WASHINGTON STATE WINES Washington State White Wine A beautiful way to start your dinner or pair with seafood based dishes. Crisp fruit forward whites with great balance. Chateau Ste. Michelle, Eroica, Riesling, 2011, Columbia Valley - $34 Baer, “Shard” Chardonnay, 2012, Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Columbia Valley - $37 Alexandria Nicole, Viognier, 2012, Columbia Valley - $35 Delille Cellars, Chaleur Estate Blanc, 2011, Columbia Valley - $53 Cote Bonneville, Chardonnay, 2009, Yakima Valley - $65 Orr Wines, Old Vine Chenin Blanc, 2013, Columbia Valley -$45 Old World Inspired Wines Wines made with old world varietals grown in new world fashion. More pronounced fruit with balanced structure works with most pizzas. Cavatappi, Sangiovese, 2010, Columbia Valley - $27 Leonetti Cellars, Sangiovese, 2008, Walla Walla - $106 Genoa Cellars, “The Boom” - Sangiovese/Cab/Merlot, 2009, Wahluke Slope - $43 Brian Carter Cellars, Tuttorosso - Sangiovese/Cab/Syrah, 2009, Columbia Valley - $42 Pomum, Tempranillo, 2010, Columbia Valley - $40 Swiftwater Cellars, Pinot Noir, 2009, Willamette Valley, OR - $60 A’Maurice, Malbec, 2009, Columbia Valley - $50 Right Bank Wines - Merlot and Cabernet Franc Based Wines Expect wonderful red fruit profiles with silky chocolate texture, wines that will accompany a good conversation as much as one of our pork based pastas. Boudreaux Cellars, Merlot, 2007, Dionysus, Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills, Wallula Vineyards - $57 Betz, “Clos de Betz” Merlot/Cab/CabFranc/Malbec, 2010, Horse Heaven Hills/Yakima Valley/Red Mountain - $75 Baer, “Ursa” - Cabernet Franc/Merlot/Cab/Malbec, 2010, Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Columbia Valley - $62 Force Majeure (Grand Reve), Collaboration Series IV, 2009, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain - $70 Spring Valley, “Uriah,” Merlot/CabFranc/Petite Verdot/Cab/Malbec, 2010, Walla Walla Valley - $100 Leonetti Cellars, Merlot, 2008/2010, Walla Walla - $106 Abeja, Merlot, 2010, Walla Walla - $56 Left Bank Wines - Cabernet Sauvignon Based Wines Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington maintains balance of fruit expression and tannin structure. These wines benefit from opening early and getting air and will pair well with any hearty pasta. Guardian, “Chalk Line”, 2011, Conner Lee Vineyards, Columbia Valley - $40 Betz, “Pere de Famille”, Cabernet, 2007/2008/2009, Columbia Valley - $87 Delille Cellars, Harrison Hills Cabernet - CabSauv/Merlot/CabFranc/PetitVerdot, 2010, Columbia Valley - $120 Cote Bonneville, Carriage House - Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, Yakima Valley - $65 L’Ecole 41, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010, Walla Walla - $55 Mark Ryan Winery, Long Haul, 2011, Red Mountain - $63 Northern and Southern Rhone Based Wines - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre These are big and bold fruit forward wines that will absolutely make you fall in love with Washington wine. They will have dark berry and pepper flavors that pair well with any spicy dish or lamb lasagna. Betz, “La Serenne” Syrah, 2009, 2010, 2011, Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley - $76 Betz, “La Cote Rousse”, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, Ciel du Cheval/Scott Williams, Red Mountain - $76 Januik, Syrah, 2011, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Columbia Valley - $55 McCrea, Cuvée Orleans Syrah, 2007/2008, Yakima Valley - $55 Sparkman Cellars, “Darkness Syrah,” 2011, Yakima Valley - $78 Hedges Family Estate, DLD Syrah, 2011, Red Mountain - $43 ITALIAN WINEs Italian White Wine These wines are crisp with hints of citrus and minerality. More complex than domestic white wine, they are great with seafood. Santa Cristina, Orvieto, 2011, Classico DOC - $26 Jermann, Friuli, Pinot Grigio, 2011, Venezia Giulia IGT - $41 Le Marchetti, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, 2010/2011, Le Marche DOC - $29 Ipentri, Flora Falanghina, 2010, Campania DOC - $41 Veneto The grapes in Valpolicella make for a memorable experience in their various forms. Amarone is big and dry with hints of raisins. Ripassa has a touch of red fruit, while the Classico is to be enjoyed with or without food – fresh and young. Vignalta, “Gemola” - Merlot/Cabernet Franc, 1997, DOC - $63 Zenato “Ripassa” Valpolicella, 2010, DOC - $43 Giusseppe Lonardi, Valpolicella Classico, 2011, DOCG - $28 Masi, Amarone, Possessioni di Serego Alighieri-Gargangago, 2010, DOC - $94 Bertani Villa Arvedi Amarone, 2008, DOC - $78 Piedmonte Here in Northwest Italy we have Barbera with big dark fruit profiles that go great with marinara, and we have Nebbiolo in many fashions that show well with some time to breathe. We recommend pairing with hearty pastas. Cabanon, Couredivino, La Botte #18 - Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, 2009, Piedmont, DOC - $35 Vietti, Dolcetto D’Alba, Tre Vigne, 2012, DOC - $35 Ruggeri Corsini, Barolo “San Pietro” 2009, DOCG - $52 Aldo Conterno, “Conca Tre Pile” Barbera D’Alba, 2009, DOC - $54 Luigi Einaudi, Barolo, Costa Grimaldi, 2009, DOCG - $97 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, Barolo Riserva, DOCG - 1978 - $190 / 1982 - $185 Cantina Evio Pertinace, Barbaresco Cru “Nervo,” 1997, DOCG - $100 Massolino, Barolo, Serralunga D’Alba, DOCG - $75 Pio Cesare, Barolo, 2009, DOCG - $85 Tuscany The main grape varietal in the infamous Chianti, Sangiovese has notes of dried strawberry with great structure. La Spinetta, Chianti Riserva, 2008, DOCG - $50 Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico, 2011, DOCG - $47 Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto - CabSauv/CabFranc/Sangiovese, 2008/2009, Tuscany, IGT- $66 Gaja, Ca’Marcanda “Promis” - Merlot/Syrah/Sangiovese, 2010, Tuscany, IGT - $70 Antinori Tignanello, Sangiovese/Cab, 2010, Tuscany, IGT - $150 Tenuta Friggiali, Brunello Di Montalcino, 1999, DOCG - $92 Caparzo, Brunello di Montalcino, 2008, DOCG - $47 Antonio Sanguineti, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2008, DOCG - $64 CLASSIC WINE SELECTIONS We’ve hand-picked wines from around the world that exemplify their region. Explore and enjoy! Esk Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand - $29 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, 2010, La Crau, France - $90 Catena, Malbec, 2011, Mendoza, Argentina - $37 Terrazas, “Cheval de Andes” (Cheval Blanc Winemaking) Malbec/Cab, 2008, Mendoza, Argentina - $82 Dominus Estate, Cab Sauv/Cab Franc/Petit Verdot. 2009, Napa Valley, CA - $300 Caymus, Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010, Napa Valley, CA - $140 Domaine Pegau, Chateauneuf de Pape Cuvee Reserve (Grenache Blend), 2006, France - $100 Bodegas Faustino, Rioja Tinto Gran Reserva (Tempranillo) 1999, Spain - $60 Peter Lehmann, Portrait Shiraz, 2011, Tanunda, South Australia - $30 Chante-Perdrix, Syrah, 2010, Saint Joseph, France - $50 Joseph Drouhin, Pinot Noir, 2009, Gevrey-Chambertin, France - $70 Cristom, Mt. Jefferson Pinot Noir, 2011, Willamette Valley, OR - $45 Domaine Serene, Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir, 2009, Willamette Valley, OR - $60 J. Lohr, Fog’s Reach Pinot Noir, 2011, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, CA - $39