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Award-Winning Wine List

Our Wine List represents wines from the major grape varietals in the order of light and fruity to full bodied and complex.

                                — WHITE WINES —


1. Gruner Veltliner, 1999, Austria ...........................................$16.75 Schlossweingut Mailberg, Lenz Mozer, Austria
Fresh with light fruit and a touch of spice.

2. Riesling Off Dry, 2002, Mosel-Saar Ruwer, Germany .........$16.75
"Blue Slate" by Dr. Loosen
Light, fruity well balanced acidity.

3. Gewürtztraminer, 2001, Anderson Valley, Mendocino .......$19.75
Navarro Vineyards, Philo, California
Aromatic dry alsation style, subtle spice.

4. Sauvignon/Semillon, 2001, Graves, A.G.C. ........................$19.75
Baron Phillippe de Rothchild, Bordeaux                                                  Blend of 35% Semillon, 65% Sauvignon blanc; Soft citrus with pear & fig flavors


5. Chenin Blanc-Vouvray A.C., 2002, Loire, France ...............$17.75
Chateau De Montfort, Vouvray
Crisp chenin blanc with intense fruit, drinks well with our curried dishes.

6. Marsanne, 2000, Goulburn Valley, Australia ......................$18.75
Chateau Tabilk, Central Victoria
A rare and unique Rhone varietal. Unwooded with intense lemon, honey, and peach aromas.

7. Fume Blanc, 2001, Russian River ......................................$19.00
Adler Fels Winery, Sonoma Valley
Intense varietal character with herb and fruit flavours.

8. Chardonnay, 2001, California ............................Half Bottle $12.40
Fetzer, Sundial Ranch
Pleasant, well balanced.

9. Chardonnay, 2001, Santa Barbara County ........................$28.00
Villa Mt. Eden, Grand Reserve, Santa Maria Valley
Subtle, smokey aromas

10. Chardonnay, 2001, Napa Valley ......................................$55.00
Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford, California
Traditional rich and buttery, produced by two generations of the Oakland Cakebread Family.

                                — ROSÉ WINES —



15. Rose, 2001, Portugal  .......................................................$14.75
Mateus Villa Nova De Gaia
Lively, aromatic, fruity, remember this old time favorite
from the 60's? This is what we drank, happily, before 
California invented "White Zin".


16. Dry Rose, 2002, Rioja Spain .............................................$15.00
Marques de Caceres                                                                            Full fruit with floral aromas; drinks well with our paella and curry dishes.

17. Rose of Pinot Noir, 2001, Nahe Germany  ........................$17.00

"Spatburgunder Weissherbst"                                                               Schlossgut Diel, Burg Layen                                                                 Light in color, delicate, well balanced fruit.                                            
                                                                                                          18. Dry Rose, 1998, Cotes-du-Rhone AC ................................$17.00
E. Guigal, Chateau D'Ampuis, Rhone, France                                        Drinks well with our "vegetable doodaa's"

19. Dry Tavel Rose, 2002, France  .........................................$19.00
Domaine Amido, Tavel
Dark and full bodied

                                 — RED WINES —


20. Gamay -Beaujolais AC, 2002, France ..............................$17.00
Louis Jadot, Beaune France
Soft lush, with berry flavors.--- Try IT chilled!

21. Pinot Noir, 2002, New Zealand ........................................$22.75
Brancott, Marlbourough Vineyards
Elegant and smooth with ripe cherry and plum flavors.

22. Grenache-Cotes Du-Rhone, 2000, France ........................$18.00
E. Guigal, Chateau D'Ampuis, Rhone, France
Light tanin, earthy blend of Grenach and Syrah.

23. Malbec, 2002, Colchagua Valley, Chile ...........................$17.00
Montes Winery, Curico, Chile
Full flavored with soft tannins-long used as part of premium French red wine blends.

24. Sangiovese, 2001, Alexander Valley ...............................$21.00
Foppiano Vineyards, Healdsburg, Sonoma
Richly textured with strawberry and black cherry flavours-ripe tannis and a touch of oak.

25. Syrah, 2000, California ....................................................$19.00
Cline Cellars, Sonoma                                                                          Fragrant aroma, rich, soft fruit with subtle oak.

26. Zinfandel, 2001, Paso Robles ...........................................$18.00
Peachy Canyon, Paso Robles
Goes by the apt name of "Incredible Red" Bin 113.

27. Cabernet Franc, 1999, Santa Barbara County .................$35.00
Foxen, Santa Maria, California
The quiet ingredient of many merlot and cabernet sauvignon blends. Presented on it's own. Eminently drinkable, with subtle fruit and tanin.

28. Merlot, AC, 2000, Bordeaux, France ................................$19.00
Christan Moueix, Libourne, France
An elegant blend with an earthy fragrance by one of the master vintners of the merlot variety.

29. Merlot, 2002, Maipo Valley, Chile ....................................$22.75
Casa Rivas
Rich fruit, creamy oak, supple tannins, silky finish

30. Cabernet Sauvignon, 1995, Carmel Valley ......Half Bottle $15.75
Durney Vineyards, Carmel Valley
Dry with distinct Cabernet varietal flavors, pepper finish.                         
31. Claret, 2000, Napa Valley ................................................$35.00

Newton Winery, Napa Valley
Smooth with concentrated fruit flavors, 94% Cabernet Sauvignon-finished with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec
                                                                                                         
32. Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002, Napa Valley .........................$32.00
BV Beaulieu Vineyards, Rutherford                                                    Rich, Complex with velvety black currant and chocolate flavor.               

33. Cabernet Sauvignon, 1998, Margaux, France .................$40.00 Chateau La Bory de Tayac, A.C., Margaux                                      Rich Blend of 60% Cabernet, 35% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc

                            — SPARKLING WINES —


40. Prosecco di Valdobbiadene ...................................bottle $20.75
Valdo

41. Cava ........................................................................Split $7.75
Freixenet, Carta Nevada, Spain, N.V.

42. Methode Champenoise - Brut or Rose...................Bottle $29.00
Bouvet, Samur, France, N.V.

43. Champagne .....................................................Half Bottle $29.00
Moët Chandon, Whitestar, France, N.V. - Extra dry

8.25% Sales tax will be added to all food and beverage items served.
Corkage $7.00 per bottle.

Your Host

Bodo Eichler
Chef – Owner