PORTUGUESE BRANCOS $14.00 FLIGHT
Vidigal “António Lopes” Vinho Verde
2008 Duoro, Portugal
Native varieties Loureiro, Trajadura and Arinto blended together in this light, bright and slightly effervescent white.
Adega do Monte branco “Alento” Branco
2008 Alentejano, Portugal
Made from Roupeiro, Arinto and Antão Vaz, this branco is perfect for those hot summer nights with any appetizer of choice. Fermented in stainless steel for a crisp, clean taste.
Esporão Reserva
2008 Alentejano, Portugal
Antão Vaz, Arinto and Roupeiro with aging in both French and American oak. The Esporão Estate dates back to 1267.
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THE ROSÉS ARE BLOOMING $13.50 FLIGHT
Companhia das Quintas “Borlido” Espumante Reserva Rosé
2008 Bairrada, Portugal
Meet the Portuguese version of sparkling wine! A rosé made from Portugal’s most beloved red grapes: Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional.
Montelliana “Mont Rosé” Vino Spumante Cuvée
NV Veneto, Italia
Cantina Montelliana specializes in Veneto’s native fruits, and loves making bubbles, such as this extra dry rosé.
Tuntunjian “Pacifico Sur” Cabernet Rosé
2007 Curico Valley, Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon separated from its skins. Kept at cool temps producing zesty Rosé.
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THE FRENCH INFLUENCE $12.50 FLIGHT
La Croisade Réserve Chardonnay-Viognier
2008 South of France
60% Chardonnay and 40% Viognier aged in new French oak for 5 months to combine a fruity and toasty mouth feel.
Olsen Family Vineyards “Viridian” Estate Grown Pinot Noir
2007 Williamette Valley, Oregon
100% Pinot Noir from the heart of Oregon’s Pinot country. Oregon winemakers began growing Pinot in the early1960s and has become world-acclaimed, enough to go head to head with the French.
Domaine Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc
2008 Vin de Pays du Gard, France
A single Domaine-family estate in the Gard region of southern France near Nîmes producing some exceptionally ripe Cabernet Franc.
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¡NUEVOS VINOS ESPAÑOLES! $13.00 FLIGHT
Bodegas Pago de Ayles “El Burro, Kickass” Garnacha
2008 Cariñena, España
100% Garnacha. The Romans found donkeys to be ideal animals for working on the narrow paths between the vines.
Castillo de Fuemayor “Gran Familia” Rioja
2007 Rioja, España
90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano aged 8 months in French and American oak. This wine exemplifies the finesse and style of Rioja.
Torre Oria Reserva
2001 Rueda, España
This Reserva is 100% Tempranillo aged 18 months in American oak and 24 months in the bottle before being released. The grapes were hand-harvested in 1999.
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