Wine

At The Drake, we believe that no wine should be purchased until tasted and we believe that good wine should be shared with friends. We have held to these beliefs while establishing our wine program. Wines can be purchased by the glass, the bottle, the case or by the truckload. For glass, bottle and case purchases, see your server. For truckload purchases, see Sam Jennison. We carefully select the vintners on this wine list. The vast majority of them are small - 20,000 cases or less annually. Vintners of this size put more tender loving care into their product and we believe it shows. Today's wines come from California, Oregon, South Africa, Australia and Germany. As we find additional wines worthy of your palate, we will present them. Should you not want to taste some wines, please accept our recommendation of ordering the house wines. These wines have been selected for their overall goodness and flavor. Enjoy.

House Wines - White

		Glass	Bottle
White Zinfandel	Made from the Red Zinfandel grape, harvested and the skins removed early, in which results in a wine with lower alcohol content, with a crisp acidity and fruity taste. Produced for the Drake by the Sonoma Hill Winery. Enjoy with most any dish!	$6	$18
Chardonnay	From the Sonoma Hill Winery, California. This wine has the crisp, clean taste of the Chardonnay grape, with touches of melon and figs, followed by a cream/buttery taste of the grape. It pairs well with chicken, fish and salads.	$6	$18
Black Muskat	From the Shenandoah Valley of California. This is a delightful springy fruity wine that ends with a slight taste of Port.	$10	$30
Barberra Roasto	A Rose Wine from the Barberra grape, this is a Italian flavored wine with lots of fruit, yet dry and easy.	$10	$30
Viognier	Viogner dates back to the Roman emperor.It was historically grown in the Northern Rhone Valley before being brought to California in the late 1980’s. Viogner has a distinctive aroma of white peaches, pears, violets, and a finish of violet honey.	$10	$30

House Wines - Red

		Glass	Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon	From the Boeger Estate in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, for The Drake. This grape gives us a red wine that is complex, bold and will pair well with our BBQ, pork and elk.	$8	$24
Barberra	From the Shenandoah Valley, California. This grape has Italian origins, making it a sturdy Tanner wine, Long form and body.	$9	$27
Vinho Tinto	From the Shenandoah Valley. Which has a Special Blend of three wines of Portugese fame. Some spiciness yet a bold, long lasting finish.	$12	$36
Drake Port	This wine is produced by the Bray Winery in the Shenandoah Valley of Eastern California. 20% alcohol with a smooth yet bold taste, worth sipping and enjoying after dinner and goes will with desert! It’s sure worthy of trying.	$12	$36
Syrah	Deep colored wine, Rich in Tannin with taste of spice and black pepper.	$12	$36

Boeger Wines (Sierra Foothills of Eastern California) - White

		Glass	Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc	Hints of fruit and spice in the aroma, dry yet springy. Pairs well with vegetables and shellfish.	$9	$27
Pinot Gris	Same grape as the Pinot Grigio. Mid-dry, with a crisp, fresh taste.Pairs well with heavy salad, fish and chicken.	$12	$36

Boeger Wines (Sierra Foothills of Eastern California) - Red

		Glass	Bottle
Hangtown Red	A delightful blend of several grapes with aroma of pepper, earth and caramel, smooth-easy. Compliments our BBQ.	$7	$21
Zinfandel	Bold red wine, aromas of cedar and black pepper. Well structured with a soft finish. Pairs with meats, BBQ and salmon.	$12	$36
Merlot	Aroma of butter and vanilla cream followed by black/red pepper, good tannin, soft acidity. Goes great with most meats.	$10	$30
Petite Sirah	Big bold taste, aromas of dark plum, pepper and toasted oak. Crisp yet gentle to the palate. Pairs well with most meats.	$15	$45
Barbera	Intense strawberry jam and spice aromas. Ripe fruit character with a jammy finish. Originated in Italy. Pairs with pasta, fish and salad.	$12	$36
Meritage	A wine of high merit and good aging. Bold blend of red grapes producing a wine easy on the palate with a long finish. Good with steak, pork and salmon or duck.	$15	$45
Tempranilla	Spanish background. Intense aromas with crisp acidity flavor, medium body with a long finish. Pairs with meats, shellfish and pasta.	$18	$54

Henry Estate Wines (from the Umpqua River Valley of Oregon) - White

		Glass	Bottle
Muller Thurgau	An all-occasion wine with some natural effervescence. Smooth and easy on the palate with a long finish.	$9	$27
Riesling	Very close to the German wine using the same grape. Aromas of apricot, peach, and honey, with a round rich flavor with a long spicy finish. Nice easy dessert wine.	$9	$27
Pinot Gris	A perfumed scent, with a hint of peaches and pears.	$11	$33
Chardonnay	Food friendly with an aroma and flavor of sweet herbs, apples, and citrus. Bright acidity gives it mid-dry finish.	$9	$27
Gewurztraminer	Once you get past the name you will find a spicy wine which is plump and sweet with pleasing citrus accents.	$18	$45

Henry Estate Wines (from the Umpqua River Valley of Oregon) - Red

		Glass	Bottle
Pinot Noir	An aroma of sweet cherry and earth tones, plus flavor of black cherries and pepper.	$13	$39

Dieu Donne Wines (from South Africa, bottled under the Helgerson label) - White

		Glass	Bottle
Chardonnay	From the Dieu Donne Vineyards in Franschhoek. A fine match of oak, citrus, full bodied with good color. Try just below room temperature.	$9	$27

La Bri Wines (from South Africa, bottled under the Helgerson label) - Red

		Glass	Bottle
Merlot	Matured in oak for twenty months, great color and scent, with a perfect merlot finish.	$9	$22
Cabernet Sauvignon	Ruby colored, hints of blackberry, herbs and oak with soft tannins.	$8	$24
Cabernet/Merlot	The best of both wines, with hints of pepper and fruit.	$8	$24

German Wines - White

		Glass	Bottle
St. Christopher Qba	From the Mosel - Saar Ruwer area. 8.5% alcohol - first picking of the quality mit predikat grapes. Fruity aroma, smooth and easy on the palate. Pairs well with soups, salads and greens.	$7	$24
Wilhelm Leinen Riesling Qba	From the Mosel-Saar Ruwer area, second picking of the late grape. More form and body than a Qba. Reisling grapes with natural effervescense. Pair with fruits, salads, soups and desserts.	$7	$24
Wilhelm Leinen Piesporter Michelsberg	From the Mosel-Saar Ruwer, Spatlese quality. Third picking of the late grape. As the grape ripens on the vine, it takes on more form and body!	$7	$24
Studert Prum Auslese	Nearly the last picking of the ripened grape.This wine takes on the intense fruitiness of the late harvest Riesling grape. A great wine for desserts, salads and with afternoon tea.	$15	$45
		Half Glass	Half Bottle
Ernst-Bretz Eiswein	Nectar of the Gods. The grape must be left on the vine until it freezes before the wine is made. A truly delightful experience! This is the ultimate with chocolate, ice cream and just sipping!	$14	$40

German Wines - Unique

		Glass	Bottle
Brayzin Hussie	From Bray Vineyards in the Shenandoah Valley, California. Excellent with pizza, pasta or ribs. A bountiful body with a skimpy close.	$9	$27

Australian Wines - White Wine

		Glass	Bottle
Brumby Canyon	From the Temple Bruer Vineyard, certified organic. A blend of verdelho and chenin blanc grapes. Clean, crisp with a taste of pineapple, lime and other tropical fruits.	$9	$27
Wise Unwooded Chardonnay	From the Wise Winery of Western Australia. Cool climate and unwooded gives it an exotic aroma and palate of tropical fruits. Great paired with seafood!	$11	$33

Australian Wines - Red Wine

		Glass	Bottle
Brumby Canyon	From certified organic vineyards of South Australia. A blend of the Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro Grapes. Fruit driven wine with intense berry and a subtle oak character. Finishes clean and crisp. Pairs well with pasta, cheese and meats.	$9	$27
0ld School Shiraz	From the Barossa Valley of Southern Australia. Pleasing vanilla flavors framing juicy red plum and raspberry. Pairs great with BBQ. Mt. Billy reds come from old vines (80 years plus) in The Borossa Valley of Southern Australia.They produce robust, unique, full bodied, powerfully structured wines. The grapes are handpicked and basket pressed to maximize color and flavor profiles.	$20	$60
“Antiquity” Shiraz	Dark aroma of violets, chocolate, coffee and new oak. Lively on the palate with a long finish. Great with meat and BBQ!	$20	$60
“Harmony”	A blend of Mataro, Grenache and Shiraz grapes all of old vines. Dark inky core with a plum edge. Smell the Rockmelon floral of the Grenache and earthy spicyness of the Matora and Shiraz. A long plummy, gamey finish.	$20	$60
Liquer Shiraz	Grapes are grown in dense black clay. Ages 30 months in old oak barrels with the finest Badrossa Brandy spirit woven in to make this a dessert wine. Aroma of sweet blackberry and excellent balance of fruit and oak. Great with dried fruit, strong cheese, chocolate or a cold afternoon by the fire.	$20	$60