We have a wide selection of hand-picked wines from around the world. We pride ourselves on the focus of ‘Boutique Wines’. What is a ‘Boutique’ wine, you say? By logical extension, a wine produced by those making under 5,000 cases a year would be considered boutique wines. Some of the bigger wineries produce a very limited number of cases of a particular wine such as a Reserve, which could also be considered a boutique wine. The wines we like to educate our public on are wines made in limited quantity allowing the passion of the winemaker to shine through. The wines we sell & teach you about through our ‘Winemaker’s Tastings’ are found only in fine wine shops & through Studio 91…no grocery store ‘finds’ here!!
Remember…Any wine you see on our list is sold retail…out the door for a price less than the ‘in house’ bottle price. Ask your server regarding the retail price & purchase of a wine or two you would like to take home with you tonight
Lo Duca Reggiano Lambrusco – Italy $8 glass/$32 bottle
From the region of Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy, this is a wine of stature. A light-hearted, full-bodied, semi-sweet red sparkling wine, naturally fermented, naturally carbonated, and made of 100% pure Lambrusco grapes, the way the original Lo Duca family blend has always been.
Domenico de Bertiol Prosecco – Italy $9/$36
A fully sparkling, dry white made from the ancient Prosecco grape even though a small amount of Verdiso is permitted in production. A seductive brut. Long on finesse and perfect for toasting!
New Age – Mendoza, Argentina $9/$36
Slightly effervescent and citrusy with 50/50 Sauvignon Blanc and Malvasia grapes. The fruit is hand-picked, crushed, cooled, and pressed. Halfway through the fermentation process, the wine is centrifuged (spun) to halt fermentation, creating a slightly sweet, semi-sparkling wine.
Garcia Révalo ’09 “Casa Maro” – Spain $6 glass/$24 bottle
Made of 90% Verdejo and 10% Viura with a vine age of up to 145 years. Grown in sandy soil on a sustainable farm in central Spain. Fermented in 100% stainless steel. Bright melon, peach and citrus notes complement a lush, well-balanced framework. The wine tends to be crisp and light, relying on Verdejo to contribute a soft richness to the texture and lightly honeyed citrus and apple flavors.
Fritz Zimmer ’09 Spatlese Riesling, Pflaz $8/$32
Beautifully balanced, and among the very best Spatleses of the vintage. An appealing nose of ripe apricot and pineapple fruit enhanced by burnished honeycomb and a shy note of minerals. Generous and impressive on the palate, with deep, concentrated flavors. Complex with excellent acidity.
Vicar’s Choice ‘07 Chardonnay – New Zealand $9/$36
A pale straw color with gold highlights. This Chardonnay has lifted, elegant aromas of white peach, apricot and spice. A medium-bodied wine, it has a soft, round palate showing ripe peach and refreshing stone-fruit flavors. Also pineapple and citrus fruits with a hint of creaminess on the finish.
Slingshot 2008 Sauvignon Blanc – CA $10/$40
Fermentation in used barrels added a little complexity due to time on the lees and a touch of vanilla from the neutral French oak. The wine exhibits the subtle citrus and melon notes characteristic of ripe Sauvignon Blanc. Several months in French oak barrels added richness to the mouth feel and the wine’s mouth-watering acidity contributes to the long, complex finish.
Thomas Labaille ‘07 “L’Authentique” Sancerre Blanc – France $11/$44
Sensationally rich, fat and round. From old vines in Chavignol. It has layered aromas, a subtle nose and long finish. Not a typical bistro Sancerre, but a graceful wine meant for ageing and pleasure. If you like Sauvignon Blanc, you will love this one…one of Annette’s favorites!
Frank Family ‘07 Chardonnay – Napa, California $15/$60
Produced in small quantities and available only at the winery and select retailers, this Chardonnay is vibrant and multifaceted. Aromas of juicy peaches and dried pear make way for a lively palate. Smooth and layered, bursting with pineapple and apple with a buttery pie crust finish. Barrel fermented in French Oak for 11 months.
Rock River ’09 Cabernet Sauvignon – CA $6 glass/$24 bottle
Aged in a combination of new and used American and French oak barrels for a backdrop of complexity to add to its fruit-forward demeanor. Dark red and black fruits suggesting currants and black cherries are complemented by light overtones of chocolate. A medium- to full-bodied Cabernet, this wine matches boldness with finesse.
Ludovicus ‘08 Blend- Terra Alta $8/$32
A blend of 35% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo, 25% Syrah, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for three months in French and American oak. It has a glass-coating deep crimson hue with an expressive nose of cherry, blueberry, and blackberry. Mouth-filling, succulent, and flavorful.
Luberri Biga ‘06 Tempranillo – Spain $10/$40
Classic smoke and woodsy aromas surrounded by forest fruits. Spices, red peppers and dark fruit flavors framed by soft persistent tannins. 100% Tempranillo grapes from Rioja, fermented in stainless steel and transferred to French and American oak for one year.
Éric Texier ‘08 Brézème – France $10/$40
The Syrah is one of the few grapes to truly be a global success. Combines a meaty core of ripe berry fruit with tones that range from herbal to peppery in a package that tends to be medium-bodied with good acidity and softer tannins. With age, the wines can gain lovely leathery and black olive notes that make them a great match for savory dishes.
Poppy 2008 Pinot Noir – CA $10/$40
These Pinot Noir grapes are cold soaked to extract flavor without harshness and also to stabilize color. We press gently, with some of the wine going straight to French oak barrels and the balance going to tank for settling. The tank and barrel lots are rotated mid season. The resulting wine is rich, vibrant, spicy & fruit forward. A delicious medium-bodied Pinot Noir worth a try!
Zuccardi Q ‘06 Malbec – Argentina $11/$44
Deep violet color with ruby notes, this Malbec has long, intense, and expressive aromas of black cherry and juicy black fruits. Round & full-bodied, this wine has a velvety texture with a lengthy finish of coffee, chocolate, vanilla and soft spice.
Wine Guerilla Sonoma County ’08 Zinfandel – CA $11/$44
95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah this Zin is plush and spicy, with lots of engaging berry fruit, this has richness but also lift.. Just amazing in the mouth!! Bright wild berry fruits..cranberry fruit on the backend that leads to a refreshingly smooth finish. This has to be one of the best Zins we’ve tried…Deli-cious!! Unfiltered and unfined…500 cases produced.
Alessandria Barbera ‘08 d’Alba – Italy $11/$44
Matured in steel tanks from the Monforte d’Alba region. Dark ruby with violet reflections. An intense nose of black currants, other ripe dark berries and plums. A charming, highly drinkable Barbera…you are sure to enjoy!
Leveroni ’06 Merlot – Sonoma, CA $11/$44
Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes this Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties.
Gemtree Uncut ’08 Shiraz – McClaren Vale, Australia $12/$48
The 2008 Uncut Shiraz spent 16 months in 100% new, predominantly French oak before bottling without fining or filtration. Captivating aromas of sandalwood, smoked meat, incense, lavender, blueberry, and chocolate lead to a layered, full-bodied, succulent Shiraz with excellent grip and length.
Casa Gran del Siurana ’08 GR-174, Priorat – Spain $12/$48
35% Garnatxa, 30% Carinyena and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon with 50% of the wine aged 9 months in French oak barrels. Ruby red with garnet hues, a full and alluring bouquet of savory red berry fruits along with herb, earth and meaty nuances. Sweet and rich fruit, with a well-structured palate composed of substantial tannins. Attractively robust without any coarseness.
Twenty Rows ‘08 Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa, California $13/$50
This Cabernet is crafted from carefully selected grapes to yield an intense, deeply colored wine of concentrated aromas and flavors. Bright black cherries, followed by dusty cocoa and roasting coffee beans. Dense texture and a fine sense of balance enhance the pleasing aromatics of blackberry, currants, vanilla bean and dark chocolate. Approachable and immediately delicious, an agile performer that will out-step many bigger, more overbearing California Cabernets.
Black Pearl Oro ’07 Cab/Shiraz Blend – Paarl, South Africa $14/$52
South Africa combines beneficial maritime influences like regular coastal fog and cooling sea breezes with a moderate Mediterranean climate, creating ideal conditions in which to create wines of unique character and complexity. Violet, gamey brambleberry notes on the nose. Rich ruby tones, hints of clove and spices; plum, dark berries and licorice flavors on the palette with a lingering, grippy finish. This 56% Shiraz, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon is well balanced with firm tannins & integrated oak and is given 4 Stars by John Platter’s South African Wine Guide.