Welcome. Ernest Hemingway

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1 Welcome Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing. Ernest Hemingway

2 Wines by the Glass White Wine 175ml glass Chenin Blanc, Lowry s Pass, South Africa 5.5 Light, zesty, crisp citrus fruit. Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine de Morin Langaran, France 7.5 White peach, apricot kernel and zesty lime peel, silky mouth-feel, crisp, vibrant acidity. Sauvignon Blanc, Lofthouse Estate, Australia 9.5 Grassy, fresh, invigorating, nettle leaf and citrus. Chablis Domaine Vincent Dampt, France 10.0 Benchmark. Stony minerality, richness and soft, creamy fruit. Rosé 175ml glass La Brouette Rosé, Producteurs Plaimont, France 5.5 Red fruits dominate, wild strawberry & fruit drop. Bolney Rosé, Bolney Estate, England 8.5 Coral pink with fresh gooseberry & apple flavours and a smooth finish with a hint of vanilla fudge. Sparkling & Champagne 125ml glass Nyetimber Special Cuvée NV 10.0 Creamy rich aromas and delicate lively bubbles. Perrier Jouët NV 10.5 Succulent peaches, exotic fruits, honey and citrus fruits. Nyetimber Rosé NV 12.5 Redcurrants, cherries notes of brioche. 125ml available on request

3 Wines by the Glass Red Wine Merlot, St Estève, France 6 Baked plum fruit, spicy and long. Cabernet Sauvignon, Kirstenbosch, Paarl, South Africa 7 Dark plum, perfumed, seductive, rich and weighty. 175ml glass Rioja Joven, Altos de Barroja, Spain 7.5 Juicy, fruit driven, dark cherry fruit and subtle spice. Malbec, Bodega Ruca Malen, Argentina 8.5 Massive weight, intense, spicy, liquorice and white pepper. Dessert Wine San Emilio Pedro Ximinez, Solera Reserva Emilio Lustau 5 Intensely sweet, luscious notes, dried figs, chocolate, caramel and coffee. 75ml glass Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Honeyed top notes, ripe apricot, lemon butter and spice. Port Late Bottled Vintage 5 10 Year Old Tawny 7 Vintage Port - Ask server for details 9 Warre s Otima 10yrs 9 75ml glass

4 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Champagne Perrier-Jouët 62 Peaches, exotic fruits, honey and citrus fruits. Taittinger 64 Light and elegant. Laurent Perrier 69 Subtle citrus, toast and spice. Bollinger 78 Full flavoured, biscuit, bread and weighty. Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 90 Citrus, peach and white flower aromas. Krug 260 Creamy, rich, hazelnut, spice. Rosé Champagne Perrier Jouët Blason Rosé 89 Raspberry, wild strawberry, violet and rose petal. Laurent Perrier Rosé 97 Raspberry, redcurrant and subtle brioche. Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé Feminine, forest fruits, silky.

5 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Vintage Champagne Bollinger Grande Année Rich, weighty, stone fruit and cream. Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque Brioche and white peaches, fresh, open, complex. Dom Perignon Smooth, creamy, toasty. English Sparkling Wines Nyetimber Cuvee 60 Creamy rich aromas and delicate lively bubbles. Nyetimber Rosé 75 Redcurrants and cherries, brioche, richly textured.

6 White Burgundy Chablis, Domaine Vincent Dampt 43 Rich, sensuous, stone fruit, marzipan. Rully Blanc La Chatalienne, Olivier Leflaive Sought-after appelation, appreciated for the supple creamy charm and gently minerality of its wines. Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Domaine Vincent Dampt Citrus, orchard fruit, seashell minerality and a rich creaminess. Pouilly-Fuisse Moulin du Pont Maison Auvigue Complex and expressive, weighty orchard fruits and spice. Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Maison Dampt Powerful, rich and muscular, a mid-palate that drenches the mouth in extract and culminates in a relatively dry and explosive finish. Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Henri Darnat Feminine, light, fresh and perfumed. Meursault Clos du Cromin, Olivier Leflaive Rich and weighty, fleshy, fresh almonds, white flowers and spice.

7 Rest of France - White Alsace Gewürztraminer, Cave de Cleebourg Exotic, unctuous, spice, ripe lychee and lemongrass. Riesling Beblenheim, Domaine Trapet Petroleum, lush tropical fruit. World class. Loire Valley Sancerre, Domaine de la Grande Maison Original Sauvignon, gooseberry. Pouilly-Fume Les Chaumiennes, A&E Figeat Classy, zesty, minerals and gunflint. Muscadet sur lie, Chateau La Bretonnerie, JF Guilbau Tangy tropical notes, fresh white flowers. Southern France Sauvignon Blanc, Marquis de Lissac, Pays d Oc, France 27 Fresh, herbaceous,citrus notes, mineral finish. Viognier, Terre de Lumiere, Pays d Oc 25 Elegant, acacia blossom, white peaches, orange blossom. La Petite Gasconne, Pays d Oc 25 Off-dry, crisp acidity, zesty and moreish. Picpoul de Pinet Domaine de Morin Langaran 30 White peach, apricot kernel and zesty lime peel, silky mouth-feel, crisp, vibrant acidity.

8 Rest of Europe - White England Lychgate White, Bolney Estate Zesty, bursting with elderflower, passion fruit and a dab of lychee. A triumphant blend of Schonburger, Reichensteiner and Wurzer. Bacchus, Bolney Estate Fragrant with aromas of capsicum and gooseberry, fresh fruit flavours on the palate. Italy Oltre Passo Falanghina, Botter, Italy 23 Citrus fruit, apple, quince, almonds. Gavi di Gavi, Fratelli Antonio e Raimondo Ripe pear, white flowers, pretty and perfumed. Pinot Grigio, Monte Vento 27 Expressive, acacia blossom, orchard fruit. Spain Oak Aged Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Zugober Rich, elegant, fruit and spice. White blossom aromatics spiked with cinnamon. Albarino, Adegas Galegas, Rias Baixas Opulent and distinctive, rich, super ripe peaches.

9 South Africa - White Chenin Blanc, Lowry's Pass 23 Light, zesty, crisp citrus fruit. Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson Estate 30 Vibrant, green pepper nose, greengage and yellow plum palate. Chenin Blanc, DMZ, Stellenbosch, South Africa 34 Lemon, pineapple, fresh and pure. Chardonnay Nelson Estate Rich, creamy, subtle vanilla, concentrated. Argentina Torrontes, Dominio de Toyo, Valles del Famatina 27 Jasmine and honeysuckle, citrus, apples and peach. Light creamy texture, well-balanced and refreshing. Chardonnay, Ruca Malen, Mendoza, Argentina 34 Ripe stone fruit, crisp citrus, toasty notes of caramel and vanilla. Chile South America - White Sauvignon Blanc, Panul Estate 22 Vibrant. Zesty, herbaceous and extremely fresh. Chardonnay, Vina Mar 27 Tropical, unctuous, purity of fruit. Ripe and creamy. Sauvignon Blanc, Rosario Estate 30 Explosive passion fruit, zippy acidity, vibrant and refreshing.

10 United States - White Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Grassy, nettle leaf, mineral. Australia Australasia - White Beginning Chardonnay, The Lane, Adelaide Hills 48 Burgundian-style Chardonnay, citrus, creamy, smoky toasted cashews on the finish. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Lofthouse Estate 35 Grassy, fresh, invigorating, nettle leaf and citrus. Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus Estate, Marlborough 39 Intense, aromatic, herbaceous and mineral.

11 France - Red Southern France Cabernet/Merlot, La Brouette, Pays d Oc, France 20 Fresh, ripe fruit, silky with a long tasty finish. Merlot, Domaine St Estève Baked Plum fruit, spicy and long. Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Saissac - Magnum also available 26 Concentrated, cedar-spice and blackcurrant. Syrah, Cuvee La Jonction, Pays d Oc 26 Smoky, spiced fruit, liquorice. Beaujolais Beaujolais-Villages, La Cave de la Croisee, P Ferraud & Fils 32 Elegant, light, harmonious and cherry rich. Burgundy Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau 40 Burnt cherries, raspberries and five spice. Pommard, Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau Deliciously fat fruited, ripe and full. Masculine. Gevrey Chambertin, Vielles Vignes, Rossignol Trapet Power and richness from the off. Mocha-enriched cherry compote and blueberries. Beaune Les Teurons 1er Cru, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2009/13 99 Raspberry, redcurrant, focussed and rich. Loire Valley Sancerre Rouge, Le Connétable de Joseph Mellot % Pinot Noir. Dark ruby red, blackberry & spicy Oak notes.

12 France - Red Rhone Valley Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Les Becs Fins, Tardieu-Laurent Balanced, generous and appetising. sweet fruited, cedar notes and spice. Crozes Hermitage, Le Millepertuis, Guyot Fresh, spiced, dried herbs, dark plum and damson fruit. Côte-Rôtie, Tardieu-Laurent White pepper nose, smoked fruit palate. Bordeaux Château La Fleur des Graves Candied red and black fruit, sweet and ripe, rich and supple, succulent. Château La Courolle, Montagne St Emilion Lush and finely fruited, plum, blackcurrant. Corney & Barrow Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, harmonious and long. Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux, Moulis Magnum also available 70 Deliciously fruity, juicy blackcurrant, ripe and round. Château L'Aurage, Cotes de Castillon Beautifully weighted, silk-textured, black and red fruit. Opulent. Château Tronquoy-Lalande, St Estephe Richly textured, weighty and fine. Château Lynch-Moussas, Pauillac Cigar box, pencil lead, plums. Château Trotanoy Deliciously fat fruited, ripe and full. Masculine.

13 Rest of Europe - Red England Lychgate Red, Bolney Estate Made from 100% Rondo, this medium bodied, lightly oaked red is a delectable mouthful of crushed red berries with a delicate cedar with a vanillin backbone. Spain Rioja Joven, Altos de Barroja 29 Juicy, fruit-driven, dark cherry fruit and subtle spice. Garnacha, Olividada de Aragon, Catatayud, Spain 29 High roast cocoa notes and forest fruits. Psi, Dominio del Pingus, Ribera del Duero Cherries, plums and blueberry, mineral notes. Rioja Gran Reserva, Belezos Bodegas Zugober Ripe, dark fruit, savoury with leather and tobacco, vanilla spice. Italy Barbera d'alba, Fratelli Antonio e Raimondo Perfumed, seductive, a dark-fruited beauty, red cherries and forest fruits. Chianti Classico Terre di Prenzano, Vignamaggio Dried herbs, spice and black cherry, concentrated. Barolo La Tartufaia, Giulia Negri Redcurrant and blackberry, cherries and minerals. Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Cabernet Sauvignon, super Tuscan, sweet tobacco and plum with hints of cigar box.

14 Australasia - Red Australia Cabernet/Merlot, Cranswick Smith Estate 26 Bramble red fruit, cassis and spice. Shiraz, Heywood Estate 29 Ripe, elegant, spiced dark berries, baked plum and white pepper. Shiraz, The Mad Dog, Barossa Valley Dark, brooding, surly. Cassis, plum, blackberry, soot and dried flowers. New Zealand Pinot Noir, Eradus Estate 48 Silky, smooth, ripe and balanced. Dark, perfumed fruit, flowers. South Africa - Red Merlot, Bainskloof Estate, Breede River, South Africa 27 Super fruity, easy drinking, rich dark fruit and mocha notes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Kirstenbosch, Paarl Dark plum, perfumed, seductive, rich and weighty. Pinotage, Rhebokskloof Estate, Paarl Fresh, elegant, dark ripe fruit, subtle smoke and ash. DMZ Quintet, De Morgenzon, Stellenbosch, Amplified fruit, rich, cassis and bramble fruits, cigar box finish. Shiraz, Nelson Estate Elegant, spiced fruit richness, dark fruit, rich mocha notes and a smoke. Cabernet Sauvignon, Ernie Els Brooding, cassis, dark chocolate, delicate spice and herbs.

15 South America - Red Chile Merlot, Panul Estate 22 Easy drinking, rich, juicy, dark plum.. Cabernet Sauvignon, Vina Mar 28 Intense, fruit-driven, blackcurrant, herbaceous notes. Pinot Noir, Vina Mar Estate, Casablanca Valley 30 Lush spicy and ripe fruited Argentina Malbec, Chamuyo Estate, Mendoza, Argentina 29 Juicy, supple, ripe summer fruits, herbs and spice. Malbec, Bodega Ruca Malen - Magnum also available 34 Massive weight. Intense, spicy, liquorice and white pepper. Petit Verdot, Bodega Ruca Malen, Mendoza Heavy weight, dark fruits, vanilla edged, smoke finish. United States - Red Chronic, Purple Paradise, California 43 Aromas of vanilla, mocha, dark cherries on the palate, juicy fruits, a touch of leather, great balance. Chronic, Suite Petite, California 45 Cigar spice, meaty notes, cracked pepper. Sweet cherry, blackberries. Chronic, Dead Nuts, California 49 black cherry, blueberries, strawberry, black pepper, very full and round with mild tannins and a soft palate. Cabernet Sauvignon Cakebread Cellars Fruit driven, weighty, dense laden with cassis.

16 Rosé Wine La Brouette Rosé, Pays d Oc, France 20 Red fruits dominate, wild strawberry & fruit drop. Cabernet Rosado, Mas Oliveras, Catalunya, Spain 28 Fine, juicy, lively and refreshing, bright, summer berry fruits. Bolney Rosé, Bolney Estate, England 35 Coral pink with fresh gooseberry & apple flavours and a smooth finish with a hint of vanilla fudge. Côtes de Provence Rosé, M, Minuty, France 35 Harmony of Grenache and Cinsault. Notes of peach and candied orange. Côtes de Provence Rosé, Prestige, Minuty, France 45 Intense citrus fruits and white flowers. Dessert Wine Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (half bottle) 35 Apricots, dried fruit and honey on the nose, mango, tropical fruit and melon flavours on the palate, lingering, delicious finish. San Emilio Pedro Ximinez Solera Reserva Emilio Lustau 45 Intensely sweet, luscious notes, dried figs, chocolate, caramel and coffee. Chateau Briatte, Sauternes 2011 (half bottle) 30 Honeyed top notes, ripe apricot, lemon butter and spice.

17 Magnums White Macon-Verze, Domaines Leflaive, France Tropical fruit, mineral, vanilla. Red Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Saissac, Pays d'oc, France Blackcurrant, cedar wood and spice. Malbec, Bodega Ruca Malen, Mendoza, Argentina Massive weight. Intense, spicy, liquorice and white pepper. Chateau Dutruch Grand Poujeaux, Moulis, France Black fruits, vanilla and bonfire smoke.

70. La Brouette Blanc, Pays d Oc France Zest, green apples and tangy grapefruit.

WINES BY THE GLASS WHITE WINE 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle 70. La Brouette Blanc, Pays d Oc France 4.40 6.25 8.60 24.00 Zest, green apples and tangy grapefruit. 75. Pinot Grigio, Montevento, Italy 5.25 6.95