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Each category lists items from lightest to fullest body.
cocktails and 0% abv................................................................. 2
draft, bottled beer and cider selection............................. 3
wine on tap.................................................................................. 4
sparkling by the glass............................................................. 4
whites by the glass................................................................... 4
reds by the glass....................................................................... 4
flights.......................................................................................... 4,5
sherries, ports and sweets by the glass............................. 5
Party-sized wine.......................................................................... 5
Bubbly and rosé.......................................................................... 6
CURIOSITIES................................................................................... 6
clean, crisp, refreshing whites.............................................. 6,7
floral, spicy, exotic whites...................................................... 7,8
rich, savory, complex whites................................................... 8,9
soft, fresh, smooth reds.......................................................... 9
spicy, earthy, exotic reds......................................................... 10
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beer on tap
cocktails
Ballast Point, Sculpin, IPA, CA $8 7% abv: Widely regarded
as one of the best West-Coast style IPAs out there.
Kulmbacher, Pilsner, Germany $6,
BIG 20 oz. for $8 4.9% abv: From Hamburg to Bamberg,
Germans are voting this as the #1 Pils in blind tastings.
Piedmont Fizz $9
Highball: Cocchi Americano, Fennel, Lemon, Club Soda
Sippy-Cup $12
Highball: Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Spicy Ginger Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Lime
Adonis $12
Up: Fino Sherry, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
Angostura Sour $12
Up: Angostura Bitters, Lemon, Egg White
El Barrio Tiki $12
Rocks: Fino Sherry, Orgeat, Allspice Vanilla Syrup, Lime
Ceylon Saison $10
Highball: Amontillado Sherry, Saison, Cinnamon Syrup, Lemon
Ommegang, Hennepin, NY $8, 12 oz.
7.7% abv: Farmhouse saison from upstate. An ale flavored with
ginger, coriander, and sweet orange peel.
Singlecut, John Michael Dark Lyric Lagrrr, NY $7,
BIG 20 oz. for $9 5.9% abv: A well-balanced lager from our
backyard. A brand new brewery in Queens with a music theme.
Left Hand Brewing Company, Milk Stout (Nitro), CO $7, 6%
abv: Roasted coffee, brown sugar and vanilla cream offset by
hoppy bitterness. Dark and delicious.
Victory, Headwaters Pale Ale, PA $7,
BIG 20 oz. for $9 5.1% abv: Crisp and aromatic.
bottled cider
Applewood Winery, Naked Flock, NY $12,
22 oz. 6.8% abv: Hudson Valley apples fermented with
Champagne yeast. Sweetened with a touch of honey.
Wandering Aengus, Anthem Pear Cider, Oregon $8,
12 oz. 6.2% abv: Northwestern apple cider finished with
Bosc and Anjou pears.
Samuel Smith's, Organic Cider, UK $10,
18.7 oz. 5% abv: Crisp and clean, with bright apple flavor. Kiss
of sweetness.
Original Sin, Cherry Tree, New York $14,
750 ml 6.7% abv: Heirloom apples with cherries.
Gluten-free.
Etienne Dupont, Cidre Bouché Brut de Normandie, France
2011 $12, 375 ml 5.5% abv:
This organic cider features hand-picked apples.
Slyboro, Hidden Star, New York $20,
750 ml 9% abv: A sparkling, demi-sec cider from the foothills of
the Adirondacks? Yes, please!
Sarasola, Original Basque Cider, Spain $18, 750 ml 6%
abv: Tart, with some natural fermentation notes.
Great food partner.
bottled beer
The Perfect Crime, European Blonde, Belgium $8, 11.2 oz.
6% abv: Dry, earthy, yeasty and on the lighter side. Goes down
almost too easy.
Straffe Hendrik, Heritage, Oak Aged Quadrupel Ale, Belgium
2011 $32, 25oz.11% abv: Bottle-conditioned. Rich, elegant,
chewy, even, and brewed in a very limited quantity.
Thornbridge, Jaipur, India Pale Ale, United Kingdom $11,
16.9 oz. 5.9% abv: An American style IPA with British Pale Ale
modesty.
BFM, Bon Chien, Biére de Garde, Switzerland $32, 25oz.
11 % abv: Blurring the boundaries between wine, port, and beer,
this is supremely complex and rewarding to drink.
Try our sangria for $10
Brooklyn Brewery, Sorachi Ace, Strong Farmhouse Ale, New
York $20, 750 ml. 7.6% abv: A unique ale brewed with a the cool
and rare Japanese-developed hybrid hop Sorachi Ace.
0% ABV
Anchorage Brewing, Galaxy White IPA, Alaaska $20, 25 oz.
7% abv: A stellar bottle-conditioned beer that somehow tastes
like Alaska: refreshing and slighly piney.
Eviltwin Brewing, Ron And The Beast Ryan, Saison-Style Ale,
Denmark $14 22 oz. 7% abv: A little on the funky side thanks to
a touch of brettanomyces and also a little more hoppy bite than in
your typical saison.
Monferrato $13
Flute: Sparkling Wine, Cocchi Americano, Peychauds Bitters
Fig and Thistle $12
Rocks: Cardamaro, Fig Preserves, Lemon
Elderflower GRAPEFRUIT SODA $3.50
P&h soda co. sarsaparilla $3.50
Highball: ruby grapefruit, elderflower cordial, soda
Highball: old-school root beer
Schneider & Sohn. Hopfen-Weisse, Weizenbock, Germany
$11, 16.9 oz. 8.2% abv: A heartily hopped wheat bock aged in
barrels once used for gin and pinot noir.
so much pretty $4
p&h soda co. lovage $3.50
Almond’22, Pink IPA, Pink Pepper Italian Pale Ale, Italy $12,
12 oz. 6% abv: An IPA brewed with pink peppercorns. Unfiltered,
unpasteurized and bottle-conditioned.
Highball: reminiscent of celery soda
Highball: ginger beer, star anise, lime
p&h soda co. Cream $3.50
hibiscus lemonade cooler $3.50
Highball: sweet, with Tahitian vanilla beans
Highball: hibiscus cordial, lemon, simple syrup
pellegrino aranciata $3
Rocks: sparkling orangeade
ICED TEA: $3 - TROPICAL GREEN OR PEKOE
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Thornbridge, Saint Petersburg, Imperial Russian Stout,
United Kingdom $10, 16.9 oz. 7.7% abv: Full-bodied stout, with
smoky and chocolate notes. Bottle-conditioned.
The Bruery, Rugbrød, Dark Rye Ale, California $16,
25 oz. 8% abv: Brewed with 3 types of rye malt; a slightly bitterr,
hearty winter brew.
Wrasslers, XXXX, Full Stout, Ireland $8, 11.2 oz. 5.7% abv: "a
stout like your grandfather used to drink". Bottle conditioned and
unpasteurized.
Birra del Borgo, My Antonia, Italy $12, 12.7 oz. 7.5% abv:
Continually-hopped Imperial pilsner; a collaboration with Dogfish
Head Brewery.
Harviestoun, Ola Dubh, Scotland $10, 11.2 oz. 8% abv: Aged
in whisky casks. Chocolatey and roasty, with a bittersweet finish.
Stone Brewing Co., Double Bastard Ale, California $18,
22 oz. 11.2% abv: A big beer for sure, but incredibly well-balanced
for an ale of this strength.
Aecht, Schlenkerla Rauchbier, Germany $7, 16.9 oz. 5.1%
abv: Their website is www.smokebeer.com. Enough said.
Hoppin' Frog, B.O.R.I.S., Barrel Aged Oatmeal Imperial Stout,
Ohio $21 22 oz. 9.4% abv: "Grand-daddy" of stout styles. Deep
roasted flavor offset by robust hop character, aged in whiskey
barrels.
an alcohol-free malt beverage. Erdinger calls it the "sports and
fitness drink".
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Erdinger, N/A, Germany $4, 12 oz. less than 0.5% abv: Enjoy
Wine on Tap
Pinot Blanc: Lieb Cellars, Long Island, New York
2011 $9 12.5% abv Highly quaffable and from our
backyard!
Mourvédre Blend: Donkey & Goat, Prospector,
California 2011 $13 13.6% abv Open top fermentation,
wild yeast, juicy and delicious.
Sauvignon Blanc: Gotham Project, Elqui Valley, Chile
2012 $12 13.5%abv Try this crisp number from South of
the equator.
Touriga Nacional Blend: Agricultura, Alentejo,
Portugal 2010 $9 14%abv
30% Touriga Nacional, 40% Trincadeira and 30%
Aragonez (aka Tempranillo)
sparkling wine by the glass
Gruet, Blanc de Noirs, Albuquerque, New Mexico NV
$12 12%abv
Delicious sparkling wine from New Mexico?
You betcha.
Rosé: Montalbera, Roseus, Piedmont, Italy NV $11
12.5%abv 100% Grignolino, this pink sparkler is fullbodied. Perfect food partner.
White wine by the glass
Grüner Veltliner: Josef Ehmoser, Von Den
Terrassen, Wagram, Austria 2011 $10 12%abv
Grüner like it's supposed to be - crisp, spicy, and versatile
with food pairings.
Riesling Ice Wine: Mission Hill, Reserve,
Okanagan Valley, Canada 2009
Ice Cider: Eden, Calville Blend, West Charleston,
Vermont 2010
Champagne: Rosé: Vranken, Demoiselle, NV $28,
187 ml mini-bottle 12%abv
Your companions will be jealous when they see the bottle
- vivacious
fortified wine by the glass
Viognier Blend: Domaine Le Garrigon, Côtes du
Rhône Villages Visan, France 2011 $12 13%abv 60%
Viognier and 40% Bourboulenc, a perfect winter white.
Edelzwicker: Domaine Mittancht-Klack,
Alsace, France NV $9 12.5%abv
Edel means noble and zwicker means blend.
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc and more!
Tempranillo: Viña Santurnia, Crianza, Rioja, Spain
2007 $12 13.5%abv Good structure. Kiss of American
oak. A perfect wine for red meat.
Garnacha: Bodegas Esteban Martin, Cha Cha, Cariñena, Spain 2011 $9 13.5%abv
Juicy and spicy. Makes you want to dance.
Cabernet Franc: Jean-Maurice Raffault,
Chinon, Loire Valley, France 2010 $13 13%abv
Expressive, lip-smacking goodness. A versatile food
partner.
Sangiovese: Tenuta Ghiaccio Forte, Vigne del Passero, Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany, Italy 2011
$11 14.5%abv In this part of Tuscany, the local dialect
for Sangiovese is Morellino.
Syrah/Grenache: Château Trillol,
Corbières, France 2008 $11 14%abv
Deep, dark and bottle age (!) from the South of France.
Cabernet Franc: Pellegrini Vineyards, North Fork
of Long Island, New York 2007 $11 13%abv Classic
Bordeaux varietal from one of the oldest wineries on the
North Fork.
Teroldego: Red Tail Ridge, RTR Vineyard, Finger
Lakes 2010 $18 12%abv. See what this Italian varietal
can do upstate. Rounded and full with red fruits and
bright acidity.
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend: Lenz, North Fork of Long
Island, New York 2008 $10 40% Cabernet Sauvignon,
35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 5%
Malbec. Bordeaux in our backyard.
Make it a flight. Sample ALL THREE
(3 oz. pours) for $20
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how sweet it is
Champagne: Duc du Romet NV $20 12%abv
A Blanc de Noirs, made from 75% Pinot Meunier and
25% Pinot Noir - ripe
Chardonnay: Marie-Pierre Manciat, Les Morizottes,
Mâcon, Burgundy, France 2010 $11 12.5%abv Steely
freshness, with great
minerality.
fun with local reds
Make it a flight. Sample ALL FOUR
(3 oz. pours) for $24
Grüner Veltliner Ice Wine: Farenheit 19,
Burgenland, Austria 2009
Riesling: Von Buhl, Maria Schneider Jazz, Pfalz,
Germany 2010 $13 11%abv
Medium-dry, with lots of peaches and minerals. Grammywinning Maria helped select the grapes.
Pinot Noir/Gamay: Lou Dumont, Bourgogne Passetout-Grains, Burgundy, France 2008 $14 12.5%abv
Elegant and gamey. One of
Burgundy's great oddities.
We are excited to feature 4 different vintages of
Paumanok's semi-dry Riesling: 2009, 2010, 2011
and 2012. From the North Fork of Long Island, all
of these wines clock in at 10% abv.
See what happens when fruit gets frozen before it
ferments. Sample ALL THREE (1 oz. pours) for $20:
Orange Wine: Malvasia/Ortugo/Marsanne:
Denavolo, Dinavolino, VDT, Emilia-Romagna,
Italy (2009) $12 12%abv Indigenous varietal+cult
winemaker+skin contact=funky,
“orange” wine. Just drink it.
red wine by the glass
see how riesling ages
Fino: Emilio Lustau, Jarana $10 15%abv
Dry and crisp. Try with something fried or as an aperitif.
White Port: Ferreira $11 19.5%abv Not your
grandma's white port. Citrusy, floral and crisp.
Amontillado: Emilio Lustau, Los Arcos $12
18.5%abv Dry and nutty, with hints of smoke and raisins
Late Bottled Vintage: Niepoort 2005 $10
20%abv“Little brother” of Niepoort’s vintage port.
Dark plums and chocolate, with a fabulous texure.
Oloroso: Emilio Lustau, Don Nuño $14 20%abv
Rich, but not sweet. Bitter chocolate, baked chestnuts,
pronounced acidity.
Tawny Port: Niepoort, 10 year $16 20%abv
Citrus peel, dried apricot, toffee, caramel and honey.
The wines in this blend average 10 years in age.
Pedro Ximénez: Emilio Lustau, San Emilio $16
17%abv Rich and unctuous. Sweet, but not
oppressively so.
Madeira: Broadbent, Rainwater $11 19%abv This
medium-dry wine is great as an apertif or a digestive.
sweet wine by the glass
Moscato d’Asti: La Morandina, Piedmont, Italy 2011
$12 5%abv Frizzante, with a kiss of sweetness and lots
of orange blossoms. Great way to end (or start!) a meal.
Grenache Blend: Domaine de La Rectorie, Cuvée
Léon Parcé, Banyuls, France 2006 $11 17%abv
Banyuls is our go-to wine for pairing with chocolate.
Malvasia Bianca: Palmina, Santita, Larner
Vineyard, Santa Ynez, California 2001 $20 17%abv
Just 300 bottles were produced of this Vin Santo-style
wine.
Scheurebe: Steindorfer, Trockenbeerenauslese, Burgenland, Austria 2002 $18 9%abv
Pronouned shoy-ray-bah, the varietal is named after Dr.
Scheu, its breeder. Rebe is German for vine.
Riesling Ice Wine: Mission Hill, Reserve,
Okanagan Valley, Canada 2009 $17 8.5%abv
These grapes were frozen on the vine and picked
during the night at below-freezing temperatures.
Gros Manseng/Petit Manseng: Domaine
Cauhapé, Ballet d’Octobre, Jurançon, France 2006
$12 13%abv Fresh yet supple. Pair it with foie gras or
cheese. Or have it for dessert.
Grüner Veltliner Ice Wine: Farenheit 19,
Burgenland, Austria 2009 $16 9%abv Sweet and tart
at the same time. Try it with cheese.
party-sized wine (magnums)
Sparkling: Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs, North
Coast, California 2009 $148
100% Chardonnay - fresh, juicy and structured. It's
been served in the White House.
Grenache Blend: Domaine de Villeneuve, Les
Vieilles Vignes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley,
France 2007 $128 Some of the vines are close to 100
years old. Cherries, black raspberries, mineral notes and
fine tannins.
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Bubbly
Champagne, Multi-vintage
Champagne, RosÉ
Gaston Chiquet, Blanc de Blancs d’Äy Brut $110 1
of only 2 all-Chardonnay Champagnes made from the
Äy vineyards - perfumed
Vranken, Demoiselle, $28, 187 ml
Your companions will be jealous when they see the
bottle - vivacious
Duc de Romet, Brut Prestige $80
A Blanc de Noirs, made from 75% Pinot Meunier and
25% Pinot Noir - ripe
Henri Billiot $120
All Grand Cru vineyards, just a few hundred cases come
to the U.S. - complex
Varnier-Farnier, Grand Cru Brut $120
This Domaine has just 4 hectares (under 10 acres!) of
Grand Cru vineyards - chalky
Pierre Brigandat, Blanc de Noirs $68
A small organic grower, who focuses exclusively on
Pinot Noir - rich
Sparkling/frizzante
Adriano Adami, Garbél, Prosecco di Treviso, Veneto, Italy NV $36 Garbel is an arcane word from Veneto
dialect that means a dry, crisp, and tart wine.
Domaine du Vieux Pressoir, Saumur Rosé, Loire
Valley, France NV $46
100% Cabernet Franc. Raspberries and firm
acidity.
Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs, North Coast, California 2008 $74
A domestic sparkler that rivals Champagne - 100%
Chardonnay - vibrant
Montalbera, Roseus, Piedmont, Italy NV $44 100%
Grignolino, this pink sparkler is full-bodied. Perfect
food partner.
Raventós i Blanc, de Nit, Rosé Cava,
Catalunya, Spain 2008 $50
55% Macabeo, 20% Xarel-lo, 20% Parrellada & a
touch of Monastrell for complexity and color.
Gruet, Blanc de Noirs, Albequerque, New Mexico
NV $48
Delicious sparkling wine from New Mexico?
You betcha.
Ca' Montanari, Opera '02, Lambrusco di
Modena, Secco, Emilia Romagna, Italy 2010 $42
Dry, with red fruits and lots of savory notes.
Still rosÉ
Grenache: Donkey & Goat, Isabel’s Cuvée,
Mendocino, California 2011 $48 100%
Grenache Gris from 90+ year-old vines. Fruity, yet dry,
it’s named after their first daughter.
Prieto Picudo: Flor del Paramo, Vino de la Tierra
de Castilla Y Leon, Spain 2010 $42 Try this juicy
number from an indigenous Spanish varietal that's
normally made into red wines.
Xinomavro: Diofili, Stiatista, Greece 2011 $32 85%
Xinomavro and 15% Moschomavro from 70 year old
vineyards. Nice fruit, and dry, too.
Sauvignon Blanc: Lieu Dit,
Santa Ynez Valley, California 2011 $60
Try the brighter side of Sauvignon Blanc. A
collaborative project between a winemaker and a
sommelier.
Aligoté: Domaine Pierre Morey, Bourgogne
Aligoté, Burgundy, France 2008 $38
Try Burgundy’s “other” white grape. Light,
precise and herbaceous.
Sauvignon Blanc: Roth Estates, Alexander
Valley, Sonoma, California 2010 $48 Classic,
well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc.
Cortese: Valli Unite, Bianchino, VDT,
Piedmont, Italy (2010) $40 From a selfsustained commune, this biodynamic wine is highly
drinkable
Sauvignon Blanc: Man O'War,
Waiheke Island, New Zealand 2011 $40
What you love about NZ SB, but balanced by 15%
Semillon. Rich texture.
Pecorino: Velenosi, Villa Angela, Falerio, Marche,
Italy $44
An ancient, indigenious varietal yields a wine with
great citrus and floral aromas and flavors.
Colombard/Sauvignon Blanc: Domaine
Laplace, Aramis, Côtes de Gascogne, France
2011 $28 30 year old vines; fresh with lots of grapefruit. Light and zippy.
Premsal/Callet: Anima Negra, Quíbia,
Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain 2009 $36
Quíbia refers to the state of bliss one
experiences when in Mallorca. We couldn’t agree
more.
Picpoul: Domaine Félines Jourdan, Picpoul de
Pinet, Languedoc, France 2011 $32
Picpoul means "lip-smacking" in the regional
dialect. We agree.
Hondarrabi Zuri: Itsas Mendi, Bizkaiko
Txakolina, Basque, Spain 2011 $48
This one dances on the tongue.
Grüner Veltliner: Josef Ehmoser, Von Den
Terrassen, Wagram, Austria 2011 $40 Grüner like
it's supposed to be - crisp, spicy, and versatile with
food pairings.
Melon de Bourgogne: Henri Poiron,
Les Quatres Routes, Muscadet,
Loire Valley, France 2010 $36 From the best appellation in the region, this wine is a dream with seafood.
Chardonnay: Grossot, Vaucoupin, Premier Cru,
Chablis, Burgundy, France 2009 $76 Corinne and
Jean-Pierre are a young couple in their 30s making
exquisite Chablis.
Asprinio: The Intrepid Wine Company,
Campania, Italy 2008 $42 This indigenous
varietal is grown on poplar trees, where the vines can
rise 30-45 feet in the air.
Bianchello del Maturo: Claudio Morelli,
Terrazze, Marche, Italy 2010 $36
Zippy, crisp and loaded with minerality. Add a new
Italian varietal to your repetoire.
Garganega: Le Battistelle, Montesei, Soave
Calssico, Veneto, Italy 2010 $40 The volcanic soil
imparts a great deal of minerality. Look for pears and
flowers, too.
Cercial/Bical: Vadio, Bairrada, Portugal 2010
$40 Small, sustainable family project with decadesold vines. Lean and mineral driven.
Floral, Spicy, Exotic Whites
curiosities
Underberg, Natural Herb Bitters, Germany $3
44%abv Our favorite digestive ever! As the bottles
says, “After a good meal, to feel bright and alert.”
clean, crisp, refreshing whites continued
Pommeau de Normandie, Famille L. Dupont,
France $12 17%abv Blend of Calvados and apple
juice. Rich and complex, with apple-y sweetness.
Clean, Crisp Refreshing whites
Sauvignon Blanc: Jean-Paul Picard, Sancerre, Loire
Valley, France 2011 $28, 375 ml The Picard family
has been making wine in Sancerre since the 1600s minerally
Sauvignon Blanc: Ludovic Chanson,
Les Gavroche, Touraine Blanc, Loire Valley, France
2009 $40 Les Gavroche translates to little rascal. Biodynamic. Fresh and honeyed.
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Chenin Blanc: Sébastien Brunet, Arpent,
Sec, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France 2010 $50 No
machines, no chemicals. Apples, quince blossoms
and racy minerals. Dry.
Albariño: Bonny Doon Vineyard, Ca’Del Solo
Vineyard and Jesperson Ranch, Central Coast,
California 2010 $48 Varietally correct, with
beautiful minerality and persistence.
Romorantin: François Cazin, Cour-Cheverny, Loire
Valley, France 2009 $38
Keep this rare grape alive. Old vines. Hand-picked
fruit. Great concentration of flavor.
Torrontes: Bodega Tukma, Reserva,
Cafayate, Salta, Argentina 2010 $32 Highly
aromatic. Kiss of sweetness on the finish. Versatile
food companion.
Pinot Blanc: St. Innocent, Freedom Hill
Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 $44
Luscious, yet dry. Tropical, citrus, floral and spice.
Semillon: Brokenwood, Oakey Creek, Hunter
Valley, South Australia, Australia 2006 $60 Semillon from the Hunter Valley is like none other. Crafted
by a fun-loving crew.
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Floral, Spicy, Exotic Whites, Continued
Riesling: Reinhold Haart, Piesporter,
Mosel, Germany 2007 $40
The Haart family has the longest winemaking tradition
in the village of Piesport. Dry.
Riesling: Alzinger, Dürnsteiner Liebenberg,
Smaragd, Wachau, Austria 2004 $108
In the Wachau, the ripest grapes are deemed “smaragd”, after a green vineyard-living lizard.
Riesling: Dönnhoff, Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl,
Kabinett, Nahe, Germany 2011 $48
Lip-smacking good, with both fruit and savory characteristics. Off-dry.
Edelzwicker: Domaine Mittancht-Klack, Alsace,
France NV $45 1L Edel means noble and zwicker
means blend. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc
and more!
Riesling: Von Buhl, Maria Schneider Jazz, Pfalz,
Germany 2010 $52
Medium-dry, with lots of peaches and minerals.
Grammy-winning Maria helped select the grapes.
Grüner Veltliner: Nigl, Freiheit, Kremstal, Austria
2010 $52 Racy yet creamy. Great acidity with a spicy
finish. A go-to wine for food.
Neuburger: K. Alphart, Thermenregion,
Austria 2009 $48 If you like Grüner, try Neuburger. A
touch rounder, with great minerality.
Riesling: Reuscher-Haart, Piesporter,
Göldtropfchen, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2010 $42
One sip’s all it takes. It's that good.
Gewürztraminer: Dirler, Grand Cru Saering, Alsace,
France 2002 $110
Full-bodied, with textbook lychee and spices.
Incredibly long finish.
Riesling: Hexamer, Meddersheimer
Rheingrafenberg Quarzit Reserve, Nahe,
Germany 2008 $50 A young vintner creating fruitdriven, terroir-focused wines. Dry.
Gewürztraminer: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Lot
17M, Alsace, France 2009, $58
Rich, intense, showy, medium-sweet wine from 45 year
old vines.
Riesling: Maria Longen, Thörnricher Ritsch,
Alte Reben, Spätlese, Mosel, Germany 2009 $56
The second steepest vineyard in all of Europe. 147 year
old vines! Delicious.
Rich, Savory, Complex Whites, Continued
Viognier: Miner Family Vineyards, Simpson
Vineyard, Napa Valley, California 2010 $48 Vibrant
tropical fruits. Honeysuckle. Pair it with food!
Roussanne: Donkey & Goat, Stone Crusher,
El Dorado, California 2010 $64 100% skin-fermented
Roussanne. Incredible texture, notes of honeysuckle and
tangerine.
Orange Wine:Malvasia/Ortugo/Marsanne:
Denavolo, Dinavolino, VDT, Emilia-Romagna,
Italy (2009) $48 Indigenous varietal+cult
winemaker+skin contact=funky, “orange” wine.
Just drink it.
Rich, Savory, Complex Whites
Chardonnay: Domaine Michelot, Bourgogne Blanc,
Burgundy, France 2009 $48
Think of it as a baby Meursault. Aged in 20% new oak
casks for 10 months.
Chardonnay: Grigch Hills, Napa Valley,
California 2005 $44, 375 ml Organic and biodynamic
from the heart of Napa Valley. Crisp, baked pear.
Chardonnay: Marie-Pierre Manciat, Les Morizottes,
Mâcon, Burgundy, France 2010 $44 Steely freshness,
with great minerality.
Chardonnay: Latour-Labille, Cuvée Thomas,
Saint-Aubin, Burgundy, France 2008 $74
Saint-Aubin is an insider’s secret value. Edgy.
Complex. Great minerality.
Chardonnay: Domaine Henri Clerc & Fils,
Morgeot, Premier Cru, Chassagne-Montrachet,
Burgundy, France 2007 $76, 375 ml
The Clerc estate dates back to the 16th century.
13 months of aging in 1/3 new oak.
Chardonnay: Jean Rijckaert, Arbois, Jura,
France 2009 $42 Try a familiar varietal from a less
familiar place. Funky. Nutty.
Chardonnay: Domaine Roger Lassarat,
Prestige, Saint-Veran, Burgundy, France 2009 $50
From the Mâconnais region of Burgundy.
Biodynamic. Old vines. Chalky soil.
Chardonnay: Westrey, Reserve, Willamette
Valley, Oregon 2008 $52 Fewer than 200 cases were
made of this opulent and complex wine.
Chardonnay: Talbott, Logan, Sleepy Hollow
Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, California 2010
$48 Powerful, with sweet, smoky oak and stone fruits.
Chardonnay: Domaine Martelet de Cherisey,
Hameau de Blagny, Premier Cru,
Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France 2005 $68,
375 ml Concentration and cut. Orange rind, white
pepper, chalk.
Chardonnay: Kistler, McCrea Vineyard,
Sonoma, California 2005 $180
An older vintage from a storied estate. Buttery.
Floral. Fabulous texture.
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Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc:
Radikon, Oslavje, Collio Bianco, Friuli-Venezia
Giulia, Italy 1997 $100 Pungent and expressive.
Purposeful oxidation at its best.
Marsanne/Roussane: Domaine Courbis,
St. Joseph, Rhône Valley, France 2010 $58
The Courbis family estate dates back to the 16th
century. Mineral. Pear. Honey.
Pinot Noir: Anthony Nappa Wines, Anomaly, New
York 2011 $48 White Pinot Noir! From New York State!
Rich, dry red fruits.
Kitchen Sink: Tomàs Cusiné, Auzells,
Costers del Segre, Catalonia, Spain 2011 $50 Macabeu, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Müller
Thurgau, Riesling and Muscat = 100% delicious.
soft, fresh, smooth reds
Pineau d'Aunis/Gamay: Vins Contés, Poivre et Sel,
France (2011) $46 Our favorite table wine from the
Loire Valley in France. Made by a sommelier
passionate about natural wines.
Riesling: Schloss Gobelsburg, Heiligenstein,
Langenlois-Österreich, Kamptal, Austria 2007 $76
Smoky, racy, spicy, lingering complexity. Dry.
Sauvignon Blanc: Didier Daguenaeu,
Pur Sang, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France 1997
$130 This producer is considered by many to be the
master of the Sauvignon Blanc grape.
Pinot Noir: Domaine Chofflet-Valdenaire, Givry,
Burgundy, France 2009 $74 Black cherry and spice
domainte here. Sustainable farming.
Pinot Noir: Jean-Marc Bouley, Vieilles Vignes,
Volnay, Burgundy, France 2009 $88
Violets. Plums. Jean-Marc’s son Thomas took over the
reigns with the 2006 vintage.
Pinot Noir/Gamay: Lou Dumont, Bourgogne
Passe-tout-Grains, Burgundy, France 2008 $56
Elegant and gamey. One of Burgundy's great oddities.
Barbera: La Mondianese, Baby Barb,
Barbera d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2010 $40
No oak here, just clean, fresh fruit. Light and easy
drinking.
Pinot Noir: Andrew Rich, Prelude,
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010 $54 Bright cherries
and pretty floral notes.
Pinot Noir: Jackhammer, Central Coast, California
2011 $44 Juicy and easy drinkin'. Great value.
Dolcetto: Schiavenza, Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont,
Italy 2011 $36 In Serralunga d'Alba, this family has
been at it since 1956. Traditional.
Pinot Noir: Copain, Tous Ensemble,
Anderson Valley, California 2010 $62 One of our
favorite California Pinots. So pretty!
Zweigelt: Buchegger, Weitgasse, Niederösterreich,
Kremstal, Austria 2009 $40 There's more to Austria
than just crisp whites! Raspberries and soft tannins.
Pinot Noir: Talisman, Adastra Vineyard,
Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2005 $52, 375
ml Certified organic vineyard in the heart of Carneros.
Lush, yet silky.
Pinot Noir: Nicolas Rossignol, Santenots, Premier
Cru, Volnay, Burgundy, France 2005 $74, 375 ml
“I just produce red wine” he says. We disagree.
Pinot Noir: Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande,
California 2008 $38, 375 ml Plush, with fresh acidity
and notes of black cherries and figs.
Blaufrankisch Blend: Pittnauer, Velvet,
Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria 2008 $42
Blended with Zweigelt and Cabernet Sauvignon, this
wine has great fruit and length.
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Spicy, Earthy, Exotic Reds
Full, Rich, Complex Reds
Lacrima: Stefano Mancinelli, Lacrima
Superiore, Morro d'Alba, Marches, Italy 2010
$62 So pretty! Floral, with notes of white pepper.
Support an indigenous varietal.
Corvina/Molinara: Monte del Frá,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto,
Italy 2008 $48 Rich, with notes of mocha, dark
berries and spice.
Pinot Noir: Brewer-Clifton, Melville, Santa
Rita Hills, California 2002 $160
The marine-based soils produce wines that pack a
punch. Dark fruits and forest floor.
Grenache/Syrah: Mas de la Dame,
Coin Caché, Les Baux de Provence, France
2001 $60 Single vineyard, hand harvested, 70
year old vines, and bottle age. Need we say more?
Cabernet Franc: Jean-Maurice Raffault,
Chinon, Loire Valley, France 2010 $52
Expressive, lip-smacking goodness. A versatile
food partner.
Carménère: Ventisquero, Grey, Trinidad
Vineyard, Maipo Valley, Chile 2010 $44 Try an
indigenous varietal from Chile. The structure of a
Cab, the flesh of a Merlot.
Pinot Noir: Brewer-Clifton, Cargasacchi, Santa
Rita Hills, California 2002 $140
Brooding fruit, high acid, and notes of smoke.
Quite a long finish.
Nebbiolo: Paolo Conterno, Riva del Bric,
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2006 $90
Menthol, licorice and red fruits. Ask for this one to
be decanted.
Garnacha: Bodegas Esteban Martin, Cha Cha,
Cariñena, Spain 2011 $36
Juicy and spicy. Makes you want to dance.
Grignolino: Francesco Rinaldi, Grignolino
d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2010 $42
Don't let the light color fool you - this wine is
grippy. Grignole is local dialect for pips.
Merlot: Swanson, Oakville, Napa Valley,
California 2006 $34, 375 ml
Cross between a Napa Merlot and Right-bank
Bordeaux. Toasy oak and ripe fruit.
Nerello Mascalese: Tenuta Delle Terre Nere,
Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2011 $42 Certified
organic wine from high altitude vineyards. Closely
related to Sangiovese, but fuller-bodied.
Cariñena Blend: Alvaro Palacios,
Les Terrasses, Vieilles Vignes, Priorat, Spain
2009 $74 Sourced from some of the steepest and
oldest vineyards by one of Spain’s rockstars.
Merlot: Paumanok, North Fork of Long Island,
New York 2008 $50 Showing a beautiful
combination of fruit and funk, this bottle-aged
Merlot is quite structured.
Teroldego Rotaliano: Foradori, Trentino Alto
Adige, Italy 2009 $52 Teroldego is one of Italy’s
oldest grapes and Elisabetta does it justice. Dark
and spicy.
Zinfandel: Klinker Brick, Old Vine, Lodi,
California 2010 $46 It doesn’t get more
American than Zinfandel. Try this juicy one
on for size.
Grenache Blend: Domaine Paul Autard,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley,
France 2009 $86 Concentrated with dark fruits,
chocolate, and black pepper. Powerful finish.
Merlot Blend: Château Tournefeuille, LalandeDe-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 2007 $68 70%
Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30+ year old vines
Cinsault: Louis-Antoine Luyt, Quella,
Cauquenes, Maule, Chile 2010 $52
Louis-Antoine was born in Burgundy, trained in
Beaujolais and ended up in Chile. Wild red fruits.
Shiraz Blend: Henschke, Keyneton Estate
Euphonium, Barossa Valley,
South Australia, Australia 2005 $78 Hill of
Grace’s baby brother. Surprisingly elegant.
Cabernet Franc: Domaine des Roches Neuves,
La Marginale, Saumur Champigny,
Loire Valley, France 2004 $80 Powerful, yet
elegant, this wine is aged for 18 months.
Syrah: Donkey & Goat, Fenaughty Vineyard,
El Dorado, California 2009 $74 A touch of
Viognier, just like they do in the Rhône, yields one
of our favorite domestic Syrahs.
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend: Bacio Divino,
Napa Valley, California 2000 $110
A divine kiss indeed. A blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Petite Syrah.
Syrah: Domaine de Chasselvin,
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France 2009
$60 Round and supple, with notes of raspberries
& black tea.
Mencia: Vinos de Arganza, Século Roble, Bierzo,
Spain 2009 $30
Violets and dark fruits make this wine a pleasure.
Syrah/Grenache: Château Trillol,
Corbières, France 2008 $44
Deep, dark and bottle age (!) from the South of
France.
Sangiovese: Fattoria di Rodáno, Viacosta,
Riserva, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2004
$60 Viacosta is only produced in the best years.
Leather, licorice, sweet spice.
Tempranillo: Viña Santurnia, Crianza, Rioja,
Spain 2007 $48 Good structure. Kiss of
American oak. A perfect wine for red meat.
Tempranillo Blend: Lopez de Heredia,
Tondonia Reserva, Rioja Alta, Spain 2001 $88
2001 is the current release for this old-school
producer. Will take you to Spain.
Gaglioppo: Fattoria San Francesco, Ciro Rosso
Classico, Calabria, Italy 2009 $40 The winery
is located in a XVI Century Monastery. Intensely
aromatic, with flowers, spice and black olives.
Merlot Blend: Château Grivière, Medoc
Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France 2001 $58
Family-owned estate, just north of St. Estèphe.
Cabernet 40%, Merlot 55%, Cab Franc 5%
Merlot Blend: Château La Grave, Fronsac,
Bordeaux, France 2008 $64 70% Merlot, 30%
Cabernet Franc. Biodynamic. Delicious.
Mourvèdre: Donkey & Goat, The Prospector,
El Dorado, California 2010 $62 Dusty tannins,
with notes of dark berries, black tea, and licorice.
Zinfandel: Turley, Old Vines, California 2010
$68 A highly allocated wine that packs a punch.
Shiraz: Punt Road, Napoleone Vineyards,
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia 2008 $46
Female winemaker is behind this up and comer in
the Yarra Valley. The fruit and depth you want, the
elegance you don't expect.
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