Aromas of lemon, green apple, orange blossom, clove and hazelnut.
Driven with flavors of pear, apple, and rich lemon with a racy acidity and
creamy texture. $11.00 glass, $40.00
HALF BOTTLE WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc, Honig, Napa, California, 2005
Intense yet delicate with a medley of lime skin, grapefruit, grass, and cedar
flavors. Floral notes with a burst of green pear and fig. $18.00
Pinot Grigio, Marco Flluga, Fruili, Italy, 2004
Full and structured. Lovely fragrance of white petals, stone fruits,
and minerals with a touch of white pepper. $18.00
RED
Pinot Noir
MacMurray Ranch, Sonoma, California, 2005
Cherry and strawberry flavors accentuated by sweet notes of vanilla spice.
Tangy and vibrant, with cinnamon-tinged black cherry, currant and pomegranate
flavors. Winemaker is Fred MacMurray of My Three Sons. 87 pts. Robert Parker
$8.00 glass, $31.00 bottle
King Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2004
Dark cherry, blackberry, spice and cocoa bean flavors, with balanced acidity,
bright velvety tannins and a long silky finish. $10.00 glass, $39.00 bottle
Plum, rose petals, cola nut and nutmeg aromas yield to wild strawberries,
raspberry, orange tea and caramel in the flavor. A serious Pinot Noir with
rich layered fruit, sweet tannins and fine acidity. 89 pts. Wine Spectator
$55.00 bottle
Merlot
Red Rock, North Coast, California, 2004
Lush concentrations of black plum and boysenberry are accentuated
by soft rounded tannins. Body and flavor are perfectly matched.
$7.00 glass, $26.00 bottle
Marques Di Casa Concha, Concha Y Toro, Rapel Valley, Chile, 2004
This fine Merlot has an intense varietal bouquet and richness of flavor.
Dark berries with hints of tar. Velvety and firm with ripe tannins imparting
smoothness and balance. 89 pts. Wine Spectator $30.00 bottle
Rutherford Hill, Napa, California, 2003
Everything a Merlot can and should be; rich, silky and spicy with flavors of
mixed berries, cherry candy, chocolate and vanilla oak. Supple from start
to finish. 90 pts. Wine News $10.00 glass, $37.00 bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Blends
Amberhill, Sonoma, California, 2002
Tasty with rich notes of toffee and chicory mingled with ripe cherry and
currant flavors. A plush texture and firm structure. $7.00 glass, $26.00 bottle
Carr, Napa, California, 2002
Joseph Carr, a native of Albany, NY has made his way to Napa Valley to
produce a very fine Cabernet with a wonderful nose. A full wine rich in fruit
that finishes smooth. $9.00 glass, $34.00 bottle
Bowen Estate, Coonawarra, Australia, 2003
Flavors of cassis, pepper, leaf, tobacco and slightly resinous oak.
Plenty of loose knit dry rasping tannins and some warm alcohol.
Finishes dry and tannic. 87 pts. Wine Spectator $40.00
Laurel Glen, Sonoma, California, 2002
Dark, firm, intense, and rustic with a chewy tannin edge. The black cherry,
currant and wild berry flavors are fresh and compact, exhibiting depth and
complexity. Finishes with a tight core of fruit and tannin with a long,
persistent finish. *Limited quantities. Please ask your server for availability.
$65.00 bottle
Shiraz/Syrah
Concannon, “Stampmakers Syrah”, Central Coast, California, 2004
This limited edition is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Petit Syrah. Exhibits
a dark ruby hue with crisp, crunchy berry, cranberry and raspberry flavors.
Easy and Elegant. 87 pts. Robert Parker $8.00 glass, $30.00 bottle
Yalumba, Barossa, Australia, 2003
Broadly flavored with blackberry and pepper flavors revealing hints of earth
and truffles. $9.00 glass, $34.00 bottle
Clonakilla, “Hilltops”, Australia, 2004
Deep black-red color and bright fruit characters. Ripe plum, black currant,
aniseed, and spice with toasted oak notes in the background. $40.00 bottle
Two Hands, “Angels Share” Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, Australia, 2005
Dark plum with a bright purple hue. Shows dark licorice with plum and blackberry
and hints of chocolate and spice. The mouth feel is dense and coating, with
oodles of juicy rich fruit. Mocha and dark berry fruit compete for attention, leaving you
with a wine that is evidently drinkable now. 92 pts. Robert Parker $55.00 bottle
Zinfandel
Markham, Napa, California, 2003
Rich and syrupy, the strawberry jam palate is
accented with caramel and vanilla oak highlights and supported by round
tannins. Intense, rich and deftly balanced, offering a core of cedar-laced currant and blackberry fruit that's well-proportioned, ripe without being too ripe. 87 pts. Wine Spectator $$10.00 glass, $37 bottle
Summers, Napa, California, 2003
Fruit forward, with spicy oak undertones, ideal tannins and a lingering,
lush berry and vanilla finish. 90 pts. Robert Parker $43.00 bottle
Malbec
Tamari “Reserve”, Mendoza, Argentina, 2004
Intense ripe black fruits aromas such as black cherry, plum and blackberry.
Spicy cinnamon and slight vanilla notes. A well structured wine with ripe
and strong tannins. $7.00 glass, $26.00 bottle
Spanish Varietals
Tempranillo, Legaris, “Crianza”, Ribero Del Duero, Spain, 2003
Its cherry red color is of notable intensity with violet edges. Aromas of vanilla
and coconut with bright juicy red fruit flavors.Smooth and approachable.
90 pts. Wine Spectator $8.00 glass, $31.00 bottle
Italian Varietals
Chianti Classico, Graniao, Tuscany, Italy, 2003
Made from the Sangiovese grape, this wine boasts a rich velvety texture,
intense flavor and a long finish. $8.00 glass, $31.00 bottle
Morellino di Scansano, Col di Bacche, Tuscany, Italy, 2004
This wine is made from a strain of the Sangiovese grape, grown in the southern
most part of Tuscany. Long, hot growing conditions lend to the rich, concentrated
body and flavor. With a nose of violets and dark berries, it is full-bodied and well-structured, intense, and quite elegant. $35.00 bottle
Rosso di Montalcino, Banfi, Tuscany, Italy, 2004
This wine of noble origins is considered to be Brunello’s younger sibling.
Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, it is a great value wine. Deep ruby-red
colors, with crushed blackberry, black cherry and dark chocolate notes.
Velvety taste and a generous body – characteristics similar to those desired
in a great Brunello. 85 pts. Wine Spectator $40.00 bottle
Dolcetto di Dogliani, Marziano Abbona, Piedmont, Italy, 2004
The Italian grape Dolcetto, means “little sweet one”, however this wine is
anything but sweet. Vinified as a dry style wine, it is complex with cherry,
minerals, red flowers and fennel seed. The palate is tightly knit and elegant
but with a powerful satiny texture and wonderful sweet plum and spiced
fruit flavors. $42.00 bottle
HALF BOTTLE RED
Pinot Noir, Acacia, Carneros, California, 2004
The nose combines roasted coffee, Satsuma plum and allspice, with more subtle
notes of red currant, licorice and wet earth. Concentrated flavors of plum, coffee
and cola. Fine tannins define the long, broad finish while vanilla, bittersweet
chocolate and cherry complete the experience. $18.00 bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek, Sonoma, California, 2003
Stewed aromas of dark fruit and wood with more intense fruit on the palate.
Flavors of tart blackberry, mocha and earth. $18.00 bottle
Italy’s most famous sparkling wine, Moscato D’Asti
is one of the most
sublime and delicate of all dessert
wines, especially gentle for an after
dinner choice.
Luminous, with a thick, foamy froth, slightly
effervescent
with beautiful limestone & peach notes. (375ml) $18.00
Vignoles Late Harvest, Swedish Hill, Finger Lakes,
New York
This ice wine is made from young grapes ripened in
the vineyard until
the first freeze. This wine offers rich
flavors of apricots, honey & ripe melon.
It pairs
wonderfully with our cheesecake
or as a dessert on it’s own.
(375ml) $7.00 glass / $21.00 bottle
Cream Sherry, Goose Watch, Finger Lakes,
New York
A rich and complex Cream Sherry that offers
nutty, spicy aromas
with a hint of caramel in the finish. $7.00
Drinks for Dessert
Single Malt Scotch
Macallan 10 year (Highland), Macallan 12 year (Highland)
Macallan 15 year (Highland), Glenfiddich 12 year (Highland)
Glenkinchie 10 year (Lowland), Glenlivet 12 year (Speyside)
Highland Park 12 year (Orkney Island)
Cordials
Amaretto Disaronno, Bailey’s Irish Crèam, B & B,
Frangelico, Godiva White Chocolate, Grand Marnier,
Irish Mist or Romano Sambuca
Cognac
Hennessy VSOP, Courvoisier VSOP or Remy Martin VSOP
Bourbon
1792 Ridgemont Reserve, Makers Mark, Knob Creek or Eagle’s Rare
Ports
Ruby & Tawny Wood Ports
Ruby ports are aged in oak for 2 years & are generally
young, fruity & a bright red color. Tawny ports are
made from a blend of grapes from several different years.
They are aged in oak up to 40 years.
Tawny in color & ready to drink.
Taylor Fladgate, Ruby Porto $6.00
Churchill, Tawny 10 year $8.00
Vintage Character Ports
High-quality ruby ports that are blended from several vintages
& aged in oak. They are the lightest and fruitiest in flavor.
Made from grapes of a single vintage & aged in oak 4-6 years.
Also considered to be a high-quality ruby port.
Taylor Fladgate, “LBV” $8.00
White Ports
Exotic aromas & flavors of tropical fruits are perfectly balanced
with the amazingly rich finish. A perfect dessert wine all
by itself. This is a rare treat that is usually found only in Portugal.
Goose Watch, “Finale”, Finger Lakes, New York, 2005 $7.00
Wines of the Month
SANTI 2006 Soave, Italy
This wine has intense, fresh aromas of elderflower ,pineapple, tropical
fruit & savory herb flavors. Good balance & acidity result in a long crisp finish.
If you like a Pinot Grigio, you will love this wine!
Glass…$8.50 Bottle…$24.00
Astica Sauvignon Blanc Cuyo, Argentina
Produced from grapes hand-picked in the Cuyo Valley, which lies in the
northern boundaries of Mendoza & lies at a very high altitude (800 to
1,100 meters above the sea). Fresh & rather tangy, this wine features
grapefruit aromas & a zingy fruit-filled palate.
Glass…$6.75
Astica Chardonnay Cuyo, Argentina
Fresh & pleasant with a soft round finish.
This chardonnay has a nice fresh taste with a slight fruit aroma.
Glass...$6.75
Feudo Monaci Primitivo 2002 Italy
“Pretty & light with dried fruit, herbs, belt leather & a distant woodsy sent.
An example of a lighter-bodies wine made well; it’s got life, structure &
acidity, but not too demanding. A real pop & drop type of wine”.
Glass…$6.75 Bottle…$25.00
COL Di Bacche 2004 Morrelino di Scansano ‘Rovente’,
Italy WS 90 Points
Sangiovese Grosso—Cabernet—1 year in new French oak barrels.
Ripe blackberry & mineral notes with medium-bodied toasty oak &
coffee flavors. Full-bodied & long fruity finish!
Bottle…$39.00
7 Deadly Zins Lodi California
Seven of Lodi's best growers gave their souls and the first fruits of
each of their old vine vineyards to contribute to the layered complexity
of this fanciful blend. Soft, supple pepper & licorice-clove notes
merge into a sinful marriage of deep, brambly blackberries &
lustful cherries. The finish is clean on the palate with hints of rich
vanilla, cocoa, & mild tannins..
Glass..$7.00 Bottle..$27.00
Cellar Selection
L’Aventure 2003 Optimus Paso Robles
Deep ruby colored wine, the 2003 Optimus is unique among its kind for carrying
the highest percentage of Syrah to date. At 64% Syrah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon,
and 3% Petit Verdot, the Optimus 2003 is an exuberant wine. It sings with aromas
of violet, wildflowers, & a high-tone floral note of muted honeysuckle. These
notes mingle with a hint of leather, earth, & fresh plums, with a peppery
finish on the palate. This is a wine for many diverse dishes.
Limited Quantity please ask your server...Bottle $199.00