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                                                                                                                                                                                    Bottle        175ml           250ml

 

House White Wines

 

1.    2006 Cuvée Jean-Paul, Medium Dry White, Vin de Pays de Gascogne          11.95     3.40          4.50

       Not too sweet, not too dry.  Clean and refreshing with gentle fruit.

 

2.    2008 Cuvée Jean-Paul, Dry White, Vin de Pays de Gascogne                          11.95     3.40          4.50

       Dry and crisp with plenty of zip.

 

3.    2007 Las Toscas Semillon/Sauvignon, Cachapoal Valley, Chile                       12.25     3.50          4.70

       Crisp and beautifully fresh white with lemony fruit.

 

4.    2008 Emiliana Chardonnay Central Valley, Chile                                            12.90     4.10          5.00       
       Oak-free, lively and natural, this dry, pure Chardonnay is stylistically more

       French than southern hemisphere. Enjoy with food or on its own.

      

5.    2008 Tierra Alta Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile                                12.90     4.10          5.00

       A commendably accurate, starting Sauvignon: dry, leafy, clean.

 

6.    2008 Pinot Grigio. Mirabello, Pavia, Italy                                                          14.50     4.25          5.45

       Squeaky clean, wholesome example of vivacity and relative delicacy.

 

 

                                                                                                           

House Rosé Wine

 

7.    2008 Pinot Grigio Rosé, Mirabello, Pavia, Italy

      Pale pink, dry and pretty with delicate fruit and lively freshness.                           14.50     4.25          5.45

 

 

House Red Wines

 

10.  2007 Cuvée Jean-Paul, Red, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse                                     11.95     3.40          4.50

       Rounded and fruity with a touch of southern warmth.

 

11.  2007 Las Toscas Cabernet/Carmenère, Cachapoal Valley, Chile                    12.25     3.50          4.70

       Lovely clean fruit, with red berry flavours in appealing modern style.

 

12.  2007 Emiliana Merlot, Rapel Valley,Chile                                                         12.90     4.10          5.00

       Fruit driven and fresh with soft notes of ripe plum, this is a well-made,
       versatile red to enjoy with a wide variety of food.

 

13.  2008 Tierra Alta Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile                          12.90     4.10          5.00

      A bright, tasty, very decent junior Cabernet with authentic varietal character.

 

 

 

 

 

Red Wines

 

40.  2008 Ca di Ponti Nero d’Avola, Sicily                                                                                             11.50       
       A deliciously easy all-rounder from the excellent Nero d’Avola grape.  Fresh and fruity.  

 

41.  2008 Mesta Tempranillo, Viño de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain                                                     12.95

Intense in colour with vivid fruit and juicy summer berry flavours.  Lovely with a wide variety of food.

 

42.  2008 Tesoro de los Andes Malbec/Shiraz, Mendoza, Argentina                                                   12.95

       A bright, fullish , easy red of individuality and warmth.

 

43.  2006 Marktree Merlot/Cabernet/Shiraz, South East Australia                                                    13.25

       Soft and appealing with clean, ripe, stone fruit flavours.

 

44.  2008 Calbuco Cabernet/Merlot, Central Valley, Chile                                                                  14.50       
       Dark in colour, with generous depth of natural, plummy fruit.

 

45.  2007 Primitivo, A. Mano, Puglia, Italy                                                                                            15.75

       Primitivo is a super variety from Southern Italy giving both aroma and body; this

       version is full but fresh with warmth and plenty of flavour.

 

46.  2007 Château du Pin-Franc, Merlot/Cabernet, Bordeaux, France                                              15.95

       Plummy and positive Claret with vigorous fruit in energetic, youthful style.

 

47.  2006 Rioja, Crianza, Añares, Spain                                                                                                16.75       
A mellow marriage of soft fruit with well-judged, gentle oak influence.  A great

       performer with most meats.                                                                   

 

48.  2007 Soldier’s Block Shiraz, South East Australia                                                                        16.95

Containing a significant splash of prime Barossa fruit, this offers peppery depth
 and fat, blackberry flavours.

 

49.  2006 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de l’Espigouette, Bernard Latour, France                               18.50

       Ripe and full; a deep red of old-fashioned intensity from a beautifully run estate.

A fantastic example boxing well above its weight.                                  

 

50.  2007 Tabali Special Reserve Pinot Noir, Limari Valley, Chile                                                     19.50

       Lovely purity with strawberry fruit and touches of vegetal depth, a ripely sweet palate and very gentle tannins.

 

51.  2006 “Halcyon” Cabernet/Merlot, Rolf Binder, Barossa Valley, South Australia                     19.95
       With a richly ripe mulberry nose and juicy, mouthfilling palate, its concentrated

       fruit flavours go on and on.                                                                                                                

 

52.  2005 Gigondas, Domaine de Cassan, Rhône Valley, France                                                         25.50       
       Gigondas is just a few miles from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and makes comparable wines. 

       This is dark, vigorous and full with herby, spicy notes and considerable depth.                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White Wines

 

20.  2008 Ca di Ponti Catarratto, Sicily                                                                                                  11.50

       Dry, very fresh, clean and oak-free, from Sicily’s admirable, native Catarratto grape.

 

21.  2008 Tesoro de los Andes Torrontes/Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina                                    12.95

       A delight. The crisp, grapey character from Torrontes dominates.  No oak.

 

22.  2008 Marktree Semillon/Sauvignon/Chardonnay, S.E. Australia                                                13.25

       No oak, clean fruit, lively new wave style.

 

23.  2008 False Bay Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa                                                        13.75

       Quite full, dry but rounded, with gently tropical fruit and clean, appley notes.

 

24.  Alasia Sec, Vino de Tavola, Italy                                                                                                     14.50

       Dry and delightfully scented with elderflower aromas and crunchy,

       fresh Muscat grape flavours.

 

25.  2006 Villarrica Chardonnay, Colchagua, Chile                                                                             14.75

       Lightly buttery, refreshing and dry with smooth fruit and fantastic varietal character.

 

26.  2008 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Cortegiara, Italy                                                                         14.95

Fully flavoured, dry and minerally with an attractive note of almond.

 

27.  2008 Chenin/Sauvignon, Bradgate, Stellenbosch, South Africa                                                   15.95

       Full and pretty with a nudge of tropical fruit and subtle

       breadth of flavour.  Racy and original.

 

28.  2007 Sauvignon du Touraine, Château de la Presle, J-M Penet, France                                     18.95

       Dry and fine from a top estate, it reminds us of a lighter Sancerre.

 

29.  2007 Kumeu River Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand                                             21.95       
       Fresh, green, gooseberry aromas provide the very essence of Sauvignon. 

       A vibrant, zesty white for grand fish and seafood.

      

30.  2006 Chablis, Domaine Chevallier, Montallery, France                                                                23.75

       Delicate, mouth-watering but not tart, pristine clean. Classic, keen style.

 

Pink Wine

 

35.  2008 Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, M. Torres, Curico Valley, Chile                         14.75

       Dry, mouthwateringly fresh, and packed with crisp, redcurrant fruit.

       Serious quality, dry rosé to wash down crab, prawns, and cold meats.

 

Sparkling & Champagne

36.  Veuve de Bomonde, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Loire Valley, France                                                16.95

       Dry, soft and fresh with a good, brisk fizz and clean fruit flavours

 

37.  Rasselet, Brut Non-vintage, Oeuilly (Marne Valley).                                                                     38.50       
From a terrific, small, family-owned House.  Freshly full                        Halves                               19.95

       and very elegant, this is the perfect way to celebrate!