Wine List

33 List Wines. Why 33 wines exactly? A human spine has 33 vertebrae, 33 is according to the Newton Scale the temperature when water boils, Jesus performed 33 miracles, and was 33 years old when crucified in 33 AD. It also forces us to make this list the best possible match for Laurence Tham’s extraordinary menu combining Modern European methods with Caribbean ingredients. Every wine fights for its place on this list. When a new wine arrives another must go. Think it’s easy to do? It’s not. Each wine has a reason to be here, to match with a special dish. No matter what you choose we are confident you will be happy. Explore and enjoy!

White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet, France 2008 40

delightful French sauvignon blanc. •  lime peel  •  green herbs  •  black currant  • asparagus  • snow pea

Sauvignon Blanc, Craggy Range, Martinborough, New Zealand. 2008 42

exceptional NZ sauvignon blanc •  snappy apple  •  fresh pineapple  •  cut grass  •  bright citrus •  kiwi  •  white nectarine

Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa, USA. 2008 49

palate cleansing fruitiness with refreshing acidity •  fresh citrus  •  lemon zest  •  grapefruit  •  pear  •  kaffir lime •  subdued coconut • hint lychee  • mild banana  • served at the White House  • from the proud award winning US winery

Albarino, Pazo de Senorans Rias Baixas, Spain 2003 38

a favorite with the European jet set, with fish and shellfish, • citrus zest • floral and spice aroma • nuts

Verdejo, Piedra, Spain 2007 36

delightful wine from Caymanian producer Stein, tastes like a Spanish Sancerre • tropical fruit • crisp citrus  •  green herbs

Pinot Grigio, Jermann, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy 2007 42

award winning Silvio Jermann’s finest expression of Friullian excellence • fruity apple •  ripe melon • mellow banana • light pineapple • cream • pair with fish, seafood and tagliatelle • Wine Spectator 88 points • Patterson’s 91 points

Pinot Gris / Grigio, Red Tree, USA 2008 36

perfect for sipping alfresco • lemon drop •  crisp citrus lime

Fiano, Di Avalino Dei Feudi Di San Gregorio, 2007 38

Italian’s go wild for this white from award winning vineyard • golden delicious apple • crisp pear • rich hazelnut • hint of honey

Chateau Neuf du Pape Blanc, Rhone Region, France 2004 50

every wine enthusiast knows this unique appellation offers a particular elegant seductiveness, the essence of winemaking history.

rich almonds  • acidic grapefruit •  floral apple blossoms • star fruitanisefennelhoneysucklepeachlingering acacia

Chardonnay, Cakebread, California USA 2008 74

a great Napa white •  rich lemon zest  •  melon •  white peach • buttered vanilla •  apricots • a glint of gold • French oak WS 90

Chardonnay, Chateau Fuisse Pouilly-Fuisse,  Les Clos, Macon, France 2004 62

Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 90pts •  gold grapefruit  • almond butter •  sweet vanilla  • tropical and cut citrus fruits

Chardonnay, unoaked, Joseph Drouhin Chablis, Vaudon, Burgundy  France 2006 46

a classic white Burgundy from family owned company • lime peel • lemongrass •  green apple  •  flint stone • pear • WN 91pts

Riesling, Eroica, Chateau Ste. Michelle Washington, USA 2008 46

“Eroica may well be the best dry Riesling made in the United States…This is truly a world-class wine, capable of holding its own with top renditions from Alsace and Germany.”The Washington Times • fresh mandarin orange • seductive sweet cut lime • a stunning blonde riesling turning heads all over the world. Wine  and Spirits 94pts• Wine Enthusiast 93pts • Wine Advocate 91pts • Wine Spectator 90pts •

Rose, Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel France 2008 35

delicate French strawberries  • crisp wild berries • light juicy summer fruit  • dry fruity alternative choice

Red  Wine

Pinot Noir, Hartford Court, Land’s Edge Russian River, California 2005 70

ripe strawberries  •  raspberries •  velvet  •  vanilla • voted 26th on wine.com top 100 • Wine Enthusiast 96 pts • Tanzer 90pts

Pinot Noir,  Belle Gloss ‘Meiomi’ Sonoma Coast, California 2008 46

delicate cherry  •  chewy raspberries •  hit of cola  •  Asian spices • forest floor

Zinfandel, Seghesio California , 2008 39

Wine Spectator top 10 • Briary raspberry • blackberry jam • well rounded • spicy undertones

Zinfandel blend, Orin Swift, The Prisoner, Napa, California  2008 68

criminally popular boutique wine • zesty wild berry •  spice  •  plush blackberry  •  core fruit

Cabernet Sauvignon blend, Orin Swift, Papillon, Napa, California  2006 96

serious buzz-maker in the Napa Cab world •  wild strawberry  • rhubarb • cherry pie  •  campfire •  toast • sweet vanilla

Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin Paso Robles California 2006 48

pioneer and awarded hero of US wine •  raspberry • bing cherry • spiced mushroom • leather • vanilla caramel • toasted cedar

Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis, Napa, California 2006 69

muscular plum •   dark ripe black berries •  bittersweet cocoa •  nutmeg piecrust • WE 90pts • WS 92pts

Cabernet Sauvignon, Far Niente, Napa, California 2006 189

complex dark cassis •   ripe purple blackberries •  spicy oak •  velvet dark chocolate • dust/earth • vanilla toast • WE95 • WN 94

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Toscana , Italy 2005 199

acclaimed as one of  Italy’s best wines, this ‘Super Tuscan’ is a unique masterpiece of  the cabernet variety  • Gambero Rosso Awarded: 3 Bicheri • Wine Spectator: 95/100 rated • dark ruby red berry •  cassis  •  herbed olives • chili chocolate raisins •

Malbec, Trivento Reserve Argentina, 2008 34

seductively juicy cherries •  rich red strawberries •  vanilla • plum jam • deep blackberry • smooth balsamic herbs

Malbec, “Adrianna” Catena Zapata, Argentina 2005 69

from multi awarded young winemakers •  rich ruby red berries •  dry mocha • dark violets • Wine Spectator: 95/100 rated • Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 93+ pts • Wine Advocate 95+ pts • Wine Enthusiast 93pts • Rbert M Parker Jr 97 pts

Merlot, Plumpjack, Napa, California 2005 96

from the award winning boutique winery • ripe plum •  black cherry •  currants • clove • blackberry • vanilla soy • dark chocolate

Merlot, Montes Alpha, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2006 43

This intense heavy weight won first place for affordable merlot in Cayman Free Press blind tasting •  deep black cherry •  ruby red strawberry • smooth coffee • alcohol • tobacco • leather • oak

Syrah, Domaine de Hauts Chassis Crozes-Hermitage, France 2008 42

youthful black cherries • dark chocolate tart • earthy black olives • dusty white pepper • a true French syrah

Petite Sirah, Concannon Limited Release, Central Coast, California 2006 35

rich cherry  •  blackberry jam •  peppered berries •  chocolate • toasted vanilla •  excellent with meat or chocolate dessert

Toscana, Villa Antinori, Riserva, Italy  2003 35

Tastes like a full bodied big Napa Cab • black berry  •  black cherry •  spice  •   earth • raspberry

Valpolicella, Sartori Amarone, Verona, Veneto, Italy. 2004 64

garnet red candied fruit  • soft dark cherries • rich velvety chocolate  • spiced coffee •  ripe plum • seductive grapes

Barbera, Batasiolo D’Alba Sovrana, Piedmont, Italy. 2007 36

delicious cousin to the Barolo • blackberry • blueberry •  red raspberry •  black cherry chocolate • deep cassis  •  earth •   leather

Fleurie, Joseph Drouhin, Gamay, France. 2004 35

light raspberry • earthy hint of violet • bright cherry •  touch of spice


8 and a half House Wines by the glass 8.50 by the bottle 34

Pinot Grigio, Kris, Italy. 2009 bottle 34 glass 8.50

A quality crisp Italian Pinot Grigio • acacia flowers • almond • honey •  light lemon citrus

Sauvignon Blanc, Just,  Pays D’oc, France 2007 bottle 34 glass 8.50

simple yet elegant sauvignon blanc •  asparagus  • fresh cut grass • reminiscent of French summer picnics

Chardonnay, Baron Rothschild Philippe France 2008 bottle 34 glass 8.50

apples •  rich lemon zest  •  full fruit •

Cavit, Riesling, Trentino, Italy.  2006 bottle 34 glass 8.50

fresh peach  •  sweet apricot  •  great with seafood and exotic dishes

Pinot Noir, Cono Sur, Chile 2009 bottle 34 glass 8.50

incredible entry level pinot  •   juicy red cherry  •  ripe summer berry fruit  •  sage herb • cut pumpkin

Malbec, Kaiken Ultra, Argentina. 2007 bottle 34 glass 8.50

plump fruit •   vanilla  •  plums  •  soft tannins •  hint of berries

Cabernet Sauvignon, Vina Maipo, Chile  2008 bottle 34 glass 8.50

Friendly entry level Cabernet • blackcurrant  •  black cherry •  earth • raspberry

Desert wine, Viognier, Mer Soleil Late, Montery County, USA 2002 half bottle 34 glass 8.50

honey • apricots • orange citrus • sugary dried pineapple • pine scent

Lunetta Prosecco, Italy bottle 38 glass 10.50

asian pear • citrus • fresh flowers

Champagnes and Sparkling wine

Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin, Brut N.V Champagne, France             100

Bollinger, Brut N.V Champagne, France                                    110

Moet et Chandon                                                                       85

Moet  et Chandon Nectar                                                            85

Moet et Chandon Imperial Nectar Rosé                                        100

Dom Perignon                                                                               200

Concha y Toro,  Chile                                                                   38

Upstairs Rare Rums We offer over 40 Rare Rums on the speciality Menu.