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wines by the glass

 

 

In an effort to minimize our environmental impact, Uncommon Ground has chosen to offer what we consider to be the very best, unique and—when possible– the most sustainably produced domestic wines. Where appropriate, the wines’ names are followed by one or more icons which denote whether their grapes were grown, harvested and processed organically, biodynamically or sustainably. A key for these icons, along with brief explanations of each farming method, is at the bottom of this page. Cheers!

 

 

sparkling

 

Domaine St. Michelle

Columbia Valley, Washington… 7/28

crisp granny smith apple and fresh citrus, light toasty finish

 

M Lawrence ‘Sex’ Brut Rose

Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan… 10/36

seductive bouquet and juicy palate of fresh strawberries

 

 

whites

 

2008 Good Harbor Pinot Grigio

Leelanau Penninsula, MI…8/30

fresh apple, citrus, vanilla and nutmeg

 

2007 Tangent Sauvignon Blanc

Central Coast, California…10/36

juicy pink grapefruit and ripe meyer lemon

 

2007 Raymond R Chardonnay

Monterey, California …8/30

bartlett pear, vanilla sticks and hazelnut

 

2008 Pacific Rim Riesling

Columbia Valley, Washington… 9/33

orange blossom, apricot and white peaches

 

n/v Sokol-Blosser ‘Evolution,’ 12th Edition

Willamette Valley, Oregon…12/40

banana and pineapple, exotic, tropical and off-dry. blend of nine different white grapes

 

    

 

                                                              

reds

 

2008 Girasole Pinot Noir

Mendocino, California… 11/38

ripe cranberry, succulent plum and a defined terroir backbone

 

2006 Heron Merlot

California…8/30

jammy fruits and spice with balanced cherry aromatics

 

2006 Bonny Doon Sangiovese

Monterey, California… 9/33

blueberry jam, black plum, with notes of lavender and allspice

 

2007 Manifesto! Cabernet Sauvignon

North Coast, California…9/33

blackberry, bramble, and wild game with hints of cedar and baking chocolate

 

2007 MV Rozza Ridge Market Red

Washington…9/33

Baked berry, crème brulee, dried apricot and spiced toffee.  bordeaux & syrah blend.

 

2006 Perry Creek Zinfandel

Sierra Foothills, California…10/36

spicy plum, blueberry, black currants and black pepper

 

 


wines by the bottle

 

Within each category– be it sparkling, white or red- wines are listed from lightest-bodied and driest, to fullest-bodied and fruit-driven or off-dry. Uncommon Ground encourages you to explore wines that may be new to your palate.  Our staff is happy to help you with pairing suggestions.

 

 

whites

 

2006 McKinley Spring Horse Heaven Hills Chenin Blanc

Yakima, Washington…36

apricot, white flowers, mineral backbone

 

 

2007 Chehalem ‘INOX’ Chardonnay

Willamette Valley, Oregon… 45

lemon and honeysuckle, elegantly peachy

 

 

2006 Demetria Estate Viognier

Santa Ynez Valley, California… 48

orange peel, pineapple, white flowers, hints of toffee

 

 

2005 Cass Vineyard Estate Roussanne

Paso Robles, California… 50

pretty & sophisticated, orange blossom, spice, smoky citrus, off-dry

 

 

2007 August Hill Seyval Blanc

Peru, Illinois…33

tropical, full-bodied, off-dry with a clean citrus finish      

 

 

2006 De Loach Chardonnay

Russian River Valley, California …32

bartlett pear, cinnamon, hazelnut

 

 

reds

 

2007 Illahe Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon… 42

stewed black cherry, spiced white chocolate, baked berry bouquet

 

 

2006 Verdad Tempranillo

Santa Ynez Valley, California… 48

dark berries, ripe black cherry, smokey cocoa, cinnamon & toast

 

 

2004 De Loach Merlot

Russian River Valley, California…40

black cherry, cedar, truffle, baking chocolate

 

 

2007 Qupé Central Coast Syrah

Santa Barbara, California…43

enticing and spicy notes of blueberry, cooked plum, caraway, vanilla

 

 

2007 Clos la Chance Crimson Topaz Meritage

San Martin, California… 38

dusted strawberries, cherry jam, hints of smoked rosemary

 

 

2005 Terra Blanca Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Mountain, Washington… 48

oak-laced plum, fragrant bing cherry, fig ,leather, spice

 

 

2007 Beckman Vineyards ‘Cuvee Le Bec'

Santa Ynez Valley, California… 40

lush, textured palate of ripe blueberry, toast, spice

 

 

2007 Plungerhead Old Vines Zinfandel

Lodi, California…40

fun and vibrant display of cherry pie, boysenberry, clove, cocoa

 

 

2007 Santa Barbara Winery ‘ZCS'

Santa Barbara, California…38

plentiful jammy fruits and spice with balanced cherry aromatics. zinfandel, carignan, sangiovese

 

                                                                            

 

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Certified Organic: Grapes that are grown without fossil fuel-based mineral fertilizers, pesticides or insecticides. Vineyard     and/or winery follows all approved farming, harvesting and processing methods set forth by any number of USDA-approved, third-party regulatory bodies.

 

 

Biodynamic ® or similar methods: Grapes that are grown and harvested with a holistic approach to organic farming.                   Vineyards are treated as unified, individual organisms with emphasis upon a balanced interrelationship of the soil, plants and                  animals. While Demeter® USA is the only certification agent for Biodynamic® farms, processors and products in the United     States, we have chosen to highlight producers who have adopted some aspects of or methods similar to Biodynamic®                              farming but may not be certified.

 

Sustainable:  More of a self-declaration on the part of the grower, sustainable farming is not governed by a set of rules– yet. Every effort is made on the part of the farmer to keep uses of chemicals low, seek out alternative sources of energy, utilize cover crops and generally remain carbon-neutral.