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        "old world" white and ros�

FP 1 Ros�, Les Baux de Provence, Mas Ste. Berthe, 2006 (France) 
A lovely, crisp summer wine from Provence: dried cherry, peach, & tangerine flavors & aromas with a hint of sweetness.
 
28.00

FW 14 Muscadet S�vre et Maine, Ch. de la Ragioti�re, 2005 (France) 
This fine, complex, barrel-aged white is rich with a mineral finish.  It is the perfect wine for shellfish, coming from Nantes, in Brittany.
 

22.00
FW 16  Vouvray, Francois Pinon, "Cuvee Tradition," 2006 (France) 
A pale, delicate, and nearly dry wine from one of the oldest producersn in Vouvray.  Well balanced acidity with hints of quince, grapefruit, and wild strawberry.
 
30.00

FW 13 Graves, Chateau Graville-Lacoste, 2006 (France)
A blend of 80% Semillion & 20% Sauvignon Blanc from the Graves appellation near Sauternes.  The Semillion grown in this gravelly soil is rich & complex, with tones of melon & citrus.  The stainless steel fermentation yields a clean, elegant wine.

32.00

 

FW 9  Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron 2006 (France)   
This is quintessential Sancerre with a medium-bodied dry, flinty palate. Its intense bouquet and lively mineral tones harmonize beautifully with this wine's fruity nature. 
 
45.00

FW 11 Pouilly Fum� "Vieilles Vignes," Francis Blanchet, 2004 (France) 
This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from a small, artisanal producer in the Loire Valley dating from 1684.  It is perfectly balanced between fruit, acid, & minerals. On the nose, ripe pears, honeysuckle, & wet stones; on the palate, lemon zest and minerals with sweet ground pepper.
 

32.00

FW18 Savenni�res, Damien Laureau, "Les Genets," 2003 (France) 
A classic Chenin Blanc-based Loire white, rich with minerals.  It is easily accessible, with a concentration of peach & pear-like fruit & slatey, earthy tones.  Super for an aperitif wine, and outstanding with shellfish.
 

42.00
FW 6 Sauvignon Blanc, Terra Sana, 2004 (France)
A Certified Organic Charentais wine that is crisp and refreshing; the herbal sauvignon notes pair especially well with salads & cheeses.
 
26.00

FW 22 Chardonnay, Macon Fuisse, Dom. Thibert, 2006(France) 
Bright & fresh Chardonnay from a terrific small producer.  Creamy, with soft floral aromas and delicious orchard fruit flavors.

26.00

FW 1  Ch�teauneuf du Pape Blanc, Dom. Du Vieux Lazaret, 2004/05 (France)
From an estate owned for 3 centuries by the same family, this rich and flavorful wine is made of 45% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette, 20% Bourboulenc, and 5% Roussanne.  It has fresh acidity & a round, floral flavor that hints of honey, almonds, & apricots.
 

50.00
FW 2 Touraine, Jean Francois Merieau, Saunvignon Blanc, 2004/06 (France)   
Fresh and delicious from old vines in the "Garden of France " this wine is the product of organic viticulture and stainless steel fermentation.
26.00

FW 4 Cassis Blanc, Dom. Du Bagnol, 2004 (France)
A delicious, rich tasting white from the South of France, Cassis Blanc is the classic wine to pair with Proven�al flavors: fish, olive oil, and garlic.
 

40.00

FW 5 Pouilly-Fuiss�, Chateau Vitallis, 2005/06 (France)
An excellent Chardonnay from a small Burgundy producer.  This wine is elegant & rich with powerful fruit made from old vines.
 

34.00
FW 7 Meursault, Domaine Caillot, 2002 (France)
A rich, elegant medium to full-bodied Burgundy.  Enjoy notes of hazelnut, mineral, & a floral bouquet in this balanced, delicious Chardonnay.
 
70.00
FW 8 Puligny Montrachet,  Olivier Leflaive, 2004/05 (France)
Fresh pears, apples, & white peaches are found on the nose of this stunning vintage.  Ripe, rich, satiny texture coats the palate with a mix of spices.
 
75.00

FW 18 Chablis,  Brocard, Dom. de la Boissonneuse, 2004 (France)
Produced organically, using biodynamic principles, this wine, from a great Chablis vintage, is pure and natural.  It has the smoky, highly
Extracted mineral flavors associated with fine Chablis, with elegant fruit  and excellent body.
 

49.00

FW 17 Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc, Cuv�e Marine, Dom. Anne Gros, 2003 (Fr.)
The highly respected producer Anne Gros produces a Burgandy with  a fresh almond-butter nose, & a signature minerality:  long, noble & balanced. 
 

58.00

FW 19 Riesling, Dom. Zind-Humbrecht, 2003/05 (Alsace, France)
A delicious example of an Alsace Riesling, this lively, balanced, and refreshing white is bright, lively, &  dry on the palate.  With notes of earth, green apple, & ripe pear, it has texture and depth.  A perfect match for seafood, or any spicy dishes.
 

40.00
FW 15 Pinot Blanc, Bergheim, Dom. Marcel Deiss, 2003 (France) 
One of Maison Trimbach's most notable bottlings, this wine is rich with aromas of yellow juicy peaches and ripe pear followed by a rich, viscous palate. It has a lovely texture and creaminess with a hint of almond on the finish. This regal white is excellent with seafood, chicken, or mushrooms.
 
38.00

FW 10 Gewurztraminer,  F.E. Trimbach, 2003/05 (France) 
This exotic white comes from a producer that has been well established in Alsace since the 17th century. Enjoy a perfumed nose of lychee fruit and spice with a rich, intense palate. Drink as an aperitif or try with our seafood, charcuterie, or spicier entrees.
 

35.00

GW2 Riesling, Rudi Wiest, 2006,(Germany) 
This excellent winery has been producing for generations.  Spiced pear on the nose, tropical fruits & citrus on the palate. Mild sweetness balances acidity.
 

24.00

IW 6 Pinot Grigio,  Azienda Agricola Foffani, 2005/06 (Friuli, It.)
A pale-colored wine with a complex bouquet of mature apple & fig, and a deeper range of flavors & brighter acidity than more commonly known Pinot Grigios.  Produced biodynamically with no chemical fertilizers & minimal pesticides.
 

26.00

FW3 Viognier, "Circus", L'Ostal Cazes, 2004 (languedos Rousillon, france)

From the Minervois district of Southwestern France, thismedium to full-bodied dry white isredolentof the aromas of apricot and pineapple, with delicious fiwi and melon flavors. Excellent balance and character from a fine producer

24.00
 
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