We have worked with the wineries to provide you with some short, fun, and hopefully helpful, descriptors to aid you in your wine selection.
Since taste and perception varies from person to person and palate to palate, please consider these descriptors to be guidelines.
With this said, venture forth to explore, experiment and enjoy!
| ~Half-Bottles of White~ | |
| $1600 | EOS, "Estate", Chardonnay, Paso Robles, 2007 (Bright pineapple, lemon & green apple flavors with peach & vanilla nuances) |
| $1700 | Cline, Viognier, California, 2006/2007 (Delightfully crisp, bursting with tropical fruits, hints of floral notes & spices) |
| $2000 | Ventana, Riesling, Arroyo Seco, 2008 (Green apple, honey, fig & apricot mingle on the palate to display a fine balance) |
| $2000 | Merryvale, “Starmont”, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2008 (Lemon zest, Crenshaw melon, kiwi & ripe grapefruit with a refreshing long finish) |
| $2600 | Hess, Su’skol, Chardonnay, 2007 (Alluring fruit flavors & well-balanced acidity provide a clean, crisp mouth feel with a zesty finish) |
| $3100 | Cuvaison, Chardonnay, Napa, 2007 (Melons & nectar contribute to the dense & creamy flavor offering a silky smooth finish) |
| ~Sparkling Wines & Champagne~ | |
| $4200 | Schramsberg, Blanc De Blancs, Napa, 2005 (A light & dry brut with flavors of apple, pear & ripe melon) ~ 1/2 Bottle ~ |
| $4900 | Mumm, Cuvée Brut Prestige, Napa, NV (Crisp, yet creamy, exhibiting melon & toasty vanilla qualities) |
| $5600 | Gloria Ferrer, Royal Cuvée Brut, Sonoma, 2000 (Citrus blossom aromas lead to a fine stony note with lemon peel shavings) |
| ~Sauvignon Blanc~ | |
| $2500 | Ventana, Arroyo Seco, 2007 (Very dry with rich rounded texture & flavors of white peach, grapefruit & touch of honeydew melon) |
| $2600 | Husch, Mendocino, 2008 (Grapefruit, minerals & bright floral notes lead to white peach & bright acidity) |
| $3400 | Sterling, North Coast, 2007 (A fruit focused floral nose with citrus like characteristics of citrus with predominate crisp lemon) |
| ~Chardonnay~ | |
| $2400 | Château Julien, “Barrel Select”, Monterey, 2007 (Exudes tropical aromas of pineapple & ripe pears with a smooth texture) |
| $2700 | Jekel, “Gravelstone”, Monterey, 2006 (A tropical fruit bouquet of peaches & apricots with a toasty oak finish) |
| $2900 | Ventana, “Gold Stripe”, Arroyo Seco, 2007 (Crisp & lively with layers of vanilla & spice to create a smooth finish) |
| $3000 | J. Lohr, “Riverstone”, Monterey, 2007 (Complex & intense fruit flavors of lime & grapefruit with hints of pineapple & spice) |
| $3200 | R.H. Phillips, “Toasted Head”, Central Coast, 2007 (Bright tangerine & pear flavors with highlights of clove, nutmeg & butterscotch) |
| $3700 | Paraiso, Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2007 (Nicely formed with medium depth and apple aromas) |
| $3900 | Talbott, “Kali-Hart”, Monterey, 2007 (Flavors of lemons & grapefruit with hints of kiwi & honeydew melon) |
| $4300 | Bernardus, Carmel Valley, 2006 (Clean & refreshing with lively citrus, warm pear & melon flavors on light oak) |
| $4900 | Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2006 (100% barrel fermented with rich & creamy flavors of melon & lemon) |
| $5100 | Chalone, “Estate”, Monterey, 2005 (Citrus notes with a clean toasty oak finish exhibiting nicely balanced acids) |
| ~Other White Wines~ | |
| $2400 | Château Julien, Pinot Grigio, Monterey, 2008 (Crisp citrus aromas with flavors of fresh melon, peaches & vanilla) |
| $2500 | Jekel, Riesling, Monterey, 2007 (Bright fruit flavors, crisp acidity & hints of fresh cut Pippin apples & honey suckle) |
| $3600 | Wild Horse, Viognier, Central Coast, 2005 (Ripe apricot, nectarine & honeysuckle complimented by ginger & spice) |
| ~Half-Bottles of Red~ | |
| $1700 | Heller Estate, “Cachagua”, Cabernet, Carmel Valley, 2006 (Rich earth, cherry, blackberry & herb flavors) |
| $1900 | Blackstone, Merlot, California, 2007 (Rich cherry and berry aromas, a touch of spicy clove, supple oak characters and soft tannins) |
| $2400 | Geyser Peak, Cabernet, Alexander Valley, 2005 (Uplifted flavors of red & black cherry with undertones of spicy dark chocolate) |
| $2400 | Hahn, Pinot Noir, Monterey, 2006 (Aromas of white & black pepper blend nicely with clove fragrances revealing silky tannins) |
| $2500 | Bell, Syrah, Sierra Foothills, 2007 (Deep ruby color with spicy, peppery fruit aromas with a rich, luscious feel & soft, elegant tannins) |
| $2900 | Rombauer, Zinfandel, St. Helena, 2006 (Juicy aromas & flavors of wild cherries & tangy cranberries spiked with a peppery allspice) |
| ~Pinot Noir~ | |
| $3200 | Pessagno, “Central Avenue”, Monterey, 2007 (Round & supple Pinot flavors predominate cola, tea & raspberry aromas) |
| $4600 | Galante, "Almond Flat ", Carmel Valley, 2005 (Flavors of rich, dark plum & exotic Moroccan spice are accented by toasted French oak) |
| $4800 | Paraiso, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2007 (Soft & supple with black cherry, smoke & spice characters) |
| $5200 | Edna Valley, “Paragon”, San Luis Obispo, 2007 (Luscious cherry, plum & pomegranate flavors with a hint of spicy oak) |
| $5700 | Morgan, "12-Clones", Santa Lucia Highlands, 2007 (A blend of strawberry, bright cherry & cassis with spice & earthy qualities) |
| ~Merlot~ | |
| $3200 | Jekel, Monterey, 2006 (Flavors of ripe cherries, plums & oranges with a rich vanilla finish & soft tannins) |
| $3600 | Blackstone, “Estate”, Napa, 2006 (Well rounded succulent fruit & light jammy berry flavors with a firm finish) |
| $4400 | Storrs, San Ysidro, 2002 (Warm plum, black currants, cherry, sweet oak & soft vanilla flavors) |
| $6300 | Frog’s Leap, Napa, 2005 (Aromas of ruby red fruit, black cherries & chocolate dipped strawberries) |
| $6500 | Galante, “Estate”, Carmel Valley, 2006 (Aged in new French oak with lively, concentrated flavors of strawberry & plum) |
| ~Zinfandel~ | |
| $3400 | Ravenswood, Napa Valley, 2006(Bright, ripe plum flavor followed by racy raspberry, cloves & vanilla) |
| $4200 | Francis Coppola, “Director’s Cut”, Dry Creek Valley, 2007 (Rich aromas of fully ripened dark fruits & deep spicy undertones) |
| $5000 | Adelaida, Paso Robles, 2005 (Aromas of allspice & clove compliment a wild raspberry personality with a long & persistent finish) |
| $6000 | Rosenblum, “Monte Rosso”, Sonoma, 2006 (Loaded with boysenberry, raspberry & vanilla aromas with rich cherry & current flavors) |
| ~Cabernet Sauvignon~ | |
| $2400 | Château Julien, Monterey, 2006 (Black cherry & cassis flavors with highlights of cedar & chocolate and a hint of vanilla) |
| $3100 | EOS, "Estate", Paso Robles, 2006 (Bright cherry & cassis flavors transition to mocha & pecans with a toasty cedar finish) |
| $3500 | Estancia, "Keyes Canyon Ranches", Paso Robles, 2006 (Black currant & dark cherry fruit flavors with hints of spicy oak) |
| $3600 | J. Lohr, “Seven Oaks”, Paso Robles, 2007 (A medley of black currants, blueberries, violets, chocolate & smooth vanilla) |
| $4400 | Beaulieu Vineyard, Napa, 2005 (Intense black cherry flavors as well as a touch of sweet tobacco, cassis & spice) |
| $4600 | Galante, Rancho Galante, Carmel Valley, 2006 (Wild cherry, boysenberry & plum flavors with soft tannins) |
| $5100 | Smith & Hook, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2006 (Boysenberry & black cherry flavors with a hint of vanilla & aromas of plums) |
| $6500 | Galante, “Red Rose Hill”, Carmel Valley, 2007 (A rich & smooth explosion of the characteristic cherry & berry flavors) |
| $6900 | Eberle, “Estate”, Paso Robles, 2005 (Lush, rich flavors of dark berries & ripe cherries with herbal & oak notes) |
| $9200 | Galante, “Blackjack Pasture”, Carmel Valley, 2004 (Soft & opulent, combining rich chocolate and black currant flavors) |
| $16500 | Beaulieu Vineyard, “Georges de Latour”, Napa, 2005 (Full body, dark & opaque with flavors of rustic black fruit & currants) |
| ~Meritage~ | |
| $3200 | Hahn Estates, Central Coast, 2007 (Initial aromas of black cherries, plums & cassis with hints of vanilla) |
| $5300 | Ferrari-Carano, "Siena", Sonoma County, 2006/2007 (Strawberry, dried cranberry & raspberry mixed with chocolate & spicy pepper) |
| $9200 | Beaulieu Vineyard, “Tapestry”, Rutherford, 2004 (Aromas evoke scents of black cherry, herbs, vanilla & black pepper) |
| $11600 | Justin, “Isosceles”, Paso Robles, 2005 (Dry farmed for rich layered dark & juicy fruit, chocolate & strawberry flavor) |
| ~Other Red Wines~ | |
| $2400 | J. Lohr, “Wildflower” Valdiguié, Arroyo Seco, 2008 (Aromas of boysenberry, plum, blackberry, & bing cherry preserves) |
| $3200 | Qupe, Syrah, Central Coast, 2007 (Spicy fruit forward with smooth nutty oak flavor & hints of freshly picked berries) |
| $7500 | Galante, Petite Sirah, Carmel Valley, 2007 (Aromas of rose & violet with expressive flavors of bright cherry & sweet vanilla) |
~ Please Note ~
The Forge in the Forest takes great pride in our wine list,
which has been crafted to offer our guests fabulous wines
moderately priced.
Under special circumstances, the Forge in the Forest
may allow specialty beverages we are unable to attain
to be brought in. In such situations, prior approval
from the management must be given and the
associated corkage fee is $20 per standard bottle
