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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Segura Viudas, Brut Reserva, Cava, Spain, N.V. 11.5%
Superbly rich Cavawith a full nutty style balanced by fresh clean crispness.
25ml £2.95
btl£16.95
Cipriano, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, 11%
Easy dinking Italian sparkling, great for any occasion
btl £20.95
Prestige Rosé, J.B. Gobillard, Hautvillers-Marne, 2003, 12.5%
A blend of 60% chardonnay & 40% pinot noir, this champagne is from the oldest premier cru vineyard, & is matured for at least 4 years before release. This gives a salmon pink colour with intense aromas of fresh red fruit & a palate packed full of strawberries & summer fruit flavours. Perfection!
btl £48.95
Lemoine, Cuvee Royal Brut, Rilly-la-Montagne, N.V., Champagne, France, 12%
Crisp, lemony finesse with a soft, creamy mousse and great depth of fruit.
btl £36.00
Perrier Jouët, Grand Brut, Epernay, N.V., 12%
A dry, concentrated flowery Champagne which matures exceptionally well.
The blend is traditionally 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Meunier and 20% from ‘finesse building’ Chardonnay.
Biscuity, brioche nose, citrus aromas & a creamy, sherbet mousse.
btl £41.95
Italy
Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio Riserva, Trentino, 2005, 13%
No lightweight, blousy Pinot Grigio here! This barrel-fermented white has a very subtle
smoky oak edge that propels this grape into another dimension.
Elegant, with a wonderful weight.
btl £17.65
New Zealand
Trinity Hill, Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay, 2006, 12%
A classic Hawkes Bay Sauvignon made from grapes grown in three different vineyards in the Heretaunga Plains. Gentle flavours of citrus, passionfruit & nectarine compliment the aroma of gooseberries. A mineral character lends a distinctly Sancerre like character to the wine.
btl £24.95
Chile
Veramonte Chardonnay Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2006, 13.5%
This elegant Chardonnay has fresh floral and tropical fruit aromas mingled with mineral and citrus accents. It has creamy acidity with flavours of golden pineapple and a hint of oak.
btl £14.95
Spain
Abadal, Picapoll, Pla De Bages, 2007, 13.5%
Carol discovered this wine whilst trekking through the foothills of the Pyrenees, has spent the last year trying to source it & here it finally is, & it’s well worth the wait! Made from 100% Picapoll, a grape indigenous to the France & Spain border. A white wine with lively fruity & floral complexity, with notes of pineapple, grapefruit & apricot with a smooth creamy finish.
btl £19.95
Portugal
Palha-Canas, Vinho Bianco, Casa Santos Lima, Estramadura, Portugal, 2006, 13%
Modern, herby nose with a real freshness to it. Fruity, rounded palate shows great concentration and balance with a touch of nutty spice on the finish.
btl £15.45
Austria
Gruner Veltliner QbA, Stadt Krems, Austria, 2007, 12%
Austria’s most widely planted grape variety produces wine that is best enjoyed fairly young. Keen acidity and fresh grapey fruit make this an attractive, refreshing wine. Ideal with lighter meats and fish.
btl £22.95
Australia
Skuttlebutt, Merlot Shiraz Rosé, Margaret River, 2005, 13.5%
Crystalline ruby red in colour and flushed with the spring-time aromas of seasonal red fruits - cherry, strawberry, raspberry and rose-hip. The palate is tangy and full of these same
fresh and bright red fruits, yet luscious, creamy and full of flavour.
btl £14.95
Spain
Pirineos, Merlot Cabernet Rosado, Somontano, 2006, 13.5%
International Wine Challenge rosé of the year 2004. Voted Spain’s best rosé in 2004 & 2005 & justifiably so! Strawberry pink in colour with an intensely fruity taste, just think strawberries in a glass.
btl £15.95
Italy
Itynera Primitivo, Puglia , Italy, 13.5%
Dark cherry red in the glass. Earthy, raspberry, spicy and smoky nose. soft and rich with balanced acidity and sweet cherry fruit on the finish.
btl £14.95
France
Largesse, Shiraz, Vin de Pays D’oc, 2006, 13%
“Listed in the Top 100 Vins de Pays Awards in 2008 (1214 wines judged).” More new world style than old hence shiraz & not syrah. Rich & leathery with rounded full spicy damson fruit & a long succulent finish.
btl £15.15
Chile
Santa Ema, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 2005, Maipo Valley, 14%
A big & beefy wine with blackcurrant & liquorice flavours & cedar hints on the finish.
btl £19.95
Lebanon
Cadet de Ka, 2005, Bekaa Valley, 13.5%
Lebanon is often reported to be the true home of the grapevine with a winemaking history dating back many centuries. More recently, Chateau Ka based in the Bekaa Valley has become acclaimed for its stylish new wines. This Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah blend is a mid weight, supple, juicy & spicy red with an elegant, rounded palate.
btl £18.95
Spain
Montecillo, Tinto Crianza, 2003, Rioja, 13%
A fine example of oak-matured Rioja, 100% Tempranillo fruit from the Rioja Alta. Rich, smoky berry flavours with hints of vanilla from one of the area’s most respected wine makers.
Silver Medal, International Wine Challenge 2006
½ btl £12.95
full btl £23.45
Australia
Chapel Hill Bush Vine Grenache, Mclaren Vale, 2006, 15.5%
With it’s earthy textures, spicy undertones & nutty flavours, this hedonistic wine perfectly captures the spirit of McLaren Vale’s grape growing & wine making heritage.
btl £19.45
Campbells, Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia 17.5%
Intense nose of caramelised toffee and fig leads to an opulent palate with rich complexity and great persistence. Forget the pudding, this is dessert in a glass.
(70ml) £3.05
(375ml) £16.10
Concha y Toro Private Reserve Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile 11.5%
A complex palate of honey and mature fruit makes this wine a great aperitif and is equally as good with all styles of dessert.
(70ml) £2.20
(375ml) £10.95
Grant Burge 10year old Tawny
The Aussie version of port. Sweet and mellow with lots of Christmas cake flavours.
£3.85 (70ml)
Fonseca, 10 Year Tawny Port, Oporto, Portugal, 20%
Light nose of sweet oak, molasses and dates with a smooth palate and excellent acidity.
(70ml) £4.40
(500ml) £26.95
Fonseca, Bin 27 Reserve Port, Oporto, Portugal, 20%
Enticing nose of caramel and prune with generous body and a rich
raisin’d palate.
(70ml) £2.80
(Btl) £26.95
Cockburns, Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2000, Oporto, Portugal, 20%
Stewed fruits and sultana with hints of cinnamon and clove give rise
to a juicy concentrated port with complexity of structure and length.
(70ml) £3.10
(Btl) £26.70
Palha-Canas, Vinho Bianco, Casa Santos Lima, Estramadura, Portugal, 2006, 13%
Modern, herby nose with a real freshness to it. Fruity, rounded palate shows great concentration and balance with a touch of nutty spice on the finish.
175ml £3.65
250ml £5.00
Veramonte Chardonnay Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2006, 13.5%
This elegant Chardonnay has fresh floral and tropical fruit aromas mingled with mineral and citrus accents. It has creamy acidity with flavours of golden pineapple and a hint of oak.
175ml £3.65
250ml £5.00
Skuttlebutt, Merlot Shiraz Rosé, Margaret River, Australia, 2005, 13.5%
Crystalline ruby red in colour and flushed with the spring-time aromas of seasonal red fruits - cherry, strawberry, raspberry and rose-hip. The palate is tangy and full of these same fresh and bright red fruits, yet luscious, creamy and full of flavour.
175ml £3.65
250ml £5.00
Pirineos, Merlot Cabernet Rosado, Somontano, Spain, 2006, 13.5%
International Wine Challenge rosé of the year 2004. Voted Spain’s best rosé in 2004 & 2005 & justifiably so! Strawberry pink in colour with an intensely fruity taste, just think strawberries in a glass.
175ml £3.85
250ml £5.35
Largesse, Shiraz, Vin de Pays D’oc, France, 2006, 13%
“Listed in the Top 100 Vins de Pays Awards in 2008 (1214 wines judged).” More new world style than old hence shiraz & not syrah. Rich & leathery with rounded full spicy damson fruit & a long succulent finish.
175ml £3.70
250ml £5.15
Itynera Primitivo, Puglia , Italy, 13.5%
Dark cherry red in the glass. Earthy, raspberry, spicy and smoky nose. soft and rich with balanced acidity and sweet cherry fruit on the finish.
175ml £3.65
250ml £5.00
Red
Australia
Trinity Hill, ‘Gimblett Gravels’ Syrah, 2004, Hawkes Bay, 13.5%
Aromas of black pepper and tobacco are prominent on the nose with ripe yet soft tannins giving great structure on the palate. Oak maturation plays only a minor part with the expressive black fruit coming to the fore.
btl £29.95
Chile
Corinto Carmenere, Central Valley, 2006, Chile, 14%
Bordeaux’s long lost grape variety has found it’s spiritual home in Chile, producing crimson coloured, medium- to full- bodied wines with juicy flavours of blackberry, coffee and spice. This is a great example of the style; rich, forward and juicy, with delicious cardamom and mint notes. A superb match for red meat dishes.
btl £14.95
