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Whites
Calera“Central Coast” Chardonnay 2006 California
Six different central coast vineyards are fermented separately and then blended to make this elegant example of a California Chardonnay. Tropical fruit notes with a medium body and touch of oak; wonderfully balanced.
bottle $36.00

Chardonnay,Mount Linden 2006 California
A medium bodied wine with flavors of pear and vanilla, perfect acidity on the finish.
glass $8.00      bottle $32.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Rita 2006 Chile
this Sauv Blanc is truly amazing, it has a fresh grapefruit
aroma followed by a full body & a really crisp finish
glass $7.00      bottle $28.00

Viognier, Renwood Hills 2006 California
Grapes from Lodi and Sierra Foothills combine to make a truly exotic tasting wine. Full mouth feel with flavors of spice and melon with great acidity.
glass $8.00      bottle $32.00

Pinot Grigio, Santa di Terrossa 2007 Italy
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.
glass $8.00      bottle $32.00

Riesling, Wente Vineyards 2006 Monterey
True to style, a light sweetness with a bit of petrol in the nose, lovely fruit flavors, good acidity and a spicy finish from the addition 20% Gewürztraminer.
glass $6.00      bottle $24.00

Bubbly
Prosecco, Lunetta NV Italy
Absolutely lovely, lighter color, lighter body, with extra fine pinpoint bubbles. Perfect for summer and with everything on the menu. (if you like bubbles that is)
glass $8.00      bottle $32.00


 

 

Full Bodied Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon,Martin Ray 2005 Napa
Aged 20 months in French Oak, this Napa Valley gem boasts lush vanilla notes atop a mouthful of dark fruit.
bottle $40.00

C.M.S., Hedges 2006 Washington
Sometimes the best expression of a Cabernet is a blend, try this elegant example of a red with Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah from Washington State.
glass $8.00      bottle $32.00

Monstrell, Juan Gil 2005 Spain
100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) from 45 year old vines. This wine displays a great deal of black berry fruit up front with notes of smoke and black pepper. A lush layered structure with a nice tannic presence. This would match up well with the flank steak.
bottle $34.00

fiveReds, Oakley Cline 2006 California
This easy drinking blend of Merlot, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Syrah & Mouvèdre has luscious fruit and smooth tannins.
glass $7.00      bottle $28.00

Merlot, Hahn 2006 Monterey
A serious glass of red wine that still exhibits the more supple notes of a classic Merlot.
glass $8.00      bottle $30.00

Syrah, Cline 2006 California
A cultured Syrah;elegant in structure with deep black cherry notes that finishes with a hint of black pepper spice.
glass $7.00      bottle $28.00

lighter bodied reds
Nero D’Avola, Villa Pozzi 2006 Italy
The Nero D’Avola grape from Sicily can 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.
glass $7.00      bottle $28.00

Pinot Noir, Cycles “Gladiator” 2006 California
This Central Coast pinot displays flavors of cola and vanilla with velvety tannins and balanced acidity.
 glass $8.00      bottle $32.00

Wine features
Vinho Verde, Gazela NV Portugal
crisp, refreshing white that is lightly frizzante
 glass $5.00      bottle $20.00

Tempranillo , Protocolo 2005 Spain
a touch of fruit that has a dry finish
 glass $5     bottle $20