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Hillside Tavern's Captain's Reserve Spirits List offers some of the hardest-to-find and most-sought-after spirits on the market ... at a price you won't believe. Each is poured over a Howard & Son’s Block-Cut Clear Cube unless you prefer it neat. Enjoy!
TEQUILA
Don Julio 1942 Tequila Añejo
$24.00
1942 is a complex añejo tequila, aged at least 2.5 years in American oak, longer than most añejos. Floral, candy, & fruit notes accompany the grassy agave, oak, & brown sugar flavors.
1942 has won too many awards to list, but here are 2 of the most recent: Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition & named a Top Trending Tequila at the 2020 Drinks International awards.
Clase Azul Tequila Reposado
$24.00
Clase Azul is a symbol of Mexican tradition. Made with slow-cooked 100% Blue Weber Agave, our ultra-premium reposado is incomparable. Clase Azul is aged for 8 months in American whiskey casks imparting unique hazelnut & vanilla flavors as well as its exceptionally smooth finish.
Clase Azul's incredible Reposado has been awarded Gold medals by the Beverage Testing Institute & the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
SCOTCH
Glengoyne 21 Highland Scotch
$26.00
A fabulously sherried single malt from Glengoyne, matured predominantly in first fill European oak sherry casks for 21 long years. Its time in the cask has bestowed upon it lovely rich fruity notes with an exceptionally long finish. This fantastic whisky was winner of a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018. Impressive stuff.
Macallan 12 Highland Scotch
$15.00
Macallan 12 Year is a classic sherry-cask-matured Highland that makes a very good gateway into the single malt category. Flavors of fruitcake, warmed bread, soaked raisins, & clove lead to a warm, medium to long finish noted with pear, cigar, & peppery clove notes.
JAPANESE WHISKEY
Yamazaki 12 Single Malt Whisky
$24.00
This splash of heaven is so rare as to be almost impoosible to get. The Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. This whisky contains carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak.
The production of Yamazaki 12 Year combines age-old techniques with modern innovation results in what is considered by many to be a high-caliber take on whiskey. With its average price tag per bottle sitting in the triple digits, this is one spirit that is meant to be savored.
Yamazaki 12 Year is a prestigious whisky with a cadre of fans across the globe. It's also the recipient of numerous whisky awards. Its accolades include winning Gold at the International Spirits Challenge in 2003 and 2010, and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2013, as well as several other awards.
Fuji Single Grain Whisky
$18.00
Situated at the base of Mt. Fuji, only 7.5 miles from its peak, the Fuji Distillery (https://fujiwhisky.com/) has been making whisky in the shadow of Japan’s most famous mountain since 1973. Despite that, their first US release came only in 2021.
This is extremely limited. In point of fact, Hillside Tavern was allocated only 1 bottle!
This release of Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey is a blend of Fuji’s three in-house grain whiskies and is bottled at 46% ABV. It was created to highlight both the similarities and differences of different grain whiskies from around the world, with a Japanese flair.
The fruity notes are present with apple and pear coming out again, vanilla and some grain notes in the back. It tastes less ‘bourbon-y’ then the nose suggests, yet can still be described as a lighter feeling and tasting style of bourbon. The finish is nice and long, morphing to orange and chocolate. With water, the aroma is more pleasing as the water pushes the grain notes back and pulls the fruity notes forward.
If you’re a bourbon drinker looking to try something new, this may be what you’re looking for. It just might win you over with its complex yet lighter bourbon-like qualities.
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RYE WHISKEY
WhistlePig 15 Rye Whiskey
$30.00
Sustainably harvested off our 500-acre farm, the wood has more rings than the standard American oak used in whiskey barrels, imparting more flavor during oak-aging. Custom toast & char profiles take the flavor even further, just like a perfectly toasted marshmallow. Hitting the bottle at 92-proof, the liquid is assertive beyond its 15-year age statement, & boasts a score of 97 points from Wine Enthusiast, making it one of the highest-scoring rye whiskeys of all time.
Angel’s Envy Rye Whiskey
$15.00
You've probably heard of Angel's Envy Rye Whiskey. Produced in limited quantities each year—less than 8,000 bottles—it has been lauded by whiskey connoisseurs for years.
What makes Angel's Envy Rye so special? The secret lies in the unique finishing process used when creating this rye whiskey. After standard oak aging, Envy undergoes a second aging process in port wine barrels. This extra step adds complexity & sophistication to the palate, helping to create a balance between the traditional flavors of bourbon & the unique flavors imparted by the port-barrel finish.
WhistlePig "The Boss Hog" The X Commandments
$45.00
From WhistlePig; A testament to WhistlePig’s devotion to creating, breaking and rewriting the laws of whiskey, WhistlePig expands the original five promises of The Boss Hog to the X Commandments for this and all future editions of the highly coveted collection: I. Single Barrel, II. Bottled at Proof, III. Powerfully Complex, IV. Distinctly Unique From Anything We’ve Done Before, V. Stupendous, VI. Fearlessly First Amongst All Whiskeys, VII. Inspired by the Unfamiliar, VIII. Irreverently inventive, IX. Made for Drinking, X. Knows No Bounds. The Commandments are emblazoned within The Boss Hog X gift box, and each bottle is crowned by the lawmaker and rule breaker of Rye Whiskey in the form of a handmade pewter topper.
Reaching for the Rye promised land, The Boss Hog X: The Commandments captures flavors inspired by WhistlePig’s own land of milk and honey in Vermont. Each barrel of Straight Rye Whiskey is aged in new American Oak before completing its journey in two unorthodox finishing barrels.
The first is seasoned with WhistlePig’s own experimental spirit – distilled from rye and whey, infused with aromatic resins from the genera Boswellia and Commiphora — commonly known as Frankincense and Myrrh. The second and final finish is aging in craft mead casks.
BOURBON
Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon
$18.00
Original Single Barrel was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, & Colonel Blanton’s family & friends. Today, everyone has access to the world’s first single barrel bourbon. The taste profile is sweet, with notes of citrus & oak. The creamy vanilla nose teases with caramel & butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon. Blanton’s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons in 1984. Drink neat or on the rocks.
Eagle Rare 10 Bourbon Whiskey
$14.00
Eagle Rare 10 year old Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey has a sweet, oaky nose & full, complex body. Reminiscent of a fine port wine, this rare whiskey is best served neat or over ice.
Eagle Rare Bourbon 10 Year is one of the many Buffalo Trace products made from the lower-rye Mash #1 that includes Benchmark Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, EH Taylor Small Batch, & Stagg Jr.
Awards: Gold, 2022 American Whiskey Masters; Silver, 2022 North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition; Silver, 2022 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition; Silver, 2022 Whiskies of the World.
AMERICAN WHISKEY
"Little Book Chapter 07" crafted by Freddie Noe
$22.00
This is the #4 Whiskey on the 2023 Whiskey Advocate Top 20. From the Whiskey Advocate: For this seventh chapter of the Little Book series, eighth-generation Jim Beam master distiller Freddie Noe blended the liquids of the previous six chapters with a new one. It’s quite a combination—a mix of straight bourbons aged 18, 17, 9, and 4 years, along with 10 year old and 4 year old ryes, and 5 year old straight malt that was finished in applewood-smoked barrels. The result is a rich array of flavors— chocolate cake, baked apples, and cinnamon—with plenty of heat, spice, and a long finish. There’s great unity of flavor, and it carries its proof remarkably well. Our highest-scoring Little Book to date.
Champagne & Sparkling
Champagne Drappier Carte d'Or Brut Urville France
$89.00
92 Points Wine Spectator: This bright and zesty Champagne is lightly juicy and appealing, offering flavors of Honeycrisp apple, ripe white cherry, biscuit and pickled ginger. Balanced and lacy in texture, with a lingering, spiced finish. From the winemaker: The Carte d'Or cuvée is the very expression of the Drappier style. With its very high proportion of Pinot Noir, one is almost tasting a Blanc de Noirs. Champagne with a fine aromatic richness, it opens with aromas of stoned fruits such as white vineyard peach. A spicy hint announces a powerful complex palate. A vinous Champagne of lovely complexity with a characteristic note of quince jelly.
Champagne Jean Vesselle Brut Reserve France NV
$98.00/bottle
For nearly 300 years, the Vesselle family has been tilling the chalky soils of Bouzy and cultivating some of the village’s best-placed Pinot Noir vines. A finely balanced, fresh wine, with flavors of brioche, wild strawberries and white pepper spice. A blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay.
Roederer Estate Brut NV Anderson Valley California
$46.00
#27 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2018 Roederer Estate Brut, the first California sparkling wine produced by Champagne Louis Roederer, builds upon a 200-year tradition of fine winemaking that has made Roederer champagne among the most sought-after in the world. Roederer's winemaking style is based on two elements: ownership of its own vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year's blend or cuvee. All the grapes for the Anderson Valley wines are grown on the Estate. Each year, the winemaker selects a portion of the best wines for aging in Center of France oak casks. Aged from one to three years, wines from this reserve cellar are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvee in the traditional Roederer style, known for its body, finesse and depth of flavor. The Roederer Estate Brut debuted in October 1988, and has since established its reputation as one of California's premier sparklers, remaining true to the heritage of excellence and style of its French forebears.
Nicolas Feuillette Réserve Exclusive Rosé France NV
$70.00
The Reserve Exclusive Rosé is a delicately nuanced Champagne literally bursting with red summer fruit flavors. A delicious cavalcade of red currant, blueberry, and raspberry notes, combined with a hint of strawberry. From within its refined and vibrant structure, its clean flavors are extremely delicate and nuanced. The Reserve Exclusive Rosé is a refreshing and exuberant Champagne offering fresh, light fragrances, and just perfect for summer drinking. Blend: 45% Pinot Noir, 45% Meunier, 10% Chardonnay. Critical Acclaim Wine Spectator 92 Points - Fresh and elegant, with a fine, lively mousse carrying a pretty display of pureed raspberry, apricot, grated ginger and orchard blossoms. Reveals rich hints of biscuit, smoke and spice on the finish. Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay.
Sanford Winery Sta. Rita Hills CA Brut Cuvée '16
$79.00
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Blend. CRITICAL ACCLAIM: 94 points Wine Spectator. Very light in the glass, this sparkler begins with brilliant aromas of jasmine, nectarine, key lime and pome fruit, proving quite expressive yet extremely elegant. The mousse explodes on the palate, delivering candied pear and pink-lemon-pith flavors, altogether accessible and comfortable rather than challenging. — Matt Kettmann. HISTORY: In the Sta. Rita Hills, it all began with Sanford. In 1971, the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard became the first vineyard in what would become a world-class, cool climate wine-growing region. Sanford Winery has been a pioneer in the Sta. Rita Hills from the beginning and the vineyards and winery continues to thrive, innovate and excel.
Rose
M Minuty, Côtes de Provence, France '22
$42.00
The iconic Minuty brand from the south of France's Mediterranean coast just outside of St. Tropez screams summertime! Light and bright in color. The nose has very intense aromas of orange peels and red currant. The wine in the mouth is smooth with a nice freshness. Blend: 50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 10% Tibouren
Arneis
Cantina Bruna Grimaldi Langhe Piedmont Italy '21
$49.00
Arneis is a grape variety that has a long history in Piedmont. Old documents testify its presence in 1200 after Christ, together with Nebbiolo. Our commitment is to express the tipicity of this variety and therefore enhance its unique aromas and flavours of white flowers, tropical fruits (pineapple, banana) and its softness and creaminess on the palate that make this wine enjoyable also when it is still young. This wine should be enjoyed in the first 3-4 years in order to appreciate its fresh aromatics however, it does age in bottle developing interesting aromas and flavors.
Assyrtiko
Gavalas Winery Santorini Greece '21
$89.00
Gavalas Winery Assyrtiko hails from the magical, postcard picture perfect island of Santorini. Gavalas family winery, one of the oldest wineries in Santorini, lies in the traditional village of Megalochori. The purpose of the family is to highlight the particular characteristics of Santorini’s “terroir”. The fourth generation winemaker is George Gavalas and the fifth is his son, Vagelis. This 100% Assyrtiko has aromas of citrus, lemon, pear and peach accompany the typical saltiness and minerality of Assyrtiko. Full body with high acidity and long aftertaste.
Chardonnay
Domaine Guy Robin & Fils Vaillon Premier Cru Chablis France '20
$84.00
100 percent Chardonnay. Estate vines planted by the family in the 1950' and 60's. Aromas of crushed shells, incense, lemon zest, and white pepper. Silky and broad in the mouth; intense citrus flavors.
Jordan Winery Russian River Valley '21
$57.00
A nice balance of delicacy and deliciousness. Inviting aromas of honeysuckle and lemon peel lead to bright flavors of stone fruits and citrus. The palate is elegant yet succulent, with layers of oak-laced lemon, pears, quince, and white peach - all supported by uplifting acidity. Critical acclaim - 93 points Wilfred Wong and 90 points Wine Enthusiast.
Maison Joseph Drouhin Saint-Véran Mâconnais France '21
$63.00
A wine that smiles and makes you smile! It is stylistically close to Pouilly-Fuissé, with its golden hue, its greenish reflection and its refreshing taste. The aromas are reminiscent of the ripe Chardonnay grape, with subtle notes of musk. A pleasant roundness coats the palate.
Rombauer Vineyards, Carneros California '20
$71.00
Pale yellow with a green tinge to the hue. Aromas of yellow peach, mango with a slight citrus note intertwine with vanilla and spice. The palate is rich and round with cream texture, vanilla, and butter combine seamlessly. Critical Acclaim: 90 points Wilfred Wong, 90 points James Suckling.
Kerner
Cantina Kurtatsch, Sudtirol, Alto Adige Italy '19
$57.00
This is a unique white infused with Alpine freshness and lift that Alto Adige wines are best known for. A cross of the red grape Schiava and Riesling, Kerner offers a delicious floral perfume, redolent of lilac and honeysuckle, with peachy fruit and a kiss of white pepper at the finish.
Riesling
Cobb Winery Cole Ranch Vineyard Riesling
$67.00
What happens when one of the most talented new world Pinot Noir winemakers in America adds a Riesling to his repertoire? Come to Hillside Tavern and give it a swirl.
The Cole Ranch AVA—less than a quarter mile—is the smallest appellation in the United States
Critical Acclaim: 93 points Wilfred Wong of wine.com. The 2019 Cobb Cole Ranch Riesling is an outstanding wine. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of green apples, stones, and rocks.
Sauvignon Blanc
Dog Point Vineyards, Marlborough New Zealand '22
$46.00
Winemaker Notes Pale straw. A pure expression of Dog Point Sauvignon with lifted aromatics of granny smith apple, lemon rind as well as Floral tones of orange blossoms and elderflower burst from the glass. Bright citrus flavors, followed by saline acidity washing across the palate, leaving subtle tropical tones unfurling on the finish. Critical Acclaim: 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc has such a maritime nose of ocean spray, beeswax, saltbush and wet rocks, but it's also steely; there's graphite and pencil shavings. What a joy. In the mouth, the wine floods every available square millimeter with flavor. This is elegant, saturated with fruit flavor and textural too. Super wine. This is a classy estate growing organic fruit (the largest organic grower in New Zealand).
Domaine Delaporte Sancerre France '21
$70.00
A longtime favorite at Boulevardier where we have carried this wine for many, many years. Pale gold with green hints. Very expressive, intense and complex nose with boxwood, rhubarb, black currant, kiwi, and a light vegetal touch (marigold). The entry is soft and round. Bright freshness on the palate, delicate and lively purity. Well-balanced and harmonious, it ends with a clean lingering finish.
Famille Lauverjat Moulin des Vrillères Sancerre France '22
$69.00
This Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the Domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style which is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow color, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous accompaniment to life.
Vermentino
Il Monticello 'Groppolo' Vermentino Italy '23
$39.00
100% Vermentino from coastal Liguria. A clean, racy white wine with aromas of white flower and ripe citrus blossom and a medium bodied palate full of apple, pear, citrus, and sea breeze. An excellent pairing for life and the Hillside Tavern patio.
Barbera
Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pil Barbara d'Alba Italy '20
$68.00
The winery was founded in 1969. Poderi Aldo Conterno belongs to an elite group of historical producers who have truly shaped the history of winemaking in the Langhe. Today the company is run by three sons of Aldo : Franco, Stefano and Giacomo who followed in the footsteps of their father carry on the family tradition. Today the company is run by three sons of Aldo : Franco, Stefano and Giacomo who followed in the footsteps of their father carry on the family tradition. This 100% Barbera is a crowd pleaser.
Critical Acclaim
90 points Wine Spectator
"Rich, displaying plum, loamy earth and a hint of chocolate. This tightens up on the finish, where warm plum tart and spice notes linger. Drink now through 2025."
92 points James Suckling - Fine spices to the savory, ethereal berries with red cherries and hints of mushrooms and walnuts. Quite succulent on the palate with fine tannins, a medium body and long, spicy finish.
Brunello Di Montalcino
Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo Italy '17
$127.00
CastelGiocondo has an intense, bright ruby-red color. Like every vintage, 2017 brought with it a wonderfully elegant quality. The bouquet features fruity aromas, particularly at the beginning, with notes of raspberry, blackcurrant and even pomegranate. The beautifully harmonious and alluring hints of violet and rose are truly wonderful. Gradually, its maturity becomes truly remarkable, revealing spiced hints of white pepper, clove and star anise, toasted notes and more complex roasted notes and hints of licorice. On the palate, the tannic structure is dense and the mineral quality is wonderful. This is an incredibly harmonious wine with along, persistent finish Critical Acclaim: 95 points Decanter Supple and generous in terms of acidity, crushed velvet-textured tannins and herbal-edged red berry fruit - mouth filling and lively. This has character and definition, so youthful still, with tannins on the ripe, grippy side but there is nice underlying spice and touches of bitter orange peel, cinnamon and toasted cedar alongside more delicate rose and violet floral elements all of which come in waves presenting themselves one after the other building to a harmonious and characterful crescendo on the finish. Structured and persistent with depth and lasting power. Totally captivating. 93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The Frescobaldi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo is one of those wines that has seen slight tweaks and stylistic changes over the past 10 years, going from an abundant, large-scale generic Tuscan red to a more subdued and authentic interpretation of the cool Montalcino territory. I'd say that the transition has been smooth and not obvious, unless you were especially attentive. Despite the hot-vintage character of this sample, the wine freely dispenses of wild berry, crushed stone and red rose aromas. This is an ambitious production of 300,000 bottles. 93 points James Suckling Dark-cherry and walnut aromas with some dried flowers . Cedar comes through as well. It’s full-bodied with round, juicy tannins. 92 points Wine Enthusiast Smooth and full-bodied, this offers aromas of menthol, violet and baked plum with a whiff of scorched earth. The enveloping palate features fleshy black cherry, licorice and mocha framed in crushed velvet tannins that leave a firm finish. 90 points Wine Spectator A tightly-woven version, the cherry, berry and earth flavors quickly give way to beefy tannins. Leans to the dry, tannic side in the balance, yet has fine length. Best from 2025.
Cabernet Franc
Smith Story, Sonoma, California '20
$78.00
This wine exudes traditional spicy aromatic characteristics of Cabernet Franc that is full of complex fruit flavors with soft tannins and freshness which begin with the aroma and then linger on the finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends
Barnett Vineyards, Spring Mountain, CA '17
$98.00
Wilfred Wong of Wine.com gave it 92 Points. COMMENTARY: The 2017 Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon offers excellent and persistent density on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine brings black fruit, pencil lead, and violets to the table. Pair it with Hillside Tavern's Steak Frites!!
Caymus Vineyards California '21
$81.00
This small, inaugural release is produced from several prime terroirs of California. BACKGROUND: This wine stems from excitement over California’s diverse vineyard land, often in lesser-known areas, that can produce exceptional Cabernet. SOURCING: We search for sites with climatic conditions, soils and topography ideally suited to Cabernet – places from Paso Robles to lesser-known areas in Lake, San Benito and Monterey Counties. STYLE: With ripe fruit and luxurious tannins, this wine reveals the Caymus character, and is drinkable upon release or with age.
Chappellet, Mountain Cuvée, Napa Valley, CA '20
$60.00
Blended from the traditional Bordeaux varietals, this wine builds on 5 decades of crafting great Napa County mountain-grown wines. Dark and spicy, this wine displays beautiful aromas of currant, cassis, sage and thyme, as well as hints of cinnamon and clove from barrel aging. On the palate, balanced tannins, ripe berry flavors, layers of cola and grenadine. Wine Enthusiast 90 Points: This well-made blend leads with 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, adding in 33% Merlot and smaller amounts of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Creamy in cassis and vanilla, it exudes brooding blueberry flavors that wrap around sage, leather and cigar, the tannins burly and thick.
Ehlers Estate, Napa Valley CA '19
$89.00
The 2019 Ehlers Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a luscious wine and a great representation of the Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from our Estate vineyard dominate the blend, accompanied by Cabernet Sauvignon from carefully selected Howell Mountain and Napa vineyard sites. Deep purple, concentrated aromas of blackberries, mineral notes of graphite and smashed rocks, cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and dry herbs spice mix. Ample mouth feel, full-body, with firm tannins and great acid structure, that helps accentuate the flavors of berry compote, spices, and oak flavors like mocha. Very long finish. Enjoyable now but will age well for 15-20 more years. CRITICAL ACCLAIM: 94 points Wine Enthusiast
Hall, Napa Valley '19
$98.00
The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet is expressive with aromas of dark cocoa, red berry, and dried herbs. The palate is lush and fruit-forward with hints of spice and leather. The tannin is polished—fully integrated and balanced through the lengthy finish. 90 points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate.
Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, CA '17
$105.00
Aromas of black cherries wrapped in a spice box of nutmeg, clove, and allspice jump from the glass. The palate is filled with flavors of black currants and plum that lead seamlessly to silky tannins and black cherry notes. Blackberry, Mission fig and black cherry notes linger on the finish. The combination of elegance and intensity make it a fitting vintage to celebrate 40 years of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon.
Grenache and Blends
Clos de L'Oratoire des Papes Cháteauneuf-du-Pape France '15
$156.00
Intense ruby robe with beautiful reflections of old rose petals. Frank and spicy with black pepper and licorice, surprising floral notes of grass and acacia, evolving onto more classic notes of strawberry, cherry and fresh blackcurrant, and subtle notes of camphor and menthol. The attack is frank and ample, reflecting thegourmand and delicate characteristics of the estate and magnificently held by fine tannins with a silky length, strengthened by the freshness of the menthol and scents of the garriques. Blend: 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Merlot
Château La Gaffelière St. Emilion Bordeaux France '19
$176.00
This beauty ranked No. 67 on the Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022. Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc. Critical Acclaim: 97 points Wine Enthusiast - This estate has made a dark, dense wine in this vintage. That density is penetrated by the freshness of the black currant fruits. The result is a wine that is powered both by structure and crisp fruit. There is definitely plenty of aging potential here. 96 points James Suckling - A vibrant, fragrant red with aromas of blackberries, currants, walnuts and mint chocolate. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Pretty walnut notes on the polished finish. Fantastic length. Driven acidity and focus.95 points Decanter - An estate with a gathering sense of excitement around it, and once again proves why with the 2019. Sleek and flavorful, with the insistent tug of limestone slowing things down and allowing the juice and the tension to really inform the palate. Creamy texture also, with blueberry and raspberry fruit played gently against tobacco and crushed stone minerality. Highly successful. 95 points - Jeb Dunnuck The flagship 2019 Château La Gaffeliere is mostly Merlot, yet the cuvée always includes around 15% Cabernet Franc. It offers a complex array of spiced red and black fruits, cedary herbs, lead pencil, and a kiss of tobacco to go with a medium-bodied, elegant, impressively balanced style on the palate. It shows the more classic style of the vintage, has no hard edges, and is going to be relatively accessible in its youth yet also age gracefully. 95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - The 2019 La Gaffelière wafts from the glass with a rich bouquet of blackberries and cherries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers and loamy soil that's framed by a deft application of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, it's a concentrated, vibrant wine built around bright acids and fine, powdery tannins. Its vivid fruit tones and classical balance make this Cabernet Franc-rich blend a promising candidate for sustained bottle age. Anyone who has tasted the great wines this estate produced in the 1950's and 1960's knows how great this site can be; and with stricter selection as well as the elimination of fruit from vines growing on the plain from the blend, that potential appears to be being unleashed at last. 94 points Wine Spectator - This rolls out dense fig, boysenberry and red currant paste flavors laced with pronounced chalky minerality and notes of tobacco, dried anise and juniper. The serious tannic drive on the finish puts this in the 'classically austere' camp. Worth cellaring for sure, but patience is required.
Nebbiolo
Pio Cesare Barolo
$98.00
A classic style Barolo. Excellent structure, harmony and elegance. Soft tannins and balanced fruit. Approachable, but with a very long aging potential. Barolo is a great wine, which should not be described as a “basic” or “regular” Barolo, simply because it does not have any additional indication on the label.
Critical Acclaim 94 points James Suckling: Aromas of spicy red cherries on a loamy underlay, together with savory twists of forest floor and walnut shell. Some orange rind, too. Full-bodied with very fine, firm and silky tannins and lots of long, focused fruit and spice flavor.
93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2018 Barolo opens to ripe aromas of dried plum and tobacco. This vintage lacks some of the complexity of a cooler growing season, but these results are far from monochromatic. Those tobacco aromas cede to cedar, earth, forest floor and hints of shaved truffle.
Pinot Noir
Anthill Farms, Sonoma Coast, California '19
$66.00
A brilliant ruby color. Lifted and inviting aromas of cherry, dried roses, cardamom and tea leaf, with dark cherry that transfers to the palate. Mid-weight textural wine with tons of energy and length - fresh and drinkable.
Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru Les Aussy France '18
$124.00
Bitouzet is an iconic Burgundy producer. A committed classicist, he has provided us with over thirty-years worth of structured, demanding, age-worthy, satisfying wines, from the heart of the Cote de Beaune.
This domaine is a tried and true standard bearer for all that is fundamentally good and sound in Burgundy: conscientious and sensitive work in the vineyards, respect above all for the specific character of each lieu-dit, patience and attention to detail in the cellar, and a commitment to producing wines of depth and, of critical importance, longevity.
This Aussy 1er cru vineyard site sits just below En Champans on the slope; half was planted in 1948, and the other half in 1998 so boasts beautiful concentration from these old vines. With its pretty spice element, elegant floral notes, and taut red fruits, this cuvée offers a supple, silken texture and subdued tannins—a quintessential Volnay, and the most open and approachable of François’s premier crus. On top of that – 2018 many have been overlooked for being a riper vintage, but it means this wine is absolutely singing now and does not require decanting or cellar time.
Cedar + Salmon Willamette Valley Oregon '19
$45.00
This wine honors the unique spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Brimming with fresh blackberry and plum aromas this wine gains earth and herb nuances with time. Ripe red plums and red cherries dominate the smooth palate.
Cobb Vineyards, 'Jack Hill Vineyard', Sonoma Coast, CA '16
$104.00
From a cold, steep site located near the Pacific Ocean, Jack Hill is fleshy, spicy and integrated, brimming promisingly with a wealth of dark cherry, strawberry and blood orange. A tease of cola and cardamom give it a powerful middle of nuanced richness around a body of firm integrated tannin.
Domaine Sylvain Morey Chassagne Montrachet France '18
$117.00
“Along with its neighbors Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet is viewed today as one of white Burgundy’s “big three”—a world-famous village synonymous with layered, mineral-driven, age-worthy Chardonnay. However, a peek into even the relatively recent past reveals that Chassagne-Montrachet was more renowned for red wine for most of its viticultural history. According to our friend Sylvain Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet was planted two-thirds to Pinot Noir and one-third to Chardonnay up through the late 1970s, when a shift began to occur; by the mid-1990s, plantings were roughly equivalent; and today, Chardonnay outnumbers Pinot Noir 75% to 25% and gains ground with each passing year. Winemaker Notes Chassagne’s unabashed soil-driven nature shines through clearly but elegantly in this wine; one would have to spend much more in the Côte de Nuits to find something even approaching it.
Elk Cove Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon '21
$51.00
Bright cherry and raspberry aromas complement notes of cinnamon and delicate violet, while the palate strikes a balance between juicy plum and boysenberry and complex, earthy cola and leather, finishing with chalky tannins and hints of crème brulée.
Failla Russian River Valley Olivet Ranch CA '21
$75.00
Critical Acclaim:
Vinous Media 94 points "The 2021 Pinot Noir Olivet Ranch is laced with crushed red berry fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco, incense and dried flowers. Medium in body yet quite deep, the Oliver Ranch exudes class. Bright acids extend the vibrant finish effortlessly. Time adds notable texture and volume as the flavor profile turns a bit darker. - By Antonio Galloni on June 2023"
Flowers, Sonoma Coast, CA '19
$79.00
Red currents, earthy forest floor, bergamot and sea breeze. A balanced wine with persistent mid palate that is laced with acidity and tart cherry, finishing light and lifted with a twist of blood orange. Critical Acclaim 93 points James Suckling "Aromas of ripe strawberries, red cherries and colored flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with fine, well-integrated tannins. Fresh acidity and bright, juicy fruit on the palate. Well balanced."
Maison Joseph Drouhin Savigny-les-Beaune France '19
$91.00
A delicate and elegant wine. On the nose, characteristic aromas of spice and violet, mingled with wild blackberry. On the palate, refined and supple. Persistent aftertaste, with delicious and subtle flavors that linger on for quite a long time.
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, California '19
$109.00
On the nose, aromas of red cherries, ripe raspberries, brambleberries and blueberries mingle with violets. Toasted brioche and sweet tea tease you to take a sip. Offering immediate palate appeal, the wine displays a beautiful balance of bright acidity and well-integrated tannins supported by a touch of warm French oak. Velvety and ripe with a lingering finish, all indications point to a long life ahead. 95 points Wine Enthusiast.
Michel Sarrazin, Givry Premier Cru, "Champ Lalot" '19
$90.00
Sarrazin's "Champ Lalot" in 2019 delivers deep complexity, dark plush fruit, compact minerality, a combination that feels as if it were from one of the Premier Cru of the Cote d'Or. There is a marvelous richness texture and richness on the palate that will keep Burgundy lovers occupied for hours on end.
Peay, Sonoma Coast, California '17
$70.00
93 Points Robert Parker: The 2017 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast comes from 100% estate fruit this vintage. Pale to medium ruby-purple, the nose is broody with iron, iodine, forest floor and blood orange with cranberry and blackberry fruit. Light to medium-bodied, it's ultra silky and a maintains a nice balance of ripe fruit, bitters and earth, with classic tea leaf and citrus peel flavors and a long, juicy, uplifted finish.
Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard Southing Sta. Rita Hills CA '21
$178.00
Winemaker Notes: Each year, the goal for the Southing is to create the ideal marriage of complexity and elegance. The ever-changing nose of the Southing exhibits Montmorency cherry, sage, hibiscus and subtle baking spices. The fine tannins and minerality are enhanced by our estate vineyard’s characteristic cool climate acidity. About the highly allocated Sea Smoke fromt the winery: For years, vintners have coveted a stretch of land in the western end of Santa Barbara's Santa Rita Hills AVA known to have the perfect microclimate, soils, and exposure to grow world-class Pinot Noir. In 1999, fulfilling a long-held dream of owner Bob Davids, this sought-after stretch of land became Sea Smoke Vineyard.
At Sea Smoke, we produce Pinot Noir grown exclusively on the south-facing hillsides of our estate vineyards. On summer evenings, the Santa Ynez River canyon funnels a cool maritime fog layer (sea "smoke") across our hillsides, slowing the ripening process and providing the extended maturation period essential to the development of top-quality Pinot Noir.
Our shallow clay soils are planted to French clones on vigor-reducing rootstocks, resulting in fewer grape clusters of intense flavor, and our artisinal approach to winemaking results in wines that are a reflection of the unique land on which they are grown.
We believe that Sea Smoke's rare geography and commitment to quality have produced wines of exceptional complexity and grace. We hope that you agree and welcome your comments.
Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard Ten Sta. Rita Hills CA '21
$178.00
Winemaker Notes: A brooding and intense wine. The aromas begin with notes of ground cacao, raspberry and Friar plum, followed by a mix of spices and a hint of lavender. Firm, mature tannins, evidence of Ten's ageability, are followed by a long, velvety finish. About the highly allocated Sea Smoke fromt the winery: For years, vintners have coveted a stretch of land in the western end of Santa Barbara's Santa Rita Hills AVA known to have the perfect microclimate, soils, and exposure to grow world-class Pinot Noir. In 1999, fulfilling a long-held dream of owner Bob Davids, this sought-after stretch of land became Sea Smoke Vineyard.
At Sea Smoke, we produce Pinot Noir grown exclusively on the south-facing hillsides of our estate vineyards. On summer evenings, the Santa Ynez River canyon funnels a cool maritime fog layer (sea "smoke") across our hillsides, slowing the ripening process and providing the extended maturation period essential to the development of top-quality Pinot Noir.
Our shallow clay soils are planted to French clones on vigor-reducing rootstocks, resulting in fewer grape clusters of intense flavor, and our artisinal approach to winemaking results in wines that are a reflection of the unique land on which they are grown.
We believe that Sea Smoke's rare geography and commitment to quality have produced wines of exceptional complexity and grace. We hope that you agree and welcome your comments.
Sangiovese
Montenidoli Chianti Colli Senesi Il Garrulo Italy '19
$60.00
Montenidoli, the mountain of the little nests: 24 hectares of vineyards surrounded by 200 hectares of woodlands. The Etruscans were the first to discover this treasure and plant vines, then came the Romans and the Knights Templar. The Montenidoli winery arrived in 1965, heirs to a long farming tradition. Sergio was a teacher, whereas Elisabetta had the land in her blood; her family had cultivated vines and olive trees in Custozza, not far from Verona, since the 1700s, and, as a child, she had spent a lot of time wandering the vineyards of Valpolicella. Following family traditions, Elisabetta and Sergio respect the land, cultivating it with exclusively organic methods. The vineyards multiplied, planted with indigenous varietals: Sangiovese blend with Vernaccia, san Gimignano's historic white grape, ,Canaiolo, Trebbiano Gentile, and Malvasia Bianca -- The traditional grapes of Chianti. The first wine was born in a great vintage - 1971.
Syrah/Shiraz & Blends
Jonata, Todos, Ballard Canyon, California '17
$80.00
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck:Always a kitchen sink blend, the 2017 Todos checks in as 44% Syrah, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, and the rest Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. It's always a smoking value, and while I wasn't able to get a suggested retail price, I don't expect that to change. Certainly, the quality is top-notch. Blackberries, smoked plums, graphite, ground pepper, and crushed rock-like minerality all emerge from this beautifully balanced, elegant, yet concentrated and fleshy red that has the class, as well as the structure, to keep for over a decade. It should be even better this time next year. Rating: 94+
Domaine Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage France '20
$72.00
Alain Graillot is well known to wine lovers throughout the world and is universally regarded as one of the most talented producers not only in the Rhône but in the whole of France. What is extraordinary is that he has built his reputation and fame in just 15 short years and in an appellation that was until recently seriously despised by the cognoscenti. The quality of Graillot wines is now legendary and he has become the father-figure to a whole new generation of young Rhône producers. And if appellations such as Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph now offer some of the best wine values in the Rhône it is in no little part thanks to Alain's groundbreaking work. WINE DESCRIPTION: Expressive bright red and dark berry, smoked meat, olive and floral qualities on the spice-accented nose. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering gently sweet cherry-cola, blackberry and baking spice flavors that show fine detail and a mineral, back-end lift. Finishes very long and subtly chewy, with repeating smokiness, harmonious tannins and strong persistence.
Tannat & Blends
Y. Rousseau Wines Mendocino, CA '17
$62.00
The winemaker, Yannick Rousseau, is a favorite of ours and we have done several wine dinners with him at Rapscallion. Amazing guy, and maker of the best Tannat wines in California! Generous, bright, robust, complex, and well-structured. On the nose, ripe blueberries and violet flower along with additional savory notes of black olives and cured meats. The palate is voluptuous, fresh, juicy with silky tannins, and a long finish. This is a GREAT WINE TO PAIR WITH BURGERS!
Y. Rousseau Wines Son of a Butcher Red Blend '20 CA
$46.00
Yannick Rousseau is a son of a butcher! Yannick's father was a butcher that hailed from a small town in Gascony located in southwestern France. SOB is an unmistakable California resident...rich and juicy with a youthful vibe. This blend of Tannat and Bordeaux varietals never forgets its french roots or that certain "je ne sais quoi."
Zinfandel & Blends
Bedrock Winery Old Vine Zinfandel CA '20
$62.00
Winemaker Notes: The largest single component comes from the old vines at Bedrock Vineyard, followed by the perfumed goodness of Esola Vineyard, the softer but fresh Schmiedt Vineyard, and the peppery, dark-fruited Nervo Ranch Vineyard. As usual, almost all of the wine consists of declassified barrels from vineyard-designated wines, so it offers serious bang for the buck. 85% Zinfandel with the balance a blend of Carignan, Mataro, Grenache, and Alicante Bouschet, along with esoteric creatures like Aubun, Abouriou, and many more. Critical Acclaim: A briar patch of a wine, with zesty wild berry, underbrush and licorice flavors that finish with medium-grained tannins. 90 points Wine Spectator
Day by Ehren Jordan, Grist Vineyard Dry Creek Valley CA '18
$68.00
Day is the Zinfandel project of Ehren Jordan, the winemaker behind such amazing labels as Turley, Neyers, and Failla. When he purchased a St. Helena property back in 2004, he knew he wanted to plant grapes on the hillside. After a few years of pondering, he decided that the locale was ideal for one of his early loves in the vine world - Zinfandel. Ehren established his reputation as a talented vigneron during his tenure at Turley and Day is a return to those roots. Named for the old grist mill that was found on the property, Grist sits pretty at 1000 ft. elevation on Bradford Mountain in the Dry Creek Valley AVA. The site was originally planted 100 years ago, and has since been replanted in the early 1970s. Farming here is Organic. The iron rich, red volcanic Boomer Loam soil results in low yields and concentrated wines.
Marietta 'Old Vines' Lot Number 69, California
$44.00
Introduced in 1982, Marietta utilizes old vine fruit in a multi-vintage blend to make a wine of substance and value. Lot #69 combines the 2015, 2016, and 2017 vintage. This is a classic old-fashioned California table red. This is a Zinfandel-based red with Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Barbera, and Carignan.
Turley, 'Juvenile' California '21
$64.00
Though the vast majority of Turley's wines are single vineyard designates, Juvenile is actually composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of their old vine sites. They tag the vine when it is replanted so as not to mix the brand new vine with its much older neighbors, then pick these young vines separately and make a distinct wine. The vines that make up Juvenile range in age from about 6-25 years, and Turley pulls from 18 of their best vineyards across California, including Hayne, Ueberroth, Pesenti, Salvador, Vineyard 101, Fredericks and Kirschenmann.
Sparkling & Rose Glasses
Fantinela Extra Dry Prosecco. Friuli-Venezia Giulia DOC Italy NV
$11.00/Glass
$41.00/Bottle
Attractive straw-yellow appearance with a fine, persistent bead. Delicate floral tones on the nose and a pleasurably soft, velvety mouthfeel. A consistently popular, lively, classic sparkling wine perfect for any festive occasion.
Pinot Noir, Juvé & Camps Cava Brut Rosé NV
$13.00/glass
$49.00/bottle
This cava seduces with its bright cherry red color and beautiful effervescence. It reflects the character of the variety, with its cherry and strawberry notes enveloped in honey, toasted bread and a faint floweriness. It is intense, fresh and exuberant in the mouth, with a rich, aromatic finish.
Moraitis Meltemi Rosé Paros Greece '22
$10.00/Glass
$40.00/Bottle
This wine is a unique and rare rosé blend from Paros, Cyclades, Greece. The blend is 90% Monemvassia and 10% Mandilaria grapes, selected from vineyards in the locations of Kamares and Aspries. This dry rosé undergoes skin contact for one hour and is then fermented in stainless steel vats. The wine is characterized by its cherry and flower aromas, which are perfectly balanced with a fruity taste on the palate, culminating in a fresh finish. It is often mentioned for its red fruit notes, especially its distinct cherry flavor. Hillside Tavern is the FIRST ACCOUNT in Texas to pour this wine. Enjoy!
White Wine Glasses
Arneis, Cantina Bruna Grimaldi Langhe Piedmont Italy '21
$15.00/glass
$49.00/bottle
Arneis is a popular local variety that hails from Piedmont located in northwestern Italy. Nectarines, peaches and clementines are overlaid with a twist of lime and orange blossom. Bright and lifted on the palate with a pleasing slaty edge and a satisfying, chalky texture. This crisp, refreshing white wine is perfect for any occasion.
Chardonnay, Macon-Villages "Chameroy" France '21
$13.00/Glass
$52.00/Bottle
Maison Louis Latour, in keeping with its traditional preoccupation with quality, purchases grapes from competent growers with holdings in the most esteemed vineyards in the Mâcon-Villages zone. The wine is bottled during the following spring at 'Clos Chameroy' in the outskirts of Beaune. The Mâcon-Villages "Chameroy" represents the epitome of classical white Burgundy reflecting the fusion between the noble Chardonnay grape and the calciferous terrain of the Mâcon area. It possesses a fresh, creamy bouquet which prepares the palate for the suave, billowing aftertaste. Our Mâcon-Villages "Chameroy" 2021 reveals a pale yellow color. Its nose offers aromas of white flowers and honey. Its mouth is round and displays notes of fresh almond.
Chardonnay, Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood District Willamette Valley '19 Oregon
$13.00/Glass
$52.00/Bottle
Floral notes of honeysuckle, white lavender and citrus blooms lead to a complex nose of mandarin, white peach, mango, lemongrass and ginger. The mouth is full and reminiscent of a light meringue with notes of honeycomb, dried pineapple and shortbread all framed by a lively acidity and a beautiful salty fresh finish. Critical Acclaim: 95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2019 Chardonnay Laurelwood District comes from seven different vineyard sites throughout the appellation. It's energetic, spicy and mineral-driven this vintage, with transparent aromas of white peach, beeswax, jasmine and flint. The palate pairs spicy fruit with exotic floral undertones. It has a satiny, expansive texture balanced by a spine of shimmery acidity, and it finishes long and expressive. Best after 2023.
Pinot Grigio, Tavernello Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Italy '21
$9.00/glass
$36.00/bottle
An authentic and easy to drink wine enjoyed by Italian families for over 40 years. The label represents the lion of Saint Mark, the noble symbol of Venice and its renowned Republic. An intense, fragrant wine that will produce smiles. Caviro, Italy’s leading wine group, was founded as a farming cooperative in 1966 in the heart of Emiglia-Romagna. Their mission is to enhance winegrowers’ grapes in a territory with a rich wine identity. Tavernello is Caviro’s flagship brand and is the number-one wine brand in Italy. The excellent value of Tavernello comes from combining generations of Italian tradition with modern winemaking techniques. Tasting Notes: Straw yellow in color with a light greenish hue, the wine has an attractive nose, presenting aromas of pears and citrus, flavors that follow onto a light yet vibrant palate, with a bright acidity and a long mineral finish. Pinot Grigio Della Venezie DOC Organic is a perfect aperitif, as well as an accompaniment to your next meal.
Sauvignon Blanc, J. de Villebois Pouilly-Fumé France '21
$15.00/Glass
$60.00/Bottle
Lemon peel, pomelo, crushed stone and lemon grass on the nose. Medium-bodied with sharp acidity. Flinty and mineral finish. An elegant acidity supports the typical “smoky” flavors of Pouilly Fume´ and completes this great wine.
Sauvignon Blanc, Dashwood Marlborough New Zealand '22
$12.00/Glass
$45.00/Bottle
Classically Marlborough, Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc is balanced, crisp, and lively, perfectly capturing the aromatic characters of Marlborough’s two exceptional sub-regions. Distinct and punchy with layered aromas of guava, gooseberry, and citrus peel, underpinned with delicate floral and herbaceous notes. A concentrated palate of tropical fruits and minerality with an elegant and energetic finish.
Sauvignon Blanc & Colombard Blend, Y. Rousseau Wines Son of a Butcher White Blend Gascony France '22
$12.00/Glass
$48.00/Bottle
50% Sauvignon Blanc / 50% Colombard. Story: Incredible but true, Yannick Rousseau made this delicious White wine in the South-West of France. It is the result of a selection of the best vineyard blocks of Colombard / Sauvignon Blanc, traditional winemaking and precise blending. It is a combination of Old World Character with New World Spirit.
Tasting notes: Complex, aromatic, scintillating white wine. The nose is bright, pure, and focused exploding with notes of lemongrass, Meyer's lemon, yellow grapefruit, pear, jasmine, chalky soil with sea-breeze salinity. It makes you want to just keep breathing it in! The palate displays saline character, layers of citrus, green apple and white peach. Excellent balance between texture, minerality, freshness and long finish. It is brisk and mouth watering.
Red Wine Glasses
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sebastiani. Alexander Valley, CA '19
$15.00/Glass
$60.00/Bottle
Our 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cherry liqueur, ripe plum, strawberry compote and fresh leather. The palate offers lovely fruit flavors of cherry kirsch, strawberry preserves and warm spice. Soft, plush tannins and well balanced acidity lead to an elegant, oak tinged finish.
Nebbiolo, De Forville Nebbiolo D'Alba San Rocco Italy '20
$16.00/glass
$64.00/bottle
The 2020 “San Rocco” is a full-throttle Nebbiolo experience. A mosaic of deep black cherry, crunchy pomegranate, and confit strawberry fruit rests atop a firm mineral base of tar, wet clay, and crushed stone. A little air brings to life more exotic leather, red tobacco, and dried wild rose and violet aromatics (from Somm Select). This wine pairs beautifylly with our burgers .
Pinot Noir, The Four Graces Willamette Valley Oregon '22
$14.00/glass
$56.00/bottle
This wine showcases a beautiful ruby hue in the glass. Pleasant aromas of black cherry, red raspberry and hints of baking spice and rich dark chocolate. The palate exudes bright red fruit flavors of cherry and raspberries which are complemented by generous, fine-grained tannins and a rich yet focused palate. The finish is bright with perfectly balanced acidity. True to the Willamette Valley, this is a chef’s wine that will pair well with a variety of dishes. 90 points Wine Enthusiast.
Grenache Blend, Famille Perrin Vinsobres Côtes du Rhône France '20
$11.00/Glass
$43.00/Bottle
Dark with purple undertones. Intense notes of violet, black fruit and spices, black pepper and licorice. Round, full-bodied, huge finesse with elegant tannins, very fresh.
Zinfandel Blend, Marietta Cellers Old Vine Red. Geyserville, CA
$11.00/Glass
$44.00/Bottle
This Zinfandel-based field blend jumps out of the glass with lovely bright plum fruit. Dark and focused with notes of briar patch and black tea, this wine strikes a perfect balance between fruit forward enjoyment and layered sophistication. Medium bodied, with a mouth of sweet spice, velvety tannins, and electric vibrancy this wine pairs with almost any meal or occasion.
Classic Cocktails
Old Fashioned
$13.00
Jim Beam Black Bourbon or George Dickel Bourbon Rye, Simple, bitters
Daiquiri
$13.00
Bacardi White Rum, Lime, Simple
Margarita
$13.00
Hornitos Plata, Cointreau, Lime, Simple, Citrus salt
French 75
$13.00
New Amsterdam Gin, Lemon, Simple, Sparkling Wine
Manhattan
$13.00
George Dickel Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Martini
$13.00
New Amsterdam Gin or Nue Vodka
Sazerac
$13.00
George Dickel Rye, Cognac, Paychauds bitters, Simple, Absinthe
Bees Knees
$13.00
New Amsterdam Gin, Lemon, Honey
Aperol Spritz
$13.00
Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Club Soda
Negroni
$13.00
New Amsterdam Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Hillside Cocktails
Hillside Originals and Classics with a Hillside Spin
Hillside Espresso Martini
$16.00
Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Mr. Blacks Coffee Liqueur, Double Concentrate Coffee
Summer Beer
$14.00
Miller Light, Titos Vodka, Lemonade
Cucumber Basil Gimlet
$16.00
NUE Naturals Cucumber Vodka, Basil Extract, Lime, Simple, Fresh Cucmber
Chocolate Martini
$16.00
Nue Vodka, Baileys, Creme de Cacao, Ghirardelli chocolate drizzle, and shaved chocolate
Boulevardier
$16.00
Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and Dickel Rye
Hot Honey Margarita
$15.00
Hot Scotch Bonnet Honey, Lime Juice, Agavales Tequila, Orange Liqueur with a tajin and citrus salt rim
Bottled Beer
Coors Light
$6.00
4.2% Golden, CO
Blood and Honey
$6.00
7%, Revolver, Grandbury TX
Stella Artois
$7.00
5% St. Louis, MO
Blue Moon
$6.00
5.4% Denver, CO
Brouwerij Verhaeghe
$10.50
Duchesse de Bourgogne, Flanders's Red (sour), Belgium
Yuengling
$6.00
American Amber Lager. 4.5% Pottsville, PA
Modelo Especial
$6.00
Mexican Lager, 4.4%
Draft
Guinness
$8.00
Stout, 4.2% Dublin, Ireland. The iconic nitrogenated stout from Dublin. Made with roasted barley, historic yeast, and over 260 years of Irish brewing heritage.
Miller Lite
$7.00
Light American Lager, 4.2% Milwaukee, WI
Celestial
$8.50
Lunar, Double New England IPA, 8%, Dallas, TX. This double IPA is double dry hopped with Vic Secret, Citra and Ella. If you are familiar with any of these hops, you know that this beer is going to be ultra citrusy and juicy!
Stone Brewery
$7.00
Buenaveza, Salt & Lime Lager, 4.7%. Escondido, CA. Brewed with Salt and Lime. Ultra crisp and refreshing and very balanced. A slight tartness with light bitterness and a refreshing, drying character.
Stiegl Radler
$8.00
Radler, Grapefruit Radler, 2%, Austria. Real grapefruit juice gives this deliciously refreshing Radler (a blend of lager and real fruit juice) its amber natural cloudiness and pleasant tangy taste. The refreshingly fruity taste makes Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit a wonderful thirst quencher.
Lagunitas
$7.00
Willettized, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, 12.4%, Petaluma, CA. 100% Barrel-Aged, 0% Stainless. Brewed using every Highly-roasted malt we could get our hands on and coffee from our buds at Chicago’s-own Metropolis coffee. Aged in Bourbon & Rye barrels from our friends at Willett Distillery.
A chocolatey, coffee-y, smoky, Bourbon-y beast of a barrel-aged thing. Word.
False Idol
$8.00
The True One, Peach Saison, 6.5%, North RIchland Hills, TX. Brett Saison with Peaches
Ommegang
$9.00
Gnommegang-Belgian-style Blonde Ale,9.5%. A little magic and a lot of mischief. This time the gnomes brought more than just yeast from their Belgian farmstead Brasserie d'Achouffe! While Coop and the gnomes were spicing things up at the brewery, our brewers were carefully fermenting signature, fruity, spicy Chouffe yeast to create the flavorful unique blonde ale we all love! You’ll enjoy the smooth drinkability, fruity aromas and flavors, and warming finish. Styrian Goldings hops.
Sierra Nevada
$7.00
Summerfest, Lager, 5%, Chico, CA. Summerfest is golden bright, balancing delicate yet complex malt alongside spicy, floral hops. Hints of lemon zest lead into a dry finish, and the sessionable 5% ABV invites another round on those endless summer days.
Saint Arnold
$7.00
French Press, Imperial Coffee Porter, 9.4%, Houston, TX. French Press is an imperial coffee porter brewed with Java Pura Coffee Roasters Espresso blend coffee. It pours dark brown/black color with a creamy and tan head. It has a bold chocolate and coffee flavor and aroma with a balanced roast bitterness and mild sweetness. It finishes with a nice balance of coffee and a slight chocolaty sweetness that doesn't build and keeps you coming back for another sip.
Deschutes
$7.00
Fresh squeezed IPA. 6.4%. Juicy sweet hop aromas of grapefruit and passionfruit. Hops carry through a muffin-like malt character rounding out this full flavored IPA into a thing of beauty like no other. Citra and Mosaic hops.
Canned Beer
Austin Eastciders
$6.00
Dry Cider 5% Austin, Tx
Community Co.
$6.00
Mosaic IPA 8.6% Dallas, Tx
Deep Ellum Brewery
$6.00
Dallas Blonde 5.2% Dallas, Texas
Michelob Ultra
$6.00
4.2% St. Louis, MO
Shiner
$7.00
Bock 4.5% Shiner, TX
Community Brewing Co.
$6.00
Nada, Non Alcoholic IPA, Dallas, TX
Athletic Brewing Co.
$6.00
Cerveza Athletica, Non Alcoholic Mexcian Lager, 0%
Athletic Brewing Co.
$6.00
All Out, Non Alcoholic Stout, 0%
NUTRL Lemonade
$7.00
Vodka Seltzer, 4.5%
NUTRL Watermelon
$7.00
Vodka Seltzer, 4.5%
NUTRL Black Cherry
$7.00
Vodka Seltzer, 4.5%
Scotch/Irish
Glengoyne 12 yr
Oban 14 yr
Johnny walker black
Balvenie 12 yr
Caribbean cask
Green spot
Jameson
Redbreast 12 yr
Teeling Irish
Tullamore dew
Monkey Shoulder
Macallan 12
$25.00
Gin
Tanqueray
$9.00
Hendricks gin
$11.00
Bombay Saphire
$10.00
Plymouth Gin
$11.00
Botanist gin
$12.00
Tequila & Mezcal
Ilegal Joven
Mezcal
Ilegal Reposado
Mezcal
Ilegal Anejo
Mezcal
Vida Del Maguey
Mezcal
Dos Hombres Joven
Mezcal
Don Julio Blanco
$14.00
Don Julio Reposado
$12.00
Don Julio Anejo
$18.00
Casa Noble Blanco
$10.00
Casa Noble Reposado
$12.00
Casamigos Blanco
$12.00
Casamigos Reposado
$14.00
Casamigos Anejo
$16.00
Cazadores Blanco
$8.00
Cazadores Reposado
Cazadores Anejo
Osadia Blanco
$12.00
Osadia Reposado
$14.00
Espolon Blanco
Milagro
$10.50
Blanco
Dobel 50
$45.00
Notes of Fig, Quince, Date, Pineapple, and Pumpkin
Rum
El Dorado 15 yr
$15.00
Zacapa 23 yr
$11.00
Bacardi superior
Appleton Signature
$11.00
Diplomatico 12 yr
$11.00
El Dorado 12 yr
$11.00
Flor De Cana 4yr white rum
$10.00
Goslings
$9.00
Vodka
Titos
$11.00
Taaka
$7.00
Nue
$9.50
Grey Goose
$10.00
Ketel One
$11.00
Belvedere
$12.00
Chopin
$11.00
Potato vodka
Deep Eddy
$11.00
Ruby Red
Deep Eddy
$11.00
Lemon
Deep Eddy
$11.00
Lime
Grey Goose
$11.50
Strawberry and Lemongrass
Grey Goose
$11.50
White Peach and Rosemary
Grey Goose
$11.50
Watermelon and Basil
St. George Green Chile Vodka
$10.00
Smooth Vodka made with Jalapeño, habanero, Serrano, and Green Peppers
Rye Whiskey
Bulleit Rye
$9.00
Dickel 8 yr
$12.00
Dickel rye
$10.00
Knob Creek rye
$12.00
Sazerac 6 yr
$10.00
Whistlepig 10 yr
$12.00
Woodford Rye
$12.00
Angels Envy
$15.50
Rye
Bourbon
Woodford
$11.00
Angels envy
$15.00
Balcones Baby Blue
$14.00
Basil Hayden
$12.00
Buffalo Trace
$12.00
Eagle rare 10
$12.00
Evan Williams
$7.00
Four roses
$9.00
Four roses single barrel
$12.00
Horse Soldier
$10.00
Horse soldier Small batch
$12.00
Horse soldier Single Barrel
$14.00
Jeffersons ocean
$16.00
Larceny
$12.00
Makers Mark
$9.00
Weller special reserve
$12.00
Blantons
$42.00
Sodas and Non-Alcoholic Beer
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Sodas and Non-Alcoholic Beers
Iced Tea
$4.25
Can of Abita Root Beer
$5.00
*no refills
Arnold Palmer
$5.00
Half Iced Tea Half Lemonade
Lemonade
$4.50
*made from scratch, no refills
Fountain Sodas
$4.00
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper
Bottle of Topo Chico
$4.50
Canned Juices
$4.00
Pineapple, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice *no refills
Community Nada
$6.00
Non Alcoholic IPA
Athletic Athletica
$5.00
Non Alcoholic Mexican Style Lager
Athletic All Out Stout
$6.00
Non Alcoholic Stout