BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT WINE LIST

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1. Valdivieso 2005 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Reserva, Central Valley, Chile… $5.50 Glass, $22 Bottle

 

2. Jewel 2004 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. Bodegas Castaño 2004 SOLANERA, Viñas Viejas, Yecla, Spain. “…a blend of 65% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Tintorera raised in French oak…. [C]omplex… this purple-colored wine offers fragrant aromas of spice box, smoke, blueberry pie and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied, the wine is plush and full-flavored….” [WA, 92]… $6 Glass, $24 Bottle

 

«5. 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

 

6. J. & F. Lurton MALBEC, Uco Valley, Argentina... “Fresh and juicey, showing lots of dark cherry, raspberry and bramble flavors, with a solid finish.” [WS, 86]… $5 Glass, $20 Bottle

WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS

7. Ariel 2006 De-alcoholized CHARDONNAY, California… $3.50 Glass, $12 Bottle

 

8. 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

 

9. J. Lohr 2006 Riverstone CHARDONNAY, Monterey County…  $6 Glass, $24 Bottle

 

10. Bollini 2005 PINOT GRIGIO, Trentino. “Apple and honey character, with a full body, lots of fruit and a medium finish.” [WS, 85]… $6.50 Glass, $26 Bottle

 

11. Leonard Kreusch 2006 Blue Bottle RIESLING, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer…  $5 Glass, $20 Bottle

 

12. Neil Ellis 2007 “Sincerely” SAUVIGNON BLANC, Western Cape, South Africa. “Displays nice herb and lime aromas and flavors, with good richness to the straw and grapefruit notes that come in on the back end.” [WS, 87]… $5 Glass, $20 Bottle

DESSERT AND OTHER WINES BY THE GLASS

13. Coastal Vintners N.V. WHITE ZINFANDEL…  $5 Glass, $20 Bottle

 

14. Graham’s 20-Year Tawny PORTO. [WS, 89]…  $7.40 Glass

 

«15. 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

 

16. 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

17. Ariel 2004 De-alcoholized CABERNET SAUVIGNON, California… $12 Bottle

 

18. Renwood 2005 BARBERA, Sierra Foothills. Lighter, crisp, mouthwatering. Lingering finish resonates raspberry and cinnamon. Great with BBQ and grills!... $20 Bottle

 

19. PKNT 2006 CARMENERE, (The Carmenere grape is very much like the Merlot) Central Valley, Chile… $20 Bottle

 

«20. 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

 

21. Frey 2005 Organic CABERNET SAUVIGNON, no detectable sulfites, Mendocino… $24 Bottle

 

«22. 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

 

«23. Flora Springs 2003 Out-of-Sight Vineyard CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley. “[This wine from this vineyard] (a Silverado Trail vineyard derived from the St. George rootstock) offers 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

 

«24. 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

 

«25. 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.

 

26.Silverado 2003 MERLOT, Napa Valley… $37 Bottle

 

27. Domaine Carneros 2004 PINOT NOIR, Carneros… $54 Bottle

 

28. Tantara 2005 PINOT NOIR, Santa Maria Valley, California. A delicious appellation wine from the cooler S.M. Valley and a winery famous for its single-vineyard wines… $59 Bottle

 

29. Beaux Freres 2006 Willamette Valley PINOT NOIR, Oregon. “This cuvée exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, a beautiful nose of sweet cherries, raspberries, spice box and spring flowers. This wine is very rich, hedonistic, and full-bodied, balanced with tremendous amounts of fruit and glycerin. It is smooth, seamless, and altogether a gorgeously plump, fleshy style of Pinot Noir that should drink exceptionally well for at least a decade. The 2006 Willamette Valley is comprised of wine made from the Carabella, Shea, Zena Heights, Ana and Amalie Robert Vineyards.” (From the winery’s website: one of the owners is Robert Parker.)… $78 Bottle

 

30. Pezzi King 2005 Dry Creek Valley Old Vine ZINFANDEL, Sonoma County. Big, ripe and expressive… $36 Bottle

 

31. Dry Creek 2004 Old Vines ZINFANDEL, Sonoma County… $43 Bottle

 

32. Shoofly 2005 SHIRAZ, Southeastern Australia… $20 Bottle

 

«33. 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

 

«34. Kaesler 2005 SHIRAZ The Bogan, Barossa Valley, Australia. “Aged in new and one-year-old American oak… [this wine made] (from 25- to 105-year-old vines) is a dense purple-colored effort displaying an exuberant nose of toast, blackberries, cassis, cherries, and damp earth. It is full-bodied and powerful with fabulous purity and texture as well as a blockbuster finish. This is a classic example of Barossa Shiraz at its finest.” [WA, 96]… $80 Bottle

 

«35. Dry Creek Vineyard 2004 THE MARINER MERITAGE, Dry Creek Valley. Blend of all five noble Bordeaux grape varieties: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 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

 

«36. 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

 

37. 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

WHITE WINES BY THE BOTTLE

38. Sonoma-Cutrer 2006 CHARDONNAY, Russian River Ranches, California… $36 Bottle

 

«39. Chappellet 2005 CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley. “Smooth, rich, creamy and well-balanced, with vanilla, pear and fig flavors that are fresh and lively. Ends with a pretty honeydew melon aftertaste.” [WS, 90]… $54 Bottle

 

«40. Patz and Hall 2005 Russian River Valley CHARDONNAY, Dutton Ranch. “Ultra-rich and full-bodied, with lots of depth and concentration to the fig, toasty oak, hazelnut and melon flavors. Keeps a tight focus and finishes with a long, deep aftertaste emphasizing the fruit and oak in harmony.” [WS 92]…  $57 Bottle

 

41. Yalumba 2006  The Y Series VIOGNIER, South Australia… $20 Bottle

 

«42. E. Guigal 2004 CONDRIEU, Rhône. (Made from Viognier grapes.) “Very bright, with star fruit, braised fennel and fig notes that glide along a rich, creamy texture. Lots of minerality buried on the finish too.” [WS, 90]… $77 Bottle

 

43. Pighin 2005 PINOT GRIGIO, Grave del Friuli… $28 Bottle

 

44. Marc Kreydenweiss 2004 Biodynamic Kritt PINOT BLANC, Les Charmes, Alsace. “Fresh and yeasty, with hints of Japanese sake, baked apple and candied almond. Straightforward, with an apple aftertaste.” [WS, 84]…  $30 Bottle

 

45. Marc Kreydenweiss 2004 Biodynamic Kritt GEWÜRTZTRAMINER, Les Charmes, Alsace… $36 Bottle

 

46. Nigl 2006 GRÜNER VELTLINER, Trocken, Kremser Freiheit, Austria. IMHO, just as good as the Bründlmayer… $26 Bottle

 

«47. Bründlmayer 2006 GRÜNER VELTLINER ‘Kamptaler Terrassen’, Trocken, 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.” [WS, 90]… $31 Bottle

 

48. Gainey 2005 RIESLING, Santa Barbara County…  $22 Bottle

 

« 49. 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

 

« 50. 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

 

« 51. 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

 

« 52. 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

 

« 53. 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

 

« 54. Meulenhof 2006 RIESLING Spätlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr. “Well-integrated and balanced, this white displays apricot, peach, citrus and stone flavors. Its richness is offset by lively acidity, allowing it to cruise gracefully to a lingering, complex aftertaste. Drink now through 2025. 130 cases imported.” [WS, 92]… $30 Bottle

ROSÉ & OTHER WINES BY THE BOTTLE

55. Mas Carlot 2006 ROSÉ, Pays d’Oc. 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, “...juicy, soft strawberry and raspberry fruit with a wonderful touch of freshly cracked black pepper that comes out on the finish.” [WE, 86]. A rosé for grownups… $20 Bottle

 

56. Château D’Aqueria 2005 ROSÉ, Tavel.  A rosé for grownups…  $25 Bottle

 

57. Schramsberg N.V. Mirabelle Brut, méthode tradionelle WHITE SPARKLING WINE, California…  $30 Bottle

 

58. Taittinger N.V. Brut La Française, CHAMPAGNE…  $75 Bottle

(Unless it comes from Champagne, we don’t call it “Champagne.”)

 

 

 

(Quoted wine reviews are (unless otherwise noted) from one of the following:  “WA” (Wine Advocate), “WE” (Wine Enthusiast) and “WS” (Wine Spectator), well respected 3^rd-party wine raters.  Possible rating is 100 points.)

 

 

 

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