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.

Cinq (French)	Colombe d’Or Montrose		$$$$ 3+ Stars
The kitchen here is in very capable hands today. A very expensive and elegant experience in dining.
Charles Ellner Rosé Champagne, France NV $110
Louis Roederer “Cristal” Champagne, France 1999 $450
Louis Roederer “Premier” Champagne, France NV $75
Bellavista “Brut Cuvee” Sparkling Franciacorta, Italy NV $85		Good value.
Naveran “Dama” (Sparkling) Cava, Spain 2008 $45
Aubuisieres Chenin Blanc “Silex” Vouvray, Loire 2010 $45
Ch de Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc Loire, France 2009 $50
Albert Mann Pinot Gris “Albert” Alsace, France 2005 $50
Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay (White) Calf 2009 $80		Especially good value!
Gruaud Larose Cabernet S+ (Red) Bordeaux 1982 $375		Stupendously good value!!!
Ch Lafon-Rochet Cabernet S+ Bordeaux 1997 $75
Chahalem Pinot Noir “3 Vineyard” Oregon 2008 $40/half bottle
Betts & Scholl Syrah Hermitage, N Rhone, France 2006 $120		Good value.
de l’Ameillaud Grenache++ “Cairanne” S Rhone 2009 $25/half
Dinastia Vivanco Tempranillo “Reserva” Rioja, Spain 2004 $60
Mas Doix Grenache “Salanques” Priorat, Spain 2006		Tremendously good value!!
Ste. Michelle Merlot “Indian Wells” Washington 2008 $40		Especially good value!
Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Calf 2009 $85		Especially good value!

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