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Dinner
Glass Pours & Whites
Reds
Drinks
Cheese & Dessert

Bites	WINTER SQUASH FRITTER – Dragonfly Sugarworks Maple SLOW - ROASTED CHIOGGIA BEETS – Pine Nuts & House Ricotta ‘GIARDINIERA’ – Pickled Vegetables & Crispy Prosciutto	-7 each
Starters	MAINE LOBSTER GRATIN Parsnips, Pickled Apple & Crispy Ham -14 RADICCHIO & APPLES Buttermilk, Hazelnuts & Blue Cheese -10 CRISPY MAINE SHRIMP Aioli, Fried Lemon & Parsley -13 GRILLED OCTOPUS Smoked Chilies, Lemon & Olive Oil -14 QUAIL LIVER PATÉ Grilled Bread, Pickles, Onion Jam -12 DUCK SAUSAGE & LOCAL CORNMEAL POLENTA Sunny-Side-Up Farm Egg -13
Entrees	GOAT’S MILK DUMPLINGS Cauliflower & Pine Nuts -22 DAY–BOAT GLOUCESTER COD Organic Maine Beans with Braised Leeks & Fennel -27 LA PLATTE FARM HANGER STEAK Roasted Sweet Onions, Golden Beets & Blue Cheese -27 FRESH TRACKS FARM RABBIT Winter Squash, Sage, Currants & Hazelnuts -28
Sides	LOCAL CORNMEAL POLENTA Clothbound Cheddar ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES Tarragon Aioli HEIRLOOM CARROTS Apples & Cider	-7 each
	bread available upon request most vegetables on tonight’s menu are from Pete’s Greens Farm or other nearby growers

Cheese -7 each
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Spring Brook Farm ‘Tarentaise’
Reading, Vermont
Raw cow’s milk, semi-firm, smooth and nutty

Consider Bardwell ‘Pawlet’
West Pawlet, Vermont
Raw Jersey cow milk, complex, creamy & bright

Blue Ledge Farm ‘Lake’s Edge’
Salisbury, Vermont
Raw goat’s milk, mold-ripened, tart & creamy

Champlain Creamery ‘Triple’
Vergennes, VT
Soft-ripened, pasteurized cow’s milk: smooth & rich with a tangy finish.

Jasper Hill Farm ‘Bayley Hazen’
Greensboro, Vermont
Raw ayrshire cow’s milk, rich, dry & crumbly

Cabot ‘Clothbound’ Cheddar
Greensboro, Vermont
Raw cow’s milk cheddar, rich & dry

West River ‘Middletown Tomme’
Londonderry, Vermont
Raw cow’s milk, natural rind, smooth, savoury & grassy

Von Trapp Farmstead ‘Oma’
Waitsfield, Vermont
Raw cow milk, thick creamy washed rind with a pungent, earthy aroma, and a full, tangy flavor

Cobb Hill Farm ‘Ascutney Mountain
Hartland, Vermont
Raw jersey cow’s milk; sweet & nutty, similar to comté or gruyere

Sage Farm ‘Sterling’
Stowe, Vermont
French Valencay style, sweet and fresh tasting with a light vegetable ash coating

Von Trapp Farmstead ‘Oma’
Waitsfield, Vermont
Raw cow milk, thick creamy washed rind with a pungent, earthy aroma and a full, tangy flavor

Consider Bardwell ‘Rupert’
West Pawlet, Vermont
Aged raw jersey cow milk with a sharpness & complexity

Dessert
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Apple Tart Tatin
Vanilla Ice Cream -8

Chocolate – Peppermint Layer Cake
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream -8

Cookie Plate
Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Macaron,
Turbinado Shortbread, Gingerbread Man -8

Nightly Ice Creams & Sorbets
Three Scoops -6

Sweet Wines
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Eden, ‘Cidre de Glace du Vermont’
W. Charleston, VT 2008 -$13/52 375ml

Domaine de Durban, Muscat à Petits
Beaunes-de-Venise, Rhone, FRA 2007 -$7/28 375ml

Domaine la Tour Vieille, Grenache
Banyuls, Landguedoc, FRA 2006 -$9/45 500ml

Tenuta di Trecciano, Vin Santo
Chianti, Italy 2004 -$12/48 375ml

Plageoles, Muscadelle
Gaillac, France 2007 -$9/45 500ml

Adelsheim, ‘Deglace’ Pinot Noir
Chehalem Mtns, Oregon 2008 -$64 375ml

Ca’dei Mandorli, Brachetto d’Acqui
Piedmont, Italy 2010 -$52 375ml

Dashe, Late Harvest Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley, California 2009 $52 375ml

Port & Madeira
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Broadbent, Reserve 5yr Madeira -8
Warre’s, ‘Otima’ 10yr Tawny Port -16
Warre’s, LBV Port, 2000 -12
Taylor Fladgate, 20yr Tawny Port -17

Libations
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MaCallan 12 -14
Dalwhinnie 15 -16
Glenlivet 18 -20
Woodford Reserve -11
Booker’s -14
Whistle Pig -17
Fernet – Branca -10

LIBATIONS	GRATEFUL BEERTAIL – Allagash, Aperol & Smugglers Notch Vodka 10- AMERICANO – Vergano Mauro, Grignolino Aperitif 11- ELDERBERRY GIN FIZ - Barr Hill Gin & Caledonia Elderberry 12- ORLEANS – Eden Cider Co. Cider Aperitif & Lemon Peel 8- VESPER – Smugglers Notch Vodka, Barr Hill Gin & Eden Orleans Martini 12- APPLE-JACK-RABBIT – Laird’s Applejack, Citrus & Maple Syrup 10- KIR COCKTAIL – Putney Mtn. Cassis, Sparkling Wine, Local Bitters 12- SOUR WHISTLE – WhistlePig Rye Whisky & House-made Sour 14- CIDER DUNC – Dunc’s Maple Rum, Hard Cider & Maple Bitters 11- Various other cocktails available…
LOCAL CRAFT BREWERIES ON TAP	Alchemist Brewery, ‘Heady Topper’ Double IPA – Waterbury, Vermont 8- Hill Farmstead, ‘George’ Brown Ale – Greensboro, Vermont 8-
GUEST CRAFT BREWERIES IN BOTTLES & CANS	Alchemist, ‘Heady Topper’ Double IPA, 1pt Can – Waterbury, VT 8- Ommegang, ‘Rare Vos’ Belgian Amber Ale, 12oz. – Cooperstown, NY 8- Allagash Brewery, Belgian White Spiced Ale, 12oz. – Portland, ME 7- Alchemist Brewery, ‘Celia’ Gluten Free, 12oz. – Waterbury, VT 7- Rockart, ‘Ridgerunner’ Barley Wine, 12oz. – Morrisville, VT 6- Berkshire, ‘Steel Rail’ Pale Ale, 22oz. – South Deerfield, MA 12- Six Point Brewery, ‘The Crisp’ Lager, 1pt. Can – Brooklyn, NY 7- Butternuts, ‘Moo Thunder’ Stout, 12oz. Can – Garrettsville, NY 5- Maine Beer Company, ‘Peeper’ Pale Ale, 16.9oz. – Portland, ME 12- Stoudts Brewery, ‘Karnival’ Kolsch, 12oz. – Adamstown, PA 6- Hill/Grassroots, ‘Sankt Hans’ Amber Saison 750ml – Greensboro, VT 24- Cantillon, ‘Vigneronne’ Lambic with Italian Muscat 750ml – Belgium 30- Champlain Orchards, ‘Pruner’s Pride’ Hard Cider 12oz. – Shoreham, VT 5-

WHITE GLASS & CARAFE	2007 Naveran, Cava, Xarello/Macabeo/Parellada, Penedes, Spain	10 / 40
	2011 Netzl, ‘Rosanna’ Rosé, Zweigelt, Carnuntum, Austria	10/ 20/ 40
	2010 Domaine Pierre de La Grange, MdB, Muscadet, Loire, FRA	11/ 22/ 44
	2009 Salinia, ‘Robinia’ Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River, CA	11/ 22/ 44
	2011 Steininger, Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria	11/ 22/ 44
	2011 Hen of the Wood, Proprietary White, Oregon	10/ 20/ 40
	2011 Manfried, Riesling, Franken, Germany	13/ 26/ 52
	2010 Eric Chevalier, Chardonnay, Loire, France	9/ 18/ 36

RED GLASS & CARAFE	2009 Hen of the Wood, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon	14/ 28/ 56
	2011 Domaine Dupeuble, Gamay, Beaujolais, France	10/ 20/ 40
	2010 Tenuta la Pergola, Dolcetto/Barbera, Monferrato, Italy	10/ 20/ 40
	2010 Château Richard, Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Bergerac, France	10/ 20/ 40
	2009 Clos Siguier, Malbec/Tannat, Cahors, France	11/ 22/ 44
	2010 Buceci, Nero D’Avola, Sicily, Italy	13/ 26/ 52
	2010 Semaphore 7, Alicante/Temp./Trincadeira, Alentejo, PT	9/ 18/ 36
	2010 Fleur de Lyeth, Cab. Sauv./Cab. Franc/Merlot/Malbec, CA	9/ 18/ 36

SPARKLING	2010 Plageoles, ‘Nature’ Mauzac, Gaillac, France	48
	2010 Poderi Salicento, ‘Falistra’ Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy	56
	2009 Steininger, Riesling Sekt, Kamptal, Austria	64
	MV Paul Bara, Brut, Grand Cru, Bouzy, Champagne, France	105
	2006 Erpacrife, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy	130
	1998 J. Lassale, Brut, Grand Cru, Champagne, France	150

ROSÉS & ORANGE WINES	2011 Domaine des Corbillières, Pinot Noir, Touraine, Loire, France	38
	2011 Domaine de Reuilly, Pinot Gris, Reuilly, Loire, France	48
	2011 Bedrock, ‘Ode to Lulu’ Mourvédre, Sonoma, California	56
	2008 Paolo Bea, Trebbiano Spoletino, Umbria, Italy	110

CRISP & BRIGHT WHITES	2011 Villa Wolf, Pinot Gris, Pfalz, Germany	34
	2011 Argiolas, ‘Costamolino’ Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy	36
	2010 Puzelat-Bonhomme, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, France	38
	2009 Cade, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California	62
	2010 Domaine Alexandre Bain, Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé, France	75

AROMATIC & FLORAL WHITES	2010 Dinastia Vivanco, Viura/Malvasia/Tempranillo Bl, Rioja, Spain	36
	2007 Domaine Ostertag, ‘Barrique’ Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France	40
	2009 Copain, Viognier, Mendocino County, California	54
	2009 A et P de Villaine, Aligoté, Bouzeron, Burgundy, France	56
	2008 Vigneau-Chevreau, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, Loire, France	60
	2008 Michel Gahier, ‘Les Crêts’ Chardonnay, Abrois, Jura, France	65
	2010 Sinskey, ‘Abraxas’ P.G./P.B./Gewürzt./Riesling, Carneros, CA	66
	2010 Magdeleine, Cassis, Clairette/Marsanne/Ugni Blanc, Provence, FRA	68
	2010 Dupéré Barrera, ‘Nowat’ Vermentino/Ugni Blanc, Provence, FRA	70
	2010 Domaine Barou, Viognier, Condrieu, Rhone, France	95

STONE FRUIT & SPICY WHITES	2009 Ravines, Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York	38
	2010 Pratello, Riesling, Lagarder, Italy	46
	2010 Rotes Haus, Gemischter Satz, Field Blend, Viennese, Austria	54
	2009 St. Urbans-Hof, Riesling, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Mosel, GER	56
	2005 Frédéric Mallo, Grand Cru Riesling, Rosacker, Alsace, France	65
	2005 Willi Schaefer, ‘Graacher’Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany	125

ELEGANT & ROUND WHITES	2011 Tami, Grillo, Sicily, Italy	40
	2009 Roucaillat, Roussanne/Rolle/Grenache Blanc, Languedoc, France	45
	2010 Dom. Marsoif, ‘Marguerite’ Chardonnay, Tonnerre, Burgundy, FRA	46
	2011 San Giuliano, Arneis, Roero, Piedmont, Italy	47
	2008 Masut da Rive, Ribolla Gialla, Isonzo del Friuli, Italy	48
	2010 Oudin, ‘Les Serres’ Chardonnay, Chablis, France	62
	2009 Dider Montchovet, Chardonnay, Cotes de Beaune, Burgundy, France	64
	2005 Deux Montille, ‘Casse Tête’ Chardonnay, Meursault, Burgundy, FRA	75
	2003 Jacques Puffeney, Savagnin, Abrois Vin Jaune, Jura, France	145

FRUIT FORWARD & TROPICAL WHITES	2010 Saint Cosme, Marsanne/Roussanne/Viognier, Côtes-du-Rhône, FRA	48
	2009 COS, ‘Rami’ Inzolia/Grecanico, Sicily, Italy	60
	2011 Occhipinti, ‘SP68’ Albanello/Zibibbo, Vittoria, Sicily, Italy	62
	2007 Smith-Madrone, Chardonnay, Spring Mountain, California	65
	2011 Dom. Romeneaux-Destuzet, Roussanne/Viognier, No. Rhone, FR	74
	2010 Ridge, ‘Monte Bello Estate’ Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mtns, CA	92

LIGHT & FRUITY REDS	2009 Domaine Eugène Carrel, Mondeuse, Jongieux, Savoie, France	33
	2009 Michlits, Zweigelt/Blaufränkisch/St. Laurent, Austria	35
	2010 Domaine des Terres Dorées, ‘L’Acien’ Gamay, Beaujolais, FRA	44
	2010 Peillot, Pinot Noir, Bugey, France	46
	2010 G. Descombes, Gamay, Morgon, Beaujolais, France	56
	2009 Manoir du Carra, Gamay, Julienas, Beaujolais, France	58
	2011 Dom. de la Tournelle, Ploussard, Arbois, Jura, France	65
	2007 Julien Guillot, Pinot Noir, Cruzille, Burgundy, France	70
	2010 Jacques Puffeney, Trousseau, Arbois, Jura, France	72

SMOOTH & EARTHY REDS	2010 Lincoln Peak, Marquette, New Haven, Vermont	35
	2008 Cueto Tendencia, Temp/Mazuelo/Garnacha/Graciano, Rioja, Spain	38
	2009 Thierry Puzelat, ‘KO’ Malbec, Touraine, France	44
	2008 Pratello, ‘Discobolo’ Groppello, Monte Croce, Italy	48
	2010 Illahe, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon	50
	2009 Hilberg-Pasquero, ‘Vareij’ Brachetto/Barbera, Piedmont, Italy	52
	2009 Foradori, Teroldego, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Italy	54
	2002 Coturri, ‘Lost Creek’ Pinot Noir, Yorkville Highland, CA	69
	2007 Domaine Marsanne, Syrah, St. Joseph, Rhone, France	74
	2009 Jean-Marc Vincent, Pinot Noir, 1er Cru, Santenay, France	78
	2005 Robert Michel, ‘Cuvée des Côteaux’ Syrah, Cornas, Rhone, FRA	115
	2008 Ken Wright, ‘Carter Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Eola Hills, OR	125

RUSTIC REDS	2009 Natalino Del Prete, Malvasia/Negroamaro, Salice Salentino, ITA	34
	2008 Cantina Del Taburno, Aglianico, Campania, Italy	45
	2009 Luiano, Sangiovese/Cab. Sauv./Merlot, Chianti Classico, Italy	46
	2011 Paterna, ‘Il Rosso’ Sangiovese/Canaiolo, Tuscany, Italy	48
	2009 Dom. Grand Veneur, ‘Les Champauvins’, Côtes-du-Rhône, France	52
	2009 Cousin–Leduc, ‘Pur Breton’ Cabernet Franc, Anjou, Loire, FRA	56
	2011 Dom. de L’R, ‘Canal des Grands Pieces’ Cab Franc, Chinon, FRA	58
	2011 Lamoresca, ‘Nerocapitino’ Frappato, Sicily, Italy	82
	2005 Rovellotti, ‘Chioso Dei Pomi’ Nebbiolo/Vespolina, Ghemme, Italy	90
	2006 Ceretto, ‘Zonchera’ Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	95
	2005 Patrick Jasmin, Syrah/Viognier, Côte Rôtie, Rhone, France	125

RIPE & LUSCIOUS REDS	2010 Kalys, Grenache/Mourvédre/Syrah, Minervois, France	50
	2011 Occhipinti, ‘SP68’ Frappato/Nero d’Avola, Vittoria, Sicily, ITA	62
	2010 Salinia, ‘Sun Hawk Farm-MIX’ Field Blend, Mendocino, CA	66
	2007 Scarzello, Superiore, Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy	69
	2009 Dominio de Pingus, ‘Psi’ Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero, Spain	84
	2009 Donelan, ‘Walker Hill Vineyard’ Syrah, Russian River Valley, CA	99
	2004 Cascina Ebreo, ‘Segreto’ Barbera, Piedmont, Italy	145

BIG & BOLD REDS	2009 Anderson’s Conn Valley, ‘Prologue’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA	59
	2009 Dashe, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, California	60
	2008 Hillinger, ‘Hillside’ Syrah/Zweigelt/Merlot, Austria	64
	2008 Sinskey, ‘POV’ Merlot/Cab. Franc/Cab. Sauv, Napa Valley, CA	72
	2007 Cruz de Pierdra, Malbec/Cab.Sauv./Petit Verdot, Argentina	75
	2008 John Duval, ‘Plexus’ Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvédre, Barossa, AUS	95
	2006 Chat. Biston-Brillette, Cab./Merlot/Petit Verdot, Bordeaux, FRA	99
	2008 Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA	125
	2007 Turley, ‘Hayne Vineyard’ Petite Syrah, Napa Valley, CA	145