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Welcome to the Deer Lodge wine list. You’ll find our wines listed by grape variety. The

wines within each grape heading are further listed lightest to heaviest in terms of their weight and intensity. To help a little further we have provided descriptions for each wine.

The descriptions are intended to give insight into what you’re about to get into...a little

quip to get you into the bottle, if you will. Sometimes the descriptions are straight forward, suggesting flavors that you may find in the wine, such as cherry, walnut, gunflint

or chalk. Sometimes the descriptions are more about a feeling or a mood rather than something specific, such as “...the feeling of a warm house...” or “...an empty riverbed ...”. It can be hard to find the exact words to describe wine, wine is sometimes more of a feeling

than it is a taste or a smell. Sometimes chardonnay is more like sitting on a sunny patch of grass, rather than the scent of fresh apple peel and vanilla.

We hope you enjoy our selections.

Brad Royale

Wine Director

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By the Glass …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 4

Half Bottles …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 5 Sparkling …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 6 Pinots …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 7

Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 7 Riesling ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 7 Semillon ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 8

Chardonnay …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 8 Gewurztraminer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 8 Rosé ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 8

Pinot Noir …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 9 Gamay …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 9

Cabernet Franc …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 9 Syrah …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 10 Grenache …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 10

Sangiovese ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 11 Merlot …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 11 Zinfandel ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 11

Malbec …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 11 Tempranillo ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 11 Cabernet Sauvignon ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 12

Corvina ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 12 Dolcetto & Barbera & Nebbiolo …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 12

Aglianico & Sagrantino ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 12

WINE OF

TABLE

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BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING 150 ml

CANELLA Prosecco (Veneto, Italy) 12gl 60bt

=== The flare of Italian bubbles brings hints of lemon pith and juicy Gala apples

WHITE 150 ml

2011 CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES Rosé of Pinot Noir Cuvée Andrée (Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada) 9gl 45bt

=== Ripe nectarine and early season strawberries. Perfect for all your pink needs. .

2011 SANDHILL Pinot Gris Deer Lodge Commemorative Label (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 10gl 50bt

=== Light notes of freshly ground pepper, bay leaf, Anjou pear and fresh Okanagan apple.

2008 TAWSE Chardonnay Quarry Road Vineyard (Vinemount Ridge, Canada) 11gl 55bt

=== A full style Chardonnay with green olives, vanilla bean and crisp garden greens.

RED 150 ml

2012 MEYER Pinot Noir (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 11gl 55bt

=== Juicy cranberry and cool spring herbs, an elegant Pinot Noir.

2012 ARTADI Tempranillo (Rioja, Spain) 10gl 50bt

=== Absolutely sublime. Warm ripe black cherries with sweet raspberries...supple and lovely.

2011 SANDHILL Cabernet ~ Merlot Vanessa Vineyard (Similkameen Valley, Canada) 10gl 50bt

=== Black cherry, notes of cedar and polished wood, undertones of bakers chocolate, quite rich.

The vineyard is named after the butterflies that call the vineyard home.

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HALF BOTTLES

WHITE

2012 MALIVOIRE Melon (Beamsville Bench, Canada) 35 === The same grape as used in the famous dry mineral-heavy whites of Muscadet. Cauliflower greens, lemon pith and sun-warmed rocks.

2010 PELLÉ Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre La Croix au Garde (Loire Valley, France) 40 === Juicy and vibrant offering a sort of slushy like liquid chalk and wafts of dandelion petals.

2009 HESTER CREEK Pinot Blanc (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 39 === Crunchy peanut shells, cold apple tart, a far off hint of cocoa butter.

2005 ROBERT WEIL Riesling Spätlese Trocken (Rheingau, Germany) 52 === A star in the world of Riesling. This one is dry and fat with some age.

2008 MÉO-CAMUZET Chardonnay Haute-Côtes du Nuits Clos St-Philibert (Burgundy, France) 58 === An amazing vineyard just above the Vosne-Romanée Grand Crus. Lemon pith and warm concrete.

2007 MARTINELLI Chardonnay Charles Ranch (Sonoma Coast, United States) 55 === Martinelli’s Chardonnays are among the top in the US, somewhat brooding with a hysterical personality.

2010 GEORGE VERNAY Viognier Condrieu Les Terrasses de L’Empire (Rhône Valley, France) 75 === Lavish like warm tangerine honey poured over white lily sorbet.

2001 REICHSGRAF VON KESSELSTATT Riesling Scharzhofberger Auslese (Mosel, Germany) 85 === Perfect maturity. The sweetness of Auslese has subsided to reveal delicate brown raisin and cashew.

RED 2013 ALLEGRINI Corvina ~ Rondinella Valpolicella (Veneto, Italy) 38 === Fresh pressed pomegranate with a hint of menthol and black pepper.

2007 BATASIOLO Nebbiolo Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 38 === Braised wild boar bones, brown seat leather, cold smoked cherry juice.

2008 CONTI COSTANTI Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 75 === Costanti’s style is lavish, still classic, but delivers a hefty dose of Sangiovese. Dense cherry and rich wood.

2011 BANSHEE Pinot Noir (Sonoma County, United States) 55 === Sonoma is the perfect middle for Pinot Noir….a little fruity….a little soft….a little firm...right in the middle.

2005 JACQUES PRIEUR Pinot Noir Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 75 === An amazing vintage. This is just starting to come around. An iron fence and cranberries.

2011 CRISTOM Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée (Willamette Valley, United States) 55 === Sandalwood and clove incense smoke over fresh cherry preserves.

2009 TAWSE Cabernet Franc (Niagara Peninsula, Canada) 52 === Surprising power emerges, pine cone, blueberry waffles, new dark blue denim jeans.

2009 STUHLMULLER Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, United States) 52 === Lots to love here...dark chocolate wafers, cold morning coffee, black cherry Twizzlers.

2006 SHAFER Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five (Napa Valley, United States) 95 === A Napa Valley classic. Concentrated with violets, pain au chocolate.

2009 ZENATO Corvina ~ Rondinella Amarone (Veneto, Italy) 65 === All the punchy goodness you love from Amarone...slightly dried cherries wrapped in leather.

375ml

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SPARKLING

HALF BOTTLES

MIONETTO Il Prosecco (Veneto, Italy) ~ 375ml 26 === Carefree and foot loose. Use Mionetto to refresh the palate and revitalize your day, afternoon or night.

BELLAVISTA Cuvée Brut (Franciacorta, Italy) ~ 375ml 50 === Franciacorta is the leading sparkling area of Italy, rivaling Champagne. Like a crisp autumn morning.

GOSSET Grande Réserve Brut (Champagne, France) ~ 375ml 68 === One of the standout houses for producing wines of great intensity yet remaining quite fresh. Brilliant.

HERE & THERE

NINO FRANCO Prosecco Rustico (Veneto, Italy) 55 === Top notch producer for making a fuller style Prosecco, complete with McIntosh apple and pealed pear.

SEGURA VIUDAS Cava Riserva (Spain) 36 === One of the world’s greatest wine values, cold Earl grey tea, rubber boots and lemon peel.

LOCAL

CAVE SPRING Blanc de Blancs (Niagara Escarpment, Canada) 75 === An elegant and lean Chardonnay offering faint lemon grass and orchard breezes.

BLUE MOUNTAIN (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 65 === Reminds of a sudsy car covered in star fruit froth...in the sunshine of course.

2004 TANTALUS Blanc de Noir (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 95 === Hints of smoke and balsam are covered with herbal apple flan.

FRENCH

NICOLAS MAILLART Rosé (Champagne, France) 135 === Rosehip tea, jasmine, cold strawberry preserves on rye toast.

LARMANDIER-BERNIER Blanc de Blancs (Champagne, France) 95 === A rich non-vintage with firm acids. Roasted corn husk, white nougat

DIEBOLT-VALLOIS Prestige (Champagne, France) 135 === Chrysanthemum tea, daisies, fresh lemon water.

1999 DELAMOTTE Blanc de Blancs (Champagne, France) 110 === Apple pie crust, quince, roasted ham, grilled bread.

2003 VILMART & CIE Grand Cellier d’Or 1er Cru (Champagne, France) 125 === Vilmart’s use of wood, coupled with the extensive heat of the vintage has produced a wine with an extreme intensity, one that shows the richness that can be achieved in the most insane conditions. A rare monster.

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WHITE PINOTS

2011 BLUE MOUNTAIN Pinot Gris (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 55 === Beautiful wine, glorious acids, the very essence of the Okanagan.

2011 JERMANN Pinot Grigio (Venezia Guilia, Italy) 69 === Gala apple with a light dusting of cold black pepper.

2010 KEN WRIGHT Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley, United States) 65 === A most concentrated Pinot Blanc, cashew butter and banana bread.

SAUVIGNON BLANC & CHENIN BLANC

2011 QUINTAY Sauvignon Blanc Clava (Casablanca, Chile) 36 === Cold lime leaf and iced ginger tea.

2013 DOG POINT Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand) 48 === Very muscular with papaya, gooseberry and white flowers.

2011 MULDERBOSCH Chenin Blanc (Western Cape, South Africa) 45 === Jasmine tea, white wool, lime pith.

2006 FOREAU Chenin Blanc Vouvray Sec (Loire Valley, France) 75 === An empty riverbed filled with quince-eating lambs.

RIESLING

2011 CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada) 36 === Excellent Value for a dry, lively and elegant wine. Fern leaves and water-washed stone.

2011 TANTALUS (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 68 === Tantalus makes a most powerful dry Riesling with searing acids, sage and ginger.

2011 JOIE FARM (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 59 === Aromatic and expressive with a soft underbelly of apple/quince fur.

2006 PEWSEY VALE Riesling The Contours Museum Reserve (Eden Valley, Australia) 65 === One of the world’s classic dry Rieslings, and possibly the world’s most beautiful vineyard. Lime and white flowers. A sensational glass of invigorating, dry white wine.

2010 MAIN DIVIDE (Waipara, New Zealand) 51 === Flat out delicious. A hint of sweetness here. 2006 FELTON ROAD (Central Otago, New Zealand) 68 === A little residual sugar to balance the bright acids, complete harmony, and rare to find with age.

2009 TONI JOST Bacharacher Feinherb (Mittelrhein, Germany) 58 === From the town of Bacharach. Feinherb is to Riesling as relish is to hotdogs...fattens it up, but keeps it tart..

2005 SELBACH-OSTER Zeltinger Schlossberg Spätlese (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany) 65 === Spritely for such a richly textured wine. Just enough age here dampens those acids...like a soft pillow.

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WHITE SEMILLON

2004 TYRELL’S Vat 1 (Hunter Valley, Australia) 85 === One of the world’s greatest dry Semillons. This is current release and it’s just cracking into glory.

2010 BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF (Franschoek, South Africa) 75 === .Honeycomb and chamomile tea steeped to the point of becoming just slightly bitter...wonderful.

CHARDONNAY

2005 BLUE MOUNTAIN Reserve (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 95 === A cellar release from us, Blue Mountain’s wines age quite well. This hints at rye toast, preserved apple.

2011 MEYER FAMILY (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 55 === A top producer of Chardonnay in Canada. A hint of pinecone, fresh moss and lemon peel.

2012 ARBOLEDA (Aconcagua, Chile) 45 === Excellent concentration here. A dab of oak adds weight to the palate, wonderful value.

2006 FRANÇOIS RAVENEAU Chablis Forêt Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 125 === The very essence of mineral. White chalk, smoked rock, sunflower seed.

2010 CLOSSON CHASE Closson Chase Vineyard (Prince Edward County, Canada) 65 === Very pure, it has almost a whipped texture. Pine resin, bergamot, and toasted almond shell.

2010 ETIENNE SAUZET Puligny-Montrachet (Burgundy, France) 155 === A monster in terms of balancing power and agility. River washed minerals with camphor and fava bean.

2010 MICHEL LAFARGE Meursault (Burgundy, France) 135 === Like waking up from a dream, sharp images blur into bliss. Not sure what happened, but it was nice.

2011 FOXGLOVE (Central Coast, United States) 58 === A classic Californian Chardonnay. Toasted coconut shavings and apple slices.

2010 RIDGE Estate (Santa Cruz Mountains, United States) 95 === A firm acid structure keeps things intense and taught. Well integrated oak for those who like fruit!

GEWURZTRAMINER

2011 COLTERENZIO Schreckbichl (Alto Adige, Italy) 59 === Such precision here. Lavendar, lime leaf, hickory. 2011 PAUL ZINCK (Alsace, France) 45 === A delight of rose petal, camphor, and a faint whiff of rosemary. .

ROSÉ

2012 JOIE FARM (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 55 === A fruit rollup made with under ripe strawberries, sun ripened cranberries and a hint of lipstick.

2011 CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES Rose Cuvée Andrée (Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada) 45 === Ripe nectarine and cold pomegranate seeds. Perfect for all your pink needs. .

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RED PINOT NOIR

2012 MEYER (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 55 === Juicy cranberry and cool spring herbs, an elegant Pinot Noir.

2011 MISSION HILL (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 45 === Soft and easy...playful even.

2010 CLOSSON CHASE Closson Chase Vineyard (Prince Edward County, Canada) 78 === If you could melt chalk and whisk it with a light refreshing syrup made of Cranberries and wild grass.

2010 TAWSE Growers Blend (Niagara Peninsula, Canada) 75 === A hot vintage brings out a hint of fig with maple smoked bacon and charcoal.

2006 MARTNELLI Bella Vigna (Russian River Valley, United States) 125 === A lazy afternoon by the stream...you’ll eat cherry pie and biscuits with whip cream...

2009 MÉO-CAMUZET Bourgogne Frère & Soeurs (Burgundy, France) 88 === Cold red molding clay with almost frozen cherry cola.

2010 BREWER CLIFTON Pinot Noir Machado (Santa Rita Hills, United States) 125 === tape a couple raspberries to your nose...walk outside into the sunlight ...breath deep, take it all in.

2005 ROBERT CHEVILLON Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Perrières Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 175 === Beastly and covered in hair. It roars and snorts, it startles you. Big teeth gleam, but its bite is gentle.

2006 LIGNIER-MICHELOT Clos de la Roche Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) 225 === Possibly the sexiest wine in the wine list. Soaring aromas of plowed hillside, campfire smoke & fresh date.

2011 COMTE LIGER BELAIR Vosne-Romanée (Burgundy, France) 195 === An exuberant and highly aromatic wine, brimming with strawberry preserves, hints of rose petal.

2009 ARMAND ROUSSEAU Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France) 250 === Flamboyant and decidedly precocious. It lathers itself in fresh rose, blood orange and raspberry.

2009 CONFERON-COTETIDOT Pommard (Burgundy, France) 155 === Firm and brooding. Braised meat, potters soil with red licorice.

2010 SHEA WINE CELLARS Shea Vineyard (Willamette Valley, United States) 105 === 2010 yielded wines with high floral notes, this is no exception.

2009 LITTORAI Hirsch Vineyard (Sonoma Coast, United States) 145 === Hirsch is a cold site, yielding wines with firm nerve and tension. Wonderfully elegant.

2010 OJAI Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Maria Valley, United States) 75 === Young, bold and beautiful. A light plum pudding with dried cranberry cookies.

GAMAY

2010 JEAN FOILLARD Gamay Morgon Cuvée Corcelette (Burgundy, France) 85 === One of the great Beaujolais labels, amazing density for Gamay. Smoked cherry preserves.

CABERNET FRANC

2010 CHARLES JOGUET Chinon Cuvée de la Cure (Loire Valley, France) 75 === Lean and precise. Graphite, hints of a pine forest, fridge cold black berries.

2011 BLACK SAGE VINEYARDS (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 50 === One of best reds from British Columbia every year. Black currant, burnt coconut shell, pine.

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RED SYRAH

2007 J.L. CHAVE Saint-Joseph (Rhône Valley, France) 95 === Double smoked bacon, warm blood, cold coffee grounds, faint waft of lily.

2005 YANN CHAVE Hermitage (Rhône Valley, France) 165 === The perfect time for this wine. It explodes on the nose and elegantly strides across the palate.

2010 MCMANIS (California, United States) 44 === Soft and docile. Filled with chocolate fondue and red currant jam.

2007 SKYLARK Stagecoach Vineyard (Napa Valley, United States) 85 === A staggeringly rich Syrah. Plowed black earth and truffle.

2010 GRAMERCY (Columbia Valley, United States) 125 === The nose is of dark wool and mocha, the palate is unctuous and full of coffee beans and violets.

2009 DONELAN Kobler Vineyard (Russian River Valley, United States) 135 === One of the purest noses of California Syrah ever. Camphor, thyme, dusty black rock., crisp bacon.

2010 ELDERTON Shiraz (Barossa Valley, Australia) 65 === A good expression of the Barossa with red currant jam, coffee cream, black tea, dried cherry.

2005 DAN STANDISH Shiraz The Standish (Barossa Valley, Australia) 165 === A complex and massive wine. Black truffle, charred caraway seed, camphor, braised beef bones.

GRENACHE

2010 LAS ROCAS San Alejandro (Calatayud, Spain) 38 === Black pepper and juicy-squishy raspberries.

2011 ZESTOS (Madrid, Spain) 38 === An attractive man wearing a button down shirt...buttoned down...invites you to dinner...how exciting.

2011 LES HALOS DE JUPITER Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 45 === Inky and chunky. Philippe Cambie makes some of the most concentrated wines in the Rhône.

2005 ALVARO PALACIOS Les Terrases (Priorat, Spain) 95 === A top name in the world of wine. Liquid mineral, horse saddle, earl grey tea.

2006 PEGAU Châteauneuf du Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 115 === Mince meat tarts, burnt bamboo, roasted lamb and cherry jubliee.

2000 HENRI BONNEAU Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Henri Bonneau (Rhône Valley, France) 210 === The grandfather of Châteauneuf du Pape. Kirsch, cooked blood, forest earth.

2005 BEAUCASTEL Châteauneuf du Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 150 === Grilled blueberries and raspberries that are rolled with blackstrap molasses and ground rocks

2003 GAUBY Vieilles Vignes (Côtes du Roussillon Villages, France) 85 === One of the best values on this list. Mature notes of sandalwood and cumin.

2010 KAESLER Grenache ~ Shiraz ~ Mourvèdre Stonehorse (Barossa Valley, Australia) 52 === A beast of a wine. Caramelized fig, grilled walnut and tar.

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RED SANGIOVESE

2010 ROCCA DI MONTEGROSSI Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 60 === Charismatic and charming. Plump and juicy. A perfect lunch wine.

2009 FÈLSINA Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 64 === Everything you love about Chianti...cherry pit, green olive and raw tobacco.

2003 CONTI COSTANTI Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 145 === A very hot vintage boasting an over-filled bag of fig, raisin, toasted cashew and cold blood sausage,

2006 BIONDI-SANTI Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 250 === The king of Brunello and the sweetest of vintages, glory. The perfect cherry over the perfect campfire.

MERLOT

2010 FORK IN THE ROAD Merlot ~ Syrah ~ Cabernet Franc Block 249 (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 61 === Sweet cranberry and fig newton.

2010 BLASTED CHURCH (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 60 === Toasted rye and blueberry pie crust.

2011 LA FRENZ (Okanagan Valley, Canada) 78 === Sweet herbs, fresh cedar, Okanagan cherries.

2006 ROBERT KEENAN Mailbox Vineyard Reserve Spring Mountain (Napa Valley, United States) 135 === This mountain grown fruit allows for firm tannin, smoked graphite and warm autumnal notes.

2005 LA GAFFELIERE Merlot ~ Cabernet Franc Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux, France) 155 === A classic vintage for Bordeaux… cigar smoke, black currant tea, cold chocolate shavings.

ZINFANDEL

2010 SUMMERS Zinfandel (Napa Valley, United States) 55 === Dollops of strawberries and cream.

2008 RIDGE Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard (Russian River Valley, United States) 99 === A legend for Zinfandel! Bumbleberry pie filling, an empty raisin box, fresh ground black pepper.

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MALBEC

2010 GAUDOU Grande Lignee (Cahors, France) 42 === Dark forest floor with a hint of dark chocolate cupcakes….like a picnic...in the woods.

2009 CARINAE Finca Deneza (Mendoza, Argentina) 60 === Perfumed with violet, red currant and bread dough.

TEMPRANILLO

2008 MUGA Tempranillo Reserva (Rioja, Spain) 55 === A classic house in Rioja. A beautiful wine with spiced cherry and sandalwood.

2007 EMILIO MORO Tinto Fino (Ribera del Duero, Spain) 78 === Dark raspberry, garam masala, fresh gravel, quite juicy with a soft body.

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RED CABERNET SAUVIGNON

2011 SANDHILL Cabernet ~ Merlot Vanessa Vineyard (Similkameen Valley, Canada) 50 === Soft and silky with generous black fruits.

1986 PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE Pauillac (Bordeaux, France) 350 === A wine at the height of its maturity. Complex with gunflint, smoked rock, well worn cedar.

2010 LA LAGUNE Haut-Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 185 === A stunning vintage for Bordeaux. Very Structural with excellent puirty. Black mountain shale and forest.

2009 VENUS Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Garnacha “La Universal” Dido (Montsant, Spain) 58 === It caresses the palate with scorched earth and a hint of cream soda.

2010 SUMMERS Calistoga (Napa Valley, United States) 75 === Rising bread dough, the baked edge of a bumbleberry pie.

2008 ARROWOOD (Sonoma County, United States) 85 === A great name in Californian winemaking. Fresh cut leather straps and blackberry pie crusts.

2007 CREO Clajeux Vineyard (Sonoma, United States) 155 === Soaring aromas of violet, scorched graphite, charred cedar. One of the best vineyards in the US.

2008 ORNELLAIA Bolgheri (Tuscany, Italy) 250 === One of the world’s classic red wines. A black hue and a nose of graphite and Tuscan forest.

2010 PETER MICHAEL Esprit des Pavots (Knights Valley, United States) 195 === A complex wine offering a bounty of lightly smoked cedar, dark chocolate shavings and rose water.

CORVINA

2008 SPERI Sant’ Urbano (Veneto, Italy) 68 === Summer cherries and red string licorice.

2002 DAL FORNO Amarone (Veneto, Italy) 385 === The final decision when it comes to Amarone. As black as a farm well; as rich as the farm.

DOLCETTO & BARBERA & NEBBIOLO

2010 ROBERTO VOERZIO Dolcetto d’Alba Priavino (Piedmont, Italy) 65 === Crunchy hazelnut with black licorice.

2012 CONTERNO FANTINO Barbera d’Alba Vignota (Piedmont, Italy) 65 === A bit of a brut when it comes to Barbera. A cold raspberry syrup with tree bark and black currant tea.

2008 GIOVANNI ALMONDO Nebbiolo Roero Bric Valdiana (Piedmont, Italy) 85 === Very pretty wine, rose petal and earl grey tea.

2004 AZELIA Nebbiolo Barolo Margheria (Piedmont, Italy) 115 === It hints at clove and cinnamon, a scratch of new wood here adds a fresh cedar pop to the nose.

AGLIANICO & SAGRANTINO

2009 VILLA MATILDE Aglianico (Campania, Italy) 48 === A walk through an old farm yard...complete with rusty machinery and sun-warmed hay.

2005 ARNALDO CAPRAI Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano (Umbria, Italy) 85 === Caprai does an excellent job taming the ferocious Sagrantino grape. Walnuts and black cherry.