Wine Menu Notes

Leclerc Briant Champagne - Epernay, France

• Blend: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunière, 20% Chardonnay
• Appearance: Pale yellow slightly gold, very fine mousse
• Nose: Orchard fruit (apple/pear), hints of almond and spices
• Palate: Fresh and vibrant, elegant finish
• Wine Making Notes:
  • 12% ABV, classified as brut
  • Natural fermentation, aged for 10 months
  • Unfiltered, retains natural character
• Food Pairings:
  • Seafood: oysters, grilled lobster, scallops, shrimp, sushi/sashimi
  • Poultry/white meats: roast chicken, Cornish game hen, duck breast
  • Vegetarian: mushroom risotto, roasted vegetables

Noblesse Oblige, Wolffer, NY

• Style: Extra brut (bone dry)
• Blend: 47% Pinot Noir, 52.5% Chardonnay, 0.5% Merlot
• Color: Shiny salmon rose
• Flavor Profile: Ripe pear, quiche, rose petals, creamy yeast flavor
• Mouthfeel: Fine mousse, minerality with fine tannins, cleanses palate
• Food Pairings: Caviar, oysters, fresh shellfish, buttery dishes, smoked salmon, aged cheeses, roasted poultry, sushi, almond biscotti, strawberries with balsamic glaze

Chablis, Jean Boscard 2022, Burgundy, FR

• Vineyard: Located in Prehy, Burgundy, biodynamic/organic wines
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Color: Pale gold with green highlights
• Aging Process: Stainless steel tanks, minimal oak
• Aroma: Citrus, green apple, pear, white flowers, wet stone, chalk
• Palate: High acid, light to medium body, citrus flavors, strong minerals
• Finish: Very clean, salinity with seafood

Jordan, Chardonnay, 2020, Sonoma Coast, USA

• Aroma: Fuji apple, Asian pear, persimmon, citrus blossom
• Palate: Grapefruit, lime, honeydew, guava, baking spices
• Texture: Crisp, creamy, mineral finish
• Food Pairings: Oysters, scallops, grilled fish, roasted poultry, goat cheese, mushrooms, creamy sauces, Thai dishes, ahi tuna

Twomey, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, CA

• Profile: 91% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sauvignon Gris, 1% Chardonnay, 1% Semillon
• Color: Pale straw with a green tint
• Tasting Notes: White peach, pomelo, almond blossom, honeysuckle, lemongrass, Thai basil
• Palate: Bright, balanced, mouthwatering, bright acid
• Fermentation: Partially barrel fermented, aged on lees
• Food Pairings: Grilled fish, oysters, shellfish, poultry, soft cheeses, white sauces, citrus dressings, charcuterie

Forge Cellars, Riesling, 2021, Finger Lakes, NY

• Characteristics: Bone dry, mineral flavor from gravelly loam on shale
• Aroma: Ripe lemon, green apple, tangerine, white floral
• Palate: Yuzu, yellow apple, fennel, almond
• Food Pairings: Oysters, shellfish, sushi, grilled fish, spicy dishes, goat cheese, aged cheddar

Frenzy, Sauvignon Blanc, 2021, New Zealand

• Aroma: Peach, grapefruit, melon, lime, fresh cut grass
• Palate: Crisp, refreshing, high acid
• Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks, low temperatures for aromatics
• Food Pairings: Salty, spicy food, oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, spicy dishes, goat cheese, aged cheddar

Rose, Summer in a Bottle, Wolffer, NY

• Grapes: 59% Grenache, 18% Cinsault, 12% Syrah, 11% Vermentino
• Aroma: Tangerine, citrus, peach, floral
• Palate: Minerality, vibrant fruit flavors, balanced acidity, refreshing finish
• Food Pairings: Spicy dishes, goat cheese, poultry, seafood, mushrooms, creamy sauces

Rumor, Rose, Cote de Provence, FR

• Grapes: 56% Grenache, 26% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 4% Mourvedre, 4% Vermentino
• Tasting Notes: White florals, sweet spice, strawberries, peaches, apricots
• Palates: Juicy grapefruit, white peach, jasmine, apricot
• Food Pairings: Nicoise salad, poultry, spicy tuna roll, Mediterranean dishes, prosciutto, grilled shrimp, tuna tartare

Pike Road, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

• Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir, estate grown
• Aroma: Cherry juice, raspberry, plum, baking spices
• Palate: Juicy acid, long finish
• Aging: Fermented in stainless steel, aged in French oak
• Food Pairings: Poultry, salmon, tuna tartare, barbecue, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses

Merlot, Josh Merlot 2020, CA

• Grapes: 85-90% Merlot, Petite Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Aroma: Sweet plums, vanilla bean, violet
• Palate: Velvety texture, fine tannins, medium body
• Food Pairings: Steak, lamb, beef stew, poultry, tomato sauces, aged cheeses

Cabernet Sauvignon, Ferrari-Carano, 2021 Sonoma, CA

• Grapes: 79% Cabernet, 11% Syrah, 9% Petit Verdot
• Aroma: Leather, fig, plum, vanilla, mocha, white pepper
• Palate: Full bodied, toasty spices, long finish
• Food Pairings: Steak, ribs, duck, venison, sausages, tomato sauces, eggplant parmesan

Chianti, Volpaia 2020, Tuscany, IT

• Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
• Aroma: Cherries, strawberry, orange peel, spices, crushed stones
• Palate: Medium to full body, fine tannins, lingering finish
• Aging: 12 months Slavonian oak, 12 months French oak
• Food Pairings: Lamb chops, truffle pasta, lasagna, pork loin, stuffed peppers, tomato sauces, aged pecorino, fontina