Menu of Northside Bistro St. Thomas USVI

White Wine

:: Riesling, Foris 2007 Rogue Valley, Oregon :: $9 per glass $34 per bottle
White peach, wildflowers are the primary fruit aromas with a nice mineral finish

:: Cotes Du Rhone Blanc, Paul Joboulet Aine Parallele 45, 2007 France :: $8 p/g $30 p/b
Medium to full bodied with aromas of fresh white flowers and a nice long finish

:: Pinot Grigio, Bertani Velante 2008 Veneto, Italy :: $8 p/g $30 p/b
Fresh crisp with aromes of apple, pear & peach with citrus notes and clean finish

:: Sauvignon Blanc, Babich 2009 Marlborough New Zealand:: $8 p/g $30 p/b
Light & crisp with melon, pineapple and citrus

:: Chardonnay, Napa Cellars 2008 Napa,California :: $8 p/g $30 p/b
Flowers of green apple, apricot and citrus blossoms

:: White Zinfandel, Haleys Mill 2006 California :: $6 p/g $22 p/b
Very refreshing with a hint of sweetness, strawberry, cranberry, and sweet honey flavors finishing with a crisp finish

Red Wine

:: Pinot Noir, Chateau De Sancerre 2007 Loire, France :: $9 p/b $ 34 p/g
Smooth, complex & elegant in style with flavors of red and blue berries, long, lingering finish

:: Merlot, Tortoise Creek 2006 Central Coast, California :: $8 p/g 30 p/b
A well balanced wine with notes of blackberry, plum and cherries

:: Malbec, Luigi Bosca 2006 Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina :: $9 p/g 34 p/b
Full bodied with aromas of ripe berries, spice & black pepper/finishes with layers of fig and cocoa

:: Zinfandel, Terra d"Orro 2006 Amador County, California :: $7 p/g 26 p/b
Flavors of blackberry spice and pepper with a long finish of dried fruit, cocoa and oak

:: Cabernet Sauvignon, Kaiken Ultra 2006, Mendoza, Argentina :: $8 p/g 30 p/b
Beautiful black currant and cherry notes with silky tannins & a hint of spicy, savory fruit

:: Shiraz, McWilliams 'Hanwood Estate' 2006, Australia :: $8 p/g 30 p/b
Layers of plum & raspberry fruit flavors with subtle vanilla overtones & a hint of spice

:: Chocolate Amore, Trentadue NV .375 Sonoma California :: $10 p/g 38 p/b
Deep dark chocolate notes with a hint of tootsie roll candy, with a long sweet finish

Bubbles

:: Carousel Classique Brut NV Loire Valley, France :: $8 p/g $30 p/b

Dessert Wine

::Mer Soleil Late 2004 Late Harvest White Wine 375 ml bottle :: $8 p/g $30 p/b
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County.

Champagne & Sparkling

Champagne is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, & Pinot Meunier. Both the Brut & Rose are dry. Moscato d'Asti is a sweet Italian sparkling wine.

:: Besserat de Bellefon NV "Cuveé des Moines" Champagne :: $98

:: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut Champagne :: $90

:: Moët & Chandon Champagne Imperial Brut Champagne :: $88

:: Moët & Chandon Champagne Rosé Imperial Champagne :: $110

:: Besserat de Bellefon NV "Cuveé des Moines" Rosé Champagne :: $118

:: Moscato d'Asti Azienda Agricola Elvio di Tintero Paolo Piedmonte, Italy :: $31

:: Tattinger Brut Domaine Carneros 2005 Carneros, California :: $62

:: Moët & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rosé Champagne :: $147

French Whites

Burgundy whites are made from Chardonnay grapes exhibiting dry, flinty, classic Chablis characteristics; pairs well with fish, white meats, & salads.

:: Savigny-Lès-Beaune, "Serpentieres" Domaine Pierre Guillemont 2006 Burgundy, France :: $87

:: Pouilly-Fuissé, "Les Reisses" Domaine Robert Denogent 2005 Burgundy, France :: $85

:: Pouilly-Fuissé, Louis Jadot 2007 Burgundy, France :: $53

:: Meursault, "En la Barre" Domaine Francois Jobard 2005 Burgundy, France :: $138

:: Marsannay, "Clos du Roy" Domaine Regis Bouvier 2006 Burgundy, France :: $77

Sancerre & Pouily-Fumé are Sauvignon Blancs that tend to have gooseberry & grapefruit flavors. Saumur & Vouvray are Chenin Blancs which can have a sweet, but dry flavor. Wines from the Loire Valley pair well with shellfish & salads.

:: Vouvray, Les Lys Boutielle Blanche Cave de Vouvray 2007 Loire, France :: $25

:: Sancerre, "Silex" Domaine Hubert Brochard 2007 Loire, France :: $43

:: Pouilly Fumé,, Domaine Hubert Brochard 2007 Loire, France :: $38

:: Savoie, Vin de Savoie "Les Abymes" Domaine Andre & Michel Quenard 2007 Loire, France :: $36

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauv. Blanc is a crisp, light white wine with grassy, apple, citrus & herbal notes, pairs well with thick sauces, stews, light herbal &/or tangy foods, or grilled poultry.

:: C&T Cellars "Skinny Dip"2008 Napa Valley, California :: $42

:: Saint Clair "Vicars Choice" 2007 Marlborough, New Zealand :: $31

:: Lail "Blue Print" 2007 Napa Valley, California :: $82

:: Starlane 2006 Santa Ynez, California :: $47

:: Kim Crawford 2009 Marlborough, New Zealand :: $36

:: Crocker & Starr 2007 Napa Valley, California :: $62

:: Halleck 2006 "Little Sister" Sonoma, California :: $62

:: Chalk Hill 2005 Sonoma, California :: $61

:: White Haven 2008 Marlborough, New Zealand :: $51

:: Dry Lands, Sav Blanc 2008, Marlborough, new Zealand :: $38

Other White Varietals

Gewürztraminers have aromas of lychee, flowers & spice. Rieslings have floral, citrus, honey, apricot, and peach. Both have dry & sweet styles (sweet styles listed here). Balances well with bitter foods &/or spicy foods, also complements fruity dishes. Chenin Blanc has high acidity with red apples & melon notes. Viognier typically has a floral nose, low to medium acidity, & a rich, round mouthfeel.

120 :: Riesling, LSV Poets Leap (by Armin Diel) 2007 Columbia Valley, Washington :: $49

121 :: Riesling Kabinett, S.A. Prüm 'Blue Slate' 2006 Germany :: $42

122 :: Gewürztraminer, Adler Fels, 2006 Russian River, California :: $32

123 :: Gewürztraminer, Kathy Lynskey 2006 Marlborough, New Zealand :: $46

125 :: White Zinfandel, Haleys Mill 2008 California :: $22

126 :: Chenin Blanc/ Viognier, Pine Ridge 2008 California :: $32

Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris are the same grape. Typically a dry white wine, with mineral, lemon, or citrus flavors; great with light appetizers, yet holds its own with richer dishes.

130 :: Pinot Grigio, Bottega Vinaia 2008 Trentino, Italy :: $36

131 :: Pinot Gris, Alexana 2007 Willamette Valley, Oregon :: $85

132 :: Pinot Gris/Sauvignon Blanc, Vision Cellars 2007 Sonoma, California :: $44

133 :: Pinot Grigio, Santa Julia 2009 Mendoza, Argentina :: $30

Albariño exhibits fresh kiwi, peaches, citrus along with nice minerality. Rosé is typically bone dry made from a red wine with only a little skin contact. Both are great on summer days.

134 :: Albariño, Don Alegario 2006 Rias Baixas, Spain :: $44

135 :: Torrentes Organic, Santa Julia 2008 Mendoza, Argentina :: $36

136 :: Rosé, Solo Rosa 2007 Napa, California :: $38

137 :: Blanc Pescador NV Castillo Paerelada Emporda Spain :: $31

138 :: Rosenblum, Kathy's Cuvee, Viognier 2008, California :: $26

Chardonnay

Typically a rich white wine with characteristics including tropical fruit, vanilla & oak flavors; although can vary greatly. Chardonnay pairs great with lobster, crab, & medium-bodied foods with rich sauces.

200 :: Gemtree "Citrine" 2007 McLaren Vale, Australia :: $36

201 :: Hope Estate 2008 Hunter Valley, Australia :: $31

202 :: Cambell Cellars 2006 Rogue Valley, Oregon :: $28

203 :: Three Saints 2007 Santa Maria Valley, California :: $40

204 :: Arcadian "Sleepy Hollow Vineyard" 2005 Santa Lucia, California :: $94

205 :: DuMol "Chloe" 2005 Russian River, California :: $112

206 :: DuMol "Isobel" 2005 Russian River, California :: $112

207 :: Rossler Cellars "Alder Springs Vineyard" 2006 Sonoma, California :: $79

208 :: Hanzell Vineyards 2005 Sonoma, California :: $118

209 :: Reynolds Family 2006 Carneros, California :: $75

210 :: Varners "Foxglove" 2007 Santa Cruz, California :: $32

211 :: Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay 2007 Russian River, California :: $50

212 :: Robert Stemmler 2006 Carneros, California :: $57

213 :: Clos La Chance (Un Oaked) 2007 Central Coast, California :: $31

214 :: Poppy 2007 California :: $32

215 :: Haleys Mill 2008 California :: $22

216 :: Barnett "Sangiacomo Vineyard" 2007 Sonoma, California :: $76

217 :: Leaping Lizard 2007 Napa, California :: $34

French Reds

Bordeaux is red blend created with Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Cabernet Franc & Merlot. light in flavor with blackberry, black fruit, wood, & other notes.

300 :: Haut Medoc, Chateau Caronne Saint Gemme 2004 Bordeaux, France :: 44

301 :: Paulliac, Chateau Bellgrave 2005 Bordeaux, France :: 104

Beaujolais is very light, fruity, and easy to drink, made from the Gamay grape; Marsannay(& most Burgundy) is a Pinot Noir with a tannic mouth feel, but also good suppleness, with hints of wild blackberries, dried plums, & black currant.

302 :: Marsannay, Domaine Regis Bouvier "Montre-Cul" 2006 Burgundy, France :: 53

303 :: Beaujolais Villagers, Loius Jadot 2008 Burgundy, France :: 28

Southern Rhone red wines are highly diversified; both red & white.(including Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan & Cinsault). They're generally full bodied, rich in tannins, aromas of prune, undergrowth, chocolate, & ripe black fruit;.

304:: Cairanne, Domaine Catherine le Goeuil Cotes du Rhone 2006 Rhone, France :: 40

305:: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Charbonniere Cuvee Mourre de Perdix 2005 Rhone :: 94

306:: Vacqueyras, Vignerons de charactere Marquis de Fonseguille 2007 Rhone, France :: 32

307:: Vacqueyras, Vignerons de charactere Privilege des Vignerons 2008 Rhone, France :: 24

Italian & Spanish Reds

Both Chianti & Montepulciano are dry, bold red wines that have flavors of cherries, tobacco, & clay; they compliment well with braised meats & tomato based sauces.

317 :: Rocca delle Macie "Sasyr" 2006, Tuscany, Italy :: $44

318 :: Tignenello Antinori 2005 Tuscany, Italy :: $151

319 :: Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2004 Tuscany, Italy :: $155

320 :: Chianti Classico, Canonica A. Cerreto 2002 Tuscany, Italy :: $55

321 :: Chianti Classico, Villa Di Geggiano 2006 Tuscany, Italy :: $51

322 :: Chianti Reserva, Sensi 2004 Tuscany, Italy :: $42

323:: Chianti, Ruffino Reserva Ducale Oro Classico 2004 Tuscany, Italy :: $42

324 :: Montepulciano D' Abruzzo, Sensi 2007 Tuscany, Italy :: $26

Valpolicella is light bodied, high acid, with red cherries & raspberry that pair well with mushrooms, pastas, & tomato based sauces.

325 :: Masi Valpolicella Ronacosta 2006 Veneto, Italy :: $31

Barbera exhibits cherries , sweet & sour; pairs well pizza & pastas. Dolcetto has sweet red fruits, is medium in body & acidity; pairs well with duck & gamey meats. Barolos' flavors are thick & complex that have flavors of dark black fruits, aromas of tar, leather & truffles; pairs well with lamb or beef.

326 :: Barbera, Bruno Porro 2006 Piedmonte, Italy :: $44

327 :: Dolcetto, Suri Aldo Marenco 2006 Piedmonte, Italy :: $40

328 :: Barolo, Guido Porro Lazzairasco 2003 Piedmonte, Italy :: $90

330 :: Barolo, Michele Chiarlo 2003 Piedmonte, Italy:: $87

Riojas & Tempranillos have flavors of rich dark plums, blackberries, & tobacco spices; pair well with lamb or beef.

331:: Tempranillo blend, Abadia Retuerta Rivola Sardon De Duero 2005 Spain :: $32

333 :: GR 174, 2007 Priorat, Spain:: $45

334 :: Muga Rioja Reserva 2005 Tempranillo, Granacha, Spain :: $47

335 :: Muga Rioja Seleccion Especial 2004 Tempranillo, Granacha, Spain :: $72

336:: Masi, Campo Fiorin 2005 Corvina, Veronese, Italy :: $40

337:: Rioja, Marques de Caceres 2006, Spain :: $26