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WINE LIST
(Revised June 2008)

We have searched all the corners of the world to bring together a wine list that reflects the main wine regions and grape varietals. For this reason we have listed our wines alphabetically by country to help your selection.

We have chosen not to display vintages on our wine list as these may vary according to availability.
Should you wish clarification on any particular wine, please ask a member of our staff.

 

 

Argentina

175ml
Glass

Bottle

1

Trivento Viognier – Mendoza
Enticing fruit flavours jump out of the glass in this delightfully fragrant Viognier.

£4.25

£16.95

2

Otra Vida Shiraz – Mendoza
Velvety smooth on the palate, loaded with spick blackberry fruits and a hint of fig pudding.

 

£16.95

3

Trivento Malbec – Mendoza
Aromas of dark berry fruits lead to a mouthful of ripe, full-favoured richness.

 

£16.95

 

Australia

 

 

4

Oakwood Chardonnay – South East Australia
Full, rich Chardonnay with oak ageing in the most popular style.

£3.95

£15.50

5

Annie’s Lane Semillon – Clare Valley
Cedary oak, lemon and citrus nose with a zesty, creamy flavour that has great style, complexity and finish.

 

£21.95

6

Nepenthe Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills
Full flavoured yet fresh and lively, it is dry with a core of tropical fruit sweetness that lingers. Delightfully balanced and pleasantly complex, it will leave you longing for another taste.

 

£24.95

7

Rothbury Estate Verdelho – Hunter Valley
A nose of passion fruit, mango and pawpaw followed by lingering, soft, elegant, tropical fruit flavours.

 

£18.95

8

Oakwood Shiraz Cabernet – South East Australia
Rich and youthful fruit on the nose and palate, full and concentrated. Soft, balanced and long. Easy drinking.

£3.95

£15.50

9

Rothbury Cabernet Merlot - Mudgee
Attractive blueberry and blackcurrant fruit, complemented by smoky oak

 

£18.95

10

Rothbury Estate Shiraz - Mudgee
The flavour is of ripe, rich berries mingled with chocolate and spicy oak.

 

£19.95

11

De Bortoli Pinot Noir – Windy Peak - Victoria
Beautifully fragrant ‘Burgundian’ Pinot Noir. Pure driven fruit on the palate.

 

£23.95

 

California

 

 

12

Mirassou Chardonnay – Central Coast
Delicately structured with balanced, crisp tropical fruit flavours and subtle vanilla notes.

 

£19.95

13

Mirassou Riesling
Aromas of peach and spice combine with intense fruit flavours of red apple and apricots.

 

£19.95

14

MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris – Russian River
Aromas of peach, melon and fig with notes of honey and spice develop into deep flavours on the palate.

 

£33.95

15

Rancho Zabaco ‘Heritage Vines’ Zinfandel
Underlying hints of black pepper with a soft, rich mouth feel - layers of intense fruit.

 

£27.95

16

MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir – Sonoma Coast
Rich aromas of raspberry, currants and black cherry fruit flavours with layers of subtle herb and earthy notes adding complexity.

 

£33.95

 

Chile

 

 

17

Concha Y Toro Sunrise Sauvignon Blanc
Pure Sauvignon flavours jump out of the glass giving a refreshing mouthful of grassy fruit; clean and long lasting.

£4.50

£16.95

18

Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc – Casablanca Valley
Exuberant and green, fresh and full of citrus fruits with hints of sweet green peppers and passion fruit.

 

£22.95

19

Concha Y Toro Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon
Full, rich, blackcurrant fruit flavours make this Chilean Cabernet a real joy to drink.

 £4.50

£16.95

20

Marques de Casa Merlot
Depth and succulence are the passwords here. Rich, damson fruit with power, yet great refinement.

£6.25

£24.95

21

Casillero Del Diablo Chardonnay (½ Bottle)
Aromas of pineapple and green apples with a backdrop of vanilla. A mouthful of ripe, buttery fruit.

 

£9.95

22

Conosur Organic Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenè - Colchagua
Bursting with aromas of strawberries, wild berries and plums. The palate is soft, packed full of concentrated red and black fruits with a long finish.

 

£24.95

 

France (Alsace)

 

 

23

Pinot Gris Dopff & Irion
Full, fresh and very crisp with spicy rich flavours and a long fruity finish.

 

£22.95

24

Gewurztraminer Dopff & Irion
Light, soft, exotic fruit salad nose. Beautifully perfumed style with broad, spicy flavours.

 

£29.95

 

France (Bordeaux)

 

 

25

Claret Reynier (½ Bottle)
A full, soft and rich claret showing ripe blackcurrant fruit and hints of cedar. A generous wine with immediate appeal.

 

£9.95

26

Château Lamothe Haut Medoc
A delightful Chateau, with good structure and well balanced oaked fruit flavours, this shows classic Medoc style.

 

£24.95

27

Château Cissac, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel – Haut Médoc
Firmly traditional Claret, fermented in old wooden vats and aged in new oak barrels.

 

£47.95

28

Château Teyssier, Grand Cru St. Emilion
A wealth of intense plummy fruit develops with deep, rich succulence on the palate. A beautiful balance of elegance and vitality.

 

£39.95

29

Château Caronne Ste. Gemme, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel – Haut Médoc
A classic bouquet of rich Cabernet fruit interlaced with fine oaked flavours.

 

£29.95

30

Château Du Domaine De L'Eglise - Pomerol
The oldest vineyard in the region, neighbouring Chateau Petrus. Rich juicy fruit with forward supple tannins.

 

£89.95

31

Château Grand Puy Ducasse 5ième Cru Pauillac
Drinking beautifully now this Pauillac has soft gentle fruit with elegance and charm.

 

£99.95

 

France (Burgundy)

 

 

32

Petit Chablis - Domaine Jean Durup
Durup's petit chablis is close to his Premier Cru vines and therefore produces a full flavoured wine of very high quality for this appellation.

£5.95

£23.95

33

Chablis Ropiteau (½ Bottle)
Rich apples and brioche flavours elegantly dry with delicate, mineral notes.

 

£13.95

34

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montée de Tonnerre’ Domaine Jean Durup
The most ‘masculine’ of Durup’s Chablis. A huge wealth of powerful Chardonnay fruit, fine and full bodied.

 

£34.95

35

Meursault 'Les Rougeots' - Ropiteau
A deliciously approachable, intensely flavoured white burgundy.

 

£46.95

36

Puligny Montrachet 'Corvèes des Vignes'
Distinguished and distinctive aromas of almonds, fern, exotic fruit and white flowers.

 

£56.95

37

Beaujolais Villages ‘Château de Nety’ – Chandesais
Lots of rich concentrated fruit, good length and balance, style and quality

 

£18.95

38

Fleurie ‘Château du Fleurie’ – Domaine Loron et Fils
A wonderful, rich, elegant bouquet, especially powerful and stylish.

 

£26.95

39

Gevrey Chambertin Jaffelin
A vibrant wine with a raspberry and strawberry character, which develops extraordinary finesse and power.

 

£49.95

40

Volnay 1er Cru 'Santenots' Domaine Pireur Brumet
This vineyard is located inside the limits of Meursault and produces wines which are very elegant with a rich violet bouquet and beautiful lingering flavours on the palate.

 

£74.95

41

Beaune1er Cru 'Les Marconnets'
Superb red berry fruit aromas with complex flavours in this full-bodied red burgundy.

 

£64.95

42

Nuits St. George - Domaine Bertrand Ambroise
From one of the finest small producers in the region - a wonderfully opulent mouthful of rich, pinot fruit. Great power and fruit concentration.

 

£74.95

  France (Rhône)    

43

Cotes du Rhône ‘Caprices d’Antoine’ Ogier
An intense, fruity Rhône style that benefits from aging in large barrels for 6 months. Very supple with a touch of spice.

£4.75

£17.95

44

Cotes du Rhône ' Domaine des Coccinelles’ (Organic) - Ogier
Enormous blackberry fruit aromas and super smooth palate, from a world renowned estate.

 

£19.95

45

Châteauneuf du Pape 'Le Palais des Papes' - Ogier
The high percentage of Grenache makes soft, early-ripening wine. Some enticing spice and a velvet finish.

 

£39.95

 

France (Loire)

 

 

46

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine ‘Sur Lie’ Domaine Saupin – Cuveé Prestige
Sur Lie Muscadet at its best. Brimming with soft, elegant flavours, subtle and velvety.

 

£16.95

47

Pouilly Fumé ‘Genetin’ Vieilles Vignes Domaine Tinel-Blondelet
Full Sauvignon on the nose and a palate that is mouthfilling, round, and full of fruit.

 

£28.95

48

Sancerre ‘La Crele’ Domaine Thomas
Crisp gooseberry fruit on the palate. Well made wine with vibrant fruit characteristics.

 

£28.95

49

Savennieres ‘Clos du Papillon’ Domaine Baumard
Famous Clos du Papillon vineyard so called because it is shaped like a butterfly. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc, this is an exceptional wine. A palate of rich concentrated fruit, wrapped in velvet and a long balanced finish.

 

£36.95

 

Germany

 

 

50

Prinz Rupprecht Rüdesheimer Rosengarten - Riesling Kabinett - Nahe
A young, fresh and rounded style with floral aromas and delicate flavours.

 

£16.95

 

Italy

 

 

51

Soave Classico Superiore ‘Vigneti di Sella’ - Sartori
Intense, perfumed, floral nose with hints of camomile and elderflower, dry with a balanced crisp finish and a hint of oak.

 

£17.95

52

Pinot Grigio Villa Mura
Light, fresh and beautifully aromatic white with just a hint of spice.

£4.50

£17.95

53

Valpolicella Classico Superiore 'Vignetti di Montegradella' – Sartori
A premium Valpolicella. Intense red colour, fruity aromas and a slightly spicy finish. Aged for twelve months in oak casks.

£4.95

£19.95

54

Regolo IGT – Sartori
A Ripasso style wine that has a superb rich aroma, deep concentrated fruit and a long, lingering finish.

 

£23.95

55

Spargolo - Cecchi
Full-bodied yet elegant, dark and subtly spicy on the nose with a rich, lingering, mellow fruit finish.

 

£36.95

56

Chianti Classico ‘Granaio’ - Fattorie Melini
Superb ripe fruit and spicy nose, elegant, concentrated berry flavour and lingering balanced finish.

 

£28.95

 

Lebanon

 

 

57

Château Musar Gaston Hochar – Bekaa Valley
A dark brooding nose, full of intensely rich, almost ‘gamey’ fruit. On the palate, tremendous concentration and power with outstanding mouthfilling flavours.

 

£39.95

58

Château Musar Gaston Hochar – Bekaa Valley (½ Bottle)

 

£21.95

60

Hochar Père et Fils Red – Bekaa Valley
Musar’s “wee brother”, softer with lighter tannins.

 

£19.95

 

New Zealand

 

 

62

Anapai River Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough
A vibrant, citrusy wine with an aroma of fresh gooseberries and packed with tropical fruit flavours.

£4.50

£17.95

63

Maven Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough
Aromas of passion fruit and gooseberry abound. A vibrant, lively wine, this sauvignon balances the freshness of melon and lime with rich, ripe tropical fruit on the palate and a lingering finish.

 

£24.95

64

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
The fresh aromas and flavours are harnessed by a rich mouth watering palate and crisp lingering finish. Limited supply.

 

£39.95

65

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay
This cult wine gives mouth filling flavours of grilled nuts and ripe figs. Exquisitely balanced with a tantalising creamy finish. Very limited supply.

 

£39.95

66

Anapai River Pinot Noir - South Island
A complex nose of cherries and cloves, with a touch of mint. Soft tannins and light oak to balance the rich fruit.

£4.50

£17.95

67

Maven Pinot Noir – Marlborough
Deep ruby in colour, this pinot noir balances rich and savoury forest floor aromas with ripe, dark fruit flavours to achieve stunning complexity and length.

 

£27.95

 

South Africa

 

 

68

Drostdy Hof Chenin Blanc (Steen)
Aromas of citrus fruit. Medium-bodied with plenty of deciduous fruit flavours.

£4.50

£16.95

69

Cape Promise Winemakers Selection Pinotage
Bursting with damsons and spice flavours with a delicious, lasting finish.

 

£15.95

70

Plaisir De Merle Grande Plaisir
Aromatic red berries and spicy blackcurrant tones, with cedar and vanilla. Full, rich flavours with chocolate, blackcurrant and red berry fruits..

 

£29.95

 

Spain

 

 

71

Lorca  Macabeo Chardonnay – Somontano
A clever blend of grape varieties from the region of Murcia, produces a fresh, aromatic white.

 

£14.95

72

Rioja Vina Alcorta Reserva
Soft, firm fruit flavours mixed with intense vanilla and spicy flavours that deliver an elegant, smooth style.

 

£26.95

73

Espiral Old Vine Garnacha – Calatayud
Huge, juicy and massively concentrated, this will appeal to anyone who loves full bodied reds.

 

£14.95

74

Rioja Vina Alcorta Crianza
Soft, ripe red with silky vanilla notes and a delicious balance of fruit and tannins.

£4.95

£19.95

75

Marques de Riscal Reserva – Rioja
Rich and powerful, with spicy fruit, soft tannins and well-integrated oak flavours.

 

£39.95

 

Rosé Selection

 

 

76

Espiral Old Vine Fumé Rose – Campo de Borja - Spain
This is packed with bags of wild raspberry fruit, with a touch of vanilla.

 

£15.95

77

Ocean Bay Rosé – California
A delicious Californian rosé with soft, succulent fruit flavours. Sweet and inviting.

£3.95

£15.95

 

Dessert Wines

 

 

78

Campbells of Rutherglen Liqueur Muscat – Australia (½ Bottle)
Fresh fruit aromas, rich, complex fruit on the palate and great length.