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New additions to bleu’s wine list

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We are happy to share the new additions to our wine list with you. These wines have been carefully selected by bartender and bar manager, Rich Trippler. We can’t wait for you to come in and try them yourself!

Have a question about one of our wines, food pairings or wine in general? Ask us!

ChardonnayERIC CHEVALIER CHARDONNAY 2010

Eric Chevalier’s Chardonnay is an amazing example of soil transmitted via plant to wine: it seems so utterly terroir-driven and of its homeland. A nose-full of mineral, Chardonnay notes are in the wine, but pure mineral really drove the flavor.

The source of this character is a vineyard full of sandstone, silex and quartz.Soft soils and shallow allows this Chardonnay to express its characteristic bouquet of white fruits and exotic. 100% Chardonnay grapes.

STEELE CABERNET FRANC LAKE COUNTY 2008

The grapes come from the Stymie Bench Vineyard which is on a gravelly bench overlooking the Big Valley area of Lake County. The vines grow well at this higher elevation and show a great balance of flavors, structure and tannins.

This wine is a mouthful of pleasure: lots of fruit, medium tannins and a long lingering finish. Fruit-driven, delicious, soft, dark ruby-colored that exhibits a velvety texture, abundant quantities of red and black currant fruit, subtle spice, and an easy-going finish. Clean, fruity, and savory.

Kamiak Rock Lake Red 2008

The interplay of the four grapes come together in the 2008 Rocklake Red to make an extraordinary wine. Aromas of smoked anise, violets, rose petal, wild game, pencil lead and cherry playfully intertwine with hints of juniper berry.

The entry of this wine is soft and silky-lots of bright fruit flavors combine with savory elements sprinkled with black pepper. Tannins in this wine are firm but approachable and give the wine a lingering plum finish.

GERARD BERTRAND PINOT NOIR 2009

This 100% Pinot Noir comes from the coolest altitude vineyards in the region. It opens to reveal ripe cherry fruit and wild raspberry flavors, notes of nutmeg and brown spice with silky tannins and an elegant, balanced finish.