OAK PARK ABBEY: A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE

All of our wine glass pours are the standard five ounces. We are always happy to provide a taste of a wine to ensure that you will be pleased with your selection.

Rose Wine by the Glass
$glass/bottle

105 Riesling, Hirschbache & Sohne, Spatlesee, Germany 2003 $7/24
        Apricot & peach flavors dominate with a touch of sweetness.
160 Riesling, Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace, France 2003 $10/32
        A dry, fruity, discreetly mineral wine with lemony notes.
150 Gewurztraminer, Tradition, Rene Mure, France 2002 $11/35
        Deliciously fruity with strong aromas, a very perfumed and flowery bouquet.
180 Pinot Gris, Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace, France 2002 $12/38
       A full bodied wine with charming acidity and smoky notes.               
110 Pinot Grigio, Zemmer, Alto Adige, Italy 2004 $7/24
        Done in dry style and focused on crisp green apple fruit.
120 Pinot Grigio, San Angelo, Tuscany, Italy 2004 $10/33
        An intense fruity aroma followed by a clean, rich, refreshing taste.
185 Torrontes, LaYunta, La Rioja, Argentina 2005 $7/24
        Aromas of melon & white peach; balanced citrus flavor with a touch of French oak.
205 Vinho Verde, Aveleda, Portugal 2005 $5/18
          It's gentle and fruity aroma gives it a smooth delicate flavor.
115 Sauvignon Blanc, Lalande, Vdp de Gascogne, France 2004 $7/24
        Soft, dry and easy drinking.
155 Sauvignon Blanc, Drylands, Marlborough, New Zealand 2004 $10/33
        Sweet flavors of passionfruit, banana, and gooseberry. Vibrant acidity and dry finish.
195 Fume Blanc, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma, CA 2005 $8/26
          Aromas of tropical fruit, apricot and lemon complimented by creamy vanilla.
130 Marsanne/Viognier, Granges des Rouquette, France 2004 $9/28
        Well-rounded with a bit of juicy nectarine.
135 Chardonnay, More, Napa CA, 2004       $8/26
          Forward flavors of apple and pear with an underlying creamy richness.
200 Chardonnay, Chanson Vire-Clesse, Bourgogne, France 2004 $13/41
          Floral fragrances enhanced by hints of spice and mineral characters.
125 Chardonnay, De Wetshof Bon Vallon, South Africa 2005 $10/33
          An unwooded chardonnay with a fresh, lemony flavor & a nutty finish.

170 Sauvignon Blanc, Jackson Triggs, Okanagan Valley 2004 $28
        A distinctive floral bouquet which is complemented by notes of citrus fruit and dill.
140 Chardonnay, Clos La Chance, Santa Cruz CA, 2003 $38
        Tropical fruit with a touch of oak and a buttery finish.
145 Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, CA 2003 $41
        Citrus stone fruit, smoothly integrated, creamy and tense with apricot & apple.
190 Chardonnay, Hitching Post, Santa Barbara, CA 1998 $50
        Mature aromas of pear, apple, and hazelnut with firm acidity.

350 Pinot Noir, Harmonia, Wilamette Valley, Oregon 2004 $13/41
          Hints of fresh earth, red cherries and red raspberries.
205 Pinot Noir, Laetitia Limite,Arroyo Grande Valley, California 2004              $11/35 Plush mix of black cherry, plum and cranberry flavors layered with dusty earth.
225 Merlot, Perry & Creek, Fair Play, CA 2003 $6/20
           Aromas of ripe red cherry fruit, black licorice, and herbs. Medium bodied with sweet
            tannins and a soft finish.
360 Merlot, Wyatt, Lodi, California 2002 $7/24
         This is a full-bodied California wine with a strong core of black fruit and balancing acidity.
220 Grenache/Syrah, Les Terrasses, Cote du Ventoux, France 2003 $8/26
           Dark red color, with a nose blossoming into jammy berry aromas set off by a touch of
           spice.
280 Syrah, Hahn Estates, Monterey CA 2003 $8/26
          Fresh cracked black pepper, tanned leather, raspberry with a subtle hint of cedar.
260 Shiraz, Jim Jim, Clare Valley, Australia 2004 $8/26
          Berry on the nose, a little spice and not too dry on the finish.
370 Cote du Rhone, Domaine Paul Autard, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France $8/26
         Well structured tannins; delicate on one hand and intense on the other with a strong, fruity taste in the mouth.
315 Zinfandel, Woodbridge, Napa 2001 $7/24
        Rich, velvety layers of ripe black cherry, wild berry and peppery spice.
355 Zinfandel, X Winery, Napa, California 2003 $12/38
           Cherry, raspberry, anise & black pepper in perfect proportion to round out the finish.
285 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stonehedge, California 2004 $6/19
          Rich layers of currants, plum and wild berry framed by polished tannins.
275 Cabernet Sauvignon, Crios de Susana Balbo, Mendoza, Argentina 2004 $10/32
         Richly textured plum, currant flavor with accents of dark chocolate & spicy, vanilla oak.
375 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barnwood, Santa Barbara, CA $8/26
          Cherry and black currant dominate the palate and smoothly linger.
300 Malbec, Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina 2004 $7/24
          Soft mouthfeel with black raspberry & cassis flavors with hints of coffee, chocolate & spice.
335 Sangiovese, Hugh Hamilton, McClare Vale, Australia, 2004 $8/26
          Dense ruby color, aromas of cherry, truffles, and game with integrated tannins.
365 Chianti, Baroncini, San Gimignano, Italy 2005 $8/26
          Bright ruby red, with pretty berry and violet aromas and a lush, silky palate.
250 Bordeaux, Chateau de Parenchere, Bordeaux Superior, France 2002 $10/32
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec.

210 Pinot Noir, Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma, California 2004 $41
      Hand-crafted showing classic cherry, berry flavors.
215 Pinot Noir, Etude, Carneros, California 2003 $82
      Lush and lovely fruit, silky in texture.
320 Pinot Meunier, Domaine Chandon, Napa $50
      Flavors of plum and cherry complement a lusciously sweet and spicy balance.
225 Merlot, Casa Lapostolle, Rapel Valley, Chile 2004 $25
      Red fruit flavors, intense aromas and a lush texture. Well structured with a spicy finish.
230 Merlot, Pine Ridge, Crimson Creek, Napa 2002 $45
      Lush and forward ripe fruit, a touch of oak and supple tannins.
310 Syrah, Hitching Post, Santa Ynez Valley, CA 2003 $70
      A medium to full bodied wine; aromas of raspberry and cassis with floral and tapenade notes.
290 Claret, Newton, Napa Valley CA 2002 $48
      Black cherry with hints of vanilla bean, soft in texture and round in mouthfeel.
200 Cabernet Franc, Willow Crest, Yakima Valley, Washington 2002 $35
      Aromas of bright bing cherry, mineral and loam leap from the glass with cocoa on the finish.
245 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barnard Griffin, Columbia, Washington 2003 $32
      Great fruit, oak, and acid complexity finely balanced.
295 Chateau La Nerthe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France 2002 $99
      Full bodied, made with 13 grape varieties. Aromas of vanilla, red fruits & cinnamon.
270 Chianti Classico Riserva, Monsanto, Italy 2001 $49
      A powerful Sangiovese with a good dose of Oak.
325 Villa di Capezzana, Carmignano, Italy 2003 $70
      Full-bodied with black pepper and very ripe fruit; long, silky peppery finish.
330 Barolo Zonchera, Ceretto, Italy 2001 $99
      Aromas of roses, raspberries, and light spices; full-bodied and silky with a delicate finish.


                                          Beers on Tap

Guinness, Dublin, Ireland $5
With an initial malt and caramel flavor, Guinness Draught finishes with a dry roasted bitterness.
Affligem Blond, Opwijk, Belgium $5
The classic, clear, blonde abbey ale has a gentle roundness with little bitterness.
Stella Artois, Leuven, Belgium $5
Brewed with malted barley ad the finest hops to achieve a superior quality and a full, characteristic flavor.
Summit Hefe Weizen, St. Paul, MN $5
A malty, pale beer brewed using Czechoslovakian Saaz hops specialty malts and German lager yeast.   
Bells Oberon, Kalamazoo, MI $5
An American wheat ale brewed with Saaz hops. Spicy and fruity, Oberon is the color and scent of a summer afternoon.
Sam Adams Boston Lager, MA $5
The Noble hops varieties add a wide range of floral, piney and citrus notes with a lingering smooth finish.