Marco Polo Wine List

At Marco Polo we take as much pride in our wine selections as we do our menu selections.

The owners and managers have carefully assembled the following list to complement our cuisine and to enhance your enjoyment.

Cheers!

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE

CHAMPAGNE
Sparkling Wine is from the Champagne region of France. It is most often a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. It is made by the Methode Champenoise ( fermented in the bottle ), a costly and time-consuming process that gives the wine elegance and complexity.

All prices are by the bottle.

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101 Perrier Jouet, Fleur de Champagne: $200.00

102 Dom Perignon, Vintage Brut: $245.00

103 Pommery, Brut Royal: $95.00

104 Moet & Chandon, Imperial, Extra Dry: $85.00

SPARKLING WINE
These wines are not Champagne, but made by the same process.
Outside of Champagne, it is often called the "Traditional Method".

106 Roederer Estate, Brut, Anderson Valley: $45.00

107 Francois Montand, Brut, France: $32.00

108 Domaine Ste. Michelle, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley: $32.00

CHARDONNAY

The world's most popular white wine grape, originally from the Burgundy region of France, but now found world-wide. Dry and full-bodied.

All prices are by the bottle.

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201 Mountain View, Central Coast: $29.00

202 Gordon Bros., Washington: $49.00

203 Saintsbury, Carneros: $49.00

204 MacRostie, Carneros: $39.00

205 Landmark "Overlook", Sonoma: $65.00

206 Flowers, Sonoma: $95.00

207 Far Niente, Napa Valley: $88.00

208 Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley: $54.00

209 Pavilion Crossing, Napa, aromas of peach and pear: $39.00

210 Cartlidge and Browne. fruity and vibrant: $34.00

211 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley: $85.00

212 Jordan, Russian River: $57.00

213 Verget, Puilly-Fuisse, Burgundy: $55.00

214 Simi Reserve, Russian River: $49.00

SAUVIGNON (FUME') BLANC

Native to France's Loire Valley and Bordeaux, it is also widely grown in California and New Zealand, where thw long growing season and cool climate give it juicy fruit flavors and bright acidity.

All prices are by the bottle.

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222 Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma: $49.00

223 Kim Crawford, New Zealand: $44.00

225 Domaine Fournier, Sancerre, Loire Valley: $47.00

226 Allan Scott, New Zealand: $33.00

PINOT GRIGIO

A Northern Italian grape variety very popular for its light, crisp and refreshing character. Try with lighter textured cuisine.

All prices are by the bottle.

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230 Marco Felluga, Collio: $37.00

231 Santa Margerita, Aldo Adige: $46.00

232 Masetti, Venezie: $33.00

RIESLING

A native of Germany and Alsace, this grape produces off- dry refreshing and crisp wines.

All prices are by the bottle.

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241 Dr. Thanish Bernkastler Badstube Kabinett: $45.00

242 Rudolph Muller, "Bunny", Germany: $35.00

INTERESTING WHITES

Interesting whites that have their own charm.

All prices are by the bottle.

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250 Beringer, White Zinfandel, California: $23.00

251 Botani, Spain, bright and crisp: $43.00

252 Susana Balbo Crios, Torrontes, Argentina: $35.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This grape hails from Bordeaux and is very successful in California and other wine-growing areas. Full, rich and flavorful.

All prices are by the bottle.

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301 Eberle, Paso Robles: $45.00

302 Turnbull, Napa Valley, full body and rich texture: $115.00

303 Cliff Lede, Napa, Stags Leap District: $135.00
" best cabernets one can buy for the price" R. Parker

304 Susana Balbo, Argentina: $55.00
currant, blackberry, and toasty oak flavors

305 Far Niente, Napa Valley: $165.00

306 Franciscan, "Oakville Estates", Napa Valley: $56.00

307 Snowden Vineyards, "The Ranch": $87.00

308 Jordan, Alexander Valley: $89.00

309 Marietta Cellars, Sonoma: $45.00

310 Gran Lurton, Gran Reserva, Argentina: $75.00

311 Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley: $92.00

312 Simi Winery, Alexander Valley: $49.00

313 Chapellet "Signature" Napa: $85.00

315 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, "Artemis", Napa Valley: $86.00

316 Lot #205, unpretentious & aromatic Paso Robles: $38.00

PROPRIETARY BLENDS

Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends; The winery's top grapes usually blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other grapes. Bordeaux inspired.

All prices are by the bottle.

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331 Chateau St. Jean, "Cinque Cepages", Sonoma: $95.00

332 Chappellet Mt. Cuvee: $52.00

333 Franciscan, "Magnificat", Napa Valley: $85.00

334 Sinskey "Point of View": $94.00

335 Les Eres, Spain, Vi de guarda 2004: $119.00

MERLOT

Softer, but similar in style blensing partner of Cabernet. Lush fruit flavors of plum and cherry.

All prices are by the bottle.

341 Clos Du Bois, "Reserve", Alexander Valley: $39.00

342 Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma: $49.00

343 Cartlidge & Browne, North Coast: $39.00

344 Markham, Napa Valley: $42.00

345 Gordon Bros., Columbia Valley, Washington: $65.00

346 Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley: $49.00

347 Sterling Vineyards " Three Palms Vineyard", Napa Valley: $95.00

PINOT NOIR

Outside of Burgundy, there are only a handful of other cool climate regions that excel. Silky-textured, with red berry fruit flavors.

All prices are by the bottle.

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350 J.F. Lurton, Hacienda Araucano, Chile: $36.00

351 Elk Cove, Oregon: $59.00

352 Siduri, Sonoma: $48.00

353 "J", Russian River Valley: $68.00

354 Flowers, Sonoma Coast: $89.00

355 Etude, Heirloom Carneros: $145.00

SHIRAZ/SYRAH

Native to the Rhone Valley in France. In Australia it's called Shiraz. The style of these wines are full, peppery and richly fruity.

All prices are by the bottle.

359 Greg Norman Estates, Limestone Coast, Australia: $32.00

360 Woop Woop, Australia: $30.00

361 Copain "Tous Ensemble" Mendocino: $55.00

362 Torbreck "Woodcutters", Australia: $55.00

INTERESTING REDS

All prices are by the bottle.

363 Ruffino Chianti "Tan Label": $50.00

364 Ruffino Chianti "GLod Label" Riserva Ducale: $75.00

365 Susana Balbo Malbec, Argentina: $55.00

OWNER'S RESERVE LIST

These are hard to find and extremely limited in availability.

All prices are by the bottle.

370 Antinori, Tignanello, Super Tuscan, Italy: $135.00

371 Hundred Acre: $295.00

372 Opus One: $245.00

373 Pahlmeyer, Napa: $270.00
Sweet, smoky, meaty aromas. R. Parker 95 points

374 Chapellet Cabernet Sauvignon: $220.00
Rated 96 points by Wine Spectator

375 Howell Mountain Cornerstone Cellars: $165.00