Wine List
Our wine selections vary according to availability (Last updated 10th June 2009).Sparkling Wine & Champagne
| Cremant de Bourgogne, Brut NV, Charles de Fere, Burgundy
Deep golden in colour with pink hues. Complex aromas of toast, dried fruit, gingerbread and vanilla, with a full and long lasting finish |
£28.95 Glass £5.50 |
| Balfour Brut Rose, Kent, England 2004
A very serious rose from Kent, made in just the same way as any quality vintage champagne. pale and elegant, The palate boasts soft, delicate red fruit flavours leading to a crisp, dry and focused finish |
£54.95 |
| DE CASTELLANE CROIX ROUGE, SAINT ANDRE BRUT NV
Fragrances of white flowers, fresh fruit compote and brioche, and on the palate, flavours of vanilla, white-fleshed fruits and gingerbread. A fine and elegant Champagne FROM THE LAURENT PERRIER HOUSE
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£35.95 Glass £6.95 |
| DE CASTELLANE BRUT ROSE NV
Fruity and floral nose with delicate aromas of gooseberry and strawberry. The palate has a complexity with roundness and freshness combining the delightful flavours of stewed and wild strawberries
| £45.95 |
| Laurent Perrier, Vintage 1999
Very elegant, blending ripe fruit aromas with hints of creme brulee. Fine & persistent bubbles and Lingering crisp finish. A fine wine, full of character |
£75.00 |
| Perrier jouet Belle Epoque, vintage 1999
The nose opens with white flower aromas, moving on to reveal honeyed notes and biscuity, brioche finish. A light delicate wine, clean and clear with touches of almond and nougat and a long finish |
£120.00 |
White wines
| Fresh and Light | |
| Cotes a Cote Blanc, Vin de Pays, France 2007 Fresh & fruity ideal for easy drinking |
£13.50 Glass £3.95 |
| 'Wolf' Riesling, Pfalz, Germany 2007 Pristine and clean, super cleansing acidity with just enough sweetness |
£16.95 Glass £4.95 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Saam Mountain, Paarl, South Africa 2008 Fresh, crisp and grassy backed up with some sumptious tropical fruits |
£16.95 Glass £4.95 |
| Muscadet sur Lie, Coteaux de la Loire, Loire, France 2007 Crisp, dry and invigorating Muscadet. Aromatic citrus zest and green apple on the nose and a light, body with refreshing lemon and mineral flavours |
£18.95 |
| Sancerre domaine de la chezatte, Loire, France 2007 A classically styled Sancerre. . The wines speak clearly of the grapes and region: pure, fresh and clean with Sancerre's characteristic racy acidity |
£27.95 |
| Fruity and Aromatic | |
| Pinot Grigio, Conto Vecchio, Veneto, Italy, 2008 Pronounced perfume with soft apple, lemon and walnut fruit. Dry but soft on the palate with gentle, refreshing citrus notes and crisp acidity |
£15.95 Glass £4.50 |
| Chardonnay, Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina 2007 A real satisfying wine, ripe and tropical with just a lick of oak |
£18.95 |
| Gavi, Riva Leone, piemonte, Italy, 2008 The crisp, floral, lime-zest fresh Cortese grape provides a stunning hit of white flowers, apples & vanilla. Dry, clean & elegant with a lingering finish |
£19.95 |
| Cotes du Roussillon, cuvee Centenaire, France, 2008 The wine sees just a touch of oak, Intense, fresh and minerally with gorgeous peach and citrus fruit, with just a hint of spice |
£23.95 |
| Semillon, Glenguin Old Broke Block, hunter valley, aust, 2006 Crisp, bright and fresh zippy lemon and lime citrus notes on both nose and palate. Light in alcohol makes this is a superb seafood wine |
£25.95 |
| Bold and Expressive | |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Wither Hills, New Zealand 2007 This combines grassy gooseberry notes with richer peach and pear fruit. Its freshness makes it ideal for lighter fare and salads |
£22.95 |
| Chardonnay (unoaked), marmesa vineyards, California, USA, 2005 super-appetising dry Chardonnay that smells attractively of white peaches and has a rich and rounded palate with an awesomely long finish |
£24.95 Glass £6.95 |
| Chablis, coquille, Burgundy, France, 2007 Golden in colour with green hues. Mineral nose, slightly smoky & creamy with elegant notes of fruit such as pineapple. Lively & full-bodied with flavours of citrus, mandarin & fresh hazelnut |
£30.95 |
| Fine and Rare | |
| Meursault 1 er cru 'blagny' Joseph matrot, 2003 Excellent meursault producer making very age worthy wines, he uses minimal new oak that really lets the terroirr do the talking. White peach and white flower fruit aromas lead to rich, full, forward flavours that have just enough acid backbone to support and highlight them... frank and delicious |
£55.95 |
| Puligny montrachet, la garenne, Etienne sauzet, 2006 Stunning 1 er cru puligny from one of burgundy's greatest white producers. Rich and textured; full of lively fresh white stone fruits, citrus and mineral flavours |
£79.95 |
Rose Wines
| Cool and Refreshing | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon Rose, Palena, Chile 2007 Juicy cherry & strawberry aromas, flavours galore. Perfect with Lobster |
£16.95 Glass £4.50 |
| Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Blush, Lamberti, Italy 2007 Zesty with a fruity finish, suits simple, lighter dishes |
£18.95 Glass £4.95 |
| Rioja Rosado, Dinastia Vivanco, Spain, 2007 Strawberry pink with hints of redcurrant on the nose. The palate boasts cherry and strawberry fruit notes and a delicious hint of liquorice |
£20.95 |
Red Wines
| Elegant and Light | |
| Cotes a Cote Rouge, Vin de Pays, France 2007 Fun & Fruity from the north of the Pyrenees |
£13.50 Glass £3.95 |
| Pinot Noir, Valdivieso Reserve, Casablanca valley, Chile, 2007 Intense fruit, strong cassis and dark cherry aromas. Full bodied yet lively, being round and smooth, with good acidity, and a long flavoursome finish |
£17.95 |
| Chianti Riserva, Villa di Campobello, Tuscany, Italy 2003 Black cherries and dark chocolate with a touch of spicy oak |
£19.95 |
| Fleurie, Millesime Cave de Fleurie, BEAUJOLAIS, France, 2007 A striking and vivid red colour, with red berry fruit on the nose and palate. Soft and fresh with light, ripe tannins and crisp acidity |
£25.95 |
| Smooth and Warming | |
| Merlot, San Rafael, Valle Central, Chile 2008 A simple but effective juicy Merlot. Soft, smooth, easy-drinking wine. The palate is fruity and jammy with crowd-pleasing red berry and cherry fruit |
£15.95 Glass £4.50 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon Corvina, Thesaurum, Vento, Italy 2005 Perfumed almost floral nose with cherries, violets and cassis. The palate is fresh and bright with deep black olive and blackberry flavours and subtle peppery spice, a really well crafted wine |
£18.95 Glass £4.95 |
| Cotes du Roussillon, special reserve, France, 2005 Intense fruity nose with overwhelming flower, chocolate and liquorish aromas. Rich, pleasant, structured and elegant palate |
£24.95 |
| pomerol, Plaisir de Chateau Siaurac, Bordeaux, France, 2007 This is serious Bordeaux. Rich and concentrated, with trademark cassis and cedar fruit - really well balanced and elegant |
£31.95 |
| Rich, Full and Concentrated | |
| ceppaiano, 'alle viole', Tuscany, Italy, 2005 Wonderful nose showing aromas of balsamic scents, mint and eucalyptus. Creamy mouth feel with gentle acidity, dark fruits, aniseed & orange peel. A Typical, intense and vibrant wine |
£21.95 Glass £5.50 |
| syrah, marmesa vineyards, central coast, California, USA, 2006 A superbly-balanced, ripe wine with juicy red cherry and blackberry fruit flavours. Smooth and seductive, but is neither sweet nor jammy. Elegance and restraint are the hallmarks here with a delicious long, fresh finish |
£22.95 |
| Rioja Crianza Dinastía Vivanco, Spain, 2005 Deep cherry red colour with a violet rim. Rich aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and spice. Good backbone with soft fruit and toasty oak flavours |
£23.95 Glass £6.50 |
| Cabernet sauvignon, journeys end, Stellenbosch, s.a, 2005 Young and fresh with plum, cassis and mint on the nose. Juicy and bright on the palate, the blackcurrant fruit is matched with spicy oak and ripe tannins |
£27.95 |
| Fine and Rare | |
| Volnay 1er cru, joseph drouhin, 2001, Burgundy Expressive, complex nose: bright fruit, spice and caramel dominate. Good balance. The juicy, rich palate shows some dry tannins and a fair bit of oak. Good concentration |
£59.95 |
| Chateau Cantenac Brown, 2001 Bordeaux Smells like freshly cut flowers, with earth and berry. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing aftertaste. Compacted and refined. This estate continues to improve at an amazing rate |
£59.95 |
| Chateau leoville Barton, 1999, Burgundy Consistently brilliant quality in recent years and a reasonable pricing policy makes this a steal (for Bordeaux anyway!). Very good colour, this is serious, with plenty of deep cabernet sauvignon cassis fruit. There is a nice interplay of power and depth and an enveloping cloak of sweet vanilla oak |
£79.95 |
| Chateau gruand larose, 1996, Bordeaux Soft, ripe cassis flavours intermingle with anise and cloves to give this wonderfully complex St. julien quite an array of aromatics. The finish is long and firm, exhibiting the kind of density for which this chateau has become famous |
£99.95 |
Dessert Wines
| Chateau Loupiac, Gaudiet Loupiac, Bordeaux, 2003 Sweet, medium-bodied wine with luscious marmalade, honey and orange notes it has a lovely fresh finish with clean citrus acidity. surprisingly delicious with pate or blue cheese |
37.5cl bottle £19.95 75ml glass £4.50 |
| Muscat de beaumes de venise, Rhone, 2008 Ripe, exotic fruit and grilled almonds. On the palate, very fresh aromas of fruit and flowers dominate. a sweet wine that dances across the palate |
50cl bottle £24.95 75ml glass £3.95 |