malpeque oysters on the half shell – buerre blanc | 10.95
Semler Sauvignon Blanc Malibu, California 9.00
mailbu county sauvignon blanc with nice balance and acidity. rich for sauv blanc though.
mediterranean salad – pappadam | rice vinaigrette | 6.95
Sollner Gruner Veltliner Wagram, Austria 7.00
clean minerality, slightly creamy and then throw in a few herbs. drink all night kind of wine.
smoked paprika cured tuna – local arugula pesto | crostini | 8.95
Case Ibidini Insolia Sicily, Italy 6.50
this goes under my list of varietals that chardonnay drinkers should try. this wine is not afraid of flavor, without too much butter or oak…meaning you can taste the actual fruit while having a good full mouthfeel.
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
Paul Jeune Cunoise “Montpertuis” France 7.00
cunoise is a grape typically found in rhone blends. this particular wine is 100% cunoise. smoky tart red fruit. this is food wine. not your typical drinking wine, but great once your palate is ready.
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
local apple crisp - walnut streusel | fresh whip 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.
