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Oakland's
Restaurant Wine List
(page 4...4 pages in total)
Red Wines by the
Bottle
California
Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2002
$44
"notes of black cherry, vanilla, and chocolate, Wine
Spectator 86 points"
Chimney Rock, “Staggs
Leap” Cabernet Sauvignon , 2002 $100
"Merlot & Cabernet Franc added, intense berry aroma, Wine
Spectator 88 points"
Cakebread Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2003 $56
"blockbuster wine loaded with rich dark fruits, cassis, and
chocolate"
Gravity Hills, Tumbling
Red Tractor Zinfandel, 2002 $35
"intense blackberry fruit, strawberry jam, with peppery and
earthy notes"
J Winery Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley 2003 $60
"light floral notes with lush fruit flavors, and hints of
earth and smoke"
Kendall-Jackson
Vintner's Reserve Merlot, 2002 $35
"ripe plums and black cherry, smooth finish"
Markham Merlot,
Napa Valley 2002 $42
"ripe blackberry and blueberry, earthy overtones, Wine
Spectator 87 points"
Murphy Goode Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley 2002 $72
"rich, balanced, concentrated flavors of exotic spices"
Robert Mondavi Pinot
Noir, Napa Valley 2002 $42
"hints of toasted Burgundian barrels, cherries, rose petals,
and spice"
Robert Stemmler, Nugent
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Carneros 2002 $72
"bouquet of rose petals and lavender, dark berry fruits,
long, sweet finish"
Rodney Strong Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000 $90
"ripe berries, black cherries, smooth finish, Wine Spectator 84 points"
Rutherford Hill Merlot,
Napa Valley 2001 $46
"intense fruit, velvety texture and finish"
Salvestrin Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2001 $90
"limited production, loaded with dark fruits and cassis,
Wine & Spirits 93 points"
Rodney Strong Pinot
Noir, Russian River Valley 2004 $40
"a sophisticated Pinot Noir with a silky smooth texture and
lush cherry flavors"
Simi Winery Cabernet
Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2002 $45
"full-bodied, elegant wine with abundant dark fruit, Wine
& Spirits 89 points"
Washington State
Columbia Crest Grand Estate Merlot 2002 $27
"fresh and dried cherries, dark plums, toasty oak, Wine
Spectator 90 points"
Australia
Yangarra Park McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002 $50
"ripe, spicy, generous fruit, fine tannins, Wine Spectator
90 points"
France
Olivier Ravier Signe Cote de Brouilly Beaujolais 2004
$30
"smooth, rich, dark cherries, long finish"
Chateau La Tuilerie des
Combes Montagne-St. Emilion 2001 $38
"supple red and black fruits, gentle touch of oak, medium
body, nice finish"
Louis Jadot
Beaujolais-Villages 2003 $22
"light, ripe strawberries, smooth finish, goes well with meat
or fish"
Italy
Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 $36
“the benchmark for great Chianti, abundant fruit, smooth
texture, refined"
***vintages subject to change

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