New World
Bistro Bar
Our eclectic wine list, like our
food menu, offers a tantalizing
array from which to choose.
It matches our food, but more
importantly, it matches
people with wines.
Questions are welcomed and
encouraged...and help
us do our job.
Cheers Ric, Jess, Kevin and
“the NWBB Winettes”
WINE LIST
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b o 6 l e s a n d e x p e r i e n c e w h a t w e REPRESENT.
Ric Orlando, Execu>ve Chef
Jessica Evans, General Manager
Kevin Tighe, Bar Manager
Everyday
Whites
Quaffer ‐ to drink hear0ly! Drink as an aperi0f, with small plates, starters, seafood dishes, and even salads. food
friendly
whites
Crisp acidity and bright fruit. Cleanse the palate and soothe the burn.
House White, Mediterranean White 22 / 6 glass Rene Barbier ‐ Catalunya, Spain A perennial “cheap wine” top pick... simple, refreshing, with aromas of tropical fruit.
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Blanc ‘11 26 / 7 glass Casarsa ‐ Veneto, Italy We love this wine! The hint of Pinot Blanc gives a nice finish and food‐
friendly freshness!
Dry Riesling ‘10 30 / 8 glass
Cave Spring ‐ Niagara Peninsula, Canada Our friends, the PennacheU Family, helped pioneer the culGvaGon of European varietals on the Niagara Peninsula. This has lovely lime and major mouth watering acGon.
Fiano ’10 38 / 10 glass
Cardone Falera Valle D’Itria, Italy
This white wine has a complex and intensely pleasant floral nose. The finish is subtle fruit aFer tones, pairing nicely with summer vegetables and fish dishes. Chenin Blanc‐Viognier ’11 30 / 8 glass
Pine Ridge ‐ California
spectrum of fruit and floral aromas, from crisp white peach, honeyed pear and sweet mango, to touches of fresh jasmine blossom and white chai tea.
Moschofilero ’10 (Organic) 34 / 9 glass
Domaine Spiropoulos ‐ ManSnia, Greece Aromas of lemon blossom and chamomile. A palate of minerals with grapefruit, lenGl and crisp apple. Staff Favorite!
Grüner Veltliner ’11 34 Dr. Frank ‐ Fingerlakes, NY Trendy, with substance to back it up. Grüner is super versaGle with New World foods. It’s fruit forward and round with hints of apple, peach, apricot and white pepper.
Albariño ’10 38 / 10 glass
MarVn Códax ‐ Rías Baixas, Spain
An excellent representaGon of Spain’s coolest style and hoLest white wine. It’s mineral driven, elegant and dry with aromas and flavors of ripe apples, peaches and apricots. Cortese, Gavi di Gavi ’10 30
ChrisSna Ascheri ‐ Piedmont, Italy Gavi loves seafood! It has a very crisp bouquet, a mineral and harmonic palate and a remarkable freshness. Estate boLled yum!
Fiano di Avellino ‘09 39
Mastroberardino ‐ Campania, Italy An ancient varietal consumed by Romans with a palate of peach, nutmeg, quince and orange blossom. The grape’s name comes from a term coined centuries ago, meaning “beloved by bees.”
Please note: We do our best to represent the most up to date vintages on our list. However, due to our sourcing of bouGque wines that are in limited quanGty, some vintages may vary by availability. Vintage changes should be noted upon presentaGon.
Pinot Blanc ‘09 32
Au Bon Climat ‐ Santa Barbara, California Light citrus and apple notes... goes with everything from light tapas to fresh fish.
Tocai Friulano ’10 29 Millbrook ‐ Hudson Valley, NY A Northern Italian Varietal grown locally, in the Hudson Valley. It is loaded with kiwi, honeydew and citrus flavors. Great with ceviche and so much more.
Dry Riesling ’11 Hermann Weimar ‐ Finger Lakes, NY 32
Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2010 pick! This is the quintessenGal Finger Lakes Riesling. It features a luxurious nose of tangerine with lingering quinine in the finish, conGnuing to make the mouth water long aFer the wine is gone.
Classic
Whites
luscious, luscious, luscious....
Chardonnay ’11 30 / 8 glass Fox Run ‐ Finger Lakes, NY RepresenGn’ the Chardonnay grapes from the Finger Lakes with style! Pear, apple and spice on the palate... soF round acidity on the finish.
Sauvignon Blanc ’11 30 / 8 glass
PorSllo ‐ Mendoza, ArgenSna Greenish yellow, with golden Gnts. A wine with supple aromas, reminiscent of citrus fruits like pink grapefruit, tropical fruits, most noGceably, white ripe peach
Chardonnay Dijon Clones ’09 38 / 10 glass
Joseph Carr ‐ Sonoma, California Local legend, Joseph Carr, celebrates the roots of great Chardonnay here. Dijon Clones from ‘75, ‘95 and ‘96 were used in this wine. Its fresh citrus and tropical fruit flavors blend smoothly with the creamy, buLered toast nuance of barrel fermentaGon.
Chardonnay ’10
Millbrook, “Proprietor’s Reserve” ‐ Hudson Valley, NY 39
Millbrook does it again... creaGng a luscious Chardonnay in our own back yard! Citrus aromas of tangerine and grapefruit, with round flavors of lemon curd, lemon meringue, and persimmon. Have you visited the vineyard yet?
Chardonnay, ’10 45 Renaud Macon Villages Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud come together to produce an elegant white burgundy that’s green, gold in color, with a touch of honey on the nose and unusually full of flavor and character, with good length on the palate. Sauvignon Blanc ’11 35 Nobilo Icon ‐ Marlborough, New Zealand The Marlborough man delivers... grapefruit, cat pee, and green grass. This is today’s New Zealand in a glass. If this is what you seek, drink this!
Sauvignon Blanc ‘10 39
Domaine Mardon, “Quincy Tres Vielles Vignes” ‐ Loire, France The village of Quincy is located about 50 miles west of Sancerre on the leF bank of the Cher river. The “Tres Vielles Vignes” cuvee is made from vines that exceed 80 years of age, rivaling many atop Sancerre.
Pink Wines
The lil’ black dresses of the wine world.
Rouviere Rosé ’11 30 / 8 glass Chateau Routas ‐ Provence, France The flavor of the heart of Provence. Bright red berry and mint aromas with a supple yet dry, crisp finish. Blends Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault with perfecGon.
Rosé Sancerre ’11 36
Francois Crochet ‐ Loire Valley, France A lip‐smacking combinaGon of juicy fruit, citrus and salinity. 100% Pinot Noir.
Bubbles
Not just for gradua0on.
House Sparkler: Cava 26 / 7 glass Poema ‐ Spain It’s fresh, fruity, light, clean and easy.
Sparkling Shiraz 32 / 8 glass
Shingleback, “Black Bubbles” ‐ Australia
Inky dark purple, pours with a frothy pink mousse. Black‐fruit aromas and a fresh, creamy texture on the palate. As quality Shiraz should be... with bubbles added ‐ and that’s fun!
Brut Rose
Gruet ‐ New Mexico 1/2 bonle 16 New Mexico Pinot Noir bubbles? So pink, so delicious. A constant best value pick.
Prosecco 29
Mioneno ‐ Treviso, Italy A classic celebraGon sparkler. Tastes of peaches, marshmallows and Gny bubbles.
Blanc de Blancs ’06 49
Chateau Frank ‐ Fingerlakes, NY Estate boLled methode champenoise made from premium estate Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. This bubbly is delicate on the nose with a creamy mouth feel.
Brut Yellow Label 75
Veuve Cliquot ‐ Reims, France Champagne to the point. There may or may not be beLer but this ALWAYS works.
Half Bottle
Project
CLASSIC
REDS
You know what you want...
2 1/2 glasses of scrump0ousness!
White
Soave Classico ’11 1/2 bonle 16
Gini ‐ Verona, Italy 89 Points ‐ Wine Advocate. Crisp and mineral rich. Great with salads, fried calamari and... Chardonnay ’10 1/2 bonle 20
La Crema ‐ Napa, California This wine truly “represents” the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley... where well‐drained, loamy soils and a marine‐influenced climate yield Chardonnay grapes with rich, balanced flavors that speak to you: “This is what a Napa Chardonnay should be.”
Pinot Gris ’10 1/2 bonle 20
Adelsheim ‐ Willamene Valley, Oregon Crisp and clean with a gentle creaminess that lends a rich, mouth‐
filling texture and a long succulent finish.
Red
Malbec ’10 1/2 bonle 22
Catena ‐ Mendoza, ArgenSna Rich and polished. BoasGng lots of pure cassis, blackberry and boysenberry fruit combined with alluring spice, integrated toast and a lingering anise note. Cabernet Sauvignon ’08 1/2 bonle 25
“Jack London” Kenwood ‐ Sonoma, California Up the hill from Benziger in Glen Ellen, this area feels like the Hudson Valley. The wine is ripe and complex with thick red currents, figs, dried cherries and a hint of spice.
Le Cigare Volant ’07 1/2 bonle 25
Bonny Doon ‐ Santa Barbara, California Randall Graham’s homage to great Rhone Wines. The boLle actually has the ingredients listed... the first of which is “grapes.” Syrah, Granache, Mourvedre, Cinsault and, oh yes, 1% Carignane. Watch out for the flying cigars.
Mediterranean Red 22 / 6 glass
Rene Barbier ‐ Catalunya, Spain Funky, earthy, herbal notes that typically accompany older, more expensive wines. Malbec ’10 30 / 8 glass
Dona Paula, “Los Cardos” ‐ ArgenSna Sustainably grown grapes. Undoubtedly the best value Malbec around. SoF and juicy, this has loads of cherry and plum fruit as well as a really wonderful texture. Cabernet Sauvignon ’10 30 / 8 glass
Nathanson Creek ‐ California Spanish grapes imported and boLled in California...firm tannins, in an Old World style.
Merlot ’10 30 / 8 glass
Cono Sur‐ Chile SoF yet serious merlot with rich black fruit and hints of toasted oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon ’09 38 / 10 glass
Josh Cellars, Joseph Carr ‐ Sonoma, California NegoGant Joseph Carr named this aFer his Dad, and the wine shows that love. This dark ruby‐colored wine opens with a cherry‐like bouquet and a hint of truffle. It’s medium bodied and very easy to drink.
Merlot ’09 49
Stag’s Leap ‐ Napa, California
When choosing a classic, sGck with the classics. This is exactly what Napa Merlot is supposed to be. Pleasant notes of Bing cherry, cola, raspberry cobbler and wet granite. Cabernet Sauvignon ’09 39
Joseph Carr ‐ Napa, California
Albany naGve Joseph Carr has hit the nail on the head with this supple rock star! Barbera D’Alba ’07 45
Mauro Sebaste ‐ St. Rosalia DOCG ‐ Italy
A Jess pick! Sure to saGsfy any Old World italian wine lover’s needs. This medium bodied red has hints of cherry and chocolate with a slight orange peel essence in the finish. It pairs beauGfully with poultry, game and cheeses.
Pinot Noir
Funky Finds
wines we’ve found...that you’ll find fun. .
... and other wanna be Burgundians!
Pinot Noir ’09 34 / 9 glass Francis Ford Coppola, “Votre Santé” ‐ California
We think this Burgundian‐style Coppola is Oscar worthy! Pinot Noir ’09 32
Lamoreaux Landing ‐ Finger Lakes, NY RepresenGng the Finger Lakes style of Pinot Noir to a tee, this wine is lightly garnet colored with a soFness that is alluring and extremely enjoyable. SoF cherry undertones and a subtle finish. This is New York terroir.
Pinot Noir ’09 39
Willamene Valley Winery ‐ Oregon The prototype for WillameLe Pinot. That round mouth feel and refined, velvety tannins with nicely balanced acidity, light black pepper spice and tart strawberry on the finish. Pinot Noir ’08 48
Joseph Drouhin, Côtes de Nuits‐Villages ‐ Burgundy, France
Red burgundy charm and true terroir in a glass. SoF fruit, subtle mushroom aromas, bright acidity and sophisGcated tannins. Pinot Noir ’08 42
Mud House ‐ Central Otego, New Zealand RepresenGng NZ with essence of cherries, flowers and the signature mushroom aroma. Ant Mackenzie’s winemaking team adheres to a strict philosophy of non‐intervenGonist techniques, believing that the best possible wines will naturally express themselves. Morgon Gamay ’09 32
Georges DuBouef, “Jean Descombes” ‐ Burgundy, France
93 Points ‐ Wine Spectator. All the wine writers are buzzing about Gamay again! What can Gamay do for you? There is a familiar aroma of violets, then remarkable substance and fleshiness. It has great finesse and elegance and pairs with a wide array of foods from meats, charcuterie, and tapas to rich salmon, tuna and vegetarian dishes.
Mourvedre ’10 34 / 9 glass
Cline ‐ Sonoma, California
Dark plum and rich chocolate meet a hint of oak.
Cabernet Franc ’10 29
Swedish Hill ‐ Finger Lakes, New York These guys produce the best cold climate reds in NY. Great berry fruits in the nose with hints of vanilla and spice in the finish. Corbieres ’09 34
Domaine de Fontesainte ‐ France
This wine is violently in your face with tobacco and sweet dark brambly fruit in the best way possible. Once it opens up it’s apparent that it’s rich fruit and subtle tannins is what really sets this wine apart.
AgiorgiSko ’10 29
Gaia ‐ Greece [Ah‐yor‐YEE‐tee‐ko] An excellent introducGon to modern Greek reds. It has the subtlety of the Old World with the fresh fruit and soF finish of the New World. Notarpanarao ’06 49
Taurino ‐ Puglia, Italy Dark, mysterious, and concentrated. Ric’s first experience with Notarpanaro back in 1993 gave him insight into what the genius of winemaking is all about. Unique and luscious. Phiale Etna Rosso ’09 (Organic) 39
Scilio de Valle Galfina ‐ Sicily, Italy A jug of berries, chocolate, coffee, cedar, and leather. Organically grown at 2500 feet above sea level, on the world’s most acGve volcano. 80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio.
Aglianico ‐Cabernet ’06 49
Tormaresco, “Bocca di Lupo”‐ Puglia, Italy It’s a statement of power, with finesse. Aromas of blueberries, oak, and a manly body ‐ substanGal and unapologeGc. The name
means “mouth of the wolf.” In Puglia, you may wish someone well with this phrase: “May you end up in the mouth of the wolf and may his throat explode.” We love you, Puglia.
Old World Reds
Know your roots!
Malbec‐Corvina ’09 34 / 9 glass
Masi Tupangato, “Passo Doble” ‐ ArgenSna Masi’s foray into ArgenGna brings the best of both worlds: Malbec’s subtle austerity and Amarones’ dense concentrated fruit. Yummy!
Grenache ’09 34 / 9 glass
Writer’s Block ‐ California
Steele Vineyard’s bringing yet another beauGful wine to the table...blending in a small amount of Counoise and Syrah to round out the body and add texture.
Cotes du Rhone ’09 34 M. CapouSer, “Belleruche” ‐ Rhône, France Organically grown grapes that deliver a big taste experience. A blend of mostly Grenache with about 20% Syrah, this wine is as versaGle as it is affordable. Da
Bombs!
We got da funk...
Zinfandel ‘09 30 / 8 glass
Murphy Goode ‐ “Liar’s Dice” Sonoma, California AromaGc with plenty of cedar, black pepper, plum and cherry‐ cola aromas. Shiraz ’10 30 / 8 glass
Yalumba ‐ Australia
Fruit driven, oak aged with hints of raspberry and cherry.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva ’06 30
Pignono ‐ Italy Mouth‐filling, rich blackberry fruit with balsamic nuance. A suite of ultra‐rich complexity of spice, vanilla, black licorice and tobacco leaf. Chakalaka ’09 35
Spice Route ‐ South Africa A jammy blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan. Uniquely South African, in the most posiGve way. An exoGc wine in more ways than just the name.
Tempranillo Tinto ‘08 49
Pesquera ‐ Ribera del Duero, Spain Daddy of the Duero ‐ this is one of our all Gme “go‐to” wines. It has an exoGcally perfumed aroma of red berries, cherry, spice cake and sandalwood. It becomes richer with air, picking up plum compote and biLer chocolate qualiGes on the palate. Shiraz ’10 29
Layer Cake, Australia This is one inky Shiraz. An explosion of dark, ripe blackberry with a touch of cigar box finish and a melange of exoGc spices. A pure fruit bomb that represents the varietal.
Tempranillo ’04 59
Bai Gorri Crianza ‐ Rioja, Spain 90 Points ‐ Robert Parker. 100% Tempranillo. Purple colored. It has an excellent aromaGc array of mineral, scorched earth and wild blackberries. This followed by a medium to full‐body with a smooth texture, layers of ripe fruit and good balance.
Zinfandel ’09 49
York Creek Ridge ‐ York Creek, California 93 Points ‐ Wine and Spirits. As saturated with fruit as any Zin could be. BeauGful, ripe, black. It’s powerful, yet gracefully restrained by pure mineral tannins, with a touch of sirah to round it out. Zinfandel ’09 59
Seghesio Family Vineyards, “Old Vines” ‐ Sonoma, California
93 Points ‐ Wine Enthusiast. It’s a massive juggernaut of blackberries, blueberries, coffee and sweet‐smokey oak. Finished with exoGc spices.
Syrah ’07 39
Jean‐Luc Colombo, Crozes Hermitage, “Les Fées Brunes” ‐ Rhone, France
Colombo is hailed as the winemaking wizard of the Rhone. This straddles the Old and New worlds, offering juicy cherry and black plum against a spicy, ferrous background. GRANDD
AMES
The NWBB Cellar Stash
WHITES
Chardonnay, “Biodynamic” ’08 (Organic) 75
Benziger, Signaterra ‐ “West Rows” of Carneros, California
The Sangiacomo “West Rows” are located in what is known as the “Sweet Spot” of Carneros. We picked this up aFer hanging out at the vineyard with the Benzigers, before the wine was even released. It’s mind‐blowing, in your face Chardonnay with pineapple, vanilla, citrus and earth. Aged in white oak. This is a memorable wine!
Friulano‐Ribolla Gialla ’07 59
La Tunella, “Biancosesto” ‐ Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Biancosesto is the result of the selecGon of the best grapes of two great indigenous vines: 50% Fruilano and 50% Ribolla Gialla. FermenGng in Slavonian oak barrels and maturing in stainless steel, its properGes are superbly balanced. Wine Spectator says “a stylish white, with papaya, lime and lavender... Drink Now.” Don’t mind if we do!
BIG
BOYS
The NWBB Cellar Stash
REDS
Napa Valley Red ’10 65
Orin Swit, “The Prisoner” ‐ Napa, California
Wine Spectator Best Wine of 2009, #47! A Zinfandel‐Cab Sauv‐Syrah‐
PeGte Syrah blend. Offers style and structure, with lively aromas of black raspberry, cracked pepper and mocha that lead to plush layered flavors of wild berry, fresh sage and licorice. Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’06 125
Robert Mondavi ‐ Napa, California
94 Points ‐ Wine and Spirits. If the ulGmate Napa Cabernet experience is what you seek, Robert Mondavi delivers in this vintage. Pinot Noir ’08 69
Chloe Creek ‐ Sonoma, California
A dream come true for wine creators Bill and Kim Comiskey, Capital Region residents! The grapes are from the best place in Sonoma, the legendary Bacagalupi Vineyards. It exudes cherries, plums, raspberries and strawberries and displays complex characterisGcs including chocolate, figs, prunes and smokiness. Nebbiolo ’04 75
Vallana, “Gaunara” ‐ Maggiora, Italy This 2000 is stunning! A nuanced and soF wine with aromaGcs of truffles, biLer orange and spice. A pure Nebbiolo that shows the love that went into the wine.
Syrah‐Cabernet ’09 75
Hope Family Vineyard, “Treana” ‐ Paso Robles, California
A big ripe wine from a warm climate. Deep ruby color. Concentrated aromas of red cherry, plum and forest are enhanced by intense flavors of dried figs, cocoa and bay leaf. Merlot ’08 69
Duckhorn ‐ Napa, California
92 Points ‐ Wine Enthusiast. World class Merlot, it can compete with any Right Bank Bordeaux.