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Teikoku’s Wine Concept

  For millennia, many eastern cultures have embraced the notion that five fundamental elements govern all aspects of life and environment.  Though these elements appear in many forms, the most common are Earth, Water, Fire, Wind & Sky. At Teikoku we believe that wine can be represented by these elements as well.  Keep in mind that our wines are not arranged according to conventional methods.  We have selected a more transcendent form of organization.  Perhaps our philosophy will offer you a unique perspective on your dining experience.

  Original wine concept by WSET Qualified: Heather Wright of Capital Wine and Spirits  & Matthew Esser of Majestic Wine and Spirits


Sake
Chilled Sake
Warm Sake

Specialty Drinks

Wine by the Glass
Sparkling Wine/Champagne
White
Red

Beer
Draft
Bottle

Non-Alcoholic

Wine by the Bottle
Sparkling Wine/Champagne
Wines by Elements
The Emperor's List

Premium Cold Sake
glass
3oz
carafe
10oz
bottle
Urakasumi “Misty Bay” Junmai, 24 oz                                   Medium-dry, aroma of steamed rice, clean finished pairs well with spicy dish and  meat entrée 10 30 60
Onikoroshi, WakatakeBlack Demon Slayer”Junmai Ginjo Watermelon-tinged nose, slightly bitter in the finish pairs well with Kobe Beef dish, meat entrée, and Sushi 6 18 --
Kaika Kazeno IchirinA Flower in the Wind”Junmai,  Ginjo, 16.9 oz. Refreshing fruity aromas, strawberry, peach, pairs well with seafood dish and Sushi 13 39 60
Mineno Hakubai,Plum Blossom”, Junmai Ginjo, 24 oz
Bamboo, chocolate, well-balanced pairs well with seafood dish, chicken and Sushi
10 39 78
Wakatake Onikoroshi “White Demon Slayer” Junmai Daiginjo, 24 oz  Silky texture, elegant, superb acidity, pairs well with Sushi and Sashimi    14 42 94
Choya Ume Sake, Junmai                                                          Unpasturized premium pure sake. Dry with great acidity     68
       
Plum Sake      
Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu, 25oz                                             Premium sake with sweet ume aroma. Pair with seafood or desserts 9 27 58
       
Unfiltered Sake      
Ohyama, Junmai Nigori, 16.9 oz.                                              Light, silky texture, creamy                                                         8 24 40
       
Sake Flights      
Choose any three     18
Choose any five     28
       
Warm Sake
Sho Chiku Bai, Cho-Kara, 5 oz carafe
Mildly sweet & slightly dry, balanced finish
8
       
Dessert Sake      
Choya Ume Blanc
Sweet aromas of plum round, soft, medium dry
8

Specialty Drinks
Tickled pink
Absolute citron, guava, lemon soda
9
Memoirs of a geisha
Orange vodka, triple sec, pineapple and champagne
10
Ginger martini
Vodka, ginger wine, triple sec, pineapple juice and  ginger
9
Kama sutra
Raspberry vodka, cranberry and prickly pear juice
9
Saketini
Sake, vodka and cucumber
9
Teikoku cocktail
Sparkling wine and
guava
9
Margarita roja
Sauza "anejo", triple sec, red wine, lime juice
9
Teikoku mojito                                                                                      Mango rum, lime, mint syrup, soda     9
Warm green apple                                                                                    warm sake, green apple liquor, caramel, cinnamon 10
Wines by the Glass      
       
Sparkling and Champagne
Champagne, Marquis de la tour "brut", Loire, France N.V. 8
Champagne, Perrier-Jouet "Grand Brut", Epernay, France N.V. 15
Rose, Jacob's Creek, Aus 14
       
White Wine

Chardonnay, Lapis Luna, Santa Clara County, CA

9

Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus, New Zealand

9

Pinot Grigio, Avia, Solvina

8

Torrontés, Norton, Mendoza, Argentina

    8

Riesling, Houge, Washington

    8

Gewurztraminer, Pacific Rim, Washington

9

Chardonnay/ Viogner, VMV, Vin De Pays, France

9
       
Red Wine

Pinot Noir, McManis, CA

9

Cabernet Sauvignon, Poppy Hill, Napa, CA

9

Shiraz, Silverwing, Barossa Valley, AUS

9

Merlot, Shale Ridge, CA

    8

Cote De Rhone, Andre Brunel, Rhone, France

    9

Zinfandel, Kenwood, CA

9

Malbec, Valentin Bianchi "Elsa", Mendoza, Argentina

8

Draft Beer
Kirin Ichiban 5
Hoegaarden 5
Stella Artois 5
Victory (Seasonal) 5
Magic Hat #9 5
Dogfish Head 60 Minute Pale Ale 5

Bottled Beer
Yuengling Lager 4
Bass Ale 5
Clausthaler (non-alcholic) 4
Asahi Black 5
Asahi Super Dry 5
Singha 5
Corona     5
Amstel light 5
Newcastle Brown Ale 6
Sapporo Reserve 20 oz 10
Nakhon - Thai 5
Lindeman's Framboise Raspberry 12
Kirin Light 5
Chimay Grand Reserve 25.4 oz 18
Chimay Premier, Red 25.4 oz 16
Yards "Brawler" Session Beer, 12 oz 5
Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale, 12 oz 5

Non-Alcoholic
Still Water 5.5
Sparkling Water 5.5
Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Cider 25.4 oz 5
Efferve Sparkling Lemonade 25.4 oz 8

Sparkling Wine and Champagne by the bottle
Marquis De la Tour, Brut, Loire, France N.V. 39
Jacob's Creek, Rose, Aus, N.V. 40
Maschio, Prosecco, Brut, Italy, N.V. 39
Domaine Ste. Michelle, Blanc De noir, Columbia Valley, WA 40
Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve, France, N.V. 70
Grand Brut, Perrier-Jouet, Epernay, France N.V. 85
Brut, Veuve Cliquot "Yellow Label", Epernay, France N.V.     95
Fleur De Champagne, Perrier Jouet, Epernay, France 1999 290

Wine by the Bottle

Earth-Earth is associated with anything in nature that is defiant to change, anything unyielding.  It symbolizes everything from stone to bone, stability to gravity.  The wines of this element are those with unwavering structure.  Whether the wine is a mountain or simply a rock, you can expect it to have mass and strength of character.

     
       

White

     

Pinot Blanc, 2006, Elk Cove, Willamette Valley, WA

    45

Pinot Blanc, 2006, Elk Cove, Willamette Valley, WA

    45

Chardonnay, 2007, Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, CA

    45

Chardonnay, 2005, Simi, Russian River Valley, CA

    54

Chardonnay, 2005, Optima, Russian River Valley, CA

    54

Chardonnay, 2007, Saint - Veran, L'Emitage, Burgundy, France

    68

Chardonnay, 2005, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, "karia", Napa, CA

    70
       

Red

     

Merlot, 2006, Tin Roof, CA

    40

Merlot, 2003, Cafaro, Napa, CA

    60

Merlot, 2005, Merryvale, Napa, CA

    75

Merlot, 2005, J.Bookwalter, Columbia Valley, WA

    80

Meritage, 2004, Murrieta's Well, CA

    65

Meritage, 2002, Bernardus, "Marinus", Carmel Valley, CA

    88
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, Veremonte, Chile       40

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Bommarito, Napa, CA

    54

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003, Altair Sideral, Chile

    65

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006,Schrader Vineyards, Napa, CA

    80

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005, Trinchero, "Stagecoach", Napa, CA

    99

Chianti Classico, 2001, Poggio Bonelli, Tuscany, Italy

    54

Sangiovese, 2004, Dibruno, "Stolpman", Santa Ynez, CA

    75
       

Water-The fluid or flexible things of the world are represented by water.  Like rivers or plants, everything characterized by the water element is affected by and adapts to changes in its surroundings.  The wines of the water element offer great flexibility, and they tend to accommodate the greatest range of foods.

 
       

White

 

Pinot Grigio, 2007, Delle Venezie, Italy

42

Pinot Grigio, 2006, Villa Sandi, Venitia, Italy

49

Sauvignon Blanc, 2007,  Fortress, Lake County, CA

45

Pinot Grigio, 2007, Swanson, Napa, CA

55

Sauvignon Blanc, 2007, Montes, Leyda Valley, Chile

49

Pinot Gris, 2007, Kathy Lynskey, Marlbourgh, New Zealand   

49
Pinot Gris, 2006, Kumeu, Marlbourgh, New Zealand    57
Pinot Gris, 2006, Lamont, Central Otago, New Zealand 70
Verdelho, 2008, Mollydooker, "The Violinist", Mclaren Vale, AUS 65
Off Dry Riesling, 2007, Fritz Hasselbach, Rhine River, Germany  42
Dry Riesling, 2006, Banyan, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA    50
       

Red  

 
Pinot Noir, 2008, Montoya, Carneros, CA       43

Pinot Noir, 2006, Folk Machine, Central Coast, CA

    52

Pinot Noir, 2006, Cambria, "Julia's Vineyard", Santa Maria, CA

    55

Pinot Noir, 2006, Enkidu, Russian River Valley, CA

    70

Pinot Noir, 2006, Buena Vista, Carneros, Sonoma, CA

    65

Pinot Noir, 2005, Saint Romain, Burgundy, France

    90

Pinot Noir, 2006, Elk Cove, "Five Mountain", Willamette Valley, OR

    95

Proprietary Blend, 2006, Sierra Carche, Jumilla, Spain

    99
       
Fire- Fire accounts for all that is capable of moving with great energy and force like a predatory animal.  It exemplifies desire and passion.  These wines are some of the most fun on our list, given the sheer intensity they deliver.  They are dense, juicy, in-your-face, and they tend to pack a bit of heat.  
   

White

 
Chenin Blanc/Semillion, 2006, Vrede en Lust, "Karien", South Africa 40
Chenin Blanc, 2007, Michael Picard, Vouvray, France 45
Chenin Blanc/Viognier, 2007, Pine Ridge, Oakville, CA 49
Viognier, 2007, Banyan, Madera, CA  44
Viognier, 2007, Yalumba, Eden Valley, Barossa, AUS 55
       

Red  

 

Malbec, 2006, Jean Bousquet, "Reserva", Mendoza, Argentina

48

Malbec, 2007, Paul Hobbs, "Felino", Mendoza, Argentina

54
Rhone Blend, 2006, Perrin and Fils, Vinsobres, France 49
Rhone Blend, 2006, Manga Del Brujo, San Gregorio, Spain 52

Rhone Blend, 2007, Kilikanoon, "The Medley", Clare Valley, Aus

    56

Rhone Blend, 2006, Vignerons De Caractere, Gigondas, France

    59

Rhone Blend, 2005, Bois de Menestrel, Vacqueyras, France

    65

Grenache, 2006, Jaffurs, Santa Barbara, CA

    87

Syrah, 2005, Baileyana, "Firepeak", Edna Valley, CA

    59

Shiraz, 2005, Magpie Estate, "The Schnell", Barossa Valley, AUS 

    49

Shiraz, 2005, Penfold's, "Bin 128", Coonawarra,  AUS 

    59

Shiraz, 2005, Kilikanoon, "The Parable", McLaren Vale, Aus

    80

Shiraz, 2004, Dutschke, " St. Jakobi", Barossa Valley, AUS 

    90

Zinfandel, 2006, Hobo, Dry Creek Valley, CA

    52

Zinfandel, 2005, M. Cosentino, "Cigarzin", Napa, CA

    60
       

Wind- Wind is representative of all that can grow or expand.  As with air or smoke, so too does the human mind display this same ability.  Wind denotes wisdom and “open-mindedness.”  The wines of the wind element offer the opportunity to walk the “road less traveled.”  Though they range in style, those people who enjoy trying something new and interesting will quickly discover that these are all gems.

 
   

White

 

White Cabernet, 2006, Penn's Woods, Eddystone, PA  

38

"Co- Conspirator", 2007, Folk Machine, Central Coast, CA

50

Canto, 2005, Cantarutti, Friuli, Italy

    50

Roussanne, “l’Avion” 2005 Stolpman Vineyards, Santa Ynez, CA

    65

Marsanne, 2002, Tahbilk, Central Victoria, Austrailia

    65
Torrontes, 2007, La Linda, Mendoza, Argentina     45

Grenache Blanc, 2007 Curran, Santa Rita Valley, CA

    70

"Gentil", 2002, Hugel, Alsace, France

    55
       

Red

     

Petite Syrah, 2005 Two Angels, High Valley, CA

    55

Petite Syrah,  2005 Optima, Dry Creek Valley, CA

    75

Sky “The Emperor’s List”- Sky stands for anything that is beyond the realm of everyday experience.  In essence, it represents pure energy or higher consciousness; an inherent awareness of all things.  We do not select these wines.  They select us.  For a taste of something extraordinary, we invite you to be chosen by one of the wines from our Emperor’s list.

     
       
White                                  

Gewürztraminer, 2007, Curran, Santa Maria Valley, CA           

    75

Chardonnay, 2005, Ferrari Carano, " Tre Terre", Russian River, CA         

    75

Chardonnay, 2004, Louis Latour, Meursault Premier Cru, Burgundy

    85

Chardonnay, 2007, DuMol, Russian River Valley, CA

129

Chardonnay, 2007, Kistler, " Les Noisetiers", Sonoma Coast, CA

135

Condrieu, 2003, Domaine du Chene, Northern Rhone, France

105

Hermitage, 2005, M. Sorrel, "Les Rocoules", Rhone, France

199
       
Red    

Nebbiolo, 2003, Stolpman, Santa Ynez, CA

70

Syrah, 2006, Les Verriers de Montagnac, Languedoc, France

75

Pinot Noir, 2005, Lamont, Central Otago, New Zealand

85
Pinot Noir, 2005, Miller Wine Works, " Kendrick" Napa, CA 85
Syrah, 2003, Meyer Family Cellars, Mendocino County, CA     95

Shiraz, 2005, Dutschke, "Oscar Semmler", Barrosa Valley, AUS

120

Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, 2006, M.Chapoutier, "La Bernardine", France

125

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, Caymus, Napa, CA

140

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005, Sebastiani, "Cherry Block", Sonoma, CA   

150

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005, Don Melchor, Palo Alto, Chile

    150

Shiraz, 2005, Kilikanoon, "The Oracle", Clare Valley, AUS

    150

Shiraz, 2005, Schubert, "Goose-yard Block", Barossa Valley, AUS

    185

Proprietary Blend, 2005, Montes, "Alpha M", Chlie

    199