Ballou's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Guilford

Ballou's Wine Flight Suggestions

Monday & Wednesday Wine Flights, $10 All Day. Ballou's Wine Flight - Three different 3 oz. pours $14

• Ballou's Flight

  Ballou's Chardonnay / Ballou's Pinot Noir / Charles Smith Sangiovese Rose

• Riesling Flight

  Oregon / Washington / Germany

• Rose' Flight

  France / Connecticut / Washington

• Dry White Flight

  Apple-Grapefruit / Green Apple / Dry Riesling

• White Fruity Flight

  Grapefruit / Pineapple / Sweet Riesling

• Chardonnay Flight

  Creamy / Oak-Drier Apple-Steel

• Italian Flight

  Montepuliciano / Chianti / Super Tuscan

• Big Guy Flight

  Big Guy / Invisible Man / Macho Man

• French Flight

  Bordeaux / Bordeaux / Cotes du Rhone

• Cabernet Flight

  Washington / Sonoma / Monterey

• Southern Hemisphere Flight

  Argentina / Australia / Argentina

• Sexy Flight

  Monogamy / Promiscuous / Menage a Trois

• Bishops Orchard CT Fight

  Apple Raspberry / Honey Peach / Apple Celebration

• Bitchin Merlot Flight

  14 Hands Merlot / Royal Bitch / Sweet Bitch

• Dangerous Liaisons Flight

  Troublemaker / Boneshaker / 1000 stories

• Sharp Hill Vineyards CT Flight

  Ballet of Angels / Angelica Rose / Fleur Rouge

• Digrazia Vineyards CT Flight

  Pumpkin Spice / William Sonnet / Paragran

White Wine

• Brotherhood, Riesling, Hudson Valley, NY

  Fresh, with delicate lime, melons, and honey flavours

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Willamette Valley Vineyards, Riesling, Oregon

  Flavors of peach and apricots

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Milbrandt, Riesling, Columbia Valley

  Richly textured with flavors of apricot, mango, lychee and peach

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Blue Fish, Riesling, Germany

  A pleasing, fruity wine, sweet and easy to drink, soft and clean

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Hay Maker, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

  Crisp, zingy with gooseberry and tangerine notes. Citrus finish

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Nobilo, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

  Big flavors of citrus, lemon, grapefruit and orange

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Simi, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, California

  Citrus blend of lemon, lime, mandarin, and grapefruit

  • GlUSD 11.00
  • BtUSD 40.00

• Collegiata, Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy

  Refreshing, dry, well balanced, fruity

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Colimoro, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy

  Abundant aromas of white peaches and ripe grapefruit

  • GlUSD 9.00
  • BtUSD 32.00

• Corte Pitora, Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT, Italy

  Refreshing, dry, well balanced, fruity

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Estrella, Chardonnay, California

  Soft, balanced crisp layers vanilla, apple, and pear

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Sebastiani, Chardonnay, Sonoma, California

  Golden apple and papaya nose, with touches of creme brule

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Black Stallion, Chardonnay, Napa, California

  Flavors of rich apple and pear

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Ballou's, Chardonnay, Central Coast, California

  Soft creamy barrel aged in French Oak 8 months

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Stags Leap, Chardonnay, Napa, California

  A wine with exquisite balance, a delicious intersection of richness

  • GlUSD 16.00
  • BtUSD 60.00

• Layer Cake "Virgin", Chardonnay, California

  Claen, crisp, refreshing fruit and none of the overbearing oak

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Gougenheim, Torrontes, Argentina

  Refreshing with a hint of citrus, pineapple and a dry finish

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Groiss Gruner, Vetliner, Austria

  Ripe citrus, green apple flavors with a zip of acidity on the finish

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Kentia, Albarino, Spain

  A full bodied, serious, dry Albarino. Floral and refreshing

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Mission ST Vincent, Bordeaux, France

  Fresh and fruity on the nose with crisp peach and citrus

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Frateli, Falanghina, Campania, Italy

  Floral scents, granny smith apples with minerals and a dry finish

  • GlUSD 9.00
  • BtUSD 32.00

• Di Grazia, Autumn Spice, Connecticut

  Sugar pumpkins, with flavors of honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Scaia Bianco, White Blend, Italy

  Blend of 5 wines that taste like lush melon, sweet pear and tangerine

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Mia, White Blend, Barcelona, Spain

  Refreshing and fruity with honey notes and citrus flavors on the palate

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

Red Wine

• Macmurray Ranch, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California

  The subtle oak complements the deep black cherry notes in our wine, adding richness and depth and an earthy finish with nuances of brown spice

  • GlUSD 12.00
  • BtUSD 44.00

• Gnarly Head, Pinot Nior, California

  Bright fruit flavors, silken texture and fine tannins

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Ballou's, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California Millbrook Winery NY

  Bright fruit flavors, silken texture and fine tannins

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Primarius, Pinot Noir, Oregon

  Flavors of cocoa of clove. A touch of syrah adds depth and complexity

  • GlUSD 12.00
  • BtUSD 44.00

• Bread & Butter, Pinot Nior, California

  Mix of strawberry, violets, dark cherry, and a hint of leather

  • GlUSD 9.00
  • BtUSD 32.00

• Sottano, Malbec, Argentina

  Medium bodied, intense flavors of ripe berries and cherry

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Gnarly Head, Malbec, Argentina

  Flavors of cherries, toast, vanilla, blueberry, and blackberry

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Chateau Smith, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

  Dark, rich, this is your sexy beast. Chocolate, dark cherries. Earthy & smooth finish

  • GlUSD 12.00
  • BtUSD 44.00

• Monogamy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

  Plumy fruit flavors accented by spicy cedar and clove flavors. A must try

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Sebastiani, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California

  Nicely balanced. Flavors of strawberry and raspberry

  • GlUSD 11.00
  • BtUSD 40.00

• Auspicion, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

  Strong and rich flavors of berry and black currant

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Rutherford Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

  Dry and tannic firm mouth feel and oak-accented cassis and cherry

  • GlUSD 16.00
  • BtUSD 60.00

• Royal Bitch Reserve, Merlot, Chile

  Flavors of black pepper, raspberry and vanilla

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Sweet Bitch, Merlot, Chile

  Semi-Sweet, smooth and fruit flavors of dark berry fruit

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• 14 Hands Vineyard, Merlot, Columbia Valley

  Confidence and fun classic Washington aromas of blackberries and dark stone fruits

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells, Merlot, Columbia Valley

  Flavors of mocha, vanilla, blueberry, and blackberry

  • GlUSD 13.00
  • BtUSD 45.00

• Black Opal, Shiraz, Australia

  Aromas of blackberry, peppers, and spice

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Tail the Ball Buster, Syrah / Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia

  Intense aromas of blackcurrant, stewed plumps, cherry and chocolate

  • GlUSD 12.00
  • BtUSD 44.00

• Boneshaker, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California

  This full - bodied zin fruit flavors of raspberry, dark chocolate & vanilla

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Predator, Old Vine Zinfandel, California

  An intense wine with juicy fruits from an Eco-Friendly vineyard

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• 1000 Stories, Old Vine Zinfandel, California

  Bourbon Barrel Aged, intense raspberry fruit, black pepper spice touch of cloves ripe tannins

  • GlUSD 13.00
  • BtUSD 45.00

Italian Wines

• Antinori Santa Cristina, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy

  Medium-bodied, intense fresh fruit flavors

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Ca' Brigiano, Montepulciano D' Abruzzo, Italy

  Bright ruby red, dry full bodied, elegant and full bodied wonderful almondy finish

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Elvio Cogno, Dolcetto D'alba "Mandorlo", Italy

  Ripe cherry and blackberry fruit flavors

  • GlUSD 14.00
  • BtUSD 46.00

• Campobello, Chianti Reserva, Italy

  Brilliant, ruby color, violets and strawberries in the nose, and a dry finish

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Cesari Mara, Ripasso, Veneto, Italy

  Made in a unique method, this concentrated blend offers full-bodied, velvety taste

  • GlUSD 12.00
  • BtUSD 44.00

• Carpineto Dogajolo, Sangiovese / Cabernet, Italy

  Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

Interesting Reds

• Mia, Red Blend, Spain

  Dark ruby red. Rich and fruity, with hints of plum red berries

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Chocolate Shop, Chocolate Red Wine, Washington

  Inviting aromas of black cherry and dark chocolate entwined and

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Casas de Bosque, Carmenere, Chile

  Notes of black berry fruit, fig and spice with cassis leather flavors and fine tannins

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Hey Mambo, Sultry, Red Blend, Napa, California

  Juicy blended wine with a little spice. Silver medal winner

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Troublemaker, Red Blend, Paso Robles, California

  Grapes feature sweet tannins balanced with spicy and fruity flavours. Smooth lengthy finish

  • GlUSD 11.00
  • BtUSD 40.00

• Big Guy, Red Blend, California

  Seven varieties with ripe luscious fruit and a juicy delicious palate. Rich dark sweet fruit

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• 19 Crimes, Red Blend, Australia

  Hues of dark berries, intense chocolate and vanilla notes along with cedar

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Silk & Spice, Red Blend, Portugal

  Intense fruit, notes of vanilla, mocha and spices, soft tannins, long finish

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Ortiz Dacu, Temparillo, Spain

  Rich, full-bodies, jammy berry flavors, that last and last

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Menage a Trois, Silky Red, California

  Fresh, ripe jam like fruit flavors, with a soft and silky finish

  • GlUSD 9.00
  • BtUSD 32.00

• Dionysos, Cotes Du Rhone, France

  Ripe and lush with nicely defined raspberry and black currant notes

  • GlUSD 9.00
  • BtUSD 32.00

• Chateaux Les Feuries, Bordeaux, France

  A pleasant bouquet of fresh red fruit on the nose, well balanced silky tannins

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Promiscuous, Red Blend, California

  A blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cab, and Petit Syrah

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• The Invisible Man, Tempranilla, Riojo, Spain

  Aromas of red fruits balanced with notes of barrel. Light toasted and roasted

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Macho man, monastrell, murcia, spain

  Fresh and silky, leaves a sweet sensation of volumes and tannins weaves. Great aroma

  • GlUSD 11.00
  • BtUSD 40.00

Sparklers

Bucket of Suds "Combine Any Three" $30

• Mionetto, Prosecco Brut, Italy

  Best of the Best... Wall Street Journal, freshness and light

  • 187mlUSD 11.00
  • BottUSD 40.00

• Mionetto, Presocco Rose, Italy

  Best of the Best... Wall Street Journal, freshness and light

  • 187mlUSD 11.00

• Mionetto, Presocco Moscato, Italy

  Best of the Best... Wall Street Journal, freshness and light

  • 187mlUSD 11.00

• Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, Champagne, French

  This classic reveals soft and mature aromas of white fruits, like peaches and pears

  • 187mlUSD 16.00

• Barefoot Pink and Bubbly, Moscato Rose, California

  Sweet and bubbly, creamy finish, collides

  • 187mlUSD 8.00
  • BottUSD 28.00

• Sequra, Cava Brut, Spain

  Pear like fruit integrates with the bubbles, complete and satisfying last of flavour

  • 187mlUSD 8.00
  • BottUSD 28.00

• Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, Champagne, France

  This classic reveals soft and mature aromas of white fruits, like peaches and pears

  • 1/2USD 35.00
  • BottUSD 60.00

More Interesting Wine

• Nicolas, Pinot Nior Rose, France

  Floral scents. Lots of fruit soft tannins. Fresh, bold, alive and smooth

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Charles Smith, Sangiovese Rose, Washington

  Floral scents. Lots of fruit, soft tannins. Fresh, bold, alive and smooth

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Di Grazia William Sonnet, Blush Riesling, Connecticut

  A lightly sweet white grape wine, blushed with raspberry

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Pink Truck, Pink Wine, California

  Crisp blend of Zinfandel, Grenache, and Syrah. A symphony of juicy strawberry and Orange

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Bishop, Apple Raspberry Blush, Guilford, CT

  Complex Raspberry flavour blended harmoniously with sweet Apple to make a semi-sweet wine

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Bishops, Honey Peach Melba, Guilford, CT

  Flavors of Peach, Apple and Raspberry infused with Local Honey

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Bishops, Celebration 1871 Apple, guilford CT

  Bishops sweet & tart apples. Crisp light semi sweet reminiscent to Pinot Grigio

  • GlUSD 8.00
  • BtUSD 28.00

• Ballet of Angels, White Blend Ten-grapes, Sharp Hill Winery Pomfret CT

  Blend of ten grapes, fruity sweet grapefruit, peaches, pears, floral notes, semi-dry

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Angelica Rose, Rose, Sharp Hill Winery Pomfret CT

  Fruit forward notes of strawberries, well balanced and smooth finish

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Fleur Rouge, Red Blend, Sharp Hill Winery Brookfield CT

  Bright red, fruit forward semi dry, notes of currants and plumps

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

• Paragran, Red Blend, Digrazia Winery Brookfield CT

  Notes of pomegranate and pear, smooth finish, light body

  • GlUSD 10.00
  • BtUSD 36.00

Organic Wines

The term "organic wine" is legally defined in the U.S. as a wine made from organically grown grapes to which no sulfur dioxide (So2) has been added

• Santa Julia Organica, Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina

  A wine with intense tropical fruit aromas with soft body in the mouth and balanced acidity

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

• Santa Julia Organica, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

  A rich, tasty, well balanced wine with soft body, round tannins and highly expressive fruit

  • GlUSD 7.00
  • BtUSD 26.00

Featured Drink

• MimosaUSD 8.00