The Drinks Menu
Cocktails Peach Bellini The perfect pre-dinner aperitif. Refreshing peach puree stirred with chilled prosecco. 8 Classic Mojito Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, fresh mint leaves, sugar, lime juice and topped up with with soda. 7 Classic Cosmopolitan Citrus vodka, orange liqueur & cranberry juice shaken over ice & served in a classic martini glass, garnished with fresh orange peel. 7 Spiced Mule Spiced rum muddled with fresh lime & angostura bitters, topped with refreshing fever tree ginger beer. 7 The Woodman Old Fashioned Woodford reserve bourbon, angostura bitter soaked sugar cube, served with an ice sphere. 8 Espresso Martini Russian standard vodka with shot of espresso shaken over ice with Kahlua topped with a single coffee bean. 7 French Martini Russian standard vodka, chamboard, pineapple juice & raspberry puree. 8
Connoisseur s Collection Red Wine Privada, Bodega Norton 2013, Argentina 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon Excellent aromatic complexity with notes of ripe fruit, spices, and hints of smoke and coffee. Rich and generous on the palate with superb concentration. A pure-tasting red, with concentrated dark plum and dark chocolate flavours that glide over the palate. Long and lush, presenting a core of sweet spice and creamy notes that fill the rich and powerful finish. (93 points, Wine Spectator, Robert Parker 91 points). 37 Magnum 75 Julicher Estate Pinot Noir, Martinborough 2013, New Zealand 47.50 Wim Julicher is a Dutchman who came to New Zealand in 1972. In 1996 he bought a plot of land in Martinborough on Te Muna Road, one of the very best locations in the area for growing Pinot Noir. Since then, Julicher Estate has amassed a spectacular string of awards. This classic Martinborough Pinot Noir shows outstanding purity and elegance, with fresh red cherry and raspberry aromas, complex savoury and floral notes, and a hauntingly beautiful, ethereal palate of superb poise and length. (Silver - SWA 2015 & Gold - New Zealand International Wine Show 2015) Finca Valpiedra Rioja Reserva 2009, Spain 55 92% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano, 4% Maturana This is a truly exceptional Rioja by Familia Martinez Bujanda, who have been producing high premium Rioja s since 1889. Finca Valpiedra is located in the best area of the DOCa Rioja, on a spectacular meander of the river Ebro, and is the only Rioja among the Grandes Pagos de España (Great Estates of Spain). That rare thing: a single-vineyard Rioja, offering a powerful expression of black fruit, white chocolate, plums and spices. These aromas are perfectly combined with the smokiness provided by French oak barrels. (Gold SWA 2015 & Silver Decanter 2013, 95 points in Decanter) Barolo, Alfredo Prunotto 2012, Piedmont, Italy 65 100% Nebbiolo Alfredo Prunotto founded his business in 1922 and is and was one of Piemonte s most dynamic wine makers with a huge reputation across Italy for producing wines of the finest quality. This superb Barolo has a complex nose with notes of rose, strawberry and forest fruits. Delicately floral, perfumed yet persistent on the palate, this is Barolo at its best. Rosé Wine Sancerre Rosé, Domaine Pascal Gitton 2014, Loire Valley, France 35 Established in 1945 by Marcel Gitton with barely one acre, the Gitton domaine today covers around twenty-seven hectares spread amongst the region s best areas. The Les Romains vineyard consists of forty eight-year-old vines which helps to produce the finest quality grapes in the Loire Valley. The wines is pale pink, crisp and refreshing, combining the delicate berry fruit of Pinot Noir with classic Sancerre elegance.
Connoisseur s Collection White Wine Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc Coopers Creek 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand 35 100% Sauvignon Blanc Coopers Creek was established by Andrew and Cynthia Hendry in 1980 with the aim of producing the very highest quality wines, principally in dry styles and reflecting New Zealand s outstanding cool climate viticultural conditions. Their Dillons Point is a single vineyard and multi-awarding wine which displays excellent quality, minerality and richness with passion fruit and nectarine dominating. Gavi di Gavi Bruno Broglia 2014, Bruno Broglia, Piedmont, Italy 45 100% Cortese Broglia vineyards are situated in the heart of Gavi and this top selection shows great refinement and minerality on the nose, with a nutty savouriness on the palate. Taut, concentrated and structured, it sets the benchmark for great Gavi. (Silver - SWA Awards 2015) Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume, Domaine J-M Brocard 2014, Burgundy, France 50 100% Chardonnay Jean-Marc Brocard is widely recognised as one of Chablis s leading producers. The approach is one of minimal intervention in both vineyard and winery, and letting the quality of the grapes really shine through. The results are pure, unadorned expressions of the great chalk slopes of Chablis. An exotic nose of pineapple, mango and aniseed is followed by a harmonious palate with an added hint of honeyed fruit, and a refreshing mineral finish. Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Clos Saint Landelin, Muré 2013, Alsace, France 55 100% Nebbiolo The fifteen-hectare Clos St Landelin is a steep, terraced, south-facing vineyard with clay/ limestone soil and a lot of stones. The Muré family cultivate it organically. The Gewurztraminer vines average around forty five years old which produces grapes of the immense quality. This is a complex wine showing an array of aromas such as honey, spices, apricot and peach as well as white flowers, pepper and rose. On the palate the wine shows great intensity, with excellent precision and freshness.
Champagne & Sparkling 125ml 1/2 Prosecco DOC Corte delle Calli Extra Dry A classic Prosecco with aromas of white peach, pear and flowers. The palate is fresh, not too dry, and clean as a whistle all the way through to the sparkling finish Champagne Testulat Carte d Or Blanc de Noirs, France Rich, fruity champagne with notes of vanilla and peaches. Elegant and wellbalanced. 6 25 39.95 Champagne Laurent-Perrier Brut, France Well defined, subtly rounded with expressive flavours. The fruit progressively emerges to reveal a fine Champagne displaying great length on the finish. 29 55 Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France Well structured with a symphony of fruit flavours and fine balance between fruity and toasty aromas. 62 Champagne Laurent-Perrier Rosé France Deep salmon-pink colour, fruity, fresh and intense followed by a full bodied yet elegant mouthfeel. 75 Cuvée Dom Perignon, France Elegant and well balanced with subtle aromas of white peach, vanilla and white pepper. 175 In victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat you need it. Napoleon Bonaparte Rosé 175ml 250ml Valdemoreda Garnacha Rosado Spain This delicious Spanish rosé reveals delicate rose petal aromas, together with fine redcurrant and raspberry fruit. In the mouth it is rounded with a touch of sweet fruit and a refreshing aftertaste. 4.50 5.75 16.95 Pinot Grigio Rosé, Nina Veneto, Italy With a delicate pale pink colour and an elegant nose of acacia flowers, this light-bodied dry rosé is delightfully refreshing. 4.75 6.75 18.50 Poggio Alto Zinfandel Blush, Italy Inviting aromas of redcurrants and orange zest, followed by a creamy medium-dry palate showing a nice balance of sweetness and fruit flavours 4.75 6.75 18.50
White Wines 175ml 250ml First Fleet Chardonnay, Australia A delicious Chardonnay that captures the pioneering spirit of the first voyages to Australia in a crisp, modern style. Red apple and melon fruit fills a palate that is dry yet well rounded, making this a versatile accompaniment to food. Kleinkloof Chenin Blanc, Paarl, South Africa Very attractive nose with lots of tropical fruits such as pineapple, guava and citrus fruit, carrying on to the crisp, refreshing palate. Gargenega Pinot Grigio, Italy Crisp apple and pear fruit aromas with some floral overtones lead to a soft, medium-bodied palate with a clean, dry finish. 4.75 6.75 18.50 4.75 6.75 18.95 5 7 19.50 Mancura Etnia Sauvignon Blanc, Mancura, Chile An elegant yellow colour with vibrant greenish hues. The nose offers tantalising tropical fruit aromas and white flowers. The palate is clean, and fresh, balanced and with a very refreshing finish. 5 7 19.50 Quercus Pinot Blanco, Goriška, Slovenia The Quercus vineyards re just a stones throw away from the famous, high premium Italian region Collio. On the nose there are nots of apple, grapefruit & lemon, as well as a pleasant floral aroma. 21.50 Deakin Estate Viognier Victoria, Australia An aromatic wine showing typical Viognier aromas of apricot, honeysuckle and orange peel. The palate is soft and luscious, while retaining good balance and a refreshing finish. Codici Banda Nera Fiano, Codici The Fiano Grape is grabbing the attention around the world at the moment with its delightful floral character. This Fiano is produced from southern Italy and provides a rich, peachy style balanced by a lively citrus crispness 23.50 24 Picpoul de Pinet Beauvignac Languedoc Roussillon, France Elegant aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate ideally suited to seafood. Fault Line Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Typical Marlborough Sauvignon Bursting with notes of gooseberry and mango with a fresh and herbaceous finish. 24.50 6.50 8.50 25 Chablis, Domaine Hamelin Burgundy, France Fresh, classic nose with notes of green apple, hawthorn and minerals. Crisp on the palate while displaying good depth of flavour, and a long, dynamic finish. 32.50 Pouilly-Fume Les Cailloux, Domaine J-C Chatelain 100% Sauvignon Blanc. A lively, intense nose of green fruit, then focused minerally notes on the palate backed up by zippy citrus and some spice and mint flavours 36.50
Red Wines 175ml 250ml Norton Porteno Malbec Mendoza, Argentina This luscious Malbec has aromas of violets, strawberries and black cherry, leading to a smooth, full bodied palate with a hint of peppery spice First Fleet Shiraz, South-Eastern Australia A vibrant Shiraz in a modern, easy-drinking style. Mulberry and plum fruit mix with spice on the smooth-textured palate, a versatile accompaniment to food. Mancura Etnia Merlot, Mancura An inviting deep ruby-red in colour, this wines is packed full of ripe blackberry and plum aromas with delicate hints of spice and crushed black pepper. The palate is succulent, soft and fruity 5.95 7.95 23.50 4.50 6.50 17.95 4.95 6.95 19.50 Les Templiers Cabernet Sauvignon, Côtes de Thongue, France Richly coloured, fruity wine with blackcurrant & berry flavours; structured & elegant on the mouth 4.95 6.95 19.95 Hugonell, Joven This modern style vibrant Rioja combines plumb and strawberry flavours with hints of vanilla and spice. 5.50 7.50 21 Cotes-du-Rhone Mazets de Saint Victor, France Rich, hearty berry fruit aromas lead to a beautifully balanced, medium-bodied palate, with the exuberant fruit lifted but some peppery spice. Delicious modern Côtes-du-Rhône. Chãteau Saint Romans, Bordeaux A classic claret smooth and soft on the palate filled with berried fruit flavours. 22.95 25 Featherdrop Hill Pinot Noir, Hawkes Bay New Zealand This charming wine offers aromas of blackberry, raspberry, smoky oak and floral notes. Sweet ripe cherry and raspberry flavours complement the fine structure and subtle spicy oak. The finish is long and soft, with elegant raspberry fruit. Frescaripa Bardolino Classico, Masi, Venato, Italy Light-bodied yet full of flavour.the use has aromas of cherries, wild strawberries and blackcurrant. Vibrant. fresh & aromatic on the palate, with hints of pepper on the finish. Malbec Reserva, Bodega Norton Argentina Round and velvety, with flavours of ripe black fruit, violets, spices and tobacco. Long and complex on the finish. Promesa Rioja Reserva Familia Martinez Bujanda, Spain Delicious, velvety Rioja which after five years maturing, is showing its sophisticated savoury side as well as rich berry fruit and subtle oak influence. 26 27 29.95 30.95 I cook with red wine, sometimes I even add it to the food. W.C Fields, circa 1930 s
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