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WHITE WINES El Muro Macabeo 28 7.50 Spain - D.O.P. Carinena This is a fresh, simple everyday drinking wine. It has flavours and aromas of citrus and melon with soft almond and floral notes Colle De Principe Pinot Grigio 34 8.50 Italy - Veneto Clear aromas of toasted almonds, leanbodied, it has balanced acidity and a dry aftertaste Shottesbrooke Chardonnay 34 8.50 Australia - Mc Laren Vale Fresh melon, peach and biscuit aromas, the fruit is supported by fine background oak Muscadet Serve Et Maine 35 8.50 France - Loire Complex aromas with hints of honey. Smooth, well rounded, it is reminiscent of brioche and dried fruit Domaine Combe Rouge Picpoul De Pinet 36 8.50 France - Languedoc Lovely pale yellow colour, bright and clear, tasty aromas of white fruit and a hint of fresh almond Huesgen By The Glass Riesling 36 Germany - Mosel Classy Riesling, sweet, lively and refreshing, with flavours of apple and honey
Masseria Del Feudo Grillo 42 Italy - Sicily Delicate aromas of citrus, honey and flowers. Spicy flavours of white pepper and blackcurrant BOTTLE GLASS (175ml) Castello Di Pomino Bianco 44 Italy - Tuscany The Pomino bouquet is an explosion of flowers followed by fruity aromas of pear, pineapple and mango, it combines freshness with minerality Huia Estate Sauvignon Blanc 44 11.50 N. Zealand - Marlborough This wine is layered with flavours of guava, melon, gooseberry and lime zest, excellent length and depth on the palate Les Pierres Blanches Sancerre 54 France - Loire Strong aromas of blackcurrant blossom. A delicate and fresh wine with a long lasting finish Palacios Remondo Placet Rioja 60 Spain - Rioja Baja Light straw colouring, then a nose of pear, white peach, jasmine and vanilla. The palate is richly textured and full of depth Domaine Laroche Chablis 64 France - Chablis Pale gold in colour with intense aromas of ripe white fruits and spring blossom. Ripe fruit flavours are balanced by zesty acidity on the lingering, fruity finish.
Lupe Cholet Pouilly Fuisse 82 France - Burgundy Very fresh and young, it has intense fruit flavours of pineapple and grapefruit, very smooth on the palate Domaine Laroche Premier Cru Vaudevey Chablis 101 France - Chablis Bright yellow in colour with gold tints. Lively grapefruit aromas on the nose, the palate is medium bodied with crisp acidity and fresh citrus flavours ROSÉ WINE Caves De L Angevine Rosé D Anjou 35 8.75 France - Loire An intense strawberry aroma rises from this bright pink wine, the slightly sweet fruit goes immediately dry, very easy drinking RED WINES El Muro Tempranillo/Garnacha 28 7.00 Spain - D.O.P.Carinena Bright, fresh red fruit on the nose and a soft supple palate with leather and spice Saint Marc Reserve Merlot 30 8.00 France - Pays d OC IGP This reserve Merlot is made in a fruity and easy to drink style, a dark red colour with a fruity nose, mixed with spicy notes of thyme and pepper
Chateau Timberlay Bordeaux Superiore Merlot/Cabernet 32 France - Bordeaux A crisp, red-fruit flavoured wine that has sufficient structure to give it shape and density, it has spice from the wood aging BOTTLE GLASS (175ml) Les Jamelles Pinot Noir 34 9.00 France - Languedoc Scents of red and black berries mixed with floral notes, hints of delicate wood and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is complex and rich Leopards Leap Pinotage/Shiraz 36 9.00 South Africa - Western Cape A unique blend of dry plums, mulberries and stewed fruit beautifully balanced by a touch of vanilla and herb, an array of complex flavours that settle with deeper notes of pepper, mocha and dark fruit La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauvignon 38 9.50 France - Languedoc Great fruit and jammy fruit aromas with a touch of cacoa, black fruits and liquorice with chocolate Don David Reserve Malbec 38 9.50 Argentina - Cafayate Valley Plum jam and raisin combined with pipe tobacco and vanilla dominate the aroma, very well balanced together with sweet and soft tannins Bodegas Muriel Rioja Reserva 45 Spain - Rioja Alvesa It has good intensity and balanced vanilla notes from oak maturation. The palate boasts mature red fruits along with hints of liquorice and spice
Lupe Cholet Fleurie 44 France - Burgundy Very fresh, it has very delicate fruit and floral notes along with sandy mineral hints, its body is very fleshy and well balanced with good roundness Alvaro Palacios Camins Del Priorat 54 Spain - Priorat Powerful nose, very refined and inviting, blackcurrant and oaky tannins. Mellows out into a beautifully smooth wine decorated with black cherry, rose, flint and the darkest of dark chocolate Bodegas Muriel Rioja Gran Reserva 62 Spain - Rioja Alvesa An aromatic explosion of fine oak with dried fruit such as raisins, caramel and a hint of leather and tobacco. The aromas become more intense and complex as the wine begins to breathe Lucente 86 Italy - Tuscany The nose is impressive presenting a broad range of elegant aromatic impressions, the palate is notable for its warmth and roundness, displaying smooth, glossy tannins, and a well balanced acidity Sant Antonio Amorone 101 Italy - Veneto Deep ruby in colour with rich aromas of dried fruit, star anise and chocolate, the palate is dry and full with flavours of fig, raisin, tea and liquorice followed by a long and flavourful finish
SWEET WINE BOTTLE GLASS (175ml) Seifried Ice Wine Sweet Agnes Half Bottle (375 ml) 40 New Zealand - Nelson Full and luscious dessert wine with zesty citrus and floral notes, natural sweetness and perfectly balanced by clean acidity SPARKLING WINES & CHAMPAGNES Masottina Prosecco Frizzante 39 11.00 Italy - Conegliano Distinct aromas of fruit and flowers, fresh and well-structured Valformosa Cava Brut 52 Spain - Penedes Aromas that are a blend of fruit and of fermentation, a classic finish with plenty of character Pannier Brut Champagne 102 France - Champagne Fresh and pure, very supple with a round body and full structures, mature aromas of fully ripened fruit, good length, persistent with fresh aftertaste Pannier Rosé Champagne 108 France - Champagne Fresh and pure, overtones of red fruits and toasted bread, a balanced aftertaste with both length and finesse Bollinger Champagne 165 France - Champagne Rich and full in style with lots of rich biscuit flavour and thrilling apple and pear fruits
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