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wine list
New World Wines |
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On Tap by the glass |
| Org |
Paul Dolan, Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino COunty |
2009 |
$8. |
| Open |
Bench, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley |
2009 |
$9. |
| Open |
Hobo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley |
2009 |
$9. |
| Open |
Ramey, Syrah, Sonoma Coast |
2008 |
$12. |
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By the Glass - from the Bottle |
| Sust |
Rusina, Zinfandel, Alexander Valley |
2007 |
$9. |
| Sust |
Ramey, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast |
2008 |
$13. |
| Org |
Chateau du Canorgue, Cotes de Luberon Blanc, France |
2009 |
$8. |
| Sust |
Liveli, 'Passamante,' Negroamaro, Salento, Italy, IGT |
2008 |
$8. |
| NI |
J. Hofstatter, 'Meczan,' Pinot Nero, Alto Adige, Italy, DOC |
2009 |
$9. |
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Sparkling Wines by the Bottle |
| Sust |
J, 'Cuvee 20', Russian River Valley |
N.V. |
$38. |
| Sust |
Iron Horse, 'Wedding Cuvee', Russian River Valley |
2006 |
$49. |
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Local White Wines by the Bottle |
| Org |
Dry Creek Vineyards, Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg |
2008 |
$24. |
| Sust |
Chalk Hill, 'North Slope', Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley |
2006 |
$37. |
| Sust |
Cartograph, Flood Gate Vineyard, Gewurztraminer, RRV. |
2009 |
$37. |
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Sauvignon Blanc |
| Sust |
Medlock Ames, Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley |
2008 |
$34. |
| Sust |
Rochioli, Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley |
2008 |
$45. |
| Sust |
Simi, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County |
2008 |
$28. |
| Sust |
Gary Farrell, 'Redwood Ranch', Sauvignon Blanc, RRV |
2008 |
$40. |
| Sust |
Ferrari Cerrano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma County |
2009 |
$32. |
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Chardonnay |
| Org |
Michel-Schlumberger, Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley |
2007 |
$52. |
| Sust |
Stuhlmuller, Chardonnay, Alexander Valley |
2008 |
$38. |
| Sust |
La Crema, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast |
2007 |
$33. |
| Sust |
Rodney Strong, Chardonnay, Chalk Hill |
2008 |
$29. |
| Bio |
Ceritas, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley |
2006 |
$80. |
| Sust |
Ramey, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley |
2008 |
$52. |
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Rose |
| Org |
Quivira, Grenache Rose, Dry Creek Valley |
2009 |
$33. |
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Italian Wines |
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By the Glass - from the Bottle |
| Sust |
Murgo, 'Brut,' Mt. Etna, Sicily, IGT |
2007 |
$12. |
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Blanco |
| Bio |
San Lorenzo, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, DOC |
2008 |
$34. |
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Sparkling and Frizzante |
| Sust |
Carpene Malvolti, Prosecco di Conegliano, DOCG |
N.V. |
$36. |
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Local Red Wines by the Bottle |
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Pinot Noir |
| Sust |
Emeritus, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley |
2007 |
$56. |
| Sust |
Brogan, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley |
2007 |
$78. |
| Sust |
MacMurray Ranch, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast |
2008 |
$31. |
| Sust |
Olivet Lane, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley |
2008 |
$40. |
| Sust |
MacPhail, Toulouse Vineyard, Anderson Valley |
2007 |
$75. |
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Zinfandel |
| Org |
Nalle, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley |
2007 |
$49. |
| Sust |
Dashe, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley |
2008 |
$39. |
| Sust |
Seghesio, Zinfandel, Sonoma County |
2008 |
$38. |
| Org C |
Paul Dolan, Zinfandel, Mendocino |
2007 |
$33. |
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Rhone, Italian and Other Varietals |
| Org |
Verge, Syrah, Dry Creek Valley |
2007 |
$41. |
| Sust |
Nico, Dolcetto, Dry Creek Valley |
2008 |
$42. |
| Sust |
Longboard, 'Point Break Red', North Coast |
2007 |
$33. |
| Sust |
Foppiano, Petit Sirah, Sonoma County |
2005 |
$31. |
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Bordeaux Varietals |
| Sust |
Lancaster, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley |
2006 |
$80. |
| Sust |
Louis M. Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County |
2007 |
$28. |
| Sust |
Chelsea Goldschmit, Merlot, Alexander Valley |
2008 |
$32. |
| Sust |
Mauritson, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County |
2007 |
$39. |
| Sust |
Acorn, Cabernet Franc, Russian River Valley |
2006 |
$35. |
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Bianco |
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North |
| Org |
Claudio Vio, Vermentino, Liguria |
2007 |
$49. |
| Bio |
Alois Lageder, 'Beta, Delta', Chard.Grigio, Trentino Alto Adige, IGT |
2008 |
$39. |
| Org |
Elena Walch, Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige, DOC |
2008 |
$31. |
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Central |
| Bio |
San Lorenzo, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, DOC |
2008 |
$27. |
| Org |
Sergio Mottura, Orvieto Secco, Lazio, DOC |
2008 |
$29. |
| Bio |
La Stoppa, 'Ageno', Emilia IGT |
2005 |
$80. |
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South |
| Org |
La Sibilia, Falanghina, Campi Flegrei, DOC |
2009 |
$34. |
| Sust |
Librandi, Ciro Bianco, DOC |
2008 |
$26. |
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The Italian Islands |
| Sust |
Valle dellAcate, Insolia, Sicily, IGT |
2009 |
$27. |
| Sust |
Vini Biondi, 'Outis', Etna Bianco Superiore, DOC |
2006 |
$58. |
| Org |
Barone di Villagrande, Etna Bianco Superiore, DOC |
2007 |
$43. |
| Org |
Terre Di Pentelleri, 'Cinque Denti', Zibibbo, Pantelleri, DOC |
2006 |
$45. |
| Sust |
Mancini, Vermentino, Sardegna, DOC |
2009 |
$32. |
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Rosso |
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North |
| Bio |
Les Cretes, Pinot Noir, Valle d'Aoste, DOC |
2006 |
$53. |
| NI |
Villa Claudia, Gattinara, DOCG |
2000 |
$30. |
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Central |
| Ct Bio |
Quattro Mani, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, DOC |
2008 |
$24. |
| Sust |
La Mozza, Morellino di Scansano, DOC |
2007 |
$35. |
| Ct Org |
Fattoria di Calcinaia, Chianti Classico, DOCG |
2004 |
$44. |
| Sust |
Tenuta Arceno, 'Prima Voce', Toscana, IGT |
2006 |
$32. |
| Sust |
Luciano Landi, Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, DOC |
2007 |
$41. |
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The South |
| Sust |
Librandi, 'Duca Sanfelice', Ciro, DOC |
2007 |
$38. |
| Sust |
Odoardi, 'Savuto', Calabria, IGT |
2007 |
$27. |
| Sust |
Castello Monaci, 'Piluna', Primitivo, Salento, IGT |
2008 |
$28. |
| Org |
La Rivolta, Aglianico del Taburno, DOC |
2006 |
$48. |
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The Italian Islands |
| Sust |
Cantina Corbera, Nerello Mascalese, Etna Rosso, DOC |
2007 |
$24. |
| Sust |
Colosi, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, DOC |
2008 |
$36. |
| Org |
Argioloas 'Pedera', Sardegna, |
2006 |
$33. |
| Org |
Contini, 'Tonaghe', Cannonau di Sardegna, DOC |
2005 |
$30. |
| Org |
Graci, 'Quota 600', Etna Rosso, Sicily, DOC |
2006 |
$89. |
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France |
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Blanc |
| Org |
Gaujal de Saint Bon, Picpoul de Pinet, France |
2008 |
$24. |
| Bio |
Chateau la Canorgue, Cotes du Luberon Blanc, France |
2009 |
$37. |
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Rouge |
| Bio |
Puzelat, ' Rouge est Mis,' Pinot Meunier, Vin de Table |
2009 |
$56. |
| Org |
Domaine Muscaillo, Pinot Noir, Limoux, France |
2007 |
$44. |
| Bio |
Montirius, Cote du Rhone, France |
2008 |
$32. |
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Spain |
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Blanco |
| Bio |
Telmo Rodriguez, 'Basa Blanco', Rueda |
2008 |
$31. |
| Sust |
Bodegas Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Biaxas |
2008 |
$27. |
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Rojo |
| Sust |
Altos de la Hoya, Monastrell, Jumilla |
2008 |
$27. |
| Org |
Hermanos Pecina, 'Joven', Rioja |
2007 |
$30. |
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ross’s philosophy
 Ross Hallett h2hotel's "green" philosophy plays out from roof to room, and I've worked hard to bring it to the wine list too. Each wine you see is doing something to contribute to true sustainability, be it carbon off-setting, a unique approach to worker compensation or encouraging biodiversity. Some are officially certified, but since certification is expensive, many are not. So how can I say that every bottle on the list is in some way "sustainable?" I rely on my "experiential database"... conversations, visits and good, old-fashioned relationships.
I like to say, if you're going to imbibe spirits, it's nice if it's made by a good spirit too.
Most of our wines are crafted locally, but carefully-selected imports bring diversity to the list. I love gauging where someone's palate is, and then offering options that take them somewhere they might not have gone. Our "wines on tap" program (specially designed using argon displacement to keep the wines fresh) even lets you taste before you buy.
And, to bring it full circle, having wines on tap prevents excess waste too. I go directly to the wineries to fill our barrels, which saves 24 corks, bottles and labels for each.
Ross Hallett
Wine Director
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