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WINE

SPARKLING BAGA ROSÉ, LUIS PATO, NV

Bairrada, Portugal

The Luis Pato Sparkling Baga Rosé is a dazzling tribute to the region’s star grape, Baga, and the pioneering spirit of winemaker Luis Pato, whose family has been crafting wines since the 18th century. Luis, often called the "Baga rebel," embraced his father’s trailblazing ethos and, since the late 90s, has decided to take it even further. He defied conventions by leaving the DOC system in 1999 to focus on creative expressions of terroir, resulting in wines as unique as they are rooted in tradition. From chalky-clay soils, Baga grapes are carefully harvested, lightly pressed, and fermented to create a rosé that’s as elegant as it is approachable.

This sparkling wine shines with a dark pink hue in the glass. Aromas of cherry blossoms, wild herbs, and a hint of citrus exuberantly play together, while subtle chalky minerality adds depth. Made using the traditional method, the wine spends 18 months on its lees, lending to its fine bubbles and a creamy texture.

$13 glass   •   $8 glass

CHEESE

NETTLE MEADOW ADIRON-JACK

Thurman, NY · Cow-P

Nettle Meadow Adiron-Jack is a unique and voluptuous cheese made on a small family farm in Thurman, a hamlet in NY state's Warren County, home of Lake George. Lorraine Lambiase and Sheila Flanagan founded the farm in 1990 after leaving their legal careers to move closer to home and realize their dream of living on a farm.

This ivory mold-ripened wheel is made from hearty Jersey cow milk and cream. Shaped like a pillow, this cheese is encapsulated in a bloomy white rind that imparts an ever-so-slight earthy, umami note. That’s not all: As Adiron-Jack matures, it is bathed in delicious New York applejack brandy. Rich and milky, the flavors dance beautifully between freshly churned butter and straight-from-the-orchard apple with a fluffy texture that melts in your mouth.

$9  •   $6