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Taste Guide
White - (1) Driest to (9) Sweetest
Red - (a) Light to (e) Full bodied
Champagne & Sparkling
35. CHARLES DE ST CÉRAN BRUT NV (20cl bottle) £4.95
Refreshing fizz with lots of lively bubbles and a clean, fresh finish. (France) (2)
1. BACH GRAN BRUT CAVA NV £15.50
Smart, elegant cava with notes of honey, apples and preserved fruits. This makes for the perfect aperitif or an informal party wine. (Spain) (2)
2. GREEN POINT ROSÉ NV £28.00
Made by the famous Champagne House of Moet et Chandon, using Old World expertise with New World fruit. A delicious sparkling wine with lively strawberry fruit, fine generous bubbles and a refreshing finish. (France) (3)
3. RC LEMAIRE BRUT SELECT RESERVE NV £31.50
Rather unusually this is made from 100% Pinot Noir for a delicate, fresh Champagne. A sophisticated choice with fish and shellfish. (Champagne-France) (2)
4. BOLLINGER N.V. £53.00
Bollinger comes from one of the top Champagne houses and is a delicious, dry, full flavoured Champagne. (2)
Red Wines
5. MONTEBRUNA BARBERA D’ASTI, BRAIDA 2007 £24.00
Funky label and great tasting. Soft, smooth and gentle with yummy cherry flavours. Goes down a treat with lots of our vegetarian or Mediterranean influenced dishes. (Piedmont-Italy) (b)
6. PETIT VERDOT, JUAN GIL 2009 £21.00
Soft, juicy and deceptively intoxicating. Very berry aromas and flavours. Reminiscent of a certain blackcurrant juice drink. Take a taxi home! (Jumilla -Spain) (b)
7. RISCAL TINTO RESERVA, RIOJA 2007 £21.50
Dark cherry colour with good depth, ripe fruit aromas and rich fruit flavours with spicy touches and delicious toasty oak on the finish. (Rioja, Spain) (c)
8. PINOT NOIR, LOS GANSOS 2009 £16.50
Cono Sur has been winning awards for their Pinot Noir for years and this is another stellar performance. Voluptuous cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruits mingle with subtle smoky hints. The perfect introduction to the uninitiated Pinot Noir drinker. (Central Valley -Chile) (b)
9. ZINFANDEL, BEYER RANCH, WENTE 2008 £23.00
Plum aromas lead to hints of raspberry and blueberry. A well balanced wine with good mouth-feel, a
smooth, luscious finish and soft tannins. To be enjoyed with grilled meats or cheese. (California-USA) (c)
10. PINOTAGE, FALSE BAY 2008 £16.00
Textbook South African Pinotage. Jammy fruit at the beginning followed by a structured backbone on the finish. (South Africa) (c)
11. CHATEAU DE LUC, CORBIERES 2007 £20.50
From Southern France, rustic, genuine and original. Just taste “la garrigue” – sunshine, herbs and rusticity. (France) (c)
12. RESERVE CABERNET/MALBEC, VINA PATAGONIA 2009 £16.00
Red fruit (predominantly plum) aromas play nicely with soft vanilla oak with a full bodied palate and powerful yet delicate tannins and a long, velvety finish. (Mendoza-Argentina) (b)
13. EBENEZER SHIRAZ, BAROSSA VALLEY 2001/2 £33.50
Brick red hues highlight deep plum tones while big chocolate, sweet vanilla and supple leather characters combine well with berry fruit aromas. A rich wine with powerfully elegant tannins and lingering flavours. (Australia) (d)
14. CABERNET SAUVIGNON, THE CHURCHYARD, FRANSCHHOEK 2008 £15.50
The expressive nose has classic Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics with added roasted coffee and red berry aromas continue on to the palate creating a classic, style red bursting with flavour. (South Africa) (c)
15. 3 AMIGOS RED GSM, MCHENRY HOHNEN 2006 £24.50
A new world take on an old world favourite. The blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre is a combination normally seen in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Rich, spicy and warming with intense dark berry flavours and almost raisiny richness. You will love it! (Margaret River-Western Australia) (c)
16. BAROLO, DEZZANI 2005 £36.00
Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes and aged for two years in oak. Garnet red in colour with fragrances of violet, pepper and spices. Full and harmonious on the palate with soft, supple tannin and touches of oak. (Italy) (d)
17. LA CROIX MARECHAL, GRAND CRU SAINT EMILION 2000 £60.00
A superb red with exceptional clarity. The nose has classic hints of oak with full blackcurrant and berry fruits which melt in the mouth. A full, smooth powerful wine of outstanding class. (St Emilion, France) (d)
White Wines
18. CHABLIS, DOMAINE VOCORET 2008 £23.50
Crisp, racy acidity with aromas of lemon and grapefruit. Attractive minerality on the palate and a bone dry finish. Ideal with delicate fish. (France) (1)
19. GRECANICO, CUSUMANO 2008 £15.00
Try this funky new grape variety, its like a welcome glass of Sicilian sunshine. Dry and aromatic with soft acidity, this is deliciously tasty with Mediterranean inspired dishes. (Sicily, Italy) (2)
20. SAUVIGNON BLANC, SEIFRIED 2008 £19.50
Succulent, zippy gooseberry and citrus flavours with an elegant minerality on the palate preventing the wine from overshadowing the best of fish dishes. (Nelson-New Zealand) (3)
21. CHARDONNAY, MORNING FOG 2008 £21.00
Ripe fruit with subtle oak treatment. This is rather Burgundian in style and very elegant. A cracker with monkfish or a creamy pasta dish. (California-USA) (3)
22. PINOT GRIGIO, VILLA CHIOPRIS 2009 £19.50
Hand harvested and packed with rich honey and apple flavours. Well balanced with a fresh, dry, well structured finish. (Friuli-Italy) (2)
23. MAS MACIA XAREL-LO (pronounced Sharello allegedly!) 2009 £17.80
Dare to be different. Strongly aromatic with lemony freshness, good body and plenty of complexity. Excellent with fish & white meat.(Penedes-Spain) (3)
24. RIESLING, FRAMINGHAM 2008 £22.50
Delightful fresh aromas of citrus, spice and tropical fruits. The palate has a fine balance of full, rich fruit flavours with lovely freshness and a long, elegant finish . (New Zealand) (3)
25. CHENIN BLANC, LA COTTE MILL 2009 £15.50
Zingingly fresh with the concentrated fruit aromas of mango, honey blossom and a rich palate of ripe tropical fruit. Brilliant with roast chicken and light red meat dishes. (Franschhoek, South Africa) (3)
26. SEMILLON/SAUVIGNON, MCHENRY HOHNEN 2009 £23.50
Utterly delicious from the man who brought us Cloudy Bay and Cape Mentelle wines. This is a fish lover’s dream and is perfect for those Sancerre fans. (Margaret River-Australia) (3)
27. RESERVE GEWURZTRAMINER, CAVE DE TURCKHEIM 2008 £22.50
A distinctive, complex wine, aromatic with touches of subtle spice on the palate followed by a long, satisfying palate and a rich, full finish. (Alsace, France) (2)
28. SAUVIGNON BLANC, CLOUDY BAY 2008/9 £32.00
A rare bottle indeed! Crisp, refreshing kiwi Sauvignon from the legendary Marlborough vineyards. Strictly limited stock. (New Zealand) (2)
Rose Wines
29. MARCHE ROSATO ROSASPINA, MONCARO N.V.
175ml - £4.25, 250ml - £5.50, Bottle - £15.00
Lovely rose pink colour with delicious, fresh strawberry fruit flavours. (Italy) (4)
Dessert Wine
30. ELYSIUM BLACK MUSCAT, A. QUADY 2008
105ml - £4.95, Half Bottle - £17.00
Deep magenta in colour with rose-like aromas. Great with cheese or use this unctuous liquid either to replace or to accompany dessert (even chocolate). (California-USA) (7)
House Wine - White
31. SAUVIGNON BLANC, LOS GANSOS 2009
175ml - £3.75, 250ml - £4.95, Bottle - £13.95
Super zesty and fresh Chilean Sauvignon. Grapefruit and green apple flavours with herbal aromas. Great with `fish, chicken and salads. (Central Valley-Chile) (2)
32. MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES, BLANCO JOVEN 2009
175ml - £3.75, 250ml - £4.95 Bottle - £13.95
Just off-dry with notes of grapefruit and pears. Made from Viura grapes this is a reliable wine that accompanies all grilled fish and shellfish and rice dishes. (Rioja-Spain) (2)
House Wine - Red
33. MERLOT, LOS GANSOS 2008
175ml - £3.75, 250ml - £4.95, Bottle - £13.95
Concentrated dark berry flavours and pleasantly ripe tannins. Soft yet serious, with enough structure to take on mains such as steaks, lamb, burgers etc. (Central Valley-Chile) (b)
34. CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CHIBET 2009
175ml - £3.75, 250ml - £4.95, Bottle - £13.95
Soft, easy drinking Cabernet with bags of blackcurrant fruit flavours and subtle tannins. (Languedoc-France) (b)
House Fizz
35. CHARLES DE ST CÉRAN BRUT NV (20cl bottle) 4.95
Refreshing fizz with lots of lively bubbles and a clean, fresh finish. (France) (2)
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