55 Degree Wine

CHILLED CALIFORNIANS          $11.50 FLIGHT

Dry Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

2008            Sonoma County, California

Dry Creek Vineyards has been perfecting Sauvignon Blanc since it was first planted in 1972. This wine was kept in stainless steel to preserve the bright fruit.

Franciscan Chardonnay

2007            Napa Valley, California

This wine was made using natural wild yeast from the vineyard – an artisan technique that adds complexity and texture.

Decadenza Vineyards Limited Bottling Chardonnay

2006            Temecula, California

The California wine-grape harvest of 2006 was slightly smaller than normal in quantity, but well above average in quality.

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SPANISH VINOS           $11.50 FLIGHT

Juan de Alzate Rioja Blanco

2008            Rioja, España

Produced from primarily the Viura grape, locally known as Macebo. Wines from Rioja Alavesa  generally produce wines with a fuller body and higher acidity.

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.

La Reina “Flamenco” Tempranillo

2007            Toro, España

A modern winery with a 19th century castle, Monte La Reina overlooks the placid fertile plain of the Duero, where the cold winter months and the plentiful hours of sunlight, together with the unique terrior, speak through the wines.

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PRIDE OF PORTUGAL          $12.00 FLIGHT

António F. Bonifácio e Filhos Vinho de Mesa Tinto “Val da Cigana”

2008            Torre Vedras, Portugal

Translated as “Val’s Gypsy” this wine is named for the nearly 100,00 gypsies who live in Portugal.

Montinho São Miguel “Montinho Reserva”

2007            Alentejano, Portugal

Alicante Bouschet, Aragonès and Touriga Nacional aged 4 months in French and American oak. The vineyard planted 97 hectares of cork tree between 1998 and 1999.

Vidigal Vinho Tinto Douro

2005            Douro, Portugal

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Amarela harmoniously woven together from Douro, one of the most highly valued wine regions in Portugal.

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CALIFORNIA SIZED REDS          $22.00 FLIGHT

Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel

2007            Sonoma County, California

This Zinfandel wine combines fruit from the warm Dry Creek Valley and cool Russian River Valley appellations.

Jalama “La Presa” Syrah

2006            Santa Barbara County, California

Planted on an extremely steep south facing slope, a staircase and a good pair of hiking boots provides the only access to the terraced vines. The layers of flavor are big and bold and the finish just goes on and on.

Rancho Arroyo Grande Zinfandel

2007            San Luis Obispo County, California

This dry-farmed Zinfandel was whole cluster de-stemed, fermented 10 days on the skins and pressed to barrel while still fermenting to retain as much Zinfandel fruit character as possible

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CLASSIC BIANCOS  $14.50 FLIGHT

Cardeto “Matile” Orvieto

2008    Umbria, Italia

A classic bianco from Orvieto, a fruity and fragrant blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, Verdello and Drupeggio grapes.

Ciu Ciu “Falerio” dei Colli Ascolani

2008    le Marche, Italia

Blended from 50% Trebbiano, 30% Passerina, and 20% Pecorino grown on hillsides 1,000 feet above the Adriatic Sea.

Ronco del Gelso “Sot lis Rivis” Pinot Grigio

2008     Friuli, Italia

Put through malolactic fermentation this wine even ages for a brief time in wood, making it much richer than most Grigios you will encounter, but it still finishes with trademark Isonzo minerality.

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CRÉMANT, CHAMPAGNE & CAVA  $20.50 FLIGHT

Cave de Turckheim “Mayerling” Crémant d’Alsace Brut

NV       Alsace, France

Made from the Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois grape varieties, this Crémant is made using the same traditional way as in Champagne. Sugar is added to a second fermentation in the bottle to produce the fine bubbles.

Moutardier “Carte d’Or” Pinot Meunier Brut

NV       Le Brieul, France

This small, quality driven house has been a family run and strictly independent producer since 1921.

Canals Canals Cava Rosat Reserva Brut Nature

NV            Pendes, España

Monastrell, Garnatxa (both intensely flavored red varieties) create a virtual explosion of red fruit and spice flavors.

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MIXING MERLOT IN ITALY  $17.50 FLIGHT

Paolo e Noemia d’Amico “Seinao” Rosso

2008    Lazio, Italia

Sangiovese with a helping of Merlot from the vineyard located just north of Rome close to the Umbria border. Fermented and aged in stainless steel to keep the brightness of the grapes.

Colle Picchioni “Perlaia” Rosso del Lazio

2006    Lazio, Italia

About equal parts each Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet, from one of Italy’s most famous chefs and cookbooks authors, Paolo di Mauro. Brief oak aging.

Rocca di Fabbri Rosso di Montefalco

2006    Umbria, Italia

A hearty Umbrian blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Montepulciano, Merlot and Cabernet. The winery makes its home in a 14^th century fortress.

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THE VALIANT VALPOLICELLA  $25.50 FLIGHT

Degani Valpolicella Classico

2008    Veneto, Italia

Valpolicella wines have three grape varieties in their blend including Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella, each lending a unique characteristic to the wine.

Corte Cariano “Terra Solinas” Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso

2007    Veneto, Italia

Unpressed grape skins from Amarone are added to the already blended and fermented Valpolicella.

Degani “La Rosta” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

2005    Veneto, Italia

Grapes are air-dried for up to 120 days, then crushed and go through a dry low temperature fermentation that can last up to 50 days. Results: WOW.

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BIANCOS ITALIANOS           $20.50 FLIGHT

Tenute Niccolai Vernaccia di San Gimignano

2008            Toscana, Italia

Vernaccia di San Gimignano is Tuscany’s most famous and original white wine, and the only white able to hold its own against the great reds traditionally produced in this region.

Tenute Niccolai Reserva Vernaccia di San Gimignano

2005            Toscana, Italia

It is said that Vernaccia has such complex aromas and flavors that, without looking, it can be mistaken for a red wine. Yet it is still a very appealingly drinkable white suitable for all occasions.

Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

2004            Abruzzo, Italia

Meet Emidio Pepe, the most meticulous and traditional Italian winemaker we’ve ever come across. 100% Trebbiano bottled by hand without filtering.

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WORLD OF TERREDAVINO              $12.50 FLIGHT

Terredavino Crotese Frizzante

2008            Piemonte, Italia

Cortese is an Italian grape revered in the northern parts of the country, but seldom seen elsewhere.

Terredavino “Paradis” Grignolino d’Asti

2008            Piemonte, Italia

The name Grignolino derives from the word grignole, which means “many pips” in the local Piedmontese dialect of the Asti region. The abundance of pips, or seeds, contributes to the strong, bitter tannins associated with the wine.

Terredavino Nebbiolo d’Alba

2006            Piemonte, Italia

Nebbiolo is the most important red grape variety in Piemonte and is a sensitive, and highly demanding varietal in terms of environment, soil and climate.

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IBERIAN BRANCOS                $12.50 FLIGHT

Gallegas “Monte Lourido” Blanco

NV            Ribiero, España

Monte Lourido is a delicious blend of Treixadura and Torrontés, two native grape varieties from the northwestern corner of Spain.

Quinta Vista Fernão Pires Branco

2008            Lisboa, Portugal

This wine is produced exclusively from Fernão Pires grapes, one of these Portuguese finest varieties. The free-run juice is fermented in the traditional way off the skins.

Montinho São Miguel Branco

2008            Estremadura, Portugal

Arinto, Fernão Pires, Moscatel and Sauvignon Blanc grapes are crushed then allowed to sit on their skins for a few hours for extra texture and aromatics.

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COMPARING PINOT                       $17.50 FLIGHT

Quattro Valli “Ca’Delvento” Pinot Nero

2007            Emilia-Romagna, Italia

Pre-fermentation soak on the skins for 10 days captures the brightness of Pinot’s fruit.

Olsen Family Vineyards “Viridian” Estate Pinot Noir

2006           Williamette Valley, Oregon

“Viridian, a color halfway between the deep blue of a cloudless Oregon sky and the dark green leaves of our vineyards.” 100% Estate grown Pinot Noir.

McIntyre Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir

2006           Santa Rosa, California

100% Pinot Noir aged 9 months in French oak and 8 months in the bottle prior to release. Sustainably grown from our estate vineyard located in the heart of the coveted Santa Lucia Highlands appellation.

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MORE PORTUGUESE VINHOS              $12.50 FLIGHT

Vidigal “Reserva dos Amigos”

2007            Estremadura, Portugal

A traditional Portuguese reserve wine with an Old World style, made from Tinta Roriz, Castelão, and Tinta Miúda.

Quinta do Conde “2Us – Duas Uvas”

2007            Estremadura, Portugal

Prodoced mainly from Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, with small portions of Castelão and Syrah, put through a long maceration and aging in Portuguese and French oak.

Quinta do Conde “Estacas”

2007            Estremadura, Portugal

A careful selection of some of Portugal’s finest varieties Tinto Roriz, Castelão and Touriga Nacional, aged for 4 months in oak.

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NEBBIOLO & BARBARESCO              $29.50 FLIGHT

Nada Fiorenzo Nebbiolo d’Langhe

2007            Piemonte, Italia

Made from a careful selection, during the harvest of some of the bunches located in the freshest rows of the vineyards comes this 100% Langhe Nebbiolo.

Fontanabianca “Sorí Burdin” Barbaresco

2004            Piemonte, Italia

30 years of winemaking experience by two families of wine growers, influence this full-bodied version of Nebbiolo from brothers who hand tend their vines in the township of Neive.

Ca’Nova Ghemme Nebbiolo

2003            Piemonte, Italia

From a tiny, family-run estate nestled in the heart of northern Piemonte, long recognized as one of Italy’s finest wine districts.

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LIGHT & BRIGHT WHITES          $10.50 FLIGHT

Quinta de Azevedo “Gazela” Vinho Verde

2009            Minho, Portugal

Vinho Verde literally means “Green Wine,” which refers to it youthful freshness rather than color. Made from local grape varieties Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura, Avesso and Azal.

Terredavino Cortese Frizzante

2008            Piemonte, Italia

Cortese has a long history in Italian viticulture with written documentation naming the grape among the plantings in a Piedmontese vineyard as early as 1659.

Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

2008            Sonoma County, California

Dry Creek Vineyards has been perfecting Sauvignon Blanc since it was first planted in 1972.

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SWEET & FRIZZANTE           $14.50 FLIGHT

Picchioni “Sangue di Giuda”

2007            Lombardia, Italia

Croatina (60%), Barbera (25%) and Uva Rara (15%) finished slightly sparkling. From a small town, traditionally renowned for wine production, which until recently could boast the highest ratio of vineyards per total land area in Italy.

Puianello Lambrusco dell’Emilia Rosato Amabile

NV           Emilia-Romagna, Italia

Finished just off-dry, but more than balanced by the bubbles and natural acidity of the Lambrusco variety

Cascina Fonda “Bel Piasi” Asti Spumante

2008           Emilia-Romagna, Italia

Full on froth meets the insane aromatics of perfectly cultivated Moscato with just a touch of sweetness, all backed up by bracing acidity.

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VINOS FRESCOS DE ESPAÑA                                                               $11.00 FLIGHT

Finca la Estacada “Laman” Blanco

NV                      La Mancha, España

Hailing from La Mancha, Spain’s largest wine-growing region, comes this 100% Airén.

Avelino Vegas “Arco de la Vega” Verdejo Viura

2008                Castilla y León, España

A new Spanish blanco of 50% Verdejo and 50% Viura.

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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ROJOS OF SPAIN                                                                           $16.50 FLIGHT

Finca la Estacada “Viñansar” Roble

2008  La Mancha, España

A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo. The varietals were fermented separately before blending and aging.

Bodegas Alavesasa “Solar de Samaniego” Crianza

2003                 Rioja, España

Established in 1972, this bodegas continually produces outstanding Riojas. Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 12 months in American oak.

Don Jacobo Gran Reserva

1995                 Rioja, España

Tempranillo and Garnacha Gran Reserva is only produced in the top vintages, This wine has aged at the bodega for eleven years.

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PRIDE OF PLACE                                                                           $17.00 FLIGHT

Botter “Picco del Sole” Aglianico

2008              Campania, Italia

Born in the land-locked region of Beneventano, meet a fresh  bright approach to Aglianico.

Jacuss Tazzelenghe

2003                      Friuli, Italia

Authentically Friulian. This bold and acidic wine loves the rich fare of Northern.

Palamà “D’Arcangelo”

2008                    Puglia, Italia

100% Malvasia Nera made in memory of Arcangelo, the father of the farm.

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WONDERFUL WORLD OF CORVINA $13.00 FLIGHT

Brunelli “Ferve” Corvina

2008                   Veneto, Italia

100% Corvina (the “noble” grape of Valpolicella) that has been lightly air-dried before fermentation resulting in a richness of texture and flavor.

Corte Marzago “Vigna la Morara” Bardolino Organic

2008                   Veneto, Italia

This former 16^th century convent has been lovingly transformed into a wonderful winery.

Degani Valpolicella Classico

2008                   Veneto, Italia

This Valpolicella Classico is a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Valpolicella.

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IBERIAN BUBBLES                                                                        $14.00 FLIGHT

MVSA de Vallformosa Brut Cava

NV          Penedés, España

This dry cava was made using the Traditional Method using the Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes.

Companhia das Quintas “Borlido” Espumante Reserva Rosé

2008           Bairrada, Portugal

A rosé made from Portugal’s most beloved red grapes: Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional.

Companhia das Quintas “Borlido” Espumante Meio-Seco

2008          Bairrada, Portugal

A medium-dry Portuguese sparkling wine made from Cerceal, Malvasia Rei and Rabo de Ovelha grapes.

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PROSECCO vs CHAMPAGNE                                                         $24.50 FLIGHT

Althe’a Prosecco di Valdobbiandene Vino Spumante

NV                  Veneto, Italia

This extra dry sparkling wine has been produced by the Drusian family for 3 generations.

Moutardier “Carte d’Or” Pinot Meunier Brut

NV        Le Brieul, France

This small, family run, quality driven house has been a strictly independent producer since 1921.

Lallier Brut Sélection Blanc, Premier Cru

NV          Aÿ, Champagne, France

The wines are drawn from fruit mostly in the Grand Cru of Aÿ and the Côte des Blancs.

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PIZZA & PASTA REDS v. 2                                                             $13.00 FLIGHT

Lomazzi & Sarli “Giràle” Negroamaro ORGANIC

2008         Puglia, Italia

All organic agriculture and hand harvesting of 30-year-old vines. 100% Negroamaro.

Ippolito “Ciro’” Rosso Classico

2006     Calabria, Italia

100% Gaglioppo. Ciro’ is home to one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world.

Lomazzi & Sarli “Latias” Primitivo ORGANIC

2006         Puglia, Italia

100% Primitivo (Zinfandel) fermented in stainless steel, mellowed in oak for 12 months.

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BOLD & FOOD-FRIENDLY REDS                                                     $23.50 FLIGHT

Attilio Ghisolfi Langhe Rosso “Pinay” Pinot Nero

2007    Piemonte, Italia

100% Pinot Nero from the Langhe.

Picchioni “Rosso d’Asia”

2005     Lombarida, Italia

A huge, rich and velvety blend of Croatina (90%) and Ughetta di Solinga (10%) from old vines.

Ciù Ciù “Oppîdum” Rosso Organic

2002     le Marche, Italia

All organice this 100% Montepulciano is now finding an international audience.

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BRING ON THE BUBBLES $14.00 FLIGHT

Toffoli “Colle Trevigiani” Prosecco Frizzante

NV Veneto, Italia

Made in the classic Charmat method.  This is the base for the Italian cocktail “Bellini.”

Terredavino Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Dolce Spumanate

2008 Piemonte, Italia

A second fermentation creates the bubbles in this sweet, red wine made from Malvasia grapes.

Terredavino “Gattera” Brachetto d’Acqui Spumante

2008 Piemonte, Italia

A DOCG since 1996, Acqui is home to some of Italy’s best and most beloved Brachetto. This fabulous red sparkling wine is fresh and lively bubbles.

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SERIOUS BUBBLES $19.00 FLIGHT

Toffoli Prosecco di Conegliano

NV Veneto, Italia

The grapes are harvested before they are completely ripe in order to guarantee the fragrance the right balance of acidity. The bubbles were created using the Charmat method to make this extra dry wine.

Moutardier “Carte d’Or” Pinot Meunier Brut

NV           Le Brieul, France

This small, quality driven house has been a family run and strictly independent producer since 1921.

Canals Canals Cava Rosat Reserva Brut Nature

NV       Pendes, España

Monastrell, Garnatxa (both intensely flavored red varieties) given the same vinification treatment as the wine above but with the added interest of a virtual explosion of red fruit and spice flavors.

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PORTUGAL BY THE LITER $10.50 FLIGHT

António F. Bonifácio e Filhos Vinho de Mesa Branco “Lomba da Fazenda”

2008 Torre Vedras, Portugal

A lovely house white wine made from traditional white grapes of Fernão Pires and Boal.

António F. Bonifácio e Filhos Vinho de Mesa Tinto “Val da Cigana”

2008 Torre Vedras, Portugal

Translated as “Val’s Gypsy” this wine is named for the nearly 100,00 gypsies who live in Portugal.

António F. Bonifácio e Filhos Vinho de Mesa Tinto “Brioso”

2008 Torre Vedras, Portugal

Since 1963 António Francisco Bonifácio and his descendants have worked towards one goal: making delicious organically cultivated wines that the average working person can afford to drink with everyday family meals.

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SPECIAL OCASSION REDS $20.50 FLIGHT

Palamà “Mavro” Salento Rosso

2006 Puglia, Italia

From one of our favorite producers in Puglia, this is the “Mavro” is Greek for “black”: this blend of Malvasia Nera and Negroamaro is quite dark.

Tiberini Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva

2001 Toscana, Italia

Hand harvested Montepulciano blend of Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) Canaiolo & Mammolo. The Riserva is only made in truly superior vintages and is aged four years before release

Ciù Ciù “Esperanto” Offida Rosso Organic

2001 le Marche, Italia

Named for the international language, “Esperanto” is a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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BRAND NEW BIANCOS                                                                            $14.50 FLIGHT

Cantine Lento “Romeo” Bianco

2008                Calabria, Italia

A fresh and fruity blend of Greco with Malvaisa and Trebbiano grown on the Romeo estate of the Lento family’s vineyards.

Tenute Niccolai Vernaccia di San Gimignano

2008                Toscana, Italia

Vernaccia di San Gimignano is Tuscany’s most famous and original white wine, and the only white able to hold its own against the great reds traditionally produced in this region.

Martilde “Piume” Malvasia Organic

2006    Oltrepò Pavese, Italia

From a combination of 50-year-old vines and young clones of Malvasia, this bianco is aromatic and delightful.

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REDS WITH A FIZZ                                                                                          $14.50 FLIGHT

Terredavino Freisa d’Asti Frizzante

2008              Piemonte, Italia

Freisa is a very traditional, very local variety grown in the vineyards of and drunk by the makers of great Barolo. This bottle is fruity, but not too sweet and about half the fizz of Champagne.

Podere Saulino Piemonte Brachetto Dolce

2006              Piemonte, Italia

From the Gavi DOCG, hails this sweet, RED, bubbly with full on pressure like Champagne, but made from the brilliant red grape, Brachetto.

Caprari Lambrusco della’Emilia

NV Emilia-Romagna, Italia

Cantina Caprari was established in 1927 and the current generation are making the best wines ever with a strong eye towards traditional methods, styles and culture.

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PRIMITIVO vs ZINFANDEL                                                                            $19.00 FLIGHT

Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel

2007   Sonoma County, Calif.

This Zinfandel wine combines fruit from the warm Dry Creek Valley and cool Russian River Valley appellations.

S. Nicola “Fatalone” Gioia del Colle Primitivo

2005                   Puglia, Italia

This is a big wine, rich and concentrated with that fantastic warm southern feel that typifies Primitvo.

Rancho Arroyo Grande Zinfandel

2007      Central Coast, Calif.

This dry-farmed Zinfandel was whole cluster de-stemed, fermented 10 days on the skins and pressed to barrel while still fermenting to retain as much Zinfandel fruit character as possible.  It will be easy to consume over the next 5 years.

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QUELLO CHE SYRAH, SYRAH                                                                    $14.00 FLIGHT

Mouras de Arraiolos “Moira’s” Tinto Frutado

2006                  Alentejano, Portugal

Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, and Syrah mingle together in this fruity, estate-grown ruby red wine.

Marquis Philips “Sarah’s Blend”

2007            South Eastern, Australia

A blend of Barossa Valley’s best red varietals: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot aged in French and American oak for a year.

Jalama “El Capitan”

2006     Santa Barbara County, Calif.

Featuring 47% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon from three of Santa Barbara County’s premiere vineyards, this blend truly showcases the star qualities of this appellation. Aged 30 months in 50% new French oak, and six months in the bottle.

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BRAND NEW BIANCOS                                                                            $13.50 FLIGHT

Cardeto “Matile” Orvieto

2008                 Veneto, Italia

A classic bianco from Orvieto, a fruity and fragrant blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, Verdello and Drupeggio.

Paolo e Noemia d’Amico “Seiano” Bianco

2008                 Lazio, Italia

A fabulous and food-friendly blend of Trebbiano and Sauvignon Bianco from the hilly vineyard located just north of Rome.

Tenuta di Sticciano “Controluce” Pinot Grigio

2008             Toscana, Italia

A soft-pressing of Pinot Grigio fermented in both stainless steel and French oak and bottled-aged for 6 months, this bianco is sure to be a huge hit!

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BIANCO, ROSATO, ROSSO, OH MY!                                                           $16.00 FLIGHT

Palamà “Metiusco” Salento Bianco

2008                   Puglia, Italia

Meet this full-bodied white made with Malvasia Bianca and Verdeca from the beautiful and warm climate of Salento.

Palamà “Metiusco” Salento Rosato

2008                   Puglia, Italia

This rosato wine is made from 100% Negroamaro from the most important Negroamaro vineyards in Salento.

Palamà “Metiusco” Salento Rosso

2008                   Puglia, Italia

A hearty rosso ready to be your new favorite: blend of Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano and Primitivo.

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MANY FACES OF NEGROAMARO                                                                       $12.00 FLIGHT

Botter “Rione dei Dogi” Squinzano Riserva

2005                   Puglia, Italia

One of Puglia’s most renowned reds, it’s a blend of three local grapes: Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Sangiovese. Aged for 2 years in oak barrels.

Palamà “Albarossa” Salento Salice Rosso

2007                   Puglia, Italia

A dark and harmonious blend of two of Puglia’s premiere red varietals: 80% Negroamaro and 20% Malvasia Nera.

Tor Del Colle Brindisi Rosso Riserva

2005                   Puglia, Italia

Wines classified as Brindisi Rosso Riserva must have a minimum alcohol content of 12.5% ABV and have been aged for at least 24 months. Made from the Negroamaro grape.

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SANGIOVESE MIXIN’ VOLUME 2                                                                    $14.00 FLIGHT

Cantina Miglianico Terre di Chieti Sangiovese

2007              Abruzzo, Italia

Established in 1961, Cantina Miglianico has been bringing great valued wines to the marketplace, meet their newest Sangiovese.

Tenuta di Sticciano “Casa la Fornace” Chianti

2008             Toscana, Italia

A classic red from Chianti: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo aged in oak for 4 to 8 months.

Ciu Ciu “Gotico” Rosso Piceno Superiore ORGANIC

2006             le Marche, Italia

Another instant favorite from one of our favorite Italian winemaking team of brothers; 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese aged in oak for 12 months, another 6 months in the bottle.

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