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Today, 8:30PM to 11:30PM

Live Music: Anne E. DeChant

New songs and old favorites! Anne E. has been writing like crazy and good things are happening on the writing front!! www.anneedechant.com

Today, 3:00PM

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser. Wine and munchies, a silent auction, all in the benefit of a great cause.

Thursday, 6:30PM

Guys & Grapes

Join in this men's social wine tasting event.

October 17, 8:30PM to 11:00PM

Live Music: Henry Ashwood

Some of the best Sax around!
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Enjoy the view from the balcony, the comfy couches and the artwork --

CHAMPAGNE
DESSERT
FOOD
IMPORTS & MICROBREWS
REDS
ROSE
WHITES
CHATEAU BARNAUT GRAND CRU BLANC DE NOIRS, Bouzy, France

Bold and aristocratic. Aged and full flavored with hints of earth and baked bread.

 $10.00
'06 DE BORTOLI 8 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT, Napa, CA

Inviting smoky caramel aromas lead to creamy yet lively orange and toasted nut flavors.

$7.00
'06 JOSEPH LA MAGGIA BOTRITIS SEMILLON, Eden Valley, AU

To produce this wine, the Semillon grape is attacked by a fungus (called “noble rot”), which concentrates the sugar in the grape, making it luscious and rich.

 $10.00
PENFOLD'S GRANDFATHER TAWNY PORT, Australia

Heaven in a glass. Sexy and powerful nose of cognac, butter, caramel and orange. Silky.

 $16.00
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
BLACKTHORN FERMENTED CIDER, England

Dry, yet sweetly refreshing apple cider.

 $4.00
GROLSCH BLONDE, Holland

Light and pleasing. Easy to drink, crisp, refreshing.

 $3.50
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
WARSTEINER, Germany

Classic German Pilsner (lager). Light but flavorful.

 $4.00
WARSTEINER FRESH non-alc, Germany

 $3.50
ACME PALE ALE, California

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

 $4.00
WHITBREAD PALE ALE, England

Dry, mild bread dough and smokiness. Clean, simple and easy to drink.

 $4.50
WEXFORD IRISH CREAM ALE, 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

Dark red brown color topped by a thick lasting tan head. Silky, with nutty choco flavors.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%

 $4.00
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
AVERY The KAISER IMPERIAL OKTOBERFEST 9.37% Colorado

22 oz. True amber in the glass, creamy and full brown ale with caramel and coriander finish

 $9.00
THEAKSTON'S OLD PECULIER, England

Faint nut and caramel aroma, creamy texture, warm finish

 $4.50
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.

 $4.50
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.

 $9.00
AVERY HOG HEAVEN BARLEYWINE STYLE ALE, Colorado

22 oz. Intense dry-hop nose and alcohol content are perfectly balanced for a caramel candy-like malt finish. 9.2%

 $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
'06 FOUR GRACES PINOT NOIR, Willamette, Oregon

Feminine and graceful on the tongue but not shy on flavor. Think of drinking roses.

 $10.00
'06 TOAD HALL CELLARS PINOT NOIR, Napa, California

Smooth with lovely black cherry fruit and caramel overtones.

 $9.00
'05 PALLISER ESTATE PINOT NOIR, Martinborough, NZ

Perfumed nose. Bold blast of black cherry fruit. Broad shouldered, with notes of earth that add interest.

 $11.00
'06 DOLIUM WINERY MALBEC, Mendoza, Argentina

Rich and plush with dark black fruit that remains vibrant on the tongue.

 $7.00
'05 JED STEELE SHOOTING STAR ZINFANDEL, Mendocino County, California

Dark berries underscore flavors of mocha and black pepper, with notes of baked chocolate on the finish.

 $6.50
'04 CLOS LA CHANCE MERLOT, California

Four years of age have matured the fruit, yet fresh underlying brightness remains.

 $7.50
'03 TENUTA D'ARCENO CHIANTI RESERVA, Italy

An Italian classic. Very smooth, with violet tones and hints of tar on the finish.

 $9.00
'05 TOAD HALL CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa, California

Elegant estate grown black currant fruit with notes of cedar and spice, and a caramel and chocolate finish.

 $8.00
'03 CAPARONE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Paso Robles, CA

Pretty nose with Bing cherry fruit boasting notes of cellared fruit touched with prune accents.

 $7.50
'04 ST. FRANCIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Sonoma, CA

Dark cassis fruit that's smooth, showing notes of chocolate and oak. Powerful, yet remains elegant.

 $8.50
'07 STEELE CABERNET FRANC ROSE, Lake County, California

Gorgeous floral aromas w mouth watering strawberry and watermelon essences.

$7.50
'07 ANDALUNA WINEMAKER'S SELECTION TORRONTES, Argentina

Powerfully aromatic with white peach aromas. Rich and creamy with notes of bright lime. Great length.

 $6.00
'06 JOLLET COTEAUX DU LAYON, Loire, France

Luscious and mouthfilling. Like drinking golden fruit drizzled with honey.

 $8.50
'07 MURPHY-GOODE SAUVIGNON BLANC, The FUME, Alexander Valley, CA

Upfront herbaceous aromas lead to juicy citrus taste of tangerine.

 $7.50
'07 VINA ROBLES SAUVIGNON BLANC, Paso Robles, CA

Fresh herbs on nose, with bright crisp grapefruit flavors and a creamy finish.

 $6.50
'06 SANTA RITA MEDALLA REAL CHARDONNAY, Casa Blanca, Chile

Perfect balance of richly textured buttered tropical fruit, yet remains vibrant on the tongue.

 $7.50
'04 RUTZ CELLARS MAISON GRAND CRU CHARDONNAY, Russian River Valley, CA

Enticing floral nose touched with caramel. Refreshing balance between rich vanillan notes from oak and gentle refreshing citrus on the finish.

 $7.50
'07 SEEBRUCH NIERSTEINER ROSENBERG RIESLING, Rheinhessen, Germany

Pleasing floral aromas are mingled with exotic spices. Fresh summer fruit on the finish.

 $7.00

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.

A Taste For Wine
241 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 895-1623
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  • Great beers and wines that are hard to find and you won't soon forget
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