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MEDIUM BODIED EARTHY REDS: |
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E. GUIGAL COTES du RHONE |
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Characteristic earth and spice are complimented by nice body, prominent fruit and structure. $13 (half bottle) |
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MARK WEST PINOT NOIR |
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Balanced, medium body, cherry, wood, characteristic earth, light acid to compliment food. $24 |
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FLINT PINOT NOIR |
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A wine in very low production, allowed to take on true pinot character, medium bodied, ripe red fruit, earthy spice. $28 |
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MORGAN PINOT NOIR |
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Aromas of earth after the rain, smoke and leather, flavors of cherry and spice, classic
character. $38 |
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2001 DOMAINE FONT de MICHELLE CHATEAUNEUF du PAPE |
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Deep fruit, characteristic earth and spice, cocoa and smoke, great with our cuisine. $55 |
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2001 ARCADIAN GARY'S PINOT NOIR |
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Spice, smoke and earth, all of the classic pinot characteristics in amazing combination, the medium body and leaner style are true to the varietal, just the right balance of fruit and
wood. $60 |
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2002 DOMAINE RAPET BEAUNE CLOS du ROI PREMIER CRU BURGANDY |
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A great vintage in Burgandy, this pinot has deep spice, wild cherry, a touch of cinnamon, subtle earth and minerality, a supple wine, greatly aromatic with a lingering finish, pairs beautifully with our cuisine. $65 |
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BIGGER SPICY REDS: |
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STORYBOOK ZINFANDEL |
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Renowned zinfandel, full-bodied, flavors of black cherry, with characterstic spice. $20 (half bottle) |
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EL HUIQUE CAMENERE RESERVE CLOCHAGUA |
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Lost Bordeaux varietal, this Chilean wine is surprising with rich round fruit, bold spice and characteristic herbaceous notes. $24 |
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ABUNDANCE ZINFANDEL |
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Old vine zinfandel, cherry flavors balanced with wood and spice. $24 |
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BODEGAS PAGO FLORENTINO LA MANCH PAGO FLORENTINO |
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100% Tempranillo, Big ripe fruit, a touch of wood and a long spicy finish. &nbps;$28 |
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MICHEL OGIER LA ROSINE SYRAH |
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Considered a baby Cote R�tie, flavors of violet, black currant and spice, medium body, round tannins. $43 |
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LIMERICK LANE ZINFANDEL |
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Classic character, black fruit, earthy spice, cedar, a wine in high demand. $43 |
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BONCAILLOU ORIGINE CORBIERES du BONCAILLOU |
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Rhone wine with prominent spice, great earthiness, black fruit, medium body and nice structure, excellent. &nbps;$43 |
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2002 MICHEL OGIER C�TE R�TI |
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Classic syrah spice, meaty, gamey, with forward fruit, cherry and currant, aromas of spice box, those who appreciate the beauty of a c�te r�tie will relish this wine. Ogier is the master. $90 |
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SMOOTH DEEP REDS: |
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GOURNIER MERLOT |
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Smooth with deep rich fruit, an excellent value. $20 |
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GABIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO |
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Forward fruit, prominent wood and a smooth finish. $22 |
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ROCK RABBIT SYRAH |
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Very smooth, ripe black fruit, round with soft wood. $24 |
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CINCO TIERRAS MALBEC RESERVE MENDOZA |
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Aromas of ripe red fruit, a touch of vanilla and juniper berry, round fruit, soft wood and a touch of spice on the palate. $28 |
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PARCEL 41 MERLOT |
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Limited production wine, nice structure, aromas of black cherry and leather, flavors of blackberry and mocha. $30 |
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CAIN CUV�E |
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Meritage with big black fruit, full body, supple and ripe, with enough structure for our
menu. $40 |
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ARBIOS ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
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Complex with very supple tannins, herbaceous notes in the nose, and a hint of mocha on the finish. &nbps;$40 |
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ROMBAUER MERLOT |
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Big, opulent, black fruit, a touch of oak and a long finish. $45 (half bottle $24) |
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MISS OLIVIA BRION PINOT NOIR |
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This high elevation Pinot is unique, aromas of wild cherry and baking spices, flavors of spicy cherries, flint and a hint of eucalyptus. $45 |
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VARNER PINOT NOIR |
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Soft tannins and bold spice meet big forward black fruit, this is a very rich pinot. $45 |
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WILLIAM HARRISON CABERNET FRANC |
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Only 350 cases produced, flavors of currant, black cherry, lingering anise and cedar, with a touch of coffee and spice. $50 |
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2002 CAIN FIVE |
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Elegant and perfectly balanced, very low production, plush black fruit, nice structure with soft tannins and a lingering finish. $60 (half bottle) |
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2004 LEONETTI CELLARS MERLOT |
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Only a six bottle allocation this vintage, floral, subtle spice, red and black fruit aromas, big, round and soft, with a long, lively finish. $110 |
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STRUCTURED REDS: |
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STEPHEN VINCENT CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
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Smooth with flavors of cherry and plum, soft oak and a touch of pepper. $24 |
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DOMENICO BARBERA |
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Aromas of Blackberry and cherry, medium body, flavors of plum and cocoa, a touch of oak and firm tannins. $24 |
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VOSS VINEYARDS SYRAH |
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Aromas of blackberry, cherry and plum with flavors of blackberry, anise and vanilla, supple tannins. $24 |
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MARQUES DE RISCAL RIOJA RESERVA |
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Earthy, rich in flavor, with noticeable fruit and an edge that holds up beautifully to food. $30 |
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BLUE ROCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
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Elegant and beautifully balanced, complex nose, flavors of deep black fruit, rich and velvety, lasting finish. $32 (half bottle) |
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ALEPH CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
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Balanced oak and fruit with a touch of spice and subtle eucalyptus, long smooth finish. $36 |
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2002 BENJAMIN de VIEUX CHATEAU GAUBERT GRAVES BORDEAUX |
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Primarily Merlot, great body, plum balanced with wood, complex and herbaceous with structured tannins. $38 |
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TWENTY BENCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
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Great structure, concentrated flavors of blackberry, currant and plum, soft tannins and a long finish. $40 |
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KEENAN MERLOT |
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A truly structured merlot, black fruit, wood and a full body, nothing flabby about this
merlot! $43 |
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1999 DOMAINE les GOUBERT GIGONDAS CUVEE FLORENCE RESERVE |
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French meritage with aromas of violet and blackberries, flavors of black fruit and prominent wood, firm structure. $44 |
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2002 MOUNT EDEN CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
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Big black fruit leads to smoke, leather and chocolate, with balanced tannins and a long
finish. $55 |
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2002 QUPE SYRAH, ALISOS VINEYARD |
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Deep spicy and jammy flavors, with dried raspberry and pepper, firm tannins, a ripe full wine. $55 |
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2001 GRGICH HILLS CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
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Aromas of black fruit, cassis and cedar, opulent and ripe, with excellent structure, and lingering tannins. $95 |
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2001 KISTLER DURELL VINEYARD, SONOMA VALLEY |
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Very complex and bold with nice minerality, nuances of mocha and slate, a soil infused wine. &nbps;$110 |
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