Wine List
Wines By The Glass Champagne House of Commons Champagne, France, NV 12% 9.47 White Wines Colombard Sauvignon Blanc, House of Commons, France, 2015 11.5% Natale Verga, Pinot Grigio, Colle Del Sole, Veneto, Italy, 2016 12% Picpoul de Pinet Domaine Félines Jourdan, Languedoc, France, 2015 13% White Burgundy, House of Commons, France, 2013 13% 175ml 4.09 4.35 4.76 5.69 Red Wines Merlot, House of Commons, France, 2015 13% Malbec, Pulenta La Flor Mendoza, Argentina, 2016 14.5% Bordeaux, House of Commons, France, 2012 13.5% Rioja, Viña Amézola Crianza, Bodegas Amézola de la Mora, Rioja, Spain, 2011 14% 4.09 6.11 5.69 5.69
English Wines Viticulture and winemaking in England and Wales boasts a long and rich history. From pre-roman times to the present day, there has been wine growing in Britain. There are over 500 vineyards in England and Wales that produce over 5 million bottles per year, this is set to double in the next 5 years. Very often overlooked, our Wine Industry is a hugely significant part of our economy. Vine growing and winemaking bring growth and rejuvenation to the rural economy and much to local communities, creating a strong, positive impact, developing many real, specialist skills, not forgetting the enormous impact on local tourism, with an ecological focus. Here s our pick of English wines. Over 25 varieties of grape are grown, of which two champagne varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir account for over 50% of the plantings. English sparkling wine is made in exactly the same way as champagne and accounts for over 65% of the total production; at international competitions these wines have beaten some of the most highly rated in the world. Bacchus Block 25.88 Lyme Bay winery, England, 2015, 11.5% Intense and powerful citrus with rich green apple and tangy grapefruit aromas. Very fresh and precise on the palate with crisp apple and soft sweet citrus notes. Shawsgate Frampaign 41.40 Shawsgate Vineyard and Winery, Brut, Suffolk, England, Non-vintage, 11.5% A fine bouquet of delicate citrus gives way to a fresh and smooth palate, hints of malt biscuit and ripe green apples fill out the length and finish, with moderate sweetness giving extra appeal. Chardonnay Brut 41.40 Camel Valley, Brut, Cornwall, England, 2014, 12.5% A classic Blanc de Blancs. This 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine delivers a fine mousse displaying miniscule bubbles. Pure green apple, white pear, gentle citrus flavour. and a light toast finish.
White Wines Colombard Sauvignon Blanc 15.53 House of Commons, France, 2016 11.5% Dry, elegant and refreshing with appealing aromas and flavours. Super on its own as an aperitif or with light foods. Pinot Grigio, Natale Verga 16.04 Colle Del Sole, Veneto, Italy, 2016 12% More fruit and floral character than many this is an ideal aperitif; simple, clean and refreshing. Sauvignon Blanc, Viña Doña Javiera 16.04 Maipo, Chile, 2015/16 13.5% Green herbal notes of Sauvignon are joined by a little tropical pineapple and ripe peach. Chardonnay, Domaine d Antugnac 17.08 Languedoc, France, 2014/15/16 13% The cool Pyrenees ensure the freshness of this Burgundian style Chardonnay. Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Félines Jourdan 17.08 Languedoc, France, 2016/17 13% Mineral and citrus laden Picpoul from picturesque Bassin de Thau now a must have on any wine list. Madeleine Angevine 18.11 Danebury, Hampshire, England, 2014 11.5% Rich with a nose of nectarine and melon. The finish has depth of flavour sweet ripe fruit. Chenin Blanc, Anthonij Rupert Protea 17.60 Swartland, South Africa, 2015 13% Vivid melon, citrus and nectarine aromas. Lively and fresh entry to the palate with stonefruit, peach and apricot immediately apparent.
White Wines Viognier, Domaine Coudoulet 19.67 Languedoc, France, 2016 13.5% Viognier s natural exuberance tamed to give exotic spice and rich mouth-feel with a finish of fresh citrus. Gavi di Gavi, Roberto Sarotto 19.67 Piedmont, Italy, 2015 12.5% Roberto s prized Bric Sassi vineyard gives wines which combine floral notes and honey-dew peachiness. House of Commons White Burgundy 20.70 France, 2015 13% Produced in Mersault from 100% chardonnay with appealing honey, cream and citrus aromas and flavours and long fresh finish. Sancerre, Les Renarderies, Domaine La Rossignole, Cherrier 24.84 Loire, France, 2016 12.5% Sauvignon in its spiritual home of the Loire provides green citrus with its classic gunflint streak. Chablis, Domaine du Colombier 26.91 Burgundy, France, 2015 12.5% A fine balance is struck here between the piercing stoniness which Chardonnay takes on in this northerly village of Burgundy and the apple fruit with leesy richness. Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point 28.98 Marlborough, New Zealand, 2014/16 13.5% Vying for supremacy as New Zealand s top Sauvignon with a wealth of complexity, depth and weight.
Red Wines House of Commons Merlot 15.53 France, 2016 13% A bit more personality than most examples, fresh, appealing and well balanced. A rare combination of fruit flavours and elegance. Carignan Vieilles Vignes, Pietas 16.04 Languedoc, France, 2016 12% Old vines give a naturally low yield of deeply concentrated grapes for a deliciously lush wine. Cabernet Sauvignon Viña Doña Javiera 16.04 Maipo, Chile, 2016 13.5% Shedding some of its trademark firmness giving a fruit driven, juicy style from the warm Maipo Valley. Shiraz Cabernet, Stone The Crows 16.04 Murray Darling, Australia, 2016 13.5% Aussie Shiraz with a lighter touch; Cabernet providing ample backbone to satisfying fruit. Nero d Avola Musita 17.60 Sicily, Italy, 2015 14% Providing the slightest note of bitterness achieving balance against a backdrop of ripe currant fruit. House of Commons Bordeaux 20.70 France, 2012 13.5% A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc producing high quality, classic in style, very good fruit, roundness and appeal. Rioja Otiñano Crianza 20.70 Bodegas El Cidacos, Rioja, SPAIN, 2013 13% Aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for 12 months followed by (minimum) 6 months in bottle prior to release.
Red Wines Côtes du Rhône Reserve Rouge, 20.70 La Famille Perrin Rhône, France, 2015 13% Full bodied with warm fruits and spices, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Malbec, Pulenta La Flor 22.25 Mendoza, Argentina, 2016 14.5% Deep, dark magenta colours and aromas of violets and black plums. Round, well structured tannins are integrated into the ripe plum, blueberry, morello cherry and chocolate notes. Shiraz, Rocky Gully, Frankland Estate 23.81 Frankland, Australia, 2015 14% Somewhat Old World in style with a nod to the Rhône; hedgerows, black pepper and dried herbs. Pinot Noir, Isabel Estate 31.05 Marlborough, New Zealand, 2013 13% A worthy demonstration of the ripe, summer fruited, pure Pinot Noir which New Zealand does so well. Château Labadie, Médoc 32.09 Bordeaux, France, 2013 14% Soft but generous rich fruit follow on the palate with hints of spice. Château Beaumont, Haut-Médoc 34.16 Bordeaux, France, 2011 14% Brimming with cassis fruit but with a cool quality from stony, mineral freshness. Classy and classic.
Rosé Wine Ancora Rosato 16.04 Monferrato Chiaretto, Piemonte, ITALY, 2016/17 11.5% Delicately aromatic with fresh berry and citrus fruit characters. Light and crisp on the palate with ripe fruit balanced by tangy fresh acidity. Sancerre Rosé 26.91 Brigette et Daniel Chotard, Loire, france, 2014/16 13% Open and exuberant on the nose with lashings of strawberries and cream, it is all creamy red berries on the palate, with a hint of Pinot Noir spice and a fresh, clean finish. Fortified & Sweet Wines Quinta de la Rosa, Late Bottled Vintage Port 36.23 Douro, Portugal, 2013 20% Indulgent ripe black fruit and notes of chocolate with a spicy, warming finish. Sauternes, Château Partarrieu 24.84 Bordeaux, France, 2012 13.5% (375ml) Sweet and luscious yet refreshing with notes of honey lifted by bright citrus fruit.
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Champagne House of Commons 36.23 Brut Reserve, France, Non-vintage, 12% An elegant champagne that gives a feeling of consistency, creaminess, structure and balance. Warm notes of ripe yellow fruits, principally apricot. Champagne Louis Roederer 46.58 Brut Premier, France, Non-Vintage, 12% A deliciously rich champagne, with an overt fruitiness and nutty, yeasty notes. With both power and elegance in wonderful harmony this is the quintessential Grande Marque; awash with charm and panache. Gusbourne Estate 34.16 Brut Reserve, Kent, England, 2013, 12% Gusbourne s outstanding sparkling wines display Champagne style with English personality. Prosecco, Treviso 21.74 Brut Spumante, Masottina, Veneto, Italy, Non-vintage, 11% Gloriously fresh and peachy with the supple mousse which gives Prosecco its easy-going charm. Whilst we endeavour to keep the following wine list as up to date as possible, the availability of some wines and variations with vintages can change without notice.