WINE LIST
Welcome, In our opinion the Wine List is an extension of the food menu, we believe a good wine can enhance a meal or have an adverse effect if chosen incorrectly. This list is compiled from exhaustive tastings following our passion for the right wines at the right price. We at Branston Hall commend our choice to you. We have chosen the latest grape varietals along with the established, and have selected new growers along with the old favourites to bring you flavours from around the globe. Our aim is to complement your dining experience, therefore if we can be of any help in your selection we will be happy to assist. A Meal Without Wine is like A Day Without Sunshine INDEX Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Tasting Guide By the Glass Beaujolais Bordeaux Burgundy Loire Rhone South of France Argentina Australia Chile Italy New Zealand Spain & South Africa Champagne Sparkling Dessert & Half Bottles Vinoserv WE USE THE VINOSERV SYSTEM TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A HIGHER QUALITY WINE BY THE GLASS. Argon gas is very heavy and stays on top of the wine and protects the remaining wine from oxidation after opening. Argon is an inert gas that is regularly used during the wine making process, it does not react with wine and has no effect on the taste profile of wine. www.vinoserv.co.uk
TASTING GUIDE Light, Dry Whites Sauvignon/Pinots/Vermentino - Light dishes and salads - Fish with no sauces - White meat - Charcuteries - Goats cheese Richer, Aromatic Medium Whites Muscat/Torrontes/Blaye White/Bordeaux/Oaked Whites - Fish - Roasted vegetables - White meat - Some hard cheese or soft brie style Sparkling, Champagne Saumur/Prosecco/Champagne These go with almost anything except soup, asparagus and certain vegetables Light, Fruity Reds Beaujolais/Pinot Noir/Burgundy - Fish can be good with any gamay - White or red meat with a light sauce - Soft & hard cheese - Ham but not Spanish meats like Chorizo Medium to Full Bodied Wines Shiraz Style/Carmenere/Malbec/Valpolicello - Cured, smoked and dry sausages - Dark meat, - Heavy dishes with sauces - Strong cheese PAGE: 1
WINE BY THE GLASS Beautiful and worth it 125ml 175ml 250ml 118 Recommended: Viognier d Oc, La Borie de Foncalieu 4.90 5.20 6.90 127 Sauvignon Blanc, Linaje Estate, Maule Valley 4.60 5.00 6.50 134 Pinot Grigio del Veneto, Rocca Vineyard, Veneto 4.60 5.00 6.50 128 Chardonnay, Antano Estate, Maule Valley, Chile 4.90 5.20 6.90 119 Carignan-Merlot, Le Grand Duc, De La Reserve 4.60 5.00 6.50 123 Malbec, Santa Florentina, Valle del Famatina 5.50 6.20 8.50 130 Cabernet Sauvignon, Linaje Estate, Maule Valley 4.60 5.00 6.50 147 Tempranillo, Carlos Serres, Rioja 4.60 5.00 6.50 ROSÉ 139 Zinfandel Blush {Medium Sweet}, Rocca Vineyard 4.90 5.20 6.90 140 Lupo Nero Rosato, Merlot-Negroamaro Rosato, Puglia 4.60 5.00 6.50 SPARKLING 125ml 157 Vintage Prosecco, 8 Secco, Veneto, Italy 5.95 158 Vintage Sparkling Rosé, 8 Secco, Veneto, Italy 5.95 CHAMPAGNE 125ml flute 151 Hemerence Brut Champagne, France 7.95 152 Hemerence Brut Rosé Champagne, France 8.50 PAGE: 2
BEAUJOLAIS Since the Middle Ages the fine wines of the Chateau de Pizay have been appreciated by Beaujolais-lovers. Noble descendants of the aristocracy of selected Crus and vinified with every respect given to tradition, these wines are tasted all over the world. From its magnificent 12th Century Chateau, Chateau Pizay produce classic wines, regularly winning awards at major wine fairs. 101 Fleurie, Domaine Frederic Montangeron 31.00 102 Beaujolais, Chateau Pizay 26.50 PAGE: 3
BORDEAUX The largest region of wine growing in the world, made up of five main districts - Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, and Sauternes. Divided by the Gironde River and Garonne River, the Left Bank is the more well known of the two banks producing Medoc, Graves, Margaux, Pauillac, and Pessac-Léognan, the Right Bank, producing Pomerol and St-Émilion. 103 Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Chateau Haut Terrier 24.00 104 Recommended: Bordeaux, Chateau Bernes 22.50 105 St Emilion, Grand Cru, Chateau Bois de l Or 36.00 106 Saint Julien, Chateau Peymartin 56.00 PAGE: 4
BURGUNDY Known as Bourgogne in France, Burgundy has a long history in winemaking. Each sub-region of Burgundy is so different from each other that it is hard to address the region as a whole. Domaine Bitouzet Meursault typically has a clear oak influence, which have led to descriptions such as buttery being applied to powerful examples of Meursault wines. 107 Chablis, Domaine Tremblay 29.50 108 Meursault Clos du Cromin Domaine Bitouzet Prieur 51.00 109 Givry 1er Cru Clos Choue, Domaine Chofflet 46.00 PAGE: 5
LOIRE Loire wines tend to exhibit characteristic fruitiness with fresh, crisp flavours-especially in their youth. The Loire Valley has a long history of winemaking dating back to the 1st century. In the High Middle Ages, the wines of the Loire Valley were the most esteemed wines in England and France, even more prized than those from Bordeaux. 110 Pouilly Fume, Les Vieilles Terres. Domaine Dominique Pabiot 31.00 111 Sancerre Blanc, Domaine Doucet 31.00 ROSÉ 112 Recommended: Cabernet d Anjou Rose, Chateau la Tomaze 22.50 {Medium Sweet} PAGE: 6
RHONE Situated in Southern France along the Rhone river, wine has been produced here for over 500 years. Known in the wine world for it s variety of earthy reds. 113 Cotes du Rhone, Domaine de Boissan 29.50 114 Recommended: Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes, Dom. Le Colombier 33.00 PAGE: 7
SOUTH OF FRANCE Between Provence and the Pyrénées, the South is a traditional wine region. Nowadays wines from the South are of excellent quality and value and should be recommended because of their unique personality based on local history and traditions. 115 Vermentino-Grenache Demi Sec, Le Grand Duc, De La Reserve 19.00 116 Cotes de Gascogne, Colombard/Sauvignon, Caprice 20.00 117 Muscat Blanc, VDP d Oc, Tour Saint Martin 21.00 118 Recommended: Viognier d Oc, La Borie de Foncalieu 21.00 119 Carignan-Merlot, Le Grand Duc, De La Reserve 19.00 ROSÉ 120 Cabernet Sauvignon Blush, Le Grand Duc, De La Reserve 19.00 121 Recommended: New - Domaine Auzias, IGP Rose Carcassonne 22.50 PAGE: 8
ARGENTINA Established in 1940, La Riojana have remained strongly committed to a fair philosophy. Since this date, as many as four generations and several hundred families have been involved in producing grapes for La Riojana co-operative and have helped make it not only one of the largest and most successful co-operatives in Argentina today but also the world s largest producer of certified Fairtrade-organic wine. 122 Torrontes, Vinas Riojanas, Valle del Famatina 21.00 123 Malbec, Santa Florentina, Valle del Famatina 24.00 PAGE: 9
AUSTRALIA Possessing more than 60 wine regions, Australia has developed a world wide reputation for it award-winning wines; with wine regions mainly in the southern, cooler parts of the country Australia has unleashed a new and exciting wave of quality wines. 124 Semillon/Sauvignon, Barren Jack 20.00 125 Reserve Chardonnay Unoaked, Wombat Hill, Victoria 22.00 126 Shiraz/Cabernet, Barren Jack 20.00 PAGE: 10
CHILE Coming from the north of Italy, the first members of the Casanova family arrived in Chile at the end of the 19th century, their purpose was to continue the noble tradition for producing high quality wine, the same prominent wines they had been growing in Italy for generations 127 Sauvignon Blanc, Linaje Estate, Maule Valley 19.00 128 Chardonnay, Antano Estate, Maule Valley, Chile 20.00 129 Recommended: Reserva Sauvignon, Hugo Casanova, Leyda Valley 21.50 Gold Medal at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 130 Cabernet Sauvignon, Linaje Estate, Maule Valley 19.00 131 Carmenere Reserva, Hugo Casanova Estate, Maule Valley 21.50 PAGE: 11
ITALY Commonly referred to as the Enotria or land of wine in ancient times because of its rich diversity of grape varieties. Italian tradition is so closey grafted to the vine that the good cheer and easy attitudes associated with wine culture are mirrored in the nation s temperament 132 Lupo Nero Bianco, Pinot Grigio/Catarratto, Sicily 19.00 133 Falanghina, (Pinot Grigio Style), Bellamico, Campania 20.00 134 Pinot Grigio del Veneto, Rocca Estate, Veneto 19.00 135 Lupo Nero Rosso, Zinfandel-Negroamaro, Puglia 19.00 136 Merlot Del Veneto, Rocca Vineyard 20.00 137 Recommended: Aglianico, Bellamico, Campania 20.00 138 Sangiovese Merlot, Colle Forte, Lake Garda, Veneto 21.50 139 Valpolicella Classico Ripasso, Baby Amarone Crosare, Lenotti Est. 33.50 ROSÉ 140 Lupo Nero Rosato, Merlot-Negroamaro Rosato, Puglia 19.00 141 Zinfandel Blush {Medium Sweet}, Rocca Vineyard 20.00 PAGE: 12
NEW ZEALAND Established in 1851, Mission Estate is New Zealand s oldest winemaker. Over 150 years of experience and passion have culminated in the current collection of Mission Estate, Vineyard Selection, Reserve and Jewelstone award winning wines. There can be few places associated with the development of New Zealand wine that has such unique historical significance as Mission Estate Winery. 142 Sauvignon Blanc, Mission Estate, Marlborough 24.50 143 Recommended: Pinot Gris, Mission Estate Est 1851, Hawkes Bay 25.50 144 Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough 46.00 145 Reserve Pinot Noir, Mission Estate, Central Otago 27.50 146 Syrah, Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay 25.50 PAGE: 13
SPAIN Since 1896 Carlos Serres has elevated the making of Rioja wines to the heights of perfection. As a result the wines have been honoured with significant awards, distinctions and medals over the years. 147 Tempranillo, Carlos Serres, Rioja 19.00 148 Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Carlos Serres 26.50 SOUTH AFRICA With a history dating back to 1659, South African wines are increasingly being recognised as some of the greatest in the world. Production is concentrated around Cape Town, with major vineyard and production centres at Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester 149 Shiraz, Juno, Cape Maidens, Paarl FAIRTRADE 24.00 150 Chenin, Origin Wine, Vineyards Edition, Western Cape FAIRTRADE 21.50 PAGE: 14
CHAMPAGNE HOUSE PRODUCERS Champagne Paul Laurent is based in the best grape region of Champagne (Chardonnay). The producer has received a gold for its Hemerence label from the best French wine magazine. Not a brand just a good small Champagne House. 151 Hemerence Brut NV 43.50 152 Hemerence Rosé NV 47.50 BRAND OWNERS The biggest selling brands and still very reliable quality. 153 Moet & Chandon, Brut Imperial 59.00 154 Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label 66.00 155 Dom Perignon Vintage 195.00 156 Louis Roederer Cristal 260.00 PAGE: 15
SPARKLING 200ml 750ml ITALY (PROSECCO STYLE) 157 Vintage Prosecco, 8 Secco, Veneto, Italy 9.50 28.00 158 Vintage Sparkling Rosé, 8 Secco, Veneto, Italy 9.50 28.00 PAGE: 16
DESSERT WINE 159 Muscat de Rivesaltes, Domaine Piquemal, South West France glass 7.95 37.50 160 Sauternes, Chateau Premieres Brumes de Closiot, Bordeaux, France glass 11.50 56.00 161 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Lenotti Estate, Veneto, Italy glass 12.50 Gold Medal Winning Producer 38.50 162 Rosé Floc de Gascogne, Delord, France glass 7.95 HALF BOTTLES 163 Muscadet, Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Domaine Pierre Luneau, France 18.50 164 Bordeaux, Chateau Bernes, France 18.50 165 House Champagne, Brut 30.50 PAGE: 17