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

77. 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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