LA DOMITIENNE
GRENACHE GRIS
R E GU L A R $13.99
GA Z E T T E S PE C I AL $9.99
Grenache is a well-rounded and versatile grape, and is
quite enjoyable in each and every one of its iterations.
It thrives in warmer climates, like Australia, South of
France, Spain, USA among many, and has a number of
variants. There is the usual red variety, a white variety,
and a gray variety (hence the Gris) plus a handful of other
more interesting and descriptive (a la Peluda or “hairy”
grenache.) Grenache Gris, is a pinkish grape, a slight tint of
orange, and some actual gray highlights. The grape is ideal
for making refreshing, lightly tinted, bright acidity gems
that are packed with fruit but not overtly sharp. Lively in
body, it boasts a mélange of red and orchard fruits, with a
zesty citric backdrop.
PAIR THIS WITH GRILLED VEGGIES, ROASTED
ROOT VEGETABLES, SHELLFISH OR EVEN A SIMPLY
PREPARED POULTRY DISH.
Geoff Nicoll Dir. Beer, Wine & Spirits
KURANUI ESTATE
SAUVIGNON BLANC
R E GU L A R $13.99
GA Z E T T E S PE C I AL $9.99
New Zealand has made an indelible mark on the wine
world with its very stylistic and zippy Sauvignon Blanc.
They can be a bit polarizing due to their distinct,
gooseberry, fresh cut lawn and other somewhat creative
descriptors that I shall purposely omit, but they are love
hate, and most of them can fall into the love column.
Kuranui Estate, from Marlborough, is classic NZ in style,
with effusive green apple, grapefruit, kiwi, and gooseberry,
with expressive fresh green herbal component that
validates its origins.
LIVELY, BRISK, CLEANSING, IT IS A ZESTY BRACING
WHITE THAT WORKS WELL WITH HERBED SAUCES,
CEVICHE, SEAFOOD SMOTHERED IN CAPERS OR OUR
ASADA CHICKEN BREAST.
Geoff Nicoll Dir. Beer, Wine & Spirits
PEJU NAPA VALLEY
SAUVIGNON BLANC
R E GU L A R $28.99
GA Z E T T E S PE C I AL $25.99
My wife and I dearly love Sauvignon Blanc and this
Peju is one of the best we have enjoyed this year. To
add complexity and depth to their Sauvignon Blanc
their vineyard team harvests in three stages of flavor
development, picking the fruit at varied levels of
ripeness. After pressing, the juice is cold fermented in
stainless steel tanks to retain bright acidity and preserve
fresh aromatics. This vibrant white features aromas
of gooseberry, Asian pear and lemongrass. The palate
is bright with flavors of lychee, elder flower, quince
and undertones of candied limes. Well balanced with
refreshing, mouth cleansing acidity, this Sauvignon Blanc
concludes with a fresh, clean finish.
PAIR WITH OUR DELICIOUS FRESH SWORDFISH
STEAKS AND OF COURSE OUR DELECTABLE CRAB
CAKES.
Michael Cristillo Certified Specialist of Wine;
Corporate Wine & Spirits Buyer
MER SOLEIL SANTA LUCIA
HIGHLANDS CHARDONNAY
REGULAR $29.99
GAZETTE SP E CIAL $19.99
This is a beautiful Chardonnay. Extremely well balanced
possessing all the characteristics that make California
Chardonnay great. A buttery, lemon, honeysuckle, melon,
pear, lime, oaky delight. Alluring pale golden color, Medium
bodied, with an excellent mouthfeel, and lovely lingering
finish. For the price I would be hard pressed to find a better
expression of Chardonnay.
PERFECT COMPANION TO A CRISPY CHICKEN
SANDWICH FOR LUNCH OR A CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN
DINNER.
Jared Marchant Wine Specialist Palm Desert
SANS LIEGE PASO ROBLES
COTES DU COAST WHITE
RHONE BLEND
REGULAR $26.99
GAZETTE SP E CIAL $24.99
Winemaker Curt Schalchlin has created this marvelous
Rhone blend produced and bottled in Paso Robles with
grapes from Bien Nacido and Santa Barbara Highlands.
Looking impressive in the glass with color of straw to gold
and a nose of tiny flowers and vanilla. On the palate, you
immediately experience brightness of white stone fruit,
great acid balance, minerality, and a touch of salinity. Feel
the essence of sweet corn in your cheeks with a long and
pleasant finish of light cream and caramel.
ENJOY THIS BOTTLE PAIRED WITH RAW OYSTERS,
LIGHT-FLESHED FISH PREPARED WITH CITRUS &
CAPERS, OR A CHEESEBOARD OF HARD & SOFT
GOAT AND SHEEP CHEESE. FOR BEST ENJOYMENT,
DO NOT OVER-CHILL THIS WINE.
Neal Wasserman Level 1 Court of Sommeliers;
Wine Specialist La Cumbre
SEAN MINOR SONOMA COAST
PINOT NOIR
REGULAR $18.99
GAZETTE SP E CIAL $15.99
This Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with cherry, strawberry
and plum nuances, surrounded by light toast flavors. On
entry, the wine displays bright cherry and berry flavors with
earthy and sweet oak notes throughout the mid-palate. The
spicy finish lingers on the palate framed by fresh fruit and
silky round tannins.
PAIRS WELL WITH A GOOD STEAK OR SALMON
OVER RICE AND STEAMED VEGETABLES FOR ANY
OCCASION.
Joshua Miller Wine Specialist Mulholland
PENNER ASH WILLAMETTE
VALLEY PINOT NOIR
RE GULAR $44.99
GAZ E TTE SP E CI AL $39.99
A perfumed nose showcases strawberry, anise, tea spice
aromatics. Experience ripe, fresh raspberry, red plums
and strawberry compote with a hint of subtle cedar. The
fine texture and silky tannins enhance the vanilla, brown
sugar, and leather notes on the finish. Tobacco, with dark
cherries, vanilla, soft on palate with easy finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS, A NICE STEAK OR VEAL, WITH ANY
VEGGIE.
Roy Milholland Wine Specialist Yorba Linda
THE FABLEIST
PASO ROBLES MERLOT
RE GULAR $22.99
GAZ E TTE SP E CI AL $14.99
This Merlot, a prior fixture of our “winery of the month” has
a classic claret character of blueberry compote, pencil lead
and a hint of coconut. The silky texture slides gracefully
across the palate leaving behind hints of sweet plums
and freshly ground spices. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet
Sauvignon.
EXCELLENT PAIRING WITH LAMB, OUR OWN
MERGUEZ SAUSAGE AND SEMI SOFT CHEESES.
Michael Cristillo Certified Specialist of Wine;
Corporate Wine & Spirits Buyer
DUCKHORN NAPA VALLEY
MERLOT
RE GULAR $55.99
GAZ E TTE SP E CI AL $49.99
92 Points James Sucking 2017
Duckhorn started in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn
in Napa Valley and have been creating phenomenal wine
for forty years. Duckhorn Merlot also includes Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec in
its final blend. It is barrel aged in one hundred percent
French oak giving the wine full body that allows the black
berries and plums to give a great tannic level that does
not overpower the vanilla chocolate blend. The finish
wonderful roasted note that compliments the forwardness
of the fruit. Duckhorn Merlot is a great way to start off the
year.
PAIRS WELL WITH MEDIUM COOKED LAMB TOPPED
WITH DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPER SAUCE.
Miguel Barberena Wine Specialist Hollywood
