Portuguese Tavern

507 Crooks Ave Clifton NJ

Phone: 973-772-9703 | Fax: 973-772-7750

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Red Wine

Portugal - Alentejo

Mouchão $150.00

Mouchio is a full, deep coloured wine with its concentration and spiciness of the Alicante Bouschet combined with the elegance of the Trincadeira and a tannic structure which enables the development in bottle for which it is so well known.

Esporão Private Selection $99.00

Ripe fruits with tropical notes and well integrated discrete toasty french oalc. complex. Rich and unctuous, with elegance and balance, long and persistent.

Esporão Touriga Nacional $99.00

Complex violet and orange blossom, notes of toast and chocolate. Great elegance, silJcy texture, long and persistent finish.

Quatro Castas $49.00

Emberant red berry fruit aromatics ofTouriga Franca with mocha notes from Syrah. Dense and compact palate. with bright fruit and integrated toasty oak. Well structured with a long finish.

Cartuxa $49.00

Aged in oak. the wines are elegant, with good structure, which combine the aromas of the grape varieties used and give a persistent and complex flavour.

Borba Reserva $49.00

Clear aspect and ruby colour with red nuances. The aroma is fine and elegant with notes of black fruits, jam and white chocolate. The flavour is soft. with a slight astringency, and balanced. Tannins are fruity, soft and structured. Elegant finish.

Esporão Reserva $49.00

Complex spicy aroma of dark berry fruits, with notes of toasty vanilla Firm and well structured with dense fruit.Fruit is still youthful, with supporting tannins that will provide ageing potential.

Esporão Alicante Bouschet $39.00

Complex aroma of dark berry fruits with light leather notes. Full bodied, with firm tannins providing balance and structure. Long and persistent finish.

Monte Velho $20.00

Spicy red and blackberry fruits. Intense and well balanced, good fruit density and well structured tannins.

Vinha do Monte $20.00

This wine is bright red in colour. It has aromas of cherry and plum, and fruity flavours, along with smooth tannins, good acidity and a very long finish.

Malhadinha $90.00

Reveals great complexity of aromas of dark and red ripe fruits, oak and spices. The palate is bold and round, showing great structure and silky tannins.

Vila Santa Reserva $49.00

Intense garnet color. Aroma suggesting very ripe black fruits blending beautifully with the spiciness imparted by the barrels. Elegant and full bodied with soft tannins. A big powerful and full wine.

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Red Wine

Portugal - Douro

Quinta do Castro Dona Maria $300.00

Very rich and balanced with a deep well of dark plum, kirsch and spiced cherry flavors joined by decadent Asian spice and mocha notes. This shows plenty of grip on the finish, which lingers with cocoa powder and cream.

Barca Velha $400.00

Barca Velha 2004 has an intense ruby hue and a harmonious and complex bouquet, with a strong presence of well-ripened red fruits, floral hints of lavender and violet. and a fine spice component Its palate is full-bodied, with lively balanced acidity, well-integrated tannins and layers of character to epitomise the best of the Douro.

Quinta do Vale do Meão $300.00

It has richness along with the fresh fruits and wonderful juicy acidity of the vintage. Underlying tannins lend their structure and promise medium-term aging.

Duas Quintas $30.00

This wine has dense, dark red color with ruby reflections, clean and bright It has an expressive, vinous aroma, pronounced with spices and tobacco leaf, sweet peach and orange blossom notes, Its presence is felt in the mouth, with fine tannins and body. These are followed by floral and spicy notes. with a long and strong finish.

Duas Quintas Reserva $90.00

Deep purple colour. Dry high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol. Full-bodied. Blackfruits. Concentrated. Medium finish.

Meandro $69.00

This is a full-bodied blend of 5 grapes, all local, and dominated by Touriga Nacional. Loaded with oak, spice-and vanilla smoke.

Quinta do Castro $30.00

Wonderfully rich and full bodied.its ripe fruit and soft tannins merge to produce a lovely complexity of bouquet and flavor.

Quinta da Garrida Reserva $59.00

A very pleasant aroma of ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and a little oaky spice.

Muxagat $30.00

A round generously full bodied wine of soft .fruity depth of character ,with a bouquet suggestive of raspberries.

Callabriga $30.00

Callabriga Douro Red 2012 is a lively wine, deep red in colour with shades of purple. It has complex aromas dominated by notes of ripe red fruits, mint, pine and vanilla. This wine is dense, balanced, with smooth but firm tannins, its finish is dominated by fresh fruit flavours and black pepper.

Tons $25.00

Well-balanced acidity, soft and ripe tannins, and a persistent finish result in an elegant wine.

Quinta do Portal Reserva $59.00

A blend ofTouriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca, from our South faced vineyards. It is well structured. complex with expressive but with smooth tannins well integrated with the fruit. A truly distinctive win.

Pombal do Vesuvio $49.00

Dark ruby in color. On the nose reveals layer upon layer of succulent aromas of jammy cassis, laced with a hint of a stony minerality. On the palate displaying luscious black plum and fresh raspberry fruit flavors on the rnidpalate. Supple and smooth with silky and refined tannins carrying through to a long exceptionally stylish finish.

Pombal do Vesuvio $49.00

Dark ruby in color. On the nose reveals layer upon layer of succulent aromas of jammy cassis, laced with a hint of a stony minerality. On the palate displaying luscious black plum and fresh raspberry fruit flavors on the rnidpalate. Supple and smooth with silky and refined tannins carrying through to a long exceptionally stylish finish.

Vale do Bonfim Reserva $49.00

Begins with pleasing aromas of blackberry, balcing spice and pepper. Tasting the wine reveals Iots of rich, juicy dark (and tart) fruit plus sweet, grippy tannins and good acidity.

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Red Wine

Portugal - Other Regions

Quinta da Bacalhoa Cabernet Sauvignon $59.00

Aromas de frutos vermelhos combinados com "nuances" de madeira e especiarias: na boca, as sensaçōoes de frutas vermelhas são realça

Periquita $25.00

Deep ruby with wild berries, raspberries, plums and fig aromas. The medium-bodied, fruity, soft, and well balanced palate has a long, smooth finish.

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Red Wine

California

Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon $39.00

Aromas of lush black cherry, blackberry and cassis draw you in. Round and rich tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla and a hint of mocha linger on the finish.

Fetzer Merlot $25.00

Deep, rich, ruby color. Warm cherry aromas are accented with notes of mocha. red licorice. sage and toffee. Soft. round tannins make this wine easy to drink with flavors of black cherries.

Camus $150.00

Deep, red and opulent in color, this wine opens with the vibrant scent of dark cherry and blackberry, subtly layered with warm notes of vanilla. The palate is explosive, bright, balanced - cassis at the center, with flourishes of cocoa and sweet tobacco that provide nuance and continually shifting points of interest Velvetymeshed tannins make this wine lush yet structured, with a texture that grabs attention, expands and unfolds. Fruit, oak and a

Conudrum $69.00

This dark red wine opens with the aromas of plums and rich berries, its earthiness overlaid with the subtle richness of cocoa.

Emmolo Merlot $110.00

This first release exhibits aromas of mahogany smoke, leather and brown spice, while earthy flavors intertwine with caramelized plum and smooth tannins reminiscent of ground cocoa.

Black Stallion Cabernet $59.00

Full-bodied and balanced with savory aromas of black cherry, cocoa and baking spice. Concentrated flavors of rich black cherry, blackberry, spice and toasted oak unfold gracefully across the palate with well-integrated fruit and tannins, and a long finish.

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Red Wine

Spain

Faustino I $69.00

Intense, bright cherry red. Aromatic and complex, with notes of tobacco, cedar and leather against a background of ripe fruit, jam and spices. Powerful yet velvety, with flavors of rich red fruit, licorice and minerals and smooth, ripe tannins.

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Red Wine

France

Laurus Hermitage $120.00

Densely packed with some grip still to shed, this has lightly firm layers of crushed fig. plum and macerated blaclc currant fruit, laced with graphite, roasted cedar, tobacco and hot stone note

Laurus Cote Rotie $120.00

Full, bright black cherry robe; there are "dark" aromas here - charcoal, dark chocolate, a snap of raisin - has a firm, grounded style, and is a wee bit vegetal.

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White Wine

Verde

Aveleda $20.00

Hints of white pulp fruits, such as apples and pears, come together harmoniously in the mouth, with a persistent fresh feel.

Gazela $20.00

Gazela has a very light yellow citrine color, with a slight fizz that enhances its bouquet, flavors and freshness. Aromatic and engaging. Gazela adds to its citrine and tropical fruit notes a lively and stimulating acidity, very well balanced by a slight touch of sugar.

Deu la Deu Alvarinho $30.00

It has a fruity character with a predominance of prune fruits (peach and apricot) with hints of some tropical fruit (pineapple, passion fruit) and some floral notes.

Quinta de Azevedo $22.00

Very attractive lemony-yellow colour with glints of green. Intense aroma typical of the Loureiro grape, orange flowers combined with nuances of citrus and minerality. It has a very slight prickle of fizz, vibrant, fresh character, and on the long, persistent finish there are notes of minerality again, along with citrus flowers .

Alvarinho, Joao Portugal Ramos $39.00

This 100% varietal Alvarhino is elegant and engaging, with a touch of white peach skin on the palate and a long mineral finish. The partial barrel fermentation rounds out angular edges, but the racy acidity brings you back for another sip.

White Wine

Tons $25.00

Tons de Duorum has a sunny lemon yellow color and an intense aroma dominated by tropical and citrus fruits.

Vinha do Monte $20.00

Herdade do Peso Vmha do Monte White 2011 has a yellow citrus hue and an intense and elegant fruity bouquet. with a prevalence of pear, pineapple and white flowers.

Esporão Reserva $35.00

Intense, elegant, modem style wine with plenty of rich fruit, showing tangerine, grapefruit and peach flavours backed up with subtle, spicy oak undertones. A go-ahead Portuguese estate hugely committed to biodiversity in its vineyards.

Family style buffet with appetizers

Family style buffet with appetizers 30 dollars per person plus tax and tip

clams portuguese style

fried calamari

stuffed mushrooms

seafood paella

pot roast

roast pork

B.B.Q. chicken

B.B.Q. ribs

fried filet of sole

flan and coffee

sangria and soda