Flights - The Cornelia Street Cafe

Flights
3 SMALL GLASSES PER FLIGHT 15
INDIVIDUAL GLASS/BOTTLE PRICE
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SPARKLING-------------------------------------------------
Twinkle, Twinkle
6 Grapes in 3 Festive Bubblies from 3 European Countries
1. Cava
Castillo Perelada Brut Reserva, Spain
(Macabeo, Parellada, Xarello) 10/40
2. Prosecco DOC
Primatera, Italy
(Prosecco!) 10/40
3. Provence Sparkling Rosé
Rivarose, Provence, France
(Syrah, Cinsault) 12/45
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WHITE----------------------------------------------------------
1. Tour de France White
3 Single Varietals
from 3 of the Great Wine Growing Regions of France
1. Sancerre
(Sauvignon Blanc)
La Porte de Caillou, Loire 15/60
2. Pinot Blanc
Albert Seltz, Alsace 10/40
3. Viognier
Domaine Le Colombier, Rhône 10/40
2. California Dreaming
6 Grapes in 3 Brilliant Whites from the Golden State
1. Riesling Jekel, Monterey, CA 10/40
2. Chardonnay
Cuvée Cornelia, Central Coast, CA 12/45
3. Patelin de Tablas Blanc
(Grenache Blanc, Rousanne, Marsanne, Viognier)
Patelin, Paso Robles, CA 14/55
Tonight’s Special Wine 15/60
►Pinot Noir
Etesian, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma, 2008
Etesian is named for the famous cooling Mediterranean wind.
Here a similar climate produces a stunning, beautifully aged
Pinot Noir: silky, smooth, delicate, w/gorgeous ripe raspberry,
cherry notes & subtle hints of eucalyptus & bay leaves.
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Please consult our Flights List—7 Flights take off nightly —
& our Wine List where there are
35 Wines Available By the Glass
FULL DESCRIPTIONS ON OUR BY THE GLASS LIST
Flights
3 SMALL GLASSES PER FLIGHT 15
INDIVIDUAL GLASS/BOTTLE PRICE
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ROSÉ------------------------------------------------------------
A Rosé is a Rosé is a Rosé
10 Glorious Grapes in 3 Dazzling Shades of Pink
1. Pinot Noir
Villa Wolf, Pfalz, Germany
(Pinot Noir!) 10/40
2. Côtes de Provence
Domaine de Rimouresq, Cru Classé, Var, France
(Grenache, Cinsault, Tibouren, Syrah, Mourvèdre) 12/45
3. Argiolas
Serra Lori, Isola del Nuraghi, Sardinia
(Cannonau, Monica, Carignano, Bovale Sardo) 10/40
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RED---------------------------------------------------------------
1. Tour de France Red 9 (or 8) Glorious Grapes in 3 Classic Reds
from 3 of the Great Wine Growing Regions of France
1. Chinon
(Cabernet Franc)
Domaine Grosbois, Loire 12/45
2. Côtes-du-Rhône (Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cinsault) Domaine du Père Caboche 10/40
3. St Emilion
(Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc)
Château de Malengin, Rothschild 2010 15/60
2. California Dreaming 3 Classic Grapes from the Golden State
1. Pinot Noir
Cuvée Cornelia, Central Coast, CA 12/45
2. Zinfandel Old Vine
ZaZin, Lodi, CA 12/45
3. Cabernet Sauvignon
Uppercut, Napa, CA 14/55
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DESSERT-----------------------------------------------------
How Sweet It Is!
3 Dessert Wines from the New & Old World
1. Mistela
Vall de Xaló, Spain 10/40 (500ml)
2. Sauternes
Chateau Guiraud 12/45 (375ml)
3. Tannat
Alcyone, Uruguay 12 /45 (500ml)
FULL DESCRIPTIONS ON OUR BY THE GLASS LIST
ByTheGlass White
House Plonk GLASS 8 HALF LITER 25 LITER 40
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►Pinot Grigio IGT Caposaldo, Delle Venezie, Italy
Perfect Pinot from the heart of Pinot Grigio—hints of peach & citrus;
light, soft. crisp, refreshing 10/40
►Albariño Dozoe, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain
Exquisite blend of 5 Spanish grapes—45% Albariño, 31% Caiño
Blanco, 14% Treixadura, 8% Loureiro, 2% Godello;
Crisp, elegant, w/intense aromas of fruit (pear, apple, lemon),
aromatic herbs & white flowers 10/40
►Pinot Blanc Albert Seltz, Alsace, France
Classic Pinot Blanc, supple, subtle, w/ peach & pear aromas, &
delicate floral notes—what could be better? 10/40
►Sancerre La Porte Du Caillou, Loire, France
The great Sauvignon Blanc of France, the white wine of royalty, grown
2 hours from Paris (maybe 3 by coach) by the great Henri Bourgeois
—fresh, crisp, elegant, harmonious, superbly balanced 15/60
►Sauvignon-Blanc Ned, Waihopi River, Marlborough,
New Zealand The quintessence of NZ S-B—passionfruit, fresh
squeezed limes, musk, melon; light, crisp, fresh, precise, great
minerality—the sparkle and clarity of a fresh cut diamond 12/45
►Torrontes Alta Vista Classic, Argentina.
The only indigenous South American grape. Intense, yet delicate
aromas of white roses, pink grapefruit & pears. Fresh, intense,
balanced. Think Sauvignon Blanc w/ a really cool Latin accent 9/35
►Chardonnay Cuvée Cornelia, Central Coast, CA
Made for us in the cooler climate of the Central Coast, this is classic
restrained California Chardonnay: bright & floral w/ touches of ripe
peaches & pear; unoaked, fresh, rich, flavors of exotic fruit 12/45
►Grüner Veltliner Landhaus Mayer, Lower Austria Elegant, beautifully balanced; apples & pineapple, minerals & herbs,
spice & pepper; round, deep, smooth, w/ lovely long finish. 10/40
►Chenin Blanc Mooiplaas Estate, Stellenbosch, South
Africa. The classic white wine of the Loire brilliantly reinvented in
South Africa—dried white peach, honeycomb, medium to full body,
bright minerality, rich & comforting 10/40
►Riesling Jekel, Monterey, CA
Classic California Riesling—lively, fresh, crisp, fruity, w/fresh
apricots, a touch of peach & lime, a slight sweetness w/ nicely
balanced acidity 10/40
O►Viognier Domaine Le Colombier, Rhône, France
The great white grape of the Rhône, one of the most difficult and
rewarding to cultivate, saved from near extinction in the ’60s and now
joyously resurgent—full, aromatic, balanced, delicious 10/40
O►Tokaji Montinore, Willamette Valley, OR 2012
See the Northern Whites! Exquisite, versatile, aromatic blend of 4
Northern European white grapes: Gewurtztraminer (39%), MüllerThurgau (37%), Riesling (19%), & Pinot Gris (5%). Certified
organic, nay even biodynamic. 10/40
O is for Organic!
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ByTheGlass Red
House Plonk GLASS 8 HALF LITER 25 LITER 40
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O►Chinon Domaine Grosbois, Loire, France Totally
organic. 100% Cabernet Franc. 92 points WS: "Elegant, unoaked,
silky & soft, w/ plump cherry & green peppercorn notes. Bursting
with youthful freshness, readily approachable . . . delicious." 12/45
►Skyline Red Sawtooth Vineyard, ID 2012—yes,
Idaho! Marvelous blend of 5 (count ’em, 5) grapes: 38% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 21% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1%
Petite Verdot—blackcurrant, rhubarb, cherry, plum & spice; lovely
velvety tannins, w/ 14 months in French & American oak 10/40
►Tempranillo Dama del Lago, La Seca, Spain 2012
5 months in new French & American oak; intense aromas of black
wild fruits; soft, silky, well balanced, w/ a lingering finish 10/40
►Pinotage Petit, South Africa.
The classic red grape of South Africa, grown in untrellised bush-vine
(“Bosstock”) vineyards—medium bodied,
elegant, red berries, w/ a hint of spice 10/40
►Pinot Noir Cuvée Cornelia, Central Coast, CA
Made for us in the cooler climate of California’s Central Coast, the
perfect temperature for Pinot Noir—8 months in oak, soft tannins,
ripe flavors of cherry, plum & strawberry 12/45
►Côtes-du-Rhône Domaine du Père Caboche
Succulent, hearty, peppery, w/dark berry fruit, from the Mayor of
Chateauneuf—look at our tables! 10/40
►Merlot Hansen Cellars, Lodi, CA 2013. Remember
Merlot? It used to be America’s favorite red before that damned
movie Sideways! Well, welcome back, M! Here you are in all your
California glory—rich garnet in color, aromas of toasted oak, cherry
& plum,w/ delicate tannins & a lovely soft rich finish! 12/45
►Saint-Emilion Château de Malengin, Edmond de
Rothschild 2010 Great classic Bordeaux from a medieval fortress
built on limestone soil. Powerful & complex, w/ ripe black fruits,
elegant oak & spice. Warm, round, & remarkably balanced finish.
Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon 15/60
►Zinfandel Old Vine ZaZin, Lodi, CA 2010
From 100-year-old vines a concentrated & spicy, yet fruity (think
dark black cherry) wine, aged in French & American oak barrels:
unique expression of the only native American grape 12/45
►Malbec Reserve Sur de los Andes, Mendoza,
Argentina 2012. Beautiful deep, rich Malbec from the foothills of
the Andes w/long maceration & 8 months in oak. Blueberry,
boysenberry w/ a touch of minerality 14/55
►Cabernet Sauvignon Uppercut, Napa Valley, CA.
2010. Classic Napa Cab—lush blackberry, black cherry, cocoa,
layers of spice & espresso, elegant, velvety, perfectly structured 14/55
►Aglianico Irpinia Nativ, Campania, Italy. Sometimes
called the Barolo of the South, this award-winning Aglianico is deep
intense ruby purple in color w/ rich aromas of black fruit & spicy
notes of cocoa & smoke; ripe soft tannins; robust, rich, perfectly
balanced. Aglianico? Brought here by the Greeks in about 800 BC.
Ellenico! Of course! 14/55
O is for Organic!
ANY 3 SMALL GLASSES FROM OUR BY THE GLASS LIST
ByTheBottle Bubbly
Gruet Blanc de Noirs Albuquerque, NM
(Best American Sparkling Wine—New Yorker) ½ bottle 30
LeNoble Champagne Grand Cru, Cuvée Brut Intense,
(Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier—“Top 20 Champagnes”
La Revue des Vins de France) 95
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 125
Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2002 Brut
(51% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Noir, 23% Pinot Meunier)
A truly exceptional vintage!! Elegant & Crisp, with aromas of
toasted brioche, pear, and toasted almond. Candied Citrus, mandarin
orange, w/ a creamy roundness & and incredibly long lasting finish!
93 points from Wine Spectator. 150
ByTheBottle White
Vermentino Lunae, Liguria, Italy. Decanter Magazine Gold
Trophy Award. “One of the Best Vermentinos in the World.” Citrus,
apricot & floral notes, w/ a hint of salinity from ocean breezes 55
Patelin de Tablas Blanc Tablas Creek, Paso Robles,
CA Superb blend of Rhone grapes–Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne,
Grenache Blanc, from the owners of Chateau de Beaucastel 55
Chardonnay Newton, Napa & Sonoma, CA
Absolutely the tops–93 points WS–“wonderful, silky, elegant,
concentrated, sophisticated, smooth, ripe, rich & creamy.” 65
Sauvignon Blanc/Sauvignon Musque Venge,
Juliana Vineyard, Napa, CA. Extremely limited release! 75%
Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sauvignon Musque. Lightly aged on the lees
in French oak--clean, fresh, floral (rose & jasmine), tropical
(pineapple, cantaloupe, ripe watermelon), mouthwatering, intense,
viscous, w/ a long lingering finish. In a word, “Yum!” 70
Pouilly Fuissé Vielles Vignes Domaine Cordier 2014
One of the Top Ten White Burgundies—Decanter Magazine
Heady, rich apple nose. The full-bodied, concentrated, spicy palate has
both grip and chewiness. It’s vigorous and long with impeccable
balance; as good as it gets 75
Savennières Les Vieux Clos, Chateau de la Roche-auxMoines, Nicolas Joly, Loire, France 2010 Extraordinary!
Biodynamic! From the most celebrated winegrower in the Loire, an
exceptional Chenin Blanc, harvested w/ 20% noble rot, which gives it
a deep yellow color, intense concentration & complexity 85
Rosé
►Côtes de Provence Domaine de Rimouresq,Cru
Classé, Var, France. Classic Cru Provence rosé: dry, racy acidity,
great minerality w/a hint of tangerine spritz, floral, peach &
strawberry aromas. 12/45
►Argiolas Serra Lori, Isola del Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy
Magical rosé from Cannonau, Monica, Carignano, Bovale Sardo
grapes—pungent, potent spices; glorious, zesty fruit 10/40
►Pinot Noir Villa Wolf, Pfalz, Germany
100% Pinot Noir! Bright, refreshing, delicate, focused, w/ strawberry,
raspberry & bright cherry aromas—& a hint of sparkle! 10/40
ByTheBottle Red
Cabernet Franc Lang & Reed, Napa Valley, CA 2012
From 4 vineyards in Napa & Lake Counties, a brilliant translation
from the French. Light, with Vegetal Notes & soft tannins. 60
Pinot Noir Patton Valley Estate, Gaston, Oregon 2010
Classic Oregon Pinot. Earthy, w/ notes of plum, lavender, & wild
raspberries. Dense, lively, silky, expansive, harmonious 65
Cabernet Sauvignon Savage, Napa Valley, Calistoga,
CA 2009 The acme of California Cab—mature, elegant, full bodied,
rich, deep, beautifully aged. Classic California Cabernet. 85
Syrah Novelty Hill, Columbia Valley, WA 2012
A limited production; full bodied with soft ripe plum, flavors of
chocolate, black cherry, & a lingering sultry spicy finish. 65
Crozes-Hermitages
Domaine Des Hauts Chassis, France 2013 From a pioneering
grower of the Rhône, the sexiest Syrah of all 60
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vielles Vignes Elisabeth
Chambellan, Rhone, France 2011. One of the great classic reds
from the famous CDP producer, Jean Pierre Boisson. 60% Grenache,
25% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Ygiagam. Old vines, great depth,
spicy plum flavors, medium bodied—brilliant! 75
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
Château Fleur Cardinale, Bordeaux, France 2008.
One of the truly great classic wines of Bordeaux 120
Barolo DOCG Casa E.Di Mirafiore, Piedmonte, Italy
2010 Legendary Nebbiolo from Piedmont, rich, supple, round,
gorgeous 70
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Collina dei Lecci, Italy
2008 Classic Sangiovese, beautifully structured & balanced;
macerated sour cherry, hints of white pepper, barnyard funk, mint,
leather, cedar 75
Amarone Della Valpolicella Torre del Falasco 2009
Deep, velvety; great richness & character. Fruit forward, think
chocolate covered Cherry and Red Licorice. 85
Super Tuscan DOC Grattamacco, L’Alberello, Italy
2011 (70% CabSauvignon, 25% Cab. Franc, 5% Petite Verdot)
Dark fruit, oak, & leather; incredibly rich & complex; full bodied
w/ a very long finish. A truly remarkable, one of a kind wine!! 120
The CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ
is the recipient of the
Waterford Crystal/Tasting Panel
Award of Distinction for
Best Wine-By-The-Glass Program
not to mention
Top 100 Restaurants of NY Time Out
Best of New York Food Village Voice
Inspired Cuisine Village Arts Award
"Must" Bar New York Post
Cocktails
Cornelia Pink Sangria GLASS 9
Rosé Wine, Apricot Brandy,
Peach Schnapps, Fresh Fruit
HALF LITER 25 LITER 40
The Blackbird
Peligroso Tequila, Fresh Blackberries, Simple Syrup,
Cava Float 12
Apples to Apples
Ciroc Apple, Beneroy Calvados,
Apple Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice 12
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The Trillionaire
Landy VSOP Cognac, Luxardo Maraschino,
Disaronno Amaretto, Becherovka,
Black Walnut Bitters 14
Kiwi Kickstarter
Nolet’s Gin, St. Germain,
Fresh Kiwi, Fresh Lime Juice, Cava Float 14
Calypso’s Crush
Diplomatico Añejo Rum, Captain Morgan Cannon
Blast, Fresh Jalapeño, Mango Juice, Lemon Juice 14
Beers
DRAUGHT BEER 8
Radiant Pig Junior IPA Downingtown, PA
Speakeasy Pop Gun Pilsner San Francisco, CA
Bell’s Two Hearted Pale Ale Kalamazoo, MI
Boulevard “Tank 7” Farmhouse Ale Kansas City
BOTTLED BEER & CIDER 8
Victory Summer Ale Long Island
Corona Mexico
Firestone Pilsner California
St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat Montreal
Mackenzie’s Hard Apple Cider(Gluten Free) NY
Rekorderlig Pear Cider(Gluten Free) Sweden
Amstel Light / Heineken Holland
Clausthaler (Non-Alcoholic) Germany