Connoisseur's Choice - Ryan Mullins

The philosophy behind your wine list: The philosophy of Murphy’s wine list is to have balance in the selections offered and also highlight artisan producers from all over the world.                                                      

The biggest trend in 2006: New World, high end Pinot Noir was a huge trend in 2006.

Wines I’m drinking now: I’m really enjoying 1998 Francois LeClerc La Viuex St. Jacques Premier Cru Burgundy, a 2001 La Spinetta Vigneto Campe Barolo and Jean Milan Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Champagne.

Favorite wine word (descriptive): “Gulpable” is my favorite wine word right now.  It means that the wine is ultra-smooth and delicious.

The quintessential pairing: San Alejandro Old Vine Las Rocas Garnacha and Murphy’s 10 Spiced Shrimp are a great combination.  The Garnacha compliments the spicy kick of the shrimp.

The bottle I can’t wait to uncork in 2007: 1990 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon is one wine I’m really excited to try.

Next new thing in wine: Small production grower Champagne is going to be a big new trend, I think.  People really care about where their product comes from, and getting the fruit from small production growers of Champagne grapes implies high quality and meticulous attention to detail.

Murphy’s
997 Virginia Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
404-872-0904
www.murphysvh.com