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THE WATERFRONT WINE LIST
WHITE WINES
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RED WINES
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WHITE WINES
SPARKLING, CHAMPAGNE & CREMANT
SPARKLING • Wine containing bubbles
CREMANT • Sparkling using the champenoise method from regions other than Champagne
CHAMPAGNE • Champenoise method production and exclusively from the Champagne region of France
NV J', Estate, 'Cuvee 20' Brut, Russian River, Sonoma 6/oz 9.00 Btl. 36.00 NV J Laurens, Brut, Cremant de Limoux, Blanc de Blanc 6/oz 8.00 Btl. 32.00 NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Reims, 4/oz 13.00 6/oz 19.00 Btl. 76.00 NV Allimante-Laugnea, Cremant d'Alsace, Rosé 6/oz 8.00 Btl. 32.00 2005 Schramsberg, Blanc de Blanc, Napa 55.00 ARNEIS, TOCAI FRUILANO & VERMENTINO ARNEIS • Means 'little rascal' in its ancestral home of Piedmont, Italy. Grapefruit, apple and smoky flavors TOCAI FRUILANO • Related to Sauvignon Blanc and native to the mountainous region of north-eastern Italy. Peach, pear and almond VERMENTINO • The star white wine of Sardinia has adopted well to California's hot and dry regions. Melon, apple and dried herbs 2008 Uvaggio, Vermentino, California 7.5 30 2007 Palmina, Tocai Fruilano, Santa Barbara 36 2006 Palmina, Arneis, Santa Ynez Valley 36 CHENIN BLANC, GRENACHE BLANC & PINOT BLANC CHENIN BLANC • Renowned in the Loire valley of France and grown in a number of California appellations. Melon, apple & crisp finish GRENACHE BLANC • The white offshoot of red Grenache originated in Spain and came of age in Rhone blends. Green apples & peach PINOT BLANC • A cousin of Pinot Noir with Chardonnay-like flavors of apple, pear & honey 2008 Dry Creek, Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg 8 32 2007 Pine Ridge, Chenin Blanc & Viognier, Clarksburg 9 36 2007 Curran, Santa Ynez, Grenache Blanc, Paso Robles 10 40 2008 Robert Foley, Pinot Blanc, Napa Valley 35 PINOT GRIS & PINOT GRIGIO Gris and Grigio translate to 'gray,' referring to the grape color of this member of the Pinot family. Immensely popular in Italy and well-adapted to the cooler regions of California and Oregon. Aromatic and typically dry with flavors of honey, pear, apple, tropical fruit and citrus. 2008 MacMurray Ranch, Pinot Gris, Russian River, Sonoma 9 36 2007 Luna, Pinot Grigio, Napa Valley 9 36 2008 Ventana, Pinot Gris, Arroyo Seca 32 2008 Etude, Pinot Gris, Carneros 40 SAUVIGNON BLANC
Grown successfully in many parts of the world and made in a variety of styles from crisp, tank fermented to ultra rich, oak-aged. Peach, nectarine, citrus and fresh herbs are present in varying degrees 2007 Blockheadia, Napa Valley 8 32 2007 Cosentino, 'Novelist', Semillon, California 8 32 2008 Frog's Leap, Napa 34 2007 Robert Mondavi, 'Fume', Napa Valley 36 2007 Chateau Souverain, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 36 2007 Cakebread, Napa Valley 46 2007 Geyser Peak, Russian River, Sonoma 36 2008 Duckhorn, Napa Valley 50 2008 Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 39 2007 Caymus, Conundrum, Muscat & Viognier, California. 50 CHARDONNAY The Burgundy region of France has set the standard for Chardonnay inspiring winemakers around the world. This highly adaptable varietal encourages a wide range of textural styles from buttery to steely and with flavors from apple to pineapple 2007 Gainey, Santa Ynez Valley 10 40 2007 Paul Hobbs, Cross Barn, Russian River, Sonoma 15 52 2008 Wente, Riva Ranch, Monterey 36 2006 Ferrari-Carano, Tre Teree, Russian River, Sonoma 52 2007 Chalone Vineyard, Estate, Chalone 40 2006 Ramey, Sonoma Coast 56 2007 Clos du Bois, Calcaire Vineyard, Sonoma 40 2006 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley 55 2007 Acacia, Carneros, Napa 42 2004 Sonoma Cutrer, Les Pierres, Sonoma 58 2007 Hess Collection, Suskol Vineyard, Napa 44 2007 Patz & Hall, Napa Valley 62 2006 Kendall Jackson, Grande Reserve, Sonoma 44 2007 Nickel & Nickel, Truchard vineyard, Carneros, Napa 65 2006 Russian Hill Estate, Gail Ann's Vineyard, Sonoma 44 2007 Cakebread, Napa Valley 70 2007 Rombauer, Carneros, Napa Valley 50 2007 Jordan, Sonoma 72 2007 Frank Family Vineyards, Napa 52 2007 Kistler, 'Les Noisetiere', Sonoma 85 2007 Landmark Vineyards, 'Overlook', Sonoma 52 2007 Peter Michael, 'Belle fille', Knights Valley, Sonoma 125 RIESLING & GEWÜRZTRAMINER
RIESLING • Native to the steep hillsides of northern Germany. Mouthwatering peach, apricot and melon GEWÜRZTRAMINER • This ancient originated in Tramin, a village in the mountains of Italy's Alto Adige. Clove & tangerine
2007 Trefethen, Dry Riesling, Napa Valley 10 40 2006 Navarro, Gewürztraminer, Mendocino County 10 40 MARSANNE, ROUSANNE & VIOGNIER MARSANNE • Traditionally blended with Roussanne in the northern Rhone. Almond, citrus and mineral ROUSANNE • Crown jewel of the northern Rhone white wines. Upfront flavors of melon, tropical fruit and mixed herbs VIOGNIER • Difficult to grow, yet has shown great promise in the central and north coast regions of California. Peach, nectarine and mineral 2007 Miner Family, Viognier, California 9 36 2007 Truchard, Rousanne, Carneros, Napa Valley 36 2008 Cline Cellars, Marsanne/Rousanne, Sonoma 32 2007 Stags Leap, Viognier, Napa Valley 38 Corkage Policy: Twenty dollars per 750 ml and thirty dollars per magnum. Fee will be waived for every 750 ml bottle purchased from our wine list.
RED WINES
ROSÉ
In the tradition of the Mediterranean coast of France, dry Rosé has become popular among a number of vintners in California. Refreshing examples are made combining the hearty components of red wine with the crispness of white wine. Fresh tasting strawberry and citrus 2008 Lorenza, Dry Rosé Mourvedre & Carignane, Ca 8 32 2008 Etude, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa 36 PINOT NOIR, PINOT MEUNIER & PINOTAGE
PINOT NOIR • 2000 years of cultivation in the Cote D'Or of France has set high standards for the world to emulate. The cool regions of California & Oregon are ideal for growing Pinot Noir with pronounced flavors of strawberry, raspberry & smoke PINOT MEUNIER • French for 'miller' due to the white underside of the leaves that resemble sifted flour. Emphasis on bright, red fruit flavors. PINOTAGE • Created in South Africa, a cross of Pinot Noir and the Rhone grape Cinsault and now grown in California. Spice, plum & pepper.
2007 Mark West, Russian River, Sonoma 8 32 2006 Sonoma Cutrer, Sonoma Coast 56 2006 Russian Hill, Russian River, Sonoma 40 2007 Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast 62 2006 Acacia, Carneros, Napa Valley 42 2006 Etude, Carneros, Napa Valley 62 2006 Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 42 2007 Flowers, Sonoma Coast 65 2007 Volk, Santa Maria Cuvee, Central Coast 44 2006 Duckhorn, 'Golden Eye Winery', Anderson Valley 80 2007 Ken Brown, Santa Barbera County 45 2007 Sea Smoke, Southing vineyard, Santa Rita Hills 90 2007 Foley, Santa Rita Hills, Central Coast 50 2007 Foxen, Sea Smoke vineyard, Santa Barbera Hills, 95 2007 Caymus, 'Belle Glos', Sonoma Coast 50 2006 Willakenzie, Pinot Meunier, Willamette, Oregon 39 2007 Emeritus, Russian River, Sonoma 55 2004 Fort Ross, Pinotage, Sonoma Coast 45 BARBERA, CHARBONO & SANGIOVESE BARBERA • Native to Piedmont, Italy, this varietal is know for its bright characteristics of cherry and soft tannins. CHARBONO • Mention this varietal among old school Napa vintners and you will hear about the legendary Inglenook Charbonos of the seventies! Thankfully a number of vintners including Robert Foley carry on the tradition of making these jammy & spicy wines. SANGIOVESE • The principal grape grown in the Tuscany region of Italy. In California it exhibits flavors of black cherry, plums and cinnamon 2006 Jacuzzi Vineyards, Barbera, Carneros, Sonoma 9 36 2006 Petroni, Sangiovese, Sonoma 10 40 2006 Robert Foley, Charbono, Napa Valley 38 2006 Benessere, Sangiovese, Estate, St Helena, Napa Valley 44
SYRAH, SHIRAZ & PETITE SYRAH SYRAH • Grown in the Rhone valley since Roman times, the varietal makes for long-lived wines of blackberry, plum and smoke flavor.
SHIRAZ • Syrah brought to Australia in the 1830's became known as Shiraz where the fruit-driven style has won fans all over the world.
PETITE SYRAH • Interchangeable with Petite Sirah, the grape is a viticultural cross between Syrah and Peloursin. Blackberry and pepper
2006 Wattle Creek, Shiraz, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 10 40 2007 Stephen Vincent, 'Crimson', Syrah & Cabernet, Ca 8 32 2006 Stags' Leap, Petite Syrah, Stags Leap, Napa Valley 50 2007 Three Clicks, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley 48 MERLOT, MALBEC & CABERNET FRANC
MERLOT • Considered an offspring of Cabernet Franc and related to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot adds body and softness to Bordeaux blends. The palate is rich with flavors of cherry, plum and chocolate. MALBEC • And its Italian cousin Piedierrosso, originated from the grape Cot in the Cahor region of France. Complimentary to a number of Bordeaux blends Malbec adds dark color, plum-like flavors and complexity. On its own it shows ripe fruit flavors of plums and blackberry. CABERNET FRANC • Related to Cabernet Sauvignon and one of the five traditional grapes of Bordeaux. Aromatic flavors of cherry and plum
2006 Steltzner, Malbec, Stags Leap, Napa Valley 9 36 2006 Provenance, Merlot, Napa Valley 10 40 2006 Von Strasser, Cabernet Franc, Diamond Mt. Napa 60 2005 Rombauer, Merlot, Napa Valley 53 2006 Merryvale, 'Starmont', Merlot, Napa Valley 40 2006 Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley 70 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
One of three central grape varietals of the Bordeaux, France. Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc. The sunny northern California climate allows 100% varietal bottling or as part of a blend. Age worthy wines of blackcurrant,
cherry & plum. 2007 Louis Martini, Sonoma 8 32 2005 Cosentino, Napa Valley 15 60 2005 Simi, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 38 2006 Groth, Oakville, Napa Valley 80 2006 Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley 40 2005 Cakebread, Napa Valley 105 2006 Hess, Allomi vineyard, Napa Valley 44 2007 Caymus, Napa Valley 110 2006 Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley 44 2004 Silver Oak, Oakville, Napa Valley 140 2006 Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley 45 2005 Beringer, Private Reserve, Napa Valley 160 2006 Stuhlmüller, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 60 2005 Opus One, Oakville, Napa Valley 225 2005 Rubicon, Cask, Napa Valley 60 2005 Caymus, Special Select, Napa Valley 230 2005 Jordan, Sonoma 72 ZINFANDEL
Originally from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia and linked to Primotivo from Puglia in southern Italy. Zinfandel arrived in California in the 1850's where it has reached
legendary status with styles from bright raspberry to jammy blackberry
2006 R & B, Lodi 8 32 2006 Storybook Mountain, Mayacamas, Napa Valley 52 2006 Blockheadia, Sonoma County 30 2006 Ridge, Lyton Springs, Sonoma 58 2006 Duckhorn, 'Paraduxx', Napa Valley 65 Corkage Policy: Twenty dollars per 750 ml and thirty dollars per magnum.
Fee will be waived for every 750 ml bottle purchased from our wine list.
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