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Flights for today through Sunday

2012-01-27T18:00:00.000-08:00

	White Flight 11. / club 8.25	to go	half	glass
1	Bedrock Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Kick Ranch, Sonoma	22.99	5	10
2	TreViti Chardonnay 2005 Stolo Family Vyd, Cambria	11.99		6
3	Hartweg Gewurztraminer Frankstein Grand Cru 2006 Alsace, FR	26.99	6	12
	Red Flight 8. / club 6.
1	Don Valentine 09 Mendoza (Cab Sauv/Malbec/Me)	9.00		5
2	Familia Bianchi Malbec 2006 Mondoza (Reg. $18)	12.00	3	6
3	TorCalvano 2008 Sangiovese Montepulciano	20.99	5	10
	Top Red Flight 20. / club 15.
1	Tenuta Di Trinoro Le Cupole 2008 super Tuscan	35.00	8	16
2	Chateau Le Pape Pessac-Legnan 2005 Bordeaux	33.00	7	14
3	El Nido Clio 2009 Jumila, Spain	44.00	10	20

Beer On Tap: Great White Ale, PranQster Golden Ale 6
Bottles: Stella Artois 5, Amstel Light 5, Chimay Ale 8

40 more wines by the glass (click)

Flights for today through Thursday Jan. 26

2012-01-20T08:29:00.000-08:00

El Nido Clio lovers - your new vintage has arrived...
We fell in love with this wine - yes it is hedonistic - but it's depth and exuberance wins our hearts. ChrisAnn and I even treked out to Jumilla to see the vineyard and winery (click.)
The new 2009 vintage is out and we are going to pull a few bottles of the previous vintage from our library for comparison - taste them both starting Friday evening (while the 2008 lasts.) And it is not just us that loves this wine, Clio has averaged as score from the critics of 95 points for 7 consecutive years.

	White Flight 13. / club 9.75	to go	half	glass
1	Bedrock Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Kick Ranch, Sonoma	22.99	5	10
2	DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc 2009 Washington 67% SB / 33% Semmion - 95 WE	26.00	7	13
3	Daou Chemin De Fleurs 2009 Paso Robles Grenache Blanc/Roussanne/Viognier	23.00	6	12
	Red Flight 7. / club 5.25
1	Virgile Costieres De Nimes 2009 Rhone, France	13.00	3	6
2	Familia Bianchi Malbec 2006 Mondoza (Reg. $18)	12.00	3	6
3	Mazzoni Rosso Toscana 2008 Italy - Sangiovesse / Merlot	13.00	3	6
	Top Red Flight 20. / club 15.
1	Tenuta Di Trinoro Le Cupole 2008 super Tuscan	35.00	8	16
2	~~El Nido Clio 2008 Jumila, Spain (sold out)~~ L'Aventure Optimus 2009 Paso Robles	49.00	12	24
3	El Nido Clio 2009 Jumila, Spain	44.00	10	20

Flights for today through Friday

2012-01-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

Flights for today through Friday...

	White Flight 11. / club 8.25	to go	half	glass
1	DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc 2009 Washington 67% SB / 33% Semmion - 95 WE	26.00	7	13
2	Daou Chemin De Fleurs 2009 Paso Robles Grenache Blanc/Roussanne/Viognier	23.00	6	12
3	Benzinger Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vyd 2009 (organic)	12.00	3	6
	Red Flight 11. / club 8.25
1	Orin Swift Abstract 2010	28.99	7	13
2	La Posta Malbec Pizzella Vyd. 2008 Mendoza	12.00	3	6
3	dinner story 2008 Syrah/Malbec Wahluke Slope Washington	26.00	5	10

Beer On Tap: Great White Ale, PranQster Golden Ale 6
Bottles: Stella Artois 5, Amstel Light 5, Chimay Ale 8

40 more wines by the glass (click)

flights for today through Sunday, Jan. 15

2012-01-13T13:26:00.000-08:00

	White Flight 13 / club 9.75	to go	half	glass
1	DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc 2009 Washington 67% SB / 33% Semmion - 95 WE	26.00	7	13
2	Daou Chemin De Fleurs 2009 Paso Robles Grenache Blanc/Roussanne/Viognier	23.00	6	12
3	Jakob Schneider Riesling Trocken Magnus 2009 Germany	24.99	6	12
	Red Flight 10 / club 7.5
1	El Quintanal Tempranillo 09 Ribera del Duero, SP	12.99	3	6
2	Donkey & Goat Carignane 09 (natural) Alexander V.	20.99	5	10
3	dinner story 2008 Syrah/Malbec Wahluke Slope Washington	26.00	5	10
	Top Red Flight 15 / club 11.25
1	Orin Swift Abstract 2010	28.99	7	13
2	Emmolo Merlot 2007 Napa	25.99	6	12
3	J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon Carol's Vyd 2005 Napa	36.00	8	16

Beer On Tap: Great White Ale, PranQster Golden Ale 6
Bottles: Stella Artois 5, Amstel Light 5, Chimay Ale 8

40 more wines by the glass (click)

flights for today through Thursday

2012-01-10T17:03:00.000-08:00

(note: flights will be expanded for Fri - Sun)

	White Flight 10 / club 7.5	to go	half	glass
1	Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2008		4	8
2	Jakob Schneider Riesling Trocken Magnus 2009 Germany	24.99	6	12
3	BR Cohn Chardonnay Sonoma N. Coast 2010	19.00	5	9
	Red Flight 14 / club 10.5
1	Orin Swift Abstract 2010	28.99	7	13
2	dinner story 2008 Syrah/Malbec Wahluke Slope Washington	26.00	5	10
3	J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon Carol's Vyd 2005 Napa	36.00	8	15

Beer On Tap: Great White Ale, PranQster Golden Ale 6
Bottles: Stella Artois 5, Amstel Light 5, Chimay Ale 8

40 more wines by the glass (click)

flights for today through Sunday

2012-01-06T06:06:00.000-08:00

New Orin Swift Abstract!

	White Flight 10 / club 7.5	to go	half	glass
1	Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2008		4	8
2	Prieler Pinot Blanc 2008 Austria	24.99	6	12
3	BR Cohn Chardonnay Sonoma N. Coast 2010	19.00	5	9
	Red Flight 9 / club 6.75
1	Third Ave. Zinfandel 2009 Mendocino	10.00	3	5
2	The Pessimist Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Paso Robles	12.00	3	6
3	Girard Petite Sirah 2008 Napa	22.99	6	11
	Top Red Flight 16 / club 12
1	Elke Pinot Noir Donnelly Creek 2009 Anderson Vly	33.00	8	15
2	Orin Swift Abstract 2010	28.99	7	13
3	Orin Swift D66 2009 Grenache Cotes Catalanes, France	37.99	9	17

40 more wines by the glass (click)

Beer On Tap: Great White Ale, PranQster Golden Ale 6 Bottles: Stella Artois 5, Amstel Light 5, Chimay Ale 8

flights for today through Jan. 8

2012-01-03T12:32:00.001-08:00

	White Flight 10 / club 7.5	to go	half	glass
1	Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2008		4	8
2	BR Cohn Chardonnay Sonoma N. Coast 2010	19.00	5	9
3	Selbach Riesling Zeltinger Kabinett Halbtrocken 2009 (off dry - delish)	20.99	6	11
	Red Flight 12 / club 9
1	Fort Ross Pinot Noir 2005 Sonoma Coast	37.99	8	16
2	The Pessimist Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Paso Robles	12.00	3	6
3	Girard Petite Sirah 2008 Napa	22.99	6	11
	40 more wines by the glass

flights for today through Dec. 31

2011-12-27T23:23:00.000-08:00

	White Flight 8 / club 6	to go	half	glass
1	Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 09 New Zealand	18.99	4	8
2	BR Cohn Chardonnay Sonoma North Coast 2010	19.00	5	9
3	Breezette Rose 2010 Provence, France (dry)	13.99	3	6
	Red Flight 9 / club 6.75
1	Third Ave. Zinfandel 2009 Mendocino	10.00	3	5
2	Leal Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 07 San Benito	21.00	5	10
3	Opolo Petite Sirah 2006 Paso Robles	21.99	5	10
	Over the top Red Flight 16 / club 12
1	Sans Liege The Offering 2009 Sta. Barbara	27.99	7	13
2	Thompkin Syrah 2006 Sta. Barbara (local wine)	37.99	8	15
3	Orin Swift The Prisoner 2009 Napa	34.99	8	15
	40 more wines by the glass (click)

Sparkling Fresita or Mimosa Cocktails $6 Champagne & Sparkling - see next page
Beer On Tap: Great White Ale, PranQster Golden Ale 6 Bottles: Stella Artois 5, Amstel Light 5, Chimay Ale 8
Water: Arrowhead 1, Pellegrino sm. 1.50, lg. 2.50, Ty Nant 3 Soda: Coca Cola 1.50, Orangina 2

flights for today through Dec. 24

2011-12-18T17:16:00.000-08:00

Open daily at Noon through Dec. 24 for your tasting and gift buying convenience.
Annual bonus dessert flight for holiday sipping!

	White Flight 8 / club 6	to go	half	glass
1	Paro belle torrette 2010 Vernaccia - Carneros	12.99	3	6
2	Good Cali Chardonnay of the Day	~20	5	9
3	Jakob Schneider Riesling Kabinett 1 L	17.99	4	8
	Red Flight 11 / club 8.25
1	Luli Pinot Noir 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands	19.99	5	9
2	Tercero Mourvedre 2007 Camp 4 Vyd Stanta Ynez	27.00	6	12
3	Hoopla Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Napa	25.00	6	11
	Over the top Red Flight 20 / club 15
1	Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir 2006 Sta Rita Hills	57.00	12	24
2	Robert Foley The Griffin 2009 Napa PS, CS, Me	34.99	8	16
3	Kenefick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Napa	50.00	10	20
	Dessert wine flight 6 / club 4.5
1	Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling 2006 Tazmania	17.99	5
2	Cesar Florido Moscatel Dorado Sherry Spain	12.00	5
3	Kopke 10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal	20.00	8

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Boat Parade Parties through Saturday but stop by anyway

2011-12-16T09:27:00.000-08:00

We are open at Noon for your wine shopping pleasure - $1 glasses of bubbly too.

Boat Parade parties start at 6:30 through Saturday click for more info...

Special menu every day plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

flights for today through Dec. 13

2011-12-09T10:46:00.001-08:00

Next Week: Wine Lab's Favorite Backyard Party - Boat Parade Dec. 14 - 17
click for more info...

	White Flight 11 / club 8.25	to go	half	glass
1	Ostatu Blanco Rioja 2010 Spain 90% Viura, 10% Malvasia	14.00	3	6
2	Adastra Chardonnay 2007 Carneros	30.00	7	13
3	awesome 2010 German Riesling of the day	~23	5	10
	Red Flight 11 / club 8.25
1	Geyerhof Portugieser Zweigelt 2009 Austria	14.00	3	6
2	Luli Pinot Noir 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands	19.99	5	9
3	HammerSky Reserve Zinfandel 07 Paso Robles	38.99	8	16
	Over the top Cabs Flight 20 / club 15
1	Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Napa	42.00	10	19
2	Groth Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Oakville	40.00	9	18
3	Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Napa	45.00	11	21
	Craft Beer Flight 6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

additional wines by the glass

2011-12-09T10:28:00.001-08:00

wines available by the glass in addition to our wines of the day

		two glasses
whites	glass	two glasses
Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2008	8	12

LaDoucette Pouilly Fume Sauv Blanc 2006 / Loire, FR	9	13
Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2009 / Italy	10	16
Marc Bredif Vouvray 2007 / Loire, France	10	16

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2009	12	18
Rombauer Chardonnay 2008 Carneros	18	26
E Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2009 /France	10	15
Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2008 Paso	18	26
Champagne, sparkling, Moscato
Freixenet Blanc de Blanc Cava / Spain	6
Marquis de la Tour Brut or Rose / France	8
Feuillatte Brut Champagne	13
Feuillatte Rose Champagne	15
Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato / Australia	11	16
Fresita strawberry sparkling wine / Patagonia	6
Blood Orange Mimosa	6
Veuve de Vernay Rose / France	8
sake
Green River Koide Sake / Japan	8	14

		two glasses
reds	glass	two glasses
Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2008 Willamette Vly. Oregon	14	22
Latour Marsannay Côte de Nuits 07 Burgundy	12	18
Hitching Post Hometown Pinot Noir 2008 SBC	12	17
Talley Pinot Noir Estate 2008 Arroyo Grande	17	26

Yann Chave Croze Hermitage 2006 Syrah / France	10	16

Grgich Hills Zinfandel Estate 2007 Napa	18	26
Seghesio Zinfandel 2008 Sonoma	15	22
Rombauer Zinfandel 2009 Napa	16	24
Ridge Lytton Springs 2009 Sonoma (WA 95 pts)	21	30
Paraduxx 2007 Napa	19	29
Rombauer Merlot 2007 Napa	15	22

Michele Chiarlo Barolo 2007 / Piedmonte, Italy	23	31
Fontodi Chianti Classico 2007 (91 WA & WS) / Italy	18	28
Gree Laroque Bordeaux Superieur 2004 / France	12	18

B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauv Olive Hill Gold Label 2006	21	30

Rubicon Estate Rubicon 2006 Napa		55

ports & desserts	half glass
Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey Sauternes WS 92 (3 oz)	10
Alvada Madeira 5 year / Spain - half glass (3 oz)	8
Cesar Florida Moscatel Dorado Sherry / Spain (3 oz)	6
Justin Obtuse Cabernet ruby port - half glass (3 oz)	6
10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal (3 oz)	8

Flights for today through Dec. 8

2011-12-02T14:15:00.001-08:00

New 2010 Rieslings, Epoch Estate new releases, and more...

	Riesling Flight $11 / club $8.25	to go	half	glass
1	Leitz Dragonstone Rudesheimer Drachenstein QbA 2010 Rheingau, Germany	18.00	5	9
2	Donnhoff Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl Kabinett 2010 Nahe, Germany	25.00	6	12
3	Darting Durkheimer Spielberg Scheurebe Spatlese 2010 Pfaltz, Germany	23.00	5	10
	Red Flight $11 / club $8.25
1	Geyerhoof Portugieser Zweigelt 2009 Austria	14.00	3	6
2	Luli Pinot Noir 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands	19.99	5	9
3	HammerSky Resersve Zinfandel 07 Paso Robles	38.99	8	16
	Over the top Red Flight $23 / club $17.25
1	Black Kite Pinot Noir 2009 Anderson Vly	45.00	11	21
2	Epoch Estate Red 2009 Paso Robles 60% Syrah, 19% Grenache, 9% Tempranillo, 8% Zin, 4% Mourved	58.00	12	24
3	Epoch Estate Veracity 2009 Paso Robles 36% Grenache 32% Mourvedre 32% Syrah	58.00	12	24
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through Dec. 1

2011-11-25T09:23:00.000-08:00

	White Flight $11 / club $8.25	to go	half	glass
1	Fantinel Pinot Grigio	11.99	3	6
2	Denner Viognier 2009 Paso Robles	22.99	6	11
3	Hartweg Gewurztraminer Frankstein Grand Cru 2006 Alsace, FR (amazing)	26.99	6	12
	Red Flight $9 / club $6.75
1	Luli Pinot Noir 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands (Pisoni quality)	19.99	5	9
2	Marionnet Premier Vendange 2009 (Gamay) Loire, FR (amazing)	19.99	5	9
3	Mazzoni Rosso Toscana 2008 Italy - super Tuscan 72% Sangiovese, 28% Merlot	12.99	3	6
	Over the top Red Flight $14 / club $10.5
1	Terry Hoage Skins 2006 Grenache/Syrah Paso Robles (Reg. $38)	27.99	7	13
2	L'Aventure Stephan Ridge Estate 2010 Paso Robles 70 Syrah, 20 Cab Sauv, 10 Petit Verdot	25.99	6	12
3	Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 McLaren Vale, Australia	34.99	8	15

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through Nov. 23rd

2011-11-18T08:30:00.000-08:00

	White Flight $8 / club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Dagueneau Pouilly-Fume Les Pentes 2007 France (Sauvignon Blanc)	24.99	6	11
2	Foloi Rodits 2009 Greece (hey, they need the money!)	14.99	4	7
3	Sherman & Hooker's SHEBANG! Sonoma (old vine cuvee)	14.99	4	7
	Red Flight $8 / club $6
1	Juris Zwiglet 2008 Austria	15.99	4	7
2	Cass Flying Nymph 2009 Paso Robles (GSM)	12.99	3	6
3	Mas Neuf Compostelle 07 Costieres de Nimes, FR (Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah)	15.99	4	7
	Over the top Red Flight $24 / club $18 Elegant wines from Screaming Eagle winemaker Heidi Barret!
1	Paradigm Merlot 2006 Oakville, Napa	42.99	10	20
2	Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Oakville, Napa	59.99	14	27
3	Paradigm Cabernet Franc 2008 Oakville, Napa (limited)	54.99	13	25
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Paradigm Winery tasting event tonight

2011-11-17T10:26:00.001-08:00

Welcome Sean Crowley from Paradigm Winery tonight from 6 - 9 PM - drop by anytime. (click for the full story)
	Flight $22/Wine Lab Club $16.50	to go	half	glass
1	Paradigm Merlot 2006	42.99	10	20
2	Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon 2007	59.99	14	27
3	Paradigm Cabernet Franc 2008 (limited)	54.99	13	25

	3 bottles available: Paradigm Zinfandel 2007	34.99

Flights for today through Nov. 16

2011-11-11T08:22:00.001-08:00

Thursday: Paradigm winery tasting!

	White Flight $7/club $5.25	to go	half	glass
1	Italian dry white of the day		3	6
2	Foloi Rodits 2009 Greece	14.99	4	7
3	Cass Viognier 2009 Paso Robles (Reg. $20)	11.99	3	6
	Red Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Cass Flying Nymph 2009 Paso Robles	12.99	3	6
2	Stack House Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Napa	19.99	5	9
3	Opolo Fusion 2006 Cab Sauv/Syrah blend Paso Robles	24.99	6	11
	Over the top Red Flight $16/club $12
1	Road 31 Pinot Noir Napa 2009	33.99	8	15
2	Robert Foley The Griffin 2009 Napa	34.99	8	15
3	Groth Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Oakville	40.00	10	19
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through Nov. 10

2011-11-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

	Great Whites Flight $8/club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Menard Gascone 2010 France	9.99	3	5
2	Dragonette Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Santa Ynez	24.99	6	11
3	Cass Viognier 2009 Paso Robles (Reg. $20)	11.99	3	6
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Filon Garnacha 2010 Calatayud, Spain	9.99	3	5
2	Stack House Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Napa	19.99	5	9
3	Opolo Fusion 2006 Cab Sauv/Syrah blend Paso Robles (Reg. $30)	24.99	6	12
	Over the top Reds Flight $16/club $12
1	Dragonette Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vyd. 2009	44.99	10	20
2	Robert Foley The Griffin 2009 Napa	34.99	8	15
3	Sans Liege "The Offering" 2009 Santa Barbara Co.	26.99	6	12
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through Nov. 2

2011-10-28T07:34:00.000-07:00

	Great Whites Flight $9/club $6.75	to go	half	glass
1	Menard Gascone 2010 France	9.99	3	5
2	Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc 2010	18.99	5	9
3	Cass Viognier 2009 Paso Robles	19.99	5	9
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Filon Garnacha 2010 Calatayud, Spain	9.99	3	5
2	Chateau Virgile Costieres de Nimes 2009 France	12.99	3	6
3	Sans Liege "The Offering" 2009	26.99	6	12
	Over the top Reds Flight $18/club $13.5
1	Fiddlehead Pinot Noir 728 Fiddlestix Vyd. 07	40.99	9	18
2	Dragonette Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vys. 2009	44.99	10	20
3	Dragonette Grenache 2009 Santa Barbara Co.	33.99	8	15
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through Oct. 27

2011-10-21T01:52:00.000-07:00

	Great Whites Flight $9/club $6.75	to go	half	glass
1	Campo al Mare Vermentino 2010 Italy	14.99	4	7
2	Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc 2010	18.99	4	9
3	Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2010	24.99	6	11
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Tablas Creek 2010 Patelin de Tablas Red	18.99	4	8
2	Lava Cap American River Red 2007 El Dorado	14.99	4	7
3	Torcalvano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2008 Sangiovese	20.99	5	9
	Over the top Reds Flight $18/club $13.5
1	Fiddlehead Pinot Noir 728 Fiddlestix Vyd. 07	40.99	9	18
2	Cass Syrah 2008 Paso Robles	31.99	7	13
3	Kristian Story Rapsodie Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Napa	49.99	11	22
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through Oct. 20

2011-10-14T11:50:00.000-07:00

pouring wines from Saxon Brown, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Campo al Mare Vermentino, and Amalaya Malbec (the winner from last weeks blind tasting!)

	Great Whites Flight $9/club $6.75	to go	half	glass
1	Paro belle torrette 2010 vernaccia - Carneros	12.99	3	6
2	Campo al Mare Vermentino 2010 Italy	14.99	4	7
3	Tablas Creek 2010 Cotes de Tablas Blanc	24.99	6	11
	Good Reds Flight $8/club $6
1	Tablas Creek 2010 Patelin de Tablas Red	18.99	4	8
2	Amalaya Malbec 2009 Calchaqui, Argentina	14.99	4	7
3	Torcalvano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2008 Sangiovese	20.99	5	9
	Over the top Reds Flight $17/club $12.75
1	Saxon Brown Syrah Flora Ranch Chalk Hill 06	25.99	5	9
2	Tablas Creek 2009 Esprit de Beaucastel	49.99	12	24
3	Alta Colina Toasted Slope Syrah -or- GSM	34.99	8	15

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Tablas Creek Winery Tasting tonight with Jason Haas!

2011-10-13T02:28:00.000-07:00

6 wines including 5 new releases and 2 vintages of Esprit de Beaucastel!
5:30 - 8:30 .. drop by anytime this evening

	Flight $24/Wine Lab Club $18	to go	half	glass
1	2010 Patelin de Tablas Blanc	18.99	4	8
2	2010 Cotes de Tablas Blanc	24.99	6	11
3	2009 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc	35.99	8	16
4	2010 Patelin de Tablas Red	18.99	4	8
5	2008 Esprit de Beaucastel (last 3 bottles)	47.99	12	24
6	2009 Esprit de Beaucastel	49.99	12	24

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through Oct. 12

2011-10-07T07:23:00.000-07:00

Taste Malbec Blind plus Alta Colina Over The Top redux plus more...
We just received some great everyday Malbecs under $15 and we'd like you to tell us which one is the best. We'll have 3 for you to try - you pick your favorite and we'll announce the winner next week in the newsletter. Friday through Wednesday, Oct. 12
Thursday October 13: Tablas Creek winery tasting event with Jason Haas -drop by between 5:30 and 8:30.

	Great Whites Flight $11/club $8.25	to go	half	glass
1	Paro belle torrette 2010 vernaccia - Carneros	12.99	3	6
2	Robert Foley Pinot Blanc 2008 Napa	25.99	6	11
3	Donnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spatlese 09 Nahe, Germany	33.99	8	15
	Blind Malbec Flight $8/club $6
	La Posta Malbec Pizzella Vyd. 2008 Mendoza	13.99	4	7
	Amalaya Malbec 2009 Calchaqui, Argentina	14.99	4	7
	Killka Malbec 2008 Uco, Mendoza, Argentina	13.99	4	7
	Alta Colina O.T.T. Flight $16/club $12
1	Alta Colina Grenache Estate 2009 - 91% Grenache, 9% Syrah - 151 cases	38.99	8	16
2	Alta Colina GSM Estate 2008 - 34% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 33% Mourvèdre - 334 cases	34.99	8	15
3	Alta Colina Toasted Slope Estate Syrah 2009 - 90% Syrah, 10% Grenache - 168 cases	34.99	8	15
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Alta Colina Winery Tasting Tonight!

2011-10-06T10:11:00.000-07:00

Alta Colina Winery Tasting with Maggie Tillman Maggie's family focuses on estate grown Rhone varietals that are big, rich, and balanced. ChrisAnn and Roger have visited the winery and we're excited where they are headed. Drop by Thursday evening, anytime between 5:30 and 8:30 and taste five of their wonderful wines: 12 O'Clock High, Grenache 2009, GSM Estate, Toasted Slope 2009, Old 900 Syrah. Only $20 ($15 for Wine Lab Club) (click for more info) 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15, Olives & Almonds $7, Pizzas $10
	Flight $20/Wine Lab Club $15	to go	half	glass
1	12 O'Clcock High 2009 Estate - 69% Viognier, 18% Roussanne, 7% Marsanne, 6% Grenache Blanc - 220 cases	25.99	5	10
2	Grenache Estate 2009 - 91% Grenache, 9% Syrah - 151 cases	38.99	8	15
3	GSM Estate 2008 - 34% Syrah, 33% Syrah, 33% Mourvèdre - 334 cases	34.99	7	14
4	Toasted Slope Estate Syrah 2009 - 90% Syrah, 10% Grenache - 168 cases	34.99	7	14
5	Old 900 Estate Syrah 2009 - 100% Syrah 127 cases	44.99	10	19

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Wine flights for today + OC Beer Week pairings

2011-10-02T10:35:00.000-07:00

Flights for today through Oct. 5th - OC Beer Week pairing through Sat. Oct. 8th

Alta Colina winery tasting event Thursday, Oct. 6th!

	Great Whites Flight $8/club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Taken Available 2010 Sauv Blanc/Muscat	13.99	3	6
2	Napa Station Sauvignon Blanc 07 Napa	11.99	3	5
3	Breezette Rose 2010 Provence, France (dry)	13.99	3	6
	Good Reds Flight $8/club $6
1	Tarima Hill Monastrell 2009 Alicante, Spain	14.99	4	7
2	Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2009 Argentina (organic)	11.99	3	6
3	Urban Maule 2009 Chile meritage	10.99	3	5
	Over the top Reds Flight $18/club $13.5
1	Robert Foley Griffin 2009 Napa 50 Petite Sirah/ 37% Cab Sauv/ 13% Merlot	34.99	8	16
2	Tamber Bey Rabicano 2008 Napa meritage 63 Cab Sauv/28 Merlot/5 Cab Franc/4 Petit Verdot	42.99	10	20
3	Tamber Bey Cabernet Sauvignon Deux Chevaux Vyd. Yountvile Napa 2008	34.99	8	16

OC Beer Week - $15 for 3 craft beers paired with artisan cheeses
	beer & cheese flight $15	to go	glass
1	Lost Coast Brewery Great White Eureka, CA		6
	Barely Buzzed Cheddar - Utah	14.99
2	North Coast Prankster Belgian Golden Ale		6
	Old Kentucky Tomme - goat - Indiana	9.99
3	Napa Smith Cool Brew "Hop Ale"		7
	Mimolette - cow - France	12.76

OC Wine Week pairing flights + tasting flights through Oct. 5

2011-09-25T10:06:00.000-07:00

Flights for today through Oct. 5th
Alta Colina winery tasting event Thursday, Oct. 6th!

	Great Whites Flight $8/club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Taken Available 2010 Sauv Blanc/Muscat	13.99	3	6
2	Napa Station Sauvignon Blanc 07 Napa	11.99	3	5
3	Breezette Rose 2010 Provence, France (dry)	13.99	3	6
	Good Reds Flight $8/club $6
1	Tarima Hill Monastrell 2009 Alicante, Spain	14.99	4	7
2	Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2009 Argentina (organic)	11.99	3	6
3	Urban Maule 2009 Chile meritage	10.99	3	5
	Over the top Reds Flight $18/club $13.5
1	Robert Foley Griffin 2009 Napa 50 Petite Sirah/ 37% Cab Sauv/ 13% Merlot	34.99	8	16
2	Tamber Bey Rabicano 2008 Napa meritage 63 Cab Sauv/28 Merlot/5 Cab Franc/4 Petit Verdot	42.99	10	20
3	Tamber Bey Cabernet Sauvignon Deux Chevaux Vyd. Yountvile Napa 2008	34.99	8	16
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka			6
2	PranQster Golden Ale - Mendocino			6

OC Wine Week special wine and cheese pairing flights

Through Saturday - $15 for 3 wines paired with artisan cheeses

	white wine & cheese flight $15
1	Napa Station Sauvignon Blanc 07 Napa
	Fromage Blanc , CA - cow - on a Raincoast Crisp
2	Breezette Rose 2010 Provence, France (dry)
	Bonne Bouche - Vermont - aged goat
3	Taken Available 2010 Sauv Blanc/Muscat
	Old Kentucky Tomme - Indiana - goat
	red wine & cheese flight $15
1	Tarima Hill Monastrell 2009 Alicante, Spain
	Midnight Moon Goat Gouda -Netherlands
2	Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2009 Arg. (organic)
	Mimolette - France - cow
3	Urban Maule Cab Sauv/ Cab Franc/ Merlot/ Carignan 2009 Chile
	Pittig Gouda - Netherlands - 4yr. Aged

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Wines for today through Sept. 29th

2011-09-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

OC Wine Week menu posted Sunday morning!
3 wines paired with 3 artisan cheeses for $15 - choice of white or red wines

	Great Whites Flight $11/club $8.25	to go	half	glass
1	Napa Station Sauvignon Blanc 07 Napa	11.99	3	5
2	Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 08	34.99	8	16
3	Hartweg Gewurtztraminer Grand Cru 2006 Alsace, France	26.99	6	11
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Vina Borgia Garnache 2010 Spain	20.99		4
2	Tarima Hill Monastrell 2009 Alicante, Spain	14.99	4	7
3	Cass Grenache 2009 Paso Robles	26.99	6	12
	Over the top Reds Flight $16/club $12
1	Barlow Merlot 2006 Napa	26.99	6	12
2	Barlow Barrouge 2003 Napa meritage 80% Cabernet Sauv/20% Merlot	34.99	8	16
3	Barlow Cabernet Sauv. 2006 Napa	37.99	9	18

plus 35 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

additional wines by the glass

2011-09-23T09:28:00.000-07:00

wines available by the glass in addition to our wines of the day

whites, roses, sake, & sparkling by the glass
			two glasses
	whites	glass	two glasses
	Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2008	8	12

	Ladoucette Pouilly Fume Sauv Blanc 2006 / Loire, FR	9	13

	Marc Bredif Vouvray 2007 / Loire, France	10	16

	Flora Springs Chardonnay 2008 Napa	10	16
	Rombauer Chardonnay 2008 Carneros	18	26

	Selbach Zeltinger Riesling Kabinett 2009 / Germany	14	20


	Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2008 Paso	18	26
	rose
	Castell-Reynoard Bandol Rose 2006 / France	8	12


	Champagne, sparkling & Moscato
	Freixenet Blanc de Blanc Cava / Spain	6
	Marquis De La Tour Brut or Rose / Loire, France	8
	Feuillatte Brut Champagne	13
	Feuillatte Rose Champagne	15
	Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato / Australia	11	16

	sake
	Green River Koide Sake / Japan	8	14

Reds & Desserts

		two glasses
reds	glass	two glasses
Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2008 Willamette Vly. Oregon	14	22
Latour Marsannay Côte de Nuits 07 Burgundy	12	18
Hitching Post Hometown Pinot Noir 2008 SBC	12	17
Talley Pinot Noir Estate 2008 Arroyo Grande	17	26
Yann Chave Croze Hermitage 2006 Syrah / France	10	16

Cass Flying Nymph 2009 Syrah/Mourvedre Paso Robles	6
Grgich Hills Zinfandel Estate 2007 Napa	18	26
Seghesio Zinfandel 2008 Sonoma	15	22
Rombauer Zinfandel 2009 Napa	16	24
Rombauer Merlot 2007 Napa	15	22

Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel 2008 Paso Robles	23	34
Gree Laroque Bordeaux Superieur 2004 /France	12	18
Fontodi Chianti Classico 2007 (91 WA & WS) / Italy	18	28
ESCA Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Napa	12	18

B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauv Olive Hill Gold Label 2006	21	30
Justin Isosceles 2007 Paso Robles	27	39



ports & desserts	half glass
Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey Sauternes WS 92 (3 oz)	10
Alvada Madeira 5 year / Spain - half glass (3 oz)	8
Justin Obtuse Cabernet ruby port - half glass (3 oz)	6
10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal (3 oz)	8

promotional discounts not applicable

Flights for today through Sept 21

2011-09-16T13:58:00.000-07:00

	Great Whites Flight $8/club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Terlan Pinot Grigio 2009 Alto Adege, Italy	18.99	4	8
2	Flight Sauvignon Blanc 2009 South Coast	14.99	4	7
3	Chanson Vier-Clesse Burgundy (Chardonnay) 2009	19.99	5	9
	Good Reds Flight $7/club $5.25
1	Vina Borgia Garnache 2010 Spain	20.99		4
2	Tarima Hill Monastrell 2009 Alicante, Spain	14.99	4	7
3	Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2010 Paso Robles	18.99	4	8
	Over the top Reds Flight $16/club $12
1	Kunin Pape Star 2008 GSM Santa Barbara	21.99	5	10
2	Rocca di Frassinello Maremma 2006 Super Tuscan (Sangiovese/Cab Sauv/Merlot)	49.99	11	22
3	Calcareous Meritage 2007 Paso Robles	28.99	7	13

plus 30 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Next Thursday, Sept 22, 5:30-9 PM
Barlow Winemaker Tasting Event

Flights for today through Sept. 15th

2011-09-09T07:58:00.000-07:00

New vintage of Purple Paradise!, Zaca Mesa redux (wine finally arrived!), some favs round out the rest...

Great Whites Flight $8/club $6

to go

half

glass

Carrel Jongieux Blanc 2010 Savoie, France

15.99

Jules Taylor Pinot Gris 2009 New Zealand (organic)

15.99

Benziger Chard Sangiacomo Vyd 2008 Sonoma (Reg. $16)

11.99

Good Reds Flight $10/club $7.5

Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2009 Arg. (organic)

11.99

Zaca Mesa Syrah 2008 Santa Barbara

23.99

Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2010 Paso

18.99

Over the top Reds Flight $16/club $12

Luli Pinot Noir 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands (Pisoni made)

19.99

Kristian Story Soiree Napa Meritage 2006

38.99

Zaca Mesa Reserve Syrah 2007 Santa Barbara

39.99

plus 30 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through Sept. 8

2011-09-03T10:02:00.000-07:00

	Great Whites Flight $7/club $5.25	to go	half	glass
1	Carrel Jongieux Blanc 2010 Savoie, France	15.99	4	7
2	Benziger Chard Sangiacomo Vyd 2008 (Reg $16)	11.99	3	6
3	Breezette (dry) Rose 2010 Cotes Provence, France	13.99	3	6
	Good Reds Flight $10/club $7.5
1	Luli Pinot Noir 2008 SLH (Pisoni made)	19.99	5	10
2	Donkey & Goat Carignane 2008 (natural)	20.99	5	10
3	Peirano Estate Petite Sirah 2009 Lodi	12.99	3	6
	Over the top Reds Flight $14/club $10.5
1	Ken Wright Pinot Noir Willamette Vly 2009	27.99	6	12
2	Molly Dooker Two Left Feet 2008 Shiraz/Merlot	22.99	5	10
3	Kristian Story Soiree Napa Meritage 2006	38.99	8	16

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Zaca Mesa Winery Tasting Tonight

2011-09-02T08:48:00.000-07:00

Zaca Mesa's Jessica Simmons will pour four Z's Friday.
Zaca Mesa has been family owned for almost 25 years. The Santa Barbara County (SBC) vineyard was originally planted in 1973 with with numerous varieties but by the early-1990’s, it was determined based on farming experience that the Rhône varieties (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier, and Roussanne) grew best on the property. Now Zaca Mesa features some of SBC's best Rhône-style wines.
Taste four of Zaca Mesa’s current releases this Friday for only $17 (Wine Lab Club $12.75). 10% off all Zaca Mesa wine bottles to go tonight only. Stop in any time between 5:30 to 9:00pm to meet Jessica.

	Great Whites Flight $8/club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Zaca Mesa Viognier 2009 Santa Barbara Co.	19.99	5	9
2	Breezette Rose 2010 Cotes Provence, France	13.99	3	6
3	Sherman & Hooker's Shebang NV Sonoma	12.99	3	6
	Zaca Mesa Flight $17/club $12.75 - 10% off bottles to go tonight only
1	Viognier 2009 (Reg. $20)	17.99	5	9
2	Z Cuvee 2007 (Reg. $20)	17.99	5	9
3	Z Three 2007 (Reg. $40)	35.99	9	18
4	Reserve Syrah 2007 (Reg. $40)	35.99	9	18

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Featured Cow Cheeses- August 31, 2011

2011-08-31T12:10:00.000-07:00

BARELY BUZZED made by Beehive Cheese Co. (Uintah, UT) – Made from pasteurized cow’s milk, this American original is a full-bodied cheese with a nutty flavor and smooth texture. The rind is rubbed with mixture of coffee and French lavender buds, which imparts slight butterscotch or caramel notes to the cheese.

BLUE SHROPSHIRE made by Richard Rowlett & Bill Kevan of Colston Bassett Dairy (England) – Firm blue cheese made from cow’s milk. This is essentially an orange-colored Stilton style cheese. Annatto produces the orange color and penicillium roquefortii the veining. It has a creamy texture and medium-blue flavor. It is best accompanied by good English brown ale and, as with Stilton, by rich fortified wines.

CHEDDAR, HOOK’S 4 YEAR made by Tony Hook of Hook’s Cheese Company (Mineral Point, WI) – An incredible farmstead cheddar made by an accomplished Wisconsin cheesemaker. It has a silky consistency and is incredibly complex. The long aging has mellowed the sharpness; what is left are deep, nutty, almost caramel flavors.

COMTÉ aged by Marcel Petit (Jura, France) – A milder and creamier version of a Gruyere, this cheese has been produced in France since the reign of Charlemagne. Although Swiss Gruyere may be better known, the French variety is no less special. Created by local villagers in alpine dairies called Fruiteries, its milk comes only from Montbeliarde and Teachete de L’est cows. Marcel Petite is one of the great affineurs of Comte; using their relationship with the fruiteries, they select the best wheels and continuously care and test them throughout the aging process. The wheels are then released, at their peak of perfection. It has an ivory to yellow-colored pâte with hazelnut-sized eyes scattered throughout. The aroma is reminiscent of citrus fruits and roasted butter. It has an exceedingly complex, nutty and caramelized flavor. Pairs well with Sancerre or Beaujolais.

mimolette (Flanders, France) – Hard cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and a tang on the finish. It is produced in bowling ball-sized nine-pound spheres and aged for at least 2 years. The bright, deep tangerine color of the cheese is due to the natural dye, annatto. Enjoy with a glass of beer.

MOUCO COLOROUGE (Fort Collins, Colorado) A natural rind cheese that is mostly reddish-orange in color with a slight white hazing. Made with pasteurized whole milk, obtained from Jersey and Holstein Cows. During the two week aging period the cheese is turned and "smeared" by hand. Smearing is process by which each cheese is rubbed, by hand, to help in the development of the special rind characteristics. This cheese starts out creamy with mild buttery overtones and with age develops a complex spicy tone.

PITTIG GOUDA (Holland) "Pittig" translates to full bodied in English. This cheese has matured for 4 years, allowing its body to develop a muted caramel color, matched by a full tangy flavor. A versatile cheese, it can be grated or chunked. Pasteurized Milk.

Other Cheeses in the Case:

ABBAYE DE BELLOC made by Xavier Bourgon (Pyrenees, France) – Firm cheese made from sheep’s milk. It has a silky, creamy texture and deeply nutty, almost burnt caramel flavors with a strong lanolin aroma. The semi-hard, dense pâte has a concentrated flavor profile that balances the smooth, buttery, nutty and fruitiness characteristics of the cheese. The wheels are covered with a thick, brown, cloth-imprinted rind.

HUMBOLDT FOG made by Mary Keehn of Cypress Grove Chevre (McKinleyville, CA) – Semi-soft cheese made from goat’s milk. It is creamy and light, but earthy when young, getting more complex with age. It has a center layer of vegetable ash and an exterior of ash and white mold; when cut it is reminiscent of early morning fog. As it ages, its subtle tanginess grows more pronounced and a runny edge of thick and delicious ooze begins to develop under the rind and drift to the center of the cheese. Pairs well with fruity and unoaked whites, like Sauvignon Blanc or an Alsatian Pinot Blanc or a lighter, fruity, Pinot Noir.

PURPLE HAZE made by Mary Keehn of Cypress Grove Chevre (McKinleyville, CA) – Fresh, rich goat’s milk cheese infused with lavender buds and wild harvested fennel pollen. A lush and fluffy cheese, the lavender and fennel pollen add an ethereal quality; floral and piquant, this cheese tastes like spring air after a long rain. Pairs well with a fruity un-oaked white wine, like Sauvignon Blanc, Alsatian Pinot Blanc or a lighter, fruity, Pinot Noir.

MIDNIGHT MOON GOAT GOUDA (Netherlands) – Firm cheese made from raw goat’s milk. It has slightly creamy texture with buttery, nutty flavor with hints of caramel and fruits. Aged for 1 year, this cheese pairs well with a Riesling or Pinot Noir.

Supplies subject to change weekly.

Wine flights for today through Sept. 1

2011-08-26T11:28:00.000-07:00

Great lineup of some of our favorite wines this weekend. Next Friday - Zaca Mesa Winery Tasting Event!

	Great Whites Flight $8/club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 09 New Zealand	18.99	5	9
2	Breezette Rose 10 Cotes Provence, France	13.99	3	6
3	Sherman & Hooker's Shebang NV Sonoma	12.99	3	6
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	TAIT Ball Buster 08 Shiraz, Cab, Me (91 Tanzer)	19.99	5	9
2	Urban Maule Red 09 Chile CS/CF/Me/Carignan	10.99	3	6
3	Hoopla Cabernet Sauvignon 09 Stags Leap Napa	24.99	5	10
	Over the top Flight $15/club $11.25
1	Cass Grenache Estate 09 Paso Robles (SIP)	21.99	4	10
2	Sans Liege Groundwork Grenache 09 SBC	19.99	4	8
3	Hoopes Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Estate 2006	59.99	12	23

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Wine flights for today through August 25

2011-08-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

	Great Whites Flight $9/club $6.75	to go	half	glass
1	Francois Villard Viognier 2008 France	29.99	7	13
2	Sherman & Hooker's Shebang NV Sonoma	14.99	3	6
3	La Fiera Rosso Dolce 2010 (Freisa) Veneto, Italy	7.99		4
	Good Reds Flight $8/club $6
1	Portillo Pinot Noir 09 Argentina	10.99	3	5
2	Salentein Killka Malbec 08 Argentina	13.99	3	6
3	Hoopla Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Napa	24.99	5	10
	Over the top Flight $20/club $15
1	Loring Pinot Noir Gary's Vyd 09 SLH	41.99	10	20
2	Kristian Story Warrant Red 07 CS/Me/Zin/PV	32.99	7	14
3	Hoops Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Estate 2006	59.99	11	22

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Wine flights for today through August 18

2011-08-13T13:43:00.000-07:00

Featuring the beautiful organic wines of Tres Sabores by Julie Johnson and more...

	Great Whites Flight $9/club $6.75	to go	half	glass
1	Tres Sabores Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Sonoma	16.99	4	8
2	Benziger Chard Sangiacomo Vyd 08 (organic) Reg $16	11.99	3	6
3	Selbach Incline Riesling 2009	10.99	3	5
	Good Reds Flight $10/club $7.5
1	Dingac Vinarija Plavac 2009 Croatia	11.99	3	5
2	Tres Sabores Zinfandel Estate 2008 Rutherford Napa (organic)	32.99	7	14
3	Tres Sabores ¿POR QUÉ NO? 2008 Napa	19.99	4	8
	Over The Top Flight $14/club $10.5
1	Ampelos Pinot Noir SRH 2009 (organic)	23.99	5	10
2	Kristian Story Warrant Red 2007 CS/Me/Zin/PV	32.99	7	14
3	Fontodi Chianti Classico 2007 (Tanzer 92 pts)	30.99	7	14

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Tonight: Julie Johnson winemaker/owner Tres Sabores

2011-08-12T07:57:00.000-07:00

Come taste her beautiful organically certified wines from the western Rutherford Benchland of Napa Valley!

Julie will be pouring four of the current Tres Sabores releases. Cost is $16 (Wine Lab Club $12). You may also purchase half or full glasses in addition to the tasting. 10% off Tres Sabores bottles to go Friday night only.

	Great Whites Flight $9/club $6.75	to go	half	glass
1	Tres Sabores Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Sonoma or Dagueneau Pouilly Fume 07 Loire, France		4	8
2	Benziger Chard Sangiacomo Vyd 08 (organic) Reg $16	11.99	3	6
3	Selbach Incline Riesling 2009	10.99	3	5
	Tres Sabores Flight $16/club $12
1	Tres Sabores Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Napa	16.99	4	8
2	Tres Sabores Zinfandel Estate 2007 Rutherford	32.99	7	14
3	Tres Sabores Zinfandel Estate 2008 Rutherford	32.99	7	14
4	Tres Sabores ¿POR QUÉ NO? 2008 Napa	19.99	4	8

(Cab was lost in transit.)

	Over the top Flight $17/club $12.75
1	Ampelos Pinot Noir SRH 2009 organic 5 10	23.99	5	10
2	Kristian Story Warrant Red 2007 CS/Me/Zin/PV (RIP Jani Lane)	32.99	7	14
3	Fontodi Chianti Classico 2007 (Tanzer 92 pts)	30.99	7	14

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Wine flights for today through August 11

2011-08-05T10:47:00.000-07:00

New vintage of Luli!, killer bargain in great Cali Chard, HammerSky redux, Cult Cabs, and more...

	Great Whites Flight $8/club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Dagueneau Pouilly Fume 07 (Sauv Bl) Loire, France	24.99	5	10
2	Benziger Chard Sangiacomo Vyd 08 Sonoma (organic/biodynamic) Reg $16	11.99	3	6
3	Selbach Incline Riesling 09 Germany	10.99	3	5
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Luli Pinot Noir 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands (made by Pisoni - amazing QPR quality for price)	19.99	5	9
2	Dingac Vinarija Plavac 2009 Croatia (new vintage of the donkey wine)	11.99	3	5
3	Leal Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 San Benito, Monterey (great QPR)	19.99	5	9
	Over The Top Reds Flight $20/club $15
1	~~HammerSky Open Invitation Red Blend 2008~~	~~38.99~~	8	17
1	HammerSky Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2008	43.99	10	19
2	Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 95 pts WA	50.00	11	22
3	Orin Swift Papillon 2008 Napa meritage	55.00	11	22

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Tres Sabores winemaker tasting Friday

Tonight: HammerSky Winery with owner Doug Hauck + more

2011-08-04T15:20:00.000-07:00

HammerSky Winery with owner Doug Hauck - Taste their two top winery-only reserve wines for $12/$9 WL club. 6 - 8:30 PM - 10% off bottles to go tonight only

HammerSky Flight $12/club $9 (10 % off bottles tonight only)
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon "Limited ReSources"	43.99	10	19
2008 Estate Grown Zinfandel Reserve	38.99	8	17

additional daily flights and glasses available:

	Great Whites Flight $9/club $6.75	to go	half	glass
1	Daruvar Grasevina 09 (Welschriesling) Croatia	11.99	3	5
2	Dagueneau Pouilly Fume 07 (Sauv Bl) Loire, FR	24.99	5	10
3	Kabaj Rebula 08 (Ribolla Gialla) Slovenia	19.99	5	9
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Pali Riviera Pinot Noir 2009 Sonoma	18.99	5	9
2	Cavallotto Dolcetto d'Alba 08 Piedmonte, IT	18.99	4	8
3	Pali Tower 15 Cab Franc/Merlot 08 SLO	13.99	4	7
	Over the top Flight $16/club $12 (while they last...)
1	Donkey & Goat Carignane 09 Alex. Vly (natural)	20.99	5	10
2	Terry Hoage The Pick 06 Paso Robles Reg. $38	24.99	6	11
3	Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 08 - 95 pts (6 bts avail)	49.99	11	22

Wine flights for today through August 3rd

2011-07-29T03:58:00.000-07:00

	Great Whites Flight $8/club $6	to go	half	glass
1	Daruvar Grasevina 09 (Welschriesling) Croatia	11.99	3	5
2	Dagueneau Pouilly Fume 07 (Sauv Blanc) Loire, FR (the legend)	24.99	5	10
3	Kabaj Rebula 08 (Ribolla Gialla) Slovenia (you must try this - the white that drinks like a red!)	19.99	5	9
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Pali Riviera Pinot Noir 2009 Sonoma	19.99	5	9
2	Cavallotto Dolcetto d'Alba 08 Piedmonte, IT	18.99	4	8
3	Pali Tower 15 Cab Franc/Merlot 08 San Louis Obispo	13.99	4	7
	Over the top Flight $16/club $12
1	Donkey & Goat Carignane 09 Alex. Vly (natural)	20.99	5	10
2	Terry Hoage The Pick 06 Paso Robles (organic) Reg. $38	24.99	6	11
3	Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 08 - 95 pts (only 8 bottles available)	49.99	11	22

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Locally grown Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through July 28

2011-07-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

	Great Whites Flight $9/club $6.75	to go	half	glass
1	Bedrock Sauvignon Blanc Kick Ranch 2010 Sonoma (last 2 cases)	22.99	5	10
2	Cass Roussanne 2008 Paso Robles Reg. $22	14.99	4	7
3	Jakob Schneider Riesling Kabinett 09 Nahe, Germany	17.99	4	7
	Good Reds Flight $9/club $6.75
1	Chatom Cuvee 08 Sierra Foothills	9.99		4
2	Terry Hoage The Skins 06 Paso Robles Reg. $38	24.99	6	11
3	Waterstone Merlot 2006 Napa	17.99	4	7
	Over the top Orin Swift Flight $18/club $13.50
1	Orin Swift D66 09 Grenache / Maury, France	37.99	8	15
2	Orin Swift The Prisoner 09 Napa	34.99	7	13
3	Orin Swift Papillon 09 Cabernet Napa	54.99	12	23

	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka, CA			6
2	Boont Amber Ale - Anderson Vly			6

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Flights for today through July 19th

2011-07-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

Notable wines: We've wanted to share Peay Vineyards wines with you for years but they are hard to come by and are rarely available for tasting. The wines are great, elegance in a bottle - micro production in the far northern corner of Sonoma Coast which no one visits. I just encourage you to taste them in a special flight available Friday - Tuesday. More details in our last newsletter (click).

	Great Whites Flight $11 (club $8.25)	to go	half	glass
1	Peay Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2009	39.99	8	16
2	Cass Flying Nymph 10 Viognier/Marsanne/Roussanne	12.99	3	6
3	Jakob Schneider Riesling Kabinett 09 Nahe, Germany	17.99	4	7
	Good Reds Flight $12 (club $9)
1	Cass Grenache 2009 Paso Robles Estate	21.99	5	10
2	Cass Mourvedre 2009 Paso Robles Estate	29.99	7	13
3	Flux 08 Napa Grenache/Syrah/Carignan/Petite Sirah	25.99	6	11
	Peay Vineyards Flight $25 (club $18.75) add Chardonnay $30 (club $22.5)
1	Peay CEP Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2009	27.99	7	13
2	Peay Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2009	39.99	8	16
3	Peay Pinot Noir Pomarium Estate 2009	57.00	13	25
4	Peay Syrah La Bruma Estate 2008	47.00	10	20

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

First ever Beer & Cheese pairing event next Wednesday, July 20th! (click for details)

Cass Winery Event TONIGHT only

2011-07-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

Welcome Ted Plemons from 5:30 - 9 PM, owner of Cass Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles

	Flight $17 (Wine Lab Club $12.75)	to go	sale today	half	glass
1	Viognier 09	19.99		4	8
2	Flying Nymph white 10 Vio/ Marsanne/ Roussanne	12.99	11.69	3	6
3	Grenache 09	21.99	19.79	5	10
4	Mourvedre 09	29.99	26.99	7	13
5	Flying Nymph 09 Mourvedre/Syrah/Grenache	12.99	11.69	3	6
6	Syrah 09	31.99	28.79	7	14
	10% off bottles to go tonight only

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

Wine flights for today through July 13th

2011-07-08T03:30:00.000-07:00

Notable wines: Herman Story new releases - check out our newsletter for details (click)
New release of Orin Swift Papillon, delicious Flux blend by Mark Harold and more...

	Great Whites Flight $11 (club $8.25)	to go	half	glass
1	Estelle Sauvion Muscadet 2009 Loire, France	13.99	4	7
2	Herman Story Tomboy 09 Viognier/Roussanne	41.99	9	18
3	Frisk Prickly Riesling 2010 Australia	9.99	3	5
	Good Reds Flight $10 (club $7.5)
1	Morgan Pinot Noir 12 Clones 2009 SLH	23.99	5	10
2	Coloma Syrah 2008 El Dorado	13.99	3	6
3	Flux 08 Napa - Grenache/Syrah/Carignan/Petite Sirah	25.99	6	11
	Herman Story Reds Flight $18 (club $13.5) add Tomboy $24 (club $18)
1	Herman Story On The Road Grenache 09	41.99	9	18
2	Herman Story Nuts & Bolts Syrah 09	41.99	9	18
3	Herman Story White Hawk Vyd Syrah 09	41.99	9	18
	Amazing Cab of the Week - 2 oz taste $8 (club $6)
	Orin Swift Papillon 2008 Napa (limited availability)	54.99 limit 2	12	23

Flights for today through July 7

2011-07-01T09:04:00.000-07:00

Notable new wines you want to taste: Estelle Muscadet (not Muscat!) delish, Hartweg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (flavors of Earl Grey tea and the best Gewurtz we have ever tasted from Alsace!), Frisk sparkling Riesling (great summer wine), Sans Liege Groundwork (finally delivered), Coloma Syrah (this is a refreshing take you Syrah you must try), and Kristian Story redux (all delicious)

	Great Whites Flight $9 (club $6.75)	to go	half	glass
1	Estelle Sauvion Muscadet 2009 France	13.99	4	7
2	Hartweg Gewurztraminer 06 Gnd Cru, Alsace, France	26.99	6	12
3	Frisk Prickly Riesling 2010 Australia	9.99	3	5
	Good Reds Flight $11 (club $8.25)
1	Sans Liege Groundwork Grenache 09 SBC	19.99	5	9
2	Coloma Syrah 2008 El Dorado	13.99	3	6
3	Kristian Story Red 2007 Napa CS/Me/Zin/PV	29.99	7	14
	Over-The-Top Reds Flight $18 (club $14.25)
1	Kristian Story Soiree Meritage 2006 Napa	38.99	8	16
2	Kristian Story Warrant Red 2007 CS/Me/Zin/PV	32.99	7	14
3	Kristian Story Rhapsodie Cab Sauv 2006 Napa	49.99	10	21

Next weekend: Herman Story - 4 new 2009 releases (and we think the best ever)

Tonight: Winemaker Kristian Story

2011-06-29T15:17:00.000-07:00

Drop by anytime from 5 - 8:30 and taste some ridiculously delicious wines made by Kristian Story from Napa

	Flight $17 (Wine Lab Club $12.75)	to go	sale today	half	glass
1	Warrant Red 2007	32.99	29.69	7	14
2	Soiree 2006	38.99	35.09	8	16
3	Kristian Story Red 2007	29.99	26.99	6	12
4	Rhapsodie 2006	49.99	44.99	10	20
	10% off all bottles to go - TONIGHT ONLY

Flights for today through June 28

2011-06-24T07:41:00.000-07:00

Notable new wines this week: Sans Liege ($14 - only 1 case of Prophetess available while it lasts), cult producer Bedrock Lorenzo's Heirloom (1 case available), Saxon Brown 2004 Cab - perfectly aged!
UPDATE: the Sans Liege Groundwork Grenache was not delivered so we are offering a mini flight of the Cotes du Coast and Prophetess for $10

	Great Whites Flight $10 (club $7.50)	to go	half	glass
1	Sans Liege Cotes du Coast 09 VMR - Paso Robles	24.99	6	11
2	Saxon Brown Semillon 08 Casasantina Vyd.	19.99	5	9
3	Tuck Beckstoffer Hogwash Rose 2010 Napa	13.99	4	7
	Good Reds Flight $9 (club $6.75)
1	Luli Pinot Noir 2009 SLH	19.99	5	10
2	~~Sans Liege Groundwork Grenache 09 SBC~~ Kovacs Syrah 2007	~~19.99~~	5	9
3	Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2007	14.99	4	7
	Over-The-Top Reds Flight $18 (club $13.50)
1	Anthill Pinot Noir Anderson Vly 2008	34.99	8	16
2	Bedrock Lorenzo's Heirloom 2009 Dry Creek	33.99	8	16
3	Sans Liege Prophetess 08/09 SBC	39.99	10	19
	Sans Liege flight $14 (club $10.50)
	Amazing Cab of the Week - 2 oz taste $9
	Saxon Brown Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Napa	63.99	14	28
	Craft Beer Flight $6 (3 oz each)
1	Great White Ale - Eureka, CA			6
2	Boont Amber Ale - Anderson Vly			6

plus 40 more wines by the glass, 3 Cheese Platter of the Day $15,
Olives & Almonds $7, Flat Bread Pizzas $10

additional wines by the glass

2011-06-24T07:35:00.000-07:00

in addition to our flights and wines of the day, we also offer the following wines by the glass. (Happy hour and promotional discounts not applicable)

		two glasses
whites	glass	two glasses
Murphy-Goode The Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2007	8	12
Ladoucette Pouilly Fume Sauv Blanc 2005 / Loire, FR	9	13
Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2009 / Italy	10	16
Marc Bredif Vouvray 2007 / Loire, France	10	16

Saintsbury Chardonnay 2008 Carneros	12	18
Flora Springs Chardonnay 2008 Napa	10	16

Rombauer Chardonnay 2009 Carneros	18	26
Selbach Zeltinger Riesling Kabinett 2009 / Germany	14	20


Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2008 Paso	18	26

Castell-Reynoard Bandol Rose 2006 / France	8	12


Champagne, sparkling & Moscato
Freixenet Blanc de Blanc Cava / Spain	6
Marquis De La Tour Brut or Rose / Loire, France	8
Feuillatte Brut Champagne	13
Feuillatte Rose Champagne	15
Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato / Australia	11	16
Tranchero Moscato d'Asti 2010 Piemonte / Italy	11	16

sake
Green River Koide Sake / Japan	8	14

		two glasses
reds	glass	two glasses
Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2008 Willamette Vly. Oregon	14	22
Latour Marsannay Côte de Nuits 07 Burgundy	12	18
Hitching Post Pinot Noir Hometown 2008 Sta. Barbra	12	18
Talley Pinot Noir Estate 2008 Arroyo Grande	17	26
Yann Chave Croze Hermitage 2006 Syrah / France	10	16

Cass Flying Nymph 2009 Syrah, Mourved Paso Robles	6
Grgich Hills Zinfandel Estate 2007 Napa	18	26
Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma 2008 Sonoma	15	22
Rombauer Zinfandel 2007 Napa	16	24
Rombauer Merlot 2007 Napa	15	22

Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel 2008 Paso Robles	23	34
Gree Laroque Bordeaux Superieur 2004 /France	12	18
Fontodi Chianti Classico 2007 (91 WA & WS) / Italy	18	28
ESCA Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Napa	12	18

B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon Olive Hill Gold Label 2006	21	30
Justin Isosceles 2007 Paso Robles	27	39

ports & desserts	half glass
Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey Sauternes WS 92 (3 oz)	10
Alvada Madeira 5 year / Spain - half glass (3 oz)	8
Justin Obtuse Cabernet ruby port - half glass (3 oz)	6
10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal (3 oz)	8