Wines

    The right kind of wine bar

    • ABOUT OUR SYSTEMS

      When Certified Executive Chef Bertrand Artigues first set out to open a wine bar, he knew he would do it right. In his extensive travels, he often noticed that restaurants of nearly every caliber failed to handle their wines properly. Most kept bottles sitting out on counters or shelves behind the bar, or kept white wines chilling in ice bins. Even high-end establishments with climate-controlled cellars stored open bottles this way. Usually, the bartenders would pour a glass and stuff the original cork back in the bottle and leave it on the counter. The problem? Once that bottle of spectacular, glorious drink is opened, it does not keep well. As the wine comes in contact with oxygen, it breaks down--it loses flavors and after just a day or two goes bad. At Cloud 9, we use a number of systems to ensure that our extensive list of wines by the glass are properly preserved for your enjoyment--from the first glass to the last!

    • DRAUGHT WINE

      Cloud 9 is only the third restaurant in the state to offer draft wine--it's on tap!

      Draft wines--or wines packaged in kegs (just like beer)--provide consistency in every glass so that you experience the wines exactly as the vintner intended with every pour. Our unique draft wine system serves up wine at the proper drinking temperature with no risk of oxidizing so it doesn't lose any integrity or flavor over time. Wine on tap is also environmentally friendly because one keg of wine keeps 26 bottles out of your local landfill--along with corks, labels, and foil wrappers!

      *Draft wines are all 1/2 price during our daily happy hour from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (and when we say daily, we mean EVERY DAY--including Saturday & Sunday)!

    • LE VERRE DE VIN

      Wine begins to oxidize as soon as the cork is removed. By removing the oxygen to a precisely controlled level, Le Verre de Vin technology effectively preserves wine without any risk to its subtle structure. With this piece of wall-mounted equipment, we are able to offer you a much wider selection of wines by the glass--without compromising quality!

    • CRUVINET

      Our 16 bottle cruvinet system is a custom-built, dual-chamber, temperature controlled wine preservation system that works much like a keg system. This spectacular piece of equipment that is the centerpiece of our bar pumps nitrogen into the opened bottle of wine as the wine is extruded through a set of tubing. This creates a barrier of gas between the wine and potential oxygen, therefore, extending the life of the wine for as long as six weeks.

    Moscato & Sparkling

    Wines of the sweeter variety, we chose those made of Italian or French grapes to keep flavors more delicate and old world.

    Sauvignon Blanc

    Crisp, fresh, and stimulating, the Blancs we chose are enticing to any palate.

    Riesling

    The Rieslings we chose are floral and aromatic, all with a delicate and lingering sweetness.

    • St. Michaels Weinkellarei Auslese Riesling - Rheinhessen, Germany

      Sweet Cantaloupe . Yellow Apple . Tropical . Candied Pears . Soft Acidity Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

    The Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris grapes can be quite complex, and we chose wines that would suitably show off their possibilities.

    Chardonnay

    We carry Chardonnay both oaked and unoaked, each coming from their own unique location.

    Other Whites

    White Wine of the 'other' category. Unique descriptions and flavors you won't find anywhere else.

    Rosé / Blush

    For those who like to be in the middle of it all, our Rose and Blush wines are selected for those with distinct taste.

    • Dona Sol White Zinfandel - California

      Fresh Fruit Aroma . Ripe Cherry . Slightly Tart . Crisp Finish Taste:2 Glass:7 Bottle:26

    • Sauvion Rose D'Anjou - Loire, France

      Strawberry . Medium Sweetness . Crisp . Clean Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    White and Red Dessert Wines

    Looking for an after dinner drink to satisfy your sweet tooth?

    Pinot Noir

    Light bodied, cherry forward, we already know what you're looking for. Our Pinot Noirs were specially picked by customer recommendation.

    Tempranillo

    Ripe, fruity, and most importantly, Spanish!

    Shiraz / Syrah

    These wines are more for those with delicate palates, or because of the ones we've selected, love chocolate.

    Malbec

    Dust, grapes, lush dark fruits.. we'll just leave it at that.

    Merlot

    The middle child of wine, Merlot offers balance and consistency.

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cab-Sav? From this valley or that, we've got Cabernet that tastes of anything.

    Zinfandel

    Light, fruity, but not too flamboyant, the Zinfandels we chose introduce a little spice into the mix.

    Other Reds and Red Blends

    Sugar, spice, and everything nice.

    Select Whites & Red Bottle Only

    Wines hand selected by the General Manager.

    • The Investor (Stag's Leap Winery) - Stag's Leap Dist. Napa, California

      Black Currant . Smoky Plum . Predominant Herbs . Tobacco . Sandalwood Bottle:68

    • Enginehouse 25 Wines "Steward of the Land" Cab Franc - San Clemente, Chile

      Spice . Sandalwood . Violet . Strawberry . Black Currant . Textured Tannins . Leather . Tobacco . Clove Bottle:55

    • Château Haut Beyzac - Médoc, France

      75% Merlot . 25% Cabernet Sauvignon . Unoaked . Deep Ruby . Savory . Black Fruits . Voluptuous Mouth Feel . Balanced Volume Bottle:46

    • Château Des Tourtes Cuvée Prestige Rouge - Bordeaux, France

      Blackberry . Toasted Oak . Burnt Clove . Strong Body . Smooth Finish Bottle:38

    • Bearitage (Haraszthy Family Cellars) - Lodi, California

      Bright Cherry . Clove . Smoky Black Pepper . Medium Bodied Bottle:34

    • The Calling Chardonnay - Sonoma, California

      Gravenstein Apple . Meyer Lemon . Pear . Crisp Acidity . Elegant Finish Bottle:46

    • Murrieta's Well "The Whip" - Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California

      Lychee . Magnolia Blossom . Dried Lime Peel . Elegant . Crisp Bottle:44

    • Ken Wright Cellars Viognier - Willamette Valley, Oregon

      Peach . Tangerine . Honeysuckle . Soft Acidity . Gentle Heat . Dry Finish Bottle:40

    • Joao Pato, Espumante Bruto "Duckman" NV - Óis do Bairro, Portugal

      Nutty . Spine of Curry . Banana Peppers . Red Vine Licorice . Salted Caramel . Smoothly Bold Acidity . 100% Biodynamic Bottle:38

    • Villa Maria Bubbly Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, New Zealand

      Bold Melon . Lemongrass . Bright Lime . Grapefruit Essence . Grassy . Fresh Bottle:36

* All of our menus are carefully curated to reflect our passions for the crafts we practice and change frequently based on the seasonality of ingredients available (or due to our artfully playful whims). Please call ahead if you are concerned about the availability or pricing of specific items, and check online for updates.

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