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following are the ten most important wines. Even if your bar has
half of these brands, your bar will be the most attractive one.
Check out the list of sparkling red and white tantalizing wines.
White Wine:
Beringer Vineyards, Gewürztraminer 2000:
Is a dense, lush white wine with the sweet, aromatic flavours characteristic
of this varietal. (California $7)
Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Chenin Blanc 2000: A smooth and
balanced Californian Chenin Blanc with floral notes and attractive
fruit. (Clarksburg $7.50)
Calina, Reserve Chardonnay 2000: A fresh, tangy Chard with
bright structure, butterscotch flavours, and a smooth finish. (Casablanca
Valley, Chile ($8)
Rancho Zabaco, Sauvignon Blanc 2000:
Try this snappy, bright white with shellfish; it has lively acidity
and tangy citrus fruit. (Russian River Valley, California $16)
RED WINES
Bogle, Merlot 2000:
This easy-to-like Merlot is rich and deep, with dense plum fruit
and complex, fleshy flavours. (California $9)
Black Opal, Shiraz 1999: An
explosive Aussie Shiraz, with juicy cherry fruit and notes of oak
and cinnamon. (Down Under, the varietal known elsewhere as Syrah
is called Shiraz. South Eastern Australia $11)
Perrin, Côtes du Rhône
Reserve 1999: A blend of luscious Grenache, Syrah, and
two other red Rhône varietals; dark and spicy, with lively
blackberry fruit. (France $11)
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cabernet Sauvignon
1998: Another great Washington State red with supple, fresh,
and balanced flavours and notes of plum. (Columbia Valley, Washington
$15)
Sparkling and Dessert Wines
Robert Pecota, "Moscato d'Andrea"
Muscat Canelli 2000: A spicy, tangy dessert wine with a
long, rich finish. (Napa Valley, California half bottle, $12)
Domaine Chandon, Brut Classique:
A nicely balanced bubbly with lively acidity and snappy fruit flavours.
(California $15)
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