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The Ballard Inn & Restaurant Wine List
This is a SAMPLE list only and is subject to change

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE
Laetitia, Brut Cuvée, Arroyo Grande Valley, NV $32
Taittinger, Reims, Brut, NV 375ml  $45
J, Brut Rosé, Russian River Valley, NV  $50
Henri Abelé, Brut, Reims, NV  $55
Argyle, Brut, Willamette Valley, Oregan, 2002  $55
Piper-Heidsieck Brut, Reims, NV 59
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut, Premier Cru, Epernay, NV  $60
Taittinger, Reims, Brut, 2002 115
Vueve Cliquot Ponsardin Rosé, Reims, 2002  $120
Gosset ‘Celebris,‘ Brut, Champagne, 1996   $160

SAUVIGNON BLANC
Brander, Santa Ynez Valley, 2007   $30
Gainey, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005  $33
Dog Point, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2007  $34
Carhartt, Santa Ynez Valley, 2006  $34
DeSante, Napa Valley, 2004  $35
Great Oaks Ranch, Santa Ynes Valley, 2006  $35
Westerly, Santa Ynez Valley, 2006  $37
Babcock, Estate, Santa Rita Hills, 2007  $38
Margerum, Vogelzang Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005  $40
Fiddlehead, “Hunnysuckle,” Santa Ynez Valley, 2003  $50

RIESLING & GEWÜRZTRAMINER
Hugel Gewürztraminer, Alsace, France, 2003 375ml   $22
Fitz-Ritter Gewurztraminer, Pfalz, Germany, 2004  $30
Bedford Thompson Gewürztraminer, Santa Barbara County, 2001  $27
Domaine Weinbach, Gewürztraminer Reserve Personelle, Alsace, France, 2004  $60
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer, Herrenweg de Turckheim, 2004  $69
Mosby Traminer, Santa Barbara County, 2003  $25
Palmina Traminer, Alisos Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, 2004 $37
Firestone Riesling, Santa Barbara County, 2006  $20
Dr. Loosen Riesling, “Blue Slate,” Mosel, Germany, 2007  $30
Pikes Dry Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia, 2005  $36
Josmeyer Riesling, “Le Kottabe,“ Alsace, France, 2004  $45
J. L. Wolf Riesling, Pfalz, Germany, 2004   $47
Emrich-Schönleber Riesling, Nahe, Spätlese, Frühlingsplatzchen, 2005  $50

CHARDONNAY

Arcadian, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2005 375ml  $36
Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County, 2007  $34
Rusack, Santa Barbara County, 2006  $40
Foley, Rancho Santa Rosa, Santa Rita Hills, 2006  $45
Melville, Santa Rita Hills, Estate, 2005  $45
Ojai Vineyard, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 2006  $55
Longoria, Cuvée Diana, Sta. Rita Hills, 2004  $55
Tantara, Brosseau Vineyard, Chalone, 2005  $57
Clos Pepe Estate, Santa Rita Hills, 2006   $65
Diatom, Huber Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, 2005  $65
Brewer-Clifton, Sea Smoke, Santa Rita Hills, 2006  $80
Arcadian, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2005  $71
Whitcraft Winery, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 2007  $75
Bonaccorsi, Nielson Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 2006   $75
Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, 2005  $75

WHITE RHÔNE VARIETALS

Vieux Télégraphe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2007 375ml  $55
Qupé Marsanne, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005  $35
Alban Vineyards Viognier, Central Coast, 2007  $34
Cold Heaven Viognier, Sanford & Benedict, Santa Barbara County, 2006  $55
Deux C, ‘’50-50,’’ Domaine des Deux Mondes, NV  $80
Iris’ Estate Viognier, Rideau Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2004  $75
Tablas Creek Roussanne, Paso Robles, Estate, 2004  $43

ALTERNATIVE WHITES
Vixen Dry Rosè, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005  $30
Tre Anelli, Verdehlo, California, 2006  $30
Vionta Albariño, Ríax Baixas, Estate, Spain, 2005  $31
Longoria Albariño, Clover Creek Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2006  $29
Tantara Pinot Blanc, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 2005 375ml  $22
Carr Pinot Gris, Turner Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills , 2005  $30
Palmina Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County, 2007  $36
Domaine Pichot,, Vouvray, France, 2005  $30
Brander “Natalie” Cuvée, Santa Ynez Valley, 2006  $32
Artiste, ‘’Impressionist Blanc,’’ White Table Wine, California, NV  $37
Domaine William Fevre, Chablis, 2006  $50
François Jobard, Mersault Poruzots, Burgundy, 2003  $110

SYRAH
Cimarone, Three Creek Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005  $40
Rusack, Santa Barbara County, 2005  $40
Falcone Family Vineyards, Mia’s Vineyard, Paso Robles, 2004   $45
Blair Fox, Paradise Road Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, 2003   $53
Jaffurs, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 2006   $54
Tensley, Colson Canyon Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, 2006   $55
Qupé, Bien Nacido Hillside Estate, Santa Maria Valley, 2004   $60
Margerum, Colson Canyon Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, 2005   $67
Samsara, Verna’s Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, 2006   $68
Foxen, Williamson Doré, Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $75
Beckmen, Purisima Mountain, Block 6, Santa Ynez Valley, 2006   $80
Ojai Vineyard, Roll Ranch Vineyard, California, 2003   $85
Bonaccorsi, Star Lane Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $98
Loring, ‘Hospice du Rhône,’ Gary’s Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2005   $120
Alban, “Reva,” Estate, Edna Valley, 2004   $140

RED RHÔNE VARIETALS & BLENDS
Tablas Creek, Esprit de Beaucastel, Paso Robles, 2005 375ml   $25
Ethan, Grenache, Alta Mesa Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $40
Kaena, Grenache, Tierra Alta Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2004   $45
Feliz Noche, Grenache, Santa Barbara County, 2004   $50
E. Guigal, Crozes-Hermitage, France, 2004   $46
Zaca Mesa, “Z Cuvée,” Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $40
Hug, “El Papé,” Central Coast, 2006   $40
Kaena, ‘’Hapa,’’ Red Table Wine, Santa Ynez Valley, 2006   $45
Demetria, “Cuvée Constantine,” Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $55
Chapoutier, “La Bernadine,” Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2004   $69
Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2005   $155
Saxum, James Berry Vineyard, Paso Robles, 2005   $90

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Falcone Family Vineyards, Mia’s Vineyard, Paso Robles, 2006   $45
Justin, Paso Robles, 2006   $45
St. Clement, Napa Valley, 2004   $50
Star Lane, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $82
Hartwell, “Miste Hill,” Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, 2003   $112
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, “Fay”, Napa Valley, 2004   $125
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, 2004   $130
Caymus, Special Selection, Napa Valley, 2005   $180

BORDEAUX VARIETALS & BLENDS

Château Trimoulet, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France, 2003   $60
Tritono, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2004   $61
Swanson, “Alexis,” Napa Valley 2002   $70
Lancaster, Meritage Reserve, Alexander Valley, 2001   $80
Justin, “Isosceles,” Paso Robles, 2004   $104
Merryvale, “Profile,” Napa Valley, 2002   $150

MERLOT
Gainey, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $33
Sunstone, Central Coast, 2006   $35
Three Saints, Estate, Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $35
Carhartt, Santa Ynez Valley, 2004   $47
Twomey, Napa Valley, 2004   $75

ZINFANDEL
Stephen Ross, Dante Dusi Vineyard, Paso Robles, 2005   $35
Rosenblum, Richard Sauret Vineyard, Paso Robles, 2006   $42
Consilience, Rhodes Vineyard, Redwood Valley, 2004   $48
Seghesio, Old Vine, Sonoma County, 2005   $51
Ridge, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley, 2004   $70

ALTERNATIVE REDS

Consilience, Petite Sirah, Santa Barbara County, 2005   $45
Vandale, Sangiovese, Santa Ynez Valley, 2004   $45
Curran, Sangiovese, Santa Ynez Valley, 2001   $60
Huber, Dornfelder, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, 2005   $55
Artiste, ‘’Rustique,’’ California, NV   $  $65
L’ Aventure, ‘’Optimus,’’ Stephan Vineyard, Paso Robles, 2005   $75
Palmina, Nebbiolo, Stolpman Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2004   $70
Andrea Oberto, Barolo, Italy, 2003   $86
Nicolas Potel, Volnay, Côte-d’Or, France, 2005   $90
Domaine Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte-d’Or, France 2005   $110
Gaja, ‘’DaGromis,’’ Barolo, Italy, 2001   $120

Wines By The Glass
Premium Sakes
Shichi Hon Yari, “The Seven Spearsmen,” Junmai   $6
Meibo, “Midnight Moon,” Junmai Ginjo   $8
Harushika, “Daiginjo,” Junmai Daiginjo   $12

White (prices are for glass - bottle)
Sparkling Wine, Laetitia, Brut Cuvée, Arroyo Grande Valley, NV    $11 -  $32
Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County, 2007   $9 -  $34
Sauvignon Blanc, Peter Bruce, Santa Ynez Valley, 2006   $8 - $30
Riesling, Firestone, Santa Barbara County, 2006   $5  -  $20
Riesling, Dr. Loosen, “Blue Slate,” Mosel, Germany, 2007   $8 -  $30
Rosé of Syrah, Ampelos, Cuatro Vientos Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, 2007   $8 -   $30
White Rhône, Kaena “Hapa Blanc,” Santa Ynez Valley, 2007   $12 -   $48
Pinot Grigio, Palmina, Santa Barbara County, 2007   $9 -   $36
Viognier, Calzada Ridge, Santa Ynez Valley, 2007   $12 -  $48
Sauternes, Château Haut-Bergeron, France, 2004   $14

Red (prices are for glass - bottle)
Pinot Noir, Kenneth-Crawford, Turner Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, 2006   $14 -  $55
Pinot Noir, Ken Brown, Santa Barbara County, 2006   $12 -  $48
‘’Beaujolais’’ Pinot Noir, Chien Tacheté, San Luis Obispo, 2008   $8 -  $32
Merlot, Sunstone, Central Coast, 2006   $9 -  $35
Syrah, Ken Brown, Santa Barbara County, 2003   $12 -  $45
Syrah, Kenneth-Crawford, Four Play, Santa Barbara County, 2005   $12 -  $45
Cabernet Sauvignon, Lincourt, La Cuesta Vineyard, Santa Ynez, 2006   $10 -  $38
Red Rhône, Kaena, “Hapa,” Santa Ynez Valley, 2005   $12 -  $ 45
Sangiovese, Tantara, Paso Robles, 2003   $10 -  $ 40


PINOT NOIR 34
Tantara, Solomon Hills Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 2005 375ml    $40
Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, 2006 375ml   $65
Robert Sinskey, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, 2006   $45
Ken Brown, Santa Barbara County, 2006   $48
Foley, Santa Rita Hills, Rancho Santa Rosa, 2006   $52
Loring,, Gary’s Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2005   $55
Melville, Estate, Santa Rita Hills, 2006   $58
Foxen, Santa Maria Valley, 2007   $60
Cargasacchi, Santa Barbara County, 2006   $65
Ampelos, Ampelos Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, 2005   $69
Domaine Alfred, Chamisal Vineyards, Edna Valley, 2005   $70
Tantara, Solomon Hills, Santa Maria Valley, 2006   $70
Roessler, “La Brisa,” Peay Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2003   $70
Dierberg, Santa Maria Valley, 2005   $75
Gainey, Santa Rita Hills, Limited Selection, 2004   $75
Flying Goat, Dierberg Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 2006   $75
Fiddlehead Cellars, “Seven Twenty-Eight,” Santa Rita Hills, Estate, 2005   $76
Longoria, Fe Ciega Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, 2006   $77
Archery Summit, Willamette Valley, Premier Cuveé, Oregon, 2003   $81
Siduri, Cargasacchi Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, 2006   $89
Bonaccorsi, Santa Rita Hills, 2005   $90
Melville, Clone 115- “Indigène,” Santa Rita Hills, 2006   $115
Arcadian, Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, 2003   $115
Melville, ‘’Carrie’s,’’ Santa Rita Hills, 2004   $120
Foxen, Sea Smoke Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills, 2006   $150
Brewer-Clifton, “Kimberly,” Santa Rita Hills, 2002   $150
Sea Smoke, “Southing,” Santa Rita Hills, 2005   $160
Kosta Browne, Kanzler Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2005   $175

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