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The Wine Encounter is well known for its extensive wine selection. We feature domestic wines as well as a selection from around the world, including rare vintages from counties such as China, Romania, Greece, Lebanon and Mexico. Our customers are offered the largest “by the glass” selection in San Diego, over 150 at last count. We also offer 28 wine flights (small tasting groups), along with retail sales of wine by the bottle so you can enjoy your favorite selections at home as well. In addition, we have private wine lockers for rent with personalized engraved nameplates.


* Please be aware that our wine list changes daily. We continually introduce new wines while selling out of others. If you are looking for a specific wine, feel free to call us.




Bottle Index Vintage


Chardonnay

Duet Chardonnay / Viogner 1999
Golden Kann, South Africa 2005
Araucano, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2004
Blacksberg, South Africa 2005
Bernardus, Monterey 2002
Cuvaison, Carneros California 2003
Chalk Hill, Sonoma 2001
Chavy Puligny-Montrachet, France 2000
Austin Vale Estate, South Eastern Australia 2002
Rothbury, South Eastern Australia 2002


Sauvignon Blanc

Monte Xanic, Mexico 2003
Robert Hall, Paso Robles 2003
Drylands, New Zealand 2002
Wairau River, New Zealand 2004
Chalk Hill, Sonoma 2002
Araucano, Colchaqua Valley, Chile 2004


Pinot Grigio

Attems, Collio Italy 2004
Placido, Italy 2004


Reisling

Annie's Lane, Clare Valley Australia 2004
Chateau "M" Dr. Loosen, Germany 2004
Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Barbara 2004


Dessert Wines

Jaboulet Muscat Beaumes de Venise, France 375ml 1999
Covey Run Riesling Ice Wine 375ml 2003
VinSanto di Montepulciano, Italy 500ml 1998
Kracher Scheurebe, Austria 375ml 2000
Chateau d' Yquem, France 750ml 1998


Other Interesting Whites

Colombelle, France 2003
Golan Moscato, Israel 2004
Osetra Muscat, Romania 2001
Vionta Albarino, Spain 2004
Boutari Moschofilero, Greece 2004
Tokaji 3 Puttonyos, Hungry 1993
Evolution # 9, Oregon
Wild Horse Viognier, Central Coast 2003
Hugel Gewurtztraminer, Germany 2001
Mitchelton Airstrip, Victoria Australia 2002


Merlot

Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Barbara 2001
Markham Reserve, Napa 2000
Chalkhill, Sonoma 2000
Jarvis, Napa 2000
Darioush, Napa 2001


Pinot Noir

Distant Bay, Monterrey 2002
Argyle, Willamette Oregon 2003
Estancia Reserve 2001
Seco Highlands, Monterey 2003
Du Nah, Sonoma Coast 2003
Archery Summit Premier Cuvee, Oregon 2002
Sea Smoke "Southing", Santa Barbara 2003
Gloria Ferrer, Carneros 2003


Ports

Osborne Master of Port, Portugal
Calem Ruby Old Friends, Portugal
Churchill LBV 1997, Portugal 1997
Dow 20 year Tawny, Portugal
Porto Rocha Colheita 1977, Portugal (375 ml) 1977
Dow Colheita 1982 Tawny, Portugal 1982
Warres Colheita 1976 Tawny, Portugal 1976
Porto Rocha Colheita 1977 Tawny, Portugal (750 ml) 1977
Porto Rocha Colheita 1950 Tawny, Portugal (375 ml) 1950
Warres Vintage Port 1977, Portugal 1977
Porto Rocha Colheita 1937 Tawny, Portugal (375 ml) 1937


Cabernet Sauvignon

Turner Road, Paso Robles 2003
Jarvis 375ml, Napa 2000
Laird Family Estate, Napa 1999
Trespass, Napa 2001
Chateau St. Jean Cing Cepages, Sonoma 2001
Jarvis 750ml, Napa 2000
Crichtion Hall Reflexion 2001
Geyser Peak, Alexander Valley 2003
Simi, Alexander Valley 2003
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma 2002
Simi, Reserve Alexander Valley 2001


Meritage

Franciscan " Magnificat", Napa 2001
Page, Napa 2001
Quintessa, Napa 2001
Joseph Phelps "Insignia", Napa 2000
Niebaum-Coppola "Rubicon", Napa 2001


Italian

Danzante Sangiovese 2002
Terramia Montepulciano, Abruzzo 2001
IL Poggione Rosso, Toscana 2000
IL Poggione Brunello, Montalcino 1999
Centine, Toscana 2004
Bonello, Puglia 2003
Modus, Toscana 2000


Syrah / Shiraz

Stonehaven, South Eastern Australia 2004
Edna Valley, Central Coast California 2003
Bell, Sierra Foothills 2002
Greenpoint, Yarra Valley, Australia 2003
St. Hallett "Faith", Barossa, Australia 2002
Wolf Blass Gold Label, Barossa, Australia 2003
Katnook Estate, Coonawarra 2001


Zinfandel

Rosenblum, North Coast 2004
Haywood Estate, Sonoma 2001
Cosentino "The Zin", Lodi 2003
Ravenswood, Dickerson, Sonoma 2001
Murrieta’s Well, Livermore Valley 2001


Specialty Reds

Concha Y Toro, Carmenere, Chile 2004
Faustino VII, Rioja, Spain 2002
Sangre de Toro, Garmacha & Carinena, Spain 2003
Campo Viejo, Rioja, Spain 2001
El Portillo, Malbec, Argentina 2003
La Reona, Rioja, Spain 2003
Mount Herman Red, Meritage, Israel 2003
Pascual Toso, Malbec, Argentina 2003
Lurton Les Bateaux, Syrah, France 2002
Golden Kaan, Pinotage, South Africa 2003
Emotion de Terroirs, Burgundy, France 2003
Bodegas Bilbainas La Vicalanda, Rioja, Spain 1999
E. Guigal "Gigondas", Rhone, France 2001
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, France 2001
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, France 1986
Georges Dubceuf Beaujolais, France 2003
Tamari Reserva, Malbec, Argentina 2003

Large Format Bottles


     Merlot

Sterling Merlot 1999


     Cabernet

BV Cabernet Pvt Res 1999
BV Cabernet Pvt Res 2000
Merryvale Res 2001
Stonehenge 1999


     Meritage & Red Blends

Joseph Phelps Insignia 2000


     Shiraz/Syrah

Edna Valley
Echelon

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Wine Flights

The Wine Encounter offers 27 incredible 4-glass flights. The high-end flights feature premium dessert wines, and are absolutely wonderful! There are flights for all tastes including light and fruity, sauvignon, cabernet, chardonnay and others. Order in 4 different ways: Taste (1.5oz), Glass (5oz), Bottle or Flight. A flight is a taste of all 4 wines in a given section.

Sparkling Wine & Champagne
Freixenet Cordon Negro, Spain (187ml)
Domaine Chandon, Brut (187ml)
Pommery Pop
Moet & Chandon White Star (187ml)

Light and Fruity Whites
Jewel Viognier, California
Rancho Sisquoc Riesling, California
Evolution #9, Oregon
Rosenblum Cuvee Blanc, California

Sauvignon Blanc
Trellis, Sonoma
Veramonte, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Wattle Creek, Mendocino
Simi, Sonoma

Racy Whites
Vionta Albarino, Riax Baixas Spain
Josmeyer Gewurztraminer, Alsace France
Falling Star Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Argentina
Villandia Pinot Grigio, Collio Italy

Chardonnay
Four Vines, Santa Barbara
La Terre, California
Cuvaison, Carneros
Jarvis “Finch Hollow 43”, Napa

Upper Tier Pinot Noir
Ventana, Monterey
Summerland, Edna Valley
Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley
Taz, Santa Maria Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon
Provenance, Napa Valley
Jarvis, Napa Valley
Turner Road, Paso Robles
Yarden, Israel

Meritage
Columbia Winery, Washington
Elements, Sonoma /Napa
Estancia, Paso Robles
Franciscan Magnificat, Napa, California

Syrah / Shiraz
Navarro Correas
Columbia Red Willow, Yakima Valley
Houghton, Western Australia
Katnook Estate, Coonawarra, Australia

Upper Tier Zinfandel
Cosentino “The Zin”, Lodi
Markham, Napa
Ravenswood, Monte Rosso, Sonoma
Pezzi King, Dry Creek Valley

Tour of Romance
Georges Dubceuf Merlot, France
Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Spain
Le Vigne Chianti, Italy
Primus Bordeaux Blend, Casablanca Valley Chile

Old World Ports
Osborne Master of Port, Portugal
Cockburn Fine Ruby, Portugal
Churchill LBV 1998, Portugal
Warres Vintage Port 1977, Portugal

Wood-Aged Ports
Ficklin 10yr Tawny, Madera California
Dow Colheita 1982 Tawny, Portugal
Dow Colheita 1992 Tawny, Portugal
Porto Rocha Colheita 1977 Tawny, Portugul

Dow Port Vertical Flight
Dow 10 year Tawny, Portugal
Dow 20 year Tawny, Portugal
Dow 30 year Tawny, Portugal
Dow 40 year Tawny, Portugal

Dessert Wines
Covey Run Reserve Semillon Ice Wine, Yakima Valley (375ml)
Mission Hill Riesling Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley (187ml)
Joboulet Muscat Beaumes de Venise (375ml)
Muscat Vin De Glaciere, Bonny Doon, Santa Cruz (375ml)



White Wines

Rothbury, Chardonnay, Australia
Duet Chardonnay/Viognier, Ardeche, France
Santa Ema Reserve Chardonnay, Chile
La Terre, Pinot Grigio, California
Placido Pinot Grigio, Italy
Annie’s Lane Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia
Chateau “M” Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Germany
Golan Muscato, Israel
Osetra Muscat, Romania
Moscato d Asti, Italy
Drylands Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Boutari Moschofilero, Greece

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Red Wines

Jindalee, Merlot, Australia
Santa Ema, Merlot, Chile
Turner Road, Cabernet, Paso Robles
Trapiche, Pinot Noir, Mendoza, Argentina
Chateau La Paws, Petite Sirah, California
Golden Kaan Pinotage, Western Cape, South Africa
Mt Herman Red “Meritage”, Israel
Terrazas Malbec, Argentina
Markham, Zinfandel, Napa
Tamari Reserva Malbec, Argentina
Banfi, Chianti Classico, Italy
Primus “Bordeaux Blend”, Chile
Tintara Shiraz, Australia

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Champagnes

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (1/2 & full bottle)
Veuve Clicquot Reserve Gold 1996
Veuve Clicquot Rosé 1998
Veuve Clicquot La Grand Dame 1995
Veuve Clicquot La Grand Dame Rosé 1995
Veuve Clicquot Demi Sec (1/2 & full bottle)
Moet White Star (187ml & full bottle)
Moet Brut Imperial (1/2 & full bottle)
Moet Brut Imperial Rose
Moet Nector Imperial
Moet & Chandon White Star (large format bottle)
Mumm Cordon Rouge (large format bottle)

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Daily Specials
Not valid with any other offer

Happy Hour Daily 5-7 p.m.
50% off all wines by-the-glass from our International Wine List during Happy Hour

10% off Glass of Wine
After you have enjoyed a flight of wine, receive 10% off any glass from your favorite pick of that flight

Frequent Fliers Membership
Enjoy 5 flights at the regular price and receive 50% off your 6th flight - Thank you for flying with The Wine Encounter!

Wines of the Week

Here are some wines that we have brought in
just for you at a serious value by the
glass and by the bottle.

Wines by the Glass
$3.50

2001 Santa Ana Chardonnay, Argentina
Clean, crisp, fresh with soft ripe fruit

CaDonini Merlot, Italy
Ripe, round fruit. A client favorite!

Wines by the Bottle
Retail Sale Only

$75 - 2002 Mount Veeder Reserve Meritage, Napa Valley
- Rich & Concentrated
- A blend of Cabernet, Merlot, & Malbec
- Dark ruby/purple colored
- Black currant fruit, lead pencil & vanillin

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