Wine List

Dish Wine List

Our philosophy on wine is simple: it should be fun and easy and make food taste better. As the author of Passion for Wine published by Hastings House, I have a good knowledge of wine. Still, I trust the ratings of rags like the Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator.

Our wine list currently has nineteen wines rated 90 or above, and ten more rated 87-88. Since only about 1,000 wines out of over 350,000 receive ratings at 90 or better each year, we believe these are good selections. Plus, most of our wines are less than $25.

We also try to find vintage selections, and often have wines on the list that range from 1997 to 2003. Most wine lists in Sandpoint offer Ports and even Sherries. We also offer Late Harvest wines of balance and acidity for après dinner. We have six half bottle selections, and seventeen wines by the glass.

Remember, you can buy any of the wines on our list retail, for take out or drive-through

So have fun, and enjoy a bottle of wine that won’t break the bank. Wine at Dish Home Cooking is fun, entertaining, and educational.

Dish Wine List

Sparkling

Jacques Reynard Brut ~ California                                                                               16.00               5.00-Split                     Rated a “Best Buy” this sparkler is fruity yet dry, with citrus notes & crisp

Canella Prosecco ~ Italy                                                                                                                       7.50-Split
           
Rated 89 & an “Editor’s Choice,” with zesty apple, peach & melon

Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut ~ WA                                                                                  18.00
           
Rated 90 & a “Best Buy,” with raspberry & peach

Scharffenberger Brut ~ CA                                                                                           28.00
           
Rated 91 - Fancy elegance of more expensive bubblies, with its refined texture &
            rich but subtle flavors of strawberries, peaches & brioche

Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut ~ CA                                                                  34.00
            Always achieving high ratings, with white peaches & apples, while Pinot adds a
            subtle note of cherries with spicy, yeasty nuances

Whites by the Glass

Firestone Chardonnay ~ Central Coast, CA                                                                   19.00               5.50
            Bright straw yellow with aromas of apple, pear, melon, lemon, & honey. Rated 93 on Vino100.com

Edna Valley Chardonnay ~ San Louis Obispo,CA                                                            21.00               7.25
            Rated 89 Points by Wilfred Wong. The smooth and multi-faceted '08 Edna Valley Chardonnay
            stays appealing & fine on the palate; drinks easily yet remains serious.

Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc ~ Chile                                                                                24.00               7.00
            Citrus notes of grapefruit & green apple…

Lagaria Pinot Grigio ~ Italy                                                                                           23.00               6.75
            Light, crisp & elegant with essences of citrus with a classic grassy finish. A “Best Buy”

Cypress White Zinfandel ~ Central Coast, CA                                                                16.00               5.00
            Aromas of strawberry, & watermelon with crisp raspberry finish

Schmitt-Söhne Riesling Spätlese ~ Germany                                                                 20.00               6.00
            Spätlese means ‘late-harvested,’ & this bright, refreshing, & fruity wine has good acidity

Reds by the Glass

Wily Jack Red Zinfandel ~ CA                                                                                       19.00               5.50
           
Wow, we tasted this & loved it. Jammy with spice & good tannins plus great structure

Elsa Bianchi Malbec ~ Argentina                                                                                   24.00               7.00
            Rated 89 points-a Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy,” elegant, up-front fruit, cab-like tannins

Mark West Pinot Noir ~ Central Coast, CA                                                                     24.00               7.00
            Fruity aromas of berries, subtle aromas of rose petals & herbs; & a long, smooth finish

Cline "Oakley Five Reds"Merlot ~ Oakley, CA                                                                23.00               6.75
            Merlot, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Syrah & Mouvedre rich with black berry & pepper

Canyon Road Merlot ~ CA                                                                                              19.00               5.50
            Deeply colored, youthful dark purple red with enticing fruit aromas of blueberry
            pie, black cherry, & violet. An editor’s “Best Buy”

Santelmo Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Chili                                                                           19.00               5.50
            Another Chilean hit. Big-to-medium, with great balance, cherry cola, & tannins. Staff fav.

Louis M Martini Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Sonoma County, CA                                           24.00               7.00
            Dry with black currant, mocha, & cedar & ready to drink

Whites by the Bottle

 Cono Sur Organic Chardonnay ~ Chili                                                                           $24.00            
         
Tan in color and fairly sharp with flavors of melon & peaches

King Estate Pinot Gris ~ Oregon                                                                                    24.00
            Fleshy, with lush flavors of pear & cinnamon, crisp, light, & fun. Rated 89

Yalumba Viognier ~ Australia                                                                                       22.00
Two years in the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines, this exotic varietal shows jasmine, white
peach and honeysuckle with aromas mirrored in the palate that displays richness and texture.

Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc ~ Sonoma, CA                                                                    24.00
            Zesty flavors & aromas of grapefruit, citrus & honeydew mingle with subtle grassy notes

J Lohr "Riverstone" Chardonnay ~ Arroyo Seco, CA                                                      20.00
            Aromas of pear & nectarine with crisp citrus, honey & toasted vanilla…

Pend d’Oreille Chardonnay ~ Sandpoint, ID                                                                  22.00
            Signature apple & honeydew melon flavors of the vineyard

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay ~ Alexander Valley, CA                                                      30.00
            New French oak, tropical fruits & melon. Rated 89

Cambria “Katherine's Vineyard” Chardonnay ~ Santa Maria, CA                                   34.00
            Lush & tropical, named for owner Barbara Banke's eldest daughter. Rated 90

l'Ecole No. 41 Chardonnay ~ Columbia Valley, WA                                                        48.00               25-½ Bottle
            Rated in the 90s, subtle & complex. One of Washington’s best Chards, with
            aromas of sweet pine & citrus, aged in new oak, creamy with underlying spice & fruit

Bianchi New Age ~ Argentina                                                                                        18.00
         
Reminiscent of Caymus Conundrum, this fruit-filled, complex, lightly effervescent white wine
            is the best-selling wine in Argentina. One of our happy discoveries.

Yalumba Late Harvest Viognier Dessert Wine ~ Australia                                              29.00
Rated in the 90s, one of Australia’s best dessert wines

Kiona Late Harvest Riesling Dessert Wine                                                                     24.00
A “Best Buy,” delicate & floral with peaches & citrus blossoms

Reds by the Bottle 

Septima Malbec ~ Argentina                                                                                         25.00
            Rated 90 points-a Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy,” powerful, with full fruit, texture, & balance

Dona Paula Estate Malbec ~ Argentina                                                                          29.00
           
Bright & fresh raspberry, cherry & floral notes. Blueberry & plum. Drinks like a Merlot

Pend d’Oreille Bistro Rouge ~ Sandpoint, ID                                                                 20.00
            Beautiful fruit forward table wine that makes a lasting good impression

Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot ~ WA                                                      24.00
           
100 Top Wines of the Year, WINE & SPIRITS and 90 points in the Wine Spectator, intense, fruit-
            forward, cherry blossom, perfectly balanced & a soft, smooth cocoa finish.

Francis Coppola Diamond Merlot ~ California                                                               29.00
            Brilliant, deep garnet color with aromas of bright red cherries & cloves. Red plum & black
            cherry flavors, subtle chocolate & vanilla bean on the long finish.

Ferrari-Carano Merlot ~ Sonoma County                                                                       34.00
            Requested by you, our customers, this fruit forward, easy drinking makes it the perfect wine
            to pair with any red meat course and roasted or grilled fragrantly-spiced poultry dishes

Rutherford Hill Merlot ~ CA                                                                                          32.00
            Dark cherries & chocolate abound, soft & fleshy, & a silky, lingering hint of vanilla finish

Pend d'Oreille Cabernet Franc ~ Sandpoint, ID                                                             30.00
            Hand-harvested grapes from the Columbia Valley, powerful highlights of deep berry & white pepper

Two Mountain Cabernet Franc Reserve ~ WA                                                                59.00
            We tasted this wine, and it is reminiscent of a Petrus. Enticing deep aromas of ripe berries,
            toasted oak followed by flavors of blackberry, dark cherries, and soft velvety tannins. Yummy.

Pend d’Oreille Syrah ~ Sandpoint, ID                                                                           29.00
            Ripe texture & berry flavors plus the earthy zest & supple tannin of the Pleasant vineyard

Novelty Hill Syrah ~ Columbia Valley, WA                                                                     30.00
            Rated 91 - Blackberry & black cherry fruits, black olive, coffee grounds & a lick of licorice

l'Ecole No. 41 Syrah ~ Columbia Valley, WA                                                                  39.00               20-½ Bottle
            Rated 91, powerful, sensuous & fragrant in a fruit-driven mix with floral & violet
            Highlights, tart berry & juicy acids

Eola Hills Pinot Noir ~ Oregon                                                                                       20.00
A Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy;” a classic Pinot, lean, light, & tart, with gentle flavors of
Berries, juicy acids, spice, & a lingering finish

MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir ~ Sonoma Coast, CA                                                         25.00
89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Ripe, floral, perfumed aromas of black cherry & raspberry
that are pure and zesty; full-bodied, balanced and delicate.

Cambria Bench Break Vineyard Pinot Noir ~ Santa Maria, CA                                        45.00
Rated 92 & one of the best rated Pinot Noirs by the Wine Enthusiast; dry & silky
with complex flavors of cherries, licorice and cola with an elegant finish

Peachy Canyon Incredible Red Zinfandel ~ CA                                                              24.00
Rated 88 & an editor’s “Best Buy,” this wine is rugged & robust with flavors of plums,
blackberries, and black pepper, & still easy to drink

Sobon Zinfandel ~ Cougar Hill Amador Counth Organic                                                24.00
Stylish and fruit-forward, with deep currant, berry-like, rich flavors & a lingering finish

Alexander Valley “Sin Zin” Red Zinfandel ~ Alexander Valley, CA                                 28.00  
Jammy & thick, lusty & powerful with fruity cherry, blackberry & cola flavors & spicy finish

Cono Sur Organic Cabernet Carmenère ~ Chili                                                              22.00
         
A “Best Buy” with berry & warm-earth aromas, savory with a tannic zap.

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Sonoma, CA                                                        28.00
            Aromas of blackberry, cocoa, & cedar lead to a rich mouthfeel, with black cherry,
            vanilla, & cassis, with lush tannins. Rated 90

Francis Coppola Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon ~ California                                          30.00
            89 PTS WILFRED WONG. The Francis Coppola Diamond Series Cabernet '07 exhibits attractive,
            ripe fruit flavors that stay nicely on the palate; smooth in the aftertaste.

Amavi Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Walla Walla, WA                                                              37.00
            Rated 90 - Raspberry aromas, cherries, tobacco & subtle earthiness with ripe, dark fruits 

Raymond “R” Collection 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Napa, CA                                    32.00
            Blackberry & currant, with a rich layer of smoky oak & a dry smooth finish

l'Ecole No. 41 Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Columbia Valley, WA                                            44.00               24-½ Bottle
            Rated in the 90s, dark & rich with cassis, plum, smoky herb & roasted coffee flavors.

Columbia Crest Walter Clore Private Reserve Bordeaux Blend ~ WA                             45.00
In Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the year and rated 92 points, A classic Bordeaux-style of
slight spice, earth, cherry and blackberry in this bold red blend. Subtle oak notes & seductive finish

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Napa, CA                                59.00               30-½ Bottle
Rated 90 Points. This one brings a little bit shoe leather in the mix, a very fine effort, the well-
managed '06 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis pegs the Napa Valley like few others; good finish.

Ports

Warre's Heritage Ruby ~ Portugal                                                                                 20.00   5.00

Presidential Tawny ~ Portugal                                                                                      22.00   6.00

Justin Obtuse ~ Paso Robles, CA                                                                                   27.00   7.00
 

Beer

2.25

PBR

2.75

Kokanee

Bud Light

Coors Lite

O’Doul’s (non alcohol)    

3.25

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

New Belgium Fat Tire Ale

Blue Moon Hefeweizen,

Deschutes Black Butte Porter

Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale

Deschutes Inversion IPA

Laughing Dog Cream Ale

Laughing Dog Cold Nose

3.50

Laughing Dog Cold Nose

Grolsch Lager

Anchor Steam

3.75

Rouge Brutal Bitter 

 

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