Sparkling Wine & Champagne
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VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE |
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101 |
1998 Perrier Jouet, “Fleur
De Champagne”, Epernay …………
Light bodied. Aromas of pineapple, white florals and pear.
WS:92 |
128 |
102 |
1997 Nicolas Feuillatte Brut, Cuvée
Palmes d'Or ………………
Notes of pastry and caramel, lifted by subtle touches of
fennel, star ---anise and lemon peel. WS:95 |
145 |
105 |
1995 Joeseph Perrier, Cuvée Joséphine …………………………
Fragrance of raspberries, scents of peony roses, jasmine,
toasted --- brioche, vanilla, milk toffee and honey. WA & WS: 94 |
148 |
107 |
1996 La Grande Dame, Reims Vintage …...……………………
Dominant floral notes then citrus. WA:95 WS:93 |
150 |
108 |
1995 Dom. Perrignon ……………………………………………….
WS: 92 points / WA: 94 points |
160 |
109 |
1995 Bollinger RD ………………………………………………….
Pinot Noir dominates the blend. A savory, smoky decadent
------------- experience. A dry, oxidative style, with whole-grain bread,
ginger, ---roasted hazelnut and yeast notes lending complexity.
WS:95 |
190 |
110 |
1995 La Grande Dame, Reims Rose ……………………………
Raspberry, strawberry, aromas of gingerbread, dried
fruit, honey. |
230 |
111 |
1995 Salon Le Mesnil ……………………………………………….
Vivid aromas of pineapple, lime, rose petal, honeysuckle.
WS: 96 |
245 |
112 |
1995 Krug Champagne …………………………………………….
Ginger, citrus, candied berry and multigrain bread turn
to honey, ---roasted
almonds and graphite on the palate. WS:98!! |
250 |
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NON-VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE |
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120 |
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Reims …………………………………
One of the world’s favorite Champagnes. Rich, nutty,
and complex. |
65 |
121 |
Krug …………………………………………………………………..
Subtle honey, apricot and citrus flavors that eventually
give way to --- a long finish with hazelnuts at the very end. WS:93 |
190 |
122 |
Krug Rosé …………………………………....................................
Pink-gold shade is almost as seductive as its notes of
wild berries ----and spices. WS:94 |
260 |
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OTHER SPARKLING WINE |
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130 |
CAVA, Francoli, Brut Reserva n/v SP …………………………….
Grapes: Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel·lo, Chardonnay,
and Subirat. |
28 |
131 |
PROSECCO, Adriano Adami n/v IT ……………………………….
Rich, with excellent fruit, scents of yellow apple and
peach. |
28 |
132 |
ROSÉ, Marquis de la Tour, n/v FR ………………………………
Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Syrah and Grenache, bright salmon
pink --with fine bubbles. |
28 |
133 |
BLANC de BLANCS, Brute Dargent (FR) n/v……………………..
100% Chardonnay made in the Champagne tradition. Wow! |
28 |
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Domestic White Wine & Rosé
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CHARDONNAY |
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150 |
Okanogan ’05 WA …………………………………………………...
Located almost at the Canadian border in the town of Oroville. |
17 |
151 |
Panther Creek ’04 WA ………………………………………………
Layers of lemon, pear, honey and anise swirl through
the bouquet ---and palate. |
25 |
152 |
Far Niete, Estate Bottled ’00 ……………………………………….
Renowned for its ability to age gracefully and become more
------------nuanced and elegant with time. Classically structured, both
rich and --velvety on the palate. Aromas of melon, hazelnut, citrus,
fig and -------spice are complimented by toasty notes in the nose. The
palate -------offers a full entry with floral notes that lead through
layers of fruit ------that give structure and complexity. |
78 |
153 |
Kistler, Sonoma Coast, ’04 …………………………………………
WA:96 WS:91 “Floral, honeysuckle, mineral, and buttery
fruit notes. --It also reveals notions of roasted nuts, orange blossoms,
and lemon --oil as well as stunning concentration and definition,” says
Robert ------Parker. |
85 |
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PINOT GRIS |
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156 |
Carabella, ’06 ………………………………………………………..
Abundance of Bartlett pear with a hint of citrus character. |
21 |
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OTHER AMERICAN WHITE |
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160 |
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Potelle, ’06
CA …………………
Very clean exuberant, rich, ripe bouquet of grapefruit, apricot,
----------peach, honeydew and more. Delicious. |
25 |
161 |
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Andrew Rich, Croft Vineyard, ’06
OR ….
Pineapple, guava, passion fruit, citrus and a lil’ gooseberry.
Devine. |
26 |
162 |
PINOT BLANC, Ken Wright, ’06 OR ………………………………
Pinot Blanc is a lighter-colored natural mutation of Pinot
Gris. The ---source for this fruit is a one acre block of Freedom Hill
Vineyard. ------After pressing the juice, it is fermented in one year
old French ---------barrels. The new wine remains in barrel with the
original yeast and ---is not racked until bottling. The wine has a floral/mineral
focus. 200 ---cases are produced. |
27 |
164 |
VIOGNER, Abacela, ’06 OR***……………………………………..
Viognier is the trophy-wife of grapes – fussy,
high-maintenance, but --drop-dead gorgeous. Promising flowers and sweet
honey on the ------nose, it delivers dry elegance and va-va-voom body
on the palate. ----The exotic beauty hides a pretty strong wine. Better
sign a pre-nup. |
26 |
165 |
GEWÜRZTRAMINER, Ash Hollow, ’05
WA ……………………...
Smells like a flower garden, shades of honeysuckle in this dry
white. |
24 |
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White Wine From Europe
Bin
170 |
UGNI BLANC, Domaine de Cassagnoles, ‘06
FR ……………….
Green apples and lime peel, a house favorite. WA: 92 |
18 |
171 |
MELON de BOURGOGNE, Chateâu Malonnière ’05
FR………..
A Matt Kramer pick! Refreshing and quenching. |
18 |
172 |
PINOT GRIGIO, La Rosa, ’04 IT …………………………………..
Flavorful and enticing with rich fruity, crisp tastes of
citrus and pear. |
22 |
173 |
SAUVIGNON BLANC/ SEMILLON, Barons de Rothchild
(Lafite) Bordeaux Blanc, ’06 FR |
23 |
174 |
GEWURZTRAMINER, Trimbach ’04 ALSACE …………………..
Pale yellow-gold color. Expressive aromas of cured meats,
spices ---and lichee. Precise and fairly dry, with good lift to the
flavors of --------candied yellow fruits, marshmallow and violet. |
24 |
175 |
RIESLING, St. Urbans-Hof ’06 GER ………………………………
WS:TOP 100, Not too sweet! A great example of this noble grape. |
24 |
176 |
RIESLING, Selbach, Oster, Spatlese ’05
GER …………………..
A gorgeous, multi-faceted nose of roasted nuts and coffee, vanilla,
---sage, sweet floral perfume, and baked apple. WA: 91 |
31 |
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White Dessert Wine |
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190 |
GEWÜRZTRAMINER, Andrew Rich (Late
Harvest) OR 375ml ..
Andrew Rich, former winemaker for Bonny Doon, says, “Seduction
--in a bottle, give in, you know you want to, just give in.” WS:
92 |
21 |
191 |
BRACHETTO d’ACQUI, Giacomo, “Braida” ’05
IT 375ml……….
This is one of the world’s most delicious and least
known sweet red --wines. Like a red version of Moscato d’Asti,
a frothy, strawberry and --raspberry confection that couldn’t
be any fresher tasting if you ---------picked the fruit right off the
vine. Giacomo Bologna, a pioneer estate --in Piedmont, makes one of
the most accomplished Brachettos in the --region. This one has a garnet-rose
color and an attractive aroma of --strawberry cream. Very sweet to the
taste and very concentrated, it --also has the flavors of strawberry
cream. Super-delicious. |
24 |
192 |
SAUTERNES, Château Bel Air 03 Bordeaux
375ml ………….... |
25 |
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MUSCAT- Late Harvest, Dewey Kelly, ’05
OR …………………..
Dessert wine from Carlton Winemaker Studio. |
28 |
193 |
SAUTERNES, Château d’Yquem, (FR) ’70 ………………………
The necter of the gods!! | 450 |
194 |
SAUTERNES, Château d’Yquem, (FR) ’93 ……………………... |
395 |
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American Red Wine
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OREGON PINOT
NOIR (Willamette Valley) |
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200 |
Pour Wine Bar Cuvée ’01 …………………………………………..
Blended from grapes from outside Silverton with a touch of Rogue
----Valley grapes, this wine aged in barrels for 5 years. The result
is a ---smooth Burgundian style pinot. |
29 |
201 |
Broadley “Willamette Valley” ’06 …………………………………..
This wine combines grapes from some of Oregon's best boutique
-----vineyards, Stoller, Lemelson and, of course, Broadley. |
32 |
202 |
Anam Cara, Nicholas Estate ’04 …………………………………..
Grower raised fruit, picked, crushed and bottled. 674 cases. |
33 |
203 |
Pappas, ’05..…………………………………………………………
Athena Boedecker-Pappas’ personal side-project. My favorite!
(RV) |
34 |
204 |
Hammacher “H,” ’05 ………………………………………………...
One of the stars of the Carlton Winemaker Studios. |
34 |
205 |
Lemelson 6 Vineyards, ’05 …...…………………………………….
Patent money got them started, a blend of some top vineyards. |
35 |
206 |
J Daan ’05 ……………………………………………………………
Andrew Rich’s winemaker steps out on his own with
this lovely. |
36 |
207 |
Chehalem, 3 vineyards, ’06 ………………………………………...
Three Estate Vineyards: Ridgecrest, Stoller and Corral
Creek. |
37 |
208 |
Artisanal, Adam’s Vineyard ’05 …………………………………….
Such a small vineyard, only available at 5 restaurants/shops
in OR. |
38 |
209 |
Beran ’04 ……………………………………………………………..
Bill & Sharon have some of the oldest vineyards in
the valley. |
40 |
210 |
Broadley “Estate” ’06 ………………………………………………..
Bright raspberry and cherry, sweet flavors followed by
wood smoke --and dried herbs. |
42 |
211 |
Winter’s Hill, ’02 …………………………………………………
Aromas include ripe cherry and plum, sweet vanilla and oak, and
-----hints of cinnamon and spice. Very well balanced on the palate.
--------moderate acids, lingering finish. |
42 |
212 |
La Bête, Meredith Mitchell, ’05……………………………………..
This wine is full of fruit, structure and power. La Bête’s
top vineyard --designation. |
43 |
213 |
Panther Creek, Shea ‘03 (Gold medal,
Dallas) …………………..
Lisa Sharon Hall says, “This one rocks.” |
45 |
214 |
Stevenson-Barrie, Freedom Hill, ’03 ………………………………
Panther Creek Winemaker’s personal side-project.
Matt Kramer ------writes that the “03 FH is gorgeous…one
of the standouts of the --------vintage, Very much worth hunting down.” |
48 |
215 |
Boedecker Cellars, Athena ’03 …………………………………….
The feminine version from this husband/wife wonder team. |
48 |
216 |
Cost Vineyards, ’04 …………………………………………………
Winner of the 05 Rosies, best packaging design. Bold! |
49 |
217 |
Panther Creek, Nysa, ’00 …………………………………………..
Nysa, Its terroir produces a very “Burgundian” Pinot,
WS:90. |
50 |
218 |
EIEIO, Stremer ’05 …………………………………………………..
Jay McDonald made a wine… |
51 |
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American Red Wine, Continued
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OREGON PINOT
NOIR (Willamette Valley) -Continued- |
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219 |
Artisanal, Adam’s Vineyard, Reserve ’05 …………………………
The best grapes from the best barrels. Damn special. |
52 |
220 |
Brick House, Ribbon Ridge ’06 ……………………………………
WS:91, black cherries & currants with hints of savory
Asian spices. |
53 |
221 |
Broadley, Claudia’s Choice ’03 …………………………………….
First Oregon wine to make WS Top 100 (1994). |
55 |
222 |
Road’s End (K.Wright, winemaker) ’04 ……………………………
Dave Groter’s dream of making a Ken Wright blend.
Nice and deep. |
60 |
223 |
Black Cap ’04 ………………………………………………………..
Jason Lett, Papa Pinot’s son makes this robust pinot
that is quickly --reaching cult status. |
64 |
224 |
Panther Creek “Red Hills” ’00 ……………………………………...
With black cherries, earth and vanilla on the nose, and dark
red -------fruits, earth brown sugar and forest floor on the tongue,
this big dark --rich wine has great power and complexity. Made from
Archery ---------Summit grapes. Only 200 cases produced. |
74 |
225 |
Domaine Serene, Evenstadt Reserve ’04 ………………………...
California style, heavy red fruit. |
75 |
226 |
Bergström, Bergström Vineyards ’05 ……………………………...
Dr. Josh Bergström proves once again his wines are tops.
WS:93 |
90 |
227 |
Archery Summit, Dundee Hills ‘04 …………………………………
California comes to Oregon. Huge. |
95 |
228 |
Beaux Frères Vineyard, ’05 ………………………………………...
WS Top 100, Mike Etzel, great winemaker. |
120 |
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CALIFORNIA PINOT
NOIR |
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250 |
Sea Smoke, Southing, ’05 ………………………………………….
A cult wine for a reason. This is a full-bodied powerful
pinot ------------reveals striking elegance, purity, and seamlessness.
Deep --------------extraction & intensity of flavor, WS:90 WA:90+ |
70 |
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