Nectar Wine Bar Menu
something savory
cheese and charcuterie
any one $7.50
any two $14
any three $20
old world cheese
marcel petit comté
gentle, nutty and nuanced, this gruyère-like cheese is the perfect match for almost any red wine.
saenkanter
crumbly, complex, and butterscotchey sweet in the finish, this four year old aged gouda goes well with any dry white wine or beer.
ossau iraty
this french basque sheep cheese has all the discreet charm of a manchego and the round honey-like sweetness that complements most reds and a few whites.
piave vecchio
pineapple-y sweet like a great parmesan but smoother and younger, this italian classic goes with anything from its native land's vineyards.
midnight moon
made in holland then aged in california, this year old goat's milk gouda has a fruity sweetness designed to pair with all but the sweetest of whites, and anything sparkling.
new world cheese
constant bliss
a true french style brie (i.e. unpasteurized) made in vermont with a rich creamy texture and a full vegetal flavor, this cheese loves everything sweet and fruity.
pleasant ridge reserve
with its fulsome combination of roasted hazelnuts and first of spring grassiness, this wisconsin take on the alpine tradition that has europeans in jaw-dropping awe. it pairs nicely with most reds.
ascutney mountain
the most underrated cheese in the world, this vermonter combines the all the virtues of a top gouda and gruyère. pair it with anything your bartender recommends.
bailey hazen blue
crumbly, earthy and peppery, this blue requires a love of sweet wine and strong cheese.
cabot clothbound cheddar
sharp and nutty yet slightly creamy, this award winning cheddar has what it takes to match most reds and all beer.
charcuterie
prosciutto di san danielle special reserve
this 21 month old proscuitto comes from special pigs in parma. pair it with the beverage of your choosing.
speck
this austrian style dried ham has an almost bacon-ey finish. it's friends with everything sweet and fruity.
bresoala
this air dried beef is of italian origin and new world production. your parents' generation insisted on pairing it with red wines; you're on your own.
molinari fennel stud salami
from the bay area's most respected maker of italian goodies, comes this fennel-laced salami. pair with any red or a daring white.
fra'mani toscano salami
made by a key protégé of alice waters, the toscano is complex and garlicky. pair with what you consider refreshing.
procured by Martin Johnson o fthe Joy of Cheese
spreads and olives
hummus classic $7 plate
ricotta with olive oil and herbs $9 plate
mixed olives $5 bowl
something sweet
chocolate
el rey venezuelan chocolate $5
an ideal sweet for red wines.
very dark 72%
somewhat dark 58.5%
not dark 40%
white
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