Wine List

kimi’s mountainside bistro offers a variety of different wines to enhance even the simplistic palate.  With wines from Chile, Argentina, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Oregon, Idaho and various regions in California.  If you chose to bring your own wine, kimi’s charges a $12 corkage fee for a 750ml bottle, $20 for a 1.5 liter bottle.

kimi’s winter wine menu 2009/2010

Wines by the glass

Blush & Sparkling

Beringer White Zinfandel $7

Marques de Caceras Rose $6.50

Segura Viudas Brut Cava $8

  Whites

A Mano Pinot Grigio $8.50

Concannon Chardonnay $8

Wente Chardonnay $9.50

Gloria Ferrer Chardonnay $11

Snake River Riesling $7.50

Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc $8.50

Reds

Snake River Barbera $9

Snake River Merlot $8

Tapena Garnacha $8.50

Wente Cabernet $11 

Snake River Cabernet Sauvignon $8.50

Liberty School Syrah  $10

Oxford Landing GSM $7.50 

Plungerhead Zinfandel $9

                   Wines by the Bottle

Blush, Rose & Sparkling Wines

Schramsberg Brut Rosé, Napa, California    $80

Bursting wild berry and ruby grapefruit.

Canella Prosecco di Conegliano, Veneto, Italy  $44

Well balanced and mellow with a subtle hint of sweetness.

Segura Viudas Brut Rosé Cava, Spain    $32

Fresh and fruity with red fruit aromas of raspberry, currant and grenadine. A lingering cherry note on the finish is crowned by a light touch of sweetness.

Segura Viudas Brut Cava, Spain    $30

Earthy, fruity flavors, ending with a long, smooth finish.

Marques de Caceres Rosé, Spain   $22

Pleasant notes of strawberries and blueberries.

Beringer White Zinfandel, California    $23

Fresh aromas of summer berries, citrus and honeydew melon.

Chardonnay

Concannon, Central Coast California   $26

Bright zesty acidity, with pineapple, lemon and fig flavors.

Snake River, Idaho   $28

A buttery style with vanilla and oak aromas with a nice citrusy acidity and a hint of fruit cocktail on the finish.

Wente “Riva Ranch”, Central Coast California   $30

Aromas of nectarine and white peach lead into a palate of dried apricot, fig and green apple.

Hess Chardonnay, Monterey, California $37

The aroma opens further to crisp apple, melon, and pear cocktail. This medium bodied wine is layered with flavors of nectarine and pear and has a zesty citrus finish.

Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, California    $40

Aromas of apple, pear and citrus with hints of honeysuckle and hazelnut. Touch of oak spice on a vibrant finish

Drouhin “Vaudon” Chablis, France   $55

Floral aromas with a touch of spice and a light and balanced concentration.

ZD, Napa, California   $70 

Aromas of pineapple, apricots and orange blossoms. Hints of vanilla, pear, and toasted nuts. 

Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru, France   $90  

Made from 70 year old vines, this wine shows extra concentration, but also the pure pleasure of ripe, delicious Chardonnay.  It’s initially tight, but the rich green fruits and toast soon come forward to give an impressively big wine.

Pinot Grigio

Francis Coppola Bianco, California   $25

Floral and cool melon aromas with tropical fruit and  a light crisp palate.

A Mano, Veneto, Italy   $28 

Delicate tropical fruit and pear notes with a crisp lemon finish.

Sauvignon Blanc

Silver Birch, Marlborough, New Zealand   $26

A rich citrus lime acidity with refined fruit flavors and hints of mineral herbaceousness.

Firestone, Santa Ynez, California     $28

Herbal, lemongrass, and grapefruit aromas, with bright crisp finish.

Cono Sur Vision, Casablanca Valley, Chile   $30

Aromas of grapefruit, citrus and minerals with a delicate and juicy balance.

Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand   $45 ‘91 points wine enthusiast

An exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple and stonefruit with a hint of herbaceousness. Firm acidity lends to a finish that is fresh and zesty.

Additional Whites

Snake River Riesling, Idaho    $25

Semi-sweet style. Honeyed apricot aromas and texture is nicely balanced by pink grapefruit aromas and steely acidity.

Pewsey Vale Riesling, Eden Valley, Australia     $32

Perfume of mineral, spring flower and citrus with a hint of dried herb and a soft fresh acidity.  91’ pt review Wine Advocate.

Man Vintner Chenin Blanc, South Africa     $20

Tropical  fruit, guava and melon aromas , with sweet citrus minerality.

Vincent Delaporte Sancerre, France   $50

Aromas of sharp citrus and lime with floral notes. A tangy citrus palate of fresh fruit, long finish.  90’pt review I-Winerview.com.

Tablas Creek Esprit De Beaucastel Blanc,   $70 Rousanne, Grenache Blanc from Paso Robles, California

Aromas of mint and honeysuckle, with flavors of apple, pear and lavender honey.   93’pt review Wine & Spirits

Spice Route Viognier, South Africa    $42

Apricots and stone fruit mingle with mineral notes and hints of spice. 90’pt  review Wine Spectator

Treana Marsanne-Viognier, Central Coast, California  $49

Floral aromatics, intense stone fruit flavors with overtones of honey and a lush palate.

Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy  $35

Lots of lemon, white peach and mineral character, with hints of orange peel and dry almond.  90‘pt review Wine Spectator

Martin Codax Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain  $29

Aromatic, complex and full-bodied with flavors of ripe apples, peach, apricot, melon, grapefruit and lemon zest.

Red Wines by the Bottle

Pinot Noir

Kenwood, Russian River, California  $45

Fresh fruit aromas of strawberries and cherries with medium-body and smooth tannins followed by a crisp finish.

Nautilus Pinot Noir, New Zealand, $50

Dark ruby color, raspberry aromas with hints of chocolate and spice.

Torii Mor, Oregon  $57

Exhibits nuanced fruit flavors and silky texture marked by grace and delicacy.

Chehalem “3 Vineyard”, Willamette Valley, Oregon  $70

Complex nose with subtle rock and earth notes, sweet red fruit on the palate with very nice oak tones.

 Merlot

Snake River, Idaho  $30

Full bodied and complex with aromas of cherry, cassis and spicy oak followed by a smooth finish with a hint of bittersweet chocolate.

Three Rivers Columbia Valley, Washington  $40

Smooth and round, with a nice minty aura to the black cherry and dried currant flavors, persisting on the lively finish.

Trefethen Napa, California  $65

Rich and luscious. A balanced, soft, full body brushes up against smoky red fruit, slightly under-ripe boysenberries, plums, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppercorns, and nutmeg.

 Zinfandel 

Plungerhead “Lodi”, Napa, California    $30

The core of the wine is very robust with dark fruit including black cherry and cassis followed by generous and integrated spice flavors of star anise, cardamom, licorice with ample coffee flavors on the backside which finishes with the classic old vine, resinous finish.

Seghesio “Rockpile”, Sonoma, California   $64

Multilayered blend of two neighboring vineyard sites provides a complex medley of fruit including dark berries and a briary essence.  Flavors of warm boysenberry pie and pomegranate jamminess with notes of anise and cinnamon.

Syrah/Shiraz, Garnacha/Grenache & Blends

Oxford Landing GSM, Australia   $23(Grenache- Shiraz-Mourvedre)

Medium bodied with a generous quantity of cherry and blueberry aromas and flavors.

Wishing Tree, Australia  $25

Delicious red and black fruit characters and enticing spice and pepper nuances.

Francis Coppola, California  $39

Soft tannins, blackberry and boysenberry flavors layered with notes of smoky bacon, sweet vanilla and bittersweet chocolate.

Tapena Garnacha, Spain  $25

Rich, ripe cherries and candied fruits balanced by soft tannins and lovely spicy mouthfeel.

Snake River Grenache, Idaho  $45

Brilliant red and pink hues give you an idea of what to expect from this delicate and alluring wine. Slightly spicy with silky soft tannins and subtle cherry fruits this 100% Grenache with its lingering finish leaves you wanting more.

 Rioja

Campo Viejo Gran Reserva 2002, Rioja, Spain   $42

Maroon cherry red colour. Aroma of jam and wood, spicy tones. This is a wine with character and persistence.

Solar de Randez Reserva 2001, Rioja, Spain   $58

Smooth and elegant with well-integrated notes of vanilla, tobacco and ripe fruit and a well-rounded velvety texture.   

 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wente “Southern Hills”, San Francisco Bay, California $26

Deep red in color with bright cherry, vanilla, cinnamon and toasted oak aromas. Rich, yet approachable tannins, along with mouth-filling cherry flavors and a hint of cinnamon, provide a long, smooth finish.

Snake River, Idaho  $30

Bold flavor with ample tannin and body with aromas and flavors of ripe red fruits, hints of herbs and distinct gravelly notes.

Liberty School, Paso Robles, California  $34

Fresh black and red berry nose and bright, ripe red berry flavors. medium to full bodied with excellent fruit intensity and balance.

Argiano Non Confunditur, Tuscany, Italy   $45

Expressions of, dark plums, cherries, smoke, tar, herbs and licorice. 90’ pt review Wine Advocate

Hess Alloni Vineyard, Napa, California  $50

Notes of toffee, vanilla bean and hickory on the nose which lead into black cherry, pomegranate and black licorice on the palate. Seamless tannins flow through the mid palate and then dovetail into a dark chocolate.

Beringer “Knights Valley”, Sonoma, California  $52

Bright cherry fruit flavors, sweet vanilla oak flavors with smoky aromas and hints of dried herbs and bramble bush.

Chimney Rock”, Stags Leap District, Napa, California  $72

Nose of luscious blackberry, cocoa, cassis and hints of vanilla with a bit of clove and coffee. Velvet, rich and mouth filling with the burst of red fruit in the front palate and a long sensual finish.

ZD, Napa, California  $90

This wine is layered with complexity from start to finish. Full bodied on the palate, the core of ripe fruit is enveloped by velvety tannins and the oak is integrated beautifully, with hints of vanilla, toasted nuts and spice that linger on the long, rich finish.

 Interesting Reds

Snake River Barbera, Idaho   $28

Pleasant vanilla and spice nose with medium body and a sour cherry finish.

Bodega Noemia Patagonia A Lisa, Patagonia, Argentina   $45

Radiant, with charming notes of red cherries and mouthwatering acidity. 91’pt review Wine & Spirits

Dona Paula Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina   $68

Pencil lead, plum, black cherry and earth. 94pt review Wine Advocate 

Caparzo Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy   $29

Full and persistent with violets, raspberries and pomegranate, warm, dry, generous and well balanced.

San Fabiano Chianti, Tuscany, Italy   $30 

Intense ruby color. Bouquet of sweet and sour cherries, saddle leather, herbs and spice.

Ca’ Viola Vilot Dolcetto D’Alba, Italy   $40

Elegant, dry, with flavors of blueberry, strawberry, almond and cherry.

Damilano Barolo, Piedmont, Italy   $70

Rich, with long lasting flavors of wild berry, minerals and cola. 91pt review Editor’s Choice Wine Enthusiast

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy  $100

Vibrant, with perfumed nose and tangy flavors of red fruit and flowers.

Dubouef Villages Beaujolais, France   $23

Full of ripe, fruity cherries. Lush and rich on the palate.