Large
Bottles Bottles
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A great dining experience is complemented by the
excitement of uncorking and savoring wine – especially a large bottle.
In a large bottle, the wine tends to age better, because it ages more slowly
and evenly.
We have selected these approachable wines for such an occassion. Enjoy!
1.5 liters = 10 glasses (5 oz.) & serves 4 to 10 guests; 3 liters =
20 glasses (5 oz.) & serves 8 to 20 guests
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43 |
Brut Cuvee Nicolas,
Billecart-Salmon, Mareuil-sur-Ay, FR
Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Jean-Marc Brocard, Burgundy, FR
Clean, pure, ripe with a full, silky texture & layers of citrus,
spice, butter & cream; racy finish |
1995
1996 |
1.5 liters
1.5 liters |
240
140 |
| 45
14
12
16
|
Chardonnay,
Sonoma-Cutrer Les Pierres, Sonoma, California
Pinot Noir, Andrew Rich, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot Noir, Antica Terra, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot Noir, Archery Summit Premier Cuvée, Willamette Valley,
OR
Rich & fleshy; beautifully balanced to focus it’s currant,
blue & blackberry flavors; glides on superfine tannins – WS
92
|
1998
2002
2001
2003
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters |
120
120
125
150
|
46
1
3
4
2
23
5
6
10
11
954
8
9
13
23
44
17
956
951
|
Pinot Noir, Beaux
Frères, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot Noir, Chehalem Rion Reserve, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot Noir, Cristom Reserve, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot Noir, Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill, Willamette Valley, OR
Pinot Noir, Penner-Ash, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot Noir, Rex Hill Jacob-Hart Vineyard, Willamette Valley, OR
Pinot Noir, Solena Grande Cuvée, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Merlot, Bookwalter, Columbia Valley, Washington
Merlot, Duckhorn Cellars, Napa Valley, California
Merlot, Georis, Carmel Valley, California
Merlot, James Irvine, Eden Valley, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Abeja Cellars, Columbia Valley, Washington
Cabernet Sauvignon, Altamura, Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Groth, Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenwood Jack London, Sonoma, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Livingston-Moffett, Napa, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Livingston-Moffett, Napa, California
Very ripe & decadent with earthy black cherry & currant;
finishes with ripe tannins – WS 89 |
2005
1998
2001
2003
2003
2005
2001
2003
2001
2002
1997
1998
2003
1998
2004
2002
2000
1988
1991 |
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters |
150
160
114
180
500
150
160
82
90
165
200
235
125
240
300
174
85
250
250
|
952
21
|
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Livingston-Moffett, Napa, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ramey Diamond Mountain, Napa, CA
Complex & concentrated; earthy with currant, anise, wild-berry
flavors; finishes with hazelnut & espresso; soft tannins – RP
92
|
1992
2003
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
|
260
260 |
|
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Cabernet Sauvignon,
Robert Mondavi Oakville District, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Fay, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Spottswoode, Napa, California
Dazzling & sleek with beautiful purity; rich currant, cassis,
mocha & herb; silky texture & tannins – WS 94
|
1997
2003
1999
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
|
180
280
300
|
32
34
|
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Woodward Canyon OV, Columbia, WA
Syrah, Betz La Serenne, Columbia Valley, Washington
Dense & focused with firm tannins; core of ripe blackberry, plum & meatiness;
cedary notes on the finish
|
2000
2003 |
1.5 liters
1.5 liters |
300
170 |
25
28
|
Zinfandel Ridge Geyserville,
Sonoma, California
Andrew Will Sorella, Washington
Firm, refined tannins; a core of smoky currant, Italian plum & blueberry;
supple finish – RP 93
|
2000
2000 |
1.5 liters
1.5 liters |
110
225 |
|
Betz Winery Clos de
Betz, Columbia Valley, Washington
David Arthur Elevation 1147, Napa Valley, California
Desert Wind Ruah, Columbia Valley, Washington
Dominus Estate Red Blend, Napa Valley, California
Flora Springs Trilogy, Napa Valley, California
Justin Isosceles, Paso Robles, California
Complex herb, currant, plum & berry falvors; ripe & vibrant;
firm, integrated tannins lead to a fruity finish – WS 90
|
2003
2003
1997
1999
2002
2000
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
3.0 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
|
125
525
220
450
225
170
|
24
27
49
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Ridge Montebello Vineyards,
Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
Robert Mondavi & Baron Rothschild Opus One, Napa, California
Sheridan Vineyards L’Orage, Yakima Valley, Washington
Fine texture; juicy currant & blueberry core with hints of white
pepper & cream; lingering finish – WS 92
|
1998
1999
2002
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
|
375
575
125
|
33
35
19
|
Château la Bonnelle
Grand Cru, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Chateau St. George, St Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel, Rhone France
Roasted game aromas peeking from a core of ripe black currant, plum & fig;
tobacco & iron notes; ripe & pure tannins – WS 94
|
1999
1995
2003
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters |
90
84
350
|
50
47
|
Châteauneuf
du Pape, Le Vieux Donjon, Rhone, France
Châteauneuf du Pape, P. Usseglio Cuvee mon Aïeul, Rhone,
FR
Silky with gorgeous raspberry ganache & cassis; grilled herb,
mineral & tar; long finish with a grip, fruit & raciness – WS
95 |
2003
2003
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
|
180
350
|
48
960
36
957
38
958 |
Châteauneuf
du Pape, Vieux Telegraphe La Crau, Rhone France
Châteauneuf du Pape, Vieux Telegraphe La Crau, Rhone France
Gigondas, Domaine Les Pallières, Rhone, France
Amarone della Valpolicella, Tommasi, Veneto, Italy
Barolo Bussia, Prunotto, Piedmont, Italy
Barolo Vigna d’La Roul, Rocche dei Manzoni, Piedmont, Italy
Smoky, supple & full bodied; lovely blackberry & anise with
ripe chewy tannins – GR 3 gls. |
2003
2003
1999
1998
1996
1995
|
1.5 liters
3.0 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
|
165
350
88
175
175
228 |
959
39
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Chianti Classico Riserva
Rancia, Fattoria di Felsina, Tuscany
Crognolo, Tenute Sette Ponti, Tuscany, Italy
Well-structured, polished with currant, plum & cedar; polished
tannins, crisp acid & a long, ripe finish – WS 92 |
1997
1999
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
|
180
145
|
955
|
Fontalloro, Fattoria
di Felsina, Tuscany, Italy
Fleshy, well-structured & balanced; dark chocolate & ripe
cherries; medium-full body; soft, tannins & long finish – WS
90 |
1995
|
1.5 liters
|
225
|
40
26
|
Gemola Rosso – Merlot-Cab
Franc, Vignalta, Verona, Italy
Il Carbonaione, Podere Poggio Scalette, Tuscany, Italy
|
1999
1998
|
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
|
100
140
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