White Wines

Borgo Magredo Pinot Grigio 2006, Italy

Medium bodied, with a nose of green apple, stones, and watermelon rind, giving way to carmalized sugar and American Oak notes. Fruity and slightly dry, with a lingering finish. Flavors of apple and mineral, with a lime finish. 7 and 25

Cautivo Rioja Blanco, 2006 Spain

Medium Bodied with scents of grilled pineapple, coconut, and oak. The wine is quite dry, with tastes of pineapple and banana. 25

Dalton Canaan 2006, Israel

Medium to full-bodied, it features a nose of apples, pear, and tropical fruits. A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, & 10 % Riesling, with a soft and clean finish. 7 and 23

Domaine Schlumberger Riesling Princes Abbes 2005, France

Light to medium bodied, with a nose of apple and melon. Elegant and dry with good acidity. Features flavors of peach and mineral. Finishes dry and slightly sweet. 90 points, Wine Spectator 8 & 26

Ehrhardt Chenin Blanc 2005, California

Sweet, floral and tropical fruit notes on the nose. Light bodied, soft, and elegant, with pear and canteloupe flavors. Good acidity and a clean finish. 7 and 23

Hillcrest Chardonnay 2006, California

Light to Medium Bodied, with a creamy mouth feel and a touch of oak. Very elegant with a fruit salad intensity on the palette. 7 and 23

Luli Chardonnay 2007, California

Nose of white peach and wild flowers, with a medium body style. Tastes of mineral and white peach, with a pear undertone. Good acidity balance, with a slightly dry finish. 32

Mapema Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Argentina

Medium bodied with a nose of wildflowers and mineral. Flavors consist of lemon, giving way to melon, with a slightly sweet, but dry finish. 7 and 23

Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc 2006, France

Medium-to-full bodied with a nose of lime and American Oak. Elegant flavors of citrus, apple, and wild flowers finish dry, with an airy lingering finish. 87 Points Wine Spectator. 25

Rosenblum Cote de Bone Blanc 2006, California

Mango and vanilla dominated nose, with hints of grapefruit. Medium bodied with flavors of kiwi, melon, and banana. Slightly sweet, lingering finish. Excellent. 7 and 23

Silver Creek White Zinfandel 2006, California

Light bodied, with a nose of tangerine. Elegant, with flavors of apricot and tangerine on the palette. Refreshing and not overly sweet as most White Zinfandels. 6 & 20.

Valckenberg Gewurztraminer 2006, Germany

This medium bodied wine has a nose of wildflower, orange peel, and sunscreen. Slightly sweet with notes of honeysuckle, melon, and tropical fruit. 7 and 23

Villa Matilda Falanghina 2005, Italy

Light bodied with a nose of pineapple and sweet tropical fruit. Features flavors of pineapple and pear, with good acidity and a dry finish. Most of the vines used to grow Falanghina grapes were planted in ancient Greek times and are some of the oldest known. With every sip, you are tasting history! 28

Red Wines

Altos de Luzon 2005, Spain

Medium to full bodied, with an elegant nose of vanilla, cherry jam, and mocha undertones. Tastes of blackberries and spice, with a short, clean finish. 89 points Wine Spectator. 8 and 28

Dog Ridge DV7 Shiraz 2003, Australia

Full bodied with notes of spice, espresso, cherries, and plum. Features just a hint of oak on the nose to round the wine out. Winner of the Sydney International Wine Competition for 2006 and consistently ranked 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator. 32

House of Rocland Shiraz 2006, Australia

Sweet nose of dried cherry and cranberry, giving way to scents of nutmeg and cinnamon. Flavors of cranberry with spice, and a slightly blueberry note. Dry finish and 88 points in Wine Spectator. 8 and 32

Museum Real Reserva 2003, Spain

Amazing scents of cedar and plum, with earthy undertones. Medium to full bodied with flavors of raspberry and smoke. Finished dry. Limited edition import. 40

Owl Ridge Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California

Medium to full bodied, with cedar and anise accents on the nose. Dry lingering finish, with hints of pepper, spice, and cranberries on the palette. 8 and 30

Red Pin RougEpoch 2003, California

Red blend made from Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Carignane, and Gewurztraminer. Bright cherry notes on the nose, with undertones of blueberry and blackberry. Medium bodied with flavors of blueberry and candied plum, with a pleasant, lingering finish. 8 & 30

Stagecoach "Miner" Merlot 2004, California

Medium bodied, very elegant and balanced, with a nose of blueberry, toasted banana, and sweet cream. Tastes of black cherry and blueberry, with a hint of white pepper. Tart, lingering finish. 45

Swanson Oakville Merlot, 2004 California

Medium bodied with an elegant nose of pepper, herbs, and spices, which gives way to bright plum and cherry notes, with a hint of vanilla. On the palette, flavors of black cherry and blackberry dominate, with a hint of smoke and espresso. 94 points, Wine and Spirits 2007. 8 and 33

Taurino Salice Salentino 2003, Italy

Sweet black cherry flavor, with a hint of fig in the nose. Light to medium body, its great with steak or as a sipping wine. 7 and 26

Vincent Girardin Emotions de Terroirs Pinot Noir 2005, France

Beautiful nose of chocolate covered cherries. Medium-bodied, with flavors of dry cherries & candied plum. Dry, lingering finish. 36

Willowbrook "Country Series" Pinot Noir, California

Limited edition Pinot from northern, California. Medium-bodied with a nose of strawberry, sweet cherry and cedar. Tastes of cherry cola, tea leaves, and has a spicy finish. 8 & 26

Sparkling Wines

No. 1 Family Estates "Cuvee No. 1" NV, New Zealand

100% Chardonnay based sparkling wine. Nose of honey and tropical fruits. Very dry & elegant, with nice acidity and hints of honey & citrus fruit. Stands up beside the best Brut Champagnes in its class. 2007 Gold Medal Winner, International Wine & Spirits Competition. 50

Pol Roger Brut Champagne 1998, France

Pinot-dominated blend, with peach, citrus, and floral notes. 92 points, Wine Spectator. 125

Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime 1999, France

Composed of equal parts chardonnay and pinot noir, this champagne features a nose of peach, with hints of creme brulee. Vanilla flavors give way to crisp citrus flavors. Pairs very well with seafood or poultry. 90

Private Reserve

Baroja Cautivo Rioja Gran Reserva 1998, Spain

Full-Bodied, with a nose of cedar and dark berries, with hints of vanilla, clove, and aged meat. Vanilla-tinged strawberry flavor, with a smoky, velvety finish. Aged to drink now. 90 Points IWC. 50

Don Raffaele Merlot 2004, California

Full-bodied with a dark purple color. Nose of coffee and vanilla pipe tobacco, with flavors of dark cherry and peppery overtones. Long, silky finish. 60

Jermann Pinot Grigio 2006, Italy

Medium bodied and bursting with toasted banana and mineral on the nose. The taste is fruit forward, with a good acidity balance and slightly sweet. Features tastes of apricot, apple, and lemon zest. It is quite simply the best pinot Grigio I have ever sampled and worth every penny! 87 Points Wine Spectator. 60

Michael-Scott Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, California

Organically farmed for three generations, this wine is medium-bodied, with aromas of mint, plumb, and blackberry. Tastes of cherry and rasins, with a smoothe, lingering finish. Less than an entire case left in the state. 60

Morazzano Rosso Re 2003, Italy

Full-Bodied, with a nose of earth, smoke, and cherry cognac. Must be decanted for 30 minutes to bring out the tastes of dried cherries, cranberries, earth, and toasted almonds. "Re", (translated: "King") is the flagship of the Morazzano family of wines. 120

Owl Ridge Brigden Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, California

Full-bodied with a dark purple color. Nose of coffee and vanilla pipe tobacco, with flavors of dark cherry and peppery overtones. Long, silky finish. 70

Soos Creek Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Washington State

Full Body Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 5% Cabernet Franc. Nose of herb, spice, and black fruits. Tastes of blackberry, fig, and has a lingering, dry finish. Only a few bottles of this vintage available. 50