News from your Local Wine Shop / Bar (and a cheese list)

Hey Everyone

We hope you're all enjoying the lovely spring weather and not being bothered too much by all the pollen !

We're open this week, but next week we will be closed.  

We're planning on a big sale this Saturday, so check Facebook for details.

Also, there's some spots left for the Saturday May 3 wine tasting!

We've been asked to publish our current cheese and salami offerings, so here they are.  Please note that this is our bar menu, and all the cheeses are available in quantity for carryout at less than the $4 per oz. price.

GROTTO FINE WINE
ARTISAN CHEESES & SALAMES
$4 per item (1 ounce each)

*****GOAT MILK CHEESES*****
HUMBOLDT FOG- subtle tanginess, vegetable ash rind, soft
PURPLE HAZE - sprinkled with the tender buds of lavender & fennel pollen, soft
TRUFFLE TREMOR- earthy truffles, bloomy rind, soft
GARROTXA  - aged in caves, earthy, mildly acidic, semi-firm, Spain

*****GOAT, SHEEP, COW MILK CHEESE*****
RIO  DEVA  TRES  LECHES - three milks, clean, fresh & tangy, bloomy rind, semi-firm
CASO BOLO MELLAGE - three milks, nutty finish, hints of caramel, naturally sweet

*****SHEEP MILK CHEESES*****
IDIAZABAL -  sharp, smoked over beechwood, firm, Spain
PECORINO CLASSICO RESERVA - buttery, sharp, compact texture, Italy
PEPATO  RUSTICO - studded with peppercorns, salty, tangy, piquant sweetness, semi-soft

*****COW MILK CHEESES*****
BARELY BUZZED- cheddar style, rind rubbed with espresso beans & lavender, semi-firm
PT. REYES FARMSTEAD BLUE - deep, luscious flavor, semi-firm
RED HAWK - brine washed rind, full-flavored, soft
BARBERS 1833 RESERVE CHEDDAR -  aged 2 years, complex depth of flavor, firm
MT. TAM TRIPLE CREME - Brie-style, creamy & piquant, soft
'SPICE MUST FLOW' - triple cream with peppers, from Charleston Cheese Company

*****SALAMES*****
CHORIZO RIOJA - garlic,  spicy, smoky paprika, oregano
TOSCANO - Tuscan fennel
WILD  BOAR -  smoked over applewood
LOUKANIKA  - Greek style with garlic, cumin and a touch of orange zest
SAUCISSON SEC AUX  HERBES de PROVENCE - spices and garlic
MOLISANA - black peppercorn, garlic, Italian style
NAPOLI - Southern Italian style gently smoked over applewood

SMOKED TROUT - NC sustainably raised trout,  applewood smoked, Our Local  Catch