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White

Anjou AOC, Cuvee Organic, Loire Valley, France, 2005
This is a superb dry fruity white with a rich and complex taste - from crisp apple to butterscotch. 12 months maturing in new oak barrels gives a wonderful creaminess and depth to the wine. The vines used to create this wine are over 25 years old and are comprised of 100% Chenin grapes from a small vineyard where the farming methods have been purely organic for years, using no pesticides, herbicides, insecticides or chemical additives. Bottle £38.00

Red

Vila Regia Tinto, Douro Valley, Portugal 2007
Peppery, rich and full of dark brambly fruit - delicious!

£23.00

Penafiel Roble Joven, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2008

A deep violet colour with aromas of berry fruits and hints of vanilla from the oak ageing. The palate is smooth and rich, yet refreshing. 100% Tempranillo and only picked from vines aged at least 20 years. A really lovely wine!

£29.00

WHITES

Wines of the Month

Grillo, Canapi, Sicily, Italy, 2009
An aromatic bouquet of tropical fruits and a crisp refreshing acidity. A lovely light and fresh wine, great with seafood or on its own. Glass £5.20/6.70 Bottle £20.

Light Whites

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

£4.30

£5.80

£16.50

2. Chenin Blanc, Dudley’s Stone, Western Cape, South Africa, 2010
Zesty lime aromas and ripe melon flavours, lead to a fresh palate and crisp lingering finish.

£18.00

3. Planalto, Douro Branco, Portugal, 2009
A dry, delicate blend made from indigenous grapes, with subtle citrus zest and hints of minerality. A real cult wine in Portugal.

£22.50

4.Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Sélection de Hauts Pemions, France, 2009
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!

£28.00

Medium Bodied Whites

5. Sauvignon Blanc, El Caballo, Central Valley, Chile, 2010
A delicious Sauvignon bursting with aromas of cut grass, lemon zest and gooseberries. Vibrant tropical fruit with well balanced acidity and a crisp refreshing finish.

£4.30

£5.80

£16.50

6. Chardonnay, Mirrabooka, Wirra Wirra, Australia, 2006
Ripe melon and juicy pineapple flavours, with a twist of citrus fruits.

£5.00

£6.65

£19.50

7. Oxford Dry, Bothy Vineyard, Frilford, Oxfordshire, 2010
This crisp local wine has a floral nose, yellow plums and greengage on the palate, crisp acidity and a long finish.  Dry with lively fruit and floral notes, lovers of Sauvignon Blanc will really enjoy this wine. Superb and from only 2 miles away!

£24.50

8.Sauvignon Blanc, Herringbone Hills, Marlborough, New Zealand 2009
Aromatic and herbaceous nose with citrus and hints of passion fruit and elderflower.

£28.50

9. Musella Bianco del Drago, Veneto, Italy, 2008
A delicious blend of Garganega and Chardonnay, this wine has lots of delicate notes of honeysuckle, fresh almonds and a backbone of minerality.

£29.50

10. Macon-Lugny Montvallon, Loron & Fils, France, 2008
Soft attractive wine with good weight and complexity. Made by a small grower, which is unusual in the area, as most are sold through local co-operatives.

£32.00

11. Gavi Mezzana, Dezzani, Italy, 2009
Stunning quality wine with a scented nose of fresh lemons and and floral fruit. The perfect accompaniment to fish.

£34.00

Aromatic and Spicy Whites

12. Viognier, La Petite Vignes, Pays d’Oc, France, 2009
This delicious apricot scented Viognier gives a very aromatic, yet soft and gentle style.

£22.00

13. Vinho Verde, Adega de Monção, Portugal, 2010
Crisp and refreshing summery white with a light spritz. This well made Portugese wine has apple fruit and a delicious lemon zest which lifts the wine aromatically.

£24.00

14. Gewürztraminer, Seifried, Nelson, New Zealand, 2009
A lovely refreshing rich wine with lychee, guava and apricot

£32.00

15. Pinot Gris, Cleebourg Tradition, Alsace, France, 2008
Well balanced and minerally with scented fruit and delicate floral notes.

£34.00

Classic Whites

16. Petit Chablis, Justin Nocevin, Burgundy, 2009
Complex and steely with good length. A top Chablis producer.

£8.25

£11.00

£33.00

17. Sancerre, Domaine Cherrier, Loire, 2009        
Raw blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry flavours typical of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Dry with pronounced fruit.

£36.00

18. Chablis, Tour de Roy, Domaine Malandes, Burgundy, 2009
Dry, crisp and minerally with mouth watering steely fruit and crisp green apple.

£39.50

19. Pouilly Fuissé, Domaine des Sansonnets, Mâconnais, 2009
Meaning 'Field of Starlings', this is one of the Mâcons most respected domaines, producing intense and weighty wines that rival some of the very top Burgundies.

£42.00

20. Montagny 1er Cru, J-M Boillot, Burgundy, 2009
Complex apple crumble and greengage fruit, nutty/leesy overtones and an alluring, ripe but refined finish. Delicious!

£53.00

21. Puligny Montrachet, Lupê-Cholet, Burgundy, 2007
The Lupê-Cholet family's winemaker, Alain Serveau, is one of the wine world's biggest talents. A proven master with Chardonnay, his Puligny Montrachet is a masterpiece of well balanced fruit and perfectly judged oak. A really beautiful wine!

£76.00

Rosés

22. Borsao Rosé, Campo de Borja, Spain, 2009
This light fruit and refreshing rose has an excellent balance of stony of stony cherry fruit and acidity. Very refreshing style that is equally at home as an aperitif or with food.

£4.60

£6.10

£18.50

23. Château Miraval Rosé, Pink Floyd, Côtes de Provence, France, 2009
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!

£35.00

Sparkling and Champagnes
Sparkling

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

£5.00

£26.00

25. Rosé Corail, Sparkling Saumur AOC, Loire, France
This beautiful sparkling rosé is made from Cabernet Franc grapes and has an intense voluptuous pink colour. You get a burst of strawberries and raspberries which excite the palate, leaving you wanting lots more!

£39.00

Champagnes

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

£16.50

£48.00

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

£78.00

28. Bollinger Grande Année, Champagne, France, 2000
Only released in outstanding years, this wine is aged for a minimum of five years.

£130.00

Reds
Red wine of the month:

Merlot/Grenache, Les Terrasses, Ardèche, Southern Rhone, France, 2009
Soft light style Southern French red with good plummy fruit, touches of spice, a good velvety feel and a long finish. Glass £5.20/6.70 Bottle £20.

Light and Fruity Reds

29. Merlot, Kintu, Maule Valley, Chile, 2010
Packed with loads of ripe plum and red berry fruit.  Soft tannins and acidity make it very easy drinking!

£4.30

£5.80

£16.50

30. Cabernet Sauvignon, Ardèche, Southern Rhone, France, 2009
Classic cassis aromas and a palate of red-berry fruit underpinned by ripe tannins.

£19.50

31. Beaujolais, L’Or des Pierres, Loron & Fils, France, 2008
Classic style of purple tinged Beaujolais which is light, juicy and really refreshing with vibrant raspberry fruit.

£22.50

32. Primitivo Puglia, Barocca, Italy, 2009
Smooth, spicy and full of rustic fruit. An excellent example of Italian winemaking.

£26.00

33. Pinot Noir, The Crossings, Marlborough, New Zealand 2009
A superb value Marlborough Pinot Noir with lifted aromas of red berries and spice, leading into a fresh and refined palate of ripe berry and plum fruit, complex savoury notes and silky tannins. A wine that is both elegant and approachable.

£34.00

Medium Bodied Reds

34. Shiraz, Dry River Estate, South Australia, 2010
Peppery and smooth without too much tannin.

£4.30

£5.80

£16.50

35. Petit Verdot/Cabernet Sauvignon, Hidden Rock, South Australia, 2009
A vibrant rich wine, with ripe flavours of raspberries and blackcurrants and a subtle soft vanilla finish. Petit Verdot is a rare grape variety normally found in classic Bordeaux red wines, adding colour and richness.

£19.50

36. Rioja, Navajas Tinto, Spain, 2010
A small Bodega in Rioja whose quality is beyond question.

£5.55

£7.40

£22.00

37. Pinotage, Forge Mill, Coastal Region, South Africa, 2009
Vibrant berry fruit but soft and approachable with the classic slightly rustic overtone of the Pinotage grape.

£24.00

38. Malbec, Montes, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2009
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!

£6.40

£8.50

£25.50

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

£26.50

40. Chianti Classico, Pieve di Spaltenna, Italy, 2007
Complex and restrained, this multi layered Chianti has lots of dark cherry and vanilla notes combined with vibrant acidity and rounded tannins. A great food wine.

£34.50

41. Apollonio Salice Salentino, Puglia, Italy, 2004
Soft, smooth and velvety with rich seductive flavours – simply stunning! From a small family winery, this is a blend of 80% Negroamaro and 20% Malvasia Nera.

£36.50

Monster Reds

42.Shiraz, Last Stand, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2008
Premium quality fruit and mature vines have produced a wine with great balance, length
and fruit intensity. Dark cherry and plum dominate the nose with hints of spice and leather.

£26.50

43. 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. 

£37.00

44. Rioja Reserva, Beronia, Spain, 2005
Top quality wine aged in American and French oak for 18 months.  Intensely aromatic, harmonious and complex, with a smooth silky finish.

£38.50

45. Madiran, Torus Alain Brumont, France, 2007
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!

£39.50

46.Horse Mountain Michele, South Africa, 2009           
A rich powerful earthy red Bordeaux blend with strong dark juicy ripe fruit flavours with hints of cedar and herbs. A superb Bordeaux blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc from an independent winery in Paarl.

£43.00

Classic Reds

47.Château Haut-Gaudin, 1ères Côtes de Bordeaux, France, 2003
A classic claret with its scented aroma, attractive plummy fruit and sandalwood and vanilla overlay. Best of all is its finesse, harmony and elegance. Superb!           

£27.00

48.Côtes du Rhône Villages, Cairanne, Domaine de la Présidente, 2009
Award winning Rhone with rich, concentrated earthy undertones, combined with liquorice and spice aromas.           

£29.50

49. Fleurie Cuvée Tradition, Domaine de Robert, France, 2009
Medium weight, highly drinkable and juicy wine with classic summer fruit flavours from

one of the ten Beaujolais Crus - very refreshing.

£32.00

50. Grand de Lucas, Château Lucas, Lussac St Emilion, Bordeaux, France, 2007
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.

£38.00

51. Château Grand Tayac, Margaux, 2006
A deep violet colour. Stunning nose of berry fruit and blackcurrants and notes of blackberries liquorice and coffee on the palate. The vanilla tannins are beautiful. A clean, pleasing finish.

£64.00

52. Volnay, Fernand & Laurent Pillot, Burgundy, France, 2008
Elegant, well poised and typical of the appellation. There are delightful touches of perfumed strawberry fruit and a classic silky texture to the wine.

£69.00

Pudding Wines

53.Montbazillac, Chateau Poulvere, France, 2005
Typical botrytis nose followed by rich, subtle flavours.

£5.50

£19.50

54. Elysium Black Muscat, California, 2009
A luscious yet delicate, rose petal scented wine of great character with a cult following. Superb with chocolate puddings!

£8.00

£29.50

55. Paul Cluver, Noble Late Harvest Riesling, S Africa, 2009
Exquisite, peachy, floral overtones with balancing acidity.  Complex and the best we have tasted!

£10.00

£37.50

56. Chateau de Rolland, Cru Bourgeois, Sauternes, France, 2004
Complex, rich, stony fruit and orange peel flavours. Carefully oak aged for 18 months, this is an elegant and delicious pudding wine!

£10.50

£39.00