Lake Ridge Wine Menu

White Wines Champagnes True Champagne comes from the northern region of France and can only be made from 3 grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Muenier, and made through the Methode Champenois process. Perfect before, during or after dinner.

Tattinger Cuvee Prestige Brut NV France………………………………………………………………………………..60.

Moët & Chandon Champagne « Imperial" NV France ………………………………………..………………………..70.

Veuve Clicquot Brut Reims NV France…………………………………………………………………………………...85.

Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé Reims NV France……………………………………………………………..…………….95.

Sparkling Wines

Sparkling wines are produced all over the world and are basically wine that contains bubbles of Carbon Dioxide. Sparkling wines are always a good choice with a wide range of foods and festivities.

Kenwood 187 Liter Nv California………………………………………………………………………………….……………8.

Riondo Prosecco 375 Liter Spango Nero NV Italy……………………………………………………………………………14.

Riondo Prosecco Spango Nero NV Italy……….…………………………………………………… …………..…………....28.

Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut Russian River Valley 2005 California……………………………………..……………..52.

J Cuvee 20 Russian River Valley NV California………………………………………………………..…….….……………60.

Chandon Etoile NV California……………………………………………………………………………………..…….……..46.

Chandon Blanc Noirs NV California………………….……………………………………………………………...…….…..36.

Argyle Brut Willamette Valley NV Oregon………….…………………………………………………….…………………..50.

Riesling Thought of as one of the world’s great white wine grapes, this hearty grape can range in style from very sweet to bone dry. They have good acid, are complex and yet delicate.

Leonard Kreusch Trier/ Mosel 2009 Germany……………………………………………………………………………...25.

Salmon Run Finger Lakes 2007 New York ......................................................................................................................... 31.

Hogue Cellars “Genesis” Columbia Valley 2008 Washington …………………………………………………………..32.

Buried Cane Columbia Valley 2009 Washington………………………………………………………………………….29.

Maximin Grunhauser Qualitatswein Mosel 2008 Germany………………………………………………………….….32.

Hosmer Semi-Dry Cayuga Lake 2009 New York…………..…………………………………………………………......27.

Amici Dry 2009 New York……………………………………………………………………………………………….….22.

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris A little gray grape; the wine ranges in flavors from crisp light and dry such as those in northern Italy, or fat, rich honeyed versions from Alsace, or the medium bodied Oregon style which is full flavored and creamy with a touch of sweetness.

Elk Cove Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2009 Oregon..........................................................................................................30.

Robert Mondavi Winery Fume Blanc Napa Valley 2008 California.................................................................................35.

Hugel”Cuvee Les Amours” Pinot Blanc Alcase 2007 France............................................................................................28.

Pighin Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave 2010 Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italy ................................................................................ 29.

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 2009 Italy……………………………………………………………….…...38..

Esoteric Whites Wine is always changing with trends, style, and flavors from all over the world. The wines in this section are classic examples of regional wines from their perspective countries.

Beringer White Zinfandel 2009 California…………………………………………………………………………....……24.

Tamari Torrontes Reserva Rioja 2008 Argentina .………………………………………………………………………...20.

Kenwood Gewurztraminer Sonoma County 2008 California…...………………………………………………..……....28.

Hermann J Wiemer Frost Cuvee Finger Lakes 2008 New York………………………………………………….……….24.

Altamont St. Pepin Altamont 2008 New York……………………………………………………………………………...21.

Temlo Rodriguez Basa Rueda 2008 Spain…………………………………………………………………………………..23.

Cusumano Insolia Sicilia 2007 Italy……………………………………………………………………………………..… 25.

Bodegas Castelo de Medina Verdejo Ruiada 2007 Spain……………………………………………………………..…...22.

Sokol Blosser Winery Evolution 12th Dundee. Edition Oregon . . ...………………….…………………………….....…28.

Etude Rose of Pinot Noir Carneros 2009 California……………………………………………………….…………..…..40.

Sauvignon Blanc This widely cultivated grape originated in Bordeaux, France. The style is crisp and tart with a notable flinty characteristic. It is the second best selling white wine after Chardonnay and often, when aged in oak, it is referred to as Fume Blanc.

Matua , MatuaValley 2010 New Zealand..............................................................................................................................24.

MOMO Marlbough 2009 New Zealand…………………………………………………………………………………….28.

Sonoma Coast Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Clone/ Sauvignon Musque Sonoma Coast 2007 California……………35.

Hanna Russian River Valley 2008 California………………………………….……………………………………………28.

Craggy Range “ Te Muna Road Vineyard” Martinborough 2008 New Zealand …………….…………………………39.

Chardonnay This is the most popular choice for white wine. The most famous are from Burgundy, France. Most of the wines are aged in oak to give the wine a rich, creamy flavor, but some offer no oak for a crisper cleaner style.

Santa Carolina Reserva 2009 Chile………………………………………………………………………………………….23.

Vincent JJ Bourgogne Blanc 2008 France……….…………………………………………………………………………..20.

Joseph Drouhin St.-Véran Unoaked Burgundy 2008 France ........................................................................................... 24.

Penfolds Thomas Hyland 2006 South Australia……………………………………………………………………………20.

St. Francis Sonoma County 2009 California………………………………………………………………………………..28.

Vincent Marie Antoinette Pouilly–Fuisse 2009 France……………………………………………………………………39.

Sanford Santa Barbara 2008 California……………………………………………………………………….……………..40.

Charles Krug Napa Valley 2009 California…..……………………………………………………………………………..34.

Irony Napa Valley 2009 California…………………………………………………………………………………………..31.

Benziger “Sangiacomo Vineyard” Carneros 2007 California……………………………………………………………..45.

Four Vines “Naked” Unoaked 2005 California…………………………………………………………………………….36.

Sbragia Gamble Ranch Napa Valley 2007 California………………………………………………………………………52.

Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River 2009 California………………………………………………………………………...……45.

Oliver Leflaive Chassagne Montrachet 2007 France 375ml. ……………………………………………………………...45.

Oliver Leflaive Chassagne Montrachet 2009 France……………………………………………………………………….85.

Pinot Noir A little black grape known for its elegance, and complex characteristics, the most famous are from Burgundy, France, but Oregon, the Russian River and Carneros also produce world-class wines.

Famiglia Bianchi San Rafael Mendoza 2008 Chile…………………………………………………………………..….…26.

Chloe Creek Sonoma Coast 2008 California……………………………………………………………………………….42.

Sanford Saint Rita Hills 2008 California……………………………………………………………………………………70.

Laetitia Reserve du Domaine Arroyo Grande Valley 2007 ………………………………………………………………48.

Fort Ross Vineyards Sonoma Coast 2007 California………………………………………………………………………45.

Steele Carneros 2008 California……………………………………………………………………………………..………35.

Argyle “Nuthouse” Williamette Valley 2007 Oregon………………………………….………………………….………75.

Acacia “Caneros” Russian River 2007 California……………………………………………………………………….…49.

Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Valley 2008 California……………………………………………………………………..62.

Merlot Originally thought of as a blending grape, Merlot has proven to be a strong contender on its own. The name translates to “young blackbird”, probably because of its dark blue color. Made famous from the St Emilon region of Bordeaux, the wine is softer with less tannin than Cabernet, with a fruity characteristic of black cherry and mint.

Kenwood 2007 California….……………………..………………….…………...…………………………………….…..….27.

Souverain Alexander Valley 2006 California…………………….………………………………………………………….38.

Santa Ema Reserve Maipo Valley 2207 Chile………………………………………………………………………….…….28.

Concha Y Tora “Marques Casa Concha “ Maipo Valley 2009 Chile……………………………….…………………...…30.

Kenwood “Jack London Vineyard”Sonoma Valley 2008 California………………………………………………………30.

Silverado Napa Valley 2006 California ………………………………………………………….……….……….………….55.

Twomey Napa Valley 2004 California………………………………………………………………………………………..40.

Jed Steele “Stymie” Founder’s Reserve Lake County 2006 California………………………………………………….…60.

Syrah/Shiraz This grape has been the primary grape of the Rhone Valley since the Roman times. When young, these wines are deep colored and tannic, with strong tar and spice. As they slowly mature they take on characteristics of sweet blackberries, black currant and plum. Shiraz, as it is called in Australia, is now their most widely planted red grape.

Paringa Shiraz 2007 South Australia…………………………………………………………………………………………30.

Concha Y Toro “Marques de Casa Concha” Syrah D.O. Peumo 2006 Chile……..……………………………………….29.

Domaine Terlato – Chapoutier Shiraz- Viognier Victoria 2009 Australia…..……………………………………….……32.

Kilikanoon Shiraz “Killerman’s Run” 2007 South Australia .…………………………………………….………………..39.

Meritage/Red Blend/Bordeaux Varietals/Others

Meritage, is a term to describe a red blended wine using the 5 classic grapes of Bordeaux. Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot. Blends cannot be called Meritage because they may include a grape, which is not classic Bordeaux varietal. This type of wine is a dream for the winemaker to showcase his master blending and style.

Gaurdian Peak “Frontier Blend” Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot 2009 South Africa..…………………………..20.

Valentin Bianci Malbec Mendoza 2009 Argentina…………………………………………………………………………..23.

Mulderbosch "Faithful Hound" Stellenbosch 2005 South Africa…………………………………………………………..28.

Montgras Carmenere 2008 Reserva Colchagua 2008 Chile……………………………………………………………..…..25..

Steele Cabernet Frank Lake County 2008 California………………………………………………………………………..28.

Veranda Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Colchagua Valley 2008 Chile ……………………………………………….….....38.

Signaterra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Sonoma Valley 2006 California…………………………………………………78.

Girard “Artistry” Napa Valley 2007 California………………………………………………………………………..……..75.

Estancia Meritage Reserve Paso Robles 2006 California……………………………………………………………..……...55.

Clay House “Estate Cuvee” Syrah Blend Paso Robles 2005 California…………………………………………..……….35.

Zaca Mesa “Z Cuvee” Santa Ynez Valley 2006 California…………………………………………………………………..38.

Zaca Mesa “Z Three” Santa Ynez 2005 California……………………………………………………………………………65.

Orin Swift Cellars “The Prisoner” 2008 California………………………………………………………………………..…69.

Foppiano Petite Syrah Russian River 2005 California……………………………………………………………….………32.

Four Vines “Heretic” Petite Syrah Paso Robles 2008 Callifornia…………………………………………………….…….60.

Zinfandel Considered to be California’s grape because it is not widely grown anywhere else in the world. It originated in Croatia. They are described as hearty, spicy and sometimes peppery. Full bodied and inky with depth, complexity and longevity.

Kenwood “Jack London Vineyard” Sonoma Valley 2007 California…………………………………………………….30.

Terra d’ Oro Amador County 2006 California……………………………………………………………………………...35.

Murphy Goode “Liar’s Dice”Sonoma County 2007 California……………………………………………………….…..32.

Giarrusso Dry Creek Valley 2008 California………………………………………………………………………………..40.

Cosentino “Cigarzin” Woodbridge 2007 California………………………………………………………………………..38.

Klinker Brick Vineyard Lodi 2008 California……………………………………………………………………………….42.

Michael David Lust Lodi 2006 California……………………………………………………………………………………75.

Michael David “Glutony”Old Vines Lodi 2006 California………………..………………… …………………………..75.

French Reds

Shiraz, Grenache and Movoudre are the main grapes of the Rhone Valley, which is famous for Cote Rotie and Chateauneuf Du Pape.

There are 13 recognized red grapes indigenous to the Rhone Valley.

Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cote du Rhone 2007 Rhone…………………………………………………………………..32.

George Dubeuf Beaujolais – Villages 2009……………………………………………………………………………......20.

Domaine Du Grand Montmirail Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Recolte 2005 Gigondas……………………………………..48.

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape2006 Rhône …………………………………………………………62.

Chateau Belle-Vue Haute-Medoc 2005……………………………………………………………………………………..53.

Chateau Pichon - Longueville Pauillac 2006…….…………………………………………………………………………55.

Cabernet Sauvignon Known as the King of Red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, robust, and complex with great aging potential. Originally from Bordeaux, this grape is widely planted all over the world.

Santa Carolina Reserva 2008 Chile………………………………………………………………………………………….27.

Caradetta Columbia Valley 2007 Washington……………………………………………………………….……… ….39.

Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Puente Alto 2008 Chile………………………………………………………35.

Black Stallion “Silverdao Trail” Napa Valley 2008 California…………………………………………………………...42.

Wolf Blass Gold Label Coonawarra 2005 Australia……………………………………………………………………….39.

Clos Du Val Napa Valley 2006 California……………………………………………………………………..…………...48.

Charles Krug Alexander Valley 2005 California…………………………………………………………………...….......34.

Joseph Phelps Napa Valley 2007 California………………………………………………………………………………100.

Chateau St. Jean “Cinq Cepages” Sonoma County 2005 California……………………………………………………..80.

St. Clements “Oroppas” Napa Valley 2006 California………………………………………………………….……...…95.

Honig Napa Valley 2007 California…...………………………………………………………………………….………...60.

Etude Napa Valley 2005 California………………………………………………………………………………………...120.

Concha y Toro "Don Melchor" Puente Alto 2005 Central Valley Chile ........................................... ............................100.

Italian Reds

Michele Chiarlo Barbera D” Asti “le Orme” Peidmonte 2007 ..........................................................................................28.

Michael Chiarlo “Cannubi” Barolo 2005 Piedmont………………………………………………………………………120.

Nardi Brunello Di Montalcino “Manachiara” 2004 ………………………………………………………….………....130.

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2004……..………………………….…………………………………………...110.

Mazzoni Toscano Rosso 2006 ................................................................................................................................................36.

Falcole Super Toscana 2004 ................................................................................................................................................. .95.