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We have selected a vast wine list from the various wine regions of Portugal. Portugal has a great and lavish history of wine making dating back to the 1300s. Portuguese wines are well known for the complexity, deep flavors, and balanced smoothness. Despite being small in size Portugal ranks 6th in the world in wine production. Our wines range from Portuguese Reserve wines, Portuguese Red wines, Portuguese White wines, along with a collection of Kendall Jackson, Robert Mondavi, two Rose wines and traditional house wines. Most of these wines were hand picked by the owners and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Insignia (reserve 2003)
The 2003 Insignia is layered with aromas of
blackberries, black cherries, anise, dark chocolate and coffee. The aromas
and flavors are framed by mouth-coating tannins and followed by extremely
long finish.
Robert Mondavi Opus One 2003 (Napa Valley)
A Moderately deep garnet, this
vintage of Opus One offers aromas of black berry, plum, hazelnut, graphite,
olive oil cocoa and dried cherries. This wine taste presents nuances of dark
chocolate, black licorice and herbs linger on the finish.
Barca Velha (Reserva 1995)
This may be Portugal¹s best wine, and is very
difficult to find. It is only made in select years when the grapes used for
this wine are at their finest. It has a lovely nose of violets and rich dark
berry fruits. On the palate this wine boasts a tart black cherry and cassis
flavor with fine-grained tannins and solid natural acidity. This is a deep
wine with a long palate sensation. A heavy tasting wine in which its
concept is inspired by the famous Bordeaux region in France.
Mouchâo (Tonel N; 3-4 2001)
A "Super Cuvee" made only in EXTRAORDINARY
YEARS. The unique "terroir" and microclimate existing in the specific
valley where the Alicante Bouschet is planted, leads to the unique style of
Mouchao. Very meaty. Huge body and complexity. Unbelievable concentration.
Sage, Eucaliptus, Mint Plums and spices. The longer it is open the further
it develops. Only 50 3 packs were imported.
Vinho Reserva - Reserved Wines
1. Esporao Garrafeira 2000 - Bottle $105.00
A Rich Elegant wine showing both power and finesse. This wine is aged for 18 months in specially made Lagares (Marble) that are designed for small and focused productions of wine. Boasting a beady aroma mix of berry fruits, spices, toast, and Smokey oak. The palate of this wine is long and consistent with supple fruit and supportive tannins. This is truly one of our finest wines.
2. Casa Burmester Reserva 2002 - Bottle $46.00
A Medium Bodied Red Wine from Portugal's Famed Douro Valley
3. Donna Maria Reserva 2003 - Bottle $ 69.00
A Full Bodied Red Wine that is fermented in ancient Marble (Lagares) then aged in French Oak Casks for one year, Resulting in a rich fruit aroma with hints of mint and spices and an intensely red appearance.
4. Santa Vitoria Reserva 2004 - Bottle $ 48.00
A Full Bodied Red that is aged for 12 months in French Oak Casks and then aged further in the bottle for one year before it is released, this provides this wine with a flowery aroma with notes of Chocolate, spices, and pure cocoa spices
5. Casa de Santar Reserva - Bottle $50.00
A Medium Bodies Red With a round, full, velvety texture, the well balanced with hints of berries and spices. (This wine has not been filtered)
6. Marques de Borba Reserva 1999 - Bottle $79.00
Sumptuously rich on the palate, this is one of Portugal’s finest wines. Produced at the Joao Portugal Ramos estate, it is dense, concentrated and smoky, with brilliant rich tannins.
7. Esporao Reserva 2002 - Bottle $38.00 Glass $10.00
A Full Bodied Red that has ripe plump fruit flavors, especially plum, with accents of black pepper, tea and tobacco.
8. Vale Do Bomfim Reserva
A Full Bodied Red that is rich and complex. It's flavor is deep in ripe fruit, with great oak integration and features robust tannins.
9. Post Scriptum Classic - Bottle $66.00
The aroma shows ripe fruit character with hints of raspberries as well as tobacco and a discreet touch of oak. The palate is full and rich, with a flavorful plumy character.
10. Mouchao (Reserva 2002) - Bottle $90.99
A Delightful array of scents populate your nose from the very first moemnt. From Eucaliptus to mint, to black cherry and plumbs. A great balance between the wood notes and fruit. The tannic backbone is still very presetn, letting you take a peek at the years to come. A wine to enjoy with heavier sauced meals.
11. Requenos (Garafeira Do Socios) 2000 - Bottle $51.00
Matured in Portuguese Oak Barrels this medium bodied red is first released to members of the alentejo cooperative and the remaining bottles are offered to the market.
12. Quinta de Cabriz reserve 2003 - Bottle $38.00
Another great reserve wine that hails from the famed Dao region. This wine follows a tradition of being made from carefully selected grapes, aged in French Oak Casks, which all results in a wine that is perfect to be consumed right away or to be left in the bottle to gain complexity.
13. Visconde de Borba Reserve 2003 - Bottle $46.00
A full bodied reserve wine that is aged first in American oak casks and the in French oak casks before it is vinified in tradition lagares (Marble) for 12 months and further aged for one year in the bottle before release. It boasts a very dark ruby color, and it tastes has hints of ripe fruit, plumb, and vanilla.
14. Quatro Castas Reserva 2002 - Bottle $48.00
A full bodied wine that is made from a selection of Esporao's best four varietal wines, that are blended into four equal parts, producing a rich full bodied wine that is deep and balanced, barrel maturation provides a taste with hints of oak, and complex berry flavors.
15. Castello D’alba Reserva 2003 - Bottle $29.00
A Full Bodied Red Wine from the famed Douro Valley that is Silky Smooth, with Hints of Blackberry, Red Plum, and a hint of Creamy Vanilla.
16. Bodega Norton Reserve Malbec 2004 (ARGENTINA) - Bottle $49.50
A Medium Bodied reserved wine from the famed DAO region, this wine boasts a ruby color an, elegant fragrance, and a deep taste that finishes smooth and a great tannin structure that provides it with good evolution in the bottle.
17. Adro Da Se (Reserva 2000) - Bottle $30.00
A medium bodied reserved wine from the famed DAO region, this wine boasts a ruby color, elegant fragrance, and a deep taste that finishes smooth and a great tannin structure that provides it with good evolution in the bottle.
18. Markham Petit Syrah (Napa Valley) - Bottle $79.00
Aromas of blackberry syrup foretell the lush texture, while bitter chocolate, nut brittle and vanilla, rich, syrupberry flavores lend this behemoth a touch of grace.
19. Villa Antinori Toscana 2002(Italia) - Bottle $53.00
60% cabernet sauvignon, 15%merlot, 5% syrah, grapes from Tuscany refined for 12 months in Italian oak casks and aged further in the bottle for another 8 months.
20. Frei Joao (Colheita 2000) - Bottle $39.00
A light bodied red wine from the Bairrada region of Portugal
Vinho Tinto -Portuguese Red Wines
30. Quinta de S. Fransico 2004 (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $21.00
A light bodied red that is aged for 9 months in barrels that is full of red berry aromas and exuberates a ruby appearance
31. Herdade Grande (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $20.00
A full-bodied red wine with a fruity scent, that is well integrated with wood, and it is rich flavored but very concentrates.
32. Bailado Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (CHILE) - Bottle $15.00
A Ruby Red Cabernet Sauvignon, it is complex wine that features hints of fruit, citrus, and toasted nuts.
33. Zimbro (Portugal) - Bottle $39.00
The First Wine Produced from the Quinta do Zimbro that is located in the famed Douro valley, it features a smooth fruity aroma and is balanced by being aged in oak casks for 9 months.
34. Castas de Santar 2003 (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $18.00 Glass $5.00
A wine that has an elegant aroma of wild berries, spices, and a subtle sent of oak creating a harmonious complexity
35. Tradicao 2002 (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $21.00 Glass $6.00
Bursting with cherry and blueberry aromas, oak aging adds complexity and also balances the finish into a soft smooth taste.
36. Monte Velho (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $18.00 Glass $6.00
A medium bodied red wine that is complex with ripe fruit and oak flavors, providing a smooth finish.
37. Robert Mondavi Merlot Select (NAPA VALLEY) - Bottle $26.00 Glass $6.50
38. Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon (NAPA VALLEY) - Bottle $26.00 Glass $6.50
39. Piccini Chianti 2005 (ITALIA) - Bottle $18.00 Glass $5.00
An Italian Favorite that starts soft on the palate and finishes with a clean delicate fruit taste
40. Conde De Vimioso (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $19.00 Glass $5.50
A great wine form Ribatejo, this young red shows good body with notes of ripe fruit well integrated with the wood, and also a good balance between the fruit and tannins.
41. Cado (Portugal) - Bottle $30.00 Glass $6.50
This wine has intense aromas of mature red fruits matched with spices and toasted notes.
42. Masi Valpolicella 2005 (Italia) - Bottle 32.00
Deep red with bright reflections. Attractive bouquet with promise of a
refreshing nose and a good strucutre on the palate. Fresh and velvety smooth
mouth feel. Bitter cherry and plum flavors.
43. Adega Borba. PT (Portugal) - Bottle 20.00
A unique charactore of wine that exhibits
subtle flavors of ripened fruit with touches of spices that all provides a
well rounded and smooth finish
44. Quinta dos Grilos (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $20.00
A limited production wine that has been aged for 6 months in French oak Casks, this provides it with great balance and length.
45. Dona Ermelinda 2004 (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $22.00
A great wine made with 100% Castelao Grapes. Fruity. Pleasant, well structured this wine is perfect for light meats and cheese.
46. Vale Da Torre (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $17.00
This wine has a focused fruit flavor and is well structure with firm tannins. It has a noticeable balance of acidity and a gentle and smooth taste.
47. Gabbiano Chianti Classic 2004 (ITALIA) - Bottle $34.00
Full of rich and invigorating flavors with tones of berries and pepper from the Gabbiano Estate located in the heart of Tuscany
48. Bodega Norton (Malbec 2006) (Argentina) - Bottle $29.50
Full of rich and invigorating flavors with tones of berries and pepper from the Gabbiano Estate located in the heart of Tuscany
Vinho Verde - Portuguese White/Rose Wines
50. Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Special Reserve (NAPA VALLEY) - Bottle $26.00
51. Kendall Jackson Sauvignon Blanc (NAPA VALLEY) - Bottle $26.00 Glass $6.50
52. Esporao (Reserva 2005) (Portugal) - Bottle $38.00
Our only reserved white wine that is made from carefully selected Portuguese grapes that are fermented in New American Oak Casks, providing a rich and well balanced dry wine with great depth and complexity.
53. Muros Antigos (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $34.00
A fantastic Alvarinho, that is very complex, something between a deep gewürztraminer a fresh sauvignon blanc and a fruity moscat.
54. Candado das Vinhas (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $17.00
From the Alentejo Region in Portugal this wine is sharp, aromatic and well balanced with a distinct fruity flavor
55. Terra Antiga 2005 (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $15.00 Glass $5.00
A traditional Portuguese white wine that is light and full of fruit tones
56. Vila Verde Vinho Verde 2005 (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $18.00 Glass $5.25
This wine features a flowery perfume along with a scent of green apple. It is also dry but refreshing and serves perfectly as an appetizer wine.
57. Vila Verde (Alvarinho 2005) (Portugal) - Bottle $29.50
From the Vinho Verde Region. this wine has ripe green fruits and citrus flavors. The wine has a dry and fresh palate, with an elegant finish.
58. Robert Mondavi Select Chardonnay (NAPA VALLEY) - Bottle $26.00 Glass $6.50
59. Babich Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) - Bottle $38.00
Fleshy flavors of grapefruit, lime juice and intense minerality.
60. La Marca Pinot Grigio (ITALIA) - Glass $5.00
61. Trinity Oaks Chardonnay (NAPA VALLEY) - Glass $5.00
62. Lancers (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $18.00 Glass $5.00
A light rose that is appropriate for every occasion
63. Prova Regia (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $18.00 Glass $5.25
Very soft and fresh wine with a delicate body, an intense lemon palate and a strong fruity nose, with a long vivid clean taste
64. Muralhas (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $22.00 Glass $6.00
The most recognized vinho verde in Portugal. Dense in fruit, a good structure and complexity resulting from the high percentage of Alvarinho allow this white wine to be paired with stronger dishes like grilled fish, shrimp, and chicken.
65. QM Alvariho 2005 (PORTUGAL) - Bottle $28.00
A traditional white wine from the Alvarinho Region of Portugal, with a clean fresh crisp taste.
Sparkling wines & champagnes
70. Roger goulart (Brut Reserva) (spain) - $28.50
71. Roger Goulart (Semiseco Reserva) (Spain) - $29.99
72. Roger Goulart (Brut Rose) (Spain) - $31.00
73. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin (Brut Champagne) (France) - $69.95
74. Perrier Jouet (Grand Brut Champagne) (France) - $60.00
75. G.H. Mumm (Cordon Rouge Champagne)(France) - $68.00
76. 76. Mumm Napa (Brut Prestige)(Napa Valley) - $35.00
77. Zardetto (Prosecco) (Italian Sparkling wine brut) - $28.99
paired well with all seafood
Light And Fruity, With a Refreshing Hint Of Bubbles The ITALIANS Call "Frizzante"
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