WINE IS BOTTLED POETRY

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1 Wine List

2 SCOTTISH MINERAL WATER AND SOFT DRINKS SCOTTISH MINERAL WATER 250ml 2.50 / 750ml 4.50 Still or sparkling COKE / DIET COKE 330ml 3.15 IRN BRU 330ml 3.15 PROSECCO 500. VICTOR & CARINA CONTINI PROSECCO, NV, EXTRA DRY, VENETO DOC (11.5%) We have hand picked this beautiful Prosecco which uses the charmat method to produce a dry sparkler with super, soft, fine bubbles. A delightful bouquet with notes of pear and floral hints is followed by a very bright, clean and lifted palate 75cl bottle 34 / 125ml glass 7.50 FENTIMANS GINGER ALE 125ml 2.50 FENTIMANS TONIC WATER 125ml 2.50 FENTIMANS SODA WATER 125ml 2.50 BON ACCORD CLOUDY LEMONADE 275ml 4 BON ACCORD SPARKLING RHUBARB 275ml 4 BON ACCORD GINGER BEER 275ml 4 NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS THISTLY CROSS PRESSED APPLE JUICE 4 FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE 4 ELDERFLOWER & CUCUMBER REFRESHER 3.50 Elderflower cordial over ice with mint and fresh cucumber topped up with sparkling water SEASONAL BERRY & MINT REFRESHER 3.50 Summer berry puree over ice with fresh garden mint and topped up with sparkling water CHAMPAGNES 501. NV BRUT RÉSERVE, CHARLES HEIDSIECK, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE (12%) An opulent Champagne with the perfect balance of freshness and generosity, from the smallest and arguably the best of the Grande Marques. 75cl 81 / 125ml glass NV ROSÉ RÉSERVE, CHARLES HEIDSIECK, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE (12%) Deliciously fresh with strawberry and peach aromas, alongside rich, warm notes of gingerbread and cinnamon. A vivacious palate full of red fruit, with some generous floral notes and a silky-rich texture. 75cl LAURENT-PERRIER, BRUT MILLÉSIMÉ, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE (12%) Subtle hints of fresh pineapple, dried apricots and almonds. Bright on the palate with notes of fresh peach and a lively finish. 75cl bottle 95 ARTISAN SCOTTISH BOTTLED BEERS & CIDER LIGHT : PAOLOZZI- EDINBURGH BEER FACTORY (5.2%) 330ml 5.50 A tribute to the great Scot Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, this Munich style lager brewed with a bitter sweet taste and a 21st century twist MEDIUM : MUSSELBURGH BROKE KNOPS (4.5%) 330ml 4.50 Caramel, toffee and cocoa from the malts. A smooth, dry finish with dark malt astringency. HEAVY: BLACK CORK STOUT KNOPS (6.5%) 330ml 5.50 This multi-award winning beer is jet black, with rich coffee and dark chocolate flavours and aroma. Well balanced with a good level of bitterness and a full finish CIDER: THISTLY CROSS TRADITIONAL CIDER BELHAVEN FRUIT FARM (4.4%) 330ML 5 Fruity and aromatic, golden in the glass, with a clean apple finish. WINE IS BOTTLED POETRY ~ ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON ~ SCOTTISH NOVELIST ( ) GIN [25ML] EDINBURGH GIN (43%) 4.50 With an orange wedge EDINBURGH CANNONBALL GIN (57.2%) 5.50 With a dash of orange bitters and lemon peel HENDRICKS GIN (44%) 4.50 With a slice of cucumber VODKA [25ML] RUSSIAN STANDARD (40%) 4 GREY GOOSE (40%) 5 REYKA VODKA (40%) 6

3 WHITE WINES EL CIRCO, MACABEO, ARAGON, SPAIN (12.5%) An inviting wine from the south of Spain with excellent balance and a pleasant finish full of lime, banana and pineapple 75cl bottle PLANALTO DOURO BRANCO, CASA FERREIRINHA, DOURO, PORTUGAL (13%) A wonderfully elegant wine with intense floral aromas and delicate hints of citrus and asparagus CÔTES DE GASCOGNE IGP, DUFFOUR PÈRE ET FILS, SOUTH WEST FRANCE, FRANCE (12%) Vibrant citrus and exotic fruit give way to an aromatic finish. A great accompaniment to seafood, especially shellfish 75cl bottle CHENIN BLANC ANJOU VDP DU VAL DE LOIRE 'WALLY', LES CAVES DE LA LOIRE, LOIRE, FRANCE (11.5%) This Chenin offers fresh peach and citrus fruit coupled with fresh hazelnut notes on the nose. On the palate it is bright and has a lovely texture with a moreish finish. 175ml glass 7.25 / 500ml 20 / 75cl bottle RIOJA VERDEJO, EL COTO, RIOJA, SPAIN (12.5%) Pale yellow with a green hue, this wine displays aromas of fresh citrus fruits and white peach alongside floral notes. Perfumed and zingy, this elegant Verdejo culminates in a long refreshing finish. 175ml glass 7.50 / 500ml 21 / 75cl bottle PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE, CORTE GIARA, VENETO, ITALY (12.5%) Elegant floral notes are complemented by richer hints of Golden Delicious apples. This wine with its dry, racy palate and good depth. 175ml glass 8 / 500ml 22 / 75cl bottle PICPOUL DE PINET COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOC, DOMAINE LA CROIX GRATIOT, LANGUEDOC, FRANCE (12.5%) Vibrant citrus, pear and spice notes with fresh Picpoul acidity and minerality. 175ml glass 8.25 / 500ml 24 / 75cl bottle CHARDONNAY/REBULA, GAŠPER, GORIŠKA BRDA, SLOVENIA (12%) This is a fresh and fruity wine from the coastal fringes of Slovenia that displays hints of peach and citrus and a long, zippy finish. 175ml glass 8.75 / 500ml 25 / 75cl bottle ALBARIÑO RÍAS BAIXAS, MARTÍN CÓDAX, GALICIA, SPAIN (12.5%) Citrus notes of lime and grapefruit mingle with pear, apple and white flowers on the nose. The wine is fresh, long, persistent and well-balanced. 75cl bottle 'ALBA' MALVAZIJA ISTARSKA, MATOŠEVIĆ, ISTRIA, CROATIA (12.5%) The nose is floral and fruity with aromas of green apples, citrus and acacia flowers. On the palate it is dry and fresh with a bitter almond character and a minerally finish. 75cl bottle GAVI DI GAVI `LUGARARA`, LA GIUSTINIANA, PIEMONTE, ITALY (13%) This wine has aromas of peach and lime zest, with fresh acidity and good structure. Pleasant almond notes linger on the finish. 75cl bottle ORGANIC ESTATE RIESLING, DREISSIGACKER, RHEINHESSEN, GERMANY (12%) Fruity and elegant with plenty of citrus fruit on the nose. 75cl bottle CHARDONNAY, TRINITY HILL HAWKES BAY, HAWKES BAY, NEW ZEALAND (13%) Citrus, white flowers and ripe grapefruit. The style is mid-weight with elegant oak nicely tucked in, providing texture and lingering flavours of cashew, roasted hazelnut and gun flint. 75cl bottle NAPA VALLEY CHENIN BLANC/VIOGNIER, PINE RIDGE, CALIFORNIA, USA (12.5%) Juicy pomelo with citrus blossom, sweet lychee and honeyed tangerine fruits. A clean and lively finish. 75cl bottle SOLOSOLE VERMENTINO, POGGIO AL TESORO, TUSCANY, ITALY (14%) Intense and aromatic with floral notes and succulent yellow fruits. 75cl bottle SANCERRE, DOMAINE DES BROSSES, LOIRE, A fresh, citrus palate with herbaceous notes of hay and nettle. Richly textured but with crisp acidity and textbook minerality. The finish is elegant with the typical purity and refreshment of excellent Sancerre. 75cl bottle MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS, GREYWACKE, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND (14%) An autumnal bake-up of soft sweet figs, poached pears and quince, scented with a hint of mulling spices and almond crumble. An opulently ripe expression of the Pinot Gris grape with great texture and a luscious off-dry richness that finishes crisply with considerable power and length. 75cl bottle CHABLIS 1ER CRU CÔTE DE LÉCHET, LES HAUTS DE MILLY, BURGUNDY, The Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' is fragrant with aromas of white flowers and yellow plums on the nose with citrus fruits and an appealing savouriness on the palate. 75cl bottle SAINT-AUBIN 1ER CRU SUR GAMAY, JEAN-CLAUDE BOISSET, BURGUNDY, A beautifully balanced white Burgundy with ripe stone and citrus fruits, minerality and mouth-watering acidity softened by toasty vanilla. 75cl bottle CONDRIEU, MAISON NICOLAS PERRIN, NORTHERN RHÔNE, A shiny pale colour. The nose is aromatic, with candied lemon peel and ripe stone fruit aromas, sweet spice and honeysuckle notes. The palate is creamy, balanced and leaves a lovely impression and length. 75cl bottle 75 ROSÉ WINES PINOT GRIGIO ROSATO, CANTINA DI MONTEFORTE, VENETO, ITALY (12%) A juicy Rosato with delicate perfumes of red cherries and strawberries ESTÉRELLE CÔTES DE PROVENCE, CHÂTEAU DU ROUËT, PROVENCE, FRANCE (13.5%) This wine is pale salmon in colour with aromas of strawberry and raspberry, coupled with notes of wild thyme and rosemary. The palate is dry with refreshing acidity and the finish is long and scented. 75cl bottle 35

4 RED WINES GARNACHA, EL CIRCO, ARAGON, SPAIN (13.5%) Intense ripe strawberries and cherries are followed by a touch of spice. A smooth wine with firm tannins, racy acidity and very fruity finish 75cl bottle ESTEVA DOURO TINTO, CASA FERREIRINHA, DOURO, PORTUGAL (13%) On the nose, the aroma is perfumed and intense, with floral notes of rockrose, balsamic aromas of cedar and resin and red fruits such as strawberries and cherries. It is soft and round on the palate, with well integrated acidity giving exceptional freshness and vivacity. Polished tannins support floral aromas and fresh red fruits MONTEPULCIANO D ABRUZZO, IL FAGGIO, ABRUZZO, ITALY (12.5%) Dark fruits, plums and cherries and a delicious chocolate-cherry finish from the heart of the Abruzzo. 175ml glass 7.30 / 500ml 21 / 75cl bottle `HÉCULA` MONASTRELL DO YECLA, FAMILIA CASTAÑO, MURCIA, SPAIN (14%) Blueberries, ripe raspberries and liquorice with a subtle floral touch and a chalky character. On the palate, it is fullbodied, with an inviting richness and soft fruit that is integrated with oak notes 175ml glass 8 / 500ml 23 / 75cl bottle MENDOZA MALBEC, KAIKEN RESERVE, ARGENTINA (14%) Ripe fruit aromas of strawberries and cherries are nicely complemented with spicy notes and menthol aromas. On the palate, this wine displays extraordinary balance, freshness and soft tannins. 175ml glass 8.50 / 500ml 25 / 75cl bottle MCLAREN VALE GRENACHE, WILLUNGA 100, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA (14.5%) A splendid, perfumed, spicy expression of Grenache. Fresh red fruit aromas and flavours and silky tannins combine on the palate that has great substance and structure. Well-balanced, with lingering hints of clove. A Fantastic food wine! 175ml glass 9 / 500ml 28 / 75cl bottle VALPOLICELLA, ALLEGRINI, VENETO, ITALY (13%) Classic Valpolicella from a legendary producer. Brilliant cherry perfumes, fresh black pepper and aromatic herbs. 75cl bottle RIOJA RESERVA, IZADI, RIOJA, SPAIN (14%) Beautiful blackcurrant and redcurrant fruit on the nose, with hints of unsmoked cigar tobacco, liquorice and loamy soil undertones. This is a rich and concentrated wine with exceptional purity on the finish. 75cl bottle PRIDE OF THE FLEURIEU CABERNET SAUVIGNON, DANDELION VINEYARDS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA (14.5%) Scented blueberries, cassis and anise aromas with baking spice, cedar and blackberry notes. Rich, deep, fullflavoured, blueberry, black plums, figs and red berry flavours. Cedar, clove, nutmeg and classic cabernet tannins are softened by smooth, mouth-filling fruit before a really extended finish. 75cl bottle COLCHAGUA MERLOT, MONTES ALPHA, COLCHAGUA VALLEY, CHILE (14.5%) A tremendous combination of dark fruits, caramel, spice and mocha on the nose before this very impressive, fullbodied Chilean Merlot with a twist of Carmenère. 175ml glass / 500 ml 30 / 75cl bottle SANT'ANDREA BARBERA, VIGNE MARINA COPPI, PIEMONTE, ITALY (13.5%) Intense and vivacious with juicy cherry and wild strawberries. 75cl bottle PALAZZO DELLA TORRE, ALLEGRINI, VENETO, ITALY (13.5%) One of the wines that has made Allegrini world-renowned; velvety with juicy dark fruit, silky tannins and refreshing acidity. 175ml glass / 500ml 37 / 75cl bottle YARRA VALLEY PINOT NOIR, GIANT STEPS, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (13.8%) Vibrant red and blue fruits and a lovely underlying earthiness, with savoury spices. A beautifully elegant wine. 75cl bottle SYRAH, TRINITY HILL GIMBLETT GRAVELS, HAWKES BAY, NEW ZEALAND (13.5%) Vibrant crimson in colour, with wild raspberry, blueberry, cracked pepper and vanilla on the nose. Powerful, ripe tannins and refreshing natural acidity give the wine great structure. 75cl bottle CROZES-HERMITAGE ROUGE, MAISON LES ALEXANDRINS, NORTHERN RHÔNE, This wine is bright ruby red in colour, with purple hues. Aromas of ripe black cherry and blackberries combine with a hint of smokiness. The intensity of flavour and well-integrated tannins provide concentration, yet smoothness on the palate. 75cl bottle VIGNETO BUCERCHIALE CHIANTI RUFINA RISERVA, SELVAPIANA, TUSCANY, ITALY (14.5%) A great Tuscan wine full of ripe raspberry and spicy cherry fruit, with a touch of herbs and violets on the palate, robust tannins and a long, fine finish. 75cl bottle SONOMA COUNTY ZINFANDEL, SEGHESIO, CALIFORNIA, USA (15%) Full of the spicy, lush black fruit of the Alexander Valley. Wild raspberry and blackberry flavours emerge on the palate along with the structure of the cooler Dry Creek Valley. Balanced and elegant. 75cl bottle VIVENS MARGAUX, CHÂTEAU DURFORT-VIVENS, BORDEAUX, Ample and round, with polished tannins and delicate layers of oak. Smoke, floral aromas and slight spicy notes rise to give a very refined and multi-nuanced Margaux. 75cl bottle BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, POGGIO SAN POLO, TUSCANY, ITALY (14%) An intense ruby red Brunello di Montalcino with notes of violets, red berries and a touch of vanilla. Full-bodied and robust with a persistent, rounded finish. 75cl bottle AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, ALLEGRINI, VENETO, ITALY (15%) Mature aromas of fruit and spices with great depth and structure and refined tannins. 75cl bottle BAROLO PARAFADA, MASSOLINO, PIEMONTE, ITALY (14%) Intense and complex, offering red fruit aromas with floral and spicy notes. This award-winning Barolo shows all the elegance and charm that only Nebbiolo grapes can offer with rich, robust flavours. 75cl bottle 120 A GLASS OF WINE IS A GRACIOUS CREATURE ~ SIR WALTER SCOTT ~ SCOTTISH HISTORICAL NOVELIST, PLAYWRIGHT AND POET ( )

5 WE WANT TO TELL YOU A STORY WELCOME TO CANNONBALL RESTAURANT & BAR AT CANNONBALL HOUSE. The name Cannonball House comes from the gunshot lodged high on the wall facing Edinburgh Castle. It is rumoured to have been fired by Government troops towards Holyrood Palace when Bonnie Prince Charlie was in residence in 1745 during the Jacobite Rebellion. However, it s more likely the cannonball was placed there by engineers to mark the gravitational height for the first piped water supply to Castlehill Reservoir across the road. Either way, it s a little piece of history and well worth a look when you leave. The 1st Duke of Gordon, the keeper of Edinburgh Castle, built the first recorded building on the site as his residence in the 1650 s. For its time, the building was believed to be incredibly ornate with some of Scotland s most dramatic and beautiful carpentry of its day. The building was altered into a tenement in the 18th century after a fire caused major destruction to its delicate timber interior. The one surviving feature of the original building is the oldest knocker in the world door that adorns our entrance off the steps from Royal Mile. This is another must-see photo opportunity. The building eventually fell into decay over the course of the 19th century and was finally knocked down and then rebuilt as Castle Hill Primary School in The building also housed the Scottish Parliament offices while the main building at Holyrood was being constructed. Over the last decade the building was used by The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo until it became surplus to its needs with the completion of the fabulous new stand. During our refurbishment of Cannonball, the foundations were excavated to reveal layers of discarded oyster shells dating back over centuries, clearly showing how this wonderful native shellfish was as popular back then as it is today. We have found some fascinating photographs showing the venue in its early life which now decorate the restaurant. Our bar, housed in the middle of the venue showcases over 120 malt whiskies for that extra special occasion. The Glengoyne Room is available for private dining and celebrations. We look forward to looking after you, Victor, Carina and our team YOUR PURCHASE SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO AND THE BENEVOLENT FUNDS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THE ARTS IN SCOTLAND.