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2 SHERRY FLIGHTS Perhaps you are a newcomer to the world of sherry, or maybe you just can't make up your mind about which to choose - either way our sherry "flights" are the perfect solution. Each flight consists of three different sherries giving you the opportunity to explore the nuances of each style. For newcomers we would recommend the Introduction Flight (No.1) to establish where your taste lies, whilst for the more experienced sherry drinker the remaining 7 flights allow the taster to explore the differences between three sherries of a similar style back to back. All flights consist of one 50ml measure of each featured sherry. 3 x 50ml Flight No.1 - Introduction Flight Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Gonzalez Byass Vina AB Amontillado Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso Flight No. 2 - Fino Triangle Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Antonio Barbadillo Solear Manzanilla Emilio Lustau Puerto Fino Flight No.3 - Amontillados Gonzalez Byass Vina AB Amontillado Emilio Lustau Los Arcos Amontillado Antonio Barbadillo Principe Amontillado Flight No. 4 - Olorosos Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso Emilio Lustau Don Nuno Oloroso Valdespino Don Gonzalo Oloroso Flight No. 5 - Palo Cortados Gonzalez Byass Leonor Palo Cortado Lustau Almancenista Vides Palo Cortado Antonio Barbadillo Gascon Obispo Palo Cortado Flight No. 6 - Creams & Moscatel Gonzalez Byass Solera 1847 Cream Sherry Emilio Lustau Old East India Cream Sherry Emilio Lustau Emilin Moscatel Flight No. 7 - Pedro Ximenez (PX) Gonzalez Byass Nectar PX Emilio Lustau San Emilio PX Gonzalez Byass Noe VORS PX Flight No. 8 - Very Rare Sherries Gonzalez Byass Del Duque Amontillado Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Oloroso Gonzales Byass Apostoles Palo Cortado

3 FINO Fino sherry is produced from a total fermentation process of Palomino grape must. The must is fortified & aged in American oak barrels under a layer of yeast ('flor') which prevents its oxidation. The 'solera' ageing process results in a wine which maintains consistent characteristics. Fino is typically light & delicate on the palate with a fresh aftertaste reminiscent of almonds. Fino is a perfect aperitif or an ideal accompaniment to cured meats, olives, nuts & fish. 100ml 375ml 750ml Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Valdespino Inocente Emilio Lustau Puerto Fino MANZANILLA Like Fino, Manzanilla sherry is produced by means of the solera system, only in this case the whole process has to be carried out in Sanlucar de Barrameda on the Atlantic coast. The climactic conditions in this area result in a sherry which is subtly different to the fino produced a few miles inland in Jerez. It retains the dry lightness of fino but also possesses a salty freshness which lingers into the aftertaste. Manzanilla makes a perfect aperitif or is best paired with fish or salty foods. 100ml Antonio Barbadillo Manzanilla 4.00 Antonio Barbadillo Manzanilla Solear 4.50 Emilio Lustau Papirusa ml 750ml

4 AMONTILLADO Amontillado sherry is the result of two ageing processes. It begins life as a fino (or manzanilla) ageing biologically under a layer of 'flor'. After a given time the flor disappears & the wine continues to age in contact with oxygen. This combination of ageing processes results in a very complex and interesting wine combining the sharp freshness of a fino with a more rounded nutty finish. Amontillado makes a perfect aperitif or is best paired with vegetable dishes, white meat, fish or mature cheese. 100ml 750ml Delgado Zuleta Amontillado (med dry) Gonzalez Byass Vina AB Amontillado Emilio Lustau Los Arcos Amontillado Antonio Barbadillo Principe Amontillado OLOROSO Oloroso sherry is the product of purely oxidative ageing. Fortified from the start to prevent any development of 'flor', the wine is in constant contact with oxygen which results in a rich mahogany colour & its characteristic complexity. Oloroso is nutty & earthy on the nose with a full bodied smoothness on the palate & a dry finish. Oloroso makes a perfect aperitif but is also an ideal accompaniment to red meat, game & mature cheese. 100ml 750ml Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso Emilio Lustau Don Nuno Oloroso Lustau Emperatriz Eugenia Oloroso Valdespina Don Gonzalo Oloroso

5 PALO CORTADO This is a very special wine combining the aroma of an amontillado with the full bodied richness associated with an oloroso. Traditionally 'Butts' are identified by tasters at an early stage as having certain specific characteristics that make this style of the sherry so distinctive. The wine is then fortified to 17% to kill off the flor so that the oxidative ageing can begin. A complex bouquet with hints of citrus, nuts & herbs combine with a smooth, deep & well balanced sensation on the palate with an aromatic aftertaste. Palo Cortado is an ideal accompaniment to cheeses, nuts & rich stews. 100ml Gonzalez Byass Leonor 4.75 Emilio Lustau Almancenista Vides 8.80 Antonio Barbadillo Gascon Obispo ml 750ml OLOROSO DULCE (CREAM SHERRY) Sweet oloroso or cream sherry is produced by blending dry olorosos with sweeter wines. The sweeter wine, generally PX, makes up around 25% of the blend resulting in a sherry which still retains some of the complex characteristics of the oloroso but with an additional rich sweetness. The large scale production of some of the brands of cream sherry has left it with a poor reputation, the sherry that we all associate with granny's sideboard, these however are in a different league. An Oloroso Dulce is best enjoyed on its own or with desserts & cheeses. 75ml 750ml Gonzalez Byass Solera Emilio Lustau Capataz Andres Delux Emilio Lustau Old East India

6 SWEET SHERRY Made from Pedro Ximenez (PX) or more unusually Moscatel grape varieties, these sherries are naturally sweet, the grapes having been left out in the sun to turn into raisins before being processed. The oxidative ageing process concentrates the aromatic qualities of these wines to produce sumptuous, rich, sweet wines. Again these wines are amazing on their own or with desserts & cheeses. 75ml 750ml Gonzalez Byass Nectar PX Emilio Lustau Emilin Moscatel Emilio Lustau San Emilio PX ml 375ML Special Old Sherry Del Duque Amontillado This sherry spends its first 4 years as Tio Pepe before spending a further 4 years in the Vina AB Solera system before being transferred to the Del Duque Solera for a final 22 years. It is a bone dry sherry showing an incredible concentration of flavours from decades of oxidation and evaporation. Apostoles Palo Cortado/PX To produce this wine palomino grapes and PX grapes are pressed & fermented separately & both then spend 12 years in separate Soleras before being blended to spend 18 years in the Apostoles Solera. Although appearing sweet on the nose, this sherry is medium dry on the palate with flavours of fig & raisin balanced with caramel, vanilla & nuts. Matusalem Oloroso/PX The Oloroso and PX spend 15 years in their own Solera before being blended together to spend a further 15 years in the Matusalem Solera. This is a beautifully sweet Oloroso with profound flavours of dried fruits & spices. Perfect with chesses or a dessert. Noe PX The Pedro Ximenez grapes are harvested & left to bake in the sun for up to 4 weeks before pressing, which yields small quantities of very concentrated, sweet brown nectar. The wine spends 30 years in the Noe Solera before bottling. At 450 grams per litre of residual sugar, it is one of the sweetest wines in the World & can be a dessert in its own right.

7 SPANISH VERMOUTHS Vermut is a Spanish institution, not just another ingredient in a range of trendy cocktails. The Spanish prefer to enjoy their Vermut neat over ice, with a twist of orange & an olive. Try it and you will appreciate why. Vermut starts its life as a white wine. It is aromatised & fortified by the addition of numerous botanicals (including wormwood, anjelica root, cinnamon & orange peel) and a little grape spirit. Following this it is usually sweetened by the addition of caramelised sugar, which also results in its rich, dark amber colour. Historically, Reus near Barcelona has been at the centre of Spanish Vermut production, but more recently other wine producing areas have started to make Vermut alongside some of their more traditional styles. We have a small selection for you to try. All served in 175ml measures over ice with a twist of orange peel & a green olive

SHERRY COCKTAILS 6.95 each Vanilla Spice Tio Pepe Fino Sherry mixed with 'Cuarenta y Tres' Spiced vanilla liqueur, apple juice, dry ginger ale & finished with a squeeze of lime.

8 SHERRY COCKTAILS 6.95 each Vanilla Spice Tio Pepe Fino Sherry mixed with 'Cuarenta y Tres' Spiced vanilla liqueur, apple juice, dry ginger ale & finished with a squeeze of lime. White Spaniard PX Nectar Sherry mixed with vodka and cream & finished with orange zest & grated nutmeg Orange Breeze AB Manzanilla, Cointreau & orange juice - short & strong Sweet Volley Solear 1847 Cream Sherry, vodka & Disaronno served long with a splash of soda & a squeeze of fresh orange CAVA COCKTAILS 5.95 EACH APEROL SPRITZ Aperol & cava topped with soda FEDERICA FIZZ Delicious Arancella liqueur topped with cava CELESTINO CON CAVA Zingy limoncello liqueur topped with cava Virgin Sangria Non alcoholic 3.50 A fruity mix of cranberry, elderflower & orange with fresh fruit

9 BUBBLY Vilarnau is a prestigious name in the Cava producing area of Penendes. Founded in 1948 the winery specialises in hand crafted, high end Cava made predominantly from grapes grown under organic conditions without the use of pesticides. Vilarnau Cava Brut - Penedes (v) 125ml Made using the traditional Champagne method, this dry white Cava is beautifully balanced & the perfect way to start a meal. Vilarnau Cava Brut Rosado - Penedes (v) The 10% Pinot Noir in this dry rose Cava gives it a beautiful deep colour with a concentration of raspberry & strawberry flavours. Vilarnau Cava Demi Sec - Penedes (v) A lovely off dry fizz, great with a light meal or simply on its own. Albert de Vilarnau by Miro (aka Glop ) This is a very exclusive barrel fermented Cava of limited production which outclasses many vintage champagnes. It has wonderful balance between mature fruits & oak, tiny bubbles & a long after-taste PITCHERS Red, White or Rose Sangria 1ltr Our own Ambiente blend of Sangria made with your choice of red, white or rose wine. Rebujito A refreshing spritzer of Manzanilla sherry & lemonade. Pimms Pimms No.1 & lemonade served with cucumber, mint & strawberries 14.95

10 RED WINE 175ml* 250ml Las Corazas, Tempranillo (v) A medium bodied quaffable red Pedrera Monastrell - Jumilla A rounded & full bodied wine from this up and coming region of Spain. Los Condes Crianza Tempranillo/ Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe soft fruit aromas with flavours of mulberries & quince, backed up with spices & elegant touches of oak. Dominio de Requeno Bobal Valencia (v) Something a little different - Bobal is the grape of Valencia which produces a deeply coloured, velvety, medium bodied wine Bodegas Navajas Tinto - Rioja A young Rioja which has a light smoky, spicy quality after six months in oak. Bosque Real Merlot - Castilla y Leon (v) A classic Merlot with a full smooth texture, ripe fruit and a touch of toasty oak. Beronia Crianza Rioja This Rioja is 90% Tempranillo with a splash of Garnacha & Mazuelo & spends 12 months in oak. It is packed full of ripe fruit with a hint of chocolate. Finca Constancia 'Parcela 23' Tempranillo Castilla la Mancha Parcela 23 is the product of the best 3 hectare plot of Tempranillo vines on the estate resulting in a wine deep in colour with a concentration of ripe black fruit flavour following 6 months maturation in new French oak. Finca Constancia Parcela 12' Graciano 2013-Castilla la Mancha Intense aromas of redcurrants, cassis, cranberries with floral notes & subtle vanilla from the barrel aging. A powerful wine which has mellowed perfectly. Vinas del Vero 'La Miranda de Secastilla' Garnacha Tinto Somontano This wine is predominantly Garnacha with a splash of Syrah and spends 8 months in new French oak. It is full of black cherry & plum flavours with a long silky finish. Matarromera Melior Ribera del Duero % Tempranillo from the prestigious Valbuena de Duero area, packed with fruit flavours, heavy spice & fine silky tannins following 6 months in new French oak.

11 175ml* 250ml Cedro do Noval Duriense, Portugal From the same family as our ports, find out for yourself why it has been awarded 92 Parker Points. Beronia Reserva Rioja Matured for 36 months in French & American oak barrels, this Reserva has intense flavours of black fruit, liquorice, chocolate & cloves. Finca Moncloa Syrah/Cabernet/ Tintilla de Rota Cadiz A full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah blend with fine, ripe tannins, superb complexity & a touch of sweetness from the Tintilla de Rota grown only in the Cadiz DO. Valpiculata Puertas Novas Crianza, Toro Limited production wine from a 15 hectare parcel of bush vines that vary in age between 40 & 100 years. The wine has aromas of bright fruit with scents of red berries with a hint of smoke. A robust, yet refined wine with great balance between fruit & acidity. Formiga de Vellut 2013, Priorat A Catalonian red with concentrated rich fruit, a hint of spice & a long finish. Museum Reserva Cigales This is a real gentle giant of a wine, elegant & silky with soft, round & balanced tannins & spiced red fruits on the nose.

12 WHITE WINE 175ml* 250ml Las Corazas, Macabeo (v) 3.75 A soft, easy drinking dry wine with hints of guava & apricot Vinas del Vero, Macabeo/Chardonnay - Somontano (v) A ripe & juicy wine bursting with citrus & tropical fruit flavours. Perfect to sip in the bar or to partner a lightly flavoured dish. Fuenteseca, MacabeoSauvignon Blanc (o) 4.20 A slightly fruity dry wine with undertones of peach Navajas Blanco 2015-Rioja (v) Arguably the ultimate white wine to accompany tapas! Unoaked, dry & bright. Bodega Gotica Badajo,Verdejo Rueda Dry & refreshing this medium bodied Rueda has a real grapefruit zing. Tres Pueblos, Macabeo Viognier A medium bodied white with expressive aromas of candied peel & melon, & luscious flavours of ripe pears & apricots. Rezabal Txakoli A light, unusual white from the Basque Country with masses of spritzy, floral, mineral laced fruits. Vinas del Vero, Gewurztraminer Somontano (v) A classic Gewurztraminer bursting with fruit complexity with a hint of sweetness but with a balance of natural acidity that gives it a beautiful clean finish. Finca Constancia 'Parcela 52' Verdejo Castilla la Mancha (v) Parcela 52 is the very best 3 hectare plot of Verdejo grapes on the estate and after 6 months of maturation the resulting wine is notable for its tropical fruit flavours with a subtle hint of spice. Vinas del Vero 'La Miranda de Secastilla Garnacha Blanca Somontano (v) This rare and elegant style of dry white wine shows rich and complex aromas of stone fruit, mineral & spice.

13 175ml* 250ml Beronia Alberiño Coleccion Rioja 6.05 A rich, well balanced barrel fermented oaky white Pazos de Lusco Alberiño Rias Baixas Meaning sunset in the local Galician dialect, Lusco is vibrant & bright. It has a powerful nose with aromas of fresh herbs, tropical fruits & floral tones. Fresh & complex on the palate, this wine is unctuous, soft & refined. Viña Somoza Sobre Lias Godello Valeorras Made entirely from Godello grapes & aged on the lees sobre lias for 3 months. This is a rich bodied white with a creamy texture & ripe apple notes.. ROSE WINE Las Corazas, Tempranillo Rosado (v) 3.75 A light, dry rose ideal with tapas or on its own Viñas del Vero Tempranillo/Cabernet - Somontano An off dry rosado that is deep in colour and with flavours of raspberry & cherry. Navajas Rosado Rioja Made from Viura & Tempranillo grapes this rose has soft aromas of red fruit & is light, fresh & fruity on the palate. The perfect accompaniment to fish & seafood. *all wines sold by the glass are also available in a smaller measure of 125ml. (v) suitable for vegetarians (o) organically produced

14 DESSERT WINE Menade Sauvignon Dulce - Rueda 2014 (o)(v) A light sweet dessert wine with floral undertones 75ml 37.5cl BOTTLE ml 50cl PX Piedra Luenga Montilla -Moriles (o) (v) 5.00 A young amber coloured PX, lighter than its sherry counterpart. 75ml cl Libamus Dulce de Mencia,Bierzo A delicious light, sweet red wine best paired with blue cheese, nuts or pastries. or why not try a flight of all three of the above ( 3 x 50ml) for perfect with our Plato de Postre. PORT 50ml Quinta do Noval is a renowned, historic producer based in the Douro valley of Portugal. Noval 10yo Tawny 4.00 A deliciously fresh style with intense fruits this port is best paired with fruit or nut based desserts or cheese. Quinta do Noval LBV Unfiltered Made only with the noble grape varieties only from the Quinta, trodden by foot & unfiltered. The perfect end to a good meal.

15 SPIRITS, LIQUEURS & APERITIFS All served as 35ml measures unless stated. Mixers not included. Vodka Absolut (40%) Gin Larios Dry (37.51) Hendricks (44%) Irish Jamesons (40%) Bourbon Jack Daniels (40%) Bulliet 10 YO (45%) Scotch Auchentoshan (43%) Glenmorangie 10 Y.O. (40%) Rum Captain Morgan White (37.5%) Captain Morgan Original Spiced (35%) Captain Morgan Dark (40%) Tequilla Jose Cuervo Especial Reposado Gold (38%) Brandy Soberano (36%) Le Panto PX Aged (36%) Aperitifs & Vermouth Campari (40%) Martini Extra Dry (15%) (50ml) Pimms No 1 (25%) (50ml) Liqueurs & Digestifs Baileys (17%) (50ml) Cabarello (25%) (50ml) Disaronno - Amaretto (28%) Luxardo Sambuca White/Black (38%) Licor 43 (31%) Southern Comfort (35%) Tia Maria (20%) (50ml) Archers Peach Schnapps (18% ) Drambuie (40%) Federica Arancello (30%) Celestino Limoncello (30%) Cointreau (40%)

16 BEER, LAGER, CIDER Estrella Galicia Draft Lager 4.7% (v) Pint ½ Pint Estrella Inedit 4.8% The ultimate diners lager (75cl ) Estrella Galicia 1906 Black Coupage 7.2% Limited edition dark lager (330ml ) Alhambra Reserva 6.4% Premium Spanish lager (330ml ) Estrella Galicia 0,0 Alcohol free Spanish lager (250ml) Cruz Campo 4.8% Seville s classic lager (330ml ) El Gaitero 5.5% Dry Spanish cider (330ml ) El Gaitero Red Grape Cider 4.0% (500ml ) Ambiente Ale 3.9% (500ml ) A proper Yorkshire bitter brewed in Malton SOFT DRINKS Still Mineral Water (1ltr) Sparkling Water (750ml) Sparkling Water (250ml) Pepsi/ Diet Pepsi/ Lemonade (330ml) Appletiser (275ml ) Fentiman s Ginger Beer (275ml ) Yorkshire Apple Juice (275ml) Pure Orange Juice/ Cranberry Juice (275ml) Yorkshire Elderflower & Soda(330ml) Tomato Juice/ Canada Dry/ Tonic/ Slimline Tonic (125ml )

Flight No.1 - Introduction Flight 6.25 Flight No. 2 - Fino Triangle 7.50 Flight No.3 - Amontillados 8.95 Flight No. 4 - Olorosos 9.

Flight No.1 - Introduction Flight 6.25 Flight No. 2 - Fino Triangle 7.50 Flight No.3 - Amontillados 8.95 Flight No. 4 - Olorosos 9. d i u L iq Re t n e m fresh SHERRY FLIGHTS Perhaps you are a newcomer to the world of sherry, or maybe you just can't make up your mind about which to choose - either way our sherry "flights" are the perfect