Alexander Valley (American Red)

Merlot, Stonestreet, 00	$65.00
Merlot, Great Estates, Kendall Jackson, 98	$78.00

AMERICAN RED WINES

Today's best American Pinots, which come from California and Oregon, approach that Burgundian ideal with some consistency. But it took awhile to get there.
Long after California vintners proved they could make top Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they still struggled to get the flavors and textures right with Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noirs are shimmering, supple red wines that bear little resemblance to their hearty, tannic brethren.
Made from Burgundy's noble red grape and now crafted with aplomb in the United States, these wines are supreme examples of the influence of soil and climate and the artistry of the winemaker. They are seductive, exotic, and sexy.

AMERICAN WHITE WINES

AMERICAN WINES

Visitors to the Bay Area are bound to be aware of the wine country to the north, but most are surprised to find another flourishing expanse of vineyards and wineries less than an hour to the east: The Livermore Valley.
Livermore Valley wineries were the first to bottle varietally labeled Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Petite Sirah.
Monterey is renowned for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also produces excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and more.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are grown in the Santa Maria Valley in a vineyard close to the ocean, allowing gentle breezes and moderate nights to produce a long, gentle growing season.

Basilicata (Italian Red)

Aglianico Del Vulture, Pasternoster, 97	$45.00

Burgundy (French, Australian, New Zealand White)

Chablis Ler Cru, "Fourchaume," 02	$55.00
Pouilly-Fuisse, "Louis Jadot," 02	$75.00
Meursault, Les Perriers, Joseph Drouhin, 00	$83.00
Puligny-Montrachet, Louis Jadot, 98	$89.00

California (Champagne and Sparkling)

Piper Sonoma, Blanc de Noirs, N.V.	$45.00
Mumm Napa Brut, N.V.	$35.00
Korbel Brut, N.V.	$35.00

CAMBRIA, SOUTHERN ITALIAN WHITE WINES

The diverse terrain including plateaus, volcanic activity, and dense forests influence the unique white wine flavors from this region.
Greco Di Tufo, Grotta Del Sole, 2001	$28.00
Lacryma Christi, Grotta Del Sole, 2000	$28.00

Campania (Italian Red)

Lacryma Christi, Grotta Del Sole, 00	$32.00

CENTRAL ITALIAN WHITE WINES

CHAMPAGNES AND SPARKLING WINES

France (Champagne and Sparkling)

Louis Roederer Brut Premier, N.V.	$75.00
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut, N.V.	$68.00
Perrier Jouet, "Le Fleur," 89	$190.00
Taittinger Comtes De Champagne, 93	$245.00
Dom Perignon, 90	$240.00
Louis Roederer Cristal, 89/90	$240.00
Dom Perignon, 85	$270.00
Mumm Gran Cordon, 85	$240.00

FRENCH, AUSTRALIAN, & NEW ZEALAND WHITE WINES

Australian and New Zealand: Fresh, slightly austere style. Distinctly crisp and aromatic (tasting as if Sangiovese is in the blend though it is not). Zesty, fresh wine, as expected of a wine made down under.

ITALIAN RED WINES

Italy (Champagne and Sparkling)

Brachetto D'Acqui, Castello Banfi, 01	$38.00
Prosecco, Zardetto, N.V.	$30.00
Cinzano Asti Spumante, N.V.	$35.00
Antinori Extra Brut, N.V.	$41.00
Banfi Brut, 88	$55.00

Lake County (American Red)

Cabernet Sauvignon, "Proprietors Grand Reserve," Kendall Jackson, 98	$95.00

Lake County (American)

Chardonnay, "Vintner's Reserve," Kendall Jackson, 01	$45.00
Sauvignon Blanc, "Vintner's Reserve," Kendall Jackson, 01	$35.00

Livermore (American)

White Zinfandel, Bandiera, 00	$24.00
White Zinfandel, Beringer, L.V.S., 02	$28.00

Loire (French, Australian, New Zealand White)

Sancerre, "Domaine Fournier," Grand Cuvee, 02	$48.00

Monterey (American)

Chardonnay, "Arroya Seco," Jekel, 01	$32.00

Napa (American White)

The most well-known wine producing region in California is the Napa Valley region. Located slightly inland from the cold Pacific Ocean, grapes are exposed to both sunny days and cool evening climates.
Full-bodied and riper tasting wines are characteristic of Napa Valley Chardonnays. A gentle fermentation is followed by many months of aging in small French and American oak barrels.
Napa Valley Chardonnays accompany a variety of dishes, from simply prepared seafood to lighter red meats.
Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena, 2000	$48.00
Chardonnay, Cakebread, 2001	$85.00
Chardonnay, Stag’s Leap, 2002	$48.00
Chardonnay, Mayacamas, 1999	$52.00
Chardonnay, William Hill, 2001	$45.00
Chardonnay, "Los Carneros" Joseph Phelps, 2000	$42.00
Chardonnay, Simi, 2001	$40.00
Chardonnay, Heitz Cellars, 2001	$45.00
Chardonnay, Harrison, 2000	$65.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Markham, 2002	$32.00
Chardonnay, Far Niente, 2002	$95.00
Chardonnay, Chateau Woltner, 1997	$45.00

Napa Valley (American Red)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, 00	$95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling, 00	$65.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap District Clos Du Val, 99	$100.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bell, 00	$85.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgess Vintage Select, 00	$85.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Heitz Cellar, 99	$125.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Far Niente, 00	$210.00
Cabernet Saivognon, Mayacamas Reserve, 98	$120.00
Merlot, Freemark Abbey, 99	$52.00
Merlot, Rutherford Hill, 00	$42.00
Merlot, Stag's Leap, 00	$85.00
Merlot, Sterling, 00	$55.00
Petite Syrah, Stag's Leap, 00	$78.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Showket Vineyards, 00	$165.00

New Zealand (French, Australian, New Zealand White)

Chardonnay, Reserve, Brancott Vineyards, 00	$38.00
Chardonnay Reserve, Goundrey, 97	$40.00

Oregon (American Red)

Pinot Noir, Sokol Blosser, 00	$58.00
Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, 00	$65.00
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 00	$75.00

Piemonte (Italian Red)

Barolos: Inimitable and unique style of wine. Good, rich mahogany color. Intense, slightly sweet, with a dry finish. Palate full of fruit. Made from grapes dried after picking. The perfect answer to specific dishes.
Barbaresco, Montestefano Prunotto, 99	$65.00
Barolo, Gigi Rosso Riserva, 96	$95.00
Barolo, Pio Cesare, 98	$145.00
Barolo, "Cocconato," Bava, 98	$75.00
Barolo, "Cannubbi," Marchesi di Barolo, 99	$85.00
Nebbiolo Del Piemonte, Pio Cesare, 00	$45.00

Piemonte (Southern Italian White)

Alteserre, Bava (Erbaluce, Chardonnay), 1998	$30.00
Gavi di Gavi, La Scolca, 2001	$85.00
Cortese di Gavi, Pio Cesare, 2002	$34.00
Gavi di Gavi, Valfieri, 2001	$32.00

Red (Glass)

L'Ardi, Dolcetto D'Acqui, 2000	$8.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stonehaven Limestone, 1999	$8.50
White Zinfandel, L.V.S. Beringer, 2000	$7.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Xplorador, 2001	$8.00
Chianti Classico, Cantine Di Montalcino, 2001	$8.00
Pinot Noir, Rutz Cellar, 2000	$8.50
Merlot, Concha y Toro, 2002	$8.00
Sangiovese, Rocca Delle Macie, 2001	$8.00
Shiraz, Stonehaven Limestone, 1999	$8.50

Red, California (Special and Rare)

Miura Cuvee, Kemui & Portay, 98	$150.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jarvis, 97	$185.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, William Hill, 98	$85.00
Legacy, Stonestreet, 99	$189.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Harrison, 00	$90.00
Meritage Lake William, Jarvis, 98	$145.00
Sterling Vineyards, Diamond Mountain Ranch, 98	$87.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Quintessa, 98	$190.00

Red, Italy (Special and Rare)

Barbaresco Rabaja, Bruno Rocca, 94	$95.00
Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori, 00	$195.00
Barolo, "Contrabasso," Bava, 95	$95.00
Barbaresco, Bruno Giacosa, 98	$170.00
Ornellaia, Ludovico, 98	$220.00
Castello Di Brolio, 99	$75.00
Merlot, Avignonesi, 95	$84.00
Duca Enrico, Duca Di Salapuruta, 92	$95.00
Sammarco, Castello Di Rampolla, 98	$165.00
Ruffino, Modus, "Super Tuscan," 99	$105.00
Tassinaia, Tenuta Terriccio, 99	$98.00
Summus (Sangiovese, Cabernet, Syrah), Castello Banfi, 98	$105.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Rennina Gaja, 96	$210.00

Santa Barbara (American Red)

Pinot Noir, Cambria, "Julia's Vineyard," 01	$45.00

Santa Maria (American)

Chardonnay, "Katherine's Vineyard," Cambria, 01	$35.00

SARDEGNA WHITE WINE

Biano Vermentino, Cantina Argioloas, 2001	$26.00

Sonoma (American Red)

Merlot, Dry Creek Vineyard, 99	$45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ferrari-Carano, 01	$75.00

Sonoma (American)

Chardonnay, Island Block, 00	$54.00
Chardonnay, Geyser Peak, Reserve, 01	$55.00
Chardonnay, Stonestreet, 01	$45.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Simi, 01	$35.00
Fume Blanc, Ferrari Carano, 00	$47.00

SOUTHERN ITALIAN WHITE WINES

SPECIAL AND RARE FINE WINES

Toscana (Italian Red)

Brunello Di Montalcino, Il Poggione, 99	$95.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi, 99	$105.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Barbi, 98	$88.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Poggio all’oro, Castello Banfi, 95	$195.00
Rosso Di Montalcino, Col D'Orcia, 01	$45.00
Pomino Rosso, 00	$38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, "Tavernelle," 00	$65.00
Spargolo, "Predicato di Cardisco," 99	$55.00
Il Borgo, "Predicato di Biturica" Ruffino, 99	$125.00
Poggio Dei Poggi, San Luca, 99	$60.00
Morellino Di Scansano, Val delle' Rose, 00	$55.00
Casalferro, Barone Ricasoli, 00	$75.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Rocca delle Macie, 00	$52.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Del Marchese, Antinori, 99	$68.00
Chianti Rufina, "Montesodi," Frescobaldi, Single Vineyard, 00	$95.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, "Mona Lisa," Vignamaggio, 99	$68.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Ducale Gold, Ruffino, 99	$75.00
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Cecchi, 00	$45.00
Merlot, Mandrielle, Castello Banfi, 98	$78.00
Adaio Fattoria, San Giuseppe, 98	$75.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Teuzzo Cecchi, 00	$55.00
Cum Laude, Banfi, 91	$110.00

Trentino Alto Adige (Southern Italian White)

Despite snowfall and winter temperatures, this region produces Sauvignon, Riesling, Cabernets, Chardonnays, and Merlots, any many sparkling white wines.
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, 2002	$48.00
Luna Dei Feldi, Santa Margherita, 2002	$40.00
Pinot Grigio, Collavini, 2002	$32.00

Tuscana (Central Italian White)

Famous for its single vineyard Chardonnays and home of Chianti, Tuscany offers white wines that will delight the palate.
Chardonnay, "Fontanelle," Banfi Single Vineyard, 2001	$42.00
Fiano Di Avellino, Radici Mastroberardino, 1998	$48.00
Litorale Vermentino, Cecchi, 2002	$38.00
Terre Di Tufi, Teruzzi & Puthod, 2002	$52.00

Umbria (Central Italian White)

Orvieto Classico Palazone, 2001	$28.00
Orvieto Classico, Antinori, 2001	$26.00
Torre Di Giano, Lungarotti, 2001	$28.00

Umbria (Italian Red)

Rubesco Riserva, Lingarotti, 92	$75.00

Veneto (Italian Red)

Amarones: clear, bright, attractive. Appealingly fruity, vigorous, well-balanced wine. Matured in a combination of oak and chestnut barrels. Rewarding style with satisfying and long-lasting flavours.
Amarone, Classico Fabiano, 98	$95.00
Amarone, Classico, Bertani, 96	$175.00
Amarone Classico, Masi, 99	$105.00
Amarone Classico, Sartori, 00	$85.00

Washington State (American Red)

Merlot, B.S. Hogue Cellar, 01	$45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, B.S. Hogue Cellar, 00	$49.00

White (Glass)

Castello Montauto, Vernaccia Di San Gimignano, 2002	$8.50
Chardonnay, Xplorador, 2000	$8.00
Chardonnay, Glass Mountain, 2000	$8.50
Gavi Di Gavi, Principessa Castello Banfi, 1999	$7.50
Pinot Grigio, San Angelo, Castello Banfi, 2002	$8.00
Fume Blanc, Covey Run, 2000	$8.00
Orvietto Classico, Campogrande, Antinor, 2001	$7.00

White, California (Special and Rare)

Chardonnay, Jarvis, 99	$85.00
Chardonnay, Miura, 98	$75.00

White, France (Special and Rare)

Chassagne Montrachet, "Marques Laguiche," Joseph Drouhin, 98	$145.00

White, Italy (Special and Rare)

Chardonnay, Pio Cesare, Piodilei, 00	$79.00

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