BITES

The Colony Wine Merchant team strives to bring you what we think is the best by choosing to use only organic produce, locally sourced oils and vinegar (also organic), humanely raised and sustainably farmed protein and dairy products. We also take pride in supporting local family owned businesses. 

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Small Plates

perfect for sharing

marinated olives rosemary, lemon zest, red pepper flake, olive oil   8

salt and pepper pistachios   5

pâté house-made at The Hobbit Restaurant, duck and chicken liver pate  10

steak tartare crostini raw filet mignon, capers, garlic aioli, topped with shaved piave  14

caprese sliced mozzarella served over basil pesto, topped with heirloom tomatoes, olive oil,  balsamic vinegar  9

prosciutto bruschetta  double crème brie topped with prosciutto, slivered almonds, honey   10

burrata bruschetta  basil pesto topped with burrata, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic, olive oil  10

mike’s bacon cheeseburger bruschetta  braised short rib, bacon, gruyere, grain mustard  14

Cheese & Charcuterie Boards

boards are served with fresh baked bread and accoutrements

cheese selected by our cheesemonger and all charcuteries are sliced in-house

cheese boards ~ cheese is also available for retail purchase by the ¼ & ½ lb.

3 cheese  14

5 cheese  20

3 cheese and 2 charcuterie (finocchiona salami, pamplona chorizo)  20

5 cheese and 2 charcuterie (finocchiona salami, pamplona chorizo)  26

charcuterie board  prosciutto, capicola, finocchiona salami, pamplona chorizo, cornichons, grain mustard, marcona almonds, apricot preserves   18

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baked camembert 8 oz wheel topped with roasted garlic and rosemary, toasted baguette 22

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Salads & Sandwiches

sandwiches served on fresh baked bread with kettle chips and seasonal salad

spanish smoked duck salad ~ beautiful with sparkling wine or pinot noir

smoked duck breast, arugula, marcona almonds, manchego cheese, medjool dates, 

red wine vinaigrette  15

wine country cobb salad ~ great with sauvignon blanc or merlot

roasted turkey breast, crumbled blue cheese, bacon, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, olive oil, balsamic vinegar  12

seasonal salad    8

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colony grilled cheese ~ pairs well with a cabernet or amber ale

slow braised short rib, truffle cheddar, gruyere, sourdough   16

spanish dip sandwich ~ delish with a spicy red (zinfandel, syrah) or india ale

pamplona chorizo, manchego, roasted bell peppers, roasted onion, sourdough, colony au jus   13

the sandwich (aka the hustler)  ~ lovely with pinot gris or lager

mozzarella, basil pesto, roasted peppers, olive tapenade, baguette   12

tuscan turkey ~ great with a sauvignon blanc or pilsner`

roasted turkey breast, bacon, goat cheese, basil pesto, tomato, arugula, baguette   14

rustic prosciutto ~ perfect with just about anything

prosciutto, fromage blanc, arugula, vinaigrette, grain mustard, roasted peppers, baguette  12

beer sando ~ pair with your favorite ale

capicola, finocchiona salami, gruyere, cornichons, grain mustard, aioli, ciabatta  12

Sweets

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chocolate lava cake ~ enjoy with a glass of ruby port

rich chocolate cake served warm with yummy gooey center 7

cheesecake ~ great with a glass of late harvest

classic new york style cheesecake topped with ghiradelli caramel sauce and slivered almonds 6

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