The Big Red Monster, Syrah, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah blend, California This non-vintage wine has a movie motif, with a label that looks like a 1950s film poster. The edges of the label even feature faux chipping to enhance the vintage look. Various puns in the wording (for example, it’s from Big Red Productions, not Vineyards) further enhance the movie theme. The wine is far from monstrous, though. The big red monster team believes in using grape varietals that are most suited to California’s wicked hot climate – grape varieties that are happy with the sun, heat and lack of water. Winemakers, Jeff Booth and Bob Pepi have blended a monster of a wine. Rich in delicious blackcurrant and cherry aromas and full bodied with beautiful tannins and a long lasting mouthfeel, something that will complement the fattest steak or the heartiest of pasta dishes. This wine should not be drunk by itself. Once uncorked, please allow the Monster to breathe for at least half an hour before consuming. Available by the Bottle $40 The Fish Market's Winekeeper While “The Winekeeper” was making a name in the service industry, The Original Fish Market was one of the first and only restaurants in the area to have a Winekeeper System. The Winekeeper keeps wines fresh as the moment they are uncorked for up to six weeks. The system protects all wines from “turning” by instantly replacing the oxygen in a freshly opened bottle with pure, odorless, tasteless nitrogen gas, thereby eliminating the oxidation process which is damaging to opened wine. Thru this system we are able to offer fifty-two wines by-the-glass.

Wine Reviews
	2005 Bad Habit Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache Priest Ranch, Napa Valley Michael Austin grew up in a monastery on the outskirts of France. He was raised by a pack of wild nuns who taught him how to live on the strict diet of wine, cheese and real estate investments. Today, he is religious about only one thing – making great wine. Available by the Bottle $113
	2005 Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast The invention of the bicycle ushered in a new spirit of freedom during the late 19th century. The Golden Age of Cycling reached its pinnacle in 1895 – the same year French painter G. Massians created one of the great Parisian art posters advertising a fashionable new bicycle: “Cycles Gladiator.” This famed artwork now graces the bottles of these classic wines from California’s Central Coast. His mythological image of the “winged bicycle” captures the stylish grace, beauty, and unfettered freedom of our hillside vineyards. It is velvety smooth, with enormously ripe cassis, milk chocolate, cherry pie, Vanilla and cinnamon spice flavors. At this price it’s a steal, and easy to find. Let Cycles Gladiator whisk you away for the ride of your life. Available by the Bottle $32
	2002 Palandri Shiraz Western Australia The Gecko depicted on the label is an ancient creature that lives in Western Australia. The Gecko is part of this ancient landscape where the shale soils and cool maritime climate produce wines of the exceptional quality. This Margaret River Shiraz has intense blueberry and pepper aromas supported by vanillin nuances of American oak. The palate has spicy berry jam characters, which dominate the whole palate, with a gentle tannin grip evident on the finish. Available by the Bottle $62
	2005 Cline, Red Truck Cabernet Sauvignon California The vintage red truck sits idle in the long, dusty driveway, beckoning as you walk by. Its round, familiar lines warm your heart as you slide in on the soft, smooth leather, and when the engine roars to life, you know that baby promises adventure. This Cabernet Sauvignon is the same way. Its rich aromas of blackberry and smooth vanilla invite you to take a sip, and as those bright berry flavors mix with mysterious notes of dark chocolate and toasty oak, you know you are in for an exciting ride. Take it for a spin...like all of Cline wines, this Red Truck is guaranteed to be a smooth ride. Available by the bottle $26

On Staff

Charles Casto, General Manager Charles Casto, General Manager, has worked in the food and beverage industry for twenty-seven years. Included is: Hotel Industries, Military Officers Club, Italian Restaurant, Manager of a country club and The Original Fish Market Restaurant. In 1998, he opened The Pittsburgh Fish Market as the Assistant General Manager. In 2001 the restaurant became The Original Fish Market and Casto was promoted as the General Manager.

Rhiannon Naylor Holmes, Assistant General Manager Rhiannon Naylor Holmes, Assistant General Manager, started in the food and beverage industry almost ten years ago. In 1996, she started as a server at this property, and was promoted in management through the years, working her way to her present position, Assistant General Manager, in 2001. Among the many responsibilities, Rhiannon orders and maintains the entire wine and beverage inventory.