Menu Update 3-5-10

pei mussels – white wine garlic broth | lardons | 7.95

Alary   Reserve des Seigneurs    Cairanne, France 7.50

great rich mouth feel.  this is big for white with lots of flavor and rich fruit.  If you are an oaky chardonnay drinker you should try this.  It is a big step up!

local romaine caesar salad – white anchovies | pickled shallots | 6.95

Xarmant Txakoli Basque Country, Spain 7.00

Txakoli is made most often from a grape named hondarribi zurri.  leave it to the basque to make a slightly effervescent white wine that is just crazy enough to be great.  This is seafood wine.

flatbread of the evening – artichoke | cerignola olive | cured tomato | manchego |  7.95

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.

local cane creek sliders – swiss gruyere | 9.95

Villalta    Ripasso   Veneto, Italy 7.00

one level beneath amarone they make this wine by “repassing” the valpolicella wine over the grape must of the amarone. not as rich as amarone but definitely getting there.

country pate – lingonberry compote | green peppercorn mustard | 8.95

Domaine Skouras   Peloponnese, Greece 6.00

saint george is the predominant grape in this greek wine. it is light refreshing and great for summer dishes. I’m starting to believe that these greek guys really know what they are doing. who knew?

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.

truffle frites…6.95

olive plate…3.95

apple tart -  maple view farms butter pecan ice cream | 6.50

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 maple view farms ice cream | choose a total of three flavors | ask your bartender for flavor choices |  3.95