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Portugal: Land of Explorers
Portugal: Land of Explorers

Portugal is a land of contrasts. Ox carts and sports cars use the same roads, and even in the viticulture you can see both ancient hand skills and the most modern technology. Today, the direct descendantes of Portugal’s great seafarers and explorers are beginning to discover the value on their wine estates (Quintas), which date from Portugal’s golden age. With evidently around 500 varieties of grape, numerous old stock, and highly committed vintners, Portugal has a big future in the modern wine wold.

Since wine drinkers all over the world are increasingly looking for alternatives to the ever constant Chardonnays and Cabernets, Portugal’s wines are certainly in tune with the times.

Housemade

Sangria
Glass 9
Half Pitcher 16
Pitcher 27

House

Cabernet & Merlot
Glass 9

Sparkling Wine

Chic Barcelona, Cava
Glass 10
Green apple, crisp, medium bubbles, taste of pear and citrus. Medium complexity.
Pere Ventura Tresor Brut, Spain
Bottle 39
Blend of Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada, solf clarification, two years aged. A real gem.
Moet & Chandon "Imperial" Brut, Champagne
Bottle 135
Yellow color with medium pearls with a light medium body
Moet & Chandon "Nectar Imperial" Rose, Champagne
Bottle 170
Light salmon/pink. Ample tiny bubble stream. Soft nice balance, strawberry

Blush/Rose/White Zinfandel

Beringer, White Zinfandel, CA
Glass 9
Bottle 26
Fresh Red Berry, Citrus and Melon aromas and flavors, hints of Nutmeg and Clove
Mateus, Rose, Portugal
Bottle 26
On the nose roses, strawberry and crisp citrus fruit. Dry with medium acid, light body, floral flavors

Portuguese White

Cartuxa, Evora, Alentejo
Glass 10
Bottle 35
Gingery aroma and a pale wheat-like nuttiness, lemony flavors will match seafood
Aveleda Alvarinho, Vinho Verde
Bottle 29
Crisp acidity, citrus, green apple and a slight touch of honey, solid muneralitty
Periquita Branco, VR Peninsula de Setubal
Bottle 28
Balanced fruit/acidity, citric, apricot and tropical fruit
Monte Velho, ALentejo
Glass 8
Bottle 25
Ripe and perfurmed, fruity and balanced, finishing with elegance
Casal Garcia
Bottle 25
Crisp white, plenty of fizz, talcedged acidity and gentle fruit. Hints of peach.

Spanish White

Fautino VII, Rioja
Glass 9
Bottle 33
Lemon and tangerine, mid palate adds peach and dried pears. very light acidity.
Conde de Albarei Albarino, Rias Baixas
Bottle 33
Good fruity nose and floral hints, gentle, fresh and harmonious with a good lingering finish

Around The World White

Sartori Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy
Glass 9
Bottle 32
Light fruit frangrance, very smooth and lush with a mildly tart finish
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy
Bottle 54
Good weight and structure, very nice levels of fruit and acidity. Tangy flavor.
Rapaura Springs, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Glass 10
Bottle 34
Fantastic nose, long crispy finish, passion fruit, melon, pineapple, lime, excellent citrus
Stone Cap, Chardonnay, CA
Glass 10
Bottle 32
Floral and tropical fruit aromas, blend with citrus and green apple
Simi, Chardonnay, CA
Bottle 44
Buttery on the nose, oak up front, floral notes, honey aftertaste, full of flavor

Portuguese Red

Ripanco
Glass 9
Bottle 32
Full bodied with some fruits on the nose, smooth, moderately tannie, long finish
Domini, Douro
Bottle 44
Smoke on the nose and cherry oak in the glass, smooth. Velvet finish, deep berry and plum taste
Domini Plus, Douro
Bottle 82
Full bodied, very dense and concentrated, spicy black fruits, good vanilla acidic coffee, long finish
Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas, Douro
Bottle 36
Bright cherry, currant and dark plum flavours. Medium-grained tannins
Jose Maria da Fonseca, Periquita Reserva
Bottle 40
Elegant texture, smooth body, cassis and pepper notes, oak and vanilla, long nice after taste
Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas, Reserva, Douro
Bottle 88
Powerfully fruit aroma, dark fruit and spice flavours. Dark Chocolate lingers on the rich finish
Cartuxa, Evora, Alentejo
Bottle 44
Nose of nutmeg, pepper, dark chorolate and oak, dry medium bodied, smooth, beautifully rounded
Borba Reserva, Borba, Alentejo
Bottle 47
Raspberry at first, with jammy darker fruits, lots of heat in a long finish. Solid wine.
Monte Velho, Alentejo
Glass 8
Bottle 25
Dry, medium bodied, complex ripe fruit and oak characters, soft tannic structure.
Quinta da Bacalhoa, Setubal
Bottle 65
Red fruits combined with nuances of wood and spices, smooth tannins, fresh finish, elegant and very complex
Montalegre, Tras-os-Montes
Bottle 39
Smells of prunes and some dried berries. The palate is very rich, lots of ripe fruits, some wood, Smooth
Ventozelo Reserva, Douro
Bottle 56
Full body, long lingering mouthfeel. Not acidic, smooth, hints of dark berries, good structure. Solid
Quinta da Romaneira
Bottle 66
Firmly Structured with powerful red fruit flavors, rich spices and firm tannins. Long finish. Incredible soft.

Spanish Red

Fautino VII, Rioja
Bottle 35
Nice ripe cherries, some dried berries, tobacco, spice, and a little vanilla. Medium-bodied with good structure.
Marques de Riscal, Rioja
Bottle 52
Medium density, fruit, spice, tar, wood nose. Wood and tannins in a nice combination.
Faustino I, Rioja
Bottle 82
Restrained, mineral style with elegant tannins, youthful, fresh and complex. Extraordinary vitality, unique finish
Tefilo Reyes, Crianza, Ribera Del Duero
Bottle 82
Vanilla, plum and spices take a leading role, oak, medium - high tannins and acidity. Great quality.

Around the World Red

Smoking Loon Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley
Glass 10
Bottle 34
Light in color, fresh crushed raspberries, strawberries and cranberries, hint of cinnamon, light bodied
Jackson Estate, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Bottle 52
Cool-climate origins in bright acidity, the rich flavors of blueberries, black cherries, cola and dusty spices
Bodega Volcanes, Carmenere, Chile
Glass 10
Bottle 34
Smoky on the nose, some peppery tones and a lot of spice. Big blod red hints of chocolate and vanilla.
Bodegas Callia, Argentina
Glass 9
Bottle 29
Malbec, Red fruit driven, the plum and cherry flavors offer a balance mouthfeel
Malma, Malbec Patagonia, Argentina
Glass 11
Bottle 36
Aromas of fresh raspberries, plums and cherries. Intensely fruity with hints of violets and vanilla
Cakebread, Cabernet, Napa Valley CA
Bottle 190
Beautifully balanced and richly textured on the palate, its concentrated black cherry, wild berry, cassis and mocha flavors are supported by supple tannins and extended in a long chocolate-y finish.