Wine List Last updated on November 7, 2007
LIGHT TO MEDIUM-BODIED REDS Fred’s Hands Pinot Noir Cherry & Strawberry cola with red licorice 2003 - Russian River Valley Glass: $12 / Bottle: $50
Olivier Jouan “Hautes-Cotes de Nuits” Smokey black cherries and cooling sous bios 2005 - Bourgogne Bottle: $55
Cristom Pinot “Eileen Vineyard” (375 ML) Notes of mushroom & sweet meaty flavors 2004 - Willamette Bottle: $40
Morgan “Twelve Clone” Pinot Noir Raspberries, dill with a touch of smoke 2005 - Santa Lucia Highlands Bottle: $60
Hawkes Merlot Plum fruit spiced with cinnamon & nutmeg 2003 - Alexander Valley Bottle: $52
Travaglini Gattinara Suave dried fruits with fine tannins and smoke 2001 - Piedmont Bottle: $60
Byron “Sierra Madre” Pinot Noir Supple black cherries with silky, ripe tannins 2002 - Santa Maria Bottle: $89
MEDIUM TO FULL-BODIED REDS Peter Lehmann “Clancy’s” Red Cloves, cinnamon, and baked cherries 2004 - Barossa Glass: $9 / Bottle: $38
Fontodi Chianti Classico Spicy cloves flavored with plum fruitiness 2004 - Tuscany Bottle: $50
Young’s Vineyard Barbera Chocolate berry mint with great structure 2004 - Shenandoah Bottle: $60
Seghesio Zinfandel Rich blue fruits with nice acidity and length 2004 - Sonoma County Bottle: $50
Carol Shelton “Wild Thing” Zinfandel Boysenberries and plum with a peppered spice 2004 - Mendocino Bottle: $62
Cosentino Cabernet Franc Dark and structured with great minerality 2005 - Napa Valley Glass: $10 / Bottle: $40
Peter Lehmann “Eight Songs” Shiraz Fine-grained tannins with smoky blackberries 2002 - Barossa Bottle: $69
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon Plum, cocoa, vanilla, with a velvety finish 2005 - Napa Valley Glass: $15 / Bottle: $60
Girard Petite Sirah Powerfully expressive notes of rustic black berries 2005 - Napa Valley Bottle: $56
Novelty hill Merlot Big, but elegant, with sweet raspberry and Cocoa 2004 - Columbia Valley Glass: $10 / Bottle: $40
“Stags Leap” Petite Sirah Ripe flavors of berries, plum, and a touch of vanilla 2004 - Napa Valley Bottle: $72
Peter Franus Cabernet Sauvignon Lively chocolate notes, with a smooth finish 2003 - Napa Valley Bottle: $75
Vinedos de Murcia “Pico Madama” Dried flowers. Complex, with spices & tobacco 2003 - Jumilla Bottle: $55
Richard Hamilton Shiraz Black Berries, Black Peppercorn, & Sweet plum 2003 - Mclaren Vale Bottle: $80
Vina Montes Syrah “Alpha” Apalta Vineyard Polished dark fruit with briar and vanilla 2005 - Colchagua Glass: $11 / Bottle: $45
AGED WINES & SOMMELIERS' FAVORITES Van Der Heyden “Stags Leap” Cab Sauvignon Black Berry, Classic Cassis, and Chocolate 2001 - Napa Valley Bottle: $95
Girard “Artistry”, Bordeaux Blend Finely balanced, with spice and sweet tobacco notes 2004 - Napa Valley Bottle: $66
Pascual Toso “Maipu Vineyards” malbec Toast and Vanilla surround refined fruits and subtle spices 2004 - Mendoza Bottle: $44
Villalta “I Comunali” Amarone Rich, full with classic black cherry flavors 1999 - Veneto Bottle: $70
Northstar Merlot Elegant, layered black and red fruit with licorice and terroir 2003 - Columbia Valley Bottle: $67
E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape Rustic wild plums with a nice firm grip 2003 - Rhone Bottle: $77
Mollydooker “The Blue-Eyed Boy” Shiraz Explosive fruit, crackling Acidity and sleek stylish minerality 2006 - McLaren Vale Bottle: $88
Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Complex hillside fruit with smooth, refined tannins 2001 - Napa Valley Bottle: $110
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES Taittinger Champagne 375ml Ripe red apples with a finish of Almonds NV - Champagne Bottle: $40
Moet Chandon “White Star” Champagne 375ml Bouquet of flowers, hazelnuts, and biscuits NV - Champagne Glass: $16 / Bottle: $50
Nino Franco “Rustico” Prosecco Soft flavors of Asian pears & ripe apples NV - Valdobbiadene Bottle: $45
LIGHT TO MEDIUM-BODIED WHITES & ROSE Loosen Brothers Riesling QbA “Dr. L.” Off-dry tree fruits, soft and balanced 2006 - Mosel Glass: $9 / Bottle: $37
Weingut Rudesheimer Riesling “Spatlese" Sweet Ripe Peaches and Nectarines, Tamed by it’s Acidity 2003 - Rheingau Bottle: $51
Robert Sinskey “Vin Gris” Rose Cherries, Strawberries with great Structure 2006 - Carneros Bottle: $45
Satis Pinot Grigio “Delle Venezie” Ripe citrus, complex notes of herbs and wet stone 2005 - Friuli Glass: $10 / Bottle: $40
Knobloch Riesling “Kabinett Trocken” Certified organic vegan friendly, and bone dry 2004 - Rheinhessen Bottle: $45
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc Bright crisp flavors of grapefruit citrus 2006 - Marlborough Bottle: $42
Sonoma Coast Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Meyer lemon, pear with a finish of minerality 2005 - Sonoma Coast Bottle: $50
Savary Chablis “Old Vines” Toasty lees with lime slate & wet stone 2005 - Chablis Bottle: $53
Hawkes “Home Ranch” Chardonnay Sprightly acidity with orange and grapefruit citrus 2005 - Alexander Valley Glass: $12 / Bottle: $50
Charles Melton Rose Refreshing berry flavors with great balance 2005 - Barossa Glass: $10 / Bottle: $40
MEDIUM TO FULL-BODIED WHITES Heller Estate Chenin Blanc Sweet, refreshing flavors of honey suckle and melon 2006 - Carmel Valley Bottle: $49
Lachini “Family Estate” Pinot Gris A velvety mouth feel with round citrus flavors 2006 - Willamette Bottle: $52
Clovely Estates Verdelho Almond butter aroma with citrus zest acidity 2004 - Queensland Bottle: $38
Jurtschitsch Gruner Veltliner “Kamptal” Mature, ripe Meyer lemon. Finishes clean and dry 2004 - Langenlois Bottle: $36
Chateau du Seuil “Graves Blanc” Soft and round, accented by its gravel minerality 2004 - Bordeaux Bottle: $45
Marcel Deiss Pinot Blanc Light tropical fruit, tangello & peaches 2004 - Alsace Bottle: $54
Albertus Gewurztraminer White peach and apricot bouquet with stony lychee 2004 - Alto Adige Glass: $12 / Bottle: $50
Blockhedia Ringnosii “All Tank” Sauvignon Blanc Freshly cut lemon grass, crisped by its citrus acidity 2006 - Napa County Glass $11 / Bottle: $45
Granbazan Albarino Aromatic and sophisticated, with white fruits and terroir 2004 - Rias Baixas Bottle: $51
Domaine de la Perriere A mature and sophisticated sauvignon blanc. Citrus and florals 2004 - Sancerre Bottle: $56
Stonehedge “Reserve” Chardonnay Lush tropicals. Classic Monterey style tamed by crisp acids 2004 - Santa Lucia Glass: $9 / Bottle: $38
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Earthy slate flavors with Meyer lemon & green apple 2004 - Tuscany Bottle: $41
SOMMELIERS' FAVORITE WHITES Sonoma Coast Vineyards Chardonnay Fresh pineapples with a touch of slate mineral 2003 - Sonoma Coast Bottle: $85
Gary Farrell Chardonnay Expressive, with pear, hazelnut & spice 2005 - Russian River Bottle: $75
Treana White Blend “Mer Soleil Vineyard” Aromatic stone fruit, citrus blossoms with Spicy vanilla notes 2004 - Monterey Bottle: $57
SWEET AND DESSERT WINES Ca’d’gal Moscato D’Asti A bit frizzante with apricot and white peaches 2004 - Piedmont Glass: $12 / Bottle: $48
Braida Brachetto D’Acqui Spumante With Sweet Flavors of Rose Nectar 2004 - Piedmont Bottle: $50
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon Apricot and fig bouquet with a finish of honey 2004 - Darlington Point Glass: $15 / Bottle: $60
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Location: The Farm at South Mountain 6106 S. 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85042 (Just south of southern on the west side of 32nd Street)
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