While many diners prefer a margarita or a Mexican beer to go with their meal, wine enthusiasts can not be dissuaded from finding the perfect match to any food. We've put together a list of wines that will go quite nicely, too. To make it easier to match, we've listed wines by their flavor and essence (like "light and fruity" whites or "rich earthy reds") rather than by the varietal. Your server can help you find something ideal, too. Or, go ahead, and just show off!


WINE BY THE GLASS

William Hill Chardonnay
, Napa Valley 2002
Los Cardos Chardonnay , Mendoza, Argentina 2002
Marqués de Cáceres White Rioja, Spain 2002
Segura Viudas (split) Brut Reserva, Spain NV
Walnut Crest Pinot Grigio, Italy, 2003
Enate Tinto Cabernet Saugvignon and Merlot, Salas Bajas, Spain 2002
Casa Solar Tempranillo, Bajo Aragón, Spain 2000
Finca Luzon Merlot, Jumilla, Spain 2002
Premier Sangria with fresh orange, lime, melon, pineapple, and remy martin vsop


VINO BLANCO

Sparkling Wines and Champagne

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
, Champagne, France NV
Segura Viudas Cava Brut Reserva, Heredad, Spain NV
Iron Horse De Blanc, Green Valley, Sonoma 1992

Wines for Heat and Spice

Cooper Mountain Pinot Gris
, Oregon 2000*
Gundlach Bundschu Gewürztraminer, Sonoma 2000
Domaine Julian Meyer “Grittermatte” Riesling, Alsace, France 2000

Herbal, Citrus, Light Bodied White Wines

Palacio De Menade Verdejo
, Spain 2002
Monte Xanic Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, Baja California, Mexico 2001
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 2002
Honig Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 2001

Dry, Crisp White Wines

Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
, Russian Rivers Ranch 2002 (half bottle)
ZD Chardonnay, Napa 2000 (half bottle)
William Hill Chardonnay, Napa 2001
Stonestreet Chardonnay, Sonoma 1999
Trefethen Chardonnay “Library Select”, Napa 1995
Chalk Hill Chardonnay “Estate Bottled”, Sonoma 1998


VINO ROJO

Soft, Mellow, Medium Bodied Red Wines

Cinnabar Merlot
, Central Coast 1999 (half bottle)
Estancia Red Meritage, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 1998 (half bottle)
Flora Springs Sangiovese, Napa 2001
Cain Cuvée (Cabernet, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc), Napa Valley NV
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley 1999

Spicy, Intense Red Wines

Bonterra Sirah
, Mendocino 1998*
Rocking Horse Zinfandel, Napa Valley 1999
Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel “Pagani Ranch”, Santa Cruz 1999
Marques De Cáceres Tempranillo “Gran Reserva” , Rioja, Spain 1994

Deep, Robust, Full Bodied Red Wines

Chianti Classico, Coultibuono
, Italy 1999* (half bottle)
Marques De Arienzo Tempranillo “Crianza”, Rioja, Spain 1998
St. Francis Cabernet Saugvignon, Sonoma 1999
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Saugvignon, Napa 1999
Silver Oak Cabernet Saugvignon, Alexander Valley 1997

*Organic Wines.  Border Grill is committed to supporting organic farming practices and sustained agriculture.



Draft Beer

Dos Equis Amber
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Tecate
Boddingtons Pub Ale



Bottled Beer

Pacifico
Heineken
Bohemia
Amstel Light
Negra Modelo
St. Pauli (non alcoholic)
Pyramid Hefeweizen