2010 ZAGAT RATING  29


White Wines by the Glass

Santa Julia, Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina 2009 9/36
Organically grown grapes, floral and citrus aromas, flavors of white peach, balanced acidity

d'Arenberg, "Hermit Crab" Viognier/Marsanne, South Australia 2008 12/48
Lime & lemon accented by pear & stone fruit, savory characteristics, complexity & balance

Tangent, Riesling, Paragon Vineyard, Edna Valley 2007 10/40
Fresh juicy melon and peach flavor, vibrant minerality, lightly dry and acidic

Bollini, Pinot Grigio, Trentino, Italy 2007 9/36
Delicately fruity, pear & mineral notes, lightly creamy, showing good complexity

Jules Taylor, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2008 12/48
Grapefruit aromas, fresh fruit characteristics, subtle creaminess, lingering acidity

William Fevre, "Champs Royaux", Chablis, France 2007 11/44
Citrus fruit and flowers, light honeysuckle notes, delicate oak, light dry finish

J vineyards, Chardonnay, Healdsburg, 2007 15/60
Bouquet of apple and caramel, flavors of toasted nuts, with a long pineapple finish

Kistler, "Les Noisetier", Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2007 20/80
Ripe fruit with smoky notes, intense fruit flavors with toasted oak, rich texture, crisp acidity

Red Wines by the Glass

Soter Vineyards, "North Valley" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Or, 2007 13/52
Dark red berry fruit, nuances of lavender & spices, juicy acidity, silky finish

J Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2007 18/72
Violets, rose & wild berries, cherry & strawberry, light cinnamon notes, integrated subtle oak

Richard Perry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2001 ( 1.5 L Magnum ) 20/160
Dark ripened fruit with integrated tannins, good structure and balance, mineral notes, light oak

Richard Perry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2005 15/60
Dark fruit with integrated tannins, good structure and balance

Clos Pegase, Merlot, Calistoga, 2005 11/44
Dark berry characteristics, herbal and earth notes, light dry finish

Samsara, Syrah, Verna’s Vineyard, Santa Barbara County 2007 15/60
Blackberry, cassis & sage aromas, espresso & spice characteristics, smoke & oak on the finish

Atrea, "Old Soul Red", 46% Zinfandel, 34% Syrah, 11% Petite Sirah, 9% Malbec, Mendocino 2005 14/56
Boysenberry, blackberry & creamy oak, ripe black fruit flavors, structured with supple tannins

Tomero, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2008 10/40
Aromas of fresh plums and dried figs, vanilla flavors, good structure and balance

Beronia, 'Reserva', Rioja, Spain 2004 9/36
Cranberry & red currant, sweet spice & cinnamon, earth notes & balance

White Wines

Azienda Vitivinicola, Arneis, Langhe, Piedmonte, Italy 2007 52
Aromas of pear & stone fruit, delicate mouth feel, mineral expression, light finish

La Cana, Albarino, Rias Biaxas, Spain 2008 36
Apricot & stone fruit , subtle sweet citrus notes, delicate mineral characteristics

Quincy, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France 2008 42
Exotic fruit with citrus & pineapple aromas, pure tropical fruit flavor, crisp & complex

Matanzas Creek, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 2008 38
Fresh bouquet of citrus fruit & spice notes, melon flavors, light dry herbal notes, soft mouth feel

DuMol, 'Lia', Viognier, Russian River Valley, 2008 80
Peach, apricot and citrus, rich fruit flavors, intense acidity with a vibrant finish

Morlet Family Vineyards, "La Proportion Doree", Sonoma County 2007 78
65%Semillion, 33%Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadell, Rich honey suckle & banana with integrated acidity

Au Bon Climat, “Hildegard”, 55% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot Blanc, 5% Aligote, Santa Maria 2003 72
Aromas of apple and almond, supple texture, complexity with a light dry finish

Perrin & Fils, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Southern Rhone, France 2006 65
Hints of apricots, flavors of peach with good intensity and mineral notes

Etienne Sauzet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, France 2006 130
Grapefruit nose, tropical palate with silky white pears and anise, balance & texture

Pahlmeyer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2007 74
Ripe white peach, layers of vanilla & citrus, full bodied, well balanced, bright acidity

Tantara, Dierberg Vineyard, Chardonnay , Santa Maria Valley 2007 65
Elegant fruit aromas, creamy pear, slightly sweet with refined oak on the finish

Chasseur, ‘Lorenzo’, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2006 78
Lemongrass and citrus blossom, creamy mid palate, with a beautiful round finish

DuMol, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2007 95
White flowers,cantaloupe, & hints of exotic fruits, rich baked apple, honey & nutmeg, acidity, long finish

Shafer, Red Shoulder Ranch, Chardonnay, Carneros 2007 60
Floral & white fruit aromas, honeydew melon, bright acidity with great structure

Hartford Court, Stone Cote Vineyard, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2007 105
Aromas of poached pear, white peach and nutmeg flavors, silky texture, long mineral finish

Peter Michael, Belle Cote Vineyard, Estate Chardonnay, Knights Valley, Sonoma 2008 118
Aromas of citrus & rose petal, delicate orange & almond, creamy rich palate, natural acidity

Kistler, Durell Vineyard, Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley 2007 180
Nectarine & orange blossom, crisp acidity, incorporated mineral notes, full bodied finish

White Wine Half Bottles

Chalk Hill, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, 2006 34
Creamy complex aromas, flavors of jasmine blossom, wet-stone mineral notes

Levendi, Red Hen Vineyard, Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2007 30
Lush & concentrated fruit, pineapple & peach aromas, creamy notes, bright acidity, delicate oak

Crocker & Starr, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2008 26
Light floral aromas, creamy pineapple flavors, light citrus with balanced acidity

Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre, France 2008 (half bottle) 24
Crisp minerality with pear and apple flavors, dry finish

Chateau Grand Regnard, Chablis, France 2007 36
Crisp fruit aromas, creamy hazelnut, beautiful mineral notes, light acidity

Arietta, ‘On the White Keys’, Sauvignon & Semillon Blend, St. Helena 2007 (500 ml) 65
Floral and honeysuckle aromas, lush texture, rich acidity, lingering finish

Red Wine Half Bottles

Grochau Cellars, Pinot Noir, Oregon 2007 24
Perfumed notes of strawberry & cherry, ripe berry flavors, refined acidity, silky finish

Baker Lane, Ramondo Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2007 35
Spicy red currant and strawberry, floral and mineral qualities, fine tannins

E.Guigal, Cotes du Rhone, France 2006 22
Aromas of cranberry and cola, strawberry and figs, with a light dry finish

Domain Rossignol-Trapet, Gevrey Chembertin, Burgundy, France 2005 62
Aromas of flowers and ripe cherry, mineral and earthy notes, delicate acidity, terroir reflection

Levendi, Stagecoach Vineyard, Syrah, Napa Valley 2005 35
Aromas of blackberry & sage, tobacco, smoke & currant on the palate, light spice on the finish

Wolf Family Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 2006 45
Herbal & anise aromas, red & black raspberry flavors, velvety texture with balanced tannins

Hall, Merlot, Napa Valley 2004 26
Bright fruit aromas of raspberry & cherry, black fruit & spice, tannic structure, dry finish

Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2007 (Half Bottle) 30
Aromas of plum, fruit forward with flavors of red and black berries, vanilla and caramel finish

Levendi, Sweetwater Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 2005 40
Sandalwood & wild cherry aromas, plum, vanilla and black fig fruit flavors, dark chocolate notes finish

Red Wines

Tantara, Solomon Hills, Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara 2006 87
Elegant aromas with beautiful complex fruit flavors of strawberry and cherry

DuMol, 'Ryan', Pinot Noir, Russain River Valley 2007 150
Wild berries, lilac & hyacinth, violet & blueberry on the palate, mineral notes, light spice, silky tannins

Hartford Court, Far Coast Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2007 115
Vibrant dark cherries, pomegranate & mineral notes, light spice with silky tannins

Capiaux, Garys Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County 2007 72
Strawberry & ripe raspberry aromas, silky delicate mouth feel, light mineral notes, caramel nuances

Vincent Girardin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France 2006 120
Coffee and raisin aromas, dried fruit and smoke on the palate, good tannins and acidity

Peter Michael, 'L' Esprit des Pavots', St. Helena, Knights Valley 2006 170
45% Cabernet, 36% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc Black cherries, vanilla bean & chocolate, supple tannins

Peter Michael, Les Pavots, St. Helena, Knights Valley 2007 225
70% Cabernet, 17% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, Black fruit, chocolate, spice, long finish

Blair Estates, 45% Cab, 28% Cab Franc, 27% Merlot, Napa Valley 2003 88
Spicy currant paired with fruit and earth, undertones of toffee and vanilla

Justin, Isosceles, 88% Cabernet,8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, Paso Robles 2007 100
Black & blue fruit notes, cinnamon & nutmeg, black pepper & vanilla nuances, firm tannins

Orin Swift, "Papillion", Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley 2006 94
65%Cabernet, 27% Merlot, 4% Petite Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, Rich fruit, toast & vanilla

Pahlmeyer, Merlot, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, 2006 105
Black cherry & cassis, cocoa & spicy notes, big supple tannins, long finish

La Jota, Cabernet, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2006 78
Ripe mountain fruit aromas, concentrated dark berries, mineral notes, firm tannins

Freemark Abbey, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2005 65
Currant, plum & blackberry, integrated notes of black cherry, cedar & spice, long clean finish

Black Sears Vineyard, Estate Cabernet, Howell Mountain 2004 160
Classic Howell Mountain fruit, black currants with cassis & coffee, long supple finish

Lokoya, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley 2005 280
Aromatic intensity, smoke and warm spice, red fruit flavors, hints of rose petals, elegant tannins

Jarvis Estate, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 2004 92
Elegant aromas of ripe fruit, rich mid palate, structure & balance

Wolf Family Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, St. Helena 2005 85
Herbal & anise aromas, red & black raspberry flavors, velvety texture with balanced tannins

Prisoner, Zinfandel & Cabernet blend, Napa Valley 2008 76
Lively aromas of black raspberry, layers of wild berry and fresh sage, subtle ripe tannins

Turley, Pesenti Vineyard, Zinfandel, Paso Robles 2007 78
Aromas of black pepper & licorice, dark fruit flavors, spice & earth notes, textured & complexity

Tantara, Syrah, Garys Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey 2005 72
Rich dark fruit aromas, concentrated black fruit flavors, light earthy notes, elegant structure

Errazuriz, Syrah, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 2007 55
Rich dark fruit aromas, blackberry & blueberries compliment earthy flavors, tannic structure

d’Arenberg, ‘The Laughing Magpie’, Shiraz/Viognier, McLaren Vale, Australia 2007 60
Vivid dark purple color with a floral nose, flavors of ginger, blueberry and blackberry

EOS, Cupa Grandis, Petit Sirah, Paso Robles 2004 80
Blackberry bouquet on the nose, flavors of earth and spice with velvety structure

Andeluna, Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2005 52
Aromas of Morello cherry & dark chocolate, violets and figs, spices and rounded tannins

Chateau Lassegue, 55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet, St.Emilion Grand Cru, 2006 85
Aromas of berry jam & dark fruits, elegant palate, ripe & firm tannins, well balanced

Chateau Lynch Bages, Paulliac, France 2005 185
Light smoky aromas, dark berry & cassis flavors, dense fruit, beautiful structure, terroir reflection

Chateau Mont Redon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, France 2004 90
Earthy blend of red and dark fruit, notes of pepper, coffee and spice

Las Rocas, Granacha, Vinas Viejas de San Alejandro, Spain 2006 55
Ripe cherry, cinnamon and spices, layers of fruit, complex with a strong finish

Bajoz, Reserva, Tempranillo, Toro, Spain 1999 65
Aromas of currant, caramel and raisins, chocolate on the palate, with integrated oak throughout

Allegrini, Sangiovese Blend, Pallazo delle Torre, Veneto, Italy 2006 48
Currant, blackberry and licorice, full bodied, earthy tones, dry finish

PrimaVoce, Arceno, ‘Super Tuscan’, Tuscany, Italy 2006 54
65% Merlot, 18% Cabernet, 10% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Syrah, Rich dark fruit, dry finish

Fontanafredda, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Italy 2003 82
Plum & violet aromas, flavors of tobacco & earth, well balanced, good tannic structure

Sarmassa, "Brezza", Barolo, Italy 2004 135
Dark cherries, plum & spice, light herbacious characteristics, firm tannins

Elio Grasso, Vigna Martina, Barbera D’Alba, Italy 2005 70
Ripe cherry and raspberry flavors, mineral and earthy, dry finish

Bura, Dignac Grand Cru vineyard, Mali Plavac (Zinfandel), Peljesac Penninsula, Croatia 2005 85
Aromas of dark fruit and pine, creamy blackberries on the palate, full bodied with a strong finish

Aperitifs

Junmai, SAKE, “Silk Delux”, Japan 5/30/50

Hidlago, Sherry, Spain 8

Lillet, Blanc & Rouge, France 8


Champagne & Sparkling Wines by the Glass

Kir Royal 17

Laurent-Perrier, Brut, Champagne 1999 17/34

Piper Heidsieck, Champagne (Split) 13

Giol, Organic Prosecco, NV, Italy 11/44

Giol, Organic Prosecco/Merlot, NV, Italy 12/48

Gerard Bertrand, Cremant, France 2001 10/40
   

Full Bottles

Veuve Cliquot, NV, Rheims, France 90

Dom Perignon, Champagne, 2000 250

Laurent Perrier, "Alexandra", Champagne 1997 450


International & Domestic Beer & Ale

Great White, Lost Coast Brewery, Humboldt 6

Anchor Steam, San Francisco 6

Sierra Nevada, Nor Cal 6

Hinano, Tahiti 6

Amstel Light, Amsterdam 6

Heineken, Holland 6

Snider-Weiss, Germany 8

Chimay, Blue Label, Belgium 9

O'Douls, Non-Alcoholic 4
 

All Natural Dry Soda $6


Flavors: Lavender

Vignettes, "Wine Country Soda"
Rose, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay


Sexy Selections


Soter, Brut Rose, Pinot Noir, Beacon Hill, Oregon 2005 80
Pale pink with fine beads of bubbles, hints of cranberry & strawberry

Morlet Family Vineyards,"La Proportion Doree", Sonoma County 2007 98
65%Semillion, 33%Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadell,
Rich honeysuckle, & banana, integrated acidity

DuMol, 'Lia', Viognier, Russian River Valley 2008 85
Peach, apricot and citrus, rich fruit flavors, intense acidity with a vibrant finish

Hartford Court, Fog Dance Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2006 135
Aromas of cherries, rose and cinnamon, flavors of cranberry & black tea, velvety tannins

Kistler, Kistler Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley 2007 215
Raspberry & floral notes, ruby color, integrated wood notes, spicy finish

Lokoya, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, 2005 280
Aromatic intensity, smoke and warm spice, red fruit flavors, hints of rose petals, elegant tannins


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2010 ZAGAT RATING  29


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