Chardonnay, Au BON Climat, Santa Barbara, CA 2005
Burgundian in sensibility but with a distinct California style is an accurate description of both Jim Clendenon and his Santa Barbara chardonnay. The structure and restraint of a classic Puligny-Montrachet are perfectly melded with the opulence for which California is known. In the glass: a buttery Bakehouse brioche topped with slices of tropical fruit, lemon, and a bit of hazelnut

$8.00

Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendicino, CA 2006
About 15 years ago Navarro discovered that a blend of Potter Valley and Anderson Valley Chardonnay has a unique and delicate flavor profile. They sampled the best vineyards in each appellation and now have their favorites. For the last five vintages the blend for the Mendocino Chardonnay has come from McFadden Farm in Potter Valley and Ordway's Vineyard in Philo.

$9.00

Carpe Diem Cellars, Firepeak Vineyard, Edna Valley, CA 2004
This wine is made from four different Chardonnay clones chosen for their dynamic flavor profile, cluster and berry size. On the nose, there is a bright bouquet of citrus evolving into flavors of pear, honey and apple notes. This steely chardonnay has a creamy texture, which is completed by a long rich finish. The wine is refined and elegant and has an ageing potential that will develop slowly.

$11.50

l'ecole no 41, barrel-fermented, columbia valley, wa 2005
From Martin and Megan Clubb, this wine, produced in a vintage schoolhouse, salutes the white wines of Bordeaux. Remarkably brilliant, and buoyed by crisp acidity, it exhibits a beautiful citrus and pear bouquet, with additional floral aromas. The midpalate turns nearly viscous, with ebullient fruits and flowers, before its nearly paradoxical flinty finish. Full malolactic fermentation offers a creamy feel to the tongue, and the use of French oak provides additional richness on the palate. A wonderful wine, particularly with goat cheeses, spicy seafood, and poultry.

$8.50

Fume Blanc, Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County, CA 2005
This Fumé Blanc’s quintessential varietal character has made it a benchmark wine in California and a flagship at their winery for over 3 decades. This vintage displays a wonderful bouquet of zesty citrus, grapefruit and lemongrass. On the palate, the lemon-lime flavors and peppery spice notes echo the aromas, creating a sense of depth and balance. The crisp finish incorporates hints of gooseberry and a touch of minerality. A perfect wine for just about any occasion, this Fumé Blanc pairs well with fresh oysters, grilled chicken or fish, or even pasta in a light cream sauce.

$7.25

Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles CA 2006
The entry is soft and layered, with tropical and herbal characters that lead into a mid-palate combining bright, fresh acidity with a slightly creamy, balanced mouth feel. The finish is crisp, clean and perfect for warm days, summer nights, or side by side with fresh fish or fruit.

$8.00

Primoginito, Borgo Buon Natale, Au Bon Climat Winery, Santa Maria Valley, CA 2002
44% Tocia Friulano 28% Pinot Blanc 28% Pinot Gris The Il Podere Primogenito is a wine that ABC has been making since 1998, the first year their estate Italian varieties produced normal yields. This combination of grapes creates a wine that is much more profound than the individual components. Under 300 cases of this great wine were produced.

$7.50

adelsheim, tf, ellis vineyard, willamette valley or, 2005
"TF" is another spectacular white wine from Oregon pioneers David and Gina Adelsheim. The tocai (unrelated to the deliciously sweet Hungarian wine, Tokay) vine, from northeastern Italy, is rarely seen on American soil, but with shellfish, fresh cheese or a simple salad its artistry is painted brightly upon the palate. Rich, round and fruity, this is a glass colored by kiwi, guava and lime. With little more than 300 cases produced we recommend you drink soon and drink often.

$10.00

Pinot gris, Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, OR 2005
Oregon growers introduced this variety to American viticulture. Adelsheim seeks to preserve the incredible freshness of these grapes by using stainless steel fermentation and aging. Their Pinot Gris is crisp and bright with peach, winesap apple and bose pear fruit, with just a hint of spice.

$8.00

Willakenzie estate winery, Willamette Valley, OR, 2006
Willakenzie makes just one pinot gris from 18 acres of estate-grown vines in Yamhill. It seduces in its pure scents of lees, cut wheat and rich pear fruit, maintaining a balance from start to finish between crisp fruit flavors and exuberant amplitude. All of that generous fruit is cradled by an acidity that's as fine as spun silk.

$9.00

Riesling, Arcturos, Blackstar Farms, Suttons Bay, MI 2005
The 2005 growing season was long and pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The dry warm fall with cool evenings did much to ripen the fruit slowly and bring out the beauty and depth of the Riesling variety.

$7.25

dry riesling, trefethen vineyards, estate, oak knoll, napa valley ca, 2006
Produced in the style of the Alsace, this wine is fuller in body but drier than most German rieslings. It celebrates both the power and the complexity of the varietal, rather than its balance, concentrating on the grape's floral character (jasmine and orange blossom), and the crisper citrus flavors. A well-crafted wine from John and Janet Trefethen's estate vineyards in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, offered at a great price, as an alternative to the winery exuberant chardonnays.

$8.50

viognier, cline cellars, ca 2005
Viognier produces, at its best, a wine exotic and seductive. Cline Cellars is no exception, possessing beautiful aromas of apricots and peaches gently touched by vanilla and cinnamon. A palate of melon and apricot with subtle hints of tropical fruit and a touch of toastiness complete this elegant wine.

$6.00

white zinfandel, teldeschi, ca 2004
This is not your everyday white zinfandel. The grapes are harvested early, grown especially for the production of this wine. Thus Teldeschi, a red zinfandel specialist of the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma, has created a wine that is light, refreshing and less overtly sweet as most. Lightly kissed by the flavors of fresh strawberries the residual sugars dissipate as the wine flows across the palate, leaving a clearly crisp and dry finish.

$5.00

conundrum, ca 2003
The "puzzle" of Conundrum - its exact varietal composition is never revealed - comes from the range of grape varieties used, from where and how the grapes are grown, and from the way each vineyard lot is treated during the winemaking. When it was time to put the blend together, almost sixty different flavor layers were available with which to work. The current vintage of Conundrum shows an exceptional integration of these layers, with aromas of peach, apricot, honeysuckle, and lemon/lime zest; flavors of apricot, green melon and pear backed by a notes of tropical fruit and spicy vanilla; a lush, creamy texture; and a crisp, balancing finish with lingering notes of citrus.

$11.00

Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma, CA 2006
Crafted in the traditional Loire Valley style, this Chenin Blanc is stainless steel fermented to preserve the fresh tropical aromas and bright acidity that have become hallmarks of this wine. At first swirl, the wine displays notes of melon, peach, and lemon peel. On the palate, crisp acidity is balanced with juicy tropical fruit flavors and additional hints of honeysuckle and rose petal.

$7.50

Bonny Doon, Cal de Solo Vineyard, Monterey, CA 2006
Don't be surprised at the wine's lack of color - Albarino grape skins don't confer hardly any. Just sniff the sweet, nutty aromas of hazelnuts, marzipan, and clover honey, then sip them into your mouth as flavors. The wine is light in body but sizable in personality for a fresh young white; the sweetness holds gently but firmly along with well balanced acid, and there's some rosewater on the finish along with a bit of fresh citrus.

$9.00

Paso Creek, Paso Robles, CA 2005
Dark garnet with cherry hues. Effusive black cherry aroma, Dutch chocolate and currant complement the spicy, peppery notes and hints of toasted sweet oak. Opulent dark fruit flavors, firm tannins, followed with a bold assertive finish.

$7.50

cabernet sauvignon, ladera vineyards, napa valley, ca 2003
This wine, from the historic vineyards of Ladera, is a blend of specific blocks from the estate's properties of Lone Canyon and Howell Mountain, and is a blend of the five Bordeaux varietals. Each of the grapes adds something special to the wine's overall complexity. Cabernet sauvignon provides character, power, depth and structure. Merlot contributes the fruit, flavors of raspberry and strawberry, as well as fresh and bright aromatics. Malbec adds the aromatics of Bing cherries and a juicy mid palette. Petite verdot gives rich tannins to round out the bolder finish of Cabernet sauvignon. The wine is expertly blended to produce a premium Cabernet that is as delicious as it is well balanced.

$12.00

Beaucanon, Estate, Napa Valley, CA 2002
At long last we have found a delicious Cab Franc for your enjoyment. 2002 was a perfect year for our kind of wine; a long, cool growing season with a couple weeks of heat towards the end to get the sugars up and we get a wine with elegance, depth and intensity. This deep-garnet wine has a beautiful, classic nose of violets, rose leaf, cocoa, blueberry and black plum fruit with a delicate layer of toasty vanilla. This wine is truly a mouth full of joy!

$8.00

"Caravan", Darioush winery, Napa Valley, CA 2005
Wonderfully structured, this wine is smooth, textured and elegant. Complex layers of balckberry, plum, and dark currant are accompanied by chocolate and coffee-bean nuances. Toast and herbs are complimentary to the slight earthy characteristics that play off the complex fruit and soft tannins.

$15.00

merlot, novelty hill, columbia valley, wa 2003
Smooth, round and beautifully polished to show off the opulent blueberry, currant and plum flavors, adding hints of spice and floral notes on the nose as the flavors gather themselves up for the plush, open finish.

$8.50

Merlot, Havens wine Cellars, Southern Napa Valley, CA 2002
The 2002 Napa Valley Merlot features the good deep, plummy fruit of southern Napa Valley and Carneros and a heightened aromatic spice from its 5% Cabernet Franc. On the palate, the wine has a bright, lively entry followed by a fleshy mid-palate, where the engaging, powdery texture leads to the softly-framing tannins. The wine persists as well as any Napa Valley Merlot in memory.

$12.00

pinot noir, sipino, yamhill valley vineyards, or 2005
In the 2005 vintage, winemaker Stephen Cary has crafted an extraordinarily lush, plump, juicy medium-bodied Pinot Noir. Wine & Spirits Magazine, Robert Parker, The Wall Street Journal, and Wine and Food Companion all agree that Yamhill Valley Vineyards is at the very top of the Oregon Pinot Noir game—here is your chance to experience their most affordable dry red without sacrificing any quality.

$7.50

pinot noir, wente, "reliz creek", arroyo seco, monterey, ca 2005
Wente Vineyards has been growing Pinot Noir in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey since the 1960's. It is the ideal region to grow this Burgundian varietal because of the long, cool growing season, which allows the grapes to fully ripen and develop deep fruit flavors. Dry and lightweight it makes a great summer time red.

$9.50

Pinot Noir, Vintage Select, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Willamette Valley, OR 2006
An elegant, supple and stylish wine. Vibrant aromas of black cherries, brown sugar, spices, rose petals, vanilla and typical "pinot noir dust." Initial spicy flavors of nutmeg and barrel toast with ripe flavors of strawberries and cherries and mineral overtones. The mouth feel is soft, round and warm in sensation with an almost sweet and juicy impression of ripe fruit. The finish is long with lingering flavors of spices, well integrated oak, ripe sweet tannins and good acidity.

$12.00

pinot noir, "symposium", fort ross vineyards, sonoma coast, ca 2003
Fort Ross Vineyard is primarily a Pinot Noir vineyard in an area that many believe will ultimately shine as brightly as Burgundy. Ripe, plush and deep, with complex plum, blackberry and wild berry fruit that's supple and polished, finishing with a long, intense aftertaste that keeps the fruit at the forefront.

$14.00

petit sirah, girard, napa valley, ca 2005
Wine doesn't get any darker than this dense behemoth. For fans of chewy, inky, extracted yet elegant wines with grapey, peppery plum, wildberry, herb and spicy floral notes. The tannins are what you might expect from a wine of this size.

$12.00

Rhone Blend, Westside Red, Austin Hope Winery, Paso Robles, CA 2003
Offers, rich, up-front aromas of mulberry and plum complemented by light notes of tobacco. Ripe, red fruit flavors and subtle spice are well integrated with the silky tannins that follow through the length of the wine. Firm acidity lends excellent balance and creates a wide array of options for food pairings.

$8.50

syrah, qupé, central coast, ca 2005
Brightly colored and beautifully textured, the aromas are classic Syrah: cinnamon, clove and black pepper, balanced by dark berries with hints of lavender and licorice. Its rich and forward in the mouth. The finish is juicy with fresh, balanced acidity. From the best vineyards of the Central Coast, including Bien Nacido, Ibarra-Uyoung and Puriima Mountain, this is an outstanding wine.

$8.00

K Vinters, "Milbrant", Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley, WA 2004
K Vintner's "Milbrant" Syrah is smoky, with notes of soy, cured black olives, spicy black and white pepper, raspberries, stone, dried meat and violets. Utterly irresistable, only 1200 cases of this beauty were produced and we snatched up the last 30 in the state.

$10.00

Syrah, Duchamp Winery, Slaughterhouse, Sonoma, CA 2004
A deep ruby/plum purple hue is accompanied by elegant aromas of sweet red and black fruits, loamy soil, and herbs. Ripe, medium, to full-bodied, with supple tannin as well as decent acidity.

$13.50

zinfandel, ridge vineyards, three valleys, sonoma, ca 2004
Three Valleys is the Ridge proprietary name for the only wine they blend from multiple vineyard sites. Ridge has selected softer, more accessible lots from a number of single vineyards, combining them to create a character more immediately appealing than the vineyard-designate wines they bottle from the same properties. A spicy, beautifully-defined zinfandel blend of 68% zinfandel, 11% carignane, 10% syrah, 7% petite sirah and 4% grenache.

$7.50

Zinfandel, Roshambo Winery, The Reverend, Sonoma, CA 2002
Just like an old fire and brimstone sermon, it starts easy and lures you in with scents of christmas spices and then it kicks up the volume with an explosion of juicy red and black berries, plums and chocolate. To finish you are called up front to be healed with a smack to the forehead of spicy, smooth tannins that leave you wanting more. You will be back next Sunday for some more.

$9.00

Cline Cellars, Ancient Vines, Contra Costa County, CA 2005
The 2005 Ancient Vines Mourvedre draws from some of the oldest, most historic and shyest-bearing vineyard blocks. Consistently, this vineyard produces fruit of stunning concentration as the result of sensitive farming practices, the singular Oakley terroir, and a unique cooling band of air that flows in from the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers. Ancient Vines Mourvedre offers distinct chocolate characteristics and a luscious deep plum flavor. Tannins are soft with a substantial mouth-feel. A delicious and unusually delightful wine.

$7.00

"Sawbuck", JL Gigure wines, Yolo County, CA 2005
Aromas of ripe red apples, blackberries and vanilla stay focused in the palate. The wine has a long, lingering finish with hints of spice and leather. This smooth, elegant Malbec will delight those looking for an alternative red wine.

$8.00

Grenache, Elizabeth Spencer Vineyard, Mendocino, CA 2006
Bright garnett in color, with aromas of rose petals, strawberries, vanilla, white pepper, and a hint of cedar. Supple and round in the entry, then layers of bing cherry, cranberry, and cocca. A wonderful example of a lighter-bodied, well balanced red wine.

$10.00

Brut Blanc de Blanc, L Mawby, Cuvée 70, Leelanau Peninsula MI, NV

$8.00

Brut, Argyle Winery, Willamette Valley, OR 2000

$12.50