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THE WINE LIBRARY
Celebrating the wines of the pacific Northwest and fine vineyards of the world
Glass Pours and Wine Flights
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Champagnes & Sparkling Wines
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The Pacific Northwest & New World New World White: 16-28
Chardonnay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sauvignon Blanc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sémillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pinot Gris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pinot Blanc & Mélon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other White Varietals and Fascinating Finds
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New World Red: 29-87
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Red Burgundy (France). Bordeaux (France) . . . Rhône (France) . . . . . Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . Spain & Portugal . . . . South Africa . . . . . . .
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Puget Sound—maritime. Mostly French hybrids. Est. 1985 Columbia Valley—largest appellation. Est. 1984 Wahluke Slope—pending appellation, 2005 Rattlesnake Hills—pending appellation, 2005 Yakima Valley—warm climate grape varietals. Est. 1983 Red Mountain—warmest Yakima region. Est. 2001 Horse Heaven Hills—est. August 2005 Walla Walla Valley—Syrah, Cabernet, Viognier. Est. 1984 Columbia River Gorge—est. 2004
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We believe that no dish can be better than its ingredients, and that the best ingredients are usually local. Freshness is ephemeral and geography expresses itself in the taste of the food— sometimes subtly and sometimes profoundly. The foods and wines of our region share a similar motherhood of soil and weather, making for happier culinary marriages than those from dissimilar climates. The Herbfarm believes that chefs who cook with local ingredients—season by season, year after year—develop a more complete understanding of their foods than chefs who do not. This understanding can give rise to greater expressions of the food, its preparation, and enjoyment. The Herbfarm believes that supporting local farmers, foragers, cheesemakers, wineries, and fishermen helps preserve and promote the foundation of regional cuisines.
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Enjoy cellar-aged wine Sadly, most wine in America is consumed within a few hours of its purchase. Similarly, most restaurants deal with current vintages and releases to optimize inventory turns. The result is that many people have not experienced the pleasure of well-aged wine with complex organic and earthy aromas and flavors. The Herbfarm offers not only current releases, but great depth of mature wine for you to explore.
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Because The Herbfarm showcases the foods of the Northwest, we believe that the wines of this region are typically the best Take some wine home, too accompaniments The Herbfarm is rare among Washington State resto the flavors of taurants in that our liquor license also allows us to the foods on our sell bottles for you to take home. If you see somemenus. Therefore, thing you’re interested in for your home cellar (or we do our best to secure as a great gift), let us know. Many of the bottles on the finest and most interesting wines this list are, to the best of our knowledge, available from the 900 wineries within a day’s drive. nowhere else. We define our region as from the Russian River in California to British Columbia to the Major Divisions of this List north, and from Puget Bubbles start on page viii Sound and the WillaNorthwest & New World Wines begin on page 15 mette Valley in the west Old World Wine Classics start on page 89 to the high vineyards of Dessert Wines begin on page 139 Idaho to the east.
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Sparkling
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Argyle Winery’s Roland Soles has a master’s degree in enology from UC Davis. He crafts some of the finest sparkling wines in America. They’ve been served on a number of occasions at the White House.
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Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle Argyle
Brut Brut (3-liter, Jeroboam) Millennium, Extended Tirage Brut, Cuvée Limited Brut, Extended Tirage Blanc de Blanc, Knudsen Brut Brut, (Magnum) Millennium Blanc de Blanc Brut (Magnum) Brut Brut Rosé Brut Brut (Magnum) Brut Brut (Magnum) Brut Brut, Extended Tirage Brut Brut Black Brut, 100% Pinot Noir Brut Brut Rosé Brut
Capitello NV
Capitello Brut, Oregon. 72% Pinot, 28% Chardonnay
Domaine Meriwether NV
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Domaine Meriwether Domaine Meriwether Domaine Meriwether Domaine Meriwether Domaine Meriwether Domaine Meriwether
Brut, Cuvée Discovery Brut, Blanc de Blanc Brut, Captain Wm Clark Cuvée Brut, Thomas Jefferson Premier Brut, Captain Wm Clark Cuvée Brut, Thomas Jefferson Premier
Indigo
2002
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St. Innocent’s Mark Vlossak was reading an article in Esquire magazine years ago. André Tchelistcheff said that Oregon might one day produce America’s best sparkling wines. Inspired, Mark came to Oregon. Unfortunately, the time and economics of sparkling wines mean that these are the last St. Innocent sparklers. Enjoy them while they last! Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
Indigo, Sparkling Oregon Pinot Noir (Red Sparkling)
$195 $350 $155 $145 $120 $120 $105 $160 $99 $140 $99 $126 $98 $134 $66 $135 $90 $100 $80 $75 $75 $59 Domaine Meriwether’s $89 winemaker is Jean$54 Louis Denois, a fifth-
$45 $40 $40 $45 $49 $45 $49 $45
Much like an Italian Brachetto from the Piedmont—raspberries & rose petal. Created expressly for The Herbfarm by the Argyle Winery, Dundee, Oregon.
Silvan Ridge
2004 Silvan Ridge
Sparkling Early Muscat
$30
Soter
1997 Soter Beacon Hill, Brut Rosé $90 1999 Soter Beacon Hill, Brut Rosé (Magnum) $170 2001 Soter Beacon Hill, Brut Rosé $87 See Pinot Noir page 45 for other Soter wines
St. Innocent
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St. Innocent St. Innocent St. Innocent St. Innocent St. Innocent St. Innocent
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Treveri Cellars, Demi-Sec, Sparkling Gewürztraminer Treveri Cellars Extra Sec, Sparkling Pinot Gris
Treveri
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generation winemaker from Champagne who is now working in Oregon. The Captain William Clark Cuvée took gold at the 2003 NW Wine Summit Competition.
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North American Sparkling Wine & Australian Sparkling Reds
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Blue Mountain Brut BC Blue Mountain Brut Rosé BC Sumac Ridge Stellar’s Jay Brut, Okanagan BC Venturi-Schulze Brut Naturel BC Venturi-Schulze Brut Naturel BC Venturi-Schulze Brut Naturel BC Zenatta, Brut, “Allegria,” Pinot Nero, BC
California 1998 Domaine Chandon
DVX
Brut, L’Ermitage Crémant Demi-Sec
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Tedeschi Vineyards
Rosé Ranch Cuvée
Hawaii $65
NV NV
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Blanc de Noirs Brut
NM NM
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Chateau Biltmore
Estate Blanc de Blancs
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Blanc de Noirs WA Cuvée Forté WA White Flowers Brut, Riesling Brut WA Brut WA Oregon Brut WA
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Iron Horse Mumm’s Cuvée Napa Roederer Estate Schramsberg
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New Mexico North Carolina
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Mountain Dome Pacific Rim 1998 SilverLake 1987 Ste. Chapelle 1987 Whittlesey-Mark NV NV
Brut, Etoile Wedding Cuvée
Australian NV Fox Creek Sparkling Reds 1996 Barossa Valley Estate
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Torti Teniment Castelrotto, “Hello Kitty” sparkling Pinot Noir, Brut $66 Banfi-Vigne, Brachetto, Rosa Regale (sparkling red) (375 ml) $32
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Vixen, Sparkling Shiraz E&E Black Pepper Shiraz McGuigan Brothers Pokolbin, Sparkling Shiraz McGuigan Brothers Pokolbin, Sparkling Shiraz McLaren Vale, Millenium (a 23 winery cuvée) (magnum) Yalumba “D” Sparkling Brut Shiraz Yalumba “D” Sparkling Brut Shiraz
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Italian Sparkling Red
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$45 $60 $40 $40 $390 $65 $65
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French Champagne
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The Grower-Producers RÉCOLTANT - MANIPULAN
Though the best-known names in Champagne are still the venerable “Houses,” there’s a growing trend for the grape growers themselves to make Champagne. What is the difference? The big houses tell us that the greatness of Champagne comes from the ability to blend, to create a distinctive house style that can be experienced bottle after bottle, year after year. The growers counter that they are expressing terrior, a sense of place, in their bottles. Is one right and the other wrong? Not at all. While blending may be the most traditional, there’s ample room to find pleasures in both camps. Discover these grower producers: Paul Bara
Paul Bara 1991 Paul Bara NV Paul Bara NV
E. Barnaut NV
E. Barnaut
Gaston Chiquet
Grande Réserve Brut, Grand Cru $70 Brut Tradition, Dizy Brut Rosé
$65 $109
Brut, Cuvée des Caudalies
$225
2002 Dhondt, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Mes Vieilles Vignes
$100
NV NV
Gaston Chiquet Gaston Chiquet
Reservé, Brut, Bouzy (375 ml) $60 Brut, Marie de France, Grand Cru $120 Brut Rosé $115
De Sousa
2000 De Sousa
José Dhondt Egly-Ouriet NV
Egly-Ouriet
Jacques Selosse MV
Jacques Selosse Jacques Selosse
José Michel & Fils
Brut, Vignes de Vrigny
$155
Blanc des Blancs, Cuvée Initiale $225 Exquise, Demi Sec $550
1998 José Michel
Special Club Brut, Epernay
$78
2000 José Michel NV José Michel NV José Michel
Blanc de Blanc Brut Brut, Moussy (half bottle: 375 ml) Brut, Cuvee Pinot Meunier
$80 $42 $69
“Special Club” is made from grapes planted in 1929! 50% pinot meunier.
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only drink Champagne when I’m happy—and when I’m sad. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it—unless I’m thirsty. Madame “Lily” Bollinger (1899-1977)
The Champagne Houses The house of Bollinger makes full-bodied Champagnes. Bollinger Champagnes show a smoky, hazelnutty complexity that is hard to beat Lily Bollinger
Bollinger NV NV
Bollinger, founded in 1829,
is one of Champagne’s few remaining family-owned Grande Marque houses. It is renowned for the high percentage of Pinot Noir and for the extra aging on the lees (spent yeast) that its Champagnes receive.
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Bollinger Bollinger Bollinger Bollinger Bollinger Bollinger Bollinger Bollinger Bollinger Bollinger
Aÿ Special Cuvée Brut (375 ml) $65 Special Cuvée Brut (magnum) $250 R.D. (disgorged September 1989) $570 R.D. (magnum) (disgorged April 1998) $1200 R.D. (September 2003) $289 Grand Année (magnum) $425 Grand Année $225 Grand Année (magnum) $500 Vieilles Vignes Françaises, BdN $1300 Vieilles Vignes Françaises, BdN $1400
Billecart-Salmon Billecart-Salmon NV Billecart-Salmon NV Billecart-Salmon 1997 Billecart-Salmon NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ Brut Reserve (magnum) Brut Rosé Brut Rosé (magnum) Cuvée Nicolas-François (375 ml)
Bruno Paillard 1969 Bruno Pailliard
Reims Brut, Artist Label
Champagne Deutz 1996 Deutz 1997 Deutz Ron Zimmerman
Dom Pérignon (1639-1715), was the first Champagne master blender and the first to use corks as stoppers for Champagne.
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Recently Disgorged Recently Disgorged
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Dom Pérignon Dom Pérignon Dom Pérignon Dom Pérignon Dom Pérignon Dom Pérignon
Duval-Leroy NV
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Gosset
Gosset NV Gosset 1995 Gosset
Rosé
$600 $350 $320 $275 $250 $175
Vertus
Rosé de Saignée
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Aÿ
Grand Rosé Brut (375 ml) Grand Rosé Brut Célebris
$62 $129 $225
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Jacquesson Jacquesson Jacquesson Jacquesson Jacquesson Jacquesson
Perfection Brut (375 ml) Perfection Rosé Brut Signature Brut Avize Grand Cru Avize Grand Cru (magnum)
$42 $80 $175 $190 $240 $500
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Laurent-Perrier
Brut
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Jacquesson NV NV
Laurent-Perrier
Nicolas Feuillatte
Dizy
Tours-sur-Marnne Chouilly
1996 Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvée Palmes d’Or, Brut, Epernay $265 1997 Nicolas Feuillatte, Cuvée Palmes d’Or, Presentation Package $225
Heidsieck Monopole
Heidsieck Monopole 1988 Heidsieck Monopole NV
Moët-Chandon
Blue Top (375 ml) Diamant Rosé
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Épernay
Moët-Chandon Dom Pérignon—see “Dom Pérignon” (p. xi)
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“My tastes are simple. I am easily satisfied with the best.”—Churchill
Champagne
The house of Krug stands nearly alone for the complexity of its wines and the meticulousness with which they are made. Krug
The Krugs are unwavering
keepers of tradition in prestige Champagne. Krug still ferments its wines in small oak casks and cellars them for at least six to eight years before release. Krug’s Champagnes can age for decades and—due to their richness, depth, and complexity—are best enjoyed with food rather than as an apéritif.
Sir Winston Churchill was a
friend of the Pol Roger clan, even naming a racehorse after the Champagne house. After Churchill’s death, Pol Roger’s finest Champagne was named for the great leader. It is rich, with power and finesse, much like the great man himself.
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Krug Krug Krug Krug Krug Krug Krug Krug
Grand Cuvée (375 ml) Grand Cuvée (Multi-Vintage) Grand Cuvée (magnum) Rosé
Perrier Jouët Grand Brut (187 ml) NV Perrier Jouët Grand Brut (375 ml) NV Perrier Jouët Grand Brut, English Cuvée NV Perrier Jouët Grand Brut (1500 ml) NV Perrier Jouët Grand Brut (3000 ml) NV Perrier Jouët Blason de France Rosé 1990 Perrier Jouët, Fleur de Champagne (Belle Epoque) 1996 Perrier Jouët, Fleur de Champagne (Belle Epoque)
Épernay $22 $42 $69 $165 $325 $115 $275 $215
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Philipponnat NV NV
Philipponnat Philipponnat
Royale Réserve Brut Brut Rosé
Mareuil-sur-Aÿ $55 $57
Pol Roger
Épernay
Roederer
Reims
1995 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 1998 Pol Roger, Extra Cuvée de Réserve, Chardonnay Brut Roederer 1988 Roederer
Salon
1983 Salon 1988 Salon
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Clos de Mesnil
Perrier Jouët
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Salon is one of the world’s greatest blanc de blancs Champagnes (all Chardonnay-based). It may also be the longestlived, and should be at least 5 to 20 years old for maximum enjoyment.
Reims
NV
Thierry Triolet
Taittinger
Taittinger 1996 Taittinger NV
Brut Premier (375 ml) Cristal Rosé (magnum) Le Mesnil Le Mesnil
$42 $2400
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger $900 $500
Grande Réserve Brut, à Béthon La Française (375 ml) Comtes de Champagne, BdB
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Bethon $77
Reims $48 $240
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Veuve Clicquot NV NV NV NV NV
Veuve Clicquot (17781866), Nicole-Barbe Clicquot Ponsardin, “La Grande Dame,” developed the method by which the cloudy lees (spent yeast) is still removed from bottles of Champagne.
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Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot Veuve Clicquot
Yellow Label Brut Yellow Label Brut (375 ml) Yellow Label Brut (magnum) Demi-Sec Demi-Sec (375 ml) Brut, Carte d’Or Vintage Brut Reserve Rosé Vintage Brut Reserve Rosé La Grande Dame La Grande Dame (magnum) La Grande Dame La Grande Dame
Other European Sparkling Wines Other French Sparkling NV Monmousseau Brut Étoile, Sparkling Vouvray NV Eric Bordelet Cider, Poire Authentique
Reims $73 $46 $175 $68 $45 $425 $190 $150 $385 $700 $295 $275
$29 $35
Sparkling Italian 2004
Banfi-Vigne, Brachetto, Rosa Regale (sparkling red) (375 ml)
$22
Try Brachetto with chocolate!
Bartenura 2006 Elio Perrone 1996 Franciacorta Bellavista 1998 Franciacorta Bellavista NV Zardetto NV
Moscato d’Asti, Blue Bottle Moscato d’Asti, “Clarté,” Italy Gran Cuvée Brut Gran Cuvée Brut Rosé Brut Prosecco, VSAQ
Sparkling German, Sekt 1991 Georg Breuer Sekt, Brut
$38 $36 $88 $93 $24 $75
35% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Blanc, 25% Pinot Gris, and 5% Riesling
Sparkling Austrian NV Szigeti, Sparkling Gruner Veltliner Brut, Grand Cru English Sparkling 1994 Nyetimber Vineyard
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Classic Cuvée, West Sussex, England $90
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Pacific Northwest Chardonnay
Northwest Chardonnays run a range of styles. Washington State Chardonnay tends to be a fuller style than those from Oregon, but the best Oregons can be very sophisticated indeed. We especially like Washington Chardonnay whose fruit has come from the Celilo Vineyard and Cold Creek Vineyards, though there are some other great sites, too. In Oregon, the new Dijon Chardonnay clones are now expressing themselves. These clones make a huge difference, allowing good producers to make Chardonnays very reminiscent of white Burgundy.
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Chardonnay: Adelsheim to Woodward Canyon 1991 Adelsheim Oregon 1992 Adelsheim Oregon 1993 Adelsheim Yamhill County Reserve 1993 Adelsheim Reserve 1994 Adelsheim Oregon 1994 Adelsheim Yamhill County Reserve 1999 Adelsheim Clone 76, Stoller Vineyard 2003 Andrew Will Celilo Vineyard 1988 Argyle 1991 Argyle Nuthouse 1992 Argyle Nuthouse 1997 Argyle Reserve 1998 Argyle Reserve 2001 Argyel Nuthouse 1991 Arterberry 2005 àMaurice Columbia Valley 2006 àMaurice Columbia Valley 2007 àMaurice Columbia Valley 2004 Baer Shard 1988 Barnard Griffin 1989 Barnard Griffin 2004 Bergström Willamette Valley 1986 Bonair Reserve 1990 Bonair Reserve 1992 Bonair Reserve 1994 Bonair Reserve 2002 Boudreaux Cellars Bishop’s & Homestead 2001 Buty Winery Roze Bergé 2002 Buty Winery (“Beauty”) Conner Lee 2003 Buty Winery Conner Lee 2004 Buty Winery Conner Lee 2005 Buty Winery Conner Lee 2006 Buty Winery Conner Lee 1993 Cameron Vintage Reserve 1994 Cameron Reserve 1994 Cameron Clos Électrique 1999 Cameron Clos Électrique 1999 Cameron Abbey Ridge 1994 Canoe Ridge Columbia Valley 2000 Canoe Ridge 2000 Château Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Vineyard 1999 Chehalem Ian’s Reserve 1999 Chehalem Willamette Valley 2002 Chehalem “Inox” 2007 Chehalem “Inox” 2008 Chehalem “Inox” 1988 Chinook Columbia Valley 2000 Chinook Columbia Valley 1986 Columbia Winery Wyckoff Vineyard 1994 Columbia Winery Wyckoff Vineyard 2002 Columbia Winery Wyckoff Vineyard 1992 Covey Run Celilo Vineyard 1993 Covey Run Reserve 1994 Covey Run Celilo Vineyard 1992 Cristom Unfiltered 1993 Cristom Willamette Valley 1994 Cristom Willamette Valley New World Wines 16
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$50 $47 $45 $45 $40 $50 $70 $50 $40 $65 $65 $55 $55 $63 $40 $56 $49 $49 $58 $50 $50 $56 $40 $45 $45 $45 $55 $64 $61 $59 $57 $55 $62 $60 $60 $85 $72 $58 $40 $62 $50 $65 $35 $33 $33 $33 $40 $45 $45 $40 $35 $40 $40 $45 $40 $45 $45
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Eric Lemelson was an environmental attorney before opening his own winery near Carlton, Oregon. The 1999 Lemelson Vineyards’ Wascher Vineyard is a profound Chardonnay. The 10-yearold Dijon clone fruit will change the way you think about Chardonnays from Oregon. Fabulous balance.
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Crowley Maresh Vineyard, Dundee Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Estate Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Estate Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Red Hills Estate Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Estate, “Arthur” Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Estate, “Arthur” Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Estate, “Arthur” Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Estate, “Arthur” Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Estate, “Arthur” Domaine Serene Côte Sud Domaine Serene Côte Sud Domaine Serene Côte Sud Domaine Serene Clos du Soleil Dunham Shirley Mays, Lewis Vin. Dunham Shirley Mays, Lewis Vin. Eyrie Vineyards Eyrie Vineyards Eyrie Vineyards Reserve French Creek Reserve Januik Winery Cold Creek Vineyard Januik Winery Elerding Vineyard Jardin Pleasant Vineyard, Yak. Ken Wright Cellars Celilo Vineyard Ken Wright Cellars Celilo Vineyard Ken Wright Cellars Celilo Vineyards Ken Wright Cellars Celilo Vineyards Ken Wright Cellars Celilo Vineyards Kramer Reserve Latah Creek Lemelson Vineyards Wascher Vineyard Matthews Cellars Elerding Vineyard Mark Ryan Columbia Valley McCrea Cellars Reserve Owen Roe Casa Blanca, Clone 76 Panther Creek Celilo Vineyard Panther Creek Celilo Vineyard Patricia Green Cellars Four Winds Vineyard Patricia Green Cellars Oregon Poplar Grove Winery Reserve, Naramata Bench Raptor Ridge Shea Wine Cellars Shea Vineyard Sparkman Cellars Lumière, Stillwater Vin. Sparkman Cellars Lumière, Stillwater Vin. Sparkman Cellars Lumière, Stillwater Vin. Stangeland Willamette Val. Estate Ste. Chapelle Vickers Arena Vineyard Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley Woodward Canyon Rosa Berge Vineyard Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley Woodward Canyon Reserve Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley Woodward Canyon Celilo Vineyard Woodward Canyon Walla Walla Estate Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley Woodward Canyon Washington State New World Wines 17
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New World Chardonnay California Chardonnay 2001 Chalone Vineyards Estate Grown, Chalone AVA CA 2002 Chalone Vineyards Estate Grown, Chalone AVA CA 2001 DuMOL Russian River CA 2003 DuMOL Russian River CA 2004 DuMOL Russian River CA 2002 Hanzell Estate, Sonoma CA 2003 Kistler McCrea, Sonoma Mountain CA 2004 Kistler McCrea Vineyard, Sonoma Mtn. 2002 Littorai Charles Heintz, Russian River 2003 Littorai Charles Heintz, Russian River 2003 Navillus Birney, Sonoma Mt., Katherine Vineyard CA 2002 Patz & Hall Napa Valley CA 1998 Peter Michael Le Caprice, Sonoma Valley CA 2002 Peter Michael Belle Côte, Knight’s Valley CA 2001 Ramey Russian River CA 2004 Ramey Ritchie, Russian River CA 2004 Ramey Hyde, Napa/Carneros CA 2002 Sbragia Gamble Ranch, Napa CA 2005 Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast CA 1998 Staglin Rutherford, Napa Valley CA 2001 Chateau Woltner Napa Valley CA
$65 $60 $79 $100 $95 $97 $149 $179 $105 $105 $50 $65 $155 $135 $65 $113 $105 $110 $43 $85 $80
Other United States Chardonnay 2000 Chaddsford Winery Philip Roth, Brandywine PA 1998 Hargrave Vineyard Reserve, Long Island NY 1999 Wagner Vineyard Reserve, Seneca Lake NY
$65 $44 $44
Australia & New Zealand Chardonnay 1999 Leeuwin Artist’s Series, Margaret River AU 1996 Penfolds Adelaide Hills, Trial Bin AU 2000 Penfolds Yattarna, Bin 144 AU 1997 Petaluma Tiers, Piccadilly Valley AU 1998 Seresin Estate Reserve, Marlborough NZ
$115 $120 $89 $195 $60
Chablis and White Burgundy See page 91
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Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc-Sèmillon Blends Northwest Sauvignon Blanc & Blends
ClayMackey Mackey&&Kay Kay Clay Simon of Chinook Simon of Chinook
make some of the most make some of the most true-to-form varietals true-to-form varietals in in Washington State. Washington State. Their Their Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc always always ranks among ranks among the region’s the region’s best. Their best. Their winery and winery and charming charming tasting room are tasting room are in in Prosser in the Yakima Prosser in the Yakima Valley. Valley.
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Amavi Columbia Valley WA Barnard Griffin WA Caterina WA Château Ste. Michelle Horse Heaven V. WA Château Ste. Michelle Horse Heaven V. WA Chinook WA Chinook WA Chinook WA Chinook Yakima Valley WA Chinook Yakima Valley WA Columbia Chevrier WA Columbia Crest WA Covey Run WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc WA DiStefano WA DiStefano WA DiStefano WA Facelli Fumé Blanc WA Facelli Fumé Blanc WA Hedges Cellars Red Mt. Reserve White WA Hedges Cellars Fumé-Chardonnay WA High Pass Winery OR Jackson-Triggs Proprietor’s Grand Reserve BC Jackson-Triggs Proprietor’s Reserve BC Jackson-Triggs Proprietor’s Grand Reserve BC Jardin Pleasant Vineyard WA J. Christopher Croft Vineyard OR J. Christopher Croft Vineyard OR J. Christopher Cristo Misto OR J. Cristopher Cristo Misto OR J. Cristopher Willamette Valley OR Lone Canary Columbia Valley WA Patricia Green Cellars Ribbon Ridge Estate OR Patricia Green Cellars Estate/Croft OR Patricia Green Cellars Oregon OR Patricia Green Cellars Blacombe/Estate/Croft OR Vin du Lac, LEHM Chelan Estate, Chelan WA Waterbrook WA Woodinville Wine Cellars WA Woodward Canyon Charbonneau WA Woodward Canyon Charbonneau WA Woodward Canyon Charbonneau WA New World Wines 19
$34 $50 $25 $31 $29 $30 $30 $30 $35 $32 $28 $26 $25 $74 $72 $70 $68 $66 $64 $62 $60 $60 $58 $74 $35 $35 $30 $30 $30 $38 $25 $27 $44 $34 $44 $27 $34 $34 $35 $35 $35 $24 $34 $34 $34 $34 $38 $30 $30 $90 $60 $49
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Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc 1964 Chr. Arnold & Co 1961 Château Margaux
Bordeaux Superior Pavillon Blanc
$55 Bordeaux $250
These bottles of Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux were once housed in the wine cellar of the great chef Frédy Girardet in Crissier, Switzerland.
Loire Valley France Sauvignon Blanc See page 101
California Sauvignon Blanc 2002 Crocker & Starr 2002 Duckhorn Vineyards 2000 Sterling Vineyards
Napa Valley Napa Valley North Coast
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc See page 21
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy, and to make plans.” Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast
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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is produced in several styles. The most thrilling to its worldwide audience is the stainless-steel fermented version from the South Island (Marlborough in particular). Here you experience the mouthwatering and dazzling flavors of gooseberry, lime, and passion fruit. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2003 1997 2001 2001 2002 2003 2005 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2001 1999 2002 2002
Allan Scott Vintage Select, Marlborough Cloudy Bay Marlborough Cloudy Bay Marlborough Cloudy Bay Te Koko, Marlborough Cloudy Bay Marlborough Cloudy Bay Marlborough Cloudy Bay Marlborough Kim Crawford Marlborough Lake Chalice Marlborough Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Lynskey’’s Wairau Peaks Marlborough Omak Springs Estate Marlborough Palliser Estate Martinborough Pegasus Bay Winery Sauvignon/Sémillon, Waipara Seresin Estate Marlborough Thornbury Marlborough
$45 $60 $60 $100 $60 $60 $60 $55 $55 $40 $35 $50 $40 $50 $45 $45
New Zealand Gewürztraminer 2004 Te Whare Ra
Gewürztraminer, Marlborough $52
Sauvignon Blanc
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Ron Zimmerman
Washington State may well be the best place in North America for this white grape, a native ofBordeaux. Sémillon wine can age well.
L’Ecole No. 41 occupies the former Frenchtown schoolhouse in Lowden, Washington (Walla Walla). Their barrel-fermented Sémillon is consistently one of the best-produced in America.
1979 1993 1990 1994 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2002 1994 2000 2003 2000 2004 2003 2000 1995 1997 2000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2008 2005 1999 2000
Adelsheim Apex Barnard Griffin Barnard Griffin Buty Winery Buty Winery Buty Winery Buty Winery Buty Winery Cave B Chinook Chinook Chinook Desert Wind Desert Wind Dunham Cellars La Frenz L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 L’Ecole No 41 Novelty Hill Matthews Cellars Matthews Cellars
OR Montage WA WA WA Columbia Valley WA Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc WA Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc WA Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc WA Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc WA Kimberly’s Vineyard WA WA WA Yakima Valley WA Wahluke Slope WA Wahluke Slope WA Shirley Mays, Walla Walla WA Okanagan Valley BC Walla Walla WA Walla Walla WA Seven Hills Vineyard WA Fries Vineyard WA Fries Vineyard WA Fries Vineyard WA Fries Vineyard WA Columbia Valley WA Columbia Valley WA Columbia Valley WA Fries Vineyard WA Columbia Valley WA Columbia Valley WA Columbia Valley WA Stillwater Vineyard WA WA WA
$55 $32 $40 $30 $36 $50 $48 $46 $49 $47 $40 $40 $39 $42 $40 $61 $39 $47 $47 $45 $45 $43 $43 $41 $35 $32 $31 $41 $30 $30 $30 $30 $45 $40
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David Lett of the Eyrie Vineyards was the first to introduce Pinot Gris (also known as Pinot Grigio) to the United States.
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Andrew Will Celilo Vineyard (magnum) Adelsheim Adelsheim Andrew Will Celilo Vineyard Archery Summit Vireton Cameron Giuliano Electrico Cedar Creek Estate Okanagan/Similkameen Château Bianca Willamette Valley Chehalem Reserve Chehalem Willamette Valley Château Bianca Willamette Valley Coleman Vineyard Estate Cooper Mountain Willamette Valley Elk Cove Willamette Valley Elk Cove Willamette Valley Elk Cove Willamette Valley ElvenGlade Vineyard Eyrie Vineyards Eyrie Vineyards Eyrie Vineyards Eyrie Vineyards Eyrie Vineyards Eyrie Vineyards Estate Gypsy Dancer Christine Lorraine King Estate King Estate Reserve King Estate King Estate Signature La Bête Lake Breeze Vineyards Okanagan Valley Lemelson Vineyards Tikka’s Run Ponzi Raptor Ridge Secret House Silvan Ridge Sineann Oregon Sineann Willamette Valley Solena Terrapin Cellars Westrey WillaKenzie Estate Estate WillaKenzie Estate Estate, Cork Free WillaKenzie Estate Estate, Cork Free WillaKenzie Estate Estate, Cork Free Willamette Valley Vineyards Yamhill Valley Winery Willamette Valley
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$66 $35 $35 $38 $47 $35 $35 $28 $35 $35 $27 $35 $30 $39 $33 $32 $45 $35 $40 $40 $40 $35 $32 $40 $33 $35 $33 $33 $34 $35 $41 $40 $32 $26 $26 $45 $35 $39 $32 $33 $42 $38 $38 $38 $30 $22
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Myron Redford Ron Zimmerman
Pinot Blanc 1994 1995 2001 2004 1992 1993 1994 1995 2000 2002 2000 2000 2008 1999 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2007 1998 2005 2000 2001 2002 2004 Melon what? Melon is the “Melon de Bourgogne” grape. It was a native of Burgundy until it was all uprooted in the early 1700s. From there it was introduced in the Loire Valley where today it makes the famous Muscadet wines. Oregon Melons tend to be a bit fuller-bodied and fruitier than those of the Loire in France. They are a nice accompaniment to lighter seafoods and summer vegetables. The best of them can age for some years.
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Adelsheim Amity Vineyards Willamette Valley Amity Vineyards Willamette Valley Amity Vineyards Willamette Valley Cameron Abbey Ridge Cameron Abbey Ridge Cameron Abbey Ridge Cameron Bricco Abbazia Cameron Giovanni Chehalem Stoller Vineyard Elemental Cellars O’Connor Vineyard Elemental Cellars Deux Vert Vineyard Eyrie Vineyards Estate, Original Block Ken Wright Cellars Freedom Hill Vineyard Ken Wright Cellars Freedom Hill Vineyard Ken Wright Cellars Freedom Hill Vineyard Ken Wright Cellars Freedom Hill Vineyard Ken Wright Cellars Freedom Hill Vineyard Ponzi Vineyards Willamette Valley Ross Andrew, Meadow (PB, Gewurz, Riesling, PG) St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard WillaKenzie Estate Estate WillaKenzie Estate Estate WillaKenzie Estate Estate WillaKenzie Estate Estate
OR $35 OR $40 OR $31 OR $31 OR $40 OR $40 OR $40 OR $32 OR $30 OR $40 OR $33 OR $35 OR $37 OR $44 OR $40 OR $40 OR $38 OR $43 OR $38 WA/OR $30 OR $29 OR $36 OR $44 OR $43 OR $50 OR $42
Melon de Bourgogne 2007 2008 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 1998 1993 1995
Biggio Hamina Deux Vert Vineyard De Ponte Estate, Dundee Hills Elemental Cellars Deux Vert Vineyard Elemental Cellars Deux Vert Vineyard Elemental Cellars Deux Vert Vineyard Elemental Cellars Deux Vert Vineyard Elemental Cellars Deux Vert Vineyard Ken Wright Cellars Panther Creek Panther Creek Stewart Vineyard Also see “Muscadet,” page 99
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$40 $60 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $45 $40 $42
founded Amity Vineyards in 1976. He is a leading proponent of Oregon Pinot Blanc. His version expresses beautiful fruit and a zesty, mineral-like backbone which makes it one of the most food-friendly wines for the table.
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Oregon
Ron Zimmerman
Germany’s Ernst Loosen is one of the world’s experts and proponents of Riesling. He has been so impressed with Château Ste. Michelle’s Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling that he formed a joint venture to make Washington State Riesling, “Eroica,” an off-dry table version and “Single Berry,” an awesome dessert-style wine that will age for 50 years.
1992 1999 2001 2002 1995 2000 2001 2002 2003 2003 1988 2000 2005 1990 2006
Argyle Argyle Brooks Brooks Chehalem Chehalem Chehalem Chehalem Chehalem Chehalem Henry Estate Holloran Holloran Knudsen-Erath Love and Squalor
Nuthouse Reserve, 2.8% Reserve, Dry Willamette, Organic Willamette, Organic Corral Creek Corral Creek, Dry Res. Corral Creek, Dry Res. Corral Creek, Dry Res. Dry Riesling, Reserve Dry Riesling, Reserve Umpqua Valley Le Pavillon Vineyard Le Pavillon Vineyard Dry Willametter Valley
OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR
$30 $30 $35 $35 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $45 $39 $39 $28 $31
Ch. Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard WA Ch. Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard WA Ch. Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard WA Ch. Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard WA Ch. Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard WA Ch. Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard WA Ch. Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard WA Ch. Ste. Michelle Indian Wells WA Ch. Ste. Michelle Saint M, Pfaltz GR Claar Cellars Dry Riesling WA Columbia Winery Cellarmaster’s Reserve WA Dr. Loosen/CSM Eroica WA Dr. Loosen/CSM Eroica WA Dr. Loosen/CSM Eroica WA Dr. Loosen/CSM Eroica WA Dr. Loosen/CSM Eroica WA Dr. Loosen/CSM Eroica WA Jardin Winery Carter Vineyard WA Naches Heights Estate WA Poet’s Leap Columbia Valley WA Poet’s Leap Columbia Valley WA Poet’s Leap Columbia Valley WA Poet’s Leap Columbia Valley WA Poet’s Leap, Carmina Burana, Casked Dry Riesling WA Poet’s Leap Columbia Valley WA Poet’s Leap Columbia Valley WA Poets Leap Columbia Valley WA Poet’s Leap Columbia Valley WA Scarborough, Cease & Desist, Yakima Valley WA Woodward Canyon Dry Riesling, Col. Valley WA
$35 $32 $31 $30 $30 $30 $31 $39 $31 $30 $21 $45 $44 $43 $42 $42 $42 $29 $31 $49 $48 $47 $46 $77 $45 $44 $43 $42 $39 $39
Washington 1998 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2005 2005 1997 2003 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2003 2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2009 2002
Idaho 1994 Ste. Chapelle 1998 Ste. Chapelle
Idaho Dry
ID ID
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Johannisberg Riesling, Dry $37 Johannisberg Riesling, Semi-Dry $40 Johannisberg Riesling, Late Harvest $48
Michigan riesling 2006 Ch. Grand Traverse, Old Mission Peninsula, Semi-Dry
$38
Albariño 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010
Abacela Umpqua Valley Estate Abacela, Cobble Hill Estate, Umpqua Valley Abacela Southern Oregon Abacela Estate Abacela Estate Abacela Estate, Southern Oregon Abacela Estate, Southern Oregon
OR OR OR OR OR OR OR
$37 $45 $45 $43 $43 $43 $43
WA OR OR
$27 $34 $34
(500 ml) OR Aurora Vineyard, Estate OR Aurora Vineyard, Estate OR
$48 $48 $39
2000 Gray Monk Cellars BC 2008 Adelsheim, Ribbon Springs Vineyard, Ribbon Ridge OR 2009 Adelsheim, Ribbon Springs, Vineyars, Ribbon Ridge OR
$29 $39 $39
Aligotè 1997 Covey Run 1999 La Bête 2000 La Bête
Reserve
Arneis 1997 Ponzi Vineyards 2006 Ponzi Vineyards 2009 Ponzi Vineyards
Auxerrois
Chenin Blanc: north american 2000 1992 1993 1993 2001 2004 2004 2005 2002
Andrew Rich Tabula Rasa OR/WA Bethel Heights Willamette Valley OR Bethel Heights OR Covey Run WA Château Ste. Michelle Horse Heaven Vineyard WA Golden Mile Cellars, Old Vine, Home Vineyard BC Hogue, Terroir, Andrews Vineyard WA L’Ecole No 41 Walla Voilà WA Quails’ Gate Estate, Family Reserve, Okanagan V. BC Chenin Blanc dessert wines, see page ??? and page 143
$30 $29 $25 $25 $37 $60 $39 $25 $35
Chenin Blanc: france See Loire Valley whites, page 99
Chenin Blanc: south africa See South Africa, page 136, as well as dessert wines, page 144
Gewürztraminer
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Covey Run Celilo Vineyard Foris Vineyards Rogue Valley Foris Vineyards Rogue Valley Hoodsport Yakima Valley Phelps Creek Vineyards Oakridge Vineyard Pierre Noire Columbia Gorge Terra Blanca Late Harvest Terra Blanca Late Harvest Three Rivers Late Harvest
WA OR OR WA WA WA WA WA WA
$30 $30 $30 $30 $33 $40 $40 $39 $35
2002 2004 2004 2003 2001 2002 2003
Calliope, Beaumont Vineyard, Okanagan Valley BC Dirty Laundry, Woo Woo Vines, Okanagan Valley BC Joie (Gewürztraminer/Kerner/Muscat) Okanagan BC Private Reserve, Okanagan BC Sumac Ridge Estate Wild Goose Vineyard Okanagan Valley BC Wild Goose Vineyard Okanagan Valley BC Wild Goose Vineyard Okanagan Valley BC
$35 $35 $35 $39 $35 $35 $35
Gewürztraminer, British Columbia
Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2000 Domaine Schoffit
Cuvée Alexandre, Vieilles Vignes $45
2004 Te Whare Ra
Marlborough
NZ
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2003 Paolo Bea
“Santa Chiara,” Italian
IT
$55
Gewürztraminer, New Zealand Grechetto
Grenache Blanc
2006 2007 2007 2009
McCrea Sirocco (Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Picpoul Blanc, Roussanne) WA McCrea Cellars Sirocco Blanc WA McCrea Cellars, Grenache Blanc, Boushey Vineyard WA McCrea Cellars, Grenache Blanc, Boushey Vineyard WA
$45 $45 $56 $56
2008 Daedalus Cellars, Grüner Veltliner, Elton Vineyard OR 2008 Reustle at Prayer Rock Umpqua Valley OR 2009 Reustle at Prayer Rock Umpqua Valley OR
$45 $45 $48
2003 Hoodsport 2007 Lopez Island
Puget Sound Appellation WA Estate, Organic, Puget S. WA
$30 $36
2009 Maison Bleue, Petite Joie WA 2003 Niebaum-Coppola, Blancaneaux, White Rhône Blend CA CA 2006 Rubicon Estate, Blancaneaux, White Rhône Blend
$57 $72 $75
1998 Andrew Will Cuvée Lulu Anne Louise WA 2001 La Crotta, Muscat Chambave, Vallée d’Aoste, DOC Italy
$35 $39
2004 2005 2002 2003 2007 2001
DeLille Cellars Doyenne Roussanne WA Isenhower Cellars Snapdragon WA McCrea Cellars Ciel du Cheval Vineyard WA McCrea Cellars Ciel du Cheval Vineyard WA Tranche, Rhone White, Roussanne-Viognier WA Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc CA
$89 $36 $45 $45 $49 $60
NV NV NV
Momokawa Asian Pear Sake Momokawa Silver Sake Momokawa Ruby Sake Kikusakari, Asamurasaki Red Rice Sake
$29 $29 $29 $65
Grüner Veltliner
Madeleine Angevine Marsanne
Muscat Blanc Roussanne
Sake
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Torrontes: Argentina 2007 Susana Balbo, Crios de S. Balbo, torrontes, Cafayete
$30
2007 Whidbey Island Winery Estate, Puget Sound
RI
$30
2003 Sakonnet
RI
$33
Siegerrebe
Vidal Blanc
Estate, Rhode Island
Viognier 2004 2005 2006 2005 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2002 1998 2003 2008 2002 2000 2001 2000 2007 2007 1998 1999 2000 2001 2004 2009 2002 2003 2005 2006 2002 2009 2002
Abacela Southern Oregon Abacela Southern Oregon Abacela Estate Grown àMaurice Cellars Columbia Valley Brian Carter, Oriana (Viognier/Riesling/Roussane) Brian Carter, Oriana (Viognier/Riesling/Roussane) Brian Carter, Oriana (Viognier/Riesling/Roussane) Brian Carter, Oriana Columbia Valley Cayuse Vineyarda Walla Walla Coeur d’Alene Columbia Valley Columbia Winery Red Willow Vineyard Columbia Winery Red Willow Vineyard Cowhorn Vineyard Biodynamic, Applegate Crown Valley Winery Missouri Elemental Cellars Deux Vert Vineyard Elemental Cellars Deux Vert Vineyard Griffin Creek Rogue Valley Lullaby Walla Walla Valley Mark Ryan McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars Ciel du Cheval Vineyards Nefarious Cellars, Defiance Vineyard, Chelan Rulo Winery Rulo Winery Rulo Winery Rulo Winery Seven Hills Columbia Valley Tildio Lake Chelan Estate Zefina Serience, White Rhône
OR OR OR WA WA WA WA WA WA ID WA WA OR MO OR OR OR WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$38 $38 $38 $45 $42 $42 $42 $42 $65 $38 $45 $39 $55 $45 $44 $44 $49 $58 $49 $45 $37 $37 $45 $38 $35 $40 $40 $40 $42 $35 $39 $45
NV NV
Venturi-Schultze Balsamic Vinegar Abacela Verjus
BC OR
$95 $22
Vinegar & Verjus White Blends
1993 Caymus 2002 Caymus NV Sokol Blosser NV Sokol Blosser 1997 Archery Summit
Conundrum Conundrum Evolution No. 9 Evolution Vireton
CA CA OR OR OR
$55 $50 $30 $27 $45
2002 Crown Valley Winery 2003 Stone Hill Winery
Viognier Seyval
MO MO
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Oregon Pinot Noir the Beginning of the modern era in oregon Wine
The 1975 Eyrie Vineyards South Block Pinot Noir David “Papa Pinot” Lett, The Eyrie Vineyards
In Paris
grow Pinot Noir in cool climatic conditions. As a result of these Wine Olympics, others took notice, and the seeds of the
in 1979, the French food and wine maga-
modern era in Oregon viticulture were
zine GaultMillau sponsored an “Olympics
planted. With the help of David Adelsheim
of the Wines of the World.” Thirty-three of
and David Lett, Robert Drouhin—scion of
the world’s wine regions entered 586 wines.
the 120-year-
In the final blind-tasting competitions, the
old French
Eyrie Vineyards’ 1975 Oregon Pinot Noir
négociant firm
placed third in the Burgundy category.
Maison Joseph
For the French, there was a good deal of
Drouhin—
consternation regarding the number of
invested
foreign wines that had outscored the “home
10-million
team” in the Olympiads. Twelve of these
dollars in the
winners were challenged to a rematch to
1980s to create
take place in the heart of Burgundy itself.
Domaine
On the 8th of January, 1980, 20 French,
Drouhin
T
he Willamette Valley is considered America’s promised land for Pinot Noir. Although there are many that dispute Oregon’s excellence with the grape, the best producers here make Pinot Noir as good as or better than any in America.”
—Doug Frost, M.S., M.W.
English, and American wine judges gath-
Oregon, which is now overseen by his char-
ered in Beaune at the 1,000-year-old Hall
ismatic daughter, Véronique Drouhin-Boss.
of Justice of the Dukes of Burgundy. The six top-scoring foreign Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from the Olympiads were judged again, this time against the finest Burgundies of the best vintages. The Eyrie Vineyards’ 1975 South Block Pinot Noir finished just two-tenths of a point behind the 1959 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny. The result was seen (at least at the time in America) as a far-reaching victory for the vision of Eyrie’s founder, David Lett, who moved from California to Oregon to pursue his controversial plan to
On the third weekend in July each year, Pinot Noir makers and lovers from around the world gather on the bucolic grounds of Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon, for the International Pinot Noir Celebration. This is the premier event for Pinot Noir lovers.
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David Adelsheim is a pioneering Oregon winemaker, responsible for many of the high standards under which Oregon wines are made.
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Talented vintner Fred Arterberry committed suicide in his winery in 1990. This was his last wine.
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Myron Redford is a native of Seattle. He worked as a “cellar rat” at Associated Vintners (now the Columbia Winery in Woodinville) before relocating to Oregon. There he made his first barrel of Pinot Noir in 1976. Myron does things his own way, typically using little or no new oak on his Pinot Noirs. He believes that this approach lets the grape better speak for itself.
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Bergström
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Oregon winemaker Josh Bergström completed the post graduate program in Viticulture and Enology at the CFPPA (Center for the Formation and Promotion of Agricultural Production) in Beaune during 1998 and 1999. He practices biodynamic viticulture.
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Beaux Frères
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Michael Etzel crafts a large and elegant version of Pinot Noir. His beaux frère (brother-in-law) and partner is the wine critic, Robert M. Parker, Jr. As the years have passed, Michael’s hand has lightened on the wine and they are now even more balanced and expressive. The wines of the mid-and-late 90s are drinking particularly well.
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OR OR OR OR OR OR OR Belles Soeurs, Shea OR Belles Soeurs, Temperance OR Beaux Frères Vineyard OR Belles Soeurs OR Les Cousines OR Belles Soeurs, Shea OR Beaux Frères Vineyard OR Upper Terrace OR Beaux Frères Vineyard OR Upper Terrace OR Belles Soeurs OR Beaux Frères Vineyard OR Willamette Valley OR The Vineyard OR The Vineyard OR The Vineyard OR
$210 $195 $150 $145 $155 $155 $155 $99 $99 $150 $92 $93 $90 $145 $185 $125 $170 $84 $155 $79 $125 $129 $135
Estate Grown SE Block Reserve Flat Block Reserve Estate Lewman Hills Flat Block Reserve Nysa Vineyard
OR OR OR OR OR OR OR
$70 $75 $75 $70 $75 $70 $61
2005 Boedecker 2006 Boedecker 2007 Boedecker
Athena Vineyard Stewart Vineyard Athena Vineyard
OR OR OR
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Willamette (Organic)
OR OR Cuvée du Tonnelier OR Les Dijonnais OR Clos Ladybug OR Cinquante OR Cuvée du Tonnelier OR Cuvée du Tonnelier OR Willamette (Organic) OR Cuvée du Tonnelier OR Select, Willamette Valley OR Boulder Block OR Cuvée du Tonnelier OR
$110 $75 $95 $95 $42 $75 $82 $88 $68 $80 $61 $85 $85
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Boedecker
Brick House
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From his first planting in May of 1990 until today, former CBS newsman Doug Tunnell has relied on the basics. All his fruit is estate grown and certified organic. All Brick House wines are produced and bottled by hand, and they’re begun with indigenous (or wild) yeast fermentations.
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The Pinot Noirs of Oregon Broadley Vineyards
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OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR
$295 $97 $85 $55 $60 $97 $80 $97 $58 $79 $88 $80 $79 $91
Willamette Valley OR Abbey Ridge OR Abbey Ridge, “No Clos” OR Willamette Valley OR Abbey Ridge OR Willamette Valley OR Abbey Ridge OR Willamette Valley OR Clos Electrique OR Clos Electrique OR Clos Electrique OR Willamette Valley OR Brick House (Organic) OR Clos Electrique OR Abbey Ridge OR Arley’s Leap OR Clos Electrique OR Abbey Ridge OR Clos Electrique OR Clos Electrique OR Gehrts Vineyard, Dundee OR Clos Electrique OR Clos Electrique OR Clos Electrique OR
$100 $75 $95 $65 $95 $95 $110 $57 $99 $99 $90 $50 $98 $108 $70 $63 $83 $75 $92 $82 $80 $98 $88 $110
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Ron Zimmerman
Harry Peterson-Nedry is a philosopher of wine and life in the Oregon wine country. His Rion Reserve began as a tribute to Patrice Rion of Domaine Daniel Rion in Burgundy.
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Steve Doerner is a biochemist who crafted the Pinot Noir at Calera in California before making the move to Cristom in Oregon.
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Rion Reserve Rion Reserve (magnum) Ridgecrest Vineyard Corral Creek Stoller Vineyard Ridgecrest Vineyard Stoller Vineyard Rion Reserve Rion Reserve (magnum) Three Vineyards Three Vineyards Rion Reserve Rion Reserve (3 liter) Ridgecrest Stoller Vineyard Rion Reserve 3 Vneyards (375ml) Stoller Vineyard
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$95 $195 $70 $77 $90 $75 $77 $99 $200 $49 $47 $93 $375 $78 $78 $80 $34 $75
Willamette Valley OR Willamette (magnum) OR Reserve OR Mt. Jefferson (375 ml) OR Marjorie (375 ml) OR Marjorie (1500 ml) OR Reserve (magnum) OR Louise Vineyard OR Reserve OR Louise Vineyard OR Louise Vineyard (magnum) OR Jessie Vineyard OR Jessie Vineyard (magnum) OR Eileen Vineyard OR Marjorie Vineyard OR Marjorie Vineyard OR Louise Vineyard OR Mt. Jefferson Cuvée (magnum) Mr. Jefferson Cuvée OR Mr. Jefferson Cuvée OR
$85 $160 $89 $34 $44 $99 $128 $89 $75 $85 $170 $85 $170 $85 $85 $79 $79
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Véronique Drouhin-Boss crafts some of the most classic Pinot Noirs of Oregon at Domaine Drouhin Oregon. Veronique is the daughter of Robert Drouhin of the venerable Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune, France. DDO Pinot Noir shows a remarkable continuity of style across vintages. Like most fine Pinot Noir, the wines give their full potential with a few years in the cellar. “Laurène” and “Louise” are barrel-selected cuvées named after Véronique’s daughters. The DDO Chardonnay is named after her son, Arthur.
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon (premier release) Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon (magnum) Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène (magnum) Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène (magnum) Domaine Drouhin Oregon Cuveé Louise Drouhin Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Domiane Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Cuveé Louise Drouhin Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Domaine Drouhin Oregon Cuveé Louise Drouhin Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène
OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR
$300 $220 $155 $135 $135 $195 $150 $290 $190 $150 $190 $75 $75 $115 $95 $105 $105 $220 $98 $115 $92 $220 $260 $88 $117 $83 $115 $215 $110 $75 $200 $105 $70 $70
Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Mark Bradford OR Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve (magnum) OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Monogram OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve (magnum) OR Domaine Serene Monogram OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve (375) OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve OR Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve (magnum) OR Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill OR Domaine Serene, Cœur Blanc (barrel-aged white pinot) OR Domaine Serene, Cœur Blanc (barrel-aged white pinot) OR Domaine Serene, Cœur Blanc (barrel-aged white pinot) OR
$170 $160 $150 $125 $105 $110 $117 $150 $63 $192 $110 $105 $400 $99 $199 $425 $46 $95 $195 $129 $159 $162 $165
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Ken & Grace Evenstad and winemaker Tony Rynders are producing some of the finest Pinot Noirs in America at Domaine Serene in the Red Hills above Dundee, Oregon. Tony left this position in May of 2008.
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Ron Zimmerman
Jason Lett has taken over as the winemaker at the Eyrie Vineyards...but still makes some of his own wine, Black Cap.
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Battle Creek Belle Valle Belle Valle Bella Vida Bella Vida Beran Vineyards Beran Vineyards Bernard Machado Black Cap Black Cap Cedar Creek Estate Citation Cottonwood Winery Carter Vineyard Château Faire Le Pont Cottonwood Winery Croft Bailey Vineyards Daedalus Cellars Daedalus Cellars Domaine Coteau Domaine Coteau Dusky Goose Dusky Goose Dusky Goose
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In 1995, Adam Campbell took over winemaking at Elk Cove from his founding parents, Joe and Pat Campbell. The top-of-theline Pinot Noirs are among the best in Oregon.
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Platnum Reserve, Ok. Willamette Valley Marina Piper Hillblock Pommard Washington State Brigette Catherine Reserve Willamette Valley Labyrinth Yamhill County Yamhill County Goldschmidt Vineyard Goldschmidt Vineyard Willamette Valley
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Wind Hill Estate Reserve Dundee Hills Reserve Willamette, 5000 ml La Bohème La Bohème Windhill Vineyard La Bohème La Bohème Reserve Reserve La Bohème Reserve, 30th Anniversary
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La Source La Source
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Brooks Coral Creek David Hill Estate Reserve Failla Goldschmidt Vineyard Francis Tannahill The Hermit Foxtrot Vineyards Naramata Bench Hatcher Wine Works Willamette Valley Hinman Hinman Ici/La-Bas (Au Bon Climat) “La Cagoule” Kramer Reserve La Bête Knight’s Gambit Lion Valley Vineyards Willamette Valley Lion Valley Vineyards Reserve (Unfiltered) Love and Squalor Willametter Valley Nicolas Rolin Willamette Valley Nicolas Rolin Willamette Valley Salem Hills Oregon Sarah Powell Wines Windridge Vineyard, Rogue Sarah Powell Wines Windridge Vineyard, Rogue Medici Vineyards Reserve Medici Vineyards Reserve Magnificent Wine Co. Willamette Valley Siduri Murfield Vineyard Silvan Ridge Willamette Valley Secret House Reserve, 2nd Release Secret House Secret House
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1993 1994 1996 1998 Kathy Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars goes where the Pinot is. She makes wine in Oregon as well as in the Santa Barbara region of California.
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Carter Vineyard Elton Vineyard Freedom Hill Vineyard Guadalupe Vineyard McCrone Vineyard Merth-Mitchell Nysa Vineyard Savoya Vineyard Shea Vineyard Wahle Vineyard Abbott Claim Vineyard Canary Hill Vineyard Carter Vineyard Freedom Hill Vineyard Guadalupe Vineyard Nysa Vineyard Shea Vineyard Savoya Vineyard McCrone Vineyard Abbot Claim Vineyard Canary Hill Vineyard Carter (375 ml) Carter Vineyard Merth-Mitchel Nysa Vineyard Savoya Vineyard Savoya Vineyard (375 ml) Abbot Claim Vineyard Canary Hill Vineyard Carter Vineyard Freedom Hill Guadalupe McCrone Nysa Savoya Shea
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Umpqua Cuvée Winemaker’s Reserve Barrel Select, Umpqua
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$45 $90 $89
Oregon Domaine Domaine Pfeiffer Vineyard Croft Vineyard Pfeiffer Vineyard Pfeiffer Vineyard
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$50 $105 $100 $79 $79 $79 $79
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Ron Zimmerman
Patricia Green earned plenty of fans in her years as winemaker at Torii Mor. Now she and Jim Anderson have their own winery, Patricia Green Cellars, on Ribbon Ridge southwest of Portland and adjacent to Beaux Frères. Her wines attract the serious attention of Pinot Noir lovers.
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Jim Anderson is the other half of the brains at Patricia Green. Patty and Jim use only wild, native yeast in making their wines, which is part of the secret of the complexity of the Patricia Green Pinot Noirs.
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Eason Vineyard Balcombe Vineyard Shea Vineyard Shea Vineyard Estate Eason Vineyard Balcombe Block 1B Balcombe Vineyard Quail Hill Goldschmidt Vineyard Balcombe Block 1B Shea Vineyard Notorious Singularity Bonshaw Eason Estate Estate, Etzel Block Estate, Old Vine Four Winds Goldschmidt Oregon Quail Hill Whistling Ridge Notorious Oregon Oregon (375 ml) Shea Vineyard Whistling Ridge Goldschmidt Bonshaw Estate, Etzel Block Shea Vineyard Notorious Estate, Old Vines Eason Vineyard Anden Vineyard Croft Vineyard Notorious 20th Anniversary Cuvée Notorious Balcombe Whistling Ridge Balcombe Vineyard Estate Old Vines Notorious
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Croft Vineyard Oregon
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$79 $40
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$70 $150 $68 $84
Charlie’s Vineyard, Cuvée Saskia OR Charlie’s Vineyard, Cuvée Saskia OR
$105 $95
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Provocateur Antoinette
OR OR
$35 $112
2000 Lange Winery 2004 Lange Winery 2005 Lange Winery
Dundee Hills Three Hills Cuvée Freedom Hill
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$70 $70 $110
Lachini Vineyards 2001 2001 2002 2004
Lachini Vineyards Lachini Vineyards Lachini Vineyards Lachini Vineyards
J. Christopher
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JK Carriere Lange
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Lachini Family Estate Ana Vineyard
L’Herbe Sauvage L’Herbe Sauvage (the Wild Herb) is a wine created once a vintage by Patty Green exclusively for The Herbfarm. Cuvées created from Patty’s best barrels are blind-tasted to create the annual blend, which, to date, have been rich, rounded, and elegant. Typically only 45 cases are created each vintage.
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L’Herbe Sauvage Balcombe/Shea Cuvée OR L’Herbe Sauvage Balcombe/Shea (magnum) OR L’Herbe Sauvage Goldschmidt-Shea Cuvée OR Goldschmidt-Shea (magnum) OR L’Herbe Sauvage L’Herbe Sauvage Patricia Green Estate OR L’Herbe Sauvage Etzel Grapes of Wrath Cuvée L’Herbe Sauvage Etzel Grapes of Wrath Cuvée L’Herbe Sauvage, Etzel Grapes of Wrath Cuvée (magnum) L’Herbe Sauvage Anden-Balcombe Cuvée OR L’Herbe Sauvage Ana’s Vineyard Cuvée OR
Laura Volkman Vineyards
Laura Volkman Vineyards, Elle Rêve OR Laura Volkman Vineyards, Jacob OR Laura Volkman Vineyards, Chatelaine OR Laura Volkman Vineyards, Rachael OR Laura Voklman Vineyards, Jacob (etched magnum) OR
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Thea’s Selection Stermer Vineyard Jerome Reserve Thea’s Selection Stermer Vineyard Jerome Reserve Reed & Reynolds Jerome Reserve Reed & Reynolds Stermer Vineyard Jerome Reserve Reed & Reynolds Thea’s Selection Thea’s Selection Stermer Vineyard Jerome Reserve
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fermenters are fed grapes from above by a rolling platform that was designed by Eric Lemelson. The winery is gravity-fed; the vineyards are organic.
$125 $255 $95 $200 $80 $80 $75 $165 $70 $65 $95 $75 $71 $69 $190 $70 $84 $99 $69 $79 $89 $93 $91 $90 $85 $95 $90 $62 $62 $79 $90
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Lemelson Vineyards’
Laura Volkman farms three estate acres of Pinot Noir. This is a very “Burgundian” wine.
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Hommage a’ A&D Hommage a’ A&D Souris (1500ml) Souris, Willamette Valley Souris, Willamette Valley Souris, Willamette Valley Souris, Willamette Valley Whistling Ridge Vineyard Whistling Ridge Vineyard
OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR OR
$58 $52 $110 $72 $68 $64 $72 $65 $75
Special Selection
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Shea Vineyard Bednarik Vineyard Freedom Hill Willamette Valley Winemaker’s Cuvée Winemaker’s Cuvée Winemaker’s Cuvée Bednarik Vineyard Freedom Hill Arcus Vineyard
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$105 $105 $95 $65 $82 $50 $50 $79 $79 $80
Willamette Valley
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$90 $75
Matello
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McKinlay
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Panther Creek
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Lynn Penner-Ash worked in Napa Valley before coming to Oregon in 1988 to work at Rex Hill. Her new winery opened in 2005.
Matello Matello Matello Matello Matello Matello Matello Matello Matello
Panther Creek Panther Creek Panther Creek Panther Creek Panther Creek Panther Creek Panther Creek Panther Creek Panther Creek Panther Creek
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Luisa Ponzi’s father and mother, Dick and Nancy, planted the family’s first vineyards in 1970. Luisa, a talented second-generation winemaker, studied enology in France and Italy.
Ponzi Vineyards
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$250 $200 $150 $195 $110 $115 $129 $150 $95 $150 $80 $32
Privé Privé Privé Privé Privé Privé
Le Nord Le Nord Le Sud Le Nord Le Sud Le Nord
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Marcus Goodfellow’s Matello Winery makes about 500 cases of wine each year. The “Souris” (French for “mouse”) is named for his friend, Tysan Pierce, Herbfarm sommelier. Marcus and Tysan worked together at The Heathman in Portland.
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Raptor Ridge
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Rex Hill
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Rex Hill Rex Hill Rex Hill Rex Hill Rex Hill Rex Hill Rex Hill
2001 R Stuart 2002 R Stuart 2002 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2006
Scott Paul Scott Paul Scott Paul Scott Paul Scott Paul Scott Paul Scott Paul
Shea Wine Cellars
Ron Zimmerman
Peter Rosback of Sineann worked at Elk Cove and was smitten with the desire to start his own winery. He has been able to source the best vineyards of Oregon and Washington for some very interesting wines.
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Shea Wine Cellars Shea Wine Cellars Shea Wine Cellars Shea Wine Cellars Shea Wine Cellars Shea Wine Cellars
Sineann
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Vintner’s Blend Wadenswil
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Oregon Archibald Vineyard Medici Jacob-Hart Vineyard Maresh Vineyard Jacob-Hart Vineyard Reserve
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$120 $145 $145 $105 $100 $100 $82
Big Fire
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$55 $29
R Stuart
Scott Paul
relocated from Napa Valley to the Willamette Valley to become the general manager at Domaine Drouhin Oregon. Now he’s moved on and is making Pinot Noir—or rather is letting Pinot Noir make itself. He uses wild yeast and never filters or manipulates his wines.
Le Sud Le Nord Le Sud
1977 Sokol Blosser
Cuvée Martha Pirrie OR Cuvée Martha Pirrie OR La Paulée, Willamette Val. OR Three Barrels OR La Paulée, Willamette Val. OR Audrey, Willamette Valley OR Cuvée Martha Pirrie OR
$57 $52 $79 $125 $79 $105 $48
Shea Vineyard OR Shea V., Back Block OR Shea Vineyard OR Shea Vineyard, Pommard OR Shea V., “Homer Cuvée” OR Shea Vineyard, Estate OR
$109 $105 $95 $108 $120 $85
Willamette OR All Oregon OR Covey Ridge OR Phelps Creek, Hood River OR Reed and Reynolds OR Resonance OR Oregon OR Covey Ridge OR Phelps Creek OR Resonance (375) OR Resonance OR Resonance Reserve OR
$75 $50 $80 $80 $95 $90 $55 $77 $77 $45 $92` $145
Yamhill County
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Sokol Blosser’s original blocks of Pommard and Wadenswil Pinot Noir were planted in the Dundee Hills in 1972 and 1974. They are adjacent to Domaine Drouhin Oregon.
Susan Sokol Blosser’s Oregon wine memoir takes us on a 35-year journey as this Reed College graduate learns to farm, to make wine, and participate in the founding of a whole, organic way of life based on the land, the vine, the family, and the human spirit.
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Tony Soter has made wine for more than 30 vintages. He is the founder of Etude in California and Soter Vineyards in Oregon and was the consulting winemaker to many famous Napa Valley wineries.
Sokol Blosser Sokol Blosser Sokol Blosser Sokol Blosser Sokol Blosser Sokol Blosser Sokol Blosser Sokol Blosser
Redlands Willamette Valley, mag. Willamette Valley, mag. Estate Dundee Hills, mag. Twelve Row Block, Estate Goosepen Block Old Vineyard Block
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$145 $150 $140 $90 $130 $135 $90 $105
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$100 $85 $40 $40 $40 $40 $67
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$95 $90 $70 $85 $78 $71 $71 $79 $71 $65 $65
Estate Reserve Winemaker’s Reserve Silverleaf Estate Reserve (375 ml)
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$75 $75 $80 $27
Estate
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Estate Estate Estate Estate Estate Estate (magnum) Estate Estate (magnum) Estate
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$225 $200 $195 $185 $160 $250 $165 $250 $155
Soter Vineyards
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Soter Vineyards Beacon Hill Soter Vineyards Beacon Hill Soter Vineyards North Valley Rosé Soter Vineyards North Valley Rosé Soter Vineyards North Valley Rosé Soter Vineyards North Valley Rosé Soter Vineyards North Valley Pinot Noir Also see Soter Vineyards Brut, page viii
St. Innocent
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St. Innocent O’Connor Vineyard St. Innocent Seven Springs St. Innocent Freedom Hill St. Innocent Brickhouse St. Innocent Brickhouse St. Innocent Freedom Hill St. Innocent Seven Hills St. Innocent Shea Vineyard St. Innocent Temperance Hill St. Innocent Seven Hills St. Innocent Anden Vineyard Also see St. Innocent sparkling wines, page viii
Stangeland
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Stangeland Stangeland Stangeland Stangeland
Stoller
2001 Stoller Vineyards
Thomas Winery 1997 2000 2001 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005
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2005 Thomas 2006 Thomas
Torii Mor 1994 1997 1999 2001
Ron Zimmerman
Dr. Don Olson’s Torii Mor Winery seeks to make a bigstyle Pinot Noir. Patty Green was the first winemaker. Jacques Tardy, originally from Burgundy, became the Torii Mor winemaker in 2005.
Torii Mor Torii Mor Torii Mor Torii Mor
Van Duzer
1989 Van Duzer 1989 Van Duzer 2004 Van Duzer
Westrey 1998 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Westrey Westrey Westrey Westrey Westrey Westrey Westrey
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WillaKenzie Estate
David Autrey is the “trey” in Westrey. The “Wes” is his wife, Amy Wessleman. Both were philosophy majors at Reed College. They contend that philosophers make good winemakers because they are “good at holding two contradictory views at the same time”—a useful ability in a craft that’s as much art as science. Autrey says, “overcoming Oregon’s intrinsic problems—a cool, wet climate—means “not looking at stock solutions, but considering the wide variety of options you have.”
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WillaKenzie Estate WillaKenzie Estate WillaKenzie Estate WillaKenzie Estate WillaKenzie Estate WillaKenzie Estate WillaKenzie Estate WillaKenzie Estate WillaKenzie Estate
Estate (magnum) Estate
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Yamhill County Oregon Amelia Rose Olson Vineyard
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$79 $69 $70 $90
Reserve Reserve (magnum) Estate
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$70 $150 $47
Anderson Family Vineyard Abbey Ridge Abbey Ridge Oracle Vineyard, Estate Oracle Vineyard, Estate Abbey Ridge Abbey Ridge
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$74 $69 $59 $59 $57 $55 $65
Aliette Vineyard Aliette Vineyard Oregon Kiana Emery Triple Black Slopes Terres Basses Ailette Pierre Leon
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$74 $74 $40 $67 $68 $102 $102 $89 $89
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$62 $62 $67 $60
“Classic” (premier release) OR Willamette OR Oregon OR Vintage Select OR
$130 $75 $55 $57
Willamette Valley Vineyards 1993 1993 1994 1994
Willamette Valley Vineyards Founders Reserve Willamette Valley Vineyards OVB (Our Very Best) Willamette Valley Vineyards Founders Reserve Willamette Valley Vineyards OVB
Witness Tree 1988 1994 2001 2001
Witness Tree Witness Tree Witness Tree Witness Tree
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1992 Yamhill Valley Winery Willamette Valley 1992 Yamhill Valley Winery Estate Reserve
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Jim Clendenen is a graduate with high honors from UC Santa Barbara. On his junior year abroad, he discovered France and wine and never looked back. Today his Au Bon Climat winery has established a reputation for pioneering fine Pinot Noir from the Central Coast of California.
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Acacia Winery Adrian Fog Adrian Fog Au Bon Climat Au Bon Climat Babcock Vineyards Bonaccorsi Bonaccorsi Byron Vineyard Casa Carneros Calera Wine Company Calera Wine Company Calera Wine Company Chalone Vineyard Chalone Vineyard Chalone Vineyard Charles Krug Copain Wines David Bruce David Bruce David Bruce Fiddlehead Cellars Gary Farrell Gary Farrell Gary Farrell Goldeneye Etude Etude Flowers Flowers Hanzell Hanzell Hanzell Hartford Court Hirsch Vineyard Iron Horse Kalin Kistler Lane Tanner Lane Tanner Littorai Littorai
Beckstoffer Las Amigas, Carneros $95 Floodgate Vineyard, Mendocino $123 Two Sisters Vineyard, Russian Rvr. $120 Ici/La Bas, La Cagoule OR/CA $99 La Bauge Au-Dessus, Santa Barbara $85 Grand Cuvée, Santa Ynez Valley $80 Santa Barbara County $120 Santa Rita Hills $110 Santa Maria Valley $80 Los Carneros Estate, Carneros $110 Mills Vineyard, Mt. Harlan $82 Jensen Vineyard, Mt. Harlan $88 Reed Vineyard, Mt. Harlan $82 Reserve, Chalone $120 Chalone Estate $80 Chalone Estate $60 Napa Valley “Burgundy” $150 Hein Vineyard, Anderson Valley $77 Brousseau Vineyard, Chalone $80 Windsor Gardens, Russian Rvr. $80 Tondré Grapefield, Santa Lucia $80 Santa Barbara $85 Bien Nacido, Santa Barbara $90 Rochioli Vineyard, Russian Rvr. $150 Russian River, Russian River Valley $72 Anderson Valley $95 Carneros $105 Carneros $95 Camp Meeting Ridge Vineyard $110 Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia $108 Estate, Sonoma Valley $175 Estate, Sonoma Valley $160 Estate, Sonoma Valley $155 Sevens Bench Vineyard, Carneros $88 Hirsch Vineyard, Sonoma Coast $105 Thomas Road Cuvée, Green Valley $110 Cuvée DD, Sonoma $68 Kistler Vineyard, Russian River $250 Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley $70 Julia’s Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley $65 Thieriot Vineyard, Sonoma Coast $130 Thieriot Vineyard, Sonoma Coast $120
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Dr. David Bruce bonded his winery in 1964. Situated at 2,200 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains, David Bruce has 9 acres of estate Pinot Noir (see page 47 for David Bruce wines).
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Littorai Martinelli Mi Sueño Navillus Birney Merry Edwards Merry Edwards Merry Edwards Merry Edwards Miura Vineyards Patz & Hall Radio-Couteau Radio-Couteau Red Car Rochioli Rochioli Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Sea Smoke Scherrer Scherrer Skewis Skewis Siduri Talley Vineyards Testarossa Vineyards Testarossa Vineyards Tulocay
Les Larmes, Anderson Valley $77 Martinelli Vineyard, Reserve $130 Russian River Valley $88 Sonoma Mt, Katherine Vineyard $62 Russian River Valley $75 Russian River Valley $70 Olivet Lane, Russian River $110 Windsor Gardens, Russian River $85 Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia $125 Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino $90 La Neblina, Sonoma Coast $90 Savoy, Anderson Valley $105 Amour Fou, Santa Barbara $85 Estate, Russian River $105 Estate, Russian River $77 Botella, Santa Rita Hills $175 Botella, Santa Rita Hills $175 Botella, Santa Rita Hills $129 Botella, Santa Rita Hills $112 Botella, Santa Rita Hills $105 Botella, Santa Rita Hills $113 Southing, Santa Rita Hills $179 Southing, Santa Rita Hills $179 Southing, Santa Rita Hills $125 Southing, Santa Rita Hills $120 Southing, Santa Rita Hills $115 Southing, Santa Rita Hills $110 Southing, Santa Rita Hills $145 Ten, Santa Rita Hills $235 Ten, Santa Rita Hills $230 Ten, Santa Rita Hills $210 Ten, Santa Rita Hills $200 Ten, Santa Rita Hills $225 Fort Ross Vineyard, Sonoma Coast $65 Russian River Valley $65 Floodgate Vineyard, Anderson Valley $75 Salzgeber Vineyard, Russian River $70 Cargasacchi, Santa Rita Hills $120 Rosemary’s Vineyard, Arroyo Grande $120 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia $100 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia $100 Haynes Vineyard, Napa Valley $50
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Tres Niños Vineyard, Napa Valley $105 Sonoma Coast $60 Allen Vineyard, Russian River $200 Allen Vineyard, Russian River $155 Rochioli, Russian River Valley $300 Olivet Lane, Russian River $170 Precious Mt., Sonoma Coast $300 Precious Mt., Sonoma Coast $260 Precious Mt., Sonoma Coast $240 Allen Vineyard, Russian River $175 Flax Vineyard, Russian River Val. $175 Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson V. $175 Vista Verde Vineyards, San Benito $155 Rochioli Riverblock, Russian Rvr. $185 Precious Mountain, Sonoma Coast $240 Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson V. $172 Central Coast $83 Westside Road Neighbors $170 Russian River Valley $105 Sonoma Coast $88 Sonoma County $88 Vista Verde $98 Bucher Vineyard $108 Flax Vineyard $108 Weir Vineyard $112 Ferrington Vineyard $118 Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard $195 Allen Vineyard $155 Sonoma Coast $107 Russian River $115 Westside Road Neighbors $205 Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard $225 Allen Vineyard $225 Russian River Valley $165 Westside Road Neighbors $195
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Other Pinot Noir Washington State Pinot Noir 2004 1985 1986 2004
Benson Estate Vineyard Estate, Chelan County, WA French Creek WA Salishan Lot 2 WA Tsillan Cellars Columbia Valley (Chelan) WA
$55 $45 $55 $57
New York Pinot Noir 2001 1998 2001 2001
Dr. Konstantin Frank Hargrave Vineyard Lamoreaux Landing Lamoreaux Landing
Reserve, Finger Lakes Long Island Finger Lakes Reserve, Finger Lakes
$65 $70 $40 $49
Other United States Pinot Noir 1999 2001 2001 1998
Chaddsford Winery Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania Chatham Hill Winery North Carolina Barboursville Vineyards Estate, Virginia Mission Mountain Montana State, American AVA
$50 $42 $45 $45
British Columbia Pinot Noir 2002 2002 2004 2003
Mission Hill Estate Reserve, Okanagan, BC Quails’ Gate Estate Winery, Okanagan Family Reserve Venturi Schulze Estate, Vancouver Island Winchester, Sharp Rock Vineyard, Vancouver Is. BC
$35 $70 $85 $50
Australian & Tasmanian Pinot Noir 2001 2001 2002 2002 2001 2002 2001
Bindi Bindi Coldstream Hills Morningside Vineyard Pipers Brook Pipers Brook Stefano Lubiana Wines
Macedon Ranges, Block 5 Macedon Ranges, Original Block Yarra Valley Reserve, Australia Estate, Tea Tree, Tasmania Ninth Island, Tasmania Estate, Pipers Brook, Tasmania Estate, Derwent Valley, Tasmania
$115 $105 $46 $105 $43 $75 $120
Sir Anthony von Mandl’s Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna, British Columbia, is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful wineries anywhere in the world. Ron Zimmerman
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New Zealand Pinot Noir Misha’s Vineyard in spectacular Central Otago, owned by Misha Wilkinson.
New Zealand Pinot Noir Wairarapa 2000 Ata Rangi
Estate, Martinborough, N. Island $110
Marlborough 2001 Isabel Estate Vineyards Marlborough 2001 2002 2001 2001
Lawson’s Dry Hills Lynskeys Wairau Peaks Mud House Wines Seresin Estate
Nelson 2000 Neudorf Vineyards 2001 Rimu Grove
Canterbury 1999 Giesen Wine Estate 1999 Pegasus Bay 2001 Pegasus Bay 2001 Pegasus Bay
Marlborough Marlborough Marlborough Marlborough
$75 $65 $58 $60 $80
Moutere Valley Nelson
$95 $95
Reserve Barrel Selection Waipara Prima Donna Estate (magnum)
$100 $90 $140 $140
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Blair Walter is winemaker at Felton Road, which is about 45 minutes east of Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand. His delicious Pinot Noirs have received significant international attention.
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Central Otago Felton Road Block 5 Felton Road Block 3 Felton Road Central Otago Felton Road Central Otago Felton Road Block 5 Felton Road Central Otago Felton Road Block 3 Felton Road Block 5 Felton Road Block 5 Misha’s Vineyard The High Note Olssens of Bannockburn Garden Vineyard Syren Central Otago Valli Waitaki Vineyard
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To Angelo Pelligrini, who got it first.
To the casual observer, it might seem unlikely that the Northwest corner of the United States could produce powerful red wines of distinction. After all, isn’t this a region famous for its rain? Yet the massive peaks of the Cascade Mountains block the ocean storms and keep the inland vineyards warm and dry. Amazingly, there is far less rainfall than in Napa Valley. These are wines of both power and of polish, typically falling somewhere between the boldness of California and the elegance of Bordeaux. Abacela Ron Zimmerman
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Chris Camarda started Andrew Will Winery in 1989. His wines are amazingly expressive, with vibrant, round, and lively fruit. Robert Parker, the wine reviewer, calls Andrew Will “outstanding.” We agree wholeheartedly.
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Discover the 30 wineries near The Herbfarm ...
The Wineries of Woodinville Mount Rainier, one of the world’s most massive volcanoes, dominates the view to the south of the Woodinville Wine Country.
In 1976, Chateau Ste. Michelle moved from Seattle to the Woodinville estate of former lumber baron Frederick Stimson. Today there are over 30 wineries for you to explore near The Herbfarm. Arlington Road Cellars Chateau Ste Michelle With their first crush in 2004, Arlington Road Cellars is one of the newest boutique wineries in Woodinville. Their first release, “Monolithe”—a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec—will be issued in the spring of 2007. Hours: Not open to the general public Phone: 425-482-1801 Web: arlingtonroadcellars.com email:
[email protected] 19495 144th Ave NE, A-115, Woodinville 98072
Austin Robaire Austin Robaire’s first vintage was 1999. Austin Robaire is a boutique Woodinville winery specializing in “industrial-strength” red wines. Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1-4; by appointment Phone: 206-406-0360 Web: arlingtonroadcellars.com email:
[email protected] 19495 144th Ave NE, A-115, Woodinville 98072
Baer Winery Lance Baer heads up this family operation on six secluded acres north of Woodinville. He crafts blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Hours: Not open to public. Join mailing list. Phone: 425-483-7060 Web: baerwinery.com email:
[email protected] 9118 222nd St NE, Woodinville 98072
Betz Family Winery After 25 years at Ste. Michelle, Bob Betz, Master of Wine and Cathy, his wife, founded Betz Winery in 1997. The new winery building opened in 2005 making five Bordeaux- and Rhône-style wines. Hours: Open for Passport and release weekend. Phone: 425-861-9823 Web: betzfamilywinery.com email:
[email protected] 13244 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, 98072
Ste. Michelle is the state’s oldest winery. It was named “American Winery of the Year 2004.” Ste. Michelle is also the largest producer of various styles of riesling in the world. Beautiful grounds and tasting room. Hours: Daily, 10-4:30 Phone: 425-415-3300 Web: ste-michelle.com email:
[email protected] 14111 NE 145th Street, Woodinville 98072
Chatter Creek Gordy Rawson returns to Woodinvlle with a full line up of interesting red and white Washington wines. Hours: Saturdays, 11-5 Phone: Tasting room: 425-485-3864; 206-985-2816 Web: chattercreek.com email:
[email protected] 18658 142nd Ave. NE, Woodinville 98072
Columbia Winery Sample premier Washington wines at the state’s largest wine-tasting bar. Some wines available only at the winery. Hours: Daily, 10-6 Phone: 425-488-2776 Web: columbiawinery.com email:
[email protected] 14030 NE 145th Street, Woodinville 98072
Covington Cellars David and Cindy Lawson invite you to their winery. They specialize in high quality wine and high quality hospitality. Hours: Saturdays, 1-5 Phone: 425-806-8636 Web: covingtoncellars.com email:
[email protected] 18580 142nd Ave. NE, Woodinville 98072
Web: cuillinhills.com email:
[email protected] 19501 144th Ave NE, C-200, Woodinville 98072
DeLille Cellars Founded in 1992, DeLille Cellars is one of the state’s flagship wineries. DeLille make some of the finest Bordeaux-style blends in the nation as well as beautiful Rhônes under the Doyenne label. Hours: Not open. By appointment on Fridays only. Phone: 425-489-0544 Web: delillecellars.com email:
[email protected] (1 mile south of The Herbfarm) PO Box 2233, 98072
Des Voigne Cellars Largely inspired by the wines of Tuscany, Des Voigne Cellars strives to craft premium wines in a style reminiscent of the old world with a flair that is distinctly Washington. Hours: Saturdays, 12-4 Phone: 425-415-8466 Web: desvoignescellars.com email:
[email protected] 19501 144th Ave. NE, Woodinville 98072
DiStefano Winery Mark Newton, founder, owner and winemaker has crafted wine from Washington State since 1984 and is dcated to producing small-lot, Bordeaux-style wines of the highest quality. Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 12-5 & by appoint. Phone: 425-487-1648 Web: distefanowinery.com email:
[email protected] 12280 Woodinville Drive NE, Woodinville 98072
Edmonds Winery
Cuillin Hills Winery
Edmonds’s goal is to make wines that represent the character and flavor of the grapes from the vineyard. Minimal intervention is practiced in the winery.
Cuillin Hills Winery (pronounced Coolin) is primarily focused on Syrah. Derek DesVoigne, who studied winemaking at U.C. Davis, is the owner and winemaker.
Hours: Saturdays, 12-4 Phone: 425-774-8959 Web: edmondswinery.com email:
[email protected] 19501 144th Ave. NE, D500, Woodinville 98072
Hours: Open Saturdays, 12-4 Phone: 425-415-VINO
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Facelli Winery Lou Facelli has 25 years of experience making wine in Washington. His fine wines always receive his personal touch. Lou and his family are usually in the winery to greet you. Hours: Weekends, 12-4 Phone: 425-488-1020 Web: facelliwinery.com email:
[email protected] 16120 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Suite 1, 98072
Highbridge Estate Highbridge is a winery in the making. Their 2006 vintage was made with DeLille’s Chris Upchurch as consulting winemaker. Highbridge is presently seeking building permits at their permanent location.
Hollywood Hill Vineyards Hollywood Hill is the first Woodinville winery dcated to making Burgundian style, cool climate wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown in Woodinville. Their first release will be in 2007.
Chris Upchurch has crafted some of the best Bordeaux-style wines in America during his 15 years at DeLille Cellars.
spring of 2007. Hours: by appointment until new facility opens Phone: 19730 144th PL NE Web: www.noveltyhillwines.com email:
[email protected] 19730 144th Place NE, Woodinville 98072
Hours: not currently open to the public Phone: 425-398-1045 Web: sparkmancellars.com email:
[email protected] 19501 144th Avenue NE, D-700, Woodinville 9807
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Januik Winery
Tim and Paige Stevens started this winer in 2002. Like most Woodinville winerie they produce small lots of very high qualit wines.
With over 20 years as a Washington State winemaker, Mike Januik has always worked to make wines of the highest quality. The Januik Winery will open in time for the 2007 crush (with a new address and hours).
Hours: Saturdays, 12-4 Phone: 425-424-9463 Web: stevenswinery.com email:
[email protected] 18510 142nd Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Hours: consult website Phone: 425-481-5502 Web: januikwinery.com email:
[email protected] 19730 144th Ave NE, Woodinville 98072
“Passport to Woodinville” is held on the first weekend in April each year. Participants receive a “passport” filled with labels and information, a glass and the unique opportunity to tour the local wineries, many of which are not open to the public on a regular basis. $50
JM Cellars JM Cellars works in partnership with a diverse collection of the Columbia Valley’s best vineyards to produce high quality wines styled for balance, power, dimension and finesse. JM is best known for blended reds. Hours: Saturdays, 12-4 Phone: 206-321-0052 Web: jmcellars.com email:
[email protected] 14404 137th Place NE, Woodinville 98072
Mark Ryan Winery Founded in 1999 by Mark Ryan McNeilly, this winery produces handcrafted, blended red wines that represent the vineyard from which they came, varietal character and house style.Hours: Phone: 206-910-7967 Web: markryanwinery.com email:
[email protected] 19501 144th Avenue NE, F-900, Woodinville 98072
Matthews Cellars Matthews Cellars built its reputation on Mat Losso’s red blend of the traditional Bordeaux varietals. Other limited-production wines are available at the winery. Hours: Weekends, 12-4 Phone: 425-487-9810 Web: matthewscellars.com email:
[email protected] 16116 140th Place NE, Woodinville 98072
Novelty Hill Winery Novelty Hill is dcated to innovative clonal selection, sound viticultural practices, and gentle, artisinal wine making. Their new winery, next to Columbia, opened in the Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
Sparkman Cellars
Sparkman Cellars has made vineyar sourcing its highest priority and only sourc fruit from growers whose commitment t quality is extraordinary. The heart of ou production is from Red Mountain
Vine and Sun
Vine and Sun produces a no-expense-sparre Cabernet Sauvignon called Barons. Matt Los is the consulting winemaker.
Page Cellars Page Cellars focuses on uncompromising quality and handcrafted premium red wines.Hours: Phone: 253-232-9463 Web: pagecellars.com email:
[email protected] 19495 144th Avenue NE, Woodinville 98072
Red Sky Winery Red Sky Winery strives to create wines that increase in intricacy over time and result in rich, elegant and complex wines that compliment food.Hours: Phone: 425-481-9864 Web: redskywinery.com email:
[email protected] 19495 144th Avenue NE, Woodinville 98072
Ross Andrew Winery Having worked for DeLille Cellars in Woodinville and Rosemount Estate in Australia, winemaker Ross Andrew Mickel returned to work with Bob and Cathy Betz at Betz Family Winery. His current release is a Cabernet Sauvignon. Hours: not open to the public Phone: 206-369-3615 Web: rossandrewwinery.com email:
[email protected] 18512 142nd Avenue NE, Woodinville 98072
SilverLake Winery Silver Lake Winery started in 1989 and now has tasting rooms in the Yakima Valley, Leavenworth, and Woodinville. Silver Lake is one of the largest wineries in the state. Hours: 12-5 daily Phone: 425-485-2437 Web: www.silverlakewinery.com email:
[email protected] 15029 Woodinville-Redmond Road, Wood. 98072
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Hours: not open to the public Phone: 425-398-7147 Web: vineandsun.com email:
[email protected] 18658 142nd Ave. NE, Woodinville 98072
William Church
William Church Winery was founded i 2005 to create premium wine that pairs we with food and drinks well by itself. Mat Loso of Matthew’s Cellars is the consultin winemaker.
Hours: St. Nick’s & Passport and by appointmen Phone: 425-427-0764 Web: williamchurchwinery.com email:
[email protected] 19495 144th Ave NE, B235, Woodinville 98072
Woodhouse Family
Woodhouse Family Cellars crafts wine under several labels, among them Darigh Dussek, Maghee, and Kennedy Shah, whic supports a philanthropic foundation.
Hours: Fri. 12-4; weekends 12-5; tasting fee Phone: 425-527-0608 Web: woodhousefamilycellars.com email:
[email protected] 15500 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Suite C600
Woodinville Wine Cellars
Woodinville Wine Cellars is a small an limited-production winery. Hours: April-September; refundable tasting fee Phone: 425-481-8860 Web: woodinvillewinecellars.com email:
[email protected] 17721 132nd Ave NE, Woodinville 98072
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Betz Family Winery
Ron Zimmerman
After a twenty-year career at Chateau Ste. Michelle, Master of Wine Bob Betz and wife, Cathy, craft premium Bordelais blends and Syrahs a mile south of The Herbfarm at their Betz Family Winery. Here Bob shows his basket press. His decision of when to stop pressing is based on tasting the juice every 20 seconds.
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Columbia Valley
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Seven Hills Vineyard Icicle Canyon Red Washington State Reserve
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Boudreaux Cellars
Ron Zimmerman
Brian Carter has a degree in microbiology from Oregon State University. He was the winemaker for Paul Thomas as well as Apex Cellars. His own winery, Brian Carter Cellars, is now located in Woodinville.
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Buty Winery
Solesce Red Wine, Col. V. WA
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Tapteil Vineyard Reserve Spring Valley Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Tapteil Vineyard Reserve Klipsun Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Tapteil Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Ciel du Cheval (375) Tapteil Vineyard Tapteil Vineyard (375) Klipsun Vineyard Bel Canto Vineyard Bel Canto Vineyard (375) Klipsun Vineyard
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Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards
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Piero Antinori’s attraction to distinctive viticultural regions brought him from Italy to Washington in 1990. Impressed, he formed a joint venture with Château Ste. Michelle to make a unique red wine blend named “Col Solare”—Shining Hill.
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In the 1960s, University of Washington professors begin making wine in a garage. In 1967, Associated Vintners becomes a full-fledged winery, and in 1979 hires Master of Wine, David Lake, as winemaker. In the early ‘80s, Associated Vintners changes its name to Columbia Winery and moves to its current location in Woodinville, Washington. The late David Lake retired in 2006, having been instrumental in introducing major innovations to Washington, including the state’s first single-vineyard-designated bottling and the grape varietal Syrah (see page 77).
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Garry & Chris Figgins create some of the most sought-after Cabernets and Merlots in America at Leonetti Cellars in Walla Walla. Their wines have appeared on the Wine Spectator “Top 100 Wines of the Year” many, many times. *1978: This is the wine that started the Washington wine industry as we now know it. Entered in its first competition, it was proclaimed the “Best Cabernet Sauvignon in America.” The rest, as they say, is history. As of 2009, we estimate that there are perhaps 15 or fewer bottles of the 1978 left in the world.
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Hightower Cellars
1997 Hightower Cellars
WA
$60
Mercer Ranch Estate Mercer Ranch Mercer Ranch
WA WA WA WA
$100 $90 $100 $125
1990 Hogue Cellars 1995 Hogue Cellars
Reserve Reserve
WA WA
$65 $58
1994 Hoodsport 1999 Hoodsport
Artist tion Etched Bottle (magnum)
WA WA
$75 $165
River’s Bend
WA
$50
Columbia Valley Seven Hills Vineyard Seven Hills Vineyard Columbia Valley
WA WA WA WA
$69 $75 $68 $59
Old Main Red Old Main Red Old Main Red Old Main Red
BC BC BC BC
$68 $70 $62 $62
Apogee, Pepper Bridge V. WA Apogee, Pepper Bridge V. WA Perigee, Seven Hills Vineyard WA
$105 $86 $86
2000 Mark Ryan 2000 Mark Ryan 2001 Mark Ryan
Dead Horse (Ciel du Cheval) WA Long Haul WA Long Haul WA
$70 $70 $65
1994 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001
Meritage Red Yakima Valley Red Wine Cab-Merlot-Franc Meritage Red Yakima Valley Red Wine Red Wine, Columbia Val. Elerding Reserve
WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$90 $85 $80 $79 $77 $95 $135
1985 Mercer Ranch (now named Champoux Vineyard) WA
$65
2002 Mission Hill
“Oculus,” Okanagan
BC
$75
2001 Nicholas Cole 2002 Nicholas Cole
Claret Camille
WA WA
$85 $90
Hinzerling 1977 1978 1978 1983
Hinzerling Hinzerling Hinzerling Hinzerling
Hogue Cellars Hoodsport Hyatt
1989 Hyatt
Januik Winery 1999 1999 2000 2001
Januik Winery Januik Winery Januik Winery Januik Winery
Kettle Valley 1998 2000 2001 2002
Kettle Valley Winery Kettle Valley Winery Kettle Valley Winery Kettle Valley Winery
L’Ecole No 41
2001 L’Ecole No 41 2003 L’Ecole No 41 2003 L’Ecole No 41
Mark Ryan
Matthews Cellars
Ron Zimmerman
Matt Loso of Matthews Cellars
was a sommelier at 18 and made his first wine at 21. His Bordeaux-style wines are made at his winery, just a mile from The Herbfarm Restaurant.
Matthews Cellars Matthews Cellars Matthews Cellars Matthews Cellars Matthews Cellars Matthews Cellars Matthews Cellars
Mercer Ranch
Mission Hill (British Columbia) Nicholas Cole Cellars
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Washington Cabernet Sauvignon & Proprietary Blends
Osoyoos Larose
2001 Osoyoos Larose 2002 Osoyoos Larose
Okanagan Valley, B.C. Okanagan Valley, B.C.
BC BC
$74 $70
2000 Owen Roe 2000 Owen Roe 2001 Owen Roe
DuBrul Vineyard Red Table Wine DuBrul Vineyard
WA WA WA
$125 $75 $112
2000 Owen Sullivan
R3 (375 ml)
WA
$17
Owen Roe
Owen Sullivan Winery Pepper Bridge
1998 Pepper Bridge Winery Pepper Bridge Vineyard WA 2000 Pepper Bridge Winery Pepper Bridge Vineyard WA 2000 Pepper Bridge Winery Pepper Bridge (magnum) WA
$100 $95 $190
2003 Pirouette 2004 Pirouette
Columbia Valley Red Wine WA Columbia Valley Red Wine WA
$104 $96
1995 Preston
Platinum Red
WA
$85
1984 Redford
WA
$109
2001 Red Sky
Cabernet/Merlot/Cab. Franc WA
$46
1999 Robert Karl 2000 Robert Karl
Columbia Valley Columbia Valley
WA WA
$61 $48
WA
$35
Pirouette (Agustin Huneeus & Philippe Melka ) Preston Premium Wines Quilceda Creek See page 64
Redford Ron Zimmerman
Jean-François Pellet worked for four years at Heitz Cellars in Napa Valley before becoming winemaker at Norm McKibben’s Pepper Bridge Winery in Walla Walla. Jean-François is a third generation wine grower and maker who worked in Switzerland and Spain prior to bringing his talents and enthusiasm to the new world.
Red Sky Winery Robert Karl
Salmon Bay
1985 Salmon Bay
Seven Hills
1988 Seven Hills
Walla Walla Valley
WA
$60
1999 Sineann
Baby Poux Vineyard
WA
$77
2002 Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah, Walla Walla 2003 Spring Valley Vineyard Frederick Red Wine
WA WA
$125 $90
2004 Syzygy 2004 Syzygy
WA WA
$44 $56
ID
$45
Trutina, Col. Valley
WA
$65
Claret
WA
$85
Sineann
Spring Valley Syzygy
Ste. Chapelle
Red Wine Columbia Valley Cab.
1983 Ste. Chapelle
Trey Marie
1999 Trey Marie
Tyrus Evan
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Walla Walla Vintners
1998 Walla Walla Vintners
Columbia Valley
Willamette Valley Vineyards
1992 Willamette Valley Vineyards Founders Reserve
Wilridge Winery 2000 Wilridge
Mélange
WA
$70
OR
$45
WA
$50
Woodward Canyon See page 64
Ron Zimmerman
See next page for Quilceda Creek & Woodward Canyon
Serge Laville was born in
France and studied winemaking there. He fell in love with Walla Walla, Washington while touring America, and is now the winemaker for Spring Valley Vineyards.
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Washington Cabernet Sauvignon & Proprietary Blends
Quilceda Creek
Ron Zimmerman
Alex Golitzin and his son, Paul, of Quilceda Creek make one of the great Cabernets in America. Alex’s uncle, André Tchelistcheff (legendary winemaker at BV in Napa Valley), advised him in the early years. “There is no producer in the world that fashions Cabernet Sauvignons as consistently extraordinary as Quilceda Creek.” -Robert M. Parker, Jr.,
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek Quilceda Creek
Woodwarsd Canyon
Ron Zimmerman
Rick Small’s Woodward Canyon Winery enjoys the advantage of owning mature estate vineyards, the first 26 acres of which were planted in 1976.
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Washington
WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$600 $375 $420 $450 $490 $490 $475 $475 $450 $450 $450 $450 $425 $400 $400 $375 $375 $350 $350 $385 $350 $375 $375 $320 $315 $290
Dedication Series Columbia Valley Dedication Series Charbonneau
WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$160 $160 $155 $145 $220 $120 $120 $145 $85 $180 $120 $145 $135 $150 $85 $265 $129 $79 $125 $247 $75 $68 $63 $58
(magnum)
Columbia Valley Dedication Series Charbonneau (magnum)
Dedication Series Old Vines Charbonneau Artist Series Artist Series Old Vines (magnum) Old Vines Artist Series Old Vines Old Vines (magnum) Artist Series Walla Walla Walla Walla Walla Walla
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Northwest Merlot
H E R B F A R M
Though Cabernet Sauvignon often steals the limelight, highquality Merlot offers round suppleness. In general, we believe Washington is capable of making America’s best Merlots. Abacela 2002 2003 2004 2005
Abacela Abacela Abacela Abacela
Adelsheim
1978 Adelsheim
Andrew Will 1989 1992 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002
Apex 1990 1991 1992 1994
Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will
Oregon Southern Oregon Southern Oregon Southern Oregon
OR OR OR OR
$62 $60 $45 $45
Washington
OR
$60
Ciel du Cheval
WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$130 $100 $85 $85 $85 $85 $90 $85 $95 $85 $83 $85 $85 $67 $85
WA WA WA WA
$65 $60 $60 $60
WA
$75
WA
$70
Pepper Bridge WA Pepper Bridge/Seven Hills WA Pepper Bridge WA
$70 $64 $70
Ciel du Cheval Seven Hills Pepper Bridge Seven Hills Pepper Bridge Ciel du Cheval Klipsun Vineyard Seven Hills Seven Hills Klipsun Vineyard Pepper Bridge Cuvée Lucia, Red Wine Klipsun Vineyard
Apex Apex Apex Apex
Ash Hollow
2002 Ash Hollow, Ash Hollow Vineyard, Merlot/Cab.
Blackwood Canyon
1988 Blackwood Canyon
Boudreaux Cellars
2001 Boudreaux Cellars 2002 Boudreaux Cellars 2004 Boudreaux Cellars Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
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Washington Merlot & Merlot Blends
Buty Winery
2002 Buty Winery 2003 Buty Winery 2006 Buty Winery
Merlot/Cab. Franc Merlot/Cab. Franc Merlot/Cab. Franc
Canoe Ridge
1994 Canoe Ridge
Château Ste. Michelle
1977 Château Ste. Michelle 1995 Château Ste. Michelle
Washington State Reserve
Chinook 1985 1987 1992 1998
Chinook Chinook Chinook Chinook
Columbia Winery
1981 1987 1993 1995 1998
Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia
David Lake Milestone David Lake Milestone (magnum)
Columbia Valley (3 liter)
Copain
2001 Copain
DeLille Cellars 1993 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008
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$83 $80 $75
WA
$45
WA WA
$85 $55
WA WA WA WA
$90 $75 $60 $57
WA WA WA WA WA
$85 $75 $65 $150 $250
Cailloux & Coccinelle, Walla Walla $125
DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars
D2 D2 D2 D2 (magnum) D2 D2 (magnum) D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 DA
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$170 $165 $150 $310 $100 $225 $96 $93 $89 $85 $83 $79 $75 $73 $71 $68
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Washington Merlot & Merlot Blends
DiStefano
1999 DiStefano
Donedei
2001 Donedei
Columbia Valley
Eyrie
1976 Eyrie
(Possibly the only surviving bottles!)
WA
$44
WA
$72
OR
$175
Facelli 1988
Five Star Cellars
2001 Five Star Cellars
Januik Winery
1999 Januik Winery 1999 Januik Winery
Jardin Winery 2001 Jardin
WA
$40
Walla Walla Valley
WA
$85
Klipsun Vineyard Columbia Valley
WA WA
$77 $70
Yakima Valley
WA
$49
WA WA
$50 $35
WA
$57
Latah Creek
1988 Latah Creek 1993 Latah Creek
L’Ecole No 41
1995 L’Ecole No 41
Leonetti Cellars’ Merlot ages well, but winemakers Gary & Chris Figgins also makes them to be enjoyed in their youth. Leonetti Cellars 1984 1989 1990 1995 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
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Washington State Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley American Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley
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$400 $325 $300 $285 $270 $260 $255 $245 $225 $215 $200 $190 $180 $170 $165 $160
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Northwest Merlot & Merlot Blends 2009 Leonetti Cellars
Northstar
1998 1999 2000 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003
Northstar Northstar Northstar Northstar Northstar Northstar Northstar Northstar Northstar
Nota Bene Cellars 2001 Nota Bene
Columbia Valley
$110 $115 $110 $200 $95 $82 $44 $79 $79
Miscela
WA
$49
BC
$79
WA WA WA
$109 $105 $105
WA
$50
Columbia Valley Columbia Valley
WA WA
$115 $110
Walla Walla Walla Walla
WA WA
$87 $95
Reserve
WA
$45
Washington Washington Washington
WA WA WA
$150 $150 $150
Walla Walla
WA
$65
WA
$45
Viola V., Echo West Vin. OR
$78
Columbia Valley Columbia Valley
$48 $48
2003 Orofino, Merlot/Cabernet, Similkameen Valley 2000 Owen Roe 2001 Owen Roe 2002 Owen Roe
DuBrul/Rosa Mystica DuBrul Vineyard DuBrul Vineyard
Paul Thomas
1989 Paul Thomas
Pedestal
2003 Pedestal 2004 Pedestal Michel Rolland of Bordeaux is known the world over. His Pedestal is crafted from Washington State fruit as a part of the Longshadow project.
Pepper Bridge
1999 Pepper Bridge 2000 Pepper Bridge
Preston
1990 Preston
Quilceda Creek
1998 Quilceda Creek 1999 Quilceda Creek 2000 Quilceda Creek
Chateau Rollat
2005 Chateau Rollat
$155
WA Columbia Valley WA Columbia Valley WA Columbia Valley (magnum)WA Columbia Valley WA Columbia Valley WA Columbia Valley (375 ML) WA Columbia Valley WA Walla Walla WA
Orofino
Owen Roe
WA
Made by Christian LeSommer, formely with Château Latour
Seven Hills
2000 Seven Hills
Sno Road
2006 Sno Road
Sineann
1998 Sineann 1999 Sineann
Columbia Valley
WA WA
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Merlot
1999 Sineann
Oregon
OR
$50
WA
$35
2003 Tsillan Cellars (pronounced “Chelan”), Col. Valley WA
$59
Staton Hills
1992 Staton Hills
Tsillan Cellars
Walla Walla Vintners
1997 Walla Walla Vintners 1997 Walla Walla Vintners
Spring Valley Vineyard Pleasant Vineyard
WA WA
$52 $48
OR
$40
WA WA WA WA
$70 $42 $75 $95
2002 Whitestone, Pieces of Red, Lk. Roosevelt Vineyard WA
$62
Willamette Valley Vineyards 1992 Willamette Valley Vineyards
Woodward Canyon 1988 1998 1999 2000
Woodward Canyon Woodward Canyon Woodward Canyon Woodward Canyon
Nelm’s Road Columbia Valley Walla Walla
Whitestone
California Merlot 2001 2002 2003 2003 2005 2001 1999
Carter Cellars, Truchard Vineyard, Napa (375 ml) Carter Cellars, Truchard Vineyard, Napa (375 ml) Carter Cellars, Truchard Vineyard, Napa Carter Cellars,Truchard Vineyard, Napa (375 ml) Carter Cellars, Truchard Vineyard, Napa Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Ravenswood Estate, Sonoma
CA CA CA CA CA CA CA
$60 $55 $100 $50
BC BC BC BC
$69 $65 $79 $75
$180 $99 $57
British Columbia Merlot 1999 2000 2000 2002
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Cabernet Sauvignon Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) is one of California’s most historic wineries. It was founded 107 years ago by Georges de Latour. The Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was a benchmark for decades. Beaulieu continues the tradition of fine wines handed down by legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff—the Maestro. Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Collection
In 1900, French-born
Georges de Latour
buys land in Napa Valley and founds a winery named after the “beautiful place” of the site. In 1938, Latour finds a new winemaker in Paris, a 37-year-old Russian, André Tchelistcheff, who will become one of California’s greatest winemakers of the 20th century. Tchelistcheff ’s nephew, Alex Golitzin, will found Quilceda Creek Winery in Washington State, page 64. Golitzin will go on to make some of the greatest Cabernets in Washington State at the Quilceda Creek Winery.
André Tchelistcheff
1964 1965 1967 1971 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1979 1980 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour B.V. Georges de Latour
Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa CA Private Reserve, Napa (mag) CA
$400 $350 $250 $255 $225 $450 $355 $350 $250 $340 $160 $190 $250 $280 $275 $250 $255 $250 $255 $230 $220 $220 $200 $180 $180 $200 $160 $150 $140 $340
1993 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Araujo Estates Wines Araujo Estates Wines Araujo Estates Wines Araujo Estates Wines Araujo Estates Wines Araujo Estates Wines
Eisele Vineyard, Napa CA Eisele Vineyard, Napa CA Eisele Vineyard, Napa CA Eisele Vineyard, Napa CA Eisele Vineyard, Napa (375) CA Eisele Vineyard, Napa (375) CA
$420 $350 $350 $225 $195 $190
Araujo Estates Wines
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California Cabernet Sauvignon & Proprietary Blends
Abreu
2001 Abreu 2002 Abreu
Madrona Ranch, Napa Madrona Ranch, Napa
CA CA
$625 $625
CA
$120
Exclusive Selection Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Naps 3L Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa Private Reserve, Napa
CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA
$3,500 $275 $320 $250 $240 $230 $220 $650 $205 $220 $180 $200 $175
Melbury, Napa Valley Melbury, Napa Valley St. Eden, Napa Valley
CA CA CA
$500 $450 $450
CA CA CA CA CA CA CA
$800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,200 $625 $750 $775
Benziger
2005 Benziger, Tribute, Sonoma Mountain Estate
Beringer 1937 1986 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1992 1993 1994 1996 1997 1999
Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer Beringer
Bond Estates
2000 Bond Estates 2001 Bond Estates 2001 Bond Estates
Bond is a group of single vineyard wines from Napa Valley. Bill Harlan and Bob Levy make the wines. Melbury is northeast of Rutherford. Finesse. Vecina is in Oakville’s western foothills. Powerful. St. eden is a rocky knoll in Oakville. Opulent.
Bryant Family Vineyard
1992 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999 2000
Bryant Family Vineyard Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley Bryant Family Vineyard Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley Bryant Family Vineyard Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley Bryant Family Vineyard Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley Bryant Family Vineyard Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley Bryant Family Vineyard Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley Bryant Family Vineyard Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley
Carter Cellars
Ron Zimmerman
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Carter Cellars Coliseum Block, Napa CA Carter Cellars Fortuna Block, Oakville CA Carter Cellars Beckstoffer, Oakville CA Carter Cellars To-Kalon, Napa CA Carter Cellars Coliseum, Oakville (375) CA Carter Cellars To-Kalon, Napa CA Carter Cellars Coliseum Bl0ck, Napa CA Carter Cellars, Beckstoffer, To-Kalon, H&C, Napa (1500)CA Carter Cellars To-Kalon, Napa CA Carter Cellars Coliseum Block, Napa CA
Charles Krug
1968 Charles Krug 1970 Charles Krug
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$225 $120 $300 $350 $105 $300 $200 $975 $250 $315 $220 $200
Carter Cellars Merlot, see page 69
Parker Perfect 100 Parker Perfect 100
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California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage 1999 Charles Krug
Vintage Selection
CA
$95
1998 Chateau St. Jean 1998 Chateau St. Jean 2001 Chateau St. Jean
Cinq Cépages, Sonoma Cinq Cépages, Sonoma Cinq Cépages, Sonoma
CA CA CA
$125 $125 $125
1974 Clos du Val
Napa
CA
$300
Herb Lamb Vineyard Herb Lamb Vineyard Herb Lamb Vineyard Herb Lamb Vineyard Herb Lamb Vineyard
CA CA CA CA CA
$900 $900 $750 $750 $650
Anthology, Napa Anthology, Napa Anthology, Napa
CA CA CA
$105 $100 $99
Napa
CA
$150
Volcanic Hill Gravelly Meadow Red Rock Terrace Volcanic Hill Gravelly Meadow
CA CA CA CA CA
$225 $225 $225 $225 $225
Estate, Napa Valley Estate, Napa Valley Estate, Napa Valley Estate, Napa Valley Napanook, Napa Estate, Napa Valley Estate, Napa Valley
CA CA CA CA CA CA CA
$295 $255 $225 $195 $69 $215 $235
Chateau St. Jean
Clos du Val
The October 1949 issue of the Charles Krug”Bottles and Bins” newsletter.
At the urging of Robert Mondavi, his parents, Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, purchased the Charles Krug Winery in 1943. Later, Robert and brother Peter both ran the winery until Robert left the family firm to form the Robert Mondavi Winery in 1966. The Herbfarm’s complete collection of “Bottles and Bins” covers the historic period between 1949 and 1975 when Napa Valley’s reputation was solidifying on the world wine stage.
Colgin Cellars 1992 1993 1995 1996 2000
Colgin Colgin Colgin Colgin Colgin
Conn Creek
2000 Conn Creek 2001 Conn Creek 2002 Conn Creek
Cuvaison
1978 Cuvaison
Diamond Creek
Ann Colgin’s “cult” Cabernets are among the most sought-after from Napa Valley. The Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabs are full-bodied and show rich blackberry, blueberry, lavender, licorice, and toast.
1985 1990 1990 1990 1999
Diamond Creek Diamond Creek Diamond Creek Diamond Creek Diamond Creek
Dominus 1990 1995 1996 1998 1998 1999 2004
Dominus Dominus Dominus Dominus Dominus Dominus Dominus
Franciscan
1999 Franciscan, Oakville Estate, Magnificant, Napa Valley
Gallo of Sonoma 1991 Gallo
Gemello-Filice Winery 1970 Gemello
$55
Northern Sonoma Estate
CA
$65
Santa Clara Valley
CA
$600
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California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage The vineyard yield was a mere 1/2 ton per acre. The winery, established in 1934, no longer exists. The site is now covered with multimillion-dollar Silicon Valley homes.
Harlan Estate
Ron Zimmerman
1990 1992 1993 1995 1999
Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate Harlan Estate
Napa Valley, First Release Napa Valley Napa Valley Napa Valley Napa Valley
CA CA CA CA CA
$1,200 $995 $795 $975 $795
Cask F-29
CA CA CA
$250 $250 $240
1996 Jones Family Vineyards Napa Valley 1997 Jones Family Vineyards Napa Valley
CA CA
$145 $250
1976 Jordan 1978 Jordan 1987 Jordan
Alexander Valley Alexander Valley Alexander Valley
CA CA CA
$150 $150 $125
1977 1998 2000 2002
Joseph Phelps Joseph Phelps Joseph Phelps Joseph Phelps
Insignia Insignia Insignia Insignia
CA CA CA CA
$250 $245 $300 $245 #1 Wine Spectator Top 100
2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002
Karl Lawrence Karl Lawrence Karl Lawrence Karl Lawrence Karl Lawrence Karl Lawrence
Napa Valley (375 ml) Napa Valley Napa Valley (magnum) Napa Valley (375 ml) Napa Valley Napa Valley (magnum)
CA CA CA CA CA CA
$49 $100 $210 $47 $95 $200
2002 Ladera
Napa, Lone Canyon
CA
$105
1986 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1997
Moffett Estate Vineyard CA Moffett Estate Vineyard CA Moffett Estate Vineyard CA Moffett Estate Vineyard CA Moffett Estate Vineyard CA Moffett Estate Vineyard CA Moffett Estate Vineyard CA Moffett Estate Vineyard CA Gemstone Vineyard, Napa CA
$105 $125 $125 $125 $105 $150 $125 $160 $150
Private Reserve Monte Rosso Monte Rosso
$400 $125 $125
Inglenook
1966 Inglenook 1970 Inglenook 1974 Inglenook
Jones Family Vineyards Jordan
Joseph Phelps
Karl Lawrence Cellars
Ladera
Livingston-Moffett
Livingston-Moffett Livingston-Moffett Livingston-Moffett Livingston-Moffett Livingston-Moffett Livingston-Moffett Livingston-Moffett Livingston-Moffett Livingston-Moffett
Louis Martini
1959 Louis Martini 1998 Louis Martini 1999 Louis Martini
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California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage
Lynch Vineyards
2000 Lynch 2000 Lynch 2001 Lynch
Merus
2000 Merus
Neyers
2002 Neyers Vineyards
Napa Valley Napa Valley (magnum) Napa Valley
CA CA CA
$125 $265 $129
Napa Valley
CA
$220
Neyers Ranch, Napa
CA
$90
Niebaum-Coppola / Rubicon Estate 2002 1988 2001 2002 2003 2004
Niebaum-Coppola Cask Cabernet, Napa CA Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon, Napa Valley Red CA Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon, Napa Valley Red CA Rubicon Estate Napa Valley Red CA Rubicon Estate Napa Valley Red CA Rubicon Estate Napa Valley Red CA Rubicon Estate white wine, “Blancaneaux,” see p. 27
Chateau Montelena
1996 1999 1999 2001
Chateau Montelena Chateau Montelena Chateau Montelena Chateau Montelena
Opus One
Opus One is the joint venture of California’s Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux.
1985 1990 1992 1993 1999 2002 2003 2004
Opus One Opus One Opus One Opus One Opus One Opus One Opus One Opus One
Palmaz Vineyards 2001 Palmaz 2001 Palmaz
Peter Michael
1995 Peter Michael
The Montelena Estate CA The Montelena Estate CA The Montelena Estate (375 ml) The Montelena Estate CA
$135 $105 $80 $148
Napa Valley Napa Valley Napa Valley Napa Valley Napa Valley Napa Valley Napa Valley Napa Valley
CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA
$475 $445 $405 $425 $375 $325 $270 $280
Napa Valley Gaston, Napa Valley
CA CA
$180 $180
Les Pavots, Knights Valley CA
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Pride Mountain Vineyards 1995 Pride Mountain 1996 Pride Mountain 1997 Pride Mountain
Ridge Vineyards 1988 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
“Even the staunchest die-hard Bordeaux lovers, even the Bordelais winemakers themselves, find in the rich, earthy, strikingly complex and enduring Monte Bello Cabernet a compelling resemblance to their finest red wines.”—Wine Spectator
Ridge Vineyards Ridge Vineyards Ridge Vineyards Ridge Vineyards Ridge Vineyards Ridge Vineyards
Ramey Wine Cellars
2002 2002 2003 2003
Ramey Ramey Ramey Ramey
Rochioli
1997 Rochioli
Reserve Claret Reserve Claret Reserve Claret
CA CA CA
$390 $350 $360
Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Monte Bello, Santa Cruz
CA CA CA CA CA CA
$245 $320 $225 $220 $200 $225
Diamond Mountain, Napa CA Jericho Canyon, Napa Val. CA Diamond Mountain, Napa CA Jericho Canyon, Napa Val. CA
$145 $200 $125 $190
Neoma’s Vineyard
$105
CA
Rubicon see “Niebaum-Coppola,” page 74 Sirita (Larry Stone) 1999 Sirita 2000 Sirita
Silver Oak
Ron Zimmerman
Larry Stone is the world’s most decorated sommelier. He is an old friend who started his career here in Seattle. His Sirita wines are beautifully balanced.
1974 1980 1990 1994 1999
Silver Oak Silver Oak Silver Oak Silver Oak Silver Oak
Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
$80 $77
North Coast Napa Valley Alexander Valley Napa Valley (magnum) Alexander Valley
CA CA CA CA CA
$375 $350 $200 $425 $160
Proprietor’s Red, Rutherford CA Proprietor’s Red, Rutherford CA Proprietor’s Red, Rutherford CA Proprietor’s Red, Rutherford CA Proprietor’s Red, Rutherfod CA
$525 $555 $810 $780 $750
Sonoma Valley
CA
$50
CA
$290
Sloan (see background on page 76) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Sloan Sloan Sloan Sloan Sloan
Sonoma Creek
1991 Sonoma Creek
Staglin
1989 Staglin Family Vineyard Napa Valley
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Ron Zimmerman
1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 2003
Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard Staglin Family Vineyard
CA CA CA CA CA CA CA
$180 $210 $175 $150 $89 $145 $245
1974 Stag’s Leap 1998 Stag’s Leap
Stag’s Leap Vineyard CA Fay Vineyard, Estate, Napa CA
$350 $140
1988 Philip Togni 2003 Philip Togni 2004 Philip Togni
Estate, Napa Valley Estate, Napa (magnum) Estate, Napa
CA CA CA
$200 $390 $174
2000 Tulocay 2001 Tulocay
Cliff Vineyard, Napa Cliff Vineyard, Napa
CA CA
$57 $57
2002 Used Automobile Parts Napa Valley, Cab./Merlot CA
$75
1978 Stephen Zellerbach
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
A friend, Jim Willenborg of San Francisco, introduced us to Garen and Shari Staglin a few years back. The Staglins’ property was originally planted by André Tschelistcheff in 1966 and was a favorite for producing BV Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet. Today the flavor of “Rutherford Dust” shines in the Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernets.
Philip Togni
Tulocay
Napa Valley, Rutherford Napa Valley, Rutherford Napa Valley, RRutherford Napa Valley, Rutherford NV, Rutherford (375ml) Napa Valley, Rutherford Napa Valley, Rutherford
Used Automobile Parts Zellerbach
Alexander Valley
CA
$150
Proprietor’s Reserve
IL
$49
Cupola, Long Island Long Island Reserve
NY NY
$67 $65
VA VA
$75 $65
CA
$90
Illinois New York Virginia
Galena Cellars
2000 Galena Cellars
Long Island Wines 1999 Bedell Cellars 1987 Bridgehampton
Virginia
2001 Barboursville Vineyards Octagon V tion 2004 Pearmund Cellars Ameritage Reserve
Petite Sirah 1974 Callaway Vineyard
Estate, Temecula
Sloan “The 2002 [Sloan] is indeed one of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignons I have ever tasted from
California. Boasting enormous concentration, extraordinary complexity (roasted coffee notes intermixed with blueberry, blackberry, jus de viande, subtle smoky oak, and a wealth of spice), it possesses terrific fruit, extraordinary intensity, and an amazingly pure, rich, long (over 50 seconds), blockbuster finish. This brilliant, uncompromising expression of Cabernet Sauvignon clearly demonstrates this vineyard’s potential as well as the enormous, multi-million-dollar effort Stuart Sloan has put into both the winery and the vineyard. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020+. Talk about coming out with a Big Bang! Stuart Sloan, the Seattle businessman, has hit both gold and home runs with his extraordinary vineyard perched high on a hill above the renowned restaurant/hotel complex of Auberge du Soleil. A 60-acre estate only partially planted in vines, with David Abreu handling the viticulture and Martha Levy (wife of Harlan Estates’ Bob Levy) making the wine, this is as impressive a new operation as I have ever witnessed. 100 points. “—Robert Parker
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Washington State and Pacific Northwest Syrah Hard to believe, but until just a few years ago, Syrah was one of our “Other Reds.” My, how times have changed. Syrah may yet become Washington State’s best red varietal. Amalie Robert 2008 Amalie Robert
Syrah, “Satisfaction”
$70
La Côte Rousse, Red Mt. WA La Côte Rousse, Red Mt. WA La Côte Rousse, Red Mt. WA La Côte Rousse (magnum) WA La Côte Rousse, Red Mt. WA La Côte Rousse, (magnum) WA La Côte Rousse, Red Mt. WA La Côte Rousse, Red Mt. WA La Côte Rousse, Red Mt. WA La Côte Rousse, (magnum) WA WA Besoleil, S. Rhone Blend WA Besoleil, S. Rhone Blend WA Besoleil, (magnum) WA Besoleil, S. Rhone Blend La Serenne, Boushey V. WA La Serenne, Boushey V, WA WA La Serenne (magnum) La Serenne, Boushey V. WA La Serenne, Boushey V. WA La Serenne, Boushey V. WA WA La Serenne, (magnum) La Serenne, Boushey V. WA
$130 $125 $119 $230 $115 $220 $115 $109 $100 $220 $92 $85 $190 $82 $120 $119 $230 $115 $115 $109 $220 $100
Cailloux Vineyard Cailloux Vineyard Cailloux Vineyard Cailloux Vineyard Cailloux Vineyard Cailloux Vineyard Cailloux Vineyard Cailloux Vineyard
WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$250 $215 $199 $189 $179 $169 $159 $149
2002 Cayuse Vineyards 2003 Cayuse Vineyards
En Cerise, Walla Walla En Cerise, Walla Walla
WA WA
$175 $160
2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
En Chamberlin Vineyard En Chamberlin Vineyard En Chamberlin Vineyard En Chamberlin Vineyard En Chamberlin Vineyard En Chamberlin Vineyard
WA WA WA WA WA WA
$220 $189 $179 $169 $159 $149
Armada Vineyard
WA
$490
WA WA WA WA
$435 $295 $390 $395
Betz Family Winery
Ron Zimmerman
Christophe Baron grew up in a French winemaking family and has studied and worked around the world. His Cayuse Vineyards in Walla Walla is producing some head-turning wines.
2001 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2007 2006 2006 2007 2006 2008 2002 2003 2003 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007
Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery Betz Family Winery
Cayuse Vineyards 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards
Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards Cayuse Vineyards
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Syrahs of the Pacific Northwest
Abacela 1998 1999 2001 2003 2004 2004 2005
Abacela Abacela Abacela Abacela Abacela Abacela Abacela
OR OR Oregon OR Southern Oregon OR Southern Oregon OR Umpqua Cuvée OR Estate, Southern Oregon OR
$70 $69 $63 $62 $62 $49 $65
Seven Hills Vineyard Sheridan Vineyard Seven Hills Vineyard Annie Camarda Annie Camarda
WA WA WA WA WA
$60 $60 $60 $100 $88
Estate, Lake Chelan Estate, Lake Chelan
WA WA
$65 $59
Walla Walla
WA
$59
2006 Bunnell Family, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre WA 2007 Bunnell Family, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Grenache WA
$65 $59
Andrew Will 1999 2000 2001 2003 2006
Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Anderw Will
Benson Vineyards
2005 Benson Vineyards 2007 Benson Vineyards
Beresan
2002 Beresan
Bunnell Family Winery Buty Winery
2001 Buty Winery 2003 Buty Winery 2003 Buty Winery
Cañon de Sol
2000 Cañon de Sol
Chuckanut Ridge
2003 Chuckanut Ridge
Rviva of the Stones WA Rviva of the Stones WA Rviva of the Stones (mag) WA
$68 $78 $168
Columbia Valley
WA
$80
Crawford Vineyard
WA
$50
Estate, Yakima Valley
WA
$65
Opulence
WA
$80
Red Willow WA Red Willow WA WA Red Willow (magnum) Red Willow WA Red Willow WA Red Willow WA Red Willow WA Red Willow WA WA Red Willow (magnum) Red Willow WA WA Red Willow (magnum) Red Willow, S. Chapel Block
$150 $120 $290 $85 $85 $112 $120 $89 $180 $75 $180 $70
Walla Walla WA Walla Walla WA Reserve, Stellar Vineyard WA
$51 $60 $79
Chandler Reach Vineyards 2001 Chandler Reach
Coeur dÁlene Cellars
2003 Coeur dÁlene Cellars
Columbia Winery
1988 1989 1989 1990 1991 1994 1995 1997 1997 1998 1999 2000
Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia
Cougar Crest
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McCrea Cellars
Ron Zimmerman
Doug McCrea founded the first winery in Washington dcated solely to Rhône varietals.
1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 2004
McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars McCrea Cellars
Boushey Vineyard Cuvée Orleans Ciel du Cheval Boushey Vineyard Yakima Valley Boushey Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Amerique, Yakima Val. Cuvée Orleans Ciel du Cheval Boushey Vineyard Cuvée Orleans Boushey Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Cuvée Orleans Ciel du Cheval Boushey Vineyard Boushey Vineyard Cuvée Orleans
Château Faire Le Pont
2002 Château Faire Le Pont 2002 Château Faire Le Pont
WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$65 $125 $85 $85 $50 $83 $83 $61 $105 $79 $79 $95 $79 $79 $88 $77 $75 $75 $80
Yakima Valley WA Provence (syrah, cabernet, mer)WA
$55 $60
DeLille Cellars (Doyenne) 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005
DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars
Doyenne WA Doyenne WA Doyenne WA Doyenne WA Doyenne WA WA Doyenne (magnum) Doyenne WA Doyenne WA Doyenne WA Aix, Cab./Syrah/Mourvèdre Doyenne, Grand Ciel WA
Descendants Liegeois Dupont (DLD—Hedges)
2008 Descendants Liegeois Dupont, Les Gosses Vineyard WA
Dominio IV
2003 Dominio IV
Columbia Valley
WA/OR
$125 $115 $109 $104 $99 $185 $95 $89 $86 $90 $135 $60 $60
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Dunham Cellars Ron Zimmerman
2000 2001 2001 2002 2002
Dunham Cellars Dunham Cellars Dunham Cellars Dunham Cellars Dunham Cellars
Columbia Valley Walla Walla Columbia Valley Frenchtown Vineyard Lewis Vineyard
WA WA WA WA WA
$95 $90 $90 $120 $120
2004 Fidelitas
Eight, Columbia Valley
WA
$89
1995 1998 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003
Glen Fiona Glen Fiona Glen Fiona Glen Fiona Glen Fiona Glen Fiona Glen Fiona
Walla Walla Walla Walla Bacchus Walla Walla, Puncheon Walla Walla Basket Press, Lot 57, W.W. Columbia Valley
WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$65 $55 $48 $62 $50 $62 $46
2005 2006 2005 2007 2007
Gramercy Cellars Gramercy Cellars Gramercy Cellars Gramercy Cellars Gramercy Cellars
Lagniappe, Col. Valley Lagniappe, Col. Valley Walla Walla John Lewis Walla Walla
WA WA WA WA WA
$79 $72 $100 $140 $112
2002 Hells Canyon
Deer Slayer
ID
$65
2002 Isenhower Cellars 2003 Isenhower Cellars 2003 Isenhower Cellars
Wild Alfalfa Wild Alfalfa Looking Glass
WA WA WA
$85 $59 $49
WA WA
$60 $77
Morrison Lane WA Milbrandt, Wahluke Slope WA Morrison Lane, Walla Walla WA End of the Road WA Milbrandt WA Cougar Hills, Walla Walla WA Morrison Lane, W.W. WA Lucky No. 7, Seven Hills WA
$80 $80 $110 $65 $47 $70 $80 $70
1999 Kestrel
Estate Signature
WA
$115
2001 Matthews Cellars 2002 Matthews Cellars
Chandler Reach Red Mountain
WA WA
$85 $100
2001 Mystic
Columbia Valley
WA
$55
2007 Rasa
Columbia Valley
WA
$95
2008 Reynvaan 2008 Reynvaan 2008 Reynvaan
The Unnamed, Walla Walla WA In the Rocks Walla Walla WA The Contender, Walla Walla WA
Fidélitas
Glen Fiona Eric Dunham is showing remarkable ability with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon at his winery in Walla Walla.
Gramercy Cellars
Hells Canyon
Isenhower Cellars Januik Winery
1999 Januik Winery 2000 Januik Winery
K Vintners
2001 2001 2001 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003
K Vintners K Vintners K Vintners K Vintners K Vintners K Vintners K Vintners K Vintners
Kestrel
Matthews Cellars Mystic Rasa
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Rockblock (Domaine Serene) 2001 2001 2003 2005
Rockblock Rockblock Rockblock Rockblock
Seven Hills, Joseph’s Clone OR Del Rio Vineyard, S. Oregon OR Del Rio Vineyard, S. Oregon OR Sven Hills Vineyard OR
$80 $74 $70 $70
2001 Rulo Winery
Columbia Valley
WA
$50
1999 Sarah Powell
Rogue Valley
OR
$120
2003 Sequel 2004 Sequel 2005 Sequel
Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Columbia Valley
WA WA WA
$112 $106 $103
2001 Zefina/Serience 2002 Zefina/Serience
Rhone Red, Alder Ridge WA Rhone Red, Alder Ridge WA
$59 $60
2000 Seven Hills
Columbia Valley
WA
$55
2001 Silvan Ridge
Del Rio Vineyard
OR
$60
2001 Solena
Del Rio Vineyard
OR
$79
2001 Tyrus Evan 2001 Tyrus Evan
Del Rio Vineyard OR Seven Hills Vineyard OR/WA
$80 $80
2003 Va Piano
Lewis Vineyard
WA
$80
2004 Walter Dacon
C’est Syrah Belle, Col. Val. WA
$66
2006 Waters
Forgotten Hills Vineyard WA
$73
2000 Wilridge 2001 Wilridge
Stout Ranch Elephant Mountain
WA WA
$42 $41
1999 Bear Creek Snipes Canyon Vineyard WA 2002 Woodinville Wine Co. Columbia Valley WA
$60 $55
2004 Zerba Cellars
$52
Rulo Winery
Sarah Powell Ron Zimmerman
Laurent Montalieu of Solena enjoys a glass of his Syrah at The Herbfarm.
Sequel (John Duval: Penfolds/Longshadows) Serience
Seven Hills
Silvan Ridge Solena
Tyrus Evan
Va Piano Vineyards Walter Dacon Waters
Wilridge
Woodinville Wine Company/Bear Creek Zerba Cellars
Columbia Valley
OR/WA
California Syrah Chateau Fou
2006 Chateau Fou 2008 Chateau Fou
Santa Ynez Valley Santa Ynez Valley
2000 Kongsgaard
Hudson Vineyard, Napa CA
$200
2002 Neyers
Cuvée d’Honneur, Napa CA
$95
2003 Pax 2003 Pax
Cuvée Christine, Sonoma CA Obsidian, Knights Valley CA
$125 $96
Kongsgaard Neyers Pax
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Australian Shiraz Henschke, Hill of Grace 1991 Henschke
Hill of Grace, Eden Valley
$550
Grange Hermitage. Grange Hermitage. Grange Hermitage. Grange Hermitage Grange Hermitage. Grange Hermitage Grange Grange. Grange. Grange. Magill Estate Vineyard.
$3,000 $1,250 charlie trotter’s fav $1,000 Parker Perfect 100 $550 $550 $485 $650 $485 $400 $350 $95
Penfolds Grange
Stephen Carl & Prue Henschke are the fifth generation of winemakers at Henschke. Their Hill of Grace is generally regarded as Australia’s most soughtafter wine along with Grange. This single vineyard wine is produced from low-yielding, ancient 130-year-old vines across the road from a remote church. The wine is fullbodied and complex with optimum drinking ranging from 15 to 25 years.
1965 1971 1976 1980 1985 1989 1994 1996 1997 1999 2001
Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds Penfolds
Branson Coach House
2002 Branson Coach House Greenock Block Estate, Barossa 2004 Branson Coach House Greenock Block Estate, Barossa
Charles Melton
1999 Charles Melton
d’Arenberg Max Schubert went against the instructions of his employers and created one of the world’s most famous wines, Penfolds Grange. Though Schubert died in 1994, the wine is still a monument to opulence from the deep, sandy soils of Australia’s Barossa Valley.
1998 2000 2005 2002
d’Arenberg d’Arenberg d’Arenberg d’Arenberg
Greenock Creek 1997 1998 1998 1999 1998 1999
Greenock Creek Greenock Creek Greenock Creek Greenock Creek Greenock Creek Greenock Creek
Rockford
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Nine Popes, Barossa Valley
$90
The Dead Arm The Dead Arm The Dead Arm The Laughing Magpie, McLaren
$175 $139 $112 $49
Seven Acre Vineyard, Barossa Seven Acre Vineyard, Barossa Cornerstone Grenache, Barossa Seven Acre Vineyard, Barossa Apricot Block, Barossa Cornerstone Grenache, Barossa
$110 $130 $80 $150 $130 $90
Basket Press, Barossa Valley $125 Basket Press, Barossa Valley (375) $60
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Rolf Binder Estate
2001 Rolf Binder Estate 2002 Rolf Binder Estate
Ross Estate
2001 Ross Estate 2001 Ross Estate
Torbreck
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Heysen, Barossa Valley Heinrich, Barossa Valley
$70 $150
North Ridge, Barossa Valley Barossa Valley
$37 $45
Run Rig, Barossa Valley The Factor, Barossa Valley Les Amis (old-vine Grenache)
$365 $188 $260
The Octavius tion IX, Barossa The Octavius tion X, Barossa
$155 $140
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Other Red Varietals Barbera: also see “Piemonte, Italy” page 125 2007 Facelli Winery 2005 Lone Canary 2007 Traunche Cellars
Cabernet Francs
Désignée was created by Buty Winery especially for The Herbfarm. It is designed to seamlessly complement many of the foods of the Pacific Northwest. 99% Cabernet Franc (Conner-Lee and Champoux Vineyards) and 1% Merlot and a 18-month elevage in top French oak make this a real beauty. 552 bottles produced.
2006 2003 2000 2004 2004 1999 1995 1996 2001 2002 2005 2007 2004 2005 2005 2002 2003 2002 2000 2006 2007 2002 2002 2004 2000 2001 2001 2002 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002
Sagemore Vineyard Milbrandt Vineyard Columbia Valley
WA WA WA
Abacela Southern Oregon OR Barrister Columbia Valley WA Buty Winery Cab. Franc/Merlot WA Buty Winery “Caballo Blanco,” 91% CF WA “Caballo Blanco,” (magnum)WA Buty Winery Chaddsford Winery Brandywine Valley PA Château Ste. Michelle “Ethos” WA Château Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard WA Chinook Cab. Franc Rosé WA Chinook Cab. Franc Rosé WA Chinook Cab. Franc Rosé WA Corvidae The Keeper WA Corliss Estate Cabernet Franc WA Corliss Estate Cabernet Franc WA Désignée Columbia Valley WA DiStefano Rosé of Cabernet Franc WA DiStefano Rosé of Cabernet Franc WA DiStefano Sogno WA Facelli Bacchus Vineyard WA Green Creek Winery Rose, N. Carolina (500ml) NC Hillcrest Nonich OR Matthews Cellars Desert Rosé WA Millbrook Hudson River Valley NY Millbrook New York State NY Owen Roe Rosa Mystica Block WA Poplar Grove Winery Benchmark, Naramata BC Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny, “Le Bourg” FR Sakonnet Estate, Rhode Island RI Walla Walla Vintners Spring Valley Vineyard WA Walla Walla Vintners Spring Valley Vineyard WA Walla Walla Vintners Columbia Valley WA Walla Walla Vintners Columbia Valley WA Walla Walla Vintners Columbia Valley WA Walla Walla Vintners Columbia Valley (magnum)WA Whitestone, Lake Roosevelt Shores Vineyard WA
$48 $38 $48 $49 $59 $85 $70 $160 $42 $75 $55 $33 $33 $33 $35 $82 $78 $79 $42 $42 $48 $40 $55 $85 $44 $45 $42 $65 $50 $105 $60 $49 $53 $55 $55 $54 $110 $62
Carmeñere 2001 Colvin Vineyard
Carmeñere, Walla Walla WA
$39
Charbono 2005 Robert Foley Vineyards Charbono, Napa Valley 1959 Inglenook Charbono, Napa Valley
CA CA
$65 $275
Tofanelli Vineyard, Napa CA
$110
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard WA
$47
Dolcetto, Oregon, Rogue Dolcetto, Oregon Dolcetto, Southern Oregon Dolcetto, Southern Oregon Dolcetto, Umpqua Valley
$42 $40 $39 $39 $47
1959 was an outstanding Napa Valley vintage. Now less than 100 acres of this variety remain planted in California. Absolutely perfect fills and condition. A monumental time capsule.
1997 Turley Wine Cellars
Counoise 2006 McCrea Cellars
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Other Red Varietals Gamay Noir 2004 1999 2004 2005 2006 2007 1999
Amity Vineyards Brick House Brick House Brick House Brick House Brick House Chehalem
Willamette Valley Willamette, Organic Estate, Biodynamic Estate, Biodynamic Estate, Biodynamic Cerise, Ridgecrest V.
OR OR OR OR OR OR OR
Grenache
2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2007 1998 2002 2005 1995 2001 2001 2002 2002 2007 2005 2010 2002 2004
Abacela Umpqua Estate OR Abacela Umpqua Estate OR Abacela Umpqua Estate OR Abacela Southern Oregon OR Betz Family Winery Bėsoleil WA Cayuse, Good Only Knows (90% Grenache) WA Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel FR DiStefano Columbia Valley WA DiStefano Columbia Valley WA Glen Fiona WA McCrea Cellars Rhône Rosé WA McCrea Cellars WA McCrea Cellars Sirocco (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise) WA McCrea Cellars Sirocco (375) Lullaby Rosé of Grenache (500) WA WA Tranche, Slice of Pape, Rhône Blend, Grenache Tranche, Pink Pape, Dry Rose, Blue Mt Vineyard WA Zefina Serience Rouge WA Zefina Rosé of Grenache WA
Kadarka
OR
$55
1986 Mercer Ranch 1992 Thurston Wolfe Reserve 2007 La Toscano Cashmere Estate Nebbiolo: also see “Piemonte, Italy” page 125 2000 Barboursville Vineyards Reserve, Virginia 1998 Cascade Cliffs Columbia Valley 1987 Cavatappi Maddalena, Nebbiolo 1988 Cavatappi Maddalena, Nebbiolo 1993 Cavatappi Maddalena, Nebbiolo 1996 Cavatappi Maddalena, Nebbiolo 1998 Cavatappi Maddalena, Nebbiolo 1999 Wilridge Nebbiolo di Klipsun 2001 Wilridge Nebbiolo di Klipsun
WA WA WA
$50 $35 $49
VA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA
$75 $39 $88 $85 $69 $62 $58 $49 $45
Crown Valley Winery Limited Edition, Missouri MO Chrysalis Vineyards Estate Bottled, Virginia VA Horton Vineyards Orange County, Virginia VA Horton Vineyards Orange County, Virginia VA MV Stone Hill, “Hermannsberg,” Norton, Vincent, Chambourcin 2002 Stone Hill Estate Bottled MO 2006 Stone Hill Estate Bottled Hermann MO
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2002 Abacela 2003 Abacela 2004 Abacela
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Norton
aestivalis), is a true native American grape that was important to winemaking in the 19th century. It is the only native grape that makes wine that is not “foxy.”
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2009 Palotai Vineyard, Estate, Umpqua Valley
Lemberger
The Norton grape (Vitis
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Abacela Southern Oregon Abacela Southern Oregon àMaurice Columbia Valley Corliss Estates Columbia Valley Corliss Estates Columbia Valley Eden Vale, Pear House Reserve, Southern Oregon Kettle Valley, Okanagan Valley, Naramata Bench Kettle Valley, Okanagan Valley, Naramata Bench Kettle Valley, Okanagan Valley, Naramata Bench William Church Wahluke Slope
OR OR WA WA WA OR BC BC BC WA
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Cheval des Andes Mendoza, Prop. Blend Cheval des Andes Mendoza, Prop. Blend Cheval des Andes Mendoza, Prop. Blend Catena Zapata, Mendoza (Cab., Malbec, Merlot)
AR AR AR AR
$180 $170 $160 $175
WA WA CA
$48 $28 $60
Abacela Estate, Southern Oregon OR Januik Ciel du Cheval WA Permund Cellars Virginia Reserve VA Woodinville Wine Cellars, Odd Man Out (P.V./Mal) WA Woodinville Win eCellars, Odd Man Out (P.V/Mal) WA
$82f $69 $50 $75 $65
Malbec: Argentina
Mourvédre
2002 McCrea Cellars Ciel du Cheval 2002 McCrea Cellars Ciel du Cheval (375) 2000 Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Beaucastel
Petit Verdot 2005 2004 2005 2005 2007
Pinot Meunier Ron Zimmerman
Chris Camarda of the Andrew Will Winery has a particular knack for producing notable Sangioveses. Sangiovese is the principal red grape of Tuscany.
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Sangiovese: also see “Tuscany,” page 129
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Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Andrew Will Benson Vineyards Benson Vineyards Barnard-Griffin Cuneo Cellars Facelli Winery Five Star Cellars Greenbank Cellars Mannina Cellars Napadan Leonetti Cellars Leonetti Cellars Leonetti Cellars Leonetti Cellars Leonetti Cellars Leonetti Cellars Leonetti Cellars Leonetti Cellars Leonetti Cellars
Ciel du Cheval Pepper Bridge Pepper Bridge Ciel du Cheval Ciel du Cheval Ciel du Cheval Ciel du Cheval Ciel du Cheval Estate, Lake Chelan Estate, Lake Chelan Rosé of Sangiovese Two Rivers Columbia Valley Walla Walla Yakima Valley Walla Walla Valley
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Leonetti Cellars Saggi Saggi Three Rivers Walter Dacon Walter Dacon
Sangiovese, Walla Walla Columbia Valley Red Columbia Valley Red Pepper Bridge Red Mountain Red Mountain
Tempranillo: also see “Spain,” page 135
Ron Zimmerman
Dr. Earl and Hilda Jones (here with Rastus) have planted the Tempranillo grape on a very geologically diverse, warm site in the Umpqua Valley near Roseburg, Oregon. Earl believes that the climate at Abacela is similar to that of the finest Tempranillogrowing regions of Spain.
1997 1998 1999 2000 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2004 2004 2005 2006 2006 NV NV NV
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Abacela Roseburg Estate, Umpqua Abacela Roseburg Estate, Umpqua Abacela Roseburg Estate, Umpqua Abacela Roseburg Estate, Umpqua Abacela Southeast Block Reserve Abacela Roseburg Estate, Umpqua Abacela Roseburg Estate, Umpqua Abacela Umpqua Valley Cuvée Abacela Estate Abacela Umpqua Valley Cuvée Abacela Estate, Southern Oregon Abacela Estate, Southern Oregon Abacela Umpqua Cuvée Abacela Umpqua Cuvée Abacela Estate, Southern Oregon Abacela, Vintner’s Blend #6, 13 grape varieties Abacela Vintner’s Blend #7 Abacela Vintner’s Blend #8 Eden Vale, Pear House Reserve, Southern Oregon Gramercy Cellars Walla Walla Gramercy Cellars Walla Walla Red Lily Rogue Valley
WA WA WA WA WA WA
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Tempranillo: Argentina 2003 Zuccardi
“Q” Tempranillo, Mendoza
Northwest Zinfandel 2003 2003 2005 1999 2003 2003 2001 Paul Draper introduced the single-vineyard Zinfandel to America in 1972.
Maryhill Winery Maryhill Winery Owen Roe Sineann Sineann Solena Columbia Winery
Columbia Valley WA Proprietor’s Reserve WA Columbia Valley WA Old Vines, Pines V. OR Old Vines, Pines Vineyard OR Wooldridge Creek Vine. OR Alder Ridge Vineyard WA
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The Zinfandels of Ridge Vineyards are a tribute to a great winery and the continued brilliance of Paul Draper. Collection of Ridge Zinfandel 1974 1976 1976 1990 1991 1992 1993
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Old World Classics
All photos by Ron Zimmerman
France Italy Germany Spain Portugal Austria Hungary Switzerland Slovenia Lebanon South Africa
The Old-World Classics Old-World White: 91-102
White Burgundy & Chablis (France) . . . . . . . . 91 Riesling from Germany, Alsace, and Austria 94, 96, 97 Grüner Veltliner (Austria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Loire Valley Whites: Muscadet to Sancerre (France)99 White Rhône (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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White Burgundy: Le Montrachet
Le Montrachet
There are those who believe there is no finer white wine on the face of the earth than that of the vineyard of “Le Montrachet.” The plot of earth that produces this wine is tiny. The world is large. The price is astronomical. The Holy Grail of Chardonnay may just be “Le Montrachet.” Le Montrachet, Grand Cru 2000 1961 2000 1998 1998 2000 2001 1999 2003 2000 2002 1976 1978 2000 1978 1988 1994
Amiot Guy et Fils Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Domaines du Château de Beaune, Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Henri Boillot Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Bouchard Père & Fils Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Bouchard Père & Fils Le Montrachet, Grand Cru (375 ml) Bouchard Père & Fils Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Colin-Deléger Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Joseph Drouhin Le Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche (mag) Joseph Drouhin Le Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche Vincent Girardin Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Louis Latour Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Leroy Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Leroy Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Romanée-Conti Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Ramonet Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Ramonet Le Montrachet, Grand Cru Étienne Sauzet Le Montrachet, Grand Cru (magnum)
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Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru René Fleurot Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru Jean-Noël Gagnard Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru Albert Morey Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru Paul Pernot, Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru Ramonet, Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru
$395 $128 $275 $150 $290 $240 $240
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Auxey-Duresses Blanc Auxey-Duresses Blanc Auxey-Duresses Blanc
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Meursault, “Les Petits Charrons” Meursault, “Bouches-Cheres” Meursault, “En L’Ormeau” Meursault Meursault, “Les Charmes” Meursault, “Sous la Velle” Meursault, “Les Genevrières” Meursault, “Les Perrières” Meursault, “Les Charmes” Meursault Meursault, “Les Tessons” Meursault, “Les Charmes” Meursault, “Les Genevrières”
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bourgogne blanc 2008 Remoissenet Pere & Fil Bourgogne Blanc
Aloxe-Corton, Auxey-Duresses & Beaune 1991 J.F. Coche-Dury 2000 Leroy 2001 Leroy
Meursault 2005 2005 2002 1997 2002 2005 1996 1969 1973 1996 2000 2001 1996
Arnaud Ente Buisson-Charles Yves Boyer-Martenot J.F. Coche-Dury Vincent Girardin Remi Jobard Michelot Leroy Leroy Leroy Guy Roulot Guy Roulot Michel Tessier
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Leflaive Leflaive Leflaive Bernard Morey Bernard Morey Paul Pernot Paul Pernot Ramonet Sauzet
Puligny-Montrachet AOC $148 Puligny-Montrachet, “Les Pucelles,” 1er $320 Puligny-Montrachet, “Clavoillon” $208 Chassagne-Montrachet, “Les Embrazées” $114 Chassagne-Montrachet, “Les Morgeots” $114 Puligny-Montrachet, “Les Pucelles” $140 Puligny-Montrachet, “Les Folatières” $160 Chassagne-Montrachet, “Les Chaumées” $225 Puligny-Montrachet $84
Chablis
The village of Chablis
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Joseph Drouhin Joseph Drouhin Christian Moreau R&V Dauvissat R&V Dauvissat R&V Dauvissat R&V Dauvissat R&V Dauvissat
Chablis “Les Clos,” Grand Cru “Les Clos,” Grand Cru Chablis “La Forest,” 1er Cru “La Forest,” 1er Cru “La Forest,” 1er Cru (375 ml) “La Forest,” 1er Cru
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Chablis of François Raveneau Raveneau’s Chablis estate is so blessed with good sites that it produces no generic Chablis at all. The wines age well. 1999 2000 1997 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 1999 2000 2000
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“Les Clos,” Grand Cru “Blanchots,” Grand Cru “Butteaux,” 1er Cru “Butteaux,” 1er Cru “Butteaux,” 1er Cru “Chapelot,” 1er Cru “Fôret,” 1er Cru “Montée de Tonnerre,” 1er Cru “Mont Mains,” 1er Cru “Mont Mains,” 1er Cru “Vaillons,” 1er Cru
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Elegant, vibrant, and racy are descriptions of top-notch German Riesling. If you haven’t tried these wines, there is no question that you have been missing something special. Since 2001, a continuing fine string of vintages make this a great time to explore this noble varietal. If you love older Rieslings, the famous 1976 vintage may be just the thing for you. Getränk Riesling, gefühl Gemütlichkeit!
Dr. Carl von Schubert is an eloquent interpreter of Riesling terroir in Germany.
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Erbacher Marcobrun, Spätlese Spätlese Auslese (500 ml) Kiedrich Gräf,enberg Auslese (375 ml)
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Nachenheim Rothenberg, Spätlese Nachenheim Rothenberg, Spätlese Riesling Kabinett, “Jean-Baptiste”
$60 $55 $40
Wachenheimer Pechstein Forst, Spätlese $42 Wachenheimer Gaisböhl-Ruppertsberg (375) $50 Gimmeldinger Schlößel Rieslaner† Spätlese $90 Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Goldene Kammerpreismunze, Aus. $195 Dorsheimer Goldloch, Spätlese Dorsheimer Burgberg, Goldkap Auslese (375) Dorsheimer Pittermännchen, Spätlese Dorsheimer Scheurebe, Spätlese Dorsheimer Goldloch, Spätlese Dorsheimer Goldloch, Grosses Gewächs Dorsheimer Pittermannchen, Auslese Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Auslese (375) Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Auslese (375) Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Auslese (375) Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Auslese (375) Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Auslese (375) Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Auslese (magnum) Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Auslese (375) Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Spätlese Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle, Spätlese Monziner Halenberg, Spätlese Monziner Frühlingsplätzchen, Spätlese (375)
Forster Ungeheuer, Riesling, Spätlese Trocken Julius-Echter-Berg, Riesling, Grosses Gewächs (Bocksbeutel)
Beerenauslese 2005 Fritz Haag Brauneberger-Juffer Sonnenuhr, Beerenauslese (375) 2005 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten, Beerenauslese (375) 2005 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst, Riesling, Beerenauslese (375) Eiswein 2002 Werner Ansemann Chardonnay, Edesheimer Rosengarten, Pfalz (375) 1998 von Schubert/Maximin Grünhaus, Abtsberg Riesling Eiswein (375) (label stain) 2002 Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay (375) 2002 Weingüter Wegeler Bernkasteler Doctor (375) Trockenbeerenauslese 2004 Gunderloch Nachenheimer Rothenberg, Trockenbeerenauslese (375) 2001 Toni Jost Bacharacher Han, Trockenbeerenauslese (375), Mittelrhein 2005 †Müller-Catoir, Gimmeldinger Schlößel, Rieslaner † Trockenbeerenauslese (375), Pfalz
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Rieslaner is a cross of the Silvaner and Riesling grape that was first produced in Veitshöcheim, Franconia, Germany in 1921. It is a late ripening grape that is fairly high in acidity and can produce vivid wines. Today it is mostly grown in the Franconia (Franken) region and in the Palatinate (Pfalz) region of Germany where the grape is often affected by botrytis.
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Alsace (also see “gewurztraminer” & “Dessert wines”) Domaine Marcel Deiss
2002 Marcel Deiss, Grand Cru Grand Vin Altenberg de Bergheim (cuvée of varietals) $165 2002 Marcel Deiss, Grand Cru, Schoenenbourg (varietal cuvée) $157 2002 Marcel Deiss Bergheim, Grasberg $85 Alsace is one of the world’s most charming wine regions. Spotless half-timbered villages are tucked every two kilometers along the “Route de Vin” at the base of the Vosges Mountains. The best are powerful and dramatic and can be enjoyed by themselves or even with red meat.
Domaines Schlumberger 1997 Domaines Schlumberger, Les Princes Abbes
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Domaine Schoffit 2000 Domaine Schoffit Gewurztraminer, Cuvée Alexandre
Domaine Trimbach
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Domaine Weinbach
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Cuvée Frédéric Emile Cuvée Frédéric Emile (375) Clos Ste. Hune Clos Ste. Hune (375) Clos Ste. Hune V.T. Cuvée Frédéric Emile V,T. (375) Cuvée Frédéric Emile S.G.N. Cuvée Frédéric Emile Cuvée Frédéric Emile Clos Ste. Hune
Gewurztraminer Gewurztraminer Gewurztraminer Gewurztraminer Domaine Weinbach Domaine Weinbach Domaine Weinbach Domaine Weinbach
$45 $220 $79 $200 $150 $575 $300 $225 $122 $112 $170
Altenbourg, Cuvée Laurence (750) $125 Altenbourg, Cuvée Laurence (750) $125 Altenbourg, Cuvée Laurence (375) $70 Altenbourg, Cuvée Laurence (750) $120 Schlossberg, Clos des Capucins, G.C. (375) $50 Schlossberg, Grand Cru $75 Schlossberg Cuvée Ste. Catherine (375) $67 Schlossberg Cuvée Ste. Catherine $110
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Heimbourg, Turckheim Heimbourg, Turckheim Heimbourg, Turckheim Heimbourg, Turckheim Brand, Grand Cru, Turckheim Clos St. Urbain, Rangen, Grand Cru Clos St. Urbain, Rangen (375 ml) Old World Classics 96
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Austrian Riesling Leo Alzinger 2001 Alzinger 2001 Alzinger
Willi Bründlmayer 2002 Bründlmayer
Ludwig Hiedler 1998 2001 2001 2002
Hiedler Hiedler Hiedler Hiedler
Josef Hirsch 2001 2001 2001 2006
Hirsch Hirsch Hirsch Hirsch
Familie Nigl 2000 Nigl 2001 Nigl 2000 Nigl
Nikolaihof-Wachau 1993 1999 2000 2000 2001 2000 2001
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Erich Salomon 2001 Salomon 2000 Salomon 1990 Salomon
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Zöbinger Heiligenstein Zöbinger Gaisberg Alte Reben (mag) Gaitsberg Alte Reben Heligenstein
$65 $155 $60 $55
Kremser Kremsleiten Privat (Nigl’s best wine of vintage) Rehberger Goldberg
$60 $85 $70
Smaragd Trocken Vom Stein Smaragd Im Weingebirge Junglernwein Im Weingebirge Smaragd Im Weingebirge Smaragd Im Weingebirge Steiner Hund Reserve Federspiel Vom Stein
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Hochterrassen Kogl Reserve Pfaffenberg
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Ludwig Hiedler 2002 Hiedler
Josef Hirsch In the spring of 2003,
former Herbfarm sommelier Christine Mayo
spent two weeks in Austria, tasting and studying the wines of that beautiful land. These wines are of themselves. They are not German wines in disguise, but distinctly Austrian— crisp, snappy, dry, and vigorous.
Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s biggest claim to fame. This is a grape that, like Chardonnay, can make wines that span the range from a zingy thirstquencher to a big, robust wine.
2001 Hirsch 2002 Hirsch 2006 Hirsch
Familie Nigl 1997 Nigl 2002 Nigl 2002 Nigl
Nikolaihof-Wachau 2002 Nikolaihof
Schloss Gobelsburg
2002 Schloss Gobelsburg 2002 Schloss Gobelsburg
Erich Salomon There are only about 500 acres of the Roter Veltliner grape in the world. It produces a slightly fuller wine with apple-skin characteristics.
2001 Erich Salomon 2006 Erich Salomon
Mantlerhof
2004 Mantlerhof
Smaragd “Rotes Tor,” Wachau
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Löss
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Heiligenstein, Kamptal Veltliner #1, Kamptal Heiligenstein, Kamptal
$49 $29 $45
Alte Reben Kremser Freiheit, Kremstal Privat (Nigl’s best wine of vintage)
$125 $35 $72
Hefeabzug
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Steinsetz Steinsetz (375 ml)
$40 $30
Hochterrassen Lindberg
$30 $45
Roter Veltliner, Reisenthal
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Italian White Wines Jermann: Venezia Giulia 2006 Jermann, Pinot Grigio, Venezia Giulia, IGT 2005 Jermann, Bianco, “We’re Dreams” IGT 2005 Jermann, Vintage Tunina, IGT
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Loire Valley Whites Les Vins du Val de Loire Loire Valley White 2004 Bellivière, Côteaux du Loire Blanc, VV, , «L’Effraie» $38
Muscadet 2004 2005 2003 2003 2004
Pépière (Marc Ollivier), S&M Sur Lie V.V., «Clos des Briords» $29 Pépière (Marc Ollivier), S&M Sur Lie V.V., «Briords» (1500ml) $64 Domaine de l’Ecu Muscadet S&M «Cuvée Orthogneiss» $32 Domaine de l’Ecu Muscadet S&M «Expression de Granite» $32 Domaine de l’Ecu (Guy Bossard) Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Sur Lie, «Expression de Granit» $32
Anjou The Loire River Valley
2004 Dom. Sansonnière (Mark Angéli), Anjou Blanc, «La Lune»
hosts some of the greatest white wines in the world, stunning, thrilling wines that should be much better known. The leading white grapes are Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. Both are grapes that produce unique examples of themselves in only a tiny number of other places in the world.
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Côteaux-du-Layon 2004 Domaine des Baumard, Carte d’Or $42 NV Baumard, Cuvée Ancienne (15 vintages: 1967-1988) $65 02002 Philippe Delesvaux $35 2001 Philippe Delesvaux, Côteaux du Layon, S.G.N. (500) $135 2002 Philippe Delesvaux, Côteaux du Layon, S.G.N. (500) $145 2003 Philippe Delesvaux, Côteaux du Layon, S.G.N. (500) $115 1995 Ch. Soucherie/Tijou, C.d.L., Beaulieu «Cuvée de la Tour» (500) $89 1959 Moulin Touchais, Côteaux du Layon, Möelleux $300 1970 Moulin Touchais, Côteaux du Layon, Möelleux $240 1971 Moulin Touchais, Côteaux du Layon, Möelleux $149 1989 Moulin Touchais, Côteaux du Layon, Möelleux $93 1993 Moulin Touchais, Côteaux du Layon, Möelleux $73
Savenniéres
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2003 1986 1988 2000 2002 2002 1999
Domaine des Baumard, «Clos du Papillon» Nicolas Joly, Clos de la Coulée de Serrant (monopole aoc) Nicolas Joly, Clos de la Coulée de Serrant (monopole aoc) Nicolas Joly, Clos de la Coulée de Serrant (monopole aoc) Nicolas Joly, Clos de la Coulée de Serrant (monopole aoc) Nicolas Joly, Les Clos Sacrés Souchierie/P.Y. Tijou, Savennières, Clos des Perrières
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2003 Domaine des Baumard, Quarts de Chaume
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Florent Baumard, head of Domaine des Baumard, says that “80% of wine is made in the vineyard— but the 20% that takes place at the pressing in the winery can ruin the 80% if not handled properly.” The fresh press juice is blanketed with CO2 to prevent oxidation. Baumard’s grape pressing is so gentle that each batch takes six hours to complete.
Loire Valley Chenin Blanc Expect a varying cocktail of racy flavors and aromas: honey, flowers, perfume, peach, apple, quince, lemon, wax, oil, limestone, and straw. As the world’s greatest and most exciting Chenin Blancs, expect those of the Loire to exhibit layers of unfolding flavors.
Decoding the Label Sec=dry Demi-Sec=a little sweet and richer, a bit fleshier than sec.
Chinon (Blanc) 2008 Couly-Dutheil, Chinon Blanc, «Les Chanteaux»
Vouvray-Montlouis 2003 2004 2005 1959 2001 2003 1989 2003 2003 2004 2003 2003 1924 1947 1959 1971 1989 1997 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2005
Aubuisières, Vouvray, «Cuvée Alexandre» Aubuisières, Vouvray, «Cuvée de Silex» Aubuisières, Vouvray, «Cuvée de Silex» Bourillon-d’Orléans, Vouvray Möelleux Bourillon-d’Orléans, Vouvray Sec, Vieilles Vignes Bourillon-d’Orléans, Demi-Sec V.V., «La Bourdonnerie» Champalou, Vouvray, «Cuvée CC» Champalou, Vouvray, «La Cuvée des Fondraux» Champalou, Vouvray, «Cuvée Möelleuse» François Chidaine, Montlouis-sur-Loire, «Clos du Breuil» François Chidaine, M.-sur-L., Liquoreux «Les Lys» (500) Patrice Colin, Côteaux du Vendomois Huet, Vouvary, «Le Haut Lieu», Möelleux Huet, Vouvray, «Le Haut Lieu», Möelleux (Considered by some the greatest white wine ever made. We agree.)
Huet, Vouvray, «Clos Du Bourg» Möelleux Huet, Vouvray, «Clos Du Bourg» Möelleux Huet, Vouvray, «Clos Du Bourg» Möelleux, 1er Trie Huet, Vouvray, «Clos Du Bourg» Möelleux, 1er Trie (375) Huet, Vouvray, «Clos Du Bourg» Demi Sec Huet, Vouvray, «Le Haut Lieu» Demi Sec Huet, Vouvray, «Le Haut Lieu» 1er Trie, Möelleux (375) Huet, Vouvray, «Le Haut Lieu» 1er Trie, Möelleux (750) Huet-Pinguet, Cuvée Constance, (dessert wine) (500) d’Orfeuilles, Vouvray, «Silex»
Möelleux=pretty darn sweet, but usually offset with lively acidity. Wonderful with spicy food. Or pair it with blue cheese or not-toosweet desserts.
Pouilly-Fumè
Trie=a picking pass through the vineyard. Chenin Blanc doesn’t ripen all of its grapes at the same time. The pickers are usually looking for ripe grapes touched with botrytis. Tries are usually 7 to 10 days apart.
Quincy
2000 2000 2004 2004 2003
de Ladoucette au Château du Nozet, «Baron de L» Didier Dagueneau, «En Chailloux» Didier Dagueneau, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly Didier Dagueneau, «Buisson Renard» Domaine Hervé Seguin
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Sancerre 2002 2004 2005 2001 2004 2002
Hippolyte Reverdy Hippolyte Reverdy, «Reine Blanche» Hippolyte Reverdy Lucien Crochet, «La Croix du Roy» Henri Pelle, «La Croix au Garde» Philippe Raimbault, «Apud Sariacum»
Sancerre and PouillyFumé are perfect with goat cheeses, in particular the pairing of Sancerre and Crottin de Chavignol is considered a French classic.
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Moulin à Vent. A picturesque wind mill near Savennierès.
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White Rhône, Jura, Côtes de Gascogne, Savoie White Hermitage
Chapoutier 1997 Chapoutier 1998 Chapoutier
Ermitage de l’Orée Chante-Alouette
$320 $110
Hermitage Blanc. Hermitage Blanc.
$135 $300
2000 Paul Jaboulet, Hermitage, “Le Chevalier de Sterimberg”
$120
J.L. Chave White Hermitage can be a massive wine redolent of its place of birth. It expresses an intriguing sense of oil, resin, and earth. For some, the more you drink it, the more you want.
1993 Jean-Louis Chave 2001 Jean-Louis Chave
Paul Jaboulet Château-Grillet
Château-Grillet 1974 Château-Grillet 2001 Château-Grillet
Cuvée Renaissance Tirage Limité $240 $169
Condrieu
Guigal 2002 E. Guigal
Condrieu
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Other White Rhône
Château Rayas 2000 Château Rayas
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Réservé $185
Auguste Clape 1998 Auguste Clape 1999 Auguste Clape 2000 Auguste Clape
Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
$35 $35 $42
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Jura
Domaine Tissot 2004 Domaine Stéphane Tissot, Arbois, Savagnin
Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne
La Hitaire 2008 La Hitaire Blanc, “Les Tours” $35 “Les Tours” is a cuvée made from 65% Ugni Blanc, 30% Colombard and 5% Gros Mansang. All of the vines used in this cuvée are 50+ years old. This is a delicious, forward wine with intense orchard fruit scents and flavors. 10.5% abv.
Savoie: Roussette de Savoie 2007 Domaine Edmund Jacqin, Roussette de Savoie “Marestel” $47 Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
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Chalon-Sur-Saône
urgundy, the wine and the Saône Mâconnais region, is quite likely the finest and most intriguing areas in the Beaujeu wine kingdom. Thanks to the Beaujolais French Revolution and to Napoleonic law, France the vineyards—and hence the wines—of Burgundy (Bourgogne in French) are also among the world’s most complicated. But don’t let that stop you. Arguably no other wines so express a sense of place as those of Burgundy. Though Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dominate the region, the wines are not about Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. Burgundy is about what a particular site has to say about Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They are the voices through which the message is expressed. Burgundy is produced in small quantities. Please enjoy our selections of Burgundy wines.
Leading burgundy appeLLations CHABLIS CÔTE DE NUITS
CÔTE DE BEAUNE
CÔTE DE CHALONNAISE
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de la Romanèe-Conti
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“A fabulous thing—mysterious, sensuous, transcendental, the greatest wine in the dukedom of Burgundy, once reserved for the table of princes, its origins blurred in the mists of time—cannot help but spawn fabulists. For two centuries, no wine—no vineyard—has so deeply and so consistently motivated man’s mythologizing instinct as La Romanée-Conti.” Richard Olney: Romanée-Conti: The World’s Most Fabled Wine
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche
1996 Romanée Conti
Richebourg
1970 Romanée Conti 1997 Romanée Conti 1999 Romanée Conti
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1995 Romanée Conti 1996 Romanée Conti 1997 Romanée Conti
Grands-Échézeaux
1996 Romanée Conti 1997 Romanée Conti
La Tâche (MONOPOLE), Grand Cru
$6000
Richebourg, Grand Cru Richebourg, Grand Cru Richebourg, Grand Cru
$2000 $1350 $4000
Romanée-St.-Vivant, Grand Cru $1900 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Grand Cru $3000 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Grand Cru $1900
Grands-Échézeaux, Grand Cru Grands-Échézeaux, Grand Cru
$4000 $2200
The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti makes a single Grand Cru white wine of great rarity. Romanée-Conti Le Montrachet 2000 Romanée Conti
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Côteaux Champenois
A few hundred years ago, Champagne was famous for its red wines. The most coveted of these came from the best vineyards of Aÿ. La Côte aux Enfants is a superb vineyard of fewer than two acres in the heart of the famous grand cru of Aÿ. Bollinger uses this Pinot Noir to make a red CÔteaux Champenois, a still red wine of the Champagne region. Only a tiny quantity is produced in the very best years. 1997 Bollinger Aÿ Rouge, La Côte aux Enfants $155
Bourgogne Rouge, Marsannay, Chalonnaise, Fixin 2002 2002 2005 1998 1996 1998 1997 1998 2001 2005 2003
Charles Audoin, Marsannay, Cuvée Marie Ragonneau Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Rouge Bertagna Hautes Côtes du Nuits Leroy Bourgogne Rouge Louis Jadot Côte de Nuits-Villages, “Vaucrains” Alex Gambal Fixin, Vieilles Vignes Dominique Laurent Fixin, Cuvée Tradition Dominique Laurent Bourgogne Rouge Méo-Camuzet Bourgogne Rouge Taupenot-Merme Bourgogne Rouge Jacky Truchot-Martin Bourgogne Rouge
$68 $65 $52 $79 $60 $70 $89 $47 $99 $98 $98
Gevrey-Chambertin 2002 Domaine Arlaud 1999 Alex Gambal
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Cyril Audoin, son of the founders, has been on board at Domaine Charles Audoin since 2000.
1997 1997 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 1995 2002 2001 2001 2002 1985 1985 1990 1994 2002 1996 1997 1998 2001 1987 1997 2003 2003
Alain Burguet Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes $175 Bernard Dugat-Py Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru $390 Bernard Dugat-Py Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru $590 Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin $350 Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin $665 Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes $210 Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin, Coeur de Roi $275 Domaine Dujac Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru $390 Dupont-Tisserandot Les Cazetiers, 1er Cru $102 Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin $122 Frédéric Esmonin Mazy-Chambertin, Grand Cru $135 Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos Saint Jacques $325 Leroy Gevrey Chambertin, Corbeaux $700 Leroy Charmes Chambertin $945 Leroy Gevrey-Chambertin, Combottes, 1er $895 Henri Perrot-Minot Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru $150 Harmand-Geoffroy,Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Bossière” $135 Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin, “La Brunelle” $110 Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin, “La Brunelle” $89 Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin, “Cuvée Champs Chenys” $107 Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin, “Cuvée Champs Chenys” $90 Joseph Roty, Charmes-Chambertin, “Très Vieilles Vignes” $380 Joseph Roty, Charmes-Chambertin, “Très Vieilles Vignes” $300 Jacky Truchot-Martin, Charmes-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes $265 Jacky Truchot-Martin Gevrey-Chambertin, Combottes $229
Morey-Saint-Denis
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Didier Chevillon is now making the wine at Domaine DupontTisserandot.
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Domaine Bertagne Clos-Saint-Denis, Grand Cru Domaine Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis Domaine Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis Domaine Dujac Clos-de-la-Roche, Grand Cru Vincent Girardin Clos-de-la-Roche, Grand Cru Louis Jadot Clos-Saint-Denis, Grand Cru Louis Jadot Clos-Saint-Denis, Grand Cru Clos des Lambrays Clos-des-Lambrays, Grand Cru Clos des Lambrays Morey-St.-Denis, Les Loups Philippe et Vincent Lécheneaut, Morey-Saint-Denis Jacky Truhcot-Martin Clos-de-la-Roche, Grand Cru Jacky Truchot-Martin Morey-Saint-Denis, Vieilles Vignes Jacky Truchot-Martin Morey-Saint-Denis, Blanchards Jacky Truchot-Martin Morey-Saint-Denis, Clos Sorbe Jacky Truchot-Martin Clos-de-la-Roche, Grand Cru
$245 $110 $105 $440 $240 $210 $250 $279 $162 $95 $157 $97 $123 $123 $165
Chambolle Musigny 1996 Alex Gambal-Maison Bigot Les Lavrottes, 1er Cru, V.V. 2001 Domaine Dujac Chambolle Musigny 1996 Labouré-Roi Chambolle Musigny, 1er Old World Classics 106
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Perrot-Minot, Chambolle Musigny, La Combe D’Orveau Robert Groffier Chambolle Musigny, Les Amoureuses Robert Groffier Bonnes-Mares, Grand Cru Jacques Prieur Musigny, Grand Cru Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle Musigny, Fuees Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle Musigny, Noirots Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle Musigny, Sentieres Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny, 1er Cru Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny, 1er Cru
$140 $260 $295 $405 $149 $149 $175 $1000 $255
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Bertagna, Clos de Vougeot, “Clos de la Perrière,” Grand Cru $245 Daniel Chopin Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru $220 Anne Gros, Clos de Vougeot, “Le Grand Maupertui,” Grand Cru $200 Louis Jadot Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru $175 Louis Jadot Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru $175 Louis Jadot Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru $158 Leroy Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru $550 Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru $190 Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru $240 Robert Arnoux Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru $180
Vosne-Romanèe 1997 1990 1993 1995 1998 2003 2001 2005 2005
Alex Gambal-Maison Bigot Bouchard Père et Fils Bouchard Père et Fils Bouchard Père et Fils Joseph Drouhin Bernard Dugat-Py Michel Gros Emmanuel Rouget Emmanuel Rouget
Les Malconsorts, 1er Cru $165 La Romanée (magnum) $1,200 La Romanée $390 La Romanée (magnum) $700 Romanee-St. Vivant, Grand Cru $295 Vosne Romanée, Vieilles Vignes $279 Aux Brûlées $145 Vosne-Romanée $190 Vosne-Romanée, Cros-Parantoux $820
Flagey-Échèzeaux
Lalou Bize-Leroy of Maison Leroy
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Bruno Desaunnay-Bissey Grands Échézeaux, Grand Cru, V.V. Jayer-Giles Échézeaux du Dessus Louis Jadot Échézeaux, Grand Cru Vincent Girardin Échézeaux, Grand Cru Leroy Échézeaux, Grand Cru Dominique Mugneret Échézeaux, Grand Cru Emmanuel Rouget Échézeaux, Grand Cru
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“Clos-des-Forêts-St.-Georges” $120 Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Chaignots” $190 Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Pruliers” $173 Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Bousselots” $145 Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Cailles” $165
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Robert Chevillon is known for the consistent excellence of his Nuits-St.-Georges vintage after vintage.
Vougeot continued from page 107 2001 Robert Chevillon Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Pruliers” $135 2001 Robert Chevillon Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Roncières” $135 2001 Robert Chevillon Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Vaucrains” $165 2002 Robert Chevillon Nuits-St.-Georges $99 2002 Robert Chevillon Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Pruliers” $137 2002 Robert Chevillon Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Bousselots” $137 2005 Chevillon-Chezeaux Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Bousselots” $109flambra 2003 Henri Gouges Nuits-St.-Georges, “Chaînes Carteaux” $119 2000 Leroy Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Bousselots” $210 1997 Dominique Laurent Nuits-St. Georges, “Les Saint Georges” $115 1996 Dominique Laurent Nuits-St.-Georges $80 1995 Hudelot-Noëllat Nuits-St.-Georges, “Les Murgers” $125 1996 Daniel Rion Nuits-St.-Georges, “Clos des Argillières” $115 2002 Daniel Rion Nuits-St.-Georges, “Vieilles Vignes” $97 1996 Emmanuel Rouget Nuits-St.-Georges $170 1997 Emmanuel Rouget Nuits-St.-Georges $145 1998 Emmanuel Rouget Nuits-St.-Georges $125
Aloxe Corton 1994 Ambroise 2002 Bouchard Père & Fils 1999 Louis Jadot
Corton “Le Corton” Corton, “Pougets,” Grand Cru
$175 $120 $125
Beaune 1976 Louis Latour
Beaune, “Vignes Franches,” 1er cru $125
Savigny-les-Beaune 1990 Simon Bize et Fils 1996 Simon Bize et Fils 1996 Simon Bize et Fils
Savigny-les-Beaune, “Aux Vergelesses” $134 Savigny-les-Beaune, “Serpentières” $120 Savigny-les-Beaune, “Vergelesses” $124
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“Clos-des-Epeneaux,” 1er Cru “Clos-des-Epeneaux,” 1er Cru “Clos-des-Epeneaux,” 1er Cru “Clos-des-Epeneaux,” 1er Cru “Clos-des-Epeneaux,” 1er Cru “Clos-des-Epeneaux,” 1er Cru “Clos-des-Chênes,” 1er Cru Pommard, 1er Cru “Les Épenotes,” 1er Cru “Clos-des-Chênes,” 1er Cru Pommard, “Les Pozerolles” Pommard, “Grands Épenots” Pommard, “Épenotes,”1er Cru
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Volnay, Chassagne & Santenay 2000 2004 1996 1999 1999 1997 1985 1996 1992 2001 2001 1976 1988 2002 2003
Marquis d’Angerville Volnay, 1er Cru $74 Marquis d’Angerville Volnay, Clos-des-Ducs” 1er Cru $185 René Lequin-Colin Santenay, “Le Passe Temps” $60 Michel Colin-Deléger, Chassagne Montrachet “Morgeots” Rouge $75 Joseph Drouhin Volnay, “Clos-des-Chênes” $130 Vincent Girardin Volnay, “Champans” $80 Jean-Noël Gagnard Santenay, “Clos-des-Tavannes”, 1er $105 Jean-Noël Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet “Morgeots” Rouge $97 Michel Lafarge Volnay, “Clos-des-Chênes” $185 Michel Lafarge Volnay $83 Michel Lafarge Volnay, “Clos-des-Chênes” $170 Leroy Volnay $450 Pousse d’Or Santenay, “Clos de Tavannes”, 2er $105 Pousse d’Or, Volnay, “Corton Bressandes,” 1er Cru $165 Saint-Marc Santenay $57
Monthèlie & Auxey-Duresses 2003 1990 1999 1990 Passetoutgrain is a blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir.
Domaine de Comtes Lafon Louis Jadot Leroy Monthélie-Douhairet
Monthélie-Les-Duresses,” 1er Cru Monthélie “Les Duresses” Monthélie
$116 $75 $150 $88
Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2002 Robert Chevillon
Passetoutgrain
$40
Beaujolais 2001 Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Villages 2003 Pierre et Paul Durdilly Beaujolais Villages 2007 Terres Dorées Beaujolais Nouveau
$19 $24 $30
Austrian Pinot Noir 2003 Peter Schandl
Pinot Noir, Burgenland
$88
Red Angel on Moonlight Pinot Noir, “Krafuss”
$64 $88
Italian Pinot Noir 2003 Jermann 2000 Alois Lageder
Swiss Pinot Noir 2000 Daniel Gantenbein
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Bordeaux derives from “au bord de l’eau,” meaning “along the waters.” The region of Bordeaux lies along the path of three important French rivers—the mighty Gironde estuary and the two significant rivers that feed it, the Dordogne and the Garonne. The Atlantic Ocean is only an hour to the west. Oak fermentation tanks at Château Mouton Rothschild
FRANCE Bordeaux
Bordeaux is both literally Leading bordeaux appeLLations See and psychologically a red Barsac White: dry & sweet Page 142 wine region. Eighty percent Graves Red White Page 118 of the wine is red. Five red Margaux* Red Page 117 wine grape varietals are Pauillac* Red Page 112 grown here, and they are Pessac-Léognan Red White Page 118 almost always blended Pomerol Red Page 119 together. The two dominant St.-Emilion Red Page 118 St.-Estèphe* Red Page 112 and indigenous grapes are St.-Julien* Red Page 116 Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauternes White: dry & sweet Page 142 Merlot. Cabernet Franc, Petit *These appellations are within the region known as the Haut-Médoc, itself within an ever larger region, the Médoc. Verdot, and Malbec are also grown. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc are the predominant white grapes of Barsac and Sauternes. See page 142 for the great dessert wines of Bordeaux. Unlike wines often made from these same grapes in places like California and Australia, Bordeaux wines are about elegance and intensity of flavor. The are rarely massive or powerful. Please enjoy our 250 selections of fine Bordeaux wines. Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
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Red Bordeaux: Saint-Estéphe Saint-Estéphe Cos d’Estournel is the leading estate in Saint-Estèphe. Its high proportion of Merlot gives it a delicious plummy flavor and a more perfumed nose than most other wines on the clay soils typical of Saint-Estèphe. Château Cos d’Estournel 1966 1974 1995 1999 2000 2001
Château Cos d’Estournel Château Cos d’Estournel Château Cos d’Estournel Château Cos d’Estournel Château Cos d’Estournel Château Cos d’Estournel
Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru
$410 $185 $395 $250 $295 $240
Château Montrose 1970 Château Montrose 1986 Château Montrose
Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru
$450 $295
Pauillac When Baron Philippe de Rothschild purchased Château d’Armailhac—125 acres adjoining Château Mouton-Rothschild—in 1956, he changed the name to Château Mouton-Baronne Philippe. The name was changed back in 1989.
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Château Mouton-Rothschild
Mouton’s Baron Philippe de Rothschild died in 1988, ending a most remarkable life. For 65 years he managed the estate of Château MoutonRothschild, raising it from a run down second growth to one of the most famous wines in the world.
1967 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1970 Château Mouton-Rothschild
Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru
$450 $500
1982 1985 1988 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2003
Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru
$1,850 Parker Perfect 100 $925 $690 Wine SPectator 100 PtS. $700 $850 $750 $750 $950 $1900 $990
Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru (375 ml)
$1200 $1600 $1700 $720
Cinquième Cru
$220
Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Mouton-Rothschild
Château Lafite-Rothschild
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“I hasten to renew my thanks and I take the liberty of asking for a favour. The excellent wines called La Fite are produced by your people. If you have some of the 1784 vintage, and if you could accommodate me with 250 bottles, I would be infinitely grateful. If it is possible to have them bottled at your place, this would be a guarantee that the wine is natural and well drawn….Will you then allow me sir, to call on you directly anytime I need wines produced by your house?” —Thomas Jefferson Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
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Château Latour is a model of excellence in great as well as mocre vintages. When mature, it shows powerful, yet-balanced black currant, leather, cedar, and mineral scents and flavors.
Impressively situated on the Pauillac-St.-Julien border, Château Latour’s vineyard can be identified by its creamcolored, fortress-like “tour,” or tower. The tower was used in the exciting 15th century to fend off marauding pirates. In these slightly more civilized days, Latour is better known for producing consistently superb wines, whether in great, average, or so-so vintages. is an impeccable wine of great power. Latour is also one of the most concentrated, rich, and full-bodied wines in the world. For these reasons many feel that Château Latour is the Médoc’s finest wine. Château Latour 1937 1950 1964 1967 1975 1982 1983 1988 1990 1993 1994 1995 1996 1998 1999
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$3,400 $1,900 $1,250 $750 $1100 $2950 Parker Perfect 100 $900 $1050 $1950 $800 $950 $1100 $1900 Parker 99 points $1100 $1500
Château Latour keeps separate the harvest of its young vines and other vineyard sites within its property that it deems not “grand” enough. These are used to create the Château’s second label, Les Forts de Latour. The character of Les Forts de Latour is very similar to the First Growth Latour, only lighter and quicker to mature. Les Forts de Latour
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Red Bordeaux: Pauillac
Château Lynch-Bages 1985 1989 1995 1999
Château Lynch-Bages Château Lynch-Bages Château Lynch-Bages Château Lynch-Bages
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Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Château PichonLalande is situated next to Château Latour. Under the directorship of May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, PichonLalande has produced a run of wonderful offerings, the wines being at once glamorous and opulent!
1970 1978 1979 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Lalande
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$500 $500 $450 $240 $500 $425 $250 $270 $400 $400 $240 $220 $215 $250 $400 $475 $150 $219 $220 $500
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Red Bordeaux: St. Julien St. Julien Château Beychevelle
1970 Château Beychevelle 1975 Château Beychevelle 2000 Château Beychevelle
Château Branaire
1996 Château Branaire
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
1966 1967 1975 1985 1985 1998
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Gloria
1982 Château Gloria 1990 Château Gloria 1995 Château Gloria
Château Gruaud-Larose 1982 1986 1988 1989 1997 1999 2000
Château Gruaud-Larose Château Gruaud-Larose Château Gruaud-Larose Château Gruaud-Larose Château Gruaud-Larose Château Gruaud-Larose Château Gruaud-Larose
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1966 1970 1980 1982 1983 1985 1995 1996 1998 1999 2001
Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Léoville-Las-Cases
Quatrième Cru Quatrième Cru Quatrième Cru
$400 $265 $350
Quatrième Cru
$150
Deuxième Cru $425 Deuxième Cru $210 Deuxième Cru $380 Deuxième Cru $450 Deuxième Cru (cut capsule) $405 Deuxième Cru (375) $250
St. Julien St. Julien St. Julien
$425 $300 $140
Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru (magnum) Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru
$800 $1000 $300 $390 $150 $170 $350
Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru
$475 $450 $150 $950 Parker Perfect 100 $500 $550 $425 $600 $315 $390 $700
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Red Bordeaux: Margaux
Château Talbot
1986 Château Talbot
Quatrième Cru
$325
Third Growth Third Growth
$290 $125
Deuxième Cru Deuxième Cru
$400 $825
Deuxième Cru
$225chate
Margaux Château Giscours
1970 Château Giscours 1971 Château Giscours
Château Palmer
1978 Château Palmer 2000 Château Palmer
Château Prieure-Lichine
2000 Château Prieure-Lichine
Château Margaux 1980 1983 1985 1990 1994 1996 1999 1999 2000 2001
Château Margaux Premier Cru Château Margaux Premier Cru Château Margaux Premier Cru Château Margaux Premier Cru Château Margaux Premier Cru Château Margaux Premier Cru Château Margaux Premier Cru Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
Château Rauzan-Ségla 1988 1989 1995 1998 1998
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$700 $1200 $950 $1800 $750 $1400 $825 $300 $419 $350
Deuxième Cru $300 Deuxième Cru $400 Deuxième Cru $300 Deuxième Cru $240 Deuxième Cru (magnum) $500
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Red Bordeaux: Pessac-Lèognan, St. Emilion & Pomerol Pessac-Lèognan/Les Graves Château Haut-Bailly 1970 Château Haut-Bailly
Château Haut-Brion 1982 1985 1986 1996 1998
Château Haut-Brion Château Haut-Brion Château Haut-Brion Château Haut-Brion Château Haut-Brion
Cru Classé
$325
Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru Premier Cru
$1900 $925 $900 $950 $1050
Château La Mission Haut Brion
1955 Château La Mission Haut Brion Cru Classé (375 ml) 1998 Château La Mission Haut Brion Cru Classé 1999 Château La Mission Haut Brion Cru Classé
St. Emilion & Libournaise Château Ausone
1983 Château Ausone, Premier Grand Cru Classé 1999 Château Ausone, Premier Grand Cru Classé
Château Canon-La-Gaffelière
1966 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière, Grand Cru Classé 1998 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière, Grand Cru Classé 2000 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière, Grand Cru Classé
$1600 $500 $320
$890 $900 $370 $275 $265
Château Cheval Blanc
1964 Château Cheval Blanc Premier Grand Cru (mid-shoulder) $1250 1979 Château Cheval Blanc Premier Grand Cru $750 1999 Château Cheval Blanc Premier Grand Cru $875 Ron Zimmerman
St. Emilion is a charming wine village with many good restaurants and accommodations.
Château Figeac
1982 Château Figeac
Château Gracia
2000 Château Gracia
Premier Grand Cru
$590
St. Emilion Grand Cru
$325
Château Pavie & Pavie-Decesse
1989 Château Pavie St. Emilion Premier Grand Cru 2001 Château Pavie St. Emilion Premier Grand Cru 2000 Château Pavie-Decesse St. Emilion Grand Cru
Château Quinault
1998 Château Quinault 1999 Château Quinault 2001 Château Quinault
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L’Enclos, St. Emilion Grand Cru $190 L’Enclos, St. Emilion Grand Cru $150 L’Enclos, St. Emilion Grand Cru $150
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Red Bordeaux: Pomerol & Mèdoc Pomerol Château Clinet
Ron Zimmerman
1994 Château Clinet 1995 Château Clinet 1998 Château Clinet
$250 $400 $300
Château La Conseillante
1998 Château La Conseillante 1999 Château La Conseillante 2000 Château La Conseillante
$350 $225 $570
Château la Croix de Gay 1994 La Croix de Gay
$165
Château Clos René
1982 Château Clos René 1983 Château Clos René
$129 $125
Château L’Évangile
1983 Château L’Évangile 1994 Château L’Évangile
$390 $265
Château Pétrus
1977 Château Pétrus 1978 Château Pétrus
$1300 $1900
Vieux Château Certan
1928 Vieux Château Certan
(375 ml) $3000
Mèdoc & Haut-Mèdoc Château Cissac
1970 Château Cissac 1970 Château Cissac
Château Greysac
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Bordelais wines of other regions Slovenian Merlot Blends from Simcic Simcic, one of Europe’s greatest winemakers, calls his wines “controversial.” Just over the Italian border, in the nature-based zone of Goriška Brda in Slovenia, Simcic is turning traditional heads with his stunningly daring wines. Imagine Picasso in his time and you get the idea. His “Duet” is pure Simcic: bold, compelling, stirring. Its richness is like dessert—chocolate, cherries, cheesecake, coffee. The silky tannins underscore a lush, ripe fruit of full body that goes on and on. The “Riserva” comes from extremely low yields and is richly layered with plum, dark tea, and woodsmoke, a combination that makes it a monumental achievement. 2001 SimĆiĆ, Duet Basic, Goriška Brda 2000 SimĆiĆ, Duet Riserva, Goriška Brda
Slovenia Slovenia
$79 $168
Château Musar, Lebanon Château Musar was founded in 1930, 15 miles north of Beirut. The grapes are grown at an altitude of 3,000 feet in the Bekaa Valley. Château Musar
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Guigal Ampuis
1997 E. Guigal 1998 E. Guigal
Chapoutier
1998 Chapoutier
Eric Texier
2004 Eric Texier
Marcel Guigal is known as a perfectionist and the superstar of the Côte Rôtie (the “Roasted Slope”), the most northerly vineyard in the Rhône.
Chapoutier
1984 Chapoutier 1985 Chapoutier 1997 Chapoutier 1991 Domaine J.L. Chave 1998 Domaine J.L. Chave 2001 Domaine J.L. Chave
Paul Jaboulet-Aîné 1952 1990 1991 1996 1997 1998 1999 2001
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Côte-Rôtie, La Mordorée.
$245
Côte-Rôtie,
$85
Hermitage, La Sizeranne. Hermitage, La Sizeranne. Hermitage, La Sizeranne.
$175 $175 $100
Hermitage Hermitage Hermitage
$425 $400 $300
Hermitage, La Chapelle. Hermitage, La Chapelle. Hermitage, La Chapelle. Hermitage, La Chapelle. Hermitage, La Chapelle. Hermitage, La Chapelle. Hermitage, La Chapelle. Hermitage, La Chapelle.
$2,500 $900 Parker Perfect 100 $245 fantaStic Wine $180 $225 $275 $230 $240
Hermitage
J.L. Chave
From his minute cellars in the middle of Cornas, Auguste Clape produces some of the finest wines in the appellation. He has 11 acres of vineyards, the majority being superbly well-sited on the steep hillside surrounding the village. The average vine age is high, with some being more than 100 years old. These wines need cellar time for full enjoyment.
Côte-Rôtie, Ampuis Côte-Rôtie, Ampuis
Paul Jaboulet-Aîné Paul Jaboulet-Aîné Paul Jaboulet-Aîné Paul Jaboulet-Aîné Paul Jaboulet-Aîné Paul Jaboulet-Aîné Paul Jaboulet-Aîné Paul Jaboulet-Aîné
Crozes-Hermitage 2004 Domaine des Hauts Châssis, Cuveé les Galets 1990 Paul Jaboulet-Aîné, Domaine de Thalabert 2006 Yann Chave Crozes-Hermitage
$59 $265 $62
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St.-Joseph, Offerus. St.-Joseph.
$70 $55
Cornas Cornas Cornas Cornas Cornas, Renaissance (20-yr. vines) Cornas
$140 $169 $175 $145 $145 $220
Cornas, Vieilles Vignes
$150
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape, lower fill Hommage à Jacques Perrin. Châteauneuf-du-Pape (375 ml) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape
$299 $265 $1,200 Parker Perfect 100 $90 $175 $145
Cornas
Auguste Clape 1984 1998 1999 2000 2005 2005
Michael Chapoutier, who took over his family firm in 1989, has produced a run of brilliant wines from his biodynamic vineyards.
Auguste Clape Auguste Clape Auguste Clape Auguste Clape Auguste Clape Auguste Clape
Alain Voge
1995 Alain Voge
Southern Rhône Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Château de Beaucastel
1989 1989 1990 1998 1998 2001
Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel Château de Beaucastel
Bois de Boursan
2001 Domaine Bois de Boursan, Cuvée des Félix, C-d-P
André Brunel
2001 André Brunel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Cailloux. 2001 André Brunel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Centenaire. 2003 André Brunel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Cailloux
Domaine Charvin
2001 Domaine Charvin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (375 ml).
Château Fortia
1961 Château Fortia
Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Domaine de la Janasse Caupin
2003 Dom. de la Janasse Caupin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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Domaine de Mont-Redon
1957 Domaine de Mont-Redon , Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 1961 Domaine de Mont-Redon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
$450 $450
1998 Château Rayas 1999 Château Rayas
Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
$500 $220
Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
$135
Château Rayas
Pignan
2000 Pignan
Vieux Télégraphe 1986 1995 1996 1998 2001 2003 2005 2006
Vieux Télégraphe Vieux Télégraphe Vieux Télégraphe Vieux Télégraphe Vieux Télégraphe Vieux Télégraphe Vieux Télégraphe Vieux Télégraphe
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau $125 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau $170 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau $95 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau $145 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau. $119 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau $79 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau $89 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau (1500) $250
Côtes du Rhône
Chapoutier 1999 Chapoutier
Côtes du Rhône, Belleruche
$35
Côtes du Rhône, Réservé. Côtes du Rhône, Réservé. Côtes du Rhône, Réservé. Côtes du Rhône, Réservé. Côtes du Rhône, Réservé. Côtes du Rhône, Réservé.
$160 $135 $130 $105 $00 $105
Château de Fonsalette 1990 1992 1995 1997 1999 2000
Ch. de Fonsalette Ch. de Fonsalette Ch. de Fonsalette Ch. de Fonsalette Ch. de Fonsalette Ch. de Fonsalette
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J.L. Chave 2000 J.L. Chave
Côtes du Rhône, Mon Coeur.
$46
Gigondas, Cuvée Valbelle. (mag)
$220
Gigondas
Chateau St. Cosme 2001 Chateau St. Cosme
Côtes de Provence
Château de Mauvanne
1999 Château de Mauvanne Cru Classé, Côtes de Provence
$45
Vin de Pays d’Oc
Robert Skalli
1999 Robert Skalli
Syrah, Vin de Pays d’Oc
$45
Vin de Pays de l’Hèrault
Grange des Pères
Mourvèdre and Syrah 2001 Domaine de le Grange des Pères, Vin de Pays de l’Hérault $150 2002 Domaine de le Grange des Pères, Vin de Pays de l’Hérault $137
Bandol (Mourvédre)
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Giovanni Manetti,
Trentino-Alto Adige Abbazia di Novacella
I TA LY Pie-
1999 Abbazia di Novacella 2000 Abbazia di Novacella 2005 Abbazia di Novacella
Veneto Tuscany
Praepositus, Lagrein-Dunkel Riserva $81 Praepositus, Lagrein-Dunkel Riserva $75 Kerner $45
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Florence
Marziano Abbona
Umbria Rome
Tenuta Fontodi
1999 Abbona 1999 Abbona
Abruzzo Campania
Elio Altare
2000 Elio Altare
Eugenio Bocchino
Sicily
2004 Eugenio Bocchino 2003 Eugenio Bocchino
Barbaresco, Faset Barolo, Pressenda
DOCG $69 DOCG $105
Barolo (La Morra)
DOCG $98
La Perucca, Nebbiolo Barolo, “Lu”
$75 $120
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
1961 1967 1971 1978 1982 1989 1990
Giacomo Borgogno Giacomo Borgogno Giacomo Borgogno Giacomo Borgogno Giacomo Borgogno Giacomo Borgogno Giacomo Borgogno
Bruno Ceretto 1995 1995 1997 1998 1999 1998
Ceretto Ceretto Ceretto Ceretto Ceretto Ceretto
Giuseppe Cortese
Ron Zimmerman
Giuseppe Cortese’s home and winery sits atop the great bowl that makes the Rabajá vineyard in Piemonte.
1994 1998 1995 1999 1998 2001 2003 2003
Angelo Gaja Angelo Gaja Angelo Gaja Angelo Gaja Angelo Gaja Angelo Gaja Angelo Gaja Angelo Gaja
DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC
$440 $359 $340 $340 $320 $309 $279
Barolo, Zonchera DOCG $95 Barbaresco, Bricco Asili, DOCG $120 Barbaresco, Bricco Asili, DOCG $290 Barbaresco, Bricco Asili, DOCG $200 Barbaresco, Bricco Asili, DOCG $270 Barolo, Bricco Rocche Bricco Rocche $405
2001 Giuseppe Cortese
Angelo Gaja
Barolo Classico Riserva Barolo Classico Riserva Barolo Classico Riserva Barolo Classico Riserva Barolo Classico Riserva Barolo Classico Riserva Barolo Classico Riserva
Barbaresco, Rabajá DOCG Barolo, Sperss, DOCG Barolo, Sperss, DOCG Barbaresco, Sori Tilden, DOC Barbaresco, DOCG Barbaresco, Sori Tilden, DOC Barbaresco, DOCG Barbaresco, DOCG Barbaresco, Sori Tilden, DOC
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in Red Bruno Giacosa
Bruno Giacosa is a third-generation winemaker. He respects tradition yet believes that the wines of the Piedmont are better today than ever. Giacosa’s wines are marvelously perfumed on the nose; meaty and full-bodied on the palate. They have a suppleness and elegance that few wines in the region can match.
1996 1997 1998 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001
Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa
Barbaresco, Rabajá, DOCG $250 Barolo, “Le Rocche del Falletto” $340 Barbaresco “Santo Stefano,” DOCG $225 Barolo, DOCG $170 Barolo, “Le Rocche del Falletto” $270 Barolo, “Le Rocche-Falletto” (mag) $500 Barbaresco, “Santo Stefano,” DOCG $237 Barolo, “Falletto di Serralunga” $240 Barbaresco, “Rabajá,” DOCG $210 Barbera d’Alba, “Falletto” DOCG $50 Barbaresco, “Santo Stefano di Nieve” $187
Grasso
Ron Zimmerman
1974 1979 1987 1993 1997
Ernesto & Figlio Grasso Barbaresco, Cascina Vecchia Vallegranda DOC $200 Ernesto & Figlio Grasso Barbaresco, Cascina Vecchia Vallegranda DOC $175 Ernesto & Figlio Grasso Barbaresco, Cascina Vecchia Vallegranda DOC $165 Giulio Grasso Barbaresco, Ca’ del Baio ‘Asili’ DOCG $150 Giulio Grasso Barbaresco, Ca’ del Baio ‘Asili’ DOCG $160
Bruno Rocca
2000 Bruno Rocca
Marchesi di Gresy
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1985 1995 1995 1995 1997 1998 2000 2000
Marchesi di Gresy Marchesi di Gresy Marchesi di Gresy Marchesi di Gresy Marchesi di Gresy Marchesi di Gresy Marchesi di Gresy Marchesi di Gresy
Mario Marengo 1997 M. Marengo
Fratelli Monchiero 1999 Monchiero
Barbaresco “Rabajá” DOCG
$205
Barbaresco, Camp Gros DOCG Barbaresco, Martinenga DOCG Barbaresco, Camp Gros DOCG Barbaresco, Gaiun DOCG Barbaresco, Martinenga DOCG Barbaresco, Gaiun DOCG Barbaresco, Martinenga DOCG Barbaresco, Martinenga (375)
$225 $99 $105 $150 $105 $140 $75 $43
Barolo, Brunate
DOCG $125
Barolo, Rocche
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The accommodations at the Castello di Verduno put you in the heart of Piemontese wine touring.
Italian Red Ron Zimmerman
Produttori del Barbaresco
1990 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, DOCG (magnum) 1999 Produttori del Barbaresco, Torre DOCG
Sizzano
1961 Sizzano
Travaglini
1995 Travaglini 1996 Travaglini 1998 Travaglini
Castello di Verduno
1999 Castello di Verduno 2000 Castello di Verduno
Gianni Voerzio
1997 Gianni Voerzio
Ghemme, DOC
$225
Gattinara Riserva, DOCG Gattinara, DOCG Gattinara, DOCG
$90 $70 $47
Barbaresco, Rabajá, DOCG Barbaresco, DOCG
$124 $70
Langhe Rosso, Serrapiù, DOC
$70
Roberto Voerzio
See next page for the Roberto Voerzio Collection
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Piemonte: Roberto Voerzio Roberto Voerzio is among the brightest stars of Piedmont. Yields from his vineyards are fantastically low—a bottle (or less) per vine. Roberto Voerzio 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1993 1993 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001
Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Cerequio, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Cerequio, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Cerequio, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Cerequio, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Brunate, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Brunate, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Cerequio, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Brunate, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Nebbiolo Vignaserra, DOC Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Brunate, DOCG R. Voerzio, Barolo, Rocche dell’Annunziata Torriglione Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Cerequio, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, La Serra, DOCG Roberto Voerzio Barolo, Brunate, DOCG Roberto Voerzio, Barolo, Sarmassa di Barolo, DOCG (mag.) R. Voerzio, Barolo, Rocche dell’Annunziata Torriglione
The village and castle of Barolo in the Piemonte.
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$260 $240 $325 $260 $260 $220 $220 $210 $240 $240 $550 Wine Spectator 100 ptS. $290 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $99 $350 $450 $590 $390 $390 $390 $960 $425
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Italian Red Toscana Altesino 1974 1977 1990 1993 1995 1997 1998 1999
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, DOC Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, DOC Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, “Montosoli,” DOCG Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, “Montosoli,” DOCG Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG
Marchese Antinori 1997 2000 1990 1996 1997 1998 1999 2005 2003
Solaia Solaia Tignanello Tignanello Tignanello Tignanello Tignanello Tignanello Antinoi Toscana Rosso
Bocelli
2003 Bocelli
Badia a Coltibuono
1965 Badia a Coltibuono
$240 $250 $690 $179 $190 $295 $125 $126
Toscana, IGT Toscana, IGT Toscana, IGT Toscana, IGT Toscana, IGT Toscana, IGT Toscana, IGT Toscana, IGT Toscana, IGT (37t ML)
$390 $270 $395 $240 $200 $175 $160
Terre di Sandro, IGT
$120
Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG
$135
$159
$32
Casanova di Neri
1999 Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Nuova $175 2001 Casanova di Neri Pietradonice, IGT $217 2001 Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Nuova $225
Fattoria Carobbio
1999 Fattoria Carobbio
Castello di Bossi
2000 Castello di Bossi
Fattoria di Felsina Ron Zimmerman
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Felsina Felsina Felsina Felsina Felsina Felsina
Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG
$69
Chianti Classico, DOCG
$49
Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva, Rancia Chianti Classico, DOCG Chianti Classico, DOCG Fontalloro, DOCG Fontalloro, DOCG
$47 $69 $47 $47 $79 $79
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Italian Red—Toscana La Fiorita
1998 La Fiorita
Tenuta Fontodi
Ron Zimmerman
Tenuta Fontodi is near Panzano in the epicenter of Toscana’s viticulture. Fontodi’s vines enjoy a southern aspect, a position in a natural amphitheatre, and marl soil.
1994 1995 1996 1998 1999 2001
Tenuta Fontodi Tenuta Fontodi Tenuta Fontodi Tenuta Fontodi Tenuta Fontodi Tenuta Fontodi
Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG
$132
Flaccianello della Pieve, IGT Flaccianello della Pieve, IGT Flaccianello della Pieve, IGT Flaccianello della Pieve, IGT Flaccianello della Pieve, IGT Flaccianello della Pieve, IGT
$155 $149 $142 $145 $149 $200
Marchese de’ Frescobaldi
1997 Frescobaldi, Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo (mag) $325 1998 Frescobaldi, Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo DOCG $120 1999 Frescobaldi, Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo DOCG $120
Mastrojanni
1997 Mastrojanni
Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG
Melini
1969 Melini, Chianti Classico Riserva, DOC (375) 1999 Melini, Selvanella, Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG
Castello di Monsanto
1968 1977 1980 1993 1997 1999
Il Poggio Il Poggio Il Poggio Il Poggio Il Poggio Il Poggio
Palmucci
1994 Poggio di Sotto
$390 $300 $190 $104 $130 $115
Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG
$87
San Giusto a Rentennano, Percarlo, Rosso della Toscana, IGT San Giusto a Rentennano, Percarlo, Rosso della Toscana, IGT San Giusto a Rentennano, Percarlo, Rosso della Toscana, IGT San Giusto a Rentennano, Percarlo, Rosso della Toscana, IGT San Giusto a Rentennano, Percarlo, Rosso della Toscana, IGT San Giusto a Rentennano, La Ricolma (Merlot) IGT
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Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG
San Giusto a Rentennano
1985 1995 1997 1999 2001 2002
$125
Ornellaia, DOC Ornellaia, DOC Ornellaia, DOC Ornellaia, DOC Ornellaia, DOC Ornellaia, DOC
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Masseto, IGT Le Volte, IGT Le Serre Nuove, DOC Le Serre Nuove, DOC Le Serre Nuove, DOC
$490 $65 $110 $100 $70
Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG
$98
Bolgheri, DOC Bolgheri, DOC
$355 $325
Oreno
$150
Italian Red 1999 2001 1997 2000 2001
Ciacci Piccolomini
1999 Ciacci Piccolomini
Tenuta San Guido 1998 Sassicaia 2001 Sassicaia
Tenuta Sette Ponti 2001 Sette Ponti
Lombardia Rainoldi
2000 Rainoldi, Valtellina, Sfursat, Fruttaio Ca’ Rizzieri, DOCG
$85
Veneto Allegrini
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1998 1999 2000 1999
Allegrini Allegrini Allegrini Allegrini
La Poja, IGT (100% Corvina Veronese) $165 La Poja, IGT (100% Corvina Veronese) $140 La Poja, IGT (100% Corvina Veronese) $140 Amarone Classico, DOCG $120
Roberto Anselmi 2002 Anselmi
Capitel Foscarino, IGT (white wine) $40
Bertani
1985 Bertani, Amarone, Recioto della Valpolacello Classico, DOC $425
Tommasi
1998 Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolacello Classico, DOCi (375) $64 1998 Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolacello Classico, DOCi (3000) $450
Tommaso Bussola
2001 Tommaso Bussola
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico $907
Giuseppe Lonardi
2003 Lonardi, Recioto della Valpolacello Classico, DOC (500ml) $85
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Italian Pinot Noir, see page 109
Masi
1988 Masi 1999 Masi
Amarone Classico, DOC $125 Amarone Classico, Costasera, DOCG$125
Dal Forno Romano
1995 Dal Forno Romano 1997 Dal Forno Romano 1998 Dal Forno Romano
Valpolicella Superiore, DOC Valpolicella Superiore, DOC Valpolicella Superiore, DOC
$200 $180 $170
1995 Quintarelli, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, DOCG 1997 Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico, DOCG
$640 $150
Giuseppe Quintarelli
Tommasi
1998 Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, DOC (375) $56 1998 Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, DOC $110 1998 Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, DOC (3 liter) $385
Vignalta
2000 Vignalta 2001 Vignalta
Gemola (Merlot-Cab. Franc), IGT $69 Alpianae, Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio $47
Zenato
1998 Zenato, Amarone Classico della Valpolicella Riserva, DOC $127 More Italian red wines on the next page
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Riccardo Cotarella Winemaker of the Year—Gambero Rosso 2001 Winemaker of the Year—Wine Enthusiast 2002 “One of the best hired guns in Italian winemaking”—Wine Spectator “Winemaking genius”— S. tanzer, International wine advocate
Italian Red
Wines of Riccardo Cotarella
Sicilia Morgante Dr. Riccardo Cotarella may not yet be a household name in America. But this immensely talented enologist from a prominent winemaking family has almost single-handedly put the wine of Umbria, Campania, and southern Italy on the world map. Cotarella is a pioneer, an advocate for many traditional Italian grape varieties, and a proponent of winemaking techniques that elevate the quality of wines. His expertise spans every aspect of winemaking and the telling results are wines that often rant among the best in the world.
1999 Morgante
Nero d’Avola, “Don Antonio,” IGT
$67
2001 Morgante
Nero d’Avola, “Don Antonio,” IGT
$60
Montevetrano, Colli di Salerno, IGT
$125
100% Nero d’Avola, the best native grape of Sicily. The vineyards were planted in 1970 and 1975. Don Antonio is a reserve-level wine from the estate’s finest fruit and shows scents of herbs and wild flowers. The wine is rich, delicious, and full of fruit and spicy tannins. 92 points, Wine Advocate.
Campania Montevetrano
2001 Montevetrano
Silvia Imparato employed Riccardo Cotarella to enhance the quality of her family vineyards in Montevetrano in the hills not far from Salerno. Cotarella is particularly fond of this wine, which is blended from 60% Cabernet, 30% Merlot, and 10% Aglianico. The nose is intense, with red berry, tobacco, and leather. Very full, structured, and elegant.
Abruzzo Antonio & Elio Monti 2001 Monti
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, “Pignotto,” IGT $79 Pignotto is a single-vineyard, 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine. The crop load is dropped in August to intensify the ripening of the remaining grapes picked in October. Pignotto is huge and intense, with notes of dark cherry, cassis, and jam. Black fruit flavors coat the palate, rounded with hints of leather and licorice. A tremendous wine.
Umbria/Lazio Falesco
2000 Falesco
Montiano, IGT $75 Riccardo Cotarella founded Falesco in 1979 with the aim of improving Lazio’s traditional varietals. The winery is about 50 miles outside of Rome. This single-vineyard Merlot is full-bodied, round, soft on the palate, and has an elegant, lingering finish.
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Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Ribera del Duero Pesquera
pesquera In 1972, Alejandro Fernández initiated the replanting of Spain’s Ribera del Duero appellation with the area’s first modern wire-trained vineyard. His Tinto Pesquera demonstrated to the world the greatness of a longneglected terroir and created an international wine that revitalized an entire district not to mention the whole lethargic Spanish wine scene.
1990 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000
Pesquera Pesquera Pesquera Pesquera Pesquera Pesquera Pesquera Pesquera
Reserva, Ribera del Duero $170 Janus Gran Reserva, (torn labels) $400 Reserva, Ribera del Duero $140 Janus Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero $350 Reserva, Ribera del Duero $130 Reserva, Ribera del Duero $120 Reserva, Ribera del Duero (magnum) $175 Reserva, Ribera del Duero $85
Condado de Haza Condado de Haza In the mid-1980s, Alejandro spied a neglected slope along the Duero River that appeared to be the most ideal vineyard site in the region, if not in all of Spain. After years of negotiating with dozens of land owners, he planted 100,000 vines in 1989. Entirely within the area once controlled by the fortified meval hilltop village of Haza high above, the vineyard estate became known as Condado de Haza. Haza always reflects the bold and brilliant winemaking style of Alejandro Fernández, master of Spain’s Tempranillo grape.
1995 Condado de Haza 1996 Condado de Haza
Alenza, Ribera del Duero Alenza, Ribera del Duero
$100 $100
Dehesa La Granja eL VÍnCuLo is Alejandro Fernández’s latest exploration. He renovated an old winery in Campo de Criptana in La Mancha and uses only isolated patches of scarce, old-vine La Mancha Tempranillo. Nothing quixotic about this suave masterpiece.
deHesa La granja The product of ungrafted old Tempranillo vines and new planting, the Dehesa La Granja shows sappy black raspberry, dark chocolate, and nutty oak flavors.
1999 Dehesa la Granja
El Vínculo
1999 El Vínculo
Ribera del Duero Dominio de Pingus 2002 Flor de Pingus
D.O., Zamora
$45
Reserva, La Mancha
$75
Ribera del Duero
$89
Jerez / Sherry and Monastrell 2003 Altos de la Hoya, Hoya de Santa Ana, Monastrell $30 2004 Alvear, Pedro Ximenez de Anada (375) $35 NV Pedro Domecq, “Sibarita,” Palo Cortado, 30 Years $245 NV Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe $32 NV Gonzalez Byass, Matusalem, Oloroso Dulce, 30 years (500) $88 NV Emillio Lustau, Palo Cortado, “Vides,” Almancenista $90 NV Emillio Lustau East India Solera $50 Many other assorted sherries and Monastrells: ask our sommeliers Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
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Ron Zimmerman
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Vega-Sicilia Unico is
one of the most majestic wines of Spain, and was among the first to demonstrate that the wild and fierce Ribera del Duero held such promise. Flavors pour from the bottle and the texture is rich and silky.
Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Unico, Ribera del Duero Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Unico, Ribera del Duero Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Unico, Ribera del Duero Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Unico, Ribera del Duero Bodegas y Viñedos Alión, Ribera del Duero Bodegas y Viñedos Alión, Ribera del Duero Bodegas y Viñedos Alión, Ribera del Duero
Rioja Bodegas Muga 1999 Muga
Bodegas Faustino
1993 Bodegas Faustino 1994 Bodegas Faustino 1996 Bodegas Faustino
San Vicente
1999 San Vicente
Priorat Álvaro Palacios 1995 1996 1997 1998 2002 2002
Álvaro Palacios Álvaro Palacios Álvaro Palacios Álvaro Palacios Álvaro Palacios Álvaro Palacios
Mas Igneus
2001 Mas Igneus
Pasanau Germans Rias Baixas
Rioja Ribera del Priorato Duero Madrid
1999 Pasanau
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Faustino 1, Tinto Gran Reserva Faustino 1, Tinto Gran Reserva Faustino V, Tinto Reserva
$66 $60 $47
Rioja, Tempranillo Reserva, DOC $60
Finca Dofí Finca Dofí Finca Dofí Finca Dofí Finca Dofí L’Ermita, Velles Vinyes
$130 $120 $120 $119 $110 $550
“FA 112,” Organic
$89
“La Planea,” La Morera de Montsant $75
Penedes
Portugal/Douro 2001 Chryseia
S PA I N
$650 $550 $500 $475 $129 $120 $115
Douro
$100
Chryseia is a joint venture between the Symington family of Port-wine fame and Bruno Prats, formerly of Bordeaux’s Château Cos-d’Estournel.
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South Africa Reds Anwilka Vineyard A joint venture between Bruno Prats, former owner of Château Cos-d’Estournel, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, co-proprietor of Château Angélus in Bordeaux, and Lowell Jooste of Klein Constantia Estate. This is the first release of this wine.
2005 Anwilka
Boekenhoutskloof
Stellenbosch, 63% cab., 37% syrah $77
2003 Boekenhoutskloof, The Chocolate Block, Franschhoek 2006 Boekenhoutskloof, The Chocolate Block, Franschhoek
$76 $65
2006 Bouchard Finlayson
Pinot Noir, Walker Bay
$49
2002 de Trafford 2001 de Trafford
Shiraz, Stellenbosch Elevation 393, Stellenbosch
$120 $120
2002 Fairview 2005 Fairview
Goat Roti, Shiraz Pinotage, Paarl
$34 $27
2004 Hamilton Russell
Pinot Noir, Walker Bay
$62
2001 Vergelegen
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch $60
Bouchard Finlayson de Trafford
Fairview
Hamilton Russel Vergelegen Vilafonté
2004 Vilafonté 2004 Vilafonté 2005 Vilafonté
Series M, Merlot/Malbec, Paarl Series C, Cabernet blend, Paarl Series M, Merlot/Malbec/Cab.
$79 $89 $89
2005 Bouchard Finlayson
Chardonnay, Sans Barrique
$39
2002 Ken Forrester
Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch
$45
2005 Mulderbosch
Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch
$45
Chenin Blanc, Straw Wine
$85
Whites Bouchard Finlayson Ken Forrester Mulderbosch Dessert de Trafford
2006 de Trafford
Klein Constantia This legendary wine was sought after in the 18th and 19th centuries by European aristocracy. It was the world’s most famous wine from the southern Hemisphere.
2000 Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance (500 ML) 2001 Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance (500 ML)
Comes in an antiqueshaped bottle
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“Styles of Sherry” Sherry”—Sommelier Mark Du Mez is big on sherry. “Spanish sherry is the greatest under-appreciated wine in the world. And, the various styles of sherry play to a whole range of foods during a meal.” Mark has assembled a set of four wines that lets you explore the major styles of this Spanish specialty: dry Manzanilla, nutty Amontillado, rich Oloroso, and the rare and mysterious Pedro Ximénez. $20
“Muscat Love” offers a smorgasbord of this orgiastic grape. Though they are “dessert-style” wines, we recommend them with rich cheese. The extraordinary 100-point Chambers Rosewood Rare Muscat dates from 1890. It is a legendary wine. $37
“Wine with Chocolate”— Everyone has his or her opinion about which kind of wine best accompanies the world’s favorite flavor. Do some wines go better with chocolate? Try four of the best candidates, along with bites of chocolate. Explore Ruby Port, Tawny Port, Banyuls, and a Framboise. $25
Favorites with the Cheese Course Herbfarm sommelier Tysan Pierce loves sweet wines with cheeses. “People automatically assume that red wine and cheese work best, but in reality, for more cheeses than not, a selection of dessert wines does the job.”
“Flight of Madeiras”—Three very different styles of this wine from the island of Madeira: 1937 Sercial, 1976 Terrantez, and 1900 Malvazia. $35
“Washington Ice Wine Sampler”—Three ice wines showcasing Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Sémillon. $25 “Trio of European Dessert Wines”—Three wines including the perfect 100-point 2001 Château Rieussec Sauternes. $37
The antithesis of pleasure! Learn about wine flaws... Feeling daring? Not quite sure what wine flaws such as “corked,” “oxidized,” or “bret” mean? There’ll be no doubt if you ask to try our “Awful, Stinky Wines” educational sampler! $8
Magestic Reds
“Mature Bordeaux”—Tuck into a pair of fabulous 1989 French Bordeaux: GruaudLarose and Lynch-Bages. Two 3 oz. glasses, $90 “Noble Nebbiolo”—Experience the complexity of Italian Barolo & Barbaresco from Bruno Giacosa and Marchesi di Gresy. Two 3 oz. glasses, $40 “Washington’s 1st 100 Point Wine”—2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon. Celebrate with a taste of our first 100-point Cabernet from Washington (sorry, but due to huge demand, this taster is presently by the bottle only.—$355)
As politically incorrect as Borat Hold the calls, we support hunger relief and homeless causes. For those who missed them in college, a sampler of MD 20/20, Thunderbird, and Wild Irish Rose. Now you’ll know why you moved on to varietal table wines. $8
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Taste the past:
Historic Wines
The world’s most famous wine: 250 years ago
The Abraham Lincoln Wine: A taste of the year 1863
In the 1700s and 1800s the “sweet, luscious and excellent wine called Contstantia, so highly esteemed in Europe” was This wine was harvested in the only wine in the Southern the autumn of 1863, the Hemisphere to achieve international year that President Lincoln acclaim. proclaimed Thanksgiving a Napoleon, the King of France, national holiday. Charles Dickens, and Frederick The nation was in the grips the Great all demanded it. The of a terrible civil war. Brother English novelist Jane Austen was beset against brother and recommended it as a cure for Lincoln had a terrible course a broken heart. to steer. No one alive then Klein Constantia’s “Vin de could have imagined that the Constance” is a gorgeous, latetaste of the summer of 1863 So proclaimed Winston Churchill on the grave harvest Muscat de Frontignan. could be preserved for you to It is loaded with mango, blood taste many generations later. Fewer day when France fell to Nazi Germany. orange, smoke, persimmon, But on Armistice Day in 1945, he than 6 days after these grapes ginger, date, and fig flavors with toasted the end of the war with his favorite were harvested, Lincoln gave his immortal Gettysburg Address, the Champagne, Pol Roger. Taste the wine dcated well-imbedded acidity. Taste history in the glass. 2000 Vin de speech of his life. to the great man: 1990 Cuvée Sir Winston Constance, $18 1863 Barbeito Madeira, $75 Churchill, $49
“I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.”
Bubble Flights “The Widows of Reims”—Three women shaped the course of Champagne. Taste the house styles of Clicquot, Bollinger, and Roederer. Three 2 oz. glasses, $35 “Rosé Champagnes”—Capture the romance of Rosé Champagne from Billecart-Salmon, Gosset, and DuvalLeroy. Three 2 oz. glasses, $35
Drink Your Age! Birthday Wines
Celebrate a significant birthday with molecules of fine wines from your birth year. The wines we offer change from year to year. 30th—1976 Madeira from the nearly extinct Terrantez grape, $25 40th—1966 tawny-style Port, $25 50th—a dry 1956 Sercial from the Island of Madeira, best before dinner, with soup, or with cheese. $25 60th—a complex, nutty cream sherry from a 1946 Solera, $15
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Late-Harvest Riesling WA Apex Finale (L.H. Sémillon) WA Dr. Loosen-Ste. Michelle, Single-Berry Select WA Dunham Late-Harvest Riesling WA Hogue Late Harvest Riesling WA Lemelson L.H. Riesling, Adria V. OR Olsen Estates, Golden Berry Select, LH Riesling WA Poet’s Leap Botrytis Riesling WA Quails’ Gate, Special Select Late Harvest Riesling BC Terra Blanca L.H. Riesling (750) WA Montinore Ultra-late Harvest OR Bainbridge Island Late-Harvest Chardonnay WA Thurston Wolfe Black Muscat WA Barnard-Griffin Late Harvest Muscat Can. WA Silvan Ridge Ultra-late Muscat OR Cave Spring Indian Summer, Select ON Anna Maria Late-Harvest Sauvignon Blanc OR Eola Hills Vin d’Or, barrel fermented OR Blackwood Canyon Penumbra WA Blackwood Canyon Late-Harvest Sémillon WA Francis Tannahill LH Gewürz. Passito WA Three Rivers Winery Late-Harvest Gewürz. WA Silvan Ridge, Late Harvest Gewurtraminer, Bing Vineyard OR Terra Blanca, Late Harvest Gewurtztraminer (750) WA Terra Blanca, Late Harvest Gewurtztraminer (750) WA Kiona Late Harvest, Red Mt. WA Philip Togni, Ca’ Togni, Napa Sweet Red Wine CA Quails’ Gate Estate Optima, Botrytis TBA BC Venturi Schulze Brandenburg No. 3, Estate BC High Pass Late-Harvest Huxelrebe OR High Pass Late-Harvest Scheurebe OR High Pass Late-Harvest Scheurebe OR High Pass Late-Harvest Scheurebe OR Bonny Doon, Vol des Anges, LH Rousanne CA McCrea Cellars Late-Harvest Roussanne WA McCrea Cellars Late-Harvest Roussanne WA Abacela, L.H. Viognier, “Blanco Dulce” Estate Res. OR Northwest Totem Cellars, Late-Harvest Viognier WA Syncline Late-Harvest Viognier WA RoxyAnn Winery Night Harvest Viognier OR Sineann, Old Ball & Chain, Late Harvest Syrah OR Lake Crest Cabernet/Merlot WA Green Creek, L.H. Cab. Franc, N. Carolina Estate (500ml) Sineann, Sweet Sydney, Late Harvest Zinfandel WA
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Larry Lehmbecker’s
Vin du Lac winery on Lake Chelan is making some spectacular wines, including this true ice wine from estate Gewürztraminer and Riesling.
German Eiswein see
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Apex Gewürztraminer WA Benson Estate Vineyard Viognier Ice Wine, Chelan WA Argyle, Minus Five, Pinot Noir, Cryo-Cluster OR Argyle, Minus Five, Pinot Noir, Cryo-Cluster OR Château Faire le Pont Sémillon, Vin de Glace WA Château Ste Michelle, Eroica Riesling Ice Wine WA Covey Run Sémillon Ice Wine WA Dunham Cellars Sémillon Ice Wine WA Elk Cove Ultima, Riesling (750ml) OR Girardet Gewürztraminer OR Kiona Chenin Blanc Ice Wine WA Kiona Riesling/Chenin Blanc WA Kiona Riesling Ice Wine WA L’Ecole No 41 Sémillon Ice Wine WA Sokol Blosser White Riesling “Ice Wine” OR Ste Chapelle Riesling, Ice Wine, Reserve ID Terra Blanca, Chenin Blanc, Cherry Hill Vineyard WA Terra Blanca, Riesling, Cherry Hill Vineayard WA Vin du Lac of Chelan Gewürztraminer/Riesling WA Vin du Lac of Chelan Gewürztraminer/Riesling WA Gehringer Brothers Rieslingr Ice Wine BC Gehringer Brothers Cabernet Franc Ice Wine BC Reif Estate Winery Vidal Ice Wine ON Hillebrand Estates Vidal, Trius Ice Wine ON Inniskillin Sparkling Vidal Canadian Ice Wine ON Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Ice Wine ON Inniskillin Riesling Ice Wine, Silver ON Inniskillin, Riesling Ice Wine, Dark Horse BC Jackson-Triggs, Vidal Ice Wine, Proprietor’s R. 187ml ON Nk’Mip, QWAM QWMT Riesling Ice Wine BC W W Nk’Mip, Q AM Q MT Riesling Ice Wine BC Peller Estates Ice Wine, Barrel Ferment ON Quails’ Gate Estate Riesling Ice Wine BC Quails’ Gate Estate Late Harvest Riesling BC Sumac Ridge Pinot Blanc, Okanagan BC
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German Rieslings The historic California Mission Grape (aka Angelica) on page 95 4th Vintage, Gypsy Canyon Winery, Ancient Vine, DÕna Marcelina’s Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, California. Made in the 18th-century style from ancient vines discovered on the property. Put up in a hand-blown bottle with a bee’s wax capsule. 375ml $225
Fruit and Nut Dessert Wines (half BottleS unleSS otherWiSe noted) NV NV NV NV NV NV NV
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Chambers Rosewood Chambers Rosewood Chambers Rosewood Chambers Rosewood Chambers Rosewood Chambers Rosewood Chambers Rosewood
Mount Horrocks
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Premium Fine Muscat, Rutherglen $99 Premium Fine Tokay, Rutherglen $89 “Calliope,” Rare Muscat, Rutherglen $245
Muscat, Rutherglen
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Muscat, Rutherglen Muscadelle (Tokay), Rutherglen Special Rutherglen Tokay Special Rutherglen Muscat Grand Rutherglen Muscat Grand Rutherglen Muscadelle Rare Rutherglen Muscat
$40 $40 $140 $140 $300 $230 $495
Riesling, Cordon Cut, Clare Valley Riesling, Cordon Cut, Clare Valley
$95 $55
D.P. 90 Show Tawny (500 ml)
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Vin de Paille (“Straw Wine”) The grapes are harvested in October or November, then dried on straw mats for two months prior to vinification. These are extraordinary, nectar-like wines. They exhibit an orange marmalade, truffled, honeyed comb, super-sweet richness that is almost too intense to have with dessert. The wines will last 50+ years. Young folks, stock up for retirement!
Rhône Vin de Paille Vin de Paille 1990 Domaine J.L. Chave
Hermitage Vin de Paille
(375 ml) $625
1994 Chapoutier
Hermitage Vin de Paille
(375 ml) $440
Sauternes & Barsac Château d’Yquem 1983 1986 1988 1989 1990 1994 1998 1998 2001 2001 2002 2005
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Sauternes Sauternes Sauternes Sauternes (375) Sauternes (375) Sauternes Sauternes (375) Sauternes (magnum) Sauternes (375) Sauternes Sauternes Sauternes (375)
$910 $750 $750 $590 $650 $370 $375 $1040 $800 $1,650 wine spectator 100 pts $600 $425
Sauternes (375) Sauternes. Sauternes (375) Sauternes (375) Sauternes (375). Sauternes Wine Spectator Wine of Year 2004
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Château Rieussec 1988 1988 1997 1999 2001 2001
Château Rieussec Château Rieussec Château Rieussec Château Rieussec Château Rieussec Château Rieussec
Château Doisy-Daëne 1953 Château Doisy-Daëne, Barsac
$650
Château de Fargues 1990 Château de Fargues
Sauternes
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Crème de Tête, Sauternes
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Château Gilette 1967 Château Gilette
Château de Rayne-Vigneau 1916 Château de Rayne-Vigneau, Sauternes (rebottled 1952)
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Château Suduiraut 2001 Château Suduiraut
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Quarts de Chaume
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Botrytis on the grape’s skin causes the skins to shrink and the juice to become concentrated and high in sugar and extracts. The botrytis above was on grapes at Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes. During harvest the 75 to 150 pickers will pick grapes each day that yield just 1 to 6 barrels of wine.
1988 Domaine des Baumard 1990 Domaine des Baumard 1997 Domaine des Baumard 1998 Domaine des Baumard 2001 Domaine des Baumard 2002 Domaine des Baumard 2003 Domaine des Baumard
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Quarts de Chaume (750) Quarts de Chaume (750) Quarts de Chaume (375) Quarts de Chaume (750) Quarts de Chaume (375) Quarts de Chaume (375) Quarts de Chaume (750)
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2001 Philippe Delesvaux, Côteaux du Layon, S.G.N. (500) 2002 Philippe Delesvaux, Côteaux du Layon, S.G.N. (500) 2003 Philippe Delesvaux, Côteaux du Layon, S.G.N. (500)
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1993 Christian Reynal Banyuls Grand Cru 1981 Parcé Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls, Cuvee St. Martin 1998 Parcé Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel 2000 Parcé Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls, Vin Doux Naturel
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Banyuls
Jurançon 2004 Didier Dagueneau, “les Jardins de Babylone” (500)
$200
The Loire’s great winemaker shrivels Petite Manseng grapes down in Basque country. Incredible!
Muscat Beaumes de Venise 1993 Domaine Coyeux, Muscat Beaumes de Venise 2000 Domaine Coyeux, Muscat Beaumes de Venise 2002 Domaine Coyeux, Muscat Beaumes de Venise
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2005 Domaine Gardiés
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Muscat de Rivesaltes
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Spanish Dessert Wine
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Barbadillo Oloroso Dulce “San Rafael” Barbadillo Moscatel “Laura” Barbadillo Oloroso Cream, “Eva” Gutiérrez de la Vega Casta Diva Cosecha Miel (500 ml) Ochoa Dulce del Moscatel, Navarra (375 ml) Alvear, Pedro Ximenez de Anada (375 ml) Robert Parker, 96 points Toro Albaná Pedro Ximenez, Gran Reserva
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Austria
Photo: Herbert Lehmann
Extraordinary dessert wine Alois Kracher’s exotic late-harvest wines defy description. Alas, Kracher has himself been harvested. While Austria has many supremely talented producers of sweet wines, Kracher’s stood above them all.
Austrian Dessert Wine
2003 Nigl Grüner Veltliner Eiswein $82 2004 Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Alois Kracher Veltliner Beerenauslese $59 1995 Grande Cuvée, TBA, Nouvelle Vague, No. 12 $260 2003 Heidi Schrock, Ruster Ausbruch, 1998 Nouvelle Vague, Trokenbeerenauslese, No. 10 $300 “On the Wings of Dawn” $112 1999 “Zwischen den Seen” TBA, Scheurebe No. 4 $160 1999 Trockenbeerenauslese “Grand Cuvée Vague” 6 $135 German Dessert Wine 1999 “Zwischen den Seen” TBA Welschriesling No. 8 $162 1976 Vereinigte Hospitien ‘Sanctus Jacobus’ (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) 1999 Muscat Ottonel TBA, “Zwischen den Seen” 4 $142 Piesporter Schubertslay 2000 Trockenbeerenauslese, No. 2 $175 2000 Trockenbeerenauslese “Grand Cuvée” No. 6 $135 Riesling Beerenauslese (700) 2000 Trockenbeerenauslese, Traminer $150 $295 2000 Trockenbeerenauslese “Grand Cuvée Vague” $150 2004 Gunderloch Nackenheimer 2001 Nouvelle Vague, “ZdS” TBA, No. 7 $200 Rothenberg Riesling, TBA 2001 Nouvelle Vague, Grande Cuvée No. 6 $290 $525 2002 Nouvelle Vague, Zweigelt, TBA, No. 1 $147 2001 Toni Jost, Bacharacher Hahn TBA 2002 Nouvelle Vague, Chardonnay, TBA, No. 2 $154 $399 2002 “ZdS,” Welschriesling, TBA, No. 3 $124 2002 “ZdS,”, Muskat Ottonel, TBA, No. 4 $134 South Africa 2002 “ZdS,” Scheurebe, TBA, No. 5 $144 2000 Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance (500 ml)$109 2002 “ZdS,” Scheurebe, TBA, No. 6 $167 2002 Nouvelle Vague, Grande Cuvée, TBA, No. 7 $194 2002 “ZdS,” Welschriesling, TBA, No. 8 $247 2002 Nouvelle Vague, Chardonnay, TBA, No. 9 $263 2002 “ZdS,” Scheurebe, TBA, No. 10 $261 2002 Nouvelle Vague, Welschriesling, TBA, No. 11 $263 Vin de Constance is also available 2002 TBA, No. 12 $268 as a sampler, page 138
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Alsatian Late-Harvest Wines Domaine Weinbach occupies a 300-year-old Capucin monastery in Kaysersberg in the fairy-tale region of Alsace, France. The domaine is owned and run by three women, Madame Colette Faller and her two daughters Catherine (marketing) and Laurence (winemaking). These wines are among the most expressive, powerful, and elegant in all of Alsace. Domaine Weinbach: Exceptional Late-Harvest Wines
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Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum, Vendages Tardives (375) $100 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Mambourg, Sélection de Grains Nobles (375) $269 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum, Quintessence S.G.N. (375) $440 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg, Sélection de Grains Nobles (375) $350 Pinot Gris Altenbourg, Quintessence de Grains Nobles (375) $440 Pinot Gris Altenbourg, Sélection de Grains Nobles (375) $99
Zind-Humbrecht is one of the greatest domaines of Alsace. Winemaker Oliver Humbrecht was the first Frenchman to become a Master of Wine. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Late-Harvest Offerings
1999 1999 2000 1999 2001
Pinot Gris, Clos Jebsal, Sélection de Grains Nobles (750) Pinot Gris, Clos Saint Urbain, Rangen, Vendages Tardives (750) Pinot Gris, Herrenweg, Vendages Tardives (375) Gewurztraminer, Heimbourg, Vendages Tardives (750) Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum, Vendages Tardives (375)
$245 $115 $48 $95 $100
Other Dessert Wines from Alsace 2001 Albert Mann, Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum, S.G.N. 1998 Domaine Schoffit Tokay Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen, Clos Ste. Théobald, Sélection de Grains Nobles (500) 1989 Trimbach Clos Ste. Hune, Vendages Tardives 1994 Trimbach Gewurztraminer, Sélection de Grains Nobles
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1896 Dow
Vintage Port
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A Victorian-era bottle from the cellar of Prime Minister Gladstone of England. Gladstone was Prime Minister four different times.
“The Last Audience.” Britain’s greatest politician of the 19th century, Prime Minister Gladstone, is received by Queen Victoria in 1901. Gladstone was a great fan of Port. The 1896 Dow Port was once a part of Gladstone’s cellar.
1963 1970 1975 1977 1980 1983 1985 1986 1997
Dow Dow Dow Dow Dow Dow Dow Dow Dow
Vintage Port Vintage Port Vintage Port Vintage Port Vintage Port Vintage Port Vintage Port Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
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Ferreira, 20-year Tawny, Duque De Baganca
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Ferreira NV
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Gould Campbell
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Graham 1927 1983 1985 1994
Graham Graham Graham Graham
Krohn
1966 Wiese & Krohn 1967 Wiese & Krohn
Moreira
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Niepoort
1984 Niepoort 2000 Niepoort NV Niepoort
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Vintage Port Vintage Port Vintage Port Vintage Port
$850 $155 $175 $250
Colheita, bottled in 2006 Colheita
$225 $225
Colheita, bottled in 2000
$325
Colheita Vintage Port 30-year Tawny
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Black (Reserve Ruby Port) Nacional Nacional (100 points)
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About Port The English word “Port,” covers a number of diverse styles of this fortified wine of Portugal. True “Port” is always from Portugal.
Port Styles White=Made from white grapes aged one to two years. Some are aged longer for a nutty quality. Ruby=Named for the color. Very fruity. Meant to be enjoyed young. LBV=Late-bottled vintage. Red Port of a single vintage, vat-aged four-six years for smoothness with fruit. Reserve/Vintage Character Young Port of multiple vintages with three-five years of wood aging.
Sandeman
1994 Sandeman 1997 Sandeman
Smith Woodhouse
1977 Smith Woodhouse
Taylor Fladgate
1960 Taylor Fladgate 1977 Taylor Fladgate 1994 Taylor Fladgate Taylor Fladgate Taylor Fladgate Taylor Fladgate 2001 Taylor Fladgate
Warres NV
Warres
Vintage Port Vau Vintage
$95 $95
Vintage Port
$209
Vintage Port Vintage Port Vintage Port 10 Year Old Tawny Porto 20 Year Old Tawny Porto 40 Year Old Tawny Porto Quinta de Vargellas
$345 $295 $200 $59 $90 $400 $99
Optima, 20-year Tawny
$83
Tawny=Young Port finished in a semi-sweet style.
Wood Ports, Tawny Ports, Colheitas
Tawny with Age=The age (10 year, 20 year etc.) is the minimum time the wine has spent in barrel. Smooth with caramel notes.
Ramos-Pinto 1880 Porto Rocha 1937 Porto Kopke
Colheita=Single vintage Port aged in barrel until bottled. Very smooth.
Ruby Port NV
Single Quinta Vintage=Red Port from a single estate and vintage.
White Port
Vintage: Top reds of a single vintage kept in cask for up to two years before bottling. Meant to be aged in the bottle and best when they are at least 15 years old; though they can age for decades. Vintage Port must be decanted to rid it of the bottle sment.
Brother Timothy took over the winemaking duties at the Christian Brothers winery in Napa Valley in 1935. He died at 94 on November 30, 2004.
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$35
Siroco, Dry White Porto Porto White Fine Selected White (Portugal)
$45 $39 $35
Port-Style Wines not from Portugal (Half bottles unless otherwise noted) 2003 Abacela Estate Oregon, Tinta Roriz/Bastardo $95 2006 Abacela Estate Oregon, Tinta Roriz/Bastardo $85 2007 Abacela Estate Oregon, Tinta Roriz/Bastardo $75 Circa 1973 Christian Brothers Zinfandel Port, CA (750 ml), signed by Brother Timothy $450 1997 David Hill Oregon Tawny Port (500 ml) OR $50 NV Yalumba Antique Tawny, 15 years (Australia) $40 NV Yalumba Antique Tawny, 50 years (Australia)$95 NV Yalumba Clocktower (Australia) $35 NV Yalumba Galway Pipe (Australia) $40 NV Seppelt Show Tawny, DP90 (500 ml) Au. $175 $35 1999 Whidbey’s Vintage Port, Washington
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Tokaji Essencia is the liquid gold that oozes, drop by drop, viscous as oil, from a pile of grapes raisined by botrytis. The conditions for making Essencia occur on the average just two or three times per decade. Two hundred pounds of shriveled grapes produces only a single bottle, the quintessence of the very ripest grapes. Fermentation is barely possible, as the juice is nearly three-quarters complex grape sugars. Fermentation of the 1999 Royal Tokaji Essencia took six years to reach 2.8 percent alcohol. The wine has astonishing flavors with offthe-chart acidity. As one wine critic said, “It is so different from other wines that it is like seeing a new primary color.”
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Aszú Essencia (500 ml)
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Tokay Aszú, Six Puttonyos (500 ml) $125
Tokay Aszú, Six Puttonyos (500 ml) $179
Tokaji Essencia (500 ml) Tokaji Essencia (100ml)
$600 $125
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The Six Grapes of Madeira Four principal grape varieties are grown on Madeira. The original, the Malvazia or Malmsey, makes the richest; the Bual a less rich, more elegant but equally fragrant wine; Verdelho a soft, much drier wine with a faintly bitter finish; and the Sercial, a fine light wine with a distinct acid “cut.” Sercials make fine pre-dinner apéritifs. Two other very rare varieties were also grown: Terrantez and Bastardo. Both of these varieties were shy bearers that were not replanted when the vineyards were devastated by the root louse phylloxera in the mid- to late-19th century. Bastardo is closest in style to Malmsey; Terrantez tends to be between Bual and Verdelho.
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Note the 19th-century hand-woven closure over the cork on the 1890 Justino Henriques Boal Madeira. The 1795 Terrantez probably all derived from one source originally and was then bought by different people on the island during the 19th century. At some stage it was transferred from cask into glass demi-johns and thence to bottle. Because the different stockholders treated their holdings in various ways (i.e., held the wine in wood or glass longer or shorter), the flavor of the bottlings vary. The 1795 Compania Vinicola do Madeira was bottled between 1890 and 1930. As of the summer of 2005, five bottle were known to still exist in the world.
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The oldest bottles in our cellar, and one of only a handful of this vintage remaining in the world. Fewer than two dozen bottles are known to exist. Think of it . . . George Washington was still president when this wine was made!
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not a Solera, but an actual wine of the vintage of 1863, the year President Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday.
producer grape per oz. D’Oliveiras Terrantez, Reserva $26 Blandy’s Terrantez $27 Barbeito Bual $37 D’Oliveiras Old Wine $28 Barbeito Moscatel $67 Barbeito Malvazia $39 Barbeito Malvazia $47 Barbeito, Malvazia, Quinta da Piedade $76 Barbeito, Malvazia, Quinta Mãe dos Homens $87 Barbeito, Verdelho, Reserva Velha (bottle only) $695 Barbeito Sercial, Reserva $42 Quinta do Noval Malmsey $80 Barbeito Verdelho $40 Leacock Bastardo $60 D’Oliveiras Bastardo, Reserva $55 D’Oliveiras, Bastardo, Reserva (bottle) $900 Barbeito Verdelho $22 Barbeito Verdelho (bottle) $750 Cossart Gordon Malmsey, Solera $47 D’Oliveiras Sercial, Reserva $28 D’Oliveiras Boal, Reserva $54 D’Oliveiras, Boal, Reserva (bottle) $750 Cossart Gordon Malmsey $175 Barbeito Malvazia $72 Barbeito Malvazia (bottle) $1100 Barbeito Bual, Reserva Velha $50 Barbeito, Malvazia, Quinta da Piedade $60 Barbeito Malvazia, Reserva Velha $69 Barbeito Bual $47 Barbeito Bual (bottle) $1100 D’Oliveiras Verdelho, Reserva $58 Cossart Gordon Malmsey $55 Barbeito Bual $57 Barbeito Bual (full bottle) $900 D’Oliveiras Malvazia, Reserva $80 Barbeito Malvazia $77 Barbeito Malvazia $71 D’Oliveiras Moscatel, Reserva $109 Justino Henriques Boal (by bottle only) $3,200 D’Oliveiras Verdelho, Reserva $87 Barbeito Verdelho, Reserva $70 Blandy’s Verdelho, Solera $50 Barbeito Malvazia $108 Barbeito Bual $89 Barbeito Bual (bottle) $1250 D’Oliveiras Sercial, Reserva $101 Cossart Gordon Bual, Solera $115 Barbeito Malvazia $124 Barbeito Malvazia (bottle) $1900 Acciaioly Terrantez $200 Quinta do Serrado Boal $300 Barbeito Terrantez $365 Barbeito, Terrantez, stencilled bottle, was capsule $8000 Companhia Vinicola do Madeira, Terrantez, bottle $10000
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A Madeira for Madeira lovers. A wonderful wine for your cellar, too.
ld Madeiras are among the planet’s most intellectually and hedonistically satisfying wines. Virtually all other wines count their life spans in years. Madeiras count theirs in decades or even centuries, often surviving 150 years or more, becoming ever more sensual and complex. Madeira enjoys a unique bond with the United States, having been the wine of America from the early 1700s until the end of the 19th century. Still, few Americans know what Madeira is all about. Vintage Madeira is too rare to be widely experienced. And the 5- to 10-year-old blends that are commonly available seldom offer the magic of the vintage wines. Even expensive 15- and 20-year-old blends often bear little resemblance to Vintage Madeira. Fortunately our friends and Madeira sleuths, Manny Berk and Paul Costigan, have spent years working to discover how to create an affordable Madeira with the flavors of a Vintage. After seemingly endless blending experiments with Ricardo Freitas, managing director of Vinhos Barbeito on the island itself, they discovered some superb but small lots of 30-, 40-year-old, and even older Madeiras that they put in the wine. Suddenly the wines changed completely, acquiring the aromatic fingerprint and tangy, velvety palate of great Vintage Madeira. Even veteran Madeira lovers and cognoscenti will love this wine. The nose is classic cask-aged with vanilla, burnt sugar, toffee, and exotic overtones of cinnamon and clove. The wines have excellent weight and richness, classic tanginess, and a marvelous balance of sweetness and acidity. The beautiful mouthfeel leads to a long, refreshing finish. Rare Wine Historic Series Boston Bual, $75 per bottle Rare Wine Historic Series New York Malmsey, $75 per bottle Rare Wine Historic Series Charleston Sercial, $75 per bottle 1895 tion of S. Weir Mitchell’s A Madeira Party from The Herbfarm’s collection.
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Chablis, Dom. de la Tortue (France) $65 Sauvignon Blanc (Golan Heights) $28 Pinot Grigio (IGT, Veneto, Italy) $30 Chardonnay, Russian River (CA) $40 Chardonnay, Special tion (CA) $62
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Thomas Hardy’s Vintage Ale A Legend Among Seekers of Fine Beer
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he novelist Thomas Hardy wrote with enthusiasm about the beer of ‘Casterbridge’ in his Wessex novels. Thomas Hardy Ale was brewed first in 1968 at the request of the Thomas Hardy Society. It marked the 40th anniversary of the writer’s death in 1928. Interest and demand was such that it is now brewed on an annual basis, though it was not made for a few years in the late ‘90s. The ale is dry-hopped and warm-conditioned for 3 months and is pitched (fermented) 3 times with yeast: twice during fermentation and then during conditioning. It continues to condition in the bottle and the brewery recommends that it is laid down for 5 years. A new vintage is brewed annually and each bottle is individually numbered. When opened you experience a rich sherry or Madeira note beneath the intense peppery hop aroma. Thomas Hardy’s Ale is a remarkable example of British craft brewing. Bottles from the ‘60s and ‘70s have fetched upwards of $1,000 each at auction. Thomas Hardy’s Vintage Ale, Dorchester, England 9 fl. oz. Vintage 1974, $300 our that The eye of col ul utif bea t mos the od s wa t Vintage 1988, $120 could desire; full in body yet brisk as a an artist in Vintage 2003, $45 s as an Vintage 2004, $35 volcano; piquant, yet withouť a twang; luminou Vintage 2005, $28 autumn sunset.
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The word lager derives from the German word lagern that means “to store.” Lagers are indeed stored, though only after completing a slow and cool (34º F) bottom fermentation. They are then usually kept at cool temperatures to allow proper maturation. Lager yeasts tend to ferment “clean” without adding other elements to the brews. Aldergrove Brewery, “Czecko” Pilsner, Tulalip, WA 12 fl. oz.
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Pabst Brewing Company, “Blue Ribbon,” Milwaukee, WI 12 fl. oz. can
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Baron Brewing Company, Pilsner, Seattle, WA 22 fl. oz.
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Baron Brewing Company, Liberator Doppelbock, Seattle, WA 22 fl.oz.
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Żywiec, Poland 12 fl. oz.
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A beautiful straw-colored Pilsner with that telltale grassy note on the finish.
The classic American lager, Pabst was established in 1844, though some of their beers have been brewed since 1775. Blue Ribbon was selected as “America’s Best” way back in 1893 and continues to win the hearts and minds of Wisconsinites huddled around ice-fishing holes all over the northern Wisconsin. Founded in 2003 by Mike Baker and Jeff Smiley, the Baron Brewing Company focuses on classic renditions of German beer styles. A wonderful and clean beer with a long, dry finish. Brewed according to the German Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) of 1516 from ingrents imported from Germany. Baron Brewing’s first doppelbock, which is a German lager style that is extra strong with names that typically have “-ator” as a suffix. The Liberator is quite a wonderful beer - rich and delicious. . Brewed in the village of Żywiec for nearly 150 years, this European styled pilsner represents the essence of Polish brewing.
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DomeStic Ale Elysian Brewing Company, “Avatar” Jasmine IPA, Seattle, WA 22 fl.oz.
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Elysian Brewing Company, “Wise” ESB, Seattle, WA 12 fl. oz.
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Pike Brewing Company, Pike Pale Ale, Seattle 12 fl. oz.
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New Belgium Brewing, Fat Tire Amber Ale, Colorado 12 fl. oz.
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Brewery Ommegang, Three Philosophers, New York 12 fl. oz.
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Deschutes Brewery, Black Butte Porter, Oregon 12 fl. oz.
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Dick Cantwell’s ingenious India Pale Ale, brewed with dried jasmine flowers, is unique, delicious, and a little quirky—a must try.
Founded in 1996, the Elysian Brewing Company has been turning out world class brews at its Capitol Hill location. The Wise Extra Special Bitter is copper-red ale that is both hoppy and malty.
This classically defined Pale is one of Seattle’s best kept secrets. The brewery was founded by Charles Finkel. It is brewed just steps from the famous Pike Place Market. Presidents Washington and Jefferson both home-brewed pale ales. Quickly approaching classic status.
A combination of strong malty ale and authentic Kriek Lambic brewed in Belgium comprise this unique brew.
One of the most delicious porters this side of the Atlantic—rich and lush with tons of character.
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Hood Canal Brewery, Dabob Bay IPA, Kingston, WA 22 fl.oz.
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Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Indian Brown Ale, Delaware
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De Dolle Brouwers, Arabier, Belgium 11.6 fl. oz.
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Uerige, “Sticke” Düsseldorfer Alt, Germany 11.2 fl. oz.
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Gasthaus & Gosebrauerei, Leipziger Gose, Germany 25 fl. oz.
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St. Peter’s Brewery, Old-Style Porter, England 16.9 fl. oz.
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Kiuchi, Hitachino Nest Beer, White Ale, Japan 11.2 fl. oz.
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Weissbräu, Erdinger Weissbräu, Hefe-Weizen, Germany 16.9 fl. oz.
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Brouwerij Bosteels, Tripel Karmeliet, Belgium 25.4 fl. oz.
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Founded in 1996 just north of Poulsbo, the Hood Canal Brewery produces a complex and diverse selection of ales named after locations around the Hood Canal. A wonderful, multi-dimensional ale sporting a golden color and hopped-out flavors.
A Scotch ale, IPA, American Brown hybrid, this amply hopped beer is brewed with aromatic barley and caramelized brown sugar. Dogfish Head is a hop-head-friendly brewery.
Imported Ale A strong Belgian ale. Big and robust with red fruit notes, rather hardy at 8%.
A top-fermented specialty brewed since 1862. The 6.5% strength is indicated by “sticke,” as guests would whisper (“stickum”) that the brewmaster had been a little too generous when weighing out the ingrents. Rich and complex. An eclectic brew made by adding salt and coriander into the boil. Unique aroma and flavor to this copper-colored masterpiece. Brewed in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, this “true” porter is made by combining a younger light beer with a mature old ale.
This delicious Belgian-styled ale is spiced with coriander, orange peel and nutmeg.
Erdinger brews all of its wheat beers with water that has been pumped from a natural reservoir 157 meters below the ground.
Brewed with oats, barley, and wheat, this ale is impeccably balanced with a thread of sweetness.
Hanssen’s Artisinaal, Oude, Gueuze Lambic, Belgium 12.7 fl. oz.
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Brouwerij Girardin, Gueuze Lambic, Belgium 12.7 fl. oz.
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Moortgat, Duvel Golden Ale, Belgium 11.2 fl. oz.
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Saison Dupont, Farmhouse Ale, Belgium 12,7 fl. oz.
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Gueuze is a style of lambic that blends young lambic with an older one to produce a wonderfully complex beer. Dry and light-bodied.
Considered by many to be the finest lambic made—naturally sour. but ultimately refreshing. One of the greats, brewed since 1871.
One of the last farmhouse ales. Citrus with hop finish. “The best beer in the world.”
Schlenkerla, Rauchbeer, Urbock, Germany 25fl. oz.
$5 First mentioned in 1405, the Schlenkerla brewery tavern is located in the heart of Bamberg beneath the Cathedral. The name means roughly: “to not walk in a straight line”. Rauchbeer is a Southern German style of beer with an intense smoky flavor, achieved by exposing the malt to the aromatic smoke (rauch) of burning beech-wood logs. A real trip, great with game!
St. James Gate Brewery, Guinness Draught, Ireland 14.9 fl. oz. (can) The quintessential Irish brew.
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Soft Drinks Colas (subject to availability) French Coca Cola®
French, 250 ml bottle (temp out) $7
Dutch Coca Cola® Korean Coca Cola® Korean Diet Coke® Diet Coke® Bennett’s Hot Cola®
Dutch, 250 ml bottle Korea, 250 ml can Korea, 250 ml can USA, 12 oz. can Los Angeles, 12 oz. bottle
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Dr. Pepper®
Dublin, Texas, 8 oz. bottle
$6
Australia, 375 ml bottle
$7.50
Jamaica, 285 ml bottle
$6
Bottled in France. The original formula (sans cocaine!) with sugar instead of corn syrup. Slightly sweeter than American Coke.
Heat up the palate with a touch of habañero chili. A pleasant burn.
In the original “10-2-4” bottle and holding the “Original Formula” that made Dr. Pepper a favorite back in 1891. Made with imperial pure cane sugar and lightly carbonated, this smooth version is slightly different from today’s Dr. Pepper.
Ginger Bundaberg Ginger Beer®
When Herbfarm owners Ron and Carrie visited Queensland, Australia, they discovered this wonderful, real ginger beer in the heart of the world center of ginger farming. Bundaberg Ginger Beer is brewed with natural Buderim ginger root, fermented brewer’s yeast, and a small residue of ginger fiber. An unmistakable, traditional ginger beer taste that can only be produced by natural brewing.
Citrus D&G Ting®
“Ting—it’s a little island sunshine in a bottle.” Crafted from real Jamaican grapefruit without preservatives.
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Herbfarm Non-Alcoholic Beverages Ariél Brut Cuvée
Wedding Tea Spritzer
Stinging Nettle Spritzer
This de-alcoholized sparkling wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Cold, stainless-steel fermentation allows it to retain the floral characteristics of the grapes with just a hint of toast and vanilla to round out the mouth. This non-alcoholic “wine” is the only one to ever take a gold medal by beating out wines with alcohol! For a bottle to go, $8.95
Rosehips, cinnamon, clove, and dried citrus make up this blend that Herbfarm founders Ron and Carrie created for their own wedding. Rosehips have a long history of use for their vitamin C as well as in oils for their restorative properties and lovely fragrance. Combining this fragrance, fall spice, citrus, and some non-alcoholic sparkling wine makes this a perfect match with rabbit, duck, or any game meat. wedding Tea, $7.95
Years of experimentation in England created this combination of fresh stinging nettles and blackcurrant leaves. The concentrate is diluted with sparkling water. Bottle of stinging nettle concentrate, $16.95
Duché de Longueville Norman Cider This artisanal-style French cider is created in the Norman tradition, where the use of a single type of apple dictates the individuality of the “cru.” Quite naturally high in acid, the French cider apples produce an off-dry beverage with the pure flavor components of fresh apples. Bottle, $9
Elderflower Cordial Blue Elder blooms with white pom pom flowers each June. In fact, some people do not consider it summer until the Elder’s heady scent fills the air. The unique flavor— extracted by steeping—is reminiscent of gooseberry and citrus. Elderflower is known for its restorative properties, and found its way into much European folklore and history. Though the Blue Elder grows in the Pacific Northwest, this particular and hard-to-get version is made in Austria by the famous winemaking team from Nikolaihof. The syrup concentrate should be diluted with sparkling water. bottle of concentrate, $32 Vol. XXV, 07.15.2011.A
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Peppermint Infusion of the Moment
Herbfarm Tea Spritzer
Using the concentrated flavor of herbal hydrosols and herbal goodies from our garden, we unearth flavors to marry with the refreshing qualities of peppermint. Often available: rose, chamomile, lime, cucumber, and passionfruit.
Herbfarm Tea gets its garnet color and intoxicating aroma from the hibiscus flower. Hibiscus is a sign of love and fertility in Tahiti, and was the These beverages, and others, power symbol of the goddess are served nightly to guests Jagua in Caribbean lore. who prefer non-alcoholic A tea made from these drinks. beautiful flowers was the beverage favored by the Pharaohs of the ancient Nile Valley, an escape from the desert heat. In fact, Hibiscus Tea is still a popular beverage in China, Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Europe. Here it is made all the more refreshing with fresh lemon juice, and seltzer. herbfarm tea, $7.95
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Michael Mascha has written
the definitive book on bottled waters. We are indebted to this seminal work, Fine Waters, for the way that he’s categorized and clarified our most fundamental beverage. These are all natural waters: not distilled or bottled municipal water. Like wine, they express the place from which they come, their terroir. In lieu of wine, we are happy to do an all-water pairing for you to enjoy with our nine-course dinners. Wine drinkers may add a “World of Waters” pairing for a $15 supplement.
Badoit Rouge
Effervescent France Pronounced “Ba-Dwah.” A substantial water, but despite the high minerality, it tastes amazingly light. Very small bubbles make this a water for those who say they don’t like sparkling mineral water.
1 liter, red pet, $8
Evian
Still France Surely one of the world’s best-known brands, Evian spends 15 years filtering down from the French Alps. The water picks up minerals from glacial sands, giving it a distinctive taste.
1 liter, glass, $5
Fiji
Still Fiji, South pacific Fiji water started as rainfall 450 years ago. It filters down through volcanic rock, the remoteness of the South Pacific keeping it pure.
1 liter, pet, $6
Galvania Sparkling
Still, Classic Italy The spring at San Lorenzo Monte bubbles with a water that was filtered by a slow trip under the Apennines. Mum weight and neutral pH make it a classic choice.
Lynx
Still Italy Lynx is a prized (and expensive!) Italian water in a striking cobalt blue bottle. The source of the water is on the north face of Mount Pelpi at 4,900 feet. This low-mineral water has a faint sweetness to it.
750 ML, glass, $18
Perrier
Sparkling, Bold France Perrier has been imported to America for about a century. It is a high-acid water with big, bold, loud bubbles.
750 ml., glass, $4
Ramlösa
Effervescent, light Sweden A refreshing water with a hint of sour, mum minerals, and light carbonation.
Boldly Sparkling Classic Sparkling Light Sparkling Effervescent Still
Ty Nant
Still, classic wales A delicious and very pure water from a Welsh aquifer.
750 ml, red glass, $8
750 ml., glass, $7 Sparkling, classic wales
San Pellegrino
sparkling, classic
italy
Though widely exported, San Pellegrino is not common in its home country of Italy. It has a very high mineral content and very low nitrates, indicating an unspoiled source.
1 liter, glass, $5
Speyside Glenlivet
Still, light
Scotland
Good water makes good whisky. The spring water at Speyside, Scotland, comes from quartzite that keeps high levels of minerals out of the water. A hint of sweetness.
1 liter, glass, $9 sparkling, light Scotland 1 liter, glass, $9
Tau
The bubbles in this water are fairly loud and should be paired with food of substantial mouthfeel. Delicious and very pure.
750 ml, blue glass, $8
Volvic
Still France As implied in the name, Volvic is of volcanic origin, evident in its level of silica. Volvic is very neutral and has a slightly soft taste.
1 liter, glass, $6
Wattwiller
Still France Wattwiller should be on any expert’s shortlist of the world’s greatest mineral waters. It is from an ancient and extremely pure source (zero nitrate) that delivers a fabled water with a faintly salty aftertaste.
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Still, light wales A low mineral content in a highconcept bottle. The almost neutral pH sometimes triggers a sweet perception. Elegant and pure.
750 ml, glass, $7
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Index of Wineries Be aware that due to the way that this index is generated, it does not include all of the wines and wineries on the list. Abacela‑26 Abacela‑52 Abacela‑65 Abacela‑78 Abacela‑83 Abacela‑86 Abbazia di Novacella‑125 Abeja‑52 Abreu‑71 Acciaioly‑150 Adelsheim‑16 Adelsheim‑22 Adelsheim‑24 Adelsheim‑30 Adelsheim‑65 Alain Voge‑122 Albert Mann‑145 Alenza‑134 Alex Gambal‑107 Allegrini‑131 Alois Kracher‑144 Altesino‑129 Álvaro Palacios‑135 Amalie Robert‑30 Amarone‑130 Ambroise‑107 Amity‑24 Amity Vineyards‑31 Andrake‑52 André Brunel‑122 Andrew Rich‑26 Andrew Will‑16 Andrew Will‑26 Andrew Will‑53 Andrew Will‑65 Andrew Will‑78 Angelo Gaja‑125 Anne Gros‑107 Anselmi‑143 Antica Terra‑30 Antonio & Elio Monti‑133 Anwilka Vineyard‑136 Apex‑22 Apex‑26 Apex‑52 Apex‑65 Apex‑140 Apolloni Vineyards‑30 Araujo Estates Wines‑70 Archery Summit‑27 Archery Summit‑30 Argyle‑viii Argyle‑31 Argyle Chardonnay‑16 Arterberry‑16 Arterberry‑30 Artisanal Cellars‑30 Ash Hollow‑65 Ata Rangi ‑51 Auguste Clape‑102 Auguste Clape‑122 Badia a Coltibuono‑129 Baer‑52 Barbadillo‑143 Barbaresco‑125 Barbeito‑150 Barboursville‑50
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Barnard Griffin‑16 Barnard Griffin‑22 Barnard Griffin‑52 Barolo‑125 Baron Herzon‑152 Bartenura‑xiv Basel Cellars‑52 Batenura‑152 Baumard‑143 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Collection‑70 Beaux Frères‑32 Benziger‑71 Beresan‑52 Beresan‑78 Bergström‑31 Beringer‑71 Bertagna‑107 Bertagne ‑107 Bertani‑131 Bethel Heights‑26 Bethel Heights‑32 Betz Family Winery‑56 Betz Family Winery‑77 Bindi‑50 Black Hills Estate Winery, British Columbia‑56 Blackwood Canyon‑65 Blandy‑150 Bocelli‑129 Bodegas Faustino‑135 Bodegas livares‑143 Bodegas Muga‑135 Boedecker‑32 Boekenhoutskloof‑136 Bois de Boursan‑122 Bollinger Aÿ‑xi Bonair‑16 Bond Estates‑71 Bouchard Finlayson‑136 Bouchard Finlayson‑136 Bouchard Père‑107 Bouchard Père‑107 Boudreaux Cellars‑16 Boudreaux Cellars‑56 Boudreaux Cellars‑65 Bourillon-d’Orléans‑26 Branson Coach House‑82 Brian Carter‑56 Brick House‑32 Brick House‑83 Broadley Vineyards‑33 Brunello di Montalcino‑129 Bruno Ceretto‑125 Bruno Giacosa‑126 Bruno Rocca‑126 Bryant Family Vineyard‑71 bürklin-wolf‑94 Buty Winery‑16 Buty Winery‑22 Buty Winery‑56 Buty Winery‑66 Buty Winery‑78 Buty Winery‑83 Cabernet Sauvignon from Penfolds‑82 Cacher Bokobsa‑152 Cadence‑56 Callaway Vineyard‑76 Cameron‑16 Cameron‑24 Cameron‑33 Camille Giroud‑107 Campbells‑141 Camus‑27 Canadian Ice Wine‑140
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Canoe Ridge‑16 Canoe Ridge‑66 Cañon de Sol‑57 Cañon de Sol‑78 Capezzana‑143 Carter Cellars‑71 Carter Cellars (Merlot)‑69 Casanova di Neri‑129 Castello di Bossi‑129 Castello di Monsanto‑130 Castello di Verduno‑127 Cave B‑22 Cayuse Vineyards‑57 Cayuse Vineyards‑77 Chaddsford Winery‑18 Chaddsford Winery‑50 Chaddsford Winery‑83 Chalone‑18 Chambers‑141 Chandler Reach Vineyards‑57 Chandler Reach Vineyards‑78 Chapoutier‑102 Chapoutier‑121 Chapoutier‑123 Chapoutier Vin del Paille‑140 Charles Krug‑72 Charles Melton‑82 Château Ausone‑118 Château Beychevelle‑116 Château Branaire‑116 Château Calon-Ségur‑112 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière‑118 Château Cheval Blanc‑118 Château Cissac‑119 Château Clerc-Milon‑112 Château Clinet‑119 Château Clos René‑119 Château Cos d’Estournel‑112 Château d’Armailhaq (a.k.a. d’Armailhac)‑112 Château de Beaucastel‑122 Chateau de Calce‑143 Château de Fargues‑142 Château de Fonsalette‑123 Château de la Gardine‑122 Château de Mauvanne‑124 Château de RayneVigneau‑142 Château Doisy-Daëne‑142 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou‑116 Château d’Yquem‑142 Château Faire Le Pont‑79 Château Figeac‑118 Château Filhot‑142 Château Fortia‑122 Château Gilette‑142 Château Giscours‑117 Château Gloria‑116 Château Gracia‑118 Château Grand-Puy Lacoste ‑113 Château Greysac‑119 Château-Grillet‑102 Château GruaudLarose‑116 Château Haut-Bailly‑118 Château Haut-Brion‑118 Château La Conseillante‑119 Château la Croix de
Gay‑119 Château Lafite-Rothschild‑113 Château La Mission Haut Brion‑118 Château Latour‑114 Château Léoville-LasCases‑116 Château L’Évangile‑119 Château Lynch-Bages‑115 Château Margaux‑117 Chateau Margauz‑20 Chateau Montelena‑74 Château Montrose‑112 Château Mouton-Rothschild‑113 Château Musar‑120 Château Palmer‑117 Château Pavie & PavieDecesse‑118 Château Pétrus‑119 Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande‑115 Château Pontet-Canet‑115 Château PrieureLichine‑117 Château Quinault‑118 Château Rauzan-Ségla‑117 Château Rayas‑102 Château Rayas‑123 Château Rieussec‑142 Chateau Rollat‑68 Chateau St. Cosme‑124 Chateau Ste. Michelle‑16 Château Ste. Michelle‑26 Château Ste. Michelle‑57 Château Ste. Michelle‑66 Château Ste. Michelle‑83 Chateau St. Jean‑72 Château Suduiraut‑142 Château Talbot‑117 Chateau Woltner‑18 Chatham Hill‑50 Chehalem‑16 Chehalem‑24 Chehalem‑34 Chehalem‑83 Chester-Kidder‑57 Chevillon, Robert‑107 Chianti‑129 Chinook‑16 Chinook‑22 Chinook‑66 Chinook‑83 Chr. Arnold‑20 Christian Reynal‑143 Chuckanut Ridge‑57 Chuckanut Ridge‑78 Ciacci Piccolomini‑131 Clos du Val‑72 Coche-Dury‑109 Cockburn‑148 Coeur d’Alene‑27 Coeur dÁlene Cellars‑78 Coldstream Hills‑50 Colgin Cellars‑72 Col Solare‑57 Columbia Crest‑58 Columbia Winery‑16 Columbia Winery‑27 Columbia Winery‑58 Columbia Winery‑66 Columbia Winery‑78 Colvin Vineyard‑83 Comte Armand‑109 Comte Georges de
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Vogūė‑107 Condado de Haza‑134 Conn Creek‑72 Copain‑66 Cossart Gordon‑150 Côte Bonneville‑58 Cougar Crest‑58 Cougar Crest‑66 Cougar Crest‑79 Covey Run‑16 Covey Run‑26 Covey Run‑58 Covey Run‑66 Covey Run‑140 Coyeux‑143 Cristom‑17 Cristom‑34 Crocker & Starr‑20 Crown Valley‑27 Cuvaison‑72 Daniel Chopn‑107 Daniel Rion‑107 d’Arenberg‑82 Darighe (Woodhouse Family Cellars)‑58 David Hill‑148 D. Colin‑107 Dehesa La Granja‑134 Delesvaux, Philippe‑26 DeLille Cellars‑59 DeLille Cellars‑66 DeLille Cellars (Doyenne)‑79 Desert Wind‑22 De Sousa‑x de Trafford‑136 de Trafford‑136 Diamond Creek‑72 Didier Dagueneau‑20 DiStefano‑59 DiStefano‑67 DiStefano‑83 Disznókő‑148 Dobogó‑148 D’Oliveiras‑150 Domaine Charvin‑122 Domaine de Comtes Lafon‑109 Domaine de la Janasse Caupin‑122 Domaine de l’Arlot‑107 Domaine de la RomanéeConti‑104 Domaine de MontRedon‑122 Domaine Drouhin Oregon‑17 Domaine Drouhin Oregon‑35 Domaine du Mas Blanc‑83 Domaine Marcel Deiss‑96 Domaine Meriwether‑viii Domaine Schoffit‑96 Domaines Schlumberger‑96 Domaine Tempier‑124 Domaine Tissot‑102 Domaine Trimbach‑96 Domaine Weinbach‑96 Domaine Weinbach: Exceptional Late-Harvest Wines‑145 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht‑96 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
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Late-Harvest Offerings‑145 Dominio de Pingus‑134 Dominio IV‑79 Dominique Laurent‑107 Dominus‑72 Donedei‑59 Donedei‑67 Dow‑146 Dr. Konstantin Frank‑50 Dr. Konstantin Frank‑50 Dr. Loosen/Mosel‑94 Duckhorn‑20 Duckhorn Vineyards‑69 Dujac‑107 Dujac‑107 Dunham Cellars‑22 Dunham Cellars‑59 Dunham Cellars‑79 E. Barnaut‑x Egly-Ouriet‑x EIEIO‑37 Elemental Cellars‑24 Elemental Cellars‑27 Elio Altare‑125 Elio Perrone‑xiv Elk Cove‑36 Elk Cove‑140 El Vínculo‑134 Emmanuel Rouget‑107 Erath‑37 Erich Salomon‑97 Erich Salomon‑98 Étienne Sauzet‑93 Eugenio Bocchino‑125 Evesham Wood‑37 Eyrie‑17 Eyrie‑67 Eyrie Vineyards‑37 Facelli‑67 Fairview‑136 Falesco‑133 Familie Nigl‑97 Familie Nigl‑98 Fattoria Carobbio‑129 Fattoria di Felsina‑129 Fattoria Travignoli‑143 Feather (Randy Dunn, Longshadows)‑59 Felton Road‑51 Fiddlehead Cellars‑38 Fidelitas‑60 Fidélitas‑59 Fidélitas‑80 Fielding Hills Winery‑59 Five Star Cellars‑67 Flegmann‑148 Fonseca‑146 Foris Vineyards‑60 Forris Vineyards‑26 Fort Walla Walla Cellars‑60 Franciacorta Bellavista‑xiv François Gros‑107 François Raveneau‑93 Franz Hirtzberger‑98 Fratelli Monchiero‑126 French Creek‑17 Fritz Haag‑94 Fruit and Nut Dessert Wines‑140 Galena Cellars‑76 Gallo of Sonoma‑72 Gamala‑152 Gantenbein, Daniel‑50 Gaston Chiquet‑x Gehringer Brothers‑140
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Gemello-Filice Winery‑73 Georg Breuer‑xiv Georg Breuer‑94 German Eiswein see German Rieslings on page 95‑140 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli‑125 Gianni Voerzio‑127 Giesen Estate‑51 Girardet‑140 Giuseppe Cortese‑125 Giuseppe Quintarelli‑132 Giuseppe Quintarelli‑132 Glen Fiona‑80 Glenn Fiona‑83 Gould Campbell‑146 Graham‑146 Gramercy Cellars‑80 Grands-Échézeaux‑104 Grange des Pères‑124 Grasso‑126 Gray Monk Cellars‑26 Greenbank Cellars‑60 Greenock Creek‑82 Griffin Creek‑27 Groffier, Robert‑107 Gros Frère et Soeur‑107 Guigal‑102 Guigal Ampuis‑121 Gunderloch‑94 Gutiérrez de la Vega‑143 Gypsy Dancer‑38 Hamacher‑38 Hamilton Russel‑136 Hargrave‑50 Hargrave Vineyard‑18 Harlan Estate‑73 Hedges Cellars‑61 Hedges Cellars‑148 Hells Canyon‑80 Henry Estate‑38 Henschke, Hill of Grace‑82 Herzog Selections‑152 Hightower Cellars‑61 Hillebrand Estates‑140 Hinzerling‑61 Hippolyte Reverdy‑20 Hogue Cellars‑61 Hood River Vineyards‑140 Hoodsport‑26 Hoodsport‑61 Huert de Monthille‑109 Huet‑143 Hyatt‑61 Ice Wines‑140 Indigo‑viii Inglenook‑73 Inniskillin‑140 International Pinot Noir Celebration‑29 Isabel Estate‑51 Isenhower Cellars‑80 Jacky Truchot-Martin‑107 Jacques Selosse‑x Jadot‑107 Jadot‑107 Januik Winery‑17 Januik Winery‑61 Januik Winery‑67 Januik Winery‑80 Janus Gran Reserva‑134 Jardin Winery‑67 J. Bookwalter‑56 J. Christopher‑42
Jean-Noël Gagnard‑109 Jermann: Venezia Giulia‑98 J.J. Prüm ‑94 JK Carriere‑42 J.L. Chave‑102 J.L. Chave‑121 J.L. Chave‑124 J.L. Chave‑140 J.L. Chave‑142 Jones Family Vineyards‑73 Jordan‑73 José Dhondt‑x Josef Hirsch‑97 Josef Hirsch‑98 José Michel & Fils‑x Joseph Drouhin‑109 Joseph Phelps‑73 Justino Henriques‑150 Karl Lawrence Cellars‑73 Ken Forrester‑136 Ken Wright‑24 Ken Wright Cellars‑17 Ken Wright Cellars‑39 Kestrel‑80 Kettle Valley‑61 King Estate‑40 Kistler‑18 Klein Constantia‑136 Kongsgaard‑81 Kosher Wine‑152 Kracher‑143 Kracher, Alois‑99 Kramer‑17 Krohn‑146 K Vintners‑80 La Bête‑26 Labouré-Roi‑107 Lachini Vineyards‑42 Ladera‑73 La Fiorita‑130 Lamoreaux Landing‑50 Lange‑42 La Spinetta (Giorgio Rivetti)‑127 La Tâche‑104 Latah Creek‑17 Latah Creek‑67 Late Harvest Dessert Wines‑139 Laura Volkman Vineyards‑42 Laurent Perrier‑152 Lawson’s Dry Hills‑51 Le Caudeau‑33 Lécheneaut‑107 L’Ecole No 41‑22 L’Ecole No 41‑61 L’Ecole No 41‑67 Leeuwin‑18 Lemelson Vineyards‑17 Lemelson Vineyards‑42 Leo Alzinger‑97 Leonetti Cellars‑60 Leonetti Cellars‑67 Leroy‑107 Leroy‑107 Leroy‑109 Les Forts de Latour‑114 L’Herbe Sauvage‑42 Livingston-Moffett‑73 Long Island Wines‑76 Louis Martini‑74 Lucien Crochet‑20 Ludwig Hiedler‑97 Ludwig Hiedler‑98
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Lynch Vineyards‑74 Maison Bigot‑107 Mantlerhof‑98 Marchese Antinori‑129 Marchese de’ Frescobaldi‑130 Marchesi di Gresy‑126 Mario Marengo‑126 Mark Ryan‑61 Marquis d’Angerville‑109 Maryhill‑86 Marziano Abbona‑125 Masi‑132 Mas Igneus‑135 Mastrojanni‑130 Matthews Cellars‑22 Matthews Cellars‑61 Matthews Cellars‑80 Matthews Cellars‑83 McCrea Cellars‑17 McCrea Cellars‑27 McCrea Cellars‑79 McCrea Cellars‑83 McKinlay‑43 Melini‑130 Méo-Camuzet‑107 Mercer Ranch‑62 Merus‑74 Michel Lafrage‑109 Millbrook‑83 Mionetto‑xiv Mission Hill (British Columbia)‑62 Mission Mountain‑50 Miura Vineyards‑48 Momokawa/Sake‑27 Mönchhof‑94 Moncuit‑x Mongeard-Mugneret‑107 Mongeard-Mugneret‑107 Monmousseau‑xiv Montevetrano‑133 Monthelie-Douhairet‑109 Monthelie-Douhairet‑ Morgante‑133 Morningside Vineyard‑50 Moulin Touchet‑26 Mount Horrocks‑141 Mud House‑51 Mulderbosch‑136 Mystic‑80 Neudorf Vineyards‑51 Neyers‑74 Neyers‑81 Nicholas Cole Cellars‑62 Nicolar Potel‑109 Niebaum-Coppola / Rubicon Estate‑74 Niepoort‑146 Nikolaihof-Wachau‑97 Nikolaihof-Wachau‑98 Nk’Mip‑140 Northstar‑68 Northwest Ice Wine ‑140 Nota Bene Cellars‑68 Nyetimber‑xiv Ochoa‑143 Olssens of Bannockburn‑51 Opus One‑74 Orofino‑68 Osoyoos Larose‑62 Owen Roe‑17 Owen Roe‑62 Owen Roe‑68 Owen Roe‑83
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Owen Sullivan Winery‑62 Palmaz Vineyards‑74 Palmucci‑130 Panther Creek‑17 Panther Creek‑24 Panther Creek‑43 Parcé‑143 Paris Wine Olympics ‑29 Pasanau Germans‑135 Patrice Colin‑26 Patricia Green Cellars‑17 Patricia Green Cellars‑41 Patz & Hall‑18 Patz & Hall‑48 Paul Jaboulet‑102 Paul Jaboulet-Aîné‑121 Paul Thomas‑68 Pax‑81 Pedestal‑68 Pegasus Bay‑51 Peller Estates‑140 Penfolds‑18 Penfolds‑22 Penfolds Grange‑82 Penner-Ash‑43 Pepper Bridge‑62 Pepper Bridge‑68 Pernot, Paul‑93 Pesquera‑134 Petaluma‑18 Peter Michael‑18 Peter Michael‑74 Philippe Delesvaux‑143 Philippe Raimbault‑20 Philip Togni‑76 Pignan‑123 Pinot Noir Finds and Esoterica‑38 Pipers Brook‑50 Pirouette (Agustin Huneeus & Philippe Melka ) ‑62 Ponzi‑26 Ponzi Vineyards‑43 Poplar Grove‑69 Poplar Grove‑83 Porto Rocha‑148 Pousse d’Or‑109 Preston‑68 Preston Premium Wines‑62 Pride Mountain Vineyards‑75 Privé‑43 Produttori del Barbaresco‑127 Prunotto‑127 Quails’ Gate‑140 Quilceda Creek‑62 Quilceda Creek‑64 Quilceda Creek‑68 Quinta do Noval‑146 Quinta do Serrado‑150 Quinta do Vesuvio‑146 Rainoldi‑131 Ramey‑18 Ramey Wine Cellars‑75 Ramonet‑93 Ramos-Pinto‑148 Raptor Ridge‑17 Raptor Ridge‑43 Ravenswood‑69 Red Car‑48 Red Sky Winery‑62 Reif Estate‑140 René Lequin-Colin ‑109
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Rex Hill‑44 Richebourg‑104 Ridge Vineyards‑75 R.L. Buller‑141 Robert Arnoux‑107 Robert Karl‑62 Roberto Anselmi‑131 Roberto Voerzio‑127 Roberto Voerzio‑128 Robert Skalli‑124 Rochioli‑48 Rochioli ‑75 Rockblock (Domaine Serene)‑80 Rockford‑83 Rolf Binder Estate‑83 Romanée-St.-Vivant‑104 Ross Estate‑83 Royal Tokaji‑148 R Stuart‑44 Rubicon see “NiebaumCoppola,” page 74‑75 Rulo Winery‑27 Rulo Winery‑81 Sakonnet‑27 Salmon Bay‑62 Samson Estates‑140 Sandeman‑147 San Giusto a Rentennano‑130 San Vicente‑135 Sarah Powell‑81 Sassicaia‑129 Sbragia‑18 Scherrer‑48 Schloss Gobelsburg‑97 Schloss Gobelsburg‑98 Schlumberger‑96 Schoffit‑26 Schoffit‑96 Schoffit‑145 Scott Paul‑44 Sea Smoke‑48 Seppelt‑141 Seppelt‑148 Sequel (John Duval: Penfolds/Longshadows)‑81 Seresin Estate‑18 Seresin Estate‑51 Serience‑81 Seven Hills‑27 Seven Hills‑63 Seven Hills‑68 Seven Hills‑81 Shea Wine Cellars‑17 Shea Wine Cellars‑44 Siduri‑48 Silvan Ridge‑viii Silvan Ridge‑81 Silver Oak‑75 Simon Bize‑107 Sineann‑44 Sineann‑63 Sineann‑68 Sineann‑86 Sirita (Larry Stone)‑75 Sizzano‑127 Skewis‑48 Sloan (see background on page 76)‑75 Smith Woodhouse‑147 Sokol Blosser‑27 Sokol Blosser‑44 Solaia‑129 Solena‑81
Sonoma Creek‑75 Soos Creek‑63 Soter‑viii Soter Vineyards‑45 Spring Valley‑63 Staglin‑18 Staglin‑76 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars‑76 Stangeland‑17 Stangeland‑45 Stanza‑148 Staton Hills‑68 Ste. Chapelle‑17 Ste. Chapelle‑63 Stefano Lubiana‑50 Sterling‑20 St. Innocent‑45 Stoller‑45 Sumac Ridge‑26 Syren‑51 Syzygy‑63 Tablas Creek‑27 Talley‑48 Taylor Fladgate‑147 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‑130 Tenuta Fontodi ‑130 Tenuta San Guido‑131 Tenuta Sette Ponti‑131 Terra Blanca‑26 Testarossa‑48 Thibert-Parisse‑93 Thomas Winery‑45 Three Rivers‑26 Three Rivers‑86 Tignanello‑129 Tokaj Oremus‑148 Tommasi‑131 Tommasi‑132 Tommaso Bussola‑131 Torbreck‑83 Torii Mor‑45 Travaglini‑127 Trey Marie‑63 Trimbach‑96 Trimbach‑145 Tsillan Cellars‑69 Tulocay‑48 Tulocay‑76 Tyrus Evan‑63 Tyrus Evan‑81 Used Automobile Parts‑76 Van Duzer‑46 Va Piano Vineyards‑81 Vega-Sicilia‑135 Venturi-Schultze‑27 Vergelegen‑136 Vickers‑17 Vieux Château Certan ‑119 Vieux Télégraphe‑123 Vignalta‑132 Vignalta‑143 Vilafonté‑136 Vincent Girardin‑107 Vincent Girardin‑109 Virginia‑76 von Hovel‑94 Wagner Vineyard‑18 Walla Walla Vintners‑63 Walla Walla Vintners‑69 Walla Walla Vintners‑83 Walter Dacon‑81 Warres‑147 Weinbach‑96 Westrey‑46 Whidbey’s‑148
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White Oak‑140 Whitestone‑69 W.H. Smith‑48 Wild Goose Vineyard‑26 WillaKenzie‑24 WillaKenzie Estate‑46 Willamette Valley Vineyards‑46 Willamette Valley Vineyards‑63 Willamette Valley Vineyards‑69 Williams-Selyem‑48 Willi Bründlmayer‑97 Wilridge‑81 Wilridge Winery‑63 Wineries to Watch‑36 Witness Tree‑46 Woodinville Wine Company/Bear Creek‑81 Woodward Canyon‑17 Woodward Canyon‑63 Woodward Canyon‑64 Woodward Canyon‑69 Yalumba‑83 Yalumba‑148 Yamhill Valley Winery‑46 Youngberg Hill Vineyard‑46 Zefina‑83 Zellerbach‑76 Zenato‑132 Zerba Cellars‑81 Zind-Humbrecht‑96
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Like many fly fishermen in western Montana where the summer days are almost Arctic in length, I often do not start fishing until the cool of the evening. Then in the Arctic half-light of the canyon, all existence fades to a being with my soul and memories and the sounds of the Big Blackfoot River and a four-count rhythm and the hope that a fish will rise. Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world’s great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of those rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs. I am haunted by waters. —Norman M aclean
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Wine Sensory evaluation tools Wine Bottle Sizes
The Names & Sizes of Wine Bottles Split 187 ml Half-Bottle 375 ml Bottle 750 ml Magnum Two bottles (1.5 liters) Double Magnum 4 bottles (3 liters) Imperial 6 liters, still wine only
Wine Color Guide White Rosé Champagne
Purple
Green tinged
Rose
Violet
Greeny straw Straw
Violet rose Yellow rose
Straw yellow
Orange rose
Yellow gold
Jeroboam 4 bottles or 3 liters Rehoboam 6 bottles or 4.5 liters Methuselah 8 bottles or 6 liters Salmanazar 12 bottles or 9 liters Balthazar 16 bottles or 12 liters Nebuchadnezzar 20 bottles or 15 liters
Ruby Garnet Red Brick red
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These Larger Sizes Only Apply to Sparkling Wine & Burgundy. They are named for the ten ancient, breakaway tribes that became Israel.
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Tile red Orange red Mahogany Amber Brown
Color variation may occur
Temperature Serving Guide 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 °C
Wine Aroma Wheel
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