Sparkling
(always a refreshing way
to begin and/or to end a tasty meal) | GLASS | BOTTLE |
| Louis Roederer "Cristal" 2000 Reims, France | | 265. |
| Moët & Chandon "Dom Perignon" 1998 Epernay, France | | 185. |
| Louis Roederer Brut "Premier" (nv) Reims, France | | 90. |
| Baumard "Carte Turquoise" (nv) Cremant de Loire | | 36. |
| Jean Louis Brut (nv) Blanc de Blancs, France | (187 ml)
8. | 18. |
Fruity-to-Semi-Sweet White
(can pair well with most any
dish, but especially harmonious with spicy sauces or
foods)
| | |
| Joahn Topf Riesling (dry) 2005 Strassertal, Kamptal,
Austria | | 45. |
| Foxen Chenin Blanc 2004 Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard, Santa
Maria |
| 38. |
| Paraiso Riesling 2005 Monterey County |
| 37. |
Crisp, Refreshing Light-to-Medium-Bodied Dry
White
(perfect pairing for lighter sauces with white meat dishes, pastas,
shellfish, and flavorful fish)
| | |
| Denner "Theresa" 2005 Estate Paso Robles (70% Roussanne / 30% Viognier) |
| 60. |
| Zenato Pinot Grigio 2005 Veneto, Italy |
| 47. |
| William Fevre Chardonnay 2005 Champs Royaux, Chablis,
France |
| 45. |
| Voss Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Napa Valley |
| 38. |
| Folk Machine Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Dry Creek | 9. | 30. |
Rich, Intense, Full-Bodied Dry White
(compliment rich sauces served with white meats,
pastas, and meaty fish dishes)
| | |
| Domaine Bouchard Chardonnay 2004 Les Clous, Meursault,
France |
| 75. |
| Blackjack "Reserve" Chardonnay 2005 Wilkening Vineyard, Santa
Barbara |
| 60. |
| Demetria Chardonnay 2005 Gaia Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills |
| 58. |
| Alban Vineyards Viognier 2005 Central Coast |
| 45. |
| Jaffurs Viognier 2004 Santa Barbara County |
| 41. |
| LaFond Chardonnay 2005 Santa Barbara County | | 39. |
| Domaine Alfred "Goss Creek" Chardonnay 2005 Edna Valley |
| 35. |
| Aqua Pumpkin Chardonnay 2003 Monterey | 8. | 30. |
Elegant, Light-to-Medium Bodied Dry Red
(perfect for grilled, meaty fish or all
lightly-sauced meats, as well as pasta dishes) | | |
| Domaine Alfred Pinot Noir 2005 Chamisal Estate Vineyard, Edna
Valley |
| 70. |
| Drew Pinot Noir 2005 Weir Vineyard, Yorkville Highlands,
Mendocino |
| 65. |
| Scherrer Pinot Noir 2004 Sonoma County |
| 60. |
| Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti 2003 "Riserva" Tuscany,
Italy |
| 47. |
| Allegrini Valpolicella 2004 Classico Veneto, Italy |
| 36. |
Beckmen "Cuvee Le Bec" 2005 Santa Ynez
(Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre/Counoise) | 9. | 36. |
Rich, Lush, Soft, Light-to-Medium-Bodied Dry Red
(pair with lean
chicken, fish, or meats, as well as cream-sauced pasta
dishes) | | |
| Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2005 Sonoma Coast | | 150. |
| Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2005 Sonoma Coast | HALF | 85. |
| Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2005 Russian River Valley | HALF | 85. |
| Roar Pinot Noir 2005 Santa Lucia Highlands | | 75. |
| Jack Creek Pinot Noir 2005 York Mountain | | 64. |
| Windward Pinot Noir 2004 Estate Paso Robles | | 60. |
| Brucher Pinot Noir 2005 Wolff Vineyard, Edna Valley | 8.50 | 34. |
| Casa Cassara "Cuveé" Syrah 2003 Santa Barbara County | | 30. |
Fruity, Spicy, Medium-to-Full-Bodied Dry Red
(choose to accompany richer
sauces with grilled or roasted white or red meats,
pastas) | | |
| Linne Calodo "Outsider" 2005 Paso Robles (Zinfandel/Syrah/Mourvedre) | | 85. |
| Jack Creek Pinot Noir 2005 RESERVE York
Mountain | | 82. |
| Neyers Zinfandel 2004 Tofanelli Vineyard, Napa Valley |
| 75. |
| Elyse Zinfandel 2004 Eagle Point Vineyard, Sonoma County |
| 61. |
| Seghesio Zinfandel 2005 Sonoma County |
| 44. |
| Valhalla Cellars Zinfandel 2003 "Old Vines" Mohr-Fry Ranch,
Lodi |
| 44. |
| Santa Barbara Winery "Z.C.S." 2004 Santa Barbara County |
| 29. |
Bold, Medium-to-Full-Bodied Dry Red
(best with hearty fare grilled steaks, chops, strong
cheeses) | | |
| Longboard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Rochioli Vineyard, Sonoma
County |
| 108. |
| L'Aventure Optimus 2004 Paso Robles |
| 90. |
| Alban Syrah 2005 Central Coast | | 80. |
| Robert Craig "Affinity" 2003 Napa Valley |
| 70. |
| Halter Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Estate Paso Robles |
| 62. |
| Cain "Cuvée NV4" Napa Valley |
| 60. |
| Tobin James Barbera 2005 "Bella Bella" Paso Robles | | 55. |
| Robert Sinskey Merlot 2003 Carneros |
| 45. |
| 1975 Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Amber Knolls Vineyard, Lake
County |
| 36. |
| Layer Cake Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley, South Australia |
| 34. |
| Montage Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 California | 8. | 32. |
Dessert
(to accompany a confection or to singularly
savor)
| | |
| Olde Shandon "Port" (nv) Syrah Port | 8. |
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