Wines Available by the Glass
Bubbles
Gloria Ferrer, Brut, Sonoma, NV $10
Roederer Estate, Brut, Anderson Vly, NV $15
Rose
Chateau de Passavant, Cabernet d’Anjou, 04 $7
Off Whites
Bokisch Albarino, Lodi, 05 $11
Luna Pinot Grigio, Napa, 05 $10
Rosenblum Viognier, CA, 05 $11
Sauvignon Blanc
Pellegrini, Leveroni Vyd, Lake County, 05 $9
Chenin Blanc
Dom. Du Colosel, Savennieres, 04 $14
Chardonnay
Jean Claude Fromant, Chablis 1er Cru, 04 $15
Franciscan, Napa Valley, 05 $10
Neyers Vineyards, Carenros, 05 $20
Blend’s White Blends
Luna, “Freakout”, Napa Valley, 05 $17
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Tocai
Pinot Noir
Hangtime Cellars, Edna Valley, 05 $10
The Four Graces, Willamette Valley, 03 $15
Syrah
Havens, Napa, 01 $10
Zinfandel
Joel Gott, California, 05 $10
Merlot
Francis Coppola, California, 03 $11
Ceago Vinegarden, Mendocino, 01 $14
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oberon, Napa Valley, 02 $13
Bighorn Cellars, Napa Valley, 02 $20
Merryvale, “Profile”, Napa Valley, 02 $29
Blend’s Red Blends
Santa Cruz Mtn Winery, Central Coast, 00 $10
68% Durif, 14% Grenache
Santa Maria Winery, “Rancher’s Blend”, 04 $12
85% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Half Bottles of White Wine
Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, NV $45
Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc, Napa Valley $44
Sauvignon Blanc
Work, Napa, 04 $24
Chardonnay
Saintsbury, Carneros, 05 $23
Viognier
E. Guigal, Condrieu, Rhone, 03 $45
Half Bottles of Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Fiddlehead, “728”, Santa Rita Hills, 02 $43
Syrah
Havens, Napa, 01 $24
Zinfandel
Ridge, Geyserville, 03 $32
R. Biale, Napa Ranches, Napa Vly, 04 $40
Merlot
Shafer, Napa Valley, 03 $44
Swanson, “Oakville Estate”, Napa Vly, 03 $35
Cabernet Sauvignon
Ceago Vinegarden, Mendocino, 02 $34
Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley, 00 $74
Bubbles, Rose, Off Whites
Champagne and Sparkling Wine…Goes with Almost Anything
Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve, NV $94
Veuve Cliquot, Yellow Label, NV $90
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut, Premier Cru, NV $56
Mumm, Napa DVX, Napa, 99 $85
Schramsberg, Blanc De Noir, 01 $55
White Bordeaux…Honeyed, Rich, and Complex
Chateau Climens, Barsac, 71 $300
Chateau Reiussec, Sauternes, 75 $250
Riesling…Off Dry, Fruity and Spicy
Henschke, “Julius”, Eden Valley, 03 $45
Grosset, Polish Hill, Clare Valley, 05 $57
Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris…Greatly underrated food wines
Tremani, Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley, 04 $32
J. Wilkes, Pinot Blanc, Bien Nacido Vyd, Santa Maria Valley, 04 $35
Chalone, Pinot Blanc, Estate, Chalone, 04 $48
Viognier…Dry, with luscious stone-fruit and spice notes
Jade Mountain, California, 02 $74
Mouton, Cote Bonnette, Condrieu, Northern Rhone, 03 $82
Zaca Mesa Winery, Santa Ynez Valley, 05 $35
Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Rossignol, Vielle Vignes, Sancerre, 04 $40
Dry Creek Vineyard, Taylor Vyd, Musquet, Dry Creek, 04 $46
Martinelli,Tessa Lee Vineyard, Sonoma, 04 $48
Henschke, “Coralinga”, Adelaide Hills, 04 $49
Selene, Napa Valley, 04 $54
Cordon of Santa Barbara, Royal Oaks Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 05 $30
Groth, Napa Valley, 05 $42
Chenin Blanc
Chateau de Passavant, Anjou, 03 $46
Francois Pinon, “Cuvee Tradition”, Vouvray, 04 $35
Domaine du Closel, “La Jalousie”, Savennieres, 04 $56
Chardonnay
Billaud-Simon, Les Preuses, Grand Cru, Chablis, 00 $100
Yarden, “Katzrin”, Galilee, 02 $55
Marcassin, Three Sisters Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 02 $175
Kongsgaard, Napa Valley, 02 $200
Domaine Bertagna, Grand Cru, Corton Charlemagne, 02 $200
Rutz, “Maison Grand Cru”, Russian River Valley, 03 $60
Talbott, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Monterey County, 03 $77
Far Niente, Napa, 03 $88
Ramey Wine Cellars, Hudson Vineyard, Carneros, 03 $105
Rex Hill Vineyards, “Unwooded”, Oregon, 04 $34
Cambria, Katherine’s Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 04 $35
Maison Jean Claude Fromant, “Beauroy”, Chablis 1er Cru, 04 $60
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma Coast, 04 $42
Shea Wine Cellars, “Estate”, Willamette Valley, 04 $59
Ferrari Carano, Alexander Valley, 04 $60
Littorai, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 04 $100
Ramey Wine Cellars, Ritchey Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 04 $105
Cartlidge and Brown, California, 05 $24
Chehalem, “Inox”, Willamette Valley, 05 $36
Foxen, “Tinaquiac”, Santa Barbara County, 05 $50
Rombauer, Napa Valley, 05 $70
Blend’s White Blends
Elyse, “L’ingenue”, Napa Valley, 03 $58
54% Roussanne, 27% Marsanne, 17% Viognier, 3% Grenache Blanc
Domaine de la Solitude, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, 03 $65
Roussanne, Clairette, Picpoul, Boubouelenc
Marquis-Phillips, “Holly’s Blend”, S.E. Austrailia, 04 $24
Semillon and Verdelho
Edmunds St. John, “Shell and Bone”, Paso Robles, 04 $47
Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne
Yarden, “Mt. Herman White”, Galilee, 05 $30
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
Pine Ridge, Clarksburg, 05 $35
Chenin Blanc, Viognier
B Cellars, “Blend 23”, Napa Valley, 05 $53
66% Chardonnay, 34% Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, “La Crau”, Chateauneuf du Pape, 05 $85
Up to thirteen permitted varietals
Blended wines represent a pinnacle expression of the art of producing wine. A great blended wine is better than any of its components by themselves. Some of the world’s most sought after wines are blends. Join us in our exploration of these exciting wines!
Blend’s Red Blends
Casa Pellegrini, “Burgundy”, California, Circa 1950, Gallon $400
Unknown field blend; possibly dominated by Pinot Noir
Robert Sinskey Vineyards, “Vineyard Reserve”, Napa Valley, 97 $250/MAG
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Swanson Vineyards, “Alexis”, Napa Valley, 99 $99/$198 MAG
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Green and Red, “Sobrante”, Napa Valley, 01 $45
70% Zinfandel, 30% Syrah
Havens, Estate, “Black and Blue”, Napa Valley, 02 $75
50% Syrah, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Showket Vineyards, “Asante Sana”, Oakville, 02 $85
80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
B Wine Cellars, “Blend 24”, Napa Valley, 03 $64
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Syrah
B Wine Cellars, “Blend 25”, Napa Valley, 03 $89
49% Syrah, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, “La Crau”, Chateauneuf du Pape, 04 $97/$200 MAG
Up to thirteen permitted varietals
Great Wines From Great Friends
We met Bill and Jane Ballentine as a result of a trip to the Hayne Vineyard in St. Helena. That afternoon we tasted every vintage of their William Cole Cuvee Claire, became quick friends, and left with as much wine as we could carry! Bill is a third generation winemaker from Napa Valley; here are a few gems from our list that he makes for other labels, and for his own.
Chase Zinfandel, Centennial Harvest, Hayne Vineyard, Napa Valley, 03 $70
A classic Zinfandel from one of the oldest family owned vineyards in the Napa Valley.
Raspberry and cherry fruit is balanced a by silky smooth mouth feel and an old-vine jam and chocolate finish.
William Cole, “Cuvee Claire”, Napa Valley, 01 $200
A striking Cabernet. Every aspect is in balance; fruit, tannin, and acidity all march to the same drum in this layered and lingering wine. Get some before it’s discovered! We also offer William Cole from the 00 vintage. This wine regularly tops Colgin and Harlan in blind tastings.
Interesting and Adventuresome Reds
Take a break from Cabernet and Merlot with one of these great alternatives!
Sangiovese…Difficult to do well; these are great!
Jeff Runquist, Pioneer Hill Vyd, Amador, 02 $38
Showket Vineyards, Oakville, 02 $58
Petite Syrah…Dark, Deep, and Delicious
Rosenblum Cellars, Rhodes Vineyard, Redwood Valley, 03 $57
Luna Vineyards, CA, 03 $70
Cabernet Franc…Aromatic and Herbaceous, with Soft Tannins
Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Los Carneros, Carneros, 01 $65
Niebaum Coppola, “Rubicon Estate”, Rutherford, 03 $85
Charbono…Full fruit, rich and complex
Turley Wine Cellars Charbono, Tofanelli Vineyard, Napa Valley, 01 $140
Familiar Reds
Pinot Noir
Arista, Ferrington Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 03 $94
Cutting edge California Pinot with firm Russian River fruit, offering cherry and bramble, but also Burgundian depth and elegance. We are so happy we decided to go up their driveway last Fall! Excellent!
Rutz, “Maison Gran Cru”, Russian River Valley, 03 $45
Michaud, Chalone, Monterey County, 03 $74
Lynmar, Quail Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 03 $84
Clos des Reas, Vosne-Romanee, 1er Cru, Monopole, 03 $170
Domaine Serene, “Yamhill Cuvee”, Willamette Valley, 04 $65
Siduri, Amber Ridge Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 04 $105
Laetitia, “Limite”, Arroyo Grande Valley, 05 $40
Siduri, Sonoma County, 05 $45
Morgan Winery, “Twelve Clones”, Santa Lucia Highlands, 05 $60
Adelsheim Vineyard, Willamette Valley, 05 $60
Holdredge, Russian River Valley, 05 $62
Zinfandel
Porter Creek, Old Vine, Sonoma County, 04 $60
A rich and heady Zin with dark jammy fruit that spreads across a wide palette, picking up some spice for the nice long finish.
Howell Mountain Vineyard, Beatty Ranch Vyd, Howell Mountain, 02 $70
Zahtila Vineyards, Dry Creek, 03 $40
Green and Red, Chiles Mill Vineyard, Napa Valley, 03 $48
Chase, “Centennial Harvest”, Hayne Vineyard, Napa Valley, 03 $69
Rosenblum Cellars, “Lyons Reserve”, Napa Valley, 03 $75
Rosenblum Cellars, Rockpile Road Vineyard, Sonoma County, 03 $80
Arista, Russian River Valley, 04 $45
Seghesio Family Vineyards, “Old Vine”, Sonoma County, 04 $62
Outpost, Howell Mountain, 04 $80
Turley Wine Cellars, Moore “Earthquake” Vineyard, Napa Valley, 04 $94
Syrah
Mollydooker, “The Boxer”, Mc. Laren Vale, 05 $60
This wine has been much talked about, and for good reason. We call wines like this “Monsters”; usually our Monsters cost a lot more than this one. Huge dark fruit, classic smoke, black pepper and seared meat on the nose. Dark chocolate and even bigger fruit explode on the palette with silky tannins and well balanced acidity. Finishing long and strong, this is an astounding wine for the price.
Terre Rouge, Sentinel Oak Vineyard, Pyramid Block, Shenandoah Vly, 01 $70
Cordon of Santa Barbera, Lafond Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, 02 $42
Four Vines Cellars, Paso Robles, 02 $60
La Sirena, Santa Ynez, 02 $78
Novy, Page Nord Vyd, Napa, 03 $60
Failla, Phoenix Ranch, Napa Valley, 03 $70
Beckman Vineyards, Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 03 $75
Neyers, “Cuvee d’Honneur”, Napa Valley, 03 $86
Torbreck, “The Steading”, Barossa Valley, 03 $68
Torbreck, “Woodcutters”, Barossa Valley, 04 $40
Two Hands Winery Shiraz, “Angel’s Share”, McLaren Vale, 04 $70
Merlot
Vine Cliff, Napa Valley, 01 $60
Wow, what a big Merlot! Nice dark fruit, structured tannin and acidity, and a great finish that leaves you wondering why more wines can’t be like this at this price.
Judd’s Hill, Juliana Vineyard, Napa Valley, 99 $56
Luna Vineyards, Napa Valley, 01 $47
White Oak, Napa Valley, 02 $35
Seven Hills, Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley, 02 $60
Barnard Griffin, “Reserve”, Columbia Valley, 03 $35
Nickel and Nickel, Sori Brico Vineyard, Diamond Mountain, 03 $75
Shafer, Napa Valley, 03 $84
Shafer, Napa Valley, 04 $84
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zahtila Vineyards, Beckstoffer Vineyard, Georges III, Napa Valley, 02 $94
Andy Beckstoffer grows some of the most sought after Cabernet fruit in the Napa Valley, and Corey Beck does a great job crafting this beautiful wine. A floral nose with plums and red cherry gives way to earth, leather, and great acidity.
William Cole, “Cuvee Claire”, Napa Valley, 00 $200
William Cole, “Cuvee Claire”, Napa Valley, 01 $200
Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley, 01 $75
Chateau Brane Cantenac, Margaux, 01 $104
Pellegrini, Cloverdale Ranch, Alexander Valley, 02 $44
Twenty Bench Wines, Napa Valley, 02 $50
Whitehall Lane Winery, “Reserve”, Napa Valley, 01 $150
Whitehall Lane Winery, “Reserve”, Napa Valley, 02 $150
Constant, Diamond Mountain, Napa, 02 $168
Merryvale, “Profile”, Napa Valley, 02 $116
Vinum, “Slow Lane”, Napa Valley, 03 $47
Merryvale Vineyards, “Starmont”, Napa Valley, 03 $52
Cain Vineyard and Winery, “Cain Cuvee”, Napa Valley, 03 $60
Ramey Wine Cellars, “Claret”, Napa Valley, 03 $72
Larkmead, Napa Valley, 03 $87
Caymus, Napa Valley, 03 $135
Ramey Wine Cellars, Diamond Mountain, 03 $130
Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley, 03 $137
Vine Cliff Winery, Oakville, 02 $125
Vine Cliff Winery, Oakville, 03 $115
Luna Vineyards, Napa Valley, 04 $112
Corkage Policy: A Corkage Fee of $30 per 750ml bottle will be charged for wines brought into the restaurant. We will gladly waive one Corkage fee for each 750ml bottle purchased from our list. We regret that we cannot allow wine available on our list to be brought into the restaurant.
11/24/06
Blend’s Reserve List
A 90- plus score in Golf doesn’t make the headlines, but it certainly does in the Wine world. Each of these wines have been awarded a score of 90 points or above by Robert Parker and The Wine Spectator.
Bold listings are rated 100 points by Robert Parker. Enjoy!
Pinot Noir
Beaux Freres, Willamette Valley, 97 $160
Beaux Freres, Willamette Valley, 98 $200
Beaux Freres, Willamette Valley, 99 $160
Beaux Freres, Willamette Valley, 00 $160
Martinelli Winery, Three Colts Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 00 $100
Williams Seylem, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River, 94 $325
Williams Seylem, Precious Mountain, Sonoma Coast, 98 $250
Zinfandel
Martinelli Winery, Jackass Hill, Russian River Valley, 01 $115
Martinelli Winery, Jackass Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 02 $175
Turley Wine Cellars, Tofanelli Vineyard, Napa Valley, 99 $150
Turley Wine Cellars, “Old Vines”, Napa Valley, 02 $100
Turley Wine Cellars, “Estate”, Napa Valley, 02 $100
Syrah
Kongsgaard, Napa Valley, 03 $260
Ojai Vineyard, Melville Vineyard, Central Coast, 01 $140
Ojai Vineyard, White Hawk Vineyard, Central Coast, 02 $140
Ojai Vineyard, Roll Ranch Vineyard, Central Coast, 03 $115
Pax Wine Cellars, Castelli-Knight Ranch, North Coast, 04 $230
Sine Qua Non, “Just for the Love of It”, Central Coast, 02 $1,150
Long Shadows, “Sequel”, Columbia Valley, 03 $160
Merlot
Pahlmeyer Winery Merlot, Napa Valley, 98 $160
Pahlmeyer Winery Merlot, Napa Valley, 01 $150
Amuse Bouche, Napa Valley, 04 $500
Cabernet Sauvignon
Arietta, Madrona Ranch, 03 $290
Arietta, Thorevilos, 04 $230
Beringer Vineyards, “Private Reserve”, St. Helena, 01 $210
Cardinale Winery, Mt. Veeder, 97 $230
Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 80 $425
Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 82 $400
Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill Vineyard, Napa Valley, 77 $350
Husic Vineyards, Stags Leap District, 02 $220
Jones Family Vineyard, Calistoga, 01 $225
Jones Family Vineyard, Calistoga, 02 $225
Jones Family Vineyard, Calistoga, 03 $225
Joseph Phelps, “Insignia”, Napa Valley, 80 MAGNUM $650
Justin, “Isosceles”, 02 $120
Kathryn Kennedy Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains, 00 $250
Lail Vineyards, “J. Daniel Cuvee”, Howell Mountain, 98 $105
Neal Family Vineyard, Howell Mountain, 03 $105
Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley, 99 $240
Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley, 00 $240
Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley, 02 $350
Revana Family Vineyard, St. Helena, 02 $195
Ramey Wine Cellars, Jericho Caynon, Carneros, 01 $225
Rubicon Estate, “Rubicon”, Rutherford, 02 $210
Robert Craig Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, 96 $125
Spottswoode, “Family Estate”, Napa Valley, 03 $205
Sterling Vineyards, “Reserve”, Napa Valley, 97 $150
Red Blends
Arietta, “Red”, Carneros, 98 $210
60%Cabernet Franc, 40%Merlot
Arietta, “Red”, Carneros, 99 $280
60%Cabernet Franc, 40%Merlot
Arietta, “Variation One”, Carneros, 00 $130
72% Syrah, 28% Merlot
Arietta, “Variation One”, Carneros, 02 $280
70% Merlot, 30% Syrah
Arietta, “Variation One”, Carneros, 03 $255
60% Merlot, 40% Syrah
Arietta, H Block, Hudson Vineyard, Carneros, 03 $300
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
Arietta, H Block, Hudson Vineyard, Carneros, 04 $320
60% Babernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Arietta, “Claret”, Carneros, 04 $200
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Gemstone Vineyard, Yountville, 03 $220
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot
Lail Vineyards, “Blueprint”, Howell Mountain, 02 $85
52% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Selections
Clarendon Hills Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale, 01 $115
d’Arenberg Shiraz, “The Dead Arm”, McLaren Vale, 99 $180
d’Arenberg Shiraz, “The Dead Arm”, McLaren Vale, 01 $200
d’Arenberg Shiraz, “The Dead Arm”, McLaren Vale, 02 $150
Fox Creek Wines Shiraz, “Reserve”, McLaren Vale, 98 $180
Noon Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, “Reserve”, McLaren Vale, 97 $180
Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 98 $180
Torbreck Shiraz, “Descendant”, Barossa Valley, 98 $210
Torbreck Shiraz, “The Factor”, Barossa Valley, 02 $240
Torbreck Shiraz, “The Factor”, Barossa Valley, 03 $200
Torbreck Shiraz, “Run Rig”, Barossa Valley, 03 $370
Rhone Wines
Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape, 98 $150
Domaine de Beaurenard, “Boisrenard”, Chateauneuf du Pape, 98 $150
Domaine de Beaurenard, “Boisrenard”, Chateauneuf du Pape, 01 $195
Domaine de la Mordoree, “Cuvee de la Reine”, Chateauneuf de Pape, 01 $600
Domaine du Pegau, “Cuvee de Reservee”, Chateauneuf du Pape, 00 $115
Domaine du Pegau, “Cuvee de Reservee”, Chateauneuf du Pape, 01 $140
Jean Paul et Jean Luc Jamet, “La Chapelle”, Cote Rotie, 99 $210
Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape, 98 $115
Les Cailloux, “Cuvee Centenaire”, Chateauneuf du Pape, 98 $650
Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape, 00 $115
Paul Jaboulet Aine, “La Chapelle”, Hermitage, 99 $140
Usseglio, Pere et Fils, “Cuve de Mon Aieu”, Chateauneuf du Pape, 00 $195
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