The Full Moon Cafe has one of the most sophisticated and eclectic wine lists on the Outer Banks.
Whatever your preference, there is sure to be an excellent wine from our selection
that will be the perfect complement to your meal.
The Big Whites
Chardonnay
RIDGE THREE VALLEY Santa Cruz, CA - (WS-Top 100 2007, WE93)
Intensity is the name of the game here. Intensity of fruit, oak, creamy lees, spices and finish. Lush tropical fruit,
buttered toast and vanilla explode in the mouth, leading to a long and rich finish....$34
MAD FISH Australia
A cool fermentation in stainless steel gives this unwooded wine intense, ripe fruit with a refreshing acidity....$26
LIBERTY SCHOOL California
A big, medium bodied chard with everything indicative of this varietal:
good oak, butterscotch, tropical fruit. Yum!....$24
FAT BASTARD Theirry and Guy, France
Named after a British expression that describes a particularly rich, full wine. A cheeky little wine that goes with everything.... $22
ROYAL BITCH Chile
Aged in French oak with layers of tropical pineapple and vanilla with a long finish.
A sharp contrast to the name, this wine is very friendly.... $20
McWILLIAMS HANWOOD ESTATE Australia
Nutty oak, pear and peach balanced with firm acidity and butterscotch.... $20
SHELTON BIN 17 Yadkin Valley, NC
Lush fruit with highly concentrated flavors. Abundant fruit expression, citrus accented
with melon, banana, and other tropical fruit nuances with a rich round texture....$18
Pinot Grigio
ADELSHEIM Oregon
Oh my God good! Great fruit and beautiful balance, crisp and fruity; an outstanding
example of the perfect climate and a gifted wine maker....$28
LUNA DI LUNA Italy
Light and herbaceous in a lovely blue bottle....$22
SARTORI Italy
From the great vineyards of Northern Italy, this pinot is well balanced with
great fruit and a nice firm structure. Floral hints and earthy undertones....$20
ECCO DOMANI Italy
Fresh citrus and crisp lemon-lime on the finish....$18
Sauvignon Blanc
VICARS CHOICE Vicars Choice, New Zealand - (WS90)
A lifted nose showing aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and underlying herbal and passionfruit notes. A light-bodied, dry, crisp wine with classic Marlborough flavors and the fresh acidity of grapefruit. A slight mineral note leads to a long lingering finish. $24
HONIG Napa Valley
Ripe and concentrated with melon and fig flavors. Tangy citrus carries through to the finish....$23
CAPE MENTELLE Margaret River - (WE89) Piquant and fresh this sauvignon/semillion blend really stands out in terms of flavor.
Flavors of citrus, minerals and fresh green meadow, lead to a zesty, almost taut finish....$22
MONKEY BAY New Zealand
Fragrant with passion fruit, lime, nectarine and grapefruit tones that finish with mineral notes. Wine Spectator rates 88....$22
FOUR SISTERS Australia
Trevor Mast’s new label named after his four daughters. Nose and palate show a provocative
mixture of herbaceous,
spicy fruit with a crisp, clean finish....$22
Riesling
CLEAN SLATE Mosel Sur Ruwer, Germany
Refreshing, off-dry style with a perfect balance of peach and mineral notes.
This is simply a great wine with seafood or poultry....$24
PACIFIC RIM DRY RIESLING Bonnydoon, California
This eclectic blend is the missing link between New World and Old World,
occident and orient, south-of-the-border and southern cuisine....$22
BRIDGEVIEW BLUE MOON Oregon
Intense ripe apple with honey and spice and everything nice on the finish.
A great alternative to blush wines and presented in a beautiful blue bottle....$22
POLKA DOT RIESLING Germany
A great balance of racy acidity with a refreshing back bone of honey suckle, lime and green apple.
Medium dry body – A perfect pairing with goods that show a little spice. Yum!....$18
Red Hot Rose
FRANCIS COPPOLA Sophia, California
A fragrant perfume of fresh strawberries and rose petals precede juicy notes of cherry, raspberry and citrus zest.
Fruity, yet dry. An incredibly refreshing quaff!....$28
MONARCHIA CELLARS Buda, Hungary
A perfect summertime wine! Crisp and dry and fruity, with juicy bing cherries and berries. Light and pleasant
for times when a red is too heavy and a white just isn’t enough....$19
CRIOS DE SUSANA BALBO Malbec, Argentina: (WE90) Beautiful deep, vibrant rose color with aromas of fresh, ripe wild strawberries. Flavors of strawberries
and cherries come rushing in, accompanied by some spice notes and a clean, dry finish....$19
VIDA ORGANICA Malbec, Argentina
Aromas of fresh strawberries, sweet red fruits and blackberries. Medium intensity with a
great balance between sugar and acidity.... $18
BAREFOOT WHITE ZINFANDEL California
Flavors of sweet strawberries, pears and citrus with a smooth, crisp finish....$15
Wild White Blends & Sparkling
CONUNDRUM Caymus, CA – (WE89)
Lush, full bodied yet silky on the palate. This unusual blend of grapes lives up to its name. Integrated peach,
pear, apple and spice, make this wine everything nice!....$40
ARROGANT FROG Languedoc, France
This wine leaps out of the glass with panache and élan. Intense, fruit driven aromas lead to a suave and sophisticated palate. Vive la Grenouille!....$18
BLOUBERG South Africa
Coloured with flashes of green, crisp, lemony, off-dry flavours. Its petillance gives it a palate-tingling lift and ensures its enjoyment with a range of foods from pizzas and pastas to fish, shellfish, poultry and cream-based dishes and cheeses....$18
COPPOLA, SOPHIA BLANC DE BLANC California
Light and bubbly with hints of peaches. Renowned director Francis Ford Coppola
named this very special wine after his daughter. Love in a bottle!....$28
LUNA DI LUNA Sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, Italy
A fun alternative to champagne that brings sparkle to any occasion.
Crisp and refreshing; a perfect treat for a hot afternoon....$20
The Mean Reds
Shiraz
TWO HANDS GNARLY DUDES – (WS90)
Broad and spicy, generous with its cherry, and blueberry. Grapes sourced from the best fruit
from
the best shiraz vineyards in the Barossa Valley....$40
JESTER McLaren Vale, Australia
Big, Bold and Spicy. IWC gold medal winner. On the palate, masses of black fruit,
deep, dark chocolate and velvety tannins. Yummy!….$34
CHARLES CIMICKY THE TRUMPS - (RP91)
Rich, opulent and generous black fruits; blackberry, prune and dark chocolate are all there, tannins and oak controlled. Fantastic value! Gorgeously pure black fruits kissed with sweet oak presented in a beautiful bottle.... $32
BLACK CHOOK
Deep violet. Powerful, ripe aromas of blackberry, candied licorice, tar, oak spice and fresh flowers are precise
and hugely seductive. Offers great intensity of raspberry and blackberry liqueur flavor, with sexy baking spice notes.
For all this flavor, the wine is surprisingly elegant, with silky tannins and gentle acids giving lift and freshness.
As usual, a fantastic bargain. 90 Points....$30
EARTHWORKS Australia – (RP89)
Highly expressive aromas of crushed blackcurrant, cassis and spicy tobacco, with a whiff of rose.
Juicy and fresh
on the palate… An exuberant and tangy shiraz.....$26
LIBERTY SCHOOL Shiraz, California
Nose brimming with blackberries and currant, flavors of ripe dark cherries and wild exotic berries….$23
HARDY’S, Nottage Hill, Cabernet-Shiraz Australia
The best of both grapes combine in this exceptional wine. Currants, black cherry and spice
sizzle with a firm tannic structure and balanced oak.... $22
Cabernet Sauvignon
KAESLER OLD VINE, ‘04 Australia (WS91, RP94)
Sauvignon includes 8% Petit Verdot. Having spent 14 months in 65% new French oak, it is a big, Bordeaux-styled
effort with high tannin, loads of structure, and hints of melted licorice, cream de cassis, graphite, and spice box.
Medium to full-bodied, tightly knit, and impressively endowed.... $45
NOVELTY HILL
Washington – (WS91)
Rich and densely packed, this darkly hued beauty is loaded with ripe plum, black cherry and baking
spice aromas and flavors that continue across a long harmonious finish.... $40
C&T, ROOFTOP RED Napa
This is a serious cabernet. Rich aromas of deep, dark fruit, spice and oak. A big mouthful of juicy ripe blackberries
and black cherry. Oh, so smooth finish with balanced tannins. A real find.... $36
DELOACH California
Aromas of cherry and raspberry blend with cedar spice. Soft tannins, good acidity and a juicy, long finish.... $22
WOOP WOOP, McLAREN VALE Australia
Smooth and rich, generously laden with mulberries, black cherry and spice. The name is
Aussie slang
for the middle of nowhere in the Outback. Woop it up!...$22
McWILLIAMS HANWOOD ESTATE Australia
Intense black currant with hints of vanilla and oak. Rich fruit, firm tannins and a long finish....$20
SURAZO Chile
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon has an intense fruity aroma, especially of red fruits paired with floral notes and a hint of chocolate. This unique region produces a Cabernet with very good structure, round tannins and a long, persistent finish.
It pairs wonderfully with red meat (roasted or grilled), stews, sausages and most spicy food.... $20
Zinfandel
PLUNGERHEAD Lodi Valley
Has a deep purple color with cocoa, vanilla, clove and cherry pie aromas. Rich and sappy in the mouth with flavors of boysenberry preserves, cedar, dried raspberry, and coconut spice finishing with great depth from barrel oak aging.
This Zinfandel would be great with grilled steaks.... $28
DRY CREEK OLD VINE Sonoma
Produced from grapes grown on 199 year old vines. A racy, spicy style with lots of wild berry.... $27
CHETEAU POTELLE Paso Robles, California
Full bodied with jammy fruit and smooth soft tannins on the finish.... $26
CLINE California
Ripe cherry erupts on the palate. Low tannins with a strong, gutsy finish. A great wine at an incredible price.... $20
Merlot
MONKEY BUSINESS Sonoma
This merlot is complex with notes of plum and blackberry aromas. Little vanilla from the oak. Beautifully made.... $25
J. LOHR CYPRESS Napa Valley
Medium-bodied with soft, tangy cherries and sweet oak.... $22
FOUR SISTERS Australia
Named after winemaker Trevor Mast’s four daughters, the label was designed by the eldest sibling, Dahlia.
Intense flavors of cherries and spice with a long finish. Great with grilled steaks....$22
LEAPING LIZARD Napa – (WE87)
This merlot exhibits plum and cassis aromas that are layered with notes of dried sage and rosemary.
There is spiciness on the nose that extends through the palate. Flavors of plum, red cherry and red berry fruit
lead to a finish of fine grain tannins and slight toastiness.... $22
ANOTHER !@#% MERLOT Oregon
A very cool bottle, a bright bouncy merlot. Definitely worth a try!.... $20
McWILLIAMS HANWOOD ESTATE Australia
Flavorful palate of black currant and ripe plums. Velvety texture with hints of vanilla and clove.
A great partner with duck or tomato based sauces...$20
Pinot Noir
ADELSHIEM William Valley, Oregon
Elegantly textured with satiny polished tannins, both red and black fruit aromas (cherries and raspberries), a light touch of brown spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice), and a little black pepper. Oh my God-good!.... $49
KING ESTATE Oregon – (GV91)
Soft and full bodied with flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and blue fruits with a hint of oak spice.
Certified organic grapes serve up a lusciously smooth choice..... $45
ELK COVE Oregon – (WS91)
Supple, round and generous. A luscious mouthful of cherry, blackberry, cream of espresso flavors linger seductively
on the long, expressive finish. Harmonious and balanced this is a big wine.... $28
CASTLE ROCK California
A very food-friendly wine with black cherries, raspberry, vanilla and spice. Well-balanced tannins and acidity.... $24
TORTOISE CREEK France
A Pinot Noir that is soft, well-balanced and jammy. It is loaded with bright cherry fruit and finishes smooth.
Pairs with filet mignon, red sauced pasta dishes and hard cheeses.... $20
REDWOOD CREEK Frei Brothers, California
Medium bodied with flavors of black cherry and succulent ripe plums, enhanced by a smooth, velvety finish.... $18
Red Hot Blends & Varietals
TURKEY FLAT "The Turk" – (RP90)
Way beyond your typical Australian Shiraz, this wine has a bouquet that’s surprisingly subtle yet full of surprises as it opens. Blackcurrant and berries with a note of black pepper from the Grenache, a whiff of eucalyptus from the Cabernet and subtle anise and spice from the Shiraz. Toasty vanilla flavors come into play on the palate, fine-grained tannins and
vibrant acidity are a perfect foil of the luscious ripe fruit.... $30
PETER LEHMAM, CLANCY'S RED Barossa Valley, Australia
Sucessive vintages of the wine have won international acclaim as an Aussie Legend. Bouquet of ripe plums with a hint of chocolate, full berry characters and elegantly understated oak. Blend of Cabernet, Shiraz & Merlot..... $28
GASCON MALBEC Argentina, – (WE90)
Fresh blueberries and currant flavors mix with hints of mocha on the finish. This is Argentina’s signature grape
and is quickly making a name for itself among red-wine lovers..... $26
MANAGE a TROIS, FOLIE a DEUX California, Santa Cruz
A zesty blend of zinfandel, cabernet and merlot which examines what happens when you put three attractive,
single grapes together in the same bottle. Close your eyes and breathe.... $19
DAVINCI CHIANTI Italy
Made famous by its most celebrated son, Leonardo, the town of Vinci is nestled in the Chianti region. Expertly crafted with ripe, fresh fruit and an elegant finish. Like most Italian wines, this pairs beautifully with hearty foods, It’s genius!.... $19
Beers
We love our beer at The Full Moon Cafe. Select your favorite from our ever-changing selection of draft beers brewed from North Carolina to Ireland. We even have our own Full Moon Lager to quench your thirst. Ask you server about what’s currently on tap.
Draft Beers
Gaelic Ale Highland Brewing, Asheville, NC
Deep amber-colored American ale. Bitter hop flavor and aroma, but balanced with sweetness.
Bass and John Courage drinkers,
this is your beer.
Full Moon Lager St. George Brewery, Hampton, VA
Our own special brew. Full Moon Lager is a classic German lager beer. Amber colored, medium bodied with a
roasted malt flavor balanced by German hops. A dry finish makes this a perfect summer beer.
Guinness Stout Guinness Brewery, Ireland
The Irish have been brewing this liquid heaven for over 246 years. We slow pour our pints for better flavor and tradition.
A full, dark beer, but fewer calories than premium American beers.
Anchor Steam Anchor Brewing, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's famous steam (19th century left coast slang for beer) is handmade in copper kettles by brewers
who respect the fine art of
brewing, Honey color. Thick, creamy head. Rich flavor. Try it on tap!
Yuengling Yuengling Brewery, Pottstown, PA
Since 1829, the country's oldest brewery has never stopped making fine ales, porters and lagers.
Their lager is light but full of flavor and goes great with any dish we serve. Sorry Gerry.
Miller Lite Miller Brewery, Milwaukee, WI
102 lite calories. Tastes great, less filling.
Black and Tan
Half Guinness, half Gaelic ale.
Half & Half
Half Guinness, half Yuengling.
Bottled Beers
Full Moon Lager
Our savory au gratin dip topped with a generous pile of lump crab.
Served with toasted garlic pita points....$????
