White Wines
1 South Africa Chenin Blanc Stonedale, Rietvallei, Robertson 2010 £14.95 £5.00 £4.00 £3.60
Afragrant, 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 Sauvignon Blanc La Vigneau. Cotes de Gascogne 2009 £14.95 £5.00 £4.00 £3.60
This dry white has an aroma of citrus fruits, particularly grapefruit and blackcurrant leaves. These flavours linger on the palate with a hint of exotic fruits, fresh acidity
and a vivacious finish.
3 Chile Chardonnay Los Caminos, Colchagua Valley 2010 £14.95 £5.00 £4.00 £3.60
The palate offers fresh tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and mango combined with citrus. Fresh and 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 cheese, white meat, fish and seafood.
4 Italy Pinot Grigio Il Conti, Molise 2009/10 £20.95
Aripe, 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 2010 £23.95
This amazing wine has the rich aroma of nettles and gooseberry 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 2008 £23.95
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. Apale 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 AlainGautheron 2008/09 £26.95
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 2010 £33.95
Aclassic 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 2008 £42.95
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
Champagne and Sparkling Wine
10 France De Malherbe Brut N V £44.95
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 2005 £54.95
Awell balanced, fine, mature rose produced from 100% Pinot Noir
12 France Veuve Clicquot Brut 'Yellow Label' N V £65.95
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 Spain Mont MarçalBrut Reserva, Penedès N V £22.95
Ablend 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, Robertson 2009/10 £14.95 £5.00 £4.00 £3.60
This easy drinking red has the distinct combination of plum and cassis from the Cabernet with mineral and leather from the Tinta Barocca. Asmooth red with powerful
soft fruit flavours and spicy on the finish
15 South Africa Shiraz Stonedale, Rietvallei, Robertson 2010 £14.95 £5.00 £4.00 £3.60
An attractive spicy red, soft and appealing with ripe berry fruit, a touch of pepper and a hint of taosty oak. The palate is supple, well balanced and concentrated.
16 Chile Merlot Los Caminos, Colchagua Valley 2009 £14.95 £5.00 £4.00 £3.60
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 2008/09 £20.95
Seductive and alluring this Pinot has smooth complexity as well as delicate silky flavours. Brilliant ruby red colour with aromas of raspberry and floral notes. On the palate
plum, raspberry and black cherry fruits abound.
18 Australia Shiraz Polish Hill River, Paulett Wines, Clare Valley 2005/06 £24.95
Aromas of blackberry, plum and chocolate are given an element of spice from 18 months maturation in American oak barrel. It is a powerful Shiraz, richly flavoured with
candied fruits, game and mineral nuances, long and satisfying.
19 Spain Rioja Crianza Bodegas Marques de Caceres 2007 £24.95
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 2009 £28.95
Made from 100% Gamay grapes, 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 2007 £29.95
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.
22 France Châteauneuf du Pape Domaine du Grand Tinel 2006/07 £43.95
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
23 France Château Batailley 5me Cru Classé, Pauillac 2004 £62.95
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
24 France Sancerre Rosé Domaine Crochet 2009/10 £ 32.95
An excellent pale salmon pink rosé, 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 2009/10 £ 22.95
Adelicate salmon pink rosé. It has the delicate perfumed aroma of peach and rose petals and soft, red fruit flavours on the palate. Dry and well balanced
26 South Africa Cabernet Rosé ‘Wild Rush’ Rietvallei, Robertson 2010 £14.95 £5.00 £4.00 £3.60
Made by bleeding the juice off the Cabernet skins. It has attractive summer fruit flavours of strawberry and redcurrant and a crisp refreshing acidity.
Dessert Wine
27 France Château du Cros Loupiac 2004 ½: £ 22.95
Arich 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