CHEF S TABLE. COOKERY SCHOOL. CORPORATE CATERING EVENTS. MEETING ROOMS. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS CHEF S TABLE WINE LIST 2017 CTWL-0117
WINE LIST 2015 Our carefully prepared wine list features the different countries of the world and the individual grape varieties that are true expressions of the wide range of flavours now available. All are fantastic with food and are made by some of the world s finest winemakers. Bubbly Prosecco Valdobbiadene Bortolot 26.00 This is a premium sparkling Prosecco, easy to drink and elegant with floral aromas of hedgerow blossoms and white fruits, fresh and lively with a creamy persistent mousse. Lenoble Brut NV 38.00 This is an elegant Champagne with a dominance of Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs providing soft nutty flavour with fine bubbles and a fruity nose. It is fresh, light, lively and well balanced on the palate with a long satisfying flavour. Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV 42.00 This is an elegant Champagne with a dominance of Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs providing soft nutty flavour with fine bubbles and a fruity nose. It is fresh, light, lively and well balanced on the palate with a long satisfying flavour. Pink Bubbly Lenoble Brut Rosé 50.00 A R Lenoble is a small family owned house run by Anne Malassagne. Quality is impressive and this vintage rosé is made using Grand Cru Chardonnay selected from their special vineyard in the village of Chouilly and Premier Cru Pinot Noir from Bisseuil. Delicate salmon-pink colour with fine bubbles, a light sparkling foam and a fruity nose with scents of red fruits. Elegant, rounded, light, well balanced on the palate. Billecart Salmon Rosé NV 85.00 Pale salmon pink in colour, with a shade of gold. The nose shows hints of fresh pear and soft red fruits, followed by delicate fruit on the palate. Elegant with great finesse 2
White Wines New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wairau River, Marlborough 2014 27.75 A quintessential aromatic grassy, gooseberry Marlborough wine. They established the region s vineyards in the late 70s, planted on silty, stony Wairau riverbed soils. An acclaimed Sauvignon, winning Gold at the Air NZ awards. A classic expression of the dry, gooseberry, grass and passion fruit style that has made Marlborough world-famous. France Sancerre Domaine Crochet, Loire Valley 2014 30.95 The dynamic young Francois Crochet has made wines in New Zealand and Bordeaux and uses his broad experience wisely. Made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on the limestone slopes of Bué, he creates a classic Sancerre with a lovely grassy aroma and well-balanced ripe flavours. Whilst rich with citrus flavours there is excellent balance and weighty fruit on the palate. France Chablis Domaine Gautheron, Chablis 2012/13 28.50 A very traditional Chablis, it has fresh, floral aromas, appely fruit and complex, rich mineral character. Fermentation and maturation is very traditional avoiding wood to preserve the fresh steely flavours and subtle influence of the chalky vineyard soils. Chile Sauvignon Blanc La Playa 2014 19.25 Modern aromatic style Sauvignon Blanc with strong notes of citrus fruits and flowers together with subtle yet pleasant touches of fresh grass and ripe pineapples France Pouilly Blanc Fume Domaine Landrat et Guyollot, Loire 2013/14 29.50 Well established family domaine at Les Berthiers in Pouilly sur Loire. Now in the hands of the daughter Sophie whose attention to detail and desire to increase quality is very evident having made 3 superb vintages on the trot. Elegant and well balanced with a light smoky aroma but wonderfully flavoured and delicious length on the finish. New Zealand Pinot Gris Wairau River Wines, Marlborough 2013 23.50 Succulent ripe pear on the nose, with melon, apple and white peach flavours. A lingering finish complements the exotic spice and fleshy character, with well-integrated acidity. Italy Pinot Grigio Portenova, Veneto 2013 20.95 This is a typical Pinot Grigio from northeast Italy with a brilliant straw yellow colour, elegant perfume of acacia flowers, almonds and dried fruit. A soft, well-balanced palate combines citrus, exotic fruit and fresh apples. Elegant and dry. Italy Gavi Cortese Tenuta Neirano 2014 22.00 This aroma is perfumed with honeysuckle and almond and the palate is beautifully balanced, finishing with a distinct bittersweet sensation. 3
Red Wines Italy Primitivo di Salento Doppio Passo 2013 22.00 A fresh and aromatic red with amazing concentration of plum, blackberry and chocolate flavours backed by naturally light and soft tannins and light acidity. Spain Rioja Crianza Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja 2010/11 23.50 Made from a traditional blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, this Rioja has been selected from old vineyards and matured for 2 years in oak barrel and bottle. Spice, cherry, vanilla and leather aromas dominate the bouquet. On the taste it is intense and well structured with soft velvety tannins giving a pleasant backbone. France Château la Rose Saint-Georges St-Georges St Emilion, Bordeaux 2011 29.50 Rich and rounded Merlot fruit that shows perfumed aromas and velvety ripe plumy character on the palate, supported by soft harmonious tannins and a seductive lingering finish. Argentina Malbec ES Vino Finca Sophenia 2014 24.50 A premium grape growing region which has been producing quality wine for over 100 years. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months and has ripe plum and berry fruit with a minty complexity. A stunning red! Australia Rampant Red Shiraz Cabernet Merlot, Hamelin Bay 2011 25.00 Brilliant clarity with medium intensity with a cherry red centre and pink purple hue. Aromas of dusty mint and earth harmoniously meld with cherry, plum and berry fruits to afford a complex bouquet. The palate is round and of medium weight, with fine tannins. New Zealand Pinot Noir Astrolabe Vineyards, Marlborough 2013 29.50 Astrolabe is the limited premium wine released by Simon Waghorn, the renowned winemaker of Whitehaven Vineyards. This hand picked Pinot is from the cool Renwick district of Marlborough on New Zealand s South Island. It is perfumed with rose petal aromas and a hint of smoky oak. Mouth filling plum and cherry flavours dominates the palate and the subtle use of French oak prolongs an elegant finish. Spain Rioja Reserva Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres 2009 29.50 Balanced and elegant, with an intense bouquet with notes of raspberries and cherries, that mingle with a delicate touch of spice and thyme. Fresh in the mouth, with delicious flavours of blackcurrants and blackberries, followed by rounded tannins. Argentina Pinot Noir Alpataco Familia Schroeder 2013/14 20.50 Perfumed aromas with notes of black cherry, redcurrant, summer fruit all beautifully balanced. Fine notes of vanilla and cocoa powder. Chile Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve La Playa, Colchagua Valley 2012 19.95 Intense garnet red colour with violet hues. The integrated, elegant aromas include notes of sour cherry, ripe red fruits, lactic characters, vanilla, coffee, dark chocolate, and cedar. On the palate, the wine is powerful and full bodied, with round, ripe tannins. The initial aromas carry through a long finish. 4
Rosé Wines Spain Rioja Rosé Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja 2012/13 20.50 Using a traditional blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, this rosé Rioja has been made by bleeding the delicate salmon pink must off the grape skins during the fermentation. Unlike red Rioja, the rosado is not aged in oak and retains its natural vibrant freshness. This dry style is very popular in Spain for its redcurrant and strawberry character and fresh balanced palate. France Coteaux d Aix en Provence Rose Essencial 2014 26.00 Paradis is a traditional dry Provencal rose made by the saignee method of bleeding the juice from the skins to preserve delicacy & character. The wine is well balanced with red fruit flavours and a fresh acidity. Round in the mouth with a long and fruit. France Sancerre Rosé Domaine Crochet, Loire Valley 2012 26.95 Made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on the limestone slopes of Bué, a classic Sancerre with a lovely grassy aroma and well balanced ripe flavours. Whilst exhuberant with citrus flavours there is excellent balance and full sweet fruit on the palate. Dessert Wines South Africa Red Muscadel Rietvallei Estate, Robertson 2014 75cl: 18.00 The Muscadel vines are up to 91 years old, a Red Muscadel vineyard, planted in 1908, to this day produces superb wine. The bouquet is enticing with a perfumed Muscat flavour, which follows on the palate with complex raisiny sweetness and rose petal fragrance. The acidity complements the wine and makes it easy to enjoy. A traditional fireside companion in winter, it is best enjoyed chilled with fine chocolate dessert or blue cheeses. Chile Late Harvest Sauvignon La Playa, Colchagua Valley 2013 ½ bottle: 16.50 Medium intensity bright yellow color. Aromas of ripe critics, melon, honey, quince, nutmeg and butterscotch. Sweet in mouth, yet well balanced with lingering fresh acidity 5