Wine List
SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE
1. Corney & Barrow's Sparkling Blanc de
Blancs
Varichon et Clerc, Methode Traditionelle
Bottle-fermented in the traditional fashion this is a rather
stylish, crisp wine with delicate biscuit notes. There is
an underlying richness too, on the mid-palate and finish.
A great aperitif.
£27.50
1a. Legatura Rose Mionetto NV
Italy
From old vines of the Treviso region,this rose wine is created
from slightly pressed red grapes. Brilliant,lively,cherry-like
highlights. The aroma is delicate and fragrant,fruity with
scents of rose,raspberry and Marasca cherry.
£27.50
2. Guy de Chassey NV
Champagne Grand Cru Brut
This has a rich, rounded style, benefiting from a blend
of old and young vine fruit. There is an attractive harmony
of apple freshness and warmer pastry notes. Great by itself,
but equally robust enough to be drunk with food!
£34.95
3. Delamotte Rosé NV
Champagne Brut, Mesnil-sur-Oger
This is a wonderfully delicate shade, just touched with
a whisper of pink. Pinot Noir based, there are hints of
aromatic berry fruit on both the nose and palate – very
attractive. Perfect with strawberries and cream!
£45.00
LIGHTER DRY WHITES
4. Chardonnay "La Garrigue", Vignerons
de Rivesaltes 2007
Côtes de Catalanes, France
Deliciously fresh Chardonnay, crisp, appley and pure…..and
unoaked.
£18.95
5. Heywood Sauvignon Blanc 2007
South East Australia
This is a remarkably fresh, focused Sauvignon with clear
varietal definition. Bright and vibrant, it is effortlessly
balanced and very refreshing. A fine choice for spicy seafood
dish or grilled fish.
£19.50
6. Muscadet sur Lie "La Bretonnerie" 2007
Domaine J-F Guilbaud, Loire
Serious wine, being "sur lie", with a light spritz, rich
and yeasty: mouth-wateringly good. A must with shellfish!
£24.50
7. Pinot Grigio "Grigio Luna" IGT Venezia
2007
Cecilia Beretta, Italy
Exceptional - a hitherto unknown balance of grilled almonds
with gooseberries, citrus fruits and a subtle underlying
minerality. Excellent single vineyard wine. A good partner
with creamy pasta sauces.
£23.95
8. Araucano Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Valle Central, Chile
This is rich in leesy tropical fruit. A long slow fermentation
has helped to retain fresh aromatic notes whilst the finish
is ripe and exotic.
£25.95
9. Mâcon-Solutré 2006
Maison Auvigue, Burgundy
White Burgundy is the home of the greatest white grape variety,
Chardonnay. From southern Burgundy comes this fresh, crisp
pear and white fruit character wine, which has a lovely
balanced length of flavour on the palate.
£26.95
10. Sancerre,"Domaine de la Grande Maison"
2007
Chaumeau Balland, Loire
Sauvignon Blanc grown on limestone makes for a very fresh,
pure, intensity. This combines gooseberried character with
steely elegance. A timeless partner for both seafood and
lighter seafish in general.
£32.50
FULL BODIED, RICHER DRY WHITES
11. Vina Garedo 2007
Rueda DO, Spain
Fresh stone fruit character, aromatic with an interesting
complementary elegant minerality - great value!
£19.50
12. Cranswick Smith Bin 12 Chardonnay
2006
SE Australia
This has a full, opulent, leesy style with exotic fruit
character offset by a fine layer of creamy vanilla. This
is oak-fermented, giving it a richer texture and a long
tropical finish. A good budget choice for fuller flavour
poultry dishes.
£19.95
13. Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2007
Stellenbosch WO, South Africa
The refined balance of ripe fruit, crisp vitality and background
honey, quince and spice complement lightly spiced dishes
beautifully. A perfect match for Thai influenced cuisine!
£23.95
14. Nelson's Creek Chardonnay 2004
Paarl WO, South Africa
Deep yellow gold in colour, this is richly textured. Twelve
months in new French oak, with regular bâtonnage, makes
for a typically tropical style, rich and leesy, layered
with vanilla cream. Opulent, it is however refreshed with
citrus notes.
£23.95
15. Lofthouse Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Marlborough, New Zealand
This is a wine of great pedigree with its vibrantly fresh,
sprightly, almost nettley aromas and rich, leafy, gooseberry
palate and delicious balancing acidity. Great with grilled
fish and oriental foods in general.
£28.95
16. Chablis 2007
Domaine Servin, Burgundy
This fine Chablis has a nice fruity nose with bags of now
mature ripe, rich minerally fruit backing up its steely
structure - a superb wine.
£33.95
17. Montagny 1er Cru "Bonnevaux" 2007
Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
Pure, tropical ripeness. Flamboyant with a fresh nutty mineral
layer providing greater definition – stylish. For those
special occasions - stunning choice with meatier fish especially
with a buttery/cream sauce!
£37.95
18. Maryculter House Selection White
Vin de Pays du Gers, Producteurs Plaimont, France
50% Colombard, 50% Ugni Blanc. Fresh, bright white with
attractive aromatics and hints of orchard and citrus fruit.
Nicely balanced, it goes well with or without food.
£17.45
ROSE
19. Domaine Montauberon Rosé 2007
Vin de Pays des Côtes de Thongues, France
From right down on the Mediterranean coast, this deliciously
juicy rosé is full of succulent, summer berry fruits. An
excellent aperitf or equally good with firmer seafish!
£18.50
FRUITY, MEDIUM BODIES REDS
20. Panul Merlot 2007
Valle Colchagua, Chile
This wine is an immodest little number with its vibrant,
juicy and supple sweet berry fruit and touch of spice.
£18.50
21. Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Saissac
2006
Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
Deep red black in colour, with notes of cassis and cedar,
ripe and sweetly fruited. Partially aged in oak, this wine
has a wonderful fruit concentration. Superb budget partner
for steak!
£18.95
22. Heywood Cabernet Merlot 2007
SE Australia
This presents very concentrated, ripe fruit on the nose,
echoed on the palate, which shows intense, fresh berries,
lifted with peppered notes and delicate spice- attractively
weighted and balanced through to a good finish.
£19.50
23. Bainskloof Merlot 2007
Breede River, South Africa
Ripe cherries and cassis, laced with pepper - really attractive,
effortless drinking. Good partner for lighter meats, such
pork and winged game.
£19.95
24. Valpolicella Superiore DOC "Roccolo
Di Mizzole" 2006
Cecilia Beretta, Italy
Deep ruby red, with fine bitter cherry fruit, soft and ripe
with a nicely concentrated long finish - very good wine.
Delicious pasta wine - perfect!
£23.95
25. Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006 Cuvee Voltaire
Chanson Père et Fils, Burgundy
Ripe red fruit aroma with subtle tones of strawberry and
cassis. This wine has a soft tannic back bone with herb
and leather notes on the long finish. A lovely partner for
duck, goose and lightly flavoured winged game.
£27.95
26. Solar de Samaniego Rioja Crianza 2004
Bodegas Alavesas, Spain
92% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano. Garnet in colour, this presents
a blend of autumnal fruit, leather notes and vanilla cream.
Goes so well with many meats, but especially good with Lamb!
£28.95
27. Château la Courolle 2005
Montagne St Emilion, Bordeaux
This lovely property has produced a wonderfully supple,
sappy cherry-rich blend which coats the palate. Very keenly
balanced, it has a sensual, silky texture.
£32.50
28. Château Les Roches Blanches 2005
Grand Cru St Emilion, Bordeaux
The second wine of Côte de Baleau, this has been gently
extracted to produce dark, well-rounded fruit supported
by chewy tannins through to a long, fine finish.
£39.50
RICH & FULL BODIED
29. Syrah, Domaine de La Jonction 2007
Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
A classic grape of the northern Rhône, deep in colour with
spicy, peppery fruits, ripe and full on the palate, smooth
and full-bodied. Demands to be enjoyed in front of a warm
fire. "Textbook Syrah" - Jancis Robinson.
£18.50
30. Cranswick Smith Bin 19 Shiraz/Merlot
2006
SE Australia
Bright peppery ripe fruit complemented by a heady dash of
spice.
£19.95
31. Taja Monastrell 2006
Jumilla, Spain
Cherries and autumnal fruit are spiced with delicate hints
of tobacco, within a rich, creamed texture - a very attractive,
easy-drinking style.
£19.95
32. Vinamar Reserva Especial Cabernet
Sauvignon 2005
Maipo Valley, Chile
The 2004 in an intense, fruity wine offering ripe red and
purple fruit aromas with complex, concentrated and juicy
raspberry, blackberry and spice flavours on the palate.
Long and full, yet still elegant on the finish.
£23.95
33. Rhebokskloof Pinotage 2006
Paarl WO, South Africa
A ripe, full bodied Pinotage with a complex, smoky palate
and savoury, toasted notes underpinning a rich fruit character.
£25.95
34. Malbec 2005
Bodega Ruca Malen, Mendoza, Argentina
10 months in oak adds weight and complexity to this blackfruited,
richly concentrated Malbec – beautifully weighted, intense
and very fine.A big wine ideally suited to rich meats or
game, with sauces or reductions.
£28.95
35. Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006
Caveaux des Comtadins, Rhone
Delightfully open in youth, allowing for early, easy, drinking.
Autumnal fruit, leather, spice are layered with cream and
tobacco notes - effortless enjoyment.
£37.50
36. Maryculter House Selection Red
Vin de Pays d'Oc, J&F Lurton, France
Very supple and ripe with very smooth, well-integrated,
almost imperceptible tannins, this is a very straightforward,
gentle wine. This wine is also a fine accompliment to most
meat and pasta dishes.
£17.45
HALF BOTTLE - WHITE
37. Chardonnay, The Gatekeeper 2005
McLaren Valley, Australia
£14.95
38. Sancerre, "Domaine de la Grande Maison"
2007
Chaumeau Balland, Loire
£17.95
HALF BOTTLE - RED
39. Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006 Cuvee Voltaire
Chanson Pere et Fils, Burgundy
£16.95
40. Château La Courolle 2006
Montagne St Emilion, Bordeaux
£17.95
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