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Calera De Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir

Central Coast California 2008
92 | Robert Parker Friday, May 20th, 2011
“The debut release of a new bottling, the dark ruby-hued 2007 Pinot Noir de Vil- Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne Reception | 7pm
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liers is from a 13.1-acre vineyard planted in 1997 on pure limestone soils. Cropped Dinner | 7:30pm
at an unbelievably low .78 tons of fruit per acre, the wine spent 16 months in Fran-
cois Freres oak barrels (30% new), and was bottled without filtration. It offers notes
of rhubarb, sassafras, sweet cherries, strawberries, and herbs in a full-bodied, dense, The Menu
complex, juicy format. With silky tannins, decent acidity, and a long finish, it should Maycoll Calderón | Chef de Cuisine
drink well for a decade or more.”
Precio Regular: $ 45.50 Especial de introducción: $36.75 Salmon Tartare
Válido del 9 al 27 de mayo, 2011 Soy-Ginger Dressing, Avocado and Radish
Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2009

Spring Peas
Parmesan and Sourdough Croutons
Silverado Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2009

Silverado Sangiovese Napa Valley 2007 Roasted Grouper

Deep dark red color. Upfront fruit aromatics of ripe raspberry and dried cranberry Aromatic Black Beans, Avocado and Scallion
with middle eastern spices adding an exotic note throughout. On the palate, a vi- Silverado Sangiovese, Napa Valley 2007
brant acidity emphasizes the juicy red fruit flavors that persist on a long finish.
Precio Regular: $ 37.75 Especial de introducción: $29.00 Beef Tenderloin
Válido del 9 al 27 de mayo, 2011 Gingered Shiitake Mushrooms, Soy-Caramel Sauce
Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2007

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Silverado Solo Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2007

Warm Chocolate Cake

Chateau Larose Trintaudon Haut Medoc Bordeaux 2005
with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
“A very intense colour with hints of purple. The nose is blackberries and cherries
in brandy. In the mouth we have finesse and elegance rather than exuberance. The Van Gogh Vanilla Espresso Martini
attack is straightforward, ample and fresh, the middle of the mouth is well-rounded
and enveloped by elegant tannins which do not overpower. At the finish, the tannins
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still remain tight, barely starting to fade away.”
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Precio Regular: $ 31.75 Especial de introducción: $25.75
Excludes gratuity
Válido del 9 al 27 de mayo, 2011

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MAD Cuvee Royal Tokaji Tokaj 2008 Tel: 787.809.8103
Gold Medal | Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition
Golden yellow in color. Fine citrusy aroma as well as a hint of orange peel that hits
the nose, which evolves into linden honey and then, all of a sudden, the bouquet of
wet soil after rain pops out. As soon as the wine reaches the palate, it displays hints of
apricot, later a note of pear, lime and grapefruit with a touch of vanilla. An ethereal
elegance is accompanied with the delicate and rich taste. A refreshing grapefruit es-
sence adds to the lingering finish.
Precio Regular: $ 24.50 Especial de introducción: $19.75
Válido del 9 al 27 de mayo, 2011
COLLECTORS’ SPOTLIGHT
Rubicon Cask Rubicon Estate Napa Valley 2007
“Rubion Estate 2007 CASK Cabernet Napa Valley is
Francis Ford Coppola’s “baby Rubicon” sourced from
the illustrious Inglenook vineyard in Napa Valley,
paying tribute to John Daniel, Jr. and the Inglenook
Cask wines that made this property legendary. Layers
of ripe, red cherry, plum , vanilla, cocoa and toast. The
flavor is intense, but with a supple mouthfeel. Eminently
enjoyable now, especially if served with intensely
flavored meats or cheeses, but it can also be aged for 5 to
10 years.” -Winery Notes
95 | Wine Enthusiast
“ Gorgeous, elegant and ageworthy. With a softly
tannic structure, it’s drinkable now, but should age and
gain complexity for 10 years. Dry and smooth, it has
complex flavors of blackberries, black cherries, currants, red licorice,
cola and oak. Give it some time to breathe. Now–2017 .”
Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
“The 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a
complex and refined wine that develops beautifully
in the glass to reveal multi-layered nuances of aromas.
It has a dark ruby color and an enticing nose of cassis,
black truffles and violets. On the palate, the wine has
an elegant attack and bursts with flavors of fresh forest
fruit, potpourri and Asian spices. It has a long finish
with smooth well-integrated tannins. With proper
cellaring it should give drinking pleasure through
2026.” -Winery Notes
92 | Wine Enthusiast
“Not clear if this is a long-term ager, but you definitely
want to give it a good decanting of at least four hours. You should even
pour the glasses and let them to stand for an hour. The interaction with
oxygen will open the wine up and allow it to express its herbal, soft
deliciousness. Airing also emphasizes the cherry and red currant fruit,
letting the palate enjoy this complex, tannic wine at its best.”
Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages 2007
“This highly-anticipated 2007 vintage is finally out!
And what a gem it is! This classic Bordeaux blend shows
amazing power and finesse at such a youthful stage. It’s a
magnificent Cabernet with loads of black fruit and hints
of dried herbs, olive and sage aromas. On the palate,
inviting flavors of currant, ripe black plums, blackberry
and roasted oak aromas awakens your senses. Supple
and ripe tannins surround a firm structure and lead to a
deeply extracted and lengthy finish.” -Winery Notes
90 | Robert Parker
Their famous cuvee, which was once named Wine
Spectator Wine of the Year, the 2007 Cinq Cepages is
mostly Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage. Hints of bay
leaf, black currant, sweet cherry, cedar and subtle smoke
are all present in this lush, medium to full-bodied, opulent and heady
wine. Broad and savory, it seems to be on a fast evolutionary track and
should be drunk over the next decade.
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Heitz Cellars Martha’s Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley 2006
“Pure and concentrated, our Martha’s Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon shares the unique beauty of its
Napa Valley terroir with its lush varietal aroma. This is a
well-integrated wine with a generous core of dark, rich
fruit lightly embraced with mint. Layers of black cherry
flavor unfold gracefully across the palate, building to a
long, lovely finish. Certified organic.
The incomparable Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet is
internationally acclaimed for its distinctive flavor and
quality. Whether you choose to drink it today or cellar
it for years to come, this is an unforgettable wine from
a fabulous vintage!” -Winery Notes
Ramey Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
“Our third vintage of this appellation Cabernet,
into which we declassified our final harvest from
the Larkmead Vineyard at 37% of the blend. Other
vineyards included were Somerston, 36%; Snowden,
15%; Lamoreaux, 7%; and DeSantis, 5%. Aging on
the fine lees incorporates the oak so that the two
years spent in half new barrels (a mixture of French
and American) is barely noticeable. As with all of our
wines, it was fermented with native yeasts and bacteria
and bottled without filtration. This wine combines
the harmony produced by traditional Bordelaise
winemaking techniques with the voluptuousness of a
great Napa Valley vintage. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon,
4% Malbec, 3% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2%
Cabernet Franc.” -David Ramey
92 | Robert Parker
“A stunning yet reasonably priced, high end Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
is the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa. The final bottling from the
extraordinary Larkmead Vineyard, it boasts a dense purple color as well
as a big, sweet bouquet of blueberry and black currant fruit intertwined
with licorice, bay leaf, cedar and fruitcake notes. Full-bodied and
opulent, this precocious 2007 is drinkable now and should evolve for
another 15+ years.”
92 | International Wine Cellar
“Inky ruby. Intensely perfumed bouquet of red- and blackcurrant, dark
chocolate and anise, with mounting spiciness. More open-knit and
accessible than last year’s tasting suggested it would be, offering sweet
dark fruit and cherry flavors and building tannins. The fruit takes over
on the finish, which echoes the spice and cherry notes. This has turned
out better than I expected, perhaps because all of the Larkmead fruit
went into this wine in this vintage.”
91 | Wine Spectator
“Taut, dry and earthy, with cedar, herb, forest floor, dried currant and
blackberry flavors that are full-bodied, spicy and expansive, slow to
unfold but rewarding. Ends with chewy tannins. Drink now through
2018.”
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93 / Editor’s Choice | Wine Enthusiast BRUT, ROSE & DEMI SEC
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in style to great Napa Valley Cab; deep, dense
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wine to drink now through 2017.”
Precio Reg $65.50 | ESP $53.00

Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

91 / “Editor’s Choice” | Wine Enthusiast
“A profound Cabernet
from Santa Rita’s home
vineyard in Alto Jahuel.
The hue is dark and
opaque, while the nose is
deep and earthy, but also
intensely fruity. Shows fine
structure and a lot of black
cherry and cassis. The real
deal in affordable Chilean
higher-end CS; offers a
little of everything, from
spice to herbs to olive to fine fruit.”
Precio Reg $ 19.75 | ESP $17.75

Triple C Maipo 2006

90 | Wine Advocate
“Santa Rita’s purple-colored
2006 Triple C is a blend of 65%
Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet
Sauvignon, and 5% Carmenere.
It offers up a bouquet of pain
grille, pencil lead, cinnamon,
sage, thyme, blackcurrant, and
blueberry. Slightly lean on
the palate, but with complex
flavors and plenty of spice, it
will evolve for 2-3 years but can
be approached now. December,
2010” -Jay Miller

Precio Reg $ 54.75 | ESP $44.50

Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo 2008

88 / “Best Value” | Wine Enthusiast
“Nice and ripe, with light
whiffs of olive and herbs
and strong berry fruit
aromas. The palate is pure
Maipo, meaning it blends
herbal notes with black
fruits, especially cassis. Firm
in structure, stout on the
finish, and ends with a hint
of chocolate.”
Precio Reg $15.75 | ESP $14.25
Precios válidos hasta el 31 de mayo del 2011