soft & fruity: folk
pinot gris: marisco vineyards “the ned” marlborough, nz 2016
skin contact + apple + pear + berry notes
dry riesling (trocken): weingut spreitzer rheingau, de 2015
dry with classic white flowers on nose, crisp pear on palate, 11.5% ABV
viognier: cinquante-cinq pays d’oc languedoc, fr 2016
floral, yet restrained, warmer cliemate brings out stonefruit and grassynotes
chardonnay: le chai duchet “quintessence” mâcon burgundy, fr 2015
melon + mild acidity + buttery light oaky finish
chardonnay: LIAR Chardonnay sonoma coast, ca 2016 (tap)
lightly oaked, toasty caramel & creme brulee, pineapple, guava & acacia flowers
minerally: metal meets fresh
chardonnay: domaine laurent tribut chablis, fr 2015
dazzlingly complex, aromas of crushed shells with pleasant acidity
gewürztraminer: finca rio negro tiera, es 2016
lechee + rose petals + slatey dry finish; aged on the lies; grown at 1000m
grüner veltliner: karl lagler “federspiel burgberg” wachua, at, 2015
lemon peel + richly textured + stone pits + the classic hint of white pepper
field blend: blenheim “claim house” charlottesville, va (tap)
53% Viognier, 19% Malvasia Bianca, 16% Chardonnay, 12% Petit manseng; Bright!
tart & grassy: bluegrass
sauvignon blanc: mohua marlborough, nz 2016 (on tap)
ripe lemon + guava + peppered grapefruit
vermentino/sauvignon blanc: famille vic à vias pays d’oc, fr NV
crisp & light; lime citrus + grassy
verdejo: belondrade “quinta apolonia” valladolid, es 2016
partially barrel fermented, crisp and lightly tart, sauvignon blanc like finish
pinot blanc: torii mor yamhill-carlton district, or 2014
medium rich, with baked apples and a hint of licorice, juicy acidity on finish; organic
dessert wines (2.5 oz): encore
muscat: ben ryé passito di pantelleria palermo, it 2014
candied apricots, great with creamy cheese
sauvignon blanc: chateau les grandes terres cadillac bordeaux, fr 2014
modest residual sugar, light bodied, easy pairing with sweeter desserts
moscato: foris vineyards winery southern rogue valley, or 2017
modest residual sugar, honeysuckle, light bodied, delicate effervescence