
featured wines
(Limited availability)
THE WHITE & ROSÉ
Sleight of Hand “Magician’s Assistant” Rosé 2018—Yakima Valley, Washington
100% Cabernet Franc from Blackrock Vineyard in the Yakima Valley, with beautiful salmon pink hue and aromas and flavors of pomegranate, white flowers, and Spring rain, all buoyed by a backbone of minerality and acid. 9.50/35-
Sleight of Hand “The Magician” Riesling 2018—Columbia Valley, Washington
bright, crisp, and juicy are the hallmarks of this Riesling, full of green apple and pear notes, juicy minerality, and refreshing citrus notes. the subtle sweetness is perfectly balanced by the acids, and if ever there were a perfect wine for spicy foods, this is the one! 9.50/35-
L’Ecole Chenin Blanc 2018—Walla Walla, Washington (93 pts JS, 90 pts WE, W&S)
fresh and vibrant Chenin Blanc shows highly expressive aromatics of citrus blossom, passion fruit, pink grapefruit, and peach with flavors of yellow apple and pear on a crisp dry finish 8.50/30-
Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc 2018—Marlborough, New Zealand
a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – grassy herbaciousness seems to jump right out of the glass, along with ripe, tart gooseberry and citrus. very brisk and zingy with lively acidity 9/32-
THE RED
From our friends at Balboa Winery in Walla Walla, WA – we are delighted to feature wines from their Beresan label. These are small-lot handcrafted wines with limited availability, so enjoy while available.
Beresan Malbec 2012—Walla Walla WA
dark and opulent Malbec with black cherry and purple plum giving way to violets and mineral notes. the palate showcases ripe strawberry, chocolate covered cherries and sweet tobacco with lingering acidity 10/36-
Beresan Merlot 2012—Walla Walla WA
Merlot blended with 15% Rocks District Syrah opens with raspberry, cherry, blackberry and spice. notes of currants and ripe red fruits lead to cedar and graphite, finishing with soft tannins and minerality. this is a Cab lover’s Merlot 10/36-
Beresan Syrah 2012—Walla Walla WA
100% Syrah from the Estate Yellow Jacket Vineyard that opens with aromas of ripe red fruits, sweet tobacco, espresso and “Rocks District” earthiness. notes of ripe strawberry, blueberry and savory game notes lead into balanced acidity and lingering tannins 10/36-
Beresan Stone River 2012—Walla Walla WA
an iconic New World blend of Cabernet, Syrah, Cab Franc, and Merlot offers up deeply layered flavors of dark ripe cherry, ripe raspberry and pomegranate balanced upon the characteristic “Rocks District” earth notes and full-bodied tannins 11/40-
Tenute Del Cerro Manero Rosso 2015—Toscana, Italy IGT
intense ruby red in color with a delightful bouquet of wild berry, hints of spices and vanilla undertones. dense flavor with hints of blackberry and plum finishing with excellent persistence 9/32-
Marchesi Biscardo Corvina IGT 2016—Veneto, Italy
nose reveals characteristic perfumes of a Valpolicella with lots of cherries, plums and elegant spices. round and structured on the palate, it surprises with very silky tannins and a long persistent finish 9/32-
Balboa Columbia Valley Red Wine 2014—Columbia Valley, Washington
Bordeaux style blend of Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc. vibrant aromas of dark cherry, purple plum, espresso and eucalyptus on the nose. flavors of fresh raspberry, licorice, cherry pie and baking spice, leading into Walla Walla minerality and bright acidity. 10/36-
BY THE BOTTLE
Beresan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014—Walla Walla WA
opens with aromas of blackberry, blueberry and ripe currants. full-bodied flavors of dark chocolate, espresso and ripe raspberry are accented by vanilla and barrel spice notes. the palate finishes with fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity 48-
Montonale Lugana DOC “Montunal” 2018—Lombardy, Italy
100% Turbiana. floral and fruity, dominated by aromas of white peach and lemon zest, with an intriguing mineral impression of wet stones typical in Lugana wines possessing a strong personality. the palate boasts a perfect balance between freshness and concentration with minerality adding elegance and persistence 45-
Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 (96 pts JS, 94 pts WS, 93 pts RP)
offering richness, density and a sharply delineated approach, an elegant but also classic expression of Chianti. focused fruit flavors and clear perfumes of wild cherry, rose and button mushroom. there is a lingering note of cherry sweetness braced by its freshness and integrated tannins, together in harmony. 90% Sangiovese – 10% Colorino e Canaiolo 55-
Carpazo Brunello di Montalcino 2014—Montalcino, Italy
aromas of dark fruit, dried leaves and hints of cedar follow through to a ripe palate and balanced body, a solid core of fruit and chewy tannins with a flavorful finish 92 pts WS 91 pts JS 90 pts RP 68-
Balboa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014—Columbia Valley, Washington
aged 16 months in French oak barrels, detailed and refined with wild rose, dark cherry and mountain strawberry on the nose. classic cabernet structure with a supple and polished mouthfeel, leading into black currants, cassis, and licorice tones 62-
Balboa Mith 2014—Columbia Valley, Washington, 90 pts Wine Enthusiast
a powerful, complex Cabernet-based blend. a deep, dark nose of dried plums, cocoa, mint and soil that opens into a rich palate just restrained enough not to saturate. fruit notes of cassis and black cherry are rounded out with mocha, coffee and clove and black pepper spices and punctuated by a bright huckleberry finish 68-
Balboa Pandemonium Syrah 2015—Pepperbridge Block 19, Walla Walla, Washington
another brooding entry from Balboa, this Syrah boasts dark fruits of blue and blackberries, with smoke, cured meats and pepper saturating the palate. gripping tannins help prod along the long, dark, expressive cocoa and molasses finish 76-
L’Ecole Estate “Ferguson” 2016—Walla Walla, WA
single vineyard estate Bordeaux blend (Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec) distinctly influenced by its volcanic basalt soil. offers complex aromas of espresso, tobacco, and dark mineral –laced fruit. wild blackberries and dusty tannins integrate with flavors of flint and graphite on the palate. concentrated natural acidity leads to a robust and lingering finish 98- (Gold at Six Nations, Sunset International, 96 pts JS, 94 pts W&S)
San Leonardo Vignetti Delle Dolomiti 2013—Trentino, Italy
a powerful yet elegant Bordeaux style blend from the Alto Adige. brings together the colors, aromas and savory notes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot aged in small oak barrels, melding them harmoniously into a uniquely intense, full-bodied wine with superb depth of flavor 96 pts WA, 93 pts WS 110–
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Coppola “Sofia” Blanc de blancs 10- (187 ml)
Bocelli Prosecco Extra Dry 12/36- (187 ml /750 ml bottle)
Chiarli Brut de Noir Rosé 33–
JM Monmousseau Brut Etoile 29-
Juvé y Camps Cava 36-
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 64-
Veuve Cliquot Brut 90-