Wine Features

"During the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be easy to neglect the simple pleasures. That's where we come in. At Brennan's of Houston, we serve only the finest cuisine in order to leave you with a memory not soon forgotten. It is only logical to ensure that we fill your glass with the finest wines as well. Our wines have been meticulously selected, thoroughly tasted and arranged on our menu for your consideration. Did we mention they've been thoroughly tasted? Through years of pouring this 'Nectar of Gods' we have determined that our patrons value not only first-rate fare, but also the chance to enjoy a beautiful hand-crafted wine as well. Our wine team is dedicated to obtaining your favorite wines, those we know you'll love and ones you thought were impossible to find. If you catch us watching you take your first sip, don't be alarmed, we just want to make sure we have "knocked your socks off" and have created a harmonious balance between your glass and your plate!" -- Jason Sherman, Wine Director / Wine Guy

****Please note, below is not our complete wine list. Our list spans 29 pages and wine selection based on availability.****

Selections from Our Wine Guy

MacPhail Chardonnay "Gap's Crown", Sonoma Coast 2009

Gargiulo Merlot "Money Road Ranch", Oakville, Napa Valley 2007

Larue Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2010 (limited)

Peay Syrah "Les Titans", Sonoma Coast 2009

Wines We Love with Our Food

Alberice Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy 2011

Dry, crisp and refreshing. Grown in the foothills of the towering, now-cooled Alps, this brisk and lively, lemon-rich white wine is full of flavors of crisp pears, green apples, plenty of Meyer lemon rind and fresh herbs. Nervous and energetic yet very juicy in the middle; the finish is stoney and pure, just like the neighboring glaciers one can see from the vineyard. Great for any appetizer or shellfish.

Domaine de Margalleau Vouvray Sec, Loire Valley, France 2011

Chenin Blanc. This is what Vouvray should be...green apple, stone fruit, and great minerality. Just enough residual sweetness to leave you wanting more. Ideal for a light cheese course or Brennan's quail.

Shea Wine Cellars "Shea Vineyard" Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2009

A lively nose of ripe pear and floral nuances, Hints of red and green apple with a faint touch of oak round out this wine's finish. A great wine to have on its own or with a variety of foods. One of the few historically consistent great vineyard in Oregon. Try with our crab cakes!

Robert Foley "Kelly's Cuvee" Syrah, Napa Valley 2010

Only 200 cases made. Very dark, inky and spicy. Firmly structured with balanced moderate tannis and natural acidity, flavors of spicy blackberry explode across the palate with a rich finish. Deliciously concentrated, this syrah is built for both early and future drinking. Harris Ranch Strip pairs well.

Copain "Estate" Trousseau, Russian River Valley 2011

Limited production wine made from a 3-acre vineyard in Russian River Valley. A nose similar to many pinot noirs of the region -- rose petal and spicy, floral notes. Flavors of dried herbs, sweet fruits and nutmeg with a finish of savory meat and white pepper. Perfect for Quail or Duck.

Barr Estate "Reserve" Petite Verdot, Paso Robles 2007

Mostly petite verdot blended with a little cabernet sauvignon. Unexpected scents of raspberries, cherries and blackberry jam. Soft flavors of red and black fruit, ripe plums and cedar box. A great opportunity to try and stand-alone petite verdot, as it usually blended with other varietals. Lamb Chops go great with this one!

Tentute Dettori "Tenores" Cannonau, Sardinia, Italy 2006

Made from the Grenache grape, called Cannonau in Sardinia. Refusing to use chemical fertilizers in the vineyards, or sulphur in the bottle, this is "natural" winemaking at its best...from the best. Aromas of ripe figs, brown sugar, leather and even green olive. Often mistaken for well-aged Barolo or Burgundy, with flavors of cinnamon stick, red apples and blackberry jam. A unique wine to be enjoyed with cheese or a nice steak.

Wines of Exceptional Value

Wines that are changing vintages, are no longer available or we just plain feel like giving you a good deal on! Availability may be limited.

White Wine

Quill "Stagecoach Vineyard" Viognier, Napa 2008

Pelerin "Les Tournesols" Viognier Blend, Santa Lucia Highlands 2009

Cade, by Plumpjack, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 2010

Lambert Bridge Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek 2008

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2011

Delheim Gewurztraminer, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2011

Scholium Project "Naucratic" Verdelho, California 2009

Epilogue Chardonnay, North Coast 2010

Estancia "Pinnacles Raches" Chardonnay, Monterey 2011

Wrath "San Saba Vineyard" Chardonnay, Monterey 2010

Robert Mondavi "Fume Blanc", Oakville, Napa 2008

Rose Wine

McPherson Cellars, Texas 2008

Red Wine

Northstar Merlot, Walla Walla, Washington 2006

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2010

Lambert Bridge Zinfandel, Dry Creek 2009

Lambert Bridge Merlot, Sonoma Valley 2006

Parador "Reserva" Cabernet Blend, Napa 2003

Kenwood "Jack London" Red Zinfandel, Sonoma Mountain 2010

Terrazas "Las Compuertas" Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza 2008

Laurel Glen "Counterpoint" Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain 2007

Franciscan "Magnificat" Cabernet Blend, Napa 2008

Saddleback Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa 2006

Malvira Nebbiolo, Langhe, Italy 2006

Kokomo Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Sonoma 2010

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