4.3.2017

BOTTLEs & CANS

Started in 1870, Amstel was a pioneer in brewing lager in Holland

They still maintain a stable of Clydesdales at their St. Louis plant

This new darling of the bar has been around since 1366

In production since 1873

Their bear logo is the same as the one on the California State flag

A blend of wheat beer, black tea, lemon & lime

Quality on Draft

Cocktails

Vodka, House Made Ginger Beer

Sparkling Negroni poured from a Nitro Faucet

BEER

Brewed locally by Alphabet City Brewing Co. – get a growler for the table!

Gold Medal Winner of the 2014 World Beer Cup

Hand-Crafted Cocktails 16

Prosecco, Fresh Grapefruit, Rum & Maraschino

Jalepeno Infused Gin, Honey, Ginger, Fresh Lemon & Ardbeg

Clarified Angostura Bitters, Dash of Rye Whiskey

Mezcal Vida, Luxardo Maraschino, Crème Yvette & Pink Peppercorn

Evan Williams Bourbon, Mulled Cider, Averna Amaro

Dark Rum, Sweet Vermouth, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Mole Bitters

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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES

A fun, funky sparkling blend of Carignan (80%) & Chardonnay (20%)

Hermann J. Wiemer is regarded as one of the pioneers of NY viticulture

Jacky Blot’s signature Chenin Blanc sparkler is Brut Zero

Structured rosé sparkling wine made within the Barolo region

Roederer’s “Cristal” was created to satisfy the demanding palate of Tsar Nicholas II

Fourth-generation David Pehu makes flashy, peppery Pinot Noir rosé

Vintage grower Champagne from a 400-year-old family business

Blended from more than 120 wines from 10 different vintages

Widely considered THE benchmark Champagne rosé

This solera-aged Champagne is a blend of vintage wines from 1980 to 2011

In 1729, Nicholas Ruinart began giving “wine with bubbles” to draper clients

Rich and powerful barrel-fermented Champagne

This cuvée is named for the year the winery was founded

A marriage of families from Champagne and Sauternes

Founded in 1734 as a partnership with the Benedictine abbeys nearby

This house, founded in 1811, makes around 3,000,000 bottles annually

WINE BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING

Fresh, floral & fizzy, Prosecco is made from the “Glera” grape

This iconic champagne is named for the widow who invented “remouage”

Chardonnay & Pinots Noir & Meunier, made pink by blending up to 10% red wine

WHITE

In Veneto, Pinot Grigio grows in mineral, volcanic soils, giving it smoky minerality

Blended with Sémillon—full of bright peach, citrus and floral notes

Fresh, unoaked Chardonnay made in Southern France by one of Chablis’ masters

Galicia is known for proximity to the ocean, local dialect, and delicious seafood

This sustainable, family-owned winery began making fine Riesling in 1790

Biodynamic farmer, James Millton, specializes in aromatic white wines

One of the grand dame’s of the 1960’s California wine revolution

Steve Matthiasson has quickly become one of Napa’s bona fide rockstars

Rosé

Classic Provence Rosé made in hommage to the winemaker’s father

This blend of Rhône varietals became highly prized from its inaugural vintage

RED

A savory Rioja made from 80% Tempranillo & 20% Mazuelo

A youthful blend of Barbera, Nebbiolo and Dolcetto

This historic California winery is now owned by wine magnate Bill Foley

Top-quality Côtes du Rhône from vineyards just outside Gigondas

From Chilean Aurelio Montes’ Andean high-altitude vineyards

Spanna is the local name for Nebbiolo in the Colline Novaresi

Organic red, combining the classic, rustic, and elegant duality of Sangiovese

Duckhorn crafts this everyday Bordeaux style blend from its Ridgeline Vineyard

Owner, Don Hartford, was raised on a strawberry farm in Massachusets

Michael & David Phillips are 5th generation Lodi grape-growers

The Oakville Appellation boasts many of Napa’s top wineries as member

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The sorting table

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WHITE

The aromatic Fiano is the Pinot Grigio of Southern Italy

A culmination of generations of the Antinori family’s experience applied in California

Unique marine fossils and limestone soils give Chablis-like Chardonnay

Kloster Neustift is an 850 year old Monastery still serving 20 parishes

A belnd of fruit from throughout Napa, giving a balanced style

The Indigenous Polynesians of NZ are refered to as

This 3rd generation producer crafts classic mineral driven Sauvignon Blanc

New York sommeliers making New York wine… I LOVE NY!

This 200 year old sustainable producer owns some of Nahe’s best vineyards

RED

Wine baron Augustin Huneeus’s coastal vineyards in Chile resemble his in Sonoma

Ex Army Captain John Ray was among the first wine pioneers in Mendocino

This sustainable winery, housed in a French schoolhouse, was first in Walla Walla

A blend of Cabernet, Merlot, & Syrah from biodynamic vineyard in Red Mountain

The exceptional 2009 vintage produced ripe wines with intense minerality

The first Sparkling wine house in the Carneros region, California

Patagonia is in the cool climate region at 39°S Latitude in South America

Mornington Penninsula is Australia’s Burgundy, specializing in Pinot Noir

Robert Parker, Jr. is one of three partners in this cult Willamette winery

An off-shoot of The Caymus Winery in Napa

The first biodynamic certified winery in NY

Chilean Carmenere was confused with Merlot until 1998 when it got its distinction

A Super-Mendoza blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec & Syrah

Jay Corley began his family winery in 1969; now run by his three sons

Jacky Blot’s top cuvee from his Cabernet Franc producing estate

A young domaine, founded in 2003 by a research biochemist

Masters of Mâcon Chardonnay, the Bret Brothers also excel with Gamay

After owning a wine shop, the Chauffray’s decided to make their own

Refosco, a grape native to Friuli, is descended from the Roman vine, Pucinum

Vajra is one of few producers who maintains Dolcetto in prized Barolo vineyards

Considered the first “Super-Venetian” and inspired by Masi’s Amarone style

Blend of 80% Sangiovese & 20% Canaiolo from Montepulciano in Tuscany

Arianna Occhipinti has quickly become one of Italy’s star winemakers

A plush, rich-bodied wine that recalls the heyday of Portugeuse naval prosperity

CHARDONNAY

A culmination of generations of the Antinori family’s experience applied in California

Tom Jordan founded his estate after France blocked his bid to buy Château Margaux

Windracer celebrates wines from vineyards overlooking the ocean

This new-generation winemaker has gained acclaim for his Biodynamic wines

Hall of Famer Mike Grgich made the legendary 1973 Montelena Chardonnay

Drawn by the view – this winery began as a photo project

Rhys are known as specialists in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Piuze, a Canadian former sommelier, has quickly become THE rising star of Chablis

St-Aubin an appellation created in 1970 resembles wine of Chassagne Montrachet

Steve Kistler’s winery has been a chard/pinot stoundout since 1979

The oldest bottle of California wine ever found is Far Niente’s 1886 Sweet Muscat

Jean-Philippe Fichet is known for his pure, mineral Mersaults

Winemaker Mark Aubert’s resume includes Peter Michael, Colgin, Sloan, Bryant

Gary Pisoni converted his family’s cattle ranch into this so-called Grand Cru of CA

Rich, fuller-bodied Chablis showing creamy texture and classic flinty minerality

This pioneering woman winemaker won the 2013 James Beard award in beverage

This classic Napa Chardonnay comes from Atlas Peak’s “Stagecoach” vineyard

California legend Andre Tchelistcheff was instrumental in setting up this cult estate

Rockstar winemaker Helen Turley’s fabled home estate

PINOT GRIS/GRIGIO

Kloster Neustift is an 850 year old Monastery still serving 20 parishes

Rosé

This lightly spritzy wine was much celebrated and consumed by Hemingway

Classic Corsican varietals Nielluccio, Sciaccarellu, and Vermentino

Rhône fruit from single vineyards around California (Napa, Mendocino, et al)

A special cuvée aged on the lees and under fleurette for 1 year

Is this the Rosé that launched a thousand ships?

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SAUVIGNON BLANC

Provenance is derived from the French meaning of origin or source

The Indigenous Polynesians of NZ are refered to as

This 3rd generation producer crafts classic mineral driven Sauvignon Blanc

Since 1982, one of Napa’s benchmark Sauvignon Blancs

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sèmillon, and Sauvignon Musque

One of the first wineries in Marlborough, and one of the most successful

Oaky Sauv Blanc made by famed Bordeaux-born winemaker Philippe Melka

“Off cuts” (WHITE)

New York sommeliers making New York wine… I LOVE NY!

This 200 year old sustainable producer owns some of Nahe’s best vineyards

The pet project of a Puligny-Montrachet specialist

Star winemaker Jacky Blot only makes this special wine in exceptional vintages

The Gonnet family settled in the Rhône valley in the 1600’s

Owners Bill & Liz Armstrong are both Geologists

Tahbilk’s 1927 plantings of Marsanne are among the oldest in the world

Funky, mineral, volatile, natural… if that’s what you like, this is for you

One of CA’s most interesting, contemporary white wines

A blend of Sémillon and Vermentino from a vineyard right on the coast

This foot stomped viognier is fermented on its skins for aroma and structure

Thierry Germain owns 2 of the 4 clos of Saumur

Made completely from Pinot Noir, but not macerated on the skins

Merlot, MALBEC & Cabernet Franc

One of the first Napa wineries to make single varietal Merlot

Winemaker/President Sean Capiaux worked for Jordan and Peter Michael

Founded in 1890, La Jota won a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition

The ultimate expression of North Fork terroir

Terroir driven Altos las Hormigas have unique, limestone rich vineyards

Dense, inky Malbec from the great Michel Rolland

Chile’s most awarded winery in 2014

Considered by critics as “the Harlan Estate of Argentina”

Consulting winemaker is Heidi Barrett of Screaming Eagle fame

Rhône varietals

British born Alex Dale studied literature… and wine in Dijon

A Mourvèdre heavy Rhône blend from winemaking star David Low

Made from a collection of 3 vineyard blocks with 3 distinct soil types

Star winemaker Isabel Ferrando farms her historic estate organically

An organically farmed vineyard originally planted in 1910

Pax Mahle went back to nature with his second stint as winery owner

Alain’s 2.5 acres of fine Syrah are a hobby; he pays his bills working in a factory

Savory, Old-World styled Syrah from 35 year old ungrafted vines

All of K’s wines are hand-picked and foot stomped and basket pressed

This winery was founded in 1879 by Finnish sea captain Gustave Niebaum

The temple of Amon-Ra was the first to plant vineyards for religious purposes

Proprietor, Manfred Krankl, is a sommelier turned cult winemaking star

Zinfandel & petite sirah, et. Al.

Recently retired winemaking legend Paul Draper’s career spanned 47 years

Mike Dunn started Retro Cellars to promote the greatness of Petite Sirah

Agiorgitiko is arguably Greece’s highest quality indigenous varietal

Also known as Durif, “Petite” refers to the size of the grapes

This project started as an experiment for their winemaker to create unique blends

A unique blend of varietals sourced from more than 80 vineyards in Napa

A lighter, more elegant, brambly expression of Zinfandel

Maverick proprietor Larry Turley focuses on old vines Zinfandel and Petite Sirah

Half Bottles (375ml)

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PINOT NOIR

Named for the Babylonian goddess of wine

Sashi Moorman’s and Sommelier partner Raj Parr’s every day Pinot

This extreme site perches at 900 feet of elevation above the Sonoma coastline

Jeremy Baker bought the historic Davis Bynum property and winery

Anthony Beck (of Graham Beck) started Angela with friend Ken Wright)

The winery has a keen focus on perfecting the “craft” of winemaking

Named for the owner’s grandfather and his honest approach to wine

Funky, mineral, biodynamic Pinot Noir from one of Sonoma’s premier sites

The love child of owner Andrew Tow and winemaker David Low

Walt and Joan Flowers were former nursery owners in Bucks County, PA

Old-World style Pinot Noir emphasizing minerality and lean body

One of twelve carefully crafted single vineyard Pinot’s

Rhys are driven by biodynamic farming and natural winemaking practices

Domaine savior, Jean-Marie, studied with Henri Jayer before returning home

This domaine specializes in traditional style Burgundy

"Queen of Pinot," has been crafting Pinot Noir in California since the early 1970’s

Long considered leaders in Pinot - now drivers of the balance movement

Winemaker Joseph Davis is the first to pick fruit at Pisoni each vintage

Winemaking brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi founded RAEN in 2013

Before founding his winery in 1978, Steve Kistler cut his teeth at Ridge

This vineyard takes its name from a one room school house built in 1880

Meat Market

Old school

The Clusels pioneered the use of the Serine clone of Syrah in the 1930’s

Alain’s 2.5 acres are a hobby; he pays his bills working in a factory

Protégé of Robert Michel, Gilles has become a star in his own right

This nephew of Marcel Lapierre is one of natural wine’s current leaders

It’s hard to think of a more revered producer of fine Rhône wines than Jean Louis Chave and his family, who began making their unmatched expression of Hermitage in 1481.

New School

Counoise is fast rising in importance, particularly in California

Planted in 1886, Bechthold is the oldest Cinsault vineyard in the world

Made from old vines Cinsault from Guarilihue & País from Quillon

A Mourvèdre heavy Rhône blend from winemaking star David Low

Guru Gideon Beinstock leads a veritable revolution in natural winemaking

An organically farmed vineyard originally planted in 1910

Pax Mahle went back to nature with his second stint as winery owner

Savory, Old-World styled Syrah from 35 year old ungrafted vines

A family winery helping to reinvent the style of Washington Syrah

Proprietor, Manfred Krankl, is a sommelier turned cult winemaking star

grad School

Natural winemaking star, Scott Sampler, produces this unique HIGHLY scarce, serious study of Syrah’s clonal diversity.

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Quality Collection

(limited quantities, please inquire)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Abreu

David Abreu, perhaps Napa’s most famous & successful vineyard manager, quietly also produces some of Napa’s best Cabernet.

ARAUJO

Araujo’s legendary Cabernets come from the 125-year-old, iconic “Eisele” Vineyard, which produces dense, powerful, but elegant fruit.

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Bond

Bill Harlan started Bond with a mission to showcase “Grand Cru” vineyards for Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa.

Bryant Family

Helen Turley and David Abreu established this Pritchard Hill vineyard among the best in Napa.

Colgin

Winemaker Ann Colgin’s stunning estate on Pritchard Hill boasts exceptional terrior for Bordeaux varietals and a vast fine art collection.

Continuum

Tim Mondavi’s brilliant epilogue, Continuum continues the storied Mondavi family traditional of producing benchmark Napa Cabernet.

CORISON

One of Napa’s first star women winemakers, Cathy Corison made her first vintage at her namesake winery in 1987.

Dalla Valle

This exemplary estate, produces two inimitable Napa icons, the estate Cabernet and the single vineyard “Maya”.

ITALy

An organic, high elevation estate, Monteraponi uses natural winemaking methods

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Franc from Chianti Classico

The famous, 47 hectare Tignanello vineyard was acquired by Antinori in 1900

Arianna Occhipinti has quickly become one of Italy’s star winemakers

Located atop the famed Cannubi vineyard since 1897

A new top tier of Chianti, Gran Selezzione must pass tasting by expert panel

Filippo, this wine’s namesake, oversaw Jefferson’s planting of vines at Monticello

Sassicaia’s little brother. 60%Cab & 40% Merlot

The Boca appellation has been reclaimed after generations of neglect

The Colombini family have been Tuscan nobility since the 1000’s

Sandro Boscaini’s historic winery is one of the 17 Italian Grandi Marchi

Elvio Cogno is an estate comprised of 15 hectares Novello

A Blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

The Sarmassa Cru is known for producing elegant, sophisticated Barolo

It’s hard to imagine what Italian wine would be like without Angelo Gaja

SPAin & portugal

The Ramisco varietal has been cultivated in Colares since Ancient Rome

Touriga Nacional is Portugal’s most important grape varietal

CVNE is actually four wineries: CVNE, Imperial, Viña Real, Contino

Raúl Perez’s light, bright, Mencia-predominant blend from the banks of the Sil

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Cepa 21 is a new project launched by the generations old Moro family

A synthesis of Portugeuse and Bordelais winemaking traditions

A blend of Mencia, Bastardo, Mouraton & Garnacha Tintorera

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BORDEAUX

A darling of Bordeaux-lovers, producing wine since the 17th century

This organic estate was one of the first wave of Chinese owned Chateaux

The third wine of famed second growth Ducru-Beaucaillou

Second wine of the newly promoted Premier Grand Cru Classé A

The Chateau’s barrel room is constructed inside of 17th century cisterns

Montviel’s 5 hectare property is located near Château Clinet

An estate very much celebrated for its particularly fine Cabernet Franc

This 3rd Growth is one of the oldest wine producing estates in Bordeaux

One of the only estates to maintain a radar guided hail reduction cannon

One of the oldest properties in The Medoc

Previously a part of the massive First Growth vineyard Mouton-Rothschild

Perhaps the crown jewel of the Michel Rolland collection of wineries

Some of the oldest vines in the region, many planted in the late 1800’s

Near Pauillac, this Fourth Growth is owned by the Tesserons of Cognac fame

From 1810 to 1855 Montrose transformed from heathland to grand cru estate

Named for the large stones found throughout the property

Historically established as among the very finest estates of Pauillac

Dominus

Christian Mouiex, Bordelais proprietor of numerous fine estates (most notably Petrus), established his iconic Napa property in the late 1960s.

Domaine de la romanée conti

Simply put, the most legendary Domaines in Burgundy.

HARLAN estate

For 2 decades, Harlan Estate has aspired to create a Napa Valley "First Growth" estate by carefully blending the best fruit of the classic varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Paul hobbs

Paul Hobbs became one of the world’s most celebrated winemakers first as part of a legendary winemaking team at Robert Mondavi Winery, then as head of his own growing empire.

Hundred Acre

Flamboyant iconoclast Jayson Woodbridge started Hundred acre on his home “Kayli Morgan” vineyard but has since expanded to offer a growing selection of powerful, muscular, high-octane wines known for their 100 point scores and near impossible scarcity.

Quilceda creek

Founded in 1978, Quilceda Creek quickly established itself as THE Iconic winery of Washington state.

Shafer

By 1982, 10 years after the Shafer family purchased their Napa Valley estate, they established their wines among California’s most sought after.

Quality WINE

2006 - $129

2008 - $99

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Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends

(Current or Recent Releases)

California wine-making legend Robert Foley makes this juice nearby… in Brooklyn!

This Bordeaux style blend is produced from a mix of estate and sourced fruit

Handcrafted by “Girard”- our founder Alan Stillman’s favorite winery in Napa

John Donaghue’s dazzling, funky, savory expression of natural Cab/Merlot

Michael Honig is a leader been a leader in sustainable agriculture for 20 years

Two Hands focus on expressing Australia’s wide array of fruit and terroir

Italian winemaker Roberto Cipresso cut his teeth at some of Tuscany’s top estates

A powerful, classic blend of high-elevation Cabernets Sauvignon & Franc

Rob, grandson of Robert, represents the fourth generation of Mondavi winemakers

A Paul Hobbs made Stewart Family wine from the “Max” vineyard

The Bernsteins started Mt. Veeder on their prune orchard in the 60s

2014 winemaker of the year, Steve Matthiasson’s, compelling Cabernet project

Dennis Cakebread, Bordeaux varieties, and Columbia Valley form like Voltron

In 1851, George Yount sold this 24-acre estate to his son-in-law Sullivan for $1

Andy Erickson (Arietta, Favia) named his wine for its monstruous power

Curmudgeony Bill Tulocay is one of the original Napa Cabernet Cowboys

When Donald Hess purchased 900 acres on Mt. veeder in 1982, he left 600 wild

Tom Jordan founded his estate after France blocked his bid to buy Château Margaux

Custom blended by cult Napa estate Merus for Quality Branded Restaurants

Winemaker Warren Winiarski’s last name means "winemaker's son" in Polish

Founded in 1945, could be considered the first American boutique wine

Philip Togni learned how to make his Margaux style wines from Emile Peynaud

All of their vineyards have been certified Organic and Biodynamic since 2006

Their families were bakers of “cake brede” from England

Local & proprietor Marc Cohen can frequently be found dining in our bar

Blocks in the Cliff Lede vineyard are named for his favorite rock songs

Maverick Steve Matthiasson was named CA winemaker of the year in 2013

Long Beach native Daniel Baron previously made wine at Petrus and Dominus

“Isosceles” considered to be an equilateral triangle like this wine; balanced & equal

How about this pedigree: Terrazas De Los Andes & Chateau Cheval Blanc

O’Shaughnessey adds a fair amount of Malbec for complexity and savoriness

Chuck Wagner built his legendary empire on the back of his massive Cabernets

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