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un·der·sto·ry /’ nd r,stôrē/ noun: ECOLOGY
1. a layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest
The Understory of the forest is where the party is; between the canopy and the forest floor this layer, although devoid of much light, hosts an array of plant and animal life. In the spirit of this most exciting section of the forest Understory at Sky Deck hosts the most prolific collection of original cocktails and fine wine served to San Diego’s adventure seeking community.
Daou Rose 13/52 apple pie, bartlett pear, lemon chiffon
Le Monde Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 12/48 floral, white fruit, sapidity
Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough, New Zealand 14/56 passion fruit, kaffir lime, zest
Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 17/68 tropical, clean, refreshing
Arsonist Chardonnay Dunnigan Hills 11/44 green apple, toast, pineapple
Daou Bodyguard Chardonnay, California 17/68 key lime, citrus tonic, chiseled stone
Rombauer Chardonnay, Napa 25/100 cream, butter, oak
Reds
Starmont Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir, Carneros 14/56 dark cherry, cola, citrus peel
Kaiken Ultra Malbec, Las Rocas, Mendoza 13/52 juicy, violet, blueberry
Heston Vineyards ‘Stephanie’ Merlot, Napa 30/120 black cherry jam, mocha, cedar
Ehret Family Wines, “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley 18/72 plum, cedar, tobacco
Bodega Monte Xanic, Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Guadalupe 17/68 balsamic, plum, peppercorn
Coho Wines “Headwaters” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 23/92 iron fist in a velvet glove
E. Guigal GSM Cotes du Rhone, France 13/52 supple, cherry, savory
Ruffino ‘Modus’ Super Tuscan, Toscana 15/60 blueberries, balsamic, sweet tobacco
Familia Torres Celeste Crianza Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain 15/60 voluptuous, dried fruit, roasted coffee
Hill Family Estate Barrel Red Blend, Napa 14/56 full bodied, soft tannin, delightful
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Bravium Rose, Anderson Valley 56 rose petal, watermelon, elderflower
Santa Margherita ‘Superiore’ Prosecco, Veneto, Italy 60 lively, mineral driven, bright lemon
Domaine Carneros Brut Rose, Carneros 112 sexy, wild strawberries, peach
Bollinger ‘Special Cuvee’ Champagne, France 375ml 87 baked brioche, apple compote, spirited
Rare by Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, France 2006 275 brilliant, sophisticated, finely woven
Saget La Perriere Dom Perriere, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, France 95 white fruit, flint, crisp
Louis Jadot Chardonnay, Pouilly-Fuissé, France 80 honey, red apple, elegant
DuMOL ‘Wester Reach’ Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 115 graceful, orchard fruit, silky
Corte Alla Flora Nebbiolo, Barolo DOCG 84 strawberry, roses, tar
K Vintners ‘Powerline’ Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Washington 95 black currant, spicy bouquet, green olive
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 98 smooth, cassis, candied flowers Archery Summit Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 118 plush, black tea, raspberry
Château La Nerthe Rhone Blend, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, France 140 red florals, currants, herbal
Sinegal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 150 baked blueberry crumble, blackberries, sweet leather
Maison Champy ‘Beaune 1er Cru’ Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 162 succulent, ruby red, mineral
Northern Pine Seasonal Brews 9
Think a century ahead. Each decanter is the life achievement of generations of cellar masters. A blend of up to 1200 eaux-de-vie, 100% from cognac grande champagne.
One Half Ounce 100 One Ounce 200 Two Ounce 400
Rum/Pisco
Tito’s Handmade
Uncle Ed’s Damn Good
JCB Caviar Infused Grey Goose Belvedere Beluga Noble Russian Gold Gin
Hendricks Scottish Ford’s London Dry Sipsmith London Dry
The Botanist Islay Monkey 47 Roku
Malahat Black Tea Rum Malahat Spiced Rum
Cutwater Three Sheets Rum Zacapa Rum Barsol Pisco
Herradura Ultra +Legend Understory’s Double Barreled Herradura Reposado
Understory’s Codigo Rosa Private Reserve Komos
Cutwater Rayador Repo Casa Amigos Silver Corralejo Repo Don Julio 1942 Clase Azul Plata + Repo + Gold
El Jolgorio Tepeztate Mezcal Divino Maguey Tamarind Mezcal
Tullamore DEW
Glendalough Pot Still Irish
Woodford Reserve Woodford Rye Woodford Double Oak
Understory’s Woodford Reserve Private Label
Old Forester Bourbon + 1870 + 1897 + 1920 Buffalo Trace Weller Special Reserve
Old Rip Van Winkle (select allocations)
Eagle Rare EH Taylor Small Batch Makers 46
Blanton’s Single Barrel
Basil Haydens
Whistle Pig 10 + 15 Templeton 4 yr Rye
Scotch
Macallan 12 Double Cask + Sherry Cask
Macallan 15 Double Cask
Macallan 18 Double Cask + Sherry Cask
Macallan Rare Cask
Highland Park 12 + 18 Glenfeddich 12 + 14
Balvenie 14 yr Caribbean Cask
Balvenie 21 yr Portwood Tomatin 12 Laphroaig Laphroaig Càirdeas Cask Strength Oban 14 Octomore 12.1 Japanese
Hibiki 12 Nikka (select allocations) Nikka from the Barrel Yamazaki (select allocations)
Cognac
Hine VSOP Remy XO Louis XIII
Majestic Pickled Garlic 6 Cayenne and Curry Potato Chips 6 Foie Gras Truffle Iberico ham Smoked Almonds 5
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