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Beverage Menu BEVERAGE MENU The following beverage selections represent a thoughtful and deliberate process of choice. The choices are influenced by the things that matter the most to us; those being relationships, family, sustainability and excellence. Our goal is to share the stories of why the selections are unique and special while creating lasting memories and providing exceptional service. The stories of the people and of the places are what we love to convey the most. The wines found throughout are from classic wine regions of the world, rooted in their regions’ history. Many of the selections come from small, family-owned wineries driven to produce outstanding wines that are never subjected to undue manipulation while the remainder come from importers that we consider dear friends and that have shaped the landscape of American wine culture. Other selections include classic cocktails as well as delicious and creative signature drinks that draw inspiration from the classics with consideration to wellness and curative ingredients. In staying true to our love of locality and sustainability, the beer selections come from the Blackberry Farm Brewery. A collection of spirits is also built-in that highlights hard to find and pedigree distillers. As you peruse the selections, we invite you to reference the index of producer and winery anecdotes found in the back of the menu. We will be happy to use our knowledge of these products to make the best suggestions based on your preferences. Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Logan Griffin Vice President of Food and Beverage, Andy Chabot Sommelier & Mixologist, Halee Jones Beverage Manager, Matt Poli TABLE OF CONTENTS WINES BY THE GLASS 3-4 COCKTAILS 5-7 WHISKEY FLIGHTS 8 NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS 9 BEER SELECTIONS 10 SPARKLING WINES 11-12 SAUVIGNON BLANC 13-14 WHITE RHÔNE VARIETALS & BLENDS 15-16 CHARDONNAY 17-21 RIESLING, GEWÜRZTRAMINER & GRÜNER VELTLINER 22-23 UNIQUE WHITE GRAPES & BLENDS 24-26 ROSÉ 27 PINOT NOIR 28-34 GRENACHE & RHÔNE BLENDS 35-40 SYRAH 39-41 ZINFANDEL 42 TEMPRANILLO 43-44 UNIQUE RED GRAPES & BLENDS 45-47 NEBBIOLO 48-49 SANGIOVESE 50-51 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CABERNET FRANC, & MERLOT 52-55 DESSERT WINES 56-57 SPIRIT SELECTIONS 58-64 WINEMAKER STORIES 65-77 WINES BY THE GLASS SPARKLING & WHITE WINE LELARGE PUGEOT, Tradition, Champagne, Extra Brut, NV 25/125 − This family-run estate has been producing wine in the premier cru village of Vrigny since 1790. Today the Lelarge family grows certified organic Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in their fully biodynamic vineyards. Enjoy the green apple, pear, and light brioche notes in this vegan friendly, dry wine. MESTRES 1312, Cava, Penedes, NV 11/55 − This sparkling Spanish wine with notes of green apple and lemon is made by one of the oldest houses in Penedes. The Mestres family began blending indigenous grapes like Macabeu, Xarel-lo and Parellada in 1925. DOMAINE THOMAS ET FILS, Le Pierrier, Sancerre, 2018 15/75 − Domaine Thomas dates back to the 17th century. Today, Julien and Justine Thomas use only natural techniques in the vineyard to make sure their organic Sauvignon Blanc grapes come to life with notes of grapefruit and citrus. F.X. PICHLER, Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel, Wachau, 2018 13/65 − The Pichler’s are one of the oldest and most revered families in the Wachau region of Austria. They employ sustainable farming practices on the steep, south facing terraces along the Danube river. This mouthwatering wine is driven by white jasmine flowers, ginger, wet stone and ripe pineapple. LEWIS CELLARS, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 2019 21/105 − Randy Lewis was a professional race car driver for 23 years. He drove Formula 3 in Europe which is where he fell in love with the local wines and lifestyle. Lewis Cellars was started in 1992 and continues to make world renowned Chardonnay that is finely structured and opulent with vanilla and baked apple. TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD, Patelin de Tablas, Paso Robles, 2019 15/75 − This famed Paso Robles winery run by the Perrin Family of Chateau de Beaucastel have now made their mark on wine in both California and France. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne & Clairette Blanche. This soft and floral white Rhone blend has notes of honeysuckle and orange zest makes it the perfect wine for spring. Return to table of contents 3 WINES BY THE GLASS, CONTINUED ROSÉ AND RED WINE RED CAR, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2020 14/70 − The Red Car winery creates their limited production wines by being environmentally and socially responsible. They use cover crops to amend soil nutrients, natural predators to remove pests and focus on water conservation. Enjoy the aromas and flavors of ripe, red strawberries and raspberries in this outstanding dry wine. TURLEY, Old Vine, Zinfandel, California, 2018 15/75 − Turley Wine Cellars was started in 1993 by Larry Turley with a focus on old vine Zinfandel. The vines that make up this robust and spicy red wine range in age from 41-129 years old and come from the best vineyards throughout Napa, Sonoma, Lodi, Mendocino, Contra Costa and Paso Robles. HIRSCH VINEYARDS, BMTN EDITION, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2018 22/110 − Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir is a collaboration between famed winemaker, Jasmine Hirsch, of the Sonoma Coast and our Vice President of Food and Beverage, Andy Chabot. It showcases bright cherry fruit aromas and flavors with a balanced and lingering finish. DOMAINE DE MARCOUX, Châteauneuf du Pape, 2014 20/100 − The Armenier family can be traced back to the year 1000 and were the first winemakers in this area to pioneer biodynamic farming. Today, the Armenier sisters make this Grenache dominated blend from vines that are on average, 50 years old. Fresh herbs and blackberries carry this medium bodied blend to a soft finish. PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa & Sonoma, 2017 20/100 − Carolyn and Jim Pride purchased their unique vineyard site at the crest of the Mayacamas mountains in December of 1989 and has become an icon in the wine trade of California. The Pride team utilizes all of the natural sunlight at the top of the mountain as well as the volcanic loam soils to help create this boldly flavored and smooth red wine. Return to table of contents 4 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS FRENCH KISS $10 Dolin Dry Vermouth, Lemon Juice, Elderflower Tonic NOT ANOTHER APEROL SPRITZ $12 Cocchi Rosa, Lemon Juice, Mestres 1312 Cava ELEVATION GIN & TONIC $12 Hayman’s London Dry Gin, Lime Juice, House-made Bergamot Leaf Tonic WELL DRESSED & TAILORED $15 Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal, Dolin Génépy Liqueur, Aperol, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Agave, Egg White ESPRESSO-LESS MARTINI $15 Bitterman’s Coffee Liqueur, Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur, Cynar, Amaro Nonino Served with House-made Biscotti A SEAT AT THE EMPRESS’S TABLE $16 Empress 1908 Gin, Lavender-Infused Carpano Dry Vermouth, House-made Lemon Bitters, Flowers Made and Served Tableside THE HOSTELLER $15 Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Lillet Blanc, Benedictine, Demerara Syrup, Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters, Rose Blossom Water THE GOLF CART $16 Coconut Oil-Washed Calvados, Post Modern Amaro Arancia, Lemon Juice, Sugar-Lemon Zest Rim BLACKBERRY BLACKBERRY $18 Tom’s Town Blackberry Mountain Edition Bourbon, Aperol, Embered Blackberry Syrup, Lime Juice, Peychaud’s Bitters, Lelarge-Pugeot Champagne THE THREE SISTERS $18 Fortaleza Blanco Tequila, Suze Aperitif, Padro & Co. Blanco Reserva Vermouth PERSEPHONE’S A-RYE-VAL $15 Sazerac 6-year Rye, Yellow Chartreuse, Strawberry-Vanilla Syrup, Mint, Lemon Juice GIN OLD FASHIONED $24 Bristow Reserve 2-year Barrel-Aged Gin, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Decanter Bitters, House-made Lemon Bitters, Simple Syrup Return to table of contents 5 THE CAPTAIN’S LIST OLD FASHIONED $70 Old Rip Van Winkle 10-year Bourbon, Demerara Sugar, Bitter Truth Bogart’s Bitters, Orange Bitters SAZERAC $70 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey, Demerara Sugar, Peychaud’s Bitters, St. George Absinthe MANHATTAN $105 Sazerac 18-year Straight Rye, Padro & Co. Dorado Amargo Suave Vermouth, Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters, Luxardo Cherry LAST WORD $45 Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin, Green Chartreuse VEP, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Lime Juice MARGARITA $35 Tequila Ocho Añejo, Cointreau, Agave, Lime Juice, Pink Himalayan Salt Rim DAIQUIRI $40 Samaroli 2003 Caribbean Rum, Lime Juice, Demerara Sugar ROB ROY $60 Highland Park 18-year Single Malt, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Luxardo Cherry SIDECAR $50 Germain-Robin XO Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Sugar Rim FRENCH 75 $95 Tesseron X.O. Perfection Premier Cru Cognac, Billecart Salmon N.V. Champagne, Lemon Juice, Honey PAPPY FLIGHT $400 Indulge in three 1oz pours of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year 20 Year 23 Year Return to table of contents 6 CLASSIC COCKTAILS OLD FASHIONED $16 Johnny Drum Private Stock, Demerara Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Orange SAZERAC $16 Rittenhouse Rye, Demerara Sugar, Peychaud’s Bitters, Absinthe Spritz, Lemon NEGRONI $20 Monkey 47 Gin, Tempus Fugit Gran Classico Bitter, Yzaguirre Sweet Vermouth, Orange PISCO SOUR $18 Caravedo Pisco, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Egg White JACK ROSE $15 Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy, Old Forester 100-Proof Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Grenadine PAPER PLANE $15 Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon Juice VIEUX CARRE $18 Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Willett Rye 4-year, Punt y Mes Vermouth, Benedictine, Angostura Cocoa Bitters SINGAPORE SLING $18 Bulldog Gin, Cherry Heering, Cointreau, Benedictine, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters, Fever Tree Club Soda MOSCOW MULE $12 Wheatley Vodka, Lime Juice, Fever Tree Ginger Beer MARGARITA $15 Casamigo’s Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Agave, Lime Juice, Salt PALOMA $16 Fortaleza Blanco Tequila, Topo Chico Twist of Grapefruit, Agave, Lime CUBA LIBRE $12 Bacardi Reserva 8 year Gold Rum, House-made Lime Cordial, Fever Tree Madagascan Cola FRENCH 75 $25 Tom’s Town Gin, Lelarge-Pugeot Champagne, Lemon GRASSHOPPER $15 Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe Glaciale, Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao, Cream Return to table of contents 7 WHISKEY FLIGHTS BIG PROOF, BIG FLAVOR $35 Colonel E.H.
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