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Wines by the Glass

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Wines by the Bottle

Chardonnay

Kistler “Les Noisetiers”, Sonoma Coast, 2007, France, $90
Vibrant green-yellow. A rich bouquet full of earthiness and intrigue. Full body with nice crispness to create a perfect balance.

Ferrari Carano Reserve, 2008, USA, $50
An archetypal California chardonnay. Light nose, deep gold color. Luscious silky body and rich in flavor. First time experience with this wine often results in exclamations of pleasure from our guests.

Morgan, St. Lucia Highlands, 2008, USA, $34
Produced from top vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands, this wine is 100% barrel fermented and barrel aged 10-11 months on the lees. The natural intensity of Monterey fruit and its lively acidity offsets the soft texture of this wine.

Laboure Roi Pouilly-Fuisse Vallon d’Or, 2007, France, $34
Light and clean, this is an elegant, discreet wine. Quick and bright with excellent fruit from start to finish.

Ferrari Carano Tre Terre, 2006, USA, $50
Ferrari Carano has styled Tre Terrere to reflect certain French Chardonnay characteristics: very light oak, a touch of green apple flavor and a citrusy nose. It complements mildly spiced vegetarian dishes and rich, creamy fish entrees. It also works well with veal, poultry, pasta and rice.

Steele Cuvee, 2006, USA, $34
Winemaker Jed Steele’s signature wine. A blend of some of the top California vineyards results in this rich, complex and balanced Chardonnay.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Ferrari-Carano, Fume Blanc, 2009, USA $39
Here is one of our most popular wines – abundant fruit and deep flavor balanced by light citrus elements. Dry with a sustained finish.

Mason, Napa Valley, 2008, USA $39
A delightful wine with a unique, melon-like flavor. Dry and soft, it makes a nice aperitif or a perfect accompaniment for salmon or haddock.

Bob’s African, 2009, South Africa, $19
A very food-friendly wine; it is intentionally less dry than most southern hemisphere Sauvignon Blanc and features bright acids and a nice, fruity bouquet.

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Champagne

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, 1998, France, $165
Born of a tradition of excellence and the weight of time, the prestigious Grande Dame is the ultimate expression of the Veuve Clicquot style. Known among connoisseurs as one of the finest champagnes in the world, its the pride and joy of the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. The Grande Dame teases aficionados with its rarity, making an appearance only when nature offers a concordance of perfect conditions.

Jean Laurent, Blanc de Noirs, NV, France, $70
A nice complexity of flavors. Fruity, lightly yeasty with a citrus finish.

Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Yellow Label, NV, France, $65.00 | $35 (.375 ml)
A champagne house is judged primarily on the quality of its Brut non-vintage, which, more than any other wine reveals its art of assemblage. Powerful and complex, the Brut Yellow ensures continuity of the House style and offers an “aromatic” rare brand, long to be remembered.

Marquis de la Tour, Brut, NV, France, $29
In addition to its surprisingly complex flavor, the affordability of this delightful sparkling wine adds to the pleasure it brings to any special occasion. Dry and crisp, its fine effervescence gives it a quick, refreshing finish.

Jeio Prosecco, Brut, NV, Italy, $29
Clear and very pale, this lightly sparkling Prosecco shows a distinct brass-green glint. A frothy mousse falls back fast, but a modest stream of bubbles persists. Its fresh aroma is focused on citrus, lemon and lime. Tingly carbonation tickles the palate in a flavor that’s crisp and fully dry.

Roederer, Anderson Valley Estate, Brut, NV, USA, $39
The Roederer Estate Brut is crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse and depth of flavor.

Krone Borealis, Cuvee Brut, 2000, South Africa, $35
Elegant, classic bouquet with yeasty creaminess and fine, persistent bubbles.

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Additional Fine Whites

Ferrando, Erbaluce di Caluso, 2007, Italy, $35
A dry white wine made with Erbaluce grapes. A unique, red-gold color with, a lightly floral nose and delicate aroma accompany a deep, rich body. Dry but with amazing fruit.

Robert Mondavi, Private Select Riesling, 2009, USA, $24
Produced entirely from grapes grown in Monterey County, this Riesling is light, off-dry and uncomplicated. It makes a delightful accompaniment to a variety of dishes such as fish and simple pasta.

Chateau Graville-Lacoste, Graves, 2009, France
Characteristic of the wine wine of Graves, this is golden-hued, dry and a bit crisp but with delightful fruit and a medium finish.

Bob’s African, Chenin Blanc, 2009, South Africa, $19
Pale golden hay in color, tastes of honeysuckle, guava and melon play on the palate. A dry, lingering finish. A great food wine; its bright acids compliment heavier pasta dishes, as well as spicier salmon or chicken dishes.

Rex Goliath, Pinot Grigio, NV, USA, $19
Bright, fruity and floral this wine is wonderful paired with a light, fish dish or linguini with fresh tomato, basil and garlic. Perfect for a summer evening.

Terredora Falanghina, Irpinia, 2008, Italy, $28
This southern Italian wine is a pale yellow color and offers a rich and intense aroma of fruit with hints of apple, pineapple, quince and pear. It is fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure and a floral finish.

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Cabernet Franc

Owen Roe, Columbia Valley, 2005, USA, $60
A broad, generous wine; terrific nose and lots of fruit. Perfect tannins and spiciness.

Kenefick Ranch, Napa, 2005, USA, $52
As with most Kenefick offerings, this Cabernet Franc is a very big, bold and flavorful wine, the very qualities that make it a favorite of
long-returning Old Tavern guests Rick and Donna Castino.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Kenefick Ranch, Napa Valley, 2004, USA, $69
This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a combination of Kenefick Ranch’s rocky hillside blocks and well-drained soils closer to the
valley floor. These factors combine to yield a complex texture and a bold presence of perfectly ripe fruit. It is a huge wine, very generous
and deeply satisfying.

Ridge, Monte Bello, 2005, USA, $180
This Cabernet was created high in California’s Santa Cruz mountain . Now aged sufficiently to have softened any roughness of youth, yet
young enough to be bold in its fruit and vigor, it will match the high expectations of Cabernet Sauvignon connoisseurs.

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Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot Blends

Robert Foley Claret, Napa, 2005, USA, $125
The prodigious 2005 Claret possesses a dense purple color in addition to beautiful aromas suggesting creme de cassis and cedar. It is full-bodied, opulent, and voluptuously-textured with superb depth and purity.

Chateau D’Arcins, Haut-Medoc, 2006, France, $39
This wine features a classic grape blend for French Bordeaux: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. This
results in a wine with discipline and balance, great focus and delicate, tannins. It is best paired with poultry, pork or cheese dishes.

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Merlot

Kenefick Ranch, Napa, 2005, USA, $52
This is a big, muscular Merlot, terrific fruit nicely mellowed with age (fruit, fruit, fruit!)

Owen Roe, DuBrul Vineyard, 2004, USA, $65
A big, bold Merlot, great depth of flavor balanced by a, touch of acidity; a long, pleasant finish.

Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma, 2007, USA, $39
Grapes were chosen from both their valley-floor and mountain-top vineyards in Sonoma County to create this beautifully balanced and full-bodied Merlot. It is somewhat drier than most Merlots, offering many characteristics found in Cabernet Sauvignon,
such as its notable tannins and very clean finish.

Shooting Star, Lake County, Calif., 2008, USA, $29
A Jed Steele creation, this Merlot is deep and rich. It features dark fruit flavors and has a spicy full-bodied finish. This is Merlot in its purest form and it is delicious.

Dynamite, Sonoma, Calif. North Coast, 2007, USA $25
A well-balanced Merlot with heady berry flavors, earthy undertones and a velvety finish. It is a versatile food companion, complementing such dishes as pasta with meat, pork and beef.

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Syrah & Rhone Blends

Owen Roe, Sinister Hand, 2009, USA, $39
This is a beautiful, robust wine bursting with fruit and nice, spicy undertones and a long pleasant finish.

Cline, Sonoma, 2007, USA, $25
Very reasonably priced, this Syrah is quite robust but drinks easily. It is deep and a bit spicy; a nice accompaniment to strong cheese and red meat dishes.

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Pinot Noir

Patricia Green Estate Old Vine, Willamette Valley, 2007, USA, $65
This wine is an excellent example of fine Oregon Pinot Noir. It is light, as one would expect, but with an intriguing complexity of flavors, which make it suitable to accompany a wide variety of dishes such as pork, poultry, pasta and beef.

Willamette Vineyards, 2008, USA, $39
This is our most popular Pinot Noir. It is noteworthy for being especially light while retaining the full flavor of the Pinot Noir grape. It serves well as a crossover wine for couples having quite different entrees, such as beef and pasta or seafood and pork.

Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2008, USA, $39
Using a minimum of 12 different variations of Pinot Noir grapes in the blend, Morgan Vineyards has produced a wine of great complexity. It is a favorite of our guest Jane Sollogub who describes it as “super delicious!”

Cycles Gladiator, Central Coast, 2009, USA, $25
This excellent wine serves as our house Pinot Noir and is very popular with our guests. It is light and subtle but with sufficient complexity to satisfy cultivated tastes.

Owen Roe, Sharecropper’s, 2009, USA, $39
A Pinot Noir marked by a mature, deep flavor, more robust than normally expected of this varietal. It is particularly good with hearty fish, pasta and risotto dishes.

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Additional Fine Reds

Sineann, Old Vine Zinfandel, Columbia Valley, 2007, USA, $49
The grapes for this Zinfandel come from the Pines Vineyard in the Columbia Valley, a few miles south of The Dalles, Oregon. The challenging terrain and climate there produce grapes with special vigor. The wine they yield is very dark, highly aromatic, with a huge,
mouth-filling texture and a long, long finish. Every year the wine has perfect acid balance (without adjustment) achieving two goals:
great match with food, and a long life.

Juan Gill, Monastrell, Jumilla, 2008, Spain, $25
This unique wine has nice body but not too muscular. More restrained than a Merlot and bigger than a Pinot Noir, it has some subtle spice but is overall soft and deeply satisfying.

Ferrari Carano, Siena, 2008, USA, $39
Long a favorite of Tavern guests, this Sangiovese blend is round, zesty, of medium body with an agreeable, soft finish.

Jayson, Red Blend, Napa, 2005, USA, $70
Jayson wines are named after its founder, Jayson Pahlmeyer, and are like Jayson himself: big, fun, approachable and “very good looking.” The 2005 Jayson Red offers earthy, dark, fruity flavors in this complex wine. Its finish is long and sustained.

Cabrida, “Old Vines” Granacha, 2005, Spain, $70
This Spanish wine is made from 100% pure Garnacha “Viña Vieja” (old vines). A beautiful, bright deep red (almost violet), this is a full-bodied wine. Dark berry fruit in taste with a ripe tannin background and nice length.

Altos, Las Hormigas, Malbec, 2009, Argentina, $29
This rich wine is made from 100% Malbec grapes harvested by hand from high density vineyards in Argentina. A highly complex wine with notes of red and black fruits and spices, the palate has excellent breadth and depth of fruit. The acidity is fresh and the tannins are firm but fine-textured, supporting the berry flavors well on the long, elegant finish.

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Dessert Wines

Adelsheim, Deglacé, 2008, USA, $45 (.375 ml)
Dessert wines from red-skinned grapes – especially Pinot Noir – are relatively rare. This Deglacé dessert wine has a soft pink color produced from contact with the Pinot Noir skins. The residual sugars are on the low end as compared to traditional ice wines, resulting in a consistently balanced wine. Light, fruity flavors should prove to be a perfect match with berry tarts, cheesecake, and a wide range of other desserts.

Ferrari Carano, El Dorado Noir, 2007, USA, $34 (.375 ml)
The Eldorado Noir is a truly unique dessert wine, made from Black Muscat, grapes grown in a single Russian River Valley vineyard. This wine has a beautifully dark purple color and is intensely aromatic, and fresh and clean in its flavors. It is exceptional paired with rich, decadent chocolate desserts, as well as vanilla bean ice cream or bread pudding. Fruit-based tarts and pies also pair nicely with the Eldorado Noir.

Ferrari Carano, El Dorado Gold, 2007, USA, $50 (.375 ml)
Eldorado Gold comes from Sonoma County and is a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. It is exceptional when paired with light fruit desserts such as apricot or apple tart, lemon desserts, and hazelnut or almond cookies. Dense buttery pound cake, summer berries, crème brûlée, caramel sauce and aged cheeses also pair nicely.

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