MANY FACES OF RIESLING $15.50 FLIGHT
Laimburg Estate Südtirol Riesling
2008 Alto Adige, Italia
Low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, followed by five months aging on the less makes this Northern Italian Riesling a very distinct and special wine.
Culley Riesling
2006 Marlborough, New Zealand
Wines grown in cool climate Marlborough develop more minerality and soft palate cleaning acidity. Marlborough is located in the northeast of the South Island.
Fritz Hasselbach “Fritz’s” Riesling
2008 Nackenheim, Germany
From one of Germany’s best winemakers – an everyday go-to Riesling, fresh, character-filled, a great value.
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TO MERLOT WE GO $9.50 FLIGHT
Salmon Creek Cellars Merlot
2008 Sonoma, California
Salmon Creek’s winemaker, Bob Stashak describes his wine as “wine for the American table.” Focusing on bringing fruit flavors to balance in harmony with layers of character to pair exceptionally well with food.
Pagor Merlot
2003 Temecula, California
Ed Pagor is known for crafting outstanding red wine from Santa Barbara and Temecula regions, and this Merlot is no exception.
Wyndham Estate “Bin 888” Cabernet Merlot
2002 South Eastern, Australia
George Wyndham is one of the founding fathers of the Australian wine industry having planted Australia’s first commercial Shiraz vineyard in 1830.
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VINHOS TINTOS DE PORTUGAL $13.00 FLIGHT
Mouras de Arraiolos “Moira’s Tinto Aveludado”
2006 Arraiolos, Portugal
This “velvety red” is made from some of Portugal’s best varieties: Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Syrah.
Terras de Alter “Fado”
2007 Alentejo, Portugal
Six months of aging behind this blend of Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira make this quintessentially Portuguese.
Quinta do Cardo “Selecçã do Enólogo”
2005 Beira Interior, Portugal
From Portugal’s highest vineyard, planted at 700m of altitude, comes wine with unique character. The perfect combination of the grape varieties Touriga Nacional and Tinto Roriz .
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DESTINATION: TOSCANA $22.50 FLIGHT
Tenute Niccolai “Podere Bellarina” Rosso di Montalcino
2006 Toscana, Italia
Hand-picked Sangiovese from the Podere Bellarina estate, a lovely vineyard just to the south of Montalcino. Aged 6 months in oak.
Abbadia Ardenga Rosso di Montalcino
2007 Toscana, Italia
Made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso grape from the vineyards situated on the hillside of Montalcino facing Siena. Aged 12 months in Slovenian oak casks.
Tenuta di Sticciano “Cantastorie”
2005 Toscana, Italia
From Chianti country, Sticciano brings together a mighty blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 12-16 months in large oak barriques.
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