HOTEL WINE MENU If more of us valued food and cheer above hoards of gold it would be a merrier world. J.R.R. Tolkien
White Wines 1 Tekena Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley 19.15 Refreshing with citrus and tropical fruits, with a crisp finish 2 Antonio Rubini Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 19.15 Fresh tasting, with hints of Apple and Pear, White Peach and Elderflower 3 Waipara Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 26.50 13.5% ABV Generous flavours, powerful aromas of nettle and snow pea; palate is bursting with citrus, grapefruit and melon notes 4 Blackstone Winemakers Select Chardonnay 24.95 Monterey County USA 13.6% ABV Crisp, lively acidity, delicious tropical fruit flavours with great depth and richness, a delicate touch of oak on the finish 5 Sancerre, Domaine des Chaintres, Joseph Mellot 29.95 Aromatic floral aromas of white blossom and grapefruit to the nose, refreshing and dry palate 6 Chablis, Bouchard Aine and Fils 34.95 Typical light fresh and fruity nose. Mineral aromas, white flowers and hints of fresh peach dry palate with a citrus freshness 7 Gavi di Gavi Tolenana, Domini Villa Lanata 32.95 Refreshing gooseberry and mineral flavours with delicate floral notes. Dry, but not austere 8 Waipara Hills Pinot Gris, Waipara Valley 39.00 14% ABV Quince, pear and a touch of toffee to the nose. A rich palate, baked apple, pear and spices
Red Wines 11 Tekena Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley 19.15 Light bodied and juicy, with a plumb and bramble fruit character 12 Elevador Malbec-Melot Uco Valley, Mendoza 19.15 Agentina 14% ABV Juicy red berry fruit flavours, a ripe character with a touch of spice 13 Veremonte Merlot Reserva, Casablanca Valley 26.95 13.5% ABV Rich and full of cherry and dark berry aromas with hints of mint and a creamy velvety texture 14 Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza Tinto, Bodegas Corral 28.95 Spain Abundant bright raspberry aromas mingled with cherries and layered with a creamy barrique character 15 Waipara Hills Pinot Noir, Central Otago 29.95 14% ABV Bramble fruit, cherries, spice and a hint of smoke on the nose, black cherries, plum on the palate, supported by vanilla spiced tones 16 Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 33.50 Argentina 14.5% ABV Notes of ripe blackberry, blueberry and redcurrant, with subtle hints of violet. Silken palate offers a crisp, balance of vanilla on a lingering finish 18 Fleurie Chateaux de Bellevue, Domaine Loron 34.95 Sometimes known as the Queen of Beaujolais, this family domaine cru is lively and fresh with warm flavours of summer pudding
Rose Wines 30 Casillero Del Diablo Shiraz Rose. Central Valley 26.00 Strawberry, raspberry and Cherry notes with flavours of blackberries and plum. Dry crisp finish with a hint of spice 31 Antonio Rubini Pinot Grigio Rose delle Venezie 19.15 Refreshing rose with aromas of wild flowers, raspberry and strawberry Sparkling Wines and Champagne 60 Galanti Prosecco extra Dry 26.00 11% ABV A fine, persistent soft fizz, surrounds a fruit spectrum of apple, pear, and a hint of peaches 24 Laurent Perrier Brut 55.50 Dry, with crisp, lemon and biscuit finish. Made using three classic varieties of grape; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier 25 Tattinger Brut Reserve 69.50 Intensely fragrant in character, subtle biscuit complexity and superb elegance of flavours. Mainly due to the predominant use of Chardonnay within the grape blends
Dessert Wines 32 Muscat de Rivesaltes Domain Cazes 21.50 A bouquet of citrus and exotic fruit, peaches and apricots, made with white fruit and vanilla A 37.5cl bottle Classical collection Wines 9 Poulli Fume, Cuvee du Troncsec, Joseph Mellot 36.95 A Loire Sauvignon Blanc at its best, classic gunflint and rich gooseberries on the nose, creamy fullness on the palate and a crisp, dry finish 17 Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino 39.95 Rich and concentrated, a dark, mineral palate and roasted red fruit and herb character 28 Reisling Watervale Mitchell 37.75 Australia A pleasant and unusual wine with deep aromatic notes, combined in orange blossom, melon and pear 19 Chateau Neuf de Pape Perdigal 34.95 Soft but full, early ripening, with hints of Grenache, enticing spice & velvet finish
Managers selection of Bin End Wines 41 Chablis, Laroche 31.50 Fresh, minerality on the nose with a lovely soft, harmonious taste, with hints of pear and apple 42 Gavi, La Luciana 24.50 A gorgeous refined white, with pretty notes of perfumed green apples, mint and sweet spices with a long, refreshing finish 43 The Crux, Chardonnay 28.00 South Africa Taut with citrus and tropical fruit flavours, mineral and creamy complexity, from the Winery of Good Hope 44 Awatere Pass, Pinot Noir, Marlborough 28.50 Cherry fruits along with some spice and mature berry. Light tannins and a touch of oak 45 Granite Ridge Pinotage, Stellenbosch 27.60 South Africa Red cherries, violets; a juicy palate with spices 46 Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial NV 59.00 The Brut imperial is a dry, elegant Champagne, medium in weight and fruit