Grape: Muscat de Alejandria. This wine is expressive peachy, melon. It is bone-dry with explosive juicy fruit flavors and refreshing twist of aromatic spice in the finish
$28.00
E.A. (ugenio de Almeida) 2006
Dry white with a fruit bouquet, pears and citrus flavors refreshing acidity. The finish is intense and persistent
La Taberna was opened in Oct 2008 by Jaime Lopez and his brother Daniel serving Nuevo Latino Cuisine. Their sister restaurant La Paella Tapas and Wine Bar is located in Norwalk, CT. The new restaurant is nestled on Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in a two story house. It has a front dining room seating approximately 30, a main dining room seating about 50 and a full bar also with tables. In summer months the restaurant has an outdoor patio for outside dining. The food is tastefully presented; eating it is even more fun!
Grape: Muscat de Alejandria. This wine is expressive peachy, melon. It is bone-dry with explosive juicy fruit flavors and refreshing twist of aromatic spice in the finish
$28.00
E.A. (ugenio de Almeida) 2006
Dry white with a fruit bouquet, pears and citrus flavors refreshing acidity. The finish is intense and persistent
Pale yellow in color with a gold iridescent variety of sensacional fruits and strength. Fruity and floral very refreshing
$38.00
Alizea (Breeze)100% Albarino ''Galicia'' 2008
$38.00
Martin Codax, Albarino Rias Baixas 2005
$42.00
Morgadio, Albarino Rias Baixas 2008
$45.00
Galiciono "Godello" Valdeoras
$32.00
Pentio "Verdejo" 2008
Castelo de Medina capture all of the variety's floral and citrus aromas, Tangy green apple ]and pear fruit and crispy ligh finish
$32.00
Esperanza "Verdejo" 2005
A delicious white made of the verdejo grape, originally from the south band of the duero river. This extrovert aromatic wine has a green yellow color. It develops rich flavors with pineapple and tropical fruit
This 120 Sauvignon Blanc is crispy and refreshing, its fruity aroma of citrus blossoms and peach is well balanced by delicate herbaceous and smooth lingering in the palate
$28.00
Anakena Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Chile
A delicate and crisp pale. This wines shows good aromatic intensity, with notes of white peach and black current, with an elegant palate, fresh and long finish
$22.00
Anakena Chardonnay 2008, Chile
Aromatic mango and peach flavors accompanied by ripe fruit with excellent balance
This old vine carignan-dominated 2004 exhibits plenty of earthy, leathery red and black fruits, a touch of rusticity as well as obvious toasty new oak
$45.00
Les Terrasses 2005
Las Terrasses is a blend of Garnacha, cabernet sauvignon and carinena from 40 year old vines and touriga nacional. Planted in 1999.and this '01 is huge, its textures fat and fleshy, it's tannins black as cocoa
$70.00
Cervoles 1999
$75.00
Genium 2003
$80.00
Cellar Sangenis, Vaque Clos Monlleo 1998
$90.00
Pasanau 2001 "Finca la Planeta"
Wine from on high Vineyard "La planeta" lies at 2400 feet elevation at the South facing Base of sierra de Montsants rock Precipice. Extreme altitude and isolated inland location magnify the temperatures during the grape maturation period, concentrating the grapes while maintaining aromas. Careful winemaking and aging in a new oak barriques assures the uniqueness and quality.
Composition: 90% Tempranillo, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, Taste: Wine of an intense cherry color, robust, Flesh and a complex bouquet with a notable aroma of perfectly blended ripe red fruits with subtle hints of oak full bodied with anexcellent taste of fruits on the palate
Deep ruby, soft and round, with a delightful core of cherries and red fruits
$52.00
Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Dundee 2005, Dundee Hills, Oregon
Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, truffles and cola
$75.00
Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2005, Dundee Hills, Oregon
A bold vintage for this winery, offering notes of lilac and violet blossoms, and a bold array of wild red and black fruits, white pepper, clove and orange peel
$90.00
Dashwood Pinot Noir 2006, Marlborough, New Zealand
aromas lifted cherry fruit and mushroom, with ripe black cherry flavors and a soft finish
Aromas of ripe plums and cocoa, with highlights of espresso and cassis on the long finish
$45.00
Clos du Val Merlot 2005, Napa
Attractive and elegant, offering notes of plum, sweet black cherry, and ripe blackberry with a long persistent finish
$60.00
Pine Ridge Merlot Crimson Creek 2005, Napa
Exudes warm cherry and cranberry aromas, woven with vanilla, brown sugar, white pepper and minty notes with a full body and long, impressive finish
$65.00
Shafer Merlot 2005, Napa
Offers big scoops of fresh plums, sweet black cherries, currants, red licorice and pepper, with a subtle touch of fragrant earth, smoke and minerality
$100.00
Cakebread Merlot 2005, Napa
A pronounced spicy blackberry fragrance with a hint of vanilla leading into a full bodied, velvety palate with flavors of cassis and ripe berries, with notes of licorice
Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel "Sin Zin" 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma
Offers a cherry and plum bouquet, mixed with notes of boysenberry, wild strawberry, and crushed black pepper in a medium bodied deep ruby wine
$38.00
Hartford Zinfandel Russian River 2005, Russian River Valley, Sonoma
Made from old vines, it provides blackberry, sweet pipe tobacco, black pepper and anise, complimented by flavors of blackberry pie, allspice, anise and caramel
Morro Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Split Oak Vineyard 2005, California
Complex and expressive with layers of toffee, black cherry fruit and smoke, with a silky mouth-feel and lingering finish
$30.00
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2005, Napa
Deep ruby in color, with blueberry and plum nuances complimenting a core of dark cherry and black raspberry fruit
$38.00
Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Napa
Bursting with concentrated strawberry, cedar and ripe fig, a lush round mouthfeel, and a long luxurious finish
$58.00
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa
Round and supple, it offers vibrant ripe red fruit aromas framed by spice, vanilla, tea and rich cocoa powder tannins
$75.00
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2005, Napa
Marked by fine, pure, ripe blackberry and cassis flavors and aromas with notes of spice, cedar and discreet vanilla
$85.00
Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa
Rich and concentrated, with alluring notes of currant, blackberry and cherry
$90.00
Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Napa
A benchmark in the varietal, it delivers a generous mouthful of dark cherry and a touch of spicy plum along with its long and elegant finish
$95.00
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Sonoma
A distinctive bouquet of cassis, black cherry and cocoa melded wonderfully with notes of violet, earth, smoke and cola
$100.00
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa
Offers aromas of ripe blackberry, pecan pie and toasted oak, with blackberry fruit, cedar, sweet tobacco and tea flavors following
$120.00
La Jota Cabernet Anniversary 2001, Napa
Blackberry and cassis, with mild earthy undertones and a smooth finish
$180.00
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2002, Napa
With great depth and concentration, it offers aromas of black plum, cassis, liqueur, rose petals, nutmeg and sandalwood, and flavors of berries, tobacco and chocolate
$200.00
Chateau Rollat Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Aromas of black cherry, licorice, pepper and minerals are followed by a generous palate of cherry, fresh herbs, and cocoa powder 90pt ST
Feudi di San Gregorio Rubrato Aglianico 2005, Campania
Rich aromas of red berries, spice and earth leading to cherry and strawberry tones with a clean, soft finish
$45.00
Rivera Salice Salentino 2004, Puglia
Bright red fruit and hints of prune, with underlying notes of sea salt, olive and smoky bacon
$32.00
Rapitala "Campo Reale" Nero D'Avola 2006, Sicily
Fragrant, floral aromas of dark berries, clove, spice and herbs with a warm full structure and long finish
$30.00
Cusumano Benuara 2006, Sicily
Named for a local red wildflower, this blend of Nero d'Avola makes an unforgettable combination of floral perfume, thick red and black fruit, and a strong oak finish
Faded ruby with a delicate and persistent bouquet of strawberry and raspberry, with a light yet full, velvety body
$48.00
Pio Cesare Barbaresco DOCG 2004, Piedmont
A wonderfully balanced bright and fruity wine, showing notes of plum, flowers and fresh mushrooms
$130.00
Contratto Barolo "Cerequio" 1999, Piedmont
Hailing from one of the most famed individual vineyards in all of Barolo, this wine offers a complex array of fruit and spice along a backbone of lush velvety tannins
100% Touringa Franca, Complex aroma of ripe fruits and vanilla, deep red color, rich flavorsome palate, good deep of fruit well structured with robust tannins