When Dean Carson called about creating a new wine list, I thought, “What a great idea.

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Two Chicago institutions, both family-owned and operated, cooperating
in their respective fields of expertise. This list is a selection of great wines from wonderful wineries.
I find these to be reliable, delicious bottles.

Todd Hess
Wine Director, Sam's Wines & Spirits

Wines By The Glass Or Bottle

Evans & Tate Gnarra Chardonnay 795 2400
Cooler growing in areas in Australia make great Chardonnays, combining fruit & depth

Franciscan Chardonnay 995 3500

Wonderful balance between the fruit and oak, a satisfying & full-bodied style

Zemmer Pinot Grigio 895 3300

Full of fresh fruit & white flowers, dry finish

Vinum Cellars Chard-no-way (Chenin Blanc) 850 2900

Aromatic tropical fruit, great straw color, clean & crisp

Beringer White Zinfandel 650 2200

Fruity & slightly sweet, the best in its class

Montes Reserve Merlot 725 2400

Black cherry fruit, smooth, well-balanced, soft & friendly finish

Flying Fish Merlot 950 3400

Beautiful deep purple color with aromas of vanilla, blueberry & mocha, with an elegant finish

Wind Tree Cabernet 725 2400

Soft, stylish Cabernet made from excess Ferrari Carano grapes

Hess Select Cabernet 995 3500

Ripe raspberry, black cherry & brown sugar oak-aging for a soft, rich roundness

Seghesio Zinfandel 1175 3900

Venerable Sonoma producer makes one of the best red Zins around

Bottled Beer
Budweiser/Light/Select Samuel Adams Heineken
Coors Light Killian’s Red Beck’s/Beck’s Dark
Amstel Light Goose Island Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite/Miller Sharp’s Honey Brown Corona
Miller Genuine Draft Rolling Rock Okaocim “O.K.”

Premium House Brands

When customers order a cocktail without specifying a brand our barkeeps pour brands listed below:
Ballantine’s Scotch Gilbey’s Gin Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
Montezuma Tequila Gilbey’s Vodka Beam’s 8 Star Whisky Blend
Castillo Rum Christian Brothers Brandy CinZano Vermouth