Look out for Matt s special recommendations throughout the list. Due to the nature of wine, vintages are subject to change throughout the year.

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1 Welcome to the new OHH Pub Company Wine list. Matt Warburton, our in-house sommelier has crafted the new wine list with a selection of Old and New World wines, covering countries and styles to suit all tastes. There is a large selection available to enjoy by the glass and plenty of choice if you are selecting a bottle. Look out for Matt s special recommendations throughout the list. Due to the nature of wine, vintages are subject to change throughout the year.

2 For your ease we have set the wine list out in the following order: Champagne & Sparkling White Red Half Bottles & Magnums Rosé, Dessert, Sherry & Port

3 125ml Bottle Champagne & Sparkling 1. Le Altane Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy NV Crisp, mouth-filling fizz with green apples and citrus notes. Award Winning Piper-Heidsieck The Champagne that we have selected for our list is from one of the most highly awarded Champagne houses, and the Wine Maker is certainly the most highly acclaimed sparkling wine maker ever! The man in charge of creating these wines, Regis Camus has won the title of Sparkling winemaker of the year at the International Wine Challenge awards a total of 8 times a true legend in the Champagne world. In the state of the art winery there are 200 fermentation, blending and storage tanks which are necessary as the Brut NV we list is made from blend of over 100 wines, each cru and grape variety meticulously selected is kept separate until the final assemblage or blending. 2. Piper-Heidsieck Brut, France NV A classic Pinot Noir dominated Brut Champagne: plenty of freshness with citrus notes, such as grapefruit, followed by Granny Smith green apple, and crunchy, juicy pear ample and intense. Winner of the Silver Outstanding Award at the 2013 International Wine and Spirit Competition 3. Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut, France Powerful and structured it shows a honeyed, creamy apricot and orange-zest fruit character with ample freshness on the finish. Awarded a Silver medal at the 2013 International Wine Challenge Chapel Down Sparkling Success Chapel Down s original eight hectare vineyard was established in Regular successes with classic sparkling wines have driven steady growth and the company now has a significant vineyard on a warm, chalky North Downs site as well as a network of motivated vine-growing partners in Kent, Essex and Sussex. Sparkling wine is the style that just works in England and keeps getting better as they improve vineyard management and winemaking techniques. Chapel Down has managed to find sites that deliver wines with excellent delicacy and finesse as well as beautiful clarity and purity of fruit character. Winemaker Andrew Parley, who has 15 years experience making wine around the world, is adamant that there are no secrets to making great wines, just good grapes and good people. He is very excited about what is being achieved at Chapel Down as he says, with such a good team imbued with insight, vision, ambition, confidence and ability to continuously improve grape and wine quality and push styles in bold new directions, the future looks bright. The Rosé we have listed won a Gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2013 so it s not just us that think it s really good. 4. Chapel Down Brut Rosé, England NV A red-fruit summer pudding, beautifully balanced fruity notes with freshness on a lingering finish. Gold Medal Winner at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2013

4 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle Very dry, delicate, light white Refreshingly dry with delicate flavours, these wines have a crispness to them which makes them seem lively and bracing. The better examples show more complexity and elegance. 5. Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Sainte-Anne, France 2012/ Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Piccini, Italy 2011/ Gavi di Gavi, Enrico Seraffino, Italy 2012/ Pale straw-yellow, the wine shows floral and citrus aromas, with a minerally, dry palate. RECOMMENDED 8. Petit Chablis, J. Moreau et Fils, France 2012/ Dry, herbaceous or aromatic white Unoaked with a zesty, tangy character often with defined green fruit, herb or floral aromas, backed by a mouthtingling, refreshing palate. The best wines and those from warmer countries show more intense flavours. 9. Granfort Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de France, France 2012/ Château Montcabrier Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon, Bordeaux Supérieur, France 2012/ Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2012/ Torres Mas Rabell Blanco, Paralleda, Catalunya, Spain 2012/ A modern refreshing style, 100% Parellada grapes without any wood ageing from the source of some of the best fruit in the region. RECOMMENDED 13. Leasingham Bin 7 Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia 2012/ Sancerre, La Gravelière, Joseph Mellot, France 2012/ Juicy, fruit-driven, ripe white Richly flavoured with the attention firmly on their ripe, often tropical fruit character, these wines have plenty of personality. Higher quality wines show more sophistication and complexity on the palate. 15. Cullinan View Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa 2013/ Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Viognier, Rapel Valley, Chile 2012/ Granfort Chardonnay, Pays d Oc, France 2012/ Orvieto Classico Secco Vigneto Torricella, Bigi, Italy 2012/ Secco is a dry style, this is bright and fresh with hints of spring blossom and almonds. RECOMMENDED Full-flavoured, nutty, oaked white The fruit flavours of these wines are complemented by the influence of oak, adding notes of vanilla, spice and nuts to the finish. The combination of ripe fruit and oak make these the most complex white wines. 19. Blackstone Winemaker s Select Chardonnay, Monterey County, USA 2012/ Crisp, lively acidity, delicious tropical fruit flavours, great depth and richness, a delicate touch of tasty oak on the finish. RECOMMENDED 20. Bourgogne Clos de Loyse, Château des Jacques, Burgundy, France 2010/

5 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle Light, simple, delicate red Often made from grapes that naturally produce lighter wines or are made to highlight the fruit, these are softly structured, silky and straightforward. The top wines show more flavour complexity without an increase in weight. 21. Granfort Merlot, Pays d Oc, France 2012/ Dolcetto d Alba I Siglati, Casa Sant Orsola, Italy 2011/ Sancerre Rouge, Le Connétable de Joseph Mellot, France 2012/ Juicy, medium-bodied, fruit-led red These wines have a juicy fruit-led character and often come from regions which experience plenty of sunshine. Whilst medium-bodied the key to these wines is the delicious rich, ripe fruit. The best show more integration between fruit and structure giving a longer and more refined finish. 24. Granfort Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d Oc, France 2012/ Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir, Central Valley, Chile 2011/ Pablo Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain 2012/ BRONZE (2011) International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 RECOMMENDED 27. Fleurie Château de Fleurie, E. Loron et Fils, France 2011/ Chianti Classico Aziano, Ruffino, Italy 2012/ Intense aromas of violets, red berry fruit and spices, backed by a keen palate of mouth-watering cherries. RECOMMENDED 29. Drylands Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2012/ Château Lyonnat, Lussac Saint-Émilion, France 2008/ Viña Pomal Centenario Rioja Reserva, Spain Ayrum Crianza Albali, Valdepeñas, Spain 2010/ Spicy, peppery, warming red Made from grapes such as Shiraz (also called Syrah) these wines have a natural peppery or spicy nature. Top wines also show rich, ripe, powerful and warming fruit flavours. 33. Callia Lunaris Shiraz, San Juan, Argentina 2013/ Plenty of spicy, blackberry fruit, hints of oak-spice and a freshness to the finish. RECOMMENDED 34. Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina 2011/ JJ Hahn Western Ridge 1975 Planting Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Bartavelles, Jean-Luc Colombo, France 2009/ Côtes du Rhône, Gentilhomme, Ogier, France 2011/ Élevé Malbec, Pays d Oc, France 2012/ Having achieved fame in Argentina, Malbec returns home. Lovely violet aromas, solid fruit flavours and a splash of spiced oak. RECOMMENDED Oaked, intense, concentrated red Often made from grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir these represent the harmonious marriage of wine and oak-ageing. They are weighty, complex and at the top end extremely elegant. 39. Flagstone The Music Room Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape, South Africa 2010/ Beaune 1er Cru, Louis Jadot, France 2008/

6 37.5cl Bottle Half Bottles White Sancerre, Les Collinettes, Joseph Mellot France Stylish and crisp aromas of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavours, linked with a clean finish, from one of the finest and most dynamic producers. Red Fleurie Château de Fleurie, E. Loron et Fils, France 2011/ Vibrancy of violet aromas and soft raspberry smoothness with a lingering elegance from 18th century heritage and northern granite hills. Château Lyonnat, Lussac Saint-Émilion, France 2008/ One of the largest and most consistent properties of the region with immaculate vineyards, 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc on chalky soils, similar to Saint- Emilion. 150cl Bottle Magnums Very suitable for large parties, the wine is better value by the Magnum Red Château Lyonnat, Lussac Saint-Émilion, France 2005/ Gérard Milhade s principal château and one noted for producing wines of outstanding quality. The blend is 85% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc. The estate includes some parcels of old vines and the hillside vineyards are situated on limestone and clay soils. Deep garnet with a warm spiced bread and red fruit character; powerful, yet supple; with vanilla aromas on the finish. Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza Tinto, Bodegas Corral, Spain 2008/ A traditional red Rioja very much in Bodegas Corral s style, matured for a minimum of 12 months in American oak followed by at least a year in bottle before release. A blend of 90% Tempranillo with small additions of Garnacha and Mazuelo varieties.

7 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle Rosé Delicious summer-fruit flavoured wines, generally European wines are the driest with new world wines having a touch more fruit richness to them. 41. Solandia Rosato, Salento, Italy 2013/ Rosé d Anjou, J. Tourville, France 2012/ Coteaux d Aix-en-Provence, Château de Beaulieu, France 2012/ Dessert Dessert wines come in two main styles, racy and refreshingly sweet or luscious and sticky, ask your waiter which will best partner your selection. 44. Campbells Rutherglen Muscat, Victoria, Australia Deep amber with tawny hues. Rich, fresh raisin fruit aromas, the palate is powerful and balanced with intense raisin fruit supported by mellow oak and a luscious lingering finish. 45. Concha y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile Sumptuous, sweet wine with ripe papaya, peach and honey aromas. Light, fresh and fruity with a long, subtle, honeyed finish. 46. Monbazillac Château La Gironie, G.Pelletant, France A delightful dessert wine produced from Botrytised Sémillon and Sauvignon fruit from this excellent vintage. Luscious, rich and well developed. 75ml Sherry 47. La Gitana Manzanilla, Hildalgo, Spain Top quality Fino Sherry, matured on the coast near Jerez. The wine is clean, fresh and dry with a delicious salty tang and refreshing finish. Enjoy it well-chilled. 48. Napoleon Amontillado, Hildalgo, Spain Deliciously dry, with light nutty aroma and a dash of cocoa, toasted caramel and dried fruits. 49. Triana Pedro Ximénez, Hildalgo, Spain Sweet, smooth and persistent with a bouquet of raisins and dry figs, delicious as dessert or pour over ice cream with fruit salad or dried fruits. 50. Blandy s Duke of Cumberland, Medium Madeira, Portugal Full flavoured medium dry Madeira with nuts, raisins and a splash of tangy caramel. Port 51. Sandeman Ruby Port, Portugal Bright ruby smooth, rich port from one of the most famous houses. 52. Sandeman 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal A vibrant premium aged wine with great combination of ripe cherries and aged intensity. Fruit and maturity are harmoniously balanced in a versatile wine. 53. Dow s Late Bottled Vintage Port, Portugal Full-bodied, rich but perfectly balanced with soft peppery tannins and a dryish finish. 50ml

Spicy, peppery, warming red Dry, elegant rosé wine Rich, fruity rosé wine Refreshing, racy, medium-sweet white Luscious, rich, sticky, sweet wine

Very dry, light, delicate white Dry, herbaceous or aromatic white Juicy, fruit-driven, ripe white Light, simple, delicate red Juicy, medium-bodied, fruit-led red Spicy, peppery, warming red Dry, elegant