White Wines
| Bin | Origin | Guide | Price | |
Blanc de Blancs, Baron D-Arignac Dry White |
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| 1 | France | 2 | £12.50** | |
| A dry and crisp wine from Southern France, perfectly refreshing as an aperitif and an ideal accompaniment to meat, seafood and salad dishes | ||||
Chablis, Domaine Sainte Claire |
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| 2 | France | 1 | £25.00 | |
| The Chardonnay vines which produce this Chablis are 60 years old, the roots having found their way to the deepest parts of the Kimmeridigion soil, picking up mineral trace elements thus adding to the complexity of the wine. Its richness and fruitiness reflects the mineral, chalky soil, a great wine which measures up to Grand Cru's. Delicious with fish, poultry and cheese | ||||
Sancerre les Jeannettes Henri Beorgeois |
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| 3 | France | 1 | £32.50 | |
| One of sancerre's elite producers Henri Beorgeois's vineyards are situated on the chalky ridges and slopes of Chavignol. the twenty to forty year old vines yield the grapes for Les Jeanettes which are then vinified in stainless steel followed by a brief period of aging in used barrels on its fine lees. The result is a wine of exotic fruit and citrus aromas being subtle yet powerful with a mineral freshness that very much reflects the terroir of the area | ||||
Pouilly-Fuisse, Barone du Chatelard |
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| 4 | France | 1 | £45.00 | |
| From the Maconnais region of Southern Burgundy, this family estate based in Beaujolias also owns a vineyard in Pouilly with fines up to eighty years old. After fermentation, the wine is matured on its lees for 10 months, 30% in new oak, 30% in used oak and the remainder in stainless steel. this stylish wine is rich, seductive and complex with aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits. It has great texture with mineral undertones and a touch of nuttiness on the finish | ||||
Soave La Poesie |
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| 5 | Italy | 2 | £14.25 | |
| A light and refreshing wine from this increasingly popular region of Northern Italy can be enjoyed with fish and white meats or as an aperitif | ||||
Pinot Grigio dell Venezie Pasqua |
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| 6 | Italy | 2 | £13.75** | |
| This delicately spicy grape is from the North East region of Italy offering a wine which is dry and steely with an intense bouquet typical of this distinct grape variety. This wine makes a great aperitif and can also be enjoyed with starters, fish and shellfish | ||||
Chardonnay Ocean Point |
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| 7 | Australia | 3 | £14.50 | |
| Young and appealing, this South Australian wine is produced with grapes sourced from the Victoria Pemberton and Padthaway regions which are then fermented to build complexity giving a fresh and fruity taste with a soft easy drinking finish | ||||
Sauvignon Blanc Terrunyo |
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| 8 | Chile | 2 | £21.50 | |
| Grapes were selected from lot 30 in the El Triangulo vineyard in the Casa Blanca Valley where the ocean influence allows for slow ripening. The south facing hillside location is perfect for this variety. Harvested by hand in March and aged in stainless steel over light lees for six months and another two months in the bottle. this wine has fresh and mineral hints with straw notes,being firm and flinty with a lingering aftertaste | ||||
Chardonnay Trivento |
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| 9 | Argentina | 2 | £16.00 | |
| An intense golden yellow colour, almost olive to this wine being medium bodied with a delicate aroma and citric notes. It has a light and fruity taste with a pleasant and persistent finish, being great with all light meals and salad dishes | ||||
Sauvignon Blanc Churton Marlborough |
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| 10 | N. Zealand | 1 | £35.00 | |
| From a small family owned vineyard where the owner has made a commitment to quality, backed by years of experience of such illustrious estates as Domaine Lofon in Burgundy. This wine is bright and tasty with well proportioned mineral, herb and spice notes that mingle nicely with a snappy green apple focus | ||||
Chenin Blanc Orange Street |
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| 11 | S. Africa | 2 | £15.00** | |
| From the Western Cape, Oliphant's river region, this wine has a tropical apricot nose with a fresh well balanced lingering aftertaste. there is lots of clean fresh fruit showing through from the stainless steel fermentation, having no oak contact whatsoever | ||||
Rose Wines |
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| Bin | Origin | Guide | Price | |
Sancerre Rose, Les Jeannettes |
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| 40 | France | 3 | £19.00 | |
| This refreshing, very fruity rose has a seducing bouquet of ripe red fruits, being easy to drink, fresh and particularly well balanced in structure and aroma. Great with salads, light foods, or just anytime! | ||||
Pinot Grigio Rose, Mater Anna-Pasqua |
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| 41 | Italy | 2 | £15.00** | |
| This is a light and fruity wine with good structure and floral notes on the palate. The nose has hints of pear and apricot with a fresh citrus finish. Ideally this wine would be served with hors-d'oeuvres, delicate first course dishes, fish, white meat and souffles | ||||
Merlot Rose Concha y Toro |
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| 42 | Chile | 3 | £16.00** | |
| Intense pink colour with bluish and violet hues, suggestions of flowery perfume on the nose, along with red fruits and cherries. A refreshing and soft flavour, this wine is best enjoyed as an aperitif or with fruit and cake dishes | ||||
Dessert Wine |
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Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest, Concha y Torro |
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| 43 | Chile | 7 | £9.50** (Half) |
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| Fruity and full flavoured, this is a wonderful experience, well rounded and loaded with sweet fruit, ideal as an accompaniment to sweet foods and desserts | ||||
Sparkling Wines |
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| Bin | Origin | Guide | Price | |
Cava Bohigas |
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| 50 | Spain |
1 | £16.50** | |
| Situated in the river Anola
Valley, the Bohigas family has been producing wine for over
4 centuries. This Cava has a very fruity nose with aromas of
apples and pear being well balanced, elegant and easy drinking |
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Fantinel Sparkling Rose |
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| 51 | Italy |
2 | £17.50** | |
| From the famous Fantinel
family producers, a classical and lively wine that is very much
in fashion. This sparkling wine is soft pink in colour and is
overflowing with raspberries and strawberries, boasting a fruity
lingering finish. Recommended with pasta dishes, as an aperitif
or simply between meals |
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RED WINES |
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| Bin | Origin | Guide | Price | |
Rouge, Baron D'Arignac Red |
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| 20 |
France |
A |
£12.50** | |
| A mellow and rounded wine
from Southern France, being the perfect accompaniment to meat
game and cheese |
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Saint-Emilion Lussac, Chateau Debarbe Blanche
Reserve |
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| 21 |
France |
B |
£25.00 | |
| This is a fine example of
a classic wine with a very intense garnet red colour. Fine aromas
showing notes of red fruit with scents of vanilla and toast
being full bodied with smooth tanins and offering a rich flavour
with good length |
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Nuit St. Georges, Au Bas De Combe Jacques
Cacheux |
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| 22 | France | B | £65.00 | |
| Intense colour with aromas
of ripe plumbs and spices on the nose, this is a powerful wine
with great complexity, firm in the mouth and elegant on the
finish. This wine is an ideal accompaniment to red meats and
pungent cheeses |
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Chateau Branaire Ducru, Grand Cru Classe St.
Julien |
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| 23 | France | C | £78.00 | |
| Chateau Branaire Ducru was
originally a part of Chateau Beychevelle. In 1680 the property
was acquired by Jean-Baptiste Braneyre and became known as Chateau
Branaire. Chateau Branaire Ducru is a splendid mix of power,
elegance and subtlety. The wines tend to be "fruit-forward"
in style but have the structure and power to require at least
a decade of ageing before the wine really shows its true nature |
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Chianti, Sensi |
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| 24 | Italy | B | £14.00** | |
| This is an excellent example
of Chianti, being dry and ruby red, with a harmonious bouquet
and a delicately fruity palate. This wine is the perfect accompaniment
to red meat, pasta and cheese dishes. |
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Marchesi Di Barolo Classico |
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| 25 | Italy | C | £27.50 | |
| A most famous wine which
has a deep red colour with light orange reflections. An intense
aroma on the nose having a subtle scent of roses whilst the
ample palate is full, elegant and well structured. This exceptional
wine is best enjoyed with fine cuisine such as red meat and
game dishes. |
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Crianza Rioja, El Coto |
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| 26 | Spain | C | £17.00 | |
| The process of ageing for
12 months in American oak casks and six months in the bottle
prior to release into the market contributes towards the quality
of this wine. Ruby red in colour with a nose that preserves
the fresh fruit and liquorice aromas that are typical of Tempranillo,
offering great balance in the mouth, being silky and velvety
with a good aromatic intensity throughout |
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El Coto Di Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva |
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| 27 | Spain | C | £47.50 | |
| A marvelous example of a
most famous wine, spending 2 years in American oak casks and
three years in the bottle prior to release from the cellars.
The presentation of this wine is a dark cherry garnet colour.
There is a fine aroma, with lots of good fruit and nuances of
the toasted wood (black pepper, tobacco) characteristics being
round, supple, velvety with silky tanins and lots of flavour |
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Shiraz, Ocean Point |
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| 28 | Australia | D | £14.50 | |
| Predominantly sourced from
Victoria Goulburn Valley and Swan Hill, this wine is vibrant
and fruity with a good palate, structure and depth. It has aromas
of raspberry and cherry with underlying spices. Aged in French
oak, which gives the wine added complexity. |
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Syrah Petit Reserve,Eos Estate |
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| 29 | California | D | £32.50 | |
| The winery is named after
"Eos", the name given to the "Goddess of Dawn"
in Greek mythology. Eos was the inspiration for harvesting the
grapes before or right after the sunrise, to keep the fruit
cool and help retain fresh varietal character. This wine opens
with intense aromas of plum and berries, followed by tobacco,
oak, tar and smoke. The flavours of dark plum, blackberry jam
and blueberry fill the palate and are augmented by lingering
notes of roasted oak, earth, tar and dry, spiced tanin. Serve
with robust meat dishes, especially roasted or grilled wild
game or lamb chops with rich sauces. |
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Merlot, Concha y Toro |
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| 30 | Chile | C | £15.50** | |
| An ageing process for this
wonderful Chilean Merlot includes stainless steel and medium
toast French oak. Bright ruby colour with suggestions of plums,
cherries and pepper on the nose with an elegant, round palate
having good body and persistence. Enjoy this wine with pasta
and cheese dishes. |
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Escorihuela Reserva, Candela |
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| 31 | Argentina | C | £45.00 | |
| Founded by Don Miguel Gascon
in 1884, Escorihuela draws on the beauty of its natural surroundings
for inspiration in both the winery and the vineyard. The president's
blend Candela Reserva was created in honour of Juan Peron, its
most notorious fan. Vibrant berry fruits are to the front in
this explosion of flavour and mouth feel, followed by a smattering
of smoky oak with very robust tannins |
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Churton Pinot Noir, Marlborough |
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| 32 | N Zealand | B | £40.00 | |
| New Zealand is now acknowledged
as one of the few countries to have successfully come to grips
with this fickle but supremely aristocratic grape variety. From
a small family owned vineyard with a commitment to quality.
Rich flavours and soft tannins combine to suit a wide range
of dishes, with lean meats being a good match for this fine
Pinot Noir. |
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Ruby Cabernet Merlot, Orange Street |
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| 33 | S Africa | C | £15.00** | |
| Delightful wine sourced
from 80% Cabernet and 20% Merlot having a minty nose with undertones
of dark chocolate and a soft, rounded, easy drinking mouth feel,
with no oak contact at all. Suitable for drinking with most
meat dishes along with cheese. |
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Champagnes |
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Veuve Lorinet Brut |
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| 60 | France | 1 | £30.00 | |
| From the highly regarded
Jean Moutardier house, this excellent champagne initially offers
an enticing mix of fresh fruit flavours followed by a generously
rich and long finish on the palate |
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Veuve Clicquot Brut |
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| 61 | France | 1 | £40.00 | |
| This Champagne has an intense,
pleasant fragrance, with fruit and brioche notes. Well balanced
and pleasantly fresh to taste with a remarkable fruity structure,
making a perfect aperitif or a welcome accompaniment to seafood
or fish |
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Veuve Clicquot Rose |
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| 62 | France | 2 | £50.00 | |
| This Champagne is only ever
produced in exceptional or vintage years, having a luminous
colour with radiant rose accents of fresh red fruit leading
to dried fruits with biscuit notes, being perfectly balanced
with style and personality. |
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Bolinger Special Cuvee Brut |
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| 63 | France | 1 | £50.00 | |
| Classic Champagne formed
from some 30 Crus go into its composition, including over 80%
Grand Crus and Premier Crus. The ageing process includes a minimum
of 3 years in the cellar prior to bottling and a further 3 months
before shipping. This Champagne has a rich lingering taste that
uphold the standard of excellence associated so readily with
this world famous brand. |
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Dom Perignon |
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| 64 | France | 1 | £125.00 | |
| The initial notes of fresh
almonds and grapefruit gradually lead into cashew nuts and spices
complimented by lightly toasted brioche. On the palate the sensation
is one of diving ito a wave where the satiny texture curls and
unfurls whilst embracing and caressing. An instant of weightlessness
and the taste buds are aroused by controlled ardour. The persistence
is remarkable, with just the slightest undertone of citrus zest. |
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Krug Grande Cuvee |
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| 65 | France | 1 | £140.00 | |
| Krug is the only firm still
producing all its Champagne in small oak casks, and essential
element for developing Krug's intense bouquet and complex flavours.
Today, Henri Remi and Olivier Krug who supervise every step
of production, tasting and blending, represent the 5th and 6th
generations. With long periods of maturation (6-8 years) Krug
Champagne continues to age gracefully after release, developing
an intensely rich, nutty flavour whilst remaining remarkably
fresh. Krug's finest Champagne is Clos du Mesnil a 100% Chardonnay
based Champagne that comes from a small walled vineyard at Le
Mesnil-sur-Oger. |
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Laurent-Perier Cuvee Rose Brut |
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| 66 | France | 2 | £75.00 | |
| Salmon pink in colour being
precise and very crisp with a lasting impression of freshness,
there are hints of soft red fruits such as strawberries, redcurrants,
raspberries and black cherries. Intensely fruity flavours begin
clean and well-defined upon entry. The wine then opens up to
provide a melange of flavours consisting of fresh strawberries,
raspberries and wild cherries. It has great length and is rounded
and supple on the finish |
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| ** Indicates wines that are also available by the glass. | ||||
| Please ask your server which vintage of any particular
wine is currently being served as we always endeavour to serve
the best vintage currently available. |
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| For your convenience we
use the wine development board's wine tasting guide: White /Rose
wines are numbered 1-9, with 1 being very dry and 9 being very
sweet Red Wines are referenced A-E, with A being light and easy
to drink and E being full bodied with great depth |
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