Jannae Lizza Candace, Eugenia, Helena, Holly

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Our philosophy on wine…
Welcome to Passionfish! We would like to use this page to introduce you to our wine list. First
you may notice our close-to-retail prices are comparable to your best neighborhood wine
shop. While the general restaurant practice is to mark up wine by 200-300%, we choose to
keep ours at a 50-80% markup. Why do we price our wines this way? Because we are crazy
about wine, and great food deserves great wine at a reasonable price. We hope this will
excite and tempt you to try something new, unique and off the beaten path.
Our generous pricing policy has allowed us to purchase in a different manner than is
customary. You will find that our list highlights small production wineries as well as grape
varieties that are under the radar. We take care to offer classic favorites as well, at
unconventional price points. Our pleasant staff is primarily educated in house. They
participate in the wine purchasing process and are happy to suggest their favorite wines
of the moment. We want you to explore our world of wine. Tell us what you like and look
for, and we will work with you to find the perfect wine for your meal.
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As you browse through the wine list, you may notice this symbol ❦ appearing next to
certain wines. We use it to acknowledge wineries that are doing their part to practice any
form of sustainable wine production. We believe in recognizing these wineries because
farming sustainably on land directly affects the sustainability of our oceans.
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We charge a $20 corkage fee for those who care to bring in their own special bottle of
wine. Half of the corkage fee goes directly to the Tag-A-Giant Foundation, whose mission
is to support scientific research and conservation of bluefin tuna. We are deeply
concerned about the decline in population of these incredible creatures, and supporting
Tag-A-Giant will help to ensure they will be around for future generations to enjoy.
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We hope that you enjoy your dining experience here at Passionfish. It's always nice to
make new friends.
Jannae Lizza
Wine Director
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Candace, Eugenia, Helena, Holly, Lindsay, Mara, Marla, Manuel, Nikki, Sara and Stephanie !
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Wine List Ambassadors One Glass at a Time
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White
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ’12
René Mosse Chenin Blanc, “Magic of Ju-Ju”, Loire ‘11
Lioco Chardonnay, Sonoma County ‘12
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Domaine Les Genestas, Côte du Rhône Villages, France ‘12
Clos Siguier Malbec, Cahors, France ‘11
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Red
!Robert Chevillon Pinot/Gamay Blend, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, France ‘12
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Beer
Unita Brewing Co., “HooDoo” Kölsch Ale, Salt Lake City, Utah 4% abv
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Anchor Steam, “Steam Beer”, San Francisco, California 4.9% abv
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Anderson Valley Brewing Co., Oatmeal Stout, Boonvile, California 5.8% abv
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Hitachino Nest, Red Rice Ale, Ibaraki, Japan 7% abv
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Duchesse de Bourgogne, Flanders Red Ale, Vichte, Belgium 6.2% abv
750ml/25
Mission Brewery, “Shipwrecked” Double IPA”, San Diego, California 9.25% abv
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St. Pauli, Alcohol Free, Bremen, Germany
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Loose Leaf Tea
from the Imperial Tea Court of San Francisco
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Prosperity Tea A delightful blend of hibiscus, stevia and spearmint.
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Organic Rooibos A sweet and lightly fruity tisane from South Africa.
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Fancy Dragon Well Rich aroma and surprisingly smooth, full-bodied green tea.
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Jasmine Pearls Hand wrapped & scented “pearls” of spring green tea.
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Tangerine Sen Cha Naturally scented with tangerine oil and peel.
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Orchid Oolong Tieguanyin Rich and intensely floral tea.
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Superior Yunnan Black Deep rich flavors of fruit and gentle spices.
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Yunnan Puerh A smooth, earthy, and full bodied tea.
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Game Changers
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The Love Page-
We created our Love Page to be an ever-evolving, seasonally focused list of the wines we are currently
craving. The theme of this edition of “Love” revolves around California winemakers that we view as “game
changers”. These wines are produced by dedicated, hardworking folks who make wines that will make you
think twice about a grape, a region, or a method of winemaking. From sourcing nearly forgotten grapes to
playing around with more familiar ones, they have created intriguing wines that shine a new light on what
California and its range of grape varieties is capable of. Enjoy…
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We are !the 7%
93% of the vineyards planted in the broad North Coast appellation of CA are planted to
8 grape varieties. Please allow us to introduce you to a few stars of the 7%!
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!Counoise
Ambyth, Paso Robles ‘10 46
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Counoise is commonly found in France’s Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends and the great rosés of
Provence. Ambyth’s version highlights its spicy character, finishing with floral notes and vibrant acidity.
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Charbono Harrington, Fratelli Vineyards, Santa Clara ’12
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Extensively planted in the Santa Clara Valley in the 1800’s, Charbono could be considered one of the founding grape varieties of California’s wine culture. Harrington’s version displays clove, concentrated black plum and bright acidity; this is a fabulous representation of the lone 80 acres that
exist state-wide today.
Graciano Sheldon, Ripkin Vineyard, Lodi ’10 56
Graciano is finicky in the vineyard and rarely seen bottled on its own. Its acreage is dwindling in Rioja,
Spain and there are just under 12 acres are planted in California. Red currant, cola notes and white
pepper make this a great alternative to a spicy Pinot Noir.
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The Un-Zins
Pretty, elegant & racy.
All words you probably wouldn’t associate with a bottle of California Zinfandel, until now…
Zinfandel !Zinfandel ! !
Arnot Roberts, Kirschenmann Vineyard, Mokelumne River ‘12
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Sandler, Buck Hill Vineyard, Sonoma County ‘12
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Orange!Crush
We have a crush on whites made with skin contact, aka- Orange Wine. Cultivate your own crush with
one of these cloudy, experimental, buckle your seat belt kind of wines…
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Vermentino Ryme, “His”, Las Brisas Vineyard, Carneros ’11
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Grenache Blanc
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Ambyth, “Amphora”, Paso Robles ’12
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Half Bottles
Good things come in small packages...
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Red
Domaine de Terrebrune, Bandol ’12
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Calera, Ryan Vineyard, Mt. Harlan ‘11
Windy Oaks, “Estate Cuvée”, Santa Cruz Mountains ’11
Alfaro Family, Santa Cruz Mountains ’12
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Kosta Browne, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ’11
Copain, “Les Voisins”, Anderson Valley ’10
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Domaine Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin ‘11
Vincent & Sophie Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge ’10
Michel Sarrazin, Givry, Champs Lalot VV ’09
Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre Rouge ’10
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Château Thivin, Côte de Brouilly ’12
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Grenache
Syrah
Syrah
Syrah
A Tribute to Grace, Santa Barbara County ‘11
Domaine René Rostaing, Côte-Rôtie, “Ampodium” ‘11
Pierre Gonon, Saint Joseph ’11
Emmanuel Darnaud, Croze Hermitage, “Les Trois Chênes” ’11
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Rhone Blend
Mourvedre
Chateâu de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape ’11
Domaine Tempier, Bandol ’10
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Foradori, Vigneti delle Dolomiti ’11
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Gamay
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Teroldego
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Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo
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Tempranillo
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Zinfandel
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Merlot
Cabernet
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Gaja, “Sperss”, Langhe ’08
Antoniolo, Gattinara ’08
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Lopez de Heredia, Tondonia, Rioja Reserva ’01
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Ridge, Geyserville, Sonoma County ‘12
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Pride, Napa/Sonoma ’11
Continuum, Napa ’10
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!Chardonnay
Good things come in small packages...
White
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Wrath, “Fermata”, Monterey ’11
Copain, Laureles Grade, Monterey ‘12
Testarossa, Santa Lucia Highlands ’11
Kongsgaard, “The Judge”, Napa ’09
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Louis Michel, Chablis, Vaudesir Grand Cru ’11
Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Terres Blanches 1er Cru ’10
Thierry et Pascale Matrot, Meursault ’11
Jean-Philippe Fichet, Meursault ’11
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Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Leo Steen, Saini Farms, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma ’12
Domaine de la Fontainerie, Vouvray, Sec ‘11
Domaine Huet, Vouvray, Le Mont, Sec ’10
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Silvaner
Riesling
Grüner Veltliner
Do Ferreiro, Rias Baixas ’11
Hans Wirsching, Kabinett Troken ‘12
Leitz, Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz, Rheingau Spätlese ’12
Nigl, “Privat” Pellingen, Kremstal Erste Lage ’11
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Viognier
Stolpman, “L’Avion”, Santa Ynez Valley ‘10
Cuilleron, “La Petite Côte”, Condrieu ’11
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Champagne
Champagne
Champagne
Champagne
Champagne
Carpenè Malvolti, Prosecco di Conegliano, Extra Dry NV
Delamotte, NV
Pierre Gimonnet, Blanc de Blancs,1er Cru NV
Marie-Courtin, “Résonance”, Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut NV
René Geoffroy, Rosé dé Saignée, 1er Cru NV
Krug, Grande Cuveé NV
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Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre ’12
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!Albariño
!Roussanne
!Prosecco
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Riesling
Melon
Chardonnay
Pinot
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Magnums
...but sometimes bigger is better.
Domaine de Terrebrune, Bandol ’12
Schäfer-Fröhlich, Bockenauer Felseneck, Nahe GG ‘12
Domaine de la Pépière, Muscadet, Cuvée Trois ’09
Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis, Montmains 1er Cru ’02
Rhys, Family Farm, San Mateo County ’10
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The Rhone Less Traveled
The French originals and the expat descendants
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Grenache Blend
Grenache Blend
Grenache Blend
Morgan, Cotes du Crow’s, Monterey ’11
Los Pilares, San Diego ’11
Linne Calodo, “Sticks and Stones”, Paso Robles ‘12
Grenache
Sine Qua Non, “Five Shooter”, California ’10
Domaine Gramenon, Côtes du Rhone, “La Sagesse” ’11
!Grenache
!Mourvèdre
Dirty & Rowdy, Shake Ridge Ranch, Amador County ’11
Mourvèdre
La Clarine Farm, “Cedarville”, Sierra Foothills ’12
Mourvèdre Blend Ambyth, “Playground”, Paso Robles ’10
Mourvèdre Blend Domaine Tempier, Cuvée La Migoua, Bandol ‘11
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!Cinsault
Birichino, Bechtoldt Vineyard, Mokelumne River, Lodi ’12
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Carignane
Carignane Blend
Carignan
Carignan Blend
Old Vine Wine Co., Wirz Vineyard, Cienega Valley ’12
Farmers Jane, Mendocino ‘12
Louis-Antoine Luyt, “Sauzal”, Maule Valley, Chile ’10
Clos Ouvert, “Primavera”, Maule Valley, Chile ’12
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!Châteauneuf/Pape Mordorée, Reine des Bois ’06, ’07
Châteauneuf/Pape Domaine du Pégau, "Cuvée Réservée” ’10
Châteauneuf/Pape Chateau Rayas, “Réservé” ’08
Syrah
Syrah
Andrea Calek, “Babiole”, Vin de France NV
Hervé Souhaut, Rhone ’10
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Syrah
Bernard Levet, Côte-Rôtie “Les Journaries” ’07
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Jean-Michel Stephan, Côte-Rôtie “Côteaux de Bassenon” ‘06 131
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Syrah
Syrah
Syrah
Domaine Faury, Saint Joseph ‘11
Pierre Gonon, Saint Joseph ’11
Guillaume Gilles, Cornas ’10
Domaine Robert Michel, Cornas “Cuvée des Coteaux” ’06
Syrah
Vallin, Santa Ynez Valley ’12
Sine Qua Non, “Five Shooter”, California ’10
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Syrah
Syrah
Enfield Wine Co., Haynes Vineyard, Napa ‘10
Jolie-Laide, Phoenix Ranch, Napa ’11
Kongsgaard, Napa ’07
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Syrah
Syrah
Wind Gap, Sonoma Coast ’11
Halcón, Alturas, Yorkville Highlands ‘11
La Clarine Farm, Sumu Kaw Vineyard, Sierra Foothills ’11
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!Syrah
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Italia
Their wines are here, wish we were there…
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An Adventure to Remember
Frappato
Occhipinti, Sicily ’11
Frappato
Lamoresca, Nerocapitano, Sicily ’12
Frappato Blend Terre di Giurfo, “Maskaria”, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily ’08
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Romeo del Catello, “Allegracore”, Etna Rosso, Sicily ’09
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Fumin Blend
Pinot Noir
Feudo di San Maurizio, Valle d’ Aosta ’07
Noussan, Cuvee de la Côte, Vallée d’ Aoste ’11
Grosjean Freres, Vallée d’ Aoste’11
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Ruché
Bio-Vio, Riviera Ligure di Ponente ’09
Cascina Tavijn, Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato ’10
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Refosco
Teroldego
Schiava
Schiava Blend
Movia, Brda, Slovenia ’07
La Carline, Lison Pramaggiore, Veneto ’11
Foradori, “Morei”, Vigneti delle Dolomiti ’10
Nusserhof, “Elda”, Alto Adige ’09
Santa Magdalener, “Huck am Bach”, Alto Adige ’09
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Paolo Bea, “Pipparello”, Montefalco Rosso Riserva ’06
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Nerello Blend
!Fumin
!Rossese
!Pinot Nero
!Sangiovese
Blend
!Amarone
!Barbera
!Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo
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!Brunello
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The Classics
Quintarelli, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ’98
Roagna, Barbera d’Alba ’07
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Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo ’07
Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Rocche del Falletto, Riserva ’01
Gaja, “Sorì Tildìn”, Langhe ’00
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Antonio Vallana, Gattinara ’04
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Sangiovese
Collosorbo, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva ’06
Paterna, Chianti Colli Aretini ’10
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Super Tuscan
Isole e Olena, “Cepparello”, Tuscany ’09
Sassicaia, Bolgheri ’07
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Strange & Wonderful Reds
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Refreshingly Jubilant
Gamay
Gamay
Gamay
Gamay
Gamay
Gamay
Gamay Blend
!Pinot Blend
Julien Sunier, Fleurie ‘12
Jean Foillard, Fleurie ’09
Marcel Lapierre, Morgon ’11
Olivier Cousin, Loire ‘11
Hervé Souhaut, “La Souteronne”, Rhone ’11
RPM, El Dorado County ’11
Bow & Arrow, “Rhinestones”, Oregon ’12
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Bruno Clavelier, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain VV ’11
Pinot Blend
Domaine du Pélican, Jura, “Cuvée Cepages” ‘12
Pinot Meunier Teutonic Wine Co., Borgo Pass Vineyard, Willamette Valley ’11
Pineau d'Aunis Jean-Pierre Robinot, “Le Regard”, Coteaux-du-Loir ’10
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Domaine Franck Peillot, Bugey ’11
Corsican Blend Domaine Abbatucci, Corsica “Ministre Impérial” ’10
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St. Laurent
Forlorn Hope, “Ost-Intrigen”, Carneros ’12
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Trousseau
Trousseau
Arnot Roberts, Luchsinger Vineyard, Clear Lake ’11
Copain, Copain Estate, Russian River Valley ’12
Domaine de la Tournelle, Jura “Trousseau des Courvée” ’11
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!Mondeuse
!Trousseau
Blaufrankisch
!Field Blend
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Ripe, Rich & Hearty
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Wind Gap, Ritchie Creek Vineyard, Napa ’12
La Clarine Farm, Home Vineyard, Sierra Foothills ’11
Field Blend
Bedrock, Evangelho Vineyard, Contra Costa County ’12
Field Blend
Papa’s All-Blacks, North Coast ‘11
Red Blend
JC Cellars, “Smoke and Mirrors”, California ’12
Touriga Blend Forlorn Hope, “Mil Amores”, Amador County ‘12
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Charbono
Dolcetto
Nebbiolo
Refosco
Ryme, Luna Mata Vineyard, Paso Robles ‘09
Harrington, Fratelli Vineyards, Santa Clara ’12
Idlewild, Fox Hill, Mendocino ’12
Wind Gap, Luna Matta Vineyard, Paso Robles ’09
Matthiasson, Napa ’11
Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Turley, Hayne Vineyard, Napa ’11
Storybook Mountain, Eastern Exposures, Napa ’11
Turley, Hayne Vineyard, Napa ’11
Ridge, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley ‘11
Carlisle, Carlisle Vineyard, Russian River ’11
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!Aglianico
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Pinot Noir
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Legendary Locals
Alfaro, Garys’, Santa Lucia Highlands ‘12
Birichino, “St Georges”, Central Coast ’12
Big Basin, Coastview Vineyard, Monterey ‘10
Sandler, Boer Vineyard, Chalone ‘12
Harrington, Coast Grade Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains ‘11
Rhys, Skyline Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains ’10
North, Edna Valley ’11
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Next Generation
Up and coming winemakers making cool climate, acid-driven Pinot Noir
Wenzlau, Sta. Rita Hills ‘11
Tyler, “Block 5” Dierberg Vineyard, Santa Maria ’11
Lost & Found, Russian River Valley ‘11
Arnot Roberts, Coastland Vineyards, Sonoma Coast ’12
Gros Ventre, Campbell Ranch, Sonoma Coast ’11
Lutum, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ‘11
Onward, Cerise Vineyard, Anderson Valley ’10
Blackwater, Cape South Coast, South Africa ‘11
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Jean Vesselle, Bouzy Rouge, Rouge Coteaux Champenois ’05
Denis Mortet, Marsannay, Les Longeroies ’10
Domaine Marc Roy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos Prieur ’10
Domaine Dujac, Morey Saint-Denis ’10
Domaine Dujac, Morey Saint-Denis 1er Cru ’99
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Mongeard-Mugneret, Vosne-Romanèe ’11
Emmanuel Rouget, Echézeaux ’10
Henri Gouges, Nuits Saint George ‘11
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Vincent Girardin, Volnay, Vieilles Vignes ’11
Remoissenet Pere et Fils, Volnay, Robardelles 1er Cru ’10
Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay-Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru ‘11
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Cult Classics
Ojai, Fe Ciega, Sta. Rita Hills ’12
Hirsch, “East Ridge”, Sonoma Coast ‘11
Littorai, Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley ‘11
Peay, Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley ‘12
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Arbiters of Terroir
!Gérard Raphet, Clos Vougeot '07
!Jean Marc Boillot, Volnay ’11
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Cabernet & Friends
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Joullian, “25th Harvest”, Carmel Valley ‘10
Legendary Locals
Cabernet
Merlot
Merlot
Cabernet
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Cabernet
Cabernet
Cabernet
Cabernet
Colgin “Cariad”, Napa ‘05
Corison, Napa ‘10
Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace, Napa ’09
Harlan Estate, “The Maiden”, Napa ’09
Heitz, Trailside Vineyard, Napa ’07
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Cabernet
Cabernet
Cabernet
Kongsgaard, Napa ’08
Spottswoode, Napa ’10
Stony Hill, Napa ’10
Switchback Ridge, Napa ‘09
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!Cabernet
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!Merlot
Alfaro, “Billy K”, Santa Cruz Mountains ’11
Ridge, Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains ’10
Ridge, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains ’07
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Classic Collectibles
Keenan, Napa ’09
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Pre-Cult
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Arnot Roberts, Fellom Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains ’10
Cabernet
Cabernet
Agharta, Mountain Terraces Vineyard, Sonoma ’09
Cabernet
The Label, Napa ‘11
Cabernet Franc Ryme Cellars, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley ’12
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Cult Cab-Franc
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Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny ’09
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny, “Le Bourg” ’08
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Sylvain Dittière, Saumur-Champigny “La Porte Saint Jean” ’11 41
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Elegant, Herbaceous & Food Friendly
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc Bernard Baudry, Chinon “Clos Guillot” ‘11
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Ravines, Finger Lakes, New York ’10
Cabernet Franc Broc Cellars, Santa Barbara ’12
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!Cabernet Dorio
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Schnaitmann, “Simonroth” Cuvee, Wüttemberg, Germany ‘11 36
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Grower Champagne
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Grower Champagne can be intimidating. You may not see a brand name you recognize, but trust us, it’s
Champagne we believe in and so should you! Just as you may have a favorite farmer you look forward to
buying from at your local Farmer’s Market, we have favorite Champagne farmers. These farmers produce
very small quantities of amazing Champagne from the grapes they grow. We created this page to help
you in your ‘conversion’ to Farmer Fizz. Have fun, experiment and enjoy who you meet. We hope your
belief in Grower Champagne becomes as strong as ours!
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Vintage Blends
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Domaine Emmanuel Brochet, 1er Cru Extra Brut ’06
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L. Aubry, “Ivoire et Ébène”, 1er Cru ’08
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Non Vintage Blend
Jean Vesselle, Brut Réserve NV
An elegant and almost too easy to drink blend, dominated by Pinot Noir.
Savart, “L’Accomplie”, 1er Cru NV
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Blanc de Blancs
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Larmandier-Bernier, “Terre de Vertus”, Blanc de Blancs, 1er Cru Brut Nature NV 81
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Marie-Courtin, “Eloquence”, Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut NV
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Ulysse Collin, “Les Pierrieres”, Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut NV
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A consummate example of Collin’s talent, vibrant and uniquely mineraled.
Roses de Jeanne, “La Haute Lemblé”, Blanc de Blancs NV
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The Aube- A Cinderella Story
Single variety, single vineyard, single vintage from a previously ignored appellation
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These wines are made by renegade winemakers producing Champagne completely against the norm.
They are all made from Pinot Noir and bottled without any dosage.
Marie-Courtin, “Concordance”, Blanc de Noir, Extra Brut
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Inflorescence, Côte de Val Vilaine, Blanc de Noirs
76
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Inflorescence, “La Parcelle” Côte de Béchalin, Blanc de Noirs
106
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Vouette et Sorbée, “Fidèle”, Blanc de Noir, Extra Brut
116
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81
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Franck Pascal, “Tolerance”, Rosé Extra Brut NV
An exotic spiced and mineral laden blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.
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Egly Ouriet, “Les Vignes de Vrigny”, 1er Cru NV
Rarely bottled on it’s own, 100% Pinot Meunier, 100% awesome.
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Rosé & Meunier
3/29/14
86
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“Big House” Champagne
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Salon, Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs ’96
Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs NV
Billecart-Salmon, Extra Brut ’04
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Sparkling Wines
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Local Labors of Love
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Bonny Doon, “Riesling to Live”, Ca' del Solo Vineyard, Monterey ‘06
366
96
106
Caraccioli, Brut Cuvee, Santa Lucia Highlands ’07
En Tirage, Extra Brut R.D., Russian River Valley ’92
Bodkin, “Cuvée Ianuariis” Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County ‘13
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46 ❦
61
66
31
The Classics
Uncomplicated, easy drinking and best with our spicier dishes
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Alexandre Monmousseau, “Ammonite”, Crémant de Loire, Extra Brut, France NV 31
Scarpetta Spumante, Franconia & Pinot Nero Brut Rosé, Italy NV
31
Azimut Cava, Brut Nature, Spain NV
31
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Heart Throbs
All things Chenin Blanc and Pétillant
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We have never been shy about expressing our love for Chenin Blanc. When the Pétillant method
is applied to Chenin, our hearts sing, “tiny bubbles ....”
!François Pinon, Vouvray, Pétillant, France NV
Domaine Huet, Vouvray, Pétillant, France ’09
!!
31 ❦
41 ❦
A Walk on the Wild Side
Listed from easiest to enjoy, to hard-core-geek...
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Stéphane Sérol, “Turbullent” Gamay Rose, France NV
Bodegas Los Bermejos, Malvasia, Lanzarote,Canary Islands, Brut Nature, Spain NV
Királyudvar Furmint, Pezsgö Henye, Tokaji, Hungary ’08
31
51
41 ❦
Bruno Giacosa, Pinot Nero, Oltrepo Pavese, Extra Brut, Italy ’04
De Bartoli, Grillo, “Terzavia”, Pas Dosé, Sicily, Italy ’09
61
41 ❦
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Jean Pierre Robinot, “Les Années Folles”, Pineau d’Aunis, Pétillant Naturel, Loire NV 36 ❦
Domaine de la Tournelle, Ploussard, Pétillant Naturel “On Zoue?”, Jura, France NV 31 ❦
Causse Marines, Muzac, “Preambulles”, Gaillac, France ’09
31
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3/29/14
Bright & Vibrant Whites
!Aligoté
Aligoté
Melon
Melon
Calera, Mount Harlan ‘12
Jean-Philippe Fichet, Bourgogne ’11
Domaine de la Pépière, Muscadet, “Les Gras Moutons” ‘12
Domaine de l‘Écu, Muscadet, “Orthogneiss” ’11
Vermentino
Vermentino Blend
Verdad, Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, Edna Valley ‘12
Ryme, “Hers”, Las Brisas Vineyard, Carneros ’12
Tendu, California ’12
!Albarino
!Biancu Gentile
!Roter Veltliner
31
31
31
31
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31 ❦
31
liter/26
Yves Leccia, Île de Beauté Blanc, Corsica ’11
41 ❦
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner
Setzer, Kreimelberg, Austria ’08
Tatomer, Paragon, Edna Valley ’12
Carlisle, Steiner Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain ’11
41
31 ❦
41
Grüner Veltliner
Nikolaihof, Im Weingebirge, Wachau Smaragd ’10
Nikolaihof, “Vinothek”, Wachau, Austria ’93
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Patient Cottat, Sancerre, Ancienes Vignes ’12
Cima Collina, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Arroyo Seco ‘11
Walter Hansel, Gaddy Lane Vineyard, Lake County ‘12
!Grüner Veltliner
!Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
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Cult status
Gerard Boulay, Sancerre, Monts Damnés ’12
Pascal Cotat, Sancerre, La Grande Côte ’12
Domaine Dagueneau, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly ’11
Domaine Dagueneau, Pur Sang, Pouilly Fumé ’11
Domaine Dagueneau, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, Silex ’09
Domaine Dagueneau, Sancerre, Le Mont Damné ‘09
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206 ❦
36 ❦
26
26
51
71
76
111
131
141
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Yes, we are obsessed with Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Chappellet, Napa ’12
Lieu Dit, Santa Ynez Valley ‘13
Blackwater, Stellenbosch, South Africa ’12
41 ❦
41
26
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc
François Pinon, Vouvray, “Les Trois Argiles” ‘11
Domaine Huet, Vouvray, Clos du Bourg, Sec ‘12
Domaine Huet, Vouvray, Le Haut Lieu, Demi Sec ’92
31 ❦
41 ❦
81 ❦
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Domaine du Closel, Savennières Clos Papillon ’08
Nicolas Joly, Savennières, Clos de la Coulée de Serrant ’07
Domaine aux Moines, Savennières-Roches aux Moines ’94
Chenin Blanc
Domaine Bellivière, Coteaux-du-Loir, L’Effraie ’11
Clos Rougeard, Saumur, Brézé ’09
!Chenin Blanc
!Chenin Blanc
!Chenin Blanc
3/29/14
41 ❦
121 ❦
36 ❦
41 ❦
86 ❦
Rosé!
Everyone should drink more Rosé!
Rosé Grenache Gris Idlewild, Gibson Ranch, Mendocino ’12
Rosé Grenache
J. Brix, “Uncontainable”, Santa Barbara Highlands ’12
Rosé Grenache
Farmers Jane, Santa Barbara ’12
36
31
26
Rosé of Syrah
Rosé of Syrah
Rosé of Touriga
“White Zinfandel”
Matthiasson, Napa ’12
La Clarine Farm, Sierra Foothills ’12
Arnot-Roberts, Luchsinger Vineyard, Clear Lake ’11
Broc, Sonoma County ‘13
31
26
31
31
Scribe, Carneros ’12
Manni Nössing, Alto Adige ’12
21
36
36
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Traminer Blend
Traminer Blend
Furmint
Re Manfredi, Basilicata, Italy ’08
Umathum, Burgenland, Austria ’07
Királyudvar, Tokaji Sec ’10
21
31
31
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Malvasia
Moscatel Seco
Caravaglio, “Salina”, Isola di Salina, Italy ’10
Botani, Sierras de Málaga, Spain ’07
26
31
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Viognier
Viognier
Viognier
Blend
Peay, Sonoma Coast ‘12
Yves Gangloff, Condrieu ’07
Mercouri, “Folói”, Pelopnnese, Greece ’09
51
111
26
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Gewürztraminer
Sylvaner
Kerner
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Perfumed Whites
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Banyan, Monterey ‘13
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Riesling Rules
Riesling
Riesling
Riesling
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J. Brix, “The Augur”, Kick On Ranch, Santa Barbara ’12
Forlorn Hope, Kick On Ranch, Los Alamos ‘12
Hermann J. Wiemer, Finger Lakes, New York ’11
36
36
26
Domaine Roland Schmitt, Glintzberg, Alsace ’11
26
Riesling
Riesling
Riesling
Schloss Lieser, Mosel ‘11
Falkenstein, Niedermenniger Herrenberg, Mosel Kabinett ’12
Koehler-Ruprecht, Kallstadter Saumagen, Pfalz Kabinett Trocken ’10
21
26
31
Riesling
Riesling
Dönnhoff, Hermannshöhle, Nahe GG ’11
Dönnhoff, Felsenberg, Nahe GG ’12
81
81
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Riesling
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3/29/14
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Plush & Rich White Wines
Great structure with some meat on the bones
Marsanne Blend
Marsanne Blend
Marsanne Blend
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Vallin, Santa Ynez Valley ’12
Halcón, Alder Springs Vineayrd, Mendocino ’12
Alain Graillot, Crozes-Hermitage Blanc ’12
41
31
31 ❦
!Grenache Blanc Blend Vesper, “Alcalá”, Steele Canyon Vineyard, San Diego ’11 36
Grenache Blanc Blend Linne Calodo, “Contrarian”, Paso Robles ’12
!Grenache Blanc Blend Domaine du Pégau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc ’11
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Delightfully Different
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51
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66
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Fiano
Trousseau Gris
Ribolla Gialla
Ribolla Gialla
Ribolla Gialla
Sauvignon/Ribolla
Harrington, Fratelli Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley ‘12
Jolie-Laide, Fanucchi Vineyard, Russian River Valley ’12
Ryme, Vare Vineyards, Napa ‘11
Arnot-Roberts, Vare Vineyards, Napa ’11
Matthiasson, Vare Vineyard, Napa ’11
Matthiasson, Napa ‘11
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31
51
51
46
41
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Savagnin
Savagnin
Domaine du Haut Bourg, Muscadet “Origine” ’02
Domaine de L ’Octavin, Arbois “Comtesse” ’11
Domaine de la Tournelle, Jura “Savagnin de Voile” ’09
31
46
51
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26
36
36
41
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Pinot Gris
Manzoni Bianco
Grillo
Roagna, Langhe ‘11
Noussan, “Blanc du Tzanté”, Valle d’Aosta ’11
Foradori, “Fontanasanta”, Vigneti delle Dolomiti ’10
Marco de Bartoli, Grappoli del Grillo, Sicily ’10
Viura
Viña Valoria, Rioja Crianza ’04
31
!Melon
!Chardonnay Blend
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Orange Wines
Show me some skin! White wines made with extended skin contact.
Grenache Blanc
Cortese
Vermentino
Vermentino
Garganega
For your first date with Orange wine
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Ambyth, “Amphora”, Paso Robles ’12
Idlewild, Fox Hill Vineyard, Mendocino ’12
Giornata, Paso Robles ‘12
Ryme, “His”, Las Brisas Vineyard, Carneros ’11
Angiolino Maule, Sassaia, Veneto ’08
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Gravner, Venezia Giulia ’04
51
36
36
41
36
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136
96
61
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Second Base
Ribolla Gialla
Vitovska
White Blend
3/29/14
Vodopivec, “Classica”, Venezia Giulia ’05
Paolo Bea, Santa Chiara, Umbria ’08
Chardonnay
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Without Makeup
Light to medium bodied Chardonnays with little or neutral oak
!Sandhi, “Rita’s Crown”, Sta. Rita Hills ’10
Wenzlau, Sta. Rita Hills ‘11
Arnot Roberts, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains ‘12
61
56
46
Stony Hill, Napa ’08
Verse Chardonnay, Weeks Vineyard, Sonoma ’12
36
46
36
!Enfield Wine Co., Heron Lake Vineyard, Wild Horse Valley ‘11
!Domaine Costal, “Les Truffières”, Chablis ‘11
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Domaine Vincent Dauvissat, Chablis, Le Preuses ’11
De Moor, Chitry, Bourgogne ‘11
Domaine Guillot-Broux, “Les Combettes”, Macon ‘11
Domaine de la Tournelle, “Terre de Gryphée”, Arbois ’10
36
126
31
31
31
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Alfaro, Lindsay Paige Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains ’12
Rhys, Horseshoe Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains ’10
81
36
126
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Flesh on the bones
Fuller, richer, rounder Chardonnays
Talbott, “Cuvee Audrey”, Diamond T Vineyard,!Monterey ’10
!Broadside, White Hawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara ‘12
Tyler, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills ’11
36
61
!Kongsgaard, Napa ‘11
91
Kosta Browne, “One Sixteen”, Russian River Valley ‘11
Rochioli, Estate, Russian River Valley ’10
66
71
!Ceritas, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ’11
Hirsch, Sonoma Coast ’11
Littorai, B.A. Thieroit Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ‘12
Marcassin, Three Sisters, Sonoma Coast ’07
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71
81
161
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Benchmarks
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"There are many ways to the recognition of truth, and Burgundy is one of them." Isak Dinesen
Marius Delarche, Corton Charlemagne Reserve ’11
Jean-Philippe Fichet, Bourgogne ’11
Jean-Philippe Fichet, Meursault, Les Chevalières ’11
Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault, Clos de la Bar ‘11
Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru ’09
Jean-Marc Roulot, Meursault, Bouchères 1er Cru ’10
3/29/14
116
41
96
156
210
196
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