SAMPLE MENU 5/19/26 (there may be a more updated menu at the Sauer Grapes shop)
FOOD:
Burrata with Sundried Tomato Pieces and Sprinkles of Garlic Oil: $7
Italian Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Pecorino Cheese: $1.75
Mixed Olive Tapenade with Pita Chips or on Tribeca Bread: $8
Black Olive Spread on Tribeca Bread: $8
Mixed Olives with Tribeca Bread: $8
Sweet Grass Dairy Pimento Cheese, Thomasville, GA on Tribeca Bread or on Sesame Tamari Crackers: $8 Classic Hummus with Pita Chips: $8
Chicken Salad on Tribeca Bread: $8
Parmesan Spread on Tribeca Bread: $8
Cheese Plates: $14 and $16 (For bread to accompany, see below*)
Assorted Salamis with Assorted Cheese or Assorted Salami Plate with Mustard: $16
Roasted and Salted Rosemary Marcona Almonds or Salted Truffle Marcona Almonds: $5 Sweet & Spicy Pecans: $5
Macadamia Nuts: $5
Chile and Garlic Cashews: $5
Honey Chipotle Cashews: $5
Affiorato Hand Pressed Olive Oil from Italy with Tribeca Bread: $6 (or flavored olive oils from Puglia) *Plate of Tribeca Bread from New Jersey: $3
Dubai Bar (Vegan, Plant Based) and Other Chocolate Bars: $10
Cocktails:
Moonstone Plum Infused Sake (slightly sweet), Oregon: $10
Moonstone Pear Infused Sake (dry), Oregon: $10
Casa Mariol Vermut Negro, Spain: $8 Served over ice.
Casal Mariol Vermut Blanco, Spain: $8 Served over ice.
SPARKLING WINES and DRY ROSE (Still):
1) La Sirena Rosato Primitivo 2020, Amador County (still): $11 The 2020 Rosato is made from Primitivo grapes sourced from Amador county in the foothills of California. The color is a lovely, soft rose petal pink. The aromatics are so fresh and pure, reminding me of spring strawberries, roses and honeysuckle. Across the palate, flavors mirror the aromas in a bright, flavorful and balanced profile. Lively acidity, enticing flavors and a food-friendly weight all combine to create a Rosé that is complete and satisfying to the palate. From the renowned winemaker Heidi Barrett.
2) Pardas Hermos Brut Nature 2020, Corpinnat, Penedes: $12 Our Corpinnat Hermós brut nature is born under a “village” concept. In other words, it is an amalgam of terroirs that certify the clay-limestone nature of our soils. A clear wine philosophy behind the bubbles. The stylistic link between our wines is easy to find. Carried through our two flagship varieties: 71.8% Xarel·lo and 28.2% Sumoll. They are two strong grapes, with a lot of personality: they are structuring, nervous varieties and they both have good vectors of minerality.
Sumoll, in particular, was the one we couldn’t miss. There are already many wines in our range where this variety is used. We want to normalize its use in the case of sparkling wines. Sparkling wines in the Penedès region have never had an important red variety in its organization chart. This is important in order to give a new aesthetic and personality to our sparkling wines.
3) Gimmonet-Gonet “L’Etonnant” Blanc de Noirs N.V.: $15 The first Blanc de Noirs made at the joint Gimonnet-Gonet estate, L’Etonnant is an exceptional representation of the Blanc de Noirs style. The harmonious cuvee impresses with a fine mousse with aromas of brioche and red fruits. On the palate it flows with notes of ripe
pear, baked apple, citrus, cherry, and brioche – L’Etonnant is full-bodied yet elegant. Dosage: 5 g/L
4) Champagne Philippe Fontaine Rose de Saignee N.V., France: $17 Markedly different from the oceans of light and fruity rosé Champagne out there, Grower Champagne producer Philippe Fontaine harnesses the powers of the Aube’s clay soils and the saignée method to deliver a powerful, deep auburn colored bubbly that’s cause for rethinking the possibilities of pink fizz. Similar in structure to the Rosé des Riceys for which the region is famous, its dusky, earthy red and black fruit carries an undercurrent of savory and even meaty flavors that gird the full palate and give the drinker something to contemplate as well as enjoy. Tight perlage lightens things to an utterly balanced whole, accentuating stunning depth and complexity. Dying to be paired with a juicy bone-in ribeye or roasted game, but graceful enough to elevate smoked salmon, ripe Époisses, and yourThanksgiving turkey. 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier.
WHITE WINES
6) Extradimentional Wine Co. Yeah! Full King Crab II Chenin/Chardonnay 2022, Chalone, Monterey County: $14 This stunning blend from Brosseau Vineyard is 45% Chenin Blanc, 45% Chardonnay and 10% skin contact Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier (this brings the summer haze). It is a glass filled with salted nectarines and melons floating on a high elevation mountain lake. Its thrilling texture and acidity feel like hiking boots on crunchy summer snow. The back palate builds with delicious tension leading to a thrilling ski jump style finish of Yeah!
7) Testalonga Cortez Chenin Blanc 2022, Swartland, South Africa: $14 Tastes like a wine from the Jura transplanted to Swartland. It is a remarkable wine, with a complex honeyed, floral aroma and a palate which is very dry, with great texture and depth of fruit. Unashamedly natural wine from one of South Africa’s most restlessly experimental producers.
8) Daou Bodyguard Chardonnay 2021, Santa Barbara County: $12 Winemaker notes: Conceived by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, Bodyguard Chardonnay is a wine of uncommon opulence. The 2020 vintage offers fragrant aromas of golden apple, buttered toast, honey and lilac. Subtle notes of Bartlett pear, star fruit, hibiscus and nutmeg round out the elegant, floral bouquet. The texture is smooth and silky, cascading across the palate with enticing flavors of spiced pear, Granny Smith apple, golden kiwi and honeysuckle, all underlain by mouthwatering minerality. Secondary layers reveal nuances of white peach and toasty oak, hazelnut, honeydew melon and citrus zest. A crisp, clean finish shows remarkable length with lingering notes of lemon curd and pineapple.
RED WINES
9) Trione Vineyards & Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA: $14 A classic Russian River Pinot Noir but reminiscent of its Burgundian heritage. Aromas of forest floor earthiness are encased with flavors of juicy cherry and fresh violet petals. Rich and full bodied with a great depth and length of finish. Double Gold North Coast Wine Competition 2023
10) Pago de Carraovejas Finca Y Bodega 2022, Ribera del Duero, Spain: $16 A concentrated, dense Ribera del Duero, but there is a lot to like if you enjoy plushness, with its lush blackberry fruit and dark chocolate. Fine-grained and full-bodied on the palate, but fresh and still pretty tense, with chalky tannins. Drink from 2025.-James Suckling 93 Points Tinto Fino (93%), Cabernet Sauvignon (4%) and Merlot (3%).
11) Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021, Veneto: $12 WS 93 pts. This offers aromas of dried strawberries, dates, chocolate nibs and cooling spices. Full-bodied, deep and intense, with a core of ripe, succulent fruit and creamy tannins. It’s rich but focused and lingering. Structured and seamless.
12) Hourglass HG III Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Napa Valley: $17 The vineyards are located in Napa Valley; the first, named the Hourglass Vineyard, in St. Helena planted to Cabernet Sauvignon; the other is the Blueline Vineyard in Calistoga, planted to the 5 Bordeaux varietals and Sauvignon Blanc. Jeff Smith founded Hourglass in the 1990’s, after replanting the Hourglass Vineyard to Cabernet Sauvignon when the original Zinfandel vines fell to phylloxera. He also took on Bob Foley as winemaker.