Summer Jo’s Wine List

We also have a selection of wines by the glass.

Whites
Champagne/Sparklers | Riesling | Pinot Gris | Intriguing Blends | Sauvignon Blanc/Sancerre | Chardonnay/White Burgundy

Reds
Pinot Noir | Merlot | Zinfandel | Cabernet Sauvignon | Syrah/Shiraz | Intriguing Reds | Spain | France | Italy

Dessert Wines
Port/Sherry | Dessert/Specialty Wines

Half Bottles
Whites | Reds

Wines marked with a * were rated 90 points or higher
by Wine Spectator or wine expert Robert Parker or Stephen Tanzer.

Whites

Champagne/Sparklers

*Argyle Brut 1999 (Willamette Valley)
Creamy in texture, with a sweet vanilla edge to the pear and citrus flavors.

Mumm Cuvée Blanc de Noirs NV (Napa)
Focused, with good intensity in the currant, vanilla,
and raspberry flavors.

*Philipponat Brut Champagne NV (France)
A big, muscular bubbly with pear, lemon, and honey flavors.

Roederer Estate Brut NV (Anderson Valley)
Toasty and well-focused, with juicy green apple, lemon grass,
and subtle spice tones.

Veuve de Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label NV (France)
Apple, citrus, and caramel is followed by crispness
and a slightly spicy finish.

Riesling

*Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Eroica ’03 (Columbia Valley)
Ripe, fresh and juicy, brimming with mineral-scented,
honey-kissed apricot and peach flavors.

Kim Crawford Marlborough Dry Riesling ’04 (New Zealand)
Peachy ripe, with pineapple and mineral notes.

Sanders Dry Riesling ’02 (Germany)
Dry, crisp, melony, with hints of peaches and stone.

Pinot Gris

Domaine Barmes Buecher Pinot d’Alsace ’00 (Alsace)
Sweet butter and the sensation of a juicy, drippy, ripe Comice pear.

Saddleback Cellars Pinot Grigio ’00 (Napa)
Generous and layered with a tropical edge to the ripe pear flavors.

King Estate Pinot Gris ’02 (Willamette Valley)
Light and tangy, with pretty melon and grapefruit peel flavors.

Intriguing Blends

Conundrum ’01 (Napa)
Fragrant and intense, with orange rind, floral, vanilla,
and ripe honeydew melon flavors.

Rosenblum Viognier Ripken Vineyard ’00 (Lodi)
Apricots and peaches gently touched by lavender, vanilla,
and cinnamon.

Sokol Blosser Evolution #9 NV (Willamette Valley)
Soft and aromatic, appealing for its pretty floral, spice,
and lichee overtones.

Sauvignon Blanc/Sancerre

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Grand Reserve ’02 (France)
Ripe and juicy, featuring melon, peach, grass, and grapefruit.

*Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc ’02 (New Zealand)
Bright and juicy, with racy herbal notes
weaving through ripe melon and tropical fruit flavors.

*St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc ’02 (Napa)
A vibrant, lively melange of gooseberry, grapefruit, cress, and mint.

Jackson Triggs Sauvignon Blanc ’02 (Canada)
Creamy gooseberry, kiwi, vanilla, and grape.

Chardonnay/White Burgundy

Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay ’01 (Napa)
Medium-weight, with light-scented pear, fig, spice,
and cinnamon flavors.

Cambria Katherine’s Chardonnay ’01 (South Coast)
Enticing oak scents of hazelnut and nutmeg,
with rich fig and apricot flavors.

Hamacher Chardonnay ’00 (Willamette Valley)
Big and rich with layer upon layer of spicy fruit
wrapped around a firm backbone.

Joseph Drouhin Chassagné Montrachet ’00 (Cote D’Or, Burgundy)
Delicate nuances of pear, vanilla, and almond flavors.

Kistler Les Noisetiers (Sonoma Coast)
Generous pear, pineapple, nutmeg, and vanilla flavors in a polished frame.

McWilliams Chardonnay Hanwood Estate ’01 (Australia)
Light and simple, with pretty green apple and herb flavors.

Paul Hobbs Chardonnay ’00 (Sonoma)
Good intensity and depth, with rich nutmeg, fig, apricot,
and buttery pineapple notes.

Ponzi Chardonnay Reserve ’99 (Willamette Valley)
Soft and open-textured, with focused pear and melon flavors
and almond-cookie notes.

Roger Lassarat Macon-Vergisson La Roche Vineyard ’02 (Burgundy)
Essence of honeysuckle, honey, vanilla, and apple tart.

Rombauer Chardonnay ’00 (Carneros)
Rich wine filled with aromas of mango, pineapple, apples, and spice.

*Talley Chardonnay Edna Valley Oliver’s Vineyard ’01 (Sonoma)
Bold and ripe, with a complex mix of pear, nectarine,
and subtle toasty oak that turns creamy.

*Willamette Valley Chardonnay Dijon Clones ’98 (Willamette Valley)
Generous pear, pineapple, nutmeg, and vanilla flavors
in a polished frame.

*Vincent Girardin Meursault Le Poruzot ’00 (Burgundy)
Full-bodied white Burgundy caresses the palate
with its honey, lemon, pear, and tropical flavors.

Reds

Pinot Noir

Antica Terra Pinot Noir ’00 (Willamette Valley)
Black cherry, blackberry, and white pepper flavors.

Chalone Pinot Noir ’99 (Monterey)
Spicy, brown sugar aroma
and pleasing dried berry and strawberry flavors.

Carpe Diem Pinot Noir Firepeak ’01 (Edna Valley)
Firm and gritty, featuring mature cherry flavors,
finishing with tight mineral and fresh earth flavors.

*Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Roosevelt ’00 (Willamette Valley)
Rich and velvety, with concentrated sweet black cherry flavors.

Hamacher Pinot Noir ’00 (Willamette Valley)
Pure aromas of currant, strawberry, raspberry, cola,
licorice, and spices.

*Rex Hill Pinot Noir Reserve ’99 (Willamette Valley)
Gamey, peppery, spicy notes
that surround black cherry and blackberry flavors.

Saintsbury Pinot Noir Garnet ’01 (Carneros)
Lots of ripe, rich, jammy blackberry and black cherry fruit.

Torii Mor Pinot Noir ’01 (Willamette Valley)
Silky layers of cassis, raspberries, sweet earth,
and a hint of chocolate spice.

Merlot

Abacela Merlot ’01 (Columbia Valley)
Tart, crisp, and juicy with red fruit character.

Charles Krug Merlot ’99 (Napa)
Leathery and black cherry flavors.

Foris Klipsun Merlot ’97 (Washington)
Classic Bordeaux style, voluptuous in body, intense berry flavors.

Leonetti Merlot ’01 (Columbia Valley)
Chocolate-scented berry flavors.

Keenan Merlot ’99 (Napa)
Smoke, blackberry, black currant, and herbal notes
are ripe and concentrated.

Saddleback Merlot ’99 (Napa)
Rich, deep, and full with raspberry and cherry
framed by creamy oak.

Sterling Merlot Three Palms ’97 (Napa)
Rich, cedary currant and cherry notes,
picking up mineral, anise, and herb flavors.

Zinfandel

*August Briggs Zinfandel ’99 (Napa)
This delivers lots of pretty flavors,
with the oak framing the currant and black cherry.

*Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel ’99 Old Vines (Sonoma)
Hints of raspberry, earth, and herbs
are highlighted by a firm tannic structure.

Ravenswood Zinfandel ’01 (Sonoma)
Concentrated dried wild berry, dried raspberry,
and strawberry jam flavors.

Ridge Zinfandel ’01 Sonoma Station (Sonoma)
Dried berry, red currant, and vanilla flavors.

Rombauer Zinfandel ’99 (Carneros)
Sweet and simple, with raspberry and vanilla flavors
that finish with firm, herbal tannins.

*Rosenblum Zinfandel Carla’s Vineyard ’01 (Central Coast)
Dark and chocolatey, with zesty wild berry and blackberry fruit
and lots of spice and espresso scents.

St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines ’99 (Alexander Valley)
A full-bodied wine with aromas of black fruit
married with American oak.

Cabernet Sauvignon

*Arrowood Sonoma Cabernet ’97 (Sonoma)
Polished currant, plum, herb, and mineral flavors
and round, smooth, rich tannins.

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ’01 (Anderson Valley)
Medium to full-bodied, this Cabernet displays abundant cherry
and currant fruit on the palate.

*Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve ’97 (Napa)
Complex array of cedar, currant, dried cherry, and anise flavors.

*Chateau St Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cepage ’99 (Sonoma)
Gorgeous Cabernet, offering a mix of ripe, rich, fleshy currant
and blackberry fruit.

*Di Stefano Cabernet Sauvignon ’99 (Columbia Valley)
Glowing with plum and currant fruit,
shaded with hints of cedar and exotic spices.

*Groth Cabernet Sauvignon ’97 (Napa)
Rich and earthy, with complex herb, currant, sage,
and cedary oak notes.

*Opus One Red Wine ’99 (Napa)
An exquisite, complex, stylish wine,
with mineral, currant, earth, and berry notes.

*PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon ’99 (Oakville)
Aromatic star anise, tangerine,
and ripe blackberries embrace your senses.

*Saddleback Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ’99 (Napa)
Layers of complex earthy currant, mineral, sage,
and rich earthy tannins.

Syrah/Shiraz

Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah ’00 (Alexander Valley)
Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, blackberry,
with a hint of plum and violet nuances.

*Andrew Harris Premium Shiraz ’98 (Australia)
Bright and generous, a lively mouthful of peppery blueberry,
plum, and vanilla.

*Flinders Bay Shiraz Margaret River ’00 (Australia)
Intense blueberry, cherry, and exotic spice flavors.

*Rosemount Balmoral Estate Syrah ’99 McLaren Vale (Australia)
Delicious blueberry and plum fruit,
shaded with hints of sweet spices and toast.

Montes Alpha Syrah ’00 (Chile)
Mint, black cherry, violet, and mineral notes
carried by sweet, fine tannins.

Intriguing Reds

Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus ’98 (Alexander Valley)
Creamy, buttery, mocha-scented oak with exquisite fruit.

Carmen Carmenere ’01 (Chile)
Full bodied and velvety, with plum, licorice, and cherry flavors.

David Bruce Petit Syrah ’99 (Central Coast)
Distinctive blueberry, black currant, mocha
with crushed black pepper flavors.

Del Rio Vineyards Claret ’01 (Rogue Valley)
Complex and structured with aromatics of blueberry, cassis,
cedar, and cola.

Girardet Marechal Foch ’00 (Umpqua Valley)
Exotic black cherry flavor with hints of cinnamon, pepper, and coffee.

Novella Synergy ’00 (Paso Robles)
Chunky cherry, raspberry, and spice notes pick up modest tannin
and plenty of cedary oak tones.

Rosemount McLaren Vale GSM ’99 (Australia)
Velvety-smooth, succulent and creamy, with lively intense ripe fruit.

Spain

*Bodegas Lan Riojas Vina Lanciano Riserva ’96 (Spain)
Firm ripe tannins supporting ripe black cherry,
cassis, vanilla, and licorice.

*Conde De Valdemar Rioja Riserva ’96 (Spain)
Cherry, plum, and apple.

*Marqués De Caceres Rioja Reserva ’94 (Spain)
Strawberry, cherry, melon, and spice flavors.

France

*Chateau Clerc Milon Grand Cru Classic ’98 (Pauillac, Bordeaux)
Silky, well-crafted, with berry, currant, and licorice character.

*Chateau Gloria ’97 (St. Julien, Bordeaux)
A wine with pleasant berry and wet earth character;
medium-bodied, with silky tannins.

*E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape ’99 (Rhone)
Full-bodied yet racy, with black fruit, mocha character,
and supple tannins.

*E. Guigal Hermitage ’99 (Rhone)
Black currant and berry-centered nose,
infused with pepper, spice, and floral notes.

*E. Guigal Gigondas ’98 (Rhone)
Superripe and liqueur-like, with nobly rustic flavors of black cherry
and roasted berries.

*E. Guigal Cote Rotie ’99 (Rhone)
Expressive aromas of raspberry, coffee, roasted herbs, and pepper.

*Frederic Magnien Nuits St. George Vieilles Vignes ’99 (Bourgogne)
Mineral, blood orange, and some spices
turn up the volume on the long, long finish.

*Georges DuBoeuf Moulin a Vent ’00 (Beaujolais)
Dark berry, chocolate, and toast flavors.

*Vincent Girardin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes ’99 (Bourgogne)
Musky aromas of strawberry, coffee, and smoky oak,
with spicy wild berry flavors.

Italy

Allegrini Amarone Della Valpolicella ’96 (Veneto)
Super rich with raisins, plums, cherries, and truffles.

Ca’ Marcanda Toscana Promis ’00 (Tuscany)
Bright and fruity, with a jammy, almost malty nose.

Di Majo Norante Ramitello ’00 (Molise)
Full bodied and velvety, with plum, licorice, and cherry flavors.

*Capanna Di Montalcino ’97 (Tuscany)
Complex aromas of minerals, spices, cherries, and berries
follow through to a refined palate.

*Robert Stucchi Coltibuono Chianti Classico ’99 (Tuscany)
Full, rich, and sweet, but with plenty of grip.

*Pio Cesare Barolo ’98 (Piedmont)
High-toned but subdued aroma dominated by black cherry,
camphor, mint, licorice, and nutty oak.

Pio Cesare Barbaresco ’98 (Piedmont)
Slightly rustic but complex nose combines plum, tar, leather,
dried herbs, nuts, and smoke.

Dessert Wines

Port/Sherry

by the glass

*Bodegas Dios Baco Oloroso Jerez Sherry NV (Spain)
Velvety smooth, chocolate and treacle infused.

Foris Ruby Port ’95 (Rogue Valley)
Cherry and earthy chocolate.

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port ’97 (Portugal)
Big and raisiny, with a burnt-fruit character.

Warre’s 10-Year-Old Tawny Port (Portugal)
Lovely honey and almond aromas.

Specialty/Dessert Wines

*Bonny Doon Raspberry Framboise NV (Santa Cruz)
Delicious ripe fruit and plenty of it
in this lightly sweet, rich fruit wine.

*Chambers Rosewood Muscat (Australia)
Fresh raisin aromas, rich fruit, clean spirit.

*Eola Hills Vin d’Espice Late Harvest Gewurztraminer ’98 (Willamette Valley)
Rich, sweet honey, orange, cream, and floral-spicy aromas.

Willakenzie Late Harvest Pinot Gris ’00 (Willamette Valley)
Perfumed and spicy with honey notes.

Half Bottles

Whites

Bourgeois Sancerre Grand Reserve ’00 (France)
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley ’99 (Sonoma)
Frog’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc ’02 (Napa)
King Estate Pinot Gris ’01 (Willamette Valley)
*Philipponat Brut Champagne NV (France)
Rombauer Chardonnay ’01 (Carneros)
Trimbach Gewurztraminer ’00 (Alsace)
Veuve Cliquot Champagne Yellow Label NV (France)
Willakenzie Pinot Gris ’00 (Willamette Valley)

Reds

Beringer Nightingale Pinot Noir Reserve ’96 (Napa)
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Cabernet ’00 (Washington)
Digmanaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Mona Lisa ’98 (Tuscany)
*E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape ’01 (Rhone)
Estancia Meritage ’99 (Monterey)
La Garza Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ’99 (Southern Oregon)
MacRostie Merlot ’99 (Carneros)
*Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon ’99 (Napa)
Rex Hill Pinot Noir ’00 (Willamette Valley)
*Ridge Zinfandel Geyserville ’99 (Sonoma)
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon ’00 (Napa)
Robert Mondavi Merlot ’01 (Napa)