February Wine Specials

White Wine Selections

Anne Amie Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley ‘09 8.5 gl 34 btl
A luscious palate of Asian pear, Meyer lemon and rose petal. Balanced and crisp, this wine is a great match for many
dishes from chicken paella or moules-frites to pork roast.

Civello, California ‘09 6. gl 24 btl
“Sexier than Pinot Grigio, naughtier than Chardonnay!” An exotic blend of Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Verdelho. Bright apricot and citrus notes with fresh flowers & honeysuckle burst out of each glass. Minerality and fruit with clean finish.

Stratton Lummis Chardonnay, Carneros ’09 7.5 gl 30 btl
Layers of juicy white peaches, crisp Fuji apples and fragrant white flowers are balanced with perfect acidity and rich minerality to give our Chardonnay a long-lasting finish. We need no oak.

Basel Cellars “Forget Me Not,” Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc Walla Walla ‘07 7.5 gl 30 btl
This traditional Bordeaux style white wine is a classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon. The wine was aged for only one month in new French oak to retain freshness and vibrancy. Aromas of lemongrass and grapefruit and flavors of pear and kiwi.

Red Wine Specials

Panther Creek “Verde Vineyards,” Willamette Valley ‘08 12.5 gl 50 btl
An enticing bright red hue showcases aromas of red cherries, caramel, cinnamon, and rose petal. A flirtatious wine, teasing the palate with pretty notes of cranberry, apple, and strawberry, with subtle hints of vanilla bean and mineral, resulting in a long, clean finish. We are proud to say this wine is comprised of three sustainably farmed vineyards.

Domaine de Galévan “Paroles de Femmes,” Côtes du Rhône ’09 6.5 gl 26 btl
60% Grenache – 20% Mourvèdre – 10% Cinsault – 10% Carignan. The name of this wine “The Word of a Woman” embodies perfectly its elegance and attractive style. Raspberry and cherry notes mingle with cedar and
tobacco leaf. Supple tannins and beautiful aromatic persistence.

Antonio Sanguinetti “Nessun Dorma” Super Tuscan ‘09 8. gl 32 btl
With vines carefully selected from all around Toscana, including Sangiovese from Capraia e Limite (Montalbano), Merlot from Gavorrano (Grosseto), and Syrah from Suvereto (Livorno), the Maestro has made a true “SuperTuscan.” The Merlot is intensely floral and elegant, while the Sangiovese is fresh and bright. The Syrah adds depth and body, offering a bold expression of forest-floor truffle, ripe cherry, and blackberry preserves.

Reunion Malbec, Mendoza ’09 7. gl 28. btl
Deep, concentrated red color with purple hints. It is a very expressive wine with ripe, fruity aromas of plum and cherry, as well as notes of chocolate. Soft and round on the palate with velvety and mature tannins; it has a well balanced and full-bodied, long finish.

Raymond Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ‘08 11.25 gl 45. btl
Opening aromas of cassis, cherry, blackberry, earth, lilacs and cedar followed by ripe blueberry and blackberry flavors with black pepper and vanilla notes. A complex, full-bodied wine highlighted by lush fruit, and a long, smooth finish. The perfect match for filet mignon with a Cabernet reduction sauce.

Stratton Lummis “The Riddler,” Red Blend, Napa 7.5 gl 30 btl
Lot One has all the varieties you would expect in a Napa Red. Our riddle for you is what are they? We will tell you there is a significant amount of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel that make up the blend. Hints of bright wild raspberries mix with fresh plums and violets. Red fruit flavors linger endlessly on your palette.

January Wine Specials

White Wine Selections

Cloudline Pinot Gris, Oregon ‘11 7.50 gl 30. btl
Citrus fruits and white flowers are abundant on both the palate and nose. The fine texture matches the light yellow hue. Try it with most shellfish, cheeses, ceviche, sushi, and spicy cuisine, such as Thai and Indian.

The Black Chook VMR, Australia ‘07 7. gl 28. btl
This silky-textured white is fresh and fragrant, with lots of floral and white pepper overtones to its pear and apricot flavors, lingering well. Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne.

Truchard Roussanne, Carneros ‘10 8.50 gl 34. btl
Rich, floral aromas of pineapple, honeysuckle, and fresh apricot; highlighted with brioche, and vanilla. The mouth has a creamy texture, layered with flavors of nectarine, melon, and Meyer lemon. Firm acidity provides a lengthy finish of citrus, mineral, and spice.

Novelty Hill Chardonnay Stillwater Vineyard, Washington ‘08 8.50 gl 34. btl
Smooth and round, with a spicy, creamy blanket wrapping around a deftly balanced core of pear and citrus flavors that extend into the graceful finish. Wine Spectator 91 points.

 

Red Wine Specials

Patricia Green Bishop Creek Vineyard, Oregon ‘10 13 gl 52. btl
Bishop Creek resides at the top of a hill in a little valley off of Highway 47 a few miles north of the town of Yamhill. This already shows some sweet, crunchy pomegranate-style fruits with some tempering blackberry notes and there is a bright beam of acidity running through the wine that makes it jazzy, bright and focused.

Patricia Green Estate Vineyard Old Vine, Oregon ‘10 14. gl 56. btl
This wine displays very pure qualities of the Ribbon Ridge Appellation in that it is piercingly red fruited and shows terrific minerality. The Old Vine bottling has incredible persistence and is layered in a way that gives it depth that mere concentration can never provide. This wine is a charmer and seductress.

Alex Gambal Savigny-Les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy ‘09 14.50 gl 58. btl
Though marked by toasty oak, this shows fine intensity, depth of fruit and silkiness. Cherry, black currant, mineral and spice notes abound, and this resonates on the long aftertaste. Wine Spectator 91 points.

Rodano Poggialupi IGT Toscana, Italy ‘09 6. gl 24. btl
The 2009 Poggialupi offers up plenty of strawberries and crushed flowers in a medium-bodied, vinous style best suited to near-term drinking. There is an attractive freshness that carries through to the caressing finish.

Bookwalter BookMark Red Blend, Washington ‘NV 6. gl 24. btl
The first sip offers sweet fruit with a mouth coating mid-palate full of berry cobbler, plums and chocolate covered cherries. Secondary flavors of dried herbs, resin, tobacco and bakers chocolate are followed by a lush, lingering finish that is complemented by the natural sweetness and acidity of the wine. Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet.

Hook & Ladder Cabernet Russian River, California ‘09 8. gl 32. btl
Blended with a small amount of Merlot from the same ranch and aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 20 months. A vibrant mouth feel of currants, spicy mixed berries is followed by a supple and smooth strawberry and cocoa finish.

 

December Wine Specials

White Wine Selections

Bodega Lurton Pinot Gris, Argentina ‘11 $6 gl $24 btl
The aroma is full of richness and depth with tropical fruits, apricots, peaches, and spice. Light, refreshing, and smooth on the palate and ends with a dry, crisp mouthfeel.

Falernia Sauvignon Blanc, Chile ‘10 $6 gl $24 btl
Nose is intense reminiscent of figs, elderflowers, grapefruits and sage. Good character (citrus and melon notes), acidity and long crisp finish on the palate make this a very opulent wine.

Domaine Talmard Macon-Chardonnay, Burgundy ‘10 $8 gl $32 btl
Flavors of lemon zest, and a hint of cinnamon, this bone dry, medium-bodied Macon-Chardonnay leaves the mouth invigorated and refreshed.

Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Chile ‘09 90IWC $8 gl $32 btl
A wild, highly perfumed bouquet evokes dried pear, orange, iodine and toasty lees. The palate offers densely packed orchard fruits along with suave spice and floral nuances. This rich, fleshy wine lingers with a long and focused finish.

Monticello Estate Chardonnay, Napa ‘09 $10 gl $40 btl
Wonderfully juicy aromas of fresh and ripe tropical fruits. On the palate the wine is full in texture yet has a nice beam of acidity that keeps it structured and in balance. The finish is full and lingering.

Red Wine Specials

Luli Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands ‘09 $10 gl $40 btl
Master Sommelier Sara Floyd and wine maker Jeff Pisoni teamed up to produce this stunning Pinot Noir This wine has bright aromatics, lots of fruit, floral notes and a full-bodied, velvety texture.

Gratia Malbec, Mendoza ‘08 $8 gl $32 btl
Rich and luscious, raspberry liqueur, smoke, mocha, spicy oak on the nose leading into a creamy palate of rich berry fruit and spicy oak.

Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz ‘08 90RP $9 gl $36 btl
The bramble, chocolate, menthol and rosemary flavors that fill the mouth are present in abundance, with delicate, sensual and ripe tannins playing a structural role.

Neyers Luna Vista Zinfandel ‘10 $10 gl $40 btl
Juicy, suave and aromatic in the mouth, with lovely lift and terrific fruit intensity. Finishes firmly tannic, juicy and impressively long.

Bula, Spain ‘09 91RP $6 gl $24 btl
A blend of Carinena, Garnacha, and Syrah. A lightly roasted, liqueur-like bouquet of mineral, incense, game, lavender, black cherry, and blueberry. Rich and complex on the smooth-textured palate.

Seavey Caravina Cabernet, Napa 2000 $15 gl $60 btl
Refined and delicious, with lots of sweetness and plump fruit. This full-bodied Cabernet is elegant, refined, and delicious.

Don't forget that Friday nights are corkage free nights, so don't hesitate to bring your own wine...
We reserve the right to limit how many wines can be served based on free corkage.                                                                               

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