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Wines of the Month

Oxford Dry, Bothy Vineyard, Oxfordshire, 2009
This crisp dry award-winning wine from our local vineyard has a floral nose, tropical fruit on the palate,
and a long finish. Made from a blend of Findling, Perle, Huxelrebe and Bacchus grapes, lovers of
Sauvignon Blanc will enjoy this wine. It is the perfect summer aperitif! Glass £6/8, Bottle £24

Cabernet/Syrah, Fruity de Valentin, Ile de Beauté, Corsica, 2008
The spicy seasoning from the Syrah (Shiraz) combines really well with the soft red fruit flavour of
the Cabernet to produce a light summer quaffing red. Great chilled too! Glass £4.85/6.50, Bottle £19

Light Whites

1. Pinot Grigio, Canapi, Orestiadi, Italy, 2009
A great, easy drinking Sicilian Pinot Grigio with aromas of peach and melon.

£4.25

£5.70

£16.50

2. Chenin/Sauvignon Blanc, Running Duck, West Cape, South Africa, 2009
An organic fair-trade wine. Easy drinking with hints of sweet pear and pineapple, balanced by a crisp acidity and dryness. No pesticides are used, instead Indian Runner ducks patrol the vineyard for pests!

£19.50

3.Pinot Blanc/Auxerrois, Cleebourg Alsace, France, 2007
A gentle wine with soft rounded fruit and relatively low acidity,floral tones and subtle citrus flavours. This a superb aperitif wine.

£24.00

4.Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Sélection de Hauts Pemions, France, 2008
Stony minerality with green fruit and hints of lemon and lime. Loads of fruit and character. One of the best Muscadets we have ever tasted!

£25.50

Medium Bodied Whites

5. Sauvignon Blanc, Santiago, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2009
Crisp dry white with melon and citrus fruit overtones.

£4.25

£5.70

£16.50

6.Chardonnay, Mirrabooka, Wirra Wirra, Australia, 2007
Ripe melon and juicy pineapple flavours, with a twist of citrus fruits.

£4.90

£6.55

£19.50

7. Sandy Ridge Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson, New Zealand, 2008
A lovely fresh, lively, aromatic and passion fruit nose with long crisp acidity. A superb wine!

£24.50

8.Chardonnay-Sauvignon, Domaine de Tariquet, Cotes de Gascogne, 2008
A hint of elderflower and full fruit flavours. This unusual (but surprisingly good!) blend has body, length and a good crisp acidity.

£26.00

9. Macon-Lugny Montvallon, Loron & Fils, France, 2007
Soft attractive wine with some weight and complexity. Made by a small grower, which is unusual in the area, as most are sold through local co-operatives.

£25.50

10.Gavi Mezzana, Dezzani, Italy, 2008
Cleanly refined scent and acutely dry flavour with pronounced acidity countered by a vague sensation of fruit. The perfect accompaniment to fish.

£30.00

Aromatic and Spicy Whites

11. Renaissance, Bothy Vineyard, Oxfordshire, 2009
A lovely delicate style with softy peach flavours and ripe guava.

£24.50

12.Gewürztraminer, Seifried, Nelson, New Zealand, 2008
A lovely refreshing rich wine with lychee, guava and apricot.

£27.00

13. Riesling, Schild Estate, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2006
Classic Barossa Riesling showing a lifted floral bouquet and delicate but intense steely fruit flavours of lemons and ripe limes.

£29.00

14.Pinot Gris, Cleebourg Tradition, Alsace, France, 2007
Well balanced and minerally with scented fruit and delicate floral notes.

£28.50

15. Jurançon Sec, Domaine Cauhapé, France, 2006
Grapefruit aromas, subtle minerality and a long finish. Made from the indigenous Gros Manseg grape, Cauhape has crafted a wine of great balance and complexity.

£32.00

Classic Whites

16. Petit Chablis, Justin Nocevin, Burgundy, 2008
Complex and steely with good length. A top Chablis producer.

£6.75

£9.00

£27.00

17. Sancerre, Domaine Cherrier, Loire, 2008
Raw blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry flavours typical of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Dry with pronounced fruit.

£32.00

18. Pouilly Fuissé, Domaine René Perraton, 2005
Pineapple and melted butter flavours, with mineral overtones, develop into burnt toast richness and complexity in the mouth. Stunning old vine wine!

£44.00

19. Chablis, Tour de Roy, Domaine Malandes, Burgundy, 2007
Dry, crisp and minerally with mouth watering steely fruit.

£38.00

20.Montagny 1er Cru, J-M Boillot, Burgundy, 2008
Complex apple crumble and greengage fruit, nutty/leesy overtones and an alluring, ripe but refined finish. Delicious!

£49.00

21. Puligny Montrachet, Jean-Louis Chavy, Burgundy, 2004
Aged in 25% new oak, the 2004 Puligny Montrachet shows ripe fruit and some minerality on the nose, which integrates well with the oak on the palate. A beautiful wine.

£69.00

Rosé

22. Domaine du Mage Rosé, Côtes de Gascogne, France, 2008
Light strawberry colour with a bucketful of summer fruits.  Dry and refreshing. Superb!

£4.55

£6.00

£18.00

23. Château Miraval Rosé, Pink Floyd, Côtes de Provence, France, 2008
A wonderfully complex organic rosé with red berry, strawberry and red cherry fruit underpinned by crisp minerality and tight structure. The wine is called Pink Floyd as the band recorded part of their famous album 'The Wall' here and loved the wine during their stay. Superb!

£33.00

Champagne and Sparkling

24. Prosecco Sacchetto, Italy
Refreshing and elegant fizz with a fine mousse. The perfect summer aperitif.

£5.00

£24.50

25. Georges de Roualet, Epernay, Champagne, France
An elegant dry style of champagne with poise and finesse from this small family house.

£7.60

£39.50

26. Phillipe Brugnon Rosé 1er Cru, Champagne, France
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this rosé is tender and gentle, salmon pink in colour, with a mixture of raspberry and plummy fruit.

£48.00

27. Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Yellow Label, Champagne, France
Full of flavour with a long fruity aftertaste.

£58.00

28. Bollinger Grande Année, Champagne, France, 1997
Only released in outstanding years, this wine is aged for a minimum of five years.

£115.00

Light and Fruity Reds

29. Merlot, Bodegas Centenarias, Chile, 2008
Soft with dark berry fruits and a touch of mocha with sweet juicy tannins. Very easy drinking!

£4.25

£5.70

£16.50

30. Beaujolais, L’Or des Pierres, Loron & Fils, France, 2007
Classic style of purple tinged Beaujolais which is light, juicy and really refreshing with vibrant raspberry fruit.

£4.80

£6.50

£19.00

31. Primitivo Puglia, Barocca, Italy, 2008
Smooth, spicy and full of rustic fruit. An excellent example of Southern Italian winemaking.

£23.00

32. Pinot Noir Reserva, Nostros, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2008
A superb value Pinot showing soft strawberry fruit, good mouthfeel and a long finish. Very appealing!

£22.50

Medium Bodied Reds

33. Rioja, Navajas Tinto, Spain, 2008
A small Bodega in Rioja whose quality is beyond question. Outstanding!

£4.90

£6.55

£19.50

34.Shiraz, Dry River Estate, South Australia, 2008
Peppery and smooth without too much tannin.

£4.25

£5.70

£16.50

35. Negroamaro, Luccetti, Salento, Italy  2007
Rich and rustic, the Negroamaro grape gives deep, roasted plum and mocha flavours with an earthy mouthfeel. Unusual but very delicious!

£22.50

36. Carmenère, Los Boldos, Alta Cachapoal, Chile, 2008
Ripe aromas of black fruits with a hint of spice and dark chocolate, yet surprisingly easy drinking. This Carmenère shows great concentration and character.

£22.00

37. Pinotage, Forge Mill, Coastal Region, South Africa, 2007
Vibrant berry fruit but soft and approachable with the classic slightly rustic overtone of the Pinotage grape.

£23.50

38.Apollonio Salice Salentino, Puglia, Italy, 2004
Soft, smooth and velvety with rich seducitve flavours - stunning! From a small family
winery, this blend of Negroamaro / Malvasia Nera, is a beautiful example of Puglia wine.

£29.00

39. Malbec, Montes, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2008
Luscious, fat and juicy wine from Aurelio Montes whose vines are planted on such steep slopes that he boasts that they are harvested by acrobats!

£6.00

£8.00

£24.00

40. Old Vine Zinfandel, Scotto, Lodi, California, 2007
Deep dark rich chocolate and spice with a touch of toffee cream on the finish.

£26.50

41.Pinot Noir, Escarpment, Martinborough, New Zealand, 2008
Complex, rich and deep with sweet cherry and strawberry flavours. A real stunner!

£48.00

Monster Reds

42. Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva,Terrazas de Los Andes, Argentina, 2006
A fresh, fruity and aromatic wine with great structure and intensity. Hand-harvested and
only released during excellent vintages, ensures quality.

£29.50

43. Madiran, Torus Alain Brumont, France, 2006
A striking wine with serious, really deep black fruit notes and a strong but supple tannic backbone. Made with Madiran’s signature Tannat grape. A real treat!

£32.00

44. Shiraz Viognier, Wirra Wirra, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2007                                        
Lively and vibrant with rich dark berry fruits and a hint of cinnamon, star anise and vanilla.

£36.00

45. Rioja Reserva, Beronia, Spain, 2004
Top quality wine aged in American and French oak for 18 months. Intensely aromatic, harmonious and complex, with a smooth finish.

£34.00

46. Rustenberg, John X Merriman, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2006
A Merlot and Cabernet blend matured in barriques for 20 months. Complex and multi-layered. Very much in the claret mould but with a definite new world twist.

£35.00

Classic Reds

47. Chateau Beauregard Lagupeau, Graves, Bordeaux, 2004
A blend of Cabernet and Merlot, this wine has a firm, rich structure, displaying juicy blackcurrant fruit with a touch of new oak, from one of Bordeaux’s most cherished regions .

£28.00

48. Côtes du Rhône Villages, Cairanne, Domaine de la Présidente, 2007
Award winning Rhone with rich, concentrated earthy undertones, combined with liquorice and spice aromas.

£34.00

49.Grand de Lucas, Château Lucas, Lussac St Emilion, Bordeaux, France, 2004
From the family that own Château Ausone, this is a 50/50 Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend. Buttery Merlot nose with tobacco hints and cedar nuances. Soft, open and highly recommended.

£39.00

50. Pomerol, Château Bonalgue, Bordeaux, 2005
Few Pomerols will beat Bonalgue for depth and pure, mouthfilling power.

£65.00

51. Nuits St. Georges, Dubois & Fils, Burgundy, France, 2006
Full of red fruits with lovely silky length and excellent value for money.

£49.00

Pudding Wines

52. Montbazillac, Chateau Poulvere, France, 2005 (1/2 bottle)
Typical botrytis nose followed by rich, subtle flavours.

£5.50

£18.50

53. Elysium Black Muscat, California, 2007 (1/2 bottle)
A luscious yet delicate, rose petal scented wine of great character with a cult following.

£6.90

£23.50

54. Chateau de Rolland, Cru Bourgeois, Sauternes, France, 2003 (1/2 btl)
Complex, rich, stony fruit and orange peel flavours. Carefully oak aged for 18 months, this is an elegant and delicious pudding wine!

£9.70

£33.50

55. Paul Cluver Noble Late Harvest Riesling, S Africa, 2007 (1/2 bottle)
Exquisite, peachy, floral overtones with balancing acidity. The best we have ever tasted!

£11.00

£35.00