| CELLARED RED WINES |
| CABERNET FRANC |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
1998 |
Washington |
Columbia Winery Yakima Valley |
Part of a signature series by winemaker David Lake, 17% merlot |
2002 |
Canada |
Inniskillin Cabernet Franc |
Spearheaded birth of modern Ontario wine industry. Burgundy style. |
2004 |
Canada |
Peller Estates Ice Wine |
VQA Niagra Pennisula, made with frozen grapes during a winter's night. 11% |
2002 |
New York |
Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc |
Medium structure, fruity and a lighter alternative to Cab. Sav. |
| CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
1999 |
France |
Pavillon Rouge Chateau du Margaux |
Rich and aromatic with red fruit, licorice and toasted notes |
2002 |
France |
Chateau de Pez St. Estephe |
Solid structured, classic wine |
2005 |
France |
Lafite Reserve Speciale Rouge |
Almond and violet aroma. |
2001 |
Australia |
Reynolds Reserve |
Deep, lush cherry and cassis, with a smooth, richly fruity finish. |
2002 |
Australia |
Devil's Lair Fifth Leg Blend Margaret River |
Blend of Cab. Sav., Merlot, Shiraz, Cab. Franc in smoky oak. |
2003 & 2005 |
Australia |
Yalumba Menzies Coonwarra Estates |
Australia's oldest family owned winery |
2003 |
Australia |
Red Knot |
Deep red cassis with hints of mint & truffle, toasty oak |
2001 |
Australia |
Penfolds |
Redolent in red currant, dark chocolate and black olive notes |
2001 |
Washington |
Columbia Crest Grand Estates |
Wine Spectator rated as best value |
2000 |
Washington |
Covey Run |
Aromatic, with flavors of cherry, berry and spice. |
2003 |
Washington |
Columbia Crest Two Vines |
Immediate enjoyment. Old barrel, rich black cherry core |
2004 |
Washington |
Novelty Hill Columbia |
A small, independent winery |
2002 |
Washington |
Columbia Crest Two Vines |
Immediate enjoyment. Old barrel, rich black cherry core. |
1999 |
Chile |
Terrunyo |
Shades of tobacco & cedar intermingled with red berries |
2002 |
Chile |
Concha Toro Marques Casa Concha |
Barrel aged in French oak, intense black cherry & fig flavors |
2003 |
Chile |
Casa Lapostolle Curvee Alexandre Apalta Vineyard Estate Bottled |
14.5% Family legacy. Aged in oak with ripe berry fruit, chocolate and coffee flavors |
2004 |
Chile |
Casa Lapostolle Curvee Alexandre Apalta Vineyard Estate Bottled |
Family legacy. Aged in oak with ripe berry fruit, chocolate and coffee flavors |
2004 |
Chile |
Concha y Toro Terrunyo |
Shades of tobacco & cedar intermingled with red berries |
2002 |
South Africa |
Backsberg Klein Babylon's Toren |
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2002 |
South Africa |
Backsberg Klein Babylon's Toren |
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2000 |
California |
Chimney Rock |
Napa Intense color with berry aromas |
2000 |
California |
Sequoia Grove Napa |
Black cassis, smoked cedar and vanilla |
1999 |
California |
Dunnewood North Coast |
North Coast. Blackberry jam & cinnamon with solid tannin. |
2002 |
California |
Louis Martini Monte Rosse Sonoma Valley
|
Family owned winery since 1938. Known for it's red, rich volcanic soils. |
2002 |
California |
Beringer Napa |
A classic name Rate 92 by Wine Spectator. |
2003 |
California |
Sequoia Grove Napa |
Black cassis, smoked cedar and vanilla |
2003 |
California |
Ladera Lone Canyon |
The dark and ripe fruit flavors intertwine with the tannins. |
2003 |
California |
Jordan Alexander Valley |
Estate bottled Subtle earth and cedar. |
2004 |
California |
Faust Napa Valley |
Super-ripe black-currant fruit and accent notes of French oak |
2004 |
California |
Sterling Vineyards Reserve Napa |
Classic blend of bourdeaux Cab. Sav, Merlot, Vendot |
2004 |
California |
Chimney Rock Napa Stags Leaps District |
Intense color with berry aromas |
2005 |
California |
Smoking Loon Napa |
Wine Spectator rated 85 |
2000 |
California |
Far Niente Estate Bottled Napa |
Bright raspberries up front , layers of cassis & cedarary oak |
2001 |
California |
Dominus Estate Uhrirtion Moneix Napa Valley |
Christian Moueix produces Bordeaux blends, slow to open, ages well |
2001 |
California |
Sterling Vineyards Reserve Napa |
Classic blend of bourdeaux - style varietals- Cab. Sav, Merlot, Vendot |
1998 |
California |
Rodney Strong/Symmetry |
Bouquet of plum, blackberry, & sage |
2002 |
California |
Smoking Loon Napa |
Wine Spectator rated 85 |
2002 |
California |
J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks |
Aromas and bouquets of cherry, blueberry, violets and vanilla |
2001 |
California |
Cakebread Cellars Three Sisters Napa |
14.1% From hillside Napa Valley vineyard to make a full, intense wine |
2002 |
Argentina |
Bodega Norton Cabernet |
Sauvignon Reserve Austrian owned winery, chunky, fruity |
| CORVINA (AMARONE) |
1998 |
Italy |
Corte bra Della Valpolicella Estate Collection |
Raisin, tobacco, and cedar aromas. A great intro to amarones. |
1999 |
Italy |
Corte bra Della Valpolicella Estate Collection |
Raisin, tobacco, and cedar aromas. A great intro to amarones. |
1999 |
Italy |
Fabiano Amarone Della Valpolicella |
The Fabiano are one of the most respected winegrowers in Italy. |
2000 |
Italy |
Masi Costasena Amarone Classico |
Bamboo rack dried for majesty, complexity and aging |
2005 |
Italy |
Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico |
Masi makes this modern-styled wine from traditional Veronese grape varieties |
| DORNFELDER |
2005 |
Germany |
Schlink Haus Sweet |
A full-bodied, fruity red with flavors of blackberries |
NV |
Germany |
Novum Dornfelder/Merlot |
New German wine style with aromas of blackberries and currents |
| GAMAY |
2001 |
France |
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village |
Aged, softer, full bodied and rich yielding banana |
2001 |
France |
Patriarche Pere Et Fils Beaujolais Villages |
From the Rempart Des Dames, a classic Beaujolais |
2001 |
France |
Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin |
Fresh & fruity, light bodied |
2004 |
France |
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages |
ged, softer, full bodied and rich yielding banana |
2002 |
France |
Louis Jadot Domaine du Monnet Brouilly |
Uncomplicated, fresh and straight forward |
2003 |
France |
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village |
Full bodied and rich yielding banana and rasp aromas |
2000 |
Canada |
Cave Spring |
A light wine with fresh berry flavors, slightly chilled |
| GRENACHE |
1999 |
France |
Haute Pierre/Chateauneuf du Pape |
Spicy aromas with intense licorice like flavor, 10 yrs |
2001 |
France |
M. Chapoutier La Bernardine Chateauneuf du Pape |
Long -established grower using bio-dynamic principles |
2001 |
France |
Mt. Redon Chateau Estate Bottle Chateauneuf du Pape |
13.5% From white grenache & rousanne. Aromas of white fruit & a floral bouquet. |
2002 |
Australia |
Pirramimma McLaren Vale Old Bush |
14.5% Full with plums, cherries and chocolate. |
| LEMBERGER |
2003 |
New York |
Goosewatch |
Black pepper aromas and berry like flavors, medium and dry. 12.7% |
2004 |
Hungary |
Dunavar & Eri Bikaver "Bulls Blood" |
In the Eger region for over 500 years -one of the oldest wines. |
| MALBEC |
2003 |
Argentina |
Salentein Malbec Mendoza |
Natural blessings are the source of the inspiration of the unique wine 13.5% |
2003 |
Argentina |
Montes Kaiken Ultra |
An ultra-malbec. A new wave malbec slowly making its way to the top. 14.5%
|
2005 |
Argentina |
Domaine Terrazzas de Los Andes Malbec Alto Mendoza |
Intense flavors of cherry, plum, raisin and vanilla and toasted nuts. 13.5%
|
2005 |
Argentina |
V. Bianchi Malbec Particular |
The Bianchi family has produced this wine since 1928. Hand selected. 14.1% |
| MERLOT |
2000 |
France |
Jean Pierre Moueix St Emillion |
A classic French heritage with berries and spice |
2002 |
France |
Chateau Haut Surget Lalande de Pomerol |
A well balanced and appealing Pomerol which has style and elegance 13% |
2004 |
France |
Chateau Vieux Chevrol Lalande de Pomerol |
Tastes of floral and fruit bouquets |
2000 |
Washington |
Chateau Ste. Michelle Reserve Columbia Valley |
Washington's ubiquitous winery, with well-established reputation |
2003 |
Washington |
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Columbia Valley |
13.8% Aged in oak. Complex, silky full bodied wine. |
2004 |
Washington |
Pavin & Riley Columbia Valley |
Sweet oak, black cherry, plum & berry flavors ALC 13.5% |
2000 |
South Africa |
Fleur du Cap (unfiltered) |
Powerful ripe berries and a spicy character |
2001 |
Chile |
Como Sur 20 Barrels |
Limited production, notes of plum, cassis, chocolate- complex and full |
2003 |
Chile |
Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre |
14.5% Explosive cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, and spice. |
2004 |
Chile |
Santa Emiliana Organic Sincerity Merlot/Cabernet |
14% It is 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet. Made by Vinedos Organicos Emiliana
|
2000 |
Australia |
Reynolds |
Enticing cherry, vanilla and toasted herbs |
2000 |
Australia |
Brown Brothers Victoria |
Old, family owned winery, becoming well-known for its innovative techniques |
2001 |
New York |
Goose Watch Merlot |
Nice black pepper aromas and rich berry fruit
|
2000 |
California |
Newton Vineyards Unfiltered |
Mountain estate makes some of California's best Merlots |
2002 |
California |
Kunde Estate Sonoma Valley |
Rich and full with bright cherry, plum and blackberry flavors |
2003 |
California |
Rutherford Hill Napa Valley |
Ripe aromas of plums, blackberries & toasted oak |
2003 |
California |
Swanson Oakville Rutherford Estate Bottled |
Family owned vineyard. Aged in American oak. 14.8%
|
2005 |
California |
Walnut Crest Rapel Valley |
Fruit-forward, with plum, currant, and spice notes. 13% ALC
|
| NEBBIOLO |
2001 |
Italy |
Michele Chiarlo Barolo Tortoniano Piedmont |
13.5% A long lived wine, firmly strucured, full bodied, with ripe black fruit flavors |
1999 |
Italy |
Pio Cesare Barbaresco |
Palate cleansing, deep, subtle, fine |
| PINOTAGE |
2000 |
South Africa |
Clos Malverne Stellenbosh Reserve |
14% ABV Basket pressed method for 300 yr. Lightly filtered and full bodied |
2002 |
South Africa |
Fairview Primo Pinotage |
Cutting edge Cape winery |
2004 |
South Africa |
Fleur du Cap Bergkelder Stellenbosh |
Full-bodied on the palate with rich and ripe plum flavours 14% ALC |
| PINOT NOIR |
2002 |
Germany |
Black Forest Girl Baden |
Light, dry red with a spiciness to it. ALC 13% |
2002 |
Germany |
Kesseler Rudesheimer Berg Schlossberg Spatburgunder Troken Rheingau |
14.9% 35 Acre estate, known Pinot Noirs
|
2002 |
Germany |
Kesseler Assmannshauser Hollenberg Spatburgunder Troken Rheingau |
14% The best Spatburgunder in Assmannhausen.
|
2003 |
Germany |
Kessler Spatburgunder Rheingau |
A light, spiced Pinot Noir. ALC 13.5% |
2004 |
Germany |
Affentaler Spatburgunder Baden |
Ruby red and velvety, with a hint of oak
|
2001 |
France |
Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin |
Fresh and fruity, light bodied, subtle and velvety character |
2002 |
France |
Michael Picard Burgundy |
A classsic red burgundy. Subtle and earthy ALC 12.5% |
2005 |
France |
Joseph Drouhin Cote de Nuits Villages |
The winery is located in the heart of historical Beaune France 13% |
2002 |
California |
Beaulieu Vineyards Carneros Reserve |
Darker, richer and fragrant with blackberry & casis, with a hint of spice.13.5% |
2003 |
California |
Acacia Carneros Napa |
A dollop of classic spiciness and velvet texture. 14% ALC |
2005 |
California |
Gary Farrell Russian River |
Alluring ripe cherry, raspberry and strawberry aromas. 14.1%
|
2005 |
California |
Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards Russia River Valley Sonoma |
13.8% Medium-full bodied with bright fruit character and earthy smoke
|
2006 |
California |
Smoking Loon Napa Valley |
Wine Spectator rated very highly ALC 13.5%
|
2000 |
Oregon |
Cooper Mountain Organic Willamette Valley |
Pine, cedar, and fresh forest berry fruit. Estate Bottled |
2003 |
Oregon |
Sockeye Willamette Valley |
13% Crafted to reflect the distinct vineyards and cuisine of the northwest |
2003 |
Oregon |
Cooper Mountain 5 Elements Willamette Valley |
Organic Grape, certified bio-dynamic vineyards ALC 13.7% |
2005 |
Oregon |
Argyle Reserve Willamette Valley |
One of the most respected producers of Pinot Noir ALC 13.5% |
2006 |
Oregon |
Montinore Organic |
Estate bottled. Rich and ripe cherry, accented with chocolate 13.8% |
2003 |
New Zealand |
Stoneleigh Marlborough |
13% "Smooth stones" to enhance ripening, aged in oak. Dried fruit, velvety tannis |
2004 |
New Zealand |
Villa Maria Private Bin |
Rich array of fruit with subtle oak and earthy aromas 14% |
NV |
New York |
Salmon Run |
Vibrant raspberry and cherry fruit, soft tannins and lively acidity 12% |
NV |
New York |
Dr. Konstantin Frank |
12% Medium body, ruby colored and excellent balance |
2005 |
New York |
Thirsty Owl |
This new up and coming winery was started in 2002. 11.5% |
1998 |
Canada |
Inniskillin Founders Reserve Single Vineyard |
12.5% ABV "Assemblage" of single vineyard, cuvee of 98 vintage |
2001 |
Australia |
Kooyong Pinot Noir "Haven" Single Vineyard Monnister Peninsula |
13.5% This wine is specially selected for the Australian Premier wine collection |
| SANGIOVESE |
1997 |
Italy |
Banfi Poggio All Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riseva Estate Wines Single Vineyard |
13.5% Super Tuscan aged 5 years in five standard vintages, limited production |
1999 |
Italy |
Summus Castello Banfi Sant'Antimo |
Subtle red with licorice and spice |
2001 |
Italy |
Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico |
A classic Italian Chianti |
| SHIRAZ |
1997 |
Australia |
Jacob's Creek Shiraz/Cabernet Reserve |
Reserve blend of lifted blackberry, dark fruits plum & spice in oak 13.5% |
2002 |
Australia |
The Gate |
Deep mulberry red with smoky dark chocolate scented oak |
2003 |
Australia |
Shingleback |
Plum, & blackberry fruits with mild tannins |
2004 |
Australia |
Jacob's Creek Reserve |
Full bodied ripe plums and pepper spice in oak |
2005 |
Australia |
Two Hands Bella's Garden |
A premire Shiraz, one of the best wines in Australia. 15.2% |
2005 |
Australia |
Lodge Hill Clare Valley |
We had to get this one, a great Shiraz. Made for over 55 years. 15% |
2001 |
South Africa |
Fleur du Cap Bergkelder Stellenbosch |
14% Medium to full bodied in small oak with spice and smoky, sweet plums |
2003 |
South Africa |
Goats Do Roam Goat-Roti |
Bouquet of rich fruit and warm spices |
2005 |
South Africa |
Goats Do Roam in Villages |
An intense wine, with ripe, spicy fruit, and elegant structure. 14.5% |
2003 |
Washington |
Columbia Crest "Two Vines" |
A range of sweet spices, blackberry, raspberry and cocoa |
| SYRAH |
2000 |
France |
M.Chapoutier Petite Ruche Crozes-Hermitage |
Red fruits, black currant & raspberry |
2000 |
France |
Chateau de Campuget |
From the Rhone Valley, with a spicy perfume quality |
2001 |
France |
Paul Jaboulet Aine Cornas Domaine de Saint-Pierre Rhone |
13% Pure syrah. Less than 500 cases made by de Saint-Pierre Rhone. |
2001 |
France |
M.Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage L Meysonniers Rouge |
A classic French syrah from a classic winery |
2003 |
California |
Bonterra Organic |
A fruit forward, stuctured yet smooth ALC 14.2% |
2004 |
California |
Smoking Loon Napa Valley |
Innovative new winery ALC 13.5% |
2001 |
Washington |
Barrel Stone |
Deep red, attractive black cherry & berry fruit with smoky undertones |
2000 |
Washington |
Chateau Ste. Michelle Reserve |
Ubiquitous Washington winery well-established reputation |
2003 |
Argentina |
Valentin Bianchi Elsa |
14.3% ABV Named after vintner's wife. A fruit forward intense, spicy wine |
2001 |
South Africa |
Boekenhootskloof |
Symbolizes the epitome of the South African wine |
2005 |
Chile |
Concha y Toro Marques De Casa |
Excellent value from a quality-minded producer 14% |
| TEMPRANILLO |
2001 |
Spain |
El Coto Rioja |
Solely from Tempranillo grapes in American oak. Vibrant red fruit 12.5% |
2001 |
Spain |
Baron De Ley Finca Monasterio Cosecha Rioja |
Name after a 16th c. monastery. Aged for 18 months in French oak 13.5% |
2003 |
Spain |
Legaris Crianza Ribera del Duero |
Estate vineyard. Intense cherry, with hints of vanilla and coconut. 14% |
2005 |
Spain |
Martin Codex Ergo |
Ergo is inspired by the Ebro River. Fresh berry and plums, layered with spice. |
| BLUSH |
1999 |
Italy |
Brachetto d'Acqui Banfi White Zinfandel |
Mildly effervescent, light and crisp 375 mL ALC 7%
|
2003 |
California |
Fox Brook White Zinfandel |
An interesting white zinfandel |
2004 |
California |
Beringer White Zinfandel |
A classic Californian white zinfandel ALC 11.5%
|
2005 |
California |
Forest Glen Forest Fire Sonoma |
Unique and seductive, a mix of berry & ripe citrus ALC 11.5%
|
2004 |
California |
I'm Rose Napa Valley |
In the Saignee style, from Napa Valley. 13.5%
|
2006 |
France |
Colombo Cote Bleue Rose |
13.5% ALC 40% Syrah 40% Mourvedre 20% Counoise
|
| ZINFANDEL |
2001 |
California |
St. Francis Reserve Sonoma Pagani Vineyard |
100 year old vines, aged in new oak
|
2001 |
California |
Mariah Cellars Mendocino Ridge |
A personal favorite, mountain grown intense black/blueberry, vibrant |
2002 |
California |
Folie a Deux Amador County |
Soft & smooth plum & cherry with hint of pepper &spice |
2002 |
California |
Markam Napa Valley |
Bursting with raspberry jam and spicy vanilla oak ALC 15% |
2003 |
California |
St. Francis Old Vines |
This “old world style” of wine with aromas of black cherries and licorice.15.8% |
| ST. LAURENT |
2002 |
Austria |
Weingut Meinhard Forstreiter |
A new varietal from Austria. 13%
|
|
| CELLARED WHITE WINES |
| ALBARINO |
2006 |
Spain |
Martin Codax Rias Baixas |
Aroma of fresh herbs and apples. 13% ALC |
| CHARDONNAY |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
1999 |
France |
Mommessin Macon-Villages Old Vines |
Fruity and floral nose, vivid and fresh with a hint of vanilla |
2000 |
France |
Chablis Grand Cru Valmur Domaine William Fevre |
Mineral character with richness and complexity, with aging potential |
2001 |
France |
Oliver Leflaive Chablis Grand Cru Valmur |
This wine expresses itself foremost by its finesse and elegance |
2002 |
France |
Domaine Bruno Clair Bourgogne |
A classic French un-oaked. Haas family selection |
2002 |
France |
Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet |
A classic white Burgundy |
2003 |
France |
Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse |
A clean, precise style with superior varietals fruit |
2003 |
France |
Vincent Girardin Puligny Montrachet Vieilles Vignes "Old Vines" |
"Old Vines". Quality grower in Santenay. Modern, oak and fruit style |
2004 |
France |
Marie Antoinette Vincent Pouilly Fuisse |
A traditioinal pouilly fuisse from France. 13% ALC |
2004 |
France |
Chateau Fuisse Pouilly-Fuisse Les Clos |
A rich, complex wine. Fewer than 500 cases of Les Clos. |
2004 |
France |
Christian Moreau Pere and Fils Chablis |
6 generations family, a Hohmeyer favorite 12.5% |
2004 |
France |
Mommessin Pouilly-Fuisse |
A classic, long-standing winery in France, a Burgundy 13% |
2001 |
California |
Beaulieu Vineyards Reserve Carneros |
Classic big 4 of "Old Napa", pleasant and quaffable |
2001 |
California |
Stone Cellars by Beringer Geyserville |
Smooth fruit flavors with rich citrus aromas. Soft finish |
2002 |
California |
Sonoma Coutrer |
An organic, Russian River wine 14.2%
|
2003 |
California |
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley |
Green apples and faint scent of apricots |
2004 |
California |
Lincourt Santa Barbara Country
|
A wouderful vintage that is un-oaked |
2004 |
California |
Cycles Gladiator |
Aromatics of peach and pineapple, and a very subtle spice from the oak. 13.5% |
2005 |
California |
Kendall Jackson Vinter's Selection |
Tropical flavors with aromas of peach, apple and pear 13.5% |
2004 |
California |
Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch |
Russian River Valley. 14.7% |
2003 |
Chile |
Concha y Toro Amelia Casablanca Valley Limited Release Single Vineyard |
Hand picked and complex wine from Casablanca's El Triangulo Vineyard. |
2004 |
Chile |
Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexander
|
Intense and full of flavor with many sweet aromas |
2005 |
Chile |
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha |
Intense, mature tropical fruit with vanilla and roasted hazelnuts 14% |
2005 |
Chile |
Santa Emiliana Sincerity Organic |
Casablanca Valley. By Vinedos Organicos Emiliana. 14% |
1998 |
Australia |
Jacob's Creek Limited Release |
Intense citrus-melon fruit character |
2003 |
Australia |
Greg Norman Estate Chardonnay Victoria |
Boquet of nectarine, peach and melon. |
2004 |
Argentina |
Bodega Norton Chardonnay |
13%. Highest part of the Mendoza. Ripe fruit, rich and harmonious. |
2004 |
Argentina |
Michael Torino Don David Organic |
Organic Cafayate enterprise 13.5% |
2002 |
Washington |
Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard |
Ripe apple and spice enhanced by a hint of acidity |
2004 |
Washington |
Covey Run |
Velvety texture and vanilla accents 13.5% |
2004 |
New Zealand |
Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Chardonnay |
An abundance of ripe stone fruit with tropical and citrus. 14% |
2005 |
New York |
Fox Run Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve |
12% Medium bodied, dry with hints of butterscotch and vanilla |
2005 |
New York |
Swedish Hill Reserve |
Buttery vanilla aroma with a crisp, smooth citrus finish. |
2003 |
South Africa |
Glen Carlou Chardonnay |
H. Johnson"Top Cape Winery..outstanding Chard. Reserve" |
2002 |
Canada |
Cave Spring Chardonnay Bench |
Boutique Ontario winery |
| CORTESE |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2001 |
Italy |
Gavi/Principessa Perlante Banfi |
Fruity with a delicate effervescence |
| CHENIN BLANC |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2003 |
France |
Barton & Guestier Vouvray Tradition |
Floral notes with peach and pear flavors |
2003 |
South Africa |
Fleur du Cap Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch |
Organically grown, produced and bottled above the Chachaqua region |
2004 |
California |
Heller Estate Chenin Blanc Carmel Valley |
Organically grown, produced and bottled above the Chachaqua region 13.5% |
| FUME BLANC |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2002 |
California |
Chimney Rock Fume Blanc Napa Valley |
Stainless steel aging to enrich the texture of the wine. |
2003 |
Washington |
Hogue Cellars Fume Blanc |
The Yackima Valley. Known for excellent good value wines |
| GERWURZTRAMINER |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2000 |
France |
Domaines Schlumberger |
Spicy floral finish 13% |
2000 |
Alsace |
Domaines Schlumberger |
Spicy floral litchi-ish |
2001 |
Alsace |
Trimbach |
Fragrant and full bodied, very distinctive |
2003 |
Idaho |
Ste. Chapelle Dry Gerwurztraminer Wine Moken Series | - |
2004 |
Washington |
Hogue Cellars Gerwurtraminer |
- |
| GRUNER VELTINER - GRUVE |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2003 |
Austria |
Jurtschitsch-Sonnhof |
Light, dry, crisp and spicy |
| MARSANNE/ROUSSANNE |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2001 |
France |
Paul Jaboulet Aine le Chevalier de Stiembierg Hermatage |
- |
| MELODY |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2000 |
NY State |
Goosewatch |
Delicate floral & vanilla aromas, bright citrus flavor |
2003 |
NY State |
Goosewatch |
Delicate floral & vanilla aromas, bright citrus flavor |
| MULLERTHURGAU |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
1999 |
Rheinhessen |
Deinhard Beerenauslese 375ml |
Light, fruity but well balanced dessert wine |
1995 |
Rheinhessen |
Schmitt Sonne Liebfraumilch |
Fruit and citrus with a velvety texture |
| MUSCAT |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2003 |
France |
Paul Jaboulet Aine Muscat de Beaumes-de-Vienese Rhone |
- |
2002 |
France |
Chateau de L'Hyverniere Muscadat Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Reserve |
12% - dleicate dry white from Loire Valley, cool, crisp, aromatic |
| PINOT BLANC |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2004 |
Oregon |
Bethel Heights Pinot Blanc |
Certified sustainable grown. Estate bottled, Willamette Valley |
1995 |
Alsace |
Dopff & Irion |
Aromas of peach, pear and flower. |
1997 |
Alsace |
Trimbach |
Soft and fruity with a citrus stem |
2003 |
Germany |
Diel Pinot Blanc |
A German Pinot Blanc with a mineral and full citrus flavor |
2003 |
California |
Chalone Vineyards Pinot Blanc |
Full bouquet and unique hedonistic flavors |
| PINOT GRIGIO |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
1998 |
Hungary |
Domaine Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 4 Puttonyos |
A tokaji sweet wine specialty
2004 |
Washington |
Hogue Cellars Pinot Grigio Columbia Valley |
- |
2001 |
Italy |
E.Collavini Collio |
Full bodied, with spice and almond character |
2002 |
Canada |
Inniskillin Pinot Grigio |
- |
2003 |
New York |
Goose Watch Pinot Grigio |
A Finger Lakes white Pinot with a light but full fruit flavor |
| PINOT GRIS |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2001 |
Oregon |
William Sokol Blosser |
Fresh cherry , mint and cola underpinned by wood and earth |
2001 |
Washington |
Columbia Winery Pinot Gris |
13.5% Grapes picked by hand & fermented in stainless steel barrels |
2002 |
New York |
Goose Watch Winery Pinot Gris Barrel Reserve |
13% Rich, ripe, toasty, nutty, with cherry and pear |
2003 |
Oregon |
Cooper Mt. Vineyard Reserve Willamette Valley |
Organic, biodynamic classified vineyard |
2004 |
New Zealand |
Matua Pinot Gris Screw Cap |
- |
| RIESLING |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
1995 |
Germany |
Schmitt Schenk Badstube Kabinett Mosel |
Light and refreshing with an ideal balance of fruit & crispiness |
1996 |
Germany |
Rheinart Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett Mosel |
Crisp fruit, medium body |
1998 & 2001 |
Germany |
Haus Am Markt Bernkastler Kurfurstlay Spatlese Mosel |
Full bodied with pear and citrus |
2003 |
Germany |
Deinhard Green Label Mosel |
Ideal balance of fruit & crisp finish |
1998 |
Germany |
Friedrich Wilhelm Gymnasium Kabinet Halbtrocken Mosel |
Aromas of apples and peaches with mineral finish |
1999 |
Germany |
Haus Am Markt Bernkastler Kurfurstlay Auslese Mosel |
Rich and broad, a full balanced dessert wine |
2003 |
Germany |
St Urbans-hof Piesporter Goldtropfchen Auslese Mosel Estate |
Medium body, hints of peaches and green apples |
2003 |
Germany |
Saint M Riesling Ernst Loosen Pfalz |
Fruit driven with peach and apricot |
2002 |
Germany |
Schloss Vollrads Rheingau Riesling |
Medium dry with lower alcohol and crisp acidity |
2003 |
Germany |
Schloss Vollards Trocken Rheingau |
A finished wine with a hint of light fruit |
2001 |
Germany |
Schloss Vollrads Rheingau Spatlese Halbtrocken |
"Half again dry again" with light citrus acidity |
2000 |
Germany |
Schmitt Sohne Classic Estate Bottled Mosel |
Classic and light, goes great with many dishes |
2001 |
Germany |
Graf von Schoenborn Hattenheim Pfaffenberg Riesling Spaetlese Estate Bottled |
Rheingau |
2001 |
Germany |
S.A. Prum Wehlener Sonnenurh Auslese Estate Bottled |
Rich, retained and medium bodied with ripe flavors of cantaloupe |
2001 |
Germany |
Kessler Rudesheimer Bischofsberg Riesling Kabinett |
11.5% A classic german wine in Assmannshausen |
2001 |
Germany |
Kesseler Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck Spaetlese Trocken |
13% 35 acre estate that makes classic style reislings |
2001 |
Germany |
Weber Piesporter Michelsberg Mosel |
Clean and balanced, off dry characteristics |
2001 |
Germany |
Peter Nicolay Bernkasteler Alte Badstube Am Doctorberg |
An estate style Riesling with clean acidity |
2002 |
Austria |
Neiderosterreich Donauland Weinberghof Fritsch Riesling Reserve |
A medium dry reserve. Bottled by Karl Fritsch |
2000 |
France |
Trimbach Alsace |
Elegant and fruity, the King of Alsace wines |
2000 |
France |
Domaines Schlumberger Grand Cru Saering Alsace |
Rich and focused with almond and apple notes |
2000 |
France |
Hugel Alsace |
French dryness with the German fruitiness |
2000 |
Washington |
Columbia Winery Cellar Master |
An intense Riesling with a long finish |
2004 |
New York |
Dr. Konstantin Frank Johann Dry Riesling |
Fresh palate & delicious bouquet of citrus, apple blossoms & honey |
1998 |
New York |
Swedish Hill Dry Reisling Finger Lakes |
Dry, clean and crisp |
2002 |
Australia |
Wynns Coonawarra Estate |
A fuller bodied Riesling with a touch of minerality |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
1993 |
France |
La Cour Pavilion Bordeaux |
Underlying intensity of honeysuckle and mineral |
1999 |
France |
Pouilly Fume de Ladoucette Loire Valley |
Light with tangy pineapple in the finish |
2001 |
France |
Pouilly Fume de Ladoucette Loire Valley |
Light with tangy pineapple in the finish |
2002 |
France |
Pouilly Fume de Ladoucette Loire Valley |
Light with tangy pineapple in the finish |
2001 |
France |
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre La Grande Curvee Loire Valley |
Elegant and harmonious. Richly flavored |
2003 |
New Zealand |
Craggy Range Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc |
Rich, ripe with flavors of limes, peaches and apples |
2003 |
New Zealand |
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc |
Well known. Intensely flavored fruit and crisp acidity |
2001 |
New Zealand |
The Crossings Marlborough |
Lifted stone fruit and strong mineral and currant |
2002 |
New Zealand |
Tasman Bay Nelson |
Crisp, tropical with a hint of vanilla and creamy oak |
2002 |
New Zealand |
Kim Crawford Marlborough |
Full bodied with intense fruit |
2002 |
Washington |
Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc |
Crisp, fruit focused and a stainless steel fermentation |
2002 |
Canada |
Vineland Estates Sauvignon Blanc |
Fresh cut flowers, mineral aromas and a herbaceous texture |
2003 |
Chile |
Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc |
Intense tropical fruit with citrus flavors |
2002 |
Chile |
Casablanca Valley Terrunyo |
Ripe and vibrant with a lively melody of fruit |
2004 |
Argentina |
Bodega Norton Sauvignon Blanc |
- |
2004 |
South Africa |
Fleur du Cap Sauvignon Blanc Unfiltered |
Hand picked. Left on lees after fermentation |
2003 |
Australia |
Voyager Estate Sauvignon/Semillion |
Family owned in Australia's cool zone |
2000 |
California |
Dunnewood Vineyards |
Light and dry , with fruity undertones |
2001 |
California |
Hannah Rus River Slusser Road |
Honey, floral and grapefruit tones |
2003 |
California |
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley |
- |
| SILVANER |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2003 |
Germany |
Weingut Staatlicher Hofkeller Franken Trocken |
Dry , crisp with a fruit & mineral finish |
| SEMILLION |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2002 |
Washington |
Chateau Ste. Michelle |
Bright fruit characteristics accented by a smooth finish |
2002 |
South Africa |
Boekenhoutskloof |
A rising varietal from the Cape |
| VERMENTINO |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2002 |
Italy |
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri |
Exotic fruit with apple, lime and mineral character |
| VIOGNIER |
Year | Country/State | Name | Description |
2001 |
New York |
Goosewatch Winery |
Balanced acidity with peach aromas and citrus flavors |
2003 |
New York |
Goosewatch Winery |
Balanced acidity with peach aromas and citrus flavors |
2004 |
France |
Georges Duboeuf Maconnais Viogner |
Old world fruit & floral flavors |
2002 |
Austria |
Neiderosterreich Weinviertel Graf Hardegg "V" Viogner |
Count Hardess is produced as a dry troken |
2003 |
California |
Jewel Vineyards Viogner |
Dramatic peach and honeysuckle with crispness and a long finish |
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