| LOIRE VALLEY |
| Flight 2oz of 3 Wines $17 |
3 oz |
5 oz |
B |
Cheverny, Domaine du Salvard 06
90% Sauvignon and 10% Chardonnay from this little known village. A wonderful mix of citrus and fresh cut herbs folded into a slightly creamy texture.
|
6.5 |
10.5 |
52 |
Savennières ‘Clos de Saint-Yves’, Domaine des Baumard 02
Savennières is rare, yet strikingly individual. It is a vigorously bone-dry wine with a peppery minerality from its volcanic soils. Brilliant producer and vintage. |
9 |
15 |
75 |
Vouvray ‘Clos de L’Avenir’, Prince Poniatawski 97
This is a Chenin Blanc that is reaching its maturity. 11 years old and showing notes of candied apple and quince. There is also the lingering sensation of chilled almond milk and old lamb’s wool. |
11 |
17 |
85 |
| WHITE ODDITIES |
| Flight 2oz of 3 Wines $14 |
3 oz |
5 oz |
B |
Rueda, Señorio de Garci Grande 06 Rueda, Spain
This white is made from the varietal Verdejo. Crisp notes of lemon, lime and apple skin. Great apéritif.
|
5 |
8 |
39 |
Greco di Tufo, Feudi di San Gregorio 05 Campania, Italy
An ancient grape variety that was believed to have been brought to southern Italy by the early Greek settlers. Rich and concentrated notes of candied peaches and apricots, this is an expression of the sun. One of Italy’s great producers. |
6.75 |
11 |
55 |
Tokaji Szamorodni, Puklus 97 Tokaji, Hungary 500ml
Szamorodni is a term which means ‘as it was born’. This white begins with a sweet nose of caramel and toffee but then moves into a dry walnut shell finish. A truly unique wine experience. |
8 |
13 |
39 |
| AUSTRIAN RED |
|
|
|
| 2 oz Flight of all 3 Wines $20 |
3 oz |
5 oz |
B |
2003 Zweigelt Titan ‘Vinum Optimum’, Rabl (Kamptal)
A rich Zweigelt full of briary fruit and fresh herbs. |
9 |
15 |
75 |
2004 St. Laurent, Gernot U. Heike Heinrich (Neusiedlersee)
Like a super-concentrated blueberry coulis. |
9.75 |
16 |
79 |
2003 Pannobile, Gernot U. Heike Heinrich (Neusiedlersee)
Blistering blend of Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Sauvignon. |
10.25 |
17 |
85 |
| SPANISH ODDITIES |
|
|
|
| Flight 2oz of 3 Wines $16 |
3 oz |
5 oz |
B |
Cariñena ‘Gabarde Uno’, Bodegas Lomablanca 06
Mainly Garnacha with a little Syrah. Juicy style red offering loads of fresh crushed black fruit and a good balance of tartness and spice. The perfect wine to drink while watching ‘El Classico’, the futbol match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. |
5.5 |
8.5 |
42 |
Jumilla Monastrell, Bodegas Bleda 05
Monastrell is the Spanish name for Mourvèdre. Medium weight with loads of dusty red fruit. This is the wine you would be served in a taverna by the pint. |
6 |
10 |
50 |
Priorat ‘Lo Piot’, Cesca Vincent 03
The cutting edge region in Spain right now. Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cariñena and Syrah. Deep and dark red with overripe aromas of port, fig and date jam. Finishing with Veracruz vanilla. |
10 |
16.5 |
82 |
| PROVENCE RED |
|
|
|
| Flight 2 oz of 3 Wines $2 |
3 oz |
5 oz |
B |
Côtes de Provence ‘Cuvee Carolle’, Domaine de la Sauveuse 05
This is small production blend of Cabernet, Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache really Packs a lot for the price. Briny sour cherries and black olive tapenade notes stand out. |
7 |
11.5 |
56 |
Bandol, Domaine de Terrebrune 04
Beautiful winery in the south of France practising sustainablility. Mainly Mourvèdre with a little Cinsault and Grenache. All elements of the south are encompassed here; Black olives, saddle leather, lavender, rosemary and exotic spices. Special stuff. |
12 |
18.5 |
92 |
Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhône, Domaine de Trévallon 03
Considered one of the greatest wines in France. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah combine to produce a wine full of depth and precision. Picture fresh cut herbs on a lamb roast with chocolate for dessert and finishing with a hand rolled smoke. |
16 |
26 |
130 |
| At Crush we focus on small growers, winemakers & vintners from around the world who have hands-on relationships with natural wines they produce. |
| SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE |
3 oz |
5 oz |
B |
| N.V. Brut Spumante, Casa Vinicola Garofoli Le Marche, Italy |
5.5 |
9 |
45 |
| N.V. Brut, Vouvray, Foreau Loire Valley, France |
9 |
15 |
75 |
| N.V. Brut Reserve, Schloss Gobelsburg Langenlois, Austria |
9 |
15 |
75 |
| N.V. Brut Champagne, Lanson Champagne, France |
12 |
20 |
99 |
| WHITE WINES |
3 oz |
5 oz |
B |
Trebbiano d’Abbruzzo, Masciarelli 06 Abruzzo, Italy
This is central Italy’s answer to Pinot Grigio. Clean and crisp white that is our summer quaffer. |
4.5 |
7 |
35 |
Sauvignon Blanc, Tomero 07 Mendoza, Argentina
What a refreshing white from one of Argentina’s most dynamic winemakers; Carlos Pulenta. This shows forward tropical fruit with a touch of clean acidity. |
5 |
8 |
40 |
| Riesling ‘Scharzhof’, Egon Müller 06 Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany Classic steely, minerally and quite floral Riesling from one of Mosel’s finest producers. Iniatially, there is some sweetness but it is balanced by pronounced acidity. |
7.25 |
11.5 |
55 |
Chardonnay/Semillon, Hester Creek 04 Okanagan Valley, B.C
Finally we are able to secure some quality wine from our west coast neighbours. Dessert nose of crème brulée and passionfruit pie finishing with the pleasant tartness. |
7.5 |
12 |
59 |
Bordeaux ‘S de Suduiraut’, Ch. Suduiraut 04 Bordeaux, France
This Sauternes house is famous for its sweet wines. Their dry ‘S’, is just as brillant. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon approaching maturity. Look for characteristics of preserved lemon and grapefruit as well as a lovely meringue note. |
9 |
15 |
75 |
| RED WINES |
3 oz |
5 oz |
B |
Umbria I.G.T ‘Stucchio’, Poggio Bertaio 04 Umbria, Italy
Classic trattoria red. A Sangiovese that delivers all the black cherry and dusty flowers expected from hillsides Central Italy. Slightly wilder than Chainti.. |
5 |
8 |
39 |
Côtes-du-Rhône, Dom. de la Janasse 06 Rhône Valley, France
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Classic CDR with notes of liquorice, red fruits, spice and coriander. Top-flight producer. |
6.5 |
10.5 |
53 |
Moulin-à-Vent, Domaine du Dime 06 Beaujolais, France
The village of Moulin-à-Vent produces the most sturdy expression of the Gamay grape. Raspberries and cranberries mesh well with subtle earth and pronounced acidity. |
7 |
12 |
59 |
Pinot Noir ‘Sonoma Coast’, Schug Vineyards 06 California, U.S.A.
Consistently a producer of crowd pleasing Pinot. Crimson colour, strawberry jam nose and a wonderful silky smooth texture. |
8.5 |
14 |
69 |
Shiraz-Viognier, Terlato & Chapoutier 05 Victoria, Australia
Joint venture in Australia between Michel Chapoutier from the Rhône and Napa’s Anthony Terlato. This deep, high toned and spicy Shiraz is blended with 5% Voignier, adding an exotic floral quality. Full bodied though retains focus and balance |
8 |
13 |
65 |
Malbec Reserva, Bodega Sottano 06 Mendoza, Argentina
Black in colour, but very succulent and pulpy on the palate, this is a cascading squashed blueberry and blackcurrant style of wine. |
9.5 |
15.5 |
77 |
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ‘Marina Cvetic’, Masciarelli 04
The grape of the future for Italy. This example is super concentrated with deep wild blueberries and wet earth. Stuns the senses. |
9.75 |
16 |
79 |
Chateau Daugay St-Emilion Grand Cru 01 Bordeaux, France
This winery east of the Gironde River is enjoying a string of fantastic vintages. This 01 assemblage of Merlot and Cabernet is evolving nicely. Wild nose of animal hide, loose leaf tea, soaked blackberries and grilled bread. Exciting stuff. |
10 |
16.5 |
82 |
Barolo, Azienda Agricola Azelia 98 Piedmont, Italy
Luigi Scavino‘s Azelia estate has been among Piedmont’s elite for quite some time now. Here we have his village Barolo that has entered its tenth year. Textbook aromas of pulled rose petals, truffles, kirsch and burnt rubber. Medium weight body combining power and elegance. A wine for meditation. |
14 |
22 |
110 |
| Wine Selections by: Eric Gennaro & Jamieson Kerr |
