~ 1812 Wine List ~
~ half Bottles ~
- CHARDONNAY, Napa Cellars
Napa, California 90 pts Wine Enthusiast $16.00Aromas of baked apple, ripe bosc pear, crème brulee and lemon curd. A palate of green apple, orange zest and almond pastry.
- PINOT GRIGIO,
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio -Italy $20.00Clean intense aroma, crisp, well-balanced. A dry white wine with the delightful aroma of Golden Delicious apples.
- SAUVIGNON BLANC, Kim Crawford
Marlborough, New Zealand $18.00Vibrant flavors of mango and guava meld with vanilla and soft spice on the creamy, rich palate. juicy and refreshing.
- PINOT NOIR, J Vineyards
California $14.00Bing cherry, fresh picked raspberry, dusty wild blackberry on the nose. On the palate, crisp acidity, cola nuts, hints of spice and earth, smooth finish.
- CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mt. Veeder
Napa, California 95 pts, James Suckling $32.00Blackberry, cocoa and black peppercorn unite on the layers with hints of nutmeg and vanilla bean on the long finish.
- RED BLEND, The Prisoner
Napa, California 93 points, Wine.com $45.00Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Syrah, Syrah and Charbono. Boysenberry, pomegranate, raspberry and vanilla linger for a luscious finish.
~ White Wine ~
Chardonnay
- Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet
France Bottle $132.00A delicate citrusy wine of spring blossom, lemon and baking spices, Balanced and long, in a subtle way.
- Cakebread
Napa, California Bottle $72.00Rich, full-bodied, apple, pear and melon refreshed by vibrant citrus and mineral tones.
- Rombauer
Carneros, California Bottle $61.00Vibrant flavors of mango and guava meld with vanilla and soft spice on the creamy, rich palate. juicy and refreshing.
- J. Vineyards Russian River Valley Chardonnay
California Bottle $55.00Vibrant flavors of mango and guava meld with vanilla and soft spice on the creamy, rich palate. juicy and refreshing.
- Simi, Sonoma
California Bottle $33.00Luscious pear and tropical fruits, crisp acidity, gentle oak spice and a creamy mouthfeel.
- Edna Valley
Central Coast, California Glass $7.00
Bottle $33.00Layers of white peach and hints of apricot seamlessly blend with notes of baked apple and subtle hints of oak.
- Maison Louis Latour, Grand Ardeche
Rhone Valley, France Bottle $25.00Piecrust note out front, followed by warmed macadamia nut, creamed yellow apple and green melon fruit flavors, lightly toasty finish.
- Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve
California Glass
$8.00Bottle $30.00Piecrust note out front, followed by warmed macadamia nut, creamed yellow apple and green melon fruit flavors, lightly toasty finish.
- Neyers Vineyards
Sonoma County, California Glass
$10.00Bottle $38.00A refreshing natural crispness, along with a delicious citric element of lemon and lime. It finishes fresh and vibrant.
Unoaked Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
- Whitehaven
Marlborough, New Zealand Bottle $32.00This is a medium bodied wine with finely balanced acidity, and bursting with fragrant fruit flavors that persist on the long, clean, crisp finish.
- Kim Crawford
Marlborough, New Zealand Glass $7.50
Bottle $27.00This is a medium bodied wine with finely balanced acidity, and bursting with fragrant fruit flavors that persist on the long, clean, crisp finish.
- Sauvignon Blanc, “Unshackled”, The Prisoner Wine Co.
California Glass $8.00
Bottle $28.00Opening with aromas of melon and tropical fruit, this delightfully unconventional sauvignon blanc wine has tiny additions of Chenin Blanc and Roussanne. Flavors of peach, fresh citrus, lime, and tropical fruit grace this crisp white wine.
Pinto Grigio
- Santa Margherita Valadige
Trentino Alt-Adige, Italy Bottle $42.00Clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste with an appealing flavor of Golden Delicious apples.
- Terra D’Oro
Santa Barbara County, California Glass $7.50
Bottle $28.00Juicy pear and stone fruit flavors, finishing with an elegant touch of toasted French oak.
- Banfi San Angelo
Italy Glass $8.50
Bottle $30.00Fresh bouquet with notes of pear, peach, anise, and honey. The wine is fruity and crisp, very refreshing.
Vermentino
Riesling
- Clean Slate
Mosel, Germany Glass $6.00
Bottle $22.00Relatively rich and fresh with a very fruity touch. Dry and long balanced finish.
- Hogue Late Harvest
- Columbia Valley, Washington State Glass $7.00
Bottle $26.00Crisp & Clean with flavors of apricot nectar, citrus blossom, and refreshing tangerine.
Mascato
~ Blush Wine ~
Rose
- ROSE, Prophecy
France Glass $6.50
Bottle $22.00Delicate and bright with layered flavors of fresh red fruit, melon, and citrus, a crisp and refreshing finish.
- ROSE, Maison #9
Provence, France Bottle $33.00Delicate and bright with layered flavors of fresh red fruit, melon, and citrus, a crisp and refreshing finish.
~ Red Wine ~
Cabernet Sauvigonon
- Don Melchor
Central Valley, Chile Bottle $191.00Concentrated, expressive, and generous in flavors and aromas with a long finish dominated by the balance and elegance of the various layers of flavors.
- Chimney Rock Stags’ Leap District
California Bottle $141.00Layers of toasted coconut and oak are complemented by baked cherry and blackberry with hints of bay leaf.
- Rodney Strong Alexander Crown
Alexander Valley, California Bottle $120.00Flavors of black and red cherry, blackberries, dried herbs, and violets. Elegant, with a rich mouthfeel, soft tannins, and a long lingering finish.
- Groth
Napa, California Bottle $90.00Rich with a taut, dense core of earthy anise and black licorice notes woven into currant and blackberry elements. Elegant with a tannic backbone.
- Jordan
Russian River Valley, California Bottle $95.00Velvety richness, concentrated flavors of blackberries and cassis, laced with fine tannins from seamlessly integrated, new French oak.
- Orin Swift Palermo
Napa, California Bottle $69.00Hints of cocoa, new oak and fir complement the juicy fruit mélange, dark fruits with a smooth, integrated minerality.
- Black Stallion
Napa, California Bottle $45.00Concentrated, with bold, velvety flavors of cassis, plum and dark chocolate. Smooth with a long, blackberry – and mocha – inflected finish.
- Josh, Craftsman Collection
North Coast, California Bottle $30.00Juicy on the palate with bright red cherries and blackberry flavors, accented by delicate vanilla and toasty oak, finishing long with round, soft tannins.
- Clos du Bois
North Coast, California Glass $8.00
Bottle $30.00Lush dark berry and a hint of spice mingled with toasty oak aromas and smooth tannins.
- Murphy Goode
California Bottle $26.00Aromas and flavors of black cherry with a hint of black licorice. The finish will add notes of chocolate, vanilla and just a touch of toast.
- Francis Ford Coppola Diamond
Sonoma, California Bottle $30.00Loaded with black cherry, boysenberry and other black fruits. Layered with notes of black tea, mint, herb and spice. Full bodied with a smooth finish.
- Joel Gott ‘815’
California Glass $850
Bottle $30.00The wine opens with dark, concentrated fruit flavors, followed by balanced tannins and notes of cedar on the long, textured finish.
Red Blends Imports
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Masi, CostaSera
Veneto, Italy Bottle $108.00Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara. Blackberry, plum, raisins, prunes and spices on the palate. Rich and round, with hints of coffee and chocolate on the finish.
- Barolo, Cerretto, Docg
Piedmont, Italy 94 pts James Suckling Bottle $102.00Gorgeous plum aromas with flowers and hints of hazelnuts and dried nuts. A reined in beauty: Graceful, fragrant and focused. It’s evocative of a garden of roses in earth. Red cherry, cranberry and red licorice add to its profile. Full-bodied with firm tannins. Organically grown grapes.
- Orin Swift, Papillon
California Bottle $103.00Ripe dark fruit flavors, fresh minerality and a touch of kir and creme de menthe. With traces of tannin, it finishes with a smooth acidity and sweetness.
- Darioush Caravan
Napa, California Bottle $81.00Juicy plum, raspberry and flourless chocolate cake, layers of complexity, complemented by dark, spicy notes of black currant and cinnamon.
- Podere Sapaio, Volpolo, Bolgheri, DOCG
Tuscany, Italy Bottle $61.00Super Tuscan, full bodied, with cherries and black currants, accented with rich spicy vanilla oak flavors.
- Orin Swift, Abstract
Napa, California Bottle $57.00Grenache, Petite Sirah, Syrah. The wine is big yet incredibly smooth with dark fruits and a touch of sweet cream. Luscious and velvet.
- Vin de France, Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils ‘L’Unique’
Rhone, France Bottle $38.00Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Marselan and Merlot. On the palate, medium bodied with concentrated dark fruits, spice, leafy herbs and peppery notes.
- Sassoregale, Sangiovese
Maremma Toscana DOC, Italy Glass $7.50
Bottle $30.00Hints of morello cherries, wild berries and spice. The palate reveals a full and firm flavor, expressing all its intensity and elegance.
- Campo Viejo ‘Winemaker’s Blend’
Spain Glass $7.50
Bottle $28.00Tempranillo, Garnacha and Bobal. Smooth with deep red berry flavors and hints of toasty oak. Very approachable and silky.
Imported Reds
- Il Roverone, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
- Veneto, Italy Bottle $152.00Dark chocolate along with notes of date, sun-dried cherry, aromatic ground spices and leather. Ending with sweet, smoky minerality with supple tannins.
- Barolo, Tenuta Carretta, Cannubi, DOCG
- Piedmont, Italy Bottle $107.00Notes of wild berries, cocoa and spices, Complex with an intense, warm flavor, mellowed by the nobility and softness of the tannins.
- Il Roverone, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico
- Veneto, Italy Bottle $92.00Persistent and rich of well-ripened fruits such as marmalade, prunes, and almonds.
- Podere Sapaio, Volpolo, Bolgheri, DOCG
- Tuscany, Italy Bottle $61.00Super Tuscan, full bodied, with cherries and black currants, accented with rich spicy vanilla oak flavors.
- Sassoregale, Sangiovese
- Maremma Toscana DOC, Italy Glass $6.50
Bottle $22.00Hints of morello cherries, wild berries and spice. The palate reveals a full and firm flavor, expressing all its intensity and elegance.
Zinfandel
- Saldo, The Prisoner Wine Company
California Bottle $49.00Rich, full, and scintillating. The palate is mouthwatering and smooth with a hint of chocolate. The finish is voluptuous with soft, velvety tannins.
- Terra d’Oro
Amador County, California Glass $7.00
Bottle $26.00Big, bold and offers aromas of rich black fruit and mocha that mingle with hints of spice and soft vanilla.
Malbec
- Don Miguel, Gascon, Reserve
Mendoza, Argentina Bottle $34.00Layers of complexity unfold with ripe notes of blackberry and plum framed by hints of brown spice.
- Piattelli Vineyards, Lujan de Cuyo, Premium Reserve
Mendoza, Argentina Glass $7.00
Bottle $26.00Reminiscent of dark currant and blueberry. Complex with notes of bittersweet chocolate and pepper on the finish.
Merlot
- Ghost Pines
California Bottle $40.00Layered with flavors of dark berries, licorice and espresso, hints of cigar paper, cocoa, caramel, velvety texture and depth.
- Rodney Strong Sonoma
California Bottle $30.00Medium bodied with soft tannins, toasty oak and spice on the mid-palate. Luscious dark fruit and toasty flavors are enhanced by aging in French oak.
- Wente, Sandstone
Livermore, California Bottle $34.00Delicate aromatics of dark cherry, ripe raspberry and cocoa powder. Well-balanced with medium to subtle tannins, finishing with a bright acidity.
Pinot Noir
- Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley
Sonoma, California 90 pts Wine Enthusiast / 92 pts Wine & Spirits Bottle $41.00Generous, full bodied and bright. Orange, strawberry and dried herbs surround the core, with notes of sassafras and earth, fragrant and spicy.
- Josh
California Glass $8.50
Bottle $32.00Aromas of cherries, raspberries and toasty oak burst in the glass. Dark cherry, cocoa and vanilla bean flavors fill the mouth with a rich intensity.
- Underwood
Oregon Glass $7.00
Bottle $23.00100% Pinot Noir. Light to medium bodied with a lovely core of black cherry, candied fruit , raspberry and cola nut. Refined tannins and balanced acidity.
~ Local Wine ~
~ Dessert Wine ~
~ Sparkling Wine ~
Champagne
- Perrier Jouet, Grand Brut
Champagne, France Bottle $107.00Delicate, elegant and balanced, with floral and fruity fragrances. Subtle notes of vanilla and butter, lend the wine a fruity and consistent character.
- Piper Heidsieck, Brut
Champagne, France Bottle $92.00Structured and full-bodied with juicy, fleshy pear and golden grape. A wine with great fruit, a good mouthfeel and a harmonious balance.
- Lanson, Le Black Label, N/V , Brut
Champagne, France Bottle $86.00Black Label’s brilliant color recalls the characteristic straw tones of the Pinot Noir, with glints of amber. Its fresh aromas combine the impression of vitality and spring-time scents, together with hints of toast and honey. On the palate, bouquets of ripe fruits and citrus. 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier from 100 villages in all, and including 30% reserves from 10 vintages back to 1995.