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Table of Contents Colorado 4 Large Format 5 Sparkling 6
White Wine
Burgundy: Old World Chardonnay 8 The Loire Valley 10 France: Alsace, The Jura & Other Classic Regions 12 Germany 14 Austria 16 Italy & Other Mediterranean Regions 18 New World Whites 19 Rosé 21
Red Wine
Burgundy/Old World Pinot Noir & Beaujolais 22/24/25 The Rhone Valley 26 Bordeaux 28 Unique Reds from the Old World 30 Italy 32-36 Iberian Peninsula 37 Unique Reds from the New World 38 New World Pinot Noir 41 Domestic Cabernet Sauvignon & Other Bordeaux Varietals 43
Dessert Wine 45
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What do you love to drink?
In the following pages is a selection of wines from around the world, listed from north to south, that we hope you find engaging and intriguing. We represent both those styles of wine which seem to be in most demand (Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Châteauneuf-du-Pape), and those that are our own particular favorites (Young and old Bordeaux, Spanish Reds, Alsatian Whites and German Riesling). The persistent focus is on wines which best complement our ethic and cuisine, with elegant structures, captivating aromas and flavors rich with earth and spice. We have truly committed to variety and accessibility, and we urge you to take advantage of the depth we offer in our selections. Because Black Cat Farm is certified Organic, we feature natural, Organic and Biodynamic wines whenever possible. Look for a to find Organic wines [a (p) denotes practicing, not certified] Look for a B to find Biodynamic wines [a (p) denotes practicing] So take the plunge. Be adventurous. Try your bass with Gamay from Beaujolais, enjoy your lamb with Tempranillo from Rioja, have your risotto with Aglianico from Campania and absolutely order anything with Grower Champagne. But most importantly, drink what you love.
“Burgundy makes you think of silly things; Bordeaux makes you talk of them and Champagne makes you do them.” - Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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Colorado Home Sweet Home! With over 100 wineries in Colorado, and two American Viticultural Areas
(AVA), Grand Valley AVA located in Palisade, and West Elks AVA in Paonia, Colorad0 is on the fast track to becoming one of the great and timeless wine regions of the United States. Varietals
such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Viognier really thrive, but don’t be afraid to venture out and try some Cinsault, Riesling or even Sangiovese.
Whites
2014 Settembre Cellars, Colorado. Dry Riesling 65
Reds
2015 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 110
2014 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 130
2011 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 160
2015 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc 89
2013 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Crescendo’ 95
2015 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Ensemble’ Bordeaux Blend 80
2012 Canyon Wind, Palisade, Colorado. ‘IV’ Red Blend 160 140
2015 Sutcliffe Vineyards, Cortez, Colorado. Cabernet Franc 70
2015 Sutcliffe Vineyards, Cortez, Colorado. Merlot 70
2015 Sutcliffe Vineyards, Cortez, Colorado. ‘Down Canyon’ Cabernet/Syrah 85
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Large Format Bottles Half-Bottle(Split): 375mL – Standard: 750mL – Magnum: 1.5L
Jeroboam: 3L – Imperial(Methuselah): 6L – Salmanazar: 9L – Balthazar: 12L Nebuchadnezzar: 15L
Sparkling
N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru ‘Rosé’ [Magnum] 850
2002 Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru ‘Millesime’ [Magnum] 1270
N.V. Pierre Gerbais, Champagne, France. ‘Extra Brut Grains de Celles’ [Magnum] 255
White
2015 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Mosel. ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Kabinett Riesling [Magnum] 246
2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon. ‘X Novo’ Chardonnay [Jeroboam] 500
Red
2015 Domaine Grivot, Vougeot, Burgundy. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru [Magnum] 1,377
2007 Domaine de Montille, Volnay, Burgundy. ‘Les Taillepieds’ 1er Cru B [Magnum] 645
2007 Chateaux Pradeaux, Bandol. ‘Cuvée X’ Mourvèdre [Jeroboam] 850
2011 Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Montosoli’ [Magnum] 630
2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills. ‘Dubay Vineyard’ Pinot Noir [Magnum] 255
2012 Bressler, Napa Valley, California. Cabernet Sauvignon [Magnum] 459
2011 Catena Alta, Mendoza, Argentina. ‘Historic Rows’ Malbec [Magnum] 227
2012 Jordan, Alexander Valley, California. Cabernet Sauvignon. [Magnum] 270
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Sparkling Wine There’s nothing quite like Champagne. Once that fine mousse of bubbles hits your lips, even ordinary occasions transform into something special. Created on the northern-most edge of viticulture, Champagne is one of the few wines blended across multiple vintages to ensure a consistent style with familiar flavors year after year. Below, you will find primarily grower
Champagne, which is made only by farmers who own their own vines. Not only do we admire their ‘farm to bottle’ attitude, but they also produce some of the most expressive,
exciting bottles of wine available.
Half Bottles
N.V. Ruinart, Champagne, France. Rosé 162
Full Bottles
Champagne:
N.V. L. Aubry & Fils, Montagne de Reims. ‘Brut 1er Cru’ 110
N.V. Bérêche & Fils, Montagne de Reims. ‘Brut Reserve’ 105
2000 Dom Pérignon, Montagne de Reims. ‘P2’ 899 750
2005 Dom Pérignon, Montagne de Reims. Rosé 845 700
N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Montagne de Reims. Ambonnay. ‘Les Vignes de Vrigny’ 1er Cru 195
N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Montagne de Reims. Ambonnay. Grand Cru Tradition Brut 205
N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Montagne de Reims. Ambonnay. Grand Cru ‘Rosé’ [Magnum] 850
2002 Egly-Ouriet, Montagne de Reims. Grand Cru ‘Millesime’ [Magnum] 1270
N.V. Huré Frères, Montagne de Reims. ‘Mémoire’ Extra Brut 215
2002 Krug, Montagne de Reims. Brut Vintage 835
2010 Marguet Père et Fils, Montagne de Reims. ‘Les Bermonts’ Grand Cru B 175
N.V. Collet, Aÿ. Extra Brut 96
N.V. Collet, Aÿ. ‘Brut Art Deco’ 110
2004 Collet, Aÿ. ‘Millésime’ 180
N.V. Pol Roger, Epernay. ‘Reserve’ Brut 96
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N.V. Gaston Chiquet, Grande Vallée. Dizy. ‘Brut Tradition’ 116
N.V. Georges Laval, Vallée de la Marne. Cumieres. 1er Cru Brut Nature B 165
N.V. Pierre Peters, Côte des Blancs. Blancs de Blancs 150
N.V. P. Glavier, Côte des Blancs. Cramant ‘La Grace d’Alphael’ G. Cru Extra Brut 129
N.V. Champagne Sanger, Côte des Blancs. Avize. ‘Voyage 360’ Brut Nature 105
2009 Champagne Sanger, Côte des Blancs. Avize. Grand Cru Brut Nature 150
N.V. Pierre Gerbais, Aube. ‘Extra Brut Grains de Celles’ [Magnum] 255
N.V. R. Dumont et Fils, Aube. ‘Brut Nature’ 126
From Around the World:
N.V. Herve Villemade, Cheverney, Loire Valley. ‘What’s Up Blanc’ Pet Nat 65
2009 Domaine Huet, Vouvray, Loire Valley. ‘Vouvray Petillant Brut’ Chenin Blanc 110
1984 Peter Lauer, Saar, Germany. Sekt Reserve Riesling 200
2004 Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg, Kamptal, Austria. 189
2007 Villa Crespia, Lombardia, Italy. ‘Mille’ Brut Franciacorta 112
2013 Recaredo, Penedes, Spain. ‘Terrers’ Brut Nature Gran Reserva Cava 86
N.V. Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, California. ‘Brut Rosé’ 65
2007 Gruet, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Grande Reserve ‘Gilbert Gruet’ Brut 120
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White Burgundy Old World Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the most famous white wine grape in the world, and it’s all thanks to the Cote d’Or in eastern France. Inspired by steely and bright Chablis, lush and fruity Mâcon, and mind-bendingly complex Cote de Beaune, vignerons have planted Chardonnay around the globe — but somehow
nothing can compare to the original. Whether you drink it with seafood, duck or just a straw, white Burgundy never disappoints.
Chablis:
2015 Vocoret. ‘Les Clos’ Grand Cru 180
2015 Jean-Marc Brocard. ‘Vaudesir’ Grand Cru 146
2015 La Chablisienne. ‘Fourchaume’ 1er Cru 95
Savigny-les-Beaune
2014 Domaine Genot-Boulanger. ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 114
Auxey-Duresses:
2015 Domaine Roulot. 261
Meursault:
2015 Yves Boyer-Martenot. ‘Cuvée Fernand Boyer’ 150
2016 Château de Meursault. ‘Les Grand Charrons’ 220
2014 Xavier Monnot. ‘Les Charmes’ 1er Cru 180
2014 Domaine de Montille. ‘Les Perrieres' 1er Cru B 298
2010 Comtesse Bernard de Cherisey, Meursault-Blagny. ‘La Genelotte’ 1er Cru 230
2017 François Mikulski. ‘Poruzots’ 1er Cru 330
2018 Lucien Muzard et Fils. ‘Les Miex Cheveaux’ 140
Puligny-Montrachet:
2014 Domaine de Montille. ‘Le Cailleret’ 1er Cru. B 305
2012 Maison L’Orée. ‘Les Folatières’ 1er Cru 370
2018 Lucien Muzard et Fils. 186
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Chassagne-Montrachet:
2018 Lucien Muzard et Fils. 150
Côte Chalonnaise:
2017 Chateau de la Crée, Montagny. ‘Les Tourelles’ 1er Cru 105
2015 Domaine A. et P. Villaine, Rully. ‘Les Saint-Jacques’ 105
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The Loire Valley Often referred to as ‘The Garden of France,’ the Loire Valley stretches from the heart of France to the Atlantic Ocean, providing hardworking French vigerons with countless miles of perfect
growing sites. With world-class expressions of Chenin Blanc from Vouvray as well as Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, the Loire is also home to winemakers on the cutting edge of the organic and biodynamic movement. If you’re looking for crisp, mineral-driven
whites with fresh citrus flavors and mouth-watering acidity, you just found heaven.
2013 Eric Morgat, Savennières. ‘Fides’ Chenin Blanc B 126
2013 Nicolas Joly, Savennières. ‘Les Vieux Clos’ Chenin Blanc B 140
2014 Nicolas Joly, Savennières. ‘Clos de la Coulee de Serrant’ Chenin Blanc B 234
2015 Nicolas Joly, Savennières. ‘Roche aux Moines Clos de la Bergerie’ Chenin B 168
1990 Domaine Huet, Vouvray. ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux Chenin Blanc B 282
2005 Domaine Huet, Vouvray. ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux Chenin Blanc [375 ml] B 75
2015 Champalou, Vouvray. ‘Le Portail’ Chenin Blanc 100
2011 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Blanc Fumé de Pouilly’ Sauvignon Blanc B 205
2015 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Blanc Fumé de Pouilly’ Sauvignon Blanc B 207
2015 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Pur Sang’ Sauvignon Blanc. B 282
2012 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Silex’ Sauvignon Blanc B 350
2015 Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Silex’ Sauvignon Blanc B 336
2012 Domaine Landrat-Guyollot, Pouilly-Fumé. ‘Gemme Ocean’ Sauvignon Blanc 100
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Biodynamic & Organic Wine We are a farm-oriented restaurant. How could we not support these farm-oriented wines? This does not refer to wines with ‘farmy’ or ‘barnyard’ tastes, but rather to wines that are made by people who are as careful with the roots of their vines, and the soil they feed from, as they are with the fruit they eventually give us. ‘Organic’ wine means the grapes have not been treated with anything synthetic: no fertilizers, no pesticides, no herbicides or anything made in a lab. Pests and diseases are dealt with naturally by introducing cover crops, and predators will pick off unwanted bugs and harmful insects. ‘Biodynamic’ winemaking treats an entire farm as a single living organism. Its goal is to actually improve the health of the land and ecosystem through farming. No chemicals are used at any point, and herbal preparations are used as treatments for the soil. Every important event in the farm’s life is scheduled on a biodynamic calendar based on phases of the moon in order to fit in with the land’s life cycle. Biodynamics results in healthy vines with deeper rootstocks which produce uncommonly expressive grapes with a surprising depth and purity of flavor. A few important biodynamic producers (denoted with a B) on our wine list are: Marcel Deiss (Alsace) Eyrie Vineyards (Oregon) Domaine Weinbach (Alsace) Kamen (California) Domaine Ostertag (Alsace) Domaine de Montille (Burgundy) Michel Chapoutier (Rhone) Domaine Trapet (Burgundy) Huet (Loire) Arianna Occhipinti (Sicily) Nicolas Joly (Loire) Joan D’Anguera (Spain) Didier Dagueneau (Loire) Elisabetta Foradori (Trentino Alto-Adige)
“Today’s acts bear Tomorrow’s Fruit”
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Unique Whites from Classic
French Regions
2011 Françoise Bedel, Coteaux Champenois, Champagne. ‘Vin Cent Bulle’ 125
2015 Albert Mann, Alsace. ‘Furstentum’ Grand Cru Riesling 120
2009 Rolly Gassmann, Alsace. ‘Silberberg’ Grand Cru Riesling 110
2015 Rolly Gassmann, Alsace. ‘Silberberg’ Grand Cru Riesling SGN 110
2013 Ehrhart, Domaine Saint-Rémy, Alsace. ‘Hengst’ Grand Cru Riesling B 85
2012 Trimbach, Alsace. ‘Reserve Personelle’ Pinot Gris 95
2015 Trimbach, Alsace. Gewürztraminer 75
2009 Trimbach, Alsace. ‘Frederic Emile’ Riesling 170
2014 Trimbach, Alsace. Grand Cru ‘Schlossberg’ Riesling 180
2011 Trimbach, Alsace. Grand Cru ‘Clos St. Hune’ Riesling 600
2014 Domaine Ostertag, Alsace. ‘Fronholz’ Muscat B 110
1996 Domaine Ostertag, Alsace. ‘Fronholz’ Muscat B 185
2004 Domaine Weinbach, Sclossberg, Alsace. ‘Quintessence SGN’ Grand Cru B 610
2013 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux. ‘Y’ Bordeaux Blanc 449
2015 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux. ‘Y’ Bordeaux Blanc 419
2013 Château Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux. ‘Opalie de Coutet’ Bordeaux Blanc 120
2009 Domaine de Montbourgeau, Jura. ‘Cuvée Spéciale’ Chardonnay 130
2007 Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, Jura. ‘Vin Jaune’ Savagnin (p) 280
2010 Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, Jura. ‘Vin Jaune’ Savagnin (p) 250
2010 Jacques Puffeney, Arbois, Jura. ‘Cuvée Sacha’ Chardonnay/Savagnin 150
2015 Saint Cosme, Condrieu, Rhône Valley. Viognier 162
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2017 Yves Cuilleron, Condrieu, Rhône Valley. ‘Les Chaillets’ Viognier 195
2015 Jean Louis Chave, Hermitage, Rhône Valley. ‘Blanc’ Marsanne/Roussanne 615
2011 Mathilde et Yves Gangloff, Saint-Joseph, Rhône Valley. Marsanne/Roussane 125
2014 Domaine de la Mordorée, Lirac. ‘Le Reine des Bois’ Grenache Blanc 90
2015 Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Grenache/Roussanne/Clairette 105
2016 Famille Brunier, Vaucluse. ‘Le Pigeoulet’ Grenache/Roussane/Clairette (p) 56
2009 Château Simone, Palette, Provence. ‘Blanc’ Clairette/Grenache/Ugni Blanc 155
2013 Château Simone, Palette, Provence. ‘Blanc’ Clairette/Grenache/Ugni Blanc 140
2011 Didier Dagueneau, Jurançon. ‘Les Jardins de Babylone’ Petit Manseng B 450
2014 Didier Dagueneau, Jurançon. ‘Les Jardins de Babylone’ Petit Manseng B 255
1980 Chateau Doisy-Verdrine, Sauternes, France. 177
1990 Chateau D’Yquem, Sauternes, France. 1586
1953 Chateau Gillette, Sauternes, France. ‘Crème de Tête’ 1620
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Germany
German Riesling has long suffered from a clash between reputation and reality. Public perception paints German wine as cloyingly sweet and characterless while the country’s focus on
vineyard-specific bottling actually produces wines of incomparable vibrance, elegance and minerality. The following wines showcase how breathtaking German Riesling can be, and how a
touch of sugar can make these wines delicious with everything from spicy foods to foie gras.
Mosel:
2015 Clemens Busch. ‘Vom Grauen Schiefer’ Dry Riesling 68
2013 Dr. Loosen. ‘Ürziger Würzgarten’ G.G. Riesling 120
2014 Dr. Loosen. ‘Ürziger Würzgarten’ G.G. Riesling 120
2016 Fritz Haag. ‘Brauneberger’ Kabinett Riesling 66
2015 Fritz Haag. ‘Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr’ Spätlese Riesling 105
2016 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben. ‘Ürziger Würzgarten’ Spätlese Riesling 92
2015 Joh. Jos. Prüm. ‘Graacher Himmelreich’ Kabinett Riesling 95
2007 Joh. Jos. Prüm. ‘Graacher Himmelreich’ Spätlese Riesling 198
2016 Joh. Jos. Prüm. ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Auslese Riesling 127
2015 Joh. Jos. Prüm. ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Kabinett Riesling [Magnum] 246
2011 Milz-Laurentiushof. ‘Trittenheimer Leiterchen’ G.G. Riesling 130
2016 Selbach Oster. Spätlese Riesling 80
2016 Selbach Oster. ‘Zeltinger Sonnenuhr’ Spätlese Trocken Riesling 68
2015 Von Schleinitz. ‘Apollo’ Dry Riesling 80
2003 Von Schleinitz. ‘Weissenberg’ Off-Dry Riesling 130
2013 Vollenweider. ‘Wolfer Goldrube’ Kabinett Riesling 83
Late Harvest:
2005 Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany. ‘Bernkasteler Lay’ Trockenbeerenauslese [375 ml] 255
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Rheinhessen:
2013 Dr. Heyden. ‘Oppenheimer’ Spätlese Trocken Riesling 60
2016 Gunderloch. ‘Rothenberg’ G.G. Trocken Riesling 195
Rheingau:
2014 J.B. Becker. ‘Wallufer’ Trocken Riesling 53
2015 J.B. Becker. ‘Walkenberg’ Kabinett Trocken Riesling 63
2015 J.B. Becker. ‘Walkenberg’ Spätlese Trocken Riesling 84
2015 J.B. Becker. ‘Walkenberg’ Auslese Trocken Riesling 177
2017 Schloss Johanissberg. ‘Gelblack’ Feinherb Riesling 95
2013 Weingut Robert Weil. Spätlese Tradition Riesling 115
1976 Schloss Vollrads. Auslese Riesling 600
Nahe:
2016 Donnhoff. ‘Kreuznacher Kahlenberg’ Trocken Erste Lage Riesling 72
2013 Schafer-Frohlich. ‘Estate’ Dry Riesling 72
Pfalz:
2012 Weingut Friedrich Becker. ‘Rechtenbacher’ Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) 82
2009 Koehler-Ruprecht. ‘Saumagen’ Spätlese Trocken Riesling 70
2016 Weingut Rebholz. ‘Im Sonnenschein’ G.G. Pinot Blanc 186
2016 Weingut Rebholz. ‘Im Sonnenschein’ G.G. Riesling 185
2014 Weingut Pfeffingen. Dry Riesling 75
“A German wine label is one of the things life’s too short for.”
-Kingsley Amis
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Austria Austria is rightfully celebrated as a standard-bearer in the production of food-loving, mineral-focused zesty Grüner Veltliner and dry, long-lived and powerful Riesling. Often reminiscent of white pepper, lentils, savory herbs and crushed stone, Grüner is a famously perfect match with
hard-to-pair foods like greens and asparagus. There may not be anywhere in the world producing as many accessible and terroir-driven wines than Austria; no wonder many
sommeliers are advocates for its wines.
2014 Weingut Loimer, Kamptal. ‘Seeberg’ Riesling B 189
2011 Bründlmayer, Kamptal. ‘Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein’ Erste Lage Riesling 162
2012 Bründlmayer, Kamptal. ‘Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein’ Erste Lage Riesling 172
2014 Bründlmayer, Kamptal. ‘Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein’ Erste Lage Riesling 182
2015 Schloss Gobelsburger, Kamptal. ‘Tradition’ Grüner Veltliner 106
2015 Schloss Gobelsburger, Kamptal. ‘Tradition’ Riesling 113
2014 Prager, Wachau. Federspiel ‘Steinriegl’ Riesling 80
2015 Weingut Knoll, Wachau. Smaragd ‘Ried Loibenberg’ Grüner Veltliner 120
2015 Weingut Knoll, Wachau. Smaragd ‘Ried Loibenberg’ Riesling 120
2015 Weingut Knoll, Wachau. Smaragd ‘Loibner’ Riesling 86
2014 Josef Högl, Wachau. ‘Wachauer Weingärten’ Dry Riesling 95
2014 Josef Högl, Wachau. ‘Wachauer Weingärten’ Grüner Veltliner 110
2015 Rudi Pichler, Wachau. ‘Kirchweg’ Smaragd Riesling 150
2015 Pichler-Krutzler, Niederösterreich. ‘In Der Wand’ Riesling 90
2003 Nikolaihof, Niederösterreich. ‘Ried Steiner Hund’ Riesling B 189
2004 Nikolaihof, Niederösterreich. ‘Ried Steiner Hund’ Riesling B 189
2007 Nikolaihof, Niederösterreich. ‘Ried Steiner Hund’ Riesling B 210
2008 Nikolaihof, Niederösterreich. ‘Ried Steiner Hund’ Riesling B 230
2009 Nikolaihof, Niederösterreich. ‘Ried Steiner Hund’ Riesling B 205
2015 Zahel, Vienna, Austria. ‘Orange T’ Orangetraube B 60
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What is Terroir?
The concept of ‘terroir’ in wine is widely misunderstood. Put in the simplest way, terroir is every natural factor that makes a certain wine taste a certain way. The vineyard’s climate, soil type, aspect and surrounding natural features all play a role in the wine’s final taste and help make that wine special. The concept dates back nearly 1,000 years, when Benedictine and later Cistercian monks noticed that wines from the same grape tasted differently depending on where the grapes were grown. As a result, they began to catalog which grapes did best and where — eventually giving rise to Burgundy’s Grand Cru system. And really, that sense of place in a wine is truly what makes us fall in love all over again. We drink wine to celebrate its differences. The steely, mineral-driven Chardonnay of Chablis; the earthy, barnyard richness of Rioja; the tar and roses of aged Nebbiolo. Each unique sip takes us on a journey to where in the world it was created — and back in time to the last evening we had the same wine with friends. Over-oaked, over-extracted fruit bombs do very little for us, because that wine could have been made by anyone and just about anywhere. But wines that really show their terroir — that transport you to one special place on the globe with unrepeatable, unforgettable flavors — well, that’s why we drink wine in the first place. So that’s what we’re trying to achieve in these pages. We offer wines that showcase a clear, flavorful snapshot of exactly where they came from. Wines that could only come from one place. Like our Colorado-centric menu proudly displaying the very best from our state, we want our wines to offer a genuine, delicious trip into the best vineyards around the globe.
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Italy & Other Old-World Whites From Italy, where food and wine go hand in hand, to just over the border in Slovenia, where the
color of the grape does not alter the vinification, over to Spain and Portugal, where tradition reigns supreme, these wines bring everything from freshness and salinity to unctuous nuttiness.
Enjoy exploring an array of white wines that the old world has to offer.
2018 Eisacktaler Kellerei-Cantina Valle Isarco, Alto-Adige, Italy. Kerner 68
2015 Edi Keber, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. ‘Collio Bianco’ Tai/Malvasia/Ribolla 105
2010 Damijan Podversic, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. ‘Kaplja’ Chardonnay/Tai 120
2009 Radikon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. ‘Jakot’ Tai [1 L] 180
2014 Zidarich, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Vitovska 198
2008 Gravner, Oslavia, Friuli, Italy. ‘Bianco Breg’ Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Grigio 166
2008 Gravner, Oslavia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Ribolla Gialla 175
2015 Rojac, Istra, Slovenia. Malvazija 62
2016 Massican, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy. ‘Gaspare’ Tai/ Ribolla/Chardonnay 78
2010 Emidio Pepe, Abruzzo, Italy. Trebbiano d’Abruzzo. 159
2014 COS, Sicily, Italy. ‘Rami’ Inzolia/Grecanico 63
2014 Bodegas y Viñedos Raul Pérez, Galicia, Spain. ‘Sketch’ Albariño 168
2015 Do Ferreiro, Rias Baixas, Spain. ‘Cepas Viellas’ Albarino 150
2004 Lopez de Heredia, Rioja. ‘Viña Tondonia’ Reserva Blanco 93
2015 Remelluri, Rioja. Blanco 180
2014 Bodegas Naia, Rueda. ‘Naiades’ Verdejo 82
2012 Bernabeleva, Vinos de Madrid, Spain. Navaherreros Blanco 65
2018 Esporão, Alentejo, Portugal. ‘Reserva’ White Blend 52
2015 Fitapreta, Alentejo, Portugal. ‘Branco de Talha’ Roupeiro/Antão Vaz 80
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New World Whites Unique, lively and thought-provoking
Washington:
2013 Sixto, Frenchman Hills, Washington. Chardonnay 100
Oregon:
2016 Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Falcon Box’ Blend B 190 160
2016 Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Smockshop Band: Moon Hill Farm’ Chardonnay (p) 130
2014 Evening Land, Dundee. ‘Seven Springs Vineyard’ Chardonnay 90
2015 Evening Land, Dundee. Seven Springs ‘La Source’ Chardonnay 180
2015 Evening Land, Dundee. Seven Springs ‘Summum’ Chardonnay 210
2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills. ‘X Novo’ Chardonnay [Double Magnum] 600 500
California:
2018 J Vineyards, Napa/Sonoma/Monterey. Chardonnay 64
2016 Aperture, Alexander Valley, Sonoma. Sauvignon Blanc 90
2013 Auteur, Sonoma Valley. ‘Durell Vineyard’ Chardonnay 145
2016 Jordan, Russian River Valley, Sonoma. Chardonnay 90
2013 Williams Selyem, Russian River Valley, Sonoma. ‘Unoaked’ Chardonnay 165
2014 Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma Coast. Chardonnay 156
2015 Arnot-Roberts, Napa Valley. ‘Watson Ranch’ Chardonnay 98
2016 Newton Vineyards, Napa Valley. ‘Unfiltered’ Chardonnay 196
2016 Massican, Napa Valley. Sauvignon Blanc 85
2014 Matthiasson, Napa Valley. ‘White Wine’ Sauvignon Blanc/Ribolla/Semillon 82
2014 Matthiasson, Napa Valley. Ribolla Gialla 92
2016 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley. Chardonnay 65
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California continued…
2014 Robert Sinskey, Los Carneros, Napa Valley. ‘Orgia’ Pinot Gris 100
2014 Hilt, Santa Barbara County. Chardonnay 110
2015 Lieu Dit, Santa Ynez Valley. Chenin Blanc 68
2015 Birichino, Santa Ynez Valley. ‘Jurassic Park Vineyard’ Chenin Blanc 95
2014 La Encantada, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Cuvée Blanc’ Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc 78
2014 Sandhi, Sta. Rita Hills. Chardonnay 78
2014 Sandhi, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Rita’s Crown’ Chardonnay 98
2014 Sandhi, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Sanford & Benedict’ Chardonnay 98
Southern Hemisphere:
2014 Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina. ‘White Stones’ Chardonnay 201
2015 Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina. ‘White Bones’ Chardonnay 264
2016 Rogue Wine Co., Itata Valley, Chile. ‘Super Itata’ Semillon 65
2015 Nichon, Barossa Valley, Australia. Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 114
2015 Alheit Vineyards, Western Cape, South Africa. ‘Cartology’ Chenin/Semillon 120
2011 Kumeu River, Auckland, New Zealand. ‘Coddington’ Chardonnay 95
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Rosé In the heart of the Summer, rosé wines are in full bloom! However, these wines offer bright fruit,
crisp acidity, and even a touch of saltiness that makes rosé perfect for any season!
2019 Fairview, South Africa. ‘Goats do Roam’ Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 36
2019 Castel des Maures, Côtes de Provence, France. Cinsault/Grenache 48
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Red Burgundy Andre Tchelistcheff famously said, ‘God made Cabernet, whereas the Devil made Pinot Noir,’
and truer wine words were never spoken. There’s no wine region in the world more maddening, beautiful, expensive, fickle or jaw-droppingly delicious than the Cote d’Or. With nearly 2,000 years of wine-growing history, the ‘Golden Slope’ produces bottles of Pinot Noir that exhibit
aromas of sweet red cherry, button mushroom, pencil lead and plenty more.
Bourgogne:
2016 Edmond Cornu et Fils. ‘Les Barrigards’ 75
2016 Domaine des Terres Dorées. ‘Pinot Noir’ 65
2018 Lucien Muzard et Fils. 65
Côte de Nuits Marsannay:
2012 Sylvain Pataille. ‘Clos du Roy’ 130
Gevrey-Chambertin:
2014 Domaine Fourrier. ‘Vielle Vigne’ 270
2012 Domaine Perrot-Minot. 260
2011 Domaine Perrot-Minot. ‘Mazoyères-Chambertin’ Grand Cru 600
2008 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy. ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 260 200
2011 Georges Lignier. ‘Les Combottes’ 1er Cru 262
2011 Hubert Lignier. 210
2015 Hubert Lignier. 240
2015 Hubert Lignier. ‘Aux Combottes’ 1er Cru 610
2005 Domaine Trapet. ‘Latricières-Chambertin’ Grand Cru B 660
2005 Domaine Trapet. ‘Chambertin’ Grand Cru B 950
Morey-St. Denis:
1978 Georges Lignier. ‘Clos de la Roche’ Grand Cru 1620
Chambolle-Musigny:
2013 Genot-Boulanger. 180
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Vougeot:
2009 Arnoux-Lachaux. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru 525
2012 Domaine Fourrier. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru Vielle Vigne 735 650
2015 Domaine Grivot. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru [Magnum] 1377
2014 Domaine de Montille. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru B 470
2015 Domaine Grivot, Flagey-Échezeaux. ‘Échezeaux’ Grand Cru 885
Vosne-Romanée:
2011 Dufouleur Père & Fils. 150
2015 Domaine Grivot. 200
2015 Domaine Grivot. ‘Les Beaux Monts’ Premier Cru 525
2015 Domaine Grivot. ‘Richebourg’ Grand Cru 3050 2500
2013 Jérôme Chezeaux. ‘Les Chaumes’ Premier Cru 180
2014 Domaine de Montille. ‘Aux Malconsorts’ Premier Cru B 665
Nuits-Saint-Georges:
2015 Domaine Grivot. ‘Aux Boudots’ Premier Cru 420
2014 Domaine Henri Gouges. ‘Les Pruiliers’ Premier Cru 236
2011 Hubert Lignier. ‘Les Didiers’ Premier Cru 475
2014 Jérôme Chezeaux. ‘Aux Boudots’ Premier Cru 180
Côte de Beaune Aloxe-Corton:
2014 Domaine Pierre Guillemot, Corton. ‘Le Rognet et Corton’ Grand Cru 275
2006 Bouchard Père & Fils, Corton. ‘Le Corton’ Grand Cru 375
Savigny-les-Beaune:
2012 Bruno Clair. ‘La Dominode’ Premier Cru 315
1985 Domaine Leroy. ‘Les Marconnets’ Premier Cru 3145 2800
2001 Domaine Pavelot. ‘La Dominode’ Premier Cru 110
2014 Domaine Pavelot. ‘La Dominode’ Premier Cru [Magnum] 305 250
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Savigny-les-Beaune continued…
2015 Domaine Pavelot. ‘La Dominode’ Premier Cru 171
2014 Domaine Rollin. ‘Aux Grands Liards’ 102
Beaune:
2005 Domaine Darviot-Perrin. ‘Les Belissands’ Premier Cru 190
Volnay:
2007 Domaine de Montille. ‘Taillepieds’ 1er Cru B [Magnum] 645
1964 Domaine Leroy. ‘Clos des Chenes’ Premier Cru 2600 2000
2001 Nicolas Potel. Vieilles Vignes 210 120
2015 Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley. 155
2006 François Mikulski. ‘Santenots du Milieu’ 1er Cru 240
Auxey-Duresses:
2015 Domaine Roulot. Rouge 258
Chassagne-Montrachet:
2015 Jean-Marc Pillot. ‘Mes Vieilles Vigne’ 105
Santenay:
2015 Jean-Marc Vincent. ‘Les Gravières’ 1er Cru 150
Côte Chalonnaise:
2015 Domaine de Villaine, Mercurey. ‘Les Montots’ 110
Old World Pinot Noir 2016 Schlumberger, Alsace, France. ‘Princes Abbés’ Pinot Noir 66
2012 Weingut Friedrich Becker. ‘Rechtenbacher’ Spätburgunder 82
2015 Weingut Bründlmayer, Kamptal, Austria. ‘Reserve’ Pinot Noir 144
2011 Ca’ del Bosco, Sebino, Lombardy. ‘Pinero’ Pinot Nero 105
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Beaujolais Beaujolais offers some of the best values in Burgundy today: incredible quality at a
fraction of the price of more famous Pinot Noir. With Gamay’s bright red to deep, dark fruits, balancing stony minerality through its core and peppery spice around the edges,
Beaujolais is delicious with seafood, lighter meats and certainly on its own.
2016 Jean Foillard, Morgon. ‘Corcelette’ 115
2017 Georges Descombes, Morgon. 75
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The Rhône Valley
Northern Rhône The north is dominated by the inky black grape Syrah, showcasing flavors of cracked
black pepper, olive tapenade, smoked meat and blackberry.
2015 Aurélien Chatagnier, Cornas. 150
2012 Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin, Côte-Rôtie. ‘Les Grandes Places’ 450
2014 Domaine Jamet, Côte-Rôtie. 300
2015 Yves Cuilleron, Côte-Rôtie. ‘Madiniere’ (p) 174
2015 Yves Cuilleron, Saint-Joseph. ‘Les Serines’ (p) 129
2015 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Saint-Joseph. 180
2015 Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Crozes-Hermitage. ‘Thalabert’ 150
2017 Laurent Combier, Crozes-Hermitage. 68
2017 Gilles Robin, Crozes-Hermitage. ‘Papillon’ 82
2007 Delas Frères, Hermitage. ‘Les Bessards’ 330
2015 Louis Barruol, Hermitage. ‘La Pierrelle’ 200
2013 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage. 555
2015 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage. 615
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Southern Rhône
In the warm southern region, blends of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Cinsault display ripe red-fruit qualities with peppery spice and scrubby herbs de Provence underneath.
2014 Chateau des Tours, Côtes-Du-Rhône. (p) 140
2013 Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux, Vacqueyras. ‘Cuvée de Lopy’ 125
2015 Domaine de Boissan, Vacqueras. 70
2015 Domaine le Couroulu, Vacqueras. ‘Vielle Vignes’ 78
2016 Jean-Luc Colombo, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. ‘Les Bartavelles’ 116
2016 Domaine de Vieux Lazaret, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 95
2000 Domaine du Galets des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. ‘Vielles Vignes’ 135
2017 Domaine de Ferrand, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. (p) 130
2014 Terre des Chardons, Costières de Nimes. ‘Bien Luné’ B [Magnum] 120
2014 Domaine des Tours, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse. (p) 120
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Bordeaux With more than two centuries of governmental oversight, powerhouse varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, plus billions of dollars spent every year around the globe, Bordeaux is
positioned at the center of the wine universe. Love it or hate it, even wine novices have heard of names like Margaux, Pauillac and Pomerol — and their astronomically high price tags. But with one sip of these age-able blends showcasing flavors of black cassis, cedar and tobacco from both the left and right banks of the Gironde Estuary, it’s a little easier to see what all the fuss is about. Haut-Médoc & Moulis:
2010 Château Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc. ‘5eme Grand Cru Classé’ 169
2012 Château Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc. ‘5eme Grand Cru Classé’ 111
2007 Cos d’Estournel ‘Goulée,’ Médoc. 95
1999 Château Lanessan, Haut-Médoc. 140
2008 Château Lanessan, Haut-Médoc. 110
2010 Château Poujeaux, Moulis. 132
2012 Château Poujeaux, Moulis. 98
Saint-Estéphe:
2010 Château Cos d’Estournel. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 840
2000 Château Calon Segur. ‘3eme Grand Cru Classé’ 495 350
1982 Château Montrose. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 900 750
Pauillac:
1986 Château Lafite Rothschild. ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ 2815
2001 Château Lafite Rothschild. ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ 3668
2003 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 600
2012 Château Haut-Bages Libéral. ‘Paulliac’ 70
Saint-Julien:
1999 Château Leoville Las Cases. ‘Clos du Marquis’ 250
2009 Château Leoville Las Cases. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 1175
1982 Château Leoville Las Cases. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 1500
1995 Château Leoville-Barton. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 312
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Saint-Julien continued…
2006 Château Leoville Poyferre. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 189
2000 Château Gruaud-Larose. ‘2eme Grand Cru Classé’ 560 475
2012 Château Capdet. 70
Margaux:
2005 Château Margaux. ‘Pavillon Rouge’ 580
1982 Château Margaux. Premier Grand Cru Classé 2498 2000
1986 Château Margaux. Premier Grand Cru Classé 1400
1993 Château Margaux. Premier Grand Cru Classé 1250
1982 Château Prieuré-Lichine. ‘4eme Grand Cru Classé’ 325
2010 Château d’Issan. ‘Blason d’Issan’ 150
Pomerol:
2000 Château La Conseillante. 755
Saint-Émilion:
2009 Le Petit Cheval. 640
2010 Château Pavie. 680
2015 Château Lassègue. ‘Les Cadrans’ 72
1996 Château Figeac. Premier Grand Cru Classé 425
Graves-Pessac-Léognan:
2014 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan. ‘Le Petit Haut Lafitte’ 100
1988 Château La Mission Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan. 900
1986 Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan. ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ 1550 1200
2004 Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan. ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé’ 1440
2005 Château Branon, Pessac-Léognan. 425
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Unique Reds from the Old World
2017 Domaine Arnaud Lambert, Saumur, France. ‘Clos Mazurique’ Cabernet Franc 54
2007 Charles Joguet, Chinon, Loire, France. ‘Les Varennes du Grand Clos’ 138
2014 Olga Raffault, Chinon, Loire, France. ‘Les Picasses’ 85
2017 Olga Raffault, Chinon, Loire, France. 54
1989 Catherine et Pierre Breton, Bourgueil, France. ‘Les Perrieres’ Cabernet Franc 210
2016 Domaine des Hauts Baigneux, Touraine, Loire, France. ‘Les Pentes’ 65
2015 Weingut Bründlmayer, Kamptal, Austria. ‘Reserve’ Pinot Noir 144
2014 Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand, Arbois, Jura, France. Trousseau 140
2016 Domaine de la Borde, Arbois, Jura, France. ‘Sous la Roche’ Trousseau B 75
2008 Domaine Louis Magnin, Arbin, Savoie, France. ‘Tout un Monde’ Mondeuse 108
2009 Domaine Louis Magnin, Arbin, Savoie, France. ‘Tout un Monde’ Mondeuse 105
2015 Yves Leccia, Patrimonio, Corsica, France. ‘E Croce’ Nielluccio/Grenache 100
2014 Domaine U Stiliccionu, Ajaccio, Corsica. ‘Kalliste’ Sciaccarellu/Nielluccio 120
N.V. Clos Canarelli, Corsica, France. ‘Costa Nera’ Carcaghjolu Neru 270
2016 Clos Canarelli, Corse Figari, Corsica, France. Nielluccio/Syrah/ Sciaccarellu 112
2008 Saint Jean de Barroux, Ventoux, France. ‘La Pierre Noire’ Grenache/Syrah 96
2013 Saint Jean de Barroux, Ventoux, France. ‘L’Argile’ Grenache/Syrah/Carignan 75
2012 Château Simone, Palette, Provence. ‘Rouge’ Red Blend 146
2009 Domaine Hauvette, Les Baux De Provence, France. ‘Cornaline’ B 111
2016 Clos Cibonne, Côtes de Provence, France. ‘Cuveé Speciale’ Tibouren/Syrah 65
2013 Chateaux Pradeaux, Bandol, France. Mourvèdre (p) 105
2007 Chateaux Pradeaux, Bandol, France. ‘Cuvée X’ Mourvèdre (p) 201
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2007 Chateaux Pradeaux, Bandol, France. ‘Cuvée X’ Mourvèdre (p) [Jeroboam] 897
2015 Domaine de la Tour du Bon, Bandol, France. Mourvèdre B 81
2011 Domaine Tempier, Bandol, France. ‘Cabassaou’ Mourvèdre (p) 270
2015 Domaine Tempier, Bandol, France. ‘La Migoua’ Mourvèdre (p) 180
2016 Domaine Tempier, Bandol, France. ‘La Tourtine’ Mourvèdre (p) 180
2014 Domaine de Troullier, Roussillon, France. ‘Boreal’ Syrah B (p) 133
2014 Domaine de Troullier, Roussillon, France. ‘L’Esprit de Temps’ Grenache B(p) 103
2014 Domaine de Troullier, Roussillon, France. ‘De-Là’ Syrah B (p) 60
2014 Domaine de Troullier, Roussillon, France. ‘Tandem’ Syrah/Grenache B (p) 65
2011 Movia, Ceglo, Brda, Slovenia. Cabernet Sauvignon 92
Chateau Musar Through the years, Serge Hochar followed in the footsteps of his father, Gaston, who had been
producing fantastic wines in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley since the 1920s. As winemakers that believe that a vintage should show itself, they change their blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault very little between years, allowing the end result to be an honest
expression of the soil and the weather. Musar is always one of our favorites, and we invite you to try something undiscovered and unexpected.
2010 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 145
2008 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 150
2004 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 135
1998 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 156
1994 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 410
1991 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 425
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Piemonte, Italy Home to the powerhouse grape Nebbiolo, northwestern Italy delivers powerful red wines bursting with flavors of tar, earth, orange peel, fennel and tart red cherry. Barbaresco and
Barolo are ‘full bodied’ wines, but anyone expecting a rich, Cabernet-like experience will be in for a surprise. Nebbiolo famously exhibits ‘angles rather than curves,’ but we’ve found a hearty
bite of lamb or beef rounds off those sharper edges for a truly decadent dining experience.
2006 Ioppa, Ghemme. ‘Santa Fe’ 132
2012 Antoniolo, Gattinara. (p) 95
2014 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco. [Jeroboam] 408
1999 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco. ‘Rio Sordo’ Riserva 205
2013 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco. ‘Ovello’ Riserva 132
2013 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco. ‘Rabaja’ Riserva 150
2013 Sottimano, Barbaresco. ‘Pajorè’ (p) 170
1993 Gaja, Barbaresco. ‘Sorì Tildìn’ 745 600
2013 Gaja, Barolo. ‘Dagromis’ 204
2012 Cascina Fontana, Barolo. 180
2011 Cavallotto, Barolo. ‘Bricco Boschis San Giuseppe’ Riserva (p) 249
2012 Cavallotto, Barolo. ‘Bricco Boschis’ (p) 155
2012 Domenico Clerico, Barolo. ‘Pajana’ 186
2013 Domenico Clerico, Barolo. ‘Pajana’ 227
2010 Domenico Clerico, Barolo. ‘Ciabot Mentin’ 250
2013 Domenico Clerico, Barolo. ‘Ciabot Mentin’ 227
2012 E. Pira, Barolo. ‘Via Nuova’ 265
2014 E. Pira, Barolo. ‘Via Nuova’ 218
2014 E. Pira, Barolo. ‘Cannubi’ 243
2014 E. Pira, Barolo. ‘Mosconi’ 228
1996 Fontanafredda, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Lazzarito’ 300
2009 Cappellano, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Piè Franco’ 370
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2011 Cappellano, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Piè Franco’ 365
2009 Cappellano, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Piè Rupestris’ 220
2011 Cappellano, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Piè Rupestris’ 200
2011 Luigi Pira, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Marenca’ (p) 175
2012 Luigi Pira, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Marenca’ (p) 165
2013 Luigi Pira, Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo. ‘Marenca’ (p) 160
1999 Azelia, Barolo. ‘Bricco Fiasco’ (p) 275
2014 Azelia, Barolo. ‘Bricco Fiasco’ (p) 188
2005 Vietti, Barolo. ‘Rocche’ 450
2001 Vigneti Massa, Colli Tortonesi. ‘Barbera Monleale’ (p) 120
2016 Sottimano, ‘Pairolero’ Barbera d’Alba Superiore (p) 100
2014 San Fereolo, Dogliani. ‘Valdibà’ Dolcetto B 55
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Central Italy With 300 years of constant governmental regulation, the history of Tuscany’s wine industry has been a rocky one. From straw-covered ‘fiasco’ bottles of Chianti flooding the market to headline-
grabbing ‘Super Tuscans,’ the region has had no lack of conflict or drama. But no matter what regulations or scandals may come next, the grape Sangiovese will always remain supreme.
Showcasing flavors of bright red cherry, tomato leaf and scrubby Italian herbs, wines made from ‘the blood of Jove’ will always pair perfectly with rich pasta or game.
Emilia-Romagna:
1993 Fattoria Paradiso, Emilia-Romagna. Sangiovese 85
Tuscany:
2015 Montesecondo, Toscana. ‘Anfora Tin’ Sangiovese 105
2007 Castell’in Villa, Toscana. ‘Santa Croce’ Super Tuscan 140
2006 Arcanum, Toscana. ‘Toscana Rosso’ Bordeaux Blend 175
2014 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Montevertine’ (p) 145
2011 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Le Pergole Torte’ (p) 269
2012 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Le Pergole Torte’ (p) 270
2013 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Le Pergole Torte’ (p) 275
2014 Montevertine, Toscana. ‘Le Pergole Torte’ (p) 295
2013 Ampeleia, Costa Toscana. ‘Ampeleia’ 95
2013 Barone Ricasoli, Chianti Classico. ‘Castello di Brolio’ Gran Selezione 150
2014 Castello di Ama, Chianti Classico. ‘San Lorenzo’ Gran Selezione 110
2015 Fontodi, Chianti Classico. 120
2013 Podere Campriano, Chianti Classico. Riserva 92
1996 Terreno, Chianti Classico. 90
1997 Terreno, Chianti Classico. Riserva 120
1995 Fattoria di Fèlsina, Chianti Classico. ‘Rancia’ Riserva 160
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2016 Cascina di Cornia, Chianti Classico. 55
2006 Podere Sapaio, Bolgheri Superiore. Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 195
2009 Fanetti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. ‘Riserva’ 92
2013 Fanetti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. ‘Riserva’ 82
2011 Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Montosoli’ [Magnum] 630
2011 Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Tenuta Nuova’ (p) 212
2011 Gaja-Pieve Santa Restituta, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Rennina’ 400
2001 La Fiorita, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Riserva’ 450
2012 Rodolfo Cosimi, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Terra Rossa’ 145
2009 Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino. 745
2010 Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino. 1,098 800
2016 Valdicava, Rosso di Montalcino. (p) 118
2006 Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino. (p) 400
2010 Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino. (p) 375
2008 Castelnuova delle Cerbaie, Brunello di Montalcino. 130
Umbria:
1988 Lungarotti, Torgiano. ‘Rubesco Vigna Monticchio’ Riserva Sangiovese 240
2012 Alfredosa, Rosso di Montefalco. 98
2011 Alfredosa, Sagrantino di Montefalco. 180
2016 Paolo Bea. ‘San Valentino’ Sangiovese Blend 180
2010 Paolo Bea, Sagrantino di Montefalco. ‘Pagliaro Vineyard’ 198
Abruzzo:
2010 Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. B 255
2001 Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. B 429
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Northern & Southern Italy Italians love to eat, drink, and have fun — and this enviable lifestyle translates into their wines too. On any Italian dinner table, a bottle of wine is just as critical as a knife and fork, and few
other wines in the world are so perfectly built for food. If you’re in the mood for a rustic, flavorful bottle that pairs with good friends and a home-cooked meal — you’ve found it.
2010 Arpepe, Valtellina Superiore, Lombardy. ‘Sassella Stella Retica’ Nebbiolo 115
2011 Ca’ del Bosco, Sebino, Lombardy. ‘Pinero’ Pinot Nero 105
2014 Martilde, Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy. ‘Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese’ Croatina 62
2013 Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige. ‘Gries’ Riserva Lagrein 130
2015 Foradori, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Alto Adige. ‘Granato’ Teroldego B 156
2018 Foradori, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Alto Adige. ‘Sgarzon’ Teroldego B 105
2018 Foradori, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Alto Adige. ‘Morei’ Teroldego B 105
2009 Zidarich, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. ‘Ruje’ Merlot/Teran 198
2001 Gravner, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. ‘Rosso Rujno’ B (p) 480 430
2004 Gravner, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. ‘Rosso Breg’ B (p) 380 330
1997 Sant’ Elena, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. ‘Tato’ Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 135
2009 Giuseppe Quintarelli, Veneto. ‘Ca Del Merlo’ 213
2015 M. Castellani, Veneto. ‘San Michele’ Valpolicella Ripasso (p) 72
2007 Fumanelli, Veneto. ‘Octavius’ Amarone Riserva (p) 350
2003 Monte Faustino di Fornaser, Veneto. Amarone Classico 165
2008 Guastaferro, Taurasi, Campania. ‘Primum’ (p) 175
2013 Guastaferro, Taurasi, Campania. ‘Memini’ (p) 75
2009 Antica Masseria del Sigillo, Taurasi, Campania. ‘Sigillo Ellenico’ 90
2007 I Favati, Taurasi, Campania. ‘Terotratto Etichetta Bianca’ Riserva (p) 155
2015 Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Sicilia. ‘Prephilloxera’ Nerello Mascalese 180
2015 Tornatore, Sicilia. ‘Trimarchisa’ Nerello Mascalese 135
2016 Fattorie Romeo del Castello, Sicilia. ‘Allegracore’ Nerello Mascalese 72
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Iberian Peninsula Spain approaches wine law differently, focusing on the calendar instead of the dirt. While only perfectly ideal locations in France can grow ‘Grand Cru’ grapes, Spain produces ‘Gran Reserva’ only if the wine ages long enough in oak. Emphasizing aging showcases Tempranillo’s ability to
age beautifully, and means you can pick up incredibly well-aged, complex, food-friendly wine for a song. Often reminiscent of sweet red cherry, leather, spice, and dried red flowers, Tempranillo also enjoys the Spanish affinity for American oak, which brings notes of coconut, dill and vanilla.
Spain:
2016 Joan D’Anguera, Montsant. ‘Finca l’Argata’ Grenache B 82
2016 Clos Mogador, Priorat. Grenache/Cabernet/Syrah/Carignan 270
2009 Conde de Hervias, Rioja. 177
2012 Remelluri, Rioja. Reserva 105
2010 Remelluri, Rioja. Gran Reserva ‘Granja’ 245
2014 CVNE, Rioja. Reserva 68
2010 CVNE, Rioja. Gran Reserva 150
2012 La Rioja Alta, Rioja. ‘Vina Arana’ Gran Reserva 115
2007 Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja. ‘Castillo Ygay’ Gran Reserva Especial 180
2012 Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja. ‘Dalmau’ Reserva Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon 140
2006 Lopez de Heredia, Rioja. ‘Viña Tondonia’ Reserva (p) 125
2013 Castro Ventosa, Valtuille de Abajo, Bierzo. ‘Cepas Centenarias’ Mencia 156
2014 Descendientes de J. Palacios, Bierzo. ‘Villa de Corullon’ Mencia B (p) 135
2015 D. Ventura, Ribera Sacra. ‘Viña do Burato’ Mencia 68
2015 Goyo García Viadero, Ribera Del Duero. ‘Fincas Cascorrales’ Graciano 105
2012 Vega Sicilia, Ribera Del Duero. ‘Alion’ 250 200
2013 Vega Sicilia, Toro. ‘Pintia’ 165
Portugal:
2016 Niepoort, Dão. ‘Rótulo Tinto’ Touriga Nacional, Jaén, Alfrocheiro Preto B 65
1996 Caves São João, Bairrada. ‘Quinta do Poço do Lobo Tinto’ Baga, Castelão 99
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Unique Reds from the New World
Without the regulations and history of old-world wine growing regions, the new world is really the epicenter of ‘modern’ wine making. Compared to Europe’s millennial of viticultural history,
the new world is a relatively new frontier, presenting vignerons with a blank canvas to work with. Creativity abounds with new varietals being planted and new techniques utilized. From
bright and refreshing Cinsault to deep and brooding Syrah, we encourage you to explore all that the new world can offer.
Washington:
2013 B. Leighton, Yakima Valley. ‘Olsen Brothers Vyd’ Petit Verdot 129
2014 K Vintners, Walla Walla. ‘El Jefe’ Tempranillo 126
2013 K Vintners, Walla Walla. ‘King Coal’ Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah 210
2013 K Vintners, Walla Walla. ‘Royal City’ Syrah 300
Oregon:
M.V. Hiyu, Hood River. ‘The May’ Syrah B 192
2016 Hiyu, Columbia Gorge. ‘Smockshop Band: Fionn’ Zinfandel (p) 150
2013 Cristom, Eola-Amity Hills. Syrah (p) 152
California:
2010 Lillian. ‘California’ Syrah 120
2017 Pax, North Coast. Syrah (p) 95
2012 Fort Ross, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma. Pinotage 70
2014 Wild Hog Vineyards, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma. ‘Estate’ Zinfandel 80
2015 Radio-Couteau, Sonoma Coast. ‘Las Colinas’ Syrah 120
2015 Peay Vineyards, Sonoma Coast. ‘La Bruma’ Estate Syrah (p) 165
2017 Bedrock, Sonoma. ‘Heritage’ Proprietary Blend 110
2017 Bedrock, Contra Coasta County. ‘Evangelho’ Proprietary Blend 90
2013 Turley, Lodi. ‘Dogtown’ Zinfandel 240
2011 Turley, Contra Costa. ‘Duarte’ Zinfandel (p) 211
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California continued…
2009 Turley, Paso Robles. ‘Dusi’ Zinfandel (p) 190
2013 Turley, Napa Valley. ‘Heminway’ Zinfandel (p) 240
2013 Turley, Amador County. ‘Judge Bell’ Zinfandel 240
2012 Turley, Lodi. ‘Kirschenmann’ Zinfandel 240
2009 Turley, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley. ‘Mead Ranch’ Zinfandel 180
2012 Turley, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley. ‘Mead Ranch’ Zinfandel 240
2013 Bonny Doon Vineyard, Santa Cruz. ‘Le Cigare Volant’ Red Blend B 99
2015 Booker Vineyard, Paso Robles. ‘Oublie’ GSM+C (p) 159
2017 Margerum Wine Company, Santa Barbara. ‘Über’ Syrah 88
2013 Piedrasassi, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara. ‘Sebastiano’ Syrah 127
2012 Stolpman, Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara. ‘Le Croce’ Syrah/Sangiovese 150 100
2015 Paul Lato, Larner Vineyard, Santa Barbara. ‘Lumiere’ Grenache (p) 170
2016 Paul Lato, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Barbara. ‘Il Padrino’ Syrah (p) 180
Australia:
2015 Sucette, Barossa Valley. ‘Old-Vine’ Grenache 105
2015 Henschke, Barossa Valley. ‘Johann’s Garden’ Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 100
2013 Henschke, Barossa Valley. ‘Keyneton Euphonium’ Shiraz Blend 142
2014 Henschke, Barossa Valley. ‘Mt. Edelston’ Shiraz B 318
2105 Shaw + Smith, Adelaide Hills. Shiraz 70
2018 Some Young Punks, McLaren Vale. ‘Naked on Roller Skates’ Shiraz/Mataro 65
New Zealand:
2014 Craggy Range, Wairarapa. ‘Sophia’ Red Blend 168
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Argentina:
2019 Durigutti Proyecto las Compuertas, Mendoza. ‘Criolla Parral’ 65
2011 Catena Zapata, Mendoza. ‘Catena Alta’ Malbec [Magnum] 227
2009 Catena Zapata, Mendoza. ‘Nicolas Catena’ Cabernet/Malbec 282
2010 Catena Zapata, Mendoza. ‘Nicolas Catena’ Cabernet/Malbec 282
2011 Catena Zapata, Mendoza. ‘Nicolas Catena’ Cabernet/Malbec 282
2009 Rutini, Uco Valley, Mendoza. ‘Apartado’ Gran Malbec 222
Chile: 2013 Domus Aurea, Maipo Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon 130
2010 Santa Rita, Maipo Valley. ‘Casa Real’ Cabernet Sauvignon 180
2014 Alcance, Maule Valley. ‘Vigno’ Carignan 68
2015 Garage Wine Co., Maule Valley. ‘Renacido Vineyard #64’ Cabernet Sauvignon 85
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New World Pinot Noir A little more hedonistic in style, New World Pinot almost always shows soft flavors of
sweet red cherry, raspberry and ripe strawberry with smooth tannins and fragrant floral notes. Our heart will always belong to Burgundy, but these plush, drinkable examples of
Pinot from California and Oregon can sure make us forget about France for a night.
Oregon:
M.V. Hiyu, Hood River. ‘The May’ Pinot Noir/Pinot Gris B 210
2015 Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Arco Iris’ Pinot Noir/Pinot Gris B 201
2016 Hiyu, Hood River. ‘Arco Iris’ Pinot Noir/Pinot Gris B 201
2016 Hiyu, Columbia Gorge. ‘Smockshop Band: Oak Ridge’ 135
2017 Hiyu, Columbia Gorge. ‘Smockshop Band: Spring Ephemeral’ 147
2018 Cooper Mountain Vineyards, Willamette Valley. ‘Life’ B 82
2016 Eyrie Vineyards, Willamette Valley. 88
2016 Evening Land, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley. ‘Seven Springs’ B 88
2015 Evening Land, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley. ‘La Source’ B 190
2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills. ‘Dubay Vineyard’ [Magnum] 255
2014 Antica Terra, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley. ‘Botanica’ 210
California:
2015 Radio-Couteau, Anderson Valley, Mendocino. ‘Savoy’ (p) 156
2015 Gros Ventre, Anderson Valley, Mendocino. ‘Cerise Vineyard’ 120
2015 Ceritas, Sonoma Coast. Hellenthal Vineyard ‘Old Shop Block’ 135
2016 Ceritas, Sonoma Coast. Occidental Vineyard 180
2018 Littorai, Sonoma Coast. B 111
2015 Gros Ventre, Sonoma Coast. ‘Campbell Ranch Vineyard’ 118
2014 Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma Coast. ‘East Ridge’ (p) 210
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California continued…
2014 Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma Coast. ‘West Ridge’ (p) 210
2013 Three Sticks, Russian River Valley, Sonoma. 165
2015 Arista, Russian River Valley. 140
2013 Mount Eden, Santa Cruz Mountains. Estate 141
2017 Arnot-Roberts, Santa Cruz Mountains. ‘Legan Vineyard’ (p) 150
2014 La Encantada, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Reserve’ 150
2016 Sanford, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Estate Grown’ 96
2015 Domaine de la Côte, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Memorious’ (p) 195
2013 Domaine de la Côte, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Bloom’s Field’ (p) 170
2015 Domaine de la Côte, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘Bloom’s Field’ (p) 160
2015 Domaine de la Côte, Sta. Rita Hills. ‘La Côte (p) 210
Southern Hemisphere:
2016 Bodega Chacra, Patagonia, Argentina. ‘Cincuenta y Cinco’ B (p) 120
2013 Amayna, Leyda Valley, Chile. 75
2016 Quartz Reef, Central Otago, New Zealand. B 100
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Domestic Cabernet Sauvignon &
Bordeaux Varietals Washington:
2016 Betz Family Winery, Columbia Valley. ‘Clos de Betz’ 144
California:
2003 Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma. 155
2014 Arnot-Roberts, Chalk Hill, Sonoma. ‘Clajeux Vineyard’ 205
2014 Arnot-Roberts, Santa Cruz Mountains. ‘Fellom Ranch’ 205
2014 Fisher Vineyards, Sonoma. ‘Mountain Estate Vineyard’ (p) 195
2014 Kamen, Moon Mountain, Sonoma. B 210
2011 Keenan Winery, Spring Mountain. ‘Mernet’ Reserve 250
2017 Raymond, Napa Valley. ‘Reserve Selection’ Merlot 78
2014 Philip Togni, Napa Valley. (p) 285 185
2004 Staglin, Rutherford, Napa Valley. 400
2005 Staglin, Rutherford, Napa Valley. 480
2006 Bressler, Napa Valley. 210
2012 Bressler, Napa Valley. [Magnum] 495
2013 Corison, Napa Valley. ‘Kronos Vineyard’ 405
2013 Corison, Napa Valley. [Magnum] 441
2017 Hardin, Napa Valley. 85
2015 Peju, Napa Valley. (p) 135
2014 Ramey, Napa Valley. 130
2016 Venge Vineyards, Napa Valley. ‘Silencieux’ 130
2014 Chappellet, Napa Valley. ‘Prichard Hill’ 533
2012 Keever Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley. 300
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California continued…
2003 Mayacamas, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley. 570
2013 Scholium Project, Suisun Valley. ‘Wolfskill’ 120
2015 I. Brand & Family, Paicines. ‘Bayly Ranch’ Cabernet Franc 132
2013 Jonata, Santa Barbara County. ‘Fenix’ Merlot Blend 177
New World Cabernet Sauvignon &
Bordeaux Varietals 2014 Craggy Range, Wairarapa, New Zealand. ‘Sophia’ Bordeaux Blend 168
2013 Domus Aurea, Maipo Valley, Chile. Cabernet Sauvignon 130
2010 Santa Rita, Maipo Valley, Chile. ‘Casa Real’ Cabernet Sauvignon 180
2015 Garage Wine Co., Maule, Chile. ‘Renacido Vineyard #64’ Cabernet Sauvignon 85
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Dessert Wine France:
1990 Domaine Huet, Vouvray. ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux Chenin Blanc B 282
2005 Domaine Huet, Vouvray. ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux Chenin Blanc [375 ml] B 75
N.V. Gaston Riviere, Pineau des Charentes. ‘Francois 1er’ 78
1980 Château Doisy-Vedrines, Sauternes, France. [375 ml] 177
Germany:
2005 Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany. ‘Bernkasteler Lay’ Trockenbeerenauslese [375 ml] 255
Hungary:
2016 Evolucio, Tokaji, Hungary. ‘Late Harvest’ [375 ml] 36
Italy:
2016 Luigi Giusti, Marche, Italy. ‘Visciola’ [500 ml] 75
1995 Curatolo Arini, Sicily, Italy. ‘Marsala Vergine’ 99
Portugal:
N.V. Niepoort, Duoro, Portugal. Ruby Port 52
N.V. Niepoort, Duoro, Portugal. Tawny Port 52
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