fresh Muddled Cucumbers, Fresh Basil Square One Organic Cucumber Vodka, & Agave

Orchard Breeze:
Trump Vodka, Sauvignon Blanc, St. Germain, Lime Juice & Apple Juice

Ask Bartender for your favorite Martini

Non-Alcoholic Drink Menu

Twelve 750 mL $15
Created in a base of organic white, green, and black teas with a select mix of herbs, spices, and citrus essence. Twelve complements food and is equally enjoyable on its own. Twelve is locally produced.

Steaz Energy Drink $4
Brain Tonic Energy Drink $4
Boylan, Cane Cola $3
Boylan, Cream $3
Boylan, Root Beer $3

Reed’s, Ginger Brew $3
Ginger Brews are different from Ginger Ales. Rather than adding flavor in the form of concentrates or extract, the real Ginger flavor is steeped into the beverage, allowing the fresh, authentic taste of the root to be fully experienced and enjoyed.

Wheatgrass Shot $4
Young Thai Coconut $5

Ionized Water , pH of 9 33.8 ounces $5
Saratoga (Sparkling) 28 ounces $6

All coffee, espresso and cappuccino made from Organic, Fair-Trade & Shade Grown Beans

Fresh Pressed Organic Orange Juice $5
Fresh Pressed Organic Grapefruit $5

Raw Ginger Kombucha $5
Due to the production of B-vitamins, pro-biotics, and compounds including gluconic, lactic, and folic acids, drinking Kombucha tea regularly has been shown to benefit the human body by: balancing the metabolism, cleansing the blood and regulating pH levels, improving liver, gall bladder, and digestive function, detoxifying the body and enhancing the immune system while raising overall energy level.

Hudson Valley Restaurants, Aroma Thyme Wine List

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*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.

WHITE WINE HALF BOTTLES

Chardonnay, Dry Creek 2007 $27
Russian River Valley, California
Chardonnay, McCrostie 2006 $29
Carneros, California
*Chardonnay, Grgich Hills 2004 $40
Napa Valley, California
Pouilly-Fuisse, Joseph Drouhin 2007 $29
Burgundy, France
*VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 $28
Central Coast, California
SAUVIGNON FUME BLANC, Dry Creek 2007 $24
Sonoma County, California
SAUVIGNON BLANC-sancerre, Guy Saget 2007 $25
Loire Valley, France
*SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2006 $36 Napa Valley, California
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (NV) $45
Reims, France
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec (NV) $45
Reims, France
Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) $25
Asti, Italy

RED HALF BOTTLES

PINOT NOIR, Martin Ray 2006 $34
Santa Barbara County, California
162 *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mills Vineyard 2006 $44
Napa Valley, California
*PINOT NOIR, Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 $39
Napa Valley, California
*PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005 $47
Anderson Valley, California
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Roger Perrin 2006 $35 Rhone, France
CROZES-HERMITAGE, Jean Luc Colombo Les Fees Brunes 2005 $32
Rhone, France
146 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 $49
Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond Reserve 2005 $29
Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags’ Leap 2005 $39
Napa Valley, California
*Cabernet Sauvignon, Ladera 2005 $39
Napa Valley, California
*Cabernet Sauvignon St. Supery 2004 $34
Napa Valley, California
*Cabernet Sauvignon, Turnbull 2005 $39
Oakville, Napa Valley, California
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 $74
Napa Valley
SANGIOVESE, Seghesio 2005 $30
Alexander Valley, California
ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine 2007 $36
Sonoma County, California
ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 $30
Santa Cruz, California
*ZINFANDEL, Grgich Hills 2005 $31
Napa Valley, California
*Zinfandel, Cline 2007 $17
California
MERLOT, Swanson Oakville 2003 $35
Napa Valley, California
*MERLOT, Lazio, Falesco Montiano 2003 $45
Lazio, Italy
Montepulciano, Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005 $29
Montepulciano, Italy
116 Amarone, Allegrini 2000 $65
Valpolicella, Italy
SYRAH, Havens 2002 $32
Napa Valley, California
150 Shiraz, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 $61
McLaren Vale, Australia

Sparkling, Champagne

CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Brand Brut NV Half Bottle $45
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec NV Half Bottle $45
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Heidsieck & Co Monopole Rose NV $69
Epernay, France
CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV $61
Epernay, France
CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Millesime 2000 $97
Epernay, France
CHAMPAGNE, Jacquart, La Cuvee Nomaine 1988 $130
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne 1998 $225
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Krug, Brut 1995 $450
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Brut 2000 $295
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Rose 1995 $975
Reims, France

Sparkling, Moscato

Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) Half Bottle $25
Asti, Italy

Sparkling, Proseco

PROSECCO, Zardetto NV Glass $10
Valdobbiadene, Italy
PROSECCO, Bellusi NV $32
Valdobiaddine, Italy

Sparkling, Cava

CAVA, Cristalino Brut NV Glass $8
Spain
CAVA, Albet I Noya Brut NV $39
Penedes, Spain

WHITE WINES, Chardonnay

Chardonnay - Chardonnay is a white wine which can range from clean and crisp with a hint of varietal flavor to rich and complex oak-aged wines. Chardonnay typically balances fruit, acidity and texture. This varietal goes well with everything from fish and poultry to cheeses, spicy foods and nut sauces.

AMERICAN
H *CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2004 Half Bottle $40
Napa Valley, California
H CHARDONNAY, McCrostie 2006 Half Bottle $29
Carneros, California
500 *CHARDONNAY, Badger Mountain 2007 $29
Columbia Valley, Washington
500 *CHARDONNAY, Whitecliff Vineyard, Estate Reserve 2008 $35
Hudson River Region, New York
500 *CHARDONNAY, Millbrook 2007 $35
New York State
500 CHARDONNAY, Picket Fence Russian River Valley 2006 $36
Sonoma County, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Truchard 2006 $62
Carneros, Napa Valley, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Chalk Hill Estate 2004 $72
Sonoma County, California
184 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden 2004 $90
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
175 CHARDONNAY, Kistler, Les Noisetiers 2004 $97
Sonoma County, California

FRENCH
800 CHARDONNAY, Domaine Henri Delegrange, Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Burgundy, France 2007 $44
500 CHARDONNAY, Jean Paul Brun, Beaujolais Blanc 2007 $39
Beaujolais, France
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy France
500 CHARDONNAY, Droin Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2006 $77
Burgundy, France

Italian
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily, Italy

South America
1100 CHARDONNAY, Miguel Torres Santa Digna 2006 $29
Cental Valley, Chile

WHITE WINES, Italian

1100 Pinot Bianco blend, Vallarom Vadum Caesaris 2006 $32
Pinot Bianco 50%, Chardonnay 30%, Sauvigon Blanc 10%, Riesling 10%
Vallagarina, Italy

500 *ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2005 $49
Umbria

500 Gavi di Gavi, Laghibellina ‘Altius’ 2006 $45
Piemonte

600 Vermentino, Riviera Ligure di Ponente 2007 $35
Liguria

800 Friulano, Gigante ‘Vigneto Storico’ 2007 $49
Friuli-Venezia Giulia

700 Kerner, Niklas 2007 $49
Alto Adige

WHITE WINES, Viognier
Viognier was a rare type of grape brought to Condrieu, on the northern Rhône, over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks or Romans. It was only planted in California a mere 20 years ago. It is now predominantly found in the Rhône valley and California. Viognier is extremely difficult to grow and therefore is only used by few vineyards. Viognier is becoming a favored white wine, as its depth of character and complexity is greater than the current white favorite, Chardonnay. Viognier is noted for spice, floral, citrus, apricot, apple and peach flavors. It typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit.
700 VIOGNIER (blend), Treana Mer Soleil Vineyard 2006 $49
Central Coast
1100 *VIOGNIER, Cline 2007 $32
California
H *VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 Half Bottle $22
Central Coast, California

WHITE WINES, Riesling
Rieslings are white wines known for their floral perfume. Depending on where they're made, they can be crisp and bone-dry, full-bodied and spicy or luscious and sweet. The flavor is often of peaches, apricots, honey, and apples and pairs well with duck, pork, and roast vegetables.

800 Riesling, Buitenverwachting 2007 $29
Constantia, South Africa
800 *Riesling, Badger Mountain 2007 $29
Columbia Valley, Washington
700 Riesling, Piere Sparr 2008 $37
Alsace, France
700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes, New York
800 *Riesling, Zind Humbrecht Turckheim 2004 $65
Alsace, Franc

WHITE WINES, Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer is a white grape that produces distinctive wines rich in spicy aromas and full flavors, ranging from dry to sweet. Smells and flavors of litchi nuts, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit, and honeysuckle come out of this varietal. It is often a popular choice for Asian cuisines and pork-based sausages.

WBG Gewurztraminer, Robertson Winery 2008 $32
Robertson Valley, S Africa
700 Gewurztraminer, Piere Sparr 2008 $37
Alsace, France
700 *Gewurztraminer, Resonance 2007 $52
Carlton District, Oregon

WHITE WINES, Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris is white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. Thought to be a mutant clone of the Pinot noir grape, it normally has a grayish-blue fruit, accounting for its name ("gris" meaning "grey" in French) but the grape can have a brownish pink to black and even white appearance. The wines produced from this grape also vary in color from a deep golden yellow to copper and even a light shade of pink. The clone of Pinot Gris grown in Italy is known as Pinot Grigio.

700 *Pinot Gris, Cline 2008 $32
Sonoma, California
WHITE WINES, Sake
Sake is, at its simplest, a concoction of rice, water, and mold. Because of this, the type of rice used, the purity of the water, and other basic quality standards make a huge difference in the type of sake created. The rice is often polished down, removing the surface imperfections. This polishing also removes fatty acids - some companies claim the more fatty acids removed, the less of a hangover the drinker gets.
WBG JUNMAI, SAKE, Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling 250ml $10
Japan
WBG NIGORI Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
Junmai, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
NIGORI GENSHU, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
Tokubetsu Honjozo, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
900 NIGORI Snow Beauty 300ml $19
Japan
900 NIGORI Murai Family, Genshu 720ml $43
Japan
900 JUNMAI Hakushika, Fresh & Light 300ml $19
Japan
WBG JUNMAI GINJO Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
900 JUNMAI GINJO Murai Family, Tanrei 720ml $45
Japan
900 JUNMAI DAIGINJO Hakushika 300ml $37
Japan

WHITE WINES, Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has been used for centuries in France, and came to California in 1878. In the US it is sometimes called "Fumé Blanc", a name first coined by Robert Mondavi to play up its smoky flavors. The sales of the wine under this new name now exceed sales under the original name. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of sauvignon Blanc.
Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced flavors of a herbal variety, with grassy and apple flavors, plus olive and a soft, smoky flavor. They can be anything from sweet to dry, but are typically very light. Sauvignon Blancs tend to be crisp and acidic, helping the wine cut through heavy food flavors. It pairs well with seafood and chicken. It will stand up to thick sauces and stews. And is great cocktail wine.

United States
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $36 Napa Valley, California
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Santa Barbara Winery 2007 $34
Santa Ynez Valley, California
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Cade 2007 $39
Napa Valley, California

OTHER REGIONS
H SAUVIGNON BLANC-sancerre, Guy Saget 2007 Half Bottle $25
Loire Valley, France
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Amayna 2008 $39
Leyda Valley, San Antonio, Chile
600 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Brancott Conders Forest 2007 $57
Marlborough, New Zealand
WHITE WINES, Muscadet

Muscadet is a type of dry French white wine. It is made at the western end of the Loire Valley, near the city of Nantes in the Pays de la Loire region neighboring the Brittany Region. More Muscadet is produced than any other Loire wine.
In terms of tastes Muscadet tends toward bright citrus (lemon, lime) and mineral notes.

500 Muscadet, Domaine Saupin, de Sevre et Maine 2006 $34
Loire Valley, France

WHITE WINES, Brachetto

Brachetto is a grape variety found in Piedmont, Italy which is used to make both red and rosé wines.
The most notable wine here is the red Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG which is made in both still and spumante (fully sparkling) versions.

BRACHETTO D’ ACQUI, Banfi, Rosa Regale (sparking rose) 2005 Glass $9
Acqui, Italy

WHITE WINES, Our Favorites

1100 *TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $32
Abruzzo, Italy

800 PINOT D’Alsace, Domaine Bott-Geyle 2005 $39
A wonderful blend of four Pinot Grapes, 35% Pinot Blanc, 35 % Pinot Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Gris & 10% Pinot Noir
Alsace, France

500 *ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2005 $49
Umbria, Italy

800 Marsanne & Roussanne, L’Archet Cuvee Occitane 2005 $45
Vin de Pays D’Oc

700 *Savennieres, Nicolas Joly, Les Clos Sacres 2005 $49
Loire Valley, France

600 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $75 Rhone, France

WHITE WINES, New York State

700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes, New York

700 *AWOSTING WHITE, Whitecliff Vineyard NV $32 Hudson River Region

1000 *Estate White Tail (Sparkling), Basha Kill Vineyards 2009 $35 Hudson River Region

1000 *Osprey (Vignoles), Basha Kill Vineyards 2009 $35 New York State

Valvin Muscat is a hybrid grape variety for use in white wine production. It was developed by grape breeder Bruce Reisch at the Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station and released on July 7, 2006. Valvin muscat is the result of a cross between Muscat Ottonel (vitis vinifera) and hybrid Muscat du Moulin (Couderc 299-35). It has distinct muscat grape characteristics. If you like dry Gewürztraminer, Muscat or Torrontes then you will love Valvin Muscat.

800 *Valvin Muscat, Hunt Country 2008 $34
Finger Lakes, New York

RED WINES, French Bordeaux

The region of Bordeaux, France is the largest region of quality wine growing in the world. Bordeaux is made up of five main districts - Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes. While Medoc and the entire region are best known for their reds ("Clarets"), white wines also have their place. Graves creates dry whites, and Sauternes is known for its sweet whites.
When people just say "Bordeaux wine", they typically mean the classic red blend. The red Bordeaux are created with Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The color tends to be a garnet/ruby shade. The flavor is typically intense varying between powerful to light and racy, with blackberry, black currant, oak derived vanilla, and other notes.

71 PESSAC-LEOGNAN, Chateau de Cruzeau 2003 $49
73 HAUT-MEDOC, Chateau d’Arcins 2005 $49
130 LISTRAC-MEDOC, Chateau Clarke 2003 $55
70 PAUILLAC, Chateau Pibran 2004 $60
76 MARGAUX, Chateau Canuet 2000 $60
72 PAUILLAC, Les Tourelles de Longueville 2004 $65
203 St-Julien, Chateau Lalande 2000 $70
74 ST-EMILION, Chateau Petit-Figeac 2004 $75

RED WINES, French Burgundy

Burgundy is known as Bourgogne in France, and has a long history in winemaking. Each sub-region of Burgundy is so different from each other that it is hard to address the region as a whole, and to make any sweeping generalities. The flinty, classic Chablis flavor is made solely with Chardonnay grapes, while the freshness of Beaujolais Nouveau comes from the fruity Gamay. From the Cote D’Or (golden slope) comes the worlds most famous and expensive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

15 Hautes-Cotes de Beaune, Domaine Henri Delegrange 2007 $44
13 Gevry Chambertin, Laboure-Roi 2005 $49
151 Volnay-Santenots, Thierry et Pascale Matrot 2003 $67
153 Chambolle-Musigny ,Vincent Giradin, Vieilles Vignes 2003 $87
201 POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005 $90
152 Savigny Les Beaune, Bruno Clair Premier Cru 2002 $108
200 Gevrey Chambertin, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers 2005 $150
110 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2004 $210
121 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2005 $295

RED WINES, French Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf du Pape: The Châteauneuf du Pape is the most famous Côtes du Rhône wine. The "Coteaux" (slope) of Châteauneuf du Pape is lie between the towns of Orange and Avignon , in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Provence. The Popes used to have their summer residence in Châteauneuf du Pape. The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache and up to 11 other varietals. Mostly Red wines, they tend to be powerful and richly colored.
H Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Roger Perrin 2006 Half Bottle $35
114 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Louis Bernard 2000 $65
214 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Paul Autard 2003 $68
112 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $155
145 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2005 $165

RHONE
H CROZES-HERMITAGE, Jean Luc Colombo Les Fees Brunes 2005 Half Bottle $32

RED WINES, Rhone Rangers
The Rhone Rangers are a group of winemakers who promote the use of grape varieties from the Rhône Valley in the south of France. They are mostly based in the Central Coast of California and are now organized into a not-for-profit organization for the promotion of wines containing at least 75% of the 22 Rhône grape varieties.
19 SYRAH, GRENACHE & CINSAULT, Chemin Moscow 2004 $45
Vin de Pays D’ oc, France
7 *Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre, Cline Cashmere 2007 $47
California
3 SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2001 $50
California
115 *SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 1993 $97
California

302 RHONE GRAPES & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa

RED WINES, Italian Tuscany
H Montepulciano DOC, Avignonesi Vino Nobile di 2005 Half Bottle $29

Chianti comes from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti, although some other areas are using the name on their labels. Chianti was first identified as a wine in the 13th century. Its primary red grapes are Sangiovese and Canaiolo.

16 CHIANTI Classico DOCG, Villa Caffagio 2004 $49
317 CHIANTI Colli Senesi DOCG, Vitanza 2006 $39
329 CHIANTI Rufina DOCG, Renzo Mazi 2008 $32
56 CHIANTI Classico DOCG, Villa Caffagio 1997 1.5 Liter $99

Brunello is a wine that is made with the Brunello clone of the sangiovese grape, a classic grape of Italy. Brunello wines are aged in oak and often need to age for a while to soften those tannins. There are three types of Brunello wines: Rosso di Montalcino,  Brunello di Montalcino  & Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
124 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Belpoggio 2001 $89
Montalcino, Italy
137 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Caparzo 2003 $96
Montalcino, Italy
136 *BRUNELLO DOCG, La Magia Reserva 1999 $109
Montalcino, Italy
143 BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi 1999 $119
Montalcino, Italy
113 BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi Summus 2003 $139
Montalcino, Italy

Super Tuscans
The term "Super Tuscan" describes any Tuscan red wine that does not adhere to traditional blending laws for the region. For example, Chianti Classico wines are made from a blend of grapes with Sangiovese as the dominant varietal in the blend. Super Tuscans often use other grapes, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, making them ineligible for DOC(G) classification under the traditional rules.
In the 1970s Piero Antinori, whose family had been making wine for more than 600 years, decided to make a richer wine by eliminating the white grapes from the Chianti blend, and instead adding Bordeaux varietals (namely, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). He was inspired by a little-known (at the time) Cabernet Sauvignon made by relatives called Sassicaia, which openly flouted the rules set down for traditional wines in Tuscany. The result was the first Super Tuscan, which he named Tignanello, after the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Other winemakers started experimenting with Super Tuscan blends of their own shortly thereafter.
Because these wines did not conform to strict DOC(G) classifications, they were initially labeled as vino da tavola, meaning "table wine," a term ordinarily reserved for lower quality wines. The creation of the Indicazione Geografica Tipica IGT a category (technically indicating a level of quality between vino da tavola and DOCG) helped bring Super Tuscans "back into the fold" from a regulatory standpoint.

309 *Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2003 $59
25 *Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2004 $49
328 *Tuscany IGT, Altesino Palazzo Altesi 2004 $77
144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225
165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250
140 Tuscany IGT, Poggio al Tesoro “W” 2005 $180
141 Tuscany IGT, Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve 2004 $125
100% Sangiovese di Lamole (a naturally low yielding clone of Sangiovese) from 70 year-old vines grown at 1,350 feet above sea level with west-southwest exposure. The juice is macerated with the skins for approximately 12 days. Daily manual punch-downs ensure greater concentration of flavor and tannins. The wine is aged in Allier, Vosges, Nevers and American oak barriques for 12 months, and refined in bottle for six months.

12 *Sangiovese Brunello, Cereghino-Smith Genoa Reserve 2008 $37
Grapes from Amador Co California, vinified in Hudson Valley
RED WINES, Italian Piedmont

Barolo is a section of Piedmont, Italy, southwest of Alba. While wine in Italy is timeless, Barolo came about in the 1800s when the Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Falletti started making wine out of Nebbiolo grapes. Nowadays, there are 3,000 acres of Nebbiolo producers in the towns of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, and Serralunga d'Alba.

142 BAROLO DOCG, Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 1999 $210
106 BAROLO DOCG, Vietti Ravera 2000 1.5 Liter $550

Dolcetto is a black wine grape variety widely grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. The name means "little sweet one," though it is nearly always a dry wine. Dolcetto wines can be tannic and fruit driven with moderate levels of acidity.

30 Dolcetto D’ALBA DOC, Enzo Boglietti 2007 $39

RED WINES, Italian Campania

Aglianico Originally brought to Italy by the Greeks in the 6th century B.C., Aglianico was famous in the ancient world for it's part in Falernum, a wine revered by kings and poets. Today it is making a comeback after nearly being wiped out by Phylloxera in the 19th century. A late ripening varietal, Aglianico boasts inky-black depths of color, fiery tannins and a firm structure. Aromas and flavors of black fruits, smoke, dark chocolate and even iron are common. Aglianico is a long lived varietal, with better examples improving in bottle for decades.
Aglianico is southern Italy's greatest grape, with the best expressions coming from the D.O.Cs Taurasi in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata, where it grows in the volcanic ash on the slopes of Mount Vulture. It can also be found in the warm climates of Riverland (South Australia) and Nemea (Eastern Greece). It is a good match for roasts and game.

318 AGLIANICO DEL TABURNO DOC, Ocone 2003 $45
2 SANNIO Aglianico DOC, Venditti 'Marraioli' 2005 $49

RED WINES, Italian Umbria

Sagrantino is grape varietal that grows only around the hilltop town of Montefalco. In fact, it is grown nowhere else in the world (although lately there have been some experiments with it in Tuscany). Its origins are mysterious. Whether the grape is indigenous to the area or not is up for debate. Some theorize that it was brought to Umbria by the Greeks, while others say it was brought by the Franciscan (French) friars. Another theory has St. Francis of Assisi bringing it from the Middle East to be used as a sacramental wine. Among the wine cognoscenti though, it is now Umbrian at its soul.

160 Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Martinelli 2003 $65

31 Umbria IGT, Falesco Vitiano (Cabernet, Sangiovese & Merlot) 2007 $29

319 Sannio Rosso DOC, Masseria Venditti (Montepulciano, Olivella & Aglianico)
2007 $39

RED WINES, Italian Abruzzo

Montepulciano is the name of a red grape that is planted in central Italy.
96 *Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC, Valle Reale San Calisto 2005 $57
325 *MONTEPULCIANO D’ ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $32

RED WINES, Italian Veneto

Amarone della Valpolicella, or Amarone for short, is created in the Venetian region of Italy. Originally there was only one legal region, or DOC, for the Valpolicella name. These wines are made with the Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Two sub-groups emerged, though - recioto, which is a sweet dessert wine, and Amarone, which is a dry red wine with great body.
Both recioto and Amarone are made with grapes that have been dried on racks, bringing out their flavors. In 1991 these two were granted their own DOCs. The land area encompassed by these three DOCs is the same, but the types of wine are quite different.

116 DELLA VALPOLICELLO DOC, Allegrini Amarone 2000 Half Bottle $65
Valpolicella, Italy

RED WINES, Italian Apulia

17 Negroamaro Salento IGT, Tormaresca Masseria Maime 2003 $47

RED WINES, Italian Trentino-Alto Adige

Lagrein, A red-wine grape grown mainly in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region. Lagrein is Vinified into deep, dark reds

4 Sudtiroler Lagrein DOC, Weingut Niklas 2006 $39

RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the name of both the grape and the wine it produces. Cabernet is known as one of the world's finest red wines, with its depth of complexity and richness of flavour. Other names for this grape and wine are Petit Cabernet, Petit Vidure and Vidure, and in Italy, Uva Francese.
Cabernet is grown all over the world - South America; Australia; Lebanon; Long Island, NY; Northern California; and of course France. The grape is very durable and adapts to various climates well. The two areas of Bordeaux, France that use this grape - Médoc and Graves - have only grown it since the 18th century.
NAPA VALLEY
H Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond Reserve 2004 Half Bottle $30
H *CAbernet Sauvignon, St. Supery 2004 Half Bottle $34
H Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags’ Leap 2005 Half Bottle $39
H *Cabernet Sauvignon, Turnbull Oakville 2003 Half Bottle $39
H *Cabernet Sauvignon, Ladera 2005 Half Bottle $39
146 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 Half Bottle $49
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 Half Bottle $74
94 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Freemark Abbey 2004 $57
166 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Cedar Knoll Vineyard Co 2004 $59
194 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District2003 $65
87 *CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Ladera Howell Mountain 2004 $97
180 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Forman 2005 $137
111 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pine Ridge Oakville 2002 $140
176 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Axios 2001 $195
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stone Hedge 1997 5 Liter $450

Sonoma Valley
86 *CABERNET SAUVIGNON, BR Cohn Silver 2006 $54

Alexander VAlley
156 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Silver Oak 2004 $127

North Coast
55 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Bonterra 1997 3 Liter $140

SANTA CRUZ
26 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mount Eden Vineyards, Saratoga Cuvee
2004 $59
other STATEs
93 *CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX GRAPES
Whitecliff Vineyard Sky Island 2007 $39
New York State

BEYOUND UNITED STATES
302 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & RHONE GRAPES
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
97 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Jacob’s Creek, St. Hugo 2004 $57
Coonawarra, Australia

RED WINES, Malbec
Malbec is a red grape that is popular in Argentina and Chile. While it was once grown in Bordeaux, it use has declined in recent times. This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. In Argentina it is almost the most-planted red grape, and is the third most planted in Chile.
Malbec goes well with pizza, pasta, roast and grilled meats such as chicken, beef or turkey. Malbec can be aged for up to 5 years typically
27 MALBEC, Tierra Secreta 2006 $32
Mendoza, Argentina
88 MALBEC, Salentein Reserve 2006 $57
Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina

RED WINES, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire.
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets.

91 *CABERNET FRANC, Whitecliff Vineyard Estate Bottled 2008 $37
Hudson River Region, New York

RED WINES, Merlot
Merlot is the name of a red grape which traces its ancestry to the biturica variety. This was brought to France in the first century. The "Merlot" grape was not named as a distinct variety until the 1800s. It is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal.
Not quite as harsh as other reds, merlot has less tannin than a Cabernet and can therefore be drunk earlier. It is mellow but still complex, a bit chewy. Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, and orange. It is a perfect match for beef and other medium-heavy dishes. Try some with a rich, red pasta dish, or even a heavy chicken dish. Merlot is also an excellent compliment to chocolate.

H MERLOT, Swanson Oakville 2003 Half Bottle $29
Napa Valley, California
138 *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2001 Half Bottle $45
Lazio, Italy
H *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2003 Half Bottle $37
Lazio, Italy
92 *MERLOT, Whitecliff Vineyard 2008 $37
New York State
95 MERLOT, Freemark Abbey 2005 $47
Napa Valley, California
29 MERLOT, Havens 2005 $52
Napa Valley, California
133 MERLOT, Jade Mountain, Paris Vineyard 2000 $63
Mt. Veeder, California

RED WINES, Pinot Noir

It was only recently, in the early 1990s, that Pinot Noir began to be grown in quantity in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Pinot Noir grows best in cool climates. It is known as an extremely difficult grape to grow and to make into wine.

A Pinot Noir's color can be any of a range of colors - from cherry red to purple-red and even brown as the wine ages. Typical flavors include earth, leather, vanilla (from the oak), and jam ... the fruity flavors of the jam often taste like raspberry, strawberry, and plum.

Pinot is the great alternative red because it is both light in body and full flavored. Pinot Noir can go well with almost anything, salmon, pasta, beef & game. While some pinot noirs are meant to be drunk immediately, a fine Pinot Noir can easily age for 10 years or more.

H *PINOT NOIR Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 Half Bottle $39
Napa Valley, California
162 *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mills Vineyard 2006 Half Bottle $44
Napa Valley, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005 Half Bottle $47
Anderson Valley, California
11 *PINOT NOIR, Dr. Konstantin Frank NV $42
Finger Lakes New York
18 *PINOT NOIR, Millbrook 2007 $42
New York State
312 PINOT NOIR, Fess Parker 2006 $48
Santa Barbara, California
326 PINOT NOIR, Byron Estate 2007 $48
Santa Maria Valley, California
320 PINOT NOIR, Row Eleven 2005 $63
Santa Maria Valley, California
307 *PINOT NOIR, Elke, Donnelly Creek Vineyard 2006 $65
Anderson Valey, California
163 PINOT NOIR, Hamilton Russel 2007 $77
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa
102 *PINOT NOIR, Calera, Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2003 $77
Napa Valley, California
324 PINOT NOIR, Kynsi Stone Corral Vineyard 2003 $52
Edna Valley, California

More PINOT NOIR located under the Burgundy category

RED WINES, Spain

Tempranillo is a variety of black grape widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. It is the main grape used in Rioja, and is often referred to as Spain's "noble grape". Its name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes.

Tempranillo wines can be consumed young, but the most expensive ones are aged for several years in oak barrels. The wines are ruby red in color, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb.

21 Tempranillo, Ardales 2007 $29
Castilla, Spain

Priorat is a county in Catalonia, Spain. "Priorat històric," produces the famous and prestigious wine of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. Wines from elsewhere in the county are denominated as Montsant.
GENACHE, CARIGNAN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH & MERLOT

313 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Salanques 2005 $75
Priorat, Spain
171 PRIORAT, Rotllan Torra, Tirant 2003 $180
Priorat, Spain
120 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Costers de Vinyes Velles 2005 $180
Priorat, Spain

Carinena is another ancient wine growing region with roots in Roman times. Garnacha (Grenache) is the most common grape grown, but modern minded winemakers are blending Cabernet and other varietals in search of explosive wines with the power and cut that have become the desired international style.

79 Cabernet blend, Gran Viu Seleccion 2001 $62
Carinena, Spain

The Jumilla wine region is situated in the province of Murica and Albacete and covers an area of 30,000 hectares. The Jumilla wine region consists of 44 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 26 million liter of wine annually.

301 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2004 $77 Jumilla, Spain
322 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2005 $87 Jumilla, Spain

BOBAL
20 Bobal, Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2005 $77

RED WINES, Shiraz/Syrah

Shiraz and Syrah are both names for the same red wine grape. This grape is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, a different red wine grape grown mostly in California.

The Shiraz / Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and many countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. Shiraz is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia. Now that Shiraz has become well known and popular, some wineries in the US who are making an "Australian style wine" with this grape are calling their wines Shiraz as well.

Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods.

H Syrah, Clos LaChance 2003 Half Bottle $22
Central Coast, California
H Syrah, Havens 2002 Half Bottle $32
Napa Valley, California
150 SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 Half Bottle $61
McLauren Vale, Australia
327 Syrah, La Fond 2005 $36
Santa Rita Hills, California
5 *Syrah, Turnbull, Oakville Estate 2003 $59
Napa Valley, California
155 Syrah, A Donkey and Goat, Vidmar Vineyard 2004 $63
Yorkville Highlands, California
161 Syrah, Jade Mountain, Paras Vineyard 1999 $68
Mt. Veeder, California
8 Syrah, Foxen, Williamson-Dore Vineyard 2004 $72
Santa Inez Valley, California
216 SHIRAZ, Hently Farm, The Beauty 2005 $120
Barossa, Australia
101 *Syrah, Pax, Adler’s Spring 2004 $180
Mendocino, California
103 SHIRAZ, Clos Otto 2005 $180
Barossa Valley, Australia
105 SHIRAZ, Torbreck, Runrig 2005 $295
Barossa Valley
78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile

RED WINES, Zinfandel

Red Zinfandel is an "American Classic" wine. It was even originally thought to be made of native Californian grapes. Research has now shown that the zinfandel grape originated in Italy, but this wine is now primarily grown in California. Zinfandel grows its best in cool, coastal locations.
The color of a zinfandel wine is deep red, bordering on black. Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor - berries or dark cherries are often the taste range. Zinfandel goes well with "typical American" food - pizza, burgers, etc. It's hearty enough to match up with thick red sauces.
H *Zinfandel, Cline 2007 Half Bottle $17
California
H *Zinfandel, Cline Ancient Vine 2005 Half Bottle $22
Contra Costa County, California
H Zinfandel, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 Half Bottle $30
Santa Cruz, California
H *Zinfandel, Ggrich Hills 2003 Half Bottle $31
Napa Valley, California
H Zinfandel, Seghesio Old Vine 2005 Half Bottle $36
Sonoma County, California
24 Zinfandel, Orleans Hill 2007 $29
Lodi, California
53 Zinfandel, Steelhead Dry Creek Valley 2006 $39
Sonoma, California
12 *Zinfandel, Cline Live Oak 2007 $57
Contra Costa County, California
84 *Zinfandel, Coturri Chauvet Vineyards 2005 $65
Sonoma Valley, California
212 *Zinfandel, Chateau Potelle, VGS 2004 $68
Mt. Veeder, Napa, California
316 *Zinfandel, Davis Family 2006 $75
Russian River Valley, California

RED WINES, Petite Sirah

The Petite Sirah grape creates a rich red wine. The Petite Sirah grape is separate from the Sirah / Shiraz grape even though the names are similar. The Petite Sirah grape is descended from the Duriff Rhone grape of France. For most of its history, Petite Sirah was only used to blend into other wines. The grape gained a lot of attention in the 1970s because of the general red wine push, and because of its full, tannic taste.

Petite Sirah is predominantly planted in California, where it does well. Petites are anything but petite - they tend to be big, strong, muscular, and, well, purple.

Typical flavors include plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper. The wine tends to go well with stronger meats - game, beef, lamb, and spicy sauces. Petite Sirah can be drunk fresh from the bottle or aged for a more mellow flavor - its high tannin content makes long aging worthwhile.
93 *PETITE SIRAH, Cereghino-Smith 2008 $47
Lodi, California grapes, vinified in the Hudson Valley
9 PETITE SIRAH, Judd’s Hill 2003 $50
Lodi, California
85 PETITE SIRAH, Elyse Rutherford 2006 $56
Napa Valley, California
6 PETITE SIRAH, Epiphany, Rodney’s Vineyard 2005 $56
Santa Barbara, California

RED WINES, Carmenere

The Carménère grape is a wine grape variety originally planted in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, where it was used to produce deep red wines and occasionally used for blending purposes in the same manner as Petit Verdot.
Now rarely found in France, the world's largest area planted with this variety is in Chile in South America, with more than 4,000 Hectares (2006) cultivated in the Central Valley. As such, Chile produces the vast majority of Carménère wines available today and as the Chilean wine industry grows, more experimentation is being carried out on Carménère's potential as a blending grape, especially with Cabernet Sauvignon.
Carménère wine has a deep red color and aromas found in red fruits, spices and berries. The tannins are gentler and softer than hose in Cabernet Sauvignon and it is a medium body wine.

122 CARMENERE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON & SYRAH (Bio-Dynamic Grapes)
Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2003 $73
Maipo Valley, Chile

FUN STATISTICS
1 grape cluster = 1 glass  
75 grapes = 1 cluster  
4 clusters = 1 bottle  
40 clusters = 1 vine  
1 vine = 10 bottles 
1200 clusters = 1 barrel  
1 barrel = 60 gallons  
60 gallons = 25 cases  
30 vines = 1 barrel  
400 vines = 1 acre  
1 acre = 5 tons  
5 tons = 332 cases

DESSERT WINE & CORDIALS
Port & Sherry
Sherry, Cream Pedro Romero 6 glass
Tawny Port, Quinta do Infantado 8 glass
Tawny Port, Royal Port 10 year 8 glass
Tawny Port, Royal Port 20 year 12 glass
Tawny Port, Graham’s 20 year 45 375 ml bottle
W Grahams Six-Grape 65 750 ml bottle
W LBV Royal Port 1998 65 750 ml bottle
W Port, Smith Woodhouse LBV 1992 55 750 ml bottle

Dessert Wine
183 Ice Wine, Wagner Vineyards Riesling 01 47 375 ml bottle
183 Eiswein, Rudolf Muller 07 37 375 ml bottle
204 Ice Wine, Hunt Country 42 375 ml bottle
Late Harvest Riesling, Claar Cellars 07 9 glass
Late Harvest Torrontes, Santa Julia 06 6 glass
W Late Harvest Zinfandel, Frey Vineyards 30 500 ml bottle
190 Monastrell, Alceno Dulce 01 49 375 ml bottle
192 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise J. Vidal Fluery Ampuis 04 49 375 ml bottle
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Domaine du Vieux Chene 05 8 glass
193 Sauternes, Bastor-La Montagne 03 39 375 ml bottle
Moscatel, Ochoa 06 8 glass
Moscatel, JP Vinhos 8 glass
172 Dolce Far Niente 03 127 375ml
181 Sauternes, Chateau Piada 01 80 750 ml bottle
195 Sauternes, Gilette 85 197 375 ml bottle
191 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1985 150 750 ml bottle
173 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1971 197 750 ml bottle

Flights of wine and spirits
Liquid Gold 11
Ochoa Moscatel, Muscat de Rivesaltes & Santa Julia Late Harvest Torrontes

Warwick Valley Cordial Flight, choose three 11
Black Currant, Bourbon Barrel Apple, Bartlett Pear or Sour Cherry

Around the World 8
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Royal 10 year Tawny Port, Cream Pedro Romero Sherry

Grand Marnier 8
Grand Marnier, Cinquantenaire 150 30
St. Germain (Elder flower) 8
Cointreau 8
Galliano 8
Knickers Irish Whiskey 6
Macadamia Nut Liqueur 8
Tia Maria 6
Tuaca 6
Chambord 8

Luxardo Amaretto 8
Drambuie 8
Blueberry Castelli 9
Wild Strawberry Fragolino 9
Belle de Brillet, Pear Cognac 8
Poli Moscato Grappa 10
Nardini Almond Grapa 10
Luxardo Sambuca 6
Kalani Coconut Liquer 6
Caprinatura Lemoncello 6

SCOTCH & WHISKEY
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
From Islay
BruichLaddich 3D3 The Norrie Cambell Tribute 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old “Torrey Pines” Chateau Latour Cask 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old Sauterne Cask 16
Bruichladdich Rocks 9
BruichLaddich Waves
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 18
Lagavulin 16 Year Old 12

From Highland
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old 10
Glenmorange 10 Year Old 10
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old 9
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old, French Oak Reserve 14
Glengoyne 10 Year Old 9
The Macallan 12 Year Old 10
The Macallan 18 Year Old 24
The Speyside 12 Year Old 10

From West Highland
Oban 14 Year Old 12
From Speyside
The Benriach 12 Year Old 9
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old 14
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 16
The Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder’s Reserve 9
The Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood 11
The Balvenie 15 Year Old 13

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
St. George Lot 3 11 Alameda CA
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey 9 Colorado

BLENDED MALT WHISKEY
Pendelton 10 Year Old Hood Distillers 9 Canada
Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey 18 Gardiner NY

SINGLE CASK SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
All single cask Scotch & selected others are Un-Chill-filtered & no color is added
Longmorn-Glenlivet 1968 Cask Strength 35 Year Old 30 Highland
BruichLaddich 1990 Cask Strength 14 Year Old 18 Islay
Coal Ila 1991 Un-Chillfiltered 15 Year Old Matured in Hogs Head, 654 bottles made. 14 Islay
Glenlivet 1985 20 Years Old Matured in Hogshead, bottle number 33 of 221 24 Speyside

BLENDED MALT SCOTCH
Black Bottle 10 Year Old A blend of all 11 distilleries in Islay consisting of single malts. 9 Islay
Islay Mist 17 Year Old contains majority Laphroiag 18 Islay
King’s Crest 25 Year Old Blend of 25 year Glenlivet & 27 year North of Scotland 35
Johnnie Walker Red 7
Johnnie Walker Black 12 Year Old 9
Johnnie Walker Green 15 Year Old 15
Johnnie Walker Blue “Rarest Blend” 35

BOURBON
Johnny Drum 7
Evan Williams, Single Barrel 1995 7
Old Pogue, Master’s Select 9
Willet Family 9
Buffalo Trace 9
Pricard’s Double Barreled 14
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 12
Hudson Baby Bourbon 12

American Whiskey
Hudson New York Corn Whiskey 8
Hudson Manhattan Rye 12
Hudson New York Whiskey 12

RUM
Doorly’s 8 Barbados
Plantation, Grande Reserve 8 Barbados
Cane 8 Louisiana
Saint James 8 Martinque
Clement VSOP 8 Martinque
Homere Clement 18 Martinque
El Dorado-
21 Year Special Reserve 16 Guyuna
COGNAC
Bowen XO 18
Kelt Tour du Monde VSOP 12
Kelt Tour du Monde XO 24
Remy Martin VSOP 10
Germain Robin Shareholders, Alambic Brandy 12
Germain Robin XO Barrel Select, Alambic Brandy 16

ARMAGNAC
Armagnac, Cles des Ducs VSOP 10
St. Aubin, Kelt Tour du Monde 12
De Montal VSOP 12
Marie Duffau, Hors d’Age 10
ABSINTHE
St. George (Bistro Best Seller) 12 California
Delaware Phoenix Walton Meadow (Italian Wormwood) 12 New York
Delaware Phoenix Meadow of Love (Virginia Wormwood) 12 New York
Mata Hari 12 Austria

Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic (45%-90% ABV), anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, also called "wormwood." Absinthe is typically of a natural green color but is also produced in both clear and artificially colored styles. It is often called "the Green Fairy."
Although it is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, absinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor. Absinthe is unusual among spirits in that it is bottled at a high proof but is normally diluted with water when it is drunk.
Absinthe originated in Switzerland. However, it is better known for its popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Due in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Aleister Crowley were all notorious "bad men" of that day who were (or were thought to be) devotees of the Green Fairy.
Absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug. The chemical thujone, present in small quantities, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915 absinthe had been banned in the United States and in most European countries except the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although absinthe was vilified, no evidence has shown it to be any more dangerous than ordinary liquor. Its psychoactive properties, apart from those of ethanol, have been much exaggerated.
A revival of absinthe began in the 1990s, when countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale. As of February 2008, nearly 200 brands of absinthe were being produced in a dozen countries, most notably France, Switzerland, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

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WHITE WINE HALF BOTTLES

CHARDONNAY, Dry Creek 2007 $27
Russian River Valley, California
CHARDONNAY, McCrostie 2006 $29
Carneros, California
CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2004 $40
Napa Valley, California
POUILLY-FUISSE, Joseph Drouhin 2007 $29
Burgundy, France
VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 $28
Central Coast, California
SAUVIGNON FUME BLANC, Dry Creek 2007 $24
Sonoma County, California
SAUVIGNON BLANC-SANCERRE, Guy Saget 2007 $25
Loire Valley, France
SAUVIGNON BLANC- FUME BLANC, Grgich Hills 2006 $36 Napa Valley, California
CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (NV) $45
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec (NV) $45
Reims, France
MOSCATO, Elio Perrone (NV) $25
Asti, Italy

RED HALF BOTTLES

PINOT NOIR, Martin Ray 2006 $34
Santa Barbara County, California
162 PINOT NOIR, Calera Mills Vineyard 2006 $44
Napa Valley, California
PINOT NOIR, Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 $39
Napa Valley, California
PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005 $47
Anderson Valley, California
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Domaine Roger Perrin 2006 $35 Rhone, France
CROZES-HERMITAGE, Jean Luc Colombo Les Fees Brunes 2005 $32
Rhone, France
146 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Grgich Hills 2004 $49
Napa Valley, California
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Raymond Reserve 2005 $29
Napa Valley, California
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stags’ Leap 2005 $39
Napa Valley, California
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Ladera 2005 $39
Napa Valley, California
CABERNET SAUVIGNON St. Supery 2004 $34
Napa Valley, California
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Turnbull 2005 $39
Oakville, Napa Valley, California
211 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 $74
Napa Valley
SANGIOVESE, Seghesio 2005 $30
Alexander Valley, California
ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine 2007 $36
Sonoma County, California
ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 $30
Santa Cruz, California
ZINFANDEL, Grgich Hills 2005 $31
Napa Valley, California
ZINFANDEL, Cline 2007 $17
California
MERLOT, Swanson Oakville 2003 $35
Napa Valley, California
MERLOT, Lazio, Falesco Montiano 2003 $45
Lazio, Italy
MONTEPULCIANO, Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005 $29
Montepulciano, Italy
116 AMARONE, Allegrini 2000 $65
Valpolicella, Italy
SYRAH, Havens 2002 $32
Napa Valley, California
150 SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 $61
McLaren Vale, Australia

SPARKLING

CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Brand Brut NV ½ Bottle $45
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec NV ½ Bottle $45
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Heidsieck & Co Monopole Rose NV $69
Epernay, France
CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV $61
Epernay, France
CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Millesime 2000 $97
Epernay, France
CHAMPAGNE, Jacquart, La Cuvee Nomaine 1988 $130
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne 2000 $350
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Krug, Brut 1995 $450
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Brut 2000 $295
Reims, France
CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Rose 1995 $975
Reims, France

MOSCATO, Elio Perrone (NV) Half Bottle $25 Asti, Italy

PROSECCO, Zardetto NV Glass $10
Valdobbiadene, Italy
PROSECCO, Bellusi NV $32
Valdobiaddine, Italy
PROSECCO, Alice 'Tajud' Brut NV $39
Valdobiaddine, Italy

CAVA, Cristalino Brut NV Glass $8
Spain
CAVA, Albet I Noya Brut NV $39
Penedes, Spain

WHITE WINES, Chardonnay

Chardonnay - Chardonnay is a white wine which can range from clean and crisp with a hint of varietal flavor to rich and complex oak-aged wines. Chardonnay typically balances fruit, acidity and texture. This varietal goes well with everything from fish and poultry to cheeses, spicy foods and nut sauces.

AMERICAN
H CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2004 Half Bottle $40
Napa Valley, California
H CHARDONNAY, McCrostie 2006 Half Bottle $29
Carneros, California
500 CHARDONNAY, Badger Mountain 2007 $29
Columbia Valley, Washington
500 CHARDONNAY, Whitecliff Vineyard, Estate Reserve 2008 $35
Hudson River Region, New York
500 CHARDONNAY, Millbrook 2007 $35
New York State
500 CHARDONNAY, Picket Fence Russian River Valley 2006 $36
Sonoma County, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Truchard 2006 $62
Carneros, Napa Valley, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Chalk Hill Estate 2004 $72
Sonoma County, California
184 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden 2004 $90
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
175 CHARDONNAY, Kistler, Les Noisetiers 2004 $97
Sonoma County, California

FRENCH
800 CHARDONNAY, Domaine Henri Delegrange, Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Burgundy, France 2007 $44
500 CHARDONNAY, Jean Paul Brun, Beaujolais Blanc 2007 $39
Beaujolais, France
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy France
500 CHARDONNAY, Droin Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2006 $77
Burgundy, France

ITALIAN
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily, Italy

SOUTH AMERICA
1100 CHARDONNAY, Miguel Torres Santa Digna 2006 $29
Cental Valley, Chile

WHITE WINES, Italian

OTHER VARIETALS

1100 PINOT BIANCO BLEND, Vallarom Vadum Caesaris 2006 $32
Pinot Bianco 50%, Chardonnay 30%, Sauvigon Blanc 10%, Riesling 10%
Vallagarina, Italy

500 ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2005 $49
Umbria

500 GAVI DI GAVI, Laghibellina ‘Altius’ 2006 $45
Piemonte

600 VERMENTINO, Riviera Ligure di Ponente 2007 $35
Liguria

800 FRIULANO, Gigante ‘Vigneto Storico’ 2007 $49
Friuli-Venezia Giulia

700 KERNER, Niklas 2007 $49
Alto Adige

WHITE WINES, Viognier, Riesling, Gewurztraminer & Pinot Gris
VIOGNIER was a rare type of grape brought to Condrieu, on the northern Rhône, over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks or Romans. It was only planted in California a mere 20 years ago. It is now predominantly found in the Rhône valley and California. Viognier is extremely difficult to grow and therefore is only used by few vineyards. Viognier is becoming a favored white wine, as its depth of character and complexity is greater than the current white favorite, Chardonnay. Viognier is noted for spice, floral, citrus, apricot, apple and peach flavors. It typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit.
700 VIOGNIER (blend), Treana Mer Soleil Vineyard 2006 $49
Central Coast
1100 VIOGNIER, Cline 2007 $32
California
H VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 Half Bottle $22
Central Coast, California

RIESLINGS are white wines known for their floral perfume. Depending on where they're made, they can be crisp and bone-dry, full-bodied and spicy or luscious and sweet. The flavor is often of peaches, apricots, honey, and apples and pairs well with duck, pork, and roast vegetables.

800 RIESLING, Buitenverwachting 2007 $29
Constantia, South Africa
800 RIESLING, Badger Mountain 2007 $29
Columbia Valley, Washington
700 RIESLING, Wein-Erbhof Stein Feinherb 2007 $39
Mosel, Germany
700 RIESLING Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes, New York
800 RIESLING, Zind Humbrecht Turckheim 2004 $65
Alsace, Franc

GEWURZTRAMINER is a white grape that produces distinctive wines rich in spicy aromas and full flavors, ranging from dry to sweet. Smells and flavors of litchi nuts, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit, and honeysuckle come out of this varietal. It is often a popular choice for Asian cuisines and pork-based sausages.

WBG GEWURZTRAMINER, Robertson Winery 2008 $32
Robertson Valley, S Africa
700 GEWURZTRAMINER, Resonance 2007 $52
Carlton District, Oregon

PINOT GRIS is white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. Thought to be a mutant clone of the Pinot noir grape, it normally has a grayish-blue fruit, accounting for its name ("gris" meaning "grey" in French) but the grape can have a brownish pink to black and even white appearance. The wines produced from this grape also vary in color from a deep golden yellow to copper and even a light shade of pink. The clone of Pinot Gris grown in Italy is known as Pinot Grigio.

700 PINOT GRIS, Cline 2008 $32
Sonoma, California

WHITE WINES, Sake & Sauvignon Blanc
SAKE is, at its simplest, a concoction of rice, water, and mold. Because of this, the type of rice used, the purity of the water, and other basic quality standards make a huge difference in the type of sake created. The rice is often polished down, removing the surface imperfections. This polishing also removes fatty acids - some companies claim the more fatty acids removed, the less of a hangover the drinker gets.
JUNMAI, SAKE, Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling 250ml $10
Japan
WBG NIGORI Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
JUNMAI, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
NIGORI GENSHU, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
TOKUBETSU HONJOZO, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
900 NIGORI Snow Beauty 300ml $19
Japan
900 NIGORI Murai Family, Genshu 720ml $43
Japan
900 JUNMAI Hakushika, Fresh & Light 300ml $19
Japan
WBG JUNMAI GINJO Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
900 JUNMAI GINJO Murai Family, Tanrei 720ml $45
Japan
900 JUNMAI DAIGINJO Hakushika 300ml $37
Japan

SAUVIGNON BLANC has been used for centuries in France, and came to California in 1878. In the US it is sometimes called "Fumé Blanc", a name first coined by Robert Mondavi to play up its smoky flavors. The sales of the wine under this new name now exceed sales under the original name. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of sauvignon Blanc.
Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced flavors of a herbal variety, with grassy and apple flavors, plus olive and a soft, smoky flavor. They can be anything from sweet to dry, but are typically very light. Sauvignon Blancs tend to be crisp and acidic, helping the wine cut through heavy food flavors. It pairs well with seafood and chicken. It will stand up to thick sauces and stews. And is great cocktail wine.

UNITED STATES
H SAUVIGNON BLANC- FUME BLANC, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $36 Napa Valley, California
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Santa Barbara Winery 2007 $34
Santa Ynez Valley, California
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Cade 2007 $39
Napa Valley, California

OTHER REGIONS
H SAUVIGNON BLANC-SANCERRE, Guy Saget 2007 Half Bottle $25
Loire Valley, France
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Amayna 2008 $39
Leyda Valley, San Antonio, Chile
600 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Brancott Conders Forest 2007 $57
Marlborough, New Zealand

WHITE WINES, Muscadet

MUSCADET is a type of dry French white wine. It is made at the western end of the Loire Valley, near the city of Nantes in the Pays de la Loire region neighboring the Brittany Region. More Muscadet is produced than any other Loire wine.
In terms of tastes Muscadet tends toward bright citrus (lemon, lime) and mineral notes.

500 MUSCADET, Domaine Saupin, de Sevre et Maine 2006 $34
Loire Valley, France

WHITE WINES, Alsace

ALSATIAN wine has a long history. The wine producing region of Alsace in France primarily produces white wines. Its wines, which have a strong Germanic influence. Both dry and sweet white wines are produced, and are often made from aromatic grapes varieties.

800 PINOT D’Alsace, Domaine Bott-Geyle 2005 $39
A wonderful blend of four Pinot Grapes, 35% Pinot Blanc, 35 % Pinot Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Gris & 10% Pinot Noir
Alsace, France

WHITE WINES, Brachetto

BRACHETTO is a grape variety found in Piedmont, Italy which is used to make both red and rosé wines.
The most notable wine here is the red Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG which is made in both still and spumante (fully sparkling) versions.

BRACHETTO D’ ACQUI, Banfi, Rosa Regale (sparking rose) 2005 Glass $9
Acqui, Italy
WHITE WINES, Valvin Muscat

VALVIN MUSCAT is a hybrid grape variety for use in white wine production. It was developed by grape breeder Bruce Reisch at the Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station and released on July 7, 2006. Valvin muscat is the result of a cross between Muscat Ottonel (vitis vinifera) and hybrid Muscat du Moulin (Couderc 299-35). It has distinct muscat grape characteristics. If you like dry Gewürztraminer, Muscat or Torrontes then you will love Valvin Muscat.

800 VALVIN MUSCAT, Hunt Country 2008 $34
Finger Lakes, New York

WHITE WINES, Our Favorites

OUR FAVORITE WHITE WINES

700 AWOSTING WHITE, Whitecliff Vineyard NV $32 Hudson River Region, New York

1100 TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $32
Abruzzo, Italy

500 ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2005 $49
Umbria, Italy

800 MARSANNE & ROUSSANNE, L’Archet Cuvee Occitane 2005 $45
Vin de Pays D’Oc

700 SAVENNIERES, Nicolas Joly, Les Clos Sacres 2005 $49
Loire Valley, France

600 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $75 Rhone, France

REGIONAL FRENCH RED WINES

The region of Bordeaux, France is the largest region of quality wine growing in the world. Bordeaux is made up of five main districts - Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes. While Medoc and the entire region are best known for their reds ("Clarets"), white wines also have their place. Graves creates dry whites, and Sauternes is known for its sweet whites.
When people just say "Bordeaux wine", they typically mean the classic red blend. The red Bordeaux are created with Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The color tends to be a garnet/ruby shade. The flavor is typically intense varying between powerful to light and racy, with blackberry, black currant, oak derived vanilla, and other notes.

71 PESSAC-LEOGNAN, Chateau de Cruzeau 2003 $49
73 HAUT-MEDOC, Chateau d’Arcins 2005 $49
130 LISTRAC-MEDOC, Chateau Clarke 2003 $55
70 PAUILLAC, Chateau Pibran 2004 $60
76 MARGAUX, Chateau Canuet 2000 $60
72 PAUILLAC, Les Tourelles de Longueville 2004 $65
203 ST-JULIEN, Chateau Lalande 2000 $70
74 ST-EMILION, Chateau Petit-Figeac 2004 $75

Burgundy is known as Bourgogne in France, and has a long history in winemaking. Each sub-region of Burgundy is so different from each other that it is hard to address the region as a whole, and to make any sweeping generalities. The flinty, classic Chablis flavor is made solely with Chardonnay grapes, while the freshness of Beaujolais Nouveau comes from the fruity Gamay. From the Cote D’Or (golden slope) comes the worlds most famous and expensive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

15 HAUTES-COTES DE BEAUNE, Domaine Henri Delegrange 2007 $44
13 GEVRY CHAMBERTIN, Laboure-Roi 2005 $49
151 VOLNAY-SANTENOTS, Thierry et Pascale Matrot 2003 $67
153 CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY Vincent Giradin, Vieilles Vignes 2003 $87
201 POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005 $90
152 SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE, Bruno Clair Premier Cru 2002 $108
200 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers 2005 $150
110 MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN, Maison Champy 2004 $210
121 MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN, Maison Champy 2005 $295

REGIONAL FRENCH RED WINES

Châteauneuf du Pape: The Châteauneuf du Pape is the most famous Côtes du Rhône wine. The "Coteaux" (slope) of Châteauneuf du Pape is lie between the towns of Orange and Avignon , in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Provence. The Popes used to have their summer residence in Châteauneuf du Pape. The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache and up to 11 other varietals. Mostly Red wines, they tend to be powerful and richly colored.
H CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Domaine Roger Perrin 2006 Half Bottle $35
114 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Louis Bernard 2000 $65
214 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Domaine Paul Autard 2003 $68
112 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $155
145 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Chateau De Beaucastel 2005 $165

RHONE
H CROZES-HERMITAGE, Jean Luc Colombo Les Fees Brunes 2005 Half Bottle $32

RHONE RANGERS & RHONE STYLE
The Rhone Rangers are a group of winemakers who promote the use of grape varieties from the Rhône Valley in the south of France. They are mostly based in the Central Coast of California and are now organized into a not-for-profit organization for the promotion of wines containing at least 75% of the 22 Rhône grape varieties.
19 SYRAH, GRENACHE & CINSAULT, Chemin Moscow 2004 $45
Vin de Pays D’ oc, France
7 GRENACHE, SYRAH & MOURVEDRE, Cline Cashmere 2007 $47
California
3 SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2001 $50
California
115 SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 1993 $97
California

302 RHONE GRAPES & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa

ITALIAN RED WINES, TUSCANY

H MONTEPULCIANO DOC, Avignonesi Vino Nobile di 2005 Half Bottle $29

CHIANTI comes from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti, although some other areas are using the name on their labels. Chianti was first identified as a wine in the 13th century. Its primary red grapes are Sangiovese and Canaiolo.

16 CHIANTI Classico DOCG, Villa Caffagio 2004 $49
317 CHIANTI Colli Senesi DOCG, Vitanza 2006 $39
329 CHIANTI Rufina DOCG, Renzo Mazi 2008 $32

BRUNELLO is a wine that is made with the Brunello clone of the sangiovese grape, a classic grape of Italy. Brunello wines are aged in oak and often need to age for a while to soften those tannins. There are three types of Brunello wines: Rosso di Montalcino,  Brunello di Montalcino  & Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
124 BRUNELLO DOCG, Belpoggio 2001 $89
Montalcino, Italy
137 BRUNELLO DOCG, Caparzo 2003 $96
Montalcino, Italy
136 BRUNELLO DOCG, La Magia Reserva 1999 $109
Montalcino, Italy
143 BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi 1999 $119
Montalcino, Italy
113 BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi Summus 2003 $139
Montalcino, Italy

SUPER TUSCANS
The term "Super Tuscan" describes any Tuscan red wine that does not adhere to traditional blending laws for the region. For example, Chianti Classico wines are made from a blend of grapes with Sangiovese as the dominant varietal in the blend. Super Tuscans often use other grapes, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, making them ineligible for DOC(G) classification under the traditional rules.
In the 1970s Piero Antinori, whose family had been making wine for more than 600 years, decided to make a richer wine by eliminating the white grapes from the Chianti blend, and instead adding Bordeaux varietals (namely, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). He was inspired by a little-known (at the time) Cabernet Sauvignon made by relatives called Sassicaia, which openly flouted the rules set down for traditional wines in Tuscany. The result was the first Super Tuscan, which he named Tignanello, after the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Other winemakers started experimenting with Super Tuscan blends of their own shortly thereafter.
Because these wines did not conform to strict DOC(G) classifications, they were initially labeled as vino da tavola, meaning "table wine," a term ordinarily reserved for lower quality wines. The creation of the Indicazione Geografica Tipica IGT a category (technically indicating a level of quality between vino da tavola and DOCG) helped bring Super Tuscans "back into the fold" from a regulatory standpoint.

309 Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2003 $59
25 Tuscany IGT, Malenchini Bruzzico 2004 $49
328 Tuscany IGT, Altesino Palazzo Altesi 2004 $77
144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225
165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250
140 Tuscany IGT, Poggio al Tesoro “W” 2005 $180
141 Tuscany IGT, Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve 2004 $125
100% Sangiovese di Lamole (a naturally low yielding clone of Sangiovese) from 70 year-old vines grown at 1,350 feet above sea level with west-southwest exposure. The juice is macerated with the skins for approximately 12 days. Daily manual punch-downs ensure greater concentration of flavor and tannins. The wine is aged in Allier, Vosges, Nevers and American oak barriques for 12 months, and refined in bottle for six months.

ITALIAN RED WINES, PIEDMONT

BAROLO is a section of Piedmont, Italy, southwest of Alba. While wine in Italy is timeless, Barolo came about in the 1800s when the Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Falletti started making wine out of Nebbiolo grapes. Nowadays, there are 3,000 acres of Nebbiolo producers in the towns of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, and Serralunga d'Alba.

142 BAROLO DOCG, Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 1999 $210
106 BAROLO DOCG, Vietti Ravera 2000 1.5 Liter $550

DOLCETTO is a black wine grape variety widely grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. The name means "little sweet one," though it is nearly always a dry wine. Dolcetto wines can be tannic and fruit driven with moderate levels of acidity.

30 DOLCETTO D’ALBA DOC, Enzo Boglietti 2007 $39

ITALIAN RED WINES, CAMPANIA

AGLIANICO Originally brought to Italy by the Greeks in the 6th century B.C., Aglianico was famous in the ancient world for it's part in Falernum, a wine revered by kings and poets. Today it is making a comeback after nearly being wiped out by Phylloxera in the 19th century. A late ripening varietal, Aglianico boasts inky-black depths of color, fiery tannins and a firm structure. Aromas and flavors of black fruits, smoke, dark chocolate and even iron are common. Aglianico is a long lived varietal, with better examples improving in bottle for decades.
Aglianico is southern Italy's greatest grape, with the best expressions coming from the D.O.Cs Taurasi in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata, where it grows in the volcanic ash on the slopes of Mount Vulture. It can also be found in the warm climates of Riverland (South Australia) and Nemea (Eastern Greece). It is a good match for roasts and game.

318 AGLIANICO DEL TABURNO DOC, Ocone 2003 $45
2 SANNIO AGLIANICO DOC, Venditti 'Marraioli' 2005 $49

ITALIAN RED WINES, UMBRIA

SAGRANTINO is grape varietal that grows only around the hilltop town of Montefalco. In fact, it is grown nowhere else in the world (although lately there have been some experiments with it in Tuscany). Its origins are mysterious. Whether the grape is indigenous to the area or not is up for debate. Some theorize that it was brought to Umbria by the Greeks, while others say it was brought by the Franciscan (French) friars. Another theory has St. Francis of Assisi bringing it from the Middle East to be used as a sacramental wine. Among the wine cognoscenti though, it is now Umbrian at its soul.

160 SAGRANTINO DI MONTEFALCO DOCG, Martinelli 2003 $65

31 UMBRIA IGT, Falesco Vitiano (Cabernet, Sangiovese & Merlot) 2007 $29

319 SANNIO ROSSO DOC, Masseria Venditti (Montepulciano, Olivella & Aglianico)
2007 $39

ITALIAN RED WINES, ABRUZZO

MONTEPULCIANO is the name of a red grape that is planted in central Italy.
96 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale San Calisto 2005 $57
325 MONTEPULCIANO D’ ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $32

ITALIAN RED WINES, VENETO

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, or Amarone for short, is created in the Venetian region of Italy. Originally there was only one legal region, or DOC, for the Valpolicella name. These wines are made with the Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Two sub-groups emerged, though - recioto, which is a sweet dessert wine, and Amarone, which is a dry red wine with great body.
Both recioto and Amarone are made with grapes that have been dried on racks, bringing out their flavors. In 1991 these two were granted their own DOCs. The land area encompassed by these three DOCs is the same, but the types of wine are quite different.

116 DELLA VALPOLICELLO DOC, Allegrini Amarone 2000 Half Bottle $65
Valpolicella, Italy

ITALIAN RED WINES, APULIA

17 NEGROAMARO SALENTO IGT, Tormaresca Masseria Maime 2003 $47

ITALIAN RED WINES, TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE

LAGREIN, A red-wine grape grown mainly in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region. Lagrein is Vinified into deep, dark reds

4 SUDTIROLER LAGREIN DOC, Weingut Niklas 2006 $39

RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon
CABERNET SAUVIGNON is the name of both the grape and the wine it produces. Cabernet is known as one of the world's finest red wines, with its depth of complexity and richness of flavour. Other names for this grape and wine are Petit Cabernet, Petit Vidure and Vidure, and in Italy, Uva Francese.
Cabernet is grown all over the world - South America; Australia; Lebanon; Long Island, NY; Northern California; and of course France. The grape is very durable and adapts to various climates well. The two areas of Bordeaux, France that use this grape - Médoc and Graves - have only grown it since the 18th century.
NAPA VALLEY
H CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Raymond Reserve 2004 Half Bottle $30
H CABERNET SAUVIGNON, St. Supery 2004 Half Bottle $34
H CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stags’ Leap 2005 Half Bottle $39
H CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Turnbull Oakville 2003 Half Bottle $39
H CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Ladera 2005 Half Bottle $39
146 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Grgich Hills 2004 Half Bottle $49
211 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 Half Bottle $74
94 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Freemark Abbey 2004 $57
166 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Cedar Knoll Vineyard Co 2004 $59
194 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District2003 $65
87 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Ladera Howell Mountain 2004 $97
180 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Forman 2005 $137
111 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pine Ridge Oakville 2002 $140
176 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Axios 2001 $195
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stone Hedge 1997 5 Liter $450

SONOMA VALLEY
86 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, BR Cohn Silver 2006 $54

ALEXANDER VALLEY
156 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Silver Oak 2004 $127

NORTH COAST
55 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Bonterra 1997 3 Liter $140

SANTA CRUZ
26 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mount Eden Vineyards, Saratoga Cuvee
2004 $59
OTHER STATES
93 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX GRAPES
Whitecliff Vineyard Sky Island 2007 $39
New York State

BEYOUND UNITED STATES
123 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & MERLOT Franco Todini Nero Della Cervara 2003 $65
Umbria, Italy
302 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & RHONE GRAPES
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
97 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Jacob’s Creek, St. Hugo 2004 $57
Coonawarra, Australia

RED WINES, Malbec, Cabernet Franc & Merlot

MALBEC is a red grape that is popular in Argentina and Chile. While it was once grown in Bordeaux, it use has declined in recent times. This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. In Argentina it is almost the most-planted red grape, and is the third most planted in Chile.
Malbec goes well with pizza, pasta, roast and grilled meats such as chicken, beef or turkey. Malbec can be aged for up to 5 years typically
27 MALBEC, Tierra Secreta 2006 $32
Mendoza, Argentina
23 MALBEC, Familia Mayol, Montuiri Vineyard 2007 $39
Mendoza, Argentina
88 MALBEC, Salentein Reserve 2006 $57
Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina

CABERNET FRANC is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire.
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets.

91 CABERNET FRANC, Whitecliff Vineyard Estate Bottled 2008 $37
Hudson River Region, New York

MERLOT is the name of a red grape which traces its ancestry to the biturica variety. This was brought to France in the first century. The "Merlot" grape was not named as a distinct variety until the 1800s. It is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal.
Not quite as harsh as other reds, merlot has less tannin than a Cabernet and can therefore be drunk earlier. It is mellow but still complex, a bit chewy. Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, and orange. It is a perfect match for beef and other medium-heavy dishes. Try some with a rich, red pasta dish, or even a heavy chicken dish. Merlot is also an excellent compliment to chocolate.

H MERLOT, Swanson Oakville 2003 Half Bottle $29
Napa Valley, California
138 MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2001 Half Bottle $45
Lazio, Italy
H MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2003 Half Bottle $37
Lazio, Italy
92 MERLOT, Whitecliff Vineyard 2008 $37
New York State
95 MERLOT, Freemark Abbey 2005 $47
Napa Valley, California
29 MERLOT, Havens 2005 $52
Napa Valley, California
133 MERLOT, Jade Mountain, Paris Vineyard 2000 $63
Mt. Veeder, California

RED WINES, Pinot Noir

It was only recently, in the early 1990s, that PINOT NOIR began to be grown in quantity in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Pinot Noir grows best in cool climates. It is known as an extremely difficult grape to grow and to make into wine.

A Pinot Noir's color can be any of a range of colors - from cherry red to purple-red and even brown as the wine ages. Typical flavors include earth, leather, vanilla (from the oak), and jam ... the fruity flavors of the jam often taste like raspberry, strawberry, and plum.

Pinot is the great alternative red because it is both light in body and full flavored. Pinot Noir can go well with almost anything, salmon, pasta, beef & game. While some pinot noirs are meant to be drunk immediately, a fine Pinot Noir can easily age for 10 years or more.

H PINOT NOIR Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 Half Bottle $39
Napa Valley, California
162 PINOT NOIR, Calera Mills Vineyard 2006 Half Bottle $44
Napa Valley, California
H PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005 Half Bottle $47
Anderson Valley, California
11 PINOT NOIR, Dr. Konstantin Frank NV $42
Finger Lakes New York
18 PINOT NOIR, Millbrook 2007 $42
New York State
312 PINOT NOIR, Fess Parker 2006 $48
Santa Barbara, California
326 PINOT NOIR, Byron Estate 2007 $48
Santa Maria Valley, California
320 PINOT NOIR, Row Eleven 2005 $63
Santa Maria Valley, California
307 PINOT NOIR, Elke, Donnelly Creek Vineyard 2006 $65
Anderson Valey, California
163 PINOT NOIR, Hamilton Russel 2007 $77
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa
102 PINOT NOIR, Calera, Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2003 $77
Napa Valley, California
324 PINOT NOIR, Kynsi Stone Corral Vineyard 2003 $52
Edna Valley, California

More PINOT NOIR located under the Burgundy category

RED WINES, Spain

TEMPRANILLO is a variety of black grape widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. It is the main grape used in Rioja, and is often referred to as Spain's "noble grape". Its name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes.

Tempranillo wines can be consumed young, but the most expensive ones are aged for several years in oak barrels. The wines are ruby red in color, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb.

21 TEMPRANILLO, Ardales 2007 $29
Castilla, Spain

PRIORAT is a county in Catalonia, Spain. "Priorat històric," produces the famous and prestigious wine of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. Wines from elsewhere in the county are denominated as Montsant.
GENACHE, CARIGNAN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH & MERLOT

313 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Salanques 2005 $75
Priorat, Spain
171 PRIORAT, Rotllan Torra, Tirant 2003 $180
Priorat, Spain
120 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Costers de Vinyes Velles 2005 $180
Priorat, Spain

CARINENA is another ancient wine growing region with roots in Roman times. Garnacha (Grenache) is the most common grape grown, but modern minded winemakers are blending Cabernet and other varietals in search of explosive wines with the power and cut that have become the desired international style.

79 CABERNET BLEND, Gran Viu Seleccion 2001 $62
Carinena, Spain

The JUMILLA wine region is situated in the province of Murica and Albacete and covers an area of 30,000 hectares. The Jumilla wine region consists of 44 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 26 million liter of wine annually.

301 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2004 $77 Jumilla, Spain
322 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2005 $87 Jumilla, Spain

BOBAL
20 BOBAL, Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2005 $77

RED WINES, Shiraz/Syrah

Shiraz and Syrah are both names for the same red wine grape. This grape is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, a different red wine grape grown mostly in California.

The Shiraz / Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and many countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. Shiraz is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia. Now that Shiraz has become well known and popular, some wineries in the US who are making an "Australian style wine" with this grape are calling their wines Shiraz as well.

Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods.

H SYRAH, Clos LaChance 2003 Half Bottle $22
Central Coast, California
H SYRAH, Havens 2002 Half Bottle $32
Napa Valley, California
150 SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 Half Bottle $61
McLauren Vale, Australia
327 SYRAH, La Fond 2005 $36
Santa Rita Hills, California
5 SYRAH, Turnbull, Oakville Estate 2003 $59
Napa Valley, California
155 SYRAH, A Donkey and Goat, Vidmar Vineyard 2004 $63
Yorkville Highlands, California
161 SYRAH, Jade Mountain, Paras Vineyard 1999 $68
Mt. Veeder, California
8 SYRAH, Foxen, Williamson-Dore Vineyard 2004 $72
Santa Inez Valley, California
216 SHIRAZ, Hently Farm, The Beauty 2005 $120
Barossa, Australia
101 SYRAH, Pax, Adler’s Spring 2004 $180
Mendocino, California
103 SHIRAZ, Clos Otto 2005 $180
Barossa Valley, Australia
105 SHIRAZ, Torbreck, Runrig 2005 $295
Barossa Valley

RED WINES, Syrah Blends, Petite Sirah & Zinfandel

78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile

Red Zinfandel is an "American Classic" wine. It was even originally thought to be made of native Californian grapes. Research has now shown that the zinfandel grape originated in Italy, but this wine is now primarily grown in California. Zinfandel grows its best in cool, coastal locations.
The color of a zinfandel wine is deep red, bordering on black. Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor - berries or dark cherries are often the taste range. Zinfandel goes well with "typical American" food - pizza, burgers, etc. It's hearty enough to match up with thick red sauces.
H ZINFANDEL, Cline 2007 Half Bottle $17
California
H ZINFANDEL, Cline Ancient Vine 2005 Half Bottle $22
Contra Costa County, California
H ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 Half Bottle $30
Santa Cruz, California
H ZINFANDEL, Ggrich Hills 2003 Half Bottle $31
Napa Valley, California
H ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine 2005 Half Bottle $36
Sonoma County, California
24 ZINFANDEL, Orleans Hill 2007 $29
Lodi, California
53 ZINFANDEL, Steelhead Dry Creek Valley 2006 $39
Sonoma, California
12 ZINFANDEL, Cline Live Oak 2007 $57
Contra Costa County, California
84 ZINFANDEL, Coturri Chauvet Vineyards 2005 $65
Sonoma Valley, California
212 ZINFANDEL, Chateau Potelle, VGS 2004 $68
Mt. Veeder, Napa, California
316 ZINFANDEL, Davis Family 2006 $75
Russian River Valley, California

The PETITE SIRAH grape creates a rich red wine. The Petite Sirah grape is separate from the Sirah / Shiraz grape even though the names are similar. The Petite Sirah grape is descended from the Duriff Rhone grape of France. For most of its history, Petite Sirah was only used to blend into other wines. The grape gained a lot of attention in the 1970s because of the general red wine push, and because of its full, tannic taste.

Petite Sirah is predominantly planted in California, where it does well. Petites are anything but petite - they tend to be big, strong, muscular, and, well, purple.

Typical flavors include plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper. The wine tends to go well with stronger meats - game, beef, lamb, and spicy sauces. Petite Sirah can be drunk fresh from the bottle or aged for a more mellow flavor - its high tannin content makes long aging worthwhile.
9 PETITE SIRAH, Judd’s Hill 2003 $50
Lodi, California
85 PETITE SIRAH, Elyse Rutherford 2006 $56
Napa Valley, California
6 PETITE SIRAH, Epiphany, Rodney’s Vineyard 2005 $56
Santa Barbara, California

RED WINES, Carmenere

The Carménère grape is a wine grape variety originally planted in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, where it was used to produce deep red wines and occasionally used for blending purposes in the same manner as Petit Verdot.
Now rarely found in France, the world's largest area planted with this variety is in Chile in South America, with more than 4,000 Hectares (2006) cultivated in the Central Valley. As such, Chile produces the vast majority of Carménère wines available today and as the Chilean wine industry grows, more experimentation is being carried out on Carménère's potential as a blending grape, especially with Cabernet Sauvignon.
Carménère wine has a deep red color and aromas found in red fruits, spices and berries. The tannins are gentler and softer than hose in Cabernet Sauvignon and it is a medium body wine.

122 CARMENERE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON & SYRAH (Bio-Dynamic Grapes)
Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2003 $73
Maipo Valley, Chile

FUN STATISTICS
1 grape cluster = 1 glass  
75 grapes = 1 cluster  
4 clusters = 1 bottle  
40 clusters = 1 vine  
1 vine = 10 bottles 
1200 clusters = 1 barrel  
1 barrel = 60 gallons  
60 gallons = 25 cases  
30 vines = 1 barrel  
400 vines = 1 acre  
1 acre = 5 tons  
5 tons = 332 cases

DESSERT WINE & CORDIALS
PORT & SHERRY
Sherry, Cream Pedro Romero 6 glass
Tawny Port, Quinta do Infantado 8 glass
Tawny Port, Royal Port 10 year 8 glass
Tawny Port, Royal Port 20 year 12 glass
Tawny Port, Graham’s 20 year 45 375 ml bottle
W Grahams Six-Grape 65 750 ml bottle
W LBV Royal Port 1998 65 750 ml bottle
W Port, Smith Woodhouse LBV 1992 55 750 ml bottle
W Port, Badger Mountain Cabernet Franc 32 500ml
DESSERT WINE
Blueberry Wine, Tomasello 6 glass
Blackberry Wine, Tomasello 6 glass
183 Ice Wine, Wagner Vineyards Riesling 01 47 375 ml bottle
183 Eiswein, Rudolf Muller 07 37 375 ml bottle
204 Ice Wine, Hunt Country 42 375 ml bottle
Late Harvest Riesling, Claar Cellars 07 9 glass
Late Harvest Torrontes, Santa Julia 06 6 glass
W Late Harvest Zinfandel, Frey Vineyards 30 500 ml bottle
190 Monastrell, Alceno Dulce 01 49 375 ml bottle
192 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise J. Vidal Fluery Ampuis 04 49 375 ml bottle
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Domaine du Vieux Chene 05 8 glass
193 Sauternes, Bastor-La Montagne 03 39 375 ml bottle
Moscatel, Ochoa 06 8 glass
Moscatel, JP Vinhos 8 glass
172 Dolce Far Niente 03 127 375ml
181 Sauternes, Chateau Piada 01 80 750 ml bottle
195 Sauternes, Gilette 85 197 375 ml bottle
191 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1985 150 750 ml bottle
173 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1971 197 750 ml bottle

FLIGHTS OF WINE AND SPIRITS
Liquid Gold 11
Ochoa Moscatel, Muscat de Rivesaltes & Santa Julia Late Harvest Torrontes

Warwick Valley Cordial Flight, choose three 11
Black Currant, Bourbon Barrel Apple, Bartlett Pear or Sour Cherry

Around the World 8
Tomasello Blueberry Wine, Royal 10 year Tawny Port, Cream Pedro Romero Sherry

Grand Marnier 8
Grand Marnier, Cinquantenaire 150 30
St. Germain (Elder flower) 8
Cointreau 8
Galliano 8
Knickers Irish Whiskey 6
Macadamia Nut Liqueur 8
Tia Maria 6
Tuaca 6
Chambord 8
Luxardo Amaretto 8
Drambuie 8
Blueberry Castelli 9
Wild Strawberry Fragolino 9
Belle de Brillet, Pear Cognac 8
Poli Moscato Grappa 10
Nardini Almond Grapa 10
Luxardo Sambuca 6
Kalani Coconut Liquer 6
Caprinatura Lemoncello

SCOTCH & WHISKEY
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
From Islay
BruichLaddich 3D3 The Norrie Cambell Tribute 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old “Torrey Pines” Chateau Latour Cask 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old Sauterne Cask 16
Bruichladdich Rocks 9
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 18
Lagavulin 16 Year Old 12

From Highland
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old 10
Glenmorange 10 Year Old 10
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old 9
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old, French Oak Reserve 14
Glengoyne 10 Year Old 9
The Macallan 12 Year Old 10
The Macallan 18 Year Old 24
The Speyside 12 Year Old 10

From West Highland
Oban 14 Year Old 12
From Speyside
The Benriach 12 Year Old 9
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old 14
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 16
The Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder’s Reserve 9
The Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood 11
The Balvenie 15 Year Old 13

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
St. George Lot 3 11 Alameda CA
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey 9 Colorado

BLENDED MALT WHISKEY
Pendelton 10 Year Old Hood Distillers 9 Canada
Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey 18 Gardiner NY

More Scotch & Whiskey Continued on next page….

SCOTCH & WHISKEY

SINGLE CASK SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
All single cask Scotch & selected others are Un-Chill-filtered & no color is added
Longmorn-Glenlivet 1968 Cask Strength 35 Year Old 30 Highland
BruichLaddich 1990 Cask Strength 14 Year Old 18 Islay
Coal Ila 1991 Un-Chillfiltered 15 Year Old Matured in Hogs Head, 654 bottles made. 14 Islay
Glenlivet 1985 20 Years Old Matured in Hogshead, bottle number 33 of 221 24 Speyside

BLENDED MALT SCOTCH
Black Bottle 10 Year Old A blend of all 11 distilleries in Islay consisting of single malts. 9 Islay
Islay Mist 17 Year Old contains majority Laphroiag 18 Islay
King’s Crest 25 Year Old Blend of 25 year Glenlivet & 27 year North of Scotland 35
Johnnie Walker Red 7
Johnnie Walker Black 12 Year Old 9
Johnnie Walker Green 15 Year Old 15
Johnnie Walker Blue “Rarest Blend” 35

BOURBON
Johnny Drum 7
Evan Williams, Single Barrel 1995 7
Old Pogue, Master’s Select 9
Willet Family Bourbon 9
Pricard’s Double Barreled 14

RUM
Doorly’s 8 Barbados
Plantation, Grande Reserve 8 Barbados
Cane 8 Louisiana
Saint James 8 Martinque

Clement VSOP 8 Martinque
Homere Clement 18 Martinque
El Dorado-
21 Year Special Reserve 16 Guyuna

COGNAC
Bowen XO 18
Kelt Tour du Monde VSOP 12
Kelt Tour du Monde XO 24
Remy Martin VSOP 10
Germain Robin Sharholders, American Brandy 10

ARMAGNAC
Armagnac, Cles des Ducs VSOP 10
St. Aubin, Kelt Tour du Monde 12
De Montal VSOP 12
Marie Duffau, Hors d’Age 10

ABSINTHE
St. George (Bistro Best Seller) 12 California
Delaware Phoenix Walton Meadow (Italian Wormwood) 12 New York
Delaware Phoenix Meadow of Love (Virginia Wormwood) 12 New York
Mata Hari 12 Austria
Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic (45%-90% ABV), anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, also called "wormwood." Absinthe is typically of a natural green color but is also produced in both clear and artificially colored styles. It is often called "the Green Fairy."
Although it is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, absinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor. Absinthe is unusual among spirits in that it is bottled at a high proof but is normally diluted with water when it is drunk.
Absinthe originated in Switzerland. However, it is better known for its popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Due in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Aleister Crowley were all notorious "bad men" of that day who were (or were thought to be) devotees of the Green Fairy.
Absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug. The chemical thujone, present in small quantities, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915 absinthe had been banned in the United States and in most European countries except the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although absinthe was vilified, no evidence has shown it to be any more dangerous than ordinary liquor. Its psychoactive properties, apart from those of ethanol, have been much exaggerated.
A revival of absinthe began in the 1990s, when countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale. As of February 2008, nearly 200 brands of absinthe were being produced in a dozen countries, most notably France, Switzerland, Spain, and the Czech Republic.