SAMPLE MENU 5/5/25 (there may be a more update menu at the Sauer Grapes shop)
FOOD:
Fresh Burrata: $7
Mixed Olive Tapenade with Pita Chips or on Tribeca Bread: $8
Black Olive Spread on Tribeca Bread: $7
Mixed Olives with Tribeca Bread: $7
Chicken Salad on Tribeca Bread: $8
Sweet Grass Dairy Pimento Cheese, Thomasville, GA on Tribeca Bread or on Sesame Tamari Crackers: $8 Black Bean and Cilantro Hummus with Pita Chips: $8
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pita Chips: $8
Parmesan Spread on Tribeca Bread: $8
Cheese Plates: $12 and $14 (For bread to accompany, see below*)
Assorted Salamis with Assorted Cheese or Assorted Salami Plate with Mustard: $14
Roasted and Salted Rosemary Marcona Almonds or Salted Truffle Marcona Almonds: $4 Shelled Pistachios: $4
Sweet & Spicy Pecans: $5
Macadamia Nuts: $5
Chile and Garlic Cashews: $4
Affiorato Hand Pressed Olive Oil from Italy with Tribeca Bread: $5 (or flavored olive oils from Puglia) *Plate of Tribeca Bread from New Jersey: $3
Yes Way Chocolate Rose Bar: $12
Pack of 8 Melinda’s Truffles: $9
Cocktails:
Moonstone Plum Infused Sake (slightly sweet), Oregon: $9
Moonstone Pear Infused Sake (dry), Oregon: $9
Ruffino Wine Limonata: $7
SPARKLING WINES and DRY ROSE (Still):
1) Canard Vineyard Rose “Cuvee des Cendres” 2021, Napa: $13 “Cuvée des Cendres” means “Bottling of the Ashes”, and is an homage to the disastrous 2020 fires in Napa. Coming entirely from a single vineyard in Paso Robles, this rosé shows abundant red fruit, especially strawberry and cranberry, with just a hint of cream. The finish is long, fresh, and fruity, with excellent acidity. This is great on its own, or with your grilled bbq meals!
2) Schodl In Natura Pet Naturel, Austria: $10 A refreshing, lively herbal Pétillant Naturel with an endless drinking pleasure. In the nose you find elegant citrus & lime notes, candied oranges and nashi pears. On the palate the pure expression of fresh grapes, juicy with a cozy mineral core. Grüner Veltliner, Weissburgunder, red & white Riesling.
3) Bochet-Lemoine Champagne Brut NV: $16 Bochet-Lemoine is a small house based in the village of Cormoyeux. The winery has been led by Jacky Bochet and Valery Lemoine for the past twenty years after taking over from Valery’s parents. Jacky’s family are fourth generation winemakers but have been growers in the region for far longer. Their young son Pierre is now involved in all facets of the family business. 95% of the production sells in France and it is not available anywhere else in the USA, with the bulk of the foreign sales in the UK. Their 8.5ha of clay-limestone based vineyards range from 10-75 years of age with an average age of 35 years. The Brut N/V is 50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, & 20% Chardonnay. Aged for a minimum of 2.5 years prior to disgorgement.
4) Gimmonet-Gonet “L’Eclat” Rosé Grand Cru N.V.: $16 Gimonnet-Gonet’s L’Éclat Grand Cru Rosé is a blend of 93% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Noir. Gimonnet-Gonet likes their rosé with a high percentage of Chardonnay; for them, it keeps the wine zesty, pure and racy. All grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in
stainless steel tanks, the wines undergo full malolactic conversion, and are aged for 6 months in tank before undergoing 20 months of aging sur latte prior to bottling. In the glass the wine shows a light, iridescent pink color with a steady stream of tiny bubbles with aromas of crushed tart berries, chalk and roses. On the palate, the wine has a lovely, gentle acidity to match the soft, creamy mouthfeel and mousse. Flavors of salted citrus, muddled raspberry, red currant and river stones wash across the palate into an elegant and refined finish. Dosage: 4 g/L
WHITE WINES
6) Buoncristiani Triad Blanc 2019, Napa Valley: $13 69% Sauvignon Blanc, 18% Viognier, and 13% Chardonnay. Complex aromas of lemon zest, white peach, spicy pear, orange sherbet, floral muscat, vanilla, and lemon cream pie entice the senses. On the palate, a creamy texture leads the way to layered flavors of mango, pineapple, apple, key lime pie, honeysuckle and vanilla wafer. Zesty citrus flavors, tropical fruit and ultra bright acidity linger in the crisp and clean finish.
7) Clos de la Houssaie Muscadet Sevre et Maine 2018, Loire: $11 Our iconic wine, the essence of Muscadet Sèvre & Maine terroir. Le Clos de la Houssaie is a 70 year old vineyard located in La Haye Fouassière. The grape grows peacefully in its own micro-climate, protected by an old stone wall. This wine has been used as a reference
for the label “Grand cru de Sèvre & Maine” in 1926. Since 2009, it is known locally as “Cru Communal la Haye Fouassière”. Elegant and bright with notes of white flowers, sea salt, citrus, and chalky notes.
8) Trione Vineyards & Winery River Road Ranch Chardonnay 2018, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA: $11 This Chardonnay presents with a radiant golden hue, hinting at its richness and depth. With an enticing bouquet of persimmon marmalade and pastry dough that is accentuated by a delicate hint of beeswax and a whisper of struck match smokiness. The luxurious flavors of honeydew melon, European butter and marzipan enrich the palate while subtle notes of chamomile tea enlighten the finish.
RED WINES
9) Peirson Meyer Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018: $15 Winemaker notes: Bright fruit aromas of cherry, wild ripe berries and pomegranate blend graciously with a palate that hints of sweet spice, a flinty minerality, and a distinctive fresh earth quality. Open and expressive in its youth, the 2018 will expand and age beautifully for years to come.
10) Bodegas Peñafiel Miros del Ribera Crianza 2019, Ribera del Duero Spain: $12 “Ripe and appealing on the nose with a thread of wild violet, plum, spice, and of black plum leather, these lofty aromas transition on the palate to luminous notes of puréed black cherry and boysenberry fruit, forming a finely woven profile evincing finesse and an exquisite balance. The plush edge to the firm, fine tannins allows early drinkability, but make no mistake, this wine has the structure to evolve gracefully in the grand tradition of Ribera del Duero.” Tempranillo. WE 92; JS 91; V 91; WS 90
11) Robert Foley The Griffin Red Wine 2018, CA: $13 Super dark in color, the contributions of Petite Sirah and Syrah are immediately evident. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit marry with a hint of cedar. On the palate this ripe rich red blend is amazingly lively – the weight of the Rhône varieties balanced perfectly by the mid-palate of our classic Merlot. A bit of Charbono completes the dance! Having just enough grip in the finish makes this a very approachable, versatile, food-friendly red wine. Like its namesake, this Griffin is a powerful combination of strengths. This year’s blend is 44% Merlot, 40% Petite Sirah, 14% Syrah, and 2% Charbono.
12) Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, CA, 1 Liter: $22 This special anniversary vintage celebrates 50 years of making Cabernet in Napa Valley. It results from happy soils, healthy vines, low crop yield, low to no irrigation, and harvest at high ripeness levels – all key ingredients of the Caymus style. The wine is rich and round on the palate, with textural tannins that are non-bitter. Evidence of French oak, but not overplayed. Acidity for balance, but not tart. There are no hurdles to enjoying the delicious essence of this wine, which exhibits an expression of the style for which Caymus is known.