DELICATE AND ZESTY WHITES 1 Sauvignon Blanc, Le Charme Vin de Pays, France 18.95 Vibrant, lean and crisp, oozes fresh gooseberry and cut grass flavours - a mini Sancerre! 2 Dry Furmint, Tokaj Bor Estate, Hungary 27.95 A ripe and smoky dry white, with notes of spice, pear and grapefruit overlaid with gunflint. 3 Pinot Grigio, Ca Tesore, Veneto, Italy 18.95 Made in the more upmarket Veronese area of Northern Italy - tangy citrus fruit and soft dry finish. 4 Gavi I Risi, Giribaldi, Italy 34.95 Just lika mamma used to make! Ripe and nutty with a clean fresh finish. 5 Rioja Blanco, Marques de Muerza, Rioja, Spain 22.95 Crisp, steely with a slight hint of hazelnut and fresh green apple. 6 Chablis Domaine Testut, Burgundy, France 33.95 100% steely unoaked Chardonnay, grown on a single 7 acre block that adjoins the Grand Cru area. AROMATIC AND MID-WEIGHT WHITES 7 Sauvignon Blanc, Kuraka, Marlborough, NZ 27.95 Pungent elderflower and lime zest fruit abounds. 8 Riesling Dr Loosen, Pfalz, Germany 25.95 Oooh, upfront, explosive lime and sherbet flavours from THE main man in the Mosel! 9 Viognier, Los Coches, Central Valley, Chile 21.95 Rare example of this Italian Classic - fresh, light, zingy and perfumed. 10 Marsanne Viognier, Xavier Roger Vin de Pays Orange, France 24.95 Fruity and dry with a core of ripe pineapple, mango and apricot.
RICHER, WEIGHTIER WHITES 11 Chardonnay Argellieres, Vin de Pays, Southern France 24.95 More akin to a creamy Meursault - bold expression of apple fruit and creamy oak. 12 Rook s Lane Chardonnay, Australia 20.95 A nice mouthful of creamy peach, melon and pear fruit. 13 Viognier The Crusher Sebastiani 34.95 Powerful and tropical with lots of rich stone fruits, oak and spice - crisp finish and a hint of oak. 14 Gewurztraminer, Caves de Pfaffenheim, Alsace 31.95 Rich, oily and perfumed with Gewurztraminers typical lychee and Turkish delight character shining through and a rich spicy finish - perfect with Asian foods. ROSÉ AND PINK WINES 15 Rosé, Pleno, (Old Vine Garnacha), Navarra, Spain 18.95 A ripe, fruity and dry rosé, with a distinct raspberry character. 16 White Zinfandel, Angels flight, California 23.95 A soft and semi-sweet blush with a ripe strawberry and cream soda flavour. VIBRANT, FORWARD FRUITY REDS 17 Nero d Avola, Pure Range, Puglia, Italy 18.95 Jammy, soft red, showing brash cherry and damson fruit with a lick of spice. 18 Tempranillo, Pleno, Navarra, Spain 18.95 Navarra is Rioja s neighbour, and this is made from the principle red grape of Rioja - guess what it tastes like? 19 Merlot, Tonada Estate, Chile 18.95 Soft mocha, cherry jam and herbal notes are overlaid with a subtle oak veneer.
20 Pinot Noir, Les Argellieres, Marilyn Lesserre, France 24.95 A lovely soft easy red, showing remarkable depth and rich smoky damson and cherry fruit, albeit with light tannins and a delicate mouth-feel. 21 Valpolicella Classico, Lonardi, Veneto 29.95 One of the regions finest Valpolicella s, soft, easy and rounded and showing a concentrated cherry and sandalwood structure. 22 Fleurie, Domaine Pardon, Beaujolais Cru, France 37.95 A worthy winner of the Burgundy Trophy at Decanter Magazines annual World Wine Challenge. SOFTER REDS WITH MORE WEIGHT 23 Cabernet/Tempranillo/Merlot, Albret, Navarra, Spain 22.95 Really opulent cherry and plum fruit - edged with sweet oak. Soft, ripe and rich with light notes of damson, cherry and baked plum. 24 Chianti, Duca de Saragno, Tuscany, Italy 27.95 Soft, cherry infused red - vivid ruby colour and penetrating bouquet. 25 Carmenere, Gran Reserva, Santa Luz, Chile 32.95 Made from 40 year old vines in Chile s warm Maule region - wonderfully rich and opulent Carmenere, similar to Merlot but with more oomph. 26 Rook s Lane Shiraz, Australia 20.95 Dark, show-stoppingly ripe and smoky with a core of sweet red fruits. 27 Pinot Noir, Kura, Marlborough, New Zealand 36.95 Richly structured, smooth, and appealing Pinot from one of the oldest and wisest winemakers in Marlborough. 28 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Vega, Spain 27.95 Rounded, sensual mouth-feel, combining vanilla oak and red fruits. 29 Cinsaut Pinotage, Waterval, South Africa 22.95 A harmonious blend of Cinsaut and Pinotage. The wine has an appealing red colour with ripe berry and spice flavours.
30 Chateau d Argadens, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux 32.95 A superlative Chateau, showing typical Margaux softness and hints of violets. HEARTIER, ROBUST REDS 31 Cabernet Sauvignon, Turi Estate, Chile 20.95 Jammy, ripe and spicy - lovely fresh finish with warming character. 32 Malbec, Las Pampas, Mendoza, Argentina 22.50 Rich, full of cassis, vanilla, spice and a huge dollop of cherry jam. Complex and long. DESSERT WINES 33 DV by Doisy Vedrines, Sauternes, France (375ml bottle) 27.95 Sweet, honeyed and utterly delicious dessert wine made by the famous estate at Doisy. 34 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, Tokajbor Estate, Hungary (500ml bottle) 39.95 One of the World s greatest sweet wines, rich, honeyed and with immense power. CHAMPAGNE 35 Champagne Gardet, Brut Tradition NV 45.00 The House Champagne at the Dorchester! 35a Champagne Gardet, Brut Tradition NV (half bottle) 26.00 36 Rosé - Champagne Gardet, Brut Tradition NV 55.00 Soft summer red fruits and a steely crisp backbone - perfect pink Champers! 37 Charles Gardet vintage 2004, Brut 75.00 Wow! A rich, expressive, heavy and aged character - more akin to the likes of Krug and Cristal - very stylish bottle.
SELECTED CHAMPAGNE HOUSES 38 Veuve Clicquot Yellow label, Brut NV 65.00 Rich, yeasty and nutty - complex marmalade and roasted nut flavours. 39 Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2004 Reserve 90.00 Notes of acacia, yellow fleshed fruit, spices, brioche and marzipan on the nose. A refined, elegant palate. Ripe berry fruits. Toasted brioche. 40 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Vintage 2004 185.00 La Grande Dame is Veuve Clicquot s prestige cuvée. Clear-cut and pure, perfectly balanced with a silky smooth finish. SPARKLING WINE 41 Prosecco Pure Spumante, Veneto 27.50 Soft, dry and grapey with a fresh clean finish. 42 Prosecco Villa Sandi Brut NV (20cl) 7.95 A lovely fresh and fruity wine, perfect size for two glasses of fizz.
WINES BY THE GLASS WHITE WINE 175ml 250ml 1 Sauvignon Blanc, Le Charme Vin de Pays, France 5.00 7.00 Vibrant, lean and crisp, oozes fresh gooseberry and cut grass flavours - a mini Sancerre! 3 Pinot Grigio, Ca Tesore, Veneto, Italy 5.00 7.00 Made in the more upmarket Veronese area of Northern Italy - tangy citrus fruit and soft dry finish. 12 Rook s Lane Chardonnay, Australia 5.50 8.00 A nice mouthful of creamy peach, melon and pear fruit, crisp finish. ROSÉ & PINK WINE 15 Rosé, Pleno, (Old Vine Garnacha), Navarra, Spain 5.00 7.00 A ripe, fruity and dry rosé, with a distinct raspberry character. 16 White Zinfandel, Angels flight, California 6.00 8.50 A rare Sancerre blush, pale pink, elegant sappy raspberry flavour and quenching acidity. RED WINE 18 Tempranillo, Pleno, Navarra, Spain 5.00 7.00 Navarra is Rioja s neighbour, and this is made from the principle red grape of Rioja - guess what it tastes like? 19 Merlot, Tonada Estate, Chile 5.00 7.00 Soft mocha, cherry jam and herbal notes are overlaid with a subtle oak veneer. 26 Rook s Lane shiraz, Australia 5.50 8.00 Dark, show-stoppingly ripe and smoky with a core of sweet red fruits. DESSERT WINE 100ml 33 DV by Doisy Vedrines, Sauternes, France 5.95 Sweet, honeyed and utterly delicious dessert wine.