Our Wine List
Red Wines
Not all grapes are destined for greatness. Some end up in jams and jellies while others rise to glory when used to make wine. Wine makers of the world focus their attention on approximately 40 to 50 different red wine grape varieties. These include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel grapes among others.
The color of red wine comes both from the skin color of the grape and the amount of time the juice from the grape has in its skins. Once picked, red grapes marinate with their skins in tanks or barrels. There, they absorb the pigments and complexities of the skin (think tannins). The exact color can range from light red to nearly purple, depending on the variety of grape and the time spent in its skin.
White Wine
White wine differs from red wine both in color and in processing. Red wine grapes soak in their skins, whereas winemakers immediately press white wine grapes after picking. The juice has very little contact with the skin.The color of white wine varies according to the grape and occasionally from the use of wood. Additionally, the winemaker’s creative decisions as well as climate may affect the wines body color.
White Wine | Chardonnay | Pinot Gris/ Grigio | Sauvignon Blanc | Riesling and Other Whites |
Every Day Whites | St. George Sutter Home Edna Valley Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Yellow Tail | Cavit Placido Ruffino Sebastiani Yellow Tail | Kendall Jackson Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi | Chateau St. Michelle, Riesling Loosen Bros Riesling Kung Fu Girl |
Whites to Savor | Acacia Berringer Founders Estate Chateau Ste. Jean Chateau Ste. Michelle Clos Du Bois De Loach Estancia Paso Robles Josh Kendall Jackson Robert Mondavi, Private Selection Rodney Strong Sebastiani Simi Sonoma County St. Francis Sterling Vinter’s Blend | Ecco Domani Estancia Paso Robles Josh San Giuseppe | Matua Sterling Napa County Josh Kim Crawford | |
Exceptional Whites Picked by Ricky | Frei Bros. La Crema Edna Valley Ferrari-Carano Rombauer | Santa Margherita | Decoy | Conundrum - White Blend |
*Last updated 9/24/18