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Drink “Small” : Artisanal Cellar Selections -Small Producers with Huge Flavor-
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White
66 Pinot Blanc, High Hook, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008 ................................... 38.00 Here is a delicious chance to drink well and do good...Our friend Mark Seymour and his partners at High Hook are avid supporters of the Ocean Conservancy, to whom they donate proceeds from the sale of each case. They have given us the opportunity to participate for the month of May so we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bottle we sell. Happy Fishing, Happy Swimming, Happy Eating...It's mostly stainless steel-fermented with just enough barrel-fermented wine to broaden the mid palate a bit and achieve a perfect balance. All of the barrels are used, so there are no oak aromas or flavors evident in the wine. It's all about fruit and minerals and great acidity. 003 Blend No. 1, “Greendale White”, Hudson Wine Farms, NY 2008 ............................ 40.00 Juicy, racy and mineral driven - with a charming and bright appeal. This is the debut release from a new project developed by Billy Rattner, Wine Director for the Xaviar’s Restaurant Group [and in the interest of full disclosure, the one who is typing this tasting note!] The Wine is composed of 80% Chardonnay from the Greendale Farm in Columbia County, 15% Traminette, and 5% Riesling from the Finger Lakes. Notes of Meyer Lemon, candied orange, and melon open into a lovely depth of texture with a bracing cool-climate acidity lending a brisk, long finish.
153 “Cuvee Zaria”, Batic Estate, Vipava Valley, Slovenia, 2007 ....................................... 47.00 The Facts: Made from a single vineyard site, the three indigenous varietals Pinela, Rebula, and Zelen are grown and fermented together. They enjoy the cross pollination, like soil, and the benefit of bio-organic production in an all natural yeast environment. What the climate gives of that particular year is reflected in the bottle. Long maceration periods, unfined and unfiltered, this is a wine-lovers 'orange' wine that brings the vineyard to the table in unfined and unfiltered glory. Delicious, ancient, and radically natural. But forget the facts and the notes: the best reason to enjoy this wine is the following quote from Ivan and Miha Batic: “A complete path from must to wine is written in a grape. A great oenologist understands that wine is a masterpiece of Nature, not man. The most precious and purest wine is born from only one idea. The idea of Nature.”
Red
650 Chinon, “Les Galuches”, Wilfrid Rousse, Loire Valley, France, 2009 ...................... 40.00 This Cabernet Franc from Chinon in the Loire Valley is wildly fruity and delicious, but is haunted by a sense of soil prominently apparent on the nose and on the palate. Gravel and graphite on the nose, some dark fruit, the tiniest amount of burnt earth too. Really lovely on the palate, well balanced, redolent of iron and blood, ripe fruit, and bright acidity. A great example of modern Chinon - nicely ripe and extracted, and still definitely of its place. Wilfrid Rousse farms his vineyards organically and allows natural ground cover on some plots, and plows others. Yields are tiny, way below the maximum allowed in the appellation.
618 Chateau Cambon, Beaujolais, France, 2008 .................................................................. 35.00 Talk about a summer red wine, this is it. 100% Gamy Noir from Domaine Marcel Lapierre, who practically invented or reintroduced natural wine making at his Doamine Lapierre and at Chateau Cambon. Sadly, Marcel Lapierre pasted away last October from Melanoma. The NY Times wine writer, Eric Asimov noted Mr. Lapierre “played a leading role in rejuvenating the diminished reputation of “ Beaujolais. “Rather than these fruity, happy-go-lucky concoctions, Mr. Lapierre and his colleagues, Jean Foillard, Guy Breton and Jean-Paul Thévenet, produced wines of depth, nuance and purity that nonetheless retained the joyous nature of Beaujolais.” So in the spirit of joy that is Beaujolais and Marcel Lapierre, we want you to enjoy his legacy and contribution to the wine world.
“Champagne - the great civilizer” - Tallyrand
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American Sparkling Wine
929 Gruet, Blanc de Blanc, Brut, New Mexico, NV ..................................................................................... 48.00
French Sparkling Wine
905 Cremant d’ Limoux, Toques et Clochers, NV ......................................................................................... 45.00
Grower Champagne [Artisanal, Low Production]
948 Jean Milan, “Cuvee Speciale - Blanc des Blancs”, Brut, NV .............................................................. 103.00
947 Alain Soutiran, “Grand Cru - Perle Noir”, Brut, NV .......................................................................... 109.00
945 Goutorbe, Rose, Grand Cru, Ay, Brut, NV, .......................................................................................... 113.00
Grand Marque Champagne
933 Veuve Clicquot, “Yellow Label”, Brut, NV ........................................................................................... 108.00
937 Krug, Grande Cuvee, Multi-Vintage ...................................................................................................... 285.00
962 Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon, 2003 ................................................................................................ 364.00
968 Perrier-Jouet, Fleur de Champagne, 1988 ...............................................................Magnum [1.5L] 425.00
“No poem was ever written by a drinker of water” - Horace
Wine comes in at the mouth and love comes in at the eye; that’s all we know for truth before we grow old and die. I lift the glass to my mouth,
I look at you and I sigh. W.B. Yeats
A Drinking Song
White Wines of America
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Chardonnay
013 Millbrook Vineyards, “Proprietor’s Special Reserve”, Hudson Valley Region, NY, 2010 ............... 40.00 080 Lioco, “Unoaked”, Sonoma County, California, 2011 ........................................................................... 47.00 030 Stuhlmuller Vineyards, “Estate”, Alexander Valley, California, 2010 .............................................. 49.00 058 Newton, “Red Label”, Napa County, California, 2011 .......................................................................... 52.00 040 Foley, Santa Rita Hills, California, 2010 .............................................................................................. 55.00 022 Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, 2010 ......................................................................................... 56.00 014 Kalin, “Cuvee LD”, Sonoma County, California, 1995 ......................................................................... 79.00 018 Diatom, “Hamon”, Sta Rita Hills, California, 2011 .............................................................................. 90.00 009 Peter Michael, “Belle Cote”, Knights Valley, Sonoma Coast, California, 2006 ............................... 146.00 049 Aubert, “Reuling Vineyard”, Sonoma Coast, California, 2009 ......................................................... 155.00 081 Marcassin, “Marcassin Vineyard”, Sonoma Coast, California, 2005 .................................................. 350.00
White Wines of America & New Zealand
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Sauvignon Blanc 072 Sauvignon Blanc, Trinchero, “Mary’s Vineyard”, Calistoga, Napa Valley, CA, 2011 ....................... 44.00 092 Sauvignon Blanc, Saint Clair, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2011 ...................................................... 45.00 096 Sauvignon Blanc, Staete Landt, “Annabel”, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2012 ............................... 46.00 021 Sauvignon Blanc, Scholium Project, “The Prince In His Caves”, CA 2010 ...................................... 83.00
Other Whites and Regions 001 Roussanne, Truchard, Carneros, CA 2010 .............................................................................................. 39.00 090 Gewurztraminer, Londer Vineyards, Anderson Valley, CA 2004 ........................................................ 54.00 068 Riesling, Hidden Bench Vineyards, Beamsville Bench, Canada 2009 .............................................. 60.00
White Wines of France
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Burgundy
25 Pouilly Fuisse, “Terrior de Vergisson”, Roger Lassart, 2010 ............................................................... 56.00
176 Chablis, “1er Cru Vaillons” Vincent Dampt, 2011 ................................................................................ 56.00
130 Monthelie Blanc, Domaine de Comtes - Lefon, 2009 ........................................................................ 103.00
110 Savigny-Les-Beaune, “1er Cru - Aux Vergelesses”, Domaine Chandon de Briailles, 2007 .............. 96.00
121 Chassagne Montrachet, Domaine Niellon, 2010 ................................................................................... 118.00
107 Meursault, “Les Miex-Chavaux”, Domaine Roulot, 2005 .................................................................... 137.00
114 Meursault, “1er Cru - Charmes”, Domaine Francois Jobard, 2007 .................................................. 175.00
101 Meursault, Domaine de Comtes - Lafon, 2009.................................................................................... 178.00
112 Beaune - Clos des Mouches, Joseph Drouhin, 2008 ............................................................................. 187.00
69 Puligny Montrachet, “1er Cru - Clavoillon”, Domaine Leflaive, 2008 ........................................... 265.00
127 Meursault, “1er Cru - Goutte d’ Or”, Domaine des Comtes - Lafon, 2008 ........................................ 302.00
109 Meursault-Charmes, “1er Cru” Domaine des Comtes - Lafon, 2009 .................................................. 332.00
133 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Philippe Colin, 2007 .................................................................... 371.00
121 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Louis Latour, 1996 ................................................................. 655.00
122 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Etienne Sauzet, 1997 ............................................................................... 750.00
123-85 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, 1985 .................................................. 3500.00
123-96 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, 1996 .................................................. 3500.00
123-02 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, 2002 .................................................. 3100.00
123-05 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, 2005 .................................................. 4950.00
White Wines of France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Slovenia and Italy
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168 Riesling, Domaine Weinbach, “Cuvee Theo”, 2011 ............................................................................... 62.00 192 Gewurztraminer, François Baur, Herrenweg, 2001 .............................................................................. 62.00 129 Riesling, Schoffit, “Clos St.-Theobald”, Grand Cru, 2005 ..................................................................... 88.00
Loire Valley & Rhone Valley
152 Sancerre, Francois Crochet, “Les Perrois”, Loire Valley, 2012 ............................................................ 52.00 047 Montlouis, “Clos de Breuil”, Francios Chidaine, Loire Valley, 2009 ................................................ 64.00
035 Pouilly-Fumé, “Pur Sang”, Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Loire Valley, 2005 ................................ 137.00 119 Pouilly-Fumé, “Silex”, Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Loire Valley, 2004 ........................................ 150.00
150 Condrieu, Domaine Philippe Faury, Rhone Valley, 2007 ................................................................. 104.00
055 Hermitage Blanc, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Rhone Valley, 2006 .............................................. 360.00
Germany, Austria & Slovenia
104 Morio Muscat, “Bee Label”, Lingenfelder, Germany, 2007 ................................................................. 36.00
159 “Cuvee Bouquet”, Kogl Estate, Slovenia, 2009 ........................................................................................ 40.00
135 Grüner Veltliner, “Nigl”, Seftenberger Piri, Austria, 2011 ................................................................. 51.00
124 Grüner Veltliner, “Kamptaler Terrassen”, Langenlois-Osterreich, Austria, 2011 ........................... 55.00
153 “Cuvee Zaria”, Batic Estate, Vipava Valley, Slovenia, 2007 ................................................................. 47.00
95 Pinot Blanc, “Muschelkalk”, Dr. Wehrheim, Pflaz, Germany, 2008 ............................................... 66.00
151 Pinot Blanc, “Klostersatz”, Pichler-Krutzler, Austria, 2007 ............................................................... 71.00
157 Riesling ‘Smaragd’, F.X. Pichler, “Von den Terrasen”, Wachau, Austria, 2004 ................................ 94.00
158 Riesling ‘Grosses Gewachs’, Hermannshole, Donnhoff, Nahe, Germany, 2005 ............................... 108.00
Italy 160 Pinot Grigio, Abbizia di Novacella, Trentino-Alto Adige, 2011 ........................................................ 45.00 083 “Cru Pressoni”, Soave Classico, Cantina del Costello, 2011 ................................................................... 58.00 162 “Balciana”, Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi, Sartarelli, Veneto, 2006 .................................................... 78.00
Spain
164 “As Sortes”, Valdeorras Blanco, Rafael Palacios, 2006 ......................................................................... 73.00
Good wine makes good blood, Good blood causeth good humours, Good humours causeth good thoughts, Good thoughts bring forth good works, Good works carry a man to heaven. Ergo, good wine carrieth a man to heaven. - John Minsheu
Red Wines of America
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222 Beaulieu Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2010 .................................................................................................. 52.00 231 Rockledge, “The Rocks”, Napa Valley, 2009 .......................................................................................... 56.00 227 Hess, “Allomi”, Napa Valley, 2010 .......................................................................................................... 58.00 249 Newton, “Red Label”, Napa County, 2009 ............................................................................................... 61.00 320 Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, 2009 ...................................................................................................... 73.00 318 Trinchero, “Central Park West Vineyard”, St. Helena, Napa Valley, 2009 ........................................ 74.00 213 Chateau Montelena, Calistoga, Napa Valley, 2009 ................................................................................ 91.00 209A Heitz Cellars, Martha’s Vineyard, Napa Valley, 1987 ......................................................................... 500.00 209B Heitz Cellars, Martha’s Vineyard, Napa Valley, 1985 ......................................................................... 750.00 247 Shafer, “Hillside Select”, Napa Valley, 1999 ........................................................................................ 350.00 313 Scarecrow, Napa Valley, 2006 ................................................................................................................. 525.00 246-05 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 2005 ....................................................................................... 495.00 246-04 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 2004 ....................................................................................... 489.00 246-03 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 2003 ....................................................................................... 459.00 246-02 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 2002 ....................................................................................... 420.00 246-01 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 2001 ....................................................................................... 390.00 246-00 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 2000 ....................................................................................... 300.00 246-99 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 1999 ....................................................................................... 325.00 246-98 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 1998 ....................................................................................... 275.00 246-96 Eisele Vineyard, Araujo Estate Wines, 1996 ....................................................................................... 325.00
269-04 Bryant Family Vineyard, Napa, 2004 ................................................................................................. 1098.00 269-98 Bryant Family Vineyard, Napa, 1998 ................................................................................................... 500.00 268-97 Bryant Family Vineyard, Napa, 1997 ................................................................................................... 750.00 267-96 Bryant Family Vineyard, Napa, 1996 ................................................................................................... 650.00
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Zinfandel
316 Wild Hog Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California, 2008 .......................................................................... 51.00 355 Davis Family, “Old Vines”, Russian River Valley, California, 2008 .................................................. 55.00 354 Joseph Swan, “Mancini Ranch”, Russian River Valley, California, 2006 ......................................... 58.00 356 Turley, “Juvenile”, California, 2011 ........................................................................................................ 68.00
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Meritage & Bordeaux-Style Blends
240 Newton, Claret, Napa County, 2009 ......................................................................................................... 55.00 253-04 “Tribute”, Benziger, Sonoma Mountain, 2004 ...................................................................................... 135.00
257 “Le Désir”, Vérité, Sonoma County, 2002 .............................................................................................. 216.00
301 Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2007 ........................................................................................ 234.00
255-05 “Les Pavots”, Peter Michael Winery, Knight’s Valley, 2005 .............................................................. 320.00
309-98 Maya, Dalla Valle Vineyards, Napa Valley, 1998 ............................................................................... 315.00
300-04 Colgin, “Cariad”, Napa Valley, 2004 ....................................................................................................... 731.00 238-03 Colgin, “Cariad”, Napa Valley, 2003 ....................................................................................................... 550.00
306-03 Harlan Estate, Napa Valley, 2003 ......................................................................................................... 850.00 306-02 Harlan Estate, Napa Valley, 2002 ......................................................................................................... 900.00 306-01 Harlan Estate, Napa Valley, 2001 ......................................................................................................... 850.00 306-00 Harlan Estate, Napa Valley, 2000 ......................................................................................................... 796.00 306-97 Harlan Estate, Napa Valley, 1997 ....................................................................................................... 1350.00
Curious...but Classic
252 Cabernet Franc, Chateau Des Charmes, Niagara on the Lake, Canada, 2007 ................................... 38.00 501 Merlot, Provenance Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA, 2007 ....................................................................... 63.00 362 Petite Syrah, Turley, “Hayne Vineyard”, Napa Valley, CA, 2008 ...................................................... 156.00
Red Wines of America
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Rhone Varietals & Rhone-Inspired Blends
504 Tablas Creek, “Patelin de Tablas”, Paso Robles, CA 2011 .................................................................... 48.00 505 Grenache, “Les Enfantes Terribles”, Dashe Cellars, Dry Creek Valley, CA, 2009 ............................. 54.00 481 Syrah, Hedges Estate - DLD “Cuvee Marcel Dupont”, Red Mountain, Washington, 2009 .............. 56.00 478 Syrah, “Nina Lee”, Spring Valley Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, 2008 .................. 101.00 449 Syrah, Lillian, “White Hawk Vineyard”, Santa Barbara, CA, 2004 ................................................ 151.00 484 Syrah, Martinelli, “Hop Barn Hill Vineyard”, Sonoma, CA, 2000 .................................................. 175.00
Red Wines of America
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Pinot Noir
418 Talbott, “Logan”, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2010 ................................ 47.00
413 Cristom, “Mt. Jefferson Cuvee”, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 ....................................................... 59.00
403 Joseph Swan Vineyards, “Cuvée de Trois”, Russian River Valley, CA 2010 ...................................... 64.00
405 Johan Vineyards, “Estate”, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 ............................................................... 70.00
409 Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, CA 2010 ................................................................................... 72.00
412 Erath, “Prince Hill”, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 .............................................. 87.00
401 Kalin, “Cuvee DD”, Sonoma County, CA 1999 ........................................................................................ 94.00
400 Sea Smoke, “Southing”, Santa Rita Hills, CA 2010 ............................................................................ 138.00
411 Morlet Family Vineyards, “En Famille”, Sonoma Coast, CA 2006 .................................................... 142.00
410 Morlet Family Vineyards, “Jolie Coeur”, Sonoma Coast, CA 2006 ..................................................... 166.00
It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking wine:
the arrival of a friend; one's present or future thirst;
the excellence of a wine; or any other reason.
-Augustus DeBustus bin bottle
Red Wines of the Southern Hemisphere
Australia
578 Shiraz, Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier, Victoria, Australia, 2010 .................................................... 48.00 570 Shiraz, Two Hands, “Angels Share”, Mclaren Vale, Australia, 2009 ................................................. 73.00
573-02 Grange, Penfolds Estate, Australia, 2002 ............................................................................................. 458.00 573-95 Grange, Penfolds Estate, Australia, 1995 ............................................................................................. 400.00 573-93 Grange, Penfolds Estate, Australia, 1993 ............................................................................................. 425.00
South America
448 440 Malbec, Decero, “Remolinos Vineyard”, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina, 2010 .................................... 45.00 579 Malbec, Luigi Bosca, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, 2010 ...................................................... 51.00 441 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bianchi, “Particular”, Argentina, 2007 ............................................................. 59.00 442 Malbec/Cabernet/Merlot, “Quimera”, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina, 2010 ........................... 98.00
Place a substantial meal before a tired man, and
he will eat with effort and be little better for it at first. Give him a glass of wine or brandy, and immediately
he feels better- you see him come to life again before you. Brillat-Savarin
Le Psyiologie d’Gout
Red Wines of France
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Burgundy
Bourgogne
615 Bourgone Rouge, David Duband, 2010 ................................................................................................... 55.00 601 Bourgogne Rouge, Bernard Dugat-Py, 2005 ......................................................................................... 105.00 Cote de Nuits 610 Hautes Cotes de Nuits, “Louis Auguste”, David Duband, 2010 ........................................................... 54.00 621 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Digoia-Royer, 2004 ............................................................................ 121.00 619 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Digoia-Royer, 2008 ........................................................................... 123.00 624 Gevry-Chambertin, “Mes Favorites”, Alain Burguet, 2006 ................................................................ 148.00 616 Gevrey-Chambertin, Serafin, 1996 ...................................................................................................... 181.00 603 Gevrey-Chambertin, “1er Cru - Poissenot”, Domaine Humbert Frères 2005 .................................... 217.00 622 Clos de la Roche, Truchot-Martin, 2005 ................................................................................................ 275.00
Red Wines of France
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Burgundy
Cote de Beaune & Southern Bourgogne Viticole 258 Givry, “Clos Salomon”, Domaine du Clos Salomon, 2008 .............................................. half-bottle 45.00 628 Corton-Pougets, Grand Cru, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot, 2007........................................... 147.00 620A Corton, Clos des Corton, Faiveley, 1999 ................................................................................................. 190.00
Beaujolais 618 Chateau Cambon, 2008 .............................................................................................................................. 35.00 612 Moulin-a-Vent, Domaine Piron-Lameloise, 2008 ................................................................................. 41.00
Red Wines of France
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Burgundy The Wines of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
640-05 Richbourg, DRC, 2005 ........................................................................................................................... 1905.00 640-04 Richbourg, DRC, 2004 ........................................................................................................................... 1175.00 640-03 Richbourg, DRC, 2003 ........................................................................................................................... 1225.00 640-02 Richbourg, DRC, 2002 ........................................................................................................................... 1325.00 640-96 Richbourg, DRC, 1996 ........................................................................................................................... 1100.00 641-04 La Tache, DRC, 2004 ............................................................................................................................. 1540.00 641-00 La Tache, DRC, 2000 ............................................................................................................................. 1450.00 641-99 La Tache, DRC, 1999 ............................................................................................................................. 3477.00 641-98 La Tache, DRC, 1998 ............................................................................................................................. 1189.00 641-97 La Tache, DRC, 1997 ............................................................................................................................. 1235.00 641-76 La Tache, DRC, 1976 ............................................................................................................................ 1024.00 642-04 Romanee-Conti, DRC, 2004 ................................................................................................................... 6176.00 642-02 Romanee-Conti, DRC, 2002 ................................................................................................................... 7960.00 642-01 Romanee-Conti, DRC, 2001 ................................................................................................................... 6313.00 642-00 Romanee-Conti, DRC, 2000 ................................................................................................................... 5478.00 642-99 Romanee-Conti, DRC, 1999 ................................................................................................................... 9333.00 642-98 Romanee-Conti, DRC, 1998 ................................................................................................................... 6405.00 642-97 Romanee-Conti, DRC, 1997 ................................................................................................................... 5581.00 642-95 Romanee-Conti, DRC, 1995 ................................................................................................................... 7173.00 645-05 Romanee St. Vivant, DRC, 2005 ........................................................................................................... 1950.00 645-04 Romanee St. Vivant, DRC, 2004 ........................................................................................................... 1278.00
Red Wines of France
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Rhone Valley
652 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret, 2009 ................................................ half bottle 38.00 658 Cotes du Rhone, “Verene”, Clos du Mont-Olivet, 2010 .......................................................................... 45.00 659 Rasteau, “Vieilles Vignes”, Tardieu-Laurent, 2009 .............................................................................. 56.00 667 Gigondas, Domaine de Cayron, 2010 ....................................................................................................... 63.00 663 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine La Roquéte, 2008 .............................................................................. 69.00 657 Côte Rôtie, “Les Essartailles”, Les Vins de Vienne, 2009 ................................................................... 115.00 655 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, “Cuvee Reservee”, Domaine du Pegau, 2006 .................................................. 197.00 660 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau de Beaucastel, 2009 .......................................................................... 206.00 664 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, “Combe des Fous”, Clos St. Jean, 2006 ............................................................ 215.00 654 Hermitage, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, 2006 ..................................................................................... 360.00 651 Hermitage, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, 2007 .................................................................................... 410.00 653 Hermitage, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, 2008 .................................................................................... 375.00 LR3 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau de Beaucastel, Grande Cuvee, “Hommage a Jacques Perrin”, 1995 Magnum ................................... 1000.00
South of France: Languedoc-Rousillon, Provence, et al… 714 Côtes-du-Roussilion, Domaine de Bila - Haut, “Occultum Lapidem”, M. Chapoutier, 2009 .......... 43.00 662 Grange des Peres, Vin de Pays de l’Herrault, 2001 .............................................................................. 137.00
Red Wines of Slovenia
317 Merlot, Zanut Estate, Brda-Collio, Slovenia, 2008 ................................................................................ 48.00 308 Pinot Noir, “Gold Label”, Tilia Estate, Vipava Valley, Slovenia, 2008 ............................................. 54.00 315 Gamay - Late Harvest [Dry], Graben Estate, Slovenia, 2000 ............................................... 500ml 55.00
Red Wines of France
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Bordeaux
St. Estephe 738 Chateau L’ Argilus du Roi, 2009 ............................................................................................................. 54.00 733 Chateau Tour Des Termes, 2008 ............................................................................................................... 61.00 701 Chateau Cos d’Estournel, 1982 ................................................................................................................ 500.00
Pauillac 727 La Fleur de Haut - Bages Libéral, 2008 ................................................................................................ 73.00 721 Chateau Fonbadet, 2009 ........................................................................................................................... 77.00
St. Julien 720B Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, 1982 ......................................................................................................... 500.00
Marguax 725 Chateau Mongravey, 2009 .......................................................................................................................... 82.00
Red Wines of France bin bottle
Bordeaux
Pessac-Léognan 724 Chateau Olivier, Pessac-Léognan, 2001 .................................................................................................. 82.00
St. Emilion 734 Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1978 ................................................................................................................... 800.00
Medoc 731 Chateau Griviere, 2005 ............................................................................................................................. 54.00 735 Chateau Cambon La Pelouse, Haut Medoc, 2010 .................................................................................. 64.00
Other Bordeaux’s 710 Chateau La Grave, Fronsac, 2009 ............................................................................................................ 57.00
Red Wines of Italy
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Italy - Piedmont
260 Barbera d’ Alba, Enzo Boglietti, 2011 .................................................................................................... 56.00
261 Nebbiolo d’ Alba, “Valmaggiore”, Sandrone, 2009 ................................................................................. 92.00
803 Barolo, “Bricco Roche”, Ceretto, 1997 ................................................................................................... 280.00
Italy - Veneto
824 Amarone della Valpolicella, Dal Forno, 2001 ..................................................................................... 725.00
Italy - Lazio
811 Montiano, IGT, Falesco, 1999 ................................................................................................................. 95.00
Italy - Tuscany 801 Morellino di Scansano, Elisabetta Geppetti - Fattoria Le Pupille, 2009 .......................................... 44.00 233 Chianti, Giacomo Mori, 2009 ................................................................................................................... 45.00 256 Colline Lucchesi, “Palistorti”, Tenuta di Valgiano, 2009 .................................................................... 54.00 819 Chianti Classico, “Rocca Guicciarda”, Ricasoli, 2008 ........................................................................... 64.00 303 Greppicaia, Bolgheri Superiore, 2007 .................................................................................................. 110.00 807 Brunello di Montalcino, “Pian delle Vigne”, Antinori, 2007 ............................................................ 137.00
814 Gagliole, Rosso Toscano, 2005 ................................................................................................................ 138.00 663 Gagliole, Rosso Toscano, 2005 ................................................................................ Magnum [1.5L] 300.00
813 Vigna d’Alceo, Castello dei Rampolla, 1999 ......................................................................................... 186.00
Other Regions of Italy 259 Pinot Nero, Frecciarosa, “Giorgio Odero”, Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy, 2006 ..................................... 82.00
817 “Rapicano”, Trabucco, Falerno del Massico, Campania, 2007 .............................................................. 87.00
826 San Leonardo, Marchese Guerrieri Gonzaga, Vignetto delle Dolomiti, 2000 .................................... 88.00
833 Cannonau, “Tenores”, Dettori, Sardinia, 2005 ...................................................................................... 137.00
Red Wines of Spain bin bottle
Rioja 270 Vina Alberdi, “Reserva”, La Rioja Alta, 2006 ....................................................................................... 47.00 823 Vinas de Gain, “Artadi”, 2008 .................................................................................................................. 57.00
Ribera del Duero 851 Bodegas Tamiz, “Joven”, 2009 .................................................................................................................. 52.00 263 Bodeags Torremilanos, “Torremilanos”, 2009 ........................................................................................ 55.00 822 Bodegas Emilio Moro, 2009 ..................................................................................................................... 60.00 854 JC Vizcarra, 2009 ...................................................................................................................................... 64.00
Priorat 262 Bodegas Mas Alta, “Artigas”, 2009 .......................................................................................................... 53.00 832 Clos Manyetes, Priorat, 2005 .................................................................................................................. 137.00 840 Clos Erasmus, Priorat, 2004 ................................................................................................................... 279.00 841 Clos Erasmus, Priorat, 2005 ................................................................................................................... 365.00
Mas Importante Regions: 828 Primitivo Quiles, “Raspay”, Alicante, 2005 ........................................................................................... 47.00 853 “El Castro de Valtuille”, Castroventosa, Bierzo, 2007 .......................................................................... 49.00 825 Dehasa La Granja, Alejandro Fernandez, Castilla y Leon, 2005 ....................................................... 60.00
The juice of the grape is the liquid
quintessence of concentrated sunbeams. Thomas Love Peacock
Dessert Wines
bin bottle 191 Late Harvest Riesling, “Select”, Arrowood Vineyards, Sonoma, CA, 2001 half-bottle ............ 53.00 175 Late-Harvest Riesling, “Cluster Select”, Navarro Vineyards, CA 2001 half-bottle .................. 66.00 174 Chardonnay Ice Wine, Hermann Wiemer, Finger Lakes, NY, 2000 half-bottle .................. 72.00 198 Vin Santo, Tenuta Riseccoli, Tuscany, Italy, 1997 500ml bottle .......................................... 100.00 179 Gewurztraminer S.G.N., Comtes d’Eguisheim, Alsace, FR 1989 half-bottle ................................ 100.00 178A Bonnezeaux, Cuvee Anne, Rene Renou, Loire Valley, FR, 1997 500ml bottle ............................. 106.00 178B Bonnezeaux, Cuvee Zenith , Rene Renou, Loire Valley, FR, 1997 500ml bottle ............................. 158.00 181 Vidal Ice Wine, Inniskillin, Niagra Penninsula, Canada, 2001 half-bottle .................................. 115.00 182 Riesling Ice Wine, Inniskillin, Niagra Penninsula, Canada, 1998 half-bottle .............................. 125.00 186 “Jardins de Babylone”, Didier Daganeau, Jurancon, France , 2004 500ml bottle .............. 210.00 153 Eiswein, Robert Weil, Kiedricher Wasseros, Germany, 1992 ............................................................ 300.00 172 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux, FR, 1981 ............................................................................. 900.00
Half-Bottle Selections
bin bottle
652 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret, 2009 .................................................................. 38.00 258 Givry, “Clos Salomon”, Domaine du Clos Salomon, 2008 ...................................................................... 45.00
This Evening’s Wines Offered By-The-Glass
Champagne & Sparkling Wines Cava Rose Brut, N.V. ..................... ............................................... $12.00 Bohigas Vins i Caves, Catalunya, Spain Champagne Beaumont Des Crayéres, Brut, NV ................... $18.00 “Grande Reserve”, France
White Wines
Sauvignon Blanc 2010 ..................... ............................................... $13.00 Flora Springs, “Soliloquy Vineyard,” Napa Valley, California Riesling 2010 .................................... ............................................... $16.00 Hugel et Fils, Alsace, France Pouilly-Fuisse 2010 .......................... ............................................... $21.00 Maison Champy, Burgundy, France
Red Wines
Syrah 2009 ........................................ . ............................................... $14.00 Les Gosses Vineyard “Cuvee Marcel Dupont” Red Mtn.AVA, Washington State Bourgogne Rouge 2009 .................. ............................................. $16.00 Domaine Pascal Marchand, Burgundy, France Chateau Haut-Peyrous 2009 .......... ............................................... $18.00 Marc Darroze, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Xaviar’s/Freelance: Cellar Org. for 10/15/2010 13 Tolosa, “Unoaked”, Edna Valley, California, 2009 ............................................................................... 40.00 15 Brewer-Clifton, Sta. Rita Hills, California, 2009 ................................................................................. 76.00 16 Wrath, “Ex Anima”, Monterey, California, 2009 ................................................................................... 55.00 17 Newton, “Red Label”, Napa/Sonoma, California, 2009 ......................................................................... 48.00 18 Napa Cellars, “Mount Veeder”, Napa, California, 2008 ......................................................................... 61.00 46 Hartford Court, “Four Hearts”, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, 2007 ............................ 74.00 202 Ruston Vineyard, Napa Valley, California 2006 .................................................................................. 83.00 215 Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, California 2005 .................................................................................. 64.00 226 Newton, Napa Valley, California 2008 .................................................................................................. 48.00 235 “Salanques”, Mas Doix, Priorat, 2006 ...................................................................................................... 60.00 248 Cyan, “La Calera”, Toro, 2004 ................................................................................................................... 51.00 648 Bourgogne Rouge, Camille-Giroud, 2007 .................................................................... half-bottle 37.00 827 Bodegas Matarromera, Ribera del Duero, 2007 ...................................................................................... 55.00 WBG: Pernand-Vergelles Blanc “Combottes”, Benoit Germain ....................................................................................... Freelance $12 La Casa , Sitos de Bodega ............................................................................................................................................. Freelance $9 Belo, Kogl ........................................................................................................................................................ Freelance $7 Batic Rose .............................................................................................................................. Xaviar’’s and Freelance $10 “Salanques” Priorat (2cs) ............................................................................................................................................ Freelance $15 Dessert/Port: Chambers Rosewood Muscat ................................................................................................................... Xaviars/Freelance $10/gl MAD Cuvee, Late Harvest, Royal Tokaji, ........................................................................................... Xaviars/Freelance $12/gl Quinta do Noval 20-year Tawny Port ................................................................................................... Xaviars/Freelance $22/gl Liq: Grappa, Po di Poli, Moscato .................................................................................................................. Xaviars/Freelance $19/gl TRANSFER: 6btls Siembra Azul, Anejo .......................................................................................................................... TO RESTAURANT X