Dockside Bistro and Wine Bar

	WINE LIST CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER SPARKLING WINES NORTHWEST WHITES CRISP WHITES CREAMY WHITES INTERNATIONAL REDS WEST COAST REDS LlGHTER REDS DESSERT WINES CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER SPARKLING WINES Bortolomiol Prosecco (NV) (Italy) Perhaps the most amenable ‘aperitif’ beverage known to man – Italians, anyway – slightly sweet, slightly sparkling. Gruet Demi-Sec (NV) (New Mexico) New Mexico sparkler that is new to the scene & holds its own in the sparkling category. It is delicate, lively and elegant semi-dry sparkling wine Marie Weis Brut Champagne (NV) (France) A lovely offering!!! Gosset Brut Champagne (NV) (France) Dry. Gosset is one of our personal favorites and offers a deep, rich, mellow Champagne that suits food perfectly. Moet & Chandon ‘White Star’ Champagne (NV) (France) Sweet, excellent for casual sipping or to accompany dessert. Moet & Chandon ‘Dom Perignon’ Champagne 1995 (France) This speaks for itself!!!! Nicolas Feuillate Champagne (NV) (France) An exciting new champagne marked by class and elegance. NORTHWEST WHITES Poet’s Leap of Long Shadows-Armin Diel Riesling 2006 (WA) This is an off-dry wine with expressive, lively flavors with a hint of apricot, and fresh melon. Wine Enthusiast 93 pts. Wine & Spirits 92 pts. Ryan Patrick Chardonnay ‘In the Buff’ 2006 ‘In the Buff’ refers to zero contact with oak barrels during the ageing process before bottling. A pure expression of the Chardonnay grape. Amity Vineyards Riesling 2006 (Amity, OR) FOOD WINE! Try this selection with any of our shellfish dishes. Adelsheim Auxerrois 2006 (Newberg, OR) Auxerrois is a lovely grape varietal originally from Lorraine, France. McCrea Cellars Roussanne Ciel du Cheval 2005 (Rainier, WA) Roussanne, one of the nine white Rhone grapes, is a relative newcomer to WA. Barnard Griffin Riesling 2006 (Columbia Valley, WA) Extraordinary fruit found in this wine. Slightly sweet and delightful. CRISP WHITES Omaka Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (New Zealand) Do you like a crispy, zippy white wine? Then you must try this offering from an insider’s favorite winery. Lagar de Pintos Albarino 2005 (Spain) The Albarino grape, little known here, is a wonderful complement to seafood. Chateau de la Fongrave 2005 (France) Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc varietals joined to produce this fruity aromatic, with notes of citrus and exotic fruits. A great aperitif and complement to any seafood. Patient Cottat Sancerre Vielles Vignes 2005 (Loire, France) 89 points by Wine Spectator. 100% Sauvignon Blanc and stainless steel fermentation keeping the wine crisp, clean, and very well balanced. Feudi di San Gregorio 2005 Fiano di Avellino (Campania, Italy) Welcome the new world of Italian white wine, made from a grape from Roman times. Feudi di San Gregorio 2005 Falanghina Sannio (Italy) Fragrant with citrus and nuances of honey, hazelnut and resin. Albrecht Pinot Gris ‘Romanus’ 2006 (Alsace, France) This selection is dry and austere, a classic French food wine. Scherer Gewurztraminer 2005 (Alsace, France) This ‘guh-VERTS-truh-MEE-ner’ is spicy and tastes of lychee fruit. Frog’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (Napa, CA) Frog’s Leap winery has long offered one of the best Sauvignon’s from the Golden State. This wine compares well with the finest European white wines. Albert Mann Pinot Blanc 2006 (Alsace, France) Completely bio-dynamic planting and cultivating by the seasons and the phases of the moon. No insecticides or pesticides are allowed. Campuget Viognier Prestige 2006 (Rhone, France) Viognier is a wildly aromatic, incredibly fragrant, dry and delightful. CREAMY WHITES Acacia Chardonnay 2006 (Napa, CA) This ‘original’ Napa Valley white illustrates why Carneros is California’s finest Chardonnay acreage. Henry Estate Chardonnay 2004 (Umpqua, OR) This barrel-fermented Chardonnay defines unctuous, rich white wine. J.J. Prum Riesling Bernkasteler B. 2003 Spatlese (Germany) Spatlese means ‘late harvest’ in German, and in this case delivers a seriously delicious glassful of Riesling. George Vernay Condrieu ‘Les Terrasses’ 2005 (France) The village of Condrieu is traditional home to the Viognier grape, where rich, powerfully aromatic wines of the grandest stature such as this one are made. Remi Jobard Meursault ‘Sous la Velle’ 2004 (France) Barrel fermented and barrel-aged Chardonnay from Burgundy, rich with broad dimension yet classic style. Torres Gran Vina Sol Chardonnay 2005 (Spain) Full-bodied, long aftertaste and is silky with an elegant fullness. INTERNATIONAL REDS Tilia Malbec 2006 (Argentina) Malbec makes weighty wines with deep licorice flavor. A house favorite!!! Santa Ema Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Chile) Structured and concentrated with ripe tannins. A pleasure. Rioja Vega 2004 (Rioja, Spain) A rustic wine made from the Tempranillo grape, an outstanding example from Spain’s greatest wine region: Rioja. Marquis Philips Shiraz 2006 (Australia) The ‘Awesome Aussies’ have created a monster of world recognition with wines like this dark hued, deep, generous Shiraz. Pago de Valdoneje Mencia 2005 (Bierzo/Galicia, Spain) The Mencia grape was long considered to be Cabernet Franc. It is not. Elegantly simple, this is just plain delicious! Damilano Barbera D’Alba 2006 (Italy) The Barbera grape is one of Italy’s greatest gifts to food. Try this wine with nearly anything on the menu. Altesino Rosso di Altesino 2005 (Tuscany, Italy) 100% Sangiovese (the grape of Chianti and Brunello), and from a brilliant producer. Domaine Vissoux Beaujolais ‘Vielles Vignes’ 2005 (France) Medium-bodied red offering gobs of ripe, generous red fruits in an easy going style! Chateau Cap de Faugeres 2001 (Castillon/Bordeaux, France) This “Right Bank” Bordeaux is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Solidly built with a sophisticated core of fruit and oak. Li Veli Primativo Orion 2006 (Italy) This is the father of the Zinfandel grape. Dark red with bold fruity flavors. Prunotto 2001 Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) The Nebbiolo grape makes some of the most hedonistic wines in the world. We are happy to decant this wine for you. Watch it evolve! Chateau Patris 2003 St. Emillon Grand Cru (Bordeaux, France) A newcomer to the Bordeaux grand hierarchy. 90% Merlot, with 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon. Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2006 (Marlborough, New Zealand) Medium-bodied, voluptuous wine with notes of chocolate from French oak. WEST COAST REDS Randall Harris Merlot 2006 (Columbia Valley, WA) Our house red wine!!! Hess 2006 Syrah (Monterey, CA) Made by a founder of the CA industry, this is a wine of great breed and finesse. The brawny Syrah grape gives this wine broad shoulders indeed! A must. Lange Pinot Noir 2005 (Dundee, OR) Pinot Noir of great price/quality ratio from a top Oregon winery. Basel Claret 2005 (Walla Walla, WA) Well-known to insiders, Basel is revered as a master. ‘Claret’ is the British term for the finest red wines of Bordeaux, France. Waters Winery ‘Interlude’ 2005 (Walla Walla, WA) A Bordeaux blend of 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 56% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. It is medium-bodied with sleek texture and balanced acidity. Fidelitas Merlot 2005 (Red Mountain, WA) From Washington’s newest AVA, a must have. Stupendous. Elyse Petite Syrah 2005 (Napa Valley, CA) An elegant wine with aromas of anise and candied black fruit. Rounded, rich opulent flavors and a long silky finish. A must with any kind of red meat. Milbrandt Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Mattawa, WA) Bold, yet finely balanced. We are happy to decant this wine for you. Gordon Brothers Syrah 2003 (Pasco, WA) Richness and power wrapped in a velvet (wine) package. Pedestal of Long Shadows-Michel Rolland Merlot 2004 (WA) Full bodied Merlot with flavors of intense cherry, blackberry, and baking spice aromas that carry a lengthy finish. Wine Spectator 93 pts. Sequel of Long Shadows-John Duval Syrah 2004 (WA) This Syrah is loaded with cherry and cassis aromas, spice, and a hint of vanilla across a supple frame. A gorgeous creation! Wine Spectator 92 pts. Robert Karl Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (Spokane, WA) This wine is delicious!!! Try it and you will know what we mean. Novelty Hill 2004 Merlot Stillwater Creek Vineyard (WA) Supple Merlot with ripe black fruit and chocolate aromas and flavors. LlGHTER REDS Foris Pinot Noir 2006 (Rouge Valley, OR) Traditional vineyards and winemaking techniques made this wine superb. Chalone Pinot Noir Monterey County 2006 (CA) From one of the founders of CA wine scene, Chalone wines are simply stellar. This bottle shows why Monterey County has so much to offer Pinot lovers. Pirramimma Grenache ‘Old Bush Vine’ 2003 (Australia) The Grenache grape generally elicits strong reactions. Frankly, we love it. We know fans of complexity will adore it too. Bertagna Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2004 (France) Ladies & gentlemen, enjoy Burgundy at its finest. This is not an everyday beverage, and requires reverence to one of fine wine’s more famous vineyards. DESSERT WINES Justin Vineyards Obtuse 2006 (Paso Robles, CA) This rich flavors of this dessert wine made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon. Feist Fine Ruby Port (Portugal) Feist Fine Tawny Port (Portugal) Royal Oporto Vintage Port (Portugal) 3 ways to enjoy Port: Ruby is a young ‘wood’ Port, rich in color, fruity and sweet. Tawny is an older ‘wood’ Port, and shows finesse. Vintage port is carefully selected casks of Port, designated only in the greatest vintages. Prunier Pineau des Charentes (NV) (Cognac, FR) This is a fortified wine from the Cognac region of France. Although traditionally served as an aperitif, we’re breaking with tradition for the sake of novelty and adventure. E. Muller Forster K. Riesling Auslese 2001 (Germany) If you must pass on dessert then let this wine take its place. Simply stunning.
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