Wine list
Wine by the Glass
White Wine
Bell Chardonnay 11.00
Butterfield Station Chardonnay 6.00
Kendall-Jackson Select Chardonnay 8.00
La Caplana Gavi di Gavi 7.00
Scolaris Pinot Grigio 8.00
Bell Sauvignon Blanc 9.00
Beringer White Zinfandel 6.00
Monmousseau Vouvray 7.00
Château Thieuley Bordeaux 9.00
Korbel Brut 6.50
Red Wine
Butterfield Station Cabernet Sauvignon 6.00
Fetzer Valley Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 8.50
Leaping Lizards Cabernet Sauvignon 6.00
Dominique Piron Beaujolais Villages 7.00
Butterfield Station Merlot 6.00
Fetzer Valley Oaks Merlot 7.50
Trentadue Merlot 9.00
Masciarelli Montepulciano 7.00
Deen de Bortoli Vat 10 Pinot Noir 8.00
Butterfield Station Shiraz 6.00
DeLoach Zinfandel 7.00
Local and Other Beers
Berkshire Brewing Company – “BBC”, South Deerfield (22oz) 6.50
Black & Tan “Shabadoo,” Lost Sailor IPA, Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale
Extra Special Bitter Ale, Farmer Brown, Pied pIPA
Amstel Lite, Bass, Budweiser, Bud Lite, Corona, Harp Lager, Heineken, Rolling Rock, Sam Adams, St Pauli non-alcoholic, Smithwick’s Ale 4.00
Guinness ‘draft’ 5.00
100 NV Moet & Chandon White Star 85.00
(The world's largest selling French champagne. Soft and rather floral with orchard fruit
emerging on the delightful, long finish. An elegant and classic choice.)
102 NV Taittinger, Brut 87.00
(Discreet, persistent mousse with fine bubbles. Brilliant, golden straw yellow color.
Aromas of peach, vanilla pod, and white flowers. Flavors of fresh fruit and honey. A
delightful youthful zest.)
105 NV Piper-Heidsieck, Brut 80.00
(Well-rounded and toasty with flavors of citrus and honey. Medium-bodied and lively!)
108 Freixenet, Cordon Negro, Brut, Spain 30.00
(The “black bottle bubbly” and the no 1 imported sparkler. Apple-citrus aromas, light, breezy,
clear, bright citrus flavors of tangerine, lemon & pith. A sparkly and dry vivaciousness.)
111 Domaine Chandon, Blanc de Noirs 40.00
(A delicate salmon color. Red fruit flavors of dark cherry, currant, strawberry, cassis
and blackberry. A soft, lingering, creamy textured finish.)
113 Monmousseau, Vouvray Brut 25.00
(100% chenin blanc, full, fruity, with the delicate touch of honey and quince jelly on the palate.)
115 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs, Napa 50.00
(From the original ultra-premium California sparkling winery, it sets the standard for what
is possible. Very elegant, layered flavors, hints of strawberry in the bouquet: complex, dry.)
117 Korbel, Brut 30.00
(America’s favorite bottle-fermented sparkler! Light, crisp, spicy fruit flavors – an
affordable pleasure.)
119 Jean-Luc Joillot, Cremant de Bourgogne 28.00
(Smoky bramble spice with the structure to be expected from this grower, president of
the Winemakers’ Association in Pommard. Good depth of fruit and some evident tannin.)
122 Jean-Luc Joillot, Beaumont des Crayères, Fleur de Prestige, Brut 45.00
(A classy sparkler from this 50-year old estate with enticing candied fruit aromas.
Delicate apricot, plum, honey & vanilla notes. Complex, toasty, biscuity, full bodied:
tremendous character.)
125 Jean-Luc Joillot, Beaumont des Crayères, Grand Prestige, Brut 45.00
(Light golden with pinprick bubbles. Luscious butter and almond aromas. Lively effervescence,
tight flavor. A delicate, crisp, most delicious sparkler.)
Red Wines
200 Bell Wine Cellars, Claret 55.00
(Blended from select barrel lots of Bell’s cabernet. Deep ruby in color, rich fruit aromas and
licorice, plum, violets. Liively and bright, toasty oak flavors, elegant tannins. Like a cabernet
that doesn’t “bite.”)
203 Butterfield Station, Cabernet Sauvignon 21.00
(Ripe, round, this cabernet is soft and easy on the palate; there are no edges, here!
Silver Medalist San Francisco Chronicle competition. )
206 Fetzer, Valley Oaks, Cabernet Sauvignon 28.00
(Gentle, pleasing aroma. Generous black fruit (cherries, blackberries, blackcurrant) and
plummy jam. A very subtle hint of oak in this bottle. Full-bodied, not too dry.)
209 Kendall-Jackson, Vintner's Reserve, Cab Sauvignon 37.00
(A real "sleeper" from KJ. Rich, full-bodied, supple and harmonious. A range of black
cherry, juicy plum, herb, olive, soft toasty oak and spice. Polished, silky, and stellar.)
212 Leaping Lizard, Cabernet Sauvignon 20.00
(Brimming with fresh flavors: black cherry, cassis, blackberry liqueur. Medium, smooth,
and easy with a hint of chocolate and a good deal of oak. Super value! )
215 Lolonis, Cabernet Sauvignon (organic) Wine grower’s selection 51.00
(Ladybugs are used at this vineyard to combat pests. A lot of nicely balanced pomegranate
and berry with black pepper & a hint of mint. A standard others vineyards shoot for.)
218 Butterfield Station, Merlot 21.00
(A rich blend of ripe plum and cherry fruit, spiced with a touch of oak and cedar. Quaffable.)
221 Fetzer, Valley Oaks, Merlot 22.00
(An incredible buy. Supple and smooth, this wine entices with oak-spice aromas and
intriguing hints of menthol and anise.)
224 Robert Keenan, Merlot 62.00
(Dense, rich, concentrated - dark ruby-purple color, plenty of black cherry and
currant fruit intermixed with espresso roast and earth notes. Big and fabulous.)
227 Schug, Merlot 42.00
(Bright and fairly opaque ruby red, notes of boysenberry, mocha, cedar. Quite “sauvage” !)
(When merlot reaches this level, you should expect deep, powerful flavors of black plum and
cherry wrapped in a silky frame. You get it here. Hints of sweet vanilla and butterscotch –
mouthfilling, rich and ripe. Some call it the cabernet lover’s merlot! Major league!)
230 Trentadue, Merlot 29.00
(Exuberant, spicy, peppery, herbal and black cherry and berry fruit... Voluptuous depth.)
233 Deen de Bortoli, Vat 10, Pinot Noir 24.00
(Strawberry, spice and earthiness with a hint of zing. Natural yeast in this first
class Australian wine. Some reasonably priced wines are like false friends that let you down
at the end You won’t get that with this pinot – a very clean and lingering finish.)
234 Foris, Pinot Noir 35.00
(An amazing pinot with the inviting aroma of roses. Soft fruits, dark cherries, a touch of smoky oak.
On the lighter side of medium bodied, yet intensely flavored with a mouthwatering finish.)
235 Rosemount, Pinot Noir 22.00
(To be drunk now. Fresh, lively red apple and cherry fruits but with crisp acidity. Look for the softly
lingering aftertaste of wood smoke and plums – hallmarks of this classic and elegant pinot.)
239 St Gregory, Pinot Noir 37.00
(A transparent cranberry red, burgundian in style, with rich, full flavors of ripe black cherries,
toasty oak and hints of earth. Ripe tannins, soft acidity and a velvety mouth-feel. A luscious wine
with no sting in the tail.)
242 Schug, Pinot Noir 37.00
(Silky bodied, youthful, moderately viscous. Winsome aromas of strawberry, hay, root beer,
cherry cola, peppermint, and juicy fruit gum. Lively, sweet tart and a gripping finish.)
244 Wild Horse, Pinot Noir 45.00
(If you haven’t tried a wine from this stellar stable, you’re in for a treat. Strawberry and raspberry
first thing on the palate, this wine then just bursts with aromas and flavors: dried cherry, vanilla,
cinnamon. What a rich, lingering mouthful. Superb!)
245 Butterfield Station, Shiraz 21.00
(Pleasing complexities of dried plum, apricot, and cherry spiced with clove and pepper. A very
good midweek wine. )
251 DeLoach, Zinfandel 22.00
(Zin specialists that capture the brash, wild berry flavors of the grape. Scents of
raspberry jam, vanilla, fresh berries and hints of spice. Bright, lively, and full-bodied.)
254 Rutherford Ranch, Zinfandel 30.00
(Deep garnet colored zin; full- bodied with fragrance of black raspberries, cherries,
cedar, and spice. A hint of sweet oak spice at the finish. Delicious!)
257 Château la Fleur Cravignac, St Emilion Grand Cru 55.00
(Excellent, upfront, robust wine. Well-structured, full of fruit on the palate, long and elegant
with a hint of underlying vanilla oak and spice on the finish.)
260 Château Brun-Despagne, Bordeaux Supérieur 20.00
(Incredibly rich, mellow, unctuous, fruity. Great intensity. Firm, lingering finish. A great choice
at a great price for a bordeaux of such character!)
266 Dominique Piron, Les Vignes de Pierreux, Beaujolais Villages 25.00
(Deep seductive color, redolent of strawberries and ripe, sweet cherries. It is a chillable red,
as it should be, smooth and dry.)
269 Villa Girardi, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico 80.00
(Wow! Dark garnet and a rich, fruity flavor with ripe plum, liquorice, tobacco and fig notes.
An opulent, complex, first-class Italian classic and a spectacular treat.)
272 Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 21.00
(Dark chocolate aroma, blackberry and dark cherry fruit – this is the wine for the montepulciano
grape fan. Lush and velvety – a terrific value for money.)
White wines
300 Bell Wine Cellars, Chardonnay 50.00
(Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks retains the beautiful, crisp fruit flavors of this
delightful chardonnay. More European in style than Californian, with restrained use of oak
& no stirring allows pineapple and tropical fruit flavors to flourish.)
303 Butterfield Station, Chardonnay 21.00
(Crisp apple, soft peach, a delicate taste of butter rum and mellow, vanilla-toasted oak.)
305 Kendall-Jackson, Select, Chardonnay 25.00
(Kendall-Jackson’s chardonnays are among the most widely known and consistent of all.
Softer in style, with ripe fruit flavors combining apple with hints of pear and cinnamon.)
307 Rusack, Chardonnay 36.00
(Graceful orange blossom, Fuji apple and citrus notes are highlighted in this appealingly
crisp white wine. Elegant, even sublime.)
309 Saintsbury, Chardonnay 36.00
(Refined elegance. A delicious wine with a wonderful mix of ripe tropical fruits, mangoes
and peaches. Subtle toasty oak flavors. A really classy wine and a luscious chardonnay.)
311 Silverado, Chardonnay 50.00
(Toasty ripe apple aromas, with a zippy mineral note. Flavors of fruit cobbler, vanilla. Medium
to full body, supple, silky, and inviting. A lingering gracefulness: at its best right now.)
317 Bell Wine Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc 35.00
(A world class sauvignon blanc: lively crisp and bright fruit flavors, more melony than
grassy and herbal. Cold fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain beautiful, crisp fruit flavors.)
319 Frog’s Leap, Sauvignon Blanc 38.00
(A classic sauvignon blanc with seductive aromas of lemongrass, minerals, and bright floral
notes. Bracing, refreshing, with citrus, white peach, and granite flavors, this bright wine
is a great treat, and you’d never mistake it for a chardonnay!)
323 La Caplana, Gavi di Gavi 28.00
(Distinctive and refreshing, full bodied and rich. Fruity and aromatic (lime and green apples!)
with mineral notes and a lovely citric finish. Wonderful both as an aperitif, and as an
accompaniment to fish and white meat dishes.)
324 Acacia, Pinot Noir Rosé 55.00
(Here’s a really nice rosé. We like it lightly chilled. Quite floral, but ripe, rich, and full on the
palate, not cloying in any way. An initial soft creaminess explodes into bright, fresh red fruits.
Bold enough to stand up to spiciness and meat, but also gentle enough to be a complement to fish.)
325 Monmousseau, Vouvray 22.00
(Lovely, classic, off-dry style. - silky-smooth, with aromas of honey, almond, quince,
ripe apples. Nice mix of residual sugar and zippy acidity. A terrific quaffing wine!
Year after year Monmousseau wins awards with its golden, toasty quality.)
326 Beringer, White Zinfandel 19.00
(Pretty in pink with a sparkling appearance in the glass. A citric, cherry edge to the nose
with candied fruit flavors: strawberry, pear, sherbet, blossoms. Eminently drinkable.)
328 Friederich, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Riesling Kabinett 20.00
(A sweeter white wine from hand selected, very ripe grapes. Fruity, crisp, an intensely
peachy bouquet. A noble wine that works with salads, chicken, and desserts, or as an aperitif.)
329 Emile Boeckel, Gewürztraminer 30.00
(Smell ripe stone fruit, peach, violets, lily of the valley, quince, rose petal, lychee,
and mineral – powerfully aromatic and very palate-pleasing.)
331 Macon-Péronne, Domaine des Légères 25.00
(A nutty, earthy, herbal nose. Lovely style, with ripe, sweet, apple fruit that hints at peach &
apricot. A fine core of mineral & lemon acidity that shimmers through to the finish. A hint of
creamy, mellow smokiness, but very delicately handled. Terrific stuff, a great burgundy. )
333 Château Thieuley, Domaine Courselle à la Sauve 26.00
(One of the best of a new generation of wines from Bordeaux by women winemakers. Think
apple, pear, peach, melon, even pineapple, with honeyed silvery-green notes & supple freshness.
Good length and balance with a smoky finish.)
335 Scolaris Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia 22.00
(Farming their land since 1924, the Scolaris family from the Collio district of Friuli is
renowned for producing some of Italy’s finest wines. Ripe, fresh, summer fruit flavors –
peaches, apple, pear, honey. Soft, generous, well-balanced. The fine minerality and
creamy “mouth-feel” are an awesome combo.)
Innkeeper Specials
When we visited Napa wineries and makers we knew and others that were new to us, we brought back a few bottles from several limited production vineyards specializing in select handcrafted wines. Many follow biodynamic farming where the whole vineyard is viewed as a living, interconnected organism – no synthetic fertilizers, no insecticides. You can’t easily find these wines here in the northeast, and they are spectacular. The quantities are very limited, so please ask your waitperson about availability.
RedS05 Caymus, Cabernet [3] 95.00
(Smooth, velvety, medium-weight, with complex, subtle tobacco & chocolate-tinged plum and currant aromas
and flavors. Graceful, harmonious and elegant, with plenty of silk and flavor that develops as it breathes.)
S06 Domaine Carneros, Avant Garde Merlot [3] 84.00
(In only its third vintage, this richly elegant old vine merlot has become a Carneros standard. Stick your nose
right into your glass and get a good whiff of that intensely dark chocolate & black tea aroma! Maybe
Some cherry, raspberries, spice? It’s fabulous, and it goes down a treat.)
S07 Showket Vineyards, Sangiovese [1] 75.00
(Rich and expansive with Sangiovese’s traditional crisp acidity. A showcase for this varietal’s berry and earthy
qualities with its rich textures and long cherry finish. Perfection.)
S09 Richard Perry Vineyards, Syrah [1] 75.00
(Handcrafted wine, chewy tannins, long finish. Spicy white pepper, a slight smokiness, aromas of violets and sage.
Deep fruit notes reverberate on the palate with accents of fresh herbs, chocolate, spice. Oh boy oh boy.)
S11 D-Cubed Cellars, Zinfandel [2] 80.00
(Powerful tannins, but elegant nevertheless. Smell the strawberries, blackberries, vanilla & wild mushrooms. The
rich flavors of black cherries and black pepper carry on through the fab finish.)
S13 Spelletich Alviso, Zinfandel [1] 50.00
(Breathe in deeply and smell blackberry, cocoa, sassafras, black cherry cola, anise, a dollop of vanilla crème,
spicy French plum. Long, smooth, lingering finish. Harvested by winemaker Barb Alviso by flavors, not sugar.
Delivers ripeness, natural acidity.)
S17 Las Bonitas, Syrah [1] 90.00
(Rich, expansive, full-bodied. Earthy aromas mingled with blackcurrant , tar, and a hint of toasty vanilla jumps
from the glass. Dense, ruby-purple colored syrah. Be prepared to have your socks knocked off!)
S19 Ahnfeldt, Cabernet Sauvignon [1] 100.00
(Wonderful wine with loads of fruit, balance, quality tannins. Breathe in cherry, cedar, rose water – a subtle
earthiness with cassis. Wow! What structure! Rich, expansive, full-bodied. Enjoy the long, resonating finish.)
White
S00 Taittinger Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé [3] 100.00
(A winery-only champagne, a delightful creamy strawberry bouquet with a hint of peach. Drink while it is young!
Pink doesn’t mean sweet – it’s a true Brut.)
We also have
Martinelli’s sparkling cider, 100% juice of fresh apples 10
Sutter Fre Brut, an alcohol free sparkling wine 10
Gavioli peach wine, green apple wine, alcohol free 8
Chester Hill Winery blueberry wine – Best Blue 18
Chester Hill Winery blueberry wine – New Blue 17
Chester Hill Winery blueberry wine & grape brandy – Bay Blue (375 ml) 15
West County Cider, Baldwin apple hard cider 10
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
Aberlour A'Bunadh 12.00 Ardbeg 10-year 10.00
Balvenie 10-year 8.00 Balvenie 12-year 10.00
Bruichladdich 10-year 11.00 Bunnahabhain 12-year 10.00
Dalwhinnie 15-year 9.00 Deanston 12-year 9.00
Glenfiddich 12-year 9.00 Glenfiddich 15-year 10.00
The Glenlivet 12-year 12.50 Glenmorangie 12-year 12.50
Highland Park 12-year 10.00 Lagavulin 16-year 11.00
Laphroaig 10-year 10.00 The Macallan 12-year 10.00
The Macallan 18-year 19.00 Oban 14-year 10.00
Scott's Selection Highland Park 21-year 25.00
Speyburn 10-year 7.00 Talisker 18-year 13.00
Tobermory 10-year 7.00
SINGLE MALT TASTING FLIGHTS
2¼ ounces in all
Flight #1 $8.50
Speyburn - Bunnahabhain - The Glenlivet
Light aperitif malts from the Highlands
Flight #2 $9.50
Laphroaig 10-year - Balvenie 10-year - Glenfiddich 12-year
Peaty after-dinner restorative malts
Flight #3 $11.00
The Macallan 12-year - Oban 14-year - Lagavulin 16-year
Fragrant, complex, and smooth nightcap malts
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