All Aboard the Ciu Ciu with Italian Bubbly, Locals and Argentine Reds

CHILLING IN SPAIN            $12.00 FLIGHT

Solar de Estruanza Blanco Rioja

2008            Rioja, España

100% Viura from the heart of Spain’s premier wine region. This sipper is light and extremely fresh. In parts of Spain, Viura is used to make Cava, a crisp sparkling wine.

Avelino Vegas “Arco de la Vega” Verdejo Viura

2008            Castilla y León, España

A crisp and clean sipper of Verdejo and Viura. Bring this one home to enjoy with you next barbeque or picnic in the park.

Avelino Vegas “Arco de la Vega” Rosado

2008            Castilla y León, España

Made from the best Tempranillo grapes cultivated in the Duero area of Castilla y León.

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SURFING WITH THE LOCALS            $11.50 FLIGHT

Dry Creek Vineyards Dry Chenin Blanc

2009            Sonoma County, California

Meet this winery’s version of a dry Chenin Blanc, which is usually made sweeter in California.

Dry Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

2009            Sonoma County, California

This winery has been producing high quality Sauvignon Blanc since 1972. Stainless steel fermentation makes this bright, crisp and clean.

Conway Family Wines “Deep Sea” Sea Flower Dry Rosé

2008            Central Coast, California

“Deep Sea” represents the Conway family’s ongoing search for a maritime influenced vineyard of merit. 67% Syrah and 33% Grenache.

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EXPLORING ARGENTINA            $15.00 FLIGHT

Fantelli Cabernet Sauvignon

2006            Mendoza, Argentina

This wine was produced with cool fermentation to extract the full aromas and characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape.

Naiara Malbec Reserva

2007            Mendoza, Argentina

100% Malbec sourced from 3 of Naiara’s vineyards. 80% 90+ year-old-vine and 20% new-vine Malbec aged in French & American oak for 1 year.

Finca Algarve “Cinco Sentidos” Malbec-Cabernet

2004            Mendoza, Argentina

This wines are the result of a handpicked blend of 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months in French oak. 

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ALL ABOARD THE CIÙ CIÙ            $19.50 FLIGHT

Ciù Ciù “Bacchus” Rosso Piceno Organic 2008            le Marche, Italia

A robust 50/50 blend of Montepulciano & Sangiovese fermented on the skins for 10 days, six months in stainless.

Ciù Ciù “Esperanto” Offida Rosso Organic

2001              le Marche, Italia

A nod toward the international drinker, “Esperanto” is a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cíu Cíu “Oppîdum” Organic

2002            le Marche, Italia

A seriously dense, rich and intense 100% Montepulicano from our favorite winemaking brothers in le Marche.