The depth and breadth of its California and Burgundy selections is excellent. Wines such as multiple vintages and bottlings of Kistler and Marcassin chardonnays, mature cabernets from the likes of Etude, Beringer Reserve, Opus One, Mondavi Reserve, Chateau Montelena, Heitz Martha's Vineyard and Silver Oak are some of the treats on the list. Hot new boutiques such as Harlan Estate, Colgin-Schrader, and Pahlmeyer also make their annual appearances here. Burgundy is deep in both red and white, with producer's such as Comtes Lafon, Niellon, Ramonet, Meo-Camuzet, Leroy, Dujac, and others reads like a who's who of the Cote D'Or. There are well-selected Bordeaux and Rhones for all price levels here as well.
Prices are shockingly fair.
In fact, only Harry's at Hanover Square offers more consistent steals on their winelist. As fine an array of wines as are found here, it is the food of Scott Bryan that takes center stage. When Scott is at the helm, there is never a dull moment or near-miss on the plate. The ingredients are as fresh as can be, the flavors and textures harmonize seamlessly, and the presentations are dramatic without being pretentious. Scott's stay at Le Bernardin in its heyday has given him as fine a touch with seafood as anyone in New York.