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The Premier Wine Bar in Providence, RI
Featuring the largest selection of wines and champagnes by the glass in Rhode Island, extensive FLIGHT menu, food pairings, and a cocktail list that will make you BLUSH.
Owned and operated by Federal Hill native Christopher Conti, Blush Winebar is quickly becoming the Providence destination to “see and be seen." With its complimentary wine tastings, “Appy” hours, and Federal Hill S.I.N. (Servince INdustry) discounts, Blush is THE after work meeting place of Federal Hill.
In addition to 100+ wine and champagne offerings by the glass, as well as wine "Flights", Blush also offers a full selection of premium spirits, liquers, and a world class cocktail list. Incorporate these selections with an extensive offering of local and imported cheeses and salume, brick oven pizzas, grilled panini’s, salads, and sinful desserts, and Blush Winebar is sure to satisfy even the most sophisticated of palettes.
Blush is available for private functions, corporate events, bachelor/ette parties, and fundraisers. Table reservations for seating indoor/outdoor are gladly accepted.
With its sexy décor and upbeat vibe, our signature libations are sure to make you BLUSH!
Flights of Wine
(A mini wine tasting; a trio of 3oz wine samplings, equivalent to 1.5 glasses)
Beautiful Blush
Beringer, White Zinfandel, California
Enjoy this wine's fresh aromas and flavors of summer berries, citrus and honeydew melon.
Sakonnet, Eye of the Storm, Little Compton, RI
This dry, fruity, crisp, distinctive blend was assembled from four varietal wines to provide diverse aromas and flavors that compliment New England cuisine. Yet, it is fruity, medium-bodied and crisp with a nice clean and lingering finish that makes it equally suitable as a stand-alone aperitif
Houchart, Rose, France
Salmon pink, strawberries, red berries. Lively and fresh with citrus fruit aromas and plenty of fullness
Charming Chardonnays
Louis Jadot, Pouilly Fuisse, France
Ripe, supple and of medium body, this classic expression of Pouilly-Fuisse shows vibrant Chardonnay fruit flavors with notes of melon and minerals, gently touched with oak, ending in a fresh, silky finish.
Bonterra, California (organic)
Forward green apple, lemon-citrus and crème brulee aromas precede bright, fully realized flavors of cinnamon-apple, ripe pear and toasty-oak vanilla. Creamy texture and finely balanced acidity add weight and lingering freshness to the palate
Domaine De Bernier, France
There is enough Chardonnay character to please fans of that varietal, but the real hallmark of this wine is its crisp, elegant, steely, mineral, and citrusy personality.
Sensuous Sauvignon Blanc
Kim Crawford, New Zealand
91 Points Wine Spectator
Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is widely regarded as setting a global standard for this variety. A crisp and powerful, well balanced wine with intense aromas of gooseberry, passion fruit and citrus flavors.
Spice Route, South Africa
A piercingly aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with top notes of gooseberries and green apples. This wine ends in a lingering clean and crisp dry finish
Loma Larga, Chile
Light yellow in colour with a green tinge. On the nose, the wine presents aromas of asparagus, lime and a touch of orange blossom. Light to medium bodied, the wine has crisp acidity with flavours of citrus fruits, asparagus and white flowers.
Provocative Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita, Italy
Dry, fruity, complex and well-balanced white wine held in the highest regard throughout Europe as Northern Italys most prestigious white wine.
Attems, Italy
The color is an intense straw yellow. The bouquet reveals rich aromas of tropical fruit such as pineapple, honey, and white flowers. On the palate the wine is elegant and crisp and all components are in perfect balance.
Riff, Italy
Reflects the origin of its prime growing area in style and character, and demonstrates all the varietal's best characteristics: good structure and intensity on the palate, balanced with lively acidity.
Risqué Riesling
Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Estate, Germany
90 Points Wine Spectator
Coming from the Blue Slate region it delivers a nice mineral flavor which balances well with the crisp clean finish. Fruit flavors consisting of peach and nectar jump out and entice the palate to search for more flavors.
Chateau St. Michelle, Washington
A very floral nose full of orange blossoms, honeysuckle, sweet lemon, peach and raspberry tones, a very pretty nose, just a hint of lemon verbena, a touch hot - huge acids but fairly sweet as well, not showing great integration, some floral tones, then figgy and fleshy with a bit of apple butter and a touch of tea before finishing with fairly intense sweet peaches and lingering lemony acidity.
Carl Sittmann, Germany
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Bronze Medal - 100% Riesling. Sweet apples laced with honey.
Italian Blondes
Mastroberadino, La Cryma Christi, Italy
Rounded and surprisingly full-bodied in its peaches, ash, game and cured meats. It is a remarkably complex, layered wine that reveals plenty of terroir character to match its varietal expression.
Anthilia, Donnafugata, Sicily
Lemon aromas, with Brazilian lime on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of fresh grapefruit character and a medium finish.
La Battistina, Gavi, Italy
Recognized by Gavi producers as a vineyard yielding grapes of great richness, floral tones and refined character. This wine displays freshness, elegance and balance with a nice body and nuances of golden apples, dry spices, pears and figs
California Blondes
Caymus, Conundrum, Napa Valley
Powerful aromas of green apple, tangerine zest and honeysuckle. Core flavors of apricot, melon, pear and light vanilla are beautifully balanced by the sparkling acidity of citrus fruits. The lush, creamy, mouth-filling texture is heightened by powerful floral and bright tropical fruit notes and leads to a full, powerful finish.
Folie a Deux Ménage, Ménage a Trois Blanc, California
There's nothing shy about our Ménage a Trois. Its flowery perfume and luscious flavors are both titillating and satisfying. The bouquet explodes with honeydew melon, strawberry, banana and lemon grass. The mouth is rich, sultry and hedonistic. Never woody, always fresh and easy, Ménage a Trois is an exciting and exotic blend that will add some excitement to your dull and dreary life.
Seven Daughters, California
This crisp, balanced wine opens with the fresh flavors of lychee and mandarin oranges. The citrus influence continues with an intense tangerine flavor. The presence of Gewürztraminer complements the wine with a closing note of spice.
Carnal Cabernet
Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley
Deep red-black in color with intense notes of blackberry and a creamy cinnamony component with underlying layers of cedar, black pepper and pencil lead. The wine is extremely well-balanced, with rich flavors and fine-grained tannins. The dark fruit finish goes on and on, seamlessly intertwining with the acid and tannin structure.
Hess, California
Fruit forward aromas of black pepper and dark fruit follow into the palate with blackberry, milk chocolate and polished tannins to round out this classic cabernet.
Morro Bay, California
Reflects the vineyards of California's central coast showing ripe opulent fruit. Delightful cherry, blackberry and currant flavors finish with black-pepper and toast from 9 months of ageing in French and American oak barrels.
Mischievous Merlot
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley
Dark ruby in color and quite opaque with richness. The wine has inviting depth of aroma and bouquet, filled with Bing cherry, dark red raspberry compote, milk chocolate, aromatic cedar, mushroom and violets. The flavor is bright and crisp with somewhat drying tannins. The fruit is reminiscent of dried cherries or cranberries.
J. Lohr, Los Osos, California
Dark crimson with a vibrant hue. Aromas of black cherry and blackberry fruit are framed with a signature, light chestnut oak note to complement the flavors of currant and cranberry. The addition of Malbec and Petit Verdot bring characteristic bright notes to an already flavorful wine. Medium-bodied with firm and structured tannins, with a finish that is bright and activates the palate.
Rave, Paso Robles, California
Allow the blue fruit and soft cherry flavors come out while you enjoy it.
Passionate Pinot Noir
La Crema, Sonoma County
This vintage opens with rich cherry notes, punctuated by sweet tobacco and orange peel tones. With the first sip, a mouth-watering jammy quality is immediately evident, with fresh cherry flavors joined by orange peel and tea leaves. A lovely balanced acidity and sturdy tannins round out the mouth."
Louis Latour, France
Deep garnet. Pronounced spicy floral notes can be found on the nose and on tasting we have a wine which is powerful and round yet with balanced tannins. On the palate, fruity flavors of raspberry and spice reveal themselves
Castle Rock, Sonoma County
This elegant, well-balanced wine offers aromas of red fruit and spice. On the palate, there are flavors of plum and cherry with oak nuances, and the finish is long and harmonious.
Spicy Zinfandel
Cosentino, The Zin, Napa Valley
The nose unveils raspberry, blackberry and a hint of baking spices. Expanding on the palate dense raspberry fruit with an impressive weight that unfurls layers of cinnamon, clove and roasted coffee beans. Exceptionally vibrant, the wine concludes with well-rounded tannins that support the dense fruit.
Steele, Federal Hill Zif, California
World Renowned Winemaker Jed Steele through his fond love of Federal Hill and the city of Providence produces this outstanding Zinfandel (pronounced Zif by many in the Ocean State) only for Rhode Island. The grapes are sourced primarily from the Lake County region of California. The wine boasts hints of black cherry, currant, and mint on the nose. On the palate the black cherry is prevalent followed by flavors of dark chocolate, plum, and some cinnamon spice. This is an incredibly enjoyable wine that does Atwells Avenue proud.
This pepper and spice box is not overwhelming; rather delicate and balanced with the plum and blackberry fruit shining throughout
Captivating Chianti
Frescobaldi, Castiglione Chianti, Tuscany
Greets the eye with a forward, purple-flecked ruby red. The nose opens to clean aromas of black cherry over nuances of dried plum and spicy, sage-like herbs. The palate is
Ruffino, Chianti, Tuscany
Brilliant ruby red in color, with an intriguing, typical aroma of violets. In the mouth, it is dry and medium-bodied, with cherry fruit flavor, refreshing acidity, and medium tannin. The overall impression is a well-balanced, harmonious wine, which is complex but not imposing.
Premio, Chianti, DOCG A deep, ruby red with an intense and persistent fragrance of mature red fruit. Its a well-structured, smooth wine, with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit.
Complicated Red Heads
Estancia, Meritage, California
Thick, deep and explosive. Chocolate dipped black fruit, enveloped in rich sweet oak, firm and structured ripe tannins. Long, driven fruit finish.
Ridge, Sonoma 3 Valley, Sonoma County
Very youthful and fruity with a super grapey sappy aroma that really jumps out of the glass. Soft and medium weight on the palate with vanilla and notes of cream.
Coppola, Diamond Claret, California
Deep garnet color and enticing aromas of dark chocolate, anise, and sweet spices. Rich, lively flavors of succulent blackberry, currant, and wild strawberry are wrapped in soft, smooth tannins.
Pains in the A's
Red Head, Barrel Monkey, Shiraz, Australia
90 Points Wine Buyer
This dark, almost opaque colored wine has nice aromas of blackberry and licorice. The juicy, full-throttle flavors hold true to the nose with blackberry, espresso, licorice and a hint of alcohol heat and pepper on the medium length finish.
Graffigna, Malbec, Argentina
Bronze Medal International Wine & Spirits 2007
Deep red with purplish nuances. A very complex bouquet, with a reminiscence of very ripe blackberries and the appearance of black pepper. Presents smooth, ripe and well integrated tannins. Rounded and velvety. Its finish is complex, with notes of coffee, vanilla and toasted.
DArenberg, The Stump Jump Shiraz, Australia
The nose is full of ripe and juicy red fruits and fresh plums mixed with dark cherry, rhubarb and cardamom. The palate is approachable with juicy fresh red berries, mulberry and a hint of pomegranate. Underlying the generous fruit is a more subtle layer of plum stone, star anise and cinnamon which adds complexity and interest. The soft powdery tannins provide a gentle finish.
Immodest Italians
Damilano, Barolo, Piedmont
89 Points Wine Enthusiast
Lots of spice, leather and cherry character. Intense on the palate with mixed berry and violet flavors. Medium bodied, with fresh acidity on the medium finish and chewy tannins.
Piazzo, Barbaresco, Piedmont
The Queen of Italian Wines! This complex, elegant dry and bold wine is one of the most romantic and refined wines of Italy. Harmoniously balanced fruit and noble tannins make this a very special red wine for sharp cheeses.
Produttori Del Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Piedmont
The 2006 Barbaresco is a gorgeous, generous Barbaresco loaded with ripe dark fruit. This is an especially harmonious, refined Barbaresco from the Produttori that is also somewhat unusual for its dark, brooding personality. Licorice, leather and tar linger on the powerful finish.
Tuscan Tease
Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano, Tuscany
Intense violet robe. Aromas of plums and ripe blackberry. Each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries, leather and black pepper with subtle hints of oregano, dried herbs, and a touch of vanilla; all leading to a dry, supple finish.
Banfi, Centine Super Tuscan, Tuscany
Color: intense ruby red with youthful hints. Bouquet: intense, vinous and spicy in which the Tuscan character of the Sangiovese is perfectly married with the international character of the Cabernet and Merlot. Taste: gentle approach, soft, easy-to-drink.
Premio, Sangiovese, Tuscany
This Sangiovese has a red and purple fruit aroma with an ample structure; smooth, warm and rich, not overly tannic.
Wine by the Glass
(We are pleased to provide an extensive selection of wines available by the glass. With our state of the art preservation system, all selections are guaranteed fresh! We also have an excellent Wine Bottle selection as well.)
Blush
Blondes
Chardonnay
Edna Valley, California
The typical delicate character and wonderful fruit aromas of ripe white peach, pear, and citrus that Edna Valley Vineyard is famous for. Barrel fermentation and aging on the lees contribute honey, caramel, vanilla and smoky oak aromas.
Sauvignon Blanc
Yealands, New Zealand
91 Points Wine Spectator - Bright and focused, offering a lively mouthful of pear, grapefruit and floral aromas and flavors on a juicy frame, hints of jalapenos, finishing with finesse.
Sterling, Napa Valley
Bright pale straw in color. Aromatics of peaches, nectarines, melons and grapefruit, with hints of lemongrass, mint, kiwi and slate. On the palate the wine is pleasingly full with ripe, crisp, fruit and balanced acidity.
Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is widely regarded as setting a global standard for this variety. A crisp and powerful, well balanced wine with intense aromas of gooseberry, passion fruit and citrus flavours.
Pinot Grigio
91 Points Wine Spectator - The color is an intense straw yellow. The bouquet reveals rich aromas of tropical fruit such as pineapple, honey, and white flowers. On the palate the wine is elegant and crisp and all components are in perfect balance.
Livio Felluga, Italy
#79 on Wine Spectator's 2009 Top 100 Wines
Apple pie, mineral, piecrust and ripe mango aromas. Full-bodied, with bright acidity and a lively finish.
Riesling
High Maintenance Blondes
Hogue, Gewurztraminer, Washington
This resultant wine has aromas of lychee and rose petal. The rich palate is medium-bodied, with lychee, true varietal flavors and a spiciness characteristic of Gewurztraminer.
Aveleda Quinta Da Aveleda, Vinho Verde, Portugal
90 points Wine & Spirits Magazine (Best Buy)
Lean and focused as a young wine, this courses with fruit and mineral flavors. Spend some time with the wine and you might find orange blossom, lemon and lime pith, peach skin and minerality.
Recognized by Gavi producers as a vineyard yielding grapes of great richness, floral tones and refined character. This wine displays freshness, elegance and balance with a nice body and nuances of golden apples, dry spices, pears and figs.
Red Heads
Cabernet Sauvignon
Jekel, California
Classic Cabernet aromas of plum, blackberry, black cherry and currants rise from the glass and mingle with notes of coffee bean and toasted oak. The wine is medium body, with ripe red fruit flavors that balance nicely with the crisp acidity and moderate alcohol. Chewy tannins are evident in a long, lingering finish.
St. Francis, California
Ripe, rich, chewy blackberry and black currant flavors lead onto this wine's lush, velvety palate followed by impressions of cedar, tobacco, spice and vanilla with supple, round tannins on the finish.
Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley
Aromas of blackberry, cocoa, and cedar lead to a rich, layered mouth feel, replete with black cherry, vanilla, and cassis, and structured with lush, mature tannins.
Merlot
Chateau St. Michelle, Indian Wells
Offers ripe berry fruit aromas and jammy flavors typical of Wahluke Slope reds. This is a full bodied style of warm climate Merlot with a round, supple finish.
BV, Napa Valley
Dark ruby color. The cool nature of the harvest season manifests itself clearly in this wine, revealing a frank black cherry, light herbal note with distinctive cocoa-mineral aromas typical of Merlot. The judicious blend of Merlot from southern Napa and cool Carneros, with Merlot from our warmer Rutherford and St Helena vineyards gives this wine a strong dark cherry flavor, soft tannins, and a subtle truffle-mineral flavor that adds to its allure.
Pinot Noir
Estancia, California
Deep garnet color with crimson hues. Notes of dark berries, black cherry and caramel accent the allspice, rose petals and soft hints of vanilla. Ripe blueberry, black cherry and plum balanced by rich creamy vanilla leading to a smooth lingering finish.
This vintage opens with rich cherry notes, punctuated by sweet tobacco and orange peel tones. With the first sip, a mouth-watering jammy quality is immediately evident, with fresh cherry flavors joined by orange peel and tea leaves. A lovely balanced acidity and sturdy tannins round out the mouth.
Zinfandel
Chianti
Premio, Chianti, DOCG
A deep, ruby red with an intense and persistent fragrance of mature red fruit. Its a well-structured, smooth wine, with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit.
Greets the eye with a forward, purple-flecked ruby red. The nose opens to clean aromas of black cherry over nuances of dried plum and spicy, sage-like herbs. The palate is remarkable for its balance, showing abundant but well-integrated tannins, a tasty acidity, and a finish in harmony with all its components.
High Maintenance Red Heads
Sa-Ra-Da, Spain
'Sarada' is the name of the cool Mediterranean breeze that blows through these vineyards in southeastern Spain. This red sees only 8-9 months of 2nd year oak, so the texture is fleshy. It reminds us of a fun & friendly Gigondas or Vacqueyras not only because of weight and texture, but because of the flavor profile (a touch of spice:black pepper and meatiness:bacon). A fantastic find from Spain!
D'Arenberg, The Stump Jump Shiraz, Australia
The nose is full of ripe and juicy red fruits and fresh plums mixed with dark cherry, rhubarb and cardamon. The palate is approachable with juicy fresh red berries, mulberry and a hint of pomegranate. Underlying the generous fruit is a more subtle layer of plum stone, star anise and cinnamon which adds complexity and interest. The soft powdery tannins provide a gentle finish.
90 Points Wine Buyer - This dark, almost opaque colored wine has nice aromas of blackberry and licorice. The juicy, full-throttle flavors hold true to the nose with blackberry, espresso, licorice and a hint of alcohol heat and pepper on the medium length finish.
Boom Boom, Syrah, Washington
Bright and effusive, this is juicy with lively flavors of blackberry, plum and sweet spices, lingering on the open-textured finish.
David Bruce, Petite Syrah, California
Exuding bright, spice-tinged fruit while others are jammy, earthy and dense. The blend in many ways exceeds the sum of these parts, offering blackberry, blueberry and white pepper aromas, with a supple and balanced feel.
Layer Cake, Malbec, Argentina
Inky purple. Jammy blueberry and mulberry aromas are complicated by notes of spice cake and cracked pepper. Lush, creamy and slightly sweet, offering bitter cherry and dark berry compote flavors and slow-mounting tannins. The tannins keep the jammy fruit in check, and a finishing note of cherry skin adds a refreshingly bitter edge.
Duckhorn, Decoy Meritage, California
91 Points-Wine Enthusiast
Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this is a dry, full-bodied wine that shows considerable sophistication and elegance. Fruit aficionados will find a wealth of blackberries, cherries and cocoa, while structuralists will like the firm tannins and acids.
Sexy Italians
This Sangiovese has a red and purple fruit aroma, with an ample structure; smooth, warm and rich, not overly
tannic.
Antinori, Santa Cristina Sangiovese, Tuscany
Santa Cristina is ruby red in color with purple hues. Intense fresh fruit aromas with pleasant floral hints. Well-structured, soft and harmonious. Sweet tannin and lingering fruit in the finish.
Piazzo, Barbera, Piedmont
Intense ruby red fruit with a bouquet of rose petals. On the palate a combination of forest fruits and blackberry jam. Finishes with black pepper and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect!
Michele Chiarlo, Barbera Di Asti, Piedmont
A delicious, fragrant Barbera. Made in a medium-bodied style, it offers notable harmony in its ripe red fruit, minerals and spices. Silky, refined tannins round out this terrific effort.
If you don't see your wine on this list, let us know as we may have it, if not - call us _ 401.270.0050 and we can get it for you!
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Parma prosciutto
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Monday - Thursday
4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Friday
12pm - 2am
Saturday
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Closed Sundays
(Available for Private Functions)
Blush Wine Bar
332 Atwells Ave
Providence, RI 02903
tel: 401.270.0050
Blush Wine Bar - Great Place... Better People... Every Evening and Every Night of the Week
"Appy" Monday - 1/2 price menu selections from 4-7pm
"Appier" Tuesday - 1/2 price menu selections from 4-7pm and 50% off wine bottles for wine club members
Wine Down Wednesdays - Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting from 5pm-8pm
Thursday - Ladies Night - Ladies pay 1/2 price, blush wine and champagne is complimentary for ladies.
Friday - TGIF - 1/2 price menu selections from 12-7pm
Saturday - The sexiest Saturday night spot on Federal Hill
Sunday: Closed. Please consider us for your next private event; Blush specializes in corporate events.
EVERY NITE: S.I.N. - Being in the service industry business, we at Blush Winebar appreciate the hard work and dedication of other local service industry workers. Therefore, every night is SINful at Blush (weekends included). Federal Hill service industry workers receive Complimentary SIN (In the Biz) membership cards which entitles them to 20% off their food/beverage check. Simply present proof of employment in the service industry (pay stub or ID Card from the hospitality establishment that you are employed by) to receive complimentary membership
Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday - 4pm to 1am | Friday - 12pm-2am Saturday - 4pm to 2am
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