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BY THE GLASS
Georges DuBoeuf Chardonnay | Georges Duboeuf Cabernet Sauvignon | Sutter Home White Zinfandel
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CRISP light bodied wines that have a clean finish with citrus undertones. CRISP wines go well with salads, seafood & most lighter fare.

Riff Pinot Grigio
although "riff" is a German word for "reef," Riff is an Italian pinot grigio that is grown in the foothills of the Dolomites, an area geologically prized for it's grape growing soil - not coincidentally as the land 1000's of years ago was an ocean reef. Riff has hints of the apples, citrus & spice from the region partnered with a bright, crisp finish.
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Paul Jaboulet, Parallele 45 Rose'
Jaboulet vineyards, founded in the eraly 19th c., produces this classic French rose' wine with grapes grown - where else- but on the 45th parallel. Rose', rediscovered by 21st. c. wine drinkers as a great alternative to riesling, is crisp with a fresh acidity & vibrant finish. This dry wine adds complexity with flavors of black cherry, sage & cocoa as well as a "hint of spice cake."
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Chateau Bonnet Blanc
This French white table wine, a blend of 45% sauvignon blanc, 45% semillon & 10% muscadelle, is produced by master vinter, Andre Lurton. This wine presents the herbal aromas of the beloved Bordeaux region layered with fresh fruit flavors of pear & melon.
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Pierre Sparr Gewurtztraminer
Gewurztraminer is a unique white wine that is as fun to say as it is to drink. Typically a sweeter white wine, this French Gewurztraminer is fleshy & creamy with hints of the expected sweetness. Grapefruit & spice aromas are generous & distinctive in Pierre Sparr's wine along with unexpected notes of evergreen. This wine is medium bodied with a warm finish, pairing great with kona's spicy salads & lighter fare.
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MELLOW medium bodied white wines that are well-balanced with hints of citrus & an easy finish. MELLOW wines pair well with vegetables, light pastas, seafoods & white sauces.

Estancia Chardonnay
Estancia has created a classic chardonnay that pairs well with kona's lighter menu items. This wine has a nice balance between the ripe & rich fig, pear & citrus flavors, & there is a smooth long finish which suggests the oak barrels in which this wine was aged.
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Grand Ardeche Chardonnay, Louis Latour
This French chardonnay produced by Louis Latour was aptly described as"a stunner. Full of dead on Burgundian aromas of toast, fresh hay & pear." The smooth finish has hints of vanilla spice imparted largely by the traditional French oak barrel aging.
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Bollini Pinot Grigio
Grown & produced in Trentino, Italy, this classic pinot grigio has a crisp, clean texture, yet it is medium-bodied, pairing well with a variety of kona's gourmet but lighter style cuisine. Bollini is very aromatic with notes of lemon, fig & melon with a flinty, slightly nutty finish.
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Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc
Ferrari-Carano uses Sauvignon Blanc grapes to create this lush, smooth & full-flavored wine. Melon flavors are complimented with the aromas of herbs & wildflowers, & this wine was rated a BEST VALUE by the prestigious Food & Wine magazine.
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RICH white wines with layers of ripe fruits & full flavored with complex undertones. RICH wines are the most versatile of white wines, pairing well with lighter fare as well as chicken, pasta, seafood & fish.

Sokol Blosser Evolution
Darwin proposed the Theory of Evolution, but Sokol Blosser bottled it. This hip, fresh Oregon white table wine has "naturally selected" nine different grape varietals to create an extraordinary wine experience for the adventurous diner as this full-bodied wine pairs best with kona's spicier & ethnic menu items such as Indian, Thai or Southwestern.
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Wild Horse Chardonnay Central Coast
Named for the wild mustangs roaming east of the vineyard, Wild Horse Chardonnay has unbridled complexity with autumn aromas of sliced apples, nutmeg & toasted grains. A hint of creme brulee can be appreciated with the rich creamy finish.
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Stag's Leap Chardonnay
Stag's Leap takes incredible precision with winemaking having studied the vines right down to their D.N.A. This Chardonnay is aged in French oak resulting in a wine that is ripe & fruity with a complex core of apple, melon, hazelnut & fig flavors. Stag's Leap was recently honored as one of America?s TOP TEN vineyards by Food & Wine magazine.
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SWEET fortified wines are tradtionally served as apertifs or dessert wines. SWEET wines are sold only by the glass.

Blandy's J. B. Madeira Rainwater
Produced on the island of Madeira off the North African coast since the mid 18th century, this Portuguese export is medium dry, aged in oak & was described as "soft as rainwater" after rain accidentally seeped into some of the casks. Madeira has a long history in this country as a popular after dinner drink enjoyed by George Washington & Thomas Jefferson.
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Warre's Otima 10 year Tawny Porto
Warre's is a 300 year old family business that still hand picks the grapes in the Douro Valley of Portugal & ages them for 10 years in oak casks. Grape brandy is added to port during fermentation leaving 9% - 11% residual sugar, thus port is sweet. This Tawny Porto is a light port that overtime develops into a pale golden color that tastes oaky & full-bodied.
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Jackson Triggs Ice White
This wine is unlike any others. The grapes were left on the vine for 72 days longer than the natural harvest to allow the grapes to dehdrate, thus enhancing the flavor, complexity & sugars. The result is a delicious dessert wine with aromas of oranges & ginger well-balanced with tangerine, apricot & honey flavors. Ice White is served chilled in a .175 ml bottle & has a long, full-bodied finish.
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FRUITY light red wines dominated by berry flavors. FRUITY wines are the most versatile of the red wines, pairing well with lighter fare such as vegetables, seafood & fish as well as pastas & chicken.

Heron Pinot Noir
Ofter described as a white wine masquerading as a red, pinot noirs pair well with a variety of foods such as grilled seafood, roasted vegetables, pasta & game, thus it is a great wine with share with friends. Heron has produced a classic California pinot noir that is well-balanced with aromas of cherry & plums leading to a smooth finish & lively aftertaste.
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Cline Zinfandel
Cline vineyards was rated one of the TOP TEN wineries in America by Food & Wine magazine, & has been described as "incredibly consistent" & "extremely reliable." A well-balanced wine, this Zinfandel is velvety & fruity with strong blueberry & spice aromas. This American grape pairs best with American fare of burgers, turkey, grilled foods, & even kona's garbanzo burger.
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Pinot Noir Bourgogne, Louis Jadot
There is no vine more difficult to grow thatn the fragile pinot noir, but, as Louis Jadot vineyards reminds us, pinot noir achieves greatness in Burgundy. As a pure varietal, this classic wine's power & complexity are elegant yet subtle. With a plump fruitiness, Pinot Noir Jadot has a silky texture complimented by a delicious, lingering finish.
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SMOOTH medium bodied red wines with well balanced soft fruits & a smooth finish. SMOOTH wines are moderately dry & go well with grilled foods, roasted vegetables, beef & heartier dishes.

Rabbit Ridge Merlot Barrel Cuvee
Vineyard owner, Erich Russell, was nicknamed "rabbit" because of his speed on the high school track team, thus the name Rabbit Ridge. Despite the swift name, this Merlot aged slowly to create rich, dark berry flavors & cocoa spice with a velvety oak texture.
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Hazard Hill Shiraz
This comes from the land down under- where the shiraz grape is the most popular. Growing in popularity in the U.S. (a.k.a. Syrah), Hazard Hill Shiraz is a classic with dark berry & plum flavors layered with hints of smoke, pepper & vanilla. Typically Shiraz's go well with hearty dishes, strong flavors, & spicy foods, Hazard Hill is a fine example. 6.5 25

Peachy Canyon Incredible Red Zinfandel
Most wines don't use adjectives in their name, but using "America's most patriotic grape" Peachy Canyon Zinfandel is incredible. With hand-picked grapes & oak barrel aging, this wine is as smooth as it is complex. PC's Zinfandel has full berry flavors & peppery spiciness balanced with a soft, round finish, due to a natural maloactive fermentation.
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Rafferty Rules Shiraz - Angel's Share
Rafferty Rules is an Australian term for "no rules at all," & angel's share refers to the wine lost during the process to evaporation, suggesting the angels are well-served. Bending traditional rules, this shiraz is aged in French oak in addition to American (unheard of in the shiraz world) creating a smooth & silky finish complemented by blackberry & spice notes with a heavy core of fruit.
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7 Deadly Zins
Vinter Micheal David boasts that his growers gave their souls producing this wine from zinfandel old vines. With a sinful marriage of blackberries, cherries & notes of licorice-clove, Deadly Zins ends with a clean finish & hints of vanilla & cocoa. As an added bonus you can quiz your dining companions on the 7 deadly sins by reading the poetic label.
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Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir
Gentleness & restraint are critical to making high caliber pinot noir - as Saintsbury reminds us with every sip of this "top notch, sumptiously fruity pinot noir." The carneros style of pinot delivers a distinctive wine of power balanced with grace & elegance. Described as "chunky" by critics, Saintsbury Carneros has flavors of sweet oak & well-ripened cherries with a poised but spicy finish.
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BOLD big, complex red wines that explode in your mouth. BOLD wines pair best with steaks, sausage & red sauces.

Pedronicelli Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Pedronicelli has created a barrel aged cabernet which creates the subtle flavor of cedar atop the dark fruit flavors of currants. Cabernet sauvignon is considered the most successful red grape in California, & Pedronicelli's Cab is full flavored, finishing smoothly.
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Rutherford Hill Merlot
Rutherford Hill Vineyard is family owned, being operated by two generations with a "hands on" approach. This merlot is ripe with concentrated, intense aromas of dark plums, blackberries & sweet vanilla with a classic merlot velvety finish.
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Dynamite Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
It was over 20 years ago when this then new vineyard used dynamite to blast rock from Northern California?s rugged rocky slopes to form vine rows, hence the vineyard name blows. Dynamite Vineyards continues to use cabernet grapes from CA's hillside sites to create this bold currant & cedar flavored wine with a long, spiced coffee finish.
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Burnet Ridge Purple Trillium
Cincinnati's favorite hometown wine is produced & bottled in North College Hill. Using a trio of California grapes, cabernet sauvignon, merlot & petit verdot, winemaker Chip Emmerich has created a wine with great depth & flavors or spice & red currants.
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Honig Cabernet Sauvignon
Honig vineyard & winery is a true cabernet sauvignon specialist as the only red wine they produce. From a prime location in Rutherford, Napa Valley, Honig has made a strong committment to organic growing, resulting in a "fruit on the top" cab with flavors of black pepper & currant jam with "tannins black as chocolate pudding."
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BUBBLY sparkling wines that are light bodied with a clean finish. BUBBLY wines pair best with a celebration!

Gruet Brut Champagne
The infamous sound of the cork popping comes from the natural carbon dioxide carefully "trapped" inside each bottle of champagne. Made from a classic blend of 75% chardonnay & 25% pinot noir grapes, Gruet Brut Champagne has intense aromas such as green apple & hints of grapefruit. Brut is a term for a dry champagne, enhancing the effervescent & clean qualities of this sparkling wine.
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