nc shrimp and grits – andouille sausage | organic grits | 9.95
Semler Sauvignon Blanc Malibu, California 9.00
mailbu county sauvignon blanc with nice balance and acidity. rich for sauv blanc though.
mediterranean salad – pappadam | pomegranate drizzle | rice vinaigrette | 6.95
Domaine de Couron Viognier Loire Valley 6.50
viognier from france. a very sweet perfume of flowers to smell. the flavor is a consistency of chardonnay with a creamy minerality and an ever so slight sweet.
smoked paprika cured tuna – local arugula pesto | crostini | 8.95
Adega de Pegões Terras do Sado, Portugal 6.00
really interesting nose of summer ripe fruit like peaches and apricots. on the palate a touch of that same fruit comes out with great acidity.
local fried chicken – braised turnip greens with diced local pork | 8.95
Heartland “Stickleback” aussie blend ’06 6.50
mostly cabernet with thirty 25 percent shiraz and a touch of grenache. this is the fruit forward of the reds. a little sweet in its fruit and rich. wow, is this easy to drink!
local mushroom risotto – local shiitake mushrooms | 7.95
Soleto Primitivo Salento, Italy 7.50
primitivo is known as the ancestor to north america’s zinfandel. not quite as rich as zinfandel and the nose is very different. wintergreen and red currant dominate the fragrance.
cane creek pork dumplings – consommé | 9.95
Iche Minervois “Les Heretiques” Languedoc, France 6.50
A southern french blend consisting of carignan and syrah. medium body with that spicy rich flavor that we equate with the rhone wines.
six plates cheese plate…10.95
flatbread of the evening…7.95
the “tenured” lamby joes…8.95
truffle frites…6.95
olive plate…3.95
tart tatin - housemade vanilla ice cream | 5.95
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.
