Menu for March-April
Wines
Il Follo Prosecco
I adore Prosecco. There’s just something about all those bubbles that just screams “PARTY”. I don’t mean party like it’s 1999, I mean celebrate, appreciate, give thanks. So relax, breath and have a glass of Prosecco.
Bottle 24. Glass 7.25
Corvidae Wine Company 2009 Chardonnay Mirth
As you know, I love the wines made by Washington state winery, Owen Roe, although a bit pricey for everyday consumption. Imagine my glee when David O’Reilly started the Corvidae Wine Company to showcase value based quaffers. Mirth means happiness and this Chardonnay makes me happy to the 10th power. Full of lemony citrus fruit and 100% stainless steel fermented.
Bottle 24. Quartino 9.25 Glass 6.25
Gini 2008 Soave Classico
This is my white wine choice for spring drinking. If you’re thinking cheap, insipid Soave, think again. Another darling of the Wine Advocate, this beautiful little wine has a crisp acidity and a delicious lime zest thang that pairs well with garlic and olive oil. Definitely the wine to choose with Mussels with Spanish Spices or Moroccan Vegetable Tagine.
Bottle 28. Quartino 10.25 Glass 7.
Domaine Bott-Geyl 2006 Pinot d’Alsace
I’ve tasted a number of wines over the years but I have to say, this Alsatian wine is one of the most compelling inexpensive wines I’ve encountered. It’s full of rich honeyed fruit with aromas of smoke and bees wax. A blend of Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and believe it or not, Pinot Noir. Do not miss out on this one .
Bottle 24. Quartino 9.25 Glass 6.25
Domaine de Fontsainte 2008 Gris de Gris Rosé
This Corbieres rosé rocks my pink wine drinking world. Made primarily from Grenache Gris, with seasonings of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault. The wine has a lovely salmon color. Flavors of fresh strawberry and raspberry along with a spritely acidity make this gris de gris my new rosé of choice.
Bottle 22. Quartino 8.5 Glass 5.75
Mas Doix 2006 Salanques
A blend of 65% Garnacha, 15% Carinena and the balance a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, Salanques is as elegant as it is powerful. One sip and the sweet raspberry fruit followed by crushed stone minerality grabs your attention. If you’ve never tasted a wine from the Priorat, here’s your chance to taste something truly extraordinary. It also scored 93 points from the Wine Advocate, if you care about such things.
Bottle 38. Quartino 13.25 Glass 9.
Red Car 2008 Box Car Pinot Noir
Box Car is produced from cool weather Sonoma Coast fruit, full of black cherry and black currant flavors with a baking spice aroma reminiscent of cinnamon. Red Car is velvety on the palate and offers a very sophisticated and enjoyable version of Pinot Noir.
Bottle 35. Quartino 12.25 Glass 8.25
Brancaia 2006 Tre Rosso Toscana
A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this proprietary blend is packed full of juicy raspberry jam flavors. Brancaia Tre is elegant and pairs well with roast duck leg or the lamb steak. It’s a wonderful wine on it’s own as well.
Bottle 28. Quartino 10.25 Glass 7.
Le Loup dans la Bergerie 2008 Languedoc Rouge
It’s funny, as soon as I fall in love with a wine region, the wine prices skyrocket. So it goes with the Languedoc and Rousillon. I just discovered this little darling and it’s about as affordable a wine you’ll find. A blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Merlot and 30% Grenache all tank fermented into a delicious raspberry/strawberry infused quaffer. Le Loup dans la Bergerie loosely translates as “wolf in sheeps clothing” Gotta love it.
Bottle 21. Quartino 8.5 Glass 5.75