Chef s Choice. Bottle. 125ml

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2 Chef s Choice 125ml Albariño, Nº12 by Paco Y Lola Rias Baixas, 2016 Straw yellow with greenish, bright and clear tones. It has medium high intensity with citrus (lemon skin, tangerine) and white flowers (acacia and orange blossom). Tropical background with lychees hints. In the palate it has very fresh and good acidity. Heaps of fruits, intense and very balanced Torres Viña Esmeralda Penedes, 2016 Viña Esmeralda is a delicate and very aromatic white wine from Catalonia produced by Bodegas Torres. The nose is intense with notes of rose and lavender, hints of jasmine and citrus fruits like orange. The palate is fine and elegant and has a very long aftertaste. Moscatel Galego, Quinta do Portal Portugal, 2016 This is a delicious and attractive wine. It has exuberant, fresh floral and fruity aromas with citric notes, reminding orange blossom, orange peel and roses and fresh minerality on the palate. Godello, Les 3 Amis Audacia Valdeorras, 2013 Audacia is still in its youth but the wine progressively reveals a combination of flowers (rose, honeysuckle) fruits (pear, custard apple) where hints of non-toasted almonds, wheat flour and smoke are noticed. On the palate, it allies generosity and firmness. It is very pleasant and lingering Ronda Lunares Blanco Sierras de Malaga, 2016 Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc. A special two days cold maceration after which pressed for natural fermentation at between 14ºC and 15ºC for over a month. Once finished, it was decided not to do malolactic fermentation to boost freshness. This wine was raised on lees for five months. Vinyes Domenech Rita Montsant, 2015 Displaying aromas of white fruit and wellintegrated, subtle notes from oak-ageing, this coupage of Garnacha Blanca (60%) and Macabeo is decidedly unctuous, with balsamic and mineral notes, and particularly fresh and pleasant on the palate, including a slightly bitter touch on the finish. Ossian, Verdejo, 2014 This is a great white wine in the Burgundy style. a wine for laying down, produced using Verdejo grapes from very old, pre- Phylloxera vines, organically farmed in an area with the highest altitude in Rueda, fermented and aged in oak barrels and casks

3 125ml Huerta de Albalá Barbazul Tierra de Cádiz, % Syrah, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot & 5% Tintilla de Rota. Intriguing & with a complex nose- with aromas of red berries, fig and aromatic herbs Tinta de Toro, Teso La Monja Romanico, 2015 Nearly opaque purple color with black and red fruit, dried tobacco, and anise aromas. On the palate, it s full-bodied focused, and vibrant with blackberry, cassis, bittersweet chocolate and spice flavors. Medium-Long finish. AN2, Mallorca, 2012 The 2009 ÀN/2 is a blend of 65% Callet, 20% Mantonegre and Fogoneu and 15% Syrah aged in one-third French and American new oak. It has a wonderful bouquet of plush red berries, leather and melted tar that is very well defined and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannins and lush, mocha-tinged red fruit that is blessed with a satin-like texture from start to finish. This is a lovely Mallorcan red Finca los Frutales Sierras de Malaga, % Garnacha. Handpicked. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at 28 ºC to extract the potential of grapes. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in barrels of French oak for 12 months Ferrer Bobet Vinyes Velles, Priorat, 2012 The vines are located in one of the highest and freshest areas in the denomination which guarantees the perfect ripening of the grapes. Ferrer Bobet practices a strict organic viticulture. They do not use any type of insecticide or fungicide or herbicide, showing an enormous respect for the land. It shows a great liveliness, an excellent acidity, sweet tannins and a surprising touch of ripeness Roda I Reserva, Rioja, 2009 The deep, dark, black fruit is almost always dominated by plum aromas together with mineral and chocolate notes, balsamic flavours, all of which form a whole which flows slowly from the very bottom of the glass, developing hugely as it reaches the expectant nose of the taster. On the palate, the fullness of the wine comes through clearly, the fruit complexity gently coating the mouth with masses of sweet tannins. The wine shows great length with a finish of fruit and freshness that lingers on well after swallowing, inciting the taster to sip again

4 Rose Rosado, Muga Rioja, % Garnacha, 30% Viura and 10% Tempranillo. A very light, bright colour, mainly pale orangetinged salmon pink. On the nose a complex aroma of white-fleshed fruit with stones. It is a wine with a long finish which combines sweetness, freshness and acidity. 125ml Cava 115ml Gramona Imperial Gran Reserva Catalunya, 2011 Good intensity. Ripe white fruit such us apple and peach. Aniseed notes, fennel. Pleasant on entry, full and creamy on the palate. Velvet-like bubbles. Refreshing finish Port 50ml 375ml 10Y White Port, Quinta do Portal, Portugal This Port Wine impresses by the harmony between the complexity of a old wine (with dry fruits and spices) and its freshness (marked by yellow fruits and floral notes). It has a shiny golden colour showing very good acidity that balances with its spicy and honeyed character. The final is long and fresh inviting for another sip more wines by the glass on the next page...

5 CaVa Cava Torello 225 Brut Nature Gran Reserva, Catalunya, 2012 The palate is rich with buttery notes and a hint of anise and honeysuckle. Pale yellow with golden highlights and fine bubbles. 115ml Cava Gramona Imperial Gran Reserva Catalunya, 2011 Good intensity. Ripe white fruit such us apple and peach. Aniseed notes, fennel. Pleasant on entry, full and creamy on the palate. Velvet-like bubbles. Refreshing finish ml Clot d Encis Rosat Terra Alta, 2016 A blend based principally on Syrah grapes, a grape with a significant expressiveness. The blend also includes red Grenache, albeit in a lesser proportion. The palate is fresh, fruity and full-bodied. Etna Rosato Tenuta delle Terre Nere Sicily, 2015 Fresh and fruity, produced from Nerello Mascalese grape: a wine with a white wine's body and a red one's soul. The bouquet is fruity, with notes of ripe cherry and strawberry, the taste is fresh, lively and well-balanced Fino, Tio Pepe Gonzalez Byass, 5 años 50ml cl 9800 Palo Cortado, Leonor Gonzalez Byass, 12 años Oloroso, Alfonso Gonzalez Byass, 8 años Cristina, Palomino Pedro Ximenez Gonzalez Byass, 30 años Pedro Ximenez, Nectar Gonzalez Byass, 30 años 11500

6 125ml Verdejo, Legaris Rueda, 2015 A wine that is intense on the nose, with a floral bouquet and notes of white fruit intermingled with faint herbal hints. Lots of body on the palate with a long finish and the characteristic bitter aftertaste of the Verdejo varietal 8500 Verdejo, Melior de Matarromera Rueda, 2016 Medium structure, with an acidity touch which gives a noticeable freshness. Elegant fruit flavours with the typical bitter touch of this grape variety at the end Gramona Gessamí Blanco Penedes, % Muscat de Frontignan, 35% Sauvignon Blanc & 25% Gewürztraminer. Aromas of chamomile tea & linden infusion. Pleasant on entry, light bodied & silky on the palate. Fantastic freshness on the finish 2200 Moscatel Seco, Botani Sierras de Malaga, % Muscat Alexandria. Pale straw color. Fresh, fragrant and mature, brimming with the aroma of Muscat grape, apple, mandarin orange and a pinch of wilted flowers. On the palate it is fruity and dry, with notes of citrus and a gentle finish. Matarromera Verdejo Fermentado en Barrica, Rueda, 2015 Pale straw yellow colour with greenish and golden hues. Crisp and very bright. Scents of tropical fruit such as passion fruit and mango, amid herbs, aniseed and white flowers w/ blended touches from its aging. Lengthy, voluminous, cool and elegant at the finish Nadine Ferrand Macon Solutre- Pouilly, 2015 This wine is clear, bright with a beautiful pall gold dress and green color. The nose is fresh, mineral with candied lemon and honey aromas. Tenuta delle Terre Nerre Etna Bianco DOC, Sicily, 2015 A blend of 60% Carricante, 25% Catarratto, 10% Grecanico and 5% Minnella. It delivers aromas of fresh tropical fruits, lemon zest, crushed almonds, herbs, chalky minerals and vanilla blossoms, which leap from the glass.

7 125ml Legaris Roble, Ribera del Duero, % Tinto Fino. Deep purplish red with bluish hues. Very intense aromas on the nose. Prominent notes of red fruit that are interlaced with notes of vanilla from its aging in barrels. The wine is rich with a balanced and rounded mouthfeel Crossos Priorat, 2013 A nice blend of Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cariñena. Aroma which highlights the balsamic and red and black fruits, all accompanied by notes of thyme, orange peel and spices. Terral, Sumarroca Penedes, 2012 A blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah with a small amount of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cherry colour, purple around the edges. Intense bouquet of mature fruit such as blackberry and blueberry, together with cedar and spices. Abadal Franc Pla de Bages, 2016 A conceptual wine of complementary varieties. The unique nature of blending of the traditional local Cabernet Franc, concentrated & generous Tempranillo, elegant & fresh Sumoll. A marriage of toffee and red fruits Bodegas Roda Sela Rioja, 2014 Tempranillo and a little blend of Graciano. It has a clean nose with aromas of bright red fruit, red licorice with a lactic and spicy touch Produttori del Barbaresco Piedmont, 2013 It displays a beautiful garnet red color with brick hues. Aromas of spice, pepper and black cherries. On the palate, it is powerful, firm elegant and ethereal Rento El Hito Corto, Ribera del Duero, 2011 Rento is mostly aged for 18 months in 50 barrels of French oak from coopers. This wine has an intense dark coat with a dark violet tone with significant licks of Burgundy. It has an exquisite and measured structure, both elegant and silky, with a powerful body and a remarkable skeleton of noble well-tamed tannins and a persistent and a long finish Matarromera Crianza, Ribera del Duero, 2011 The nose is cherry-rich and shows the dill and vanilla notes of American oak. The mouth is very full with lots of red and black cherries and some minty herbs

8 Matarromera Reserva Ribera del Duero, 2010 It is round, elegant and very complex, showing a bouquet with fruit like mulberry and blackberry slightly dominating a balanced oak influence, giving hints of vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee, leather, liquorice and different and complex red fruit. Malbec, Festivo Mendoza, % Malbec. Festivo displays true varietal typicity of Malbec from the Uco Valley. Bright notes of violets are present, along with ripe red fruit aromas. In the mouth it is supple and elegant with a long pleasurable finish. Kieninger Maxx Cuvee, Sierras de Malaga, 2013 Garnacha and Tintilla de Rota. Biodynamic wine by EU Certified Organic Winemaker. Ecologic treatment at vineyards and winery. Carbonic maceration, ageing during 13 months in casks of French oak