Wine List
There’s nothing more enjoyable on a cold evening than relaxing in the Fireplace Room or curling up next to your gas log fireplace in your suite and enjoying a fine wine. There’s no better therapy than relaxing with a beer along the banks of the Trout River. Ask us for a recommendation, and we’ll steer you toward an affordable yet exceptional choice.
At the Phineas Swann, we have paid extra attention to developing a wine list second to none, designed to bring you the best and most affordable wines from Vermont, California, Europe, South America and Australia.
You can enjoy a fine merlot, malbec or chardonnay anywhere on our property. Just let us know at check-out what you’ve enjoyed and we’ll be happy to add it to your bill.Please be aware that state liquor laws require all alcoholic beverages consumed on property must be purchased from us.
Here’s a look at our wine and beer list. If you have a favorite you think we’ve overlooked, let us know!
Beers
Bud Light, Labatt Blue Light, Michelob Ultra, Molson, Harpoon, Long Trail, Guinness
$3
Vermont Wines
Shelburne Vinyard, Cayuga White, 2012, Vermont
$19.50
Crisp and fruity with hints of citrus in the nose and palate. Small amounts of Riesling and Chardonnay produce this balanced wine with full mouth feel and a complex finish.
Shelburne Vinyard, Lake View White, 2012, Vermont
$19.50
Softer than Cayuga White, with a hint of sweetness. Blends Cayuga with small amounts of Riesling, Chardonnay and Vignoles. Perfect wine for sipping on the deck or in front of the fire.
Shelburne Vinyard, Riesling, 2012, Vermont
$22.50
New this year, this blend provides all the tanginess you’d expect with a Riesling, married with sweet Vermont grapes.
Shelburne Vinyard, Harvest Widow’s Revenge (Semi-Sweet Red), 2012, Vermont
$22.50
This red wine is a semi-dry blend of Vermont grown grapes. The aroma is fresh and fruity with the texture rich with a touch of sweetness and a lingering berry finish. Serve at room temperature or chilled to brighten the juicy fruit notes.
Shelburne Vinyard, Marquette (Red), 2012, Vermont
$29.50
Vermont grown and produced, Marquette is the leading red varietal for this region. It is soft and medium bodied with smooth tannins and a complex finish.
Dessert & Ice Wines
Selaks Ice Wine, 2006, New Zealand (375 ml)
$14.95
This seductive ultra-sweet wine; optimum balance between fruit sweetness and crisp clean acidity.
White Wines
Chardonnay
Stephen Vincent, 2011, Petaluma, California
$17.50
Attractive melony, buttery citrus and tropical fruit characteristics. Elegant, fresh and medium-bodied.
Albert Bichot, Macon Villages, 2011, Burgundy, France
$22.50
Shows a floral bouquet and lively, refreshing palate. Enjoy with soft cheese or as a refreshing aperitif.
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Primaterra, Pinot Grigio, 2012, Veneto, Italy
$16.50
Crisp and lively wine full of fruit with hints of apples and fresh fruit.
Montimore, Pinot Gris, 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon
$20.50
A perfect example of what cooler weather delivers, with stone and citrus fruits and a lingering minerality.
Riesling
Gruner Veltliner, Danubio, 2005, Germany
$12.50
A pleasantly fresh and fruity, light and well balanced Veltliner. Great for relaxing.
Sauvignon Blanc
Ponga, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand
$19.50
Pale straw with brilliant clarity. A fragrant mix of stone fruit and citrus aromas. A flavorsome array of nectarine and grapefruit, with a zesty orange citrus essence. Well-balanced finish.
Champagne & Sparkling
Canella Prosecco VSAQ NV, Italy (187 ml)
$8.95
A classic prosecco with ripe pear and peach notes marked by a nutty richness.
Moscato d’Asti Sourgal DOCG, 2007, Italy (375 ml)
$7.95
Golden in color and lightly sparkling. This slightly sweet sparkler of 100% Moscato offers a delightful nose of raisins, violets and spice. Medium in body with perfect acidity and balance, it delivers intense flavors of raisins, sultanas and spice. Luscious, long and sweet, it cleanses the palate on the finish.
Tott’s Brut, California
$5.95
Our most affordable sparkling wine choice.
Marquis de la Tour Brut, France
$8.95
Pale gold with fine bubbles. The aroma is delicate with floral aspects, while the taste is crisp, clean and light with melon flavors.
Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru “Blanc de Blanc” Brut NV Champagne, Cuis, France
$79.50
Bright spicy and very dry Champagne, perfect for celebrations. Intensely flavored impressively long with gripping finish. Our personal favorite for celebrations.
Moet & Chandon, Imperial Brut, France
$79.50
The gold standard for Champagne. If you have a moment you want to celebrate properly, this is your choice.
Red Wines
Pinot Noir
Albert Bichot, “Vielles Vignes” Bourgogne, 2011, Burgundy, France
$22.50
High-toned, quite precise fruit on the nose. Lots of fresh fruit flavor. Tannins are quite ripe – almost a Beaujolais aspect to the fruit profile. Those looking for a flavorful red choice can hardly do better.
Malbec
Barricas, 2011, Mendoza, Argentina
$13.50
This vivid purple Malbec is round and medium bodied. It has mulberry and black cherry aromas, with hints of violet. In the mouth it is round and friendly, with fine tannin notes and a charming finish.
Domaine Bousquet, 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
$19.50
This vivid purple Malbec is round and medium bodied. It has mulberry and black cherry aromas, with hints of violet. In the mouth it is round and friendly, with fine tannin notes and a charming finish. Our most popular red, it receives only raves from those who try it.
Beaujolais
Mas Carlot, Les Enfant Terrible, 2010, Nimes, France
$24.00
55% Mourvedre and 45% Syrah. Dense ruby purple, with hints of blueberry, charcoal, licorice and acacia flowers, it is elegant, complex, rich, dense and best consumed over the next 3-4 years.
Merlot
Stephen Vincent, 2011, California
$17.00
Lush and upfront front. A Merlot for everyday and everyone. Dark and lush with ripe plum, unoaked flavors.
Pennywise, 2009, California
$18.00
Dark purple with aromas of ripe blackberries, milk choclate mousse and fresh caramel creme brûlée. Good structure, acidity and depth. Finishes with flavors of deep blackberry, cherries and oak with hint of clove and fresh coffee.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pennywise, 2011, California
$18.00
Boasting a rich garnet color, this blend has aromas of bourbon-soaked cherries, blackberry preserves, smoky caramel and sweet basil. The wine starts with a punch of black raspberry, currants, dark molasses and dried strawberry. The finish show
notes of cranberry, soy, figs and expresso. A great wine for those who prefer their cab without a heavy oakiness.
Shiraz
Shoofly, 2012, McLaren Vale & Langhorne Creek, Australia
$21.00
Shows earthy gravel, spicy licorice and dense dark mulberries, while the sweet upfront berry fruit gives way to complex cedar and spice notes. Vibrant, jicy fruit runs length of the palate and lingers with a “have another glass” finish.
Chianti
DaVinci DOCG 2011, Italy
$21.50
Well-balanced, medium-bodied wine with jammy flavors of ripe plums, cherries and red fruit. A lively wine with a soft mineral finish and round tannins that linger in long, peppery finish.