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Red Wines by the glass Presented lighter to more full-bodied

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Colores del Sol Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina. Vibrant fruit flavors of cherries and terroir

$9

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Louis Latour Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir 2009, Burgundy, France. Smooth, cherries, distinct

$10

38

Mas de la Dame, Grenache and Syrah, Provence, France. Organic. Rich, full and round with ripe fruit flavors

$11

44

Bethel Heights Pinot Noir 2008, Oregon. Sustainably grown. Silky texture, dusty raspberries with structure

$13.50

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Arancio Cantadoro Sicilia, Italy. Notable fruit component of ripe blackberry, wild strawberry and raspberry

$10

38

$13.5

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$9.50

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Starry Night Cabernet Franc 2010, San Rafael, CA. Rich fruit flavors of raspberry. blueberry and cassis.

$11

44

Colterris Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Grand Valley, Colorado. Rich in color, flavor and smooth tannins

$11

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$9

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Colores del Sol is a new wine, which delivers a higher level of Argentine Malbec. It is sourced exclusively from the Luján de cuyo vineyard district within Mendoza, South America’s most prestigious wine-growing region. This vineyard is amongst the highest, driest, and sunniest in the world, at elevations reaching 3,500 feet. The Domaine de Valmoissine is located on the site of the ancient monastery and university of Valmoissine at 1500 feet abovesea level, which guarantees sunshine during the summermonths,whilst remaining cool and limits the possibility of spring frost. The grapes are entirely handpickedbefore being fermented in stainless steel tanks. Mas de la Dame, or “farm of the women” is owned by Anne Poniatowski and Caroline Missasoffe who have redefined the potential of this ancient terroir. The breathtaking 16th.century estate is situated in Les Baux de Provence, a charming medieval village atop a rocky outcrop in southern France. 100% hand-harvested and aged for 15 months.

The 70-acre estate is nestled in Oregon’s WillametteValley, surrounded by a hill chain of volcanic origin. The aroma is therefore defined by earth and forest floor, mushroom and moss. This sustainably grown Pinot was aged for 11-months in French oak after it was gently destemmed and cold soaked. Celebrated for its hot sunny climate, historic monuments and rich culinary tradition, Sicily has been producing rich flavored and full-bodied wines since Greek and Roman times.The Arancio winery was constructed to make quality single-varietal wines and is equipped with cutting-edge machinery.

Maysara Pinot Noir. McMinnville, OR 2007. Biodynamic. Red raspberries, soft tannins, white pepper.

Maysara Winery is committed to capturing the complete expression of their land and conveying it through superior quality. They are certified Biodynamic and believe in capturing the true essence of the soil through holistic farming. 100% of their fruit is de-stemmed and cold soaked for several days prior to fermentation. The fermentation is then completed with indigenous yeast from each individual block. These grapes are clones of those from Dijion and Pommard vines of France, producing a ruby garnet color.

BeroniaCrianza 2007, Rioja, Spain. Traditional style Tempranillo blend, voluptuous, toast, nice spice

Bodega Beronia is found in the Rioja Alta area of the region, which is situated to the west. The clay rich earth is home to about 150 vine growers, all supplying Beronia with the finest grapes. This “Crianza” has been aged in American Oak for about 4 years, resulting in a superb and complex wine.

This is the inaugural bottling for Starry Night. 2010 Lake County Terre Vermeille vineyard proved an ideal location in the gravelly iron rich soil at a 1,200 foot elevation above Clear Lake. By allowing the grapes to fully develop this 100% Cab Franc has rich fruit drive flavors of raspberry, blueberry, and cassis along with aromas of violets and pepper. The Cabernet Franc grape ripens earlier and employs a more expressive, fruitier flavor as well as less tannin. Cabernet Franc is a parent grape of Cabernet Sauvignon and is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to make Bordeaux-style wines. Enjoy this wine with Beef, Pork, Lamb, and hearty pasta dishes. A bold new Cabernet Sauvignon “from the Colorado land”. The name Colterris was derived by combining a three letter abbreviation of Colorado“Col” with the Latin word “terris” meaning from the land. Situated in the heart of the Grand Valley AVA, this unique vineyard site at 4,600 feet in elevation is protected by the foothills of the Grand Mesa and the Colorado River. This combination of high altitude sunlight and cool river nights produce a distinctively bold red wine. Aged for 18 month in French and American Oak.

RenzoMasi Chianti Riserva 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy. Sangiovese with rich, cherry, tobacco notes

The Masi family has been making wine for three generations onthe northeastern side of Florence. The Riserva is produced only in very good vintages, from a selection of the best grapes purchased by the wineryin the Rufina area. It is then kept in French oakbarrels for a period of 14 months. Before its release and matures in bottles for at least six months.

Truchard Merlot, 2008 Napa Valley, California. Blueberry, touch of cedar spic, ripe tannins, elegant finish Truchard Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. This Merlot is harvested from five separate hillside locations throughout the Truchard Estate Vineyard, with their own identity, which contain a variety of soils: clay, shale, sandstone, volcanic rock and ash. The wine was aged for 20 months in French Oak Barrels

$12.50

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