W I N E  L I S T

by the glass - red

CABERNET FRANC | Frederic Mabileau 2005 'Les Rouilleres' Loire, France
Graphite & tangy black cherry with tasty mid-palate tannins and a marvelous total texture. $8 / 32

CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Penalolen 2005 - Maipo, Chile
Cassis and pipe-smoke and green bell pepper meet strong notes of smoked meats with hints of mint. $8 / 32

GRENACHE, SYRAH | Dom. Brusset 2006 'Laurent B.' Cotes du Rhone, France
A simple, easy-going 'bistro-style' CDR, with sweet cherry fruit and a cheerful finish. $6 / 24

MALBEC | Ricardo Santos 2003 - Mendoza, Argentina
Malbec's classic violet perfume and juicy, savory black fruit & cocoa flavors with a solid structure & long finish. $10 / 40

MERLOT | Sunset Road Vintners 2006, Columbia Valley, Washington
Fresh blackberries and a touch of cinnamon spice give complexity to this juicy and satisfying organically produced merlot. $7 / 28

NEBBIOLO | Fillipo Gallino 2004 - Canale (Roero), Italy
A great bargain Nebbiolo, with rose petal, wild strawberry, sexy musk, and a dry finish. $9 / 36

PINOT NOIR | Apaltagua 2007, Curico Valley, Chile
Medium bodied pinot - tangy cranberry flavors slowly soften into juicy blueberry and nutmeg spice $7 / 28

SANGIOVESE | Farnitella 2006 Chianti Colli Senesi, Tuscany, Italy
Made by Felsina, this juicy, light Chianti is full of bright cherry with a silky texture and a touch of French oak. $7 / 28

SHIRAZ, GRENACHE, MATARO | Torbreck 2007, Barossa Valley, Australia
David Powell at Torbreck is crafting some of Australia's best wine; this is full-bodied and spicy, with slick tannins. $9 / 36

TEMPRANILLO | Sierra Cantabria 2003 Rioja, Spain
generous Rioja, showing richer coconut, pomegranate, blackberry and sweet leather. $9 / 36

by the glass - rose

GARNACHA | Marco Real 2007, Navarra, Spain
Lush, full-bodied,spicy rose packed with violet, dark cherry, juicy plum, and watermelon. $7 / 28

HONDURRABI BELTZA | Ameztoi 2007, Txakoli, Basque Region, Spain
Threaded with tiny bubbles, this rare rose is a summertime classic with wild strawberry and ripe bing cherry. $9 / 36

ZWEIGELT | Kracher 2006 - Burgenland, Austria
Super-refreshing, cheerful rose, with flavors of watermelon, light raspberry, and a satisfying finish. $7 / 28

by the glass - white

ALBARINO | Fillaboa 2006 - Rias Baixas, Spain
Tropical papaya and tart green apple compete for the soul of this opulently dry palate cleansing white. $9 / 36

ASSYRTIKO, ATHIRI, AIDANI | Argyros 2004, Santorini, Greece
An outstanding Greek white; exotic tropical flavors, bold salinity, sexy textures, and a dry grip; great w/mussels! $6 / 24

CHARDONNAY | Henri Perrusset 2005, Macon, Burgundy, France
Very complex textures; palate-coating vanilla veand and creme fraiche leasds to a bright, juicy apple finish. $8 / 32

CLAIRETTE, GRENACHE BLANC | Clos Ste. Magdeleine 2005, Cassis, S. France
A perfect dry summertime wine and a mirror to the Mediterranean, with rosemary, fennel, thyme, peach, and more. $7 / 28

GEWURZTRAMINER | Zind-Humbrecht 2006, Alsace, France
Classic gewurz; aromas of violets, cinnamon and cilantro lead into a full bodied palate of, nutty spice. $10 / 40

HONDURRABIS BELTZA, ZURRI | Xarmant 2006 - Txakoli, Basque Country, Spain
Enlivened with a soft sparkle, this sings with fresh citrus flavors, hints of bread, and tangy acidity. $7 / 28

RIESLING | JJ Christoffel 2005 Urziger Wurzgarten, Mosel, Germany
From one of Germany's best vineyard sites; both sweet and spicy, with bosc pear, lime, and white nectarine. $10 / 40

SAUVIGNON BLANC | Hippolyte Reverdy 2005, Sancerre, France
More body than the '04, with firm, persistent acidity; this shows smoky blackberry and cool sophistication $10 / 40

TORRONTES | La Yunta 2007 - Mendoza, Argentina
Very fresh and aromatic, with a Muscat-like 'grapiness', vibrant floral tones, and flavors of orange & lime. $6 / 24

VIURA, MALVASIA | Muga Blanco 2006, Rioja, Spain
A rich & round barrel-fermented wine with flavors of golden raisin, toast, and plum ending with very fresh acidity. $ 8 / 32

ports - by the glass

Kopke 20-year Tawny - Douro, Portugal
Lots of impact up front, with roasted nuts, gingerbread, and dark raspberry seeds. $14 gl.

LBV-style Quinta do Crasto - Ferrao, Portugal
On the softer, sweeter side, with round, charming plum and blueberry. $7 gl.

Niepoort Ruby - Douro, Portugal
Fairly intense impact, with spicy orange peel and juicy raspberry flavors. $6 gl.

red, by the bottle

CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Cederberg 2005, Cederberg, South Africa
A firm, full-bodied Cab, with smoky carob, tobacco, notes of eucalyptus and blackberry, and a satisfying, dry end. $49

CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Laurel Glen 2002 - Sonoma Mountain, California
One of California's best Cabs, whose notes of tobacco, dark cassis, oak & spice develop in an austere structure. $80

CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Seven Hills 2004 Columbia Valley, Washington
Pitch-perfect WA Cab: endless bing cherry fruit, fresh tobacco leaf, gravelly minerality, lively acidity and solid tannin. $53

CARMENERE | Apaltagua 2005 - Colchagua, Chile
Classic Chilean notes of vegetal spiciness (poblano pepper?) mixed with powdery tannins and ripe black cherry. $28

CINSAULT, CAB SAUV. | Chateau Musar 2004 'Cuvee Musar' - Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
This light, very delicate wine totally flatters the palate with silky cassis and cedar and a ghostly spiciness. $36

DOLCETTO | Paolo Scavino 2006 - Alba (Piemonte), Italy
Bright blueberry and cranberry flavors pop out, backed up with plenty of toasty oak and dry tannins on the end. $42

GRENACHE +12 | Dom. des Beaurenard 2005 'Boisrenard' - Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France
A luxury Chateauneuf from 100 yr. vines, comprised of all 13 CdP varietals, this elegantly defines its place. $120

GRENACHE, CARIGNANE | Dom. Gauby 2005 'Les Calcinaires' Cotes de Roussillon
Wow! This wine is so pure with flavors of chalky soil, crushed raspberry, black licorice and a note of caraway. $47

GRENACHE, SYRAH | Catherine le Goeuil 2005 'Lea Felsch' Cotes du Rhone, France
Very refined, with wild raspberry, game, dark olives, sage, and a finish of very gentle spice and soft tannin. $35

MERLOT | Lieb Cellars 2003 'Reserve' - Long Island, New York
Blackberry and rhubarb all over, with a cool note of chicory & herbs, medium weight and a deliciously dry end. $50

MERLOT, CAB FRANC | Chateau d'Aiguilhe 2002 - Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
A very classy Bordeaux, with everything you'd wish: deep cassis fruit flavors with cedar and gravelly mineral notes. $62

MONASTRELL | Vinos de Terrunos 2005 'Esencia de Monte' - Yecla, Spain
Black raisins, dark plums, and a touch of spicy cinnamon stick enliven this medium-bodied Spanish red. $32

PETIT ROUGE, VIEN DE NUS, DOUCET | Grosjean Freres 2005 'Torrette' - V d'Aoste Italy
A staff favorite: succulent ripe blue/black fruit flavors with crisp acidity, delicate spice notes & a super silky texture. $46

PINOT NOIR | Chateau de Maltroye 2005 'Bourgogne Rouge' - Cote de Beaune, France
A really wide range here, on the fruit/tannin side: luscious bing cherry flavors, toasted oak, subtle spice. $47

PINOT NOIR | Domaine St. Martin 2005 'Grands Vignes' - Marsannay, France
Burgundy's northern most village produces this soft textured, complex wine full of red fruits and delicate spices. $44

PINOT NOIR | Drouhin-Laroze 2003 - Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru, France
An amazing, complex wine with bright acidity, earthy tones, leather and blue fruits, charred aromas & spice. $140

PINOT NOIR | Joseph Swan 2003 - Russian River Valley, California
From one of the last old-school Cali producers, this is cloudy, slightly herbal, and packed with pure fruit. $92

PINOT NOIR | Meyer-Nakel 2005, Ahr, Germany
From Germany's top pinot maker, this is very elegant and refined, with perfect ripeness and clean acidity. $54

PINOT NOIR | Rippon 2003 - Otago, New Zealand
Deeply pure Pinot - a NZ benchmark - plush & edgy by turns: bold red fruits, orange peel, spice, firm acidity. $70

PINOT NOIR, BEUROT | Marcel Deiss 2001 'Burlenberg' - Alsace, France
This is one of the world's most exotic, powerful, pure expressions of Pinot: dried red fruits, black tea, herbs, and more. $75

SAGRANTINO, SANGIOVESE | Paolo Bea 2000 'Vigna Pippello', Montefalco, Umbria, It.
Supple yet tannic, Sagrantino is a favorite varietal: black cherries, sassafrass, dark chocolate, subtle spice. $80

SAINT LAURENT | Sattler 2006 - Burgenland, Austria
Lip-smacking, ripe St. Laurent, with tangy sour black cherry, raspberry seed, and a note of caraway. $34

SHIRAZ | Coriole 2003 - McLaren Vale, Australia
A classic McLaren shiraz packed with spicy pink peppercorns, a note of earthiness, plum jelly, and sassafrass. $51

SYRAH | Emmanuel Darnaud 2005 'Les Trois Chenes' Crozes-Hermitage, France
Heady, intensely flavored Crozes, with bacon on the nose, and grilled meat, olive, and spicy green peppercorn on the palate, with a smooth latte coffee note on the end. $53

SYRAH | Pierre Gaillard 2003 - St. Joseph, Rhone Valley, France
Earth and cumin and ripe raspberry, along with plenty of spice and smoky game: a benchmark St. Joseph. $52

SYRAH | Scali 2003 - Paarl, South Africa
Complex SA syrah, showing silky espresso bean, light spice, mocha, cool mint, and chewy tannin. $75

SYRAH | Sutton Cellars 2005 Ventana Vineyard - Sonoma, California
Carl Sutton's quietly making some of Sonoma's purest wines: this Syrah is beautifully dark, chewy & dense. $43

TEMPRANILLO | Ostatu 2003 'Reserva' - Rioja Alavesa, Spain
A gutsy, modern-style Rioja packed with dried cranberry, black cherry, mint, lots of new oak, and chalky tannin. $52

TEROLDEGO, LAGREIN, MERLOT | Marco Donati 2006 'Vino del Maso', Dolomite Mountains, Italy
Savory and expressive, with sweet plum, almond and fig and orange blossom and a great finish. $38

TOURIGA BLEND | Quinta do Crasto 2005 'Vinho Tinto' - Douro Valley, Portugal
Concentrated & inky, but never overpowering, showing bold black fruits with hints of lavender & bay leaf. $36

ZINFANDEL | Caparone 2003 Paso Robles, California
Old-school, lower-alcohol, flavorful Cali Zin, with fresh raspberry, spicy white pepper, and more. $34

ZINFANDEL | Nalle 2005 - Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California
Leaner, family-grown Zin packed with savory cranberry & blackberry flavors; the finish shows strong acidity. $62

ZINFANDEL | Stephen Ross 2004 'Dante Dusi Vineyard' Paso Robles, California
Delicious balance for a wine of this size; powerful blackberry, brown sugar, and a rich finish. $53

ZWEIGELT | Paul Achs 2005 Burgenland, Austria
Outstanding, suave impact here: fresh chicory and fennel, dark mulberry, a note of gingery spice, and edgy tannin. $41

sherry - by the glass

2002 Toro Albala Don Pedro Ximenez - Montilla Moriles, Spain
Very sweet, with concentrated golden raisins, dried figs, and sugared kumquat skin. $10 gl.

Alvear Oloroso 'Asuncion' - Montilla Moriles, Spain
One of the sexiest Olorosos made: honey-laced orange pekoe tea & a sublime texture. $8 gl.

Bodegas Dios Baco 'Amontillado' - Jerez, Spain
Firm and dry, with pure roasted almond flavors and a note of licorice. $10 gl.

Vinicola Hidalgo Manzanilla - Jerez, Spain gl.
Delicately dry, with fine layers of chamomile, sea salt and pear: the ideal tapas wine, made to be enjoyed with olives.$5

sparkling - by the bottle

CHARDONNAY , PINOT NOIR | Henriot NV - Champagne, France
Authoritative, powerful Champagne: a heady, measured mousse, ripe nectarine, meringue, & hints of toast. $69

CHARDONNAY | Pierre Peters NV - Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne, France
Sophisticated, elegant Champagne, with notes of truffle & toast, dried apricots, and a long, creamy finish. $47 / 375 ml.

P. MEUNIER, CHARD., P. NOIR | L Aubry Fils NV - Jouy-les-Reims, Champagne, France
An exotic & complex Champagne with delicate floral tones and a hint of raspberry with a round texture & clean finish. $75

PEAR | Eric Bordelet Poire - Charchigne, France
Crystalline, elegant and fine: keen minerality, evident sweetness, intense acidity and heavenly pear. $36

PINOT NOIR | Gramona Rose NV, Penedes, Spain
Ravishing hand-crafted Pinot Noir rose with layers of complexity and delicate, pure fruit flavors. $77

PINOT NOIR | Marguet Rose NV, Ambonnay, Champagne, France
Great balance between strong fruit - strawberry & blackberry - and softer notes: vanilla & croissant. $75

XAREL-LO, CHARDONNAY, MACABEO | Gramona 2000 'Imperial' - Penedes, Spain
This amazing Cava has layers of flavors from orange blossom & citrus to hints of minerals and a clean, delicate finish. $51

XAREL-LO, MACABEO, PARELLADA | Juve & Camps 2003, Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Spain
Stimulating contrasts here: subtle herbal notes combine with flavors of citrus and apricots with a touch of creaminess. $27

ZWEIGELT, BLAUFRANKISH | Szigeti Rose NV, Gols, Burgenland, Austria
Deeply refreshing, high-acid, slurpable, juicy & dry & unique, with cinnamon spice & watermelon. $48

sparkling - by the glass

CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIR | A. Margaine NV - Villers Marmery, Champagne, France
Sexy family fizz whose taut, crisp attack becomes juicy on the mid-palate, finishing with a refreshing note of mint. $14 / 56

MOSCATO | Elio Perrone 2006 'Sourgal' - Moscato d'Asti (Piemonte), Italy
A fresh, medium-sweet wine from Italy's recognized master of moscato: honeysuckle and peaches. $8 / 32

RIESLING | Max Ferd. Richter 2000 'Mulheimer Sonnenlay' - Mosel, Germany
After 4 yrs. on the lees in huge casks, this is very clean, with low petillance, jasmine, saffron & great acid. $8 / 32

VIGNOLES | Larry Mawby NV 'Cremant' - Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan
Amazing Champagne-method sparkling, fermented in French oak: rich vanilla eclair and yeast and nectarines. $9 / 36

XARELLO, MACABEO, PARELLADA | Juve y Camps 2003, Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Penedes, Spain
Stimulating contrasts here: subtle herbal notes combine with flavors of citrus and apricots with a touch of creaminess. $7 / 28

sweet wine - by the bottle

CHENIN BLANC | Chateau Pierre-Bise 1999 'Chaume' - Coteaux du Layon, France
Baked apple, quince, a touch of nuttiness and classic mineral notes shine through the spicy-sweet edge. $68 / 500 ml.

FURMINT | Chateau Henye 2000 Late Harvest - Tokaj, Hungary
Leaner, slightly smoky Tokaj, with notes of acacia, plantains, honey, and a balancing dry note. $55 / 500 ml.

FURMINT, HARSLEVELU | Degenfeld 2000 Aszú, 6 Puttonyos - Tokaj, Hungary
Perhaps the most elegant Tokaj made; fresh golden raisin, acacia-honey, luscious peaches. $120 / 500 ml.

TREBBIANO BLEND | Villa Calcinaia 2001 Vin Santo - Chianti Classico, Italy
Breathtakingly intense, one of the top Vin Santos made, w/ notes of roasted nuts, apricot, and lavender. $100 / 375 ml.

sweet wine - by the glass

BUAL | Rare Wine Co. NV - Madiera, Portugal
Almondy, honeycombed Madeira, with a hint of sweetness, a dry grip, and lots of tamarind spice. $9 gl.

MUSCAT DE FRONTIGNAN | Klein Constantia 2001 'Vin de Constance' - Constantia, S.A.
Purest orange blossom liqueur, nearly Grand Marnier-esque, with a touch of Sauterne-like honey and fig notes. $10 gl.

white - by the bottle

ASSYRTIKO, SAUVIGNON BLANC | Biblia Chora 2005, Drama, Greece
Rides the line between taut and juicy, with ripe watermelon & papaya, along with tangy grapefruit $30

BOSCO, VERMENTINO, ALBAROLA | Bisson 2005 'Marea' - Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy
Uniquely waxy and complex; delicate herbal and slightly yeasty notes are cut with aromatic kumquat and jasmine. $51

CHARDONNAY | Domaine Coche-Bizouard 2004, Meursault, Burgundy, France
Nutty and rich, with a generous note of lemon cream, fresh papaya, and a fine persistent acidity. $98

CHARDONNAY | Littorai 2005 'Charles Heintz' - Sonoma Coast, California
Astonishing grip and focus, with exotic notes of cinnamon-apple flavors, almonds, ginger, meyer lemons & toast. $115

CHENIN BLANC | Yves Breussin 2002 'Reserve' - Vouvray, France
Integrated sweetness, of the cinnamon/strawberry kind, blended with gala apple and a note of spice. $45

GEWURZTRAMINER | Cono Sur 2006 'Vision' - Casablanca, Chile
Super balance of sweetness, spice and acidity here: sweet clementine, cloves, and floral tones. $28

GRUNER VELTLINER | Hans Setzer 2005 - Weinviertel, Austria
Hints of yeasty croissant balance nicely against fresh white-peppery spices and ripe orchard fruits. $36

LOUREIRO | Quinta do Ameal 2005 - Vinho Verde, Portugal
Wild variety of flavors here, from lemongrass to fresh citrus, cinnamon to mint, with a touch of lavender. $29

MUSCAT | Heidi Schrock 2005 - Burgenland, Austria
Like all of Heidi's wines, this is very explicit, richly layered and forthright, delicate yet full of pure citrus and floral aromas. $45

MUSCAT, MACABEO | Raventos Perfum de Vi Blanc 2006, Penedes, Spain
Floral and aromatic, with gardenia and violet followed by near-tropical pineapple and kiwi. $36

PINOT GRIS | Maysara 2006 - Willamette Valley, Oregon
Perhaps America's best Pinot Gris, made by great people: bright citrus, dry musk and a note of fresh cream. $36

RIESLING | JJ Christoffel 2005 'Urziger Wurzgarten' Kabinett - Mosel, Germany
Well-toned sweetness shimmers beneath a seamless array of fruits: bosc pear, lime, white nectarine. $40

RIESLING | Millton 2006 - Gisbourne, New Zealand
Fleshy and firm and 'medium-dry', with distinct mineral tones, sweet peach and a clean, refreshing finish. $40

RIESLING | Robert Weil 2004 Estate Spatlese - Rheingau, Germany
A breathtaking wine from some of the best vineyards in Germany: intense flavors of citrus, quince, persimmon jelly. $84

RIESLING | Zind-Humbrecht 2005 - Alsace, France
This is all gather & build: huge acidity takes on intense richness and flavors of mandarin orange and papaya. $42

ROUSSANNE | Pierre Usseglio 2004 'Roussanne Pure' - Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France
Rich and unctuous and lipsmacking, with plantain-chip, notes of honey, and delicate tropical fruits. $69

SAUVIGNON BLANC | Southern Right 2006 - Walker Bay, South Africa
Beautifully complex and balanced between flavors of grassiness & gooseberry, lime & grapefruit, quince & smoke. $35

SAUVIGNON BLANC | Tupari 2006 - Awatere Valley (Marlborough), New Zealand
From a steep, windy site, this classic is firm & tangy & refreshing with pure flavors of citrus and delicate herbal notes. $36

SCHEUREBE | Kruger-Rumpf 2005 Kabinett - Nahe, Germany
Scheurebe makes feisty, spectacular wine - this shows spearmint, quinine, floral notes and tart citrus & cherry. $33

SCIAGLIN | Emilio Bulfon 2005 - Venezia-Giulia, Italy
Rare and exotic, this wine is dry, spicy, and packed with apricots and subtle nutty tones reminiscent of Riesling. $43

SEMILLON, SAUVIGNON BLANC | Graville-Lacoste 2006, Bordeaux, France
A great vintage for this Semillon-led blend: ripe starfruit, honeydew melon, and a long finish. $38

VERDEJO | Martinsancho 2006, Rueda, Spain
Incredibly pure, traditionally made, showing apricot, fresh pear, a light tone of almond & great drive $30

WELCHRIESLING, SAUV. BLANC | Manfred Tement 2006 'Temento' - Styria, Austria
Serious refreshment, with clean acidity, and (to quote), 'an explicit greenness': kiwi, lemongrass, lime rind. $34