Cliff's Steakhouse
18 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Tel: 201-944-0233
Fax: 201-944-8330

Serving: Lunch, Dinner,
Late Nite

Reservations: For 5 or More

Liquor License: Yes

Atmosphere: Casual

Take Out: Yes

Smoking: No Smoking

Price: Moderate

Handicap Accessible

Wine List

Red Wines

California / USA


Pinot Noir:

Esser Vineyard, California 2005 $33.00
Delicate floral aromas give way to lush flavors of plum and cherry and a long, polished finish

Acacia, Carneros 2005 $48.00
Aromas of violets, black cherries, oak, and earth. Soft, with rich flavors of plum, minerals, and a touch of oak

Saintsbury "Toyon Farm", Carneros 2005 $72.00
Aromas of concentrated raspberry and sour cherry fruit, spice, and cola nut. Mouthfilling with great balance

Merlot:

Benziger, Sonoma 2003 $36.00
Blackberry and plum nose with hints of bramble, spice, coffee, and toasty vanilla and a complex, persistent finish

Steltzner, Stags Leap District 2003 $48.00
Ripe cherry and berry flavors turn elegant and spicy, finishing with mild tannins, great balance, and a long finish

St. Clement, Napa 2003 $85.00
Aromas of wild berries, clove, and dark chocolate followed by ripe black cherry flavors and a sweet vanilla finish

Cabernet Sauvignon:

Moon Mountain, Sonoma 2003 $35.00
Rich flavors of cassis and mocha enhanced by smoky notes with a velvety mouthfeel and a long, elegant finish

BV, Napa 2003 $38.00
Black raspberry and currant aromas with hints of dark chocolate and dried herbs. Medium full-bodied in texture

Justin, Paso Robles 2004 $43.00
Hearty style, with rich blackberry and black cherry fruit, with hints of sage and herb, ending with chunky tannins

Robert Mondavi, Napa 2004 $46.00
Black cherry and plums followed by sweet spice, vanilla, and oak notes

Sequoia Grove, Napa 2003 $62.00
Blackberry and cassis flavors and aromas with notes of spice, cedar, and vanilla. Silky-textured with refined tannins

Provenance, Rutherford 2004 $68.00
Coffee, vanilla, and chocolate nuances. Surprisingly soft, sweet oak spice throughout the finish

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis", Napa 2004 $80.00
Medium to full-bodied, aromas of rich, dark chocolate, black cherries, and espresso that carry over to the palate

St. Clement, Napa 2003 $95.00
Nose of red cherry, boysenberry, cassis, and vanilla spice, as flavors of strawberry jam, cherry cola, and black licorice intertwine with clove and hints of cocoa powder on the palate

Groth, Napa 2003 $95.00
Full, rich aromas and flavors of ripe stone fruit and dark berries, this is a lush wine with a subtle tannin backbone

Silver Oak, Alexander Valley 200_ $110.00
A rich, profound wine that beautifully balances concentration with finesse

Grgich Hills, Napa 2002 $110.00
Cassis, blackberries, and a hint of earthy truffles and cedar. Well balanced with a smooth, velvety finish

Girard "Pritchard Hill", Napa 2003 $112.00
Full-bodied, with wonderfully rich aromas of kirsch, cassis, toasted blackberries, winter spices, and cocoa

Chimney Rock, Stags Leap District 2004 $115.00
Aromas of blackberry, black currant, and chocolate. Beautiful density on the palate, silky tannins, with a long finish

Joseph Phelps, Napa 2004 $116.00
Generous aromas of bing cherry, cassis, and other dark fruits in the fragrant nose. Sweet oak, spice, and compelling grapy extract lead to a long, persistent finish

Levendi "Sweetwater Ranch", Napa 2004 $118.00
Rich and mouth-filling with flavors of fresh currant and blackberry accompanied by smooth, ripe tannins, topped only by a luxurious finish of dark chocolate

Cakebread, Napa 2004 $120.00
Black cherry, plum, and cassis offset with chocolate, herbs, and cedar notes. Supple texture and great structure

Coppola Rubicon Estate "Cask", Napa 2003 $122.00
Layers of ripe red cherries, plums, vanilla, coffee, and toast...intensely flavored, with a pleasing, supple mouthfeel

Silverado "SOLO", Stags Leap District 2003 $135.00
Aromas of sweet oak, dried plums, tobacco, figs, and violets followed by youthful full-bodied cabernet fruit

Fisher "Coach Insignia", Napa 2003 $150.00
Layered aromas of dark cherry, violet, rosemary, and clove. Chewy tannins and an integrated core of black cherry, strawberry, and anise along with nuances of chocolate

Silver Oak, Napa 2002 $210.00
Mouth-coating texture and a wonderful progression of flavors from berry fruit to tobacco to dark chocolate, culminating in an extraordinarily long finish

Bordeaux-Styled Blends:

Trefethen "Double T" Red Blend, Napa 2003 $38.00
Made from all five classic varietals, good backbone, softness, and hints of floral fruit, chocolate, and lively spiciness

Juslyn "Perry's Blend", Napa 2002 $92.00
Powerful red wine possessing medium to full body, terrific fruit purity, and admirable symmetry as well as elegance

Opus One, Napa 2003 $210.00
Legendary joint venture with Robert Mondavi and Baron Rothschild

Joseph Phelps Insignia, Napa 2003 $245.00
A massive, full bodied, highly extracted wine with layers of sweet, ripe black currant fruit and a long, lavish finish

Other Reds:

Lincourt Syrah, Santa Barbara 2004 $40.00
Aromas of blueberry, cassis, and black cherry with notes of sage and vanilla. An intense, highly extracted wine

Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel, Paso Robles 2005 $36.00
Flavors of rich cherry, black raspberry, a touch of chocolate truffles, and aromas of anise

Italy

Tuscany Sun Chianti, Tuscany 2004 $30.00
A bouquet ranging from red currant to violet and iris. Good body and perfect clarity

Ottosanti Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany 2003 $45.00
Intense, fresh, & fruity nose followed by medium bodied and spicy flavors

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico "Gold Label," Tuscany 2001 $65.00
Exceptionally smooth, rich, and fragrant dry red wine, one of Chianti's finest

Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany 2001 $75.00
Full-bodied with pretty notes of soft, ripe, red fruits, spices, and sweet toasted oak with excellent length

Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany 2001 $138.00
Intense bouquet of blackberry, licorice, leather, & spice. Powerful, big, round, yet extremely elegant, shows great balance, velvety tannins, silky, very long finish

Ornellaia, Tuscany 2003 $210.00
Elegant and firm with Cabernet highlighed by ripe Merlot aromas

Sassicaia, Tuscany 2003 $265.00
Cabernet Sauvignon with pure black currant flavors and aromas with smoky notes of cedar, tobacco, and vanilla

Michele Castellani Amarone, Veneto 2001 $85.00
Notes of chocolate and truffles, as well as a powerful, formidably endowed long, lush personality

Bertani Amarone, Veneto 1999 $125.00
A powerfully structured wine, deep, intense, with a long-lived flavor

Einaudi Barolo, Piedmont 2001 $85.00
Incredibly intense bouquet, full-bodied and velvety on the palate, with a lingering finish of spice, truffles, and goudron

France

Chateau La Tour de Mons, Margaux 2003 $50.00
Very good berry character with hints of dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish

Chateau La Confession, St. Emilion 2003 $75.00
Highly extracted, rich, and fleshy with aromas of white chocolate, espresso, black cherries, blackberries, and smoke

Chateau Pichon Baron, Pauillac 1998 $98.00
Elegant, medium-full body, sweet fruit, nice texture and aromas of licorice, smoke, blackberries, and creme de cassis

Perrin Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Les Sinards", Rhone $60.00
Aromas of kirsch, lavender, pepper, and spice. Well-rounded flavors of fruit, supple tannins, and good length

Spain

Marques de Caceras Gran Reserva, Rioja 1998 $58.00
Aromas of roasted coffee and plums. Complex flavors in the mouth with a touch of spice and firm tannins

Southern Hemisphere

Rolf Binder "Halliwell" Shiraz/Grenache, Barossa, Australia 2004 $40.00
Deep and rich, with cloves, spice, gum, and herbs, and elegant balance. Shows the strength of shiraz. With good fruit-driven Grenache

Dutschke "Willowbend" Red (Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon), Barossa, Australia 2004 $42.00
Full-flavored, fresh red berry fruit and spice, good oak support, and mouth-filling with a fresh, clean tannin finish

Trapiche Malbec "Victorio Coletto", Mendoza 2004 $68.00
From 50-year-old-vines, offers prune, fruitcake, and cedary aromas in front of a jammy but structured palate

White Wines

California / USA

Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2005 $50.00
Fresh and intense with a subtle touch of oak and rich, mellow, ripe fruit notes

Chalone Monterey Chardonnay, Monterey 2005 $30.00
Citrus-pineapple aromas of our region, combined with luscious pear flavors, crisp acidity, and bright floral aromas

Blackjack Ranch Chardonnay "21", Santa Barbara 2005 $36.00
Great minerality, pear, peach, brioche, and honeyed citrus in a medium to full-bodied finish with excellent acidity

Coppola "Director's Cut" Chardonnay, Russian River 2005 $40.00
This wonderful white from Dutton Ranch is full-flavored, creamy, with hints of pear and fig

Orogeny Chardonnay, Russian River 2004 $45.00
Vibrant flavors of Meyer lemon, creamy pear notes, and a long, lingering green apple and nutmeg/ginger finish

Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa 2005 $70.00
Subtle toasty nuances, elegant, full-bodied, and aromas hinting of tropical fruit

Grgich Hills Chardonnay, Napa 2004 $75.00
Full-bodied and elegant, fresh aromas of acacia and citrus flowers, honey, and a touch of mineral, nicely balanced oak

Zaca Mesa Viognier, Santa Ynez 2005 $38.00
Fresh and intense, crisp, elegant, medium-bodied, with lemon/lime/orange-filled character

Italy

Pighin Pinot Grigio, Friuli 2005 $30.00
Delicately exquisite wine which shows floral and hazelnut nuances, a clean, silky texture, and a fine, crisp finish

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Trentino Alto Adige, 2005 $41.00
The best known Pinot Grigio, crisp and fruity with a nice mouth-filling complexity

Jermann Pinot Grigio, Friuli 2005 $55.00
From one of Italy's finest wineries, its character, flavors, and aromas appear to shine through in focused intensity

Michele Chiarlo Gavi, Piedmont 2005 $38.00
Delicate, with subtle pear and white fruit flavors and a fragrance of acacia blossoms offset by notes of almonds

La Scolca Gavi Black Label, Piedmont $70.00
Intense fruit and floral notes, flinty with notes of almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts lingering in the finish

France

Delaporte Sancerre, Loire 2005 $39.00
Beautifully fresh and firm, with flavors of green apples. Mineral flavors firm out this delicious, complex wine.

Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet "Vieilles Vignes", Burgundy 2003 $75.00
Firm and elegant, with lemon and grapefruit notes held in place by its laserlike structure

Southern Hemisphere

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2006 $30.00
Gooseberry and citrus lime, melon, and exotic herbal aromas. Fresh and ripely flavored with fantastic intensity

Spy Valley Gewurtztraminer, Marlborough, New Zealand 2005 $35.00
Aromas of mango, tangerine, and rose petal that flow into similar tastes on the nicely textured palate and dry finish

Sparkling Wines & Champagne

Moet & Chandon White Star $70.00
An exquisite, medium dry champagne with a full-bodied taste and fruity aroma

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut $75.00
A full-bodied champagne with tons of flavor and a creamy, yeasty finish

Perrier Jouet Blason Rose $135.00
Salmon in color with a silky texture on which the berry and spice flavors glide. Delicate, well-balanced, and lively

Charles Heidsieck "Blanc des Millionaires" 1995 $160.00
Coffee, pastry, honeysuckle, and citrus notes melting into the fine mousse. With lively acidity and a long finish

Dom Perignon 1998 $225.00
The world's premiere champagne, elegantly dry, delicate, and full of bouquet


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