International Wines
RED WINES - DOMESTIC
Barbera - 2005
PALMINA WINES - Santa Barbara Co., CA
A big wine that is bursting with bouquet, layers of fruit and delectable textures, the 2005 Barbera is also elegant and refined. It has "presence." A garnet color with amethyst highlights shines in the glass, and the first swirl leads to aromas of blackberries, black currant and dried cherries. This wine is definitely one to be enjoyed with food, as it was designed to wake up your taste buds and provide pleasure during and after a meal. It is excellent when paired with roasted pork loin.
Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Malbec - 2005 - what a fun label "HOUSE WINE".
MAGNIFICENT WINE CO. - Prosser, WA
Silky, round and generous with its spicy, earthy plum and blackberry flavors.
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005
CARTLIDGE & BROWNE - Napa County, CA
This Cabernet Sauvignon is richly textured, expressing classic flavors and aromas of blackberry, cassis, cedar and black tea. Pair with roasted red meats, game or soft cheeses.
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005
PAVIN & RILEY WINERY - Grandview, WA
Aromas and flavors of cherries, cassis and black pepper meld together beautifully and finish with a hint of chocolate making this wine a wonderful addition to many of your favorite meals. ENJOY!
Merlot - 2005
CASTLE ROCK - Napa Valley, CA
In any season, our Castle Rock Merlot will complement most cuisines. It is an especially pleasing accompaniment to pastas, grilled and roasted meats, as well as an assortment of cheese.
Merlot - 2004
WATERBROOK - Touchet, WA
Petite Sirah - 2005
CASTLE ROCK WINERY - Geyserville, CA
Our 2005 Castle Rock Petite Sirah is produced from grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, one of California's most prestigious grape growing appellations.
Pinot Noir - 2006
A to Z - Newberg, OR
Pinot Noir - 2006
CARTLIDGE & BROWNE - Napa County, CA
This silky Pinot Noir is redolent of plum and berry, with notes of Asian spice and anise. A versatile accompaniment to a wide range of foods, this wine is classic with grilled lamb or salmon.
Pinot Noir - Cuvee - 2005
CASTLE ROCK - Geyserville, CA
Our Castle Rock Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in a carefully selected group of Californian vineyards, at which the climate and soil quality provide excellent growing conditions for this Burgundian varietal. This versatile food wine pairs well with lamb, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes.
Pinot Noir - Reserve - 2005
CASTLE ROCK - Sonoma, CA
We carefully handcrafted only 2,000 cases of the 2005 Castle Rock Reserve Pinot Noir. This supple, medium-bodied wine offers rich complex layers of plum, cherry, sweet vanilla oak, spice, cinnamon and floral notes, with a long velvety finish.
Pinot Noir - Estate 2006
LAETITIA - Arroyo Grande Valley, CA
Laetitia in Latin is an expression of joy and happiness. Both our passion and our commitment to produce the finest wines possible transcends into every bottle. We believe that exceptional wines begin in the vineyard and are finished in the cellar where every care is taken to preserve the integrity of our estate fruit. The depth and complexity that our varietals express can best be attributed to our cool climate, diverse volcanic soils and naturally low yielding vineyards.
Pinot Noir - 2005 Estate
VAN DUZER VINEYARDS - Dallas, OR
Van Duzer is an Oregon family estate winery located at the mouth of the Van Duzer Corridor in the Willamette Valley. Our label is inspired by Zephyra, the Greek goddess of the gentle west wind who blows Pacific breezes over our hillside vineyards.
Rabid Red - 2004
RABID WINES - Napa County, CA
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Syrah, Syrah, Tempranillo, Grenache and Zinfandel. Unleash this wild blend for dinner tonight, it's -- "Man's Best Red!"
Syrah - 2004
CARTLIDGE & BROWNE - Napa County, CA
It's deep color, rich aromas of boysenberry, plum, baking spices and leather combine with a dense, velvety texture to make this a classic Syrah. It will pair beautifully with grilled or roasted meats and game, hearty pastas and full-flavored semi-soft cheese.
Syrah - 2005
QUPE' WINES - Santa Maria, CA
Zinfandel - 2005
CARTLIDGE & BROWNE - Napa County, CA
Soft and supple with rich, ripe blackberry character and black cherry fruit, this deep-flavored wine pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, stews and soft-ripened cheeses.
Zinfandel - 2004
QUIVIRA VINEYARDS - Healdsburg, CA
Quivira's Dry Creek Zinfandel represents the finest that this Dry Creek Valley has to offer.
RED WINES - INTERNATIONAL
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005
LA PLAYA - Colchagua Valley, Chile
"Ruby red color. Complex aromas, with notes of candy, raisins, toast, and tobacco. Soft, ripe tannins, with mocha-coffee flavor. Pleasant, medium finish." Goes well with: simple grilled meats, strongly flavored seafood and spicy foods.
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006
RED KNOT - Australia
Red Knot is a rich wine from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. Known for its beautiful scenery, Mediterranean climate and award winning wines, McLaren Vale vineyards produce grapes that are rich in flavour and filled with distinctive characteristics.
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005
RODOLFO - Argentina
This Cabernet Sauvignon (the world's premier red wine) is rich with juicy, pure red fruit notes and a spicy black pepper finish.
Cabernet-Syrah - 2004
MAS DES BRESSADES - France
This concentrated red wine benefits from a very late harvest to assure its deep flavours and strong personality. Cyril Mares, proprietor and winemaker, bottles this wine without filtration as to preserve both complexity and character of Mas des Bressades Cabernet-Syrah.
Carmenere - 2005
LA PLAYA (Block Selection) - Chile
This fine Carmenere comes from Block No. 15 of our Colchagua Valley estate, selected for its optimal growing conditions for Bordeaux varietals. An alluring example of Chile's own Carmenere, the "lost grape of Bordeaux," this wine has notes of blackberry jam, dark chocolate and sweet fruits, creating a spectrum of aromas and flavors that carry through to a delicious finish. Try it with grilled meats, hearty stews, piccata, salads...or with any food of your choice (your taste is king). Enjoy!
Chianti - 2005
FATTORIA SAN FABIANO - Arezzo, Italy
Chianti Classico - 2003
CASALE DEL DUCCIO - Italy
Dry red wine.
Cotes-Du-Rhone - 2005
CHATEAU DE SEGRIES - France
Dehesa Gago - 2006
TELMO RODRIGUEZ - Spain
Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre - 2005
OXFORD LANDING - South Australia
This blend of GSM has fragrant aromas and bright raspberry fruit character.
Malbec - 2005
RODOLFO - Argentina
This Malbec (the signature red variety of Argentina) is big, rich, and deeply flavored, with notes of red berries, cassis, and plums.
Merlot - 2005
YVON MAU - France
Pinot Noir - Bourgogne - 2005
ALBERT BICHOT - France
Pinot Noir - 2005
CANALETTO - Italy
This wine has a lively, ruby red colour with aromas of ripe cherries and bursting with woodland fruits. A delicate palate with a great purity of fruit and hints of wild cherries make it ideal to drink on its own or to go with roasted white meats.
Poggio al Moro - 2005
ENRICO SANTINI - Italy
Primitivo Red Wine - 2003
CANALETTO - Italy
Aged in oak, this Primitivo is intensely fragrant of ripe fruit, with some spice on the palate, complex and smooth -- a delight with meat, game or pasta dishes.
Razon Table Wine - 2005
VINO TINTO DE MESA - Spain
We are pleased to offer this singular wine. Typical of low yield vineyards from the arid and poor soil lands so common in much of Spain. This wine has been produced as our forefathers have done. With time, it's possible that some of the natural components will generate some sediment. Decant first and you'll discover how spectacular this wine can be. Here's a toast to all of us, to you and yours.
Red Wine - 2006
YASA - Spain
A bright and fresh young red wine with loads of red berry fruit and a delightful touch of peppery spiciness.
Rioja Red Wine - 2004
MONTEBUENA - Spain
Rosso (dry red wine) - 2005
COLOSI SICILIA - Messina, Italy
This wine has a ruby red colour with an expressive nose, intense with complex fruit aromas of plum and cherries. On the palate it is dry, medium bodied and well balanced -- an excellent accompaniment for hearty pasta, beef, roasted meats and cheese.
Shiraz - 2006
MITOLO JESTER - Australia
Richard Tarlton was favourite among jesters to Queen Elizabeth 1. With Tarlton Shiraz, "Jester" celebrates the era where boredom was alleviated through humour and the banal through intellect.
Shiraz - 2006
OXFORD LANDING - South Australia
The Oxford Landing Vineyard was established in 1958 on the banks of the majestic Murray River in South Australia. It's an idyllic place, distinguished by clear blue skies, rich red soil and is abundant in golden sunshine -- the perfect environment for growing grapes with distinct fruit flavours. This down-to-earch Australian Shiraz is spicy and full of the richness of ripe berries.
Shiraz Blend - 2005
YALUMBA WINERY - South Australia
The varietal wines of Yalumba "Y" series celebrate the great personality and colorful 150 year history of the Hill Smith family of Yalumba. This is a deliciously spicy, savoury and silky wine.
Shiraz Cabernet - 2005
JIP JIP ROCKS - Australia
Jip Jip Rocks is a bottle of serious fun and a great cellaring proposition, however we believe this wine is approachable now more so when shared with food, friends and conversation. Cheers, The Bryson Family
WHITE SPARKLING WINES
Sparkling Wine - Brut
BISOL - Italy
Sparkling Wine - Brut Reserva
CASTELLBLANCH - Spain
Sparkling Wine - Champagne
BRUNO PAILLARD - France
Our Brut Premiere Cuvee is produced exclusively from the first pressing of the finest grapes grown in 30 highly rated vineyards in the Champagne region. Its unmatched finesse comes from a careful selection of 33% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 22% Pinot Meunier.
Sparkling Wine
GRUET WINERY - Albuquerque, NM
WHITE WINES - DOMESTIC
Chardonnay - 2005
CARTLIDGE & BROWNE - Napa County, CA
Tropical fruits, orange blossom, and gentle oak spice are keynotes of this supple, elegant Chardonnay. It pairs beautifully with poultry, seafood and light cheeses.
Chardonnay - 2006
MAGNIFICENT WINE - Columbia Valley, WA
"HOUSE WINE" -- "My house is your house!" New Release! This gorgeous new white is the best yet. It's a tropically bodacious blend of ripe and smooth Washington State Chardonnay with exotic accents from Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat, and Gewurz. A beauty from renowned Walla Walla winemaker Charles Smith. Honest, tasty, real!
Chardonnay - 2004
PARAISO - Monterrey County, CA
Five of Paraiso's isolated hillside plots are planted to Burgundy's noble Chardonnay grape. Here, the cooling influence of Monterrey Bay and the ancient soils of the Santa Lucia Highlands make for California's longest growing season. The Chardonnay of Paraiso is classically structured -- pineapple, citrus, and apple characters intertwined with balancing vanillin-oak and food-pairing acidity. "It was like Heaven..." Paraiso (pa-rye-zo) was the name given the mountainside by the early Spanish explorers. For three decades, the Smith family has lived on the 400-acre estate, growing wine grapes expressive of this heavenly place.
Chardonnay - 2005
WATERBROOK - Columbia Valley, WA
Smooth, ripe and generous...apple and pineapple fruit, nicely shaded with hints of cream and spice.
Chenin Blanc - 2005
WILSON VINEYARDS - Clarksburg, CA
It is our belief that Chenin Blanc (when made well) rivals some of the greatest white wines of the world. This wine was made from cool climate grapes, barrel fermented in French Oak, and aged for 6 months. Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah...REDISCOVER CHENIN BLANC!
Ecclestone White Wine - 2006
TANGENT - Central Coast, CA
Ecclestone represents a palate-pleasing change of course, a fusion of the tangent portfolio of flavors. Careful intermingling unites varietals such as Pinot Gris, Viognier, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Orange Muscat, and Albarino in harmonious composition. The result is a virtual symphony of orange blossom, tangy citrus and Asian pear, with notes of honey and a crisp, clean finish.
Melange - 2006 Blanc
WATERBROOK - Columbia Valley, WA
The evolution of stone fruit flavors, vanilla blossom and light nutmeg will offer clarity and pure enjoyment.
Pinot Gris - 2006
A to Z - Newberg, OR
Riesling - 2006
WATERBROOK - Columbia Valley, WA
Jasmine and marigold floral notes and hints of clementine aromas greet you. Juicy nectarines and honeysuckle lead to a clean finish with balanced fruit flavors and acidity. Refreshing, tantalizing and delicious will come to mind after drinking a glass of this Riesling.
Sauvignon Blanc - 2005
TANGENT - Edna Valley, CA
Not your "typical" California Sauvignon Blanc -- this wine is a balanced blend of styles, encompassing characteristics similar to wines of France's Loire Valley, New Zealand's Marlborough region, and the cool coastal climate of California. This stainless steel, cold fermented gem results in a crisp, clean wine showcasing citrus fruit, with touches of gooseberry and luscious pineapple, backed with notes of grass and minerals.
Sauvignon Blanc - 2005
WATERBROOK - Columbia Valley, WA
WHITE WINES - INTERNATIONAL
Blanco - 2006
BASA - Spain
Bourgogne Chardonnay - 2005
ALBERT BICHOT - Bourgogne, France
Chardonnay - 2006
OXFORD LANDING - South Australia
This is a crisp, stylish Chardonnay featuring lively, tropical over-tones.
Chardonnay - 2006
YALUMBA - South Australia
This fresh white wine has a rich aroma of melon, grapefruit and honey. Fresh tropical fruit flavours of peach, pineapple and fig give this wine texture and palate weight. A crisp, citrus acidity on the finish adds balance to this fruit-driven Chardonnay.
Chardonnay (Unoaked) - 2006
BABICH WINES - New Zealand
Family owned and operated Babich Wines was founded over 85 years ago by Josip Babich and today is one of New Zealand's leading wineries. Combining traditional and modern winemaking techniques, Babich produces a comprehensive selection of finely crafted wines from grapes grown in New Zealand's key viticultural regions. This wine is produced from fully ripened Unoaked Chardonnay grapes grown in the Hawke's Bay region. Controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks and early bottling ensures this wine captures the essence of the Unoaked Chardonnay variety.
Colombard Chardonnay - 2005
YVON MAU - France
50% Colombard, 50% Chardonnay
Muscadet - 2005
DOMAINE DE LA QUILLA - France
The Domaine de la Quilla is located in the heart of the Muscadet Sevre et Maine appellation in the Loire Valley vineyards. The melon grape variety, originally from Burgundy, is only grown in our region and is the only variety used in the appellation. In order to conserve the wine's freshness and unique bouquet, Daniel and Gerard Vinet mature their wine on its lees and bottle it in the spring following the harvest. This wine is an ideal accompaniment to fish and seafood dishes.
Rheinhessen - 2006er Morio-Muskat
LUDWIGSHOHER HONIGBERG - Germany
Crazy aromatics! Rich body features rose hips and pear. Like Torrontes, the super sweet aromatics belie the dry finish. Nothing but fun! Rheinhessen also has the rather dubious honour of being considered the birthplace of Liebfraumilch.
Riesling Auslese - 2005
KREUZNACHER KRONENBERG - Germany
From vineyards around Bad Kreuznach in the Nahe Valley, this is an excellent value wine from late harvested grapes. Sweet, but with good freshness to give balance.
Riesling Classic - 2006
FRANZ FRIEDRICH-KERN - Germany
Intense fruit aromas, full bodied bouquet that can be reminiscent of peaches and passion fruit. With its crisp, harmonious acidity and the dry finish, this wine pairs well with a variety of foods including fresh salads and poultry.
Riesling-Kabinett - 2004
KEES-KIEREN - Germany
This wine has a lovely, juicy red apple quality on the nose, with hints of downy peach and apricot skins, and a freshness of wet stones and minerals. On the palate there's a lovely clarity and freshness of sweet, ripe melon and peach fruit with a zesty lemon edge. The perfect sipping wine, alone or with poultry, fish and seafood.
Riesling Spatlese - 2005
FRANZ FRIEDRICH-KERN - Germany
Typical Riesling, citrus and green apple, rupe peaches, fruity bouquet, harmonized acidity. Classic gourmet-dinner wine. Best with fish, white meat, poultry or mild cheese.
Riesling Spatlese - 2005
KREUZNACHER KRONENBERG - Germany
Riesling Spatlese - 2003
VON HOVEL - Germany
Sauvignon Blanc - 2007
BABICH - New Zealand
A ripe full-flavored Sauvignon Blanc blended from selected vineyards in the Marlborough district. Produced in a style that displays vibrant fruit intensity and a clean finish, this wine can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of foods, especially seafood and chicken dishes.
Sauvignon Blanc - 2007
LA PLAYA - Colchagua Valley, Chile
"BEST BUY" by WINE ENTHUSIAST Mar. 07!
At the western end of the valley, on the shores of the Tinguiririca River, near Lake Rapel, LaPlaya enjoys a unique microclimate blessed by the tempering effects of Pacific breezes. "Aromas of floral blossoms, lime and honeydew. Bright, crisp flavors, with accents of lemon-lime zest and citrus candies, and background notes of fresh grass. Lively acidity and lingering mineral qualities." Goes well with: fresh (raw) shellfish, gazpacho and mild cheeses.
Sauvignon Blanc - 2007
OXFORD LANDING - South Australia
The Oxford Landing Vineyard was established in 1958 on the banks of the majestic Murray River in South Australia. It's an idyllic place, distinguished by clear blue skies, rich red soil and is abundant in golden sunshine -- the perfect environment for growing grapes with distinct fruit flavours. This refreshing Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with zesty, citrus characters.
Vouvray - 2006
PIERRE CHAINIER - France
Among the world's most delicious white wines, Vouvray is a brilliant, orchard-fruited beauty from the fairy-tale Loire Valley in northwestern France. A delight on its own, Chainier Vouvray's lively balance makes it versatile at the table, with pork, chicken and salmon, and also paired with ripe cheeses and desserts.
White Table Wine - 2006
DOMAINE DE POUY - France
This fresh, crisp, fruity and easy drinking wine has been produced by the famous Grassa family, in the South West of France.