| GLASS SAKE & SHOCHU SAKE |
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Suigei ‘Drunken Whale’ Tokubetsu Junmai, Kochi, Japan (3 oz) Tozai ‘Snow Maiden’ Junmai Nigori, Kyoto, Japan (3 oz) Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Junmai, Okayama, Japan (6 oz) |
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| SHOCHU Shochu is a neutral spirit produced in Japan from grain or sweet potato. Try Shochu on the rocks, in a martini, or instead of vodka in your favorite mixed libation |
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Hakushika Naka Naka Nai Shochu (Rice), Hyogo, Japan Yufin White Mugi Shochu (Barley), Oita, Japan Wasabi Shochu, Yamanashi, Japan Hakutake ‘Shiro’ Shochu (Rice), Kumamoto, Japan Satsuma Shiranami Shochu (Sweet Potato), Kyushu, Japan Kochu No Tamayura Shochu (Sweet Potato), Kyushu, Japan Hakushika Sakagura Shochu (Rice), Hyogo, Japan Sudachi Shochu (Grain), Tokushima, Japan Satsuma Shochu (Barley), Kyushu, Japan |
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GLASS SHOCHU KIKIZAKE |
6 oz each |
| Fragrant Kikizake Hakutake Shiro Kome, ReLento Kokuto, Kurouma Gold Mugi |
20 |
| Light & Smooth Kikizake
Satsuma Mugi, Aka No Ne Carrot, Kaido Iawai No Aka Imo |
18 |
| Rich & Robust Kikizake Satsuma Shiranami Imo, Towari Soba, Beniotome Goma |
20 |
| Scotch Lover’s Kikizake Gina No Suzume Kohaku Mugi, Hakushika Naka Naka Nai Kome, Towari Soba |
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| Unique and Interesting Kikizake Gyokuro Green Tea, Aka No Ne Carrot, Beniotome Goma |
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BOTTLE SAKE There are three levels of premium sake. Each level is related to how much the outer husk of the rice grain is polished away before brewing. The higher the percentage of polishing, the higher the grade of sake. |
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KUNSHU—FRAGRANT |
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| Kikusakari Asamurasaki ‘Morning Purple’ Daiginjo, Ibaraki, Japan (6 oz) Very unique sake brewed from red rice with a red-orange color, red berry aromas followed by smoke and citrus flavors, smooth, slightly sweet |
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| Kamotsuru Tokusei ‘Gold’ Ginjo, Hiroshima, Japan (6 oz) Floral, green melon, anise, beautiful packaging with gold flakes, smooth finish |
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| Ozeki Osakaya-Chobei Junmai Daiginjo,Hyogo, Japan (10 oz) Floral and licorice notes with slight earthiness, smooth, very clean and light finish |
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| Kikusakari Kurahibiki Daiginjo, Ibaraki, Japan (6 oz) Intense and complex aromas of coconut, pineapple, pear, green apple, creamy & smooth |
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| Watari Bune ‘Ferry Boat’ 55 Junmai Ginjo, Ibaraki, Japan (10 oz) Rich and deep notes of honeydew and pineapple, offset by nutty and earthy notes, pairs well with rich dishes |
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| Kikusakari Gekkakow Junmai Daiginjo 2003, Ibaraki, Japan (6 oz) Rare vintage dated sake; amazing pineapple-coconut aromas with pear, and green apple, silky and smooth with a whispering sweetness |
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| Taisetsu ‘Ice Dome’ Junmai Ginjo, Hokkaido, Japan (10 oz) Fragrant, lychee, anise, white flower, clean, crisp, dry |
38 |
| Chikurin Karoyaka ‘Bamboo Forest’ Junmai Ginjo, Okayama, Japan (10 oz) Light & gentle with floral and herbal aromas, hint of champagne cherries and anise |
40 |
| Yuki No Bosha ‘Cabin in the Snow’ Junmai Ginjo, Akita, Japan (10 oz) Soft, notes of strawberry, peach, a hint of licorice, crisp, clean, dry |
40 |
| Imada Shuzo Fukucho ‘Moon on the Water’Junmai Ginjo, Hiroshima, Japan (10 oz) Fragrant with fruity aromas with a slight hint of anise, elegant, dry, crisp finish |
40 |
| Mutsu No Kura Junmai Daiginjo, Aomori, Japan (10 oz) Aromatic with floral and sweet rice notes, hint of nectarine, smooth, clean, zesty finish |
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| Nobu ‘The Sake’ Junmai Daiginjo, Sado, Japan (10 oz) Created for acclaimed Chef Nobu, rich, rustic and earthy, full bodied |
48 |
| Tomoju Junmai Ginjo, Ibaraki, Japan (13 oz) Smooth, earthy, notes of anise and melon, clean finish |
50 |
| Hinomaru Jozo ‘Manabito’ Kimoto Junmai Ginjo, Akita, Japan (10 oz) Aromatic, floral, anise, melon, slight earth notes, elegant and smooth |
50 |
| Takasago Ginja Shizuku ‘Divine Droplets’ Junmai Daiginjo, Hokkaido, Japan (10 oz) Fresh and light, aromas of anise, apple & peach notes, crisp, dry finish |
68 |
| Born ‘Ice Berg’ Junmai Daiginjo, Fukui, Japan (10 oz) Clean, fresh, delicate with notes of pear, apple and peach—presented in a beautiful blue bottle shaped like an ice berg |
120 |
| Square One Junmai, Nagano, Japan (24 oz) Calming, clean, pear, sweet rice notes, smooth with hints of minerality, presented in a beautiful ceramic bottle |
135 |
| Kubota ‘Hekiju’ Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata, Japan (24 oz) Soft, anise, green apple, melon, pear, smooth & rich |
145 |
| Ken Daiginjo, Fukushima, Japan (24 oz) Gorgeous aromas of melon, pears and peaches, elegant and crisp with a clean finish |
175 |
| Kubota ‘Manju’ Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata, Japan (24 oz) Fresh, green melon, pear, white peach, crisp and elegant |
215 |
SHOSHU—LIGHT & SMOOTH |
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| Takara ‘Sierra Cold’ Ginjo, Berkeley, California (10 oz) Served ice cold, sweet floral aromas, smooth and slightly creamy, long and lingering finish |
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| Hakushika Yamada Nishiki Junmai, Hyogo, Japan (10 oz) Fresh and clean with pear and earth notes, smooth finish, made from Yamada Nishiki rice |
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| Ozeki Karatamba Junmai Ginjo, Hyogo, Japan (10 oz) Light, fresh, floral, licorice notes, clean, lingering finish |
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| Mutsu Oh Junmai, Aomori, Japan (10 oz) Floral, notes of sweet rice, green melon, apple, smooth |
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| Koguyahime ‘Bamboo Princess’ Junmai, Kyoto, Japan (10 oz) Clean, hints of tropical fruit, lush, smooth finish |
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| Kikusakari Taru-Sake Junmai, Ibaraki, Japan (6 oz) Floral aromas with slight cedar and pepper notes, aged in Akita cedar barrels, smooth finish |
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| Ryo Junmai Ginjo, Tottori, Japan (6 oz) Light, smooth, floral aromas followed by steamed rice and melon notes, earthy, clean finish |
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| Kasumi Tsuru Kimoto Extra Dry, Hyogo, Japan (10 oz) Smooth and mellow with aromas melon and cucumber, clean finish |
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| Kasumi Tsuru Shiboritate Namazake Genshu, Hyogo, Japan (10 oz) Fresh and fruity with notes of melon and peach, touch of earthiness, clean and crisp |
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| Shichi Hon Yari ‘The Seven Spearsmen’ Junmai, Shiga, Japan (10 oz) Earthy aromas with a hint of grapefruit and melon, light, smooth, crisp with a hint of sweetness |
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| Daimon Shuzo Mukune ‘Root of Innocence’ Junmai Ginjo, Osaka, Japan (10 oz) Mellow and earthy with a hint of licorice, dry |
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| Ichishima Shuzo ‘Silk Deluxe’ Junmai, Niigata, Japan (17 oz) Sweet floral aromas, melon, cucumber, mild, touch of sweetness |
55 |
| Hakushika ‘Gold’ Yamada Nishiki Tokubetsu Junmai, Hyogo, Japan (24 oz) Sweet floral, apricot and pear notes, lush mouthfeel, smooth finish, beautiful packaging with REAL gold flakes |
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JUNSHU—RICH |
2oz / btl |
| Beniotome ‘Red Lady’ Goma Shochu (60% Wheat/30% Rice/10% Sesame), Fukuoka, Japan Smoky, earthy, slight floral notes, round & smooth with distinct sesame notes on finish; 24% alc Serve: neat, rocks, cold water; hot water; martini |
6 / 70 |
| Zuisen ‘Hakuryu’ Awamori (Indica Thai Rice), Okinawa, Japan
Robust, earthy, steamed rice aromas, mellow & rich; 26% alc Serve: rocks, cold water; hot water |
7 / 77 |
| Ryukyu Ocho Awamori (Indica Thai Rice), Okinawa, Japan
Robust, intense steamed rice aromas plus slight caramel and nut notes, silky; 24% alc Serve: neat, rocks, cold water; hot water |
8 / 88 |
| Tenshi No Yuwaku ‘Angel’s Temptation’ Imo Shochu (83% Sweet Potato/17% Rice), Kagoshima, Japan Incredible, bourbon-like, sweet almond and nut notes plus oak and caramel, smooth; 40% alc Serve: neat; rocks |
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NIGORI—UNFILTERED |
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| Hakushika ‘Snow Beauty’ Nigori, Hyogo, Japan (10 oz) Smooth and creamy with clean and dry finish |
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| Kikusakari Kurashizuku Junmai Ginjo Usu-Nigori, Ibaraki, Japan (6 oz) Citrus, mango, passion fruit and steamed rice notes, smooth, slightly unfiltered, clean and dry |
28 |
| Dassai 50 ‘Otter Fest’ Junmai Ginjo Nigori, Yamaguchi, Japan (10 oz) Fresh, pear, anise, green melon, slightly unfiltered, dry & fresh finish |
33 |
| Rihaku Shuzo ‘Dreamy Clouds’ Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori, Shimanae, Japan (10 oz) Creamy, complex, prune and nut aromas, slightly sweet |
35 |
| Poochi-Poochi Naturally Sparkling Nigori, Fukushima, Japan (10 oz) Light, smooth, sweet fruit aromas, slightly unfiltered, effervescent |
38 |
| Hana Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Rosé Junmai, Okayama, Japan (10 oz) Hana means flower in Japanese; fresh, lively, infused with hibiscus flower and rose-hips, creamy with fine bubbles, slightly unfiltered |
38 |
WINE BUBBLES, WHITE & RED |
Glass / Bottle |
Light salmon color, toasty almond and brioche notes intermingled with raspberries, creamy & complex |
10 / 45 |
| Besserat de Bellefon ‘Cuvée de Moines’ Brut NV, Champagne, France Delicate floral aromas, crunchy green apple, pear, candied fruit and hazelnut notes, silky finish |
95 |
| Chateau Mercian Koshu Sur Lie 2005, Yamanashi, Japan THE PERFECT SUSHI WINE—made from the Koshu grape and reminiscent of Pinot Grigio, green apple, pear, mineral notes, crisp & zingy with a smooth finish |
11 / 50 |
| #Brooklyn Oenology ‘Social Club White’ 2007, Long Island, New York The civilized New York cocktail party Chardonnay—ripe mango and pear with honeysuckle and pineapple notes, just a hint of toasted almond, luscious and smooth. |
12 / 54 |
Ripe and floral, sweet black cherry and strawberry notes, smooth, silky with a hint of herbs, spice and violet petals. |
9 / 43 |
| #YIN 2006, Temecula Valley, California Our exclusive ‘house’ red blend created by Sommelier Andrew Stover to pair with Japanese meat dishes—blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Merlot. Floral, plum, black cherry, and blueberry aromas with layers of tobacco and cocoa, smooth with a spicy finish, medium bodied. |
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DESSERT SAKE & WINE SWEETS |
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| Poochi-Poochi Naturally Sparkling Nigori, Fukushima, Japan (300 ml)
Light, smooth, sweet fruit aromas, slightly unfiltered, effervescent |
34 |
| Kitaya Ai No Hime Beni ‘Princess of Love’ Sparkling Rosé Junmai,
Fukuoka, Japan (6 oz)
Fresh, lively and pink with notes of guava and raspberry, slightly unfiltered |
27 |
| Choya Umeshu Excellent, Osaka, Japan (2 oz glass)
Premium Japanese plum wine blended with brandy, served neat or on the rocks |
6 |
| Choya Kokuto Umeshu, Osaka, Japan (2 oz glass)
Premium Japanese plum wine blended with rum |
6 |
| Phelps Creek ‘Vin Dore’ Gewurztraminer 2008, Columbia Gorge, Oregon (2 oz glass or 17 oz bottle) Produced from dried grapes—luscious, lychee, rose petal, mandarin orange, baking spice |
8/55 |
| Ferreira ‘Quinta do Porto’ 10 yr Tawny Port NV, Douro, Portugal (2 oz glass) Floral, dried fruits, caramel, roasted almonds, vanilla, smooth |
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| Cooper Vineyards ‘Noche’ Chocolate Ice-Style Wine NV, Louisa County, Virginia (2 oz glass or 13 oz bottle)
Made from the Norton grape—luscious, black raspberry, plum, chocolate infused |
7/45 |
# SEI Sommelier Exclusive |
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| SEI RESTAURANT WINE PROGRAM |
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| No Monopolies. No Special Interests. Just good juice. Wines made in the vineyard, not in the boardroom. Our collection of artisanal and small production wines has been hand-selected by Sommelier Andrew Stover, with an emphasis on pairing with Modern Japanese Cuisine. Take note of our ‘exclusive’ offerings—wines sourced directly from family-owned wineries and only available to you here at SEI or direct from the winery. | |
FIZZY |
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| Dibon Brut Reserve Cava, Penedès, Spain Frothy, green apple, pear, touch of honey and straw, loads of bubbles, creamy Production: 30,000 cases annually |
10/45 |
| Horton Sparkling Viognier NV, Orange County, Virginia Fresh and floral, honeysuckle, green apple, toasted almond, creamy bubbles Production: 2000 cases |
65 |
| Kluge Estate ‘SP’ Brut Rosé 2005, Albemarle County, Virginia Fresh, raspberry, cherry and rose petal notes, hint of toasted almond, sensuous body Production: 550 cases |
13/65 |
| Besserat de Bellefon ‘Cuvée de Moines’ Brut NV, Champagne, France Delicate floral aromas, green apple, pear, candied fruit and hazelnut notes, silky finish Production: 15,000 cases annually |
95 |
| # Chartogne-Taillet Brut 2000, Champagne, France Fresh, orchard fruit, citrus, toasted brioche, mineral notes, suave Production: 500 cases |
165 |
Rich, full, toasted brioche, almond, raspberry, dried cranberry, silky texture Production: 1000 cases annually |
125 |
| Krug Grand Cuvée Brut NV, Champagne, France Symphonic, complex, fresh flowers, citrus, green apple, ginger, toasted almond, lingering Production: Not disclosed |
475 |
| Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin ‘Rare Vintage’ Brut 1988, Champagne, France Complex, dried citrus peel, honeyed, toasted brioche, caramel, almond, creamy Production: Not disclosed |
245 |
# Small Grower Champagne |
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Ripe, floral, sweet black cherry, strawberry, smooth, hint of herbs, silky Production: 10,000 cases imported |
9/43 |
| Υ YIN Malbec Blend 2006, Temecula Valley, California Our exclusive ‘house’ red blend created by Sommelier Andrew Stover to pair with Japanese meat dishes—blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Merlot. Floral, plum, black cherry, and blueberry aromas with layers of tobacco and cocoa, smooth with a spicy finish. Available for purchase at Cowgirl Creamery, 919 F Street, NW. Production: 120 cases |
13/60 |
| Sommelier Selection, Somewhere Exciting and Unknown Usually aromatic, sometimes crisp and refreshing, always a stunning wine! Production: Limited |
13/60 |
| Wildekrans Pinotage 2006, Walker Bay, South Africa Ripe, juicy, black cherry, vanilla spice, soft and easy drinking Production: 6000 cases |
47 |
| Anima Negra ‘AN/2’ 2005 (Callet/Manto Negro/Syrah), Mallorca, Baeleric Islands, Spain Ripe plum, black cherry, truffles, spice, similar to Pinot Noir, silky Production: 12,500 cases |
65 |
Structured, cassis, raspberry, strawberry, black cherry, white pepper, silky Production: 5161 cases |
85 |
| Υ Black Star Farms Cabernet Franc 2006, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan Floral, raspberry, blackberry, herbal spice, toasted vanilla oak, silky texture Production: 545 cases |
59 |
| Υ Columbia Gorge, Oregon Elegant, dark cherry, ripe blueberry, dried tobacco, earth, mineral notes, silky smooth Production: 240 cases |
105 |
Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France Complex, violet, cherry, raspberry, spice, mineral, smooth, expressive Production: 112 cases |
145 |
Υ SEI Sommelier Exclusive |
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RICH & POWERFUL REDS |
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Complex, dried red fruit, plum, cassis, leather, tobacco, silky smooth Production: 4166 cases |
67 |
| Malgra Barbera/Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy Elegant, dried cherry, truffles, cedar spice, whiff of fresh coffee, silky finish Production: 1000 cases |
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| Υ Arizona Stronghold ‘Nachise’ Syrah/Grenache/Petite Sirah 2007, Cochise County, Southeastern Arizona From Maynard Keenan—smoky, cassis, blackberry, vanilla spice, licorice, smooth finish Production: 978 cases |
55 |
| Υ Merkin Vineyards ‘Chupacabra’ Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Paso Robles, California From Maynard James Keenan— bold, black cherry, plum cassis, whiff of mint, velvety Production: 10,120 cases |
68 |
Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa Alluring, minty, black currant, fig, plum, black tea, mineral, supple Production: 1000 cases |
82 |
Carneros, Napa Valley, California Rich & complex, dark plum, cassis, roasted coffee, cocoa, silky texture Production: 1750 cases |
110 |
| Fidélitas ‘Champoux’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington Intense, cassis, black cherry, plum, cocoa powder, leather, toasty vanilla oak, velvety Production: 164 cases |
135 |
Υ SEI Sommelier Exclusive |
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LUSCIOUS & SENSUAL WHITES |
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| Chrysalis Vineyards Viognier 2006, Loudoun County, Virginia Aromatic, floral, honeysuckle, mango, pear, apricot, vanilla, lush Production: 603 cases |
65 |
| Maison Chanson Chardonnay 2006, Viré-Clessé, Burgundy, France Complex, pear, baked apple, truffle, toasted almond, mineral, smooth Production: 2500 cases |
68 |
| Mission Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2004, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Lush, baked apple, tangerine, pear, orange peel, toasted hazelnut, vanilla, creamy Production: 5000 cases |
48 |
| Υ Blenheim Vineyards ‘Ox Eye’ Chardonnay 2005, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Dave Matthews’ Winery, pineapple, pear, baking spice, hazelnut, mineral, creamy finish Production: 250 cases |
52 |
| Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France Elegant, pear, baked apple, apricot, mineral, truffles, balanced Production: 100 cases imported |
138 |
| Robert Stemmler Chardonnay 2005, Carneros, Napa, California Juicy, baked apple, pear, apricot, vanilla spice, smooth & rich Production: 1500 case |
92 |
PINK |
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| Domaine de Reuilly Pinot Gris Rosé 2007, Reuilly, Loire Valley, France Ripe, tangerine and redcurrant aromas, honeysuckle, mango, tangy blood orange, luscious Production: 2500 cases |
10/45 |
| Bon Bon Shiraz Rosé 2008, Riverland, Australia Ripe, luscious, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, touch of spice, refreshing Production: 2000 cases |
35 |
Υ SEI Sommelier Exclusive |
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FRESH & LIGHT WHITES |
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| Ravines Wine Cellars Dry Riesling 2007, Finger Lakes, New York Zesty, floral, lime peel, white peach, mineral, lingering finish Production: 1000 cases |
52 |
Columbia Gorge, Washington Floral, crispy apple, lime zest, apricot, pineapple, mineral, smooth, lush finish Production: 124 cases |
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LUSCIOUS & SENSUAL WHITES |
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| Υ Brooklyn Oenology ‘Social Club White’ 2007, Long Island, New York The civilized New York cocktail party Chardonnay—ripe mango and pear with honeysuckle and pineapple notes, just a hint of toasted almond, luscious and smooth. Production: 1175 cases |
12/54 |
Spicy, white pepper, juicy pear, green apple, pineapple, mineral finish Production: 4000 cases |
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Columbia Gorge, Oregon Delicate spice, rose petal, lychee, passion fruit, lush finish Production: 34 cases |
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Floral, white flower, pear, banana, mango, smooth, whiff of toasted nuts, lush and smooth Production: 1000 cases |
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Columbia Gorge, Oregon Layered, pear, melon, gooseberry, citrus fruit, lingering mineral finish Production: 138 cases |
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| Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2007, Alto Adige, Italy Gewurtz-like, floral, lychee, rose peteal, pear, honeydew melon, lush, mineral finish Production: 6600 cases |
65 |
Υ SEI Sommelier Exclusive |
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FRESH & LIGHT WHITES |
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| Υ Shizen ‘Cuvée Denis Dubourdieu’ Koshu 2006, Yamanashi, Japan A delicate white made from the Japanese Koshu grape and reminiscent of Pinot Grigio--green apple, Asian pear, Japanese lime, mineral notes, crisp & zingy with a smooth finish. |
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| Υ YANG 2008, Loudoun County, Virginia Our exclusive ‘house’ white blend created by Sommelier Andrew Stover to pair with light fare and sushi—blend of Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and Viognier. Crunchy green apple and pear, zesty lime peel plus a whiff of white flowers and pineapple on the fresh finish. Production: 45 cases |
12/55 |
| Sommelier Selection, Somewhere Exciting and Unknown Usually aromatic, sometimes crisp and refreshing, always a stunning wine! Production: Limited |
11/50 |
| Cape Point Vineyards ‘Stonehaven’ Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Cape Point, South Africa Fresh, gooseberry, wet stone, mineral, lemon curd, racy finish Production: 1230 cases |
65 |
| Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2008, Cederberg, South Africa Mouth-tingling, grapefruit, melon, lemon citrus, crisp, refreshing Production: 840 cases produced |
46 |
| Eugene Wine Cellars ‘B2’ Pinot Gris 2006, Willamette Valley, Oregon Light, fresh, white flower, grapefruit, lime zest, hint of sweetness Production: 1000 case |
48 |
| Licia Albariño 2007, Rias Baixas, Spain Aromatic, banana, passion fruit, grapefruit, pear, mineral, crisp finish Production: 3000 cases |
45 |
| Black Star Farms Pinot Gris 2007, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan Floral, fruity, citrus zest, green herbs, honeydew melon, mineral notes, lush finish Production: 808 cases |
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Υ SEI Sommelier Exclusive |
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Unfinished, partially consumed bottles of wine and sake
MAY be taken out of the restaurant. Consult our staff for more information. |
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Wine Corkage Policy: 25 per bottle not available on our list.
Maximum 2 bottles not to exceed 1.5 L total. |
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