CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
OREGON
2006 Argyle Brut Rose - Willamette Valley $70
Spicy strawberry & cacao flavors with fine finish.
2005 Argyle Brut - Willamette Valley $35
Light & creamy, white pepper & oatmeal nuances with citrus & pear flavors.
CALIFORNIA
NV Roederer Estate Brut - Anderson Valley $35
Spicy cinnamon notes, a whiff of yeast, layered pear, crème Brulée & baked apple.
2006 Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc - Napa Valley $48
Creamy citrus & Asian pear, lemon curd, cinnamon & ginger flavors.
NEW MEXICO
NV Gruet Brut 375ml $14
Apple & citrus aromas with creamy yet fairly simple flavors that end on a spicy fennel note.
FRANCE
NV Veuve Cliquot Brut - Reims 375ml $41
NV Veuve Cliquot Brut - Reims $73
Bright apple, lemon & floral flavors. Graceful, ending with a chalky sensation.
NV Duval-Leroy Brut - Vertus $56
Clover honey, candied citrus, hints of malt & mineral with ginger-infused finish.
NV Gaston-Chiquet Brut Tradition - Dizy $78
Rich & balanced with candied citrus, peach & vanilla. Integrated fresh finish.
2000 Gaston-Chiquet Blanc de Blancs - Aÿ 1.5L $209
Gala apple, orange blossom, honeysuckle & smoke flavors. The acidity is like a whip,
very vivacious and racy, powering spice and salt notes through to the frothy finish.
2007 Delmas Cuvee Berlene - Blanquette De Limoux $25
Minerally, slightly yeasty, appley flavors, with hints of pineapple & graphite on the finish.
NV A. Margaine Brut Rose - Villers Marmery $86
Fruity, full of cherry, strawberry & citrus. A chalky feeling & austere finish.
NV Ruinart Brut Rose - Reims $111
Concentrated wild cherry & citrus with a slight animal note. A true food wine.
2000 Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Speciale - Chouilly Epernay $86
Baked bread, spice & mineral aromas. Full-bodied with a chalky intensity.
ITALY
NV Ruggeri Prosecco Valdobbiadene - Veneto $28
Crisp & clean, with a floral character, finishing shortly.
SPAIN
NV Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava - Penedes $14
Straightforward with hints of apple, walnuts & vanilla. Lively acidity & a simple finish.
CHARDONNAY
OREGON
2008 Slagle Creek - Applegate Valley $24
Concentrated flavors of apple & pear with a hint of vanilla, lemon & ginger.
2007 Wooldridge Creek - Applegate Valley $26
Citrus & passion fruit. The creamy texture leads to a long, spicy, vanillin finish.
2008 Hillcrest Les Chaumes - Umpqua Valley $35
Clean apple flavors followed by good minerality & acidity. Similar to a clean Chablis.
2008 Brick House - Willamette Valley $35
Fresh notes of fennel & tarragon compliment a mineral-laden pear-apple palate that finishes
with a gorgeous ripe oranges & white pepper.
2008 A to Z Wineworks - Oregon $20
Lemon honey, green apple & brioche. A steely wine with mineral & citrus notes.
2005 Domaine Serene Cote Sud - Willamette Valley $64
Polished, creamy with pear, apple & hazelnut joining with fine acidity for a long finish.
2008 Chehalem Inox - Willamette Valley $27
Light & appealing for its gentle pear & peach fruit, lingers softly on the finish.
WASHINGTON
2007 Chateau St. Michelle Canoe Ridge - Columbia Valley $32
Fresh apple, pear, spice aromas & flavors. Finishes elegantly with light spice notes.
2006 Woodward Canyon - Columbia Valley $48
Nectarine & oak, yellow fruits & butterscotch, hints of minerals. Finishes firm & dry.
CALIFORNIA
2007 Beringer Private Reserve - Napa Valley $48
Mix of ripe pear, honeysuckle & honeydew melon. A subtle mix of flavors on the finish.
2007 Talbot - Logan - Monterey $30
Hard clove, cedar, ripe pear & apple flavors are focused, with depth & richness on the finish.
FRANCE
2008 Lassarat Macon Vergisson La Roche - Macon $44
Fresh slices of melon, honeysuckle & jasmine. Sweet on the tongue, with
flavors of grapefruit, pear & crushed stones.
2008 Domaine Dauvissat La Forest - Premier Cru Chablis $64
Lemon peel, stone fruits, white flowers, fresh herbs, licorice. Starts silky, then bracing
& intense in the middle palate, with terrific verve that cuts to its citrus & floral flavors.
2007 Jean-Marc Brocard Fourchaumes - Premier Cru Chablis $55
Austere fruit pit & stone character dominate in a wine of undeniably impressive
concentration & length. Salt, fresh lime, & cherry flavors assert themselves.
2006 Frederic Magnien Les Clos - Grand Cru Chablis $110
Powerful nose, opulent. Notes of brioche & lemon. A powerful mineral expression & long finish.
2006 Maison Verget - Meursault $70
Generous in peach, milled grain, & toasted nuts. Creamy & broad but without
heaviness, & with a singed, smoky note in the finish.
2007 Pillot-Chassagne Montrachet Grandes Ruchottes $130
This rich, fleshy white offers honey, pastry & citrus flavors. The structure is
submerged for the moment, taking a back seat to the body. A tight finish.
PINOT GRIS
OREGON
2008 Pebblestone Vineyards - Rogue Valley $22
Rich mouth feel, flavors of pear & citrus, & crisp acidity.
2007 Roxy Ann - Oregon $26
Ripe pears, peach & grapefruit with bright accents of floral, tangerine, mango & honeysuckle.
2007 Cuckoo's Nest - Oregon $22
Clean crisp flavors & aromas.
2007 Brandborg - Umpqua Valley $23
Green apple & quince. A bit of fresh grass, ripe banana & floral notes with a bit of pineapple.
2007 Henry Estate - Umpqua Valley $21
Perfumey nose with hints of peaches & apricots. A lightly smoky quality.
2008 Bethel Heights - Willamette Valley $23
Light minerality & lemon rind, with Asian & Bartlett pears, green apple, & cantaloupe flavors.
2008 Elk Cove - Willamette Valley $25
Sweet aromatics with crisp citrus & grapefruit & a balanced finish.
FRANCE
2008 Domaine Zind Humbrecht - Alsace $30
Salty minerality with white peach, quince & kumquat flavors & a long, smoke-tinged finish.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
OREGON
2008 Donovan Crater View Vineyard - Rogue Valley $28
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillion creates a round wine with lush fruit.
2007 Agate Ridge - Rogue Valley $26
Intense lime, orange, & pink grapefruit with peach & hints of tropical melon & cut grass.
CALIFORNIA
2007 Grgich Hills Fume Blanc - Napa $42
White peaches, grapefruit & lemon oil. Crisp, with a hint of minerals & a long finish.
2006 Mason - Napa Valley $26
Creamy, floral, citrus nose, with citrus & pineapple flavors & a round mouth feel.
FRANCE
2007 Henri Bourgeois Grand Reserve Sancerre - Loire Valley $31
Lemon zest, green apple, damp grass & chalk roll with a slight herbaceous note.
NEW ZEALAND
2008 Whitehaven - Marlborough $28
Citrus & gooseberry aromas & flavors, with freshly cut herb undertones.
2007 Clos Henri - Marlborough $40
Citrus, tropical fruits, green bell pepper, & a nice mineral-laced finish.
SOUTH AFRICA
2008 Spice Route - Costal Region $28
Assertive thyme & lemon zest profile, with a tangy fleur de sel edge.
VIOGNIER
OREGON
2009 WM Augustus - Rogue Valley $24
Complex nose of tropical & stone fruits with good acidity & minerally finish.
2007 Folin Cellars - Rogue Valley $27
Melon, citrus, & floral notes of honeysuckle & orange blossom on the nose.
The palate is exploding with exotic papaya, mango, honeydew, & cream flavors.
2008 Roxy Ann - Rogue Valley $28
Aromas of pineapple, guava fruit & spiced lemon zest. Ripe pear, honey, & peach on palate.
2008 Pebblestone Vineyards - Rogue Valley $28
Rich, full texture with flavors of peaches & apricots, balanced with moderate acidity.
2008 Trium Gold Vineyard - Rogue Valley $28
Rose & honeysuckle in the nose & finishes dry with apricot overtones.
2009 Philanthropie - Rogue Valley $26
Tastes of tropical fruits, apples, butterscotch & some peppery spice.
2009 Dana Campbell Vineyards - Rogue Valley $35
Spicy peach-apricot flavors with lots of white floral notes.
AUSTRALIA
2006 Yalumba - Eden Valley $27
Aromas of white flowers & apricot nectar with citrus & tropical fruit flavors.
RIESLING
2006 Chehalem Reserve Riesling - Willamette Valley, Or $29
Flower blossoms of orange & gardenia with tangerine, lime, & apricot flavors. Good acidity.
2008 HillCrest Vineyards Riesling Bone Dry - Umpqua Valley $30
Minerality & green apple notes. Very focused & bright.
2006 "Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling - Saar, Germany" $30
Creamy in texture, restrained in sweetness, its orchard fruits are attractively accented by
pear pit, citrus zest, & toasted almond, this finishes long, soothing, & bittersweet.
2004 Sander Riesling Schlossberg - Rheinhessen Germany $36
Peach & apple flavors & fresh acidity, accompanied by hints of lemon.
2006 Prinz Von Hessen Auslese - Rheingau 375ml $70
Apricot, peach & floral aromas. Caramel & honey notes. The finishes with intense sweetness.
2009 Long Shadows Poet's Leap - Columbia Valley, Wa" $32
Light & tangy, balancing its grapefruit & peach flavors against a delicate sweetness, finishing with verve.
MISC. WHITES
2008 Hellgate Cellars Pinot Blanc Red Hills - Umpqua Valley $22
Hints of pear, apple, lemon & shows good minerality.
2006 Baumard Savennieres - Loire Valley $36
Citrus zest with a creamy texture. Crushed stone & bitter fruit pit on the palate.
2007 "Adler Fels Gewurztraminer - Russian River Sonoma, Ca" $21
Rose petal, lychee, zesty tangerine & pineapple aromas with flavors of lemon & grapefruit.
2006 Hugel Gentil - Alsace France $18
Spicy flavors of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling,
the grapiness of Muscat & the refreshing character of Sylvaner.
2008 Agate Ridge Marsanne - Rogue Valley $34
Aromas of pear, peach, & honeysuckle with complementary flavors on the palate.
2009 Paulo Sarocco Moscato d' Asti - Piedmont $24
A gentle sparkle brightens the fruit & a tingle of sweetness hints of candied fruits
BLUSH
OREGON
2009 Cowhorn Grenache - Applegate Valley $26
A blend of Sangiovese & Viognier with notes of strawberry & melon with bright acid.
2008 Velo Malbec - Rogue Valley $23
Bright fruit flavors, like watermelon, with excellent acidity.
2009 Philanthropie Syrah - Rogue Valley $24
Floral notes of smoky rose, honey, watermelon & rhubarb.
FRANCE
2009 Chateau Routas - Coteaux Varois $18
Bright red berry & mint aromas with a supple yet dry & crisp finish.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
OREGON
2006 Trium Evans Creek Vineyard - Rogue Valley $51
Plum core with hints of violet & ripe currants & a long, lovely finish.
2007 J. Scott Del Rio Vineyard - Rogue Valley $30
Dried herb, black olive, smoke & cassis fill in the midpalate with Bordeaux-like authority.
2006 Hellgate Cellars - Rogue Valley $21
Hints of raspberry & plum. Medium bodied with good tannin.
WASHINGTON
2007 Waterbrook Reserve - Columbia Valley $40
Aromas of dried plums, violets with oak notes. Fruit & oak with toasted vanilla & spice.
2007 Five Star - Walla Walla $50
Dark cherry & leather aromas. Rich cherry flavors, clove & pepper spice with good balance
2006 Feather - Columbia Valley $84
Wine offers fresh, fragrant, fruity aromas; spicy, dark cherry on the palate &
a silky mouth feel & lengthy finish.
2006 Woodward Canyon Old Vines - Columbia Valley $107
Aromas of cherry, leather & smoke develop in the glass. Flavors of ripe black cherries
& cassis married with spicy new oak & vanilla coat the mouth.
2006 Quilceda Creek - Columbia Valley $250
Intense & floral wine that is packed with violets, blackberry, cassis, plum &
chocolate. The wine has sublime purity, texture & balance.
CALIFORNIA
2000 Lokoya - Diamond Mountain Napa Valley $150
Aromas & flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate & ripe raspberry with slight Asian spice notes.
Supple tannins. There is plenty of mountain fruit intensity with a mouthwatering finish.
2005 Spring Mountain - Spring Mountain Napa Valley $88
Bright red fruit aromas, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, sweet black tea & floral notes. A soft,
velvety approach that delivers loads of cherry-berry fruit well integrated with satiny tannins.
2002 Spring Mountain Elivette - Spring Mountain Napa Valley $130
Aromas of raspberries, blackberry jam & dark chocolate with nuances of kola & dark spices.
Softened tannins with a concentration of jammy fruit & hints of black licorice.
2004 Chateau Chevalier - Spring Mountain $36
Dark, ripe fruit aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, roasted meat & baking
spices. On the palate, it's polished tannins & berry fruit nuanced by caramel, chocolate & kola.
2006 Beringer Knights Valley - Sonoma $36
Aromas of plum & leather. Creamy flavors of blackberry & blueberry. Velvety tannins & hints
of maple & vanilla in a blackberry-infused close.
2006 Hess Estate Allomi Vineyard - Napa Valley $35
Full-bodied with rich flavors of chocolate covered cherries, ripe plum, cassis & spice. Subtle
hints of vanilla & nutmeg yield to the dominant fruit characteristics, with a long elegant finish.
2005 Chateau Montelena - Napa Valley $60
Aromatics of berry, cedar, licorice. Wonderfully smooth, full-bodied & balanced, with
attractive berry & spice notes, along with rich, fine grained Cabernet tannins.
2003 Chateau Montelena Estate - Napa Valley $130
Aromas of sweet black currant jam, hints of black cherry & flowers. Flavors of broad & sweet
fruit, layered with spicy cherry, & even a bit of chocolate. Ripe, rich & pure.
2005 Shafer One Point Five - Napa Valley $90
Rich, deep & complex, with a complex mix of fleshy currant, dried berry, anise, sage &
mineral, framed by light cedar oak. Elegant & stylish.
2006 Alexander Valley - Sonoma $31
Expressive nose of cassis & spice & flavors of black cherry & cocoa along with an
undercurrent of eucalyptus & mint.
2006 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis - Napa Valley $85
Aromas & flavors of blackberry, currant, & plum with layers of nutmeg, rosemary, grilled
game, & warm pie crust. A firmly structured & full-bodied wine.
2004 Carter Cellars Beckstoffer To-Kalon - Napa Valley $130
A broad range of complex flavors built around ripe currant, black cherry & dark red fruits.
Finishes with a long, persistent aftertaste & a touch of heat. Elegant for such a big wine.
2004 Robert Foley Claret - Napa Valley $160
Dusty oak & berry aromas are tight & compact, with dried currant, mineral, blackberry
& oak, ending with more complexity & depth than is evident on the first sip.
2006 Robert Foley Claret - Napa Valley $176
Full-bodied, with firm, focused currant, sage & dusty berry fruit that runs deep with
concentration, unfolding to reveal blackberry, mineral & light cedary oak flavors.
MERLOT
OREGON
2005 Wooldridge Creek - Applegate Valley $40
Great rich merlot from Southern Oregon.
2008 Slagle Creek - Applegate Valley $20
Ripe cherries & raspberry with a hint of mocha on the finish.
2003 Weisingers Vineyard - Rogue Valley $30
A hearty Merlot that shows hints of raspberry & c&ied cinnamon.
2007 Roxy Ann Estate- Rogue Valley $34
Violet-scented currants & black sweet cherries. Flavors of vanilla, plum, caramel & coffee.
WASHINGTON
2006 Mannina Cellars Pepperbridge Vineyard - Walla Walla $32
Plum & dark stone fruits, complemented by aromas of caramel & vanilla. Full & fleshy with
complex layers creates a rich & toasty wine with excellent depth.
2007 Nelms Road - Columbia Valley $30
Ripe fruit with flavors of dried black fruit & cherry. Aromas of leather, subtle oak spices &
vanilla integrate with the fruit, leading to a nice, generous finish."
CALIFORNIA
2004 Shafer - Napa Valley $65
Ripe, juicy plum, blackberry & wild berry fruit is lively, plush, well-proportioned & highly
distinctive, finishing with a burst of fruit & pretty toasty-oak shadings.
2005 Gundlach-Bundschu Rheinfarm Vineyard - Sonoma $38
Aromas & flavors of spiced black cherry, dark plum, blueberry & a beautifully integrated layer of
tea leaf. The juicy, dense palate is framed by broad, finely textured tannins.
2004 Swanson - Oakville Napa Valley $47
Smoky blackberry & black licorice aromas. Round, ripe & supple, with lingering thickness
& fine-grained tannin on the palate.
2006 Robert Foley - Napa Valley $82
Offers ripe cherry & toasty sage aromas, with concentrated & complex flavors of dried plum
& herb that finish with dusty, mineral-tinged tannins.
2007 Highway 12 - Carneros $27
Terrific berry complexity (cranberry, raspberry, blackberry), with a subtle hint of mint.
PINOT NOIR
OREGON
2008 Domaine Paradox Fortmiller Vineyard - Rogue Valley $40
Dark fruit flavors with black plum. Full bodied & smooth. Persistent finish with spice & cedar.
2006 Henry Estate Barrel Select - Umpqua Valley $38
Aromas of cherry with earthy notes. Rich, ripe fruit with spice.
2006 Misty Oaks Stuckagain Heights - Umpqua Valley $35
Aromas of boysenberry jam & spice. Black cherry, tea leaf, cedar & eucalyptus flavors.
2006 Hamacher - Willamette Valley $69
Perfume of spice box, cedar, & red fruits. Plump & smooth-textured wine with cherry
& raspberry fruit, excellent balance, & a lengthy finish.
2007 Hamacher - Willamette Valley $64
Notes of toast, spice box, earth, black cherry, & black raspberry.
2006 Chehalem Ridgecrest - Willamette Valley $65
Ripe cherry, cola & clove flavors, exp&ing nicely on the expressive finish.
2005 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve - Willamette Valley 1.5L $180
A range of red cherry, black cherry, cinnamon & mocha flavors that ride smoothly
over a graceful frame, lingering nicely on the clear, expressive finish.
2006 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve - Willamette Valley $82
Medium-deep ruby color; spicy, earthy; herbal aromas; some blueberry notes; ripe, rich,
earthy cherry flavors with herbal & spice notes; toasty oak; good structure & balance; long finish.
2007 Maysara Estate Cuvee - Willamette Valley $40
Light & fragrant, with focused raspberry, cherry & floral flavors lingering on the refined finish.
2005 Stony Mountain - Willamette Valley $40
Medium bodied & balanced with raspberry, red cherry, & blackberry flavors. Hints
of vanilla, toast, & soft sweet spice complement the fruit flavors.
2007 Archery Summit Premier Cuvee - Willamette Valley $70
Aromas of black cherries, rose petal, & vanilla. Pomegranate, currant floral notes with
mulling spices, anise, juicy plum & layers of mineral, flint with a black cherry core.
2009 Sass - Willamette Valley $24
Bright & juicy, with dark cherry & currant flavors, plus hints of spice & game that make it
interesting as the flavors linger on the crisp finish.
2008 Lemelson Thea's Selection - Willamette Valley $50
Aromas of roses & violets with raspberry, boysenberry & briary, earthy tones. The palate
has plum black cherry & blueberry showing with tarragon & earth on the finish.
2008 Elk Cove La Boheme - Willamette Valley $80
A nose of wood smoke, damp earth, Asian spices, incense, & assorted black fruits.
2007 Bethel Heights Casteel Reserve - Willamette Valley $80
Wood smoke, damp earth, black cherry, & black raspberry with savory dark fruit flavors.
2008 Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvee - Willamette Valley $44
A dusty & cinnamon nose with cran-raspberry & higher tone red-fruit notes on the palate.
2008 Elk Cove - Willamette Valley $36
Light, with a distinctly earthy note running through the blunt cherry flavors.
2008 Adelsheim - Willamette Valley $42
Perfume of cedar, spice box, cherry, & raspberry. Medium-bodied, elegant, & packed with savory fruit.
CALIFORNIA
2006 Robert Sinskey - Los Carneros $58
Cherry, blood orange & pie spice with forest floor & spiced tea. Flavors of cranberry,
raspberry & orange zest that expand as the wine breathes.
FRANCE
2005 Louis Latour - Santenay $42
Silky & infused with a red cherry note. A touch gamy, with some firm tannins on the finish.
2006 Louis Jadot Volnay $68
A suave, silky red, exuding black cherry, mineral & floral aromas & flavors.
Hints of cassis & violet on the long aftertaste.
2003 Alex Gambal - Echezeaux Grand Cru $167
Smoky black cherries, coconut, & flowers. Medium to full-bodied, it expands
on the palate to reveal copious quantities of velvety red & black fruits.
ZINFANDEL
OREGON
2008 Troon Kubli Bench - Applegate Valley $33
Deep, intense fruit with bright fragrant spices & rich berries that bring a full bodied wine to balance.
2008 Agate Ridge Primitivo - Rogue Valley $32
Black cherry, boysenberry, dried lavender, cedar, and vanilla with earthy dill notes.
CALIFORNIA
2007 Ridge Geyserville - Sonoma $50
Aromas of boysenberries, black cherries, earth, pepper, & spice.
2008 Ridge York Creek - Napa $44
Zesty & briary, with blackberry pie, cracked pepper & flavors of stewed plum & smoky meat.
2007 Seghesio Old Vines - Sonoma $53
Briary & appealingly rustic, with wild berry, toasty sage & earthy mineral aromas.
2007 Sausal Century Vine - Sonoma $52
Ultraripe & zesty, with dried cherry & pepper aromas, plum, licorice & toasty sage flavors.
2007 Alexander Valley Sin Zin - Sonoma $28
Aromas of black cherry, eucalyptus, cocoa & mint. Flavors of plum, vanilla & black pepper.
2009 Easton - Amador County $23
Vibrant and juicy, with tart raspberry & flavors of cherry, cranberry & white pepper.
2006 Forchini Old Vine Zin Reserve - Dry Creek Valley $36
Ripe dark fruits with a touch of jamminess & baking spices.
MALBEC
OREGON
2008 Spangler - Rogue Valley $38
Rich inky purple with ripe fruits & rich tannins.
2007 Abacela - Umpqua Valley $31
Smoke, wild berry, baking spices & plum jam.
ARGENTINA
2006 Catena - Mendoza Argentina $36
Lots of mocha, fruitcake, raspberry & boysenberry flavors stretched over a lengthy finish.
2007 Catena Alta - Mendoza Argentina $80
Balsam wood, clove, cinnamon, lavender, cherry & raspberry. More structured than st&ard bottling.
2009 Altos Las Hormigas - Mendoza Argentina $18
Spicy, black cherry & cocoa, balanced, long with ripe tannins.
SYRAH
OREGON
2003 Valley View Anna Maria - Rogue Valley $36
Balanced with more earthy, meaty flavors & a mixed of spices.
2003 Weisinger's-Rogue Valley $32
Well structured & earthy, with dried herbs, & soft undertones of toasted oak & a peppery finish.
2003 Eden Vale - Rogue Valley $42
Rich & silky black cherry fruit balanced with oak enhancing the cacao bean & toasted coffee notes.
2004 Cliff Creek - Rogue Valley $42
Dark chocolate & black cherry, with flavors of black raspberry flavors & a hint of smokiness.
2008 Roxy Ann- Rogue Valley $40
Spice, blueberry & blackberry flavors with mild tannins, blackberry, cherry & white pepper.
2005 Abacela - Southern Oregon $41
Blackberry & white pepper aromas. Ripe cherry & candied black fruit with a full-body.
2006 Soloro Seckel Hill - Rogue Valley $36
Dark chocolate, jammy raspberries, black cherries & a hint of spicy pepper. Elegant.
WASHINGTON
2006 Basel Cellars - Walla Walla Valley/Columbia Valley $42
Firm & juicy, with dark berry & spice flavors at the forefront, adding shades of plum & pepper
CALIFORNIA
2007 Zaca Mesa - Santa Ynez Valley $35
Sweet black currant & cherry fruit in the nose, with texture & richness.
2007 Jaffurs Bien Nacido - Santa Maria Valley $60
Fruitcake, road tar, spice box, blackberries, black raspberries, char, smoke,
& graphite. Stunningly rich.
AUSTRALIA
2008 Jim Barry The Lodge Hill - Clare Valley $27
Warm blackberry, spearmint & licorice with an earthy undercurrent of loam, tar & tree bark.
2005 D'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz $84
Toast, smoke, spice box, mineral, pencil lead, tar, licorice, blueberry, & blackberry.
Full-bodied, opulent, & super-concentrated!
2004 Pirrammima Shiraz - McLaren Vale $37
A juicy style that brims with red plum, cherry & raspberry flavors. Spicy plum notes on the finish
BORDEAUX STYLE
OREGON
2005 Weisinger's Petite Pompadour - Rogue Valley $34
Aromas of cherry & red raspberry that combine with earthy, dark fruit flavors.
2004 Cliff Creek Claret - Rogue Valley $33
Aromas of blackberries with zesty acidity. Well-balanced with sweet tannins.
2005 Pebblestone Melange - Rogue Valley $38
Full-bodied with a deep garnet, black cherry, black currants, & dark chocolate.
2007 Roxy Ann Vineyards Claret - Rogue Valley $35
Currant, black cherry, & blackberry aromas with plum, anise, mocha & sweet spice flavors.
2007 Slagle Creek Claret - Rogue Valley $24 - Bin $24
This wine has soft tannins & the essence of blackberry, current & mocha.
CALIFORNIA
NV7 Cain Cuvee - Napa Valley $45
Sleek & approachable with ripe dark fruit & nice tannin.
2004 Cyrus - Alexander Valley $77
Currant, huckleberry, cassis & blueberry with floral, vanilla & coconut-laced notes.
FRANCE
2008 Chateau Peybonhomme Les Tours - Cotes De Blaye $27
Fruitcake with fresh, peppery & spicy notes. Dry finish with a leafy & tannic grape-pip notes
2000 Chateau La Croix - St. Estephe $60
Dusty fruits with significant earth notes & leather. Dry finish with a bit of sweet tobacco.
2002 Chateau D'Armailhac - Pauillac $74
Earth, black currants, espresso roast, & some soy. The wine is medium to full-bodied.
2004 Les Tourelles de Longueville - Pauillac $60
Aromas of currant & blackberry. Medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins & a long finish.
RHONE STYLE BLENDS
OREGON
2008 Folin Cellars Misceo - Rogue Valley $44
Rich fruits with hints of pepper & spice and leather. Full bodied with fine tannins.
2007 Roxy Ann Sky Hill Red - Rogue Valley $48
Lighter style as cofermented with viognier. Lots of ripe blue fruits and soft tannin.
2007 Daniel Joseph Blend 42 - Rogue Valley $40
Rich, dark fruits of black cherry & ripe plum. A touch of vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon & white pepper.
CALIFORNIA
2005 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant - California $46
Peppery, earthy, black currant & black cherry fruit, & medium body.
FRANCE
2006 Domaine de Beaurenard Rasteau - Rhone Valley $30
Roasted herbs with jammy black cherry fruit & currants. Hints of fig. Full-bodied.
2008 Clos du Mont-Olivet - Chateauneuf du Pape $68
Earth, spice, & garrigue, lavender, kirsch & raspberry notes, medium body, & silky tannins.
ITALIAN STYLE
WASHINGTON
2007 Bricco - Columbia Valley $36
Fresh fruits with licorice & cardamom. Subtle earth & charcoal notes finish.
2005 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Sangiovese - Columbia Valley $48
Darker black fruit aromas & flavors with structure, grip, & power. Layers of spicy black fruits.
ITALY
2006 Le Corti Chianti Classico - Tuscany $25
Forest fruits, with a light toasty oak character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins.
2006 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva "Rancia" - Tuscany $60
Dark fruit, minerals & flowers. Gorgeous length & proportion, with powerful
yet well-integrated tannins.
2004 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino - Montalcino $80
Tobacco, underbrush & spices that lead to dark red cherries. Finnessed tannins on finish.
2006 La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca' di Pian - Piedmont $32
Earthy nose of dark cherry, potpourri, tar & spices. Some tobacco. Rich & full bodied.
2007 Ca del Baio Barbaresco "Asili" - Piedmont $46
Silkiness & elegance. Freshly cut roses and berries of all sorts. Freshness
and depth in a classic, mid-weight expression
2001 Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello Riserva - Piedmont 1.5L $180
Expressive aromatics, generous fruit, prominent minerality. Full-bodied & long on the palate.
2005 Guido Porro Santa Catarina Barolo - Piedmont $68
Well-articulated floral aromatics & ripe red fruit that balances the
tannins nicely through to the finish. Classy.
CALIFORNIA
2007 Seghesio Venom Sangiovese - Alexander Valley $70
Ripe cherry, black currant/berry varietal characteristics with spicy complexity.
CABERNET FRANC
OREGON
2005 Weisinger's Cabernet Franc - Rogue Valley $42
Rich dark berries with a touch of green olive & good tannin on the finish.
2007 Spangler Cabernet Franc - Southern Oregon $32
Smoke, sweet black cherry & dried herbs, dark cocoa, blackberry, & fine-grained tannins.
2006 Pebblestone Cabernet Franc - Rogue Valley $36
Raspberry, cherry & plum flavors & a deep garnet color & balanced finish
2008 Quady North Cabernet Franc - Applegate Valley $45
Rich & round dark fruits, with a supple finish, & notes of red pepper. This is a big wine.
WASHINGTON
2008 Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Franc - Columbia Valley $39
Incense, Asian spices, herbs, olives, & black currant. Spicy & flavorful on the palate.
TEMPRANILLO
OREGON
2006 Folin Cellars Tempranillo - Rogue Valley $40
Aromas of black cherry, cinnamon, cloves & dried roses with dark chocolate & firm tannin.
2003 Eden Vale Tempranillo - Rogue Valley $49
Very rich currant, blackberry, & plum with earthy pipe tobacco.
Finishes with dark coffee, cracked pepper.
2008 Abacela Tempranillo Umpqua Cuvee - Umpqua Valley $28
Fruit forward, less tannic with beautiful aromatics, focused fruit flavors & a lingering finish.
2005 Abacela Tempranillo Reserve - Umpqua Valley $63
Ripe & fragrant, with cherry, floral & cinnamon notes. Tight, with a light grip on the spicy finish.
SPAIN
2005 Bodegas Breton Lorinon Crianza - Rioja Alta $22
Cedar, earth, tobacco, & black cherry. Savory, elegant, & nicely balanced.
2007 Vina Pedrosa - Ribeira Del Duero $40
Vibrant berry, cranberry, kirsch & vanilla flavors, with light tannins & crisp acidity.
BLENDS & MISC VARIETALS
OREGON
2006 Velocity - Rogue Valley $36
Deeply aromatic & intense Malbec flavors, supported by traditional Bordelaise varietals &
spiced by a small percentage of Syrah.
2008 Crater Lake Cellars Grenache - Rogue Valley $37
Bay leaf & red fruit, a lively, lush mouth feel & beautiful flavors of red raspberry.
2008 Donovan Mourvedre - Rogue Valley $30
Lively with bright fruits & soft tannin.
WASHINGTON
2003 Long Shadows Pirouette Meritage - Columbia Valley 1.5L $160
Sweet black fruits, tar, & licorice. A broad wine, with waves of black fruits
& an extensive finish.
2004 Long Shadows Chester Kidder Blend - Columbia Valley $70
Cedar, leather, pencil lead, espresso, blueberry, & blackberry. Round & ripe on the palate.
CALIFORNIA
2005 Seghesio Petite Sirah Home Ranch - Sonoma $52
Pepper & ripe berry flavors. Full-bodied with thick tannins with a coffee & spice-tinged finish.
2008 Robert Foley Charbono - Napa Valley $70
Its dark purple hue & candied berry & vanilla flavors lead into a big mid-palate with
lingering flavors clad in soft fine tannins.
AUSTRALIA
2007 Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache - Barossa Valley $24
Savory berry & spice, a slightly higher alcohol level is well-balanced with fruit & oak.
SPAIN
2008 Las Rocas Garnacha - Calatayud, Spain $30
Savory berry & spice, a slightly higher alcohol level is well-balanced with fruit & oak.
HALF BOTTLES
2008 King Estate Pinot Gris - Oregon $14
Grapefruits, green apple & honeysuckle with minerals & lively acidity.
2004 Chehalem Chardonnay Ian's Res. - Willamette Valley Or $20
Rich & oily, with chartreuse & tropical yellow notes; aromas are seductively fresh & floral.
2009 Domaine Talmard Chardonnay - Macon $12
An easy, straightforward, fruity white, boasting peach & citrus flavors.
2007 Henri Bourgeois Grand Reserve Sancerre - Loire Valley $18
Lemon zest, green apple, damp grass & chalk roll with a slight herbaceous note.
2007 Bethel Heights Estate Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley $22
Aromas of cedar, spice box, rose petal, & red & black fruits.
2005 Swanson Merlot - Oakville Napa California $24
Well-structured, with cherry blossom & toasty vanilla aromas & sleek
red currant & Asian spice flavors that finish with cedary tannins.
2005 Peterson Zinfandel - Dry Creek Valley Sonoma California $18
Intense blackberry aromas blend with subtle black pepper & a touch of earthiness.
2005 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant - California $23
Peppery, earthy, black currant & black cherry fruit, & medium body.
2006 Guigal Cotes du Rhone - Rhone Valley France $13
Pepper, garrigue, earth, & tar characteristics in addition to plenty of red & black fruit notes.
VINTAGE PORTO
1991 Dow's Vintage Port - Douro 375ml $66
1991 Dow's Vintage Port - Douro $100
Perfumed & gorgeous, with flowers, berry & plum. Full-bodied, very sweet
& round, with lovely rich fruit & a long finish.
1985 Dow's Vintage Port - Douro $130
Powerful aromas of raisin, blackberry & dark chocolate follow through to a full body,
with medium sweetness & a firm, slightly chewy finish.
