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CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINES
1.
Champagne Moutard Grande Cuvee,
France, NV:
A cuvee with a Pinot Noir
base aged on the lees for at least three years. Fine, rich, developed nose with
fragrances of butter, almond and brioche. £28.50
125ml glass: £5.95
2. Champagne
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut, France, NV:
A well balanced and fine
Champagne with lively bubbles, with an inviting fragrance and a lingering
flavour. £45
3. Sparkling wine,
Lila Riesling Sekt, Trocken, Germany, NV:
Bursting with fruit, this
wine makes a delightfully fresh aperitif with an off-dry
finish. £17.50
4. Prosecco IGT
Colli Trevigiani Frizzante, Italy, NV:
Semi sparkling in style with
a fine and fruity bouquet. £15.30
WHITE WINES
By the glass
Small glass = 175ml. Large glass = 250ml.
5. House Wine: Vin de pays d‘Oc,
Notre Dame Blanc, France, 2005:
Light, dry white from south
west France. Bottle: £10.50 Small glass: £2.60 Large glass: £3.60
6.Pinot Grigio,
Veneto, Italy, 2006:
This wine has a mineral
character with a round and spicy flavour. Bottle: £14.30 Small glass: £3.60 Large
glass: £4.80
7.Chenin Blanc,
Hazy View, South Africa, 2006:
An off-dry, fresh and fruity wine suitable for all occasions.
Bottle: £12 Small glass: £3 Large glass: £4
8.Sauvignon Semillon,
Andes Sur, Mendoza, Argentina, 2006:
Attractive vanilla nose &
palate w a fresh zip on the finish.
Bottle: £12 Small glass: £3
Large glass: £4
France
9. Viognier, Le Beau Chene,
Vin de pays d‘Oc, 2005:
Fresh creamy apricot flavour w
hints of ripe pears & a lovely balance on the finish. £15
10. Pinot Blanc,
Leon Beyer, Alsace, 2004:
Elegant and slightly spicy
with a long and clean finish. Ideal with fish or seafood dishes, hot or cold
starters
and white meats. £23.20
11. Sancerre,
Domaine Gerard Millet, Loire Valley, 2005:
Overt Sauvignon Blanc notes
of grapefruit and lemon with good weight and a clean crisp finish.£29.55
12. Chardonnay,
Vin de pays d’Oc, 2005:
Partially fermented and aged
in oak, this wine has a round and full fruity character with good length. £13.95
13. Petit Chablis,
Domaine Jean Goulley, Burgundy, 2005:
Refreshingly clean with a
crisp finish. £24.25
14. Muscadet de
Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Chateau de Chasseloir, Loire, 2005:
A classic, clean, crisp and
stylish wine ideal with seafood. Just what Muscadet should be. £16.75
15. Pouilly Fuisse,
Domaine Ferrand, Burgundy, 2004:
Spicy nose showing hints of
fresh yellow plums and mineral carried through to the palate which has notes of
butter. A well balanced and elegant style. £29.95
16. Mersault,
Domaine Rene Monnier, Cotes de Beaune, Burgundy, 2004:
From a single vineyard site,
this wine has fine, lemony fruit with well integrated oak & lovely
length. £49.95
17. AC Loupiac,
Chateau de Rouquette, Bordeaux, 2001:
Made from 85% semillon with
15% sauvignon both affected by botrytis, this wine shows flavours of apricot
and peaches balanced by light acidity, giving freshness to the wine.
Half bottle: £15.95
Italy
6. Pinot Grigio, Veneto, 2006:
This wine has a mineral
character with a round
and spicy flavour.£14.30
18. Orvieto Classico, Cantina
Bonacchi, Tuscany, 2005:
Dry, quite full flavoured
wine with a hint of almonds on the nose and the palate. Chilled as an aperitif
or with fish and white meat dishes. £12.50
19. Chardonnay,
Cielo E Terra, Veneto, 2005:
Clean and fresh wine with
balance fruit and acidity. Best drunk young. £12.05
20. Gavi del
Commune di Gavi DOC, San Silvestro, Piemonte, 2005:
Spicy with a pleasant mineral
tone and crisp finish. Good with spicy food.£18.55
21. Falanghina IGT
Beneventano, Cantine De Falco, Campania, 2005:
A dry white wine with a
mineral and fruity bouquet of dried apricots, ripe peaches, honey and wild
flowers. On the palate the wine is dry with undertones of ripe white peaches
and balanced acidity.£17.45
22. Nivole Moscato
d’Asti DOCG, Michele Chiarlo, Piemonte, 2006:
A rich, delicate & well
balanced dessert wine from the muscat grape, gently sparkling, the fruit dances
lightly on the tongue. 1/2 bot £14
Canada
23. Unwooded Chardonnay, Pelee Island,
Ontario, 2004:
This unoaked Chardonnay is
fresh and fruity with a
clean finish. £22.80
Spain
24. Rioja Blanco “Rivallana”,
Bodegas Ondarre, Rioja, 2005:
A very fruity, delicious,
light and fresh, well-balanced Rioja with hints of ripe fruit and flowers on
the nose. £13
25. Torrelongares
Maccabeo, Carinena, 2005:
Fresh, lemony fruit with
balanced acidity. £11.80
Chile
26. Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Echevarria,
Curico Valley, 2006:
Ripe and full-bodied style
with a hint of tropical fruit.£14.90
27. Viognier Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Casa Tamaya,
Limari Valley, 2006:
This wine shows beautifully
integrated notes of recently picked mango and peach combined with subtle hints
of lime, guava and passion fruit. The palate is expressive with some mineral
touches and refreshing acidity on the finish. £15.40
South Africa
7. Chenin Blanc, Hazy View, 2006:
An off- dry, fresh and fruity
wine suitable
for all occasions. £11.55
29. Sauvignon Blanc,
Southern Right Vineyard, 2006:
Wonderful balance of forward
fruit and minerality with a generous complexity to complement the wine’s
natural
varietal fruitiness. £21.55
30. Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon, Groot Constantia, Constantia, 2006:
This wine has a fruitiness
and crisp acidity which gives
length to the finish. A crisp
dry and well balanced wine
aimed to please the
palate.£17.70
Australia
31. Semillon Chardonnay, Opal Ridge,
Beelgara, 2005:
Vibrant fresh semillon from
the Griffith area with 15% Chardonnay to give it length and style. £13.50
32. Forgotten Riesling,
Berton Vineyards, Eden Valley,
South Australia, 2005:
100% Riesling late picked
grapes that were “forgotten” on the vine, allowing them to develop a perfect
balance between fruit, sugar and acidity. Fermentation was stopped early to
leave a wine with a natural sweetness that is fresh not cloying and showing
peachy, creamy flavours and a lovely long finish. £17.95
33. Chardonnay Viognier,
Red Dot, Penny’s Hill, McLaren Vale, 2005:
This chardonnay viognier is
unoaked and fermented cool
for a fresh, juicy style of
wine. The Viognier
provides enhanced aromatics
with apricot, almond
kernel and spice on the nose.
This wine shows ripe
peaches and tropical juicy
fruit flavours,
balanced with good acidity
followed by
a deliciously long finish.
£23.80
34. Gewurztraminer
Verdelho, Opal Ridge, Berton Vineyards, 2006:
This wine combines the
aromatic Gewurztraminer w the fuller bodied Verdelho to produce a
vibrant, fresh & medium tasting wine. £14
35. Reserve Chardonnay,
Don David, Cafayate, 2006:
Tropical fruit combined w
vanilla and toasty notes w a buttery & persistent flavour. £19
New Zealand
36. Sauvignon Blanc, Tuatara Bay,
Saint Clair, Marlborough, 2006:
A blend of the aromatic
quality of the Wairau combined with the weight of the Awatere Valley of
Marlborough to give a well-rounded and fresh wine. £22
37. Chardonnay,
Saint Clair, Marlborough, 2004:
A full bodied Chardonnay w
satisfying flavours of stone fruit & grapefruit, w underlying nutty,
spicy oak notes. £23
RED WINES
By the glass
Small glass = 175ml. Large glass = 250ml.
38. House Wine: Vin de Pays de
L’Herault, Notre Dame, France, 2005:
Deeply coloured red wine made
from Grenache & Merlot. Dark berry fruit aromas & ripe flavours on the
palate. Bottle: £10.50
Small glass: £2.60 Large
glass: £3.60
39. Rioja Tinto Rivallana,
Ondarre, Rioja, Spain, 2006:
A delicious, light, fresh
Rioja, cool fermented in stainless steel tanks. Very fruity. Bottle: £13 Small
glass: £3.30 Large glass: £4.35
40. Cabernet Sauvignon,
Tierra Antica, Chile, 2005:
Well flavoured with a touch
of green bellpepper & aromas of ripe small black fruits. Smoothly rounded
and well balanced.
Bottle: £13.90 Small glass: £3.50 Large glass: £4.65
41. Pinot Noir,
Tuatara Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2006:
A vibrant, fruity,
medium-bodied wine w a round, full & soft palate dominated by cherry
notes & hints of plums & redcurrants.
Bottle: £23 Small glass: £5.75
Large glass: £7.50
France
42. Organic Merlot,
“Les Grands Arbres”, Vin de Pays du Gard, 2005:
A fruity, round and well made
wine with fine tannins and a stylish finish. Ideal with roast and grilled
meats, pasta dishes and cheese. £16.25
43. Sancerre Rouge,
La Moussiere, Alphonse Mellot, Loire, 2004:
Hints of small red & black
fruits w spicy traces of pink peppercorns, vanilla & cinnamon
complemented by a mellow, well rounded & well structured flavour. £59.95
44. Fleurie,
Domaine de Fonfotin, Beaujolais, 2005:
This domaine is situated on
the steep slopes of the hill of the famous La Madone. Lovely, rich spicy fruit
palate w soft tannins. £25
45. Brouilly,
Domaine de Fort Michon, Beaujolais, 2005:
This domaine situated on a
plateau at the foot of the hill of Brouilly (south facing) produces warm,
supple wines with rounded tannins. A charming wine with good colour. £24.30
46. Saint Joseph,
Domaine Courbis, Rhone, 2004:
Wines from the Northern part
of Saint Joseph are more structured & riper than those from the sandier
soils of the South. This domaine is considered to be one of the best producers
in the area. This is a lovely example of a full flavoured Saint Joseph, spicy w
smoky overtones. £37
47. Chateauneuf du Pape,
Domaine de Haut des Terres Blanches, Rhone, 1999:
A smooth wine showing warm,
earthy tones on the nose & hints of prunes on the palate w mellow
tannins & good structure. Very traditionally styled Chateauneuf du Pape. £38
48. Gigondas,
Domaine Saint Damien, Rhone Valley, 2001:
85% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre,
showing chocolate and cherries with a smooth texture; fine fruit and tannins
with lovely length. Very elegant in style.£34.70
49. Crozes Hermitage,
Domaine Michelas St Jemms, Rhone, 2004:
Intense syrah character of
smoky bacon and red fruits complemented by supple tannins and a long finish.
Highly recommended. £25.80
50. Bourgogne Pinot
Noir, Domaine Rene Monnier, Burgundy, 2004:
Showing a purity of raspberry
fruit with supple tannins and a long, consistent finish. £23.30
51. Saint Chinian AC,
Domaine de Gabelas Tradition, 2004:
Black cherries, juicy but
well structured, made in a simple, attractive style but with lots of flavours
and a pleasant, lingering finish. £15.45
52. Gamay,
Cuvee Dumas, AC Cotes du Lyonnais, 2005:
Fruity, easy drinking style
Gamay showing red berried fruits
and a lively flavour. £14.10
53. Grande Reserve de
Beau Rivage, AC Bordeaux, 2003:
Cedar nose with full ripe red
berry fruit flavours enriched by vanillin oak, full and mellow. £16.10
54. Medoc,
Chateau Pontet Barrail, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, 2002:
This wine shows aromas of
ripe figs, spice & toasty oak w a round & silky palate feel. An
elegantly structured wine w good length on the finish. £20
55. Margaux,
Chateau Canuet, Bordeaux, 1999:
This wine shows ripe fruit w
a suppleness & elegance typical of the 1999 vintage. £45
Italy
56. Sangiovese
Di Romagna, Umberto Cesari, Emilia Romagna, 2005:
Dry, lightly tannic, with a
delicate bouquet reminiscent of violets. A pleasantly bitter finish. Ideal with
roast beef, spicy fish soup and strong cheese. £16
57. Barbera d’Asti Superiore
“Le Orme” DOC, Michele Chiarlo, Piemonte, 2004:
From the Barbera grape, a
dry, full and spicy red with hints of wild raspberries and cherries on the
nose.£21.80
Spain
39. Rioja Tinto Rivallana,
Ondarre, Rioja, 2006:
A delicious, light, fresh
Rioja. Cool fermented in stainless steel tanks. Very fruity. £13
58. Rioja Crianza,
Quasar, Rioja, 2004:
Subtle, elegant wine
displaying notes of spice & leather, bursting with soft liquorice &
vanilla characters. £16
Chile
59. Carmenere,
Vina Echevarria, Curico Valley, 2005:
Round and well balanced with
a great concentration of berries and spices and a long finish. £15.10
40. Cabernet Sauvignon,
Tierra Antica, 2005:
Well flavoured with a touch
of green bellpepper and aromas of ripe small black fruits. Smoothly rounded and
well balanced. £13.90
Argentina
60. Malbec,
Coleccion Michel Torino, 2006:
Intense red ruby colour with
violet hues. Distinct plum aromas typical of this variety, enhanced with oaky
notes. Generous spicy and fruity flavours, good body and well integrated soft
tannins giving a round finish. £15.20
61. Merlot,
Coleccion Michel Torino, 2006:
Blackberry and cassis aromas
with a velvety texture combined with a firm structure make it a very appealing
wine. £15.25
South Africa
62. Pinotage,
Groot Constantia, Constantia, 2005:
Delicious flavours of
strawberries & red cherries w slight earthy character & soft
smooth finishing on the palate. £26
Australia
63. Black Shiraz,
Beelgara Estate, South Eastern Australia, 2005:
A robust wine that is rich
& generous yet smooth on the palate. Black cherry and plum characters are
beautifully balanced by soft oak. £17
New Zealand
41. Pinot Noir,
Tuatara Bay, Saint Clair, 2006:
A vibrant, fruity,
medium-bodied Pinot Noir with a round, full, soft palate dominated by cherry
notes and hints of plums and redcurrant. £23
United States of
America
64. Zinfandel,
Parducci, California, 2004/5:
Deeply coloured, rch with
sumptuous chocolate flavours and mellow tannins, and a typical peppery
finish.£18.25
ROSE WINES
By the glass
Small glass = 175ml. Large glass = 250ml.
65. Rose d’Anjou,
Bellerive, Loire, France, 2005:
A medium dry rose
which is delicious on its own or with light food. Bottle: £13.50 Small glass:
£3.50 Large glass: £4.50
66. Shiraz
Rose, Beelgara Vineyards, New South Wales,
Australia, 2006:
Transparent rose
red in colour, fresh spice and floral lift with hints of green apple and fig
aromas, excellent depth of flavour with an abundance of fruit and a clean crisp
finish with good acidity. Ideal to accompany tomato based pasta dishes and
light cheeses. £15.10
67. Zinfandel rose,
Parducci, Mendocino Country, California, 2005:
This white zinfandel is like
fruit salad. Its bright pink/red colour hints at the watermelon, strawberry
& tropical aromas, and its raspberry, mango & citrus fruit flavours
complete the experience. The finish is crisp & refreshing. £17
68. Cotes de
Provence, Chateau de l’Aumerade,
Cuvee
Marie-Christine, AOC Cru Classe, France, 2005/06:
Cinsault, Grenache
and Syrah grapes. Pink orange in colour, delicate flavourof Provencial aromas,
fruity with a pleasant, slightly spiced taste on the palate.£18
69. Cabernet
Rosado, Enate, Somontano, 2005:
A 100% Cabernet
Sauvignon vinified as a rose giving a wonderful depth and brightness of colour.
Elegant, with flavours of blackcurrant and gooseberry, this is a lovely example
of Rose at its best.£21.95
All the above vintages are subject
to availability from their merchants.