HAUNTING ON SHANNON RIDGE
Flight: $14
Shannon Ridge “Ranch Collection” Sauvignon Blanc
2009 Lake County, CA
The grapes were picked from several different blocks to help create an elegant multi-layered wine with great complexity.
Shannon Ridge “Ranch Collection” Chardonnay
2010 Lake County, CA
The wine is barrel fermented in American oak and a portion was put through malo-lactic fermentation to help create a creamy buttery richness and soft vanilla flavors.
Shannon Ridge “Ranch Collection” Wrangler Red
2008 Lake County, CA
This wine was aged with French and American oak. On the nose one gets black pepper, bramble and dark berries, yielding a classic zin profile modulated by the syrah and petite syrah.
ARGENTINE ZOMBIE TANGO
Flight: $17
Susana Balbo “Crios” Torrontes
2009 Mendoza, Argentina
According to Robert Parker, “the 2009 Torrontes remains one of Argentina’s benchmarks for the variety.” This wine is no exception.
Susana Balbo “Crios” Rosé
2011 Mendoza, Argentina
Has a surprising amount of glycerin and body for a rosé wine, and beautiful aromas of ripe wild strawberries.
Finca Algarve Cinco Sentidos “Gran Reserva”
2005 Mendoza, Argentina
Roasted almonds reveal it’s 18 months aging in new French Oak barrels. Breathes a ripe berry scent of currents, raspberries and spicy vanilla.
MERLIN’S MAGICAL MERLOT
Flight: $14
Azienda Agricola Ca’ Lustra Merlot
2005 Veneto, Italia
A bang for your buck Merlot from the Padua region of the Veneto.
Domaine Jourdan Mas De Felines Merlot
2007 Vin de Pays D’Oc, France
An outstanding value Merlot with classic fruit and structure from the same terroir as Jourdan’s whites.
Norman Vineyards Merlot
2004 Paso Robles, CA
A big Bordeaux-style ready to drink now Merlot awaiting steak, veal or pork chops right off the grill. Grab this vintage wine while it lasts, as there is no more to go around!
ON A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT…
Flight: $25
Ca’ De’ Santi “Gattinara”
2004 Piemonte, Italia
Nice aromas of violet and rose with hints of spice, liquorice and vanilla. Aged for 3 years in oak barrels & 1 year of bottle aging.
Ca’ De’ Santi “Ghemme”
2004 Piemonte, Italia
This Ghemme wine is a blend of 90%Nebbiolo, 5% Bonarda & 5% Vespolina. Dry, fruity and pleasantly bitter. Aromoas are ethereal, fine, pleasant and persistent.
Nada Fiorenzo “Langhe” Nebbiolo
2008 Piemonte, Italia
Deeply flavored with the classic notes of road tar and dried rose petals on top of lush black fruit, coffee, anise and earth notes.
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