December Wine Feature Execut i ve Che f
Chris Nye ’s
Best of 2017
In September of 2017 our Executive Chef, Chris Nye, travelled through Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont, Italy. He brought back with him a solidified
appreciation for the wines of these regions. Our wine team at Spoon and Stable is excited to highlight a few of these as our best of 2017 line up!
A delicious, dry (not sweet), bubbly rosé for under $50?! Yes! This Lambrusco is tart and bright with a refreshing strawberry/cherry profile.
Lambrusco, Chiarli “Vecchia Modena” Emilia-Romagna Bottle 48
Often referred to as “White Barolo,” the Arneis grape earns its name from its finicky nature in the vineyard, roughly translating to “little rascal” in the local Piemontese
dialect. Bruno Giacosa is among the best producers. This one shimmers with notes
of lime pith, rocks, almond and green apple.
Roero Arneis, Bruno Giacosa 2014 Piedmont Glass 17 / Bottle 68
When it comes to pairing red wine with food, Barbera’s versatility stands in a league of its own. Its richness is naturally low in tannin and balanced with a striking acidity
that allows compatibility with anything from seafood pastas to grilled meats.
Barbera d’Alba, Andrea Oberto “Giada” 2015 Piedmont Bottle 99
Nebbiolo is famously described as being “like an iron fist in a velvet glove.” Like Pinot
Noir on steroids, the best Nebbiolos are muscular and hauntingly delicate all at
once. Mint, tar, potpourri, fresh roses, licorice, cherry. The quintessential pairing is with the equally mysterious personality of white truffles.
Barolo, Giacomo Borgogno 2012 Piedmont Glass 42 / Bottle 186
Barbaresco, Gaja 2011 Piedmont Double Magnum Bottle 1,500
Sparkling Wine
CHAMPAGNE
Côte des Blancs
Gonet, Grande Réserve Brut NV Le Mesnil s/Oger 92
Vallée de la Marne
Bollinger “Special Cuvée” Brut NV, Aÿ 375ml 99
La Caravelle “Cuvée Niña” Brut NV, Épernay 129
Tarlant “Cuvée Louis” Extra Brut NV, Oeuilly 192
Saint-Chamant, “Cuvée de Chardonnay” Brut 2006, Épernay 195
Montagne de Reims
Taittinger Brut NV, Reims 375ml 49
Krug, Brut 2003, Reims 575
Krug, Brut 2004, Reims 550
Sézannais
Ulysse Collin “Les Maillons” Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut NV, Cogny 224
Côte des Bar
Delot “Légende” Brut NV, Celles-Sur-Ource 80
OT HER SPARKL ING
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 2014, Napa/Sonoma/Marin, California 76
Crémant de Loire, 49M Brut NV, Loire Valley, France 48
Saumur, Domaine du Vieux Pressoir Brut Rosé NV, Loire Valley, France 56
Les Capriades “Piège à filles” Rosé 2016, Touraine, France 52
Thierry Tissot, Bugey Blanc Brut 2013, Bugey, France 55
St. Péray, Alain Voge, “Les Bulles d’Alain” Brut 2012, Rhône Valley, France 95
Lambrusco di Sorbara, Chiarli “Vecchia Modena”, Emilia Romagna, Italy 48
Franciacorta Berlucchi, Brut Rosé NV, Lombardy, Italy 90
Geoffrey “Rosé de Saignée” 1er Cru Brut NV, Champagne, France Magnum 360
White Wine of
France
LOIRE VALLEY
Vouvray, Domaine des Aubuisières, “Cuvée Silex” 2016 52
Vouvray, Domaine Huet “Clos du Bourg” Sec 2014 66
Sancerre, Domaine Prieur et Fils 2016 68
BU RGUNDY
Petit Chablis, Domaine Raveneau 2014 Magnum 400
Beaune 1er Cru Clos St. Landry “Monopole,” Domaine Bouchard 2015 145
Meursault 1er Cru “Les Charmes,” Domaine Pascal Clément 2014 280
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Domaine Bouchard 2014 655
Saint Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois, Domaine Pascal Clément 2014 125
Pouilly-Fuissé “Clos Reyssier,” Marcel Couturier 2014 89
More White Wine of
France
ALSACE , JURA & THE FRENCH ALPS
Alsace, Domaine Bott-Geyl, Points Cardinaux (Pinot Blanc Blend) 2014 44
Côtes du Jura, Jean-Francois Ganevat (Chardonnay) 2011 Magnum 352
Château-Châlon, Domaine Jean Bourdy (Savagnin) 2006 Clavelin 265
Bugey, Domaine Franck Peillot, (Altesse) 2013 53
BORDEAUX & THE SOUTHWEST
Péssac-Léognan, Château Carbonnieux Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2014 89
Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh Sec, Château Montus 2012 76
RHONE VALLEY
Saint-Joseph, Aurélien Chatagnier 2016 60
Condrieu, Domaine Georges Vernay “Coteau de Vernon” 2015 300
Hermitage, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 2014 610
Châteauneuf du Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe 2013 375ml 75
White Wine of
Europe
SPAIN , ITALY , SLOVENIA AND GREECE
Dominio Del Urogallo, “La Fanfarria”, 2015 Asturias, Spain 42
Edétaria, “Via Edetana” Garnatxa Blanca, 2015 Cataluña, Spain 44
Bruno Giacosa, Roero Arneis, 2014 Piedmont, Italy 68
Château Feuillet, Petit Arvigne, 2014 Valle d’Aosta, Italy 68
CàMaiol, Molin, 2015 Lombardy, Italy 56
Monastero Suore Cistercensi “Coenobium” Bianco, 2015 Lazio, Italy 50
AUST RIA
Josef Ehmoser, Grüner Veltliner “Von den Terrassen”, 2016 Wagram 38
Gritsch, Riesling 1000 Eimerberg, 2015 Wachau 42
Weingut Prager, Riesling, Smaragd, Klaus, 2014 Wachau 155
Weingut Prager, Riesling, Smaragd, Klaus, 2012 Wachau 175
GE RMANY
Joh. Jos. Prüm, Riesling, Spätlese, Graacher Himmelreich, 2009 Mosel 88
Robert Weil, Riesling “Tradition”, Rheingau 2015 56
Müller-Catoir, Riesling, 2015 Pfalz 45
Von Buhl, Riesling, Deidesheimer, 2013 Pfalz 86
White Wine of
The USA
Pacific Northwest
Fausse Piste “The Mineral Selection,” (Viognier), 2015 Columbia Valley 55
Paetra, (Pinot Blanc), 2016 Coastal Range 48
Paetra, >K<, (Riesling), 2016 Willamette Valley 56
Anne Amie, (Pinot Gris), 2016 Willamette Valley 48
Soter “North Valley,” (Chardonnay), 2014 Willamette Valley 64
Big Table Farm, (Chardonnay), 2014 Willamette Valley 120
California
Banshee, (Sauvignon Blanc), 2016 Sonoma 54
Scribe, (Sylvaner), 2016 Sonoma 78
Failla, (Chardonnay), 2015 Sonoma 64
Red Car, (Chardonnay), Ritchie Vineyard, 2013, 2014 Sonoma Coast 97
Kistler, (Chardonnay), 2014 Vine Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 181
Kistler, (Chardonnay), 2014 McCrea Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain 205
Massican, (Chardonnay), Hyde Vineyard, 2016 Napa Valley 132
Calera, (Chardonnay), 2015 Central Coast 50
Lioco La Marisma, (Chardonnay), 2013 Santa Cruz Mountains 110
Orange, Rosé & Other
Wine
ROS É
Tavel, Domaine Lafond 2016, Rhône Valley, France 375ml 32
Touraine Noble Joué, Rousseau Frères, 2016, Touraine, France 56
Côtes de Provence Cru Classé, Clos Cibonne 2015, Provence, France 69
Côtes de Provence, Miraval 2016, Provence, France Magnum 120
ORANGE , E t c .
Vinor Cano Zarco, Vino Natural “Aire en el Patio,” 2015 Castilla la Mancha, Spain 55
Pagos de Nona, Vino Natural Rosé “Mil Razas,” 2016 Bierzo, Spain 60
Pagos de Nona, Vino Natural “Vayuste,” 2016 Bierzo, Spain 72
Movia, Pinot Grigio, 2014 Brda, Slovenia 68
S P ARKLING ROS É
Les Capriades “Piège à filles” Rosé 2016, Touraine, France 52
Saumur, Domaine du Vieux Pressoir Brut Rosé NV, Loire Valley, France 56
Franciacorta Berlucchi, Brut Rosé NV, Lombardy, Italy 90
Lambrusco di Sorbara, Chiarli “Vecchia Modena,” Emilia Romagna, Italy 48
Geoffrey “Rosé de Saignée” 1er Cru Brut NV, Champagne, France Magnum 360
Red Wine of France
BU RGUNDY
Bourgogne, Domaine Jean Fournier 2014 54
Chambole-Musigny, Domaine Barthod 2014 220
Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbé, Domaine Duband 2006 192
Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Roumier 2014 332
Nuits-St-Georges Vieilles Vignes “Les Charbonnières”, Jérôme Chezeaux 2014 165
Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots, Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg 2014 245
Corton Grand Cru “Les Renardes,” Pascal Clément 2014 232
Corton Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2014 995
Ladoix Clos des Chagnots, Domaine D’Ardhuy 2015 83
Beaune 1er Cru Grèves - Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus, Domaine Bouchard 2014 300
Beaune 1er Cru - Hospices de Beaune, André Porcheret 2008 190
Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets – Ancienne Cuvée Carnot, Domaine Bouchard 2015 195
BEAUJOLAIS
Beaujolais “L’Ancien” Nouveau! Domaine Terres Dorées 2017 32
Saint Amour, Domaine de Fa 2015 115
Fleurie, Clos de la Roilette 2016 52
Morgon Les Charmes, Domaine de Bel-Air 2015 41
More Red Wine of
France
RHONE
North
Côte-Rôtie, Bernard Levet “Les Journaries” 2011 170
Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Clusel-Roch “Les Grandes Places” 2011 225
Saint Joseph, Domaine Étienne Becheras 2013 79
Hermitage, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 2014 610
Crozes-Hermitage, Emmanuel Darnaud “Mise en Bouche” 2016 60
South
Côtes du Rhône, Stéphane Ogier “Le Temps est Venu” 2014 60
Vaucluse, Chêne Bleu “HÉLOΪSE” 2009 169
PROVENCE & Languedoc-Roussillon
Les Beaux de Provence, Mas de Gourgonnier 2015 38
Côtes de Provence Cru Classé, Clos Cibonne 2015 & 2016 56
Bandol, Domaine Tempier “La Migoua” 2014 165
Saint Chinian, Mas Champart 2013 51
LOIRE VALLEY
Anjou, Domaine Leflaive, Clau de Nell 2013 106
Sancerre, Lucien Crochet “La Croix du Roy” 2013 84
ALSACE , JURA & SAVOIE
Alsace Pinot Noir, Michel Fonné 2015 40
Côtes du Jura, Jean Bourdy 2011 69
Bugey, Mondeuse, Domaine Frank Peillot 2014 46
Vin de Savoie, Arbin-Mondeuse, Domaine Louis Magnin 2011 & 2013 89
Bordeaux & the Southwest
Bergerac, Château Laulerie 2015 32
Cahors, Château de Hauterive “Chemin de Compostelle” 2014 60
Margaux, Château Kirwan 2011 195
Margaux, Château Palmer “Alter Ego” 2012 357
Red Wine of
Italy
NORTHERN ITALY
Vallée d’Aoste, Grosjean Frères, Torrette 2014 Vallée d’Aoste 58
Rosso di Valtellina, ArPePe 2014 Lombardy 80
Valtellina Superiore, ArPePe, Grumello Buon Consiglio Riserva 2005 Lombardy 210
Amarone della Valpolicella, Tommaso Bussola 2008 & 2011 Veneto 113
P IEDMONT
Barbera d’Alba, Amalia Cascina in Langa 2015 56
Barbera d’Alba, Andrea Oberto “Giada” 2015 99
Barbaresco, Gaja 2011 Double Magnum 1500
Barolo, Giacomo Borgogno 2012 186
Barolo Riserva, Giacomo Borgogno 1998 395
Barolo Riserva, Giacomo Borgogno 1982 495
CENTRAL ITALY & THE ISLANDS
Sicilia, Tascante, Nerello Mascallese 2014 Sicily 52
Isola dei Nuraghi, Agricola Punica “Barrua” 2013 Sardinia 98
Rosso Toscana, Podere Le Boncie, “Le Trame” 2014 Tuscany 108
Brunello di Montalcino, Gaja “Rennina Pieve Santa Restituta” 2008 Tuscany 395
Bolgheri “Sassicaia”, Tenuta San Guido 2013 Tuscany 450
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Emidio Pepe 2003 Abruzzo Magnum 325
Red Wine of Spain,
Austria
& Lebanon
SPAIN
Bodegas Mustiguillo “Mestizaje” 2014, El Terrerazo 44
La Rioja Alta “Viña Ardanza” Reserva 2007, La Rioja 72
Ribera del Duero, Pingus 2000, Castilla y Leon 1200
AUST RIA
Heinrich (Zweigelt, St. Laurent & Blaufränkisch), 2015, Burgenland 38
Paul Achs Edelgrund Blaufränkisch 2013, Burgenland 70
LEBANON
Château Musar 2004, Bekaa Valley 375ml 79
Château Musar 1999, Bekaa Valley 165
Red Wine of
The USA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Miner Family Winery “Emily’s” 2014, Napa Valley 96
Matthiasson 2014, Napa Valley 144
Corison 2014, Napa Valley 185
Jordan 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 265
Araujo Estate 2011 & 2012, Napa Valley 750
Merryvale, “Profile” Proprietary Red 2013, Napa Valley 398
Larkmead “Firebelle” 2013, Napa Valley 375
Continuum 2014, Napa Valley 450
Clos du Val, “La Joie du Vin” 2011, Stag’s Leap District, Napa Magnum 520
Field Recordings “Neverland” 2016, Santa Barbara County 60
Ridge Vineyards “Monte Bello” 2014, Santa Cruz Mountains 400
P INOT NOIR
Anthill Farms 2015, Sonoma Coast, California 79
Failla 2015, Sonoma Coast, California 92
Banshee 2014, Sonoma County, California Magnum 128
Kosta Browne 2015, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California 250
OT HER GRAPE VARIETIES
Cayuse Cailloux Vineyard, (Syrah) 2014, Walla Walla Valley, Washington 246
Lioco “Sativa” (Carignan) 2015, Mendocino, California 70
Forlorn Hope, Poor Ranch, (Carignan) 2015, Mendocino, California 75
Ridge Vineyards, (Zinfandel), Three Valleys 2015, Sonoma, California 62
Scribe, (St. Laurent), “Field Guide 4.1” 2016, Carneros, California 99
Keenan, (Merlot) 2012, Napa Valley, California 89
A Tribute to Grace, (Grenache) 2013, Santa Barbara Highlands, California 108
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