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Wine by the Glass || Half Bottles || Derek's Cellar Selects
Bottles with Bubbles || Chardonnays || Tired of Chardonnays?
Pinot Noirs || Rhône Rangers || Italians & Their Relatives || Cabernets
Merlots || Zinfandels || Other Reds || Beers
Derek's
Wine by the Glass
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| Sparkling |
n.v. TAITTINGER, Brut, ‘Laq Francaise’ - France
$16
One of finest non-vintage wines from Champagne! |
n.v. VEUVE DU VERNAY, Blanc de Blancs - France
$9 |
| White |
2004 BABICH, Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough District, New Zealand
$10 |
2003 JOSEPH DROUHIN. Chardonnay, Saint-Veran - Burgundy
$9
“A lovely White Burgundy!” D.D. |
DEREK’S FEATURED SELECTION
$14 |
| Pink |
2004 CHATEAU MOURGUES DU GRES - France
$8
A blend of Rhône varietals, this dry rosé is well suited to spicy foods.
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| Red |
2003 JOSEPH PHELPS, ‘Pastiche’ – Napa Valley
$8
A beautiful ‘Meritage’ made by one of California’s premier wineries. |
2003 VILLIERA, Cabernet Sauvignon – South Africa
$9 |
DEREK’S FEATURED SELECTION
$14 |
Derek’s is excited to offer premium wines by the glass from our award winning cellar. These wines change daily and are selected with attention to the chef's seasonal menus, as well as the desire to feature unique and/or hard to find wines. Please ask your server about tonight's availability.
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Featured Winery
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| Bin 202 |
2003 CRAGGY RANGE, Sauvignon Blanc, Te Muna Road Vineyard – Martinborough
$52
Exotic aromas of lime, peach, honeysuckle and passionfruit, with
exuberant flavors of apples, lime and rich tropical fruits.
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| Bin 401 |
2003 CRAGGY RANGE, Pinot Noir, Te Muna Road Vineyard – Martinborough
$70
Complex aromas of black cherries and sweet herbs with classic varietal
cherry and blackberry flavors. The texture is sensuous and the
structure velvety, with extended length and refined power.
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| Bin 702 |
2002 CRAGGY RANGE, Merlot, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard – Hawks Bay
$60
Aromas of black fruit, spice, chocolate and coffee with hints of tobacco
with warm, rich, lush and full-bodied texture supported by generous,
finely-structured tannins. The finish is long and exotically silky.
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| Bin 750 |
2002 CRAGGY RANGE, Meritage, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard, ‘Sophia’ – Hawks Bay
$100
Deep black cherry colored, exotically fragrant wine with aromas
of black plums, cassis, licorice, spice, tobacco, coffee and violets with
notes of blueberries and bitter chocolate and an extended finish.
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Derek’s is excited to offer a few of the premier wines from
Craggy Range. Craggy Range is setting the benchmark for quality in
New Zealand with beautifully crafted wines from single vineyards. Our
selections above are lovingly crafted by true wine enthusiasts.
Please let us know if you would like a recommendation!
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Bottles with Bubbles
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| Sparkling |
| Bin 1 |
n.v. VILLIERA, 'Tradition', Brut - South Africa
$34 |
| Bin 2 |
n.v. RIVALTA, Prosécco - Italy
$40 |
| Bin 3 |
n.v. RODERER ESTATE, Brut – Anderson Valley
$44 |
| Bin 4 |
2000 SCHRAMSBERG, Blanc de Noirs - California
$40
Primarily Pinot Noir, with a touch of Chardonnay. |
| Bin 5 |
2001 SCHRAMSBERG, Blanc de Blancs - California
$60
Made from Napa (54%), Sonoma (22%), Mendocino (16%), Monterrey (6%) and Marin (2%) fruit. |
| Champagne |
| Bin 10 |
n.v. COMTE AUDIOIN DE CAMPIERRE, ‘Cuvee des Ambassabeurs’, Brut
$68 |
| Bin 12 |
n.v. DRAPPIER, ‘Carte D’Or’, Brut
$75 |
| Bin 14 |
n.v. DUVAL-LEROY, Rose De Saignee
$70 |
| Bin 15 |
2004 JEAN LAURENT, Blanc de Blancs, Brut
$85 |
| Bin 50 |
n.v. HEIDSIECK, ‘Diamant Blanc’
$112 |
| Bin 52 |
n.v. HEIDSIECK, ‘Diamant Bleu’
$112 |
| Bin 54 |
1997 LOUIS ROEDERER, ‘Cristal’
$295 |
| Bin 56 |
1996 MOET et CHANDON, ‘Dom Perignon’
$195 |
| Bin 57 |
2000 LANTAGE, Blanc de Blancs, Premier Cru (1.5 liter)
$210 |
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
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| Bin 100 |
2003 BENNET FAMILY, Chardonnay – Russian River Valley
$33 |
| Bin 101 |
2002 CORRINE ET JEAN-PIERRE GROSSOT, Chablis - Burgundy
$38 |
| Bin 102 |
2001 DOMAINE RAPET PERE ET FILS, Chardonnay - Pernand-Vergelesses.Burgundy
$81 |
| Bin 104 |
2003 JOSEPH DROUHIN. Chardonnay, Saint-Veran - Burgundy
$35 |
| Bin 105 |
2003 LYNMAR, Chardonnay – Russian River Valley
$50
A well-crafted example of Russian River Chardonnay: buttery and oaky. |
| Bin 106 |
2003 THREE SAINTS, Chardonnay – Santa Barbara Couny
$44
Includes fruit from the Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Rita Hills appelations. |
| Bin 150 |
2002 PAHLMEYER, Chardonnay - Napa Valley
$119
A beautiful (if not perfect) example of the ‘New World’ style. |
| Bin 200 |
2002 LAVA CAP, Fume Blanc – El Dorado County
$30 |
| Bin 201 |
2004 BELMONTE, Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough District, New Zealand
$36 |
| Bin 202 |
2003 CRAGGY RANGE, Sauvignon Blanc – Martinborough, New Zealand
$52
A gorgeous example of the quality and style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc;
produced with grapes the acclaimed Te Muna Road Vineyard. |
| Bin 203 |
2003 DOMAINE CROTEREAU, Sauvignon Blanc – Loire, France
$37
A rustic and robust wine from the left bank of the Cher, our offering from the Quincy appellation. |
| Bin 205 |
2002 QUIVIRA, Sauvignon Blanc, Fig Tree Vineyard – Dry Creek Valley
$30
Ripe fruit with citrus enhanced by barrel fermentation! |
| Bin 206 |
2004 STAETE LANDT, Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough District, New Zealand
$40 |
Other Whites
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| Bin 302 |
2003 VILLIERA, Chenin Blanc – Stellenbosch, South Africa
$34 |
| Bin 305 |
2002 HANS LANG, Riesling Spatlese, ‘Rheingau’ - Germay
$54 |
| Bin 306 |
2002 ALBERT MANN, Gewürztraminer, Grand Cru Steingrubler - Alsace
$70 |
| Bin 308 |
2003 ANGLIM, Viognier, Bien Nacido Vineyard – Santa Barbara County
$36
Featured at our April tasting of boutique and family producers from the central coast. |
| Bin 311 |
2002 BISSON, Soavé - Azienda Agricola, Italy
$32 |
| Bin 313 |
2003 SAN FELICE, ‘Bel Caro’ - Italy
$27
A blend of Vermentino (70%) and Sauvignon Blanc (30%). |
| Bin 314 |
2002 COOPER MOUNTAIN, Pinot Gris, Reserve – Willamette Valley, Oregon
$35 |
| Bin 315 |
2003 ALTA VISTA, Torrontes - Argentina
$26
A varietal originally grown in Italy that thrives in Argentina. A wonderful aperitif! |
| Bin 316 |
2003 MAIA, Torrentes - Argentina
$30 |
| Bin 317 |
2004 CHATEAU DE LANCYRE, Vin Gris, ‘Pic Saint-Loup’ - France
$35 |
| Bin 318 |
2004 LYNMAR, Vin Gris – Russian River Valley
$40
A wonderful Rosé made from Pinot Noir! |
Pinot Noirs
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| Bin 400 |
2003 ARISTA, ‘Harper’s Rest’ – Russian River Valley
$72 |
| Bin 401 |
2003 BRICKHOUSE, ‘Les Dijonnais’ – Willamette Valley
$85
A gorgeous wine from THE appellation for Pinot Noir in the United States. |
| Bin 404 |
2003 CRAGGY RANGE, Te Muna Road Vineyard – Martinborough, New Zealand
$70 |
| Bin 405 |
2003 DIERBERG – Santa Maria Valley
$70 |
| Bin 408 |
2001 DOMAINE PHILIPPE GIRARD, ‘Savigny-Les-Beaune’, Premier Cru - Burgundy
$76 |
| Bin 410 |
2002 LYNMAR, Quail Hill Vineyar, ‘Quail Cuvee’ – Russian River Valley
$72 |
| Bin 411 |
2001 TARIUS, Pisoni Vineyard – Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterrey County
$80 |
| Bin 450 |
1999 MOINE-HUDELOT, ‘Chambolle-Musigny’, Premier Cru - Burgundy
$150 |
| Bin 451 |
1993 HUDELOT-NOELLAT, ‘Clos de Vougeot’, Grand Cru - Burgundy
$195 |
Rhônes
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| Bin 500 |
2000 CHATEAU DE LA GARDINE, Châteauneuf du Pape - France
$98 |
| Bin 501 |
2001 DOMAINE DE FERRAND, Châteauneuf du Pape - France
$79 |
| Bin 503 |
2002 ANGLIM, Syrah, Fralich Vineyard – Paso Robles
$36 |
| Bin 504 |
2000 LAVA CAP, Syrah – Sierra Foothills
$88 |
| Bin 505 |
2003 PENNY’S HILL, Shiraz, ‘Red Dot’ – Australia
$438 |
| Bin 507 |
2003 POSSUM’S VINEYARD, Shiraz (unfiltered) – McLaren Vale, Australia
$60 |
| Bin 508 |
2004 LAURENCE FERAUD, ‘Plume Bleue’ - France
$30
50% Grenache and 50% Syrah. |
| Bin 510 |
2001 EARL BRONZO, Bandol (unfiltered), ‘La Bastide Blanche’ - France
$65
Composed of Mouvedre, Cinsault and Grenache, this jewel is produced in the southern Rhone Valley. |
| Bin 512 |
2003 LAURENCE FERAUD, ‘Plan Pegau’ - France
$37
A delightful and aromatic blend of Mouvedre and Grenache. |
Italians & Their Relatives
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| Bin 900 |
2002 CASANOVA DI NERI, Rosso di Montalcino - Italy
$40 |
| Bin 902 |
2002 DONNAFUGATA, ‘Tancredi’ – Sicily, Italy
$52 |
| Bin 904 |
1996 MONTECALVI, Alta Valle della Greve - Italy
$35 |
| Bin 904 |
2002 NOCETO, Sangiovese – Shenandoah Valley
$35 |
| Bin 906 |
2001 POLIZIANO, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Italy
$46 |
| Bin 907 |
2000 SAN FELICE, Chianti Classico Riserva, ‘Il Grigio’ - Italy
$35 |
| Bin 910 |
2000 TENUTA DI TRECCIANO, Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva - Italy
$32 |
| Bin 950 |
2002 BRANCAIA, ‘Il Blu’ – Tuscany, Italy
$106 |
| Bin 951 |
1999 CASANOVA DI NERI, Brunello di Montalcino, ‘Tenut Nuova’ - Italy
$120 |
| Bin 953 |
1998 RAIMONDI, Amarone, Villa Monteleone - Italy
$110 |
"It is surprising that - despite their quality - Italian wines are not better known in California. Surprising and disappointing because they are well suited to food. Please ask if you have a question and/or would like a recommendation."
~ D.D.
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Cabernet
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| Bin 600 |
2000 AMIRAL BEYCHEVELLE – Saint-Julian, Bordeaux
$88 |
| Bin 601 |
2002 ANDREW WILL, Two Blondes Vineyard – Washington
$79
A blend of Cabernet (55%) with Cabernet Franc (45%). |
| Bin 602 |
2002 CHATEAU LA GRANDE ROCHE – Napa Valley
$68 |
| Bin 604 |
2001 CHATEAU LES CHARMETTES - Bordeaux
$60 |
| Bin 605 |
1995 CHATEAU LE FOURNAS, ‘Bauvoyre’ – Pauillac, Bordeaux
$65 |
| Bin 606 |
1996 CHATEAU PRIEURE-LICHINE, Grand Cru – Margaux, Bordeaux
$72 |
| Bin 608 |
2001 CLOS TITA – Santa Cruz Mountais
$66 |
| Bin 609 |
2000 FOLEY, La Cuesta Vineyard – Santa Ynez Valley
$40 |
| Bin 610 |
1999 DELHEIM, ‘Grand Reserve’ – Stellenbosch, South Africa
$90 |
| Bin 611 |
2001 GLEN ELDON – Barossa Valley, Australia
$45 |
| Bin 613 |
2002 STELTZNER, Claret – Napa Valley
$40
A blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (and a staff favorite). |
| Bin 614 |
2002 STELTZNER – Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley
$75 |
| Bin 616 |
2000 SWANSON, ‘Alexis’ - Napa Valley
$82
A Cabernet-based proprietary blend, from Swanson’s Schmidt Ranch estate. |
| Bin 617 |
1999 TITUS – Napa Valley
$85 |
| Bin 650 |
1999 ATALON, Beckstaffer Vineyard – Napa Valley
$145 |
| Bin 651 |
2000 CHATEAU MARGAUX, ‘Pavillon Rouge’ – Margaux, Bordeaux
$115 |
| Bin 652 |
1999 GIRARD – Napa Valley
$103 |
| Bin 653 |
2002 RUDD, Oakville Estate – Napa Valley
$150 |
| Bin 654 |
2001 OPUS ONE, Meritage - Napa Valley
$290 |
| Bin 655 |
2002 TITUS, Reserve – Napa Valley
$110 |
Merlot
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| Bin 700 |
2000 ATALON – Napa Valley
$62 |
| Bin 702 |
2002 CRAGGY RANGE, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard – Hawks Bay, New Zealand
$60 |
| Bin 706 |
2001 OSOYOOS LAROSE, ‘La Grand Vin’ – Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
$72
A French winemaker producing a traditional ‘right-bank’ Bordeaux… in Canada. |
| Bin 709 |
2003 SINEANN, ‘Blend’ – Columbia Valley, Washington
$52
Merlot (42%), Syrah (32%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (26%) |
| Bin 775 |
2001 SCHUG – Sonoma Valley (375 ml)
$26 |
| Bin 750 |
2002 CRAGGY RANGE, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard, ‘Sophia’ –New Zealand
$100
A bold blend of Merlot (65%), Cabernet Franc (30%) and Malbec (5%) from Hawkes Bay. |
| Bin 751 |
2001 FISHER VINEYARDS, ‘RCF’ Vineyard – Napa Valley
$105 |
Other Reds
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| Bin 800 |
2001 DEUX AMIS, Zinfandel – Sonoma County
$40 |
| Bin 801 |
2002 CLAYTON, Zinfandel, Old Vine - Lodi
$70 |
| Bin 802 |
1997 HARTFORD, Zinfandel, Highwire Vineyard - Russian River Valley
$90 |
| Bin 804 |
2003 SAUCELITO CANYON, Zinfandel – Arroyo Grande Valley
$40 |
| Bin 805 |
1999 TITUS, Zinfandel – Napa Valley
$80 |
| Bin 806 |
2000 TURLEY, Zinfandel, Pesenti Vineyard – Paso Robles
$125 |
| Bin 808 |
2000 TURLEY, Zinfandel, Dogtown Vineyard – Lodi
$135 |
| Bin 810 |
2003 SOLJANS, Pinotage, North Island Estate – New Zealand
$43 |
| Bin 811 |
2003 CHATEAU DU DONJON, Minervois, ‘Grande Tradition’ - France
$42 |
| Bin 812 |
2003 ARCS, ‘Terra Alta’ - Spain
$28
An unfiltered blend reminiscent of a young Chateauneuf du Pape! |
| Bin 815 |
2002 MAIA, Malbec - Argentina
$30 |
Derek's Beer List
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| AMSTEL LIGHT, Pilsner – Holland |
$6 |
CZECHVAR, Pilsner – Ceske, Czech Republic
The original ‘Budweiser’. |
$6 |
MORETTI, Lager – Italy
An European standard for beer for generations. |
$6 |
HANSA, Pilsner– Bergen, Norway
Flavors reminiscent of wheat and citrus |
$6 |
| NORTH COAST ‘PRANQSTER’, Belgian Style Golden Ale – Fort Bragg, CA |
$6 |
| MONTY PYTHON’S HOLY GRAIL ALE, Amber Session Ale – England |
$8 |
| BELHAVEN, Traditional Scotch Ale – London, England |
$6 |
| ALESMITH ‘OLD NUMBSKULL’, Barley Wine Ale (750 ml) – San Diego, Ca |
$18 |
LOST COAST ‘DOWNTOWN BROWN’, Traditional Brown Ale – Eureka, CA
This sweet and malty brown is easily one of our favorite California beers. |
$6 |
BEAMISH, Irish Scout – Cork, Ireland
"The best brewery, 'top-to-bottom', in the United Kingdom!" M.G. |
$6 |
SAMUEL SMITH'S, Nut Brown Ale - ENGLAND
Very dark and creamy; one of the least known, yet most drinkable stouts in Europe. |
$6 |
| LINDEMAN’S, Framboise Lambic – Vlezenbeek, Belgium |
$14 |
While wine is the more traditional pairing for fine foods, beer can be a surprising
and effective alternative. Derek’s is proud to offer the above selections for your
enjoyment. If you have any questions or would like a recommendation, please let us know!
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