Avino’s Wine Menu

White
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay $14
L’Exception Chardonnay $16
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc $12
Casal Thaulero Pinot Grigio $12
Relax Riesling $12
Fulgerson Moscato $12
Costal Ridge White Zinfandel $12
Ame du Vin Rosé $12

Red
Liberty School Cabernet $14
Substance Cabernet $12
Deloach Pinot Noir $12
Martin Ray Pinot Noir $14
Carpineto Chianti $12
Ca’Momi Merlot $12
Trapiche Broquel Malbec $12
Carpozo Sangiovese $12

White
000 Fouriner Sancerre Les Belles Vignes $32
001 Meiomi Chardonnay $19
002 Domaine Serge Laporte Sancerre $32

Red
003 Meiomi Pinot Noir $25
004 Carpineto Chianti $22
005 Martin Ray Pinot Noir $21
006 Cesari Amarone $48

Sparkling Wine by the Bottle
180 Vueve Clicquot Brut $85
181 Moet and Chandon $70
182 Korbel $28

Chardonnay
010 Kendall Jackson, California $52
A hint of toasted oak and butter rounds out the long, lingering finish.
015 Domaine Frederic Lornet, Cotes du Jura, France $65
Focused, mineral driven wine.
017 House of Smith- CH Substance $40
Mouth-filling tangerine, lemon curd, and butterscotch. Silky and rich to the last long sip
018 Decoy, California $42
Refreshing acidity with vanilla and toasted almonds adding complexity to a long finish.
019 Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley $100
Notes of butterscotch, marzipan, and grilled pineapple emerge through a long finish.

Pinot Grigio
020 Santa Margherita, Italy $65
Clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste.
021 Borgo Magredo, Italy $40
Medium body. Fresh acidity and a bright finish.
022 Alta Via, Italy $40
Packed with flavors of Granny Smith apples and ripe pear with a honey-laced finish
023 Barone Fini Alto Adige $52
Flavros of rich, ripe cherry and plum are enriched by a smooth, deep, and full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc
036 Mohua, New Zealand $40
Aromas of lime, lemongrass, and sweet bay leaf combine with a succulent ripe citrus palate
039 St. Supery Dollarhide Ranch $60
Grapefruit & lime zest follow ripe pear and toasted oak encourage a round, rich mouth feel
040 Peregrine, New Zealand $66
Expressive aromas, delicately textured palate of lemongrass, luscious citrus & tropical fruit.
041 Yealands, New Zealand $42
Aromas of stone fruit & flavors of grapefruit followed by a crisp mineral finish
Gavi
042 Beni di Batasiolo, Italy $49
Fresh and floral, with good intensity and persistence. Aromas of pear, lime, and hint of lily

Rose
047 Domaine J. Laurens, Sparkling La Rose No. 7, $40
Palate that boasts red fruits and vigorous fullness of flavor.
048 Tour Campanets Cotreaux D’AIX en Provence $40
Certified Organic. Flavors of wild strawberries and other red fruits.
049 Domaine de Mourchon Loubie, Rhone Valley $40
Good acidity, is refreshing, full of fruit and has a good length
050 Carpineto Dogajolo Rosato $40
Broad and fresh with complex fruity aromas that end with a clean finish.

Sancerre
054 Domaine Jean-Paul Balland $60
A lively attack, generous maturity. White peach, pink grapefruit, quince elegant minerality
055 Fournier, Les Belles Vignes $66
Exotic aromas of mango, papaya, and lime with thyme other herbs. Bright, crisp acidity

Reisling
065 Schloss Saarstein $40
A brisk, electric white, with peach, ripe apple, and mineral flavors

Chenin Blanc
080 Domaine Lavigne, Saumur Blanc, France $40
Lithe and springy, with dashes of pears, grapefruits and lemons
Falanghina
092 Azienda Agricola Di Meo$65
Intense hints of apple, lychee, dried fruit and thyme. Savour, good body, & persistent finish

Muscat
100 Juan Gil Blanco $40 Clean, very fresh and fruity with an interesting acidity and presence of citrus

Chardonnay, Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc
101 Carpineto Dogojolo $40
Medium body with agreeable acidity and a dry, pleasantly velvety, soft finish

Cabernet Sauvignon
107 St Supery, Napa Valley $100
Blackberry jam, luscious dark fruit, terrific structure, elegant oak & a hint of anise to close
108 Carpineto, Toscana Farnito, $65
Full-bodied, rich, and persistent, with elegant tannins and a structured finish.
109 Durant & Booth, Bourbon Barrel Aged, Napa Valley $50
Flavors of brown sugar, sweet vanilla, baking spice and hints of toasted oak
110 EG by Educated Guess, North Coast California $40
Rich, ripe, and well-structured with flavors of juicy blackberry and cherry fruit.
111 Educated Guess, Napa Valley $55
Cherry fruit, cocoa, hints of mint all tied together with a creamy French vanilla middle.
116 Ravel & Stich, California $40
Aromatics of dark cherry and vanilla, complemented by flavors on the palate of dark fruits
117 Austin, Paso Robles $52
Silky tannins, complements of black currant, vanilla, and dark chocolate
118 Passing By, Paso Robles $199
Black cherry, sandalwood, smoked meats, coffee, roasted hazelnuts, smoked cedar
119 Palermo, Napa Valley $115
Dark fruits & a mid-palate bolstered with redcurrant, bay leaf & reemergence of cassis.
120 The Prisoner, Napa Valley $120
Rich fruit flavors are enhanced by subtle notes of cedar, vanilla, and toasted coconut. A lush and layered palate, offering a velvety texture and a long, smooth finish.
121 Clos Du Val, Napa Valley $150
Bright flavors of cranberry, red plum, cherry, and lavender are intertwined with supple tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, smooth finish.

Merlot
122 Waterbrook Reserve, Washington $48
The soft, juicy, and plush palate presents interwoven layers of dark fruit.
123 Educated Guess, California $40
Dark plum, wild berries, cassis and chocolate are well integrated with French oak.
124 Peju, Napa Valley $75
Flavors of raspberry, cherry, cocoa and currants, with a hint of spice on the finish.
125 Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley $100
Velvety tannins and lively acidity to luxurious layers of plum, candied black cherry, red licorice and sweet baking spices

Pinot Noir
133 Buena Vista, Sonoma Coast $65
Cranberry, plum and orange peel provide lively savory notes with a touch of minerality.
134 McCall, North Fork $48
Bright acidity with rich tones of strawberry and cherry throughout.
137 Pfluger Buntsandstein, Germany $45
Grown on colored sandstone (Buntsandstein) with earthy, herbal components.
138 Educated Guess, Sonoma County $45
Rich, and concentrated in color and texture, strawberry, dark plum, wild berry fruit.
139 Angel’s Ink, California $40
Fruit forward on the palate with an integrated warm spice oak presence

Shiraz/Syrah
142 Milbrandt, Washington $60
Full bodied, firm, polished, black fruits, black licorice
143 MCK Motor City Kitty, Washington $75
Blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, crushed stone undertones
145 Casteani Marujo $65
Variety of blackcurrant, spices, dried herbs, and flowers and juicy fruit notes

Zinfandel
150 The Biker, Paso Robles $40
Fruit forward with a bright hit of acid at the end. Amazing and fruity
155 Predator, California $40
An intense, full-bodied wine with dark fruits, cherry, and spice
156 Decoy $40
Elegant structure that includes supple, refined tannins, balanced acidity and notes of French vanilla and toasty oak

Granacha
170 Atteca, Spain $40
Toasted oak give a hint to the incredibly deep and complex flavors

Malbec
172 Clos Triguedina $62
Tannins are richly balanced by dark fruits, licorice gives bitterness that will soften

Petit Verdot
174 RUCA Malen, Argentina $40
Full-bodied wine with concentrated fruit flavors, a balanced acidity, velvety texture

Cairanne
175 Domaine de Dionysus La Cigalette, France $40
The palate is round, powerful and delicious with aromas of red fruits

Mencia
177 Pago de los Abuelos Vinas Centenarias $42
Spicy, peppery notes mingle with dark cherry, boysenberry and subtle macerated herb.

Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah Blend
201 Gaia, Argentina $40
Hints of violets, blackberries, plums, truffles and spices. Made with organic grapes.

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre Blend
205 Domaine de Pignan, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition Rouge $83
Flavors of blackcurrant and blueberry with overtone of thyme.

Cabernet & Merlot Blend
231 Grottaia Toscana Rosato $45
Fresh and ethereal aromas with slight notes of red fruits and violets

Monastrell & Cabernet Blend
233 Bodegas El Nido Clio $95
Spices, vegetal, toasted notes, deep mineral undertones with a steel
234 El Coto Riserva. Spain $50
Smooth and spicy with ripe plum and soft herb; strong structure and good complexity

Temprianillo, Garnacha, Syrah
235 Marques de Caceres $55
Palate flavors of raspberry, cherry, and subtle spices, with a versatile character.

Sangiovese/Syrah
236 Certosa di Belriguardo Toscano Rosso Baccano $45
Black cherry, licorice, and violets with medium body, bright acidity and clean finish.

Proprietary Red Blend
256 Pendulum, Washington $40
Spicy and fruit forward flavors of plum and raspberry mingle with sweet tobacco leaf.

Rioja Spanish Red Blend
258 Martinez Lacuesta, Spain $55
Elegant finish with sensations of oakiness, tasty and well structured

Graciano, Syrah, Tannat, Grenache
259 Hell’s Kitchen $155
Cherry, blue bruits, lavender, sarsaparilla, briar, menthol, caramelized game, and cedar

Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
260 Bodegas Juan Gil Jumilla, Spain $80
Complex, well-structured, rounded, very persistent with roasted, cocoa and spice hints

Chianti
261 Carpineto Classico $40
On the mid palate the wine displays some red berries along with mild minty notes.
262 Carpineto Riserva $46
The palate is long and velvety, full-bodied, generous and warm.
265 Luiano Classico $40
Holds together, depth, tannins tight, balanced, and organized with prolonged finish
Primitivo
266 Casale Ciliani $40
Spicy trails on the mouth and cloves

Montepulciano D’Abruzzo (1L)
267 Gia $55
Firmly structured with fine, smooth tannins and a full body.

Valpolicella
275 Cesari Mara $42
Full bodied with ripe fruit flavors, smooth, elegant, with a persistent warm finish.
277 Podere Poiano $50
Strawberry, blueberry and subtle chocolate oak notes. Rich mid-palate is followed by fresh acidity and structured tannins.
278 Cassiano $40
Aromas of red fruits & subtle spice flow onto an elegant & refined palate with a long finish
279 Mezzapiano Ripasso $40
Nose is pleasantly fruity & a bit spicy; the taste is brawny and soft, with a lush and long
Turione
290 Casteani Turione $40
Long fruity persistence, pairs well with red meat and matured cheese
Barbera D’Alba
312 Viberti La Gemella $40
Juicy red fruit nose with clear notes of blueberry and earthy touches.

Amarone
310 Cesari $75
Rich flavors of plums, dried red berries and spice. Elegant and warm with a velvety mouthfeel. Incredibly long, persistent finish that lingers on the palate.
311 Costa Arente $150
Great elegance with intense notes of plums and vanilla on palate. Bright acidity is well balanced with firm tannns. Long lingering finish and great concentration and complexity.
Nebbiolo
326 Viberti Giovanni, Langhe Nebbiolo $40
“The Baby Barolo” full-bodied, approachable red with a pleasant fruity nose
327 Orlando Abrigo, Barbaresco Meruzzano $67
Toasted hazelnut, espresso, and the merest hint of dried cherry
328 Famiglia Rivetti Langhe $66
Cherry, Alpine herbs, licorice and tar, and orange zest and rose water with silky tannins

Super Tuscan
364 Lui Luiano $65
Full-bodied, complex fruit flavors and bold tannins, aged in oak barrels
368 Certosa di Belriguardo Inno $40
Round with good acidity, persistent and harmonious tannin
369 Ruffino Modus $50
Rich with silky tannins and flavors of mature blackberry fruit and cocoa
Brunello Di Montalcino
374 Carpineto $110
A fleshy style whose richness offsets the leafy tannins
375 San Polino $125
Dark red fruit on the palate, lively and juicy on entry

Barolo
389 Viberti Giovanni, Buon Padre $82
Elegant aromas of dried fruit, rich spice, full bodied, dry tannins, long finish
390 Viberti Giovanni, Barolo San Pietro Riserva $200
Full-bodied with pleasant bitter hints, dry tannins and a lengthy finish.
Morellino
391 Heba $40
Flavors of wild blackberry and raspberry with supple, velvet tannins, and a long finish.
Rosso di Montalcino
400 Pinino $80
Full-bodied, with dense, velvety tannins, lovely texture and long finish.
401 Carpineto $65
A touch of bright acidity, reminiscent of white cherry and cranberry with a lengthy finish
402 Martoccia $45
Blend of black cherry and wild berry, complimented with nuances of vanilla and spice

Nobile Di Montepulciano
403 Carpineto $55
Dry, harmonic, fruity and velvety, with an elegant texture and long finish.
404 Vigneto Poggio Sant' Enrico $110
Full bodied with black fruit intensity, big structure with supple tannins, persistent finish

Sangiovese
405 Umberto Cesari $40
Dry wine with a rich taste balanced with slight tannins and a harmonious, long finish
406 Montecarlo Etichetta Blu $40
Velvety, wide and dense taste at the beginning, with clear but rounded tannins and it is well balanced and persistent.
407 Casteani Sessanta $40
Vibrant in the mouth, with its crispy and salty tannins
Rosso Veneto
408 Duo $40
Raspberries, blueberries and red currants sweep you away
Nero D’ Avola
409 Coste A Preola $45
Rich, intense, soft on the palate, rightly tannins, with excellent persistence

Albarossa
410 Bricco dei Guazzi Piemonte $63
Red berries and notes of roasting and leather, taste is round but full with a tannic profile

Dolcetto D’Alba
411 Beni di Batasiolo Dolcetto d'Alba $49
Ruby red with purple tinges, fruity and vinous, with notes of fresh crushed red fruit. Full bodied and rich with a pleasantly bitter finish