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Light, clean, fruity, refreshing wines - no oak aging. |
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| BIN 11 | FONTANA CANDIDA PINOT GRIGIO, VENEZIE, ITALY |
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Delicately floral with exotic fruit notes and a crisp, clean mouthfeel; dry and balanced. |
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| BIN 12 | VALENT PINOT GRIGIO, VENEZIE, ITALY |
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Like biting into a crisp, crunchy Granny Smith apple because of the refreshing acidity level that balances the concentrated flavors; very versatile food wine. |
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| BIN 13 | MATUA SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND |
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Intense passion fruit and grapefruit aromas lead to bright citrus and whistle-clean tropical flavors. |
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| BIN 14 | ST. SUPERY SAUVIGNON BLANC, NAPA VALLEY |
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A wonderful mélange of grapefruit, honeysuckle and lime with hints of nectarine, pineapple and lemon grass; racy & refreshing. |
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| BIN 15 | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS RESLING, OREGON |
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Peach, pear, citrus & honeysuckle with a steely apple malic acidity that gives the natural sweetness an ideal sweet-tart balance; one sip makes you think of warm summer days. |
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| BIN 16 | RAZOR'S EDGE UNWOODED CHARDONNAY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA |
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Peach, pear, citrus & honeysuckle with a steely apple malic acidity that gives the natural sweetness an ideal sweet-tart balance; one sip makes you think of warm summer days. |
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| BIN 17 | ORBALLO ALBARINO, RIAS BAIXAS, SPAIN |
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Crisp and clean with lovely floral and citrus aromas that carry over to the refreshing lemon/lime character on the palate. The albarino grape produces Spain's best dry white wine. |
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| BIN 18 | FRANCIS COPPOLA "SOFIA" ROSE, CARNEROS |
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Made entirely from pinot noir gapes, this wine is deeply scented with strawberry/raspberry notes that are mirrored on the palate; the finish is long and dry. A delicious rose that recalls the wonderful pink wines of Provence. |
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| Medium to full-bodied, rich & flavorful oak-aged wines. | |
| BIN 23 | CASTELLO DELLA SALA "BRAMITO DEL CERVO" CHARDONNAY UMB RIA, ITALY |
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Lovely fresh fruit nose with touches of vanilla and toast; excellent structure, minerally and stylish. |
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| BIN 24 | LUNA VINEYARDS "FREAKOUT", NAPA VALLEY |
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Exotic fruit, soft citrus, honey, dried apricot and spice dance across the palate in this delicious and unusual dry wine; a blend of four grapes including ribolla gialla, native to northern Italy and planted in only one California vineyard. |
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| BIN 25 | LUNA VINEYARDS PINOT GRIGIO, NAPA COUNTY |
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Unlike its northern Italian cousins, this Napa pinot grigio is big, rich and surprisingly full-bodied; nothing light & delicate here. Apricot, peach, pear, fig & lemon zest notes segue smoothly into a long, distinctive finish. |
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| BIN 26 | BRICCO MAIOLICA "ROLANDO" LANGHE BIANCO 2006, PIEDMONT, ITALY |
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Superb blend of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Reminiscent of a big white Burgundy such as Meursault or Puligny Montrachet. Aging in small French oak barrels yields aromas of toasted pumpkin seeds, vanilla and toasty oak. Flavors of tropical fruit & melon linger endlessly on the palate. A complex wine that presents new flavors in each sip. |
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| BIN 27 | STERLING VINTNER'S COLLECTION CHARDONNAY, CENTRAL COAST |
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Lots of guava and peach character with hints of caramel & oak spice. A creamy mouthfeel leads to a full, toasty finish. |
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| BIN 28 | BONTERRA CHARDONNAY, MENDOCINO COUNTY |
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Produced entirely from certified organically farmed grapes. This "green" approach to winemaking results in a crisp, clean purity of fruit. Apples, pear and citrus co-mingle with a rich buttery quality that is balanced by a crisp minerality. |
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| BIN 29 | CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE CHARDONNAY, WASHINGTON |
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The hallmarks of Ste. Michelle wines are vivid fruit flavors and exquisite balance. This bottling is a pleasure to drink by itself yet is extremely food-friendly. Apricot, papaya and lemon zest harmonize nicely with toasty oak and refreshing acidity. |
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| BIN 30 | ST. CLEMENT CHARDONNAY, CARNEROS, NAPA VALLEY |
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St. Clement is nearly Burgundian in its understated yet richly flavored style. The creamy texture envelops bright tropical fruit within a framework that retains the cool-climate Carneros acidity. |
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| BIN 31 | STAGS' LEAP WINERY CHARDONNAY 2006, NAPA VALLEY |
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A study in elegance. While best known for its stellar red wines, Stags' Leap Winery produces an exquisite chardonnay. Luscious scents of peach, tropical fruit, honeysuckle and spice are followed by citrusy/green apple flavors, a creamy mouthfeel, and a refreshing minerality. |
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| R E D W I N E S | |
| Delicious, fruit-forward wines with moderate complexity. Listed from lightest to more full-bodied. | |
| BIN 36 | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS WHOLE CLUSTER PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON |
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Bursting with cherry/berry aromas and flavors, the emphasis here is definitely on intense aromatics and very fresh fruit. Very light & delicate. |
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| BIN 37 | TAPENA TEMPRANILLO, TIERRA DE CASTILLA, SPAIN |
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Luscoius cherry fruit wrapped around an earhy, intense center. Berry, coffee and chocolate flavors are accented by a hint of spice. Incredibly smooth and versatile red from the heart of central Spain. |
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| BIN 38 | GREG NORMAN CALIFORNIA ES TATES PINOT NOIR, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY |
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Notes of strawberry, rose petal & tomato vine with an underlying earthy mushroom note. Red berry fruit flavors are delivered with a silky mouthfeel. |
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| BIN 39 | STERLING VINTNER'S COLLECTION MERLOT, CENTRAL COAST |
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Black cherry, coffee and spice with a faint wisp of smokiness; the finish is long and silky. |
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| BIN 40 | CHATEAU ST. JEAN MERLOT, CALIFORNIA |
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Lavender, blackberry and ripe plum aromas entice one to savor the jammy fruit and chocolate flavors of this soft, tasty wine. |
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| BIN 41 | TOMERO MALBEC, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA |
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An utterly delicious example of Argentina's famous red grape. Ripe fruit flavors with a hint of spice; smooth & supple. |
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| BIN 42 | CUETO SELECCION, RIOJA, SPAIN |
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A youthfully fruity and flavorful modern-style Rioja. Lush dark berry fruit flavors, primarily blackberry & blueberry, coat the palate before leading to a long, satisfying finish. |
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| BIN 43 | RAZOR'S EDGE SHIRAZ, MCLAREN VALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Plum, blackberry and spice flavors caress the tongue in this graceful example of Australia's best known red grape. |
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| BIN 44 | LAYER CAKE PRIMITIVO (a.k.a. ZINFANDEL), PUGLIA, ITALY |
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Jammy black cherry & blackberry fruit with notes of truffles & spice; warm and rich in the mouth, this delightful wine is 100 % pure old vine zinfandel from Salento, the "heel of the boot" of Italy. |
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| Full-bodied, mouth-filling wines of considerable character, great depth and intense flavors. | |
| BIN 50 | GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU RHINEFARM VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2005 SONOMA VALLEY |
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Aromas of black cherry, rose petal and black spice lead to broad, juicy, concentrated dark fruit flavors, complex minerality, an elegance reminiscent of fine Burgundy, and a long, smooth finish. |
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| BIN 51 | ANTINORI "PEPPOLI" CHIANTI CLASSICO 2005, TUSCANY, ITALY |
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Combines the complexity and structure of a well-aged riserva chianti with the intensely fruity fragrance of a young wine. Here, surely, is the archetypal modern chianti classico. Raspberries and red currants along with touches of coffee and vanilla are evident in this youthfully fresh yet full and voluptuous wine. |
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| BIN 52 | LE STRETTE "PEZZOLE" BARBERA D'ALBA, PIEDMONT, ITALY |
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Intensely fragrant and very fruity barbera from a tiny 1 ½ acre vineyard planted 50 years ago. Production of this firm, lush, beautifully balanced wine is a miniscule 250 cases annually. |
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| BIN 53 | FETISH "PLAYMATES" (SHIRAZ/GRENACHE/MATARO), BAROSS A VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Oaky, spicy, ripe fruit aromas are confirmed in the rich, juicy flavors. A big mouthful of wine in the full-throttle Aussie style. |
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| BIN 54 | CHAPEL HILL SHIRAZ-GRENACHE 2006, MCLAREN VALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Chapel Hill wines are made by Michael Fragos, a Greek-Australian who has dined here with us at J Restaurant. His exuberant charm and personality are found in his wines. This offering is vibrant and very fruity, showing blueberry, cherry and woodsy, smoky notes; the finish is long and seamless. |
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| BIN 55 | CASALI DI BIBB IANO CASALONE, TUSCANY, ITALY |
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Superb blend of sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. The earthy, dark berry fruit and forest floor notes of the native sangiovese are augmented by the sturdy yet elegant cabernet backbone and the soft, smooth tones of merlot. |
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| BIN 56 | BURGESS CELLARS MERLOT, NAPA VALLEY |
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This has been called a cabernet drinker's merlot due to its intensity yet it is surprisingly supple and chockablock full of chocolate-cherry and blackberry jam notes with velvety tannins and a smooth, silky finish. |
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| BIN 57 | MARCHESE ANTINORI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2003, TUSCANY, ITALY |
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Very enticing aromatics and layer upon layer of earthy, sophisticated, dried fruit, plum & licorice flavors. Very richly structured with a pleasantly tannic finish. |
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| BIN 58 | BONTERRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MENDOCINO COUNTY |
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Made entirely from certified organic grapes, this is a beautifully structured cab with notes of currant, cedar, cherry, vanilla and spice; smooth, polished and very well balanced. |
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| BIN 59 | BRICCO MAIOLICA "VIGIA" BARBERA 2003, PIEDMONT, ITALY |
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An amazingly rich and powerful barbera from a single vineyard, "Vigia". The plum, vanilla, earth and spice flavors are accompanied by a velvet palate and remarkable acidity that keeps everything in balance. |
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| BIN 60 | CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
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This wine is somewhat of a paradox- an everyday, easy-to-drink cab with amazing complexity and style. Highly concentrated dark berry fruit with cedar and vanilla character and a softness that makes this cabernet very accessible. |
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| BIN 61 | FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND COLLECTION BLACK LABEL CLARET 2006, CALIFORNIA |
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Coppola's Bordeaux-style blend is soft & smooth with lush berry aromas and flavors that entice the drinker to have a second glass. The label says "1910 type" in honor of the multi-grape blend created by Gustave Niebaum, founder of the original Inglenook property now occupied by Coppola's flagship winery, Rubicon Estate. |
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| BIN 62 | GIRARD "ARTISTRY" MERITAGE BLEND 2004, NAPA VALLEY |
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A stunning wine that outshines many of its much pricier Napa competitors. Scents of cherries, plum, lavender and spices. In the mouth, this smooth-textured wine coats the palate with rich berry flavors, yet the tannins are very supple, contributing to an overall silky elegance. |
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| BIN 63 | CERETTO BAROLA "ZONCHERA" 2003, PIEDMONT, ITALY |
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A modern expression of Piedmont's noble nebbiolo grape - very smooth and enjoyable in its youth yet with enough stuffing to allow many years of additional development in bottle. Damp earth, violets, tar and dark fruits typify this classy wine. |
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| BIN 64 | JUSLYN VINEYARDS "PERRY'S BLEND" 2002, NAPA VALLEY |
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A study in silky elegance, this superb wine was rated 93 by wine guru, Robert Parker. It is classic Napa cab with several years in bottle that have served to enhance the already lovely fruit, floral and slightly woody character. A marvelous effort from a boutique gem located on Napa's Spring Mountain. |
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| BIN 65 | GROTH CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005, OAKVILLE, NAPA VALLEY |
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Oakville is becoming as famous for stellar cabernets as its neighbors in Rutherford and the Stags Leap District. The 2005 from Groth offers exuberant blackberry, black cherry, vanilla and toasty aromas and flavors. The finish is silky and very long lasting. |
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| BIN 66 | MAURIZIO TORNESI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2002, TUSCANY, ITALY |
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Here is the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. Its aromatic profile is a stunning combination of wild raspberries, coffee, tobacco and bacon. On the palate its velvety texture almost overshadows the ripe, round tannins. A tiny amount of this wine makes it to America, and we are very pleased to be able to offer it. |
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| BIN 67 | COL SOLARE 2004, COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON |
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A joint venture between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Marchese Antinori of Tuscany. This ultra-premium cabernet-based blend is very rich and balanced on the palate with lots of cocoa, cherry, black currant and vanilla character. |
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| S P A R K L I N G W I N E S | |
| Lively, vibrant, tongue-tickling and very refreshing, these are traditionally consumed on special occasions, but we think they make any occasion special. | |
| BIN 1 | KORBEL BRUT, CALIFORNIA |
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Light and crisp with spicy fruit flavors, this is the most popular premium "bubbly" in America. There is just a faint hint of appealing sweetness in the finish. |
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| BIN 2 | GLORIA FERRER SONOMA BRUT, SONOMA COUNTY |
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Delicate pear and floral notes backed by toasty almond. Citrus, toast and apple flavors are overlaid with a creamy mid-palate and a toasty finish. |
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| BIN 3 | ROSA REGALE BRACHETOO D'ACQUI, PIEDMONT, ITALY |
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Smells and tasted like fresh strawberries and raspberries and has a pretty, garnet-red hue. This is really best with desserts, especially chocolate-based, but if you've got a sweet tooth anyway, drink it with whatever you like. |
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| BIN 4 | SCHRAMSB ERG BLANC DE BLANCS 2004, NORTH COAST |
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One of the finest sparklers produced in America. Elegant, crisp, and clean with bright citrus notes, buttered toast ,and a hint of honey. |
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MOJITO |
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MANGOHITO |
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MOHIPIÑA |
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ESPRESSO MARTINI |
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PEACHY MARTINI |
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PEAR APPLE MARTINI |
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GUY UPSTAIRS "THE SHORT ONE" |
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APPLETINI |
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 TINI
CHOCOLATINI
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CLASSIC MANHATTAN |
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CRAN MANHATTAN |
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PERFECT MANHATTAN |
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ROB ROY |
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GENTLE MANHATTAN |
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CLASSIC MARTINI |
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SAPPHIRE BLUE |
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POMEGRANATE MARTINI |
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COSMOPOLITAN |
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THE MARGARITA |
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RITA TINI |
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