What We Like to Drink

Sommelier's Suggestions are weighted within the wine type.

SPARKLING

nv Ca' del Bosco, Franciacorta, Lombardia
69
nv Delamotte Brut, Le Mesnil sur Oger, Champagne Sister winery to Salon; the greatest bubbly 
77
nv Roederer Brut Premier, Reims, Champagne
82
nv Il Follo Cuvee Brut Rose Spumante, Veneto Fabulous pink, Prosecco with a touch of Cab
36
nv Billecarte Salmon Brut Rose, Mareuil-sur-Ay
175

ITALIAN WHITES

2007 Gianni Gagliardo 'Fallegro' Favorita, Piemonte Favorita is related to Vermentino
33
2006 Casamatta Bianco (Vermentino), Toscana Somewhat fuller than above
31
2007 Bruno Giacosa Arneis, Roero, Piemonte
66
2006 Camporeale Catarratto, Benede Bianco, Sicilia
38
2006 Clelia Romano Fiano di Avellino, Colli di Lapio, Campania
52
2006 Terre del Vulcano Falanghina, Beneventano, Campania
35
2005 Jermann Dreams (Chardonnay), Friuli-VG, Elegant, ripe, exotic fruit, melted butter and vanilla
104
2006 Cantina Cortaccia Gewurztraminer, Alto Adige
32
2001 Gravner Ribolla Gialla, Venezia Giulia
150

GLOBAL WHITES

2006 Ostatu Rioja Blanco, Rioja, Spain
32
2007 Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnesus, Greece
30
2007 Fefinanes Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain citrus, peaches and luscious ripe fruit
48
2007 Salomon Gruner Veltliner, Hochterrassen, Kremstal, Austria
42
2006 Desante Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
32
2007 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley
59
2007 Araujo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
90

2005 Ladoucette Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc from the other side of the river from Sancerre, a little softer and fruitier

60
2006 Francois Pinon Vouvray (Chenin Blanc), Loire Valley, France
35
2006 Remoissenet Meursault, Cuvee Maurice Chevalier, Bourgogne, France
104
2006 Morlet Family, La Porportion Doree (Sauvignon-Semillon), Sonoma Coast
120
2007 Luli Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
38
2006 Hirsch Chardonnay, Estate, Sonoma Coast
86
2005 Bouchard Meursault, Gouttes d'Or, 1er Cru, Bourgogne, France Super vintage, and wine
145
2006 Peter Michael Chardonnay, La Carrieres, Knights Valley
160
2003 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Alder Spring, Mendocino only 1 bottle left
115
2003 Neillon Chassagne Montrachet, Champ Gains, 1er Cru, Bourgogne, France
125
2006 Philippe Faury Condrieu (Viognier), Northern Rhone Valley, France
96
2006 Donnhoff Riesling Kabinett, Oberhauser Leisten, Nahe, Germany
60
2006 Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer, Alsace, France
48

ROSÉ

2007 Domaine Tempier Rose, Bandol, Provence, France
68

ITALIAN REDS

2006 Ann Maria Abbona Dolcetto di Dogliani, Piemonte
30
2005 Il Palazzino Chianti Classico, Argenina, Toscana
42
2003 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico Riserva, Toscana Perfection in Chianti
100
2005 M. Marengo Barbera d'Alba, 'Pugname', Piemonte
62
2001 Moroder 'Dorico' Riserva, Rosso Conero, Marche
81
2005 Corteforte Valpolicella Classico Ripassato, Veneto
50
2004 Bruno Rocca Rabajolo (Nebbiolo-Barbera-Cabernet Sauvignon), Langhe, Piemonte
72
2006 Ciacci Rosso di Montalcino, Toscana
66
2005 Testamatta Testamatta (Sangiovese in barrique), Toscana
150
2004 Argiano Solengo (Super Tuscan - Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah), Toscana
150
2005 Tignanello, Toscana The wine that changed it all
180
2004 Cantine Notaio Aglianico del Vulture, La Firma, Basilicata
79
2003 Mastroberardino Taurasi, 'Radici', Campania
90
2004 Luigi Einaudi Barolo, Piemonte
120
1997 Produttori del Barbaresco, Asili, Piemonte
170
2001 Baudana Barolo, Cerretta, Piemonte
110
1999 Bruno Giacosa Barolo, Piemonte
220
2001 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana
99
2003 Ciacci Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana
115
2000 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana
175
2003 Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto
225
2003 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto
125

GLOBAL REDS

 
2006 Bachey-Legros Bourgogne (Pinot Noir), Vieilles Vignes, France Light and tasty 45
2005 Talley Estate Pinot Noir, Edna Valley 60
2006 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir, Olivet Lane, Russian River Valley 120
2006 Perrot Minot Gevrey Chambertin, Bourgogne, France 125
2005 Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage (Syrah), Rhone Valley, France 56
2006 Cuilleron Saint Joseph (Syrah), L'Amarybelle, Rhone Valley, France 92
2005 DuMOL Syrah, Jack Robert's Run, Russian River Valley 72
2006 Pride Mountain Merlot, Napa Valley   Super juicy, big, black fruit 100
1996 Chateau Lafon Rochet, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France3 165
2005 Spottswoode Cabernet Savignon, 'Lindenhurst,' Napa Valley 100
2005 Hoopes Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley in Oakville on the bench to the right of Mondavi 102
2005 Turley Zinfandel, Hayne Vineyard, Napa Valley 150

HALF BOTTLES

SPARKLING, INCLUDING CHAMPAGNE

2006 Cascina Ca'Rossa Birbet, Piemonte 500ml Slightly sweet, slightly sparkling
33
nv Nicolas Feuillatte Brut, Epernay, Champagne
44
nv Nicolas Feuillate, Rose, Brut, Epernay Champagne
54
nv Taittinger Brut Francaise, Reims, Champagne
33

ITALY - WHITES AND REDS

2003 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
64
2004 Conterno Fantino Barolo, Sori Ginestra, Piemonte
120
2001 Michele Chiarlo Barolo, Piemonte
42
2004 Luigi Einaudi Barolo, Piemonte
70
2004 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva, Cru Rancia, Toscana
38
2004 Gaja Barbaresco, Piemonte
210
2005 Gaja Chardonnay, Rossj Bass, Langhe, Piemonte
75
2006 Jermann Pinot Grigio, Friuli
42
2004 Marchese de Gresy Barbaresco, Piemonte
59
2004 Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva, Toscana
33
2005 Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Toscana
185
2003 Scavino Barolo, Piemonte
54

GLOBAL WHITES

2007 Cuilleron Condrieu (Viognier), La Petite Cote, Rhone Valley, France
68
2006 Cuilleron Condrieu, Les Chaillets, Rhone Valley, France
80
2003 Robert Denogent Saint Veran, Pommards, Maconnais, Bourgogne, France 24
24
2007 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
28
2007 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley 32
32
2005 Ferrari Carano Chardonnay Reserve, Carneros
35
2006 Guigal Condrieu, Rhone Valley, France
60
2005 Albert Grivault Meursault Perrieres, Bourgogne, France
92
2002 Gunderloch Riesling Auslese GKA, Rothenberg Nackenheim, Rienhessen, Germany
72
2005 Ladoucette Pouilly Fume (Sauvignon Blanc), Loire Valley, France
30
2005 Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet, Sous Puits 1er Cru, Bourgogne, France
62
2003 Louis Latour Pouilly Vinzelles, Maconnais, Bourgogne, France
16
2006 Matrot Meursault, Les Chevalieres, Bourgogne, France
49
2003 Rauzan Despagne Blanc, Bordeaux, France
18
2005 Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River Ranches, Russian River Valley
27
1999 Soulez Savennieres, Roche aux Moines, Loire Valley, France
63

GLOBAL REDS & ROSÉ

2003 Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
35
2004 Bouchard Beaune Greves, L'Enfant Jesus, Bourgogne, France
115
2005 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
67
2006 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
46
2005 Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
57
2003 Chateau Mongravey, Margaux, Bordeaux, France
36
2005 Nicholas Potel Morey St. Denis, Vielle Vignes, Bourgogne, France
56
2005 Pride Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
66
2005 Shafer Merlot, Napa Valley
49
2006 Sineann Pinot Noir, Oregon
35
2004 Chateau St. Jean Cing Cepage, Sonoma County
59
2006 Vieux Telegramme Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone Valley, France
43
2007 Domaine Tempier Rosé, Bandol, Provence, France The world's greatest rosé
35

PROSECCO, SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE

nv Ariola Dry Sparkling Malvasia, Emilia Romagna
38
nv Ca del Bosco, Brut, Franciacorta, Lombardia,
69
2006 Cascina Ca Rossa, Birbet (slightly sweet, lightly sparkling), Brachetto, Piemonte
38
2004 Deltetto Metodo Champagnois, Extra Brut, Piemonte
80
nv Deltetto Metodo Champagnois Rose, Extra Brut, Piemonte
78
nv Drusian Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Veneto
34
nv Il Follo Cuvee Rosé (Prosecco with a little bit of Cab), Veneto
35
nv Ill Follo Prosecco, Extra Dry, v.s.a.q., Veneto
35
2005 Malvira Birbet (slightly sweet, lightly sparkling), Brachetto, Piemonte
33
nv Mionetto Prosecco Brut, Veneto
28
nv Piper Sonoma, Brut, Sonoma County
30
nv Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley
42
nv Billecarte Salmon Brut Rose, Mareuil-sur-Ay
175
nv Carnard Duchene, Brut, Ludes, Champagne
75
nv Delamotte, Brut, Le Mesnil sur Oger, Champagne
77
1996 Delamotte Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Le Mesnil sur Oger, Champagne, Magnum
445
2000 Paul Dethune Millesime, Brut, Ambonnay, Champagne
120
1999 Dom Perignon, Brut, Epernay, Champagne
300
1996 Dom Perignon, Brut, Epernay, Champagne
350
1998 Gaston Chiquet Club Special, Brut, Dizy, Champagne
120
nv Gonet Medeville Blanc de Noirs, Brut, Bisseuil, Champagne
81
nv Gonet Medeville Rosé, Extra Brut, Bisseuil, Champagne
93
nv Gosset Excellence, Brut, Ay, Champagne
75
nv Heidsieck Monopole Premier Blue Top, Brut, Reims, Champagne
76
1964 Henriot Cuvee Enchanteleurs, Brut, Reims, Champagne
750
nv J. Lassalle Brut Cachet d'Or, Brut, Chigny les Roses, Champagne
62
mv Krug Grand Cuvee, Brut, Reims, Champagne
300
nv Lancelot Royer Blanc de Blancs, Cuvee de Chevaliers, Brut, Cramant, Champagne
92
nv Larmandier Bernier Tradition, Brut , 1er Cru, Vertus, Champagne
93
nv Larmandier Bernier Terre de Vertus, Brut, Vertus, Champagne
105
nv Nicolas Feuillatte Brut, Epernay, Champagne, 375ml
44
nv Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose, Epernay, Champagne, 375ml
54
nv Piper Heidsieck Brut, Reims, Champagne
55
1998 Pol Roger, Brut, Epernay, Champagne
200
nv Roederer Premier, Brut, Reims, Champagne
82
1996 Salon Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Les Mesnil sur Oger, Champange
425
2006 Mollydooker Goosebumps Sparkling Shiraz, Australia
105

ITALIAN WHITES

NORTH

2006 Bolognani Moscato Giallo, Trentino-Alto Adige
33
2006 Broglia Gavi, La Meirana, Piemonte
35
2006 Ca Rugate Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine, Veneto
43
2006 Cantina Cortaccia Gewurztraminer, Alto Adige
32
2006 Deltetto Favorita, Sarvai, Roero, Piemonte
42
2005 Remo Farina Bianco di Custoza, Veneto
27
2007 Gagliardo Favorito, 'Favorita,' Piemonte
33
2005 Gaja Gaia & Rey Chardonnay, Langhe, Piemonte
265
2007 Giacosa Arneis, Roero, Piemonte
66
2001 Gravner Ribolla Gialla, Venezia Giulia
150
2005 Jermann Chardonnay, Dreams, Venezia-Giulia
104
2006 Jermann Pinot Grigio, Venezia-Giulia
59
2005 Lis Neris Jurosa Chardonnay, Venezia-Giulia
59
2006 Lis Neris Pinot Grigio, Venezia-Giulia
43
2006 Mio (Allegrini) Soave, Veneto
28
2006 Suavia Soave Classico, Veneto
34
2006 Cascina Val del Prete Arneis, Luet, Roero, Piemonte
43
2006 Valle Isarco, Pinot Grigio, 'Aristos', Alto Adige
43
2007 Venica Friulano, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
42
2007 Venica Malvasia Istriana, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
48
2007 Vietti Arneis, Roero, Piemonte
45
2005 La Viarte Sauvignon, Colli Orientali del Friuli
31
2005 Zuani Vigne Bianco, Collio
42
   

CENTRAL

2006 Casamatta Bianco, Toscana
31
2006 Vincenzo Cesani Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Toscana
28
2006 Castello Luzzano Seta Malvasia, Colli Piacentini, Emilia Romagna
34
2006 Moncaro Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Marches
31
2006 Teruzzi & Puthod Terre di Tufo, Toscana
44
2007 Cante Tollo, Pecorino, Abruzzo
34
   

SOUTH & THE ISLANDS

2006 A-Mano Fiano/Greco, Puglia
28
2004 Benito Ferrara Greco di Tufo, Campania
41
2006 Camporeale Catarratto Benede, Sicilia
38
2006 Clelia Romano Fiano di Avellino, Colli di Lapio, Campania
52
2007 Piero Mancini Vermentino di Gallura, Sardegna
32
2007 Marissa Cuomo Ravello Bianco, Costa d'Amalfi, Campania
45
2004 Gulfi Carjcanti Bianco, Sicilia
42
2006 Mastroberardino Fiano di Avellino, Radici, Campania
39
2006 Mastroberardino Greco di Tufo, Nova Serra, Campania
38
2006 Cantine Taburno Falanghina, Campania
48
2006 Terre del Vulcano Falanghina, Beneventano, Campania
35
2006 Serramarracco Grilla del Barone, Sicilia
38

ITALIAN REDS

PIEMONTE

DOLCETTO

Fun and juicy, dark in color, but light in body.
2006 Anna Maria Abbona Dolcetto di Dogliani
30
2006 Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto di Dogliani
30
2006 Elio Grasso Dolcetto d'Alba
32
2006 M. Marengo, Dolcetto d'Alba
38
2004 Giuseppe Mascarello Dolcetto d'Alba, Santa Stefano di Perno
38
 

BARBERA

Extremely Versatile. Some are simple, delicious and great pasta wines, like the Vietti. Some are serious, with great depth, like the Altare Larigis. some are modern and chocolatey, like the Val del Prete.
 
2004 Altare Larigi, Langhe
140
2003 Altare Larigi, Langhe
145
2001 Altare Larigi, Langhe
150
2006 Conterno Fantino Barbera d'Alba, 'Vignota'
60
2004 Luigi Coppo Barbera d'Alba, Camp du Rous
48
2005 Damilano Barbera d'Alba
35
2005 Deltetto Barbera d'Alba, Rocche delle Marchese
89
2005 E. Pira Barbera d'Alba
54
2006 Fontanafredda Barbera d'Alba, Briccotondo
34
2005 M. Marengo Barbera d'Alba, Pugname
62
2004 Quorum Barbera d'Asti, 'Hastae'
130
2004 Cascina Val del Prete Barbera d'Alba Carolina
74
   

BARBARESCO

100% Nebbiolo and one of the two greatest regions for this grape. The appellation comprises the hills in three communes east and northeast of Alba: Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso.
1985 Casetta Barbaresco, Vigna Magallo
160
1982 Casetta Barbaresco, Vigna Ausario
180
2004 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco
400
1998 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco
500
1997 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco
650
1994 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco
450
2004 Angelo Gaja Costa Russi, Langhe
800
2001 Angelo Gaja Costa Russi, Langhe
850
1996 Angelo Gaja Costa Russi, Langhe
790
1995 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco, Costa Russi
650
1993 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco, Costa Russi
675
2004 Angelo Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, Langhe
870
2001 Angelo Gaja Sori Lan Lorenzo, Langhe
800
1998 Angelo Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, Langhe
625
1996 Angelo Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, Langhe
790
1995 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco, Sori San Lorenzo
650
1993 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco, Sori San Lorenzo
675
1982 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco, Sori San Lorenzo
950
1995 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco, Sori Tildin
900
1985 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco, Sori Tildin
999
2004 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Rabaja
280
2001 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Asili
268
2004 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Santa Stefano
275
1999 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Santa Stefano
325
1993 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Santa Stefano
290
1979 Le Colline Barbaresco
200
2004 Moccagatta Barbaresco, Bric Balin
120
2004 Moccagatta Barbaresco, Cole
130
2004 Cantina del Pino Barbaresco
69
1997 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco, Asili
170
1997 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Moccagatta
170
1997 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco, Paje
170
1996 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco, Paje
170
1990 Prunotto Barbaresco, Montestefano
275
2002 Rivetti (La Spinetta) Barbaresco
120
2004 Rivetti (La Spinetta) Barbaresco, Valeirano
215
2004 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco
105
2004 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco, Coparossa
160
2004 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco, Rabaja
180
2003 Sottimano Barbaresco, Pajore
120

BAROLO

100 % Nebbiolo and possibly the greatest region for this incredible grape. The area is a patch of the Langhe hills southwest of the town of Alba, taking in 11 towns in total. The top communes are Monforte d'Alba, Serralunga d'Alba, Castiglione Falleto, Barolo and La Morra.
2004 Altare Barolo
195
2003 Altare Barolo
150
2001 Altare Barolo
200
2001 Altare Barolo, Arborina
200
1999 Altare Barolo, Arborina
275
2004 Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo
76
2004 Azelia Barolo, San Rocco
175
2001 Azelia Barolo, Bricco Fiasco
185
1993 Azelia Barolo, Bricco Fiasco
224
2001 Borgogno Barolo Riserva Liste-Storico
190
1998 Borgogno Barolo Riserva Liste-Storico
165
2001 Borgogno Barolo Classico Riserva
144
1998 Borgogno Barolo Classico Riserva
144
1990 Borgogno Barolo Riserva
260
1985 Borgogno Barolo Riserva
280
1982 Borgogno Barolo Riserva
285
1978 Borgogno Barolo Riserva
300
1974 Borgogno Barolo Riserva
325
1967 Borgogno Barolo Riserva
350
1952 Borgogno Barolo Riserva
375
1947 Borgogno Barolo Riserva
495
1993 Brero Barolo Roset
150
2001 Cappellano Barolo, Pie Rupestris
150
2001 Cavalotto Barolo, Bricco Boschi San Giuseppe Riserva
160
1997 Cavalloto Barolo ,Vignolo Riserva
165
2004 Clerico Barolo, Ginestra
240
2003 Clerico Barolo, Ginestra
200
1993 Clerico Barolo Ginestra
250
2004 Clerico Barolo, Pajana
230
2003 Clerico Barolo Pajana
235
2000 Clerico Barolo Pajana
240
2001 Clerico Barolo Percristina
295
1999 Clerico Barolo Percristina
320
1998 Clerico Barolo Percristina
330
2001 Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia
200
2001 Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala
248
1999 Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala
350
1998 Oddero Barolo Cru Rionda
220
1997 Oddero Barolo Cru Rionda
230
1996 Oddero Barolo Cru Rionda
240
1995 Oddero Barolo Cru Rionda
250
2000 Enrico Pira Barolo Cannubi
160
1998 Enrico Pira Barolo Cannubi
175
2004 Luigi Pira Barolo
94
2004 Luigi Pira Barolo Vigno Rionda
255
2001 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi
150
2003 Rivetti (La Spinetta) Barolo Vigne Campe
220
2001 Rivetti (La Spinetta) Barolo Vigne Campe
250
1999 Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis
255
1994 Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis
300
1993 Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis
310
1991 Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis
400
2001 Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne
225
2000 Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne
250
1998 Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne
275
2003 Scavino Barolo
110
1990 Scavino Barolo
300
2001 Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc
185
1999 Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc
215
1993 Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc
250
2004 Scavino Barolo Cannubi
270
1993 Scavino Barolo Cannubi
210
1990 Scavino Barolo Cannubi
350
1989 Scavino Barolo Cannubi
350
2004 Scavino Barolo Carobric
218
2001 Scavino Barolo Carobric
175
2000 Scavino Barolo Carobric
200
1999 Scavino Barolo Carobric
225
1998 Scavino Barolo Carobric
250
2000 Scavino Barolo Riserva Annunziata
450
1999 Scavino Barolo Riserva Annunziata
475
1998 Scavino Barolo Riserva Annunziata
500
1993 Seghesio Barolo La Villa
190
1990 Seghesio Barolo La Villa
275
1989 Seghesio Barolo La Villa
300
2003 Vietti Barolo, Castiglione Faletto
86
2001 Vietti Barolo Brunate
190
2001 Vietti Barolo Rocche
200

GREAT PIEMONTESE RED WINES

2005 Altare Arborina (Nebbiolo)
200
2003 Altare Arborina
130
2001 Altare Arborina
144
2003 Altare La Villa (Nebbiolo-Barbera)
130
2001 Altare La Villa
144
1991 Altare La Villa
195
1976 Antoniolo Gattinara
200
1967 Antoniolo Gattinara
270
1964 Antoniolo Gattinara
300
2004 Cascina Ca'Rossa Roero, Mompisano
73
1990 Clerico Arte (Nebbiolo-Barbera)
225
1989 Clerico Arte (Nebbiolo-Barbera)
225
1986 Clerico Arte (Nebbiolo-Barbera)
250
2005 Deltetto Roero, Braja
64
2003 Malvira Roero, Trinita
77
2006 Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo della Langhe
38
1982 Roagna Opera Prima
175
2005 Bruno Rocca Rabajolo (Cabernet-Nebbiolo-Barbera)
72
2000 Travaglini Gattinara Riserva
80

TOSCANA

CHIANTI

Chianti has seven different geographical zones, Chianti Classico being one of them. Sangiovese is the predominant grape, as it is in most of Tuscany. Chianti has come a long way since the days of the straw bottle. All wines are good and some are great.
2005 Il Palazzino Chianti Classico, Argenina
43
2004 Il Palazzino Chianti Classico, Grosso Sanese
87
2006 Monte Bernardi Retromarcia Chianti Classico
39
2001 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico Riserva, San Marcellino
110
1999 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico Riserva, San Marcellino
125
2005 San Giusto Chianti Classico
48
2004 San Giusto Chianti Classico Riserva, Baroncole
92

MONTALCINO

This ancient walled city is home to possibly the greatest expression of Sangiovese; i.e. Brunello. Brunello (100% Sangiovese Grosso) is released after four years of aging. Riservas are aged an extra year. The Rosso is younger and easy drinking , aged for one year and released after two.
2003 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
125
2003 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, Montosoli
225
1997 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
250
1993 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, Montosoli
250
2001 Antinori Pian delle Vigna Brunello di Montalcino
135
2001 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montacino
100
1985 Canalicchio Brunello di Montalcino
300
2005 Caprili Rosso di Montacino
48
2003 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Nuova
165
2001 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Nuova
300
2006 Casanova di Neri Rosso
53
2003 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino
115
2003 Ciacci Piccolomini Burnello di Montalcino, Pianrosso
140
2006 Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso
66
2001 Coldisole Brunello di Montalcino
100
2003 Fanti Brunello di Montalcino
125
1990 Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina
250
2003 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino
195
2006 Sassetti Pertimali Rosso di Montalcino
74
2003 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino
135
2001 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
195
2006 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino
60
2000 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino
175
2000 Vinea Familiae Brunello di Montalcino
85

MONTEPULCIANO

The town of Montepulciano is also home to Sangiovese, where it is called Prunolo Gentile. The great wine of the region is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the rosso is aged quickly.
2005 Avignonese Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
55
2004 Avignonese Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva, 'Grandi Annate'
120

SUPER TUSCANS

Sassicaia may have been the first 'Super Tuscan.' Tignanello officially gets that title from the 1970s when it was named by the press as a 'Super Tuscan' instead of vino da tavola or table wine. This is not an official classification. It is meant to represent a more world-styled wine -- clean and usually having more oak than the classical wine of the district. They may be made by a Chianti house, etc. They can be pure Sangiovese or can be a French varietal or a blend of both.
2004 Argiano 'Solengo' (Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah)
150
2006 Tenuta di Biserno 'Insoglio del Cinghiale' (Merlot-Cab Franc)
82
2004 Casanova di Neri 'Pietradonice' (95% Cabernet - Sangiovese)
195
2004 Felsina 'Fontalloro'
90
2005 La Massa (Sangiovese-Merlot-Cab)
50
2005 Ornellaia (Cabernet-Merlot-Franc-Petit Verdot)
1988 Ornellaia (Cabernet-Merlot}
500
2004 Querceto di Castellina 'Padlirio' (Merlot)
75
1985 Castello di Rampolla Sammarco
250
2005 Sassicaia (95% Cab Sauvignon-Cab Franc)
375
1980 Sassicaia (Cabernet)
500
1988 Tenuta Farneta Bongoverno
200
2003 Castello del Terriccio Lupicaia (90% Cabernet - Merlot)
198
2004 Castello del Terricio 'Tassinaia' (Sangiovese-Cab-Merlot)
95
2005 Testamatta 'Soffocone di Vincigliata' (Sangiovese-Caniolo-Colorino)
59
2005 Testamatta Testamatta (Sangiovese)
150
2005 Tignanaello (80% Sangiovese-20% Cabernet)
180
2004 Tignanello
190
1988 Tignanello
500
2004 Tenuta di Trinoro Le Cupole Rosso (Merlot - Franc - Cab)
72

SOUTHERN MAREMMA

Super Tuscans started in the Maremma, an area centered around the town of Grosseto on the southern Tuscan coast. The northern Maremma, i.e. Bolgheri, etc.,is home to the great wines like Sassicaia and Ornellaia. The southern zone is different, hotter and is viewed separately.
2004 Frassinello Poggio alla Guardia (Cabernet - Merlot - Sangiovese)
46
2003 Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda
225
2005 Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano
39
2003 Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Riserva, Poggio Valente
90
2003 Le Pupille Saffredi (Cabernet Sauvignon)
195

VENETO, FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA & TRENTINO

The Veneto is in northeastern Italy is home to Valpolicella, Amarone (the dried grape version) and Bardolino.These wines are made from the Corvina grape with others such as Molinar and Rondinella). There are some other wines including international grapes. Friuli and Trentino-Alto have many indigenous and international grapes.
2003 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto
150
2000 Caterina Zardini Amarone della Valpolicella
99
2005 Cavalchina Bardolino, Veneto
28
2006 Cantina Cortaccia Lagrein, Alto Adige
38
2004 Corteforte Valpolicella Classico 'Ripassato'
50
2000 Corteforte Amarone della Valpolicella 'Osan', 500ml
110
2000 Corteforte Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
110
2002 Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto
900
2003 Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto
260
2004 Endrizi Teroldego, Trentino
54
2005 Jermann Pinot Nero, Red Angel On The Moonlight, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
71
2001 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Campolongo di Torbe, Veneto
250
2001 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Mazzano, Veneto
310
2001 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Vaio Amarone, Veneto
160
2003 Musella Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto
79
2006 Thurnhoff Lagrein, Merlau, Alto Adige
38
1997 Quintarelli Alzero (Cabernet Franc made like Amarone), Veneto
525
1995 Quintarelli Amarone Recioto di Valpolicella Monte Ca Palletta, Veneto
450

UMBRIA & EMILIA ROMAGNA

Umbria has two DOCGs. Torgiano Rosso Riserva is made from Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Lungarotti is the most prestigious producer. The great local balck grape is Sagrantino. It is dark, intense and wonderful. Emilia Romagna is reknown for Sangiovese and this area may well be its true birthplace. Also there's Lambrusco.
1994 Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco 25th Anno, Umbria
160
2001 Castello Luzzano Gutturnio Reserva, Romeo, Emilia Romagna
56
2000 Lungarotti Rubesco Riserva Monticchio, Torgiano Rosso Riserva, Umbria
96
1987 Lungarotti Rubesco Riserva Monticchio, Torgiano Rosso Riserva, Umbria
150
2003 Milziade Antano Sagrantino di Montefalco
92
1994 Pruno Sangiovese di Romagna, Emilia Romagna
125
2005 Scacciadiavole Rosso di Montefalco, Umbria
36

MARCHE

The red grapes of this area are Montepulciano and Sangiovese. Montepulciano is a different grape than the sangiovese grown in Tuscany in the town of Montepulciano. The March's long Adriatic coastline is offset by a spine of the Apennines that runs the length of the region.
2003 Conti Buscareto Lacrima di Morro d'Alba
58
2001 Moroder Dorico Riserva, Rosso Conero
81
2005 Poderi San Lazzaro 'Polesio' (Sangiovese)
29
2005 Selvagrossa 'Poveriano' (Cabernet Franc)
58

ABRUZZI & MOLISE

These two regions were at one time considered one zone. Since the D.O.C. laws in 1963 Abruzzi & Molise are actually separate appellations. Montepulciano is the key grape.
2004 Di Majo Norante Ramitello (80% Prugnolo a.k.a. Sangiovese and Aglianico), Molise
38
2005 Gran Sasso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
29
2004 Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abuzzo
58
2003 Umani Ronchi Jorio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
40

CAMPANIA

Aglianco is the top red grape; especially in Taurasi (the region's only D.O.C.G. for red wine). Piedirosso grapes are typical of the coastal zones. Naples is the capital.
2005 De Conciliis Aglianico Donnaluna
45
2005 Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
32
2003 Mastroberardino Taurasi 'Radici'
90
2005 Molettieri Agliancio, Irpinia
45
2003 Cantine Taburno Piedirosso
42

PUGLIA

The heel of the boot of Italy, Puglia runs neck and neck with Sicily for the title of Italy's most prolific wine producer. Only a small percentage of Puglia's wine is bottled and/or classified as D.O.C. Negroamaro is the most widely planted grape in the region and Primitivo, related to Zinfandel, is one of the Italian stars of American restaurants.
2004 Cantele Amativo Primitivo Negroamaro
60
2005 Gran Sasso Primitivo
26
2005 Luccarelli Primitivo di Mandura
29
2003 Tormaresca Bocca di Lupo Aglianico
55

BASILICATA

The ankle above the boot, Basilicata' Agliancio del Vuture is the other great zone for Aglianico.
2004 Cantine Notaio Aglianico del Vulture, La Firma
79

SARDEGNA

2003 Contini Cannonau di Sardegna 'Inu'
54
2003 Barrua, Isola dei Nuraghi
99

SICILIA

Sicily is the hottest, driest region in Italy. The great indigeous black grape is Nero d'Avola.
2004 Ajello Furat Nero d'Avola
36
2005 Poggio Bortolone Cerasuolo di Vittoria
46
2004 Di Giovanni Gerbino Rosso (Nero d'Avola-Cabernet)
32
2006 Graci Etna Rosso (Nerello Mascalese)
52
2003 Gulfi Nerojbleo Nero d'Avola
43
2004 Palari Rosso Soprano
69
2005 Valle d'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria
45
2005 Valle d'Acate Frappato
40

THE WORLD OF WHITES

AMERICA

2005 Babcock Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
40
2006 Benziger Chardonnay, Los Carneros
32
2005 Bjornstad Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
89
2006 Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa Valley
75
2005 Casa de la Cruz Chardonnay, Sonoma
38
2005 Chasseur Chardonnay, Durrell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
110
2005 Ferrari Carano Chardonnay, Tre Terre, Alexander Valley
63
2006 Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
80
2005 Freeman Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
86
2006 Hess Chardonnay, Shirtail Creek, Monterey
40
2006 Hirsch Chardonnay, Estate, Sonoma Coast
86
2006 L'Angevin Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
76
2006 L'Angevin Chardonnay, Laughlin Vineyard, Russian River Valley
88
1995 Littorai Chardonnay, Occidental Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
235
2005 Londer Chardonnay, Kent Ritchie Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
80
2007 Luli Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
38
2005 Maldonado Chardonnay, Sonoma County
90
2007 Malm Chardonnay, Alexander Valley
42
2006 Maranet Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
49
2006 Matanzas Creek Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley
55
2005 Melville Chardonnay, Verna's, Santa Barbara County
45
2006 Miner Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley
59
2006 Napa Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley
34
2006 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay, Napa Valley
128
2006 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley
69
2004 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Zio Tony Vineyard, Russian River Valley
69
2003 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino
115
2006 Peter Michael Chardonnay, La Carrieres, Sonoma County
160
2006 Ridge Chardonnay, Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains
78
2006 Rombauer Chardonnay, Napa Valley
63
2006 Saintsbury Chardonnay, Brown Ranch, Carneros
75
2005 Sbragia Chardonnay, Gamble Ranch, Sonoma County
75
2006 Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
46
2005 Talley Chardonnay Rosemary's, Arroyo Grande Valley
95
2006 Taz Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
35
2007 Varner Chardonnay, Foxglove, San Luis Obispo
36
2005 Babcock Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
40
2006 Benziger Chardonnay, Los Carneros
32
2005 Bjornstad Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley
89
2006 Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa Valley
75
2005 Casa de la Cruz Chardonnay, Sonoma
38
2005 Chasseur Chardonnay, Durrell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
110
2005 Ferrari Carano Chardonnay, Tre Terre, Alexander Valley
63
2006 Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
80
2005 Freeman Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
86
2006 Hess Chardonnay, Shirtail Creek, Monterey
40
2006 Hirsch Chardonnay, Estate, Sonoma Coast
86
2006 L'Angevin Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
76
2006 L'Angevin Chardonnay, Laughlin Vineyard, Russian River Valley
88
1995 Littorai Chardonnay, Occidental Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
235
2005 Londer Chardonnay, Kent Ritchie Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
80
2007 Luli Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
38
2005 Maldonado Chardonnay, Sonoma County
90
2007 Malm Chardonnay, Alexander Valley
42
2006 Maranet Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
49
2006 Matanzas Creek Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley
55
2005 Melville Chardonnay, Verna's, Santa Barbara County
45
2006 Miner Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley
59
2006 Napa Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley
34
2006 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay, Napa Valley
128
2006 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley
69
2004 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Zio Tony Vineyard, Russian River Valley
69
2003 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino
115
2006 Peter Michael Chardonnay, La Carrieres, Sonoma County
160
2006 Ridge Chardonnay, Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains
78
2006 Rombauer Chardonnay, Napa Valley
63
2006 Saintsbury Chardonnay, Brown Ranch, Carneros
75
2005 Sbragia Chardonnay, Gamble Ranch, Sonoma County
75
2006 Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
46
2005 Talley Chardonnay Rosemary's, Arroyo Grande Valley
95
2006 Taz Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
35
2007 Varner Chardonnay, Foxglove, San Luis Obispo
36
2006 Varner Chardonnay, Home Block, Santa Cruz Mountains
78
2005 Varner Chardonnay, Bee Block, Santa Cruz Mountains
62
2005 White Rock Chardonnay, Napa Valley
54
2007 Araujo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
90
2006 Bravante Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast
35
2007 Breggo Sauvignon Blanc, Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley
48
2007 Corra Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
48
2006 DeSante Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
35
2007 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
54
2006 Morlet Family Sauvignon Blanc - Semillion, La Porportion Doree
120
2006 Saxon Brown Semillon, Casa Santinamaria, Sonoma County
45
2007 Alban Viognier, Central Coast
48
2007 Copain Viognier, Tous Ensemble, Anderson Valley
38
2006 Copain Roussanne, James Berry Vineyard, Paso Robles
66
2007 DeLille Cellars 'Doyenne,' (Roussanne), Columbia Valley, Washington
74
2005 Foxen Chenin Blanc, Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley
42
2007 O'Reilly's Pinot Gris, Oregon
30
2007 Parkmon Viognier, Russian River Valley
45
2007 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc - Viognier, Clarksburg
29

FRANCE

BURGUNDY - WHITE

2006 Daniel Barraud Macon-Vergisson, Le Rocche, Maconnais
58
2004 Benoit Ente Puligny Montrachet
150
2005 Henri Boillot Puligny Montrachet
140
2006 Jean Marc Boillot Rully, Meix Cadot, 1er Cru
54
2005 Bouchard Meursault, Goutes d'Or
145
1990 Boyer Martenot Meursault, Genevrieres, 1er Cru
150
2004 Chandon de Briailles Pernand Vergelesses, Ile de Vergelesses, 1er Cru
100
2006 Domaine Cheveau Saint Veran, Terroir Davaye, Maconnais
45
2004 Coche-Dury Meursault
250
2005 Deux Montille Meursault, Les Boucheres, 1er Cru
125
2005 Deux Montille St. Aubin, Murgers des Dents de Chien, 1er Cru
68
2005 Domaine Deux Roche St. Veran Vielles Vignes, Maconnais
64
2005 Vincent Girardin Batard Montrachet, Grand Cru
380
2006 Goisot Bourgogne Aligote
32
2005 Albert Grivault Meursault Perrieres, 1er Cru
165
2005 Anne Gros Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Bklanc
68
1992 Javillier Meursault, les Tillets, 1er Cru
120
1990 Jobard Meursault Chateau Blagny, 1er Cru
150
2005 Louis Jadot Chassagne Montrachet
80
2005 Louis Jadot Corton Charlemagne, Heritiers, Grand Cru
215
2003 Louis Jadot Saint Aubin
36
2005 Comte Lafron Meursault, Clos de la Barre
276
2004 Comte Lafon Meursault, Gouttes d'Or, 1er Cru
300
2003 Comte Lafon Le Montrachet, Grand Cru
1,000
2005 Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet, Sous Puits, 1er Cru
115
2006 Domaine Leroy Aligote
120
1995 Maison Leroy Chassagne Montrachet, Morgeot, 1er Cru
250
2006 Matrot Meursault, Les Chevalieres
72
2005 Jean-Marc Morey Saint Aubin, 1er Cru
95
2003 Niellon Chassagne Montrachet, Champ Gain, 1er Cru
125
2005 F & L Pillot Chassagne Montrachet, Vide Bourse, 1er Cru
112
2006 Remoissenet Bourgogne Blanc, Renommee
66
2006 Remoissenet Meursault, 'Cuvee Maurice Chevalier'
104
2007 Remoissenet Corton Charlemagne, 'Diamond Jubilee'
325
2005 Phillipe Roty Bourgogne Aligote
45
2005 Saumaize Pouilly Fuisee, Haut de Crays, Cote Chalonnaise
76
2005 Saumaize Saint Veran Vielles Vignes, Cote Chalonnaise
54

BORDEAUX

1998 Chateau Cantelys Blanc, Graves
28
2005 Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc, Graves 
84

LOIRE VALLEY

2004 Domaine Baumard Savennieres, Clos du Papilloon
75
2006 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, Monts Damme
58
2005 Closel Chateau de Vaults Savennieres, Jalousie
38
2006 Didier Dagueneau Silex, Blanc Fume de Pouilly
225
2007 Daulny Sancerre
42
2005 Chateau d'Epire Savennieres, Cuvee Speciale
38
2006 Ladoucette Pouilly Fume
60
2006 Francois Pinon Vourvray Tradition
35

RHONE & THE SOUTH

2005 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
145
2004 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
160
2004 Chateau Beaucastel Chateaneuf du Pape Blanc, Roussanne, Vielles Vignes
300
2006 M. Chapoutier Condrieu, Invitare
135
2004 Chave Hermitage Blanc
325
2005 Chave Hermitage Blanc
475
2006 Cuilleron St. Joseph Blanc, Lyseras
47
2006 Philippe Faury Condrieu
96
2006 Guigal Condriieu
95

ALSACE

2003 Boxler Pinot Gris
45
2003 Boxler Gewurztraminer Brand, Grand Cru
75
2003 Boxler Riesling, Sommerberg, Grand Cru
75
2001 Marcel Deiss Engelgarten Bergheim, 1er Cru
57
2005 Albert Mann Pinot Blanc
34
2003 Schoffit Tokay Pinot Gris Cuvee Tradition
38
2006 Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris
48
2005 Zind Humbrecht Riesling
36
1991 Zind Humbrecht Riesling Rangen, Grand Cru
250
2006 Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer
48
2002 Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Rangen, Grand Cru
150
1999 Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Rangen, Grand Cru
160

GERMANY & AUSTRIA

2003 Christoffel Riesling Auslese, Urziger Wurzgarten, Mosel, Germany
75
2006 Donnhoff Riesling Kabinett, Oberhauser Leisten, Nahe Germany
60
2004 Donnhoff Riesling Spatlese, Oberhauser Brucke, Nahe, Germany
91
2003 Donnhoff Rielsing Spatlese, Oberhauser Brucke, Nahe, Germany
95
2004 Donnhoff Riesling Spatlese, Schloss Felsen, Nahe, Germany
90
2004 Jamek Riesling Smaragd, Klaus, Wachau, Austria
95
2007 Leitz Riesling Kabinett, Rudesheimer Klosterlay, Rheingau, Germany
40
2007 Loimer Gruner Veltliner, 'Lois', Austria
28
2007 Salomon Gruner Veltliner, Hockterrassen, Kremstal, Austria
36
2007 Salomon Riesling, Steinterrassen, Kremstal, Austria
42
1976 Sttaatsweinguter Riesling Auslese, Erbacher Marcobrunn, Rheingau, Germany
115

SPAIN, PORTUGAL & GREECE

2005 Hermanos Villa Ipsum Blanco, Rueda, Spain
25
2006 Morgadio Albarino, Rias Baixas
38
2006 Nessa Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
32
2006 Ostatu Rioja Blanco, Spain
32
2007 Palacio Fefinanes Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
48
2006 Rafael Palacios Godello, As Sortes, Valdeorras, Spain
84
2007 Telmo Rodgriquez Basa, Rueda, Spain
28
2007 Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese, Greece
35

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

2007 Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
22
2006 Henschke Julius Riesling, Eden Valley, Australia
50
2005 Leeuwin Chardonnay, Artist Series, Westerna Australia
138
2004 Leeuwin Chardonnay, Artist Series, Western Australia
150
2004 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay, South Australia