| White wines |
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bottle |
| 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 |
| Cambell Cellars Chardonnay from Cave Junction, OR — This is a medium-body Chardonnay with a nice amount of exposure to oak. The wine is pleasantly fruity & crisp, with a rich finish. It will complement any fish dish |
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21.00 |
| 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 |
| Redwood Creek Chardonnay from Modesto, CA — A straightforward Chardonnay from the Frei Brothers. The wine is medium bodied with light oak. This Chardonnay exhibits gentle notes of citrus & apple with a hint of cinnamon. Ask to see the cork for recycling ideas |
7.00 |
21.00 |
| Grand Reserve Villa Mt. Eden Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley, CA — Chef Ed compared this chardonnay to Marilyn Monroe: it has body, flavor, & texture. This wine is beautifully crafted & over-delivers for the price. It is a single vineyard chardonnay, oak barrel aged, with that classic California opulent, buttery, toasty taste |
9.00 |
30.00 |
| Alba Estate Barrel Reserve Chardonnay from Finesville, NJ — Alba winery is like the band Wean, they don't get any respect in NJ. Once they get out of NJ though, they are superstars. Alba has won gold medals for their wines in California and abroad. This Chardonnay is made in the French style with little oak flavor. Instead it is lively with green apple & pear. It is delicate and complex and finishes with a pleasant creamy quality. Keep NJ green. Drink Local! |
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34.00 |
| Patriarche Père et Fils Macon Village from Burgundy, France — A smooth, clean, & crisp wine with little to no oak. The wine is made from Chardonnay grapes. It has delicate floral notes and is an enjoyable table wine. Made at the same winery since 1796 |
9.00 |
30.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 de Pape Blanc Dom Saint Prefert from Serres, France — Winemaker Isabel Ferrando made only 330 cases of this tasty wine. It offers good freshness and minerality, plenty of body, and a honeyed finish. The wine is highly aromatic with a bouquet of white peach, apricot & floral honey, along with a suave herbal quality. The body of the wine is fleshy and smooth with mineral notes and a wonderful finish |
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75.00 |
| La Forge Sauvignon Blanc from Languedoc, France — A pear nose gives way to a crisp, vegetale taste. This Sauv blanc is smooth, with a pleasant mouthfeel that glides over the tongue. The wine is estate grown from 25-year-old vines, and the grapes are grown on the coolest part of the estate to insure the classic acidic finish. It is not at all sweet & leaves the palate wanting more |
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25.00 |
| Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc from Oakville, CA — A big, citrus flavor is the over-riding characteristic of this Sauvignon Blanc. It is a little sweet, with the suggestion of effervescence at the start. The wine is creamy & rich while being crisp & complex. It is great with raw oysters |
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24.00 |
| Casas Patronales Savignon 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 |
6.00 |
21.00 |
| 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 |
| Attems Sauvignon Blanc from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy — Emphatic tropical fruit aromas, particularly pineapple, are first to emerge on the nose, along with peach, lychee, and subtle scents of spring blossoms and boxwood. The palate is delicate, elegant, & balanced, with an appealing, crisp acidity. A rich, full-flavoured finish |
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28.00 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Alba Winery's Mainsail White from Finesville, NJ — This wine is New Jersey's West Coast's answer to Pinot Grigio. Three varieties of grapes, Vidal Blanc, Cayuga White, & a little Riesling, combine to make this easy-to-drink wine. It is light but flavorful, dry but with a soft finish |
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20.00 |
| Domaine Des Rochers Pouilly-Fuisse 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 |
| 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 |
| Les Champs Clos Sancerre from Loire Valley, France — This Sancerre is bright straw in color with light citrus and a nice amount of acidity. The wine has a good minerality with the essence of river stone |
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45.00 |
| 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 |
| Original Riesling from Columbia Valley, Washington — The name says it all. Kiwi in the nose is the harbinger of a refreshing crispness which is followed by layers of passion fruit, white peach, and pineapple. A classic, light sweetness lingers on the finish. A seafood-friendly wine |
8.00 |
24.00 |
| Johannisberg Riesling from Bucks County, PA — This Riesling is estate grown several miles from here. Sand Castle Winery makes all its wines only from its own 100-percent Vinifera grapes. Grape vines planted in rocky soils combine with moderating temperatures of the Delaware River producing ideal fruit for wine making. This is a classic Riesling style. It has a slightly sweet rich taste, with acid & tropical fruit in great balance |
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30.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lois Grüner Veltliner from Langenlois, Austria — If you are not familiar with Grüner Veltliner, now is the time. This crisp, citrus-flavored, acidic white wine is a fantastic companion for hot summer days, with aromas of fresh apples & spiciness |
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20.00 |
| 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 |
| Lapaccio Fiano Salento from Munduria, Italy — Straw yellow colored with gold hues, a warm, inviting nose with elegant hints of apple & citrus fruit. Medium bodied with a well balanced acidity which gives freshness on the palate |
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35.00 |
| Red wines |
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bottle |
| 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 |
| Villa Milagro's Fuego from Finesville, NJ — Located just 6 miles away, Villa Milagro is an organic winery where the grapes are hand-harvested and grown without herbicides. The Fuego is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes grown on the property. It has good tannic structure with hints of dark fruit. It has a dry finish with lingering notes of pepper |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Raptor Ridge Reserve Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, OR — The 2006 grapes enjoyed a long hang time & thus developed a rich & hedonistic flavor. The wine is aged in new French oak and is racked in synchrony with the dark of the moon. The finish is lush & big. A wine meant to savor |
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55.00 |
| 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 |
| Sparkling wines |
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bottle |
| Kriter Blanc de Blanc Brut N.V. from France — Available only in a personal-sized bottle, this is a perfect aperitif. A splash of Chardonnay adds class to the predominant Ugni Blanc & French Colombard grapes. Crisp & freshly fruity in the nose, it is racy on the palate |
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6.00 |
| Louis Perdrier from Côte D'or, France — A lightly flavored wine with a delicate bubble, this is a nice French "Champagne" at a bargain price |
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18.00 |
| Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz from McClaren Valley, Australia — A cult following has developed around this somewhat hard-to-get sparkler. The Black Chook is full-bodied, well-balanced & bursting with fruit flavors. The sparkle adds to the fun of the Shiraz |
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45.00 |
| Dom Bertiol Prosecco from Italy — Although this wine is a Brut, it has ample fruitiness and elegance to make it attractive to those not seeking bone-dry, austere sparklers. It sparkles with a taste and fragrance of fruit & almonds |
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25.00 |
Brut de Peche from France — This sparkler opens aromatically with a blast of peaches. A lovely, tight bubble structure is classic Champagne but it lacks the classic yeasty finish. Instead the Brut de Peche closes with a sweet but lingering dryness |
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21.00 |
| Roederer Estate Sparkling Wine from California — Crisp & elegant with complex pear, spice & hazelnut flavors, it is fresh & lightly fruity with great finesse & depth of flavor. A Wine Spectator best value in their Champagne issue |
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50.00 |
| Albet i Noya Cava Brut N.V. from Spain — The Albet i Noya family has been Spain's leading organic wine producer since 1979. This cava is made from the three traditional grape varieties of Macabeu, Xarello and Parellada. This is a cava that got raves from our staff when we tasted it for the list. It is highly effervescent and super dry. It is a wonderful palate cleanser and an excellent accompaniment to oysters |
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25.00 |
| Bouvet Saumur Saphir Brut from Loire Valley, France — Floral notes on the nose mislead the palate, which then encounters a sparkling wine with a hint of spiciness. Chenin Blanc is the predominant grape. The wine rewards with a long dry finish |
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36.00 |
| Pacific Rim Sparkling Reisling from Columbia Valley, Washington — Clean and dry with a suggestion of white flowers & citrus. Floral aromatics give way to a crisp finish. A refreshing sparkler |
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30.00 |
Items are subject to market availability & market price fluctuations.
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