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Zavino gets the green light for booze
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Zavino gets the green light for booze
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Zavino, which has been cranking out some truly tasty fare at 112 S. 13th for about a month now, got its liquor license over the weekend. (They've been giving out gratis wine and beer to diners â 'twas fun while it lasted, kids!) In addition to a pretty beefy wine list, with bottles from $25 to $56 and glasses from $6 to $12 (check out the full rundown after the jump), they do four beers on tap, plus a tight bottle selection that includes local faves like Lancaster Milk Stout, Dogfish Head 60 Minute and Victory Golden Monkey. No plans for a happy hour as of right now, says chef/owner Steve Gonzalez.
Sparkling
Cielo Deor Prosecco Raboso Rose NV, Veneto $9.00
Delapierre Cava Brut, NV, Penedes $10.00
Col Vetoraz Proseco Brut, NV, Vento $12.00
White
Castelvero Cortese Gavi, 2008, Piedmont $8.00
Santelmo Torrontes, 2008, Mendoza $6.00
AleFurLan Pinot Grigio, 2007, Friuli $9.00
Domain Guillaman Blanc, 2008, Cascogne $7.00
Carmen Sauvignon Blanc, 2008, Curico Valley $6.00
Bigi Orvieto, 2007, Umbira $7.00
Red
Canaletto Pinot Noir, 2008, Pavia $7.00
Santelmo Malbec, 2006, Mendoza $6.00
Dows Vale do Bom Fim Reserva Touriga/Rouiz, 2006, Duoro $9.00
Capestrano Sangivoese/Montepulciano, 2007, Abruzzi $8.00
Good Night Cabernet Sauvingon, 2006, Central Coast $10.00
Carpineto Dogajolo, 2006, Tuscany $9.00
Sparkling
Delapierre Cava Brut, NV, Penedes $38.00
Bone Dry, earthy, clean and refreshing
Cielo Deor Prosecco Raboso Rose , NV, Veneto $32.00
Light and fizzy off dry body, rose petals, strawberries with a touch of acidity
Col Vetoraz Prosecco Brut, NV, Veneto $46.00
Light bodied with Bright Acidity and balanced ftuits of white peaches and pear
White
Bigi Orvieto, 2007, Umbria $35.00
Light body, nutty palate, super clean
Castlevero Cortese âGaviâ, 2008, Piedmont $32.00
Nice alternative to Pinot Grigio with citrus aroma and flavor
Villa Calcinaia Comitale, 2006, Tuscany $32.00
Pale, floral, dry, and soft, an easy drinker
Carmen Sauvignon Blanc, 2008, Curico Valley $30.00
Beautifully balanced showing of this grape, light acidity, very clean grapefruit citrus
AleFurLan Pinot Grigio, 2007, Friuli $35.00
Medium body oily nuts and minerals with a clean finish, a unique Pinot Grigio
Santelmo Torrontes, 2009, Mendoza $25.00
Medium body with hints of oak, subtle melon fruits, and a balanced finish
Terre Dora Di Paolo Falanghina, 2007, Campania $45.00
Vivid and flavorful with fruit and honey and very food friendly
Chateau de la Vieille Tour Sauvingon Blanc, 2008, Bordeux $31.00
Wonderfully complex with fresh fruit and a soft round mouth feel, and a crisp finish
Colosi Bianco âInzolia/Cattaratoâ, 2008, Sicily $29.00
Very food friendly with an intense floral nose, topical notes, and a supple finish
Solecico Monastral/Verdejo/Sauvingon Blanc, 2008, Almansa $30.00
Lean yet weighty, simple yet esoteric, a must have with root vegetables and pizza
Bodegas Bonegas âClaraâ Chardonnay, 2008, Mendoza $30.00
Delicate tropical fruits, un-oaked, soft and balanced in the mouth
Domaine Guillaman Blanc, 2008, Cascogne $28.00
Crisp and vibrant with clean citrus, lemon, and passion fruit through a clean finish
Red
Grayson Cellars Pinot Noir, 2007, Napa Valley $30.00
Super-light body with black cherries a spicy finish
Canaletto Pinot Noir, 2008, Pavia $28.00
Light bodied, clean minerals and spice, very easy drinking
Santelmo Malbec, 2006, Mendoza $25.00
Subtle earth tones with spice and berries on a medium body
Capestrano Sangiovese/Montepulciano, 2007, Abruzzi $29.00
Light-Med body with mild tannins, juicy red berries and hints of spice and fresh herbs
Carpineto Dogajolo, 2006, Tuscany $38.00
Black cherries, coffee, and spice and very friendly with food.
Valderiz Senioro de Valdehermoso Joven, 2006, Spain $30.00
Tidal wave of juicy black fruit with a hint of caramel
Good Night Cabernet Sauvingon, 2006, Central Coast $38.00
Cassis and currant dominate this full-bodied wine with a toasty vanilla oaked finish
Dows Vale do Bom Fim Reserva Touriga/Rouriz, 2006, Duoro $29.00
Beautiful wine, well balanced, smooth, smokey, and hearty in a medium body
Baronia del Monstant Englora, 2004, Monstant $56.00
Full body with serious depth of mineral, black cherry, vanilla, and a long finish
Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto di Dogliani, 2005, Piedmont $55.00
Rustic and sophisticated with dark berries and floral undertones
Bobolia Bobal, 2005, Utiel-Requena $45.00
Big boy with ballsâ¦
Digiovana Nerello Mascalese, 2007, Sicily $45.00
Super dry with blackberry, sage, mint, and spice with a long tannic finish
Damilano Nebbiolo, 2006, Piedmont $47.00
Declassified Barolo, earthy, dry, velvety and harmonious
Bodegas Langa Petit Verdot, 2006, Calatayud Spain $31.00
Full body, with black fruits, prunes, and smoke and spice
This is one fine and affordable wine list. More restaurants should take a lead from this one.
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