SPARKLING WINES
Killa Cava Brut Penedes 2008
Organic, with nice ripe fruit, wonderfully drinkable, perfectly refreshing. $26
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine
Sublte and refined with moderate effervesence and an elegant finish. $30 ($18 half bottle)
Gruet Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine
This domestic Gruet is crafted by wine making members of the French house of Gruet, it has bold effervescence and great flavor, highly drinkable, and a wonderful value. $30
Graham Beck Brut Sparkling Wine South Africa
A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, this sparkler was served at the inauguration of President Obama, it has lovely-light yeasty aromas and creamy complexity on the palate, fresh and finessed. $30
Marques de Gelida Brut Reserva Ecologico 2006
Organic Cava with unique flavor, a faint herbal quality, nice effervescence and great minerality. $32
Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee 2004
With seven years on the yeast this sparkler has deep and toasty aromatics, developed flavors of stone fruit $40
Mansard Brut Champagne France
A blend of three champagne grapes, it benefits from the best of each, elegant with flavors of apple, lemon and chalk, and a finessed effervescence. $50
BRIGHT WHITES & ROSE
Ehrhart Domaine Saint Remy Riesling Herrenweg 2008
Biodynamic wine with ovely pure fruit, on the nose and palate, elegant with characteristic Alsace minerality on the finish, dry, not too sweet. $20 half bottle
Domaine du Pouy Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne 2010
Bright, refreshing, imminently drinkable, with bright acidity and notes of grapefruit and lime. $22
Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde 2010
Crisp, with aromas of white and tropical fruit and white flowers, flavors of citrus, lightly effervescent, nice acidity. $25
Vigneti Pittaro Pinot Grigio 2009
Lightly floral aroma of Acacia blossoms, dry, smooth and full with a nice crisp finish. $25
Picollo Ernesto Gavi di Gavi Rovereto 2009
Light and bright with lively acidity, nutty aromas add complexity to the flavors of citrus. $25
Destinos Cruzados Vino Blanco La Mancha Spain 2010
Light and crisp, but also with some aromatic complexity that makes it a lovely food wine as well as refreshing. $22
Bodegas Balbas Verdejo Rueda Spain 2010
Bright, with prominent fruit and developed minerality, nice complexity and weight in the mouth. $25
Cune Monopole Rioja Blanco Rioja Spain
Bright lemon is balanced by subtle oak and a long elegant finish. $26
Torrentes Inacayal Argentina 2009
Aromatic, with lemon, peach and flowers, flavors of ripe melon with delicate floral notes and bright acidity. $26
Chateau Guiot Rose 2010
Surprisingly dry, fragrant nose, rich fruit balanced by a strong mineral component, pairs beautifully with seafood. $26
Zios Albarino Rias Biaxas Spain 2010
Aromas of tropical white fruit and a hint of floral, flavors of crisp apple are balanced by pronounced minerality. $26
Domaine des Corbillieres Touraine Sauvignon 2009
100% Sauvignon Blanc from low yielding vines, refreshing and bright with ripe citrus notes. $27
Vionta Albarino Rias Biaxas Spain 2010
Bright, lean and crisp with aromas and flavors of apple, nice weight and acidity. $28
Patianna Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino 2009
Organic wine with lovely minerality, flavors of melon and grapefruit and a nice crisp finish. $28
Kingston Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Cariblanco 2009
Softly refreshing with lively fruit, nice weight and a touch of minerality, very drinkable. $28
Fortress Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Light floral aromas are followed by flavors of citrus, peach and melon, a creamy mouth feel and a lingering finish. $28
Morgan Pinot Gris Santa Lucia 2010
Elegant and crisp, with aromas of wild flowers, citrus and spice, flavors of pear and lime, a lush yet dry finish. $30
Ehrhart Domaine Saint Remy Gewurztraminer Vin D’ Alsace 2009
Biodynamic wine, in the Alsace tradition this is not a sweet Gewurtz, rather it is crisp with a light floral essence to its formidable perfume, it has a dry finish and is delightful with food. $32
Rene Mure Pinot Blanc Vin D’ Alsace 2007
Characteristically Alsace, with a lush nose, flavors of green apple and pear, a supple mouth and a crisp finish. $32
Mount Beautiful Riesling Cheviot Hills New Zealand 2009
Aromas of lime tree blossom and honeysuckle, off dry, with flavors of citrus and rose petal, a crisp apple finish. $35
COMPLEX & STRUCTURED WHITES
Domaine de Buissonnes Sancerre Loire Valley 2009
Classic Sancerre, rich aromatics with citrus blossom and minerality, crisp and harmonious on the palate. $20 half bottle
Vinas del Vero La Miranda de Secastilla Granacha Blanca Spain 2009
Toasty aromas of vanilla, creamy mouth, with good body and balance, flavors of apple. $26
Ehrhart Domaine Saint Remy Pinot Auxerrois 2008
Biodynamic wine with abundant, aromatic rich fruit, supple creamy mouth feel and minerality on the finish. $26
Les Chataigniers Sancerre 2009
Aromatic with a lovely perfume of jasmine, lemon zest and pear, nice acidity and minerality create balance. $28
Boudinaud Grange de Rouquette Marsanne/Viognier 2009
Medium bodied with aromas of white peach and citrus rind, flavors of tropical fruit and a nice mineral backbone. $28
Domaine de Nalys Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2010
Elegant, with aromas of citrus and white flowers, delicate on the palate with light minerality and fresh citrus. $30 half bottle
Four Graces Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley 2010
An Oregon Pinot Blanc with a lovely perfume of floral notes and minerality, it has a rich creamy mouth feel and a subtly structured finish, this wine is soft and universally enjoyable. $32
Ehrhart Domaine Saint Remy Pinot Gris Im Berg 2008
Biodynamic wine, this selection has gorgeous ripe fruit, honey and texture with a touch of Alsace minerality that makes it lovely with food, this is my favorite of our Ehrhart wines. $35
Freemark Abbey Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Biodynamically grown, with aromas of Crenshaw melon, pineapple, lychee nut, a hint of grass and floral nuances, flavors of citrus, melon, pineapple, mineral and lemongrass, with a crisp finish. $35
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Tradizionale Montenidoli 2008
Organic wine with lovely complexity, aromas of fruit, roasted nuts and minerals, flavors of orchard fruit and citrus. $38
Jaffurs Cellars Viognier Santa Barbara County 2009
Aromas of peach, pear, white flowers and lively minerality, flavors of citrus, peach and apricot with nice structure. $42
Montenidoli Il Templare Tuscany Italy 2006
Truly unique, with a heady bouquet and golden color, the round, robust fruit is balanced by intense minerality which cleanses the palate, can stand up to rich sauces and bold flavor. $42
Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2009
Biodynamic, with lovely tropical nuances, aromas of pink grapefruit, light acidity, a perfect food wine. $42 ($23 half bottle)
Lionheart Angel’s Share Saralee’s Vineyard, Russian River 2007
Marsanne and Roussanne blend, aromas and flavors of lemon, mineral, pear, kiwi and spice, full, creamy, with a firm core. $45
Darioush Viognier Napa Valley 2010
Gorgeous wine, with aromas of honeysuckle, macadamia and guava, flavors of Asian pear, star fruit and white nectarine are balanced with the bright acidity of green apple, finishing long, with orange zest, clove and toffee. $70
CHARDONNAY
MacRostie Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2008
Aromas of lemon custard and vanilla, flavors of pineapple and key lime, with noticeable oak. $24 half bottle
Foxglove Chardonnay Central Coast 2010
A Varner brothers wine, flavors of tropical fruit and poached pear, medium body and nice minerality. $28
Fess Parker Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2010
Aromas of apple, pear, pineapple and oak, flavors of apple, honey, pear and lemon, with a creamy mouth feel. $30
Morgan Metallico Chardonnay Monterey 2010
Un-oaked with aromas of green apple and pear, flavors of stone fruit, bright and structured, a great food Chardonnay. $30
Qupe Chardonnay Bien Nacido Y Block 2010
A sought after Chardonnay, lean and truly elegant, with flavors of pear, mango and pineapple, a touch of soft oak nicely balances this beautiful wine, another example of Lindquist’s elegant wine making style. $38
Trojak Knier Chardonnay Napa Valley 2009
Local winemakers create a bold and full-bodied Chardonnay in the California style, with lots of butter and oak. $40
Christophe Cordier Pouilly Fuisse 2004
Aromas and flavors of pear, melon and marzipan, soft oak, deep fruit, with lovely balance and a nice long finish. $50
Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros 2010
With an avid following, the Rombauer name is synonymous with big burly wines, full-bodied with aromas and flavors of peach, apple and mango, great structure and noticeable oak. $55
Michel Rey Macon-Vergisson La Roche Burgundy 2007
A distinctive chardonnay with full fruit, noticeable oak, a round mouth, spice and weight, just as it should be. $56
Neely Holly’s Cuvee Chardonnay Spring Ridge Vineyard 2007
A cult wine crafted by Bob Varner, with ripe flavors of stone fruit, its full body is balanced by nice acidity and a touch of minerality on the finish. $57
Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Chardonnay Santa Cruz 2006
Highly acclaimed, with aromas of lemon oil, stone, apple peel and bright mineral, this wine has forward oak that is balanced by noticeable acidity. $60
