Chianti          renzo masi          tuscany               6.00  &  25.00                   

we have had the good fortune to sample a lot of Chianti through the years & this is our & our staff’s favorite bottle in this price range.  smooth & with a touch of fruitiness.

Chianti Classico          castello d’albola        chianti               --  &  30.00                

hands down the most popular wine for the past 13 years.  yes 13 years & still the king.

Pinot Noir          five rivers          central coast               6.00  &  25.00        

this is a lighter style of Pinot Noir.  very agreeable.  not too powerful or complex.  rather beautiful in its simplicity.  this wine appeals to those who like it easy & understated.

 

Pinot Noir          acacia          carneros               --  & 32.00              

this is a bigger style of Pinot Noir.  the beginning is big, juicy & has that familiar Pinot Noir ending. Very smooth from beginning to finish.

Merlot          esser          california               6.00  &  25.00      

elegant & well balanced with finesse.  no wacky flavors rolling around.  just a warm well proportioned wine with all the flavors you are expecting in exactly the right places.

Sangiovese/Cabernet        erta e china        tuscany               7.00  & 29.00

full-bodied, velvety & slightly thick.  ½ Sangiovese & ½ Cabernet grapes.  starts out bold yet shows off a really nice lasting finish.  It’s really got a nice zing to it.

(air-ta e key-na)   *a children’s game in Italy, from the top of the mountain all the way down to China*

montepulciano          arche          abruzzo               5.50  &  23.00       

arche displays broad, bright character with a really nice aroma. It has a ripe red fruit flavor and the tannins are relaxed. I like the fact that it does not have that pucker effect.

Nero D’avola          villa pozzi          sicily               6.50  &  27.00         

the great grape of the island of Sicily is the Nero D’Avola.  Is is much like a Syrah in its depth & body.  Sicily has a hot arid climate which creates fat, juicy red grapes.

sultry red          hey mambo          yakima valley               6.00  &  25.00         

this is that big, powerful red wine that no one has heard of.  not yet at least.  this is like one of those top dollar blends I could never afford, but always wanted to try.  the ensemble features Syrah, Barbera, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah & Malbec.

Sangiovese         il bastardo          firenze               6.00  &  25.00        

Il Bastardo is a big old gal.  she has a long, smooth finish not often found in a wine this affordable.  none of that cheek puckering tartness, thank goodness.  warm tummy feel.

Cabernet Sauvignon           clos robert         north coast               6.50  &  27.00        

Clos Robert reminds you of the big powerful expensive Cabs of California, yet not so overpowering.  juicy fruity there is no cruel bitter mouthy kind of finish.

pinot grigio          della scala          venezie               6.00  &  25.00                   

if you are looking for a light, clean wine to go with dinner this is perfect.  simple & traditional.  the body & flavors are exactly what is expected from a Pinot Grigio.

Pinot blanc          kenwood          california              5.50  &  23.00        

this is a great wine for those who are undecided.  not too sweet yet not too dry.  it pulls together a warm fruitiness in the beginning & then ends with a nice warm finish.

 

chardonnay          bohemian highway         california               5.50  &  23.00              

for the price this wine rocks.  so much personality % flavor that we fell in love.  with so many Chardonnays on the market it’s nice to find one that offers so much for a modest charge.

chardonnay          toasted head          dunnigan hills               7.00  &  29.00      

exciting & flavorful.  a complex Chardonnay with a rich lingering finish.  exceptional.  toasted head is always the one we open when we sit down with new friends.

sauvignon blanc        new harbor        marlborough               6.50  &  27.00

this is not your mother’s Sauv Blanc.  I don’t know how to describe it, it’s big & fruity.  really different.  summer picnic; that is always my first thought.  warm grass under bare feet, hokey I know, but that’s what comes to mind.

pinot gris          j vineyards          california               7.00  &  29.00       

i have been looking for a Pinot Gris that is not overly perfume-y or flower-y. a Pinot Gris that has some personality and strength. This is a popular wine with the staff.

symphony          obsession          california               5.50  &  23.00         

the great grape of the island of Sicily is the Nero D’Avola.  Is is much like a Syrah in its depth & body.  Sicily has a hot arid climate which creates fat, juicy red grapes.

white zinfandel          maddalena          paso robles               5.00  & 21.00        

made in a fruit forward, fresh style.  it has a subtle sweetness that is never overpowering.  very refreshing with a clean finish.