Menu Update 11-20-09

camarones a la diabla – nc shrimp | salsa rojo | black bean tostada | 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.

mediterranean salad –  pappadam | rice vinaigrette | 6.95

Cooper’s Creek    Sauvignon Blanc    Marlborough, New Zealand 7.00

this is exactly what you think when you think new zealand sauvignon blanc. if you don’t think new zealand sauvignon blanc, then think fresh cut green grass herbal citrus…easy right?

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 Gasparets Corbieres France 6.00

the grapes in this wine are similar to a rhone blend, however I find this wine to be a lot less spicy and really easy to drink.  red currant dominates the palate.  sit and drink all night long.

six plates cheese plate – 10.95

Olivares Monastrell “Altos de la Hoya”   Jumilla, Spain 6.50

mourvedre from an hour south of valencia.  this is not your mama’s mourvedre.  Rich plum and prune with some earthy spice.  Great drinking wine, great food wine, great wine period.

local mushroom orzo 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