Recommended Wines at Houston restaurants

Sterling Minor, CSW’s Recommendations of January 2012
Sterling is an attorney, and a wine consultant who has earned Certified Specialist of Wine status.

Compilation and Notes © 2011-12 Sterling A. Minor

The Capital Grille (Steaks)

Galleria Area

 $$$$ 4 Stars

Louis Roederer Champagne "Cristal" 2002 $392  
Perrier-Jouet Champagne "Fleur" 2002 $226 Good value.
Ch Ste Michele Chardonnay Canoe Ridge Wash. 2008 $58 Especially good value!
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay "Grand" Calf. 2008 $59
Beringer Chardonnay "Private Reserve" Calf 2007 $78 Good value.
Hartford Ct. Chardonnay "Four Hearts: Calf 2009 $79  
Ch Ste Michele Riesling "Eroica" Washington 2008 $69  
Banfi Cortese di Gavi Principessa Gavia Piedmont 2009 $30  
Beaulieu [B-V] Red Blend "Tapestry" Calf. 2006 $113 Good value.
M de Caceres Tempranillo "Gran" Rioja Spain 2001 $79  
Kendall Jackson Cabernet S "Vintner's" Calf 2007 $40  
Kendall Jackson Cabernet S "Grand" Calf 2007 $68  
Ch. Ste. Michele Red Blend "Artist" Calf. 2007 $105  
Dom. de la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone 2007 $105  
Cambria Pinot Noir "Julia's" Calf 2008 $57  
Belle Glos Pinot Noir "Las Alturas" Calf. 2008 $95  
Northstar Merlot Washington 2006 $88  
Venge Merlot Calf 2007 $108  
P Antinori Sangiovese Chianti C. "Marchese" Italy 2004/5 $87  
P Antinori Cabernet S+ "Guado al Tasso" Tuscany 2006 $175  

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