Martini’s
Saketini
Sparkling Sake, Ginger Agave &
Pomegranate Juice
The Pom Trippel
Pomegranate Vodka, Pama Liquor &
Pomegranate Juice
Chocolate Covered Raspberry
Chocolate Vodka, Aqua Raspberry Liquor & White Crème de Cocoa
Tart Apple Cosmo
Apple Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry & Lime Juice
Creamsicle
Tangerine & Vanilla Vodka, Fresh Squeezed OJ, Agave & Cream
Cantalope Martini
Vodka, Watermelon Schnapps &
Fresh Squeezed OJ
Ginger Martini
Vodka, Ginger Agave, a splash of Lemon Juice & Seltzer
Peach Martini
Vodka, peach schnapps, St. Germain Liquor & splash of Lime Juice
French Martini
Vodka. Aqua Raspberry Liquor & Pineapple juice
Black Raspberry Cosmo
Vodka, Black Raspberry Liquor, Cranberry Juice & a splash of Lime Juice
Passion Fruit Cosmo
Passion Fruit Vodka, , Triple Sec,
a splash of Lime & Cranberry Juice
Red Apple Martini
Apple Vodka, Apple Pucker,
Pomegranate Juice & Apple Juice
Espresso Martini
Double Espresso Vodka, Vanilla Vodka, Shot Espresso, Crème De Cocoa & Kona Coffee Liqueur
Mixed Drinks
Passion Breeze
Passion Fruit Vodka, Malibu Melon Rum,
Mango Juice & Splash of Lime
Johnny Apple
Apple Vodka, Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps & Pineapple Juice
South Beach Spicy Mango
Vodka, Mango Juice, Jalapeno Agave,
splash of Lime Juice & Crushed Red Pepper
Mango Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice &
a splash Fresh Squeezed OJ
Cherry Bomb
Warwick Valley Cherry Cordial, Vodka,
Lime Juice, Agave & Cherry Juice
Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Vodka, Lemon Juice, Blueberry Juice,
Agave, Mint & a splash of Seltzer
Blue Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Blueberry Juice &
a splash of Lime Juice
Orange Blossom
Johnny Love Tangerine Vodka, Orange Slices & Steaz Energy Drink
Citrus Mojito
Tangerine Vodka, Lime Juice,
muddled Lemons, Limes, Agave & Mint Leaves
Classic Mojito
Rum, Lime Juice,
muddled Limes, Agave & Mint Leaves
Cucumber Vodka Mojito
Square One Organic Cucumber Vodka,
muddled Basil, Cucumbers & Agave
Orchard Breeze
Vodka, Sauvignon Blanc, St. Germain Liquor, Lime Juice & Apple Juice
WHITE WINE HALF BOTTLES
H *Chardonnay, Grgich Hills 2004 $40
Napa Valley, California
H *VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 $28
Central Coast, California
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2007 $36 Napa Valley, California
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC, Crocker Starr 2009 $39 Napa Valley, California
H Chardonnay, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008 $39 Burgundy, France
H Pinot Grigio, Folia IGT 2009 $18 Veneto, Italy
H Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (NV) $45
Reims, France
H Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) $25
Asti, Italy
RED WINE HALF BOTTLES
H *PINOT NOIR, Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 $39
Napa Valley, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2006 $47
Anderson Valley, California
154 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 $49
Napa Valley, California
H *Cabernet Sauvignon St. Supery 2004 $34
Napa Valley, California
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 $74
Napa Valley, California
H ZINFANDEL, Seghesio Old Vine 2007 $36
Sonoma County, California
H ZINFANDEL, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 $30
Santa Cruz, California
H *ZINFANDEL, Grgich Hills 2005 $31
Napa Valley, California
H MERLOT, Merryvale Starmont 2005 $33
Napa Valley, California
138 *MERLOT, Lazio, Falesco Montiano 2001 $45
Lazio, Italy
116 Amarone, Allegrini 2003 $65
Valpolicella, Italy
150 Shiraz, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 $61
McLaren Vale, Australia
Sparkling, France
600 CHAMPAGNE, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Brand Brut NV Half Bottle $45
Reims
1100 Vin Mousseux CHAMPAGNE, Charles de Fere Rose NV $34
20 miles South of Champagne
600 CHAMPAGNE, Heidsieck & Co Monopole NV $67
Epernay
600 CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Millesime 2000 $97
Epernay
600 CHAMPAGNE, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne 1998 $225
Reims
600 CHAMPAGNE, Krug, Brut 1995 $450
Reims
600 CHAMPAGNE, Roederer, Cristal Rose 1995 $975
Reims
Sparkling, United States
1100 Rose (Pinot Meunier), Chateau Frank Celebre NV $44
Finger Lakes, New York
600 Blanc de Noir, Chateau Frank NY Champagne 2002 $47
Finger Lakes, New York
Sparkling, Italy
1000 Moscato, Elio Perrone (NV) Half Bottle $25
Asti, Italy
4 PROSECCO, Zardetto NV Glass $10
Valdobbiadene, Italy
1100 PROSECCO, Bellusi NV $32
Valdobiaddine, Italy
600 PROSECCO, Mionetto Organic NV $37
Valdobiaddine, Italy
1100 Rose “PROSECCO”, Le Colture NV $37
Valdobiaddine, Italy
Sparkling, Spain
4 CAVA, Cristalino Brut NV Glass $8
Spain
*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.
WHITE WINES, Chardonnay
Chardonnay - Chardonnay is a white wine which can range from clean and crisp with a hint of varietal flavor to rich and complex oak-aged wines. Chardonnay typically balances fruit, acidity and texture. This varietal goes well with everything from fish and poultry to cheeses, spicy foods and nut sauces.
H *CHARDONNAY, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $40
Napa Valley, California
H Chardonnay, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008 Half Bottle $39 Burgundy, France
500 CHARDONNAY, Guenoc CRS 2009 $32
Lake County, California
500 CHARDONNAY, Picket Fence Russian River Valley 2006 $36
Sonoma County, California
700 CHARDONNAY, Truchard 2006 $62
Carneros, Napa Valley, California
500 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden Saratoga Cuvee 2006 $44
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
104 CHARDONNAY, Mount Eden 2006 $90
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
800 CHARDONNAY, Paumanok Festival 2009 $36
North Fork, Long Island
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy France
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily, Italy
WHITE WINES, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
H Pinot Grigio, Folia IGT 2009 Half Bottle $18 Veneto, Italy
700 Pinot Grigio, Casal Thaulero 2009 $29
Terre di Chieti IGT, Italy
700 *Pinot Grigio, Brogal Vini 2009 $34
Umbria IGT, Italy
500 Pinot Gris, Franco Illahe 2009 $39
Willamette Valley, Oregon
WHITE WINES, Riesling
Rieslings are white wines known for their floral perfume. Depending on where they're made, they can be crisp and bone-dry, full-bodied and spicy or luscious and sweet. The flavor is often of peaches, apricots, honey, and apples and pairs well with duck, pork, and roast vegetables.
800 * Riesling Semi-Dry, Dr. Frank 2007 $36
Finger Lakes
700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes, New York
*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.
WHITE WINES, Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has been used for centuries in France, and came to California in 1878. In the US it is sometimes called "Fumé Blanc", a name first coined by Robert Mondavi to play up its smoky flavors. The sales of the wine under this new name now exceed sales under the original name. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of sauvignon Blanc.
Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced flavors of a herbal variety, with grassy and apple flavors, plus olive and a soft, smoky flavor. They can be anything from sweet to dry, but are typically very light. Sauvignon Blancs tend to be crisp and acidic, helping the wine cut through heavy food flavors. It pairs well with seafood and chicken. It will stand up to thick sauces and stews. And is great cocktail wine.
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC, Crocker Starr 2009 Half Bottle $39 Napa Valley, California
H *SAUVIGNON BLANC- fume blanc, Grgich Hills 2006 Half Bottle $36 Napa Valley, California
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Santa Alicia Reserve 2009 $29
Maipo Valley, Chile
1100 Sauvignon Blanc/Verdjo blend, Con Class 2009 $32 Rueda, Spain
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Blano Nieva 2008 $35
Rueda, Spain
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Sainte-Marie Vieilles Vignes 2009 $35
Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France
600 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Brancott Conders Forest 2007 $39
Marlborough, New Zealand
WHITE WINES, Viognier
Viognier was a rare type of grape brought to Condrieu, on the northern Rhône, over 2,000 years ago by the Greeks or Romans. It was only planted in California a mere 20 years ago. It is now predominantly found in the Rhône valley and California. Viognier is extremely difficult to grow and therefore is only used by few vineyards. Viognier is becoming a favored white wine, as its depth of character and complexity is greater than the current white favorite, Chardonnay. Viognier is noted for spice, floral, citrus, apricot, apple and peach flavors. It typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit.
H *VIOGNIER, Calera Mt Harlan 2006 Half Bottle $22
Central Coast, California
800 *VIOGNIER, Cline 2008 $32
California
600 *VIOGNIER, Illahe 2009 $45
Willamette Valley, Oregon
WHITE WINES, Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer is a white grape that produces distinctive wines rich in spicy aromas and full flavors, ranging from dry to sweet. Smells and flavors of litchi nuts, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit, and honeysuckle come out of this varietal. It is often a popular choice for Asian cuisines and pork-based sausages.
WBG Gewurztraminer, Robertson Winery 2008 $32
Robertson Valley, S Africa
700 *Gewurztraminer, Resonance 2007 $52
Carlton District, Oregon
WHITE WINES, Italy
800 *TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $32
Abruzzo,
600 Insolia, Casa Ibidini 2009 $34
Sicilia
H Pinot Grigio, Folia IGT 2009 Half Bottle $18 Veneto, Italy
700 Pinot Grigio, Casal Thaulero 2009 $29
Terre di Chieti IGT, Italy
600 *Pinot Grigio, Vignabaldo Brogal Vini 2009 $34
Umbria IGT
500 Gavi, Laghibellina Altius 2006 $29
Gavi DOCG
500 *ROSCHETTO, Falesco Ferantano 2005 $49
Umbria IGT
800 Friulano, Gigante ‘Vigneto Storico’ 2007 $49
Friuli-Venezia DOC
700 Kerner, Niklas 2007 $49
Alto Adige DOC
700 CHARDONNAY, Planeta 2007 $63
Sicily IGT
WHITE WINES, France
H Chardonnay, St-Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee 2008 Half Bottle $39 Burgundy, France
1100 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Chateau Sainte-Marie Vieilles Vignes 2009 $35
Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux
700 CHARDONNAY, Domaine de la Bongran, Quintaine (botrytis) 2002 $59
Vira Clesse, Burgundy
800 Marsanne & Roussanne, L’Archet Cuvee Occitane 2005 $45
Vin de Pays D’Oc
600 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $75 Rhone
WHITE WINES, Spain & Portugal
1000 Vino Verde, Arca Nova 2008 $36
Vino Verde, Portugal
800 Albarino, Dona Rosa 2007 $29
Rias Baixas
1000 Grenache Blanc, Menguante 2008 $36
Carinena, Spain
1100 Verdjo/Sauvignon Blanc, Con Class 2009 $32 Rueda, Spain
500 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Blanco Nieva 2008 $35
Rueda, Spain
WHITE WINES, New York State
1100 *Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Sauvignon Blanc White Blend
Bouke 2008 $39
North Fork Long Island
800 *Semi-Dry Riesling, Dr. Frank 2007 $36
Finger Lakes
700 Riesling Dry, Hermann J. Wiemer 2006 $39
Finger Lakes
700 *AWOSTING WHITE, Whitecliff Vineyard NV $32 Hudson River Region
1000 *Estate White Tail (Sparkling), Basha Kill Vineyards 2009 $35 Hudson River Region
Valvin Muscat is a hybrid grape variety for use in white wine production. It was developed by grape breeder Bruce Reisch at the Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station and released on July 7, 2006. Valvin muscat is the result of a cross between Muscat Ottonel (vitis vinifera) and hybrid Muscat du Moulin (Couderc 299-35). It has distinct muscat grape characteristics. If you like dry Gewürztraminer, Muscat or Torrontes then you will love Valvin Muscat.
800 *Valvin Muscat, Hunt Country 2008 $34
Finger Lakes, New York
ROSE WINES
1100 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, *Bouke, 2008 $39
Long Island, New York
*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.
WHITE WINES, Sake
Sake is, at its simplest, a concoction of rice, water, and mold. Because of this, the type of rice used, the purity of the water, and other basic quality standards make a huge difference in the type of sake created. The rice is often polished down, removing the surface imperfections. This polishing also removes fatty acids - some companies claim the more fatty acids removed, the less of a hangover the drinker gets.
WBG JUNMAI, SAKE, Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling 250ml $10
Japan
WBG NIGORI Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
Junmai, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
NIGORI GENSHU, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
Tokubetsu Honjozo, Murai Family 300ml $21
Japan
900 NIGORI Snow Beauty 300ml $19
Japan
900 NIGORI Murai Family, Genshu 720ml $43
Japan
900 JUNMAI Hakushika, Fresh & Light 300ml $19
Japan
WBG JUNMAI GINJO Momokawa Organic 750ml $37
Oregon
900 JUNMAI GINJO Murai Family, Tanrei 720ml $45
Japan
900 JUNMAI DAIGINJO Hakushika 300ml $37
Japan
RED WINES, France Bordeaux
The region of Bordeaux, France is the largest region of quality wine growing in the world. Bordeaux is made up of five main districts - Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes. While Medoc and the entire region are best known for their reds ("Clarets"), white wines also have their place. Graves creates dry whites, and Sauternes is known for its sweet whites.
When people just say "Bordeaux wine", they typically mean the classic red blend. The red Bordeaux are created with Cabernet Sauvignon often blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The color tends to be a garnet/ruby shade. The flavor is typically intense varying between powerful to light and racy, with blackberry, black currant, oak derived vanilla, and other notes.
73 HAUT-MEDOC, Chateau d’Arcins 2005 $49
130 LISTRAC-MEDOC, Chateau Clarke 2003 $59
72 PAUILLAC, Les Tourelles de Longueville 2004 $65
74 ST-EMILION, Chateau Petit-Figeac 2004 $75
RED WINES, France Burgundy
Burgundy is known as Bourgogne in France, and has a long history in winemaking. Each sub-region of Burgundy is so different from each other that it is hard to address the region as a whole, and to make any sweeping generalities. The flinty, classic Chablis flavor is made solely with Chardonnay grapes, while the freshness of Beaujolais Nouveau comes from the fruity Gamay. From the Cote D’Or (golden slope) comes the worlds most famous and expensive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.
201 POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005 $90
152 Savigny Les Beaune, Bruno Clair Premier Cru 2002 $108
200 Gevrey Chambertin, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers 2005 $150
110 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2004 $210
121 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2005 $295
RED WINES, France Loire Valley
333 CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007 $39
Bourgeil, Loire Valley
33 CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice La Piece 2008 $34
Samur, Loire Valley
334 CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice Vieilles Vignes 2008 $39
Samur Champigny, Loire Valley
RED WINES, France Languedoc
WBG PINOT NOIR, Three Winds 2009 $34
Languedoc, France
RED WINES, France Rhone, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers
The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions, the Northern Rhône and the Southern Rhône. The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from Viognier grapes. The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white and rosé wines, often blends of several grapes such as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The most popular blend of grapes are Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre & Cinsault
335 Domaine Des Anges 2007 $35
Ventoux, Rhone
330 Domaine De La Brillane 2007 $35
Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone
WBG Domaine de Montfaucon Les Gardettes 2007 $34
Vin de Pays du Gard
Châteauneuf du Pape: The Châteauneuf du Pape is the most famous Côtes du Rhône wine. The "Coteaux" (slope) of Châteauneuf du Pape is lie between the towns of Orange and Avignon , in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Provence. The Popes used to have their summer residence in Châteauneuf du Pape. The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache and up to 11 other varietals. Mostly red wines, they tend to be powerful and richly colored.
Chateauneuef-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2004 $155
Chateauneuef-du-Pape, Chateau De Beaucastel 2005 $165
RED WINES, Rhone Style & Rhone Rangers
The Rhone Rangers are a group of winemakers who promote the use of grape varieties from the Rhône Valley in the south of France. They are mostly based in the Central Coast of California and are now organized into a not-for-profit organization for the promotion of wines containing at least 75% of the 22 Rhône grape varieties.
3 SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2001 $67
California
115 *SYRAH, GRENACHE & MOURVEDRE
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 1993 $97
California
302 RHONE GRAPES & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
*Marcus & Jamie are very passionate about wine. They spend countless hours researching wines for this list. All the wines on this list with an * denote that Marcus & Jamie have either been to the vineyard or personally meet one of the vineyard principals.
RED WINES, Italy Tuscany
Chianti comes from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. Only wines from this region can properly be called Chianti, although some other areas are using the name on their labels. Chianti was first identified as a wine in the 13th century. Its primary red grapes are Sangiovese and Canaiolo.
317 CHIANTI Colli Senesi DOCG, Vitanza 2006 $39
2 CHIANTI Classico DOCG Villa di Geggiano Riserva 2004 $65
56 CHIANTI Classico DOCG, Villa Caffagio 1997 1.5 Liter $99
Brunello is a wine that is made with the Brunello clone of the sangiovese grape, a classic grape of Italy. Brunello wines are aged in oak and often need to age for a while to soften those tannins. There are three types of Brunello wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino & Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
124 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Belpoggio 2001 $89
Montalcino, Italy
137 *BRUNELLO DOCG, Caparzo 2003 $96
Montalcino, Italy
136 *BRUNELLO DOCG, La Magia Reserva 1999 $109
Montalcino, Italy
113 BRUNELLO DOCG, Castello Banfi Summus 2003 $139
Montalcino, Italy
Super Tuscans
The term "Super Tuscan" describes any Tuscan red wine that does not adhere to traditional blending laws for the region. For example, Chianti Classico wines are made from a blend of grapes with Sangiovese as the dominant varietal in the blend. Super Tuscans often use other grapes, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, making them ineligible for DOC(G) classification under the traditional rules.
In the 1970s Piero Antinori, whose family had been making wine for more than 600 years, decided to make a richer wine by eliminating the white grapes from the Chianti blend, and instead adding Bordeaux varietals (namely, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). He was inspired by a little-known (at the time) Cabernet Sauvignon made by relatives called Sassicaia, which openly flouted the rules set down for traditional wines in Tuscany. The result was the first Super Tuscan, which he named Tignanello, after the vineyard where the grapes were grown. Other winemakers started experimenting with Super Tuscan blends of their own shortly thereafter.
Because these wines did not conform to strict DOC(G) classifications, they were initially labeled as vino da tavola, meaning "table wine," a term ordinarily reserved for lower quality wines. The creation of the Indicazione Geografica Tipica IGT a category (technically indicating a level of quality between vino da tavola and DOC(G) helped bring Super Tuscans "back into the fold" from a regulatory standpoint.
144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225
165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250
141 Tuscany IGT, Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve 2004 $125
100% Sangiovese di Lamole (a naturally low yielding clone of Sangiovese) from 70 year-old vines grown at 1,350 feet above sea level with west-southwest exposure. The juice is macerated with the skins for approximately 12 days. Daily manual punch-downs ensure greater concentration of flavor and tannins. The wine is aged in Allier, Vosges, Nevers and American oak barriques for 12 months, and refined in bottle for six months.
RED WINES, Italy Piedmont
Barolo is a section of Piedmont, Italy, southwest of Alba. While wine in Italy is timeless, Barolo came about in the 1800s when the Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Falletti started making wine out of Nebbiolo grapes. Nowadays, there are 3,000 acres of Nebbiolo producers in the towns of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, and Serralunga d'Alba.
106 BAROLO DOCG, Fratelli Alessandria 2006 $77
217 Barolo DOCG, Mauro Veglio 2004 $89
142 BAROLO DOCG, Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 1999 $210
106 BAROLO DOCG, Vietti Ravera 2000 Magnum $550
RED WINES, Italy Abruzzo
Montepulciano is the name of a red grape that is planted in central Italy.
325 *Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2008 $35
82 *Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC, Valle Reale San Calisto 2005 $57
RED WINES, Italy Veneto
Amarone della Valpolicella, or Amarone for short, is created in the Venetian region of Italy. Originally there was only one legal region, or DOC, for the Valpolicella name. These wines are made with the Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Two sub-groups emerged, though - recioto, which is a sweet dessert wine, and Amarone, which is a dry red wine with great body.
Both recioto and Amarone are made with grapes that have been dried on racks, bringing out their flavors. In 1991 these two were granted their own DOCs. The land area encompassed by these three DOCs is the same, but the types of wine are quite different.
116 DELLA VALPOLICELLO DOC, Allegrini Amarone 2000 Half Bottle $65
Valpolicella, Italy
RED WINES, Italy Apulia
17 Negroamaro Salento IGT, Tormaresca Masseria Maime 2003 $47
Salento, Italy
RED WINES, Spain
Tempranillo is a variety of black grape widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. It is the main grape used in Rioja, and is often referred to as Spain's "noble grape". Its name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes.
Tempranillo wines can be consumed young, but the most expensive ones are aged for several years in oak barrels. The wines are ruby red in color, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb.
14 Tempranillo, Antano 2008 $29
Carinen
21 Tempranillo, Manon 2007 $32
Castilla
25 Tempranillo, Vina Arnaiz 2008 $32
Ribera del Duero
22 Tempranillo, Menguante 2008 $37
Carinena
19 Tempranillo, Regalia de Ollauri 2008 $65
Rioja (World’s only geothermal wine)
114 Tempranillo, Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva 2001 $77
Rioja
Priorat is a county in Catalonia, Spain. "Priorat històric," produces the famous and prestigious wine of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat. Wines from elsewhere in the county are denominated as Montsant.
GENACHE, CARIGNAN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH & MERLOT
171 PRIORAT, Rotllan Torra, Tirant 2003 $180
Priorat
120 PRIORAT, Mas Doix, Costers de Vinyes Velles 2005 $180
Priorat
The Jumilla wine region is situated in the province of Murica and Albacete and covers an area of 30,000 hectares. The Jumilla wine region consists of 44 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 26 million liter of wine annually.
301 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2004 $77 Jumilla
322 PETIT VERDOT-MONASTRELL, Pico Madama 2005 $87 Jumilla
GRENACHE
13 Grenache/Tempranillo, Don Ramon 2007 $29
Campo de Borja
BOBAL
20 Bobal, Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2005 $77
Finca Terrerazo
Mencia
31 Mencia, Abad Dom Bueno 2007 $37
Bierzo
RED WINES, Pinot Noir
It was only recently, in the early 1990s, that Pinot Noir began to be grown in quantity in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Pinot Noir grows best in cool climates. It is known as an extremely difficult grape to grow and to make into wine.
A Pinot Noir's color can be any of a range of colors - from cherry red to purple-red and even brown as the wine ages. Typical flavors include earth, leather, vanilla (from the oak), and jam ... the fruity flavors of the jam often taste like raspberry, strawberry, and plum.
Pinot is the great alternative red because it is both light in body and full flavored. Pinot Noir can go well with almost anything, salmon, pasta, beef & game. While some pinot noirs are meant to be drunk immediately, a fine Pinot Noir can easily age for 10 years or more.
H *PINOT NOIR Calera Mt. Harlan Cuvee 2006 Half Bottle $39
Napa Valley, California
H *PINOT NOIR, Goldeneye 2005 Half Bottle $47
Anderson Valley, California
WBG PINOT NOIR, Three Winds 2009 $34
Languedoc, France
16 PINOT NOIR, Dr. Frank 2007 $42
Finger Lakes, New York
305 PINOT NOIR, Culpeo 2007 $39
Curico Valley, Chile
4 PINOT NOIR, Belle Pente 2007 $63
Dundee Hills, Oregon
320 PINOT NOIR, Row Eleven 2005 $63
Santa Maria Valley, California
332 *PINOT NOIR, Illahe 2008 $65
Willamette Valley, Oregon
324 PINOT NOIR, Kynsi Stone Corral Vineyard 2003 $52
Edna Valley, California
201 POMMARD, Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005 $90
152 Savigny Les Beaune, Bruno Clair Premier Cru 2002 $108
200 Gevrey Chambertin, Dupont Tisserandot Les Cazetiers 2005 $150
110 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2004 $210
121 Mazis-Chambertin, Maison Champy 2005 $295
RED WINES, Malbec
Malbec is a red grape that is popular in Argentina and Chile. While it was once grown in Bordeaux, it use has declined in recent times. This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. In Argentina it is almost the most-planted red grape, and is the third most planted in Chile.
Malbec goes well with pizza, pasta, roast and grilled meats such as chicken, beef or turkey. Malbec can be aged for up to 5 years typically
27 MALBEC, Domaine Jean Bousquet 2008 $35
Tupungato Valley , Mendoza, Argentina
RED WINES, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire.
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets.
76 CABERNET FRANC, Dr. Konstantin Frank 2008 $37
Finger Lakes, New York State
333 CABERNET FRANC, Domaine des Vallettes 2007 $39
Bourgeil, Loire Valley
33 CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice La Piece 2008 $34
Samur, Loire Valley
334 CABERNET FRANC, Les Clos Maurice Vieilles Vignes 2008 $39
Samur Champigny, Loire Valley
RED WINES, Merlot
Merlot is the name of a red grape which traces its ancestry to the biturica variety. This was brought to France in the first century. The "Merlot" grape was not named as a distinct variety until the 1800s. It is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal.
Not quite as harsh as other reds, merlot has less tannin than a Cabernet and can therefore be drunk earlier. It is mellow but still complex, a bit chewy. Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, and orange. It is a perfect match for beef and other medium-heavy dishes. Try some with a rich, red pasta dish, or even a heavy chicken dish. Merlot is also an excellent compliment to chocolate.
H MERLOT, Merryvale Starmont 2005 Half Bottle $33
Napa Valley, California
138 *MERLOT, Falesco, Montiano 2001 Half Bottle $45
Lazio, Italy
15 *merlot, Leese-Fitch 2008 $36
California, State
303 *merlot, Badger Mountain 2008 $32
Columbia Valley, Washington State
29 MERLOT, Havens 2005 $52
Napa Valley, California
11 Merlot with Petite Verdot & Cabernet Franc
Paumanok Festival Red 2008 $39
North Fork, Long Island
RED WINES, Shiraz/Syrah & Mourvedre
Shiraz and Syrah are both names for the same red wine grape. This grape is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, a different red wine grape grown mostly in California.
The Shiraz / Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and many countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. Shiraz is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia. Now that Shiraz has become well known and popular, some wineries in the US who are making an "Australian style wine" with this grape are calling their wines Shiraz as well.
Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods.
150 SHIRAZ, d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm 2004 Half Bottle $61
McLauren Vale, Australia
327 Syrah, La Fond 2005 $36
Santa Rita Hills, California
5 *Syrah, Turnbull, Oakville Estate 2003 $59
Napa Valley, California
155 Syrah, A Donkey and Goat, Vidmar Vineyard 2004 $63
Yorkville Highlands, California
161 Syrah, Jade Mountain, Paras Vineyard 1999 $68
Mt. Veeder, California
123 Syrah, Foxen, Williamson-Dore Vineyard 2004 $72
Santa Inez Valley, California
216 SHIRAZ, Hently Farm, The Beauty 2005 $137
Barossa, Australia
101 *Syrah, Pax, Adler’s Spring 2004 $197
Mendocino, California
103 SHIRAZ, Clos Otto 2005 $197
Barossa Valley, Australia
105 SHIRAZ, Torbreck, Runrig 2005 $295
Barossa Valley
78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile
RED WINES, Mourvedre
Mourvèdre, Mataró, or Monastrell is variety of wine grape used to make both strong, dark red wines and rosés. It is an international variety grown in many regions around the world.
77 *Mourvedre, Cereghino Smith Tarragona 2009 $39
Grapes from Amador Co California, Vinified in the Hudson Valley
10 *Mourvedre, Cline Ancient Vine 2007 $39
Contra Costa County, California
RED WINES, Zinfandel
Red Zinfandel is an "American Classic" wine. It was even originally thought to be made of native Californian grapes. Research has now shown that the zinfandel grape originated in Italy, but this wine is now primarily grown in California. Zinfandel grows its best in cool, coastal locations.
The color of a zinfandel wine is deep red, bordering on black. Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor - berries or dark cherries are often the taste range.
H Zinfandel, Ridge Lytton Springs 2006 Half Bottle $30
Santa Cruz, California
H *Zinfandel, Ggrich Hills 2005 Half Bottle $31
Napa Valley, California
H Zinfandel, Seghesio Old Vine 2005 Half Bottle $36
Sonoma County, California
6 Zinfandel, Steelhead Dry Creek Valley 2006 $39
Sonoma, California
331 ZInfandeL, Peachy Caynon Westside 2008 $39
Paso Roble, California
308 ZInfandeL, Frey 2008 $37
Redwood Valley, California
12 *Zinfandel, Cline Live Oak 2007 $63
Contra Costa County, California
8 *Zinfandel, Cline Live Oak 2008 $57
Contra Costa County, California
75 *Zinfandel, Coturri Chauvet Vineyards 2005 $65
Sonoma Valley, California
212 *Zinfandel, Chateau Potelle, VGS 2004 $68
Mt. Veeder, Napa, California
316 *Zinfandel, Davis Family 2006 $75
Russian River Valley, California
RED WINES, Petite Sirah
The Petite Sirah grape creates a rich red wine. The Petite Sirah grape is separate from the Sirah / Shiraz grape even though the names are similar. The Petite Sirah grape is descended from the Duriff Rhone grape of France. Petite Sirah is predominantly planted in California, where it does well. Petites are anything but petite - they tend to be big, strong, muscular, and, well, purple.
Typical flavors include plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper. The wine tends to go well with stronger meats - game, beef, lamb, and spicy sauces. Petite Sirah can be drunk fresh from the bottle or aged for a more mellow flavor - its high tannin content makes long aging worthwhile.
79 *PETITE SIRAH, Cereghino-Smith 2008 $47
Lodi, California grapes, vinified in the Hudson Valley
WBG Petite Sirah, Guenoc Lake County 2008 $39
Lake County, California
RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the name of both the grape and the wine it produces. Cabernet is known as one of the world's finest red wines, with its depth of complexity and richness of flavor. Other names for this grape and wine are Petit Cabernet, Petit Vidure and Vidure, and in Italy, Uva Francese.
Cabernet is grown all over the world - South America; Australia; Lebanon; Long Island, NY; Northern California; and of course France. The grape is very durable and adapts to various climates well. The two areas of Bordeaux, France that use this grape - Médoc and Graves - have only grown it since the 18th century.
California State
NAPA VALLEY
H *CAbernet Sauvignon, St. Supery 2004 Half Bottle $34
154 *Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills 2004 Half Bottle $49
211 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004 Half Bottle $74
23 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Three Ranches Rock & Vine (Napa & Lake Co)2007 $36
176 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Raymond Sommelier Selection 2007 $39
194 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District 2003 $65
218 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Grgich Hills 2005 $97
180 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Forman 2005 $137
111 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Pine Ridge Oakville 2002 $140
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Worthy 2003 1.5 Liter $150
176 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Axios 2001 $195
54 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stone Hedge 1997 5 Liter $450
North Coast
55 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Bonterra 1997 3 Liter $140
SANTA CRUZ
26 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Mount Eden Vineyards, Saratoga Cuvee
2004 $59
Washington state
9 CAbernet Sauvignon, Syzygy 2006 $65
Columbia Valley, Washington State
New York STATE
24 *CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX GRAPES 2007 $39
Bouke
North Fork Long Island
BEYOUND UNITED STATES
81 Cabernet Sauvignon, Quinta de Pancas 2005 $32
Estremadura, Portugal
302 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & RHONE GRAPES
Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
RED WINES, Cabernet Sauvignon Blends
24 *CABERNET & BORDEAUX GRAPES, Bouke 2007 $39
North Fork Long Island
302 CABERNET & RHONE GRAPES, Boekenhoutkloof, The Chocolate Block 2004 $97
Western Cape, South Africa
122 CARMENERE, CABERNET & SYRAH Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2003 $73
Maipo Valley, Chile
78 SYRAH & CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza Duran 2004 $40
Maipo Valley, Chile
144 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2003 $225
165 Tuscany IGT, Sette Ponti, Oreno 2004 $250
DESSERT WINE & CORDIALS
Port & Sherry
Sherry, Cream Pedro Romero 6 glass
Ruby Port, Portal 8 glass
Tawny Port Portal 8 glass
20 yr Tawny, Royal Port 14 glass
1975 Colheita, Royal Port 14 glass
Tawny Port, Graham’s 20 year 45 375 ml bottle
W Grahams Six-Grape 65 750 ml bottle
W LBV Royal Port 1998 65 750 ml bottle
W Port, Smith Woodhouse LBV 1992 55 750 ml bottle
Dessert Wine
183 Eiswein, Rudolf Muller 07 37 375 ml bottle
204 Ice Wine, Hunt Country 42 375 ml bottle
223 Late Harvest Riesling, Claar Cellars 07 9/glass 35/750ml bottle
222 Late Harvest Sav Blanc/Viognier, L F Edwards Chile 08 22 375 ml bottle
190 Monastrell, Alceno Dulce 01 49 375 ml bottle
192 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise J. Vidal Fluery Ampuis 04 49 375 ml bottle
224 Muscat de Rivesaltes, Domaine du Vieux Chene 05 8/glass 29/750ml bottle
Moscatel, Ochoa 06 8 glass
Moscatel, JP Vinhos 8 glass
172 Dolce Far Niente 03 127 375ml
220 Sauternes, Bastor-La Montagne 03 39 375 ml bottle
181 Sauternes, Chateau Piada 01 80 750 ml bottle
221 Kia-Ora Nobel Late Harvest, Kanu 05 (Chenin Blanc) 35 375 ml bottle
191 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1985 150 750 ml bottle
173 Coteaux du Layon, Moulin Touchais (Chenin Blanc) 1971 197 750 ml bottle
Flights of wine and spirits
Liquid Gold 11
Ochoa Moscatel, Muscat de Rivesaltes & Clair Cellars Late Harvest Riesling
Warwick Valley Cordial Flight 11, choose three
Black Currant, Bourbon Barrel Apple, Bartlett Pear or Sour Cherry
Port Flight 14
Portal Vintage Ruby, Tawny & 1975 Colheita, Royal Port
Grand Marnier 9
Grand Marnier, Cinquantenaire 150 30
St. Germain (Elder flower) 9
Cointreau 8
Galliano 8
Knickers Irish Whiskey 7
Macadamia Nut Liqueur 8
Tia Maria 7
Tuaca 7
St George Aqua Framboise 9
Luxardo Amaretto 8
Drambuie 8
Blueberry Castelli 9
Wild Strawberry Fragolino 9
Belle de Brillet, Pear Cognac 9
Poli Moscato Grappa 10
Nardini Almond Grapa 10
Luxardo Sambuca 7
Kalani Coconut Liquer 7
Caprinatura Lemoncello 7
Single Malt SCOTCH WHISKY
Islay is an island off the west coast. Traditional Islay malt whiskies are intensely smoky and pungent in character with a distinctive iodine or medicinal tang that is said to come from sea salt permeating the local peat that is used to dry the barley malt.
BruichLaddich 3D3 The Norrie Cambell Tribute 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old “Torrey Pines” Chateau Latour Cask 16
BruichLaddich 15 Year Old Sauterne Cask 16
Bruichladdich Rocks 9
BruichLaddich Waves 9
Bruichladdich Organic 11
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 18
Lagavulin 16 Year Old 12
The Highlands consist of the portion of Scotland north of a line from Dundee on the North Sea coast in the east to Greenock on the Irish Sea in the west, including all of the islands off the mainland except for Islay. Highland malt whiskies cover a broad spectrum of styles. They are generally aromatic, smooth and medium bodied, with palates that range from lushly complex to floral delicacy. The subregions of the Highlands include Speyside; the North, East and West Highlands; the Orkney Isles; and the Western Islands (Arran, Jura, Mull, and Skye)
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old 10
Glenmorange 10 Year Old 10
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old 9
Glengoyne 10 Year Old 9
The Macallan 12 Year Old 10
The Macallan 18 Year Old 24
The Speyside 12 Year Old 10
West Highland
Oban 14 Year Old 12
Speyside
The Benriach 12 Year Old 9
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old 14
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 16
The Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder’s Reserve 9
The Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood 11
The Balvenie 15 Year Old 13
SCOTCH WHISKY
Independent Merchant Bottlings
Before the present-day revival in popularity of single malt Scotch whiskies, a number of the 100 or so malt whisky distilleries did not bother to bottle their own product. Almost all of their production would be sold to blenders, directly or through brokers. The one exception to this rule was the relative handful of casks from each season_s production that would be sold to independent retail merchants or bottlers who would mature the whisky on their own, then at an age of their own choosing, bottle and sell them to the public. This commercial tradition was more prevalent before the rise of supermarket and discount liquor chains, but a handful of independent bottlers remain in Scotland. The best known of these are Cadenhead, Gordon & McPhail, and The Malt Whiskey Society. These merchant bottlings can offer interesting variations on official distillery bottlings.
Longmorn-Glenlivet 1968 Cask Strength 35 Year Old 30 Highland
BruichLaddich 1990 Cask Strength 14 Year Old 18 Islay
Glenlivet 1985 20 Years Old Matured in Hogshead, bottle number 33 of 221 24 Speyside
BLENDED MALT SCOTCH
Black Bottle 10 Year Old A blend of all 11 distilleries in Islay consisting of single malts. 9 Islay
Islay Mist 17 Year Old contains majority Laphroiag 18 Islay
King’s Crest 25 Year Old Blend of 25 year Glenlivet & 27 year North of Scotland 35
Johnnie Walker Red 7
Johnnie Walker Black 12 Year Old 9
Johnnie Walker Green 15 Year Old 15
Johnnie Walker Blue “Rarest Blend” 35
BOURBON
Bourbon Whiskey must contain a minimum of 51% corn, be produced in the United States, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels, although in practice virtually all straight whiskies are aged at least four years. Any Bourbon, or any other domestic or imported whiskey, for that matter, that has been aged less than four years must contain an age statement on the label. Small Batch Bourbons are bourbons that bottled from a small group of specially selected barrels that are blended together. It should be noted though that each distiller has their own interpretation of what constitutes a "small batch." Single Barrel Bourbon is Bourbon from one specifically chosen cask.
The Taste: Flavor descriptors such as toffee, pralines, vanilla, and dried fruit to describe the initial rush of flavors in a good, well-aged Bourbon. The charred oak barrels give Bourbon a distinctive spicy oak firmness that is unique to American whiskeys.
Johnny Drum 7
Hirsch 9
Evan Williams, Single Barrel 1995 7
Noah’s Mill 12
Rowan’s Creek 12
Old Pogue, Master’s Select 9
Willet Single Barrel 9
Buffalo Trace 9
Prichard’s Double Barreled 14
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 12
Hudson Baby Bourbon 12
American RYE WHISKEY
Rye Whiskey must contain a minimum of 51% rye grain, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels. A small amount of straight Rye whiskey is bottled and marketed, but most of the industry production is blended into other whiskies to give them additional character and structure. Canadians frequently refer to their whisky as "Rye," though it is in fact made primarily from corn or wheat.
The Taste: While the best Bourbon is known for a creamy, caramel-like palate, the best Rye whiskey makes its presence known with a spicy, grainy, hard-edged firmness that is distinctive and unique. Usually very dry, with notes of walnut, toasted grain, and black pepper, straight rye has a bold assertive character that has earned it a small but dedicated following among discerning whiskey fans.
Old Overholt 8
Hudson Manhattan Rye 12
Redemption Rye 9
American Whiskey
Blended American Whiskey is required to contain at least 20% straight whiskey; with the balance being unaged neutral spirit or, in a few cases, high-proof light whiskey. It has a general whiskey flavor profile (most closely resembling Bourbon), but lacks any defining taste characteristic.
SINGLE MALT AMERICAN WHISKEY
St. George Lot 3 11 Alameda CA
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey 9 Colorado
Hudson New York Single Malt 12 New York
BLENDED AMERICAN MALT WHISKEY
Hudson New York Corn Whiskey 8
Hudson New York Whiskey 12
Canadian Whisky
Canadian whiskies, as with their American cousins, originated on the farm. These early whiskies were made primarily from rye. In time most Canadian distillers turned to corn, wheat, and other grains, but Canadians continue to refer to their whisky as "Rye" even though the mash bill for most Canadian Whisky is now predominantly a mix of corn, wheat, and barley, with only a modest perportion of rye for flavor, which results in a lighter-bodied spirit.
Pendelton 10 Year Old Hood Distillers 9
RUM
Rum, and its fraternal twin, cane spirit, are made by distilling fermented sugar and water. This sugar comes from the sugar cane and is fermented from cane juice, concentrated cane juice, or molasses. Molasses is the sweet, sticky residue that remains after sugar cane juice is boiled and the crystallized sugar is extracted.
Most Rum is made from molasses. Molasses is over 50% sugar, but it also contains significant amounts of minerals and other trace elements, which can contribute to the final flavor. Rums made from cane juice, primarily on Haiti and Martinique, have a naturally smooth palate.
Classifications of Rum
White Rums are generally light-bodied (although there are a few heavy-bodied White Rums in the French islands). They are usually clear and have a very subtle flavor profile. If they are aged in oak casks to create a smooth palate they are then usually filtered to remove any color. White Rums are primarily used as mixers and blend particularly well with fruit flavors.
Golden Rums, also known as Amber Rums, are generally medium-bodied. Most have spent several years aging in oak casks, which give them smooth, mellow palates.
Dark Rums are traditionally full-bodied, rich, caramel-dominated Rums. The best are produced mostly from pot stills and frequently aged in oak casks for extended periods. The richest of these Rums are consumed straight up.
Spiced Rums can be white, golden, or dark Rums. They are infused with spices or fruit flavors. Rum punches (such as planter_s punch) are blends of Rum and fruit juices that are very popular in the Caribbean.
Rogue White 8 Oregon
Rogue Dark 8 Oregon
Rogue Hazelnut 8 Oregon
Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy 8
Barbados produces light, sweetish Rums from both pot and column stills. Rum distillation began here and the Mount Gay Distillery, dating from 1663, is probably the oldest operating Rum producer in the world.
Doorly’s 8 Barbados
Plantation, Grande Reserve 8 Barbados
Martinique is a French island with the largest number of distilleries in the Eastern Caribbean. Both pot and column stills are used. These Rums are frequently aged in used French brandy casks for a minimum of three years. Rhum vieux (aged Rum) is frequently compared to high-quality French brandies.
Saint James 8 Martinque
Clement VSOP 8 Martinque
Homere Clement 18 Martinque
Brazil produces vast quantities of mostly light Rums from column stills with unaged cane spirit called Cachaça (ca·sha·sa) the best-known example.
Pitu Silver 8 Brazil
Velho Barreiro Barrel Aged 10 Brazil
COGNAC
Cognac named after the town of Cognac in France, is the most famous variety of brandy, produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime.
According to French Law, in order to bear the name, Cognac must meet strict legal requirements, ensuring that the 300-year old production process remains unchanged. It must be made from at least 90% Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche or Colombard grapes, although of these, Ugni Blanc, known locally as Saint-Emilion, is the variety most used today by some way. It must be distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tronçais.
Deau VS 8
Kelt Tour du Monde VSOP 12
Kelt Tour du Monde XO 24
Bowen XO 18
Germain-Robin, based in Ukiah, California, is one of the highest rated alembic brandy makers in the world. The distillery was founded in 1982 by Ansley J. Coale, a local rancher, and Hubert Germain-Robin, a native of Cognac, France. Coale, a former Princeton professor of ancient history, had bought 2,000 acres (809 ha) of farmland outside of Ukiah, named Eagle Ridge Ranch, in 1973. By chance, one day in 1981 he picked up Germain-Robin, who was hitchhiking throughout California in search of a location to make brandy. Germain-Robin came from a family that had been making cognac under the name Jules Robin & Company, but had recently sold the business to Martell, prompting Germain-Robin to leave. Ronald Reagan was an aficionado of Germain-Robin brandies and reserved a number of barrels for the White House, which he served as a matter of national pride to visiting dignitaries such as Michael Gorbachev and François Mitterrand
Germain Robin XO Barrel Select, Alambic Brandy 16
Germain Robin Shareholders, Alambic Brandy 20
ARMAGNAC
Armagnac is a distinctive kind of brandy or eau de vie produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France. It is distilled from wine usually made from a blend of grapes including Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Baco 22A, using column stills rather than the pot stills used in the production of Cognac. The resulting spirit is then aged in oak barrels before release. Production is overseen by INAO and the Bureau National Interprofessionel de l'Armagnac
Armagnac was one of the first areas in France to begin distilling spirits, but the brandies produced have a lower profile than those from Cognac and the overall volume of production is far smaller. In addition they are for the most part made and sold by small producers, whereas in Cognac production is dominated by big-name brands
Armagnac, Cles des Ducs VSOP 10
St. Aubin, Kelt Tour du Monde 12
De Montal VSOP 12
Marie Duffau, Hors d’Age 10
ABSINTHE
Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic (45%-90% ABV), anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, also called "wormwood." Absinthe is typically of a natural green color but is also produced in both clear and artificially colored styles. It is often called "the Green Fairy."
Although it is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, absinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor. Absinthe is unusual among spirits in that it is bottled at a high proof but is normally diluted with water when it is drunk.
Absinthe originated in Switzerland. However, it is better known for its popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Due in part to its association with bohemian culture, absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Aleister Crowley were all notorious "bad men" of that day who were (or were thought to be) devotees of the Green Fairy.
Absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug. The chemical thujone, present in small quantities, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915 absinthe had been banned in the United States and in most European countries except the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although absinthe was vilified, no evidence has shown it to be any more dangerous than ordinary liquor. Its psychoactive properties, apart from those of ethanol, have been much exaggerated.
A revival of absinthe began in the 1990s, when countries in the European Union began to reauthorize its manufacture and sale. As of February 2008, nearly 200 brands of absinthe were being produced in a dozen countries, most notably France, Switzerland, Spain, and the Czech Republic.
St. George Spirits 12 California
Vodka
Aroma Thyme Bistro has made a patriotic choice to on our vodka menu. We personally feel that craft American vodka is some of the best in the world. And since vodka can come from anywhere, unlike Cognac & Scotch etc…, we know you will be surprised with our American selections.
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Vodka Miles from Aroma Thyme
Core(estate apples) 70 miles
L.I.V. Long Island Vodka (estate potato) 162 miles
Boyd & Blair Potato 305 miles
Crop Organic Tomato 1,021 miles
Prairie Organic Corn 1,088 miles
360 Eco Luxury Vodka 1,262 miles
Tito’s Handmade 1,794 miles
Charbay Pomegranate 2,714 miles
Charbay Meyer Lemon 2,714 miles
Charbay Blood Orange 2,714 miles
Charbay Green Tea 2,714 miles
Square One 2,908 miles
Square One Cucumber 2,908 miles
Hanger One Spiced Pear 2,918 miles
Hanger One Madarin Orange 2,918 miles
Hanger One Kafir Lime 2,918 miles
Hanger One Budha’s Hand Citron 2,918 miles
Gin
Gin and its Lowlands cousin Genever (Jenever in Belgium) are white spirits that are flavored with juniper berries and so-called botanicals (a varied assortment of herbs and spices). The spirit base of Gin is primarily grain (usually wheat or rye), which results in a light-bodied spirit.
London Dry Gin is the dominant English style of Gin. As a style it lends itself particularly well to mixing. London Dry Gin is the dominant Gin style in the United Kingdom, former British colonies, the United States, and Spain.
Plymouth Gin is relatively full-bodied (when compared to London Dry Gin). It is clear, slightly fruity, and very aromatic. Originally the local Gin style of the English Channel port of Plymouth, modern Plymouth Gin is nowadays made only by one distillery in Plymouth, Coates & Co., which also controls the right to the term Plymouth Gin.
Genever is made primarily from "malt wine" (a mixture of malted barley, wheat, corn, and rye), which produces a fuller-bodied spirit similar to raw malt whisky. A small number of genevers in Holland and Belgium are distilled directly from fermented juniper berries, producing a particularly intensely flavored spirit.
Dry
Anchor Distilling Junipero Dry American Made in California
Rogue Spruce American Made in Oregon
Tanqueray Dry Gin
Brokers London Dry
Bombay London Dry
Bombay Sapphire Dry
Genever
Anchor Distilling Genevieve American Made in California
Extra Botanical Influenced Gins
Tangeray Rangpur
Hendrick’s
Pilsners & Lagers
Non-Alcoholic
(1) Thomas Brau Non-Alcoholic 12 oz. 5 Germany
PILSNERS
While the definition of "pilsner" is open to much debate in the beer community, it generally refers to pale, hoppy lagers, ranging from 28IBUs and up. Pilsners that do not meet the specific characteristics of a German or Bohemian pils will be given this generic classification.
(5) Victory Prima Pils 12 oz. 5 Pennsylvania
Imperial PILSNERS
Most commonly found in Poland, but also in other European countries as well, especially the East. These are essentially stronger versions of pilsners, though the increased malt and alcohol will noticeable reduce the hop accent. Because these are usually all-malt, and comfortably hopped, they are easily distinguishable from malt liquors. Without the malt character of bocks, these are worthy of a style all their own. In the US, a similar idea has been derived and is usually called Imperial Pilsner.
(1100) Dogfish My Antonia 25.4 oz. 20 Delaware
Classic German Pilsener
German pilsners typically come in two varieties, the northern and the southern. Southern examples are akin to a Bohemian pilsner with German hops and less malt. Northern examples are very well-attenuated (leaner in body) and dry.
(1) Bitburger 12 oz. 5 Germany
Pale Lager
The colour of pale lager ranges from light bronze to nearly transparent and the alcohol anywhere from 4-6%. Adjunct usage may be quite high, though in some cases the beer is all-malt. One thing that doesn’t vary is that neither the malt nor the hops make much of an impression on the palate. These beers are brewed for minimum character, though faint traces of hop or malt may show through. More likely though is that adjuncts like corn will show through, or you’ll find notes of higher alcohols (fuel notes) due to the use of high-gravity brewing. The body will be thin and watery, and the finish is typically non-existent.
(6) Corona 12 oz. 5 Mexico
(1000) Pabst Blue Ribbon 12 oz. 4 USA
Premium Lager
A beer that straddles between the mainstream Pale Lager and Pilsner. Not all beers that call themselves Premium Lager are, but those that are will typically have a deep gold to light bronze colour, and distinct influence of malt and hops. Overall accent will be malty-to-balanced, alcohol in a slightly tighter range than either Pale Lager or Pilsner (4.5-5.5%). Most often the product of a microbrewery or brewpub, but macrobreweries can make this style if they jack up the hops a bit and make it all-malt.
(1) Boston Beer Co. Sam Adams 12 oz. 5 Boston
Wheat Ales & Bocks
BELGIAN STYLE White (Witbier)
Belgian style wheat beers are very pale, opaque, with the crisp character of wheat, plus the citric refreshment of orange peel and coriander. Ingredients sometimes also include oats for smoothness, and other spices such as grains of paradise. Serve with light cheeses or mussels.
(5) Ommegang Witte 12 oz. 6 Cooperstown, NY
(6) Southampton Double White 12 oz. 6 New York
(500) Unibroue Blanche de Chambly 25.4 oz. 19 Montreal, Canada
German Hefeweizen
Depending on the style can range from pale and light body to dark brown with full body. Wheat beer is characterized by it’s cloudy appearance and it’s banana and sometimes vanilla aftertaste.
(5) Paulaner Hefe-Weizen 17 oz. 8 Germany
Dunkelweizen
A dark take on the German wheat theme, dunkelweizens have the same banana and clove notes of their pale cousins, but also have earthy, toasty, chocolatey notes from the addition of dark malts. They are "shoulder season" wheat beers to many drinkers - something a little more robust than a hefeweizen for the fall and spring seasons, but not as rich as winter’s weizenbocks. Alcohol is between 4.8-5.6% generally, bitterness is low, and carbonation is high. Occasionally, you will see dark versions of American Wheats, but these are uncommon.
(5) Weihenstaphaner Dunkel Dark 17 oz. 8 Germany
Heller Bock
The Heller Bock is primarily a malty beer from the German brewing tradition with little hop character - neither bitter nor aromatic - though the style typically has a little more hops than the standard Bock. The color is golden to light brown or amber. They should normally pour with a substantial white head. All examples are pale and clear.
(1000) Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Helles 25.4 oz. 20 California
Doppelbock
Doppel means double and while these are stronger brews than the traditional German bocks, they are typically not twice the strength. Color is light amber to dark brown. Very full body with a high alcoholic flavor. Low hop flavor and aroma.
(5) Celebrator Dopplebock 11.2 oz. 12 Germany
(5) Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg Urbock 23 11.2 oz. 12 Austria
(6) Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg Samiclaus 2005 11.2 oz. 14 Austria
(6) Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg Samiclaus 2006 11.2 oz. 12 Austria
Eisbock
A stronger version of Doppelbock. Deep copper to black. Very alcoholic. Typically brewed by freezing a doppelbock and removing resulting ice to increase alcohol content.
(5) Aventinus Weizen Eisbock 11.2 oz 12 Germany
Non Traditional & out of the ordinary Ales
Gluten Free
(5) Lakefront New Grist 12 oz. 5 Wisconsin
Traditional Ale
Anything but traditional. A catch-all category that we use to classify all of those ancient or resurrected styles of antiquity that are appearing more and more in brewing today. From sahti to heather ale to sorghum beer to gruit, and beers like Adam and Midas Touch, these ales will vary tremendously in character from one another. Many are unhopped, strength can vary, but all are a glimpse into brewing’s past.
(1100) Dogfish Head Theobrama 25.4 oz. 25 Delaware
(5) Dogfish Head Chateau Jiahu 25.4 oz. 25 Delaware
(1100) Dogfish Head Pangea 25.4 oz. 25 Delaware
American Strong Ale
Not a style, per se, but the only logical category to incorporate the plethora of strong, stylistically vague beers coming from American micros these days. Some are related to English Strong Ales, but with more hop, while others are ultra-strong variants on the IPA or red ale themes. But no matter how varied their origins or characters might be, all are intense, potent, with generous quantities of hops and malt.
(1100) Stone Arrogant Bastard 22 oz. 18 California
(1100) Dogfish Head Raison D’Extra 12 oz. 18 Delaware
(5) Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron 12 oz. 8 Delaware
(1100) Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Grand Cru 25.4 oz. 20 California
(800) Ithaca TEN 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(1100) Shmaltz Jewbelation 13 Anniversary 22 oz 13 New York
SOUR ALES
Sour Ales have a strong fruit flavor similar to the aroma, but more intense. Plum, prune, raisin and black cherry are the most common flavors, followed by orange and some spiciness. Sour Ales have an obvious sour or acidic taste, but this characteristic can range from moderate to strong. There is no hop bitterness, but tannins are common. Subsequently, Sour Ales are often described as the most "wine-like" of all beers. Sours are an acquired taste.
(1000) Brouwerij De Troch Lambrucha 25.4 oz. 20 Belgium
(800) Ithaca Le Bleu 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(1000) Ommegang Zuur 25.4 oz. 22 Cooperstown, NY
(WC) Rodenbach Vintage 2007 25.4 oz. 45 Belgium
CIDER
Made from fermented apple juice, cider comes in a number of varieties. English cider is dry, with fruity, tannic qualities and low carbonation. This can be found cask-conditioned in England. Normandy is another major cider-producing region, with a sweeter, more effervescent, very complex style. Ciders produced elsewhere are often sweet, simple beverages for mass consumption, though there are some good English-style ciders in North America and Norman-style ciders in Quebec.
(1) Doc’s Draft Hard Apple Cider (Gluten-Free) 12 oz. 6 Warwick, NY
Fruit Beer
(1000) Unibroue Ephemere (brewed with apple) 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
(5) Smuttynose Pumpkin 12 oz. 6 New Hampshire
Pale Ales & India Pale Ales, the hoppy stuff
English Pale Ale
Classic English Pale Ales are not pale but rather are golden to copper colored and display English variety hop character. Distinguishing characteristics are dryness and defined hop taste, but more malt balance than what you’ll typically find in an American Pale Ale. Great to drink with all sorts of meats including roast beef, lamb, burgers, duck, goose, etc. Note that the term ’pale ale’ is used in England to signify a bottled bitter, and in that way there is no such thing as ’English Pale Ale’ to the English. The style is a North American construct, borne of the multitude of pale ales that pay homage to these bottled bitters - Bass in particular - and therefore the majority of true examples of the style are found outside Britain.
(1100) Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale 12 oz. 5 New Hampshire
American Pale Ale
American Pale Ales are light in color, ranging from golden to a light copper color. The style of this beer is defined by the American hops used. American hops typically have high bitterness and aroma. This is a perfect beer for big fare like grilled burgers or combination pizzas, as well as lighter fare like sushi and green salads.
(1000) Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale 12 oz. 5 Colorado
(1100) Wolaver’s Pale Ale Organic 12 oz. 5 Vermont
(5) Chateau Rogue Single Malt Ale 22 oz. 12 Oregon
India Pales Ale IPA
This style, the modern version of which has largely been formed in the US, has an intense hop flavor which was used to preserve the beer for the long voyage. India Pale Ale has a golden to copper color with a medium maltiness and body. The aroma is moderate to very strong. IPAs work especially well at cutting the heat of chili, vindaloo or Sichuan cuisine. In England, IPA is often just another name for bitter although some micros are doing their own versions of an American IPA as well.
(1100) Wolaver’s IPA Organic 12 oz. 5 Vermont
(5) 21st Amendment IPA 12 oz. 5 California
(6) Bear Republic Racer 5 12 oz. 5 California
(6) Keegan Ales Hurricane Kitty 12 oz. 5 Kingston, NY
(1100) Stone Cali-Belgique 22 oz. 18 California
(6) Dogfish Head 60 Minute 12 oz. 5 Delaware
Imperial/Double IPA
Imperial IPA, Double IPA or DIPA is a strong, often sweet, intensely hoppy version of the traditional India Pale Ale. Bitterness units range upward of 100 IBUs and alcohol begins at 7.5% but is more commonly in the 8.5-10% range. The flavour profile is intense all-round. Unlike barley wines, the balance is heavily towards the hops, with crystal and other malts providing support.
(1000) Oskar Blues GUBNA Imperial IPA 12 oz. 12 Colorado
(6) Captain Lawrence Captain’s Reserve Double 16.9 oz. 12 Pleasantville, NY
(1) Stone Ruination 12 oz. 7 California
(1) Smuttynose Big A IPA 12 oz. 7 New Hampshire
(1100) Dogfish Head Burton Baton Ale 12 oz. 7 Delaware
(6) Dogfish Head 90 Minute 12 oz. 7 Delaware
(6) Dogfish Head 120 Minute 12 oz. 18 Delaware
Belgian & Belgian Style Ales
Bière de Garde
Medium bodied with hints of caramel or toffee. Cellared smell and flavor are characteristics. Color can vary from full gold to copper colored. Good head retention. The name means "beer for keeping" and is best when aged.
(800) Ommegang Biere De Mars 25.4 oz. 24 Cooperstown, NY
Saisons
Fruity esters dominate the aroma. Clarity is good with a large foamy head on top. The addition of several spices and herbs create a complex fruity or citrusy flavor. Light to medium bodied with very high carbonation. Alcohol level is medium to high.
(1100) Dogfish Head/Stone/Victory Saison du Buff 12 oz. 6 Delaware
(1100) Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale 22 oz. 12 New Hampshire
(700) Ommegang Ommegeddon 25.4 oz. 24 Cooperstown, NY
(700) Ommegang Hennepin 25.4 oz. 16 Cooperstown, NY
(WC) Ommegang Hennepin 1yr cave aged in Howe Caverns 25.4 oz. 39 Cooperstown, NY
(1100) Brasserie Dupont Foret Organic 25.4 oz. 22 Belgium
Belgian Ales
Belgian-style ales seldom fit neatly into classic beer styles, but this category represents those "session" ales (in Belgium this means under 7% abv!) that do not fit other categories. Colour ranges from golden to deep amber, with the occasional example coming in darker. Body tends to be light to medium, with a wide range of hop and malt levels. Yeastiness and acidity may also be present.
(1) Ommegang Rare Vos 12 oz. 6 Cooperstown, NY
(500) Unibroue Chambly Noire 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
Belgian Strong Ales
Belgian Strong Ales can vary from pale to dark brown in color, darker ales may be colored with dark candy sugar. Hop flavor can range from low to high, while hop aroma is low. The beers are medium to full-bodied and have a high alcoholic character. Types of beers included here include tripels, dubbels and ultra-strong abbey ales.
(1100) Brooklyn Local 1 25.4 22 Brooklyn, NY
(6) Dogfish Head Raison D’Etre 12 oz. 8 Delaware
(1100) Dogfish Head Red and White 25.4 oz. 25 Delaware
(800) Ithaca White Gold 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(6) Huyghe Delirium Tremens 11.2 oz. 11 Belgium
(5) Duvel Golden Ale 12 oz. 12 Belgium
(500) Unibroue Don de Dieu 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
(500) Unibroue Maudite Dark Ale 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
(1000) Unibroue Trois Pistoles Strong Dark Ale 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canaa
(1000) Unibroue Seigneuriale Strong Pale Ale 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
(1100) Stone Vertical Epic 07.07.07 22 oz. 15 California
(1100) Stone Vertical Epic 09.09.09 22 oz. 15 California
(1000) Scaldi’s Brut Prestige 25.4 oz. 65 Belgium
CERTIFIED TRAPPIST Strong Ales
(1) Rochefort Six 11.2 oz. 10 Belgium
(1) Rochefort Eight 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
Belgian & Belgian Style Ales
Abbey Dubbels
These are dark, malty, yeasty strong ales in the Trappist tradition, but produced (mainly) by secular brewers. Dubbels range between 6.5-8% abv, and have a dark brown, cloudy colour, and a palate mixing malt, a lush fruitiness, and yeast. They are typically bottle-conditioned.
(1) Ommegang Abbey Ale 12 oz. 6 Cooperstown, NY
(WC) Ommegang Abbey Ale 1yr cave aged in Howe Caverns 25.4 oz. 39 Cooperstown, NY
(WC) Ommegang Abbey Ale 3 liters 65 Cooperstown, NY
(1100) Abita Abbey 22 oz. 12 Louisiana
(800) Captain Lawrence, St. Vincent’s Dubbel 25.4 oz. 25 New York
(1) Petrus Dubbel Bruin 12 oz. 11 Belgium
(1) Huyghe Delirium Nocturnum 11.2 oz. 11 Belgium
CERTIFIED TRAPPIST
(5) Achel Brune 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(6) Koningshoven Dubbel 11.2 oz. 12 Netherlands
(5) Westmalle Dubbel 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Chimay Premiere Red 12 oz. 12 Belgium
Abbey Tripels
Like other abbey ales, Tripels are strong, yeasty-malty beers. But they are also pale, and have a notable hop profile. Hop bitterness may be higher than a typical abbey ale, up to 45IBUs. But the finish is where the hops really shine, as tripels should finish fairly dry. Otherwise, maltiness is still essential to the style, and the assertive yeast note typical of all abbey ales will be more apparent in tripels, since they do not have the rich dark malts to distract the palate. Alcohol flavours feature more prominently in Tripels that in just about any other style.
(6) Allagash Triple Reserve 25.4 oz. 18 Maine
(1100) Defiant Tripel 22 oz. 18 Pearl River, NY
(700) Ommegang Triple Perfection 25.4 oz. 22 Cooperstown, NY
(500) Unibroue La Fin du Monde Triple 25.4 oz. 18 Montreal, Canada
CERTIFIED TRAPPIST Tripels
(5) Achel Blonde 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(6) Koningshoven Tripel 11.2 oz. 12 Netherlands
(5) Westmalle Tripel 11.2 oz. 12 Belgium
(5) Chimay Cinq Cents Tripel 12 oz. 12 Belgium
Quadrupels
Quadrupel, is the name given to ultra-strong Trappist and abbey ales. The name Abt was pioneered to describe Westvleteren and the beer that would become St. Bernardus. Quadrupel was pioneered by La Trappe. Abts are the darker of the two, with more rich, deep fruity notes. Quads are paler, with corresponding peachy notes. Neither have much in the way of hop, and both are very strong and malty. Though both are bottle-conditioned, abts trend more towards yeastiness. Alcohol is very high (10+% abv) for both
(1) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2010 12 oz. 6 Cooperstown
(900) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2005 25.4 oz. 32 Cooperstown
(900) Ommegang Three Philosophers 2007 25.4 oz. 27 Cooperstown
CERTIFIED TRAPPIST Quadrupels
(1) Rochefort Ten 11.2 oz. 14 Belgium
(5) Chimay Grande Reserve 12 oz. 12 Belgium
Barley Wines & Lambics
BARLEY WINE ALES
A Barley Wine is a strong, top-fermenting ale, with an alcohol contents of at least 9% and up to 13% (or more) by volume. Hops may be hardly noticeable at all or very noticeable. Sip them out of the special glass, that will concentrate the aroma. They are excellent with cigars or with dessert.
(1100) Dogfish Head Immort Ale 12 oz. 7 Delaware
(1100) Great Divide Old Ruffian 22 oz. 14 Colorado
(1100) Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Barleywine 25.4 oz. 20 California
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2004 12 oz. 14 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2005 12 oz. 12 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2006 12 oz. 10 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2007 12 oz. 8 New York
(4) Brooklyn Monster Ale 2009 12 oz. 6 New York
(1) Flying Dog Horn Dog 12 oz. 6 Colorado
(5) Greenflash Brewing 22 oz. 10 California
(1000) Keegan Ales Super Kitty 2009 34 oz. 35 Kingston, NY
(1000) Keegan Ales Super Kitty 2007 34 oz. 45 Kingston, NY
(5) Rogue Old Crustacean 2006 25.4 oz. 25 Oregon
(1100) Stone Old Guardian 2008 22 oz. 18 California
(6) O’ Hanlon’s Thomas Hardy’s Ale 2004 8.5 oz. 16 England
(1100) Mikkeller Brew Dog Divine Rebel 11.2 oz. 24 Scotland
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Calvados Casks 2005 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Lagavulin Casks 2006 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Port Casks 2007 9.3 oz. 16 UK
(6) J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Sherry Casks 2006 9.3 oz. 16 UK
LAMBIC
Lambics are wheat beers made with stale hops and fermented with wild yeasts and other microorganisms, traditionally only on the Senne Valley in and around Brussels. The most traditional of the fruit lambics are kriek (cherry) and framboise (raspberry). In modern times, peaches (peche), blackcurrants (cassis), grapes, as well as more exotic fruits are used. Traditional lambics are commonly denoted by the term "oud", which is a reference to "old-style", and these are the most sour. More commonly, though, lambics are sweetened to cut the intense acidity. Serve with sharp cheeses or pickled dishes, or use in the preparation of mussels.
(5) Lindemans Framboise 12 oz. 9 Belgium
(900) Lindemans Kriek 25.4 oz. 18 Belgium
(900) Lindemans Cassis 25.4 oz. 18 Belgium
Browns, Porters & Stouts, the dark stuff
Brown Ales
Color ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown. Lower in alcohol than porter, medium to full body flavor. Appropriate foods are apple pie, pork with brown sauce, beef vegetable soup and cheddar.
(5) Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale 12 oz. 6 Delaware
Porter
Black or chocolate malt gives the porter it’s dark brown color. Porters are well hopped and heavily malted. This is a medium-bodied beer. Porters can be sweet. Hoppiness can range from bitter to mild. Porters are often confused with stouts (and with good reason, but that’s for another day).
(1100) Smuttynose Robust Porter 12 oz. 6 New Hampshire
(1) Southern Tier Porter 12 oz. 6 Lakewood, NY
(1100) Stone Smoked Porter 22 oz. 14 California
STOUT
(700) Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence 25.4 oz. 20 Cooperstown
Sweet Stout
Dark brown to black in colour. Sweet stouts come in two main varieties - milk stout and oatmeal stout. Milk stouts are made with the addition of lactose, and are sweet, low-alcohol brews. Oatmeal lends a smooth fullness of body to stouts. All of the sweet stouts are noted for their restrained roastiness in comparison with other stouts, and low hop levels.
(5) Keegan Ales Mother’s Milk 12 oz. 5 Kingston, NY
(5) Rogue Chocolate Stout 22 oz. 12 Oregon
Imperial Stout
Imperial stouts are usually extremely dark brown to black in color with flavors that are intensely malty, deeply roasted and sometimes with accents of dark fruit (raisin, fig) or milk sourness. The bitterness is typically medium and often the low sie of that. Imperial stouts are strong and often exceed 8% by volume. (1100) Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Stout 25.4 oz. 20 California
(1100) Stone Imperial Russian Stout 22 oz. 15 California
(1000) Oskar Blues Ten Fidy 12 oz. 12 Colorado
(5) Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 12 oz. 18 Delaware
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2005/06 12 oz. 14 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2006/07 12 oz. 12 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2007/08 12 oz. 10 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2008/09 12 oz. 8 Brooklyn, NY
(4) Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2009/10 12 oz. 6 Brooklyn, NY
(800) Great Divide Aged Yeti Imperial Stout 22 oz. 16 Colorado
(1100) Great Divide Espresso Aged Imperial Stout 2010 22 oz 19 Colorado
Non-Alcoholic Drink Menu
Twelve 750 mL $15
Created in a base of organic white, green, and black teas with a select mix of herbs, spices, and citrus essence. Twelve complements food and is equally enjoyable on its own. Twelve is locally produced.
Boylan, Cane Cola $3
Boylan, Cream $3
Boylan, Root Beer $3
Reed’s, Ginger Brew $3
Ginger Brews are different from Ginger Ales. Rather than adding flavor in the form of concentrates or extract, the real Ginger flavor is steeped into the beverage, allowing the fresh, authentic taste of the root to be fully experienced and enjoyed.
Wheatgrass Shot $4
Young Thai Coconut $8
Ionized Water , pH of 9 33.8 ounces $5
Saratoga (Sparkling) 28 ounces $6
All coffee, espresso and cappuccino made from Organic, Fair-Trade & Shade Grown Beans
Fresh Pressed Organic Orange Juice $5
Fresh Pressed Organic Grapefruit $5
Raw Ginger Kombucha $5
Due to the production of B-vitamins, pro-biotics, and compounds including gluconic, lactic, and folic acids, drinking Kombucha tea regularly has been shown to benefit the human body by: balancing the metabolism, cleansing the blood and regulating pH levels, improving liver, gall bladder, and digestive function, detoxifying the body and enhancing the immune system while raising overall energy level.
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