Derek's


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RED WINE LIST

red wine
listed progressively from moderate to full intensity and flavor

light, soft and mellow
dolcetto d’alba, pio cesare [2006 piedmont, italy] 49
intense ruby color with glossy purple hues, delicate fruit, dry, supple, and gentle
chianti classico, villa calcinaia “conti capponi” [2003 tuscany, italy] 45
soft, creamy, ripe plums give way to ripe cherry aromas
chianti classico, nozzole “riserva” [2005 tuscany, italy] 60
full, spicy plum aromas with hints of ripe dark cherries
chianti classico, marchese antinori “riserva” [2003 tuscany, italy] 88
full bodied, solidly structured chianti with hint of dried fruit and citrus maramalade
beaujolais, george duboeuf "cuvee saint valentin" [2007 saint-amour, france] 46
pinot noir, castle rock [2006 santa barbara, california]41
a mouth of fresh strawberries and raspberries with delicate suggestions of black licorice
pinot noir, duck pond [2007 willamette valley, oregon] 62
predominate cherry flavors with bright acid and soft oak
pinot noir, stoneleigh [2007 marlborough, new zealand] 50
the essence of marlborough, a deep ruby red color and bright red fruit dominating the palate
marsannay, louis latour, grand vin de bourgogne [2003 cote-d’or, france] 57
classic example of ready to drink burgundy, great with vegetable dishes
pinot noir, the four graces [2006 willamette, oregon] 71
enticing, vibrant, dark ruby-purple in color. bright pomegrante & cherry on the palate laced by an earthy spiciness
pinot noir, jacuzzi family vineyards [2006 carneros, california] 60
yes, this is the hot tub family! This wine is everything a carneros pinot noir should be, lots of cherries and berries
pinot noir, estancia “stonewall vineyard” santa lucia highlands [2004 monterey, california] 65
deep ruby red pinot with bright, ripe fruit and silky tannins, santa lucia highlands is an emerging pinot noir region
pinot noir, orogeny [2006 green valley sonoma, california} 70
a delicious & subtlety textured russian river valley pinot with excellent balance- this wine opens up beautifully
pinot noir, summerland [2006 santa barbara county, california] 56
primarily from the world famous “bien nacido” vineyard, this wine displays explosive black cherry and subtle oak

light to medium bodied
barbera d’alba, pio cesare [2005 piedmont, italy] 54
a deep purple color with aromas and flavors of juicy blackberries, raspberries, and currants
nero d’avola, colosi “rosso” [2005 sicily, italy] 44
bright ruby with an oaky scent, great with red meat or ripe cheese
sangiovese-malbec-zinfandel, ferrari carano “siena” [2005 sonoma, california] 60
pairs perfectly with savory italian dishes, good acidity with heady fruit aromas of red and black berries
merlot, meitz cellars “estate” [2002 sonoma, california] 60
this big, juicy, ripe wine is the only one my mother-in-law will drink [so it must be good!]
merlot, brassfield "estate bottled" [2004 high valley, california] 52
blended with cabernet franc and petit verdot, this delicious merlot shows a wonderful floral nose and soft, silky finish
merlot, marques de casa concha [2005 rapel valley, chile] 51
full bodied with velvety tannins. Intense plum and cherry aromas
merlot, sterling “reserve” [2002 napa, california] 130
from one of california’s merlot pioneers – loads of fruits with a long, soft, ripe finish
montepulciano d'abruzzo, la quercia [2007 abruzzo, italy] 38
a nice medium bodied italian with good structure and warm cherry fragrance, a perfect pasta red
valpolicella superiore, trabucchi “terre del creolo” [2000 veneto, italy] [ORGANIC] 78
organic production of medium bodied wine with flavors of stewed plums and figs
tempranillo-merlot-cabernet sauvignon, alius [2005 somotano, spain] 36
equal parts of these three grapes bring a fuller spanish red with integrated tannins and bright fruit flavors
tempranillo, campo viejo crianza “gran riserva” [2000 ddoc rioja, spain] 64
an elegant wine cherry-red in color with nuances of stewed fruit, wood and spice
? [pinot noir, syrah, carignane, merlot...] m. cosentino "ol' red" [multi-vintage, california 40
a complex crimson colored solara blend from '97 to '03 vintages that is rich and round- all we know is that it's delicious
syrah, qupé [2005 central coast, california] 55
one of the original “rhone rangers,” one of their best bottlings yet, impeccable balance and flavor

luscious, flavorful and funky
granacha-tempranillo, vinos de terrunos, "siete 7" [2007 navarra, spain][ORGANIC] 41
ripe & full 80-20 spanish blend with delightfully fruity notes of pure black cherry & blueberry
cote du rhone, pont d’avignon [2003 rhone valley, france] 46
syrah and grenache grapes were blended to display berry aromas and rich, bright red fruit flavors
châteauneuf du pape, domaine la roquete [2003, rhone, france] 80
excellent example of châteauneuf, rich open fruit, fragrant & warm
bsyrah, writer’s block [2005 lake county, california] 45
great with pasta and game, a no-brainer with barbecue and picnic foods
merlot, raymond “r collection” [2004 napa valley, california] 39
deep cherry, boysenberry, and black raspberry with a finish of toasted nuts and warm spice
carmenere, natura [2006 los robles in colchagua valley, chile][ORGANIC] 36
big volume on the palate with soft round tannins with a firm well balanced structure, a long sweet, oaky finish
mourvèdre, jade mountain “ancient vines” evangelho vineyard [2005 contra costa county, california] 54
from a vineyard planted in 1890, rich and silky with aromas of pepper and spice mixed with raspberry and blackberry
shiraz, carmen “reserve” estate grown [2004 maipo valley, chile] 48
intense deep color with berry and spice notes, ripe soft tannins and a long finish
shiraz, big ass [2006 south east australia] 36
flavors of ripe fruits, dark chocolate and subtle oak, finishing long and creamy
shiraz, st. hallett “faith” [2006 barossa, australia] 52
the shiraz for all seasons. Vibrant with raspberry, cherry and spice flavors. quintessential barossa
shiraz, grant burge “filsell” [2004 barossa, australia] 88
the luscious flavors dominate the palate, this wine is drinking wonderfully now, pair with filet mignon
cabernet-shiraz-merlot, ironberry [2006 margaret river, australia] 34
a fun and fruity quaff with surprising tannic structure
syrah-cabernet sauvignon-petit sirah, marques de griñon “summa” [2002 rioja, spain] 89
an amazingly balanced european wine with an elegant finish and layers of wild red fruit
zinfandel, joel gott [2005, california] 51
these grapes are sourced from napa, lodi, amador, and sonoma. classically juicy!
zinfandel-carignane-petite sirah, ridge “geyserville” [2005 sonoma, california] 91
this is american grand cru! the 4oth anniversary vintage of an elegant, sophisticated zinfandel
zinfandel, steele “pacini vineyard” [2005 mendocino, california][ORGANIC] 45
old vine zinfandel from famed winemaker jed steele
petit verdot, langa [2005 calatayud, spain] 47
traditional bordeaux blending grape stands on its own with fresh dark cherry flavors, balanced tannins and acidity
zinfandel, rosenblum “richard sauret vineyard” [2005 paso robles, california] 65
a full, rich and exotic fruit packed zinfandel, look to pair with some of our main line prime specials

big, bold, boisterous and full bodied
chinon, rémy - pannier [2006 loire, france] 40
ruby red cabernet franc with a lively bouquet, flavors of ripe berry fruit and spicy nuances
malbec-syrah, tilia [2007 mendoza, argentina] 39
this 50-50 blend has a rich and full mouth with flavors of dark fruit and touch of dark chocolate
malbec, finca el retiro [2004 mendoza, argentina] 45
bordeaux blending grape takes center stage with ripe scents of raisins, licorice, and vanilla
malbec, el felino [2005 mendoza, argentina] 58
this wine is made by superstar winemaker paul hobbs. this wine shows ripe blueberry, purple plum and black cherry
malbec, barmare “marchiori vineyard” [2004 mendoza, argentina] 110
the el felino’s big brother, this wine is long and very deep on the finish. tremendous fruit throughout
cabernet sauvignon, calina “reserva” [2001/2005 colchagua, chile] 38
cherry liquor aromas, soft tannins, mint and black pepper with unique acidity goes great with beef and lamb
cabernet sauvignon, charles krug “yountville” [2005 napa valley, california] 72
from napa valley’s oldest winery this wine has intense aromas of rose petals and coffee beans. a real standout!
cabernet sauvignon, merryvale “starmont” [2005 napa valley, california] 62
a steak’s best friend - rich, round, and harmoniously balanced
cabernet sauvignon, steven kent [2003 livermore valley, california] 68
soft with silky tannins. this wine offers all that is looked for in a california cabernet
cabernet sauvignon, edna valley [2005 san luis obispo, california] 39
firm structure, fine oak, and elegant berry aroma dominate in this cooler climate cabernet
cabernet sauvignon, ecluse [2004 paso robles, california] 85
blended with cabernet franc to give it spice and pepper to complement the fruitiness of the single vineyard cabernet
cabernet sauvignon, pine ridge [2003/2005 rutherford, california] 125
blackberry, cocoa, and vanilla team up with full body and luscious texture for a lasting finish
cabernet sauvignon, mont st. john “madonna estate” [2001 carneros, california][ORGANIC] 59
cherry jam, cassis and chocolate blend with sweet oak and supple tannins
cabernet sauvignon, martini “monte rosso vineyard” [2001 sonoma, california] 125
the grand cuvée of the martini family who have been producing wine for three generations
meritage, lyeth [2005 sonoma, california] 44
outstanding value for a cabernet-based meritage. perfect with our filet mignon
meritage, trefethen “double t” [2005 napa valley, california] 61
bordeaux blend of 100% napa valley fruit. try it with a burger or duck
bordeaux blend, miner “the oracle” [2003 napa valley, california] 120
a harmonious blend of napa fruit that reveals aromas of blackberries, coffee & dried fruit. integrated oak and fine tannins
cabernet sauvignon, jacob’s creek “st hugo” [2003 coonawarra, australia] 85
deep red with a vibrant crimson hue. the rich, intense fruit flavor is perfectly balanced with fresh acidity
cabernet sauvignon, 337 [2006 lodi, california][ORGANIC] 50
337 refers to the “rootstock clone” from france. lodi is the next up and coming wine area. really rich!
cabernet sauvignon, beringer “private reserve” [2002 napa valley, california] 195
one of the great cabernet sauvignons of california, a blend of single vinyards that offers a soft, highly elegant wine
cabernet sauvignon, baron philippe rothschild “los vascos reserve” [2006 colchagua, chile] 48
initially leather like tannins open up quickly to smooth velvety red fruit. this tannic monster is great with lamb
cabernet sauvignon, grgich hills [2003 napa valley, california] [BIODYNAMIC] 155
this wine is truly one of the “grand crus” of california, serious stuff!
cabernet sauvignon, geyser peak “reserve” [2003 alexander valley, sonoma, california] 90
intense and impeccably balanced, this is california cabernet at its finest, steak and grilled meats
petite sirah, fleur [2005 central coast, california] 43
opulent blueberry and black pepper aromas with a soft, supple mouthwatering finish of luscious fruit
petite sirah, vina robles “jardine” [2003 paso robles, california] 68
warm days and cool nights produce a wine with complex richness and ripeness, simply scrumptious!

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