Bubbles: Pop Music
prosecco: cantina montelliana “extra dry” veneto, it, NV
classical prosecco, easy sipping, easy listening
chardonnay/chenin blanc: martinolles cremant rosé landguedoc, fr, NV
off dry, fruit foward with citrus notes and subtle bubbles
blanc de blanc: veritas “scintilla “brut” monticello, va, NV
chardonnay + merlot/cabernet franc yield a creamy american bubbly
riesling/pinot noir: frank john “41” pfalz, de 2011
brut sparkling, 41 months en lees, native yeasts, biodynamically farmed
Guns and… Rosés
tannat: artesana winery canelones, ur 2017
full bodied and dried red fruits, sustainable, dry farming, and IPM practices
nerello mascalese: regaleali estate “le rose” sclafani bagni, sicily, it, 2017
fresh and vibrant nose, crisp refreshing acidity, smacks of watermelon
field blend: early mountain vineyards “rose” madison, VA 2017
73% Merlot, 18 Syrah, 7% Malbec & 2% Cab Franc, white peaches & wet stone
Cider & Mead: Alternative
apple: distillery lane ciderworks “rio” jefferson, md 2017
off-dry, still cider, rye whiskey barrel ages. 7.5% ABV, dangerously drinkable
apple: anxo cider “happy trees vol. 3” washington, dc 2017 (500ml)
spontaneous fermentation in oak casks on Kennedy Street NW
apple: potter’s craft cider “farmhouse dry” free union, va 2017
bone dry + light peach & melon nose + tart
honey: charm city meadworks “original” baltimore, md
still, honey wine, ages lightly on used oak yielding round creamy mouthfeel
Weird Stuff: Funktronica
pinot gris (orange): meinklang burgenland, at 2016
intense flavors and aromas of orange zest and sea salt, certified biodynamic
gewürztraminer: finca rio negro tiera, es 2016
a unique orgin for this classic grape: fresh yet fresh and lingering
petit manseng: domaine brana ilori “les jonquilles” irouleguy, fr 2014
this basque country wine lends assertive minerality with a quite tart finish
papakarski/pinot nori (red): chamlija “papas & pinot” thrace, tr 2015
old world grapes meet in this zesty 75/25 blend, grown in mediterranean climate