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www.bcnhouston.com www.bcnhouston.com GINTONICS & SPECIALTY COCKTAILS BCN Gin & Tonic 14 Hendrick's, Indian Fever-Tree Tonic, Juniper Berries & Cucumber Mango Curry Gin & Tonic 14 Opihr Gin, Mango, Lime, Serrano, Coriander, Bay Leaves & Sea Salt Miele Millefiori Gin & Tonic 15 Barr Hill Honey Gin, Fever-Tree Bitter Lemon Tonic, Chamomile & Citrus Zest Lavender Gin & Tonic 14 The Botanist Gin, Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic & Fresh Lavender Ginger-Lime Gin & Tonic 14 Tanqueray Rangpur, Ginger, Lime, Cardamom & Star Anise Saffron Gin & Tonic 14 Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin, Orange Bitters & Star Anise D’vine Gin & Tonic 14 G’vine Gin, Lavender, Fresh Grapes, Lemon & Thyme The Ultimate Gin & Tonic 20 Monkey 47, Tonic Ice Cube, 1724 Tonic, Pink Peppercorns & Lime Oloroso Fashion 13 Bulleit Bourbon, Lustau Oloroso, Agave Syrup, Lime & Grapefruit Bitters Sangria Roja 13 Garnacha, Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Cinnamon & Clove Sangria Blanca 13 St. Germain, Brandy, Lemon, Lime, Peaches, Orange, Lavender & Clove SPANISH VERMUT Spanish Vermouth or Vermut is recommended as an aperitif, served on the rocks with an olive and an orange slice. Manuel Acha, White Vermouth, Amurrio 11 Manuel Acha, Red Vermouth, Amurrio 11 Vermut Lacuesta Blanco, Haro 12 Vermut Lacuesta Rojo, Haro 11 Vermut Lustau Blanco, Jerez De La Frontera 12 Vermut Lustau Rojo, Jerez De La Frontera 12 www.bcnhouston.com www.bcnhouston.com W I N E S BY THE GLASS S P A R K L I N G 2013 Juve y Camps "Brut Nature Reserva de la Familia", D.O. Cava 12 Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Chardonnay & Parellada MV Segura Viudas “Gran Cuvée Reserva", D. O. Cava 13 Macabeo, Parellada, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay 2015 Finca Raventós "i Blanc Rosé", D. O. Conca del Riu Anoia 14 Macabeu, Xarel·lo, Parellada & Monastrell W H I T E 2015 Mazacruz, D.O. Castilla Y Leon 11 Sauvignon Blanc & Verdejo 2016 Granbazàn "Etiqueta Ámber", D.O. Rias Baixas 15 Albariño 2016 Nicolas Ulacia E Hijos, D.O. Getariako Txakolina 13 Hondarribi Zuri 2014 Hacienda de Arinzano, D.O.P. Pago de Arinzano 14 Chardonnay 2015 Pinna Fidelis, D.O. Rueda 12 Verdejo R O S É 2015 Bodegas Tandem “Casual”, D.O. Navarra 12 Garnacha & Viura 2016 Bodegas Muga, D.O.C. Rioja 13 Garnacha, Viura & Tempranillo R E D 2015 Bodegas Matarromera “Melior”, D.O. Ribera del Duero 12 Tempranillo 2015 Descendientes de Palacios "Pétalos", D.O. Bierzo 14 Mencía 2013 Casa Castillo “Las Gravas”, D.O. Jumilla 15 Monastrell, Garnacha & Syrah 2012 Tandem Valle de Yerri "Macula", D.O. Navarra 15 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 2013 Bodegas Muga "Muga Reserva Unfiltered", D.O.C. Rioja 18 Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano & Garnacha 2013 Bodegas Matarromera, Crianza, D.O. Ribera del Duero 22 Tempranillo www.bcnhouston.com www.bcnhouston.com SPARKLIN G CAVA 2012 Juvé y Camps "Brut Nature Reserva de la Familia" 48 - Macabeo & Xarel·lo - Pale gold in color, this Cava has aromas of mature white peach, toasted bread and green tea. A fragrant cava with hints of lemon citrus and apricots. Long lovely finish. MV Segura Viudas "Gran Cuvée Reserva” 52 - Macabeo, Parellada, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - A balanced, accessible version that layers flavors of poached pear, grated ginger and zesty ground spice on a lightly creamy mousse. 2011 Gramona Imperial "Gran Reserva" 75 - Macabeo & Xarel·lo - Beautiful balanced of sweet stone fruit with an assertive perfect acidity level, aromas of spices, floral, figs and ripe yellow fruit that displayed elegance of structure and superb lasting complexity finish. 2009 Llopart Leopardi "Brut Gran Reserva" 80 - Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada & Chardonnay – Aromas of apple, pear, grass and green herbs are expansive. A forward, layered, sensuous palate delivers yeasty, toasty apple and pear flavors. On the finish, softness, depth and richness share space alongside acidity and length. 2010 Recaredo "Brut Nature Gran Reserva" 90 - Macabeo & Xarel·lo - A harmonious Cava, dry and lacy in texture, with a pleasing creaminess to the well-meshed flavors of white raspberry, biscuit and lemon parfait, underscored by a streak of smoky mineral. Lightly spiced and mouthwatering through the lasting finish. 2007 Gramona III Ilustros "Gran Reserva” 112 - Macabeo & Xarel·lo - Powerful and vigorous well made that shows a lightly fruity, cherry-plums, quince, greenish yellow of hue, with lemony reflections that create a very complex and mature long finish of green apples. 2007 Agustí Torelló Mata "Kripta” 200 - Macabeo, Parellada & Xarel·lo - An exotic hint of passion fruit coulis is layered with pastry cream, blanched almonds and elderflower notes in this elegant Cava. Minerally hint of smoke on the finish. 2002 Gramona "Enoteca Gran Reserva” 250 - Macabeo & Xarel·lo - Golden with intense gold tones. On the nose, it shows great expressiveness and depth. Honeyed notes accompany the baked apple, and dry figs. Candied orange peel, dried apricot. Floral notes. www.bcnhouston.com www.bcnhouston.com SPARKLING CONTINUED… D. O. CONCA DEL RIU ANOIA Conca del Riu Anoia forms a very small geographical area surrounding the Anoia River valley between the Anoia and Foix River in Eastern Penedes. The Raventos family decided in 2012 to create their own D.O. and create specific quality oriented guidelines such as: indigenous varietals, low yields in the vineyard, long period of maceration on the lees, and vintage wines only. 2015 Finca Raventós i Blanc “Rosé de Nit" 56 - Macabeu, Xarel·lo, Parellada & Monastrell – It offers up an expressive minerality along with notions of brioche, spring flowers, and white fruits. 2012 Finca Raventós i Blanc “de La Finca" 60 - Xarel·lo, Macabeo & Parellada - Elegant, intense and very refined cava. A cava that will seduce you from the beginning with its very fresh notes of fruit. The creamy background provided by the ageing is felt all along the palate. 2010 Finca Raventós i Blanc “Manuel Raventós Negra " 120 - Xarel·lo, Parellada & Macabeu - This aromatic sparkler shows notes of toasted brioche, poached quince, candied ginger and lemon curd, as well as a subtle thread of graphite and spice. Well-meshed and lightly mouthwatering, with a clean-cut, lacy finish. D. O. COSTERS DEL SEGRE This Designation of Origin located in western Catalonia is a mosaic scattered throughout the entire basin of the River Segre and the Lleida Pyrenees. Costers del Segre benefits from a soil reach limestone, and a marked Mediterranean climate, featuring strong thermal fluctuations ideal for the complexity of the wines produced. 2014 Costers del Sió “Siós”, Brut Rosé Reserva 80 - Pinot Noir - Beautiful pale pink, clean, persistent with hints of peach, nectarine and apricot jam. Notes of ripe pear and a smooth toasty finish grace the palate. CIDER MV Poma Aurea, Sidra de Asturias, Hard Apple Cider 48 - Indigenous Asturian Apples – This Sidra is made with a selection of indigenous apple varieties from the best local orchards. These apples are meticulously hand sorted and pressed using traditional old wooden presses. 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Pago de Arinzano 56 - Chardonnay - This Chardonnay is a lively, expressive, fresh, very elegant and persistent. Intensive citrus notes with light toasty hints of coconut, honey and dry fruits, like hazelnut and almonds. 2015 Avancia JO, D.O. Valdeorras 75 - Godello - Citrus into pear aromas. Very clean and crisp aromas. Mineral and shellfish. Palate is a bit more robust, with an ashy and almond note. This wine makes all your food taste better. www.bcnhouston.com www.bcnhouston.com WHITE CONTINUED… 2016 Granbazàn "Etiqueta Ámber", D.O. Rías Baixas 60 - Albariño - This classic wine shows an excellent clarity and mineral cut on the long incisive finish. Mineral accented aromas of fresh honeydew, tangerine and white flowers with a floral quality in the background. 2015 Bodegas Itsasmendi "Itsasmendi 7", D.O. Bizkaiko Txakolina 60 - Hondarrabi Zuri & Riesling - Medium straw-colored, it delivers an attractive bouquet of spring flowers, lemon peel and spiced ginger. This is followed by a smooth-textured, ripe, intense wine with some complexity and excellent length. 2013 Oxer Wines "Iraun", D.O.C. Rioja 90 - Viura & Garnacha Blanca - This white rioja is blessed with a lovely nose, presence of oak, vanilla and a gentle creaminess. Iraun is fragrant and delicate, woven through the lime and ripe orchard fruits and hinting a burgeoning sense of minerality. 2014 Vinedos Torres "Milmanda", D.O. Conca de Barbera 120 – Chardonnay - Wonderfully intense nose offering pronounced notes of flowers and fresh fruit with spicy undertones. Good structure and remarkable complexity. The finish is long, elegant and refined. 2014 Bodegas Contador "Qué Bonito Cacareaba", D.O.C Rioja 150 – Garnacha Blanca, Viura & Malvasia - A rich, succulent style, exuding apple, melon, lime, hazelnut and honey flavors. Concentrated, but fluid, with fine balanced and a lingering finish of honey and spice on a chalky frame. ROSÉ 2015 Bodegas Tandem “Casual”, D.O. 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    Sparkling 3 ne Wi Wine 2 Wine 1 SPAIN BY THE GLASS Still sparkling REFRESHERS $9 SHERRY Raventós i Blanc Conca del Riu Anoia Blanc de Blancs 2018 $13 $ ❦ Salvador Dalí ❦ ❦ Napoleon ❦ ❦ Freddie Mercury ❦ 24 Bodegas Valdespino Fino Inocente Single Vineyard $6 rosé a little Cava Raventós a little Champagne Doyard a little of the best Champagne Krug Grand Cuvée Bodegas Poniente Fino El Aljibe $12 Txakolina Rubentis 2020 $11 Ameztoi Getariako M. F. K. Fisher Don Quixote Miguel Indurain Emilio Lustau Palo Cortado Península Solera Reserva $7 Dominio Del Aguila Picaro Clarete 2015 $21 white vermouth on the rocks Contratto Bianco red vermouth on the rocks Lustau Basque Cider Fuente Guijarro Bodegas Poniente Amontillado V.O.R.S El Aljibe $15 white Viña Callejuela El Cerro Oloroso $6 La Choza 2018 $15 Viña Callejuela DINNER MENU Bodegas Barbadillo San Rafael Medium Oloroso $8 Bodegas Avancia Valdeorras Godello Cuvée de O 2019 $13 Choice of Appetizer Dominio do Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lapola 2017 $19 RIOJA Puro Rofe Lanzarote Rofe Vino Blanco 2017 $23 Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2016 $29 375mL red Gazpacho of White Asparagus & Cavaillon Melon w/ Marcona Almonds Raventós i Blanc Conca del Riu Anoia BdB 2018 or CVNE Rioja Crianza Cune 2016 $29 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos 2019 $13 Lopez de Heredia Rioja Crianza Viña Cubillo 2012 $48 Nanclares Y Prieto A Senda Vermella Viño Tinto 2018 $18 Razor Clams w/ Green & Wild Asparagus Viña Callejuela La Choza 2018 or Remelluri Rioja Reserva 2013 $62 Alberto Orte Yecla Monastrell Elo Single Vineyard
  • ZUDUGARAI Txakoli 2019

    ZUDUGARAI Txakoli 2019

    ZUDUGARAI Txakoli 2019 Bodega Zudugarai: The Errasti family has been growing grapes for up to 50 years and over 3 generations. Before being recognized as a DO the family sold the grapes locally. In 1989 when Getariako Txakolina received its D.O. status, the Errasti family changed their strategy and started making wine using their estate grapes. The family directly controls every process, from the selection of the grapes, to the cellar’s storage, and are focused on safeguarding this unique indigenous product. New techniques and formulas are gradually being introduced to the vinicultural process to reveal more of the characteristics of their Txakoli. This does not mean they wish to make a wine that is different from the traditional Txakoli, they are merely seeking to improve upon it. Tasting notes: White fruit aromas with fine herbs and a salty sea breeze. Fresh and energetic as soon as it hits the lips. Long and balanced mouthfeel with the aromatic intensity revealing itself along with sweet citrus fruits of lemon and lime. Winemaker: Mikel Errasti and Patxi Errasti Appellation: DO Getariako Txakolina Grapes: 100% Hondurrabi Zuri Soil: Clay covered by a layer of sandy soil Elevation: 2.952 ft Vineyard practice: Integrated viticulture, a model of sustainability using agrochemical products that are compatible with the environment for the control of pests and disease to produce wine in a natural and respectful way. Vegan Vine Age: 40 years Yield: Less than 1 ton per acre Harvest Dates: Nov 9, 2019 Fermentation: All stainless steel pH: 3.07 RS: 0.3 gram per liter Alc: 11% UPC: 5042821817 D.O.
  • Txakoli Vineyard's Bacterial Diversity and Composition

    Txakoli Vineyard's Bacterial Diversity and Composition

    Txakoli vineyard’s bacterial diversity and composition Igor Baroja-Careaga1*, Elena García de la Peña2, Andone Estonba1, Dario Cantu3, Iratxe Zarraonaindia1,4 1Department of Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain 2Ardoatek, Camillo Villabaso, 10, 48002 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain 3Department of Viticulture & Enology, University of California, Davis, 95616 Davis, CA, USA 4IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48002 Bilbao, Spain INTRODUCTION • Microorganisms are critical for vineyard maintenance and wine production, participating in soil functions and nutrients availability, promoting plant pathogen suppression, and involved in the fermentation process, essential in winemaking. OBJECTIVES To acquire an in-depth understanding of vineyard-associated microbial communities to improve Txakoli viticulture • Previous research demonstrates that soil bacterial communities are mainly determined by soil pH while grape-associated and winemaking. communities vary with the region, variety and climate. Interestingly it has been demonstrated that vineyards soil and grapes • To create a comprehensive inventory of the bacteria associated with H. zuri vineyards covering the three main microbiota end up in the winery determining the final product´s organoleptic specific characteristics and the “terroir”. Designation of Origin (DO) of Txakoli: Bizkaiko Txakolina DO, Arabako Txakolina DO and Getariako Txakolina DO. • Hondarrabi zuri variety producing Txakoli, a white wine from the Basque Country (North of Spain), has recently gained • To determine the main factors behind the shifts on bacterial distribution and abundances in soil and grape popularity due to the wine quality improvements, increasing in both acreages of production and wine consumption, communities. however the microbial diversity and composition associated to this variety is still unknown.