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360s (Flights) 3

WINES OF DISTINCTION BY THE GLASS 4

WINES BY THE GLASS

Champagne and Sparkling 5

White 5,6

Red 7,8

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS 9

CLASSIC COCKTAILS 10



WINES BY

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Champagne and Sparkling 11-13

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Riesling 14-16

Gruner Veltliner 16

Gewurztraminer 16

Sauvignon Blanc 17,18

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris 18

Rhone and Rhone Style 19-21

Chardonnay

Domestic 22-26

International 27-32

Other Whites 33,34

ROSE 35



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RED

Pinot Noir

Domestic 36-45

International 46-51

Merlot 52,53

Shiraz 54

Syrah 55,56

Zinfandel 57

Malbec 58

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Based Blends 59-69

Other Red Blends 70-72

Other Varietal Reds 72



Spanish Reds 73,74

Italian Reds

Amarone 75

Barbaresco 76

Barolo 77-79

Brunello di Montalcino 80,81

Chianti/Chianti Classico 81

Super Tuscans 82-84

Other Italian 85

French Reds

Bordeaux 86-91

Rhone Valley 92-104

Other French 104

HALF BOTTLES

White 105,106

Red 107,108

LARGE FORMAT 109-111

DESSERT WINES 112,113

BEER 114



PREMIUM SPIRITS 115-117

LIQUOR 360s (Flights) 118

360 FLIGHTS

360 Bistro is proud to offer a selection of six wine flights. The wines are poured in 3 oz. portions anddisplayed on our special 360 board.

Sparkling Wines 23

La Marca Prosecco DOC, Italy

Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs, California

Domaine Carneros by Taittinger “Le Rêve,” California

Alternative Whites 17

Don Olegario Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain

Chateau de Valmer Vouvray, France

Fueddo Maccari Grillo, Italy

Chardonnay 20

Duckhorn "Migration", Russian River Valley

Mer Soleil “Silver’, California

Domaine de la Collonge Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy

Alternative Reds 23

Pasqual Toso, Malbec, Argentina

Mocali Rosso di Montalcino, Italy



Marquee “Signature” Shiraz, Australia

Pinot Noir 21

Meiomi by Belle Glos, California

Roco, Oregon

Au Bon Climat, California

Bold Reds 21

Kiona Cabernet, Washington State

Domaine Durieu “Plan de Dieu”Cotes du Rhone, France

Descendientes de J. Palacios “Petalos”, Spain

Our Finest Ports 29

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny



The Premier 360 30

A sampling of our finest wines available currently by the glass // 2oz pour.

Belle Glos “Clark and Telephone” Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, CA 2011

Domaine St. Prefert Chateauneuf-du-Pape , Rhone Valley, France 2008

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2010



WINES OF DISTINCTION BY THE GLASS

These wines change frequently, and offer a chance to taste wines not normally served by the glass in

Nashville. ***Please note: These wines are not available for 1/2 bottle nights***

They are offered in 3oz. tastings pours, or the more traditional 6oz. glass.

If there is a wine on the list offered by the bottle only, and you would like to buy a glass for 25% of the

bottle cost, please ask! We will do our best to accommodate your request, however, please understand it

may not always be possible.

WHITE 3oz. 6oz.

Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc // Russian River Valley, California 2011 10 20

The aroma is floral and mouthwatering, layered with ripe melon, peach and subtle mineral highlights. In

the mouth, it is rich and seamlessly well balanced, kicking in a hint of grapefruit, cirrus and pear on the

lingering finish.

Domaine Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2009 15

30

Floral, white peach and smoky pear aromas, bit of minerality in the center, oak is nicely integrated.



RED

Belle Glos “Clark and Telephone” Pinot Noir // Santa Maria Valley, CA 2011 11

22

Very dense and superconcentrated, this offers an impressive mix of dense blackberry, raspberry andhuckleberry, holding its focus and maintaining its supple texture.

Domaine St. Prefert Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Rhone Valley, France 2009 15 30

Racy acidity runs underneath, allowing the gorgeous raspberry, cassis and cherry fruit to fan out nicely,

while extra red licorice and floral notes chime in on the finish. Balanced and pure. 92 WS.

Caymus Cabernet Sauvognon // Napa Valley, California 2010 20

40

Homes in on pure currant and blackberry fruit, veering briefly toward cedar and tobacco. Young, but

showing nice fruit already. 92 WS.



BY THE GLASS

CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING

Glass Bottle

Prosecco, La Marca, Extra Dry // Italy NV 9

36

Baked apple, sour lemon and grapefruit, with a lightly creamy mineral texture. 90 WS.

Brut Blanc de Noirs, Domaine Chandon // California NV 12 48

Elegant and lively, pale red in color, with floral red fruits and vanilla aromas, nicely layered, crisp citrus,

spice and cream flavors. 88 WS.

Brut Blanc de Blanc, Domaine Carneros “Le Reve” by Taittinger // 20

80

California 2005

Luxurious and complex, blending an opulent texture with lively acidity. Bold aromas of brioche, almondand lemon curd lead to layered flavors of Asian pear and cinnamon spice. 92 WS.

BY THE GLASS

WHITE Glass

Bottle

Riesling Kabinett, Von Schleinitz "Weissenberg" // Mosel, Germany 2009 13 52



Elegant, yet well-structured, with aromas and flavors of white peach, nectarines, and grapefruit,

with wet slate minerality adding to the clean, vibrant finish! Delicious!

Conundrum // California 2011 12 48

Bursting with fragrant honeysuckle and jasmine, with ripe melon, peach, nectarine and

honeycomb grace notes. Intensely flavored, with a refreshing acidity.

Vouvray, Chateau de Valmer // Loire Valley, France 2011 9

36

Bright passion fruit and green apple aroma, with just a touch of mineral. In the mouth the wine is

full and a little sweet, but brilliant with apple, citrus, and a steely hint of mineral on the finish.

Pinot Grigio, Maso Canali // Trentino, Italy 2011 9

36

Golden in color with a full, ripe palate. Lemon, apple, and floral notes. Delicious!

Pinot Gris, Domaine Schlumberger “Les Princes Abbes” // Alsace, FR 13

52

Hints of smoke, lemon curd and fresh forest floor add layers of complexity to the flavors of whitepeach, pink grapefruit and spiced orange peel in this elegant, well-cut white, which offers fine focus

and a silky texture, with a tangy, mouthwatering finish. 91 WS.

Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven // Marlborough, New Zealand, 2011 11 44

A simple wine with great character, showing stunning tropical fruit and grassy aromas, allfocused

with a razor's edge of zippiness, leading to a clean, mouthwatering finish! A true expression of the

wonderful sauvignon blancs from the island of Marlborough in New Zealand!

Sancerre, Hubert Brochard // Loire Valley, France 2010 14 56



Fresh and crisp on the palate, with pear, peach and apple notes frolicking about, this is

quintessential Sancerre. Add vibrant acidity, great length and a pleasant dose of minerality to the

mix, and you've got a wine that does the region proud. Sauvignon Blanc.

Gewurztraminer, Domaine Emile Beyer “Tradition” // Alsace, France 2011 13 52

Floral spicy and fruity notes, a generous, ample and fresh bouche.

Albariño, Don Olegario // Rias Baixas, Spain 2010 12 48

Striling flavors of ripe peach, pink grapefruit, wet stone and smoke, Fresh, clean finish, delicious!

Rosé, Yves Cuilleron “Sybel” // Rhone Valley, France 2011 11

44

A meal-table rosé with a lush nose of tart red fruit and appealingly fresh and tender character onthe palate, with engaging fruit and citrussy notes.

Grillo, Fuedo Maccari // Italy 2011 12 48

Kidnaps the nose with intense sensations of flower perfectly mixed to a fruity timbre of citrus and peach, with hints of grass and sweet almonds.

Chardonnay, McWilliams // South Eastern Australia 2010 7 28

A medium-bodied fruit driven Chardonnay with tropical fruit and vanilla flavors, and a crisp

finish.

Chardonnay, Butternut // California 2011 14 56

Aromas of peach, hazelnut and spiced candied apple. Round, creamy notes of fig, butterscotch and sweet oak. As the name implies, this is a wine for those seeking a buttery Chardonnay!

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil "Silver" // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2010 14 56

Mineral-driven nose with citrus shining through. Cement tank fermentation and aging bring out



aromas remindful of the first rain of the season or a wet rock. Soft and round entry with a mid-palatethat reveals ripe fruits such as lemons, gooseberry and grapefruit.

Pouilly-Fuisse, Domaine de la Collonge // Burgundy, France 2010 15 60

This charming Chardonnay from the Maconnaise in Southern Burgundy offers generous aromasand flavors of ripe mountain apples and lemon pie, with a pinpoint minerality to clean the smooth

finish.

From a small 22 acre, family-owned Estate, and one of our favorites

Chardonnay, Duckhorn "Migration" // Russian River Valley, CA 2010 16 64

Full-bodied and intense, this is a touch raw in texture, with ripe pear, spice, apple and white

peach flavors.



BY THE GLASS

RED

Pinot Noir, Meiomi by Belle Glos // Central Coast, California 2011 14

56

Flavors of bright cherry, cola, dried leaves undertoned with vanilla, leather and high style oak.

92 WS.

Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat // Santa Barbara County, California 2010 14 56

This aromatic wine has aromas of clove and coriander, with undertones of strawberries. The oakgives this wine subtle notes of lees and earthiness. The flavors of this full-bodied Pinot Noir are

predominantly wild strawberries and sour cherries. The finish has a wonderful balance of tannin and acid with the fruit flavors.

Pinot Noir, Roco // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009 18 72

Offers up notes of cedar, spice box, rose petal, cherry, and raspberry. Velvety-textured, sweetly-fruited, and well-balanced, this crowd-pleaser can be approached now. 91 WA.

Cotes du Rhone Villages, Domaine Durieu “Plan de Dieu” // 13 52

Rhone Valley, France 2010

This Plan de Dieu is characteristic from this appellation, a fond and greedy wine, spicy with a fewnotes of scrubland and slightly jammy fruits. It is a wine with spirit, and a great value.

Mencia, “Petalos” by Descendientes de J. Palacios // Bierzo, Spain 2010 15 60



This plush red delivers black cherry, licorice, mineral and smoke flavors. Harmonious andfocused, supported by well-integrated tannins and firm acidity. 91 WS.

Merlot, Red Rock “Reserve” // California 2010 9 36

Lush concentrations of black cherry, plum and boysenberry are complemented by soft, roundedtannins.

Marquee “Signature” // McLaren Vale, Australia 2007 13 52

A ripe, fleshy style, but not heavy at all, with rich currant, plum and blueberry fruit that sails overa bed of fine tannins and picks up licorice, smoke and meat notes on the long finish. 91 WS.

Zinfandel, Seghesio // Sonoma County, California 2011 14 56

This beauty is jammed with pepper & licorice, plus notes of black raspberry, sage, & smoke.

Malbec, Pascual Toso, Barancas Vineyards // Mendoza, Argentina 2010 14 56

Spice, cedar and underbrush notes accent the jammy dark cherry and plum notes, as light tanninsadd grip to the dark finish. 89 WA.

Rosso di Montalcino, Mocali // Tuscany, Italy 2006 15 60

Mocali’s 2008 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the more generous, ripe Rossos in this vintage. Red cherries, herbs and sweet spices emerge from this pleasing mid-weight offering. 88 WA.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Kiona // Washington State 2004 15 60

This multifaceted, raffish Cabernet, though not all from the estate vineyard, has Red Mountain’s signature structure, nicely balanced by aromas and flavors of cassis, violets, plum, and smoke.



Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini // Sonoma County, California 2010 9 36

Aromas and flavors of red cherry, blackberry and sage with an underlying dry creek dustiness.

Cabernet Sauvignon blend, Three Saints “67” // 14 56

Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara County, California 2007

“67” displays extraordinarily complex aromas of cassis, pipe tobacco, sandalwood and wild boar brush. On the palate, the wine is exuberant, with fresh cassis, blackberry and cocoa tones. The

integrated fruit is framed by fine-grained tannins and rewards you with a clean finish.



SPECIAL COCKTAILS

Dark & Stormy 10

Gosling's Black Seal Rum, Gosling's Ginger Beer, Lemon

Sparkling Plum 12

Hoshi Plum Wine, Prosecco, Lime Wheel

The Rich and Sexy 12

Grey Goose L'Orange, Limoncello, Elderflower Liqueur, PAMA, Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

Tequila Kisses 12

Patron XO, Frangelico, Housemade Vanilla Gelato, Cream, Coffee Beans

Tres Leches Milk Shake on the Rocks 12

Malibu Rum, Tres Leches Liqueur, Caramel Drizzle, Splash of Biscotti

Chocolate Coconut Martini 12

360 Chocolate Vodka, Creme de Cacao dark, Cream of Coconut, Cream, Shaved

Coconut, Chocolate Syrup



Apple Fruit Cocktail 14

Apple Pie Liqueur, Dimmi Liqueur, Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, Grapefruit Bitters, Apple

Cinnamon Garnish

Pumpkin Martini 14

Vanilla Vodka, Pumpkin Liqueur, Kahlua, Butterscotch Liqueur, Cream, Nutmeg

Lychee Cocktail 14

Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Lychee Puree, Lychee Fruit,

Fresh Lime Juice

Strawberry Margarita 15

El Jimador Tequila, Fresh Muddled Strawberries, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

Skinny Margarita 15

Tyku Citrus Liqueur, Herradura Silver Tequila, Agave Nectar, Squeeze of Lemon, Twist

The Ultimate Martini 15

Ultimate Vodka, Bleu Cheese Olives



Classic Cocktails

Pimm’s Cup 10

Pimm’s liqueur, Soda, Lemon, Lime, Cucumber

French 75 12

Tanqueray Gin, Sugar, Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, Lemon Twist

Aviation 12

No. 209 Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Creme De Violette, Lemon Juice

Old Fashioned 12

Makers Mark, Muddled Cherries and Oranges,Bitters

Sidecar 15

Christian Brothers Brandy, Agavero, Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, Candied Lemon/Orange Zest



Sazerac 15

Sazerac Rye, Pernod, Bitters, Sugar, Lemon Twist

Negroni 15

Plymouth Gin, Campari, Antica Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Orange Slice

Classic Manhattan 15

Woodford Reserve, Antica Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Cherries




375ml

Duval-Leroy Sec Rose Champagne // France NV 70

Off-dry rosé, full of cherry, berry, spice and pastry flavors married to a fine mousse.

Taittinger Brut Rose Champagne “Cuvee Prestige” // France NV 70

A beautiful wine best enjoyed as an aperitif. Sweet, perfumed fruit emerges from this crisp, layered Champagne.

Saint-Chamant Brut Champagne // Epernay, France 1999 89

Beautiful body, wonderful citrus, touch of oak, long, lingering finish! Magic in a glass!

Krug Brut Champagne, Grand Cuvee // France NV

150

A smoky, intense wine, with layer upon layer of coffee, roasted nut, golden piecrust, ripe apple,

honey and spice flavors. 95 WS.

750ml



DeBortoli Emeri Pink Moscato // Southeastern Australia NV 30

Lightly sweet and refreshing with pretty lychee nut, pear, and spice flavors. 87 WS

Treveri Brut Blanc de Blanc // Columbia Valley, Oregon NV 40

Bright and stylish, this lively wine offers toasty, floral pear and spice flavors on a refined frame,

lingering nicely on the mouthwatering finish. 91 WS.

Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau "Petillant" Vouvray Demi-Sec // France NV 60

Off-dry, showing breezy apple, melon, pineapple and mint notes, with an open, soft finish.

Duval-Leroy Brut Champagne // France, NV 75

An elegant wine, with a delicate grain and subtle, citrusy acidity. Offers flavors of yellow apple,

clementine and licorice snap, with hints of marzipan and coconut and a fresh, creamy finish. 92 WS.

Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta “Cuvee Prestige” // Lombardia, Italy NV 80

Clean and delicate on the nose, full-bodied and toasty on the palate. This wine is very smooth, creamy,and elegant with a touch of vanilla and hazelnut on the finish.

Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale Brut Champagne // France NV 90

Elegant, with delicate acidity framing subtle notes of white peach, fresh flowers, dried pineapple and biscuit. Very refined in texture, with a lingering, spiced finish. 92 WS.

Jacques Copinet Brut Rose Champagne // France NV 90

Pink salmon color. Very floral, with fresh notes of wild strawberry and citrus. Fruity and delicate with a supple mélange of red berries, cinnamon and citrus. Long, zesty red fruit finish. From '99, '00, and '01 vintages.



Argyle Blanc de Blancs Knudsen Vineyard “Julia Lee’s Block” // 95

Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008

Crisp, focused, delicate and distinctive, with tobacco-accented citrus and passion fruit flavors, hinting attomato leaf as the finish lingers enticingly. Finishes with persistence and elegance. 92 WS.

Argyle "Extended Tirage" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 1999 140

Elegant, with very fine bubbles and complex spice, coffee, pear and toast aromas and flavors. 95 WS.

Argyle “Extended Tirage” // Willamette valley, Oregon 2002 150

The definition of finesse, with a succulent, complex mouthful of lemon peel, oatmeal and subtle pear and apple flavors that soar through the elegant finish. The fine bead creates an almost creamy feel.

Offers freshness and a sense of majesty. 96 WS.

Bollinger "Special Cuvee" Champagne // France NV 140 A rich, smoky Champagne, with hints of marzipan and fennel seed accenting honeyedmalt, bread dough, baked apple and gingersnap flavors. It's all focused by intense acidity, which

meshes beautifully into the layers of flavor and refined texture, with a lingering finish. 94 WS.

Henri Giraud “Espirit” Brut Rose Champagne // France NV 140

Scents of oak and sweet spices augment cherry and strawberry notes in this rich, opulent rosé. Though firmly structured, this is open and accessible, with a creamy intensity and a crisp, lingering finish. A

vinous style for food. 92 WA.

H. Billiot et Fils Brut Grand Cru Champagne // France 2004 150

A powerful, intense wine layered with expressive red berries, mint, licorice and crushed flowers, all of which are wrapped around an intense, mineral-driven frame. 93 WA.



Henri Giraud “Hommage a Francois Hambert” Brut Grand Cru Champagne // France NV 160

Languid and supple, with lemon, apple and mineral aromas and flavors all tightly knit. Picks up vanilla and toast on the long finish. Shows lovely harmony. 91 WS.

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Champagne // France NV 170

Bright and elegant, this offers appealing flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry and orange peel that show hints of toasted raisin bread, anise and sweet smoke. Offers a beautiful texture, with a long, mouthwatering finish. 92 WS.

Billecart-Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne // France NV 180

Elegant, small bubbles dance in the glass with pretty floral, stone fruits, and spice, all gracefully balanced from this 100% Chardonnay blend. 89 RP

Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Cuvee Palmes d'Or // France 1998 200

The open, inviting bouquet leads to an expressive, generous core of fruit with pretty notes of earlytertiary character that add complexity. Brioche, hazelnuts, dried pears and dried apricots linger on a long, beautifully articulated finish. 90 WA. 90 WS.


275

A smoky, intense wine, with layer upon layer of coffee, roasted nut, golden piecrust, ripe apple,honey and spice flavors. 95 WS.

Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé Champagne Cuvee Palmes d'Or // France 2002 340

Nicely structured with pure pinot noir, showing red berry and floral aromas, with a seemlessfinish.

One of our select favorite rosé champagnes tasted recently! 91 WS



Krug Brut Champagne // France 1995 425

A very youthful '95. Delicate. Intense aromas of ginger, citrus, candied berry and multigrainbread turn to honey, roasted almonds and graphite on the palate. It's all underscored by a precise

structure and creamy texture. Its structure keeps it persistent through the long finish. A picture ofprecision and intensity. 98 WS.

Moet Chandon Dom Perignon Rosé Champagne // France 1996 575

Sweet, expansive and generous, the wine blossoms on the palate with extraordinary grace aslayers of silky, perfumed fruit open up in the glass. 97 WA.

Krug Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil // France 1998 1300

A minerally vein and finely tuned acidity structure this elegant 1998, with expressive notes oforchard blossom, hazelnut, dried apricot, pastry, lemon cream and crystallized pineapple sitting on atexture of finely spun silk. Features a long, mouthwatering finish. 97 WS.



RIESLING



Austria

Loimer Qualitätswein Trocken Kamptal // Niederösterreich, Austria 2007

44

A crisp, focused Riesling, with apple, citrus and kiwifruit flavors. The powerful, mineral-filledfinish gives this extra lift. 90 WS.

Stadt Krems Qualitätswein Trocken Kremstal Steinterrassen // Wachau, Austria 2008 65

Very fresh and crisp, with lots of mineral, apple and citrus flavors that are backed up by plenty offresh acidity. 89 WS.

France

Ostertag Heissenberg // Alsace, France 2007 75

This dry, creamy Riesling displays spiced flavors of grapefruit sorbet, lychee, honeysuckle andfresh squeezed orange juice. There's an underlying energy, in part from the nervy acidity, but this is

so seamless you don't even notice the intensity at first. Delicious, with a lingering, mineral-tingedfinish. 94 WS.

Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg // Alsace, France 2004 99

Lilies, mint, and black currant in the nose, leading to refined and subtly-sweet, chalky finish withhints of refreshing lemon.

Zind-Humbrecht, Heimbourg // Alsace, France 2010 120

A rich, dry white, with the luxurious, tactile texture of raw silk, this offers a spicy mineral baseand layered flavors of green melon, pink grapefruit zest, honey, fleur de sel and macerated peach,all structured by firm, mouthwatering acidity. 93 WS.



Zind-Humbrecht, Brand // Alsace, France 2007 140

Smells gorgeously of iris, lily-of-the-valley, linden, white peach, and grapefruit. Plush and

tenderly palate-saturating, dry-tasting at 10 grams residual sugar, its hints of tart and bitter redcurrant, grapefruit rind, peach pit, hazelnut, and sage offer dynamic counterpoint with its generosity offruit and texture, persisting with uncanny tenacity, clarity, lift, and energy as well as mysteriouslymarine minerality and scallop-like sweet-saline savor. 95 WA.

Germany

Robert Eymael (Monchhof) “Mosel Slate” Spatlese // Mosel, Germany 2009 55

Vibrant peach and lemon blossom flavors fill this to the brim, joined by plenty of cream andglazed citrus notes. There's mineral and slate on the finish, with ruby grapefruit accents that offerplenty of fresh acidity. 93 WS.

Reinhold Haart Piesport Grafenberg Kabinett // Mosel, Germany 2009

55

Very racy and powerful, displaying a pronounced ripe licorice aroma that leads to flavors ofwhite cherry, smoke, fennel and glazed citrus. Winds up on the finish, with loads of slate andsavory notes.

92 WS.

St.-Urbans-Hof Ockfen Bockstein Spatlese // Mosel, Germany 2009 60

Hinting at graphite, this white delivers peach, Golden Delicious apple, warm baking spice andcitrus aromas and flavors. It's all matched to a firm, tightly wound structure, with the acidity

topping the balance now. There's fine, stony length. 94 WS. 94 WA.

Joh. Jos. Prum Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett // Mosel, Germany 2008



60

Extremely bright in aroma as well as palate impression, the wine is dominated by lemon andgrapefruit, with village typical cherry and cassis manifesting themselves as an invigorating chew offruit skin that is delightfully complimented by estate-typical impingement of CO2. 91 WA.

Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett // Mosel- Germany 2009 60

Features grapefruit and cassis with the bitterness of grapefruit rind as well as hints of stone andsalt offering counterpoint. 88+ WA.

Marcus Molitor Haus Klosterberg Spatlese // Mosel, Germany 2008 60

Slate, white peach and apple aromas, along with the "cool" black currant predominant in thevintage. 92 WS.

Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese // Mosel, Germany 2010 65

Creamy and ripe as WS from Prum should be, with slightly lower acid than the GH. Elegant and extremely pure. Explosive in the mouth with incredible depth. Ripe and so juicy due to the higher than normal acids. Still with great balance and a very long finish.

Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett // Mosel, Germany 2007 65

Lime, grapefruit and peach flavors with an undercurrent of mineral. It's balanced and has a crisp,tangy aftertaste. 91 WS.

Karthauserhof Ethelsbacher Spatlese // Mosel, Germany 2009 75

Intense and sleek, with concentrated nectarine, lime and slate flavors that give this plenty ofverve. Quite smoky midpalate, with a powerful, seamless finish that oozes minerality. 94 WS.



Joh. Jos. Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spatlese // Mosel, Germany 2007 85

This Zeltinger is a soothing, creamy essence of liquid flowers, accompanied by orchard fruitessences, vanilla, malt, and nut oils. 93 WA.

Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Auslese // Mosel, Germany 2003 85

Terrific Auslese. Pure, vibrant and elegant, with a panoply of peach, lime and slate aromas andflavors matched to a seamless frame. Lovely aftertaste of baked apple and vanilla. 94 WS.ReinholdHaart

Rheinhold Haart Piesport Goldtröpfchen Spatlese // Mosel, Germany 2008

90

This haunting wine evokes violet, black currant and slate aromas and flavors, all defined by thetaut, racy structure. Light-weight, lean and intense, with a kaleidoscope of flavors. 95 WS.

Joh. Jos. Prum Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese // Mosel, Germany 2007

95

Gorgeous aromas and flavors of tropical fruit salad stay vivid and etched across the finish thanksto the vibrant structure. Ethereal yet intense, with a snappy finish. 94 WS.


130

Racy and powerful, with loads of bright acidity behind the intense, concentrated green apple,peach and ripe melon flavors. There's a concentrated minerality to this as well, with some fascinatinghints of lardons and spice on the finish. 97 WS.

Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese // Mosel, Germany 2005 180

Silky, harmonious and refined, with apricot, apple, lime and mineral aromas and flavors matchedto a light-weight frame. Balanced, with its hidden structure evident in the tanginess on the finish and

the long, lingering aftertaste of baked apple. Puts it all together. 98 WS.



Washington State

Long Shadows Poet's Leap // Columbia Valley, Washington 2009 55

Light straw-colored with an alluring perfume of flint, spring flowers, white peach, and melon.Made in a Kabinett style (1.35 grams residual sugar), on the palate it is crisp, vibrant, intense, andimpeccably balanced. 91 WA.

GRÜNER VELTLINER

Karl Stierschneider Grüner Veltliner Qualitatswein Trocken Steinterrassen Kartauserhof // 45

Niederösterreich, Austria 2008

Intense, ruby grapefruit, apricot, pear tart and white pepper aromas with the palate to match,culminating in a long and creamy finish. Simply gorgeous for that Riesling alternative.

F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibner Berg // Wachau, Austria 2009 125

Offering lots of honey, cream and spice, this shows good focus to its ripe, rich fruit flavors,including peach, apricot jam and glazed citrus. The long finish is bright and spicy. 92 WS.

GEWURZTRAMINER

Delheim Gewurztraminer // Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa 2008 40



Soft and forward, with tasty lemon peel, grapefruit and kiwifruit notes that linger on theeasygoing finish. Lightly sweet.

Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen de Thane Clos St. Urbain 190

Vendange Tardive // Alsace, France2006 Big and bold, with a deepcaramel hue and acidity that cuts like a whip, making this VT seem more like a dry wine than alate-harvest. The layers of flavor include orange and grapefruit peel, dried apricot, raisin, clove andmyrrh. Long finish. 93 WA.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

California

Merryvale, Starmont // Napa Valley, California 2011 30

Expressive notes of lemon, honeydew melon, alyssum flower, orange, honeysuckle and vanillabean.



Ehlers Estate // Napa Valley, California 2011 60

The flavors of Meyer lemon zest, orange blossoms, white peaches, apricot, and grapefruit definethis clean, bold, white wine that is at once rich and creamy, crisp and dry, and made from 100%estate- grown, certified organic grapes.

Margerum “Sybarite” // Happy Canyon, California 2011 60

Juicy, ripe peach and tangerine flavors are very appealing, with a refreshing acidity and freshfloral, herb and spice notes. The texture is smooth and juicy, with a lingering finish. 90 WS.

Cade // Napa Valley, California 2011 60

There's a good intensity to the citrus, melon and apple flavors, highlighted by spicy notes and a refreshing acidity. Green papaya and lime skin notes become more apparent on the finish.

Duckhorn // Napa Valley, California 2011 65

Apple blossom, pear, and tangerine flavors are at the core of this wine, with a nice acidity to givethe flavors plenty of intensity and freshness. 89 WS.

Spottswoode // Napa and Sonoma Counties, California 2009

70

Aromatic with peach, white pepper and hints of paper whites in bloom. Notes of flint whirldelicately around flavors of honey and ripe pear.

Merry Edwards // Russian River Valley, California 2010

95

The aroma is floral and mouthwatering, layered with ripe melon, peach and subtle mineralhighlights. In the mouth, it is rich and seamlessly well balanced, kicking in a hint ofgrapefruit, cirrus and pear on the lingering finish. 92 WS.



France

Pascual Jolivet Sancerre “Chateau du Nozay” // Loire Valley, France 2010 65

A really tight, steely style, with asparagus and talc hints peeking out, while the flint and chivecore waits in reserve, ending with a very stony finish. 91 WS.

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre “Monts Damnes” // Loire Valley, France 2008 200

White peach, gooseberry, grapefruit, chalk dust, and saline, alkaline intimations of ocean breeze in thenose. This positively billows into a non-stop finish with bittersweet, musky floral essences (iris, narcissus)

adding to a shimmering interactive complexity of fruit, herb, and mineral nuances. 93 WA.

Didier Dagueneau Pouilly-Fume “Silex” // Loire Valley, France 2007 225

Weighty, but lithe and balanced, with gorgeous, alluring notes of honeysuckle, macadamia nut, whiteasparagus, lemon curd, quinine and straw all carrying through seamlessly on the long, invigorating

finish. 94 WS.


Ripe pear and white peach along with sage, and fusil, chalky notes of crushed stone. 93 WA.

New Zealand

Clifford Bay // Awatere Valley, New Zealand 2010

28

Blackcurrant, guava and citrus notes. The palate exhibits the same fine fruit flavors with an



under lying flinty note typical of Awatere Valley fruit. The finish is long, crisp and dry.

Craggy Range, Te Muna Road // Martinborough, New Zealand 2011 55

This smooth, silky white delivers pretty Key lime, Meyer lemon, passion fruit and melon notes thatare elegant, balanced and delightfully tangy all leading to the juicy finish. 90 Tanzer, 89 WA.

Cloudy Bay // Awatere Valley, New Zealand 2011 65

Intense notes of gooseberries, passion fruit, grapefruit zest and grass with a hint of fresh herbs.Crisp, dry and medium bodied with a good concentration of grapefruit and herb flavors, it gives along tropical fruit laced finish. 90 WA.

PINOT GRIGIO and PINOT GRIS

Principe dei Conti Pinot Grigio // Delle Venezie, Italy 2009 30

On the nose, this wine is rich and flavorful, displaying an ample bouquet with hints of almond.

The taste is dry, smooth, and harmonious, and it keeps a good acidity with great fruitiness.

Adelsheim Pinot Gris // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2011 30

Bosc pear, peach and apple flavors dominate the fruit profile, with a bit of spiciness.

Cooper Mountain Reserve Pinot Gris // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008 30

Lush and round fruit flavors ranging from stone fruits to hints of peaches on the palate and are beautifully balanced with elegant minerals.



Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc // Santa Barbara County, California 2010 40

Zippy, fresh-fruit acidity that is matched by plenty of apple, pear, grapefruit, and pineapple.

Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris // Alsace, France 2011

55

Juicy acidity frames flavors that ride a smoky undercurrent of minerality, with peach, orchardblossom, ground spices and mandarin orange. Well-integrated and snappy. 89 WS.

King Estate “Domaine” Pinot Gris // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2011

60

Aromas of nectarine, vanilla, honeydew, key lime, papaya, mango, lychee, apricot, honey, clover blossoms, and guava lead to a palate of white raspberry, white peach, grapefruit, melon, star fruit,and pineapple with a sweet round entry and vibrant, bright, crispy acidic finish.

Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St.-Urbain Grand Cru // 145

Alsace, France 2009

Racy acidity frames this white, driving white peach, kumquat, star fruit and cantaloupe flavors,with a rich, smoky subnote. Very refined and well-cut, with all the details attended to. The lingeringfinish echoes the wine's smoky mineral side, with a pretty floral note of orchard blossoms.

RHONE AND RHONE STYLE WHITES

California

Tensley Blanc, Camp Four Vineyard // Santa Ynez Valley, California 2009 60

A blend of 65% Grenache Blanc and 35% Roussanne. Aromas of nectarines, quince, and whitecurrants are followed by a medium-bodied white wine revealing fresh acids as well as a heady finish. 90WA.



Dumol Viognier "Lia" // Russian River Valley, California 2008 125

Fresh Lychee nut and tropical fruit notes. Good acidity as well as plenty of flavor intensity. 92WA.

France

Cotes du Rhone

Domaine de la Vielle Jullienne Cotes du Rhone Blanc // Southern Rhone, France 2010 75

Made mostly from Clairette, with a touch of Grenache blanc. This wine is better than 75% of the whiteChateauneuf du Papes, but unfortunately there are only 300 or so cases. A serious wine with a light goldcolor might raise a few eyebrows, but the wonderfully fresh, honeyed marmalade and orange rind notesintermixed with some quince and rose petals are followed by delicious fruit, medium to full body, andsurprising complexity and intensity. 90 WA.

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc // Southern Rhone, France 2009 130

Offers up liquid mineral, licorice, beeswax, citrus and tropical fruit aromas that lead into amedium bodied, clean, balanced palate. Very fresh but with nice texture. NYR.

Domaine Saint Prefert Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc // Southern Rhone, France 2010 135

The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc, which is 80% Clairette and 20% Roussanne, has

wonderfully crisp minerality as well as hints of poached pear, lemon zest and nectarines in afragrant, medium to full-bodied, crisp and generous, dry white Chateauneuf du Pape. 90 WA.



Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc // Rhone, France 2009 135

40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Roussanne and 15% Bourboulenc. Delicate floral notesinterwoven with hints of pears, nectarines, red currants and crushed rocks. 90 WA.

Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Blanc // Southern Rhone, France 2006 199

Buttered brioche, ginger, creamed peach and dried persimmon notes that hang on through the

creamy, rounded finish. Good latent acidity holds it all together, with deceptive length. 92 WS.

Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc // Southern Rhone, France 2009 210

Superfresh, with blanched almond, green plum, yellow apple and verbena notes carried by almost

brisk minerality. The finish is really bright and mouthwatering. 95 WS.


Stony, pure and driven, with melon rind, white peach and verbena notes offset by fine cut and precision,as mineral, salted butter and quinine notes ripple through the very lengthy finish. Lovely now, with thefine acidity to develop nicely. 94 WS.

Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes // 265

Southern Rhone, France 2010

A profound wine with hints of nectarine, mango, subtle smoke, rose petals, this sumptuous, full-

throttle wine has unmistakable minerality, a skyscraper-like texture and an amazingly laser-like finishwith incredible amounts of glycerin and fruit.

Very rich, this cuts a broad swath, delivering a remarkably lush yet pure core of papaya, mango,green melon and green plum fruit all stitched with macadamia nut, brioche and honeysuckle notes that



chime through the superlong finish. There's a great buried stony edge. Roussanne. 97 WA. 96 WS.

Condrieu

Domaine Clusel-Loch Condrieu "Verchery" // Northern Rhone, France 2008 125

This is open now, showing pear and green apple notes alongside a core of peach and honey. NYR.

Georges Vernay Condrieu “Les Terrasses de l’Empire” // Northern Rhone, France 2010 155

A lively, mineral-tinged style, with a quinine edge to the apricot and peach core, followed by abright green tea hint on the finish. This has nice range. 93 WS.

Georges Vernay Condrieu "Coteaux de Vernon" // Northern Rhone, France 2008 199

Exhibits the lively tangerine and blood orange edges of the vintage, with an ample core of pear,fig and green apple. Long, with lots of minerality showing on the finish. 94 WS.


Very ripe and dense, but with finely beaded acidity stitching everything together, allowing thewide range of peach cobbler, toasted almond, anise, melon rind and yellow apple notes to hang

together beautifully. The brioche-tinged finish sails on and on. 96 WS.

E. Guigal Condrieu “La Doriane” // Northern Rhone, France 2011 215

Brilliant clear pale golden yellow. On the nose, white flowers, apricot, white peaches. Intensely powerfuland elegant aromas. The palate: Freshness, round, rich and full-bodied. Fully expressive of the terroir.

Great finesse and freshness.



Yves Cuilleron Condrieu "Vertige" // Northern Rhone, France 2009 260

Powerful and dense, showing gorgeous range to the creamed peach, pear, fig and ginger flavors, with lovely mouthfeel on the caressing finish, which is filled with toasted hazelnut and brioche. This has the buried minerality for finesse and balance, despite its obvious power. A stunner. 95 WS.

Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage

Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Clos des Grives // 110

Northern Rhone, France 2007

Wildly aromatic nose combines flowers, dried fruits, vanilla, spice and exotic citrus fruits.Medium to full-body with great acidity. 80% Roussanne 20% Marsanne.

Jean-Luc Colombo Hermitage Blanc "Le Rouet" // Northern Rhone, France 1999 140

Mature, with creamy almond, straw, coriander, lemon peel, butter, green tea and fig flavors thatare harmonious and balanced through the lush yet focused finish. 90 WS.

Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage Blanc “La Chapelle” // Northern Rhone, 2006

225

Clean and pure, with a porcelain texture to the persimmon, lemon verbena, lime, chamomile and blanched almond notes. Long and very stony through the finish, with nicely embedded structure. 94 WS.



E Guigal Ermitage "Ex Voto" Blanc // Northern Rhone, France 2007 350

Intense, with gorgeously pure salted butter, brioche, paraffin, creamed yellow apple, anise andpersimmon notes all woven together and pushed by a broad but well-focused finish. This has the length tolet everything take an encore. 95 WS.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc // Northern Rhone, France 1994 350

Unctuous texture, and superb nose of honeyed white flowers, and minerals are followed by a wine ofexceptional depth, richness, and balance. 94 WS.


The bottled 2009 Hermitage Blanc is one of the greatest whites ever made chez Chave, and that’s sayingsomething given Chave’s track record. This spectacular wine, normally a blend of 80% Marsanne and20% Roussanne, exhibits layers of concentration, superb acidity and minerality, laser-like focus, andplenty of quince, white currant, citrus oil, honeysuckle, anise, white peach and apricot marmalade notes.

99 WA.

Chapoutier Ermitage “Le Meal” Blanc // Northern Rhone, France 2008 400

Caramelized apricot, honeyed orange, white currant and quince notes intermixed with a liqueur of rockscharacteristic are found in this dense, full-bodied, ripe, atypically powerful, rich wine. 95 WA.

Chapoutier Ermitage “l'Ermite” Blanc // Northern Rhone, France 2007 550

A nectar of rocks, honeysuckle, quince, pears, and white peaches, this super-expressive, full-bodied,thick, glycerin-endowed wine is another example of a massive white Hermitage that can not be foundanywhere else in the world. 100 WA.

Other



Domaine Gayda Viognier Vin de Pays d' Oc // Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2008 35

Peach and apple flavors dominate this medium-bodied white.

CHARDONNAY

DOMESTIC

California

Ferrari Carano // Sonoma County, California 2011 45

Attractive, generous white laced with pears, lemon, flowers and a hint of vanillin. Thoughmedium in body, it shows gorgeous persistence and length all the way through to the creamy,

enveloping finish.

Black Dog Cellars Haney, Family Estate // Sonoma Coast, California 2010 60

Newest varietal release from Nashville's own, Mike Haney. Haney sources his fruit from

Martinelli's properties.

Evening Land, Blue Label // Central Coast, California 2010 60

The 2009 California Blue Label Chardonnay is produced entirely from the great Talley estate in theArroyo Grande Valley on the Central Coast of California. This Chardonnay was entirely barrel



fermented and aged in neutral French oak for 11 months. In the glass, this wine shows a rich goldencolor with aromas and flavors of lemon zest, green apples, and hints of ginger and nutmeg.

Fisher Vineyards “Unity” // Sonoma County, California 2009 60

This wine displays tropical notes and a muskmelon aroma. The sweet-fruited palate has aharmonious creamy texture redolent of stonefruit particularly peach and melon. The acidity is nicelybalanced. The finish is long in length and has some spicy oak note.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Karia" // Napa Valley, California 2009 65

Part of this cuvee is put through malolactic and about one-third is aged in stainless steel and two-thirds in wood. It offers up aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle and lemon oil in its medium-bodied, crisp, fresh style. 90 WA.

Paul Hobbs Crossbarn // Sonoma Coast, California 2011 65

Aged in 75% stainless steel, was put through 100% malolactic, and 15% was barrel fermented inorder to provide a subtle hint of spice. Made in a steely, Chablis-like style, it offers up full-bodiedtropical fruit notes intermixed with hints of honeysuckle and crushed rocks.

Lioco, Demuth Vineyard // Anderson Valley, California 2009 70

A nose of green apple jolly rancher, orange blossom, and white flowers, followed by flavors offresh meyer lemon, apple skins, and mountain springs. This is quite Chablis-like and verybeautiful.

Mer Soleil // Central Coast, California 2009 70

Combines ripe, intense peach, nectarine and tangerine fruit, with touches of floral and spice.Gains body and depth. A buttery style.

Dierberg, Dierberg Vineyard // Santa Maria Valley, California 2009 70



Absolutely gorgeous. Rich layers of fruit caress the palate from start to finish. Aging in 400-literoak barrels seems to integrate better with this fruit than steel, resulting in a more harmonious wine.The expansive, generous finish is framed by an unobtrusive hint of oak. 93 WA.

Loring, Durell Vineyard // Sonoma Coast, California 2010 95

Another big, buttery Cali chard that Loring seems to have adopted as its signature style. This onehas a slight acidic backbone to complement the citrus and vanilla flavors.

Brewer Clifton, Mt. Carmel Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2009 95

Quite intense and deep. Layers of expressive tropical fruit fill out the wine’s broad shoulderedframe nicely. 90 WA.

PlumpJack, Reserve // Napa Valley, California 2011

95

This wine is fresh and lively with aromas of Apples, Bartlett Pear, Cinnamon, and Figs. Thepalette expresses Crab Apple, Banana, Orange Blossom, and Figs that are all framed by awonderful acidity. The 2011 Chardonnay lingers on the palate and brings you in for more – another

in a great line of PlumpJack Reserve Chardonnay.

Forman // Napa Valley, California 2006

110

Classic lemon blossom, apple rind, nectarine, and striking minerality. 91 WA.

Vineyard Seven and Eight "8" // Napa Valley, California 2007 110

Displays loads of honeysuckle, orange blossom, and tropical fruit in an exuberant, sexy, mediumto full- bodied style, with gorgeous purity, length, and intensity. Luc Morlet is the winemaker. 92 WA.



Patz and Hall, Hyde Vineyard // Carneros, California 2007 115

Orange marmalade, pineapple, honeysuckle, and candied fruit aromas jump from the glass of the

deep, full-bodied, elegant, mineral-laced 2007 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard. The wood is pushed well to

the background in this layered, well-textured offering. 94 WA.

Lewis // Napa Valley, California 2009 115

Combines ripe, rich fruit with a sense of elegance and finesse, offering a depth of fruit, with spice,pear, apple, honeydew melon and toasty, cedary oak. Full-bodied, intense and concentrated, ending

with a long, full finish. 92 WS.

Failla, Estate Vineyard // Sonoma Coast, California 2010

120

This ripe and full-bodied white has a sweet, rich core of baked apple, fig and honeydew melon flavors.Gains depth on the finish.

Paul Hobbs // Russian River Valley, California 2009 120

The 2009 Chardonnay is a gorgeous, polished wine bursting with rich, varietal fruit. Subtle hintsof butter and oak frame the finish. This is a great entry-level wine from Paul Hobbs.

Shafer, Red Shoulder Ranch // Napa / Carneros, California 2008

115

Intense and spicy, delivering a mix of floral scents, with notes of taut pear and green apple. Full-

bodied and graceful, ending with a pithy, leesy edge and a long, focused finish. 90 WS.

Shafer, Red Shoulder Ranch // Napa / Carneros, California 2009 115

Pure, ripe and richly flavored, with tiers of nectarine, fig, honeysuckle and smoky oak. Full-bodied, with touches of citrus blossom and lemon peel. 93 WS.



Greg Linn Wines, Gaps Crown // Sonoma Coast, California 2009

120

Greg Linn’s 2009 Chardonnay Gaps Crown is a striking wine. Layers of tropical fruit emergefrom a mineral-laced frame in this explosive, multi-dimensional Chardonnay. The French oak

barrels (25% new) add volume and breadth without overwhelming the wine. This is a gorgeous

showing from Greg Linn. 92 WA.

Far Niente // Napa Valley, California 2007 120

Pure, clean, rich and layered green apple, pear, spice and nutmeg give this a tight focus. Full-

bodied, intense yet supple, with a long, fruity finish. 91 WS.

Martinelli “Zio Tony Ranch” // Russian River Valley, California 2008

130

Bold, ripe and fleshy, offering exotic floral and spicy notes, along with flavors of bubble gum, fig,honeydew melon and hazelnut. Full-bodied and viscous, gaining depth and nuance on the long, tapered

finish. 95 WA.

Newton "Unfiltered" // Napa Valley, California 2007

135

A rich, unctuous, buttery style. Full-bodied, with spicy fig, melon, smoky oak and honeydew melon

flavors that gain depth, body and complexity, ending with a roasted marshmallow aftertaste.

Ramey, Ritchie Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2008 145

Delivers a tight, taut laser beam of flavors, riding lively acidity that carries the green apple,

pineapple, citrus and honeydew melon notes. Gains depth and velocity, and is built to gain even more

with cellaring. 93 WS.



Staglin // Napa Valley, California 2008 149

Smooth and creamy, featuring supple tangerine, nectarine, peach and light toasty oak. Tight,

focused, full-bodied and understated, this ends with a fragrant citrus blossom scent. 90 WS.

Morlet “Ma Princesse” // Russian River Valley, California 2010 180

Straw yellow color. Aromas of lemon drop, Reinette apple skin and fresh herbs (chamomile). Full-

bodied and concentrated, this wine displays a creamy and rich texture which coats the palate for a very long time. 94 WA.

Morlet “Coup de Coeur” // Sonoma Coast, California 2010 215

Straw yellow color. Complex bouquet of candied lemon, citrus oils, Reinette apple and strong

notes of hazelnut and white truffle. Mineral driven on the palate, the mouth feel is rich yet delicate.Seamless and classic, it is wonderfully subtle and long on the finish. 94 WA.

Peter Michael "Ma Belle Fille" // Knights Valley, California 2003 215

Exhibits ripe, plump pear, apple and melon flavors that are shaded by pretty toast and vanilla-

scented oak notes. Turns rich and creamy on the delicate, elegant finish. 93 WA.

Peter Michael "Ma Belle Fille" // Knights Valley, California 2004

265

Wonderful expression and purity of Chardonnay fruit, accented by smoky oak. The core fig,apple, pear and earthy nuances take on a butterscotch note as the finish sails on, unveiling one layer of

flavor after another. Remarkable. 95 WS. 94 WA.



Peter Michael "La Carriere" // Knights Valley, California 2002 275

This French-styled offering is made from a vineyard planted in soils filled with white volcanic ash,and is aged completely in Louis Latour barrels. It possesses an exquisite liquid minerality as well as

gorgeous aromas of citrus oils intermixed with such exotic tropical fruits as guava and passionfruit. Full-bodied, with dazzling palate penetration, fine balance, and an extraordinary, layered,

multidimensional feel. 97 WA.

Peter Michael "Mon Plaisir" // Sonoma County, California 2004

255

Profoundly rich and concentrated, yet elegant and svelte, with aromas of hazelnut, ripe fig andpear, anise and citrus, all tightly focused and long and complex on the finish, ending with a glimpse

of bubble gum. 94 WA. 94 WS.

Peter Michael "Belle Cote" // Knights Valley, California 2002

350

Filled with pure tropical fruit characteristics, it is a full-bodied, exotic Chardonnay offering up

tremendous notes of smoky hazelnuts as well as lychee nuts presented in a ripe, gorgeously balanced style with a decidedly California personality, but with more definition than most California

Chardonnays of this size and intensity. It is made primarily from the old Wente clone of Chardonnay planted on clay-dominated soils. 98 WA.

Peter Michael "Belle Cote" // Knights Valley, California 2003 235

A flashy, flamboyant style, loaded with ripe, rich pear and golden apple flavors and layers of

spice and toasty oak. Yet for all its richness and depth, it turns elegant and restrained on the finish. 94 WA. 93 WS.

Kistler, Kistler Vineyard // Sonoma, California 2004 285

The fabulous 2004 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard is reminiscent of a top vintage of Mt. Eden

Chardonnay with its 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. 96WA.



Kistler, Vine Hill Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2003

360

From the vineyard surrounding the winery, the 2003 Chardonnay Vine Hill looks to be one of the

candidates for the Chardonnay of the vintage. Truly profound stuff, with a stunning nose of tangerines, orange marmalade, and lemon custard, this layered, full-bodied wine has superb purity, striking

minerality, and builds incrementally in the mouth, finishing with rather high-toned flavors thatare buttressed by good, crisp acidity. It is a prodigious Chardonnay and comes across like a

California version of Chevalier-Montrachet. 98 WA.

Kistler, Parmalee Hill Stone Flat Vineyard // Sonoma Coast, California 2009 285

Shows marvelous focus and length in an energetic style that is immensely appealing. This head-spinning

Chardonnay boasts tremendous integration of fruit, acidity and overall textural elegance. 95 WA.

Kistler, Dutton Ranch Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2009 300

Fleshes out beautifully on the mid-palate with layers of expressive, radiant fruit. The wine finds its

minerality and center on the mid-palate. Apricots, pears, flowers and subtle, darker hints of earthiness come to life on the finish. This is a very complete, beguiling Chardonnay loaded with complexity

and sheer class. 96 WA.

Kistler, Durell Vineyard // Sonoma, California 2009 300

A cuvee that always reveals a grand cru Chablis-like style is the Chardonnay Durell Vineyard. The

mineral-laced 2009 exhibits notes of white peach, pear, wet rock and a subtle touch of spice as well as a

full-bodied, rich, concentrated style. The acid levels give vibrancy and laser-like focus. 95 WA.

Oregon

Pali, Shea Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009 60

Aromas of wet stone, honeysuckle, fresh apple and pear, opening into steely grapefruit and lime, finishing with a hint of butterscotch. 92 WS.

Cancilla Cellars // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008



60

Sweet toast and yeast notes on the nose open to a much lighter and livelier palate. The palate

explodes

with lemon zest and lychee. Fresh pear and refreshing acidity leave a long, lingering finish.

Domaine Serene, Cote Sud Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon

2008 95

Polished, creamy and nicely focused to show its pear, apple and hazelnut flavors, minglingeasily against fine acidity on the long, expressive finish. 93 WS.

Greg Linn Wines, Roserock // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009 140

Crisp green apples, white flowers, peaches and seashells emerge from this vibrant, focused

Chardonnay. It shows marvelous energy and an intense, mineral-driven personality that captures theessence of these cool microclimates. This is another fabulous effort. 93 WA.



INTERNATIONAL

France

Bourgogne



Domaine Coche-Dury Bourgogne // Burgundy, France 2008

150

From one of Burgundy's legendary producers.

Cote Challonaise

Premier Cru

Maison Roche de Bellene Montagny 1er

65

Characterized by a great aromatic profile: roundness and depth of flavor, which gives intensity

and consistency. Bright clear gold in color. Very subtle aroma of light lemon, apple & herb.

Light entry of clean & fleshy apricot & citrus with a slight chalky tinge.

Finishes crisp & mouthwatering with an outstanding balance of fruit & acidity.

Cote de Beaune

Village

Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2010

115

A beguiling bouquet redolent of licorice, smoke, spice and graphite leads to expressive fruit as the

2010 Puligny-Montrachet opens up in the glass. The fruit is a bit richer, deeper and more complexthan in the Chassagne villages, with layers of yellow peach and nectarine that are woven into the

enveloping finish. 88 WA.



Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2009 115

The color is pure and bright, with light glints of white gold. The aromas evoke trees in bloom and

white flesh fruit, like white peaches. 89 WA.

Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2010

100

Soft wood frames notably ripe and again, ever-so-mildly exotic white and yellow orchard fruit

aromas that are given a pretty top note in the form of acacia blossom scents. There is excellentvolume and plenty of mid-palate concentration to the mouth coating middle weight flavors that offer

good balance and reasonably good persistence. This is not so much a wine of minerality orimpressive cut, as one of generosity and richness. 88 WA.


Floral, white peach and smoky pear aromas, bit of minerality in the center, oak is nicely

integrated.

Domaine Frederic Magnien Chassagne-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2009

125

From the lieu-dit “Clos Devant,” a petite plot on a slope just before the town proper. It’s notoften you find village vineyards with such good exposition; it explains the freshness and balance of

this not-so- “simple” village wine.

Vincent Girardin Meursault "les Narvoux" // Burgundy, France 2009

125

Balanced toward the acidity, this white offers compact apple, lime and butter flavors. The lean,

stony finish goes on and on.

Domaine Hubert Bouzereau-Gruere Puligny-Monttrachet // Burgundy, France 2009 140



Nicely structured, with aromas and flavors of grilled almond, hazelnut and dried fruit. Goodlength.

Bouchard Pere et Fils Puligny-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2009

160

Delicious floral and fruit aromas with a nice oaky note. An attractive marriage between power

and elegance, this wine also offers lovely smoothness.

Domaine d'Auvenay (Leroy) Auxey-Duresses // Burgundy, France 2003 240

The rich, welcoming spiced apple aromas lead to a big, mouth-coating character jam-packed with buttered apples. Deep, suave, and expressive, it also possesses a long, silky finish. 91 WA.

Premier Cru

Domaine Louis Latour Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Morgeot // Burgundy, France 2010 120

Pale yellow in colour with complex aromas on the nose of toasted almonds, peach and honey.

This wine is full in the mouth, harmonious, yet powerful with vanilla and light pepper notes. NYR.

Domaine Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Vides Bourses // Burgundy, France 2009

150

Complex even in youth, with layered vanilla, acacia, litchi and cream. Powerful, but retains asense of elegance. This is a small vineyard located just below the grand cru of Batard Montrachet.

Domaine Morey-Coffinet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Caillerets // 155

Burgundy, France 2008

This offers loads of toast and spice, yet it's intense, balancing those flavors with creamy peach,



apple tart, butterscotch and mineral notes. 92 WS.

Domaine Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Morgeot, “Marquis de Laguiche” // 190


The terrific 2010 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche is beautifully balanced

from start to finish. It comes across as more reserved than the Folatieres, with enough acidity and

overall structure to frame the fruit. As always, this is a big, broad-shouldered white. Veins of brisk,saline minerality frame the finish. This is all finesse and class. 94 WA.

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Meursault 1er Les Perrieres // Burgundy, France 2003

199

This evidences a discreetly oaked nose with superbly fresh white flower fruit and an intense stony

quality that beautifully complements the detailed, precise and mineral-infused flavors that are sweet on the mid-palate but almost bone dry on the powerfully long finish. There is another dimension here

and this is altogether lovely. 91 Burghound.

Domaine Alain Patriarche Meursault 1er Les Genevrieres // Burgundy, France 1995

265

Racy and distinctive, with beautiful, pure, clean fruit and subtle toasted oak flavors. Mature and complex with a smoky spice about it.

Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Les Pucelles // Burgundy, France 2010

315

The 2010 Puligny-Montrachet Pucelles is a totally complete wine. It brings together theexpressive bouquet and minerality of Combettes with some of the expressive fruit of the

Folatieres. Vivid and multidimensional in the glass, the Pucelles wraps around the palate withserious intensity. Citrus, white flowers and green pears linger on the highly nuanced, refined finish.

95+ WA.



Grand Cru

Dublere Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2007 300

Unusually forward and strikingly floral in fragrance for its appellation. Scents of iris, appleblossom, heliotrope, and narcissus usher in a creamy palate that gains contrast from a subtle chew

of pit fruit skin while preserving a wafting floral dimension that is practically ethereal. This shows a

lightness of touch, buoyancy, and transparency to floral and mineral shadings exceptional even by theexalted standards of this cru. 95 WA.

Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2007

325

Evokes hazelnut, stone and pastry aromas and flavors. Bright and juicy, turning firmer and tighter on the

finish. Spice and mineral flavors play out on the aftertaste. 94 WS.

Piere-Yves Colin-Morey Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2007 350

Aromas of lavender, heliotrope, white pepper, ginger, and crushed stone. Coming onto the palate with an

almost austere combination of pungency, chalkiness, and textural firmness, its bright lemon and whitepeach suffice to inject a note of sheer juiciness. 92 WA.

Domaine Morey-Coffinet Batard-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2008

400

Cream and elegant, exhibiting intense aromas and flavors of roasted hazelnut, peach, apple tart,

vanilla and toasted brioche. Focused and harmonious, this just keeps coming at you on the finish. 95WS.

Domaine Louis Latour Batard-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2010 400

Pale yellow in color and as always, the nose is very expressive and full with a touch of brioche.

On tasting, it is a harmonious, rich wine with some tension. Notes of apricot persist on the finish,mixed with a touch of oak. NYR.



Domaine Debray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2009 415

This wine should be matched with refined cuisine to reveal all of its finesse. Its notes of cinnamon,

flowers, amber and pepper will give you an idea of its extraordinary elegance. NYR.

Bouchard Pere et Fils Chevalier-Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2009 400

Distinguished bouquet, with floral and fruit aromas as well as a toasty note. Complex and rich, without

the least heaviness, this wine is elegance itself. NYR.

Vincent Girardin Le Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2009 800

Bursts onto the palate with wonderfully detailed, nuanced fruit. Soft and supple through to the finish,

Girardin’s Montrachet shows gorgeous finesse to match its understated personality. The refined finishleaves a lasting impression.

Bouchard Pere et Fils Montrachet // Burgundy, France 2009 900

Exquisite bouquet with a variety of aromas skillfully blended with a toasty note. Perfect harmonybetween power, smoothness and delicacy. The "king of kings". NYR.

Chablis

Village

Domaine Raveneau Chablis // Burgundy, France 2008 115

Combines vivid, irresistibly mouth-watering aromas of pink grapefruit, blood orange, quince,jasmine, and nut oils. 91 WA.

Premier Cru



Patrick Piuze Chablis 1er Vaucoupin // Burgundy, France 2008

125

Lemon, grapefruit, and fresh apple in the nose of the Piuze 2008 Chablis Vaucoupin follow on afirm, bright, stone-, salt-, and iodine-suffused palate. 91 WA.

Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Butteaux // Burgundy, France 2008 170

Scents of green tea, mint, bergamot, gentian, and honeysuckle, along with saline, alkaline

maritime notes rise beguilingly from the glass. 92 WA.

Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Vaillons // Burgundy, France 2009

220

All about delineation, focus and transparency. It is a compelling, marvelously subtle wine in everyway. In particular, the Vaillons successfully reconciles the generosity of the year with the minerality

that is typical of this site. 94 WA.

Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Foret // Burgundy, France 2009

200

Long, pure and beautifully delineated. There is a centeredness and focus to the fruit that is

compelling. White stone fruits and flowers frame the delicate, haunting finish. 92 WA.

Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Montee de Tonnerre // Burgundy, France 2008 205

Iris, narcissus, peony, heliotrope, lemon, white peach, and litchi combine for the knockout nose of

Raveneau’s 2008 Chablis Montee de Tonnerre. Uncannily combining a sense of textural richness,

underlying extract, and decisively stony, alkaline, chalky, oyster shell minerality that go beyond its fellow premier crus in this collection. 94 WA.

Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Montee de Tonnerre // Burgundy, France 2009

275

There is a level of detail, nuance and energy to the fruit that is quite rare in 2009. The Montee de



Tonnerre possesses dazzling purity all the way through to the finely articulated, chiseled finish. This is

yet another superb effort from Raveneau. 93 WA.

Grand Cru

Domaine Drouhin Vaudon Chablis Vaudesir Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2010 150

I admire the way the 2010 Chablis Vaudesir wraps around the palate with serious depth and

richness. Aging in oak gives the Vaudesir considerable textural richness, yet the wine remainspolished and light on its feet. Here the oak appears to be better balanced than in the Secher, or, to

put it another way, the fruit has more inherent depth and pedigree so as to be less overtly marked by the

cooperage. Layers of fruit build to a generous, textured finish laced with subtle floral and spice notes.This is a strong showing from Drouhin-Vaudon. 92 WA.

Francois Servin Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2009

165

Built for the ages, stunning, with background notes of brioche, mineral, caramel, nuts and lemon.

A big center leads to a tight, full, dry, mineral-driven finish.

Francois Servin Chablis Blanchot Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2005 165

Opulent, incredibly layered and structured for a wine that sees no oak whatsoever. Rich, with

earthy citrus and exotic spice notes.

Domaine William Fevre Chablis Bougros Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2007 180

Sweet lime, buddleia, lily, and hints of the ocean scent Fevre’s 2007 Chablis Bougros. On acreamy, dense palate, this gushes with liquid floral perfume, citrus, and an uncanny (more Preuses-

typical) concentration of shrimp shell reduction and scallop whose sweet, saline, subtly iodine-bitter savor carries into a long, luscious yet lively conclusion. 94 WA.



Domaine William Fevre Chablis Bougros Grand Cru "Cote Bouguerots" // 180


From the steep, riverside portion of Bougros – ripened to an exceptional degree for its vintage,relates Didier Seguier, yet retained the highest acidity. Crushed chalk; alkaline, saline, maritime

elements; bright lemon and grapefruit segue from the nose to a silken-textured palate of vibratoryvivacity, with tart fruit skin chew and citrus rind pungency adding further invigoration to a wine

that already seems to be rumbling on the runway and poised to take off. 95 WA.

Patrick Piuze Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2008

180

There's a salty quality, along with oyster shell and iodine notes. Lemon and apple add depth and

interest. This is tight and sinewy, with a long aftertaste and character. 93 WS.

Domaine Frederic Magnien Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2009 185

Melted butter, preserved lemon, white pepper and a hint of small red fruits—a tell-tale sign of

nobility in a white wine—show on the nose...NYR.

Domaine Raveneau Chablis Blanchots Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2007

225

Intensely saline and stony statement that finishes with an energetic crescendo of citrus and

diverse expressions of things mineral. 95 WA.

Domaine Raveneau Chablis Blanchots Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2008 225

Scents of gunpowder green tea, crushed stone, ocean spray, and grapefruit rind rise from the

glass of Raveneau 2008 Chablis Blanchots, which then displays a breadth and richness that one

would not have anticipated from the nose. Floral perfume and alkaline, iodine, and maritime mineralnotes continue on an almost custardy-rich, seamless palate and into a long, long finish. 94 WA.

Dublere Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2007

240



Explosively aromatic in its bouquet of iris, buddleia, apple blossom, white peach, fresh lime andnutmeg, this memorable reflection of a great site boasts a creamy, buoyant palate on which scallop-like

sweet, saline savor mingles with essence of peach, lime, and liquid floral perfume. Here is an

uncanny alliance of the richness that typified 2006 with the refreshment and transparency thatbespeak 2007, so that salt, crushed stone, crustacean shells, herbs, citrus zest, and fruit pits seem

to shimmer through a pure pool of liquid perfume in a finish somehow at once caressing andinvigorating. 95 WA.

Argentina

Luca // Mendoza, Argentina 2008

70

The 2008 Chardonnay spent 12 months in 30% new French oak-aged sur lies before bottlingwithout filtration. It has an alluring bouquet of toasty oak, baking spices, mineral, and tropical

notes. This leads to a creamy textured, round, spicy Chardonnay with tons of flavor, excellent

concentration, impeccable balance, and a length, pure finish. Luca is the personal project of LauraCatena. 93 WA.

Vina Cobos "Bramare", Marchiori Vineyard // Mendoza, Argentina 2007 75

This is Paul Hobbs' winery in Argentina. Rich and showy, but nicely detailed, with grilled hazelnut and

brioche notes weaving through the plump apple, pear and fig flavors. Long and juicy on the finish.

92 WA. 91WS.

Australia

Leeuwin Estate, Art Series // Western Australia 2006 135



Medium straw-colored, it offers up a superb perfume of pain grille (toasted bread w/ butter),biscotti, baked apple, poached pear, and tropical notes. Creamy textured, elegant, and

concentrated. 95 W

Italy

Gaja “Rossj-Bass” // Langhe, Italy 2011 185

This wine is produced from grapes grown in several estate-owned vineyards. The Rossj vineyard,

planted in 1984, is named for Angelo Gaja's younger daughter Rossana, (Rossj). Pheasants are

featured on Rossj-Bass' label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacentto GAJA's vineyards. Fine perfume of citrus fruits and flowers with a hint of honey.

Considerable depth. Elegant body, definite character and good acidity; a fresh, lingering finish.

New Zealand

Craggy Range, Kidnappers Vineyard // Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 2011 48

Flavors of lime and peach are focused and pure, showing both a juicy intensity and a softelegance. Notes of crushed stone, rosemary and hints of spice gain momentum on the finish. 89

WS.



OTHER WHITES

Touquinheiras Clemen, Reserva // Vinho Verde, Portugal 2008 29

50/50 blend of Trajadura and Alvarinho, clocking in at 12% alcohol. Fruity, but mouth

puckering, with a lemon-tinged finish on opening, this manages to pull its parts together beautifully to

become quite charming.

Bodega Norton Torrontes // Mendoza, Argentina 2010 33

Citrusy, with hints of chive accenting the nectarine and grapefruit notes. Has a nice acidicbackbone for a Torrontes.

Tre Monti Vina della Rocca // Romagna, Italy 2009

38

Elegant fragrances of melon and apricot, of honey and wildflowers. Mouthfilling flavors of ripe

peach and plum with a touch of almond on the finish. 100% Albana.

Hecht and Bannier Languedoc Blanc // Southern France 2011 40

This is a real bargain from these master negociants. This crisp and refreshing creation is a blend of

picpoul blanc and roussanne and shows tangy minerality with honeysuckle, orange peel, and lemon notes.



Domaine Laurent Kraft Vouvray, Sec // Loire Valley, France 2009 45

The wine is semi-dry and straddles a delicate balance between sweetness and acidity. The

liveliness is balanced with a certain roundness.

Wimmer-Czerny Traminer // Wagram, Austria 2007 56

This is simply stunning. It bridges minerality, acidity, and stone fruits into the same package.

There are also apple and peach nuances to complement the spice.

Bonaccorsi “J.L. White” // Santa Barbara County, California 2009 60

Ripe with fresh aromas. Full bodied, lip-smacking wine bursting with golden apricot and peach,

honeycomb and a touch of savory herb. An unabashedly hedonistic style. 85% Viognier, 15% Chardonnay.

Bouchaine Pinot Blanc "Las Brisas Vineyard" // Carneros, California 2010 65

For those seeking an alternative to Chardonnay, this medium-bodied white offers a beautifulbouquet of white peach, apple, green pear, and a subtle hint of minerality. On the palate, a small,

delicate touch of oak melds the aromatic flavors together, culminating in a wine of intense beauty.

Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray "Moelleux" // Loire Valley, France 2009

70

Deliciously pure and beautifully defined, with a wide range of fig, apple, pear, green plum andginger notes that fan out beautifully through the sweet yet stylish finish, which offers a long, lingering

heather note. 92 WS.

Krupp Brothers "Black Bart's Bride" // Napa Valley, California 2006 85

Abundant aromas of lychee nuts, rose petals, honeysuckle, and orange marmalade are offered in

the complex aromatics. Fruity and juicy with low acidity and a fleshy, full-bodied mouthfeel, it is an

enticing white. Marsanne, Viognier, and Chardonnay. 92 WA.



Livio Felluga "Terre Alte" // Northeast Italy 2008

120

Fresh and aromatic, with sliced apple and pear. Full-bodied, with mineral, honey and dried apple

notes that follow through to a long finish. Very complex. Friulano, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon. NYR.

Morlet "La Proportion Doree" // Sonoma, California 2008 130

Blend of 68% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Muscadelle. It is a superb example of what

can be done with French savoir-faire and California grapes. Glorious aromas of honeyed caramelized

figs, honeysuckle, melons, and orange blossoms are followed by a medium to full-bodied white withbeautiful acidity, length, and richness. 93 WA.

Phillipe Foreau Vouvray Moelleux "Domaine du Clos Naudin Reserve" //

200

Loire Valley, France 2005

Very rich, but with piercing minerality that drives the panoply of mango, almond, papaya, green

tea and acacia flavors. The creamy finish shows gorgeous length, thanks to perfectly imbedded acidity. 95 WS.



ROSÉ

Commanderie de la Bargemone // Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, France 2010

38

Offers a creamy aroma, with concentrated glazed ginger and dried cherry flavors that are

accented by smoky notes. The powerful finish features dried currant and spice. 88 WS.

Chateau Revelette // Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, France 2009 40

Tinge of spice upfront that leads to intense flavors of red fruit confit and ginger. Finishes crisp,with a snap of glazed citrus. 87 WS.

Chateau de Segries // Tavel, France 2011

42

The 2011 Tavel Rose is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 15% Clairette (the white grape)

and the rest Syrah. Deep ruby, with elegant strawberry and kirsch notes, the wine has excellenttexture, medium body, and plenty of freshness and personality. Tavel Roses tend to be bigger styled wines

than the average Cotes du Rhone rose, and that is certainly true of the 2011.

Domaine Serene "R" // Willamette Valley, Oregon NV

60

The barrel-aged, terroir driven “R” Rosé gracefully balances elegance and earthiness with softtannins, abundant acidity, and rich, luscious red fruit. Cherries, raspberries, and a hint of sage form a

creamy richness on the palate, while texture and grip, imparted by the soil, create a lasting,

concentrated full- bodied rosé that will delight red and white wine lovers alike, and rescue you fromany food-pairing quandary.

Domaine Tempier // Bandol, France 2011

85

Our guests who truly enjoy a breath-taking, cult-following Rosé, here it is!



Complex red fruit and mineral-secented nose leads to a softly-textured, medium to full-bodied character. Silky strawberries, raspberries, and spiced minerals make up this lovely Rosé’s flavor

profile. Very little produced in its Southern France Bandol region, and well worth it’s wait!



PINOT NOIR

DOMESTIC

California

10-4 Londer Vineyards // Anderson Valley, California 2007

50

Elegant, with a mix of ripe cherry, spice, anise and savory herb, building intensity and depth and

ending with firm, medium-bodied tannins. 89 WS.

13-31 Copain “Tous Ensemble” // Anderson Valley, California 2010 50

Complex, yet layered, flavors and aromas of black cherries, plums, and forest floor. Full bodied,

and drinling elegantly now!

1-27 Roessler "La Brisa" // Sonoma Coast, California 2008 65

Nose with cola, spice, and cured meats along with herbed, foresty notes. Bright fruit on the palateranges from cherry to plum.

B Evening Land, Blue Label // California 2009

65

Dark red fruit melds into floral, spiced notes in this understated, feminine Pinot. There is an energy and

freshness to the finish that is quite attractive. 90 WA.

1-26 Miracle One // Carneros, California 2009 65



Strawberry and raspberry explode. Made by Nashvillian Ryan Donnelly, a 2001 graduate ofFather Ryan HS.

14-23 Macrostie, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard // Sonoma Coast, California 2007 70

Complex aromas of wilted rose, sandalwood, spice and loamy earth. Full-bodied, at points

delicate and detailed, ending with good length and fine-grained tannins. 91 WS.

3-21 Morgan “Twelve Clones” // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2010 75

Well-crafted, tight and structured, with firm, gripping tannins keeping the zesty, tart wild berry,

blackberry and date-nut bread flavors in check. 92 WS.

6-24 W.H. Smith // Sonoma Coast, Califronia 2008

75

Fragrant, delicate and spicy, with strawberry and delicate cherry fruit that's medium-bodied,ending with subtle flavors and finesse.

14-32 Patz and Hall // Sonoma Coast, California 2009 80

This fresh, vibrant red offers ripe blackberry, wild raspberry, sage and black licorice notes. This is

full- bodied, spicy and firming, with the flavors gaining depth on the finish, where the tannins are

rustic.

B Bonaccorsi, Fiddlestix Vineyard // Santa Rita Hills, California 2008 90

This wine from Bonaccorsi features a mix of wild berry and black cherry, mineral and spice. 95

WE.

1-17 Loring, Naylor Dry Hole Vineyard // Chalone, California 2008 99

Ripe, firm, vivid blackberry, wild berry, black cherry, anise and mineral notes that are full-bodied

and subtle. 50 cases made. 92 WS.



1-18 Loring, Brosseau Vineyard // Chalone, California 2008 99

Firm and spicy, complex and concentrated, with a rich, vivid core of wild berry, blackberry,

raspberry and mineral. 93 WS.

7-15 Loring, Russell Family Vineyard // Paso Robles, California 2009

99

Full-bodied, dense and concentrated, featuring a rich, pure mix of dark berry fruit built around blackberry and wild berry jam, cherry and plum flavors. This is a jam-packed, extracted Pinot, but

also one of measurable finesse. 94 WS.

13-29 Loring, Rosella's Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2009 99

Ripe and fleshy, with a gorgeous and generous array of wild berry, raspberry, plum and spice

flavors that are full-bodied, and at points both firm and delicate. The finish unfolds to reveal touches

of mineral and spice. 94 WS.

15-11 Loring, Gary’s Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2009 95

Serves up a rich, layered array of spicy wild berry, black cherry, wilted rose and raspberry flavorsthat are fresh and vibrant. Full-bodied, gaining depth and richness on the finish. 93 WS.

2-22 Loring, Gary's Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2010 99

Starts with a burst of wild berry raciness, then tames down. Clean, pure, vibrant and vivacious,with the wild berry and raspberry fruit core tight and well-focused. 92 WS.

2-14 Loring, Aubaine Vineyard // San Luis Obispo County, California 2010 99

Front-loaded with rich fruit that's deep and layered, offering intense, concentrated plum, wildberry and raspberry. Gains depth and persistence on the finish, where the flavors are all the more

impressive.



93 WS.

14-3 Copain, Wentzel Vineyard // Anderson Valley, California 20009

105

The 2009 Pinot Noir Wentzel emerges from the glass with heady dark cherries, spices, licorice and new

leather. This is one of the more textured 2009s Pinots at Copain. Waves of fruit flow effortlessly to thelong, pure finish. 95 WE.

11-13 A.P. Vin, Gary's Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2009 110

Fresh, firm and vibrant, with a mix of cola-sassafras, wild berry, spice and floral scents. Rich and

full- bodied, deep and persistent, featuring a long, pure, focused finish. 93 WS.

12-21 A.P. Vin, Kanzler Vineyard // Sonoma Coast, California 2009

110

This displays excellent richness, focus and density of flavors, with a mix of dark fruit, as well asspicy cola, raspberry, blackberry, black licorice, berry pie, berry jam and mocha notes. The flavors

gain depth and complexity. 94 WS.

15-8 Au Bon Climat “Isabelle” // California 2009

110

While most Au Bon Climat Pinots are vineyard specific, Isabelle is created by masterful blendingin the cellar of the best barrels from those specific sites (Bien Nacido, Sanford & Benedict, Talley

Rincon, Mt. Carmel...the proportions are a very proprietary secret). The result is a wine of incredible

depth, complexity, and focus- very serious Pinot. For this year's Isabelle, Jim was presented withmore quality components than he has ever had to work with due to the exceptional nature of the

vintage.

4-5 Patz and Hall, Chenoweth Ranch Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2009

120

Very impressive, pure and firm, this is marked by a density of flavor, with tight flavors of dark blackberry, cedar, spice and mineral. Full-bodied, deep and persistent on the finish. 93 WS.



15-26 A.P. Vin, Rosella's Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2010

120

300 Cases of this 2010 Rosella's were produced. Andrew feels his '10's compare favorably to his'09's, but possess a unique texture unlike any past vintages.

10-10 A.P. Vin, Turner Vineyard // Santa Rita Hills, California 2010 115

Only 125 cases of this beauty. Andrew feels the '10's may very well be his best wines to date.

6-7 Bonaccorsi, Cargasacchi Vineyard // Santa Rita Hills, California 2007 115

Tight, firm and concentrated, with spicy wild berry, black cherry, blueberry, earth and mineral

flavors that are full-bodied, complex and persistent on the finish. 91 WS.

15-22 Paul Hobbs // Russian River Valley, California 2010

115

The 2010 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is beautiful. It has a bit more depth and darker fruitthan the 2009. Sweet spices, new leather and licorice are some of the notes that wrap around the

finish. This is a terrific showing. 93 WA.

10-27 Papapietro Perry // Russian River Valley, California 2009

115

Aromas of hot rock and mineral lead to fresh, snappy flavors of vibrant wild berry, black licorice,graphite and cedar. A full-bodied, well-proportioned red, ending with a tightly knit core of berry and

stone notes. 94 WS.

2-5 Belle Glos “Clark and Telephone” // Santa Maria Valley, California 2010

120

Very dense and superconcentrated, this offers an impressive mix of dense blackberry, raspberry

and huckleberry, holding its focus and maintaining its supple texture. 93 WS.



2-28 Belle Glos "Las Alturas" // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2009

120

Bold, rich and layered, exhibiting dense dark berry fruit that shows touches of spice, wild berryand blackberry, with attractive floral scents. Full-bodied, this expands on the finish, where the

flavors fan out. 92 WS.

1-16 Siduri, Sierra Mar Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2010

120

Fresh and snappy, with ripe, vibrant black cherry, wild berry and red plum flavors, this definespure, ripe dark fruit. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced, ending with a persistent finish. 92 WS.

16-30 Roar, Gary's Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2009 120

Rich and layered, with firm yet supple mineral, plum, cherry, blackberry and strawberry rhubarb

flavors that are slow to unfold, gaining depth and dimension. 92 WS.

6-1 Roar, Rosella's Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2009

120

Dark ruby in color with a deep, spicy nose of cola, earth, raspberries and lavender.\u00a0 On thepalate

there's a dense, ripe and mouthfilling texture that's filled with a variety of cherry and berry fruits.

1-8 Pali, Durell Vineyard // Sonoma Coast, California 2008 120

A distinctive style that's dark, rich and layered, deep in black fruits, with ripe plum, blackberry

and raspberry flavors. Full-blown and deeply concentrated, yet for all its depth and richness, this

remains elegant and refined. 96 WS. Tied for highest rated Pinot from CA for vintage.



2-12 Papapietro Perry "777 Clones" // Sonoma, California 2008

120

Sleek, intense, rich and elegant, with a tight beam of spicy cherry, raspberry, rhubarb and wildberry fruit that's pure, focused and full-bodied, ending with a tapered finish that lets the flavors

unfold gracefully. 93 WS.

14-11 Patz and Hall, Chenoweth Ranch Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2009 120

Very impressive, pure and firm, this is marked by a density of flavor, with tight flavors of dark

blackberry, cedar, spice and mineral. Full-bodied, deep and persistent on the finish. 93 WS.

11-28 DuMol // Russian River Valley, California 2009

130

Bright garnet red. Beautifully pure aromas of ripe red cherry then darker wild berry with a subtlegrassy rhubarb edge. Opens with cranberry freshness and intense raspberry then deeper kirsch notes with

a licorice/sassafras edge. Supple mid-palate that is harmonious and remains focused and lively despite

the building richness. Complex savory elements build toward a spicy/peppery finish.

B Martinelli “Bondi Home Ranch” // Russian River Valley, California 2009 130

This dense plum/purple-tinged pinot noir from the famed “Water Trough Vineyard” exhibits sweet

kirsch, strawberry, and plum fruit as well as a deep, full-bodied mouthfeel, Concentrated and intense,

with length and aging potential, and impressive!

2-21 Landmark, Kanzler Vineyard // Sonoma Coast, California 2007 135

Very ripe, with great depth, touching on berry jam. Yet this is balanced, complex, focused andpure, with lively wild berry. 94 WS.

2-11 Chasseur, Umino Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2006

135

Cherry, red plum, boysenberry, raspberry and wild strawberry impressions rise above the Oriental



spice notes.

15-9 Chasseur, Freestone Station Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2006

135

Red raspberry, red cherry, red plum, and pomegranate lead to a finish that is nearly endless.

2-26 Clendenen Family Vineyards "Le Bon Climat" // Santa Maria Valley, California 2006 135

This wine comes from the organically certified Le Bon Climat vineyard, planted in 1998. It isentirely from a central, elevated mesa, planted to the Dijon clone 667.

5-13 Merry Edwards, Klopp Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2008

140

A bit more exotic than usual, with allspice and juniper berries accenting a core of classic toasty,

bramble-blackberry fruit. Cola, plum, bacon and cocoa add complex layers to the aroma. The palate is smooth and supple upon entry, becoming increasingly tarry and ripe with aeration. 89 WS.

16-23 Greg Linn Wines, Hudson Vineyard // Carneros, California 2007

140

The noise is tobacco, black cherry, tar, rose petal. On the palate a medium weight, reveals more

black cherry, smoke, black raspberry, tree bark, and minerals. Soon followed by a very long finishthat goes on for minutes and velvety texture. 150 cases of this wine were made. 90 WA.

9-27 Greg Linn Wines, Ancient Ocean // California 2009 140

On the nose this wine has a background of sweet red fruits, floral characters and a hint of citrus.

We have never produced a greater mouth feel. On the pallet it gives you tangerine peal, red andblack fruit, black licorice, truffles, and forest floor. The finish on the wine is where you know we had

something different, almost a tangerine slice dipped in coco.

11-9 Martinelli “Moonshine Ranch” // Russian River Valley, California 2010

140



Floral lavender notes join ripe plum and black cherry flavors at the center of this fleshy, spicyPinot, with a touch of mineral and loamy earth notes. 92 WS.

10-7 Patz and Hall, Pisoni Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2007

150

Intense and structured, this beautifully crafted red offers a core of blackberry, raspberry and

blueberry flavors. Full-bodied, pleasantly chewy and gutsy, gaining depth and momentum andfinishing with a strong, assertive, flavorful finish. 94 WS.

4-16 Fiddlehead, Fiddlestix Vineyard "Lollapalooza" // Santa Rita Hills, California 2008 155

Blackberry, dark cherry, and graphic-like minerality. Concentrated blueberry and sweet tobacco

leaf flavors are rounded by refined chalky tannins and elegant structure

15-10 Greg Linn Wines, Grangerville // Santa Rita Hills, California 2009

160

Laced with sweet red cherries, crushed flowers, tobacco and spices, all of which come together inan attractive, medium-bodied style. There is good intensity and energy.

2-13 Paul Hobbs, Lindsay Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California 2006 160

Tasty red plum and black cherry fruit is supple, elegant and delicate. 91 WS.

4-26 Sea Smoke “Southing” // Santa Rita Hills, California 2010

160

Each year, our goal for Southing is to create the ideal marriage of complexity and elegance. The

seductive nose of the 2010 Southing exhibits fresh crushed flowers, persimmon, morels and cola.

The fine tannins and minerality are enhanced by our estate.

15-13 Merry Edwards “Coopersmith Vineyard” // Russian River Valley, California 2010

165



“The fragrant aromas unfold with luscious, mouthwatering black raspberries laced with dark chocolate– a consistent signature for this wine. Crushed black fruit, syrupy blue plums, black tea, cinnamom and

anise expand its broad profile. A wonderful, mature balance!”

1-6 Morlet "Coteaux Nobles" // Sonoma Coast, California 2008

170

Lots of herbs, earth, plum and dusty, loamy soil notes intertwined with hints of smoke, blackcherries and intriguing barbecue characteristics. Produced by one of my favorite winemakers, Luc

Morlet.

10-28 DuMol "Ryan" // Green Valley, California 2008

170

Exhibits a rich mix of loamy earth, dried berry, spice, cedar, cherry rhubarb and red and blacklicorice flavors. Full-bodied, intense and concentrated. 90 WA. 90 WS.

5-17 DuMOL "Estate" // Green Valley, California 2008 180

Clear bright garnet red; multi layered aromas of cranberry and dried flowers becoming red and

black cherry with a slight grassy black tea element. Crunchy red fruits dominate the palate entry withred apple skin notes that deepen to typical Green Valley raspberry and cola flavors. Youthful structure

becomes suppler with aeration. Tea leaf and baking spice notes on the fresh savory finish. 92 WA.

7-11 Sea Smoke “TEN” // Santa Rita Hills, California 2010

200

A brooding and intense wine. The aromas begin with notes of noble fir, ganache, dusty blueberry

and blackberry cobbler. Firm, mature tannins—evidence of Ten’s ageability—are followed by

a long, velvety finish.

8-21 Morlet “Joli Coeur” // Sonoma Coast, California 2010

220



Made from the very best section, the heart, of the excellent ‘Coteaux Nobles’ vineyard located on

the Sonoma Coast, this unique wine is also named after the typical seductive character of the Pinot

Noir grape. Handcrafted by using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, it is the ‘Charming Character’ or ‘Joli Cœur.’ Intense red and black cherry and raspberry coulis flavors with earthy

notes (graphite), rich and concentrated with a lingering finish. 94 WA.

10-8 Kistler, Occidental Vineyard "Cuvee Elizabeth" // Sonoma Coast, California 2000

650

The 2000 Pinot Noir Occidental Vineyard Cuvee Elizabeth is profound. An opaque purple color is followed by gorgeous aromas of white flowers, minerals, black raspberries, cherries, and toast. It

boasts layers of flavor, astonishing purity as well as fruit intensity, and a finish that lasts for nearly a

minute. This majestic Pinot Noir is one of the most remarkable New World Pinots I have ever tasted. Itcan easily compete with the most profound French Burgundies. - Parker. 99 WA.



Oregon

1-1 A to Z // Oregon 2010 38



Super sexy and spicy on the nose with aromas of apricots, blueberries, Bing cherries, blood

oranges, gingerbread, white pepper, sweet Eastern spices, violets, tea and sweet pipe tobacco. In themouth, the wine has refreshing acidity with silky tannins and rich flavors mirroring the aromatics.

12-20 Merriman "Cummins Road" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 38

Traditionally, this block is the first harvest pick of the vintage. It always delivers a wonderfulfreshness that highlights the bright, red plum, cherry fruit characteristics of the 777 clone with lively

acids that make this one of the funnest Pinot Noir buys to make the scene in quite a while! A greatexample of fine winemaking in a challenging vintage.

12-22 R. Stuart and Co. “Big Fire” // Oregon 2009 38

Wild rose, tea leaf, mushroom, violet and spice. Pomegranate, tarragon, red plum and

cranberries. So soft!

8-18 Pali "Alphabets" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010

45

Rich and penetrating palate of velvety red currant followed by a cherry core that is accented bysavory porcini mushroom.

1-3 Adelsheim // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009 55

With its broad array of origins and clones, this wine displays red aromas (candied cherry,

pomegranate and raspberry), on the nose and the palate. In addition, one finds a light touch of brown

spices.

14-12 Ken Wright Cellars // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 65

Fresh, juicy, vibrant, balanced to perfection and delivering a tasty heap ‘o mixed Red and black

fruits.

4-31 Roco // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009



65

Offers up notes of cedar, spice box, rose petal, cherry, and raspberry. Velvety-textured, sweetly-

fruited, and well-balanced, this crowd-pleaser can be approached now. 91 WA.

1-11 Spindrift "Reserve" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2006

85

Lithe, supple and distinctive for its delicate raspberry, orange peel and fresh sage aromas andflavors, lingering against fine tannins on the light, appealing finish. 90 WS.


90

Silky in texture, this dark, spicy red is fragrant with smoke, toast and mineral overtones as the

cherry fruit character rolls nicely through the long finish. NYR.

1-5 Merriman, Merriman Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009

90

The long, seductive mouthfeel is a slow and contemplative interplay of plush dark fruit, cocoapowder, .cardamom pods and clove oil that cleave with the silky tannins that are only found from

outstanding vintages from ideal growing sites.

1-13 Cancilla Cellars, Reserve // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008

90

Chosen from the best four barrels and given an additional six months aging in used Beaux Freresheavy-toasted barrels. This small production beauty (less than 100 cases) exudes black cherry and

raspberry. A hidden gem on the wine list.

3-17 Domaine Serene “Yamhill Cuvee" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009

95

Superb bouquet of smoke, cinnamon, rose petal, cherry, and cranberry. Spicy, expressive, and

medium- bodied on the palate, it displays a racy personality marked by savory flavor and vibrantacidity.



2-32 Domaine Drouhin // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008

105

Red and black cherry spice box and cedar. Already elegant and lovely, this cuvée has excellentweight, balanced with firm acidity and a very long finish.

14-12 Ken Wright Cellars, Shea Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2011

110

Shea Vineyard gives black/red fruit - especially blueberry - but with more spice and earth than

other Yamhill-Carlton wines. Always a fine marriage of ripe fruit and juicy, fresh, texture.

1-22 Ken Wright Cellars, Abbot Claim Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2011

110

Floral and spice focused with primarily dark fruit flavors.

13-11 Ken Wright Cellars, Canary Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2011 110

Fruit focused with a moderate structure, light tanins and bright acidity. Blue and Red fruits.

15-1 Ken Wright Cellars, Guadalupe Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2011 110

A floral and spice focused wine that is very forward and attractive in its youth. Flavors of

chocolate, cola, raspberry, and black cherry.

15-24 Chehalem “Stoller Vineyard” // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009

110

Light and juicy, this is bright with plum and currant fruit playing against refined tannins and

fragile acidity, lingering on the transparent finish. 93 WS.

12-31 Chehalem “Wind Ridge Block Ridgecrest Vineyard” // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009



110

Deft, transparent and tangy, playing its lacy acidity and refined tannins against ripe blackberry,cherry and tobacco flavors that dance easily over the sleek finish. 93 WS.

11-5 Beaux Freres // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 110

Light and refreshing, with zip to the cherry and guava flavors, sailing into the soft, inviting finish. This

has depth and length on a delicate frame. 91 WS.

11-28 Evening Land, Seven Springs Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010

115

Light and silky, this is beguiling for the way it deftly plays its polished red berry and black cherryfruit against glints of mineral and white pepper. The finish brings it all together seamlessly. 93 WS.

8-28 Trisaetum, Coast Range Estate Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 115

Polished, elegant and silky, offering lovely red berry and cherry flavors. Lingers easily and

evocatively on the long finish. 91 WS.


120


2-16 Ken Wright Cellars, Canary Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010

120


2-20 Ken Wright Cellars, Guadalupe Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010

120

A Floral and spice focused wine that is very forward and attractive in its youth. Flavors of




8-16 Beaux Freres, The Beaux Freres Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2009 170

Light and spicy, with pretty red berry and cinnamon flavors that linger against refined tannins.

The flavors expand with each sip, picking up extra mineral and earth nuances, as the finish sails

on unabated. It's the length that makes this special. 94 WS.


Impressive for its clarity, transparency and focused blackberry, raspberry and sassafras flavors, hintingat floral and mineral notes as the finish lingers enticingly. Offers elegance and refinement without losing

intensity. 93 WS.

16-16 Domaine Serene "Jerusalem Hill" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008

150

Lovely bouquet and palate of balsam wood, rose petal, smoke, incense, and a predominance ofred fruits. 92 WA.

2-19 Penner-Ash, Shea Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008

150

Ripe, round and complex, delivering black cherry, currant and plum flavors. 94 WS.

4-24 Evening Land, Seven Springs Vineyard “La Source” // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010

155

This red is remarkable for its array of vivid flavors on a sleek, airy frame, shading its juicy

raspberry and cherry fruit with a streak of wet rock, crushed rose petal and white pepper, all of itput together seamlessly. The finish just doesn't quit. 95 WS.

14-5 Argyle “Spirithouse” // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2005

160

Cherry, plum and raspberry flavors hover gracefully. It all lingers beautifully. 93 WS.



2-15 Penner-Ash, Dussin Vineyard // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2006 160

Smooth, with a lithe feel to the plum, pepper and sweet spice flavors. 90 WS.

3-27 Roco "Private Stash" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2007

160

A focus on the dark fruit side of the spectrum. Aromas of spice box, black cherry, and black

raspberry lead to a medium-bodied, intensely flavored yet elegant Pinot with layered savory fruit. 93WA.

6-16 Roco "Private Stash" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008 175

Light on its feet, sailing its pretty plum and currant flavors into a refined cloud of fragile tannins.

The finish lingers evocatively. This feels elegant on the surface, but has a swagger underneath.

93 WA. 94 WS.

15-3 Domaine Serene “Grace” // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2006

170

Medium/dark ruby with spicy cherry and raspberry aromas, complex flavors, and a sense of

elegance. 93 WA.

2-17 Penner Ash "Pas De Nom" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2007 180

A selection of the winery’s best barrels. It delivers a superb nose of toast, spice box, black cherry,

and black raspberry. This leads to an elegant, structured wine with excellent depth of flavor. 92 WS.

3-1 Penner Ash "Pas De Nom" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008

195

Light on its feet, with gorgeous currant, plum and wet stone aromas and flavors that remainexpressive and intense without any apparent weight. The tannins are beautifully integrated, while the



finish goes on and on. 250 Cases. 95 WS.


Taut, racy and sleek, with vibrant acidity to support the black cherry, black tea and mineral

flavors, finishing with a tarry edge and generous tannins. This has an aristocratic feel. 94 WS.

B Penner-Ash “Pas De Nom” // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010

180

Soft and inviting, this is plush with refined tannins around a light-textured core of black cherryand blackberry flavors, with a hint of roasted grain. Offers richness without excess weight, and

the finish just keeps dancing. 94 WS.

15-15 Beaux Freres "The Upper Terrace" // Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008 195

Elegant, refined and beautifully focused, layering its red cherry, black cherry, blueberry and

currant fruit into a seamless package without tremendous weight. The finish picks up cream, chalk

and distinctly mineral notes, and this just doesn't quit. 95 WS.


Taut and focused, this offers a cascade of cinnamon, clove, cherry, raspberry and guava flavors,coming together harmoniously against refined tannins. The finish glides easily. Lingers and lingers. 94

WS.



INTERNATIONAL

France

Bourgogne

16-28 Domaine Morey-Coffinet Bourgogne // Burgundy, France 2010 58

This smoky red offers a core of cherry fruit, raspberry and spice notes. This has some weight and muscle, showing the ripeness of the vintage. 88 WS.

1-10 Coche-Dury Bourgogne // Burgundy, France 2009

165

The 2009 Bourgogne Rouge is a flashy, exuberant wine with lovely fleshiness at this level. Sweetred berries, flowers and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from this radiant, tasty

Bourgogne.

Cote Chalonnaise

Village

6-8 Claudie Jobard Rully "La Chaume" // Burgundy, France 2009 68

Soft entry, with bright ripe black cherry fruit leading the way. The structure comes through on the



back end, with some earthy spice showing as well.

Cotes de Beaune

Village

6-21 Joseph Drouhin Pommard // Burgundy, France 2009 100

An intense, bright, red color; a powerful nose, with notes of blackcherry and spice, evolvingtowards aromas of young leather. On the palate, the tannins give a certain impression of firmness,somewhat softened by a nice, harmonious texture. Persistent flavors in the aftertaste.

Premier Cru

14-7 Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Clos des Couchereaux // Burgundy, France 2010 99

The 2010 Beaune Clos des Couchereaux wafts from the glass with sweet red cherries, flowers,mint and spices, all of which are woven together beautifully in a classy, medium-bodied style that isundeniably appealing. The higher altitude site gives this wine an airy quality that is absolutely

gorgeous, yet there is an understated weight to the finish that is striking for the way it balancesall of the elements in the glass. This is a gorgeous Beaune. 92 WA.

9-8 Louis Jadot Volnay 1er Clos de la Barre // Burgundy, France 2010 140

The 2010 Volnay Clos de la Barre is a huge, implosive wine loaded with fruit. This explosiveVolnay bursts onto the palate with black cherries, tar, licorice, smoke and incense. The aromas and

flavors take on a decidedly exotic quality as the wine sits in the glass. 93 WA.



12-14 Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Clos des Mouches // Burgundy, France 2009 180

It shows gorgeous inner perfume and a weightless, gracious personality. The inner sweetness of

the fruit flows nicely to the sensual, radiant fruit. A lovely vein of minerality underpins the subtlefinish. 93 WA.

Cotes de Nuits

Village

13-6 Daniel Rion Cotes de Nuits-Villages "Le Vaucrain" // Burgundy, France 2009 90

Quite pretty though with better overall complexity to the red berry fruit and violet aromas thatlead to earth-infused medium-bodied flavors that are textured, round and already accessible.

3-9 Vincent Girardin Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes // Burgundy, France 2009 120

Racy mineral acidity, floral and perfumed, too. Dark chocolate flavors with a nice balance oftannins and acidity. A lively, juicy finish.

14-4 Louis Jadot Nuits-St.-Georges // Burgundy, France 2010 120

This sports what is perhaps the most complex nose of any of the villages level wines in theextensive Jadot portfolio. A dense and beautifully layered nose features a variety of black fruitaromas along with notes of earth, spice and game. The mouth feel is unusually sophisticated and refined

with ripe and dense but quite fine-grained tannins that possess a high degree of phenolic maturity, allwrapped in a mouth coating and firmly structured finish. This is terrific and should deliverexceptionally good value. 92 Burghound. 90 WA.



3-10 Bouchard Pere et Fils Nuits-St.-Georges // Burgundy, France 2009 125

Intense aromas of berry fruit and spice.

4-20 Domaine Roger Chevillon Nuits-St.-Georges // Burgundy, France 2009 130

A deep red color, full-bodied in the mouth with flavors of summer fruits such as black cherry. The 2009

Nuits St. Georges is round, sexy, showy and very 2009 in character. Early notes of aromatic complexityare just beginning to develop in bottle, making this a highly attractive wine to drink now and over thenext handful of years. Sweet cherries, tobacco, spices and leather inform the creamy, textured finish.

89 WA.

12-32 Maison Roche de Bellene Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes // Burgundy, France 2009 135

Bright dark ruby. Nice aromatics of tangerine skin and infused red berry. Light to medium entryof lovely red & black cherry with a pleasing grilled herb element. Beautiful balanced acid/tanninwash on the finish. Nicolas Potel negociant.

Premier Cru



4-1 Domaine Tortochot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Les Champeaux // Burgundy, France 2009 155

Masculine with smoky red berry and tobacco flavors. Very structured in the mouth.

3-6 Nicolas Potel Nuits-St.-Georges 1er Les Pruliers // Burgundy, France 2006 160

Redcurrant, licorice and oak aromas. Ripe and sweet with red berry and good acidity.

5-12 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-St.-Georges 1er Les Bousellots // Burgundy, France 2008 170

Its dark color and deep, intense aromas of licorice, black raspberry, beet root, and peat, renderChevillons’ 2008 Nuits-St.-Georges Les Bousselots a remarkable contrast with its Chaignots sibling.Sweetly-ripe dark berries, peat bogs, fruit pits, and medicinal herbs inform a palpably-dense, fine-grained

palate and in a long, finish emerges a savory salinity that draws saliva and invigorates.

91 WA.

10-15 Domaine Joseph Faiveley Nuits-St.Georges 1er Les Damodes // Burgundy, France 2010 195

This red shows fine depth, expressing wild cherry, strawberry, spice and mineral flavors. Well-toned, yet bright and fruity, with a lingering aftertaste of fruit and mineral. 93 WS. 93

Burghound.

13-18 Domaine Jacques Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin 1er // Burgundy, France 2007 225

The Domaine Jacques Prieur Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru is sourced exclusively from thedomaine's young vines from within Le Chambertin Grand Cru itself. The domaineowns two acres of vines idealy located on the mid-level slopes of the Grand Cru ofChambertin. Soil here is rich in organic material, mineral and clay and vines are old

and very densely planted to encourage competition amongst the vines, limiting yieldsand producing fruit of great concentration.



3-25 Domaine Dujac Vosne-Romanee 1er Les Beaux Monts // Burgundy, France 2007 240

Jasmine, lily, and black tea perfume A tart berry edge to its ripe fruit as well as intense inner-mouthperfume, ginger, cumin, and star anise all inform a long finish. This has real complexity. 91 WA.

13-21 Domaine Perrot-Minot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Echanges // Burgundy, France 2007 240

Deep red. Smoky red and black berries complicated by mocha. A round, rather easygoing wine thatfinishes with dusty tannins and good length. 90 Tanzer.

13-27 Domaine Perrot-Minot Nuits-St.-Georges 1er La Richemone Vieilles Vignes // 240


This is round, supple and generous, showing black cherry, vanilla and mineral notes. 91 WS.

B Domaine Perrot-Minot Nuits-St.-Georges 1er La Richemone "Cuvee Ultra" //

300


Wild, smoky aromas are followed by cassis, violet, bilberry and vanilla flavors. Ripe and silky, yetwith a dense structure. There's terrific harmony and expression already. 94 WS.


325


A deep and dense red, featuring blackberry, black currant, violet and spice aromas and flavors,all fresh and vibrant. 93 WS.

3-2 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Lavaux St. Jacques // Burgundy, France 2002



400

Medium to full-bodied and displaying a nose of spicy dark fruits, bing cherries, and toast, the2002 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux- St.-Jacques is a juicy, rich wine. Loads of blackberries, smokycassis, meat, and hints of leather can be found in its complex personality. 91 WA.

Grand Cru

3-7 Domaine Gabriel Tortochot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2006 225

A background trace of wood sets off reticent but pure and earth red, blue and violet aromas thatare followed by wonderfully intense, dense and powerful broad-shouldered flavors that both coatand stain the palate. 93 Burghound.

3-20 Nicolas Potel Echezeaux Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2007

240

An attractive smoky component is reminiscent of the sweet aromas of burning vine cuttings.There are firm tannins, yet overall this red is elegant and fresh, with fine length. 92 WS.

B Louis Jadot Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2010 245

An elegant and distinctly cool and restrained nose features a pretty array of floral and stone noteson the wonderfully complex and layered red berry fruit and plum aromas. The same sense of

refinement inculcates the intense and highly energetic medium-bodied flavors that culminate in apenetratingly mineral-driven and explosively long finish. 95 Burghound. 94 WA.

14-1 Louis Jadot Echezeaux Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2010 275

The 2010 Echezeaux is stunningly beautiful. I am not sure where the wine starts and ends. It justorbits in a very special place where all of the elements are beautifully balanced. Finely knit layers of

dark red fruit, spices and mint are just some of the notes that emerge from the glass. But the Echezeauxis not about aromas or flavors, it is really much more about textural elegance and finesse. This is adazzling showing. 96 WA.



16-22 Domaine Joseph Faiveley Echezeaux Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2010 300

Noticeable if deft wood notes frame the very spicy dark berry fruit and warm earth suffused nose.

There is beautiful concentration to the velvet-textured and mouth coating medium-bodied flavors thatare shaped by relatively fine but notably firm tannins, all wrapped in a moderately austere andstrikingly long finish. 94 Burghound

2-4 Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin // Burgundy, France 2000

375

Well-made, an impressively solid '00. Elegant and rich, showing beautiful midpalate

concentration, with mineral, black and red fruit, fig and plum, but also a distinctive chestnut-roastedgame note. 93 WS.

2-18 Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2002 440

Jadot’s delicately spicy 2002 Clos Vougeot is medium to full-bodied, structured and loaded withred cherries, licorice, and earth. This fresh, peppery wine is concentrated, deep, and has terrificmouth-feel as well as a long, suave finish. 94 WA.


Exhibits an unusually dark color for its collection; offers a polished, rich, velvet-textured melange

of lightly-cooked black fruits underlain by roasted red meats; and finishes sedately but withmemorable savor and length. 93 WA.

12-28 Domaine Debray Clos Vougeot Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2009 420

An always very intense color and a complex bouquet with floral aromas of roses and violetsfollowed by rich, sappy and mellow sensations on the palate which combine finesse and fullness. NYR.

5-27 Bouchard Pere et Fils Echezeaux Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2009 450



Intense aromas of red fruit and terroir, with oaky touches. In a superb ensemble, this wine is ablend of the elegance of its terroir and the power of its Grand Cru standing. NYR.

6-11 Bouchard Pere et Fils Clos Vougeot Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2009

450

Complex bouquet of red berry fruit with a hint of spice and an oaky note. Dazzling elegance on

the palate, with a perfect blend of finesse and raciness. NYR.

2-24 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 1996 650

This dark ruby-colored wine is unbelievable, and potentially will be Jadot's finest 1996. Anawesome nose of deep black cherries intermingled with sauteed mushrooms, underbrush, stones,and minerals is followed by an amazingly powerful yet tense personality. Complex layers of intense,precise, pure, and earthy fruit cascade over the palate in this full-bodied, thickly-textured, muscular,

masculine, and well- delineated wine. 96 WA.


The stunning, dark purple-colored 1997 Bonnes Mares enthralls the nose with its extraordinarybaked blackberry aromas. This is a wine of unbelievable power, concentration, and exceptionalextraction. Deep layers of cocoa powder-dusted figs and prunes vie with a compote of red cherries,

stones, and creamed mocha flavors for the taster's attention. This full-bodied, velvety-textured, sur-maturite-laced wine lingers on the palate for at least 40 seconds. 95 WA.

10-22 Louis Jadot Clos de Beze Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 1996 550

Simply fantastic. As thick, silky and round as they come in '96, this is a mouthful of wine that'sfruit- and terroir-driven, full-bodied, ripe yet elegant. Has firm texture, plenty of black fruit flavors anda deftly smoked, toasted oak character that keeps pumping out its sweet wood, grilled meat

complexity. The finish just won't stop. A monumental effort for the vintage. 96 WS. 95 WA.




This black/purple-colored benchmark-setter displays saliva-inducing cookie dough and cherry

syrup aromas. Immensely ripe and concentrated, yet pure, fresh, and noble, it conquers the tasterwith unending layers of jammy compote-like fruit flavors. Awesomely dense, deep, fresh, and refined,this stunner has the potential to ultimately merit a score in the high 90s. It seamlessly combines

the New World's over-ripeness and fruit-forward characteristics with Burgundy's trademarkbalance, elegance, and structure. 96 WA.

13-23 Domaine Leroy Clos Vougeot Grand Cru // Burgundy, France 2007 1350

Ripe plum, cherry and their pits; roasted meats; salt and crushed stone are all prominent in aPinot of formidable aromatic and gustatory intensity; abundant but refined tannin; and a

reverberative finish that rings changes on your palate. 95 WA

Argentina

1-29 Calathus // Mendoza, Argentina 2007 55

Black cherry and black raspberry lead to a silky, medium-bodied Pinot. 90 WA.

3-31 Bodega Chacra “Cincuenta y Cinco” // Patagonia, Argentina 2007 190

Rose petal, crushed cherry and sandalwood aromas that lead the way for supple, stylish cherryand red currant fruit.



New Zealand

1-15 Craggy Range, Te Muna Road Vineyard //Martinsborough, New Zealand 2009 105

Sophisticated, smooth, creamy and round, offering a plushtexture to the ripe cherry, raspberry and cranberry flavors,with delicate mineral, spice and floral details that just go on andon. 91 WS.



MERLOT

(Please note, there are several Merlot's under French and Italian Reds as well)

4-17 Falesco // Umbria, Italy 2010 36

The 2010 Merlot possesses lovely inner perfume and expressive dark fruit. The wine retains itsfreshness and vibrancy through to the finish, where fragrant white flowers add lift. 90 WS.

2-6 Northstar // Columbia Valley, Washington 2007 60

The 2007 Merlot Columbia Valley was blended from 14 vineyards while the wine was made with40- 60% whole berries depending upon the site. It was aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak.It reveals a nose of pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, lavender, cassis, and black currant. Medium to

full- bodied on the palate, this impeccably balanced wine is loaded with raspberry, plum, and blackfruit flavors, has outstanding density, and a long, fruit-filled finish. 92 WA.

4-7 Clos du Val // Napa Valley, California 2009 65

Sweet black cherry fruit aromas with hints of cassis and black olive; medium-bodied with darkcherry and blackberry fruit.

4-3 Reynolds Family, Stags Leap District // Napa Valley, California 2006

75



Coffee and berry fruit intermixed with hints of toasty oak, sweet cherries, and barbecue smoke.

4-10 Pahlmeyer // Napa Valley, California 2008

90

Inky purple-colored, the wine offers up chocolatey espresso/mocha/cocoa notes as well as plentyof plum, black cherry and blacker fruits. Medium to full-bodied, with silky tannins, surprising

elegance, and good richness. 91 WA.

4-29 Ehlers Estate // Napa Valley, California 2009 100

Creamy, with notes of milk chocolate, raspberry, black currants and licorice, this wine has abroad mouth filling texture that is adorned with thyme, sage, and kiwi, and finishes with classicallysilky tannins.

4-11 Blackbird "Arise" // Napa Valley, California 2007

110

75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibits a forest floor,

Burgundian-like component. 92 WA.

4-6 Terralsole "Coldoro" // Tuscany, Italy 2005 110

Very fresh and clean, with strawberry and floral character. Full-bodied, with good fruit.

5-9 PlumpJack // Napa Valley, California 2009 110

Bursts from the glass with racy red fruit, mint, flowers and spices. This is a refined, juicy Merlot

to drink over the next few years. 92 WA.


The 2010 Merlot bursts from the glass with gorgeous freshness. White flowers, spices, chocolate,



mocha and sweet red berries jump out from this exuberant, fleshy Merlot. At the same time, the cool,late growing season helped preserve vivacity and verve. The 2010 is 94% Merlot plus dollops ofCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. 92 WS.

B Craggy Range, Gimblett Gravels “Sophia” // Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 2004 135

A broad-shouldered Merlot, with concentrated black currant, black plum and generous cedaryoak flavors. Fresh herb tones and muscular tannins grip the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc andCabernet Sauvignon. 90 WS.

11-8 Duckhorn Vineyards, Estate Grown // Napa Valley, California 2005

150

Rich and concentrated, yet supple, with plush blackberry and mocha aromas. Ripe, yet tightly-wound,with black currant, lead pencil, and cedar flavors that finish with firm tannins. 91 WS



SHIRAZ

4-25 Schild Estate // Barossa Valley, Australia 2009 55

An expressive Shiraz, bursting with dark plum and bright blueberry notes, joined by hints ofroasted meat and spice. The finish rolls along with an airy, open texture that lets the flavors sail.Has depth and pinpoint balance. 92 WS.

16-6 John Duval “Entity" // Barossa Valley, Australia 2006

85

Blackberry, currant and subtle spices, remaining fresh and brilliant through the long, persuasive

finish.

92 WS.

4-23 Mitolo “Revier” // Barossa Valley, Australia 2006 100

The distinctive flavor profile hits some mint, cedar and red berry notes, touching on guava as thefinish lingers. 90 WS.

16-1 Mitolo “Savitar” // McLaren Vale, Australia 2006

140

Blueberry and wild blackberry flavors poking through a layer of fine-grained tannins, finishingwith real refinement. 90 WS.



4-27 Penfolds "Grange" // South Australia 2004 455

Smooth and seductive, this delivers a full-throated chorus of currant, plum, blackberry and spice flavors, hinting at coffee and cardamom as the finish floats and sails easily over a bed of polished, refined tannins. A touch of black olive balances nicely against it all. Beautifully structured,

expressive and very long. 99 WA. 98 WS.



SYRAH

4-19 Maranet // Russian River Valley, California 2008 60

Maranet is the second project of DuMol. Gorgeous ruby color with blackberry, boysenberry,coffee and thyme flavors.

10-23 Alchemy Wine Productions “Edwin Dyer” // Santa Ynez Valley, Caliornia 2009 60

Black currant, dark cherry, fine tannins. 77 cases.

10-5 Novy // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2009 75

Beautifully rich, powerful red graced with exquisite finesse and elegance. Sweet dark cherries,flowers, spices and game flow from this large-scaled, sleek Syrah. Varietal black pepper, spice andlicorice wrap around the dark, muscular finish. The straight Santa Lucia Highlands bottling is superb.It is the equal of most, if not all, the vineyard designates, and also costs less. 93 WA.

5-4 Novy // Sonoma County, California 2006 80

A sleek, elegant style that's balanced, slowly building depth, with tight dark berry, pepper and

spice.

93 WS.



13-19 K Vintners "The Deal", Sundance Vineyard // Columbia Valley, Washington 2009 90

From the most acclaimed producers of Syrah in WA, this wine always keeps that reputation in-

tact. It delivers complex fruit and terroir aspects- cured meat, olive, roast venison and earth, andminerality. A perennial 94+ wine. NYR.

5-11 Bonaccorsi, Larner Vineyard // Central Coast, California 2006 105

Stunning nose of acacia flowers, blueberries, and black raspberries, a full-bodied mouthfeel,sweet, silky tannins. 92 WA.

2-9 Efeste "Jolie Bouche", Boushey Vineyard // Yakima Valley, Washington 2008

105

Focused, sharply defined and beautifully expressive, this packs an enormous range of red berry,

pomegranate, tomato leaf and roasted beet flavors into a taut, savory jet of deliciousness. Stylish, balanced and raucous all at the same time. 95 WS.

5-6 McCrea “Cuvee Orleans” // Columbia Valley, Washington, 2004 110

Black cherry, and blueberry. Silky on the palate. 6% Viognier. Stunning Cote-Rotie style blend.

90 WA.

5-10 Martinelli “Terra Felice” // Russian River Valley, California 2004

120

Rich flavors and aromas of plum, violets, and tobacco. Pair this wine with game.

15-28 K Vintners "Morrison Lane" // Walla Walla, Washington 2009

120

Black fruit, dark earth undergrowth, liquid smoke, condensed and saturating with luxurioustexture. A true classic from the oldest syrah vineyard in Walla Walla. NYR. Always 93+.



5-7 JC Cellars, Halley Rockpile Vineyard "Rockpile" // Sonoma, California 2006

125

Intense and vibrant, with rich, full-bodied blackberry, wild berry and blueberry fruit that's deepand concentrated. 95 WS.

11-24 Relic "Scarpa" // Napa Valley, California 2009 130

Deliciously complex, dense, deep and focused, with an array of beefy wild berry, mineral, blacklicorice, graphite and raspberry. Full-bodied yet graceful, elegant and beautifully proportioned, ending

with a long persistent finish. 95 WS.

10-24 K Vintners "The Beautiful" // Walla Walla, Washington 2009 150

95% Syrah co-fermented with 5% Viognier both from Cougar Hills. Spice, game, camphorcrushed with violets, sage and so on... ...Elegant and beautiful. NYR.

5-16 Craggy Range “Le Sol” // Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 2005 160

2005 Le Sol is simply an incredible wine, a massive nose of black plum, game and a touch of tar,the palate full-bodied with robust tannins and just like the great Northern Rhone producers, deliversa svelte, elegant finish that belies the powerful fruit that charges this wine along. If you doubt

New Zealand can make world-class wines, then try this. 95 WA.

4-25 DuMol “Eddie’s Patch” // Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California 2008 160

Showing a beautiful rich purple color, terrific texture, and notes of smoke, pepper, roasted meats, andabundant blackberry and cassis fruit. This inky Syrah possesses superb intensity, richness, and structure. 94 WA



7-2 Shafer “Relentless” // Napa Valley, California 2009 150

Brimming with dark, rich berry, loamy earth, crushed rock and espresso. This is a powerfulexpression that is also tapered and sophisticated, ending with all kinds of subtle nuances that comealive on the finish. Syrah and Petite Sirah. 95 WS.



ZINFANDEL

5-19 Rombauer // California2009 55

Opening with a burst, this wine boasts aromas of blackberry and boysenberry jam. On the palate, rich,juicy fruit loaded with ripe wild berries, plum, fig and black cherry flavors. Supple tannins and smoothoak notes show in the lush, mouth-filling finish.

5-21 Sanctuary, Mariah Vineyard // Mendocino, Lake County, California 2006 55

Sleek and well-focused, with black cherry and spice aromas and lively plum and smoky licorice flavors. 88 WS.

8-5 Castello Monaci Primitivo “Artas” // Salentino, Italy

2008 60

Artas has a bright, deep, ruby red colour; a very pronounced, complex and ethereal

bouquet with strong hints of fruits of the forest in perfect balance with sweet balsamic notes andthe aroma of roasted coffee. The flavor is full, warm, soft and very enveloping withsoft and elegant tannins. It finishes with a pleasant aftertaste of red fruits. 89

WA.

6-31 Highlands // Napa Valley, California2007 70

The brilliant nose of blackberry and ripe plum are complemented by hints of oak vanilla, varietal spice,black pepper, and minerals. Vibrant fruit characters fill the front palate and generously give way to fullyet soft and supple tannins with an acid balance setting a structured lingering finish.



5-26 Ridge // Paso Robles, California 2010 75

Rustic and chewy, with black cherry, herb and mineral aromas and concentrated raisin,

pepper and smoke.

9-20 Novy, Papera Ranch Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California2009 75

Jammy and easygoing, with raspberry and tons of smoky toast aromas and juicy cherryand spicy vanilla flavors.

13-4 Mauritson Rockpile "Rockpile Ridge" // Rockpile, California2009 85

The bright notes of ripe blackberry and raspberry are complimented by hints of vanilla,black pepper, and minerals on the nose. Bright fruit dominates the front palate, giving

way to a lush mouth feel and ample tannins. The finish is prototypical of Rockpile,long and focused.

5-23 Williams Selyem, Feeney Vineyard // Russian River Valley, California2006 90

Exhibits deep, peppery, earthy, herbal notes intermixed with black raspberry, sweetcherry, and damp earth. It is full-bodied and has lots of glycerin, power, and a longfinish. 92 WA.

3-13 Ridge Lytton Springs Proprietary Red // Sonoma, California2009 90

The 2009 Lytton Springs is the biggest and most structured of these 2009 Zinfandel-based

reds, largely owing to the earthier soils and the presence 23% Petite Sirah. Black fruit,plums, tar, licorice and smoke are some of the notes that flow from this generous, invitingred. The blend is 74% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah and 5% Carignane. 95 WA.

5-25 Martinelli "Lolita Ranch" // Russian River Valley, California

2007 125

Aromas of spice box, ground pepper, ripe strawberries, meat juices, roasted herbs, and



damp forest floor. 95 WA.

MALBEC

5-28 Bodega Luigi Bosca Lujan de Cuyo Reserva // Mendoza, Argentina 2009

55

Dark, with a core of plum, melted fig and iron covered by dark cocoa and espresso. A flash ofminerality peeks in on the long, rich finish. Awesome!

2-30 Norton "Privada" // Mendoza, Argentina 2009 58

Rich and dense, offering beautifully detailed mocha, boysenberry, fig and black currant notes, all

framed by alluring spice, anise and graphite, with a long, rich finish. 92 WS.

8-17 Riglos Gran Malbec // Mendoza, Argentina 2009 65

Dense, rich, layered, and incipiently complex, this full-bodied offering manages to remain light onits feet despite its obvious power. The Riglos wines are produced from estate-grown fruit sourcedfrom a vineyard known as Finca Las Divas under the supervision of consulting winemaker Paul

Hobbs.

92 WA.

6-3 Achaval-Ferrer "Finca Altamira" // Mendoza, Argentina 2005

140

Starts with a gorgeous nose of crushed plum and bluebell aromas before following up with a veryconcentrated but deftly balanced palate of plum sauce, spice, blueberry, boysenberry and sweet black

licorice, all held together by a vibrant, minerally spine. The finish is superlong and supersilky. 94 WS.



6-2 Vina Cobos "Bramare", Marchiori Vineyard // Mendoza, Argentina 2007

140

Vina Cobos is Paul Hobbs' winery in Argentina. A big, ripe, powerful rendition of Malbec, with

boysenberry, linzer torte and loganberry fruit pumping along mocha-infused toast. The lush finish is loaded with velvety tannins that let the fruit drip on. An impressive, hedonistic style. 93 WS.

6-4 Alta Vista "Alto" // Mendoza, Argentina 2007 150

A glass-coating opaque purple color, it exhibits a brooding, Bordeaux-like bouquet of exoticspices and

black fruits. Combines elegance with power70% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. 95 WA.

6-6 Bodega Catena Zapata, Nicasia Vineyard // Mendoza, Argentina 2006 160

Dense and layered, with loads of braised fig, currant paste, crushed plum and maceratedblackberry fruit. 95 WS.

6-5 Bodega Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard // Mendoza, Argentina 2006 160

This is powerfully rendered, with dark fig, black tea, melted licorice and plum sauce notescascading over one another. 94 WS.



CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND CABERNET BASED BLENDS

DOMESTIC

California

6-15 The Rule // Napa Valley, California 2009

44 Aromas of black cherries and red raspberries, as well as vanilla and toasty oak. On thepalate, the Rule

has a silky, round mouth feel and a long finish with mild tannins.

B Evening Land “Sorceror” // California 2008 60

This is the latest project from the duo who bring us Evening Land wines, movie producer turned wine

prospector Mark Tarlov and winemaker Sashi Moorman. Sorcerer is a spicy, exotic blend of 70%Cabernet with Syrah, Grenache and Petit Verdot rounding out the blend.

12-29 Paul Hobbs "Crossbarn" // Napa Valley, California 2010 80

Enticing aromas of blackcurrant and bittersweet cocoa grace this deep garnet-hued cabernetsauvignon. Silky in texture and firmly structured, it offers a rich palate of cassis and blackberry, framedby supple tannins and notes of graphite. Balanced acidity brightens a long finish.

6-28 Stags Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis" // Napa Valley, California 2010

90



The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis is laced with sweet red berries, plums, flowers, mint and

cloves. 91 WA.

6-9 Arietta "Quartet" // Napa Valley, California 2009 99

The 2009 Quartet caresses the palate with silky red berries, flowers, licorice and spices. This is amid- weight, radiant Quartet loaded with class and personality. In 2009 the blend is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. 91 WA.

B Greg Linn Wines Meritage “Howling” // Arroyo Grande Valley, California 2009

115

So here it is dark color, great floral spicy nose with hints of smoke. On the pallet it oozes withblack fruit, hints of red fruit, tar, cedar, pepper, chocolate, spice, grilled meats and a touch of

sweetness. The finish is long and will bring you full circle. The native yeast, acid and fruit make foran enticing wine to make you forget those boring cabernets.

12-25 Ferrari-Carano "Tresor" // Sonoma County, California 2006 115

Ripe, fleshy currant, black cherry and plum flavors, with spicy, herbal, cedary notes. CabernetSauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. 92 WS.

13-32 Paul Hobbs // Napa Valley, California 2008

140

It offers up complex aromas of tobacco leaf, graphite, damp earth, blackberries and black

currants, full- bodied power and more density, depth and structure than the Crossbarn. 93 WA.

7-5 Silver Oak // Alexander Valley, California, 2007 140

A profound, fruit-driven wine from a great California vintage. With a dark ruby color and apurple edge, it offers an inviting nose of ripe black plum, blackberry, baking spices and soy sauce.On the palate, this Cabernet is rich and full, with flavors reminiscent of a berry cobbler. Its long, fruityfinish and fine-grained tannins are a testament to exquisite ripeness at moderate alcohol.



B Louis M. Martini, Monte Rosso Vineyard // Napa Vallley, California 2005 140

The gorgeous 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard (which has some of northern California’soldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines) displays abundant aromas of loamy soil, cedarwood, creme de cassis,black cherries, unsmoked cigar tobacco, and spice box. This dark ruby/purple-tinged, elegant, full-bodied

2005 reveals excellent equilibrium among all its component parts. 91 WS. 91 WA.

15-30 Miner Family Vineyards "The Oracle" // Napa Valley, California 2007

150

A rich, gutsy style, with dense, extracted currant, graphite, espresso sage and cedar flavors. Full-

bodied and concentrated, finishing with firm tannins. 90 WS.

14-14 Cade, Howell Mountain // Napa Valley, California 2007 150

Combines power with pleasure, at first firm, tight and muscular, then slowly more accessible,built around mineral, graphite, dried currant and blackberry, with the flavors slowly building.Ends with chewy tannins. 92 WS.

4-15 Altamura // Napa Valley, California 2008

155

Combines very ripe, spicy dark berry fruit that's even a touch racy, with a firm backbone and a well-structured mix of acidity and tannins. The fruit is potent and concentrated, yet also shows a suppleness

and measure of grace. 94 WS.

11-6 Altamura // Napa Valley, California 2009 155

Striking, rich and opulent, elegant and refined, with ripe, dense blackberry, melted black licoriceand touches of cinnamon and baking spice. Ends with fine-grained, detailed tannins. 94 WS.

7-6 Nickel and Nickel, C.C. Ranch Vineyard // Napa Valley, California 2006 155



C.C. Ranch sits along the slope of a knoll west of the Silverado Trail. N&N produces wine from

15 acres of this vineyard.

7-7 Nickel and Nickel, Rock Cairn Vineyard // Napa Valley, California 2006 155

Dry-farmed site is comprised of deep, gravelly loam with a western exposure. N&N selects

grapes from nine acres.

15-12 Caymus //Napa Valley, California 2010 160

Simply said, it’s Caymus, and she needs no introduction!

14-2 Cade Estate, Howell Mountain // Napa Valley, California 2009 160

Layers of expressive dark fruit, licorice, mint and new leather wrap around the palate in this deep,powerful Cabernet Sauvignon. 94 WA.

6-18 Robert Mondavi, Reserve // Napa Valley, California 1991 355

Deep garnet colored with a touch of brick, this gives earthy / meaty notes over a core of red and blackcurrant preserves, pencil lead and Indian spices. Medium-full bodied with medium-firm, fine

grained tannins and crisp acid, there’s plenty of expressive fruit in the mouth giving a good long finish. 96 WA. 95 WS.


Earthy currant, blackberry and plum, with hints of herb, mocha and black licorice. 96 WS



7-8 Robert Mondavi, Reserve // Napa Valley, California 2007

200

A wonderful expression of stylish Cabernet that's ripe, fleshy, complex and layered, highlightingripe currant, wild berry and blueberry, with touches of cedar and cigar box. The flavors gain

traction on the finish. 95 WS.

7-10 Crocker and Starr "Stone Place" // Napa Valley, California 2007 160

Vibrant black currant and dark cherry are followed by raspberry, vanilla, lavender and stones.The mid-palate brings exotic notes of cocoa, espresso bean, dried lavender and rose petals, whilemoving into the finish with minerality, spice and cigar box. NYR.

9-28 Hall "Kathryn Hall" // Napa Valley, California 2008

180

Rich, savory and full-bodied, showing direct, potent young Cabernet flavors built aroundblackberry and dark berry fruit, with touches of spice, black licorice, mineral and toasty wood.

Very impressive for its purity, finesse and graceful finish. 96 WS. #2 Wine of 2011 by WS.

14-20 Hall “Kathryn Hall” // Napa Valley, California 2009 180

Ultrarich and multiflavored, with a range of deep, baked berry notes. Intense and focused,balanced and persistent, this ends with touches of red and black licorice and subtle, grainy earthaccents and tannins.

93 WS.

7-14 Forman // Napa Valley, California 2005 160

One of the finest examples made at this estate in many years. His goal is to produce a Californiaversion of Haut-Brion or Ausone, or even better, a combination of those two renowned Bordeaux. Adeep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sumptuous bouquet of white flowers, black fruits, and

crushed rocks. 93 WA.




The color is a healthy dense purple, and the bouquet reveals plenty of creme de cassis, licorice,wood smoke, and forest floor notes, a soaring, multidimensional, velvety, full-bodied texture, and

ripe tannins. 95 WA.

7-18 Rodney Strong "Rockaway" // Napa Valley, California 2006 165

Intense, concentrated and richly flavored, with layers of loamy currant, anise, blackberry,

mineral and sage. 94 WS.

3-29 Dunn Vineyards // Napa Valley, Califronia 2006 170

The 2006 shows gorgeous depth as it opens up in the glass. Dark fruit, licorice, smoke and tar aresome of the notes that flesh out in this broad-shouldered Cabernet Sauvignon. A creamy, textured

finish rounds things out in style. 94 WA.

10-6 PlumpJack, Oakville Estate // Napa Valley, California 2009 185

Freshly cut flowers, dark red berries, mint and crushed rocks are some of the nuances that flowfrom this highly articulated, engaging red. Despite its richness and obvious size, the 2009 retainsremarkable freshness, clarity and precision. 94 WA.

6-12 Kobalt // Napa Valley, California 2008

175

Boasts an inky/purple color as well as a big, sweet perfume of camphor, charcoal, blueberries,black currants and toasty oak. Superb fruit, a sweet, full-bodied mouthfeel, a multilayered texture

and a long finish with abundant but sweet, nicely integrated tannins. 94 WA.

12-2 Coup de Foudre, Coup de Foudre // Napa Valley, California 2008

175



The obsession with all things French continues with the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc). Revealing a similar dark ruby/purple color, it possesses lotsof camphor, cassis, black cherry and licorice aromas as well as a full-bodied, impressively endowed, concentrated style with abundant texture. 94 WA.

13-9 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red // Napa Valley, California 2005 180

Black cherry, wild berry, currant and cherry kirsch flavors that are bold, rich and persistent,

ending with intensity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. 94WS.

7-17 Vineyard Seven and Eight "Estate" // Napa Valley, California 2007 180

Beautiful blueberry and floral notes intermixed with camphor, creme de cassis, licorice, and forestfloor. Full-bodied, with terrific texture, sweet tannin, and fabulous length and concentration. 94 WA.

7-20 Groth "Reserve" // Napa Valley, California 2007

190

Dense, rich, chewy beam of dried currant, mineral, graphite, black cherry and blackberry fruitthat's intense and full-blown, both flexing its muscle while displaying deft finish. 94 WS.

14-9 Stags Leap Wine Cellars "S.L.V." // Napa Valley, California 2007 190

Dark fruit tones (blackberry, black plum) that typically come from the vineyard, as well as notes

of cassis, bramble, Chinese five-spice, caramel and vanilla. There is an elegant mineral quality onthe nose and lingering finish. 91 WA.

7-32 Tor, Mast Vineyard // Napa Valley, California 2010 190

The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Mast Vineyard is racy, exuberant and a pure joy to taste. Freshlycut roses, spice box and red berries burst from the glass in this deeply expressive Cabernet

Sauvignon. The 2010 is distinguished from its stable mates for its fleshy fruit and seductivepersonality. Overall, this is a fairly approachable 2010 with plenty of near and medium-term



appeal. 94 WA.

13-14 Merryvale "Profile" // Napa Valley, California 2007 200

Exhibits an opaque purple color along with classic tobacco leaf, black currant, spicy oak, chocolate,licorice, and graphite characteristics. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 6%

Petit Verdot, and 4% Malbec. 94 WA.

7-23 Buccella // Napa Valley, California 2007 200

Extraordinary fragrance of blue and black fruits intermixed with spring flowers, a hint of white

chocolate and subtle smoke. In the mouth, more graphite notes are present, but the wine is veryfull- bodied, with sweet tannins and good acidity. 96 WA.

7-21 Dominus // Napa Valley, California 2007 200

Deep ruby/purple-colored with a sweet nose of incense, cedar wood, black currants, blackcherries, licorice, and a subtle hint of roasted herbs, it is an expansive, savory, opulent wine with a

full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tannins, and sensational concentration. 98 WA.


Made in a more masculine style, the 2008 Dominus has all of that along with bigger body andmore structure, fat, density and texture. Both are brilliant wines and they represent the finest back-to-back vintages for Dominus since 2001 and 2002 or 1990 and 1991. 99 WA.

15-2 Juslyn, Estate // Napa Valley, California 2006

200

Displays a dense purple color along with a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers, blue and black

fruits, and graphite. The perfumed aromatics are accompanied by sweet tannin, full-bodied power,



and a beautiful integration of wood, acidity, and tannin. This is a strikingly graceful, elegant

Cabernet with

considerable flavor intensity. 95 WA.

B Tor, Tierra Roja Vineyard // Napa Valley, California 2010

210

The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Tierra Roja Vineyard is endowed with serious minerality and pureenergy. Dark red berries, menthol and licorice all meld together in a deep, powerful Cabernet

Sauvignon loaded with structure and power. The Tierra Roja is all about minerality, with layer after layer of crushed rocks, iron and graphite notes that grace the finish. Tor’s Tierra Roja will appealmost to guests who are looking for intensity and drive in Cabernet Sauvignon. 95 Tanzer, 94 WA.

5-18 Spottswoode // Napa Valley, California 2008 225

Exhibits a glorious perfume of spring flowers, blueberries and black currants, good acidity and

serious tannins as well as concentration. 95 WA.

7-24 Staglin // Napa Valley, California 2006 225

Rich, focused, supple, plush and layered, showing amazing purity of flavor, with tiers of blackcurrant, black cherry, mineral, sage, anise and cedar. Yet for all its flavor, it's the seductive texturalfleshiness that's perhaps most striking. 96 WS.

B Tor, Beckstoffer to Kalon “Anniversary Cuvee” // Napa Valley, California 2010

245

Wow, it's not often you come across a Cabernet that is this classy. It displays gorgeous notes of fresh ripe black cherries, mixed dark berries, fresh minerals and dried herbs. This shows amazing

depth, structure and precision with an endless finish. Absolutely love the elegance and purity this winebrings. 96 Tanzer.

7-22 Staglin, 25th Anniversary Selection // Napa Valley, California 2007 275

A pure and seductive style, with enticing aromas of mocha, baking spices, melted chocolate, ripe



plum, black cherry and black licorice that are supple, elegant, balanced, rich and layered, ending withan amazingly long and persistent finish. 98 WS.

7-31 Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard // Napa Valley, California 2005

225

Dried currant, wild berry, fresh earth and toasty, smoky oak, ending with a long, persistent finish.

97 WS. 600 Cases Produced.

13-15 Opus One // Napa Valley, California 2007 285

One of the strongest wines ever made at Opus One, the 2007 has terrific black currant fruit,licorice, incense, and subtle smoke, an opulent, even voluptuous mouthfeel, dazzling purity andtexture, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, PetitVerdot and Malbec.

95 WA.


This bold, rich and assertive Opus is firm and concentrated, displaying a mix of dried currant, blackberry, wild berry and spice flavors, ending with loamy earth and melted black licorice notes.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. 92 WS.

6-14 Ridge “Monte Bello” // Santa Cruz Mountains, California 2009

285

The 2009 Monte Bello ,72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot is simply magnificent. Layers of dark red fruit, flowers, spices and graphite are all woven together in this utterly

impeccable wine. The 2009 is an especially huge, intense Monte Bello, yet a sexy, silky core of fruit lies within its imposing frame. Everything comes together in this glorious, radiant wine. Last year the2009 had some pretty stiff competition from the 2010, but today it is simply firing on all cylinders.



Eric Baugher describes 2009 as a year with cold weather early on, followed by heat in early June and

July. The fruit was brought in on October 12, just before an intense downpour swept through theregion. There is a purity and silkiness supported by structure in the 2009 that is impossible not toadmire. Simply put, this is another utterly magnificent, towering masterpiece from Ridge. 98 WA.

15-17 Shafer “Hillside Select” // Napa Valley, California 1994

750

Combines the vintage's spectacularly ripe, luscious fruit with a rarely seen degree of elegance and finesse. The wine is extremely rich, as well as gorgeously poised and graceful. The saturated

ruby/purple color is accompanied by Medoc-like, lead pencil aromas intermixed with cassis, cedar, minerals, and spice. 99 WA.

B Shafer “Hillside Select” // Napa Valley, California 1999 550

A saturated opaque purple color is followed by scents of vanilla, blackberry liqueur, crushedminerals, and a hint of white flowers. There is stunning intensity, tremendous purity, full body, and a

remarkable, seamless finish. 97 WA.


A dark purple color is accompanied by a gorgeously powerful nose of pure creme de cassis, paingrille, flowers, licorice, and spice box. Full-bodied with multiple dimensions, superb purity, layers offruit, and a blockbuster finish, it is an amazing offering. 100 WA.


295

Black currant liqueur intermixed with toasty new oak, charcoal, smoke, and barbecue spices. 97WA.


295

A black purple color, stunningly sweet fruit, and a gorgeous bouquet of underbrush, forest floor,

crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, and toasty barrique are found in this ripe, full-bodied, deep,



stunningly well-balanced, substantial wine with undeniable complexity as well as richness. 97 WA.

7-29 Shafer “Hillside Select” // Napa Valley, California 2006 295

A candidate for one of the top “wines of the vintage,” it reveals beautiful aromas and flavors ofgrilled meats and herbs intertwined with extravagant amounts of blackberry and cassis fruit, licorice,and charcoal. Extremely full-bodied, pure, deep, and layered. 97 WA.

1-28 Shafer "Hillside Select" // Napa Valley, California 2007

310

It takes concentration, graciousness and complexity to its highest level in Napa Valley. An

inky/blue/purple color is followed by sweet aromas of blueberries, blackberries, charcoal and subtle toast. The wine possesses fabulous concentration, a seamless/flawless personality, a textbook integration of alcohol, wood, tannin and acidity, an almost endless finish and a voluptuous texture.

98 WA.


Beautifully focused and proportioned, dense and chewy, delivering rich layers of dried currant, blackberry, spice and licorice flavors. 96 WA. 96 WS.

8-1 Lewis "L Cuvee" // Napa Valley, California 2006 350

Smooth, rich and creamy, with mocha-laced plum and black cherry fruit that's elegant, stylish,full- bodied and complex, ending with a long, firm, concentrated finish. Cabernet Sauvignon andCabernet Franc. 93 WS.

6-25 Beringer, Private Reserve // Napa Valley, California 1991 355

Possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as a sumptuous nose of spring flowers, graphite,

loamy soil, creme de cassis, black cherries and blackberries. With sweet tannin, a full-bodied mouthfeeland incredible purity as well as youthfulness, this wine has another 15-20 years of life left in it. If thiswere a Bordeaux, one would think it was 8-10 years old, not two decades. There are no hard edges,



and the seamless integration of all the component parts make it one of the prodigious BeringerCabernet Sauvignon Private Reserves to drink now as well as over the next 20 years. 96 WA.

14-13 Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard // Napa Valley, California 2007 360

Notes of graphite, black currant liqueur, licorice, cedar, and spice box are found in this full-

bodied, multidimensional, fabulously concentrated wine. 98 WA.

6-32 Dalla Valle // Napa Valley, California 1990 375

A prodigious effort, dark, rich and intense,remarkably youthful and vibrant, with penetratingchocolate, black cherry, violet, plum and currant flavors that are tightly focused, long and complex.Finish goes on forever. 97 WS.

15-14 Au Sommet // Napa Valley, California 2009

400

The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, from a vineyard in Atlas Peak, emerges from the glass with layers ofdark red fruit, spices, mint and grilled herbs. There is plenty of mountain character in this fleshy, supple

Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 includes 4% Petit Verdot and was aged in 45-50% new barrels. HeidiBarrett is the winemaker for this new project. 92 WA.

12-9 Viader // Napa Valley, California 1997

415

Beautifully proportioned, rich and complex, with ripe, concentrated plum, currant, black cherry,mocha, toasty oak and spice nuances. Turns smooth and silky on a long, elegant finish. Cabernet

Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 97 WS. Highest rated Viader ever.

3-26 Peter Michael "Les Pavots" // Knights Valley (Sonoma), California 1994 445

This deep, saturated purple-colored wine has taken on a gorgeous nose of cassis intermixed withviolets, licorice, and attractive spicy oak. Sweet, rich, and surprisingly showy for a Les Pavots, thismedium to full-bodied wine possesses a luscious, multi-layered texture, outstanding depth, and

attractively integrated tannin and acidity. 94 WA.



11-22 Chateau Montelena, Montelena Estate // Napa Valley, California 1987 525

Chateau Montelena has made so many sensational Cabernets that it seems almost impossible tobelieve that their 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate could be even more profound than any of the

exceptional wines made previously at this property. The black/purple color, the extraordinary bouquet ofrich cassis, violets, and licorice, the massive extraction of flavors, sensational depth, super ripeness, anda length that must last over a minute, suggest to me that this is easily the most concentrated andpotentially longest-lived Cabernet Sauvignon that Chateau Montelena has ever made. The extract

level is incredible, yet the balance is there. 98 WA.


Montelena's incredible 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is an exceptional wine. It may be the

most promising vintage among the bevy of Montelena Cabernets produced over the last twodecades, rivaling even the winery's profound 1987. The color is a dense, opaque purple. The noseoffers up Chateau Montelena's tell-tale signature - abundant, pure aromas of cassis, minerals, and

spicy oak. Full-bodied, spectacularly rich, and highly extracted, with moderate to high tannin,this is a youthful, exuberant, stunning example of blockbuster Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Its innercore of cassis fruit is something to savor! 97 WA.

9-30 Chateau Montelena, Montelena Estate // Napa Valley, California 1997

475

Opaque purple-colored with a dense, chewy, full-bodied personality, it displays abundant cassis, mineral, and earth notes. This brilliantly made, super-concentrated, pure, blockbuster possesses sweet

tannin as well as a terrific finish. 98 WA.

14-28 Araujo, Eisele Vineyard // Napa Valley, California 2007 475

Deep plum/ruby/purple hue is accompanied by notes of cassis, blueberries and acacia flowers. 93WA.



1-32 Bond, Melbury // Napa Valley, California 2007 475

Aromas of cedarwood, barbecue spice, licorice, spring flowers, black currants and sweet kirsch

jump from the glass of this dense purple-colored wine. A full-bodied texture, wonderful opulence,sweet velvety tannins and an extraordinary integration of all its component parts make for aprodigious Cabernet Sauvignon. 97 WA.

4-22 Bond, Pluribus // Napa Valley, California 2007

500

The highest elevation vineyard of all these parcels exhibits tell-tale Spring Mountain

characteristics of acacia (or is it violets?) flowers interwoven with blueberry liqueur, blackraspberries, cassis and crushed rocks. A wine of great intensity and full-bodied power yet with afreshness and delineation that are remarkable. 98 WA.

5-22 Bond, St. Eden // Napa Valley, California 2007

525

Pauillac look-alike, it offers up glorious aromas of cedarwood, creme de cassis, spice box, highclass unsmoked cigar tobacco, roasted herbs and a hint of mocha. The complex aromas

brilliantly conceal the long aging in new French oak. 99 WA.

6-30 Bond, Vecina // Napa Valley, California 2007 600

A prodigious display of blackberries, charcoal, black currants, burning embers and a La Mission-Haut- Brion-like hot rock/gravelly character. The most tannic as well as most concentrated and layeredof the 2007s, this is a long-term, but utterly brilliant wine. 100 WA.

7-4 Pride Mountain, Reserve // Napa Valley, California 2001

515

Robust and concentrated, with chewy tannins along with a wealth of juicy, mineral-laced mocha,

blackberry, vanilla and cedary black licorice notes that are youthful and focused. Ends with ripe but quite chewy tannins. 98 WA. 97 WS.



14-26 Colgin IX Proprietary Red // Napa Valley, California 2005

525

Deep purple in color with an extraordinary nose of scorched earth, blueberries, and black

currants intermixed with some subtle charcoal notes, spice, box and spring flowers, it is very full-bodied, but beautifully structured and well-delineated. 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, andthe rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 97 WA.

14-25 Colgin IX Proprietary Red // Napa Valley, California 2006 600

Reveals the noble sweetness of tannin, the extraordinary rich, intense mouthfeel, and sumptuousaromas of flowers, burning embers, blackberries, blueberries, spice box, and cedar. With extraordinaryintensity, beautiful purity, a texture and flavors that build incrementally on the palate, and a

significantly long finish, this is a perfect wine. 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. 100 WA.


Exhibits aromas of spring flowers, cedarwood, Asian spices, licorice, blueberries, andblackberries. A distinct liqueur of minerals buttresses the full-bodied, massive concentration, givingan overall impression of elegance, purity, and harmony. 100 WA.

12-8 Harlan Estate // Napa Valley, California 1996 1400

The opaque purple-colored 1996 Harlan Estate reveals extraordinary intensity, a spicy, black

currant, tobacco, cedar, and fruit cake-scented bouquet, full body, a texture oozing with glycerin and concentrated fruit, and moderate tannin in the blockbuster finish. It is one of the mostconcentrated and complete red wines one could hope to taste. 98 WA. 97 WS.

B Harlan Estate // Napa Valley, California 1997

1700

Opaque purple-colored, it boasts spectacular, soaring aromatics of vanilla, minerals, coffee,

blackberries, licorice, and cassis. In the mouth, layer after layer unfold powerfully yet gently. Acidity, tannin, and alcohol are well-balanced by the wine's unreal richness and singular personality. The



finish exceeds one minute.


Dense plum/purple-colored with sweet aromas of barbecue smoke, blueberries, blackberries,cassis, licorice, hot rocks and subtle oak, it is a splendidly opulent, pure wine with a skyscraper-liketexture as well as stunningly deep fruit that expands gracefully across the palate. The finish lasts

nearly a full minute. 100 WA. 96 WS.

B Harlan Estate // Napa Valley, California 2008 950

Deliciously ripe, complex and aromatic, yet tight and closed, with dried currant, loamy earth,mocha, cedar, blueberry and plum flavors. The impressive finish shows detailed flavors andnuances. 96 WA. 96 WS.



Washington

8-8 Cadaretta // Columbia Valley, Washington 2007 75

Dense, complex and distinctive for its earthy, floral, spicy nuances around a rich core of currant

and plum fruit, with a supple, deft finish. 91 WS.

6-23 Columbia Crest, Reserve // Columbia Valley, Washington 2007 90

Highly aromatic, the wine is showing savage notes of wild blackberry and fresh forest scentsalong with deeper notes of brown baking spices. On the palate, the 2007 Reserve may be evenbetter than the 2005, with a Bordeaux-like expression of concentrated, cocoa-dusted black fruits

and terroir driven elements of earth and crushed minerals. 92 WS.


Chewy with tannin, but bursting with fresh currant and plum, sneaking in hints of mint and black

tea as the finish lingers. A graceful wine that has miles to go. 93 WS.

12-26 Pepper Bridge Winery // Walla Walla Valley, Washington 2007 120

The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon contains 10% Merlot, with the rest Cabernet Franc, Malbec, andPetit Verdot. It was aged for 21 months in 52% new French oak. Deep purple in color, it exhibits an attractive perfume of cedar, Asian spices, mineral, incense, and black currant. Medium-bodied on

the palate with excellent volume, concentration, and balance. 92 WA.

13-2 Andrew Will Cellars, Champoux Vineyard // Columbia Valley, Washington 2006 135

The 2006 Champoux Vineyard is made up of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc,

and 8% Merlot. Purple-colored, it sports an aromatic array of wood smoke, pencil lead, cinnamon,clove, black currant and blackberry. This leads to a mouth-filling wine bordering on opulence. Rich,



ripe, and impeccably balanced. 93 WA.

13-17 Andrew Will Cellars "Sorella" // Horse Heaven Hills, Washington 2008 150

Impressive for its intensity and elegance, packed with black cherry, cherry, plum and spiceflavors, hinting at roasted red pepper and a tarry minerality as the finish glides smoothly overrefined tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. 95 WS.

INTERNATIONAL



Argentina

3-19 Bodega Fin del Mundo "Postales" // Patagonia, Argentina 2010

29

Solid value, showing a plethora of dark fruits.

12-30 Vina Cobos Felino // Mendoza, Argentina 2011

45

A ripe, forward style, with jammy cassis and plum notes finely woven with hints of underbrushand dark tobacco. 87 WS.

3-15 Riglos Gran // Mendoza, Argentina 2006 55

The 2006 Gran Cabernet Sauvignon is purple-colored with an excellent nose of toasty oak, spice

box, mineral, cassis, and black currant. Paul Hobbs is consulting winemaker. 88 WA.

Chile

13-7 Vina Sena "Sena" // Aconcagua Valley, Chile 2004

135

Purple-colored with a super-expressive nose of toasty oak, earth, graphite, espresso, black

currant, and blackberry liqueur with a hint of mint in the background. Typically 3/4 Cabernet, and thebalance Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Carmenere. 94 WA.

16-21 Vina Santa Rita “Casa Real” // Maipo Valley, Chile 2005 140



A dark, brawny style, with coffee and bittersweet cocoa leading the way for black currant and braised figfruit notes. There's a long, muscular, loam-filled finish. 100% Cabernet. 90 WS.

Lebanon

14-10 Chateau Musar // Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 1994 125 This caramel-colored wine has elegant cedar, vanilla and brown sugar flavors thatmanage to stay focused. A pretty sweetness lingers on the finish. Uniquely outstanding, and showing

nicely. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan.

OTHER RED BLENDS



14-17 Tikal “Patriota” // Mendoza, Argentina 2010 50

40% Malbec, 60% Bonarda. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it sports an enticing nose of

Asian spices, incense, lavender, plum, and blueberry. In the glass it opens to reveal a ripe, plush,savory wine with no hard edges. 91 WA.

5-30 Niepoort "Vertente" // Duoro, Portugal 2007 60

Offers a fine balance between the primary red fruit flavors and the mineral and savory herbal elements.The long, fresh finish of smoke and spice, with hints of French roast. Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta

Amarela, Touriga Nacional and others. 89 WS.

14-22 Morgenster, Lourens River Valley // Stellenbosch, South Africa 2005 60

The superb 2005 Lourens River Valley has a touch of Petit Verdot in the blend. The immediate impression upon nosing this wine is: Pauillac comes to Saint Emilion. The palate is very well knit with good acidity and firm tannins. It is dry and masculine on the entry, but the Cabernet Franc is very expressive towards the finish with touches of green bell pepper and dried herbs. Very refined and

demonstrating good persistence, this is an excellent wine. Bordeaux-style, with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as well.

3-23 Gargiulo Vineyards “Aprille” // Napa Valley, California 2009 80

Aprile Super Oakville Blend is our interpretation of the great super Tuscans. Aprile alsounderscores our commitment to varietal integrity amongst all of our wines because the farming ofworld-class Sangiovese is difficult and mandates a passion and attention to detail reserved only for

the most dedicated winegrowers. We blend a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon to add a bit ofweight on the palate, but our goal with each vintage is for the pure essence of the Sangiovese grapeto shine.

8-6 Riglos “Gran Corte” // Mendoza, Argentina 2008

90

Rich, pure and inviting as can be, with coconut, cola, licorice and a ton of black fruit making for

an excellent bouquet. The palate is rich and smooth in texture, with blackberry, cassis and cola



flavors. Layered and pure on the finish, with exemplary depth and length. The Riglos wines areproduced from estate-grown fruit sourced from a vineyard known as Finca Las Divas under thesupervision of consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs. 92 WE.

12-24 Achavel Ferrer "Quimera" // Mendoza, Argentina 2006

90

Lots of currant and fig flavors layered with coffee and dark chocolate. Malbec, Merlot,Cabernet, and Cabernet Franc. 90 WS.

4-9 Spring Valley "Uriah" // Walla Walla Valley, Washington 2008 100

This has density without excess weight, showing a real depth to its cherry, cinnamon, almond andcedar flavors, lingering against crisp tannins. Impressive for its deft balance and the way the finish

sneaks up on you. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. 93 WS.

7-13 Lewis Cellars “Alec’s Blend” // Napa Valley, California 2007 115

Combines richness with delicacy, offering a firm, subtle mix of plum, red currant, cedar and spice. Gainsdepth and finesse, with hints of mocha, sage and dried berry. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 92WS.

3-4 Vinoce // Napa Valley, California 2007 125

Characteristic red fruits light up the front palate red raspberries and bing cherry start the experience thewine stays focused thru the mid-palate and very gracefully moves to the back palate where dark cherrynotes highlight the plum, currant and cassis notes of the vineyard.

3-28 Juslyn "Perry's Blend" // Napa Valley, California 2006

130



47% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. Possesses seductive, sweet tannins (an anomaly for 2006 mountain Cabernets), a deep ruby/purple color, lots of

sweet blue and black fruits, a charming elegance, medium to full-bodied flavors, excellent depthand richness, and impressive purity. 92 WA.

13-3 Andrew Will Cellars, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard // Columbia Valley, Washington 2007 135

45% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 15 % Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 40% new French oak

for 20 months. Medium purple in color, it offers up an enticing nose of pain grille, pencil lead, herbs,olives, violets, cassis, and black currant. Ripe, smooth-textured, and mouth-filling, 94 WA.

13-5 Andrew Will Cellars, Two Blondes Vineyard // Columbia Valley, Washington 2006

135

A blend of 43% Cabernet Franc, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 28% Merlot. It offers up aromasof balsam wood, cinnamon, sage, incense, black cherry, and black currant. This is followed by

supple, ripe wine with fine-grained tannins, savory flavors, and excellent balance. 92 WA.

10-30 Relic "Ritual" // Napa Valley, California 2009 135

Dense and powerful, with firm road tar, black licorice, blackberry, smoke and ripe berry flavors.Full- blown, deep and persistent, long and layered. Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignane, Syrah andPetite Sirah. 94 WS.

14-18 Robert Keenan "Mernet Reserve" // Napa Valley, California 2006

170

A 350-case blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is aSpring Mountain version of the famed Bordeaux St.-Emilion, Cheval Blanc. Sweet, rich aromas of

subtle menthol, roasted herbs, black currants, black cherries, licorice, and lavender emerge from thisfragrant wine. 96 WA.

B Casa Lapostolle “Clos Apalta” // Colchagua Valley, Chile 2009 175

This gorgeous wine deftly balances polished cassis, dark cherry reduction and blueberry notes ona compact frame. Structured, with silky tannins lining the long finish that lingers on



with hints of apple wood, spice box and underbrush. Carmenère, Cabernet

Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. 96 WS.

B Niepoort “Batuta” // Douro, Portugal 2008 175

The 2008 BATUTA is a typical Douro blend (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and others) of grapes and old vine (70+ years) vineyards aged for 21 months in Frenchoak. Most of Batuta comes from Niepoort’s Quinta do Carril’s north facing

vineyards, plus some old vines (100 years) fruit sourced near Quinta de Napoles.

Firm and fresh-tasting, with medium-grained tannins behind the zesty plum, berry and raspberry flavors. A vein of spiced red currant runs through this as well, with a creamy finish that's

firm and precise. 93 WA. 92 WS.


This suave red exhibits blackberry and dark plum flavors, backed by crisp acidity and plenty oftannins. Long and rich on the chocolate-, licorice- and mocha-infused finish. Pure andrich-tasting. 94 WS.

7-1 Viader “V” // Napa Valley, California 2000 245

This new red from Viader accents leathery-spicy currant and blackberry flavors, and holds to a tightfocus, finishing with firm, detailed tannins. Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

92 WS.


Smooth and seductive, this delivers a full-throated chorus of currant, plum, blackberry and spice flavors, hinting at coffee and cardamom as the finish floats and sails easily over a bed of polished, refined tannins. A touch of black olive balances nicely against it all. Beautifully structured,expressive and very long. Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. 99 WA. 98 WS.



OTHER VARIETAL REDS

12-19 Villa San-Juliette Petit Sirah // Paso Robles, California 2010 44

Savory Asian spice, with vivid black plum and blackberry fruit. It's a big wine, with super acidityto keep it lively.

5-31 Dashe Cellars “Les Enfants” Grenache // Sonoma, California 2011

55

Very delicate yet velvety, sweet red fruit with hints of black currents, floral, slightly grainy tannins,delicate lush mouthfeel, long, mineral and earthy finish, spice and wild strawberry finish.

12-23 Giornata Sangiovese // Paso Robles, California 2006 60

Lots of grip here, highlighted by dark cherry, pencil lead, an iron minerality, light vanilla,

cinnamon and nutmeg.

2-25 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon // Loire Valley, France 2010 60

Satiny texture and prominent sense of ripe mulberry and beet root, this is suffused with a savory

salinity akin to shrimp shell Reduction, nut oils, and crushed stone. It’s hard to imagine a much moreideal combination in Red wine of saliva-inducing yet richly ripe fruit with almost White wine- likefreshness and mineral interplay. Cabernet Franc.

15-31 D Cubed Petite Sirah // Napa Valley, California 2008

65

Terrific, with aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg notes up front, and a core of lively wild blackberryand blueberry flavors. Elegant, juicy and sophisticated, with Petite-like tannins lending traction. 92

WS.



11-16 Clendenen Family Vineyards Nebbiolo // Santa Maria Valley, California 2003 75

Jim Clendenen planted 2 clones of Nebbiolo in 1994 on ground leased from the Miller family atBien Nacido Vineyard. The total size of the vineyard is 1.75 acres. Beautiful New World expressionof an Italian classic.

2-7 Von Siebenthal "Toknar" // Aconcagua, Chile 2006 175

The 2006 Toknar, a 100% Petit Verdot cuvee bottled without filtration. A glass-coating opaque

purple/black, the nose offers up an aromatic array of pain grille, pencil lead, scorched earth, licorice, and blackberry. Dense, voluptuous, and thoroughly hedonistic. 95 WA.

SPANISH REDS

4-14 Pares Balta, Indigena // Penedes, Spain 2008

50

This 100% Garnatxa exhibits fragrant spice box, cedar and cherry aromas. Plenty of savory fruit.

89 WA.

2-19 El Coto de Rioja “El Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva // Rioja, Spain 2001 70

The 2001 Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva (from a superb Rioja vintage) is a blend of 95%

Tempranillo and 5% Graciano aged for 24 months in American oak followed by several years of bottleaging prior to release (the expense of so-doing being one reason why many Rioja producers haveabandoned the Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva traditional system of oak and bottle aging). It is a

complex, restrained, sophisticated offering featuring a bouquet of dried fruits, incense, and floralnotes. Smooth-textured, still fresh (from its firm acid structure), and impeccably balanced 90 WA.



8-4 Baron de Ley, Gran Reserva // Rioja, Spain 1998 80 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 24 months in French andAmerican oak followed by 5 years in bottle prior to release. Medium to dark ruby, it offers mature

aromas of cedar, spice box, damp earth, red currants, and cherry. 90 WA.

6-27 Alvaro Palacios "Les Terrasses" Priorat // Spain 2006 90

60% Carinena, 30% Garnacha, with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It was aged for12 months in 20% new French oak. Purple-colored, it exhibits a fragrant bouquet of cedar, mineral,spice box, incense, black cherry, and blackberry. This is followed by a full-bodied, dense, rich winewith excellent harmony, potential complexity, and a fruit-filled finish. 91 WA.

8-9 Noguerals Abellars Priorat // Spain 2005 105

Black cherry, espresso, mineral and smoke flavors in good balance. Garnatxa, Cariñena,

Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. 91 WS.

14-8 Bodegas Cambrico Rufete // Castilla y Leon, Spain 2004 120

Distinctive character, with black cherry, licorice and floral notes in a gentle texture. 134 Casesmade.

16-2 Rotllan Torra "Tirant" Priorat // Spain 2004 140

Mineral, dark fruits, and cherry with a long caressing finish. 35% Carinena, 35% Garnatxa, 15% Syrah and Cabernet. 91 WA.

1-9 Rotllan Torra "Tirant" Priorat // Spain 2001

185

A prodigious effort, the 2001 Tirant is a 9,000-bottle cuvee made from 30% Grenache (90-100years old), 25% Carignan (90-100 years old), 25% young vine Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and

10% Merlot. Fermented in large oak foudres and aged 12 months in new French oak, it will be bottledwith neither fining nor filtration. Inky/purple-colored to the rim, it boasts a spectacular bouquet of



blueberries, blackberries, and the region’s classic crushed stone minerality. 98 WA.

8-7 Conde de Hervias // Rioja, Spain 2004

140

Sexy bouquet of red and dark berries. Mouthfilling red fruit flavors are wrapped in suppletannins.

91 WA.

10-16 Alvaro Palacios "Finca Dofi" Priorat // Spain 2008

140

Sourced from a relatively youthful single vineyard, is composed of 60% Garnacha with thebalance Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot aged in 100% new French oak. Aromas of

sandalwood, Asian spices, incense, and black cherry lead to a forward, sexy offering with plenty ofspice and floral notes. 93 WA.

8-11 Alion "Alion" // Ribera del Duero, Spain 2006 150

Saturated purple color with a fetching bouquet of sandalwood, smoke, Asian spices, incense, andblack cherry confiture. In the mouth it has outstanding volume, kinky spice notes, and savory black

fruits.

94 WA.

8-14 Clos Mogador "Manyetes" Priorat // Spain 2005 160

70% Carinena, 25% Garnatxa, and 5% Syrah. Opaque purple-colored, it reveals an alluringbouquet of crushed rock, scorched earth, black cherry, blackberry, and blueberry. Opulent on the

palate, this ripe, chewy effort has gobs of flavor. 94 WA.



8-13 R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Bosconia Gran Reserva // Rioja, Spain 1991 165

This mature Tempranillo shows a light brick color, with delicate aromas of spice, dried fruit androse. Supple and still lively, offering flavors of dried berry, tea, vanilla and spice. 90 WS.

8-12 Vega Sicilia “Unico” Gran Reserva // Ribera del Duero, Spain 1996

399

Ethereal bouquet of smoke, pencil lead, violets, leather, incense, black cherry, and blackberry. 95

WA.



ITALIAN REDS

Amarone

9-3 Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella // Veneto, Italy 2006

75

The floral, nutty nose blends with raisin on the full- to medium-bodied palate, with firm tannins.

13-16 Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella // Veneto, Itally 2004

115

A pretty, understated wine with lovely inner perfume in its sweet roses, raspberries, spices andlicorice. The tannins remain fine and silky throughout, conveying an impression of elegance. The wine

offers outstanding length as well as balance. 92 WA.



9-7 Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico // Veneto, Italy 2000

150

Enticing aromas of slightly raisiny fruit, with spices and wet stone. Full-bodied, with a fresh,

fruity palate, a good mineral backbone and a long finish. 90 WS.

B Marion Amarone della Valpolicella Classico // Veneto, Italy 2006 215

Notes of mature red fruits such as cherries, dried prunes, woodland fruits, blackberries and blueberrieslead to a palate of soft ample structure that confirms the nose, ending with spices, black pepper, canellaand licorice. 94 WA.

13-1 Michele Castellani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico "Cinque Stelle" //

225

Veneto, Italy 2007

Tar and leather notes, with dense tannins, frame and focus this powerful red, which is layered with subtle hints of kirsch, coffee liqueur, dried herbs and grilled nuts. It's tightly meshed right now, but with aseamlessness that creates an overall elegant style—the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. The very

long finish echoes smoke and kirsch notes. 95 WS.

2-27 Allegrini Amarone della Valpoicella Classico // Veneto, Italy 1999 250

A modern style, with densely packed plum and berry on the nose, with light licorice and

eucalyptus notes. Full-bodied, with a core of crushed black fruit, firm tannins and a long, longminerally finish.

93 WS.



Barbaresco

8-22 Rivetto "Ce' Vanin" Barbaresco // Piedmont, Italy 2005 65

Aromas of dried mushroom, tar and rose. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium

finish. Bright and fruity. Balanced. 90 WS.

8-24 Ceretto Barbaresco, Asij // Piedmont, Italy 2008 85

Expressive up-front fruit and an accessible personality. It shows excellent depth in its dark redcherries, plums and spices. 88 WA.

16-18 Punset Barbaresco // Piedmont, Italy 2007 125

This concentrated, well-toned red is packed with cherry, plum, soy and spice aromas and flavors.Round and balanced, with a sweet berry and mineral aftertaste. Really builds nicely, gaining eleganceand intensity. The fine aftertaste of cherry, tobacco and woodsy notes lingers. 95 WS.



13-13 Sottimano Barbaresco, Fausoni // Piedmont, Italy 2005 150

There's very ripe strawberry on the nose, almost overripe. Full-bodied and very concentrated, with layersof chewy tannins and a long finish. 93 WS.


Offers dried flowers, with hints of oak, plum skin and citrus fruit. Full-bodied, with velvetytannins and a chewy finish. 92 WS.

16-5 Sottimano Barbaresco, Fausoni // Piedmont, Italy 2007

135

Dark red fruit, crushed flowers, licorice and sweet baking spices come together beautifully in this ripe,

sensual Barbaresco. There is a wonderful richness to the fruit that virtually covers the tannins, all whileavoiding any sense of heaviness. Simply put, the Fausoni is an overachiever in this vintage. 92 WA.

10-12 Sottimano Barbaresco Riserva // Piedmont, Italy 2005 215

Dark fruit, smoke, leather and tar are just some of the notes that linger on the massive yet impressivelyround, harmonious close. 94 WA.

8-27 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Rabaja // Piedmont, Italy 2005 230

There's wonderful perfumes in this young Barbaresco, with flowers and ripe berries, as well as strawberry. Full-bodied, chewy and long. Massive on the finish. 95 WS.

9-13 Gaja Barbaresco // Piedmont, Italy 1995

485

Hard to tell it apart from the single-vineyard crus because it's so massive while also offering an

incredibly dense texture. Shows mineral, stonelike, spicy and black currant character, while some new oak plays subtly in the background. 94 WS.



Barolo

8-15 Damilano "Lecinquevigne" Barolo // Piedmont, Italy 2004 60

Ripe berry and hints of meat and mushroom. Full-bodied, with round, chewy tannins. 88 WS.


This perfumed red evokes flowers and spice, with elegance. The wild cherry, licorice, tobacco and mineral notes lead to a lean, tightly wound finish. 90 WS.

8-21 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo // Piedmont, Italy 2006 95

Muscular, with cherry, plum, licorice and spice flavors, this red is nonetheless smooth and intense, without being heavy or extracted. Ends with a leather and tobacco finish. 93 WS.

B Paolo Scavino Barolo // Piedmont, Italy 2007



100

Ripe bilberry and raspberry notes are appealing in this open, approachable Barolo. Moderately firm,integrated tannins hold up the finish. 90 WS.

B Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo, Monfalletto // Piedmont, Italy 2007 120

Round and forward, showing cherry and strawberry flavors, this is pure and focused, with a brightstructure underlining the fruit. Offers lovely balance and a lingering finish. 93 WS.

11-32 Fratelli Brovia Barolo "Ca' Mia" // Piedmont, Italy 2003 120

The more compact soils of Serralunga give this wine a deeper core of plums and dark cherries,along with tar, smoke and menthol notes that gradually emerge. It offers superb richness and purity

in a bold, intense style. 92 WA.

1-7 Giacomo Grimaldi Barolo “Le Coste” // Piedmont, Italy 2006 145

Round and caressing, this red oozes charm and character. Its cherry, floral, licorice, spice and

earth flavors are sweet and persistent, with well-integrated tannins and bright acidity for support.This goes on and on, offering a licorice and woodsy aftertaste. 95 WS.

B Damilano Barolo, Cannubi // Piedmont, Italy 2006 155

Starts out supple, with the smooth texture framing black cherry, bitter almond and licorice notes. A firmbase of tannins is offset by sweet fruit, as this glides to a lingering aftertaste of tobacco, spice and

cherry. 94 WS.

9-6 Luigi Einaudi Barolo, Costa Grimaldi // Piedmont, Italy 2006 160

The 2006 Barolo Costa Grimaldi reveals superb intensity in its dark cherries, violets, menthol and spices. Medium to full in body, the Costa Grimaldi reveals exceptional length all the way throughto the pure, finessed finish. 94 WA.



8-29 Domenico Clerico Barolo, Ciabot Mentin Ginestra // Piedmont, Italy 1997 425

Dark ruby, with a garnet edge. Violet, toasty oak, blackberry and plum. Full-bodied, with

amazing fruit and super-ripe tannins. It's velvety and powerful. Still needs a lot of time. Spellbinding.Huge. 98WS.


A brick house of a wine, with so much structure. Strawberry and raspberry tart on the nose. Full-bodied, with big chewy tannins and a fresh fruit finish. 98 WS.


Fantastic aromas of cinnamon, violets and blackberries follow through to a full-bodied palate

with supersilky tannins and a beautiful long, long finish. All in depth and finesse. A top 2000Barolo from the 37-acre Ginestra vineyard outside Monforte d'Alba. 95 WS.


Endless layers of sweet spices, menthol, violets and dark fruit on a powerful, authoritative frame.This is a beautifully defined, sculpted wine of the very highest level. Tar, smoke and licorice linger on

the finish. 96 WA. 95 WS.


Deep, sensual layers of fruit flow from the glass as this full-throttle, intense Barolo reveals its

profound, breathtaking personality. The 2007 shows tons of Ginestra nuance, but with extradimensions to the fruit that literally covers every nook and cranny of the palate. 98 WA.

4-32 Domenico Clerico Barolo, Pajana // Piedmont, Italy 2001



305

Blackberry, spice and chocolate aromas and flavors follow through to a full-bodied palate, withchewy tannins and a long, long finish. 95 WS.

16-24 Domenico Clerico Barolo, Pajana // Piedmont, Italy 2004 250

Clerico's 2004 Barolo Pajana is an explosive wine loaded with layers of deeply spiced dark fruit.It is a notably pure, focused version of this wine that is totally compelling for its overall balance. Thesouth- facing Pajana vineyard tends to give a more fruit-driven style of Barolo but the 2004 is a

beautifully complete wine. 95 WS.


There is lovely definition to be found as this classic feeling, mid-weight Pajana opens up in theglass. Layers of ripe dark fruit, spices, flowers, licorice and minerals develop seamlessly through tothe close. I am floored by the wine’s volume, depth and length. Quite simply, this is a magnificent

effort from Clerico. 96 WA.


Waves of intense, beautifully delineated fruit flow onto the palate as the wine opens up in theglass. Sumptuous and elegant through and through, the Pajana shows marvelous delineation andclean, minerally notes that underpin the opulence of the fruit. This is a marvelous, totally completePajana of the highest level. 96 WA.

8-19 Bruno Giacosa Barolo, Le Rocche del Falletto // Piedmont, Italy 2005 300

Displays pure strawberry and raspberry, with notes of rose. Full-bodied, with ultrarefined tannins

and a persistent finish. A wine with grace, finesse and wonderful depth. 94 WS. 96 WA.

1-23 Domenico Clerico Barolo, Percristina // Piedmont, Italy 2000 600

Dark ruby color, with fabulous aromas of blackberries, toasted oak and cedar. Turns to fresh



herbs and wild berries. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and lots of ripe fruit. Amazing finish of

toasted oak. The greatest wine ever from Clerico. 100 WS.


Sweeps across the palate with masses of silky, dense fruit framed by firm, yet almost impossiblyelegant tannins. This is an utterly captivating Barolo for its sheer power, richness and opulence.Despite the wine’s size, there is plenty of detail and nuance to explore in this utterly sensual, captivating

Percristina. 97 WA.

5-29 Pio Cesare Barolo, Ornato // Piedmont, Italy 1996

455

Fabulous aromas of plum, flowers and light meat. Full-bodied, with round, lightly chewy tanninsand a long, long finish. Concentrated and exotic. 96 WS.


420

Loads of crushed flowers and berries, with hints of licorice. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a

long, long finish. A decadent and wild wine with loads of character. 95 WS.



Brunello di Montalcino

9-1 Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2005 120

Very impressive for the vintage, with loads of crushed dark berries, spices, hints of leather, and

flowers. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and a long finish of sweet fruit. 92 WS.

4-31 Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 1997

180

A classy wine, with tobacco, mineral, licorice and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with wonderfullysilky tannins and a gloriously caressing finish. Ultraclean, ultra well-made. 93 WS.

1-2 Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino “Tradizione” // Tuscany, Italy 2006 125

Lively and delicate, offering cherry, raspberry, floral and spice flavors, with touches of chocolate and

mineral. Offers fine balance and harmony, but also well-structured, with a sweet, spicy finish. 93 WS.

8-30 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2004 130

Blackberries and blueberries on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky and racy tannin. 91 WS.



16-29 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2004 140

Delivers fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries, cherries and strawberries, with flowers and a hint ofvanilla bean. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and silky tannins. 95 WS.

8-31 Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2004 150

Beautiful aromas of plum, blackberry and chocolate, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, withvelvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Long, rich and refined. Classy. 95 WS.

13-28 Capanna Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2006

160

Smoke, tar, roses and licorice develop on the mid-palate, adding further complexity. The round, harmonious finish is equally impressive. This is a decidedly young, vibrant wine with a long, future

ahead of it. The wine’s sheer concentration and depth are remarkable. 94 WA.

15-29 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva // Tuscany, Italy 2001 165

Gorgeous aromas of crushed blackberry, rose and mineral follow through to a full-bodied palate,with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Rich, layered and powerful. 93 WS.

13-22 San Polino Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2006 170

There's great purity to the black cherry and black currant flavors in this red, with support fromtobacco and iron notes, along with a hint of chocolate as this winds down. Well-structured and

harmonious, with excellent potential and fine length. 95 WS.

16-12 Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino Riserva // Tuscany, Italy 2001 175

Extremely aromatic aromas of blackberry, with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit andcream character, tangy acidity and a long finish. 91 WS.



6-19 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2006

180

The ripeness of the vintage meets a classic sense of structure as this bold, full-bodied wine takesshape in the glass. The 2006 doesn’t have the elegance or finesse of the 2004, instead it offers a

decidedly more virile, masculine expression of Sangiovese. Dark cherries, tobacco, smoke andunderbrush wrap around a wall of tannin as the finish builds to a majestic close. 94 WA.

6-13 Salicutti "Piagionne" Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2004 180

Possesses striking depth, transparency and weightlessness as it opens up in the glass. This deeply- scented, layered Brunello offers superb pedigree and class in its ripe red cherries, wild herbs, tobacco,

spices and licorice, with a powerful blast of melted road tar that provides the final exclamationpoint. 95 WA.

14-24 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Vigna Paganelli” // Tuscany, Italy 2004 210

The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli emerges from the glass with masses ofscorched earth, leather, tar, licorice, menthol and dark fruit. The Riserva shows a touch more inner

sweetness, richness and depth in its fruit than the regular bottling. 96 WA.

4-2 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 1997 250

Wonderfully floral aromas, with plenty of ripe fruit and hints of minerals and spices. Full-bodied and

chunky, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Fresh and refined. 91 WS.

14-19 Gaja, Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino "Rennina" // Tuscany, Italy 2006 275

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is super-impressive. The wine literally dazzles the palatewith layers of vibrant red berries, flowers and subtle French oak. In 2006, the Rennina shows gorgeousdepth and purity, all in the wine’s signature style of finesse and restraint. A long, beautifully-

articulated finish adds the last layers of elegance. This is a fabulous effort from Angelo Gaja and



his team.

15-6 Ruffino Brunello do Montalcino, Tenuta Greppone Mazzi // Tuscany, Italy 1997 275

Fantastic red. Complex aromas of spices, tanned leather and ripe fruit follow through to amedium- bodied palate, with a dense mouthfeel and a lengthy finish. 92 WS.

10-2 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino "Ugolaia" // Tuscany, Italy 1997 395

Dark ruby-garnet. Intense aromas of blackberry and grilled meat. Green and sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, with big and round tannins and a long, caressing finish. 96 WS.

Chianti / Chianti Classico

B Castellare Chianti Classico // Tuscany, Italy 2010

60

The 2010 Chianti Classico is a serious wine. In this vintage, the Chianti Classico boasts gorgeous

depth, richness and concentration, all supported by finessed tannins. Dark cherries, plums, spices,tobacco and licorice blossom on the energetic, mineral-infused finish. This is a great showing from a wine that captures the essence of 2010, a fabulous Sangiovese vintage. 90 WA.

3-21 Castello d'Albola "Riserva" Chianti Classico // Tuscany, Italy 2005

65

Fruity, showing dried cherry and berry on the nose and palate, with a mahogany undertone.

1-14 Casa Emma Chianti Classico // Tuscany, Italy 2007

65

Principally produced with Sangiovese grapes, it is a balanced wine, with a rich perfume from



which cherry and plum distinguish themselves, combined with a good spice.

13-25 Querciabella Chianti Classico // Tuscany, Italy 2008

70

This Chianti (95% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) opens to reveal a super-elegantexpression of fresh berries, flowers and tobacco.

"Super Tuscans"

2-1 Tenuta Rocca del MonteMassi "Sassabruna" // Tuscany, Italy 2008 60

Dark cherries and red plums are accented by the barrique with a hint of vanillin, but more sothere is a floral component backed up by a dark earthy woodsy tree bark tinge to the nose. On the

palate the fruits turn a bit darker towards the blueberries and same plums with the flowers and darkearth flavors staying consistent.

4-25 Campo al Mare // Tuscany, Italy 2009 60

Alluring aromas of flowers, cherry, boysenberry and mineral introduce this complex, silky red. The firmstructure emerges as this persists through the long, iron-tinged aftertaste. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignonand Cabernet Franc. 93 WS.

2-23 Ruffino “Modus” // Tuscany, Italy 2008 75

A sleek, pristine red, with vibrant acidity behind its cherry, strawberry and mineral aromas and flavors.

The oak shows a light touch, and this resonates on the lively finish.

2-2 Ca'Marcanda (Gaja) "Promis" // Tuscany, Italy 2009 100

Medium-deep red. Complex, scented nose offers red currant, plum, mint and oregano. Juicy, silky



and sweet, with highly nuanced flavors of ripe yet fresh red and dark berries complicated by aromaticherbs and flowers. A great value for one of Angelo gaja's wines! NYR

9-16 Orma "Orma" // Tuscany, Italy 2006 125

Tobacco, chocolate, currant and licorice aromas follow through to a full body, with very refinedtannins and a long, caressing finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 93 WS.

10-25 Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) "Magari" // Tuscany, Italy 2007 130

Gorgeous nose redolent of grilled herbs, menthol, spices and dark fruit. This is a relatively litheMagari that convinces for its length, balance and finessed personality. Magari is 50% Merlot, 25%

Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc. 92 WS.

4-13 Tenimenti d'Alessandro "Il Bosco" // Tuscany, Italy 2006 155

Intense licorice, blackberry, mineral, sandalwood and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky, superpolished tannins that turn to a butterscotch, toffee, berry and chocolate aftertaste, whichhas just a hint of meat and spice. Tannic and powerful, yet balanced. 95 WS.

9-10 Brancaia "Ilatraia" // Tuscany, Italy 2006

155

Super-ripe dark cherries are intermingled with spices, minerals and French oak in this generous, expansive wine. There is tons of length here to go along with the wine’s sumptuous, generous

personality. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese, 10% Petit Verdot. 93 WA.

9-15 Brancaia "Il Blu" // Tuscany, Italy 2006

160

50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. is a striking wine loaded with vibrant

dark, violets, sweet spices and French oak in a powerful, structured style. Naturally the Blu doesn’tshow the warmth of the Ilatraia but it does possess a touch more freshness and finesse. 95 WA.



9-11 Antinori, Guado al Tasso // Tuscany, Italy 2006 160

This is racy and refined red shows intense aromas of blackberry, currant and dried flowers that

follow through to a full body, with sleek, minerally undertones and superpolished tannins. 65%Cabernet, 30% Merlot, 5% Syrah. 95 WS.

9-14 Sette Ponti "Oreno" // Tuscany, Italy 2006 170

Loads of black licorice, blackberry and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins. 96 WS.

12-16 Antinori "Tignanello" // Tuscany, Italy 2006

175

Masses of dark red fruit, scorched earth and sweet oak emerge as this richly-textured Tignanello

flows from the glass. The wine possesses superb density; all it needs is another few years to cometogether. Today it is remarkably vibrant and primary. Tignanello is 85% Sangiovese, 10% CabernetSauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 92WA.


195

Wonderfully ripe and seductive in its dark cherries, flowers, spices, tobacco, sage, cedar, mint and minerals. This is as opulent a Tignanello as I have ever tasted but there is just enough acidity and

structure from the Sangiovese to keep things from going over the top. The dense, muscular fruit follows through to an impeccable finish with no hard edges and impossibly fine, silky tannins. Simply put, the 2007 is a magnificent Tignanello. The 2007 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in 300-liter French oak

barrels (1/3 new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 95 WA.

15-25 Antinori "Tignanello" // Tuscany, Italy 2008 195

The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn’t a huge or obviousTignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision. Understated layers offruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. There is not a hard edge to be found.

Black cherries, tobacco, smoke and licorice are some of the notes that come through on the finish. Theflavor profile is decidedly on the dark side, but the wine’s structure is medium in body and intensity. In2008 the Tignanello has more energy, focus and length than the Solaia. It is a fabulous achievement! 94WA.



9-22 Podere Forte Guardiavigna // Tuscany, Italy 2006 220

Blackberries, blueberries, grilled herbs, minerals and tar emerge from this dark, brooding beauty.The wine possesses gorgeous inner perfume and an utterly captivating personality. Guardavigna isCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Sangiovese. 96 WA.

2-10 Montevertine "Le Pergole Torte" // Tuscany, Italy 2007 230

The 2007 Le Pergole Torte (Sangiovese) is a rock star wine, and then some. The sheer integrity

and purity of the fruit is breathtaking, as is frankly everything about this wine. Wonderfully rich,deep and seductive. 96 WA.

13-8 Fontodi "Flaccianello" // Tuscany, Italy 2007 250

Sweeps across the palate with sensual layers of candied cherries, violets, spices and minerals.Dark, mentholated notes develop in the glass, adding further dimensions of inner sweetness, weight

and complexity to this Tuscan thoroughbred. 96 WA.

12-6 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia “Ornellaia” // Tuscany, Italy 2008 275

The 2008 Ornellaia continues to blossom in the bottle. Dark cherries, chocolate, espresso,

blackberries and mocha are just some of the many notes that explode from the glass. A rich tapestry oflicorice, tar and camphor notes develop in the glass, adding considerable complexity. The 2008 is ahuge, structured Ornellaia endowed with massive structure. It has come together beautifully since the

early days when it was a tannic beast. This is a fabulous showing. 97 WA.

9-12 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia" // Tuscany, Italy 2007

285



Explodes onto the palate with masses of rich, opulent fruit that caress the palate with gorgeouslength and a seamless beauty that is hard to fully capture. Dark wild cherries, plums, spices, mineralsand herbs develop in the glass. This is an especially bold, perhaps slightly uncharacteristic Sassicaia

in its extroverted personality. 95 WA.

10-17 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia" // Tuscany, Italy 2008 315

The 2008 Sassicaia is a rich, deep wine imbued with notable class in its black cherries, plums, grilledherbs, minerals and smoke. The 2008 is a decidedly buttoned-up, firm Sassicaia that is currently holdingback much of its potential, unlike the 2006 and 2007, both of which were far more obvious wines.

Readers who can afford to wait will be treated to a sublime wine once this settles down in bottle.Muscular, firm tannins frame the exquisite finish in this dark, implosive Sassicaia. The 2008 Sassicaia is85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels.

96 WA.


The 2009 Sassicaia is unusually big, rich and opulent. Layers of fruit saturate the palate as the

2009 explodes from the glass with a heady melange of dark berries, plums, menthol, licorice andnew leather. This is an especially racy Sassicaia. 94 WA.

9-17 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia "Masseto" // Tuscany, Italy 2007 500

A very powerful and rich Merlot-based red that delivers so much currant bush, tobacco andtoasty oak character. Full and layered. Goes on for minutes on the palate. 97 WS.

14-15 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia "Masseto" // Tuscany, Italy 2008

500

Freshly cut flowers, crushed rocks, spices and black cherries are some of the aromas and flavors

that emerge from the 2008. This is an exceptionally beautiful Masseto that impresses for itselegance. The wine fleshes out nicely in the glass, while retaining its refined personality. 96 WA.

B Tenuta dell’ Ornellaia “Masseto” // Tuscany, Italy 2009 500



The 2009 Masseto bursts from the glass with dark red berries, blackberries, flowers, licorice and

tar. It shows lovely up-front juiciness and expressive inner perfume in a surprisingly accessible stylefor this wine. Like the Ornellaia, the 2009 Masseto has quite a bit of freshness, although it, too, ismedium- bodied in structure. In this vintage the Ornellaia team was especially selective and only used

part of the three vineyards that typically go into Masseto. 94+ WA.

Other Italian

3-11 Allegrini "Palazzo della Torre" // Veneto, Italy 2007

45

Baby Amarone. Enticing scents of chocolate, espresso, dark fruit, licorice and new leather

emerge. 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 5% Sangiovese. 90 WA.



2-29 Vigne Nuove di Musella Valpolicella Superiore // Italy 2009

45

A more traditional style, with a tarry note running through flavors of spiced cherry, plum and tealeaf, all framed by well-meshed tannins and subtle acidity, resulting in a wine more powerful than the

first sip suggests. 90 WA.

9-25 Mustilli Grifo di Rocca // Campania, Italy 2005 45

Made from 100% Aglianico grapes. Plum, blackberry, vanilla, and fennel.

9-21 Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2007 55

Soft, floral wine with pretty red fruits that meld into tobacco, spices and minerals. The winepossesses lovely inner perfume to match its accessible personality. 90 WA.

5-5 Domenico Clerico Barbera d' Alba "Trevigne" // Piedmont, Italy 2008 60

Pretty, mid-weight style for this wine, with layers of perfumed dark fruit. There is an attractivespiciness to the Trevigne. 88 WA.

7-19 Fuedo Maccari Nero d’Avola “Saia” // Sicily, Italy 2008 75

A spicy red, featuring crushed black cherry, blackberry and plum notes that carry hints of melted licorice, vanilla bean, incense and earth through to the slightly grippy finish. 90 WS.

9-29 Villa Girardi Recioto della Valpolicella // Veneto, Italy 2003

95

Considered by some to be a desert wine because of its inert sweetness, it is still considerably lesssweet than any port.



10-3 Gaja “Costa Russi”// Langhe, Italy 2001 315

A silky, beautiful wine, with plum and berry character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and acaressing texture. 95 WS.

10-1 Gaja “Sori San Lorenzo” // Langhe, Italy 2001

315

A very silky wine with berry, cedar, and tobacco character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a

fresh finish. 96 WS.

9-31 Gaja “Sori Tildin” // Langhe, Italy 2001 315

This is pure fruit. Aromas of raspberries, cherries and blackberries jump from the glass. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins. 95 WS.

11-10 Gaja “Conteisa” // Langhe, Italy 2003 350

Offers fabulous aromas of blueberry and lilac. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit and round,caressing tannins. This is deep and concentrated, yet wonderfully balanced. Superb. 96 WS.

FRENCH REDS

Bordeaux



Bordeaux Superieur

12-27 Chateau Bel Air // Bordeaux, France 2009 30

This has a good direct core of black currant and dark tobacco, with a loamy hint hanging on thefinish. 87 WS.

Haut-Medoc

10-9 Chateau Haut Beyzac // Haut-Medoc, France 2005 65

Attractive aromas of cedar, red currants, damp earth, and spice box lead to a medium-bodied,

lush palate of black fruits.

10-13 Chateau de Braude // Haut-Medoc, France 2009 75

Silky, with a structured nose of red fruits, vanilla, and small amounts of oak. Elegant and big onthe palate.

5-15 Chateau Senejac // Haut-Medoc, France 2005 95

There's lots of grapey character, with blackberry and hints of smoky oak. Full-bodied, with lovelysoft tannins and a long, caressing finish. 90 WS.



Pauillac

2-8 Chateau Pontet-Canet // Pauillac, France 1995 355

Fabulous nose of crushed currants, blackberries and forest flowers. Full-bodied, with plenty of



ripe fruit and silky tannins. 94 WS.


Extremely pretty aromas of mineral, blackberry and raspberry. Full-bodied, with well-integrated

tannins and a medium finish. 94 WA.

B Chateau Pontet-Canet // Pauillac, France 2009 500

An amazing wine in every sense, this classic, full-bodied Pauillac is the quintessential Pontet Canet fromproprietor Alfred Tesseron, who continues to reduce yields and farms his vineyards biodynamically – ararity in Bordeaux. Black as a moonless night, the 2009 Pontet Canet offers up notes of incense,

graphite, smoke, licorice, creme de cassis and blackberries. A wine of irrefutable purity, laser-likeprecision, colossal weight and richness, and sensational freshness, this is a tour de force in winemakingthat is capable of lasting 50 or more years. The tannins are elevated, but they are sweet and beautifullyintegrated as are the acidity, wood and alcohol (which must be in excess of 14%). This vineyard, which is

situated on the high plateau of Pauillac adjacent to Mouton Rothschild, appears to have done everythingperfectly in 2009. 100 WA.

16-8 Chateau Lynch Bages // Pauillac, France 1989 515

Delivers so much blackberry, leather and dried fruits on the nose. Full-bodied, with ultrapolished tanninsand a silky mouthfeel. The palate turns to leaves, cedar and dried berries on the finish, which goes on

and on. 96 WS.

10-26 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild // Pauillac, France 1995 525

A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 19% Merlot, it reveals an opaquepurple color, and reluctant aromas of cassis, truffles, coffee, licorice, and spice. In the mouth, the wineis "great stuff," with superb density, a full-bodied personality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound

finish that lasts for 40+ seconds. 95 WA.

16-11 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron // Pauillac, France 1989 550



What a nose here, from crushed mulberry to tanned leather to tar. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tanninsthat are soft and caressing, like cashmere. 95 WS. 95 WA.

Pessac-Leognan

2-3 Chateau de Rochemorin // Pessac-Leognan, France 2005 60

Aromas of blackberry, tobacco and coffee follow through to a full body, with soft, round tannins

and a chocolate, berry and smoke aftertaste. 89 WS.

B Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte // Pessac-Leognan, France 2004 180



A sensational effort and one of the stars of the vintage, Smith-Haut-Lafitte’s 2004 possesses an

inky/blue/purple-tinged color as well as a sumptuous nose of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, blueberries, and blackberries. Surprisingly full-bodied for the vintage with stunning concentration, purity, and overall harmony, this is another brilliant wine. 93 WA.

16-8 Chateau Haut Bailly // Pessac-Leognan, France 2008

200

Notes of lead pencil shavings, charcoal, damp earth, black cherries and black currants intermixed

with a hint of subtle barbecue smoke are present in this classic, quintessential Graves. Medium-bodiedwith an emerging, precocious complexity, it is a super-pure, beautifully textured, long wine that canbe drunk now. 96 WA.

8-25 Chateau Pape Clement // Pessac-Leognan, France 1998

385

An amazing nose of sweet tobacco, orange peel, cigar box and exotic fruit. Lots of tar too. Full-bodied, with exotic and spicy flavors that are slightly decadent and funky, but wild and wonderful,

from leather to dried fruits. 95 WS.

15-21 Chateau Pape Clement // Pessac-Leognan, France 2000 375

A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine displays loads of scorched earth andsmoky barbecue scents along with blueberry, black raspberry and black currant. The wine isexpansive, has a savory, broad palate and a full-bodied mouthfeel, yet possesses vivid purity and uplift.

96 WA.

16-3 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion // Pessac-Leognan, France 2005 1200

The Indian spices and blackberry on the nose are so enticing and inspiring, leading to a full-

bodied palate, with very polished tannins that caress. Goes on and on as this builds on the palate,with a mineral and berry aftertaste. 97 WS. 97 WA.



Pomerol

16-26 Chateau L'Evangile // Pomerol, France 1996 200

Aromas of chocolate, blackberry and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety

tannins and a long chewy finish. Extremely well done for the vintage. 90 WS. 90 WA.

10-20 Chateau L'Eglise Clinet // Pomerol, France 2004 220

Violet, blackberry, vanilla and fresh leather follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvetytannins and a long finish. 92 WS. 93WA.



11-12 Chateau Clinet // Pomerol, France 1995 400

The 1995 Clinet represents the essence of Pomerol. The blackberry, cassis liqueur-like fruit of thiswine is awesome. The color is saturated black/purple, and the wine extremely full-bodied and powerfulwith layers of glycerin-imbued fruit, massive richness, plenty of licorice, blackberry, and cassis flavors,

full

body, and a thick, unctuous texture. 96 WA.

1-31 Chateau Clos l'Eglise // Pomerol, France 2001 400

The 2001 offers a huge spectrum of aromas, including notes of smoke, mocha, chocolate, coffee,and loads of blackberry, cherry, and currant fruit. The superb aromatics are followed by an elegant,

medium-bodied, deliciously supple-textured, expansive, fleshy, beautifully pure, well-delineated Pomerol. 95 WA.

16-10 Vieux-Chateau-Certan // Pomerol, France 2000 515

Dark and brooding, with chocolate, game and berry aromas. Full-bodied and very silky, with refinedtannins and a long, lingering finish. 95 WS.

16-9 Chateau La Fleur Petrus // Pomerol, France 2000

525

A deep plum/ruby color is followed by aromas of mocha, kirsch liqueur, loamy soil, spice box, andlicorice. It is an opulent, medium to full-bodied, big, substantial yet elegant, precise Pomerol displaying

beautiful purity. 93 WA.



Saint Emillion

1-21 Chateau Grand Bert // St. Emillion, France 2006

65

A powerful nose, large presence in mouth, an almost surprising length on the palate: light and

noble leather and currant.

15-19 La Couspaude // St. Emillion, France 1998 155

Displays flamboyant notes of toasty new oak as well as an exotic personality. Unctuous, thick,full- bodied, seamless flavors redolent with plums, cherry liqueur, and vanillin cascade over the palate.Low acidity and plush, concentrated, jammy fruit add to the impressive, hedonistic qualities of this



explosively rich wine. 92 WA.

10-19 Chateau Canon // St. Emillion, France 2000 220

Loads of toasted oak on this one, with very ripe fruit character. Full-bodied, and veryconcentrated, yet the tannins are round and creamy. Smoky finish. 93 WS.

15-23 Chateau Monbousquet // St. Emillion, France 2000

285

Black and blue to the rim, this wine represents the essence of this terroir. Its saturated

black/purple color is accompanied by extraordinary aromatics of sweet blackberries, chocolate,coffee, incense, new saddle leather, and vanilla. Remarkable intensity, lively acidity, and abundanttannin provide definition and grip. This is the most intense, muscular, and "biggest" Monbousquetmade to date, and that is saying something considering the 1998 and 1999! So be prepared, it is

remarkable wine. 95 WA.

5-20 Chateau Figeac // St. Emillion, France 1982 420

A dense plum/garnet color with a slight lightening at the edge is followed by a sensational Figeacnose of mint, fruitcake, Asian spices, gobs of sweet black and red fruits, and a smoky component inthe background. Medium to full-bodied with lovely freshness. 94 WA. 93 WS.

7-12 Chateau Angelus // St. Emillion, France 1996

210

Complex and intense aromas of forest floor, wild berries and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with

ultrasilky tannins and a long, long finish. Racy and classy. 92 WS.

2-31 Chateau Angelus // St. Emillion, France 2005 750

Black purple in color, with coffee, blackberry and currant on the nose. Full-bodied, withsupervelvety tannins and a long aftertaste of toasty oak and ripe fruit. 98 WA. 96 WS.



16-7 Chateau Cheval Blanc // St. Emillion, France 1983 800

A giant of a wine. The complex aromas and thickly textured flavors range from plum and raisin to

coffee, minerals and mint. Not so elegant as a typical Cheval; more in the mold of the powerful '47 andlegendary '21. 96 WS.

9-24 Chateau Bellevue-Mondotte // St. Emillion, France 2005 850

Sadly, there are only 4,000 bottles of this inky/purple-hued St.-Emilion. It boasts an extraordinaryperfume of graphite, blackberries, cassis, and sweet kirsch intermixed with notes of incense, spice box,

licorice, and subtle wood. Stunningly rich with full body, zesty acidity, and high but velvetytannins, the final blend is composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and CabernetFranc. 99 WA

Saint Estephe

9-2 Cos d' Estournel // St. Estephe, France 1995 450

A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility, the 1995 Cos d'Estournel is a sexier, more

hedonistic offering than the muscular, backward 1996. Opulent, with forward aromatics (gobs of black fruits intermixed with toasty pain grille scents and a boatload of spice), this terrific Cos possessesremarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy fruit nicely framed by the wine's new oak. 95 WS.

95 WA.

10-31 Chateau Montrose // St. Estephe, France1989 500

Intense aromas of crushed blackberry and mineral turn to dried flowers and dried fruits,staying fresh on the nose. Full-bodied, offering big, round tannins and loads of ripe,seductive fruit. This is decadent and wild, turning nutty and fruity. 96 WS. 96 WA.



16-13 Chateau Montrose // St. Estephe, France 2008 220

An inky/purple color is accompanied by sweet, pure aromas of black fruits and spice. This full-bodied

wine exhibits superb concentration, sweet tannin, and a multilayered, textured, full-bodied mouthfeelwith no hard edges. 97WA.

Saint Julien

10-14 Chateau Lagrange // St. Julien, France 2005 200

Currant, mineral, plum and light toasty oak follow through to a full bodied beauty. 93 WS.

3-22 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou // St. Julien, France 2005 350

Aromas of blackberry, currant and toasty oak, with a hint of spice, lead to a full-bodied palate,

with plenty of blackberry, chocolate and Indian spices. Balanced, refined and very pretty, with avelvety texture and a long, beautifully textured finish. 97 WA. 95 WS.

11-26 Chateau Leoville Las Cases // St. Julien, France 1990

700

Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a classic, nearly restrained set of aromatics thatincludes notions of sweet black cherries, black currants, lead pencil, and wet stones. In the mouth, it is

full- bodied, and while technically low in acidity, there is a freshness, delineation, and classicism in thisfull- throttle, rich, concentrated, impeccable 1990. 96 WA.

10-21 Chateau Leoville Las Cases // St. Julien, France 1996 500

The black/purple color is followed by a spectacular nose of cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grille, andminerals. It is powerful and rich on the attack, with beautifully integrated tannin and massive

concentration. 100 WA.



Rhone Valley

Cotes du Rhone and Villages

15-27 Chateau St. Cosme Cotes du Rhone // France 2011 40

A mouthfilling core of plum sauce and blackberry paste is backed by charcoal and anise on thefinish. Solid, direct, pure and driven. 90 WS.

16-17 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Cotes du Rhone “Lieu Dit Clavin” // France 2007 70

One of the finest wines of the appellation. From an extraordinarily old vine parcel planted just in front of

the winery, its dense purple color is followed by abundant berry fruit, licorice, earth, and meatcharacteristics. 90 WA.

6-20 Chateau Rayas Cotes du Rhone, Chateau de Fonsallette Reserve // Southern Rhone 1999 165



The medium dark ruby-colored 1999 Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone reveals an intriguing perfume ofpeppery black cherries, earth, and underbrush, medium body, excellent purity as well as light tannin in the finish. 89 WA.


Leather, earth, and animal fur characteristics emerge from the dark ruby-colored 2001Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone. This spicy, medium-bodied 2001 exhibits notes of roasted herbs intermixedwith beef blood.


Very stylish, with elegant mulled red cherry, sandalwood and floral notes backed by a long,

mineral- filled finish. A lingering hint of shiso leaf adds more length, with solid acidity. 90 WS.


Dark and winey up front, with a streak of mesquite running through the core of crushed plum, maceratedblack currant fruit and anise notes. Turns silky and perfumy on the long, lingering finish.

90 WS.



Chateauneuf-du-Pape

11-20 Feraud-Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2009 90

This is a joint effort between two of Chateauneuf du Pape's finest wine producers, André Brunelof Les Cailloux and Laurence Féraud of Pégau. They have fashioned the wines from purchases made

in the southern Rhone. 80% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre and 8% Cinsault together with Vaccarese.Ageing in cement tank.

11-1 Lucien and Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Les Cailloux // 90


Offers a broad, ripe, silky palate of raspberry and blackberry fruit, laced with fruitcake, meltedlicorice and graphite notes. Long and well-focused, with solid grip. 92 WS.

5-14 Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2007

100

This is saturated, with braised fig, melted black licorice and freshly brewed espresso notes



forming the core, with bittersweet ganache, mesquite and iron notes weaving through the

background. The long, tarry finish has really nice drive. 92 WS.

11-14 Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Les Safres” // Southern Rhone, France 2006 140

Smoky black cherry and cassis, along with a Provencal herb character emerge from this

sumptuous wine. 90 WA.

9-5 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Pignan” Reserve // Southern Rhone, France 1999 210

The 1999 Pignan Chateauneuf du Pape displays a light to medium ruby color in addition to agorgeous nose of sweet kirsch liqueur, tobacco, and floral scents. Medium to full-bodied, lush, andaccessible, with light tannin in the finish. 89 WA.

3-24 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Pignan” Reserve // Southern Rhone, France 2001

220

Elegant, herb and mineral dominated Châteauneuf, with dried cherry and plum notes in thebackground, and an elegant, balsa wood- and mesquite-tinged finish. Deceptively structured too. 90WS. 90 WA.

11-15 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Pignan" Reserve // Southern Rhone, France 2006 150

Very stylish, with tangy red currant, dried blood orange, clove, mesquite, date and licorice rootnotes that stay fresh and polished through the long, silky, shiso leaf-tinged finish. 91 WS.


This offering, aged totally in old foudres and demi-muids, includes some of the declassified Rayas lots,and the 2007 is the finest Pignan since the 1990. A medium ruby color is followed by explosive aromas of

sweet kirsch, lavender, licorice, and earth. The wine hits the palate with a blast of fruit and glycerin, fullbody, and an ethereal lightness and elegance that are remarkable for a wine of such intense fruit. A greateffort, it may merit an even higher score after a few years in the bottle. 93 WA.



3-5 Domaine du Vieux Télégraph Chateauneuf du Pape “La Crau” // 250


This deep ruby/purple-colored beauty exhibits a sweet perfume of licorice, seaweed, black cherries andplums. Dense, medium to full-bodied, well-structured, it is showing gorgeous now!

11-17 Tardieu Laurent Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vieilles Vignes // Southern Rhone, France 2007 155

Core of blueberry compote, braised fig and mulled blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors.

96 WS.

11-19 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2007 160

Dark ruby/purple color in addition to a sumptuous bouquet of black fruits, scorched earth,lavender, truffles, and licorice. The wine reveals the vintage’s gorgeous freshness and vibrancy aswell as sensational concentration, and a tremendous finish. 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 7%Syrah, and 3% Cinsault. 94 WA.

11-18 Domaine de La Mordoree Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvee de la Reine de Bois // 800


Tasted on four separate occasions, and awarded a perfect score on three of those, the 2001Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois even surpasses the extraordinary Reine des Bois

produced in 2000, 1999, and 1998 ... and that’s saying something! An inky/purple color is followed bya heady perfume of graphite, blackberries, kirsch, licorice, truffles, and charcoal. This full-bodiedeffort displays endless concentration in its pure, dense, generous flavors. It is broadly flavored,with beautifully integrated acidity, tannin, and alcohol. A blend of 78% Grenache, 10%Mourvedre, and small quantities of Cinsault, Counoise, Syrah, and Vaccarese, it is made from 60-yearold vines, and aged both in cask and neutral foudres from what are obviously very low yields. Sadly,

just over 1,000 cases were produced. 100 WA.





Boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as copious aromas of blueberries, blackberries, meltedlicorice and spring flowers. This full-bodied offering reveals rich, pure fruit notes, a multidimensionalmouthfeel and extraordinary elegance and freshness. 96 WA.

11-23 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2007 180

It exhibits an inky/ruby/purple color, a great texture, and a gorgeous nose of boysenberries,blueberries, blackberries, acacia flowers, licorice, and incense. There is wonderful freshness and

vibrancy (because of the good acids) as well as a terrific finish. 95 WA.


This deep purple wine has a gorgeous nose of fresh blueberries and kirsch, with almost meaty,chewy richness, loads of glycerin, full body, stunning concentration and purity. 94 WA.

14-21 Domaine de Beaurenard "Boisrenard" Chateauneuf-du-Pape // 195


Ripe, with the lush crème de cassis and crushed plum fruit of the vintage, showing excellent focusand drive, with racy acidity and taut, licorice-tinged structure. Turns flashy and exotic on the finish,with mulled blueberry, incense and fruitcake notes that are laid over impressive, graphite-filled grip. 95WS.

11-30 Chapoutier "Barbe Rac" Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2008 200

Core of mulled damson plum, blackberry and sweet tobacco soon takes over, with more than

enough flesh for balance. Then the mineral and shiso leaf notes chime in for added length and range.A fantastic effort that's true to the character of the vintage. 94 WS.



B Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Cuvee Imperiale” //

215


One of the top Chateauneuf du Papes of the vintage is the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale-Vigne Centenaires (from 100-year-old vines planted in pure sand). A blend of 90% Grenache and the restSyrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Counoise, and Muscardin (a real field blend), this wine is close to rivaling

their great 2007. Its stunning blue/purple color (remarkable for Grenache grown in sand) is followed by afull-bodied wine revealing exquisite concentrated notes of incense, lavender, camphor, black cherries andblack currant liqueur. Tell-tale licorice and pepper characteristics are also present in this voluptuouslytextured, fleshy, full-bodied effort that is already drinkable. 95 WA.

9-9 Domaine St. Prefert Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Collecion Charles Giraud” // 210


The celestial 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Collection Charles Giraud could come very close to equalingthe genius of the 2007. This is again a blend of nearly 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre, but Isabel

said it did include a touch of Syrah, although it probably only represents a tiny percentage. Theconcentration in the 2010 is absolutely amazing, given that St.-Prefert lost over 50% of their Grenacheproduction due to the poor flowering of this varietal in late May and early June. Notes of burningembers, charcoal, truffle, blackberry, cassis, kirsch, beef blood and forest floor are all present in itsremarkably complex set of aromatics. The flavors in this massive, full-bodied wine don’t disappointeither. This elegant red displays good acidity and a nice, firm edge to the tannins, but they are well-integrated. 100 WA.

9-19 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 1998 410

Juicy blast of red plum and fig fruit flavors on a racy frame, this also has plenty of spice, tar,

plum cake and mineral in reserve, as the finish shows more structure and slowly darkens with time inthe glass. Only just starting to hit its stride. 95 WS.



14-16 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2001

375

30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the balance split among theother permitted varietals of the appellation. This inky/ruby/purple-colored cuvee offers a classicBeaucastel bouquet of new saddle leather, cigar smoke, roasted herbs, black truffles, underbrush,and blackberry as well as cherry fruit. It is a superb, earthy expression of this Mourvedre-

dominated cuvee. 96 WA.


Big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads ofpepper and blackberry. 95 WA.


An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. 96 WA.

12-3 Domaine du Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Les Quartz // Southern Rhone, 2007 220

85% Grenache, aged totally in foudres and the rest Syrah, which is aged in small barrels. thiswine has terrific floral, raspberry, and black cherry notes intermixed with a striking minerality andprecision. A Musigny grand cru Burgundian style of wine, with power and elegance. 95 WA.

12-7 Domaine Gerard Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2007 240

85% Grenache and the rest equal parts Syrah, Mourvedre, and Vaccarese, all aged in cement



tanks prior to being bottled unfiltered. A terrific nose of kirsch, lavender, licorice, forest floor, and

spice box soars from the glass of this full-bodied effort. With fabulous density, a multidimensionalmouthfeel, and a 45+-second finish this brilliant, elegant, feminine-styled wine is loaded withconcentration and intensity. 97 WA.

13-10 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reservee // Southern Rhone, France 1999

350

Wonderfully fragrant and impressively ripe. What Châteauneuf is all about--plenty of wet earth, mineral, plum, sweet tannins and sweet fruit. A cascade of pleasure, full-bodied and long on the sparkling finish. 94 WS.

10-29 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reservee // Southern Rhone, France 2001 335

A spectacular smorgasbord of aromas, including roasted meats, lavender, ground pepper, andthick, sweet blackberry and brandy-macerated cherries. Full-bodied, dense, and chewy, it has highlevels of tannin, and a huge finish. 95 WA.


Dark plum/garnet with the classic Provencal display of garrigue, lavender, pepper, kirsch and

Asian plum sauce, this full-throttle wine has splendid concentration, silky tannins, and a veryvoluptuous texture. 98 WA.


A real powerhouse, with muscular layers of fig and black currant compote, backed by braisedbeef, chestnut, tobacco and tar flavors. The long, mesquite-filled finish lets additional bittersweetcocoa and dark fruit notes linger, with lots of garrigue. 96 WS.


Shows gutsy blackberry and fig fruit up front, with notes of pepper, licorice, Turkish coffee and garrigue. The superlong finish lets roasted herb and beef notes check in, while gaining even more



depth as this airs. 94 WS.


Ripe and very packed, delivering fig, macerated currant, bittersweet cocoa, roasted chestnut andtar notes. The long finish flows nicely, with lots of buried garrigue and incense hints carried byfresh acidity. 93 WS.


220

Licorice, lavender, roasted herb, and meat juice characteristics. The fruit dominates, and thewine is intense, rich, and full-bodied. 96 WA.


A dark, lightly chewy style, with roasted mesquite and dark licorice notes leading the way for apowerful core of black Mission fig, blackberry preserve, Turkish coffee and bittersweet cocoa notes.There's a flash of truffle on the finish. 92 WS.


The color is a dense black/ruby (one of the more opaque 2009s I saw), and the powerful noseoffers up aromas of licorice, smoked herbs, charcuterie, bouquet garni, roasted meats, Peking duck,

kirsch, blackberries and cassis. An enormous success. 97 WA.

B Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reservee // Southern Rhone, France 2010 230

The 2010 is a fabulous wine of exceptional intensity, tremendous flavor authority and full-bodiedpower. It is slightly more reserved than the more flamboyant 2009. Very rich with lots of Provencalherb, smoky, meaty, kirsch, black currant and blackberry notes, it is a stunningly viscous, thick andrich effort with a slightly more vibrant finish. 98+ WA.



14-29 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve // Southern Rhone, France 1999 305

The 1999 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape is soft, with a strawberry liqueur/framboise character, high glycerin, low acidity, a fat, opulent texture, and a long, forward personality. 92 WA.


Shadings of sandalwood and rose water weaving through the lightly mulled red currant,

raspberry and cherry fruit. Blood orange, vanilla bean and mineral hints check in on the finish. 100%Grenache.

93 WS.


The 2007 possesses a dark ruby color, silky tannins, sweet fruit, and enormous quantities of kirsch,licorice, black raspberries, and incense notes. Even though I tasted it shortly after bottling, it wasexceptionally dense and pure. 97 WA.

15-16 Chateau St. Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Deux Ex Machina // Southern Rhone, France 2009350

The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus-Ex Machina reveals classic Provencal scents of roastedherbs, lavender, charcuterie, blackberries, licorice, kirsch and bouquet garni. This super-complex,

layered, multidimensional wine possesses remarkable purity and richness as well as silky tannins.One of the most open-knit and forward Deus-Ex Machinas made to date, it will be difficult to resistwhen young.

99 WA.

12-10 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2007 350

A sublime expression of the art of winemaking as evidenced by its dense purple color and big,sweet kiss of kirsch, framboise, blackberries, licorice, roasted herbs, and smoked meat. It hits thepalate with a fascinating combination of substance, power, full-bodied authority yet extraordinary

freshness, elegance, and precision. 99 WA.



6-22 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Southern Rhone, France 2008

255

Dark, inviting and very alluring, with captivating black tea, charred mesquite and kirscharomas and flavors allied to a remarkably silky mouthfeel. Superlong, with mineral,violet, pepper and additional crushed cherry and plum fruit notes all gliding through thefinish. 95 WS.


Sinewy and reserved, with a light dusting of cocoa powder over the tangy damson plum, redlicorice and cassis notes. The long, supple finish, with a lovely wafting note of Lapsang

souchong tea, is packed with minerality and tight-grained tannins that will need time tofully evolve. 96 WS.


340

The 2010 looks to be extraordinary. A slightly fresher and more elegant version of the 2007, I think itmay well be the greatest Clos des Papes since the 1990 and 1978. The 2010 has a dense ruby/purplecolor, a beautifully precise and pure nose of deep black raspberry, black cherry, boysenberry andblueberry notes with some licorice, garrigue, and bouquet garni. Additionally, there is a meaty richnessthat probably comes from the Mourvedre and Syrah. It is an extraordinarily intense, fresh, lively wine

with great finesse and elegance, which is somewhat unusual given the richness of fruit and the power ofthis wine. The color is a dense ruby/purple, perhaps slightly less opaque than the 2007, but very dark. 98WA.



12-11 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vieilles Vignes // Southern Rhone 2007 360

Composed of 98% Grenache from 100- to 110-year-old vines, and made from incredibly tinyyields, it boasts a dense ruby/purple color followed by a sweet kiss of kirsch liqueur, incense,camphor, truffles, and lavender. The wine hits the palate with sensational richness, a full-bodied,multilayered texture, awesome purity, and remarkable freshness as well as vibrancy. 98 WA.

4-4 Les Cailloux (Lucien et Andre Brunel) Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvee Centenaire" // 450


Licorice, black fruits, Asian spices, and vanilla emerge from the dense, saturated purple color.Closed, firm, and powerful, with abundant tannin as well as extraction. 94 WA.

4-8 Les Cailloux (Lucien et Andre Brunel) Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvee Centenaire" //

400


1995 was a powerful vintage for Brunel. The Cuvee Centenaire remains a young, promising wineoffering notes of licorice, cedar, vanilla, and sweet black currant/cherry fruit presented in a full-bodied, virile style. 94 WA.



The Cuvee Centenaire is produced from ancient vine (planted in 1889) Grenache (80% of theblend, along with 8% Syrah and 12% Mourvedre). The 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape CuveeCentenaire is superior to the 2000, but slightly behind the 1998. This fabulous wine boasts a denseruby/purple color as well as a provocative perfume of incense, black tea, plums, figs, and kirschliqueur. As it sits in the glass, this full-bodied, dense 2001 offers up notes of pepper, smoke, andbalsam wood. Rich and voluptuous with great length, massive body, and a structured, long, heady,

tannic finish. 96 WA.




395


The limited production but exquisite 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire is a riper,more concentrated version of the 2000 Centenaire. There are about 500 cases of this Grenache-dominated wine produced from a vineyard planted in 1889 with some Syrah and Mourvedre

(about 20%) added to the blend. The latter components are aged in small barrels. The wine has adense ruby/purple-tinged color to the rim, a strikingly pure nose of kirsch liqueur, creme de cassis,and hints of vanilla and espresso. Hitting the palate with full-throttle opulence, superb concentration,fabulous purity, and striking multiple levels of raspberries and black cherry jam, this is abeautifully full-bodied, brilliantly concentrated and structured wine that reveals sweet but abundanttannin and a finish that goes on for close to a minute. 96 WA.

7-30 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Cuvee de Mon Aieul” // 425


One of the vintage’s most profound wines, the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

has a dense purple color as well as a glorious nose of blackberries, licorice, smoke, and some roastedmeats and dried herbs. Amazingly opulent, even voluptuous, with extraordinary purity, a huge tactile impression on the palate, but not heavy by any means, this is a stunning Chateauneuf du Pape from ancient vines made with 95% Grenache and the rest Cinsault and Syrah. Production is about8,000 bottles, and the wine is bottled after spending its entire life in epoxy-lined tanks, so what onegets is the essence of the three separate terroirs it comes from – Les Serres, Guigasse, and La Crau. 97 WA.



The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul, which spends 90% of its time in tank and10% in old barrels, has turned out even better in bottle than it performed from cask. Basically 100%Grenache in 2004, this is clearly better than the 1999, which I own and drink frequently. It exhibitsa deep ruby purple color and a wonderful sweet nose of black cherry, raspberry, licorice, spice box,and roasted herbs. Voluminous for a 2004, with full body, beautiful texture, a long, heady finish,



and loads of fruit, glycerin, and decent acidity. 94 WA.



It represents an awesome naked/virginal expression of Grenache from three vineyard parcels planted insand, clay, and limestone soils. The perfume of blueberry liqueur, black raspberries, licorice, roastedmeat juices, and lavender is incredible. Full-bodied power, a multilayered mouthfeel, tremendous purity,and awesome concentration put this wine in a class by itself. 100 WA.

3-16 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape, "Cuvee de Cinquantenaire" // 425


The prodigious, saturated, opaque ruby/purple-colored 1999 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Cinquantenaire (200 cases) is a candidate for the wine of the vintage. A 100% Grenache cuvee aged in older demi-muids, it is exceptionally full-bodied with a fabulous perfume of blackberry liqueur,cassis, minerals, spice, and flowers. The texture is sumptuous, and the wine accessible. 96 WA.

7-28 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve “Deux Freres” // 550


The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, which has been one of the winners in

several blind tastings, is a candidate for "wine of the vintage." Sadly, there are only 5,000 bottles. Thewine emerges from the estate's oldest vines, and is aged in old barrels. This blend of 95% Grenache and5% Cinsault tips the scales at a whopping 15.8% alcohol. Its inky purple color is accompanied bysucculent aromas of blackberry, cherry, and raspberry liqueur interwoven with licorice, mineral, andacacia flower characteristics. Fabulously concentrated and full-bodied, with a voluptuous texture,sweet tannin, and a flamboyant and accessible personality, this prodigious, majestic Chateauneuf duPape needs to be tasted to be believed. 98 WA.





The limited cuvee 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, which is aged 40% intank and 60% in one-, two-, and three-year-old barrels as well as large demi-muids, is essentially thesame as Mon Aieul, but additional press wine is added. This beefs the wine up to an even moreextraordinarily concentrated character. This is another of the Chateauneuf du Papes of the vintage, awine of remarkable length and prodigious levels of richness. It is no wimpy wine at 16.5% alcohol,

but you would never know that from tasting it. Dense purple to the rim, with a huge nose ofscorched earth, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, creme de cassis, roasted meat juices, and a hint ofProvencal herbs interwoven with licorice and a touch of balsamic, it is voluptuously textured,with striking body, low acidity, and amazing concentration. 98 WA.



Formidably dense and structured, with lots of fig paste and currant confiture, layered withespresso, bittersweet cocoa, bramble and hoisin sauce notes. The long, tarry finish really pounds it

out authoritatively, with fruit and minerality to burn. 97 WS.



The bouquet reveals plenty of blackberry, blueberry, and cassis fruit intertwined with notions ofmelted licorice, spring flowers, and that classic garrigue note that comes across as the seaweedwrapper used in sushi restaurants, nori. There is a certain smokiness that is probably attributable tothe oak, and the wine has incredible depth and richness, as well as a finish that seems endless. 100 WA.



12-4 Domaine du Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve le Clos du Cailloux // 650


A wealth of fruit, power, and balance, amazing purity, and a sumptuous, 65-second finish are thestuff of legends. As usual, it is a blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, and the rest Syrah as well as miscellaneous varietals. The Mourvedre must be picked incredibly ripe as there is never any of that grape's astringency or toughness. Possibly the wine of the vintage. 99 WA.

15-20 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Hommage A Jacques Perrin // 750


A wine of extraordinary density, richness, precision and unreal flavor intensity, it revealsabundant gamey, meaty notes intermixed with smoked duck, Provencal herbs, blueberries,blackberries, kirsch and licorice. This loaded, multidimensional, massively concentrated 2009 ismuch softer than most Hommages. 99 WA.

5-32 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvee da Capo" // 1395 Southern Rhone, France 1998

The debut vintage for their luxury old-vine cuvee, which is over 90% Grenache, but in theorymade from all 13 authorized red wine varietals in Chateauneuf du Pape, the 1998 Cuvee da Capois a monumental Chateauneuf du Pape. Opaque ruby/purple to the rim, with notes of camphor, meatjuices, roasted herbs, licorice, pepper, and spice. Thick, unctuously textured, but with zesty acidity

and sweet tannin. 100 WA. 98 WS.


The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is a monument to old vine Grenache as well as

traditionally made Chateauneuf du Pape. Boasting a natural alcohol of 16%, this wine, which was bottled in spring, 2003 because its fermentation was extremely slow, has virtually everything you could ever want in a profound Chateauneuf du Pape. The color is inky/ruby/purple to the rim. The



extraordinary nose reveals aromas of kirsch liqueur, new saddle leather, animal fur, Provencal herbs,

spice box, licorice, and a salty sea breeze character. On the palate, the wine is enormous, with an unctuosity, thickness, and purity that must be tasted to be believed. 100 WA.


Dark plum/garnet color as well as a stunning bouquet of aged beef intermixed with pepper,herbes de Provence, and steak au poivre. This unctuously textured, full-bodied Chateauneufpossesses enormous body, huge flavors and sweet, velvety tannins. 100 WA.


An inky/purple color is followed by aromas of smoked meats, Peking duck, licorice, lavender,aged beef, grilled steak blood, black currants, plums, sauteed cepes and soy. Enormously concentrated,broad, expansive and massive but not over the top, this is a tour de force in winemaking that isimpossible to imagine unless one has a bottle to work through over the course of 4 to 5 hours. 100

WA.

Cornas

11-2 Domaine Lionnet Cornas, Terres Brulee // Northern Rhone, France 2004 90

A great example of the rustic, traditional style, with lots of grilled game, lavender flower, ironand tobacco notes followed by bracing cherry pit and green olive hints on the structured finish. 90 WS.

11-3 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas, Terres Brulees // Northern Rhone, France 2007 100

This is strong, with an impressive core of melted black licorice, dark plum, currant and madurotobacco all laced together with a dark, loamy note. There's a polished mouthfeel, but also brooding

intensity.

92 WS.



11-11 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas, La Louvee // Northern Rhone, France 1997 135

The 1997 Cornas La Louvee (from Colombo's most precocious and warmest terroir) sees 80%new oak casks. It is a deep, dark purple-colored, ripe wine offering sweet plum, blackberry, and tar-scented aromatics intermingled with spicy oak. Medium to full-bodied, with low acidity. 90 WA.

Cote Rotie

13-24 Louis Barruol "La Doree" by Kermit Lynch // Northern Rhone, France 2006

160

Barruol (winemaker at St. Cosme) and Kermit blend this from vines aging from 30-50 years ofage.

11-25 Domaine Jamet Cote Rotie // Northern Rhone, France 2006 180

Really solid, with a still-compact core of braised fig, mulled black currant, grilled chestnut androasted olive notes, held in check by charred wood and truffle hints. There's burly grip, but it'sintegrated on the long, dark finish, which is spiked with an iron note. 93 WS.



11-27 E. Guigal, Chateau d'Ampuis Cote Rotie // Northern Rhone, France 2004 180

Mature hints of coffee and sage mingling with a core of black cherry, incense and iron. The long,fine- grained finish still has good grip, but is also plenty supple, with a lingering hint of incense. 92WS.

Saint Joseph

11-7 Yves Cuilleron St. Joseph "L'Amarybelle" // Northern Rhone, France, 2007 110

Toasty espresso and bittersweet cocoa aromas backed by dark plum and ripe blackberry fruit.Long and velvety. 91 WS.

6-10 Georges Vernay St. Joseph “Terres d’Encre” // Northern Rhone, France 2010 115

A fresh, high-toned style, showing tangy red and black currant fruit, with cherry, white pepperand violet notes, backed by a hint of cherry pit. 91 WS.

Gigondas

16-14 Selection Laurence Feraud Gigondas // Southern Rhone, France 2009 80

Concentrated dark fruit aromas on the nose. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it is rich andripe on the palate with a long lingering finish. From the winemaker of Pegau. 90 WA.

10-32 Chateau de St. Cosme Gigondas // Southern Rhone, France 2009 90



Dark, with terrific cut despite the heft of the roasted fig, baked plum, macerated black cherry and currant fruit, all pushed by sage, smoldering tobacco and singed apple wood notes. 93 WS.

B Chateau de St. Cosme Gigondas // Southern Rhone, France 2010 130

This is jam-packed with dark blackberry, currant and boysenberry fruit, but cuts like a knife,thanks to riveting acidity, a blaze of singed iron and a long, charcoal-studded finish. A lovelylingering note of singed bay leaf adds a mouthwatering echo. 95 WS.

10-18 Domaine des Espiers Gigondas "Cuvee de Blaches" // Southern Rhone, France 2009 115

A sensational effort made from a blend of 65% Grenache and 35% Syrah aged primarily in 600-

liter demi-muids, Domaine des Espiers’ 2009 Gigondas Cuvee des Blaches is one of the superstars ofthe vintage. Sweet black cherry and black currant fruit, licorice, lavender, crushed rock and forestfloor aromas jump from the glass of this inky/purple-colored wine. Full-bodied and impressively endowed with a long, textured finish. 94 WA.

8-3 Domaine Brusset Gigondas "le Haut de Montmirail" // Southern Rhone, France 2009

115

The 2009 is composed of 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 25% Mourvedre. The Grenache is agedin tank and the Syrah and Mourvedre are kept in small barrels, of which one-fifth are new. This is alarge- scaled, full-bodied, big, dense wine with an inky/purple color as well as notes of graphite,blackberries, blueberries, charcoal and incense, and beautifully integrated tannins, acidity andalcohol. 93 WA.

13-20 Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas "Le Poste" // Southern Rhone, France 2008 130

Well-layered, with nice grip carrying sage, maduro tobacco, fig paste, mulled black currant and

blackberry fruit, followed by a long, charred apple wood- and mineral-filled finish, where this stays bright and tangy. 94 WS.




Broad and deep, delivering gorgeous perfumy black tea and warm anise notes up front, followedby dense flavors of bittersweet cocoa, roasted fig, hoisin sauce and smoked alder wood. The long,fleshy finish has great cut, with a singed iron note hanging on. Offers terrific range and length. Themost compelling Gigondas being made right now. 96 WS.

14-11 Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas “Valbelle’ // Southern Rhone, France 2010 175

This is a backward brute, with a wall of roasted bay leaf, cedar, alder and juniper guarding the

core of black currant, fig, prune and plum notes. Heady and dense, but there's plenty of cut on thefinish, with a grounding rod of charcoal and singed iron keeping everything upright and focused. 97 WS. 96 WA.

3-8 Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas “Le Claux” // Southern Rhone, France 2010

190

Dense, brooding and very dark, with a block of baker's chocolate at the core, studded with linzertorte, steeped blackberry and roasted fig notes. There's also lots of espresso and ganache, but still thishas rapier, chalky cut through the finish, with alder, juniper and bay giving the flesh the angles itneeds for balance. Stunning length. 98 WS. 98 WA.

B Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas “Hominis Fides” // Southern Rhone, France 2010 300

"Pure perfection, the 2010 Gigondas Hominis Fides (200 cases produced) boasts over-the-toprichness, an extraordinary, room-filling bouquet of red, black and blue fruits intermixed with charcoal,

subtle new oak, forest floor and spice box. With fabulous richness, a massive mouthfeel and adelicacy and subtlety that belie its heft, weight, richness, precision and delineated character, thisremarkable Gigondas may be the finest wine I have ever tasted from this appellation."- RP 100 WA.




4-28 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage "Thalabert" // Northern Rhone, France 2009

125

The greatest Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert since the magnificent 1990 is the 2009.Jaboulet has nearly 100 acres in this appellation, and the 2009, which is bursting with potential,represents a great buy for Syrah lovers. Its dense purple color is followed by an explosive bouquet ofblackberries, sweet cherries, licorice, Provencal olives, graphite and subtle smoke. Full-bodied with

silky tannins as well as a terrific mouthfeel and palate penetration. 95 WA.

1-19 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage "La Chapelle" // Northern Rhone, France 1996 300

Delivers a round, clean, pure mouthfeel of vibrant, focused red berry and blackberry flavors.Superb balance, as it walks a tightrope among the relatively high acidity, ripe tannins and deliciousfruit.

94 WS.


Hedonistic and quite delicious but very ripe, with stewed fruit that makes it a bit heavy. Pepper,spice and mocha notes bring it all to a long and exciting finish. 93 WA.

B Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage "La Chapelle" // Northern Rhone, France 2003 375

Deceptively graceful at first, with a Burgundy-like perfume, this quickly delivers a torrent of fruit-

- blackberry, boysenberry and black currant--that cascades over itself, pushed from behind by flavors ofmocha, mineral, tar and violets. Long, sweet and pure through a densely structured finish. 96 WS.


The 2009 Hermitage La Chapelle is easily the greatest, most profound La Chapelle sincethe 1990. Most of this cuvee comes from Le Meal and Les Bessards vineyards, with a touch of Les Roucoules fruit in the blend. It is an opaque purple-colored wine with enormous concentration in addition to an extraordinary bouquet of graphite, creme de cassis, blackberries, licorice, beef blood



and a touch of smoked game.-Parker. 97+ WA.

9-26 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage // Northern Rhone, France 2009 500

The greatest wines Chave has produced since 2003 are the two cuvees of 2009 Hermitage. The 2009Hermitage exhibits a black/purple color along with a sumptuous nose of roasted meats, ground pepper,black currants, blackberry jam, and subtle smoke and licorice. The extraordinary bouquet is followed bya wine of extravagant intensity as well as tremendous focus and precision. 100 WA.

Other French

12-15 Chateau Saint-Leocadie Minervois, Cuvee Fernand Averoux // Languedoc, France 2007 60

Firm, featuring dark cherry and damson plum flavors that are supported by plenty of freshacidity, with notes of French roast coffee on the zesty finish. 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache. 88 WS.

12-17 Chateau Paradis, Terre des Anges // Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, France 2007 75

A ripe, full-bodied red, with powerful flavors of dark plum, chocolate and dark cherry in an international style. Features intense spiciness on the finish. Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah. 89 WS.

B Domaine du Gros Nore Bandol // Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, France 2009 90

This ripe yet elegant red delivers concentrated flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, tar and dark chocolate, leading to lots of cream and spice notes midpalate, with a dollop of smoke. The liltingfinish shows black licorice and bittersweet chocolate accents, with some hints of mint. 94 WS.



SMALL FORMAT

WHITE 375ml

Domaine Gresser Gewurztraminer Kritt // Alsace, France 2008 30

A light and tangy Gewürztraminer, with creamy floral, spice and lychee notes, and a hint ofcandied grapefruit peel.

Chateau Tour de Farges Muscat de Lunel // Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2009 30

Delightfully fruity and spicy nose with hints of crystallized tangerines, moorland honey, ripeapricots and freshly ground cinnamon. Like the extroverted nature of the Mediterranean people, itpossesses a personality which can tackle a wide range of dishes, and is particularly delicious withfreshly baked desserts.

Lucien Crochet Sancerre "Le Chene" // Loire Valley, France 2009 45

Scents of mint and diverse hedge flowers in the nose of Crochet’s 2009 Sancerre Le Chene lead to

a palate of impressive brightness, invigoration, and levity for its vintage. A crystalline, saline, andchalky sense of minerality as well as diverse floral notes are glimpsed through a luscious, pool of



lime, tangerine, musk melon, and grapefruit. 90 WA.

Patz and Hall Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch // Russian River Valley, California 2010 49

Lemon drop, minerals and a note of white jasmine on the fresh but restrained nose. Juicy andnicely delineated, with a lovely light touch and lively acidity to the citrus, mineral and floral flavors.

Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes // Burgundy, France 2007 49

Smells of ripe peach, grapefruit, and lily. Brightly citric and lusciously peachy on the palate, it is underlain by a savory, saline mineral tone associated with Chablis. 91 WA.

Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc // Russian River Valley, California 2010 49

Golden delicious and honey crisp apples accented with crème brulée and sweet Meyer lemon.

Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese // Mosel, Germany 2010

55


Domaine Gressner Riesling Kastelberg Grand Cru // Alsace, France 2005 55

Fresh white, with a pleasant mix of mineral, anise, petrol and lime. This is easy to like, with alight, clean finish.

Copain Chardonnay, Brosseau Vineyard // Chalone, California 2009 65

The 2009 Chardonnay Brosseau emerges from the glass with a rich tapestry of lemon, pears, and whiteflowers. It is texturally striking and totally beautiful for many reasons, not the least of which is itsprecision and insistent underlying saline notes. The 2009 Brosseau was aged in neutral oak with nostirring of the lees. 93 WA.



Jermann "Dreams" Chardonnay // Venezia-Giulia, Italy 2006 70

Cream and caramel undertones. Full-bodied, with lots of dried tropical fruits. 92 WS.

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau" Blanc // Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France 2007 70

Apple, lime, pear, floral and mineral notes that stretch out on the bright, stony finish. 93 WS.

Blanc de Lynch-Bages // Bordeaux, France 2007 80

Bright and fruity, with lime and lemon aromas and flavors. Medium body. Clean finish.

Domaine Michele et Patrice Rion Nuits-St.-Georges 1er Les Terres Blanches // 85


A discreet touch of wood still allows the ripe pear, white peach and rose petal aromas to shine.

There is both good volume and richness to the solidly well-concentrated medium-bodied flavors thatpossess a textured mouth feel before terminating in an energetic, balanced and mouth coating finish.

92 Burghound.

Domaine Jean-Luc Joillot Puligny-Montrachet Le Trezin // Burgundy, France 2009 99

Nutty, with nicely layered cream, spice and ripe pear. Carries the oak well. Balanced and rich inthe mouth.

Gaja “Rossj-Bass” Chardonnay // Piedmont, Italy 2011 99

This wine is produced from grapes grown in several estate-owned vineyards. The Rossj vineyard,planted in 1984, is named for Angelo Gaja's younger daughter Rossana, (Rossj). Pheasants are featured on Rossj-Bass' label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacent to GAJA's vineyards. Considerable depth. Elegant body, definite character and good acidity; a fresh, lingering

finish.

Yves Cuilleron Condrieu "Les Chaillets" // Northern Rhone, France 2009



125

This is packed with creamed pear, green fig, green plum and toasted anise seed notes. The textureis creamy and the finish long and beguiling, thanks to warm brioche and green tea notes that echo through. 94 WS.

Georg Breuer Rudesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule // 160

Rheingau, Germany 2004

Smells of lime, honey and spices, and comes onto the palate extraordinarily creamy and delicate

in texture and tasting like a sorbet of spice tinged lime, quince and white peach. This persists witha delightfully juicy, limey, fresh orchard fruit character alongside rich notes of fruit preserve andhoney. It’s hard to imagine a much better example of the gravity-defying potential of the vintage orof the extraordinary pains Heinrich Breuer and his team take to capture optimal botrytis and perfectlyover- ripe fruit. 94 WA.

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SMALL FORMAT

RED 375ml

McCrea Mourvedre, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard // Columbia Valley, Washington 2006 28

Smoke, earth, mushroom, and spice box make for an alluring bouquet leading to a rustic wine that has plenty of flavor but will never be accused of elegance. It is a well-balanced, well-made wine forserving with ribs and pulled pork. 89 WA.

Chateau Haut-Piquat // Saint-Emillion, France 2009 40

Fresh cherry and red currant notes are framed with a tobacco leaf edge, which hangs on thefinish.

Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas // Southern Rhone, France 2009 45

A rich, rounded, open style, with lushly layered fig sauce, macerated black currant and crushed blackcherry fruit all laced with alluring black tea and roasted mesquite notes, which add length and grip onthe finish. 90 WA.

Patz and Hall Pinot Noir // Sonoma Coast, California 2010 48

Beautiful layers of cherry, raspberry, cedar, clove and cinnamon, as well as more floral notes ofrose and carnation.

Martinelli "Bella Vigna" Pinot Noir // Russian River Valley, California 2006 58

Aromas of spicy cherry, cinnamon and lavendar. Flavors include cherry cola, strawberry and red cherry fruit.



Bernard Burgaud Cote-Rotie // Northern Rhone, France 2007 60

Very grippy, with mouthwatering tobacco and olive notes leading the way for damson plum,crushed red currant and mulled spice. Shows perfumy hints flittering in the background, with anise andviolet checking in on the finish. 92 WS.

Merry Edwards Pinot Noir // Russian River Valley, California 2010

65

2010 was a year low in yield but superb in quality. The intensity of this wine reveals itself first inits brooding, deep fruit aroma. Packed with dark Bing cherry, juicy red raspberry andbrambleberry, its largess unfolds with each aerating swirl of the glass. Nuances of violet and ripepomegranate fill out the expansive profile along with savory accents of toffee, coffee and toasty oak.

Domaine Perrot-Minot Gevry-Chambertin // Burgundy, France 2007 70

A light-weight style, well-proportioned, offering flavors of cherry, licorice and spice, along with a hint oftobacco. There's intensity and grip through the harmonious finish. 88 WS.

Musella Amarone della Valpolicella, Riserva // Veneto, Italy 2004 75

Terrific vibrancy and freshness in its dark fruit, herbs, tobacco, sweet spices and subtle French oak. Thisbeautifully poised, medium-bodied Amarone possesses remarkable balance in a nearly weightless style. 93 WA.

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino // Tuscany, Italy 2007 75

The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is beautiful in this vintage. Layers of dark red cherries, flowers, licoriceand tobacco caress the palate in this generous, expressive Brunello. The 2007 presents an intriguing

combination of classic Sangiovese aromas and flavors with the generosity and radiance of the vintage.The 2007 Brunello was made from vineyards in several sub-zones in Montalcino and was aged in cask. 92 WA.

La Ferme du Mont "Cotes Capelan" Chateauneuf-du-Pape // 90


Outrageously rich, complex wine exhibiting beautiful creme de cassis, kirsch, licorice, forest floor,



and spring flower-like aromas. It is fresh, voluptuous, and opulent in the mouth, but the fresh acidsand vibrancy give it exceptional precision as well as a refreshing style despite its weight, richness, and

length. This is a superb, young Chateauneuf du Pape from an up-and-coming star of the appellation.

96 WA.

Domaine Michele et Patrice Rion Nuits-St.-Georges 1er Clos des Argillieres // 100


The aromas are powerful and complex, they combine both the cherry, blackcurrant, fur, nose,and often spices. Ripe and dense red and blue pinot fruit aromas together with a plentitude of earthinfluence that doesn't stop at the nose as there is also a distinct earthiness to the supple and roundflavors. This is a good deal more refined than the Nuits villages as there is a pleasing mouth feel and a

discreet minerality on the restrained and understated finish. 91 Burghound.

Continuum // Napa Valley, California 2008 130

A remarkable effort, offering riveting, expressive aromas of mocha, currant, mineral, herb, black

licorice, tar and pebble, this is intense, structured, balanced, nuanced and firm, finishing with a gutsy richness and sophistication. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. 96WS.



LARGE FORMAT

WHITE 1.5L

Morgan Chardonnay, Double L Vineyard // Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2007 135



Leafy pear, green apple and spice are a bit raw in texture, but the firmness gives this a tightstructure. 91 WS.

Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Bourgos // Burgundy, France 1995

295

An opulent grand cru in a sweet-and-sour style, both powerful and racy. Dense, fat and ripe, withhoney and tropical flavors accented with fresh, lemon-lime and dried herb notes. Full-bodied, supple,with an intense finish that lasts more than a minute. 91 WS.

RED 1.5L

Patz and Hall Pinot Noir, Chenoweth Ranch // Russian River Valley, California 2006

180

Full-bodied, ripe and fleshy plum, black cherry and raspberry fruit is intense yet elegant. Smooth-textuRed, deep and persistent. 93 WS.

Patz and Hall Pinot Noir, Chenoweth Ranch // Russian River Valley, California 2007 180

Intense, rich, ripe and vibrant, showing loads of blackberry, wild berry and raspberry fruit, withfloral and spicy scents. Full-bodied, balanced, deep and persistent, ending with firm tannins.

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon // Alexander Valley, California 2006 240

Built around creamy mocha, cedary oak and dill flavors, with dried currant, sage and underbrushnotes. Full-bodied and balanced, this smoothes out on the finish, where it gains a black licorice andmineral edge.

Dunn, Howell Mountain // Napa Valley, California 2007 315

Layer after layer of flavor saturates the palate in this opulent, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon.



The 2007 possesses dazzling textural richness, depth and sheer intensity. Purists may prefer morestructured vintages, but for a producer known for such slow maturing wines, the 2007 is a hugepleasure to taste today. 97 WA.

Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reservee // Southern Rhone, France 2009 460

The color is a dense black/ruby (one of the more opaque 2009s I saw), and the powerful noseoffers up aromas of licorice, smoked herbs, charcuterie, bouquet garni, roasted meats, Peking duck,kirsch, blackberries and cassis. An enormous success. 97 WA.




Shafer “Hillside Select” // Napa Valley, California 2008

300


Angelo Gaja "Costa Russi" // Piedmont, Italy 2005 650

The 2005 Costa Russi shimmers on the palate with extraordinary grace. The wine boastswonderful depth and richness in its dark red fruit in a round, generous style that offers lovelybalance to the tannins. Notes of tar, smoke and licorice develop in the glass, adding a touch ofcomplexity and nuance that is sometimes missing in this bottling. The French oak is present, butdeftly balanced with the wine’s other components. As always, Costa Russi comes across as relativelyaccessible when young. 96 WS. 96 WA.



Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Pesquera "Millenium" // Ribera del Duero, Spain 1996 700

This inky red is plush and mouthfilling, with an amazing concentration of plum, boysenberry,chocolate and licorice flavors over muscular yet graceful tannins. It's thoroughly modern in style, yetremains deeply rooted in its terroir. 95 WS. 96 WA.

Angeolo Gaja “Sperss” // Piedmont, Italy 2008

775

The 2008 Sperss is exotic, dark and totally seductive. Black cherries, mint, licorice, flowers, spicesand juniper berries meld together in the glass, all supported by firm, insistent tannins. 96 WA.

Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage "La Chapelle" // Northern Rhone, France 2009 830



Chateau Lynch-Bages // Bordeaux, France 2000 950

Reveals a blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis, graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied withvelvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully over the last eleven years, this wine is stillan adolescent, but it exhibits admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined with elegance.

97 WA.

Clos St.-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Sanctus Sanctorum” // Southern Rhone, France 2009 1100

The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum is very close in quality to the 2007, displaying thebeauty of Chateauneuf du Pape, the glory of these ancient vines and the outrageous quality andcomplexity of the Grenache grape. It exhibits amazing kirsch liqueur intermixed with lavender, spice box

and roasted herbs as well as a phenomenal purity and unctuosity that lead to a voluptuous texture and afinish that goes on well past a minute. This is an other-worldly wine. An absolutely monumental effort, itis only bottled in magnums (200 or so produced), so the number of people who will ever be able to taste it



is, sadly, very limited. 100 WA.

White 3L

M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc L’Ermite // Northern Rhone, France 2006 2600

Tasting like an eau de vie of rocks, the 2006 Ermitage l’Ermite blanc, from the top of theappellation, is utterly profound. An astonishing achievement, there are 227 cases of this beauty. Withits light straw color, thickness that resembles a liqueur, and remarkable aromatic intensity of flowers,

honeyed white currants, quince, pineapples, and stones, this wine is an education in tasting whatrocks might taste like if they were liquified. Exceptionally full-bodied, it is a modern day legend thatshould have 50-75 years of longevity. 100 WA. 99 WS.

Red 3L




Dark plum/garnet with the classic Provencal display of garrigue, lavender, pepper, kirsch andAsian plum sauce, this full-throttle wine has splendid concentration, silky tannins, and a veryvoluptuous texture. 98 WA. 97 WS.






DESSERT

Domaine des Baumard Cuvee le Paon, Loire Valley, France 2005 95 WS. 12 75

Chateau Suduiraut 1er Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 2004 (375ml) 91 WS. 20 100

Chateau Pajzos Aszu Tokaji 5 Puttonyos, Hungary 2003 (375ml) 93 WS. 14 68

Marco Negri Moscato d' Asti, Italy 2010 (375ml) 6 24



Inniskillin Ice Wine “Vidal”, Niagara Peninsula 2007 (375ml) 23 92

Inniskillin Ice Wine, Cabernet Franc, Niagara Peninsula 2007 (375ml) 28 112

Castello di Monastero “Lumanuova” Vin Santo del Chianti, Italy 2000 (375ml) 15

60

Nickel and Nickel “Dolce”, Napa Valley, California 2006 150

M. Chapoutier Banyuls, Southern France, 2009 (500ml) 70

Schloss Lieser Riesling Beerenauslese, Niederberg Helden, Mosel, Germany 2005 98 WS. 190

Joh. Jos. Prum Riesling Beerenauslese, Bernkasteler, Mosel, Germany 2006 97 WA. 235

Banfi "Rosa Regale" Brachetto d' Acqui, Italy 2005 (187ml)

15

De Bortoli "Emeri" Pink Moscato, Australia NV (750ml) 28

FORTIFIED

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny 10





Fonseca Porto "Guimaraens," 1995 20

Graham's Vintage Porto, 2003 95 WA. 23

Nieport Colheita, 1995 17

16-31 Niepoort Vintage Porto, 2007 95 WS. 145

16-32 Graham's Vintage Porto, 1970 93 WA. 260

6-17 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Porto, 1970 98 WS. 400

Fonseca Vintage Porto, 1977 100WS. 500



BEER

Amstel Light

Bud Light

Budweiser

Coors Light

Corona Extra

Fat Tire Amber Ale

Heineken

Michelob Ultra



Miller Lite

Moretti (Italy)

Stella Artois

Xingu (Brazil)

Yuengling Lager

Buckler, Non-Alcoholic

Gosling's Ginger Beer, Non-Alcoholic

High-Gravity

Abita Abbey Ale- Pairs Perfectly with our Bistro Burger

Blackstone Oatmeal Stout

Carlsberg Elephant Ale

Corsendonk

Guiness Foreign Extra Stout

Innis & Gunn Original

Innis & Gunn Rum Cask

Lion Lager

Mojo India Pale Ale

Napa Smith Lost Dog Red Ale

Napa Smith Bonfire

Sam Adams Wee Heavy

Southern Tier 2X IPA



SELECT PREMIUM SPIRITS

Bourbon Whiskey

Angels Envy 13th Colony Georgia Corn Whiskey

Basil Hayden Balcones True Blue Texas Corn

Blantons Bushmill's Black Bush Irish

Bookers Bushmill's Malt 21

Buffalo Trace Bushmill's Honey



Bulleit CanadianClub Four Roses Small Batch

Collingwood

Four Roses Single Barrel Crown Royal

Jim Beam White Label Crown Royal Maple

Knob Creek Crown Royal Black

Makers Mark Deaths Door White Whiskey

Makers Mark 46 Gentleman Jack

Old Forester Birthday 2009 Jack Daniels Black

Old Forester Signature Jack Daniels Single Barrel

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Yr Jack Daniels Honey

Wathens Single Barrel 8 Yr Paddy Irish Whiskey

Woodford Reserve Pritchards Double Chocolate

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Spicebox

Willet Noahs Mill 15

Willet Rowans Creek 12

Rye

Bulleit 95 Rye

Copper Fox

Corsair Wry Moon

James E. Pepper Rye

Knob Creek Rye

Sazerac

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye



Willet Rye

Scotch Cognac

Balvenie 15 Courvoisier VSOP

Balven1ie 17 Courvoisier Napolean

Balvenie 21 Delord XO

CAOL ILA 12 Famille L. Dupont Calvados

Chivas Regal 12 Fussigny Select

Dewars Hardy VSOP



Glenlevit 12 Kelt XO

Glenlevit 15 French Oak Reserve Remy XO

Glenlevit 18

Glenlevit Nadurra (Non Chill-filtered)

Glenmorangie 10

Glenmorangie La Santa(Sherry Cask Aged)

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (Port Cask Aged) Brandy

Highland Park 18

J&B B & B

Johnnie Walker Blue Christian Brothers Brandy

Johnnie Walker Black Germain-Robin Brandy

Johnnie Walker Red

Johnnie Walker Double Black

Lagavulin 16

Laphroaig 10

Macallen 12

Macallen 18

Oban 14

Singleton 18

Talisker 10



Vodka Gin

14 Beefeater/ Beefeater 24

Absolute Bluecoat

Belvedere Bombay Sapphire

Belvedere IV Corsair

Belvedere Intense Unfiltered Death's Door

Chopin Hendrick's



Ciroc New Amsterdam

Cooranbong Plymouth

Double Cross Ransom Old Time Gin

Grey Goose Small's Gin

Hangar 1 Tanqueray

Imperia Tanqueray 10

Ketel 1 Tanqueray Rangpur Rushkova

Skyy

Stoli

Tito's

Ultimat

Tequila Rum

Cuestion Blanco Abuelo

Don Julio Atlantico

El Jimador Blanco Bacardi Lite

El Jimador Reposado Bacardi Limon

Herradura Silver Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

Herradura Reposado Corsair Spiced Rum

Herradura Anejo Cruzan Black Cherry Rum

Maestro Dobel El Dorado 12 yr



Patron Silver Kilo Kai

Patron Anejo Malibu

Patron Reposado Meyer's Dark Rum

Patron XO Pampero Aniversary

Senor Rio Anejo Starr African Rum

3 Amigos Organic Blanco The Kraken

10 Cane

Liquor 360’s (Flights)

Rum 360 19 Tequila 360 25

Atlantico, Dominican Republic Herradura Silver

El Dorado 12 yr, Guyana Question Blanco

Pampero Aniversario, Venezuela El Jimador Reposado



The Kraken, Caribbean Senor Rio Anejo

Bourbon 360 23 Rye 360 22

Basil Hayden Corsair Wry Moon, Kentucky

Buffalo Trace James Pepper, Kentucky

Blantons Willet Rye, Kentucky

Four Roses Single Barrel Copper Fox, Virginia

Whiskey 360 18

Old Forester Signature

Bushmill's Irish Honey

Collingwood

Paddy Old Irish

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360s (Flights) 3

WINES OF DISTINCTION BY THE GLASS 4

WINES BY THE GLASS

Champagne and Sparkling 5

White 5,6

Red 7,8

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS 9

CLASSIC COCKTAILS 10



WINES BY

THE

BOTTLE

Champagne and Sparkling 11-13

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Riesling 14-16

Gruner Veltliner 16

Gewurztraminer 16

Sauvignon Blanc 17,18

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris 18

Rhone and Rhone Style 19-21

Chardonnay

Domestic 22-26

International 27-32

Other Whites 33,34

ROSE 35



CONTINUED on Page 2

RED

Pinot Noir

Domestic 36-45

International 46-51

Merlot 52,53

Shiraz 54

Syrah 55,56

Zinfandel 57

Malbec 58

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Based Blends 59-69

Other Red Blends 70-72

Other Varietal Reds 72



Spanish Reds 73,74

Italian Reds

Amarone 75

Barbaresco 76

Barolo 77-79

Brunello di Montalcino 80,81

Chianti/Chianti Classico 81

Super Tuscans 82-84

Other Italian 85

French Reds

Bordeaux 86-91

Rhone Valley 92-104

Other French 104

HALF BOTTLES

White 105,106

Red 107,108

LARGE FORMAT 109-111

DESSERT WINES 112,113

BEER 114



PREMIUM SPIRITS 115-117

LIQUOR 360s (Flights) 118

360 FLIGHTS

360 Bistro is proud to offer a selection of six wine flights. The wines are poured in 3 oz. portions anddisplayed on our special 360 board.

Sparkling Wines 23

La Marca Prosecco DOC, Italy

Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs, California

Domaine Carneros by Taittinger “Le Rêve,” California

Alternative Whites 17

Don Olegario Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain

Chateau de Valmer Vouvray, France

Fueddo Maccari Grillo, Italy

Chardonnay 20

Duckhorn "Migration", Russian River Valley

Mer Soleil “Silver’, California

Domaine de la Collonge Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy

Alternative Reds 23

Pasqual Toso, Malbec, Argentina

Mocali Rosso di Montalcino, Italy



Marquee “Signature” Shiraz, Australia

Pinot Noir 21

Meiomi by Belle Glos, California

Roco, Oregon

Au Bon Climat, California

Bold Reds 21

Kiona Cabernet, Washington State

Domaine Durieu “Plan de Dieu”Cotes du Rhone, France

Descendientes de J. Palacios “Petalos”, Spain

Our Finest Ports 29




The Premier 360 30

A sampling of our finest wines available currently by the glass // 2oz pour.

Belle Glos “Clark and Telephone” Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, CA 2011

Domaine St. Prefert Chateauneuf-du-Pape , Rhone Valley, France 2008

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2010



WINES OF DISTINCTION BY THE GLASS

These wines change frequently, and offer a chance to taste wines not normally served by the glass in

Nashville. ***Please note: These wines are not available for 1/2 bottle nights***

They are offered in 3oz. tastings pours, or the more traditional 6oz. glass.

If there is a wine on the list offered by the bottle only, and you would like to buy a glass for 25% of the

bottle cost, please ask! We will do our best to accommodate your request, however, please understand it

may not always be possible.

WHITE 3oz. 6oz.

Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc // Russian River Valley, California 2011 10 20

The aroma is floral and mouthwatering, layered with ripe melon, peach and subtle mineral highlights. In

the mouth, it is rich and seamlessly well balanced, kicking in a hint of grapefruit, cirrus and pear on the

lingering finish.


30

Floral, white peach and smoky pear aromas, bit of minerality in the center, oak is nicely integrated.



RED

Belle Glos “Clark and Telephone” Pinot Noir // Santa Maria Valley, CA 2011 11

22

Very dense and superconcentrated, this offers an impressive mix of dense blackberry, raspberry andhuckleberry, holding its focus and maintaining its supple texture.

Domaine St. Prefert Chateauneuf-du-Pape // Rhone Valley, France 2009 15 30

Racy acidity runs underneath, allowing the gorgeous raspberry, cassis and cherry fruit to fan out nicely,

while extra red licorice and floral notes chime in on the finish. Balanced and pure. 92 WS.

Caymus Cabernet Sauvognon // Napa Valley, California 2010 20

40

Homes in on pure currant and blackberry fruit, veering briefly toward cedar and tobacco. Young, but

showing nice fruit already. 92 WS.



BY THE GLASS


Glass Bottle

Prosecco, La Marca, Extra Dry // Italy NV 9

36

Baked apple, sour lemon and grapefruit, with a lightly creamy mineral texture. 90 WS.

Brut Blanc de Noirs, Domaine Chandon // California NV 12 48

Elegant and lively, pale red in color, with floral red fruits and vanilla aromas, nicely layered, crisp citrus,

spice and cream flavors. 88 WS.

Brut Blanc de Blanc, Domaine Carneros “Le Reve” by Taittinger // 20

80

California 2005

Luxurious and complex, blending an opulent texture with lively acidity. Bold aromas of brioche, almondand lemon curd lead to layered flavors of Asian pear and cinnamon spice. 92 WS.

BY THE GLASS

WHITE Glass

Bottle

Riesling Kabinett, Von Schleinitz "Weissenberg" // Mosel, Germany 2009 13 52