Fork offers a broad range of styles, representing the best quality wines in their price range. We believe the best wine values today come from small, lesser - known producers. Because these wines can be tough to find and may be limited in availability, we taste new wines each week (it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it). On average, only one out of ten wines we taste makes it on to our select list. The list is organized from the lightest wines to the most full-bodied.
-Fork Wine Director, Roberto Sella
S p a r k l i n g W i n e a n d C h a m p a g n e
Clavelin, Brut Comté, Crémant du Jura, Tête de Cuvée, Chardonnay, N.V., France Full and dry like true Champagne 48
Diebolt -Vallois,Blanc de Blancs, Chardonnay, N.V. France Crisp and lively with green apples 95 Ployez – Jacquemart, Brut, Pinot Noir Blend, N.V., France Delicate citrus nose, creamy and firmly structured ½ bt 48 85 W h i t e W i n e
Canaletto, Trentino, Müller Thurgau, 2007, Italy Light and refreshing peach and citrus fruit 32
Soellner, Wogerain, Grüner Veltliner, 2007, Austria Bright blend of honeyed fruit and herbs 38
Baumann, Ugni Blanc-Colombard Blend, 2007, France Floral and clean apricot fruit with dry finish 32
Reverdy, "Les Coutes", Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, 2007, France Clean, minerally and palate cleansing 62
Tuileries, Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, 2006, France Crisp citrus fruit, floral nose 42
Kuentz-Bas, Alsace Blanc, Sylvaner Blend, 2007, France Food friendly, smoky bright citrus with a hint of pear 38
Wurtz-Weinman, "2", Rheinhessen, Riesling QbA, 2006, Germany Dry, organic, lush wine; peach and mineral 40
Marqués de Alella, Alella, Pansa Blanca, 2007, Spain Unique golden wine, dry, fruity and lively finish 44
Mann, Cuvée Albert, Riesling, 2007, France Spicy, aromatic, ripe peach, citrus and mango 58
Kreydenweiss, Wibelsberg, Alsace Grand Cru, 2004, France Biodynamic wine, stone fruit and grapefruit 52
Fouquet, Cuvee Silex, Vouvray, Chenin Blanc, 2008, France Dry, mineral finish, perfect with exotic flavors 42
Pas Saint Martin, La Pierre Frite, Chenin Blanc, 2007, France Elegant with notes of citrus and apples 36
A. Scherer, Pinot Blanc, 2007, France Rich honeyed, apple fruit 38
Tasca d’Almerita, Leone, Catarratto Blend, 2007, Italy Bouquet of pink grapefruit, apple and peach 48
Servin, Cuvée Massale, Chablis, 2006, France Elegant fresh ripe fruits with mineral finish 60
Talmard, Mâcon-Chardonnay, Chardonnay, 2007, France Crisp clean round fruit, mineral finish 40
Pfeiffer, Three Chimneys, Chardonnay-Marsanne Blend , 2004, Australia Floral aromas with flavors of peaches and melon 35
Pietra Santa, Central Coast, Chardonnay, 2006, CA Crisp flavors of lemongrass, pear and green apple with hints of oak 38
R o s e W i n e
Canaletto, Salento Rosé, Negroamaro, 2007, Italy Creamy and dry with strawberry fruit flavors 32
Château Mourgues du Grès, Les Galets Rosés, Syrah-Grenache Blend, 2007, France Deep color with a full, fresh and fruity body 36
R e d W i n e
Bertagna, Bourgogne, Pinot Noir, 2006, France Pure red cherries, classic French Burgundy 65
Latour, Volnay, Pinot Noir, 2003, France Spicy red fruit; elegant and well-structured 95
Summerland, Santa Barbara, Pinot Noir, 2006, CA Smooth black cherries, cloves, beautifully balanced 62
Isole e Olena, Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, 2006, Italy Tuscan classic, red cherries, mature tannins ½ bt 42
Meraviglie, Chianti Classico, Sanvgiovese, 2004, Italy Plush black cherry and cinnamon spice 50
Peique, Bierzo, Mencia, 2006, Spain Ripe full and strong fruit with soft tannins 40
Plouzeau, Rive Gauche, Chinon, Cabernet Franc, 2007, France Blackberry, raspberry and licorice bouquet 38
Fontenille, Côtes du Luberon,Grenache, 2005, France Round cassis fruit with rustic styling 36
Castillo LaBastida, Tempranillo, Rioja, 2001, Spain Ripe berry fruit, smooth smoky oak 60
Fondrèche, Côtes du Ventoux, Grenache Blend, 2006, France Black cherries, with spice, pepper, and herbs 34
Saurel, Saint Damien, Vieilles Vignes, Gigondas, Grenache Blend, 2005, France Strong and ripe dark fruits with firm tannins 70
Schiavenza, Vughera, Dolcetto d’Alba, 2005, Italy Well structured with red berry fruit and almonds 55
Boeri, Barbera d'Asti, 2007, Italy Strawberry-cherry fruit with a soft silky finish 38
Durand, Merlot, 2006, France Rustic, medium bodied with bright berry flavors 36
Pedro Martínez, Rioja, Alesanco, Tempranillo, 2006, Spain Aromas of anise and cloves, dark berry fruit 34
Dom Martinho, Periquita Blend, 2005, Portugal Smooth plum and blackberry fruit 42
Vietti, Tre Vigne, Barbera D’Alba, 2006, Italy Layers of dark fruit, leather, spices and smoke 75
Damilano, Nebbiolo d’Alba, 2006, Italy Dusty with violet,spice and leather 50
Luce della Vite, Sangiovese-Merlot Blend, 2001, Italy Deep, chocolate with dark cherry fruits ½ bt 55
Kaapzicht, Stellenbosch, Merlot Blend, 2004, South Africa Spiced red berries and plum with soft oak 45
Puy-Blanquet, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux Merlot Blend, 2005, France Fruit forward, round berry fruit 50
Tempé, Minervois, Grenache Blend, 2004, France Dense and rich fruits with moderate tannins 45
Huarpe, Lancatay, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Argentina Spicy, ripe red fruits, hints of wood, long finish 34
Hundred Tree Hill, Cabernet Blend, 2004, Australia Intense black currant with hints of nutty oak 65
Damilano, Nebbiola d' Alba, 2206, Italy Baby Barolo, dusty with violet, spice and leather 50
Ercolino, “Memo”, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, 2007, Italy Bold, ripe, chocolate plum fruit, rustic tannins 32
Hackett, Gatekeeper, Shiraz, 2005, Australia Earthy dark berry fruit with spicy vanilla oak 36
St. Hallett, Faith, Shiraz, 2006, Australia Lifted spice and cherry notes, soft smokey flavor 55
Piantate Lunghe, Rosso Conero, Montepulciano, 2005, Italy Smooth, full bodied, round and jammy 45
L’Ostal Cazes, Minervois, Syrah Blend, 2002, France Dense and robust with red cherry flavors 75
R e s e r v e W h i t e W i n e
Joly, Clos de la Coulée de Serrant, Savennières-Coulée, Chenin Blanc, 2004, France Biodynamic wine with notes of honeysuckle and long finish 110
Jobard-Chabloz, Meursault, Le Limozin, Chardonnay, 2006, France Citrus with tropical notes, full-bodied 115
R e s e r v e R e d W i n e
Alain Gras, Auxey-Duresses, Vieilles Vignes, Pinot Noir, 2005, France Intense raspberry nose, true Burgundy style 95
Heritiers Louis Jadot, Beaune Theurons, Beaune Premier Cru, Pinot Noir, 2003 France Concentrated, full-bodied with great texture and length 125
Jérôme Chezeaux, "Les Boudouts", Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Pinot Noir, 2004, France Medium bodied with mint, black cherries 135 Malenchini, Bruzzico, Sangiovese, 2001, Italy Rich super-Tuscan from a great vintage 105
Cordeillan-Bages, Pauillac, Cabernet-Sauvignon-Merlot Blend, 2001, France Ripe, full-bodied black fruit, firm tannins Schiavenza, Bricco Cerretta, Barolo, Nebbiolo, 2001, Italy Earthy scents of violets, plum, well structured 125
Ridge, Geyserville, Zinfandel Blend, 2007, CA Deep balanced wine, plum and blackberry fruit 95
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