WINE LIST
WHITES WHITE WINE OF THE MONTH: Colombard, La Lande, South West France, 2016 Aromatic on the nose with hints of green apple and Sauvignon Blanc characteristics. Weighty fruit is balanced by good acidity, making this a crisp and refreshing tipple. Glass 4.50/6/7.50 Bottle 22. LIGHT WHITES 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle 1. Blanc de Blanc, Le Rouleur, Languedoc, France, 2016 3.50 4.80 6.30 18.00 Fresh and easy drinking with fresh citrus, floral notes and herby apple flavours. 2. Chenin Blanc, Hutton Ridge Coastal Region, South Africa, 2016 21.50 Fruity, clean, refreshing and very crisp with hints of greengage and limes. 3. Rioja Blanco, Rioja Vega, Spain, 2016 22.00 Dry, crisp and refreshing with clean, flowery and fruit aromas and hints of pineapple, coconut and grapefruit. 4. Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine La Serre, France, 2016 27.00 Known as the "Chablis of the South", the wines of Picpoul de Pinet are crisp, bright and refreshing. The name Picpoul, literally translates as "Lip Stinger", referring to the grape's naturally bright acidity. A perfect match for seafood. MEDIUM BODIED WHITES 5. Sauvignon Blanc, Condorito, Central Valley Chile, 2015 3.50 4.80 6.30 18.00 A soft and clean Chilean Sauvignon with hints of tropical and stone fruits and a zesty acidity. 6. Chardonnay, MAN Family Wines, Padstal, Western cape, South Africa, 2016 Refreshing style of Chardonnay with melon, tropical and citrus 5.00 7.00 9.00 26.00 fruits and a hint of butterscotch. A Touch of oak gives added complexity and richness. Superb! 7. Côtes du Rhône Blanc, La Fleur Solitaire, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2016 32.00 This great wine is pretty and delicate on the nose with hints of hedgerow flowers and honey. The flavours are delicate, fresh and refined. 8. Oxford Dry, Bothy Vineyard, Oxfordshire, 2015 33.00 This crisp local wine has a floral nose, yellow plums and greengage on the palate, crisp acidity and a long finish. Dry with lively fruit and floral notes. From only 2 miles away! 9. Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Dawn, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2016 34.00 This wine displays a complex aroma of grapefruit, melon and tropical fruit and the palate shows ripe tropical fruit flavours and a lengthy citrus finish. 10. Albariño, Lagar de Bouza, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2016 38.00 Pale straw yellow in colour, with aromas of ripe citrus fruit, crushed flowers and underlying minerality, leading to a fresh, crisp palate of lemon zest, fresh lime, stone fruits and notes of flint soil. Superb! 11. Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Alasia, Piedmont, Italy, 2016 39.00 Like all Gavi, this wine is made from the Cortese grape, which gives the wonderfully crisp and lime-scented wines associated with Gavi. Bursting with apple, peach and honeydew flavours and aromas of lime, almond and summer grass, this wine is delicious!
12. Macon Charnay Les Chenes, Domaine Manciat-Poncet, France, 2015 42.00 Soft attractive wine with good weight and complexity. Made by a small grower, which is unusual in the area, as most are sold through local co-operatives. AROMATIC AND SPICY WHITES 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle 13. Vinho Verde, Vilacetinho, Portugal, 2015 25.00 This wine is refreshing with flavours of green apple and white plum. The light spritz makes it a great Summer aperitif. 14. Viognier, Domaine Gayda, Pays d'oc, France, 2015 29.00 Lovely flavours of apricot, peach and acacia blossom. 15. Gewürztraminer, Paul Cluver, Elgin, South Africa, 2015 39.50 Deliciously fresh on the palate. Lovely lime zestiness with lemongrass finish. This is complex and elegant but still shows weight and texture in the mouth. Superb! 16. Pinot Gris, Spinyback, Nelson, New Zealand, 2015 35.00 A hint of residual sweetness balances with bright acidity and minerality. Flavours are of jasmine, citrus blossom and green apple. A slight spritz gives a fantastic freshness. CLASSIC WHITES 17. Petit Chablis, La Chablisienne, Burgundy, 2015 6.50 9.60 12.60 37.00 Fresh, clean and vibrant with crisp floral aromas and notes of citrus, apple And vanilla, alongside the typical dry steeliness. 18. Sancerre, Domaine Cherrier, Loire, 2016 39.00 Raw blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry flavours typical of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Dry with pronounced fruit. 19. Chablis, Domaine Louis Michel, Burgundy, 2015 45.00 Dry, crisp and minerally with mouth-watering peach and apricot flavours. Stunning! 20. Pouilly Fuissé, Domaine Trouillet, Mâconnais, 2014 58.00 This family run vineyard produces wonderfully intense and weighty wines that rival some of the very top Burgundies. Notes of fresh peach and grapefruit combine with toasted brioche and honey to give a rich lasting finish. 21. Montagny 1er Cru, Feuillat - Juillot, Les Grappes D'Or, Burgundy, 2014 65.00 Complex apple crumble and greengage fruit, nutty/leesy overtones and an alluring, ripe but refined finish. Delicious! 22. Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Jean Louis Chavy, Burgundy, 2015 75.00 Elegant yet full bodied with flavours of citrus and honey, complemented by a touch of toasty oak. Fresh acidity balances this lovely wine. 23. Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot, Burgundy, 2013 86.00 Fresh, zesty and complex wine with good buttery fruit and integrated oak from this Excellent producer. Jean-Marc Pillot s wines seem to possess everything - richness and depth of fruit, the classic firmness of a great Chassagne and a long, smooth and harmonious finish.
REDS RED WINE OF THE MONTH: Sangiovese, Voluta, Veneto, Italy, 2015 Using the classic Chianti grape Sangiovese, this is a soft, smooth and supple wine filled with red and black fruits. Glass 4.50/6/7.50 Bottle 22. LIGHT AND FRUITY REDS 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle 50. Carignan, Le Rouleur, Languedoc, France, 2016 3.50 4.80 6.30 18.00 Filled with juicy red fruits and a subtle hint of nutmeg, this carignan is light and very quaffable! 51. Cabernet Sauvignon, Miraflores, Central Valley, Chile, 2016 22.00 A soft and juicy Cabernet ideal for every day drinking. Soft black and red fruits can be found on both the nose and palate. 52. Tempranillo Merlot Syrah, Abadia Mercier 'A', Spain, 2016 25.00 Juicy and fresh with red and black fruits and a subtle hint of smoke and spice. 53. Pinot Noir, Yealands, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2015 42.00 A full-bodied and stylish Pinot Noir with richness and texture. A delicious combination of blackcherry, plum and violets, with hints of savoury spice. The finish is long and firm. Delicious! MEDIUM BODIED REDS 54. Merlot, Vinedos Puertas, Lanya, Chile, 2016 3.50 4.80 6.30 18.00 Filled with ripe plum, currant, cherry and blackberry flavours, hints of vanilla, all complemented by sweet ripe tannins. 55. Primitivo, Boheme, Salento, Italy, 2015 24.00 Wonderfully rich aromas of plum and black cherry with spicy notes of cracked black pepper. A charming and well balanced wine with a velvety texture and black forest and damson fruits. 56. Rioja, Navajas Tinto, Spain, 2016 4.60 6.30 8.40 24.50 A small Bodega in Rioja whose quality is beyond question. 57. Cabernet/Shiraz, Fox Grove, South East Australia, 2016 26.00 Soft and juicy with brambly fruit, spice and blackcurrants. The palate is round and soft and has a good finish. 58. Pinotage, Franschhoek Cellar, Stone Bridge, Western Cape, S Africa, 2015 27.00 A nose of pepper, earthy spice and bright red berry fruit. Soft and luscious on the palate, with strawberry, red cherry and vanilla flavours, with a touch of garrigue spice. 59. Chianti, Volpetto, DOCG, Italy, 2014 28.00 Well structured and full-bodied, lively and intense, this ruby red Chianti is full of fruit with a hint of spice. A great food wine. 60. Malbec, Vida Organica Mendoza, Argentina, 2016 5.20 7.50 9.80 28.50 Medium bodied with dark fruits (brambles and black cherry) and smooth spices. The palate is round and soft with smooth tannins and a fresh acidity. 61. Neropasso Rosso, Mabis, Veneto, Italy, 2015 32.00 Wonderfully spicy and velvety wine, with indulgent dried fruit and smooth tannins. The attention to detail in the production of this wine is mind boggling. Hand harvesting and meticulous grape selection ensure the juice of the dried grapes is concentrated and the wine is complex and reminiscent of Amarone.
62. Old Vine Zinfandel, Scotto, Lodi, California, 2013 34.00 Deep dark rich chocolate and spice with a touch of toffee cream on the finish. 63. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Poliziano, Tuscany, Italy, 2014 64.00 Well structured with an intense perfume of juicy, ripe fruit and a rich palate, with just the right amount of tannin. This is Sangiovese at its very best! MONSTER REDS Bottle 64. Shiraz, Last Stand, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2016 26.50 Premium quality fruit and mature vines have produced a wine with great balance, length and fruit intensity. Dark cherry and plum dominate the nose with hints of spice and leather. 65. Les Forts du Moulin, Languedoc, France, 2015 28.50 A blend of Carignan grapes brings depth and full body and the Syrah grapes give wonderful spicy notes. The Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes give finesse and complexity. With spice and red berries, this wine is well-rounded with a good length. 66. Quinta de la Rosa, Tinto, Douro, Portugal, 2015 36.00 This excellent modern wine is made from the traditional local grape varieties of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. It sends layers of ripe mulberries, damsons and raspberries coursing around your tongue. The mouth feel is fleshy, exuberant and balanced. 67. Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Vascos, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2015 36.00 Domaine Barons de Rothschild-Lafite took over the Los Vascos estate in 1988 impressed by its location near to the ocean and its exceptional soil. Classic tobacco and blackcurrant abound in this wine. Wine with pedigree that is a joy to drink. 68. Rioja Reserva, Beronia, Spain, 2012 42.00 Top quality wine aged in American and French oak for 18 months. Intensely aromatic, harmonious and complex, with a smooth silky finish. CLASSIC REDS 69. Château de Bon Ami, Bordeaux, France, 2014 29.50 A forward nose of red berries, cherry and redcurrants. The palate is smooth and well balanced with darker fruit characters and subtle smokiness. 70. Fleurie, Les Florines, Jacques Charlet, France, 2014 37.00 Wonderful ripe raspberry and blackcurrant notes on the nose and soft, round and supple on the palate. Some smokiness and floral notes help to lift this wine well. 71. Côtes du Rhône, Roc Épine, Domaine Lafond, France, 2015 36.00 A smooth wine with aromas of ripe fruit, cherries, blackcurrants and undergrowth. The palate is smooth with wonderfully concentrated flavours of dark berries, leather and spice. A lovely bottle full of charm and roundness. 72. Château de Roques, Puisseguin St Emilion, France, 2014 42.00 Ripe dark fruits, dry wood smoke and soft earth lead to a finely structured palate with smooth, sweet tannins. Subtle compost notes sit under cherry, plum and blackcurrant fruits. 73. Savigny les Beaune, Vielles Vignes, Domaine Denis Carré, France, 2012 68.00 This Beaune comes from very old low-yielding vines growing in gravelly, stony soil with small areas of sand. The old vines produce extremely concentrated and deeply flavoured grapes. The harvest is all by hand to assure grapes arrive at the winery in the very best condition. Superb! 74. Château Hannetot, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, 2011 75.00 Purple to look at, the nose is intense and aromatic with both cherry and currant notes. The finish is well balanced with a subtle oak touch.
ROSÉS ROSÉ WINE OF THE MONTH: 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle Pinotage Rosé, Hutton Ridge, Coast, South Africa, 2016 Named after the Hutton Soils of the West Coast of South Africa. This wine is pale pink in colour and full to bursting with fresh strawberry and ripe cherry characters. Glass 4.50/6/7.50 Bottle 22. 30. Garnacha Rose, Rioja Vega, Spain, 2015 4.00 5.20 7.00 19.50 Dry and mouth wateringly refreshing, this Garnacha rose is bursting with raspberries and summer fruits. Vibrant deep pink in colour. 31. Château de la Deidière Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France, 2016 34.00 Fresh with lemony and melon aromas and a delicious palate of spice, creaminess and good red fruit. SPARKLING AND CHAMPAGNES SPARKLING 125ml Bottle 40. Prosecco, Le Dolci Colline, Italy 7.00 32.00 Refreshing delicate fizz, gently aromatic with crisp apple flavours a great aperitif. CHAMPAGNE 125ml Bottle 41. Chassenay d Arce, Cuvée Première Brut NV, Champagne, France 53.00 This charming champagne has a gold lemon colour with a beautiful cordon of fine bubbles. The aroma is rich with spicy and floral notes associating with honey and yellow fruits. The taste is well balanced, light, elegant and crisp. 42. Nyetimber Classic Cuvée MV, West Sussex, England 10.50 58.00 Lovely pale gold and gentle, fine bubbles. Toasty, spicy and complex aromas with subtle honey, almond and baked apple on the palate. Fine and elegant, a rival to any French champagne house. An excellent aperitif! 43. Nyetimber Rose MV, West Sussex, England 69.00 Fresh and delicate with aromas of red fruits and intriguing spice notes of anise and lavender. Creamy and round textured on the palate, with redcurrant, raspberry and cherry flavours. Perfectly balanced with fine persistent bubbles. A simply stunning English sparkling and an excellent aperitif. 44. Bollinger Grande Année, Champagne, France, 2004 120.00 Only released in outstanding years, this wine is aged for a minimum of five years.
PUDDING WINES 50ml 100ml ½ Bottle 80. Montbazillac, Chateau Poulvère, France, 2014 4.00 6.50 22.00 Typical botrytis nose followed by rich, subtle flavours. 81. Black Muscat, Elysium, California, 2015 5.50 8.00 35.00 A luscious yet delicate, rose petal scented wine of great character with a cult following. Superb with chocolate puddings. 82. Noble Late Harvest Riesling, Paul Cluver, South Africa, 2014 6.00 12.00 42.00 Exquisite, peachy, orange blossom and floral overtones with balancing acidity. Complex with a long lasting finish and very moreish. 83. Capitelli IGT, Anselmi, Veneto, Italy, 2015 7.00 13.00 47.00 Stunningly rich and complex, packed with apricot, honey and pear. Tropical and full yet refreshing and utterly delicious! 84. Sauternes, Carmes de Rieussec, France, 2009 8.00 15.00 55.00 The second wine of Chateau Rieussec, Carmes de Rieussec is selected according to the same standards as the first wine. Its constant feature is centred on a fine aromatic structure dominated by citrus aromas. Classic and elegant.