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D R A F T B E E R •
A LEWO RK S B REW I N G ‘ W EEK EN D LAG ER ’
Light Lager, ABV 4.8%, Williamsburg,VA • 7
BA S I C C I T Y ‘ O U R DA I LY P I L S ’Pilsner, ABV 4.7%, Waynesboro, VA, • 7
T H REE N O TC H ’ D ‘ M I N U T E M A N ’ New England Style IPA, ABV 7%
Charlottesville, VA • 7
FAT T I RE Amber Ale, ABV 65.2%, Colorado • 7
B LAC K B U T T E Porter, ABV 5.2%, Portland, OR • 7
* * S I ERRA N EVA DA **‘ C ELEB RAT I O N ’ I PA
Wintertime American-style IPA, ABV 6.8%, Chico, CA • 7
* *Seasonal Selection
• I N A B O T T L E •
P ERO N ILager, Italy, ABV 5.1% • 5
B U C K LER ( N O N - A LCO H O LI C ) Low-Alcohol Beer
Netherlands, ABV 0.5% • 5
• C O C K T A I L S •
A P ERO L S P RI TZAperol, Sparkling Wine, Seltzer • 12
V I RG I N I A M U LEBowman Bothers Bourbon, Laird’s Applejack,
Cinnamon Cardamom Syrup, Ginger Beer • 12
RED SKY IN THE MORNINGElijah Craig Bourbon, Cocchi Americano
Creme De Cacao, Lemon, RedPump Red Wine • 13
RED B I C YC LEBombay Dry Gin, Aperol, Pomegranate, Lime, Muddled Basil from Pippin Hill Farm • 13
W I N T ER M A RG A RI TA Sauza Blanco, Luxardo Marischino,
Red Grapefruit, Lime • 11
B LAC K B ERRY B RA M B LEElijah Craig Bourban, Blackberyy Puree, Rosemary, Lemon • 12
WARM SPICED CIDER
Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum, Local Apple Cider, Cinnamon • 11
• M O C K T A I L S •
WA R M A P P LE C I D ER Local Apple Cider with spices • 6
C RA N B ERRY S P RI TZ ER Cranberry, Cinnamon-Cardamom Syrup, Seltzer, Sage, • 6
• W I N E B Y T H E G L A S S •
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Z A RD E T TO P RO S E CCOIT, NV • 10 / 40
Suggestions of tropical fruit, vibrant and refreshing Brisk bubbles provide the backdrop.
P I P P I N H I LL , RO S ÉChardonnay, Virginia, 2017 •15 / 55
Aromas of vanilla, straw and light toast that lead to layered and creamy flavors of caramelized pear, soft oak and apricot or Meyer lemon.
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P I P P I N H I LLViognier, VA, 2018 • 12 / 48
This wine has the nuance of honeydew and lychee on the palate mak-ing it fruit forward with a creamy mouthfeel.
A S LI NASauvignon Blanc, South Africa, 2018 • 12 / 45
Bright fruit, citrus characters and lemon zest. It has beautiful complexity and surprising depth.
RE G A LE A LI B I A N COInzolia, Catarratto, Grecanico, Chardonnay, IT , 2017 • 10 / 42Straw-yellow in color, aromas of green apples and stone fruits com-
plement undertones of pears and grapefruit.
C LO S ERI E D E S A LI S I ER SChardonnay, Burgundy, FR, 2015 • 13 / 52
Yellow fruits along with touches of sultana and sliced apple. The wine is fruity, soft and ready to drink.
R U D O LF O Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR 2016 • 11 / 44
Citrus blossom and orchard fruit aromas with flavors of green apple, white peach and tangerine.
• W I N E B Y T H E G L A S S •
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M AG A LI Cinsault, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mouvedre, Rolle
Provence, FRA ,2018 • 13 / 52Flavors of strawberries, orange peel, and white flower
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S EP T I M A O B RAMalbec, Mendoza, AR, 2017 • 13 / 52
Flavors that suggest cherry, violet, and sweet blackberry.
T UA RI TASangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, IT, 2016 • 14 / 52
Plums, Ripe Black Cherries. On the palate the wine is smooth with silky tannins and bracing acidity.
D O M A I N E D E L’ EV E C H EPinot Noir, Saint Denis, FR, 2015 • 13 / 52
Light-bodied and approachable with a pretty, fruity nose of cranberries, strawberries, and raspberries,
with earthy, smoky, peppery aromas.
BROWNE ‘ HERI TAGE’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA, 2017 • 13 / 49
Red fruit aromas with hints of black pepper, mixed berry, and traces of sweet vanilla.
• S P A R K L I N G •
P I P P I N H I LL , B LA N C D E B LA N C , B R U TChardonnay, Virginia, 2017 • 55
Aromas of vanilla, straw and light toast that lead to layered and creamy flavors of caramelized pear, soft oak and apricot or Meyer lemon.
T H I BAU T- JA N I S S O N , EXT RA BRU TChardonnay, Virginia, N/V • 60
Dry, full bodied and slightly oaked loacal sparkling producer.
LA H ERT E F RERE S , U LT RA D I T I O N B R U TPinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
Champagne, FR, NV • 85Black raspberry, dried apricot, orange blossom, and honey.
Clean-cut and minerally on the finish.
FA N I EL & F I L S , AG A PA N E B R U TPinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Champagne, FR, NV • 75
Delicious acidity with citrus and red-berry fruit and a lightly crisp texture that is balanced by the soft ripe aftertaste.
C H A RLE S D E CA Z A N OV E , B R U T RO S ÉPinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Reims, FR, NV • 80
Flavors of dried currant, graphite, green plum and grapefruit zest.
S C H RA M S B ERG , B R U T B LA N C D E N O I RPinot Noir, Chardonnay, Calistoga, CA, 2013 • 90Aromas of pear, peach and apricot followed by flavors
of candied grapefruit and lemongrass.
C H A RLE S D E CA Z A N OV E , B R U T ‘ S T RA D I VA RI U S ’
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Reims, FR, 2007 • 95Rich and creamy with layers of apple pastry, brioche, and
roasted nut with a lightly honeyed finish.
V E U V E C LI CQ U O T ‘ Y ELLOW LA B EL’Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Reims, FR, NV • 110
Subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat.
• I T A L Y • W H I T E •
I NA M A Garganega, Soave Classico, Veneto, 2015 • 47
Melon and lemon, with and bright finish.
A N G ELA N E G RO ‘ V I N O B I A N CO ’ Arneis, Piedmonte, 2017 • 48
Notes of peach that merge with lychees leaves room for a fresh hint of grapefruit and tart apple on the finish.
G . D. VA J RA Moscato, Moscato d’Asti, Piedmonte, 2017 • 48
Extremely floral and balanced, with slight frizzante.
B EN I TO F ERRA RA ‘ T ERRA D ’ U VA’ Greco di Tufo, Campagnia, 2017 • 52
Complex aromas and flavors of fresh lemon, ripe apricot, and toasted almond.
TA M I ’ ‘ B I A N CO ’ Grillo, Sicily, 2017 • 50
Citrus blossom, peach and grapefruit notes with a crisp finish.
ELENA WA LC H ‘ CA S T EL RI N G B ERG ’ Sauvignon Blanc, Alto Adige, 2017 • 57Gooseberry and papaya with tangy acidity.
M A N N I N O S S I N GGruner Veltliner, Soditrol, 2016 • 60
Stone, spice and floral notes with a refreshing finish.
G . D. VA J RA LA N G H E RI E S LI N G Riesling, Langhe, Piedmont, 2016 • 75
Crisp, ripe apple fruit and a long, citrus finish.
• F R A N C E • W H I T E •
B R U N O CO R M ERA I S ‘ V I ELLE S V I G N E S ’ Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet-Sevre et Maine, 2015 • 47
Mango and cantaloupe on both the nose and the palate.
T ERRE S D O REE S B E AU J O LA I S B LA N CChardonnay, Beaujolais, Burgundy, 2016 • 50
Tangy and fresh with hints of cooked peaches, apples and hints of almond.
AT T I T U D EGewurztraminer, Alsace, 2015 • 44
Tender rose petal and off-dry peach notes, finely calibrated against the vivid lemon freshness.
KU EN TZ - BA S Gewurztraminer, Alsace, 2015 • 54
Tender rose petal and off-dry peach notes, finely calibrated against the vivid lemon freshness.
J E A N - M A RC B RO CA RD ‘ S A I N T C LA I RE ’Chardonnay, Chablis, 2017 • 54
Crisp acidity with citrus notes followed by a long, mineral driven finish.
D O M A I N E AU X M O I N E S ‘ RO C H E AU X M O I N E S ’
Chenin Blanc, Savennieres, Loire, 2015 • 70 Clean and floral moves to fat and rich and then back
to sleek minerality on the finish.
G I RA RD I N C H A S S AG N E M O N T RAC H E T
Chardonnay, Burgundy, 2014 • 90 Stonefruit notes followed by a crisp, long finish.
• S P A I N • W H I T E •
E S CO DA - S A NA H U JA ‘ EL S BA S S O T S ’ Chenin Blanc, Conca de Barberà, SP, 2016 • 60
White and yellow ripe fruit notes, citric notes, and sweet spices, all engulfed by a slight touch of wood.
E S EN C I A D I V I NAAlbarino, Rias Baixas, SP, 2016 • 50
Notes of white flowers, elderberry, apple and pear followed by white fruit and a balanced acidity.
B O D E G A S C U EVA ‘ LA P O RT ERA’Macabeo, Utiel-Requena, Valencia, SP, 2015 • 54
Orange and guava on the nose leads to a delicate and floral palate.
• S O U T H E R N H E M I S P H E R E • W H I T E
CA M B RI D G E ROA D ‘ C LO U DWA LK ER ’ Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Martinborough, NZ, 2016 • 54Aromas of dried mango and earl grey with a touch of lemon zest.
The palate balances textural weight with a dry crunchy finish.
CA M B RI D G E ROA D ‘ D OW N T H E RA B B I T H O LE ’
Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, NZ, NV • 60Dry but tropically rich flavours against a spicy
and herbal textural gripping finish.
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B I G G I O H A M I NA ‘A N D RE A’ S V I N EYA RD ’
Gewurztraminer, Willamette Valley, OR, 2016 • 50Soft fruit and floral notes with rose water
notes on the palate.
ELI Z A B E T H S P EN C ERSauvignon Blanc, Mendocino, CA, 2017 • 45
Clean and refreshing white orchard fruits, ginger, rock minerals, lime and exotic passionfruit.
LO N G M E A D OW RA N C HSauvignon Blanc, Rutherford, Napa, CA, 2015 • 48
Citrus, kiwi and peach notes with mineral characteristics.
A RT E S A Chardonnay, Carneros, CA, 2016 • 52
Aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom, with vibrant fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits.
S K I N N ER Grenache Blanc, El Dorado, CA, 2017 • 54
Fruity and vibrant with fresh green apples to the aroma and an almost citrus character to the flavors,
which have floral and almond accents too.
LI O CO Chardonnay, Sonoma County, CA, 2017 • 54
Aromas of lemon curd, papaya and crushed chalk followed by flavors of pear, and vanilla bean.
S TAG S ’ LE A P Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA, 2016 • 60
Citrus and tropical fruit notes with a lasting minerality.
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P I P P I N H I LL ‘ Z ERO W H I T E ’ White Blend, Virginia, 2017 • 50
Fruity and complex with orchid, lemon thyme and a touch of jasmine on the nose. Flavors of grapefruit
and pineapple are accentuated by a creamy mouthfeel leading to a clean finish of raw coconut.
P I P P I N H I LL C H A RD O N NAY Chardonnay, Virginia, 2017 • 50
Aged in neutral ok and stainless steel. Juniper, Golden Apple and Asian Pear on the Palate. Balanced with a tart finish.
K E S W I C K V I N EYA RD SChardonnay, Monticello, 2015 • 65
An oak aged chardonnay with a vibrant and intense palate with hints of orange blossom, honeysuckle
and pear. Stone fruits with floral notes.
W H I T E H A LL V I N EYA RD S Chardonnay, Monticello, 2017 • 45
Aromas of apples and pears with lively acidity on the palate.
S T I N S O N V I N EYA RD S Sauvignon Blanc, Monticello, 2017 • 50
Citrus notes with a dry finish.
• I T A L Y • R E D •
S U P REM U SSangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot, Tuscany, 2013 • 54
Leather, black cherry, licorice and plum notes.
M O N T E S E CO N D O C H I A N T I C LA S S I CO
Sangiovese, Chianti, 2015 • 66Plum, full bodied, and a dried cranberry finish.
G . D. VA J RA ‘ S U P ERI O RE ’ Barbera, Alba, Piedmont, 2014 • 78
Wet forest and licorice meet dark red fruit on the palate.
D E F O RV I LLE ‘ V EN D EM M I A’ Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, 2015 • 75
Notes of truffle, rose, earth, tar and leather.
FA RN E S E FA N T I N I ‘ O P I ’ Montepulciano, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 2011 • 87
Dark cherry aroma with spice and balanced acid.
EN RI CO S ERA F I N O BA RO LONebbiolo, Piedmont, 2014 • 78
Aromas of cedar and dark berries kead to licorice, tobacco, and black cherry on the palate.
CA PA R ZO B R U N ELLO D I M O N TA LC I N O
Sangiovese, Montalcino, Tuscany, 2013 • 93Cherry, currant, licorice, leather and spice.
I Q UA D RE T T I A M A RO N E D ELLA VA LP O LI C ELLA
Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2013 • 120Ripe dark berries and exotic spice on the nose, followed by luscious
cherry, clove, and leather with a lingering finish.
• F R A N C E • R E D •
C H ÂT E AU B LA I G NA N Merlot, Cabernet, Medoc, 2015 • 50
Black and red fruit dominate followed by firm tannins.
D O M A I N E D E JAV ERN I ÈRE Gamay, Morgon, Beaujolais, 2016 • 43
Plenty of concentration as well as bright fruits and a jammy, ripe texture.
C R U M O N P LA I S I R Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Bordeaux Superior, 2016 • 45Cherry and raspberry with candied red pepper and flowers.
P H I LI P P E A LLI E T ‘ V I EI LLE S V I G N E S ’ Cabernet Franc, Chinon, Loire, 2016 • 60
Notes of intense cherries, strawberries, violet, and licorice. The palate is juicy, fresh and fruity.
D O M A I N E V I N C EN T PA RI S ‘ LE S CO T E S ’ Syrah, Saint- Joseph, Rhone Valley, 2016 • 62
Cherries, spring flowers and fresh herbs followed by notes of blueberry and raspberry.
D O M D E S A J E C H ÂT E AU N E U F - D U - PA P E
Syrah, Grenache, Rhone Valley, 2016 • 95Spicy with deep red fruit in the mid palate followed by
a long intense finish.
D O M A I N E TO LLO T- B E AU T C H O REY- LÈ S B E AU N E
Pinot Noir, Côte de Beaune, 2016 • 98Cherry, raspberry and sweet spice notes.
Fresh and juicy, with fine length on the finish.
LA C H A P ELLE D E M EY N EY Cabernet, Merlot, Saint-Estephe, 2012 • 75
Earth, forest, and cassis notes with a medium body.
D O M A I N E FA I V ELEY ‘ M ERC U REY ’ Pinot Noir, Côte Chalonnaise, 2016 • 65
Cherry, raspberry and currant with orange zest and spice.
• S P A I N • R E D •
‘ S ’ D E S AO D EL CO S T ER Grenache, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Priorat, SP, 2016 • 51
Aromas of plums and black cherry. Medium-bodied and balanced leading to a lingering, spicy finish.
G U I M A RO Mencia, Galicia, SP, 2015 • 42
Lush red fruits, spices and a slate laden minerality.
A BA D I A RE T U ERTATempranillo, Cabernet, Syrah, Sardon de Duero, SP, 2014 • 75Well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity supporting plum,
currant, dark chocolate and mineral flavors.
VA LEN C I S O, RE S ERVATempranillo, Rioja Alta, SP, 2010 • 90
Leather, licorice & ripe berries with a silky finish.
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T I M S M I T H ‘ B U G A LU G S ’Grenache, Barossa, AU, 2017 • 45
Floral notes of strawberry fruit and fennel. Notes of strawberry fruits and creamy texture, and finishes with fine fruit tannins.
RI CA RD O S A N TO S , G RA N D RE S ERVAMalbec, Mendoza, AR, 2012 • 60
Deep and complex aromas of red berries, dried herbs, and toasted oak are complemented by flavors of black currant and cigar tobacco
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Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, OR, 2016 • 53Red raspberry, strawberry, black tea, and mushroom notes
with a gentle acidity.
I D LEW I LD ‘ T H E B I RD ’ Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Mendocino County, CA, 2017 • 51
Tones of wild strawberry and dark cherry, uplifted by tenacious acidity
MUSCARDINI ‘MADRONE RIDGE’ VINEYARD Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, CA, 2014 • 69
Aromas of dark berries, espresso, licorice, citrus peel, followed by flavors of blackberry, plum, cherry and chocolate.
C H A P P ELLE T ‘ M O U N TA I N C U V EE ’ Merlot, Cabernet Sauv, Malbec, Petit Verdot,
Cabernet Franc, Napa, 2016 • 61Round black cherry, cassis and ripe strawberry on the nose. Cardamom and white pepper with a bright cherry finish.
F O RLO RN H O P E ‘ T H E K ERRI G A N S ’ Carignan, Mendocino, CA, 2015 • 65
Notes of cranberry, raspberry, licorice and baking spices.
H A RRI N GTO N Trousseau, San Benito County, CA, 2016 • 70
Spicy and smoky with juicy ripe red fruit.
G REEN & RED Zinfandel, Napa Valley, CA, 2014 • 75
Dark cherry and raspberry aromas spiced with bay laurel.
S O T ER V I N EYA RD S ‘ N O RT H VA LLEY ’ Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR, 2015 • 75
Blackberry, black cherry and baking spices.
N EY ER S ‘ EVA N G ELH O V I N EYA RD ’ Carignan, Contra Costa, CA, 2014 • 75
Coffee, vanilla, light toast and cocoa flavors.
S TAG S ’ LE A P ‘ T H E I N V E S TO R ’ Merlot, Petit Sirah, Cabernet, Malbec,
Napa Valley, CA, 2015 • 75Coffee, vanilla, light toast and cocoa flavors.
D O M A I N E ED EN Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA, 2014 • 88
Notes of plum, orange peel and an herbacious finish.
AU B I C H O N ‘ RE S ERV E ’ Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR, 2014 • 93
Flavors of cherry, crushed gravel, pomegranate and red raspberry.
LO N G M E A D OW RA N C H Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, 2011 • 100
Notes of minerality, cocoa powder, red fruits and baking spices.
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P I P P I N H I LL ‘ E A S TO N B LU E ’Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, VA, 2016 • 60Rich up front with bayleaf, red currant and traces of cedar,
the body remains grippy which emphasizes the leathery notes with hints of lilac.
P I P P I N H I LL RED P U M P REDMerlot, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin,Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat
VA, 2018 • 50Fruit forward with an earthy nose. Black cherry and blackberry on
the palate. The finish is slightly oakey with nice light acidity and tannins.
P I P P I N H I LL CA B ERN E T F RA N CCabernet Franc, Merlot
VA Governor’s Cup Gold Medal, Monticello, 2016 • 46Dark fruit flavors followed by a mineral driven finish.
P I P P I N H I LL P E T I T V ERD O TPetit Verdot
Monticello, 2016 • 48Dark fruit in concert with spice, black currant and firm tannins.
C U N N I N G H A M C REEK ‘ M ERI TAG E ’ Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot,
Palmyra, 2016 • 63Baking spices and a berry nose with balanced tannins.
LI N D EN C LA RE TCabernet Suavignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Linden, 2015 • 54Red and Black Fruits, forest floor.
M I C H A EL S H A P SCabernet Franc, Monticello, 2015 • 57
Herbaceous accents with tobacco and dark spice notes.
A N K I DA RI D G E Pinot Noir, Virginia, 2015 • 89
Round black cherry, cassis and ripe strawberry on the nose.
RDV V I N EYA RD S ‘ REN D EZ VO U S ’ Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot,
Delaplane, 2013 • 135Concentrated and balanced fruit drive this opulent wine.
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A LEXA N D RE B O N N E T, B R U T RO S EPinot Noir, Champagne, FR, NV • 175
Notes of raspberry, black currant, and brioche.
LA H ERT E F RERE S , ‘ U LT RA D I T I O N ’ B R U TChenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cab Franc, Loire, FR, NV • 125
Notes of quince, peach, and grapefruit.
V E U V E C LI CQ U O T, ‘ Y ELLOW LA B EL’ Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay,
Reims, FR, NV • 300Subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat.
C H AT E AU B LA I G NA NMerlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Medoc, FR, 2011 • 75
Density of red and black fruit with soft tannins.
M . C H I A RLO ‘ TO RTO N I A N O ’ BA RO LONebbiolo, Piedmont, IT , 2014 • 225
Enticing scents of rose, violet and woodland berry. The elegant palate shows great tension and energy, delivering cranberry, pomegranate, aromatic herb
and baking spice framed in taut, silky tannins and bright acidity.
J O RDA NCabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA, 2011 • 290
Delicate aromas of fresh cranberry and red cherry mingle with enticing notes of cassis, chocolate and tobacco.
The wine is round, soft and refined with elegant flavors of red currant, freshly cut herbs, vanilla bean and allspice.
Flavors of dried currant, graphite, green plum and grapefruit zest.
CA I N CO N C EP T, ‘ T H E B EN C H LA N D ’ Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Calistoga, CA, 2008 • 360Aromas of pound cake, dried cherries, Christmas spice
and mocha, the wine has a silky smooth entry with very fine tannins.
• T H E D E A N ’ S L I S T •
B O I S S E T C H A R M E S G R A N D C R U
Pinot NoirChambertin, FR, 2006 • 200
A wine borne from the old vines of the Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin’s most shallow slopes in Burgundy. Red cherry, dried rose petals,
earth, and fresh tart strawberry are some of the aromas and flavors of the wine.
W.S. 90
L U C E D E L L A V I T ESuper Tuscan Blend
Tuscany, IT, 2013 • 95This supple blend of Merlot and Sangiovese
carries aromas of fresh blackberry and roast espresso. A well-rounded wine with silky tannins,
herbal and fresh on the palatte, finishing with a quality of nutmeg.
W.S. 94
T E N U T A S A N G U I D O “ S A S S I C A I A ”Super Tuscan Blend
Tuscany, IT, 2014 • 420A beautiful wine that has been considered
the World’s best.This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc was aged in French barriques, giving softened mouthfeel to this powerful mix of dried red fruit, respectable yet balanced tannin,
and herbs such as licorice. W.E. 95
• T H E D E A N ’ S L I S T •
T O R B R E C K “ L E S A M I S ”
GrenacheBarossa Valley, AU, 2015 • 195
Nose of red cherry tart, dried rose petals, cinnamon stick and white pepper with hints of hoisin and forest floor
while finishing with a spicy kick. W.A. 98
C H A T E A U L Y N C H B A G E S Cabernet Sauvignon BlendPauillac, FR, 2008 • 395
This vintage from Lynch Bages shows great depth, solid tannin, dense fruit, and the promise to age well.
Aromas of cassis, dark currant, tobacco, and licorice with notes of ripe blackberry, raspberry, crushed cherry,
minerals, and cocoa on the palatte. W.E. 94
C H A T E A U P A L M E R Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Margaux, FR, 1988 • 550
This great example from Margaux has undergone graceful aging yet has kept some of its rustic charm.
Rich with aromas of plum, coffee and cedar with fresh red fruit and somke on the palatte, this timeless wine features
powerful tannins and an elegant finish. W.S. 90
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W H I T E RO C K V I N EYA RD SChardonnay
Napa Valley, CA, 2014 • 85
C H A RTO N E T T REB U C H E T ‘ LE S EM BA Z EE S ’
ChardonnayChassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, FR, 2013 • 140
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C H A LK H I LL ‘ E S TAT E RED ’ Bordeaux Blend
Healdsburg, CA, 2015 • 100
B R U N O CO LI NM A RA N G E S 1 ER C R U
‘ LA F U S S I ERE ’ Pinot Noir
Burgundy, FR, 2014 • 110
D O M A I N E D E LA CÔ T E ‘ B LO O M S F I ELD ’
Pinot NoirSta. Rita Hills, CA, 2014 • 150
LO DA LI ‘ C R U LO REN S ’
NebbioloBarbaresco, Piedmont, IT, 2008 • 175
TO RRE S ‘ M A S LA P LA NA’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Penedes, SP, 2011 • 160
P I O C E S A RE ‘ O RNATO ’ Nebbiolo
Barolo, Piedmont , IT, 2010 • 225