Flight List 

The Dream
Best Sparkling Flight Ever

1999	Dom Perignon Brut, Epernay, France

1996	Veuve Clicquot 'La Grande Dame,' Reims, France

1995	Krug Vintage Brut, Reims, France

We are the only people in town, maybe in the country, pouring these three wines together in a flight. Three of the top champagne producers in the world, three of their best wines. One of our most popular flights – it’s beautiful. Enjoy!

West Coast Sparklers
California dreaming...

NV	Gloria Ferrer Cuvee Prestige, Sonoma, California

2004	Iron Horse ‘Wedding Cuvee,’ Green Valley, Sonoma, California

NV	Domaine Chandon ‘Etoile,’ Napa, California

Three diverse selections from Napa and Sonoma Valleys. All are blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  Chardonnay reflects citrus and apple aromas and flavors while Pinot Noir adds texture and creaminess, with the resulting blends ranging from bright to creamy.

Something Pink
Adding some color to your effervescence

NV	Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose, Alsace, France

NV	Gruet Blanc de Noirs, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

2004	Schramsberg Brut Rose, Napa, California

Pink is in.  The dominant grape use here is Pinot Noir, with the selections listed in increasing flavor intensity.

Chardonnay World Tour

2006	Lamblin ‘Fourchaumes’ Premier Cru, Chablis, France

2004	Bottega Vinaia Chardonnay, Trentino ,Italy

2006	Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Napa, California

New world and old world selections. The French claim to be the best at producing Chardonnay. What do you think?

Drawing a Blanc Sauvignon Blanc

2005	Cedergreen Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington

2006	Provenance Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, California

2006	Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc is grown in all of the wine producing regions in the world. These three selections showcase the versatility and differences that this grape offers.

Mi Sueño

2005	Gaja ‘Sito Moresco’ Nebbiolo/Merlot/CS, Langhe, Italy

2004	Twomey Merlot, Napa, California

2003	Dussek Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla, Washington

What do Bijal Shah and Angelo Gaja have in common?  Well, not much other than they comprise two of three selections in this, our most eclectic flight.  You might call this the wine flight James Joyce might have picked.  These are in your face, sexy red wines with unabashedly New World swank.  Drink them now, dream about them tonight.

In Like Zin
Zinfandel

2006	Ridge ‘Three Valleys’ Zinfandel, Santa Clara, California

2005	Roshambo ‘Reverend’ Zinfandel, Dry Creek, California

2005	Cline ‘Bridgehead’ Zinfandel, Contra Costa County, California

Believed to have been brought over by the Italians as Primitivo, this is the lone varietal that grows primarily in California.  Here are three prominent producers we enjoy.  You may also substitute a taste of Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Primitivo to see how these wines compare to the original varietal.  Just ask!

Washington Reds
Or, what I’ll be drinking later

2004	Alexandria Nicole 'Destiny Ridge’ Syrah, Columbia Valley, WA

2005	Betz Family Winery ‘Clos de Betz’ Red Blend, Columbia Valley, Washington

2005	Spring Valley ‘Uriah’ Red Blend, Walla Walla, Washington

Two guys walked into our bar (no, this isn’t a joke) – they were visiting on business, and had never heard of Washington wines before. We gave them some tastes, and this is what came out of it. If you’re new to the area or just visiting, this is a great flight to introduce you to Washington wines.