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BOTTLEs & CANS
Quality on Draft
Cocktails
Tito’s Vodka, House Made Ginger Beer
Campari Negroni poured from a Nitro Faucet
BEER
Local American double dry hopped IPA
First launched as a Christmas beer, Stella is named for the Christmas Star
Hand-Crafted Cocktails 18
Bacardi Superior, Fresh Grapefruit, Prosecco & Maraschino
Jalapeño Infused Tanqueray 10, Honey, Ginger, Fresh Lemon & Caol Ila
Clarified Angostura Bitters, Dash of Russel’s Reserve Rye *Dairy is used in the production of this cocktail
Mezcal Vida, Luxardo Maraschino, Crème Yvette & Pink Peppercorn
Maker’s Mark, Mulled Cider, Averna Amaro
Zacapa Rum, Sweet Vermouth, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Mole Bitters
St~ Germain, Perrier Pink Grapefruit, Perry’s Tot, Fresh Lime
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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES
This iconic champagne is named for the widow who invented “remouage”
Fiacre Taillet first planted in Merfy in 1485
In 1904 Maison Mumm financed explorer J.B. Charcot’s first French Artic expedition
Chardonnay & Pinots Noir & Meunier, made pink by blending up to 10% red wine
This house, founded in 1811, makes around 3,000,000 bottles annually
A marriage of families from Champagne and Sauternes
Top Champagne of LVMH - named for an innovative monk and cellar master
No champagne grower is as renowned or as influential as Anselme Selosse
Blended from more than 120 wines from 10 different vintages
SAUVIGNON BLANC
The Loire Valley is about two-thirds the size of the Bordeaux wine region
These Kimmeridgian soils are enriched with a millenium of fossilized oyster shells
This is the producer that put New Zealand Saivignon Blanc on the map
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sèmillon, and Sauvignon Musque
Winemaker Philippe Melka crafted this – the first white wine to ever receive 100pts
“Off cuts” (WHITE)
Hondarribia is the birth-place of the native variety used to produce txakoli:
Hondarrabi Zuri
Ageable for decades, Monterotondo is often considered “White Barolo”
A winery driven by collaboration – featuring current and former Winemaker of the
year winners : Steve Mattiasson and Dan Petrosky
Rosè
Originally a fortified farm established by Cistercian monks in the 12th century
WINE BY THE GLASS SPARKLING
Fresh, floral & fizzy, Prosecco is made from the “Glera” grape
This iconic champagne is named for the widow who invented “remouage”
Chardonnay & Pinots Noir & Meunier, made pink by blending up to 10% red wine WHITE
In Veneto, Pinot Grigio grows in mineral, volcanic soils, giving it smoky minerality
Grown on the coast and expressive of it’s natural marine salinity
Niederösterreich - meaning lower Austria - actually lies in the North of the country
The Loire Valley is about two-thirds the size of the Bordeaux wine region
“Qupé” is the Chumash Indian word for California poppy - the state flower
These Kimmeridgian soils are enriched with a millenium of fossilized oyster shells
Made by The Wagner Family of Caymus Vineyards
Rosè
Originally a fortified farm established by Cistercian monks in the 12th century
RED
100% Nero d'avola grapes, picked by hand in early September
Quattro Mani, or "four hands," showcases 4 celebrity Italian winemakers
From Andean high-altitude vineyards
French for “friend” or “buddy,” Copain is meant to be shared with friends and family
Made for Quality Meats by Château Fonbadet in Pauillac
Duckhorn crafts this everyday Bordeaux style blend from its Ridgeline Vineyard
Adam Lee’s 20+ year old project - named for the Babylonian Goddess of wine
Michael & David Phillips are 5th generation Lodi grape-growers
Traditionl Brunello from the northern end of Montalcino
Crafted from a patchwork of owner Joseph Wagner’s favorite vineyards in Napa
Half Bottles (375ml)
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CHARDONNAY
The Antinori family has been making wine for twenty-six generations and counting
Made by The Wagner Family of Caymus Vineyards
Situated fewer than 10 miles from San Pablo Bay, a cooling marine influence
Established in 1973, one of California’s most recognized wineries
The estate dates back to the 1800’s, originally planted to Zinfandel & Palomino
Made by Darrin Low, former winemaker at Flowers for 10 years
Bradley Brown made only 220 cases in his vineyard amongst the ancient Redwoods
As the name suggests, all great wine starts in the vineyard
Tyler winemaker Justin Willett focuses on highlighting Santa Barbara’s best vineyards
French for “friend” or “buddy,” Copain is meant to be shared with friends and family
Est. in 1882, detoured by the Prohibition, and rediscovered at the Judgment of Paris
In 1979, Joe grew for Williams Selyem, making the Rochioli vineyard famous
Winemaker Andy Smith studied under Ted Lemon (Littorai) and Paul Hobbs
California’s oldest wine is a bottle of Far Niente Sweet Muscat from 1886
This pioneering woman winemaker won the 2013 James Beard award in beverage
Steve Kistler’s winery has been a chard/pinot stoundout since 1979
Founded by Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton in 1995
Hobbs started out on the original Robert Mondavi/Opus One team
California legend Andre Tchelistcheff was instrumental in setting up this cult estate
“Sir” Peter Michael was knighted for his work in the communications industry
Winemaker Mark Aubert’s resume includes Peter Michael, Colgin, Sloan, Bryant
Rockstar winemaker Helen Turley’s fabled home estate
Burgundy (White)
In 2015 the very talented Geraldine Godot took over the domaine
Pierre-Yves is considered a star in Côte de Beaune
Chevalier is the highest of Montrachet’s 5 vineyards
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PINOT NOIR
French for “friend” or “buddy,” Copain is meant to be shared with friends and family
Adam Lee’s 20+ year old project - named for the Babylonian Goddess of wine
Made by legendary Sonoma Winemaker Ted Lemon of Littorai fame
As the name suggests, all great wine starts in the vineyard
Phelps’ new Pinot property is highly regarded and has achieved high ratings
A natural wine producer, led by owner and winemaker Brianne Day
The love child of owner Andrew Tow and winemaker David Low
Funky, mineral, biodynamic Pinot Noir from one of Sonoma’s premier sites
A meticulously farmed hillside vineyard in Corralitos, a few miles from Monterey Bay
Walt and Joan Flowers were former nursery owners in Bucks County, PA
Winemaker Andy Smith studied under Ted Lemon (Littorai) and Paul Hobbs
Founded by Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton in 1995
Hobbs was on the original winemaking team for Opus One
Steve Kistler’s top tier of Pinot Noir
Owner Luc Morlet still also makes the wines for Sir Peter Michael
Owner Kevin Harvey has five diverse vineyards with distinct geological profiles
“Sir” Peter Michael was knighted for his work in the communications industry
Michael Browne and Dan Kosta started at a Sonoma restaurant - John Ash & Co.
Winemaker Maggie Harrison was assistant winemaker at Sine Qua Non for 10 yrs
Rockstar winemaker Helen Turley’s fabled home estate
Burgundy (Red)
The cool Epineuil appellation provides classic, high-acid mineral Burgundy
Comte Armand has owned the vineyard of Clos des Epeneaux since 1826
Christophe was a courtier between growers and negociants until 1991
Emmanuel is both nephew and successor to the great Henri Jayer
cHATEAU Fonbadet
In 1976 Chateau Fonbadet can date its creation back to the early 1800’s.
Like many estates, Chateau Fonbadet found the inspiration for its name
from its geographical surroundings. The fon comes from fountain and the
badet is from little valley. Fonbadet can be translated into fountain of the
little valley.
Margaux
Dating back to 1330, Giscours is one of the best Third Growth estates
Thomas Jefferson ordered 10 cases of Rauzan Segla after visiting in 1787
Alter Ego comes from different plots than Palmer and is produced with a different
blend than the Grand Vin, Chateau Palmer does not view this as a second wine
Originally known as “La Mothe de Margaux” and was one of four wines to achieve
Premier cru (first growth) status in the Bordeaux Classification of 1855
Saint-Emilion
Founded in 1768, Chateau Berliquet is one of the oldest estates in St. Emilion
Owner Catherine Cohen made the famous La Fleur Petrus from 1995 to 2001
Le Dome is a single vineyard 'garage' winery, situated close to Chateau Angelus
Figeac is grown on more gravely terrain and thus includes very little Merlot
The 1947 vintage is widely regarded as the greatest wine of all time
Pomerol
Owned by the same family for over 500 years and the largest estate in Pomerol
Old vines - some date back to the year after the devastating frost in 1957
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BORDEAUX
Known by various names throughout history, they adopted this name in 1929
Saint-Estèphe
Originally owned by the “Prince of Vines” - Nicolas Alexandre de Segur
Louis Gaspard d’Estournel, gave his name to the estate after founding in 1811
Saint-Julien
Left Bank blend from Third Growth Lagrange’s younger vines
Made at Leoville Las Cases since 1902
Once owned by the Dukes of Epernon – so powerful that all ships passing the
estate had to lower their sails - “Baisse Voile” meaning “lower the sails”
The Borie family also own Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Haut-Batailley
Originally the heart of Domaine de Léoville – split apart at the French Revolution
Pauillac
This Fifth Growth really overdelivers for the value
From the ancient term "puy” which means "hillock” or ‘small height”
Jacques de Pichon Longueville was not only famous for his efforts as a chateau
owner, he was also elected as the first President of the Bordeaux Parliament
Labels as famous as the wines! Warhol painted the label in ’75, Picasso in ‘73
Southern Pauillac, bordering the St. Julien vineyards of Ch. Léoville Las Cases
Referred to as "The King's Wine" since the 18th Century
“Off cuts” (red)
New world Chateaneuf du Pape blend from the people behind Beaucastel
Maverick proprietor Larry Turley focuses on old vines Zinfandel and Petite Sirah
Guru Gideon Beinstock leads a veritable revolution in natural winemaking
Rafael López de Heredia planted Viña Tondonia in 1913, the first in Rioja Alta
A Petite Sirah dominant blend from the master of explosive and intense wines
The name “Jonata” pays homage to the 1845 Spanish land grant
Dense, inky Malbec from the great Michel Rolland
One of Rioja’s most storied estate, “LRA” have large stores of vintage wines
Named for a Spanish town of antiquity that resisted Roman invasion
A winery driven by collaboration – featuring current and former
Winemaker of the Year winners : Steve Mattiasson and Dan Petrosky
100% Tinta de Toro - a darker, more brooding clone of Rioja’s Tempranillo
The ultimate expression of North Fork terroir
Whole cluster, traditional winemaking from the “Cote Blonde”
Named after Luciano de Murrieta, the founding father of modern Rioja
Beaucastel’s blend consists of all 13 allowable varietals in CDP
Since the 1998 vintage the wine has been based on Syrah, a Northern Rhone
approach to a wine that is almost always Grenache-base
Extremely high altitude and low yield vineyard – it takes 3 vines to make 1 bottle!
Proprietor, Manfred Krankl, is a sommelier turned cult winemaking star
Quality Wine
2016 – $79
Made for Quality Meats by Château Fonbadet in Pauillac
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ITALy
TRENTINO
The queen of Teroldego, Elisabetta Foradori, rescued the grape from obscurity and
continues to be the benchmark of this northern Italian specialty
Piedmont
This iconic winemakers started to learn viticulture at the age of 14
All the vineyards are located in La Morra, in the little village of Santa Maria
Nebbiolo in the "Marcenascum" area dates back to the 12th Century
100% Nebbiolo from 30 year old vines grown in calcareous soils
Located in “Ravera” the most well-known cru of the Novello commune
Veneto
Montevegro is the vineyard that gives life to the 'Mai dire Mai' wines
Campofiorin was the first “Super-Venetian” and inspired by Masi’s Amarone style
The winery was founded in 1857 by brothers Giovan Battista and Gaetano Bertani
Dried at 'Terre di Fumane' with state of the art humidity and temperature control
Opus One
Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau
mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert
Mondavi
cHATEAU mONTELENA
In 1976 Chateau Montelena helped put California at the forefront of the
wine world, by beating out top French wines in the Judgement of Paris.
Winemaker Bo Barrett and his wife, star winemaker Heidi Peterson
Barrett, are among the fixtures of Calistoga. The winery makes its own
compost and the entire estate, including the farming, runs on solar
power.
Dominus
Christian Mouiex, Bordelais proprietor of numerous fine estates (most
notably Petrus), established his iconic Napa property in the late 1960s.
HARLAN estate
For 2 decades, Harlan Estate has aspired to create a Napa Valley "First
Growth" estate by carefully blending the best fruit of the classic varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Paul hobbs
Paul Hobbs became one of the world’s most celebrated winemakers first
as part of a legendary winemaking team at Robert Mondavi Winery, then
as head of his own growing empire
Quilceda creek
Founded in 1978, Quilceda Creek quickly established itself as THE Iconic
winery of Washington state.
Gaja
The Gaja estate’s qualitative supremacy and cachet are not solely attributable to
Angelo. In fact, his father’s 1961 Barbaresco may be the most profound bottling of
its designation ever to be produced. The Gaja name represents a legacy of quality
that has evolved since the family immigrated from Spain over 300 years ago.
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Quality Collection
(limited quantities, please inquire)
Abreu
David Abreu, perhaps Napa’s most famous & successful vineyard
manager, quietly also produces some of Napa’s best Cabernet.
Eisele Vinyard
Araujo’s legendary Cabernets come from the 125-year-old, iconic “Eisele”
Vineyard, which produces dense, powerful, but elegant fruit.
2005 700
2006 650
2007 800
2008 650
2009 605
2010 569
Joseph Phelps
Insignia was the first proprietary Bordeaux-style blend produced in California. Each
vintage is comprised of the best grapes from Joseph Phelps Vineyards, from both
grower and estate fruit.
sCHRADER
Founded in 1998, Schrader Cellars' namesake wines, Schrader CCS and Schrader
Old Sparky, both sourced from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, were awarded 100
points from Robert Parker, of Wine Advocate for three consecutive vintages
Mayacamas
The winery was built in 1889 by a German immigrant named John Henry
Fisher. Bootleggers are said to have made wine in the old stone cellar
during the early years of the Prohibition. This is old Napa style at its best.
Ridge Vineyards
Planted over 130 years ago by an Italian doctor named Osea Perrone, the
“Monte Bello” vineyard remains one of the best in all of California. Led by
Paul Draper, who has been named by many as America’s greatest
winemaker, Ridge makes wine with “pre-industrial” techniques.
ITALy
TUscany
The Third and Second labels of Ornellaia, respectively
The Castello di Volpaia was built in the 11th century as a fortified village
Located between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci on the coast of Tuscany
Traditionl Brunello from the northern end of Montalcino
Argiano is close to Mount Amiata, one of Tuscany’s highest peaks
The Antinori family has been making wine for twenty-six generations and counting
Located on the south east slope of Montalcino, close to Castelnuovo dell’Abate
The original Super Tuscan – a pet project begun 60 years before it first released
The best of the best from Bolgheri - 100% Merlot and 100% delicious
Southern Italy
“Liama” is a blade of grass used to tie the vines to sturdy cane wood or “Arundo”
Instrumental in the elevation of Sagrantino’s role from obscure Umbrian grape
Alberto Graci remains steadfast in his respect for local traditions
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Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends
A Pioneer Winery launching with the 1977 vintage.
Two Hands refers to founders Michael Twelftree & Richard Mintz
Winemaker Greg Harrington passed the Master Somm exam at age 26!
Kristina Werner became Arrowood’s Head Winemaker in 2015
From Christian Moueix, the living legend behind Dominus and Ccishateau Petrus
When Donald Hess purchased 900 acres on Mt. veeder in 1982, he left 600 wild
Michael, eldest son of Robert made the 1st 8 vintages of Robert Mondavi wines
Michael Honig is a leader been a leader in sustainable agriculture for 20 years
Planted by legendary winemaker - André Tchelistcheff who first crafted this 1968
Founded in 1876 by Giuseppe and Pietro Simi, two brothers from Tuscany
Family owned winery in Napa Valley's historic Rutherford appellation
Founded in 2009 by next generation winemaker Carlo Trinchero
In 1851, George Yount sold this 24-acre estate to his son-in-law Sullivan for $1
Wines are fermented using yeast indigenous to the vineyard - or “wild yeast”
Andy Erickson (Arietta, Favia) named his wine for its monstruous power
Winemaker Mario Monticelli meticulously evaluates each barrel”
“Los Aromos" is produced in very small amounts and only in exceptional years
Michael & David Phillips are 5th generation Lodi grape-growers
Tom Jordan founded his estate after France blocked his bid to buy Château Margaux
The Antinori Family’s California vineyard and winery up in the mountains
Est. in 1882, detoured by the Prohibition, and rediscovered at the Judgment of Paris
After founding Clos Saron, Gideon Beinstock is back to create this “cult” wine
Winemaker Warren Winiarski’s last name means "winemaker's son" in Polish
Founded 1992 by Charles & Greg Lill, Jay Soloff, and winemaker Chris Upchurch
A Cab dominant blend from the master of explosive and intense wines
Their families were bakers of “cake brede” from England
Named after the original Mexican land grant awarded in 19th century Rutherford
Prime cuts