El Encanto’s wine selections are an eclectic blend of wines designed to complement our menu items. The focus is on wine from Latin countries, including Spain and South America, but also on unique blends that complement the spicy foods and rich flavors traditional in Mexico.
Wine & Tequila selections change monthly.
Whites
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Torres, Vina Sol, Spain – OLE!
A versatile and friendly white table wine from Spain. Off-dry, light bodied, no oak. A smooth, crisp wine with fruity flavors of apples and pineapples.
$6.00/$24.00 -
Essence, Riesling, Germany
–…Fresh fruit flavors of pineapple and apricot are perfectly balanced by a racy acidity and mineral character.
$9.00/$36.00 -
Mil Piedras, Viognier, Argentina
Pale green in color, with shades of gold. Fruity aromas of honeysuckle, ripe apricots, fresh grapes, and sugar-coated orange peels. Crisp and light with a clean refreshing finish.
$9.00/$36.00 -
Santa Ema, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
–Aromas of lime and tropical fruits are clean and lean. This is lifted by citric acidity and spritz, while flavors of lime, green herbs and bell pepper are authentic.
$6.00/$24.00 -
Benvolio, Pinot Grigio, Italy
A product of Fuili, in the northeast corner of Italy, where it has a cool climate that helps develop a lively acidity. Benvolio shows delicate nuances of wild flowers, rosewater and lychee on the nose, with apple and pear flavors on the palate. It is a dry and crisp full bodied, with a clean fresh finish.
$6.00/$24.00 -
Martin Codak, Albarino, Spain
Albarino is a crisp and refreshing wine with citrus fruit, pear and peach flavors. Its medium body, bright fruit character and subtle aromas, can be enjoyed with everything from a salad to a wide variety of seafood and poultry dishes.
$11.00/$44.00 -
Domaine Talmard, Macon - Chardonnay, France
This is a luscious, deep straw-colored wine showing flavors of butterscotch, honey and lemon with a distinct mineral taste on the finish that identifies it as French. Pair with our enchiladas verde.
$44.00 -
Santa Rita Reserva, Chardonnay, Chile
A wine lover’s find from south of the equator. The seasons may be reversed, but there is nothing backwards about this South American Chardonnay. Dry with subtle fruit flavors, like grapefruit and pineapple, rounded with soft hints of vanilla and hazelnut. Great volume and pleasant acidity.
$6.00/$24.00 -
William Hill, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
If you like old school California Chardonnays, you’ll love this wine. Gently oak-aged, with a smooth, creamy texture and hints of nectarine, honeysuckle and crisp apple. The result is a well-balanced wine -tantalizing on the palate with a crisp, clean finish.
$8.00/$32.00 -
Crios de Susana Balbo, Rosé, Argentina
A huge dry rosé with lots of strawberry, cherry and orange aromas and plenty of acid and fresh fruit in a full-bodied wine that is great with grilled meats.
$9.00/$36.00
Sparkling
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Codorniu, Spain
Spain’s answer to champagne in a little bottle. This Cava is light-bodied, elegant and delicious.
Split $6.00 -
Gruet, New Mexico
This sparkling wine has intense aromas of green apples and a hint of grapefruit
Bottle$28.00
Reds
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Torres Sangre de Toro, Spain
From the cafes of Madrid to the patio of El Encanto. Bienvenido, Senor Torres! A nice red table wine. Deep ruby color with a hint of ochre, notes of spices and blackberries, velvety tannins.
$7.00/$24.00 -
El Portillo, Pinot Noir, Argentina, Mendoza Region
This purple bluish wildflower with prickly leaves blooms in the summer sun dazzling with its captivating beauty. The wine is smooth and silky with tastes of blackberry, sweet tannis and a pleasant finish. Great with Enchiladas!!
$9.00/$36.00 -
Tortoise Creek, Pinot Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, California
Soft, well balanced and jammy. It is loaded with bright cheery fruit characteristics and finishes smooth. Enjoy with steak, red sauce dishes, lamb or firm cheeses.
$7.50/$30.00 -
Santa Ema “ Reserve” Merlot, Naipo Valley, Chile
Unique and unmistakable, in this wine you'll find plum and blackberry mixed with chocolate and tasted coffee notes. On the palate, raw fruit interweaved with toffee notes, the tannins appear mature, giving a good structure.
$7.00/$28.00 -
Mil Piedras, Malbec, Argentina
Supple in texture, full bodied and very fruity in style with blackberry, plum, toast, and cassis aromas/flavors.
$9.00/$36.00 -
Alta Vista, Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina
Displays layered aromas of ripe, red fruits with black pepper and toasted oak notes before juicy red berry flavors on the palate; medium-bodied and balanced. The wine has smooth tannins and a touch of oak on the long finish.
$9.00/$36.00 -
Errazuriz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
Hand-harvested and aged in French and American oak barrels adds complexity while retaining the vibrant, youthful fruit. Full-bodied, dry with soft blackcurrant fruit and firm tannis. Enjoy with meat or hard cheeses.
$10.00/$40.00 -
Layer Cake, Shiraz, South Australia
Unmistakably a shiraz, dark purple to the rim, it clings
$11.00/$44.00 -
Sangria
Our Special blend of red wine, fruit juice and brandy is light and refreshing.
$6.00 -
Small Pitcher
$14.00 -
Large Pitcher
$24.00