Entire wine list - Angus Barn

88 Pages·2013·0.8 MB·English

by  Henk Schuitemaker

WINE LIST

We believe wine is a very important part of
the dining experience. Our goal at the
Angus Barn is to enhance that experience
by providing a wide variety of wines to
please every palate and suit every occasion.
To achieve that goal, we carefully
select and cellar an extensive
collection of wines
including rare and vintage wines.

While we do our best to have all wines on
our list available, occasionally we maybe
temporarily unable to provide a specific wine,
and vintages are subject to change. Any
unavailable selections will be noted by a red dot.
Should you desire a wine that we are temporarily
out of, a wine steward will gladly assist you
in another comparable selection.

If you wish to enjoy your own special
wine in our restaurant, there is a
corkage fee of $15.00 per bottle.

It is with great pride and pleasure that we
present this list.

The Angus Barn
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The late Thad Eure Jr., who exemplified the
meaning of hospitality, saw great potential in
having a world class wine list which eventually
led to the Wine Cellar. When North Carolina
changed from a dry state in 1979 to “liquor by the
drink,” it was then that Thad’s instincts in
developing the wine list proved fortuitous for the
Barn. After Thad’s untimely death in 1988, Alice
and Van were challenged with completing Thad’s
dream of building a world-class wine cellar.

The coveted Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, won
in 1989, is the highest achievement a restaurant
can receive for its wine list. The award is given
annually to very few restaurants worldwide that
show an uncompromising devotion to the quality
of their wine program. These restaurants must
offer a minimum of 1600 selections and feature a
serious breadth of top wine producers; outstanding
depth of mature vintages; a selection of large
format bottles; excellent compatibility with the
restaurant menu; and superior organization,
presentation and wine service.

Currently the Angus Barn holds 23 consecutive
Grand Awards that grace the hallway spiraling
down to what was once a cluttered basement
where wines were stored. Currently, only 80 plus
restaurants through out the world claim the
distinction of the Grand Award. In May of 1991,
we officially opened the 27,500 bottle wine cellar
with an accompanying dining room, Alice’s Room,
named in Alice’s memory. In 2007, the Cellar
expanded to include a 2nd dining room,
Thad’s Room, named in Thad’s memory and a
Wine Cellar Kitchen.
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Certified Wine Sommelier Henk Schuitemaker,
often referred to as “The Wine Guy” has been with
the restaurant for 26yrs. He is responsible for
maintaining the wine cellar and wine list. Due to
his diligence and hard work, the Angus Barn has
maintained the Grand Award since 1989. Henk’s
responsibilities also include the wine education of
the entire service staff, public wine tastings and a
special wine course that he teaches for future
Sommeliers. He has cultivated an entire team of
wine professionals.

Please feel free to ask Henk or one of our
Sommeliers to stop by your table to help with your
wine selection. The staff listed below passed the
Court of Master Sommelier’s first level course.
The staff with an asterisk have become
Certified Sommeliers through the Court of Master
Sommeliers. Both levels require a tremendous
amount of hard work and dedication.

We are proud to introduce them to you.

Deena Bevis Garzik* Kirsten Holshausen*
Lance Odvody* Chris Marks
Destry Swaim Jim McGovern
Kevin Tuttle Renee Esmond
Doug Lassan Samuel Key
Kelly Joslin Joel Bishop
Robert Moore Michael Murdoch
Bud Lay Aaron Johnson
Johnny Hall Mike Erlichman
William Alan Ferguson Bruce Hill
Stephanie Williams Kiki Murphy
Betsy Birdsall Gregory Martinez
Drew Pace Julie Rydzewski
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVENTURE PAGES 6 - 7

HALF BOTTLES 8 - 9

LARGE FORMAT BOTTLES 10- 12

CALIFORNIA: WHITE 13 - 19
Sparkling 13
Chardonnay 14 - 15
Sauvignon Blanc 16
Pinot Blanc 16
Albariño 16
Pinot Gris 17
Chenin Blanc 17
Riesling 17
Gewürztraminer 18
Marsanne 18
Viognier 18
Rosé 18
Dessert 19

CALIFORNIA: RED 20 - 38
Pinot Noir 20 - 21
Merlot 22 - 23
Zinfandel 24 - 25
Cabernet Sauvignon 26 - 35
Red Blends 36
Barbera 36
Charbono 36
Cabernet Franc 36
Mourvedre 37
Sangiovese 37
Petite Sirah 37
Valdiguié 37
Syrah 38

WASHINGTON STATE 39 - 40

OREGON 41

IDAHO 42

NORTH CAROLINA 42 - 43

VIRGINIA 43

NEW YORK 43

NEW MEXICO 43

CANADA 43

FRANCE: WHITE 44 - 51
Champagne 44
Burgundy 43 - 45
Bordeaux 47
Bergerac 47
Loire 48
Alsace 48 - 49
Rhône Valley 49
Dessert 50
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FRANCE: RED 51 - 65
Bordeaux 51 - 57
Burgundy 58 - 62
Beaujolais 62
Rhône Valley 63 - 65
Provence 65

GERMANY 66 - 67
White 66
Red 67

AUSTRIA 68

HUNGARY 68

ITALY 69 - 72
White 69
Dessert 69
Red 72

SPAIN 73 - 74
White 73
Red 73
Sherries 74

GREECE 75

LEBANON 75

SOUTH AFRICA 76

AUSTRALIA 77 - 78
Dessert 77
Port 77
Red 77 - 78

NEW ZEALAND 79

ARGENTINA 80

CHILE 81 - 82

PORTUGAL 82 - 83
Port 82 - 83
Red 83
Madeira 83

SPECIALTY WINES 83
Alcohol Free 83

MAPS 84 - 88
California ~ Oregon ~ Washington 84
France ~ Spain ~ Portugal 85
Germany ~ Italy 86
Argentina ~ Chile 87
South Africa ~ Australia ~ New Zealand 88
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Adventure Page
Sparkling Wine

2 Hillinger Secco Frizzante 2011 30.00
Burgenland, Austria
This sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir is made in a Prosecco style. It has aromas
of red berries which follow through on the palate. It is beautifully balanced
with a pleasant, harmonious and refreshing long finish. An ideal aperitif.
$1 of every bottle is donated to The Austrian Cancer Society

3 Elio Perrone “Sourgal”, Moscato d’Asti 2011 35.00
Piedmont, Italy
A round, creamy Moscato, but that comes across as seriously intense when tasted
next to its peers. White peaches, spices, jasmine and pears are some of the many notes
that flow in this striking, fabulous Moscato.

White Wine

4 Tegernseerhof “T26”, Grüner Veltliner 2011 27.00
Wachau, Austria
Classic Grüner from the Wachau, Pale green-yellow in color. Juicy apple and mango fruit
aromas complicated by cool wet rocks. Medium-bodied and firm, with nicely integrated
acid framing the flavors of pepper, celery, and apple.

5 Tegernseerhof “Terrassen”, Riesling, 2011 35.00
Wachau, Austria
It’s peach and apple aroma and flavors mingle with a white pepper note in this scented,
yet powerful, Riesling. Balanced and ending with a mineral aftertaste.
A dry, not sweet Riesling.

6 Domaine des Aubuisieres “Silex”, Vouvray 2011 35.00
Loire, France
This Chenin Blanc has a nose of fresh quince, Persian melon, and honeysuckle that leads
to a palate subtly silken in texture, impeccably balanced, and with a prominent
wet stone minerality and bittersweet hints of candied citrus rind.

7 Greffiere “Sous les Bois”, Chardonnay 2011 35.00
Burgundy, France
A delightful nose of white flowers and acacia, fresh apple and chalk. Refreshing,
silken-textured, and surprisingly delicate on the palate, this unoaked Chardonnay’s under-
stated but persistent finish delivers subtle notes of lees, chalk, and toasted nuts and grains.
An exciting pre-dinner drink or with poultry, risottos, fish, escargots and goat’s cheese.

8 Auntsfield Estate SV, Sauvignon Blanc 2011 35.00
Marlborough, New Zealand
Intense notes of fresh grass, hemp and lime slices with hints of chalk dust,
yuzu (lemony) zest and lemongrass. Medium bodied, this partially oak-barrel fermented
New Zealand “Savvy” has a good backbone of refreshing acidity cutting through the citrus
and herbal flavors, finishing long.
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Adventure Page

Red Wine

9 Cascina Gilli, Malvasia 2011 35.00
Castelnuovo Don Bosco
Piedmont, Italy
A slightly effervescent, sweet red wine with low alcohol (5.5%), made from one of the most
appealing aromatic grapes, the Malvasia di Schilt; It’s characterized by an unusual
marriage of freshness and complexity. Wild red berry fruit is gloriously evident with fasci-
nating hints of blossoms, particularly wisteria and iris.

10 Hillinger “Eveline”, Pinot Noir 2010 35.00
Burgenland, Austria
The scent of rose petals co-mingles with cranberries and red cherries as the wine opens in
the glass. Hints of minerals, violets, Chinese Five Spice, and vanilla intermingle on the
palate with the dominant flavor of red fruit. The finish is long and most pleasing.
World class Pinot Noir.

11 Hillinger, Zweigelt 2010 35.00
Burgenland, Austria
Zweigelt is a traditional Austrian grape variety. Brilliant, ruby red in color, it shows fresh
cherry & blackberry aromas. Reminiscent of a full bodied Côtes-du-Rhone with deep berry
fruit, pepper, zippy spice and a warm full finish. Enjoy with grilled meats and spicy
vegetarian dishes.

12 Michel Gassier “Cercius”, Côtes-du-Rhone 2011 27.00
Rhone Valley, France
A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah aged completely in concrete tanks. This is a big
wine, especially for a 2011. Sweet Kirsch liqueur intermixes with notions of smoky camphor
and roasted meats, followed by a powerful as well as elegant deep fruit.
Medium to full bodied with a long finish

13 Domaine Saint Damien “Le Bouveau”, CDR 2008 30.00
Rhone Valley, France
A blend of Syrah (vines planted in 2003), Cinsault (vines planted in 1954) and Grenache
(vines planted in 1959). It’s deep purple hue is followed by a fragrant, floral nose with
additional scents of black fruits and camphor. This is a dense rich satisfying wine!

14 Descendientes de Jose Palacios “Petalos” 2010 43.00
Bierzo, Spain
100% Mencia, this Wine Spectator Top 100 wine is assembled from old hillside and hilltop
vines from across Bierzo’s western edge in northwest Spain. The wine is vinified for
immediate appeal, but retains the estate’s signature finesse and restraint. A polished red
that shows density and harmony, delivering complex, well integrated flavors of mineral,
wild berry, fresh herbs and smoke.

15 Antidoto, Tempranillo 2010 43.00
Ribera Del Duero, Spain
100% Tempranillo. Raspberry, red current, Asian spices on the perfumed nose and in the
mouth. Sappy and focused, with silky texture and very good intensity. Finishes spicy and
long, with lingering notes of star anise and raspberry. This is extremely elegant and grace-
ful for a wine from Ribera del Duero.
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Half Bottle Wines

Sparkling/Champagne

16 Korbel, California NV 15.00

Sauvignon Blanc

18 Kenwood Cellars, Sonoma Valley 2008 15.00

Chardonnay

23 Domaine Boillot, Meursault, Charrons 2006 37.00
21 L’ Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley 2008 26.00
22 Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé 2009 28.00

Riesling

24 Weingut Robert Weil, Rheingau, Auslese 2002 112.00
Kiedrich Gräfenber

Pinot Noir

29 Hirsch vineyards, San Andreas Fault 2009 60.00
30 Kosta Browne, Russian River 2009 89.00
31 Kosta Browne, Sonoma Coast 2009 89.00

Merlot

25 L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley 2009 41.00
20 Switchback Ridge, Napa 2009 52.00

Zinfandel

26 Ridge, Lytton Springs 2009 52.00
27 Steele Wines, Mendocino County 2007 28.00

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Half Bottle Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon

38 Araujo Estate Wines 2009 250.00
34 Continuum, Oakville, Napa 2009 180.00
43 Robert Foley Claret 2008 102.00
32 Opus One, Napa 2003 151.00
33 Opus One, Napa 2002 161.00
35 Opus One, Napa 2000 150.00
36 Château de Pez, Saint Estéphe 2003 37.00
37 Parallel Wines, Napa 2008 60.00
46 Shafer Vineyards, One Point Five, Napa 2010 81.00
40 Trefethen Vineyards, 2007 40.00
Oak Knoll District, Napa

48 Turnbull Cellars, Napa 2008 56.00

Cabernet Franc

45 Crocker & Starr, Napa 2008 65.00

Charbono

47 Robert Foley 2009 40.00

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

44 Château de Beaucastel 2005 85.00
42 Château de Beaucastel 2004 100.00

Nebbiolo

49 Pertinace, Barbaresco, Piedmont 1997 45.00

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Large Format Bottles

Magnum, (1.5 Liter)

Chardonnay
53 Mer et Soleil 2000 175.00
54 Steele Wines, Bien Nacido Vineyards 1997 110.00

Sangiovese
55 Ferrari-Carano, “Siena” 2003 104.00

Pinot Noir

58 La Tâche 2006 8000.00
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
56 La Tâche 2004 5800.00
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
52 Richebourg 2005 8200.00
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
50 Romanée St. Vivant 2009 4500.00
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
57 Sea Smoke, Southing 2009 900.00

Hermitage

59 La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2000 520.00
66 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 2008 923.00

Merlot

60 Swanson Vineyards 2003 137.00

Super Tuscan
65 Ornellaia, Antinori 2005 1040.00
67 Flaccianello della Pieve, Fontodi 2004 424.00

Grenache/Carignan/Syrah/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon

62 Rotllan Torra, Tirant 1997 400.00

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