The key to keeping an
interesting beverage program is to continually revise, adjust and evolve with
market trends, requests and product availability. We take pride in going great lengths
to create a list of glass pours which are unique, fairly priced, and above all
else, examples of quality and style from the regions they represent. Here are some recent additions to our list guaranteed
to please your palate!
The soaring temperatures of summer call for refreshing white
wines to cool down on a hot day. As one
of only a handful of estate grown and
produced wines in New Zealand, the 2012
Fairhall Downs, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($12 per glass)
is the industry leader for the purest expression of Sauvignon Blanc production.
Alluring notes of pink grapefruit followed by hints of passion fruit and melon
keep the masses yearning for more. Start off your meal with our seasonal
Watermelon-Feta Salad and this delicious glass of wine.
Since 1977 the Casteel family has been producing world class
Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, and in a very short period of
time has emerged as an ambassador of prestige in the Pacific Northwest. 2011 Bethel Heights, Pinot Noir,
Willamette Valley, Oregon ($16 per glass), opens a window to the
Pacific Ocean with distinctive minerality and notes of fresh strawberry
imparted by cool maritime breezes . A marvelous pairing for Roasted Garlic
Shrimp with Tomato Confit makes this an exciting addition to our list.
Rarely found outside of California, Zinfandel is almost as
American as Apple Pie. Dating back to 1994, with a desire to create red wine
blends which highlight the unique characteristics of Zinfandel, the
2009 Paraduxx “Z”,
Napa Valley, California ($20 per glass) has been a benchmark in the expansive
portfolio of the Duckhorn Wine Company. The inviting aromas of blackberry and
caramel, followed by bramble and spice notes on the palate, match this
Zinfandel and Cabernet blend perfectly to our Filet Mignon Oscar with Butter
Poached King Crab, Asparagus and Béarnaise Sauce.
Wine Tip: If you
can’t finish your bottle of wine, white or red, put it in the refrigerator. Chemical
reactions process slower at lower temperatures, hence the process of oxidation
will be limited and your wine will remain fresh for a longer period of time.
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Kevin Bratt
Concept Wine Director
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