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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

 

Gruet Brut

Albuquerque, New Mexico… 10/32

super- fine bubbles, crisp granny smith apple

 

M Lawrence ‘Sex’ Brut Rose

Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan… 10/32

seductive bouquet and juicy palate of fresh strawberries

 

 

 

whites

 

2007 Willow Crest Pinot Gris

Yakima, Washington…7/26                                                                           

fresh apple, citrus, vanilla and nutmeg

 

2007 Manifesto! Sauvignon Blanc

Suisun Valley, California…8/30

juicy pink grapefruit and ripe meyer lemon

 

2006 De Loach Chardonnay

Russian River Valley, California …10/32                                                        

bartlett pear, cinnamon and hazelnut

 

2007 Milbrandt Riesling

Columbia Valley, Washington… 9/31                                                                 

orange blossom, apricot and white peaches

 

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

Willamette Valley, Oregon…9/31

banana and pineapple, exotic, tropical and off-dry.

Blend of nine different white grapes.

 

  

                                                                         

reds

 

2007 Emerson Vineyards Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon… 11/39

ripe cranberry, succulent plum and a defined terroir backbone

 

2007 Santa Barbara Winery ‘ZCS’

Santa Barabara, California…10/32

lots of jammy fruit and spice with balanced cherry aromatics.

Zinfandel, Carignan, Sangiovese

 

2007 Independent Producers Merlot

Columbia Valley, Washington… 8/30

spicy plum, blueberry, black currants and black pepper

 

2007 Leese-Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon

Sonoma County, California…7/26

smoky fig, leather and sweet tobacco, star anise and clove

 

2003 Desert Hills Winery Destiny Ridge Vineyard Syrah

Yakima, Washington…7/26

extracted berry fruits, elegantly structured with leafy-clay earth notes

 


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 Tangent Pinot Blanc

Arroyo Grande Valley, California… 36                                                          

stone fruits, lemongrass and vibrant pineapple

 

 

2007 Vina Robles Jardine Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Paso Robles, California …34

creamy palate of ripe, dried apricot, peach and melon

 

 

2006 McKinley Spring Horse Heaven Hills Chenin Blanc

Yakima, Washington…34                       

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 and 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…34       

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

 

 

reds

 

2007 Ayres Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon… 58                                                         

charming and refined  with hints of  raspberries and smoky earth

 

 

n/v Lieb Family Cellars ‘Bridge Lane’ Cabernet Franc

North Fork, Long Island, New York …50

juicy black raspberry, blueberry, with smoky hints of earth and game

                           

 

2004 De Loach Merlot

Russian River Valley, California…40                      

black cherry, cedar, truffle and baking chocolate

 

 

2007 Qupé Central Coast Syrah

Santa Barbara, California…38 

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

 

 

2001 Terra Blanca Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Mountain, Washington… 42

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

 

 

2007 Beckman Vineyards ‘Cuvee Le Bec’

Santa Ynez Valley, California… 40

lush, textured palate of ripe blueberry, toast and spice

 

 

2007 Plungerhead Old Vines Zinfandel

Lodi, California…40                    

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

                                                                            

 



 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.