White Wines
1 South Africa Colombar Sauvignon Chardonnay ~ Wild Rush, Rietvallei Estate, Robertson 2005 £ 12.95
This fresh dry rounded blend of white varietals has a lovely floral bouquet and intense fruit flavours. It is easy drinking and accessible with nice weight and peachy flavour 250ml: £4.40 175ml: £ 3.45
2 France Colombard Sauvignon ~ La Vigneau. Cotes de Gascogne 2005 £ 12.95
This crisp and flavourful blend from South West France has an aroma of citrus fruits, grapefruit and blackcurrant leaves. These flavours linger on the palate with hints of exotic fruits, fresh acidity and vivacious finish. Four months maturation on the lees allows the development of complex aromas and good structure 250ml: £4.40 175ml: £ 3.45
3 Chile Chardonnay ~ Los Caminos, Colchagua Valley 2005/06 £ 12.95
The palate offers fresh tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and mango combined with citrus. It is a fresh, medium-bodied wine with a good structure, balanced by a pleasant crisp acidity. This wine is ideal for serving chilled as an aperitif and makes a very good accompaniment for fresh cheese, white meats, fish and seafood. 250ml: £4.40 175ml: £ 3.45
4 Italy Pinot Grigio ~ Il Conti, Molise 2006 £ 16.95
A ripe, elegant wine with an intense bouquet of acacia and apple. Dry and well balanced with a ripe, peachy character on the palate.
5 Burgundy Petit Chablis ~ Domaine Alain Gautheron 2005/06 £ 17.95
Made from the Chardonnay grape this wine has a straw yellow colour with floral aromas, full bodied, with a good depth of flavour and a long finish. Domaine bottled.
6 Australia Semillon ~ Simon Hackett, Barossa Valley 2004/05 £ 18.95
This has intense and inviting aromas of mandarin and lime backed by apple and almond. The palate is soft and generous with succulent fruit and creamy richness followed by a satisfying crisp acidity on the finish.
7 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc ~ Astrolabe, Marlborough 2006 £ 19.95
This amazing wine has the rich aroma of nettles and gooseberry fruit associated with New Zealand’s greatest Sauvignons. The cool climate and gravel soils of Marlborough seem to develop pungent grassy aromas and a crisp citrus palate.
8 Loire Valley Sancerre ~ Domaine Crochet 2006 £ 21.95
Made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on the limestone slopes of Bué, he creates a classic Sancerre with a lovely grassy aroma and well balanced ripe flavours. Whilst rich with citrus flavours there is excellent balance and weighty fruit on the palate.
9 France Chablis ~ 1er Cru ‘les Fourneaux’ Vieilles Vignes. Domaine Gautheron 2004 £29.50
Fresh, floral aromas, appley fruit and complex, rich mineral character. Fermentation and maturation is very traditional avoiding wood to preserve the fresh steely flavours and unique influence of the chalky soils. Floral aromas and fresh apple and mineral character abound in this traditional Chablis.
Champagne
10 France Mailly Grand Cru ~ Brut Réserve N V £32.95
Flowery and biscuity on the nose with vanilla, mineral and fresh bread flavours on a complex palate.
11 France Lenoble ~ Brut Rosé 2000/02 £34.95
A well balanced, fine, mature rose produced from 100% Pinot Noir.
12 France Veuve Clicquot ~ Brut 'Yellow Label' NV £52.95
The dominant Pinot Noir, with over 50% of the blend, ensures an assertive, powerfully structured champagne true to tradition. A fine, lively mousse, pleasant nose of hawthorn, musk and fresh bread which yields to an harmonious palate of lingering apples and pears.
13 France Bollinger ~ Brut Premier N V £59.95
This is a well known Pinot Noir dominated Cuvée from one of the Champagne region’s finest Houses. Full flavoured, biscuity and very well balanced with an elegant and refined finish and superb length on the palate.
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Sparkling Wine
14 Spain Mont Marçal ~ Brut Reserva, Penedès NV £ 14.50
A blend of the classic Catalan grape varieties; Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada. Aged for 18 months on the lees to add fresh, yeasty aromas to ripe apple and creamy flavours, giving exceptional balance, fine aromas and a persistent mousse.
Red Wines
15 South Africa Cabernet Sauvignon Tinta Barocca ~ Wild Rush, Rietvallei Estate, Robertson 2005/06 £ 12.95
This easy drinking red blend has the distinct combination of plum and cassis from the Cabernet and mineral and leather of Tinta Barocca. A smooth red with powerful soft fruit flavours made complex with mineral and spice on the finish
250ml: £4.40
175ml: £ 3.45
16 Australia Merlot Shiraz and Petit Verdot ~ Richmond Ridge 2004/05 £ 12.95
A vibrant, soft and full flavoured red wine blended from three classic varietals grown around the town of Kingston on the Murray River. Generous flavours of dark berry, raisin and plum are matched by subtle vanilla tannins and fill out the palate. 250ml: £4.40
175ml: £ 3.45
17 South Africa Merlot ~ Tulbagh Winery, Tulbagh 2005 £ 12.95
Plummy flavours abound with a soft easy drinking style but full bodied with rounded tannins and the benefit of a touch of oak giving a hint of smoke and vanilla on the finish 250ml: £4.40 175ml: £ 3.45
18 Chile Pinot Noir “oak aged” ~ Michaela Vineyards, Montes Estate, Casablanca Valley 2006 £ 1695
A fragrant bouquet of redcurrants and cherries makes this ripe Pinot instantly attractive. Flavours of vanilla, spice and summer fruits combine on the palate with a long finish and supple tannins
19 Australia Shiraz ~ Brown Brothers, Milawa 2003 £ 17.95
The nose exudes delicious flavours of ripe summer berries, crushed black pepper, clove and allspice. A deep and vibrant ruby colour with fresh crimson edges, promising good cellaring potential.
20 Spain Rioja Crianza ~ Bodegas Marques de Caceres 2003/04 £ 18.95
A deep ruby colour and is powerful and well balanced with softness and structure. Notes of blackcurrants and fruits of the forest with a subtle but persistent touch of vanilla. The tannins are well defined but are velvety soft and silky smooth.
21 France Fleurie ~ 'la Madone', Georges Blanc 2005 £ 19.95
Picked from the best vineyard sites in this famous Beaujolais village on the hillside below the 'Sainte Madonne'. It is made from 100% Gamay grapes,which have enjoyed an excellent exposure to the sunshine and are wonderfully ripe at harvest. This very fruity wine exhibits an aroma of wild strawberries and lush ripe flavours which have made this wine so popular.
22 France Crozes Hermitage ~ ‘les Jalets’. Paul Jaboulet Ainé 2003/04 £ 19.95
Made from 100% Syrah from the granite rich vineyards that surround the hill of Hermitage. The pure aromatic cassis, leather and spice aroma is rich and alluring. There is good acidity and soft tannins on a long silky finish.
23 France Châteauneuf du Pape ~ Domaine du Grand Tinel 2004 £ 29.95
This oak matured traditional Châteauneuf is predominantly blended from Grenache with Syrah, Counoise and Mouvèdre adding complexity of wild herbs, cedar and pepper. Its rich and spicy character and full-body will match the richest of game and roast meats and strong cheeses.
24 France Château Batailley ~ 5me Cru Classé, Pauillac 2001/03 £ 43.95
Succulent and ripe, supported by soft tannins and a delicious round fruit. Well structured with a complex creamy-oak taste. One of the Bordeaux regions best value Cru Classé clarets.
Rosé Wine
25 France Sancerre Rosé ~ Domaine Crochet 2005/06 £ 21.95
This excellent pale salmon pink rosé is fresh with a delicate perfumed bouquet, finishing well rounded with exceptional poise. It should be drunk cool and enjoyed as an aperitif or with cold meats, salmon and seafood salads.
26 Italy Pinot Grigio ‘Ramato’ ~ Il Barco, Molise 2006 £ 14.95
A delicate salmon pink rosé made naturally using selected copper skinned Pinot Grigio grapes. This is a rare wine style that has become greatly sought after and very fashionable in Italy. It has the delicate perfumed aroma of peach and rose petals and soft, red fruit flavours on the palate. Dry and well balanced 250ml: £ 5.15 175ml: £ 3.95
Dessert Wine
27 France Château du Cros ~ Loupiac 2002/04 ½: £ 15.95
A rich and concentrated dessert wine from a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot and aged in barrel like classic Sauternes. It has a concentrated, luscious character, intense rounded sweetness balanced by good acidity on the finish.