Wine

BUBBLY

 

PROSECCO, BELE CASEL, NV (Veneto, Italy)   

Effervescent thirst quencher. Sunny peach and nectarine flavors and a dry finish   $10 gls

 

ROSÉ CAVA, FAMÍLIA OLIVEDA, NV (Penedès, Spain)   

Festive Catalan bubbly with deep strawberry and red berry fruit from local Trepat/Garnacha grapes   $9½ gls

 

CHAMPAGNE BRUT "BLANCS DE BLANCS," PAUL GOERG, NV (Champagne, France)
100% Chard from Premier Cru vineyards—sophisticated, elegant fruit flavors and a toasty finish    $16½ gls

ZIPPY WHITES

 

GRÜNER VELTLINER, BERGER, ’09 (Kremstal, Austria)   

A snappy little thirst-quencher: spicy white pepper, peony, fresh lime and a mineral-rich finish   $8½ gls

 

SAUVIGNON BLANC, DOMAINE DE LA POTINE, ’09 (Loire Valley, France)   

Organically farmed expression with exotic pink grapefruit flavors and an awesome mineral finish   $8 gls

BLANC DE PACS, PARÉS BALTÀ, ’09 (Penedès, Spain)   

Think of this sumptuous summertime sipper as Cava without the bubbles: white peaches and cream  $8 gls

SMOOTH WHITES

GAILLAC BLANC “PERLÉ,” DOMAINE PHILÉMON, ’09 (Southwest, France)   

Hip white blend of rare Loin de l’Oeil grape that fills the palate with melon fruit and a touch of spritz   $8 gls

ARNEIS, PAITIN, ’09 (Piedmont, Italy)   

A tasty “little rascal” from the hills of the Langhe with elegant pear, apple fruit and mineral notes   $9½ gls

 

CHARDONNAY, DOMAINE DE MARTINOLLES, ’09 (Languedoc, France)   

Balanced with green apple fruit, mineral and a touch of silky cream accenting the body - très séduisant!   $8½ gls

ROSÉ “LA GRENOUILLE ROUGANTÉ,” FROG'S LEAP, ‘09 (Napa, CA)   

Attractive Napa Gamay blend crafted at old Napa frog farm: a watermelon and strawberry delight   $10 gls

 

LUSCIOUS WHITES

TORRONTÉS “RESERVA,” FABRE MONTMAYOU, ’09 (Luján de Cuyo, Argentina)   

Exotic Argentine beauty with tropical notes of lychee, orange blossom and jasmine   $7½ gls

 

RIESLING, URBANS, ’08 (Mosel, Germany)   

From the world’s steepest vineyards comes this wine of elegance: tropical fruit, smoky-floral finish   $8½ gls

 

PINOT GRIS/BLANC "GRIS ET BLANC," DOMAINE BARMÈS-BUECHER, ’07 (Alsace, France)   

Liquid decadence! Biodynamic blend of two star grapes with hints of ripe melon and a mineral finish   $10½ gls

 

LIGHTHEARTED REDS

 

BARDOLINO ROSSO “LE FONTANE,” CORTE GARDONI, ’08 (Veneto, Italy)   

Fresh red from the shores of Lake Garda crafted from Corvina grape: raspberry fruit with clove spice   $8½ gls

 

BOURGOGNE PASSETOUTGRAIN, DOMAINE ROUX, ’08 (Burgundy, France)   

Rare Burgundian style—soft, delicious blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir with delicate cherry and spice   $8 gls

 

PINOT NOIR, BANSHEE WINES, ‘08 (Santa Lucia Highlands, CA)   

A sumptuous blend of 21 barrels from pristine coastal wine region and bottled by hip new wine Co.   $12 gls

SOCIABLE REDS

 

GRENACHE BLEND “CÔTÉ SUD,” DOMAINE LAFAGE, ’06 (Côtes Catalanes, France)   

Sultry Grenache blend from SW France: intense black cherry fruit with an herbal, meaty finish   $8½ gls

CARIGNAN BLEND "SOLÀ FRED," CELLAR EL MASROIG, ’08 (Montsant, Spain)   

Drink off the beaten path—hip Carignan blend with chocolate and blackberry flavors   $8½ gls

 

SANGIOVESE BLEND “BADIOLA,” CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI, ’07 (Tuscany, Italy)   

Super smooth “Super Tuscan” aged 9 months in French oak; supple cherry & sexy spice   $9 gls

NEBBIOLO D’ALBA, DAMILANO ’08 (Piedmont, Italy)   

Star grape of Barolo with classic earthy / violet undertones and soul-warming dark fruit and tannins   $10½ gls

 

FUNKY REDS

 

CARMÉNÈRE, RAYUN, ’09 (Rapel Valley, Chile)   

Great grape of Chile—crimson colored with bell pepper notes, eucalyptus and lush fruit finish   $7½ gls

BIERZO "JOVEN," CASTRO VENTOSA, ’07 (Bierzo, Spain)   

Mysterious Mencia (Men-THEE-ah) grape—a dash of savory spice with violets and herbal red fruits   $9½ gls

COPERTINO RISERVA, CANTINA SOCIALE COOPERATIVA, '01 (Puglia,Italy)   

Rustic and rich old world Negroamaro with earthy, dried cherry fruit and spice from heel of the boot   $8 gls

 

BOLD REDS

 

MALBEC BLEND "DON TIBURCIO," BODEGA BENEGAS, ’07 (Mendoza, Argentina)   

Sexy, deep violet color with supple flavors of chocolate, cedar, dark cherry and vanilla   $9½ gls

 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MARTIN MEINERT,’98 (Devon Valley, South Africa)   

Mad maturity from this decade old Cab crafted by master winemaker: smoky, meaty, fine leather   $10 gls

 

SHIRAZ "TWO PERCENT," FIRST DROP WINES, ’06 (Barossa, Australia)   

Rich, phat, dark fruit-filled reserve bottling with 2% Albariño from irreverent winemaker Matt Gant    $10 gls

ZINFANDEL BLEND “PARADUXX,” DUCKHORN WINE COMPANY, ’06 (Napa Valley, CA)   

Big, beautiful Napa Valley blend with aromas of chocolate-covered cherries and toasty vanilla. Special!   $15 gls

DESSERT WINES

 

ICE WINE “VIDAL ICE,” STANDING STONE VINEYARDS, ’08 (Finger Lakes, NY)   

Decadent notes of honey, hazelnuts and tropical fruit in this world-class wine from Finger Lakes   $10 / 2 oz

 

MONBAZILLAC "LES PINS," CHÂTEAU TIRECUL LA GRAVIÈRE, ’03 (Bergerac, France)
Sauternes in style from succulent yet balanced "noble" Semillon grape: honey, apricot, orange peel   $9½ gls

TAWNY PORT "15 YR. ANTIQUE RESERVE," YALUMBA, NV (South Australia)   

A deluxe tawny aged over 15 years in oak barrels: rich, dried fruit flavor and caramelized, nutty finish   $9½ gls

VINTAGE PORT, PINTAS, ’03 (Oporto, Portugal)    

Opaque and rich with lush body and dried fruit flavors and spice from hip, new estate in Douro   $ 12½ gls

BAROLO CHINATO, RIVETTO, NV (Piedmont, Italy)

Rare “elixir” made with fall spices of cinnamon, clove and chinoa bark—a unique aromatizzato   $13½ gls

 

MADEIRA "SAVANNAH RESERVE VERDELHO," THE RARE WINE CO., NV (Madeira, Portugal)   

Vibrant and nutty Verdelho made in honor of one of the great “Madeira Cities.” Cheese, anyone?   $12 gls

 

MONASTRELL "UN-GRAFTED OLD VINES," BODEGAS OLIVARES, ’04 (Jumilla, Spain)   

Fortified Mourvèdre yields wines of character—dusty, dark cherry fruit with black licorice finish   $10½ gls

 

OTHER FERMENTATIONS

ISASTEGI SAGARDO NATURALA, ’08 (Basque, Spain · 6.0%)     

Real apple cider—hazy, dry, funky and full of character and complexity—a 2000 year Basque tradition   $9½ / 12.7 oz

 

MAKANA IQHILIKA AFRICAN "CAPE FIG" MEAD (Grahamstown, S. Africa · 12.0%)    

Delicious Tria exclusive in PA—delicate, fig infused liquid honey from ancient tradition   $7½ / 3 oz