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.

    • Villa Pozzi Moscato - Sicily, Italy

      Fresh . Tropical Fruits . Clean Finish Taste:2 Glass:7 Bottle:26

    • Piera Martellozzo Blu Girovello Moscato IGT NV - Veneto, Italy

      Light-Bodied . Pear . Peach . Melon . Semi-Dry Finish Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Veuve Du Vernay Brut NV - Loire, France

      Light . Sparkling . Delicate Apple . Pear Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Ruffino Prosecco - Tuscany, Italy

      Citrus . Apple . Pear . Fine Bubbles . Dry Finish Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    Sauvignon Blanc

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

    • Sauvion Et Fils Vouvray AOP - Loire, France

      Acacia . Verbena . Honey Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    • The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc - Awatere Valley, New Zealand

      Gooseberry . Apple . Citrus . Tropical Fruits Taste:3.5 Glass:10 Bottle:38

    • Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, California

      Bright Citrus . Toasted Vanilla . Crisp Acidity . Subtle Heat . Tequila Spice Notes Taste:4.5 Glass:14 Bottle:54

    • Kim Crawford Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, New Zealand

      Passionfruit . Melon . Peach . Tropical Fruits . Balanced Citrus . Crisp Acidity Taste:4.5 Glass:14 Bottle:54

    Riesling

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

    • Montinore Estates Riesling - Willamette Valley, Oregon

      Honeydew . White Musk . Tangerine . Stone Fruit . Citrus . Clean Finish Taste:3.5 Glass:10 Bottle:38

    • 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.

    • Tiziano Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT - Veneto, Italy

      Ripe Pear . Bright Citrus . Almond Notes . Moderate Minerality Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Piccini Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie - Veneto, Italy

      Citrus . Peach . Wet Slate . Crisp Finish Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Famiglia Boron Pinot Grigio - Veneto, Italy

      Dry . Crisp . Green Apple . Full Bodied . Velvety Finish Taste:3 Glass:8 Bottle:30

    • Michel Fonne Pinot Gris - Alsace, France

      Forest Floor . Moss . Dried Apricot . Honey . Beeswax . Gingerbread Taste:3.5 Glass:10.5 Bottle:40

    Chardonnay

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

    • Cedar Brook - San Jaoquin Valley, California

      Vanilla . Butterscotch . Melon . Apple . Citrus Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Sisters Forever - Central Coast, California

      Unoaked . Tropical . Citrus . Crisp Taste:2.5 Glass:8 Bottle:30

    • Mommesin Bourgogne Le Cle Saint Pierre - Burgundy, France

      Exotic Fruits . Delicate Lemon . Vanilla . Toasted Breadcrumb Taste:3.5 Glass:10 Bottle:38

    • Simi Russian River Valley Reserve - Sonoma, California

      Toasted Brioche . Lime Zest . Nougat . Stone Fruit . Smoke . Nutmeg Taste:4.5 Glass:14 Bottle:54

    Other Whites

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

    • Montinore Estate Borealis - Willamette Valley, Oregon

      Candied Strawberries . Lavender . Juicy White Peach . Spicy Herbs . Poised Acidity Taste:3.5 Glass:10.5 Bottle:40

    • Eppa Supafruta Organic White Sangria - Mendoncino, California

      Rich Antioxidant Blend . Mangosteen . Peach . Mango . Blood Orange Taste:3 Glass:8 Bottle:30

    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?

    • Lillet Blanc - Pondensac, France

      85% French Bourdeaux . Moroccan Orange Peel . Haitian Orange Peel Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    • Dona Antonia Ferreira Reserva Tawny Porto - Douro, Portugal

      Red Plum . Dark Currant . Raisin . Anise . Oak Casks Taste:6

    • Mazza Vineyards Vidal Blanc Icewine - Northeast, Pennsylvania

      Gardenia . Fig . Marmalade . Honey . Lime . Pineapple . Hibiscus Taste:9.5

    • Inniskillin Vidal Icewine - Ontario, Canada

      Mango . Apricot . Honey . Peach . Candied Brown Sugar . Bold Acidity Taste:12.5

    Pinot Noir

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

    • Six Degrees Pinot Noir - Napa Valley, California

      Vanilla . Oak . Cherry . Blackberry . Plum . Rustic Finish Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Duetorri Pinot Noir - Veneto, Italy

      Red Cherry . Light-Bodied . Mild Tannins Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    • Leese Fitch Pinot Noir - Sonoma, California

      Muddled Pomegranate . Baked Graham Cracker . Raspberry . Vanilla Cream . Blood Orange . Thyme . Nutmeg Taste:3.5 Glass:11 Bottle:42

    Tempranillo

    Ripe, fruity, and most importantly, Spanish!

    • Vinas Del Jaro Sembro Ribera Del Duero - Valladolid, Spain

      Fruity . Creamy . Juicy . Sweet & Ripe Tannins Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    • Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Limited Edition Rioja Docc - Rioja, Spain

      Blackberry . Prune . Cherry . Orange Peel . Soy . Anise Taste:4 Glass:12 Bottle:46

    Shiraz / Syrah

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

    • McWilliam's Shiraz - New South Wales, Austrailia

      Ripe Black Cherry . Tart Raspberry . Peppercorn . Toasted Oak . Mocha . Fine Tannins Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • The Dark - Lodi, California

      Petite Syrah & Petite Verdot Blend . Juniper . Spice . Velvety . Plum . Cassis . Chocolate Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    Malbec

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

    • Bodegas Santa Julia - Mendoza Argentina

      Fig . Plum . Blackberry . Marmalade . Vanilla . Tobacco . Coffee . Chocolate Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Bodegas Los Toneles Tonel 46 Reserva Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina

      Dark Red Fruits . Violets . Spice . Licorice . Melted Tannins . Tobacco . Coconut Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    • 1907 Single Vineyard Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina

      Blackberry . Soy . Dark Berry . Tobacco . Mocha . Lush Taste:3.5 Glass:10.5 Bottle:40

    • Domaine Du Theron Cuvee Pretige Malbec - Cahors, France

      Ripe . Rich . Boysenberry . Blackberry . Creamy . Intense . Dark Chocolate Taste:4.5 Glass:13.5 Bottle:52

    Merlot

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

    • Hogue Merlot - Columbia Valley, Washington

      Earthy . Toasty . Black Cherry . Cocoa . Rich . Boysenberry Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Barone Fini Merlot Trentino Doc - Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

      Ripe Tannins . Vanilla . Spice-Tinged Plum . Boysenberry . Cassis Taste:2.5 Glass:8 Bottle:30

    • Skyfall Merlot - Columbia Valley, Washington

      Plum . Vanilla . Leather . Cherry Candy . Cocoa Powder . Balanced Acidity Taste:3.5 Glass:10 Bottle:38

    Cabernet Sauvignon

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

    • Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon - Central Coast, California

      Black Plum . Dark Cocoa . Vanilla . Cola . Tannins . Seductive Mouth Feel Taste:5 Glass:15 Bottle:58

    • 99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon - Lodi, California

      Black Cherry . Oak . Medium-Bodied . Black Pepper . Dusty Tannins . Dry Finish Taste:2.5 Glass:7.5 Bottle:28

    • Ravage Cabernet Sauvignon - Acampo, California

      Smooth . Bold . Audacious . Dark Berries . Luscious Vanilla . Mocha . Soft Tannins Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    • Les Allies Cabernet Sauvignon - Gascogne, France

      Bright . Cassis . Rich . Dry . Robust Finish Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    • Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Craftsman's Collection - Sonoma, California

      Rich . Cinnamon . Clove . Toasty Oak . Vanilla . Black Cherry Taste:3.5 Glass:10 Bottle:38

    Zinfandel

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

    • Renwood Zinfandel - Amador County, California

      Cherry . Plum . Raspberry . Balanced Taste:3 Glass:9 Bottle:34

    • Cosentino Cigar Zin Old Vine Zinfandel - Lodi, California

      Deep Black Fruit . Crushed Black Pepper . Lush . Clove . Brambly Fruit . Sweet Spice Finish Taste:4 Glass:12 Bottle:46

    • Saldo Zinfandel by The Prisoner Wine Company - Mendocino, California

      Bold . Blackberry . Plum . Clove . Juicy Acidity . Chocolate . Voluptuous . Vanilla Taste:5 Glass:15 Bottle:58

    Other Reds and Red Blends

    Sugar, spice, and everything nice.

    • Eppa Supafruta Organic Red Sangria - Mendocina, California

      Rich Antioxidant Blend . Pomegranate . Blueberry . Blood Orange . Acai Juices Taste:3 Glass:8 Bottle:30

    • Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters - Napa Valley, California

      3 Months in Aged Ex-Bourbon Barrels . Dark . Jammy . Velvety . Subtle Heat . Vanilla Taste:4.5 Glass:14 Bottle:54

* 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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