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Wednesday, May 9, 6:00PM

Creme de la Creme Chardonnay

The best Chardonnays from around the world are the topic of this tasting. We all expect that the the classic locales still produce the top contenders. And they do - CHABLIS, and BURGUNDY have not lost their touch, still allowing us the pleasure of the most refined, true expressions of this grape. Challenged too, by the climate and talents of our own west coast producers.

There is so much to say about this ubiquitous grape, made in so many styles. Old world traditions and new world dynamics show their influences and creativity to bring us all the absolute best of Chardonnay.

Enjoy an older vintage from Marina Cvetic, Abruzzo, Italy, a Premier Cru Chablis a Meursault a Russian River Valley selection from Gary Farrell Darioush Signature Chardonnay, Napa

Let your palate do the talking as you taste these superlative wines with us.

Cost: $20

Friday, May 11, 8:00PM to 11:00PM

Live Music: Jennifer Real

Jennifer boasts brilliant, eloquent vocals, performing all types of music including world music, spiritual, pop, dance, blues, R&B and jazz.
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Choose a bottle from our hand selected wines in the Retail room, or order by the glass, and then ---

--- Enjoy the view from the balcony, settle into a comfy couch, and take in the artwork.

Build your own flight --- make 3 to 5 selections from the menu, and compare.

CHAMPAGNE
DESSERT
FOOD
IMPORTS & MICROBREWS
OTHER
REDS
ROSE
WHITES
CANDONI PROSECCO BRUT, Veneto, Italy

Fresh, with vanilla-accented aromas, this sparkler has plenty of green apple refreshment.

 $8.00
BROADBENT RAINWATER MEDIUM-DRY MADEIRA, Portugal

Light copper robe with aromas of burnt caramel and toasted nuts. Flavors of aged orange that dance crisp and light on the tongue.

 $8.00
QUINTO Do CRASTO, 2005 LBV PORT, Portugal

Light copper robe with aromas of burnt caramel and toasted nuts. Flavors of aged orange that dance crisp and light on the tongue.

 $10.00
TURKEY FLAT PEDRO XIMENEZ, Australia

Aromas of toffee orange liqueur and toasted nuts become smooth and sweet on the palate.

 $12.00
8 in. Mini Pizza

Hot and fresh, 4 delicious cheeses

 $6.00
Three Cheese Plate

Imported artisan cheeses make a delicious combination of three. Selections rotate. Served with fresh fruit garnish and fresh bread.

 $10.25
Mushroom Vol au Vent

Shiitake and oyster mushrooms, onion and Fontina cheese in light pastry, baked to order.

 $10.25
Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Baked to order, served over a bed of organic greens.

 $10.25
Beef & Duxelles en Croute

Beef tenderloin and mushroom seasoned filling in puff pastry. Baked to order, served on a bed of organic greens.

 $10.25
The Nibblet

Whole raw and roasted cashews, spicy cheddar biscuits, and dried fruit.

 $4.00
MAGNER PEAR IRISH CIDER, Ireland

100% slow fermented premium quality pear, cold filtered for fresh fruit flavor.

 $4.00
YUENGLING LAGER, Pennsylvania

Flagship of the oldest brewery in the USA. Roasted malt with 2 types of hops for distinctive flavoring.

 $3.75
TERRAPIN RYE ALE, Georgia

Honey colored, light bodied, balanced, easy to drink pale ale. Goes with anything.

 $4.00
SAMUEL SMITH ORGANIC LAGER, England

18.7oz Delicately flavored, yet full-bodied lager with lots of malt and hop character. Organic Vienna malt and organic hops from New Zealand.

 $5.00
JULIUS ECHTER HEFE-WEISSBIER, Germany

Not your typical hefeweizen -- Smooth, full mouthfeel, citrus-banana essences Delightful.

 $6.00
ST BERNARDUS WITBIER (11 oz), Belgium

Most EXCELLENT Belgian White. Creamy, hinting lemon meringue and gentle clove.

 $6.00
PAULANER ORIGINAL MUNICH LAGER, Germany

A true classic. Burnished gold. Bread dough scents. Light, fresh, crisp, easy to drink.

 $4.00
PAULANER THOMASBRAU N/A, Germany

Golden, clean, with true all-natural flavors.

 $3.50
ACME PALE ALE, California

Smooth, clean ale with faint citrus and honey flavor notes and a dry finish.

 $4.50
WEXFORD IRISH CREAM ALE 16.9 oz, Ireland

Light to medium bodied, rich, smooth and mellow.

 $5.00

ROGUE AMERICAN AMBER ALE, Oregon

Classic tawny. Smooth up front roasted malt and evident Cascade hop finish.

 $4.50
LOST COAST ALLEY CAT AMBER, California

Slightly sweet citrus nose. Full flavor from roasted caramel malt.

 $4.00
MENDOCINO BREWING RED TAIL ALE, California

A full fledged mouth awakening malty amber with bite. 7%

 $4.50
BRASSERIE du L'ABBAYE VAL-DIEU, Belgium

Smooth and rich. Clean, lush malt, with hint of caramel and a dry hopped finish.

 $5.50
DOGFISH HEAD 90 MINUTE IPA, Delaware

Intense burnt orange color. Aroma of fresh hops and orange peel. Aggressive hop finish.

 $4.00
SHIPYARD FUGGLES IPA, Maine

Sweet and woodsy aroma, crisp and quite refreshing.

 $4.00
BLACK SHEEP RIGGWELTER YORKSHIRE ALE, England

Honey colored, light bodied, balanced and easy to drink pale ale. Goes with anything.

 $7.00
ROGUE HAZELNUT BROWN NECTAR, Oregon

Traditional walnut colored, mildly-raisined and satisfying brown ale, with a hint of hazelnut.

 $8.50
ROGUE HAZELNUT BROWN NECTAR, Oregon

22 oz. Traditional A+ wlanut colored mildly raisined satisfying brown ale, with hazelnut hint.

 $8.00
GREAT DIVIDE ST. BRIDGET'S PORTER, Colorado

Elegant brown porter is light in the mouth, but sports dynamic coffee flavors.

 $4.75
NETHERGATE OLD GROWLER PORTER 16.9 oz. England

Subtle and understated but complex with heavy chocolate coffee aromas and flavors

 $9.00
SAMUEL SMITH OATMEAL STOUT, England

Full bodied, silky roasted flavors eith evident creamy malt finish

 $5.00
OMMEGANG ABBEY ALE 8.5% New York

25.4 oz. Gently fruit aromatics. Belgian Abbey Ale with full malty head, slightly spiced.

 $10.00
FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE - 2008, England

8.5%,16.9 oz Tasty ebb and flow of malt and hops, slight spice, with dried cherry, raisin, and toasted caramel aromas and flavors. Limited batches. Bottle conditioned so it ages well.

 $8.50
LOST COAST RASPBERRY BROWN ALE, California

22 oz. Dessert in a glass. Chocolate and real raspberry linger in a mildly sweet beer.

 $8.50
LINDEMAN'S FRAMBOISE LAMBIC, Belgium

Natural yeast fermented beer. Delicious raspberry fruit is blended in with the mash in the making of this classic.

 $8.50
MONIN FRENCH SODA

All natural fruit syrup blended with sparkling water and Crushed ice. (Blackberry, Peach, Raspberry, or Lemon)

 $2.50
O'MARA'S IRISH COUNTRY CREAM, in coffee

 $3.50
Coffee

Regular or Decaffeinated

 $2.00
TEA - COLD

from Republic of Tea - Ginger Peach

 $3.00
TEA - HOT

from Hooker Tea Company(Beach Drive, St. Petersburg) -- NO caffeine -- Sri Lankan Chai: herbs, fruit blends, rooibos & maté -- 1% caffeine -- White Coconut: a Green & White tea -- 5% caffeine -- Moroccan Mint: a Green & White tea -- 20% caffeine -- Ceylon Kenilworth: Black & Oolong

 $2.00
CRANBERRY JUICE

on ice

 $2.00
CRANBERRY SPRITZER

sparkling on ice with lime

 $2.50
VOSS SPARKLING WATER

 $3.00
FIJI BOTTLED STILL WATER

 $2.00
O'MARA'S IRISH COUNTRY CREAM, straight up

 $2.50
O'MARA'S IRISH COUNTRY CREAM, over ice

 $3.50
'09 WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARD WHOLE CLUSTER PINOT NOIR, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Made in a Beaujolais Nouveau style, this fun fruit-forward Pinot offers lots of blueberry accented flavor.

 $9.50
'08 KLINKER BRICK WINERY OLD VINE ZINFANDEL, Lodi, CA

Intriguing leather and grilled beef on the nose. Wild strawberry flavors are spicy and enjoyable.

 $9.00
'07 HERON MERLOT, Mendocino, California

Bing cherry to the nose with a bright burst of dark plum fruit. Soft tannins, yet still a Merlot with backbone!

 $7.50
'09 CHATEAU de LASCAUX, Cotes de Languedoc, France

This Syrah/Grenache blend has alluring aromas of smoke and black fruit. Full flavored but elegant with notes of tobacco and black pepper on the lingering finish.

 $8.50
'08 SILVAN RIDGE PINOT NOIR, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Aromas of mushroom and roasted beef, but flavors are elegant and bright on the tongue, with briar/raspberry fruit.

 $9.50
'09 ERRAZURIZ MAX RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Chile

Pure black currant aromas become lively and juicy on the palate. This compact and elegant Cab displays black pepper accents on the long finish.

 $8.00
'09 JUSTIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Paso Robles, California

Cellared fruit aromas lead to a mouthful of spiced, plushy red fruit with caramel accents.

 $10.50

'10 REUILLY PINOT GRIS ROSE, Loire, France

Delicate salmon robe and aromas of wild strawberry stay light, crisp and lasting on the tongue.

 $9.50
'07 BODEGAS OSTATU RIOJA BLANCA, Rioja, Spain

This Viura-Malvasia blend strikes the perfect balance on your tongue. Tropical fruit flavors are zippy yet creamy.

 $8.50
'10 DOMAINE PICHOD VOUVRAY, Loire, France

This Chenin Blanc wine has a beautiful violet-scented nose. Perfect richness and slight sweetness on the tongue. Will satisfy all lovers of white wine.

 $7.50
'10 CHATEAU GRAVILLE-LACOSTE GRAVES

This Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blend greets you with herbaceous aromas then stays light with flavorful citrus accented fruit on the palate.

 $9.00
'087 MATANZAS CREEK WINERY CHARDONNAY, Sonoma, California

Nose and taste of hazelnuts, honey, lemon drops, and even butterscotch cascade to an incredibly long and satisfying finish.

 $10.00
'10 MER SOLEIL SILVER CHARDONNAY, Santa Lucia Highlands, California

Don't let the trendy package fool you, there's great juice in the bottle. No oak, but plenty of great texture, balance and mouthfeel.

 $9.00
'07 WEINGUT MONCHHOF MOSEL SLATE RIESLING SPATLESE, Mosel, Germany

White peaches on the nose. Plenty of sweet ripe fruit with mineral and petrol accents adding interest..

 $8.50

Be sure to stop by and enjoy an old favorite or experiment with something new.

Our recent expansion presents a whole new set of possibilities! Relax with great wine in an art gallery setting... with access to a New Orleans style balcony.

Enjoy:

Get out of the office and away from the interruptions. Enter a tranquil setting and make it your own sanctuary. We are convenient to you and offer a venue that is suave and sophisticated, yet relaxed and comfortable. Let us host your next corporate event in one or more of our 4 new rooms, where we can easily accommodate over 75 people.

Of course, we still offer the finest wines by the glass or bottle, select beers, and will work with you to make your gathering exactly as you want it. We offer affordable room rates and flexible event formats.

We are happy to have your group arrange its own catering, or let us provide light tapas during your visit.

Contact us for rates and more information.

St. Pete's first wine bar, independently owned and operated since 1995. Located upstairs in Jannus Landing in the former St. Charles hotel, built circa 1920.

Building on this theme, our changing menu reflects both old and new world wines. We focus on great wines that are harder to find and that you won't soon forget.

Hours

Tuesday - Thursday, 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday - Saturday, 2:00pm - 12:00am

Sunday, 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Closed Mondays

A Taste For Wine
241 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 895-1623
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Film Series, Tastings, small plates, music every weekend... what else could you ask for? Oh yes, the balcony overlooking the street, the comfortable indoor seating in your pick of rooms, and a fantastic wine list!!

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  • Great beers and wines that are hard to find and you won't soon forget
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