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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Willamette Valley Vineyards, Riesling, Oregon

  Flavors of peach and apricots

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Milbrandt, Riesling, Columbia Valley

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Blue Fish, Riesling, Germany

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Hay Maker, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

  Crisp, zingy with gooseberry and tangerine notes. Citrus finish

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Nobilo, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

  Big flavors of citrus, lemon, grapefruit and orange

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Simi, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, California

  Citrus blend of lemon, lime, mandarin, and grapefruit

  • Gl$11.00
  • Bt$40.00

• Collegiata, Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy

  Refreshing, dry, well balanced, fruity

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Colimoro, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy

  Abundant aromas of white peaches and ripe grapefruit

  • Gl$9.00
  • Bt$32.00

• Corte Pitora, Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT, Italy

  Refreshing, dry, well balanced, fruity

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Estrella, Chardonnay, California

  Soft, balanced crisp layers vanilla, apple, and pear

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Sebastiani, Chardonnay, Sonoma, California

  Golden apple and papaya nose, with touches of creme brule

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Black Stallion, Chardonnay, Napa, California

  Flavors of rich apple and pear

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Ballou's, Chardonnay, Central Coast, California

  Soft creamy barrel aged in French Oak 8 months

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Stags Leap, Chardonnay, Napa, California

  A wine with exquisite balance, a delicious intersection of richness

  • Gl$16.00
  • Bt$60.00

• Layer Cake "Virgin", Chardonnay, California

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

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Gougenheim, Torrontes, Argentina

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Groiss Gruner, Vetliner, Austria

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Kentia, Albarino, Spain

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Mission ST Vincent, Bordeaux, France

  Fresh and fruity on the nose with crisp peach and citrus

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Frateli, Falanghina, Campania, Italy

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

  • Gl$9.00
  • Bt$32.00

• Di Grazia, Autumn Spice, Connecticut

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

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Scaia Bianco, White Blend, Italy

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Mia, White Blend, Barcelona, Spain

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$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

  • Gl$12.00
  • Bt$44.00

• Gnarly Head, Pinot Nior, California

  Bright fruit flavors, silken texture and fine tannins

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

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

  Bright fruit flavors, silken texture and fine tannins

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Primarius, Pinot Noir, Oregon

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

  • Gl$12.00
  • Bt$44.00

• Bread & Butter, Pinot Nior, California

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

  • Gl$9.00
  • Bt$32.00

• Sottano, Malbec, Argentina

  Medium bodied, intense flavors of ripe berries and cherry

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Gnarly Head, Malbec, Argentina

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Chateau Smith, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

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

  • Gl$12.00
  • Bt$44.00

• Monogamy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Sebastiani, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California

  Nicely balanced. Flavors of strawberry and raspberry

  • Gl$11.00
  • Bt$40.00

• Auspicion, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

  Strong and rich flavors of berry and black currant

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Rutherford Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

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

  • Gl$16.00
  • Bt$60.00

• Royal Bitch Reserve, Merlot, Chile

  Flavors of black pepper, raspberry and vanilla

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Sweet Bitch, Merlot, Chile

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• 14 Hands Vineyard, Merlot, Columbia Valley

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells, Merlot, Columbia Valley

  Flavors of mocha, vanilla, blueberry, and blackberry

  • Gl$13.00
  • Bt$45.00

• Black Opal, Shiraz, Australia

  Aromas of blackberry, peppers, and spice

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

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

  Intense aromas of blackcurrant, stewed plumps, cherry and chocolate

  • Gl$12.00
  • Bt$44.00

• Boneshaker, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California

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

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Predator, Old Vine Zinfandel, California

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

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• 1000 Stories, Old Vine Zinfandel, California

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

  • Gl$13.00
  • Bt$45.00

Italian Wines

• Antinori Santa Cristina, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy

  Medium-bodied, intense fresh fruit flavors

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Ca' Brigiano, Montepulciano D' Abruzzo, Italy

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

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

  Ripe cherry and blackberry fruit flavors

  • Gl$14.00
  • Bt$46.00

• Campobello, Chianti Reserva, Italy

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Cesari Mara, Ripasso, Veneto, Italy

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

  • Gl$12.00
  • Bt$44.00

• Carpineto Dogajolo, Sangiovese / Cabernet, Italy

  Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

Interesting Reds

• Mia, Red Blend, Spain

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Chocolate Shop, Chocolate Red Wine, Washington

  Inviting aromas of black cherry and dark chocolate entwined and

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Casas de Bosque, Carmenere, Chile

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

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

  Juicy blended wine with a little spice. Silver medal winner

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Troublemaker, Red Blend, Paso Robles, California

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

  • Gl$11.00
  • Bt$40.00

• Big Guy, Red Blend, California

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

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• 19 Crimes, Red Blend, Australia

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Silk & Spice, Red Blend, Portugal

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Ortiz Dacu, Temparillo, Spain

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Menage a Trois, Silky Red, California

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

  • Gl$9.00
  • Bt$32.00

• Dionysos, Cotes Du Rhone, France

  Ripe and lush with nicely defined raspberry and black currant notes

  • Gl$9.00
  • Bt$32.00

• Chateaux Les Feuries, Bordeaux, France

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Promiscuous, Red Blend, California

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• The Invisible Man, Tempranilla, Riojo, Spain

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

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Macho man, monastrell, murcia, spain

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

  • Gl$11.00
  • Bt$40.00

Sparklers

Bucket of Suds "Combine Any Three" $30

• Mionetto, Prosecco Brut, Italy

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

  • 187ml$11.00
  • Bott$40.00

• Mionetto, Presocco Rose, Italy

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

  • 187ml$11.00

• Mionetto, Presocco Moscato, Italy

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

  • 187ml$11.00

• Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, Champagne, French

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

  • 187ml$16.00

• Barefoot Pink and Bubbly, Moscato Rose, California

  Sweet and bubbly, creamy finish, collides

  • 187ml$8.00
  • Bott$28.00

• Sequra, Cava Brut, Spain

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

  • 187ml$8.00
  • Bott$28.00

• Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, Champagne, France

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

  • 1/2$35.00
  • Bott$60.00

More Interesting Wine

• Nicolas, Pinot Nior Rose, France

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Charles Smith, Sangiovese Rose, Washington

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Di Grazia William Sonnet, Blush Riesling, Connecticut

  A lightly sweet white grape wine, blushed with raspberry

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Pink Truck, Pink Wine, California

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Bishop, Apple Raspberry Blush, Guilford, CT

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Bishops, Honey Peach Melba, Guilford, CT

  Flavors of Peach, Apple and Raspberry infused with Local Honey

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$28.00

• Bishops, Celebration 1871 Apple, guilford CT

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

  • Gl$8.00
  • Bt$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

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Angelica Rose, Rose, Sharp Hill Winery Pomfret CT

  Fruit forward notes of strawberries, well balanced and smooth finish

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

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

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

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$36.00

• Paragran, Red Blend, Digrazia Winery Brookfield CT

  Notes of pomegranate and pear, smooth finish, light body

  • Gl$10.00
  • Bt$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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

• Santa Julia Organica, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

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

  • Gl$7.00
  • Bt$26.00

Featured Drink

• Mimosa$8.00