Wine. Taste Guide. White Wine - Rated from 1-9. Number 1 being the driest and 9 being the sweetest.

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1 Wine Taste Guide White Wine - Rated from 1-9. Number 1 being the driest and 9 being the sweetest. Red Wine - Rated from A - E. A being the lightest and E being the most full-bodied. Vintages may vary.

2 white Wine 1 1 b Crusan Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne the freshness of this aromatic, fruity wine is preserved by cool temperatures. 2 5 j Liebfraumilch Rheinhessen, J Brader Germany NV A delicious grapey style with light floral aromas and a lingering freshness. 3 2 b Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 66 Sauvignon Blanc, Rapel Valley chile 2010/11 hand harvested, gently pressed to retain the natural fruit aromas and flavour of citrus fruit, melon, pineapple and pear. 4 2 c Flagstone Noon Gun Cape Blend, Western Cape south Africa 2009/10 intense, aromatic, tropical fruit flavours spiked with a wedge of orange peel and a sprinkling of baking spice. 5 2 a Pinot Grigio di Pavia, Collezione Marchesini italy 2009/10 Lovely buttery, crisp and dry style with typical pear fruit from this area of central northern Italy in the southern section of Lombardy. 6 2 c Veramonte Chardonnay Reserva, Casablanca Valley chile 2009/10 Vibrant and crisp aromas of citrus coupled with green apple and pineapple flavours followed by a hint of vanilla oak. 7 2 b Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Gewürztraminer, Rapel Valley chile 2009/10 Perfect topography produces a classic example of this aromatic grape; big flavours of Lychees, apricots, honey and warm spice. 8 1 b Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough new Zealand 2010/11 A rich cocktail of passionfruit, tangerine and ripe peach with an underlying hint of grassy complexity and a crisp, dry, lingering finish. 9 2 b Drylands Dry Riesling, Marlborough new Zealand 2007/11 Aromas of flora and citrus fruits accompanied by lively grapefruit, lime and honeysuckle a Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Piccini italy 2009/10 Fragrant hawthorns and wildflowers with gentle peach and lime; lively with a refreshing finish a Chablis, Paul Deloux Flowery, lively, fresh and mouth-watering with a crisp fruity palate and that flinty backbone only found in true Chablis b Sancerre, Les Collinettes, Joseph Mellot Stylish and crisp aromas of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavours, linked with a clean finish, from one of the finest and most dynamic producers a Gavi di Gavi La Toledana, Domini Villa Lanata italy 2009/10 this excellent producer crafts this refreshing gooseberry and mineral style with delicate floral hints, dry but not austere.

3 red Wine 14 B e Crusan Grenache-Merlot, Pays d Oc A blend producing a lovely soft round wine with fresh fruity blackberry and hints of pepper. 15 C f Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot, Rapel Valley, 2010/ chile 2010/11 Soft, smooth, approachable Merlot with rounded cherries and spiced plums. 16 B f Flagstone Longitude Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Malbec, Western Cape south Africa 2008/9 Plenty of dark berry fruits on the nose, again appearing on the juicy palate which finishes soft and lingering. 17 C g Berri Estates Shiraz, SE Australia australia 2008/9 Medium-bodied and fruity with raspberry, cherry and plum, complemented by vanilla spices. 18 C f Cullinan View Pinotage, Robertson south Africa 2010/11 rich, full and spicy with good levels of fruit aromas and flavour, made with South Africa s own grape variety. 19 D g Finca Flichman Reserva Malbec Oak-Aged, Mendoza argentina 2009/10 Superb intensity with heady richness and ripe, delicious red berry warmth, typically earthy in character and thriving in this climate. 20 C f Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza Tinto, Bodegas Corral spain 2006/7 Abundant bright raspberry aromas mingle with sumptuous cherries and layered with a creamy barrique character. 21 B f Fleurie Domaine de Prion, E. Loron et Fils France 2007/8 A family domaine in a cru sometimes called The Queen of Beaujolais. Lively and fresh with flavours of warm, summer berry pudding. 22 C f Château Lyonnat, Lussac Saint-Émilion France 2005/6 A small district of St Émilion with a common terrain, the style is full of soft plums and brambly cassis flavours. 23 D h Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve de l Arnesque France 2008/9 Uncover the secret of Galets and how they help to exude such heady spiced berry abundance laden with generous creamy oak. 24 C g Barbera d Alba Suculé, Domini Villa Lanata italy 2007/8 hand-picked Barbera grapes from this estate exude ripe black cherry softness with a rich spicy finish. Full-bodied and rich mellow flavour. 25 B h Nuits-Saint-Georges, Paul Deloux France 2008 A velvety example with ripe cherry and blackberry fruit mingling with oak-spice notes. 26 B h Gevrey-Chambertin, Louis Jadot France 2006 red berry rapture, bottle bursting, vibrant richness.

4 rosé Wine 31 5 o Whispering Hills White Zinfandel, California usa 2010/11 Loads of fresh summer-fruit flavours and lively acidity. Medium-bodied to appeal to most palates, California s own Zinfandel i Kleine Zalze Gamay Noir Rosé, Coastal Region south Africa 2010/11 Salmon coloured rosé, bursting with strawberry and raspberry fruit flavours i Château Montcabrier Rosé, Bordeaux Supérieur France 2010 A blend of Cabernet and Merlot which delivers delicious, lively raspberry and strawberry fruit flavours i Coteaux d Aix-en-Provence, Château de Beaulieu A round full flavoured style with summer fruit flavours and hints of Mediterranean herbs. Sparkling Wine 35 2 Codorníu Clásico 1872 Brut, Cava spain NV Classy, dry, sparkling wine, this renowned House choose to use the traditional Spanish varieties of Parellada, Xarel-lo and Macabeo Prosecco Extra Dry, Fantinel italy NV Fresh, dry and fruity. A pleasant and extremely elegant bouquet with delightful, floral-based hints. A smooth, velvety and poetic flavour.

5 Champagne 37 1 Duval-Leroy Brut A fresh, modern style and the only Champagne selected by the Wine Spectator in its 100 Most Exciting Wines of Piper-Heidsieck Brut Young, lively fruit flavours, a fresh, vivid aroma and assertive crispness characterise this vivacious Champagne Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial A well known blend of older reserves with young wines to ensure a consistency of this flowery aroma and warm biscuit hints Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut With a reputation for being big and full-flavoured, the richness and yeasty tones give a long stylish finish Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Brut A prestige cuvée renowned for great length and elegance, these bubbles are also bursting with seductive, ripe berry richness Krug Grande Cuvée Brut different vintages marry in complete harmony with such balance and opulent depths. Magnificent richness and definitively worthy of its great heritage Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage Brut Fresh, red berry aromas and a hint of spice on the nose. Predominantly made from Pinot Noir, the palate is well structured with hints of ripe, red fruit flavours and a crisp, lively mousse Taittinger Prestige Brut Rosé Stylish and dry with delicious summer fruit aromas and a long, full-bodied flavour typical of Pinot Noir based Champagnes Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut the briefest liaison with grape skins tantalisingly leaves this delicate colour yet exudes a floral fragrance evolving soft red berry richness. Dessert Wine 46 8 k Château du Seuil, Cérons rich, luscious and sweet with a pronounced honeyed bouquet and fresh citrus flavours.

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7 sommeliers choice 37 B c Rare Vineyards Marsanne-Viognier, Pays d Oc Soft and aromatic with notes of peach blossom and citrus on the deliciously refreshing finish d Chardonnay Sicilia Grand Cru, Rapitalà italy 2007/8 Wonderful Chardonnay from the exciting New Old World of Sicily. Warm, soft and smooth tropical fruits with firm vanilla-oak notes b Maycas del Limarí Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Limarí Valley chile 2008/9 Cool-climate Chile at its best with this vibrant, fresh bright Sauvignon from Limari valley: trademark gooseberries and grapefruit i Fortius Rosado Navarra spain 2009/10 A combination of Tempranillo and Merlot leave this brimming with summer fruit aromas and great freshness i Château du Seuil, Bordeaux Rosé France 2008 Free-run juice from Merlot retains all its fresh summer berry abundance with generous richness. 52 B f Rare Vineyards Carignan Vieilles Vignes, Pays d Herault year-old vines give this red tremendous depth of flavour and fruit. Intense, bold with a rugged flavour of wild herbs and plums. 53 B h Hugonis Cabernet Sauvignon-Nero d Avola, Rapitalà italy 2007/8 An extra ordinary Sicilian red, full of amazing aromas and flavours including black cherries, cedarwood, sweet-spice and blackcurrants all fused together to create a stunning red wine. 54 C h Maycas del Limarí Reserva Syrah, Limarí Valley chile 2009/10 A really exciting and appealing juicy, cool-climate Chilean Syrah. Delicious pure blackberry fruit with pepper spice and toasty undertones. C MC13923 Design 2012 Matthew Clark