From the Vines



Light, Dry Whites by the Glass and Bottle
2008 Pinot Grigio, Villa Rubini, Friuli, Italy		$8.50
	This is 100% Pinot Grigio from D.O.C. Colli Orientali Del Friuli. It has an intense straw yellow colour with gold-copper glints and is vinified in the Alsatian style. The aroma is harmonic, intensively fruity and pleasant and evolves to exotic fruits, banana and mango. $35/bottle
2008 Riesling, Niagara College, Niagara-on-the-Lake		$7.50
	This wine brings aromas of lime and lemon, with refreshing flavors of white peaches, grapefruit and apricots; it has a lively, zesty finish. $30/bottle
2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Petirrojo, Chile		$8.00
	This particularly pale bright green-yellow wine, with refreshing aromas, clear tropical hints, tempting sweet cucumber and pink grapefruit notes provides freshness and a pleasant touch of green apple. $34/bottle
Full-Bodied Whites by the Glass and Bottle
2007 Chardonnay, Hunt, Australia		$7.50
	This wine is pale straw in color with aromas of apple and melon complexed by partial oak fermentation. These characters carry through on the full-flavored palate which shows the fine balance and a crisp, lingering finish. $32/bottle
2008 Gruner Veltliner, Rabl, Austria		$10.00
	Opens with bright citrus notes with a dusting of stony mineral, lemon flavors’ splashed across the palate with a strong backbone of acidity. A touch of sweetness with a hint of herb adds depth of character to this crisp, clean white. $42/bottle
Medium-Bodied Reds by the Glass and Bottle
2009 Tempranillo, Bodegas Hermanos Pecina Joven, Rioja, Spain		$9.00
	This wine is a pure expression of the Rioja region; it is very fresh with notes of liquorice, raspberries and cherry. In the mouth it has a plump character with pleasant acidity. $37/bottle
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lotus, Paso Robles, California		$8.00
	Medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity. $34/bottle
2009 Merlot, Petirrojo, Chile		$8.50
	Smoky herbal character on the nose, brambly raspberry, blackberry & cassis with an overall body is somewhat thin after the initial taste, and the lengthy finish. $35/bottle
Full-Bodied Reds by the Glass and Bottle
2007 Tinta Roriz/Castelao/Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidigal Reserva, Portugal		$8.00
	As a medium to full-bodied bodied, modern style Portuguese red wine ithas spent several months in small oak barriques. It is deep and dark with luscious fruit, a juicy mid palate and a persistent finish. $34/bottle
2007 Zinfandel, Four Vines "Old Vine Cuvee", Paso Robles, California		$11.00
	On the nose this wine has lays of berry fruit and anise aromas with hints of spice. On the palate, blackberry and spicy plum fruit with a rich mouth feel. Big and opulent on the mid-palate with plenty of structure, trailing to a velvety toasted oak finish. $47/bottle