Wines
Red
offered as a tasting, by the glass or by the bottle
Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais 2008, Beaujolais, France6/12/40
Bright, fruity red wine with lots of cherry flavors, great summer red, served with a slight chill.
Brandon Cellars, “Atticus John” Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005, Napa, CA8/16/48
High-end cult Cabernet grapes are used for this sleeper. Big red wine with softer than expected tannins and good flavors of ripe red fruit.
Klinker Brick Winery, Old Vines Zinfandel, 2007, Lodi, CA6/12/42
85 year-old vines on this one. Blackberry, pepper and cedar aromas. Nicely balanced wine with a long finish. BIG…
Domaine de Bel Air, Cabernet Franc, 2003, Loire Valley, France5.5/11/38.5
Hand-harvested 100% Cabernet Franc. Violet colored wine, earthy aroma, ripe red fruit flavors. This is truly a small family-run winery.
Trappolini Vineyards, Sangiovese, 2009, Lazio, Italy5.5/11/38.5
100% Sangiovese, soft red wine, mild acidity with red plum & blackberry flavors.
Rocinante Winery, Palindrome Vineyards Syrah, 2004, Sonoma, CA7.5/15/52
This single vineyard syrah is full of cherry and raisin flavors, close-out wine in Maine, 1 case left, best value on glass list.
Lockhart Wines, Merlot, 2007, Napa/ Paso Robles, CA4.5/9/31.5
Clean and bright, this Merlot has a soft and juicy mouthfeel with subtle tannins, lots of ripe plums and berries.
C.A.R.M. Vineyards, Red wine Blend, 2006, Douro River Valley, Portugal6.5/13/45.5
This wine is a blend of 6-8 different grapes. Deep ruby red color. Dark fruit flavors like black cherries and blackberries and figs. This spicy wine has a soft and smooth finish.
Babcock Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008, Sta. Rita Hills, Lompoc, CA7.5/15/52
Spice and cherries on this darker than usual pinot noir.
Famille Laurent Vineyards, Pinot Noir/Gamay, 2007, Loire Valley, France5/10/35
60% PinotNoir and 40% Gamay. Light and fruity wine with lots of red berry flavors and some decent minerality. Clean and bright.
Rombauer Vineyards, Merlot, 2006, Napa Valley, CA8/16/48
Well-balanced merlot with lots of dark berry flavors and soft tannins.
RED
offered offered by the bottle
D’Arenberg, “Laughing Magpie” Shiraz/Viognier, 2006, McLaren Vale, Australia56
94% Shiraz 6% Viognier. Deep crimson and violet color. Aromas of Cherry and blueberries followed by dark chocolate flavor.
Londer Vineyards, “ Paraboll” Pinot Noir, 2007, Anderson Valley, CA80
Single vineyard pinot noir, rich and supple full-bodied with lots of cherry and herbs.
John Duval Wines, Shiraz, 2006, Barossa Valley, Australia52
Vibrant red wine with blackberry and blueberry aromas. Concentrated dark fruit flavors with softer tannins add to a longer finish.
Shea Vinyards, Estate Pinot Noir, 2006, Willamette Valley, OR84
Concentrated Pinot Noir with blackberry and rose petal aromas. Softer tannins along with dark fruit flavors.
Christian Sorine , Pinot Noir, Santenay 1er Cru, 2005, Burgundy, France53
Ruby red color with a lot of wild fruit aromas: cranberry, blackberry and blueberry. Stronger tannins, long finish.
Tensley Wine Co., “Colson Canyon Vineyard” Syrah, 2007, Buellton, CA55
Dark and inky red wine. rich stone fruit flavors with violet aromas. Nicely balanced wine from a well-respected syrah producer.
Graff Vineyards, Chalone Grenache, 2007, Monterey, CA34
100% Grenache from Monterey. Soft and Fruity easy drinking wine. Flavors of plums and black cherry with a peppery finish.
Chateau Masur, Hochar Red Wine, 2002, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon45
Blended red wine with Cabernet, Cinsault and Carignan with fig and plum flavors, soft tannins and nice finish.
Stephen Test Wines, Unti Vineyard Syrah, 2006, Healdsburg, CA48
Spice, berries and roasted meat aromas along with nice tannins make this low production wine actually an easy drinking wine.
Il Colle Winery, Brunello, Sangiovese, 2003, Tuscany, Italy66
Well-structured wine with black cherry and spice flavors compliment an earthy aroma. Long dry finish.
Martinet Menut Vineyards, Grenache/merlot/syrah, 2006, Priorat, Spain40
Concentrated blended red wine with dark fruit and coffee aromas, un-oaked red wine
Merryvale Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000, Napa Valley, California65
Well-balanced, full-bodied cabernet is blended with a little Merlot to round out the finish.
White
offered as a tasting, by the glass or by the bottle
Skylark Wine Co., Alondra Chardonnay, 2007, Mendocino, CA6/12/42
Light oak, single vineyard chardonnay, with soft tropical fruit flavors.
Trappolini Vineyards, Trebbiano & Grechetto, 2008, Orvieto, Italy4/8/28
Straw yellow in color with aromas of almonds, apple and pear. Crisp mouth-feel with flavors of apple and pear
Jelu Wines, Torrontes, 2009,, San Juan, Argentina4.5/9/31.5
100% Torrontes. Aromas of flowers and white peaches. Crisp wine with lots of acidity and flavors of Lychee and honeysuckle.
Gysler Vineyards, Silvaner, 2008, Rhine River Valley, Germany4/8/34
Hand-picked grapes from certified bio-dynamic winery. Flavors of tropical fruits, lemons and melon along with nice acidity.
Bliss Vinyards, Chardonnay, 2008, Monterey, CA3.5/7/24.5
100% Chardonnay that has peach and pear aromas. Full and rich wine with flavors of baked apple pie, cream and vanilla.
Domaine Fichet, Chardonnay, 2007, Macon, Burgundy, France5.5/11/38.5
This white Burgundy has aromas of melon, apple, peach and honey. Very nice chardonnay aged in older oak.
Gustav Winery, Gruner Veltliner, 2008, Wachau, Austria4.5/9/31.5
This wine has a great combination of richness and minerality. Aromas of tropical fruits along with good acidity.
Allan Scott Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, 2008, Marlborough, New Zealand6/12/42
Pineapple and passionfruit aromas along with ripe citrus flavors like orange and lime. Lots of acidity and crisp finish.
Napa Station, Sauvignon Blanc, 2008, Napa Valley, CA5/11/35
Clean, crisp, citrus fruit flavors round out this small production wine.
Claiborne & Churchill Vinters, Dry Riesling, 2007, Central Coast, CA6/12/42
Crisp, slightly tart chardonnay with some white stone fruit flavors.
White
offered by the bottle
Patz & Hall Winery, Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, 2005, Napa Valley, CA56
Aromas of lemon curd, passion fruit and honey. Creamy rich flavor of lemon and pineapple. Subtle acidity with nice minerality.
Rombauer Vineyards, Carneros Chardonnay, 2007, Napa Valley, CA44
Intense pear and pineapple aromas and a creamy vanilla flavor balanced with softer acidity.
Savary Winery, Chardonnay 1er Cru, 2006, Chablis, France61
Single-vineyard chardonnay from the Fourchaume vineyard. Plum and lime aromas and flavors with great minerality and soft acidity.
Foris Winery, Gewurztraminer, 2007, Rogue Valley, OR25
Floral and citrus aromas with grapefruit, peach and kiwi flavors. Another rich wine balanced with lots of acidity.
Erste & Neue Wines, Pinot Grigio, 2008, Alto Adige, Italy27
Peach and floral aromas along with zesty acidity make this co-op grape wine great.
Vincent Raimbault Vineyards, Chenin Blanc,2006, Vouvray, France25
Clean, dry 100% Chenin Blanc has ripe stone fruit aromas with good minerality.
Sybil Kuntz Estate, Riesling, 2007, Mosel Valley, Germany32
Dry Riesling with apricot and pineapple flavors. Ripe fruit, good acidity and minerality..
Do Ferreiro Vinyards, Albarino, 2007, Rias Baixas, Spain40
Aromas of tropical fruits and herbs with star fruit and pineapple flavors. Great acidity leads to a crisp finish.
La Ferme Winery, Viognier, 2008, Rhone Valley, France35
Aromas of peaches and flowers along with solid acidity and slight spice flavors make this a great example of viognier..
Ramey, Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, 2005, Sonoma, CA110
Single vineyard wine from a great producer, big, oaky, full-bodied chardonnay.
SPARKLING WINE/ROSE WINE
offered by the glass or by the bottle
Henry Varnay Winery, Chardonnay, Brut NV, Loire Valley, France8.5/30
100% Ugni Blanc grape make up this refreshing sparkling wine.
Conde De Subirats, Macebeo/chardonnay, Brut NV, Cava, Spain9/32
Aromas of kiwi and lemon with stone fruit and tropical fruit flavors.
Pierre Morlet 1er Cru Champagne, Brut NV, Champagne, France80
Le Grande Rouviere, Rose, 2009, Provence, France11/40
Really nice rose, soft and supple, light floral and strawberry flavors, small producer.
DESSERT WINE, PORT and SHERRY
3 ounce pour
El Maestro Sierra, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, NV, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain $8
Sweet, dark dry dessert sherry. Lots of spice and caramel aromas. Very light and yet very complex dark flavors
Vinedos de los vientos, Tannat Desert Wine, Uruguay $9
Really interesting dessert wine made from 100% Tannat grape. Viscous, sweet and still complex spice aromas
Casa De Santa, Tawny Port, NV, Portugal $7
Blended vintage port. Aromas of cherries, mocha and apricots and hazelnut flavors
Casa De Santa, Late Bottle Vintage Port, 2005, Portugal $8
Dark Cherry and plum aromas with licorice and vanilla flavors. More like a big red wine than a tawny port
BEER
Amstel (Holland) $5
Guinness (Ireland) $7
Anchor Steam (California) $6
Pilsner Urquel (Czech Republic) $5
Allagash White (Maine) $7
OTHER DRINKS
Fizzy Lizzy all-natural hand-made sodas $3.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sparkling water $3


