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ORGANICALLY-GROWN* WINES ARE LISTED IN GREEN CURRENT BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT WINE LIST (Cocktails and Beer Are Also Available) RED WINES BY THE GLASS 1. Luis Felipe Edwards 2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Reserva, Colchagua Valley, Chile… $5.50 Glass, $22 Bottle
2. Jewel 2005 MERLOT, California. $5 Glass, $20 Bottle
3. Echelon 2006 PINOT NOIR, Vin de Pays de l’Île de Beauté, France... $5 Glass, $20 Bottle
«4. Capçanes 2005 MAS DONIS Barrica, Old Vines, Montsant, Spain. “Mas Donis Barrica is a custom cuvee made for importer Eric Solomon using old-vine Garnacha (80+ years) and Syrah (30+ years)…. [It] is 85 % Garnacha and 15% Syrah aged for 8 months in French and American oak before bottling without fining or filtration. It offers up an expressive nose of slate, mineral, licorice, violets, black cherry, and blueberry. Layered, long, and complex, this spicy, hedonistic effort… is a great value.” [WA, 91]… $6 Glass, $24 Bottle
«5. Viña Doña Paula 2006 MALBEC Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. “Dark and winey, with warm currant paste, cocoa powder and Turkish coffee notes backed by solid grip on the fleshy finish. Nice hint of grilled sage adds dimension too.” [WS, 90]… $5 Glass, $20 Bottle WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS 6. Pillar Box 2006 WHITE, Australia. “A blend of 66% Chardonnay (fermented in oak barrels), 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and 14% Verdelho, the excellent 2006 White displays notes of honeyed grapefruit, lemon blossom, and a hint of orange rind in a medium-bodied, fruit-driven, lively, fresh style.” [WA, 88]… $5 Glass, $20 Bottle
7. J. Lohr 2006 Riverstone CHARDONNAY, Monterey County… $6 Glass, $24 Bottle
8. Waterbrook 2006 CHARDONNAY, Columbia Valley, Washington state. “A dark, spicy style brings a peppery edge to the modest pear and nutmeg flavors, finishing with silky texture.” [WS, 89]… $5 Glass, $20 Bottle
9. La Vieille Ferme 2007 Côtes du Lubéron White, Southern Rhône, France. “Open-knit, with tasty yellow apple, peach pit and floral notes that linger on the refreshing finish. Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc and Roussanne.” [WS, 86]… $5 Glass, $20 Bottle
10. Bollini 2006 PINOT GRIGIO, Trentino… $6.50 Glass, $26 Bottle
11. Leonard Kreusch 2006 Johannisberg RIESLING, Rheingau… $5 Glass, $20 Bottle DESSERT AND OTHER WINES BY THE GLASS 12. Coastal Vintners N.V. WHITE ZINFANDEL… $5 Glass, $20 Bottle
13. Graham’s 20-Year Tawny PORTO. [WS, 89]… $7.40 Glass
«14. Lustau Solera Reserva Rare “Escuadrilla” Amontillado SHERRY, Jerez. “Smoky and resinous, with caramel, roasted walnut and iodine flavors that go on and on. A hint of oxidation and burnt molasses on the finish.” (Made from Palomino Fino grapes.) [WS, 90]… $6 Glass
15. Codorníu N.V. Brut CAVA, méthode tradionelle WHITE SPARKLING WINE, made from the traditional cava grapes: Parellada, Macabeo and Xarello. Spain. 187ml Bottle Fills Two Flutes… $5 Bottle RED WINES BY THE BOTTLE 16. Ariel 2005 No-alcohol CABERNET SAUVIGNON, California… $12 Bottle
17. PKNT 2006 CARMÉNÈRE, (The Carménère grape is very much like the Merlot) Central Valley, Chile… $20 Bottle
18. Cono Sur 2007 Organic CARMÉNÈRE/CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Colchagua Valley, Chile… $23 Bottle
«19. Thorn-Clarke 2005 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Barossa Terra Barossa Importer's Reserve. “Ripe and fleshy, with a glowing core of black currant and plum flavors that are shaded with grace notes of grilled pepper and roasted meat. The fruit lingers enticingly as the finish rolls on.” [WS, 90]… $23 Bottle
20. Frey 2006 Organic CABERNET SAUVIGNON, no detectable sulfites, Mendocino… $26 Bottle
«21. Joseph Phelps 2005 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley. “Smooth-textured, supple and harmonious, with subtle layers of currant, spice, herb, anise and light cedary oak, ending with a graceful mix of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins.” [WS, 90]… $76 Bottle
«22. Flora Springs 2003 Out-of-Sight Vineyard CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley. “…[O]ffers a dense ruby/purple color as well as a big, sexy nose of sweet cassis interwoven with chocolate, pepper, and spice box. This soft, opulent, seductive Cabernet coats the palate, but is neither heavy nor over-the-top. No one will be disappointed with this beautifully rich wine.” [WA, 93]… $108 Bottle
«23. Flora Springs 2003 Rutherford Hillside Reserve CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley. "One of Napa’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons is Flora Springs’ 2003 Hillside Reserve from the estate’s hillside vineyards in Rutherford. Sadly, there are only 500 cases of this dark ruby/purple-tinged beauty. Gorgeous aromas of black cherry liqueur, black currants, and sweet toasty oak are followed by a full-bodied, exuberant, voluptuously-styled Cabernet. While it reveals abundant tannin as well as structure, it is so pure, rich, and concentrated, it is hard to resist.” [WA, 93+]… $127 Bottle
«24. Caymus 2003 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Napa Valley Special Selection, Napa Valley. “Supple and harmonious, with rich, fleshy currant, blackberry, herb, mocha and dill. Picks up momentum and holds onto a tight focus through the long, satisfying finish, where the tannins are rich and intense...“ [WS 93]. $146 Bottle.
25.Silverado 2004 MERLOT, Napa Valley… $37 Bottle
26. Lange 2007 PINOT NOIR Willamette Valley, Oregon. (Fruit-thinned to yield 2-1/2 tons per acre!)… $35 Bottle
27. Domaine Carneros 2005 PINOT NOIR, Carneros… $54 Bottle
«28. Le Cadeau 2005 Willamette Valley PINOT NOIR “Côte Est”, Oregon. “Lively and juicy, with refreshing acidity against ripe cherry and spice flavors, lingering impressively on the open-textured finish. The tannins are nicely submerged.” [WS, 90]… $68 Bottle
«29. Le Cadeau 2005 Willamette Valley PINOT NOIR “Rocheux”, Oregon. “Rich, ripe and supple, with a beefy edge to the cherry and spice flavors, lingering enticingly on the polished finish.” [WS, 90]… $68 Bottle
«30. Penner-Ash 2006 Willamette Valley PINOT NOIR, Oregon. “Round and velvety, with focused plum, blackberry and smoke flavors that shoot right through a layer of fine tannins and persist into the finish, bringing a little heat as they linger.” [WS, 90]… $75 Bottle
31. Pezzi King 2005 Dry Creek Valley Old Vine ZINFANDEL, Sonoma County. Big, ripe and expressive… $36 Bottle
32. Dry Creek 2004 Old Vines ZINFANDEL, Sonoma County… $43 Bottle
33. Yalumba 2005 SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER, Barossa, Australia. “Polished and round, this is appealing for its delicately floral berry and dried apricot flavors, finishing with smooth tannins.” [WS, 88]… $29 Bottle
«34. Mitolo 2006 Jester SHIRAZ, Australia. “Bright purple. Seductive bouquet of smoky dark berries, candied cherry and sandalwood. Licorice and floral pastille notes emerge with air and carry onto the palate, adding complexity to the sweet cassis and blueberry flavors. Leaves dark berry, vanilla and cola flavors behind on the long, sappy finish.” [ST, 92]… $32 Bottle
«35. Pillar Box 2006 Reserve SHIRAZ, Australia. “The grapes for the 2006 Reserve Shiraz were selected from the best Shiraz parcels used to make Pillar Box Red. They were aged in new oak, 75% French and 25% American. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up a classy bouquet of smoke, vanilla, saddle leather, bacon, and blueberry. This leads to a full-bodied, plush, seamless wine with no hard edges to its lengthy finish. It is a great value.” [WA, 92]… $35 Bottle
«36. Dry Creek Vineyard 2004 THE MARINER MERITAGE, Dry Creek Valley. Blend of all five noble Bordeaux grape varieties: 46% Cab. Sauv., 40% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. “One of the best Bordeaux-style reds in memory from this warm Sonoma County appellation… shows wild berry, plum, olive tapenade, spice and dried herb flavor, with tough, slightly rustic tannins…” [WE, 93]… $60 Bottle
37. Heartland 2006 Stickleback Red, South Australia. “Lithe and focused, with crisp tannins and lively acidity to balance the ripe blackberry and black olive flavors, lingering on the open-textured finish.” [WS, 87] Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Grenache… $20 Bottle
38. Perrin & Fils 2006 Côtes du Rhône Rouge Réserve, France. “… [L]ight and fresh, with red cherry and licorice notes backed by a pebbly hint on the finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.” [WS, 84]… $20 Bottle
«39. Domaine de Fondreche 2006 Cuvee Persia, Cotes du Ventoux. “La totalité du vignoble est travaillé en culture «déraisonnable» sans l’utilisation de désherbants chimiques dans le but de respecter la vigne et le terroir. Les amendements sont réalisés avec de la fumure organique 100% naturelle.” (From the winery’s website.) “[I]nky purple… displays crème de cassis and blackberry, and oozes charm and succulence. Fondreche is the reference point for what can be done in the Côtes du Ventoux… sensational” [WA, 92]… $38 Bottle
40. E. Guigal 2003 GIGONDAS, Southern Rhône. “Offers lots of raspberry and currant fruit, with a very tarry backdrop, but has the flesh and ripeness to pull it off. Sweet spice notes linger on the finish.” [WS 88]… $40 Bottle
«41. Domaine Santa Duc 2005 GIGONDAS, Southern Rhône. ‘Very pure and driven for Gigondas, with a sleek texture to the crushed plum, blackberry and fig fruit. The long, enticing finish lets perfumy notes of black tea, roasted sage and mineral sail on.” [WS, 92]… $60 Bottle WHITE WINES BY THE BOTTLE 42. Heartland 2007 Stickleback White, South Australia. Semillon 52%, Chardonnay 28%, Verdelho 20%. “Fresh lime, jasmine and anise aromas are deepened by a suave honey quality. Fleshy citrus and orchard fruit flavours and firmed by refreshing citrus pith and wet stone qualities, gaining weight with air. Pliant but nervy, with good finishing cut.” [ST, 88]... $20 Bottle
42. Perrin & Fils 2007 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Réserve, France. “Very fresh and clean, with bouncy peach, lemon verbena, honeysuckle and mineral notes.” [WS, 87]… $20 Bottle
43. Ariel 2006 No-alcohol CHARDONNAY, California… $12 Bottle
44. Sonoma-Cutrer 2006 CHARDONNAY, Russian River Ranches, California… $32 Bottle
«45. Patz and Hall 2006 Napa Valley CHARDONNAY ” Exhibits a rich, layered mix of ripe pear, fig, melon and honeysuckle flavors that are intense yet polished, firm and concentrated. The long, lingering finish repeats the fruit themes, with a hint of butterscotch.” [WS 93]… $54 Bottle
46. Pighin 2006 PINOT GRIGIO, Grave del Friuli… $28 Bottle
47. Marc Kreydenweiss 2005 Biodynamic Kritt PINOT BLANC, Les Charmes, Alsace… $30 Bottle
48. Marc Kreydenweiss 2004 Biodynamic Kritt GEWÜRTZTRAMINER, Les Charmes, Alsace… $36 Bottle
«49. Bründlmayer 2006 Grüner Veltliner Qualitätswein Trocken, “Kamptaler Terrassen”, Kamptal, Austria. “Minerally and well-structured, with well-defined apple, green peach and citrus flavors. Shows subtle spice and pepper notes on the crisp finish…. 411 cases imported.” [WS, 90]… $31 Bottle
50. Leonard Kreusch 2007 Blue Bottle Riesling, Germany… $20 Bottle
51. Pacific Rim 2007 RIESLING Wallula Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington… $29 Bottle
«52. Markus Molitor 2005 RIESLING Spätlese, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer. “Round and succulent, with luminous aromas and flavors of spring flowers, red berry, citrus and mineral. Plump yet elegant, with fine balance and a long, detailed finish.” [WS, 93]… $48 Bottle
« 53. Prager 2005 RIESLING Federspiel Steinriegl, Wachau, Austria. “Ripe, full-bodied and succulent, with loads of peach, cherry and berry flavors. Plenty of ripe apple and citrus. The flavors linger with mineral and smoke on the finish.” [Named #76 in Wine Spectator’s Top Wines of 2007, rated 92/100]… $52 Bottle
« 54. Helmut Hexamer 2006 RIESLING Kabinett Nahe Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg. “Exhibits piquant grapefruit, peach and mineral aromas and flavors. Light-weight, yet intense and harmonious, with a long finish. Just what a kabinett should be. Drink now through 2018. 64 cases imported.” [WS, 90]… $35 Bottle
«55. Herbert Messmer 2005 RIESLING Kabinett Pfalz Burrweiler Schlossgarten. “Rich, though on the dry side, showing white peach, grapefruit and spice aromas and flavors. Has some heft for a kabinett, with nice harmony and length. Drink now through 2015. 35 cases imported.” [WS, 90]… $26 Bottle
«56. Meulenhof 2006 RIESLING Spätlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Erdener Treppchen. “Very ripe, yet there's nice cohesion between the spicy, guava and papaya notes and lime-tinged acidity. Very exotic, with a creamy texture. Fine length. Drink now through 2030. 19 cases imported.” [WS, 91]… $31 Bottle ROSÉ & OTHER WINES BY THE BOTTLE 57. Château D’Aqueria 2006 ROSÉ, Tavel. Rosé for grownups… $25 Bottle
58. Schramsberg N.V. Mirabelle Brut, méthode tradionelle WHITE SPARKLING WINE, California… $30 Bottle
59. Taittinger N.V. Brut La Française, CHAMPAGNE… $75 Bottle (Unless it comes from Champagne, we don’t call it “Champagne.”)
(Quoted wine reviews are from one of the following: “WA” (Wine Advocate), “WE” (Wine Enthusiast) and “WS” (Wine Spectator), well respected 3rd-party wine raters. Possible rating is 100 points.) Any of our wines are available from us by the case, or as individual, unopened bottles.) Wines need not be expensive to be stellar. *Organically-grown wines are made from grapes grown without chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Some wines will have added sulfites, and therefore cannot be certified as organic wines.
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