Housemade Bruschetta

includes 3 of each: artichoke & olive tapenade with goat cheese; Roasted tomato pesto with fresh mozzarella

Grilled Flatbread

Choose one of the following... "Margherita" Roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, red sauce, balsamic reduction "Loaded Baked Potato" Crème fraiche, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Cheddar cheese, bacon, chives

Quinoa Timbale

Lemon herb quinoa, feta cheese, herbs, avocado puree, roasted tomatoes, basil & herb salad, citrus vinaigrette

Artisanal Cheese Plate

3 cheeses...Sliced fruit, Marinated almonds, fruit compote. Single selections with accompaniments $5 each

Hawaiian Ahi Poke

Fresh Ahi tuna with chili-soy, sweet onions, crushed macadamias and wakame served with cucumber sunomono and sticky rice

Lettuce Wraps

Braised pork, Applewood smoked bacon, Vietnamese pickled slaw, Bibb lettuce, wasabi aioli, cilantro & mint

Steak & Potatoes

Grilled beef tenderloin, fondant yukon gold potatoes, garlic aioli

Artichoke Hearts

Sautéed in lemon butter sauce, fried capers, herbs, calamata olives, fennel confit, roasted garlic, grilled bread

Beet Salad

Local beets, goat cheese, almonds, sea salt, thyme, orange vinaigrette, herb oil

Apple Blue Salad

Gorgonzola, caramelized apples, mixed greens, arugula, candied walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette

House Salad

Fresh mixed greens with goat cheese, dried cranberries, toasted pumpkin seeds and a balsamic vinaigrette

Steak Sandwich

Grilled tender steak, caramelized onions, brie, Bibb lettuce, roasted tomatoes and dijon aioli.

Lamb Burger

Fresh ground lamb with garlic & herbs, butter lettuce, roasted tomatoes, mint & basil pesto aioli, soft brioche

Fresh Catch of the Day

Changes Daily

Grilled Bistro Filet

Mushroom risotto, sautéed spinach, gorgonzola butter

House Made Fall Pasta

Fresh fettuccini, mushrooms, roasted root vegetables, fennel confit, garlic cream sauce, Parmigiano

Grilled Ahi Tuna

chili and sesame crusted ahi, coconut curry rice, pickled slaw, wasabi vinaigrette. chili oil

Shrimp and Polenta

Sautéed prawns, Spanish dried chorizo, garlic, smoked paprika, white wine, butter, creamy mascarpone organic white corn polenta, roasted tomatoes, lime gastrique

Braised Short Ribs

Organic creamy white corn polenta, Fall vegetables, braising reduction, Gremolata

Grand Teton Howling Wolf Weiss Bier

Figueroa Mtn, Brown Ale, Central Coast CA

Old Hangtown Brewery, Pale Ale, Placerville, CA

Mraz IPA, El Dorado Hills, CA

La Luca Prosecco

crisp and refreshing with apple and citrus

Mas Fi Cava, Penedes, Spain NV

crisp and elegant w/ tiny bubbles and great precision, high quality, best value

Helwig Sparkling Rose

hint of berry and bright citrus with a fine mousse

Duval Leroy Brut Champagne, France NV

elegant with tiny bubbles and gorgeous complexity, Jeff's favorite

Rack N Riddle Blanc de Blanc

elegant with refreshing acidity, depth and balance, light toast on the finish

House White*

Anywhere, Any Vintage, Sommelier's Whim

Pinot Grigio, Bollini, Trentino, Italy 2013

a slightly fuller body pinot grigio with bright apple and citrus

Riesling, Karp Schreiber, Spätlese, Mosel, Germany 2009

tangerine, lime & honey notes & textbook minerality

Chardonnay-Pinot Noir, Haute Cabriere, Franschhoek, So. Africa 2013

like bubble-less Champagne

Chardonnay, Farm Worker, Napa Valley, CA 2012

Maldonado's second project, balanced w/ citrus, pear & oak

Chardonnay, Lloyd, Carneros, CA 2013

barrel fermented w/tropical butterscotch & crème brulee notes

Chardonnay, Frank Family, Carneros, CA 2012

Apricots, honey, wild flowers, sweet spices & buttery richness

House Red*

Anywhere, Any Vintage, Sommelier's Whim

Pinot Noir, Kings Ridge, Willamette Valley, OR

classic Oregon with black tea, cherry, herbs and rose petal

Pinot Noir, Head High, Sonoma Coast, CA 2013

a lush riper style with rich strawberry, spice & cocoa

Barbera, Helwig, Amador County, CA 2013

light and easy drinking with cedar, sweet vanilla and bing cherry

Barbera d'Alba, Cigliuti 'Serraboella" Piedmont, Italy 2013

A true Barbera, smooth tart cherries & earth

Rosso, Gran Passione, Veneto, Italy 2013

like zin? Ripe, smooth and silky with rich texture, a great value

Skyhook Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA

local deliciousness! Intriguing with depth & richness

Tempranillo Blend, Irwin Family, Sierra Foothills, CA 2009

strawberries, raspberries, violets and earth

Red Blend, The Pessimist, Paso Robles, CA 2014

gorgeous crème de cassis, black cherry, toasted vanilla bean

Cabernet Sauvignon, Two Angels, Lake County, CA 2010

solid wine with ripe currant, vanilla & plum

Cabernet Sauvignon, Skyfall, Washington 2012

aromas of boysenberry, vanilla and dark chocolate

Cabernet Sauvignon, Obsidian Ridge, Lake County, CA 2012

big texture with black fruit & dark cherries

Cabernet Sauvignon, Creo, "Clajeux" Chalk Hill, CA 2009

big bold black fruit with graphite, cassis & tobacco

Figueroa Mtn, Brown Ale, Central Coast CA

Grand Teton Howling Wolf Weissbier, WY

Mraz IPA, El Dorado Hills, CA

Old Hangtown Beer Works Pale Ale, CA

Dustbowl Therapist Triple IPA, Turlock, CA

Drakes, Denoginizer Double IPA, San Leandro, CA

Ruhstaller Gilt Edge Lager

Ruhstaller 1881 Red Ale

Non Alcoholic Coors, CO

Weihenstephaner Hefe Weisbier, Germany

Coke

Coke Zero

Sprite

Iced Tea

Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500ml)

Figi Artisan Still Water (500ml)

Vaneli's "Monster Italian" French Press Coffee

Hot Tea...Chamomile, Green, Earl Grey Black

Sauvignon Blanc, Quintessa "Illumination", Napa/Sonoma, CA 2013

Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, DeLille, "Chaleur Estate" Columbia Valley, WA 2013

Chardonnay, Saxon Brown, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, CA 2011

Chardonnay, Wrath, "3 Clone" Monterey, CA 2013

Chardonnay, Lloyd, Carneros, CA 2013

Chardonnay, Roar "Rosella's" Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2013

Chardonnay, Frank Family, Napa Valley, CA 2012 (Magnum)

Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, CA 2012 (375ml)

Banshee, Sonoma Coast, CA 2013 (375ml)

Pisoni "Lucia", Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2013

Lucia, "Gary's" Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2013

Hirsch, "San Andreas Fault", Sonoma Coast, CA 2011

Pisoni, "Pisoni Estate" Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2013

Williams Selyem, "Bucher" Sonoma County, CA 2011

DuMol, "Ryan" Russian River Valley, CA 2009

Zinfandel, Chase, "Hayne Vineyard" Napa Valley, CA

Zinfandel, Sanctuary, "Black Sears Vineyard" Howell Mtn, Napa Valley, CA 2011

Zinfandel, Biale, "Monte Rosso" Sonoma, CA 2013

Petite Sirah, Chase, Calistoga, CA 2010

GSM Blend, Relic, "Ritual" Napa Valley, CA 2012

Syrah, Yorba, "Shake Ridge Ranch" Amador County, CA 2008

Syrah, Alban, "Patrina" Edna Valley, CA 2013

Quartet, Arietta, Napa Valley, CA 2011 (500ml)

Red Blend, Leviathan, CA 2011

Red Blend, Saxum Bone Rock, "James Berry Vineyard", Paso Robles, CA 2009

Red Blend, Saxum "James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles, CA 2010

Hoopla, "The Mutt" Napa Valley, CA 2012

Gemstone, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA 2012

Ghost Block, Oakville, CA 2012

Black Cordon, Napa Valley, CA 2012

Palmaz Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA 2010

Far Niente, Oakville, Napa Valley 2006

Gemstone, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA 2005

Staglin Family Vineyards, Rutherford, CA 2009

Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley, WA 2010

Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley, WA 2009

Cremant de Loire Rose, Briderie, Purite de Silex , Loire Valley, France NV

Sparkling Muscat, Botani by Jorge Ordonez, Spain NV

Champagne, Duval Leroy Brut, Champagne, France NV

Champagne, Gonet Medeville, Champagne, France NV

Sparkling, Roederer Estate, "L'Ermitage" Anderson Valley, CA 2004

Bordeaux, Chateau Cantenac Brown, Margaux, France 2005

Bordeaux, Chateau Providence, Pomerol, France 2005

Bordeaux, Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot, St. Emilion, France 2005

Burgundy, Henri Boillot, 1er Cru Clos de la Rougeotte" Volnay, France 2006

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Pegau, Rhone, France 2009

Barbera d'Alba, Cigliuti, "Serraboella" Piedmont, Italy 2012

Chianti Classico, Poggiopiano, Tuscany, Italy 2011

Rosso di Montalcino, Romitorio, Tuscany, Italy 2011

Barbaresco, Pellisero "Nubiola", Piedmont, Italy 2011

Tres Picos, Campo de Borja, Spain 2011

Tinto, Clos d'Agon, Catalunya, Spain 2005

Bodegas El Nido, "El Nido" Jumilla, Spain 2009

Bordeaux Blend, Numina, Argentina 2012

Shiraz, Luddite, South Africa 2007

Shiraz, Mollydooker, "Carnival of Love" McLaren Vale, Australia, 2011

Late Harvest Zinfandel, Bella, Sonoma County, CA 2008 (375ml)

Riesling Eiswein, Phillips Eckstein, Mosel, Germany 2009

White Port, Ramos Pinto "La Grima" Portugal (750ml)

Ruby Port, Niepoort, Portugal (750ml)

10 Year Tawny, Niepoort, Portugal (750ml)

Late Bottled Vintage Port, Niepoort 2009 (375ml)

Vintage Port, Dow's, Portugal 2007 (750ml)

Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France 2006

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cadaretta, Columbia Valley, WA 2007

Welcome to Our Folsom Restaurant!

Jeff and Gail Back, owners and proprietors of Folsom's gem

the Back Wine Bar, located at 25075 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 150, which opened in May 2008, are pleased to announce the expansion of the Wine Bar to include an adjacent Bistro. The Back Bistro, NOW OPEN, includes full dinners with no less than 6 entrees, dinner specials, wine pairing dinners, additional appetizers, a private room for 10 and an intimate lounge area and patio. A full bar is offered with craft cocktails.

The Back Wine Bar has been a huge success. Customer's requests, encouragement and enjoyment of the Back Wine Bar's California cuisine, has led to an expansion of a casual fine dining Bistro.

The Wine Bar and Bistro are joined by a large horseshoe shaped bar to serve guests. The décor is warm, inviting and intimate.

The Back Wine Bar & Bistro is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day or take the special someone for an extraordinary time.

All will agree this intimate and sophisticated setting with the finest of wines, appetizers and full dinners, is Folsom areas greatest little gem.

Caesar Salad, herb croutons, cherry walnut chutney

Pan roasted True Cod, proscuitto, braising greens, caramelized pears

Chicken confit, parsnip puree, cherry glaze, fried leeks

Sorry, no substitutions

Appetizer to share

choose from

House Salad

mixed greens, goat cheese, dried cranberries, toasted pumpkin seeds, balsamic vinaigrette

Apple Blue Salad

Gorgonzola, caramelized apples, mixed greens, candied walnuts, Apple cider vinaigrette

Entree Choose from the following...

Grilled Bistro Filet

Mushroom risotto, gorgonzola butter

House Made Fall Pasta

Pappardelle pasta, mushrooms, fall vegetables, fennel confit, garlic cream sauce, Parmigiano

*Shrimp and Polenta

Sauteed prawns, white wine, creamy parmesan organic white corn polenta, dried chorizo, Roasted tomatoes, lime gastrique

Dessert to Share...

Chocolate Cheesecake with Valrhona Chocolate Ganache