List Crerar Hotels love their wine and when Paddy Crerar asked me to exclusively source for each list I was delighted. Over the years we have found many gems and one or two absolute stunners we believe that you will love. Our list is a comprehensive selection of varieties, flavours and styles from all over the world. Whether it be refreshing and crisp, or full bodied and complex, they are all delicious and represent excellent value for money. We have been blessed by the approach of the vineyards - who embraced the challenge - and blown away by the restaurant and bar teams at Crerar Hotels whose enthusiasm is fantastic. Sláinte! de Burgh Merchants
Champagne & Sparkling 125ml 1 Prosecco Riflessi, DOC 2 5 28.00 Light, fresh, dry and fun! Lemon sherbet, pear, lasting bubbles. 3 Irroy, Brut, Reims, Champagne 1 45 Light aperitif, complex, balanced, elegant. 4 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims, Champagne 1 69 Rich, herbs, lemons, toasty, balanced, silky. 5 Henriot, Brut Rosé 2 75 Sweet strawberry and cream, velvet raspberry and redcurrant texture, sublime. Rosé 6 Zinfandel Rosé, Feather Falls 2 5.50 7.50 22 CALIFORNIA Summer berry, candy, balanced, refreshing. 7 Cinsault Grenache, 'Tendem', Domaine Bruno Andreu 1 6 8 24 Fragrant, fruity Rosé with lovely aromas of raspberries and pink grapefruit, zesty, dry.
White 8 Chenin Blanc, Paarl Heights 2 5.50 7 21 Guava, citrus, succulent tropical fruit. 9 Chardonnay - Macabeo, Caprichos 1 5.50 7.50 22 Aromatic zesty citrus, subtle tropical notes, fresh, dry. 10 Falerio, Saladini Pilastri 1 24 Almost Pinot Grigio. Rich pear, honey fruit, herby, nutty finish. 11 Roussanne Sauvignon, "Tendem", Domaine Bruno Andreu 1 25 Delicious peach, pineapple fruit, lemongrass, mineral finish. 12 Pinot Grigio, Terrazzas della Luna 1 6.50 8 26 Honeyed apple fruit, cut flowers, rounded, ripe, lemongrass. 13 Semillon Sauvignon, Cassa Silva 2 27 Round, full bodied, good acidity, orange peel, floral aromas, pink grapefruit, marmalade. 14 Fiano del Sannio, La Guardinese, Campania 2 7 9 28 Aromatic, floral, lemony, herbs, stony mineral notes, touch of honey. 15 Picpoul de Pinet, Calmel & Joseph 1 28 Weightier Picpoul, lees aged, ripe citrus, exotic mango, orange. 16 Sauvignon Blanc, Taringi, Marlborough 1 7.50 10 29 NEW ZEALAND Typically intense, zesty, passion fruit, lime, lemongrass. 17 Viognier Reserva, Casa Silva, Colchagua 2 30 Heady, rich apricot, peach, pear, fragrant floral.
White 18 Albariño, Terra de Asorei 2 31 Alluringly fresh, peach, mouth-watering citrus fruit. Clean mineral notes on the finish. 19 Macon Uchizy, Domaine Talmard, Burgundy 1 36 Melon, honey, zesty, finesse. 20 Chablis, Domaine Seguinot Bordet, Burgundy 1 38 Baked apple, greengage, ripe lemon fruit, creaminess, steely. 21 Sancerre, Domaine Natter, Loire 1 40 Grassy, zesty green fruit, minerality, demands some oysters. 22 Chardonnay Capel Vale, Margaret River 2 49 AUSTRALIA Citrus, grapefruit aromas, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, round, soft, creamy, peach, melon. 23 'Saskia' Miles Mossop, Chenin Viognier 2 49 Opulent, complex, white peach, lemon blossom, marzipan, ginger spice, buttery toast, lime zest. 24 Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons" Domaine Jean Dauvissat 1 50 Rich honeyed apple, lime, pear, savoury, rich, elegant. 25 Meursault, Domaine Sylvain Bzikot, Burgundy 1 75 Honeyed, apple blossom, leesy core, textured, mineral, deep.
Red 26 Shiraz Paarl Heights, Western Cape C 5.50 7 21 Warm, spicy, smooth, bramble fruit, peppery. 27 Old Vines Grenache, Caprichos, Carinena C 22 Super soft, smooth Garnacha, ripe red berries, spicy, velvety. 28 Merlot Syrah, "Tendem", Domaine Bruno Andreu C 24 Elegant, soft red and cassis fruit, balanced, spicy, savoury. 29 Malbec, Molinillo, Mendoza D 6.50 8.50 27 ARGENTINA Full bodied, dark berry fruit, smooth tannins, chocolatey. 30 Shiraz Cabernet, Cranswick Estate C 27 AUSTRALIA Soft, fruity red, bramble, white pepper and soft dark fruit, spice. 31 Rioja "Vendimia" Aldonia C 28 Cream, toast, vanilla, hedgerow fruits, hints of cedar. 32 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Casas del Bosque D 7.50 10 29 Blackcurrant, sweet cassis, vanilla flavours, spicy, savoury notes, coffee, star anise. 33 Château Rival Bellevue, Bordeaux Superieur D 7.50 9.50 30 85% Merlot, soft, supple, delicate spice, coffee, dark forest fruits. 34 Carmenere Reserva, Casas del Bosque, Rapel Valley D 30 Silky, heady, red plum, black cherry, black pepper, rosemary, sweet tobacco, complex. 35 Syrah "Francophile" The Liberator C 30 Vibrant red-black fruit, rich dark berry, silky texture, smooth. 36 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Lancienne Ecole, Rhône C 32 Plum, bramble jam, all spice, ripe, elegant, really polished.
Red 37 Pinot Noir Reserva, Casa, Silva, Colchagua B 8 10.50 32 Soft and lively, strawberries, cherries, pomegranate, cinnamon, aromatic complexity. 38 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Bohedal C 32 Rich ripe red and black fruits, toast, leather, tobacco, creamy texture, deep. 39 Sangiovese "Bacaia", San Valentino, Emilia Romagna C 35 Bold and rich, black cherry fruit, soft tannins. 40 Cabernet Sauvignon "Nonni" Angulio Innocenti D 36 ARGENTINA Rich, full bodied, ripe black fruit, violet notes, mocha, spice. 41 La Legende de Fonreaud, Haut-Medoc C 38 Leather, cedar, ripe cassis, spice, soft, juicy tannins, serious. 42 Cabernet Franc, Bodegas Atamisque C 39 ARGENTINA Sweet, ripe red fruits, herbaceous, wild strawberry, graphite, structured, elegant, exotic. 43 Valpolicella "Ripasso" Adalia, Veneto D 41 Amazing depth, dark cherry, prune compote, soft red fruit, cherry notes, exotic spice. 44 Shiraz, Kilikanoon, Killerman's Run D 43 AUSTRALIA Rich, full, powerful, spicy, black fruits with fine grained, firm tannins. 45 Château La Fleur Cravignac, St-Emilion, Grand Cru C 46 Lovely rounded dark fruit, plum, cedar, dark bramble, cassis, silky texture. 46 Le Confidences de Prieurie le Chine, Margaux C 57 Opaque, ruby, richly aromatic, flavourful. Blackcurrants, anise and dark chocolate on both the nose and palate. Full-bodied, freshly acidic, medium-weight, fine-grained tannins.
Pudding wine 50ml 47 Semillon Gewürztraminer, Casa Silva, Late Harvest (Half bottle) 5 3.50 19 Lively, floral, pink grapefruit and marmalade. Round, full bodied, good acidity, orange peel notes, long finish. 48 Smith Woodhouse, Ruby Port, Porto 5 4 27 PORTUGAL Juicy berry, cassis, chocolate coated raisons, cherry, cream.