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The majority of our wines are from family owned wineries and artisan producers representing great quality and value for money We like to make sure the

1 The majority of our wines are from family owned wineries and artisan producers representing great quality and value for money We like to make sure the wine list reflects the food we are cooking in the kitchen and a lot of time is spent making sure what goes on merits its place on our finely honed short li

2 SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE BY THE GLASS Prosecco NV La Jara Extra Day DOC ml ml bottle Top end Prosecco from an excellent organic producer. Perfect as an aperitif Brut Premier NV, Louis Roederer - Champagne, France ml ml bottle ml magnum Classic, rich & undoubtedly one of the best non-vintage Champagnes SHERRY Fino, Bodegas Baron, Jerez, Spain ml glass ml bottle Manzanilla, Bodegas Baron Sanlucar, Spain ml glass ml bottle Los Arcos Amontillado Lustau, Jerez, Spain ml glass ml bottle Manzanilla Pasada Almacenista Lustau, Sanlucar, Spain ml glass ml bottle Palo Cortado Lustau, Spain ml glass ml bottle Oloroso Emperatriz Eugenia Solera, Gran Reserva, Lustau, Jerez, Spain ml glass ml bottle

3 WHITE BY THE GLASS Paso a Paso Blanco 2017, Bodegas Volver - La Mancha, Spain ml ml bottle An easy drinking & unoaked blend from central Spain Guarda Rios Branco 2017, Monte da Ravasqueira - Alentejo, Portugal ml ml bottle A crisp, unoaked & easily approachable Portuguese white blend from Alentejo Verdejo 2017, Duquesa de Valladolid - Rueda, Spain ml ml bottle Fresh, bright & crisp. A native Spanish alternative to Sauvignon Blanc Tempranillo Blanco 2016, Nivarius - Rioja, Spain ml ml bottle White Rioja made using red grapes no oak, fresh & vibrant Pinot Grigio 2017, La Jara - Veneto, Italy ml ml bottle Light & fruity Pinot Grigio made by the Marion family since Organic Albarino 2017, Pazo Barrantes - Rias Baixas, Spain ml ml bottle Vibrant & crisp white grown on the coast of Galicia perfect with seafood

4 ROSÉ BY THE GLASS Espeto Bobal 2017, Jorge Ordóñez - Alicante, Spain ml ml bottle Pale & dry [by Spanish standards] with a touch of sweetness Rosat 2017, Herencia Altes - Terre Alta, Spain ml ml bottle A pale rosé from Terre Alta in Catalonia. Vibrant & light. 100% Grenache RED BY THE GLASS Paso a Paso Cosecha 2017, Bodegas Volver - La Mancha, Spain ml ml bottle Young & easy drinking Tempranillo from central Spain Primitivo 2017, Terre di Montelusa - Puliga, Italy ml ml bottle Smooth & juicy Primitivo from southern Puglia. Medium bodied with hints of chocolate & spice Rioja Cosecha Vendimia 2016, Usoa de Bagordi - Rioja, Spain ml ml bottle Young & approachable Rioja from a small organic estate farming since 1723 Pinot Nero 2016, Elena Walch - Alto Adige, Italy ml ml bottle Pinot Noir from a top-notch family producer based high in the hills of Alto Adige in northern Italy

5 SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE Prosecco NV La Jara Extra Day DOC ml ml bottle Top end Prosecco from an excellent organic producer. Perfect as an aperitif Raventos I Blanco Cava Penedes, Spain A white blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo & Parellada with fine bubbles from a great Catalan producer Raventos de nit Rosé Penedes, Spain Delicate bubbles and lovely red fruit - a great glass of Spanish sparkling rosé Brut Premier NV, Louis Roederer - Champagne, France ml ml bottle ml magnum Classic, rich & undoubtedly one of the best non-vintage Champagnes Vintage Rosé 2012, Louis Roederer - Champagne, France Vintage rosé Champagne from one of the best vintages made by one of the best houses Philippe Starck 2009, Louis Roederer - Champagne, France Brut Nature styled Champagne made using grapes from a very small plot. Modern in style & a unique wine from Louis Roederer

6 CRISP & DRY WHITES Loureiro Alvarinho 2017, Azevedo- Vinho Verde, Portugal A blend of native Portuguese grapes made into a super fresh & bright white a wine for the sunshine Txacoli 2017, Agerre - Getariako, Spain Crisp, dry & ever so slightly sparkling white from the Basque region. Perfect as an aperitif or with tapas Falanghina 2017,Vesevo Campania, Italy We re great fans of the falanghina grape. It offers great texture & freshness in this case, grown at high altitude in volcanic soils Tempranillo Blanco 2016, Nivarius - Rioja, Spain White Rioja made using red grapes no oak, fresh & vibrant Felix Gruner Veltliner 2016, Weszeli - Langenlois, Austria Expect all the hallmarks of a classic Gruner from Felix - alpine freshness, good acidity & a touch of white pepper. Organic Attitude Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Pascal Jolivet - Loire, France Racy & young sauvignon from a top family producer in the Loire Riesling, Skillogalle 2017 Clare Valley, Australia Bracing acidity with lashings of lime. A top wine from arguably Australia s best region for Riesling Gavi 2017, Pio Cesare - Piedmonte, Italy Classic Gavi from Piedmonte in Northern Italy produced by an excellent family owned estate

7 AROMATIC & TEXTURED WHITE Goru Blanco 2017, Egobodegas - Jumilla, Spain Predominately Moscatel with the addition of Chardonnay to bring roundness & balance Godello 2017, Crego e Monaguillo - Monterri, Spain Grown slightly inland in Galicia Godello is pretty underrated given its great texture & lashings of stone fruit Soave Classico 2017, Danieli - Veneto, Italy Just what Soave should be with a rich mouthfeel though expect a dry finish. Worth revisiting Traminer 2016, Conte Brandolini - Friuli, Italy Floral Traminer from the cool climate Italian region of Friuli perfect with something spicy Chardonnay 2017, Franco Conterno - Langhe, Italy Unoaked though beautifully textured Chardonnay from a top producer based in Piedmont Riesling 2016, Poderi Colla - Langhe, Italy An Italian expression of one of the best varietals out there. Dry though aromatic - perfect with food Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Ghost Corner - Elim, South Africa South Africa s first wild ferment Sauvignon grown on the tip of the cape. Hints of pear & quince yet savoury. 9 months on oak

8 FULLER BODIED WHITE Rioja Maturana Blanca 2016, Nivarius - Rioja, Spain A white Rioja unusually made with the Maturana grape. Nice oak integration Grillo Ariddu 2016, Valdibella - Sicily, Italy A more serious Grillo than the usual Sicilian style. Approachable body. Organic Classic Blanc 2016, Massaya - Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Almost southern French in style - this is a blend of four varietals grown at the foothills of Mount Lebanon Coda di Pecora Sheep 2014, Il Vero - Campania, Italy An unusual wine made from Coda di Pecora [an ancient grape native to Campania] - nice & savoury with a long finish Sentis Blanc 2014, Bodegas Puiggros - Catalonia, Spain White Grenache from just outside Barcelona - six months in new oak barrels yet great acidity Chardonnay 2016, Ataraxia - Hemel en Aarde, South Africa Balanced & stunning Chardonnay grown in the Hemel en Aarde [Heaven in Earth] valley just inland from Walker Bay. Constantly ranked South Africa s best Chardonnay. Integrated oak & elegant Capellania 2014, Marques de Murrieta - Rioja, Spain Rioja Reserva white made from 100% Viura aged for 15mths in new French Oak. Excellent body & texture. Liquid nectar Vina Tondonia Reserva 2004, Lopez de Heredia - Rioja, Spain Iconic & serious white Rioja - plenty of time in barrel & bottle before release

9 ROSÉ Classic Rose 2016, Massaya - Bekaa Valley, Lebanon A pale pink rose from Bekaa Valley made from a blend of Cinsault, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon. Raspberries & spice Mun Rose 2016, La Calcinara Marche, Italy A food friendly & unfiltered rosé made using Sangiovese grapes from Marche La Lomba 2015, Bodega Ramon Bilbao - Rioja, Spain As close to a Provencal styled rosé that you ll get from Spain. Limited release LIGHTER RED Valpolicella 2017, Allegrini - Veneto, Italy The Allegrini estate is based in the Valpolicella Classico region of the Veneto. Expect bright cherries, blueberries and no oak. Very good chilled in the summertime Mencia 2014, Joaquin Rebolledo - Valdeorras, Spain The red grape of Galicia. Think of this as a serious take on Beaujolais though from coastal Northern Spain 10X Pinot Noir 2017, Ten Minutes by Tractor - Mornington Peninsular, Australia Rich & juicy Pinot from a boutique producer based in Mornington just outside Melbourne. Bright raspberries & good body

10 MEDIUM BODIED RED Musar Jeune Rouge Bekaa Valley, Lebanon A young & unoaked blend of Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah Autocarro No Setubal, Portugal A blend of Portuguese & classic varietals made into a very easy drinking style - delicious with red meats and worth a try Crianza Rioja 2013, Usoa de Bagordi - Rioja, Spain Organic Crianza with at least twelve months on oak and twelve months in bottle. Good body Chianti Superiore DOCG 2016, Pietro Majnoni - Chianti Classico, Italy Exactly what you d expect from a Chianti crafted by a great producer - good tannins, grip & crying out for meat Langhe Nebbiolo Cascina Sciulun 2016, Franco Conterno - Piedmont, Italy Think of this as a baby Barolo - all the loveable characteristics of Nebbiolo with juicy fruits & a velvety finish

11 FULL BODIED RED Gran Reserva 2012, La Fea - Carinea, Spain A superb wine that proves not all barrel aged & full bodied Spanish red has to come from Ribera or Rioja. 24 months on oak Barbera d Alba 2016, Pio Cesare - Piedmont, Italy Barbera d Alba is the under-rated grape from Piedmont. Dark chocolate & plums. Perfect Autumnal drinking Vendimia Seleccionada 2015, Buro - Ribera del Duero, Spain Intense though clean, elegant and bright. Spice & tobacco notes Goru 38 Barrels 2013, Egobodegas - Jumilla, Spain Monastrell, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Good weight & good value Syrah 2013, Michelle Satta - Bolgheri, Italy Soft yet plush Syrah from a superb producer in Tuscany Sangiovese Ciparisso 2013, La Fralluca - Suvereto, Italy Tuscan Sangiovese made by two friends who met in the fashion industry in Milan. 18 months on oak with notes of red fruit & spice

12 FULL BODIED RED Amarone 2014, Fabiano - Verona, Italy Very elegant & restrained in terms of your typical Amarone though still expect the usual punch and roundness of this unmistakeable style Vina Tondonia Reserva 2005, Lopez de Heredia - Rioja, Spain A wine from a cult Rioja producer specialising in long lasting [and delicious] aged wines. Produced with the utmost respect to tradition Mirto 2011, Ramon Bilbao - Rioja, Spain The top flight Rioja from Ramon Bilbao. High altitude, 85yr old vines are responsible for this intense Rioja packed full of blackberries & vanilla Val Sotillo Reserva Ribera del Duero, Spain As good as Tempranillo gets from Ribera. A special wine made by a superb producer - a great show of what has made the area s wines so desirable Gran Reserva 2011, Marques de Murietta - Rioja, Spain A classic Gran Reserva from Marques de Murietta s Ygay estate in Rioja Alta. Intense, mature & spicy Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2006, Bodegas Muga - Rioja, Spain This is Bodegas Muga s flagship Rioja [and it s rather special]. 36 months on oak & 36 months in bottle Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Cupano - Tuscany, Italy Brooding Brunello from a winery rescued by a French family. A special wine for a special occasion. Biodynamic

The majority of our wines are from family owned wineries and artisan producers representing great quality and value for money

The majority of our wines are from family owned wineries and artisan producers representing great quality and value for money We like to make sure the wine list reflects the food we are cooking in the