Fahrenheit Wine List
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINE
Riondo, Pink Prosecco, Italy ~ 35
Fruity, light bodied offering floral notes, persistent effervescence
& a clean, delicate finish.
Mumm Cuvée M, Napa Valley ~ 48
Marvelous. Magical. Magnificant. A creamy, precocious, with slightly sweet release.
Chandon, Extra Dry Riche, France ~ 50
Rich, stone fruits, herbaceous style, fruit, honey and caramel.
Etoile Rose, (Chandon), California ~ 60
Forward fruit of a red wine & the elegant structure of a white.
Bold yet refined berry flavors
and excellent richness and length.
Veuve Clicquot, France ~ 75
An intense, pleasant fragrance with fruit & brioche notes.
Well-balanced, with a generous
fruity structure.
Piper Heidsick Cuvee Sublime, France ~ 75
Flavors of caramelized pineapple flambé & pastries come to the fore.
The finish evokes mild
spices to create a wine presenting a subtle balance of gourmet warmth & freshness.
Ruinart, Blanc De Blanc ~ 100
Very supple, round & harmonious palate. Notes of nectarine,
apricot and cherry-plum.
RIESLING AND ROSÈ
'08 Avery Lane Riesling, Washington ~ 26
Aromas of peaches and honeysuckle give way to a well balanced
sweetness and acidity.
'07 Max Ferd. Richter Riesling Classic, Germany ~ 27
Dry style riesling, flavor reveals green apples, a hint of citrus and slatiness.
'07 Dr. L Riesling, Germany ~ 28
Fragrant and racy with just a touch of sweetness, laced with
peach and apricot flavors.
'06 Polka Dot Riesling, Germany ~ 28
Balance of acidity with refreshing flavors of honeysuckle, lime,
and green apple. Crafted in
a medium dry style.
'06 Franz Karl Schmitt, Riesling Spatlese, Germany ~ 37
Tightly focused, crisp Ausleses, not very sweet with a refreshing citrus profile.
'09 Cotes du Rhone, Rose, France ~ 33
A wine of intense salmon color. The nose is complex of vine flower,
strawberry and rose
grapefruit.
SAUVIGNON AND GREAT WHITES
'07 Cantina Tollo, Pinot Grigio, Italy ~ 21
Mineral, flinty rich wine.
2005 Maso Canali, Pinot Grigio, Italy ~ 33
Flavors of lemon and fresh apple, with floral notes, well-balanced
with a persistent finish.
'08 Anne Amie Cuvee, Willamette Valley ~ 29
Crafted from different varieties to be an irresistible, fruit-forward wine.
'09 Norton, Sauvignon Blanc, Australia ~ 28
Bright with intense citrus flavors - including pink grapefruit and fresh herbs.
'07 R&B, Sauvignon Blanc, California ~ 32
Silky entry to a light-to-medium body with a lightly pithy, chalk accented fade.
'06 Groth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley ~ 40
Lush, full melon/citrus character in the aroma and in the flavor.
'07 Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley ~ 40
Rich, oak-sweetened, ripe melon fruit and free of any grassy intrusion.
2006 Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Argentina ~ 60
Mouth-watering aromas of passion fruit and lemongrass
with the spiciness of tomatoes.
'07 Bridlewood Central Coast Reserve, Viognier ~ 43
Flavors of tart guava, nectarines and grapefruit on the palate,
culminating in a clean finish.
'08 Huber, Hugo, Gruner Veltliner, Austria ~ 30
Tastes of pear and melon with a strong minerality. Light bodied, citrus finish.
'08 Hiedler, Gruner Veltliner, Austria ~ 36
Richly textured depth of quince, grilled peach and pear-skin with an
ultra-refreshing finish
with delightful nips of cress (tangy flavor) and citrus zest.
'07 Chateau D’Orschwihr Gewurtztraminer ~ 46
Fresh red fruits, including cherries and raspberries, are intermingled
with white flowers,
lychee, and poached pears.
CHARDONNAY
'07 Bergstrom "Old Stones", Chardonnay Unoaked, Willamette Valley, Oregon ~ 43
An opulent, fleshy wine with enticing aromas of baked apple, pear, and floral notes.
2008 Penfolds, Chardonnay, Australia ~ 32
Wonderful core of bright fruit with aromas of lanolin, white flowers
and crushed stones.
'06 Groth Chardonnay, Napa Valley ~ 45
Toastiness and creaminess, balanced wine that is lively and rich in aroma & flavor.
'07 Alma Rosa, Chardonnay, Santa Rita ~ 45
Ripe pear meets apricot flavor/aromas, and a pleasing crisp toastiness with vanilla.
'07 Ramey, Chardonnay, Carneros ~ 46
Sexy aromas of pineapple, melon and white peach. Deep pit fruit flavors are braced by tangy minerals.
'07 Newton Red Label, Chardonnay, California ~ 47
Notes of pear and green apple mingle with butterscotch,
vanilla and almond aromas.
'06 Ferrari Carano Chardonnay, Alexander Valley ~ 47
Sleek and well-balanced, subtle green apple, mineral and citrus flavors.
'07 Rombauer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley ~ 50
Apple, peach, and tropical fruit flavors weave together in a nice range of flavors that linger on
the palate ending with a long, crisp, fruity aftertaste.
'06 Ferrari Carano, Tre Terre, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley ~ 67
Full-bodied with delicious aromas of citrus, pear, peach, and mineral notes complemented by
rich flavors of apple, fig, nutmeg, and brown sugar spice.
PINOT NOIR
'07 MacMurray Ranch, Pinot Noir, Sonoma ~ 40
Deep black cherry notes are complimented by subtle oak to add richness and depth to
the finish.
'07 Laetitia, Limite, Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande, California ~ 39
Tastes of red currants, cherries, mocha, licorice, pepper and smoke,
set off with fine acidity
and tannins.
'08 Saintsbury Garnet, Pinot Noir, Sonoma ~ 48
Fruity, supple and juicy, with a restrained sweetness to the
red fruit and spice flavors.
'06 Rex Hill Dundee Hills, Pinot Noir, Oregon ~ 74
Pomegranate, baked cherry and dusty red fruit flavors evokes exotic spices.
'07 Penner Ash, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon ~ 80
Red raspberry, sweet dried fruit, aromas compliment a vibrant palate of
red cherry,
chocolate and cinnamon.
'06 Beaux Freres, Pinot Noir, Oregon ~ 90
This wine is dark ruby in color with black cherries, a hint of
strawberry on the palate.
'05 Alma Rosa “La Encantada”, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills ~ 107
Beet root, spice and earthiness. The ripe strawberry/cherry fruit opens up well on entry
and expands, hitting the delicious sweet spot on mid palate.
MERLOT
'07 181 Merlot, Lodi ~ 32
An expression of classic Bordeaux-style Merlot, notes of black cherry,
vanilla, and stone fruit.
'06 3 Doves, Paige Vine Cellars, Merlot, Napa Valley ~ 43
Exceptionally rich with dark fruits, mocha and a hint of vanilla.
'06 William Hill, Merlot, Napa Valley ~ 47
Flavors of Plum, cherry, raspberry, mocha, & spice with hints of
chocolate and blueberry.
'06 Selene, Merlot, Napa Valley ~ 75
Rich and rambunctious, with black raspberry and spicy vanilla aromas
leading to lively red
currant, pepper and toasty oak flavors that suggest
patience is warranted.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
'08 William Hill, Cabernet, California ~ 28
Shows intense black and blue fruit aromas and flavors with layers
of licorice and spice.
'05 Louis Martini, Cabernet, Napa Valley ~ 39
Fruit-forward style, black currant backed by herbal notes that evoke
oregano and thyme.
'08 Sharecropper’s, Cabernet, Columbia Valley ~ 40
Perfectly ripe fruit with bright acidity,muscular, but not a brute, firm tannins
and elegant
structure. A nice long finish lingers with flavors of licorice,
olives and cedar.
'05 Silver Palm, Cabernet, California ~ 46
A late-ripening variety, deeply colored berries that yield rich wines with concentrated black
currant and cherry flavors enlivened by subtle spice tones.
2005 Flora Springs, Cabernet, Napa Valley ~ 50
Full of berry & currant flavors with supple tannins and sweet oak.
'05 Three Saints, Cabernet, Santa Barbara ~ 52
Intense aromas of blackberry, dark cherry and graphite are accented
by hints of mocha
and a haunting sage note.
'06 Justin, Cabernet, Paso Robles ~ 59
A soft, fruit with black fruit, earth and spicy characters with hints of
caramel and cedar.
'06 Girard, Cabernet, Napa Valley ~ 75
Tight, intense, focused and structured, with vibrant black cherry, currant,
wild berry, spice
and light cedary oak.
'07 Juxta Position, Cabenet, Napa Valley ~ 85
Aromas of blackberry, cherry, mint and vanilla, soft, but firm tannins.
Flavors of blackberry,
licorice, black currant, cherry and vanilla.
'06 Groth, Cabernet, Napa Valley ~ 100
Big and lush with huge gobs of fruit in the aroma and flavor.
The texture is soft and supple.
'07 Caymus, Cabernet, Napa Valley ~ 130
Aromas of sweet bing cherry and ripe, lush plum. The opulent sweetness of fully-ripe fruit
brings about abundant yet soft tannins. The core of this wine is a silky and amiably rich
and textured base.
SYRAH / ZINFANDEL / GREAT REDS
'07 Corvidae Lenore Syrah, Columbia Valley ~ 30
Great spice, bright fruit, deep purple hues and gorgeous texture.
'08 The Crusher, Petite Sirah, Clarksburg ~ 32
Fresh black currants, blueberries and loganberries with just enough vanilla fudge.
'07 Klinker Brick, Syrah, Lodi ~ 36
Dense, Silky layers of raspberry and chocolate, full-bodied, hints of
earth and spice with
a long finish.
'05 Scott Harvey, Syrah, Amador County ~ 37
Aromas of blackberry, cedar, blueberry and sweet oak, spicy flavors of the same laced with
firm tannins that carry through the long finish.
'07 Brazin Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi ~ 35
Plum & chocolate, rich tannins and vanilla mocha notes, long lingering finish.
'06 Norman "The Monster" Zinfandel, Paso Robles ~ 54
Raspberry jam, licorice, pepper aromas, robust berry and chocolate flavors,
with a lingering finish.
'06 Terrazas Reserve, Malbec, Argentina ~ 40
Raspberry, red currant and plum, aromas of vanilla and caramel stem
from its aging in oak barrels.
'07 Ave, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ~ 29
Slightly floral with hins of violets, plums, raspberries, vanilla
and slightly toasted coffee.
NV Cain Cuvee, Blend, Napa Valley ~ 45
Aromatic complexity that is truly silky and sits lightly and
refreshingly on the palate.
'07 Quarterback, Red Blend, McLaren Vale ~ 46
Floral notes, spice box, black cherry and blueberry. Full bodied, ripe and elegant.
'07 The Sum, Blend, Napa Valley ~ 50
Layers of sweet opulent fruit balanced by firm tannins,
great acidity and oak. Beautiful!
'06 Pendulum, Blend, Washington ~ 53
Full of intense flavor, artfully blended to achieve a complex and worldly wine.
'05 Bridlewood Arabesque Reserve, California ~ 60
Echoes a rich Côtes du Rhône Village or a baby Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Flavors of smoke,
cigar box, cherry & pomegranate.
'07 Owen Roe, Sinister Hand, Columbia Valley ~ 60
Blackberry, plum and black currant, characteristics of grenache,
sweet fruit and a long finish.
'08 The Prisoner, Rutherford, California ~ 66
A blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak with
weight, length, and structure.
'07 Colle Ticchio, Cesanese Del Piglio, Italy ~ 50
Deep berry flavors crossed with pervasive floral notes that lead
to a moderately tannic finish.
'06 Le Olle, Classico, Red Wine, Italy ~ 55
Hint of black fruit surrounded by savory spice and more stone,
all combined with nice acid.
'06 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz, Australia ~ 44
Well-rounded, with a great balance of fruit, pepper and spice.
'07 Domaine de la Solitude, Chateauneuf de Pape, Cuvee, Barberini ~ 160
Lush cherry compote and dark berry flavors are framed by velvety tannins.