ECLECTIC BIANCOS $17.50 FLIGHT
Valle Martello “Brado” Cococciola
NV Abruzzo, Italia
Cococciola (pronounced coh-coh-CHEE-oh-lah) is a very native and seldom bottled by itself varietal. The vine ripens late in the season and produces very a distinct wine.
Panizzi “Vigna Santa Margherita” Vernaccia
2007 Toscana, Italia
The classic white wine of Toscana, drawn from the hills surrounding the famous medieval towers of San Gimginano.
Dorigo Traminer
2008 Fruili, Italia
Traminer Aromatico is the Italian equivalent of the German Gewürztraminer. Extended contact on the less and vinified in stainless steel.
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THE AUSSIE INVASION $10.00 FLIGHT
Aussie Vineyards Chardonnay
2009 South Eastern Australia, Australia
This 100% Chardonnay is produced from the freshest grapes grown in the premium growing regions of South Eastern Australia.
Aussie Vineyards “12 Apostles” Shiraz
2009 South Eastern Australia, Australia
A perfect example of Australian Shiraz. Named for the sandstone monoliths off the coast in the Great Southern Ocean.
Shingleback Grenache
2005 McLaren Vale, South Eastern Australia
Old vine Grenache aged 10 months in 3-year-old American oak. The McLaren Vale’s close proximity to the ocean makes the climate Mediterranean like.
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DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA $11.50 FLIGHT
Paarl Heights Chenin Blanc
2008 Paarl, South Africa
In 1657 Dutch explorer Abraham Gabbema led an expedition to the South African interior. Later European pioneers settled in Paarl and began to appreciate the fertile soils and make wine.
Boekenhoutskloof “The Wolftrap” Rosé
2008 Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
A dry rosé blended from Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache Noir. Named in honor of the pioneers who in the early years set wolf traps.
Ernst & Co. Pinotage
2008 Stellenbosch, South Africa
A cross between Pinot Noir and Hermitage (more commonly known as Cinsault) developed in 1925. This is uniquely South African.
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PRIDE OF THE NORTH: BARBERA $13.50 FLIGHT
Terre da Vino Barbera d’Alba
2007 Piemonte, Italia
100% Barbera, these grapes are sourced from vineyards in the heart of the classic zone in the hills surrounding the city of Langhe.
Garitina “Caranti” Barbera d’Asti Superiore
2006 Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardia, Italia
In order to be labels Superiore, the Barbera must be aged for at least 12 months, 6 months must be in oak, have alcohol content of 12.5% or greater, and be from one of 3 specified sub-regions.
Castel San Giorgio “Becco Giallo” Barbera Riserva
2005 Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardia, Italia
DOC Barbera that spends 1 year in oak and another in bottle before release. Winemaking has been practiced in the Oltrepò Pavese for over 3,000 years.
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