| White wines |
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| Domaine Caton from France — a pale straw color opens to a bouquet of green apple & light citrus, revealing a beautifully balanced wine. This Chardonnay is classically French with no oak, to showcase the terroir of the region |
6.00 |
18.00 |
| 14 Hands Chardonnay from Columbia Valley, WA — Washington state is known for fruit-forward flavor profiles and this wine in no exception. Bursting with melon, apple, & pear, 14 Hands is bright & crisp with slight floral notes |
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21.00 |
| Dark Horse Chardonnay from Modesto, CA — A straightforward Chardonnay from the mid coast. The wine is medium bodied with light oak. This Chardonnay exhibits baked apple and pear with notes of caramel & brown spice |
7.00 |
21.00 |
| Auspicion Chardonnay from Grafton Valley, CA — A sweet nose gives way to a rich buttery taste with light oak. Flavors of white peaches, pineapple, and crisp apple give this wine a great fruit character, finesse and a fullness on the palate |
9.00 |
30.00 |
| Alba Estate Reserve Chardonnay from Finesville, NJ — A chat with winemake John Altmaier when he dropped this wine off revealed he thinks it is the nicest Chardonnay he has ever made. The judges at the San Diego International Wine Competition obviously agreed, awarding the wine a silver medal. It is a lively wine with bright citrus up front; nice complexity engages the palate with layers of vanilla and some oak. The wine closes with a long, lingering finish |
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30.00 |
| Henri Darnat Bourgogne Chardonnay from Burgundy, France — This estate-bottled wine is smooth with flavors of ripe fruit accented with a little lemon. It is aged mostly in stainless with about six months in new oak, making it a lively & palate-cleansing treat |
9.00 |
36.00 |
| Louis Jadot Le Vaucrain from Côte de Nuits Villages, France — A Chardonnay of exceptional quality. A brief time in new oak serves to make the wine round and full while still allowing the white white fruit flavors to sing through. Do we detect the taste of grapes perhaps? |
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50.00 |
| Louis Jadot Clos des Guettes from Savigny-les Beaune, France — A premier cru from a respected house whose winemakers know how to let the grapes speak for themselves. This is a nicely balanced Chardonnay reaching that sweet spot between acidity and rich body. Les Guettes has aromas and flavors of apples, white flowers and spices |
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65.00 |
| Domaine de Vaufuget Vouvray from St. Fiacre, France — Vouvray fills a wine need between Reisling and Chardonnay. With a bouquet of fresh fruit, this wine has a very faint sweetness, like a sip of honeysuckle. Notes of pears fill the mouth and the wine ends with a tart finish |
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23.00 |
| Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis from Burgundy, France — Chablis is Burgundy's coolest, most northerly appellation. This Chablis is reminiscent of stones & minerals, rewarding patience with a core of elegant pear & green apple flavors |
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38.00 |
| L'Homme Mort Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru from Maligny, France — An estate-bottled wine never before imported into the United States. It is delicate, but bold, with a refreshing minerality and long finish. Crisp fruit flavors predominate, but are well-rounded & smooth. The vineyard owner sold his grapes to others for many years but decided to start making his own wine, and we are very glad he did. This is a fine wine |
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60.00 |
| Zios Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain — Golden in color and floral in taste, this wine has a yeasty nose & a velvety mouthfeel. It is forward with ripe fruit and tastes like, dare we say? Grapes! "Truly a fish-friendly wine," declared Chef Ed. "I recommend it." We buy it from the importer so it over-delivers for the price |
9.00 |
33.00 |
| Domain Darnat Puligny Montrachet from Meursault, France — Winemaker Henri Darnat uses neither chemicals nor herbicides in his vineyard. All work is done by hand. His hard work pays off in a wine that shows concentration of fruit without heaviness. There are elements of honey, & herbs with a good length on the finish. The 80-year-old vines yield a wine marked with a wonderful minerality expressive of the terroir. The wines from this area are considered to be the finest of all white Burgundies, and are among Chef Ed's favorites |
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80.00 |
| Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Comaine du Père Caboche from Vaucluse, France — A delicate sweetness begins this wine, like a delicate dance of flavors playing in your mouth. It finishes with a mellow tartness, like a Macoun apple. A good companion for white fish |
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50.00 |
| Aichenberg Grüner Veltliner from Austria — Grüner Veltliner is the signature white grape of Austria and is loved for its aromatic qualities and distinct notes of white pepper. This wine offers apple & pear fruits on the nose. Dry, fresh, earthy, with some hints of apricot on the palate, completed by a really refreshing acidity on the finish |
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20.00 |
| Manifesto Sauvignon Blanc from Suisun Valley, CA — Tropical notes of pineapple, melon, and ripe pear give this California Sauvignon Blanc a little sweetness, but not overwhelmingly so. Smooth with a mouthfeel of orange creamsicle |
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26.00 |
| Robertson Winery Chenin Blanc from South Africa — Light with ripe, rounded fruit. Notes of summer melon & grapefruit. Crisp, clean, bright & full bodied, with a lingering aftertaste. Blended with approximately 10 percent Sauvignon Blanc |
7.00 |
25.00 |
| White Haven Sauvignon Blanc from Blenheim, New Zealand — A light effervescence tickles the tongue and enlivens the palate. It is followed by a lightly sweet front with flavors of peach, tropical fruit, & grapefruit. Fermented in stainless steel, this wine is crisp & clean, with a lingering finish |
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35.00 |
| Casas Patronales Sauvignon Blanc from Maule Valley, Chile — Chile recently hit its stride with Sauvignon Blanc. With hints of green apples & grasses on the palate & a balanced finish, here is a seafood- & salad-friendly wine with quality way beyond its price point |
7.00 |
21.00 |
| Chateau Dubory Bordeaux Blanc from Bordeaux, France — primarily Sauvignon Blanc, with Sémillon and Muscadelle mingled in, this wine is rich and supple. It is wonderful with shellfish, sharing many characteristics with a good Sauvignon Blanc |
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25.00 |
| Ferrari Carano Fumé Blanc from Sonoma County, CA — Bright & lively, a Loire-style Sauvignon Blanc with fresh tastes of green apple &anp; green grape. The wine is ever so slightly sweet at the front and crisp on the finish. Aging in stainless steel & oak ads complexity |
9.00 |
30.00 |
| Al Verde Pinot Grigio from Molise, Italy — A clean-tasting wine with a mouth-filling texture & a crisp finish. It is fresh with a fruity bouquet |
5.00 |
18.00 |
| King Estate Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley, Oregon — This beautiful, pale straw Pinot Gris is bright & round with flavors of peach, grapefruit, & passion fruit. It maintains a perfect balance of fruit & acidity through its soft & lingering finish |
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35.00 |
| Trimbach Pinot Gris from Alsace — A 2007 Reserve, this Pinot is unexpected. It is rich & opulent, almost the texture of velvet. The wine has the dry, refreshing qualities of a typical Pinot with a wonderful fruitiness. Its deep flavor allows it to shine next to rich dishes such as our Scampi |
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40.00 |
| Domaine Des Rochers Pouilly-Fuissé from Burgundy, France — Stoney minerality and focused citrus are the dominant flavors. A peppery nose and a little green apple add to the pleasure of this wine. Crafted from Chardonnay grapes, this is good choice for any food on our menu |
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34.00 |
| Louis Jadot Savigny Lès Beaune Clos des Guettes from Côte de Beaune, France — A round rich wine, with apricots, peach, white flowers and spice aromas |
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49.00 |
| Domaine de Pouy from Côtes de Gasçogne, Southwest France — Ugni Blanc and Colombard are two of the three grapes used to distill cognac. But here winemaker Yves Grassa blends them to produce an acidic & refreshing wine that drinks like a young Sancerre. It is fruity with a lemony, forward flavor. The wine is bright, slightly effervescent on the tongue with a cleansing acidity, and delivers a sweet finish |
6.00 |
20.00 |
| Jean Vincent Sancerre from Loire Valley, France — This wine has an elegant, rich nose of ripe lemons and grapefruit. The taste is lightly minty with good length and some citrus. It has a distinct minerality and complexity derived from the clay, chaly soil of the Loire river bank |
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36.00 |
| Cuvée du Connétable Sancerre from Sancerre ,France — This is a big wine with a lot going on. It starts with a lovely fruit nose: white peach & stone fruit. The taste is sweet up front without being cloying. It has the tight acidic finish you would expect from a Sancerre. The wine was aged in oak for one year and gives nice length on the finish |
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65.00 |
| Nearly Naked Gewürztraminer from Columbia Valley, Washington — Orange blossom & spice aromas are complimented by a refreshingly crisp & juicy mouthful of fruit flavor. This wine has decidedly pure impressions of fully mature Gewürztraminer grapes with slight mineral characters of the terroir. In order to produce the highest quality wine from the vintage's 100 percent organic Gewürztraminer grapes, minimal non-organic production methods were used, leading to the designation of "Nearly Naked" for this vintage |
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26.00 |
| Peter Brum Liebfraumilch Riesling from Reinhessen, Germany — After losing their focus on quality in the late 20th century, German wine makers are back at the top of their game, making affordable, delicious Rieslings. Peter Brum has been practicing since 1637. This is a well-balanced wine with just the right sweetness, with a fresh fruity flavor and a semi-dry finish |
6.00 |
18.00 |
| Schloss Reinhartshaursen Riesling from Rheingau, Germany — You know you are in expert hands when the vines are over 40 years old and the vineyard has been making wine since 1337. This is a classic Riesling. A delicately sweet nose delivers flavors of peaches, apricots, & citrus. A deft interplay of sweetness & acidity delivers a truly lovely, well-balanced wine |
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36.00 |
| Cháteau de L'Oiselinière Muscadet from Clisson, France — If you are looking for the perfect oyster wine, this is it. With high acidity & nice minerality and a tight initial effervesence, this wine begs for oysters. Don't order this as a before-dinner wine 7mdash; the muscadet's flavor blooms with food. The grapes are grown on a 700-year-old estate that is now a bird sanctuary; all farming there is organic protecting both the birds and the 40- to 70-year-old vines |
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25.00 |
| McManis Viognier from River Junction, CA — Fruit & acidity are nicely balanced here with a light floral bouquet & tones of apricot & white peaches. This wine pairs well with light seafood dishes & other light fare |
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22.00 |
| Estrella White Zinfandel from Napa, CA — Delicate strawberry bouquet is evident in this classic interpretation of an American white Zinfandel. It is a sweet, fruity wine |
5.00 |
18.00 |
| Fiano Di Avellino Colli di Lapio Clelia from Campania, Italy — This wine, vinified entirely in stainless steel, is pure class and elegance, with peach and melon aromatics and a vibrant acidity that makes it a perfect seafood wine. The wine is fresh, elegant, and fruity with notes of white peach, nuts, & white flowers on the nose. The flavor is rich, with a medium to full body and a very long, persistent finish. Colli di Lapio is a practicing organic estate |
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45.00 |
| Red wines |
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| Chateau La Grange Clinet from Bordeaux, France — A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Cabernet Franc, this wine has a rich brick color & smells of toasted oak with gingerbread & dark fruit. It is barrel aged for one year in new French oak |
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25.00 |
| Domaine Caton Cabernet Sauvignon from France — This Cabernet is round, mellow, & lightly sweet with a dry, lingering finish. It has flavors of dark stonefruit & black plums |
6.00 |
18.00 |
| 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State — This lively Cabernet bursts with aromas of berries & cherries. The flavors are carried through on the palate & accented with notes of spice & cocoa. The tannins are soft & round, lingering on the generous finish |
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21.00 |
| Bennett Family Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley — "Very dry & tasty" is how Chef Ed describes this Cabernet. Produced by a small winery with over 100 vintages of experience, the wine has a robust body with dark fruit overtones & a classic tannic finish |
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45.00 |
| Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, CA — Jordan has remained a benchmark of quality in California Cabernet because it combines depth & complexity with a smooth & supple style that is drinkable on release. A serious but friendly complement to the best steaks |
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75.00 |
| Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley — Rich ruby red in color, luscious aromatics of black cherry, blackberries, & plum greet the nose with a slight back note of earth, leather, & bittersweet chocolate. Layers of spice, coffee & cream integrate with fruit notes to the end |
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85.00 |
| Arnaldo-Caprai Montefalco Rosso from Umbria, Italy — Chef Ed attended an Italian wine tasting and thought this was the best wine in the room. It is produced from Sangiovese, Merlot and a small percentage of Sagrantino grapes, a blend that results in an intense wine with notes of rich red fruit and hints of vanilla. The 2009 is a full bodied wine with dry tannins and a long finish |
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42.00 |
| Louis Jadot Clos de la Croix de Pierre Premier Cru from Pernand Vergelesses, France — The vineyard growing the Pinot Noir grapes for this wine is on calcareous, stony soil that faces east. The wine exhibits powerful ripe black and red berry aromas that develop into supple tannins prior to a long finish. It has a wonderfully fruity character, with a trace of rustic berries |
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60.00 |
| Tribute from Sonoma Mountian, CA — Mike Benziger is a passionate winemaker and a good salesman. The day he sat down with Chef Ed, Mike managed to talk him into three wines for the list because of their taste and Mike's commitment to biodynamic farming. This meritage is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon but also contains Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petite Verdot. The nose leads with fresh fruit aromas of blueberry & boysenberry. Scents of dark chocolate, coffee, nutmeg, vanilla & black pepper also introduce the wine. This vintage 2007 Tribute really exceeds all other years in its richness & complexity. The first sip is rich and full, yet the tannins engage immediately; layer after layer of velvet & silk. The finish is round and smooth |
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100.00 |
| Villa Milagro's Sombra from Finesville, NJ — Located just six miles away, Villa Milagro is an organic winery where the grapes are hand-harvested and grown without herbicides. The Sombra is a dry wine that is a blend of Shiraz and Merlot. During aging the typical grapey taste of Shiraz is transformed into a mellow, soft wine |
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45.00 |
| 7 Deadly Zins from Lodi, CA — Seven of Lodi's best growers gave the first fruits of each of their old vineyards to contribute to the complexity of this blend. Supple pepper & licorice-clove notes merge into blackberries & cherries. The finish is clean with hints of vanilla & cocoa |
9.00 |
33.00 |
| La Grivelière from Côtes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France — Biodynamic farming techniques are used to create this smooth, rich blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignane, & Mourvedre. This Rhone is a great taste for the price. It is velvety & rich with a nice, light tannic finish |
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20.00 |
| Rawson's Retreat Shiraz-Cabernet from south-eastern Australia — A soft rounded Shiraz-Cabernet with typically Australian ripe berry, chocolate & spice nuances. Chef Ed thinks this wine drinks as if it were more expensive |
5.00 |
18.00 |
| Château la Fon du Berger from Haut-Médoc, France — Dark red color with purple hints. Intense and clean nose with hints of black cherry, light oak, and vanilla. Round with sweet fruit on the start. Silky on the palate with good weight and fine tannins on the finish. Overall, a well-balanced wine with good structure |
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36.00 |
| Château la Fon du Berger from Haut-Médoc, France — Dark red color with purple hints. Intense and clean nose with hints of black cherry, light oak, and vanilla. Round with sweet fruit on the start. Silky on the palate with good weight and fine tannins on the finish. Overall, a well-balanced wine with good structure |
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36.00 |
| Louis Jadot Côte de Beaune Villages from France — This wine is primarily Pinot Noir grapes. It is young & fruity and offers aromas and flavors of red berries and cherries. It is delicately structured with soft tannins |
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50.00 |
| Château Gravelier from Bordeaux, France — This is predominately a Merlot with a bit of Cabernet thrown in for fun. The wine is round with fruity structure and notes of toast and red fruit |
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20.00 |
| Red Rock Merlot from Central Coast, CA — Flavors of ripe cherry, strawberry, & raspberry blend with a hint of vanilla & blackberry. The intense red & black fruit aromas & flavors are complemented by soft, rounded tannins |
8.00 |
24.00 |
| Snoqualmie Naked Merlot from Columbia Valley, WA — A juicy, fruity wine with a bright finish, this organic Merlot is aged 9 months in new oak. The Merlot exhibits a pure varietal fruit expression in the nose, with ample structure and lingering natural fruit flavors on the palate, like eating fresh Merlot berries off the vine |
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30.00 |
| Benziger Merlot from Sonoma County, CA — This Merlot is marked by power, richness and soft tannins, with a bright blackberry and plum nose offset by hints of coffee and toasty vanilla, ending in a complex, persistent finish. A wonderful wine from a certified, sustainable grape growing program |
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33.00 |
| Mark West Pinot Noir from Sonoma, CA — Bright, with heady aromas of black raspberry jam, cranberries, dried cherries & dried herbs, with notes of nutmeg and a hint of smoke. Expansive and silky with cherry & raspberry suggestions, the wine lingers on the palate |
8.00 |
25.00 |
| Bouchard Père et Fils Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France — This Pinot Noir is light bodied, yet full flavored. Chef Ed thinks it is everything a Pinot Noir is meant to be |
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33.00 |
| Byron Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, CA — Rich aromas of cinnamon & clove are highlighted by accents of violets & rose. The wine displays intensity of flavor, featuring black cherry, plum, spice & subtle nuances of French oak. The wine culminates in a long, velvety finish |
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44.00 |
| Benziger Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, CA — Mike Benziger was touring NJ and visited Chef Ed for a tasting. Mike founded his vineyard about 30 years ago and practices biodynamic farming methods. This 2009 Pinot Noir is a quintessential Russian River Pinot: lush cherry, plump plum & earthy, spicy flavors. It is a soft, round Pinot Noir with balanced acidity. Sweet earthy elements are followed by notes of tea & toast |
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55.00 |
| Gabbiano Chianti Classico from Chianti, Italy — Gabbiano won easily against other Chiantis in a staff blind taste test. This Chianti is rich with invigorating flavors of berry & pepper |
9.00 |
30.00 |
| Château Moulin de Cantelaube from Saint-Emilion, France — Made primarily from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, this wine is a brilliant ruby color with delicate fresh fruit on the nose. It is round and full-bodied on the palate with notes of cherry & raspberry. Saint Emilion is one of the most important areas of Bordeaux and this wine shows off the structure, elegance and fine tannins of the region while rewarding with a long generous finish |
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50.00 |
| Louis Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges from France — A powerful, tannic and full-bodied wine of intense color, Nuits-Saint-Georges offers robust fruit flavors and nuances of oak in the bouquet. The Pinot Noir grapes are handpicked and sorted, then undergo a month-long maceration. The wine is set to age in French oak barrels for 10 months |
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75.00 |
| Tenutta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato from Italy — Good complexity with layers of flavor are what struck us first about this wine. It is fruit-forward with big, ripe black plum flavors. This super Tuscan is a great blend of Cabernet, Merlot & Syrah. It has a moderately dry finish |
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50.00 |
| Brunello di Montalcino from Italy — This is a big & feisty wine that needs some time in the decanter before you enjoy it. As the wine opens it is rich with a little pepper in the nose. It has a tannic finish that cries out for a rich dish |
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95.00 |
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