soft & fruity: folk
pinot gris: the ned marlborough, nz 2016
skin contact + apple + pear + berry notes
riesling: red tail ridge LEED gold certified “estate vineyard” finger lakes, ny 2016
dry with lemongrass nose, crips pear on palate with hints of orange blossom
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: chehalem “inox” LIVE & OCS certified willamette valley, or 2016 (tap)
unoaked, white blossoms into dried mango with long broad finish
floral & mineral: metal meets fresh
chardonnay: domain savary chablis, fr 2016
dazzling complex, aromas of crushed shells with racy mineral structure
muscadet: domaine de la pépière “sevre et maine sur lie” loire valley, fr 2016
lemon rind + salty + ripe pear
dry sherry: lustau “papirusa manzanilla” solera reserve cádiz, es, NV
walnut husks + chamomile on the nose, salinity with marzipan. perfect with mussels
field blend: blenheim “claim house” charlottesville, va NV. (tap)
dry blend of chardonnay, pinot noir, viognier, & petit verdot; apricot & cantaloupe
tart & grassy: bluegrass
sauvignon blanc: mohua marlborough, nz 2016 (on tap)
ripe lemon + guava + peppered grapefruit
sauvignon blanc: honig vineyard napa valley, ca 2016
citrus + green + flinty + certified organic
verdejo: belondrade “quinta apolonia” valladolid, es 2016
partially barrel fermented, crisp and lightly tart, sauvignon blanc like finish
chenin blanc: le pas saint martin “jurassique” saumur, loire valley, fr 2014
this noble grape variety exhibits tropical fruit with well balanced acidity and body
dessert wines (2.5 oz): encore
muscat: ben ryé passito di pantelleria palermo, it 2014
candied apricots, great with creamy cheese
furmint: oremus “late harvest tokaji” magyarorszag, hu 2014
ripe pear + honeyed chestnut + saffron
sauvignon blanc: chateau les grandes terres cadillac bordeaux, fr 2014
modest residual sugar, light bodied, easy pairing with sweeter desserts