SLATE

Slate is a dark, plate-like metamorphic rock formed under low pressure. It retains heat and water well. Often gives the wine a “flinty” taste.

White

2011, Germany-Pfalz-Messmer
Scheurebe
$35/$8

2011, Spain-Galicia-Valdeorras-Joaquin Rebolledo
Godello
$40/$9

Red

2010, Spain-Galicia-Valdeorras-Bodegas Ruchel
Mencia
$45/$10

2009, Austria-Sudburgenland-Eisenburg-Wachter Wiesler “Pfarrweingarten”
Blaufrankisch
$65/$14

2009, Italy-Valle d’Aosta-Enfer d’Arvier-Danilo Thomain
Petit Rouge
$68

ALLUVIAL

Alluvial soils have good water & nutrient retention, which can translate into a more opulent style of wine. It is often found in combination the wind blown loess or loam soils. Throughout the world, these are the most prolific vine soils.

Sparkling

2004, Slovenia-Brda-Dobrovo-Movia “Puro”
Pinot Nero
$95

NV, North Carolina-Shelton Vineyards “Blanc De Blanc”, Brut
Chardonnay
$40/$9

White

2011, California-Russian River Valley-Lioco(goldridge)
Chardonnay
$70/$15

2010, California-Anderson Valley-Knez Winery “Demuth Vineyard”
Chardonnay
$92

2012, California-Russian River Valley-Wind Gap “Fannuchi-Wood Road Vyd”
Trousseau Gris
$55/$12

2011, California-Napa Valley-Mathiasson
Sauvignon Blanc, RIbolla GIalla, Semillon, Fruilano
$85

2012, Virginia-Rappahannock Cellars
Viognier
$42

2011, New Zealand-Marlborough-Dog Point Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc
$55/$12

2011, Austria-Wein-Jutta Ambrositsch “Rosengartel”
Riesling
$94

Red

NV, Virginia-Monticello-Jefferson Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
$47

2005, California-Knights Valley-Anakota “Helena Montana Vineyard”
Cabernet Sauvignon
$99

2008, California-Russian River Valley-Inman Family “Thorn Ridge Ranch”
Pinot Noir
$55/$12

2010, California-Sonoma Coast-Cep
Syrah
$64

2007, France-Coteaux de Languedoc-R. Rostaing “Vassal se Puech Noble”
Syrah
$55/$12

2011, France-Coteaux du Salagou-Mas des Chimeres “Oeillade”
Cinsault
$45

1998, Italy-Alto Adige-Peter Dipoli “lugum”(dolomite chalk)
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
$72

2009, Italy-Tuscany-Rosso di Montalcino-Uccelliera
Sangiovese
$58

2010, Italy-Tuscany-Gaja Ca’Marcanda “Promis”
Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese
$92

2009, Italy-Tuscany-Fontodi “Casa Via”
Pinot Nero
$95

2005, Italy-Tuscany-Langhe Rosso-Roagna
Nebbiolo
$78

VOLCANIC

Volcanic soils have two types; vent based & lava based. Volcanic influenced soils are found to have some of the most nutrient rich soils for vine growth.

White

2010, Oregon-Wilamette Valley-Yamhill-Carlton-Anne Amie
Riesling
$40/$9

Rose

2012, California-Clear Lake-Arnot-Robters “Luchsinger Vineyard”
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao
$55/$12

Red

2010, California-Napa Valley-Mount Veeder Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
$65/$14

2010, Oregon-Willamette Valley-Cristom “Mt. Jefferson Cuvee”
Pinot Noir
$70/$15

LIMESTONE

Limestone is made primarily from fossilized seashells. It possesses the ability to store water for irrigation, which is essential for wine growth. Its alkaline nature encourages high acidity grapes to flourish.

Sparkling

NV, France-Champagne-Marne, A. Margaine ”le Brut”
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
$75 

2011, France-Loire-Puzelat-Bonhomme “Petillant Naturel”
Menu Pineau
$60/$11

White

2011, France-Loire-Pouilly-Fume-Domaine de BelAir
Sauvignon Blanc
$45/$10

2010, France-Loire-Saumur-Chateau de Fosse-Seche
Chenin Blanc
$70/$15

2010, France-Jura-Arbois-Pupillin-Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand
Chardonnay
$60

2004, France-Alsace-Trimbach “Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre”
Gewurtztraminer
$70/$15

2011, Austria-Burgenland-Tinof
(Weissburgunder) Pinot Blanc
$35/$8

2012, Italy-Lombardy-Oltrepo Pavese-Bruno Verdi
Pinot Grigio
$45/$10

2009, Italy-Venezia-Guilia-Edi Kante
Malvasia
$88

Rose

2011, France-Provence-Bandol-Domaine Tempier
Mouvedre, Genache, Cinsault, Carignan
$86

Red

2004, Lebanon-Bekaa Valley-Chateau Musar
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault & Carignan
$78

2011, Italy-Sicily-Azienda Agricola COS
Frappato
$66

2011, France-Jura-Montigny-Les-Arsures-J.Puffeney “Cuvee M”
Poulsard
$65/$12

2004, Spain-Rioja-La Rioja Alto “Vina Ardanza Reserva”
Tempranillo, Garnacha
$72

2008, Spain-Domino de Valdepusa-Marquis de Grinon”Caliza”
Syrah, Petit Verdot
$45/$10

2008, France-Burgundy-Passe-tout-Grains-Lou Dumont
Pinot Noir, Gamay
$55/$12

PRIMARY ROCK

Primary Rock is a term used to describe rocks being first formed containing crystalline and no organic remains. These soils usually warm quickly and hold heat well, they allow the vines to dig deep to find nutrients needed for growth & have the best possible drainage.

White

2011, Austria-Niederosterreich-Sohm & Kracher
Gruner Veltliner
$85

2012, Austria-Wachau-Jamek “Ried Klaus” Federspiel
Gruner Veltliner
$70/$15

2009, France-Muscadet Sevre et Maine-Dom. de l’Ecu “Expressions d’Orthogneiss”
Melon
$52

2011, Argentina-Valle de Uco-Angel Oak
Torrontes
$35/$8

Rose

2012, Argentina-Valle de Uco-Angel Oak
Malbec
$40

Red

2010, California-Paso Robles-Ridge “Benito Dusi Ranch”
Zinfandel
$72

2009, South Africa-tellenbosch-Stark-Conde
Cabernet Sauvignon
$50/$11

2011, Argentina-Mendoza-Valle de Uco-Angel Oak Reserva
Malbec
$65

2011, France-Beaujolais-Regnie-Charly Thevenet “Grain & Granite”
Gamay
$75