California

2007 Miner Viognier

(Oakville) 36
Rich, buttery, with floral and apple-peach notes…a great Chardonnay alternative.

2007 Stuhlmuller Estate Chardonnay (Alexander Valley) 54
Lush layers of pineapple, pear, lemon cream pie, honeysuckle and spice with beautifully integrated oak.

2006 Landmark Overlook Chardonnay (Carneros) 55
Silky richness balanced by acidity. Tropical fruits with crème brulee.

Oregon

2007 St. Innocent Pinot Gris

(Willamette) 45
Texturally complex with hints of clementine and spicy pear; A true hidden gem of a wine.

2007 Dr. Bergström Riesling

(Willamette) 45
Explosive palate of lychee, quince, marshmallow candies tropical and citrus fruit…who wouldn’t want to drink that?

2008 St. Innocent Anden Chardonnay (Willamette) 52
Aromas of ripe citrus, pineapple and pear; very pretty in the mouth.

2007 Domaine Serene Coeur Blanc (Willamette) 135
Extremely rare white pinot noir; rich and complex with cherries, marzipan and flint…A true show-stopper.

Australia

2008 Nick Faldo Sauvignon Blanc (Coonawarra) 30
Bright, grassy gooseberry with hints of lemon and lime; better than par!

Chile

2007 Santa Rita Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley) 35
Bright gold with intense tropical fruits, toasted vanilla and supple texture. A great Chilean Chardonnay.

France

2007 Domaine Droughin Pouilly-Fuisse (Burgundy) 38
Impressions of spicy pepper and lime zest that finish long and bright.  

 2004 Francis Blanchet Pouilly Fume Cuvee  (Silice) 42
Complex, aromas of lemon/lime peel with quinine, mint, licorice, flint and chalk; nuanced flavors to match.   

2004 Francois Cotat Les Monts Damnés Sancerre (Loire) 55
Minerals, minerals and more minerals… Sancerre at its very best!

2006 Mischief and Mayhem Meursault (Burgundy) 130
Buttered popcorn, minerals, complex and full-bodied; be prepared to travel to Burgundy in a glass!

Germany    

2007 Anselmann Kabinett Riesling

(Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) 32
Fruit-stressed aromas of peach, apricot, grapefruit and apples with a pleasant remainder of sweet.

Italy

2006 La Cala Vermentino

(Sardinia) 27
Elegant and supple with a bright acidity, a great option for Pinot Grigo and perfect match for seafood.            

2005 Nova Domus

(Alto Adige) 85
Smooth, complex and completely seductive – one of the coolest wines I’ve tried.

New Zealand

2008 Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) 35
Grassy with gooseberry and subtle hints of mango and pineapple.  Vegetal and crisp, it is unmistakably Kiwi!

Spain          

2008 Vina Godeval Godello

(Galacia) 30
An intense nose of white flowers and peaches. Slightly sweet, very lively!