Mosaic


Wine

A wine bottle occupies a very special place on the Mosaic table. Wine has a long-standing significance in the religions and traditions of Western societies; it has been an integral part of our meals, our conversations and our lives for centuries.
Great care and diligence have gone into selecting wines for inclusion on this list. Those chosen represent the many varied styles and flavors being produced around the world. Most importantly, the wines selected must have a “personality”. Each wine should tell a story (for those willing to listen) of the passion of the vigneron and the land it came from. While some bottlings are showcase examples of the varietal itself, some may seek to express the characteristics of its vineyard or region (in France and in wine-speak, this is known as terroir {tare WAH}). Every winemaker interprets the gifts from the vineyards in their own way.
It’s a great time to be a wine lover! Advances in winemaking have made it possible for more (and arguably better) wines to be available now than ever before. Discover both new and ancient wine regions and their grapes. Pleasure your palate with something unique.

Wine is meant to be enjoyed, shared and above all, consumed. Vintages and prices are subject to change.
An empty bottle is the perfect receptacle for your memories.

Cheers, Matt Rinn
 

ABBREVIATION KEY
I like to recognize wineries that make an effort to have a minimal impact upon the Earth. The vineyard owners are less intrusive in their viticultural methods, interpreting their role as stewards of the land. The best farmers produce the best fruit, the best fruit makes the best wines. Do these time-tested methods produce better wines? Judge for yourself.

BD – BioDynamic farming
A self-contained eco-system based on soil health and celestial movements.
NSA – No Sulfites Added
Sulfites occur naturally during fermentation, but these wineries don’t utilize any additional sulfites during the winemaking process
OF – Organic Farming
Independently certified that all-natural products and methods are used.
SA – Sustainable Agriculture
No “official” certification but a belief in minimal intervention in the vineyard.

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MV – Multi-Vintage
Sparkling wines and some fortified wines may have multiple vintages blended together to achieve a consistency in the winery’s “house style”.
FW – Fortified Wine
Brandy is added to a wine during fermentation, stopping fermentation and increasing the wine’s alcohol and sweetness levels.
MOSAIC RESTAURANT OCTOBER 2007
 
****Wines are meant to be enjoyed and consumed.Prices & availability subject to change at any moment.****
 
HALF BOTTLES 
SPARKLING
 Duval-Leroy -brut, "Femme", Vertus, Champagne, France, mv  (SA)
http://www.duval-leroy.com/
138
 Duval-Leroy - rose', "Saignee", Vertus, Champagne, France, mv  (SA)
http://www.duval-leroy.com/
44
Gaston-Chiquet - brut, Dizy, Champagne, France, mv
http://www.skurnikwines.com/prospects.cgi?rm=view_prospect_detail&prospect_id=416
48
Gosset - rose', "Grand", Ay, Champagne, France, mv  (SA)
http://www.champagne-gosset.com/index-uk.asp
72
Gruet - brut, blanc de noirs, Albequerque, New Mexico, mv
http://www.gruetwinery.com/
26
 Jean Vesselle - brut, grand cru, Bouzy, Champagne, France, mv
http://www.champagnejeanvesselle.fr/produit_e.html
50
 Krug - brut,  "Grand Cuvee", Reims, Champagne, France, mv
http://www.krug.com/en/Home.aspx
136
 Margaine - brut, "Cuvee Traditionelle", Villers-Marmery, Champagne, France, mv
http://www.skurnikwines.com/wines.cgi?rm=view_detail&wine_id=2549
46
 Pierre Peters - brut, blanc de blancs, "Cuvee' de Reserve", Mesnil, Champagne, France, mv
http://www.skurnikwines.com/wines.cgi?rm=view_detail&wine_id=2601
54
 Pol Roger - brut, Epernay, Champagne, France, mv
http://www.frederickwildman.com/wildmansite/wmphp/wine.php3?wine_id=260&submit.x=10&submit.y=10
48
 Roederer - brut, Reims, Champagne, France, mv
http://www.mmdusa.net/TechSheet.php?Wine=23
52
WORLD
cabernet sauvignon Chateau Soussans - Margaux, Bordeaux, France, 2000
 
44
cabernet sauvignon Tenuta San Guido - "Sassicaia", Tuscany, Italy, 1999
http://www.sassicaia.com/gb/startgb.html
192
chardonnay Michel - Montmains, premier cru, Chablis, France, 2005
http://www.vineyardbrands.com/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=1424
38
chardonnay Sauzet - Puligny-Montrachett, Burgundy, France, 2004  
http://www.etienne-sauzet.com/#
68
chardonnay Vincent Girardin - Corton-Charlemagne grand cru, Burgundy, France, 2004
http://www.vincentgirardin.com/en/index.php
96
corvina/rondinella Speri - Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy, 2001
http://www.speri.com/
74
gewurtztraminer Weinbach - "Cuvee' Laurence", Altenbourg, Alsace, France, 2000  (SA)
http://www.domaineweinbach.com/en/wines/index.htm
52
grenache/syrah/ect. Mont Redon - Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2001
http://www.chateaumontredon.fr/
44
merlot Chateau Clos de la Cure - St-Emilion, Bordeaux, France, 1998
 
38
nebbiolo Marcarini - Brunate, Barolo, Italy, 1998
http://www.marcarini.it/eng/welcome.html
68
pinot noir Clair - "Les Veroilles", Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France, 2004
http://www.bruno-clair.com/#
46
pinot noir Gouges - Nuits-St.-George, Burgundy, France, 2004
http://www.gouges.com/uk/1default.htm
54
riesling Kerpen - spatlese, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel, Germany, 2002
http://www.weingut-kerpen.de/pages/eng_fam.html
32
sangiovese grosso Costanti - Brunello di Montelcino, Tuscany, Italy, 1999
http://www.empson.com/public/producers/index.php?region_id=5&producer_id=70&action=select_winery
78
sangiovese/cabernet sauvignon Terrabianca - "Campaccio", Tuscany, Italy, 2003
http://www.terrabianca.com/e/IlVino/body_campaccio.shtml
50
shiraz D'Arenberg - "Dead Arm", McLaren Vale, Australia, 2003
http://www.darenberg.com.au/
72
USA
cabernet sauvignon Caldwell - Napa, 2002
http://www.caldwellvineyard.com/
84
cabernet sauvignon Corison - Napa, 2000
http://www.corison.com/
54
cabernet sauvignon Paul Hobbs - Napa, 2003
http://www.paulhobbs.com/
90
chardonnay Chateau Montelena - Napa, 2003
http://www.montelena.com/
36
petit verdot Spring Valley Vineyard - Walla Walla, Washington, 2001
http://www.springvalleyvineyard.com/
42
pinot noir Patz & Hall - Hyde vineyard, Carneros, 2005  (SA)
http://www.patzhall.com/
60
sauvignon blanc Araujo - Eisele vineyard, Napa, 2005  (BD)
http://www.araujoestate.com/content/pages/ourmission.html
60
syrah Justin - Paso Robles, 2003
http://www.justinwine.com/
32
viognier Miner - Simpson vineyard (Lodi), Napa, 2004
http://www.minerwines.com/index.html
34
zinfandel Ridgel - Lytton Springs, Sonoma, 2004
http://www.ridgewine.com/wines/wines.tml
42
 
MAGNUMS
cabernet sauvignon Chateau Montelena - Estate, Napa, USA, 1997
http://www.montelena.com/
536
cabernet sauvignon Paradigm - Oakville, Napa, USA, 2002  (SA)
http://www.paradigmwinery.com/
222
cabernet sauvignon Galante - Blackjack Ranch, Carmel, USA, 2003      (3 liter)
http://www.galantevineyards.com/
768
cabernet sauvignon Woodward Canyon - "Artist's Series", Columbia Valley, Washington, USA, 2000
http://www.woodwardcanyon.com/
178
merlot/cabernet sauvignon Betz Family - "Clos de Betz", Columbia Valley, Washington, USA, 2004
http://www.betzfamilywinery.com/
168
nebbiolo Produttori del Barbaresco - Montestefano, Barbaresco, Italy, 1997
http://www.produttoridelbarbaresco.com/default_en.htm
212
pinot noir Bertagna - Clos de la Perriere 1er cru, Vougeot, Burgundy, France, 1996
http://www.domainebertagna.com/
312
sparkling Moet & Chandon - "Brut Imperial", Champagne, France, mv
http://www.moet.com/index_us.php
156
tempranillo Vega Sicilia - "Unico", Ribera del Duero, Spain, 1970
 
1111
zinfandel Storybook Mountain - Mayacamas Range, Napa, USA, 1998  (OF)
http://www.storybookwines.com/
104
 
SPARKLING WINES
 
Champagne, France
Billecart-Salmon - brut, "Cuvee Nicolas-Francois Billecart", Mareuil-sur-Ay, Vallee de la Marne, 1995
http://www.champagne-billecart.fr/
148
Billiot - brut rose, grand cru, Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, mv
http://www.skurnikwines.com/wines.cgi?rm=view_detail&wine_id=2557
104
Bollinger - brut, "Grand Annee", Ay, Montagne de Reims, 1996  (OF)
http://www.champagne-bollinger.fr/
234
Chartogne-Taillet - brut, "Cuvee St. Anne", Merfy, mv
http://chartogne-taillet.typepad.fr/
86
Dampierre - brut, "Family Reserve", grand cru, Chenay, 1990
http://www.dampierre.com/graphisme/Daehome.asp
184
Gimmonet - brut, blanc de blancs, 1 er cru, Cuis, Cote des Blancs, mv
http://www.skurnikwines.com/prospects.cgi?rm=view_prospect_detail&prospect_id=421
90
Gosset - brut, "Grand Rose", grand cru, Ay, Vallee de la Marne, mv
http://www.champagne-gosset.com/index-uk.asp
140
Jean Milan - brut, blanc de blancs, grand cru, Oger, Cote des Blancs, mv
http://www.champagne-gosset.com/index-uk.asp
92
Jean Vesselle - brut, "Oeil de Perdrix", grand cru, Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, mv
http://www.champagnejeanvesselle.fr/produit_e.html
96
Perrier-Jouet - brut, "Fleur de Champagne", Epernay, Vallee se la Marne, 1995  (OF) 
http://www.perrier-jouet.com/US/fullscreen.htm
216
Perrier-Jouet - brut, Epernay, Vallee de la Marne, mv  (OF)
http://www.perrier-jouet.com/US/fullscreen.htm
58
Philipponnat - brut, "Royale Reserve", Mareuil-sur-Ay, Vallee de la Marne, mv
http://www.champagnephilipponnat.com/en.html
84
Salon - brut, blanc de blancs, "Cuvee' S", grand cru, Les Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cote des Blancs, 1985
http://www.wilsondaniels.com/brand.php?sessionID=iTaD90apYJYH7ZKL&id=33&sIE=2&sIB=33&sIP=0&sIS=0
356
Salon - brut, blanc de blancs, "Cuvee' S", grand cru, Les Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cote des Blancs, 1988
http://www.wilsondaniels.com/brand.php?sessionID=iTaD90apYJYH7ZKL&id=33&sIE=2&sIB=33&sIP=0&sIS=0
348
Soutiran - brut rose', grand cru, Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, mv
http://www.soutiran.com/
116
Turgy - brut, blanc de blancs, "Reserve Selection", grand cru, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cote des Blancs, mv
http://northberkeleyimports.com/articles/index.php?id=352
110
Vilmart - brut, "Grand Cellier", Rilly-La-Montagne, Montagne de Reims, mv
http://www.champagnevilmart.com/
140
Zoemie de Sousa - brut, "Precieuse", grand cru, Avize, Cote des Blancs, mv  (OF)
 
136
 
World
Argyle - brut, Oregon, USA, 1999
http://www.argylewinery.com/
44
Ca' del Bosco - brut, Franciacorta, Italy, mv
http://www.terlatowines.com/wines/italy/ca_del_bosco/
58
Gruet - brut, blanc de blancs, New Mexico, USA, 2000
http://www.gruetwinery.com/
44
Johannishof - riesling, sekt, Germany, 2003
http://www.4inwine.com/html/johannishof.html
38
Laetitia - brut rose, Arroyo Grande, Central Coast, USA, mv
http://www.laetitiawine.com/
52
Mont Marcal - brut, Cava, Spain, mv
http://www.classicalwines.com/bodegas/mont-marcal.htm
34
Mountain Dome - brut, Washington, USA, mv
http://www.mountaindome.com/
36
Nino Franco - prosecco, "Rive di San Floriano", Valdobbiadene, Italy, 2004
http://www.vindivino.com/showwine.php?WineId=79008204
50
Schild Estate - sparkling shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2003
http://www.schildestate.com.au/
56
Schramsberg - brut, blanc de blancs, Napa, USA, 2001
http://www.schramsberg.com/
56
Taltarni - brut, blanc de noirs, "La Tache", Australia, mv
http://www.taltarni.com.au/
40
Torre Oria - demi-sec, rose', Cava, Spain, mv
http://www,torreoria.com/
36