Wine: $45 - 60
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Chateau Musar Rouge
From the legendary Hochar family, Chateau Musar is a full-bodied and intense wine. Complex mixture of figs, prunes, leather, dark tea, tobacco and black olives with spices on the nose. Ripe black cherries, figs with a hint of chocolate on the palate. Great acidity with smooth tannins. Velvety and long finish. 2000 vintage is more Bordeaux-like in character offering great aging potential but still approachable which makes this ready to drink now.
Ada Nada Barbaresco Chichin
This is a beautifully-aged, ready to drink Barbaresco. Elegant, lingering on the palate and spicy with hints of ripe fruit on the nose; full-bodied with sweet tannins and long finish. A great opportunity to experience a Barbaresco at its peak.
Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay
Shafer has long been leaders in sustainable agriculture and environmentally-friendly practices, and were the first winery in the world to rely solely on solar energy. Their Chardonnay strikes a nice balance between European and Californian styles. A restrained use of oak, the absence of malolactic fermentation and use of natural yeast work together to let the pure, cool climate Carneros fruit shine through. Melon, honeysuckle, apricot, pineapple and flint all held together with bright acidity and nice balance Winemaking Details: Aged in New French Oak Barrels , Natural Yeast
Defaix Chablis Vaillons
This is a rare opportunity to try one of the coolest things in wine—properly-aged Chablis. This wine comes to us directly from the Domaine, and is at that point in its life where it shows layers of mineral and complexity that is hidden in its youth. The Defaix family has been making wine in Chablis for 250 years and own land in three Chablis Premier Cru vineyards: Vaillons, Les Lys, and Cote de Lechet where the vines average 38 years of age. They only use natural yeasts, and the elevage takes place for 18 months in stainless steel, with monthly stirring of the lees.
Bea Montefalco Rosso Vigna San Valentino
From the great Paolo Bea. Chock-full of smoky red fruits, a full spectrum of dried flowers in the nose and a veritable walk through the woods. The tannins are grainy and sweet but not too powerful. Beautiful balance and grace. Winemaking Details: Vinified in Used Barrel, Spontaneous Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined
Lassaigne Blanc de Blanc Champagne
Jacques Lassaigne’s vines mainly consist of Chardonnay, and his blanc de blanc is made entirely of it. The soils in Montgueux are heavy on the limestone – the perfect material for good champagne. This lovely, complex Champagne has a hint of sherry and croissant on the nose, with crisp minerality and a lingering finish that goes on and on This is a special wine, but don't wait for a special occasion, drinking it can make any day special. Winemaking Details: Low SO2 Added, Wild Yeast Fermentation
Shafer Merlot
Shafer is one of the most admired wineries in the United States. Winemaker Elias Fernandez (a second-generation Mexican-American, and a true success story) is relentless in his attention to detail. Shafer has long been leaders in sustainable agriculture and environmentally-friendly practices, and were the first winery in the world to rely solely on solar energy.Their Merlot is classic California in the best sense. Full-bodied and structured with healthy tannins wrapped around a core of ripe black fruit and a healthy bit of oak.
Erbaluna Barolo Vigna Rocche
Interesting aromas of plum, tobacco and spice. Good ripe fruits. Quite full, brimming with mature fruit and spice, controlled tannins. Great Barolo! Made in the old style. Winemaking Details: Aged in Botti
Denis Montanar Borc Dodon Verduzzo
Restrained complex fruit of pear and apple, waxy and fantastic tannins, yes from a white wine!. Strange..worth trying. Winemaking Details: Spontaneous Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, Vegan, Low SO2 Added
Dows 20 Year Old Tawny Port
