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Wines of Spain
Spain is an ancient wine-producing country and produces nearly as much wine as the number-
one and number-two wine producers in the world: Italy and France. Spanish wine is at least three
thousand years old. This beautiful country with its extreme contrasts in climate, and soil produces a
wide variety of wine: from delicate fine sherries to rich dessert wine, old vintage wines to strong and
hearty reds.
Today, Spain’s winemakers are adapting modern practices while also respecting the country’s
honored winemaking traditions. In addition, new wine laws inspire visionary producers to experiment
with traditional and international grape varieties in regions never before known for quality or in
unexplored territory. The resulting wines are rich and lively, crafted in styles that are recognizably
“Spanish” and complement a wide range of today’s cuisines. This new world of wines in an old-world
setting offers fertile ground for enjoyable exportation.
At the Columbia Restaurant we believe that two aspects of elegant dining deserve special
attention: The preparation and serving of the cuisine and the selection of the finest wines to
accompany each meal. In keeping with our tradition of serving the most elegant Spanish dishes, we
have chosen to feature the finest collection of Spain’s finest wines in the world and wines from
California with connections to Spain.
This wine list illustrates the depth of knowledge and concern the Gonzmart family
possess’, by keeping abreast of the wine market in the United States and by traveling to Spain two or
three times a year. Each Spanish wine region can be defined in its elevation and its proximity to the
ocean or the sea. To break Spain’s geography into its autonomous regions we have broken the country
into climatic categories.
At the Columbia we take measures to be sure our wines are stored at a temperature of 56º and
75% humidity, like the natural cellars from where they were created and stored.
We are confident that you will find the perfect wine to make your meal a memorable one.
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WHITE VARIETIES
Airén – The most widely planted grape in the world, but planted only in the center part of Spain. The million acres of Airén sited
in Spain’s Meseta amount to far more than all the acres of Cabernet in the world, as well as any other grape you can name. It is
generally used for brandy and for light, simple white wines. Native.
Albariño – Depending upon the vintage and the sub-region of Rías Baixas, this indigenous variety of Galicia in the northwest
Spain can be rich and expressive, with peach and apricot notes, or tart and bracing, like green apples and lemon peels. Native.
Chardonnay – Grown in many regions, but especially Penedés, Navarra, and Somontano. Foreign.
Godello – A relatively unknown variety that can express depth and character in Valdeorras, and increasingly more in Ribeiro.
Think green apples and texture, and in ripe vintages, add some peaches. Native.
Hondarribi – A cause célèbre in some markets, this produces the bracingly tart, txakoli (Chacolí)-style white wine of Basque
Country. Native.
Listán – Synonym for Palomino, Sherry’s critical grape.
Loureira – A secondary grape in Galicia that can produce rich peach to apricot aromas in Rías Baixas blends. Foreign.
Macabeo –This is a synonym for Viura, but is known as Macabeo in southern Spain. In the Penedés region it is mainly used for
Cava production. Native.
Malvesía – A Greek variety with vibrant aromatic qualities, whether vinified as a dry wine or as a sweet and exotic wine. It used
to be more widely planted and used in Rioja but has been eclipsed by Viura there. Foreign.
Moscatel de Alejandría – Good for sweet wines and for tables grapes and raisins, this grape can offer utterly charming dessert
wines. Foreign.
Muscat a Petits Grains – High-quality and wildly aromatic dry and sweet wines are made from this grape in southern Spain and
throughout the Mediterranean basin. Foreign.
Palomino – The grape of sherry, it can provide the underpinning of the lightest and freshest manzanilla or the richest and most
exotic amontillado or oloroso. Also know as Listán. Also used for still white wine in Andalucia. Native.
Pansa Blanca – See Xarel-lo.
Parellada – The bulk ingredient of most Cava and pleasant table wines. Commonly found in Penedés. Native.
Pedro Ximénez – Generally speaking, a variety used in the production of sweet sherry. In Montilla_moriles, this grape can
produce great dessert wines, but also a few dry0styled wines. Native.
Sauvignon Blanc – Sneaking into Rueda to te detriment of Verdejo, but also showing promise in Penedés. Foreign.
Treixadura – A tertiary grape in use in Rías Baixas, it’s usually crisp and lemony. Foreign.
Verdejo – A delightful and textured grape, with citrus elements covering notes of melon, apple, and stone fruits. Often it is
blended with Sauvignon Blanc in Rueda. Native.
Viura – A grape that performs differently in different places. In Penedés, especially in Cava production (Macabeo), it’s the fat and
friendly part of a blend. But in Rioja or Navarra, you can find partisans who believe it simply requires careful vinification to
unlock its character and even longevity. Native.
Xarel-lo – One of the principal constituents of Cava, this surprisingly interesting variety goes into the production of some lovely
wines form the slate soils of Alella. It can be the layered and age-worthy part of Cava. Native.
RED VARIETIES
Alicante – Sometimes called Garnacha Tintorera, it’s one of the few grapes to have not only color in the skins but also colored
juice. Native.
Aragón – Synonym for Garnacha.
Bobal – Ironaically, better known for its blending attributes (big, rich, and cheap) than for its stand-alone abilities, but there are
now delicious Bobals being made in the Valencia region. Native.
Cabernet Sauvignon – Planted in Spain once the scourge of phylloxera brought French winemakers to Spain in the nineteenth
century. it’s generally tolerated by the DO rules, except in Rioja where it is “illegal.” Nonethelrss, you can find small plots of it
there too. Foreign.
Cariñena – Known as Carignan in the rest of the world, but its rightful name is Cariñena, just like the eastern Spanish town from
which it probably originates. It’s called Mazuaelo in Rioja and doesn’t get much respect anywhere except in Priorat and Montsant,
where old vines can produce a powerful, notable wine. Native.
Cencibel – Synonym for Tempranillo used in La Mancha.
Garnacha – Known as Grenache in the rest of the world, it ought to be called Garnacha, as it originates in Spain, and traveled to
southern France in the eight and ninth centuries. the rap on the grape is that it is only great when it’s powerful and alcoholic.
That’s not necessarily true, but it does need to grow in a warm spot to display its best character. It’s the critical grape in Priorat,
and it is often bottled as a Rosado elsewhere in Spain. It’s the third most planted grape in Spain and the second most planted
variety in the world. Native.
Graciano – A very minor player in Rioja but one that has its fans. It can have beautiful aromatics, color, and tannins. Native.
Juan García – Grown in Zamora (in the northwest) but is more about potential than reality. Native.
Listán Negro – A grape that offers excellence on the Canary Islands. Native.
Manto Negro – Grown on Minorca and Mallorca and offering occasional excellence. Native.
Mazuelo – Synonym for Cariñena used in Rioja.
Mencía – Some folks think it’s Cabernet Franc. It’s not, but it’s easy to understand why. It carries the red-cherry intensity and
herbal note often found in Cabernet Franc. Like Cabernet Franc, Mencía can often be underwhelming. Even at its best, it is more
structured than lush. Native.
Merlot – Lots of enthusiasts for the vine, and lots of new plantings from Navarra to Utiel Requena. Most often, it’s seen as the
“blending grape” of Bordeaux, instead of being recognized as the most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and the dominant grape
of the ascendant properties of Pomerol and Saint Amilion. It can do good work in Spain as well. Foreign.
Monastrell – Known in the rest of the world as Mourvèdre, it’s a grape of Spanish origin. As in France, it is capable of producing
truly great wines, but so few people are focused upon that goal. The grape shows the most promise in Jumilla and Yecla. Native.
Moristel – A light and fruity grape in Somontano that almost never makes serious or powerful wine but can be a charming wine
nonetheless. Native.
Pinot Noir – Only a few examples of this grape are successfully made in Spain. While fashions may instigate a new plantings of
the grape outside Penedés, there are far more reliable grapes in Spain to focus upon. Foreign.
RED VARIETIES
Syrah – Just as in the rest of the world, this grape is much sought after and happily settles into virtually every region in Spain in
which it’s planted. Syrah will become one of the critical players in Spanish red wine. Foreign.
Tempranillo – The reigning indigenous red variety of Spain. Its various clones that are grown in different parts of Spain have very
different characteristics; int the south, it ripens early; in Penedés, growers say that it’s low in acidity and doesn’t age well; in Ribera
del Duero, it’s an ideal ager with moderate tannins and alcohol; and even
Rioja, growers accuse it of low acidity, yet it ages far batter than its structure suggests. The variety has performed exceedingly
well in the traditional style of Rioja; the soft, modern style of red wine; and also in powerful, rich, international school-style wines.
If Tempranillo still lacks a high profile, it is because it has failed at becoming an internationally successful grape – it tastes dull
and boring grown almost everywhere outside of Spain. it grows well at a high altitude and seems to respond well to strong shifts in
nighttime and daytime temperatures. Few grapes in the world can offer such an intense range of wines. Native.
Synonyms for Tempranillo:
• Tinto de Madrid – used in DO Vino de Madrid
• Tinta del País – used in DO Ribera del Duero
• Tinta de Toro – used in DO Toro
• Tinto Fino – used in DO Ribera del Duero
• Ull de Llebre – used in Cataluña
Reading a Spanish Wine Label
1 Wine: The name of the wine. In this case – Don Cesar
2 Region: The location where the grapes have been grown –

DO Ribera del Duero.
3 Varietal: The type of grape used to make the wine.

This particular wine uses a combination of
red varietals
4 Vintage: The year the wine was made.

This wine was made in 2000.
5 Bodega: The name of the winery. In this case –

Viña Mambrilla
Spain’s Wine Denominations of Origin

DO Abona DO El Hierro DO Ribeira Sacra
DO Alella DO Empaordá-Costa Brava DO Ribeiro
DO Alicante DO Pago Guijoso DO Ribera del Duero
DO Almansa DO Jerez_Xérès-Sherry DO Ribera del Guadiana
DO Bierzo DO Jumilla DO Ribera del Júcar
DO Binissalem-Mallorca DO La Mancha DOC Rioja
DO Bullas DO La Palma DO Rueda
DO Calatayud DO Lanzarote DO Sierras de Málaga
DO Campo Borja DO Málaga DO Somontano
DO Coriñena DO Manchuela DO Tacoronte-Acentejo
DO Cataluña DO Manzanilla de Sanlúcar DO Tarragona
DO Cava de Barrameda DO Terra Alta
DO Chakolí de Álava-Arabako DO Méntrida DO Toro
Txakolina DO Mondéjar DO Utiel-Requena
DO Chacolí de Vizcaya-Bizkaiko DO Monterrei DO Valdeorras
Txakolina DO Montilla-Moriles DO Valdepeñas
DO Chacolí de Guetaria (Getaria)- DO Montsant DO Valencia
Getariako Txakolina DO Navarra DO Valle de Güímar
DO Cigales DO Penedés DO Valle de la Orotava
DO Conca de Barberá DO Pla de Bages DO Vinos de Madrid
DO Conca de Huelva DO Pla i Llevant DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora
DO Costers del Segre DO Priorat DO Yecla
DO Dominio de Valdepusa DO Rías Baixas
Spanish Wine Terms
Amontillado – After the flor dies or is killed off by an extra addition or spirit, the resulting fino is known as an amontillado once it has aged for a
period of time, usually ten years or more. Most are dry, although some brands bottle them with a touch of sweetness
Añejo – A new term designating any Spanish wine that has been aged a minimum of 24 months in oak barrels. Ther term can be applied only
to a Vino de la Tierra wine or better.
Bodega – A generic term meaning winery, but sometimes applied to wine shops or cellars.
Cava – The term is reserved for those sparkling wines that are made by the classic method used to make Champagne. By law, European
countries can’t use the term méthode champenoise, so in Spain the term método tradicional or método clasico is placed on the bottle instead.
Cosecha – Harvest or vintage.
Criadera – A collection of vintage wines in barrels making up the younger part of a solera (see below).
Crianza – Any DO or DOC red wine that has been aged a minimum of 24 months, with six months in barrel. In the regions of avarra, Rioja, and
Ribera del Duero, that minimum barrel time is one year. White wines must be a year old, with six months in barrel.
DO – “Denominación de Origen” was the top of Spain’s very short ladder of wines until 1988. The term is comparable to France’s AOL
(Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée), and all DOs have regulatory bodies, Consejos Reguladores, that are responsible for creating the definition
of each DO.
Doble Pasta – a powerful wine made using methods similar to Italy’s ripasso, that is, the addition of grape skins to a finished or fermenting wine.
DOC – “Denominacíon de Origen Calificada” was created in 1988, following Spain’s entry into the EC. The national committee determines
which DO’s are deserving of DOC status. For the first 15 years, only Rioja earned that title. In 2003, Priorat was awarded its DOC, fulfilling all
requirements, including that its wines cost at least double that of the national average for DO wines. With this and other DOC rules in place, it
may be some time before the other DOC hopefuls, such as Ribera del Duero, Bierzo, and Toro, can gain this premium designation as well.
Fino – A light, dry, aperitif-style sherry.
Flor – The beneficial yeast film that forms inside a barrel of fino-style sherry.
Fondillón – Sweet wine made of Monastrell grapes with 16 to 18% alcohol, from the Levante region.
Gran Reserva – Any DO or DOC wine that has been aged a minimum of five years, with one and a half years in barrel. In the regions of
Navarra, Rioja, and Ribera del Duero, that minimum barrel time is two years. White wines must be four years old, with six months in barrel.
Joven – A term applied to any DO or DOC wine; typically the wine sees little or no time in oak and is sold as a fresh and fruity wine.
Manzanilla – Another light, dry, aperitif-style Sherry. If a fino Sherry is aged in the windy, coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, it is called
manzanilla to differentiate it from other, less delicate fino Sherries.
Noble – A new term used to designate a wine with at least 12 months in oak barrels. The term can be applied only to a Vino de la Tierra wine or
better.
Oloroso – A type of Sherry that is naturally dry but is often blended with Pedro Ximénez (PX) or other sweetening agents to produce a sweet
syle.
Orujo – The Spanish form of grappa or marc, a distillate made from grape pomace.
Spanish Wine Terms
Pago or DO Pago – A classification created in 2003 for a single estate, which designates that Pago (vineyard-estate) as a fine producer of wine.
the Pago is allowed to set its own rules for grapes and production. All grape growing, vinification, and bottling must take place on the estate.
Palo Cortado – A rare type pf Sherry, usually completely dry, which lies between an amontillado and an oloroso.
Rancio – A high-intensity wine with distinct oxidative flavors and usually with more than 16 percent alcohol.
Reserva – Any DO or DOC wine that has been aged a minimum of 36 months, with one year in barrel. White wines must be two years old,
with six months in barrel.
Roble – Literally “oak,” but this term can appear upon a label, most often, of a Joven wine; it informs the buyer that the wine has spent at least a
little time in barrel.
Rosado – Rosé or pink wine, made from red grapes fermented with little or no time on their color-laden skins; hence the wine is white or rosé in
color.
Solera – A dynamic aging process, practiced in jerez and Montilla-Moriles, whereby younger and older wines are aged and blended together
in a proscribed manner.
VCIG – “Vinos de Calidad con Indicación Geográfica” was created to act as a way station between those areas that were stuck at the Vino de
la Tierra level and underneath the DO status. after five years as a VCIG, the region can apply to be promoted to a DO.
Vendimia – Harvest or vintage.
Viejo – A wine with a minimum of 36 months in barrel, and showing an “oxidative” character. The term can be applied only to a Vina de la
Tierra wine or better.
Vinos de Autor – Classical wines with an added dimension: wines made from selected grapes (from old vines, from a single vineyard, or from
specials parcels or plots), usually featuring plenty of new oak, produced in limited quantities, and sold in a special packaging. Also known as
High Concept wines, Signature wines, or Flagship wines.
VT – “Vino de la Tierra” wine is a level above Vino de Mesa, it means “wine of the country”; this designation emulates France’s Vins de Pays and
offers a wine of a particular place, but with few requirements of grape varieties, yields, site, or, especially, aging.
Vino de Mesa – “Table Wine.” The lowest-quality of wine produced in Spain.
Vitivinicultor – A new term used to describe a Spanish winemaker who is both the grower and the maker of the wine, the equivalent of the
French term vigneron. (Interestingly, the Spanish had to invent a new word to describe the person who is responsible for all aspects of the
creation of the wine. In the past, these roles have been compartmentalized in the large companies. And small companies have not been part of
the landscape of important Spanish wine until recently.)
VOS – “Vinum optimum signatum” or “very old Sherry” is a new Sherry term used to guarantee that the wine has been aged in barrels a
minimum of 20 years. that long time in oak causes a high degree of evaporation, so the VOS designation suggests that the wine is expensive to
produce.
VORS – “Vinum optimum rare signatum” or “very old rare Sherry” is a new Sherry term used to guarantee that the wine has been aged in
barrels a minimum of 30 years. That long time in oak causes a high degree of evaporation, so the VORS designation suggests that the wine is
very expensive to produce. These wines are bottles in very limited quantities.
Table of Contents
Page 12 Columbia Private Label Wines from Spain, Don Cesar , Adelita
Page 88 Columbia Private Label wines from California
Page 13 Introduction to Green Valley (Spain)
Page 16 Introduction to The Duero River Valley (Spain)
Page 46 Introduction to The Ebro River Valley (Spain)
Page 72 Introduction to The Meseta (Spain)
Page 77 Introduction to The Mediterranean Coast (Spain)
Page 97 Introduction to California Wines
Cava, Sparkling and Champagne

Page 78 Spanish - Cava
Page 99 California - Sparkling Wines
Page 131 France - Champagnes
Dessert Wines
Page 139 From Spain, California and Hungry
White Wines of Spain
Page 14 Bierzo region (Green River Valley)
Page 15 Albarino’s from Rias Baixas region (Green River Valley)
Page 40 Rueda region (Duero River Valley)
Page 50 – 51 Rioja region (Ebro River Valley)
Page 73 LaMancha region (The Maseta)
Page 79 Conca de Barbera region (Mediterranean Coast)
Page 80 Costers del Segre region (Mediterranean Coast)
Page 82 -83 Penedés region (Mediterranean Coast)
White Wines of California
Page 100 Chardonnay – Central and North Coast
Page 101 Chardonnay – Carneros
Page 102 Chardonnay – Napa Valley
Page 103 Chardonnay – Russian River Valley
Page 104 Chardonnay – Santa Maria Valley & Sonoma
Page 105 Sauvignon Blanc
Page 106 Fume Blanc and Other Whites
White Wines of South America
Page 134 Chili
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Spanish Red Wines from the Duero River Valley

Page 17 - 21 Ribera del Duero region
Page 22 - 23 Ribera del Duero region – Bodegas Mauro
Page 24 Ribera del Duero - Bodegas Mabrilla - Alidis
Page 25 Ribera del Duero region - Pingus
Page 26 Ribera del Duero - Bodegas Arzuaga
Page 27 Ribera del Duero - Bodegas Arzuaga – Reserva, Gran Reserva &
Especial Reserva
Page 28– 29 Ribera del Duero - Bodegas Aljandro Fernández - Pesquera
Page 30 Ribera del Duero - Bodegas Aljandro Fernández - Condado de Haza
Page 31- 34 Ribera del Duero - Ribera del Duero region - Vega Sicilia Unico
Page 35 - 36 Ribera del Duero region - Vega Sicilia Unico
Page 37 - 38 Ribera del Duero region - Vega Sicilia Valbuena
Page 39 Ribera del Duero region - Vega Sicilia Alion
Page 41 Ribera del Duero region - Vega Sicilia Alion
Page 42 Toro region
Page 43 Zamora region
Page 44 Castilla y Leon region
Page 45 Sardón del Duero region
Spanish Red from the Ebro River Valley
Page 47 Galicia
Page 48 - 49 Navarra region
Page 52 - 54 Rioja region
Page 56 - 57 Rioja region - Montecillo
Page 58 Rioja region - Campillo
Page 59 Rioja region - Faustino
Page 60 - 62 Rioja region – Roda LibraryWines
Page 63 Rioja region – Marques de Riscal
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Spanish Red Wines from Ebro River Valley

Page 64 - 65 Rioja region – Cuné Library Wines - Vina Real Gran Reserva
Page 66 Rioja region – Cuné Library Wines - Imperial Gran Reserva
Page 67 Rioja region – Cuné Library Wines - Contino
Page 68 Rioja region – Cuné Library Wines – Contino / Real de Asua
Page 69 Rioja region –Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta
Page 70 Rosé wine from Rioja
Page 71 Somontano region
Spanish Red Wines from the Maseta

Page 73 - 74 La-Mancha region
Page 75 Tierra de Castilla region
Page 76 Montés de Toledo region
Spanish Red Wines from the Meditteranean Coast

Page 79 Conca de Barbera region
Page 80 Costers del Segre region
Page 81 Montsant region
Page 84 - 85 Penedés region
Page 86 Penedés region - Parés Baltà
Page 87 Penedés region - Jean Leon
Page 88 - 89 Penedés region - Black Label
Page 90 Penedés region - Reserva Real
Page 91 - 94 Priorat region
Page 95 Tarragona region
Page 96 Yecla region
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California Red Wines

Page 107 Cabernet Sauvignon - Alexander Valley
Page 108 - 114 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
Page 115 - 116 Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma
Page 117 Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley
Page 118 Pinot Noir - Sonoma
Page 119 Pinot Noir - Santa Maria Valley & Carneros
Page 120 Merlot - Napa Valley
Page 121 Merlot - Sonoma
Page 122 Zinfandel
Page 123 Blends – Alexander Valley & Central Coast
Page 124 Blends – Columbia Valley & Napa Valley
Page 125 Blends – Napa Valley
Page 126 Blends – Napa Valley, Russian river Valley & Santa Barbara
Page 127 Blends – Sonoma
Page 128 - 129 Opus One
Page 130 Joseph Phelps
South American Wines

Page 1132 Red Argentina Wines
Page 133 - 135 Red Chilean Wines
Page 136 Blush Chilean Wines
Large Format Bottles

Page 140 – 145 Large Format Bottles
Private Label Wines

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From Spain
Don Cesar
These wines were selected to honor the memory of Cesar Gonzmart. Through his love of music and food and his
remarkable ability to make them both magical and memorable, Cesar Gonzmart kept the spirit of the Columbia
Restaurant alive.
About the label: As he dined at the Columbia Restaurant, world famous artist, LeRoy Neiman, was so inspired by the
performance of Cesar Gonzmart’s Magic Violin that he sketched this animated portrait capturing the essence of Cesar.
Bin No. Bottle Glass

12 Don Cesar, Crianza 2001 (Ribera del Duero) $32.00 $8.00
Produced in Spain’s prestigious Ribera del Duero region by our friend Fortunato Arranz at Vina Mabrilla. The
wine is produced in memory of our father and grandfather, Cesar Gonzmart. Possess ripness and power. A thick
texture of plum, prune and blackberry fruit and a coffee scented oak is well integrated. Impressive. “91 points”,
Wine Spectator.
Adelita
Adela Hernandez Gonzmart had long been admired as the Matriarch of the Columbia Restaurant and Ybor City. Her
love and devotion to her family, her heritage and the arts has long been the secret to the success of the Columbia.
Through Adela’s culinary skills the traditional, nearly century-old recipes have continued at the Columbia
Restaurant, founded in 1905 by her grandfather, Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. These wines stand in memory of our mother
Adela, the wonderful woman they were made to honor.
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13 Adelita Chardonnay® (Penedes) $30.00
This outstanding Chardonnay is brilliant in color and a complex bouquet with good intensity.
Toasty overtones derived from maturing French Oak cask. Smooth and very balanced with tones
of vanilla. Produced in memory of our mother and grandmother, Adela Gonzmart.
Green Valley Spain

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Green Spain has been inhabited since the dawn of time and everywhere you go you will see
fragments of past civilizations. The northern and northwester portion of Spain, exposed to the northern
Atlantic, can be cool to cold, wet, and green – thus the name, Green Spain. This area stretches from
Galicia to the Pyrenees, though only Bierzo, Monterrei and Rias Baixas are wine regions of great note
in Green Spain. All the regions are joined by a double boundary, the coastline to the north with its
cliffs, beaches, tiny ports and major cities and the mountain range to the south with its snow-capped
peaks and hidden valleys.
The cool and misty climate necessitates a focus upon earlier ripening grapes, especially white
varieties. But the advantage conferred upon this sort of climate is that aromatic varieties are virtually
guaranteed to be, well, aromatic.
DO Bierzo
DO Monterrei
DO Rias Baixas
DO Ribeiro
Bierzo
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Quality winemaking in Bierzo is too new for us to really know exactly what will happen with the area’s
occasionally remarkable wines. Vineyards are found as high as 2,300 feet, with a mix of chalk and clay in the
elevated vineyards and alluvial soils in the lower vineyards. Bierzo’s predominant local variety grape is the
Mencia, descended from grapes brought by the Roman settlers and widely regarded as the immediate
precursor to the Cabernet Franc. Nearly all of the vines are over 30 years old, with a preponderance of vines
over 100 years old.
Bin N o Bottle
95 Pago 3 2001, Domino de Tares $125.00
Rich and structured, yet still expressive. Lavishly oaked, with toast and coffee notes, this red still showcases its
wild berry and ripe plum fruit flavors on a plush, velvety structure. 500 cases made.
97 BembiBre 2003, Domino de Tares $75.00

Vivid and distinctive. This impressive red shows international structure, with a plush palate,
ripetannins and impeccable balance, while the flavors are savage and alluring, with wild berry,
bramble, cola, mineral and spice notes that linger on the finish.
96 Cepas Viejas Crianza 2001, Domino de Tares $48.00

Toasty oak notes mingle with wild berry and cherry flavors in this alluring red. The tannins are firm but well-
integrated; the acidity is lively. Made from 60+ year old vines.
98 Mencía 2003, Domino de Tares $30.00

This dark red impresses with its solid structure and good balance. The flavors are muted now, but the
concentration is evident, and a core of wild plum and toast notes will open with time. Ranked 67th in the Wine
Spectator Top 100 wines of the World 2004
101 Albares 2004, Dominio de Tares $28.00

From 40-year-old mencia vines grown on slate soils, which impart a distinctive, attractive, minerally flavor.
This is rich, bright-tasting red wine.
646 Altos de Nunez Mencia 2002 $32.00

Aromas of ripe fruits, raspberries and black berries lead into flavors of the same in this velvety
wine with lively tannins and a long lasting finish.
719 Bodegas Estefania Tilenus Mencia 2000 $44.00

A wine with an intense, ruby red color with purple hues. Mature fruit with toasted tones of fine oak are found in
the bouquet.
720 Bodegas Estefania Tilenus Pagos de Posadia 2000 $56.00

Bottle aged wine coming from mature vineyards of the Mencia grape variety. Iintense
ruby red color with flashes of mahogany. Great fruitiness in the bouquet complemented
by fine fragrances coming from the most exclusive French woods.
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Rias Baixas
(The Wine of the Sea)
The Southwestern part of the region of Galicia (just north of Portugal, along the Atlantic coast), is where green, misty
hills are punctuated by sharply defined estuaries. Rias Baixas, is a home to a superb wine region called Rias Baixas.
This is the area from which the famed Albariño wines come from. Albariño, considered a native vine of Galicia has
impressed the wine world with its delicate and aromatic fruit.
Bin No. Bottle

28 Algareiro Albariño $36.00
Pale with greenish reflections, intense aromas of fresh, fruit. Full-bodied.
30 Lusco, Albariño 2003 $42.00

Possesses an intense palate, the nose and finish are an elegant blend of exotic fruit and
spice.
31 Morgadío, Albariño 2003 $38.00
A rich wine with generous flavors of almond and peach, this white has the structure to match
with bigger dishes but nonetheless remains crisp and refreshing.
33 Lagar de Cervera, Albariño 2002 $35.00
Pale, lemon yellow, with lovely ripe pear fruit and Granny Smith Apple acidity. A delightful
wine with great taste.
34 Pazo Pondal Albariño $32.00

An aromatic elegan white wine with a hint of grape on the nose. Superb, well-balanced, hints of petals and
freshly plucked fruit.
51 Abadia San Campio Albariño $30.00

It is crystalline in appearance, with an intense lemon-yellow colour. It is characterised by its intensity of
flavours, with a notable tang of citrus such as lime and grapefruit, underpinnend by a subtle hint of aniseed.
Initially smooth and all-encompassing, the balance of acidity and sugar is excellent, giving an agreeable after-
taste.
55 Pazo de Villarei Albariño 2003 $34.00

Villarei Albarino uses one of the best white grapes of Spain to deliver a wine which is ripe with
plenty of flora fruit flavor, superb aromas and a clean firm finish with fresh acidity.
669 Don Olegario Albariño $38.00

Hints of straw, ripe apple, peach and ripe golden raisin on the nose. Fresh fruit and balanced acidity on the
palate.
44 Senor de Loenzo 06 $33.00
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The Duero River Valley
The Duero River Valley has been the seat of power for much of Spain’s history. The area hosts
extremely elevated but very workable vineyards. Vega Sicilia and Pesquera are two of the famous
Spanish wineries residing in the Duero River Valley. Other upstart sub-regions, such as Toro and
Rueda are on the short lists of anyone trying to keep up with emerging Spanish brands.
The Duero valley averages about 2600 ft. above sea level which makes for a relatively short
growing season. Temperatures reach extremes during the season, with very hot summer days up to
104˚ but then falls sharply at night. These extremes however, seem to be a positive factor when it
comes to making high quality wine. It is widely believed that these conditions combine with the
mountain air of the Duero to help Tinto Fino to retain more acidity than Tempranillo wines from other
parts of Spain, and thereby provide the resulting wines with great structure and longevity.
DO Cigales
DO Castilla y Leon
DO Ribera del Duero
DO Tudela del Duero
VT Sardón del Duero
DO Rueda
DO Toro
Vino de Mesa de Zamora
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Cigales
High above sea level in the region of Castilla y León, Cigales is ideally
suited to growing Tempranillo, Garnacha and Verdejo grapes. Red wine production has increased as producers in the
area have begun to emulate those in the Duero Valley. The climate is hot and dry in the summer, wet and cool in winter.
The vineyards are planted at an average altitude of around 2,500 ft. Much of the soil consists of limestone beneath
large, flat rocks that retain heat. This soil composition is often considered to be ideal for Tempranillo or
Tinto del País as it is known locally.
Bin No. Bottle

732 Cesar Principe $75.00
Culled from 100% old vine Tinto del Pais (Tempranillo), the wine was raised in all new oak yet it is absorbed by
the wealth of black fruit.
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Ribera del Duero
The region is about two hours north of Madrid in the province of Castilla and Leon, stretching sixty eight miles
along the banks of the Duero River. The original grapes were cultivated and made by the Romans. The D.O. is home to
Spain’s most famous wineries, Vega Sicilia and Pesquera. The grape most used is the local Tinto Pais (Tempranillo).
This region, too, has seen some amazing changes in the past decade. Ribera del Duero has enjoyed official
appellation status only since 1982, but growth in the area has been phenomenal. Quality is such that Ribera del Duero
is challenging Rioja, aiming to become the country's premier red-wine region. The grape of Ribera del Duero is the
Tinto Fino, a local clone of Tempranillo, although Cabernet, Malbec, and Merlot are also allowed within the
appellation. Ribera del Duero is often more tannic and linear than its cousin, Rioja.

12 Don Cesar, Crianza 2001 $32.00 $8.00
wine is produced in memory of our father and grandfather, Cesar Gonzmart. Posses ripness and power. A thick
Wine Spectator.
104 Cillar de Silos Crianza 2003 $42.00

Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes from a selection estate with 25-40 year old vineyards.
Great structure and firmness with a silky texture.. Creamy fruit nose with hints of strawberry.
Aged 13 months in 100% oak barrels, 50% new, 50% 1 year old.
723 Torresilos Tinto , Cillar de Silos 1998 $88.00

Black cherry, licorice and tobacco flavors mingle in this firm, balanced red.
724 Torresilos Titno , Cillar de Silos 1999 $85.00
725 Torresilos Tinto, Cillar de Silos 2000 $82.00
726 Torresilos Tinto, Cillar de Silos 2001 $80.00

90 points Wine Spectator: "Intense and alluring. Toasty oak dominates at first, but there's plenty of
ripe fruit underneath, with plum and blackberry character. Balanced, firm structure.
105 Torresilos Titno , Cillar de Silos 2002 $78.00

The top wine from the bodega. This wine is produced from the older vines that are 50 to 80 years old.
Bright garnet color with aromas of exotic red and black fruits with hints of toasted oak and spices. Well
structured with a full mouth-feel and long finish.
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Ribera del Duero
Bin No. Bottle
727 Torresilos, Cillar de Silos 2003 $75.00
This modern red is appealing for its up-front blackberry and blueberry fruit and sweet oak, yet has enough
structure and depth to promise excellent evolution. Mineral and floral notes add complexity.
135 El Quintanal, Cillar de Silos 2005 $28.00

100% Tempranillo grapes. Aged for 4 months in 50% French Oak and 50% American Oak.
Lush black cherry fruit is complimented by vanillin oak and a long round finish.
742 Altos De Revilla, Cillar de Silos $89.00

This rich red is 100% tempranillo from two single vineyards in Ribera del Duero called Pagos de Revilla. 18
months on French oak, only 5,900 bottles were produced of this vintage. Deep dark cherry-cobbler color. Lots
of rich spice with vanilla overtones on the nose. Strawberry jam, cherry and raspberry notes combine with the
100% French oak – this wine is beautifully balanced, has lots of aging time left.
495 Vina Pedrosa Reserva 1994 1 . 5 liter $165.00

Chocolate, cola and cherry flavors are rich and alluring in this ripe, velvety red, while the moderate tannins
and bright acidity keep it approachable. Well balanced and fresh.
113 Viña Pedrosa Reserva 1998 $69.00

Strong toasty and chocolate oak flavors dominate this juicy red, backed by lively cherry and berry notes. The
wine is a bit thick and heavy now, but crisp acidity keeps it clean.
496 Vina Pedrosa Gran Reserva 1994 1 . 5 liter $295.00

Clean, significantly deep dark cherry-red with hints of carmine and light tawny hues, having a lively, youthful
flow. Very complex nose. Elegant ageing with ripe fruit tones. Very wide strong and complex.
114 Viña Pedrosa Crianza 2001 $52.00

Cherry, tobacco and spicy flavors mingle in this straight forward red. Balanced and clean.
107 Viña Pedrosa Crianza 2002 $60.00
Bright ruby-red. Highly complex, inviting nose melds raw cherry, crushed raspberry, mocha, coffee and cedary
oak. Impressively rich and broad but not overly sweet in the mouth, with a silky texture.
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Ribera del Duero
Bin No. Bottle
648 Bodegas Rodero “Carmelo” 2002 $32.00
A velvety red wine with alluring floral and espresso aromas and a thick, rich texture that delivers
loads of ripe black fruity flavors with a vanilla-scented finish.
125 Celeste, Torres 2000 $38.00

The royalty of Spanish wines, the Torres Family introduced and produced Celeste. This red is
powerful and austere, with ironclad tannins, a thick texture and dark flavors of coffee, earth
and mineral. 90 points Wine Spectator.
129 Villacreces Vetus 2000 $36.00

100% Tempranillo from young vines at Finca Villacreces. Polished, almost silky on the palate, with
blackberry flavors and a tangy acidity that keeps it lively. The tannins are well integrated, the
finish clean. A distinctive wine that draws you back for another easy sip again and again.
130 Villacrces Crianza 99 $46.00

This wine is Tempranillo based red with a splach of Merlot and Cabernet. From the
aromas of black currants, cherry and chocolate to full flavors on the palate, this
Crianza is a winner. Fat, rich, and supple, it’s a red that will appeal to California
Wine drinkers, but still has the classic earth notes of a Spanish wine.
131 Villacreces Reserva Especial 1998 $98.00

Purple Red with dark shades. Opaque and beautifully dressed. A fragrant nose of
mulberry, Marmalade, walnut, cocoa and licorice. This wine has a solid backbone
with a meaty, tannic palate.
133 Cepa Gavilan, Bodegas Perez Pascuas 2001 $32.00

Sweet vanilla oak with ripe black cherry and plum flavors.
134 Legaris Reserva 1999 $47.00

This supple red offers appealing flavors of cherries, strawberries and vanilla, with light,
firm tannins and a fresh finish.
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Ribera del Duero
Bin No. Bottle
166 Tarsus Reserva 1999 $38.00
Tarsus Reserva is a richly complex wine, with deep aromas of dark fruit, spices and coffee, solid and
meaty. The result of meticulous vinification and ageing, offer up new nuances with each new tasting.
405 Vina Sastre Roble 2003 $29.00

Beautiful violet color, aromas of truffles, earth and crushed fruit. Very elegant on the palate with
bright sweet fruit and sweet oak notes.
456 AAlto 2000 $94.00

Beautifully balanced, this restrained red offers rich, chocolate oak flavors supporting ripe fruit
notes of cassis and blackberry. The tannins are ripe, and the finish is spicy and long. "The most
modern tinto produced in Ribera del Duero today! One of my Favorites."-Richard Gonzmart.
457 AAlto PS 2000 $155.00

Smoke, graphite, blackberry liqueur, blueberries, violets, and spicy oak jump from the glass.
Terrific purity and a full body that offers multiple layers. "Wow"-Richard Gonzmart.
674 AAlto 2002 $88.00

Laden with cherry preserve and caramel notes, and shamelessly endowed with an American
oak coconut and spice edge. Broad, coating tannins turn the tongue a deep shade of purple.
A great full wine of force and personality.
458 Montebaco Crianza 1999 $36.00

This firm red shows cherry and mineral flavors with herbal accents over rather dry tannins.
It has more structure than grace. "One of the most outstanding Bodegas that I have visited
in Spain today"-Richard Gonzmart.
762 Emilio Moro 2004 $60.00

Black cherry, licorice and mineral notes mingle in this firm yet elegant red. Solid tannins give
Way to a minerally, spicy finish.
757 Emilio Moro Valderamiro $198.00
Powerful, muscular, mouthfilling tannins dominate now, but a core of plum and cassis fruit and
the polish of espresso-scented oak promise this red a long life.
758 Emilio Moro Malleious 2003 $125.00
Juicy cherry and plum flavors are supported by supple tannins in this balanced red. Vanilla
and floral accents add appeal
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Ribera del Duero
Bin No. Bottle
461 Montebaco Crianza 2001 $34.00
This expressive red shows the distinctive mineral and game notes of Ribera, with plum and tobacco
flavors and chewy tannins.
688 Montebaco Selección Especial 2001 $44.00

Vanilla oak makes a flattering first impression, but this red is a bit thin on flavor, with light
cherry notes and slightly greent tannins.
689 Montebaco Semele 2003 $26.00

Bright cherry color with aromas of black fruits and berries. Flavorful, full mouth feel with hints of
tannins with sweet expressive fruit.
460 Haciendo Monastario Crianza 1999 $46.00

Black cherry, tobacco, mineral and smoke flavors marry nicely in this balanced red.
462 Bodegas Aster 2000 $62.00

Aged for two years in French and American oak, followed by one year in bottle. It has all the
qualities of a great Ribera del Duero Reserva with full rich fruit, black cherries and black currant.
A velvety texture and a long luscious finish.
597 Viña Gormaz Tempranillo 2004 $36.00

100% Tempranillo from vines averaging over 50 years old. Intensely flavored with ample structure.
645 Payva Crianza 2000 $32.00

This wine is round and long lasting. Aromas of raspberries and spice lead into flavors of ripe fruits
and berries with spicy undertones.
673 Quinta Sardonia 2003 $115.00

Dark dense flavors and aromas of black currents, black berries and licorice resonate with
hints of dust and chalk.
679 Hacienda Monasterio Crianza 2002 $54.00

Elegant and polished, with blackberry and black cherry flavors accented by toasty, vanilla-scented
oak and backed by focused tannins. Graceful through the long, floral finish.
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Ribera del Duero
Bodegas Mambrilla
The Arranz family have been growing grapes for over 100 years for the best producers of the Ribera del Duero region.
Under the leadership of our friend Fortunato, the 4th generation of this remarkable family they have joined the rank as
one of the elite wineries of this rich wine area. We are proud and fortunate that they produce the Don Cesar for our
family.

12 Don Cesar, Crianza 2001 (Ribera del Duero) $32.00 $8.00
wine is produced in memory of our father and grandfather, Cesar Gonzmart. Posses ripness and power. A thick
Wine Spectator.
124 Alidis Roble 2003 $28.00
Intense cherry color, deep with plenty of purples. Nose reminiscent of ripe red fruity, with soft hints of fine wood
and toastiness. On the palate, intense, smooth, very balanced; the notes of oak do not diminish the importance of
the fruit.
132 Alidis Crianza 2000 $36.00
Ripeness and power. A thick texture and chewy tannins give this red a monolithic aspect, but there’s a core of
plum, prune and blackberry fruit and the coffee scented oak is well-integrated.
598 Alidis Crianza 2001 $34.00
Ripeness and power. A rich texture and chewy tannins give this red a monolithic aspect, but there’s a core of
plum, prune and blackberry fruity and the coffee scented oak is well-integrated.
Impressive but reserved.
599 Alidis Reserva 2001 $48.00
This solid red shows good structure, with firm, well- integrated tannins and enough acidity for
crispness. The flavors are a bit muted, but there’s ripe plum fruity, chocolate oak and accents of lilac and
mineral.
617 Alidis Reserva 2002 $38.00
This lively red bursts with blackberry, kirsch, chocolate and licorice flavors, with firm tannins that
have a pleasing roughness suitable for food.
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600 Alidis Expresión 2003 $125.00
Sleek and well-structured, in the international style, with ripe fruit flavors of black cherry and
blackberry, complemented by vanilla oak, floral and mineral notes. It’s plush yet fresh, with ripe
tannins and excellent balance. The second highest rated wine from Spain in 2005 by Wine
Spectator, 93 points. “This is a bomb, one of my top five favorite reds from Spain today.” RG
Ribera del Duero
Pingus
The Rolls Royce, the Maybach of wines not only in Spain but the world. At the Columbia we are one of the fortunate
few restaurants to have multiple vintages. This is the wine for that truly special occasion.
Bin No. Bottle

128 Pingus 1997 $1,400.00
Alluring toast and chocolate notes from oak add depth and sweetness to this ripe round red. It has polished,
generous texture and plum and cherry flavors that linger on the finish.
454 Pingus 2001 $775.00

Lavish oak gives alluring chocolate and toasty flavors, yet there's enough ripe fruit for balance, with notes of
cassis and blueberry. Firm, ripe tannins give age-worthy structure, yet the wine remains balanced.
127 Flor de Pingus 2000 $180.00

Alluring toasty oak and juicy black cherry and plum flavors mingle in this clean, lively supple balanced red.
455 Flor de Pingus 2001 $185.00

Powerful yet graceful, this modern red shows lush cassis, mineral and smoky flavors on a firm, yet unobtrusive,
frame. It's harmonious and complex, with a long mineral and spicy finish.
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Ribera del Duero
Bodegas Arzuaga-Navarro
Founded at the beginning of the 1990 by the Arzuaga-Navarro family, the wine cellars named after them, are a fine
sample of dedication and passion for land and wine. Florentino Arzuaga is an enthusiast of the boundless horizons and
wide open spaces of Castile where there is still room for nature and wildlife to exist undisturbed. Here, not far from the
silent-running waters of the Duero river, Florentino bought an estate which due to its large size has horizons of its own.
Later came the vines, the winery and, finally, the wine. Florentino has sought a red wine with structure, elegant,
assertive and comple at the same time. Florentino Arzuaga has the tenacious spirit of an entrepreneur coupled with an
aesthetic and perfectionist sensitivity
Bin No. Bottle

589 Arzuaga La Planta 2003 $28.00
Fruit aromas. Red fruit hints and floral finish. There is a smooth hint of vanilla and
the fruit complementing each other. Full & agile. This wine starts smoothly, just a few carbonic keeping the
fruit character. Fruit flavours, red and citrus fruits flood the palette, vanilla and cinnamon. Red fruits and fresh
blackberry. The acid gives happiness. The mature tannins and the glycerine complemented each other.
587 Arzuaga Crinza 1996 $68.00
Intense cherry color with violet tones. Powerful ripe fruit, flavors nose. It presents fruit and soft and mature
tannins. Wood is well-integrated, will improve during the reduction process. This wine fills the mouth,
impregnating the palate, voluptuous and powerful, fleshy.
586 Arzuaga Crianza 1998 $62.00

A dark cherry- red color with purple and violet tones. Ripe and sweet nose with soft hints coming through.
Expressive, full mouth feel. The red and black fruit spreads through the palate. Touch of soft and elegant wood
and subtle hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Lush and powerful.

Intense cherry color. Aromas of mature black fruit. Wonderful mouth-feel with a long finish.

A thick, soft texture carries kirsch and licorice notes in this rip red. Accents of vanilla and tobacco add interest.
The tannins are softening, but acidity keeps it lively.
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This wine is produced from 90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet and Merlot. It is aged for a
period 14 months in a combination of 75% American oak and 25% French oak. The oak is a
combination of new and one to two years old. This wine shows great fruit flavors and
excellent balance. Very well integrated and subtle, with an elegant and long finish.
Ribera del Duero
Bodegas Arzuaga-Navarro
Reserva, Gran Reserva and Especial Reserva
Bin No. Bottle

721 Arzuaga Especial Reserva 2001 $96.00
This robust and finely structured red shows powerful tannins and layers of mature red and black fruits, with
wonderufl body and rich sweet fruity. Accents of cedar and eucalyptus add complexity and a certain vanilla-
like sweetness.
722 Arzuaga Gran Reserva 1995 $210.00

Deep ruby red color with aromas of damson, plum, cigars and leather. Tastes of black fruit. Aged for 2 years in
French and American oak.
588 Arzuaga Gran Reserva 1996 $178.00

This maturing red shows a nice mix of mineral, floral and dried cherry flavors, but gamy and earthy notes take
the upper hand.
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Ribera del Duero
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández
Alejandro Fernandez personifies the mercurial 10th-Century Spanish experience. Since 1982, fermentation has been
de-stemmed whole berries only, maceration varying from 12 to 20 days. The unclarified wine goes directly to small oak
after pressing. Barricas are an astute blend of American, Spanish and French oak, custom-cured and made in Spain’s
finest coopers. Filtration and cold stabilization are not practiced. Wines produced by Alejandro Fernández are made
exclusively from the difficult, quick-maturing Tempranillo variety, of which he is the acknowledged master.
Pesquera
In 1972 Alejandro and his wife, Esperanza, licensed their bodega in the town of Pesquera in Ribera del Duero. The
estate now has over 500 acres of mature vineyards, situated on a variety of different soils. Vinification includes total
de-stemming, maceration for up to twenty days and maturation in small oak barrels. The wines are neither filtered nor
cold-stabilized.
Bin No. Bottle

136 Pesquera Gran Reserva 1995 $160.00
Alluring aromas of black fruit and spice follow through on the palate of this elegant red. Supple
and clean, with a long, sweet finish and just enough tannin for grip.
137 Pesquera Gran Reserva 1996 $155.00
This is rich and thick-textured, with firm tannin and youthful exuberance. Plush layers of baby fat
over a muscular, firm structure. Vanilla oak flavors are sweet and luscious, marrying well with ripe
well-defined flavors of black berry and cherry; the tannins are ripe and firm, giving the wine balance.
500 Pesquera Tinto 1995 3 Liter $550.00

A Spanish red of brute force, this powerful wine shows a deep color, ripe aromas of plum and
prune and plenty of chocolate and toasty oak flavors. Full-bodied and packed with ripe tannins
it is a muscular wine of good pedigree. Received a score of 90 from Wine Spectator.
501 Pesquera Tinto 1996 5 Liter $950.00
This generous red offers ripe plum and black cherry flavors, with accents of smoke, tobacco and toast. It is
balanced and clean.
504 Pesquera Tinto 1997 1 . 5 Liter $225.00

And clean, with a long, sweet finish and just enough tannin for grip.
499 Pesquera Tinto 2000 1 . 5 Liter $495.00

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The best Reserva since 1996, richly structured and undeveloped for Reserva, showing great promise. A deeply
fruity vintage which will reward.
Ribera del Duero

Pesquera
Bin No. Bottle

503 Pesquera “Millennium” Reserva 1996 (Ribera del Duero) 1 . 5 Liter $550.00
This inky red is plush and mouthfilling, with an amazing concentration of plum, boysenberry,
chocolate and licorice flavors over muscular yet graceful tannins. It is thoroughly modern in
style, yet remains deeply rooted in its terroir. Received a score of 95 from Wine Spectator.
505 Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva 1991 1 . 5 Liter $550.00

Janus was named for the Roman god of thresholds, it is a designation reserved for rare lots
displaying unique personality and exceptional age worthiness. This powerhouse red is still
young with loads of vibrant red fruity flavors and notes of violets and cedar. Highly allocated!
491 Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva1994 $160.00

Complex and intriguing, this big red shows great concentration, ripeness and a mix of flavors ranging from
plum to smoked meat to chocolate and tobacco. Despite massive tannins, it's balanced, even elegant; though
stuffed with fruit, it¹s incredibily stylish. Distinctive and well crafted.
492 Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva 1995 $210.00

Vanilla and coffee flavors are rich and dominant in this lush red. Kirsch and herbal notes chime in, submerged
under firm tannins, then surface again on the finish.
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Ribera del Duero
Condado de Haza
The Condado de Haza estate includes 500 acres of prime tempranillo vines. Encompassed within the historic county of
the hilltop village Haza, high above the opposite bank of the Duero River, the Condado de Haza reflects Alejandro’s
bold winemaking style.
Bin No. Bottle

451 Condado de Haza Reserva 2000 $58.00
Well rounded with the fruit fully developed in an intensely flavored, seductive style. Oak, fruit and extract
working in complete harmony.
143 Condado De Haza 2000 $42.00

This balanced red marries sweet, toasty oak and ripe plum and blackberry flavors in a muscular yet luscious
texture. The long finish echoes with black fruit and spices.
141 Condado de Haza 2002/2003 $38.00

Bright ruby-red super ripe but fresh aromas of black cherry and exotic dried red fruits. Supple, suave and fairly
deep, with generous flavors of dark cherry, currant and raspberry.
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Ribera del Duero
The Wines of Pablo Alvarez
Vega – Sicilia
In 1864, Eloy Lecanda founded the winery that symbolizes the golden legend of Spanish red wine. Throughout
its long history, this winery has belonged to different owners, but has always maintained an unquestionable personality,
making concentrated, mature, generous and extremely elegant wines.
In 1982, El Enebro S.A., a company owned by the Álvarez Mezquíriz family, acquired the winery and the
vineyards from the Venezuelan businessman Miguel Neumann. From that year onwards, the family, with David
Álvarez and his children Pablo, Jesús David, María José, Emilio, Juan Carlos, Elvira and Marta, have developed a policy
of harmonization of present innovative techniques required by the wine sector with the traditional winemaking
process. The vineyard area has been extended and the vineyards and vines, which were almost half a century old, have
continued to be planted in rotation.
This legendary bodega along the Duero River remains in a class by itself. Vega Sicilia’s red wines have
garnered awards, critical praise and high prices ever since the grapes were first planted on the estate in 1864. The
varietal mix is usually 60% Temparnillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Malbec. Vega Sicilia
continues to be recognized as Spain’s finest red wine.
Unico
This is the reference wine of Vega Sicilia, although it shares its special character with the rest of the wines from
the winery. It comes from the older vines on the estate and is made with the varieties of tempranillo and more cabernet
sauvignon than merlot. Although it is old, the red wine maintains its liveliness thanks to its good acidity level
compensated by solid alcohol content. It has an intense ripe cherry color, with the lively edge of a wine that is always at
its best. The aroma prevails with hints of toast from the wood, and touches of hazelnut from its oxidative evolution from
its years in the cask. It has generous tastes of old but clean wood, with dry tannins that are pleasantly embittered by the
oak, together with the sensation of its light sweetness of its alcohol. It is a pedigree wine with a long, lasting taste. The
King of Spain is only allowed one case of “Unico” a year.
Bin No. Bottle

147 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1962 $1,250.00
1962 is showing to have been an excellent vintage. To lovers of great wines, Vega Sicilia
ranks with the world’s greatest names. Only three bottles remain in our cellar of this
jewel. This wine is truly remarkable with enormous complexity and richness. Mature
flavors of black fruit, leather and oak are absolutely unique.
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148 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1975 $950.00
Saturated, youthful dark red, with ruby tones. Fabulous. Thick, super-concentrated,
extremely unevolved, with great sweetness but also a powerful acid tannin backbone.
The most concentrated, complete vintage to this point, with a rock solid framework for
long aging.
Ribera del Duero

Vega – Sicilia
Unico
Bin No. Bottle
554 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1979 1 . 5Lliter $1,400.00
Sappy aromas and flavors detract from an otherwise nicely built, smooth and buttery wine.

Complex, suave aromas of roasted plums and game. Thick and fat. Oaky note on the finish.
555 Vega Siclilia “Unico” 1980 1 . 5 Liter $1,800.00

This beautiful red would put many a Bordeaux from the same vintage to shame. It’s got
a deep youthful color, concentrated palate with cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The
finish is long and spicy.

Matured to a pleasant drinkability. A sweet, penetrating fragrance of nearly over-ripe
black fruit, intermingled with lavish quantities of vanilla and smoke, it’s a knock-out.
Enjoy now with refined dishes.
556 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1983 1 . 5 Liter $1200.00

Maturing but still fresh. Mingles chocolate, black cherry, raisin and spice flavors in a
harmonious and balanced packaged. Firm but smooth tannins; aging well.

Wine Enthusiast scored it 98 points. Superlative. Opaque blackish and ruby solid to the rim.
Highly extracted. Quite tannic.

This supple red offers focused berry, licorice, raisin, cola and tobacco flavors that are exuberant,
even a bit sharp. It’s harmonious, with well integrated tannins, vibrant acidity and a spicy
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finish. Distinctive.
Ribera del Duero

Vega – Sicilia
Unico
Bin No. Bottle

This generous red is deeply colored and lively, with plum, prune, tobacco and mineral flavors
supported by well- integrated tannins.
557 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1989 1 . 5 Liter $1,200.00

Deep ruby red. Explosive warm aromas of red currants, black plums, chestnuts, tobacco and
spice; mellow oak notes. Lush, dense and solidly structured.
464 Vega Sicilia "Unico" 1991 $495.00

This plump offers black cherry, cedar and tobacco notes on a generous frame, with firm but not
drying tannins and a spicy finish.
463 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1994” $475.00

Still dark in color, with alluring aromas of blackberry, mineral and cigar box, this red shows a firm, fresh,
balanced palate, with black cherry, vanilla, mineral and floral flavors that mingle over firm, well-integrated
tannins and float onto a long finish. It's harmonious, lively and complex, not showy but with great beauty and
character.
146 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1995” $450.00

Still fresh, this concentrated red delivers vibrant cherry and plum fruit, with expressive licorice, mineral and
game notes. Thick and firm on the palate, yet remains harmonious through the spicy finish.
546 Vega Siclia “Unico” Artist Label 1985 1 . 5 Liter $1,285.00

Maturing but still fresh. Mingles chocolate, balck cherry, raisin and spice flavors in a harmonious and balanced
package. Firm but smooth tannins.
547 Vega Sicilia “Unico” Artist Label 1986 1 . 5 Liter $1,285.00

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Musular but not overbearing. This big Spanish red marries ripe fruit and plenty of oak, with a nice mix of plum,
chocolate, licorice and spice flavors backed by firm, well integrated tannins. Harmonious and long on the finish.
It’s stylish yet with traditional character.
Vega – Sicilia
Unico” Reserva Especial
Unico Reserva Especial is a non-vintage super-blend, assembled from the best lots of the very best years. It is a blend of
three or four different vintages, and the average age of the wines used is usually at least 30 years old. In Vega Sicilia,
this wine is the synergy between the noble character of the oak and the pedigree of the grape. It is the wine that brings
together the best of each vintage in order to make a true designer red wine. The Reserva Especial has a dark cherry
tone that is opaque and full of color. It is elegant on the nose, with a fine spicy bouquet. Time in the bottle have given it
its roundness, smoothness and strength, leaving its conclusive mark on the palate. Only the best Único wines are used to
produce Reserva Especial, a combination of vintages, virtues, experiences and feelings. "An eternal surprise."
468 Unico Resereva Especial $595.00

The non-vintage Unico Reserva Especial (a bottle blend of the 1985, 1990 an 1991 vintages) is spectacular as
this cuvée always tends to be. Unbelievably stunning, truly majestic, the likes of which are found nowhere else
on earth. Notes of graphite, smoke, coconut, cherry liqueur, creme de cassis, spice box, licorice, and caramel
emerge from the sweet, staggeringly complex perfume.
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Ribera del Duero
Vega – Sicilia
Valbuena
Valbuena is the youngest of Vega Sicilia's red wines, a "fifth year" wine made from grapes from younger vines, a wine
therefore less concentrated in its structure. Valbuena has the same colouring as its older brother, the Vega Sicilia
"Unico", a garnet-cherry red with an orangeish edge and brick-red reflections, the result of an excellent evolution in
cask and bottle, one of the specific traits of the red wines of Vega Sicilia. The personality of Valbuena is defined by the
persistence of varietal traits, revealed for example in the ripe red fruity bouquet. In the mouth, although Valbuena is
slighter in structure than Vega Sicilia Unico it still posses all the vinous-fruity complexity of a fine reserva.
Collector’s Item Series

Bin No. Bottle
157 Vega Sicilia “Valbuena” 1987 $385.00
Intense, deep color, powerful and diverse aromas and a rich, layered mouthfeel. Berries and
plum flavors. American oak never tasted so good.

This ripe, lush red offers chocolate, plum and raspberry flavors, fresh and still lively. Youthful,
but drinking nicely, with enough concentration for food.

Opaque blackish ruby, moderately full bodied. Highly aromatic nose of dried herbs, brambly fruits and earth.
Rounded, generous and ripe flavors fill the palate. Rich thick mouthfeel is
enhanced by well integrated, plush tannins. 93 points Wine Enthusiast.

A plum/ruby color is followed by aromas of sweet black fruits intermixed with licorice, earth
and spicy oak. Full bodied with excellent concentration.

Like a chocolate-dipped cherry, this red marries sweet oak notes with lively, bright fruit flavors.
507 Vega Sicilia “Valbuena” 1996 1 . 5 Liter $580.00
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Ribera del Duero
Vega – Sicilia
Valbuena
Bin No. Bottle

There was no production of “Unico” this vintage so all of that juice was used to produce this outstanding bottle.
On a recent visit to Vega Sicilia the winemaker described the 1997 vintage as the best Valbuena ever
produced.
549 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 1998 1.5 Liter $500.00

The dense ruby/purple-colored 1998 Valbuena reveals a deep, sweet nose of black fruits intermixed with
earth, leather, smoke, and fruit cake. There is sensational texture on the palate, seamlessly integrated tannin
and acidity, and moderate quantities of oak.
550 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 1998 5 Liter $995.00
465 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 1999 $250.00

Medium body and pure black currant, kirsch, new saddle leather, and sweet vanilla notes.

Bright medium ruby. Plum, mocha, tobacco nutty oak aromas. Sweet, round, firmly structured; concentrated,
ripe flavors of raspberry/redcurrant/tobacco; bright harmonious acidity. Youthfully clenched flavors of
cherry cola/sweet tobacco/herbs.

Opulent on the nose with full aromas of wild red fruits blended with oak. On the palate it's rich and powerful
with a black fruit character, the finish is amazingly persistent with ripe grape and velvety oak tannins.
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Ribera del Duero
Wines of Pablo Alvarez
Alion
The Alión story began in 1986, when the Álvarez family decided to create a winery which, with its own vineyards, was
to produce a wine with a philosophy and an identity different and independent from that of Bodegas Vega Sicilia.
Thus, the possibility of making the wine in the Vega Sicilia installations was discarded; the Álvarez’s did not wish to
create a brand that might be considered as a second wine from the mythical name.
Bin No. Bottle

165 Bodegas “Alion” 1993 $160.00
A fleshy, balanced wine with chocolate and coffee aromas. Pretty blackberry and chocolate
flavors. It has firm tannins, a smoky finish. Evolving now, it peaked in 1999. Only 3,000 cases
made.
509 Bodegas Alion, 1993 1 . 5 liter $290.00
168 Bodegas Alion 1997 $165.00

Opaque purple. Showing impressive extract, big fruit and a tannic structure.
169 Bogegas Alion 1998 $140.00
This muscular red offers coffee, mineral and plum flavors wrapped in a blanket of ripe
but firm tannins. It has concentration and balance and it should age well.
510 Bodegas Alion 1997 1 . 5 liter $320.00
511 Bodegas Alion 1998 1 . 5 Liter $275.00
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Ribera del Duero
Vega – Sicilia
Alion
Bin No. Bottle

This alluring red offers blackberry, boysenberry, coffee and spice flavors, expressive yet refreshing on the
palate. Not a powerhouse, but complex and refined.

A deep ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious, smoky nose of espresso, dried herbs, roasted meats, sweet
black currants, new saddle leather, plums, and cherries. Rich, complex and full-bodied with a long finish. It is
an opulent, voluptuously-styled wine with great stature.

The wine is a deep red color with streaks of violet. The nose is full and elegant with aromas of vanilla, ripe fruits
and syrups. It has an opulent flavor with harmonious tannins and great aromatic persistence in the mouth.
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Tudela del Duero
Right outside of Vallodolid, the capital of Ribera del Duero a small area producing
concentrated jammy red wines.
Bin No. Bottle

174 Condita $35.00
Leda
Mariano Garcia, winemaker at the legendary Vega Sicilia for almost two decades, is now the winemaker at
BodegasLeda in Tudela de Duero. Leda is produced from small plots of very old Tempranillo from the local clone
called Aragones (the age of vines always exceeds 50 years and some ae even pre-phyloxera, 100 years old!) Leda is a
world class wine that ranks with the very best in Spain. Aging is in 50% new French Oak and 50% one year old csks
for 12 to 14 months. Further aging takes place in bottle for 4 to 6 months before release
Bin No. Bottle

753 Mas de Leda 2003 $38.00
100% Tempranillo from vineyards 50 years and older. Aged in 100% French oak for 17 months.
120 Bodegas Leda Viña Viejas 1998 $105.00

Leda is a new bodega. The first vintage to be released is 1998. This wine is stunning with a very intense dark
color with immense power and gorgeous flavors with sumptuous ripe red fruits and exotic spices. Very small
boutique winery. All handwork with extremely small production.
Outstanding!

Lush sweet oak flavors of chocolate and toast frame ripe plum and blueberry flavors in this rich, international-
style red.

This solid red delivers blackberry and blueberry flavors, with plenty of vanilla and smokey oak with very firm
tannins.
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Tudela de Duero
Bodegas Mauro
In October 2001 in my travels visiting the great wineries of Spain one of the highlights was discovering this
jewel located in the Duero river valley at Tudela. Located a few miles from the city of Valladolid but due to be it’s
geographical a location and local politics Mauro does not qualify for the Ribera del Duero DO. But it didn’t matter as
this small producer of only about 160,000 bottles earned wide world reputation for it quality in a contemporary style,
sort of like the super Tuscan reds from Italy. Mauro was a creation in the 70’s of Luciano Suarez, an architect Felix
Choque, cousin of the famed winemaker Mariano Garcia of Vega-Sicilia fame. Mariano has always been the spiritual
force behind the winery with his sons taking over the day to day operations and winemaking here.vThe super rare and
delicious Terreus is only produced in outstanding years with a maximum production of 8,000 bottles.
Bin No. Bottle

115 Bodegas Mauro, Vendimia Seleccionada 2001 $140.00
A massive opulent red of tremendous power as well as great elegance and nuance. It boasts an inky/purple
color along with a stunning perfume of blackberries, cassis, licorice, sweet oak, smoke and espresso.
116 Bodegas Mauro, Vendimia Seleccionada 2000 $150.00

Aromas of black fruit encased in spices and mineral. Powerful with an excellent finish.
566 Bodegas Mauro, Vendimia Seleccionada 1996 1 . 5 Liter $295.00

This massive wine resembles a young port in its extraordinary concentration of rip, sweet fruit, thick texture and
potential for long aging. Hints of ripe fruit that hides behind the iron tannins and lavish oak.
567 Bodegas Mauro, Vendimia Seleccionada 1996 3 Liter $950.00
Suave yet intense, this alluring red marries a velvety texture with focused flavors of blackberry, cassis and
bitter chocolate. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, the toasty oak and clean acidity balanced and
harmonious.
568 Bodegas Mauro, Terreus 1998 1 . 5 Liter $360.00

This wine shows formidable concentration. Intense nose of black fruits with mineral and balsamic complex
aromas which develops with air. On palate the wine has a sweet attack, it is full-bodied with big and jammy
fruit, ripe and packed tannins, and a lot of nuances. Deep and exuberant.
569 Bodegas Mauro, Terreus 1998 3 Liter $895.00
117 Bodegas Mauro, Terreus 1999 $255.00

95% Tempranillo, 5% Granacha. This wine is opulent, concentrated and supple. Shows a very pure nose.
108 Bodegas Mauro, Terreus 2001 $195.00

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Rich yet firm, concentrated yet balanced, this graceful red is packed with flavors of plum, blackberry, espresso,
mineral, licorice and toast. The tannins are muscular but there's plenty of fruit.
Tudela de Duero
Bodegas Mauro
Bin No. Bottle

118 Bodegas Mauro, Vino de Mesa Crianza 1999 $65.00
Racy, elegant red, firm and harmonious. Polished flavors of cassis, lead pencil, toast and spice mingle on a
seamless structure. 90 points Wine Spectator
565 Bodegas Mauro Crianza 1999 1 . 5 Liter $145.00

Subtle and perfumed on the nose, with floral and balsamic notes of very discrete oak. On the palate it is a silky,
full-bidied wine, rich with ripe red fruit and smooth tannins.
649 Bodegas Mauro Crianza 2002 $63.00

Fragrant and serious on the nose, with notes of red fruit and jam plus a very discrete oak that does not mask the
fruit. On the palate it is dense, soft and mouth-filling with firm tannins, good depth accompanied by bright,
clear and splendidly defined fruit.

Austere, yet hinting at depth and complexity, this compact, powerful, balanced red teases with plum, mineral,
floral and toasty flavors and promises more pleasure to come. Not showy, but all is harmonious and well-
integrated.

A solid red, with chewy tannins supporting black cherry, kight herb and vanilla flavors.
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Sardón del Duero
Sardon del Duero has a long history of winemaking. As far back as 2,000 years ago, there is strong evidence of
grape growing and winemaking by the Romans. Located just outside of the more famous region of Ribera del Duero,
the wines of Sardon del Duero are also based around Tinto Fino and traditional Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Sardon del Duero does not benefit from the constancy of climate in the Southern part of the country and
experienced dramatic shifts in temperatures and climatic conditions throughout the year. The winters are quite cold,
with temperatures as low as 18 degrees Celsius, and the summers are hot and very dry, with lower than average rainfall
than the rest of Spain. Altitude is between 750 and 950 meters and the soil is made up of clay alternated in many parts
by sheets of limestone and harder chalk.
Bin No. Bottle

487 Bodegas Abadia Retuerta, Rivola $28.00
This wine arises from a careful selection of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the best plots on
the Abadia estate. Aging for twelve months in casks highlights its unique character. Its personality makes it a
pleasant, warm, complex wine, perfect for tasting and drinking any time.
488 Bodegas Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial $44.00

A blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. Really forward, attractive nose
displays sweet herb-tinged fruit with a smoky edge. Good concentration and density on the ripe, fruit-forward
palate with some firm tannins. Quite classy.
489 Bodegas Abadia Retuerta Cuvée El Palomar $85.00

A 50/50 blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense nose with spicy, herbal complexity. Very
youthful, tight concentrated palate is quite closed but packs in lots of dense, herbal fruit and firm tannic
structure. Nice balance and lots of promise for the future.
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Rueda
While red wines are produced here it’s only the white wines that matter. Indeed, it’s one vine in particular, Verdejo,
which produces wines of great crispness and occasionally of wonderful richness and texture. Other white grapes are
grown here as well: Viura is used for blending; Sauvignon Blanc is utilized for aromatics; and Palomino is grown here
because, not so long ago, Rueda wines were all rancio in style, and the oxidized style lent itself better to the Palomino
grape. But Marques de Riscal, assisted by Emile Peynaud, led a charge to create a fresh white wine and saw an affinity
between the grapes Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viura. Others have been emboldened by Verdejo’s success, and
many believe that Verdejo deserves to be seen on its own.
White Wines
Bin No. Bottle
35 Marques de Riscal, Blanco 2002 $32.00
Dry, crisp wine from one of the oldest wineries in Spain.
36 Martín Sancho, Verdejo 2002 $26.00
A 17 century vineyard that has been responsible for the preservation of Rueda’s indigenous
th
Verdejo grape. The Verdejo supports viscosity and a powerful finish while maintaining a delicate
floral nose. “A wine that does what most California Chardonnay’s dream of accomplishing,
with pineapple flavor joined by hints of herbs and none of the usual flatness.” Wine & Food
Magazine.
37 Palacio de Menade, Sauvignon Blanc 2001 $28.00
This 100% Sauvignon Blanc has elegant notes of mango and passion fruit on the nose. Equally
fresh on the palate. It is soft, smooth and elegant with a lasting clean finish.
43 Marqués de Irun $26.00
Straw color with golden notes, clean and brilliant. Very fine nose, full of fruit; with scents of
almonds, apricots and lemon. Full and creamy on the palate, with good structure leading to a
long finish.
54 Aura $33.00
Sparkling yellow in color with greenish hues. Aromas of fine herbs, pears and apple. The wine is full, elegant
and persistent.
592 Casamaro Blanco, Garciarevalo $28.00

100% Verdejo- Bright melon and zesty citrus notes complement a lush well balanced framework.
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Rueda
Red Wines
Bin No.
593 Casamaro Tinto Garciarevalo 2004 $26.00
100% Tempranillo--Bright red crushed fruits with undertones of minerals. Sweet on palate with good balance.
763 Hermanos Villar “Ipsum” $26.00

60% verdejo, 40% viura. Fruity with notes of apples and pears, long in palate with pleasantly refreshing
finish.
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Toro
Toro is located further along the Duero river. This once forgotten DO is exploding. Manuel Fariña brought it to
prominence a few decades ago with excellent wines at fantastic prices, and seemingly everyone with an ego and a fat
wallet has decided to try their hand as well. The massive character of Toro’s full, plush and sometimes overpowering
Tempranillo-based wine is the result of the warm conditions, ideal exposures, and very friable soils. But the elevation,
as with Spain’s other top spots, gives the wine structure, relative elegance, and, it is hoped, ageability. The word “Toro”
means “bull” and it aptly describes the robust character of these reds. Toro may be the next big thing for Spanish wine.
733 Bienvenida $72.00

Smooth and flavorful, this is a wine with a cool, caressing texture and nice cherry fruit. There is charm and
flavor, and a lot of distinction and depth.
Bodegas y Viñedos Pintia

It is no secret that Vega Sicilia has been working for a number of years on a new wine – from Toro, the “next big thing” in
Spanish red wine appellations. Known to some under the codename ‘ALQUIRIZ’, the wine (and winery) finally has a
definitive name. PINTIA. The Vega group began researching the area in 1997, with experimental vinifications and
judicious purchases of top vineyard sites, half of which are already planted with mature 25 to 45 year old vines. The
estate now possesses 96 hectares of land, including a state-of-the-art vinification and ageing facility. The 2001 vintage
is the first judged worthy of release, in a limited quantity of 80,000 bottles.
Bin No. Bottle

469 Pintia 2001 , Vega Sicilia $78.00
Rich flavors of blackberry and espresso run through this thick, muscular red. Though very ripe, it retains
enough acidity for balance, once the chewy tannins let go of your palate. Big and bold, if not exactly elegant. “I
enjoyed this wine so much that I have three cases in my personal collection at home.” – Richard Gonzmart

Ripe and juicy, this red offers black cherry and raspberry flavors over thick, slightly rustic tannins, with spice
and tobacco notes. A bit ponderous, but the flavors are lively.

Deliciously aromatic, with notes of mocha and violet to the fore. Densely textured with firm tannins, this
splendid wine will continue to improve over the next five years.
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Vino de Mesa de Zamora
Zamora in Castile-Leon; the area that was once called the “land of wine” (Tierra del Vino).
The area is planted with very old vines that had been neglected for decades. Today, thank to Alejandro Fernandez,
Zamora is producing concentrated full bodied red wines.
Wines of Alejandro Fernandez
Bin No. Bottle

144 Dehesa la Granja 2000 $38.00
The third Duero River wine estate of Alejandro Fernández, on an 1800 acre ranch boardering
The Guarena River. ‘La Granja’ is a highly-extracted, polished red wine, aged 25 months in
Barrique. This is a Big Red Wine. A favorite of Richard Gonzmart’s.
347 Dehesa la Granja Selección 2000 $56.00

This epic, smoke-and coffee-saturated wine shows concentrated berries, licorice and lots of tannin.
Other Wines Of Zamora

Bin No. Bottle
755 Numanthia Termanthia $260.00
Coffee, blackberry and licorice aromas explode from the glass. On the palate, the wine is
concentrated yet lively, with lavish oak, rich tannins and ripe, concentrated fruit.
756 Numanthia Toro $110.00
Powerful and concentrated, this immense red is austere, but remains balanced, hinting
at potencial. Plum, dark chocolate, mineral and tobacco flavors are rich and deep.
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The Ebro River Valley
The Ebro River Valley is where the Cantabrian Mountains, or the Sierra de Cantábria, are
located. Mountains shelter some of Spain’s most important vineyards, including those in Rioja and
Navara. Farther south, Calatayud, Campo de Borja and Cariñena offer great value, and to the east,
the Pyrenees are mostly forgotten for wine growing. The only DO immediately south of the Pyrenees
is Somontano where the rare Moristel grape is charming some with its easy ways, along with
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and others.
The hills, valleys, nooks, and crannies among the mountains hold nearly endless opportunity.
For now, the money is on Rioja, the traditional area of quality, and Navarra, the traditional area of
quantity.
In the foothills of the Sistem Ibérico, the less-known and limestone-rich DO’s of Campo de
Borja, Calatayud, and Cariñena offer great value, if only from a handful of focused producers at the
moment. And to the east, Somontano, too is starting to look like a sure thing. Cabernet is the surprising
king, but Chardonnay, Garnacha, Merlot, Moristel, and Tempranillo have all offered exciting wines in
the past few years.
DO Galicia
DO Calatayud
DO Campo de Borja
DO Cariñena
DO Navarra
DOC Rioja
DO Somantano
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Galicia
The finest chefs in Spain come from Galicia and these white wines complement the food of Spain.
Although not highly recognized in the USA today that will be shortlived.
Bin No. Bottle

602 Txakilina Xarmant 2005 $32.00
2005 was nearly a perfect vintage with potential alcohol levels closing in on 12%. Very balanced year.
603 Txakilina Ameztoi 2006 $26.00

Bright piercing citrus notes combine with a salinity reminiscent of the nearby ocean. The palate is juicy with
plenty of fruit and crisp acid background.
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Navarra
Rosado has always been Navarra’s curse and blessing. Countless bottles have been sold, but Navarra is capable
of far more than simple, pretty Rosado wine. It has been only a decade or so since Navarra began producing more red
and white wine than Rosado.
From generally oxidized rosés to full-bodied reds, the transition in Navarra's winemaking has been sudden and
overwhelming. Garnacha, the workhorse rosé grape now is less than 40% of plantings, compared with 90% in the
1980's. Its place has been taken by the Spanish Tempranillo, and, equally excitingly, by Cabernet Sauvignon and
Merlot. Now, after a frenzied seesaw, Garnacha is finding favour in red wines with producers who are prepared to crop
low, and to use the fruit of old vines. Navarra's winemaking regions fall into five zones: Tierra de Estella, Valdizarbe,
Baja Montaña, Ribera Alta and Ribera Baja.
There are some very dynamic families and producers in Navarra, and great value, as well as surprising wines.
Bin No. Bottle

250 Guelbenzu Evo 2001 $44.00
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Tempranillo, one of Spain’s great classics. Aged one year in
new high toast French oak, one full year in bottle before release.
251 Guelbenzu Lautus 1999 $85.00

“Lautus” is produced only in the best vintages. Limited availability. A complex cuvée of 50%
Tempranillo,, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Garnacha. Given 30 days on
the skins and aged one year in new Alliers oak. An opulent, ageworthy style. “This is a great
wine” RG.
271 Guelbenzu Vierlas 2003 $25.00

Cherry red-purple color. intense, fresh, clean with red and violet fruits, in the nose. Fresh, taste, balanced, very
fruity and with good harmony in the mouth. Enters with strength in the mouth and a long, fruity aftertaste.
282 Guelbenzu Azul 2003 $32.00

Intense red cherry color. Elegant and complex in the nose, with red fruits (cherries) and spices. Enters the mouth
with body, round and balanced. The wood is very well integrated at the background. Fruity aftertaste and good
persistence.
560 Garcia Burgos 2003 $32.00
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Navarra
Bin No. Bottle
252 Viña Magaña Gran Reserva 1985 $60.00
Cherry red with ruby tones, complex in the nose, green pepper and vanilla aromas with fragrant fruitiness.
Voluptuous, well structured and meaty.
253 Baron de Magana, Fince La Sarde 1998 $32.00

Black Cherry and chocolate flavors seem to float over light but dry tannins.
254 Fortius Merlot 1999 $28.00

100% Merlot. This wine shows aromas of ripe red fruit infused with scents of wild flowers. Powerful, supple and
fruit forward, with a lasting finish.
255 Fortius Tempranillo 1998 $28.00

75% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is deep garnet red. Showing intense aromas of ripe
fruit with nuances of vanilla. Elegant, full-bodied and concentrated, with velvety tannins.
480 Argamont 2002 $24.00

This simple red shows cherry and briary flavors, balanced and clean.
481 Santa Cruz Artazu 2001 $56.00

A complex, elegant, raspberry, black cherry, floral scented nose with medium body, great fruit, tremendously
vivid flavors, and amazing precision as well as finesse.
493 Bodegas Julian Chivite Collection 125 Reserva $62.00

Dark black cherry in the glass, complex and intense on the nose with notes of fruit, oak and spice, rich and
velvety on the palate with persistent tannins.
558 García Burgos Vendimia Seleccionada 2002 $38.00
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Rioja
Rioja remains the benchmark of Spanish wines, as it has for two centuries or more. There is not one true style of Rioja;
instead, several versions are valid. The ancient style of Rioja exemplified by oxidative red, white and rosé wines, may
not be to everyone’s taste, but the mode remains legitimate, if unusual. The more modern school, with labels that came
forward in the 1960’s to the 1980’s, emphasizes time in oak for other reasons; these wines seek supple expressions and
softer structures. And the new internationalist schools are in full effect in Rioja; there are plenty of producers with
powerful wines, inky-dark and joltingly tannic with new French oak. So the bastion of Spain’s wine tradition has many
rooms in this mansion, as it were, and each ought to be viewed as genuine.
White Wines
Rioja’s major grape variety is Viura, which makes up the largest proportion of the blend
in any white wine from Spain’s most historic wine region.
Bin No. Bottle

20 Monopole, Cuné 2002 $26.00
This wine has become the benchmark for white wine from Rioja.
21 Vina Real Cune Blanco 2001 (Rioja) $30.00
Bright straw yellow. Ripe summer fruit and floral notes on the nose. Soft, aromatic and rich
on the palate, with good grapefruit acidity. Light toast from the oak, with hints of cinnamon
dusted over grapefruit on the finish. Beautifully balanced.
22 Marques de Caceres, Blanco 2003 (Rioja) $30.00

A crisp and lively white wine, with fresh fruit acidity that creates a perfect balance.
23 Loriñon, Blanco 2000 (Rioja) $30.00

Barrel Fermented. Firm, richly-textured and perfumed wine which also improves with age.
24 Faustino V, Blanco 2003 (Rioja) $24.00

A crisp dry wine with nuances of citrus and floral notes. Ideal for fish and seafood.
25 Montecillo, Blanco 2004 (Rioja) $26.00

Very smooth, creamy and fresh with deep fruity flavors. Lively and persistent. Intensely fruity
and aromatic with hints of wild apple.
26 Antea, Marques de Caceres 2002 (Rioja) $28.00

Made from choice Viura and Malavasia grapes fermented in brand new French Oak barrels.
Very fragrant on the nose with intense fresh aromas.
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Rioja
White Wines
Rioja’s major grape variety is Viura, which makes up the largest proportion of the blend
in any white wine from Spain’s most historic wine region.
Bin No. Bottle

27 Campillo, Blanco2002 $32.00
A golden collar of medium intensity. Posseses an elegant bouquet of fresh flowers and tropical fruits.
666 Ostatu Blanco 2005 $26.00

A combination of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia. This wine has a bright lemon color with mineral aromas
combined with good lush fruit on the palate.
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Rioja
Red Wines
Rioja is best known for the excellence of its red wines made primarily from Tempranillo grapes.
Bin No. Bottle
172 Dominio de Conté 2001 $65.00
Dominio de Conte is Rioja Alta’s most perfect individual site, a singular vineyard on a
protected south-bank bend of the Ebro River of Rioja Alta.
176 Viña Pomal Crianza 2000 $26.00
This plump red offers cherry and vanilla flavors. It's fresh and lively, with enough grip for food.
182 Ramon Bilbao Gran Reserva 1996 $42.00
Intense color of rubies, dark cherries, and plum. This generous red is packed with ripe black cherry, accented
with toast licorice and light gamy notes. A firm and persistent finish.
201 Aurus 1997 Finca Allende 1997 $175.00
This inky red offers ripe, concentrated cassis and black berry flavors with vanilla and chocolate accents and
firm tannins. Only 125 cases imported to the USA.
202 Hacienda Pradolagar 1998 Bodegas y Vinedos del Marques del Vargas $180.00
Limited production of only 375 cases. Only the best grapes from the estate used to produce this big red wine.
Rich plum, cherry and oak flavors. This wine is not available anywhere else in the U.S.A.
206 Baron de Oňa Reserva 1997 $32.00
This wine has an earthy, ruby color. It is slightly gamey and has a smooth, full finish.
209 Rioja Vega Crianza 2002 $22.00
This juicy, fruity red shows lively flavors of cherries and strawberries, with supple tannins and bright acidity.
Simple but clean.
248 Vina Alberdi Reserva 1999 $36.00
Medium amber-red. Cherry, strawberry, spicy oak and a note of apple on the nose. Suave, silky and moderately
concentrated, with a flavor of cinnamon spice. Finishes with sweet tannins and good length.
449 Biurko Gorri “Arbanta” $24.00
Spicy floral aromas with striking mineral notes. The palate delivers excellent structure and a solid core of fruit.
Aged in 100% stainless steel. It exhibits the vintage’s juicy fruit as well as a complex bouquet of tobacco,
cherries and cedar and a long, spicy, heady finish.
167 Ysiso Vendimia Seleccionada 1999 $47.00
The 1999 Tempranillo shows deep black-cherry color with intense aromas of cherries, ripe fruit and coffee. It
has good balance between the fruit and the French oak. This wine is velvety smooth and syrupy with a long
finish.
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Bin No. Bottle
158 Campo Viejo Crianza 2001 $27.00
Ruby red in colour with sweet cherry aromas and silky oaky flavours with a light, smooth velvety texture.
159 Campo Viejo Reserva 2001 $32.00

Aged 18 months in oak. Good structure with a velvety texture combining flavors of ripe fruit and vanilla.
205 Lorinon Crianza 1998 $32.00

Plump and fruity, this generous red shows ripe plum and blackberry flavors on a round, soft frame, with vanilla
and spicy accents.
179 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890, 1989 $160.00

Made mainly from Tempranillo (85%) with small quantities of Graciano and Mazuelo. This elegant, velvety
wine spends 8 years in cask and 6 years in bottle. The Gran Reserva 890 is only made in great vintages after a
strict selection of the grapes.
180 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904, 1995 $82.00

Bright brick-red color, with a touch of gold. This wine has a complex harmonious character. A very long and
elegant finish.
181 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva 1998 $75.00

This wine is intense, spicy, full and round with a long aftertaste.
203 Artadi Viňa el Pison 1999 $210.00

Alluring flavors of raspberry jam and milk chocolate give this red a velvety appeal. Sweet and beautifully
textured with ripe fruit and lavish oak.
204 Artadi Pago Viejos, 1999 $140.00

Intense cherry color with a violet edge. Powerful, complex, elegant, but above all an expressive fragrance of
very mature black and red fruits. Aromas of vanilla and herbs. Long and persistent on the palate.
667 Ostatu Crianza 2003 $36.00

Dark purple color in addition to a smoky, earthy nose with plenty of powerful black cherry and her-tinged
currant fruit. Excellent purity, well-integrated wood, acidity, and tannin, and a long, luscious finish.
668 Ostatu Reserva 2001 $58.00

Bright ruby-red. Musky, reduced aromas of raspberry, wood-smoke, baking spices and meat, with good
peppery lift. Lush on entry, then rather laid-back in the mid-palate, with nicely delineated flavors of red
berries and spice. Finishes juicy and persistent, with fine tannins.
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Bin No. Bottle
183 Marqués de Arieñzo Gran Reserva 1996 $58.00
A classic aged Rioja with spicy notes and a velvety texture. The black fruity flavors are enhanced
by tobacco, vanilla and pepper Aged 2 years in American oak and 5 years in bottle. 95% Tempranillo, 5%
Mazuelo and Graciano.
185 Marqués de Arieñzo Crianza 2000 $32.00

The crianza is characterized by a fresh and lively fruit forward style, with spicy plum and cherry
flavors.
177 Marqués de Caceres “Gaudium” 1994 $125.00

Made exclusively from Rioja’s finest vineyards that are planted with old vines which produce
a very limited yield. This red offers generous flavors of roasted plums raisins, coffee and tobacco.
The spicy, toast finish is long and clean. Only 500 cases produced.
178 Marqués de Caceres Reserva 2000 $52.00

Made from old vines, Tempranillo, Granciano and Mazuelo and aged in French Limousin
barrels for a minimum of 24 months. Rich and smooth offering plum, raisin, coffee and toast
flavors on a thick frame, with firm tannins and a spicy finish.
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Bin No. Bottle
658 Vina Salcèda Crianza $32.00
Dark red cherry in the glass with bright notes, hints of spice and wood on the nose, balanced in the mouth with
round tannins.
659 Viña Salcèda Reserva $39.00

Traditional Reserva aged exclusively in American oak. Dark, rich and well balanced wine with a good
persistent finish.
660 Conde de la Salceda Reserva $85.00

Deep color showing black fruit and floral notes on the nose with hints of cedar. Soft and velvety in the mouth
with rich tannins and complex structure and a long, fruity finish.
494 Conde de Valdemar 1968 $210.00

Excellent balance of fruit and delicate oak. Meaty and rich on the palate.
575 Bodegas Izadi Crianza 2003 $32.00

Aged for 14 months in American oak, the Crianza is full of ripe black cherry fruit with a solid core of structure
and tannin.
576 Bodegas Izadi Reserva 2001 $45.00

This wine is produced from 75% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 10% Cabernet and Granche. It is aged in
60% French Oak and 40% American oak for a period of 20 months.
577 Bodegas Izadi Selección 2000 $68.00

This wine comes from a very strict selection of wine, harvested by hand, in very small boxes and then hand
sorted at the winery. This wine is a blend from 80% Tempranillo and 20% Graciano, which is aged in 100%
new French Oak for a period of 16 months. A small production of 24,000 bottles.
728 Bodegas Izadi Expression 1998 $125.00

Plush and generous. A generous dollop of new oak adds chocolate and mocha flavors to this full-bodied yet
supple red; the plum and berry flavors are round and ripe.
729 Bodegas Izadi Expression 1999 $130.00
579 Artadi Pagos 2003 $65.00
170 Bodegas Izadi “Vetus” $36.00

The name means “The Forbidden”. Columbia bought the entire allotment for the state of
Florida . Outstanding Red! RG
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Montecillo
Founded in 1874, Bodegas Montecillo was one of the pioneering wineries which adapted Bordeaux winemaking
techniques to Spanish grapes. The winery is now owned by Osborne, Spain's largest producer of wines and spirits.
Bin No. Bottle

512 Montecillo Gran Reserva 1973 (Rioja) Excellent Vintage 1 . 5 Liter $360.00
It’s elegant, with light spice and leather flavors and a grip like and old man holding his cane. But has one foot in
the grave.
Delicious and aging gracefully. It has mature, leathery, spicy aromas while maintaining cherry and plum
flavors.
Velvety smooth and mature with earthy aromas, plumy cherrylike flavors and mild tannins. Medium bodied,
aged and ready to drink.
470 Montecillo Gran Reserva 1981 $185.00

Has structure and depth, with ripe, clean black cherry flavors and a little brown
sugar nuance for sweetness. Firm and well knit.
Has structure and depth, with ripe, clean black cherry flavors and a little brown sugar
nuance for sweetness.

Vintage of the century in Rioja. From one of Rioja’s oldest Bodegas.
516 Montecillo Gran Reserva 1982 (Rioja) Superb Vintage 3 Liter $650.00
Earthy aromas and flavors and hard tannins. The fruit is shy, but it’s a well-knit wine
with class and potential.

This is deeply colored red offers delectable, complex aromas of mineral, tobacco and spice.

This mature red shows tea, leather and raisin flavors, silky on the palate but a bit dry
on the finish.

This sinuous spicy red is light bodied but quite intense, with dark flavors of black cherry, tobacco and smoke. A
bit tough and lean.
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Red Wines
Montecillo
Bin No. Bottle

189 Montecillo Reserva 1998 $44.00
A deep and fruity bouquet with the perfect touch of oak integrated into the ripened fruit.
Powerful and full-bodied although soft, round, and velvety, it fills the mouth with ripe
blackberries and firm tannins. Very well structured, with a long, elegant finish.
190 Montecillo Crianza 2001 $26.00

Complex aromas of mature fruit, perfectly balanced by a touch of oak. Medium-bodied, rich and
well structured with a long finish.
191 Montecillo Crianza 1998 375ml $14.00

Traditional style, with cherry, tea and tobacco flavors and a supple structure. Balanced
but straightforward.
188 Monteillo Reserva 2000 $46.00
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Wines of Julio Faustino Martinez
The patriarc of this generals leader as Rioja’s producer of more reserva wines than any other. Today the Gonzmart
family is proud of our friendship with the Martinez family, as one of the largest customer in the United States of this
legendary company.
Bin No. Bottle

657 Faustino de Autor Reserva 1998 $120.00
Intense, bright cherry red color. Complex aromas with hints of new oak, vanilla and ripe red
berries. Rich and creamy with well-integrated tannins and long-lasting aftertaste.
195 Faustino I Gran Reserva 1964 $265.00
90% Tempranillo for body, mellowness and fine ruby color and 10% Graciano for character
and finesse. This elegant wine is aromatic, velvety and smooth.
Youthful and powerful, with a deep garnet color, fresh plum and tar aromas and round, rich fruit
and spice flavors.
Smoky, earthy aromas lead to gamy flavors, with modest fruit notes. Has richness on the palate, but finishes
rather light. Vintage of the Century!
A smooth, mature wine with ripe cherry, tea and earthy flavors. It's typical and pleasant but not exciting.
Rich and dark. This ripe red offers coffee, prune and earth flavors in a firm, focused package. Turns a bit dry on
the finish; best with food.

Plum, dried cherry, dusty spice and leather notes mingle in this mature red, which is till quite fres. A balanced
wine that mes a fine compliment to delecate dishes.
199 Faustino V Reserva 2001 $35.00

90% Tempranillo; 10% Mazuelo. Ripe fruit, clove and cocoa, with leather and cedar notes. A medium bodied
wine with well-integrated tannins that leave a pleasant and lingering finish.
200 Faustino VII 2003 $24.00
This elegant well balanced and velvety wine has hints of vanilla and ripe red berry fruit.
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Red Wines
Wines of Julio Faustino Martinez

Campillo
The most modern and beautiful winery in Spain today. Produces new world wines.
Bin No. Bottle
194 Campillo Crianza 2000 $35.00
100% Tempranillo from Spain's famed Rioja region, this red offers a complex bouquet of ripe fruit,
clove and cocoa. Medium-bodied, velvety and smooth, with supple tannins and a lingering finish.
207 Campillo Reserva 1996 $48.00

100% Tempranillo from Spain's famed La Gaurda in the Rioja region, this red offers a complex bouquet of ripe
fruit, clove and cocoa. Medium-bodied, velvety and smooth, with supple tannins and a lingering finish.
650 Campillo Reserva Especial 1991 $105.00

Intense cherry red color with persistent aromas of ripe red fruit and spicy elements. Round and smooth, with
nuances of vanilla and tobacco leading to a long silky finish.
652 Campillo Reserva 1994 $88.00

Muscular. This inky red offers ripe aromas and flavors of prunes, coffee and licorice. It's full-bodied, with firm
tannins, and needs food for balance. An assertive style.
628 Campillo Reserva Especial 1996 $80.00

Bright, deep, dark cherry red in color. Complex, elegant red berry notes to the nose with a spicy finish. Hefty
tannic attack with long toasty and tobacco notes of well integrated wood.
193 Campillo Gran Reserva 1992 $82.00

This smooth red offers chocolate and prune flavors with spice and coffee notes.
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Red Wines
Roda Library Wines

Today Roda stands as the most modern winery, producing cutting edge red wines.
“I feel that the wines of Roda are Rioja’s most modern and top rated wine today”. - Richard Gonzmart
Unable to locate this small producer required a trip to Spain to help locate a high end importer of these great wines.
Bin No. Bottle

225 Roda Cirsion 2000 $390.00
Explosive blackberry, herb and mineral aromas and monstrously dense, incredibly huge, ripe, crushed cherry
fruit and noble tannins, this is one of the great red wines of the world.
696 Roda Cirsion 2003 $275.00
Concentrated, lush and powerful, with ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cassis framed by toasty, coffee oak
and backed by big but well-integrated tannins.
701 Roda I 1992 $285.00
Deep cherry with brick-pomegranate tones. Intense aroma with touches of vanilla, tobacco and chocolate.
Subtle on the palate, soft tannins.
702 Roda I 1994 $240.00
This polished red marries extraction and elegance, with a firm structure and well-balanced flavors of plum,
toast and spice that linger on the clean, fresh finish.
703 Roda I 1995 $225.00
Combining traditional flavors and modern structure, this rich red offers cedar, smoke and ripe plum flavors,
with firm tannins and good concentration.
704 Roda I 1996 $210.00
Game and mineral notes are strong in this rich red, but are balanced by a core of ripe fruit and smoky, toasty
oak. An assertive style that will have its partisans.
705 Roda I 1997 $200.00
Aromas of milk chocolate, smoke, game and mint are currently dominated by raw oak. Sweet, fat and rich, with
lovely texture and nicely defined spicy black fruit flavors.
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706 Roda I 1998 $200.00
Intense red color, firm and beautiful rich yet elegant nose with ripe plum, toast, oak and ripe fruits. Wonderful
in the palate, with elegant, round and sweet tannins with a long concentrated finish.
Rioja
Red Wines
Roda Library Wines

Bin No. Bottle
707 Roda I 1999 $195.00
In the palate it maries power and elegance. The oak is mild, perfectly balanced with a long finish.
708 Roda I 2000 $190.00
Very opaque, dark black cherry with a purple edge that stains the glass. Very intese nose, complex and
attractive, with a predominance of fruit and notes of blackberries.
223 Roda I 2001 $185.00

Shows big, black cherry, blackberry and wild herb aromas and dense, powerful, spicy fruit on the palate. A
wine with serious structure, balanced acidity and ripe, soft tannins.
525 Roda I 2001 (Reserva) 1 . 5 liter $155.00
This red offers blueberry and blackberry fruit flavors, with toasty and vanilla accents and
firm, slightly gritty tannins.
709 Roda I 2002 $180.00
Intense violet color. Rich nose with some wood, plum and aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme and spices.
Very fruity in the mouth, nice acidity and well balanced soft tannin. Full of youth.
710 Roda II 1992 $185.00

Elegant, powerful and charming wine with complex taste of raspberry, mint and spices. Mouth-filling and
velvety. Long finish with much fruit.
711 Roda II 1993 $180.00

Very lush and fruity wine. Ripe, complex, elegant and very balanced. Long finish and great potential for the
future.
712 Roda II 1995 $165.00

This ambitious, international-style red shows a deep color, muscular tannins and plenty of extraction, with
smoky oak, coffee, ripe plum and vanilla flavors that are bold and rich. It lacks harmony now, but should come
together with time.
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Red Wines
Roda Library Wines
Bin No. Bottle

713 Roda II 1996 $145.00
Balanced and smooth, this polished red offers vanilla and chocolate flavors from oak over berry notes.
714 Roda II 1998 $125.00

Subtle cherryhints on the nose. Ripe fruit flavors with a hint of spice on the palate. Medium bodied with a long
finish.
715 Roda II 1999 $98.00

Pure mulberry nose with floral notes. Rich, long, silky-textured fruit. Nice acidity. High-toned.
716 Roda II 2000 $94.00

Spice, dried cherry and vanilla aromas draw you in, broadening on the palate with flavors of tobacco and raisin
in this expressive, traditional red. Firm, light tannins and crisp acidity give balance and structure. Harmonious
and long.
224 Roda II 2001 $85.00

Aromas of crushed red cherries and savory herbs. Ripe, spicy and structured fruit on the palate, with round
tannins and a long finish.
717 Roda II 2002 $79.00

The wine is a blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha and 5% Graniano. Initially a bit reserved. Later,
earthy red fruits, mulberries, savoury stones and a bit of lavender. The palate is lovely savoury fruits and super
fruit tannins.
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Red Wines
Marqués de Riscal
Since the day the Columbia Restaurant starte selling quality wines in the 30’s, Marques de Riscal
has always been one of the top wines.
Bin No. Bottle

738 Marqués de Riscal Reserva 2002 $34.00
Clean and crisp, this red offers cherry, tobacco and herbal flavors on a light, firm frame.
173 Marqués de Riscal 2003 $32.00

This quality wine comes from the oldest wineries in Rioja. Fruity bouquet and lingering oaky flavor.
736 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva 1998 $72.00

This balanced red offers modest black cherry, tobacco, gamy and vanilla flavors with integrated tannins and a
spicy finish.
735 Marqués de Riscal Baron de Chirel Reserva 2001 $98.00

Fresh and clean, this red shows dark flavors of black cherry, chocolate and smoke, with a food-friendly balance
of light tannin and crisp acidity.
739 Marques de Riscal 1925 $2,500.00

Special Vintage. A deep ruby wine, with lovely berry, mineral and cigar-box aromas.
Full-bodied and mouthfilling, with a supervelvety and long finish.
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Cuné Library Wines

Cune was founded in 1879 in the Rioja Alta region of Rioja. It continues to be a family run operation. In 1974 the
family founded the Contino Estate. Today, they are marketed together but each expresses its own character. These
wines recently were delivered to the Gonzmart family direct from the Cuné family’s private collection.
Viña Real Gran Reserva

The Vina Real wines are sourced in the Rioja Alavesa, north of the river Ebro. This area has soils high
In calcareous clay and lower in iron and produce wines of greater delicacy and elegance.
The Burgundy bottle shape reflects a style with medium body. The Crianza is 75% Tempranillo,
While the Reserva and Gran Reserva have 80% Tempranillo and more Garnacha.
Bin No. Bottle

210 Cuné Viña Real Gran Reserva 1950 $375.00
Ruby color with orange rim. Clean healthy fruit, round body, good acids, long finish with a seamless structure.
Excellent vintage. This has been rated one of Rioja’s outstanding vintages.
Ruby color with slight orange rim. Healthy, bright fruit, excellent body, persistent layered flavors.
Very good mouthfeel, lengthy finish.
Very Good vintage. Drinking marvelous.
214 Cuné Vina Real Gran Reserva 1973 $195.00
Clear ruby color. Elegant spiced fruit, medium body. Quite sweet, with vanilla, nut and cherry flavors. and still
round and soft on the finish. Charming.
Deep color. Refined fruit and wood flavors, medium body, fine acidity, very good concentration,
medium finish, excellent structure.
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Very Good.
Very Good.
Rioja
Cuné Library Wines

Viña Real Gran Reserva
Bin No. Bottle
Saturated ruby. Ripe, almost sweet fruit, excellent body, complex flavors, very long finish, superb
integration.
Outstanding vintage! This wine is at its peak.

Considered by many as the vintage of the century.

Bright ruby color, slight orange rim, Elegant, ripe fruit, very good body, excellent acids, layered flavors, medium finish,
excellent wood tones, good texture.

Full bodied with good concentration. The meaty chocolate flavors are supported by firm tannins,
giving it a round, rich texture.
694 Cuné Viña Real Reserva 2000 $68.00

Tart cherry, tobacco and herbal flavors mingle in this lean red. It has the grip for food and just enough fruit for
balance.
685 Cuné Viña Real Crianza 2003 $28.00

Black cherry tobacco and vanilla flavors mingle in this supple red. It has enough tannins for grip, and a fresh
finish.
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Red Wines
Cuné Library Wines

Imperial Gran Reserva
These wines are made with hand selected, perfectly healthy grapes from their vineyards at Villalba, north west of Haro.
These are low yielding vineyards, with production levels of around 4.000 kg/Ha. After destalking, the grapes are
fermented in stainless steel tanks, at temperatures no higher than 33ºC. Following a long maceration to achieve
optimum color and structure, the wine passes to malolactic fermentation, to refine the wine, and to leave it with the
correct acidity. The wine then spends two years in American and French oak casks, before being fined with egg whites
and bottled. It will then spend a further time in bottle in our cellars, before releasing to the market.
Bin No. Bottle

226 Cuné Imperial Gran Reserva, 1970 $260.00
Outstanding vintage! Deep Color. Very ripe fruit, very good body, fine acids, good concentration, long finish.
Ruby color with a hint of orange. Elegant fruity and wood tones, very good body, medium acidity
with a good structure and length
228 Cuné Imperial Gran Reserva 1980 $210.00

A solid, ripe, moderately tannic wine that is developing bottle bouquet white retaining good fruit
flavor. Rich and satisfying.
This maturing red offers nice weight and richness on palate, yet it is smooth and balanced, with
plum, prune, coffee and cedar notes.
This red shows depth and complexity, maturing but still fresh. It's generous on the palate, with plum, raisin,
cedar and chocolate notes. A true expression of Rioja character.
233 Cuné Imperial Reserva 2000 $65.00
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This light, supple red offers modest berry and spice flavors on a clean frame.
Rioja
Cuné Library Wines

Contino
Contino is Cune’s 150 single vineyard estate on the banks of the river Ebro in Rioja Alavesa. Established in 1974,
Contino was the first single estate wine in Rioja. Aged in French barrique, equal proportions in new to 4 year old barrels
with racking done twice per year. All grapes are estate grown and hand-harvested and all wines are aged and bottled
at the estate. The wines show deep extracted color, high level of fruit intensity and concentrated flavors.
Bin No. Bottle

234 Contino Reserva 1976 $220.00
Deep color. Elegant fruit perfume and flavors, very good body, rich wood tones, complex flavors
With a seamless structure.
Supple and elegant rich red in Contino fashion.
Very Good. Rather roasted and more traditional in style, with almost decadent aromas and flavors of game,
fruit and coffee. Medium bodied with silky tannins.
Excellent. Dense color. Rich fruit and wood tones, very good body, excellent concentration and intensity, long
finish. Considered by Richard Gonzmart as the outstanding vintage of Rioja.
Mature but muscular, with chocolate, licorice and earth notes built on a firm, tannic structure.
Ripe yet balanced, with enough concentration for further aging.
Elegant, dense and concentrated, with lots of cherry, spice and tobacco aromas with
echoes of anise and smoke on the long finish. Considered by many as vintage of the century.
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Black cherry and berry flavors are still fresh in this clean, supple red. Coffee and spice accents add depth.
22,000 cases made.
Rioja
Red Wines
Cuné Library Wines

Contino
Bin No. Bottle
695 Cune Contino Reserva 2000 $58.00
Aromas of spicy, berry fruit, and tannins are very firm. It is a lovely young wine, with good acidity and spicy
intensity.
Contino Viña Del Olivo Reserva
243 Contino Viña Del Olivo Reserva 1996 $180.00

The Vina del Olivo is composed of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano from a low yielding 6
hectare parcel with 30-year-old vines on the Contino estate in La Serna. The best bunches are hand-selected
and fermented for 2 weeks, then aged for 1 year in new French and Hungarian barriques, then a 2nd
year in 4-5 year old American oak and 1 ½ years in bottle in Contino’s cellars. This rich red is
elegant and lively, with dark color, fresh plum and toasty oak flavors and firm yet well-integrated tannins.
It’s clean, harmonious and big enough for hearty foods. Remarkable color and intense bouquet and flavor with
lively youthful tones. Only 1,650 cases produced.
Reál de Asua Reserva
244 Reál de Asua Reserva, Cuné 1995 $180.00
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Hand harvested from 45 to 70 year old vines in Cune’s 52 acre Villaba estate in Rioja Alta. Aged 10 Months in
new French barrique, then 2 years in 2-4 year old American and French barrels and 2 years in bottle. This
special bottling offers intense complex aromas and flavors with fine wood tones, impeccable balance and a
long, structured persistent finish. Only 2,300 cases made.
Rioja
Red Wines
Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta

“Castillo Ygay”
Rioja’s oldest winery started in 1825 when the first grapes were planted at the estate of Ygay. Murrieta makes three
levels of red wines. The majority of these unique cask-aged wines from Murrieta are bottled under the Castillo Ygay
label. These wines are produced from the state’s own vineyard and are only made in exceptional years. The reds are
primarily made from the traditional varieties of the region: Tempranillo and a small percentage of Garnacha, Mazuelo
and Graciano.
Bin No. Bottle

245 Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva 1952 $475.00
A finely polished and beautifully mature wine, with aged vanilla, chocolate, plum, cherry and cedar flavors.
Still has a fresh and lively texture. Remarkably well-preserved. Flavors have only intensified with age.

Bottled in May 1986, after over 26 years in American oak casks, this was a very powerful vintage of immense
concentration.

This wine was bottled in July 1987 after 22 years in barrique. It is attractive cherry red in color
with an explosive bouquet combining fruit with aromas of tobacco, oak, cigar box. toast and spices.
On the palate it is full flavored and very lively, well structured, weighty and lightly astringent with great
complexity of flavors and elegance on the finish.
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Rosé Wines
Bin No. Bottle

18 Marques de Caceres, Rosé 1999 $22.00
A young rosé mainly from the Tempranillo grape from the high slopes in the Rioja Alta. Dry,
full, fruity, crisp and lively.
19 Faustino V Rosado, 2002 $24.00

This alluring deep rosé colored wine captures hints of pear and raspberry. Refreshing, reminiscent
of red berry fruit with a clean, well defined finish.
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Somontano
The Somontano region is found in the northeastern part of Spain. High vineyard elevation and
mountain sheltered climatic conditions provide ideal temperatures and humidity for the production
of balanced wines with good acidity.
Bin No. Bottle

106 Señorio de Lazan 1996 (Somontano) $28.00
75% Tempranillo, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Moristel. Very dark with delicate cedar notes and
mature dried fruit flavors. A very round and elegant finish.
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The Meseta
The “tabletop” that represents the center of the elevated plateau that is Spain is not a uniformly flat,
hot, and arid place. Instead, there are significantly mountainous spots that offer the possibility of
making high quality wines, based upon strong differences between daytime and nighttime
temperatures. The northern piece of the Meseta lies in Castilla y León. The southern portion of the
Meseta, Castilla-La Mancha, is producing remarkable wines based less upon dramatic diurnal
temperature swings than upon remarkably old and healthy vineyards.
DO Almansa
DO La Mancha
VT de Castilla
DO Montes de Toledo
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Castilla-La Mancha
La Mancha is the land of Don Quixote, white windmills and vineyards that seem to stretch to eternity across a
high vast plain. In fact it is the largest single demarcated wine region in the world. A number of Spain’s most prominent
producers have brought new varietals, new technology, new methods and a new outlook with a range of promising new
wines. La Mancha has entered the 21st Century.
La-Mancha
White Wines
Bin No. Bottle
68 Blas Muñoz Chardonnay 2004 $32.00
Red Wines
145 El Vínculo 2003 (La Mancha) $28.00
Alejandro Fernandez extensively scoured the vineyards of La Mancha. On discovering the existence and
expect from Alejandro-and more!
452 El Vinculo Reserva 2001 $58.00

The first reserva from Spain's legendary winemaker Alejandro Fernandez's newest project. Polished and
powerful, revealing a decadent note and almost bottomless complexity.
99 Vitis Terrarum 2001 $80.00

A beguiling, kirsch-like nose of ripe and clean red fruit, with hints of vanilla, spice, leather and chocolate.
This full bodied wine follows through on the palate with a mouth coating array of flavors tightly
interwoven with firm but impressive soft tannins. The finish is long and impressive.
100 Pago Florentino $36.00

A new project of Don Florentino Arzuaga in La Mancha. 100% Tempranillo. Aged for 8
months in a combination of French and American oaks. New and one year old barrel.
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Decanter Best Award for La Mancha Gold medal. Extraordinary example of a new modern
La Mancha.
La-Mancha
Red Wines
Bin No. Bottle

102 Condesa de Leganza Crianza 2002 $24.00
A deep garnet color with round, expressive ripe fruit flavors and soft tannins. Well defined flavor
with an elegant finish.
450 Condesa de Leganza Reserva 1995 $28.00
Deep red in color, this 100% Tempranillo from Spain's La Mancha offers a gloriously rich bouquet, with notes of
ripe fruit, leather, toast and chocolate. Polished, elegant and well structured on the palate, with forward fruit
and firm tannins. One of our best values.
103 Osborne Solaz 2002 $24.00
Wonderful aromas, deep and elegant. Intensely fruity with hints of ripe raspberry complemented with fine
notes of oak.
87 Legado Muñoz Garnacha $24.00

Light bodied raspberries and subtle pepper notes good underlying acidity with good fruit balance
89 Legado Munoz Tempranillo 2005 $24.00

Floral and candy apple aromas pop out of the glass followed by a medium body palate with loads of fruit.
122 Legado Muñoz Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $24.00
Well covered cherry-red color. Intense aroma with ripe black fruit and spicy touches. In the mouth it is smooth
and meaty with well-polished tannins.
123 Legado Muñoz Merlot 2004 $24.00
Lovely lilac/fuscia purple color. Fresh fruity nose, slightly flowery with bright raspberry fruit. Fresh and clean
on the palate, light bodied by pleasantly tannic at the same time.
126 Finca Muñoz Reserva de la Familia 2003 $38.00
Big bright dense red black color, fruit driven jammy aromas and sweet concentrated plum flavors
with a Chocolate mocha creaminess and an earthy richness.
647 Domino de Fontana 2002 $24.00
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Cocoa and coffee notes frame blueberry fruit in this plush red. It's plump on the palate, with well-integrated
tannins and a clean finish.
Tierra de Castilla
This region is located in central Spain, the Spain of Don Quixote, noted for its hot, arid plains. The V. de la T. de Castilla
was formed in 1999 to take in those areas outside of the several D.O.s in the area. The region as a whole has 600,000
hectares (1.48 million acres) of vineyards, which represents nearly 6% of the world's vineyards.
Bin No. Bottle

601 Pago del Ama Coleccion 2001 $30.00
This bold red shows an inky color and powerful aromas of game and black pepper, which lead to a thick, rich
palate, and flavors of blackberry, licorice, espresso, mineral and spicy.
754 Dominio Dostares Cumal 2004 $68.00

100% Prieto Picudo, an indigenous variety native to the cold high plains of Leon. Vineyards averaging over 90
years provide concentrated structure.
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Montés de Toledo
Located thirty miles to the South of Toledo. The first vineyards in Spain using the mixed
Plantation system allowing the use of the most advanced technology, the “Canopy Management”.
Today Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Petit Verdot and Syrah are all using a mixed system.
Bin No. Bottle

109 Emeritus, Marques de Griñon, Domino de Valdepusa 2000 $78.00
Emeritus in Latin means deserving. The grapes were hand picked at night in late September and
the grapes are as ripe as they can possibly become. 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah and
14% Petit Verdot. Ruby red color with intense, complex bouquet with berry and spice aromas.
Well balanced, elegant and persistent to the palate.
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The Mediterranean Coast
The warmth of the coast from the French border to Almería can be mitigated by high altitudes,
whether in Catalonia or in Valencia. Throughout most of this area, world-class wines are appearing in
places such as Priorat and Montsant, as well as established areas such as Penedés. Cava, the most
famous sparkling wine in the world after Champagne, makes its home in Penedés.
DO Alicante
DO Cava
DO Conca de Barberá
DO Costers del Segre
DO Jumilla
DO Montsant
DO Penedés
DO Pla de Bages
DO Priorat
DO Tarragona
DO Yecla
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Cava
At the Columbia Restaurant we believe that the beauty of sparkling wines is how versatile they are with all kinds of
foods: Tapas, seafood, chicken, meats, desserts or just as a toast to great friends. Spain produces a sparkling wine known
as “Cava”, which is renowned as one of the world’s greatest wine values.
Bin No. Bottle

7 Segura Viudas , Brut Reserva $24.00
Rich in texture, creamy and supple, with toast, pears and vanilla on the nose and a refreshingly
lingering finish.
8 Codorniu Pinot Noir $28.00

Spain’s first rosé cava made entirely from the stylish pinot noir grape, reflecting the spirit of
Codorniu; a combination of pure elegance and innovation. This brut cava offers a wide range
of woodland fruit characters and a crisp citrus finish that give it notable personality and make
it much appreciated for celebrating special occasions. Cava is traditionally produced in
San Saduri. Rated “Best Buy” by Spectator.
10 Codorniu Cuvee Raventos $28.00

Mature toast, coffee and candied fruit notes linger amidst the velvety texture in this distinctive
Cava. It’s balanced on the soft side, with good length.
680 Gramona Brut 1997 $110.00

A well-balanced, supple sparkler, with lemon, apple and ginger flavors. The most sought after Cava in Spain.
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Conca de Barbera
The Denominacion d’ Origen Conca de Barbera located just east of Barcelona, sandwiched between the DO
Tarragona in the southeast and the DO Costers del Segre in the north-west, has 9,000 hectares of vineyards and a
production of 250,000 hectolitres of wine. The wines from Conca de Barbera are mainly whites and roses. The Conca
region is based around two river valleys, the Francoli and the Anguera. The area is quite dry, with cool winters and hot
summers; ideal ripening conditions for grapes. The concave bowl of this limestone-rich valley can, and has, produced
some lovely wines for British grocers and for the Torres family. Among other wines, the Torres Gran Muralles is proof
that this can be an exciting place.
White Wines
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48 Milmanda Chardonnay, Torres 2004 $68.00
The finest white wine of Spain comes from the fifty acre estate “Milmanda” in the Conca de Barbera region
planted with Chardonnay grapes exclusively. Only the best grapes were used to make only 3,081 bottles of
this wine. Exuberant richness characteristics of a great Chardonnay, compared by many critics to a Montrachet.
Chosen as one of the top 100 wines of the world by the Wine Spectator.
Red Wines
Grans Murrales
These are the best wines in the world, the highest expression of winemaking, and the faithful reflection
of some unique circumstances: soil, climate, types of grapes and production. These red wines are full of color, corpulent,
aged in new oak, with a deep taste of fruit compote. They bear the faint aroma of flowers and spices and tellurian
mineral traces that result in a supreme elegance that shows off its aristocratic, cultured and refined nature. Because
“Grans Muralles”, like all great expressive wines, can be stored with no problems for 20 or 30 years.
284 Grans Muralles, Torres 1997 $185.00

This rich, brooding red is packed with dark flavors of cassis, coffee, cedar and toast. Concentrated yet
beautifully balanced, it is a bit closed now, but shows the harmony and intensity to improve with age.
283 Grans Muralles, Tores 1999 $175.00

Intense deep red color with a purplish sheen. Aromas of exotic and profound complexity showing the wine’s
great density, incredibly rich body and structure. Note the hints of spices of pepper, clove and thyme and very
ripe small red berries over a background of smoke, vanilla and incense.
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Costers del Segre
Costers del Segre is a small D.O. of 3.886 hectares, divided into six sub zones. It is located in
Western Catalonia. Situated 270 meters above sea level and a part of the urgell Plains, the estate of Castell del Remei
is on exceptionally fertile land that is completely flat in the Costers del Segre region.
White Wines
Bin No. Bottle

50 Castell Remei Mas Planel, Blanco 2003 $28.00
From estate fruit, Macabeo, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. Fermented in tank. A fresh fruited aroma of
apples, fennel, fresh aromatic herbs. Balanced fruit and silk like in the mouth.
Red Wines
Bin No. Bottle
110 Cantonella Cervoles 1998 $42.00
“The Best of Spain”. Bright ruby-red color. Roasted red currant and maple syrup on the liqueur nose. Intense,
penetrating flavors of red currant and tobacco leaf. Strong acids and tongue-dusting tannins gives this wine a
serious structure.

A blend of mostly Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit of Grenache and Merlot. The wine is aged
12-14 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. In the nose it is extremely fragrant with
notes of blue and red fruits intermingled with smoke, coconut oil and spices. It is medium to full bodied with
good texture and balance.
111 Vall de Baldomar 2002 $28.00

Located in the foothills pf the Pyrenes. The vineyards surrounding the village of Baldomer enjoy a special
microclimate. Protected by the high Sierra de Montsec on the one side and with the Segre river on the other. A
blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo.
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Made from 40% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet, 18% Garnacha and 11% Merlot grown well up in the Sierras,
this juicy, complex red is the vinous equivalent of macerating black raspberries in anise and sweet spice then
laying the mixture over leather to be reduced and roasted by the Spanish sun.
Montsant
While some have called these wines “Poorman’s Priorat,” that does a disservice to the area’s burgeoning reputation. A
near circle of vineyards surrounding Priorat, Montsant shares grapes (Garnacha, Cariñena) and styles with Priorat. The
only great differences are that the vineyards are usually not as old and the elevations and terrains are not as extreme.
Bin No. Bottle

298 Capcanes “Costers del Gravet” 1999 $34.00
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Grenache, and 10% Carignan. . Aged completely in French oak before being
bottled unfined and unfiltered. An opaque ruby-purple wine with exceptional density, as well as gorgeously
pure blackberry and blueberry fruit intermixed with minerals and a hint of French oak.
299 Capcanes Cabrida 2000 $88.00

A 100% Grenache cuvee. This sensational effort offers a murky purple color as well as a nose of kirsch liqueur,
raspberries, minerals and flowers. Full bodied and supre concentrated with its immense structure hidden by a
wealthy of glycerin, fruit and extract.
594 Joan D’Anguera El Bugader 2002 $98.00

The top cuvée, made from 80% Syrah, 15% Garnacha and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, though from 2005 this
will be 100% Syrah, from the originally planted, 25-year-old vines and harvested at a very low 15hl/ha yield.
It is aged in all French oak for 14 months, half new, half one year old. A touch closed, with possibly the merest
touch of reduction, this would benefit from decanting or aerating. Lovely blackberry nose emerges, with a
beautiful juiciness and touches of earth and charcoal, and some very attractive violet notes. The palate has such
fine, ripe, pure black fruit. It has a juiciness and a lean, muscular, very structured palate bit with masses of black
fruit at its core, and such good, tight, supple tannins. Good acidity too, with a really clean, racy finish. Very racy
and fine, a real savoury food wine with great quality.
595 Joan D’Anguera Finca L’Argata 2003 $44.00

40% Syrah, 35% Cabernet, 15 Garnacha, 10% Carinena aged in a mix of new and old French and American
oak for 12 months, but Joesp says they are moving to 100% French from the 2004 vintage. It has lovely smoky,
elegant, schist and blackcurrant-marked fruit, with a touch of black olive and thyme. The palate has a smooth,
supple black fruit juiciness, with dry savoury damson fruit and a nice tannic structure. There's a real lip-
smacking juiciness to this wine, with plenty of plumskin and cherry acidity and a fine, long, lightly smoky and
spicy finish. Superb.
590 Espectacle 2004 $150.00
596 Joan D’Anguera La Planella 2004 $32.00
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40% Cabernet, 30% Garnacha, 20% Mazuela, 10% Syrah. This has quite a vivid nose, with a slight note of
fish oil/mackerel, and a schisty quality, with some dusty black fruit coming though. There is a little toast and
caramel in the background. The palate it has lovely fruit; a juicy quality with blackcurrant and a touch of juicy,
ripe black plum. Some liquorice in the tannins, with a fine bittersweet note, and fine charry quality in the finish
but the pure, fresh fruit stays focused.
Penedés
The history of this D.O. is ancient, dating back to the Romans. The foundation of Penedés’ wine
wealth are found in the great natural conditions, ideal for the cultivation of many different
grape varietals, red & white. Thanks to the micro climatic conditions, culture & history.
Penedés has converted itself into one of the most advanced and dynamic wine regions of the world.
White Wines
Bin No. Bottle
13 Adelita Chardonnay® $28.00
This outstanding Chardonnay is brilliant in color and a complex bouquet with good intensity.
Toasty overtones derived from maturing French Oak cask. Smooth and very balanced with tones
of vanilla. Produced in memory of our mother and grandmother, Adela Gonzmart.
38 Nerola Xarello Torres 2002 $34.00

This wine offers pleasing citric aromas (grapefruit and orange peel) with spicy notes of cinnamon
on a backdrop of white flowers. Oak contributes to its aromatic complexity with hints of toast and
coconut. Its dense, smooth palate retains all the freshness of the fruit.
39 Blanc Bruc Hill Chardonnay 2004 $24.00

Brilliant straw yellow in color with greenish tones at the edge of the glass. Fruity and highly
expressive with smoky flavors. Silky and rounded in the mouth with extremely well integrated
traces of wood.
40 Jean Leon Chardonnay 2002 $32.00

100% Chardonnay. Intense and complex aroma that highlights nuances of peach and fine hints
of vanilla derived from its aging in American and French oak. On the palate it exhibits hints of
coconut, mature fruit and orange peel. It has a long and flavorful finish.
41 Raimat Chardonnay 2005 $28.00

Pale yellow straw color. Outstanding intense aromas of peach, honey and exotic fruits.
With intense apple and pineapple characters, it is full-bodied, well-rounded with a lingering,
fruity flavor. Very well balanced: a perfect integration of the exot fruits and acidity.
Long, fine and persistent.
42 Jean Leon Terrasola Muscat-Parellada 2002 $28.00

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Clear and transparent yellow color giving a brilliant appearance. On the nose its terpenic
aromas, typical of the variety, are prominent, with intense floral nuances. On the palate it is
amiable, lightly vegetal and fruity with well balanced acids and fullness. A fresh and
luscious aftertaste.
45 Gran Viña Sol Torres Chardonnay, 2004 $32.00

Classic Chardonnay flavors. On the palate it is dry and complex but light and crisp. Aged in
French limousine oak.
Penedés
White Wines
Bin No. Bottle
46 Fransola Torres Sauvignon Blanc 2002 $48.00
From the Fransola Estate in the high Penedes, comes perhaps the richest and mellowest white
wine produced in Spain. Buttery, mouth filling, dry with a hint of oak. 90% Sauvignon Blanc
and 10% Parrellada. A long, exquisite finish in harmony with its fruity characteristics.
47 Viña Esmeralda Torres 2005 $34.00
This is a fresh wine with intensely fruity and floral aromas of passion fruit, peach blossoms and
honeysuckle ripe banana and jasmine, with an appealing hint of spice. Crisp and elegant on the palate.
49 Viña Sol Torres 2004 $26.00
Soft with hints of apple and pear flavors. Made from Parallada.
604 Parés Baltà Blanc de Pacs 2005 $26.00
Yellow, lemony color with bright straw streaks. Very intense aroma dominated by ripe white fruit
(pears and apples) with a slight floral background. In the mouth it is fresh with good acidity and soft.
It has an intense fruity aftertaste with a fresh sensation.
682 Gramona Gessami 2004 $31.00
60% Muscat, 40% Sauvignon Blanc. Although Muscat is often sweet, do not be fooled. The addition of
Sauvignon Blanc adds crisp dry acidity to the wine leaving nothing but complex intertwining of peaches,
apricots and lower blossoms. It has a long mineral finish.
619 Pares Balta Cuvee De Carol Chardonnay $52.00

Heavy-handed. A deep golden color presages aromas and flavors of baked apple and nutmeg.
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Penedés
Red Wines
Bin No. Bottle

197 Coronas, Torres $26.00
A mix of Tempranillo, with a little Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a bright, well-structured wine with plenty of
smooth black cherry fruit.
257 Gran Coronas Reserva, Torres 2003 $32.00

85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Tempranillo. This is an elegant, mature wine with rich intense aromas of
blackberries and fennel.
249 Sangre de Toro, Torres 2002 $24.00

Rich complex Mediterranean aromas with exuberant notes of spices and blackberries. Velvety tannins are
noted on the palate with elegant flavors of licorice and small dark forest fruits (blueberries and black currants)
258 Gran Sangre de Toro, Torres 2001 $29.00

A classic Mediterranean wine with rich lush aromas. Balanced and harmonious, this red offers plum, cedar and
coffee flavors with spice and licorice accents.
259 Atrium, Torres 2003 $36.00

Attractive dark cherry color. Generous and intense varietal aroma with hints of mature jams. Overlaying
truffle and bay leaf aromas. The palate is ample and generous, with excellent sweet tannins that open out to
fruit laden nuances reminiscent of the nose.
260 Caus “Lubis” Can Rafols Dels Caus 1994 $98.00

This inky red marries firm tannins and a supple texture, ripe plum flavors and crisp acidity. It's balanced and
elegant.
261 Caus “Lubis” Can Rafols Dels Caus 1996 $90.00

This inky red is richly concentrated, with sweet, port-like flavors of very ripe fruit, chocolate and prunes. The
muscular tannins turn a bit dry on the finish; though not polished, it's powerful.
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Red Wines
Bin No. Bottle

285 Nerola Syrah Torres 2001 $32.00
This is a medium-high intensity wine. It is characterized by clear roasted toffee notes, red fruits and faint
nuances of olive, plum, cedar, and dried figs. On the palate it is a very well-balanced wine with fruit and oak
complementing each other to perfection. It is smooth with sweet tannins and the aftertaste is long and spicy.
485 Chateldon Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 $38.00

This supple red offers cedar, tobacco and spicy flavors, yet retains a core of cherry and raisin. The tannins turn a
bit dry on the finish, but the wine should bloom with food.
486 Clos Torribas Crianza 2000 $24.00

90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Plum red in color with dark ruby overtones. Light on the palate
yet not lacking in body. Its tannins have been enabled during the aging period to leave a very pleasant
aftertaste.
644 Masia Freixe Agres de Guitard 2001 $27.00

Aromas filled with fruit and spice give way to flavors of ripe fruit, licorice and pepper.
348 Mas Borras Pinot Noir, Torres 2004 $58.00

Intense floral aroma of violets over a background of cocoa and small red berries (redcurrants and
pomegranate). Smooth on the palate with sweet tannins that enhance the floral varietal notes as well as those
of truffles and spices.
684 Clos D’agon 2002 $51.00

605 Pares Balta Calcari 2005 $32.00
Baked apple and tangerine mix in this straightforward white, with firm acidity providing structure. Shows a
hint of walnut on the finish.
606 Pares Balta Electio 2004 $88.00

Blowsy and velvety, with ripe flavors of melon and cooked apple, plus accents of vanilla and honey.
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Red Wines
Bin No. Bottle
607 Parés Baltà Ros de Pacs 2005 $26.00
Elegant cherry red color. Intense, with red fruity notes of raspberries and cherries. Delicate and elegant aromas.
A sumptuous, balanced and structured palate. Soft at the beginning. Later it is fresh and it shows again the red
fruity notes.
609 Parés Baltà Mas Petit 2003 $28.00

Medium intense ruby color. The complex aroma reveals the full character of this varietal. Red fruits with a
vanilla and toasted background. On the palate it is long and complex with ample character and elegance.
610 Parés Baltà Mas Elena 2003 $31.00
Deep ruby red color with roasted red currant and spice cake on the nose. Fat, rich and jammy, with liqueuar-
like flavors of redcurrant, chocolate, spicy and minty at the same time. A rich, almost port-like wine that
finishes with big tannins that dust the palate and from teeth.
611 Parés Baltà Hisenda Miret 2003 $74.00
Bright red shades which reflect the fruit color. Complex aromas with floral fragrances, creamy notes and wild
fruit. The fruit is felt strongly in the mouth leaving traces of spices and subtle touches of toast. Long finish and
good final structure.
612 Parés Baltà Mas Irene 1999 $56.00
Intense purple red hues. Aromas of mature wild black and red berries are shaded with hints of vanilla from the
French oak. Full bodied, spicy, perfectly structured and balanced with sumptuous fruity tannins from the new
wood.
613 Parés Baltà Gratavinum 2 Pi Radius $74.00

The perimeter of a circle. 35% Carignan, 34% Garnacha, 21% Cabernet
Sauvignon & 10% Merlot. An ideal wine to be best enjoyed with traditional Mediterranean cuisine.
614 Parés Baltà Gratavinum GV5 2003 $125.00

40% Garnacha Negra, 27% Carignan, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah &
7% Merlot. A balanced, elegant, fine and fruity wine.
616 Parés Baltà Absis 2001 $150.00
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Purple color with traces of cherry and with an intense black layer, with notes of sweet and red fruits, raisins,
plums and mulberries, perfectly integrated with oak. Silky, juicy and penetrating, with powerful essence of
berry flavors complicated by coco nuts oak, licorice and fresh herbs. Very long finish.
Penedés
Jean Leon Wines
After having acquired the best land in Penedes Spain, Jean Leon set about choosing the best vines for his wines.
To the astonishment of local growers, he obtained the lowest yielding Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot,
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the most famous French wineries, Chateaux; Lafite-Rothschild, La Lagune, to name a
few. After years of research, the use of traditional viticulture, the most modern winemaking techniques, and the most
careful approach to every phase of winemaking lead, inevitably, to a singular, unique and mythical wine. These wines
are totally natural and crafted. Now under the ownership and direction of Spain’s critically acclaimed Torres Winery
under the Auspices of 6th generation wine maker, Miguel Torres, Jr.
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747 Jean Leon Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 $39.00
263 Jean Leon Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 1995 $34.00

85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. This wine offers an intense, complex, varietal nose
bolstered by aromas from oak aging. Hints of vanilla, toasted wood, smoke. On the palate it is meaty and
velvety. It has a good structure with sweet tannins accompanied by hints of dried fruit and toasted almonds.
Long, persistent and pleasing finish.
748 Jean Leon Cabernet Gran Reserva 1994 $78.00

This spends two years in oak – the first in new French and the second in used French and American. Very
appealing leafy edged berry and blackcurrant nose, together with some spicy oak notes. The chunky dense
palate has a nice minerally edge. Firm tannins complete what is quite an ambitious wine.
264 Jean Leon Merlot, 1998 $30.00

100% Merlot. Fruit aromas of damson, strawberry and blackberry blended harmoniously with hints of wood
spices, smoke, toast, and vanilla. An outstanding Merlot no matter where produced.
265 Jean Leon “Terrasola” Syrah-Cariñena 2002 $33.00

Dark ruby color. On the nose, it is floral and elegantly perfumed with prominent sweet notes
Of blueberry and redcurrant jam or compote, well balanced with those of oak ageing (toast,
Fine notes of coconut and spices). Silky on the palate, presenting notes of red fruits, with
Toasted notes of caramel and toffee and sweet smooth tannins.

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Penedes
Torres Black Label
The legendary, Miguel Torres Gran Coronas “Black Label” comes from a select hilltop vineyard of 32 acres, called
“Mas La Plana”, located in Pachs de Penedes, about 35 miles from Barcelona Spain, and is only produced in
Outstanding vintages. Often heralded as Spain’s finest red wines at the world renown Gault-Milau International Wine
Olympics in Paris, the legendary 1970 “Black label” was judged in a blind tasting as the number one wine in its
category, outranking the likes of ‘70 Latour and ’61 Mission Haut-Brion.
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266 Gran Coronas “Black Label” Torres 1971 $195.00
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 20% Ul de Llebre are the premium varieties
used to make the pride of the Torres family. No longer available in the U.S. or the winery.

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep dark red color and great varietal character
reflecting full maturity of the Cabernet grape. A legendary vintage. Great mellowness and body.

90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep ripe cherry color with complex,
rich aromas. Ready to drink now. Great mellowness and body.

The Cabernet Sauvignon character of this wine stands out with a deep ruby color and fruity flavor.
270 Gran Coronas “Mas La Plana” Torres 1981 $145.00

Exhibits distinctive Cabernet character in the nose, with rich overtones of black berries and a
touch of oak.

Intensive Cabernet nose suggests coffee and leather, harmonizing with a note of green olives and a
little mint. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

An extraordinary vintage. Boasting ripe currant and deep cherry flavors due to a bountiful
Cabernet Sauvignon grape; classically structured with a firm, seamless finish.
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Penedes
Black Label
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Soft and supple with intense bouquet or black currants, licorice and cedar, plus a hint of vanilla from the oak.
A wine with finesse and outstanding character, with long aging potential. 100% Cabernet.
523 Gran Coronas, Mas la Plana 1990 1 . 5 Liter $275.00
A well made wine entering its prime. Mature and complex flavors of ripe cherry, plum tar and mushrooms.
Well integrated with smooth tannins and a lingering finish.
Displays great depth and complexity, with intense aromas of black currants, black berries and ripe cherry.
A note of dry cigar leaves contributed by oak aging, round out the excellent structure and long finish of this
outstanding wine. 100% Cabernet.
100% Cabernet. 7,941 cases produced from 70 acre Mas La Plana Estate. Fermented in stainless steel tanks
with 3-4 weeks of skin contact. Aged 6 months in new oak casks, then 12 months in barrels.

Generous, complex and balanced, brimming with berry and cherry fruit flavors, accented by vanilla and floral
notes that are rich yet harmonious. Well-structured and graceful.
Intense and fruity. Hint of sweet vanillin American oak, then maraschino cherry, smoke, tobacco and leather
and spice on the nose. A terrific wine with the cherry flavors coming back on the long rich finsh.
262 Gran Coronas “Mas la Plana” Torres 2001 $76.00
An outstanding wine with rich deep cherry and truffle flavors.
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Penedes
Reserva Real
1995 celebrated the 125th Anniversary of the Torres winery. In honor of the fact, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I visited
the winery and saw the vineyards and installations, showing great interest in every aspect of winemaking. While
tasting the wines, His Majesty showed particular appreciation for a red wine from the Santa Margarita de Agulladol
vineyard. At this high altitude location, presided over by a Romanesque chapel dating from the 12th century. The fine
slate soils produce very small harvests of an exceptional wine that subsequently ages and becomes more refined in new
oak barrels from the forests of Nevers (France). In 1997 this Reserva Real (Royal Reserve) was vintified separately in
memory of the visit by His Majesty, King Juan Carlos I.
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281 Reserva Real, Torres 1997 $225.00
Intense deep mahogany red color, with brown tinges in keeping with a properly aged wine. On the nose the
wine is intense, complex and very fruity (blackberry and raspberry jams). There are clear signs of oak in a series
of toasted aromas (toasted almonds and toasted bread) and a slight hint of smoke over a spicy background of
cloves and bay leaf. On the palate it is powerful and to emerge, with body and huge concentration enhanced
by its sweet but well structured tannins.
Awards: Gold Medal Challenge International du Vin 2001
Gold Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2001
Gold Medal Les Olympiades du Vin 2001 (Francia)
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Priorato
This is a small area sheltered by the natural barrier of the Monsarat. Outstanding reds are robust, deeply
colored with a high concentration of aromas and flavors with high alcohol content. The vineyards lie on slopes with
slatey soil. Richard Gonzmarts’ favorite region for overall great reds.
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286 Clos Martinet, Jose Luis Perez 1999 $125.00
The Clos Martinet wines are classic “new wave” Priorat, with very impressive concentration and massive fruit.
474 Clos Martinet , Jose Luis Perez 2002 $120.00
Rich, pure flavors of raspberry and cherry jam are framed by chocolate notes in this alluring red. It has firm,
well-integrated tannins and enough acidity to keep it lively. Voluptuous yet balanced.
138 Clos Martinet, Jose Luis Perez 2003 $115.00

Thick texture carries plum, earth and tobacco flavors in this solid red. It's concentrated and balanced.
290 Clos Mogador, René Barbier 1998 $150.00

Rich, deep, and supple as velvet, this inky red is concentrated yet plush, with thick yet graceful flavors of
plums, coffee and toast. Accessible now, but it has the muscle to last.

Suave, sophisticated, rich and concentrated, but remains balanced and polished, with bright blueberry and
blackberry flavors supported by toasty, vanilla-scented oak. Named #4 wine in the World by Wine
Spectator in 2003
473 Clos Mogador , René Barbier 2002 $145.00

This fleshy red shows cherry, raspberry, prune, earth and herbal flavors and thick tannins, with a spicy tobacco
finish. A bit rustic, but generous, and a good match for hearty dishes.
545 Clos Mogador, René Barbier 2002 1 . 5 Liter $290.00

Extremely intense and rich. The bouquet is very complex showing powerful fruit, wild herbs, vanilla from the
new oak and spices. On the palate the wine is immensely powerful with layers of fruit and a unique mineral
spicyness that makes the best Priorat wines so distinctive.
531 Clos Mogador, René Barbier 2003 1 . 5 Liter $360.00
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Priorato
Bin No. Bottle
479 Manyettes Clos Mogador, René Barbier 2001 $118.00
This massive red shows a thick texture and powerful tannins that nearly mask intense flavors of black currant,
espresso and anise. But after the concentration and the alcohol, the finish echoes with sweet fruit and spice.
490 Manyettes Clos Mogador, Rene Barbier 2003 $115.00
292 Gran Clos, Fuente 1998 $108.00

A vivid red that shows the ripe, crushed fruit typical of Priorat, with notes of blackberry, black pepper and cola.
The texture is lush, with firm underlying tannins and a spicy finish.
686 Gran Clos, Fuente 2000 $96.00

Rich, combining impressive concentration with beautiful purity of fruit. Loaded with blackberry, blueberry
and plum flavors, enrobed in a lush blanket of toasty vanilla oak.
477 Grand Clos, Fuente 2001 $95.00

This rich red combines impressive concentration with beautiful purity of fruit. It's loaded with blackberry,
blueberry and plum flavors, enrobed in a lush blanket of toasty, vanilla oak. 93 Points Wine Spectator.
484 Fuentes Finca El Puig 2001 $78.00

A blend of 40% Grenache, 38% Carignan, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Syrah and Merlot) boasts
great richness, aromatic complexity, and stature. Blue, red, and black fruits along with notions of liquid
minerals, flowers, and tasty oak dominate this rich, impressively built 2001
293 Cims de Porrera “Classic” 1998 $155.00

Amazing dense ruby color. A complex rich bouquet with massive fruit, peppery, spicy tones and a hint of new
oak. On the palate the wine displays great elegance, purity and layers of rich fruit.
571 Cims de Porrera “Classic” 1998” 1 . 5 Liter $215.00
573 Cims de Porrera “Classic” 1998” 3 Liter $425.00
475 Cims de Porrera “Classic” 1999 $130.00

Ripe, almost roasted, with black cherry, wild herb, licorice and black pepper notes. It has rich, round tannins,
with good concentration, but remains balanced and generous, with a spicy finish.
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476 Cims de Porrera Solanes 2001 $42.00
A luscious, velvety texture carries plum, toast, spice and licorice flavors in this generous red. The tannins are
big, ripe and round, the finish sweet and spicy.
Priorato
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478 Font de la Figuera 2002 $45.00
Bright, focused black cherry and plum flavors, and lively acidity, give this big red a refreshing quality that
brings you back for another sip. Then the smoky, toasty and spicy notes build and linger.
346 Odysseus Tinto Vinedos de Ithaca 2002 $75.00
The nose shows intriguing spices, dark berry fruit with identifiable Garnacha and Cariñena varietal
characteristics that create an amazing harmony. Palate follows the nose and you are rewarded with a
complexity that is easy to enjoy.
675 Dits del Terra $138.00

The name “Dits del Terra” literally means “Fingers of the Earth”. This wine is the brainchild of South Africa’s
most celebrated winemaker, Eben Sadie. Harvested by hand.
677 Mas Doix 2003 $145.00
Mas Doix has testable minerality, and pretty fuit as well. A full-bodied wine.
580 Pinord Priorat +7 $68.00
Full and complex, smooth and balanced on the palate. A wine in which slightly smoked red fruits predominate.
The persistence of jam and mineral tastes gives it is peculiar quality.
294 Pasanau, Finca la Planeta 1998 $75.00
Intense ripe fruit coats the palate first, then darker flavors of coffee, anise and minerals emerge and linger. Firm
tannins and high alcohol provide an impressive structure.
300 Pasanau Finca la Planeta 2001 $68.00
Thick and powerful, with ripe, roasted flavors of plum, raisin and spice and muscular, mouthfilling tannins. A
bruiser, it needs hearty foods to come into balance.
295 Alvaro Palacios “Les Terrasses” 2000 $52.00
A beautiful red wine made with 40% Garnacha, 40% Cariñena and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
296 Alvaro Palacios “Finca Dofi” 2000 $105.00

A blend of Garnacha, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Cariñena. Thick, dense and suave, with vibrant flavors.
297 Alvaro Palarios Ermita 1998 $650.00

Plush on the mid plate yet firm on the finish, this concentrated red delivers plenty of ripe fruit and oak, balance
and rich. International style in its texture and polish yet the flavors are distinctive. Only 50 cases imported.
Scored 93 points on Wine Spectator.
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Bin No.
301 Scala Dei Cartoixa Reserva 2003 $48.00
Alluring spice notes of cinnamon and clove add complexity to the ripe plum and sweet vanilla flavors in this
rich red. It's balanced and expressive, not overly powerful, but brings you back for another sip. Grenache,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
302 Scala Dei Criança 2000 $38.00

This smooth, light red shows modest cherry and vanilla flavors.
591 Domini de la Cartoxia Clos Galena 2002 $76.00

Soft velvety texture that keeps giving! Beautiful black fruit and well integrated tannins.
613 Parés Baltà Gratvinum 2πr (the perimeter of a circle) 2004 $74.00
The name 2πr defines the perfect roundness of this wine. This wine has the unique character of the terroir of
the Priorat with the softness, balance and fruitiness of the grapes.
614 Parés Baltà Gratvinum GV5 2003 $125.00

A balanced, elegant, fine and fruity wine combined with the minerality and touch of the terroir of Priorat.
621 Rotllan Torra Amadis 2003 $94.00

An unfiltered blend of 45% Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Carignan. Classic notes of black
raspberries, sweet cassis, blackberries, steely crushed rocks and flowers emerge from this medium to
full-bodied, pure and dense wine.
622 Rotllan Torra Reserva 2001 $132.00

Ripe currant flavors framed by notes of pronounced minerality. Excellent purity and length.
623 Rotlan Torra ‘’Tirant’ 2002 $128.00

Sweet aromas of blue and black fruits interwoven with flowers and vanillin are followed by a dense, rich,
explosively ripe, concentrated wine boasting loads of character, a real terroir feel, and a sweet, pure finish.
581 Clos Figueres 2004 $110.00

This harmonious red marries ripe fruit and firm tannins, with blackberry, coffee and mineral
notes. Balanced and concentrated, but needs time to bloom.
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Tarragona
The greater part of the vineyards of Tarragona are given to Cava production. But this vineyard sometimes offers
remarkable value nearly as rich and extracted as those in Montsant and Priorat.
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287 Laurona 2000 $55.00
Appealing opaque black-purple color. Fresh, expressive nose bursting with crushed berry fruit, licorice,
Mediterranean herbs and spice notes from the oak. The palate is well-balanced and harmonious, with smooth
tannins and refreshing acidity. Named in 2001 by Wine Spectator as one of the top 100 wines of the world.
288 Laurona 2001 $60.00
Plum, blackberry and vanilla flavors are alluring in this polished red. Well -integrated, with the spicy,
lingering finish bringing you back for another sip.
289 Laurona Seleccion $65.00

This round, velvety red wraps ripe blackberry and mineral flavors in soft tannins and smoky oak, and the spicy
fruit lingers on the finish.
687 Laurona 2003 $50.00

Pretty raspberry and strawberry flavors gain depth from floral, mineral and herbal accents in this
plush, well structured red. Balanced and deceptively powerful.
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Yecla
Known as the sunshine D.O with almost 100,000 hectares of vineyards in the ancient kingdom of Murcia. Known for
big reds with high alcohol. Monanstrell (Mouvedre) is the main grape varietal.
Bin No. Bottle

112 Castillo de Baron, Monastrell 2002 (Yecla) $28.00
A classic case of the "new" style of Yecla. Full of pure red and black fruit, some black pepper as well as
other spices.
678 Castano Hecula 2003 $27.00

Ruby coloured wine of good intensity with nuances of aubergine and a purple tint at the edge of the glass.
fruity aromatic background, with mature notes of cherries, plums and blackcurrants. There are also more
delicate notes of flowers, roses, peonies and violets. A nice acidity that is well integrated into the wine and tight
but fine tannins which prolong the gustative sensation. The wine has a promosing length that indicates it will
keep well and the finish is woody and spicy.
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California Wines
California traces its winegrowing roots back to the mid 1700’s when Spanish explorers &
Franciscan fathers moved north from Mexico and established religious retreats throughout California.
Although the early winemaking began with the native Mexican mission grape, this rustic wine made
fulfilled a need by the missions for sacramental ceremonies and medicinal purposes.
Almost every kind of climate and geologic resource exists in California – from the 840 mile
long Pacific Coastline to the hot, dry Central Valley to the majestic mountains of the Sierra Nevadas.
And California has the distinction of, unlike the European wineries who have strict laws on what
grapes can be grown and where, of being able to freely plant any and all grape varieties.
California’s revolution began in 1976 when at a comparative tasting in Paris, two California
wines – a California chardonnay and a cabernet beat all other wines in the blind tasting. The
incredulous wins by Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973
Cabernet sparked a tidal wave that swept New World wines across the ocean to Europe and helped
put California at the epicenter of not just United States winemaking, but world wide.
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Private Label Wines
From California
Don Casimiro
These wines were created in honor of the founders of the Columbia Restaurant, Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. and Jr.
Blended with grapes from California by Roundhill Winery under the auspices of Richard and Casey Gonzmart, the
great grandsons of the founders.

14 Don Casimiro, Cabernet Sauvignon(California) $26.00 $6.50
This is a classic style Cabernet Sauvignon emphasizing ripe currant flavors.
15 Don Casimiro, Merlot (California) $26.00 $6.50

A soft and velvety medium bodied wine with subtle berry tones.
16 Don Casimiro, Chardonnay (California) $26.00 $6.50

Elegant and fruity with moderate oak character. This is a ripe and creamy Chardonnay.
17 Don Casimiro, White Zinfandel (California) $26.00 $6.50

By using 100% Zinfandel grapes, our wine has a vibrant salmon color with rich intense flavors of
Strawberry and a crisp, clean finish.
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Sparkling Wines
Bin No. Bottle

2 Domaine Carneros Tattinger $52.00
The cuvée intertwines lovely flavors of lemon blossom, honeydew melon, ripe peaches and pears. Toasted
nuts,caramel and hints of baking spice add to the complexity. The wine finishes with the signature creamy
flavors for which Domaine Carneros is famous.
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Chardonnay
16 Don Casimiro, Chardonnay (California) $26.00 $6.50
Elegant and fruity with moderate oak character. This is a ripe and creamy Chardonnay.
64 Chardonnay, Hess Select 2003 (California) $30.00

Vintage after vintage, a tradition of great quality and great value. Medium bodied and ripely flavored. A soft,
nearly luscious wine, with good balance. Rated “Best Buy”,Wine Spectator.
Central Coast
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690 Mer Soleil Chardonnay $64.00
Mer Soleil’s signature aromas of tropical fruit (mango, honeysuckle and citrus) with notes of toasted spice
(clove, nutmeg). In the mouth, the flavors follow through seamlessly, fulfilling the promise of the aromas and
balancing the ripe fruit with the acidity that is hallmark of this cool-climate growing area. The texture is
mouthfilling—lush and dense; the finish is long and polished yet powerful.
North Coast
Bin No. Bottle
78 William Selyem Chardonnay 2000 (North Coast,California $79.00
Very good, with extra facets to hold your interest. The core pear, spice and buttery oak flavors are rich yet
elegant, finishing in a persistent aftertaste. 771 cases made.
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Chardonnay
Carneros
Bin No. Bottle
61 Chardonnay Carneros, Robert Mondavi 2003 (Carneros) $40.00
Vibrant notes of ripe apple, tropical fruit, pear, cinnamon and citrus are captured from grapes
grown in the distinctive terroir of the Carneros District. The 1997 harvest was and excellent
vintage in terms of quality and good yields.
69 Chardonnay, Artesa Reserva 1999 (Carneros) $36.00

Ripe, rich and complex with layers of fig, anise, apricot and tangerine finishing with a tight focus and a beam of
flavors.
84 Benziger Chardonnay (Carneros) $32.00

Creamy richness, good depth, lively acidity, vibrant apple and pear fruit and zesty oak. Seamlessly balanced.
744 Benziger Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros) $52.00

A Chardonnay in a rich, complex style. It is full bodied and very fleshy on the palate, with excellent depth of
flavor, and a long, mildly oaky finish. It tastes of tropical fruit, peach, lemon, toasted oak, and baked bread.
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Chardonnay
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle
63 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2005 $80.00
A full bodied rich and creamy wine that is exceptionally well balanced and elegant, yet with
supple fruity quality and long lingering finish that satisfies the palate.
71 PlumpJack Reserve Chardonnay 2006 $78.00

This chardonnay reveals essences of Meyer Lemon, wisteria, apricot, banana, ripe pineapple and tangerine with
hints of créme angalis and mace. A mocha reminiscent touch of oak accentuates a long, pleasant and balanced
finish in the hall mark PlumpJack style.
73 Cuvasion’s Carneros Chardonnay 2001 $40.00

Cuvaison’s Carneros Chardonnay comes from a 400 acre estate in the southern part of Napa Valley. Bright,
light straw color with crisp golden highlights. Aromas of melon, peach blossom, citrus and kiwi fruit. Rich,
honeyed fruit and key lime pie taste with hints of toast and allspice.
75 John’s Creek Vineyard Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay 2001 $70.00

This distinctive Chardonnay has a beautiful core of fruit with flavors of melon, pear and apple showing bright
and crisp on the palate, and notes of mineral and fig in the back ground. Vanilla and spice from the oak are
present on the mid palate and hints of malolactic increase the velvety mouthfeel and richness while gaining
length on the finish.
76 Signorello Chardonnay 2000 $49.00

Careful pressing of whole clusters minimized skin contact. This gentle process helps the wine achieve balance
as well as develop a silky mouth-feel and enhances the aging potential. The nose opens with intense tropical
fruit, toast and mineral aromas. Rich fruit flavors, especially of apple and pear enhance the lush palate.
French oak provides a touch of spice with hints of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. An apple-like crispness
balances these silky, toasty layers.
77 Raymond Reserve Chardonnay 2001 $35.00

100% varietal, the Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay has perfect balance and classic varietal character. Rich
and full-bodied, the wine typically displays subtle flavors of apple, pear and tropical fruit.
86 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2003 $72.00

In the glass the wine displays our typical bright green, yellow-gold color. On the nose it is a big bowl of fresh
fruit, with intense green apple, fresh honeydew melon, and citrus in the background.
630 Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay 2004 $38.00

This wine has flavors reminiscent of apple, peach and pear and is round and silky.
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Chardonnay
Russian River
Bin No. Bottle

57 Marimar Torres Chardonnay 2002 $50.00
Rich and full-bodied, with loads of tropical fruit, sugar can, fig and melon, along with a good dose
of toasty, cedary oak.
59 Marimar Torres Charddonay 1998 $78.00

Starts with a crisp, green apple edge, then smoothes, gaining spice and nutmeg notes that turn complex.
541 Marimar Torres Chardonnay 1998 1 . 5 Liter $180.00
542 Marimar Torres Chardonnay 1998 3 Liter $450.00
540 Marimar Torres Chardonnay 1996 1 . 5 Liter $150.00

Sleek and elegantly styled, offering ripe creamy pear, vanilla, apple and honey notes, this complex
Chardonnay holds its focus through a long, lingering aftertaste that picks up pretty oak shadings.
58 Chardonnay, Dobles Lias, Marimar Torres 1998 $75.00
Serves up a modest range of spicy pear, butterscotch and melon flavors, turning complex, if on a
small scale.
626 Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel 2004 $49.00

On the nose it has opulent, spicy black cherry carietal character, appealing briar and smoke overtones, and a
layered, elegant structure. The palate is nicely balanced, with a bit of pepper and briar.
641 Kunde Estate Chardonnay Reserve 2002 $62.00

Apple, pear, ripe tropical fruits, roasted corn, toast and a lively herbal element. The robust flavors finish cleanly
on the palate, with enough structure to suggest the potential for more pleasure as the wine matures and ages in
bottle."
780 Sebastiani Chardonnay Russian River $45.00

Well-proportioned, with spicy pear and apple fruit and a hint of citrus blossom. Ends with a clean,
refreshing finish.
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Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley
Bin No. Bottle
65 Chardonnay, Byron Vineyard “Estate Bottled” 1998 (Santa Maria Valley) $49.00
Delicious array of ripe, rich pear, spice and citrus on the palate with a Long and Lingering finish.
Sonoma
Bin No. Bottle
62 “Island Block”, Murphy Goode Chardonnay 2002 $45.00
Island Block Chardonnay grows in the banks of the Russian River in Alexander Valley. Entirely barrel
Fermented in 100% new French oak. The barrel fermentation and oak help frame intriguing notes of
white peach and Bosc pear while adding a subtle and well integrated hazelnut character.
66 “Demaris” Landmark Chardonnay 2000 $60.00

Reticent nose hints at lime and hazelnut. Dense, supple and ripe; has an almost unctuous texture but firm
perfectly integrated acids and a lively note of orange peel give this wine excellent clarity of flavor.
67 “Flintwood” Clos du Bois Chardonnay 1999 $40.00

Tight, flinty and simple, with spicy pear notes of modest depth and complexity.
70 Gloria Ferrer Chardonnay $32.00

Good intensity and sense of balance, with ripe pear, butterscotch and honeysuckle flavors that
Gain complexity while remaining elegant.
72 Mazzocco Chardonnay 2001 $29.00

An abundance of pear and green apple layered with hints of tropical flavors come forward in the bouquet. This
is a rich Chardonnay with good acidity. Flavors of toasty oak and the sweetness of vanilla linger in the mouth.
Ripe Chardonnay character is intertwined with citrus and pear flavors. This is an elegant wine and a great
accompaniment to food.
79 Sebastiani Chardonnay 2003 $32.00

Ripe and spicy, with a medley of pear, tangerine and nectarine along with rich, smoky-toasty oak. Long
luxurious flavors on the finish.
88 Sebastiani Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2002 $48.00

Rich and creamy, with layers of fig, vanilla, nectarine and citrus. Sharply focused, intense and lively, with an
elegant aftertaste that echoes fruit and honeysuckle.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Bin No. Bottle

82 Sauvignon Blanc, Hanna 2002 (Russian River Valley) $30.00
This Sauvignon Blanc hails from the Slusser Road Vineyard in the cool Russian River Valley and is untouched
by oak, emphasizing a lively acidity and fruit and floral aromas. Straw Green in color with of honey, floral,
grapefruit, lemon and grass. Round and crisp on the palate.
90 Benziger Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma) $28.00

It is fruit driven in style, with subtle oak and herb overtones. In aroma, it smells of apple, lemongrass, and
vanilla; on the palate, it is medium bodied, softly textured with bright acid, and medium long on the finish.
435 Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) $28.00

This wine has a vibrant offering with aromas of grapefruit, melon and hints of peach. It is light to medium
bodied and delivers rich and refreshing citrus flavors and excellent balance.
633 St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) $28.00

This is a crisp and fragrant wine, with bright tangy ruby grapefruit, sweet lime, gooseberry and just a hint of
orange blossom. There is tremendous depth and dimension on the palate with loads of grapefruit, passion fruit
and guava. This is a racy wine that finishes long and clean.
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Fume Blanc
Bin No. Bottle

80 Fume Blanc, Murphy Goode Reserve 2002 (Sonoma) $30.00
This wine was fermented and aged for eight months in 77% French and 23% in American oak Barrels.
Complex and powerful aromas mix pear, spice, honey and herbs. The flavor is dense with rich pear and passion
fruit notes and a firm full finish.
81 Fume Blanc Reserve, Robert Mondavi 2001 (Napa) $60.00

Bright and perky, with pretty grapefruit, melon and herb notes. The flavors blend nicely, yielding
a refreshing and versatile.
85 Fume Blanc, Grgich Hills 2005 (Napa) $35.00

Crisp and tart, with good intensity to grass, lemon and quince flavors that would show best with food.
Other Whites

17 Don Casimiro, White Zinfandel (California) $26.00 $6.50
By using 100% Zinfandel grapes, our wine has a vibrant salmon color with rich intense flavors of
Strawberry and a crisp, clean finish.
83 Conundrum 2005 (California) $44.00

Wonderful complexity and range of flavors, with ripe pear, fig, nectarine, tangerine, vanilla and anise Notes,
turning smooth and revealing layers of depth. Grape varietals include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Semillon and other.
636 St. Supery Virtú (Napa Valley) $28.00

53% Semillon and 47% Sauvignon Blanc. Wonderful aromas of honeysuckle, citrus blossoms and melon
show up quickly in the aroma. They are soon married with barrel scents of toast and vanilla to create and
intoxicating fragrance. On the palate are flavors of pear and peach from the Sauvignon Blanc while cream
and lemon meringue comes from the Semillon.
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Cabernet Sauvignon

14 Don Casimiro, Cabernet Sauvignon(California) $26.00 $6.50
This is a classic style Cabernet Sauvignon emphasizing ripe currant flavors.
Alexander Valley
Bin No. Bottle
309 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 $215.00
Dark Garnet color and a rich nose of blackberry jam, licorice, sandalwood and ginger. It has a juicy, full attack
with loads of berry character, excellent body and a long, rich, fruity finish.

Cola and coconut aromas lead to a firm band of spice and currant-laced Cabernet fruit that picks up a cedary
edge on the finish.

Smooth and polished, with a mix of mature cedar, currant and cherry-scented fruit, framed by a dash of smoky
vanilla- and coconut-shaded oak, but finishing with a complex mix of fruit and oak.
312 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $38.00

A mix of fruit bowl berry and plum flavors, with earth and leather that turns dry with a sage-like dustiness.
317 Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 $40.00

This Cabernet from the Alexander Valley exhibits all the luscious, full-bodied characteristics of an
exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Brimming with lush velvety blackberry and vanilla flavors. This Cabernet is
complemented by aromas of black cherry and currants. 100% barrel fermented in French oak. Rich and
chewy, it is plush and smooth on the palate with perfectly integrated oak.
391 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 $48.00

This offering of Alexander Valley Cabernet is full-bodied with firm tannins. This wine seems to be a cross
between the 1999 and 2002 Vintage: it has an herbal, leafy character, but still has lots of lush, forward fruit.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle

532 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 1 . 5 Liter $360.00
Unique aromas of fennel, violets, star anise dried sweet herbs, and black cherry preserves in the aroma are
echoed in the wine in this classically constructed cabernet. As the wine opens, bright acidity counterpoints
elicit notes of cedar, sweet black fruit and spices that are enhanced by a background of Baker’s chocolate and
vanilla, culminating in a rich finish.
533 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 3 Liter $775.00
306 PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2002 $250.00

The long and honorable heritage of PlumpJack winery is classically stamped in the notes of intense black
cherry jam and cassis which sound throughout the 1999 Reserve Cabernet. The rich fruit flavors are brightly
contrasted by essences of bright coffee, tobacco and cocoa. A lingering intricate finish is accented by essences
of sweet, toasted, smoky oak and a hint of vanilla caramel.
Well-oaked and smooth-textured, with mocha and dill leading to a mix of dried berry, currant, anise and sage.
Gains complexity and depth on the finish, where the tannins are dry and earthy.
Profound and powerful wine with great finesse. Deep garnet color and a concentrated nose of cassis, chocolate,
cloves, nutmeg and vanilla. This wine has great depth and balance on the palate, with a sweet core of cassis
fruity and a long finish.
314 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $88.00
Complex, with a supple band of currant, blackberry and cherry.
315 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 $160.00
The Chateau Margaux of Napa. The aim of Spottswoode Winery is to produce classic, estate grown wines that
faithfully reflect their grape origin in a distinct refine style. Dark Great structure. Limited.
Rich and polished with layers of plush fruit nicely framed by toasty oak. Well balanced displaying forward
aromas of black fruit, cranberry, lavender, chocolate and ginger, Asian spice and light wisps of tobacco and
sage. A smooth, velvety finish rounds out this inviting wine.
This fleshy wine exhibits rich currant, game, herb and cedary notes. Well-focused, plush and complex, the
flavors are elegant and graceful through the finish.
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California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle
edium-dark ruby color; attractive, forward, plummy, sweet black cherry and blackberry fruit aroma with notes
of cassis and sweet oak; full body; big, intense, concentrated, dark currant and blackberry fruit flavors that are
rich and layered; well balanced and firmly structured; full tannin; rough finish; lingering aftertaste.
319 Dominus Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 $125.00
Deep ruby color with a complex nose of cloves, blackberries and dark chocolate. The structured tannins are
enrobed with an enticing aroma. This wine explodes in the mid palate, with the essences of spices and worn
leather. The long lingering finish displays a harmony of tobacco, coffee and fruit.
318 Dominus Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $160.00

Very Bordeaux-like in its presentation, with a mix of cedary oak, ripe currant, fresh clay, earth and rose petal
flavors. Rich and supple, it's well-focused and elegantly styled, gaining richness and depth on the finish, where
the tannins become more evident.
320 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1996 $150.00

Rich and complex yet retrained in style, with pretty coffee, currant, black cherry, spice and anise flavors that
fan out nicely, this California Cabernet turns particularly elegant and polished on the long finish.
321 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $42.00

Wonderfully supple texture and great purity of fruit, with polished cherry, berry, sage, anise and leather notes
that stay tightly focused and linger on the finish.
322 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, Regusci Vineyard $96.00

The 1999 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is filled with black cherry, chocolate, red fruits and with the signature of
the Stag’s Leap distinct pleasant leafy accent. The flavors of the wine are full, deep and balanced with an
elegant finish.
323 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, Stag’s Leap Vineyard $108.00
Elegant and refined, with subtle currant, fresh earth, herb, and sage flavors and tight, earthy tannins, though it
leaves you hoping for more depth and complexity
651 Stag’s Leap Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap Winery $235.00
The Cask 23 has tremendous power and grace. Its inky, ruby-red color only hints at the intense, concentrated
aromatics and flavors that follow. Complex flavors of red berries, black stone fruity, and cassis stand out against
a backdrop of cinnamon, Indian spice, and earthy forest floor notes. Perfectly balanced with a luscious velvety
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mouthfeel, well-integrated tannins, and a long, oak-sweetened finish, this seductive wine promises years of
aging potential.
California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle

324 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 $68.00
Rich red color with black cherry and vanilla originating from the delicate oak used in ageing. An explosive
taste of black cherry and cassis balanced with a hint of cocoa and vanilla that end with soft and silky tannins.
326 Raymond Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $48.00

Intense, with bold black currant and black cherry flavors, picking up violet, dried herb and toasty oak tones,
underscored by round tannins.
327 Clement Oroppas Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 $65.00

Ripe and complex, with tiers of candied cherry, plum, cedar, anise and tobacco. Well-balanced, with long,
spicy, earthy tannins.
328 Mondavi To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 $170.00

Unfolds in layers of dark fruit character, with complex nuances of spices, minerals, cedar and licorice. The
highly extracted flavors, velvety tannins and exquisite balance are the signature of To Kalon Vineyard’s old
vines and unique terroir.
329 Burgess Cabernet SauvignonVintage Selection 2002 $75.00

Elegant and well crafted, with a nice balance between toasty, buttery oak notes and ripe cherry, plum and
currant flavors. Finishes with firm tannins, but they’re not out of line.
332 Dollarhide Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon2000 Limited Edition $65.00

Exhibits sensational hues of deep red and purple. The aromas offer ripe cassis, blackberry, cedar, oak and toast.
The palate is full and round with ripe berry and plum, complemented by integrated oak, toast, and a hint of
espresso. Only 1365 cases made.
334 Bell Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $84.00

Medium-deep ruby color; brooding, black fruits and French roast nose; rich, well-concentrated, black fruits,
coffee and spicy oak flavors; good firm underpinning; long finish.
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California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle

335 Niebaum-Coppola “Rubicon” Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 $145.00
Made from 100% organically farmed grapes. The wine is virtually opaque yet still vibrant with a
reddish/purple hue. The aromas are pure sour cherry, red licorice and exotic spices. The palate is as dense as it
is luscious with dark fruits of black cherry, plum, and dark berry jam.
336 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 $150.00

The grapes for this wine were harvested from September 12 through October 11. Mouthwatering cherry,
blackberry and sweet plum flavors.
624 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvingon 2004 $78.00
661 Chateau Montelena Estte Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 $250.00
662 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 $235.00

Beautifully crafted, dark, rich and polished, with a tight beam of blackberry and currant fruit that’s sharply
focused and tightly wound.

Dry, with camphor, mothball and dry, bitter chalky flavors.
665 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvingon 2002 $195.00
Dark-hued, dense and chewy, with earthy currant, blackberry and wild berry flavors, yet also
shows a trace of iodine and lead. The tannins are intense, drying and chalky on the finish.
625 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvingon 2003 $165.00
498 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 1 . 5 Liter $330.00
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California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle
337 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 $130.00
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot. Pure, clear flavors of black currant and blackberry seem to fan out
across the palate, underlined by subtler notes of anise, toasted spice and roasted coffee beans. The softer,
rounded blueberry flavors of Merlot seem more intense at mid-palate. However, the overall flavor spectrum is
essentially seamless.
534 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 1 . 5 liter $260.00

Very reduced, ultrarich and plush, with a velvety texture and gobs of saturated currant, plum and black cherry
fruit. Truly a tour de force barrel sample, right down to the roasted nut finish.

Smooth, rich and seductive, with impeccable balance, great depth and lots of finesse and flavor. The layers of
plum, black cherry, mocha, spice and wild berry flavors unfold gracefully, keeping a tight focus and fanning
out, giving it a long, supple aftertaste.
338 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 $225.00

100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep, dark flavors of black currants, black cherries and juicy, lushly ripe
blackberries envelop the palate, offering a core of fruit essence that persists from first sip to finish. Notes of
toasty oak are very harmoniously integrated with the fruit. The texture is dense and elegant at the same time.
Suggestions of creamy vanilla and exotic spice flavors emerge on the long, expansive finish.
438 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $195.00

Rich yet sleek and concentrated with tiers of rip plum, wild berry and black cherry. Shows a touch of spice,
sandalwood and nutmeg. The long detailed aftertaste that keeps introducing flavors.
698 Caymus Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $210.00

Intense, complex and concentrated, with a vibrant stack of flavors built around currant, blackberry and wild
berry, with pretty oak nuances on the finish, along with ripe, firm tannins.
341 Flora Springs, Cabernet Sauvignon Wild Boar Vineyard 1999 $115.00
Firm tannins that support very bright, lively yet concentrated fruit. The result is a rustically styled wine that is
accented with spicy black currants, anise and a touch of tobacco.
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California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle
342 Mount Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 $38.00
Smells and tastes reduced, with earthy, leathery aromas and flavors providing the dominant theme. Once it
gets some air, the mushroom, currant, anise, sage and mineral flavors come to the forefront. Well-grounded with
tannin,
343 Cabernet Sauvignon, Heitz Cellar 1998 $165.00

Appealing aromas of boysenberries and plums. There is also a subtle not of spice and oak. This wine
is deftly balanced whose end result is a harmonious complex Cabernet that is polished and pleasing.
345 Cabernet Sauvingon, Oakville Backus, Joseph Phelps 2000 $195.00

Dark, rich and concentrated, with firm tannin and oak backbone supporting a core of earthy currant,
blackberry and pencil shaving scents. Intense and vibrant. Only 1,000 cases made.
340 Cabernet Sauvignon, Katherine Hall 2003 $75.00

Deep, inky ruby color. Abundant berry fruit and black cherry aromas with beautiful floral overtones, dried
spice and hints of mint and leather. A powerful, very concentrated wine reflecting it’s mountain grown origins,
with mouth coating tannins and youthful structure.
631 Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon $46.00

Hints of rasin and earth turns tight and tannic in the mouth, with a strong drying sensation and in the end more
tannins than fruit.
634 St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 $26.00

Medium-bodied, with fresh cranberry, currant and cherry-scented fruit and floral notes. Finishes with cedar
and earth notes.
638 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2003 $76.00

This beautifully balanced wine of classic Bordeaux style shows intense, concentrated aromas of cassis and
black cherries marked by smoke, spice and vanilla nuances. On the palate, the elegant yet lush fruit flavors are
set in a firm, ripe tannin structure which carries into a lengthy finish.
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California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle

361 George de Latour, Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 $195.00
A chunky and compacted Cabernet, with currant, mint and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins
and a long, fruity finish. Very ripe and rich. Tight and still closed.

An attractive, nicely crafted red. Elegant with loads of currant berries and hints of plum. Medium
to full-bodied, with licorice and berry flavors, medium tannins and a medium finish.
One of the most prestigious wines in California, the 1994 version shows an impressive core of spicy currant and
mineral-laced Cabernet flavors emerging from chewy tannins, picking up cedary oak, coffee and sage notes.

Ripe, round and smooth, with a core of coffee, currant, sage, cedar and spice. Gains nuance and complexity on
the finish, where the tannins are firm and integrated.
366 George de Latour ,Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 $150.00

Succeeds at attaining ripe fruit flavors, with plum and blackberry flavors that are appealing. Turns dry and
tannic on the finish, with a touch of astringency

Firm structure and plenty of stuffing here with cedary currant, wild berry, currant and spice, and firm tannis.

Firm structure and plenty of stuffing here, with cedary currant, wild berry, currant and spice, and firm tannins.
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California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma
Bin No. Bottle

304 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 $32.00
The nose is filled with brown sugar and blackberry aromas topped with coconut and vanilla from the oak
regime. The blackberry continues on the palate and carries through to the finish.
305 Sebastiani, Cherryblock Centenario 2001 $135.00

This wine strikes an excellent balance between ripe, grapey plum and currant flavors, and the spicy, toasty oak
adds a wonderful dimension. Intense and concentrated; sharply focused, long and complex on the finish, where
the fruit and wood work in harmony. 92 Points Wine Spectator.
307 Sebastiani, Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $120.00

This wine shows off its usual dark red crimson color and rich blackberry nose with hints of truffle and cassis.
This vintage is low on tannin but not on flavor. It fills your mouth with concentrated blackberry and cherry
furit.
308 Sebastiani, Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 $120.00

2004 was an outstanding vintage due to the dry warm summer and moderate fall temperatures. Lush
blackberry fruit in this old vine cabernet.
330 Mazzocco Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 $32.00

Full nose of Bing cherries with a hint of spice. Full bodied with good texture and mouth feel, you will find lots of
rich. The finish is long and lingering with good tannins and balance of oak.
339 Cinq Cepages, Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 $125.00
Cing Cépages (“five Varieties”) is a Bordeaux-style blend consisting of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10%
Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. This wine is smooth and harmonious with rich
supple plum and blackberry fruity shaded by cedar and black cherry.
448 Cinq Cepage, Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 $120.00
Beautifully crafted, dark, rich and layered, with blackberry, cherry, plum and wild berry fruit that zooms across
the palate, holding a tight focus and finishing with a long, complex aftertaste.
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California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma
Bin No. Bottle

745 Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve $72.00
This is a big, flamboyant Cabernet that floods the mouth with ripe, juicy flavors, but is balanced despite the size.
Blackberries, cherries, sweet red plums, cocoa and spices, with soft, sweet tannins and a long, fruity finish.
740 Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon $32.00
Full bodied, this Cabernet shows plenty of youthful red cherry fruit along with blackberry and spicy-toasty
character. Supple and round, it is further distinguished by background flavors of tobacco and dried herbs.
639 Kunde Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2001 $98.00
Substantial tannins, from both new oak and small, intensely flavored berries. Flavors of candied currants and
cherries supported by oak flavors of vanilla and caramel.
640 Kunde Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $45.00

Lush blackberry and black cherry fruit and soft chewy tannin. The hallmark of great Cabernet is both rich fruit
and long life.
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California
Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
Bin No. Bottle

371 Marimar Torres Pinot Noir 2001 $48.00
Appealing for its modest raspberry and wild berry, though it veers to the tart side, highlighting the acidity.
372 Marimar Torres Pinot Noir 2002 $46.00

Wonderful balance, with rich, smooth black cherry and plum and hints of chocolate, herb and mineral.
Finishes with a broad band of flavor and enough tannin to merit short-term cellering.
374 Marimar Torres Cristina Pinto Noir $48.00

Deep dark cherry color and intense aromas of blackberry, mocha and red fruits. It is mouth-filling, brooding
with long supple tannins and great concentration, yet soft and silky. The wine stays in your mouth long after
swallowed.
375 Jose Ferrer Select Pinot Noir 1999 $52.00

The nose is filled with perfumed dark cherry and violet, with earthy, smoky highlights adding to the complex
aromatic profile. The palate entry is supple and filled with pomegranate and red currant flavors. A roasted
oak note carries the wine through a sleek, extended finish.

On the palate it delivers intense, broad and sweet fruit, layered with spicy cherry, and
even a bit of chocolate. The overall structure is ripe and rich, pure and well delineated.
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California
Pinot Noir
Sonoma
Bin No. Bottle

378 Sebastiani Pinot Noir 2005 $44.00
A delicate, soothing style, with high-toned ripe cherry, vanilla and spicy aromatics, and a smooth,
polished texture. Finishes with supple tannins.
537 Marimar Pinot Noir 1993 1 . 5 Liter $150.00

Medium bodied, pleasant enough, with cola, berry, light oak and spice notes of modest depth.
538 Marimar Pinot Noir 1995 3 Liter $475.00

A delicious young Pinot Noir from a distinguished California vineyard, delivering ripe, rich and supple black
cherry, wild berry, plum and spice flavors that are well focused, deep and lively. The wine finishes with just the
right amount of tannin, and the aftertaste is rich and complex.
539 Marimar Pinot Noir 1996 1 . 5 Liter $130.00

Ripe, with smoky oak and earthy, slightly funky streaks to match the blackberry and cherry flavors. Picks up
complex, concentrated tea, sage and cola notes. Give the tannins time to mellow.
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California
Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley
Bin No. Bottle

373 Byron Pinot Noir 2002 ( Santa Maria Valley) $60.00
Aromas of cherry, spice and nuances of French oak illustrate a rich and well-balanced wine. This wine is silky
and pairs with a wide range of foods.
Carneros
637 Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir 2004 $48.00
A ripe, generously flavored Pinot Noir, that is softly textured, lightly oak and medium long on the finish.
Tasting of strawberry, toast, plums and spicy oak.
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California
Merlot
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle

344 Signorello Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 $74.00
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc. The nose opens to black currant, vanilla and
hints of cedar. The full bodied palate continues with these flavors of ripe cassis, vanilla and hints of tobacco.
The long and intense finish is accentuated by young velvety tannins. To preserve fruity intensity the wine was
not filtered prior to bottling.
382 Robert Mondavi Merlot 2001 $56.00

Weaves together a supple, complex array of earth currant, black cherry, herb, anise, tar and cedar, fanning out
on the finish revealing depth and nuance.
383 Nickel & Nickel Merlot 2002 $56.00

This Merlot has a nice core of berry fruit, layered with dried herbs of bay leaf and sage and
combined with notes of earth and spice. The sweet, toasty oak adds complexity and the firm, yet supple,
tannins provide Length to the finish.
384 Freemark Abby Merlot 1999 $52.00

Perfumed red raspberry and strawberry fruity shows a balanced ripeness in this wine, carried on the gentle, soft
tannins of merlot.
385 Rutherford Hill Merlot 2001 $42.00

Rutherford Hill’s flagship wine is rich and full-flavored, crafted in elegant and refined style. This wine is
packed with lush layers of fruity, leather, vanilla, toasted oak and mouth filling silky tannins.
386 Etude Merlot 2002 $65.00

75% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. Packed with flavors of ripe plum, chocolate and anise.
This supple wine has uncanny balance and fine tannins. The finish leaves a lasting impression of rich ripe fruit.
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434 Witehall Lane Merlot 2002 $35.00
This Cabernet is an alluring blend with perfect balance between ripe fruit and restrained structure. It has
attractive aromas of plum, currant, toasty oak and earth tones. This plush wine is loaded with flavors of
blackberry, plum and cherry that linger well beyond the velvety finish.
California
Merlot
380 Sebastiani, Merlot 2000 (Alexander Valley) $44.00
A decidedly oaky style, but very well-executed, with the creamy vanilla and mocha flavors from barrels
standing up nicely to the ripe cherry, tobacco and currant flavors, which are complex and concentrated.
15 Don Casimiro, Merlot (California) $26.00 $6.50

A soft and velvety medium bodied wine with subtle berry tones.
387 Merlot, North Star 2000 (Columbia Valley) $84.00

Rich in texture, packed with currant, blueberry, tar and spice flavors that linger on the finish.
Sonoma
Bin No. Bottle

741 Benziger Merlot 2003 $33.00
Ripe cherry and berry fruit flavors and earthier notes of mushrooms and dried herbs. Oak provides the base. It’s
dry and tannic.
379 Sebastiani Merlot 2004 $44.00

The aromas consist of blueberry and black cherry fruit with high tones of vanilla and char from the barrels.
Your mouth will delight in the vanilla and mocha flavors coupled with "bigger" jammier fruit with greater
tannins and acidity
381 Clos du Bois Merlot 2003 $42.00

Made from lush fruit carefully selected from Alexander Valley growers. This is an elegant, full-bodied
wine, featuring and extravaganza of ripe cherry and blueberry flavors. Aged 24 months in new and old French
oak, the wine also exhibits a seductively plush layer of plum and toasty oak aromas.
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642 Kunde Estate Merlot 2002 $36.00
Vivid aromas of black berries with flavors of ripe black cherries and chocolate.
California
Zinfandel
Bin No. Bottle

393 Edizione Pennino Niebaum-Coppola Zinfandel 2000 (Rutherford, Napa) $62.00
Expressive aromas of allspice, ripe raspberry and licorice. The palate follows with a dense and almost viscous
texture and weight, with flavors of sweet berry pie, finished by notes of crème brûlée.
626 Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel 2004 (Napa) $49.00
394 Hanna Bismark Ranch Zinfandel 2000 (Sonoma) $95.00

Deep ruby color with raspberry and spice aromas. Full bodied, firm tannins. Full and powerful flavors.
395 Murphy Goode “Liar’s Dice” Zinfandel 2004 (Sonoma) $40.00

This is a rich Zinfandel from a long warm growing season that produced ripe and generous big berry flavors.
It is an aromatic wine with black raspberry, pepper and sweet spicy fruits plus a nice layering of oak.
441 Sebastiani Domenici Zinfandel 1999 (Sonoma) $48.00

Roasted herb, baked black cherry, sage and earth flavors are highlighted by toasty oak, lively acid and tannin
structure.
643 Kunde Estate Century Vines Zinfandel 2003 (Sonoma) $55.00

Flavors of red cherry jam, dried cranberries, full-bodied and easy to like. Rich flavors and excellent tannin
structure.
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California
Red Blends
Alexander Valley
Bin No. Bottle

401 Shiraz, Geyser Peak Bin 5 1997 (Alexander Valley) $71.00
The color is inky, dark crimson. The nose is a complex component of spice, wild berry, leather and smoky cigar
box oak. The wine opens further in the glass to reveal black pepper and minty aromas. This is followed by a
palate of concentration, richness, and fine-grained tannins.
408 Tresor Reserve, Ferrari-Carano 1996 (Alexander Valley) $67.00

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The wine is dark glowing
garnet red, with black cherry, plum, cassis, plum, and cedar aromas. In the mouth the fruit flavors of black
cherry and plum dominate, mingled with warm cedar, eucalyptus and the sweet toast of French oak.
413 Lancaster 1999 (Alexander Valley) $96.00

Lancaster is a blend of 59% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc. An aromatically
complex wine, revealing concentrated currant and black plum notes, a graceful texture, and a long, polished
finish.
Central Coast
398 Cabernet Franc, Hahn Estates 2001 (Central Coast) $32.00
86% Cabernet Franc, 9 % Cabernet Sauvignon for tannins and structure; 4%Merlot to soften the finish and
add a cherry note; 1% Malbec for color. Coffee from the oak combines with the characteristic chocolate of the
grape to present a distinctive mocha character on the nose, underscored with cedar and olives. A very rich
array of bright, red fruits up frond lead into raspberry hard candy and cherry cola.
400 Syrah, Hahn Estates 2005(Central Coast) $32.00

90% Syrah, 7.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Petite Syrah. Very fragrant, exhibiting classic raspberry fruit
and fresh, cracked black pepper on the nose; fruit forward. Extreme depth in the palate, with lush, sweet
raspberry and blueberry flavors. Great length thanks to the firm backbone of acidity and tannins.
406 Meritage, Hahn Estates 2005 (Central Coast) $40.00

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41 % Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot. The nose is a
black cherry, cassis, and olive. Very fragrant and, perfumy. Flavors are ripe and round. Big cherry and
raspberry fruit up front, lush, soft tannins in the mid-palate.
California
Red Blends
Columbia Valley
Bin No. Bottle

404 Meritage, Col Solare 1999 (Columbia Valley) $85.00
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25%merlot, 3% Syrah, 2 % Malbec. Sensational chocolate and caramel aromas
join with an earthy note and a hint of tobacco that introduce wine with generous black currant and black
cherry. Silky with abundant soft tannins and plenty of muscle; this is a wine of significant dimension.
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle

388 Beaulieu Tapestry 1991 (Napa) $120.00
An austere style with spice, currant, cherry and cedary oak flavors, all tightly wound and finishing with tannic,
herbal edge.
390 Beaulieu Tapestry 2000 (Napa) $45.00

A twinge of bitterness and must detracts from the otherwise supple plum and black cherry fruit flavors.
399 Cabernet Franc, Neibaum Coppola 2002 (Napa) $62.00

Deep violet color and intense aromas of red currant, sandalwood, and allspice. Rich flavors of ripe raspberry,
black currant, and roasted vanilla bean, framed by supple tannins, highlight the dense, smoothly textured
palate. Subtle notes of cocoa and peppermint stick linger on the lengthy finish.
402 Syrah, Joseph Phelps 2001 (Napa) $58.00

Good intensity and purity of flavor, with spicy herb-laced plum and blackberry flavors that turn
smooth and polished.
403 Petit Syrah, Stags’ Leap 2004 (Napa) $48.00

Nearly black in color. Redolent of blackberry, anise, sweet plum, cola, chestnut, and black pepper. The
mouthfeel is supple and full-bodied, with seamless layers of flavor that mingle raspberry,
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black currant, chocolate and blueberry with sweet vanilla and brown spice.
California
Red Blends
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle

407 Elevage, Chimeny Rock 2000 $105.00
Dark garnet color with a mix of berries aroma. Toast oak with hints of vanilla, rich dark cherry and ripe plum
flavors.
409 Padrone, Signorello 1999 $175.00

87% Cabernet Sauvignon , 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc. The intense nose offers an enticing blend of
vanilla and cassis aromas. Hints of cedar and tobacco, combined with the layers of fruit form a rich but perfectly
balanced wine. The finish displays an intense purity of fruit and soft velvety tannins.
410 Quintessa 2000 $140.00

The earthy, barnyard flavor that run through this wine overshadow the rich currant and blackberry fruit.
Finishes with smoky tobacco and cedary flavors along with a dry leathery taste and firm tannins.
446 Quintessa 2001 $185.00

Bright, rich and deeply concentrated, well-focused on vibrant currant and black cherry. Intense yet elegant,
with fine, integrated tannins and a pretty aftertaste.
700 Quintessa 2002 $170.00

Rich, dense and opulent, with plush black cherry, plum and currant flavors that are sharply focused. Long,
saturated aftertaste.
411 Caldwell Proprietary Red 1999 $110.00

Dark, dense and mouthcoating, with rich concentrated currant. Coffee, mocha and anise flavors that are
beautifully focused. This wine is long and complex, turning elegant and supple on the lingering finish.
440 Conn Creek Anthology 1999 $85.00

Exquisitely balanced, with ripe, rich, polished blackberry, black cherry and plumy flavors. Maintains a sense of
elegance and grace, finishing with supple, fine-grain tannins.
635 St. Supery Élu 2002 $25.00

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Wonderful harmony, intensity and concentration of cherry-vanilla, rose petal and cassis are found in the
aroma. On the palate juicy blackberry, red currant and black cherry notes are well balanced and rich without
being overpowering. Ripe and supple tannins finish long and lingering.
California
Red Blends
Napa Valley
Bin No. Bottle

663 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 $225.00
Notably ripe, plush and fleshy for the vintage, exhibiting ripe blackberry and plum
flavors that are concentrated and well-focused.
692 Merryvale Profile 1999 $195.00

Excellent balance and depth of flavor to this Cabernet blend, with mocha-laced oak wrapped around ripe
currant and blackberry fruit. It's seamless, and reveals extra flavor dimensions and elements of finesse that draw
you back for another sip.

A complex, fruit forward wine with mouth-watering blackberry jam, blueberry, cherry and fig. Chocolate,
coffee, tea and barrel spices, all well integrated. Exquisite body with a super finish.

Extremely ripe and rich with heavy notes of blackberries, brioche, chocolate and tar. Well defined tannins stay
more on the grape side than the barrel side of things.

Tight, dense and ruggedly tannic, with a closed-in core of gritty currant and wild berry.
Russian River
624 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 $78.00
Rich aromas of cherry, currant and menthol.
Santa Barbara
418 I.O 1999 (Santa Barbara) $95.00
Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. A solid offering, with lots of spicy earthy cherry, raspberry and blackberry
fruit that's well-defined. Plenty of acid and tannin to prop up the flavors, though it comes up shy on extra facets.
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California
Red Blends
Sonoma
Bin No. Bottle

746 Benziger Tribute 2003 $140.00
Velvety fine grain tannins grip you at the beginning and the mid palate melts in your mouth. The wine has
good concentration and excellent balance and integration throughout. The finish is firm and long with flavors
of cocoa, berry and coffee"
743 Benziger Syrah 2004 $28.00

This wine shows aromas of cherry and plum with nuances of black pepper and meaty overtones which are
supported by very forward fruit in the mouth with a supple tannic structure.
396 Tempranillo, Clos du Bois 2001 $30.00

A blend of plumy, beefy flavors framed in toasty oak, it offers spice on the nose, short on the finish.
Tempranillo grape is native to Spain.
397 Marlstone, Clos du Bois 1998 $65.00

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Malbec. Elegant and complex, with ripe, supple
plum, currant, herb and berry, framed by soft tannins and herbal notes.
412 Ravenswood, Gregory’s Vineyard 1999 $48.00

Deeply concentrated with enticing aromas of black cherries, herbs and mint. This wine is rich on the palate
with generous flavor and great structure.
442 Sebastiani, Secolo Meritage 2001 $50.00

An auspicious start for this new Bordeaux blend from one of Sonoma's oldest winemaking families.
Impressively rich in black currant and cassis flavors, and well oaked, with a melted chocolate finish. Soft and
gentle. 92 points Wine Enthusiast.
392 Sebastiani, Secolo Meritage 2004 $48.00

Dark crimson in color, this wine is riper than past offerings. It has plumbly, jammy blackberry fruit in the nose
with hints of black tea and spice, imparted by the Petite Verdot and Malbec. There are inviting mocha and
vanilla aromas due to the oak regime, and the finish is long and berry-laden.
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California
Richard Gonzmart’s Favorite American Reds
Opus One
Founded in 1979, Robert Mondavi’s first partnership united wine’s first families from California and France to create
one of the world’s great wines in quality, elegance and stature.
Bin No. Bottle

528 Opus One 1983 3 liter $1,200.00
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot. A Fairly complex wine with an underlying feel
of elegance & spicy cassis, vanilla, ginger and plum flavors that stay with you.
349 Opus One 1993 $350.00

Aromatically complex with enticing floral perfumed fruit and spice, cedar and cigar box scents. Delivers a
rich, comple core of earthy currant, mocha, exotic spice and fresh leather flavors. Tannins are well integrated
with a long vibrant pleasantly earthy aftertaste.
350 Opus One 1994 $340.00

A subtle, elegan, understated style, very Bordeaux-like in its range of flavors, with rich currant, anise and a hot
brick wall of earthiness. The tannins are still big and chewy, but ther’s a lot of complexity, depth and
persistence to the flavors.
352 Opus One 1996 $295.00

Spring rains led to a decrease in vineyards. Showing hints of violet and mint on the nose. This wine is at once
plush and firmly structured. 19 months in New French Oak.
353 Opus One 1997 $260.00
Packed with wonderful perfumed currant, floral and spice notes atop a wall of berry, cherry and currant.
354 Opus One 1997 375 ml $130.00
355 Opus One 1998 $230.00

Tight and grapey, dark in color, this is immense, if young and a bit unfocused. Still the raw ingredients indicate
this will be a very successful, potentially outstanding Opus.
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356 Opus One 1998 375 ml $115.00
California
Richard Gonzmart’s Favorite American Reds
Opus One
Bin No. Bottle

358 Opus One 1999 $220.00
An exquisite, complex, stylish wine, wearing a cloak of earthy, leathery tannins around flavors of mineral,
currant, earth and blackberry. Gains intensity and shows its depth and concentration on the finish, which is
long and detailed. 17 months, new French Oak.
357 Opus One 1999 375 ml $110.00
359 Opus One 2000 $215.00

Moderate to deep ruby color. Aromas of sandalwood, leather, caramel, roasted almonds, and hints of anise. Soft
and plush in the mouth, this wine offers flavors of plums and black licorice supported
by sweet tannins and a long, intense finish
360 Opus One 2000 375ml $110.00
443 Opus One 2001(Napa Valley) $225.00

Scents of red currant, red licorice, wild berry, sage and fresh earth fold together nicely in this ripe, intense,
tightly wound young Cabernet. Well-focused, deep and complex, with dry, earthy tannins on the finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
444 Opus One 2001 (Napa Valley) 375ml $105.00
432 Opus One 2002 $195.00

Aromas of ripe cherry and plum turn austere, dry and tannic on the palate, making this a
candidate for decanting, but also raising the question of whether the fruit will survive the tannins.
433 Opus One 2002 375ml $100.00
770 Opus One 2003 $185.00

Intense and concentrated, with dried currant, wild berry and cedary oak flavors proviging a dry,
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chewy aftertaste.
771 Opus One 2003 375ml $100.00
California
Joseph Phelps
Founded in 1972, the winery and home vineyards of Joseph Phelps are located in Spring Valley near St. Helena, on a
600-acre ranch that is characterized by rolling hills, California native oaks, and 160 acres of meticulously tended
vines.
Bin No. Bottle

529 Insignia, Joseph Phelps 1997 (Napa) 1 . 5 liter $450.00
Super rich and seductive version of this prestigious red, its layers of currant, black cherry, chocolate
and ginger turning smooth and polished, with a long, intricate aftertaste. Voted #4 of Top 100 wines in
2000 Wine Spectator. Received a score of 96.
415 Insignia, Joseph Phelps 1998 (Napa) $195.00

A dark deliciously rich and complex youngster, brimming with layers of currant, blackberry, plum, mineral
spice, chocolate and cedar. Finishes with a gush of flavors, yet maintains its finesse and grace.
Dark, rich and intensely concentrated, with a firm, tightly wound core of currant, black cherry, mineral, anise,
sage and mocha laced oak. Well focused, with firm acidity and firm yet supple tannins.
Deftly balanced, with dark color and rich fruit. Elegant, with tiers of currant, mocha, blackberry and espresso
bean. Firms up at midplate and flexes its tannic strength on the finish. Drink now through 2012
445 Insignia, Joseph Phelps 2001 (Napa Valley) $165.00
A sleek yet rich and polished young red, it slowly unfolds to offer complex currant, black cherry, mocha and
hazelnut, with firm, integrated tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
436 Insignia, Jospeh Phelps 2003 (Napa) $150.00
Layered with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, anise, dark chocolate and coffee. The aromas and flavors
are framed by mouth-coating tannins and followed by an extremely long finish.
345 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Backus, Joseph Phelps 2000 (Napa) $195.00
Dark, rich and concentrated, with firm tannin with an oak backbone supporting a core of earthy currant,
blackberry and pencil shaving scents. Intense and vibrant. Only 1,000 cases made
402 Syrah, Joseph Phelps 2001 (Napa) $58.00
Good intensity and purity of flavor, with spicy herb-laced plum and blackberry flavors that turn
smooth and polished.
376 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 $85.00
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An elegant style, with ripe, vibrant currant and black cherry fruit that’s well-defined, keeping the focus on the
fruit while adding a cedary oak overlay.
French Champagnes
Bin No. Bottle

1 Bollinger R.D. $275.00
A powerhouse. Big and sophisticated, combining lemon and grapefruit notes with candied
fruits, roasted nuts and coffee. Fresh, dry and finely detailed, with finesse and a lingering finish driven by
acidity.
3 Cristal, Louis Roederer 1994 (France) $275.00

This was the Russian Czar’s choice of champagne.
4 Louis Roederer Rosé 1994 (France) $80.00

Moderate cherry notes and great concentration lead you to a wonderful lingering finish.
801 Pommery Cuvee Louise $225.00

Youthful and racy, with a bracing structure that sets the pace for its citrus, apple and ginger
notes. Still tight, with acidity coming to the fore on the finish.
802 Pommery Brut Rose $98.00
A very pale onion-skin hue belies the class and depth in this lovely rosé. Cherry, black currant
and coffee flavors interplay with the rich texture and soft structure.
803 Pommery Brut Royal $64.00
Verging on full-bodied, with a rich texture, this offers pencil shavings, honey and vanilla
notes that last through the expansive finish.
5 Perrier Jouet Fleur Brut $165.00
Fine ripeness, hinting at pineapple, but squarely in the citrus and apple camp. Chalky and
elegant, with a tactile finish.
804 Feuillatte Brut Blue Label $58.00

Round and medium-bodied with a creamy texture and sun-baked inflections of orchard
fruit, honey and citrus confit. Balanced and ample, with a honey aftertaste.
805 Feuillatte Brut Rose 375ml $38.00

A distinctive rosé Champagne that smells like potpourri or Christmas punch with its cinnamon
and clove accents. There’s depth and intensity to the berry and whole-grain bread notes, matched
to raw silk texture and vibrant structure.
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Wines of Argentina
Bin No. Bottle

419 Iscay, Trapiche 1997 $89.00
50% Merlot, 50% Malbec. ISCAY is selected from the finest fruit on the Trapiche estate, fermented with
native yeast, and given a long maceration. It is bottled un-refined and un-filtered to safeguard its inherent
qualities. The wine shows a wild lush and exotic character, offering gorgeously rich, bold aromas and flavors of
black truffles, earth, and chocolate---all wrapped in an exquisite harmony of super velvety tannins.
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Chilean Wines
South America's Chile produces some very high quality wines. Since Chile is not a country that is easily accessible to
most individuals, it is sometimes difficult to find her wines. Recently, however, Chile has begun to export more wines to
markets throughout the world. The Chilean climate is very beneficial to the wine industry. In fact, this climate acts as a
deterrent to the Phylloxera epidemic, and Chile is the only wine-producing region in the New World that does not
have to graft its vines onto American roots.
White Wines

91 Chardonnay Carmen2005(Casablanca Valley) $24.00 $6.00
The fruitiness in the nose and the freshness on the palate show a good example of a well balance wine. The
complexity given by the oak adds a pleasant creamy sensation. The green-yellow littering color reminds limes,
peaches, pineapples and lemons. This medium-bodied wine has an elegant and long finish.
92 Chardonnay Reserve, Carmen 2001 (Casablanca Valley) $30.00

A brilliant yellow greenish color with intense fruity aromas of citrus banana and melons.
93 Chardonnay, Luis Felipe Edwards 2002 (Colchagua Valley) $20.00

Intense aroma is reminiscent of melon, banana and other tropical fruit. Its flavor is fresh, complex, full and
distinctive by its fruitiness.
94 Sauvignon Blanc, Carmen 2006(Casablanca Valley) $24.00 $6.00

An intense Sauvignon Blanc with fresh fruity aromas of citrus, pineapple and herbal character. In the palate
shows volume and good concentration fruity flavors and persistence.
553 Miguel Torres Santa Digna Cabernet Rose (Curico District) $24.00
Deliciously ripe, with bold cherry and raspberry notes, a bouncy, lively texture and a nice,
spicy finish.
561 Torres Maqueha (Curico District) $22.00
Soft yellow color with green and golden hues. Voluptuosu and intense aromas with hints of fruit and lactic
elements over a finely toasted background. On the palate this wine is generous and open, exhibiting hints of
tropical fruit and apples.
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Chilean Wines
Red Wines
Bin No. Bottle

303 Guelbenzu Hoppe (Chile) $28.00
50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Carmenère, aged nine months in new American oak
420 Cordillera, Torres 2001 (Curico) $42.00

Intense dark ruby color, with hints of purple and mahogany on the edges. Warm and dense aroma
reminiscent of spices and forests. The elegant palate has silky tannins and notes of fruit over a
background of rich vegetal and spicy tones.
421 Cabernet Sauvignon, “Manso de Velasco”Reserva, Torres 2004 (Curico) $48.00

Extraordinarily rich aroma of ripe fruit. Its aristocratic tannins have a majestic, regal structure,
heightened by the creamy background of oak. The grapes come from vines that are over 100 years old.
422 Merlot, Luis Felipe Edwards 2001 (Colchagua Valley) $20.00

This delicious wine from Luis Felipe Edwards vineyard displays that full-body and silkiness characteristic
of good Merlots. Intense ruby color. In the mouth it is both fresh and appetizing with striking notes of ripe
fruit. Its palate is full of frank and pleasant flavors making it enjoyable and easy to drink. Clean and soft at the
end.
423 Cabernet Sauvignon, Luis Felipe Edwards 2004 (Colchagua Valley) $20.00
This is a bright cherry red with ruby sparkles. Its delicate aromas evoke the enchantment of fruit: cherries,
plums, red currants, and blackberries, with a spicy feel. Its body is slender and light, but is also tasty and dense.
Its fresh, fruity notes are outstanding, well-balanced to the finish.
424 Cabernet Sauvignon Doña Bernarda, Luis Felipe Edwards 2002 (Colchagua Valley) $48.00
It shines with an intense ruby color, and is perfumed with delicate aromas of red fruity, plums, and spices,
together with a subtlety of French wood. It has a complex body of concentrated fruit, balanced and persistent.
425 Seña, Robert Mondavi 2002 (Aconcagua Valley) $95.00

Well-endowed with a core of ripe raspberry and cassis fruit, this is wrapped in a coating of cocoa powder and
suave toast for now. Ripe, finely grained tannins should carry this through short-term cellaring. Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère. The Opus of Chile.
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559 Torres Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon (Curico District) $22.00
Packed with dark, winey raspberry and cassis, this medium-bodied Chilean Cab leans to the sweeter, New
World style side of the flavor spectrum.
Chilean Wines
Red Wines
426 Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmen 2004(Maipo Valley) $24.00 $6.00
A bright ruby color with intense aromas of red and black fruits like cherries, strawberries, raspberries and
cassis. In the palate the wine shows intense fruity flavors, soft tannins, a full body and lingering finish.
427 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Carmen 2002 (Maipo Valley) $32.00

On the palate the wine has a good structure and balance, shows tasty fruity flavors with ripe tannins, a medium
to full body and a beautiful persistence.
428 Merlot, Carmen 2005(Rapel Valley) $24.00 $6.00

The wine shows a bright strawberry red color with intense aromas of caramel, intense cherries and strawberries
ripe fruits, spices, coffee and hints of mint. On the palate the wine shows fruity and spicy flavored, with soft
tannins, good balance and lingering finish.
429 Merlot Reserve, Carmen 2002 (Rapel Valley) $32.00

A deep ruby color with intense aromas of ripe red fruit, plums and berries. On the palate the wine shows soft
fruity aromas with a rich complexity. Good structure and persistence.
430 Shiraz, Carmen 2004(Maipo Valley) $24.00 $6.00

Medium bodied with jammy, ripe dark fruit flavors and mineral notes.
431 Santuario Crianza $27.00

Barrel fermentation in new oak. Deep cherry red in color with ruby notes. The scents of mature red fruits jump
at you with undertones of coffee and dark chocolate. On the palate, mature fruit blending with wood and soft
tannins lead into a long, persisitent finish.
730 Antu Cabernet Sauvigon 2005 $32.00 $8.00

Opulent and rich purple color. Bouquet is spicy with notes of black and white pepper mingled with leather,
cloves and ripe black fruit supported by oak. Full bodied, harmonious and expressive. Mellow tannins and a
structured mid-palate. Intense fruit leading to a long finish.
731 Antu Syrah 2005 $32.00 $8.00

Dark dense purple to inky black color. Aromas of black currant, fig and plums, coupled with cedar, clove and
spice. Full bodied, velvety smooth and very well structured. Rounded and ripe, with firm tannins. Concludes in
a lingering finish.
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Chilean Wines
Blush
Bin No. Bottle

552 Santa Digna, Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (Chile) $22.00
Fragrant and floral, with a temptingly fruity sensuality. On the palate the wine is voluptuous, with a silky
texture. "My favorite Rose"-Richard Gonzmart
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Cava ,
Sparkling & Champagne Wines
At the Columbia Restaurant we believe that the beauty of sparkling wines is how versatile they are with all kinds of
foods: Tapas, seafood, chicken, meats, desserts or just as a toast to great friends.
Spain produces a sparkling wine known as “Cava”, which is renowned as one of the world’s greatest wine values.
Bin No. Bottle

1 Bollinger RD $275.00
A powerhouse. Big and sophisticated, combining lemon and grapefruit notes with candied
fruits, roasted nuts and coffee. Fresh, dry and finely detailed, with finesse and a lingering finish driven by
acidity.
2 Domaine Carneros Tattinger (California) $52.00
The cuvée intertwines lovely flavors of lemon blossom, honeydew melon, ripe peaches and pears. Toasted nuts
,caramel and hints of baking spice add to the complexity. The wine finishes with the signature creamy flavors
for which Domaine Carneros is famous.
3 Cristal, Louis Roederer 1994 (France) $275.00
This was the Russian Czar’s choice of champagne.
5 Perrier Jouet Fleur Brut $165.00

Fine ripeness, hinting at pineapple, but squarely in the citrus and apple camp. Chalky and
elegant, with a tactile finish.
7 Segura Viudas Cava, Brut Reserva (Spain) $24.00
Rich in texture, creamy and supple, with toast, pears and vanilla on the nose and a refreshingly
lingering finish.
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Cava ,
Sparkling & Champagne Wines
Bin No. Bottle

9 Brut Brutisimo, Cavas Hill (Spain) $32.00
10 Cordorniu Cuvee Raventos $28.00

Mature toast, coffee and candied fruit notes linger amidst the velvety texture in this distinctive cava.
680 Gramona Vintage Brut $110.00

A well-balanced, supple sparkler, with lemon, apple and ginger flavors. The most sought after Cava in Spain.
681 Gramona Imperial Gran Reserva 1998 $38.00

A well-balanced, supple sparkler, with lemon, apple and ginger flavors. Modest length.
683 Gramona Gran Cuvee Reserva 2002 $30.00
801 Pommery Cuvee Louise $225.00

Youthful and racy, with a bracing structure that sets the pace for its citrus, apple and ginger
notes. Still tight, with acidity coming to the fore on the finish.
802 Pommery Brut Rose $98.00
A very pale onion-skin hue belies the class and depth in this lovely rosé. Cherry, black currant
and coffee flavors interplay with the rich texture and soft structure.
803 Pommery Brut Royal $64.00
Verging on full-bodied, with a rich texture, this offers pencil shavings, honey and vanilla
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notes that last through the expansive finish.
804 Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Blue Label $58.00
Round and medium-bodied with a creamy texture and sun-baked inflections of orchard
fruit, honey and citrus confit. Balanced and ample, with a honey aftertaste.
805 Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose 375 ml $38.00
A distinctive rosé Champagne that smells like potpourri or Christmas punch with its cinnamon
and clove accents. There’s depth and intensity to the berry and whole-grain bread notes, matched
to raw silk texture and vibrant structure.
Dessert Wines
Bin No. Bottle
627 Parés Baltà Gratvinum Dolç d’en Piqué 375 ml $48.00
This is an excellent red sweet wine. Grapes were naturally over ripened to the perfect point to be harvested.
The alcoholic fermentation was stopped to leave the residual sugars that give the sweetness, smoothness and
character to the wine.
Wines Of Pablo Alvarez-Vega Siclia
Tokaji
The Tokaj wines from Hungary form part of the grand collection of historic wines. This fertile region, filled with
tradition, was the first to produce wines using grapes affected by noble rot. Its Aszú wine, in which the balance
between sweetness and the freshness of the acidity reaches the fullness of its expression, was classed as the
"wine of kings and king of wines" by Louis XIV, king of France. In 1993 Bodegas Vega Sicilia, indisputably
Spain's greatest estate acquired one of Tokayi's most highly-regarded properties in the top-rated village of
Tolcsva, at the region's heart. The wines are made by Cellarmaster Lajos Kun, under the supervision of Vega
Sicilia. Together they aim to produce wines with their own personality, taste and character, while still respecting
the area's tradition.
Bin No. Bottle

52 Tokaji Dry Furmint Mandolás 2002(Tokaji) $30.00
Broad, with peach and spice flavors rounded by new oak. It's balanced on the soft side, with vanilla and nutmeg
notes on the finish.
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53 Tokaji Oremus,Late Harvest Dessert Wine 2000 (Tokaji) 375 ml $24.00
Concentrated flavors of honey, orange blossom and bitter almond are buoyed by the rich texture and bright
acidity. The intensity makes up for lack of finesse.
625 cases made.
Big Bottles
Bin No. Bottle

495 Vina Pedrosa Reserva 1994 1 . 5 Liter $165.00
496 Vina Pedrosa Gran Reserva 1994 1. 5 Liter $295.00
Chocolate, cola and cherry flavors are rich and alluring in this ripe, velvety red, while the moderate tannins
and bright acidity keep it approachable. Well balanced and fresh.
498 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (Napa) 1 . 5 Liter $330.00
500 Pesquera Reserva 1995 (Ribera del Duero) 3 Liter $550.00
A Spanish red of brute force, this powerful wine shows a deep color, ripe aromas of plum and
prune and plenty of chocolate and toasty oak flavors. Full-bodied and packed with ripe tannins
it is a muscular wine of good pedigree. Received a score of 90 from Wine Spectator.
503 Pesquera “Millennium” Reserva 1996 (Ribera del Duero) 1 . 5 Liter $550.00
This inky red is plush and mouthfilling, with an amazing concentration of plum, boysenberry,
chocolate and licorice flavors over muscular yet graceful tannins. It is thoroughly modern in
style, yet remains deeply rooted in its terroir. Received a score of 95 from Wine Spectator.
501 Pesquera Tinto (Ribera del Duero) 5 Liter $450.00
504 Pesquera Reserva 1997 (Ribera del Duero) 1 . 5 Liter $225.00

and clean, with a long, sweet finish and just enough tannin for grip.
505 Pesquera Janus 1991 1 . 5 Liter $550.00
Janus was named for the Roman god of thresholds, it is a designation reserved for rare lots
displaying unique personality and exceptional age worthiness. This powerhouse red is still
young with loads of vibrant red fruity flavors and notes of violets and cedar. Highly allocated!
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512 Montecillo Gran Reserva 1973 (Rioja). Excellent Vintage 1 . 5 Liter $360.00
513 Montecillo Gran Reserva 1975 (Rioja) , Excellent Vintage 1 . 5 Liter $360.00
Has structure and depth, with ripe, clean black cherry flavors and a little brown sugar
nuance for sweetness. Firm and well knit.
516 Montecillo Gran Reserva 1982 (Rioja) , Superb Vintage 3 Liter $650.00
Big but somewhat tough, showing earthy aromas and flavors and hard tannins.
The fruit is shy, but it’s a well knit wine, with class and potential.
499 Pasquera Tinto 2000 1.5 Liter $495.00
The best Reserva since 1996, richly structured and undeveloped for Reserva, showing great promise.
A deeply fruity vintage which will reward.
Big Bottles
Bin No. Bottle

518 Roda I Reserva 1996 (Rioja) 6 Liter $875.00
Game and mineral notes are strong in this rich red, but are balanced by a core of ripe fruit and
Smoky toasty oak. An assertive style that will have its partisans.
519 Roda I Reserva 1996 (Rioja) 3 Liter $300.00

Saturated, full ruby-red color. Very expressive, nuances aromas of black raspberry, leather,
minerals, fresh herbs and pepper. Really powerful core of fruit and minerals. Chewy, palate-
coating finish features big, ripe tannins and superb persistence.
525 Roda I Reserva 2001 (Rioja) 1 . 5 Liter $155.00

This red offers blueberry and blackberry fruit flavors, with toasty and vanilla accents and firm,
slightly gritty tannins.
523 Gran Coronas, Mas la Plana 1990 (Penedes) 1 . 5 Liter $275.00

A well made wine entering its prime. Mature and complex flavors of ripe cherry, plum, tar
and mushrooms. Well integrated with smooth tannins and a lingering finish.
528 Opus One 1983 3 Liter $1,200.00

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot. A fairly complex wine with an underlying feel of
elegance and spicy cassis, vanilla, ginger and plumy flavors that stay with you.
529 Insignia, Joseph Phelps 1997 (Napa) 1 . 5 Liter $450.00

Super rich and seductive version of this prestigious red, its layers of currant, black cherry, chocolate
and ginger turning smooth and polished, with a long, intricate aftertaste. Voted #4 of Top 100 wines in 2000 .
Wine Spectator. Received a score of 96.
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526 Roda Cirsion 2000 1.5 Liter $380.00
527 Roda Cirsion 2003 1.5 Liter $820.00

Concentrated, lush and powerful, with ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cassis framed by toasty
coffee oak and backed by big but well-integrated tannins. Stays fresh, with mineral and floral notes emerging
on the finish.
Big Bottles
Bin No. Bottle

530 Columbia Cabernet Sauvignon 1989 David Lake (Washington State) 1 . 5 Liter $190.00
This outstanding vineyard site was established in 1973 on steep stony slopes. This bottle is a part
of a small parcel of exceptional wine singled out by Master of Wines, David Lake.
531 Clos Mogador 2003 1 . 5 Liter $360.00

Ripe and fleshy, this red offers plum, raisin, mineral and coffee flavors on a generous frame.
The finish carries expressive spice and floral notes.
545 Clos Mogador 2004 1 . 5 Liter $290.00
This fleshy red shows cherry, raspberry, prune, earth and herbal flavors and thick tannins,
with a spicy tobacco finish. A bit rustic, but generous, and a good match for hearty dishes.
532 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 1 . 5 Liter $360.00
Unique aromas of fennel, violets, star anise dried sweet herbs, and black cherry preserves in the aroma are
echoed in the wine in this classically constructed cabernet. As the wine opens, bright acidity counterpoints
elicit notes of cedar, sweet black fruit and spices that are enhanced by a background of Baker’s chocolate and
vanilla, culminating in a rich finish.
533 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 3 Liter $775.00
534 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 1 . 5 Liter $260.00

94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot. Pure, clear flavors of black currant and blackberry seem to fan out
across the palate, underlined by subtler notes of anise, toasted spice and roasted coffee beans. The softer,
rounded blueberry flavors of Merlot seem more intense at mid-palate. However, the overall flavor spectrum is
essentially seamless. The texture is substantial and full, and the finish is long and sweet.
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535 Marlstone, Clos du Bois 1998 (Alexander Valley, Sonoma) 1 . 5 Liter $125.00
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Malbec. Elegant and complex, with ripe, supple
plum, currant, herb and berry, framed by soft tannins and herbal notes.
497 Charles Krug Cabernet 2005 1.5 Liter $285.00
Big Bottles
Bin No. Bottle

536 Mazzocco Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (Sonoma) 1 . 5liter $88.00
The 1999 vintage produced concentrated balance wines. This wine reveals a full nose of bing cherries
With a hint of spice. Full bodied with good texture and mouth feel, you will find lots of rich bing cherry fruit on
the palate. The finish is long and lingering with good tannins and balance of oak.
537 Marimar Pinot Noir 1993 (Sonoma) 1 . 5 Liter $150.00

Wonderful balance, with rich, smooth black cherry and plum and hints of chocolate, herb and mineral.
Finishes with a broad band of flavor and enough tannin to merit short-term cellering.
538 Marimar Pinot Noir 1995(Sonoma) 3 Liter $475.00

A delicious young Pinot Noir from a distinguished California vineyard, delivering ripe, rich and supple black
cherry, wild berry, plum and spice flavors that are well focused, deep and lively. The wine finishes with just the
right amount of tannin, and the aftertaste is rich and complex.
539 Marimar Pinot Noir 1996 (Sonoma) 1 . 5liter $130.00

Rich and smooth, with detailed cherry, currant, blackberry and toasty oak flavors giving
it dimension and depth.
540 Marimar Chardonnay 1996 (Sonoma) 1 . 5 Liter $150.00

Sleek and elegantly styled, offering ripe, creamy pear, vanilla, apple and honey notes,
this complex chardonnay holds its focus through a long, lingering aftertaste that picks up pretty oak shadings.
541 Marimar Chardonnay1998 (Russian River Valley) 1 . 5 Liter $180.00

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542 Marimar Chardonnay1998 (Russian River Valley) 3 Liter $450.00
544 North Star Merlot 1.5 liter (Columbia Valley) 1 . 5 Liter $168.00
Rich in texture, packed with currant, blueberry, tar and spice flavors that linger on the finish.
543 Hahn Chardonnay 5 Liter $225.00

Young and fruity, offering ripe pear and apple notes that pick up a spicy edge on the finish.
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509 Vega Sicilia Bodegas Alion, 1993 (Ribera del Duero) 1 . 5 Liter $290.00
Bodegas Alion is owned by the famous Vega Sicilia Estate. Deep, dense, dark plum color and a sweet vanilla,
black cherry, kirsch and smoke scented nose with a hint of coffee. Spicy and rich, with youthful grapey flavors.
510 Vega Sicilia Bodegas Alion 1997 (Ribera del Duero) 1 . 5 Liter $320.00
Opaque purple. Showing impressive extract, big fruit and tannic structure.
511 Vega Sicilia Bodegas Alion 1998 (Ribera del Duero) 1 . 5 Liter $275.00
This muscular red offers coffee, mineral and plum flavors wrapped in a blanket of ripe but firm tannins. It has
concentration and balance and it should age well.

546 Vega Siclia “Unico” Artist Label 1985 1 . 5 Liter $1,285.00
547 Vega Sicilia “Unico” Artist Label 1986 1 . 5 Liter $1,285.00
554 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1979 1 . 5Lliter $1,400.00
555 Vega Siclilia “Unico” 1980 1 . 5 Liter $1,800.00
556 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1983 1 . 5 Liter $1400.00
557 Vega Sicilia “Unico” 1989 1 . 5 Liter $1,200.00
This generous red is deeply colored and lively, with plum, prune , tobacco and mineral flavors
supported by well-integrated tannins.
565 Bodegas Mauro Crianza 1999 1 . 5 Liter $145.00
566 Bodegas Mauro, Vendimia Seleccionada 1996 1 . 5 Liter $295.00
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567 Bodegas Mauro, Vendimia Seleccionada 1996 3 Liter $950.00
Suave yet intense, this alluring red marries a velvety texture with focused flavors of blackberry,
cassis and bitter chocolate. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, the toasty oak and clean
acidity balanced and harmonious.
568 Bodegas Mauro, Terreus 1998 1 . 5 Liter $360.00
This wine shows formidable concentration. Intense nose of black fruits with mineral
and balsamic complex aromas which develops with air. On palate the wine has a sweet attack,
it is full-bodied with big and jammy fruit, ripe and packed tannins, and a lot of nuances.
Deep and exuberant.
569 Bodegas Mauro, Terreus 1998 3 Liter $895.00
522 Vega Sicilia Alion 1999 1.5 Liter $200.00
549 Vega Sicilia “Valbuena” 1998 1.5 Liter $500.00
550 Vega Sicilia “Valbuena” 1998 3 Liter $905.00
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Amazing dense ruby color. A complex rich bouquet with massive fruit, peppery, spicy tones and
a hint of new oak. On the palate the wine displays great elegance, purity and layers of rich fruit.

Cherry, chocolate and cola flavors are strong and sweet in this rich, thick red. It’s made in a
blockbuster style, with more power than grace, but will sing with a thick juicy steak.
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Wines of Spain

Synonyms for Tempranillo:

• Tinto de Madrid – used in DO Vino de Madrid

• Tinta del País – used in DO Ribera del Duero

• Tinta de Toro – used in DO Toro

• Tinto Fino – used in DO Ribera del Duero

• Ull de Llebre – used in Cataluña

1 Wine: The name of the wine. In this case – Don Cesar

2 Region: The location where the grapes have been grown –

3 Varietal: The type of grape used to make the wine.

4 Vintage: The year the wine was made.

5 Bodega: The name of the winery. In this case –

Spain’s Wine Denominations of Origin

Cosecha – Harvest or vintage.

Fino – A light, dry, aperitif-style sherry.

Vendimia – Harvest or vintage.

Vino de Mesa – “Table Wine.” The lowest-quality of wine produced in Spain.

Cava, Sparkling and Champagne

Spanish Red Wines from the Duero River Valley

Spanish Red Wines from Ebro River Valley

Spanish Red Wines from the Maseta

Spanish Red Wines from the Meditteranean Coast

California Red Wines

South American Wines

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Private Label Wines

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Green Valley Spain

97 BembiBre 2003, Domino de Tares $75.00

96 Cepas Viejas Crianza 2001, Domino de Tares $48.00

98 Mencía 2003, Domino de Tares $30.00

101 Albares 2004, Dominio de Tares $28.00

646 Altos de Nunez Mencia 2002 $32.00

719 Bodegas Estefania Tilenus Mencia 2000 $44.00

720 Bodegas Estefania Tilenus Pagos de Posadia 2000 $56.00

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30 Lusco, Albariño 2003 $42.00

34 Pazo Pondal Albariño $32.00

51 Abadia San Campio Albariño $30.00

55 Pazo de Villarei Albariño 2003 $34.00

669 Don Olegario Albariño $38.00

44 Senor de Loenzo 06 $33.00

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104 Cillar de Silos Crianza 2003 $42.00

723 Torresilos Tinto , Cillar de Silos 1998 $88.00

724 Torresilos Titno , Cillar de Silos 1999 $85.00

725 Torresilos Tinto, Cillar de Silos 2000 $82.00

726 Torresilos Tinto, Cillar de Silos 2001 $80.00

105 Torresilos Titno , Cillar de Silos 2002 $78.00

135 El Quintanal, Cillar de Silos 2005 $28.00

742 Altos De Revilla, Cillar de Silos $89.00

495 Vina Pedrosa Reserva 1994 1 . 5 liter $165.00

113 Viña Pedrosa Reserva 1998 $69.00

496 Vina Pedrosa Gran Reserva 1994 1 . 5 liter $295.00

114 Viña Pedrosa Crianza 2001 $52.00

125 Celeste, Torres 2000 $38.00

129 Villacreces Vetus 2000 $36.00

130 Villacrces Crianza 99 $46.00

131 Villacreces Reserva Especial 1998 $98.00

133 Cepa Gavilan, Bodegas Perez Pascuas 2001 $32.00

134 Legaris Reserva 1999 $47.00