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Red Wines

5 oz  /  Bottle
House Red
Santa Cruz Mountains · Organic, No added sulfites
$10
Glass only
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Organic No Sulfites Santa Cruz Mtns

Light to medium-bodied, clean and approachable

Everyday sipping, guests wanting something easy

□ Bartender Note Great "just pour me a glass" option. Organic with no added sulfites — good for guests who are sulfite-sensitive or prefer natural wines.
Food pairings: Charcuterie Pasta Cheese
2022 Domaine Du Prieuré Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Burgundy, France
$24
$70 btl
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Pinot Noir Burgundy France Light-bodied

Light, soft, fruit-driven with classic Pinot Noir character — red cherry, raspberry, earthy undertones

Medium+ acidity, low tannins — silky and elegant

Old World, terroir-driven Burgundy

55–60°F (slightly chilled for best expression)

□ Bartender Note Classic village-level Burgundy — a great intro to French Pinot Noir. Ideal for guests who enjoy delicate, earthy reds. Worth the premium over house for Pinot lovers.
Food pairings: Duck Mushrooms Brie Salmon
2015 Raptor Ridge Temperance Hill Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
$23
$70 btl
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Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Oregon Aged

Medium-bodied, fine integrated tannins, bright acidity. Red fruit, cola, subtle forest floor with bottle age.

2015 was an exceptional warm year in Oregon — ripe, full-flavored Pinots with great aging potential

Bright acidity, fine-grained integrated tannins

58–62°F

□ Bartender Note Temperance Hill is a top Oregon single vineyard. At 9 years old, this wine has developed beautiful complexity. A real treat for serious wine enthusiasts — great value at this price for a vineyard-designate aged Pinot.
Food pairings: Duck Confit Lamb Earthy Mushroom dishes
2019 Integrity Muns Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains
$18
$60 btl
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Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mtns Local Floral

Bright red cherry, layered with floral herbs — violet, lavender, and forest floor

Elegant, fragrant, cool-climate Pinot Noir

Lively, fresh acidity. Light tannins.

56–60°F

□ Bartender Note Local Santa Cruz Mountains gem. The Muns Vineyard sits at high elevation giving great cool-climate character. Best value Pinot Noir on the menu for quality vs. price.
Food pairings: Salmon Charcuterie Grilled Vegetables
2022 Owen Roe Abbot's Table
Washington State
$18
$62 btl
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Red Blend Washington Full-bodied Spiced

Dark red and black fruits — blackberry, plum — with baking spices, anise, and a touch of leather

Full-bodied, structured red blend from Washington's warm Columbia Valley

Medium-firm tannins, good structure

62–65°F

□ Bartender Note Owen Roe is a beloved Pacific NW producer. Abbot's Table is their accessible everyday blend — great for guests who love bold reds but want something food-friendly.
Food pairings: Burgers BBQ Hard Cheese Steak
2024 Assiduous Merlot
Santa Cruz Mountains
$18
$62 btl
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Merlot Santa Cruz Mtns Local Floral

Blueberry, dark berry fruit, cocoa, with a light floral top note — violet and dried rose

Medium-full bodied, soft and plush Merlot

Soft, velvety tannins

60–64°F

□ Bartender Note Local Assiduous label — great to champion house producers. Cool-climate Merlot from SCM is more elegant than Napa Merlot — less jammy, more floral and precise. Great for guests who think they don't like Merlot.
Food pairings: Duck Lamb Mushroom Risotto
2022 La Storia Merlot
Alexander Valley, Sonoma
$15
$50 btl
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Merlot Alexander Valley Sonoma

Dark cherry, black plum, subtle black licorice and herbal nuances — bay leaf, thyme

Medium-bodied, smooth and food-friendly

Excellent price point for Alexander Valley quality

60–64°F

□ Bartender Note Great value Merlot from one of Sonoma's warmest appellations. Crowd-pleasing, easy to sell. Good for tables ordering a bottle to share.
Food pairings: Pasta with Meat Sauce Pizza Burgers
2021 Cascina Del Pozzo Barbera D'Alba
Roero, Piedmont, Italy
$16
$48 btl
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Barbera Italy Unoaked Food-friendly

Juicy cherry, plum, with soft acidity — fresh, clean, and vibrant. No oak influence.

Unoaked — pure, fresh, lively Italian red

Very low tannins, high acidity — great food wine

58–62°F (can serve slightly cool)

□ Bartender Note Barbera is the "pizza and pasta wine" of Piedmont — naturally high acidity cuts through tomato and fat beautifully. Unoaked = very food-friendly. Great for Italian-food nights or guests who prefer lighter reds.
Food pairings: Pizza Tomato Pasta Salumi Antipasto
2021 Devincenzi Super Tuscan
Carneros, California
$14
$49 btl
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Sangiovese Blend Carneros Italian Style

Dark cherry, black currant, baked plum, with hints of vanilla from oak aging

"Super Tuscan" = Italian varieties grown in California — structured yet approachable

Medium tannins, good structure

62–65°F

□ Bartender Note "Super Tuscan" style means Italian grapes (Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot blends) grown in California. Great for guests who love Italian reds but want something Californian. House producer — good to know well.
Food pairings: Osso Buco Grilled Steak Hard Aged Cheese
2021 Devincenzi Meritage
Carneros, California
$14
$42 btl
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Meritage Bordeaux Blend Carneros Best Value

Plum, cassis, subtle vanilla and baking spice, hint of cedar — classic Bordeaux character

Meritage = American Bordeaux-style blend. Cab Sauvignon-dominant with Merlot, Cab Franc, etc.

$42 bottle — among the best values on the menu

62–65°F

□ Bartender Note Best bottle value on the red menu at $42. Meritage = American Bordeaux blend — a great upsell for tables wanting a "Cab-style" wine on a budget. House producer.
Food pairings: Steak Lamb Chops Aged Cheddar
2020 Tank House Petite Verdot
Borden Ranch, Lodi
$14
$45 btl
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Petite Verdot Lodi Bold Rare Variety

Jammy black cherry on the nose, flavors of blueberry, cedar, and cherry — deep purple color

Petite Verdot is a rare Bordeaux blending grape bottled on its own — inky, bold, deeply colored

High tannins, full body

64–68°F

□ Bartender Note Petite Verdot is usually only used in blending — rarely bottled alone. Great conversation piece for adventurous guests. Very bold and tannic — steer toward guests who love big reds like Cab Sauvignon. Can handle decanting.
Food pairings: Ribeye BBQ Ribs Blue Cheese
2021 Tin Cross Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Santa Cruz Mountains
$17
$60 btl
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Cabernet Franc Santa Cruz Mtns Local Elegant

Fresh berries mingled with fall spices — cinnamon, clove — with subtle hints of cedar and bell pepper

Cab Franc is more aromatic and herbaceous than Cab Sauv — elegant and perfumed

Medium tannins, firm structure

60–64°F

□ Bartender Note Cab Franc is often overlooked but loved by wine enthusiasts. Loire Valley in France (Chinon, Bourgueil) is the benchmark; this SCM version has cool-climate character. Great for guests who find Cab Sauv too heavy.
Food pairings: Roasted Chicken Duck Goat Cheese
2023 HWY 9 Bokish Vineyards Tempranillo
Lodi, California
$14
$40 btl
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Tempranillo Lodi Spanish Variety Best Value

Bright Bing cherry and Santa Rosa plum, with minerality and a touch of herbs — tobacco, leather

Spanish grape variety grown in Lodi — Rioja-inspired, earthier than California norms

Medium tannins, good acidity

62–65°F

□ Bartender Note Bokish is the pioneer of Spanish varieties in Lodi. Tempranillo lovers from Spain will be familiar; introduce it to guests as "California Rioja." At $40 a bottle it's a steal. Great food wine.
Food pairings: Tapas Lamb Manchego Cheese Roasted Pork
2023 Assiduous Blackridge Vineyard Malbec
Santa Cruz Mountains
$20
$65 btl
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Malbec Santa Cruz Mtns Local Deep & Rich

Deep ruby to purple color; black plum, boysenberry, fresh herbs — violet, fresh earth

SCM Malbec is more elegant than Mendoza Malbec — less jammy, more structured

Medium-firm, velvety tannins

62–65°F

□ Bartender Note House Assiduous label from Blackridge Vineyard — a unique, high-elevation site. Most guests expect Argentinian Malbec; this California version is more refined and less fruit-forward. Great for adventurous Malbec drinkers.
Food pairings: Grilled Steak Empanadas Blue Cheese Burger
2021 Devincenzi Cabernet Sauvignon
Carneros, California · Small Production
$16
$45 btl
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Cabernet Sauvignon Carneros Small Production

Dark cherries, cocoa, and vanilla from oak — plush and approachable

Carneros is cool for Cab — more elegant and less tannic than Napa Valley. Small production = limited availability.

Medium tannins, well-integrated

62–65°F

□ Bartender Note House producer, very small production — worth mentioning to guests as a point of exclusivity. Carneros Cab is cooler and more nuanced than Napa. Good Cab at an accessible price.
Food pairings: Prime Rib Lamb Dark Chocolate
2020 Santa Cruz Mtn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Cruz Mountains
$14
$52 btl
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Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mtns Tannic Classic

Blackberry, cassis, olive/espresso notes — firm tannic backbone with a long finish

Classic cool-climate Cab — structured, age-worthy, and complex

Firm tannins — this wine wants food

64–68°F

□ Bartender Note Classic Santa Cruz Mountains Cab — high elevation, cool-climate style, very different from Napa. The olive/espresso note is characteristic of SCM Cab. Best with a substantial food pairing — don't sell to guests drinking without food.
Food pairings: Steak Roast Lamb Strong Cheese
2020 Terreno Chianti Classico Réserve Le Tre Vigne
Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
$20
$65 btl
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Sangiovese Chianti Classico DOCG Tuscany Riserva

Fruit-driven, medium-bodied Chianti with balanced acidity and tannins — cherry, plum, dried herbs, earthy tones

Chianti Classico Riserva = aged minimum 2 years, from the historic heartland of Chianti. DOCG = Italy's highest classification.

Medium tannins with good structure

62–65°F

□ Bartender Note This is a Riserva-level Chianti Classico — the premium tier of Chianti. Sangiovese-based, from the historic zone between Florence and Siena. DOCG is Italy's highest wine classification. Great upsell for guests interested in Italian wines.
Food pairings: Bistecca alla Fiorentina Wild Boar Pasta Pecorino

White Wines

5 oz  /  Bottle
House White
Santa Cruz Mountains · Organic, No added sulfites
$10
Glass only
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Organic No Sulfites Santa Cruz Mtns
□ Bartender Note Go-to for guests who want "just a white wine." Organic and sulfite-free — great for guests with sensitivities. Local SCM producer.
Food pairings: Salads Seafood Light Appetizers
2024 Illahe Viognier
Willamette Valley, Oregon
$20
$65 btl
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Viognier Oregon Aromatic Floral

Nectarine, pineapple, subtle dragon fruit — tropical and floral, full-bodied aromatic white

Rich, aromatic, full-bodied white — like Chardonnay but more fragrant and exotic

Guests who love aromatic, fragrant whites — Gewürztraminer or Riesling fans

50–54°F

□ Bartender Note Viognier is THE aromatic white — intensely perfumed with stone fruits and flowers. Oregon Viognier is less heavy than Rhône versions. "Summer in a bottle" says it all. Great conversation wine — guests rarely expect this from Oregon.
Food pairings: Thai Food Lobster Apricot Glazed Pork
2024 Quinta da Lixa Anjos Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde, Portugal
$10
$32 btl
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Vinho Verde Portugal Light-bodied Slightly Effervescent Best Value

Light-bodied, lime, pear, green apple, with a touch of stony minerality and slight spritz

Vinho Verde = "green wine" — light, slightly fizzy, low alcohol (9-11%), made for hot afternoons

Guests wanting something light, refreshing, and low-alcohol

45–48°F — serve very cold!

□ Bartender Note Best value white on the menu at $32 a bottle. Vinho Verde is perfect for warm weather or guests who want something light and refreshing. Low alcohol makes it great for pacing. Very easy sell in summer.
Food pairings: Oysters Shrimp Ceviche Salads
2024 Assiduous Basor Vineyards Pinot Gris
Santa Cruz Mountains
$14
$42 btl
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Pinot Gris Santa Cruz Mtns Local Crisp

Citrus, pear, white peach, floral notes, with a light mineral edge

Pinot Gris (French name) = Pinot Grigio (Italian) — this cool-climate version leans toward the Alsatian style: more body and aroma than Italian Pinot Grigio

48–52°F

Guests who love Pinot Grigio but want more character

□ Bartender Note House Assiduous label from Basor Vineyard. Cool Santa Cruz Mountains gives more body and aroma than Italian Pinot Grigio. Approachable crowd-pleaser — good recommendation when guests ask for "something light and fruity."
Food pairings: Grilled Fish Sushi Soft Cheese
2019 Belle Pente Belle Oiseau
Willamette Valley, Oregon
$15
$54 btl
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White Blend Oregon Aromatic Aged

Jasmine, honeysuckle, ripe pear, ginger, white pepper, hint of wet stone

Aromatic white blend — floral, spiced, and complex. 5 years of bottle age adds depth.

Wine enthusiasts, guests who want something unusual

48–52°F

□ Bartender Note Belle Pente is a beloved Willamette Valley producer. "Belle Oiseau" (Beautiful Bird) is their white blend — floral, spiced, and complex. The 2019 vintage has developed beautiful bottle-age character. For adventurous white wine drinkers.
Food pairings: Moroccan Cuisine Spiced Dishes Mild Curry
2024 Elk Cove Pinot Blanc
Willamette Valley, Oregon
$14
$48 btl
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Pinot Blanc Oregon Crisp

Bright, aromatic, medium-bodied — apple, pear, white flowers, hints of almond

Pinot Blanc = white mutation of Pinot Noir. More crisp and lean than Chardonnay, more body than Pinot Grigio.

48–52°F

Guests who want a middle ground between Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay

□ Bartender Note Elk Cove is one of Oregon's benchmark estates. Pinot Blanc is the under-appreciated sibling of Pinot Noir — worth recommending for guests wanting crisp whites without Sauvignon Blanc's grassy notes.
Food pairings: Crab Halibut Mild Cheeses
2024 Can Sumoi Xarel-lo
Catalonia, Spain
$20
$65 btl
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Xarel-lo Spain Herbal Unique

Wild herbs — fennel, thyme, wild mint, bay leaf — with a honey-like texture and citrus underpinning

Xarel-lo is a Catalan native variety, normally used in Cava sparkling wine. Still version is rare and fascinating.

Adventurous drinkers; herb and botanical lovers

50–54°F

□ Bartender Note One of the most unique wines on the menu. Xarel-lo is traditionally a Cava sparkling grape — still versions are rare. Great for guests who want something truly different. The herbal, botanical character makes it a great aperitif or cocktail-alternative.
Food pairings: Seafood Paella Tapas Olives & Anchovies
2024 Chance Creek Sauvignon Blanc
Mendocino, California
$12
$38 btl
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Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino Crisp Herbal

Stone fruit spectrum — nectarine, peach — with herbal/grass notes and a mineral finish

California Sauv Blanc — more ripe and tropical than Loire Valley or NZ styles, still crisp and refreshing

45–50°F — serve cold

Good value at $38 bottle

□ Bartender Note Easy crowd-pleaser Sauv Blanc. Less grassy than NZ Marlborough styles — more ripe stone fruit. Great for guests who want "something crisp and dry."
Food pairings: Goat Cheese Asparagus Grilled Fish
2019 DeVincenzi Sauvignon Blanc
Carneros, California
$10
$38 btl
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Sauvignon Blanc Carneros Aged House Producer

White peach, citrus, Anjou pear, subtle floral notes, minerality

2019 — 6 years of bottle age softens the grassy notes and adds honeyed complexity

Well-aged, slightly richer Sauv Blanc — not typical crisp-and-grassy style

48–52°F

□ Bartender Note House producer Devincenzi. Unusual at $10 glass to have a 2019 — the age has given it more complexity than typical Sauv Blanc. Interesting to upsell for guests curious about aged whites.
Food pairings: Shellfish Goat Cheese Salad Grilled Vegetables
2022 M. Mathis Winegrower Grüner Veltliner
Napa Valley, California
$16
$58 btl
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Grüner Veltliner Napa Austrian Variety Food-friendly

Vibrant mix of crisp pear, melon, with a touch of herbal spice — white pepper, dill. Very food-friendly.

Austria's most famous white grape — here grown in Napa. White pepper note is signature to the variety.

Food pairing — handles everything from salads to fish to schnitzel

48–52°F

□ Bartender Note Grüner Veltliner in Napa Valley is extremely rare — M. Mathis is one of the only producers doing it. The white pepper note is the hallmark of the grape. Tell guests it's "Austria's answer to Sauvignon Blanc — crisp, dry, with a peppery kick." Great pairing for food.
Food pairings: Wiener Schnitzel Asparagus Sushi Caesar Salad
2022 Portalupi Arneis Graziano Vineyard
Mendocino, California
$14
$49 btl
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Arneis Mendocino Italian Variety Delicate

Green apple, almond, floral notes, subtle citrus — delicate and dry

Arneis is a rare Piedmontese white grape — usually found in Italy's Roero DOC. Dry, light, elegant.

Guests who love delicate, dry whites — an alternative to Pinot Grigio

46–50°F

□ Bartender Note Arneis means "little rascal" in Piedmontese dialect — historically difficult to grow. This California version from Graziano Vineyard is a gem. Rare variety worth mentioning to wine enthusiasts. Light and delicate — a great aperitif white.
Food pairings: Light Antipasto Prosciutto White Fish
2021 Rolona Gavi by Castellari Bergaglio
Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
$12
$38 btl
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Cortese Gavi DOCG Italy Crisp

Acidity leads, flavors of pear, green apple, lemon, and grapefruit — dry and mineral

Gavi di Gavi = top tier Gavi (the commune plus the region). Made from Cortese grape. Italy's classic food white.

Seafood and light pasta; guests wanting crisp and acidic Italian whites

45–48°F — very cold

□ Bartender Note Gavi di Gavi is the premium designation of Gavi — the "di Gavi" means the grapes come from the town of Gavi itself, not just the broader zone. Castellari Bergaglio is one of the top estates. Great value Italian white for seafood.
Food pairings: Clam Pasta Grilled Shrimp Carpaccio
2022 Westside Crossing Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Sonoma
$14
$56 btl
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Chardonnay Russian River Valley Creamy Oak-influenced

Medium-bodied, crisp acidity and creamy texture — apple, pear, hints of vanilla and brioche from oak

Russian River is the prime Chardonnay zone — cool, foggy, elegant. Less buttery than Napa, more Burgundian.

Guests who want the classic California Chardonnay experience with finesse

50–54°F

□ Bartender Note Russian River is THE Chardonnay appellation in California — compare to Burgundy. Creamy texture from malolactic fermentation. For guests who love classic California Chardonnay. Good upsell from house white.
Food pairings: Roast Chicken Lobster Bisque Cream Pasta
2022 CRU Chardonnay
Arroyo Seco, Monterey County
$12
$45 btl
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Chardonnay Monterey Unoaked Crisp

Bright grassy, citrus flavors — lemon, lime, grapefruit — smooth finish, clean and dry. No oak influence.

Unoaked Chardonnay — more like Chablis or Burgundy Mâcon than the typical buttery California style

Guests who say they "don't like Chardonnay" — they mean they don't like oaky, buttery Chard

46–50°F

□ Bartender Note Key sell: this is NOT the typical buttery California Chardonnay. Arroyo Seco is one of California's windiest, coolest regions — crisp, lean, mineral. Perfect for guests who "hate Chardonnay" — this will convert them.
Food pairings: Oysters Light Seafood Grilled Vegetables
2021 Rocks of Bawn Chardonnay
Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
$15
$54 btl
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Chardonnay Oregon Low-oak Elegant

Bright apple and Asian pear, very little overt oak spice — fresh, precise, and mineral

Oregon Chardonnay leans Burgundian — restrained oak, high acidity, mineral-driven

Wine enthusiasts who prefer Burgundian-style Chardonnay over California style

50–54°F

□ Bartender Note Oregon Chard at its best — Chehalem Mountains is a prime wine region near Portland. Very restrained oak = pure fruit expression. Great recommendation for guests who love White Burgundy or who prefer subtlety over richness.
Food pairings: Roast Chicken Trout Brie
2022 Poggio Della Dogana Albana Secco DOCG
Romagna, Italy
$20
$65 btl
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Albana Romagna DOCG Italy Rare Variety

Grapefruit, blond orange, and apricot, backed by herbal citrus-pith — textured and aromatic

Albana is native to Emilia-Romagna — Italy's first white DOCG. Dry (Secco) version is complex and textured.

Adventurous drinkers and Italian wine enthusiasts

50–54°F

□ Bartender Note Very rare wine! Albana di Romagna was Italy's FIRST white wine to receive DOCG status (in 1987). Almost never seen outside Italy. Great story to tell guests — from the same region as Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma.
Food pairings: Risotto Prosciutto Aged Parmesan

Rosé Wines

5 oz  /  Bottle
2024 Château Coupe Roses Rosé
Minervois, France
$16
$42 btl
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French Rosé Minervois Dry Provençal Style

Dry French Rosé from Minervois (Languedoc) — Syrah and Grenache based, pale pink, crisp and mineral

Guests wanting a classic dry French Rosé; "not sweet" rosé drinkers

46–50°F — well chilled

Strawberry, peach, light floral, very dry finish

□ Bartender Note Classic dry French Rosé from the south of France. Château Coupe Roses is a beloved estate in Minervois. Great for guests who love Provence Rosé — Languedoc style is similar but often better value.
Food pairings: Salade Niçoise Grilled Fish Charcuterie
2024 Landmass Sparkling Rosé
Oregon · 500ml bottle
$13
$32 (500ml)
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Sparkling Rosé Oregon 500ml

Sparkling Rosé from Oregon — festive and versatile. 500ml is a half-bottle, great for two people.

42–46°F — very well chilled

500ml bottle = half standard bottle (375ml is also common). Good for 2 guests sharing.

□ Bartender Note The 500ml format is perfect for two people who want a sparkling occasion wine without committing to a full bottle. Landmass is a natural-leaning Oregon producer. Fun and festive.
Food pairings: Oysters Strawberries Light Bites
2024 Illahe Cap Fizz Sparkling Rosé
Oregon · 187ml single-serve bottle
$9
Single serve
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Sparkling Rosé Oregon Single Serve Fun

187ml = standard "piccolo" size — one generous glass. Single-serve sparkling from Illahe (great Willamette producer).

Single guests wanting something festive; fun brunch option; guests who want "just one glass" of sparkling

42–46°F

□ Bartender Note At $9 this is a great upsell for guests celebrating something or wanting something festive. Illahe is a quality Oregon producer — this isn't just a cheap piccolo. Fun way to make a moment feel special.

Sparkling Wines

5 oz  /  Bottle
2023 Paladin Spumante Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
$12
$40 btl
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Prosecco Italy Charmat Method Off-Dry

Green apple, pear, white peach, light floral — soft bubbles, slightly off-dry finish

Charmat method (tank fermented) = large bubbles, fresh fruit flavors, lighter style than Champagne

Aperol Spritz base; guests wanting light sparkling wine; celebrations

40–44°F — very cold

□ Bartender Note Entry-level sparkling, perfect for Aperol Spritz or guests new to sparkling wine. Prosecco is lighter, fruitier, and less complex than Champagne — great approachable option. Paladin is a reliable Veneto producer.
NV Graham Beck Brut
Robertson, South Africa
$14
$49 btl
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Méthode Cap Classique South Africa Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Famous

Biscuit, brioche, citrus, green apple — fine persistent bubbles, elegant and complex

Méthode Cap Classique = South Africa's term for traditional method (same as Champagne). Long aged on lees.

Poured at both Nelson Mandela's inauguration and Barack Obama's first inauguration

40–44°F

□ Bartender Note Great story: poured at TWO presidential inaugurations — Mandela's and Obama's. South Africa's most celebrated sparkling wine. Made exactly like Champagne but at a fraction of the price. Great upsell over Prosecco for a special occasion.
NV Esterlin Brut Champagne
Champagne, France
N/A
$98 btl
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Champagne France Grower Champagne Bottle only

Biscuit, toasted bread, lemon curd, green apple — fine mousse, long finish, elegant complexity

Grower Champagne — smaller, artisanal producer vs. Moët or Veuve. More terroir-driven and distinctive.

Traditional method with extended lees aging in the bottle

42–46°F

□ Bartender Note Esterlin is a grower-producer Champagne — family-owned, artisanal, from the Marne Valley. Bottle only at $98. Position as a special occasion wine. "Grower Champagne" is a powerful buzzword for wine enthusiasts — more authentic and site-specific than big negociant houses.
NV Louis Roederer Collection 243
Champagne, France
N/A
$120 btl
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Champagne France Prestige House Reserve Wines

Fresh citrus, orchard fruit, patisserie, chalk minerality — complex, rich yet precise

Louis Roederer = producer of Cristal (the ultra-prestige Champagne). Collection 243 is their entry NV — blended with 40% reserve wines from 10+ years of aging

Refers to the base vintage (2021 = Collection 243rd) and the blend of 243 reserve parcels

44–48°F

□ Bartender Note Louis Roederer is one of Champagne's greatest houses — they make Cristal. Collection 243 is their NV but is made to Cristal-level care. "243" = number of reserve wine parcels in the blend — very complex. Great for guests who want something truly premium. Best Champagne on the list.

Dessert Wines

5 oz  /  Bottle
2018 Disznókő Tokaji
Tokaj, Hungary
$14
$49 btl
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Tokaji Hungary Sweet Noble Rot

Apricot, peach, honey, saffron, orange peel — luscious sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity

Tokaji (pronounced Toe-KAI) is Hungary's legendary sweet wine, made from botrytized (noble rot) grapes. "Wine of Kings, King of Wines" — Louis XIV's favorite.

Sweet but with balancing acidity — not cloying. Perfect dessert wine.

50–54°F · Serve in small portions

□ Bartender Note Great story: Tokaji was called "Wine of Kings" — Louis XIV served it at Versailles. Disznókő is one of Tokaj's top estates. The botrytis (noble rot) concentrates sugars and creates unique apricot/honey flavors. Best dessert wine on the list for quality.
Food pairings: Foie Gras Blue Cheese Crème Brûlée
NV Trentadue Chocolate Amore Port
Alexander Valley, California
$13
$46 btl
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Port-style California Chocolate Fortified

Dark chocolate, mocha, cherry, raisin — rich, sweet, and warming. Fortified with brandy.

Port-style = fortified wine (spirits added to stop fermentation, leaving residual sugar). About 18-20% ABV.

Dessert pairing; guests who love chocolate; nightcap wine

60–65°F · 2–3 oz portion

□ Bartender Note California Port-style — great for guests who want something sweet and chocolate-y after dinner. Higher ABV (~19%) so pour smaller portions. Great upsell with desserts. "Port-style" = not from Portugal but made in the same style.
Food pairings: Dark Chocolate Chocolate Cake Tiramisu
NV Vermut 'Ataman' Bodegas Barbadillo
Jerez, Spain
$15
$48 btl
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Vermouth Spain Sherry-based Aperitif

Spanish Vermouth from Jerez — Sherry-based, infused with herbs and botanicals. Bittersweet, complex.

Aperitif; cocktail alternative; guests who love bittersweet drinks like Aperol or Campari

Over ice with a slice of orange and an olive — Spanish style ("vermut hora")

Well chilled, over ice

□ Bartender Note Barbadillo is one of Spain's most esteemed Sherry producers in Sanlúcar. Their Vermut is Sherry-based — richer and more complex than Italian vermouth. Serve over ice with orange and olive — classic Spanish "tapas hour" ritual. Great aperitif or digestif. Similar to a Manhattan component but sippable on its own.
Food pairings: Olives Jamón Anchovies

Spritzers & Cocktails

Price
Mimosa
Sparkling wine & orange juice
$11
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□ Bartender NoteClassic brunch cocktail. Made with our Prosecco. Serve very cold. 1:1 ratio Prosecco to OJ is classic; can go 2:1 Prosecco for a drier version for guests who ask.
Lemosa
Sparkling wine & lemonade
$11
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□ Bartender NoteHouse original — Prosecco with lemonade. Refreshing, citrusy alternative to a Mimosa. Great for guests who want something lighter or less sweet.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol · Prosecco · Soda
$13
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□ Bartender NoteThe classic Italian aperitivo. 3:2:1 ratio = 3 oz Prosecco, 2 oz Aperol, 1 oz soda. Serve in a large wine glass over ice with an orange slice. Aperol is lower ABV than Campari — sweeter, more approachable.
Spanish Spritz
Spanish Vermut or Xarel-lo based
$13
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□ Bartender NoteHouse creation using the Spanish Vermut or Xarel-lo from the menu with soda and citrus. Great for guests interested in something more herbaceous and botanical than an Aperol Spritz.

Beers on Tap

½ Pint / Pint
Streel Bonnet — Soft Static Hazy IPA
Alpha Acid Brewing
$6.50 / $9
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Hazy IPAJuicyLow Bitterness
□ Bartender NoteHazy IPA = New England style — juicy, tropical, low bitterness compared to West Coast IPA. "Soft Static" suggests smooth mouthfeel. Great for guests who want craft IPA without harsh bitterness. Alpha Acid is a local craft brewery.
La Chulita Mexica Lager
Alpha Acid Brewing
$6.50 / $9
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Mexican LagerCrispLight
□ Bartender NoteLight, crisp Mexican-style lager — like a craft Corona. Refreshing, sessionable, low ABV. Great hot weather beer. Easy sell to guests wanting "just a cold beer." Alpha Acid local craft.
Grey Wolf Wheat Beer
Kelly Brewing Co.
$6.50 / $9
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Wheat BeerHefeweizen StyleCloudy
□ Bartender NoteWheat beers are light, cloudy, often with banana and clove notes (Hefeweizen style) or citrusy (American wheat). Great for wine drinkers trying beer — approachable, not too bitter. Kelly Brewing is a local producer.
EXP Oatmeal Stout (Nito)
Kelly Brewing Co.
$6.50 / $9
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Oatmeal StoutDarkSmoothNitro
□ Bartender Note"Nito" = Nitro — served on nitrogen gas instead of CO2. Creates a creamy, smooth cascading effect like Guinness. Oatmeal adds silky texture. Great for guests who love Guinness or want something dark and smooth. Chocolate and coffee notes pair wonderfully with desserts.

Cider on Tap

12 oz
Anzani Cider — Peach
Craft Cider
$9
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Peach CiderGluten-FreeFruity
□ Bartender NoteCraft peach cider — great for gluten-free guests or those who want something fruity and refreshing. Light and approachable. Good alternative to beer for guests who don't drink wine. Anzani is a local craft cidery.
Anzani Cider — Blackberry
Craft Cider
$9
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Blackberry CiderGluten-FreeFruity
□ Bartender NoteBlackberry cider — slightly more tart than the peach. Good for guests who prefer berry flavors. Gluten-free. Both Anzani ciders are local craft products — good to know for guests asking about local producers.
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