List Crerar Hotels love their wine and when Paddy Crerar asked me to exclusively source for each list I was delighted. Over the years we have found many gems and one or two absolute stunners we believe that you will love. Our list is a comprehensive selection of varieties, flavours and styles from all over the world. Whether it be refreshing and crisp, or full bodied and complex, they are all delicious and represent excellent value for money. We have been blessed by the approach of the vineyards - who embraced the challenge - and blown away by the restaurant and bar teams at Crerar Hotels whose enthusiasm is fantastic. Sláinte! de Burgh Merchants
Champagne & Sparkling 125ml 1 Prosecco 'Pergola' La Pieve, Treviso NV 2 4.50 25 Dry, fresh, crisp, lemon sherbet, pear, persisting bubbles 2 Irroy Champagne, Reims, Brut NV 1 35 Complex, elegant, ripe fresh green apple, classic brioche notes 3 Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé, Reims, Champagne NV 2 65 Soak-on-the-skins method, velvet raspberry and redcurrant flavours White 4 Chenin Blanc, Paarl Heights, Western Cape 2014 2 4.95 6.50 18 Guava, citrus baked apple, minerality 5 Chardonnay Macabeo, 'Caprichos' 2013 1 5.25 6.95 19 Zesty, tropical, melon, juicy, crisp 6 Falerio, Saladini Pilastri, Marche 2014 1 21 Full, citrus, white pear, fresh apricot, mineral - better than many Pinot Grigios! 7 Muscat Sec, Les Vignerons des Alberes, Côtes de Catalanes 2013 2 22 Off dry, grapey, floral, stone fruit, moreish 8 Pinot Grigio, Terrazas della Luna 2014 1 5.95 8 23 Rich pear, honey fruit, herby, nutty 9 Sauvignon Rousanne 'Tendem' Languedoc 2014 1 22 Peach, pineapple, lime, lemongrass, mineral finish
White 10 Semillon Sauvignon, Casa Silva, Colchagua Valley 2014 2 23 Round, full bodied, orange peel, floral aromas, pink grapefruit marmalade 11 Fiano del Sannio, La Guardiense, Campania 2014 1 24 Floral, versatile, lemon and lime, mineral notes, touch of honey 12 Picpoul de Pinet Calmel and Joseph, Languedoc 2014 1 6.25 8.50 24 Weightier Picpoul, lees aged, ripe citrus, exotic mango, orange 13 Sauvignon Blanc, Taringi, Marlborough 2014 1 6.50 8.95 25 New Zealand Intense, zesty gooseberry, passion fruit, racy, cut grass 14 Chenin Blanc 'Francophile' The Liberator 2013 2 26 Barrel-aged, old vines, pear, honeysuckle, toasty cream, hazelnut finish 15 Viognier Reserva, Casa Silva, Colchagua Valley 2014 2 27 Heady, apricot, peach, pear, fragrant floral, delicious 16 Albarino, Terrra de Asorei, Rias Baixas 2014 2 28 Peach, aprioct, rich, mineral, complex, clean 17 Sancerre Blanc, Domaine Chaumeau-Balland et Fils, Loire 2014 1 32 Grassy, zesty green fruit, minerality, demands some oysters 18 Montagny 1er Cru, 'Decouverte' Domaine Aladame 2013 1 36 Fresh, fruity, ripe lemon, tropical, toasty oak and toffee flavours 19 Chablis 1er Cru 'Vaucoupin' Gilbert Picq, Burgundy 2012 1 42 Rich, baked apple cream pie Chablis, deep and lengthy, honeyed
Rosé 20 Armas de Guerra Mencia Rosado, Bierzo 2014 1 4.95 6.50 19 Summer fruit flavours - strawberry, raspberry 21 Zinfandel Rosé, Feather Falls, California 2014 2 19 USA Mouth-watering summer berry flavours with a hint of candy create this perfectly balanced easy drinking, refreshing rosé Red 22 Shiraz, Paarl Heights. Western Cape 2014 C 4.95 6.50 18 Warm, spicy, smooth texture, bramble fruit, peppery finish 23 Old Vines Grenache, 'Caprichos' Carinena 2014 C 19 Smooth Garnacha, red berry flavours, warm spicy notes, velvety finish 24 Merlot/Syrah, 'Tendem' Château Condamine-Bertrand 2014 C 5.25 6.95 20 Southern Elegant, refined soft red berry, cassis, spicy, savoury notes 25 Quinta do Portal d'ouro, Duoro 2014 C 21 Portugal Deep, rounded, soft, fruity, vibrant, mocha, oaky overtones 26 Malbec 'Chronos', Mendoza 2014 D 5.95 8 23 Argentina Full bodied, dark berry fruit, smooth tannins, chocolatey finish 27 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Casas del Bosque 2013 D 6.50 8.50 25 Blackcurrant, sweet cassis, vanilla flavours, spicy, savoury notes, coffee and star anise 28 Carmenere Reserva Casa del Bosque, Rapel Valley 2013 D 26 Silky, heady red plum, black cherry, black pepper, rosemary, sweet tobacco, wonderfully complex
Red 29 Syrah 'Francophile' The Liberator, Stellenbosch 2013 C 27 Vibrant red-black fruit, rich dark berry, silky texture, smooth 30 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Bohedal 2011 C 7 9 27 Rich ripe red and black fruits, toast, leather, tobacco - creamy texture, deep 31 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine l'ancienne Ecole, Vinsobres 2012 C 28 Plum, bramble jam, all spice - ripe and elegant, soft, warming 32 Pinot Noir Reserva, Casa Silva, Colchagua Valley 2013 B 28 Soft, dark red fruits - strawberries, cherries, cream, mocha, complex 33 Malbec "Cuatro" Bodegas Joffre R Hijas, Uco valley 2014 D 30 Argentina Rich, full bodied, ripe black fruit, violet notes, mocha, spice 34 Shiraz, Capel Vale, Mount Barker 2012 D 31 Australia Rich, full, powerful, spicy, black fruits with fine grained, firm tannins 35 Rioja Reserva, Vina del Oja, Rioja 2007 C 33 Blackcurrant, sweet cassis, vanilla, spicy, savoury notes, coffee crème 36 Château La Fleur Cravignac St-Emilion Grand Cru 2010 C 37 Dark fruit, plum, cedar, bramble, cassis, and silky textured, finesse and complexity 37 Beaune, 'En Lulunne' Domaine Genot-Boulanger 2010 B 40 Red cherry, leather, game, sweet morello cherry, herbaceous, meaty
Pudding wine 50ml 38 Late Harvest Semillion/Gewurtztraminer, Casa Silva 2012 5 3.50 17 (Half bottle) Candied pink grapefruit, marmalade, round, full bodied, good acidity, orange peel 39 Smith Woodhouse Ruby Port NV 5 4 25 Porto Juicy berry, cassis, chocolate coated raisins, cherry, cream