Menu for Cafe Gibraltar

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Appetizers

14.00 Ravioli Di Osso Bucco Pasta wrapped around red wine braised wagyu beef shank meat, w/ carrots, onions, garlic, rosemary & tomatoes, served in a beef broth & finished w/ basil pesto, gremolata & shaved grana padana cheese.

12.00 Coniglio Con Pancetta California rabbit tenderloin wrapped in house-cured bacon, wood roasted & finished w/ a banyuls-mustard-honey vinaigrette, served atop baby greens.

15.00 Karides Ile Domates Black tiger prawns sauteed w/ a savory tomato chutney, garlic & basil.

16.00 Gateau De Crabe Fresh local dungeness crabmeat, bound w/ green onions, garlic, tomato concasse & preserved lemon confit, lightly breaded, served w/ a green apple aioli & finished w/ a rhubarb vinaigrette.

15.00 Crudo Di Giorno Your server will explain today’s selection.

12.00 Chipirones Al Ajillo Fresh monterey calamari sauteed w/ garlic, lemon, chili, cinnamon & olive oil, atop potato puree.

14.00 Tian De Fromage De Chevre Caramelized onion & eggplant topped w/ nut-crusted goat cheese, baked in the wood oven & finished w/ a local honey vinaigrette.

10.00 Moussakka Lubnani An eggplant, chickpea, onion, chard, tomato & garlic melange, slow baked in the wood oven.

10.00 Accara Fritters of black eyed peas, toasted cumin, grated fresh ginger, green onion, chopped curry leaf & garlic, lightly breaded, flash fried in rice oil, served w/ spiced tomato jam.

14.00 Mezza Platter Tyrosalata, hummus, tzatziki, savory tomato jam, nazuktan, ensaladilla de piquillo, roasted garlic cloves & house marinated olives, served w/ housemade bread. Serves 2 or more, vegan optional

Side Dishes

8.00 Tyrosalata

7.00 Hummus

7.00 Nazuktan

6.00 Tzatziky

6.00 Harissa

6.00 Marinated Olives

Soups and Salads

6.00 Soup of the Day Please ask for details.

8.00 Ribollita Butter beans & chickpeas, spring vegetables & tunitas creek swiss chard, slow simmered in a tomato vegetable broth, w/ basil pesto, finished w/ a grana padana topped crouton & baked in the wood oven.

9.00 Bisque De Crevettes Creamy shrimp bisque seasoned w/ apples, sweet onions, dill & white wine.

9.00 Gibraltar Baby greens, tossed w/ cucumbers, shaved red onions & radishes, pecorino cheese, hearts of palm, balsamic vinaigrette & flatbread croutons.

10.00 Mishwi Shamandar Wood roasted organic heirloom baby beets, tossed w/ an orange glaze, aged balsamic, red onions & a touch of truffle oil, topped w/ feta cheese & toasted marcona almonds.

12.00 Ensalada De Fresa Local tunitas creek or swanton organic strawberries tossed w/ marcona almonds, thinly sliced red onion, point reyes blue cheese, aged balsamic, baby basil & a touch of olive oil atop a bed of baby greens. Options: Local tunitas creek, Swanton organic strawberries

12.00 Salade De Pasteque Watermelon, feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, opal basil, baby greens & roasted walnuts tossed w/ a citrus-harissa glaze.

17.00 Atun Fresco Peppered, charmula marinated, pan seared fresh sashimi grade ahi tuna, tossed w/ avocados, orange segments, kalamata olives, red onions, black olive sea salt & olive oil, served atop baby greens.

17.00 Ahtapot Salata Octopus & calamari, grilled & then sauteed w/ garlic, chile flakes, lemon juice, green onions & tender herbs, served warm atop a red onion & mixed green salad.

Entrees

30.00 Viande De Boeuf New york steak marinated w/ black pepper, olive oil, garlic & onion, seared to temperature, served sliced w/ roasted potatoes & seasonal vegetables, finished w/ a bordelaise sauce.

25.00 Kaskasu Bi'l Lahm Victory ranch lamb shoulder slow braised w/ tomatoes, artichokes, onions, garlic, saffron & dried apricots, served atop house rolled whole wheat couscous.

26.00 Roti De Sanglier Sage pesto marinated natural farm raised boar loin, wood roasted & sliced, served atop heirloom black risonero rice, finished w/ stone ground mustard & green peppercorn glazes.

25.00 Pintada Con Membrillo Farm raised in california, african pheasant breast, stuffed w/ a vegetable, house cured pancetta, sage, pheasant & ginger mousse, rolled, sliced, topped w/ a savory quince-caramelized onion chutney, finished w/ green peppercorn glaze & served w/ an american red rice-vegetable croquette.

28.00 Caneton Aux Cerises Local sonoma duck, prepared two ways, leg & thigh is confit & the breast is wood roasted & sliced, both are finished w/ a fresh cherry demi-glace & served w/ roasted potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

25.00 Coniglio Alla Cacciatora California rabbit meat, slow braised w/ wild mushrooms, house-cured bacon, onion, sage & a hint of red wine, served atop soft polenta.

25.00 Salmon a La Maraculla Fresh wild salmon, wood roasted, served w/ a vegetable-basmati rice croquette, finished w/ a passion fruit glaze & a hint of sesame oil.

26.00 Cassola Crab, scallops, seasonal white fish, calamari & prawns in a fresh tomato & vegetable broth seasoned w/ basil, lemon, white wine & mild peppers, topped w/ a sardinian bread crouton & garlic aioli.

Mkt Fish of the Day

20.00 Tetes De Potabello Aux Amandes Potabella mushroom cap stuffed w/ a swiss chard-onion-garlic-tomato confit-marcona almond melange, topped w/ seasoned bread crumbs, baked & served over a local butterbean-vegetable melange, w/ a tomato glaze.

20.00 Kesku Biidawi Local spring vegetables simmered w/ chickpeas, sweet potato, onion, tomato & raisins, in a charmula vegetable broth, served atop house rolled whole wheat couscous.

Kids'

Pizza Tomato sauce & grated mozzarella. Options: Regular (5.00) , With salami (6.00)

5.00 Noodles Choice of tomato sauce or butter & parmesan. Options: Tomato sauce, Butter & parmesan

4.00 Shea's Cous Cous Our daughter's favorite, simple cous cous w/ lemon.

6.00 Mapangos Fish & Veggies Fresh seasonal white fish lightly battered & fried in rice oil, served w/ seasonal vegetables.

Desserts

8.00 Lavender Creme Brulee A sublime smooth & creamy custard w/ essence of lavender.

10.00 Maple Pecan Tart Maple syrup caramelized pecan melange, atop a housemade flaky tart shell, served w/ a warm apple-caramel sauce & vanilla gelato.

10.00 Churros Con Chocolate Traditional spanish churros stuffed w/ caramel, dusted in cinnamon-sugar & served w/ a spiced moroccan hot chocolate.

10.00 Wild Berry~Quince Cobbler Individually prepared, in a cast iron dish, baked in the wood oven w/ a marcona almond, oat & cookie crumble crust, served w/ creme fraiche gelato.

10.00 Brioche Bread Pudding Housemade brioche baked w/ a rich custard & dark chocolate served warm w/ a seasonal berry melange, warm bourbon sauce & vanilla gelato.

9.00 Flourless Chocolate Torte A decadent flourless chocolate torte, served atop a raspberry coulis.

9.00 Lemon Tart Refreshing house made lemon tart, atop a citrus glaze & topped w/ candied zest.

9.00 Greek Float House made ouzo gelato topped w/ a warm fig-currant compote & a splash of ouzo.

8.00 Ever-Changing Sorbets Exotic & delightful flavors of refreshing sorbet. Ask about today's selection.

Special

Prix-Fixe

Salad

Soup of the Day

Brunch

On the Lighter Side

12.00 Housemade Granola & Fruit Toasted oats & quinoa, maple syrup candied almonds & pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, dried cherries & currants, served w/ seasonal fruit & honey-ginger-yogurt.

10.00 Greek Salad French feta cheese, english cucumber, kalamata olives, tomato & red onion in a fresh herb vinaigrette, served w/ housemade focaccia bread.

9.00 Gibraltar Baby greens, tossed w/ cucumbers, shaved red onions & radishes, grana padana cheese, hearts of palm, balsamic vinaigrette & flatbread croutons, served w/ housemade focaccia bread.

10.00 Seasonal Melon Salad Seasonal melon tossed w/ feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh mint, basil & caramelized walnuts, tossed w/ a citrus-harissa vinaigrette.

12.00 Tian De Fromage De Chevre Caramelized onion & eggplant topped w/ nut-crusted goat cheese, baked in the wood oven & finished w/ a local honey vinaigrette, served w/ cracker & housemade focaccia bread.

Soups

6.00 Soup of the Day Served w/ housemade focaccia bread.

8.00 Ribollita Butter beans, chickpeas, whole wheat pasta, spring vegetables & tunitas creek swiss chard, slow simmered in a tomato-vegetable broth, w/ basil pesto, finished w/ a grana padana topped crouton & baked in the wood oven, served w/ housemade focaccia bread.

Deggalicies

16.00 Crab Benedict Fresh dungeness crab meat bound w/ chives, herbs, garlic & tomato confit, breaded in an english muffin crumb crust, topped w/ poached tunitas creek organic eggs, finished w/ a spiced hollandaise sauce.

14.00 Chilequiles Housemade corn tortilla chips stewed w/ an ugalde family heirloom recipe chile verde sauce seasoned w/ sesame seed, served atop seasoned rice & a local heirloom bean melange, topped w/ tunitas creek organic eggs, housemade queso fresco, chopped onions & cilantro.

14.00 Huevos Rancheros Corn tortillas topped w/ seasoned rice & a local heirloom bean melange, topped w/ tunitas creek organic eggs, housemade salsa ranchera, crema fresca & queso fresco, chopped onions & cilantro.

12.00 Mediterranean Scramble Fresh tunitas creek organic eggs scrambled w/ french feta cheese, kalamata olives, green onions, fresh tomato, basil, mint & garlic, served w/ roasted potatoes & housemade focaccia bread.

12.00 Eggs Any Style Two tunitas creek eggs, prepared to order, served w/ housecured bacon or housemade chorizo sausage, roasted potatoes & housemade focaccia bread. Options: Housecured bacon, Housemade chorizo sausage

And There's More

12.00 Brioche French Toast Housemade brioche, infused w/ dark chocolate & a light custard, egg battered, pan fried, topped w/ fresh whipped cream & a caramel-maple-apple glaze, served w/ a side of seasonal fruit.

10.00 Waffle Topped w/ fresh seasonal fruit & whipped cream, served w/ real maple syrup.

10.00 Pancakes or Crepes Ask the server about today’s preparation of each.

14.00 Mole Burger Markegard grass-fed ground beef, bound w/ housemade mole sauce (a three day process including 3 kinds of roasted & ground chiles, chocolate, nuts & spices), served on a telera bun w/ avocado & chipotle mayonnaise, & thick-cut fries or gibraltar salad. Options: Thick-cut frie, Gibraltar salad

12.00 Torta Zendejas Carnitas (mexican style pulled pork), on a telera bun w/ chipotle mayonnaise, heirloom bean melange, salsa ranchera, avocado & queso fresco, seared on the flat grill & served warm w/ thick-cut fries or gibraltar salad. Options: Thick-cut frie, Gibraltar salad

14.00 Ceviche Seasonal white fish marinated w/ lime, onions, sea-salt, olive oil, cilantro & tomatoes, topped w/ diced avocado & served w/ wonton crisps.

18.00 Grilled Shrimp Salad Charmula marinated wood roasted jumbo prawns, served atop a quinoa-vegetable-tropical fruit melange & baby greens, w/ a harissa-citrus glaze.

22.00 Wood Roasted King Salmon Wood roasted fresh king salmon w/ sliced peach, sage butter & an almond glaze, served w/ sardinian couscous.

10.00 Accara Fritters of black eyed peas, toasted cumin, grated fresh ginger, green onion, chopped curry leaf & garlic, lightly breaded, flash fried in rice oil, served w/ spiced tomato jam & a small salad.

Sides Galore

4.00 House Cured Bacon

4.00 Housemade Chorizo

4.00 Sausage Links

3.00 Two Tunitas Creek Eggs

8.00 Fruit Salad

3.00 Housemade Focaccia

4.00 Roasted Potatoes

4.00 Thick-Cut Fries

Smaller Folk

Waffle Options: Served w/ maple syrup & whipped cream (5.00) , Served w/ seasonal fruit, maple syrup & whipped cream (7.00)

6.00 Scrambled Eggs Tunitas creek organic eggs, served w/ roasted potatoes, housemade focaccia bread & choice of house cured bacon, sausage links or fruit salad. Options: House cured bacon, Sausage links, Fruit salad

6.00 Mapango Fish & Veggies or Chips Marcelo’s & rafaela’s (our little mapangos), favorite, seasonal white fish lightly battered & fried in rice oil, served w/ seasonal vegetables or thick-cut fries. Options: Seasonal vegetables, Thick-cut fries

6.00 Hamburger Markegard grass-fed ground beef patty served w/ a choice of thick-cut fries, gibraltar salad or fruit salad. Options: Thick-cut fries, Gibraltar salad, Fruit salad

Cheeseburger Markegard grass-fed ground beef patty served w/ a choice of thick-cut fries, gibraltar salad or fruit salad. Options: Thick-cut fries, Gibraltar salad, Fruit salad

White Wines

White Wines by the Glass

9.00 Gloria Ferrer Brut Sparkling Wine Sonoma Aromas of pear & almond, flavors of citrus, apple & toast, bold effervescence, toasty finish

7.00 Destinos Cruzados Vino Blanco La Mancha Spain Light & crisp, w/ some aromatic complexity that makes it a lovely food wine as well as refreshing

9.00 Horse & Plough Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley Lively notes of apple & lychee, w/ nice acidity & a clean finish, bright & refreshing

7.00 Louis Metaireau Muscadet Black Lable Sur Lie France Aromas of lime peel & wet stone, bright acidity is balanced by tropical notes, great minerality

8.00 Foxglove Chardonnay Central Coast From the varner brothers, flavors of tropical fruit & poached pear, medium body, a touch of oak, nicely balanced

10.00 Domaine Eden Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Vibrant minerality gives this wine precision, w/ flavors of citrus zest & quince & lovely delicacy

All White Wines

Sparkling Wines

18.00 Gloria Ferrer Blanc De Noir Sparkling Wine Sonoma Subtle & refined w/ moderate effervescence & an elegant finish, half btl

30.00 Gruet Blanc De Noir Sparkling Wine New Mexico Crafted by wine making members of the French house of Gruet, bold effervescence & great flavor

30.00 Gloria Ferrer Brut Sparkling Wine Sonoma Aromas of pear & almond, flavors of citrus, apple & toast, bold effervescence, toasty finish

34.00 Val De Mer Cremant De Bourgogne Brut Nature Rose Lush notes of quince & apple w/ a hint of chalk, bold effervescence & a full body

35.00 Domaine Vodanis Vouvray Brut Loire Valley From chenin blanc grapes this sparkler is delightful, w/ honey, pear & citrus aromas & flavors of citrus & pear balanced by minerality & great acidity

40.00 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee Carneros 2004 With seven years on the yeast this sparkler has deep & toasty aromatics, developed flavors of stone fruit & citrus, creamy textures & a hint of butterscotch & almond, finishing w/ structured elegance

Bright Whites & Rose

20.00 Ehrhart Domaine Saint Remy Riesling Herrenweg Alsace France 2008 Biodynamic w/ lovely pure fruit on the nose & palate, elegant w/ alsace minerality on the finish, dry, not too sweet half btl

22.00 Destinos Cruzados Vino Blanco La Mancha Spain 2011 Light & crisp, w/ some aromatic complexity that makes it a lovely food wine as well as refreshing

24.00 Louis Metaireau Muscadet Black Lable Sur Lie France 2010 Aromas of lime peel & wet stone, bright acidity is balanced by tropical notes, great minerality

24.00 Domaine De Nalys Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc Cuvee Classique France 2010 Elegant, w/ aromas of citrus & white flowers, delicate on the palate w/ light minerality & fresh citrus half btl

26.00 Vinas Del Vero La Miranda De Secastilla Granacha Blanca Spain 2009 Toasty aromas of vanilla, creamy mouth, w/ good body & balance, flavors of apple

26.00 Villa Locatelli Pinot Grigio Friuli Italy Floral notes blend w/ apricot & citrus, lovely minerality w/ a medium body & soft mouth

26.00 Commanderie De La Bargemone Rose Coteaux D’Aix-en-Provence 2011 Lovely apricot color w/ aromas of tangerine & red berry, flavors of blood orange & tangy strawberry, w/ great minerality & a delightfully dry finish

27.00 Domaine Des Corbillieres Touraine Sauvignon Loire Valley 2010 100% sauvignon blanc from low yielding vines, refreshing & bright w/ ripe citrus notes

28.00 Vionta Albarino Rias Biaxas Spain 2010 Bright, lean & crisp w/ aromas & flavors of apple, nice weight & acidity

28.00 Kingston Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Cariblanco Chile 2009 Softly refreshing w/ lively fruit, nice weight & a touch of minerality, very drinkable

28.00 Loos Family Sauvignon Blanc Galleron Road Vineyard Napa Valley 2011 Only 300 hand numbered bottles produced, aromas of honeysuckle & tropical fruit, flavors of pineapple, & citrus

30.00 Banshee Pinot Noir Rose Sonoma County 2012 Lovely pale pink in color, w/ a lightly floral nose & wild strawberry & melon on the palate, a crisp mineral finish makes this delightful to drink as well as a perfect companion for spicy & lighter dishes

32.00 Ehrhart Domaine Saint Remy Gewurztraminer Vin D’ Alsace France 2009 Biodynamic, not a sweet gewurtz, rather crisp, w/ a light floral essence & a dry finish, delightful w/ food

Complex & Structured Whites

24.00 Domaine Skouras Moschofilero Nemea Greece 2012 Finally, a worthy greek winery, fermented in stainless steel tanks, short time on the lees, this wine is crisp w/ complex aromas & flavors that make it perfect w/ our calamari & other seafood dishes

26.00 Ehrhart Domaine Saint Remy Pinot Auxerrois Alsace France 2008 Biodynamic wine w/ abundant, aromatic fruit, a supple creamy mouth feel & alsace minerality on the finish

35.00 La Honda Winery Sauvignon Blanc Lake County 2011 Tropical aromas & flavors of stone fruit, nice weighty mouth, a fuller style sauv blanc, w/ just the right acidity to balance its richness

35.00 Ehrhart Domaine Saint Remy Pinot Gris Im Berg Alsace France 2008 Biodynamic, ripe fruit, honey, texture & a touch of alsace minerality, this is my favorite of our ehrhart wines

48.00 Cold Heaven Le Bon Climat Vineyard Santa Barbara 2010 Quintessential aromas of citrus, ginger, honey & flowers w/ flavors of stone fruit, great minerality mounting spice & a long decadent finish

42.00 Grgich Hills Fume Blanc Napa Valley 2010 Biodynamic, w/ lovely tropical nuances, aromas of pink grapefruit, light acidity, a perfect food wine

70.00 Darioush Viognier Napa Valley 2010 Gorgeous wine, w/ aromas of honeysuckle, macadamia & guava, flavors of asian pear, star fruit & white nectarine are balanced w/ the bright acidity of green apple, finishing long, w/ orange zest, clove & toffee

Chardonnay

28.00 Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay Cotes Catalanes France 2010 Organically grown, w/ developed fruit & a lean core, a more steely selection

28.00 Foxglove Chardonnay Central Coast 2010 A varner brothers wine, flavors of tropical fruit & poached pear, medium body & nice minerality

35.00 La Honda Winery Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 2011 Aromas of spiced apple & a touch of vanilla, mellow warm flavors w/ just a hint of new french oak, weighty but not burly, a more burgundian style

38.00 Qupe Chardonnay Bien Nacido Y Block 2010 Lean & truly elegant, flavors of pear, mango & pineapple, soft oak balances this beautiful wine

38.00 Domaine Eden Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 2010 Vibrant minerality gives this wine precision, w/ flavors of citrus zest & quince & lovely delicacy

40.00 Trojak Knier Chardonnay Napa Valley 2010 Local winemakers offering w/ lovely notes of asian pear & mineral on the nose, apple, spice & lightly toasty oak on the palate, w/ a lingering finish

50.00 Christophe Cordier Pouilly Fuisse Burgundy France 2009 Aromas & flavors of pear, melon & marzipan, soft oak, deep fruit, w/ lovely balance & a long finish

Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros 2011 With an avid following, rombauer is synonymous w/ big burly wines, this one is full bodied w/ aromas & flavors of peach, apple & mango, great minerality & structure balance the noticeable oak. Options: Half btl (30.00) , Full btl (55.00)

Red Wines

Red Wines by the Glass

7.00 Castello Di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Italy Forward fruit, prominent wood & a smooth finish

8.00 Kingston Vineyards Pinot Noir Tobiano Chile Aromas & flavors of ripe fruit w/ spice & a hint of smokiness

8.00 Abundance Zinfandel Mencarini Vineyard Lodi Old vine zinfandel, cherry flavors balanced w/ wood & spice, a beautiful match to our cuisine

9.00 Marques De Riscal Rioja Reserva Spain Aromas of cassis & vanilla, red & black fruit on the palate & softly integrated tannins on the finish

9.00 Stephen Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon California Deep ruby in color w/ flavors of blackberry & cassis, complex flavor & supple tannins

10.00 Noster Inicial Priorat Spain Organic, w/ intense aromas of black cherry, tobacco & spice, ripe fruit is balanced by minerality & supple tannins

12.00 Grgich Hills Merlot Napa Valley A structured, “cab” style merlot w/ aromas of cherry, cedar & cocoa, firm tannins & acidity make it a lovely complement to our meat dishes

All Red Wines

Medium Bodied Earthy Reds

30.00 Kingston Vineyards Pinot Noir Tobiano Chile 2008 A surprising find from chile, a pinot w/ aromas & flavors of ripe fruit w/ spice & a hint of smokiness

30.00 Domenico Barbera Amador County 2007 Medium body, aromas of cherry cola, flavors of ripe fruit & toasty oak w/ integrated tannins & great acidity

Fort Ross Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2009 Lovely pinot, w/ bright red fruit to deeper black cherry, smoky, w/ soft earth & subtle spice Options: Half btl (22.00) , Btl (38.00)

38.00 Banshee Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2011 Burgundian in style, w/ bright red cherry & ripe raspberry, noteable earth & spice, lovely w/ food

44.00 Michel Gay & Fils Chorey-Les Beaune Vielles Vignes Burgundy France 2008 Rustic w/ earthy aromas, cherry & spice, characteristic style, w/ nice acidity & balance, perfect for food

50.00 Lioco Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2010 Lovely bright cherry, nuanced layers of fruit, spice & earth make this a perfect example of anderson valley pinot

50.00 Trojak Knier Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2010 Local wine makers eric trojak & jim knier have crafted a lovely pinot w/ aromas of earth & dried cherries, flavors of cherry cola, raspberry, cinnamon & spice, w/ bright acidity

55.00 Sonnet Tondres Grapefield Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2010 From an outstanding vineyard, w/ aromas of red fruit, earth & smoky spice, flavors of cherry, prominent spice & soft wood, nuanced & complex

Bigger Spicy Reds

28.00 Root 1 Carmenere Colchagua Valley Chile 2011 Deep ruby in color w/ aromas of black fruit & herbal spices, full, w/ flavors of blackberry, plum & a hint of vanilla spice

28.00 Domaine Skouras St. George Nemea Greece 2010 The lovely offering from greece i’ve been waiting for, intense flavors of raspberry, w/ a touch of spice & very soft tannins, perfect for food

32.00 Abundance Zinfandel Mencarini Vineyard Lodi 2009 Old vine zinfandel, cherry flavors balanced w/ wood & spice, a beautiful match to our cuisine

32.00 Guglielmo Petite Sirah Santa Clara Valley 2008 Aromas of ripe blueberry, plum, clove & pepper, flavors of dark fruit, a touch of pepper & clove, controlled tannins

35.00 Noster Inicial Priorat Spain 2008 Organic, w/ intense aromas of black cherry, tobacco & spice, ripe fruit is balanced by minerality & supple tannins, amazing w/ the lamb

35.00 Guglielmo Private Reserve Zinfandel Santa Clara Valley 2008 Small production, dark berry & black cherry balanced by earth & spice, great food wine

38.00 Domenico Primitivo Zinfandel Amador County 2007 Ripe black fruit, cocoa, spice, black licorice, tobacco & red cherries highlight this wine which is balanced by nice acid & firm tannins

40.00 Hewitson Miss Harry Barossa Valley Australia 2010 A rhone blend w/ aromas of black & red berries, spice, pepper, dried lavender & herbs, flavors of ripe blackberries, strawberries & plums, great acidity balances this wine beautifully, long continuous finish

45.00 Leojami Grenache Pierce Ranch Vineyard San Antonio Valley 2009 Aromas of red berry, cherry & spice w/ flavors of bramble fruit, spice, integrated tannins & a lingering finish

Storybook Mountain Zinfandel Napa Valley Mayacamas 2009 This renowned zinfandel from organic grapes is full bodied w/ flavors of black cherry & characteristic spice Options: Half btl (26.00) , Btl (48.00)

54.00 Chateau D’or Et De Gueules Costieres De Nimes Cuvee La Bolida 2008 80 year old vines, mourvèdre aged for 18 months in french oak, elegant, spice, smoke, caramel, black cherry, soft tannins, beautiful

70.00 Cirillo 1850 Old Vine Grenache Barossa Valley Australia 2004 Robert parker gave this wine a 94 & said it would only get better w/ age, raspberry, cherry & floral aromas, w/ very juicy red fruit balanced by supple tannins, & an elegant finish

Smooth Deep Reds

34.00 Domenico Montepulciano California 2007 Fruit forward aromas & flavors of ripe cherry, deep raspberry & blackberry, integrated tannins & a lightly oaky finish

38.00 Yalumba Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Australia 2009 Aromas of violet, plum jam & a hint of herb, flavors of blueberry & plum w/ subtle tannins, delicate, elegant

40.00 Robert Keenan Merlot Napa Valley 2008 Aromas of blackberry, black cherry & cassis, w/ nuances of chocolate & coffee bean, balanced by a backbone

48.00 Castello Di Volpaia Indue 2008 Deep ruby in color, aromas of cherries, plums, clove, wood & graphite, big, juicy & rich in the mouth, w/ elegance & finesse

Rombauer Merlot Carneros 2008 An enormously popular wine, this merlot is big, w/ opulent black fruit, a touch of oak & a long finish Options: Half btl (30.00) , Btl (55.00)

65.00 William Harrison Cabernet Franc Rutherford 2007 Flavors & aromas of currant, black cherry, anise & cedar w/ notes of blueberry, coffee & spice, a lingering finish w/ moderate tannins, a lovely food wine

Structured Reds

28.00 Dona Paula Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2011 Aromas of dark fruit, violets & spice, plush flavors of black fruit & graphite, soft tannins & a persistent finish

30.00 Stephen Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon California 2011 Deep ruby in color w/ flavors of blackberry & cassis, complex flavor & supple tannins

30.00 Nandu Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2010 Lovely finessed malbec, aromas of red fruit & a hint of vanilla, flavors of black fruit, subtle tannins & a smooth finish

34.00 Adelaida Cellars End Post Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2010 Aromas of cassis, raspberry, earthy spice & dark chocolate, flavors of ripe fruit balanced by supple tannins & hints of tobacco & leather

34.00 Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2008 Superb, w/ aromas of cedar, licorice, graphite & spicy oak, flavors of deep black fruit, opulent & full bodied. Half btl

Qupe Central Coast Syrah 2010 Rich forward fruit, supple yet robust character, developed spice, & elegance Options: Half btl (20.00) , Btl (36.00)

36.00 Domenico Nebbiolo Amador County 2009 Old world style aromas of roses, leather tar & earth, flavors of cranberry, licorice & truffle, great w/ our bigger meat dishes

40.00 Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains 2009 Aromas of bright red fruit, currant, sage, & oak, flavors of dark fruit w/ integrated tannins

40.00 Lacuna California 2010 Morgan peterson crafted this lovely meritage, w/ black cherry, a hint of tobacco, integrated tannins & nice acidity

48.00 Grgich Hills Merlot Napa Valley 2007 This is a cab lovers merlot w/ aromas of cherry, cedar & cocoa & flavors of ripe fruit w/ firm tannins & bright acidity

50.00 La Honda Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Lonehawk Vineyard 2008 Local vintners double gold winner, big black fruit, a touch of cedar & coffee, integrated tannins & a long finish

60.00 Philip Togni Tanbark Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Blackberry, dark chocolate & licorice on the nose as well as on the palate, integrated tannins, w/ a long, persistent finish

90.00 Loos Family Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Ink Grade Vineyard 2007 From the highly acclaimed ink grade vineyard, gorgeous, layered flavors, w/ nuanced fruit, subtle spice & soft wood, beautifully integrated tannins, elegance & a lovely long finish

100.00 Heitz Cellars Trailside Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2007 Classic cab w/ aromas of ripe blackberries & a hint of cassis, big bold flavors w/ layered complexity, voluptuous & smooth w/ great focus

100.00 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Bosche Rutherford 2005 Gorgeous w/ soft integrated tannins, aromas of black currant, dark cherry, cinnamon, cigar box & chocolate w/ flavors of black fruit, chocolate & spice, long lovely finish, truly elegant

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