Elliott O Mara Table 1 Vintage Price Comments No of 1. Chateau Musar White 2008 24.45 Aromas of orange peel, peach blossom, lemon and pear. The palate has notes of stone fruits with orange zest overlaid by roasted almonds it is very fresh despite its weighty texture. Very complex with flowers, lemon, spice and honeycomb underpinned with a fresh acidity and very good length. 2. Musar Jeune Red 2014 11.25 Musar Jeune Red is an unoaked blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from youthful Bekaa Valley vines. Inky-dark, silky-textured and aromatic, with blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry flavours and a warm, spicy finish. 3. Hochar Pere et Fils 2013 15.45 Aromas of dark forest fruits, cassis and black cherries with notes of leather, tobacco and sweet spices. The palate is enriched with blackberry and mulberry fruit, plums and blackcurrant leaf along with layers of sweet spices such as cinnamon and subtle notes of coffee bean. Well balanced and elegant with soft velvety integrated tannins. 4. Chateau Musar Red 2009 30.95 Released in the spring of 2016, this has a deep scarlet colour and a nose of blackberries, Assam tea, dark chocolate and mulled berries. On the palate there are blackcurrants, cherries, damsons and figs with warm cinnamon spice and a hint of mint. It is also characterised by a smoky earthiness. The tannins are well integrated, there is good acidity and a long, dry finish. 5. Chateau Musar Red 2003 28.50 a complex, intriguing array of aromas: toasted bread, cigar box, fresh tea, plums and Eastern spices. On the palate, there are mature fruits: plums, figs and cherries with hints of tea leaves and dark chocolate. The wine is intense and gregarious, the first taste releasing complex notes of currants, cherries and spice. The structure is light and airy,blending Musar s classic fruit flavours with a hint of game and finishing with a cleansing acidity. 6. Chateau Musar Red 1999 30.95 The nose is full of red fruits, mostly cherries and cassis, with flavors of vanilla, oakiness, and some hints of chocolate. This follows through in the taste which is rich, well balanced, mellow with spices in the beginning, very smooth tanins surrounded with mature red fruits, vanilla and chocolate, and a hint of orange in the end. Very long and smooth after taste 7. Chateau Musar Red 2006 25.95 A beautiful deep, ruby hue with lots of almost confected cherry, blackcurrant and cranberries on the nose with a hint of liquorice. The palate has an explosion of brambly and hedgerow fruits with blueberries and cherries.
Iain Barrie Table 2 Vintage Country Price Comments No of 8. Codorniu Zero N.V. Spain 5.95 A delicious non alcoholic sparkling drink. Citrus flavours on a rich, fruity palate 9. Anna de Codorniu Blanc de Noirs N.V. 10.45 2 for 19 Pinot Noir grapes are used for this elegant fizz. Anna owes its name to the eldest child and heir to the Codorníu state, who married the winemaker, Miquel Raventós in 1659. 10. Raimat Saira Albarino 2015 10.25 2 for 19 Up in the high altitude vineyards of Costers del Segre the Albarino shows delicate aromas of citrus, dried flowers and spice with a hint of sweet vanilla and dried fruit. 11. Septima Sauvignon Blanc 2016 9.25 The bouquet gives hints of pink grapefruit and limes which follow through onto the palate. It has a lemony and passion fruit flavour that gives a soft overall citrus style. 12. Anima Blanco A lovely floral blend of Chardonnay, Xarel-lo and Albarino with white peach and citrus zest on the nose. Lovely tangy stone fruit flavours, a touch of oak 2016 9.95 and a lively zesty lemon and lime to finish. 13. Septima Obra Malbec Aromas of cranberries, nuts, creme brulee, whisky barrel and incense. On the palate there is black fruit and smooth spicy vanilla oak notes. 2014 9.95 14. Legaris Crianza Ribera del Duero 2013 15.75 Dominant aromas of black fruits blending elegantly with toasty notes from aging in oak. Rounded and well balanced with a smooth finish. 15. Raimat Abadia 2015 7.95 6 for 42 Aromas and flavours of ripe black fruit and plum compote with tobacco and spice notes, and a touch of dark chocolate. 16. Rioja Navajas Tinto Intense raspberry and black cherry fruit overlayed 2016 7.95 with vanilla and coconut. 17. Rioja Ederra Crianza 2015 8.25 6 for 45 Cherry and blueberry fruit as well as some vanilla and hazelnuts. Medium bodied with good length. 18. Rioja Navajas Tinto Reserva 2010 12.50 Well balanced and structured, ripe red fruit flavours, spicy and herbal aromas and an expressive and elegant finish. 19. Banks Caribbean 1.65 A light, clean, crisp, Pilsner-style lager, brewed for refreshment. The flavour has citrusy notes of hops and lightly roasted barley malt. 20. Estrella Galicia 1.50 Bright beer that comes from a selection of malts and hops that are particularly bitter. Production takes 20 days and gives it a characteristic taste of hops. 21. Coopers Pale Ale 1.95 The original Pale Ale which has inspired a new generation of ale lovers with its fruity and floral characters, balanced with a crisp bitterness,
Guy Nightingale Table 3 Vintage Country Price Comments No of 22. Champagne Gosset Grande Reserve N.V. France 44.95 Buy 2 for 40 Biscuity and baked pear aromas with hints of toasty nuts. Tiny bubbles with creamy pear and apple. Long, toasty, nutty richness 23. Promised Land Chardonnay 2016 Aus 8.95 Fleshy yellow peach, subtle pineapple and citrus flavours with a refreshing acidity and a lovely clean finish. It is an easy drinking, any occasion wine. 24. Amigos White Aus 15.45 Chardonnay, Marsanne and Rousanne blend from Western Australia 24. Momo Sauvignon Blanc Classic Marlborough aromas of tropical fruits, herbaceous notes and a hint of cassis. Lemon zest 2015 N.Z. 12.95 Organic, vegan and passionfruit on the palate and a crisp, dry finish. 25. Macon Lugny Louis Latour 2015 France 12.25 Buy 6, get 1 An outstanding wine. Opulent, rich, with a flowery bouquet and lovely honey, apple and nutty flavours on the palate. 26. Sauvignon de St Bris Simonnet Febvre 2015 France 12.95 Buy 6, get 1 This wine comes from the only Burgundy region to grow Sauvignon Blanc. It's soft in style, more nutty than herbal, with almond and white fruit flavours. 27. Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir 2014 France 12.45 Buy 6, get 1 Southern French Pinot Noir from Louis Latour. It has spicy perfume on the nose, a velvety textured palate brimming with ripe cherry and strawberry fruits laced with vanilla, leading to a rounded finish. 29. Fleurie Les Garans Louis Latour 2013 France 17.75 Buy 6, get 1 Aromas and flavours of red summer fruit and violets with a hint of liquorice on the finish. 30. Vacqueyras Vidal-Fleury 2014 France 19.75 Blackberry, "garrigue", rosemary and violet on the nose, followed by silky smooth spicy black fruits on the palate, with balanced tannins and a light grip on the finish. 31. Wakefield St Andrews Cabernet 2012 Aus 32.50 An enticing bouquet of violets, black fruits and chocolate is followed by flavours of ripe black fruit, coffee and chocolate. A complex wine with long lasting flavours. Will last for another 10 years + 32. Hazel s Vineyard Zinfandel Aus 21.95 This seductive old-world styled red has a bouquet of black cherry, quince and dark chocolate. The grapes are pressed using a traditional basket press with the juice left to rest French oak barrels for 14 months. 33. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise half bottle 2014 France 12.75 Aromas of orange blossom and candied citrus peel. Full and sweet with flavours of honey, spice and orange marmalade but retains enough acidity to give a fresh clean finish. An elegantly packaged VSOP from veteran Cognac house Frapin, blended from eaux-de-vie made exclusively from grapes from the Grande Champagne region of Cognac. It was also named Best VSOP of 2016 in the World Cognac Awards. 375ml bottle 34. Frapin VSOP Cognac 54.00 Special price tonight only 45.50
The Wine Cellar Table 4 Vintage Country Price Comments No of 35. Akashi Tai Honjozo Sake Japan 16.75 Slightly lighter in style than many sakes, using high quality rice and a small amount of brewers alcohol to create a crisp, dry and easy to drink sake that's best served at room temperature. 36. Akashi Tai Daijingo Sake Japan 32.95 Akashi-Tai Daiginjo sake, made from Yamada Nishiki rice and fermented for 72 hours for a fruity and full-bodied sake. This can be served slightly chilled. 2016 Sicily 9.75 37. Fiano Mandrarossa Aromas include ripe tropical fruits and citrus. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and dry with elegant balance. The fruit and citrus aromas on the nose evolve on the palate in an array of fruit flavours. 38. Planeta Chardonnay 2016 Sicily 25.75 Soft butterscotch and ripe banana flavour, subtle oak character and a finish that lingers in the mouth. Well-integrated oak which does not dominate suggests that it will match favourably with lighter dishes as well as creamy chicken dishes. 39. U Passimiento Baglio Gibellina 2016 Sicily 9.25 A blend of fresh Frapatto and dried Nero d Avola grapes grown at high altitude in the Sicilian hills. The rich concentrated red berry fruit is balanced by a lovely freshness. 40. Brunello di Montalcino Castiglioni 2012 Italy 40.25 Complexity, superb structure, and an inviting, mouthfilling palate are the hallmarks of this Sangiovese grown in the 42-hectare Capanna vineyard facing towards the Mediterranean. 41. Limoncello Tosolini Italy 22.25 Made with Amalfi lemons and a grape based spirit, this is packed with fresh, fragrant lemon. Vibrant, zesty and clean, with fresh citrus and fragrant lemon zest. 42. Saliza Amaretto Italy 25.50 An authentic Amaretto, harmonious, natural and incredibly balanced. A cut above standard-issue amarettos with a delightful lightness and intense yet elegant marzipan flavours. 43. Akashi Tai Yuzushu Sake Japan 21.25 A light, refreshing sake from Japan's Akashi- Tai. To create it, the brewers macerate the delicious yuzu fruit in ginjo-grade sake, resulting bundles of citrus awesomeness. 44. Akashi Tai Umeshu Plum Sake Japan 17.95 A luxurious plum liqueur made by preserving plums in the finest of Japanese Ginjo sake made from Yamada Nishiki rice. Since ancient times and even in Japan today, plum liqueur has been considered a therapeutic drink. It is perfect as a dessert wine, on ice or blended with chilled sparkling or hot water.
Mike Ritchie Vintage Trade Price Comments 45. Mionetto Sergio Extra Dry NV 12.45 6 for 60 Floral aromas and a touch of anise. It has a rich, creamy mouthfeel and a lovely soft fizz. 46. Mionetto Sergio Rose NV 12.45 6 for 60 Aromas reminiscent of pink grapefruit, raspberry and red currant with a hint of wild rose. Well-balanced acidity with notes of red raspberry and strawberry. 47. Mionetto Prosecco DOCG NV 14.75 2 for 25 Produced from grapes harvested in the heart of the Prosecco Superiore DOCG area. It has a floral nose with intense aromas of green apple and exotic fruit. It is a smooth, velvety, crisp sparkling wine with a fine, persistent fizz.. 48. Talisman Gruner Veltliner 2016 7.95 6 for 42 mix and match From vineyards in Etyek-Buda, Torley is an innovative winery at the forefront of Hungarian winemaking. The now rare Grüner Veltliner grapes benefit from warm with Furmint. Vegan. daytime temperatures, with gently cooling breezes that preserve their natural acidity. 49. Talisman Furmint 2016 7.95 6 for 42 mix and match The native Furmint grapes, more usually found making rich desert wine over in Tokay, benefit from warm daytime temperatures, with gently cooling breezes that preserve their natural acidity. with Gruner Veltliner 50. 50 degrees Riesling 2015 11.45 The special climate described as a "continental cool climate" in viticultural terms, occurs only at the 50 latitude and provides ideal conditions for the Riesling grape, a late-ripening grape variety. These grapes are meticulously hand harvested and softly crushed. 50 Riesling has aromas of ripe peaches, green apples with a hint of citrus. It is crisp and tangy, lively, yet elegant, with a harmonious off-dry finish. 51. Tonel 46 Malbec 2013 13.45 Buy 2 for 25 A big wine of great refinement and culture. Full-on aromas of black fruit, tinged with hints of vanilla. The palate is luscious and generously filled with rich blackcurrant notes. The finish is ripe yet soft, with ripe and supple tannins countering the dark berry flavours. Vegan 52. El Picaro Matsu 2015 9.75 Organic and biodynamic Intense aromas of blackberries and blueberries. A fresh wine with complexity with mineral tones, rich black fruit and hints of liquorice. 53. El Recio Matsu 2014 14.75 Organic and biodynamic A full bodied wine with lots of finesse, intense aromas of chocolate, black fruits and vanilla. Round and silky on the palate, very full and smooth with touches of fruits lingering on the palate along with mineral notes. 54. El Viejo Matsu 2015 26.95 Organic and biodynamic A very intense bouquet with mature black fruit aromas, well integrated with the toasted, spiced and smoked notes. Full bodied in the mouth with very mature and round tannins that give its sweetnes. In the long and persistent aftertaste appear once again mature fruit perfectly assembled with the roasted character of the wood. No of