Menu Update 3-8-10

pei mussels – white wine garlic broth | lardons | 7.95

Ostatu Rioja Blanco   Rioja, Spain 7.00

this is made from predominately viura.  clean and crisp embody this wine.  perfect for seafood and a little spice.

local romaine caesar salad – white anchovies | pickled shallots | 6.95

Xarmant Txakoli Basque Country, Spain 7.00

Txakoli is made most often from a grape named hondarribi zurri.  leave it to the basque to make a slightly effervescent white wine that is just crazy enough to be great.  This is seafood wine.

flatbread of the evening – artichoke | cerignola olive | cured tomato | manchego |  7.95

Mak Special Edition   Yarra Yarra, Australia 6.00

wanna know what your older australian wines might taste like.  here is your opportunity. 2000 vintage shiraz blend. a little less fruit and rich.

local cane creek sliders – swiss gruyere | 9.95

Chateau de Mendis Bordeaux   France 8.00

your typical bordeaux blend without the typical bordeaux price tag.  why not, right?

country pate – lingonberry compote | green peppercorn mustard | 8.95

Domaine Skouras   Peloponnese, Greece 6.00

saint george is the predominant grape in this greek wine. it is light refreshing and great for summer dishes. I’m starting to believe that these greek guys really know what they are doing. who knew?

six plates cheese plate – 10.95

Cantine Barbera   Nero d’Avola   Sicily, Italy 8.00

nero d’avola is an indigenous grape varietal to the south of sicily. usually big and rich with plum and deep fruit tones on the nose and palate.  if you like syrah and want to try out italy…try this.

truffle frites…6.95

olive plate…3.95

apple tart -  maple view farms butter pecan ice cream | 6.50

Robertson Winery  Late Harvest Gewurtzraminer   South Africa  ‘07 30z…4.00

sweet rich dessert wine.  rich fall flavors like dates and plum with a bit of apple pie.  perfect for fall desserts.

flight of maple view farms ice cream | choose a total of three flavors | ask your bartender for flavor choices |  3.95