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Half Pastas $11

Half portion of one of the pasta listed below, with your choice of a cup of soup or side salad. All pastas are vegetarian unless you would like an addition.

Penne Aglio

Pesto

Marinara

Quattro Formaggi

Pasta Additions:

Vegetables $5

Italian Sausage $5

Andouille Sausage $5

Shrimp $8

Chicken $5

Meatballs $6

Giuseppe Panini $11

Baked sub-style sandwiches on a Macrina Giuseppe loaf, with your choice of a cup of soup or side salad.

Italiano Panini

Prosciutto, salami, red onions, roasted red peppers, olive oil & pesto spread with melted provolone cheese.

Meatball Panini

Sliced Veloce Signature Meatballs, marinara, pepperoni, and provolone cheese, served with a side of marinara.

Caprese Panini

Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, romaine, basil pesto, and herbed olive oil, with a side of balsamic vinegar.

Add Ham $1

Family Style Caesar Salad

Fresh romaine and croutons, with our homemade zesty anchovy, parmesan, and garlic Caesar dressing on the side, topped with parmesan cheese. $33

Family Style Vinaigrette Salad

Fresh romaine, sliced tomatoes, olives, red onions, and artichoke hearts with parmesan cheese and our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the side. $33

Family Style Athena Salad

Fresh romaine lettuce with tomato, kalamata olive, red onion, and feta cheese topped with herbs and pepperoncini. Includes a side of our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. $33

Family Style Capri Salad

A variety of mixed European greens topped with walnuts and goat cheese. Includes a side of our special creamy poppy seed dressing. $33

Family Style Caprese

Fresh mozzarella cheese and Roma tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and topped with fresh basil & herbs. $30

Family Style Antipasto Chop Salad

Chopped ham, salami, red onion, a variety of olives and artichokes on shredded romaine hearts with a lemon balsamic vinaigrette dressing, topped with provolone, parmesan, and tomatoes. $42

Family Style BBQ Italiano Pasta

Penne pasta with sautéed chicken, red and green peppers, garlic, and red onions in an Italian BBQ sauce, topped with gouda and provolone cheeses, green onions, sesame seeds & cilantro. $48

Family Style Beef & Gorgonzola

Bowtie pasta with shredded beef, sautéed red and green julienne peppers, gorgonzola cream sauce, topped with fontina cheese, basil & herbs. $63

Family Style Beef Bolognese Pasta

Fettuccine pasta with our Homemade Bolognese sauce; a tomato-based sauce with Italian sausage, ground beef, and diced vegetables, all topped with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. $57

Family Style Chicken Parmesan

Breaded, pan-fried chicken breast with a marinara-mushroom sauce, with penne pasta topped with parmesan, basil & herbs. $60

Family Style Chicken Scampi

Cafe Veloce's most popular dish! Deliciously creamy lemon butter alfredo sauce over spaghetti pasta with sautéed chicken, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes, all topped with parmesan cheese, green onions & herbs. $57

Family Style Criolo Pasta

Bowtie pasta, cajun andouille sausage, chicken, red onions, red and green peppers, garlic, creole sauce, smoked gouda, provolone cheese & green onions. $57

Family Style Dungeness Scallopini

Dungeness crab, scallops, shrimp, mushrooms, and garlic over fettuccine pasta, sautéed in a creamy white wine alfredo sauce topped with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. $75

Family Style Fettuccini Alfredo

Fettuccine pasta with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in a creamy alfredo sauce topped with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. $42

Family Style Gino Pasta

Spaghetti pasta, baby clams, Italian sausage, garlic, mushrooms, green peppers, sundried tomatoes, red onions, white wine pesto-tomato sauce, parmesan, basil & herbs. $63

Family Style La Buona Donna

Penne pasta sautéed in olive oil with Roma tomatoes, artichokes, anchovies, garlic, and black olives, topped with provolone, feta, basil & herbs. $39

Family Style Marinara

Traditional rich tomato sauce over spaghetti pasta, topped with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs. For this one, we recommend adding our Veloce Signature Meatballs. $36

Family Style Mediterranean Pasta

Penne pasta, Roma and sun-dried tomatoes, a variety of olives, pepperoncini, green peppers, marinara, feta cheese, fresh basil & herbs. $45

Family Style Muffaletta Pasta

Penne pasta sautéed in olive oil with smoked ham, wine cured salami, and a variety of olives, topped with mozzarella and provolone cheese, sesame seeds, fresh basil & herbs. $45

Family Style Penne Aglio

Penne pasta mixed with diced Roma tomatoes sauteed in olive oil and garlic, topped with romano cheese, basil & herbs. $36

Family Style Pesto Pasta

Bowtie pasta in a creamy blend of alfredo, pesto, and marinara, with mushrooms, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, basil & herbs. $42

Family Style Primavera Pasta

Bowtie pasta with steamed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, red peppers, mushrooms, and garlic in a creamy pesto-alfredo sauce, topped with provolone, romano cheese, sesame seeds, basil & herbs. $45

Family Style Quattro Formaggi

Penne pasta in a creamy alfredo and marinara sauce topped with a combination of fontina, provolone, parmesan and bleu cheeses, fresh basil & herbs. $42

Family Style Salcito Pasta

Penne pasta with sautéed Italian sausage, garlic, red onions, red and green peppers in a marinara sauce, topped with green onions and parmesan cheese. $51

Family Style Shrimp Scampi

Deliciously creamy lemon butter alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta with sautéed shrimp, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes all topped with parmesan cheese, green onions & herbs. $69

Beef Bolognese

Tomato sauce with ground Italian sausage, ground beef, and diced vegetables. $18

Chicken Parmesan Sides

Breaded chicken breast pan-fried in oil topped with marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, and basil & herbs. $30

Gorgonzola Meatballs

Smaller gorgonzola-filled versions of our signature homemade meatballs in red wine-marinara sauce. $36

Italian Sausage

Mildly spicy ground fennel sausage. $15

Primavera Vegetables

Steamed carrots, cauliflower, red peppers, and broccoli. $15

Sautéed Chicken

Chicken breast sautéed in our signature scampi oil. $15

Sautéed Shrimp

Shrimp sautéed in white wine and our signature scampi oil. $24

Veloce Meatballs

Our signature homemade meatballs served with marinara and a topping of parmesan cheese. $18

Beef Bolognese

Heating Instructions: Combine the sauce, noodles, and protein/veggies (if applicable) into the small pan provided. Stir thoroughly. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot throughout. Stir again once hot, garnish with cheese and basil before serving.

(Feeds 4-6 people) $45

Quattro

Heating Instructions: Combine the sauce, noodles, and protein/veggies (if applicable) into the small pan provided. Stir thoroughly. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot throughout. Stir again once hot, garnish with cheese and basil before serving.

(Feeds 4-6 people) $30

Primavera

Heating Instructions: Combine the sauce, noodles, and protein/veggies (if applicable) into the small pan provided. Stir thoroughly. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot throughout. Stir again once hot, garnish with cheese and basil before servin

(Feeds 4-6 people) $40

Lasagna

2" Thick (thinner than our regular lasagna, for easier at-home baking). Heating Instructions: Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the cheese on top. Make sure it is hot throughout before serving.

(Feeds 6-8 people) $65

Loaf of Bread with Side of Garlic Butter

Heating Instructions: Bake bread at 450 degrees for 5-7 minutes.

$5

Meatballs

Heating Instructions: To steam, put in a pan with 1/2 inch of water. Cover, cook on medium heat, turning them occasionally until heated through. (Or gently simmer in one of our signature sauces!).

12 for $20

Add Sausage or Chicken

Heating Instructions: Add the pre-cooked protein to your sauce and noodles before baking.

$12

Add a Bottle of Red or White Wine

House Selection - Bottle of Red or White Wine.

$15

Marinara

$10

Creamy Pesto

$12

Bolognese Sauce

$20

Alfredo

$12

Rose Sauce

$12

Heating Instructions For All Sauces: Heat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Use or freeze within 1 week of purchase.

Aperol Spritz

One of Italy’s Creations. Prosecco, Aperol, Soda. $11

Basil Fizz

A Refreshing Cocktail with Beefeater Gin, Lime Juice, Fresh Basil, Simple Syrup, and Soda. $10

French 75

Keep It Classy - Gin, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Prosecco. $11

Limoncello Martini

Made with Homemade Limoncello. Available as a cocktail kit to go. $11

Manhattan

Made for Sipping, with Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, and A Brandied Cherry. $11

Negroni (or Boulevardier)

Gin (or Whiskey), Campari, Sweet Vermouth with An Orange Peel, Poured Over a Large Ice Cube. $11

Veloce Old Fashioned

Our Spin on A Classic - Rye or Bourbon, Disaronno, Cacao Bitters, and Orange Bitters with An Orange Peel and Brandied Cherry, Poured Over a Large Ice Cube. $11

Pisco Sour

Caravedo Puro Quebranta, Lemon and Lime Juice, Simple, Aquafaba. $11

Whiskey Smash

Buffalo Trace, Simple, Mint, Muddled Lemon. $11

Blood Orange Paloma

Hornitos, Lime Juice, Aranciata Rossa San Pellegrino. $10

Corpse Reviver #2

Beefeater Gin, Lillet Blanc, Lime Juice, Cointreau, Absinthe Rinse. $12

Georgetown Lucille IPA

Floral, citrusy and awesome. Anything so innocent and built like that just gotta be named Lucille.

Boundary Bay Brewery - Scotch Ale

The long boil in the kettle caramelizes the wort, producing deep-copper tones. Scotch Ale’s signature malt character is crafted for pure enjoyment.

Métier Brewing - Trail Blazer Pale Ale

A crisp and delicious Pale Ale. Exhibits a vigorous hop profile and wonderful aromatics of tropical fruit and citrus.

Silver City Brewery - Tropic Haze IPA

A seemingly magical reaction between a specialized yeast strain, oats, wheat, and a special hop hop blend, helmed by Strata, results in a blossom of rich, tropical fruit flavor that is a feast for the eyes, with a silky-smooth texture and clean finish.

Reuben's Brews - Robust Porter

Our Robust Porter is brewed with eight malts to make a roasty brew with coffee and chocolate in the nose, balanced by complex caramel malt flavor and a medium full, malty mouthfeel.

Pike Brewing - Pride Tangerine Pale Ale

Celebrate Pride month in Seattle with Pike Pride, a tangerine pale ale bursting with tropical flavors of hops and fresh tangerine. Raise your glass to diversity and inclusion: This beer supports the Greater Seattle Business Association scholarship fund which gives students the gift of education and works towards a future of equality.

Rotating Handle - Seasonal Selection

Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA

American Style IPA. "This hoppy IPA is a full bodied beer brewed with malted barley, wheat, and crystal malts. The malt base is designed to highlight the unique floral qualities of Columbus and Cascade hops from the Pacific Northwest."

(12oz) $5

Chimay Grande Reserve

Belgian Dark Strong Ale. "The beer is remarkably dry for the style and the hint of sweetness is derived purely from the highest quality of malts. Flavors of dates, fig and pear are complimented by aromas of dark bread, with a touch of rose. As the beer ages it maintains its elegance while taking on flavors or sherry and tobacco."

(11.2oz) $6

Diamond Knot Industrial IPA

Imperial IPA. "Full-bodied, deep & earthy. Piney with a smooth, malty finish."

(22oz) $10

Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

90 Minute Imperial IPA. "Golden amber in color, with intense aromas of heavy pine and citrus hops. Flavors of brandied fruitcake, raisins, and citrus. This IPA has a full and malty mouthfeel, with slightly lingering bitterness."

(12oz) $6

La Chouffe Blonde

Belgian Pale Strong Ale. "The gnomes of Fairyland are particularly fond of this golden beer. La Chouffe, with its slight hoppy taste, combining notes of fresh coriander and fruity tones, is the drink which gives them their zest for life. Of all the legends from the wonderful region of the Belgian Ardennes, the tale of La Chouffe is the one which most merits re-telling."

(11.2oz) $7

Leavenworth Biers Whistling Pig Hefeweizen

"Fruity, refreshing, and touched with malt sweetness, Whistling Pig Hefeweizen is a bright reward for days under the sun. Crisp yet easygoing, Whistling Pig is an unfiltered wheat bier. Its classically cloudy appearance characterizes the best German hefeweizens. (Whistle pigs are actually marmots)"

(12oz) $6

Lindemans Lambic

Raspberry, Strawberry, Apple or Peach.

(375ml) $8

Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA

Hawaii - American India Pale Ale (IPA). "Pours a clear golden-orange color. Strong aromas of citrus hops (grapefruit, orange, pineapple) with sweet, caramely malts and grains on the nose. The smooth, creamy mouthfeel delivers flavors that pleasantly match the aromas."

(12oz) $6

Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde

Hawaii - Munich Helles Lager - "This is Maui Brewing's lightest beer. Brewed with 100% malted barley, this Munich Helles style lager is indeed light, with low bitterness and a slight malt finish. Refreshing any time of year and especially on a hot day."

(12oz) $6

North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout

Russian Imperial Stout - "Produced in the tradition of 18th Century English brewers who supplied the court of Russia’s Catherine the Great, Old Rasputin seems to develop a cult following wherever it goes. It’s a rich, intense brew with big complex flavors and a warming finish."

(12oz) $6

Orval Trappist Belgian Ale

Belgian Pale Ale. "Sunset-orange color; a fruity and slightly acidic bouquet, firm body, profound hop bitterness, and long, dry finish. Orval is bottled with Brettanomyces, a yeast strain that leads to superb dry complexity and age-worthiness."

(12oz) $9

Rogue Dead Guy Ale

German Maibock Style Ale. "In the style of a German Maibock, using our proprietary Pacman yeast, Dead Guy is deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich, hearty flavor."

(12oz) $5

Seattle Cider Co. Dry Cider

"One of the driest ciders on the market. The golden orange glow of this unique cider lends way to notes of lilac, blood orange and green apple on the nose. Dry and pleasantly acidic, flavors of nectarine, under ripe peach and tart cherry hit the palate with no residual sweetness."

(16oz) $8

Fountain Sodas

Include Free Refills - $3

Coke

Diet Coke

Sprite

Dr. Pepper

Root Beer

Lemonade

Iced Tea

Flying Bird Botanicals

Loose Leaf Hot Teas - $3

English Breakfast

White Lemon Ginger

Lavender Orange Grey

Bluebird Morning (Decaf)

Cold Comfort (Decaf)

Jasmine Green

Italian Sodas

Soda Water with Syrup and Cream, topped with Whipped Cream - $4

Blueberry

Cherry

Lime

Orange

Strawberry

Raspberry

Vanilla

San Pellegrino Products

Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water $3

San Pellegrino Natural Sparkling Water $3

San Pellegrino Sparkling Flavored Beverages $2

Flavors: Pomegranate & Orange, Lemon, or Blood Orange

LaLuca Prosecco - $9

187ml (Single Glass Pour). NV, Treviso, Italy, DOC - 100% Glera. "The wine pours an almost translucent bright yellow, with hints of green reflecting off the glass. The nose is instantly defined and distinctive, offering up bold orchard fruits, crisp pears, and lemon curd, all of which come together in a rich, creamy off-dry style that is extremely appealing."

Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut Réserve Champagne - $45

NV, Brut Reserve, Champagne, France - 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay. "An extremely well balanced, wonderfully refined and light Champagne. Unwavering aromas of white fruit, apple and raspberry. The impressive Meunier base layer imparts fruit character and soft, rounded texture, backed by racy, yielding Pinot Noir structure, skillfully refreshed by crunchy Chardonnay fruit."

Bodegas Breca Rosé - $23

2019, Aragon, Spain - 100% Garnacha de Aragon (Grenache). "The 2019 Bodegas Breca Rosé is an elegant rosé produced from the original clones worldwide of the Garnacha grape, characterized by delicate floral aromatics. This wine offers a beautiful aroma of ripe cherries and sweet spices."

Tormaresca Calafuria Rosato - $28

2019, Salento, Italy IGT - 100% Negroamaro (Rosato). "Zesty aromas of peppery spice and tomato vine meld with creamy melon on the nose. The rounded palate brings flavors of banana, melon and orange."

Alverdi Pinot Grigio - Glass $7 / Bottle $25

2019, Terre Degli Osci, Italy IGT - 100% Pinot Grigio. "A fresh, floral bouquet with notes of acacia flowers, this dry white wine is well-balanced with lively white fruit flavors."

Jermann Friuli Pinot Grigio - $41

2018, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy DOC - 100% Pinot Grigio. "Intense straw-yellow color; its aroma is intense, full and fruity, with excellent persistence. Its taste is dry, velvety, and particularly well-orchestrated for its full body."

Kiona Vineyards Riesling - Glass $7 / Bottle $25

2017, Columbia Valley, WA - 100% Riesling. "Crisp, clean and refreshing, this Columbia Valley Riesling showcases the bright acidity and tremendous fresh fruit characteristics that make Washington a world-class Riesling producer. We cold-ferment to preserve fruit flavors, maximize pizzazz, and capture a small amount of frizzante in every bottle."

Eroica Riesling - $26

2017, Columbia Valley, WA - 100% Riesling. "Eroica Riesling offers sweet lime and mandarin orange aromas with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. Eroica is a blended statement of the finest Riesling vineyards in the state."

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc - Glass $8 / Bottle $28

2019, Marlborough, New Zealand - 100% Sauvignon Blanc. "This wine features aromas bursting with passion fruit, melon, citrus, and hints of grass. It is crisp and bright on the palate, with refreshing acidity and layers of juicy fruit flavors."

Delille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc - Glass $12 / Bottle $45

2020, Columbia Valley, WA - 72% Sauvignon Blanc, 28% Semillon. "The 2020 'Chaleur Estate Blanc' white wine is a gorgeous blend of 72% Sauvignon Blanc with the remainder Semillon. The Semillon really seems to be showing a lot here with banana and melon alongside wet stone and lemon blossom that all mingle in the glass. The palate shows good freshness and weight with a great sense of elegance and minerality. The length adds to the enjoyment. Drink 2021-2031 "

Brotte Bord Elegance Laudun Blanc - $25

2018, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France - Mostly Grenache Blanc Blend. "Pear, yellow plum and white peach fruit flavors are fresh and focused, with light chamomile and honeysuckle accents on the finish."

Château Ducasse, Bordeaux Blanc - $30

2019, Bordeaux, France - 60% Sémillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle. "This beautiful, aromatic white Bordeaux is a blend that brings even more fruit and spice to the table. Add it all up and you have a beautifully balanced mouthful of bright, fresh, crisp fruit and earth to pair with fish, shellfish and poultry."

Orr Wines Old Vine Chenin Blanc - $36

2019, Columbia Valley, WA - 100% Old Vine Chenin Blanc. "Hand-harvested from vines nearly four decades old, this fresh, dry, Chenin Blanc was fermented naturally with native yeast. Green-gold in color with aromas of crunchy pears, cucumber peel, and honeydew melon. It's lively, bright, bone dry and a tiny bit saline in the mouth."

Sleight of Hand The Enchantress - $10 Glass / $35 Bottle

2017, Yakima Valley, WA - 100% Old Vine Chardonnay. "An alluring nose of fresh-cut Granny Smith apples, lemon curd, and white flowers. It is richly textured from the lees-stirring, yet maintains a bright acid profile that broadens and extends the finish. The palate is dominated by notes of apple and pear, exotic baking spices, and a fresh lick of wet stone. This beautiful old-vine Chardonnay should age beautifully for the next decade."

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay - $13

375ml (Half Bottle). 2017, Columbia Valley, WA - 100% Chardonnay. "This wine's aromas are pleasing, with notes of apple, cream and spice. Full-feeling yet nuanced fruit flavors follow. Spice notes linger on the finish. It displays a lovely sense of balance that kicks it up a notch."

Hahn Estates Chardonnay - $30

2017, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA - 100% Chardonnay. "Inviting aromas of lemongrass, vanilla and fresh pineapple with subtle notes of honeycomb and guava. The palate is energized by flavors of tropical fruit, pear and apricot followed by a delicate hint of oak. Bright acidity along with a creamy texture from sur lie aging highlights a long rich finish."

Orr Wines Chardonnay - $26

2018, Columbia Gorge, WA - 100% Chardonnay. "Field blended in the cool Columbia Gorge vineyard where it was grown, this bright, minerally Chardonnay was naturally fermented in old French oak barrels and bottled unfiltered."

Amity Vineyards W.V. Pinot Noir - $36

2019, Willamette Valley, OR - 100% Pinot Noir. "Notes of red raspberry, lilac and thyme. A blend of predominately Eola-Amity Hills vineyards. Low alcohol, vibrant acidity, beautiful aromatics, and great transparency."

Compton Family Garden Series Pinot Noir - $32

2018, Willamette Valley, OR - 100% Pinot Noir. "Distinctive and aromatic, with aromas of wet hay and light silage, but the palate fills out with well-balanced cherry fruit, tea-flavored tannins and impressive length."

Cristom Mt. Jefferson Pinot Noir - $36

2018, Willamette Valley, OR - 100% Pinot Noir. "Made from a combination of Estate fruit as well as Pinot from surrounding vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, the Mt. Jefferson Cuvée wine conveys a rich diversity of place, deserving its reputation as one of the most expansive yet stylistically consistent Pinot Noirs in the world."

Erath Estate Selection Pinot Noir - $38

2016, Willamette Valley, Oregon - 100% Pinot Noir. "Layered aromas, including blackberry, currant, toasty pie crust, eucalyptus, and a waft of hearty meatiness. Dark fruits prevail on the palate--cherry, plum and mission fig--nicely seasoned with sage and a light smokiness. The mouth is soft, yet still textural, as tannin and acid marry evenly."

Scenic Valley Farms Pinot Noir - $31

2019 Willamette Valley, OR. 100% Pinot Noir. "This estate-grown Willamette Valley Pinot Noir delivers pretty black cherry fruit at a modest price. There's a lightly earthy, salty aspect to the flavors and well-integrated Mediterranean herb highlights. Aged 10 months in French and Oregon oak, presumably neutral, it was bottled unfiltered."

Sleight of Hand The Spellbinder - Glass $9 / Bottle $32

2016, Columbia Valley, WA - 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc, 19% Merlot. "Deep ruby/purple colored with lots of black and blue fruits, earth, and gravelly minerality, it has terrific depth of fruit, no hard edges, and solid overall freshness and purity."

Kiona Vineyards Cabernet - Glass $10 / Bottle $35

2016, Red Mountain, WA - 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot. "This authoritative wine shows why Red Mountain has a reputation as a powerhouse Cabernet Sauvignon producer capable of going toe-to-toe with the world’s best. Fine grain tannin, great fruit, and dark color abound with depth, complexity, and layered intrigue."

Stag's Leap Cellars Artemis - $41

375ml (Half Bottle). 2015, Napa Valley, CA - 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. "The 2015 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon opens with inviting aromas of dark cherry and berry fruit, cassis, sweet vanilla and a hint of olive. On the palate, the wine has a smooth entry with a rich mouthfeel and lingering aftertaste of black cherry and dusty cocoa."

B.T.R. Cellars by Mark Ryan, The Vincent - $34

2018, Columbia Valley, WA - 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 17% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. "The 2018 Vincent Red offers clean, pure aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, cedar-lined spice and vanilla. The palate is bold, with mouth-filling blueberry and blackberry with more warm spice and subtle licorice flavor. The finish is remarkably balanced, focusing firm but round tannins and refined acidity."

Mark Ryan The Dissident - $53

2018, Columbia Valley, WA - 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. "Deep, dark reddish-purple in color, bordering on opaque. Expressive and supple, featuring a complex, layered core that offers black raspberry, rose petal and licorice flavors, gliding toward polished tannins."

Soos Creek Terrible Beauty - $44

2016, Columbia Valley, WA - 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. "Blackberry, green pepper and spice aromas lead to medium-bodied bell pepper, blackberry and black tea flavors. The change in vineyard sources has produced a softer more elegant style for this vintage, similar to the first, 2012 vintage."

L’Ecole Cabernet Sauvignon - $55

2017, Walla Walla Valley, WA - 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. "Aromas of dark fruit, espresso grounds, savory herbs, and dried roses underpinned by an iron backbone and graphite minerality. Robust tannins with intricate layers in the mid-palate are balanced with natural acidity leading to a robust, powerful finish."

Tormaresca Neprica Cabernet Sauvignon - $23

2017, Puglia, Italy IGT - 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. "Bright black cherry and blueberry aromas meld with cinnamon and bubblegum in this accessible Cabernet Sauvignon. It is juicy and crunchy on the palate in dark berry flavors that are shaded by graphite and warm spice."

Chinook Cellars Cabernet Franc - $39

2017, Yakima Valley, WA - 100% Cabernet Franc. "Sourced from 100% Yakima Valley AVA grapes, this wine is soft, drinkable and low in tannins. To emphasize the Cabernet Franc characteristics (cherries, raspberries, licorice, violets) this wine was aged in neutral oak barrels."

Leonetti Merlot - $113

2016, Walla Walla Valley, WA - 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc. "2016 will be remembered as a classic vintage for Merlot. This wine has a delicious, creamy nose with jammy black fruits and mixed florals. It is incredibly broad on the palate–a distinctive characteristic of Washington Merlot. The finish is spicy, sweet, lively, and lengthy."

aMaurice Cellars Gamache Malbec - $52

2016, Walla Walla, WA - 100% Malbec. "The smells of reduction will give way after a few minutes to reveal a beautifully complicated nose of orange peel, black cherry, and thyme. The mouth is balanced with strong leanings to the stem tannin. We are in love with this wine, but again it needs time to breathe and age if possible."

JB Neufeld Cabernet Sauvignon - $46

2017, Yakima Valley, WA - 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. "The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valley reveals a deep purple/ruby color to go with a more fruit forward bouquet of black raspberries, flowers, and spice, with a subtle marine-like note developing with time in the glass. Elegant, medium-bodied, and supple, it's a terrific value and should keep for a good decade, although there's no need to age this."

Terre Antiche Montepulciano - Glass $7 / Bottle $25

2019, Abruzzo, Italy DOC - 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. "Deep ruby with purple hues, it has fragrant raspberry, mulberry and wild flower aromatics. Medium bodied with notes of black pepper, clean acidity and persistent fruit flavors. This is an easy drinking wine that goes with almost any type of food!"

La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti - $22

375ml (Half Bottle). 2016, Piedmont, Italy DOCG - 100% Barbera d'Asti. "Exploding on the palate with rich dark berry, cassis, cherry liqueur and toasty oak flavors. Long, impressively rich finish."

Viberti La Gemella Barbera d'Alba - $30

2019, Piedmont, Italy DOC - 100% Barbera d'Alba. "Expressive floral tones of wild rose, fresh berries and crushed mineral. Full-bodied layers of blueberry, licorice, and earth are perfectly balanced. A vibrancy of acid, silky tannins, and lengthy finish contribute to the outstanding quality."

Ruggeri Corsini Barolo Bussia - $50

2016, Piedmont, Italy DOCG - 100% Nebbiolo. "Medium-deep ruby red, with garnet to orange overtones. There should be an exhilarating rush of freshness on the nose, followed immediately by warming broader elements which can include candied cherries, bitter cherries, plums, strawberries and raspberries. There are also darker tones of chocolate, hazelnuts and licorice, with herbs, cinnamon and vanilla as well."

Rivera Primitivo - $24

2018, Salento, Italy IGT - 100% Primitivo. "Dense purple-red color. A fresh and pleasant wine with bright aromas of dark berries jam and great versatility in food matching. This Primitivo has a fruit-rich bouquet, with impressions of wild blackberry and raspberry. It is medium bodied and complex on the palate, with deep fruit. It is remarkably supple."

Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo - $30

2016, Salento, Italy IGT - 100% Primitivo. "An intense ruby red with light purple highlights. On the nose, aromas of black cherries and wild blackberries are followed by delicate hints of vanilla and licorice. The palate is ample and supple in the beginning, then balanced by an enjoyable freshness and a fruity finish and aftertaste."

Zenato Ripassa - $35

2016, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Italy DOC - 85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta. "Lots of ripe blackcurrant and plum with black olive, clove and licorice. It’s full-bodied and intensely flavorful with firm but ripe tannins. Lightly bitter orange-peel and coffee-bean notes on the finish. Plenty of backbone. A baby Amarone."

Novelty Hill Syrah - Glass $10 / Bottle $35

2018, Columbia Valley, WA - 100% Syrah. "A deep, ruby red wine. Layers of exotic spice, dark stone fruit and wild blackberry aromas and flavors gain focus across a firmly textured mid-palate. Rich and mouth-filling, with refined tannins that linger on a dense, expressive finish."

Orr Wines Grenache - $36

2019, Columbia Valley, WA - 88% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 2% Syrah. "The color is violet ruby and the nose is full of fresh raspberries, pomegranate, plum and black tea. It’s vibrant and lively through to the lifted and mouth-watering finish."

Two Vintners Grenache - $39

2018, Columbia Valley, WA - 100% Grenache. "Aromas of strawberry candy and herbs are followed by cranberry and cherry flavors that show a pillowy soft feel. It shows a pleasing sense of intensity."

Delille Cellars Doyenne - $54

2018, Columbia Valley, WA - 61% Syrah, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon. "This wine offers some toasty oak as well as rich blue fruits, cassis, and violet characteristics. It's a plump, medium to full-bodied effort that has terrific purity and a layered texture, and it's certainly going to be an outstanding wine."

Betz La Serenne - $78

2017 et al, Yakima Valley, WA - 100% Syrah. "Aromatics of lavender, fennel, white pepper and tarragon join inky, blackberry purée, huckleberry and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is luscious, velvety and round bringing smoky coffee bean and fresh herbs to the fore. A polished tannic backbone promises a long cellar life, but it’s hard to resist right now."

Betz La Côte Rousse - $78

2014 et al, Red Mountain, WA - 100% Syrah. "La Côte Rousse displays the youthful, brooding, dark character we’ve come to expect from these Red Mountain sites. The superb ripening conditions are evident in its deep, penetrating core of blue and black fruits. The use of whole cluster fermentation has added additional spicy aromatics along with smoked meats, crushed herbs and wood spice."

Sierra Salinas Mira Salinas - $27

2016, Alicante, Valencia, Spain - 100% Monastrell. "An intense and deep red color, it showcases a complex bouquet, with ripe fruit notes (blackberries, red plums) and elegant spices. Silky and delicate palate, as well as fleshy and opulent, but with a very present fruitiness. Lengthy and balanced."

Bodegas Breca Garnacha - $27

2017, Calatayud, Spain - 100% Old Vine Garnacha (Grenache). "This red is ripe and generous. A rich, firm texture carries plum and currant flavors, with notes of mocha, loamy earth and smoke. Well-integrated tannins give this backbone, while lively acidity imparts balance."

Bodegas Morca Godina - $25

2017, Campo de Borja, Spain - 100% Garnacha. "This ruby/purple-colored wine offers finesse and elegance in addition to moderately intense aromas of spice box, licorice, plums and subtle oak. Rich with velvety tannins, exceptional purity, balance and length."

Brotte Côtes du Rhône Rouge Espirit Barville - $25

2017, Côtes du Rhône, France - Blend of Grenache and Syrah. "Warm, supple, silky, ample and elegant with very fine tannins. Notes of undergrowth and licorice accompany the aromas of wild red fruits and black cherries at the end of the mouth."

Brotte Domaine Grosset Cairanne - $28

2017 Côtes du Rhône, France - Blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. "Creation Grosset is the authentic reflection of the Grenache grape variety flourishing on the warm and dry Mediterranean terroir of Cairanne. Generous and ample, offers notes of forest fruits, prunes. Roasted touches accompany fine tannins."

Brotte Gigondas La Marasque - $37

2017, Côtes du Rhone, France - 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah. "Hints of preserved strawberry and cassis are accented by clove, nutmeg and shaved black pepper in this fruity, spicy sip. A blend of Grenache and Syrah sourced from sand and marl soils, it's unctuously ripe but fresh, too. The finish lingers on neatly integrated tannins. Lovely now!"

Santa Cristina Chianti - Glass $10 / Bottle $35

2017, Tuscany, Italy DOCG - 100% Sangiovese. "Ruby red in color with purple highlights. The nose is complex, with notes of cherries and plums well integrated with toasted oak and vanilla derived from the aging in small barrels. The palate is ample and supple, with velvety tannins. The finish and aftertaste is long and savory."

Felsina Chianti Classico - $26

375ml (Half Bottle). 2015, Tuscany, Italy DOCG. "Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish."

Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino - $38

2018, Tuscany, Italy DOC - 100% Sangiovese. "This wine offers all the Sangiovese basics, and it does so in style. It pours to reveal a medium garnet color with bright aromas of sour cherry, redcurrant, blue flower and a touch of bitter almond."

Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino - $65

2015, Tuscany, Italy DOCG - 100% Sangiovese. "This has rather subdued aromas evoking coconut, carob, baked plum and a whiff of resin. Lean and linear, the palate shows dried cherry and licorice notes set against dusty tannins that leave a firm, drying finish."

Rivera Rupicolo - $23

2017, Castel del Monte, Italy DOC - 40% Nero di Troia, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Other Local Varieties. "A fresh, pleasant all-around red wine with a good ageing capacity. It is ruby red in color with hints of purple. On the nose, a full, aromatic bouquet of wild red berry fruit is followed by a smooth, fruity palate. Well balanced with a subtly tannic finish."

Brian Carter Tuttorosso - $34

2015, Columbia Valley, WA - 68% Sangiovese, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah. "Picture yourself walking through the early fall woods of Tuscany; it has rained the day before and there is a hint of white truffles in the air. Wild ripe blackberries line the pathway and the perfume of late season flowers reaches your nose. The zesty finish makes it the perfect combination for tomato based dishes."

Leonetti Sangiovese - $109

2016, Walla Walla Valley, WA - 100% Sangiovese. "Dazzling deep ruby in color. The nose is loaded with bright red fruits and a kiss of vanilla bean. The palate is creamy and acidic like a splendidly satisfying sorbet. Refreshing and impeccably balanced, this is a stellar example of one of our favorite varieties. The 2016 Sangiovese was such a shining star that it stands alone in the blend for this vintage."

La Spinetta Casanova Chianti Riserva - $44

2015, Tuscany, Italy DOCG - 100% Sangiovese. "On the palate it is dry, harmonious, full-bodied and velvety. It presents hints of blueberries and white peppers. With floral notes with hints of berries and Mediterranean spices."

Antinori Tignanello - $150

2013, Tuscany, Italy IGT - 80-85% Sangiovese, 15-20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. "An intense ruby red in color with purple highlights, the 2013 Tignanello shows a nose of great red fruit intensity along with highly pleasurable notes of vanilla, chocolate, and leather from the well balanced contribution and fusion of the aromas of the oak. The spicy and balsamic sensations which give additional complexity are also quite important."

Rosario Vera Rioja - $25

2017, Rioja, Spain - 100% Tempranillo. "Deep purple to the edge. Gorgeous aromas of blackberries, cassis, red currant, plum, black licorice and tobacco. Integrated layers of black licorice, cherry, plum jam, toast, oak and cedar on the palate. Well balanced with supple texture and long finish."

Guardian Cellars Chalk Line - $40

2018, Columbia Valley, WA - 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 30% Syrah. "With restrained elegance, this Chalk Line greets you with ripe black cherry, blackberry, and wood smoke. The aromatics carry over to the palate with deep notes of cherry pie, violet, vanilla, bitter orange, and rich baking spices in each sip. The mouth-feel is bold and dense. Although good now, this vintage is an age-worthy wine."

McBride Sisters Red Blend - $25

2017, Central Coast, CA - 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. "Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine is elegant, even understated, with perfectly balanced tannin and just the slightest hint of earthiness complimenting the fruit. Extended oak aging softens the finish and brings with it a suggestion of baking spices and cocoa."