malpeque oysters on the half shell – buerre blanc | 10.95
Dopff & Irion Crustacés Alsace, France 6.00
relatively dry grape named sylvaner. a little funky almost like an italian white. you know those Italian whites…
mediterranean salad – pappadam | pomegranate drizzle | rice vinaigrette | 6.95
Tiera Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek, California 6.50
a new type of wine from california. the guy who makes this wine is reinventing the lesser priced balanced california wine from the 1980’s. I am really excited about this type of wine being made in cali again.
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 collard greens with diced local pork | 8.95
Sant Evasio Barbera d’Asti Piemonte, Italy 6.50
typical asti barbera. less fruit more acid…great balance at a great price. cherry, cherry, cherry.
six plates cheese plate – 10.95
Valle Escondido Malbec Mendoza, Argentina 6.00
malbec with the typical flavor and mouthfeel and a complexity you don’t get out of a wine at this price. another great argentinean wine at a good price. yay argentina!
local mushroom risotto – local shiitake mushrooms | 7.95
Mauro Veglio Dolcetto D’Alba Peimonte, Italy 7.00
the lightest weight of the three major grapes from alba. mauro likes to makes his wines just in between old and new world, meaning neither a ton of oak or no oak. very smooth.
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
scratch made belgian waffles - housemade pistachio ice cream | local honey | 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.