2008 Simi Sonoma County Charnonnay

Now that the sun is finally our we are enjoying more and more white wines. If you are planning to come in and dine at a table on our deck make sure to ask your server about our July white wine special, the 2008 Simi Sonoma County Chardonnay. The fruit is sourced from top sites in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Carneros growing regions. The nose is dominated by bright citrus fruit and apples, with just a touch of toast and minerality. The palate is bright, with food friendly acidity and a hint of creaminess on teh finish. This wine pairs well with any of our staters or with out Alaskan Halibut. $35.

2008 Tablas Creek “Cote de Tables” Rouge, Paso Robles

In early 2008, when we finally decided to add a few Californian wines to our list, Tablas Creek Vineyard was the winery that sparked our interest and palates. This vineyard, based out of Paso Robles, was founded by the Perrin Family or Chateau de Beaucastel fame. In fact, all the vines on the estate-which happen to be farmed organically-come directly from the famous Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards. We have unfortunately sold out of the 2006 “Esprit de Beaucastel”, but we recently recieved the 2008 Cote de Tablas Rouge. It is a lovely, fruit-forward belend of Grenache, Syrah, Counoise and Mourvedre. The Grenache provides bright fruit and spice, while the Syrah adds structure and elegance. A certain briary fuit core is provided by the Counoise and Mourvedre. Enjoy with our braised short ribs of duet of free range chicken. $45.