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Wine List
We invite you to participate in a new experience with us! Our wine list has been
laboriously assembled over the last few years to highlight the best wines of
California and beyond. We pursue many classic labels, domestic and abroad, as
well as interesting and rare wines from across the globe. Our selections have
been carefully made to compliment the delicate flavors of Chef Jeremy
Graham’s contemporary American cuisine and beyond.
Nancy and Jim Demetriades – Owners
Jeremy Graham – Executive Chef
Chip Ermish – Director of Wine
“God in His goodness sent the grape to cheer both great and small; little fools
will drink too much and great fools none at all.”
Anonymous
Corkage fee is $20 per bottle with a two bottle maximum (750ml) or one magnum $40, if you purchase a bottle
from our wine list, your corkage fee will be waived on a bottle-for-bottle basis. If your bottle of wine appears on
our wine list, it must be purchased from Rafters.
Table of Contents
Wines by the Glass 1
Large Format 2
Half Bottles 3
Champagne 4
New World Whites – Domestic 5
New World Whites – New Zealand 6
Old World Whites – France, Spain, & Germany 7
New World Reds – Domestic Pinot Noir 8
New World Reds – Domestic Cabernet Sauvignon 9-10
New World Reds – Domestic Merlot & Syrah 10
New World Reds – Domestic Zinfandel & Meritage 11
New World Reds – Additional Domestic Offerings 12
New World Reds – Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, & South Africa 13
Old World Reds – France 14
Old World Reds – Italy – Piedmont & Tuscany 15
Old World Reds – Italy – Additional Regions 16
Old World Reds – Spain 17
Dessert Offerings 18
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Wines by the Glass
Rosé
Seven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2017 5
Sparkling
Prosecco, Millesimato, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG, Italy 10
White
Chardonnay, 3 Knights, Russian River Valley, California, 2012 8
Pinot Gris, Pike Road, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2015 9
Sauvignon Blanc, Pech Merle, Dry Creek, California, 2017 11
Riesling, Poet’s Leap, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2016 12
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Arbor Bench, Sonoma County, California, 2008 10
Merlot, Ballentine, Napa Valley, California, 2016 12
Malbec, Tapiz, Mendoza, Argentina, 2015 10
Pinot Noir, Josh, Central Coast, California, 2017 11
Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre, Barossa Valley, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2015 9
Zinfandel, Dashe, Dry Creek, California, 2015 12
“Wine glasses, like fine wines, have always been a symbol of civilized living.”
Alexis Lichin
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Large Bottle Format
Domestic
L Corison, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006, 1.5L 285
L Corison, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2007, 1.5L 285
L Pedestal, Merlot, Columbia Valley, 2007, 1.5L 250
R Phillip Togni, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, 2009, 1.5L 500
R Regusci, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006, 1.5L 150
R Saggi, Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, 2007, 1.5L 230
L Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2012, 1.5L 500
R Vine Cliff, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2005. 1.5L 190
Italy
L Argiano, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, 2011, 1.5L 300
L Fossacolle, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, 2010, 1.5L 340
R Produttori del Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, 2012, 3L 375
L Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, 2004, 3L 1300
Australia
L Mitolo, G.A.M., Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2007, 6L 1200
“In wine, there's truth.”
Pliny the Elder
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Half Bottles White Bin
247 Chardonnay, Domaine Drouhin, “Arthur,” Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2015 40
248 Chardonnay, MacRostie, Sonoma Coast, California, 2014 30
Red
Pinot Noir, Cargasacchi, “Jalama Vineyard,” Santa Barbara, California, 2012 45
Cabernet Sauvignon, Dariôush, Napa Valley, California, 2012 85
Cabernet Sauvignon, L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2015 40
Cabernet Sauvignon, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley, California, 2013 60
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pride Mountain, Napa & Sonoma Counties, California, 2014 75
Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah, Chester Kidder, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2006 40
Brunello, Camigliano, Montalcino, Italy, 2012 50
Merlot, L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2013 40
Merlot, Pride Mountain, Napa & Sonoma Counties, California, 2014 55
Tempranillo, Arzuaga, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2015 35
Zinfandel, Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, California, 2015 30
“Give me wine to wash me clean of the weather-stains of cares.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Champagne
France
Bin
307 G.H. Mumm, Brut, Cuvée Privilége, Reims, NV 65
304 JCB, Brut Rosé, Crémant de Bourgogne, NV 45
302 Louis Barthélémy, Brut, Epérnay, NV 85
306 Nicholas Feuillatte, Brut Réserve, Chouilly, NV 60
302 Roederer, Brut, Reims, 2007 180
“[Champagne:] In victory, one deserves it; in defeat, one needs it!”
Napoleon Bonaparte
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New World Whites Domestic Chardonnay
Bin
308 Ambullneo Vineyard, “Fang Blanc,” Santa Maria, California, 2006 90
246 Ballentine, Reserve, Napa Valley, California, 2014 90
247 Beringer, “Private Reserve,” Napa Valley, California, 2014 70
248 Cenay, “TGX Vineyard,” Santa Cruz Mountains, California, 2011 50
248 Chalk Hill, “Estate,” Chalk Hill, California, 2013 75
248 Demetria, Santa Rita Hills, California, 2007 90
248 Domaine Drouhin, “Arthur,” Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2013 65
249 Domaine Eden, Saratoga, California, 2014 45
250 DuMol, Chloe Vineyard, Santa Rosa, California, 2007 110
250 Gilbert Cellars, Unoaked, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2016 40
251 Gregory Graham, Carneros, California, 2014 If you like Rombauer, you’ll love this. 50
251 Hanzell, “Estate,” Sonoma Valley, California, 2012 150
253 Hanzell, “Sebella Vineyard,” California, 2012 60
252 Hanzell, “Sebella Vineyard,” California, 2014 60
253 Mount Eden Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, 2010 150
253 Provocateur, Russian River Valley, California, 2015 85
254 Red Car, Sonoma Coast, California, 2014 50
255 Stoller, Dundee Hills, Oregon, 2017 35
256 Tranche, “Celilo Vineyard,” Columbia Gorge, Washington, 2014 50
257 Winderlea, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2014 70
“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food!”
W.C. Fields
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New World Whites (Continued) Alternative Domestic Offerings
Bin
258 Curran, Grenache Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, 2013 40
258 Lancaster Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley, California, 2012 50
258 James Rahn, “Ana Vineyard,” Riesling, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2013 45
259 Forgeron Cellars, “Facon Blanc,” Roussanne/Grenache, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2013 40
260 Robert Mondavi, “Tokalon Vineyard,” Fume Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley, California, 2012 55
260 L’Ecole No. 41, Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2015 35
261 L’Ecole No. 41, Semillon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2015 35
New Zealand Offerings
266 Ata Rangi, Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, New Zealand, 2016 45
267 Craggy Range, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2016 40
268 Jules Taylor, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2017 40
269 Giant Steps, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Australia, 2005 70
269 Yalumba, Viognier, Eden Valley, Australia, 2013 30
“Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath, and a glass of good wine.”
St. Thomas Aquinas
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Old World Whites France
Bin
270 Domaine Chanson, Vire Clesse, Burgundy, 2012 44
271 Domaine du Clos Salomon, “Le Clou,” Montagny, Burgundy, 2015 60
270 Domaine Henri Clerc, Meursault, Burgundy, 2012 105
270 Domaine Morat, “Terroirs de Vergisson,” Pouilly Fuisse, Burgundy, 2013 55
270 William Fevre, “1er Cru Montmains,” Chablis, Burgundy, 2012 85
272 Château de Fontaine-Audon, Sancerre, Loire Valley, 2015 45
273 Domaine de Chatenoy, Menetou Salon, Loire Valley, 2014 42
273 Jean Francois Merieau, “L’Arpent des Vaudons,” Loire Valley, 2011 35
273 Marc Bredif, Vouvray, Loire Valley, 2009 40
Italy
274 La Cantina Cellaro, “Bacardo,” Grillo, Sicily, 2016 30
275 Attems, “Ramato,” Pinot Grigio, Venezia Guilia, 2016 45
Spain
276 Pago Casa Gran, “Falcata Blanco,” Gewürztraminer/Moscato, Valencia, 2015 25
Germany
277 Fritz Haag, “Brauneberger,” Trocken Riesling, Mosel, 2013 50
277 G.A. Schneider, Riesling, Nierstein, Rheinhassen, 2013 30
277 Robert Weil, “Tradition”, Riesling, Rheingau, 2014 45
278 W. Binz, Riesling Spätlese, Nackenheim, Rothenberg, 2014 30
“Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living.”
Napoleon Bonapart
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New World Reds Pinot Noir
Bin
81 Boedecker, “Shea Vineyard,” Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2011 110
81 Brosseau, Chalone, California, 2008 70
81 Cristom, “Jefferson Cuvee,” Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2012 65
82 Domaine Eden, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, 2014 65
84 Fel, Anderson Valley, California, 2001 60
84 Joseph Phelps, “Freestone Vineyard,” Sonoma Coast, California, 2013 70
84 Ken Wright, “Bonnie Jean Vineyard,” Yamhill-Carton, Oregon, 2014 105
85 Ken Wright, “Carter Vineyard,” Eola Hills, Oregon, 2014 105
86 Ken Wright, “Shea Vineyard,” Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon, 2014 105
87 Littorai, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, 2013 85
87 Loring, “Garys’ Vineyard,” Santa Lucia Highlands, California, 2015 100
88 Loring “Rosella’s Vineyard,” Santa Lucia Highlands, California, 2014 100
89 Mt. Eden, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, 2008 110
90 Pech Merle, Russian River Valley, California, 2014 50
91 Raptor Ridge, “Barrel Select,” Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2014 60
93 Scar of the Sea, “Seven Leagues,” Santa Barbara, California, 2012 90
93 Sea Smoke, “Southing,” Santa Rita Hills, California, 2013 125
94 Sea Smoke, “Ten,” Santa Rita Hills, California, 2012 160
94 St. Innocent, “Shea Vineyard,” Yamhill-Carlton District, Oregon, 2014 125
95 Trisaetum, “Estate Reserve,” Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2012 90
95 Trombetta, Sonoma Coast, California, 2012 75
“What contemptible scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch?”
W. C. Fields
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New World Reds (Continued)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bin
97 Altus, Napa Valley, California, 2005 110
97 Austin Hope, Paso Robles, California, 2013 50
98 B. Wise, “Trios,” Sonoma County, California, 2016 45
99 Buena Vista, Napa Valley, California, 2014 85
100 Columbia Crest, “H3,” Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, 2014 40
100 Côtes de Ciel, Red Mountain, Washington, 2012 100
101 Daou, Paso Robles, California, 2016 55
102 Domaine Eden, Santa Cruz Mountains, 2014 80
103 Domaine Magdalena, Red Mountain, Washington, 2014 55
103 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2003 190
104 Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2005 190
104 Earnest and Julio Gallo, “75th Anniversary,” Sonoma County, California, 2004 135
104 Eberle, “Love and Kisses,” Paso Robles, California, 2007 150
105 Hammersky, Paso Robles, California, 2013 45
106 Heitz, Napa Valley, California, 2011 175
106 La Jota Vineyard Co., Howell Mountain, California, 2010 175
107 Long Shadows, “Feather,” Columbia Valley, Washington, 2013 135
107 Mount Eden, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, 2007 200
108 Pine Ridge, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, 2013 155
109 Quilt, Napa Valley, California, 2014 Made in the style of “The Prisoner,” EXPLOSIVE! 50
110 Ramey, Napa Valley, California, 2013 75
111 Raymond, “Generations,” Napa Valley, California, 2011 145
“Wine is sunlight, held together by water.”
Galileo Galilei
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New World Reds (Continued) Cabernet Sauvignon
Bin
112 Robert Mondavi, “Oakville,” Napa Valley, California, 2014 80
113 Robert Mondavi, “50 Anniversary, To Kalon Vineyard,” Napa Valley, California, 2013 300
113 Silver Oak, Napa Valley, California, 2012 300
114 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, California, 2013 150
115 Seavey, “Caravina Vineyard,” Napa Valley, California, 2013 75
116 Star Lane, Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara, California, 2014 100
117 Substance, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2015 40
118 Villa San-Juliette, Paso Robles, California, 2015 45
118 Woodward Canyon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2013 100
Merlot
119 Ballentine, Napa Valley, California, 2016 45
120 Dariôush, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2012 135
120 North Star, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2012 75
121 Pedestal, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2009 60
122 Twomey, Napa Valley, 2014 120
123 Wing Canyon, “Lolita,” Mount Veeder, California, 2013 50
Syrah
124 19 Rows, North Coast, California, 2013 50
124 Amavi, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, 2012 55
125 Gramercy, “Lagniappe,” Columbia Valley, Washington, 2013 105
125 Januik, “Weinbau Vineyard,” Wahluke Slope, Washington, 2011 60
126 Lagier Meredith, Mt. Veeder, California, 2009 90
127 Novelty Hill, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2013 45
128 Owen Roe, “Ex-Umbris,” Columbia Valley, Washington, 2012 60
128 Va Piano, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2012 80
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New World Reds (Continued) Zinfandel
Bin
145 Ballentine, Reserve, Napa Valley, California, 2014 90
146 Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, California, 2015 45
147 Seghesio, “Home Ranch,” Alexander Valley, California, 2013 90
229 Turley, “Cedarman,” Howell Mountain, California, 2012 80
Bordeaux Style / Meritage (as in “Merit” and “Heritage”)
148 Barrage Cellars, Cabernet Franc, Woodenville, Washington, 2012 50
149 Burgess, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley, California, 2011 40
150 Corison, “Helios,” Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley, California, 2007 150
150 Keenan, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley, California, 2008 125
150 Paradigm, Cabernet Franc, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, 2015 145
150 Buty, “Conner Lee Vineyard,” Merlot/Cab Franc, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2012 75
151 Andrew Will, “Two Blondes Vineyard,” Yakima Valley, Washington, 2012 115
151 Hedges, “Estate,” Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2010 55
152 Long Shadows, “Pirouette,” Columbia Valley, Washington, 2013 120
60 Opus One, Napa Valley, California, 2014 400
60 Ridge, “Monte Bello,” Santa Cruz Mountains, California, 2014 450
153 Robert Mondavi, “Maestro,” Oakville, California, 2014 75
154 Seven Hills, “Pentad,” Walla Walla, Washington, 2009 105
154 Shafer, “TD-9”, Napa Valley, California, 2015 150
154 Spring Valley, “Uriah,” Walla Walla Washington, 2008 120
155 Woodward Canyon, “Estate Reserve,” Walla Walla, Washington, 2012 180
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New World Reds (Continued)
Additional Domestic Offerings
Bin
156 Andrew Rich, “Coup D’Etat,” GSM, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2012 55
156 Cote Nicault, “Stone Three Vineyard,” GSM, Wahluke Slope Washington, 2011 150
157 Tamarack Cellars, “Spicebox,” Grenache/Counoise/Mourvedre, Columbia Valley, WA, 2013 60
157 Marietta Cellars, “Christos Lot 1,” Syrah/Grenache/Viognier Sonoma County, California, 2011 45
158 Brave & Maiden, “Union,” Syrah/Cab. Sauvignon/Merlot, Santa Ynez Valley, California, 2014 45
159 Hammersky, “Party of Four,” Merlot/Cab. Sauvignon/Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, California, 2013 45
160 L’Aventure, “Côte a Côte,” Grenache/Syrah, Paso Robles, California, 2008 130
160 Burgess, Grenache, Napa Valley, California, 2013 40
161 Gramercy, “Inigo Montoya,” Tempranillo, Walla Walla, Washington, 2010 80
161 Truchard, Tempranillo, Carneros, California, 2009 40
162 Bella Grace, Barbera, Amador County, California, 2015 45
163 Walla Walla Vintners, Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2011 50
163 Ridge, “Lytton Estate,” Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley, California, 2015 75
164 Dusted Valley, “Stone Three Vineyard,” Petite Sirah, Wahluke Slope, Washington, 2013 75
165 Ridge, “Geyserville 50th Vintage,” Red Blend, Alexander Valley, California, 2015 80
165 James Rahn, Gamay Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2014 38
“Anyone who tries to make you believe that he knows all about wines is
obviously a fake.”
Leon Adams, The Commonsense Book of Wine
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New World Reds (Continued) Australia
Bin
31 Tyrrell’s, Reserve Shiraz, Heathcote, 2006 50
31 D’Arenberg, “Dead Arm,” Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2007 150
31 John Duval, “Plexus,” Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre, Barossa Valley, 2013 75
32 Penfolds, “Bin 389,” Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2010 95
33 Penfolds, “Bin 407,” Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, 2010 95
34 Ringbolt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Hunter Valley, 2013 45
New Zealand
32 Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, 2011 120
33 Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, 2012 120
34 Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, 2015 120
Argentina
35 Achaval Ferrer, “Quimera,” Mendoza, 2011 60
35 Bodegas Colome, Salta, 2012 63
36 Bodegas Renacer, Mendoza, 2008 75
36 Capataz, Malbec, Mendoza, 2012 65
37 Corazon del Sol, Mendoza, 2015 45
38 Tapiz, “Alta Collection,” Mendoza, 2015 45
South Africa
39 Rustenberg, “John X Merriman,” Stellenbosch, 2007 80
“A gourmet meal without a glass of wine just seems tragic to me somehow.”
Kathy Mattea
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French Reds Burgundy
Bin
1 Domaine Joblot, 1er Cru, Givry, Clos du Cellier Aux Moines, 2012 65
1 Jaffelin, 1er Cru, Beaune, 2007 60
2 Michel Sarrazin, “Sous la Roche,” Givry, 2011 60
Bordeaux
3 Arbalest, 2015 45
3 Brio de Cantenac Brown, Margaux, 2012 76
4 Château d’Arce, Côtes de Bordeaux, 2015 40
5 Château des Demoiselles, Castillon, Côtes de Bordeaux, 2010 35
6 Château Lécuyer, Pomerol, 2015 75
7 Château Pascaud, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2015 35
Additional French Regions
8 Château d'Aussieres, GSM, Corbieres, 2011 55
8 Château Puech Haut, Grenache/Syrah, Languedoc, 2011 45
9 Le Clos du Caillou, Côtes du Rhône, 2016 45
9 Le Clos des Cazeaux, “La Tour Sarrasine,” Gigondas, Rhône Valley, 2016 75
10 Domaine Duseigneur, “Mas Louise,” Côtes du Rhône, 2010 65
10 Domaine Paul Autard, Côtes du Rhône, 2015 40
11 Domaine La Roubine, “La Grange des Briguières,” Sablet, Rhône Valley, 2015 45
12 Domaine Yves Cheron,”Les Dentelles,” Côtes du Rhône, 2015 35
13 Mas des Bressades, Syrah/Grenache, Costières de Nîmes, 2012 40
“The discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the
discovery of a new star.”
Leonardo da Vinci
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Italian Reds Piedmont
Bin
14 Damilano, “Lecinquevigne,” Barolo, 2010 75
14 Donnas, Rosso, Valle D’Aosta, 2005 45
14 Marcarini, “Bunate,” Barolo, 2011 105
15 Parusso, Barolo, 2013 85
16 Poderi Aldo Conterno, Barolo, 2004 125
16 Rocca, Barolo, 2003 90
17 Torraccia, Nebbiolo, Gattinara, 2004 75
17 Vitis, Barbera d’Asti, 2009 50
Tuscany
17 L’Arco, Chianti, 2015 25
18 Brolio, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2015 60
19 Il Bruciato, Bolgheri Rosso, 2014 55
20 M. Antinori, “Le Serre Nuvoe,” Super Tuscan, 2013 110
20 Monteverro, “Terra di Monteverro,” 2009 95
20 I Piagionni, 2011 80
21 Tenuta Ponti Setti, “Crognolo,” 2012 60
21 Terrabianca, “Campaccio,” Reserva, 2006 75
“Who doesn't drink with company is either a thief or a spy.”
Italian Proverb
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Italian Reds (Continued)
Additional Italian Regions Bin
22 Guisseppe Quintarelli, “Primofiore,” Veneto, 2005 110
22 Guisseppe Quintarelli, Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto, 2000 150
22 Marchesi Biscardo, Ripasso, Valpolicella, Veneto, 2010 60
22 Cantine Rosa del Golfo, “Quarantale,” Puglia, 2005 55
23 Tormaresca, “Neprica,” Puglia, 2011 45
23 Paolo Bea, Montefalco Rosso, Umbria, 2004 150
24 Floramundi, Nero d’Avola, Sicily, 2016 45
25 La Cantina Cellaro, “Bacaro,” Nero d’Avola, Sicily, 2015 30
“Age and glasses of wine should never be counted.”
Italian Proverb
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Spanish Reds
Bin
26 Palacios Remondo, “Propiedad”, Rioja, 2011 65
26 Bodegas Resalte, “Gran Resalte”, Ribera del Duero, 2001 135
26 Tinto Pesquera, Crianza, Ribera del Duero, 2012 60
27 Valderiz, Ribera del Duero, 2015 65
28 Dehesa la Granja, Castilla y Leon, 2008 45
28 Bodegas Numanthia, “Termes,” Tinto de Toro, Castilla y Leon, 2013 55
29 Black Slate, Porrera, Priorat, 2013 65
29 Noster “Inicial”, Priorat, 2009 50
30 Dominio de la Vega, “Paraje Tornel,” Bobal, Utiel-Requena, 2012 45
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural
things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers
a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely
sensory thing.”
Earnest Hemingway
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Dessert Offerings
BTL G
Port/Sherry/Armagnac/Cognac
Taylor Fladgate, “10 Year,” Tawny Port 10
Taylor Fladgate, 2012 Late Bottle Vintage, Red Port 8
Penfolds, “Club,” Tawny Port, Australia 8
Alfonso, “Olorosso,” Palomino Sherry (Very dry, with notes of raisins and crisp acidity) 12
Broadbent, “Rainwater,” Medium Dry Madeira (Sweet, dominated by nuts & caramel) 8
Broadbent, Boal Madeira (Nutty with a spicy, sweet finish) 11
Chateau du Tariquet, Bas Armagnac 11
Pierre Ferrand, 1er Cru du Cognac 15
Courvoisier, V.S. Cognac 11
Hennessy, “Very Special,” Cognac 11
Sauternes
Chateau Raymon-Lafon, 2008 35
Chateau Doisy-Verdines, 2011 45
Chateau Coutet, 2001 70
Other Dessert Wines
Peter Lehman, Botrytis Semillon, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2010 (375 mL) 40
Andrew Rich, Gewurtztraminer Ice Wine, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2013 (375 mL) 35
Kiona, Late Harvest Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2015 (750mL) 40
Samos, Sweet Muscat, Samos, Greece, 2016 45
“Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it.”
Anonymous