|  | | | | We love wine. Even more so, we enjoy sharing great finds our staff and chefs discover during barrel and wine tastings or vineyard trips taken throughout California during the year. And we are passionate about the bottles we carefully choose to slumber in our cellars that will seduce your taste buds and complement our chefs’ superb cuisine when uncorked. Savor our extensive wine collection, with more than 45,000 exceptional bottles and 1,600 labels, in The Restaurant, the privacy of your room or suite, or at one of our popular WINEMAKER DINNERS. | |
| *By Sommelier Emanuel Faure
CHAMPAGNE GOSSET, BRUT GRAND ROSE
A blend of 61% chardonnay and 31% pinot noir makes for a balanced palate and very long finish.The signature Gosset bottle makes for a unique conversation piece as well.$65.00.
MOUNT EDEN VINEYARD, ESTATE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN, CHARDONNAY 2001
This 90 point Robert Parker rated white is rich and intense with beautiful nut and honey overtones.A great food wine to pair with pastas and poultry.$40.00.
CONSTANT “DIAMOND MOUNTAIN VINEYARD” CABERNET, 1997
A great Napa Valley product with currant and mocha flavors as well as cedar and plum highlights.It is highly allocated and hard to find but well worth it once you do. $175.00.
CROZES-HERMITAGE, ALAIN GRALLIOT, 2003
A great classic Rhône wine.Light in color but full of flavor, the 2003 vintage is especially good. $45.00.
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN DOMAINE DENIS MORTET, 2005
A Cote de Nuits that pays tribute to the limestone soil of Burgundy. Cherry, musk and a slight licorice note are present in this delicate red.$85.00.
ESCARPMENT VINEYARD PINTO NOIR, 2004
The 2007 Gold Medal Winner of the Wines of the Pacific Rim competition, this New Zealand pinot is dense and complex with excellent fruit and spicy oak.Those who like a bigger pinot will love this wine with grilled meats.$38.00.
HdV CHARDONNAY, 2003
Hyde de Villaine is known for world class Carneros wines and this one is no exception. Pear and apricot notes abound with a rich spice finish.The 2003 is ready to drink now but will age nicely for six to ten years.$42.00.
MEURSAULT, ARNAUD ENTE “CLOSDES AMBRES,” 2004
A wonderful expression of the chardonnay grape with deep flavor and tight structure.Try with shellfish or better yet, paella.$70.00.
BENZIGER “TRIBUTE,” 2001
This full bodied meritage gives biodynamic wine a good name.It features cassis, smoke and earth tones and would be a welcome choice with lamb or truffle dishes.$55.00.
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, “RESERVE DES CELESTINES,” DOMAINE HENRI BONNEAU, 1999
This is a truly special wine from a great house.It is exceptional for its soft body, balanced tannins and jammy bouquet.From start to finish you would be hard pressed to find a better label in this appellation.$275.00.
*Please note: the listed prices are average retail prices and should only be used as a guide. Prices on the Hotel Bel-Air wine list will be higher. | |
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