Angie’s Wine List
Aloha; For years, my extensive wine list often went unnoticed. So, I decided to change things up!
I've now crafted a smaller, simpler list featuring my personal favorites and included some fun info.
These wines offer great value.
Cheers! — Ang
WHITES
$61
Chandon Brut Classic, Sparkling Wine, California
Showcases fruitiness, vibrancy, green apple. I've had this Sparkler on the list forever! Year in and year out great quality. Consistently rated 90-92pts.
$61
$63
Pohaku Brut, Sparkling Wine, Maui, Hawaii
Similar to the Chandon above, but actually produced in Maui!-- it's new. Grapes from California; produced and bottled at Ulupalakua Vineyards on Maui. Pohaku means "Rock". It's fantastic.
$63
$47
Argiolas Vermentino, Sardegna, Italy
Medium bodied, lemon, crisp, refreshing— softer than Sauv Blanc. Sardinia lies 190 miles off the coast of Italy. Argiolas is the leading wine producer. 92 points from James Suckling.
$47
$40
Opolo Albarino, Central Coast, California
Full bodied, white peach and great acidity highlight this fun wine. The Albarino grape comes from the Iberian Peninsula in Spain (as does my family). Similar to Chardonnay.
$40
$45
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California
I always think of green apple tasting this. I've been drinking this wine for decades! Consistently 90 pts and above from Robert Parker @ Wine Advocate.
$45
$68
Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé, Mâconnais, France
Classic Burgundy Chardonnay, crisp, slightly creamy, balanced. We visited Louis Jadot in Burgundy many years ago. Google the history of this winery!! It's really amazing.
$68
$48
Morgan Winery 'Metallico' Chardonnay, Monterey County, California
Metallico in my mind = unoaked! crisp. If you like crisp, bright wine with hints of honeydew and mango, this one is for you.
$48
$54
Stags' Leap Chardonnay, Napa, California
Well balanced wine! Notes of lemon, vanilla, full bodied, smooth finish. I had this Chardonnay on my glass list for years so that I could grab a quick sip. Highly rated year in, year out.
$54
$73
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros, California
Great acidity, oak, vanilla and buttery highlights. This creamy Napa Chardonnay is very popular. It is the polar opposite of the Morgan Metallico listed just above!
$73
REDS
$68
Escarpment Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
Old world Burgundy style, not fruity and jammy; but elegant. We bike toured this region when we first met in '95. NZ Pinot has come a long way since then! Love this one!
$68
$52
Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Old world bold flavor, bright red cherry, medium body. Fantastic Non-Vintage wine. They blend this Pinot from different vineyards and different years. Incredible value.
$52
$78
Foxen Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, California
Wild strawberry and black raspberry tones, medium body. Recently visited Foxen twice (so good I went back). Small family run. Consistently 91-93 points from the Pros!!!
$78
$74
Failla Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
Perfectly balanced, smooth, cherries, chocolate, light acidity. This is my go to Pinot when I want to "steal" a case of wine for home. Visited this winery - they do it right!
$74
$48
Kaiken Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina
Intense aromas of ripe black fruits, soft round tannin. This is a great value Cab from Argentina. A quality Cab like this from Napa would cost you double. Worth a try.
$48
$60
Hedges "Red Mountain" Estate Red Wine, Washington State
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec). Washington makes bold Cab blends. I taste black fruits, dark chocolate with a rich lush finish.
$60
$58
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
Medium-full bodied, nice jammy flavors, bright, fun, bold. Love Paso Robles wine region! 4 hours north of LA... This wine has been on our list since day one. Great winery.
$58
$50
Wente Vineyards 'Southern Hills' Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, California
Bold cab, easy to drink. This 100% Cab comes from Livermore Valley just east of San Francisco Bay. Napa quality wine at half the price!
$50
$72
Beaulieu Vineyard 'BV' Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
Soft, velvety, chocolate, medium body. This is my dad, Manny's, favorite wine appellation in Napa Valley due to the mysterious "Rutherford Dust". It's true - on the finish of this great wine is the slight intriguing essence of dust. Always highly rated—a real treat.
$72
$55
Les Cadrans de Lassegue St Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
Blend of Merlot & Cabernet Franc. For the money, I think this is the best classic French Merlot out there. We just call it "The Cadrans".
$55
$65
Zenato Ripassa 'Baby Amarone' Valpolicella D.O.C., Valpolicella, Italy
Deep ruby red, hints of black cherry & plum, velvety finish. Favorite Italian Red period! Zenatto is a great producer. This wine is a bit bolder then a Pinot Noir. Years on my wine list.
$65
$60
Stolpman Estate Grown Syrah Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara County, California
Intense, red fruit, fleshy texture. Recently I toured this vineyard. The Syrahs are amazing. Lively with a bit of spice, thick round mouth feel. New to list.
$60
$53
Harvey & Harriet Red, Paso Robles, California
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Malbec, Grenache). Smooth, great fruit. I just put this Cab blend on the list. It's smoother then the Justin Cab listed above and I like how easy drinking it is.
$53