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Vanessa’s Sparkling & Champagne Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de blanc, Carneros , 2006* Full, creamy entry on the palate reveals complex flavors of ripe pear, lemon meringue and hints of white chocolate along with mineral notes that persist on a fresh, lasting, precisely balanced finish.	*$4.75*	*$9.50*	*$38.00*
*Royal Cuvee, Brut, Carneros, 2002* Gloria Ferrer holds this vintage brut back for many years before release.—A wonderful medley of effusive fruit tones including ripe apple, bright cherry, strawberry and citrus mingle with hints of cream, biscuit and toast in the very complex nose of this well-developed yet vibrantly fresh sparkling wine. An elegant, dry bubbly of enormous charm	*$6.00*	*$12.00*	*$48.00*
*Nicolas Feuillatte, Gastronomique, France, NV* Floral, fruit with a subtle predominance of white fruits; pear, apple, almonds, and hazelnuts.			*$59.00*
*Moet & Chandon, Brut Rose, France , NV* Traditional, but exciting style of dry rose; with a copper color, toasty aromas, firm texture, and subtle fruit and spice flavors.	*$8.50*	*$16.75*	*$67.00*
*Perrier Jouet, Grand Brut, France, NV* Layers of citrus, tangerine and flower blossoms unfold elegantly. Impeccable balance, precision and grace.			*$75.00*
*GH Mumm, Cremant, France, NV* Boasts crisp lime, lemon and grapefruit flavors with “melt in your mouth” bubbles. The finish is graceful.			*$120.00*
*Perrier Jouet, Fleur, France, 2000* Ripe apple, melon and sweet butter aromas. Gently chewy on the finish with repeating honey notes.			*$175.00*
*Perrier Jouet, Fleur Rose, France, 2002* Strawberry, candied cherry and citrus notes that are allied to a vibrant structure in this rich nose.			*$375.00*

Vanessa’s Aromatic White Wine Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*Montecillo, Albarino, Spain* Exhibits crisp acidity and bright fruit flavors of pear and grapefruit.	*$3.75*	*$7.50*	*$30.00*
*Tamari, Torrontes, Argentina* Very elegant and delicate varietal aromas. Notes of white grapefruit are highlighted, white flowers like jasmine, rose notes, Damascus, and some hints of tropical fruits such as Cherimoya.	*$3.75*	*$7.50*	*$30.00*
*Santa Cristina ,Orvieto Classico, DOC, Tuscany* Elegant and refined, with fruity and floral aromas, a crisp citrus flavor and pronounced sweetness on the finish.	*$4.00*	*$8.00*	*$32.00*
*Wild Horse, Viognier, Central Coast* This mouthwatering wine is made from 100% Viognier grapes and has incredible aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, and peach with flavors of citrus and tangerine. Beautifully balance and delightful.	*$4.25*	*$8.50*	*$34.00*
*Remy Pannier, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France* 100% Chenin Blanc. Harmonious and delicately sweet, with flavors of green apple and underscored by honey nuances.	*$4.50*	*$9.00*	*$36.00*
*Seven Daughters, White Blend, California* Intense aromatics of orange blossom and melon, with gradual flavors of lychee and Mandarin oranges.	*$4.75*	*$9.25*	*$37.00*
*Erath Pinot Gris* Invokes bright fresh aromas of banana and honeydew melon. Savor the tropical fruit, lemon and floral flavors that are seamlessly balanced with a clean lift of acidity, enlivening the palate and encouraging a gratifying length of flavors.	*$4.75*	*$9.50*	*$38.00*
*Domaine Wachau Federspiel, Gruner Veltliner, Austria* A bouquet of gooseberries and hints of green apple and white pepper. Medium bodied and a mix of citrus, apple, and peach fruit.	*$5.00*	*$10.00*	*$40.00*

Vanessa’s Gewurztraminer Wine Selections

3 oz.

6 oz.

Bottle

Columbia Winery, Columbia Valley, Washington
Medium dry wine. Light straw color with aromas of grapefruit peel and lychee nut on the nose which carries through to the palate. Floral, clove and melon notes round out the finish.

$26.00

Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma
Off-dry, but crisp with cantaloupe flavors the lead to a creamy and refreshing long finish.

$4.75

$9.25

$37.00

Vanessa’s Pinot Grigio Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*Villa Pozzi, Italy* Exhibits soft aromatic flavors of perfume rose and soft honeysuckle.	*$3.50*	*$6.75*	*$26.00*
*Graffigna, Argentina* Elegance, jasmine bouquet and the appearance of peach and apricot.	*$4.00*	*$8.00*	*$32.00*
*Santa Margherita, Valdadige, Italy* Mineral, crisp white. The pinot Grigio that started it all.			*$48.00*

Vanessa’s Rose Wine Selections

3 oz.

6 oz.

Bottle

Coppola, ‘Sofia’, Carneros
Fruity yet dry, a fragrant perfume of fresh strawberries and rose
petals procede juicy flavors of cherry and citrus zest.

$5.00

$10.00

$40.00

Antinori, Scalabrone, Guado Al Tasso, Bolgheri, Italy DOC
Bright peony color, with fruity aromas and refreshing hints of raspberries. Well-balanced and tangy on the palate with a pleasantly fruity finish that offers notes of raspberries and wild roses.

$48.00

Vanessa’s Sauvignon Blanc Wine Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*Rodney Strong ‘Charlotte’s Home’, Healdsburg* Crisp and clean, citrus and mineral mingle with pear and melon, leads to a delightful finish.	*$4.00*	*$8.00*	*$32.00*
*Kim Crawford, Malborough, New Zealand* Brimming with flavors of pineapple and stonefruit with a hint of herbaceousness. A fresh and zesty finish.	*$4.75*	*$9.50*	*$38.00*
*Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley* A delicate perfume of lemon, pear, and honeysuckle introduce this wine’s sophisticated charm while subtle notes of pineapple, tangerine, and lemongrass weave their way through the glass. On first taste, flavors of passion fruit and mandarin orange are tinged by flinty mineral tones and refreshing acidity.	*$5.50*	*$11.00*	*$44.00*
*Brancott, ‘Reserve’, New Zealand* Flavors of gooseberry supported by peach notes and a tantilizing minerality.			*$46.00*
*Jolivet, Sancerre, France* The natural juices are fermented with cool temperatures and are left on their lees for four to six moths to achieve subtle but complex aromas.			*$55.00*

Vanessa’s Riesling Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*Snoqualmie, Winemaker’s Selection, Columbia Valley* Bursting with aromas of spicy pear and dried apricots. The richly textured palate has lingering notes of honey.	*$3.25*	*$6.50*	*$26.00*
*Bluefeld, Mosel, Germany* A medium sweet Riesling. Aromas of citrus, peach and floral notes. Flinty fresh fruit flavors with a juicy mid-palate, balanced acidity and sweet, lingering finish. Crisp and refreshing.	*$4.00*	*$8.00*	*$32.00*
*Kallfelz, Riesling Kabinett, Rhein-Mosel, Germany* Dried apricot and mineral aromas follow through on a crisp, round entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with great tangy flavor, excellent depth and laser-like acidity. Finishes with citrus peels and lychee nut.	*$4.00*	*$8.00*	*$32.00*
*Chateau Ste, Michelle’s ‘Eroica’, Washington* Exudes mandarin oranges, and sweet lime aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes.			*$48.00*

Vanessa’s Chardonnay Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*Trapiche, Argentina* Fruity aromas of ripe pineapple and apples. Clean and refreshing with a long, soft finish.	*$3.50*	*$6.75*	*$26.00*
*Votre Sante, Sonoma Coast* A sophisticated balance of vibrant fruit, minerality and crisp acidity. Elegantly textured and long on the finish, the wine leads with aromas of green apple, lemon and orange blossoms. The palate offers delicate flavors of citrus with mineral highlights.	*$4.25*	*$8.50*	*$32.00*
*Sanford, Santa Barbara* Exotic tropical fruits, elegant citrus and minerality. Well structured.	*$5.00*	*$10.00*	*$40.00*
*Wente, Riva Ranch, Arroyo Seco* Rich and creamy with guava and pineapple notes.	*$5.25*	*$10.50*	*$44.00*
*Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley* This vivid and crisp Chardonnay draws orchard aromas of fresh Bosc pears and Gala apples against a backdrop of fleshy stone fruits and pineapple. Persistent on the palate, this wine gracefully balances the toast of its well-integrated oak with bright fresh fruit flavors for a round, lingering finish that is typical of the Carneros Terroir.	*$5.25*	*$10.50*	*$44.00*
*Cuvaison, Carneros* Lush, mouth filling flavors of peach, apricot and papaya backed by vanilla and all spice.			*$46.00*
*‘Calcaire’, Russian River, 2007* The best of the Russian River goes into this bottle, offering flavors of lemon and green apple and creme brulee finish.	*$6.50*	*$13.00*	*$52.00*
*Simonnet-Febvre, Chablis, France* Bright, gold-green hue, lively fruit aromas and a firm steely structure.			*$55.00*

Vanessa’s Pinot Noir Wine Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*Patch Block, France* Abundant flavors of ripe cherries and raspberries enveloped in a silky body, with subtle, smokey notes.	*$3.50*	*$7.00*	*$28.00*
*Concha Y Toro, Casillero Del Diablo, Chile* Aromas of ripe red fruits with strawberry and raspberry with a persistent finish.			*$32.00*
*Rodney Strong, Russian River* A lively wine with toasty flavors of berries and cherries leading to a soft, polished finish.			*$40.00*
*Coppola Director’s, North Coast* Sonoma County blended with Mendocino County gives this wine a silky texture and exquisite fragrance, luscious flavors of strawberry and spice.			*$44.00*
*Wild Horse, Central Coast* Soft and juicy, with strawberry and raspberry flavors and a spicy, peppery finish.			*$48.00*
*Davis Bynum, Russian River* A Russian River classic. Medium bodied with ripe cherry and strawberry on the palate and a soft velvety finish.	*$6.25*	*$12.50*	*$50.00*
*Erath, Estate Selection, Willamette Valley* Comforting wafts of balsam, vanilla and bay leaf swirl together with characteristic fresh cherry and soft floral notes. A bright palate of red plums and currants affords a sweet, juicy entry that builds and flows with a subtle smokiness, seamlessly surrendering to a lingering finish.			*$60.00*

Vanessa’s Other Red Wine Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*14 Hands, “Hot to Trot’, Washington* Generous aromas of ripe berries and dark stone fruits open this ruby-hued wine. Fleshy flavors of cherries and plum are met with a hint of mocha. Predominantly Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Mourvedre.	*$3.25*	*$6.50*	*$26.00*
*Volteo, Tempranillo/Shiraz, Spain* Intense, dark bright cherry color. Deep aromas of black fruit with subtle, spicy notes.	*$4.00*	*$8.00*	*$32.00*
*Graffigna, Malbec, Argentina* Floral, intense and honest. The fruit in the mouth recalls notes of plums, caramel and toffee. Very good attack with a long, tasty finish.	*$4.25*	*$8.50*	*$34.00*
*Banfi, Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany* Mauve red in color, with intense notes of vanilla, liquorice and chocolate. Unique in style, the wine is elegant, round, spicy and well structured.			*$44.00*
*Murrieta’s Well, Meritage, Livermore* A Bordeaux style blend. The cassis, plum, and blackberry flavors are impressively deep and long lasting on the finish.			*$54.00*
*Franciscan, Magnificat, Napa, 2005* A soft, medium body with blackberry flavors, intense toasty oak and clove.			*$56.00*
*Chateau St. Jean, ‘Cinq Cepage’, Sonoma, 2006* One of California’s great Bordeaux style wines! Voluptuous and powerful Cabernet blend with long, sweet tannin finish.			*$90.00*
*Joseph Phelps, ‘Insignia’, 2006* - Simply Brilliant -			*$230.00*

Vanessa’s Merlot Wine Selections

3 oz.

6 oz.

Bottle

Paso Creek, Paso Robles
Bold and juicy flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants and spice. These flavors are complimented by sturdy tannins, balanced acidity and a long, rich finish.

$4.50

$9.00

$36.00

Rutherford Hill, Rutherford Bench
An abundance of cherry and plum fruit flavors are backed by a rich,
balanced structure for an intensely complex merlot.

$47.00

Vanessa’s Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*Cadet d’Ooc, Languedoc, France* The nose offers a complex mixture of jammy black fruit aromas, especially blackcurrant, with smoky, spicy notes. Fresh and fruity on the attack, the wine is both powerful and well-balanced, with nicely forward tannins.	*$3.50*	*$7.00*	*$28.00*
*Conn Creek, Napa Valley* Sandalwood, hazelnut, powdered cocoa and spicy aromas waft around a core of plum and dark stone fruit. Lively black plum and blueberry flavors transition seamlessly to a walnut, toasted almond finish.	*$6.00*	*$12.00*	*$48.00*
*Mt. Veeder, Napa, 2006* Big, full bodied wine with blackberry and plum flavors, finishing with flashes of chocolate and toasty oak.			*$69.00*
*Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, ‘Artemis’, Napa Valley* Deep garnet in color, ‘Artemis’ offers black cherry and cassis tones and a velvety texture to the tannins. The wine delivers great depth and fruit concentration without the heaviness on the palate. The incredible combination of vineyards in this blend shows the Stag’s Leap Wine cellars signature style of balance, elegance and restraint. 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot.			*$89.00*

Vanessa’s Syrah Wine Selections

3 oz.

6 oz.

Bottle

Two Hands ‘Lucky Country’, McLaren Vale, Australia
The palate starts out on the attack with a sway of dark fruits that are very rich but also rounded. This wine shows lovely mouth feel, density and control, it starts out layered and concentrated but reveals a much softer side of the finish.

$5.00

$10.00

$40.00

M. Chapoutier Cotes-Du-Rhone Rouge, Belleruche, France
Delicious and juicy morello cherries on the nose, with dark fruit and perrper notes and sustained tannins.

$40.00

Vanessa’s Zinfandel Wine Selections

	*3 oz.*	*6 oz.*	*Bottle*
*A Mano, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy* 100% Italian Zinfandel with deep, dark ruby color, and powerhouse raspberry and plum flavors.			*$32.00*
*Zen of Zin, Sonoma* A “mouth-filling” wine with flavors of raspberry, plums, cloves, cardamon and vanilla.			*$36.00*
*Charles Krug, St Helena, Napa valley* A medley of blackberry, raspberry, cherry and prunes open up the ripe aromas and flavors of this Zinfandel. Reminiscent of cedar wood and pepper spice, this luscious wine is rich and dense with supple tannins and a long finish.	*$5.50*	*$11.00*	*$44.00*

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