RED WINE Burgundy Made from the Pinot Noir (see below). N/A 1997 43.50 burgundy.jpg Bordeaux Made predominantly from the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Merlot. N/A 1998 12.99 bordeaux.jpg Cabernet Sauvignon Full, robust and deep wine. Makes the Bordeaux wines of France. High in tannin, little bitter, can age for a long time, grows in complexity. Musty, Blackcurrant, berry, butter, pepper, chocolate, mint and vanilla. 1998 14.99 cabernetsauvignon.jpg Grenache Becoming more popular in California, is used in rose' wines. Flowers, berries, tea, pepper. 1999 15.99 grenache.jpg Pinot Noir Lighter in colour and tannin, pairs well with many foods as it lingers, softer than a cabernet and matures quicker. Makes Burgundies, and is also used in Champagne. Strawberry. Raspberry, cherry, grapes, flowers, butter, vanilla and spices. 1996 $18.99 pinotnoir.jpg Meritage Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other grapes in the style of a Bordeaux. N/A 1997 12.99 meritage.jpg Merlot "Softer" and less "harsh", contains less tannin, is richer and sweeter. Ages quickly. Berry, cherry, vanilla, mint, black pepper and olive. 1995 13.99 merlot.jpg Nebbiolo Used in many Italian wines, very deep, complex, and dark wines that age well. Roasted flavors, plum, fig, nutty and "earthy". 1999 9.99 nebbiolo.jpg Sangiovese Rich, deep, and fruity. Used to make Chianti and a number of other wines, especially in Tuscany, Italy. Berries, cherry, plum, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper. 1998 41.99 sangiovese.jpg Syrah The grape, when fully ripe, has increased sugar, alcohol, color and bitterness. Full, dark and a roasted flavour. Berries, oak, smoke, blackcurrants, and leather aromas. 1995 12.99 syrah.jpg Zinfandel Dark purple, most commonly consumed while young as it retains its fruit flavor, but it also ages well. Also used to create White Zinfandel (a semi-sweet blush). Strawberry, raspberry, plum, raisins, pepper and spices. 1999 31.99 zinfandel.jpg WHITE WINE Chablis Made from Chardonnay (see below). N/A 1999 23.99 chablis.jpg Chardonnay Varies with region and process, but usually subtle, dry and crisp. Absorbs flavours, is used in many white wines, and champagne. Goes very well with food. Flowery, buttery. Warm regions: very fruity. Aged in oak: Vanilla, nuts, cloves. 1998 12.99 chardonnay.jpg Chenin Blanc Not too common. Produces wines which range from very dry to very sweet. Fruity (apples, citrus, blossoms, melon), honey and spice. 1997 9.99 cheninblanc.jpg Gewurztraminer (Geh-Vert-Tra-Mih-Ner) Wines produced vary from from dry to very sweet. Very full flavour. Fruit (peach, citrus), honey, spice, roses. 1996 9.99 gewurztraminer.jpg Marsanne Commonly combined with Rousanne, full body with low acid. Used to make Hermitages. Apples, nuts, spice. 1999 9.99 marsanne.jpg Rousanne Commonly combined with Marsanne, full body with low acid. Used to make Hermitages. Apples, nuts, spice. 1994 7.99 rousanne.jpg Muscat Universal and very versatile grape, can produce both sweet and dry wines, still or sparkling, fortified or table. Grapes, flowers and spice. 1998 15.99 muscat.gif Pinot Blanc Simple, full in body, can produce both sweet and dry. Light: Apples, almonds. 1999 33.00 pinotblanc.jpg Pinot Gris Rich in style, these wines go well with most food. "Pinot Grigio" in Italy (not as rich), also "Tokay d'Alsace". Light: Oranges, pine, nuts. 1999 15.99 pinotgris.jpg Riesling This is the classic grape of Germany. Wines produced have a balance between fruit and acidity, whether it be in a dry crisp style, or a full bodied luscious sweet wine. Gains complexity with age. Very aromatic, both crispness and sweetness of an apple. 1996 28.99 riesling.jpg Semillon Full in body, rich in texture. Usually blended with other grape varieties, is the principal grape in the full and sweet Sauternes. Sweet (honey, fruit), nuts. 1993 12.99 semillon.jpg Sauvignon Blanc (Fume' Blanc) Crisp, light and refreshing, good with appetizers and light dishes. Poor wines can taste like weeds or herbs. Oak adds fullness and depth. Mature early, and are cheaper than Chardonnay. Bell peppers, grass, straw. Some: fruity, floral, spicy. Aged in oak: Vanilla, spice. 1995 8.99 sauvignonblanc.jpg Viognier (vee-yohn-yay) Very rich and dry, medium in body, presently popular. Also makes Condrieu from the Northern Rhone in France. Strong fruit (orange blossoms, melon, pear) 1999 21.50 viognier.jpg White Burgundy Made from Chardonnay. N/A 1999 20.99 whiteburgundy.jpg DESSERT WINE Cream Sherry Pale light and dry sherry. N/A 1999 8.99 creamsherry.jpg Moldovan Pastoral. Red dessert wine made from selected Lidia grapes. Original full flavor palate with mellow fruit aromas. N/A 1999 10.99 moldovan.jpg SPARKLING WINE Blanc de Noir Made from the dark Pinot Noir grape, but with skins removed before the colour is extracted. Has more body and complexity. Color varies from gold to bright pink. N/A 1999 15.99 blancdenoir.jpg Blanc de Blanc Made entirely from all green (white) grapes, usually the Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, tastes lighter and fruitier. N/A 1999 13.99 blancdeblanc.jpg Champagne Varies greatly in quality. Made from the Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay grapes. Not much residual sugar, just enough to balance the acidity. N/A 1999 11.99 champagne.gif Spumante "Sparkling" in Italian, spumante has a hint of honey. Brut is dry, Asti Spumante is sweet. N/A 1997 15.99 spumante.jpg