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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PLEASED TO MEET YOU PORTUGAL $13.50 FLIGHT
Caves Vidigal Reserva
2007 Estremadura, Portugal
Made from a blend of Tinta Roriz, Castelão, and Cabernet Sauvignon, this producer set the standard for all Reserva’s in Estremadura.
Caves Vidigal Tinto Dão
2005 Leiria, Portugal
An excellent example of a modern Dão in this lovely blend of Jaen (40%), Touriga Nacional (30%) and Tinto Roriz (30%).
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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MINGLING IN MENDOZA $14.00 FLIGHT
Fantelli Merlot
2006 Mendoza, Argentina
Allow us to introduce you to Bodega Fantelli! Established in 1974, this winery has been producing quality wines exemplary of Mendoza ever since.
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.
Domaine Jean Bousquet Reserva Malbec
2006 Mendoza, Argentina
This producer combines the expertise of European winemaking with the exceptional climate and terrior of Argentina. This Malbec is complimented with 5% each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah for enhanced complexity and character.
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