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Spring 2 0 1 9 W I N E L I S T | S P R I N G 2 0 1 9. IST EDITION. MMXIX. V A J R A B E V E R A G E P R O G R A M The VAJRA BEVERAGE PROGRAM is a thoughtfully curated list of wines, spirits and libations; designed to enhance the simple flavors of Vajra’s Nepalese and Indian cuisine and heritage. The experience of visible flavors and aromas of the cuisine, when paired with the best wines and spirits and concoctions thereof, is what we aspire to impart with our guests in their every visit. A lot of thought and time has been invested in order to bring together the perfect harmony of flavors, aromas and visual appeasements. With a perfect bottle of wine or the perfect cocktail crafted with you in the mind, Vajra is a place where we all get together, to celebrate life, family and friendships. This volume is an extension of VAJRA’s affable personality and amalgamation of many forms of hospitality and culture developed through the years in hospitality business. As we encourage our guests to partake in all forms of merriment, we implore, let this volume guide you. And that you guide us with your knowledge, as we constantly learn and evolve. Our staff will make sure your every question is answered, and that you will enjoy your evening with us. No sane man can afford to dispense with debilitating pleasures; no ascetic can be considered reliably sane. ~Robert M. Parker, Jr. 2 C O N T E N T I. APERITIF. Soft Cocktails. 4 Hard Cocktails. 5-6 Gin & Tonic. Beer. 6 II. BY GLASS POUR. White Wine By The Glass Pour. 7 Red Wine By The Glass Pour. 8 III. WHITE BOTTLES. Champagnes & Sparklings. 10 Vajra Featured Winery – Blackbird Vineyard. Napa Valley. 11 Riesling. 13 Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio. 14 Chardonnay & White Blends. 15 IV. RED BOTTLES. Pinot Noir. 17 Red & Bordeaux Blend. 18 Malbec, Syrah & Nebbiolo. 19 Cabernet Sauvignon. 20 Zinfandel & Merlot. 21 Vajra Vertical Collection – Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley. California. 22 V. THE SPIRIT OF THE WORLD. Vajra Featured Distillery – Journeyman Distillery. Three Oaks. Michigan. 23 The Whiskies of India. 24 The Whiskies of Japan. 25 The Whiskies of Orient. 26 The Whiskies of America. 27 The Whiskies of Scotland & Ireland. 28 Vodka & Gin. 29 Rum & Agave Spirits. 30 VI. DIGESTIF. Fortified Wines & Liqueurs. 31 3 A P E R I T I F S O F T C O C K T A I L S . ALL FOR 8 EACH. FAUX FASHIONED Crema Earl Grey Tea. Demerara Syrup. Havana & Hide Bitters. Prohibition Bitters. THE MAGNOLIA GARDEN. Magnolia Blossom Oolong Tea. Raspberry. Szechuan-Hibiscus Syrup. Lime. Egg White. THE ORIENTAL ZEN Matcha Tea. Lychee Syrup. Lime. Club Soda. Tajin-Pink Himalayan Salt Rim. MANGO HABANERO LASSI Ratna Alphonso Mango Puree. Yoghurt. Habanero Syrup & Marmalade. Saffron-Pink Himalayan Salt. C A R B O N A T E D A N D B O T T L E D. {8 ounces Glass Bottle} Coca Cola. 5 Diet Coke. 5 Sprite. 5 Fentiman’s Ginger Beer. 6 East Imperial Mixers 4 San Pellegrino | 375 ml 5 San Pellegrino | 750 ml 9 Aqua Panna | 750 ml 9 4 THE VAJRA COCKTAILS PROGRAM H A R D C O C K T A I L S . THE CHESTERFIELD PROMONTORY. 16 Paul John Brilliance Single Malt Whisky. Boomerang Cherry Liqueur. Havana & Hide Bitters. THE SPINY BABBLER NEST. 16 Suntory Toki Blended Whisky. West 32 Reserve Soju. Szechuan-Demerara Syrup. THE SNAPDRAGON ALABASTER. 14 Absolut Elyx Vodka. Sweet Lassi. Ginger Liqueur.Rosewater. Raspberry Dehydrate & Dust. LA PININFARINA DOLCE. 14 Letherbee Gin. Apologue Persimmon Liqueur. BroVo Pretty Vermouth. THE FIELDS OF ELYSIUM 14 Barsol Pisco. St Elder Elderflower Liqueur. Kiwi Puree. Lime. Club Soda THE PALISADE IN PARADISE. 14 Roku Gin. Szechuan-Hibiscus Syrup. Lime. Egg White. AN ODYSSEY TO HEAVEN & HELL. 14 El Buho Mezcal. Ancho Reyes Verde. Lemongrass Syrup. Lime. Habanero Oil. THE RUBICON. 14 Roca Potron Reposado. Italicus Rosso Di Bergamotto. Habanero- Lemongrass Syrup. Lime. THE WAILUKU DELTA. 14 Mito No Kairakuen Plum Wine. Italicus Rosso Di Bergamotto. Butterfly Pea Syrup. Egg White. Sweet Riesling -Lime Cordial. 5 THE VAJRA COCKTAILS PROGRAM T H E E A S T I N D I A T R A D I N G C O M P A N Y G I N & T O N I C C O L L E C T I O N. 14 { made with Jack Rudy Tonic Syrup & East Imperial Club Soda } THE VAJRAVARAHI CDC Finn’s Barreled Aged Gin. 18.21 Japanese Chili Lime Bitters. Szechuan Peppercorn. THE HECTOR Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin. Letherbee Besk. 18.21 Tart Cherry-Saffron Bitters. THE MOCKINGBIRD Old Raj Gin. 18.21 Apple Cardamom Syrup. Dried Hibiscus. Orange & Edible Flowers. B E E R TAJ MAHAL. 8 Lager {ABV 4.50%. India} MAHARAJA. 8 Indian Pilsner {ABV 5.0%. India} COEDO KYARA 12 India Style Pale Lager {ABV 5.50 %. Japan } MOODY TONGUE 12 Baltic Porter {ABV 7.0%. Chicago. Illinois. USA} 6 BY THE GLASS PROGRAM S P A R K L I N G W H I T E W I N E S. P R O S E C C O. 12 / 48 NV Avissi. Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene. Veneto, Italy C R È M A N T B R U T. 13 / 52 Gratien et Meyer, Crèmant de Loire, Loire Valley, France C H A M P A G N E. HALF BOTTLE 19 / 48 NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve. Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Champagne. France. S T I L L W H I T E W I N E S. S A U V I G N O N B L A N C. 12 / 48 2017 Mohua. Marlborough. New Zealand. C H A R D O N N A Y. 13 / 52 2016 Henri Perrusset. Macon Villages. Burgundy. France. P I N O T G R I G I O. 12 / 48 2017 Alois Lageder. Vigneti Delle Dolomiti. Trentino-Alto Adige. Italy P I N O T G R I S. 14 / 56 2015. te Pa. Marlborough. New Zealand R I E S L I N G. 12 / 48 2016 Montenore Estate Almost Dry Riesling. Willamette Valley . Oregon. 7 BY THE GLASS PROGRAM S W E E T & R O S E W I N E S B R A C H E T T O. 12 / 48 2017 Pineto. Brachetti d’Acqui, Piedmont, Italy R O S E. 13 / 52 2017 Montrose Prestige . Cotes de Thongue. France S T I L L R E D W I N E S X I N O M A V R O. 12 / 48 2016 Thymiopoulos Young Vines. Naoussa. Greece. P I N O T N O I R. 14 / 56 2016 Black Magnolia. Willamette Valley. Oregon. C A B E R N E T S A U V I G N O N. 15 / 60 2015 Scholar & Mason. Napa Valley. California. M A L B E C. 16 / 64 2015 Chento Bodega Cuarto Dominio. Mendoza. Argentina. T E M P R A N I L L O. 16 / 64 2016 Termes, Bodega Numanthia, Tinto De Toro, Spain. G R E N A C H E, S Y R A H & C I N S A U L T. 12 / 48 2016 Famille Perrin. Rhone Valley. France. B A R B E R A D’ A S T I. 13 / 52 2016 Vietti. Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne. Piedmont. Italy. 8 Å c o l l e c t i o n o f b o t t l e s o f W I N E S & C H A M P A G N E S E T C E T E R A. 9 BY THE BOTTLE PROGRAM C H A M P A G N E CHAMPAGNE | Half - Bottle 80 NV Billecart-Salmon. Brut Rose. Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 105 NV Ayala Brut Majeur. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 105 NV Lanson. Dry Sec. White Label. Reims. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 120 NV Gosset Brut Excellence. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 135 GH Mumm Grand Cordon Brut. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 135 NV Delamotte Brut. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 145 Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Brut. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 160 NV Vueve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut. Reims. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 170 NV Bollinger 'Special Cuvee' Brut. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 280 2006 Billecart-Salmon. Cuvee Nicolas Francois. Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Champagne. France. CHAMPAGNE. 325 2008 Dom Perignon. Epernay. Champagne. France. & S P A R K L I N G W I N E S PROSECCO 85 2017 Ruggeri 'Giustino Bisol'. Valdobbiadene. Italy. 10 BY THE BOTTLE PROGRAM V A J R A S E L E C T V I N E Y A R D. B L A C K B I R D V I N E Y A R D S Napa Valley. California. USA Since the premier release of the 2003 vintage, Blackbird Vineyards' winemaking team has handcrafted truly expressive wines with a focus on the varieties of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. By utilizing the natural advantage of a 10-acre estate vineyard which produces exceptional Merlot in the Oak Knoll District-along with meticulously sourcing fruit of comparable quality-our portfolio reflects artisanal, terroir-driven wines of pedigree with each vintage. SAUVIGNON BLANC 60 2016 Blackbird Dissonance. Hudson Vineyard. Napa Valley. California. USA. "The 2016 Dissonance exudes aromas of pear, honeydew melon, acacia, honeycomb, apricot and pineapple. This wine shares bright acidity and vibrant flavors pear, gooseberry and honey on the midpalate.
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