WINES
WINE SELECTION We have worked very closely with our wine supplier, to create a wine list that complements our menu and offers a broad range of countries, grapes and styles and above all great value. Like us, Berkmann Wine Cellars is a family owned and run company, that is totally independent. Together we are proud to work with some of the worlds best, small independent wine producers, to offer you this fine wine selection. Circa 2011 Tim Skinner Drappier is considered one of the finest boutique Champagne producers in the world; this is because their wine cellars are among the oldest and most extensive in Europe. Interestingly they were the only cellars that weren t damaged during both world wars or the fires that raced through the area in the 1950 s. Please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff if you would like and advice on choosing a wine.
By The Glass WHITE WINES 1. Macabeo, Valdemoreda 19.95 La Mancha, Spain 125ml 3.60 Fruity notes of green apples, grapefruit & quince 175ml 4.85 as well as floral notes & hints of fresh breadcrumbs. carafe 500ml 13.45 Silky & smooth. 2. Chenin Blanc, KleinKloof 20.00 Paarl, South Africa 125ml 3.60 Lots of tropical fruit such as pineapple, guava & citrus fruit. 175ml 4.85 Intense palate with a refreshing finish. carafe 500ml 13.45 3. Sauvignon Blanc / Chenin, Buiten Blanc 23.50 Constantia, South Africa 125ml 4.20 Zesty Sauvignon Blanc showing elderflower & a hint 175ml 5.70 of citrus, is beautifully rounded by the richer slightly carafe 500ml 15.95 honeyed Chenin Blanc! Crisp & excellent! 4. Pinot Grigio, Terre del Noce 22.90 Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Italy 125ml 4.10 Elegant, dry Pinot Grigio with apple & banana fruit aromas. 175ml 5.55 Floral lift to the mouth & a clean crisp finish. carafe 500ml 16.00 5. Sauvignon Blanc, Etnia, Mancura 22.00 Central Valley, Chile 125ml 3.95 Crisp & refreshing with aromas of grapefruit & lemon peel, 175ml 5.35 lending a fresh balance to the tropical fruit character. carafe 500ml 14.95 Vibrant & well rounded. 6. Orvieto Classico, Campogrande 26.25 Marchesi Antinori, Umbria, Italy 125ml 4.60 The nose shows both floral & fruity notes. Particularly pineapple 175ml 6.35 & banana while the palate is medium bodied with more carafe 500ml 17.95 fruit & a delicate finish. 7. Viognier, Dawn Picked, Foxwood 26.60 Vin de Pays d Oc 125ml 4.65 Bursting with Viognier character, apricots, peaches 175ml 6.40 & preserved citrus fruits. The palate is both smooth carafe 500ml 18.00 & fresh with hints of spice. 8. Muscadet Sur Lie, Carte d Or 27.95 Sauvion, Loire Valley 125ml 4.95 Bright aromas of apple & lemon peel with some minerality. 175ml 6.85 Crisp dry palate with intense fruit flavours. carafe 500ml 19.00 9. Sauvignon Blanc, Featherdrop 26.50 Marlborough, New Zealand 125ml 4.65 Vibrant gooseberry, passion fruit & nectarine backed 175ml 6.40 with hints of herbaciousness. Impressive weight of flavour carafe 500ml 18.00 on the palate with richness & a long finish. 10. Chardonnay, Deakin Estate 24.50 Victoria, Australia 125ml 4.30 Shows aromas of ripe pear, nectarine & apple. 175ml 5.90 The palate is ripe & smooth with delicious fruit character, carafe 500ml 16.55 just a hint of fruit salad, without being over the top. Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it. Anonymous ~ Chenin Blanc ~ A classic grape variety from the Loire where it exhibits floral & honeyed aromas, apple and quince flavours & zippy acidity. Think Vouvray. From the New World it can be quite pear droppy, becoming more peachy in some of the fuller wines, sometimes a hint of fruit salad. It s the most widely planted South African white varietal, they call it Steen. ~ Sauvignon Blanc ~ Sauvignon Blanc s greatest attributes is its fabulous array of aromatic qualities, which vary according to growing location and its treatment in the cellar. From the Loire Valley the style is reminiscent of cut-grass, gooseberry, flint & nettles. In the New world, particularly New Zealand it produces a stunning array of pungently assertive characters, from the green grass, green bean, tinned pea & asparagus flavours to the more tropical, ripe spectrum of grapefruit, guava, passion fruit & mango.
Either give me more wine or leave me alone. Rumi - circa 1200 s ~ Merlot ~ For long considered the junior partner in the great Bordeaux duo of grape varieties, it has more recently almost achieved cult status thanks to certain Merlot based Pomerols & Saint Emilions in Bordeaux, as well as its lusciously plummy styles from California & Chile. It s soft textured producing plummy fruit & almost fruit cake flavours & mellow tannins. From the cooler climates you might get a little grass & bell pepper as it develops blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry chocolate & spice characteristics when fully ripe. ~ Malbec ~ Responsible for the so-called black wine of Cahors in South-west France, Malbec is also a minor partner among the five main red varieties that make up the Bordeaux blend. In France it can be harsh & rustically tannic. However it is the red grape par excellence in Argentina, where it makes a softer, juicier style of red, with raspberry, mulberry blackberry allied to tar & game-like undertones. We are also seeing Malbec in Chile, Australia & California. By The Glass RED WINES 11. Tempranillo, Valdemoreda 19.95 La Mancha, Spain 125ml 3.60 A juicy, well-balanced Tempranillo, loaded with red 175ml 4.85 berry fruit, soft tannins, velvety smooth & not too heavy. carafe 500ml 13.45 12. Primitivo, Visconti 22.00 Puglia, Italy 125ml 3.95 Intense, fruity, Primitivo full of jammy plum 175ml 5.35 plum fruit & savoury spice. Smooth texture carafe 500ml 14.95 with just a lick of vanilla on the finish. 13. Merlot, Etnia, Mancura 22.00 Central Valley, Chile 125ml 3.95 This Merlot has a complex aroma combining ripe 175ml 5.35 black fruits & sweet plums with vanilla & spice notes. carafe 500ml 14.95 Concentrated palate, with a very ripe, smooth structure. 14. Rioja Tinto, Conde Valdemar 25.50 Rioja, Spain 125ml 4.45 Lovely smooth young Rioja, with bright cranberry & 175ml 6.20 cherry, violet aromas, & some creaminess on the finish. carafe 500ml 17.50 15. Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot, Buiten Red 24.95 Constantia, South Africa 125ml 4.40 Bright, stylish aromas of cassis, plum & pencil lead gives way 175ml 6.05 to a complex, structured palate that marries ripe fruit with carafe 500ml 16.85 mineral nuance, with a well tuned fragrant finish! 16. Malbec, Portino, Bodega Norton 25.95 Mendoza, Argentina 125ml 4.60 Sweet & spicy aromas, reminiscent of black pepper. 175ml 6.30 Ripe red fruit on the palate, smooth texture & a carafe 500ml 17.65 harmonious finish. 17. Carmenère, Lapostolle 27.75 Rapel Valley, Chile 125ml 4.90 Intense, complex nose full of different aromas; white 175ml 6.70 pepper & red fruit at the start, then prunes & black carafe 500ml 19.00 cherries with some hints of sweet spice. Juicy on the palate with soft structure & balance. 18. Pinot Noir Les Parcs, Guy Allion 28.50 Loire, France 125ml 5.05 Strawberry-fruited and creamy-textured, this is 175ml 6.90 a joyously ripe, juicy Pinot with a good deal carafe 500ml 19.50 of cool-climate finesse. 19. Privada, Bodega Norton 36.00 Mendoza, Argentina 125ml 6.25 A blend of Malbec, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon. 175ml 8.60 Excellent aromatic complexity, ripe fruits, spice, hints carafe 500ml 24.50 of smoke & coffee. Fantastic concentration, this wine Magnum 75.00 is a multi medal winning blockbuster!
By The Bottle WHITE WINES 73. Picpoul de Pinet, Beauvignac, 2017 26.75 Languedoc Roussillon, France Elegant aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate ideally suited to seafood. 20. Grüner Veltliner, Zero-G, 2016 28.50 Wagram, Austria Light in body yet intensely flavoured, offering the typical white pepper & crisp green fruit aromas, allied to a creamy texture particular to the Wagram region. The balance is satisfying & refreshing from start to finish. 21. Pinot Grigio Riserva, 2015 29.50 Mezzacorona, Trentino, Italy A complex & quite weighty style of Pinot Grigio, barrel fermented, with notes of spice & pear, a ripe round texture & a whisper of smoke. 22. Bacchus, Albourne Estate, 2015 29.50 East Sussex, England A quintessential English wine with aromas of grapefruit, lime & nettle. A fresh, dry palate with lime zest, gooseberry & a hint of passion fruit. 23. Albariño, The Bell Ringer Coopers Creek, 2015 31.50 Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand s first Albariño is an exuberant, zesty affair; brimming with white peach & melon fruit, rounded by the grape s typical citrus mineral character. 24. Viognier / Roussanne, Babylon s Peak, 2016 32.00 Swartland, South Africa This mix of Rhone varieties produces a wonderfully textured wine, its natural richness supporting apricot, floran & musky aromas, while still finishing neat & dry. 25. Chardonnay, Cuvée Alexandre, 2015 32.75 Casa Lapostolle, Casablanca Valley, Chile Intense fruit aromas of sweet citrus fruit, white flowers; fresh tropical fruits & sweet spices. Elegant & concentrated in the mouth with a creamy texture. Almost Burgundian in style with its rich nuttiness. 26. Petit Chablis, Jean-Marc Brocard, 2015 34.50 Burgundy, France Notes of green apple, hawthorn & minerals. Crisp on the palate while displaying good depth of flavour & a long dynamic finish. 27. Pouilly-Fumé, La Vigne du Bois Joli, 2016 37.50 Foucher Lebrun, Loire Valley, France An elegant Pouilly-Fumé showing the appellation s famous smokey note alongside the typical lemon & elderflower characters. Lively & long in the mouth, with fine balance & a mineral finish. 28. Chablis 1er Cru, Fourchaume, 2014 59.00 Jean-Marc Brocard, Burgundy, France Exotic nose of pineapple, mango & aniseed & a palate with an added hint of honeyed fruit and a refreshing mineral finish. 29. Riesling, Dr Nadeson, Lethbridg,e 2016 49.50 Victoria, Australia Thrilling! From the immediacy of the succulent peach, lime and floral aromas through the knife-edge balance of the palate to the juicy-slatey finish. 30. Meursault Vieilles Vignes Vincent Girardin, 2014 72.50 Burgundy, France Sleek, powerful Meursault full of pear & white peach fruit intertwined with savoury smoked oak. Long & refined in the mouth. I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to food. W.C.Fields - circa 1930 s ~ Chardonnay ~ The most popular of all white grape varieties! As the grape of white burgundy it produces a variety of flavours, from minerally unoaked Chablis, to complex, nutty dry whites of Meursault, Chassagne & Puligny. In the New World, and warmer climes of Europe it produces opulently & exotically flavoured whites. Chardonnay varies from the melon, apple & grapefruit cool climate styles to more tropical fruit styles with flavours of peach, mango lime & pineapple. ~ Viognier ~ The hottest of the Rhône Valley trio, which includes Marsanne & Roussanne. From the small appellation of Condrieu, considered to produce some of the greatest whites, it is aromatic, powerful, with its hallmark blossom scents & apricot & peach-like flavours. In the new world you get apricot & peach & can become exotic & spicy with plenty of body. It is planted throughout the New World, in particular Argentina.
I can certainly see that you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn t know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret. Basil Fawlty - Fawlty Towers. ~ Pinot Noir ~ Pinot Noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler climates, but the grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. Pinot Noir is also used in some Italian wines. Other regions that have gained a reputation for Pinot Noir include California, South Africa and New Zealand. Pinot Noir is the primary varietal used in sparkling wine production in Champagne and other wine regions. ~ Shiraz/Syrah ~ The name Shiraz, from Shiraz in Iran, historically was applied to a wine very different from today s Shiraz wines, and was made from a grape or grapes entirely different from the Syrah that has been proved to originate in south eastern France. Smaller amounts of Syrah are also used in the production of other wine styles, such as rosé, fortified wine in Port wine style, and sparkling red wine. Due to their concentrated flavours and high tannin content, many premium shiraz/syrah wines are at their best after some considerable bottle aging. In exceptional cases, this may be 15 years or longer. By The Bottle RED WINES 31. Côtes-du-Rhône, Saint-Esprit, Delas, 2015 27.00 Rhône Valley, France Magnum 45.00 Bright aromas of raspberry & black cherry, silky-smooth yet lively on the palate, with a juicy fruit character, plus a savoury finish. 32. Zinfandel, Sebastiani, 2014 29.50 California, USA Very smooth & juicy loaded with blackberry fruit, velvety tannins no hard edges, a gentle giant. 33. SMG Shiraz, Mouvedre, Grenache, Babylon s Peak, 2010 32.50 Swartland, South Africa Aromas of bramble fruit, violets & complex smoky-mineral notes. The palate is seamlessly textured & beautifully balanced. 34. Château Negrit, Montagne-Saint-Emilion, 2014 31.95 Bordeaux, France A firm, Merlot based, flavoursome St Emilion, offering bright currant fruit mixed with savoury, smoky notes. 35. Fleurie, Clos des Quatre Vents 2015 35.00 Burgundy, France Full-bodied for Fleurie, with plenty of oomph to match the trademark floral character, and complex nuances, both savoury and fruity, on the palate. 36. Pinot Noir, Coopers Creek, 2015 34.95 Marlborough, New Zealand Black plums & black cherries on the nose. Rich & firm with bold sweet fruit. A core of ripe black cherry lingers on the finish. 37. Alakai Grenache, Joel Gott, 2013 35.50 California, USA Another classic, Rhône-style loaded with aromas of blackberries. The flavours are elegant & balanced, rounded out by ripe fruit. 38. Parson s Shiraz, Chapel Hill, 2015 33.50 McLaren Vale, Australia Classic shiraz aromas of blueberries, blackberries & cinnamon lead to a luscious yet lively palate fruit density, with a floral-spicy lift. 39. Villa Antinori Rosso, Marchesi Antinori, 2013 37.50 Toscana, IGT, Italy Intense ruby red colour with aromas of red berries & vanilla notes from the oak. Complex, stylish palate with a soft mouth feel. 40. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de Bernard, 2014 52.50 Rhône Valley, France Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre & Cinsault, the classic blend! A hint of oak remains along with cherries, fennel & kirsch. 41. Pinot Noir, Lethbridge, 2014 52.50 Geelong, Australia This Pinot displays a ssubtle bouquet of cherry, raspberry, flowers and fresh leaves, which leads into a poised, beautifully textured, complex palate. 42. Santenay 1er Cru, La Maladiere, Vincent Girardin, 2011 62.00 Burgundy, France Elegant & pure, yet succulent. Abundant berry fruit coupled to a certain mineral, savoury quality. This wine is class! 43. Charmes de Kirwan, 2nd Wine of Chateâu Kirwin, 2011 67.50 Margaux, Bordeaux, France Cabernet dominant Bordeaux blend! 44. Costasera Amarone, della Valpolicella Classico, Masi, 2012 74.95 Veneto, Italy Bright & intense on the nose. Good weight from the alcohol & structured on the palate opening out to attractive aromas of cherries & vanilla.
By The Glass ROSÉ WINES 45. Zinfandel Rosé, Beringer Wines 20.00 California, USA 125ml 3.60 Gorgeous off dry style loaded with strawberries, 175ml 4.85 raspberries, and red berry fruit with a sweetish carafe 500ml 13.45 finish! If you can t beat them! 46. Pinot Grigio Rosato, Nina 20.95 Veneto, Italy 125ml 3.75 With a delicate pale pink colour & an elegant nose 175ml 5.10 of acacia flowers, this light-bodied dry Rosé is carafe 500ml 14.25 perfect summer drinking. Men are like wine some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age. Pope John XXIII - circa 1930 s 47. Côtes de Provence Rosé, Carte Noire 26.95 France 125ml 4.75 Very refined dry Rosé, with an attractive floral aroma 175ml 6.50 redcurrant fruit, excellent length in the mouth! carafe 500ml 18.20 48. Whispering Angel, Côte de Provence Rosé 42.50 Caves d Esclans, France Magnum 84.00 Soft, delicate notes of pink grapefruit & strawberry woven together with a lovely minerality & freshness. Beautiful colour, the palest of pale roses, fragrance of clean fresh fruit. By The Glass DESSERT WINES 49. Muscat de Beaumese de Venise, La Pastourelle 375ml 19.75 Delas, France 100ml 5.95 Intensely fruity, floral & citrusy on the palate, with delicate flavours balancing the sweetness & leaving a refreshing aftertaste. 50. Dindarello, Maculan, Veneto 375ml 23.00 Maculan, Veneto 100ml 6.00 An intense nose of Muscat grapes, honey and flowers lead to a vibrant palate, the sweetness balanced beautifully by the freshness of flavour; a wonderfully delicate mouth feel! 51. Tokaji, Late Harvest Cuvée, Sauska 500ml 32.00 Hungary 100ml 7.50 This Tokaji sees only a brief period in barrel, allowing the succulent pear, peach & orange fruit characters to take centre stage. The sweetness is perfectly offset by citrus, allowing the wine to progress from a fruit-filled entry to a clean, refreshing finish.
SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE In victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat you need it. Napoleon Bonaparte By The Glass 72. Spumante, Prosecco Style Grand Cuvée NV 23.50 Veneto, Italy 125ml 4.25 Light and lemony, with green apples and floral characteristics. A hint of honey add a roundness and a little richness. 52. Prosecco, Ca del Console NV 27.50 Veneto, Italy A classic Prosecco with aromas of white peach, pear & flowers. The palate is fresh, not too dry, and as clean as a whistle all the way through to the sparkling finish. 53. Champagne, Drappier Carte d Or NV 49.50 Champagne, France 125ml 8.95 With its high proportion of Pinot Noir one is almost tasting a Blanc de Noirs. A Champagne with a fine aromatic richness it opens with aromas of stoned fruits such as white vineyard peach. The quintessential Drappier style. SUSSEX SPARKLING 54. Bolney Bubbly, Bolney Estate NV 34.50 Light & refreshing with charming elderflower creaminess. 125ml 6.95 Made from Chardonnay & Muller Thurgau, ages for 18 months on the lees, this wine shows sweet apples on the palate, but still remains a brut! 55. Eighteen Acre Rose, Bolney Estate NV 37.50 A Gold medal in the Global Rose Masters 2017! A vibrant, deep pink with elegant mousse in the glass. On the nose the wine expresses aromas of red fruits, particularly that of ripe strawberries and cherries. A flute of Bolney Bubbley or Bolney Eighteen Acre Rosé 125ml 7.05 56. Wiston Vintage Rose NV 49.00 South Downs 57% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Meunier. Barrel fermented with minimal intervention. The wine shows fresh strawberries beautifully balanced with crisp chardonnay. The perfect English summer wine. 73. Lady Elizabeth Rose Coolhurst, 2014 49.00 South Downs Nestling in the High Weald Area of outstanding natural beauty in West Sussex. Single vineyard and hand- picked. Named in recognition of the daughter of the Marquees of Northampton, who established the estate in Sussex. 100% Pinot Noir and RD, recently disgorged, for freshness. 23 months on its lees. Sublimely balanced red fruit, rhubarb and strawberry, leading to a tang of lemon sherbet on the finish!
By The Bottle FINE WINES 57. Chablis 1er Cru, Fourchaume, 2013 59.00 Jean-Marc Brocard, Burgundy 58. Meursault Vieilles Vignes, 2012 72.50 Vincent Girardin, Burgundy 59. Santenay 1er Cru, La Maladiere, 2010 62.00 Vincent Girardin, Burgundy 60. Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru, Dom Tollot- Beaut, 2013 135.00 Vincent Girardin, Burgundy One should always be drunk. That s all that matters. But with what? With wine, with poetry, or with virtue, as you chose. But get drunk. Charles Baudelaire circa 1850 s 61. Charmes de Kirwin, 2nd Wine of Chateau Kirwin, 2011 67.50 Margaux, Bordeaux 62. Chateau Batailley, 5eme Cru Classe, 2007 90.00 Pauillac, Bordeaux 63. Chateau Lagrange, 3 eme Cru Classe, 2010 110.00 St Julien, Bordeaux 64. Costasera Amerone, della Valpolicella Classico, 2012 74.95 Masi, Veneto, 65. Tignanello, 2014 125.00 Antinori, Toscana IGT MAGNUMS ROSÉ 66. Whispering Angel, Côtes de Provence 84.00 RED 67. Côtes-du-Rhône, Saint-Esprit, Delas 45.00 68. Privada, Bodega Norton, Mendoza 75.00 CHAMPAGNE 69. Champagne, Drappier Carte d Or 105.00 70. Champagne, Drappier Brut Nature 110.00 Anyone who tries to make you believe that he knows all about wines is obviously a fake. Leon Adams, The Commonsense Book of Wine.
ARMAGNAC & COGNAC Armagnac Jenneau V.S.O.P. 25ml 4.90 Courvoisier V.S. 25ml 3.90 Courvoisier V.S.O.P. 25ml 4.90 Courvoisier X.O. 25ml 12.90 H by Hine Petit Champagne 25ml 5.60 LIQUEURS Amaretto Disaronno 25ml 3.50 Baileys 50ml 3.90 Benedictine 25ml 3.90 Calvados V.S.O.P. 25ml 5.90 Cointreau 25ml 3.50 Drambuie 25ml 3.50 Grand Marnier 25ml 3.50 Grappa 25ml 3.50 Jagermeister 25ml 3.50 Limoncello Luxardo 25ml 3.50 Patron XO Café 25ml 4.90 More available from the bar. FORTIFIED WINES & APERITIF Port Reserve 25ml 3.00 50ml 6.00 Ramos Pinto Collector Port 25ml 3.00 50ml 6.00 Ramos Pinto LBV 2007 25ml 4.50 50ml 9.00 Tio Pepe Fino Sherry 25ml 3.00 50ml 6.00 La Guita Manzanilla Sherry 25ml 3.00 50ml 6.00 Amontillado 25ml 3.00 50ml 6.00 Please ask for a full selection of spirits and digestives.
Drappier Carte d Or 49.50 The Carte d Or Cuvée is every expression 125ml 8.95 of the Drappier with its very high proportion of Pinot Noir, one is almost tasting a Blanc de Noirs. A Champagne with a fine aromatic richness, it opens with aromas of stoned fruits such as white vineyard peach. Magnum 105.00 Jeraboam 295.00 Complete with wooden box A range of Drappier Carte d Or sizes are available to order. Drappier Blanc de Blancs 59.95 The nose brings to mind white peach & pear but also more floral notes such as peony. On the palate a mineral Champagne lightly biscuit. Creamy, supple, seductive. Made exclusively from white grapes, as the name may suggest. Drappier Brut Rosé 55.00 Very well structured, with exemplary purity of red fruits. A striking Champagne on the nose offering similar sensations on the palate. Warm & satiny, lightly spiced with balanced hints of stone fruits, leading to a lovely freshness on the finish. Drappier Brut Sans Soufre 65.00 Very fresh notes evoking pear, lemon & hazlenuts. On the palate a very dry & mineral Champagne but bursting with life. It will delight enthusiasts & purists on the lookout for new taste bud sensations. Reccommended for those allergic to sulphur. Drappier Millesime Exception, 2006 75.00 A very complex, rich nose comprising hints of citrus fruits, bread hazlenuts & almond. A touch of vanilla testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits & violets. Drappier Grand Sendrée 2005 105.00 Golden in colour with amber nuances. The Grande Sendrée reveals subtle aromas of dried fruits & some touches of toast. The whole unfolding into notes of citrus fruits, fruits with white flesh & stoned fruits. The palate accentuates the vinosity, the depth & the structure.
Photograph Circa 1939