By the Glass
Whites
Chardonnay, Four Vines 2008 Santa Barbara $8.00
The folks at Four Vines winery call this Chard “Naked” because it does not see any oak, just a clean expression of the fruit. Crisp apple and lush pear with a hint of citrus and mineral.
Viognier, Cline 2008 California $8.00
A grape indigenous to the Rhone in France, this wine is full bodied with lush flavors of peach and apricot. A nice alternative to Chardonnay.
Sauvignon Blanc, Douthe 2008 Bordeaux $8.00
There will be no doubt that this is a Sauvignon Blanc as soon as you taste this French white. Bracing acidity that mellows with food, minerally nose, absolutely a dry and crisp finish.
Poacher’s Blend, St Hallet 2007 Australia $7.00
This blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling from Barossa is a not as sweet as a riesling, not as dry as a sauvignon blanc and not as round as a semillon, but it is an easy drinking mix.
Pinot Grigio, Santa di Terrossa 2008 Italy $8.00
We’ve carried this Pinot Grigio for years for the main reason that I have yet to taste a Pinot Grigio better for the money. Light, crisp with good acidity
Torrontes “Elsa”, Bianchi 2008 Argentina $6.00
I’ve resisted putting a Torrontes on the list for awhile; with most there is not much there. I thought that this one had clean, fresh aromas with hints of spice, fruit and honey on the palate.
Rosé of Tempranillo, Matchbook 2008 California $7.00
Love Love Love rosés! The refreshment of a white the weight of a red; perfect.
Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon, Castle Rock 2007 Napa $8
Found a Napa Cab that was affordable yet with the fruit characteristics that I look for. Deep, full fruit, nice tannic structure softened with the addition of 10% Merlot. Hint fo cedar on the finish.
Zinfandel, Pedroncelli 2007 California $8.00
This Dry Creek Valley vineyard has been planted to Zin vines since 1904. Jammy fruit with black pepper spice.
Pinot Noir, Angeline 2008 California $8.00
Pinot Noir blended with grapes from Santa Barbara, Mendocino and Sonoma counties. Elegant and refined, the acidity on the finish makes it a perfect food wine.
Nero D’Avola, Villa Pozzi 2007 Italy $7.00
The Nero D’Avola grape from Sicily sometimes be quite a harsh bruiser, I have to say emphatically that this one is not. Earthy dried cherry flavors that are showcased in a voluptuous body with a finish that lingers.
Monastrell, Wrongo Dongo 2008 Spain $7.00
The baby brother of the Juan Gil that we have by the bottle on the list. Hearty with big fruity flavors.
Offley Ruby Porto 3 ounces $7.00 a glass
According to my wine salesman Woody; who has been to Offley’s production facility, Offley is the best selling brand of port in Portugal. More fruit forward with 19+% alcohol.
A Nice Basic Glass of Wine
Vinho Verde, Gazela NV Portugal $5.00 glass
A crisp, refreshing white that is lightly frizzante.
Tempranillo, Protocolo 2007 Spain $5.00 glass
A touch of fruit that has a dry finish.
Bubbly
Prosecco, Lunetta NV Italy $8.00 glass
Absolutely lovely, lighter color, lighter body, with extra fine pinpoint bubbles. Perfect with everything on the menu.