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ESPUMOSOS Navarro Correas Extra Brut (Chardonnay / Pinot Noir), NV Oro / 90 | BTI $19.50 $15.75 Navarro Correas Brut Malbec Rosé, NV Plata/ Best Buy | BTI $19.50 $15.75Canella Prosecco di Conegliano DOCG Veneto, NV 89|RP $20.00 $16.25 Torre Oria Cava Brut Reserve, NV $15.50 $12.50 J Brut Rose Alexander Valley, NV 90|WS $42.33 $34.29 J Brut Cuvée 20 Napa Valley, NV 90|WE $33.50 $27.50

BLANCOSTrimbach Riesling, Alsace 2008 88|RP $26.75 $21.75 Trimbach Gewurztraminer Alsace. 2007 88|RP $29.00 $23.50 Stag’s Leap Chardonnay Napa Valley, 2006 90|WE $33.50 $27.00 Calera Chardonnay Central Coast, 2008 90|RP $22.50 $18.25 Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Napa Valley, 2008 89|WS $37.50 $30.25

TINTOSCallejón del Crimen Malbec, Mendoza, 2006 $26.50 $21.50 Domaine Jean Bousquet Malbec Reserva Mendoza 2007 Oro |IWC Londres $22.50 $18.25 Colonial Wine Explorateur Shiraz Barossa Valley, 2006 92|ST $36.00 $29.25 L’Ecole Syrah Columbia Valley, 2003 Plata NWWS $31.00 $25.25 WillaKenzie Estates Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2008 93|W&S $31.00 $25.25 Landmark Grand Detour Pinot Noir Sonoma Valley, 2006 93|WE $40.00 $32.50

Briego Crianza Ribera del Duero, 2004 $29.00 $23.50 Abadía de Acón Reserva Ribera del Duero, 2004 Zarcillo de Oro $45.00 $36.50 Bogle Merlot California, 2008 $19.75 $16.00 Stag’s Leap Merlot Napa Valley. 2006 $45.00 $36.50 Callejón del Crimen Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, 2006 91|RP $26.50 $21.50 Frog’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2006 $49.00 $39.75 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2005 91|RP $56.50 $45.75 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel, 2007 Top 10 & 93|WS $31.75 $25.75 Marqués de Cáceres Gaudium Rioja, 2002 93|IWR $66.50 $53.75

POSTRE Y PORTO

Royal Tokaji Aszu (5 Puttonyos) Tokay, 2006 Oro |VinAgora $45.75 $37.00

Graham’s Tawny 10 Year Old Port 92|WS $41.00 $33.25

Dow’s Tawny 20 Year Old Port 90|WS $63.00 $51.25

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ESPUMOSOS

J Brut Rose, Alexander Valley, NV69% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Meunier

This J Brut Rosé sparkles with a luminous cool pink hue and exudes delicate aromas of strawberry, nectarine and juicy red apple

wine opens with avors of cherry, blood orange, citrus peel and the tropical star fruit that are underlined by a bright acidity that k

pression delightfully fresh with a lively, lingering nish. The wine engages the entire palate with balance wrapped in a rened bo

effervescence.

90|Wine Spectator

“Wonderful richness, complexity and depth, built around a core of spicy black cherry and Pinot Noir fruit. A pleasant earthy-haz

intrigue and the texture is smooth and polished, ending with a creamy mouthfeel. Drink now through 2008. 1,400 cases made.”

90|The Wine News

“Handsome pale salmon hue; ample activity. Nose of rose petals and Asian spice. Soft and delicate entry with tart berry and lemo

Tangy on the close with a touch of bitter citrus underpinnings.”

J Brut Cuvée 20 Napa Valley, NV55% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir, 2% Pinot Meunier

Celebrating twenty years of winemaking excellence, J Cuvée 20 proudly displays an exceptional, stylish assemblage from cool-cin the Russian River Valley.

This J non-vintage Brut gracefully opens up with crisp lemon peel, honeysuckle and delicate yeast aromas. Upon entry, these not

to a mix of Fuji apple and grapefruit interlaced with toast, caramel and almond avors on the mid-palate. The acidity adds just en

the citrus zest leads to a lingering, warm pear and lush nish. Demonstrating an illustrious combination of yesterday and today, i

showcases layers of depth and complexity.

critical acclaim:

90|Wine Enthusiast

“With mid-summer comes the annual release of J’s nonvintage Cuvée 20. This year’s bottling is richer than last year’s, and offer

berry, vanilla and yeasty brioche avors. The wine feels clean, vibrant and smooth. “

90|The Wine News

“Pale yellow-gold hue with very active bubbles. Appealing scents of Golden Delicious apple, white peach and brioche. Foamy

apple. Hints of almond and nutmeg in the juicy close. “



Canella Prosecco di Conegliano DOCG, NVBrilliant straw yellow with ne, persistent perlage, fruity aromas of peach, apple, pear and citrus fruit, the palate gracefully balan

and a subtle hint of sweetness, richness and silky-smooth texture.

88|Robert Parker

“The Non-vintage Prosecco di Conegliano is a creamy, perfumed wine with good denition in its aromas and avors, and excelle

Navarro Correas Brut Malbec Rosé Mendoza, NVWORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Silver Medal

88 & Highly Recommended | Beverage Tasting Institute

“Deep, translucent ruby color. Bold strawberry jam on warm buttered toast and warm an aromas follow through on a round, fro

medium-full body with lots of depth and a spicy, lightly peppery cherry butter and blood orange accented fade. A big, avorful ro

sure to please.”

Navarro Correa Extra Brut Mendoza, NVWORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Gold Medal

90 & “Exceptional: | Beverage Tasting Institute

“Pale silver pink color. Aromas of lemongrass, nougat, and white strawberry follow through on a soft, elegant entry to a dry-yet-f

with great depth and balanced. Finishes with a citrus, berry and earth kissed fade. Delicious and classy; will pair beautifully with

foods, especially tuna.” 60% Chardonnay / 40% Pinot Noir.

BLANCOS

Calera Chardonnay Central Coast, 200890| Robert Parker

“Other top values from the iconic Calera winery include Calera’s least expensive Chardonnay, the 2008 Central Coast, which com

ment of vineyards in Monterey, Santa Clara, and San Benito counties. This cuvee is put through 100% malolactic, and is aged in

oak for ten months. It offers abundant notes of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, white currants, and tropical fruits. Crisp, elegant

revealing no evidence of its wood aging, it will provide plenty of pleasure.”

Stag’s Leap Chardonnay Napa Valley, 2006

90 |Wine Enthusiast“There’s something Chablisian about this Chardonnay. It’s partly the acidity, which is high, and partly the gunmetal minerality, c

cool vintage in the southern Napa/Carneros region where the grapes were grown. Add in oak-infused pineapples, peaches and pe

fairly signicant wine that could even benet from some years in the cellar.”



Trimbach Gewurztraminer Alsace, 200788|Robert Parker

“The “classic” bottling of Trimbach’s 2007 Gewurztraminer is scented with sweet pea, cinnamon, nutmeg, litchi, celery seed, Th

petal, its oral and herbal characteristics emerging to especially lovely inner-mouth prominence.”

Trimbach Riesling Alsace, 2008Decanter

“This Trimbach Riesling 2008 has notes of ripe stone fruits and citrus allied to a lift of acidity which gives it summer appeal.”

“A young wine, but from a vintage described as “close to 1990” in terms of structure. Chalky and lightly herby on the nose, fresh

dened than the Pinot Blanc. Supple and gentle fruit on the palate, clean and even with a touch of grip.” -Jean Trimbach

Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Napa Valley, 200880% of the were grapes in previously used small French oak barrels with the rest in 900-gallon French oak casks, called foudres,

ly-occurring yeasts. We then aged the wine six months on its lees (the spent yeast) in neutral barrels. These techniques add body the wonderful fruit, not masking it behind new oak. The wine’s mouth-watering acidity and elegant avors of tropical fruit, lemo

of mineral at the end of the long nish are perfect with grilled seafood and chicken, creamy pasta dishes or summer salads.

89| Wine Spectator

“There’s a terric jolt of acidity in this wine, which has distinctive grapefruit, Meyer lemon, lime, passion fruit, fresh asparagus a

with good density and concentration.”

89 | Stephen Tanzer

“With mildly pungent scents of herbs and grass leading the way in the nose, this keenly varietal effort runs true to expectations o

with zesty themes of sour melons and a bit of mildly pineappley fruit teamed up with the same fresh herb traits. Its almost wiry c

service with oysters on the half-shell, and it will remain bright and lively for a good many years.”

Frog’s Leap Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2009“Crisp, bright, refreshing: three words that capture the essence of the 2009 Frog’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc. Classic aromas of lemo

ers and subtle mineral notes are your introduction, followed by avors of grapefruit, lemon zest and delicate white peaches. The

to its Rutherford roots is underscored with subtle avors of wet stone. Lean and lively, the wine’s low alcohol and balanced acid

engaging and pleasurable experience.” -Winemaker’s notes



TINTOS

Marqués de Cáceres Gaudium Rioja, 200289 | Stephen Tanzer

“Saturated ruby. Raspberry and cherry-cola aromas are complemented by oak-driven cinnamon and sandalwood. Sweet red

avors show moderate weight and are supported by velvety tannins. Subtle minerality lends spine and carries through a rea

nish. Nicely polished wine.”

93| IWR (iwinereview.com)

“The superb 2002 Gaudium is a blend of 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano sourced from old low yielding vineyards. It exhibcolor with aromas of boysenberry, cassis, and rich oak notes followed by a soft lush attack of concentrated and pure red and

almost unctuous in mouth feel, savory with a long nish. A new wave wine with plenty of potential for aging.”

Palacio Remonda La Montesa Crianza Rioja, 200760% Garnacha, 35% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo

“Alvaro Palacios is doing great things in the Rioja Baja. This blend of 45% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, and 15% Gracian

aged in French oak for 14 months. The warm 2007 vintage has been translated into a rich and generous wine, with notes of berries, vanillin and spice all evidenced on the palalte. Excellent length and ne tannins complete the picture; those who lo

prole, with its intimations of decadence and comfort, will not be disappointed here.” -Simon Field, MW

“Named after the hillside vineyard located on the northeastern slope of the Yerga mountains in eastern Rioja, La Montesa i

grape varieties that grow organically on the Palacios Remondo estate. Ruby red in color with an amaranthine halo, renownPalacios describes this wine as containing complex aromas of syrup-covered cherries, fresh nectarines, quince paste and de

white pepper and int. On the palate the wine is unctuous and voluminous with soft tannins that are presented over a found

ries, hints of white pepper, blood oranges and dark chocolate. Meant to enjoy now or age up to 10 years, this wine is very v

well with almost any type of cuisine.” -Winery remarks

89| Stephen Tanzer

“Vivid red. Sexy red berries and cherry-vanilla on the nose, with a spicy quality that gains power with aeration. Sappy, swe

cherry avors are complemented by smoky oak spice and a touch of licorice. Open-knit and smooth in texture, with good

slightly jammy persistence.”

Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2005

91 points Robert Parker: “The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as sweet, tarry, bllate, cedar, and wood smoke-like avors, and decent acidity. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.” (12/07) 90 points Stephen

tional Wine Cellar: “Opaque ruby. Red- and blackcurrant aromas, with suave oral, tobacco and spice character adding inte



like dark berry avors are soft and round, with no rough edges or obvious tannins. Turns slightly rmer on the long, velvety nish

that this has a pH of 4.0.” (May/June ‘08) And, according to the Wine Spectator: “Ripe and eshy, with plump black cherry, red p

cedary oak avors that are elegant and rened, nishing with earthy tannins. Best from 2010 through 2015. “ (07/08) ETA: Will a

of July 2009.

Frog’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2006“It’s not easy being green - that is unless you’re a frog, or, in this case, Frog’s Leap. The Rutherford winery has been farming its v

since 1988, and they also dry farm nearly 200 acres, saving water, too. This winery might have a fun personality, but it doesn’t me

winemaking seriously. Consciously avoiding the tendency toward over-extracted, super-sweet Cabernets, Frog’s Leap aims to let t

character shine. In 2006 this comes across clearly with the fresh herb and black fruit notes that dominate the wine’s bouquet. Inten plum and currant avors are balanced by cigar box nuances. But what really makes this wine great is its well-integrated tannins an

keeping you coming back from more all through a meal.” -Winemaker’s notes

Callejón del Crimen Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, 200691|Robert Parker

The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Callejon del Crimen received the same elevage as the Merlot. Purple-colored, the nose displays wo

lead, scorched earth, black currant, and blackberry. Medium-bodied, restrained, and suave, the wine has some underlying structure

good depth, and a lengthy, pure nish. Give it 2-3 years to fully blossom and drink it through 2021.

Stag’s Leap Merlot Napa Valley, 2006“This wine is wonderfully aromatic with intense fruit notes of cherry, pomegranate, plum and strawberry, laced with spicy accents

pepper, and cinnamon. The aromas carry over to the palate, with an additional touch of milk chocolate. Subtle tannins gently grip gracefully structured wine. A versatile wine with holiday fare, from herb-stuffed turkey to crown roast of pork with cornbread stuf

“The well-drained alluvial soils of the Stags’ Leap District are perfectly suited to Merlot, whisking away water fast enough to leava little thirsty and thus concentrating the avors. Older plantings at the winery’s estate vineyard create the backbone for this wine,

carefully chosen hillside and benchland vineyards add sensuous layers of fruit. Fennel pollen, saddle leather and currant scents mi bouquet, opening on the palate with avors of espresso and fennel, plum and briar fruit. Firm, sweet tannins hold sway to the nis

hearty meal or lay down for a a couple of years to let the fruit come through even more.” -Winemaker’s notes

Bogle Merlot California, 2008“Concentrated and full-bodied, the 2008 Merlot is a study in contrasts. Subtle and silky, yet bright and intense, this deep red wine

plum fruit greets the nose, while the brighter fruit of summer cherry dazzles the palate. The toast and spice of twelve months in Am

lessly integrates with the tannin structure of this wine, which is ready to drink now through 2013.” -Winemaker’s notes

Landmark Grand Detour Sonoma Pinot Noir 200693 & “Editors’ Choice” | Wine Enthusiast:



“The vineyard sources of Landmark’s Grand Detour Pinot have varied, but the wine’s quality is as high as ever. Made from ve w

erties, the ‘06 is intricately detailed, with complex avors of dired cherries, red currants, mocha, licorice, sauteed mushrooms spl

and smoky, vanilla-infused oak. The silky texture and spicy nish make it irresistable.”

91| Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine“Not much is held back in this juicy wine’s outgoing aromas and avors, and its mix of cherries, cinnamon-like spice, creamy oa

and caramel seem a bit obvious and straightfor-ward at rst but soon take on a richer, more rened cast as the wine airs. Supple a

entry, and again, seeming to be a bit on the pushy side, the wine promises to get better and more seamlessly integrated over time.

WiilaKenzie Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, 2008The aromatics of mostly red fruits persist with sweet, ripe cherries, cranberries, pomegranates and red raspberries, and nish with

peel, marzipan and almond paste. The wine opens up with nice, bright acidity, which leads into a juicy, lighter body with exquisit

ture. Flavors of red fruit mimic the nose, but with tones of sour pie cherry, cranberry and a hint of blood oranges and green herbsstretches out to a nice, dry nish with a suggestion of cinnamon stick. The wine will benet from one to two years in the cellar an

to 10 years from its release date. Pair with sh, poultry, pork or lamb — this wine is very versatile with food. We recommend tha

an hour before serving.

L’Ecole Syrah Columbia Valley, 200398% Syrah, 2% Carmenère

Silver Medal NorthWest Wine Summit 10th Annual competition, 2005

“This Syrah is a blend of ve premier vineyards including: 33% Milbrandt Vineyard; 32% Willard Family Farms; 16% Bacchus

Mountain; and 7% from our Estate Seven Hills Vineyard. Each lot was hand harvested ripe and gently crushed into one-ton stain

The must was inoculated with yeast and punched down by hand during fermentation to maximize fruit extraction. When ferment

or we were otherwise satised with the level of tannin and avor extract, the must was gravity fed into the press. After a gentle p

was racked to tank and allowed to settle. The wine was then racked to 100% small oak barrels, with approximately 30% new oak

aged 18 months with four rackings. The nal blend was bottled unned and unltered to preserve its natural avors.” -Winemake

Colonial Estate Explorateur Shiraz Barossa Valley, 200692 |Stephen Tanzer

“(a 90/10 blend of shiraz and cabernet) Inky ruby. Smoky, deep aromas of spicy black and blue fruits, espresso and lively licoric

cherry and blackcurrant avors are rmed by chunky tannins and given bite by a late mineral quality. Gains power and structure

sweetness and clarity. This is pretty serious.”

90 |Wine Spectator

“Lush in texture, but subtle in avor, with black olive and meat notes adding interest to the dark berry and licorice avors, linger

the silky nish. Drink now through 2016.”



POSTRE y PORTO

Royal Tokaji Aszu (5 Puttonyos), Tokay, 2006A clear golden amber colour. At rst, botrytis, apricot, orange peel and honey hit the nose, followed more explicitly by the g, w

notes ashing up, and both orange peel and honey returning in the end.

The palate is rich with orange and notes of botrytis, which is then swept by apricot with a citrusy aftertaste. Wonderful and livelymint also appears with its cooling and refreshing effects. Thanks to the crispy acidity, it is not the sweetness, but the rich aromas extremely long nish, Very promising, already fascinating aszú wine.

Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port“10 Years” indicates and average age – this Aged Tawny Port is a blend of older wines, which offer complexity and younger winfruit avors and vibrancy. During their long maturing period in oak casks, Aged Tawnies undergo subtle color changes: the deep

acterizes Port’s youth gradually gives way to a paler reddish amber color. Graham’s is known for its rich, elegant house style. Thnutty bouquet, the classic Graham’s richness and a soft lingering nish.” -Winemaker’s notes

92 | Wine Enthusiast“Powered with acidity and its rm structure, this is an intensely dry, concentrated, powerful wine. It certainly has wines in the bl

than 10 years, yet it is denitely a 10-Year Oldin style, as the fresh fruit to nish conrms.”

90| Wine Spectator “This has a zesty, sweet oral aroma, with delicate, well-spiced avors of apple tart, an and cocoa powder. The plush, mouthll

vanilla and raspberry is fresh and balanced.”

Dow’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port“20 Years” indicates and average age – this Aged Tawny Port is a blend of older wines, which offer complexity and younger winfruit avors and vibrancy. During their long maturing period in oak casks, Aged Tawnies undergo subtle color changes: the deep

acterizes Port’s youth gradually gives way to a paler golden amber color. Dow’s is known for its characteristically drier house stya full, nutty bouquet, concentrated, citrus, almond and caramel notes on the palate and a lingering nish. Many consider the 20 Y

blend of complexity and vibrant fruit when it comes to Aged Tawny.” -Winemaker’s ntoes

90 |Wine Spectator “Delicate, with a lively array of bright dried mango, date and dried apricot avors that feature plenty of smoky notes. Features nolate, fruitcake and honey on the rich nish. Drink now.”

90 | Stephen Tanzer “Complex aromas of toffee, roasted nuts, lead pencil, orange peel and caraway seed. Intensely avored fruit is silky but nicely de

a fresh avor of orange peel. Not at all thick, but brisk and vibrant. Finishes clean and long, with hints of smoked nuts and marzi

stronger material than the 10-Year-Old, which seemed clumsy and dull in comparison.”

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