MY CONCEPT IS SIMPLE:  ALL OF MY WINES ARE TO COMPLEMENT MY HUSBANDS FOOD!   ALL WINES BY

THE GLASS & A HEALTHY POUR (4 GLASSES PER BTL.)  BY THE GLASS OR BY THE BOTTLE….

ALL PRICED THE SAME…WHAT CAN I SAY?…..I LIKE WINE.  

 

 CHEERS, MELODY                                                                         

ZONIN, PROSECCO, ITALY   individual bottles                                              9

Sparkling…with bouquet of white peach & orange blossoms. Delicious peach & almond flavors.

 

ZONIN, ROSE BRUT, ITALY,individual bottles                                             10

A lightly-colored sparkling rose with a fine, seductively delicate perlage, evoking memories of rose &  Renetta apples. On the palate it is crisp sunshine with a hint of lemon.

 

FOX RUN VINEYARDS, DRY RIESLING, FINGER LAKES,

2017                                                                                                                  8 / 32

Peaches, mangoes, raspberries and white flowers all present themselves on the nose with more peach and tangerine on the palate.

 

RIFF, PINOT GRIGIO, ITALY, 2017                                                         8 / 32

Taste tart apple, soft citrus, bright acidity mixed with peanut shell undertones in a subtle mix of flavors that is beautiful dry and crisp.

 

HARMONY, MUSCADET, FRANCE, 2016                                                 9 / 36

Ripe pear, full citrus, juicy with strong minerality combine in a way that is gorgeous, pure and elegant that finishes with a full aromatic bouquet of a finish that continues with length.

 

PAUL D., MULLER THURGAU, AUSTRIA, 2015                                                                                               9 / 36

Like Sauvignon Blanc with apricot replacing the grapefruit.  The wine smells fresh & ripe with notes of white peach, apricot & crushed herb.  It is creamy in texture  & loaded with juicy apricot fruit, more grassy herb & a hint of lychee.

 

DYCKERHOFF, RUEILLY PETIT GRIS ROSE, LOIRE, 2017                      10 / 40

A beguiling wine with rich texture & notes of wild strawberry, peach & mineral.  A beguiling, racy, cool-climate style that is sure to please & can be a great alternative to Sancerre.

 

CHARTRON LA FLEUR, WHITE BORDEAUX, FRANCE, 2016                                                                             10 / 40

A very pure Sauvignon Blanc (100%). The wine is very delicate, dry & fresh.  Pale straw colored. Floral & fruity aromas.  On the palate there is a direct, lively crispness with a fresh, savory finish.   

 

VITE COLTE, AURELIANA, GAVI, ITALY, 2016                                    10 / 40

Delicately scented, this lively wine has aromas of delicate white tea flower. The bright palate offers green apple and lemon alongside tangy acidity.  Truly a clean, elegant wine.

 

FOURNIER, SAUVIGNON BLANC, FRANCE, 2016                              10 / 40

Produced just north of Sancerre, this wine is fresh with piercing lemon & a light herbal essence.   Sunshine with citrus & crisp acidity.  A real food wine.

 

BLISS VINEYARD, BRUTOCAO, CHARDONNAY, MENDOCINO, 2016            10 / 40

90 points, Wine Enthusiast.  An attractive, spicy oak aroma leads to butter & vanilla flavors with a creamy texture. The wine feels full bodied, tastes toasty and rich without overdoing it, and has a lingering finish.

 

JERMANN, PINOT GRIGIO, ITALY, 2016                                                                                                                   11 / 44

Not your mother’s pinot grigio. intense straw-yellow colour with a light nuance of antique rose. It is intense, full & fruity, with excellent persistence. Its taste is dry, velvety, & well…..just lovely.

 

FOURNIER, SANCERRE, FRANCE, 2016                                                     13/ 52

Bright and clear to the eye, pale gold in colour with flecks of green. Powerful nose with floral and fruity aromas.  Intense, piercing tartness that is always wonderful in a Sancerre with a long & delicious finish. 

 

STEININGER, GRUNER VELTLINER KAMPTAL, AUS., 2016                                                                               13 /52

Totally zesty swirls of ripe citrus sweep up green pear and melon notes as they rise from the glass and flow across the palate. This Grunner has verve and liveliness.

 

 REDS:

 LES APHILLANTHES, VAUCLUSE, FRANCE 2016             8 / 32

Clear, cherry-inspired with a  sunny, open bouquet, heat off the stones, an intense center.  Fine raspberry fruit. The palate is well-packed – the flavour, with the heat of stones in it….. glows.

 

ALTO CEDRO, MALBEC, ARGENTINA, 2015                                     9 / 36

A dark and dramatic Malbec.  Some chocolate as well as a ton of mulberry & plum fruit as well as some Asian Spice. 90 points Wine Spectator.

  

DOMAINE COSTE CHAUDE, MADRIGAL, COTE DU RHONE, FRANCE, 2016                                                 9 / 36

Intense black cherry colour.   Immediatly you notice an abundance of ripe fruits & spices, such as cinnamon &star anise. On the palate the wine appears soft & creamy with a long delicious finish.

 

GRADY FAMILY VINEYARD, ZINFINDEL, LODI, 2015                                                                                           10 / 40

A wide range of jammy flavors.  It is a full bodied, well balanced wine with flavors ranging from raspberry to Blackberry with hints of spice and pepper on the finish.

 

STEINDORFER, APETLON ROUGE, AUSTRIA, 2015                    10 / 40

The nose brims with fruit.  Overripe red cherry that sets the tone for the taste.  Juicy but with a cherry fruit  crunch and grip…a touch of white pepper spice & freshness that is alive and vivid. 

 

AMANCAYA, RESERVE RED BLEND, ARGENTINA, 2015                                                                                     10 / 40

Combining the talents of Domaines Barons de Rothschild & Nicolas Cantena this wine blends Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec in the most refined way.  Velvety raspberry, white pepper & a slight tabacco finish create a racy edge. 

 

AKANE, PINOT NOIR, SONOMA, 2016                               11 / 44

Bright cranberry in color, the nose is fragrant with red cherries, beech wood & bramble fruit. The palate is bright & fresh with flavors of cola, sandalwood  & dried plums.

                                               

ULTRAVIOLET, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, 2016            11 / 44

Ripe notes of blueberry compote, plums, fresh violet petals & currant.  Hints of blackberry bramble, black pepper & Bordeaux-like earthiness, with bright acidity & velvety, persistent tannin.

 

SORANGELA, BARBERA D’ASTI, ITALY, 2013                                                                                                         12 / 48

Ripe black plum, toasted oak & delicate spice lead the way in this wine. The firm palate offers a delicate blend of Blackberry jam, vanilla & licorice. A wine of superb structure & density.                                                                                

 

ONTONON, RIOJA RESERVA SPAIN, 2005                                                                                                             12 /48

Purple/black in color with a fragrant nose of pain grille, scorched earth, lavender, incense, & blackberry. Dense & concentrated on the palate, it has layers of fruit, succulent flavors, a lengthy finish & a dusting of modernity.

 

MONTE ZOVO, VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO, ITALY, 2014                                                                                       12 / 48

Ripasso is all the rage these days. This one is full of cherry, herbs & cranberry integrated with spicy pepper. Rich & lush it is made from classic Veronese grapes, “ripassato” over Amarone pomace to lend body & concentration.

 

DOMAINE ST. DAMIEN, GIGONDAS, FRANCE, 2015                                                                                            14 / 56

Loads of finesse & elegance. Offering lots of strawberry, framboise fruits & cedary spice.  Full-bodied richness & polished tannin, this terrific wine shines for its purity & finesse. Slightly higher altitude than a chateauneaf du pape.