Menu Update 11-17-09

mediterranean salad –  pappadam | rice vinaigrette | 6.95

Mt. Vernon Chardonnay   Marlborough,New Zealand 6.00

unoaked chardonnay from new zealand. clean fruit and good acidity.  i really like this wine for sipping.

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 –  sautéed mustard greens with diced local pork | 8.95

Chateau de Mendis Bordeaux   France 8.00

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

six plates cheese plate – 10.95

Fontanavecchia Aglianico   Campania, Italy 8.50

aglianico is known as an ancient greek and roman grape used for making wine b.c.  it is big bold fruit and tannin full.  not for the faint of heart.

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.

 

flight of gelato |  choose a total of three flavors | ask your bartender for flavor choices |  3.95