Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

Name: Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
Address: 15000 North Secret Springs Drive, Marana, AZ, United States, 85658
Telephone: (520) 572-3000
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

579 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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True American cuisine that is approachable, innovative and inspired by Sonoran and regional influences. The menu is complemented by an extensive wine list in an elegant, yet casual atmosphere. The open kitchen highlights the culinary team creating á la carte offerings with plenty of interaction. The private dining room provides an option to entertain larger parties and family gatherings with a personalized chef menu. The chef’s table sets the tone for a world-class interactive, personalized gourmet dining experience.
CORE serves breakfast and dinner.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Wine Experience Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(520) 572-3000
Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/DoveMountain/Dining/core_kitchen/Default.htm
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Emily Dillport
Private party facilities
Whether you are planning a social or business event, we invite you to experience the refined and intimate ambiance of a private dining room at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. With an extensive wine list, dedicated service and personalized menus, our professional team of Ladies and Gentlemen will help you create a memorable occasion.CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar has several unique settings to enhance your event such as the Private Dining Room, Chef's Counter, and Private Wine Terrace. Each location is available seven days a week, making them the ideal place for business dining, intimate holiday entertaining or celebrating your most special occasion.
Private party contact
Andrea Anna, Food and Beverage Coordinator: (520) 572-3401

Location
15000 North Secret Springs Drive Marana, AZ 85658
Neighborhood
Marana
Parking details
Valet <br />Self-Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spring Harvest Salad$18.00
Ultra Lettuce | Pickled Strawberry | Cucumber | Cacao Soil | House Ricotta | Hibiscus Vinaigrette
Prickly Pear$15.00
Goat Cheese Mousse | Bee Pollen | Desert Honey | Green Valley Pistachio Tuile
Mexican Street Corn Bisque**$17.00
Brown Butter | Popped Sorghum | Cotija Double Cream | House Citrus Aioli | Chamoy
Spring Lamb**$26.00
Green Pea Spätzle | House Pea Tendrils | Mint Jus
Diver Scallops**$28.00
Sunchoke Purée | Artichokes | Sun-Dried Tomato | Tarragon Beurre Blanc
Avocado Cactus** ^$28.00
Ahi Tuna Poke | Ancho Tempura | Barrel Cactus Seeds
Butter-Poached Lobster Tail**$32.00
Lobster Sabayon | Squid Ink Gnocchi | Fava Beans

Mains

Prime Tenderloin**$54.00
Fondant Potatoes | Pea Purée | Snow Peas | Pea Tendrils | Wild Mushroom Bordelaise
Allen Brothers Ribeye* **$60.00
Spring Onion-Potato Purée | Asparagus | Baby Carrots | Chermoula | Harissa Hollandaise
Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin** ^$46.00
Pickled Stone Fruit | Rhubarb | Kale | Smoked Bacon & Grain Mustard Jus
Oven-Roasted Organic Chicken$42.00
Chili Lacquer | Sonoran Dirty Rice | House Andouille | Shishito Peppers | Mole
Halibut**$50.00
Baby Fennel | Braised Tomato | Kohlrabi Purée | Citrus Verbena Emulsion
Seafood Risotto**$48.00
Scallops | Salt Springs Mussels | Rock Shrimp | Citrus | Chorizo | Cauliflower | Fumé
House Beet Chitarra^$42.00
Crispy Beet | Ricotta | Lamb Chopper | Arugula | Toasted Pine Nuts | Micro Basil | Citrus

Sides

BKW Farms Mushrooms**$11.00
Red Lake Nation Dirty Rice**$11.00
Spring Onion Potato Purée**$11.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers | Espelette**$11.00
Asparagus | Harissa Hollandaise**$11.00
Baby Carrots | Chermoula**$11.00

Cocktails

Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita$20.00
Tequila | Lime | Lemon | Pineapple | Agave | Ancho Chile Liqueur | Jalapeño
Old Pueblo Sour*$20.00
Whiskey | Lemon Juice | Simple Syrup | Egg Whites | Red Wine Float
Cilantro Mojito$19.00
White Rum | Lime Juice | Simple Syrup | Cilantro | Club Soda
Watermelon Cosmo$20.00
Citrus Vodka | Watermelon | Cointreau | Lime Juice
Prickly Pear Bourbon Mule$19.00
Bourbon | Prickly Pear | Lime Juice | Ginger Beer
Empress Negroni$20.00
Empress Gin | Campari | Antica | Lavender Bitters | Lavender
Virgin Mimosa^^$17.00
Light Tonic | Orange | Apple | Aloe Vera | Turmeric | Lemon

Beers

Domestic

Budweiser
Bud Light
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Michelob Ultra

Import

Corona
Heineken
Stella Artois
Guinness
Clausthaler (Non-Alcoholic)

Craft

$10

Blue Moon Belgian White
Samuel Adams
Kilt Lifter
Odell IPA

Wines

Sparkling

IL Soffione, Brut, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, NV$17.00
Schramsberg, Brut, "Mirabelle", North Coast, California, NV$20.00
Pommery, "POP", Champagne, France, NV$25.00

White

Abbazia di Novacella, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy$16.00
Nautilus, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$20.00
Puramun, Chardonnay, Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina$19.00
ZD Wines, Chardonnay, "50th Anniversary", California$25.00
Malat, Grüner Veltliner, "Ried Höhlgraben", Kremstal, Austria$21.00
WillemsWillems, Riesling, Feinherb, Saar, Germany$18.00

Rosé

Château d'Esclans, Côtes de Provence, Rosé "Whispering Angel", Provence, France$18.00

Red

Ken Wright, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon$21.00
Bodegas Lan, Rioja, Reserva, Spain$17.00
Finca las Moras, Malbec, San Juan, Argentina$18.00
Tenuta di Arceno, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy$18.00
Andronicus, Red Blend, Napa Valley, California$22.00
Peju, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$32.00
Hartford, Zinfandel, "Old Vine", Russian River Valley, California$28.00

What 579 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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SuzanneG
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was inventive and superb. Excellent service.
FG
FrankG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Wonderful dining experience. Will come back soon with friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. Best Margarita I’ve ever had. Food was great. Our server Lacey was just delightful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were in town to take our bon vivant friend out for a nice dinner. Scallops, trout and ribeye all excellent. As we’re the martinis and the 2012 Saxum. Very good service and comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommended.
DB
DennisB
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service, wine and ambience were excellent. The restaurant staff did everything possible to ensure we had a wonderful experience. One member of our group was on a restrictive diet and our server and the chef worked with her to modify a starter and an entree to meet her needs. This restaurant is expensive especially if you order cocktails and wine. But for a special occasion the quality of the food and overall experience justified the cost.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent dinner! Ribeye and trumpet mushroom appetizer were delicious! The sommelier was very helpful, friendly and made the experience even better!
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Mike
New England
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Very good food! Wonderful setting!
DC
DaveC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Core had a special prefix menu for the Valentine's day. And they surely knocked it out of the park. Every course, every drink special, every interaction with the staff - the entire evening was top notch. It's not an inexpensive restaurant, but they go the extra mile to make it worth every penny. Wonderful evening!
M
Martinimama
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Meghan was amazing! I just wish we would have made reservations for Saturday night as well. With Covid they only have a few tables open. We would have loved to see her again. She was delightful! The food is amazing! Reserve a table. You will not be disappointed!
JA
JulieAnn
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting with amazing customer service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
213 reviews
vip
3.0
213 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
Friendly efficient service, small selection menu,
GC
GC84
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very covid safe.
TG
ThomasvilleGA
Atlanta
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my third time in two years visiting Core for dinner. The menu is great and the food is prepared perfectly with fresh ingredients. What I really think adds to Core is a fantastic wine sommelier. We have traveled through Europe, but she always surprises us with new wine (two new wines for this dinner). For instance, we have spent a week in the Champagne region before, we order champagne from growers, and have attended NYC's biggest champagne events, but she served us delicious full-bodied champagne that blew us away. Another example was our guests were big California wine drinkers but I wanted them to branch out to Italy and she knowing Italian wines suggested a great cross-over and my guests were amazed and pleased.
MJ
MJRMT1
Montana
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner with our daughter great wine & service!
m
michael
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pricey but delicious. Great atmosphere and a perfect spot for a romantic dinner.
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sassycactus
Phoenix
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
We are so pleased CORE is open again, this is a very special place that celebrates the Sonoran desert and the beautiful surroundings.
AB
AnnetteB
Phoenix
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience1
Overpriced! We counted what seemed to be 10 servers walking around in pairs mostly talking to each other. The server assigned to us was very inexperienced and extremely slow - perhaps his first night. Poor seating.
HJ
HJmom
Atlanta
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant at the Ritz Dove Mountain. The service was wonderful and the food amazing. Can’t wait to go back next time I am in Tucson.
KD
KDJr
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall, it was a great experience. I might suggest they widen the menu a bit with more variety. But the food was very good and service was great too.
d
drmemory
Phoenix
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Looking for a special evening with great good, superior service and a spectacular wine list? Core Kitchen is just the place.
CH
CarolH
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Out of town visito
SH
SallyH
New England
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience5
Maybe we were too late (7:30 Rez), but the service was very slow. Not up to its usual standard.
R
Rick
Phoenix
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience5
Disappointed in service and over all experience this time.
FF
FrankF
Tucson
116 reviews
vip
5.0
116 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is a very good reason why Core is our special occasion restaurant of choice. It is ALWAYS excellent, from food, to service, to ambiance. My wife and I went for a belated Valentines dinner and the experience was perfect in every way. Special mention to the “avocado cactus” appetizer! Can’t wait for our next special occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food and service excellent. Beer list is abbreviated and disappointing. Raspberry martini was average
B
Broshoo
Phoenix
64 reviews
vip
2.0
64 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall2food2service1ambience5
Nice, but way underwhelmed!!! Would expect a lot more from the Ritz. Food, was ok, but not exceptional. They serve way too quickly - appetizer, salad and dinner - all in 25 minutes! Don’t think anyone there understands what dining means. Also, please pour more than 3 oz of wine. When you pay $20 a glass you’d expect that you don’t see the bottom on the first sip. Won’t eat at the McRitz again.
AM
AnsonM
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall3food4service4ambience3
The glass of wine was just a few ounces and the cost was $18.... ridiculous The Lobster was small and left my wife hungry after the meal. We spent almost $200 on a steak and a small lobster tail... unbelievable. We are not in New York City or LA. This is Tucson
KH
KathleenH
Fayetteville
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience3
The mashed potatoes were way too salty The halibut cooked too long and duck appetizer tough Great servers and the Albariño wine was excellent Everything else was Too Expensive for what we were served.. Disappointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience4
Incredibly slow service
RB
RonaldB
Tucson
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to dine, to discover and relax. The ambience, service and food selection at the Core Kitchen, along with the small adventures about, and comfort allow the hours to pass in a most pleasant way.
RC
RichardC
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had a wonderful time at Core. The food was awesome and very creative. There was a little mix up with our order but they more than made up for it. I highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasion.
JP
JasonP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reserved a table for a date night with my wife, but after discussing how much we enjoy Core, we decided to invite our good friends to share the wonderful experience with. Service was attentive as always, atmosphere was intimate, and food was divine. The specialty cocktail I ordered took a significant time to get, but the bartender came over personally to ensure I enjoyed it and apologize for the wait. I assured him that the old fashioned was worth the wait.
M
Mike
New England
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! They have unique, local meals reflecting the wonder of Arizona. They handled my wife’s tough allergies with ease and gave her a delicious meal. We listed “Birthday “ and her allergies in the open table notes and they immediately said “Happy Birthday “ when we arrived and had already thought through the allergies. The wine selection is the best in the area. Beautiful setting and location. It is expensive, but worth it!
J
John2
St. Louis
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. The service provided by Aiden and Levi was terrific. They were very attentive and knew the menu and wine list well. One glitch was not their fault when my order came out differently than described by the menu or our servers. Turns out the chef had changed things without letting anyone know. However, it was still delicious. To make up for the switch, the manager gave us a free dessert. Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings enhanced a magnificent evening.
G
Galves2n
Houston
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner at core kitchen was excellent. The kale salad was excellent. The striped bass and scallop appetizer were extent! For dessert the crime brûlée trough was excellent. Very romantic and excellent service.
R
Rick
Phoenix
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Most enjoyable dinner. The waitstaff has improved dramatically since the last time we were at Core. The menu is new and improved. We will be back next month.
DC
DarrinC
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2020
overall4food2service5ambience5
We have dined at Core before and had great experiences, unfortunately this time the food was over salted and overcooked, and cold when it reached our table. My wife’s shrimp were chewy and bland, luckily the salad dressing was enough to make them edible. The side of mashed potatoes I ordered cake with a bucket of salt, I had to politely ask for a box to take them hone and throw them away as soon as we left. We could have sent them back or complained, but it was our anniversary dinner and we had a limited time to eat and get home, since our babysitter called and told us one of children became sick. I don’t think we’ll visit Core again, it was overpriced, overcooked and the experience for the occasion was underwhelming.
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Anne
Tucson
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, wonderful staff, beautiful venue, lovely ambience--great choice for a special occasion and entertaining.
AP
AlexP
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience4
No poor service for the price you pay. Never had worse service at that pricepoint
LH
LarryH
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food and service is always impeccable. Their menu has gotten a bit limited, would be nice to have a few more selections. I always like the trout, and that was now taken off the menu. But we always enjoy this restaurant

FAQs

Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is rated 4.6 stars by 579 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

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Thu

Fri

Sat

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Google Map for Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

15000 North Secret Springs Drive Marana, AZ 85658

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Marana
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Wine Experience Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet <br />Self-Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Emily Dillport
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/DoveMountain/Dining/core_kitchen/Default.htm
Phone number
(520) 572-3000
Private party facilities
Whether you are planning a social or business event, we invite you to experience the refined and intimate ambiance of a private dining room at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. With an extensive wine list, dedicated service and personalized menus, our professional team of Ladies and Gentlemen will help you create a memorable occasion.CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar has several unique settings to enhance your event such as the Private Dining Room, Chef's Counter, and Private Wine Terrace. Each location is available seven days a week, making them the ideal place for business dining, intimate holiday entertaining or celebrating your most special occasion.
Private party contact
Andrea Anna, Food and Beverage Coordinator: (520) 572-3401

Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Spring Harvest Salad$18.00

Prickly Pear$15.00

Mexican Street Corn Bisque**$17.00

Spring Lamb**$26.00

Diver Scallops**$28.00

Avocado Cactus** ^$28.00

Butter-Poached Lobster Tail**$32.00

Mains

Prime Tenderloin**$54.00

Allen Brothers Ribeye* **$60.00

Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin** ^$46.00

Oven-Roasted Organic Chicken$42.00

Halibut**$50.00

Seafood Risotto**$48.00

House Beet Chitarra^$42.00

Sides

BKW Farms Mushrooms**$11.00

Red Lake Nation Dirty Rice**$11.00

Spring Onion Potato Purée**$11.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers | Espelette**$11.00

Asparagus | Harissa Hollandaise**$11.00

Baby Carrots | Chermoula**$11.00

Cocktails

Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita$20.00

Old Pueblo Sour*$20.00

Cilantro Mojito$19.00

Watermelon Cosmo$20.00

Prickly Pear Bourbon Mule$19.00

Empress Negroni$20.00

Virgin Mimosa^^$17.00

Beers

Domestic

Budweiser

Bud Light

Coors Light

Miller Lite

Michelob Ultra

Import

Corona

Heineken

Stella Artois

Guinness

Clausthaler (Non-Alcoholic)

Craft

Blue Moon Belgian White

Samuel Adams

Kilt Lifter

Odell IPA

Wines

Sparkling

IL Soffione, Brut, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, NV$17.00

Schramsberg, Brut, "Mirabelle", North Coast, California, NV$20.00

Pommery, "POP", Champagne, France, NV$25.00

White

Abbazia di Novacella, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy$16.00

Nautilus, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$20.00

Puramun, Chardonnay, Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina$19.00

ZD Wines, Chardonnay, "50th Anniversary", California$25.00

Malat, Grüner Veltliner, "Ried Höhlgraben", Kremstal, Austria$21.00

WillemsWillems, Riesling, Feinherb, Saar, Germany$18.00

Rosé

Château d'Esclans, Côtes de Provence, Rosé "Whispering Angel", Provence, France$18.00

Red

Ken Wright, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon$21.00

Bodegas Lan, Rioja, Reserva, Spain$17.00

Finca las Moras, Malbec, San Juan, Argentina$18.00

Tenuta di Arceno, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy$18.00

Andronicus, Red Blend, Napa Valley, California$22.00

Peju, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$32.00

Hartford, Zinfandel, "Old Vine", Russian River Valley, California$28.00

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