Bottles
| Light Reds |
| Barbera, Elio Perrone 2004 (Italy) |
| on the Italian highway of wine this is a red VW convertible $34 |
| Cotes-Du-Rhone, Andre Brunel 2004 (Rhone) |
| pepper, smoke and earth surround the red fruits $25 |
| Chianti Classico, Melini La Selvanella 2000/01 (Italy) |
| dominant notes of violet and raspberries, clove undertones $35 |
| Chianti Classico, Gabbiano 2003 (Italy) |
| sangiovese grapes wrapped in a down pillow. Best value $26 |
| Grenache, Campo de Borja Borgia 20004/05 (Spain) |
| Supple flavors of black cherry, raspberry and pepper $22 |
| Merlot, Shafer 2003 (Napa) |
| Plush, sought after Merlot. Very hot in wine circles $52 |
| Merlot, Markham 2002 (Napa) |
| soft tannins, a benchmark for Merlot lovers $34 |
| Merlot, Raymond Reserve 2002 (Napa) |
| smooth, supple, rich, who wouldn't want to be? $30 |
| Merlot, Vega Sindoa 2002 (Spain) |
| herry fruit and smoky flavors mingle nicely $24 |
| Merlot, L’Ecole Seven Hills 2002 (Washington) |
| seriously polished generous flavors of currant, cherry $52 |
| Pinot Noir, Rex Hill 2005 (Oregon) |
| classic style, cherry, smoke and mineral flavors. A lovely finish $30 |
| Pinot Noir, Eola Hills 2004/05 (Oregon) |
| deep color, cherries and berries and dark chocolate $25 |
| Pinot Noir, Amisfield 2004 (New Zealand) |
| Intense concentration of dark cherry flavor. Very lush $40 |
| Rioja, Monticello Grand Reserva 1998 (Spain) |
| Leathery and dusty, neat Spanish cutie $35 |
| Rioja, Finca Alicia Rojas “Reserva” 1999 (Spain) |
| two thumbs up from Laurie and Susan. Elegant wine $34 |
| Rioja, Ramon Bilbao 2001/03 (Spain) |
| plum, cherries, chocolate combine with vanilla, and spice $22 |
| Big Reds |
| Barolo, Marcarini 2001 (Italy) |
| ripe cherry, spice, tobacco and cinnamon $80 |
| Cabernet, Oberon Vineyard 2001 (Napa) |
| Excess juice from high priced Cabs. Our value superstar $34 |
| Cabernet, Franus 2002 (Napa) |
| allspice, cassis, black cherry and vanilla caramel notes $53 |
| Cabernet, BenMarco 2004 (Argentina) |
| powerful fruit in a young, lush Cabernet. Mendoza foothills $33 |
| Cabernet, Swanson "Alexis" 2000 (Napa) |
| a high-end Cabernet blend with a splash of Syrah. Powerhouse $62 |
| Cabernet, El Nido 2002 (Spain) |
| Cabernet with a splash of Mouvedre. Our best bottle of wine $126 |
| Cabernet, Miner Family Vineyard 2003 (Oakville) |
| a voluminous Cab. Out-of-this-world opulent. Deep, dark, cherry $60 |
| Cabernet, BV Coastal Estates 2003 |
| one of our smoothest Cabs. Very little tannin $24 |
| Cabernet/Merlot, Hedges Three Vineyards 2003 (Wa.) |
| firm fruit flavors of dark cherry and black pepper $30 |
| Cabernet/Zin./Temp., Nepenthe "Tryst" 2004 (Aus.) |
| medium bodied. 60% Cabernet. Untraditional blend that works $24 |
| Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Dm. Font de Michelle 2000 (Fr) Malbec, Rutini 2003 (Argentina) |
| dark cherry and locorice flavors in a velvety style $42 |
| Malbec, Rutini 2004 (Argentina) |
| robust, full bodied, like a good Merlot $28 |
| Malbec, La Posta 2004/05 (Argentina) |
| 32-year old ungrafted vines tended by a man named "Angel" $29 |
| Malbec, Trumpeteer 2005 (Argentina) |
| huge selling Malbec. Smooth $23 |
| Malbec, Susana Balbo 2004 (Agentina) |
| power and finesse in Susana's signature wine. Limited quantity $39 |
| Meritage, Matchbook Wines "Blockhouse" 2004 (Cal) |
| lush fruit with a silky long finish. Syrah, Tempranillo and Malbec $34 |
| Petite Sirah, Concannon 2004 (California) |
| we had it at a tasting last year. Full bodied in silk pajamas $26 |
| Primitivo, Feudo Monaci 2004 (Italy) |
| the DNA of American Zinfandel with the taste of good Chianti $23 |
| Red Blend, Veramonte "Primus" 2003 (Ch) |
| toasty aromas with hints of leather, complex and velvety $26 |
| Red Blend, Allegrini Palazzo delle Torre 2001 (Italy) |
| full bodied, smooth with bright fruit and a soft clean finish $30 |
| Sangiovese, Luna Vineyards 2003 (Napa) |
| earthy, a hint of spice and flavors of dusty plum and leather $28 |
| Sangiovese/Cabernet, Antinori Tignanello 2001/03 (Italy) |
| the original Super Tuscan, intense fruit $80 |
| Shiraz, d'Arenberg "Footbolt" 2003 (Australia) |
| bright jazzy flavors of blackberry and cherry $30 |
| Shiraz, Pike's Clare Valley 2001 (Australia) |
| rich - almost " chocolatey" with a long finish. Aged 5 years $32 |
| Shiraz/Cab. Sauv., The Lucky Country 2003 (Aus) |
| black fruits and spices mingle elegantly $27 |
| Syrah, Matchbook Dunnigan Hills 2004 (California) |
| black cherry, blueberry and spice dominate. Nice BBQ red $29 |
| Syrah/Bonarda, Susana Balbo's "Crios" 2005 (Argentina) |
| Bonarda is the best grape you've never heard of. Trust me. $31 |
| Syrah/Grenache/Morvedre, La Cuvee Mythique 2001 (Fr) |
| drank it with Susan at the bar in German Village $28 |
| Syrah/G/M, Beckman "Cuvee le Bec" 2003 (Sta Barbara) |
| berry fruits, dusty spice and tart currant finish $27 |
| Tempranillo, Matchbook Wines 2004 (California) |
| Spanish grape grown in California. Only 100 cases in Ohio! $32 |
| Tempranillo, Viñaguarena Crianza 2000 (Spain) |
| very masculine. Big, Strong. Bold. Dry. Move over Cabernet $32 |
| Tempranillo/Cabernet, Solaz 2004 (Spain) |
| deep red-purple color, hints of oak $22 |
| Zinfandel, Trinitas 2004 (Sonoma) |
| Matthew Cline is the winemaker. Nice guy. Spicy, rich wine $29 |
| Zinfandel/Cab, Duckhorn Paraduxx 2003 (Napa) |
| blackberry jam topped with pepper notes in a glass. Very lush $50 |
| Light Whites |
| Chenin Blanc, Pine Ridge 2005 (California) |
| floral with a touch of viognier in it for a bit of apple & pear essence $25 |
| Fume Blanc, Hogue 2005 (Washington) |
| fell in love with this at L' Auberge in Dayton - or was it Laurie's eyes $22 |
| Fume Blanc, Grgich Hills 2004 (Napa) |
| pear, fig, and honeydew blend with vanilla and oak overtones $38 |
| Pecorino, "Casale Vecchio" 2005 (Italy) |
| mellow and fresh - like a gorgeous girl who's got a great personality $30 |
| Pinot Grigio, Vigneti del Sole 2005 (Italy) |
| it's a treat to find a medium bodied Pinot Grigio $25 |
| Pinot Grigio, Mezzacorona 2005 (Italy) |
| light in body, refreshingly crisp $22 |
| Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbrunner 2003/04 (Italy) |
| straw color but light in style, bright, fruity and fresh. $25 |
| Pinot Gris, Schlumberger 2002 (France) |
| apple, pear, spice with creamy vanilla texture - a mouthful $34 |
| Riesling, Rudi Wiest 2005 (Germany) |
| Germans know their cars and their wine. Slightly sweet $25 |
| Riesling, Dr. Burklin-Wolf 2003/04 (Germany) |
| a great food wine with aromatic spice and a soft volumptuous finish $30 |
| Rioja Blend, Margues de Caceres 2005 (Spain) |
| viura grape with charming notes of minerals, pear, and white flowers $21 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Blind River 2004 (N Zealand) |
| waves of tropical fruit and grass flow with a crisp dry finish $24 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn 2005 (Napa) |
| full flavor, rich, creamy with vanilla, orange blossom and toasted oak $37 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford 2005 (N Zealand) |
| had it at the Ritz in Sarasota. I want to go back $28 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Merryvale 2005 (Napa) |
| the prom queen on the arms of Chardonnay. Grapefruit essence $30 |
| Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet 2004 (Fr) |
| can't get enough of that gooseberry aroma $33 |
| Trebbiano, Farnese Vini 2005 (Italy) |
| our absolute favorite wine yet virtually unknown in the U.S. $25 |
| Big Whites |
| Albarino, Pazo San Mauro 2004 (Spain) |
| soft, full and round with a dry finish $34 |
| Albarino, Morgadio 2005 (Spain) |
| Spain's best white wine. Switch from Chard and you'll never go back $29 |
| Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle 2004 (Washington) |
| lighter style chardonnay with light hint of oak - liquid silk $27 |
| Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat 2004 (Santa Barbara) |
| think buttery brioche married to a tropical fruit $36 |
| Chardonnay, Ramey 2002/04 (Carneros) |
| toasty oak with outgoing notes of ripe apples and Anjou pear $47 |
| Chardonnay, Morgan Double L Vineyard 2001/03 (Cal) |
| apple, pear, vanilla and hints of mineral $44 |
| Chardonnay, Cousino Macal 2005 (Chile) |
| looking for an "unoaked" chard? You found it! $22 |
| Chardonnay, Lake Sonoma 2004 (Russian River) |
| I blindfolded Laurie and gave her a sip. Oh, what a night! $29 |
| Chardonnay, Louis Latour Grande Ardeche 2003 (Fr) |
| rich, creamy, well balanced with hints of vanilla spice $23 |
| Chardonnay, Vero, Joseph Drouhin 2003 (Fr) |
| lighter style of Chardonnay flavors of apple and limestone $30 |
| Chardonnay, Far Niente 2003/04 (Napa) |
| the Marilyn Monroe of Chardonnays, big, luscious toasty oak $58 |
| Gewurtzraminer, Adler Fels 2005 (Sonoma) |
| crisp and viscous with spicy flavors of tropical fruit and tangerine $24 |
| Verdicchio, Bucci 2004 (Italy) |
| certified organic practices for over 300 years! Light, nutty flavor $33 |
| Viognier, Domaine Miguel 2005 (France) |
| full bodied tropical fruit bomb. I like to drink it on the patio $28 |
| Sparkling |
| Brut Champagne, Veuve Clicqout NV (France) |
| citrus and toast aromas from this classic Champagne $55 |
| Brut Champagne, Veuve Clicqout NV (1/2 bottle) |
| celebrate in a smaller way with a half bottle. $28 |
| Brut Champagne, Bollinger "Special Cuvee" NV (Fr) |
| citrus fruit with creamy notes of toast and nuts explode in your mouth $59 |
| Brut Extra Cava, Castellblanch NV (Spain) |
| Spanish sparkling wine with a nose of fresh baked biscuits $22 |
| Brut Sparkling, Argyle 2000 (Oregon) |
| American sparkling wine, creamy texture, zingy flavor $32 |
| Blanc de Blanc Champagne, Piere Peters NV (Fr) |
| a stylish wine, full and weighty, sleek with certain tea-like notes $50 |
| Prosecco, Ruggeri NV (Italy) |
| extremely delicate Italian sparkling, think mature apples $27 |
| Nectar Imperial, Moet Chandon NV (France) |
| well structured wine whose richness turns into sensuality $51 |
| Rosé |
| Chateau Mourgues du Gres 2004 (Nimes) |
| intense ripe strawberry fruit with a dry finish $24 |
| Mas de la Dame 2004 (France) |
| pink and refreshing, 2 women winemakers who know their stuff $25 |
