Wine
Sparkling Wines
103 Prosecco, Poggio Costa (Italy)
A tastefully dry, ethereal, mineral driven, remarkably upbeat & thirst quenching Italian bubbly.
glass....... $12
bottle....... $39
101 (Macabeo blend) Cava, Avinyo (Spain)
A delicious, unpretentious sparkler—so tasty & uplifting made by one of the nicest and most authentic family estates on the planet.
$49
"Grower" Champagnes
Sensational, single estate, artisan, handcrafted specialties.
104 Brut Preference, "Premier Cru", J. Lassalle (France)
Very sheer, delicately nuanced, wonderfully ethereal Premier Cru Champagne intentionally grown & produced by 3 generations of female vignerons.
$125
105 Brut, Minière “Influence”
The flagship… bold, complex, savory with freshness, sophistication, grandeur and very fine bubbles from a Selosse disciple
$168
Rosé
201 Tintero Rosato
One of our absolute favorite PINK wines—tasty, enjoyable, light, airy, fizzy & wonderfully thirst quenching & food friendly
glass....... $11
bottle....... $39
202 (Sciaccarellu blend), Marquiliani “Rosé de Pauline” (Corsica)
A rosé unicorn that is so light & delicate. "It’s like drinking a cloud, it’s so light, airy & ethereal. After you swallow, all that’s left is perfume".
$68
White Wines Ideal for Our Kind of Foods
Why limit yourself & only drink Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio? If you want to venture–these are truly superb, highly revered white wines–wonderfully perfumed, DRY, lighter weighted wines, which uplift foods & cool & soothe the palate between bites.
301 (Roditis/Moschofilero) Domaine Skouras "Zoe" (Greece)
Tasty, wonderfully fragrant, completely refreshing & uplifting Greek "country" white wine–ideal for warm weather sipping & our kind of foods. Because of its perfume & aromatics, some people may think this wine has sweetness. It does not. BUT the aromatics will just remarkably heighten foods. What a discovery!
$39
302 Riesling DRY, Prost (Germany)
A DRY, wonderfully pliable, contemporary minded Riesling, so well suited for many of our fusion foods.
glass....... $12
bottle....... $42
303 Arneis, Elvio Tintero "Langhe" (Italy)
A DRY, wonderfully mineral driven, tantalizing, upbeat northwestern Italian white wine which works wonders with our seafood specialties.
$43
310 Gruner Veltliner, Schloss Gobelsburg "Kamptal" (Austria)
Austria’s finest white wine grape–in this case–a dry, mesmerizing, seamless, superbly textured wine masterpiece from historic sites & a New Age winemaking prodigy.
$48
306 Scheurebe DRY, Hans Wirsching "Iphofer" (Germany)
A tasty, delicately perfumed, light weighted, UN-heavy DRY, TOP quality German white wine grown & masterfully crafted by a truly iconic 14 generation run winery–totally IDEAL for our style of cooking.
$75
The Big Bombucha
8 ounce serving of either Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon. Sure to wet your whistle and quench the thirst!
$10
White Wine Classics
305 Sauvignon Blanc, Mohua "Marlborough" (New Zealand)
For those looking for a vivacious, crisp, snappy New Zealander.
glass....... $11
bottle....... $39
307 Pinot Grigio, Borgo Conventi “Collio”
A tasty, classical & sophisticated Pinot Grigio standout!!!!!
$48
311 (Chardonnay) Beaujolais Blanc, Domaine Dupeuble (France)
From southern Burgundy—older vines & very natural in grape growing & winemaking–resulting in a more earnest, refined & mineral driven & tasty white from a family who has been doing it for over 500 years.
$49
308 Chardonnay, Neyers "304" (California)
A wonderfully UN-oaky Chardonnay–combining high quality, presence & in a more Old World style done with nerve, high energy & grit.
glass....... $14
bottle....... $56
304 (Sauvignon Blanc) Sancerre, Roger Neveu (France)
Undoubtedly one of the real shining, creme de la creme stars in Sancerre & the Sauvignon Blanc realm.
$78
309 Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat "Sanford & Benedict Vineyard" (California)
Without a doubt one of the finest Chardonnays out of California–so elegant & mineral driven, seamless & so wonderfully textured.
$92
Red Wines Ideal for Our Kind of Foods
Some of our favorites for the dining table. These wines will be all about deliciousness, UN-heaviness, food friendliness & gulpability.
502 Dolcetto d'Alba, Benevelli, (Italy)
From a father & son team—earthy, so savory & food friendly in its core, AND so welcoming & charming.
$39
503 (Grenache blend) Cotes-du Rhone-Villages, Estézargues
A very tasty, welcoming, wonderfully food friendly, spiced, rustic French “country” red wine.
glass....... $13
bottle....... $45
506 (Carignan Blend) Corbières, Fontsainte “La Demoiselle”
One of our all-time favorites-100+ plus year old vines—so darn tasty, delicious, welcoming, savory to the core & seemingly tailor made for our foods.
$49
505 (Carignan blend) Maxime Magnon “La Demarrante” (France)
A SUPER delicious, very savory, incredibly food friendly Old Vine (60 to 100) from a winemaking revolutionary Yoda from southern France We are believers!!!
$68
512 (Cabernet Blend) Tenuta Argentiera "Poggio ai Ginepri" (Italy)
A very tasty, resoundingly classy, Super Tuscan thoroughbred which still thankfully tastes Italian.
glass....... $15
bottle....... $59
508 (Grenache blend), Vacqueyras, Sang des Cailloux
Deep, brooding, unruly, wildly rustic, bordering feral, savory & soulful, this is an untamed GSM beast from up the road from Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
$89
Red Wine Classics
507 Malbec, Zolo "Mendoza" (Argentina)
A tasty, wonderfully fruity & spiced 92 point "mountain grown" Argentinean which is so welcoming & wonderfully velvety.
$39
509 Cabernet Sauvignon, McPrice Myers "Bull by the Horns" (California)
A VERY tasty, interesting seamless 94 point Cabernet blend which still packs a Paso Robles punch.
glass....... $12
bottle....... $43
504 Zinfandoodle, Scherrer
An intentionally welcoming, bordering playful, tasty, Old Vine Zin crafted by a Pinot Noir master.
$48
501 Pinot Noir, Failla "Sonoma Coast" (California)
A very classy, suave, compelling, upbeat & sumptuous, wonderfully contemporary style of Pinot Noir.
glass....... $16
bottle....... $67
511 (Cabernet Sauvignon blend) Leviathan (California)
What a fabulous discovery! A stellar yet earnest, unpretentious Cabernet stallion from Andy Erickson–the former winemaker of Screaming Eagle.
glass....... $17
bottle....... $69
Reserve Wines - Champagne
702 Brut Rosé, Billecart–Salmon (France)
93 points. One of the world’s most celebrated & greatly appreciated Champagnes.
$200
102 Extra Brut, Egly–Ouriet Premier Cru "Les Vignes de Bisseuil" (France)
93 points. For insiders, this is a TOP producer of fine, Cru Champagne—creamy, pillowy & majestic yet chiseled & precise.
$310
Reserve Wines - White
403 2020 (Pinot Gris–Pinot Blanc), Au Bon Climat "Hildegard" (California)
94 points. A very eye opening, epic, truly world–class, Burgundian styled masterpiece by a former Winemaker of the Year...... (a re–creation of/on/ homage to the Corton–Charlemagne plantings in 800 AD)
$85
407 2022 (Sauvignon Blanc), Domaine Vacheron Sancerre (France)
One of the most revered Sancerre (& Sauvignon Blanc) in the world. Yes, we were finally able to get some
$125
402 2017 Chardonnay, Scherrer "Helfer Vineyard" (California)
95 points. One of California’s finest, single vineyard Chardonnay. Only 125 cases produced.
$125
406 2020 Chardonnay, Paul Lato “Ma Jolie-Peake Ranch” (California)
96 points. A standout, wonderfully layered, oak laden, stony, mineral driven Chardonnay by a bonafide Santa Barbara winemaking superstar.
$156
405 2021 (Chardonnay) Auxey–Duresses, Taupenot–Merme (France)
Rated 5 stars out of 5 stars. Another "find" from our trip to Burgundy, earlier this year. An incredibly pure & riveting gentleman from near the Chassagne–Montrachet neighborhood.
$139
404 2022 (Chardonnay) St Aubin, Joseph Colin “Mer Sept Terroirs” (France)
Not officially rated. A classy, superb, mesmerizing, world class Chardonnay from a true, iconic star winemaker which we re-fell in love with while visiting the region last year.
$175
401 2022 (Chardonnay) Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Larue “Sous Le Puits” (France)
One of our finest “boutique” discoveries trekking through Burgundy last year. Such breathtaking purity, precision… with such ethereal minerality, refinement, nuance & length rather than brawn or loudness.
$240
Reserve Wines - Red
510 2016 Pinot Noir, Scherrer "Sonoma County" (California)
Absolutely stunning, masterful Pinot Noir—undoubtedly one of California’s finest—elegant, suave AND delicious.
$92
608 2019 Pinot Noir, Alit "Rocks" (Oregon)
93 points. A very elegant, suave, seductively textured, worldly Oregonian star.
$100
607 2021 Pinot Noir. Rivers Marie "Summa Vineyard" (California)
95–97 points. An absolutely gorgeous, classy, sumptuous, Pinot from superstar winemaker Thomas Brown & one of California’s finest single vineyards.
$168
602 2022 Pinot Noir, Littorai "Wendling Vineyard Block E" (California)
97 points. A real STANDOUT from one of the true Pinot masters out of California.
$215
604 2019 Pinot Noir, Rhys "Horseshoe Vineyard" (California)
96 points. A powerful, epic, well structured, mineral laden, wonderfully savory "mountain grown" Pinot Noir.
$265
616 2019 (Pinot Noir), Morey–St Denis 1er Cru, Taupenot–Merme "La Riotte" (France)
94 points. What a superb, stunning, graceful, classy Premier Cru!!!! Young & vibrant.
$295
621 2022. (Pinot Noir), Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Roumier “Les Cras” (France)
94-96 points. undoubtedly one of the TOP, hardest to get Premier Cru bottlings from one of the legendary Pinot Noir masters.
$585
617 2019 (Pinot Noir), Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru, Taupenot-Merme (France)
95-97 points. A Grand Cru red Burgundy in all its glory-from a treasured/ VERY well respected small 9 generation run winery-another discovery on our recent trip to Burgundy.
$795
601 2021 Syrah, Ojai, “Bien Nacido Vineyard” (California)
97 points. A real favorite....more Old World in style-wildly rustic, earth laden & absolutely gorgeous.
$145
610 2014 Syrah, Rhys “Horseshoe Vineyard” (California)
96 points. A very majestic, noteworthy Syrah.....now 10 years old.....showcasing wonderful development & harmony
$196
614 2014 Syrah, Turtle Rock "G2 Vineyard" (California)
95 points. A black, profound, mega intense, sultry Paso Robles "shining star" Banging!
$175
615 2020 (Syrah) Cote Rotie, Domaine Jamet (France)
97 points. Classical. Syrah royalty–majestic, savory, masterfully UN–heavy & crafted.
$346
611 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Caterwaul "Napa Valley" (California)
96 points. Every list should have a discovery like this. OMG! 100% Cabernet-dark, deep, round, wonderfully layered & supple.
$125
609 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Post Parade “Napa Valley” (California)
96 points. “A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley pedigreed thoroughbred from superstar Thomas Brown (of Schrader fame).
$195
603 2019 Jonata “Fenix”(California)
95 to 96 points. Superb Merlot blend-reminiscent of grand Pomerol royalty in density, opulence, savoriness & velvety-ness.
$179
619 2018 (Cabernet Blend) Favia “La Magdalena” (California)
99 points. “A candidate for perfection in 5-7 years, this is a magical Bordeaux blend from an incredible terroir as well as a great winemaker” (Andy Erickson-formerly of Screaming Eagle).
$510
518 2017 Chateau Gombaude Guillot “Pomerol” (France)
92 points. A very provocative, TRUE artisan, vehement, textbook Pomerol....that way it’s supposed to be.
$185
606 2020 (Cabernet Sauvignon Blend) Chateau Giscours (France)
96 points. “Classic Bordeaux for those looking for something from the Old World.”
$200
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620 2017 (Nebbiolo) Valtellina Superiore, ArPePe Sassella "Stella Retica" (Italy)
94 points. A VERY stunning, unique, majestic red wine produced from the same indigenous grape variety (Nebbiolo) as Italy’s exalted Barolo & Barbaresco red wine thoroughbreds, just from different steep hillsides.
$125
605 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Relic “Artefact”
96 points. An absolutely brilliant, powerful, formidable 100% Cabernet from the highly revered Kenefick Ranch.....with some bottle age.
$285
618 2008 (Syrah) Jonata "Le Sangre" (California)
97 to 99 points. Here is your chance to try a well aged, standout Syrah from the Screaming Eagle family of wineries....16 years old!!! Wow!
$355
612 2016 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion
98 points. One of the real standout, classic Bordeaux stars of the 2016 vintage.
$1350
613 2019 (Cabernet blend) Vérité “Le Désir”
100 points. An OUTSTANDING, “mountain grown” red wine blend crafted by a master French vigneron.
$1000