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

 

 

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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

 

 

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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

 

 

 

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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

 

 

 

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ARGENTINA

 

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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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.

 

 

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