White Wines

1 South Africa Chenin Blanc Stonedale, Rietvallei Estate, Robertson 09 £ 13.95   250ml: £ 4.80   175ml: £ 3.80
A fragrant, dry Chenin Blanc with fresh citrus and pineapple fruit flavours that mingle with apple and lime on the palate. It is well balanced yet lively, finishing with typical honey and mineral nuances and zesty acidity.
2 France Colombard Sauvignon La Vigneau. Cotes de Gascogne 2008/09 £ 13.95   250ml: £ 4.78   175ml: £ 3.80
This crisp, flavourful blend from south west France has aromas 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
3 Chile Chardonnay Los Caminos, Colchagua Valley 09 £ 13.95   250ml: £ 4.80  175ml: £ 3.80
The palate offers fresh tropical fruit aromas of pineapple & mango combined with citrus. 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.

4 Italy Pinot Grigio Il Conti, Molise 08/09 £ 18.95
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 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wairau River, Marlborough 06/08 £ 21.95
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.
6 Australia Viognier Chardonnay Parri Estate, Fleurieu 06/08 £ 21.95
The fruit for this wine was whole bunch pressed and cold fermented to capture the vibrant, fresh flavours of these coastal vineyards. It is unwooded and displays elegant characters. A pale yellow and straw colour with green hues the nose shows peaches, honeysuckle and some white pepper aromas. The palate is intense with great length and crisp acidity which offers citrus, stone fruit,melon and spice notes.

7 Burgundy Petit Chablis Domaine Alain Gautheron 07/08 £ 23.95
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

8 Loire Valley Sancerre Domaine Crochet 08/09 £ 30.95
A classic Sancerre with a lovely grassy aroma & 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 07/08 £ 37.95
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

10 De Malherbe Brut NV £ 39.95
Strong aromas with hints of red fruits and citrus, this wine is a classic example of its terroir. A persistent mousse, it is round and full in the mouth with hints of vanilla and biscuits.
11 France Lenoble Brut Rosé 04 £ 48.95
A well balanced, fine, mature rose produced from 100% Pinot Noir
12 Veuve Clicquot Brut 'Yellow Label' NV £ 59.95
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
14 Mont Marçal Brut Reserva, Penedès NV £ 17.95
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

14 South Africa Cabernet Tinta Barocca Wild Rush, Rietvallei Estate, Robertson 07/08 £ 13.95   250ml: £ 4.80 175ml: £ 3.80
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
15 South Africa Shiraz Stonedale, Rietvallei, Robertson 08/09 £ 13.95   250ml: £ 4.80  175ml: £ 3.80
This attractive spicy red is from the estate vineyards of a sixth generation family winery located in the Cape region of Robertson. Stonedale Shiraz is soft and appealing with ripe berry fruits, a touch of pepper and a hint of toasty oak. The palate is supple, well balanced and concentrated.
16 Chile Merlot Los Caminos, Colchagua Valley 07/08 £ 13.95   250ml: £ 4.80  175ml: £ 3.80
Good aromatic intensity and richness of black fruits like plum, leading to notes of menthol and fresh red fruits. In the mouth it is creamy and round, with soft tannins and a long, savoury finish.
17 Uruguay Pinot Noir Rio Pajaros, Pisano Family Vineyards, Progreso, Uruguay 08 £ 18.95
Seductive and alluring this cool climate Pinot has smooth complexity as well as delicate silky flavours. Brilliant ruby red in colour, with aromas of raspberry and floral notes. On the palate, plum, raspberry and black cherry fruits abound, followed by lovely, long luxurious finish.
18 Australia Shiraz Brown Brothers, Milawa 06 £ 19.95
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

19 Spain Rioja Crianza Bodegas Marques de Caceres 06 £ 21.95
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
20 France Fleurie 'la Madone', Georges Blanc 07/08 £ 24.95
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
21 France Crozes Hermitage ‘les Jalets’. Paul Jaboulet Ainé 06 £ 25.45
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.
22 France Châteauneuf du Pape Domaine du Grand Tinel 05 £ 38.75
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
23 France Château Batailley 5me Cru Classé, Pauillac 04 £ 56.95
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

24 France Sancerre Rosé Domaine Crochet 08/09 £ 29.95
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
25 Italy Pinot Grigio ‘Ramato’ Il Barco, Molise 08/09 £ 17.95
A delicate salmon pink rosé made naturally using selected copper skinned Pinto Grigio grapes. A rare wine style that has become greatly sought after and 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: £ 5.65, 175ml: £ 4.50
26 South Cabernet Rosé Wild Rush 08/09 £ 13.95

Africa Rietvallei, Robertson Made by bleeding the juice off the Cabernet skins. It has attractive summer fruit flavours of strawberry and redcurrant and a crisp refreshing acidity.  250ml: £ 4.80, 175ml: £ 3.80

27 France Château du Cros Loupiac 04 ½: £ 17.95
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