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Wine List
| White wine
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| Lightish, crisp fresh whites, fully
dry and off dry |
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1. COLOMBARD/CHARDONNAY,
Vat 21
Eagles Point Winery, Victoria, Australia (13.5%
AbV)
By the Glass: 175ml
- £2.95 250ml - £3.95
Fresh and fragrant with an aromatic bouquet
and a delicious light fruitiness. |
£11.95 |
2. SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2006
Hacienda del Rey, central Valley,
Chile (12% AbV)
By
the Glass: 175ml - £3.75 250.ml - £4.85
A classic Chilean Sauvignon - intense yet
light, aromatic and very fresh with a tangy
gooseberry flavour, and a vibrant, lime zest
finish. |
£13.95 |
3. PINOT GRIGIO, 2006 -
Italia, Pavia, Italy (12.0% AbV)
By the Glass: 175ml - £3.95
250.ml - £4.95
Light, dry and very fresh, with hints of whitecurrant
and pear. Very much a grape of the moment! |
£14.95 |
4. CHENIN BLANC, 2007
Klippenkop Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Light and fragrant, with an ultra fresh pear
quality, perfect with lighter fish and chicken
dishes. |
£13.95 |
5. SHARPHAM DRY, Estate Selection,
2006 - Sharpham Vineyard, Totnes, Devon
Elegant, crisp and floral, from 100% Madeleine
Angevine grapes, grown in their spectacular
vineyards overlooking the River Dart. Great
with seafood and salads. |
£14.95 |
6. SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2006 - Tindall
Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand
Piercingly aromatic with intense gooseberry
fruit, and a backdrop of ripe tropical fruit
and nettles. Classic New Zealand Sauvignon.
Sublime! |
£18.50 |
7. CHABLIS, 2005 - Domaine Pinson,
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Perfectly classic Chablis, crisp and steely
with generous weight of fruit, and the distinctive
minerality exclusive to the region
Aromatic, spicy whites, dry and
medium dry |
£23.95 |
10. NIERSTEINER GUTES DOMTAL, 2006
Römerhof Weinkellerei,
Piesport, Germany (9.0% AbV) By
the Glass: 175ml - £2.95 250ml - £3.95
For those who favour medium, “grapey”
wines with bags of flavour. |
£11.95 |
11. DRY RIESLING, QBA, 2006 - Louis
Guntrum, Rheinhessen, Germany
In our effort to champion good Riesling we
have come across a real gem, a dry, very intense
lime fresh example from a family run vineyard
on the Rhine. An antipodean version of this
quality would probably cost twice as much,
and still lack the zesty fresh Incredibly
long finish of this little star. |
£14.50 |
12. TORRONTES, “Crios”
, 2006 - Dominio del Plata, Mendoza, Argentina
A wonderful new discovery - very intense,
yet very fresh, with heady lychee overtones
on the nose, and lush, ripe “grapey”,
apricot fruit on the palate.
Richer, more complex, dry whites |
£16.95 |
13. CHARDONNAY, “Moores Creek
”, 2005
Tyrrell’s Wines, South Eastern Australia
(13% AbV)
By the
Glass: 175ml - £3.60 250.ml - £4.80
Gorgeous, rich, peachy Chardonnay, with just
the right amount of soft vanilla oak. |
£14.50 |
14. EVERTON, CHARDONNAY/SAUVIGNON/PINOT
GRIGIO, 2006
Brown Brothers, Victoria, Australia
Clean and crisp, the Chardonnay adds weight
and structure to the aromatic gooseberry freshness
of the Sauvignon and the spicy Pinot Grigio
|
£13.95 |
15. “LE VELE” Verdicchio
dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, 2005/06
Moncaro, Cantina di Montecarotto, Marche,
Italy
Incredibly concentrated, with fresh pear scented
zesty fruit , hints of clove and vanilla,
and a rich, honeyed yet dry finish. |
£14.50 |
16. MASSAYA SILVER SELECTION, 2005
- Ghosn, Brunier & Hebrard, Bekaa Valley,
Lebanon
Completely different to the Classic white,
this is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc(70%) and
Chardonnay (30%) partly vinified and aged
in French oak, giving a concentrated, complex
wine, with lovely crisp zesty guava flavours,
and an incredibly long, rich brioche finish.
|
£19.95 |
17. PULIGNY MONTRACHET, 2002/03
- Domaine Alain Chavy, Burgundy, France
Considered to be one of the very best estates
in Puligny, the Chavy’s make superb,
concentrated White Burgundy, complex and
beautifully crafted.
Champagne and Sparkling Wine |
£32.50 |
20. ALDRIDGE BRUT,
N.V - Aldridge Estate, South Eastern Australia
A lovely soft, fruity sparkling wine. Crisp,
with a hint of quince on the palate. |
£14.95 |
21. J.M. GREMILLET, Brut, N.V. -
Aube, Champagne, France
Beautifully balanced “growers”
Champagne from a tiny winery, dedicated to
quality. |
£26.50 |
22. POL ROGER, Brut Reserve,
N.V. - Champagne , France
Elegant and feminine with a delicious biscuity
finish and great length. Winston Churchill’s
favourite Champagne House.
Red Wines
Softly fruity, lighter reds |
£35.50 |
25. NERO D’AVOLA/SYRAH, 2005
- Il Paradosso, IGT, Sicilia, Italy
By the Glass: 175ml - £2.95
250ml - £3.95
Deliciously ripe and juicy with a hint of
chocolate and spice. (12.5% AbV) |
£11.95 |
26. RIOJA, MONASTERIO DE YUSO, 2005
- David Moreno, Rioja Alta, Spain
Vibrant, ripe and supple with classic strawberry
fruit flavours, and beautifully understated
oak. |
£16.95 |
27. PINOT NOIR, 2003 - Paul Cluver,
Elgin, South Africa
Picking up accolades in South African and
French wine competitions, this is Burgundian
in style, with all the complex “farmyard”
characteristics on the nose and silky red
fruit flavours with some added weight and
richness one might expect from South Africa.
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£18.50 |
28. BROUILLY, 2004/05 - Chateau
de Pavé, Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
Made by our Wine Merchant, Chris Piper,
this is classic Cru Beaujolais, with dominant
raspberry and cassis fruit, supremely light
and fruity, with a refreshing balancing
acidity.
Medium bodied, fruit driven reds |
£19.95 |
30. CABERNET/MERLOT,VAT 4A - Eagles
Point, Victoria, Australia (13.5%AbV)
By the Glass: 175ml - £2.95
250ml - £3.95
Outstanding value for a wine of this quality,
medium bodied, with hints of mulberry and
cassis a hint of pepper character.x |
£11.95 |
31. MERLOT, La Rural, 2005 - Libertad
Wines, Mendoza, Argentina
By
the Glass: 175ml - £3.55 250ml - £4.85
An excellent example of this easy drinking
grape variety. Soft, smooth and plummy. (13%
AbV) |
£13.95
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32. LE PIGEOULET DE BRUNIER, 2004,
Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
A mini ‘Chateauneuf-du-Pape’ for
1/3 of the price, this is made by the Bruniers
of Vieux Telegraphe fame and from vineyards
only
just outside Chateauneuf - it punches well
above its weight. Full bodied and chunky with
a 'gamey' nose and complex, robust flavours
of spicy blackberry, mocha and tangy liquorice
with a hint of fresh black pepper. |
£15.95 |
33. DOMAINE LARROQUE, MERLOT/SYRAH,
2004/05 - Beni M’tir, Morocco
Situated between the Rif and Atlas mountains,
the conditions at Larroque are perfect for
red wine benefiting from a classic
continental climate of hot days and cold nights.
This unusual blend has a spicy, herbal nose
and a full, intense exotic fruitiness.
Perfect with north African spiced dishes,
tagines and curries. |
£16.95
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34. VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE, 2004
- Zenato, Veneto, Italy
Please don’t be put off by the “cheap
n cheerful reputation of this wine - this
is the finest Valpolicella’s we have
tasted, soft, yet complex with warm cherry
fruit and hints of leather and spice |
£16.95 |
35. MASSAYA CLASSIC RED, 2005 (13.5%
AbV)
By the Glass:
175ml - £4.50 250ml - £5.95
Ghosn, Brunier & Hebrard, Bekaa Valley,
Lebanon
A wine which manages to be smooth and very
soft yet dry, spicy and complex - a grown
up wine! Perfect on its own, or with
a host of foods, even try it with Sardines
or other Mediterranean fish dishes - a match
made in heaven. |
£16.95 |
36. PINOT NOIR, 2005 - Jackson
Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand
Exuding wild cherry plums and chocolate
on the nose, this is classic Pinot Noir
from one of the most respected wineries
in New Zealand. On the palate it has typical
black cherry fruitiness with fine-grained
tannins and a sleek balancing acidity.
Full bodied,
more complex wines Supreme “food”
wines |
£23.50 |
40. EVERTON RED, CABERNET/SHIRAZ/MALBEC,
2005 (14% AbV)
By
the Glass: 175ml - £3.55 250ml - £4.85
Brown Brothers, Victoria, Australia
A stunning red from the Brown Brothers stable,
amazing value for money, with rich brambly
flavours and a hint of eucalyptus. |
£13.95 |
41. SLOWINE MERLOT, 2004 - Overberg,
South Africa
Named in honour of the slow food movement
(the antithesis of “fast food”)
Andries Berger has created a luscious, ripe
yet serious Merlot, with hints of chocolate,
violets and ripe black cherry fruit, soft
tannins, and a smoky ,long fruit finish. |
£16.50 |
42. CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2004/05
- Antis, Andean Wineries, Mendoza, Argentina
Fabulously full bodied and intensely flavoured
but still very soft and 'open' with surprisingly
well integrated, subtle oak. With food the
already smooth tannins melt away and almost
disappear back into the generous weight of
fruit. A gold medal winner in the 2005 International
Wine Challenge. |
£16.95 |
43. SHIRAZ, 2005 - Zilzie Estate,
Mildura, Victoria, Australia
An outstanding multi award winning estate,
(the Shiraz has just won a silver medal in
the IWC here) This is Shiraz as it should
be - full bodied and well structured, with
a hint of mint on the nose, massive black
fruits on the palate, and an immensely long,
satisfying finish. |
£17.95 |
44. MASSAYA GOLD RESERVE RED, 2003
- Ghosn, Brunier & Hebrard, Bekaa Valley,
Lebanon
The flagship of the Massaya range has been
written about in all the best places, and
features on some of Europe’s best wine
lists.
The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Mourvèdre
and 20% Syrah, aged in new French oak barriques
for two years. The result
Is a deeply textured wine with sandalwood
and cigar box on the nose, intense cassis
fruit on the palate, and silky tannins. |
£25.50 |
45. CHÂTEAU LASSEGUE, 1998
- Grand Cru, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
A superb vintage of this Merlot based Claret,
made from 30 year old vines. The concentrated
damson and cassis body is balanced by well
integrated tannins
Rosé Wines |
£29.95 |
50. WHITE ZINFANDEL - Old Station,
California (10.5% AbV)
By the Glass: 175ml - £2.95
250.ml - £3.95
Summer in a glass! Medium sweet, with a delicious
watermelon and red fruit fruitiness. |
£11.95
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51. LES TERRASSES
ROSÉ - Les Vignerons Ardechois, France
(12.5% Abv)
By the Glass: 175ml - £2.95 250.ml -
£3.95
Dry, light and crisp, a blend of Syrah and
Grenache, with a delicious soft raspberry
overtone, and a lovely long finish. |
£11.95 |
52. MASSAYA
ROSÉ, 2006 -Ghosn, Brunier & Hebrard,
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
By the Glass: 175ml - £4.50
250ml - £5.95
Not just here to complete the Massaya range!
This is one of the best rosés we have
ever tasted, with bags of fruit, a silky texture
and
great length, equal in quality to many a Sancerre
Rosé. (13% AbV) |
£16.95 |
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