The Beacon Club Wine List
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet produces wines of great intesity and depth of flavor. Its classic flavors are currant, plum, black cherry and spices. It can be marked by herb, olive, mint, tobacco, cedar and anise. Cabernet is typically medium to full-bodied with firm tannins.
Beringer Private Reserve- Napa, California
The flagship Cabernet produced by Beringer, and always the wineries best.
Whitehall Lane- Napa, California
One of Napa's most underrated wineries, always outstanding, textbook Napa Cabernet.
Sebastiani- Sonoma, California
Exceptional balance of flavors from one of California's most consistent wineries.
Joseph Phelps 'Insignia'- Napa, California
The top-of-the-line from Phelps, the inconoclastic Insignia is always a wonderful Cabernet.
Joullian- Monterey, California
An Oklahoma favorite, and for good reason, it's really good wine.
Henry's Drive- Padthaway, Australia
Just what you would expect from Australia, big, full of fruit and lavishly oaked.
Groth- Napa, California
Groth received the first 100 point rating for California Cabernet from Robert Parker in 1984.
Keenan- Napa, California
Made by Nils Venge, the Cowboy winemaker responsible for Plumpjack wines.
Justin- Paso Robles, California
Justin Vineyards always strives to produce approachable, supple and complex wines.
Honig- Napa, California
Honig is known as a Sauvignon Blanc specialist, but their Cabernet is truly superb.
Louis Martini- Alexander Valley, California
Recently aquired by Gallo, the drinks giant has upgraded the wines significantly.
Far Niente- Napa, California
Far Niente Winery is the benchmark for many California producers, individuality at its finest.
Hahn- Central Coast, California
Hahn Translates to "Rooster" in German; hence a red one adorns their label.
Geyser Peak- Alexander Valley, California
Made by Mick Schroder, previous winemaker of Penfolds Grange, GP's quality is now top notch.
Odfjell 'Babor'- Maule Valley, California
A value wine with pedigree, this Cabernet is made by famous California winemaker Paul Hobbs.
Miscellaneous Reds
Chateau Margaux 1997- Margaux, France
The beautifully crafted first growth wine is currently at its zenith. Parker-93.
Chateau Gloria- Saint Julien, France
The 1989 Gloria is a fat, plump, deliciously agreeable wine with a fruity flavor, with soft tannis.
Hewitson 'Miss Harry' GSM- Barossa, Australia
This mix of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre is rich, ripe and full of fruit, Rhone-Aussie style.
Domaine La Garrigue Cuvee Romaine- Rhone, France
A rich fruit-filled blend of Grenache and Syrah from the Southern Rhone.
Chateau De La Gardine Chateneuf Du Pape- Rhone, France
From vineyards surrounding the former Castle of the Pope comes a wine of immense stature.
Jadot Gevrey Chambertin- Burgundy, France
Premier and Grand Cru Pinot Noir from one of the great communes of the Cote de Nuits.
Jadot Beaujalais Villages- Burgundy, France
This Gamay based wine is charming and vivacious with moderate structure and complexity.
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre- Veneto, Italy
A full-bodied, fruity and densely packed wine who's pedigree far surpasses that of its price.
Biondi Brunello Di Montalcino- Tuscany, Italy
One of Italy's most noble wines, Brunello is always powerful yet refined stylistically.
Tassinaia Tenuta- Tuscany, Italy
A gorgeous blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese from the heart of Italy.
Donnafugata Sedara- Sicily, Italy
Produced from the Nero d'Avola grape variety, this Sicilian red is quite intense and spicy.
Parusso Barolo- Piedmont, Italy
Parusso is one of the finest estates in all of Piedmont and this colossal Barolo illustrates why.
Norton Malbec Reserve- Argentina
Malbec has found its home in Argentina; marked by deep, rich flavors and mild tannis.
Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva- Rioja, Spain
The most famous region of Spain produces wines of great character and substance.
Viader Red- Napa, California
A supple, stylish meritage of Cabernet and Cabernet Franc grapes.
Cain Cuvee- Napa, California
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet, and Cabernet Franc, the cuvee is medium-bodied and fruity.
Clos Du Bois Marlstone- Sonoma, California
The original California Bordeaux style blend, created in 1967, is back better than ever.
Merlot
Merlot varies from a soft, supple, medium-weight, mildly tannis wine with flavors of currant, cherry, herbs and chocolate; to more of a Cabernet-style Merlot, which includes a high percentage (up tp 25 %) of Cabernet, similar currant and cherry flavors and firm tannis.
Whitehall Lane- Napa, California
A merlot for the Cabernet drinker, this wine is full-bodied, powerful and concentrated.
Pride Mountain- Napa, California
Always one of the great Merlots produced in California, Pride Mountain has achieved 'cult' status.
Montes Alpha- Curico, Chile
Montes Alpha strives to produce world-class wines from Chile, and typically they succeed.
Duckhorn- Napa, California
One of the original great wineries of California, Duckhorn has always produced grand Merlot.
Wild Horse- Paso Robles, California
An early pioneer in Paso Robles, Wild Horse is synonymous with South Coast quality.
Twomey Cellars- Napa, California
Single vineyard Merlot from the makers of Silver Oak.
Pine Ridge 'Crimson'- Napa, California
Philip Titus (winemaker) had been making great wines all over California for decades.
Clos Du Bois- Sonoma, California
One of the first wineries in California to produce a Merlot, Clos du Bois is still a benchmark.
Silverado- Napa, California
Starting as grape grower in the 1970's, Silverado has Consistently excelled at their craft.
Cakebread- Napa, California
After 30+ years in Napa, Cakebread continues to evolve and impress the wine world.
Toad Hollow 'La Faux'- Limoux, France
An impressive wine sourced from the south of France.
Three Rivers- Columbia Valley, Washington
Named beacause of the rivers that run by their vineyards; the Snake, Columbia and Walla Walla.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, the great grape of Burgundy, is a touchy variety. The best examples offer black cherry, spice, raspberry and currant flavors, and an aroma that can resemble wilted roses, along with earth, tar, herb and cola notes.
Elk Cove- Willamette, Oregon
A classic Burgundian style Pinot, marked by cherry, spice and sweet earthy components.
Van Duzer- Willamette, Oregon
The Pinot has Van Duzer's signature bright fruit flavors and soft tannis.
David Bruce- Sonoma, California
One of 12 California wineries to participate in the now famous 1976 "Judgment of Paris."
Wild Horse- Central Coast, California
The lead Horseman in the Wild Horse portfolio, this wine compliments almost any cuisine.
Domaine Carneros- Carneros, California
This is Tattinger's venture in California, producing wines of extraordinary character.
Landmark 'Kastania'- Sonoma, California
The pinnacle of Pinot Noir from Landmark, the Kastinia is full-bodied and silky rich.
Chehalem 'Ridgecrest'- Willamette, Oregon
The oldest single vineyard from Chehalem, this wine combines power and grace.
Raptor Ridge Reserve- Willamette, Oregon
A reserve blend produced from the finest vineyard at Raptor Ridge.
Mark West- Central Coast, California
Quite possibly the best example of entry-level Pinot Noir available today.
Zinfandel
Real Zinfandel, the red wine, is the quintessential California wine. At its best Zinfandel exhibits zesty, spicy pepper, raspberry, cherry, wild berry and plum flavors, and a complex range of tar, earth and leather notes.
Michael-David 7 Deadly Zins- Lodi, California
Sourced from 7 separate vineyards in Lodi, this Zinfandel is always a crowd pleaser.
Rombauer El Dorado- California
In the usual Rombuaer fashion, the El Dorado Zin is simply monolithic in nature.
Segeshio- Sonoma, California
One of the great Zinfandel producers, Segehsio has excelled with Zinfandel for decades.
Elyse Howell Mountain- Napa, California
A relative newcomer to the scene, Ray Coursen crafts beautiful, luscious wines.
Rabbit Ridge Cuvee- Central Coast, California
Rabbit Ridge was once known exclusively for Zinfandel. This wine personifies quality and value.
Shiraz/Syrah
Syrah or Shiraz seems to grow well in number of areas and is capable of rendering rich, complex and distinctive wines, with pronounced pepper, spice, black cherry, tar, leather and roasted nut flavors, a supple texture and smooth tannis.
Flinders Bay- Margaret River, Australia
Produced in Western Australia, this wine is rich, sumptuous and full of ripe fruit.
Lengs & Cooter 'Old Vines'- Clare Valley, Australia
Produced from 50-80 year old Shiraz currently produced in Australia.
Elderton 'Command'- Barossa, Australia
An Elegant Monster, 'Command' is the greatest Shiraz currently produced in Australia.
Marquis Philips- Southeast, Australia
Marquis Philips is the standard by which all other Shiraz are judged.
Jakes Fault- Central Coast, California
Just what an entry level wine should be, full of character, fruit and spice.
Odfjell 'Armador'- Maipo Valley, Chile
Another winner from Chile, Syrah is flourishing down south, try it and see for yourself.
Wild Horse- Paso Robles, California
Paso has been a leading region for Syrah and this beautifully complex wine shows why.
Fat Bastard- France
Sourced from all over Southern France to produce quality, fruit driven and food friendly wines.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the king of white wines, for it makes consistently excellent, rich and complex whites. When well made Chardonnay offers bold, ripe, rich and intense fruit flavors of apple, fig, melon, pear, peach, pineapple, lemon, and grapefruit, along with spice, honey, butter, butterscotch and hazelnut flavors.
Louis Latour Montrachet- Burgundy, France
The Grand Cru vineyard of Montrachet produces the world's greatest white wines.
Vincent Girardin Puligny Montrachet- Burgundy, France
Vincent Girardin produces wonderful, racy and focused wines from the Burgundy region.
Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet- Burgundy, France
Wines produced from the village of Puligny, Montrachet are some of the best in the world.
Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse- Burgundy, France
The Pouilly-Fuisse appellation tends to produce delicate, suductive wines with crisp acidity.
Grgich Hills- Napa, California
Somewhat overshadowed by their red wines, Grgich Hills produces a spectacular Chardonnay.
Clos Du Bois- Sonoma, California
The omnipresent Cols du Bios Chardonnay has the quality to back up it's prominence.
Cakebread- Napa, California
Cakebread is becoming harder and harder to find, because of its cult-like status.
Trevor Jones 'Virgin'- Barossa, Australia
Called 'Virgin' as it's produced from free-run juice, this un-oaked Chardonnay is simply delicious.
Mer Soleil- Monterey, California
Chardonnay from Chuck Wagner of Caymus fame, his Chardonnay is big, rich and concentrated.
Joullian- Monterey, Claifornia
An Oklahoma institution, Joullian makes wines that are sought out for their high quality.
Landmark 'Overlook'- Sonoma, California
Sourced from 19 seperate vineyard, 'Overlook' displays opulence, richness and elegance.
Lorval- France
A vins de pays wine that delivers exceptional quality for the economically minded.
Newton- Napa, California
Longtime winemakers in Napa, Newton excels at producing wines with minimal intervention.
Niebaum Coppola 'Diamond'- California
Fracis Ford Coppola is as successful with wines as he is a producer, director and writer of film.
Montes Alpha- Casablanca, Chile
Quality-first wines are what Montes Alpha does best and this Chardonnay is a perfect example.
Chehalem Inox- Willamette, Oregon
Produced in a Burgundy style, Inox emphasizes fresh fruit with no oak aging.
Miscellaneous Whites
Beringer White Zinfandel- California
The ubiquitous American blush wine, semi-sweet and thirst quenching.
Selbach Riesling Spatlese- Mosel, Germany
No place on earth produces better Riesling than Germany and the Mosel is the epicenter.
Merkelbach Riesling Spatlese- Mosel, Germany
Crisp, Clean citrus acidity, minerality and a touch of sweetness; textbook German Riesling.
Schmittwagnor Reiseling Auslese- Mosel, Germany
Rich and austere with some sweetness that is offset by the fresh, citrus finish.
Velio Pinot Grigio- Friuli, Italy
Delicate and fruit-driven with fresh minerality, this Pinot Grigio goes down way to easy.
Elk Cove Pinot Gris- Willamette, Oregon
The Oregon equivalent of Pinot Grigio, but with added richness and depth.
Bottega Pinot Grigio- Trentino, Italy
Estate bottled wine from the people at Cavit Winery, think Cavit with more complexity.
Pighin Pinot Grigio- Friuly, Italy
Estate wine produced in a fresh, elegant, refreshing and subtle style.
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier- Napa, California
It's hard to beat a really good dry Chenin Blanc and Pine Ridge nails it with this one.
Hugel Gewurztraminer- Alsace, France
Alsatian Gewurtz is dry and delicious, perfect with food prepared in spicy, rich sauces.
Chateau Latour Leognan Blanc- Bordeaux, France
A blend of Semillon and Suavignon Blanc, the Latour is elegant and austere.
Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc- Sonoma, California
The Geyser Peak Suavignon has been perennial favorite for seafood, shellfish in particular.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc- New Zealand
New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc, flavors reminiscent of grapefruit and bright acidity.
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc- New Zealand
The second largest producer of wines in New Zealand, Nobilo is also one of the oldest.
St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc- Napa, California
St. Supery continues to make outstanding Sauvignon Blanc every vintage.
Honig Sauvignon Blanc- Napa, California
Everyone knows it, and everyone loves it. Honig is the definitive Napa Sauvignon Blanc.
Sparkling Wines
Gaston Chiquet Carte Verde Brut- Champagne
This bubbly is estate grown by the tiny and exceptional Champagne house of Gaston-Chiquet.
Taittinger La Francaise NV- Champagne
A delicate and elegant style from an extensive range of diverse crus from Champagne.
Schramsberg Cremant- Napa, California
A delicate off-dry, dessert-style wine with roughly half the pressure of our other sparkling wines.
Perrier Jouet Fleur- Champagne, France
Founded in 1811, Perrier Jouet has produced the Fleur Champagne since 1969.
Clicquot Yellow Label Brut- Champagne, France
This classically- styled, dry Champagne is Clicquot's signature wine.
Domaine Carneros Brut- Carneros, California
Domaine Carneros is owned by the famed French Champagne House of Tattinger.
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut- Champagne, France
Balanced and elegant Champagne, the Feuillatte Brut is an ideal accompaniment to light dishes.
Krug Grand Cuvee NV Brut- Champagne, France
Established in 1843, Krug has specialized in soley prestige and exceptional champagnes.
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill- Champagne, France
Churchill said of Champagne "In victory deserve it, in defeat need it." Pol Roger was his favorite.
Lindauer Brut- New Zealand
An excellent sparkling wine produced in the traditional Champagne method.
Dessert Wines
Elderton Botrytis Semillon- Barossa, Australia
An Australian take on the classic French dessert wine; sensual, sweet and impossible to resist.
Quady Elysium- California
Made from Black Muscat grapes, this sweet wine is great as a compliment to dessert or by itself.
PJV Madonna Eiswein- Rheinhessen, Germany
Made from frozen grapes, Eiswein is one of the most concentrated and flavorful wines produced.
Chiarlo Nivole Moscato- Italy
The name "Nivole," which means "clouds" in Italian, suggests the wine's airy, elegant quality.
Sandeman Royal Corrigidor Sherry- Spain
An oloroso sherry, rich and intense with nutty aromas and flavors.
Taylor Port Vintage 2000- Portugal
One of the greatest vintages in the last several decades, the 2000 ports are absolutely stunning.
