ROUGE TOMATE CHELSEA WINE LIST

If you are what you eat, you are also what you drink. And if today we are paying more and more attention to the origin of our food, we
may still overlook where our beverages come from At Rouge Tomate Chelsea, the core our program is to offer our guest the tastiest,
most complex, exciting wines, spirits, liquors, beers, teas, coffees and any liquid you can dream of drinking from the most careful,
dedicated, responsible producers. Behind the certifications and labels, we are looking to create human relationships with all the farmers
we are working with because, at the end, all of our producers are first and foremost farmers supporting an idea of farming respectful
of the future. Protection of the biodiversity, observation of the natural cycles, enlightened agriculture without the abuse of synthetic
chemicals, human-sized farms these allow our producers to vinify, brew, and distill complex, flavorful ingredients with the fewest
additives possible, and to encapsulate a real transparency of place, time and culture in a glass of wine or a cup of tea. This is what we are
looking for. By our choices, we are engaged citizens of this world, and it is not only good for the planet, it is also good for us, and good
for the palate! The whole team is excited to share all of these stories, and to cheer with you.
Pascaline, Linda, James, Cristian, John

ORGANIC
Organic wines are produced using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical
fertilizers, do not contain genetically modified organisms, and are processed using a minimum amount of authorized additives. Low
amounts of added sulphites are generally acceptable. Due to the various food standards agencies throughout the world, there are many
different guidelines and regulations that determine whether a wine can bear an organic seal
in a particular country.
BIODYNAMIC
Biodynamic viticulture is a method of organic farming that originated out of the work of Rudolf Steiner in 1920s Europe. It considers
the vines and the winery as a part of the larger environment, balancing the soil, plants and animals in a self-nourishing, living system.
Methods unique to biodynamic farming (not found in organic viticulture) include the use of fermented herbal and mineral preparations
as compost additives and the use of an astronomical sowing and planting calendar. Very few additives are used in the grape growing and
winemaking. Very low amounts of added sulphites are generally acceptable. There are independent certification agencies for
biodynamic products, most of which are members of Demeter International.
NATURAL
There is no official definition or classification system for natural wines. Simply put, natural wine is just fermented grape juice. No added
ingredients whatsoever. While you may not be able to taste the difference between an organic/biodynamic wine and its mass-produced
equivalent, you most certainly will find natural wines to be unique in both nose and palate.

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
FROM THE JUICE BAR
House Squeezed Juices - 5
orange / grapefruit / apple / seasonal - 7
House Made Sodas - 4
cola / tonic / lemonade / cola / grapefruit / ginger ale
House Brewed Iced Teas Tea-Dealers - 7
Meleng Single Estate Assam, India / Sejak Korean Green, South Korea
Sokuchouzan Matcha, Japan - 12
SEASONAL - 8
Carrot
carrot, clementine, lime, ginger beer, basil
Mate
mate, wildflower raw honey, lemon-rosemary shrub, sage
Market Green
spinach, sorrel, bib lettuce, apple, cucumber, lime, poached-apple syrup
Cucumber
cucumber, tonic syrup, lemon, brined-lemon rind syrup, basil
Fresa
strawberry syrup, chamomile tea, lemon, chia seeds
WATER
Still / Sparkling, Saratoga, New York - 4
Sparkling, Borjomi, Republic of Georgia - 5
Complimentary filtered still & sparkling water.

COCKTAILS
OUR CLASSICS
Mule - 14
lemongrass-infused vodka, house-made ginger beer, lime juice, fresh tarragon
Gimlet - 14
dry gin, roasted grapefruit & panela syrup, lime juice
Bloody Mary - 14
tomato, roasted pineapple, brown sugar, castelvetrano olive, cholula
Negroni - 16
raicilla black label, pacharan, orleans bitter, cherry bitters
OUR SPECIALS
Kale - 14
kale, cucumber, ginger beer, silver tequila
Concord - 14
concord grape, pink grapefruit, lemon, amaro, violet-infused gin, egg white
Jasmine - 14
green apple, jalapeno, lemon, club soda, jasmine-infused gin
Apple & Pear - 14
crabapple, house-made orgeat, lemon, swedish punch, calvados, pear brandy
Chamomile - 14
strawberry syrup, chamomile tea, lemon, chia seeds, chamomile-infused vodka
Vintage 2000s - 14
chardonnay this is not a sherry, peach, ardbeg, salt, kale chip
Tea-Pache - 14
pineapple tepache, honey, mint, aged rum, velvet falernum

BEER
ON DRAFT - Arrowood Brewery, Accord, New York
Farmhouse, Pale Ale
Black Sheep, American Brown Ale
Rauchbier, Smoked Lager

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DOMESTIC
Smart Beer Company, Organic Golden Ale, New York, 335 ml
Grimm Artisanal Ale, Kinetic Cloud, Dry-Hopped Sour Ale, New York, 650ml
Grimm Artisanal Ale, Present Perfect, Passion Fruit Sour Ale, New York, 650ml
Cambridge Brewing, Flower Child, IPA, Massachusetts, 335ml
Cambridge Brewing, Remain in Light, American Pale Lager, Massachusetts, 335ml
Founders Brewing Co., Porter, American Porter, Michigan, 335 ml
Trinity Brewing Co., One Ear, Farmhouse Ale, Colorado, 335 ml
Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, Seizoen Bretta, Farmhouse Ale, Oregon, 750ml
Cascade Brewing, Apricot Ale, American Wild Ale, Oregon, 750ml
Cascade Brewing, Blackberry, American Wild Ale, Oregon, 750ml
Cascade Brewing, Blackcap Raspberry, Lambic , Oregon, 750ml
Cascade Brewing, Kriek, Flanders Red Ale, Oregon, 750ml

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EUROPE
Rothaus, Tannen Zpfle Pilsner, Germany, 335ml
Schlenrlas, Schlenkerla - Helles Lager, Germany, 473 ml
Brasserie de La Pigeonelle, Loirette, Wheat Ale, France, 330ml
Brasserie de La Pigeonelle, Salamandre, Pale Blonde, France, 750ml
Brasserie des Voirons, Lug, Blanche, France, 330ml
Brasserie des Voirons, Lug, Blonde, France, 330ml
Brasserie des Voirons, Lug, Rousse, France, 330ml
Brasserie des Voirons, Bire Vivante - Leon Barral, Ambre, France, 750ml
Brasserie des Voirons, Bire Vivante - Dominique Belluard, Blonde, France, 750ml
Brasserie des Voirons, Bire Vivante - Dominique Belluard, Blonde, France, 1500ml

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CIDER
DOMESTIC
BTG
9240
698

2015
2013
2013

Leif Sundstrm, Sponti, New York

Aaron Burr, Homestead - Elderberry Apple, New York, 500ml
Aaron Burr, Homestead - Neversink Highlands, New York, 500ml

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4564

2014
2013
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2014

Fable Farm, Greensboro, Vermont, 500ml

Fable Farm, Balla Macree, Still, Vermont, 500ml
Fable Farm, Fluxion Ancestral, Still, Vermont, 500ml
Oyster River, Wildman Sparkling Cider, Maine

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Eric Bordelet, Sydre Argelette, Normandie, France

Eric Bordelet, Poir Granite, Normandie, France
Cyril Zangs, Normandie, France
La Cidrerie du Vulcain, Trois Ppins, Fribourg, Switzerland

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EUROPE
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4514

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2011

VERMOUTH
ON DRAFT Uncouth Vermouth
Uncouth Vermouth, Wild Raspberry, Brooklyn, New York

DOMESTIC
Uncouth Vermouth, Apple Mint, Brooklyn, New York
Uncouth Vermouth, Serrano Chile, Brooklyn, New York
Uncouth Vermouth, Calendula, Brooklyn, New York
Uncouth Vermouth, Cherry, Brooklyn, New York

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EUROPE
Dolin, Dry, Savoie, France
Dolin, Blanc, Savoie, France
Dolin, Rouge, Savoie, France

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WINES BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING
2012

Xarel-lo, Cava, Jlia Bernet, Ingenius, Catalunya, Spain

Precise, bone-dry traditional method sparkling from the most powerful, herbal, and mineral of the regions three varieties.
[2012] Pinot Noir, Champagne, ValFrison, "Goustan", Brut Nature, Aube, France
Intense, vinous blanc de noirs from a one-woman estate in Champagne s far south: one site, one vintage, no dosage.

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2015

Loire Blend, Ros Pt Nat, Domaine de la Grange Tiphaine, Rosa, Ros, Rosam, Loire Valley, France
80 year-old vines go into this refreshing, slightly off-dry, lightly effervescent ros.
2015 Frontenac Gris, Ros Pt Nat, La Garagista, Ci Confonde, Vermont, United States
Tart, strawberry-rhubarb sparkling from a pink-skinned, cold-hardy hybrid that doesnt need chemicals to grow well in the Northeast.
[2012] Pinot Noir, Ros Champagne, Mouzon-Leroux, "LIncandescent ", Brut Nature, Verzy, France
Highly structured, grand cru saigne ros grown on the geological dividing line of the Montagne de Reims.

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WHITE
2014
2014
2012
2014
2014
2013
2013
2014

Smillon / Sauvignon Blanc, Mouthes-Le Bihan, Pie Colette, Ctes-de-Duras, South-West, France
A gastronomical, richer look for sauvignon blanc, great with food, grown in a long-neglected region southwest of Bordeaux.
Melon de Bourgogne, Domaine de lEcu, Granite, Muscadet Svre-et-Maine, Loire Valley, France
The best mineral water in the world. Muscadet legend Guy Bossards last vintage before retirement.
Riesling, J.B. Becker, Wallufer Trocken, Rheingau, Germany
J.B. Becker is a stubborn champion of bone-dry, distinctively savory riesling in a region most famous for big houses and sweet wines.
Albillo, Alfredo Maestro, Lovamor, Castilla y Leon, Spain
From 105 to 125 year-old vines of a ubiquitous variety usually relegated to blending, here allowed to express itself: rich, full, textural.
Chardonnay, Domaine Tripoz, Les Morandes, Mcon, France
A more aromatic, floral white Burgundy, aged on the lees with no oak, beautifully balanced between ripeness and tension.
Gewrztraminer, Bloomer Creek, Dry, Finger Lakes, New York
From the pioneers of minimal-intervention farming and winemaking in the Finger Lakes, unmistakable rose-petal florals and cool-climate freshness.
Aligot, Claire Naudin, Le Clou 34, Hautes-Ctes de Nuits, France
A talented vigneron showing us what the forgotten other white grape of Burgundy can really do. Dense, structured, bright acid, lingering.
Viognier, Stphane Othguy, Condrieu, Rhne Valley, France
Maybe the best example in the world of a sometimes maligned variety. From a micro-estate that includes orchards and forest.

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CHENIN, CHENIN, CHENIN

2015
2014
2014

Chenin, Domaine de la Paonnerie, Les Champs-Jumeaux, Coteaux dAncenis, Loire Valley, France
The easy, open, dangerously drinkable side of chenin on schist in the Loires far west.
Chenin, Stphane Bernaudeau, Les Ongls, Anjou, Loire Valley, France
A tiny, 3 hectare estate where schist meets limestone. Riper, earthier, with more dried mushroom, hay, and spice.
Chenin, Michel Autran, Les Enfers, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France
Exemplary chenin on limestone. High-toned, bright acidity, rhubarb, sweet citrus, and chamomile.

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JAUNE
2007

Savagnin, Stphane Tissot, Chteau-Chalon, Jura, France

(3 oz)
The traditional specialty, salt and spices and zest and fruits and flowers in a bottle.

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Touriga Nacional, Arnot-Roberts, Lake County

Richer, early autumn ros from a vineyard of Port varieties. Driven by lush strawberry fruit, underpinned by sagebrush and pepper.

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Cinsault / Syrah / Grenache, Mas Coutelou, Cuve Rouge Tomate, Languedoc, France
Juicy, blue-fruited, unsulfured southern red blend bottled exclusively for us. Jeff Coutelou has been committed to organics for three decades.
2014 Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon, Mark Angeli, Ptit Rouge, Loire Valley, France
Pioneer in his region, Mark Angelis climate and volcanic soils produce wild, dark-fruited, herbal cabernets on the lighter side.
[2013] Nebbiolo, Croatina, Vespolina, Bonarda, Az. Agr. Antoniotti Odilio, Pramartel, Piemonte, Italy
Very traditionally vinified field-planted nebbiolo blend made for early drinking; an earthy, savory baby brother to Barbaresco.
2013 Lemberger, Chris Bates, MS - Element Winery, Finger Lakes, New York
Light-bodied, fruit-forward blackberry bramble & black pepper, a good alternative to cru Beaujolais.
2012 Cabernet Franc, Domaine de la Chevalerie, Bourgueil, Loire Valley, France
Beautiful, perfectly ripe cabernet franc on tuffeau limestone: medium-bodied, fresh acidity, tea leaf, raspberry, red fruit.
2011 Pinot Noir, Renaud Boyer, Les Riaux, Burgundy
A talented young vigneron making lower-intervention red Burgundy with a light touch in a cool vintage - no sulfur.
2015 Malbec, Lo-Fi Wine Company, Santa Ynez Valley, California
There is not a lot of malbec in California, but this one is delicious: dark, ripe fruit, no oak, easy to drink on its own or with food.

ROS
2013

RED
2014

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2011
1980

Merlot, Dario Prini, Rosso, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Dense but giving plum and cherry fruit, dried herbs, a broad-shouldered and structured Bordeaux substitute.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coturri, Sonoma County, California
The grandaddy of natulral viticulture in California: powerful, rustic, in a ripe middle age. Somewhere between old Brunello and old Napa.

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WINE & VERMOUTH ON TAP

[NV]

Chardonnay, Chris Bates, MS - Element Winery, This is not a Sherry, Finger Lakes, New York (3oz)
The one-time, somewhat mysterious birth of a barrel of Finger Lakes chardonnay that tastes exactly like manzanilla sherry.

[2016] Raspberry, Uncouth Vermouth, Red Hook / Saugerties, New York

(3 oz)
Over thirty locally foraged & sourced botanicals go into this bone-dry vermouth. Not just notes of raspberry fruit, but raspberry leaf and root!

BEER ON TAP Arrowood Brewery, Accord, New York

Arrowood is a true farmstead brewery about an hour and a half outside of the city: they grow hops and rye, keep bees and ducks, and source what
they dont grow for their beers from local farms and an organic malthouse. Were proud to be the first restaurant in Manhattan to pour them on
draft.
Farmhouse, Pale Ale
Black Sheep, American Brown Ale
Rauchbier, Smoked Lager

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