Flour + Water - San Francisco
Tasting
TASTING HEADERS
STARTERS
PASTA
PAIRINGS
Beverage
Beer & NA Bev
- Ghostown Pilsner$10.00
- Barebottle Hazy IPA$11.00
- Alvarado St Fruited Sour 'Toucan Touch This'$16.00
- Best Day NA Kolsch$8.00
- Staff Beer [Plastic Pint]$14.00
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- Galvanina Cola$6.00
- A Siciliana Blood Orange$5.00
- Ghia NA Spritz$14.00
- Fiuggi Sparkling Water$8.00
- Sightglass Coffee$6.00
- Decaf Coffee$6.00
- Flower Head Tea$6.00
- Milk$4.00
By The Glass
- F + W Aperitivo$15.00
- GL Lebeau-Batiste Champagne$25.00
- GL Hammerling Blanc des Blancs$18.00
- GL Emilio Lambrusco$16.00
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- GL La Mesma Cortese$16.00
- GL I Custodi Carricante$20.00
- GL Manincor Chardonnay Blend$18.00
- GL I Cacciagali Falanghina$17.00
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- GL Subject to Change 'Unsung Hero'$17.00
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- GL Margins Barbera Rose$16.00
- GL Gumphof Schiava$16.00
- GL Grosjean Petit Rouge$17.00
- GL Isa Wines Mourvèdre$16.00
- GL De Forville Barbaresco$24.00
- GL Fittipaldi Bordeaux Blend$18.00
- GL Clara Marcelli Montepulciano Blend$17.00
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- CORKAGE$35.00
- HALF F+W Aperitivo$7.50
- HALF GL Lebeau Batiste Champagne$12.50
- HALF GL Hammerling Blanc des Blancs$9.00
- HALF GL Emilio Lambrusco$8.00
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- HALF GL I Custodi Carricante$10.00
- HALF GL La Mesma Cortese$8.00
- HALF GL Manincor Chardonnay Blend$9.00
- HALF GL I Cacciagali Falanghina$8.50
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- HALF GL Subject to Change 'Unsung Hero'$8.50
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- HALF GL Margins Barbera Rose$8.00
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- HALF GL Gumphof Schiava$8.00
- HALF GL Grosjean Petit Rouge$8.50
- HALF GL De Forville Barbaresco$12.00
- HALF GL Isa Wines Mourvèdre$8.00
- HALF GL Fittipaldi Bordeaux Blend$9.00
- HALF GL Marcelli Montepulciano Blend$8.50
- TASTE F+W Aperitivo
- TASTE Lebeau Batiste Champagne
- TASTE Hammerling Blanc des Blancs
- TASTE Emilio Lambrusco
- TASTE I Custodi Carricante
- TASTE La Mesma Cortese
- TASTE Manincor Chardonnay Blend
- TASTE I Cacciagali Falanghina
- TASTE Subject to Change Unsung Hero
- TASTE Margins Barbera Rose
- TASTE Gumphof Schiava
- TASTE Grosjean Petit Rouge
- TASTE Isa Wines Mourvèdre
- TASTE De Forville Barbaresco
- TASTE FIttipaldi Bordeaux Blend
- TASTE Marcelli Montepulciano Blend
By The Bottle
- Costadila Glera '450slm'$64.00
Founded in 2006 Costadila has changed what it means to make 'Prosecco'. Hailing from the more mountainous northern stretches of Italy's largest sparkling wine producing region the estate is dedicated to biodynamics, making all wines in fun and hazy petillant styles. '450slm', comes from the highest elevation fruit, in a zesty, skin-fermented, and slightly funky sparkling. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [salted lemon], STONE [apricot shrub, fermented peach], fennel, honeycomb, yeast, crushed stone, bone dry
- Ashanta Apple & Carignan Coferment$70.00
An experimental take on cider from 5th generation Oakland native Chenoa Ashton-Lewis and her playful label Ashanta Wines. This is mostly cider apples with the herbal red grape Carignan blended in, then produced as a petillant. The red fruits of the Carignan shine through, complementing the punchy orchard fruit notes of cider, a distinct mix of the two categories. Tasting Notes: RED [cherry jolly rancher, cranberry], OCHARD [cider, duh], herbs, bramble
- Scandelara, Trebbiano 'Giano'$79.00
A vibrant and distinct sparkling wine from the sprawling biodynamic estate of Scandelara, just outside of Bologna. The property is 50 + hectares planted and used for many different agricultural reasons outside of grapes, which compose just 3 hectares of the property. This is an old vine field blend that shows a bone dry style filled with flinty funk. Tasting Notes: ORCHARD [pear puree] STONE [white nectarine], flint/crushed stone, dried hay, graham cracker, dried fennel
- Casta Coste Piane Glera$68.00
Casa Coste Piane is a far cry form the bulk produced sparkling of the Prosecco DOC. Located in the far north of the region the family has been growing vines for three generations, from old vines (60+ y/o), on steep terraced vineyards of limestone. This is a bone dry, mineral, and absolutely captivating take on Italy's most produced bubbles. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [lemon], ORCHARD [green apple], STONE [white apricot], wet stone, honey, anise, chalk, zippy and fresh
- Brigo Lambrusco 'Bellota'$64.00
A delicious take on the famed sparkling red wine of Italy known as Lambrusco. Brigo is a new-wave high quality certified organic producer which makes a more dry & refreshing style of Lambrusco, which often times is produced with a lot of sweetness. The perfect foil to so many selections on the menu, from pasta to pizza a seamless match with Italian cuisine. Tasting Notes: BLUE [fresh blueberry], BLACK [blackberry], concord grape, violets, fresh clay, black pepper, eucalyptus, dry in style
- Lebeau Batiste Champagne 'Tradition'$99.00
Farmed by the same family since the 14th century, Eric Lebeau and Anne-Marie Batiste make killer and affordable Champagne. 'Tradition' is a blend of all 3 classic grape varietals aged on the lees for almost three years! This wine is a true 'bang for you buck' purchase that will please any bubbles drinker, noting a slightly more 'fruity' palate. Only 800 cases produced! Tasting Notes: RED [white strawberry, white rasperry] CITRUS [lemons zest, ruby grapefruit], brioche, pastry dough, saline
- Benoit Marguet Champagne 'Yuman'$168.00
From the legendary house of Benoit Marguet, an estate that has been producing Champagne since the late 1800's. Benoit is a bit new-age in his approach, biodynamic and regenerative farming at its core with his wines aged in Acaccia wood cask giving a distinct spice. 'Yuman' is a brisk and acid driven sugar free Champagne perfect to start a meal. Tasting Notes: ORCHARD [spiced pear, quince] white raspberry, graham cracker, chalk, subtle white flowers, fennel, dried hay
- Marie Courtin Champagne 'Resonance'$181.00
From the darling estate of Marie Courtin, vigneron Dominique Moreau is making thoughtful champagne from a single parcel in the Cote des Bar. Marie's parcel being so far south, almost next to Chablis, is almost all dedicated to Pinot Noir. 'Resonance' is 100% Pinot Noir giving a more structured richness and depth but still with a bone dry and linear palate. UNRIPE RED [white raspberry, cherry tart], ORCHARD [baked red apple], graham cracker, salted dough, wild honey
- Hammerling Chardonnay 'Lets Get Lost'$76.00
Another electric sparkling wine from the famed domestic sparkling producer, Hammerling. 'Let's Get Lost' is a high elevation Blanc des Blancs from western Mendocino produced in the same style as Champagne. Josh ages this wine for 15 months in the cellar on the lees (dead yeast cells) giving it a more brioche-like quality, finished in an almost bone dry style. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [meyer lemon, lemon oil] ORCHARD [yellow apple, pear] chalk, toasted almonds
- Sauro Maule Garganega 'Granselva'$60.00
From the young and avant-garde label of Sauro Maule comes this zesty and refreshing white blend from the hills of the northeastern Alps. The winemaking style is completely natural with no additions of sulfur, leaving a much more cider-like, and slightly flinty style of white. This is a low ABV white with a touch of texture with bracing acidity Tasting Notes: CITRUS [smoked lemon], ORCHARD [cider, crabapple], dried fennel, mustard seed, flint, crushed stone, wet hay
- De Fermo Pecorino 'Don Carlino'$79.00
From the high quality northern area of Abruzzo (Colline Teramane), the De Fermo estate. was founded in 2010, and has quickly made a name as one of the greats of Abruzzo, highlighting certified biodynamic fruit. 'Don Carlino' might be the best representation of the hard to find Pecorino grape on the market, a mineral and layered white wine with sharp acid. Tasting Notes: ORCHARD [apple cider, yellow apple skin], CITRUS [smoked lemon], flint, sea salt, dried fennel, hay, mid body but crisp
- Buona Notte Gruner Vetliner 'Puntarelle'$86.00
A slightly geeky yet super food friendly white wine from the talented hands of Buona Notte, a small Portland based winery. Here we see high elevation fruit from the Colombia Gorge of Washington produced in a classic old world style of Sauv Blanc. Savory, and holding a nice mix of tropical fruits and stone fruit pits, this is a wine that perfectly balanced fruit, herbs, & minerality. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [grapefruit pith], STONE [peach pit], TROPICAL [unripe guava], fennel, sea salt, smoke, mouthwatering acid
- Ermes Pavese Prie Blanc$91.00
One of the most unique white wines of Italy coming from the highest elevation vineyards found in Europe (1'200 meters). Here in the extreme altitude the rare Prie Blanc grape is one of the few varieties which ripens, allowing for mineral and austere white wines which evoke the stoney alpine soils. Think Chablis or very unripe Chenin Blanc in terms of style. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [fresh lemon], ORCHARD [green apple, tart pear], wet stone, honeycomb, jasmine, alpine herbs, zippy acid
- Corte Mainente, Garganega, 'Bianco Secco'$69.00
A great crowd-pleasing and easy to sell white wine loosely styled after Sauvignon Blanc from the semi-mountainous northern stretches of the Veneto. Corte Mainente is a small organic house farming particularly old vines (60-80 years old) of native white grape Garganega. A fresh and fruit forward wine with a mineral/herbal backbone. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [tangerine zest], STONE [nectarine], MELON [honeydew] wet stone, honeysuckle, green almond
- La Mesma Cortese 'Augie'$64.00
From the estate of La Mesma, three sisters who run a small organic winery located in the famed white wine region of Gavi. 'Tre Rose' is a special line done in conjunction with the importer giving a $1 from each bottle to the local shelter which he rescued his bulldog Augie. A bright and crisp white which is lean and mineral, think Sauv Blanc from Sancerre. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [lime zest], ORCHARD [green apple], STONE [white peach], chalk, wet stone, green herbs
- Col di Corte Verdicchio 'Una Anno'$74.00
Look no further for a particularly crowd pleasing style of 'Crisp White' which should be a go-to for any guests who like to enjoy slightly riper domestic white wines. Verdicchio is a zesty white grape found all across Le Marche, with this take being slightly riper. A slightly textured wine with just enough acid to feel crisp, a touch of sweetness on the palate, think domestic SB! Tasting Notes: CITRUS [lemon oils], STONE [honeyed peach], MELON [honeydew], beeswax, sea spray, jasmine, a hint of sugar
- I Custodi Carricante 'Aedes'$83.00
A stunning example of Etna Bianco from the distinct label of I Custodi, a project between owner Mario Paoluzi and Etna guru Salvo Foti. Farming is at the forefront of this label, which Salvo Foti is noted for bringing high quality organic principles to the volcano. Steel tank aged in a brisk wine which shoes its warm climate, with teeth chattering high elevation acid. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [lemon oil, salted lemon rind], ORCHARD [tart yellow apple], fennel, bay leaf, sea spray, brisk acid
- Maugeri Carricante 'Volpare'$116.00
A stunning Etna Bianco from newcomer Maugeri, a small family operation on the eastern slopes of the Volcano. Here we see steep terraced vineyards at 700m of elevation, planted on volcanic sand. The winemaking is ultra-clean and classic with Maugeri, a polished Eta Bianco reminiscent of high quality Chablis. Certified organic fruit. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [lemon oil], ORCHARD [salted yellow apple skins], flint, steely minerality, bay leaf, fennel, zippy/high acid
- Amorotti Trebbiano$134.00
This wine comes from 60 + year old vines of the Trebbiano grape, which while normally is a grape to pass on it reaches soaring heights in this one small northern corner of Abruzzo. Un-toasted oak and a bit of bottle age gives this wine slight texture, but with a powerfully mineral and acidic core. This would be very close in style to Chardonnay from Burgundy. Tasting Notes: ORCHARD [yellow apple, ripe pear], TROPICAL [grilled pineapple], fresh hay, flint, crushed stone, mountain herbs
- Andi Colombaia 'Strano Bianco'$71.00
Fausto And is an innovative winemaker from the Oltrepo Pavese whos family has been making wine in the area for generations. Being an expert with an in depth knowledge of the land and the native vines from the area, he makes wines less by the book and more by intuition. This is a super fun old white wine bursting with complexity, great for any adventurous drinker. Tasting Notes: ORCHARD [bruised yellow apple], CITRUS [preserved lemon, dried lemon peel], honeyed oats, hazelnut, saline
- I Cacciagali Falanghina 'Aorivola'$63.00
I Cacciagalli is a winery and farm run by Diana lannaccone that has been in her family since the 1600's. Located near the extinct volcano, Roccamonfina, the winery is now fully biodynamic and focuses on biodiversity in the vineyard. 'Aorivola' sees 12 hours of skin contact during fermentation creating a fresh wine with a touch of funk! Tasting Notes: TROPICAL [pineapple, mango skin, passion fruit], CITRUS [Buddha's hand], saline, rocks, hay
- Manincor Chardonnay Blend 'Contessa'$79.00
The Manicor estate dates back to 1608, built by Hieronymus Manincor who was raised to nobility by the Austrian emperor at the time. The estate was taken over by Count Michael Goëss-Enzenberg in 1991 who fully converted it to biodynamics. 'Contessa', is grown in the Alps at 500m producing a full bodied white. Think Bourgogne Blanc! Tasting Notes: ORCHARD [green apple, apricot, pear], TROPICAL [unripe pineapple] sage, sourdough toast
- Gumphof Pinot Bianco$91.00Out of stock
A beautiful textured white wine which clocks in at 14% alcohol but still holds remarkable freshness due to the high elevation terroir of the Alto Adige (500m elevation). Gumphof showcases the commonly planted Pinot Bianco, which is in the same family as the Chardonnay grape. One of the most food friendly wines on the list, a great analogue to French Chard. Tasting Notes: TROPICAL [unripe pineapple], STONE [white apricot], CITRUS [honeyed lemon], wet stone, white flowers, wax
- Principiano Timorasso$68.00
Ferdinando Principiano is known for making elegant and world class wines in a natural style from the amazing terroir of Barolo. He purchased his first vineyard in 1993 and has expanded with a focus of organic farming and biodiversity. These grapes are grown in the Alta Langa at 750 m in a soil rich of limestone giving you a lively and snappy style of Timorasso. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [lemon pith] ORCHARD [white nectarine, yellow apple] watermelon rind, saline, gravel, petrol, beeswax
- Vallorani Offida Passerina 'Zaccari'$59.00
A very unique textured white wine that while coming from an esoteric grape and region, tastes very similar to French Chardonnay. The white grape Passerina is farmed from older vines in the far south of the Marche on limestone rich soils. The wine is aged in larger neutral barrel to broaden and round the texture. A saline and mineral textured white wine. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [preserved lemon], TROPICAL [roasted pineapple], ORCHARD [yellow pear], flint, toasted oats, fresh hay
- Joaquin Fiano 'Vino della Stella'$128.00
A beautiful more high end take on what many would consider to be the most exciting white wine to come out of Italy, in Fiano from the region of Avellino. This is incredibly high elevation Apennine's from 30 + year old vines. The wine is aged on the lees to expand the body and complexity, followed by extra aging in bottle. A polished almost Burgundian southern white. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [lemon curd], TROPICAL [dried pineapple, papaya], honey comb, flint, wet wool, sea salt, ripe in style
- Arnot Roberts Chardonnay 'Trout Gulch'$164.00
A beautifully balanced domestic Chardonnay from the cult producer of Arnot-Roberts. Here they source fruit from one of California's most legendary vineyards, a dry farmed, own rooted plot of Chardonnay planted in 1971 called Trout Gulch. A wine of concentration, yet elegance, feeling somewhere between CA Chardonnay and White Burgundy. Tasting Notes: ORCHARD [golden apple, spiced pear], CITRUS [citrus curd], spiced walnuts, 'dairy', candied fennel, sea salt
- Valdisole Arneis 'Arke'$89.00
A remarkably complex orange wine coming from the young and experimental winery of Val di Sole. 'Arke' is the estates flagship wine which comes from older vines of Arneis, fermented on the skins for a whopping 6 months, followed by gentle aging in large acacia wood barrels. This is a tannic and slightly nutty orange wine in a more serious, austere, and bone dry style. Tasting Notes: STONE [dried apricots, golden plum], ORCHARD [dried apple rings], pine sap, macadamia nut, dried flowers, TANNIN!
- Cornelissen Carricante 'Munjebel'$124.00
One of the great white wines produced on Mount Etna is this lightly skin-fermented take on native white grapes from legend Frank Cornelissen. 'Munjebel' is a blend of the high acid Carricante variety with the lesser known Grecanico, fermented for just three days on the skins. A compelling orange which has just a touch of age, electric aromatic and vivacious acidity. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [salted/preserved lemons], ORCHARD [wild cider], TROPICAL [pineapple], fennel, sea salt, pine sole
- Subject to Change White Blend 'Unsung Hero'$67.00
A super fun orange wine from one of our favorite producers Subject to Change. This wine is a blend of white Rhone varietals grown in the Lovett Vineyard towering Clear Lake near the dormant Volcano, Mount Konocti. This ancient lake adds a cooling affect to the normally hot arid days making a great wine with a bit of texture perfect for pasta! Tasting Notes: STONE [candied apricot, yellow peach] CITRUS [tangerine, nectarine] white roses, bees wax, turmeric, touch of tannin
- Zampaglione Fiano 'Don Chisciotte'$80.00
A more textured and ripe style of orange wine, Don Chisciotte' is a great take on the famed grape of Campania, Fiano. Zampaglione is located 800 m above sea level, farms fully biodynamic and dedicates 100% of their vines to grow only Fiano. With 15 days of skins contact this wine gives ripe orchard fruit, tannin, acid, and complexity.
- Formiche Ansonica 'Integrale'$114.00
A complex and layered orange wine hailing from the scenic Tuscan coast. Formiche is a micro-label from four friends who make just two cuvees from the often overlooked Ansonica grape, a Sicilian white variety which made it's way up to coastal Tuscany. 'Integrale' is from the oldest vines, a slightly nutty yet semi-aromatic wine that serves as a perfect high-end orange. Tasting Notes: ORCHARD [applesauce, quince paste], STONE [dried apricot], honeysuckle, hazelnut, candied fennel, crushed stone
- Cirelli Trebbiano 'Orange'$58.00
An awesome and crushable orange wine from biodynamic farmer, Francesco Cirelli. This is a particularly fresh and zippy style of orange wine that works as a perfect entry into the category, veering a bit more towards a 'crisp' white wine drinkers palate. A complex and fun option that provides some of the best bang for the buck of our orange wines. Tasting Notes: CITRUS [lemon, nectarine], ORCHARD [green pear, apple, apricot] coriander, nutty
- Caprera Montepulciano Rose$68.00
A compelling take on one of the most famous rose wines of Italy called 'Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo'. Cerasuolo takes its name from cerasa or cherry, for its similarly colored and scented wines. Key to Cerasuolo is its higher levels of ripeness than many other rose, which often sees more skin contact to pull deeper color that veers towards red wine. A bold and lush style of rose. Tasting Notes: RED [dried cherry, strawberry preserve, pomegranate], crushed herbs, red licorice, sea spray, rose hip, juicy and lush
- Cantina Giardino Aglianico 'Tu'$64.00
A downright lip smacking natural rose made from a blend of Aglianico and native white grapes. Two days of skin contact gives a deeper hue and a serious feel while hitting with high toned and candied fruits balanced with herbs and earth. ALMOST light red in style and completely unique, a truly food friendly style of dark rose. Tasting Notes: RED [red plum pomegranate], BLACK [blackberry], red licorice, hibiscus, dried herbs, fresh earth, black pepper
- Lamoresca Frappato Blend$89.00
A super zippy and fresh yet natural take on Rose from wine makers Filippo and Nancy Rizzo. A blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola with a hint of moscato, grown all organically and biodynamically from 60 year old vines in Sicily's interior. A funky one on the nose but super complex and clean on the palate. Great for anyone who wants a fresh and mineral rose with some funk. Tasting Notes: RED [cranberry, tart cherry], CITRUS [blood orange], flint, potpourri, barnyard funk, salty mineral finish
- G.B. Burlotto Nebbiolo 'Elatis$70.00
From one of the benchmark houses of Barolo, G.B. Burlotto has been making wine in the Langhe since the 1850's. 'Elatis' is a rose wine which is made from native grapes of the Langhe, but produced in a similar style to Provencal rose. This is a go to, easy sell, for any guest seeking a more fruit forward, slightly textured rose, close to a southern French classic. Tasting Notes: RED [unripe strawberry, cherry slushy], STONE [peach skin], wet rocks, red licorice, potpourri, cherry blossom, textured
- Manenti Frappato Rose '281'$78.00
A thoughtful high end rose from the talented estate of Manenti, a small production estate dedicated to organic farming. This takes the two classic native red grapes of Vitoria done through the lens of Provencal rose. The fruit goes direct to press with a more gentle touch as to not extract color, aged in tank to keep the aromatics and fruit bright. Tasting Notes: RED [white strawberry, rainier cherry], STONE [white nectarine], wet stone, lavender, spun sugar, cherry blossom
- Margins Barbera Rose$65.00
Margins is a winery run by Meagan Bell who focuses on highlighting underrepresented grape varietals and vineyards on the California Coast. With a focus on low intervention wine making, Meagan uses the only known Barbera grapes in the Santa Cruz Mountains from the all organic Zayante Vineyard. A super fresh and zippy rose to enjoy any night or day. Tasting Notes: RED [sour cherry, watermelon rind, under ripe strawberry], sour patch kids, crushed rocks, saline, hard herbs
- Tenuta Dornach Pinot Nero '27'$95.00
A super fun light and crushable red from the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains. Tenuta Dornach is a winery and farm run by husband and wife duo, Patrick, and Karoline Uccelli, who's first priority is organics and biodiversity. From farming the land to growing grapes, this couple brings a fresh take on light red wine done in a natural style, great with a slight chill! Tasting Notes: RED [raspberry, white cherry, fermented strawberry] bubblegum, wet hay, rocky minerality SERVED CHILLED
- Menat Gaglioppo 'Tathagata'$114.00
A great rendition of the Calabrian native red grape of Gaglioppo from one of the regions leading natural winemakers. This is older vines which see a long maceration to extract as much color as possible out of the pale hued grape. Fermentation and aging in anfora adds a funky earthen edge to a wild wine that transports you to the Mediterranean. Tasting Notes: RED [dried cherry, red currants], BLACK [a hint of fig], fennel, pepper, licorice, wet clay, spice, leather
- Old World Winery Red Blend 'Bloom'$66.00
An enticing wine from one of California's most unique wineries. Old World Winery is run by Derek Trowbridge, a multi-generation Californian farmer who has dedicated his operation to revitalizing old vineyards and incorporating organic farming. 'Bloom' is a quaffable red from an odd mix of red grapes, perfect with a slight chill. Tasting Notes: RED [fresh cherries, cranberry, pomegranate juice], potpourri, dried rose, and hints of hibiscus, light and pithy
- Gumphof Schiava 'Mediaevum'$64.00
An ultra fresh and light bodied red wine from the heart of the Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy. Schiava makes some of the most pale, light bodied reds in all of Italian viticulture, a zippy red wine in the style of French Pinot Noir. This is a great wine to pair with earlier portions of the meal or to enjoy on its own slightly chilled. Tasting Notes: RED [cherries, dried cranberries, red plum skin], menthol, iron, rose hip, medicinal herbs, ultra-light
- Tasi Covina Blend$59.00
A super punchy and fruit forward style of light bodied red which hails from the famed region of Valpolicella. While they make many powerful and rich styles of wine here, each producer often crafts a more light and fresh offering that is to be consumed more in its youth, opting to age in steel tank vs oak. A wine comparable to Gamay from Beaujolais in style Tasting Notes: RED [crushed cherry, cranberry juice], BLACK [candied plum], pepper, tomato leaf, violets, anise, light and fresh 11.5% alc!
- Grosjean Petit Rouge Torrette$68.00
One of the great producers of the Italian Alps in the multi-generation estate of Grosjean. Biodynamically farmed old vine sites make up this indigenous red blend that feels a touch ripe on the nose but then super fresh and elegant on the palate. A fun sell to anyone who might be seeking out old world Pinot Noir or whom love Beaujolais. Tasting Notes: RED [dried cherry], BLUE [brambly blueberry], BLACK [fresh plum], pepper, cured meat, mountain herbs, elegant
- Nusserhof Schiava 'Elda'$89.00
A delicious light red from the classic estate of Nusserhof by wine maker Heinrich Mayr from an all organically farmed estate. Schiava, a native red grape to Alto Adige gives us a light bodied wine with gorgeous red fruit, mountain herbs and awesome acidity. A great wine for anyone that loves old world style lighter red wines, similar to that of Pinot Noir in Burgundy. Tasting Notes: RED FRUIT [ripe red cherry, pomegranate], potpourri, mountain herbs, slate, roasted meats, light and etherial
- Pizzo Coca Nebbiolo$110.00
A super cool wine by young, dynamic winemaker Lorenzo Mazzucconi. Lorenzo started Pizzo Coca in 2015 and owns 1.7 hectares of old vines that are all farmed organically on super steep slopes at about 500m. No use of machinery at all in the vineyard, and with natural practices Lorenzo creates a fresh, crushable style of Nebbiolo unfiltered and ready to drink now! Tasting Notes: RED [tart cherry, cranberry, pomegranate] eucalyptus, rose, mineral, fresh and light without severe tannin like Barolo
- Luigi Giordano Barbaresco 'Asili'$159.00
A stunning take on Barbaresco from one of the most sought after vineyard sites of this fabled village. Luigi Giordano is a small family estate founded in 1930 famed for a more perfumed, red fruited, and elegant take on Nebbiolo. 'Asili' is an old vine cru planted on heavy amounts of sand making elegant and perfumed reds. Everything you could want in Nebbiolo. Tasting Notes: RED [cherry jolly rancher, cranberry sauce, cherry lozenge] tar, dried roses, red licorice, clay, firm tannin
- Manenti Cerasuolo di Vittoria$99.00
From the only DOGC in Sicily, Manenti is a winery founded by husband and wife Marita and Guglielmo who keep the vines as the priority. Manenti is an all organic estate that practices biodynamic farming. With no irrigation, as well as a soil composition rich in clay and limestone, this wine is juicy yet elegant with subtle spice notes. Tasting Notes: RED [cherry, dark raspberry], BLUE [blueberry preserve] smokey roses, black peppercorn, flinty minerality
- Case Rosse Nerello M. 'InQuietto'$115.00
Winemaker Salvatore Giardina is most well Known in his hometown of Randazzo, as the owner of one of the best wine bars and restaurants in the area. Inquieto, meaning 'restless', is an ode to the testament of this small production wine made from 70 year old vines grown at 700 m. Only 800 bottles made! A ultra-pleasing medium bodied red teeming with complexity. Tasting Notes: RED [black cherry, red current], BLACK [fresh blackberry], black olives, tree bark, iron minerality, flint
- Florez Bordeaux Blend$64.00
Florez was founded in 2017 by winemaker James Jelks who grew up in Santa Cruz before studying wine making at UC Davis. After working in wineries all over world James came back to Santa Cruz to hold true to old school winemaking techniques with no irrigation. 'Violet Vista' is comprised of Bordeaux grape varietals but done in a all natural, juicy style. Tasting Notes: BLACK [black cherry, blackberry, black current, plum] cacao, dark roasted coffee, earth, sun dried tomato
- Ruth Lewandowski Sangiovese 'L. Stone'$99.00
Ruth Lewandowski is a project run by winemaker Even, who is dominating the CA natural winemaking scene. Evan's winery is based in Mendocino where he sources grapes from vineyards nearby. Elimeleck is a off the beaten path Riesling from the famed Cole Ranch vineyard that undergoes full malolactic conversion making a more textural, creamy style of Riesling. Tasting Notes: TROPICAL [fermented pineapple], ORCHARD [yellow apple, asian pear], ginger, waxy/petrol, honey
- Il Sasso Corvina Blend$89.00
A stellar example of one of Italy's most iconic red wines in Valpolicella, from the micro-producer of lI Sasso. The estate makes minuscule amounts of just two wines from organically farmed fruit and old vines. The 'Valpolicella Superiore' is their top wine, a bit more ripeness and aging brings on an earthy & herbal wine with balanced fruit. Think Cab Franc! Tasting Notes: RED [dried cherry, red currant, pomegranate pith], oregano, sun dried, rose hip, tomato, tobacco, potpourri, very herbal
- De Forville Barbaresco 'Loreto'$101.00
A super crowd pleasing style of Barbaresco from the De Forville family. Founded in 1860 from a family from Belgian (hence the French pronunciation of the name), they have become one of the gold standards of Piemonte. 'Loreto' is the top wine of the estate from a small Cru under the same name of old vine Nebbiolo. A serious Nebbiolo that provides great price to quality. Tasting Notes: RED [currant, cranberry, dark cherry], anise, smoke, potpourri, clay, riper aroma with a more fresh palate
- Poderi Colla Nebbiolo 'Dardi Le Rose'$216.00
A structured and 'old school' approach to Barolo from a family with 300 + years of winemaking experience in the region. Dardi Le Rose is a prized vineyard held by the Colla family, a high elevation plot on limestone heavy soils that makes elegant yet intensely structured wines. This is the perfect benchmark Barolo that blends brilliant aromatics with an intensely structured wine. Tasting Notes: RED [dried cherries, red plum, strawberry], pine, eucalyptus, mint, sweet tobacco, tar, dried rose, elegant yet powerful
- Piemaggio Sangiovese 'Le Fioraie'$79.00
A rare expression of high traditional Chianti from one of the top producers out of the heartland of the region. Organic farming, old vines, and traditional winemaking are the calling card of Piemaggio. The 'Le Fioraie' is produced from old vines, but a wine that carries a lot of elegance and finesse. This is absolutely text book representation of Chianti/Sangiovese. Tasting Notes: RED [dried cherries & cranberries, ripe currants], iron, black pepper, tobacco, red licorice, pine, eucalyptus, fennel
- Le Boncie Sangiovese 'Chiesamonti'$148.00
Giovanna Morganti is quickly becoming recognized as one of the best of the new generation of Tuscan winemakers. Key to her success is biodynamic farming, a polished yet hands off approach in the cellar, and extensive aging of her wines. All of Giovanna's wines do not apply for the Chianti designation as she feels they are unique and distinct from the rest of the region. Tasting Notes: RED [chocolate covered cherry], BLACK [plum preserve, black cherry], cocao, violets, dark licorice, tobacco
- Portelli Nero d'Avola Blend$60.00
An easy to drink, crowdpleasing red which invokes the herbal complexity that so much Italian wine is known for. Portelli is a 5th generation, certified organic family estate making ultra-affordable wines. This take on Sicily's most famed appellation, Cerasuola di Vitoria is more Nero d'Avola dominant, creating a darker fruited and more juicy wine still with firm acidity. Tasting Notes: BLUE [dried blueberries], BLACK [plum, blackberry skin], menthol, eucalyptus, violets, and pepper
- Isa Wines Mourvèdre$73.00
Isa Wines is a fun new winery run by Isabella Morano. Isabella moved to California right after graduating high school to immerse herself in the wine world. After working at a few reputable wineries, she broke off to start her own with a passion at low intervention winemaking. 'Dont Quit Your Day Job' is Isabelles first red wine ever made, fresh juicy goodness! Tasting Notes: BLUE [crushed blueberry], BLACK [dried plum, raisinets], clove, pipe tobacco, wet earth, potpourri
- Andrea Scovero Barbera 'Ciapin'$85.00
A snappy and fresh take on barbera made in a natural style by third generation winemaker Andrea Scovero in the small town of Bionzo, only a few miles south of Asti. Learning everything from his grandfather, Andrea farms the vines on south by south east facing slopes giving perfect ripening conditions to the vines. An energetic red great with braised meats or pasta! Tasting Notes: RED [currents, raspberry, fermented cranberry, brandied cherries] red licorice, balsamic, black pepper, herbs
- Calalta Merlot Blend 'Monsaulente'$70.00Out of stock
Calalta is a tiny certified organic micro-estate located in the foothills of northern Veneto. Founded in 2017 this estate is making its debut on the California market with complex natural wines. 'Monsaulente' is the top wine if the estate, a blend of Bordelais varieties with long barrel and cellar aging, a complex wine in the vein of Bordeaux. Tasting Notes: BLACK [black currant, plum skin, dried black cherry], sun dried tomato, tobacco, licorice, cedar, well balanced
- Tinessa Aglianico 'Ognostro'$144.00
A tiny project run by Marco Tinessa, who purchased a microscopic vineyard in the high elevation hills of Campania. He has been mentored by natural wine savant Frank Cornillessen making rustic and raw interpretations of the native Aglianico grape. This is a deeply complex bold red wine which is accentuated by slight flavors of 'natural' winemaking. Tasting Notes: RED [black cherry], BLACK [fermented blackberries], balsamic, fresh tar, violets, rosemary, black licorice
- Castello di Perno Nebbiolo$99.00
A more elegant and juicy style of Nebbiolo from Castello di Perno, a producer founded in 2012 and located on the cooler east facing slopes on Monforte d'Alba. With cooler nights and cold temperature controlled maceration on the skins, this wine a is an aromatic expression of the 2017 vintage which was hot and dry. Great through the whole meal! Tasting Notes: RED [cherry, raspberry, pomegranate], eucalyptus, black peppercorn, tobacco, bold tannin!
- Bruno Verdi Barbera$62.00
An absolute 'juice box' of a wine coming from from just to the south of Milan in northwestern Italy. Bruno Verdi is an 8th generation winemaker who is one of the faces of the tiny wine region of Buttafuoco, known for its bold red blends. This is a particularly soft and juicy crowd pleaser clocking in at 14.5% ABV. A great option for 'un-oaked' Cab or Zinfandel drinkers. Tasting Notes: RED [brandied cherries, pomegranate molasses], BLACk [plum], licorice, anise, pepper, violet, juicy and soft
- Clara Marceli Montepulciano Blend$66.00
Clara Marcelli was founded in 1992 by two brothers, Emanuele and Daniele Colletta in the Piceno region known for blending Sangiovese and Montepulciano. A region forced between the Apennines mountains and the Adriatic sea lending to perfect growing conditions. A great juicy darker fruited red wine with soft tannins and great acid. Tasting Notes: RED [cherry jam], BLACK [blackberry, black current], herbal, black pepper, soft tannin with great acid
- Fittipaldi Cabernet Blend$75.00
A playful example of a 'Super Tuscan', which uses the warm climate of Tuscany to produce Cabernet based wines in a style between CA and Bordeaux. The wine uses a bit of new wood which compliments the riper style of wine in a juicy red that will be sure to please most California wine drinkers. A great gateway into Italian wine. Tasting Notes: RED [ripe cherry, strawberry], BLACK [blackberry, plum] bell pepper, pepper, leather, licorice, herbs, full bodied crowdpleaser
- De Monaco & Holland Sangiovese$83.00
A brooding and more dark fruited example of the prized red grape Sangiovese, with this offering being grown in the high elevation Apennines in the region of Umbria. Warm days have bolstered the ripeness of the fruit, leading to a 15% alc red wine that is balanced with fresh acidity due to the elevation. A great all purpose red wine for the 'rustic' Cabernet drinker. Tasting Notes: RED [dark cherry], BLACK [prune, medicinal plum], anise, black licorice, clay, iron, bold and rustic with high alc
- Luigi Tecce Aglianico 'Puro Sangre'$193.00
A wild and rustic red wine which showcases southern Italy's most famous appellation in Taurasi. This is high elevation (500m) old vine Aglianico planted on deep volcanic soils, given a traditional upkeep in the cellar. A bold and brooding red wine that has a massive punch of tannin, while still feeling fresh and lively on the palate. A great balance of juicy fruit and herbs. Tasting Notes: BLUE [dried blueberry], BLACK [overripe plum, spiced fig], menthol, eucalyptus, baseball mitt, dried earth, pepper
- Extradimensional Primativo 'Innervisions'$124.00
A beautiful complex and juicy red from husband and wife duo, Hardy Wallace, and Kate Graham who live in Napa and make no nonsense wine in a fun bright style. Innervisions red, named after Stevie Wonders album, is a blend of red and white grapes which make it a full bodied yet delicate red wine that would suit the needs of any new world wine drinker. Tasting Notes: RED [black cherry, dark raspberry, BLACK [black current, plum] anise, clove, pipe tobacco, eucalyptus, menthol
- Valentini Trebbiano$382.00
- Quintarelli Corvina Blend 2015$265.00
- Barbacarlo, Barbera Blend, 'Montebuono'$294.00
- Fonterenza Sangiovese Brunello$248.00
- Soldera Sangiovese 'Case Basse'$1,089.00
- Taken From Granite Cabernet$189.00
Tastes
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- TASTE La Mesma Cortese
- TASTE Manincor Chardonnay Blend
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- TASTE Subject to Change Unsung Hero
- TASTE Margins Barbera Rose
- TASTE De Forville Barbaresco
- TASTE Gumphof Schiava
- TASTE Isa Wines Mourvèdre
- TASTE Marcelli Montepulciano Blend
- TASTE F+W Red Blend Pasta Sauce
- TST Fittipaldi Cabernet Blend
Events
PDRs
- DR PDR Dinner Menu$135.00
- TK PDR Dinner Menu$150.00
- Cheese/Salumi$20.00
- Fresh Pasta Takeaways$10.00
- Dry Pasta Takeaways$6.00
- PDR Wine Pairings$65.00
- DR Wine Pairings$75.00
- DR Elevated Wine Pairings$95.00
- TK Lunch Menu$100.00
- TK Wine Pairings$95.00
- TK Elevated Wine Pairings$125.00
- TK Premium Wine Pairings$195.00
- Corkage on 3+$70.00
- Welcome Spritz$15.00
- Welcome Bubbles [$15]$15.00
- Welcome Bubbles [$20]$20.00
- Corkage$35.00
- PDR Toast
- PDR Cannoli
- PDR Antipasti
- PDR Brodo
- PDR Pasta Course
- PDR Extra Pasta
- PDR Contorni
- PDR Pizza
- PDR Dolci
- BUYOUT Toast
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- BUYOUT Pasta Course 1
- BUYOUT Pasta Course 2
- BUYOUT Entree
- BUYOUT Dolci