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The wines on this Progressive Wine Menu are grouped in Flavor Categories. Wines with similar flavors are listed in a simple sequence starting with those that are sweeter and very mild in taste, progressing to the wines that are drier, more intense and stronger in taste.
Sparkling Wines and Champagne
Brut, Domaine Ste. Michelle, "Cuvée", Columbia Valley, Washington, NV
$12.00
$12.00Brut, Domaine Chandon, "Classic", California, NV$22.00
$22.00Champagne, Brut, Billecart Salmon, "Réserve", France, NV$35.00
$35.00Medium to Full Intensity White Wines
Listed from milder to stronger
Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek, Sonoma County, California, 2007$21.00
$21.00Pinot Blanc, Trimbach, Alsace, France, 2006$15.00
$15.00Chardonnay, Unoaked, Tolosa Winery, "Edna Ranch", Edna Valley, California, 2007$19.00
$19.00Discovery Wine: 90 points from the Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Viognier, Jefferson Vineyards, "Thomas Jefferson", Monticello, Virginia, 2009$24.95
$24.95Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros, California, 2008$32.00
$32.00Chardonnay, DuMOL, Russian River Valley, California, 2007$52.00
$52.00Discovery Wine: one of the most sought-after wineries for Chardonnay - rich and full-flavored
Light to Medium Intensity Red Wines
Listed from milder to stronger
Pinot Noir, Hartford Court, "Land's Edge Vineyard", Sonoma Coast, California, 2007$45.00
$45.00La Posta del Viñatero, "Cocina Blend", Mendoza, Argentina, 2007$15.00
$15.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Estancia, "Keyes Canyon Ranches", Paso Robles, California, 2007$15.00
$15.00Cabernet/Merlot, Taltarni, "Three Monks", Victoria, Australia, 2006$16.00
$16.00Discovery Wine: 90 points and Editor's Choice, Wine Entusiast Magazine
Medium to Full Intensity Red Wines
Listed from milder to stronger
Cabernet Sauvignon, Aquinas, Napa Valley, California, 2007$15.00
$15.00Syrah, Klinker Brick, "Farráh", Lodi, California, 2007$18.00
$18.00Zinfandel, St. Francis Vineyards, "Old Vines", Sonoma County, California, 2007$20.00
$20.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan Oakville Estate, Napa Valley, California, 2003$26.00
$26.00NOTES
Prices may vary! They are noted as national MSRP and you should be able to find them much cheaper in most cases.
Availability: check with your local wine merchant, many of these wines will be easier to find on line if you live in a state that lets you buy online. If not - join the crusade to change the laws!
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