Our wines change on a monthly basis so there is always something new to taste at The Vine Bar. Check out this month's featured wines below.
FEATURED Whites
1) Frank Family 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay (California)
Aromas of lemon/lime zest, nectarine, ginger and dried plum countered by vanilla & butterscotch. Bursting flavors of stone fruit, green apple, and Asian pear laced with gentle toasted oak flavors of vanilla and spice.
2) Sonoma-Cutrer 2007 Russian River Ranches Chardonnay (California)
Intense aromas of ripe apple are dotted with cinnamon, clove, and hazelnuts. Flavors of baked apple appear along with glazed pineapple and fresh tangerine. Dense and concentrated while soft and supple in the finish.
3) Robert Hall 2007 Paso Robles Chardonnay (California)
Features aromas of crisp green apple, pineapple, and butterscotch. In the mouth, vibrant apple and lemon peel flavors echo the preceding aromas. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and toasty oak that lengthens the finish.
4) Spy Valley 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
89 Points Wine Spectator
The bouquet exhibits powerful aromas of passionfruit and grapefruit, while hints of mineral and exhuberant crisp grapefruit flavors tantalize the taste buds. The palate is rich with generous weight and finishes clean.
5) Chateau Mezain 2007 White Bordeaux (France)
Aromas of grapefruit, pineapple and minerals with hints of grasy herbal notes. Refreshingly dry with bright, crisp varietal fruit flavors wrapped around a solid mineral core.
6) Anterra 2008 Della Venezie Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Straw in color with a delicate and fruity bouquet accented by elegant floral notes. This Pinot Grigio is easily quaffable with a refined balance between the ripe fruit flavors and the crispness in the finish.
35) Pacific Rim 2008 Columbia Valley Sweet Riesling (Washington State)
Definitely sweet, but balanced with enough acidity to make it feel refreshing, offering pineapple, mango and a touch of honey as the finish lingers.
7) St.Urbans-Hof 2008 Mosel Riesling Qba (Germany)
Needs a little air to reveal its floral, apricot and slate aromas and flavors. Beautifully integrated, with a lingering, stony, savory finish.
8) Peirano Estate 2006 Lodi Muscat Canelli (California)
Aromas of tropical flowers, pineapple and peach pie segway into lush flavors of fresh peaches that are balanced by the distinct ripe flavors of pears and mandarin oranges.
FEATURED Reds
9) Tom Eddy 2004 "Elodian" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
The 2004 Elodian Cabernet is filled with bright cherry, green olive, complex French oak nuances and fine, silky tannins. Those ample tannins combined with an elegant fruit structure give this wine nearly perfect balance.
10) Louis Martini 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Exhibits a deep garnet color with intense aromas of cedary oak, currants and black cherries. Concentrated flavors of ripe plums, chocolate and tobacco marry perfectly with the oak nuances in a long, elegant finish.
11) Cannonball 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Big and bold with exploding flavors of black cherry, wild berry fruit and notes of chocolate and oak. The rich texture lingers long with a bright, fresh finish.
12) Hook & Ladder 2007 Sonoma County "The Tillerman" Red Blend (California) featured Allocate RedS Sparkling Wine & Champagne DESSERT WINES 70) Dow 2003 LBV Port (Portugal) Items based on availability. Menu subject to change without notice.
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot & Cabernet Franc delivers a burst of ripe fruits, a seductive combo of luring aromas of berry, spice and chocolate; and a wine whose texture is smooth, juicy and long.
13) Marietta NV "Lot Number 50" Old Vine Red (California)
Predominantly comprised of Zinfandel, Old Vine Red is characterized by intense spicy aromas and flavors, bright fruit of blackberry and blueberry, and a solid structure.
14) Flying Fish 2007 Merlot (Washington State)
A deep purple hue in color with concentrated mocha, vanilla and blueberry aromas. Flavors of expansive blackberry and currant fruit meld with just a hint of sweet oak. The long, lingering finish is velvety in texture.
15) Sawyer 2004 Napa Valley Merlot (California)
Opens with aromas of ripe black fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak. Flavors of blackberry, cassis, and toasted oak are supported by firm, integrated tannins. The finish is moderately long with sweet fruit and dark cocoa.
16) Mollydooker 2008 "The Boxer" Shiraz (Australia) 91 Points Wine Spectator
Bright and jazzy, offering an effusive mouthful of cherry, pomegranate and spice flavors that are as aromatic as they are long & vivid. This has density without great weight, and the finish keeps on going. Drink now through 2015.
17) Kilroy 2006 Barossa Valley Shiraz (Australia)
Aromas of dark black cherry, bittersweet chocolate and hints of bay leaf. Rich and concentrated on the palate with layers of plum, holiday spice, tobacco and dark cocoa. Velvety tannins provide a long, memorable finish.
18) Michael & David 2005 Lodi Petite Petit (California)
Aged 16 months in new French oak, our carnivalistic blend of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot has loads of blueberry, plum, and violet aromas and flavors. Chalky, rich tannins give a seamless finish.
19) McManis 2006 Petite Sirah (California)
Deep purple in color with a bright hue. The nose is of jammy boysenberry intertwined with creme brulee and a subtle smokiness. Dense ripe fruit flavors are abundant. The finish is long and succulent.
20) Sbragia 2005 "Gino's Vineyard" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (California)
Full, juicy flavors of cherries and plums coupled with the perfect balance of oak and spice. There is a nuance of mint and clove on the nose and a lingering, elegant finish.
21) Plungerhead 2007 Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel (California)
Deep purple color with cocoa, vanilla, clove, and cherry pie aromas. Rich and sappy in the mouth with flavors of boysenberry preserves, cedar, dried raspberry, & coconut spice finishing with great depth from barrel oak aging.
22) Chocolate Box 2007 Barossa Valley Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre Blend (Australia)
Earthy aromas melded with savoury oak, black cherries, and dark chocolate lead to flavors of spice and cinnamon over a robust and generous body. It leaves a persistent lingering silky finish.
23) Tom Eddy 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (Oregon)
Rich strawberry and cherry aromas intermingle with subtle spice and vanilla from French oak barrel aging. A slight earthiness is subdued by a clean red fruit finish with a lingering taste of bright strawberry & cherry on the palate.
24) Row Eleven 2007 "Vinas 3" Pinot Noir (California)
This Pinot Noir is deep ruby red in color, a sign of its classic Pinot Noir character. On the palate, the wine is soft & round, with a delightful core of cherries and red fruits. The overall fruit-forwardness leads to a long, lingering finish.
25) McManis 2008 Pinot Noir (California)
Medium garnet in color and aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry are accompanied by a bouquet of vanilla and cocoa. Round and soft in the mouth, with bright red berry flavors, fruit and oak are well balanced in the finish.
26) Layer Cake 2006 Primitivo "a.k.a. Zinfandel" (Italy)
The wine is opaque and purple-colored with a nose of jammy black cherry and blackberry fruit, truffles, tar, and spice. Warm and rich in the mouth; the ripe fruit is well supported by the depth of the structure.
27) Layer Cake 2008 Shiraz (Australia)
Dark, dense & creamy with complex aromas of black plum, blackberry & pepper merge with licorice, tobacco & dark chocolate. An explosion of dark super ripe wild blackberry, touch of cigar box finishing with exotic spices.
28) Il Poggio 2008 Sangiovese (Italy)
An aromatic bouquet highlighted by strawberry & red cherry notes. Vivid flavors of plum & raspberry, cassis and oak with hints of chocolate and coffee. Full, round and velvety with a very persistent aftertaste.
29) Vina Zaco 2006 Rioja Tempranillo (Spain) 90 Points Wine Spectator
Black cherry and blackberry flavors are framed by smoky chocolate oak in this modern red, which is taut and focused, with firm tannins and bright acidity. Drink now through 2012. Ranked #71 in Top 100 of 2009.
30) Caymus 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
92 Points Wine Spectator
Ripe and fleshy, with rich plum, wild berry, spice and savory herb notes that are complex, full-bodied and expansive on the palate, ending with firm tannins and a dash of espresso. Drink now through 2016.
31) Silver Oak 2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
The wine is dark ruby with a purple to red edge. It displays bright aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, black tea, allspice and ginger. In the mouth, it has a full-bodied attack, a round, balanced mid-palate redolent of cherry preserves, brown sugar and caramel and an extremely long finish of savory ripe fruit.
32) Cakebread 2005 Napa Valley Merlot (California)
A constellation of bright fruit aromas keyed on fresh black cherry, blueberry and plum, with fragrant scents of rose petal, tea-leaf, tobacco and cocoa adding interest and complexity. On the compact, supple palate, vibrant cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors are enlivened by a zesty black-tea spiciness that segues into a cocoa-tinged finish.
33) Roederer Estate NV Brut (California)
34) Louis Roederer NV Brut Premier (France)
71) Matzin 2004 Lodi Late Harvest Zinfandel (California)
The Vine Bar also serves a great selection of beers, sodas and waters.
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