Menu Update 11-21-09

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

Coopers Creek   Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand 6.50

this is exactly what you think when you think new zealand sauvignon blanc. if you don’t think new zealand sauvignon blanc, then thinkfresh 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

Korta Carmenere   Lontué Valley, Chile 6.50

very perfume filled nose for carmenere out of chile.  really pretty if you ask me. green pepper still there like a traditional wine from this region.

local mushroom orzo risotto – local shiitake mushrooms | 7.95

Villa Romanu   Alentejano, Portugal 5.50

portugal will be the next new thing in wine before too long.  They are making very interesting red and white wine for great prices.  this one is smoky with bright red fruit.  even a little tart to some.

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