P.E.I. Mussels – wild boar sausage | local tomato-fennel broth| fried celery root| 8.95
Moltes Pinot Blanc Alsace, France 7.50
pinot blanc from Alsace would typically have a slate and mineral nose with a touch of floral and a touch of sweet. let’s call this one typical with a hint of honey.
mediterranean salad – pappadam | rice vinaigrette | 6.95
Badia Corti Orvieto Umbria, Italy 5.50
a blend of white grapes; trebbiano, grecchetto, verdello and a few others. slightly funky with good fruit. a good “sit around and drink” wine or even better “eat some food” wine.
smoked paprika cured tuna – local arugula pesto | crostini | 8.95
Galea Schiava Alto Adige, Italy 7.00
so light in color that it could almost be confused with rose. native to alto adige this grape is pinot noir with a little less fruit and a creamy kick. great summer red.
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 Syrah Mendoza, Argentina 6.00
yet another great value out of argentina. syrah with a great balance. not quite as fruity as australia shiraz or as peppery as french rhone wines.
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.
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 | 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.
