WHITE 175 250 BTL Gran Fondo Umbria Italy 2015/16 4.50 6.20 17.50 A fruity, dry white wine with a hint of spiciness from the Grechetto grape. Fresh & zesty with delicate aromas of dried fruit & almond on the finish (11.5% ABV) Sacchetto Pinot Grigio Italy 2016/17 4.95 6.80 19.95 Fresh, fruity & dry with nice weight & a hint of spice & lemon on the finish (12% ABV) Echeverrria Unoaked Chardonnay 5.20 7.30 21.50 Reserva Chile 2016/17 A fresh & gentle aroma of fruits & flowers through to a delicate, fruity flavour with hints of pears & apples that linger on the finish (13.5% ABV) Sauvignon Malvasia Puglia Italy 2015/16 5.10 7.20 20.95 Aromas of peach combine with a hint of tropical orange zest. This lively, fresh white blend is bursting with ripe flavours from the South of Italy (12.5% ABV) Founders Chenin Blanc Swartland Winery 5.40 7.60 22.50 Perdeberg South Africa 2016/17 Expressive aromas of ripe passion fruit, guava & pineapple. The palate is well balanced with crisp tropical fruit & refreshing minerality on the finish (12.5% ABV) Picpoul Tournee du Sud France 2015/16 5.95 8.40 24.95 Steely, poised dry white with an aura of lemon peel & flora on the nose. Great concentration on the palate, zingy acidity & unusual depth on the finish (12.5% ABV) 6eme Sens Blanc Gerard Bertrand 5.70 7.95 23.50 IGP Pays d Oc France 2015/16 The nose is complex, both floral & fruity. Very aromatic palate with refreshing acidity, fresh fruits & a lovely smooth finish (12.5% ABV) Bishops Leap Sauvignon Blanc 6.30 8.90 26.50 Marlborough New Zealand 2015/16 A full & crisp wine with flavours of blackcurrant, passion fruit & gooseberry. Mouth-watering acidity balanced by a full flavoured palate giving a long lingering finish (13% ABV)
A&A Blanco Bodegas M Laorden Rioja Spain 2013/14 29.95 Straw coloured wine with rich tropical fruit & mineral aromas. In the mouth it is fresh & vibrant with passion fruit & pineapple characters. The finish is dry with subtle notes of oak (12.5% ABV) Apostrophe Stone s Throw Riesling Australia 2015/16 32.50 Growing up a Stone's Throw away on the same vineyard, it is little wonder that these two are fast friends! Riesling's cool minerality meshes with Gewürztraminer's exotic spice & rose water, in this delicious, refreshing blend (12% ABV) Gavi del Commune di Gavi Michele Chiarlo 37.50 Piedmont Italy 2014/15 Pale straw-yellow colour with green reflections. The aromas are complex, full & persistent with hints of grapefruit, white flowers & anise. In the mouth it is dry, balanced & fragrant with a silky texture & good length (12.5% ABV) Dom Gerard Millet Sancerre France 2015/16 39.95 Vibrant Sauvignon notes of grapefruit & lemon with good weight & a clean crisp finish (13.5% ABV) Dom J Goulley Chablis Montmains France 2013/14 45.00 Vibrant fruit with crisp acidity & mineral, lemony notes on the palate through to a long & consistent finish (12.5% ABV) ROSE Campuget Syrah Grenache France 2015/16 4.60 6.40 18.50 A delicate pale pink, with wild strawberries & hints of grapefruit on the nose. Refreshing & completed by subtle hints of nectarine. Simply delicious (12.5% ABV) Gris Blanc Gerard Bertrand France 2015/16 5.40 7.60 22.50 Wonderfully fresh flavoured wine, with vibrant fruit aromatics. The fruity characters are echoed on the palate, with a lovely minerality & zesty finish (12.5% ABV) Chateau De L'aumerade 6.30 8.90 26.50 Cotes de Provence France 2015/16 Lovely pale pink in colour, the fresh nose is composed of citrus aromas such as orange & grapefruit complemented by a full, spicy & fleshy palate with refreshing acidity (13% ABV)
RED Gran Fondo Umbria Italy 2015/16 4.50 6.20 17.50 An interesting blend, the earthiness of the Sangiovese being perfectly balanced by the juiciness of the Merlot to produce a fruit-laden easy drinking wine, but with enough backbone to accompany most foods (11.5% ABV) Founders Pinotage Swartland Winery 4.95 6.80 19.95 Perdeberg South Africa 2016/17 This soft easy drinking wine with its fresh black & red berries, has hints of vanilla & cloves on the nose. Oozing with red berries, black spice & well-rounded tannins on the palate, it is balanced with a long lingering finish (14% ABV) Foundstone Merlot Australia 2015/16 5.20 7.30 21.50 Violets & smoky oak on the nose with a rich mouth feel that leads to lovely soft raspberry, vanilla & liquorice on the palate. Fine soft tannins complement the berry flavours resulting in a lovely long finish (14% ABV) Hugonell Rioja Crianza Spain 2014/15 5.80 8.20 23.95 This a beautifully rounded wine - the oak has allowed it to soften a touch & pick up subtle vanilla & spice notes while preserving most of its youthful fruit (13.5% ABV) Paula Cabernet Sauvignon Dona Paula 5.40 7.60 22.50 Mendoza Argentina 2015/16 Wonderful expressive aromas of black fruits, cassis, spices, graphite & red pepper. The palate is intense & concentrated, with ample, ripe tannins & a long, persistent finish (14% ABV) The Black Shiraz Berton Vineyard 5.95 8.40 24.95 SE Australia 2015/16 Ripe blackberry & plum fruit along with toasty sweet oak notes. Complex oak characters of coffee, vanilla & caramel complement the fruit flavours to create a long, lingering finish (14.5% ABV)
Paula Estate Malbec Dona Paula 6.20 8.80 25.95 Mendoza Argentina 2015/16 Intense violet in colour, this estate Malbec has enticing aromas of plums, black cherries, liquorice & spice, backed by subtle mineral & graphite notes. Great balance & freshness on the palate, with a deep concentration of ripe fruit, soft tannins & a persistent finish (14.5% ABV) Pinot Noir Réserve Spéciale Gérard 6.30 8.90 26.50 Bertrand IGP Pays d'oc France 2015 A fruity wine offering notes of ripe cherry & wild raspberry combined with a hint of spice. Smooth & silky on the palate with an elegant & balanced finish (13% ABV) Valpolicella DOC Rio Albo Ca Rugate 28.95 Veneto Italy 2016/17 Concentrated aromas of red fruits, ripe blackberry & deep cherry flavours, with floral notes & a hint of spice. Supple on the palate with a velvety texture (12.5% ABV) Domaine De La Solitude Cotes du Rhone 29.95 Rhone France 2014/15 Enticing perfume of ripe plums & a soft & approachable palate. A good weight of plummy fruit, well structured with firm tannins & some complexity on the finish (14% ABV) Rosso Rubicone IGT 'Moma' Umberto Cesari 33.95 Emilia Romagna Italy 2014/15 This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot has intense aromas of soft fruits & raspberries combined with fresh, herbal notes. Smooth & velvety in the mouth (13% ABV) Hey Malbec Matias Riccitelli Mendoza Argentina 2015/16 32.50 Deep purple in colour, with beautiful aromas of wild dark fruits, vanilla & chocolate in the nose. This is a complex & rich vine with smooth ripe tannins & a long finish (14% ABV) Domaine Sébastien Magnien Hautes 36.00 Cotes du Beaune Burgundy France 2014 Attractive red berried fruit on the nose. Very well balanced on the palate with pure red fruits & firm tannins. Full flavoured with hints of savouriness dissolving into an elegant finish (12.5% ABV)
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE Favola Prosecco Extra Dry Italy NV 5.95 125ml 24.95 A fresh, fragrant & fruit Prosecco with aromas of pear & apple. On the palate it is off-dry & lively with an attractive crisp finish (11% ABV) A. Laurance Sparkling Rosé France NV 6.50 125ml 26.50 A bright pink with fine bubbles, delicate in the nose & elegant, with notes of strawberries & raspberries. Round & fresh palate with an intense red fruit, long finish (11% ABV) Moutard Brut Réserve Champagne Moutard France NV 39.95 Fine & light nose with lemon & acacia fragrance. A full, creamy Chardonnay palate leading through to a fresh, clean & fruity finish (12% ABV) Sugrue Pierre Brut The Trouble with Dreams 49.95 East Sussex England 2011 A classic blend of barrel-fermented Chardonnay & Pinot Noir boasting great purity & elegance. Lemon & apple aromas leading to a palate of delicate stone fruit & refreshingly crisp acidity. This is long, complex & absolutely delicious (12% ABV) Moutard 6 Cépages Champagne Moutard France 2008 69.95 Made of six varieties, this Champagne's unique blend has a delicate mousse complementing the biscuity & citrus fruit flavours. Complex, refined & elegant (12% ABV) Pol Roger Brut Reserve France NV 75.00 Golden in colour, the nose is delicate & complete with some grilled aromas. On the palate there is good weight with lots of elegance & finesse. A fine & powerful cuvee (12% ABV) Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut France NV 65.00 Made from Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier with approximately one third Chardonnay, this fine Champagne displays raisins, vanilla & brioche together with toasty aromas from ageing in bottle. A beautiful balance between power & finesse (12% ABV) Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose France NV 79.95 Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this is clean & wonderfully fresh with a suppleness on the palate & a lingering finish (12% ABV) 125ml measures available upon request / Vintages are correct at time of printing