MY CONCEPT IS SIMPLE…ALL OF MY WINES ARE CHOSEN TO COMPLIMENT MY HUSBANDS FOOD.

ALL WINES BY THE GLASS OR BY THE BOTTLE WITH A HEALTHY POUR (FOUR GLASSES A BOTTLE)

 AND ALL PRICED THE SAME EITHER WAY….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                       9 / 36

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

 

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, grassy herb & a hint of lychee.

 

#LOU, ROSE, PROVENCE,   2018                                                            10 / 40

Pale pink with bluish reflections. Many small red fruits (blackcurrants, redcurrants, wild strawberries) & Peach Melba. Citrus notes show at the finish. The mouthfeel is crisp, mineral, and then avidly fruity.

 

DOMAINE LA FRANGE, COTE EST, FRANCE, 2017                          10 / 40

A nice French white blend of grenache, chardonnay & marsanne. Crisp & tangy with peach & orange blossom notes.  Medium bodied with a lovely honey minerality.

 

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

Delicately scented, this lively wine has aromas of white field flowers & a whiff of marzipan.  The bright palate offers green apple & lemon alongside tangy acidity.  It’s clean , crisp & refreshing. 

 

FOURNIER, SAUVIGNON BLANC, FRANCE, 2017                        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.

 

REATA, CHARDONNAY, SONOMA COUNTY, 2017                  11 / 44

Buttery and creamy, this silky chardonnay showcases ripe pear and apple fruit with vanilla custard and nutmeg spice gracing the 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.

 

NOVELLUM, CHARDONNAY, FRANCE, 2016                                         12 / 48

92 pts. Wine Advocate.  White peach, crushed rocks, spice & brioche notes all emerge from this medium to full-bodied Chardonnay that has depth, layered texture and length. Just get it.

 

FOURNIER, SANCERRE, FRANCE, 2017                                    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., 2017            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:

 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 PERE CABOCHE, COTE DU RHONE, FRANCE, 2017                                                                          9 / 36

Blend: 53% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 8% Marselan, 3% Mourvedre, 1% Cinsaul.   Fresh red fruits & raspberry coulis with hints of soft spices. Beautiful volume, notes of jammy fruits…   Elegant blend.

 

TROON VINEYARD, ZINFINDEL, OREGAN, 2017             10 / 40

Red cherries, strawberries, pomegranate, with notes of roses, pepper, lavender, some cola.  Suave with crisp acidity & velvety tannins. Lots of fruit but an airy, more restrained feel.  Bright & feisty!

 

MARIETTA, CHRISTO BLEND, N. COAST, CA.,  2015          10 / 40

A Rhône style blend of 64% Syrah, 23% Grenache, 7% Petite Sirah, & 6% Viognier. Beautiful blackberry fruit, herbs & underbrush all give  way to a medium to full-bodied, plump, textured beauty that shines for its charm & style.

 

THE FABLEIST, PINOT NOIR, THE SILKWORM & THE SPIDER, PASO ROBLES, 2017                              10 / 40

Bold, fresh cranberries & raspberries float on your palate, brought back to earth by gentle nutmeg, clove & just a hint of forest floor.  These grapes spent their days basking in the central coast sunlight.

 

LUNAR APOGE, PAYS D’OC, SYRAH, FRANCE, 2018                                                                                            10 / 40

What a discovery! A fruit forward warming Syrah made from BIODYNAMICALLY grown grapes.  Really pretty flavors of licorice, tobacco, black cherry and super smooth tannins really make this wine sing.

 

AMBROSIA, MONTEPULCIANO D’ ABRUZZO, ITALY, 2015           11 / 44

Ruby-red colour with purple highlights. This wine has whiffs  of plum and morel cherries.  It has a rich, smooth lingering taste.  Brings to mind sunny, Italian hillside picnics. 

 

AMANCAYA, RESERVE, MALBEC & CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ARGENTINA,  2015                                    11 / 44

Using the expertise of two great winemaking dynasties – Bordeaux’s Château Lafite & Argentina’s Nicolás Catena.  A superb, barrel aged wine with sleek tannins; chocolate, tobacco & berry fruit. Those who know….know.

 

CABRILLO, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA, 2016                12 / 48

Layers of red currant, black fruits & cassis notes. Folds of creamy oak, fresh herb & anise seed emerge with air. The palate is full bodied & seamless, with polished tannins finishing long. This is classy Cabernet.   

 

SORANGELA, BARBERA D’ASTI, ITALY, 2015                                                                                                         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, 2010                          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, 2015                                                                                       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.