Max Downtown. We are committed

Welcome to Max Downtown. We are committed to
providing a comprehensive, diverse, and complimentary
wine service program. It is our goal to balance recognized
brands with reputations for consistency and quality, with
new and upcoming stars hailing from regions less familiar
to most. Ask our educated staff for a recommendation, or
ask for me personally.
–Justin T Gavry, Wine Director, Sommelier
Please consider the option of asking for us to release you from the burdens of making choices for
you and your guests. We will happily take your menus away, tailor a tasting menu to meet your
personal preferences and dietary restrictions using the finest in hyper local and fresh ingredients. If
it suits your tastes we can take it a step further and pair each course with fine wines from all over the
world (with the occasional appearance of a craft cocktail or microbrew). It is these opportunities that
all of us here gain the most excitement from, as it is our passion driven artistic expression in the
form of something that you can use all of your senses to enjoy.
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Wine Spectator
Best of Award of Excellence 2006 – 2015
27 Food, 25 Décor, 27 Service
SEASONALLY SUGGESTED STARTERS
Seasonal Cocktails
Pickle me This, Absolut Elyx, dill pickle brine, splash Cholula hot sauce
12
Come Fly With Me, Max’s “Ethereal” gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Violette
12
The One Eight Five, Amaretto di Saronno, Maker’s Mark, Lemon, egg white
11
Champagne, Paul Cloüet, Bouzy-Reims, FR
17.5
Wines
glass
Chardonnay, Copain Tous Ensemble, 2013, Anderson Valley, CA
16.5
Sauvignon/Manseng, Domaine Chiroulet Terres Blanches, 2014, Gascogne, FR
9
Blanc de Noir, Siegrist, 2013, Pfalz, DE
12
Ultra-Premium Wines
Pinot Noir, Kosta Browne, Sonoma Coast, 2013, CA
glass
49
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cade Howell Mountain, 2011, Napa Valley
glass
39
The wines listed above are poured using a revolutionary Coravin preservation system. The cork and
foil are left on the bottle while it is withdrawn with a surgical needle and forced out with pressurized
Argon, a heavy inert gas which prevents any contact between the wine left in the bottle and oxygen.
No-Alcohol
Pinot Noir, Navarro Vineyards all natural grape juice, Philo, CA
glass
9
Gewürztraminer, Navarro Vineyards all natural grape juice, Philo, CA
glass
9
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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Champagne
9538 Brut, Louis Roederer Brut Premier, NV, Reims
375mL
49
8512 Brut, Chartogne Taillet Cuvée St. Anne, NV, Merfy
375mL
49
7005 Brut Grand Cru, Paul Clouët, NV, Bouzy
375mL
55
9535 Brut, Krug Grande Cuvée, NV, Reims
375mL
129
7004 Brut Nature, Georges Laval, NV, Cumieres
375mL
89
8531 Brut, Louis Roederer Brut Premier, NV, Reims
69
99
8549 Brut, Paul Clouët Selection, NV, Bouzy
68
98
8539 Brut Grand Cru, Marguet Reserve, NV, Ambonnay
85
8703 Brut, Marc Hebrart Selection, NV, Tours-sur-Marne
85
8775 Brut, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, NV, Reims
89
8572 Brut, Lanson Gold Label, 2002, Reims
165
8510 Brut Premier Cru, Marc Hebrart Special Club, 2008, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ (1.5 Liter)
395
8518 Brut, Billecart Salmon Cuvée N. F. Billecart, 1999, Mareuil-sur-Aӱ
375
275
8675 Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Corbon Millésime, 2004, Avize
135
8114 Brut, Louis Roederer Cristal, 2006, Reims
425
8553 Brut Nature 1er Cru, Georges Laval Les Hautes Chevres, 2009, Cumieres
475
Cava, Spain
8585 Raventos I Blanc Gran Reserva de la Finca, 2010, Cataluña
59
Prosecco, Italy
8760 Brut, Valdo, NV, Valdobbiadenne
32
Sparkling, California
8755 Brut, Roederer Estate, NV, Anderson Valley
49
8578 Brut Rosé, Roederer Estate, NV, Anderson Valley
49
8507 Brut, Domaine Carneros, 2006, Carneros
125
(1.5 Liter)
I drink champagne when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it
when I'm alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory.
I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and drink it when I am.
Otherwise I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty.
– Madame Lilly Bollinger
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WHITE WINE BY THE GLASS
Light Bodied; crisp and refreshing
Sauvignon Blanc, The Crossings, 2014, Marlborough, NZ
10
Riesling, Leitz , 2014, Rheingau, DE
11
Pinot Grigio, Ca Donini, 2013, Delle Venezie, IT
8
Sauvignon/Manseng, Domaine Chiroulet Terres Blanches, 2014, Gascogne, FR
9
Sauvignon Blanc, Max family Cuvée Reserve, 2014, Sonoma County, CA
10
Medium Bodied; balanced intensity
St. Veran Chardonnay, Les Trois Pecheurs, 2013, Bourgogne, FR
10
Blanc de Noir, Siegrist, 2013, Pfalz, DE
12
Prosecco Brut, Valdo, MV, Valdobiadenne, IT
8.5
Chardonnay, Excelsior, 2013, Robertson, SA
9
Verdejo, Blanco Nieva, 2014, Rueda, ES
11
Full Bodied; powerful and rich
Champagne, Paul Clouet, Bouzy-Reims, FR
17.5
Vouvray Demi-Sec, La Craie, 2011, Loire Valley, FR
12
Bougogne Vezelay, Domaine Cadette La Chatelaine, 2014, Bourgogne, FR
17
22
Pinot Grigio, Marco Felluga Mongris, 2014, Collio, IT
12
Chardonnay, Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard, 2013, Santa Maria Valley, CA
14
Chardonnay, Copain Tous Ensemble, 2013, Anderson Valley, CA
16.5
PINK WINE BY THE GLASS
Chinon, Couly Dutheil, 2014, Loire Valley, FR
15
Rosé de Provence, Hecht & Bannier, 2014, Cotes de Provence, FR
11
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RED WINE BY THE GLASS
Light Bodied; soft, floral, red fruit dominant
Pinot Noir, Block 9 Caiden’s Vineyards, 2013, CA
Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco, 2010, Piedmont, IT
9.5
20
25
Pinot Noir, Patton Valley Vineyard, 2013, Willamette, OR
15
Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Vascos, 2012, Colchagua, CH
8
Medium Bodied; marriage of red and black fruit character
Merlot, Canoe Ridge Horse Heaven Hills Reserve, 2010, Columbia Valley, WA
11
Rioja Reserva, La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi, 2008, ES
13
Malbec, Bodegas S Septima, 2013, Mendoza, ARG
9.5
Super Tuscan, Argiano NC, 2012, Toscana, IT
13
Zinfandel Blend, Marietta Old Vine Lot 62, 2012, CA
12
Full Bodied; black fruit dominant, spicy complexity
Napa Red Blend, Max Family Cuvée Reserve, 2012, Napa, CA
13.5
Bordeaux, Chateau St. André Corbin, 2012, St. Georges – St-Émilion, Bordeaux
15
Cabernet Sauvignon, Milbrandt, 2012, Columbia Valley, WA
10
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stuhlmuller, 2012, Alexander Valley, CA
18
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rombauer, 2012, Napa Valley, CA
25
Syrah, Andrew Murray Tous les Jours, 2013, Santa Ynez, CA
12
Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, Salchetto Nobile, 2011, Toscana, IT
16
Making wine is like having children; you love them all,
but boy, are they different.
–Bunny Finkelstein
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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE
9607 Brut Rosé, Laetitia, 2007, Arroyo Grande
69
8620 Brut, Lanson Black Label, NV, Reims
79
8502 Brut, Duval Leroy, NV, Reims
95
8888 Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Delamotte, NV, Mesnil – Oger
99
8541 Brut, Beau Joie, Special Cuvée by Bertrand Senecourt, NV, Épernay
175
WHITE WINE
9517 Macon, Les Heretiers du Comte Lafon Milly Lamartine, 2013
8567 St. Romain, Domaine Cristophe Buisson, 2011
55
58
89
8803 Nero Bianco, Morgante, 2012, Sicilia
59
8851 Chablis, Domaine Testut, 2012
65
RED WINE
CWA2 Red Blend, Sunset Meadow Vineyards Twisted Red, 2012, Goshen, CT
39
WM9 Grenache, Beckmen Purisima Mountain Vineyard, 2006, Santa Ynez Valley
75
PR9
Pinot Noir, Robert Murray Stasis, 2010, Murmur Vineyard--Sta Maria Valley
75
PR4
Pinot Noir, Mount Eden Vineyards Domaine Eden, 2011, Santa Cruz Mountains
85
EWD3 Taurasi Riserva, Donnachiara, 2007
95
WM9 Pinot Noir, Donelan Family WInery Two Brothers, 2012, North Coast
95
IRB4
99
Zinfandel, Turley Duarté, 2012, Contra Costa County
EWB1 Brunello di Montalcino, Le Potazzine Gorelli, 2010
(94 R. Parker)
139
WM7 Pinot Noir, Radio Coteau Alberigi, 2012, Russian River Valley
139
EWE2 Brunello di Montalcino, Uccelliera, 2008
139
WM9 Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds, Bitouzet Prieur, 1997
185
FLA4
195
Bordeaux, Chateau L’Evangile Blason de L’Evangile, 2000, Pomerol
FRA11 Aubert UV Vineyard, 2012, Sonoma Coast
195
FRA10 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Clos des Papes, 2008
229
WM2 Echezeaux Grand Cru, Vincent Girardin, 2005
275
MR4
Napa Red, Dominus, 2003, Napa Valley
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(95 R. Parker)
315
SAUVIGNON BLANC
California
8524 Max Family Cuvée Reserve, 2014, Sonoma
38
8532 Kenzo Estate Asatsuyu, 2012, Napa Valley
165
8139 Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc, 2012, Napa Valley
45
8629 Selene Hyde Vineyard, 2012, Carneros
59
9510 Cade, 2013, Napa Valley
65
8627 Merry Edwards, 2014, Russian River Valley
99
New Zealand
8774 Greywacke Wild (by Kevin Judd), 2014, Wairau
65
8525 Cloudy Bay, 2014, Marlborough
75
8689 The Crossings, 2014, Marlborough
36
8765 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard, 2014, Martinborough
59
Loire / Bordeaux
8242 Quincy, Domaine Mardon Cuvée Trés Vielles Vignes, 2014
45
8575 Sancerre, Lucien Crochet, Crois du Roy, 2013
75
8272 Clos Marsalette, 2010, Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux
79
7007 Chateau Carbonnieux, 2010, Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux
99
129
Sauvignon Blanc bangs you in the mouth, like an old peasant with his
wooden shoe. The Sauvignon is a whipper-snapper. It’s violent, it’s sharp, it’s
like a ferocious dog you keep on a leash. – Troisgros
If you like Sauvignon Blanc, we might suggest the following wines from regions or varietals
that are perhaps a bit less well known, but of top quality…
8701 Verdejo, Blanco Nieva, 2014, Rueda, ES
42
8547 Priorat Blanc, Buil & Giné Joan Giné, 2012, ES
55
8501 Cotes de Gascogne, Domaine Chiroulet Terres Blanches, 2014
34
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RIESLING
Germany
8573 Leitz, 2014, Rheingau
42
8588 Dr. Loosen Dr. L, 2014, Mosel
45
8592 August Kesseler R Kabinett Pradikatswein, 2009, Rheingau
55
9220 Weingut Dreissegacker Hasensprung, 2012, Rheinhessen
79
Connecticut
8571 Lost Acres Vineyard, NV, North Granby
45
And similar to Riesling…
8705 White Blend, Tooth and Nail The Fragrant Snare, 2012, CA
59
REGIONAL ITALIAN WHITES
8707 Pecorino, Saladini Pilastri, 2013, Offida
35
8850 Bosco-Vermentino, Bisson Marea, 2013, Cinque Terre - Liguria
45
8533 Arneis, Vietti, 2013, Roero - Piedmont
49
7008 Moscato, Alois Lageder Giallo Vogelmaier, 2010, Trentino – Alto Adige
55
9609 Chardonnay / Grechetto, Antinori Cervaro Della Sala, 2012, Umbria
85
PINOT GRIS / GRIGIO
8544 Pinot Grigio, Ca Montini, 2014, Trentino, IT
39
8757 Pinot Gris, Jonathan Edwards, 2014, North Stonington, CT
39
9115 Pinot Grigio, Marco Felluga Mongris, 2014, Collio, IT
46
8596 Pinot Gris, Trimbach Reserve, 2010, Alsace, FR
65
8530 Pinot Grigio, Jermann, 2012, Friuli, IT
75
PINK WINE / BLANC DE NOIR
8548 Rosé de Chinon, Couly Dutheil, 2014, Loire Valley, FR
58
8706 Blanc de Noir (White Pinot Noir), Siegrist, 2013, Pfalz, DE
46
8569 Rosé de Provence, Hecht & Bannier, 2014, Cotes de Provence, FR
42
7009 Rosé de Pinot Noir, Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois, 2013, Loire Valley, FR
39
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FRENCH WHITES
ALSACE
8527 Pinot Blanc, Hugel Les Amours, 2010
39
8619 Pinot Blanc, Trimbach, 2012
38
8529 Gewürztraminer, Trimbach, 2011
45
8596 Pinot Gris, Trimbach Reserve, 2010
65
And similar to Alsace…
8509 Amigne (off dry), Serge Roh Les Ruinettes, 2006, Valais, Switzerland
89
LOIRE
8555 Vouvray Sec, Domaine Huët Le Haut Lieu, 2013
59
7001 Vouvray Demi Sec, La Craie, 2011
46
8528 Savennieres Coulee de Serrant, Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulee de Serrant, 2009
165
8566 Savennieres, Domaine FL Chamboreau, 2008
65
RHONE
8519 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Chat. Beaucastel V. V. Roussanne, 2006 (98 R.P.)
199
7006 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Clos de Papes, 2008
219
145
8574 Viognier, Yves Cuilleron, 2013/14, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes
65
8601 L’Herault Blanc, Mas Jullien, 2011, Coteaux de Languedoc
75
JURA
8501 Arbois, Jacques Puffeney Cuvée Sacha, 2007
59
similar in style to dry fino sherry
8546 Arbois, Chardonnay, Jean Rijckaert, 2010
59
GASCONY
8501 Cotes de Gascogne, Domaine Chiroulet Terres Blanches, 2014
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CHARDONNAY (New World)
California
8488 Aubert Eastside, 2013, Russian River Valley
(98 R. Parker)
8543 Kosta Browne One Sixteen, 2012, Russian River Valley
8537 Radio Coteau Savoy, 2012, Anderson Valley
(93 R. Parker)
(92-95 R. Parker)
9231 Kesner Bacigalupi Vineyard, 2011, Russian River Valley
(93+ R. Parker)
185
135
129
125
7010 Maldonado Los Olivos Vineyard, 2012, Napa Valley
115
8563 Domaine Anderson, 2012, Anderson Valley
99
8591 Donelan Family Winery Nancie, 2013, Sonoma County
95
8564 Robert Murray Vineyards Stasis, 2011, Murmur Vineyard--Santa Maria Valley
79
8801 Jordan, 2012, Russian River Valley
75
8610 Rombauer, 2013, Carneros - Napa
69
8263 Copain Tous Ensemble, 2013, Anderson Valley
62
8521 Talbott Kali-Hart, 2013, Monterey
56
8538 Poseidon Vineyard Estate Grown, 2013, Carneros
55
8565 Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard, 2013, Santa Maria Valley
54
7012 Calera, 2013, Central Coast
49
8766 Lioco, 2014, Sonoma County
46
9121 Benziger, 2012, Carneros
39
7011 St.Francis, 2013, Sonoma County
39
Chile
8554 Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Atalayas Vineyard, 2012, Casablanca
49
Australia
8516 Cloudburst, 2011, Margaret River
179
Italy
9609 Chardonnay / Grechetto, Antinori Cervaro Della Sala, 2012, Umbria
85
Connecticut
8764 Philip Jamison Jones Stonewall, NV, Shelton
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39
CHARDONNAY (Old World)
Burgundy
8307 Chablis Champs Royaux, William Fevre, 2012
49
8132 St. Veran Les Trois Pecheurs, Terres Secretes, 2013
42
8236 Bourgogne Blanc, Jean Michel & Laurent Pillot, 2010
59
9411 Pouilly Fuissé Trois Terroirs , Domaine Michel Cheveau, 2011
65
8535 Bourgogne Vezelay La Chatelaine, Domaine Cadette, 2014
66
7002 Marsannay Les Longeroies, Regis Bouvier, 2009
75
8257 Vougeot Monopole Clos de Prieuré, Domaine de la Vougeraie, 2005
145
8551 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir, Billaud Simon, 2012
149
8586 Puligny Montrachet Les Noyers Brets, Jean Marc Pillot, 2012
155
8536 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Ancegnieres, Pierre Yves Colin Morey, 2013
169
9606 Meursault 1er Cru Santenots, Domaine Bitouzet Prieur, 2010
185
8559 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, François Raveneau, 2011
349
“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
If you like Old World Chardonnay, we might suggest the following wines from regions or
varietals that are perhaps a bit less well known, but of top quality…
7003 Trousseau Gris, Wind Gap Fannuchi Wood Road Vineyard, 2013, Russian River
55
8626 Verdejo, Blanco Nieva Pie Franco, 2009, Rueda, ES
65
8505 Gruner Veltliner, Schloss Gobelsburg Steinsetz, 2012, Kamptal, AU
65
8716 Roussanne / Viognier, Donelan Family Winery Venus, 2013, Sonoma County
95
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ITALY
Veneto
FLA10 Amarone, Michele Castellani Cinque Stella, 2010
165
IRB3 Amarone, Palazzo Maffei, 2012
65
EWC2 Ripasso, Allegrini Palazzo Delle Torre, 2013
45
Sicily
36
EWA2 Nero D’Avola, Rapitala Campo Reale, 2013
Sardinia
EWE4 Carignano, Agricola Punica Montessu “Barrua”, Isola dei Nuraghi, 2011
89
Piemonte
EWA3 Barbera d’Alba, Vietti Tre Vigne, 2013
45
EWA5 Dolcetto, Elio Altare, 2013
55
WM1 Barolo, Fontanafredda Serralunga D’Alba, 2010
(1 Liter)
85
EWE3 Barolo, Silvio Grasso, 2011
GL
89
Barbaresco, Produttori Del Barbaresco, 2011
78
EWD4 Barolo, Renato Corino, 2010
IRB4
Barolo, Pira Luigi Marenca, 2010
FRA9 Barolo Rocche, Vietti, 2007
99
109
(95+ R. Parker)
165
(99 R. Parker)
395
Amico e vino vogliono essere vecchi. (Friends and wine, they want to be old.)
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ITALY
Toscana
EWF2 Rosso Toscano, Antinori Villa Antinori, 2012
49
GL
50
Rosso Toscano, Argiano Non Confunditor, 2012
EWB4 Montecucco, Podere Assolati, 2009
55
GL
62
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Salchetto Nobile, 2011
EWE2 Chianti Classico, Castello di Verazzano, 2011
65
EWD5 Carmignano, Piaggia IL Sasso, 2011
69
EWE2 Chianti Classico Riserva, Fattoria di Felsina Berardenga Rancia Reserva, 2011
95
EWB2 Rosso Toscana, San Giusto A Rentennano Percarlo, 2004 (96 R. Parker)
225
FRB6 Bolgheri Rosso, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia, 2004
(95 R. Parker)
FRB5 Bolgheri Rosso, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto, 2004
(96 R. Parker)
345
945
EWC5 Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo, 2010
1,345
79
EWB3 Brunello di Montalcino, Agostina Pieri, 2010
(95 R. Parker)
EWA1 Brunello di Montalcino, Mocali Vigna Delle Raunate, 2010 (94 R. Parker)
(93+ R. Parker)
EWC1 Brunello di Montalcino, Altesino, 2010
179
(97 R. Parker)
(95 W. Spectator)
EWD2 Brunello di Montalcino, Palazzo, 2010
119
125
EWC4 Brunello di Montalcino, Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta, 2010
EWB5 Brunello di Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrosso, 2010
115
EWA4 Brunello di Montalcino, La Torre, 2009
169
175
145
Chi non beve in compagnia o è un ladro è una spia.
(Who doesn’t drink with company is either a thief or a spy.)
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SPAIN
Navarra
EWD3 Bodegas Ochoa Reserva, 2007
55
Valdeorras
IRB3
Mencia, A. Portella, 2011
59
Ribera del Duero
EWE5 Bodegas Hnos. Perez Pascuas El Pedrosal, 2012
59
Rioja
GL
Rioja Reserva, La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi, 2008
49
EWD4 Rioja Reserva, El Coto Coto de Imaz, 2008
65
EWC3 Rioja Gran Reserva, Carlos Serres, 2005
69
EWD2 Rioja Reserva, Lopez de Heredia Viña Boscoñia, 2004
(93 R. Parker)
EWE4 Rioja Gran Reserva, La Rioja Alta 904, 2004, Haro (96 R. Parker)
Con pan y vino se anda el camino
(With bread and wine you can walk your road).
–Anonymous Traveler
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65
109
RHONE
Rhone – North
ILB2
St. Joseph, Etienne Becheras Le Prieuré d’Arras, 2011
75
ILB7
St. Joseph, Domaine Courbis, 2011
59
Rhone - South
GL
Côtes du Rhone, Domaine du Joncier L’O de Joncier, 2013
46
LAE4
Côtes du Rhone, Chateau Pegau Maclura, 2012
55
ILB4
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Mas de Boislauzon, 2011
99
WM1 Chateauneuf-du- Pape, Mas de Boislauzon, 2008
115
WM3 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Alain Jaume Domaine Grand Veneur, 2010
109
WM1 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Pierre Usseglio, 2006
119
WM6 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Clos St. Jean Vielles Vignes, 2012
(94 R. Parker)
145
129
WM4 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Alain Jaume Dom. Grand Veneur Origines, 2010 (95 WS) 139
WM4 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Janasse Vielles Vignes, 2008
149
FRA8
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude Barberini, 2000
165
FLB7
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Paul Coulon & Fils Domaine de Beaurenard, 2010 (96 WS)185
FLB8
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau de Beaucastel, 2005
(95 R. Parker)
265
FRB10 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau La Nerthe Cuvée Cadettes, 2010 (96 R. Parker) 275
FRB9
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Clos des Papes, 2009
(95 R. Parker)
FLB10 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Janasse Chaupin, 2010
279
(98 R. Parker) 325
ZINFANDEL
California
GL
Marietta Old Vine Red Lot 62, NV, California
46
MR13 Terraces, 2012, Napa Valley
59
MR11 Mazzocco, 2011, Sonoma County
65
MR14 Venge Scout’s Honor, 2013, Napa Valley
75
CWC1 Prisoner Wine Co. The Prisoner, 2012, Napa Valley
85
MR14 Ridge Geyserville, 2012, Sonoma County
89
CWB3 Brown Estate Chaos Theory, 2013, Napa Valley
95
IRB4
85
Turley Old Vines, 2012, California
MR15 Robert Biale Black Chicken, 2013, Napa Valley
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PINOT NOIR
Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
FLB5
Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru, Comte Georges de Vogüe, 2005
675
EWF5 Mazy Chambertin Grand Cru, Armand Rousseau, 2010
425
FRA7
375
Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Harmand Geoffroy, 2010
EWF5 Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru Clos de Ruchottes, Armand Rousseau, 2010
625
EWF4 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Armand Rousseau, 2011
525
FLA3
Gevrey Chambertin La Justice, Domaine Antonin Guyon, 2010
149
IRB5
Gevrey Chambertin, Domaine Harmand Geoffroy, 2012
129
WM4 Morey St. Denis, Lou Dumont, 2010
119
FLA4
Côte de Nuits Villages, Bertrand Ambroise, 2010
99
ILB3
Cote de Nuits Villages Les Perrieres, Desertaux Ferrand, 2009
75
the odour of Burgundy, and the smell of French sauces, and the sight of clean
napkins and long loaves, knocked as a very welcome visitor at the door of our
inner man. – Jerome K. Jerome
Burgundy – Côte de Beaune
WM5 Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets, Bitouzet Prieur, 2008
WM3 Volnay 1er Cru Clos de Chenes, Bitouzet Prieur, 2005
179
175
225
FLB4
Meursault rouge Clos de Mazeray monopole, Domaine Jacques Prieur, 2009
195
IRB5
Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau, Jean Marc Morey, 2012
135
IRB5
Chassagne Montrachet rouge 1er Cru Les Macherelles, Jean Marc Pillot, 2012
115
WM1 Beaune 1er Cru Cent Vignes, Albert Morot, 2011
109
GL
Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains, Lou Dumont, 2012
62
WM5
Bourgogne, Vincent Girardin, 2012
55
New Zealand
PR7
Mt. Difficulty Roaring Meg, 2013, Central Otago
65
If you like Old World Pinot Noir, we might suggest the following wines from regions or
varietals that are perhaps a bit less well known, but of top quality…
Jura
EWC4 Arbois Rouge, Jacques Puffeney Poulsard M, 2012
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PINOT NOIR
Oregon
GL
Patton Valley Vineyard, 2013, Willamette Valley
58
PR6
A to Z Wineworks, 2012
39
WM7
Z’ivo, 2009, Eola - Amity Hills
69
PR2
Bergström Cumberland Reserve, 2013, Willamette Valley
79
PR8
Mouton Noir Oregogne, 2012, Willamette Valley
89
PR1
Cristom Louise Vineyard, 2012, Eola-Amity Hills
125
California
GL
Block 9 Caiden’s Vineyards, 2013, California
36
PR11
Belle Glos Meiomi, 2012, Monterey / Santa Barbara / Sonoma Counties
45
PR3
Navarro Vineyards Methode A L’Ancienne, 2010, Anderson Valley – Mendocino 69
WM8
Wind Gap, 2012, Sonoma Coast
79
WM7
Maldonado Los Olivos Vineyard, 2012, Jameson Canyon-Napa Valley
95
PR5
Brewer Clifton, 2011, Santa Rita Hills
99
CS3
Copain Monument Tree, 2010, Anderson Valley
109
CWF1
Radio Coteau La Neblina, 2012, Sonoma Coast
115
PR10
Melville Block M, 2013, Sta. Rita Hills
119
IRB2
Loring Wine Co. Durell Vineyard, 2011, Sonoma Coast
129
155
IRB2
Loring Wine Co. Cargasacchi Vineyard, 2011, Sonoma Coast
125
149
CWF2
Kistler, 2013, Russian River Valley
145
CS1
Foxen BLOCK 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard, 2012, Santa Maria Valley
165
CS4
Martinelli Water Trough Vineyard, 2013, Green Valley – Russian River
175
FRA9
Sea Smoke Ten, 2013, Sta. Rita Hills
179
FRA6
Sea Smoke Southing, 2013, Sta. Rita Hills
225
CWF4
Kosta Browne, 2013, Russian River Valley
195
CWF3
Kosta Browne, 2012/2013, Sonoma County
215
FRA3
Kosta Browne Giusti Ranch, 2012, Russian River Valley
275
FLB2
Williams-Selyem Weir Vineyard, 2011, Mendocino
245
FRA2
Aubert Reuling Vineyard, 2007, Sonoma Coast (98 Robert Parker)
325
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SYRAH, SHIRAZ, RHONE RANGERS
Australia
WM9
Shiraz, Two Hands Ares, 2005, Barossa Valley
(98 W. Spectator)
FRA4
Shiraz, Mollydooker The Velvet Glove, 2009, McLaren Vale
285
(97 R. Parker)
MW3B Shiraz, Mollydooker The Boxer, 2014, South Australia
355
375
65
South Africa
MW1B Shiraz, DeTrafford Blueprint, 2007, Stellenbosch
85
California
FLB1
Syrah, Colgin IX Estate, 2006, Napa Valley
475
MW2B Syrah, Shafer Relentless, 2003, Stags Leap District – Napa Valley (93 R. Parker) 195
MW3F Syrah, Donelan Family Winery Obsidian Vineyard, 2013, Knights Valley (97 RP) 225
FRB11 Syrah, Donelan Family Winery Walker Vine Hill, 2012, Russian River Valley
145
FLB11
Syrah, Donelan Family Winery Cuvee Christine, 2012, Sonoma County
115
FRB8
Grenache, Robert Murray Vineyards Amor Fati “G”, 2011, Murmur Vyd-S. Maria 115
MW3F Syrah, Robert Murray Vineyards Amor Fati “S”, 2012, Murmur Vyd—Sta. Maria 89
MW1A Syrah, Wind Gap Nelleson Vineyard, 2012, Sonoma Coast
85
MR14
Rhone Zinfandel Blend, Venge Scout’s Honor, 2013, Napa Valley
75
8329
Syrah, Rosenblum Rominger Vineyard, 2006, Yolo County
65
8237
Petite Sirah, Stags Leap Winery, 2012, Napa Valley
95
MR12 Petite Sirah, Robert Biale Royal Punishers, Rutherford – Napa Valley
89
MW2E Carignan, Lioco Indica, 2012, Mendocino
59
GL
46
Syrah, Andrew Murray Tous Les Jours, 2013, Santa Ynez Valley
MW3A Syrah, Morgan, 2012, Monterey
52
FLA11 Syrah, Pax Griffins Lair, 2005, Sonoma Coast - Sonoma (94 R. Parker)
249
FLA11 Syrah, Pax Castelli Knight Ranch, 2005, Russian River Valley
239
MW1F Syrah, Pax Cuvée Christine, 2005, Sonoma County
(95 R. Parker)
(95 R. Parker)
159
Washington
MW3C Syrah - Cabernet, K Vintners The Creator, 2012, Walla Walla Valley
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115
MERLOT / BORDEAUX
And similarly styled wines
Washington State
GL
Canoe Ridge Horse Heaven Hills Reserve, 2010, Columbia Valley
42
MW2D Woodward Canyon Nelms Road, 2012, Columbia Valley
49
MW3E Woodward Canyon, 2011, Columbia Valley
89
MW3D Spring Valley Uriah, 2012, Walla Walla
99
California
CS2
Flora Springs, 2013, Napa Valley
49
MW1C Robert Keenan Winery, 2011, Spring Mountain - Napa
69
MW3D Trefethen, 2012, Napa Valley
75
MW1E Donati Family Vineyards The Immigrant, 2011, Paicines
79
WM9 Hourglass Blueline Vineyard, 2010, Napa Valley
139
MW3D Blankiet Paradise Hills Vineyard, 2004, Napa Valley
269
449
Bordeaux – Right Bank / Merlot and Cabernet Franc Driven Wines
FRB4 Chateau Pavie, 2004, Saint-Émilion
GL
(95+ R. Parker)
Chateau Saint André Corbin, 2012, Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
EWD1 Chateau D’Aiguilhe, 2010, Cotes de Castillon
475
58
99
Italy
FRB5 Bolgheri Rosso, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto, 2004, Toscana
(96 R. Parker) 945
New York
MR7
Wölffer Estate Cabernet Franc, 2010, Sagaponack - Long Island
49
New Zealand
MR6
Craggy Range “Sofia” Gimblett Gravels, 2005, Hawkes Bay
115
Chile
MR11 Montes Purple Angel, 2012, Colchagua Valley
Carmeñere
[20]
99
CABERNET SAUVIGNON / BORDEAUX
and similarly-styled wines
Argentina / Chile
GL
Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Vascos, 2012, Colchagua
35
MW2A Malbec, Bodegas Huarpe Lancatay, 2013, Mendoza
36
GL
Malbec, Bodegas S Septima, 2013, Mendoza
36
IRB5
Malbec Blend, Clos de los Siete, 2011, Mendoza
45
MW1F Malbec, Susana Balbo, 2012, Mendoza
54
WM9 Malbec Blend, Pulenta Estate Gran Corté VII, 2011, Lujan De Cuyo
69
MW1D Malbec, Bramare Viña Cobos, 2011, Lujan De Cuyo
79
South Africa
CWB4 De Trafford, 2008, Stellenbosch
85
Israel
CWD1 Tzora Vineyards Judean Hills, 2008, Judea (Best Kosher I’ve ever tasted- JG)
69
Washington State
GL
Milbrandt, 2012, Columbia Valley
38
IRB3
Pomum, Tempranillo, 2011, Ribera del Yakima
62
CWD2 Hedges Red Mountain Estate, 2011, Red Mountain
65
CWE1 L’Ecole 41, 2011, Columbia Valley
75
CWE4 Mullan Road Cellars (by Cakebread) Red Wine Blend, 2012, Columbia Valley
95
Bordeaux
GL
Chateau Saint André Corbin, 2012, Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
58
EWD1 Chateau D’Aiguilhe, 2010, Cotes de Castillon
99
FRB4 Chateau Pavie, 2004, Saint-Émilion
475
(95+ R. Parker)
FLB4 Chateau Haut Bailly, 2008, Pessac Leognan
FLB6 Chateau Pontet Canet, 2008, Pauillac
(96 R. Parker)
(96 R. Parker)
FLA7 Chateau Leoville Las Cases, 2000, St. Julien
FLB3 Chateau Leoville Barton, 2005, St. Julien
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(100 W. Spectator)
(96 R. Parker)
225
249
995
425
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
and similarly-styled wines
California
CWA3 Robin K, 2012, Sonoma County
39
CWD3 Joseph Carr, 2012, Napa Valley
49
CWB2 Donati Family Winery, 2012, Paicines – Central Coast
49
GL
52
Max Family Cuvée Reserve, 2012, Napa Valley
CWC4 Buehler, 2012, Napa Valley
55
CWB1 St. Supery, 2012, Napa Valley
59
GL
Stuhlmuller, 2012, Alexander Valley
69
JI3
Freemark Abbey, 2011, Napa Valley
75
CWB3 Brown Estate Chaos Theory, 2013, Napa Valley
95
GL
98
Rombauer, 2012, Napa Valley
CWE2 Hall, 2012, Napa Valley
99
JI5
99
Galerie Latro, 2012, Knights Valley
CWA1 Chateau Montelena, 2012, Napa Valley
99
CWE3 Heitz, 2010, Napa Valley
109
JI4
115
Cenyth, 2010, Sonoma County
CWC2 Ramey, 2012, Napa Valley
119
MR9
Venge Silencieux, 2013, Napa Valley
125
MR2
Longboard Rochioli Vineyard, 2007, Russian River Valley
129
165
CWC3 Cade, 2010/12, Napa Valley
139
CWD4 Cade Howell Mountain, 2011, Napa Valley
149
FRB6
159
Etude, 2012, Napa Valley
CWA4 Spottswoode Lyndenhurst, 2012, Napa Valley
185
MR3
215
Plumpjack McWilliam’s Oakville Vineyard, 2012, Napa Valley
EMR7 Cakebread Winery Benchland Select, 2012, Napa Valley
249
EMR6 Cakebread Winery Dancing Bear Ranch, 2012, Napa Valley
295
MRA4 Hall Kathryn Hall, 2011, Napa Valley
265
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON / BORDEAUX
and similarly-styled wines
California
FLA9
Kenzo Estate Rindo, 2010, Napa Valley
265
MR1
Quintessa, 2005, Rutherford—Napa Valley
299
FLA5
Spottswoode, 2003, Napa Valley
(97 R. Parker)
295
MR10 Spottswoode, 2012, Napa Valley
(97 R. Parker)
359
MR8
Dominus, 2008, Napa Valley
(99 R. Parker)
385
MR8
Dominus, 2009, Napa Valley
(97 R. Parker)
375
MR8
Dominus, 2010, Napa Valley
(100 R. Parker)
395
FRB5
Continuum, 2009, Napa Valley
FRB3
Continuum, 2010, Napa Valley
FRB7
Blankiet Paradise Hills Vineyard,2005, Napa Valley
315
(97 R. Parker)
349
(96 R. Parker)
419
FLB10 Peter Michael Les Pavots, 2004, Knights Valley - Sonoma
375
MR5
Peter Michael Les Pavots, 2003, Knights Valley - Sonoma (95 R. Parker)
355
FLA8
Joseph Phelps Insignia, 2004, Napa Valley
475
EMR5 Bond Winery Pluribus, 2005, Napa Valley
(96 R. Parker)
495
IWD
Bond Winery St. Eden, 2007, Napa Valley
(99 R. Parker)
675
MR1
Bond Winery Vecina, 2007, Napa Valley
(100 R. Parker)
725
EMR4 Bond Winery Melbury, 2004, Napa Valley
(96 R. Parker)
645
IWD
Bond Winery Melbury, 2007, Napa Valley
(97 R. Parker)
695
MR6
Bond Winery Melbury, 2008, Napa Valley
IRB5
Shafer Hillside Select, 1999, Stags Leap District – Napa Valley
595
(93 R. Parker)
425
MR14 Shafer Hillside Select, 2002, Stags Leap District – Napa Valley
(100 R. Parker) 745
MR15 Shafer Hillside Select, 2003, Stags Leap District – Napa Valley
(100 R. Parker) 645
MR16 Shafer Hillside Select, 2004, Stags Leap District – Napa Valley
(99 R. Parker)
495
IRB5
Shafer Hillside Select, 2005, Stags Leap District – Napa Valley
(99 R. Parker)
495
MR1
Shafer Hillside Select, 2006, Stags Leap District – Napa Valley
(92 R. Parker)
425
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON / BORDEAUX
and similarly-styled wines
California
FLB9
Opus One, 2011, Napa Valley
MR2
Plumpjack Reserve, 2009, Oakville - Napa Valley
MR1
Kenzo Estate Ai, 2010, Napa Valley
FLA2
Araujo Eisele Vineyard, 2009, Napa valley
FRA2
Harlan Estate, 2006, Napa Valley
(96 R. Parker)
1,149
MR16 Harlan Estate, 2005, Napa Valley
(98 R. Parker)
1,195
MR16 Harlan Estate, 2004, Napa Valley
(98 R. Parker)
1,395
FRA4
485
(97 R. Parker)
495
575
(97 R. Parker)
Colgin IX Estate Red Wine, 2006, Napa Valley
745
(100 R. Parker)
1,395
END OF BIN CLOSE OUT CABERNETS
MR2
Mount Eden Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Estate, 2009, Santa Cruz Mtns
155
MR3
Caymus, 2013, Napa Valley (1 Liter)
165
MR4
Silver Oak, 2010, Napa Valley
215
LARGE FORMAT
8510 Champagne Brut Premier Cru, Marc Hebrart Special Club, 2008, Marne
1.5 L 395
(93 R. Parker)
8507 Brut Sparkling Wine, Domaine Carneros, 2006, Carneros
1.5 L 125
MRT Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, 2009, CA
1.5 L 265
MRT Cabernet Sauvignon, Honig, 2012, Napa Valley, CA
1.5 L 195
MRT Bordeaux Blend, Anderson’s Conn Valley Right Bank, 2010, Napa, CA
1.5 L 259
(94 R. Parker)
MRT Cabernet Sauvignon, Heitz Cellars Trailside Vyd, 2009, Napa Valley, CA
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1.5 L 359
SWEET & FORTIFIED WINES
Spain - Sherry
Palo Cortado, Emilio Lustau, Peninsula, Jerez
glass
99
9
48
7
99
10
10
bottle
glass
500 ml bottle
glass
½ bottle
glass
½ bottle
96
8
75
12
149
25
149
bottle
glass
180
16
Italy
Recioto della Valpolicella, Tommaso Bussola, 2009, Veneto
glass
16
Switzerland
Amigne, Serge Roh Les Ruinettes, 2006, Valais
glass
11
bottle
glass
185
bottle
glass
99
17
½ bottle
glass
bottle
glass
150
25
59
8
bottle
glass
195
35
Moscatel Sherry, Emilio Lustau Emilin, Jerez
Pedro Ximenez, Bodegas Toro Albala Don P.X., 1985, Montilla Moriles
Oloroso, Emilio Hidalgo Oloroso Seco, Jerez
France
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Paul Jaboulet, 2011, Rhone Valley
Vin Doux (Rousanne / Viognier), Yves Cuilleron, 2013, Rhone Valley
Barsac, Chateau Doisy Daene, 2010, Bordeaux
Sauternes, Chateau Rieussec, 2010, Bordeaux
Quarts de Chaume (Chenin Blanc), Domaine des Baumard, 2006, Loire
Hungary
Tokaj 5 puttonyos, Diszñoko, 2006, Tokaji
Austria
Cuvée Beerenauslese, Alois Kracher, 2009, Burgenland
United States
Sauvignon/ Semillon, Dolce, 2007, Napa Valley
Zinfandel Port, Terra D’oro Winery, Amador County
Canada
Cabernet Franc Ice Wine, Inniskillin, 2008, Niagara Peninsula
[25]
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
22
Portugal - Madeira
Malmsey, Rare Wine Company New York, NV, Madeira
Bual, Rare Wine Company Boston, NV, Madeira
Verdelho, Rare Wine Company Savannah, NV, Madeira
Sercial, Rare Wine Company Charleston, NV, Madeira
Rainwater, Rare Wine Company Baltimore, NV, Madeira
Vintage Verdelho, D’Oliveiras Reserva, 1932, Madeira
Portugal - Port
Tawny Port 10-Year old, Warre’s Otima, Douro
Tawny Port 20-Year old, Taylor Fladgate, Douro
Tawny Port, Quinta do Noval Colheita, 1997, Douro
Tawny Port, Taylor Fladgate Very Old Single Harvest, 1964, Douro
Ruby Port, Warre’s Warrior, Douro
Ruby Port, Fonseca Bin 27, Douro
Late Bottle Vintage Port, Ramos Pinto, 2008, Douro
Late Bottle Vintage Port, Graham’s, 2008, Douro
Vintage Port, Taylor-Fladgate, 2000, Douro
Vintage Port, Warre’s, 1994, Douro
Vintage Port, Smith Woodhouse, 1994, Douro
Vintage Port, Dow’s, 1994, Douro
[26]
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
glass
99
9
99
9
99
9
99
9
99
9
85
½ bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
glass
60
10
120
13
279
29
55
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
½ bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
bottle
glass
72
8
72
8
99
11
63
7
120
20
345
35
195
18
300
25