Captain's List
Veuve Chiequol Ponsardin - Champagne
The Champagne produced today by Veuve Clicquot still lives up to
the high standards set by Madame Clicquot, a young widow (veuve
in French) who took over her late husbands estate at the beginning
of the 19th century. It was Madame Clicquot who developed the
important riddling procedure for Champagne--a way to remove
dead yeast cells from bottles.
Bottle ~ $ 64.00
Valdadice - Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio is the benchmark by which all other
Pinot Grigios are judged. The wine boasts a fresh, clean fragrance
that is followed by a crisp, refreshing flavor with hints of citrus fruits.
This wine is well-structured and sophisticated, a perfect choice for
entertaining!
Bottle ~ $ 38.00
Simi Russian River Valley - Chardonnay
Brilliant light straw with a slight golden cast
With Intriguing notes of spiced apple, honey pineapple,
and warm citrus are highlighted by vanilla and toast.
The flavor is full and intense flavor of roasted pear and
nectarine are warmed with toast and spice. Clean delicate
fruit balanced with acidity builds to a long, lingering
finish.
Bottle ~ $ 45.00
Cuvaison - Pinot Noir
This silken red has the direct, cherry-berry flavors of
well-grown Carneros pinot noir. It feels round and plush,
with a hint of smoke in the finish that melds with the
length of fruit.
Bottle ~ $ 45.00
Chateau St. Jean - Merlot
"Aromas of sweet black cherry, black plum and toasted almonds
burst from the glass of this Merlot. These bright fruit
characters carry over onto the palate and mingle with notes of
blackberry, dark chocolate and clove. A rich and full midpalate,
with polished tannins, leads to a lush finish with cassis
on the close."
Bottle ~ $ 39.00
Sequoia Grove - Cabernet Sauvignon
"This is a dark, big, deeply flavored Cabernet whose tannic
structure strongly suggests mid- to long-term aging. Bone
dry, it has flashy flavors of black currants, dark chocolate
and cedar. Very fine. Best 2010–2015, if not longer in a
proper cellar." 93 Points
Wine Enthusiast
Bottle ~ $ 46.00
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino - Sangiovese
"Has fabulous aromas of blackberry, black cherry and raspberry.
Full-bodied, with wonderfully integrated tannins,
fresh mushrooms and milk chocolate. Chewy in the end.
We will see if this is better than the 2001 with age. Best after
2010." 93 Points
Wine Spectator
Bottle ~ $ 63.00
Estancia - Mertitae
Vibrant, dark black cherries with hints of
anise, rosemary and sage. Accents of chocolate
powder and soft oak.
Flavor Intense flavors of chocolate dipped black fruit,
accompanied by notes of sweet oak.
Wonderfully structured ripe tannins lead to a
nice long, fruit driven finish.
Bottle ~ $ 48.00