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 La Pieve 2 5 27.50 Light, fresh, dry and fun! Lemon sherbet, pear, lasting bubbles 2 Prosecco Valdobbiadene Zardetto 1 31 Rich, citrus fruit, pineapple, baked bread, fine bubbles, lovely creamy mouthfeel 3 Irroy, Brut, Reims, Champagne 1 40 Light aperitif, complex, balanced, elegant 4 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims, Champagne 1 64 Rich, herbs, lemons, toasty, balanced, silky 5 Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé, Reims, Champagne 2 72 Soak-on-the-skins method, velvet raspberry and redcurrant flavours Rosé 6 Zinfandel Rosé, Feather Falls 2 5 7 20 CALIFORNIA Summer berry, candy, balanced, refreshing 7 Merlot Syrah Rose, Domaine Condamine Bertrand 1 6 7.50 23 Fragrant, fruity Rosé with lovely aromas of raspberries and pink grapefruit, zesty and dry
White 8 Chenin Blanc, Paarl Heights 2 5 7 20 Guava, citrus, succulent tropical fruit 9 Chardonnay - Macabeo, Caprichos 1 5.50 7 21 Aromatic zesty citrus, subtle tropical notes, fresh, dry 10 Pinot Grigio, Terrazas della Luna 1 6.50 8 25 Honeyed apple fruit, cut flowers, rounded, ripe, lemongrass 11 Fiano del Sannio, La Guardinese, Campania 2 7 9 27 Aromatic, floral, lemony, herbs, stony mineral notes, touch of honey 12 Sauvignon Blanc, Taringi, Marlborough 1 7 9.50 28 NEW ZEALAND Typically intense, zesty, passion fruit, lime, lemongrass 13 Falerio, Saladini Pilastri 1 23 Almost Pinot Grigio. Rich pear, honey fruit, herby, nutty finish 14 Rousanne Sauvignon, Tendem, Southern France 1 24 Delicious peach, pineapple fruit, lemongrass, mineral finish 15 Semillon Sauvignon, Cassa Silva 2 26 Round, full bodied, good acidity, orange peel, floral aromas, pink grapefruit, marmalade 16 Picpoul de Pinet Calmel and Joseph 1 27 Weightier Picpoul, less aged, ripe citrus, exotic mango, orange 17 Viognier Reserva, Casa Silva, Colchagua 2 29 Heady, rich apricot, peach, pear, fragrant floral 18 Albarino, Terre di Asorei 2 30 Alluringly fresh, peach, mouth-watering citrus fruit. Clean mineral notes on the finish
White 19 Macon Uchizy, Domaine Talmard, Burgundy 1 34 Melon, honey, zesty, finesse 20 Sancerre Domaine Roland Tissier, Loire 1 36 Grassy, zesty green fruit, minerality, demands some oysters 21 Chablis, Domaine Seguinot Bordet 1 37 Baked apple, greengage, ripe lemon fruit, creaminess, steely 22 Chardonnay Capel Vale, Margaret River 2 40 AUSTRALIA Citrus, grapefruit aromas, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, round, soft, creamy, peach, melon 23 'Saskia' Miles Chenin Viognier 2 42 Opulent, complex, white peach, lemon blossom, marzipan, ginger spice, buttery toast, lime zest 24 Rully Rabource Domaine Vincent Duriel Janithal Burgundy 1 49 Pineapple, cream, toast, savoury, rich, elegant 25 Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy, Burgundy 1 62 Neither overtly fruity nor over-oaked. Well-balanced, emphasising the classic minerality of the style
Red 26 Shiraz Paarl Heights, Western Cape C 5 7 20 Warm, spicy, smooth, bramble fruit, peppery 27 Malbec Trivno Mendoza D 6.50 8.50 26 ARGENTINA Full bodied, dark berry fruit, smooth tannins, chocolatey 28 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Casas del Bosque D 7 9.50 28 Blackcurrant, sweet cassis, vanilla flavours, spicy, savoury notes, coffee and star anise. 29 Château Rival Bellevue, Bordeaux Superieur D 7.50 9.50 29 85% Merlot, soft, supple, delicate spice, coffee, dark forest fruits 30 Pinot Noir Reserva, Casa, Silva, Colchagua B 8 10.50 32 Soft and lively, strawberries, cherries, pomegranate, cinnamon, aromatic complexity 31 Old Vines Grenache, Caprichos, Carinena C 21 Super soft, smooth Garnacha, ripe red berries, spicy, velvety 32 Merlot Syrah, Tendem, Condamine Bertrand C 23 Elegant, soft red and cassis fruit, balanced, spicy, savoury 33 Shiraz Cabernet Cranswick Estate C 26 AUSTRALIA Soft, fruity red, bramble, white pepper and soft dark fruit, spice 34 Rioja Crianza, Vina Palaciega C 27 Crimson red, tawny hues, hedgerow fruits, vanilla, cedar 35 Carmenere Reserva, Casa del Bosque, Rapel Valley D 30 Silky, heady, red plum, black cherry, black pepper, rosemary, sweet tobacco, complex 36 Syrah 'Francophile' The Liberator C 30 Vibrant red-black fruit, rich dark berry, silky texture, smooth
Red 37 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Lancienne Ecole, Rhône C 31 Plum, bramble jam, all spice, ripe, elegant, really polished 38 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Bohedal C 32 Rich ripe red and black fruits, toast, leather, tobacco, creamy texture, deep 39 Sangiovese Bacaia, San Valentino, Emilia Romagna C 33 Bold and rich, black cherry fruit, soft tannins 40 Malbec Cuatro Bodegas Joffre, Uco Valley D 34 ARGENTINA Rich, full bodied, ripe black fruit, violet notes, mocha, spice 41 La Legende de Fonreaud, Haut-Medoc C 37 Leather, cedar, ripe cassis, spice, soft, juicy tannins, serious 42 Cabernet Franc Bodegas Atamisque C 39 ARGENTINA Sweet, ripe red fruits, herbaceous, wild strawberry, graphite, structured, elegant, exotic 43 Valpolicella Ripasso Adalia, Veneto D 41 Amazing depth, dark cherry, prune compote, soft red fruit, cherry notes, exotic spice 44 Shiraz, Capel Vale, Margaret River, Mount Barker D 42 AUSTRALIA Complex, round, powerful. Deep spicy, black fruits, firm tannins 45 Château La Fleur Cravignac, St-Emilion Grand Cru C 45 Lovely rounded dark fruit, plum, cedar, dark bramble, cassis, silky texture 46 Le Confidences de Prieurie le Chine, Margaux C 57 Opaque, ruby, richly aromatic, flavourful. Blackcurrants, anise, and dark chocolate on both the nose and palate. Full-bodied, freshly acidic, medium-weight, fine-grained tannins
Pudding wine 50ml 47 Semillon Gewürztraminer, Casa Silva, Late Harvest 5 3.50 19 Lively, floral, pink grapefruit and marmalade. Round, full bodied, good acidity, orange peel notes, long finish 48 Smith Woodhouse Ruby Port, Porto 5 4 27 PORTUGAL Juicy berry, cassis, chocolate coated raisons, cherry, cream