Wine & Wine & RKR Wine ListRKR Wine ListIntroduction to WineIntroduction to Wine

White GrapesWhite GrapesThere are 50 major white grapes grown in the world today, 24 in California alone. The There are 50 major white grapes grown in the world today, 24 in California alone. The

three most important grapes are listed here, ranked by texture from lightest to most full-three most important grapes are listed here, ranked by texture from lightest to most full-bodied. bodied.

European wines will usually be identified by their appellation; elsewhere wines will be European wines will usually be identified by their appellation; elsewhere wines will be identified by varietal. identified by varietal.

GrapesGrapes Where they grow bestWhere they grow best RieslingRiesling Germany; Alsace, France; New York State Germany; Alsace, France; New York State Sauvignon BlancSauvignon Blanc Loire Valley, France; Bordeaux, France; Loire Valley, France; Bordeaux, France;

New Zealand; California (Fumé Blanc) New Zealand; California (Fumé Blanc) ChardonnayChardonnay Burgundy, France; California; Australia; Burgundy, France; California; Australia;

Champagne, France Champagne, France

Other significant white wine grapes, listed alphabetically:Other significant white wine grapes, listed alphabetically:

GrapesGrapes Where they grow bestWhere they grow best AlbariñoAlbariño Spain Spain Chenin BlancChenin Blanc Loire Valley, France; California; Loire Valley, France; California; GewürztraminerGewürztraminer Alsace, France Alsace, France Pinot Grigio/GrisPinot Grigio/Gris Italy, Alsace, France Italy, Alsace, France SémillonSémillon Bordeaux (Sauternes), France; Australia Bordeaux (Sauternes), France; Australia ViognierViognier Rhone, France; CaliforniaRhone, France; California

WINE WINE Definition:Definition:

““Wine is the alcoholic beverage Wine is the alcoholic beverage obtained from the obtained from the fermentation of the juice of fermentation of the juice of freshly gathered grapes, the freshly gathered grapes, the fermentation taking place in fermentation taking place in the district of origin according the district of origin according to local tradition and practice”to local tradition and practice”

FERMENTATIONFERMENTATION

A chemical process by which sugar is A chemical process by which sugar is converted into alcoholconverted into alcohol

Natural sugar from Natural sugar from Carbon dioxide gas Carbon dioxide gas the grape pulp given offthe grape pulp given off

Yeast occurs on theYeast occurs on theskin of the grapeskin of the grape

SUGAR + YEAST = ALCOHOL + CO2

Types of WineTypes of Wine

Table or Still WinesTable or Still Wines Sparkling Wines - second fermentationSparkling Wines - second fermentation Fortified or Aromatized Wines - brandy addedFortified or Aromatized Wines - brandy added

Wine - VintageWine - Vintage

Year the grapes were pickedYear the grapes were picked Some years are betterSome years are better Great vintages don’t mean all great wines Great vintages don’t mean all great wines Champagne and Port - vintages in exceptional years Champagne and Port - vintages in exceptional years

onlyonly Vintage is replaced once previous vintage is sold outVintage is replaced once previous vintage is sold out Each vintage is different Each vintage is different

Wine LabelsWine Labels

Vintage -Year the grapes were pickedVintage -Year the grapes were picked Type of wine or name of wineType of wine or name of wine Region - appellationRegion - appellation Producer Producer U.S. requires alcohol content, sparkling or still, U.S. requires alcohol content, sparkling or still,

warning labelwarning label

Wine Wine TastingTasting

Color/ClarityColor/Clarity Body - “legs”Body - “legs” Aroma - BouquetAroma - Bouquet Taste - Sweet, Taste - Sweet,

Sour, Bitter or Sour, Bitter or SaltySalty

Wine Wine StorageStorage

Dark, well ventilated, and insulated Dark, well ventilated, and insulated Temperature controlled - constant 55- 60Temperature controlled - constant 55- 60ºFºF No movementNo movement Store horizontally, label up, bin numberStore horizontally, label up, bin number

WineWine Serving Aids Serving Aids

Waiter’s tool, captain’s knife, bar key (church key)Waiter’s tool, captain’s knife, bar key (church key) ““Ah – So”Ah – So” Wine baskets - red wineWine baskets - red wine Wine buckets - lower or maintain temperatureWine buckets - lower or maintain temperature

3/4 full - 1 part water to 2 part ice3/4 full - 1 part water to 2 part ice Is this bottle chilled to your liking?Is this bottle chilled to your liking?

Glassware -Glassware - Saucer shaped sparkling - Marie Antoinette vs. FluteSaucer shaped sparkling - Marie Antoinette vs. Flute White wine - 1/2 fullWhite wine - 1/2 full Red wine 1/3 fullRed wine 1/3 full

Wine Information Wine Information Available for Staff Available for Staff

Bin #Bin # Phonetic SpellingPhonetic Spelling YearYear Bottle SizeBottle Size PricePrice TypeType OriginOrigin Serving TemperatureServing Temperature Characteristics of wineCharacteristics of wine Food pairingFood pairing

Food & WineFood & Wine

Whatever the guest desiresWhatever the guest desires TraditionalTraditional

Red wines with red meatsRed wines with red meats White wines with fish or fowlWhite wines with fish or fowl

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Sommelier/Wine StewardSommelier/Wine Steward

Selects wines for wine Selects wines for wine list; list;

Maintains wine Maintains wine inventory; inventory;

Responsible for storage, Responsible for storage, handling, and conditions handling, and conditions of wine cellar; of wine cellar;

Wine consultant to Wine consultant to guestsguests

Wine-serving Wine-serving TemperaturesTemperatures

WhiteWhite and and Rosé winesRosé wines chilled to chilled to 45-55 °F (7-13°C)45-55 °F (7-13°C)

Sparkling winesSparkling wines 45 °F (7°C) 45 °F (7°C) Most Most Red winesRed wines served 60-65 °F served 60-65 °F

(16-19°C)(16-19°C) Very good Very good Red winesRed wines 70 °F (21 70 °F (21

°C)°C)

Wine ServiceWine Service

Taking the orderTaking the order Collecting the wineCollecting the wine Showing the bottleShowing the bottle Opening the bottleOpening the bottle Letting host tasteLetting host taste Serve wineServe wine Top up glassesTop up glasses

Wine ServiceWine Service

Serving Size Serving Size GuidelinesGuidelines 1/2 Bottle - 2 people1/2 Bottle - 2 people Split - 1. 5 glassesSplit - 1. 5 glasses Bottle - 2 to 6 peopleBottle - 2 to 6 people Magnum (2 bottles) 7 Magnum (2 bottles) 7

to 12 peopleto 12 people

CorkageCorkage

Serving (from the Serving (from the right)right) White before RedWhite before Red Decanting RedDecanting Red Different Glasses for Different Glasses for

each wine each wine Bring new before Bring new before

taking old glasstaking old glass

Wine Training & Wine Training & Tasting BenefitsTasting Benefits

Increases wine salesIncreases wine sales Gives servers confidence in making wine Gives servers confidence in making wine

suggestionssuggestions More opportunities for suggesting More opportunities for suggesting

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Wine ListWine List

A sales tool that can generate revenueA sales tool that can generate revenue List should be attractive, informative, easy to List should be attractive, informative, easy to

useuse Organize in various ways: according to uses, Organize in various ways: according to uses,

dryness, sweetness, body, country etc.dryness, sweetness, body, country etc. Include appealing descriptions; Relate wine to Include appealing descriptions; Relate wine to

foodfood

Champagne & Sparkling Champagne & Sparkling StylesStyles Some Champagnes & Sparkling wines are bone dry, while Some Champagnes & Sparkling wines are bone dry, while

others are off-dry and still others are sweet. The level of others are off-dry and still others are sweet. The level of sweetness depends on the last step before the cork, sweetness depends on the last step before the cork, dosage.dosage.

Extra Brut or Brut NaturalExtra Brut or Brut Natural – Bone dry - the driest of the dry – Bone dry - the driest of the dry Brut Brut – Dry. This is the typical style of Champagne, with no – Dry. This is the typical style of Champagne, with no

sweetnesssweetness Sec Sec – Still very dry but with a hint of sweetness.– Still very dry but with a hint of sweetness. DDemi-sec emi-sec - While the definition is half dry, think of it as half - While the definition is half dry, think of it as half

sweet. This wine will be fairly sweet.sweet. This wine will be fairly sweet. DouxDoux – also known as rich, this wine is the sweetest you – also known as rich, this wine is the sweetest you

can get in Champagne –over 5% sugar. It's a dessert in can get in Champagne –over 5% sugar. It's a dessert in itself and very rare.itself and very rare.

Sparkling Wines & Sparkling Wines & ChampagneChampagne

Sparkling wines are enjoyed around the Sparkling wines are enjoyed around the world for their festive addition to a meal world for their festive addition to a meal or celebration. or celebration.

Enjoy sparkling wines with salads, Enjoy sparkling wines with salads, seafood, desserts, or alone as an aperitif.seafood, desserts, or alone as an aperitif.

Sparkling Wines & Sparkling Wines & ChampagneChampagne

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11 11 Schramsberg “Mirabelle” Brut nvSchramsberg “Mirabelle” Brut nv 242412 12 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, 01, Napa Valley, Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, 01, Napa Valley, 375ml 375ml

24241313 Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley, Estate Bottled

30301414 Roederer Estate Brut Rose, Anderson Valley, Roederer Estate Brut Rose, Anderson Valley,

Estate Bottled Estate Bottled 3333

1515 Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne, FrancePiper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne, France 4242

1616 Borgo Magredo Prosecco NV, ItalyBorgo Magredo Prosecco NV, Italy 2020

1717 Maschio Prosecco Brut NV, ItalyMaschio Prosecco Brut NV, Italy 1818

Rosé WineRosé Wine(row-ZAY)(row-ZAY) A Rose by Any Other NameA Rose by Any Other Name

Technically, a rosé is an "unfinished red Technically, a rosé is an "unfinished red wine," but the term seems so- secondary.wine," but the term seems so- secondary.

Rosé is a different sort of wine, with all Rosé is a different sort of wine, with all the refreshing qualities of a white wine the refreshing qualities of a white wine mixed with some characteristics of a red. mixed with some characteristics of a red.

It can be made from many different grape It can be made from many different grape varietals and in many different regions, the varietals and in many different regions, the most popular and successful being most popular and successful being Southern France, Spain, California & Italy. Southern France, Spain, California & Italy.

Rosé WineRosé WineSumming it upSumming it up

Successful SitesSuccessful Sites: Southern France, : Southern France, Spain, Italy, California Spain, Italy, California

Common DescriptorsCommon Descriptors: strawberry, : strawberry, raspberry raspberry

Rosé WinesRosé Wines

Rosé wines can be a pleasant alternative to a meal. Rosé wines can be a pleasant alternative to a meal. They are refreshing, crisp and cold and compliment the They are refreshing, crisp and cold and compliment the acidity in salad dressings. Rosacidity in salad dressings. Roséé wines also work well wines also work well with rich, grilled and smoky foods. Great for easy with rich, grilled and smoky foods. Great for easy sipping and hot weather!sipping and hot weather!

BINBIN20.20. Beringer White Zinfandel ‘05, California Beringer White Zinfandel ‘05, California 121221.21. Rivera Rose, ’05 Castel del Monte, Apulia ItalyRivera Rose, ’05 Castel del Monte, Apulia Italy 252522.22. La Vieille Ferme, 06, Côtes Du Ventoux, FranceLa Vieille Ferme, 06, Côtes Du Ventoux, France

151523.23. Hart Syrah Rose ‘05, Temecula ValleyHart Syrah Rose ‘05, Temecula Valley 2020

Chardonnay Chardonnay (shar-dawn-AY)(shar-dawn-AY) White Wine’s Queen BeeWhite Wine’s Queen Bee

Like Like Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay can grow , Chardonnay can grow just about anywhere. It adapts well to different just about anywhere. It adapts well to different soils and different climates. While frequently soils and different climates. While frequently paired with paired with California, its native home lies in the , its native home lies in the vineyards of vineyards of Burgundy, France. The only white , France. The only white grape of the region, Chardonnay is at its best grape of the region, Chardonnay is at its best from rolling slopes in Bourgogne. Other popular from rolling slopes in Bourgogne. Other popular Chardonnay sites include California (just about Chardonnay sites include California (just about everywhere), everywhere), Oregon, , Washington, Other US, , Other US, Australia, , South Africa, , South America and and New Zealand. .

ChardonnayChardonnay

Depending on climate conditions and the Depending on climate conditions and the amount of wood aging, Chardonnay amount of wood aging, Chardonnay wines range from crisp and citrusy to wines range from crisp and citrusy to buttery, rich and toasty. Chardonnay buttery, rich and toasty. Chardonnay compliments shellfish, chicken and compliments shellfish, chicken and cheese dishes.cheese dishes.

Wines are listed in descending order Wines are listed in descending order from no oak to heavy oak flavors.from no oak to heavy oak flavors.

ChardonnayChardonnay

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3232 Sterling “Vintner’s Collection ‘05, Central Coast Sterling “Vintner’s Collection ‘05, Central Coast 21 213333 Alamos 06, Mendoza, ArgentinaAlamos 06, Mendoza, Argentina 20 203535 Dog Point Vineyard ‘02, Marlborough, New Zealand Dog Point Vineyard ‘02, Marlborough, New Zealand

373738 Cambria ‘03, Santa Maria Valley, Katherine’s Vineyard 2638 Cambria ‘03, Santa Maria Valley, Katherine’s Vineyard 2639 Chalone Vineyard, ‘01, Chalone AVA, Estate Bottled39 Chalone Vineyard, ‘01, Chalone AVA, Estate Bottled

353540 Dehlinger ‘00, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled 40 Dehlinger ‘00, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled 36 364141 Domaine Alfred Chardonnay, ‘03 Edna ValleyDomaine Alfred Chardonnay, ‘03 Edna Valley

343442 Patz & Hall, Durrell Vineyard ‘02, Sonoma Valley 42 Patz & Hall, Durrell Vineyard ‘02, Sonoma Valley 45 4543 Patz & Hall, Dutton Ranch ‘02, Russian River Valley43 Patz & Hall, Dutton Ranch ‘02, Russian River Valley

42 42

Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (so-veen-YAWN blahnk)(so-veen-YAWN blahnk)

One of the most distinctive grapes, One of the most distinctive grapes, Sauvignon Blanc is a highly aromatic Sauvignon Blanc is a highly aromatic variety that does well in both the old and variety that does well in both the old and new world. From the new world. From the Loire Valley of of France to France to Marlborough in New Zealand, in New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc has found many Sauvignon Blanc has found many regions that bring out its unique and regions that bring out its unique and delicious flavors. delicious flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Summing it upSumming it up

Successful Sites:Successful Sites: Loire Valley, New Zealand, California, Loire Valley, New Zealand, California,

Chile, Italy Chile, Italy

Common Descriptors:Common Descriptors: grass, lemon, grapefruit, passion fruit.grass, lemon, grapefruit, passion fruit.

Sauvignon BlancSauvignon Blancwith Foodwith Food

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the worlds Sauvignon Blanc is one of the worlds most distinctive and popular dry white most distinctive and popular dry white wines. They range from very bright and wines. They range from very bright and tart, to rich, smooth and toasty. tart, to rich, smooth and toasty.

Try Sauvignon Blanc with seafood, Try Sauvignon Blanc with seafood, shellfish, chicken, and pasta dishesshellfish, chicken, and pasta dishes

Sauvignon BlancSauvignon BlancBINBIN50 Château Reynier Entre-Deux-Mers ’03, France50 Château Reynier Entre-Deux-Mers ’03, France 202051 Pascal Jolivet ‘03, Sancerre, France51 Pascal Jolivet ‘03, Sancerre, France 282852 Brander ‘04/‘05, Santa Ynez Valley52 Brander ‘04/‘05, Santa Ynez Valley 23235353 Brancott Vineyards Reserve ‘03, Brancott Vineyards Reserve ‘03,

Marlborough, New ZealandMarlborough, New Zealand 282855 Dog Point Vineyard “Section 94” ‘04, 55 Dog Point Vineyard “Section 94” ‘04,

Marlborough, New ZealandMarlborough, New Zealand 37375757 Robert Mondavi, ‘03, Fumé Blanc, Napa ValleyRobert Mondavi, ‘03, Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley 21215858 Spottswoode ‘03, Napa ValleySpottswoode ‘03, Napa Valley 424259 Lail Vineyards Georgia ‘02, Napa Valley59 Lail Vineyards Georgia ‘02, Napa Valley 5757

RieslingRieslingSumming it upSumming it up

Successful Sites:Successful Sites: Germany, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New Germany, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Washington State, California, Zealand, Washington State, California, New York State New York State

Common Descriptors:Common Descriptors: steely, peach, mineral, floral, petrol, steely, peach, mineral, floral, petrol, orange blossom, citrus orange blossom, citrus

Gewürztraminer Gewürztraminer Summing it upSumming it up

Successful SitesSuccessful Sites: : Alsace, Germany Alsace, Germany

Common DescriptorsCommon Descriptors: : lychee nut, floral, perfumelychee nut, floral, perfume Other than lychee, typical descriptors of Other than lychee, typical descriptors of

Gewürztraminer are roses and perfume. It’s Gewürztraminer are roses and perfume. It’s blend of fruits and acid make it a perfect match blend of fruits and acid make it a perfect match for spicy food like Indian and Thai. for spicy food like Indian and Thai.

Riesling & GewürztraminerRiesling & Gewürztraminer

Both Riesling and Gewürztraminer pair Both Riesling and Gewürztraminer pair well with many types of food. Particularly, well with many types of food. Particularly, chicken, seafood, cheese, and spicy chicken, seafood, cheese, and spicy foods! Think Asian cuisine. foods! Think Asian cuisine.

The wines are listed in descending order, The wines are listed in descending order, from lightest to most full bodied.from lightest to most full bodied.

Riesling & GewürztraminerRiesling & GewürztraminerBINBIN

70 Bonny Doon Pacific-Rim Riesling 05, Santa Cruz70 Bonny Doon Pacific-Rim Riesling 05, Santa Cruz 1818

71 Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett, 05, 71 Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett, 05,

GermanyGermany 3333

7272 Ch. Ste. Michelle Eroica, Riesling 05, Columbia Valley Ch. Ste. Michelle Eroica, Riesling 05, Columbia Valley 3333

7373 Fess Parker White Riesling 05, Santa Barbara County 21 Fess Parker White Riesling 05, Santa Barbara County 21

7474 Chehalem “Reserve” Dry Riesling 05, Willamette Valley Chehalem “Reserve” Dry Riesling 05, Willamette Valley 2626

75 Domaines Schlumberger Grand Cru Riesling 04, 75 Domaines Schlumberger Grand Cru Riesling 04, Alsace, France Alsace, France 3333

76 Navarro Vineyards Gewürztraminer 02/05, 76 Navarro Vineyards Gewürztraminer 02/05,

Anderson Valley Anderson Valley 2424

7777 Zind Humbrecht Gewürztraminer 01, Alsace, France Zind Humbrecht Gewürztraminer 01, Alsace, France 5050

Other White WinesOther White Wines Wines in this section are great for wine and Wines in this section are great for wine and

food pairings! They offer a change from food pairings! They offer a change from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

All work well with salads, seafood, shellfish, All work well with salads, seafood, shellfish, chicken, and pasta dishes.chicken, and pasta dishes.

Other White WinesOther White Wines80 Albarino, 06 Martin Codax, Rias Baixas, Spain80 Albarino, 06 Martin Codax, Rias Baixas, Spain 2020

8181 Champalou, 05 Vouvray, FranceChampalou, 05 Vouvray, France2525

8282 Pazo Senorans Albarino, 05 Rias Baixas, SpainPazo Senorans Albarino, 05 Rias Baixas, Spain 3131

8383 Planeta La Segreta Bianco, 05 Sicilia, ItalyPlaneta La Segreta Bianco, 05 Sicilia, Italy 1616

8484 Vignalta Sirio Moscato del Veneto, 05, ItalyVignalta Sirio Moscato del Veneto, 05, Italy 2222

8585 Casal di Serra, 05 Verdicchio dei Chastelli di Jesi, ItalyCasal di Serra, 05 Verdicchio dei Chastelli di Jesi, Italy 1818

86 Vignalta Agno Casto Colli Euganei Pinot Bianco, 04, Italy86 Vignalta Agno Casto Colli Euganei Pinot Bianco, 04, Italy 2727

8787 La Famiglia Pinot Grigio, 03, CaliforniaLa Famiglia Pinot Grigio, 03, California 2020

88 WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris, 03, Willamette Valley88 WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris, 03, Willamette Valley 2626

8989 Hugel Tokay Pinot Gris, 00 Alsace, FranceHugel Tokay Pinot Gris, 00 Alsace, France 2525

9090 Caparoso Pinot Gris, 02, Baden, GermanyCaparoso Pinot Gris, 02, Baden, Germany 2121

9191 Castello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio, ToscanaCastello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Toscana 2525

9292 Triennes Viognier, Sainte Fleur, 05, FranceTriennes Viognier, Sainte Fleur, 05, France 2727

9393 Bridlewood Viognier, 05, Reserve, Estate BottledBridlewood Viognier, 05, Reserve, Estate Bottled 3030

94 Vigne Regali Principessa Perlate, 06, Italy94 Vigne Regali Principessa Perlate, 06, Italy 2323

Red WinesRed Wines

Red WinesRed Wines

Red Grape VarietalsRed Grape Varietals There are about 40 important red grape varietals grown There are about 40 important red grape varietals grown

in the world today. The major ones are listed below. in the world today. The major ones are listed below. Generally speaking, as you go down the list the grapes Generally speaking, as you go down the list the grapes

will go from light to full-bodied in texture; low to high in will go from light to full-bodied in texture; low to high in tannin level; lighter to deeper in color (which generally tannin level; lighter to deeper in color (which generally corresponds to perceived acidity); younger to older in corresponds to perceived acidity); younger to older in ageability. ageability.

In truth the redness of a wine depends on contact with In truth the redness of a wine depends on contact with the skin of the grapes: separate the grape from its skin the skin of the grapes: separate the grape from its skin soon enough after picking and you can make a very soon enough after picking and you can make a very white red. For example, most wines made in white red. For example, most wines made in Champagne are white wines made with a significant Champagne are white wines made with a significant proportion of red grapes. proportion of red grapes.

Red Grape VarietalsRed Grape VarietalsEuropean wines will usually be identified by their appellation; European wines will usually be identified by their appellation;

elsewhere wines will be identified by varietal.elsewhere wines will be identified by varietal. GrapesGrapes Where they grow bestWhere they grow best GamayGamay Beaujolais, France Beaujolais, France Pinot NoirPinot Noir Burgundy, France; California; Burgundy, France; California;

Oregon; Champagne, France Oregon; Champagne, France TempranilloTempranillo Rioja, Spain Rioja, Spain SangioveseSangiovese Tuscany, Italy Tuscany, Italy MerlotMerlot Bordeaux, France; California; Bordeaux, France; California;

Washington State Washington State ZinfandelZinfandel California California Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux, France; California; Chile Bordeaux, France; California; Chile NebbioloNebbiolo Piedmont, Italy Piedmont, Italy Syrah/ShirazSyrah/Shiraz Rhone, France; AustraliaRhone, France; Australia

BarberaBarbera

Successful Sites:Successful Sites: Northern Italy, Other Northern Italy, Other Italy, Some California Italy, Some California

Common Descriptors:Common Descriptors: juicy, cherry, juicy, cherry, blackberry, chocolateblackberry, chocolate

BarberaBarbera & Food& Food

Barbera produces wines that are deep Barbera produces wines that are deep purple in color, high in acidity and dry in purple in color, high in acidity and dry in finish. These wines are enjoyed best finish. These wines are enjoyed best while young and bright! while young and bright!

Enjoy with cheese dishes, seafood and Enjoy with cheese dishes, seafood and grilled meats.grilled meats.

BarberaBarbera

BINBIN101101 Eberle ‘02, Paso RoblesEberle ‘02, Paso Robles 2828

102102 Contratto Solus Ad ‘98, Barbera D’Asti, ItalyContratto Solus Ad ‘98, Barbera D’Asti, Italy 3636

801801 Contratto Solus Ad ‘97 Barbera D’Asti , Italy Contratto Solus Ad ‘97 Barbera D’Asti , Italy magnummagnum 7575

103103 Vietti Tre Vigne ‘02, Barbera D’Asti , Italy Vietti Tre Vigne ‘02, Barbera D’Asti , Italy 2929

104104 Pio Cesare ‘04, Barbera d’ Alba , Italy Pio Cesare ‘04, Barbera d’ Alba , Italy 2727

SangioveseSangiovese

Successful Sites:Successful Sites: Tuscany Common Descriptors:Common Descriptors: tart cherry, red tart cherry, red

raspberries, olives, plum, spice raspberries, olives, plum, spice

SangioveseSangiovese& Food& Food

Sangiovese produces Italy’s most Sangiovese produces Italy’s most recognized red wine, Chianti. recognized red wine, Chianti.

The wines are usually very dry, earthy The wines are usually very dry, earthy and high in acidity. and high in acidity.

Try Sangiovese based wines with Try Sangiovese based wines with seafood dishes, poultry, and grilled seafood dishes, poultry, and grilled meats.meats.

SangioveseSangiovese

BINBIN111111 Seghesio 01, Alexander ValleySeghesio 01, Alexander Valley 3030112112 Falchini Chianti Colli Senesi, 05, ItalyFalchini Chianti Colli Senesi, 05, Italy 2020113113 Vignamaggio Chianti Classico 01, ItalyVignamaggio Chianti Classico 01, Italy 3232114114 Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina 99 Riserva Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina 99 Riserva

““Vigneto Bucerchiale”, ItalyVigneto Bucerchiale”, Italy 4848115115 Rosso Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi 01, ItalyRosso Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi 01, Italy 3434116 116 Brunello Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi 98, ItalyBrunello Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi 98, Italy 6767117 Collepino 06, Toscana117 Collepino 06, Toscana 1717118 Centine 06, Toscana 118 Centine 06, Toscana 20 20119119 Castello Banfi Cum Laude, Sant’ Antimo 04, ItalyCastello Banfi Cum Laude, Sant’ Antimo 04, Italy 51 51

Pinot NoirPinot Noir (PEE-noh nwahr)(PEE-noh nwahr)

Just as Merlot was pooh-poohed by Miles in Sideways, Just as Merlot was pooh-poohed by Miles in Sideways, Pinot Noir was worshiped in its glorious difficulty. Pinot Noir was worshiped in its glorious difficulty.

Pinot Noir is a finicky grape. It only grows in the right Pinot Noir is a finicky grape. It only grows in the right climate, with the right soils and the right care. Perhaps climate, with the right soils and the right care. Perhaps because it is so difficult is why it is so loved. Pinot because it is so difficult is why it is so loved. Pinot Noir’s home and the classic wines from the grape hail Noir’s home and the classic wines from the grape hail from from Burgundy. Pinot is the only grape allowed for . Pinot is the only grape allowed for AOC wines of the region. Pinot Noir mutates easily and AOC wines of the region. Pinot Noir mutates easily and so there are many different clones floating around in so there are many different clones floating around in each wine region. each wine region.

Pinot NoirPinot NoirFood & Order ListedFood & Order Listed

Pinot Noir is the red grape of Burgundy. Pinot Noir is the red grape of Burgundy. It is well represented in the United States by It is well represented in the United States by

California and Oregon. At its best, Pinot Noir California and Oregon. At its best, Pinot Noir can range from strawberry-scented, to plumy can range from strawberry-scented, to plumy and earthy. and earthy.

Rich stews, lamb, and roasted poultry dishes Rich stews, lamb, and roasted poultry dishes are great matches for Pinot Noir.are great matches for Pinot Noir.

The wines are listed from lightest to full-bodied The wines are listed from lightest to full-bodied in descending order.in descending order.

Pinot NoirPinot NoirBINBIN

121121 Aquinas 06, Napa ValleyAquinas 06, Napa Valley 20 20

122122 Melville 03, Santa Rita Hills, Estate BottledMelville 03, Santa Rita Hills, Estate Bottled 3636

123123 Domaine Serene “Evenstad Reserve 04, OregonDomaine Serene “Evenstad Reserve 04, Oregon 4747

124 124 Dehlinger 00, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled 53Dehlinger 00, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled 53

125125 Robert Mondavi 06, CarnerosRobert Mondavi 06, Carneros 28 28

126126 Morgan “12 Clones” 04Morgan “12 Clones” 04 33 33

127127 Dog Point Vineyard, 03, Marlborough, New Zealand 45Dog Point Vineyard, 03, Marlborough, New Zealand 45

128 128 Hitching Post 02/05, Santa Rita EarthHitching Post 02/05, Santa Rita Earth 40 40

129 129 Domaine Alfred “Califa” 02, Edna ValleyDomaine Alfred “Califa” 02, Edna Valley 49 49

MerlotMerlot

Successful Sites:Successful Sites:Bordeaux, California, Washington State, Bordeaux, California, Washington State, Chile, South Africa Chile, South Africa

Common Descriptors:Common Descriptors:plum, cherry, blackberry, spice, raspberryplum, cherry, blackberry, spice, raspberry

MerlotMerlot Merlot is a varietal of Bordeaux. It is blended Merlot is a varietal of Bordeaux. It is blended

with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, to create some of the world’s Petite Verdot, to create some of the world’s greatest red wines. greatest red wines.

In California and Washington, as in the Pomerol In California and Washington, as in the Pomerol and St. Emilion regions of France, Merlot is and St. Emilion regions of France, Merlot is vinted into a wine of distinction. vinted into a wine of distinction.

Enjoy it with red meats, rich stews and cheese.Enjoy it with red meats, rich stews and cheese.

MerlotMerlot

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143143 Miner 00, Napa Valley, Stagecoach Vineyard Miner 00, Napa Valley, Stagecoach Vineyard 4747

144144 Havens 02, CarnerosHavens 02, Carneros2424

ZinfandelZinfandel

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blackberry blackberry

ZinfandelZinfandel

Zinfandel grapes are used to produce Zinfandel grapes are used to produce many styles of wine. From off-dry blush many styles of wine. From off-dry blush wines to late harvest port styles; wines to late harvest port styles; Zinfandel wines produced in California Zinfandel wines produced in California work with a variety of foods. work with a variety of foods.

Try it with grilled meats, hearty stews and Try it with grilled meats, hearty stews and pastas.pastas.

ZinfandelZinfandel

BINBIN151 Ravenswood Vintner’s Blend ‘03, California151 Ravenswood Vintner’s Blend ‘03, California 2020152 Frog’s Leap ’03, Napa Valley152 Frog’s Leap ’03, Napa Valley 3333153 Ravenswood ‘02, Sonoma County153 Ravenswood ‘02, Sonoma County 3232154 Terraces “Rutherford” ‘02, Napa 154 Terraces “Rutherford” ‘02, Napa 3737155 Howell Mountain Vineyards, 155 Howell Mountain Vineyards,

Old Vines ‘01, Howell Mtn.Old Vines ‘01, Howell Mtn. 3232156 St. Francis Pagani Vineyard Reserve ‘00, 156 St. Francis Pagani Vineyard Reserve ‘00,

Sonoma ValleySonoma Valley 5353

Syrah/ShirazSyrah/Shiraz

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Syrah/ShirazSyrah/Shiraz

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161161 Echelon ‘01, Espéranza VineyardEchelon ‘01, Espéranza Vineyard 2323

163163 Lysis Cotes du Rhone, ’01, FranceLysis Cotes du Rhone, ’01, France 2020

166166 Morgan Morgan ‘01‘01, Monterey, Monterey 3333

167 167 Melville ‘02, Santa Rita Hills EstateMelville ‘02, Santa Rita Hills Estate 2828

168 168 Guigal Chateauneuf- du Pape, ‘01Guigal Chateauneuf- du Pape, ‘01 5757

169 169 Groom ‘02, Barossa Valley, AustraliaGroom ‘02, Barossa Valley, Australia 5050

Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon (cab-uhr-NAY sow-veeh-yawn)(cab-uhr-NAY sow-veeh-yawn) King of Red King of Red

Many refer to Cabernet Sauvignon as the king of Many refer to Cabernet Sauvignon as the king of red grapes. Perhaps that title is due to its ability red grapes. Perhaps that title is due to its ability to grow worldwide in a number of climates, or to to grow worldwide in a number of climates, or to the fact that it produces wine with such the fact that it produces wine with such character yet such diversity. Either way, this character yet such diversity. Either way, this grape is responsible, as a whole or a partner, for grape is responsible, as a whole or a partner, for some of the greatest wines in the world. In some of the greatest wines in the world. In Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon is the principle Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon is the principle grape of the Medoc. It plays a supporting role in grape of the Medoc. It plays a supporting role in the blends of the right bank in regions such as the blends of the right bank in regions such as St-Emillion and Pomerol. Most of the classic and St-Emillion and Pomerol. Most of the classic and cult wines of Napa Valley are made with cult wines of Napa Valley are made with Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is considered the Cabernet Sauvignon is considered the king of red wines! king of red wines!

Cabernet Sauvignon wines are best Cabernet Sauvignon wines are best enjoyed with hearty dishes. Beef, lamb, enjoyed with hearty dishes. Beef, lamb, and game are great matched with and game are great matched with Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The wines Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The wines are listed from light bodied to full-bodied are listed from light bodied to full-bodied in descending order.in descending order.

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201 201 Riboli Family Vineyard, 98/99 RutherfordRiboli Family Vineyard, 98/99 Rutherford 4646204 204 Frog’s Leap 04, Napa ValleyFrog’s Leap 04, Napa Valley 5252205 205 Provenance Vineyards 01, Napa ValleyProvenance Vineyards 01, Napa Valley 5050206 206 Jordan Jordan 0000, Sonoma County, Sonoma County 6060207 207 Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso 99, Sonoma Valley Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso 99, Sonoma Valley 6060208208 Terra Valentine 00, Napa Valley, Spring MountainTerra Valentine 00, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain 4444209209 Spottswoode 01, Napa Valley, Spottswoode 01, Napa Valley,

Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Spottswoode Estate Vineyard 8080210210 Richard Partridge 00, Napa ValleyRichard Partridge 00, Napa Valley 5353212212 Sharecropper’s 06, Columbia Valley Sharecropper’s 06, Columbia Valley 2626

Bordeaux BlendsBordeaux Blends The Fab FiveThe Fab Five

With so much history under its belt, it’s no With so much history under its belt, it’s no wonder that Bordeaux has figured out the recipe wonder that Bordeaux has figured out the recipe to produce amazing wines. to produce amazing wines.

Centuries of making (and drinking) wine has led Centuries of making (and drinking) wine has led them to the blend that has become synonymous them to the blend that has become synonymous with Bordeaux. with Bordeaux.

Winemakers in the New World replicated this Winemakers in the New World replicated this formula and have created successful blends in formula and have created successful blends in their respective areas - you may see Bordeaux their respective areas - you may see Bordeaux blends from the US labeled Meritage (rhymes blends from the US labeled Meritage (rhymes with heritage). with heritage).

Bordeaux BlendsBordeaux Blends Notable Facts Notable Facts

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit VerdotPetit Verdot. These five red grapes are the components of . These five red grapes are the components of a Bordeaux Blend. a Bordeaux Blend.

Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot are usually the Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot are usually the predominant variety, predominant variety,

while Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot are the while Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot are the supporting cast. supporting cast. These three grapes help to add color, structure or body These three grapes help to add color, structure or body

in varying amounts. in varying amounts. A Bordeaux Blend typically uses at least three of the five A Bordeaux Blend typically uses at least three of the five

grapes to be labeled as such. The beauty of the blend? grapes to be labeled as such. The beauty of the blend? Each year the percentage of each grape in the blend will Each year the percentage of each grape in the blend will

vary and the winemaker can include more of the variety that vary and the winemaker can include more of the variety that excelled in that particular vintage. excelled in that particular vintage.

Bordeaux BlendsBordeaux BlendsSumming it upSumming it up

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Bordeaux BasedBordeaux Based Blends/MeritageBlends/Meritage

Meritage, rhymes with “heritage”. Meritage wines reflect Meritage, rhymes with “heritage”. Meritage wines reflect the wine maker’s influence in blending Bordeaux grape the wine maker’s influence in blending Bordeaux grape varietals.varietals.

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224 224 Ch. De Reignac 01, Bordeaux, FranceCh. De Reignac 01, Bordeaux, France 4444225225 Double T by Trefethen 03, Napa ValleyDouble T by Trefethen 03, Napa Valley 3030226226 Ch. Reynier “Cuvee Heritage” Ch. Reynier “Cuvee Heritage” 01, Bordeaux, France01, Bordeaux, France 3030227227 Ch. Faugeres 00, St. Emilion Grand Cru, FranceCh. Faugeres 00, St. Emilion Grand Cru, France 6666228 228 Aquinas Red Table Wine 99, Napa ValleyAquinas Red Table Wine 99, Napa Valley 4545229229 Joseph Filippi “Cinq Vignobles” 03, Joseph Filippi “Cinq Vignobles” 03, library reserve library reserve 3838230230 Deux Mondes, by Joseph Fillipi 03, Cucamonga ValleyDeux Mondes, by Joseph Fillipi 03, Cucamonga Valley 5555231 231 Lail, J. Daniel Cuvee, Napa Valley, 00Lail, J. Daniel Cuvee, Napa Valley, 00 8080232232 Vignalta Gemola Colli Euganei Rosso 01, ItalyVignalta Gemola Colli Euganei Rosso 01, Italy 6060

Other Red WinesOther Red WinesWines in this section are great for wine and food pairings! Wines in this section are great for wine and food pairings!

They offer a change to Cabernet Sauvignon. All work well They offer a change to Cabernet Sauvignon. All work well with hearty dishes, grilled and roasted meats. with hearty dishes, grilled and roasted meats.

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241 241 Bogle Petite Sirah 04, CaliforniaBogle Petite Sirah 04, California 2020242242 Joseph Filippi Cabernet Franc, 01, Cucamonga ValleyJoseph Filippi Cabernet Franc, 01, Cucamonga Valley 2424243 243 Ferrari Carano Siena, Cabernet/Sangiovese/Merlot 00, Ferrari Carano Siena, Cabernet/Sangiovese/Merlot 00, Sonoma CountySonoma County 3838244 244 Treana 99/00 Central Coast, Red Table WineTreana 99/00 Central Coast, Red Table Wine 4444245 245 Este de Bodegas Alto Almanzora, 04Este de Bodegas Alto Almanzora, 04

Monastrell, Tempranillo, SpainMonastrell, Tempranillo, Spain 1313246 246 Castello Banfi Summas 99, Syrah/Cabernet, ItalyCastello Banfi Summas 99, Syrah/Cabernet, Italy 6565247 247 Rutherford Grove Petite Sirah 01, Napa ValleyRutherford Grove Petite Sirah 01, Napa Valley 5050248 248 Bramare Malbec 02, Mendoza Marchiori Vineyard, Bramare Malbec 02, Mendoza Marchiori Vineyard,

ArgentinaArgentina 4040249 249 Donausome Blaufrankish “Ausbruch” 03, AustraliaDonausome Blaufrankish “Ausbruch” 03, Australia 2222250250 Umani Ronchi Cúmaro Rosso Conero 03Umani Ronchi Cúmaro Rosso Conero 03

Montipulciano d’Abruzzo, ItalyMontipulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy 4444

Dessert, Fortified Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wines& Fruit Wines

Dessert, Fortified Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wines & Fruit Wines These are wines made with addition of These are wines made with addition of spirits to raise the alcohol content. The spirits to raise the alcohol content. The greatest are Port from the Douro region greatest are Port from the Douro region of Portugal, and Sherry from a region of of Portugal, and Sherry from a region of Andalusia in southern Spain. Since wines Andalusia in southern Spain. Since wines in other countries are labeled as port, true in other countries are labeled as port, true Portuguese is now labeled Portuguese is now labeled

SherrySherry

Sherry is a fortified wine from the area Sherry is a fortified wine from the area around Jerez, Spain ("Sherry" being the around Jerez, Spain ("Sherry" being the anglicized corruption of the word anglicized corruption of the word "Jerez"). Made primarily from the "Jerez"). Made primarily from the Palomino grape, Sherry is another of the Palomino grape, Sherry is another of the world's great expressions of chalky soil world's great expressions of chalky soil (along with Chablis, Burgundy, and (along with Chablis, Burgundy, and some Loire wines).some Loire wines).

SherrySherry With non-vintage Champagne, Sherry is also one of the With non-vintage Champagne, Sherry is also one of the

great expressions of the blender's art. In the Sherry great expressions of the blender's art. In the Sherry Bodegas, fractional blending systems called Soleras, Bodegas, fractional blending systems called Soleras, ensure a style of wine uniform from vintage to vintage. In ensure a style of wine uniform from vintage to vintage. In the finest of these, space is left in the barrels of the the finest of these, space is left in the barrels of the solera for a special yeast called "flor" to develop and solera for a special yeast called "flor" to develop and thrive. Sherries run from completely dry, light "finos" to thrive. Sherries run from completely dry, light "finos" to nutty "amontillado" (remember "The Cask of nutty "amontillado" (remember "The Cask of Amontillado"?) to rich "oloroso." The latter two are often Amontillado"?) to rich "oloroso." The latter two are often sweetened and sold as cream sherry or other proprietary sweetened and sold as cream sherry or other proprietary brands. Interestingly, because of the fortification and the brands. Interestingly, because of the fortification and the exposure to air-Sherry essentially being oxidized exposure to air-Sherry essentially being oxidized already!-an open bottle of Sherry will last almost already!-an open bottle of Sherry will last almost indefinitely. Sherry is the perfect wine for tapas. indefinitely. Sherry is the perfect wine for tapas.

Fruit InfusedFruit Infused A “Fruit Wine” is generally any wine that is A “Fruit Wine” is generally any wine that is

fermented from a fruit other than grapes. None fermented from a fruit other than grapes. None of the fruit character comes from the addition of of the fruit character comes from the addition of fruit flavors but is the natural product of fruit fruit flavors but is the natural product of fruit fermentation. There are many different types of fermentation. There are many different types of fruit wines, but the some of the most popular fruit wines, but the some of the most popular include: Red Raspberry, Blackberry, Cherry, include: Red Raspberry, Blackberry, Cherry, Cranberry and Blueberry. These wines are big Cranberry and Blueberry. These wines are big and intense in their fruit character as it typically and intense in their fruit character as it typically takes over ten pounds of fruit to produce one takes over ten pounds of fruit to produce one gallon of premium fruit wine. gallon of premium fruit wine.

Fruit InfusedFruit Infused

““Fruit Wines” have a multitude of uses. Fruit Wines” have a multitude of uses. They are often consumed slightly- chilled They are often consumed slightly- chilled (55 degrees F) with a dessert course. For (55 degrees F) with a dessert course. For example, Blackberry and Red Raspberry example, Blackberry and Red Raspberry wines are a great accompaniment with wines are a great accompaniment with dense chocolate desserts as the wine dense chocolate desserts as the wine cleanses the palette of the sweet cleanses the palette of the sweet chocolate. chocolate.

PortPort Port is a sweet fortified wine from the Port is a sweet fortified wine from the

grapes growing on the deep valley walls grapes growing on the deep valley walls sloping down to the Douro River in Portugal. sloping down to the Douro River in Portugal. Its name coming from Oporto, Port is made Its name coming from Oporto, Port is made from up to about 40 grape varieties, most of from up to about 40 grape varieties, most of which are red. After a brief fermentation to which are red. After a brief fermentation to about 6% alcohol, the still fermenting grape about 6% alcohol, the still fermenting grape must is poured off into larger containers must is poured off into larger containers holding spirit, which kills the yeast and holding spirit, which kills the yeast and stops fermentation. stops fermentation.

PortPort

The young wine is then shipped from the vineyards The young wine is then shipped from the vineyards to the Port houses in Oporto, where it stays in to the Port houses in Oporto, where it stays in barrel for a year or two. At that time a "vintage" can barrel for a year or two. At that time a "vintage" can be declared, and the Port bottled with a vintage be declared, and the Port bottled with a vintage designation. This Port virtually demands 15 or 20 designation. This Port virtually demands 15 or 20 years of bottle age. In order to have Port that is years of bottle age. In order to have Port that is enjoyable at purchase or shortly after purchase, enjoyable at purchase or shortly after purchase, there are other "wood-aged" Ports, which have there are other "wood-aged" Ports, which have spend more time in cask. These can be young spend more time in cask. These can be young "Ruby" Ports, aged "Tawny" Ports (which will "Ruby" Ports, aged "Tawny" Ports (which will sometimes average up to 40 years in cask), and sometimes average up to 40 years in cask), and "Late Bottled Vintage" Ports. Port traditionally "Late Bottled Vintage" Ports. Port traditionally accompanies walnuts and stilton cheese. accompanies walnuts and stilton cheese.

Dessert WinesDessert Wines

Dessert wines can be enjoyed on their Dessert wines can be enjoyed on their own or with sweets to complete a meal. own or with sweets to complete a meal.

Some dessert wines can actually be Some dessert wines can actually be enjoyed with savory dishes. enjoyed with savory dishes.

Experiment and see which combinations Experiment and see which combinations of food and wine you enjoy!of food and wine you enjoy!

Dessert WinesDessert WinesBINBIN GlassGlass BottleBottle

Sparkling Dessert WineSparkling Dessert Wine701701 Banfi Rosa Regale, ItalyBanfi Rosa Regale, Italy 28 28

Sherry/Sherry Style Sherry/Sherry Style 301 Galleano Sherry Crema, Cask 3, Cucamonga Valley301 Galleano Sherry Crema, Cask 3, Cucamonga Valley 6.00 6.00 43 43

Late HarvestLate Harvest

401 Ice Wine, Chenin Blanc, Kiona Winery 375ml 401 Ice Wine, Chenin Blanc, Kiona Winery 375ml Red Mountain ‘05Red Mountain ‘05 6.50 6.50 27 27

Fruit InfusedFruit Infused

501501 Bonny Doon Vineyard Framboise 375mlBonny Doon Vineyard Framboise 375ml 4.00 4.00 20 20

Port/Port StylePort/Port Style601 Galleano 3 Friends Port601 Galleano 3 Friends Port 50 50 602 Porto Rocha 20 Year Tawny, Portugal 375ml602 Porto Rocha 20 Year Tawny, Portugal 375ml 7.50 7.50 44 44603 Warre’s Colheits Port 1992, Portugal603 Warre’s Colheits Port 1992, Portugal 6.00 6.00 43 43

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