DRAUGHTS

Craft Beer Tastings

Ales – Knickerbocker Red Ale, Ode to Mercy Imperial Brown Ale & Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale – $7
IPA/Pale Ales– Belgium American IPA, Monkeynaut IPA, 420 Extra Pale Ale & Rye Pale Ale – $7
Stouts/Porters – Lily Flagg Milk Stout, Coffee Oatmeal Stout & Sue Porter – $7
Build Your Own – The craft beers of your choice to satisfy your curiosity & perfectly complement your meal – Choice of 3 – $7, Choice of 4 – $8

WHITE WINES

Chardonnay

Santa Julia, (organic) 2009 Argentina – $7 / $28
Pear, banana, vanilla and floral notes mingle in this soft white. This is harmonious, featuring just enough acidity for balance

Hess Su’skol Vineyard, 2008 California – $9 / $36
Aromas of flowers, honeysuckle, fig and spice are rich and complex, elegant and balanced, gaining depth and nuance on the finish where the minerality shines through

Deloach, 2009 California – $7 / $28
This bright refreshing wine offers aromas of Asian pear and apricot. With a palate weight that lends soft richness and length to the wine, flavors of ripe lychee and white fruit mingle with tropical floral notes and hints of toasted vanilla.

Steele, 2008 California – $30
This Chardonnay expresses a combination of oak and tropical fruit with excellent depth of flavor, wonderful acidity, and complex aromas.

McWilliam’s Hanwood, 2006 Australia – $5 / $20
Scents of flowers, spice and tropical fruit; beautifully tart and refreshing

Pinot Grigio

Bella Sera, 2009 California – $6 / $24
Straw colored with green highlights. Delicate aromas with hints of pear, floral. Dry and fullbodied, discrete aromatic persistence, and a pleasant aftertaste

Torre di Luna, 2009 Italy – $7 / $28
Straw colored with green highlights. Delicate aromas with hints of pear, floral. Dry and fullbodied, discrete aromatic persistence, and a pleasant aftertaste

Sauvignon Blanc

Allan Scot, 2009 New Zealand – $36
The palate is crisp and lively with a flavorsome arrat of tropical passionfruit and pineapple underpinned with zesty citrus acid giving this wine great mouthfeel and a well balanced refreshing finish.

Girard, 2009 California – $10 / $40
With little or no oak, it shows brilliant lemongrass, peach, vanilla and spice flavors. A wine that cleans and stimulates the palate

Cakebread, 2009 California – $18 / $70
On the sprightly palate, brisk white grapefruit, guava, melon and lemon-lime flavors display a mouthwatering verve, with hints of pineapple and kiwi fruit on the long, refreshing finish.

Delaporte, 2009 France – $65
Very expressive, intense and complex nose with boxwood, rhubarb, blackcurrant, kiwi fragrances and a light vegetal touch (marigold). The entry is soft and round. Bright and fresh on the palate, with a delicate and lively purity. Well-balanced and harmonious, it ends with a clean, lingering finish.

Mohua, 2009 New Zealand – $50
Fresh pear and candied lemon aromas and flavors remain fresh and zingy through the finish in this lively white.

Heron, 2009 California – $8 / $32
Crisp, clean, vibrant citrus notes with layers of passion fruit and minerality lead to a long, refreshing finish

Vouvray

Champalou, 2008 France – $44
Elegant, with alluring ginger, peach and cardamom notes that glide through the bright, floral- and quince-tinged finish

Blends

Conundrum, 2008 California – $36
Blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli, Chardonnay, and Viognier.  Gorgeous aromas of apricot, honeysuckle, and vanilla and lime zest enhance a deeply-flavored palate of tropical fruit, peach, pear and honeydew melon flavors. The complexity of this wine is brought into balance with a rich, round, soft texture; fresh, supportive acidity; and a stunning, satisfying finish.

Viognier

Yalumba Y Series, 2009 California – $7 / $28
The palate displays richness and texture with the flavors of grapefruit, lemongrass, and ginger.  A clean, persistant finish is complemented by some exotic spices

Bridlewood, 2007 California – $11 / $42
The palate displays richness and texture with the flavors of grapefruit, lemongrass, and ginger.  A clean, persistant finish is complemented by some exotic spices

White Zinfandel

Canyon Road, 2008 California – $5 / $20
This wine is light-bodied with hints of strawberry, cherry, and watermelon flavors and a smooth crisp finish.

RED WINE

Pinot Noir

Leyda, 2009 Chile – $6 / $24
Bright and intense, the fruit-driven bouquet boasts plum, cherry and soft smokiness.  Fresh on the palate with cherry fruit, spices and soft, sweet tannins

Praxis, 2008 California – $12 / $45
Bright and intense, the fruit-driven bouquet boasts plum, cherry and soft smokiness.  Fresh on the palate with cherry fruit, spices and soft, sweet tannins

Spruce Goose Reserve, 2006 Oregon – $8 / $32
Bright and intense, the fruit-driven bouquet boasts plum, cherry and soft smokiness.  Fresh on the palate with cherry fruit, spices and soft, sweet tannins

Belle Glos Meomi, 2008 California – $65
The complexity of the palate smoothly layers rich red currant notes and baking spice flavors with light smoke, earth and leather. A balanced, velvety texture and supple tannins carry the wine through to a lingering, succulent finish.

Jigsaw, 2008 Oregon – $36
The black and red fruits softly cover the palate with gentle hints of iron and mineral towards the finish. A medium long finish that ends with plums and hints of an earthy territory.

Saintsbury, 2009 California – $55
This is a Pinot Noir from the Carneros region in California.  It is full of the cherry and raspberry varietal fruit, which is enriched and developed by aging in French oak barrels.

Merlot

Cono Sur, 2008 Chile – $6 / $24
This Merlot surprises with its excellent structure, balanced acidity, fruit intensity and pleasantly ripe tannins

Neyers Ranch-Conn Valley, 2008 California – $80
Look for concentration here, with lots of rich, textbook Merlot flavors like wild cherry, tobacco leaf and cinnamon. The final blend is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Nickel & Nickel Harris Vineyard, 2007 California – $105
This classic Merlot has beautiful flavors of plum, sage, earth and cedar. It is a wonderfully balanced Merlot with a nice, sweet palate and soft, round tannins. The toast and spice contribution from the French oak integrates with the fruit, creating a round middle core.

Falesco Montiano, 2004 Italy – $90
Montiano is deep ruby-red in color and exhibits a wide range of aromas, from vanilla to red berries and fruit along with layers of jam and sweet spice. It is powerful and full-bodied, yet well-rounded on the palate with an elegant and lingering finish.

Meritage/Blends/Cuvee

Chateau de la Presie Touraine, 2009 France – $8 / $32
100% estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc that is stainless fermented and sees no wood.  The estate works to produce winest tha treeal the varietal’s characteristics to perfection.  This is classic crisp, citrus Touraine!

Amizetta Complexity Bordeaux Blend, 2006 California – $85
Dark, magenta color.  Aromas of cedar, briar & cigar box.  Bold flavors of blackberries dominate the palate with this powerful, yet focused wine.  French oak shows upon the aftertaste with simple, medium tannins which will provide it with ample aging ability.

Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block, 2009 South Africa – $95
The 2009 Chocolate Block is a blend of Syrah (67%); Grenache noir (14%); Cabernet Sauvignon (10%); Cinsault (7%) and Viognier (2%).  The palate is firmly structured, yet elegant, with supple tannins and spicy oak aromas covering a rounded mid-palate that reveals purity of fruit and a lifted freshness. Classically styled with integrated tannins and balanced acidity to ensure a long, succulent and textured finish.

Chappellet Mountain Cuvee, 2008 California – $70
This is a classic Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc.  On the palate, abundant black cherry and cola flavors are supported by soft, rich tannins and a supple texture that leads to a long, satisfying finish.

Marietta Old Vine Red Lot, 52 California – $8 / $32
Lot 53 offers loads of rich and deep berry and plum and peppery spice as well as hints of mild spicy and toasty oak, dusty earth, and a light gamey quality that add to the complexity.

Three Saints, 2007 California – $8 / $32
Extraordinarily complex aromas of pipe tobacco, sandalwood and wild briar brush are freshened by Santa Cruz blackberry and violet notes. On the palate, the wine is firm, fresh and striking. Blackberry fruit is framed by fine-grained tannins and a cleansing finish.

Kermit Lynch Cotes Du Rhone Cypress, 2008 France –  $9 / $36
This is a Southern Rhone blend showing earthiness, dark fruit on the palate, and aromas of elegant violets

Cabernet Sauvignon

Amizetta Vigeneto del Tacchino Selvatico Estate Reserve, 2005 California – $160
Rich deep garnet color.  Perfumy earth, chocolate, smoke and spice. Big and burly with flavors of plums and mulberries with additional rasberry, tobacco and tar notes.  Culminates in a long long finish.

Amizetta Estate, 2006 California – $95
Dark, magenta color.  Aromas of cedar, briar & cigar box.  Bold flavors of blackberries dominate the palate with this powerful, yet focused wine.  French oak shows upon the aftertaste with simple, medium tannins which will provide it with ample aging ability.

Caymus, 2008 California – $130
Open fruit, rich, lush and layered, serving up a complex mix of plum, blackberry, black licorice and spices. Full-bodied and supple-textured, ending with a long, persistent finish that keeps repeating the core flavor themes.

Nickel & Nickel Sullenger, 2007 California – $170
Blackberry and black cherry flavors that seem to express themselves so often in Oakville, but it is the velvety texture and chewiness of this wine on the palate that emphasizes its alluring qualities.

Sean Minor, 2007 California – $42
Flavors of blackberries and raspberries combined with hints of savory spices coat the palate. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish.

Silver Oak, 2005 California – $175
It has a dark garnet color and a complex nose of boysenberry, truffles, wild game, soy and black pepper. On the palate, the wine has a silky mouthfeel and an elegant, long finish with a slight tannic grip.

Santa Julia Organica, 2009 Argentina – $7 / $28
A really nice and lighter-styled Cabernet with bright fruit and spicy oak crawling on the bouquet. The palate is full of friendly raspberry, strawberry and plum, while the finish is round and chocolaty

Twenty Bench, 2007 California – $12 / $45
A rich and expressive style Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing focused layers of blackberry, plum, wild berry and currant intermixed with spicy toasted oak, which adds a nice flavor dimension

Travaux, 2008 California – $9 / $36
It is rich and well structured with aromsa of black currants and wisps of vanilla, cassis, and chocolate.  Well integrated tannins make for a complete and fulfilling Cabernet

William Hill Central Coast, 2008 California – $6 / $24
Elegant and refined style with cherry, blackberry, and clove aromas and flavors and intricate notes of cedar and tobacco box. This medium to full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon possesses integrated tannins which are complemented by the finesse inherent in fruit

Amizetta Rock’n Red Cabernet/Merlot, 2007 California – $12 / $46
It is rich and well structured with aromsa of black currants and wisps of vanilla, cassis, and chocolate.  Well integrated tannins make for a complete and fulfilling Cabernet

Justin, 2007 California – $13 / $50
Ruby-red core to a cherry-red rim, this young Cabernet displays generous fruit in the nose. Some sweet black and red fruits, like blackberry, raspberry and fig, mingle with caramel and vanilla from the American oak. The entry is soft, mouth coating and filled with delicious red berry and sweet black plum. The wine itself is dry and palate filling, with a soft but well-structured, velvet finish. Tannins are modest but present in this youthful but approachable Cabernet Sauvignon.

Zinfandel

Seghesio, 2009 California – $15 / $60
Desired varietal markers of raspberries, blackberries and Zin’s briary spiciness reflect the excellent 2009 vintage. Zin’s ever-present acidity enhances the finish and fine, dusty tannins add complexity, mouthfeel and structure.

OZV, 2008 California – $9 / $36
A robust Zin from Lodi’s signature 50-100 year-old vines. Jammy with raspberry, milk chocolate and mocha flavors, soft tannins and a supple mouth feel.

Plungerhead Lodi, 2007 California – $12 / $46
The core is very robust with dark fruit including black cherry and cassis followed by generous and integrated spice flavors of star anise, cardamom, licorice with ample coffee flavors on the backside which finishes with the classic old vine, resinous finish.

Albarino

Salneval, 2009 Spain – $7 / $28
Pear, banana, vanilla and floral notes mingle in this soft white. This is harmonious, featuring just enough acidity for balance

Malbec

Dona Paula Estate, 2008 Argentina – $8 / $32
A medium to full-bodied, plush wine with layered black cherry and blueberry flavors, light tannin, good concentration, and a fruit-filled finish

Tapiz, 2009 Argentina – $9 / $36
Very appealing aromas of black cherry, tobacco and spice.The palate is packed with chunky black and red fruits. Good depth, mouthfilling with lovely ripe flavours.

Shiraz/Syrah

Paringa, 2008 Australia – $6 / $24
The bouquet of the wine has spicy blackberry fruit. On the palate the wine has medium bodied plum/blackberry fruit flavors and soft grained tannins