Friday & Saturday Tasting
8-9pm
each week our resident sommelier hosts a special wine tasting at our 12 foot, candle lit tasting table. described by many as "a fun, edgy, interactive and disarmingly boutique experience" each unique wine is paired with a hand crafted canapé from our charcuterie station. whether you are a wine rookie or an experienced palate, our saturday tastings are perfect for all wine enthusiasts.
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Happy Hour
| Tuesday – Sunday 4pm – 8pm | ||||
| $3 | Drafts, Budweiser & Budlight |
$5 | Wine Specials & Sangria |
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| $4 | Well Drinks |
$10 | Wine Flight Specials |
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Menu
• Speciality Cocktails
• Wines by the Glass
• Domestic Wines
• International Wines
• Beers
• Bottle Service
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Small Bites
| Boards | S | L | S | L | ||
| Cheese Board | 13| | 19 | Meat Board | 14 | | 21 | |
| An assortment of cheeses from around the world, pairs well with almost any white wine. | Three exotic meats from farm to fowl, pairs well with our Leal "Threesome" blend. | |||||
| Mixed Veggie Board | 10 | Mixed Board | 23 | |||
| Marinated red peppers, heirloom tomatoes, artichoke hearts and an assortment of olives. A great option for our vegetarian friends. | Three meats and three cheeses, great for sharing with a group (also, pairs well with our Hawley Viognier). | |||||
| Blend Board |
23 | Dessert Board | 10 | |||
| Two meats and cheeses paired with our marinated veggies, a perfect sample of all our delicious choices. | Ask your server for details regarding this week's tasty treat. |
Speciality Cocktails
| $10 |
Caprese Martini |
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| All our specialty drinks are made from scratch, please be patient while our barstaff makes you the best drink possible | finlandia vodka served up with muddled cucumber, basil and sun dried tomatoes | |
| Stingling |
Truffle Shuffle |
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| muddled grapes, st. germain, champagne | truffle oil infused sobieski vodka, parsley and lemon | |
| Gaslamp Lady |
Diablo Bonita |
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| strawberry & kiwi, skyy vodka, new amsterdam gin, flor de cana rum, triple sec, sour mix, and sprite | blue coat gin, lime, red bell pepper puree, rosmary | |
| Paloma |
Sour Grapes |
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| casa noble crystal, lime, grapefruit simple syrup, served with a sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper rim | raisin infused wild turkey rye 101 whiskey, muddled raspeberry, lemon juice and simple syrup | |
| Manquackan |
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| duck infused woodford reserve bourbon, rasberry sweet vermouth |
Wines by the Glass
| Reds |
G | B | Whites |
G | B | |
| Guelbenzu "Red" Tempranillo Blend Ribera Del Queiles, Spain dry, sweet raisin |
7 | | 24 | Fort Ross Rose Sonoma Coast crisp, dried strawberry |
6 | | 22 | |
| Domain Chandon Pinot Meunier Carneros light,ripe strawberry |
8 | | 28 | Zenato Pinot Grigio Venezie, Italy light citrus, almond skin |
7 | | 24 | |
| Graffigna Malbec San Juan, Argentina smoky plum, coffee bean |
8 | | 28 | Arona Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand ruby red grapefruit, gooseberry |
8 | | 28 | |
| Cantine Valpane Barbera Rosso Pietro, Italy robust candied cranberry, tin |
8 | | 28 | Hess Select Chardonnay Monteray heavy cream, melon |
8 | | 28 | |
| Adastra Merlot Carneros fresh plum, cedar |
9 | | 32 | Roland Lavantureux Chardonnay Chablis, France meyer lemon, flint |
9 | | 32 | |
| Le Pigeoulet en Provence Grenache Blend Rhone Valley, France violet blossoms, tobacco leaf |
9 | | 32 | Hans Lang Sabrina Riesling Rheingau, Germany red apple, river stone |
9 | | 32 | |
| Minassian- Young Estate Zinfandel Paso Robles boysenberry jam, baking spice |
9| | 32 | Donati Pinot Blanc Paicines Central Coast baked pear, toast |
9 | | 32 | |
| Lost Canyon Pinot Noir Russian River Valley vibrant , soft red cherry |
10| | 34 | Saxon Brown Semillion Alexander Valley Sonoma lush fig, baking spice |
10 | | 34 | |
| Leal Estate Grown Syrah San Benito dark chocolate, leather |
10| | 34 | Hawley Viognier Sonoma County candied apricot, honey suckle |
11 | | 36 | |
| Salva Tierra Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley black currant, cassis |
11| | 36 | Champalou Vouvray Chenin Blanc Loire Valley, France orange blossom, wool |
11 | | 36 | |
| Bubbles by the Glass | G | B | ||||
| Tintero Moscato D'Asti Piedmont, Italy |
6 | | 22 | ||||
| Familia Oliveda Brut Joven Catalunia, Spain |
8 | | 38 | ||||
| Barth Pinot Noir Rose Brut Rheingau, Germany |
9 | | 46 | ||||
Domestic Wines
| Chardonnay | Wild White Varietals | |||||
| Goodnight Cellars Central Coast, 2007 |
24 | Luna Pinot Grigio Napa Valley, 2007 |
22 | |||
| Fritz Russian River Valley, 2008 |
34 | Elizabeth Spencer, Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County, 2008 |
34 | |||
| Artesa Reserve Carneros, 2007 |
36 | Kenneth Volk, Malvasia Blanc Paso Robles, 2007 |
34 | |||
| Barnett Sangiacomo Vineyard, 2007 |
50 | Poet's Leap Riesling Columbia Valley, 2008 |
36 | |||
| Tamber Bey Yountville, Napa Valley, 2006 this privately owned and operated winery produces all %100 estate grown wines. Their Chardonnay exudes beautiful notes of buttered toast, fresh citrus and muted tropical fruit that epitomizes California Chardonnay. |
56 | Marilyn Remark, Roussanne Loma Pacific Vineyard, Monterey, 2008 Native to the Rhone Valley in Southern France, This grape gets it's name from the brownish russet color of it's ripe berries. Known for it's spicy aroma and high acidity, this wine has a bouquet that is reminiscent of herbal tea, and is an amazing wine to pair with various cheeses. |
38 | |||
| Brewer-Clifton Santa Rita Hills, 2007 |
66 | Robert Foley, Pinot Blanc Napa Valley, 2007 |
40 | |||
| Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley, 2007 |
72 | St. Supery, Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, 2008 |
42 | |||
| Jake-Ryan Viognier Somerston Ranch, Napa Valley, 2007 Expressing a bouquet alive with aromas of lychee, tangerine and citrus, the Jake- Ryan Viognier showcases versatility that should suffice any wine drinker. Try this in place of chardonnay if you are feeling adventurous. |
33 | |||||
| Stag’s Leap, Viognier Napa Valley, 2008 |
46 | |||||
| Pinot Noir |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Erath Oregon, 2007 |
34 | Joseph Carr Napa Valley, 2007 |
30 | |||
| Handley Anderson Valley, 2006 |
46 | Ladera, Napa Valley, 2006 |
58 | |||
| Siduri Russian River Valley, 2008 |
50 | Beau Vigne Juliet’s Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2006 |
74 | |||
| Macphail Sonoma Coast, 2006 This winery specializes in Pinot Noir from various designate vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Every bottle specifies what clones of Pinot Noir are used and this particular wine recently received 91 points from wine spectator! |
52 |
Laird Mast Ranch, Napa Valley, 2005 Sourced from one of the families most prestigious vineyards in Napa valley, this wine is almost overwhelming with it’s amazing complexity and structure. There are aromas of cassis and currants that go perfectly with the wines soft tannins and voluptuous body. |
90 | |||
| Tudor Santa Lucia Highlands, 2006 |
56 | Opus One Napa Valley, 2002, 2003 |
140 | |||
| Robert Stemmler Nugent Vineyard, Russian River, 2006 |
66 | 140 | ||||
| Sea Smoke Santa Rita Hill, Santa Barbara 2007 |
74 | |||||
| Merlot |
Zinfandel |
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| Napa Station Napa Valley, 2005 |
26 | Neal Family Vineyards Napa Valley, 2007 |
36 | |||
| Donati Paicines Central Coast, 2006 |
32 | Saxon Brown Casa Santinamaria Vineyards, Sonoma County, 2005 |
42 | |||
| MacLeod Indian Springs Ranch, Sonoma Valley, 2006 “We are very focused on creating wines that capture the terroir of our unique location in the Sonoma Valley,” said Richard MacLeod, President of MacLeod Family Wines. With only 386 cases produced, this rare gem is loaded with complex layers of fruit and spice. |
40 | Titus Napa Valley, 2006 |
46 | |||
| Hill Family Estate Napa Valley, 2005 |
44 | Neyers Tofanlli Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2006 |
54 | |||
| Syrah |
Racy Red Options |
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| Consilience Santa Barbara, 2006 It's dark, mysterious, earthy complexity is what makes this wine so much fun. Consilience wines are truly helping put Santa Barbara on the map of up and coming wine regions. |
30 | Malm Cellars, Cross Blend Sonoma County, 2006 |
32 | |||
| Talmage Mariah Vineyards, Mendocino, 2006 |
46 | Fort Ross, Pinotage Sonoma Coast, 2006 In 1925, a professor of viticulture at Stellenbosch University in South Africa successfully cross bread Pinot Noir with Cinsault resulting in a new varietal called Pinotage. The result is a wine that gives dark fruit notes and structure to the classic ripe cherry flavor of Pinot Noir |
38 | |||
| Saxon Brown Flora Ranch, Sonoma County, 2005 |
50 | Leal, “Threesome,” Red Blend Napa Valley, 2006 |
44 | |||
| Cliff Creek Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2004 |
56 | Naughty, Racy, Cabernet Blend Napa Valley, 2004 |
46 | |||
| The Ojai Vineyard Roll Ranch, Santa Barbara, 2004 |
64 | Orin Swift, “The Prisoner,” Red Blend Napa Valley, 2008 |
48 | |||
| Sequel Columbia Valley, Washington, 2005 |
76 | Andrew Lane, Petite Syrah Napa Valley, 2007 |
50 | |||
| Palmina Sangiovese Santa Ynez Valley, 2006 |
52 | |||||
| Dare Cabernet Franc Napa Valley, 2005 One of the two parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc has unique spicy vegetal aromas that make it an exciting option for both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot drinkers. |
52 | |||||
| Four Vines, “Loco,” Tempranillo Paso Robles, 2006 |
56 | |||||
International Wines
| France |
Burgandy |
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| Helfrich, Pinot Gris Alsace, 2007 Also known as Pinot Grigio in Italy, and some new world countries, this wine is completely true to its style and terrior. Refined smoky notes play nicely with flavors of mango and grass. It is no surprise this wine scored 90 points in Wine Spectator. |
26 | Louis Tete, “Le Pot” Gamay Noir Beaujolais Villages, 2007 |
24 | |||
| Pierre Sparr, Gewurztraminer Alsace, 2008 |
38 | Bruno Colin, Pinot Noir Santenay, 2006 |
32 | |||
| Daniel Chotard, Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre, 2007 |
46 | Louis Tete, Chardonnay Pouilly-Fuisse, 2006 |
38 | |||
| E. Guigal, Rose Tavel, 2005 |
38 | Bruno Colin, Chardonnay Chassagne-Montrachet, 2006 This Premier Cru Chardonnay screams balance from start to finish, and really showcases how good white burgundy can be. The dried tree fruit flavors are a nice introduction to its creamy depth and brilliant finish. |
76 | |||
| Le Secrete Ivre, Viognier Blend Cotes du Rhone, 2007 |
44 | |||||
| Domaine De La Solitude, Syrah Blend Cotes du Rhone, 2005 |
26 | Bordeaux | ||||
| Domaine Tropez, Grenache Blend Cotes de Provence, 2007 |
42 | Chateau Lamonthe, Sauvignon Blanc Haux, 2008 |
26 | |||
| Domaine Les Pallieres, Syrah Gigondas, 2005 |
58 | Belles-Graves, Merlot Blend Pomerol, 2005 |
40 | |||
| Italy |
Spain / Portugal |
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| Castello Di Monastero, Sangiovese Blend Castelnuovo Berardenga, 2006 |
24 | Clemen Reserva, Alvarinho Vino Verde, Trajadura, 2007 |
24 | |||
| Vignet Massa, “Terra” Barbera Piedmont, 2001 |
30 | Flor del Montgo, Old Vine Grenache Navarra, 2006 |
28 | |||
| Villa Antinori, Sangiovese Blend Toscana, 2005 |
36 | Lagar De Cevera, Albarino Rias Baixas, 2007 |
32 | |||
| Gomba Boschetti, Nebbiolo
Albie, 2006 This is the grape varietal responsible for making famous Italian wines like Barolo and Barbaresco. Packed with fragrances of truffles, blackberry, and a hint of anise, Nebbiolo is a fun alternative option for both Pinot Noir and Tempranillo. |
36 | Laurona, Grenache Blend Montsant, Priorat, 2004 The best blended wines make a sum greater than their individual parts, and this wine is no exception. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and depth to the floral notes of fresh cut violets provided by the Grenache. The result is a marriage of flavors perfectly suited for cured meats. |
34 | |||
| Elena Walch, Pinot Grigio Alto Adige, 2007 |
38 | Vina Alberdi, Tempranillo La Rioja Alta, 2003 |
38 | |||
| Jermann, Pinot Nero Venezia Giulia, 2006 Known as Pinot Noir in most wine producing countries, many Jermann wines have a bit of a cult following. With nice spice and wet earthy notes, this one delivers all you would expect from an old world style expression of Pinot Noir |
60 | Puelles Reserva, Tempranillo
La Rioja Alta, 2001 This is one grape varietal that showcases true elegance when aged for the proper amount of time. This particular wine comes from the most acclaimed growing region in all of Spain and is showing very nicely at the moment. |
42 | |||
| Bertani Villa Arvedi, Corvina Blend Valpantena Valley, 2005 |
76 | |||||
| Germany / Austria |
Down Under |
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| Domaine Wachau,
Gruner Veltliner Wachau Valley, 2007 Known as the Austrian heritage grape, Gruner Veltliner commonly showcases pleasant citrus notes with strong aromas of freshly ground white pepper. This is great option for fans of Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino. |
24 | Marquee Signature, Chardonnay Yarra Valley, Australia, 2006 |
26 | |||
| Loimer, Gruner Veltliner Kamptal, 2007 |
34 | Heathcote Estate, Shiraz Borossa Valley, Australia, 2005 |
30 | |||
| Julius Wasem & Sohne,
Pinot Noir Rheinhessen, 2005 |
40 | Frogmore Creak, PinotNoir Tasmania, 2006 |
30 | |||
| Weingut Blees Ferber,
Riesling Auslese Piesporter Gartchen, 2007 |
58 | Kim Crawford “SP”, Gewurztraminer Park-Lands Vineyard, Gisborne, New Zealand, 2005 Although not the most notorious region for this grape varietal, Kim Crawford does a phenomenal job of using different batches of grapes with varying levels of ripeness combined with multiple methods of fermentation to create a complex wine that is true to its distinctive aromatic style. |
30 | |||
| Rudi Pichler, Riesling Terrassen, 2001 |
60 | St. Luke’s, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand, 2007 |
32 | |||
Beers
| Draft | ||||||
| Trumer Pilsner | 5 | Alley Cat Amber | 5 | |||
| Bottles | ||||||
| Budweiser | 4 | Ayinger Brau Weiss | 6 | |||
| Bud Light | 4 | Murphy's Irish Stout | 6 | |||
| Amstel Light | 5 | Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout | 6 | |||
| Corona | 5 | La Fin Du Monde | 7 | |||
| Downtown Brown | 5 | Frambois Lambic | 10 | |||
| Lagunitas IPA | 5 | |||||
| Big Bottles | ||||||
| He’brew 12 yr Anniversary | 10 | Delirium Tremens | 17 | |||
| Ephemere Apple | 12 | Triple Karmeliet | 17 | |||
| Maredsous | 15 | Chimay Blue | 18 |
Bottle Service
| Vodka | Bubbles | |||||
| Skyy | 225 | Naughty Blonde Brut | 37 | |||
| Sobieski | 225 | Weingut Barth, Sparkling Brut Rose | 47 | |||
| Finlandia | 250 | Vve Rourney & Fils, Premier Cru, NV | 75 | |||
| Ketel One | 275 | Etoile Rose, 2001 | 78 | |||
| Crystal Head | 300 | Egly-Ouriet, Arbonnay | 100 | |||
| Belvedere | 325 | Perrier Joet Rose | 200 | |||
| Jean Marc XO | 325 | Veuve Clicquot La Grand Dam, Brut, 1998 | 350 | |||
| Grey Goose | 350 | |||||
| Ultimat | 350 | |||||
| Rum | Tequila | |||||
| Flor de Cana | 225 | Corralejo Silver | 275 | |||
| Sailor Jerry | 275 | Corralejo Reposado | 300 | |||
| Zaya Dark | 300 | Casa Noble Crystal | 300 | |||
| Don Julio Silver | 300 | |||||
| Whisky/Bourbon | Don Julio Anejo | 300 | ||||
| Crown Royal | 275 | Corralejo Anejo | 325 | |||
| Makers Mark | 300 | Claze Azul Silver | 400 | |||
| Basil Hayden | 325 | Claze Azul Reposado | 450 | |||
| Jack Daniels (single barrel) | 325 | De Leon Silver | 750 | |||
| Knob Creek | 375 | |||||
| Chivas | Pitchers $75 | |||||
| 10 glasses per pitcher of our most popular specialty drinks |
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| Red Sangria | ||||||
| White Sangria | ||||||
| Mojito | ||||||
| Classic Margarita | ||||||
| Gaslamp Lady | ||||||
| Syrah Sweet Tea |