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House Wines 

Redwood Creek
California

Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

Sycamore Lane
California

 Pinot Grigio
White Zinfandel

 Glass ...5.75   Bottle ...22

Wines by the Glass

Whites

Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio   ...7

Bonny Doon, Dry Riesling   ...6

McWilliams, Riesling   ...7

Beringer, Sauvignon Blanc   ...6 

Penalolen, Sauvignon Blanc   ...7

Voss, Sauvignon Blanc   ...8

Joseph Drouhin, Pouilly Fuisse   ...10

Il Cuore, Chardonnay   ...7

Rodney Strong, Chardonnay   ...8

Landmark”Overlook”, Chardonnay   ...13

Reds

Mirassou, Pinot Noir   ...6

X Winery, “Syrahtica”, Syrah   ...8

Il Cuore, Cabernet Sauvignon   ...7

Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon   ...9

Benziger, Cabernet Sauvignon   ...10

De Martino Legado, Carmenere  ...7

Clos La Chance, Merlot   ...8

Sebastiani, Merlot   ...10

Hedges, “CMS” Meritage   ...6

“Big House Red” Varietal blend   ...7

Rancho Zabaco, Zinfandel   ...7

Sauvignon Blanc
1 Sauvignon Republic, South Africa
 bottle 30.00
This Sauvignon incorporates elements of flavor from its
 surroundings and growing climate. Subtle tropical aromas with
 hints of passion fruit, citrus and minerality are the main flavor
 elements with nuances of “green” and a crisp supporting acidity.

2 Beringer “Founder’s Estate”, California
 glass 6.00    bottle 23.00
Pungent fig and dried fruit aromas.  Supple, expansive and soft;
 a creamy style with lovely middle palate sweetness.

3 Bodega NQN Malma, Argentina
24.00
“Like sunshine in a glass!” The Patagonia’s Neuquen region
 provides an optimal environment to produce a crisp, refreshing white wine showing lots
 of vibrant fruit and bright acidity. 

 4 Voss, California
  glass 8.00    bottle 31.00
Pale straw in color with vibrant aromas of grapefruit, kiwi and
 lime, this special wine explodes  with ripe and fresh citrus,
 as well as pear and grassy notes.  Highly recommended.

5 Penalolen, Maipo Valley, Chile
 glass7.00    bottle 27.00
This sauvignon blanc is soft yellow in color with a nose of mandarin orange, grapefruit
 and fresh-cut flowers. Light-medium in body with good acidity, this concentrated and complex
 white offers rich flavors of grapefruit, gooseberry, mandarin orange and lemon, with no oak.
 Well balanced to enjoy now, it is clean and crisp on the finish.

 6 Cakebread, California
 36.00
Brisk aromas of mint and melon.  Vibrant, tart acidity brings out  the totally
 dry, balanced flavors of grapefruit and orange peel.

 7 Rancho Zabaco “Dancing Bull”, California
 27.00
Russian River fruit with citrus flavors and hints of grass balance aromas of
 rich guava, mango and fig.  The mouth is full of fresh fruit enhanced by integrated
 acidity and a rich oiliness around the edges.

 8 Four Sisters, Australia
24.00
This wine was cold-fermented and quickly bottled to retain the fresh tropical fruit
 from the Sauvignon Blanc grape.  The Semillon adds depth and texture to the palate
 andsoftens the crisp acid of the Sauvignon Blanc.

9 Cloudy Bay, New Zealand
  51.00
 An explosive nose of lemon-lime, grapefruit and fresh cut grass.  On the palate, a thrilling
 interplay of smooth fruitiness, lush texture and rapier like acidity leading to an almost endless finish.

 Chardonnay

10 Landmark “Overlook,” California
glass 13.00   bottle 51.00
Ripe, smooth, rich and creamy, with layers of pear, vanilla, anise and fig flavors
that are deep, complex and concentrated.  Finishes with a long, delicious aftertaste.
 Consistently our top selling Chardonnay.

 11 Il Cuore, Mendocino, California
glass 7.00   bottle 27.00
This chardonnay is produced from grapes grown exclusively
 in the cool coastal region of Mendocino County. Vineyards in this area invoke Chardonnays
 that are fresh with apple and pear flavors, complemented by floral nuances in the bouquet.
 This is their ninth vintage and has a five percent component of Viognier to enhance aromas
 and add complexity on the palate.

12 Tulocay, Napa, California
39.00
Complex. Showing crisp pear, citrus flavors. Good acidity. Excellent quality overall.

 13 Louis Latour, Pouilly Fuisse, France
1/2 bottle $20.00   bottle 35.00
Nice, clean and pure white burgundy, showing a firm structure and lots
 of good acidity that holds up the ripe fruit.

 14 Joseph Drouhin, Pouilly Fuisse, France
 glass 10.00    bottle 39.00
The emerald-golden hue and very brilliant color of this wine give way to a seductive
 floral and fruity bouquet with a dominance of ripe fruit and fresh almonds.

 15 Keller Estate, Sonoma, California
glass 10.00   bottle 39.00
Barrel fermented in 30% new French oak, with malolactic fermentation and extended
 sur-lee aging that creates a rich, creamy texture with vanilla, caramel and hazelnut flavors.

16 Cesconi, Italy
 24.00
This chardonnay is a fresh-tasting triumph that overflows with elegant vanilla notes.

17 Rodney Strong, California
glass 8.00   bottle 31.00
They barrel fermented a bit less than half of this wine, and aged that portion in barrel
 for 9 months, offering the wine a touch of brown spice and vanilla, while cold fermenting
 the other half to maximize a fresh fruit-forward character.

 17a Domaine Drouhin, Oregon
46.00
The freshness and depth of this Chardonnay give the impression that this wine could
 be a happy blend of Chablis and Meursault. Added to its lively crispness
 and velvety texture are aromas of great finesse.

18 Artesa, Carneros, California
27.00
An abundance of fruit aromas and flavors of lemon, peach, pear, honeydew melon,
 kiwi, and apricot. Beautifully layered, this wine also has vanilla, oak smoke, caramel,
 and hints of spice that melt like butter over time in your mouth. Perfectly balanced
 with a gentle tingle of acid to keep the fruit lively while preserving
 silky texture and creamy fullness.

 19 Vega Sindoa, Spain
25.00
A medium bodied wine with delicious fruit flavors, excellent concentration and fine purity.

 Other Interesting Whites
20 Dry Riesling, Bonny Doon, California
glass 6.00        bottle 23.00
Utterly captivating in fragrance, rich and supple in body, aromatics of apple and
 cinnamon, peach and white flowers.  Powerful, yet delicate, wine from the Santa Cruz mountains.

21 Riesling, McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, Australia
glass 7.00        bottle 27.00
Layers of lifted floral, rose petal characters with orange and grapefruit aromas. The palate
 has crisp pineapple and grapefruit flavors supported by a full, fruity mouth-feel and a long acid backbone.
  Not an overly sweet Riesling. flavors with excellent balance and a snappy finish.

22 Riesling, Columbia Crest, Washington
 23.00
Delicate aromas of apricot, spiced peach and grapefruit lead to a crisp yet subtly sweet and fruity finish.

23 Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Madfish Australia
35.00
Grassy herbal characters tempered by some more floral honeysuckle notes derived from the
  Semillon. The palate is very fresh and lively with clean crisp acids providing a refreshing palate

24 Albarino, Nora, Spain
 28.00
This wine draws your attention with aromas of ripe apples and peaches.  On the palate, Nora has an
  excellent balance of fresh fruit flavors and rich silky texture.  A truly special wine for the money.

 25 Torrontes, Pannotia Vineyards, Argentina
23.00
The torrontes grape is believed to be a hybrid of the Criolla Chica and Muscat of Alexandria.
  The high altitude vineyards of Argentina’s northwest yield a fruit with exciting, elegant
aromas and delicate undertones of rose petal and oriental spice.

26 Semillon, Tim Adams, Australia
 30.00
This aromatic wine has great balance and generous flavor typical of the variety grown in the
  Clare Valley. French oak fermentation has added complexity to the grassy and stone
 fruit characters.  and an appealing smoky note along with sweet peach and pineapple flavors.
 A generous wine with noticeable sweetness.

 26a Conundrum, Caymus, California
  52.00
Smooth, ripe and creamy, this tasty blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
 Viogner and Muscat delivers a harmonious medley of fruit flavors, with lingering notes of  spicy pear,
 peach and nectarine also fig, apricot and melon chiming in.

27 Viognier, Brampton, South Africa
  24.00
The aromatics are splendid: springtime perfumery, fresh ginger, peaches & apricots
 and honeysuckle. The palate is smooth and delicate yet with an underlying strength and focus.

 28 Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy
glass 7.00        bottle 27.00
Clear, straw color and a pleasant nose with delicate aromas of apricot and tropical fruit. 
 This wine displays crisp subtle flavors with excellent balance and a snappy finish.

Merlot  

29 Sebastiani, California, Sonoma County
 glass 10.00   bottle 39.00
Full of blueberry and blackberry compote aromas, with hints of mocha and char,
 this wine is unusually big in style. It has a silky mouth feel and inviting black cherry fruit flavors.

 30 Whitehall Lane, California
52.00
Smooth, ripe and complex array of ripe plum, herb and chocolate.  Firms up on the finish where the tannins are ripe and well intergraded.  An award winning Merlot.

31 Tulocay, California
35.00
Brilliant ruby red hue. Tobacco, cherry, sage and oak aromas. Medium-full with very
 good concentration, this is an impressive, 'serious' Merlot that has the structure to age for several years.
 The oak is nicely integrated and there are firm tannins.

32  Clos La Chance, California
glass 8.00   bottle 31.00
Aromas of ripe red plum, jammy raspberry and smoke with a hint of red licorice with vanilla bean
 and brown sugar spice. Juicy red currant flavors, followed with rich red and black cherry flavors.
  This wine has notes of sweet oak spice on the finish.

 33 Chateau St. Jean, California
48.00
A pure Merlot, with herb, tar, coffee and currant flavors. Supple and round.
  A lovely match with any of our meat entrees.

Cabernet Sauvignon

 34 Benziger, California
glass 10.00        bottle 39.00
Well oaked style with lots of dill and cedary notes and enough cherry, herb and currant
 flavors to broaden the palette. Finishes with supple tannins.

 35 Louis Martini, California
glass 9.00        bottle 35.00
Offers aromas of red cherry and blackberry that are supported by a round, sweet
 mouth feel with just enough structure to lead it into a fruit-focused finish.

36 Ex Libris, Columbia Valley, Washington
 39.00
Aged in French oak for 16 months with a dash of Merlot and Syrah for complexity.
 Deep cassis fruit flavor and hints of cedar and spice. The palate is full, with broad concentrated fruit.

37 Il Cuore, Mendocino, California
glass 7.00   bottle 27.00
This vineyard blends Cabernet Sauvignon for depth and structure and a touch of Merlot
 for finesse and charm. This wine is rich yet soft with layers of black cherry, currant
 and chocolate. Cooperage was in small French and American oak barrels. Enjoy with pastas,
 chicken, grilled steaks and game.

 More Interesting Reds
 from around the World

38 Shiraz, Mount Langi Ghiran, Billi Billi Creek,  Australia
 28.00
This vintage shows the extraordinary richness and complexity of the Shiraz grape.
  Rich Shiraz flavors of dark berries, spicy plum, and chocolate dominate this delicious wine.

39 Zinfandel, Rancho Zabaco, Dry Creek, California
glass 7.00  bottle 27.00
Explodes with focused, intense fruit, beautifully accented with oak that lends coffee,
 chocolate and bits of tar.  Accents ring through the harmonious finish, with tobacco,
 cedar and coconut among them.

39a Meritage, Marquis Lien, Colchagua Valley, Chile
 30.00
The distinctive 2004 Maquis Lien is made from a finely tuned blend of 50% Syrah 23%
 Carmenere, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, and 7% Malbec. It is a generous
 red wine that reflects the character of the Hurtado family’s special plot of land.

 40 Beaujolais, Georges Duboeuf, France
24.00
A tender, wonderfully fruity wine with fresh grape aromas.  Chock full of ripe strawberry and black currant.

 41 Pinot Noir, Rodney Strong, California
32.00
Fresh and fragrant, with pretty floral and cherry aromas.  Well balanced, with push tannins, strawberry flavors, moderate acidity and a medium finish rounded out with pretty herb notes.

 42 Syrah, Syrahtica, California
glass  8.00  bottle  31.00
A unique blend of cool and warm weather Syrah.  Aromas of blackberry, coffee, blueberry
 and black licorice framed by distinct pepper.   The palate embraces you with cherry, plum
 and finishes with balanced tannins and acidity with lingering spice and coffee.

43 “Big House Red”, Bonny Doon,  California
glass 7.00   bottle 27.00
A delicious, friendly wine with aromas of smoke, tar and black fruit.  Black cherry, black pepper, and
 the ever present raspberry flavors are complemented by supple tannins.  One of our favorites! 

44  Pinot Noir, Mirassou, California
glass  6.00  bottle  23.00
Displays intense red berry flavors of cherry, plum and strawberry. These primary flavors are
 augmented with secondary flavors of floral, spice, earth and smoky characters with
 hints of menthol and cherry candy. Very gentle oak treatment provides a smooth and
 creamy texture and hints of vanilla and cream

45 Meritage, Hedges CMS Red, Washington
glass...6.00   bottle...23.00
CMS Red is structured yet approachable with soft fruit flavors framed by subtle hints of oak.
 This Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah blend is a fantastic compliment to almost any food and is the perfect
 introduction to the enjoyment of red wine.

 46 Pinot Noir, X Winery Napa Valley, California
35.00
Concentrated flavors of Bing cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and lavender leading to a hint
 of clove and toasted oak. Good acidity and the proper extractions leads to a balanced wine with
 delicate tannins and finishing with a touch of earth, clove, and plum.

 47 Malma, Malbec, Argentina
 25.00
Deep ruby red with purple tints. Aromas of red berries such as fresh raspberries , plums and
 cherries characterize the nose of this Malbec. Intensely fruity on the palate, with a touch of violet
 and vanilla imparted by the ageing in oak. This is a round, complex wine with soft tannins.

 48 Meritage. Antiyal, Maipo Valley, Chile
72.00
Lovely aromas of crushed berry fruit, violets and spice, with supple layers of fruit, minerals, loam and
 tar running through the lengthy finish. The fruit darkens up nicely on the finish.  A blend of organically
 grown Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Aged in French barrels for twelve months, then cellared
 in the bottle for six months. The Wine Spectator described the 2001 vintage as having “grip, muscle and
 distinctive Chilean terroir,” earning it 92 points.

49 Shiraz/Cabernet, Penfolds,  Australia
26.00
A balanced wine with a continuum of flavor throughout. The Cabernet Sauvignon influence
 is more profound on the palate than the nose with chocolate and mocha flavors clasping raspberry
 and blackberry fruits. A rich sweet mid-palate and finish are firmed by ripe, prominent tannins.

 50 Cotes du Rhone, E. Guigal, France
1/2 bottle $15.00      bottle 28.00
Ripe in a plumy, prune, floral mode with roasted peanut and soy character.
  Medium bodied with well integrated tannins. 

 51 Carmenere, De Martino Legado Maipo Valley, Chile
   glass...7.00  bottle...27.00
Produced from hand-picked grapes, this signature Chilean wine has a beautiful red color
 with traces of ruby. The nose abounds with ripe red fruits and shows marvelous intensity.
 On the palate, it is full-bodied with smooth tannins.

 52 Chianti, San Fabiano Calcinaia, Italy
29.00
Wonderful blackberry and cherry aromas.  Medium bodied, with well integrated tannins
 and a silky, caressing texture on the finish.

53 Chianti, Da Vinci , Italy
23.00
Ruby red with rich chromatic nuances. Distinctly fruity with cherry overtones that are
 balanced with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. The flavor reflects the spicy undertones and fruit
of the bouquet supported by balanced tannins.

54 Rioja, Muga-reserva, Spain
1/2 bottle 21.00     bottle 36.00
The color is a dense plum purple, the wine displays an Haut-Brion-like note of asphalt,
 roasted earth, lead pencil, smoke and black cherry jam.  Medium bodied and complex with
 moderate tannin, adequate acidity and a spicy rich finish.

55 Malbec, Bodega Colome, Argentina
49.00
Very ripe, with exotic plum, fig and boysenberry fruit flavors that roll along round but deceptively
 focused tannins. The long, vibrant finish has a nice buried minerality to offset all the fruit.

 56 Tempranillo, Codice, Spain
23.00
Delicious  black cherry fruit intermixed with sandalwood, pepper, dried herb and spice
 characteristics.  Shows fine density, a sweet mid palate and a long concentrated finish.

 Jim’s Reserve Wine List

V.Girardin, Chassagne Montrachet, France 75.00

Lovely and smooth, this full bodied white burgundy glides over the palate with lots of finesse, offering subtle
  layers of spice, pear, toasted oak, citrus and tropical flavors. The perfect wine for a special meal.

Meursault, Joseph Drouhin, France 58.00

A wine with a luminous golden color, intense fragrance and refined flavors.
  It is full bodied without being heavy, with a long lasting finish.

Domaine Philippe Chavy, Puligny Montrachet, France 75.00

Lovely and smooth, this full bodied white burgundy glides over the palate with lots of finesse, offering
 subtle layers of spice, pear, toasted oak, citrus and tropical flavors. The perfect wine for a special meal.

Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine du Pegau, France 65.00

This round, generous red shows international style, with plump, ripe flavors of plum and black
 cherry and firm tannins that support the fruit.  Clean and balanced with good definition.

Sparkling Wines & Champagne

57 Pacific Echo, Brut Private Reserve, California
95.00
Fresh floral notes with compelling citrus, pear and apple flavors, this brut’s acidity is bright
 and refreshing. The finish is long and clean.  A new name, made by Scharfenberger.

 58 Aurelo Cabestrero, NV 1+1=3 Cava Brut, Spain
24.00
Aromas of apple, nutmeg, minerals, nuts and honey. Very fresh, dry and brisk, with lively
 citrus flavors. A ripe, serious sparkling wine with noteworthy palate presence. Finishes dry,
 subtle and persistent, with notes of apple, lemon and minerals

 59 Moët e Chandon, “White Star”, France
58.00
Mature flavors and a generous texture make this an enjoyable champagne for any celebration.

 60 Botter, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Italy
25.00
A fully sparkling dry white wine made entirely from ancient Prosecco grapes.  This wine has a
 distinct hint of almonds and fruit.  It is long on finesse and is perfect for toasting. The fragrance
 has nuances of crusty bread.

 61 Westport Rivers, Brut RJR Cuvee, Massachusetts
43.00
A classic champagne style brut made from estate grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
  The Hallmark of this Westport “flagship” cuvee is the needlepoint bubbles, ripe fruit, subtle
 toast and brilliant acidity.

62 Barefoot Bubbly, Brut RJR Cuvee, California
26.00
This fun sparkling wine opens with the delightful aromas of green apples and jasmine. 
 Flavors of kiwi and peach will delight your palate.  Savor the crisp, lingering finish.

63 Korbel, Blanc de Noirs, California
35.00
Starts off with pretty toast, dough and citrus aromas, then kicks into gear with complex
 hazelnut, fig, melon, cherry, lemon-lime and spice.  Received high praise in wine reviews!

64 Domaine Chandon, Brut Cuvee, California
Split 10.95
Firm and focus with a crisp core of apple, citrus, pear and herb flavors.  The finish is long and bright.  

65 Freizenet, Spain Split
 6.95
Cork finished split showing vanilla, cream and apple flavors, Richly textured yet remains
 fresh and fruity with a slightly sweet finish.

 Hospice Wines

Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Meursault Genevrieres “Hospices de Beaun”

Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Pommard Billardet “Hospices de Beaun”

The Hospices de Beaune was founded in 1443 for the care of the sick, the needy and the old people of Beaune France. In order to ensure the income of the Hospices, Nicolas Rolin endowed it with a heritage of land. Five hundred years of donations and bequests have given the Hospices a total count of around 57 hectares of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. The Hospices produces prestigious wines,  which according to traditions dating back to 1859, are sold by public auction every November. Great wine makers bid charitably for the barrels produced in “The Hospice”. The money raised is used for maintenance of the properties, modernization of the hospital center, the purchase of medical equipment & improvement of the facilities for old people. This auction is the most famous of all the Burgundian festivals and forms the greatest charity sale in the world.

The Nimrod Restaurant is proud to support these generous wine makers, in appreciation of this  tradition a portion of the proceeds from these wines will be donated to The McCarthy Hospice House.

Bottle…. 130.00

Dessert Wines

Muscat Vin de Glaciere...7.50

A blast of candied apricot, pear, green tea and pineapple essence; a truly elegant sweet wine.

Framboise...7.50

This is all and simply about the raspberry. Lashings of raspberry, explosions of raspberry flavor, eruptions of raspberry zest. Have some with our bittersweet chocolate cake or the Fallen for a truly decadent experience.

Ports

Ficklin California Port   ..5

Warre’s Fine Selected White Port   ..5

Warre’s Heritage Ruby   ..5

Warre’s Otima 10YR Tawny   ..9

Warre’s ‘94 LBV   ..8

Warre’s Nimrod Port   ..8.5

Warre’s 2000 Vintage    ..12.5

Cognacs

Courvoisier VS   ..8

Martell VS   ..7.5

Hennessy VS   ..7.5

Courvoisier VSOP   ..9

Remy Martin VSOP  ..8

Kelt VSOP   ..9

A. de Fussigny   ..9

Kelt XO   ..20

Armagnacs & Aperitifs

Larressingle VSOP  ..8.5

Grand Marnier; Warm or Chilled   ..8.5

Navan  ..9.5

  Grand Marnier & Cognac blend, aged in oak with vanilla bean

Grand Marnier Centenaire  ..22.

Grand Marnier Centenaire Cinquantenaire  ..29.

Calvados  ..7

Tuaca   ..7

Chilled Pallini Limoncello  ..6.