$15 / Flight

1) Julian “Cherry Bomb” Hard Cider

American Hard Cider…6.99% ABV …Julian, CA

100% handcrafted elixir, handcrafted with juice from the flamed Montorency Cherry. This intensely flavored powerhouse of vitamins and antioxidants is celebrated for its health benefits and anti-aging properties.

2) Samuel Smith Organic Raspberry Fruit Beer

Fruit/Vegetable Beer…5.10% ABV… Tadcaster, UK

A product of England this is an ale brewed with raspberry juice and natural flavors added. Brewed at Melborn Bros ancient brewery in Stanford Lincolnshire and blended and bottled at Samuel Smith’s Brewery. The finest organically grown barley and wheat are used to create a complex ale which having undergone primary and secondary fermentation with different yeasts and extended maturation.

3) Unibrou Ephemere Cassis/Black Currant

Fruit/Vegetable Beer…5.50% ABV… Quebec, Canada

A wheat beer brewed with blackcurrant. Blackcurrant is a berry native to central and norther Europe, as well as Asia with a tart, mildly sweet deep raspberry like flavor. The Ephermere Cassis is really a thing of beauty. It is crisp and refreshing, sweet yet dry, and exceptionally quenching.

4) Brouwerij Liefmans Fruitesse

Fruit/Vegetable Beer…4.20% ABV… Oudenaarde, Belgium

Matured on cherries it contains natural fruit flavors including cherry, raspberry, billberry, elderberry and strawberry and contains barley malt.  Pour offers a bright red, raspberry syrup colored appearance. Taste is bold and extremely loud.  A fruit-forward treat!

5) Lindemans Framboise Lambic

Russian Imperial Stout…10.5% ABV… Escondido, CA

Long before hops were common in most beers, various fruits and vegetables were used to season beers. The acidity of Lambic beers blends perfectly with raspberries.  Framboise encorporates magnificent aromas, a delicate palate of raspberries with undertones of fruity acidity; elegant, sparkling clean natural taste.

F. Dulac Blanc de Blancs Brut     Bordeaux, France   NV

Meet your new party bubbly…This Blanc de Blancs from Bordeaux is so easy going and friendly, you’ll be popping it open to celebrate a Monday!

Robert Klingenfus Alsace Riesling     Alsace, France    2007

Very fine Alsatian Riesling with aromas of pear, orange rind, mineral and a hint of petrol.  Quite dry with layers of fruit supported by crisp acids.

Le Champ des Lys Grenache-Viognier     Languedoc, France   2008

Family owned and run for centuries, this Languedoc estate practices nature friendly, sustainable farming (as they did 100 years ago) with the emphasis on lower yields and optimum ripeness in the vineyards.

Vengo, Vieni Veneto

Cortesia Prosecco Frizzante DOC

Veneto, Italia

A lovely bright and bubbly Prosecco from the hills of Veneto. Great way to start any party, or keep the party going! Dry and refreshing with a refreshing fruitiness.

Villa Chiara Merlot

Venezie, Italia 2010

This Merlot is pure northern style, fruit aromas, with plum and berry flavors.

Zeni Valpolicella

Veneto, Italia  2009

The Zeni family have been making classic Veronese wines for 5 generations.60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10%

Molinara make up a classic Valpoli taste

Jewels of the South

Caleo Negroamaro IGT

Puglia, Italia  20010

Literally translated as black bitter, this southern grape from the Salento peninsula is best served with boar salami, semi aged cheese and grilled meats

Feudi Montoni “N” Nero d’Avola, IGT

Sicilia    2011

The Skalli family is considered the pioneer of Southern French wines for their bold decision to promote the bottling of single-varietal wines.

Doppio Passo Primitivo IGT

Puglia, Italia    2007

100% Primitvo from the Salento peninsula, literally translated means double pass, is double fermented, the second time over dried grapes….lovely smoothe and rich a veritable crowd pleaser!

Divine Sweet and Bubbly

Ca ed Balos Moscato d’Asti DOCG

Piemonte, Italia    2008

House of the Rascal!!!! Bio sustainable winery in Piemonte, no pesticides are used, for this lovely sparkly

Moscato from the Langhe hills.

Borgo Maragliano “La Caliera” Moscato d’Asti DOCG

Piemonte, Italia    2008

100% Moscato bianco di Canelli. Delicate and fragrant with lychee, peach and honeysuckle notes. Drink by itself as a refresher at the end of the day. Named after a woman who lived on the boundaries of the vineyards for many years.

Terredavino  “Solia” Moscato d’Asti DOCG

Piemonte, Italia    2009

Rich, exuberant full in the mouth, but with a good structure. Fruity and floral yet no added sugar.

Villa Chiara Pinot Grigio delle Venezie

Veneto, Italia     2009

100% Pinot Grigio from Veneto made for easy drinking with friends and family. Take some, pass it down!

Terredavino Roero Arneis

Piemonte, Italia   2010

Lovely bright banana aroma mixed with citrus and apple.  The palate is more of the same with a nice mineral structure coming through which is very tasty.  A very nutty Arneis!

Ca’Nova Rugiada

Piemonte, Italia   2009

100% Erbaluce.  Ca’ Nova is a tiny family run estate in the heart of northern Piedmont. Rugiada is a medium bodied white aged in steel.

Bodega de Los Clop

Los Clop Malbec Rosé

Mendoza, Argentina 2011

Very intense and bright rose color.  Sweet aromas, pleasantly fruit forward.

Los Clop Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina   2011

This Malbec exhibits a lively red color with purple tinges, fruit aromas, with plum and berry flavors.

Los Clop Cabernet Sauvignon

Mendoza, Argentina   2010

The 100 year old vines in this Cab present a round and full body, chocolate, red fruit flavors, with hints of vanilla, soft spices and tobacco.

Oh, so Merlot!

Domaine St. George Merlot

Healdsburg, California 2009

Rich black cherry aromas are followed by lush fruit flavors with hints of mint and vanilla. Full-bodied in the classic Merlot style, this wine is soft on the palate, with a long finish.

Fortant de France Merlot

Vin de Pays, France             2006

The Skalli family is considered the pioneer of Southern French wines for their bold decision to promote the bottling of single-varietal wines.

Granfort Vin de Pays d’Oc Merlot

Languedoc, France    2007

100% Merlot produced in Languedoc, 30 kms away from Béziers. Low yielding vines give this wine an intense, fruity flavor, no oak.

Blended Beauties

Vidigal Dão

Leiria, Portugal    2008

A medium bodied Dão, meaty and fruity to your delight.  A good example of the modern Dão.

Vidigal Douro Vinho Tinto

Douro, Portugal   2008

This medium-bodied, fleshy, smooth and deliciously fruity Douro wine is a faultless example from the following varieties: Tinta Roriz (35%), Touriga Nacional (15%), Touriga Franca (30%) and Tinta Barroca (20%).

Vidigal “Reserva dos Amigos” Vinho Regional

Lisboa, Portugal    2009

A traditional Portuguese reserve wine with an Old World style from the area formerly known as the Estremadura, made from Tinta Roriz, Castelão, and Tinta Miúda.

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1) Stone Double Bastard Ale

American Strong Ale…10.5% ABV …Escondido, CA

Dark ruby brown in color and has a very intense aroma enhanced by the aromatic herbs and spices used. Very subtle bitterness and a dominant & warming, yet harmonious flavor. Think of the Arrogant Bastard on steroids.

2) Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11

Belgian Strong Pale Ale…9.4% ABV… Escondido, CA

Annual release and bottled only for 11.11.11.  Each year a new one is released one day and one month different from the previous.  This one has a spicy blend of Anaheim chilies and cinnamon.

3) Stone Collaborations “TBA”

American Brown Ale…7.10% ABV… Escondido, CA

Bear Republic / Fat Head’s / Stone TBA pays tribute to the Texas Brown Ale style, while taking some inspiration from one of the pioneering beers of the time, Pete’s Wicked Ale.  In developing this little homage to TBA, these brewers did incorporate a few new twists, like the addition of brown sugar and molasses to add a touch more complexity. “TBA” also represented the first time Stone has ever used Cascade hops in 15+ years!

4) Stone Smoked Porter

American Porter…5.90% ABV… Escondido, CA

Smells like a nice dark robusto cigar. Deep chocolatey notes mix with smokiness and ground espresso beans.  Medium bodied with a dark brown tint.

5) Stone Imperial Russian Stout

Russian Imperial Stout…10.5% ABV… Escondido, CA

Brewed in the authentic historical style of an Imperial Russian Stout, this beer is massive. Intensely aromatic and heavy on the palate, this brew goes where few can – and fewer dare even try. The style originated from Czarist Russia’s demand for ever thicker English stouts. Expect stone’s version of this mysterious brew to pour like Siberian crude and taste even heavier!

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Inspired by the American India Pale Ale (IPA) and Double IPA, more and more Belgian brewers are brewing hoppy pale colored ales for the US market (like Chouffe & Urthel), and there’s been an increase of Belgian IPAs being brewed by American brewers. Generally, Belgian IPAs are considered too hoppy by Belgian beer drinkers. You’ll generally find a cleaner bitterness vs. American styles, and a pronounced dry edge (very Belgian).

1) Hopus Ale

Belgian IPA…8.5% ABV …Brasserie Lefebvre, Belgium

The work of the master brewer is shaping the flavor of Hopus beer which is done by the selection and use of the hop in a production process that goes back to the Belgian brewing tradition in its purest form. After two years of research, five hop varieties from the best regions were chosen based on their taste and their harmonious fusion.

2) Ommegang BPA

Belgian Pale Ale…6.2% ABV…Brewery Ommegang…Cooperstown, NY

BPA has combined the delicious aromas and flavors of Belgian-style pale ale with more hops than we’ve ever put in a beer. A well-balanced, yet ample hop character defines this fine pale ale offering citrus and tropical fruit aromatics and flavors, a full body and a lush white pillowy head.  A liberal amount of Styrian Goldings in the brew kettle followed by dry hopping of Cascade.

3) Poperings Hommel Ale

Belgian IPA…7.5% ABV; Brewery Van Eecke; Watou, Belgium

This lightly hopped ale is brewed with a blend of summer, winter and aromatic pale malts. The brewery has its own well where soft water is found, and only local grown hops from the Gold and Hallertau family are used.  The village of Poperinge is dedicated to growing hops.

4) Houblon Chouffe

Belgian IPA…9.0% ABV; Achouffe Brewery; Belgium

The Houblon Chouffe was brewed for the first time in 2006.  It is cross between a Belgian Tripel and an ‘Indian Pale ale’ type of beer, with a harmonious balance between a marked bitterness (three types of hops are used to make it) and a pleasant fruitiness.

5) Troubadour Magma Cascade Hop Special Edition 2011

Belgian IPA…9.5% ABV, Brouwerij de Musketiers, Belgium

This is a celebration of American hops! The brewer is featuring the Cascade hop in this Magma 2011 edition of the award winning Troubadour Magma, which features Simcoe hops. You will find a new Magma edition every year beginning in October while supplies last.

Caves de Landiras F. Dulac Blanc de Blancs Brut

Bordeaux, France   NV

Meet your new party bubbly…This Blanc de Blancs is so easy going and friendly, you’ll be popping it open to celebrate a Monday!

Vallformosa “MVSA” Cava Brut

Penedes, España   NV

Bubbly with Melon & Banana on the Nose.  A beautiful blend of macabeo, parellada and xarel-lo that makes for a dry Cava that will tickle every taste bud you’ve ever had!

Vallformosa “MVSA” Cava Rosé Brut

Penedes, España   NV

Garnacha and Monastrell made in the traditional Champagne method. Gorgeous pink color, perfectly dry.

Northern Spain’s Insane

Duque de Medina Garnacha

Cariñena, España     2010

Garnacha is the third most widespread grape variety in the world.  The Marin family Duque de Medina Garnacha displays intense aromas of ripe fruit, with balanced tannins and a long lasting fruit-forward finish.

Bodegas Gallegas Destino Tinto

Galicia, España     NV

Smooth, ultra drinkable red with a bright cherry color.  Spicy yet extremely friendly on the palate!

Verdes Castros Valdeorras Mencía

Galicia, España     NV

Complex in the mouth with tastes of fresh red fruits, a wine with strong personality and a memory that lasts a very long time!

Salute!

Matilde Zasso “Amphora”

Campania, Italia   NV

Based in an area known as Campi Flegrei (The Phlegrean Fields, from the Greek word for “burning”), the soil is incredibly rich in ash and mineral deposits.

Poderi dal Nespoli Sangiovese di Romagna

Emilia-Romagna, Italia   2009

From the Prugneto vineyard on the family estate, this 100% Sangiovese shows just how good Emilia-Romgna red wines can be.

Allegretti “il Barile” Aglianico del Vulture

Basilicata, Italia   2003

From the foothills of Mount Vulture, this big and muscular Aglianico is a true example of rich volcanic terroir.  Aged 3 years in oak

Tour the Tor Del Colle

Tor Del Colle Brindisi Rosso Riserva

Puglia, Italia   2007

This is a blend of mostly Negroamaro followed by a touch of Malvasia Nera & Sangiovese, from the Brindisi and Mesagne area.

Tor Del Colle Squinzano Riserva

Puglia, Italia   2005

This is a blend of about 90% Negroamaro boosted up by Malvasia Nera.  Aged for 12 months in wooden casks.

Tor Del Colle Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva

Abruzzo, Italia   2007

This 100% Montepulciano is deep and dry with a full body.  12 months in wooden casks and 12 months in steel tanks.

Bodegas Bocopa Alicante “Marina Alta”    Alicante, España 2011

100% Muscat of Alexandria.  Bright yellow color, with fruity aromas and hints of Anis and fennel. On the palate it is rich, elegant and well-balanced with a clean finish.

50˚ Riesling          Rheingau, Germany 2009

With vineyards situated at 50˚ North latitude, there is an optimal cool climate where these grapes thrive to produce a unique and dry quality.

Maculan Estate “Costadolio” Rosato     Veneto, Italia   2009

100% Merlot. This soft yet full bodied & intense rosé comes from the volcanic soils of Breganze. All steel aged.

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CLEAN & BRIGHT WHITES

Bianco Arianna    Emilia Romagna, Italia   2010

70%Trebbiano & 30% Chardonnay. This wine is produced in the northeast region of Italy by the Rubicone River.

Botter “Caleo” Inzolia     Sicilia, Italia   2010

100% Inzolia all stainless steel fermented and aged.  Full bodied, clean and crisp.

Señorio de Guadianeja Macabeo     La Mancha, España   2010

Also known as Viura, this wine is made from the highest quality grapes from the fertile plains of La Mancha.  Zesty acidity with notes of fresh soft fruit & floral aromas.

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OLD WORLD RED

Ca de Santi Vespolina    Piemonte, Italy         2008

From the Colli Novarese, a ruby red wine with violet hints. It has a characteristic, fruity and delicate scent and a dry and harmonious flavor. Vespolina means little wasp

Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière        Bourgogne, France     2006

A true first growth, first class Pinot Noir from the region that made it famous.  Dry with hints of rose petals, bright cherries, and a smooth & velvety finish.

Riseccoli Chianti Classico     Toscana, Italy     2008

Represents the true terroir of the estate, shown through this blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

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NEW WORLD RED

Vinas de Lujan Malbec     Mendoza, Argentina   2011

100 % Malbec from Lujan de Cuyo. Hints of red fruits, prune. Good acidity, balance,  easy to drink

Quinta do Conde “2u-Duas Uvas”    Lisboa, Portugal 2009

Produced 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.

Serrera Bonarda   Mendoza, Argentina   2008

Deep intense purple color, bright with violet hints. An aroma of dark raspberry clove and cinnamon with a sprig of mint. A well structured, yet smooth wine.

The Stouts & Imperial Stout gets some of it inspiration from the Russian Imperial Stout or English and Irish Dry Stouts. Some of these are barrel aged, mostly in bourbon / whiskey barrels, while some are infused with coffee or chocolate. Alcohol ranges vary, but tend to be quite big, and bigger than traditional Russian Imperial Stouts. Most tend to have cleaner alcohol flavors, higher hop levels, and more residual sweetness. Imperials are very full-bodied with rich roasted flavors far surpassing normal stouts.

1) Monk’s Stout Dupont

Belgian Dark Ale…5.2% ABV …Brasserie Dupont, Belgium

A recipe from the 1950’s. As Dupont has extra fermentation capacity now, Olivier has the luxury of re-creating some old specialties.There were two test versions of Monk’s Stout, both at 5.2% abv. One was dry and roasty, and another is said to be a little more rounded.

2) Dogfish Head Chicory Stout

American Stout…5.2% ABV…Dogfish Head Brewery…Milton, DE

Made with a touch of roasted chicory, organic Mexican coffee, St. John’s Wort, and licorice root. is Brewed with roast barley, crystal malt & oats and hopped just right with Glacier hops. We use fair trade Organic Mexican Coatepec beans roasted by Notting Hill Coffee Roastery.

3) Ballast Point Sea Monster Imperial Stout

Imperial Stout…10.0% ABV….Ballast Point Breweing…San Diego, CA

Flavors of roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate are complimented by a velvety smoothness from the addition of un-malted barley and oats. Colombus and Amarillo hops help to balance out the huge malt character of this flavor bomb. Be careful the alcohol is well hidden and will sneak up on you if you don’t watch out, just like a sea monster.

4) Port Santa’s Little Helper Imperial Stout

Imperial Stout…10.0% ABV…Port Brewing….San Marcos, CA

Barrel-aged version initially brewed in 2009 of the Santa’s Little Helper Imperial Stout. After brewing the 2008 batch of Santa’s they thought “wonder what this would taste like aged in a bourbon barrel?”

5) Lava Smoked Imperial Stout

Russian Imperial Stout…9.4% ABV, Olvisholt Brugghus…Iceland

Smoked imperial stout with a thick brown head. Sweet flavor with chocolate and roasted malt. The aftertaste is roasted malt, smoke and warming alcohol. Aroma of smoke chocolate and a bit of alcohol.

Stop & Smell The Rosés

Los Clop Malbec Rosé

Mendoza, Argentina 2011

Very intense and bright rose color.  Sweet aromas, pleasantly fruit forward.

Terradavino “Paradis” Grignolino d’Asti Rosé

Piemonte, Italy      2008

The vineyards of Grignolino for “Paradis” are housed in a beautiful location with southern exposure in Agliano Terme.  The name of this farm has been given by local farmers for its location higher than the rolling hills that surround it.

Castillo de Utiel Rosado

  Valenciana, España   2010

A fantastically dry rosé made from 100% Bobal.  Brilliant strawberry pink color with coral tones.  A beautiful compliment for grilled vegetables or fish dishes.

Three to Tango

Toneles “Reserva Tonel 46” Torrontés

Mendoza, Argentina   2011

Toneles, meaning “barrels”, is a pleasant & minerally wine from the dry & stony valleys of Cafayate in Salta

Los Clop “Sur” Malbec 

Mendoza, Argentina   2010

100% Malbec. The taste is round, with sweet black plum, ripe red fruit and chocolate with smooth tannins.

A unique personality that is aggressive, yet outstandingly charming.

Vía Blanca Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina   2011

This wine is made from the highest quality grapes.  Intense with notes of red berries & plums.

Spanish Niñas

Finca Vieja Tempranillo Crianza

La Mancha, España   2007

Fairly old school style, medium bodied but very fragrant and food friendly. 100% Tempranillo!

La Cava del Bierzo “Val Todil” Tinto Mencia

Catalunya, España    2009

The intensity of the aromas could be rated as medium-high. It presents primary aromas which are typical of the Mencía variety: red fruits, blackberries, black raspberries, mineral aromas.

Pedro Martinez “Romeo” Monastrell Crianza

Jumilla, España     2010

Perfectly ripened Monastrell grapes aged for 9 months in oak barrels.

Das Boot

Casa Del Sole Pinot Noir

Lombardia, Italy   2010

From the cooler continental climate of northern Italy, this Pinot demonstrates a rustic & earthy body.

Masi “Modello delle Venezie” Rosso

Veneto, Italy   2008

A lovely blend of Refosco and Raboso, two varietals you don’t come across too often.  These get about 10 months of maturing in oak.

Santa Maria dell’Arco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva

Abruzzo, Italia   2004

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

Cheers to the amber brown to deep garnet hues, with thick, rocky heads of great retention, the spicy and higher alcohol content, the smoked malts prior to brewing, and the use of deep syrupy sweetness to bump up the complexity.  Thank you breweries for keeping out palates in check. Prost!

1) Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11

Stone Brewery, San Marcos, CA…Belgian Strong Pale Ale…9.4% ABV

Annual release and bottled only for 11.11.11.  Each year a new one is released one day and one month different from the previous.  This one has a spicy blend of Anaheim chilies and cinnamon.

2) Unibroue “Terrible”

Belgian Strong Dark Ale…10.5% ABV…Unibroue Brewing…Quebec, Canada

Subtle fruit flavors are complemented by rich Madeira wine notes. Rich notes of fruits and spices.  Try aging this robust ale for a few years. Makes a great match for semi-soft, washed-rind and blue cheeses and is exquisite with chocolate desserts.

3) La Rulles “Cuvee Meilleurs Voeux”

Belgian Dark Ale…7.3% ABV….Brasserie Artisinale de Rulles…Belgium

The brewery of Rulles is a very young brewery, founded in 2000.  This ale brewed for the Christmas season is dark brown with a fruity & malty aroma.  Has a bittersweet long hoppy finish.

4) Alaskan Brewing Smoked Porter 2011

Juneau, Alaska…American Porter…6.5% ABV

Smoked Beer. Known as “rauchbier” in Germany. The dark, robust body and pronounced smoky flavor of this limited edition beer make it an adventuresome taste experience. Prior to brewing, selected malts are smoked in small batches using alder wood.

5) Shipyard “Smashed Blueberry”

Fruit Beer…9.0% ABV, Shipyard Brewing Co.  Portland, Maine

This beer is a hybrid between a Porter & a Scotch Ale. It has a rich mouth feel and a body of complex intensity. Upfront, there are distinct flavors of coffee & chocolate beautifully accentuated by the aroma of fresh blueberries. The finish features a delicate balance of sweet fruit & dry hops.