Recommended Wines at Houston restaurants

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

La Griglia (Italian)	River Oaks		$$$ 3Stars
Established by Tony Vallone, it has been part of Landry’s for many years.
Louis Roederer “Crystal” Champagne 2002 $395
Bisol Prosecco “Crede” (Sparkling) Veneto, Italy NV $49
Ste. Michele Riesling “Eroica” Washington 2009 $50
Alexana Pinot Gris “Revana Vineyard” Oregon 2010 $49
Schiopetto Sauvignon Blanc Friuli, Italy 2006 $56		Good value.
Chalk Hill Chardonnay Sonoma, Calf 20009 $95
Far Niete Chardonnay Napa, Calf 2009 $115
La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma, Calf 2009 $49
Gravner White Blend “Breg” Friuli, Italy 2003 $160
Santa Margharita Pinot Grigio (White) Alto Adige, Italy 2009 $48		Especially good value.
Tablas Creek Grenache++ “Esprit” (Red) Calf 2007$115		Tremendously good value!!
Hartford Court Pinot Noir “Land’s Edge” Calf 2007 $99
Orin Swift Zinfandel “The Prisoner” Napa, Calf 2008 $88
Betts & Scholl Grenache “The Chronique” Australia 2007 $80
Agricola Punica Carignano++ “Barrua” Sardinia, Italy 2003 $99		Good value.

A restaurant's current wine list may be emailed to me sterling@sterlingwineconsultant.com or faxed 713-223-4324.