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HarvestMoon a Culinary Destination
Locally inspired with a Dash of Global Diversity
Hospitality with Seasonality
Grape Harvest
WINE Vinification
fermentation juice
Grape Harvest moves to Winery yeast ripeness
predict Harvest Date sugar levels succulentGrapes acidity
Merciful MotherNature vineyard by vineyard
cluster by cluster grape by grape
vine by vine row by row
mercy of the gods warm sun climate Viticulture soil
ANCIENT
Sip a Seasonal ~ Endless Crush Rose of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Ca
see Tasting Notes below ♥
Savor a Splash of Valdivieso
Cabernet Franc Chile 2012
Black-skinned wine grapes add herbaceous accents of tobacco and dark spice notes.
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Indulge Sablettes Sauterne
Bordeaux France 2012
Notes of citrus, marmalade, honey, and pineapple with a hint of white peppercorn. Sweet
at the tip of tongue with a refreshing finishing burst of acidity yielding to an elegant finish
3~3 oz ‘Splash Glass Pours’ $10
Chilling Specials
Stillman St. Chardonaay Sonama County ~ Alexander Vall
A delicious, subtly oaked Chardonnay spending eight months in wood. Notes of tangerine oil, lemon butter and tropical fruit in a medium- bodied, pure, fruity, dry style! 87 points Wine Advocate 32 Bottle
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ~ New Zealand
“Smooth and succulent, with melon, peach and lemon meringue flavors that manage to be graceful and seamless while still packing a wallop of intense flavor. Spice, chamomile and lemon verbena details crescendo on the long lingering finish.” Highly Recommended 93 points Wine spectator 36 Bottle
Villa Wolf Rose Pinot Noir Rose Pfalz Germany
Opens with a mild tangerine bouquet with hints of
watermelon, strawberry and wet stone.
Light bodied, slightly acidic,
fresh and a ‘touch of effervescent’.
A hint of cherry and pink grapefruit.
30 bottle
Endless Crush Rose of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Ca Aromas of wild strawberry, passionfruit, honeysuckle,
guava and ruby grapefruit zests, plus flavors of strawberry, mineral,
blood orange and watermelon rind. 92 pts Wine Enthusiast Limited 9 glass 40 bottle
Valdivieso
Cabernet Franc Chile 2012
Black-skinned wine grapes add herbaceous accents of tobacco and dark spice notes.
8 glass 32 bottle
SPLASH GLASS A Bouquet of 3 Short Pours
Lambrusco
Strawberry, raspberry & cherry flavors
with a light sparkle & clean finish
18 bottle
Italian Sparkling
DRY & FIZZY
Ripe Pear & Peach Notes Italian ~ Bubbly for You & Yours
9.00 187 ml glass 30.00 750 ml bottle
Sparkling Rose A bouquet that is floral, fresh & mellow
with the seductive appeal of pink and the elegance of time spent on the lees. 100% Pinot Nero Italian 9.00
Sparkling White made in the Champagne Method
Francois Montand ~ France Intense aromas of flowers & citrus cream
With lingering notes of baked bread, golden delicious apples & Meyers lemons Creamy & Smooth ~ Harmonious 9.25
French Sparkling
Blood Orange Mimosa
10.25
Innocent Bystander Winery
Pink Moscato On the nose aromas of cotton candy, sherbet, pink grapefruit and mandarin
perform with an undertone of toffee apple.
The palate flavors of rose water and rhubarb dance finishing with the Spritzy Fizz of
fresh pear and raspberry characters
9.00
AustralianSparkling
Pairings A ‘warm summer’ Day
Gaston Chiquet Traditional “Subtly chalky and smoky as well as evoking roasted peanut, toasted almond, celery seed and
marjoram on the nose. The balance here favors Chardonnay slightly over Pinot.
I suspect this will be fascinating to follow for a couple of years.”
Robert Parker ~ Wine Advocate 89 pts
52 Bottle
L.Aubry Premier Cru "Aubry crafts some of the most exciting and distinctive wines in Champagne. This small, family-run estate is one of the few properties in the region to use
Arbanne, Petit Meslier and Fromenteau – traditional grapes seldom seen today. There is a purity to the fruit at Aubry that is striking.
The wines typically see very low dosage of just 2-3 grams. The truth is these wines don’t need much.
Champagne lovers should do whatever they can to taste these unique, compelling Champagnes Robert Parker ~ The Wine Advocate 92 pts
48 Bottle
Champagnes
Francois Montand made in the Champagne Method
Brut Blanc ~ Pale Gold with a hint of Fine Bubbles
Intense aromas of flowers & citrus cream With lingering notes of baked bread, golden delicious apples & Meyers lemons Creamy
& Smooth ~ Harmonious Bottle 187 ml 8.00
Bottle 750 25.00
Riesling Gelblack Qualitatswein
Schloss Johannisberg Vineyard Rheingau Germany 2013
First Riesling Estate of the World 1200 Year History
Distinctive notes of white flowers, citrus and pear. Firm and fresh on the palate, well balanced with crisp acidity.
Discover a Wine Estate so steeped in Tradition with Innumerable Awards & Medals. A must read !
http://mwimportsusa.com/brands/schloss-johannisberg/ Enjoy 75
Gewurztraminer Navarro Vineyards Mendocino CA 2013
This is an aromatic, honeysuckle-tinged cool climate white, with layers of honey and spice. 26
Riesling Kabinett Meulenhof Mosel Region Germany 2013
Lively fruity aromas of nectarine and vanilla tinged apples. Subtly creamy palate, with mineral salt lingering on the succulent finish 28
White Oak Chardonnay Russian River Valley CA 2012
Celebrate the ocean harvest, white meat dishes, cheese & crusty bread with butterscotch, crisp apple and hints of citrus. Integrated with tropical fruit & toasty oak notes. 32
Riesling St Urbans - Mosel Germany 2011 7 27 Sauvignon Blanc Araucano Chili 7 27 Pinot Grigio Al Verdi Italy 201 7 27 Chardonnay McManis RiverFamily CA 2013 7 27
WHITE Glass Bottle
Chilling Whites Evolucio Hungary, Toklaji Region 100% Furmint
Fruits shown are green apple with hints of citrus and apricots. Lively minerality and a touch of acidity. Slight dry finish that lingers for a bit and leaves you wanting another sip 26
Warming Whites for Chilling Nights
Chateau Lamothe White Bordeaux France 2014
Pale gold color with grassy aromas & honeyed notes. Semillon Sauvigon Muscadelle 30
Arca Nova Portugal
Vinho Verde means ‘Green Wine’ and is both the name for the wine and the region. Moderately intense palate with lemon, green apple & peach flavors. Effervescence is added to Vinho Verde wine for a light bubbly mouth feel. Grape blend ‘Louieiro, Arinto, Treixadura’ 24
White Bordeaux Chateau Lamothe France 2014 8 30
Cabernet Sauvignon Heavy Weight CA 2011 7 27 PinotNoir Sean Minor CentralCoast 2012 7 27 Malbec, LaLinda Argentina 2011 7 27
REDS Glass Bottle
Milbrandt Merlot Columbia Valley WA 2012 8 30
Lavignone Barbera D’Asti Pico Maccario Winery Cherry, Plum and Red Berries 100% Barbera Grapes Smooth & Supple 30
BARDOLINO Veneto 2013 A Delicious Italian Table Wine Light bodied red showing bright bing cherries & black cherry flavors 30
UNLITRO Well Crafted Liter of Wine Ampeleia Winery Costa Italy 2014 Grenache Noir Grapes
Ampeleia’s Vitality & Natures’ Subtleness Light bodied with dark currant taste.
Delicious table wine. 34
Table Reds
Bourgogne Domaine Robert Gibourg Burgundy France 2013 Strawberry RosePetals Light & Delicate Mild Dry 36
Birichino Vin Gris Grown high in the Sierra Nevadas These grapes co-ferment with their own native yeasts for a delicate, yet nuanced notes of dried crushed herbs citrus zest and wild strawberries. 9 glass 32 bottle
ROSE ~ pinot noir ROSE ~ red ZINFANDEL
Birichino Zinfandel CA Central Coast This wine is most notable and a must try, it hails from the Santa Cruz Mountian vineyard that was first
planted in 1922. The old vine aromas are remarkably fresh, with black cherry juice, anise, sage and a
warm leather.There’s a lot of zing on the palate, with flavors of blackberry, mint and black slate.
32 Bottle
Villa Wolf Rose Pinot Noir Rose Pfalz Germany Opens with a mild tangerine bouquet wii hints of watermelon, strawberry and wet stone. Light bodied,
slightly acidic, fresh and a ‘touch of effervescent’. A hint of cherry and pink grapefruit.
30 bottle
Endless Crush Rose of Pinot Noir Inman Family Russian River Valley Ca Aromas of wild strawberry, passionfruit, honeysuckle, guava and ruby grapefruit zests, plus flavors of strawberry, mineral, blood orange and watermelon rind. 92 pts Wine Enthusiast Limited 40 bottle
Textbook Canbernet Sauvignon Napa Valley CA 2012 90 points
Aged in NewOak barrels for 16 months. Hand picked & hand sorted it displays the textbook qualities of Napa Valley’s finest red wines. 38
“A Proper Claret ” Bonny Doon Vineyard CA
This creative blend offers roasted red- bell pepper, black gravel, black plums, chocolate cake and caramelized beef on the umami - driven nose. The palate is tight with elderberries, cranberries & a decent tannic grip, proving tasty... 46% Cabernet Sauv 17% Merlot 15% Tannat 13% Petit Verdot 8% Syrah 1% Petit Sirah 30
American REDS California Oregon Washington
Beaux Freres Williamette Valley 2013
A glowing medium ruby body. Redolent of juicy strawberry and bright cherry fruit on the nose. Aromatic intrigue is heightened by the slight damp earth and warm spice components.
Aged in French Oak Barrels (lightly oakrd) this wine is not filtered. 60
FRENCH REDS RHONE BURGUNDY BORDEAUX Bordeaux Chateau Vieux Chevrol Appellation LaLande De Pomerol Controlee BordeauxFrance 2010 Bordeaux Blend Rustic, robust & woodsy with a cedar brush and tart wild blackberry 36
Chateunuef-du-Pape Alain Jaume Winery Rhone France 2012 Earthy & Spicy An intense purple color is followed by ripe fruit aromas & spices. Aromatic complexity with soft tannins. The finish is long with lingering hints of licorice, peppers star anise & cinnamon.
A classic feel. 89 points 50
Chateau Laplagnotte - Bellevue Bordeaux France 2014
Organic Grapes Grape Blend Cabernet Franc \ Merlot
St Emillion Grand Cru wines are produced under slightly tighter production restrictions with the intent to improve quality and to distinguish the area’s finer wines from the more everyday wines. With yield restrictions per hectare & grapes harvested with a must weight of 189 grams per sugar vrs 180. Finished wine must reach a minimum alcohol level of 11.5 % vrs 11% & stored by the producer for an additional 14 months before release 44
‘CIRCLE OF LIFE’ Schapenberg - South Africa 2010 Waterkloof Estate’s
Commitment to sustainable bio-dynamic farming. Handpicked& Hand Sorted
“This blend will keep you mesmerized to pin point all of the aromas. When the bottle is first opened, the most prominent are of spice and cassis. Flavors become more complex as the wine is allowed to aerate. A wine with a great balance and textur, soft juicy fruit on the palate is encased by fine, integrated tannins.” 30
Rioja Palacios Remondo LaMontesa Spain 2010 93 points
A blend of red grapes grown organically at the base of the Yerga Mountian range. Subtle notes of ripe red cherries, flowers, spices, flowers and wild herbs. A smokey nuance finishes with a hint of bitter chocolate 32
Blaufrankisch Glatzer Austria 2012
The Blaufrankish grape is grown mostly in Austria, where it makes a spicy red wine that can be graceful yet intense, complex yet tangy & refreshing. 28
Festive REDS Africa Austria Chile Portugal Spain
BONAVITA CASA SANTO LAMOA Portugal 86 POINTS WINE ENTHUSIAST
A Soft, Bold & Rounded Wine The wine is balanced, ripe and full in the mouth 24
Valdivieso Cabernet Franc Chile 2012
Black-skinned wine grapes add herbaceous accents of tobacco and dark spice notes. 32
ALAIA Castilla y Leon Vineyard Spain
Dark ruby color with aromas of black fruits with cocoa butter. It is ripe, fruity with notes of black cherry, cassis and a hint of spice with a smooth finish. 50 % Prieto Picudo 45% Tempraillo 5% Merlot 22
El Castro de Valtuille Wine Maker Raul Perez Spain
“Herbal notes intermixed with wild berries that transmit freshness “ Robert parker 90 pts
“ Asian spice and mineral accented dark berries & floral oils on the nose. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering vibrant black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that spread out nicely with aeration. Finishes sappy and gently sweet, with fine grain tannins, a hint of gaminess and very persistent dark berry character”
Antonio Galloni 90 points 26
FRAPPATO Sicily “ Bright Medium Red. Enticing nose offers sour cherry, white flowers, red licorice and minerals. Fresh and juicy on the palate, showing distinctly pure red fruit and delicate herbal flavors. Strong acidity ultimately gives this pristine wine a youthfully austere character. Finishes with excellent length and lingering floral character” Frappato, Italian Red, Vittoria 36
BAR0LO Paolo Scavino 2010 Piedmont Italy Pristine quality of 100% Nebbiolo Grapes
A silky entry and loads of elegant fruit, casis, licorice, tar and cola. 92 points 56
Cerasuolo di Vittoria D.O.C.G. Sicily 2013A deep ruby color with aromas of chocolate, smoke, herb & spice. It gains some licorice notes with time in the glass. Soft fruity medium bodied palate with a good sense of acidity. The wine gives of dried cherry, truffle and smokey flavors. Long finish. Frappato 40 % Nerod’Avola 60% 45
Fattona Rodano Chianti Classico DOCG 2009 From the ♥ of the Chianti Region!
Aged gently in small French Oak barrels, the winery tends towards minimal intervention in the wine making. This wonderful, ‘can’t get enough’, traditional Chainti Classico with earthy red cherries and hints of tobacco. Medium body with super fruit on the palate. 32
Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Tuscany Italy Sangiovse Grape 93 points WE Earthy aromas suggest leather, game, ripe dark berries and grilled herbs. Cinnamon, StarAnise alongside of bracing but refined tannins. Well balanced & bursting with vitality. 50
Chianti Classico Riserva Carpineto Tucany Italy 2010
Dry Red Wine A complex and elegant bouquet highlighted by persistent raspberry and vanilla aromas. It is warm and full with a velvet mouthfeel and a long generous finish. 40
ITALIAN REDS ~ Bold
Rosso Di Montalcino Tuscany 2011 91 points
Rich and totally inviting. Ruby Red. Fruit forward, spicy & floral. Warm and soft on the palate 40
ITALIAN REDS ~ medium bodied
DESSERT
Visciole Italy
This extremely unique, dessert wine is made from an equal blend of fermented cherries and Lacrima di Morro d’Alba grapes. With intoxicating aromas of fresh pressed black cherry juice, dried blueberries & lavender. This is ‘absolute decadence in a glass’. 3 oz Pour 6
ICE WINE
Birichino Muscat CA
“ Praised by poets and kings since the dawn of civilization, muscat may be Asia Minors original grape variety,
crossing the sun, from Orient to Occident as long as 6000 years ago. Known to Pliny as “uva apiana”, its exotic aromas of nectarine, honeysuckle and mandarin zest have seduced bees, Bryon and the beau monde for the millennia.
This gloriously sweet, exotically fragrant, extravagantly concentrated and complex nectar hails from a decades-old planting on California Central Coast, picked early in the dawns of October 3 oz Pour 6 187 ml 30
OLIVARES Dulce 100% Monastrell Spain 2011
“Produced with fruit from ungrafted, 50year old Monastrell vines that were handharvested in late October early November, the wine starts fermenting with indigenous yeast and fortified to stop fermentation. It’s bottled completely unoaked the June after
the harvest and aged for two years in bottle before being sold.”
“Brilliant purple. Focused ripe, spice-accented black and blue fruit aromas, with hints of woodsmoke and cracked pepper. Smooth, sweet and expansive on the palate, offering plush, sappy blueberry liqueur, fruitcake and a suggestion of bitter
chocolate. Closes smooth, spicy and very long, with a lingering exotic Indian spice flourish” 3 oz Pour 6
Sablettes Sauterne Bordeaux France 2012 Notes of citrus, marmalade, honey and pineapple with a hint of white peppercorn. Sweet at the tip of tongue with a refreshing finishing burst of acidity yielding to an elegant finish 3 oz Pour 6 187 ml bottle
Ice Cider NewHall Farm West Charleston Vt
‘The Bourbon of Ciders” 3.5 lbs of apples per 187 ml bottle
Certified Organic Orchard
‘Absolute’ Decadence in a Glass
10glass 4 oz
187ml 35.