Half bottles for a Romantic Meal

Saturday, February 11th

2-4pm

You’re planning a special evening for two with a several courses and you want the wine to match, but opening three or four bottles sounds more like a drunken binge instead of a romantic interlude.   Don’t worry, this Saturday we’ll be featuring half bottles to match a gorgeous meal without ending up under the table. And of course we’ll have full bottles available if you want to stick with one thing.

Drappier Carte d’Or Brut $23half, $35 full

90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay

A perfect start or finish to the perfect meal. The Carte d’Or is rich and creamy and very sexy.

2009 Conundrum White, $9 half, $22 full

A sweetheart of a white from Caymus, the Conundrum has a smorgasbord of tropical fruit and spicy notes. Good with rich cheeses, swordfish, cream sauces and a little romance.

2007 Matanzas Creek Merlot $12 half, $22 full

A seductive Californian red, smooth, silky and supple. A good match for lamb, steak or pork chops, as well as a little snuggle.

2009 Lyeth Meritage $15 full bottle only

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

A Sonoma Bordeaux blend, the Lyeth is rich with aromas of purple fruit with notes of leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate. It only comes in a full bottle you might have to get serious.

2007 Terrebrune Bandol Rouge $18 half, $35 full

85% Mouvedre, 10% Grenache, 5 % Cinsault

Organic.

If you bring out the beast, you need the wine to match. An intense earthy, mineral driven wine with rich elegant fruit. Pair it up with Cassoulet, sausage, or smoked meats. Let your animal run free.