Our Wines

SPARKLING

Lumminaria Symmetria Blanc de Blancs (Valle de Guadelupe, Mexico) Alc. 11.5%

A very refreshing effervescent wine with citrus, minerality, and salinity.  A go to sparkling to be enjoyed with oysters and shellfish. 

El Bajio Sparkling Brut  (Querètaro, Mexico) Alc. 11.5%

A sparkling wine with a lot of salinity, clay pot, and lemon   blossoms. Flavors of brioche,   vegetable stock, and subtle apple. A   great wine to pair with fresh oysters and seafood.

Vinaltura Espuma Bajio Rose Sparkling (Querètaro, Mexico) Alc. 11.7%

Grown 6,000 feet above sea level, hand picked in small clusters and fermented for 24 months with yeast added back during second fermentation creates intense aromas of baked breads, toast, dried fruits, pecans and almonds.  A fresh acidity on the palate with good structure and a long-lasting finish.

Quinta das Arcas Conde Villar Vinho Verde (Sobrado-Valongo, Portugal) Alc. 10%

A bright and fresh semi-sparkling wine that is aromatic of fresh cut green apples.  An easy afternoon drinker reminiscent of a wine spritzer.  Great as well with Asian dishes, vegetarian dishes, and fresh salads.

Giol Luisa Frizzante (Veneto, Italy) Alc. 12%

A semi-sparkling Merlot wine that has fresh floral aromas, hints of cherry, and fresh strawberries.  It is a soft, elegant rose that has enough body for a cream based pasta with sundried tomatoes. 

Le Vigne di Alice Prosecco Superiore Brut Nature (Valdobbiadene, Italy) Alc. 11.5%

Distinct fruit and flower scent, typical of Prosecco: honeysuckle, acacia, pear, apple.

Helfrich Cremant d'Alsace Brut (Alsace, France) Alc. 12%

A luminous and clean sparkling that consists of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, and Chardonnay.  Very dry with fresh wine floral aromas.  A mineral forward sparkling that accompanies desserts and triple cream cheeses.

ROSE

Esfuerzo Sangiovese   Rose (Santa Ynez Valley, California) Alc. 13.5%

A very citrusy high-acid style Rose with notes of grapefruit and melon with hints of limestone. 

Levendi 2021 Rose of Pinot Noir "Nicoletta" (Napa, California) Alc. 13.5%

A soft rose with subtle sweetness.  Aromas of cherry and strawberries.  Flavors of cherry and lychee.  Drinks well chilled or semi-chilled and can pair with Chicken Fettucine Alfredo, Creamy Tuscan Salmon, and desserts. 91pts WE

WHITE

Vinaltura Gewürztraminer 2020 (Querètaro, Mexico) Alc. 13.3%

Good aromatic expression, with fruit notes such as passion   fruit, pineapple, lychee, soursop, and guava.

Babcock Clairette Blanche 2021 (Lompoc, California) Alc. 13.1%

There's an earthy, wet wool aromas to the nose of this bottling, with brushes of lemon blossom and apple flesh offsetting the minerality. There's a slightly funky citrus flavor to the palate, which follows a fine line of acidity.  91 pts V

Buscador Chenin Blanc 2020 (Santa Ynez Valley, California) Alc. 13%

Picked in late September of 2020 from the Jurassic Park Vineyard currently managed my Andrew Murray this started out as a crisp wine with apple and melon aromas. Fermented in both stainless steel and in barrel it was bottled in 2021 so has aged well, growing in complexity and possessing a body and structure for what is usually a light wine. Easy drinking. Great salad, cheese and charcuterie wine. 

Chacewater Chardonnay 2021 (Lake County, California) Alc. 14.3 %

This wine is bright and clean with no oak. Aromas of golden apple, pineapple and   pear. Medium bodied, smooth and creamy   in texture with bright and fresh fruit on the palate and a clean finish. 

Chacewater Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (Lake County, California) organic Alc. 14.5%

Clean and   herbal. Very fragrant with grapefruit   and gooseberry. Crisp and steely with   apricot finish.

Casas Del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2021 (Casablanca Valley, Chile) Alc. 13.5%

A truly unique Sauvignon Blanc chalk full of freshly cut green bell and jalapeno peppers.  This is the perfect wine to enjoy with Chile Verde Pork, Chile Rellenos, and Chilaquiles.

Comtesse de Malet Roquefort Bordeaux Blanc 2020 (Saint-Emillion, France) Alc. 12.5%

This is a versatile Sauvignon Blanc blend with 20% Semillon added to round out the wine.  Upfront, bright, citrusy/minerally aromas with a crisp edge.  Wet stone, grapefruit, green melon, lime zest flavors are framed in a fresh, taut, minerally structure.

Buscador Vermentino 2021 (Santa Ynez Valley, California) Alc. 13.8%

Sourced from Sanger Estate Vineyard, Vermentino is an Italian varietal widely planted in Sardinia. Typically, there is a minerality present with an acidic structure, however, due to elevated temperatures in the Santa Ynez Valley in 2021 the grapes came in extremely ripe lending to a tropical flavor profile of mango and pineapple. Combined with the recent formation of tartrates the reduction of acidity now lends itself to the presence of a wonderful round mouth feel more reminiscent of a Rhone varietal. Fantastically paired with spicier foods.

Penner-Ash Hyland Vineyard Old Vine Riesling 2018 (McMinnville, Oregon) Alc. 12.9%

An austere style Riesling on the dry side.  It is bright with acid and flavors of stone fruit with citrus on the palate.  Subtle notes of honey and pear.  A go to wine to enjoy with Indian cuisine.  92 pts WE

Sokol Blosser Winery Evolution Chardonnay 2019 (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Alc. 12.5%

A crisp easy drinking Chardonnay perfect for warm Summer days.  Slightly floral with crisp pear and a playful finish of rock candy.  Perfect for a picnic with fried chicken and potato salad.  Great with any white fish.

Vinas de la Erre Cuvee Blanc (Valle de Guadelupe, Mexico) Alc. 13.5%

This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, with a small amount of Muscat of Alexandria to round it off.  It has tropical aromas of pineapple and guanabana.  A medium plus bodied wine with strong acidity on the palate, but a dry finish.  Great with Caribbean style dishes using plenty of spices and citrus sauces like Cuban Mojo.

Dutton Goldfield Riesling Chileno Valley 2019 (Santa Rosa, California) Alc. 12.5%

An extremely dry Riesling with zero residual sugar.  The cold climate of the Petaluma Gap provides the crisp dryness.  The nose is brisk with diesel, zesty lime, with rounder notes of crane melon softening the edges. Sweet lemon blossom and a steely oyster shell minerality back up the fruit notes.  92 pts WE

Aeris Etna Bianco Superiore Carricante 2017 (Sicily, Italy) Alc. 12.2%

Rich crushed ripe apple and pear scents complemented by honeyed florals, camphor and crushed stone. It’s undeniably elegant, with silken textures enveloping the palate in decadent ripe fruits, along with an acorn, tarragon, and saline richness. This finishes long, salty and savory, lingering on young peach and a subtle bitter note of wild herbs.  Great with Iberico ham or prosciutto.   91 pts CT

Levendi Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (Oakville, California) Alc. 13.5%

Lovely citrus and grapefruit tones dominate the aroma of the wine. A medium-full-bodied wine, with bold grapefruit and light honeysuckle flavors mid-palate. The finish is bright with cleansing acidity. 

Levendi Estate Chardonnay 2020 (Oakville, California) Alc. 14.5%

Citrus-like orange blossom and gardenia tones dominate the aromas with moderate oak notes. Apple and stone fruit tones emerge along with complex viscosity. The finish and lasting impressions are of lemon pastry bars and full smiles. 

Willakenzie Chardonnay 2018 (McMinnville, Oregon) Alc. 13.5%

This Chardonnay comes from a very mineral rich area of the Willamette Valley.  It is packed full of fresh apple, sesame crackers, and mulch.  Intense in aroma and a sip and swirl type of wine.  Ample acid with 25% new French Oak. 90 pts WS  91 pts WW  90 pts RP

Auvigue Chardonnay 2020 (Saint-Veran, France) Alc. 13%

Bright acid with notes of lemon, limestone, and lingering oak on the palate.  A nice balance of old world meets new world in a burgundy chardonnay.

Kuleto Estate Chardonnay Homestead Block 2019 (Napa Valley, CA) Alc. 14%

The 2019 Kuleto Estate Chardonnay exudes aromas of roasted butternut squash and oak, which give way to juicy, fruity flavors of pineapple. The French oak shines through on the palate creating a silky smooth vanilla finish.  This is one of the most balanced Chardonnays we've enjoyed!

Babcock "Once in a Lifetime" Ultra Late Harvest Viogner 2018 (Lompoc, CA) Alc. 13%

Once in a blue moon, the shriveling fruit will become inundated, at just the right moment, with the “noble” mold Botrytis, rendering clusters that have a chance to produce liquid gold.   The 2018 Once in a Lifetime is redolent of candied apricot, ginger, orange confit, spice and tropical fruit. Rich and unctuous, the 2018 is quite lavish in terms of richness, yet retains notable freshness.  95 pts V

RED

El Bajio Marselan Red Wine 2019 (Querètaro, Mexico) Alc. 13%

A unique varietal with aromas of white pepper, cedar, and fig   jam delivers a smooth wine with flavors of cocoa, anise, roses, coffee,   raisins, cranberries, and ripe black fruits. Medium to full tannins with a   lengthy finish.

Buscador Syrah 2020 (Santa Ynez Valley, California) Alc. 14.8%

The clone is Syrah Noir, sourced from the Tierra Alta Vineyard in Ballard Canyon those whose enjoy peppery wines will be excited. Deeply spice driven with classic notes of bay leaves, truffle chocolate and coffee this wine still possesses a graceful balance without overpowering the pallet. Aged in barrel two years with a hint of American Oak this medium bodied wine pairs wonderfully with anything from the barbeque. 

Chacewater Havred red blend (Sierra Foothills, California) Alc. 14.5%

Rustic, young with a great backbone. The medium bodied, toasty oak, leathery,   tart strawberry, dark berries with a hint of fig, vanilla and sweet   tobacco. Soft tannins and a smooth   finish.

Monasterio de las Vinas Reserva Red Blend 2015 (Carinena, Spain) Alc. 14.5%

Aromas of plum preserves, cherry compote, leather, earth, and a   hint of dried basil. Dry-yet-fruity   medium body with flavors of marcona almonds, tea, cherry jam, silky tannins   and moderate oak.

Chacewater Krev Malbec 2019 (Lake County, California) Alc. 14.4%

A truly   one of a kind wine that is a slice of heaven in a glass. Dense silky tannins gives way to aromas of   wild flowers, cotton candy, and tobacco. The palate is a treasure chest of vanilla, blueberry, cocoa, tobacco,   dried dark fruits, and a hint of cinnamon.  94pts WE

Chamisal Pinot Noir 2021 (San Luis Obispo, California) Alc. 13%

A bright ruby red wine. Aromas of juicy fruits, dried Virginia tobacco, and ocean air give way to a well-balanced wine with red berry cobbler. Medium acidity, tantalizing sweetness on the tip of the tongue, and a long finish. 94 pts WE

Falesco Vitiano Super Tuscan Red Blend 2018 (Umbria, Italy) Alc. 13%

A fresh wine with great acid content and ample tannins.  Blended almost equally with Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is explosive with aromas of dried dark fruit potpourri, tobacco and spice.

Casa Del Bosque Carmenere Reserva 2020 (Rapel Valley, Chile) Alc. 14%

A truly unique red wine that would accompany Sushi and Teriyaki cuisine.  Undeniable ancho chilis in the nose along with fermented soy beans and sesame oil.  Palate consists of dark cherry, salinity, and sage. 90 pts WE

Chuisa Grande Noccese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017 (Abruzzo, Italy) Alc. 13.5%

Made using cryomaceration to intensify the juice, this wine has an intense tartness on the mid-palate but is light to medium bodied in general.  Flavors of tart berry and fennel make it a great accompaniment for cured meats, matured cheeses, and light tomato-based pastas dishes.

Purple Corduroy Red Siren Zinfandel 2020 (Lodi, California) Alc. 15.3%

A powerful Zinfandel with baked strawberry preserves, black pepper, creme brulee, and some mocha.  Great by itself and with hearty Italian dishes, braised short ribs, and pizza.

Chacewater Zinfandel 2016 (Sierra Foothills, California) 15.3%

This is a slightly tart Zinfandel grown in a more intense climate creating aromas of Eucalyptus, Blueberries, and White Pepper.  It has flavors of strawberry compote, leather and smoky vanilla.  90 pts WW

Xanadu Shiraz 2019 (Margaret River, Australia) Alc. 14%

Dark fruits and blackberry conserve combine with fine brandy spirit characters, threaded with hints of rich fruit cake and spice.  Black pepper and Eucalyptus on the nose as well with light salinity.   The generous palate displays a lovely concentration of ripe forest fruits, rum-raisin chocolate and is elegantly structured with fine, mouth coating tannins.  

Bootleg Red Blend 2017 (Napa, California) Alc. 14.6%

Conceived in a Rutherford cellar in 2012, Bootleg Red Blend was blended to best express its vintage in the Napa Valley outside the bounds of a given winemaking tradition—one year it might feature Merlot from Stagecoach Vineyard; the next, Cabernet from Atlas Peak.  Beautiful garnet color leads into a nose of dark fruit, blueberry, chocolate, baking spices and earthy notes in the background. On the palate the wine exhibits rich round approachable tannins with great structure. Flavors of blueberry and blackberry compote, toasty oak and a long luscious finish.  90 pts WE

Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (California) Alc. 13.5%

This full-bodied red wine is aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels and offers concentrated flavors, firm tannins, and a silky texture. The grapes for Silver Palm California Cabernet Sauvignon are primarily sourced from California’s North Coast AVA, which includes Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties.  An extremely easy drinking Cabernet that is an excellent value.

La Posta Armando Bonarda 2018 (Mendoza, Argentina) Alc. 15.5%

A very fruit forward red wine with a varietal that put Prisoner Wine on the map.  It begins with an inviting bouquet of raspberry, cherry, leather, cedar and bit of a smoky, damp earth aroma. The wine tastes smooth and lovely to drink. It's full of ripe, sweet fruit, more leather and gentle touches of spice and cocoa notes that build on the mid-palate and lead into the dry, long finish.  There is perhaps even a hint of a nutty note on this wine.  90 pts WE

FontanaFredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo 2016 (Serralunga d'Alba, Italy) Alc. 14.5%

A remarkable Nebbiolo with clear-cut, intense nose with overtones of vanilla, spices, withered roses and underbrush. The taste is dry, but soft, full-bodied, velvety and wellbalanced, and is very long-lasting.  Ideal with big red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses, it can also make for pleasant after-dinner company.  

Zoppi Cristina Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato 2019 (Piedmont, Italy) Alc. 13%

Pronounced aromas of red rose mingle with leather, tilled earth, spice and truffle. On the savory palate, fresh acidity and chalky tannins accompany blackberry, Morello cherry, peppercorn and an earthy hint of game.  

El Bajio Reserva Especial Red Blend 2019 (Queretaro, Mexico) Alc. 13%

This wonderful elegant wine is blended with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Tempranillo, 20% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 10% Syrah, 3% Marselan, and 1% pure ingenuity.  It has plenty of spice and dark fruits on the nose with hints of cedar and fig jam. An elegant palate full of dried black fruit, tobacco, cocoa, and hibiscus. This wine has long silky tannins that leave a long finish.

Babcock "Status Crow" Carignan 2020 (Lompoc, California) Alc. 13.4%

Bryan Babcock's endless fascination to explore evermore varieties shines in this bottling of Carignan, which is dark in the glass and begins with aromas of freshly smashed berry and currant as well as pulverized rocks. The palate's acidity zips through black raspberry, rhubarb, loamy soil and dried mushroom flavors on the wildly complex palate.  93 pts WE

Tenuta Di Arcena Chianti Classico 2020 (Siena, Italy) Alc. 14.5%

This 2020 Chianti Classico showcases aromas of violets, roses, strawberries, and a hint of cypress. The immediate impact is bright and lively with an incredible flavor intensity. The flavors explode from a dark fruit center of blueberry and are framed by beautiful acids. The finish is dominated by citrus notes of blood orange, ending with lingering earthy cedar.  93 pts WS JS

Tres Raìces Nebbiolo Sangiovese 2020 (Guanajuato, Mexico) Alc. 13.2%

A light to medium-bodied wine, enticing entry with fruity notes, medium intensity, and remarkably well-balanced acidity.  Notes of black pepper, bright cherries, and strawberry preserves.  The finish is persistent with 10 months on French and American Oak.

Chateau Haut Meynard Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (Saint-Emilion, France) Alc. 14%

This is a dense full-bodied red wine with lots of smoky oak aromas. It has flavors of black currant, black cherries and notes of mocha, tobacco and velvety tannins.

Chacewater Gwin Red Blend (Lake County, California) Alc. 14.5%

With Petite Syrah, Malbec, and Petite Verdot, this blend is dark purple with silky tannins.  Rich dark fruit, toasty caramel, and raw vanilla bean. 92 pts, Gold Medal LA Intl Wine Competition

Babcock "Born Ready" Grenache 2020 (Lompoc, California) Alc. 14.2%

This is a fascinating and bold blend of Grenache from Peake Ranch in the Sta. Rita Hills and Spanish Springs in the SLO Coast. Dark, plummy aromas meet with concentrated flowers, crushed stone and graphite on the nose. The palate is ripe and rounded with flavors of strawberry, raspberry and more stone, cut by a persistent yet well-integrated acidity.  94 pts WE, 93 pts V

Chacewater Nell Cabernet Sauvignon (Lake County, California) Alc. 14.8%

An intensely layered full-bodied wine that is yet soft on the palate.  Packed with cassis and blueberry aromas with dark cherry and chocolate on the palate.  Thick tannins coat the palate with residue in the glass.  Decant and enjoy with prime rib or enjoy after dinner.

Levendi Sweetwater Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Oakville, California) Alc. 14.8%

Classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of black cherry and boysenberry and herbaceous green pepper.  Mid-palate bold cassis and cherry notes, along with youthful tannins emerging for long-term cellaring. The finish is long and lingering. 

Dierberg Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020 (Santa Rita Hills, California) Alc. 13.8%

The nose is aromatic with red and black cherries, ripe berries, dried herbs, baking spice, oak and cured meat notes. The entry on the palate is bright with red cherry, strawberry and red berry with vanilla spice and a hint of sassafras appearing on the mid palate. Fine, medium tannins and fresh, balanced acidity dwell through the moderate finish with notes of cherry candy, barrel spice and subtle oak.  91 pts WE

Capture Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Alexander Valley, California) Alc. 14.2%

A solid wine with velvety tannins and a long finish.  Violet, spice, and cassis on the nose with flavors of blueberry, cola, and dark chocolate.

Reserve M de Monsegur Cotes de Bordeaux Cabernet Franc 2018 (Bordeaux, France) Alc. 14%

A very dark tannin filled wine with inkiness and a solid purple rim.  Black currants, violet, and licorice on the nose with plenty of terroir and soft dark fruits on the palate.  Full bodied, but extremely elegant.  A rare Bordeaux using 100% Cabernet Franc.  Great with chocolate.

Foley Johnson Merlot Rutherford Estate 2017 (Rutherford, California) Alc. 14.8%

This is an intensely powerful, ripe and robust wine, richly layered in black-cherry and chocolate flavors. Secondary characteristics of clove, tobacco and dried herb nip at the full-bodied middle as toasted oak takes the final bow.  It is very small production and hand made.

Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Margaret River, Australia) Alc. 14%

 This wine exhibits vibrant, characteristic aromas of cassis, mulberries, and black plums entwined with hints of cinnamon, nori and potpourri. Full-bodied yet refined, the generous palate offers a core of inky berry fruits, boysenberry, blackcurrants and Satsuma plums.  Dense and well- structured, the palate is layered with these dark fleshy fruit characteristics and ripe tannins which culminate through to a persistent Cabernet finish.  95 pts RP

Jean-Luc Columbo Terres Brulees Cornas Syrah 2017 (Rhone Valley, France) Alc. 14.5%

On the nose, blackcurrant, dark cherries, and blackberries, with spices, licorice, and cocoa. A very rich mouthfeel with flavors of black fruit, jam, vanilla, spice and mineral notes. Excellent with game, beef, lamb, barbecue foods, roasted pork and a variety of other hearty dishes.

 93 WS

Niner Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Paso Robles, California) Alc. 13.9%

Fresh blackberry aromas are cut by wood, forest undergrowth and hints of char on the nose of this bottling, which also includes 9% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. The wood spice is even more prevalent on the palate, providing a foil to the freshly smashed blackberry, oregano and marjoram flavors.  A perfect after dinner Cabernet Sauvignon!  92 pts WE

Babcock Deju Vu Pinot Noir 2017 (Lompoc, California)

Fresh raspberry, pomegranate, sage and potting-soil aromas make for a complex nose that's both fruity and earthy in this single-vineyard expression. There's a wide array of flavors on the palate, from black raspberry and sour cherry to lavender, marjoram and wild thyme, making for a precise yet complex sip. 96pts WE

Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Napa, California) Alc. 14.5%

Flavors such as blackberry, boysenberry and Bing cherry dominate with nuances of milk chocolate, chocolate berry truffle dusted with cocoa powder, aromatic cedar and Herbs de Provence. The sweet oak spice is very well integrated, adding to the overall complexity. The body is very full, with a soft entry, coupled with dark cherry flavors that develop from start to finish. With great texture, integrated tannins, and pleasant mouth feel, this cabernet is full bodied, rich and opulent.  92 pts. WE

La Jota Vineyard Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Napa, California) Alc. 14.5%

The 2011 Mt. Brave Cabernet presents notes of roasted espresso, blueberry, anise, and violets with a cleansing minerality, expansive mouth feel, and great balance.   tannins to back it.  Decant at least an hour before enjoying.  Blackberry, plum, tobacco and anis seamlessly integrate on the palate. The wine is framed by broad tannins and the finish carried by a beautifully balanced acidity.  97 pts WE

Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (Napa, California) Alc. 14.5%

The 2011 Mt. Brave Cabernet presents notes of roasted espresso, blueberry, anise, and violets with a cleansing minerality, expansive mouth feel, and great balance.  From high-elevation vineyards, this is a lean, dusty wine driven by dried herb, blueberry and savory tobacco, with a floral flirtation on the bouquet. Integrated tannins are still sizable and structured, the midpalate touched by a gamy, meaty suggestion akin to charcuterie.   97 pts JD V, 95 pts RP WS, 94 pts WE

Verite Le Desir Red Wine 2019 (Sonoma County, California) Alc. 14.1%

The best of the best with 100pt ratings across the board.  Le Désir has a rich violet hue, ringed by a slender rim of incandescent purple-ruby color. Beautifully characteristic of Cabernet Franc, the aromatics of this wine are expressive and exotic, showing fresh rose petal perfume, fresh cherry blossom, California bay laurel, crushed pomegranate, blackberry coulis, and well-integrated French oak aromas of ground cinnamon, and brown buttered toast. On the palate, a robust structure defined by powdery tannins and lively acidity delivers a very fine balance, with an exceptionally long finish.  100 pts WA WI JS