Draft Ciders & Meads
ERIS Baked Apple 6%**
$8
Slightly spiced apple cider with a touch of sweet vanilla. Fireplace sipping cider on a winter night
Two Towns, Made Marion (Corvallis, OR) 6%
$6
Unites Northwest apples with whole locally grown Marionberries, the crown jewel of all blackberry varieties, a true testament to the bounty of Oregon
Virtue, Michigan Brut (Fennville, MI) 6.7%
$7
French-Style cider showcasing the beauty & complexity of heirloom apples grown on Michigan's cider coast. Ripe apple aromas make way for crisp, tart flavors with a hint of yeasty goodness and a tart, dry, oaky lingering finish
Farnum Hill, Dooryard Cider - (Still) (Lebanon, NH) 7.5%
$11
Aromas of honey, peach, & bittersweet apple; flavors of beeswax, lime, & citrus peel, with barely-perceptible sweetness. Bright acid over broad bitter, with a full, moderately astringent mouthfeel. There is little to no carbonation in this cider
Wild Blossom Mead, Prairie Passion 13%**
13
Made in the traditional style of "Honeymoon" or aphrodisiacal meads. This honey wine is made from the nectar of Midwest flowers, collected by Chicagoland honey bees. The floral notes mix with the sweet honey undertones
$Wines on Tap
Served in carafesReds
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckman, Santa Barbara County, Cal. 15%
$15-42
Founded in 1994 in the Santa Ynez Valley subregion, Beckmen wines are crafted almost exclusively from two vineyards: Los Olivos District AVA, and Ballard Canyon AVA. Their estate Cab is an eye-opening experience. This offering is dark, rich, & dense, loaded with vanilla, spice, cherry, cassis, black currant flavors and aromas and smooth tannins
2021 Tempranillo VT, Lobetia, Castilla - La Mancha 13.5%
$13-32
Deep cherry color with a violet shade. Aromas of red berries and cherries persist on the palate with notes of coco and sweet tobacco and a smooth harmonious finish. Certified organic and biodynamic
2021 Barbera, Ti Amo, Lombardia, Italy 13%
$13-32
From the Pavia district of Lombardy, this 100% certified organic wine has the aroma of blackberries and spice and is soft but rich with a fruity palate. No oak
NV Côtes du Rhone, Domaine de la Patience, France 12%
$13-32
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre blend. From a family estate close to the Rhone and the Pont du Gard established in 1930 and certified organic since 2007. Elegant notes of smoky red fruit, violet, sweet herb & a note of baking chocolate. The palate is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors, and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins
Vermouth ATXA Vino Vermouth Rojo, Destlerias Acha, Spain 15%
8
Enjoy as an aperitif over ice or straight up w/a peel of orange or lemon. Traditional Vermouth is a fortified & aromatized wine macerated w/herbs, fruits and roots—this old family recipe includes wormwood, gentian, & cherry. Notes of licorice and wild herbs framed by bitter components and a markedly wild berry fruit
$Whites
2020 Grüner Veltliner, Pratsch, Austria 12%
$13-32
100% Certified Organic. Herbal, fresh & spicy with notes of white pepper, apple & citrus on the palate. It has the "rainwater over rocks" minerality that's desirable in Austrian whites. Zippy acidity
2021 Pinot Gris, Eola Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 12.5%
$14-36
Harvested by hand from the Legacy Estate Vineyards. Rich and vibrant, with crisp natural acidity balancing out lush notes of grapefruit, honeyed lemon and orange peel, this juicy wine is a supreme representation of this beloved varietal
2020 Bordeaux Blanc, AOC, Chateau la Frenelle, France 12.5%
14-36
60% Sauv. Blanc, 30% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Family-owned since 1789. Brilliant transparent yellow w/green highlights. Intensely aromatic: lemons, grapefruit & white peaches from the Sauvignon, honeysuckle & acacia flowers from the Muscadelle. The Semillon brings richness & roundness. Crisp & fruity on the palate with a silky long finish
$Rosé
2021 Provence Rosé, Le Charmel, Eastern Provence, Fr 12.5%
14-36
30% Syrah, 30% Cinsault, 20% Mourvèdre,10% Grenache, 10% Rolle. From picturesque hillside vineyards w/clay & limestone soils, the grapes are manually picked, hand-sorted, and fully de-stemmed on site. Harvested from late Aug thru mid Sept
$Belgian Drafts
Petrus, Cranberry Rosé 5%*
$8
By Brouwerij de Brabandere. A unique blend of Petrus Aged Pale Sour and De Brabandere's house Witbier, then blended with natural cranberry juice, for intense tart and fruity flavor
Palm, Speciale 5.2%
$7
Belgian Pale Ale made w/English hops, French barley, Belgian yeast, & Champagne malt. Amber hued, but not heavy
De Halve Maan, Brugse Zot 6%
$11
A golden blonde, brewed with four different kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop which give the beer its unique taste
Rodenbach, Grand Cru 6%*
$11
Consists of 1/3 young beer and 2/3 beer matured two years in oak. A complex beer with a great deal of wood and esters, slightly sweet, extremely acidic and fruity, with grapes and even cherries discernible
Val-Dieu, Blonde 6%
$10
Fresh & light blonde ale, w/a strong friendly character. Perfect as an aperitif, digestif, or accompaniment to a good meal
Moortgat (Duvel Moortgat) Duvel Single Fermented 6.8%
$9
Enjoyed by DM brewery staff for decades. Typical Duvel flavors & aromas already emerging, but lower in alcohol & carbonation, w/a slightly lighter, crisper taste
Cuvée Des Trolls 7%
$12
By Dubuisson. The addition of dried orange peel at the boiling stage brings a pleasantly fruity aroma to the fore, harmonizing quite beautifully with the well-rounded and delicate taste of this Blond Ale
Achouffe, La Chouffe 8%
$10
A tale from the Belgian Ardennes: the gnomes of the Valley of the Fairies discovered the secret of making this golden beer in an old grimoire. Slightly hoppy taste, fresh coriander notes & fruity accents
Kwak 8%
$12
Pours w/a fine lasting head with aromas of wheat beer w/hints of bubblegum, vanilla, cloves & a touch of spirit. Very smooth & spritzy, w/vanilla notes in the palate; comes across very light for its strength. Sweet malt gives way to a dry finish
Maredsous, Brune 8, 8%
$10
Sherry, allspice, & warm dark caramel aromas. Mild smoky roasted grain & dark fruit notes in the palate. Hints of tobacco & wood; soft sourness in the background
Tripel Karmeliet 8%
$12
By Bosteels. Golden ale w/a creamy head. Restrained hoppiness, generous spicing, fruity banana & vanilla notes. Still brewed to an authentic beer recipe from 1679 from the former Carmelite monastery in Dendermonde
Delirium, Nocturnum 8.5%
$12
By Brouwerij Huyghe. Dark brown-red w/caramel, mocha & chocolate aromas. Alcohol & softness followed by increasing bitterness from the hops and roasted & chocolate malts. Nice balance: bitterness, sour, & sweet finish
Straffe Hendrik, Tripel 9%
$12
In 1981, Henri Maes and his daughter Véronique followed the demand of the mayor to create a strong blond beer for the inauguration of the statue of Sint-Arnoldus, patron saint of brewers. Today, this is the last authentic Tripel Ale of Bruges
Dupont, Avec Les Bon Voeux 9.5%
$7
Les Bons Voeux means best wishes, which is what Brasserie Dupont sends with this very special saison ale brewed for the holidays. Redolently aromatic, rich and velvety
St. Bernardus, Abt 12, 10%
$12
Widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world. Brewed in the classic Quadrupel style, adhering to the original 1946 recipe
Alvinne, Cuvée d'Erpigny Monbazillac 15%*
10
A full bodied dark ale, a barrel-aged version of Pays d'Erpigny, aged in Monbazillac barrels (sweet white wine). Ideal as a dessert beer
$Craft Drafts
Jester King, Le Petit Prince (Austin, TX) 2.9%
$10
Throughout N. Europe, light-bodied, wellhopped, low-alcohol table beers were often the beverage of choice with meals in places where the water wasn't always safe to drink. LPP is a dry, unspiced, highly attenuated Farmhouse Table Beer unique to our land in the Texas Hill Country. Naturally occurring wild yeasts impart a sense of place to this unfiltered, unpasteurized, 100% naturally conditioned ale
Hidden Hand, The 77, 4%**
$5
Naturally sparkling Chicago Neighborhood Lager— the preferred beer of the City of Win. An unbreakable fortress city resting on the shores of the great water, forged together as a collection of 77 communities
Funk Factory Geuzeria, Mango Pink Guava Meerts 4.5%*
$7
After 3 mos. of fermentation in French oak foeders, they refermented Meerts on over 2 lbs of mangoes & pink guava for an additional 6 weeks
Odell, Sippin' Pretty 4.5%
$6
Loaded with a unique blend of açai, guava, & elderberry, balanced w/a delicate addition of Himalayan pink sea salt. Bright pink color; refreshing with a slightly tart finish
Scratch, Filé Farmhouse (Ava, IL) 4.7%
$12
Saison-style ale brewed w/sassafras leaves, fermented with Scratch's house culture. Light, citrusy, and refreshing with notes of passion fruit and lemongrass
Solemn Oath, Lü 4.7%**
$7
Softly drinkable and highly sessionable Kolsch keeps Cologne's beer flag flying. This beer won a Bronze Medal at the Great American Beer Festival in the Germanstyle Kolsch category in 2016
Uerige, Alt 4.7%
$11
Brewed since 1862 and consistently on lists of the best beers in Germany, this top-fermented, full-bodied beer from Düsseldorf is substantially bitter at the finish with nice caramel malt balance. In a nation awash in bottom fermented lagers, this stands out as a unique and delicious outlier
Alesmith, Nut Brown (San Diego) 5%
$7
A variety of specialty malts produce a brilliant dark brown color and a wonderful malt complexity. A light dose of East Kent Goldings and Styrian Goldings hops from England balance the malt sweetness without adding bitterness to the flavor profile
Around the Bend, Vixen 5%**
$7
Delicate pistachio cream ale with cinnamon
Off Color, Beer for Lounging 5%**
$6
Single hop American Pale Ale, using only U.S. Cascade hops that provide big aroma & mild bitterness, balanced with a breadcrumb malt profile
Urban Chestnut, Zwickel 5.1%
$7
Pronounced 'zv-ick-el', the flagship lager of classically crafted, timeless, European-style biers is an unfiltered, unpasteurized, German classic that finishes as a smooth-drinking, naturally cloudy bier
Dovetail, Vienna Lager 5.1%**
$8
Copper-colored, with warm, malty character, it's made with 100% Vienna malt and Styrian Golding hops
Firestone Walker, Pivo Pils (Paso Robles, CA) 5.3%
$7
This beer helped kick down the doors to liberate American pilsner from the clutches of industrial beer. Inspired by the dryhopped Tipopils from Birrificio Italiano, Brewmaster Matt Brynildson drew upon multiple European influences to create this one-of-a-kind beer
Roaring Table, The Far Out Cool Pool (Lake Zurich) 5.4%
$8
California Style Pilsner—a collab with Hop Butcher—crisp, bright and hoppy
Allagash, White (Portland, ME) 5.5%
$8
Traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, light & slightly cloudy w/a blend of spices. Longtime Hopleaf mainstay!
Green Man ESB (Asheville, NC) 5.5%
$8
A classic: this English Amber Ale is brewed with 100% English ingredients: Simpsons malts, English Fuggle hops & a classic English ale yeast strain. Expect malty notes of toasted biscuit, toffee & caramel; low notes of dried fruit from the yeast; herbal & woody flavors from the hops. A balanced everyday drinker inspired by the British pub
Anchor, Porter (S.F., CA) 5.6%
$6
A blend of specially roasted pale, caramel, chocolate, and black malts, along with top-fermenting yeast, creates complexity without bitterness
Bell's, Amber (Comstock Twp, MI) 5.8%
$7
Features both toasted & sweet caramel notes from carefully selected malts, balanced with herbal & citrus hop aromas
Aslin, How Now Brown Cow (Alexandria, VA) 6%
$9
Milk stout with peanut butter and chocolate. It has rich aromas of peanut butter, and has a smooth chocolatey finish
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA (Milton, DE) 6%
$7
A powerful but balanced East Coast IPA w/a lot of citrusy hop character—it's the session beer for hardcore enthusiasts!
Firestone Walker, Frieky Bones (Paso Robles, CA) 6.3%*
$10
A re-imagination of Krieky Bones, Barrel- works' classic. Made with Michigan Montmorency cherries, co-fermented w/a base of Flanders-style ale that spent 2 years in an oak foeder. Matured in oak for another 4 mos. to create an incredible wild ale that doubles down on delicious fruit flavors
3 Floyds, Zombie Dust 6.5%**
$8
This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one's only respite after the zombie apocalypse
Pipeworks, Blood of the Unicorn 6.5%**
$7
"One sip of this aggressively hopped red ale clearly reveals what drives these, the greatest of, hop heads of lore. Is this the end of the mythical horned horse? Or will he rise like the phoenix to fight another day?"
Trillium DDH Fort Point (Canton, MA) 6.6%
$10
This double-dry-hopped pale ale contains the same base malt and hops as Fort Point Pale Ale, but with an additional dry hop of Citra. The added hops richly enhance the juicy tropical fruit flavors of pineapple/mango, create elevated green, herbaceous aromatics, and increase body
Sierra Nevada, Celebration Ale (Chico, CA) 6.8%
$7
Each year, SN visits the Pacific Northwest to hand-select the best Cascade and Centennial hops, race the harvest home, and brew immediately to capture citrus, pine, and floral notes at their absolute peak—the aromas and flavors for the perfect winter beer, first brewed in 1981!
Ommegang, Solera (Formerly Pale Sour) (Cooperstown, NY) 6.9%*
$7
Elegant, drinkable Sour. Fine interplay of sweet & sour; soft mouthfeel w/delicate body and clean finish
Maine, Lunch (Portland, ME) 7%
$11
East Coast version of a West Coast-style IPA. Intense hop flavors and aromas of tropical & citrus fruits & pine dominate, w/a subtle malt sweetness
Fair State, Mr. Falcon (Minneapolis, MN) 7.3%
$8
DDH Hazy IPA with Strata, Citra, & Simcoe Cryo hops. Collab w/ Barrel Theory, friends of Fair State known for making hazy IPAs
Maplewood, Doombuggy 8%**
$10
A luscious double dry hopped DIPA brewed with Vic Secret & Citra hops. So juicy and filled with doom!
Equilibrium, Moon of Vega (Middletown, NY) 8.7%
$9
Collaboration with J. Wakefield Brewing. Vader... Drink... You've been defeated by a Space Ball. This beer is Ludicrous Speeds' father. Using a Citra whirlpool and a giant dryhop of Citra and Citra Lupomax we then conditioned this beer on Madagascar vanilla & a touch of lactose (from yogurt!)
Spiteful, God Damn Pigeon Porter 8.2%**
$6
If you live in the city, you are well aware of the pigeon menace. This rich and roasty Porter will take your mind off of those God Damn pigeons. This beer is dank, chocolatey. Hints of coffee and toffee with a slight hop presence
Sierra Nevada, Barrel-Aged Cranberry Sour (Chico, CA) 9%*
$10
What began as a barrel-aged English-style winter warmer transformed into an absinthian amalgamation of malt, cranberries, yeast, and wood. Transferred onto cranberries before aging in gin barrels for two years. Expect intense fruity aroma buoyed by a pleasantly tart and tannic flavor from the cranberries and oak. A one-off from FOBAB
Half Acre, Big Hugs 10%**
$8
Brewed with Dark Matter Coffee, Big Hugs lives in the in-between the place found above everyday stout and comfortably below the decadence of extreme gravity dessert stout. Very special to James and Michael
Phase Three, Pressed Stroopwafel 12%**
$8
Imperial porter with Tugboat coffee and stroopwafels
Revolution, Deep Wood Series: V.S.O. Dark Mode 14.4%**
11
Additional time and premium casks work twin wonders on this reserve batch of Imperial Milk Stout. An obsidian pour, resting on a foundation of de-bittered black malt & velvety golden oats, submits mindfully restrained sweetness and a glowing ember of caliginous intricacy. The debut of a permanent draft line here for Rev's Deep Wood Series!
$Hopleaf's House Beers
Brewed for us by Brewmaster Greg Browne at Art History BrewingHouse Dark - Black Lager 4.8%
$6
Traditional Czech Dark Lager inspired by a classic from the 500-year-old U Fleků brewery in Prague. Rich & complex, black as coal; starts off like a Porter but finishes crisp, clean, & dry
House Pale - Pale Ale 5.8%
6
An easy drinking, moderately bitter ale-27 IBU. A food-friendly everyday drinker
$Chimay Happy Hour
Dorée 4.8%
$10
Mild & light in taste; floral aromas w/a slight hint of smoked malt & a touch of bitter. The taste is set by hops, a dash of lemon/citrus and coriander
Red 7%
$12
The oldest of the Chimays. Its coppery color and sweet, fruity taste make it a particularly tasty dark ale
White 8%
$12
Golden, slightly hazy appearance, fine head. Characteristic aroma of fresh hops & yeast. Fruity notes of muscat & raisins. No acidity, but an afterbitterness which melts in the mouth. Top-fermented unpasteurized Trappist Tripel. A classic
Blue 9%
$12
A match made in heaven, the luscious fruity aromas & delicious chocolate. Beautiful dark ale w/compact light brown head. Begins lightly sweet before caramel creaminess gives way to soft mocha & spiciness, w/candied fruit finish
Green 10%
$12
Strong blonde ale, refreshing & fruity, tasty & intense. Mint, bergamot, lime, & eucalyptus aromas are enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Mellow, rounded body & smoky, spicy flavour, typical of Chimay beers. Brewed w/Saaz & Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, plus an added secret spice
Bottles & Cans
Belgians
Van Steenberge
Gulden Draak 10.5%
$10
Piraat 10.5%
10
$Dedolle Brouwers
Arabier 8%
$11
Oerbier 9%
$11
Bos Keun 9%
$11
Dulle Teve 10%
$11
Stille Nacht 12%
$11
Duvel 9.5%
$8-20
Duvel 6.66, 9%
10
$Green's Quest
Gluten-Free Lager 4.1%
11
$Vander Ghinste
Bokor Cuvée des Jacobins 7.6%
$10
Omer 8%
$9
Oude Bruin 5.5%
10
$Dupont
Avec le Bon Voeux
$15
Saison
$12
Moinette Blonde 8.5%
10
$Rodenbach
Classic 5.2%
$7
Grand Cru 6%
8
$Alvinne - Sour Collection
Omega 6.5%
20
$St Feuillien
Saison 6.5%
7
$La Chouffe
La Chouffe 8%
7
$Houblon Chouffe
Houblon Chouffe 9%
7
$Liefman's
Goudenband 8%
20
$Brouwerij Verheghe
Duchesse du Bourgogne 6.2%
$12
Duchesse Cherry 6.8%
$12
Duchesse Chocolate Cherry 6.8%
12
$De Brabandere
Petrus Aged Pale Ale 7.3%
$10
Rood Bruin 5.5%
10
$Ichtegems
Gran Cru 6.5%
10
$De Halve Maan
Brugse Zot 6%
8
$Straffe Hendrik (by Halve Maan)
Brugs Tripel 9%
$10
Brugs Quadruple 11%
10
$Trappists & Abbeys
Chimay
Première (Red) 7%
$12
Cinq Cents (White) 8%
$12
Grande Reserve (Blue) 9%
$12
Cent Cinquante (Green) 10%
12
$Westmalle
Dubbel 7%
$12
Tripel 9.5%
12
$Orval
Orval 6.2%
12
$Rochefort
"6" 7.5%
$11
"8" 9.2%
$11
"10" 11.5%
$14
"Tripel Extra" 8.1%
12
$Tre Fontane
Tre Fontane 8.5%
15
$La Trappe (by De Koningshoeven)
Dubbel 7%
$12
Quad 10%
$12
Tripel 8%
24
$St. Bernardus
Abt 12, 8% Tion
$12
Prior 8, 8%
$10
Pater 6, 6.7%
10
$Lambics
3 Fonteinen
Oude Gueuze 6.2%
25-100
Traditional
$Tilquin
Oude Gueuze a Ancienne 6.4%
20
Traditional
$Girardin
Gueuze 5%
20
Traditional
$Hanssens Artisanaal
TraditionalGueuze 5.8%
$15
Scarenbecca Kreik 6%
$25
Cassis 6%
$25
Raspberry 6%
$25
Handgeplukte Schaarbeekse Kriek 6%
$30
Oudbeitje 6%
18
$Oud Beersel
TraditionalGueuze 6%
$15
Kriek 6.5%
$15
Framboise 5%
12
$Boon
TraditionalOude Geuze 6.5%
$18
Kriek 5%
$16
Kriek Mariage Parfait 8%
20
$Oude Geuze al'Ancienne
Numbered Casks 330ml $28Vat 91 - (Calvados Cask) 8%
Vat 92 - (Wine, Rhône Valley) 8%
Vat 108 - (Wine) 8%
Vat 110 - (Cognac Cask) 8%
St. Louis
Fond Tradition. TraditionalGueuze 5%
$14
Kriek 6.5%
14
$Lindemans
Peche 3%
$8
Modern
Framboise 4%
$8-45
Modern
Strawberry 3.5%
$8
Modern
Kriek 4%
$12
Modern
Cassis 4%
$12
Modern
Cuvée Franciska 8%
$50
Traditional
Cuvée René Gueuze 5%
$12
Traditional
Cuvée René Kriek 5%-7%
45
Traditional
$Timmermans
ModernFramboise 4%
$12
Kriek 4%
12
$Non-Belgians
Allagash, Portland, Maine
Curieux 10.2%
$8
Tripel 9%
$6
Coolship Resurgam 6.3%
25
$Athletic, San Diego
Run Wild N.A. IPA
$5
Free Wave N.A. IPA
5
$Bell's, Comstock, Michigan
Porter 5.6%
$5
Amber 5.8%
$5
Kalamazoo Stout 6%
5
$BFM, Switzerland
√225, 5%
$15
Abbaye de St Bon Chien 2015, 11%
15
$Dovetail, Chicago
Kriek 6.5%
$20
Framboise 6.5%
20
$Krombacher, Germany
Weiss Non-Alc.
5
$New Belgium, Colorado
TransAtlantique Kriek 6.2%
20
$New Holland, Michigan
Dragon's Milk 11%
8
$Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY
3 Philosophers 9.7%
$8
Hennepin 7.7%
$7
Rosetta 5.6%
6
$Spencer, Mass. / Authetnic Trappist!
Trappist 6.5%
$10
Quad 10.2%
10
$Spiteful, Chicago
Tangerine Radler 2.7%
5
$Unibroue, Chambly, Canada
La Fin du Monde 9%
$9
Maudite 8%
$9
Don de Dieu 9%
$9
Trois Pistoles 9%
$9
À Tout Le Monde 4.5%
$9
Ce N'est Pas la Fin du Monde 9%
9
$Ciders
Domaine Dupont, France
Cidre Bouche Fermier 5.5%
15
$Virtue Cider, Michigan
Brut 6.7%
6
$Seltzers
Untitled Art Hard Seltzers, Waunakee, Wisconsin
Pineapple Mango 5%
$7
Blood Orange & Pomegranate 5%
$7
Blackberry Agave 5%
$7
Prickley Pear Guava 5%
$7
Cocktails
$12Bees Knees
Maplewood gin, honey/cider reduction, lemon juice, lemon peel
Hopleaf Sazerac
Rye, demerara, peychaud's bitters, pernod, ommegang solera, lemon peel
Jack Rose
Apple brandy, lemon juice, boon kriek simple syrup, cherry
Evil Queen's Toddy
Calvados, honey/cider reduction, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, hot water
Our Non-Alcoholic Offerings
Beers
$6Krombacher, Weizen
Athletic Brewing, Run Wild IPA
Athletic Brewing, All Out Stout
Sparkling Wines
$10Gruvi, Rosé
Gruvi, Prosecco
Cocktails
$5.50Bees Knees
Fancy Ginger Beer
Ginger beer, Boon Kriek simple syrup, grapefruit juice, lime juice
Wines from Lucca, Italy
Hopleaf owners Michael and Louise have been visiting Lucca for years and have had the pleasure of forming relationships with some of the local wine producers. The wines of Lucca are a rarity on American menus; most bottles areconsumed locally. We think when you try them you'll know why they don't much careto share these wonderful wines beyond their borders. We are proud to share our little secret with our customersReds
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti 2016 Colline Lucchesi (Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah)
$50
A nice balance of acidity to plump ripe red & black berries along with slight hints of cedar wood & minerals. 100% organic and biodynamic from oenologist Severio Petrilli, an evangelist for biodynamic agricultural practices. 14%
Tenuta di Valgiano 2015 (The Exception to Our Rule) (60% Sangiovese, 20% Syrah, 20% Merlot)
$60
A nose that expresses elegance & aromatic refinement. Fragrant aromas of ripe fruit w/hints of spices & minerals; an intense, enduring bouquet. Volume on the palate is delightful with the pleasant sweetness of the fruit; structure develops with a dense texture of mature, soft tannins that ensure length & delicious after taste. A balanced, high-class wine that will develop over the next 20 yrs. 14.5%
Tenuta Lenzini, Merlot 2014 Colline Lucchesi
$50
The Colline Lucchesi DOC, established in 1968, is named for the hills to the north & east of Lucca. This vintage of Lenzini's Merlot won first prize in its category at the 2012 Slow Food Terra Madre Festival in Torino. Biodynamic & organically produced. 14%
Buonamico, Cercatoja 2015 Montecarlo (Near Lucca) (Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
50
Intense and complex nose, with jammy black fruit, tobacco, cedar. Aged for 18 months in French Oak. Organically produced. 14.5%
$White
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti Bianco 2021 Colline Lucchesi (Vermentino 50%, Trebbiano 16%, Malvasia 16%, Grechetto 16%)
40
10% of the Vermentino is fermented in barriques and the remainder in stainless steel at 10°C to preserve the intense and fruity aroma, with its hints of pink grapefruit and lychees. Pleasantly fresh on the palate; the acidity is balanced by considerable body. A warm but harmonious wine with ample aftertaste. A structured white in Mediterranean style, but with aromatic dignity and exceptional quality. 13%
$Rosé
Fattoria Sardi IGT Toscana Rosato 2021, IGT Toscana Rosato 2017, Colline Lucchesi (Organic Sangiovese & Ciliegiolo)
40
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Luscious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
$Reds
Old World
Marco & Vittorio Adriano 2013 Barbaresco DOCG Italy
$50
Enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, ripe red berry, baking spice, menthol and new leather lead the way. Fresh and elegant, the palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper and licorice while firm, polished tannins lend structure and a smooth mouthfeel. 14.5%
Alto Moncayo 2014 Campo de Borja (Garnacha) Spain
$50
Rich, full-bodied & muscular, this wine of riveting intensity pours inky-purple. Smoky, charred & minerally on the nose, w/balsamic berry aroma & lots of dark spice. A region of newfound interest among wine lovers. 16%
Pietro Beconcini, Vigna Le Nicchie 2012 Tempranillo, San Miniato (100% Tempranillo) Italy
$50
This is the product of a totally unexpected discovery in San Miniato, of centuries-old tempranillo grapevines in an ancient vineyard. Cuttings were sent to a laboratory in Piemonte for DNA analysis that revealed their ancient origin; that the 8th Century pilgrimage path Via Francigena passes through this property may offer an explanation as to how this decidedly Spanish grape was planted, intentionally or not, here and nowhere else in Italy. The clusters from these ancient vines are picked in the first week in September into small 5kg boxes, brought to the drying loft and allowed to dry naturally until mid-October, reducing 25% of their weight. They are fermented with much more than normal skins and seeds, giving the wine a finer quality of acids and tannins, as well as a distinctive array of aromas. It requires lengthy maturation and aging in 70% French and 30% American oak. After 12 mos., the final wine is blended from the various barrels, racked, and then given an additional 12 mos.'aging in the same barrels. After 2 years in oak, the wine goes to bottle, where it remains until the end of the 4th year. Intensely ruby red, it offers equally intense aromas of blackberries, dried plums and hints of dark chocolate, earth, tobacco and sweet spices. Full-bodied with nice complexity, strong tannins but not drying. Full and round mouthfeel with a long and great finish. 15.5%
Louis Bernard, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (80% Granache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre) France
$50
The grapes come from 40 year old vines. The wine is aged in used French oak casks. Cherry and plum flavors are youthful and fresh; accented by crushed mineral and peppery spice. It's silken in texture yet held upright by taut persistent tannins. Attractive already, this one will improve through at least 2028. 7000 cases produced. 15%
Chateau Blaignan Medoc 2016 (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot) France
$50
From an ancient 247-acre estate in northern Medoc that earned its "Cru Bourgeous" in 1932 and has been in the same family since the 1700s, this vineyard has a fine pedigree. The wine is of an intense color. The nose is fruity with pronounced notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, and a hint of spice. Full-bodied; shows structure and velvet tannins on the palate that make it a wine to drink young or to keep a few years in cellar. 14.5%
Ferrer Bobet, Priorat 2015 (65% Carinena, 35% Garnacha) Spain
$50
Glorious, floral bouquet with very pure scents of cassis, blueberry & violets, all with pixelated delineation, almost Margaux-like in style. Medium-bodied palate with very fine tannins. Taut on the entry, quite linear, then fanning out with sappy dark berry, cassis & all spice. Very well-balanced; long & persistent towards the finish. Aged in new oak from French Burgundy coopers with a fine grain and a light medium toast. 14.5%
Bodegas del Paramo, El Medico 2011 Prieto Picudo, Spain
$50
100% Prieto Picudo exclusively from vines over 80 years old in Castilla y León. Maltolactic fermentation and aging for 9 months takes place in new French oak. The grapes'aggressive acidity and fruit easily match the complex oak character now, while promising an excellent future. Among Spain's most interesting and unique fine red wines. 13.5%
Château Boutisse, Grand Cru 2018 Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux) (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carmenenere) France
$50
While the left bank of Bordeaux is characterized by Cabernet Sauvignon the right bank is characterized by Merlots like this one with savory, almost rustic aromas of cherry, tobacco and licorice. 13%
Buglioni, Il Bugiardo 2019 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso (60% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Molinara) Italy
$50
This wine is a Ripasso—"repassed". A portion of the grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and pressed immediately; the remainder are left to dry until November when they are vinified and then macerated for 20 days. In January, the must from the freshly vinified grapes are re-passed, following a traditional technique, and undergo 2nd fermentation. The two wines—the ripasso & the wine from the dried grapes—are then blended together, aged for 12 mos. in oak casks and 6 mos. in bottle. Dark ruby-red. Intense & elegant aromas of ripe fruit & spices with a hint of vanilla & tobacco. Warm, persistent flavors, velvety, harmonious. 14.5%
Caiarossa Pergolaia 2011 IGT Toscana (80% Sangiovese, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot) Italy
$50
Following the Tuscan tradition, Sangiovese dominates in this blend, shaping Pergolaia into a wine of intense bouquet, seductive body with soft tannins and superb depth. 13.5%
Paul Cherrier Sancerre Rouge 2018 (100% Pinot Noir) France
$50
Stéphane Cherrier has taken the helm of this 6th generation family vineyard and has become the face of the new generation of Sancerre producers who are rejecting the use of chemicals and synthetic treatments. On the nose, it has a beautiful elegance with aromas of red fruits. In the mouth, the tannins are supple and the voluminous substance offers a beautiful aromatic persistence of cherry, raspberry and spices which gives a juicy and ripe dimension. 12.5%
Duemani, Cifra, Costa Toscana (near Pisa) (IGP Cabernet Franc) France
$50
Made with organically-grown biodynamic Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of black plum, cedar and Mediterranean scrub. The bright, savory palate offers black currant, rhubarb, ground clove and star anise alongside polished tannins. No wood, minimal intervention make this a true expression of the varietal character. 14%
Domaine Faury, St. Joseph Rouge 2017 Northern Rhône (Syrah) France
$50
NY Times wine editor Eric Asimov calls the Saint Joseph appellation the next best wine in the Northern Rhone, and Domaine Faury the best value among the producers. It's from the town of Chavanay at the north end of the appellation, far from the original six comunes, yet because the grapes are also from granite hillsides, it displays the signature peppery, spicy, olive & herb flavors. 13%
Ettore Germano, Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2015 (100% Barbera) Italy
$50
The Germano family has owned 6 hectares of land near Serra lunga d'Alba, in the heart of the Barolo area, since 1856. Sergio Germano took over operations in 1985, following his schooling at the prestigious Scuola Enologica di Alba and he's made his mark in the famed hills of Barolo, Alba, and Langhe. His deep humility expresses a deference to the vineyard that shows itself in the finished wines—unique and thoughtful expressions of their varietals and soil. This Barbera is a classic example: ruby red with a fruit-forward bouquet. Bright red fruits jump out of the glass with a touch of spice and earth. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and distinct acidity, it glides effortlessly over the palate into a subtle, complex finish. 14%
Gigante Schioppettino DOC 2012 Italy
$50
Made from 100% Schioppettino grapes, harvested in a vineyard located at Corno di Rosazzo, Friuli Colli Orientali. The most credible explanation of the term schioppettino is ripe grapes that crackle when chewed due to the thick and taut skin. It also called Ribolla Nera. Traditionally the Schioppettino was drunk young, appreciating its marked acidity, the unobtrusive tannic component, and full body. But many producers have shown the vine to be capable of evolving elegantly with moderate aging, releasing its most significant trait—a beautiful fruitiness accompanied by an intriguing, elegant spicy vein reminiscent of black pepper, a characteristic associated also with some expressions of syrah
R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Bosconia, 2011 Rioja (80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mozuelo and Graciano) Spain
$50
From an iconic producer, this great wine is spontaneously fermented in very old, large oak barrels, then aged 5 years in oak and 3 years in bottle before release. Very complex with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright, with a tangy, zesty palate full of berries and orange. Firm, long and mouthwatering finish. So very Spanish. 13.5%
Illuminati "Zanna" Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo (100% Montepulciano) Colline Teramane DOCG Riserva 2015 Italy
$50
Produced only in the best vintage years from the Colline Teramaine, the only DOCG vineyard in Abruzzo. Zanna is intense ruby red in color. Hints of blackberry and dried flower in the nose. On the palate the wine has great texture and soft tannins with a long and elegant finish. 14.5%
Monte Zovo 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella (Corvia, Corvinone, Rondinella) Italy
$50
Hits all the right button in terms of fruity softness and richness. Grapes remained in their drying facility for 120 days; wine aged 18 months in oak casks, 12 months in bottles. A densely extracted red wine offering a full court of aromas with plump cherry, dried blackberry, bitter chocolate, and exotic spice front and center. Immensely rich and succulent mouthfeel with superbly round and soft fruit flavors. 16%
Elia Palazzi, Brunello di Montalcino 2016 (100 Sangiovese) Italy
$50
Elia is the first of his family to produce commercial wine from their 100-year-old, 17-acre vineyard. Aged in French oak for 24 mos., this wine has intense aromas of lavender and tobacco, typical of prime Sangiovese. From a great vintage, it has good structure and notes of blackberry jam, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Organic, 14.5%
Pietradolce, Etna Rosso Archeneri 2016 (100% Nerello Mascalese) Sicily, Italy
$50
From a single vineyard reaching to 2952 feet above sea level and 90-year-old vines. Ripe and fruity on the nose, with distinct spicy and balsamic nucsances. On the palate: bright acidity, notes of dried orange peel and dark berries. Excellent volume, depth and structure, great mouthfeel and finesse; clear and vivid finish. 13.5%
E. Pira & Figli 2014 Dolcetto d'Alba (Dolcetto) Italy
$50
Ruby red with purple reflections and aromas of flower and fruit with hints of violet and small red fruit. Dolcetto means 'littls sweet one' in Italian but don't be fooled, this is a dry wine. This property has been producing wine for over 1000 years. They produce only 300 cases of Dolcetto a year, making this a rare find. 12.5%
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Douro DOC (Touriga Franca, Touriga National, Tinta Roriz) Portugal
$50
This wine has a terroir-sluiced character with earth, graphite, violets, juicy blackberry and sour cherry/plum. Gently soft, spicy, cedar-flecked tannins have presence and texture without inhibiting the flow. Persistent, fresh, mineral, salty, subtly sour acidity. It brings lovely energy to the palate.13%
Giuseppe e Francesco Principiano DOCG Barolo 2015 (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$50
Elegant, with an intense red color and garnet highlights. A warm, balanced and persistent Barolo. Aromas of rose pedals, violets, black and blue berries. It is fresh linear and balanced. This was a great vintage. The fourth generation owners have the 8 hectares of vineyards in Monforte and Sarralunga d'Alba. 14.5%
Castello dei Rampolla 2016 Chianti Classico (Sangiovese, Canaiolo) Italy
$50
Family owned since 1739 and using biodynamic methods, this is one the great Chianti properties. Poised & balanced, with enticing floral aromas and pure red fruit flavors, this offers chewy black cherry and red plum sen-sations and vibrant acidity, with undertones of leafy herbs and baking spices. Aged for 12 mos. in large Slavonian oak casks, with small percentages of Cab.t Sauvignon & Merlot, this is pleasurable now and will improve for several more years in bottle. 13.5%
Domaine Raspail-Ay, 2018 Gigondas (80% Granache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre) France
$50
Dominique Ay, the proprietor of this 40-acre domaine in the Southern Rhone produces only 8000 cases of this superb Gigondas annually. Perfume of black raspberry, cherry compote, tobacco, lavender and spices. Ripe, generous and rich on the palate with notes of dark fruits and licorice and black pepper. Silky tannins, ripe and supple, are mellowed by 20 months minimum in huge ancient oak foudres followed by additional aging in demi-muids. Impressive. Will pair with the heartiest of fare. 15%
Michele Satta, Bolgheri Rosso 2017 (30% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 10% Teroldego) Italy
$50
This boasts aromas of red berry, Mediterranean herb and green peppercorn. The juicy bright palate offers raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper along-side lithe tannins and fresh acidity. The Maremma vineyards benefit from being close to the sea and its cool breezes. 13.5%
Julien Sunier 2019 Morgon (100% Gamay) France
$50
This wine hails from two different parcels, both of which are 50+ years of age. Like all of his wines, the Morgon is fermented in cement and raised in older Burgundy casks that Julien buys from his old mentor, Christophe Roumier in Chambolle. The 2016 is beautifully expressive already on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet wafting from the glass in a fine blend of cranberries, red plums, lovely soil tones, violets, bonfires and a touch of mustard seed in the upper register. On the palate the wine is fullish, tangy and still young, with fine intensity of flavor, moderate tannins, good acids and a long, tangy and youthful finish.13.5%
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Live-dit-Clavin, Côtes du Rhône 2016 (75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Other Miscellaneous Varieties) France
$50
Midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinge. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, black cherries and licorice ascend from the glass with an undercard of herbs du Provence, subtle earth and spice. Boasting fantastic purity of fruit, the tremendously rich, concentrated, and full bodied palate is saturated with the same flavours revealed in the nose. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with sturdy, muscular underbelly finishing slightly firm. Adding nuance and complexity are elements of dried meats, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence and spicy pepper. Ripe structural tannins. A brilliant Chateauneuf-du-Pape lookalike. 14.5%
Domaine A. et P. de Villaine, Les Montots 2016 Mercurey (Pinot Noir) France
50
In the Mercurey region in the Côte Chalonnaise of Burgundy, these Pinot Noir vines are 40-50 years old, making for concentrated juice and a beautiful Old World expression of the varietal. 13%
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Band of Vintners 2017 Consortium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc) California
$50
Made by a group of Napa Valley winemakers and industry folk who gather monthly to talk wine, including Dan Petroski and Stephane Vivier, this is impressive at any price, overdelivering in every way. The 2017 vintage is one of great complexity and finesse. Intense cassis and blackberry aromas make for an intriguing and elegant nose. This wine is fresh and balanced on the palate, with a very fine and spicy texture. It is layered with black pepper and blue fruit. Aged 15 months in French Oak. 14.5%
Mauritson 2019 Dry Creek Zinfandel (85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Syrah) California
$50
This wine opens to an engaging bouquet of fresh blackberry, lilac blossom, powdered sugar and a pulse of dried herb. Black cherry, shavings of vanilla pod with ground coffee marry perfectly with the refined tannins and beautiful staying power of this wine! Enjoy for the next 7-10 years. 14.75%
Martin Woods, Havlin Vineyard 2017 Pinot Noir, Oregon
$50
Unfined and unfiltered. Aged 22 months, including 12 months on lees in both Oregon and French oak. Dusty earth and spice, bright cranberry and cherry, with vibrant freshness and length; resolved and integrated tannin structure. Classic cool climate pinot noir. 13.6%
Sean Thackrey Pleiades XXVIII, NV California
$50
Non Vintage blend known only to the late Sean Thackrey, a self-taught master, fully reliant on his intuition and senses With his passing on May 30, 2022, other than what may be cellaring, there will be no more wines coming from Sean Thackrey's iconoclastic company. The 28th iteration of Pleiades, like those before it, is a wine whose varieties, their blend, the vineyards, and vintages, were known only to him. His non-vintage blends combine red and wine grapes from various regions of California. This one was described by Sean this way: "The object of Pleiades is to be delicious, delight the jaded, irritate the Wine Police and go well with anything red wine goes with. Fragrant when first opened, the 28th edition, bottled in November 2020, is deep and voluptuous, becoming far more subtle and complex as time goes by. A wine truly greater than the sum of its parts." Sean was the antithesis of a corporate winemaker and will be missed. 14.4%
Walt 2018 La Brisa Sonoma (Pinot Noir) California
$50
Articulating the signature characters of Sonoma: vibrant and opulent with underlying brightness and length to the palate. Teeming with ripe red berries & spicy toasted aromas, the wine is lush and persistent on the mid-palate, long-lasting and delicate on the finish. The vineyards in the La Brisa blend, each blessed with cool maritime conditions and limiting soil profiles, are farmed meticulously for low yields and balance in order to capitalize on their distinctive sites. The wines are never racked and during the long malolactic fermentation, they top and stir each barrel weekly. Prior to bottling, they blend the wines without fining or filtering. 14%
Zuccardi Zeta 2014 (Malbec 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%) Mendoza, Argentina
50
This blend presents intense red-violet color, a complex nose that highlights ripe black fruit aromas such as blueberries and blackberries; and subtle herbal notes. Round in mouth with firm and mature tannins that give structure to the wine. Fresh and elegant due to great acidity. Long finish. 15.1%
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Old World
Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus 2019 (Kerner) Italy
$40
Abbazia was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustinians are not monks in the most familiar sense: although they have taken vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to their superiors, they also work to support themselves as a part of their community—the Abbey not only grows grapes for winemaking, but also apples & vegetables; there is also a small school devoted primarily to studies of viticulture. The abbey's reputation as a winery is stellar & international. In 2009, Italy's influential Gambero Rosso named Celestino Lucin, the abbey's enologist "Winemaker of the Year". This Kerner is stunningly clean and interesting, showing electric acidity, a creamy minerality and brilliant citrus & tropical flavors and aromas. Big structure, un-oaked, and very food-friendly. 14%
Avanthia, Avanthia Godello 2015 Galicia (Valdeorras) (Godello) Spain
$40
The lesser-known Godello grape of Spain brings lemon & chamomile forward to the nose and on through the palate. Nuanced new oak delivers delicately creamy, perfect texture with an ethereal finish. 13.5%
Domaine Des Baumard 2018 Savennières (Chenin Blanc) France
$40
Domaine des Baumard produces some of the finest examples of Savennières. Jean Baumard, and now his son, Florent, are universally regarded as the finest winemakers in the appellation. Their wines are among the most unique and rewarding in the world: honeyed, dry whites of unmatched con-centration, perfume, and longevity. 13%
Emile Beyer, Tradition 2018 Alsace (Gewürztraminer) France
$40
Family winemaking estate since 1580—14 generations! With a touch of residual sugar, this "Gewürtz" is off-dry & wonderfully balanced with firm crisp acids. Aromas & flavors of flowers, citrus, & honey. Nice minerality. 13%
Cantine Bosoni Lunae, "Etichetta Nero" 2020 Vermentino (Colle di Luni) Italy
$40
The prestigious Gambero Rosso named this benchmark producer's wine Italy's White Wine of the Year. The "Black Label" is a selection from older vines on hillsides with lean clay soils. The traditional characteristics of vermentino are enhanced by the cold maceration on the skins which translates into richer and more complex sensations on the nose and in the mouth. All stainless steel, no oak. 3 months on lees. Aromas range from spring flowers to acacia blossom honey and golden apple. Crisp with a touch of saltiness on the finish. 13.5%
Jean-Marc Brocard 2019 Vau de Vay, Premier Cru Chablis (Chardonnay) France
$40
Vanilla and crisp minerality play together in this ripe wine with a steely core. Intense acidity, a lively, bright texture plus a flinty edge that will allow it to age well. Brocard is a pioneer in Burgundy in embracing biodynamic farming practices. 13%
Broglia, Bruno 2017 Gavi (Piedmont) (Cortese) Italy
$40
If Barolo and Barbaresco are Italy's answers to claret, then Gavi di Gavi is its reply to Chablis. Cortese is an indigenous variety that produces delicate, herbaceous and apple-scented whites. Medium-bodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, peach, almond, wet stones. 12.5%
Caiarossa Bianco IGT 2015 (Viognier & Chardonnay) Italy
$40
Rhône meets Tuscany: an elegant blend of Viognier and Chardonnay from this Tuscan estate's chalkiest terroir. Vinified and matured in old French oak to enhance its complexity. The nose is redolent of stone fruits, with a honeyed, waxy quality and hints of white pepper. The palate shows surprising restraint, with a lean, crisp and utterly refreshing finish. This release will continue to evolve, but it is showing so much aromatic complexity and beautiful structure right now it's hard to resist. Fully organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Chateau de la Cree "Les Tourelles" 2018 (100% Chardonnay) France
$40
Fresh and youthful with expressive notes of melon, white flowers, and linen. The palate is electric with layers of stone fruit and white peach. The mouthwatering mineral-driven finish is long and persistent. A beautiful Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy! 13%
Paul Cherrier Sancerre 2019 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) France
$40
This estate is located in the tiny, picturesque village of Verdigny, just northwest of the town of Sancerre. The hilltop parcels are planted on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, that ancient ocean bed underpinning the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This terroir produces wines of incredible length, purity, and minerality. The amount of clay in the soils varies by parcel and elevation, providing them with richer, fruitier Sauvignon Blanc and fruit that is more linear and mineral. 13%
Joh. Jos. Christoffel, Erben Urziger, Wurzgarten Spatlese 2017 Mosel (Riesling) Germany
$40
From the region's steep slopes and of old ungrafted rootstock, this wine has attractive floral, apple and hazelnut aromas. The delicate texture of peach fruit is paired with vibrant acidity. Crisp, well-balanced, and eminently drinkable. 7.5%
Conreria d'Scala Dei, Black Slate La Morera 2015 Priorat Blanca (93% Garnatxa Blanca, 7% Pedro Ximénez) Spain
$40
While chalky soils are not common in the Priorat, you can find them at higher elevations in the villages of Escaladei & La Morera as they border the limestone-rich Montsant range. A short period on the skins before pressing gives La Morera a textural quality to its apricot & herbal flavors, reminiscent of the Les Brugueres in miniature, while the soils make themselves known in the elegant and mineral backbone of the wine. 4000 bottles produced. 13%
Dopff au Moulin, Reserve 2016 Alsace (Pinot Gris) France
$40
Medium-dry Pinot Gris from some of Alsace's finest vineyards. Subtle spiced apple aromas; intense, slightly exotic flavours; long, full finish. An excellent food wine. The current winemaker represents the 11th generation producing w/the Dopff family vineyards dating back to 1574. 13%
Adega Eidos, Eidos de Padriñán 2018 RÃas Baixas (Galicia) (Albariño) Spain
$40
Super-crisp wine is light-bodied with flavors of mineral, green apples, hints of white pepper and a dry finish. 13%
Marco Felluga 2018 Collio Russiz Superiore (Pinot Grigio) Italy
$40
Golden yellow in color with glimmers of copper. Pronounced aromas of ripe apples and pears with a whiff of broom. In the mouth, a citrus-apple fruitiness plays off a crisp acidity that lingers on the palate. Aged on lees for 8 months. The world is awash in undistinguished Pinot Grigio wines. This is not one of them. 13.5%
Chateau Fortia 2020 Châteauneuf-di-Pape Blanc (60% Roussanne, 30% Clairette, 10% Grenache Blanc) France
$40
Only two hectares of their estate are devoted to making white CNdP and this estate's blend is very unique. Instead of being more typically dominated by Grenache Blanc with Roussanne second and with Clairette in particular playing a supporting role, this "upside down" blending gives Roussanne the starring role and Grenache Blanc in the spot Clairette is normally found. Pronounced mineral notes. Dried apricots and hints of spice weaving across the palate. 13.5%
Domaine Gassier "Nostre Païs" Blanc 2020 Costières de Nimes (65% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 7.5% Viognier, 7.5% Roussanne) France
$40
Pale yellow wine tinted green with complex aromas of floral and mineral notes with accents of fresh citrus and lively, fresh flavors of peaches and plums. Refreshing and thirst-quenching with a soft dry finish and a great deal of minerality. Organic. 13.5%
Inama, Vigneti di Foscarino 2016 Soave Classico (Veneto) (Garganega) Italy
$40
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soave-producing region. 12.5%
Marchese Incisa della Rochetta 2017 Roero DOCG Arneis (100% Arneis) Italy
$40
A terroir-driven wine, grown in the sandy soils of the Roero hills. Straw yellow, it expresses an unrivaled fruitiness, a delicate freshness and mine-rality. Immediate notes of caramel, tangerine and honeysuckle; middle notes of acacia, green apple and cedar. Palate: Full-bodied, smooth, crisp. Though aromas are sweet, the taste is far from it. Stone fruits and cante-loupe; grapefruit and fresh almonds. Fresh, with great persistence. 12%
Pojer & Sandri (Veneto) "Palai" 2020 (100% Muller Thurgau) Italy
$40
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soave-producing region. 12.5%
Prager Federspiel Steinregl 2018 Riesling, Austria
$40
Federspiel signifies a purely Wachau wine, fermented dry naturally between 11.5% and 12.5% alcohol. Steinriegl is the name of the vineyard sourced for this wine. Light yellow hue with greenish tones. Aroma is intense with notes of green apple, citrus and stone fruits. Very dry with mouthwatering acidity, medium body & minerality
Shaya Habis, 2017 Verdelho (Rueda) Spain
$40
A 100% old vine Verdejo with pungent aromas of fresh herbs, pear skin, lime, lees and spicy oak. Juicy and brisk, with tangy acids giving shape and lift to the oak-accented grapefruit, pear and smoke flavors. Finishes sweet, toasty and long, with a hint of anise. This wine was fermented and aged in 500- and 600-liter French oak casks, all of them new. 13.5%
Tasca d'Almerita Mozia Grillo 2021 (100% Grillo) Sicily
$40
From the tiny Sicilian Island of Mozia where the vineyard makes up 40 of the 98 total acres; this is the only wine produced there. The grapes are harvested slightly before they reach full maturation, so as to preserve some degree of acidity and maintain the freshness of the palate and the longevity that the white wine of Mozia has demonstrated over the years. Hawthorn, citrus, white stone fruit and an inviting whiff of pastry dough form the nose. Savory and boasting a polished texture, the vibrant palate features Meyer lemon, white peach and yellow apple alongside a briny mineral note. Crisp acidity keeps it energized and balanced. 14%
Tiberio Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2020 Italy
$40
From old vines, inland from the seaside town Pescara. Clear, brilliant, light yellow with green tinges. Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit, jasmine and orange blossom, anise. Crisp and clean with zippy aromas and flavors of green apple, anise and almond. Finishes with noteworthy balance, length and sneaky concentration. Excellent choice with seafood. 13%
Stadlmann Thermenregion 2021 Gruner Veltliner, Austria
40
This traditional Austrian varietal finds in the Thermenregion the perfect environment of soil and climate in order to develop its distinctive flavours and spice. The brisk acidity and hearty fruitiness make this wine easy to pair with a wide range of food. In the nose, blossom scent, green apple and white pepper are evident. Flavours of pine apple and delicate herbal spice present on the palate. An elegant and lively texture with a well integrated yet refreshing acidity. 13%
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Chasing Harvest 2019 South Island Riesling, New Zealand
$40
Chasing Harvest was created by husband and wife Michael Kush and Jennifer Kingen Kush from Chicago. "Chasing harvest" is a wine industry term that describes travel between the northern and southern hemispheres for extra vintage seasons in one year. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the heart of the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, this wine was crafted using experiences gained in the Mosel, Germany as well as in the New World. Hand-harvested and ripe clusters with minimal botrytis were sorted in the winery; the fruit destemmed and crushed was left to macerate on the skins overnight. Gently pressed the next day and after cold-settling, the wine was racked to very old neutral french oak barrels. Fermented long and cool, the wine was left with a very minimal amount of residual sugar to balance with the acidity. The wine remained on its lees over the course of the winter before being bottled in the spring. Only 45 cases produced! 12.5%
Mount Eden Old Vines Wolff Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay, California
40
Captivating aromas of yeasty baking bread, lime zest, wild sage. Full con-centration on the palate without heaviness; the finish echoes the complexity of the aromas with a touch of oak and minerality. 13.8%
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Pasquale Pellisero Crose 2017 (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$40
Crosè is a hearty rosato made from Nebbiolo, the grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco. It has a bright character with ripe cherry-berry fruit balanced by crisp acidity. While structured, it's also very drinkable. 13.5%
Fattoria Sardi IGT Toscana Rosato 2021, Colline Lucchesi, (Organic Sangiovese & Ciliegiolo) Lucca, Italy
40
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Luscious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
$Sparkling
Charles Ellner "Carte Blanche" NV Champagne (30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonay, 40% Pinot Meunier) Epernay, France
$40
At first austere in structure, with rapier acidity. Flavors of black currant, slivered almond, white peach & candied lemon peel, intense and tightly knit, expand on the palate and linger in the vibrant, spiced finish. Fermented in stainless-steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavors, then left on their lees for a minimum of 4 yrs. to allow the wines to soften a bit, and fill out, and become beautifully drinkable upon release. 12%
Cleto Chiarli Brut di Noir, Rose Spumante VSQ (Grasparossa 85%, Pinot Noir 15%) Italy
$40
From the oldest producer in all of the Emilia-Romagna DOC this lovely effervescent rosé is made from Pinot Noir and the native Grasparossa variety –a sparkling rosé bearing a purity of red fruit ranging from bright red currants and strawberries to bright and brambly fruits of the forest. It has a lovely creamy texture and bears remarkably fine and persistent bubbles for a sparkling wine that spends its Prise de Mousse in Cuve Close. Its charm and elegance is proof of quality fruit from old vines, long fermentations in cool cellars, and a diligent attention to each detail at every turn. 11%
L Mawby, Blanc de Blanc NV (Chardonnay) Suttons Bay, Mich
$40
Larry Mawby is one of the most ambitious wine makers in northern Michigan's Leelenau County. His bottles have silenced nay sayers who thought that sparkling wines of such quality could not come from the sandy hills overlooking Lake Michigan. We are impressed. Pale silvery golden with medium bubbles. Fruity baked peach, floral honey, & lemon tart aromas in a soft intro to a tart, but somewhat flat light-to-medium body. Racy kumquat and grapefruit notes and a wet-stone-tinged finish. Nicely structured and seafood-friendly. 11%
Saint-Hilaire Brut 2019, Limoux (Mauzac – Locally known as Blanquette – Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc) France
$40
Thought to be France's oldest sparking wine—made since at least 1531 by the Benedictine Monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire at Limoux. This predates Champagne by over 100 years. Aromas of soft green apple, tangerine oil & faint yellow floral notes accented with hints of lavender. Medium carbonation and flavors of pear & apple. A hidden gem. 12%
Adami Bosco di Gica, Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore 2022 italy
40
Nose: Rich, with excellent fruit, releasing scents of yellow apple and peach, with notes of wisteria and acacia blossom. Wonderful balance and elegance complement a pleasurably crisp spiciness. Palate: Delicious vein of acidity, displaying crisp, savoury mouthfeel. Generous, lingering flavours nicely mirror the nose and achieve perfect balance. 11%
$Small Format Sparkling
La Luca Rose Prosecco DOC, NV (88% Glera, 12% Pinot Noir) Italy
$11
Aromas of strawberries, cranberries and hibiscus. Bright acidity with strawberry notes on the palate. 11%
Flor Prosecco DOC, NV Italy
$10
Wonderful aromas of ripe pear, melon, a hint of lilies and almonds and smoothly fills the palate with flavors of golden delicious apples and peaches. 12%
Scarpetta Frico Frizzante, Italy
6
This sparkling wine inspired by Prosecco is a blend of Trebbiano, Glera and Chardonnay. With light refreshing bubbles and flavors of crisp green apples and pear. Crisp and clean 10%
$Spirits at Hopleaf
Not an exhaustive list—please ask your server or have a look at the barBourbon
Four Roses Small Batch
$9
Elijah Craig 12yr
$10
Michter's Kentucky Straight
$10
Koval
$9
Makers Mark
9
$Rye
High West Double Rye
$9
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
$9
Whistle Pig 10yr
12
$Whiskey
Jameson, Triple Distilled
$9
Jack Daniels, Sour Mash—Old #7
9
$Single Malt Scotch
Balvenie, 12yr Double Wood (Speyside)
$10
Auchentoshan, Three Wood (Lowlands)
$10
Laphroaig, 10yr (Islay)
$10
GlenDronach 12yr (Highland)
$10
Longrow (Campbelltown)
$10
Dewars, White Label
8
$Rum
Zaya, 16yr (Trinidad and Tobago)
9
$Vodka / Gin / Genever
North Shore Vodka
$9
Maplewood Spruce Gin
$9
North Shore Gin
$9
Peket dè Houyeu
10
$Tequila
Pura Sangre-Reposado
$9
Pura Sangre-Anejo
10
$Brandy / Cognac / Armagnac / Calvados
Laird's Applejack
$9
Pierre Ferrand, 1er Cru Ambre
$12
Corbois VSOP Bas Armagnac
$12
Roger Groult Calvados Pays d'Auge
10
6-year Cantillon Kriek Cask-Aged
$Port
Warre's Warrior Port
$10
Warre's Otima 10-Yr Tawny Port
15
$Cordials, Liquors, Digestifs, Amari
Amaro Lucano
$10
Cappelletti Aperitivo
$9
Disaronno Amaretto
$9
Fernet Branca
$9
Jepson's Malört
$6
Tuve Bitter
$9
Baileys
$9
Drambuie
$9
Herbsaint
$10
Jagermeister
$8
Kahlúa
$9
Draft Ciders & Meads
ERIS Baked Apple 6%**
$8
Slightly spiced apple cider with a touch of sweet vanilla. Fireplace sipping cider on a winter night
Two Towns, Made Marion (Corvallis, OR) 6%
$6
Unites Northwest apples with whole locally grown Marionberries, the crown jewel of all blackberry varieties, a true testament to the bounty of Oregon
Virtue, Michigan Brut (Fennville, MI) 6.7%
$7
French-Style cider showcasing the beauty & complexity of heirloom apples grown on Michigan's cider coast. Ripe apple aromas make way for crisp, tart flavors with a hint of yeasty goodness and a tart, dry, oaky lingering finish
Farnum Hill, Dooryard Cider - (Still) (Lebanon, NH) 7.5%
$11
Aromas of honey, peach, & bittersweet apple; flavors of beeswax, lime, & citrus peel, with barely-perceptible sweetness. Bright acid over broad bitter, with a full, moderately astringent mouthfeel. There is little to no carbonation in this cider
Wild Blossom Mead, Prairie Passion 13%**
13
Made in the traditional style of "Honeymoon" or aphrodisiacal meads. This honey wine is made from the nectar of Midwest flowers, collected by Chicagoland honey bees. The floral notes mix with the sweet honey undertones
$Wines on Tap
Served in carafesReds
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckman, Santa Barbara County, Cal. 15%
$15-42
Founded in 1994 in the Santa Ynez Valley subregion, Beckmen wines are crafted almost exclusively from two vineyards: Los Olivos District AVA, and Ballard Canyon AVA. Their estate Cab is an eye-opening experience. This offering is dark, rich, & dense, loaded with vanilla, spice, cherry, cassis, black currant flavors and aromas and smooth tannins
2021 Tempranillo VT, Lobetia, Castilla - La Mancha 13.5%
$13-32
Deep cherry color with a violet shade. Aromas of red berries and cherries persist on the palate with notes of coco and sweet tobacco and a smooth harmonious finish. Certified organic and biodynamic
2021 Barbera, Ti Amo, Lombardia, Italy 13%
$13-32
From the Pavia district of Lombardy, this 100% certified organic wine has the aroma of blackberries and spice and is soft but rich with a fruity palate. No oak
NV Côtes du Rhone, Domaine de la Patience, France 12%
$13-32
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre blend. From a family estate close to the Rhone and the Pont du Gard established in 1930 and certified organic since 2007. Elegant notes of smoky red fruit, violet, sweet herb & a note of baking chocolate. The palate is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors, and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins
Vermouth ATXA Vino Vermouth Rojo, Destlerias Acha, Spain 15%
8
Enjoy as an aperitif over ice or straight up w/a peel of orange or lemon. Traditional Vermouth is a fortified & aromatized wine macerated w/herbs, fruits and roots—this old family recipe includes wormwood, gentian, & cherry. Notes of licorice and wild herbs framed by bitter components and a markedly wild berry fruit
$Whites
2020 Grüner Veltliner, Pratsch, Austria 12%
$13-32
100% Certified Organic. Herbal, fresh & spicy with notes of white pepper, apple & citrus on the palate. It has the "rainwater over rocks" minerality that's desirable in Austrian whites. Zippy acidity
2021 Pinot Gris, Eola Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 12.5%
$14-36
Harvested by hand from the Legacy Estate Vineyards. Rich and vibrant, with crisp natural acidity balancing out lush notes of grapefruit, honeyed lemon and orange peel, this juicy wine is a supreme representation of this beloved varietal
2020 Bordeaux Blanc, AOC, Chateau la Frenelle, France 12.5%
14-36
60% Sauv. Blanc, 30% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Family-owned since 1789. Brilliant transparent yellow w/green highlights. Intensely aromatic: lemons, grapefruit & white peaches from the Sauvignon, honeysuckle & acacia flowers from the Muscadelle. The Semillon brings richness & roundness. Crisp & fruity on the palate with a silky long finish
$Rosé
2021 Provence Rosé, Le Charmel, Eastern Provence, Fr 12.5%
14-36
30% Syrah, 30% Cinsault, 20% Mourvèdre,10% Grenache, 10% Rolle. From picturesque hillside vineyards w/clay & limestone soils, the grapes are manually picked, hand-sorted, and fully de-stemmed on site. Harvested from late Aug thru mid Sept
$Belgian Drafts
Petrus, Cranberry Rosé 5%*
$8
By Brouwerij de Brabandere. A unique blend of Petrus Aged Pale Sour and De Brabandere's house Witbier, then blended with natural cranberry juice, for intense tart and fruity flavor
Palm, Speciale 5.2%
$7
Belgian Pale Ale made w/English hops, French barley, Belgian yeast, & Champagne malt. Amber hued, but not heavy
De Halve Maan, Brugse Zot 6%
$11
A golden blonde, brewed with four different kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop which give the beer its unique taste
Rodenbach, Grand Cru 6%*
$11
Consists of 1/3 young beer and 2/3 beer matured two years in oak. A complex beer with a great deal of wood and esters, slightly sweet, extremely acidic and fruity, with grapes and even cherries discernible
Val-Dieu, Blonde 6%
$10
Fresh & light blonde ale, w/a strong friendly character. Perfect as an aperitif, digestif, or accompaniment to a good meal
Moortgat (Duvel Moortgat) Duvel Single Fermented 6.8%
$9
Enjoyed by DM brewery staff for decades. Typical Duvel flavors & aromas already emerging, but lower in alcohol & carbonation, w/a slightly lighter, crisper taste
Cuvée Des Trolls 7%
$12
By Dubuisson. The addition of dried orange peel at the boiling stage brings a pleasantly fruity aroma to the fore, harmonizing quite beautifully with the well-rounded and delicate taste of this Blond Ale
Achouffe, La Chouffe 8%
$10
A tale from the Belgian Ardennes: the gnomes of the Valley of the Fairies discovered the secret of making this golden beer in an old grimoire. Slightly hoppy taste, fresh coriander notes & fruity accents
Kwak 8%
$12
Pours w/a fine lasting head with aromas of wheat beer w/hints of bubblegum, vanilla, cloves & a touch of spirit. Very smooth & spritzy, w/vanilla notes in the palate; comes across very light for its strength. Sweet malt gives way to a dry finish
Maredsous, Brune 8, 8%
$10
Sherry, allspice, & warm dark caramel aromas. Mild smoky roasted grain & dark fruit notes in the palate. Hints of tobacco & wood; soft sourness in the background
Tripel Karmeliet 8%
$12
By Bosteels. Golden ale w/a creamy head. Restrained hoppiness, generous spicing, fruity banana & vanilla notes. Still brewed to an authentic beer recipe from 1679 from the former Carmelite monastery in Dendermonde
Delirium, Nocturnum 8.5%
$12
By Brouwerij Huyghe. Dark brown-red w/caramel, mocha & chocolate aromas. Alcohol & softness followed by increasing bitterness from the hops and roasted & chocolate malts. Nice balance: bitterness, sour, & sweet finish
Straffe Hendrik, Tripel 9%
$12
In 1981, Henri Maes and his daughter Véronique followed the demand of the mayor to create a strong blond beer for the inauguration of the statue of Sint-Arnoldus, patron saint of brewers. Today, this is the last authentic Tripel Ale of Bruges
Dupont, Avec Les Bon Voeux 9.5%
$7
Les Bons Voeux means best wishes, which is what Brasserie Dupont sends with this very special saison ale brewed for the holidays. Redolently aromatic, rich and velvety
St. Bernardus, Abt 12, 10%
$12
Widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world. Brewed in the classic Quadrupel style, adhering to the original 1946 recipe
Alvinne, Cuvée d'Erpigny Monbazillac 15%*
10
A full bodied dark ale, a barrel-aged version of Pays d'Erpigny, aged in Monbazillac barrels (sweet white wine). Ideal as a dessert beer
$Craft Drafts
Jester King, Le Petit Prince (Austin, TX) 2.9%
$10
Throughout N. Europe, light-bodied, wellhopped, low-alcohol table beers were often the beverage of choice with meals in places where the water wasn't always safe to drink. LPP is a dry, unspiced, highly attenuated Farmhouse Table Beer unique to our land in the Texas Hill Country. Naturally occurring wild yeasts impart a sense of place to this unfiltered, unpasteurized, 100% naturally conditioned ale
Hidden Hand, The 77, 4%**
$5
Naturally sparkling Chicago Neighborhood Lager— the preferred beer of the City of Win. An unbreakable fortress city resting on the shores of the great water, forged together as a collection of 77 communities
Funk Factory Geuzeria, Mango Pink Guava Meerts 4.5%*
$7
After 3 mos. of fermentation in French oak foeders, they refermented Meerts on over 2 lbs of mangoes & pink guava for an additional 6 weeks
Odell, Sippin' Pretty 4.5%
$6
Loaded with a unique blend of açai, guava, & elderberry, balanced w/a delicate addition of Himalayan pink sea salt. Bright pink color; refreshing with a slightly tart finish
Scratch, Filé Farmhouse (Ava, IL) 4.7%
$12
Saison-style ale brewed w/sassafras leaves, fermented with Scratch's house culture. Light, citrusy, and refreshing with notes of passion fruit and lemongrass
Solemn Oath, Lü 4.7%**
$7
Softly drinkable and highly sessionable Kolsch keeps Cologne's beer flag flying. This beer won a Bronze Medal at the Great American Beer Festival in the Germanstyle Kolsch category in 2016
Uerige, Alt 4.7%
$11
Brewed since 1862 and consistently on lists of the best beers in Germany, this top-fermented, full-bodied beer from Düsseldorf is substantially bitter at the finish with nice caramel malt balance. In a nation awash in bottom fermented lagers, this stands out as a unique and delicious outlier
Alesmith, Nut Brown (San Diego) 5%
$7
A variety of specialty malts produce a brilliant dark brown color and a wonderful malt complexity. A light dose of East Kent Goldings and Styrian Goldings hops from England balance the malt sweetness without adding bitterness to the flavor profile
Around the Bend, Vixen 5%**
$7
Delicate pistachio cream ale with cinnamon
Off Color, Beer for Lounging 5%**
$6
Single hop American Pale Ale, using only U.S. Cascade hops that provide big aroma & mild bitterness, balanced with a breadcrumb malt profile
Urban Chestnut, Zwickel 5.1%
$7
Pronounced 'zv-ick-el', the flagship lager of classically crafted, timeless, European-style biers is an unfiltered, unpasteurized, German classic that finishes as a smooth-drinking, naturally cloudy bier
Dovetail, Vienna Lager 5.1%**
$8
Copper-colored, with warm, malty character, it's made with 100% Vienna malt and Styrian Golding hops
Firestone Walker, Pivo Pils (Paso Robles, CA) 5.3%
$7
This beer helped kick down the doors to liberate American pilsner from the clutches of industrial beer. Inspired by the dryhopped Tipopils from Birrificio Italiano, Brewmaster Matt Brynildson drew upon multiple European influences to create this one-of-a-kind beer
Roaring Table, The Far Out Cool Pool (Lake Zurich) 5.4%
$8
California Style Pilsner—a collab with Hop Butcher—crisp, bright and hoppy
Allagash, White (Portland, ME) 5.5%
$8
Traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, light & slightly cloudy w/a blend of spices. Longtime Hopleaf mainstay!
Green Man ESB (Asheville, NC) 5.5%
$8
A classic: this English Amber Ale is brewed with 100% English ingredients: Simpsons malts, English Fuggle hops & a classic English ale yeast strain. Expect malty notes of toasted biscuit, toffee & caramel; low notes of dried fruit from the yeast; herbal & woody flavors from the hops. A balanced everyday drinker inspired by the British pub
Anchor, Porter (S.F., CA) 5.6%
$6
A blend of specially roasted pale, caramel, chocolate, and black malts, along with top-fermenting yeast, creates complexity without bitterness
Bell's, Amber (Comstock Twp, MI) 5.8%
$7
Features both toasted & sweet caramel notes from carefully selected malts, balanced with herbal & citrus hop aromas
Aslin, How Now Brown Cow (Alexandria, VA) 6%
$9
Milk stout with peanut butter and chocolate. It has rich aromas of peanut butter, and has a smooth chocolatey finish
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA (Milton, DE) 6%
$7
A powerful but balanced East Coast IPA w/a lot of citrusy hop character—it's the session beer for hardcore enthusiasts!
Firestone Walker, Frieky Bones (Paso Robles, CA) 6.3%*
$10
A re-imagination of Krieky Bones, Barrel- works' classic. Made with Michigan Montmorency cherries, co-fermented w/a base of Flanders-style ale that spent 2 years in an oak foeder. Matured in oak for another 4 mos. to create an incredible wild ale that doubles down on delicious fruit flavors
3 Floyds, Zombie Dust 6.5%**
$8
This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one's only respite after the zombie apocalypse
Pipeworks, Blood of the Unicorn 6.5%**
$7
"One sip of this aggressively hopped red ale clearly reveals what drives these, the greatest of, hop heads of lore. Is this the end of the mythical horned horse? Or will he rise like the phoenix to fight another day?"
Trillium DDH Fort Point (Canton, MA) 6.6%
$10
This double-dry-hopped pale ale contains the same base malt and hops as Fort Point Pale Ale, but with an additional dry hop of Citra. The added hops richly enhance the juicy tropical fruit flavors of pineapple/mango, create elevated green, herbaceous aromatics, and increase body
Sierra Nevada, Celebration Ale (Chico, CA) 6.8%
$7
Each year, SN visits the Pacific Northwest to hand-select the best Cascade and Centennial hops, race the harvest home, and brew immediately to capture citrus, pine, and floral notes at their absolute peak—the aromas and flavors for the perfect winter beer, first brewed in 1981!
Ommegang, Solera (Formerly Pale Sour) (Cooperstown, NY) 6.9%*
$7
Elegant, drinkable Sour. Fine interplay of sweet & sour; soft mouthfeel w/delicate body and clean finish
Maine, Lunch (Portland, ME) 7%
$11
East Coast version of a West Coast-style IPA. Intense hop flavors and aromas of tropical & citrus fruits & pine dominate, w/a subtle malt sweetness
Fair State, Mr. Falcon (Minneapolis, MN) 7.3%
$8
DDH Hazy IPA with Strata, Citra, & Simcoe Cryo hops. Collab w/ Barrel Theory, friends of Fair State known for making hazy IPAs
Maplewood, Doombuggy 8%**
$10
A luscious double dry hopped DIPA brewed with Vic Secret & Citra hops. So juicy and filled with doom!
Equilibrium, Moon of Vega (Middletown, NY) 8.7%
$9
Collaboration with J. Wakefield Brewing. Vader... Drink... You've been defeated by a Space Ball. This beer is Ludicrous Speeds' father. Using a Citra whirlpool and a giant dryhop of Citra and Citra Lupomax we then conditioned this beer on Madagascar vanilla & a touch of lactose (from yogurt!)
Spiteful, God Damn Pigeon Porter 8.2%**
$6
If you live in the city, you are well aware of the pigeon menace. This rich and roasty Porter will take your mind off of those God Damn pigeons. This beer is dank, chocolatey. Hints of coffee and toffee with a slight hop presence
Sierra Nevada, Barrel-Aged Cranberry Sour (Chico, CA) 9%*
$10
What began as a barrel-aged English-style winter warmer transformed into an absinthian amalgamation of malt, cranberries, yeast, and wood. Transferred onto cranberries before aging in gin barrels for two years. Expect intense fruity aroma buoyed by a pleasantly tart and tannic flavor from the cranberries and oak. A one-off from FOBAB
Half Acre, Big Hugs 10%**
$8
Brewed with Dark Matter Coffee, Big Hugs lives in the in-between the place found above everyday stout and comfortably below the decadence of extreme gravity dessert stout. Very special to James and Michael
Phase Three, Pressed Stroopwafel 12%**
$8
Imperial porter with Tugboat coffee and stroopwafels
Revolution, Deep Wood Series: V.S.O. Dark Mode 14.4%**
11
Additional time and premium casks work twin wonders on this reserve batch of Imperial Milk Stout. An obsidian pour, resting on a foundation of de-bittered black malt & velvety golden oats, submits mindfully restrained sweetness and a glowing ember of caliginous intricacy. The debut of a permanent draft line here for Rev's Deep Wood Series!
$Hopleaf's House Beers
Brewed for us by Brewmaster Greg Browne at Art History BrewingHouse Dark - Black Lager 4.8%
$6
Traditional Czech Dark Lager inspired by a classic from the 500-year-old U Fleků brewery in Prague. Rich & complex, black as coal; starts off like a Porter but finishes crisp, clean, & dry
House Pale - Pale Ale 5.8%
6
An easy drinking, moderately bitter ale-27 IBU. A food-friendly everyday drinker
$Chimay Happy Hour
Dorée 4.8%
$10
Mild & light in taste; floral aromas w/a slight hint of smoked malt & a touch of bitter. The taste is set by hops, a dash of lemon/citrus and coriander
Red 7%
$12
The oldest of the Chimays. Its coppery color and sweet, fruity taste make it a particularly tasty dark ale
White 8%
$12
Golden, slightly hazy appearance, fine head. Characteristic aroma of fresh hops & yeast. Fruity notes of muscat & raisins. No acidity, but an afterbitterness which melts in the mouth. Top-fermented unpasteurized Trappist Tripel. A classic
Blue 9%
$12
A match made in heaven, the luscious fruity aromas & delicious chocolate. Beautiful dark ale w/compact light brown head. Begins lightly sweet before caramel creaminess gives way to soft mocha & spiciness, w/candied fruit finish
Green 10%
$12
Strong blonde ale, refreshing & fruity, tasty & intense. Mint, bergamot, lime, & eucalyptus aromas are enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Mellow, rounded body & smoky, spicy flavour, typical of Chimay beers. Brewed w/Saaz & Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, plus an added secret spice
Bottles & Cans
Belgians
Van Steenberge
Gulden Draak 10.5%
$10
Piraat 10.5%
10
$Dedolle Brouwers
Arabier 8%
$11
Oerbier 9%
$11
Bos Keun 9%
$11
Dulle Teve 10%
$11
Stille Nacht 12%
$11
Duvel 9.5%
$8-20
Duvel 6.66, 9%
10
$Green's Quest
Gluten-Free Lager 4.1%
11
$Vander Ghinste
Bokor Cuvée des Jacobins 7.6%
$10
Omer 8%
$9
Oude Bruin 5.5%
10
$Dupont
Avec le Bon Voeux
$15
Saison
$12
Moinette Blonde 8.5%
10
$Rodenbach
Classic 5.2%
$7
Grand Cru 6%
8
$Alvinne - Sour Collection
Omega 6.5%
20
$St Feuillien
Saison 6.5%
7
$La Chouffe
La Chouffe 8%
7
$Houblon Chouffe
Houblon Chouffe 9%
7
$Liefman's
Goudenband 8%
20
$Brouwerij Verheghe
Duchesse du Bourgogne 6.2%
$12
Duchesse Cherry 6.8%
$12
Duchesse Chocolate Cherry 6.8%
12
$De Brabandere
Petrus Aged Pale Ale 7.3%
$10
Rood Bruin 5.5%
10
$Ichtegems
Gran Cru 6.5%
10
$De Halve Maan
Brugse Zot 6%
8
$Straffe Hendrik (by Halve Maan)
Brugs Tripel 9%
$10
Brugs Quadruple 11%
10
$Trappists & Abbeys
Chimay
Première (Red) 7%
$12
Cinq Cents (White) 8%
$12
Grande Reserve (Blue) 9%
$12
Cent Cinquante (Green) 10%
12
$Westmalle
Dubbel 7%
$12
Tripel 9.5%
12
$Orval
Orval 6.2%
12
$Rochefort
"6" 7.5%
$11
"8" 9.2%
$11
"10" 11.5%
$14
"Tripel Extra" 8.1%
12
$Tre Fontane
Tre Fontane 8.5%
15
$La Trappe (by De Koningshoeven)
Dubbel 7%
$12
Quad 10%
$12
Tripel 8%
24
$St. Bernardus
Abt 12, 8% Tion
$12
Prior 8, 8%
$10
Pater 6, 6.7%
10
$Lambics
3 Fonteinen
Oude Gueuze 6.2%
25-100
Traditional
$Tilquin
Oude Gueuze a Ancienne 6.4%
20
Traditional
$Girardin
Gueuze 5%
20
Traditional
$Hanssens Artisanaal
TraditionalGueuze 5.8%
$15
Scarenbecca Kreik 6%
$25
Cassis 6%
$25
Raspberry 6%
$25
Handgeplukte Schaarbeekse Kriek 6%
$30
Oudbeitje 6%
18
$Oud Beersel
TraditionalGueuze 6%
$15
Kriek 6.5%
$15
Framboise 5%
12
$Boon
TraditionalOude Geuze 6.5%
$18
Kriek 5%
$16
Kriek Mariage Parfait 8%
20
$Oude Geuze al'Ancienne
Numbered Casks 330ml $28Vat 91 - (Calvados Cask) 8%
Vat 92 - (Wine, Rhône Valley) 8%
Vat 108 - (Wine) 8%
Vat 110 - (Cognac Cask) 8%
St. Louis
Fond Tradition. TraditionalGueuze 5%
$14
Kriek 6.5%
14
$Lindemans
Peche 3%
$8
Modern
Framboise 4%
$8-45
Modern
Strawberry 3.5%
$8
Modern
Kriek 4%
$12
Modern
Cassis 4%
$12
Modern
Cuvée Franciska 8%
$50
Traditional
Cuvée René Gueuze 5%
$12
Traditional
Cuvée René Kriek 5%-7%
45
Traditional
$Timmermans
ModernFramboise 4%
$12
Kriek 4%
12
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$15
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$20
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20
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$9
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$9
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$9
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$9
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$9
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Wines from Lucca, Italy
Hopleaf owners Michael and Louise have been visiting Lucca for years and have had the pleasure of forming relationships with some of the local wine producers. The wines of Lucca are a rarity on American menus; most bottles areconsumed locally. We think when you try them you'll know why they don't much careto share these wonderful wines beyond their borders. We are proud to share our little secret with our customersReds
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti 2016 Colline Lucchesi (Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah)
$50
A nice balance of acidity to plump ripe red & black berries along with slight hints of cedar wood & minerals. 100% organic and biodynamic from oenologist Severio Petrilli, an evangelist for biodynamic agricultural practices. 14%
Tenuta di Valgiano 2015 (The Exception to Our Rule) (60% Sangiovese, 20% Syrah, 20% Merlot)
$60
A nose that expresses elegance & aromatic refinement. Fragrant aromas of ripe fruit w/hints of spices & minerals; an intense, enduring bouquet. Volume on the palate is delightful with the pleasant sweetness of the fruit; structure develops with a dense texture of mature, soft tannins that ensure length & delicious after taste. A balanced, high-class wine that will develop over the next 20 yrs. 14.5%
Tenuta Lenzini, Merlot 2014 Colline Lucchesi
$50
The Colline Lucchesi DOC, established in 1968, is named for the hills to the north & east of Lucca. This vintage of Lenzini's Merlot won first prize in its category at the 2012 Slow Food Terra Madre Festival in Torino. Biodynamic & organically produced. 14%
Buonamico, Cercatoja 2015 Montecarlo (Near Lucca) (Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
50
Intense and complex nose, with jammy black fruit, tobacco, cedar. Aged for 18 months in French Oak. Organically produced. 14.5%
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Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti Bianco 2021 Colline Lucchesi (Vermentino 50%, Trebbiano 16%, Malvasia 16%, Grechetto 16%)
40
10% of the Vermentino is fermented in barriques and the remainder in stainless steel at 10°C to preserve the intense and fruity aroma, with its hints of pink grapefruit and lychees. Pleasantly fresh on the palate; the acidity is balanced by considerable body. A warm but harmonious wine with ample aftertaste. A structured white in Mediterranean style, but with aromatic dignity and exceptional quality. 13%
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Fattoria Sardi IGT Toscana Rosato 2021, IGT Toscana Rosato 2017, Colline Lucchesi (Organic Sangiovese & Ciliegiolo)
40
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Luscious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
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Old World
Marco & Vittorio Adriano 2013 Barbaresco DOCG Italy
$50
Enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, ripe red berry, baking spice, menthol and new leather lead the way. Fresh and elegant, the palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper and licorice while firm, polished tannins lend structure and a smooth mouthfeel. 14.5%
Alto Moncayo 2014 Campo de Borja (Garnacha) Spain
$50
Rich, full-bodied & muscular, this wine of riveting intensity pours inky-purple. Smoky, charred & minerally on the nose, w/balsamic berry aroma & lots of dark spice. A region of newfound interest among wine lovers. 16%
Pietro Beconcini, Vigna Le Nicchie 2012 Tempranillo, San Miniato (100% Tempranillo) Italy
$50
This is the product of a totally unexpected discovery in San Miniato, of centuries-old tempranillo grapevines in an ancient vineyard. Cuttings were sent to a laboratory in Piemonte for DNA analysis that revealed their ancient origin; that the 8th Century pilgrimage path Via Francigena passes through this property may offer an explanation as to how this decidedly Spanish grape was planted, intentionally or not, here and nowhere else in Italy. The clusters from these ancient vines are picked in the first week in September into small 5kg boxes, brought to the drying loft and allowed to dry naturally until mid-October, reducing 25% of their weight. They are fermented with much more than normal skins and seeds, giving the wine a finer quality of acids and tannins, as well as a distinctive array of aromas. It requires lengthy maturation and aging in 70% French and 30% American oak. After 12 mos., the final wine is blended from the various barrels, racked, and then given an additional 12 mos.'aging in the same barrels. After 2 years in oak, the wine goes to bottle, where it remains until the end of the 4th year. Intensely ruby red, it offers equally intense aromas of blackberries, dried plums and hints of dark chocolate, earth, tobacco and sweet spices. Full-bodied with nice complexity, strong tannins but not drying. Full and round mouthfeel with a long and great finish. 15.5%
Louis Bernard, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (80% Granache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre) France
$50
The grapes come from 40 year old vines. The wine is aged in used French oak casks. Cherry and plum flavors are youthful and fresh; accented by crushed mineral and peppery spice. It's silken in texture yet held upright by taut persistent tannins. Attractive already, this one will improve through at least 2028. 7000 cases produced. 15%
Chateau Blaignan Medoc 2016 (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot) France
$50
From an ancient 247-acre estate in northern Medoc that earned its "Cru Bourgeous" in 1932 and has been in the same family since the 1700s, this vineyard has a fine pedigree. The wine is of an intense color. The nose is fruity with pronounced notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, and a hint of spice. Full-bodied; shows structure and velvet tannins on the palate that make it a wine to drink young or to keep a few years in cellar. 14.5%
Ferrer Bobet, Priorat 2015 (65% Carinena, 35% Garnacha) Spain
$50
Glorious, floral bouquet with very pure scents of cassis, blueberry & violets, all with pixelated delineation, almost Margaux-like in style. Medium-bodied palate with very fine tannins. Taut on the entry, quite linear, then fanning out with sappy dark berry, cassis & all spice. Very well-balanced; long & persistent towards the finish. Aged in new oak from French Burgundy coopers with a fine grain and a light medium toast. 14.5%
Bodegas del Paramo, El Medico 2011 Prieto Picudo, Spain
$50
100% Prieto Picudo exclusively from vines over 80 years old in Castilla y León. Maltolactic fermentation and aging for 9 months takes place in new French oak. The grapes'aggressive acidity and fruit easily match the complex oak character now, while promising an excellent future. Among Spain's most interesting and unique fine red wines. 13.5%
Château Boutisse, Grand Cru 2018 Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux) (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carmenenere) France
$50
While the left bank of Bordeaux is characterized by Cabernet Sauvignon the right bank is characterized by Merlots like this one with savory, almost rustic aromas of cherry, tobacco and licorice. 13%
Buglioni, Il Bugiardo 2019 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso (60% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Molinara) Italy
$50
This wine is a Ripasso—"repassed". A portion of the grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and pressed immediately; the remainder are left to dry until November when they are vinified and then macerated for 20 days. In January, the must from the freshly vinified grapes are re-passed, following a traditional technique, and undergo 2nd fermentation. The two wines—the ripasso & the wine from the dried grapes—are then blended together, aged for 12 mos. in oak casks and 6 mos. in bottle. Dark ruby-red. Intense & elegant aromas of ripe fruit & spices with a hint of vanilla & tobacco. Warm, persistent flavors, velvety, harmonious. 14.5%
Caiarossa Pergolaia 2011 IGT Toscana (80% Sangiovese, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot) Italy
$50
Following the Tuscan tradition, Sangiovese dominates in this blend, shaping Pergolaia into a wine of intense bouquet, seductive body with soft tannins and superb depth. 13.5%
Paul Cherrier Sancerre Rouge 2018 (100% Pinot Noir) France
$50
Stéphane Cherrier has taken the helm of this 6th generation family vineyard and has become the face of the new generation of Sancerre producers who are rejecting the use of chemicals and synthetic treatments. On the nose, it has a beautiful elegance with aromas of red fruits. In the mouth, the tannins are supple and the voluminous substance offers a beautiful aromatic persistence of cherry, raspberry and spices which gives a juicy and ripe dimension. 12.5%
Duemani, Cifra, Costa Toscana (near Pisa) (IGP Cabernet Franc) France
$50
Made with organically-grown biodynamic Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of black plum, cedar and Mediterranean scrub. The bright, savory palate offers black currant, rhubarb, ground clove and star anise alongside polished tannins. No wood, minimal intervention make this a true expression of the varietal character. 14%
Domaine Faury, St. Joseph Rouge 2017 Northern Rhône (Syrah) France
$50
NY Times wine editor Eric Asimov calls the Saint Joseph appellation the next best wine in the Northern Rhone, and Domaine Faury the best value among the producers. It's from the town of Chavanay at the north end of the appellation, far from the original six comunes, yet because the grapes are also from granite hillsides, it displays the signature peppery, spicy, olive & herb flavors. 13%
Ettore Germano, Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2015 (100% Barbera) Italy
$50
The Germano family has owned 6 hectares of land near Serra lunga d'Alba, in the heart of the Barolo area, since 1856. Sergio Germano took over operations in 1985, following his schooling at the prestigious Scuola Enologica di Alba and he's made his mark in the famed hills of Barolo, Alba, and Langhe. His deep humility expresses a deference to the vineyard that shows itself in the finished wines—unique and thoughtful expressions of their varietals and soil. This Barbera is a classic example: ruby red with a fruit-forward bouquet. Bright red fruits jump out of the glass with a touch of spice and earth. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and distinct acidity, it glides effortlessly over the palate into a subtle, complex finish. 14%
Gigante Schioppettino DOC 2012 Italy
$50
Made from 100% Schioppettino grapes, harvested in a vineyard located at Corno di Rosazzo, Friuli Colli Orientali. The most credible explanation of the term schioppettino is ripe grapes that crackle when chewed due to the thick and taut skin. It also called Ribolla Nera. Traditionally the Schioppettino was drunk young, appreciating its marked acidity, the unobtrusive tannic component, and full body. But many producers have shown the vine to be capable of evolving elegantly with moderate aging, releasing its most significant trait—a beautiful fruitiness accompanied by an intriguing, elegant spicy vein reminiscent of black pepper, a characteristic associated also with some expressions of syrah
R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Bosconia, 2011 Rioja (80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mozuelo and Graciano) Spain
$50
From an iconic producer, this great wine is spontaneously fermented in very old, large oak barrels, then aged 5 years in oak and 3 years in bottle before release. Very complex with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright, with a tangy, zesty palate full of berries and orange. Firm, long and mouthwatering finish. So very Spanish. 13.5%
Illuminati "Zanna" Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo (100% Montepulciano) Colline Teramane DOCG Riserva 2015 Italy
$50
Produced only in the best vintage years from the Colline Teramaine, the only DOCG vineyard in Abruzzo. Zanna is intense ruby red in color. Hints of blackberry and dried flower in the nose. On the palate the wine has great texture and soft tannins with a long and elegant finish. 14.5%
Monte Zovo 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella (Corvia, Corvinone, Rondinella) Italy
$50
Hits all the right button in terms of fruity softness and richness. Grapes remained in their drying facility for 120 days; wine aged 18 months in oak casks, 12 months in bottles. A densely extracted red wine offering a full court of aromas with plump cherry, dried blackberry, bitter chocolate, and exotic spice front and center. Immensely rich and succulent mouthfeel with superbly round and soft fruit flavors. 16%
Elia Palazzi, Brunello di Montalcino 2016 (100 Sangiovese) Italy
$50
Elia is the first of his family to produce commercial wine from their 100-year-old, 17-acre vineyard. Aged in French oak for 24 mos., this wine has intense aromas of lavender and tobacco, typical of prime Sangiovese. From a great vintage, it has good structure and notes of blackberry jam, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Organic, 14.5%
Pietradolce, Etna Rosso Archeneri 2016 (100% Nerello Mascalese) Sicily, Italy
$50
From a single vineyard reaching to 2952 feet above sea level and 90-year-old vines. Ripe and fruity on the nose, with distinct spicy and balsamic nucsances. On the palate: bright acidity, notes of dried orange peel and dark berries. Excellent volume, depth and structure, great mouthfeel and finesse; clear and vivid finish. 13.5%
E. Pira & Figli 2014 Dolcetto d'Alba (Dolcetto) Italy
$50
Ruby red with purple reflections and aromas of flower and fruit with hints of violet and small red fruit. Dolcetto means 'littls sweet one' in Italian but don't be fooled, this is a dry wine. This property has been producing wine for over 1000 years. They produce only 300 cases of Dolcetto a year, making this a rare find. 12.5%
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Douro DOC (Touriga Franca, Touriga National, Tinta Roriz) Portugal
$50
This wine has a terroir-sluiced character with earth, graphite, violets, juicy blackberry and sour cherry/plum. Gently soft, spicy, cedar-flecked tannins have presence and texture without inhibiting the flow. Persistent, fresh, mineral, salty, subtly sour acidity. It brings lovely energy to the palate.13%
Giuseppe e Francesco Principiano DOCG Barolo 2015 (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$50
Elegant, with an intense red color and garnet highlights. A warm, balanced and persistent Barolo. Aromas of rose pedals, violets, black and blue berries. It is fresh linear and balanced. This was a great vintage. The fourth generation owners have the 8 hectares of vineyards in Monforte and Sarralunga d'Alba. 14.5%
Castello dei Rampolla 2016 Chianti Classico (Sangiovese, Canaiolo) Italy
$50
Family owned since 1739 and using biodynamic methods, this is one the great Chianti properties. Poised & balanced, with enticing floral aromas and pure red fruit flavors, this offers chewy black cherry and red plum sen-sations and vibrant acidity, with undertones of leafy herbs and baking spices. Aged for 12 mos. in large Slavonian oak casks, with small percentages of Cab.t Sauvignon & Merlot, this is pleasurable now and will improve for several more years in bottle. 13.5%
Domaine Raspail-Ay, 2018 Gigondas (80% Granache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre) France
$50
Dominique Ay, the proprietor of this 40-acre domaine in the Southern Rhone produces only 8000 cases of this superb Gigondas annually. Perfume of black raspberry, cherry compote, tobacco, lavender and spices. Ripe, generous and rich on the palate with notes of dark fruits and licorice and black pepper. Silky tannins, ripe and supple, are mellowed by 20 months minimum in huge ancient oak foudres followed by additional aging in demi-muids. Impressive. Will pair with the heartiest of fare. 15%
Michele Satta, Bolgheri Rosso 2017 (30% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 10% Teroldego) Italy
$50
This boasts aromas of red berry, Mediterranean herb and green peppercorn. The juicy bright palate offers raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper along-side lithe tannins and fresh acidity. The Maremma vineyards benefit from being close to the sea and its cool breezes. 13.5%
Julien Sunier 2019 Morgon (100% Gamay) France
$50
This wine hails from two different parcels, both of which are 50+ years of age. Like all of his wines, the Morgon is fermented in cement and raised in older Burgundy casks that Julien buys from his old mentor, Christophe Roumier in Chambolle. The 2016 is beautifully expressive already on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet wafting from the glass in a fine blend of cranberries, red plums, lovely soil tones, violets, bonfires and a touch of mustard seed in the upper register. On the palate the wine is fullish, tangy and still young, with fine intensity of flavor, moderate tannins, good acids and a long, tangy and youthful finish.13.5%
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Live-dit-Clavin, Côtes du Rhône 2016 (75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Other Miscellaneous Varieties) France
$50
Midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinge. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, black cherries and licorice ascend from the glass with an undercard of herbs du Provence, subtle earth and spice. Boasting fantastic purity of fruit, the tremendously rich, concentrated, and full bodied palate is saturated with the same flavours revealed in the nose. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with sturdy, muscular underbelly finishing slightly firm. Adding nuance and complexity are elements of dried meats, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence and spicy pepper. Ripe structural tannins. A brilliant Chateauneuf-du-Pape lookalike. 14.5%
Domaine A. et P. de Villaine, Les Montots 2016 Mercurey (Pinot Noir) France
50
In the Mercurey region in the Côte Chalonnaise of Burgundy, these Pinot Noir vines are 40-50 years old, making for concentrated juice and a beautiful Old World expression of the varietal. 13%
$New World
Band of Vintners 2017 Consortium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc) California
$50
Made by a group of Napa Valley winemakers and industry folk who gather monthly to talk wine, including Dan Petroski and Stephane Vivier, this is impressive at any price, overdelivering in every way. The 2017 vintage is one of great complexity and finesse. Intense cassis and blackberry aromas make for an intriguing and elegant nose. This wine is fresh and balanced on the palate, with a very fine and spicy texture. It is layered with black pepper and blue fruit. Aged 15 months in French Oak. 14.5%
Mauritson 2019 Dry Creek Zinfandel (85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Syrah) California
$50
This wine opens to an engaging bouquet of fresh blackberry, lilac blossom, powdered sugar and a pulse of dried herb. Black cherry, shavings of vanilla pod with ground coffee marry perfectly with the refined tannins and beautiful staying power of this wine! Enjoy for the next 7-10 years. 14.75%
Martin Woods, Havlin Vineyard 2017 Pinot Noir, Oregon
$50
Unfined and unfiltered. Aged 22 months, including 12 months on lees in both Oregon and French oak. Dusty earth and spice, bright cranberry and cherry, with vibrant freshness and length; resolved and integrated tannin structure. Classic cool climate pinot noir. 13.6%
Sean Thackrey Pleiades XXVIII, NV California
$50
Non Vintage blend known only to the late Sean Thackrey, a self-taught master, fully reliant on his intuition and senses With his passing on May 30, 2022, other than what may be cellaring, there will be no more wines coming from Sean Thackrey's iconoclastic company. The 28th iteration of Pleiades, like those before it, is a wine whose varieties, their blend, the vineyards, and vintages, were known only to him. His non-vintage blends combine red and wine grapes from various regions of California. This one was described by Sean this way: "The object of Pleiades is to be delicious, delight the jaded, irritate the Wine Police and go well with anything red wine goes with. Fragrant when first opened, the 28th edition, bottled in November 2020, is deep and voluptuous, becoming far more subtle and complex as time goes by. A wine truly greater than the sum of its parts." Sean was the antithesis of a corporate winemaker and will be missed. 14.4%
Walt 2018 La Brisa Sonoma (Pinot Noir) California
$50
Articulating the signature characters of Sonoma: vibrant and opulent with underlying brightness and length to the palate. Teeming with ripe red berries & spicy toasted aromas, the wine is lush and persistent on the mid-palate, long-lasting and delicate on the finish. The vineyards in the La Brisa blend, each blessed with cool maritime conditions and limiting soil profiles, are farmed meticulously for low yields and balance in order to capitalize on their distinctive sites. The wines are never racked and during the long malolactic fermentation, they top and stir each barrel weekly. Prior to bottling, they blend the wines without fining or filtering. 14%
Zuccardi Zeta 2014 (Malbec 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%) Mendoza, Argentina
50
This blend presents intense red-violet color, a complex nose that highlights ripe black fruit aromas such as blueberries and blackberries; and subtle herbal notes. Round in mouth with firm and mature tannins that give structure to the wine. Fresh and elegant due to great acidity. Long finish. 15.1%
$Whites
Old World
Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus 2019 (Kerner) Italy
$40
Abbazia was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustinians are not monks in the most familiar sense: although they have taken vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to their superiors, they also work to support themselves as a part of their community—the Abbey not only grows grapes for winemaking, but also apples & vegetables; there is also a small school devoted primarily to studies of viticulture. The abbey's reputation as a winery is stellar & international. In 2009, Italy's influential Gambero Rosso named Celestino Lucin, the abbey's enologist "Winemaker of the Year". This Kerner is stunningly clean and interesting, showing electric acidity, a creamy minerality and brilliant citrus & tropical flavors and aromas. Big structure, un-oaked, and very food-friendly. 14%
Avanthia, Avanthia Godello 2015 Galicia (Valdeorras) (Godello) Spain
$40
The lesser-known Godello grape of Spain brings lemon & chamomile forward to the nose and on through the palate. Nuanced new oak delivers delicately creamy, perfect texture with an ethereal finish. 13.5%
Domaine Des Baumard 2018 Savennières (Chenin Blanc) France
$40
Domaine des Baumard produces some of the finest examples of Savennières. Jean Baumard, and now his son, Florent, are universally regarded as the finest winemakers in the appellation. Their wines are among the most unique and rewarding in the world: honeyed, dry whites of unmatched con-centration, perfume, and longevity. 13%
Emile Beyer, Tradition 2018 Alsace (Gewürztraminer) France
$40
Family winemaking estate since 1580—14 generations! With a touch of residual sugar, this "Gewürtz" is off-dry & wonderfully balanced with firm crisp acids. Aromas & flavors of flowers, citrus, & honey. Nice minerality. 13%
Cantine Bosoni Lunae, "Etichetta Nero" 2020 Vermentino (Colle di Luni) Italy
$40
The prestigious Gambero Rosso named this benchmark producer's wine Italy's White Wine of the Year. The "Black Label" is a selection from older vines on hillsides with lean clay soils. The traditional characteristics of vermentino are enhanced by the cold maceration on the skins which translates into richer and more complex sensations on the nose and in the mouth. All stainless steel, no oak. 3 months on lees. Aromas range from spring flowers to acacia blossom honey and golden apple. Crisp with a touch of saltiness on the finish. 13.5%
Jean-Marc Brocard 2019 Vau de Vay, Premier Cru Chablis (Chardonnay) France
$40
Vanilla and crisp minerality play together in this ripe wine with a steely core. Intense acidity, a lively, bright texture plus a flinty edge that will allow it to age well. Brocard is a pioneer in Burgundy in embracing biodynamic farming practices. 13%
Broglia, Bruno 2017 Gavi (Piedmont) (Cortese) Italy
$40
If Barolo and Barbaresco are Italy's answers to claret, then Gavi di Gavi is its reply to Chablis. Cortese is an indigenous variety that produces delicate, herbaceous and apple-scented whites. Medium-bodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, peach, almond, wet stones. 12.5%
Caiarossa Bianco IGT 2015 (Viognier & Chardonnay) Italy
$40
Rhône meets Tuscany: an elegant blend of Viognier and Chardonnay from this Tuscan estate's chalkiest terroir. Vinified and matured in old French oak to enhance its complexity. The nose is redolent of stone fruits, with a honeyed, waxy quality and hints of white pepper. The palate shows surprising restraint, with a lean, crisp and utterly refreshing finish. This release will continue to evolve, but it is showing so much aromatic complexity and beautiful structure right now it's hard to resist. Fully organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Chateau de la Cree "Les Tourelles" 2018 (100% Chardonnay) France
$40
Fresh and youthful with expressive notes of melon, white flowers, and linen. The palate is electric with layers of stone fruit and white peach. The mouthwatering mineral-driven finish is long and persistent. A beautiful Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy! 13%
Paul Cherrier Sancerre 2019 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) France
$40
This estate is located in the tiny, picturesque village of Verdigny, just northwest of the town of Sancerre. The hilltop parcels are planted on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, that ancient ocean bed underpinning the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This terroir produces wines of incredible length, purity, and minerality. The amount of clay in the soils varies by parcel and elevation, providing them with richer, fruitier Sauvignon Blanc and fruit that is more linear and mineral. 13%
Joh. Jos. Christoffel, Erben Urziger, Wurzgarten Spatlese 2017 Mosel (Riesling) Germany
$40
From the region's steep slopes and of old ungrafted rootstock, this wine has attractive floral, apple and hazelnut aromas. The delicate texture of peach fruit is paired with vibrant acidity. Crisp, well-balanced, and eminently drinkable. 7.5%
Conreria d'Scala Dei, Black Slate La Morera 2015 Priorat Blanca (93% Garnatxa Blanca, 7% Pedro Ximénez) Spain
$40
While chalky soils are not common in the Priorat, you can find them at higher elevations in the villages of Escaladei & La Morera as they border the limestone-rich Montsant range. A short period on the skins before pressing gives La Morera a textural quality to its apricot & herbal flavors, reminiscent of the Les Brugueres in miniature, while the soils make themselves known in the elegant and mineral backbone of the wine. 4000 bottles produced. 13%
Dopff au Moulin, Reserve 2016 Alsace (Pinot Gris) France
$40
Medium-dry Pinot Gris from some of Alsace's finest vineyards. Subtle spiced apple aromas; intense, slightly exotic flavours; long, full finish. An excellent food wine. The current winemaker represents the 11th generation producing w/the Dopff family vineyards dating back to 1574. 13%
Adega Eidos, Eidos de Padriñán 2018 RÃas Baixas (Galicia) (Albariño) Spain
$40
Super-crisp wine is light-bodied with flavors of mineral, green apples, hints of white pepper and a dry finish. 13%
Marco Felluga 2018 Collio Russiz Superiore (Pinot Grigio) Italy
$40
Golden yellow in color with glimmers of copper. Pronounced aromas of ripe apples and pears with a whiff of broom. In the mouth, a citrus-apple fruitiness plays off a crisp acidity that lingers on the palate. Aged on lees for 8 months. The world is awash in undistinguished Pinot Grigio wines. This is not one of them. 13.5%
Chateau Fortia 2020 Châteauneuf-di-Pape Blanc (60% Roussanne, 30% Clairette, 10% Grenache Blanc) France
$40
Only two hectares of their estate are devoted to making white CNdP and this estate's blend is very unique. Instead of being more typically dominated by Grenache Blanc with Roussanne second and with Clairette in particular playing a supporting role, this "upside down" blending gives Roussanne the starring role and Grenache Blanc in the spot Clairette is normally found. Pronounced mineral notes. Dried apricots and hints of spice weaving across the palate. 13.5%
Domaine Gassier "Nostre Païs" Blanc 2020 Costières de Nimes (65% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 7.5% Viognier, 7.5% Roussanne) France
$40
Pale yellow wine tinted green with complex aromas of floral and mineral notes with accents of fresh citrus and lively, fresh flavors of peaches and plums. Refreshing and thirst-quenching with a soft dry finish and a great deal of minerality. Organic. 13.5%
Inama, Vigneti di Foscarino 2016 Soave Classico (Veneto) (Garganega) Italy
$40
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soave-producing region. 12.5%
Marchese Incisa della Rochetta 2017 Roero DOCG Arneis (100% Arneis) Italy
$40
A terroir-driven wine, grown in the sandy soils of the Roero hills. Straw yellow, it expresses an unrivaled fruitiness, a delicate freshness and mine-rality. Immediate notes of caramel, tangerine and honeysuckle; middle notes of acacia, green apple and cedar. Palate: Full-bodied, smooth, crisp. Though aromas are sweet, the taste is far from it. Stone fruits and cante-loupe; grapefruit and fresh almonds. Fresh, with great persistence. 12%
Pojer & Sandri (Veneto) "Palai" 2020 (100% Muller Thurgau) Italy
$40
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soave-producing region. 12.5%
Prager Federspiel Steinregl 2018 Riesling, Austria
$40
Federspiel signifies a purely Wachau wine, fermented dry naturally between 11.5% and 12.5% alcohol. Steinriegl is the name of the vineyard sourced for this wine. Light yellow hue with greenish tones. Aroma is intense with notes of green apple, citrus and stone fruits. Very dry with mouthwatering acidity, medium body & minerality
Shaya Habis, 2017 Verdelho (Rueda) Spain
$40
A 100% old vine Verdejo with pungent aromas of fresh herbs, pear skin, lime, lees and spicy oak. Juicy and brisk, with tangy acids giving shape and lift to the oak-accented grapefruit, pear and smoke flavors. Finishes sweet, toasty and long, with a hint of anise. This wine was fermented and aged in 500- and 600-liter French oak casks, all of them new. 13.5%
Tasca d'Almerita Mozia Grillo 2021 (100% Grillo) Sicily
$40
From the tiny Sicilian Island of Mozia where the vineyard makes up 40 of the 98 total acres; this is the only wine produced there. The grapes are harvested slightly before they reach full maturation, so as to preserve some degree of acidity and maintain the freshness of the palate and the longevity that the white wine of Mozia has demonstrated over the years. Hawthorn, citrus, white stone fruit and an inviting whiff of pastry dough form the nose. Savory and boasting a polished texture, the vibrant palate features Meyer lemon, white peach and yellow apple alongside a briny mineral note. Crisp acidity keeps it energized and balanced. 14%
Tiberio Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2020 Italy
$40
From old vines, inland from the seaside town Pescara. Clear, brilliant, light yellow with green tinges. Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit, jasmine and orange blossom, anise. Crisp and clean with zippy aromas and flavors of green apple, anise and almond. Finishes with noteworthy balance, length and sneaky concentration. Excellent choice with seafood. 13%
Stadlmann Thermenregion 2021 Gruner Veltliner, Austria
40
This traditional Austrian varietal finds in the Thermenregion the perfect environment of soil and climate in order to develop its distinctive flavours and spice. The brisk acidity and hearty fruitiness make this wine easy to pair with a wide range of food. In the nose, blossom scent, green apple and white pepper are evident. Flavours of pine apple and delicate herbal spice present on the palate. An elegant and lively texture with a well integrated yet refreshing acidity. 13%
$New World
Chasing Harvest 2019 South Island Riesling, New Zealand
$40
Chasing Harvest was created by husband and wife Michael Kush and Jennifer Kingen Kush from Chicago. "Chasing harvest" is a wine industry term that describes travel between the northern and southern hemispheres for extra vintage seasons in one year. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the heart of the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, this wine was crafted using experiences gained in the Mosel, Germany as well as in the New World. Hand-harvested and ripe clusters with minimal botrytis were sorted in the winery; the fruit destemmed and crushed was left to macerate on the skins overnight. Gently pressed the next day and after cold-settling, the wine was racked to very old neutral french oak barrels. Fermented long and cool, the wine was left with a very minimal amount of residual sugar to balance with the acidity. The wine remained on its lees over the course of the winter before being bottled in the spring. Only 45 cases produced! 12.5%
Mount Eden Old Vines Wolff Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay, California
40
Captivating aromas of yeasty baking bread, lime zest, wild sage. Full con-centration on the palate without heaviness; the finish echoes the complexity of the aromas with a touch of oak and minerality. 13.8%
$Rosés
Pasquale Pellisero Crose 2017 (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$40
Crosè is a hearty rosato made from Nebbiolo, the grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco. It has a bright character with ripe cherry-berry fruit balanced by crisp acidity. While structured, it's also very drinkable. 13.5%
Fattoria Sardi IGT Toscana Rosato 2021, Colline Lucchesi, (Organic Sangiovese & Ciliegiolo) Lucca, Italy
40
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Luscious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
$Sparkling
Charles Ellner "Carte Blanche" NV Champagne (30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonay, 40% Pinot Meunier) Epernay, France
$40
At first austere in structure, with rapier acidity. Flavors of black currant, slivered almond, white peach & candied lemon peel, intense and tightly knit, expand on the palate and linger in the vibrant, spiced finish. Fermented in stainless-steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavors, then left on their lees for a minimum of 4 yrs. to allow the wines to soften a bit, and fill out, and become beautifully drinkable upon release. 12%
Cleto Chiarli Brut di Noir, Rose Spumante VSQ (Grasparossa 85%, Pinot Noir 15%) Italy
$40
From the oldest producer in all of the Emilia-Romagna DOC this lovely effervescent rosé is made from Pinot Noir and the native Grasparossa variety –a sparkling rosé bearing a purity of red fruit ranging from bright red currants and strawberries to bright and brambly fruits of the forest. It has a lovely creamy texture and bears remarkably fine and persistent bubbles for a sparkling wine that spends its Prise de Mousse in Cuve Close. Its charm and elegance is proof of quality fruit from old vines, long fermentations in cool cellars, and a diligent attention to each detail at every turn. 11%
L Mawby, Blanc de Blanc NV (Chardonnay) Suttons Bay, Mich
$40
Larry Mawby is one of the most ambitious wine makers in northern Michigan's Leelenau County. His bottles have silenced nay sayers who thought that sparkling wines of such quality could not come from the sandy hills overlooking Lake Michigan. We are impressed. Pale silvery golden with medium bubbles. Fruity baked peach, floral honey, & lemon tart aromas in a soft intro to a tart, but somewhat flat light-to-medium body. Racy kumquat and grapefruit notes and a wet-stone-tinged finish. Nicely structured and seafood-friendly. 11%
Saint-Hilaire Brut 2019, Limoux (Mauzac – Locally known as Blanquette – Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc) France
$40
Thought to be France's oldest sparking wine—made since at least 1531 by the Benedictine Monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire at Limoux. This predates Champagne by over 100 years. Aromas of soft green apple, tangerine oil & faint yellow floral notes accented with hints of lavender. Medium carbonation and flavors of pear & apple. A hidden gem. 12%
Adami Bosco di Gica, Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore 2022 italy
40
Nose: Rich, with excellent fruit, releasing scents of yellow apple and peach, with notes of wisteria and acacia blossom. Wonderful balance and elegance complement a pleasurably crisp spiciness. Palate: Delicious vein of acidity, displaying crisp, savoury mouthfeel. Generous, lingering flavours nicely mirror the nose and achieve perfect balance. 11%
$Small Format Sparkling
La Luca Rose Prosecco DOC, NV (88% Glera, 12% Pinot Noir) Italy
$11
Aromas of strawberries, cranberries and hibiscus. Bright acidity with strawberry notes on the palate. 11%
Flor Prosecco DOC, NV Italy
$10
Wonderful aromas of ripe pear, melon, a hint of lilies and almonds and smoothly fills the palate with flavors of golden delicious apples and peaches. 12%
Scarpetta Frico Frizzante, Italy
6
This sparkling wine inspired by Prosecco is a blend of Trebbiano, Glera and Chardonnay. With light refreshing bubbles and flavors of crisp green apples and pear. Crisp and clean 10%
$Spirits at Hopleaf
Not an exhaustive list—please ask your server or have a look at the barBourbon
Four Roses Small Batch
$9
Elijah Craig 12yr
$10
Michter's Kentucky Straight
$10
Koval
$9
Makers Mark
9
$Rye
High West Double Rye
$9
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
$9
Whistle Pig 10yr
12
$Whiskey
Jameson, Triple Distilled
$9
Jack Daniels, Sour Mash—Old #7
9
$Single Malt Scotch
Balvenie, 12yr Double Wood (Speyside)
$10
Auchentoshan, Three Wood (Lowlands)
$10
Laphroaig, 10yr (Islay)
$10
GlenDronach 12yr (Highland)
$10
Longrow (Campbelltown)
$10
Dewars, White Label
8
$Rum
Zaya, 16yr (Trinidad and Tobago)
9
$Vodka / Gin / Genever
North Shore Vodka
$9
Maplewood Spruce Gin
$9
North Shore Gin
$9
Peket dè Houyeu
10
$Tequila
Pura Sangre-Reposado
$9
Pura Sangre-Anejo
10
$Brandy / Cognac / Armagnac / Calvados
Laird's Applejack
$9
Pierre Ferrand, 1er Cru Ambre
$12
Corbois VSOP Bas Armagnac
$12
Roger Groult Calvados Pays d'Auge
10
6-year Cantillon Kriek Cask-Aged
$Port
Warre's Warrior Port
$10
Warre's Otima 10-Yr Tawny Port
15
$Cordials, Liquors, Digestifs, Amari
Amaro Lucano
$10
Cappelletti Aperitivo
$9
Disaronno Amaretto
$9
Fernet Branca
$9
Jepson's Malört
$6
Tuve Bitter
$9
Baileys
$9
Drambuie
$9
Herbsaint
$10
Jagermeister
$8
Kahlúa
$9
Our Specialty
Belgian-Style, in Beer: cooked in Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, shallots, celery, thyme, bay leaf & butterMussels
16-25
Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island served w/frites & aioli
$Appetizers
Loaded Pommes Frites
$12
our famous frites w/house-smoked chicken, gravy, beer cheese sauce, scallions
Charcuterie & Cheese***
$22
Chef's selection of sliced meats & cheese w/bread & accoutrements
Cheese Plate***
$14
w/house-made Marcona almond granola, Hopleaf's Dark Lager honey, crackers, pickled beets
Braised Endive***
$15
w/celery root purée, dukkah, & fennel oil
Brussels Sprouts
$13
in mustard vinaigrette; garnished with house-made duck breast bacon, cider-plumped cranberries
House-Smoked Salmon Dip
$13
w/cream cheese, dill, horseradish, & lemon; served w/rye crostini, fresh vegetables & house pickles
Roasted Pork Belly
17
w/spiced squash purée, compressed apple, cranberry char siu, toasted sesame seeds (Contains MSG)
$Salads
Add Bacon - $1Roasted Beet***
$12
w/orange vinaigrette, smoked hazelnuts, whipped goat cheese, scallions
Kale***
$12
crispy chickpeas, smoked chicken, maple apple vin, cider cranberries, pecans, apple-cran fluid gel
Fall Burrata***
$13
arugula dressed in cranberry-sage vinaigrette, poached pear, smoked Marcona almonds, lambic gastrique, focaccia crostini
Entrée
11
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
$Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes fritesToasted Nueske Ham
$18
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
The Slagel Burger
$20
on a toasted brioche bun; Slagel Family Farms dry-aged ground beef smash patty topped w/house bacon, bacon-caramelized onion jam, Carr Valley 5-year-aged cheddar, pickled mustard seeds, house aioli
CB&J***
$16
on sourdough; housemade cashew butter, fig jam, & raclette cheese; pan-fried
Brisket Reuben
$18
on marbled rye; w/1000 island, Emmenthaler cheese, & sauerkraut; pan-fried
Pork Schnitzel
15
on Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
$Soup of the Day
Soup of the Day
Please ask your Server for details
Sides
Mac & Beer Cheese
$8
w/house beer cheese sauce, topped w/bacon bread crumbs
Side Salad
$6
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Frites
7
$Desserts
Pumpkin Mousse
$11
w/carrot cake, candied pepitas, cranberry pearls
German Apple Cake***
$10
w/maple whipped cream frosting, caramel drizzle, & candied cashews
Goat Cheese Cheese Cake***
$13
toasted cashew crust, seasonal accoutrements
Our Specialty
Belgian-Style, in Beer: cooked in Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, shallots, celery, thyme, bay leaf & butterMussels
16-25
Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island served w/frites & aioli
$Appetizers
Loaded Pommes Frites
$12
our famous frites w/house smoked chicken, gravy, beer cheese sauce, scallions
Brussels Sprouts
$13
in mustard vinaigrette; garnished with house-made duck breast bacon, cider-plumped cranberries
House-Smoked Salmon Dip
$13
w/cream cheese, dill, horseradish, & lemon; served w/rye crostini, fresh vegetables, & house pickles
Braised Endive***
$15
w/celery root purée, dukkah, & fennel oil
Roasted Pork Belly
$17
w/spiced squash purée, compressed apple, cranberry char siu, toasted sesame seeds (Contains MSG)
Charcuterie & Cheese***
$22
Chef's selection of sliced meats & cheese with bread & accoutrements
Cheese Plate***
14
w/house-made Marcona almond granola, Hopleaf's Dark Lager honey, crackers, pickled beets
$Salads
Add Bacon - $1Roasted Beet***
$12
w/orange vinaigrette, smoked hazelnuts, whipped goat cheese, scallions
Kale***
$12
crispy chickpeas, smoked chicken, maple apple vin, cider cranberries, pecans, apple-cran fluid gel
Fall Burrata***
$13
arugula dressed in cranberry-sage vinaigrette, poached pear, smoked Marcona almonds, lambic gastrique, focaccia crostini
Entrée
11
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
$Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes fritesToasted Nueske Ham
$18
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
Pork Schnitzel
$15
on Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
CB&J***
$16
on sourdough; housemade cashew butter, fig jam, & raclette cheese; pan-fried
Brisket Reuben
18
on marbled rye; w/1000 island, Emmenthaler cheese, & sauerkraut; pan-fried
$Entrées
Steak Frites
$48
14oz boneless ribeye, house frites, compound butter
Wood-Grilled Butternut Squash***
$20
w/brown-butter orzo, ricotta, sage-&-lemon gremolata, beet gel, plumped apricots
Fall Chicken Dinner
$29
confit Green Circle chicken leg; w/stoemp cake, petite carrots, mustard, Sauce Chambertin
Pork Shoulder
$30
wine-braised, finished on the grill; w/goat cheese gnocchi in pork jus, charred garlic butter carrots, compressed fennel-&-herb salad, chive oil, parsnip purée
Atlantic Fjord Trout
$30
w/sweet potato, maitake, & chorizo hash; shellfish veloute, fennel oil, fennel fronds
Sausage Plate
18
2 varieties of locally made sausages (types rotate), German potato salad w/bacon & dill, beet horseradish & whole grain mustard
$Sides
Side Salad
$6
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Mac & Beer Cheese
$8
w/house beer cheese sauce, topped w/bacon bread crumbs
Frites
7
$Desserts
Pumpkin Mousse
$11
w/carrot cake, candied pepitas, cranberry pearls
German Apple Cake***
$10
w/maple whipped cream frosting, caramel drizzle, candied cashews
Goat Cheese Cheese Cake***
$13
toasted cashew crust, seasonal accoutrements
Our Specialty
Belgian-Style, in Beer: cooked in Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, shallots, celery, thyme, bay leaf & butterMussels
16-25
Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island served w/frites & aioli
$Appetizers
Loaded Pommes Frites
$12
our famous frites w/house smoked chicken, gravy, beer cheese sauce, scallions
Brussels Sprouts
$13
in mustard vinaigrette; garnished with house-made duck breast bacon, cider-plumped cranberries
House-Smoked Salmon Dip
$13
w/cream cheese, dill, horseradish, & lemon; served w/rye crostini, fresh vegetables, & house pickles
Braised Endive***
$15
w/celery root purée, dukkah, & fennel oil
Roasted Pork Belly
$17
w/spiced squash purée, compressed apple, cranberry char siu, toasted sesame seeds (Contains MSG)
Charcuterie & Cheese***
$22
Chef's selection of sliced meats & cheese with bread & accoutrements
Cheese Plate***
14
w/house-made Marcona almond granola, Hopleaf's Dark Lager honey, crackers, pickled beets
$Salads
Add Bacon - $1Roasted Beet***
$12
w/orange vinaigrette, smoked hazelnuts, whipped goat cheese, scallions
Kale***
$12
crispy chickpeas, smoked chicken, maple apple vin, cider cranberries, pecans, apple-cran fluid gel
Fall Burrata***
$13
arugula dressed in cranberry-sage vinaigrette, poached pear, smoked Marcona almonds, lambic gastrique, focaccia crostini
Entrée
11
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
$Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes fritesToasted Nueske Ham
$18
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
Pork Schnitzel
$15
on Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
CB&J***
$16
on sourdough; housemade cashew butter, fig jam, & raclette cheese; pan-fried
Brisket Reuben
18
on marbled rye; w/1000 island, Emmenthaler cheese, & sauerkraut; pan-fried
$Entrées
Steak Frites
$48
14oz boneless ribeye, house frites, compound butter
Wood-Grilled Butternut Squash***
$20
w/brown-butter orzo, ricotta, sage-&-lemon gremolata, beet gel, plumped apricots
Fall Chicken Dinner
$29
confit Green Circle chicken leg; w/stoemp cake, petite carrots, mustard, Sauce Chambertin
Pork Shoulder
$30
wine-braised, finished on the grill; w/goat cheese gnocchi in pork jus, charred garlic butter carrots, compressed fennel-&-herb salad, chive oil, parsnip purée
Atlantic Fjord Trout
$30
w/sweet potato, maitake, & chorizo hash; shellfish veloute, fennel oil, fennel fronds
Sausage Plate
18
2 varieties of locally made sausages (types rotate), German potato salad w/bacon & dill, beet horseradish & whole grain mustard
$Sides
Side Salad
$6
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Mac & Beer Cheese
$8
w/house beer cheese sauce, topped w/bacon bread crumbs
Frites
7
$Desserts
Pumpkin Mousse
$11
w/carrot cake, candied pepitas, cranberry pearls
German Apple Cake***
$10
w/maple whipped cream frosting, caramel drizzle, candied cashews
Goat Cheese Cheese Cake***
$13
toasted cashew crust, seasonal accoutrements
Our Specialty
Belgian-Style, in Beer: cooked in Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, shallots, celery, thyme, bay leaf & butterMussels
16-25
Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island served w/frites & aioli
$Appetizers
Loaded Pommes Frites
$12
our famous frites w/house-smoked chicken, gravy, beer cheese sauce, scallions
Charcuterie & Cheese***
$22
Chef's selection of sliced meats & cheese w/bread & accoutrements
Cheese Plate***
$14
w/house-made Marcona almond granola, Hopleaf's Dark Lager honey, crackers, pickled beets
Braised Endive***
$15
w/celery root purée, dukkah, & fennel oil
Brussels Sprouts
$13
in mustard vinaigrette; garnished with house-made duck breast bacon, cider-plumped cranberries
House-Smoked Salmon Dip
$13
w/cream cheese, dill, horseradish, & lemon; served w/rye crostini, fresh vegetables & house pickles
Roasted Pork Belly
17
w/spiced squash purée, compressed apple, cranberry char siu, toasted sesame seeds (Contains MSG)
$Salads
Add Bacon - $1Roasted Beet***
$12
w/orange vinaigrette, smoked hazelnuts, whipped goat cheese, scallions
Kale***
$12
crispy chickpeas, smoked chicken, maple apple vin, cider cranberries, pecans, apple-cran fluid gel
Fall Burrata***
$13
arugula dressed in cranberry-sage vinaigrette, poached pear, smoked Marcona almonds, lambic gastrique, focaccia crostini
Entrée
11
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
$Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes fritesToasted Nueske Ham
$18
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
The Slagel Burger
$20
on a toasted brioche bun; Slagel Family Farms dry-aged ground beef smash patty topped w/house bacon, bacon-caramelized onion jam, Carr Valley 5-year-aged cheddar, pickled mustard seeds, house aioli
CB&J***
$16
on sourdough; housemade cashew butter, fig jam, & raclette cheese; pan-fried
Brisket Reuben
$18
on marbled rye; w/1000 island, Emmenthaler cheese, & sauerkraut; pan-fried
Pork Schnitzel
15
on Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
$Soup of the Day
Soup of the Day
Please ask your Server for details
Sides
Mac & Beer Cheese
$8
w/house beer cheese sauce, topped w/bacon bread crumbs
Side Salad
$6
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Frites
7
$Desserts
Pumpkin Mousse
$11
w/carrot cake, candied pepitas, cranberry pearls
German Apple Cake***
$10
w/maple whipped cream frosting, caramel drizzle, & candied cashews
Goat Cheese Cheese Cake***
$13
toasted cashew crust, seasonal accoutrements
Draft Ciders & Meads
ERIS Baked Apple 6%**
$8
Slightly spiced apple cider with a touch of sweet vanilla. Fireplace sipping cider on a winter night
Two Towns, Made Marion (Corvallis, OR) 6%
$6
Unites Northwest apples with whole locally grown Marionberries, the crown jewel of all blackberry varieties, a true testament to the bounty of Oregon
Virtue, Michigan Brut (Fennville, MI) 6.7%
$7
French-Style cider showcasing the beauty & complexity of heirloom apples grown on Michigan's cider coast. Ripe apple aromas make way for crisp, tart flavors with a hint of yeasty goodness and a tart, dry, oaky lingering finish
Farnum Hill, Dooryard Cider - (Still) (Lebanon, NH) 7.5%
$11
Aromas of honey, peach, & bittersweet apple; flavors of beeswax, lime, & citrus peel, with barely-perceptible sweetness. Bright acid over broad bitter, with a full, moderately astringent mouthfeel. There is little to no carbonation in this cider
Wild Blossom Mead, Prairie Passion 13%**
13
Made in the traditional style of "Honeymoon" or aphrodisiacal meads. This honey wine is made from the nectar of Midwest flowers, collected by Chicagoland honey bees. The floral notes mix with the sweet honey undertones
$Wines on Tap
Served in carafesReds
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckman, Santa Barbara County, Cal. 15%
$15-42
Founded in 1994 in the Santa Ynez Valley subregion, Beckmen wines are crafted almost exclusively from two vineyards: Los Olivos District AVA, and Ballard Canyon AVA. Their estate Cab is an eye-opening experience. This offering is dark, rich, & dense, loaded with vanilla, spice, cherry, cassis, black currant flavors and aromas and smooth tannins
2021 Tempranillo VT, Lobetia, Castilla - La Mancha 13.5%
$13-32
Deep cherry color with a violet shade. Aromas of red berries and cherries persist on the palate with notes of coco and sweet tobacco and a smooth harmonious finish. Certified organic and biodynamic
2021 Barbera, Ti Amo, Lombardia, Italy 13%
$13-32
From the Pavia district of Lombardy, this 100% certified organic wine has the aroma of blackberries and spice and is soft but rich with a fruity palate. No oak
NV Côtes du Rhone, Domaine de la Patience, France 12%
$13-32
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre blend. From a family estate close to the Rhone and the Pont du Gard established in 1930 and certified organic since 2007. Elegant notes of smoky red fruit, violet, sweet herb & a note of baking chocolate. The palate is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors, and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins
Vermouth ATXA Vino Vermouth Rojo, Destlerias Acha, Spain 15%
8
Enjoy as an aperitif over ice or straight up w/a peel of orange or lemon. Traditional Vermouth is a fortified & aromatized wine macerated w/herbs, fruits and roots—this old family recipe includes wormwood, gentian, & cherry. Notes of licorice and wild herbs framed by bitter components and a markedly wild berry fruit
$Whites
2020 Grüner Veltliner, Pratsch, Austria 12%
$13-32
100% Certified Organic. Herbal, fresh & spicy with notes of white pepper, apple & citrus on the palate. It has the "rainwater over rocks" minerality that's desirable in Austrian whites. Zippy acidity
2021 Pinot Gris, Eola Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 12.5%
$14-36
Harvested by hand from the Legacy Estate Vineyards. Rich and vibrant, with crisp natural acidity balancing out lush notes of grapefruit, honeyed lemon and orange peel, this juicy wine is a supreme representation of this beloved varietal
2020 Bordeaux Blanc, AOC, Chateau la Frenelle, France 12.5%
14-36
60% Sauv. Blanc, 30% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Family-owned since 1789. Brilliant transparent yellow w/green highlights. Intensely aromatic: lemons, grapefruit & white peaches from the Sauvignon, honeysuckle & acacia flowers from the Muscadelle. The Semillon brings richness & roundness. Crisp & fruity on the palate with a silky long finish
$Rosé
2021 Provence Rosé, Le Charmel, Eastern Provence, Fr 12.5%
14-36
30% Syrah, 30% Cinsault, 20% Mourvèdre,10% Grenache, 10% Rolle. From picturesque hillside vineyards w/clay & limestone soils, the grapes are manually picked, hand-sorted, and fully de-stemmed on site. Harvested from late Aug thru mid Sept
$Belgian Drafts
Petrus, Cranberry Rosé 5%*
$8
By Brouwerij de Brabandere. A unique blend of Petrus Aged Pale Sour and De Brabandere's house Witbier, then blended with natural cranberry juice, for intense tart and fruity flavor
Palm, Speciale 5.2%
$7
Belgian Pale Ale made w/English hops, French barley, Belgian yeast, & Champagne malt. Amber hued, but not heavy
De Halve Maan, Brugse Zot 6%
$11
A golden blonde, brewed with four different kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop which give the beer its unique taste
Rodenbach, Grand Cru 6%*
$11
Consists of 1/3 young beer and 2/3 beer matured two years in oak. A complex beer with a great deal of wood and esters, slightly sweet, extremely acidic and fruity, with grapes and even cherries discernible
Val-Dieu, Blonde 6%
$10
Fresh & light blonde ale, w/a strong friendly character. Perfect as an aperitif, digestif, or accompaniment to a good meal
Moortgat (Duvel Moortgat) Duvel Single Fermented 6.8%
$9
Enjoyed by DM brewery staff for decades. Typical Duvel flavors & aromas already emerging, but lower in alcohol & carbonation, w/a slightly lighter, crisper taste
Cuvée Des Trolls 7%
$12
By Dubuisson. The addition of dried orange peel at the boiling stage brings a pleasantly fruity aroma to the fore, harmonizing quite beautifully with the well-rounded and delicate taste of this Blond Ale
Achouffe, La Chouffe 8%
$10
A tale from the Belgian Ardennes: the gnomes of the Valley of the Fairies discovered the secret of making this golden beer in an old grimoire. Slightly hoppy taste, fresh coriander notes & fruity accents
Kwak 8%
$12
Pours w/a fine lasting head with aromas of wheat beer w/hints of bubblegum, vanilla, cloves & a touch of spirit. Very smooth & spritzy, w/vanilla notes in the palate; comes across very light for its strength. Sweet malt gives way to a dry finish
Maredsous, Brune 8, 8%
$10
Sherry, allspice, & warm dark caramel aromas. Mild smoky roasted grain & dark fruit notes in the palate. Hints of tobacco & wood; soft sourness in the background
Tripel Karmeliet 8%
$12
By Bosteels. Golden ale w/a creamy head. Restrained hoppiness, generous spicing, fruity banana & vanilla notes. Still brewed to an authentic beer recipe from 1679 from the former Carmelite monastery in Dendermonde
Delirium, Nocturnum 8.5%
$12
By Brouwerij Huyghe. Dark brown-red w/caramel, mocha & chocolate aromas. Alcohol & softness followed by increasing bitterness from the hops and roasted & chocolate malts. Nice balance: bitterness, sour, & sweet finish
Straffe Hendrik, Tripel 9%
$12
In 1981, Henri Maes and his daughter Véronique followed the demand of the mayor to create a strong blond beer for the inauguration of the statue of Sint-Arnoldus, patron saint of brewers. Today, this is the last authentic Tripel Ale of Bruges
Dupont, Avec Les Bon Voeux 9.5%
$7
Les Bons Voeux means best wishes, which is what Brasserie Dupont sends with this very special saison ale brewed for the holidays. Redolently aromatic, rich and velvety
St. Bernardus, Abt 12, 10%
$12
Widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world. Brewed in the classic Quadrupel style, adhering to the original 1946 recipe
Alvinne, Cuvée d'Erpigny Monbazillac 15%*
10
A full bodied dark ale, a barrel-aged version of Pays d'Erpigny, aged in Monbazillac barrels (sweet white wine). Ideal as a dessert beer
$Craft Drafts
Jester King, Le Petit Prince (Austin, TX) 2.9%
$10
Throughout N. Europe, light-bodied, wellhopped, low-alcohol table beers were often the beverage of choice with meals in places where the water wasn't always safe to drink. LPP is a dry, unspiced, highly attenuated Farmhouse Table Beer unique to our land in the Texas Hill Country. Naturally occurring wild yeasts impart a sense of place to this unfiltered, unpasteurized, 100% naturally conditioned ale
Hidden Hand, The 77, 4%**
$5
Naturally sparkling Chicago Neighborhood Lager— the preferred beer of the City of Win. An unbreakable fortress city resting on the shores of the great water, forged together as a collection of 77 communities
Funk Factory Geuzeria, Mango Pink Guava Meerts 4.5%*
$7
After 3 mos. of fermentation in French oak foeders, they refermented Meerts on over 2 lbs of mangoes & pink guava for an additional 6 weeks
Odell, Sippin' Pretty 4.5%
$6
Loaded with a unique blend of açai, guava, & elderberry, balanced w/a delicate addition of Himalayan pink sea salt. Bright pink color; refreshing with a slightly tart finish
Scratch, Filé Farmhouse (Ava, IL) 4.7%
$12
Saison-style ale brewed w/sassafras leaves, fermented with Scratch's house culture. Light, citrusy, and refreshing with notes of passion fruit and lemongrass
Solemn Oath, Lü 4.7%**
$7
Softly drinkable and highly sessionable Kolsch keeps Cologne's beer flag flying. This beer won a Bronze Medal at the Great American Beer Festival in the Germanstyle Kolsch category in 2016
Uerige, Alt 4.7%
$11
Brewed since 1862 and consistently on lists of the best beers in Germany, this top-fermented, full-bodied beer from Düsseldorf is substantially bitter at the finish with nice caramel malt balance. In a nation awash in bottom fermented lagers, this stands out as a unique and delicious outlier
Alesmith, Nut Brown (San Diego) 5%
$7
A variety of specialty malts produce a brilliant dark brown color and a wonderful malt complexity. A light dose of East Kent Goldings and Styrian Goldings hops from England balance the malt sweetness without adding bitterness to the flavor profile
Around the Bend, Vixen 5%**
$7
Delicate pistachio cream ale with cinnamon
Off Color, Beer for Lounging 5%**
$6
Single hop American Pale Ale, using only U.S. Cascade hops that provide big aroma & mild bitterness, balanced with a breadcrumb malt profile
Urban Chestnut, Zwickel 5.1%
$7
Pronounced 'zv-ick-el', the flagship lager of classically crafted, timeless, European-style biers is an unfiltered, unpasteurized, German classic that finishes as a smooth-drinking, naturally cloudy bier
Dovetail, Vienna Lager 5.1%**
$8
Copper-colored, with warm, malty character, it's made with 100% Vienna malt and Styrian Golding hops
Firestone Walker, Pivo Pils (Paso Robles, CA) 5.3%
$7
This beer helped kick down the doors to liberate American pilsner from the clutches of industrial beer. Inspired by the dryhopped Tipopils from Birrificio Italiano, Brewmaster Matt Brynildson drew upon multiple European influences to create this one-of-a-kind beer
Roaring Table, The Far Out Cool Pool (Lake Zurich) 5.4%
$8
California Style Pilsner—a collab with Hop Butcher—crisp, bright and hoppy
Allagash, White (Portland, ME) 5.5%
$8
Traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, light & slightly cloudy w/a blend of spices. Longtime Hopleaf mainstay!
Green Man ESB (Asheville, NC) 5.5%
$8
A classic: this English Amber Ale is brewed with 100% English ingredients: Simpsons malts, English Fuggle hops & a classic English ale yeast strain. Expect malty notes of toasted biscuit, toffee & caramel; low notes of dried fruit from the yeast; herbal & woody flavors from the hops. A balanced everyday drinker inspired by the British pub
Anchor, Porter (S.F., CA) 5.6%
$6
A blend of specially roasted pale, caramel, chocolate, and black malts, along with top-fermenting yeast, creates complexity without bitterness
Bell's, Amber (Comstock Twp, MI) 5.8%
$7
Features both toasted & sweet caramel notes from carefully selected malts, balanced with herbal & citrus hop aromas
Aslin, How Now Brown Cow (Alexandria, VA) 6%
$9
Milk stout with peanut butter and chocolate. It has rich aromas of peanut butter, and has a smooth chocolatey finish
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA (Milton, DE) 6%
$7
A powerful but balanced East Coast IPA w/a lot of citrusy hop character—it's the session beer for hardcore enthusiasts!
Firestone Walker, Frieky Bones (Paso Robles, CA) 6.3%*
$10
A re-imagination of Krieky Bones, Barrel- works' classic. Made with Michigan Montmorency cherries, co-fermented w/a base of Flanders-style ale that spent 2 years in an oak foeder. Matured in oak for another 4 mos. to create an incredible wild ale that doubles down on delicious fruit flavors
3 Floyds, Zombie Dust 6.5%**
$8
This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one's only respite after the zombie apocalypse
Pipeworks, Blood of the Unicorn 6.5%**
$7
"One sip of this aggressively hopped red ale clearly reveals what drives these, the greatest of, hop heads of lore. Is this the end of the mythical horned horse? Or will he rise like the phoenix to fight another day?"
Trillium DDH Fort Point (Canton, MA) 6.6%
$10
This double-dry-hopped pale ale contains the same base malt and hops as Fort Point Pale Ale, but with an additional dry hop of Citra. The added hops richly enhance the juicy tropical fruit flavors of pineapple/mango, create elevated green, herbaceous aromatics, and increase body
Sierra Nevada, Celebration Ale (Chico, CA) 6.8%
$7
Each year, SN visits the Pacific Northwest to hand-select the best Cascade and Centennial hops, race the harvest home, and brew immediately to capture citrus, pine, and floral notes at their absolute peak—the aromas and flavors for the perfect winter beer, first brewed in 1981!
Ommegang, Solera (Formerly Pale Sour) (Cooperstown, NY) 6.9%*
$7
Elegant, drinkable Sour. Fine interplay of sweet & sour; soft mouthfeel w/delicate body and clean finish
Maine, Lunch (Portland, ME) 7%
$11
East Coast version of a West Coast-style IPA. Intense hop flavors and aromas of tropical & citrus fruits & pine dominate, w/a subtle malt sweetness
Fair State, Mr. Falcon (Minneapolis, MN) 7.3%
$8
DDH Hazy IPA with Strata, Citra, & Simcoe Cryo hops. Collab w/ Barrel Theory, friends of Fair State known for making hazy IPAs
Maplewood, Doombuggy 8%**
$10
A luscious double dry hopped DIPA brewed with Vic Secret & Citra hops. So juicy and filled with doom!
Equilibrium, Moon of Vega (Middletown, NY) 8.7%
$9
Collaboration with J. Wakefield Brewing. Vader... Drink... You've been defeated by a Space Ball. This beer is Ludicrous Speeds' father. Using a Citra whirlpool and a giant dryhop of Citra and Citra Lupomax we then conditioned this beer on Madagascar vanilla & a touch of lactose (from yogurt!)
Spiteful, God Damn Pigeon Porter 8.2%**
$6
If you live in the city, you are well aware of the pigeon menace. This rich and roasty Porter will take your mind off of those God Damn pigeons. This beer is dank, chocolatey. Hints of coffee and toffee with a slight hop presence
Sierra Nevada, Barrel-Aged Cranberry Sour (Chico, CA) 9%*
$10
What began as a barrel-aged English-style winter warmer transformed into an absinthian amalgamation of malt, cranberries, yeast, and wood. Transferred onto cranberries before aging in gin barrels for two years. Expect intense fruity aroma buoyed by a pleasantly tart and tannic flavor from the cranberries and oak. A one-off from FOBAB
Half Acre, Big Hugs 10%**
$8
Brewed with Dark Matter Coffee, Big Hugs lives in the in-between the place found above everyday stout and comfortably below the decadence of extreme gravity dessert stout. Very special to James and Michael
Phase Three, Pressed Stroopwafel 12%**
$8
Imperial porter with Tugboat coffee and stroopwafels
Revolution, Deep Wood Series: V.S.O. Dark Mode 14.4%**
11
Additional time and premium casks work twin wonders on this reserve batch of Imperial Milk Stout. An obsidian pour, resting on a foundation of de-bittered black malt & velvety golden oats, submits mindfully restrained sweetness and a glowing ember of caliginous intricacy. The debut of a permanent draft line here for Rev's Deep Wood Series!
$Hopleaf's House Beers
Brewed for us by Brewmaster Greg Browne at Art History BrewingHouse Dark - Black Lager 4.8%
$6
Traditional Czech Dark Lager inspired by a classic from the 500-year-old U Fleků brewery in Prague. Rich & complex, black as coal; starts off like a Porter but finishes crisp, clean, & dry
House Pale - Pale Ale 5.8%
6
An easy drinking, moderately bitter ale-27 IBU. A food-friendly everyday drinker
$Chimay Happy Hour
Dorée 4.8%
$10
Mild & light in taste; floral aromas w/a slight hint of smoked malt & a touch of bitter. The taste is set by hops, a dash of lemon/citrus and coriander
Red 7%
$12
The oldest of the Chimays. Its coppery color and sweet, fruity taste make it a particularly tasty dark ale
White 8%
$12
Golden, slightly hazy appearance, fine head. Characteristic aroma of fresh hops & yeast. Fruity notes of muscat & raisins. No acidity, but an afterbitterness which melts in the mouth. Top-fermented unpasteurized Trappist Tripel. A classic
Blue 9%
$12
A match made in heaven, the luscious fruity aromas & delicious chocolate. Beautiful dark ale w/compact light brown head. Begins lightly sweet before caramel creaminess gives way to soft mocha & spiciness, w/candied fruit finish
Green 10%
$12
Strong blonde ale, refreshing & fruity, tasty & intense. Mint, bergamot, lime, & eucalyptus aromas are enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Mellow, rounded body & smoky, spicy flavour, typical of Chimay beers. Brewed w/Saaz & Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, plus an added secret spice
Bottles & Cans
Belgians
Van Steenberge
Gulden Draak 10.5%
$10
Piraat 10.5%
10
$Dedolle Brouwers
Arabier 8%
$11
Oerbier 9%
$11
Bos Keun 9%
$11
Dulle Teve 10%
$11
Stille Nacht 12%
$11
Duvel 9.5%
$8-20
Duvel 6.66, 9%
10
$Green's Quest
Gluten-Free Lager 4.1%
11
$Vander Ghinste
Bokor Cuvée des Jacobins 7.6%
$10
Omer 8%
$9
Oude Bruin 5.5%
10
$Dupont
Avec le Bon Voeux
$15
Saison
$12
Moinette Blonde 8.5%
10
$Rodenbach
Classic 5.2%
$7
Grand Cru 6%
8
$Alvinne - Sour Collection
Omega 6.5%
20
$St Feuillien
Saison 6.5%
7
$La Chouffe
La Chouffe 8%
7
$Houblon Chouffe
Houblon Chouffe 9%
7
$Liefman's
Goudenband 8%
20
$Brouwerij Verheghe
Duchesse du Bourgogne 6.2%
$12
Duchesse Cherry 6.8%
$12
Duchesse Chocolate Cherry 6.8%
12
$De Brabandere
Petrus Aged Pale Ale 7.3%
$10
Rood Bruin 5.5%
10
$Ichtegems
Gran Cru 6.5%
10
$De Halve Maan
Brugse Zot 6%
8
$Straffe Hendrik (by Halve Maan)
Brugs Tripel 9%
$10
Brugs Quadruple 11%
10
$Trappists & Abbeys
Chimay
Première (Red) 7%
$12
Cinq Cents (White) 8%
$12
Grande Reserve (Blue) 9%
$12
Cent Cinquante (Green) 10%
12
$Westmalle
Dubbel 7%
$12
Tripel 9.5%
12
$Orval
Orval 6.2%
12
$Rochefort
"6" 7.5%
$11
"8" 9.2%
$11
"10" 11.5%
$14
"Tripel Extra" 8.1%
12
$Tre Fontane
Tre Fontane 8.5%
15
$La Trappe (by De Koningshoeven)
Dubbel 7%
$12
Quad 10%
$12
Tripel 8%
24
$St. Bernardus
Abt 12, 8%tion
$12
Prior 8, 8%
$10
Pater 6, 6.7%
10
$Lambics
3 Fonteinen
Oude Gueuze 6.2%
25-100
Traditional
$Tilquin
Oude Gueuze a Ancienne 6.4%
20
Traditional
$Girardin
Gueuze 5%
20
Traditional
$Hanssens Artisanaal
TraditionalGueuze 5.8%
$15
Scarenbecca Kreik 6%
$25
Cassis 6%
$25
Raspberry 6%
$25
Handgeplukte Schaarbeekse Kriek 6%
$30
Oudbeitje 6%
18
$Oud Beersel
TraditionalGueuze 6%
$15
Kriek 6.5%
$15
Framboise 5%
12
$Boon
TraditionalOude Geuze 6.5%
$18
Kriek 5%
$16
Kriek Mariage Parfait 8%
20
$Oude Geuze al'Ancienne
Numbered Casks 330ml $28Vat 91 - (Calvados Cask) 8%
Vat 92 - (Wine, Rhône Valley) 8%
Vat 108 - (Wine) 8%
Vat 110 - (Cognac Cask) 8%
St. Louis
Fond Tradition. TraditionalGueuze 5%
$14
Kriek 6.5%
14
$Lindemans
Peche 3%
$8
Modern
Framboise 4%
$8-45
Modern
Strawberry 3.5%
$8
Modern
Kriek 4%
$12
Modern
Cassis 4%
$12
Modern
Cuvée Franciska 8%
$50
Traditional
Cuvée René Gueuze 5%
$12
Traditional
Cuvée René Kriek 5%-7%
45
Traditional
$Timmermans
ModernFramboise 4%
$12
Kriek 4%
12
$Non-Belgians
Allagash, Portland, Maine
Curieux 10.2%
$8
Tripel 9%
$6
Coolship Resurgam 6.3%
25
$Athletic, San Diego
Run Wild N.A. IPA
$5
Free Wave N.A. IPA
5
$Bell's, Comstock, Michigan
Porter 5.6%
$5
Amber 5.8%
$5
Kalamazoo Stout 6%
5
$BFM, Switzerland
√225, 5%
$15
Abbaye de St Bon Chien 2015, 11%
15
$Dovetail, Chicago
Kriek 6.5%
$20
Framboise 6.5%
20
$Krombacher, Germany
Weiss Non-Alc.
5
$New Belgium, Colorado
TransAtlantique Kriek 6.2%
20
$New Holland, Michigan
Dragon's Milk 11%
8
$Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY
3 Philosophers 9.7%
$8
Hennepin 7.7%
$7
Rosetta 5.6%
6
$Spencer, Mass. / Authetnic Trappist!
Trappist 6.5%
$10
Quad 10.2%
10
$Spiteful, Chicago
Tangerine Radler 2.7%
5
$Unibroue, Chambly, Canada
La Fin du Monde 9%
$9
Maudite 8%
$9
Don de Dieu 9%
$9
Trois Pistoles 9%
$9
À Tout Le Monde 4.5%
$9
Ce N'est Pas la Fin du Monde 9%
9
$Ciders
Domaine Dupont, France
Cidre Bouche Fermier 5.5%
15
$Virtue Cider, Michigan
Brut 6.7%
6
$Seltzers
Untitled Art Hard Seltzers, Waunakee, Wisconsin
Pineapple Mango 5%
$7
Blood Orange & Pomegranate 5%
$7
Blackberry Agave 5%
$7
Prickley Pear Guava 5%
$7
Cocktails
$12Bees Knees
Maplewood gin, honey/cider reduction, lemon juice, lemon peel
Hopleaf Sazerac
Rye, demerara, peychaud's bitters, pernod, ommegang solera, lemon peel
Jack Rose
Apple brandy, lemon juice, boon kriek simple syrup, cherry
Evil Queen's Toddy
Calvados, honey/cider reduction, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, hot water
Our Non-Alcoholic Offerings
Beers
$6Krombacher, Weizen
Athletic Brewing, Run Wild IPA
Athletic Brewing, All Out Stout
Sparkling Wines
$10Gruvi, Rosé
Gruvi, Prosecco
Cocktails
$5.50Bees Knees
Fancy Ginger Beer
Ginger beer, Boon Kriek simple syrup, grapefruit juice, lime juice
Wines from Lucca, Italy
Hopleaf owners Michael and Louise have been visiting Lucca for years and have had the pleasure of forming relationships with some of the local wine producers. The wines of Lucca are a rarity on American menus; most bottles areconsumed locally. We think when you try them you'll know why they don't much careto share these wonderful wines beyond their borders. We are proud to share our little secret with our customersReds
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti 2016 Colline Lucchesi (Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah)
$50
A nice balance of acidity to plump ripe red & black berries along with slight hints of cedar wood & minerals. 100% organic and biodynamic from oenologist Severio Petrilli, an evangelist for biodynamic agricultural practices. 14%
Tenuta di Valgiano 2015 (The Exception to Our Rule) (60% Sangiovese, 20% Syrah, 20% Merlot)
$60
A nose that expresses elegance & aromatic refinement. Fragrant aromas of ripe fruit w/hints of spices & minerals; an intense, enduring bouquet. Volume on the palate is delightful with the pleasant sweetness of the fruit; structure develops with a dense texture of mature, soft tannins that ensure length & delicious after taste. A balanced, high-class wine that will develop over the next 20 yrs. 14.5%
Tenuta Lenzini, Merlot 2014 Colline Lucchesi
$50
The Colline Lucchesi DOC, established in 1968, is named for the hills to the north & east of Lucca. This vintage of Lenzini's Merlot won first prize in its category at the 2012 Slow Food Terra Madre Festival in Torino. Biodynamic & organically produced. 14%
Buonamico, Cercatoja 2015 Montecarlo (Near Lucca) (Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
50
Intense and complex nose, with jammy black fruit, tobacco, cedar. Aged for 18 months in French Oak. Organically produced. 14.5%
$White
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti Bianco 2021 Colline Lucchesi (Vermentino 50%, Trebbiano 16%, Malvasia 16%, Grechetto 16%)
40
10% of the Vermentino is fermented in barriques and the remainder in stainless steel at 10°C to preserve the intense and fruity aroma, with its hints of pink grapefruit and lychees. Pleasantly fresh on the palate; the acidity is balanced by considerable body. A warm but harmonious wine with ample aftertaste. A structured white in Mediterranean style, but with aromatic dignity and exceptional quality. 13%
$Rosé
Fattoria Sardi IGT Toscana Rosato 2021, IGT Toscana Rosato 2017, Colline Lucchesi (Organic Sangiovese & Ciliegiolo)
40
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Luscious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
$Reds
Old World
Marco & Vittorio Adriano 2013 Barbaresco DOCG Italy
$50
Enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, ripe red berry, baking spice, menthol and new leather lead the way. Fresh and elegant, the palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper and licorice while firm, polished tannins lend structure and a smooth mouthfeel. 14.5%
Alto Moncayo 2014 Campo de Borja (Garnacha) Spain
$50
Rich, full-bodied & muscular, this wine of riveting intensity pours inky-purple. Smoky, charred & minerally on the nose, w/balsamic berry aroma & lots of dark spice. A region of newfound interest among wine lovers. 16%
Pietro Beconcini, Vigna Le Nicchie 2012 Tempranillo, San Miniato (100% Tempranillo) Italy
$50
This is the product of a totally unexpected discovery in San Miniato, of centuries-old tempranillo grapevines in an ancient vineyard. Cuttings were sent to a laboratory in Piemonte for DNA analysis that revealed their ancient origin; that the 8th Century pilgrimage path Via Francigena passes through this property may offer an explanation as to how this decidedly Spanish grape was planted, intentionally or not, here and nowhere else in Italy. The clusters from these ancient vines are picked in the first week in September into small 5kg boxes, brought to the drying loft and allowed to dry naturally until mid-October, reducing 25% of their weight. They are fermented with much more than normal skins and seeds, giving the wine a finer quality of acids and tannins, as well as a distinctive array of aromas. It requires lengthy maturation and aging in 70% French and 30% American oak. After 12 mos., the final wine is blended from the various barrels, racked, and then given an additional 12 mos.'aging in the same barrels. After 2 years in oak, the wine goes to bottle, where it remains until the end of the 4th year. Intensely ruby red, it offers equally intense aromas of blackberries, dried plums and hints of dark chocolate, earth, tobacco and sweet spices. Full-bodied with nice complexity, strong tannins but not drying. Full and round mouthfeel with a long and great finish. 15.5%
Louis Bernard, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (80% Granache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre) France
$50
The grapes come from 40 year old vines. The wine is aged in used French oak casks. Cherry and plum flavors are youthful and fresh; accented by crushed mineral and peppery spice. It's silken in texture yet held upright by taut persistent tannins. Attractive already, this one will improve through at least 2028. 7000 cases produced. 15%
Chateau Blaignan Medoc 2016 (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot) France
$50
From an ancient 247-acre estate in northern Medoc that earned its "Cru Bourgeous" in 1932 and has been in the same family since the 1700s, this vineyard has a fine pedigree. The wine is of an intense color. The nose is fruity with pronounced notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, and a hint of spice. Full-bodied; shows structure and velvet tannins on the palate that make it a wine to drink young or to keep a few years in cellar. 14.5%
Ferrer Bobet, Priorat 2015 (65% Carinena, 35% Garnacha) Spain
$50
Glorious, floral bouquet with very pure scents of cassis, blueberry & violets, all with pixelated delineation, almost Margaux-like in style. Medium-bodied palate with very fine tannins. Taut on the entry, quite linear, then fanning out with sappy dark berry, cassis & all spice. Very well-balanced; long & persistent towards the finish. Aged in new oak from French Burgundy coopers with a fine grain and a light medium toast. 14.5%
Bodegas del Paramo, El Medico 2011 Prieto Picudo, Spain
$50
100% Prieto Picudo exclusively from vines over 80 years old in Castilla y León. Maltolactic fermentation and aging for 9 months takes place in new French oak. The grapes'aggressive acidity and fruit easily match the complex oak character now, while promising an excellent future. Among Spain's most interesting and unique fine red wines. 13.5%
Château Boutisse, Grand Cru 2018 Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux) (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carmenenere) France
$50
While the left bank of Bordeaux is characterized by Cabernet Sauvignon the right bank is characterized by Merlots like this one with savory, almost rustic aromas of cherry, tobacco and licorice. 13%
Buglioni, Il Bugiardo 2019 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso (60% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Molinara) Italy
$50
This wine is a Ripasso—"repassed". A portion of the grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and pressed immediately; the remainder are left to dry until November when they are vinified and then macerated for 20 days. In January, the must from the freshly vinified grapes are re-passed, following a traditional technique, and undergo 2nd fermentation. The two wines—the ripasso & the wine from the dried grapes—are then blended together, aged for 12 mos. in oak casks and 6 mos. in bottle. Dark ruby-red. Intense & elegant aromas of ripe fruit & spices with a hint of vanilla & tobacco. Warm, persistent flavors, velvety, harmonious. 14.5%
Caiarossa Pergolaia 2011 IGT Toscana (80% Sangiovese, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot) Italy
$50
Following the Tuscan tradition, Sangiovese dominates in this blend, shaping Pergolaia into a wine of intense bouquet, seductive body with soft tannins and superb depth. 13.5%
Paul Cherrier Sancerre Rouge 2018 (100% Pinot Noir) France
$50
Stéphane Cherrier has taken the helm of this 6th generation family vineyard and has become the face of the new generation of Sancerre producers who are rejecting the use of chemicals and synthetic treatments. On the nose, it has a beautiful elegance with aromas of red fruits. In the mouth, the tannins are supple and the voluminous substance offers a beautiful aromatic persistence of cherry, raspberry and spices which gives a juicy and ripe dimension. 12.5%
Duemani, Cifra, Costa Toscana (near Pisa) (IGP Cabernet Franc) France
$50
Made with organically-grown biodynamic Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of black plum, cedar and Mediterranean scrub. The bright, savory palate offers black currant, rhubarb, ground clove and star anise alongside polished tannins. No wood, minimal intervention make this a true expression of the varietal character. 14%
Domaine Faury, St. Joseph Rouge 2017 Northern Rhône (Syrah) France
$50
NY Times wine editor Eric Asimov calls the Saint Joseph appellation the next best wine in the Northern Rhone, and Domaine Faury the best value among the producers. It's from the town of Chavanay at the north end of the appellation, far from the original six comunes, yet because the grapes are also from granite hillsides, it displays the signature peppery, spicy, olive & herb flavors. 13%
Ettore Germano, Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2015 (100% Barbera) Italy
$50
The Germano family has owned 6 hectares of land near Serra lunga d'Alba, in the heart of the Barolo area, since 1856. Sergio Germano took over operations in 1985, following his schooling at the prestigious Scuola Enologica di Alba and he's made his mark in the famed hills of Barolo, Alba, and Langhe. His deep humility expresses a deference to the vineyard that shows itself in the finished wines—unique and thoughtful expressions of their varietals and soil. This Barbera is a classic example: ruby red with a fruit-forward bouquet. Bright red fruits jump out of the glass with a touch of spice and earth. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and distinct acidity, it glides effortlessly over the palate into a subtle, complex finish. 14%
Gigante Schioppettino DOC 2012 Italy
$50
Made from 100% Schioppettino grapes, harvested in a vineyard located at Corno di Rosazzo, Friuli Colli Orientali. The most credible explanation of the term schioppettino is ripe grapes that crackle when chewed due to the thick and taut skin. It also called Ribolla Nera. Traditionally the Schioppettino was drunk young, appreciating its marked acidity, the unobtrusive tannic component, and full body. But many producers have shown the vine to be capable of evolving elegantly with moderate aging, releasing its most significant trait—a beautiful fruitiness accompanied by an intriguing, elegant spicy vein reminiscent of black pepper, a characteristic associated also with some expressions of syrah
R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Bosconia, 2011 Rioja (80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mozuelo and Graciano) Spain
$50
From an iconic producer, this great wine is spontaneously fermented in very old, large oak barrels, then aged 5 years in oak and 3 years in bottle before release. Very complex with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright, with a tangy, zesty palate full of berries and orange. Firm, long and mouthwatering finish. So very Spanish. 13.5%
Illuminati "Zanna" Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo (100% Montepulciano) Colline Teramane DOCG Riserva 2015 Italy
$50
Produced only in the best vintage years from the Colline Teramaine, the only DOCG vineyard in Abruzzo. Zanna is intense ruby red in color. Hints of blackberry and dried flower in the nose. On the palate the wine has great texture and soft tannins with a long and elegant finish. 14.5%
Monte Zovo 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella (Corvia, Corvinone, Rondinella) Italy
$50
Hits all the right button in terms of fruity softness and richness. Grapes remained in their drying facility for 120 days; wine aged 18 months in oak casks, 12 months in bottles. A densely extracted red wine offering a full court of aromas with plump cherry, dried blackberry, bitter chocolate, and exotic spice front and center. Immensely rich and succulent mouthfeel with superbly round and soft fruit flavors. 16%
Elia Palazzi, Brunello di Montalcino 2016 (100 Sangiovese) Italy
$50
Elia is the first of his family to produce commercial wine from their 100-year-old, 17-acre vineyard. Aged in French oak for 24 mos., this wine has intense aromas of lavender and tobacco, typical of prime Sangiovese. From a great vintage, it has good structure and notes of blackberry jam, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Organic, 14.5%
Pietradolce, Etna Rosso Archeneri 2016 (100% Nerello Mascalese) Sicily, Italy
$50
From a single vineyard reaching to 2952 feet above sea level and 90-year-old vines. Ripe and fruity on the nose, with distinct spicy and balsamic nucsances. On the palate: bright acidity, notes of dried orange peel and dark berries. Excellent volume, depth and structure, great mouthfeel and finesse; clear and vivid finish. 13.5%
E. Pira & Figli 2014 Dolcetto d'Alba (Dolcetto) Italy
$50
Ruby red with purple reflections and aromas of flower and fruit with hints of violet and small red fruit. Dolcetto means 'littls sweet one' in Italian but don't be fooled, this is a dry wine. This property has been producing wine for over 1000 years. They produce only 300 cases of Dolcetto a year, making this a rare find. 12.5%
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Douro DOC (Touriga Franca, Touriga National, Tinta Roriz) Portugal
$50
This wine has a terroir-sluiced character with earth, graphite, violets, juicy blackberry and sour cherry/plum. Gently soft, spicy, cedar-flecked tannins have presence and texture without inhibiting the flow. Persistent, fresh, mineral, salty, subtly sour acidity. It brings lovely energy to the palate.13%
Giuseppe e Francesco Principiano DOCG Barolo 2015 (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$50
Elegant, with an intense red color and garnet highlights. A warm, balanced and persistent Barolo. Aromas of rose pedals, violets, black and blue berries. It is fresh linear and balanced. This was a great vintage. The fourth generation owners have the 8 hectares of vineyards in Monforte and Sarralunga d'Alba. 14.5%
Castello dei Rampolla 2016 Chianti Classico (Sangiovese, Canaiolo) Italy
$50
Family owned since 1739 and using biodynamic methods, this is one the great Chianti properties. Poised & balanced, with enticing floral aromas and pure red fruit flavors, this offers chewy black cherry and red plum sen-sations and vibrant acidity, with undertones of leafy herbs and baking spices. Aged for 12 mos. in large Slavonian oak casks, with small percentages of Cab.t Sauvignon & Merlot, this is pleasurable now and will improve for several more years in bottle. 13.5%
Domaine Raspail-Ay, 2018 Gigondas (80% Granache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre) France
$50
Dominique Ay, the proprietor of this 40-acre domaine in the Southern Rhone produces only 8000 cases of this superb Gigondas annually. Perfume of black raspberry, cherry compote, tobacco, lavender and spices. Ripe, generous and rich on the palate with notes of dark fruits and licorice and black pepper. Silky tannins, ripe and supple, are mellowed by 20 months minimum in huge ancient oak foudres followed by additional aging in demi-muids. Impressive. Will pair with the heartiest of fare. 15%
Michele Satta, Bolgheri Rosso 2017 (30% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 10% Teroldego) Italy
$50
This boasts aromas of red berry, Mediterranean herb and green peppercorn. The juicy bright palate offers raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper along-side lithe tannins and fresh acidity. The Maremma vineyards benefit from being close to the sea and its cool breezes. 13.5%
Julien Sunier 2019 Morgon (100% Gamay) France
$50
This wine hails from two different parcels, both of which are 50+ years of age. Like all of his wines, the Morgon is fermented in cement and raised in older Burgundy casks that Julien buys from his old mentor, Christophe Roumier in Chambolle. The 2016 is beautifully expressive already on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet wafting from the glass in a fine blend of cranberries, red plums, lovely soil tones, violets, bonfires and a touch of mustard seed in the upper register. On the palate the wine is fullish, tangy and still young, with fine intensity of flavor, moderate tannins, good acids and a long, tangy and youthful finish.13.5%
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Live-dit-Clavin, Côtes du Rhône 2016 (75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Other Miscellaneous Varieties) France
$50
Midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinge. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, black cherries and licorice ascend from the glass with an undercard of herbs du Provence, subtle earth and spice. Boasting fantastic purity of fruit, the tremendously rich, concentrated, and full bodied palate is saturated with the same flavours revealed in the nose. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with sturdy, muscular underbelly finishing slightly firm. Adding nuance and complexity are elements of dried meats, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence and spicy pepper. Ripe structural tannins. A brilliant Chateauneuf-du-Pape lookalike. 14.5%
Domaine A. et P. de Villaine, Les Montots 2016 Mercurey (Pinot Noir) France
50
In the Mercurey region in the Côte Chalonnaise of Burgundy, these Pinot Noir vines are 40-50 years old, making for concentrated juice and a beautiful Old World expression of the varietal. 13%
$New World
Band of Vintners 2017 Consortium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc) California
$50
Made by a group of Napa Valley winemakers and industry folk who gather monthly to talk wine, including Dan Petroski and Stephane Vivier, this is impressive at any price, overdelivering in every way. The 2017 vintage is one of great complexity and finesse. Intense cassis and blackberry aromas make for an intriguing and elegant nose. This wine is fresh and balanced on the palate, with a very fine and spicy texture. It is layered with black pepper and blue fruit. Aged 15 months in French Oak. 14.5%
Mauritson 2019 Dry Creek Zinfandel (85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Syrah) California
$50
This wine opens to an engaging bouquet of fresh blackberry, lilac blossom, powdered sugar and a pulse of dried herb. Black cherry, shavings of vanilla pod with ground coffee marry perfectly with the refined tannins and beautiful staying power of this wine! Enjoy for the next 7-10 years. 14.75%
Martin Woods, Havlin Vineyard 2017 Pinot Noir, Oregon
$50
Unfined and unfiltered. Aged 22 months, including 12 months on lees in both Oregon and French oak. Dusty earth and spice, bright cranberry and cherry, with vibrant freshness and length; resolved and integrated tannin structure. Classic cool climate pinot noir. 13.6%
Sean Thackrey Pleiades XXVIII, NV California
$50
Non Vintage blend known only to the late Sean Thackrey, a self-taught master, fully reliant on his intuition and senses With his passing on May 30, 2022, other than what may be cellaring, there will be no more wines coming from Sean Thackrey's iconoclastic company. The 28th iteration of Pleiades, like those before it, is a wine whose varieties, their blend, the vineyards, and vintages, were known only to him. His non-vintage blends combine red and wine grapes from various regions of California. This one was described by Sean this way: "The object of Pleiades is to be delicious, delight the jaded, irritate the Wine Police and go well with anything red wine goes with. Fragrant when first opened, the 28th edition, bottled in November 2020, is deep and voluptuous, becoming far more subtle and complex as time goes by. A wine truly greater than the sum of its parts." Sean was the antithesis of a corporate winemaker and will be missed. 14.4%
Walt 2018 La Brisa Sonoma (Pinot Noir) California
$50
Articulating the signature characters of Sonoma: vibrant and opulent with underlying brightness and length to the palate. Teeming with ripe red berries & spicy toasted aromas, the wine is lush and persistent on the mid-palate, long-lasting and delicate on the finish. The vineyards in the La Brisa blend, each blessed with cool maritime conditions and limiting soil profiles, are farmed meticulously for low yields and balance in order to capitalize on their distinctive sites. The wines are never racked and during the long malolactic fermentation, they top and stir each barrel weekly. Prior to bottling, they blend the wines without fining or filtering. 14%
Zuccardi Zeta 2014 (Malbec 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%) Mendoza, Argentina
50
This blend presents intense red-violet color, a complex nose that highlights ripe black fruit aromas such as blueberries and blackberries; and subtle herbal notes. Round in mouth with firm and mature tannins that give structure to the wine. Fresh and elegant due to great acidity. Long finish. 15.1%
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Old World
Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus 2019 (Kerner) Italy
$40
Abbazia was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustinians are not monks in the most familiar sense: although they have taken vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to their superiors, they also work to support themselves as a part of their community—the Abbey not only grows grapes for winemaking, but also apples & vegetables; there is also a small school devoted primarily to studies of viticulture. The abbey's reputation as a winery is stellar & international. In 2009, Italy's influential Gambero Rosso named Celestino Lucin, the abbey's enologist "Winemaker of the Year". This Kerner is stunningly clean and interesting, showing electric acidity, a creamy minerality and brilliant citrus & tropical flavors and aromas. Big structure, un-oaked, and very food-friendly. 14%
Avanthia, Avanthia Godello 2015 Galicia (Valdeorras) (Godello) Spain
$40
The lesser-known Godello grape of Spain brings lemon & chamomile forward to the nose and on through the palate. Nuanced new oak delivers delicately creamy, perfect texture with an ethereal finish. 13.5%
Domaine Des Baumard 2018 Savennières (Chenin Blanc) France
$40
Domaine des Baumard produces some of the finest examples of Savennières. Jean Baumard, and now his son, Florent, are universally regarded as the finest winemakers in the appellation. Their wines are among the most unique and rewarding in the world: honeyed, dry whites of unmatched con-centration, perfume, and longevity. 13%
Emile Beyer, Tradition 2018 Alsace (Gewürztraminer) France
$40
Family winemaking estate since 1580—14 generations! With a touch of residual sugar, this "Gewürtz" is off-dry & wonderfully balanced with firm crisp acids. Aromas & flavors of flowers, citrus, & honey. Nice minerality. 13%
Cantine Bosoni Lunae, "Etichetta Nero" 2020 Vermentino (Colle di Luni) Italy
$40
The prestigious Gambero Rosso named this benchmark producer's wine Italy's White Wine of the Year. The "Black Label" is a selection from older vines on hillsides with lean clay soils. The traditional characteristics of vermentino are enhanced by the cold maceration on the skins which translates into richer and more complex sensations on the nose and in the mouth. All stainless steel, no oak. 3 months on lees. Aromas range from spring flowers to acacia blossom honey and golden apple. Crisp with a touch of saltiness on the finish. 13.5%
Jean-Marc Brocard 2019 Vau de Vay, Premier Cru Chablis (Chardonnay) France
$40
Vanilla and crisp minerality play together in this ripe wine with a steely core. Intense acidity, a lively, bright texture plus a flinty edge that will allow it to age well. Brocard is a pioneer in Burgundy in embracing biodynamic farming practices. 13%
Broglia, Bruno 2017 Gavi (Piedmont) (Cortese) Italy
$40
If Barolo and Barbaresco are Italy's answers to claret, then Gavi di Gavi is its reply to Chablis. Cortese is an indigenous variety that produces delicate, herbaceous and apple-scented whites. Medium-bodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, peach, almond, wet stones. 12.5%
Caiarossa Bianco IGT 2015 (Viognier & Chardonnay) Italy
$40
Rhône meets Tuscany: an elegant blend of Viognier and Chardonnay from this Tuscan estate's chalkiest terroir. Vinified and matured in old French oak to enhance its complexity. The nose is redolent of stone fruits, with a honeyed, waxy quality and hints of white pepper. The palate shows surprising restraint, with a lean, crisp and utterly refreshing finish. This release will continue to evolve, but it is showing so much aromatic complexity and beautiful structure right now it's hard to resist. Fully organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Chateau de la Cree "Les Tourelles" 2018 (100% Chardonnay) France
$40
Fresh and youthful with expressive notes of melon, white flowers, and linen. The palate is electric with layers of stone fruit and white peach. The mouthwatering mineral-driven finish is long and persistent. A beautiful Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy! 13%
Paul Cherrier Sancerre 2019 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) France
$40
This estate is located in the tiny, picturesque village of Verdigny, just northwest of the town of Sancerre. The hilltop parcels are planted on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, that ancient ocean bed underpinning the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This terroir produces wines of incredible length, purity, and minerality. The amount of clay in the soils varies by parcel and elevation, providing them with richer, fruitier Sauvignon Blanc and fruit that is more linear and mineral. 13%
Joh. Jos. Christoffel, Erben Urziger, Wurzgarten Spatlese 2017 Mosel (Riesling) Germany
$40
From the region's steep slopes and of old ungrafted rootstock, this wine has attractive floral, apple and hazelnut aromas. The delicate texture of peach fruit is paired with vibrant acidity. Crisp, well-balanced, and eminently drinkable. 7.5%
Conreria d'Scala Dei, Black Slate La Morera 2015 Priorat Blanca (93% Garnatxa Blanca, 7% Pedro Ximénez) Spain
$40
While chalky soils are not common in the Priorat, you can find them at higher elevations in the villages of Escaladei & La Morera as they border the limestone-rich Montsant range. A short period on the skins before pressing gives La Morera a textural quality to its apricot & herbal flavors, reminiscent of the Les Brugueres in miniature, while the soils make themselves known in the elegant and mineral backbone of the wine. 4000 bottles produced. 13%
Dopff au Moulin, Reserve 2016 Alsace (Pinot Gris) France
$40
Medium-dry Pinot Gris from some of Alsace's finest vineyards. Subtle spiced apple aromas; intense, slightly exotic flavours; long, full finish. An excellent food wine. The current winemaker represents the 11th generation producing w/the Dopff family vineyards dating back to 1574. 13%
Adega Eidos, Eidos de Padriñán 2018 RÃas Baixas (Galicia) (Albariño) Spain
$40
Super-crisp wine is light-bodied with flavors of mineral, green apples, hints of white pepper and a dry finish. 13%
Marco Felluga 2018 Collio Russiz Superiore (Pinot Grigio) Italy
$40
Golden yellow in color with glimmers of copper. Pronounced aromas of ripe apples and pears with a whiff of broom. In the mouth, a citrus-apple fruitiness plays off a crisp acidity that lingers on the palate. Aged on lees for 8 months. The world is awash in undistinguished Pinot Grigio wines. This is not one of them. 13.5%
Chateau Fortia 2020 Châteauneuf-di-Pape Blanc (60% Roussanne, 30% Clairette, 10% Grenache Blanc) France
$40
Only two hectares of their estate are devoted to making white CNdP and this estate's blend is very unique. Instead of being more typically dominated by Grenache Blanc with Roussanne second and with Clairette in particular playing a supporting role, this "upside down" blending gives Roussanne the starring role and Grenache Blanc in the spot Clairette is normally found. Pronounced mineral notes. Dried apricots and hints of spice weaving across the palate. 13.5%
Domaine Gassier "Nostre Païs" Blanc 2020 Costières de Nimes (65% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 7.5% Viognier, 7.5% Roussanne) France
$40
Pale yellow wine tinted green with complex aromas of floral and mineral notes with accents of fresh citrus and lively, fresh flavors of peaches and plums. Refreshing and thirst-quenching with a soft dry finish and a great deal of minerality. Organic. 13.5%
Inama, Vigneti di Foscarino 2016 Soave Classico (Veneto) (Garganega) Italy
$40
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soave-producing region. 12.5%
Marchese Incisa della Rochetta 2017 Roero DOCG Arneis (100% Arneis) Italy
$40
A terroir-driven wine, grown in the sandy soils of the Roero hills. Straw yellow, it expresses an unrivaled fruitiness, a delicate freshness and mine-rality. Immediate notes of caramel, tangerine and honeysuckle; middle notes of acacia, green apple and cedar. Palate: Full-bodied, smooth, crisp. Though aromas are sweet, the taste is far from it. Stone fruits and cante-loupe; grapefruit and fresh almonds. Fresh, with great persistence. 12%
Pojer & Sandri (Veneto) "Palai" 2020 (100% Muller Thurgau) Italy
$40
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soave-producing region. 12.5%
Prager Federspiel Steinregl 2018 Riesling, Austria
$40
Federspiel signifies a purely Wachau wine, fermented dry naturally between 11.5% and 12.5% alcohol. Steinriegl is the name of the vineyard sourced for this wine. Light yellow hue with greenish tones. Aroma is intense with notes of green apple, citrus and stone fruits. Very dry with mouthwatering acidity, medium body & minerality
Shaya Habis, 2017 Verdelho (Rueda) Spain
$40
A 100% old vine Verdejo with pungent aromas of fresh herbs, pear skin, lime, lees and spicy oak. Juicy and brisk, with tangy acids giving shape and lift to the oak-accented grapefruit, pear and smoke flavors. Finishes sweet, toasty and long, with a hint of anise. This wine was fermented and aged in 500- and 600-liter French oak casks, all of them new. 13.5%
Tasca d'Almerita Mozia Grillo 2021 (100% Grillo) Sicily
$40
From the tiny Sicilian Island of Mozia where the vineyard makes up 40 of the 98 total acres; this is the only wine produced there. The grapes are harvested slightly before they reach full maturation, so as to preserve some degree of acidity and maintain the freshness of the palate and the longevity that the white wine of Mozia has demonstrated over the years. Hawthorn, citrus, white stone fruit and an inviting whiff of pastry dough form the nose. Savory and boasting a polished texture, the vibrant palate features Meyer lemon, white peach and yellow apple alongside a briny mineral note. Crisp acidity keeps it energized and balanced. 14%
Tiberio Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2020 Italy
$40
From old vines, inland from the seaside town Pescara. Clear, brilliant, light yellow with green tinges. Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit, jasmine and orange blossom, anise. Crisp and clean with zippy aromas and flavors of green apple, anise and almond. Finishes with noteworthy balance, length and sneaky concentration. Excellent choice with seafood. 13%
Stadlmann Thermenregion 2021 Gruner Veltliner, Austria
40
This traditional Austrian varietal finds in the Thermenregion the perfect environment of soil and climate in order to develop its distinctive flavours and spice. The brisk acidity and hearty fruitiness make this wine easy to pair with a wide range of food. In the nose, blossom scent, green apple and white pepper are evident. Flavours of pine apple and delicate herbal spice present on the palate. An elegant and lively texture with a well integrated yet refreshing acidity. 13%
$New World
Chasing Harvest 2019 South Island Riesling, New Zealand
$40
Chasing Harvest was created by husband and wife Michael Kush and Jennifer Kingen Kush from Chicago. "Chasing harvest" is a wine industry term that describes travel between the northern and southern hemispheres for extra vintage seasons in one year. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the heart of the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, this wine was crafted using experiences gained in the Mosel, Germany as well as in the New World. Hand-harvested and ripe clusters with minimal botrytis were sorted in the winery; the fruit destemmed and crushed was left to macerate on the skins overnight. Gently pressed the next day and after cold-settling, the wine was racked to very old neutral french oak barrels. Fermented long and cool, the wine was left with a very minimal amount of residual sugar to balance with the acidity. The wine remained on its lees over the course of the winter before being bottled in the spring. Only 45 cases produced! 12.5%
Mount Eden Old Vines Wolff Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay, California
40
Captivating aromas of yeasty baking bread, lime zest, wild sage. Full con-centration on the palate without heaviness; the finish echoes the complexity of the aromas with a touch of oak and minerality. 13.8%
$Rosés
Pasquale Pellisero Crose 2017 (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$40
Crosè is a hearty rosato made from Nebbiolo, the grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco. It has a bright character with ripe cherry-berry fruit balanced by crisp acidity. While structured, it's also very drinkable. 13.5%
Fattoria Sardi IGT Toscana Rosato 2021, Colline Lucchesi, (Organic Sangiovese & Ciliegiolo) Lucca, Italy
40
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Luscious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
$Sparkling
Charles Ellner "Carte Blanche" NV Champagne (30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonay, 40% Pinot Meunier) Epernay, France
$40
At first austere in structure, with rapier acidity. Flavors of black currant, slivered almond, white peach & candied lemon peel, intense and tightly knit, expand on the palate and linger in the vibrant, spiced finish. Fermented in stainless-steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavors, then left on their lees for a minimum of 4 yrs. to allow the wines to soften a bit, and fill out, and become beautifully drinkable upon release. 12%
Cleto Chiarli Brut di Noir, Rose Spumante VSQ (Grasparossa 85%, Pinot Noir 15%) Italy
$40
From the oldest producer in all of the Emilia-Romagna DOC this lovely effervescent rosé is made from Pinot Noir and the native Grasparossa variety –a sparkling rosé bearing a purity of red fruit ranging from bright red currants and strawberries to bright and brambly fruits of the forest. It has a lovely creamy texture and bears remarkably fine and persistent bubbles for a sparkling wine that spends its Prise de Mousse in Cuve Close. Its charm and elegance is proof of quality fruit from old vines, long fermentations in cool cellars, and a diligent attention to each detail at every turn. 11%
L Mawby, Blanc de Blanc NV (Chardonnay) Suttons Bay, Mich
$40
Larry Mawby is one of the most ambitious wine makers in northern Michigan's Leelenau County. His bottles have silenced nay sayers who thought that sparkling wines of such quality could not come from the sandy hills overlooking Lake Michigan. We are impressed. Pale silvery golden with medium bubbles. Fruity baked peach, floral honey, & lemon tart aromas in a soft intro to a tart, but somewhat flat light-to-medium body. Racy kumquat and grapefruit notes and a wet-stone-tinged finish. Nicely structured and seafood-friendly. 11%
Saint-Hilaire Brut 2019, Limoux (Mauzac – Locally known as Blanquette – Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc) France
$40
Thought to be France's oldest sparking wine—made since at least 1531 by the Benedictine Monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire at Limoux. This predates Champagne by over 100 years. Aromas of soft green apple, tangerine oil & faint yellow floral notes accented with hints of lavender. Medium carbonation and flavors of pear & apple. A hidden gem. 12%
Adami Bosco di Gica, Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore 2022 italy
40
Nose: Rich, with excellent fruit, releasing scents of yellow apple and peach, with notes of wisteria and acacia blossom. Wonderful balance and elegance complement a pleasurably crisp spiciness. Palate: Delicious vein of acidity, displaying crisp, savoury mouthfeel. Generous, lingering flavours nicely mirror the nose and achieve perfect balance. 11%
$Small Format Sparkling
La Luca Rose Prosecco DOC, NV (88% Glera, 12% Pinot Noir) Italy
$11
Aromas of strawberries, cranberries and hibiscus. Bright acidity with strawberry notes on the palate. 11%
Flor Prosecco DOC, NV Italy
$10
Wonderful aromas of ripe pear, melon, a hint of lilies and almonds and smoothly fills the palate with flavors of golden delicious apples and peaches. 12%
Scarpetta Frico Frizzante, Italy
6
This sparkling wine inspired by Prosecco is a blend of Trebbiano, Glera and Chardonnay. With light refreshing bubbles and flavors of crisp green apples and pear. Crisp and clean 10%
$Spirits at Hopleaf
Not an exhaustive list—please ask your server or have a look at the barBourbon
Four Roses Small Batch
$9
Elijah Craig 12yr
$10
Michter's Kentucky Straight
$10
Koval
$9
Makers Mark
9
$Rye
High West Double Rye
$9
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
$9
Whistle Pig 10yr
12
$Whiskey
Jameson, Triple Distilled
$9
Jack Daniels, Sour Mash—Old #7
9
$Single Malt Scotch
Balvenie, 12yr Double Wood (Speyside)
$10
Auchentoshan, Three Wood (Lowlands)
$10
Laphroaig, 10yr (Islay)
$10
GlenDronach 12yr (Highland)
$10
Longrow (Campbelltown)
$10
Dewars, White Label
8
$Rum
Zaya, 16yr (Trinidad and Tobago)
9
$Vodka / Gin / Genever
North Shore Vodka
$9
Maplewood Spruce Gin
$9
North Shore Gin
$9
Peket dè Houyeu
10
$Tequila
Pura Sangre-Reposado
$9
Pura Sangre-Anejo
10
$Brandy / Cognac / Armagnac / Calvados
Laird's Applejack
$9
Pierre Ferrand, 1er Cru Ambre
$12
Corbois VSOP Bas Armagnac
$12
Roger Groult Calvados Pays d'Auge
10
6-year Cantillon Kriek Cask-Aged
$Port
Warre's Warrior Port
$10
Warre's Otima 10-Yr Tawny Port
15
$Cordials, Liquors, Digestifs, Amari
Amaro Lucano
$10
Cappelletti Aperitivo
$9
Disaronno Amaretto
$9
Fernet Branca
$9
Jepson's Malört
$6
Tuve Bitter
$9
Baileys
$9
Drambuie
$9
Herbsaint
$10
Jagermeister
$8
Kahlúa
$9
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