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Page 1: Table of Contents - Dear Restaurant...Old Cuban - 12 Plantation 5yr, Lime, Simple syrup, Mint Leaves, Angostura, Prosecco, Mint leaf, lime wheel boat Created by Audrey Saunders at
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cocktailsTime Honored Classics

Modern Classics

House Concoctions

wine by the glass

champagne

sparkling

rosé

white

sauvignon blanc

chardonnay

chenin blanc

alsacian nobles

grüner veltliner

riesling

cool whites

red

gamay

pinot noir

sangiovese

nebbiolo

other italian

syrah

grenache

merlot

cabernet franc

cabernet sauvignon

malbec

spanish wines

zinfandel

cool california

austrian

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sherry

port

madeira

dessert wine

beer

draft

cans and bottles

spirits

bourbon

rye

canadian whiskey

irish whiskey

japanese whiskey

scotch

brandy / cognac

rum

tequila / mezcal

vodka

gin

liqueur

amaro

vermouth

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Martini (Thrown) - 12 Beefeater, Dolin Dry, Dolin Blanc, Lemon twist

Our house mart ini i s br ight , cr isp , boozy and very aromatic . I t i s made using a mil lennia-old

technique known as “ throwing” ,which aerates the botanical components . I t contains two s ty les

of vermouth for enhanced complexi ty .

Manhattan - 12Old Overholt Bonded Rye, Dolin Rouge, Carpano Antica, House Bitters,

Pechauds, Lemon/Cherry Flag

Our house manhat tan is deep, r ich, and elegant . We opt for a bold 100-proof rye capable

of shining through the baking-spice notes from the I ta l ian-s ty le vermouth. This dr ink also

ut i l izes two s ty les of sweet vermouth for complexi ty

Clover Club - 13Beefeater, Lemon, Dolin Dry, House Raspberry Syrup, Egg White, Dehydrated

Raspberry Dusting

The Clover c lub is a c lass ic pre-prohibi t ion-era drink. I t i s l ight , z ippy , and del icate . De-

spi te i t s appearance, i t was created in a Phi ladelphia men’s c lub and deserves to be enjoyed

by al l .

Hemingway Daiquiri - 12Plantation 5yr, Grapefruit, Lime Juice, Luxardo Maraschino, Simple,

Dehydrated Lime Wheel

Ernest Hemingway is well-known as a prolific imbiber. Near the end of his life he was diagnosed

with diabetes and beganordering this less-sweet daiquiri variation at La Floridita bar in Cuba where

it is still served to this day.

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Old Cuban - 12Plantation 5yr, Lime, Simple syrup, Mint Leaves, Angostura, Prosecco,

Mint leaf, lime wheel boat

Created by Audrey Saunders at the Pegu Club, the Old Cuban is a l ight , bubbly , Dai-

quir i r i f f .

Bad Hombre - 13El Jimador Silver, Laphroaig 10yr, Lime Juice, Slice Muddled Serrano

Pepper, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Hoshizaki ice, Lime wheel

Created by Jared Curé at The Narrows , the Bad Hombre is a smoky, spicy , Moscow

Mule r i f f .

Trinidad Sour - 13Overholt Bonded Rye, Angostura Bitters, Giffard Orgeat, Lemon Juice

Created by Giuseppe Gonzalez at the Clover Club, the Trinidad Sour is a bi t ter , sweet ,

Whiskey Sour r i f f

Chartreuse Swizzle - 22Green Chartreuse, Pineapple Juice, Lime, Velvet Falernum, Pebble Ice,

Pineapple Leaf, Mint Sprig

Created by Marcovaldo Dionysus at Tres Agaves ,

the Chartreuse Swizz le is a frui ty , herbaceous , swizz le dr ink.

Oaxaca Old Fashioned - 14Altos Reposado Tequila, Vida mezcal, Agave nectar, Angostura bitters,

Large Rock, Orange Twist

Created by Phi l Ward at Death & Co. ,

The Oaxaca Old Fashioned is a smoky, velvety , Old Fashioned Variat ion.

Modern Classics

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House Concoctions

Basic Instinct - 15Titos Handmade Vodka, St. Germain, Grapefruit, Lemon, Giffard Strawberry

Liqueur, Flavor Blaster Bubble

Crossing The Rubicon - 13Beefeater, Dolin Dry, Velvet Falernum, Muddled Sage, Lemon Oil Expression,

Applewood Smoke

Charcuterie Cup - 14Fat-Washed Northside 6yr S.B. House Bourbon, Housemade Fruit Soda,

Amaro (rotating), Topped with Cheese Foam,

Hoshizaki ice

Day Walker - 13Titos Handmade Vodka, Clarified House Bloody Mary Mix, Calabrian Chili Oil,

Edible flower

I Chai-med In… - 14Beefeater Gin, Chai Syrup, Cocchi Doppo Teatro, Egg White, Soda

Ooga Chaka (Tiki) - 16Spiced Buttered Rum (Sailor Jerry), Giffard Banane Du Brésil,

Acid-Adjusted Pineapple Juice, Rhum J.M. White, Giffard Orgeat, Angostura,

Cocoa, Mint Sprig, Lemon Wheel, Lime Wheel

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Toppling Goliath | King Sue (10 oz.)7.8% Hazy Double IPA, Decorah, IA

Madtree | Happy Amber6% Amber Ale, Boulder, CO

Fathead’s Brewery | Bumble Berry5.3% Blueberry Ale, North Olmsted, OH

Founders | Frangelic Mountain Brown (10 oz.)9% Coffee Brown Ale, Grand Rapids, MI

Founders | Devil Dancer 12% Triple IPA, Grand Rapids, MI

Miller Brewing Co. | Miller High Life4.6% Lager, Milwaukee, WI

Yuengling Brewery | Lager4.5% Amber, Pottsville, PA

Guinness | Draught4.2% Stout Nitro, Dublin, Ireland

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Champagne

J.L Vergnon 'Blanc de Blanc' Grand CruLes Mesnil Sur Oger, Côte de Blancs, France | NV

Prosecco

Scarpetta Grave de Friuli DOC, Italy | NV

Lambrusco

Cleto Chiarli e Figli 'Vecchia Modena'Modena, Emila-Romagna, Italy | NV

Rosé

Provence - Domaines de TriennesMéditerranée IGP, Provence, Franc | 2019

White

CHARDONNAY

Jean-Philippe Fichet Bourgogne Blanc Mersault, Burgundy, France | 2017

PINOT GRIGIO

Italo Cescon 'Tralcetto'Treviso, Veneto, Italy | 2019

GRUNER VELTLINER

Bründlmayer 'Terrassen'Kamptal DAC, Austria | 2019

RIESLING

Selbach-Oster 'Zeltinger Sonnenuhr' Kabinett Zeltingen, Mosel, Germany | 2017

CHENIN BLANC

Francois et Julien Pinon 'Silex Noir'Vouvray AOP, Loire Valley, France | 2017

SAUVIGNON blanc

Venica 'Ronco de Cero' Dolegna, Friuli, Italy | 2019

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Pinot Noir

Dm. Arlaud ‘Roncevie’ Bourgogne RougeCôte de Nuits, Burgundy, France | 2018

Bodegas Chacra 'Barda'Rio Negro, Patagonia | 2019

SYRAH

Yves Cuilleron 'Pierres Seches'St. Joseph AOP | 2016

Nerello mascalese

Terre Nere 'Etna Rossa'Mt. Etna DOC | 2019

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Sequoia GroveRutherford, Napa Valley AVA, California | 2016

MENCIA

Raúl Pérez 'Ultreia St. Jaques'Bierzo DOP, Castilla y Léon, Spain | 2018

GAMAY

Domaine de Fa ‘En Besset’ Beaujolais Village AOPBeaujolais, Burgundy, France | 2018

CABERNET FRANC/malbec

Philippe Alliet 'VV'Chinon AOP, Loire Valley, France | 2017

Grenache

Cantina Mesa 'Primo Scuro' Cannonau di Sardinia DOPSant'Anna Arrresi, Sardinia, Italy | 2018

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Dear String of Pearls,

The region of Champagne is in the far North of

France where grapes struggle to ripen and maintain lots

of tartness. The production of Champagne is the most

complex and thought out winemaking in the world. There

are huge producers and small farmers making a little

wine, each with unique advantages to making quality

bubbley. Like anywhere else, great Champagne starts

with healthy grapes from a good vintage. And following,

the winemaker will have to decide how long to age the

wine on the dead yeast cells from fermentation (lees),

which delivers its dough flavors and rounder texture.

Champagne producers also need to consider

whether to age their vin clairs (base wines) in oak

which imparts nuttiness and spice. The addition of a

small amount of sweet wine liquor called the dosage

has a balancing and mouthcoating on the wines if

applied, especially if the wine is very tart. Blanc Styles

range from: Blanc de Blancs (ranges from sharp melon

and mineral to honey and brioche) to bland de Noirs

(weighty-texture and nutty)

Champagne

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FranceCote de Blancs

J.L Vergnon 'Conversation' (375 ml)Brut | NV (Les Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru)

Chartogne Taillet 'Cuvee Ste. Anne'Brut | NV (Merfy)

Laherte Freres Brut Nature | NV (Chavot)

Pierre Peters 'Cuveé Reserve'Brut | NV (Les Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru)

Pierre Gimmonet 'Special Club'Brut | 2014 (Chouilly Grand Cru)

Laherte Freres 'Les 7'Brut | NV (Chavot)

Pierre Peters 'Reserve Oubliee'Brut | NV (Les Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru)

Pierre Peters 'Chetillons'Brut | 2013 (Les Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru)

Pierre Peters 'Chetillons' (1500ml)Brut | 2013 (Les Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru)

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FranceVal le de La Marne

Mousse 'Perpetuelle' Blanc de NoirsBrut | NV (Cuisles)

Henri Goutorbe 'Cuvee Prestige'Brut | NV (Aÿ)

Christophe Mignon 'Rosé d'Assemblage'Brut Rose | NV (Le-Mesnil-le-Huttier)

FranceMontagne de Reims

Jean Lallement et FilsBrut |NV (Verzenay Grand Cru)

Pehu Simonet 'Face Nord'Brut | NV (Verzenay/Verzy Grand Cru)

Jean Vesselle 'Oeil de Perdrix'Brut Rose | NV (Bouzy)

Vilmart and Cie 'Grand Cellier d'Or'Brut | NV (Rilly La Montagne)

Krug 'Grande Cuveé'Brut | NV (Reims)

Louis Roederer 'Cristal'Brut | 2012 (Reims)

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Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena' RoséLambrusco di Sorbara

Modena, Veneto, Italy | NV

Scarpetta 'Prosecco Brut'Grave de Friuli DOC, Italy | NV

Bisson 'Liguria Trevigiana'Glera | Liguria, Italy | NV

Marchese Volante 'Pecorino Brut'Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy | NV

Can Sumoi 'Ancestral' Sumoll RosePenedès, Catalonia, Spain | NV

Alta Alella 'Mirgin' Gran RiservaAlella, Catalonia, Spain | 2016

Sokol Blosser 'Bluebird Cuveé'Willamette Valley, Oregon | 2019

Mestres 'Reserve Brut' CavaPenedès, Catalonia, Spain | 2017

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Rosé

Domaine Triennes Cinsault | Provence, France | 2019

Thibaud Boudignon Cabernet Franc | Anjou, France | 2019

Venica 'Jesera' Pinot GrigioDolegna, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venzia-Giulia | 2019

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Dear Savage Mother,

Known as the Savage Vine due to its high

maintenance wild growth. It is the mother to both

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and shares a

similar herbal bouquet of flavors. Sauvignon Blanc

is one of the most diversely grown grapes around the

world leading to a large range in styles. Flavors range

from aggressively grassy to sweet and tropical. It can

be zesty and light such as in cool climate examples or

round and oaky from warmer terroirs.

My first experience with Sauvignon Blanc

was from New Zealand which is the most pronounced

expression of Gooseberry and Grapefruit aromatics.

During my studies for wine exams we used to put actual

fruit and grass in wine glasses to practice getting these

aromatics right. I remember drinking much more subtle

expressions such as cool vintage Vacheron from Sancerre

where the limestone minerality and grassiness comes

into the fore, and we really had to search for those

subtle citrus and tropical aromatics.

Nonetheless, compared to other varietals, it

is generally a highly aromatic grape by nature with

notes of Grapefruit and Passionfruit. And It is a truly

universally loved expressions of wine in the dining

room, especially in the warm summer months.

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Chateau Graville LacosteGraves Blanc AOP, Bordeaux | 2019

Goisot 'Exogryra Virgula'St. Bris AOP, Burgundy | 2018

Gerard BoulayChavignol, Sancerre AOP | 2019

Pascal Cotat 'Mont Damnes'Chavignol, Sancerre AOP | 2019

New Zealand

Alan ScottMarlborough | 2017

Italy

Venica 'Ronco Del Cero'Dolegna, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venzia-Giulia | 2019

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Dear Queen of the Land,

Chardonnay is from the village of its namesake

in the Macconais in Southern Burgundy. It is the Queen

to whites, as Cabernet Sauvignon is King to reds, as it

makes consistently complex, rich, and ageable wines. It is

a seamlessly, and most-honestly conveys the minerality

of the lands and climatic influence similar to Riesling.

Chardonnay is very well integrated with production

techniques like oak barrel ageing, lees contact (Gives

biscuit, doughy richness), and malo-lactic (Which adds

creaminess and sometimes buttery qualities to the wine).

These facts along are why it uis best suited for Champagne

production which relies on mineral base wines and ageing

methods to create each houses style.

Furthermore, globally Chardonnay is one of

the most widely diversified wines in terms of styles

and terroirs and can be found in nearly all great wine

producing areas (Champagne, Australia, North America,

Chile), though only a few are truly great. Harvesting

Chardonnay in Burgundy at Dujac was an experience

that changed the way I think about wine. Minimalistic

intervention between the fields and the cellar resulting in

truly fantastic wines with a distinct limestone minerality,

flinty-toastiness, and round honeyed melon flavors that

balanced with the keen acidity backbone. When compared

to a harvest of Chardonnay I did in Friuli, Italy at Ronco

de Gnemiz where warmer climates and different clones

resulted in more exotic yellow peach flavors, rounded

texture, and baking spiced oak aromatics in the wine.

Similarly unique. One of my favorite memories was

nosing a wine glass full of oyster shells and some fresh

cut grass and then comparing it to a Louis Michel Chablis.

The ancient seabed soils comprised of fossilized oyster

shells were actually coming back to life in the wine, which

was a truly magical moment. There is no question why the

Cistercian monks of Medieval France (Experts of the land)

chose to plant Chardonnay in the best sites of Burgundy

and beyond.

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FranceChabl is , Burgundy

Domaine Bernard DefaixCote de Lechet 1er Cru | 2018

Domaine Pattes Loup "Vent D'Ange"Chabl is AOP | 2018

Domaine ServinBlanchot Grand Cru | 2015

Domaine ServinBlanchot Grand Cru | 2016

Domaine LarocheFourchaume 1er Cru | 2017

Bernard Defaix ChablisBougros Grand Cru | 2013

FranceThe Macon

Domaine LeflaiveMacon Verzé AOP | 2018

FranceCôtes de Nuits , Burgundy

Domaine DujacMorey St. Denis AOP | 2018

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FranceCôtes de Beaune, Burgundy

Dm. Bernard Defaix 'Bourgogne Aligote AOP'Chabl is | 2019

GoisotCotes D'Auxerre AOP, Burgundy | 2018

Jean-Marc Fichet 'Bourgogne Blanc AOP'Meursault | 2018

Chantal Lescure 'Clos de Topes'Cote de Beaune AOP | 2018

Domaine de MontilleBourgogne Blanc | 2014

Bachelet MonnotChassagne-Montrachet AOP | 2017

Remi Jobard 'Les Narvaux'Mersault AOP | 2017

Bachelet MonnotPuligny-Montrachet AOP | 2018

Bernard MoreauChassagne-Montrachet AOP | 2017

Hubert Lamy 'En Remilly 1er Cru'St. Aubin | 2017

Paul Pillot 'Clos St. Jean 1er Cru'Chassagne-Montrachet | 2018

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Twenty RowsNapa Valley, California | 2017

Matthiason 'Village'Napa Valley, California | 2019

Lingua Franca 'Avni'Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette AVA,Oregon | 2017

Senses 'Charles Heintz'Occidental, Sonoma County, CA | 2018

PeaySonoma Coast, CA | 2016

Failla 'Keefer Ranch'Russian River Valley, Sonoma County | 2018

Failla 'Olivet Vineyard'Russian River Valley, Sonoma County | 2018

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FranceCôtes de Beaune, Burgundy

Pierre Yves Colin Morey 'Mersault'Mersault AOP | 2018

Chandon de BriaillesCorton Charlemagne Grand Cru | 2017

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Chenin Blanc

Francois Pinon 'Silex noir'Vouvray, Loire, France | 2017

Francois Pinon 'Les Trois Argilles' Demi-SecVouvray, Loire, France | 2017

Domaine Huet 'Clos du Bourg Sec'Vouvray, Loire, France | 2018

Domaine Huet 'Clos du Bourg Sec'Vouvray, Loire, France | 2019

Domaine Huet 'Le Mont Sec'Vouvray, Loire, France | 2019

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Italo Cescon 'Pinot Grigio'Treviso, Veneto, Italy | 2019

Ovum 'To Love Somebody' GewurtztraminerRogue Valley AVA, Oregon | 2018

Dönnhoff 'Weissburgunder Trocken'Oberhauser, Nahe, Germany | 2018

Venica 'Jesera' Pinot GrigioDolegna, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venzia-Giulia | 2019

Alsacian Nobles

Grüner Veltliner

Brundlmayer 'Terrassen'Kamptal DAC, Austria | 2019

Nigl 'Seftenberger Piri'Priel, Kremstal DAC, Austria | 2019

Schloss Gobelsburg 'Ried Steinsetz'Gobelsburg, Kamptal DAC, Austria | 2019

Alzinger 'Ried Loibenberg' SmaragdLoibenberg, Wachau DAC, Austria | 2019

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Dear Polar Vine

This varietal is one of the best growing vines in the cooler

areas around the 45th parallel. Other less hardy vines

tend to damage easily from cool winters and frost. The

most esteemed bone-dry expressions have become in-

creasingly noble and sought after around the world, slowly

defeating the concept that all Rieslings are sweet. Riesling

wines are generally highly age-able due to racy acidity

balanced heightened fruity aromatics of white peach and

honeyed apricot, and often a touch of sweetness to com-

plete the full picture of greatness. It is also one of the few

white varietals that can convey the full expression of the

land it was grown on.

Riesling was brought to greatness in large part by the

Benedictine monks of Schloss Johannisberg in Rhe- ingau,

Germany. It was also the most prestigious wine on the

Titanic’s Wine list. It is funny to think about that fact

when compared to today’s Riesling as value wine. German

Riesling truly is a value proposition! The harvest workers

must scale uber-steep shiftey slatey hills bordering the

rivers are all hand harvested and the wineries produce

very vines struggle to produce very little wine per acre.

The best Rieslings from Australia, Austria, and North

America are also on similarly steep slopes.

The final secret ingredient in many Rieslings is a

naturally occurring fungus called Botrytis, which creates

complexity flavors of Saffron and Honeysuckle. My experi-

ence doing harvest on the Mosel at Selbach-Oster involved

rigorous, careful sorting both in the field and the winery

to get the cleanest berries. Having a minerally, perfectly

balanced cold glass of Riesling the pierced the richness of

the local whole roasted boar at the end of the day made all

the struggle worthwhile.

Riesling

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Selbach-Oster 'Zeltingen Sonnenuhr'Zeltingen, Mosel, Germany | 2017

J.J. Prüm 'Wehlener Sonnenuhr' KabinettWehlen, Mosel, Germany | 2018

Pierre Sparr 'Grand Cru Shoenenbourg'Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France | 2018

Maximin Grunhauser 'Herrenberg GG'Ruwer, Mosel, Germany | 2018

Schlossgut Diel 'Dorsheimer Goldloch GG'Rümmelsheim, Nahe, Germany | 2018

Von Winning 'Deidesheimer Kalkofen GG'Deidesheim, Pfalz, Germany | 2018

Von Winning 'Forster Ungeheuer GG'Deidesheim, Pfalz, Germany | 2018

Willi Schaefer 'Graacher Himmelreich' Spätlese (1500 ml)Graach, Mosel, Germany | 2019

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A placeto findwonderful'off thebeatenpath' white wines madefor yoursDearly.

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Floral and Mineral

Julien Braud 'Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOP'Pays Nantais, Loire Valley, France | 2019

Royal Tokaj 'Oddity'Mád, Tokaj, Hungary | 2016

Colli di Lapio 'Fiano di Avellino DOCG'Lapio, Compania, Italy | 2018

Ovum 'To Love Somebody' GewurtztraminerRogue Valley AVA, Oregon | 2018

Railsbach Freres 'Vermentino'Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, CA | 2019

Honey and Fruit

McNab "Neimi Vineyard' French ColombardMcNab Valley, Mendocino, CA | 2018

Wild Thing Viogner 'Damiano Vineyard'Placer County, Sierra Foothills AVA, CA | 2019

Valfaccenda 'Roero Arneis'Roero DOCG, Piemonte, Italy | 2018

Yves Cuilleron 'Viogner'St. Joseph, Northern Rhone, France | 2019

COS 'Rami' (Orange Wine)Vittoria, Sicily | 2016

Radikon 'Slatnik' (Orange Wine)Oslave, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy | 2018

Alain Graillot "Crozes-Hermitage Blanc'Northern Rhone, France | 2018

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Dear Disloyal Gaamez,

What once was an outlawed cultivar by the Dukes of Burgundy

has now become the new infatuation of wine drinkers worldwide.

Also, often reduced to the celebratory Beaujolais Nouveau which

comes out the third week of every November, and is more

a symbolic gesture of the season. The new school of Gamay

(championed by Lapierre, Foillard, Goddard, Dm. de Fa, and

more) is a seriously structured wine hailing from the acidic

Granite soils of the Northern Beaujolais territory. There are

13 Cru’s all with a distinct style that relates to the aspect and

altitude of the vines such as the deepest Moulin au Vent to the

lightest Chiroubles. Acidic soils are necessary to soften this

otherwise intensely tannic wine as well as a fermentation style

known as ‘Semi-Carbonic Maceration’, which lends fruitier high

tones of fruity lingonberry and sift coffee grip from the stems.

The culture of winemakers in Beaujolais is ambitious

and determined to make their mark in the world of haute

quality wine.

FranceBurgundy AOP - Beaujola is

Domaine de Fa 'En Besset'Beaujolais-Villages | 2017

Michel Tete 'Cuvee Tradition'Julienas AOP | 2018

Jolie Laide 'Gamay Noir'El Dorado AVA, Sierra Nevada, California | 2018

Mee Godard 'Cote de Py'Morgon AOP | 2017

Domaine de FaFleurie AOP | 2017

Marcel LapierreMorgon AOP | 2019

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Dear Red Chameleon,

Pinot Noir, deriving from Black Pine Cone, is an

ancient varietal from Eastern France (Notable Burgundy and

Champagne). The grapes genetic instability makes it prone to

stylistic mutation leading to its numerous styles and levels

of quality from various climates and soils around the globe

(similar to Chardonnay). Its finest styles favor slightly cooler

climates and limestone soils to achieve maximum aromatic

qualities and freshness. It is a wide-spread favorite of many

because of its ability to adapt and translate the vineyard land

so clearly into its wine expression.

Its styles can range from the tart red cherry and

mineral flavors to sun kissed blueberry and dark cherry

often with nuances of root vegetables and black tea. Pinot

Noir integrates well with oak as the baking spice character

dances with the bright fruity nature of the grape like a

baked cherry pie.

My experience with the magic of Pinot Noir was

during harvest at Dujac which is in the town of Morey St. Denis,

Burgundy. As grapes were coming into the winery, naturally we

would taste the grapes. The grapes all tasted so different, even

from within the same vineyard, some fruitier, some spicier,

some lighter and more mineral, an endless array. Finally, it

occurred to me, that explains the lengthy multi-layered

flavors that are unique to Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noir

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United States

Salem Wine Co.Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette AVA, Oregon | 2018

Dm. Drouin 'Dundee'Dundee Hills AVA, Willamette, Oregon | 2016

Anthill FarmsSonoma Coast AVA, Califonia | 2016

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Joseph Jewell 'Eel River'Humbolt County AVA, Califonia | 2016

Lingua Franca 'Avni'Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette AVA,Oregon | 2017

MelvilleSanta Rita Hills AVA, Califonia | 2015

Red Car Wine Co.Sonoma Coast AVA, Califonia | 2016

Ceritas 'Costalina'Sonoma Coast AVA, Califonia | 2018

Martinelli 'Bella Vigna'Russian River Valley AVA, Califonia | 2018

AudeantWillamette Valley AVA, Oregon | 2017

Anthill Farms 'Cambell Ranch'Sonoma Coast AVA, Califonia | 2016

Martinelli 'Zio Tony'Russian River Valley AVA, Califonia | 2018

Joseph Jewell 'Hallberg Vineyard'Russian River Valley AVA, Califonia | 2018

Ceritas 'Old Shop Block'Sonoma Coast AVA, Califonia | 2018

Sea Smoke 'Southing'Russian River Valley AVA, Califonia | 2018

Failla 'Hirsch Vineyard'Russian River Valley AVA, Califonia | 2018

Argentina

Chacra 'Barda'Rio Negro, Patagonia | 2019

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FranceCote de Beaune

Bachelet Monnot 'La Fussier 1er Cru'Marangeas AOP | 2018

Chantal Lescure 'Clos des Topes'Cote de Beaune AOP | 2017

Bachelet Monnot 'Les Chanlins'Pommard AOP | 2018

Dm. Francois MikulskiPommard AOP | 2018

Hubert Lamy 'Derriere Chez Edouard 1er Cru'St. Aubin | 2015

Hubert Lamy 'Derriere Chez Edouard 1er Cru'St. Aubin | 2016

Dm. Francois Mikulski 'Santenots 1er Cru'Volnay| 2018

Chandon de Briailles 'Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru' Savigny-Lès-Beaune | 2015

FranceChal lonaise

Francois Lumpp 'Le Pied du Clou'Givry AOP, Challonaise | 2015

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FranceBurgundy - Côtes de Nuits

Domaine Arlaud 'Roncevie'Bourgogne Rouge AOPMorey St. Denis | 2018

Marc Roy 'VV'Gevrey Chambertain | 2017

Marc Roy 'Clos Prieur'Gevrey Chambertain AOP | 2017

Domaine Dujac 'Gevrey Chambertain'Morey St. Denis | 2013

Domaine Fourrier 'VV'Gevrey Chambertain AOP | 2018

Ghislaine Barthod 'Les Baudes 1er Cru'Chambolle Musigny | 2017

Ghislaine Barthod 'Les Veroilles 1er Cru'Chambolle Musigny | 2017

Ghislaine Barthod 'Les Cras 1er Cru'Chambolle Musigny | 2017

Domaine Romanée Conti 'Grands Echezeau Grand Cru'Vosne-Romanée | 2018

Domaine Romanée Conti 'La Tache Grand Cru'Vosne-Romanée | 2018

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Sangiovese

Dear Sanguis Jovis,

The name also translates to ‘Blood of Jove’ and was born in

Tuscany, Italy; Cultivated by the Etruscans. The parentage of

the grape is Cilegiolo and Calabrese Montenuovo, which indicate

Southern Italian roots in the bloodline. The grape thrives in

the sunny Mediterranean climate particularly in Montalcino

where it is known as Brunello. Also, in Chianti Classico where

the seaborne soft friable Galestro soils provide an ideal habitat.

In general, it is high tannin with equally high acidity and a

rich flavorful body of dried cherry and balsamic stewed tomato.

Often it is blended with other local indigenous grapes (ex.

Canaiolo and Colorino) and sometimes with Bordeaux varietals,

particularly in Chianti. Sangiovese grown in its natural habitat

is always very herbal due to its proximity to the Mediterranean

Sea because many natural herbs are grown there, such as Basil

and Lavender. As such it is the perfect pairing with classic

Central and Southern Italian tomato-based pasta dishes made

with red wine, herbs, and topped with cheese. In most cases, its

sturdy tannic nature also can stand up to any cut of red meat,

particularly a Lamb Osso Bucco or Bistecca.

In modern times Sangiovese has traveled to other regions to

become a successful Cultivar such as Mendoza, Corsica, and

California. Beware of the lake of mediocre quality Chianti out

there available since the era of the ‘Fiasco’. Consult your local

Sommelier to ensure your juice is a proper pour

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Isole e OlenaChianti Classico | 2016

Il PoggioneRosso di Montalcino | 2017

Montevertine 'Pian del Ciampolo'Radda, Chianti Classico | 2017

Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino | 2017

MontevertineRadda, Chianti Classico | 2017

Gianni BrunelliBrunello di Montalcino | 2015

Ciacci Piccolomini 'Pianrosso'Brunello di Montalcino | 2013

Isole e Olena 'Cepperello'Castalina in Chianti, Chianti Classico | 2016

Montevertine 'Le Pergole Torte'Radda, Chianti Classico | 2017

Ciacci Piccolomini 'Pianrosso' 1500 mlBrunello di Montalcino | 2013

Biondi SantiBrunello di Montalcino | 2013

Montevertine 'Le Pergole Torte' 1500 mlRadda, Chianti Classico | 2017

Corsica

Yves Lecchia Partrimonio AOP | France | 2016

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Nebbiolo

Piemonte

Veglio BaroloSerralunga d'Alba, Barolo | 2016

Enrico Serrafino 'Picotener'Langhe Nebbiolo DOC | 2017

MoccagattaBarbaresco | 2016

Luigi Pira 'Serralunga'Serralunga d'Alba | Barolo | 2016

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Dear Fog Hat,

Nebbiolo hails from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy and

takes its name either from the thick fog around harvest or the

foggy skin that forms at maturity. Unlike Tuscany, the climate

up North is more Continental resulting in darker savory fruit

flavors and spice. The warm Ligurian climate combines over

Barolo with the cool downflow of the Alps to produce wines of

balance and intensity. The best of which have high tones or

Apricot and Root beer and always a foundation of tar and rose

petal aromatics. The densely planted, hilly areas of Barolo and

Barbaresco are quilted with vineyards, packed in by the limited

space of the appellation. The Tanaro River and it’s runoffs

are responsible for the variations in soil that characterize the

different iterations of Nebbiolo (ex. Tortonian or Helvetian).

Even further North in Lombardia where the grape is known

as Chiavennasca, you find more alpine aromatics and brighter

acidity. Many rumor that the grape finds its origins here instead

of the highly lauded Barolo, just a couple of hours South. In

the winery, careful production is required to moderate the

otherwise intense tannic nature of this grape (such as warm

fermentations) in order to create an elegant balance with supple

tannins and fruit.

RED - NEBBIOLO

AzeliaBarolo | 2016

Produttori di BarbarescoBarbaresco | 2016

ArPePe 'Stella Retica'Sasella, Valtellina DOCG, Lombardia | 2010

Luigi Baudana 'Serralunga'Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo | 2015

Produttori di Barbaresco 'Montestefano'Barbaresco, Barbaresco DOCG | 2015

Produttori di Barbaresco 'Pajé'Barbaresco, Barbaresco DOCG | 2015

Damilano 'Cannubi'Barolo, Barolo DOCG | 2013

Cavalotto 'Bricco Boschis'Castiglione Falleto, Barolo DOCG | 2013

Chiara Boschis (E. Pira) 'Via Nuova'Barolo, Barolo DOCG | 2015

Azelia 'Bricco Fiasco'Castilgione Falleto, Barolo DOCG | 2016

Chiara Boschis (E. Pira) 'Cannubi'Barolo, Barolo DOCG | 2016

La Spinetta 'Campe'Monforte d'Alba, Barolo DOCG | 2006

Bartolo MascarelloBarolo, Barolo DOCG | 2016

G.D. Vajra 'Bricco Delle Viole' (1500ml)Barolo, Barolo DOCG | 2013

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Other Piemonte

Scarpetta BarberaBarbera del Monferrato DOC | 2018

Chiara Boschis (E. Pira)Dolcetto d'Alba DOC, Barolo | 2016

G.D. Vajra 'Coste e Fossati' Dolcetto d'AlbaBarolo DOCG | 2018

Arnaldo Caprai "Collepiano"Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Umbria | 2013

Vietti 'Scarrone' Barbera d'AlbaBarolo DOCG | 2017

Veneto

Dal FornoValpolicella DOCG | 2013

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SicilyTerre Nere 'Etna Rossa'Mt. Etna | 2019

COS FrappatoVittoria | 2019

COS 'Nero di Lupo'Vittoria | 2018

Occhipinti FrappatoVittoria | 2019

Terre Nere "Calderara Sottana'Mt. Etna | 2017

Terre Nere "San Lorenzo'Mt. Etna | 2017

Sardinia

Cantina Mesa 'Primo Scuro' Cannonau di Sardinia DOPSant'Anna Arrresi | 2018

Bordeaux in Tuscany

Ampelaia Costa Toscana IGT, Italy | 2018

Tenuta San Guido 'Guidalberto'Sassacaia DOC (Bolgheri), Tuscany, Italy | 2018

Ornellaia 'La Serre Nuove'Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany, Italy | 2017

Radikon 'Merlot' (500 ml)Oslave, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy | 2003

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Dear Majestic Periwinkle,

The birthplace of Syrah is South East France around

the Rhone River Valley where granite slopes can exceed 45

degrees in steepness. The soils are extremely poor and produce

small quantities of top tier grapes, resulting in tremendous

value wines. Not only are their a wide range of styles in this

area but it is perhaps one of the most diverse grapes around the

globe in style and flavor. Various climates and soils around the

world create styles ranging from moderate body fresh blueberry

with lavender and pepper to full brooding chocolate eucalyptus

and game meat flavors.

I think the resulting wines are some of the most fun

to pair with food, such as with peppery and fruity reduction

sauces over beef for example. Syrah has the propensity to age

and gain in gamey complexity with the best of them, such as

from the famous hill of Hermitage, or the legendary Penfold’s

Grange of South Australia. Tuscany, Chile and theWest Coast of

the United States are also producing world class Syrah.

Syrah

FranceNor thern R hone

Dm. Faury St. Joseph AOP | 2018

Yves Cuilleron 'Pierres Seches'St. Joseph AOP | 2016

Anthill 'Cambell Ranch' SyrahAnnapolis, Sonoma Coast AVA, California | 2018

Alain Voges 'VV'Cornas AOP | 2015

Alain Graillot 'La Guiraude'Crozes-Hermitage AOP | 2015

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J Boutin 'Arena Mica'Hermitage AOP | 2016

Laurent Fayolle 'Les Diognieres'Hermitage AOP | 2017

B. Levet 'La Chavaroche'Cote Rotie AOP | 2017

Dm. Lionnet 'Terre Brûlée'Cornas AOP | 2017

Dm. Lionnet 'Pur Granit'Cornas AOP | 2017

Grange des PeresVin de Pays de l’Hérault | 2012

Grange des PeresVin de Pays de l’Hérault | 2007

Thierry Allemand 'Reynards'Cornas AOP | 2014

Thierry Allemand 'Chaillot'Cornas AOP | 2014

Thierry Allemand 'Reynards'Cornas AOP | 2012

Thierry Allemand 'Chaillot' Cornas AOP | 2012

Jean-Louis ChaveHermitage AOP | 2013

Dm. Lionnet 'Terre Brûlée' (1500ml)Cornas AOP | 2017

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Grenache

Beckmen Vineyards 'Cuvée Le Bec' Rhone BlendSanta Ynez Valley | 2018

Michel BoutinRasteau AOP | France | 2015

Dm. du Gour de ChauleGigondas AOP | France | 2016

Pierre Usseglio 'Tradition'Chateauneuf du Pape AOP | France | 2016

Dm. CharvinChateauneuf du Pape AOP | France | 2016

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Dear Strawberry Fields Forever,

Originally from Aragón in North East Spain, Grenache

spread across coastal/Island Mediterranean anywhere there was

warm sunny climate. The Grenache vine is known to be able

to sustain intense heat especially as older vines (100 years +)

which have adapted over time. The resulting flavors ranges from

wild strawberry, laced with coastal herbal scrub like thyme

and lavender to deep brooding maraschino cherry flavor with

notes of pepper and game. Grenache is often found as a blending

partner to Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Syrah in Southern France.

Globally it has found homes in South Australia and California

where premium expressions are being produced.

In my experience, wines made by Grenache, regardless

of location, have the fruitiness and generosity of flavor to please

those who gravitate towards California Pinot Noir. Perhaps the

most famous versions, Chateauneuf du Pape and Priorat, also

have very intriguing lore about the history of their production…

ask your waiter!

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Dear Blackbird,

Merlot (From French word merle meaning Blackbird) is

the rounder, juicier sibling to Cabernet, which has more notes

of red currant and chocolate, and can reach quality levels as

high as any Cabernet. Merlot hails from the Right Bank, which

is the area of Bordeaux North of the Dordogne River around the

communes of St. Estephe and Pomerol where more clay is pres-

ent. The clay is better because it keeps the roots of the vigorous

Merlot vine cool and slows down ripening. Merlot is often blended

with Cabernet because it compliments the sturdy tannic Caber-

net by softening the edges and adding a luscious, silky aspect

to the wines. It has been an underrated wine since the Sideways

era, and most certainly holds its own as a premium quality

stand-alone varietal. Merlot found in moderate to warm climates

around the globe tends to be the best examples outside of France

and at the highest quality are supremely velvety and plummy

with finely integrate oak spice and tannin.

Dunham Cellars 'Trutina'columbia Valley, Washington | 2017

Chateau LauretsSt. Emilion AOP, Bordeaux, France | 2015

Robert Sinskey 'POV'Stags Leap, Napa Valley, California | 2017

Radikon (500 ml)Oslave, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Ialy | 2003

Mayacamasmt. Veeder AVA, Napa Valley, California | 2017

Merlot

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Cabernet Franc

Dear Court Jester,

Though a Native to South West France (Basque Country),

it gained recognition in as a Spicy blending partner to Cabernet

and Merlot in Bordeaux, and found its claim to fame on the Loire

Valley of Northern France. Cabernet Franc is the Court Jester

because it plays second Fiddle in the blend and adds complex

red bell pepper and graphite flavors.

On its own in areas such as Saumur and Chinon of the Loire

Valley, it is medium bodied and ranges from tart bright

strawberry to darker boysenberry and has ferrous spicy

notes mentioned before.

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Tranches 'Blue Mountain Estate'Walla Walla, Washington | 2016

Olga Raffault 'Picasses'Chinon AOP, Loire Valley, France | 2014

Olga Raffault 'Barnabes'Chinon AOP, Loire Valley, France | 2018

Gibbs VineyardsNapa Valley, California | 2018

Bernard Baudry 'Clos Guillot'Chinon AOP, Loire Valley, France | 2017

Charles Joguet 'Varennes'Chinon AOP, Loire Valley, France | 2016

Ampelaia Costa Toscana IGT, Italy | 2018

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Sequoia GroveRutherford AVA, Napa Valle, CA | 2016

Matthiason 'Cabernet #2'Oak Knoll AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2018

Volker EiseleChiles Valley AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2014

Spottswoode 'Lyndenhurst'St. Helena AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2017

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Dear King of the Left Bank,

Known for dominating a maritime gravel heavy area called the

Medoc on left bank of the Girondee Estuary in Bordeaux. It flourished and

dominated the blends of the area with its counterparts (Merlot, Cabernet

Franc, Carmenere, and Petit Verdot) long before gaining popularity around

the world. The fruit is always a range of dark cassis to red currant with

secondaries ranging from herbal mint to green bell pepper and tobacco.

Cabernet Sauvignon marries extremely well with oak ageing aromatics like

cedar and vanilla, and is one of the most resilient red wines for aging.

Further ageing brings notes of leather and mushroom that bring welcomed

complexity in most cases. The best quality examples are from warmer areas

with cool nights such as Napa and Stellenbosch, but too much heat can

result in flabby wines.

Generally, the propensity for high quality wines from Cabernet

Sauvignon is greater because of the depth and length and flavors the grape

provides deep complexity. This along with the sturdy tannins and nature

of the grape allow for structure that will stand the test of time. That being

said all of this varies greatly from producer to producer and country to

country.

My experience with working with Cabernet Sauvignon

was with the late Denis Malbec (Former winemaker of Chateau Latour),

who I assisted during the 2010 harvest. He always said that the best

quality Cabernet came from the vines that struggled the most on hillside

vineyards. He said it forced them to making better fruit so the birds would

come eat them and spread the seeds.

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HendryNapa Valley, CA | 2015

CorisonSt. Helena AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2016

Concha y Toro 'Don Melchor'Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile | 2015

Altagracia 'Eisele Vineyard'Calistoga AVA, Napa Valley, California | 2017

HendryNapa Valley, CA | 2005

Corison 'Kronos'St. Helena AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2016

MayacamasMt. Veeder AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2004

Opus OneOakville AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2016

Bond 'Quella'Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2016

Bond 'St. Eden'Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2016

Harlan EstateOakville AVA, Napa Valley, CA | 2016

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Dear Ripe Attack,

Some high elevation vines from Argentina

(Up to 4000 feet) produce plump violet laced wines with

ample body and fresh acidity. It is a wonderful full-bodied

selection with plump texture and soft tannins that can be

found as a blend. It is less commonly found as a blender

from Bordeaux and shares parentage with Merlot. It finds

its French origins near the commune of Cahors, South

East of Bordeaux, where it is called Cot and is more

medium bodied.

Malbec

Chateau Peybonhomme 'L'Atypic'Côtes de Blaye AOP, Bordeaux, France | 2019

Vaglio 'Temple'Lujan de Cujo DOC, Mendoza, Argentina | 2016

Zuccardi 'Concreto'Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina | 2017

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Spanish

Castilla y León

Raúl Pérez 'Ultreia St. Jacques'Bierzo DOP | 2018

Decendientes de Jose Palacios 'Petalos'Bierzo DOP | 2018

Raúl Pérez La Vizcaína 'Las Gundiñas'Bierzo DOP | 2018

Raúl Pérez La Vizcaína 'La Poulosa'Bierzo DOP | 2018

Pingus 'PSI'Ribera del Duero DOP | 2017

Vega Sicilia 'Valbuena 5'Ribera del Duero DOP | 2009

Vega Sicilia 'Unico'Ribera del Duero DOP | 2009

Rioja DOCa

Remelluri'Lindes de Remelluri'Labastida, Rioja Alta | 2015

La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza Reserva'Haro, Rioja Alta | 2012

Ramirez de la Piscina 'Gran Reserva'Sonsierra, Rioja Alta | 2013

López de Heredia 'Viña Bosconia Reserva'Labastida, Rioja Alta | 2007

La Rioja Alta '904' Gran RiservaHaro, Rioja Alta | 2011

Murcia

Juan GilJumilla DO | 2018

Galicia

GuimaroRibeira Sacra DO | 2018

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Clos Figueras'Serras del Priorat'Priorat | 2018

Clos MogadorGratallops, Priorat | 2013Bierzo DOP | 2018

Vinos de Madrid DOP

Bernabeleva 'Camino de Navaherreros'San Martin de Valdeiglesias | 2018

Canary Islands

Envinate 'Benje Tinto' Listan PrietoYcoden Daute Isora DO, Tenerife | 2019

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Dear Tribidrag,

Zinfandel cites its origins in Croatia where it

was originally called Tribidrag (As early as 1518) or more

recently Crljenak Kaštelanski. The vine migrated to Puglia

(The heal of the Staletto) where it is called Primitivo. It

wasn’t until 1832 where it was discovered in a Boston vine

nursery and given the name Zinfandel. The grape finds

its new home in California where is produces an array of

styles and flavors ranging from full bodied, sun jammed

peach with soft tannins to spicy dark bramble berry with

more sturdy structure. The aromatics are intense exotic

and the full body pleasing to any hot climate wine lover.

Zinfandel

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Carol Shelton 'Wild Thing' Mendocino County AVA, California | 2016

Turley 'Pesenti'Paso Robles AVA, California | 2016

Turley 'Dusi'Paso Robles AVA, California | 2018

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Heidi Schröck 'Blaufrankiush'Rüst, Neudiedlersee DAC, Austria | 2019

Prieler 'Leithaberg DAC Blaufrankish'Burgenland, Austria | 2016

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Broc 'Love' (Carignan | Valdigue | Syrah)Berkeley, CA | 2018

Tendu (Barbera | Aglianico | Multipulciano)Berkeley, CA | 2018

Beckmen Vineyards 'Cuvée Le Bec' Rhone BlendSanta Ynez Valley | 2018

The Withers 'Cunoise'El Dorado AVA, Sierra Foothills, California | 2019

Jolie Laide 'Gamay Noir'El Dorado AVA, Sierra Nevada, California | 2018

Gibbs VineyardsNapa Valley, California | 2018

Enfield 'Pretty Horses' Rioja BlendSierra Foothills AVA, California | 2018

Anthill 'Cambell Ranch' SyrahAnnapolis, Sonoma Coast AVA, California | 2018

Cool California

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Fortified& Sweet

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sherry

port

madeira

dessert wines

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La Cigarerra 'Manzanilla' (375ml)Manzanilla San Lucar de Barameda | NV

Valdespino 'Innocente' (375ml)Jerez de la Frontera (Chipiona Vineyard) | NV

Valdespino 'Cream'Jerez de la Frontera | NV

Ramos Pinto 'Quinta do Bom Retiro' 20 yr TawnyDuoro Valley | NV

Ramos Pinto 'Late Bottle Vintage Port'Duoro Valley | 2014

Dow 'Vintage 1985'Duoro Valley

d'Olivera Boal 1908 (Medium Sweet)

Rare Wine Co. Historic Series:

Baltimore Rainwater

Charleston Sercial

Savannah Verdelho

Boston Bual

New York Malmsey

9 gls

8 gls

12 gls

18 gls

9 gls

160

95 oz.

13 gls

Sherry

Madeira

Port

FORT

IFIE

D &

SWEE

T

Dessert WinesCarmes de Rieussec 'Sauternes'Graves, Bordeaux, France | 2015

Heidi Schröck 'Welschriesling & Weissburgunder Spätlese'Rüst, Neudiedlersee, Austria | 2017

Heidi Schröck 'Beerenauslese'Rüst, Neudiedlersee, Austria | 2018

Dönhoff 'Oberhäuser Brücke Auslese'Nahe, Germany | 2019

Isole e Olena 'Vin Santo'Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | 2008

Vietti 'Moscato d'Asti'Piedmont, Italy | 2019

G.D. Vajra 'Chinato'Piedmont, Italy | NV

G.D. Vajra (375ml)'Moscato d'Asti'Piedmont, Italy | 2019

Mousse & Fils (375 ml)'Ratafia La Vie en Meunier' NVBrut | Cuisles | NV

Patrick Bottex 'La Cueille' Bugey CerdonSavoie,France | NV

Royal Tokaj Co. 'Red Label'Mád, Tokaj, Hungary | 2013

Royal Tokaj Co. 'Essencia'Mád, Tokaj, Hungary | 2008

12 gls

10 gls

17 gls

21 gls

18 gls

9 gls

16 gls

27

65

39

18 gls

38 sp

FORTIFIED & SWEET

*bottle pricing for "by the glass" dessert wines avilable upon request.

*bottle pricing for "by the glass" dessert wines avilable upon request.

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Beer

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draft

cans and bottles

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Draft

Toppling Goliath | King Sue (10 oz.)7.8% Hazy Double IPA, Decorah, IA

Madtree | Happy Amber6% Amber Ale, Boulder, CO

Fathead’s Brewery | Bumble Berry5.3% Blueberry Ale, North Olmsted, OH

Founders | Frangelic Mountain Brown (10 oz.)9% Coffee Brown Ale, Grand Rapids, MI

Founders | Devil Dancer 12% Triple IPA, Grand Rapids, MI

Miller Brewing Co. | Miller High Life4.6% Lager, Milwaukee, WI

Yuengling Brewery | Lager4.5% Amber, Pottsville, PA

Guinness | Draught4.2% Stout Nitro, Dublin, Ireland

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6

6

8

6

4

6

6

Beer

BEER

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ANS

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7

5

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7

7

8

8

8

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8

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Cans and Bottles

Downeast Cider5.1% Cider, Boston, MA

Avery Rasberry Sour6.5% Sour, Boulder, CO

Fretboard Fugee Breakfast Ale6.4% Breakfast Brown Ale, Blue Ash, OH

Braxton Tropic Flare6.8% New England IPA, Covington, KY

Ellicottville Horchata con Flies6.5% Cream Ale, Ellicottville NY

50 West Brewing | Punch you in the EyePA10% IPA-Imperial, Cincinnati, OH

Collective Arts Brewing | Stranger than Fiction5.5% Porter, Ontario, Canada | 16oz

Fretboard Brewing | Fugee Breakfast6.1% Brown Ale, Blue Ash, OH

Madtree Brewery | Phantom Forest8% IPA-Imperial, Cincinnati, OH

New Holland Brewing | Dragon’s Milk White6% Stout, Holland, MI

Sixpoint Resin Imperial IPA9.1% IPA-Imperial, Brooklyn, NY

Toppling Goliath Brewing | Pseudo Sue5.8% Pale Ale, Decorah, IA | 22oz

BEER - CANS

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It's Called a Diet | Strawberry Cheesecake Sour4.5% Dayton, OH | 16oz

Troegs | Double Blizzard8.3% Double IPA, Hershey, PA | 16oz

Hubbards Cave | Coconut Vanilla Stout11.5% Niles, IL | 16oz

Hubbards Cave | Pot de Creme Stout11.5% Niles, IL | 16oz

Miller Brewing Co. | Miller High Life4.6% Lager, Milwaukee, WI

Crafted Artisan Meadery | Bananas Foster Forever6% Mead, Mogadore, OH | 16.9oz

New Belgium Brewing | Trippel8.5% Belgian-Style Ale, Asheville, NC

Southern Tier | Unearthly9.5% Double IPA, Lakewood, NY

Cider Boys | Grand Mimosa5% Cider, Steven's Point, WI

Founders | Big Luscious7.8% Rasberry Stout, Hershey, PA

Tröegs Brewing Company | Impending Descent10.5% Stout, Hershey, PA

Flying Dog | Raging Bitch8.3% Belgian IPA, Frederick, MD

dragon

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9

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TLES

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16

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Bells | Lampshade9% Double IPA, Kalamazoo, MI

Brouwerij Verhaeghe | Duchesse de Bourgogne6.2% Flanders Red Ale, Holland

Troegs | Troegenator 8.2% Doppelbock, Hershey, PA

St. Bernardus | Abt 1210% Belgian Quad, Holland

BEER - DRAFT

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Spirits

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bourbon

rye

canadian whiskey

irish whiskey

japanese whiskey

scotch

brandy / cognac

rum

tequila / mezcal

vodka

gin

liqueur

amaro

vermouth

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Bourbon

Angels Envy

Basil Hayden

Bookers

Buffalo Trace

Bulleit

Four Roses Yellow Label

Four Roses Small Batch

Four Roses Small Batch Select

George Remus Single Barrel

Heavens Door Highway 61

High West American Prairie

Jeffersons Ocean

Knob Creek

Knob Creek 15yr

Makers Mark

Michters Small Batch

Weller Antique 107

Whistle Pig Homestock

Woodford Reserve

Woodford Double Oak

Old Forester "Statesman'

Yellowstone 2020 Limited Ed.

Northide Distilling Dear Single Barrel Select

14

14

20

9

9

8

12

17

14

15

15

22

10

27

8

10

22

16

12

14

15

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8

SPIR

ITS

Spirits22

9

16

18

21

15

12

8

28

36

10

16

11

6

9

18

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15

18

19

16

12

10

8

9

Rye

Angels Envy Rye

Bulleit Rye

Basil Hayden Dark Rye

Basil Hayden 10yr

High West Rendezvous Rye

High West Double Rye!

Michters Single Barrel Rye

Old Overholt

Whistle Pig 12 yr Old World Rye

Whistle Pig 15 yr Old World Rye

Rittenhouse Rye

Wilderness Trail Single Barrel

Irish Whiskey

Bushmill’s

Jameson

Black Bush

Scotch

Macallan 12

Macallan 18

Glenlivet 12

Talisker Storm

Laphroaig 10

Balvenie 12 Doublewood

Glenlivet Caribbean Cask

Brandy/Cognac

Maison Rouge Cognac V.S.O.P.

Korbel Brandy

Barsol Pisco

SPIRITS

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Rum

Bacardi Silver

Bacardi Reserva Ocho

Plantation 5 year

Plantation Original Dark

Plantation Pineapple

Smith & Cross Navy Strength

Tequila / Mezcal

Sauza Silver

Patron Silver

Avion Reserva 44

Del Maguey San Luis del Rio

Del Maguey Pechuga

Del Maguey Vida

Vodka

Grey Goose

Ketel One

Tito’s

Sipsmith

7

11

8

7

10

9

7

17

25

21

34

14

9

8

8

7

Spirits

SPIR

ITS

Gin

Plymouth Navy Strength

Plymouth

Uncle Val’s Botanical

Monkey 47

Hendrick’s Orbium

Beefeater

Liqueur

Cointreau

Luxardo

Ancho Reyes

Chambord

Cherry Herring

Kahlua

Romana Sambuca

Briotett Crème de Cassis

Drambuie

Soho Lychee

Kijafa

Green Chartreuse

Yellow Chartreuse

12

11

11

15

14

7

12

10

10

12

9

7

9

8

14

9

8

18

18

SPIRITS

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Amaro

Kina L’Aerod’Or

Averna

Select

Amaro Montenegro

L’Apertivo Nonino

Fernet Branca

Campari

Cardamaro

Cynar

Cynar 70

Zucca Rabarbaro

Amaro Nonino

Suze

Aperol

Cocchi Dopo Teatro Vermouth Amaro

8

10

9

13

9

10

10

9

8

13

11

15

8

7

12

Spirits

SPIR

ITS

Vermouth

Dolin Rouge

Dolin Dry

Dolin Blanc

Lillet Blanc

Lillet Rouge

Lillet Rose

Carpano Antica

Punt e Mes

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

6

SPIRITS

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