Le Meritage Restaurant

WINE Pairings
half pour / full pour

99 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs
Napa Valley, California
4.5 / 9

NV Piper-Heidsieck, Brut
Champagne, France
6 / 12

NV Moët & Chandon White Star
Champagne, France
6.5 / 13

Sparklers

P & J Fried Oysters on the Half Shell
horseradish, citrus zest
Small 9 / Large 17

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
crawfish, creole spices
Small 16 / Large 30

Smoked Salmon Napoleon
caviar and parmesan fricco
Small 10/ Large 19

WINE Pairings

07 Cortenova “la Rose,” Pinot Grigio
Verona, Italy
4 / 8

06 Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County, California
4.5 / 9

05 “R” Riesling
August Kessler, Rheingau, Germany
4 / 8

Light Whites

Arugula, Apple and Toasted Pine Nut Salad
goat cheese, grapefruit vinaigrette
Small 8 / Large 15

Pan Roasted Red Drum
fried green tomatoes, succotash
Small 11 / Large 22

Gulf Shrimp and Grits
tasso ham, “red eye” gravy
Small 12 / Large 23

WINE Pairings

07 Saintsbury, Chardonnay
Carneros, California
5 / 10

07 Simi, Chardonnay
Sonoma County, California
5.5 / 11

04 Bourgogne
Pernand-Vergelesses, Premier Cru
Domaine Marius Delarche, France
7 / 14

Full Bodied Whites

Corn and Crab Bisque
cognac, leeks
Small 8 / Large 14

Rabbit Tenderloin
tagliatelle pasta, pancetta, chive
Small 11 / Large 21

Diver Sea Scallops
beluga lentils, sweet corn nage
Small 12 / Large 22

WINE Pairings

06 Coltibuono, Cetamura,
Chianti, Siena, Italia
3.5 / 7

06 Benziger, Pinot Noir
Sonoma County, California
6 / 12

07 Elk Cove, Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
7.5 / 15

Fruity Reds

Gulf Coast Tuna Tartare
avocado, sesame, spicy aioli
Small 15 / Large 28

Black Grouper
quinoa, pinot noir butter
Small 15 / Large 29

Duck Two Ways
fig compote, foie gras, butter potatoes
Small 18 / Large 35

WINE Pairings

06 Palacios Remondo
Rioja, Spain
4.5 / 9

04 Frog’s Leap, Zinfandel,
Napa Valley California
6 / 12

04 Domaine du Caillou
Châteauneuf-du-Pape,
Rhône, France
7 / 14

Spicy/Earthy Reds

Grilled Quail
andouille corn meal stuffing
Small 14 / Large 24

Molasses Pork Tenderloin
braised beet greens
Small 10 / Large 18

Flat Iron Steak
grilled frisee, pickled Louisiana cucumber
Small 16 / Large 26

WINE Pairings

06 Diseño, Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
4.5/9

07 Substance, Merlot
Washington State
4/8

06 Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, Califonia
5/10

Robust Reds

Braised Beef Short Rib
parsnip puree, sorrel gremolata
Small 15 / Large 26

Savory Lamb Chops
sweet potato, apple and bacon hash
Small 17 / Large 29

Grilled Filet of Beef
blue cheese tartlette, red wine jam
Small 17 / Large 29