Cafe Gibraltar, El Granada, California

WHITE and ROSE WINES by the GLASS

GRUET BRUT de NOIR SPARKLING WINE
The domestic arm of Gruet, this sparkler is has bold effervescence, soft fruit and great flavor, highly drinkable. $8

FALESCO VITIANO BIANCO UMBRIA
Bright, clean and crisp, flavors of apple and pear, very drinkable. $5

PRAXIS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Light floral and tropical aromas, flavors of green apple, crisp acidity and a full body. $6

GOURNIER ROSE
Crisp, with aromas of citrus peel, flavors of white peach and grapefruit, nice minerality, very drinkable. $6

AVELEDA VINHO VERDE
Crisp, with flavors of green apple and citrus, lightly effervescent, with a hint of floral in
the nose. $6

TERRA FIRME ALBARINO BLANCO
A lovely bright wine with a lightly floral nose, complex creamy mid-palate and a dry finish. $7

DOMAINE des CANTARELLES VIOGNIER
Bright, lean and crisp with flavors of pear and nice acidity. $6.50

CHATEAU SOUVERAIN CHARDONNAY
Flavors of apricot and honeysuckle with ripe fig, elegant and balanced. $6.50

De ROSE VINEYARDS SHARKNOSE CHARDONNAY
Aromas of pineapple and flint, tropical flavors and a touch of butter are balanced by nice acidity and structure. $7

HEITZ CELLARS CHARDONNAY
Flavors of apple and pear with nice structure, a great food wine. $7

RED WINES by the GLASS

FALESCO VITIANO ROSSO UMBRIA
Smooth, bright fruit, balanced wood, highly drinkable. $5

GOURNIER MERLOT
Soft with deep rich fruit, an excellent value. $5.50

GABIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO
Forward fruit, prominent wood and a smooth finish. $6

MARK WEST PINOT NOIR
Forward black cherry is balanced by structured tannins and earth. $6.50

STEPHEN VINCENT CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Flavors of cherry and plum, soft oak and a touch of pepper. $6.50

ABUNDANCE ZINFANDEL
Old vine zinfandel, cherry balanced with wood and spice, great match with the menu. $6.50

ROCK RABBIT SYRAH
Very smooth, ripe black fruit, round with soft wood. $7

BRIGHT WHITES and ROSES

VITIANO BIANCO UMBRIA
Bright, clean and crisp, flavors of apple and pear, very drinkable. $20

GOURNIER ROSE
Crisp, bright, aromas of citrus peel, flavors of white peach and grapefruit, nice minerality, highly drinkable. $24

AVELEDA VINHO VERDE
Crisp, with flavors of green apple and citrus, lightly effervescent, with a hint of floral in the
nose. $24

PRAXIS SAUVINGNON BLANC
Light floral and tropical aromas with flavors fo green apple and citrus, crips acidity and a full body. $24

CHATEAU GUIOT ROSE
Dry, fragrant, lean with balanced fruit, very food-friendly. $24

DOMAINE de CANTARELLES VIOGNIER
Bright, lean and crisp with flavors of pear and nice acidity. $26

BODEGAS TERRA FIRME ALBARNO BLANCO
A lovely birght wine with a lightly floral nose, complex creamy mid-palate and a dry finish. $28

LIVIO FELLUGA SAUVIGNON BLANC
Surprising and delightful, forward rich ripe fruit and round mouth feel with the characteristic clean finish. $30

PHILIPPE RAIMBAULT SANCERRE
Bright minerality, chalky, hint of tropucal fruit, good acidity, lively and ripe. $30

WORK SAUVINGNON BLANC
Aromas of pink grapefruit and flint, flavors of tangerine, pear, melon and passion fruit, a
delight. $32

COMPLEX and STRUCTURED WHITES

RENWOOD VIOGNIER
Rich floral notes, creamy mouth feel with flavors of pear, peaches and citrus, good structure and a long spicy finish. $22

WATERBROOK VIOGNIER
Lightly floral nose, flavors of apricot, honeysuckle and peach, with bright citrus on the finish. $30

TABLAS CREEK COTES de TABLAS BLANC
California grown viognier based Rhone varietal blend with floral notes in the nose, nice minerality, crisp acid and a rich round mouth. $33

CLOS du PAPILLON SAVENNIERES
Elegant, a lightly floral nose, complex, soft on the palate with flavors of pear a very pretty
wine. $35

MICHEL OGIER la ROSINE VIOGNIER
Aromatic, yellow gold in color, flavors of apricot, white peach, lemon, honey and vanilla, elegant. $40

QUPE VIOGNIER
Highly allocated, pear, lightly floral nose, spice, full body, lush, subtle, faint cinnamon
finish. $40

2002 DOMAINE FONT de MICHELLE CHATEAUNEUF du PAPE BLANC
In very limited supply, a beautiful subtle and complex wine that pairs beautifully to food. $55

2001 DOMAINE RAPET PERNAND PREMIER CRU SOUS FRÉTILLE
A white burgandy, bright, stoney, ripe fruit, terroir, great length on the finish, an incredible
wine. $55

2002 JEAN-PHILIPPE FICHET MEURSAULT
Complex, with layers of apple, pear, hazelnut and toasty oak, nice body without dominating the palate. $75

CHARDONNAYS:

FORT ROSS CHARDONNAY
Structured with flavors of apple and a hint of lemon, great minerality, concentrated yet
lively. half bottle $22

CHATEAU SOUVERAIN CHARDONNAY
Lush fruit concentration with ripe fig, apricot and honeysuckle, elegant and balanced. $24

DE ROSE SHARKNOSE CHARDONNAY
Full body, flavors of apricot and bright citrus, creamy mouth feel is balanced by firm structure. $25

HEITZ CELLARS CHARDONNAY
Flavors of apple and pear, with nice acidity and firm structure, a great food chardonnay. $26

BURRELL SCHOOL CHARDONNAY
Burgundian style, with flavors of citrus, mango and apricot, vanilla and nutty oak, crisp acidity and a long finish. $34

MORGAN CHARDONNAY
Ripe, creamy, aromas of tropical fruit, soft with just a touch of acidity creating great
balance. $36

LOUIS TETE POUILLY-FUISSE
Lean, with flavors of apple and pear, nice acidity, pairs beautifully with the menu. $36

QUPE BIEN NACIDO Y BLOCK CHARDONNAY
A saught after Chardonnay, flavors of pear, mango and pineapple, creamy oak, nicely
balanced. $38

VARNER B BLOCK CHARDONNAY
Big, round, with prominent oak, a touch of butter and very nice structure. $40

ROMBAUER CHARDONNAY
Big, rich, bold, flavors of oak, pear and melon, round and full in the mouth. $45 ($25 half bottle)

2002 KISTLER VINE HILL VINEYARD RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Deep complex nose of grapefruit, stone and a hint of nut oil, intense minerality with a subtle spicy finish. $100

2002 KISTLER McCREA VINEYARD SONOMA MOUNTAIN
Intense aromas of minerals, lime blossom and wet stone, tightly structured, ripe and spicy in the mouth. $100

MEDIUM BODIED EARTHY REDS

E. GUIGAL COTES du RHONE
Characteristic earth and spice are complimented by nice body, prominent fruit and structure. $13 (half bottle)

MARK WEST PINOT NOIR
Balanced, medium body, cherry, wood, characteristic earth, light acid to compliment food. $24

FLINT PINOT NOIR
A wine in very low production, allowed to take on true pinot character, medium bodied, ripe red fruit, earthy spice. $28

MORGAN PINOT NOIR
Aromas of earth after the rain, smoke and leather, flavors of cherry and spice, classic
character. $38

2001 DOMAINE FONT de MICHELLE CHATEAUNEUF du PAPE
Deep fruit, characteristic earth and spice, cocoa and smoke, great with our cuisine. $55

2001 ARCADIAN GARY'S PINOT NOIR
Spice, smoke and earth, all of the classic pinot characteristics in amazing combination, the medium body and leaner style are true to the varietal, just the right balance of fruit and
wood. $60

2002 DOMAINE RAPET BEAUNE CLOS du ROI PREMIER CRU BURGANDY
A great vintage in Burgandy, this pinot has deep spice, wild cherry, a touch of cinnamon, subtle earth and minerality, a supple wine, greatly aromatic with a lingering finish, pairs beautifully with our cuisine. $65

BIGGER SPICY REDS

STORYBOOK ZINFANDEL
Renowned zinfandel, full-bodied, flavors of black cherry, with characterstic spice. $20 (half bottle)

EL HUIQUE CAMENERE RESERVE CLOCHAGUA
Lost Bordeaux varietal, this Chilean wine is surprising with rich round fruit, bold spice and characteristic herbaceous notes. $24

ABUNDANCE ZINFANDEL
Old vine zinfandel, cherry flavors balanced with wood and spice. $24

BODEGAS PAGO FLORENTINO LA MANCH PAGO FLORENTINO
100% Tempranillo, Big ripe fruit, a touch of wood and a long spicy finish. &nbps;$28

MICHEL OGIER LA ROSINE SYRAH
Considered a baby Cote Rôtie, flavors of violet, black currant and spice, medium body, round tannins. $43

LIMERICK LANE ZINFANDEL
Classic character, black fruit, earthy spice, cedar, a wine in high demand. $43

BONCAILLOU ORIGINE CORBIERES du BONCAILLOU
Rhone wine with prominent spice, great earthiness, black fruit, medium body and nice structure, excellent. &nbps;$43

2002 MICHEL OGIER CÔTE RÔTI
Classic syrah spice, meaty, gamey, with forward fruit, cherry and currant, aromas of spice box, those who appreciate the beauty of a côte rôtie will relish this wine. Ogier is the master. $90

SMOOTH DEEP REDS

GOURNIER MERLOT
Smooth with deep rich fruit, an excellent value. $20

GABIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO
Forward fruit, prominent wood and a smooth finish. $22

ROCK RABBIT SYRAH
Very smooth, ripe black fruit, round with soft wood. $24

CINCO TIERRAS MALBEC RESERVE MENDOZA
Aromas of ripe red fruit, a touch of vanilla and juniper berry, round fruit, soft wood and a touch of spice on the palate. $28

PARCEL 41 MERLOT
Limited production wine, nice structure, aromas of black cherry and leather, flavors of blackberry and mocha. $30

CAIN CUVÉE
Meritage with big black fruit, full body, supple and ripe, with enough structure for our
menu. $40

ARBIOS ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Complex with very supple tannins, herbaceous notes in the nose, and a hint of mocha on the finish. &nbps;$40

ROMBAUER MERLOT
Big, opulent, black fruit, a touch of oak and a long finish. $45 (half bottle $24)

MISS OLIVIA BRION PINOT NOIR
This high elevation Pinot is unique, aromas of wild cherry and baking spices, flavors of spicy cherries, flint and a hint of eucalyptus. $45

VARNER PINOT NOIR
Soft tannins and bold spice meet big forward black fruit, this is a very rich pinot. $45

WILLIAM HARRISON CABERNET FRANC
Only 350 cases produced, flavors of currant, black cherry, lingering anise and cedar, with a touch of coffee and spice. $50

2002 CAIN FIVE
Elegant and perfectly balanced, very low production, plush black fruit, nice structure with soft tannins and a lingering finish. $60 (half bottle)

2004 LEONETTI CELLARS MERLOT
Only a six bottle allocation this vintage, floral, subtle spice, red and black fruit aromas, big, round and soft, with a long, lively finish. $110

STRUCTURED REDS

STEPHEN VINCENT CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Smooth with flavors of cherry and plum, soft oak and a touch of pepper. $24

DOMENICO BARBERA
Aromas of Blackberry and cherry, medium body, flavors of plum and cocoa, a touch of oak and firm tannins. $24

VOSS VINEYARDS SYRAH
Aromas of blackberry, cherry and plum with flavors of blackberry, anise and vanilla, supple tannins. $24

MARQUES DE RISCAL RIOJA RESERVA
Earthy, rich in flavor, with noticeable fruit and an edge that holds up beautifully to food. $30

BLUE ROCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Elegant and beautifully balanced, complex nose, flavors of deep black fruit, rich and velvety, lasting finish. $32 (half bottle)

ALEPH CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Balanced oak and fruit with a touch of spice and subtle eucalyptus, long smooth finish. $36

2002 BENJAMIN de VIEUX CHATEAU GAUBERT GRAVES BORDEAUX
Primarily Merlot, great body, plum balanced with wood, complex and herbaceous with structured tannins. $38

TWENTY BENCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Great structure, concentrated flavors of blackberry, currant and plum, soft tannins and a long finish. $40

KEENAN MERLOT
A truly structured merlot, black fruit, wood and a full body, nothing flabby about this
merlot! $43

1999 DOMAINE les GOUBERT GIGONDAS CUVEE FLORENCE RESERVE
French meritage with aromas of violet and blackberries, flavors of black fruit and prominent wood, firm structure. $44

2002 MOUNT EDEN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Big black fruit leads to smoke, leather and chocolate, with balanced tannins and a long
finish. $55

2002 QUPE SYRAH, ALISOS VINEYARD
Deep spicy and jammy flavors, with dried raspberry and pepper, firm tannins, a ripe full wine. $55

2001 GRGICH HILLS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Aromas of black fruit, cassis and cedar, opulent and ripe, with excellent structure, and lingering tannins. $95

2001 KISTLER DURELL VINEYARD, SONOMA VALLEY
Very complex and bold with nice minerality, nuances of mocha and slate, a soil infused wine. &nbps;$110

CHAMPAGNES

Gruet Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine
The domestic Gruet, this sparkler has bold effervesence and great flavor, highly drinkable. $28

Domaine Arlaux NV Brut Champagne
Elegant, with aromas of toasty brioche, a fine bead, hints of baked apple and citrus and a long rich finish. $35 (half bottle)

1999 Gruet Blanc de Blanc Champagne
Classic champagne flavors, nutty and yeasty, soft and elegant, a vintage champagne of 100% chardonnay grapes. $55

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label Champagne
Bold, with firm structure that is balanced by flavors of almond and honey and a touch of
ginger. $70

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