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French Wines
BORDEAUX
BORDEAUX IS FRANCE'S MOST WIDELY RECOGNIZED WINE REGION. BORDEAUX PRODUCES MANY OF THE WORLD’S FINEST WINES. THE REDS ARE PRODUCED FROM EITHER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, CABERNET FRANC, PETIT VERDOT OR MALBEC, AND ARE USUALLY A BLEND OF THESE GRAPES. PERFECT FOR PAIRING WITH BEEF AND LAMB.
CHATEAU CLAUZET “ST. ESTEPHE”’00 – “Pretty game, spice and berry aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Delicious”…...47.69
CHATEAU MALESCOT-ST.-EXUPERY’99 – “Well-crafted for the vintage. Good aromas of plums, cherries and toasted oak. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm, velvety tannins and a long finish. Very well-done. Best after 2003” …………………65.99
French Wines
BURGUNDY - RED
THE ANCIENT BURGUNDY REGION PRODUCES WHAT MANY BELIEVE TO BE THE WORLD'S FINEST RED WINES. THE ANCESTRAL HOME OF PINOT NOIR, BURGUNDY IS A MOSAIC OF SMALL VINEYARDS AND THOUSANDS OF WINEMAKERS. THESE ARE COMPLEX WINES BEST SUITED FOR PREPARED GAME AND FOWL.
CHATEAU DE POMMARD “POMMARD”’96 – “Pretty, full of raspberry aromas and flavors, yet there's no shortage of structure, with firm tannins and lively acidity to complement the earthy note on the finish”……………….45.99
DOMAINE de la ROMANEE CONTI “ROMANEE ST. VIVANT”’97……….. 454.61
DOMAINE JOSEPH MATROT “VOLNAY-SANTENOTS”’99 – “Distinctively earthy, with game, wet earth and black fruit notes. Medium-bodied, with some ripe tannins” 72.79
DOMAINE GIRARDIN SANTENAY LES GRAVIERES VIEILLES VIGNES’98 – “Beautiful. Dark-colored, rich, full-bodied, vibrating with clean, pure cassis and blackberry character and toasted, spicy, menthol notes. Tough tannins need time to soften, but there is good fruit here” ………….54.99
GEORGE DUBOEUF “FLEURIE”’00 – “Violet, bluebell, black cherry and cinnamon aromas and flavors, on a juicy, yet focused, frame. Finish hangs in there nicely.” …. 23.49
GEORGE DUBOEUF “FLEURIE PRESTIGE”’02 – “Violet, blackberry and boysenberry aromas and flavors unfurl in this silky, lush Fleurie, with extra notes of spice, toast, vanilla and minerals. Fruit echoes on the long, pure finish. Really, really fine.” …..34.49
LOUIS JADOT BEAUJOLAIS - VILLAGES JADOT'03…………………….......22.39
LOUIS JADOT “BONNES MARES”00 – “Very woody style of Chambolle, modern in style, but there is also superb ripe fruit underneath the spicy oak--black fruit with spices and chocolate notes” ……..143.79
LOUIS JADOT “GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN ESTOURNELLES ST. JACQUES’00 – Traditional style, with chestnut aromas, but there is authentic terroir coming through in this Pinot, and some crushed red berries and mineral notes. Excellent midpalate concentration suggests it will age gracefully.” 69.99
LOUIS JADOT MOULIN-A-VENT CHATEAU DES JACQUES’00 – “Modern style, with dark berry, chocolate and toast notes. Nice ripe black cherry flavor works its way through on the finish before the structure takes over. Needs just a bit of cellaring to strut its stuff.” 35.99
LOUIS JADOT MOULIN-A-VENT CHATEAU DES JACQUES’01 – “Elegant, with red and black cherry, raspberry and sandalwood notes”…………33.99
French Wines
RHONE
DIRECTLY SOUTH OF BURGUNDY, THE RHONE ENCOMPASSES A FAIRLY LARGE AREA. THE RED WINES OF THIS REGION ARE GENERALLY FULL-BODIED WITH COMPLEX AROMATICS AND MOUTHFILLING FLAVORS. MATCH THESE WINES WITH BEEF, LAMB, AND GAME.
COUDOULET DE BEAUCASTEL COTES DU RHONE ROUGHE’01….49.99
DELAS FRERES COTE ROTIE “SEIGNEUR DE MAUGIRON’96 – “Gorgeous. Elegant and polished, this racy, sexy, medium-bodied Syrah blossoms with floral, citrus, currant, spice, white truffle and mocha flavors that come together laser-sharply on the clean, pure and long finish. Quite acidic, but the tannins are supple”……………65.59
DOMAINE COURBIS CORNIS LES EYGATS’2000 – “Wonderful. Ripe and rich, yet elegant and refined, this isn't heavy or overly tannic, just yummy to drink on release, with supple and sweet tannins, black fruit and wet earth complexity. Another success from Courbis.”………..62.49
DOMAINE COURBIS SYRAH VIN de PAYS de l’ARDECHE’01…………….24.69
DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE ST. JOSEPH OFFERUS ROUGE’00…….. 48.29
GEORGES DUBOEUF VIN de PAYS D’OC CABERNET “PRESTIGE”’2000 – “Medium-bodied, with dark cherry and plum flavors. Roasted meat and leather notes on the crisp, lightly spicy finish. Focused and flavorful.” ………………32.29
PAUL JABOULET HERMITAGE LA CHAPPELLE’98 – “What a great wine. Full-bodied, with crushed berry, smoke and grilled aromas, all presented quite subtly. Stands out for its natural, down-to-earth taste of clean, pure, shining fruit. A pleasure to drink.” ……130.49
French Wines
OTHER RED
BARTON & GUESTIER ST. EMILLION’01 ..25.99
BARTON & GUESTIER ST. EMILLION’03 …26.99
DOMAINE TEMPIER PROVENCE BANDOL’00 – “Rich, bacony aromas and flavors mix with alluring dark plum and red cherry flavors in this broad-tasting, full-bodied red. Intense blood, iron and mineral notes linger with spicy elements on the powerful finish” …..61.89
Italian Wines
RED
INCREASINGLY EXPERTS ARE RECOGNIZING THAT ITALIAN RED WINE SEEMS TO BE MADE FOR FOOD! MANY OF THESE WINES WERE IMPORTED BY PITTSBURGH'S OWN "STAN THE WINE MAN" LALIC, AND ARE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH HIM.
TUSCANY
ANTINORI “BOLGHERI SUPERIORE GUADOAL TASSO”’00 – “Very polished yet wild. Ripe and decadent…Full-bodied, with thick, velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. A full-throttle red. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah” ………103.39
BANFI CABERNET SAUVIGNON SANT’ANTIMO TAVERNELLE’00 – “A pleasant red, with plum, jam and floral character. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a clean finish” ..59.39
BANFI SANT’ATIMO SUMMUS’00 – “Plenty of currant, spice and cedar character, with a hint of flowers. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish. A bit hard for the vintage, but should come around nicely. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.”…………....82.29
CAPPELLA SANT’ANDREA SERRETO’98…………….……..52.49
CASTELLO DI QUECETO CHIANTI CLASSICO “RESERVE”’99………45.79
CECCHI CHIANTI CLASSICO TEUZZO RISERVA’00 – “Pleasant and fruity, with licorice and tobacco character. Medium body. Light finish.” ……..49.09
DAVINCI CHIANTI CLASSICO’02………33.49
GAJA PROMIS “CA MARCANDA”’00 ………………..……… 59.79
IL PALAGETTO “SOLLEONE”’98……………………. 37.49
LUCE DELLA VITE ’99 – “Subtle aromas of chocolate, berries and tobacco, with a hint of flowers. Full-bodied and thick, yet refined, with a wonderfully silky texture and a long, succulent, fruity finish. A class red. Best Luce in years. Sangiovese and Merlot”……..94.69
PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE IL CARBONAIONE”’96 – “A fine, well-made red with lots of dried cherry, plum, smoke, game, vanilla and berry aromas and flavors and a long, pepper and fruit aftertaste. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins”………. 77.39
SILVIO NARDI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO’99 – “Earthy, wet leather aromas blow off to ripe and decadent fruit. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and a long, luscious aftertaste of ripe fruit and tobacco. I like this very much. Better than the 1997.”…..69.99
Italian Wines
RED
PIEDMONT
CAMERANO BAROLO CANNUBI “SAN LORENZ”’96………….67.99
CAMERANO BAROLO CANNUBI “SAN LORENZ”’97……………..67.99
COLUCCI CABAR’96………………… 32.39
FLAVO RODDOLO BAROLO RAVERA’98………….67.49
GAGLIASSI BAROLO “LE COSTE”’96 ……………… 57.49
GAGLIASSI BARRICATE di NOTTE’97……………..54.59
GIORGIO PIRA “LANGHE” NEBBIOLO’00………………47.49
GUISEPPE CORTESE “BARBARESCA RABAJA”’00 – “Intense aromas of very ripe fruit, with hints of raisin and meat. Full-bodied, chewy and powerful, with masses of fruit and firm tannins. A blockbuster. Best wine ever from Cortese.”………….62.49
PIO CESARE IL NEBBIO’02……………33.49
PIO CESARE BARBERA D’ALBA FIDES’00 – “Subtle nose, offering hints of dried cherry, red berry and mineral. Elegant, silky and full-bodied, with balanced acidity and a long, slightly exotic fruit and vanilla finish. Very classy, dense and reserved. Outstanding”…67.29
PIO CESARE “ORNATO” BAROLO’96 – “Generous and meaty. Gloriously rich character, with delightful aromas of plums, fresh flowers and spices. The wine is full-bodied with meaty, earthy, plummy flavors and big, thick, velvety tannins” ……….. 133.25
PIO CESARE BARBARESCO’96 – “Medium bodied, clean and elegant, the acidity is crisp, the flavors fresh” ………………… 54.89
PODERI LA COLLINA “LABBRA di GIADA”’01 ………………..39.49
PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO “TORRE-VENDEMMIA”’97…………….55.79
SAN BAGIO “LANGHE ROSSO” CABERNET’99………………….………….57.19
SCIORIO ANTICO VITIGNO CABERNET SAUVIGNON’97……………..42.49
Italian Wines
RED
PUGLIA
ANTONIA SECLI PRIMITIVO’96 …………………………. 47.49
LEONE DE CASTRIS SALICE SALENTINO MAIANA’00……………….23.29
TORMARESCA PRIMITIVO SALENTO TORCICODA’01 – “This is very well-done. Loads of sandalwood and Christmas cake character here. Medium-bodied, with solid licorice, blackberry and smoky oak character” ……………………..…….. 42.09
MARCHES
MORODER DORICO ’91 – “rich texture…deep and layered” …….59.29
SICILIA
PLANETA “La SEGRETA ROSSO”’2001………………..29.89
TRENTINO
TENUTA SAN LEONARDO’95 – “A monster of a red. This stunning Bordeaux-style blend from Italy is inky in color and exhibits incredible concentration of black currant and dried herb character. It's full-bodied and superconcentrated, with masses of velvety tannins and a long, long finish.” … 76.59
TENUTA SAN LEONARDO’96 – “A beautiful Bordeaux blend, with currant bush, mint and mineral aromas plus a touch of oak. Full-bodied, with polished tannins and a long finish.”…76.59
TENUTA SAN LEONARDO’97………………………… 81.89
Italian Wines
RED
VENETO
ALLEGRINI LA POJA VERONA’97 – “Loads of power but beautiful grace. Gorgeous licorice, berry, smoke, dried herbs, cherry and mineral aromas. Full bodied, with chewy yet very fine tannins. Long lasting on the palate. Amazing quality…Greatest wine the Allegrinis have ever made.” … 112.89
ALLEGRINI VERONESE PALAZAO della TORRE’98 – “Beautiful aromas of minerals, berries and violets, with just the right amount of toasted oak. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins, but slightly austere on the finish” …………………. 38.99
ALLEGRINI VERONA PALAZZO della TORRE’00 – “Lots of black fruit, violet and mineral character. Full-bodied, with densely packed fruit on a rounded, expansive palate, with well-integrated tannins and a long, fruity, minerally finish. Delicious now, but should open up even more. A great value at this score.” ………..38.99
SAN RUSTICO AMARONE’97………………92.29
TENUTA SETTEN INNAMORATA (a woman in love) MERLOT’97………… 52.49
TENUTA SETTEN INNAMORATA (a woman in love) MERLOT’98………… 52.29
UMBRIA
LAMBORGHINI CHAMPOLEONE UMBRIA’99 – “A dense opague purple color, scents of saddles leather, blackberry and cassis fruit. Full-bodied and sweet with a fabulous texture, ripe tannin and a brilliant definition. A tour de force in winemaking”……… 71.99
LUNGAROTTI RUBESCO ROSSO DI TORGIANO’96 ……………… 25.59
OTHER REDS
UMBERTO FIORE BARBARA D’ ALBA’2001.. 23.89
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