If the young lady were my daughter, I would exemplify economy and simplicity with a Cotes du Rhone, but if that is not the case, I would thank God with the Grands Echezeaux '62.
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book of Wines

We have put together a broad range of wines from around the world, with particular emphasis on California Chardonnays & hearty reds. The list is offered in a progressive format. That is, the wines will proceed from fruitier & sweeter to heartier & dryer as you go through the book. Nearly every grape & many wine regions are represented, & our list is a living list. It will change monthly, weekly or daily if needed.

 

As new, impressive wines or great values become available, we will offer them to you. If you have suggestions or favorites, let us know and we’ll try to add them. Please keep in mind that some wines will be out of stock due to short supplies. In every case we’ll be happy to offer an alternative.

 

The “Wine Spectator”, “Wine Enthusiast” & “Restaurant Wine” Magazine ratings have been included where available. In most cases, we offer most of the highest rated wines available in upstate New York.

 

An Explanation of Ratings

95-100

Superb

One of the Greats

90-94

Excellent

Extremely well-made & highly recommended

85-89

Very Good

May offer outstanding value

80-84

Good

Solid wine suitable for everyday consumption

 

Enjoy, and remember…only two things can improve a meal at The Number 5:

  • A bottle of wine with dinner.
  • Somebody else picks up the check.

                                                ~ Jim McCoy

 

Champagne & Sparkling

Not just for a celebration.  Champagne and Sparkling wines go well with almost any food.  The tiny bubbles cleanse your palate with every sip, allowing individual flavors to come through.

 

 

Italy

 

 

Martini & Rossi Asti Spumonti

32

.375L

 

18

Folonari Brio Prosecco

22

 

 

 

France

 

 

Moet & Chandon White Star, 88 WS

73

.375L

 

43

Taitinger Brut La Francais

75

.375L

 

43

Dom Perignon, 92 WE, 89 WS

200

 

 

 

Spain

 

 

Cristalino Brut Cava, 85 WS, 86 WE

29

Cristalino Brut Rose Cava

29

 

 

 

California

 

 

Domaine Carneros

 

48

 

 

 

New York

 

 

Great Western Extra Dry, 82 WE

25

.375L

 

13

 

 

 

 

Fruiter & Blush Wines

A variety of light bodied, off dry, fruity or sweeter style wines which can accommodate a wide variety of foods.  These wines will hold up to spicy or acidic and sweet foods.  Grape varieties include Rieslings, Gewürztraminers and Viogniers. 

 

New York

 

 

Herman Weimer Dry Riesling

33

Sheldrake Point Semi-Dry Riesling

27

Goosewatch Diamond

21

Brotherhood Eiswein

49

Hazlitt “Cabin Fever” Blush

20

Glenora Alpine White

22

Dr. Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling

32

 

 

 

California

 

 

Beringer White Zinfandel

21

Caymus “Conundrum” 2005 Muscat Blend

43

 

 

 

Germany

 

 

Weber 2005 Piesporter

23

Fünf Riesling

16

 

 

 

France

 

 

Trimbach 2003 Gewürztraminer

37

 

 

 

Italy

 

 

Giacobazzi Lambrusco

16

 

 

 

Sauvignon Blanc

A controversial wine because of its distinctive character.  Highly acidic and therefore crisp.  A dry wine with aromas and flavors that are herbaceous (suggesting herbs or grass).  Consequently a good match with fresh herbs.

New Zealand

 

Giesen 2006

23

Babich 2006, 90 WS

26

Dry Lands 2006

32

 

 

 

France

 

 

LaDoucette 2004 Pouilly Fume

59

 

 

 

Washington

 

 

Columbia Crest 2004

24

 

 

 

New York

 

 

Atwater Vidal Blanc

25

 

 

Pinot Grigio

This grape variety is medium to full bodied, with low acidity and neutral aromas.  Pinot Gris wines are deeper in color than most whites, although Pinot Grigio is quite pale.

Italy

 

Santa Margherita 2006

45

Cavit 2006

21

Villa Puccini 2006

23

Voga 2005

29

Folonari 2005 Pink Pinot Grigio

21

 

 

 

California

 

 

Luna 2005, 91 WS

35

Chardonnay

Easily, the most popular white grape today.  Its wines include many from California and France.  Champagne is primarily Chardonnay.  Chardonnay offers fruity aromas and flavors, and because of its compatibility with oak it is most often fermented in oak.  It has medium to high acidity and is rich and full bodied.

  

France

 

 

Joseph Droohin “La Carenne” 2004, 90 WS            (Poligny Montrachet)

85

Louis Jadot “Villages” 2004

(Mersault-Burgundy)

55

Georges Du Bœuf 2005

(Poilly Fuisse)

39

 

 

 

 

Australia

 

 

Yalumba Barossa 2005

23

 

 

 

 

Italy

 

 

Coppo Le Coste Bianche 2004

35

 

 

 

 

Washington

 

 

Chateau St. Michelle 2004, 93 WS, ****RW         

“Cold Creek Vineyard”

69

California

 

 

Cakebread 2005, 85 WS, 91 WE

69

Kendall Jackson 2005, 85 WS

29

Francis Ford Coppola Gold Label 2005, 88 WE, 84 WS   “Diamond”

 

31

Wild Horse “Central Coast” 2005, 83 WS

31

J. Lohr “Riverstone” 2005

30

LaCrema “Sonoma Coast” 2005, ****1/2 RW

37

St. Francis 2003, 2005

32

Toasted Head 2005

30

Chalk Hill 2004, 92 WS

69

Franciscan “Cuvee” Sauvage 2003, 89 WS

59

Wente 2005

25

Cambria 2005 “Katherine’s Vineyard”

41

Trinchero

23

Sycamore Lane

17

 

 

         

 

 

 

Gamay

The predominant grape of the Beaujolais district of France, it produces “grapey” wines deep in color and low in tannin.  Great with rare meat, complex sauces & fish.

 

France

 

Louis Jadot 2001, 2002, 2003

37

Georges Du Bœuf 2005                                            (Brouilly)

28

Georges Du Bœuf 2005

(Beaujolais Villages)

24

 

 

Pinot Noir

A light colored red wine with higher alcohol content, higher acidity, and medium tannin.  An earthy aroma that matches up well with mushrooms, veal, pork, and lamb.

France

 

Labourè-Roi 2004

(Nuits-Saint-Georges)

55

 

 

California

 

Redwood Creek 2005

 

24

Rodney Strong 2005

42

Clos Du Bois 2005

42

Acacia 2005

46

Byron “Nielson” 2002

56

Artesa 2005

41

Domaine Carneros 2005

49

 

 

Spanish Wine

Spain is the third largest producer of wine in the world. The Rioja Region’s laws allow four grapes to be used in wine making, Tempranillo being the primary grape.

 

Spain

 

 

Marques de Riscal Reserva 2002

(Tempranillo)

36

Bodegas Rioja Montecillo Reserva 2000

(Tempranillo)

35

Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2005

(Shiraz/Cabernet/Monastrell)

21

 

 

 

 

Merlot

Deep color, full body, high alcohol and moderate tannins.  Aromas and flavors can be plummy or chocolately.  Almost always blended with Cabernet in France.

Chile

 

 

Casa Lapostle 2004, 88 WS

29

 

 

 

Australia

 

 

McQuigan Brothers “Bin 3000” 2005

24

 

 

 

Washington

 

 

Northstar 2001, 92 WS

75

 

 

 

California

 

 

Markham 2003, 86 WS, ****RW

43

St. Francis 2002, 86 WS

40

Mondavi “Napa” 2003, 82 WS, 84 WE

41

Kendall Jackson 2004, 86 WS

38

Benziger 2003

35

Beaulieu Vineyards “Coastal” 2003, 80 WS

27

Blackstone 2004, 85 WS, 87 WE

25

Rabbit Ridge 2003

21

Red Rock 2004

29

Raymond “Estates” 2003

25

Simi “Sonoma County” 2003

37

Francis Coppola Blue Label 2004

37

Trinchero 2003

29

Sycamore Lane

16

Stonegate 2000

46

 

 

New York

 

Lamoreaux Landing

33

Zinfandel

A rich deeply colored wine, high in alcohol and medium to high tannin.  These wines pair well with red meats, rich pasta sauces, and strong fish.

 

California

 

Mondavi “Private Selection” 2004

 

29

Ravenswood 2002 “Barricia Vineyard”

65

Ravenswood 2004 “Sonoma”

33

Cline

25

Ridge “Geyserville Red” 2003, 92 WS

47

Ridge “Lytton Springs” 2005

45

Gnarly Head “Old Vines” 2005

27

 

Syrah/Shiraz

This grape produces deeply colored wines with full body, strong tannin, and strong aromas that suggest smoked meat or even burnt rubber.  Syrah is from the Rhone Valley of France, but has become popular in California and Australia where it is called Shiraz.  Australia commonly blends it with Cabernet.

 

Australia

 

Greg Norman Limestone Coast 2004

 

39

Barossa Valley “Estate” 2003

25

California

 

Firestation Red 2004

29

Qupe “Central Coast” 2005

29

Elyse 2003

49

Kendall Jackson 2005, 83 WS

29

 

 

Blended Red

The French have been blending wines for centuries.  California and Washington are attempting the same with Meritage wines.  Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Cabernet Franc, Malbel, Merlot & Petit Verdot are wines included in the marriages.  All are full bodied and tannic.

Meritage

Washington

 

Columbia Crest “Walter Clore Reserve Red” 2003

65

 

 

California

 

Franciscan “Magnificant” 2003, 90 WS

75

Clos Du Bois “Marlestone” 2003

79

Beaulieu “Tapestry” 2003

75

Estancia “Red” 2004

49

Francis Ford Coppola Black Label 2005

“Diamond Claret”

 

36

J. Phelps “Insignia” 2003, 95 WS

240

Artesa “Elements” 2002

39

Quintessa 2003 “Red Meritage”

159

Marietta “Cuvee Angeli” 2002

39

 

France

Rhone

Delas Freres “St. Esprit” 2003, 87 WS, ****½RW

(Cotes du Rhone)

26

Domaine de la Charbonniere 2001, 90 WS

(Chateânuf du Pape)

80

Domaine du Galet Des Papes 2003

(Chateânuf du Pape)

59

Chateau de Beaucastel 2003

(Chateânuf du Pape)

 

115

Bordeaux

Chateau Faugéres 2002, 90 WS

(St. Emillion)

55

Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2004

(Pauillac)

 

299

Southwest

Chateau Bouscassè 2002, 93 WS

(Madiran Vielles Vignes)

55

Sangiovese

An Italian grape from the Tuscany region of Italy that includes Brunelodi, Montaclino &Chianti disricts.  It’s becoming increasingly popular in California.  These wines are medium to high acidity & medium to high in tannin.  The flavors & aromas are fruity.

Villa Puccini Rosso 2001

22

Ruffino “Gold Label” 2003, 89 WS Chianti

69

Ruffino 2005 Chianti

21

Other Italian Reds

Michele Chiarlo 2004

Barbera D’Asti LeOrme

27

Rosso di Altesimo 2003

Vendemmia

49

Zenato 2001

Amarone

89

Sportuletti 2002 “Villa Fidelia Rosso”, 92 WS

Umbria

95

Einaudi 2003

Dolcetto di Dogliani

36

Conterno Rantino 2004

Barbera d’Alba Vignota

49

 

 

Cabernet Sauvignon

The “King” of red wines, grown all over the world.  Wines are high in tannin and medium to full bodied, and mild to strong.  Steaks, chops, and marinara sauces blend well.

Washington

 

 

Red Diamond 2003

23

 

 

 

New York

 

 

Fox Run 2002 & 2005, 86 WS

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabernet Sauvignon

Continued…

California

 

 

Fess Parker “Frontier Red” #61

26

Geyser Peak “Alexander Valley” 2002

25

Sycamore Lane 2003

17

Kunde “Reserve” 2001

85

Clos Du Bois “Sonoma” 2003 & 2004

39

Kendall Jackson 2004, 83 WS

35

J. Lohr “Seven Oaks” 2005

33

J. Lohr “Hilltop” 2003

51

Caymus “Special Select” 2004, 95 WS

185

Beaulieu “Rutherford” 2002, 2003

45

Beaulieu Napa “Georges de LaTour” 2002, 95 WS

175

William Hill Napa 2003, 86 WE

48

Simi “Landslide” 2003

59

Pine Ridge “Stags Leap District” 2002, 94 WS

99

White Hall Lane 2003, 93 WS

65

Turnbull “Spectator Selection” 2004, 91 WS

69

Sebastiani “Sonoma County” 2004, 86 WE

33

Ridge “Montebello” 2000, 2002, 2003, 93 WS

175

Kenwood “Jack London” 2004, 86 WE

55

Stags Leap “Artemis” 2004

75

Beringer Private Reserve 1996, 90 WS

165

Beringer Private Reserve 1999, 93 WS

165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wines by the Glass

These offering will change frequently.  The list is composed of various popular types and different price points for the same.

 

White Wines

New Zealand

 

Babich, 90 WS Sauvignon Blanc

7.00

 

 

Spain

 

Cristalino Brut Cava

8.00

 

 

Germany

 

Fünf Riesling

4.75

 

 

Italy

 

Folonari Pink Pinot Grigio

5.00

Giacobazzi Lambrusco

4.50

Cavit 2005 Pinot Grigio

6.00

Voga 2005 Pinot Grigio

7.00

 

Washington

Columbia Crest 2004 Sauvignon Blanc

8.00

 

 

California

 

Toasted Head “Estate” 2004 Chardonnay

7.00

Sycamore Lane Chardonnay

4.25

Kendall Jackson 2005 Chardonnay

7.50

Nathanson Creek 2002, 2003 White Zinfandel

4.25

Trinchero Chardonnay

6.00

 

 

New York

 

Goosewatch “Diamond”

5.00

Atwater 2005 Vidal Blanc

7.00

Wines by the Glass

Continued…

Red Wines

Australia

 

Barossa Valley “Estate” 2003 Shiraz

5.50

 

 

Italy

 

Ruffino 2004 Chianti

4.50

 

 

California

 

Sycamore Lane Cabernet

4.25

Kendall Jackson 2004 Cabernet

7.25

J. Lohr “Seven Oaks” 2005 Cabernet

8.25

Redwood Creek 2005 Pinot Noir

5.50

Artesa Pinot Noir

10.50

Blackstone 2003 Merlot

6.25

Sycamore Lane Merlot

4.25

Trinchero Merlot

8.00

Gnarly Head “Old Vines” 2005 Zinfandel

7.00

Firestation Red 2004 Shiraz

6.50

Estancia 2003 Meritage

12.50

 

Wine Flights

Each flight consists of four 3 oz. pours.

Big Red

 

 

Cabernet

 

J. Lohr “Seven Oaks” Cabernet

Gnarly Head Zinfandel

Estancia Meritage

Trinchero Merlot

18

 

Sycamore Lane

Kendall Jackson

J. Lohr “Seven Oaks”

10

 

 

 

 

 

International

 

 

Sweet Flight

 

Italy: Voga Pinot Grigio

Spain: Cristalino Brut

Australia: Barossa Valley Shiraz

USA: Estancia Meritage

19

 

Goosewatch “Diamond”

Fünf Riesling

Nathanson Creek White Zinfandel

Giacobazzi Lambrusco

11

 

 

 

 

 

California Red

 

 

Sideways: NO MERLOT!

Blackstone Merlot

Gnarly Head Zinfandel

Artessa Pinot Noir

J. Lohr “Seven Oaks” Cabernet

15

 

Artesa Pinot Noir

Gnarly Head Zinfandel

J. Lohr “Seven Oaks” Cabernet

Estancia Meritage

18

 

 

 

 

 

Italian

 

 

American

 

Giacobazzi Lambrusco

Cavit Pinot Grigio

Voga Pinot Grigio

Ruffino Chianti

11

 

WA: Columbia Crest Sauvignon Blanc

NY: Atwater Vidal Blanc

CA: Blackstone Merlot

CA: Gnarly Head Zinfandel

11

 

 

 

 

 

Chardonnay

 

 

 

 

Sycamore Lane

Toasted Head

Kendall Jackson

Trinchero

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Wines Under $25

Recommendations from Number 5.

Italy

 

Folonari Brio Prosecco

22

Cavit Pinot Grigio

21

Ruffino Chianti

21

 

 

Germany

 

Fünf Riesling

16

 

 

France

 

Georges Du Boeuf Beaujolais Villages

24

 

 

Spain

 

Mad Dogs & Englishman Shriaz/Cabernet Blend

21

 

 

Australia

 

Barossa Valley Shiraz

25

 

 

New Zealand

 

Dry Lands Sauvignon Blanc

19

 

 

New York

 

Hazlitt “Cabin Fever” Blush

20

Washington

 

Red Diamond Cabernet

23

 

 

California

 

Trinchero Chardonnay

23

Sycamore Lane Chardonnay

17

Redwood Creek Pinot Noir

24

Sycamore Lane Merlot

16

Rabbit Ridge Merlot

21

Cline Zinfandel

25

Geyser Peak Cabernet

25

Sycamore Lane Cabernet

17