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Semi-SweetSweet
Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington State 8 29
Riesling characters of juicy peach, apricot, ripe pear and citrus with subtle slate and mineral notes.
Riesling, Clean Slate, Germany 8 29
This wine has a fresh, balanced taste with a hint of spice to complement the characteristic fresh ripe peach flavors.
Rich aromatics andripe peach flavors balance with lively acidity, hints of lime, and minerality.
White Zinfandel, Montevina, California 7 25
Bursting with the aromas of summer strawberries, and ripe honeydew melon, and the flavors of juicy peaches,
and watermelon, this delightful wine has just a touch of sweetness balanced by bright acidity.
Special Late Harvest, Robertson, South Africa 9 32
This golden syrupy gem has aromas of raisins and sultanas. Viscous, creamy and sweet.Perfect with desserts.
Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, New Zealand 10 35 Light straw color with aromas of sweet pea, herbs, lime, chili pepper, wet stones, grapefruit pith and gooseberry.
Bright and lively in the mouth, this wine has a juicy, sweet-tart quality that invites the next sip.
Sauvignon Blanc, Trinchero, Napa Valley ‘Mary’s Vineyard’ 12 40
It is unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc with subtle hints of candied Meyer lemon peel, wet stone and lemongrass, yet also boasts warm Napa Valley stone-fruit and tropical aromas and flavors, including pineapple, passion fruit, mango and honeydew melon. A zesty bright citrus undercurrent carries through to the lip-smacking finish.
Sauvignon Blanc, Ken Forrester, South Africa10 35
This wine shows lovely complexity with a mix of tangy grassy notes, fig leaf, peach and nectarine nuances. Brisk acidity with minerality on the palate which is typical of the long 'hang time' in the cool region. A creamy Sauvignon Blanc.
Grand Cuvee, Boschendal, South Africa10 35
Aromas of herbs, asparagus and grasses characterize this crisp, dry Sauvignon Blanc with an exquisite balance and hints of spice and tropical fruit. Complex,harmonious flavorsare enhanced by French oak,culminating in a lingering finish.
Pinot GrigioPinot Grigio, Bottega Vinaia, Italy 11 38
This beautiful wine has an alluring floral perfume, with rare intensity for a Pinot Grigio. It is fresh, dry and flavorful with a firm structure and a lingering finish, full of character and finesse.
Pinot Grigio, Sterling Vintners, California 9 32
Refreshing and fruity, our Sterling Vintner's Collection Pinot Grigio has peach, melon, and kiwi expression accented by honeysuckle, mineral, and spice. A healthy dash of Gewürztraminer adds even more appealing spice
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Acacia, Carneros, California (Creamy and oaky) 12 40
Rich and creamy, cool temperatures, dense clay soils and extended hang-time on the vine all combine to yield Chardonnay grapes of rare power and complexity. Gentle handcrafting brings out the full expression of this special terroir, for wines with layered varietal character over silky texture.
Chardonnay, Joel Gott, California (Un-oaked)12 40
The 2013 Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay has tropical aromas of melon and pineapple that lead to bright citrus flavors and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, notes of stone fruit and apple are balanced by a clean, bright acid backbone with a rounder mid-palate and minerality on the finish.
Chardonnay, Glen Carlou, South Africa (Medium Oak, great balance) 10 35
A full bodied,fruit driven, Chardonnay, it has a fresh lime green aroma, green fruits and nutty butterscotch. Ripe apple, hints of toffee and spice, subtle melon and citrus flavor displaying exceptional balance between fruit and acidity.
Chardonnay, Napa Cellars, California (Kim’s pick) (Oak and Butter Bomb) 13 43
This Chardonnay is beautifully balanced. Tropical fruit flavors are integrated with almond and spicy oak nuances.Flavors of ripe yellow apples open up to coconut, pineapple and banana with a lingering nutty finish.
Chardonnay, Stags' Leap, Napa Valley, California 16 54
A wine with exquisite balance and a delicious intersection of richness and minerality, a luscious aroma of honeysuckle greets the nose, following through to flavors of green apple and orange peel on the palate. The mid-palate is round with a creamy mouthfeel from aging on the lees.
Louis Latour Chassagne, Montrachet, France 150
A round rich wine, the white Chassagne-Montrachet reveals aromas of apricot kernal and vanilla on the nose. It is ample and powerful in the mouth with discrete oaky notes and a beautiful long finish.
Rosé
Rosé,Boschendal, South Africa 8.95 33.95
Vibrant salmon pink with enticing crushedsummer berry aromas that carry through to a soft and juicypalate, bouncing with succulent ripe strawberries, raspberriesand mulberries tinged with a hint of spice, finishing with greatbalance and freshness and fruity intensity.
Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Champagne,Moet & Chandon, France750ml 85
Elegant golden straw yellow color with amber highlights. Its aromas are radiant, revealing bright yellow-fleshed fruits, honey, floral nuances and elegant blond notes of brioche and fresh nuts. The palate is seductive, richly flavorful and smooth combining generosity and subtlety, fullness and vigor, followed by a delicately fresh crispiness, to reveal the magical balance of Champagne.
Avissi Sparkling Prosecco 750ml9 32
Prosecco - Cavit 250ml 9
Banfi Rosa Regale, Brachetto, Italy250ml 13
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Pinot Noir and Pinotage
Pinot Noir, Jargon, California 8 29
This wine exhibits bright, seductive flavors of black cherry, with a hint of strawberries, cola and tobacco.
The smooth, silky palate has good structure and complexity whilst being fruit driven with great balance.
Petit Pinotage, Ken Forrester, South Africa 8 29
A hybrid grape made more than three hundred years ago from grafting Pinotage with Cinsault.
This one is berry-rich with a plummy bouquet, complex and full-flavored with the softness of Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir , Joel Gott, Willamette Valley, Oregon 16 54
The 2012 Joel Gott Oregon Pinot Noir has aromatics of raspberry, blueberry, tart cherry, and violets with hints of sweet cedar and spice. On the palate, lush fruit flavors lead to soft, velvety tannins on the mid-palate and a well-balanced finish.
Pinotage, Barista, South Africa 10 35
Indigenous to South Africa, this is a grape first made fifty years ago when a donor Pinot Noir flower was pollenated with a male Cinsault flower. This wine hits you with a burst of rich coffee and chocolate aromas with ripe nuances of mulberry, plum and Maraschino cherries on the palate.
Pinot Noir, Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, California 75
The jewel-toned rich, ruby color portends an aroma that is fresh and appealing. Dark blue plum, red currant, hedgerow fruit and raspberry coulis come forward first. Deeper layers reveal hints of fragrant earth, warm brown spices and cocoa. In the mouth, the wine is juicy on entry, broad in the mid-palate and shows smooth, firm tannins on an extended finish.
Merlot
Merlot, Seven Falls, Washington State 10 35
Dark fruit character, good structure, and a rich, silky mouthfeel.
The slightly softer tannins allow this wine to enhance, not mask, the flavors of milder foods
Merlot, Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, California 12 42
Smooth cherry, plum and strawberry with hints of cedar, black olive and spice are
supported by a supple texture,fine-grained tannins and bright acidity.
Merlot, Skyfall, Washington State 10 35
Wonderfully developed plum, vanilla and leather aromas swirl in the glass. Juicy flavors of cherry candy coupled with hints of cocoa powder weave through the palate. Balanced acidity and polished tannins are evident on the finish.
Merlot, Molly Dooker, The Scooter, Australia 15 55
Deep violet in colour, The Scooter offers a perfumed nose, intense with red fruits, cherries and plum. The rich fruit is followed by layers of spice, chocolate and wonderful fragrant oak. This wine is well balanced, round and giving, showing generous ripe fruit and soft tannins producing an outstanding Australian Merlot.
“Give me a bowl of wine. In this I bury all unkindness."
William Shakespearein his play ‘Julius Caesar’
"Wine from long habit has become an indispensable for my health.”
Thomas Jefferson
Malbec & Carmenere
Malbec, Amado Sur, Argentina(70% Malbec, 20% Bonarda, 10% Syrah) 10 35
Amado Sur is a deep red wine with violet hues. Aromas of strawberries and red cherries intertwine with hints of clove and vanilla. Lush red berry flavor gives way to velvety tannins and a pleasant, persistent finish.
Malbec, The Show, Argentina 9 32
Flavors of blackberry, cranberry, white pepper and spice with toasty vanilla and violets.
This wine has smooth tannins, a velvety texture and a long, lingering finish.
Carmenere, Calina, Chile 8 29 Dark and inky with purple hues, the aromas are intense with ripe berries, smoked bacon, spices and hints of vanilla. The tannins are well integrated, providing structure to support the wine’s opulent fruit. The finish shows hints of spice and oak.
Red Zinfandel
Zinfandel (old vine), Brazin, Lodi Valley, Manteca, California 9 32
Brazin scoffs at lesser Zinfandels, bountiful rich, dark berries fuse with plum and figs,
punctuated with notes of vanilla, mocha and pepper.
Zinfandel, Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, California 14 56
Moderately spicy and jammy, this wine has intense sweet, ripe berries, cinnamon and
black pepper spice with elements of sunbaked earth.
Syrah and Shiraz
Shiraz, D’Arenburg Footbolt, Australia 13 42
Laden with dark cherries, rhubarb, plums and aniseed, complemented by a lick of fine, subtle oak and lifted with a sprinkling of pepper and spice.
Shiraz, Yangarra, Australia 15 52
This wine has a heady illusion of sweetness and confection, and after that lovely slender syrup establishes itself, the oozes of prune and black-berry emerge, and entwine with the dark chicory and juniper tannins and the faintest whiff of harness leather.
Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)Othello, II. iii. (315)
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By making this wine vine known to the public, I have rendered my country as great a service
as if I had enabled it to pay back the national debt."
Thomas Jefferson1743 - 1826
Blended Reds & Italian selections
Barbera, Terra d’Oro, 10 35
The refreshing acidity of the grape is showcased with inviting aromas of sweet red fruit and fresh toasted bread. Enticing flavors of cherry cola and blueberries coat the palate, and polished tannins boast an elegant, round finish.
Estate Red, Klein Constantia, South Africa 67% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Petit Verdot; 13% Malbec 16 56
Rich dark fruit on the nose with black cherries, mulberries and a hint of wood spice giving off some beautiful paprika and vanilla tones. Big concentration of fruit on the palate that is rounded off with some velvety tannins that linger.
Cianti Classico, Tenuta Di Arceno,Siena, Italy 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon 10 35
The nose exudes candied black cherries, licorice, and spices with subtle notes of lavender and violets. Big, rich, supple tannins fill the senses and carry flavors of ripe plums, blackberries on the vine, and hints of vanilla. All this power is framed by a firm acidity and a white pepper– tobacco finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nederburg, South Africa 10 35
Rich, bold and full-bodied, bursting with notes of berry and plum. Hints of vanilla spice and firm, but supple tannins. This Cabernet Sauvignon is great with roast lamb, red meat casseroles, beef and venison, poultry and game bird dishes.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Canonball, California(Mike and Jeff’s Fancy) 10 35
On the nose, the wine opens up to dark red cherry, cocoa, and a hint of toast. The balance in the mouth is exceptional from start to finish. Gorgeous strawberry, blueberry, and red apple dipped in dark chocolate, all spice, and a layer of toasted oak. Tannins are structured but not overwhelming and the acidity is very well-balanced.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Joel Gott, Napa Valley, California 12 40
The Joel Gott 2009 815 Cabernet Sauvignon offers engaging and layered aromas of blackberry and dark plum with hints of spice, cedar and vanilla. The polished tannins and velvety texture lead to an elegant and long finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer Knights Valley, Sonoma, California 16 56
With shy aromas of plum and leather and creamy flavors of blackberry and blueberry this wine shows off velvety tannins with hints of maple and vanilla in a blackberry-infused finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, California 15 50
Elegant and concentrated aromas of plum and dark fruit open to a soft mouth-feel of black and red fruit flavor with
a subtle hint of cinnamon and tobacco. The French Oak helps soften the tannins and the understated acidity of this wine
complement the bright fruit characteristics to create a balanced and silky Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Don David, Argentina 11 38
The wine has blackberry, pepper and paprika aromas, with nut and toasty oak notes. In the mouth, there are red pepper, raspberry and blackcurrant flavors, with vanilla and tobacco notes from oak aging on the long finish.
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Robert Burns (1759-1796)
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"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." - Ernest Hemingway1899 – 1961
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 90
Bright ruby. Intense raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by hints of lavender, spicecake and blood orange. Juicy and fruit-driven, with palate-coating flavors of sweet, spice-tinged red fruits and candied flowers. Quite suave and seamless, boasting striking purity to its red fruit- and mineral-driven finish.
The Gypsey, Ken Forrester, South Africa 90
The character is somewhat 'wild', a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated red-fruit focus. Great for laying down for at least ten years, but already rewarding if allowed to breathe in a decanter.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags' Leap, Napa Valley, California 80
This wine opens with aromas of cassis and plum, with notes of earth, leather and cocoa powder in the background.
Dark, dense layers of black cherry, blackberry and cranberry greet the palate, and are supported by supple tannins
and a full mid-palate. A lengthy finish of plum compote, roasted coffee and baking spices completes this classic.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, California 100
This Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex and elegant wine that balances the expression of fruity and savory elements with finesse. The wine has a dark ruby color with a purple edge and displays aromas of black plum, soy sauce, chocolate, rose petals, cedar and black olive. It has a soft, velvety attack and a fruity, floral and spicy mid-palate. The finish is long and smooth with well integrated tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Frank Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, California(Ant’s Fave) 65
Deep purple in color. The nose bursts with aromas of cocoa powder mingled with blackberries and vanilla. The palate bursts with juicy cherries and roasted figs. The velvety tannins are wonderfully polished yet youthful with lasting grip.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Krupp Brothers, Napa Valley California 90
Complex aromas of allspice, toasted oak, currant, boysenberry, cocoa, vanilla and tobacco leaf. Intriguing palate with bright entry, leading to beautifully structured and layered mid-profile tannins. Dark black fruit flavors with hints of roasted coffee bean and earthy black tea characters. Lingering finish with a nice balance between acid and tannins.
Quintessa, Alexander Valley, California 175
Quintessa opens with fragrant plum and raspberry aromas with notes of cola, clove and white chocolate rounding out a delicate perfume.The wine enters the palate with sweet red currant and plum fruit flavors and a silky mouthfeel. As it coats the mouth, concentrated dark fruit flavors emerge with succulent balanced tannins, a subtle impression of well-integrated oak and sweetness from the rich, ripe fruit.
Cabernet Sauvignon, The Calling, Alexander Valley, California 70
Deep burgundy in color and full-bodied, this impressive Cabernet Sauvignon presents blackberry and dark plum aromatics, along with accents of coffee and toasted nut. Full and elegant tannins provide structure for the rich fruit on the palate, which lingers on the finish.
Blended Red, Opus One, California 71%, Merlot, 11%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 8%, and Malbec 1% 300