WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS

Transcription

1 5 WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS Parini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Trebbiano Salmon & beetroot or our traditional fish & chips 2.95 per 125ml 4.40 per 175ml 5.90 per 250ml Finca Valero, Cariñena, Aragon, Spain, Macabeo Perfect for fish without sauces, goats cheese tart & even the pork chop 3.00 per 125ml 4.50 per 175ml 6.00 per 250ml Granfort, Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Salads & smoked salmon. Great with beetroot & pickles because of its acidity 3.20 per 125ml 4.80 per 175ml 6.40 per 250ml Flagstone, Noon Gun, Western Cape, South Africa, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc & Viognier Wild mushroom, chestnut & barley stew, corned beef hash cake 3.20 per 125ml 4.80 per 175ml 6.40 per 250ml Moonriver, Aszar-Neszmely, Észak-Dunántúl, Hungary, Pinot Grigio Pan-fried Welsh seabass or maybe the traditional fish & chips 3.30 per 125ml 4.90 per 175ml 6.60 per 250ml Robert Skalli, Fortant, Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Sauvignon Blanc Shellfish chowder or the scallops 4.00 per 125ml 5.90 per 175ml 8.00 per 250ml Conde Villar, Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal, Alvarinho Lovely food friendly wine. Perfect with Winter vegetable soup or traditional English brawn 4.00 per 125ml 5.90 per 175ml 8.00 per 250ml Three Choirs, Coleridge Hill, Gloucestershire, England, Phoenix & Madeline Angevine Combining spiciness & sweetness - a perfect accompaniment to duck terrine, chop house paté or the smoked mackerel & prawn kedgeree 4.10 per 125ml 6.15 per 175ml 8.20 per 250ml Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Selection, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, 2012 Chenin Blanc Onion soup, fish with sauces & white meat dishes with body & weight 4.40 per 125ml 6.50 per 175ml 8.80 per 250ml Mamaku, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc Delicate white fish such as steamed plaice, soups with cream & goats cheese 4.50 per 125ml 6.70 per 175ml 9.00 per 250ml

2 6 RED WINES BY THE GLASS Parini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Montepulciano d Abruzzo Ideal with meat-driven starters, brown onion soup or the goats cheese tart 2.95 per 125ml 4.40 per 175ml 5.90 per 250ml Granfort, Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Cabernet Sauvignon Another perfect partner for meats, including the roast beef dinner or even The Burger 3.20 per 125ml 4.80 per 175ml 6.40 per 250ml Circa 1778, South Eastern Australia, Australia, Shiraz & Viognier Big but easy-drinking. Great with sausage & mash, steak & kidney pudding per 125ml 4.90 per 175ml 6.60 per 250ml Condesa de Leganza, Crianza, La Mancha, Spain, Tempranillo Salmon & beetroot carpaccio, pork chop or why not the corned beef hash? 3.30 per 125ml 4.90 per 175ml 6.60 per 250ml Legato, Sicily, Italy, Nero d Avola A Sicilian classic - perfect with all stews & slow-cooked meats per 125ml 5.50 per 175ml 7.40 per 250ml Moonriver, Aszar-Neszmely, Észak-Dunántúl, Hungary, Pinot Noir Yes, a Hungarian Pinot Noir that s as good as most French equivalents. Perfect with wild mushroom risotto or slow-braised rosemary lamb shank per 125ml 5.70 per 175ml 7.60 per 250ml Kleine Rust, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa, Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Treat yourself to this with slow-braised rosemary lamb shank or The Burger 4.00 per 125ml 5.90 per 175ml 8.00 per 250ml Robert Skalli, Fortant, Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Merlot Lamb roast dinner, pork belly or the stout braised beef 4.00 per 125ml 5.90 per 175ml 8.00 per 250ml Etchart, Privado, Valle de Cafayate, Salta, Argentina, Malbec The Argentinians really understand beef & wine. Simply, wonderful with steaks per 125ml 6.40 per 175ml 8.60 per 250ml Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Crianza, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo & Garnacha Great with slow-cooked & well seasoned meats like breast of lamb, sausage & mash or the slow-cooked blade of beef 5.30 per 125ml 7.90 per 175ml per 250ml

3 7 ~ ROSÉ WINES BY THE GLASS ~ Bulletin, California, USA, Zinfandel Matching made in heaven with strawberry panna cotta 3.00 per 125ml 4.40 per 175ml 6.00 per 250ml Statua, Sicily, Italy, Pinot Grigio Give it a go with a beetroot salad or beef carpaccio 3.40 per 125ml 5.00 per 175ml 6.80 per 250ml Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, Garnacha & Tempranillo Try it with our steak tartare or scallops 4.20 per 125ml 6.20 per 175ml 8.40 per 250ml ~ SPARKLING WINES BY THE GLASS ~ Conti d Arco, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, N.V Glera 4.00 per 125ml Carr Taylor, Brut, Sussex, England, N.V Reichensteiner & Schonburger Gold, The British Bottlers Institute, per 125ml Mercier, Brut, Epernay, N.V , Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier 7.50 per 125ml Mercier, Brut Rosé, Epernay, N.V , Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier 7.95 per 125ml SHERRY BY THE GLASS Tio Pepe, Gonzalez Byass, Fino, Jerez, Spain, N.V Palomino It works like a missing ingredient with olives or almonds nibbles 3.50 per 50ml 8.00 per 125ml Regency, Amontillado, Jerez, Spain, N.V Palomino It compliments perfectly well fish soup or chop house paté 3.50 per 50ml 8.00 per 125ml Harvey s, Bristol Cream, Spain, N.V Palomino & Pedro Ximenez Why not to try it with our chocolate based desserts 3.50 per 50ml 8.00 per 125ml

4 8 DESSERT WINES BY THE GLASS Bodegas Hidalgo, Triana, Jerez, Spain, N.V Pedro Ximenez 500 ml bottle Caramelised apple sponge, home-made vanilla ice-creams Commended, Decanter World Wine Awards, per 50ml 8.60 per 125ml Campbells, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia, N.V Muscat 375 ml bottle Eccles cake, jam sponge & custard Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards, per 50ml 8.80 per 125ml Nederburg, Noble Late Harvest, Western Cape, South Africa, Chenin Blanc & Muscat 375 ml bottle Dark chocolate marquise, apple bakewell tart, cheeseboard Regional Trophy, Decanter World Wine Awards, per 50ml 9.00 per 125ml Els Pyreneus, Maury, Languedoc-Rousillon, France, Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc & Grenache Gris 500 ml bottle Manchester Tart with coconut ice-cream, burnt egg custard & ginger biscuits 3.05 per 50ml 7.10 per 125ml Château du Seuil, Cérons, Bordeaux, France, Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscadelle 500 ml bottle Apple bakewell tart with toffee ice cream, caramelised apple sponge per 50ml 5.40 per 125ml Château Pierre-Bise, Coteaux du Layon, Loire Valley, France, Chenin Blanc 500 ml bottle Chocolate parfait, lime zest posset with chocolate shortbread 4.20 per 50ml 8.15 per 125ml Royal Tokaji, Blue Label, 5 Puttonyos, Tokaji, Hungary, Furmint, Harslevelu & Sarga Muskotaly 500 ml bottle Black & blue cheesecake, dark chocolate marquise Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards, per 50ml 8.40 per 125ml PORT BY THE GLASS Grahams, LBV, Portugal, per 50ml 8.75 per 125ml Classic match with a blue cheese Sandemans, 20 Year Old Tawny, Portugal, N.V per 50ml per 125ml It works well with our chocolate soup Dow s, Quinta do Bomfim, Portugal, per 50ml per 125ml Perfectly harmonious ultimate digestif Silver, International Wine Challenge, 2011

5 9 CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES While Monty Python argued over what the Romans did for Britain (actually Judea), there is no disputing what they did for the towns of the Champagne Region. They came, they saw & they mined the area s chalk. And they left behind them miles of underground galleries & cellars which now house millions of bottles of this exquisite elixir. The Champagne is divided into five sub-regions: Côtes de Blancs; Montagne de Reims; Vallée de la Marne; Côtes de Sezanne & the Aube. Every listed house has vineyards in these sub-regions & grows three permitted grape varieties:, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier. Once the grapes are harvested towards the end of September or beginning of October, wines are made & must remain in the Roman cellars for at least three years. After this extended rest in the cellars, Champagne reaches our tables; so enjoy it in good company. This is the most sociable of drinks after all. Grape varieties include:, Glera, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Reichensteiner, Schonburger CHAMPAGNE Mercier, Brut, Epernay, N.V. Mercier, Brut Rosé, Epernay, N.V. G.H. Mumm, Reims, N.V. Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Reims, N.V. Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Aÿ, N.V. Veuve Clicquot, Rosé, Reims, N.V. Ruinart, Blanc de Blanc, Reims, N.V. Ruinart, Rosé, Reims, N.V. Bollinger, La Grande Année, Aÿ, 2004 Dom Pérignon, Brut, Epernay, 2003 Krug, Grand Cuvée, Reims, N.V. Dom Pérignon, Brut Rosé, Epernay, SPARKLING WINES Conti d Arco, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, N.V. Glera Torre del Gall, Brut, Reserva, Cava, Spain, 2011 Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada Carr Taylor, Brut, Sussex, England, N.V. Reichensteiner & Schonburger Carr Taylor is unique amongst British sparkling wines. We like it because it s as good as any comparably-priced champagne, with its own very distinctive (let s call it English) flavour. The fruit notes are quite exquisite. It s a very good fizz, with nice little bubbles from, yes, East Sussex. George reckons that if you didn t know this wasn t French, you wouldn t ask. Since the vineyard was founded, it has won over 130 awards including: Gold, The British Bottlers Institute, 2012 Bronze, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Cloudy Bay, Pelorus, Brut, Marlborough, New Zealand, N.V. & Pinot Noir Nyetimber, Classic Cuvée, West Sussex, England, 2009, Pinot Meunier & Pinot Noir

6 10 LIGHT & CRISP WHITE WINES The wines in this section were quite simply made for seafood. Delicate plaice, roasted hake, steamed mussels or even Ticklemore Feta & fig bubble & squeak will all provide a lovely accompaniment. Grape varieties include: Albariño, Grüner Veltliner, Madeline-Angevine, Malvasia, Melon de Bourgogne, Picpoul de Pinet, Pinot Grigio, Reichensteiner, Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval Blanc & Viura FOOD MATCHING GUIDELINES Perfect with feta & goats cheese tarts; plaice, smoked fish & shellfish; chicken, pork & other white meats; ginger, parsley & chives; lime & citrus. I wouldn't add another word. Take your pick GB Parini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2012 Trebbiano Finca Valero, Cariñena, Aragon, Spain, 2012 Macabeo Granfort, Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2012 Moonriver, Aszar-Neszmely, Észak-Dunántúl, Hungary, 2012 Pinot Grigio Vinuva, Veneto, Italy, 2013 Pinot Grigio Marquis de Goulaine, Muscadet, Pays Nantais, Loire Valley, France, 2012 Melon de Bourgogne La Côte Flamenc, Coteaux du Languedoc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2013 Picpoul de Pinet Dinastia Vivanco, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2012 Viura & Malvasia Sharpham, Estate Selection, Devon, England, 2011 Madeline Angevine English & Welsh Wine of the Year, 2010 Denbies, Flint Valley, Surrey, England, N.V. Seyval Blanc & Reichensteiner UK Wine Producer of the Year, IWSC, 2007 Soellner, Wogenrain, Wagram, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2011 Grüner Veltliner Silver, Sommelier Wine Awards, 2010 Rolland & Galareta, Rueda, Spain, 2011 Verdejo Joseph Mellot, Les Collinettes, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France, 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Jean Defaix, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2012 Gold, Sommelier Wine Awards,

7 11 FRUITY & AROMATIC WHITE WINES The nature of these grapes with a little bit of spiciness & little wood interference makes for easy-drinking, fresh wines. Great with lightly spiced dishes. Perfect with Asian food & great with white meats, smoked fish & even black pudding. Grape varieties include: Antăo Vaz, Arinto, Alvarinho, Chenin Blanc, Gargenega, Gerwürztraminer, Huxelrebe, Macabeo, Madeline Angevine, Muscat, Perrum, Phoenix, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Torrontés & Viognier FOOD MATCHING GUIDELINES Scallops & salmon; battered fish; chicken, duck, pork & grilled meats: creamy sauces; onion soup; basil & coriander; cheddar & goats cheese Flagstone, Noon Gun, Western Cape, South Africa, 2013 Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, & Viognier Esporao, Alandra, Alentejo, Portugal, 2012 Antăo Vaz, Perrum, Arinto Robert Skalli, Fortant, Vin de Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Conde Villar, Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal, 2011 Alvarinho Three Choirs, Coleridge Hill, Gloucestershire, England, 2011 Phoenix & Madeline Angevine Three Choirs Martin Fowke was voted UK winemaker of the year in 2008 Mamaku, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Houghton, The Bandit, Western Australia, Australia, 2012 Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon Gold, Sommelier Wine Awards, 2010 Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2012 Robert Skalli, Les Rabassières, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France, 2010 Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Bourboulenc & Clairette Miguel Torres, Viña Esmeralda, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, 2012 Muscat & Gewürztraminer Bronze, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Alamos, Salta, Argentina, 2012 Torrontés Wolf by Ernst Loosen, Pfalz, Germany, 2011 Riesling Bolla, Tufaie, Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy, 2010 Gargenega Wynns, Coonwarra, South Australia, Australia, 2005 Riesling Paul & Philip Zinck, Alsace, France, 2011 Gewürztraminer Huia, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2012 Sauvignon Blanc

8 12 FULL-BODIED, SMOOTH & NUTTY WHITE WINES These wines are so intriguing; you could almost accuse them as being red. Thus, you can match them with slightly richer dishes, heavier sauces & bigger meats. The bigger the oak, the better the match is with meats & big sauces. Why not try one of the s with our breast of lamb, pork chop or even the corned beef hash? Grape varieties include:, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Sémillon & Viognier FOOD MATCHING GUIDELINES Scallops & salmon; battered fish; chicken, duck, pork & grilled meats: creamy sauces; onion soup; basil & coriander; cheddar & goats cheese Stone Barn, California, USA, 2011 California at its best, in the style of southern Burgundy, - George Brgier Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Selection, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, 2012 Chenin Blanc Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011 The Spee Wah Estate, Crooked Mick, Murray Darling, Victoria, Australia, 2013 Viognier Gold, Sommelier Wine Awards, 2013 Hungerford Hill, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, 2009 Sémillon Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011 Domaine Rodet, Château du Mercey, Burgundy, France, 2008 Commended, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Domaine Rolly Gassman, Alsace, France, 2007 Pinot Blanc Wine for the connoisseur. What a character Rolly Gassman is. He can t speak a word of English; however his wines speak for him. - George Bergier Domaine Jean Thomas, St Véran, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France, 2011 Terrazas de Los Andes, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina, 2010 Domaine Trouillet, Pouilly-Fuissé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France, 2010 Domaine Pierre Morey, Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2004 I d have to say it s my favourite wine on the whole current list. - George Bergier

9 13 LIGHT, LIVELY & FRUITY RED WINES These wines are lovely & simple and can be matched with white meat dishes such as our ham hock & smoked chicken terrine, pork chop or Turkey Christmas dinner. Perfect lunchtime drinking. Grape varieties include: Gamay, Grenache, Montepulciano d Abruzzo, & Pinot Noir FOOD MATCHING GUIDELINES Scallops & salmon; battered fish; chicken, duck, pork & grilled meats: creamy sauces; onion soup; basil & coriander; cheddar & goats cheese Parini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2012 Montepulciano d Abruzzo Moonriver, Aszar-Neszmely, Észak-Dunántúl, Hungary, 2012 Pinot Noir Robert Skalli, Reserve, Île de Beauté, Vin de Pays Portes de la Méditerranée, France, 2010 Pinot Noir Mommessin, Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, 2011 Gamay Tim Adams, Bluey s Rock, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2009 Grenache Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2011 Pinot Noir

10 14 SUPPLE, FRAGRANT & EARTHY RED WINES These wines have a wonderful earthy flavour to them; whether that be a hint of spice or maybe even a touch of soil, they are all complex. Dishes with a lot of delicate components or rich sauces will suit them rather wonderfully. Grape varieties include: Corvina, Dornfelder, Graziano, Grenache, Mazuelo, Merlot, Mollinara, Mourvèdre, Nero d Avola, Pinotage, Pinot Noir, Rondinella, Rondo, Syrah & Tempranillo FOOD MATCHING GUIDELINES Scallops & salmon; battered fish; chicken, duck, pork & grilled meats: creamy sauces; onion soup; basil & coriander; cheddar & goats cheese Condesa de Leganza, Crianza, La Mancha, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, 2010 Tempranillo Legato, Sicily, Italy, 2012 Nero d Avola Louis Bernard, Les Pierres Brisées, Côte du Rhône, France, 2012 Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre Robert Skalli, Fortant, Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2012 Merlot Durbanville Hills, Durbanville, Tygerberg, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, 2011 Pinotage Bronze, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Collines de Laure, Rhône Valley, France, 2011 Syrah Gold, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Villa Belvedere, Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso, Veneto, Italy, 2011 Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara Fruity & flavoursome without being overpowering - with northern Italian flavours. I d say this is a lovely Christmas wine. - George Bergier Bookers Vineyard, Dark Harvest, Sussex, England, 2009 Rondo & Dornfelder Commended, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2009 Bronze, International Wine Challenge, 2009 Sharpham, Estate Selection, Devon, England, 2009 Rondo Domaine Roux Père et Fils, La Moutonnière, Burgundy, France, 2011 Pinot Noir Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 1996 Tempranillo, Graziano, Mazuelo

11 15 INTENSE & POWERFUL RED WINES These wines will pack a punch. That is a guarantee. When it comes to matching food & wine, the most important factor, more crucial than flavours or colours, is the weight of the wine. Big wines, like these, need big dishes, packed with flavours & depth, not to mention big portions. Think along the lines of a roast beef or lamb dinner, steak & kidney pudding or maybe the cheese-board. Grape varieties include: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese & Tempranillo FOOD MATCHING GUIDELINES Truffles & wild mushrooms; cheesy sauces; strong cheeses; beef, lamb, game & steaks; casseroles & stews; black pepper & rosemary Granfort, Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Etchart, Privado, Valle de Cafayate, Salta, North Region, Argentina, 2013 Malbec Bronze, International Wine Challenge, 2010 Veramonte, Reserva, Colchagua, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2012 Carmenère Luis Felipe Edwards, Reserva, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile, 2012 Merlot Commended, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Crianza, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2008 Tempranillo & Garnacha Commended, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Enrico Serafino, Barbera d Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2011 Nebbiolo Fattoria di Basciano, Chianti Rufina, Tuscany, Italy, 2011 Sangiovese Gold, International Wine Challenge, 2013 Rolland & Galareta, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2009 Tempranillo Catena, San Carlos, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina, 2011 Cabernet Franc This blew our socks off at the last tasting. Amazing intensity, rich flavours & complexity. - George Bergier Esporao, Reserva, Alentejo, Portugal, 2009 Aragones, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet Terrazas de Los Andes, Selection, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina, 2011 Malbec Miguel Torres, Mas la Plana, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Gold, Sommelier Wine Awards, 2012 Silver, International Wine Challenge, 2007 Château Lamothe-Cissac, Vieille Vignes, Bordeaux, France, 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot l

12 16 RICH & VELVETY RED WINES These wines have the lot: power, flavour, texture & the ability to leave you rosy cheeked. You could say that these are the perfect Christmas wines, should you need warming up after an evening around the markets. We recommend that you try these wines with big flavour dishes & sauces. Grape varieties include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Graciano, Grenache, Mazuelo, Merlot, Molinara, Nebbiolo, Pinotage, Rondinella, Syrah & Tempranillo FOOD MATCHING GUIDELINES Grilled or roasted red meats including steaks; pheasant & duck; venison; wild boar; strong cheeses; rosemary, garlic, basil, chives & pepper Luis Felipe Edwards, Lot 40, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile, 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Silver, Sommelier Wine Awards, 2012 Circa 1778, South Eastern Australia, Australia, 2012 Shiraz & Viognier Kleine Rust, Fairtrade, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, 2012 Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Blackstone, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2011 Merlot Château Bonnet, Reserve, Bordeaux, France, 2009 Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon Flagstone, The Music Room, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Angelo Veglio, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2008 Nebbiolo Franck Massard, Humilitat, Priorat, Catalunya, Spain, 2011 Garnacha Bolla, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy, 2008 Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara Robert Skalli, La Tiare du Pape, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France, 2009 Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011 St. Hallett, Blackwell, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2010 Shiraz A real corker. It s mind blowing. Almost treacle-like. You ve got to try it. GB Gold - Decanter, 2012 Viñedos del Contino, Contino, Reserva, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2007 Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo Man o War, Dreadnought, Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand, 2009 Syrah Gold, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Gold & Best New Zealand Syrah Trophy, International Wine Challenge,

13 17 ROSÉ WINES Rosé is big wine news. The success story of the last five years. They re increasingly popular. We have to say they re increasingly very good. But the million dollar question is, why the massive increase in popularity? Guess what? It s also partly down to global warming: chilled rosé is perfect in hotter weather. It s lovely to drink on its own. It s also a great companion with foods, particularly al fresco dining. Rosé works well with foods that suit both white and red wines. We say: give rosé a try and make your own mind up. Grape varieties include: Garnacha, Pinot Grigio, Tempranillo, Zinfandel FOOD MATCHING GUIDELINES Salmon, hard cheese, cold meats, light sauce dishes, summer fruit desserts Bulletin, California, USA, 2012 Zinfandel Statua, Sicily, Italy, 2012 Pinot Grigio Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2012 Garnacha & Tempranillo Commended, International Wine Challenge,

14 18 DESSERT WINES In this section, it isn't necessarily a case of pairing sweet on sweet. Each of these dessert wines has a slightly different flavour profile, so we ve taken a little bit of time to recommend the desserts that we feel match up rather nicely to your pudding. Grape varieties include: Chenin Blanc, Furmint, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Harslevelu, Muscadelle, Muscat, Pedro Ximenez, Sarga Muskotaly, Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon Campbells, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia, N.V. Muscat Eccles cake, jam sponge & custard Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011 Nederburg, Noble Late Harvest, Western Cape, South Africa, 2010 Chenin Blanc & Muscat Dark chocolate marquise, apple bakewell tart & cheeseboard Regional Trophy, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011 Els Pyreneus, Maury, Languedoc-Rousillon, France, 2011 Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc & Grenache Gris Manchester Tart with coconut ice-cream, burnt egg custard & ginger biscuits. Château du Seuil, Cérons, Bordeaux, France, 2010 Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscadelle Apple bakewell tart with toffee ice cream, caramelised apple sponge with brandy custard. Hidalgo, Triana, Jerez, Spain, N.V. Pedro Ximenez Caramelised apple sponge, home-made ice-creams. Commended, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011 Royal Tokaji, Blue Label, 5 Puttonyos, Tokaji, Hungary, 2007 Furmint, Harslevelu & Sarga Muskotaly Black & blue cheesecake, dark chocolate marquise. Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2013 Château Pierre-Bise, Coteaux du Layon, Loire Valley, France, 2001 Chenin Blanc Chocolate parfait, lime zest posset with chocolate shortbread per 375 ml bottle per 375 ml bottle per 500 ml bottle per 500 ml bottle per 500 ml bottle per 500 ml bottle per 500 ml bottle PORT SELECTION We believe that Port should be a drink savoured at the end of an epic meal, & what better way to enjoy than with our carefully crafted cheese-board. The Ports cover different styles, suiting every palate. Enjoy. Grahams, LBV, 2008 Grahams ports are know for their richness, depth of flavour and powerful, attractive bouquet. Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011 Sandemans, 20 Year Old Tawny Stands out for its length, freshness & fabulous finish. Gold, International Wine Challenge, 2011 Dows, Quinta do Bomfim, 1999 Vanilla scented oak, mulberries & winter fruit cake. Perfectly harmonious. Silver, International Wine Challenge, per bottle per bottle per bottle

15 19 BIN END WINES WHITES Bin end wines are special purchases, where stocks are limited. They are the end of lines and particular vintages from wholesalers and specialist importers. Because of this they are often exceptional value. George chooses wines which tickle his fancy. Top wines from top producers - personal favourites. The section includes some very fine and rare wines. Well worth a look or a personal recommendation. He s included a few notes to inform your selection. These cover a much broader price range than the standard list. They re also one of the things which make the Chop House different. As the Dutch say, op is op. When they re gone, they re gone. Domaine la Croix Belle, Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2012 Vermentino & Sauvignon Blanc Masseria Trajone, Frascati, Lazio, Italy, 2011 Malvasia Bianca & Bombino It's light, unoaked, crisp and zesty. Aromas of apples, pears and white flowers unfurl in the glass and fresh, ripe fruits fill the palate. Its brisk, racy finish and crisp acidity makes this white a winner with seafood, fish, and light pasta dishes. J.Moreau et Fils, Vin de France, France, 2011 Vermentino Les Combes, Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône Valley, France, 2010 Grenache, Viognier & Clairette Veramonte, Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua, Chile, 2011 Caruso & Minini, Terre di Guimara, Marsala, Sicily, Italy, 2011 Grecanico It s a cracking wine. Listed after my visit to Sicily in 2010, - George Bergier Cuatro Rayas, Agricola Castillana, Rueda, Castilla y Leon, Spain, 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Durbanville Hills, Durbanville, Tygerberg, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, 2012 Sauvignon Blanc This Sauvignon Blanc boasts seamlessly layered flavours ranging from tropical fruit to fig, lime, guava and gooseberry, leading up to a crisp finish. Pale green in colour, this wine is a combination of fruit flavours and green pepper with a crisp acidity and full mouth-feel. On the nose, it boasts a delightful combination of papaya, grapefruit, lime and winter melon with green fig and prickly pear flavours coming to the surface as the wine changes temperature. Durbanville Hills, Durbanville, Tygerberg, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, 2012 Domaine la Croix Belle, Côtes de Thongue, South West France, France,

16 20 Tabali, Reserva Especial, Limari Valley, Coquimbo, Chile, 2009 From one of Chile's most unique vineyard sites, located on a chalky river terrace just 12km from the Pacific coast, ideal for creation of cool-climate styles. This premium comes from the best parts of the vineyard and is oak-aged for 10 months. Bastianich, Vigne Orsone, Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy, 2012 Friulano Italian cousin of Sauvignon Blanc - Friulano (Sauvignon Vert) tastes like a crossing between famous Sauvignon Blanc and even more famous Pinot Grigio. Very pleasant, soft-textured white with pretty varietal notes of ripe peaches, mint and flowers... good length... terrific value. St. Cosme, Little James, Vin de Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2012 Sauvignon Blanc & Viognier EU Producer of the Year, SWA, 2012 Leiras, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain, 2012 Albariño Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011 Domaine Rijckaert, Les Sarres, Côtes du Jura, Jura, France, 2010 Domaine des Marronniers, Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Burgundy, France, 2010 Petaluma, Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia, 2009 Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2012 Louis Jadot, Puligny Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2007 The Grand Cru vineyards of Puligny Montrachet are regarded as some of the best in the world, let alone Burgundy. Bright gold in colour, long flavour, succulent & intense. A great wine from a great producer, it has all the hallmarks of a truly world class. Odd though it may seem, this wine represents great value. I just love this wine! GB

17 21 BIN ENDS WINES REDS Caruso & Minini, Terre di Guimara, Marsala, Sicily, Italy, 2012 Frappato Domaine Michele Bettili, Hesaurum, Veneto, Italy, 2009 Corvina & Cabernet Sauvignon Miguel Torres, Mas Rabell, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, 2012 Grenache Gaston Hochar, Château Musar Mosaic, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2010 Syrah, Cinsault & Cabernet Sauvignon Château Musar was established in the Bekaa Valley in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, although it has been run by his two sons Serge & Ronald since Just north of Beirut, this location was ravaged by civil war & placed demands on the family that most winemakers do not experience. Battle raged around the vines throughout the 1983 harvest & Serge had to be smuggled in by a small boat to make his wine. Similar conditions were endured in 1988 & Deep scarlet in colour, the nose displays mature red cherry, blackcurrant, tropical fruit & violets. On the palate, the velvety soft tannins reveal ripe red cherries, pear & blackberries, mixed with peppery cinnamon spice & chocolate on the long finish. A nice match for our corned beef hash, liver & bacon or sausages & mash. St. Cosme, Little James, Vin de Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, N.V. Grenache Pedra Basta, Alentejano, Portugal, 2009 Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet & Cabernet Sauvignon Richard Mayson, the owner of this winery & a really good friend of mine, is regarded as one of the world s leading experts on Port & Madeira. Made in Southern Portugal from the Aragonez grape, in very small quantities, this is their answer to Spain s Tempranillo. In fact, George believes this is his best wine. It s really BIG. A peppery, spicy, massively full-bodied wine, perfect with meat dishes & heavy sauces. Once tasted, you will come back to it again & again. Alain Jaume et Fils, Haut du Brun, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France, 2011 Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre A wine for the brave. It carries a big punch: rich & spicy but still easy drinking. Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Reserva, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2005 Tempranillo, Garnacha& Mazuelo Rioja produces Spain's flagship red wines. Don Jacobo is not the most popular wine from Rioja in UK (yet) but in Spain it s a star. You can find it on most wine lists at Michelin star establishments. A wine spends about 25 months in oak barrels in cool cellars before being bottled and then aged for 2 more years. It is traditional in style with the developed fruit you would expect from a mature Rioja from one of the region's better producers

18 22 Gaston Hochar, Château Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan & Cinsault The legendary Lebanese wine from the legendary winemaker who lost only two (yes, just two) vintages to the long-running civil war. No one can say that the Hochar family are not truly dedicated to their craft. French farmers might be militant sometimes, but they don t really compare to Hezbollah, do they? This is one of their best vintages & features their most appealing blend. I know because I ve tasted them all back to 1985 GB. The perfect match for all lamb dishes, from Shepherds Pie to rack of lamb. Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Domaine de Baron Arques, Limoux, France, 2004 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache & Malbec This is intended to become the Opus One of France. Its Bordeaux-style blend is very deep & dark with a violet tint, opens on fresh blackberry & bilberry aromas with touches of strawberry & cherry. Round & smooth in the mouth, it has a rich, wellrounded structure & a silky mid-palate, elegantly combining distinguished tannins with generous flavours. The highly expressive finish, full, powerful & pleasantly textured, is characteristic of a wine with considerable potential. George tasted this vintage last Christmas. It is obviously now reaching its peak. It was simply stunning. Part of a barrel exclusively reserved by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild for the chop houses BIN ENDS WINES - ROSÉ Rosé de l Hospitalet, Vin de Pays d Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2010 Grenache BIN END WINES - SPARKLING Hush Heath Estate, Balfour, Brut Rosé, Kent, England, 2008 Pinot Noir, & Pinot Meunier A beautiful example of an English rosé, this wine has a wonderful colour to it. The palate begins with a creamy mousse which opens into a light fruitiness. Excellent balance of fruit & acidity which makes this a serious contender for one of the top wines in the country. Decanter World Wine Awards - Gold Award