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Hell’s Backbone Grill Wine List
Aperitifs
Quady Vya Dry Vermouth ~ Beautiful and dry; served on ice with lemon … 7
Quady Vya Sweet Vermouth ~ A balance of bittersweet served on the rocks with a twist of orange …7
Kir Royale Boulder ~ Gruet bubbly with Chambord ... 10
Sparkling
Gruet Brut N/V – New Mexico
glass
bottle
9
37
Lively and fresh on the palate, clean finish
Gruet Blanc de Noir N/V – New Mexico
44
Salmon color with lovely toasty aromas, raspberry flavors, and creamy texture
Laurent-Perrier Brut N/V (750 ml) – Champagne, France
95
Great complexity with hits of citrusy white fruit and persistent finesse
Veuve Clicquot Brut N/V – Reims, France
Yeasty, brioche aromas with citrus and golden fruit flavors and lingering finish
100
Whites
Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Sonoma County, California
Medium bodied with a crisp green apple finish
Frog’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Napa Valley, California
9
39
48
Light-bodied, smooth and juicy with crisp lemon and green apple, fresh thyme and lemon verbena
King Estate Pinot Gris 2013 - Willamette Valley, Oregon
47
Honeysuckle and citrus on the nose with good minerality and balance
Elk Cove Pinot Gris 2013 - Willamette Valley, Oregon
10
42
10
43
Unctuous aromas and crisp palate of vibrant citrus are followed by a fully-balanced finish
Zocker Gruner Veltliner 2012 – Edna Valley, California
A brightly crisp wine with flavors of ripe stone fruits plus a trace of minerality
Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling 2013 – Willamette, Oregon
Tropical pineapple qualities with great fruit-to-acid balance and a creamy mouth feel
Tangent Albarino 2013 – Edna Valley, California
32
9
39
Fresh aromas of tangerine and ripe peach alongside tropical notes and vibrant acidity
Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2012 - Burgundy, France
45
Light green apple and quince aromas, lighter body, citrus fruits and crisp finish. 100% Chardonnay
Alma Rosa Chardonnay 2011 – Santa Barbara County, California
10
41
9
37
Clean and breezy with bright citrus and tropical fruit characteristics
Rose
Bonny Doon Vineyards Vin Gris de Cigare Rosé 2013 – Central Coast, California
Red raspberry aromas, light berry flavors with a kiss of acidity in the finish
Bright red fruit aromas, strawberry and lime zest flavors, high-toned finish
We favor producers that have a commitment to sustainable agriculture and organic farming practices.
We are happy to prepare your unfinished bottle for travel. Corkage fee for outside wines is $15
Reds
Willamette Valley Vineyard Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2013 - WV, Oregon
glass
12
bottle
48
Refreshing cherry and raspberry fruits, soft, juicy and well-balanced- slightly effervescent
Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2011 - Willamette Valley, Oregon
65
Classic intense Oregon Pinot Noir, red fruit and brown spice aromas alongside silky finish
Selby Merlot 2012 - Sonoma County, California
9
40
A blend of dark cherry flavors, nutmeg and clove aromatics, and a lingering chocolate finish
Sinskey ‘POV’ 2010 - Napa Valley, California
A fruit-forward Bordeaux blend with blast of fennel, vanilla, violet, bright plum and berry
Castle Rock Zinfandel 2011 – Lodi, California
76
8
33
Friendly varietal with ripened berryish aromas alongside a round and open palate
Duckhorn Decoy Zinfandel 2011 – Sonoma, California
45
Classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, rich and complex red brambly fruit with lots of extract
Bucklin ‘Old Hill Ranch Zinfandel 2011 – Sonoma Valley, California
59
Cardamom, eucalyptus, lavender, and cherries with fragrant vanilla in a lush and fruit-centered wine
Coppola Black Diamond Claret 2012 – California
Deep, rich, firmly structured wine with lively aromas and flavors of wild berries, plum, and anise
Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Napa, California
10
47
52
Black currants, blackberry jam and dried herbs followed by tasty oak and good length
Produttori Barbaresco 2010 – Piedmonte, Italy
69
Roses and black fruits on the nose with medium body and a bit of tannin on the finish
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011/12 – Rutherford, California
130
Dark, opulent, supple, and chock-full of rich texture and flavor
Shafer 1.5 Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Stag’s Leap District, Napa, California
Super ripe, plush, elegant and silky with abundant black currant flavors and soft tannins
Ports, Dessert & Finishing Wines
Hardy’s Whiskers Blake Port ~ Australia
Classic tawny, with toasted almonds, walnuts, pecans, and a long brown sugar finish … 8
Taylor Fladgate LBV 2008 ~ Douro Valley, Portugal
Black plums, currants with a bit of ‘grip’ on the finish… 12
Fonseca Bin 27 ~ Douro Valley, Portugal
Soft black fruits with a bit of spiciness … 10
Noval Black Porto ~ Douro Valley, Portugal
Flavors of juicy red fruit and sweet spice… 8
Royal Tokaji ‘5 Puttonyos’~ Hungary 2006
Sweet and rich with complex flavors of cinnamon, citrus and apple… 13
Pacific Rim ‘Vin de Glacier’ N/V ~ Columbia Valley, Washington
Honey and pear aromas. Ripe peach and tropical fruits on the palate … 9
King Estate Vin Glace N/V ~ Oregon
Frozen grapes concentrate the sweet flavor of apricot and honey, ripe pear and peach …8
Pacific Rim Framboise ~ California
A full-bodied mouthful of raspberries; sweet with a nicely balanced acidity…8
150