WHITE WINE

Chardonnay

Hess Select (Monterey)
A rich round wine. Tropical fruit and a touch of oak. Great on its own, with 'green' seafood or vegetarian dishes. 
Joel Gott Chardonnay (Monterey)
A lighter, unoaked Chardonnay. Try with Tuna Kitfo, and Yayu fish.

Sauvignon Blanc

Infamous Goose (New Zealand)
 
Fresh and zesty lime and guava fruit. Lively acidity pairs with Doro Tibs, Tuna Kitfo, Vegetarian Sambusa, Yekik Alicha and Salads.

 

Pinot Grigio

  Voga (Italy)
Light and fresh. Try it with salads, 'green' appetizers, and Vegetarian dishes. 

 

Gewurztraminer

Hook & Ladder (Sonoma)
Spicy fruit and a touch of sweetness tame Yesmir Wat, Kitfo Goursha and Doro Tibs. 

 

 RED WINE

Zinfandel


Napa Cellars (Napa)
Bold, intense ripe berry flavors stands up nicely to Kitfo, Yayu's Meat Combo and Kitfo Goursha appetizer.  
Brazin Zinfandel (Dry Creek)
Spicy berry flavors with lively acidity pair nicely with many mitmita and berbere dishes: Kitfo Special, Yesega Wot, Kitfo and Yayu's Meat Combo. 

 

Pinot Noir

Castle Rock (Monterey)
A flavorful but gentle red complements Yedoro Wot, TeblaWot and Shiro

Cabernet


Avalon (Napa)
Robust currant and herbal flavors are compatible with many  meat based dishes: Yebeg Lega, Tibs, Yesiga Tibs, Tibs Firfir, Yesega Alicha.
Mount Veeder (Napa)
Full and supple, with luscious tannins. A bold structure with appealing texture is balanced by delectable flavors of blackberry, cocoa and cedar, leading to a long, rich finish making it compatible with many  meat based dishes: Yebeg Lega, Tibs, Yesiga Tibs, Tibs Firfir, Yesega Alicha.
Rombauer (Napa)
Intricately weaves ripe black fruit flavors with subtle earthy purities. Blackcurrant, black cherry, mint and chocolate fill out the palate.
Shafer (Napa)
Full bodied texture, good elegance, floral undertone with a savory, broad texture. Pairs nicely with vegetarian and meat selections.
Darioush ( Napa)
Concentrated fruit with earth and spice. Enticing aromas of black currant, blueberry and cacao. Try with vegetarian and meat selections.

Merlot

Aquinus (Napa)
Flavorful, spicy but soft. Lovely with many vegetarian selections:  Shiro, Telba Wot, Ye-Tsom Firfir and Azifa.
Bogle (Central Coast)
Bright summer cherries greet the nose and palate, while touches of tea and rich red fruit are mouth-filling and lingering.

Shafer (Napa)
Soft berry fruit intermixed with leafy, herbal notes, sweet tannins, lively freshness and intense fragrance Pairs nicely with vegetarian and meat selections.
Darioush ( Napa)
Luscious flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry and cacao are supported by an earthy core on the mid-palate. Lovely with Concentrated vegetarian ant meat selections.

 

ETHIOPIAN HONEY WINE – TEJ

Tej is sweet, most famous Ethiopian sweet honey wine. It packs a punch and pairs nicely with kitfo, Tibs and meat combination.

Enat
Sweet Ethiopian honey wine.
Yamatt
Semi-Sweet Ethiopian honey wine.

 

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