New! Gift Shop & Photo Gallery

House Wines 

Redwood Creek
California

Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

Sycamore Lane
California

 Pinot Grigio
White Zinfandel

California  Glass ...5.50   Bottle ...22

 Wines by the Glass

Whites

Beringer, Sauvignon Blanc   ...6 

Voss, Sauvignon Blanc   ...7

Madfish, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon   ...9 

Four Sister, Sauvignon Blanc   ...7

Artesa, Chardonnay   ...7

Landmark”Overlook”, Chardonnay   ...13

Frei Brothers, Chardonnay   ...8

Joseph Drouhin, Pouilly Fuisse   ...10

Bonny Doon, Dry Riesling   ...6

McWilliams, Riesling   ...7

La Garia, Pinot Grigio   ...6

Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio   ...7

Reds

Sabastini, Merlot   ...10

Clos La Chance, Merlot   ...8

Santa Carolina, Merlot   ...6

Benziger, Cabernet Sauvignon   ..10

Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon ...8

Dallas Conté, Cabernet Sauvignon   ...6

Rancho Zabaco, Zinfandel   ...7

Mirassou, Pinot Noir   ...6

Bonny Doon, “Big House Red”    ...7

Sauvignon Blanc

1 Joseph Phelps, California 30.00

Firm and focused, with a squeaky-clean feel on the palate, this serves up melon and green apple
 flavors backed by grass, herb and pleasing mineral notes. Finishes long.

2 Chalk Hill, California 51.00

A very rich, full bodied style that boosts hazelnut, fig, orange & lemon flavors,
 all framed by a healthy dose of sweet oak.

3 Whitehaven, New Zealand 40.00

A full flavored medium bodied wine, with an abundance of currant and
 gooseberry flavors, and a clean, lingering finish

4 Beringer “Founder’s Estate”, California    glass 6.00    bottle 23.00

Pungent fig and dried fruit aromas.  Supple, expansive and soft; a creamy style with lovely middle palate sweetness

5 Voss, California    glass 7.00    bottle 27.00

Pale straw in color with vibrant aromas of grapefruit, kiwi and lime, this special wine explodes
  with ripe and fresh citrus, as well as pear and grassy notes.  Highly recommended

6 Cakebread, California 36.00

Brisk aromas of mint and melon.  Vibrant, tart acidity brings out  the totally dry,
 balanced flavors of grapefruit and orange peel.

7 Rancho Zabaco “Dancing Bull”, California 27.00

Russian River fruit with citrus flavors and hints of grass balance aromas of rich guava, mango and fig.
  The mouth is full of fresh fruit enhanced by integrated acidity and a rich oiliness around the edges.

8 Four Sisters, Australia 24.00

This wine was cold-fermented and quickly bottled to retain the fresh tropical fruit from the Sauvignon Blanc grape.  The Semillon adds depth and texture to the palate and softens the crisp acid of the Sauvignon Blanc.

9 Cloudy Bay, New Zealand  51.00

 An explosive nose of lemon-lime, grapefruit and fresh cut grass.  On the palate, a thrilling interplay of smooth fruitiness, lush texture and rapier like acidity leading to an almost endless finish.

 Chardonnay

10 Landmark “Overlook,” California   glass 13.00   bottle 50.00

Ripe, smooth, rich and creamy, with layers of pear, vanilla, anise and fig flavors that are deep, complex and concentrated.  Finishes with a long, delicious aftertaste. Consistently our top selling Chardonnay.

11 Frei Brothers, California  glass 7.00   bottle 27.00

This Russian River Chardonnay is very ripe and fruity in style with apple and pineapple flavors, full body,
 smooth texture and a long finish.  Overtones of roasted nuts, lemon peel, lime and vanilla. 

12 Wente, California  24.00

The red apple fruit and medium acidity from the grape balanced with the graham cracker oak and
 a slight buttery finish bring together the best of both worlds, in terms of ways to craft Chardonnay.

13 Tulocay, California 39.00

Complex. Showing crisp pear, citrus flavors. Good acidity. Excellent quality overall.

14 Mad Fish, Australia  25.00

Produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes and fermented in steel barrels, this tangy, juicy, focused
 wine weaves tinges of limeand tropical fruit through the firm, almost aristocratic finish.

15 Dallas Conté, Chile  24.00

Strong vanilla aromas follow through on the palate to be joined by crisp citrus and mineral notes,
 creating a vibrant, balanced white that will make a lively match with any of our seafood entrees.

16 Louis Latour, Pouilly Fuisse, France  1/2 bottle $20.00   bottle 35.00

Nice, clean and pure white burgundy, showing a firm structure and lots of good acidity that holds up the ripe fruit.

17 Artesa, California  glass 7.00   bottle 27.00

An abundance of fruit aromas and flavors of lemon, peach, pear, honeydew melon, kiwi, and apricot.
 Beautifully layered, this wine also has vanilla, oak smoke, caramel, and hints of spice that melt
 like butter over time in your mouth. Perfectly balanced with a gentle tingle of acid to keep the fruit
 lively while preserving silky texture and creamy fullness.

18 Domaine Drouhin, Oregon  40.00

The freshness and depth of this Chardonnay give the impression that this wine could be a happy blend of Chablis and Meursault. Added to its lively crispness and velvety texture are aromas of great finesse.

19 Joseph Drouhin, Pouilly Fuisse, France   glass 10.00    bottle 39.00

The emerald-golden hue and very brilliant color of this wine give way to a seductive floral and fruity
 bouquet with a dominance of ripe fruit and fresh almonds

20 Cesconi, Italy 23.00

This chardonnay is a fresh-tasting triumph that overflows with elegant vanilla notes.

21 Vega Sindoa, Spain 23.00

A medium bodied wine with delicious fruit flavors, excellent concentration and fine purity

Other Interesting Whites
22 Dry Riesling, Bonny Doon, California  glass 6.00        bottle 23.00

Utterly captivating in fragrance, rich and supple in body, aromatics of apple and cinnamon,
 peach and white flowers.  Powerful, yet delicate, wine from the Santa Cruz mountains

23 Conundrum, Caymus, California 52.00

Smooth, ripe and creamy, this tasty blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viogner and Muscat
 delivers a harmonious medley of fruit flavors, with lingering notes of  spicy pear, peach and
 nectarine also fig, apricot and melon chiming in.

24 Riesling, McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate, Australia  glass 7.00        bottle 27.00

Layers of lifted floral, rose petal characters with orange and grapefruit aromas. The palate has crisp
 pineapple and grapefruit flavors supported by a full, fruity mouth-feel and a long acid backbone.

25 Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy 23.00

Clear, straw color and a pleasant nose with delicate aromas of apricot and tropical fruit.
  This wine displays crisp subtle flavors with excellent balance and a snappy finish.

26 Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Madfish Australia  glass 9.00        bottle 35.00

Grassy herbal characters tempered by some more floral honeysuckle notes derived from the Semillon.
 The palate is very fresh and lively with clean crisp acids providing a refreshing palate

27 Albarino, Nora, Spain  28.00

This wine draws your attention with aromas of ripe apples and peaches.  On the palate, Nora has an excellent balance of fresh fruit flavors and rich silky texture.  A truly special wine for the m

28 Pinot Grigio, Rancho Zabaco, California 23.00

Crisp and refreshing, with full flavors of tangerine and pear.

29 Pinot Grigio, La Garia, Italy  glass 6.00        bottle 23.00

This crisp white wine continues to be the daily choice of many of Italy’s discriminating wine drinkers.
  Enjoy this popular, fresh, dry varietal with it’s subtle touch of almonds.

30 Viognier, Pacific Star, California 35.00

Light California grapes that sparkle on the palate and give way to delicious apple, pear and crisp
 acidic fruit flavors while finish is soft and clean.

31 Vouvray, Langlois, Chateau de Valmer, France 28.00

Full-bodied, with a muscular core to balance its round softness and an appealing smoky note along
 with sweet peach and pineapple flavors. A generous wine with noticeable sweetness.

 Merlot.

32 Santa Carolina, Chile  glass 6.00        bottle 23.00

  Soft red wine with sweet raspberry and vanilla flavors that produce a pleasant, candy like appeal.
  Simple but fun. Delicious paired with Roast Duckling or our Lamb entrees.  

33 Whitehall Lane, California 52.00

Smooth, ripe and complex array of ripe plum, herb and chocolate.  Firms up on the finish where
 the tannins are ripe and well intergraded.  An award winning Merlot.

34 Tulocay, California 35.00

Brilliant ruby red hue. Tobacco, cherry, sage and oak aromas. Medium-full with very good concentration,
 this is an impressive, 'serious' Merlot that has the structure to age for several years. The oak is nicely
 integrated and there are firm tannins.

35  Clos La Chance, California glass 8.00   bottle 31.00

Aromas of ripe red plum, jammy raspberry and smoke with a hint of red licorice with vanilla bean
 and brown sugar spice. Juicy red currant flavors, followed with rich red and black cherry flavors.
  This wine has notes of sweet oak spice on the finish.

36 Sebastiani, California, Sonoma County  glass 10.00   bottle 39.00

Full of blueberry and blackberry compote aromas, with hints of mocha and char, this wine is unusually
 big in style. It has a silky mouth feel and inviting black cherry fruit flavors.

37 Chateau St. Jean, California 48.00

A pure Merlot, with herb, tar, coffee and currant flavors. Supple and round.
  A lovely match with any of our meat entrees.

 Cabernet Sauvignon

38 Louis Martini, California  glass 8.00        bottle 31.00

Offers aromas of red cherry and blackberry that are supported by a round, sweet mouth feel
 with just enough structure to lead it into a fruit-focused finish.

39 Benziger, California  glass 10.00        bottle 39.00

Well oaked style with lots of dill and cedary notes and  enough cherry, herb and currant
 flavors to broaden the palette. Finishes with supple tannins.

40 Dallas Conté, Chile  glass 6.00      bottle 23.00

A voluptuous red, with ripe fruit and lavish oak.  The rich flavors, ranging from plum to prune
 and chocolate to coffee, are supported by firm, ripe tannins and echo on the long, minty finish.
  From a new joint venture between Australia’s Mildres Blass and Chile’s Vina Santa Carolina.

41 Angus “The Bull”, Australia  30.00

Generous black cherry fruit with chocolate mint, tobacco and light oak spice.
 Fairly dense, smooth, sweet and warm, with firm tannin

 More Interesting Reds from around the World

42 Shiraz, Mount Langi Ghiran, Billi Billi Creek,  Australia 28.00

This vintage shows the extraordinary richness and complexity of the Shiraz grape.  Rich Shiraz flavors of dark berries, spicy plum, and chocolate dominate this delicious wine.

43 Zinfandel, Rancho Zabaco, Dry Creek, California  glass 7.00  bottle 27.00

Explodes with focused, intense fruit, beautifully accented with oak that lends coffee, chocolate and bits of tar.  Accents ring through the harmonious finish, with tobacco, cedar and coconut among them.

44 Pinot Noir, Rodney Strong, California 31.00

Fresh and fragrant, with pretty floral and cherry aromas.  Well balanced, with push tannins,
strawberry flavors, moderate acidity and a medium finish rounded out with pretty herb notes.

45 Pinot Noir, Mirassou,  California  glass  6.00  bottle  23.00

Displays intense red berry flavors of cherry, plum and strawberry. These primary flavors are augmented with secondary flavors of floral, spice, earth and smoky characters with hints of menthol and cherry candy.
Very gentle oak treatment provides a smooth and creamy texture and hints of vanilla and cream.

46 “Big House Red”, Bonny Doon, California  glass 7.00   bottle 27.00

A delicious, friendly wine with aromas of smoke, tar and black fruit.  Black cherry, black pepper,
 and the ever present raspberry flavors are complemented by supple tannins.  One of our favorites!

 47 Syrah, Anapamu, California  glass 8.00  bottle 31.00

Rich crimson color with enticing aromas of black cherries, violets and sun ripened plums that follow through
 on the palate.  Robust notes of tobacco and white pepper accent the rich fruit of this full bodied wine
 with lush fruit flavors and enhanced by supple, soft tannins.  

48 Cotes du Rhone, E. Guigal, France  1/2 bottle $15.00      bottle 28.00

Ripe in a plumy, prune, floral mode with roasted peanut and soy character.
  Medium bodied with well integrated tannins

49 Chianti, San Fabiano Calcinaia, Italy 29.00

Wonderful blackberry and cherry aromas.  Medium bodied, with well integrated tannins
 and a silky, caressing texture on the finish.

50 Chianti, Da Vinci , Italy 23.00

Ruby red with rich chromatic nuances. Distinctly fruity with cherry overtones that are balanced
 with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. The flavor reflects the spicy undertones and fruit of the
 bouquet supported by balanced tannins.

51 Rioja, Muga-reserva, Spain  1/2 bottle 21.00     bottle 36.00        

The color is a dense plum purple, the wine displays anHaut-Brion-like note of asphalt, roasted earth,
 lead pencil, smoke and black cherry jam.  Medium bodied and complex with moderate tannin,
 adequate acidity and a spicy rich finish.

52 Tempranillo, Codice, Spain 23.00        

Delicious  black cherry fruit intermixed with sandalwood, pepper, dried herb and spice characteristics.
  Shows fine density, a sweet mid palate and a long concentrated finish

 53 Tinto Toro, Tresantos, Spain 25.00        

Delicious levels of black currant, cherry and juicy blackberry in this uncomplicated, fleshy, succulent wine.

54 Beaujolais, Georges Duboeuf, France 24.00        

A tender, wonderfully fruity wine with fresh grape aromas. Chock full of ripe strawberry and black currant.

Jim’s Reserve Wine List

V.Girardin, Chassagne Montrachet, France 75.00

Lovely and smooth, this full bodied white burgundy glides over the palate with lots of finesse, offering subtle
  layers of spice, pear, toasted oak, citrus and tropical flavors. The perfect wine for a special meal.

Meursault, Joseph Drouhin, France 58.00

A wine with a luminous golden color, intense fragrance and refined flavors.
  It is full bodied without being heavy, with a long lasting finish.

Domaine Philippe Chavy, Puligny Montrachet, France 75.00

Lovely and smooth, this full bodied white burgundy glides over the palate with lots of finesse, offering
 subtle layers of spice, pear, toasted oak, citrus and tropical flavors. The perfect wine for a special meal.

Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine du Pegau, France 65.00

This round, generous red shows international style, with plump, ripe flavors of plum and black
 cherry and firm tannins that support the fruit.  Clean and balanced with good definition.

Sparkling Wines & Champagne

55 Pacific Echo, Brut Private Reserve, California 95.00

Fresh floral notes with compelling citrus, pear and apple flavors, this brut’s acidity is bright and refreshing.
 The finish is long and clean.  A new name, made by Scharfenberger.

56 Korbel, Blanc de Noirs, California 35.00

Starts off with pretty toast, dough and citrus aromas, then kicks into gear with complex hazelnut, fig,
 melon, cherry, lemon-lime and spice.  Received high praise in wine reviews!

57 Domaine Carneros, Brut, California 46.00

Tightly wound, but showing a focused band of toast, citrus, pear and green apple
 notes on the mid-palate. Bright and light in texture with a long finish.

58 Moët e Chandon, “White Star”, France 58.00

Mature flavors and a generous texture make this an  enjoyable champagne for any celebration.

 59 Westport Rivers, Brut RJR Cuvee, Massachusetts 43.00

A classic champagne style brut made from estate grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.  The Hallmark
 of this Westport “flagship” cuvee is the needlepoint bubbles, ripe fruit, subtle toast and brilliant acidity.

60 Barefoot Bubbly, Brut RJR Cuvee, California 26.00

This fun sparkling wine opens with the delightful aromas of green apples and jasmine.
  Flavors of kiwi and peach will delight your palate.  Savor the crisp, lingering finish.

61 Domaine Chandon, Brut Cuvee, California Split 10.95

Firm and focus with a crisp core of apple, citrus, pear and herb flavors.  The finish is long and bright.  

62 Freizenet, Spain Split 6.95

Cork finished split showing vanilla, cream and apple flavors, Richly textured yet
 remains fresh and fruity with a slightly sweet finish.

Hospice Wines

Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Meursault Genevrieres “Hospices de Beaun”

Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Pommard Billardet “Hospices de Beaun”

The Hospices de Beaune was founded in 1443 for the care of the sick, the needy and the old people of Beaune France. In order to ensure the income of the Hospices, Nicolas Rolin endowed it with a heritage of land. Five hundred years of donations and bequests have given the Hospices a total count of around 57 hectares of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. The Hospices produces prestigious wines,  which according to traditions dating back to 1859, are sold by public auction every November. Great wine makers bid charitably for the barrels produced in “The Hospice”. The money raised is used for maintenance of the properties, modernization of the hospital center, the purchase of medical equipment & improvement of the facilities for old people. This auction is the most famous of all the Burgundian festivals and forms the greatest charity sale in the world.

The Nimrod Restaurant is proud to support these generous wine makers, in appreciation of this  tradition a portion of the proceeds from these wines will be donated to The McCarthy Hospice House.

Bottle…. 130.00

Dessert Wines

Muscat Vin de Glaciere...7.50

A blast of candied apricot, pear, green tea and pineapple essence; a truly elegant sweet wine.

Framboise...7.50

This is all and simply about the raspberry. Lashings of raspberry, explosions of raspberry flavor, eruptions of raspberry zest. Have some with our bittersweet chocolate cake or the Fallen for a truly decadent experience.

Ports

Ficklin California Port   ..5

Warre’s Fine Selected White Port   ..5

Warre’s Heritage Ruby   ..5

Warre’s Otima 10YR Tawny   ..9

Warre’s ‘94 LBV   ..8

Warre’s Nimrod Port   ..8.5

Warre’s 2000 Vintage    ..12.5

Cognacs

Courvoisier VS   ..8

Martell VS   ..7.5

Hennessy VS   ..7.5

Courvoisier VSOP   ..9

Remy Martin VSOP  ..8

Kelt VSOP   ..9

A. de Fussigny   ..9

Kelt XO   ..20

Armagnacs & Aperitifs

Larressingle VSOP  ..8.5

Grand Marnier; Warm or Chilled   ..8.5

Navan  ..9.5

  Grand Marnier & Cognac blend, aged in oak with vanilla bean

Grand Marnier Centenaire  ..22.

Grand Marnier Centenaire Cinquantenaire  ..29.

Calvados  ..7

Tuaca   ..7

Chilled Pallini Limoncello  ..6.