The Captain’s Wine List

Champagnes and Sparkling Wines

Chandon, Sparkling Brut...............................................22.99 full bottle

This wine offers the balance and elegance that has become Chandon's hallmark style. When you taste Brut Classic, look for nutty flavors with hints of brioche that build to a refreshing dry finish. The wine delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet. Winemaker Wayne Donaldson recommends serving Chandon Brut Classic to refresh the palate when eating mussels, clams, oysters and caviar.

87 Points - Wine Enthusiast, 87 Points - Wine Spectator

Moet & Chandon White Star, Extra Dry....................... 44.99 full bottle

A balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes; offers semi-sweet and mature aromas and flavors of white fruits and nuts, with a clean, crisp and refreshing finish. White Star compliments fresh Maine lobster, seafood, oysters or crab. It is America's largest selling Champagne!

88 Points - Wine Spectator

Veuve Cliquot, Brut, Yellow Label............................... 59.99 full bottle

From one of the oldest champagnes house in France; predominately Pinot Noir grapes; crisp, smooth, full bodied; with almond, citrus, ginger and toast flavors.

88 Points - Wine Spectator, 90 Points - Wine & Spirits, 87 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Gloria Ferrer Brut, Sparkling Chardonnay...................24.99 full bottle

This sparkling chardonnay is an exceptional value. Round and full-bodied with rich, ripe apple, pear and honeydew melon flavors. This complex sparkler has a nice touch of yeast and doughy aromas that give it added character, turning creamy with a touch of vanilla.

90 Points - Wine Spectator

Dom PerignonBrut, Moet & Chandon (1998)............169.99 full bottle

This firmly structured Champagne has intense aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, berry and citrus, fine woven texture, leading to an aftertaste of dried fruit. It was the monk, Dom Perignon, who is credited with discovering the process to make Champagne.

92 Points - Robert Parker, 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points - Wine Spectator

Prosecco Di Conegliano, Canella Extra Dry N..............19.99 full bottle

This Sparkling Wine from Veneto has fresh and fragrant aromas and flavors of zesty apple, white peach and melon leading to the long and fruity finish. Quite a tasty sparkler!

89 Points - Wine Enthusiast

White Wines

Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches.23.99 full bottle

Deeply aromatic and enticing, the 2004 Russian River Ranches exhibits aromas of orange blossoms, pineapple and grapefruit. The entry is round and succulent, highlighted by ripe pear, honey, apple and complemented by subtle hazelnut notes.

Chardonnay, Sterling Vineyards...................................21.49 full bottle

A Premier California Vineyard! This chardonnay displays elegant balance in its array of bright fruit and rich, creamy aromas and flavors. Fresh pear and ripe apple character, lightly accented with white floral and tropical fruit notes, mingle with vanilla and oak spices in the enticing aromas.

Chardonnay, Solaire by Robert Mondavi......................19.99 full bottle

This chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands is characterized by aromas and flavors in the tropical fruit spectrum, such as ripe citrus, pear and freshly cut pineapples. Aged for 13 months in a combination of new and one-year old oak, this is a wine with lush and full mouth-feel.

Pinot Grigio, San Angelo (A Tuscan Vineyard)............21.99 full bottle

This chardonnay is an elegant wine of pale-straw color, with an intense, fruity aroma, followed by a clean, rich, refreshing taste. Wine Spirits says “A round, lightly floral wine with a fullness and spice that brings lots of appeal. The fruit flavors are completely ripe, edging into tropical, and the ripeness makes you want to take another sip!”

Jadot Pouilly Fuissé (2006).........................................29.99 full bottle

The average annual production of Pouilly Fuissé is approximately 45,000 hectolitres, or about 500,000 cases, most of which is controlled by the appellation's cooperative at Chaintré; the smaller, independent growers produce wines of greater character and complexity, yet these are very rarely bottled by the grower himself. Maison Louis of Pouilly and Fuissé, and many years ago began delivering oak casks to these proprietors so that they could set off the fermentation of their musts in these casks. Blended with other wines fermented inert materials, the oak-fermented wines create a Pouilly-Fuissé particularly complex in its flavor spectrum, with greater fullness and structure than is usually found in wines of this appellation.

Chardonnay, Gary Farrell (2004)................................37.99 full bottle

This 2005 Russian River Chardonnay is bursting with aromas of golden delicious apple, honeysuckle and pineapple. The wine exhibits rich, creamy flavors of lemon custard, butterscotch and hints of nutmeg in the mouth followed by citrus zest and notes of hazelnut. This generous offering will pair nicely with rich, creamy cheeses, salads with citrus fruits and sumptuous shellfish dishes.

Chardonnay, Simi (2006)............................................19.99 full bottle

Composed of top quality fruit from Sonoma's Russian River and Carneros growing regions, Simi Chardonnay is characterized by its excellent balance, luscious fruit flavors and long, elegant finish. The 2003 vintage produced fully ripe and flavorful fruit with superb concentration and balance thanks to the extended growing season. Aged in French oak, silky smooth in texture and accented by tropical fruit, pear, spice and toasty oak, this wine is a true reflection of the Sonoma County appellation.

Unoaked Chardonnay, Tohu, New Zealand (2005).....19.99 full bottle

This is a fresh and fruity wine with aromas of white peach and citrus. It is light bodied while the palate is rich and full-flavored. This wine is delicious any time of day and suits a variety of foods. The grapes were machine harvested in the cool early mornings to retain full fruit flavors. The juice underwent fermentation in stainless steel tanks using selected yeast to add weight to the palate. This wine was a great hit at our annual New Years’ Party!

Reisling, Chateau Ste. Michelle (2007).......................34.99 full bottle

This Eroica shows the crisp acidity of the 2007 vintage, which was the best acidity holding year I have seen in my five years being involved in Eroica. The wine delivers mandarin orange and sweet lime aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. The cooler September, along with selecting fruit from higher elevation and cooler sites, contributed to the mouth-watering acidity balanced by beautiful Washington Riesling fruit.

Red Wines

Pinot Noir, Tohu, New Zealand (2005).......................29.99 full bottle

This wine is vibrantly fruity with a good array of plum, cherry, spice and aromas. A light and elegant red wine. This Marlborough Pinot Noir is very versatile and will suit many foods from salmon to a steak filet. Grapes were handpicked with 2/3 of the fruit given a cold soak before fermentation. The wine finished fermentation in French oak barrels. It then spent 11 months in barrels which resulted in a silky texture on the palate and a light oakiness to the bouquet.

Shiraz, Limb, Australia (2004)....................................24.99 full bottle

This wine has a rich ripe plum/raspberry nose with vanillan overtones. It is soft & full-bodied with strong underlying tannin structures. This is a wine of a generous nature which will be an ideal accompaniment to red meats, game and cheeses. This wine will develop further for many years with cellaring.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Limb, Australia (2004).............24.99 full bottle

This wine has intense berry and cassis nose with subtle oak characters. The berry characters are overlaid with soft oak flavors and a fine grained tannin finish. This well-structured Cabernet will enhance red meats, game and cheeses while its pedigree will allow for long term cellaring.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Heller Estate Cachagua.............24.99 full bottle

The 120 acres of vineyards are certified 100% organic. Neither herbicides nor pesticides are used in the production of the grapes. This certification was granted after three vintages of clean farming, although the vineyards have always employed organic methods throughout the years. This blend of 78% Cabernet and 22% Merlot has aromas of bright cherry, with hints of toasty oak and cocoa. Look for beautiful, round herbal notes as nose opens; beautiful Bordeaux blend that shows earth, cherry, blackberry, and herb flavors; good backbone of tannins and bright acidity carry through into a balanced, lengthy finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vineyards (2005)........29.99 full bottle

A Premier California Vineyard! This Cabernet displays deep ruby color and rich, expressive aromas of spicy black cherry and briary blackberry, with subtle hints of cedar and mocha. Silky, ripe tannins structure and wine and contribute to the plush texture on the palate. This expected to be one of the best of the decade.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Solaire by Robert Mondavi........19.99 full bottle

This Cabernet from the Santa Lucia Highlands in Pasa Robles is brimming with aromas of blackberry, cassis and sweet dark fruits. This full-bodied wine shows all the hallmarks of great pasa Pobles Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a wine with beautiful elegance which will be soft and approachable now, but will further improve with careful cellaring for eight to ten years.

Merlot, Clos LaChance Central Coast...........................19.99 full bottle

The majority of the fruit from the 2002 Central Coast "Voilet-Crowned" Merlot comes from Arciero Vineyard (from the EOS Estate) in the Paso Robles appellation. The weather in the region is excellent fro growing wine grapes. Aromas of ripe red plum, jammy raspberry, and smoke lead to rich red and black cherry ans spice flavors extending to the mid-palate.

Sonoma Zinfandel Seghesio.........................................23.99 full bottle

Every year, they bring in approximately 35 lots of Zinfandel averaging 25-30 year sin age. Each of these lots is produced under the careful eye of the winemaker, Ted Seghesio. The best of these lots are selected to make Sonoma Zinfandel. A small amount of Petit Sirah is added to the wine fro added complexity. The result is a tantalizing black raspberry and classic briary flavored wine with a balance of components fro which Seghesio wines are known.

Shiraz, Archetype Vineyards (Australia 2006)...........14.99 full bottle

This lovely wine offers abundant notes of boysenberry, blackberry and blueberry on the nose. On the palate, the wine shows quintessential Barossa Shiraz characters of dark berry fruit. The flavors linger in the mouth, enhanced by moderate oak that lends a subtle complexity.

Pinot Noir, Le Crema (2006).......................................23.99 full bottle

“The 2006 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir opens with engaging aromas of ripe, round cherry, floral notes, spicy clove and licorice. Cherry continues in the mouth, melding with rich plum, orange peel and tea leaves over a mouth-watering jamminess. Balanced acidity and firm tannins round out a long, lingering finish.” - Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker

Pinot Noir, Bryon, Santa Maria Valley..........................29.99 full bottle

Spicy and very smooth, with good intensity of cola, cherry, cranberry and herbal flavors, finishing with a complex aftertaste; this is a great wine offering a lot of pleasure.

91 Points - Connoisseurs' Guide

Merlot, Chateau Ste Michelle, Oregon (2005)............17.99 full bottle

The Indian Wells Merlot displays ripe black fruit aromas and jammy flavors typical of Wahluke Slope reds. This is a full bodied, fruity style of warm climate Merlot with a round, soft finish. Wahluke Slope Syrah was added to the blend to enhance the mouth-feel and jammy fruit character.