Revelstoke List
- All our wines, by region
CHAMPAGNE
| Jean Moutardier 'Carte d'Or' Brut | £23.95 |
| Made from an unusual blend of 85% Pinot Meunier and 15% Chardonnay this is a deliciously rich, biscuity, full-bodied Champagne with a lovely balancing acidity. | |
| Jacques Picard Brut | £24.95 |
| Gold in colour with a nose of white flowers evolving towards white fruits. The palate is fresh & elegant with white mousse notes and no sign of aggressiveness. | |
| Billecart-Salmon Rosé (37.5cl) | £27.50 |
| "There are very few aperitif wines that get my pulse racing as much as a glass of Billy Rosé. My mood lifts in a nanonsecond and all the stresses and strains of everyday life melt away....There is no law against dreaming and Billecart Rosé is one of the dreamiest, most seductive wines in the world." (Matthew Jukes - The Wine List 2006 - The Top 250 Wines Of The Year) | |
| Perrier Jouet Grand Brut | £29.95 |
| Made with a 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay blend, the champagne has a mid golden hue and a deliciously creamy palate with a good balance of fresh acidity | |
| Jean Moutardier Vintage 2002 | £29.95 |
| Made mainly with the Pinot Meunier grape variety to which is added a small quantity of Chardonnay. Only produced in an exceptional year, Moutardier vintage has a mature golden yellow colour, a rounded sensation on the palate with rich aromas of ripe fruit and toasted brioche; a full-bodied and generous Champagne. | |
| Jean Moutardier Cuvee Rose Brut | £29.95 |
| Effusive and rich, with cherry and gingerbread notes, all wrapped in a lush texture. It is backed by a firm structure, however, that emerges on the finish. Drink now. 90/100 Wine Spectator Magazine 2007 | |
| Laurent Perrier Brut | £31.95 |
| Pale lemon in colour with fine bubbles and aromas of green apples. The palate is round and rich in the mouth | |
| Billecart-Salmon Demi-Sec | £34.95 |
| A fabulous demi-sec from an outstanding producer. For those familiar with Billecart's range, it is slightly more rounded and creamier in style than their non-vintage and drinking stunningly well now. | |
| Billecart-Salmon Brut | £36.95 |
| “No matter where you are or how you’re feeling, Billecart will cheer you up; it’s the definitive pick-me-up. It’s staggeringly good value too. If you’ve never tasted a bottle of Billecart, then you’re in for a treat.” Daily Mail | |
| Jacques Picard 'Art de Vin' Brut Champagne | £40.95 |
| Located in Berru on the hills near Reims, Jacques Picard has been producing Champagne for three generations in its own cellars. It is made of 60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir. Art de Vigne is systematically "millesimée". It is ideal with Saint-Jacques, truffe, foie gras... Press: 17/20 Guide Felurus 2004. | |
| Perrier Jouet Blason Rosé | £47.50 |
| Perrier Jouet 'Millesime' vintage | £48.50 |
| A firm and fresh champagne with hints of nuttiness and herbal notes. Can be cellared for another 5 years. | |
| Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru | £53.95 |
| "The quest for "finesse, balance and elegance" has always guided the making of the Billecart-Salmon Champagnes. The Blanc de Blancs possesses vivid lemony notes along with pear, honeysuckle, and green apple characteristics. It has potential to last for the next 5-8 years" | |
| Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut | £54.95 |
| Made from 100% Pinot Noir with a delicious nose of fresh red fruit and strawberries the palate is straightforward and well balanced with a good finish. Very nice and very drinkable! | |
| Billecart-Salmon Rose | £57.95 |
| "There are very few aperitif wines that get my pulse racing as much as a glass of Billy Rosé. My mood lifts in a nanonsecond and all the stresses and strains of everyday life melt away....There is no law against dreaming and Billecart Rosé is one of the dreamiest, most seductive wines in the world." (Matthew Jukes - The Wine List 2006 - The Top 250 Wines Of The Year) | |
| Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Magnums | £61.25 |
| Made with a 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay blend, the champagne has a mid golden hue and a deliciously creamy palate with a good balance of fresh acidity | |
| Billecart-Salmon 'Cuvee Nicolas Francois' Vintage | £71.50 |
| The nose has delicate aromas of white flowers and notes of brioche, leading to a fine yeasty palate with soft red fruit hints and citrus freshness. The finish is crisp, clean and long. | |
| Perrier Jouet, Belle Epoque | £81.95 |
| Deliciously well-rounded aromas followed by delicate palate laced with an underlying nuttiness and balanced by a youthful acidity. Can be cellared for 6 years. | |
SPARKLING WINE
| Willowglen Brut | £7.95 |
| An elegant sparkling wine which displays fresh fruit flavours, delicate creamy mouthfeel and finishes with crisp, refreshing acidity. | |
| Prosecco, Zonin, Italy | £9.75 |
| A delicious sparkling wine made from the Prosecco grape in Northern Italy. A full flavour and dry finish leave one wanting another glass. | |
| Prosecco Rosé, Zonin | £9.95 |
| Delicious fruity notes from the Nerello Mascalese grapes and crisp, aromatic flavours from the Prosecco grapes. Excellent as an aperitif and accompanying appetizers. Also great with delicate fish dishes. | |
| Bouvet Blanc de Blancs Brut, Saumur | £10.95 |
| Soft and refined with ripe fruit flavours and a fine mousse balanced by a fresh finish. This is a lovely, excellent-value alternative to champagne. | |
| Bouvet Rose, Cremant de Saumur | £12.95 |
| 100% Cabernet Franc. This wine is a charming example of Sparkling Loire Rose - a fine mousse, delicate flavours of strawberry and redcurrant and just the merest touch of sweetness on the finish. | |
| Il Vigliacco Spumante Brut Rose, Buglioni | £14.95 |
| And now lets have something special and different from across the Alps. This refined sparkler has abundance of red berry aromas with a refreshingly flavoursome palate and fine mousse on the finish. Lambrusco eat your heart out. | |
| Chapel Down Brut | £19.25 |
| Hints of green fruit on the nose are carried through to the palate where they are balanced by a pleasant sweetness and crisp acidity. | |
| Bloomsbury Cuvee Merret, Method Traditionelle | £22.95 |
| Citrus aromas on the nose are followed by a medium dry palate containing a pleasant balance of creamy flavours and acidity. | |
ENGLAND
| Chapel Down Flint Dry | £9.95 |
| Dry white with green apple fruit flavours on the palate complimented by floral notes. A good consistent English dry white wine. | |
| Chapel Down Bacchus | £12.25 |
| A pleasant savoury white wine with grassy aromas and a herby, savoury palate combined with a well balanced acidity. | |
REGIONAL FRANCE
| Merlot L'Herre, Francois Lurton, Vin de France | £7.25 |
| Black cherry and plum flavours from this juicy, mouthfilling Merlot wine which finishes soft and supple on the palate. | |
| Terret - Sauvignon 'Les Bateaux', F. Lurton, VdP D'Oc | £7.25 |
| Made from 80% Terret, 20% Sauvignon and exhibiting great clarity and pale yellow colour in the glass. The nose has great intensity and the full and lively character carries through to the palate, with white fruit and peach flavours predominating. | |
| Chardonnay - Terret 'Les Bateaux', F. Lurton, VdP D'Oc | £7.25 |
| Made from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Terret this well-balanced blend exhibits aromas of butter, brioche and floral notes. The palate is full of butter and floral notes but well balanced by good acidity and a persistent finish. | |
| Rosé de Syrah 'Les Bateaux', F. Lurton, VdP d'Oc | £7.25 |
| Aromas of strawberry are carried through on to a light and refreshing palate. This wine is the perfect accompaniment to salads, desserts and even lightly spiced dishes. | |
| Syrah 'Les Bateaux', F. Lurton, VdP D'Oc | £7.25 |
| Another stunning varietal from this wonderful producer. The Syrah has lashings of pepper and spice beautifully balanced with rich ripe warm fruit | |
| Gros Manseng-Sauvignon, L'Herre, Francois Lurton, Vin de France | £7.25 |
| The Gros Manseng gives an exotic expression of ripe apricot and a touch of spice to the crisp, more citrus, fruit notes of the Sauvignon. | |
| Rosé de L'Herre, Francois Lurton, Vin de France | £7.25 |
| This is a rosé bursting with summer red fruit flavours of raspberry and strawberry from the famous red grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. | |
| Merlot 'Terres Fumées', F Lurton, VdP D'Oc | £7.95 |
| Made from 100% Merlot and displaying floral aromas with a touch of spice. The palate is well balanced with the tannins and acidity working well with the red currant fruit. | |
| Chateau Planeres de Saint Jean, Cotes de Roussillon | £8.25 |
| The Roussillon is one of the most exciting wine growing regions in the world, where a combination of traditional skills and new world innovation is proving a powerful mix. Chateau Planères has made a wine that has very good quality fruit and character from the local soil and a toasty quality from a little oak ageing. | |
| Sauvignon 'Terres Fumées', F. Lurton, VdP D'Oc | £8.25 |
| This Sauvignon has a creamy, smoky character which blends beautifully with the green grassy flavours to create this delicious white wine. Great with seafood and white meats. | |
| Viognier 'Les Salices', Francois Lurton, VdP D'Oc | £8.95 |
| Deep golden yellow in colour with an intense bouquet of exotic fruit, butter and hints of spice. There is a remarkable acidity to the palate which creates an underlying freshness to compliment the white stone fruit flavours. | |
| Terra Sana Syrah, Vin de Pays d'Oc, J&F Lurton | £8.95 |
| This Organically farmed Syrah from Southern France is loaded with bright blueberry fruit with hints of pepper on the finish | |
| Terra Sana Sauvignon, Vin de Pay Charentais, J&F Lurton | £8.95 |
| Organic blend of Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc. Delicious, fruity and aromatic | |
| Pinot Noir 'Les Salices', Francois Lurton, VdP d'Oc | £8.95 |
| A superb Pinot Noir from the Languedoc Roussillon. The lovely warm climate is ideal for creating a soft , warm, fruity pinot full of strawberry and cherry fruit. The best of old and new world wine styles. | |
| Chateau La Baronne Rouge, Famille Ligneres, Corbieres | £9.95 |
| Beautiful pink color and a nose of raspberries, wild strawberries, and rhubarb – with similar flavors in the mouth. A blend of Carignane, Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah. | |
| Ch des Erles Cuvee Ardois, Fitou | £10.95 |
| Deep garnet rich colour with delicious red fruit on the nose. The palate is charming and refined with superb balance. Very fine tannins with spices and red fruits make this a wonderfully elegant Languedoc. | |
| Chateau des Chaberts 'Cuvee Bacchus', Coteaux des Varois en Provence | £11.95 |
| Clean and bright rose petal pink with exotic aromas, an elegant palate and a lingering finish. | |
| Las Vals Blanc, Famille Ligneres, VdP d'Hauterive | £13.95 |
| Touted as possibly the best Rousanne blend from the South of France, this elegant wine showcases notes of dried apricot, stone fruits and a lush honeyed texture. | |
| Le Signal, Famille Ligneres, Vin de Pays de Hauterive | £13.95 |
| Juicy, dark black plums, cherries and spice on the nose leading to a mouthful of delicious juicy blackberries, cinnamon with a judicious hint of oak. Mainly Carignan with Grenache, Mouvedre and Syrah | |
| Le Cabanon de Pascal, Famille Ligneres,VdP d'Hauterive | £15.95 |
| Pure Grenache, and a wonderful expression of the variety. There’s a bit of white pepper upfront, followed by hints of peach or apricot, then rich black cherry fruit framed by silky tannins. Dry and peppery on the finish. 91 points,WINE ENTHUSIAST | |
| La Recaoufa de Chateau des Erles, Corbieres | £16.75 |
| 70 % Syrah, -20 % Grenache, -10 % Carignan. We have selected the best grapes at our estate, Chateau des Erles, in the Corbières appellation, for this magnificent trio of varieties typical of the Languedoc. The Syrah contributes great depth of colour, roundness, fine tannins and spices. The Grenache and Carignan, for their part, provide volume and substance in the mouth, fruitiness and some spices. | |
| Piece de Roche, Famille Ligneres, Vin de Pays de Hauterive | £16.95 |
| It's unusual to find a wine made from 100 percent Carignan, though the Piece de Roche will change the conventional wisdom on this grape variety that is most often used as a blending component in the village red wines of the southern Rhone, including Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This wine delivers a fruit-forward, juicy expression of the grape variety with loads of spice and a note of chocolate on the finish. | |
| Alaric, Famille Ligneres, VdP d'Hauterive | £17.95 |
| Lush, with a silky texture. Shows vibrant red cherry, spice and red berry flavors, which finish with chocolate and hints of vanilla. Very refined, structured and still quite fresh. Carignan, Mourvedre and Syrah. Drink now through 2012. | |
| Chateau des Erles, Fitou | £28.95 |
| Very rich and saturated, with a delicious core of blackberry, dark cherry and dark plum flavors that are wrapped with loads of mocha and spice. The long finish shows dark chocolate. Impressive for the appellation. | |
ALSACE
| Gewurztraminer, Michel Leon | £10.75 |
| Intense golden yellow in colour with a touch of rose and spice on the nose. The palate is well structured with good acidity and a persistent finish. Bronze Medal - Decanter Wine Awards | |
| Pinot Gris Grand Cru 'Hatschbourg', Joseph Cattin | £13.95 |
| This stunning wine is rich gold in colour with a powerful nose of slightly smoky, fruity aromas. Autumnal flavours of mushrooms, moss and fallen leaves come through on the palate with hints of almonds and slightly smoky, rich fruit. | |
| Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 'Hatschbourg', Joseph Cattin | £14.95 |
| This stunning wine is rich gold in colour with an intense nose of spicey, exotic fruit aromas. Flavours of spices, rich, exotic fruit and mango conserve come through on the palate. The wine can age up to 10 years. | |
LOIRE
| Levin Sauvignon Blanc, Vins de Pays du Val de Loire | £9.50 |
| A fantastic flavour mix between new world Marlborough Sauvignon and old world Sancerre from lower down the Loire Valley. The wine has a delicious steely backbone with fresh green fruit flavours and is the perfect accompaniment for seafood and white meat dishes. | |
| Chenin Blanc, Chateau de Fesles | £10.25 |
| Gentle honeyed fruit on the nose with a nicely plump style following on the palate. Good concentration, supple weight with balancing acidity bringing up the rear. A very pretty wine. | |
| Chateau du Hureau 'Tuffe', Saumur-Champigny | £13.95 |
| Notes of pear and apple peel with a soft raspberry fresh acidity on the back of the palate. Crisp with good levels of acidity. Intensity across the palate and well balanced to leave a fine finish. A wonderfully delicious wine. | |
| Sancerre Roche de Lune, Loire | £14.50 |
| One of the classic white wines, made exclusively with the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Crisp and clean with floral and mineral notes. An approachable and deliciously drinkable white wine. | |
RHONE
| Cotes du Rhone, Reserve des Capucins | £7.75 |
| A delicious, premium Cotes du Rhone with lots of soft, ripe red berry fruit. Lovely as an aperitif or with more delicate meat dishes. | |
| Cotes du Ventoux 'L'Eclat', Dom Fondreche | £9.75 |
| L’Eclat literally means explosion and this is reflected by the burst of fruit you experience when the wine is tasted. The blend of old vine Grenache Blanc, Rousanne and touch of Clairette provide this wine with a deliciously fresh and well balanced wine, with hints of pear skins on the palate. | |
| Cotes du Ventoux 'Fayard', Dom Fondreche | £9.75 |
| This wine has aromas of brambly, juicy fruit and spice followed by a delicious palate with cherry notes and hints of pepper and herbs. Another superb wine from Sebastian Vincenti, scoring an impressive 89 Parker points. | |
| Vinsobres 'Les Cornuds', Perrin et Fils | £12.75 |
| The colour is a deep ruby with a purple edge. The syrah grape shows on the nose, with red fruit, black cherry and liquorice. On the palate this combines power with elegance, with its velvety, fleshy texture. The finish shows the lift typical of the cooler parts of the Rhône valley. | |
| Cairanne 'Peyre Blanche' Cotes-du Rhone Villages, Perrin st Fils | £12.75 |
| This is a particularly impressive expression of Cairanne. Garrigue aromas preside on the nose whilst the silky-textured palate makes this a delicious wine for drinking now. | |
| Vacqueras 'Les Christins', Perrin et Fils | £16.50 |
| Powerfully structured, this no-nonsense Vacqueyras is packed with liquorice, sousbois and sumptuous black fruit and is redolent of Mediterranean warmth. | |
| Saint-Joseph Blanc, Domaine du Chene | £18.25 |
| Made principally from Marsanne, this is plump and round with lovely aromas of stone fruits and white flowers. With good lenght, it clearly demonstrates the potential for white wines in this region. A classic accompaniment to the grandest of fish dishes | |
| St Joseph, Domaine du Chene | £18.95 |
| Very deep red in colour, this is a real mouthful of wine, but not one lacking in finesse with its delicious palate of cassis fruit. | |
| Gigondas 'La Gille', Perrin & Fils | £20.95 |
| The colour is a deep ruby with a velvety aspect. The nose is reminiscent of red fruit jams, with a mineral and earthy touch. A generous and powerful wine that is robust and distinguished, with its firm tannins well integrated. | |
| Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve Benoit XII | £21.50 |
| A fine example of this region, with summer berry fruits and slight liquorice flavours, mingling on a back drop of damson. | |
| St Joseph 'Anais', Domaine du Chene | £27.50 |
| Made from Serine grapes, an ancient clone of the Syrah grape. The grapes produce very low yields and are renowned for being difficult to grow. However they provide this wine with a delicious round taste, notes of pepper, vanilla and blackberries. Excellent balance and length. | |
| Condrieu, Domaine du Chene | £30.95 |
| Condrieu is quite simply one the most sublime wines produced anywhere in the world. It is the home of Viognier and makes wines of extraordinary depth, concentration and flavour. It is a truly great wine and a must have for any serious white wine drinker | |
BORDEAUX
| Clos Lagassa Sauvignon Blanc, 1eres Cotes de Blaye | £8.25 |
| This light, refreshing Sauvignon is produced from vines situated in the heart of Bordeaux famed for its red rather than white wines. The small amount of Sauvignon produced each year is of an excellent quality and consistency. | |
| Clos Lagassa, 1eres Cotes de Blaye | £9.50 |
| New World influences in the wine making process are responsible for the wonderful quality of fruit with a nice touch of pepper, hints of spice and a long finish. | |
| Saransot - Dupre (37.5cl) | £9.50 |
| Lovely open nose - cassis, black cherries, berry, spice and vanilla oak. Well-integrated tannins Chocolatey, with creamy cassis, dark plum fruit character and blackcurrant pastille. Well-balanced, ripe, and satisfying and so Moreish - extremely digestible, with a fine streak of minerality | |
| Chateau Les Ricards, 1eres Cotes de Blaye | £11.95 |
| A lovely nose of truffles, smoke and fresh berried fruit. The palate is plump and chewy with well-integrated, finely grained tannins. There is a chocolate richness here which opens out through a long, fine finish. | |
| Chateau Saransot Dupre, Listrac-Medoc | £13.95 |
| This is stunning claret from Listrac which is just above Margaux in the Medoc. Soft and enticing on the nose; full of red berry fruit with plenty of herbs and spice with a long elegant finish. | |
| Chateau Peymouton, St Émilion Grand Cru | £14.95 |
| A classic right bank blend of approximately 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet which is striking yet immediately accessible. Warm cherry and plums on the nose with lovely earthy flavours on the palate, all balanced with ripe cherry fruit on the finish. | |
| Chateau Louvie, AC St Emilion | £18.95 |
| Silky tannins and a generous elegance and charm characterise this wine which has the balance and structure to keep for 8 to 10 years. | |
| Chateau Bel Air La Royere, 1eres Cotes de Blaye | £19.50 |
| A subtle fruit and perfume aroma coupled with a velvety texture and notes which truly reflect the character of this excellent terroir demonstrates that the Cote de Blaye can produce some fantastic wines. | |
| Chateau Veyry, AC Cotes de Castillon | £22.50 |
| This is a new-wave red Bordeaux from a 4 hectare estate in the Cotes de Castillon, and it's absolutely delicious. Dense, with smooth dark fruits on the nose and a hint of chocolatey spice. The palate is intense and concentrated with ripe fruit and some new oak spiciness. Firm yet smooth tannins provide ample structure. This is stylish, dense and well defined. Drinking now buty should age very well. | |
| Clos Puy Arnaud, Cotes de Castillon | £28.50 |
| Up-front with intense black fruit, cassis, and blackberry scents . The oak is still perceptible but very refined adding subtle mocha, cocoa and violet notes. Mid-palate is beautifully fleshy. The tannins are extremely refined and smooth. The wine fully reveals its charm and its class, underlined by a good minerality. Graphite notes mix with the black fruit aromas found on the nose and create a very pleasant balance. | |
| Chateau Potensac, Medoc | £38.95 |
| A dark, claretty hue, with a cherry red rim. The nose is dark, smoky, with crisply bright yet deep, meaty fruit. More of the same on the palate, where the fruit has a precise, admirable presence with a warm, roasted yet fresh style. This has a very well defined structure, very upright, classic in nature, with a fine grip beneath. There is some bitterness to the fruit, which adds a delightful complexity. This is really very good indeed | |
| Chateau Chasse-Spleen, Moulis-en-Medoc | £44.95 |
| A serious wine that is harmonious, rich and well structured, with lots of underlying blackberry fruit. Drinking well now. | |
| Chateau Langoa-Barton, 3ieme Cru Classe, St. Julien | £45.95 |
| A deep and smoky feel here, with a meaty, iron-clad, claretty style. Very traditional and pleasing. Attractive, bright and fresh on the nose and the palate, but showing some pleasing flesh too. A little plumpness, with bright red fruit, and a good tannic backbone. Precise, fresh acidity, and a nicely integrated feel overall. | |
| Chateau Langoa-Barton, 3ieme Cru Classe, St. Julien | £51.95 |
| Very dark, dense and glossy. Black fruit and violets on the nose. A massive palate; piles of structure, but with plenty of fruit an texture. It has balance and a fresh, elegant fluidity. Quite a classic style, typical of the vintage, now begining to really hit its straps. | |
| Chateau Calon Segur 3ieme Cru Classe, St Estephe | £61.25 |
| Pure, highly perfumed aromas of black cherry, currant, plum, minerals, tobacco, leather and fresh herbs. Very ripe, suave and spicy; at once subtle and gripping. Lovely cabernet character dominating today. Very firm, long finish. Showing extremely well – 93/100 Wine Spectator | |
| Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 5ieme Cru Classe, Pauillac | £80.95 |
| "The 1996 displays an opaque purple color, as well as sweet, wonderfully pure, jammy blackberry, mineral, and intriguing floral aromas. Enormously rich and full-bodied, with massive intensity, this is a modern day tour de force in winemaking." 93+ Robert Parker | |
| Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2ieme Cru Classe, Pauillac | £117.50 |
| What sumptuous pleasures await…smooth, immediately sexy and accessible. Flamboyant aromatics of toast black fruits, and cedar. Exquisite on the palate, this full-bodied, multi-layered wine is one of the vintage's most extraordinary success stories. | |
| Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2ieme Cru Classe, Pauillac | £153.25 |
| "The 1996 displays an opaque purple color, as well as sweet, wonderfully pure, jammy blackberry, mineral, and intriguing floral aromas. Enormously rich and full-bodied, with massive intensity, this is a modern day tour de force in winemaking." 93+ Robert Parker | |
BURGUNDY
| Chablis, Domaine Fourrey 37.5cls | £6.95 |
| 100% Chadonnay. A classic-style Chablis with good body and finesse. A clean palate - high mineral, lip-smacking, thirst-quenching. Great minerality, green fruits and crispness. Astounding length.Their wines have won high acclaim in the region. | |
| Macon-Villages, Jean Curial | £10.95 |
| The Maconnais is the place for good value white Burgundy. Clean and dry with good apple fruit the wine also has a touch of sweet honey which makes good Macon so easy to drink and a great all rounder. | |
| Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Jean Curial | £10.95 |
| This is a great introduction to Burgundy, one of the world’s most renowned red wine regions. The palate combines a wonderful sweetness of fruit with great elegance and finesse. | |
| Montagny 'Les Bassets', Chateau de Cary Potet | £11.50 |
| From the southern most appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise, comes this clean, refreshing wine, with apple like Chardonnay fruitiness. Bottle-age is adding a richness which combines to produce a sumptious white Burgundy. | |
| Macon - Solutre, Jean Curial | £11.50 |
| This wine has seen a little bit of oak, giving it a bigger, richer style than the Macon-Villages next door. Good value for what is a very well-made wine. Try with roast poultry dishes. | |
| Petit Chablis, Fourrey | £11.95 |
| A classic-style Petit Chablis with good body and finesse. The clean palate has a great minerality with green fruits and a thirst quenching crispness | |
| Saint Veran, Jean Curial | £12.50 |
| This wine is rich with subtle and delicate floral and citrus aromas and flavours, underpined with a hint of roast hazelnuts. | |
| Chablis, Domaine Fourrey | £12.95 |
| 100% Chardonnay. A classic-style Chablis with good body and finesse. The clean palate has a great minerality with green fruits and a thirst quenching crispness. Astounding length. These wines have won high acclaim in the region. | |
| Pouilly Fuisse, Jean Curial | £16.50 |
| A classic fuller style of white Burgundy, this is ideal with dishes that come with slightly stronger sauces. | |
| Chablis 1er Cru 'Cote de Lechet', Domaine Fourrey | £16.95 |
| Attractive scent of hedgerow blossom. Ripe fruit - melon - nicely textured, with hints of jasmine and clover honey. Quite rich, and already drinking very well but would repay cellaring. | |
| Chablis 1er Cru 'Mont de Milieu', Domaine Fourrey | £17.25 |
| 100% Chadonnay. A classic-style Chablis with good body and finesse. A green apple and gunflint bouquet wrap tightly around a mineral core. A clean palate - high mineral, lip-smacking, thirst-quenching. | |
| Mercurey Rouge, Chateau Genot-Boulanger | £18.95 |
| Honest and charming little village wine. Light, fresh and easy-going. Just what one hopes to get from basic red Burgundy but so rarely does. | |
| Bourgogne Rouge 'Les Bons Batons', Domaine Michele et Patrice Rion | £19.95 |
| Consistently one of Burgundy’s best value wines, this is as spectacular as ever in 2007. It is full of energy on the palate with a rounded, generous finish. | |
| Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux, Jean-Yves Devevey | £22.50 |
| This fine, middleweight Rully is blessed with a fresh, floral bouquet and is agreeably persistent on the palate with good acidity and a lovely structure. | |
| Santenay Vielles Vignes 'Les Champs Claude', Lucien Muzard | £22.95 |
| A similar nose that is rustic, earthy and ripe slides into round, supple and slightly fresher flavors that possess good energy and punch if not quite the same degree of concentration. The tannins are slightly finer and these two wines represent a qualitative choice with the straight villages being more robust and rustic and this being a touch more forward and elegant." BURGHOUND | |
| Pommard, Domaine de la Pousse d'Or | £24.95 |
| Gevrey-Chambertin 'Les Evocelles', Domaine de La Vougeraie | £32.50 |
| From a hillside vineyard that is ploughed traditionally by horse rather than by tractor, Les Evocelles is particularly fine this year. Lighter in colour than some, this has a long, stylish finish. | |
| Meursault 'Clos de Cromin' Chateau Genot-Boulanger | £33.95 |
| A perfect bottle of Meursault… fresh, dry and terroir-driven with oodles of minerality and stonyness and ripe peach, pear and citrus fruit. Balanced and extremely well-made | |
| Puligny Montrachet Les Nosroyes Genot Boulanger | £33.95 |
| This is clean, fresh and minerally with pure citrus fruit flavors and well integrated oak. Utterly sophisticated. A perfect match for the finest fish dishes. | |
| Nuits-Saint-Georges 'Vielles Vignes', Patrice Rion | £35.95 |
| A veritable bundle of energy, this deliciously plummy, rich wine is made in a classically Nuits style. Full of fruit with life, lift and a fair amount of class. | |
| Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Maratray-Dubreuil | £45.95 |
| Aged in 25% new oak barrels, this is a sumptious wine that reveals with time rich aromas of honey, toasted almonds and cinnamon. | |
BEAUJOLAIS
| Beaujolais Villages, Jean Curial | £9.50 |
| The soil on which these Gamay vines are grown are located 360 meters above sea-level and consist mainly of clay, granite and sandstone. They give this Beaujolais a delicately peppery aroma and a smooth palate rich in red berry fruit with a hint of liquorice. | |
| Fleurie, Jean Curial | £11.95 |
| Excellent Beaujolais, from a wonderful Domaine. Fleurie produces lovely wine which is amongst some of the most easy-drinking of the Beaujolais Crus. Elegant fruit and perfectly balanced. | |
GERMANY
| Dr 'L' Riesling, Mosel | £9.25 |
| A delicate floral, apple aroma is followed by a delicious balance of acidity and green fruit flavours. A really good match with spicy foods. | |
| Loosen Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rose | £9.25 |
| The Villa Wolf Rosé de Pinot Noir is a true rosé, made with a brief maceration before pressing to extract a lovely salmon color. It is light and refreshing, with bright berry and fruit flavors and a clean, zippy finish. | |
| Dr Loosen Estate Riesling | £9.50 |
| This is a new wine from the great Ernie Loosen. A step up from his introductory Dr. L which is made from bought in grapes, this wine is made from grapes from a variety of his own vineyards. Off dry, intensely fruity enlivened with racy acidity that keeps you coming back for more (and at 7.5% what's to stop you!) | |
| Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett Riesling | £14.25 |
| Classic German riesling where acidity and sugar are in perfect balance. Melon and lime on the nose with typical steely slate characteristics underneath. The palate absolutely bursts with sherbert fizz, peach and citrus flavours. Incredibly refreshing. | |
| Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling | £14.95 |
| Lovely fleshy nectarine and ripe, quite rich melon and delicate floral edged aromas. The palate has plenty of tang and crisp acidity, but the delicate, racy fruit flavours, with an underlying tropical richness and sweetness. Very fine and very long. | |
| Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Kabinett Riesling | £15.50 |
| Pale yellow. Nectarine, lemon candy and clove on the nose. crisp and assertive on the palate, with a flavour of peach nectar finishing in a rush of slate. | |
| Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Kabinett Riesling | £15.50 |
| Rich nose with dueling aromas of bright lemons and dried apricots. Plush on the palate, with lime and wet stones. Finishes with more dried apricot and a long, silky finish that tapers nicely | |
| Leitz Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Spatlese Riesling | £16.25 |
| Great quality Spatlese (actually Auslese but labeled Spatlese), full and rich with nice touches of petrol and stony minerality dancing around great fruit and honey flavors | |
| Leitz Rudesheimer Bischofsberg Dry Riesling | £17.95 |
| Grapefruit and apple on the nose and on an oily, rounded, soothing palate. Lemon- and grapefruit zest lend pungency to the otherwise relatively soft, creamy, but impressively lingering finish | |
| Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling | £29.95 |
| "This light-weight, intensely flavored Riesling shows fine crunch and snap thanks to the acidity, which creates a foil for the peach, lime and vanilla custard flavors that are woven into the creamy texture. Drink now through 2025." 95 Points Wine Spectator | |
ITALY
| Grillo, Arteo, Sicily, Italy | £7.25 |
| Pale straw yellow with aromas of apricots and tropical fruits, full and elegant on the palate, very harmonious and well balanced. Good with or without food wine. | |
| Nero d'Avola, Arteo, Sicily, Italy | £7.25 |
| Bright and fruity, with cherry and raspberry jam character. Medium-bodied, with light tannins and a fruity finish. | |
| Pinot Grigio Rosé, Carlo Damiani | £7.50 |
| Light, rose pink colour. Chestnut and slightly under ripe crunchy berry fruit aromas. Light-bodied, yet elegant wine. | |
| Pinot Grigio, Carlo Damiani | £7.50 |
| Delicate aromas of blossom, apricots and peaches extend through to a well balanced palate where they are blended with a nice zip of acidity and lengthy finish. | |
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 'Valentino', Mucci, Italy | £8.95 |
| This Montepulciano yields a dark, rich, flavourful wine with excellent balancing acidity. It has a distinctive gamey note, with a vein of pepper holding the dark red fruits together. Proves that wine can have tremendous character and offer great value for money! | |
| Rapitala 'Piano Maltese' Grillo/Cataratto, Sicily | £8.95 |
| Pinot Grigio Trentino, Villa Rosa | £9.50 |
| This is a Pinot Grigio with a difference! Thanks to the lees ageing and top quality grapes from this wine is well equipped to provide immense pleasure. Blessed with ripe honeysuckle aromas and spicy white peach flavours, this generous, easy-drinking wine is equally delicious on its own or with food. Try our newest Italian white wine with delicate creamy pasta or lightly spiced dishes. | |
| Castello Monaci 'Piluna' Primitivo, Puglia | £9.50 |
| he wine has broad, ripe black fruit and spice aromas, with notes of pepper, toasty vanilla and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, the wine has a robust, concentrated character, a firm structure, and small black fruit and licorice notes on the aftertaste. | |
| Verdicchio Classico Superiore, Zaccagnini | £9.50 |
| Pale straw yellow with greenish hues. Delicate and elegant bouquet, with notes of yeasts and fresh bread, hints of hawthorn and broom. Fresh, dry, savoury, with a pleasant bitter aftertaste and a good acidity balance. | |
| Castello Monaci 'Medos' Malvasia Nera, Puglia | £10.95 |
AUSTRIA
| Gruner Veltliner 'Kamptal' | £10.95 |
| Ripe peach, pepper and an almost honeyed character coming through. Zesty acidity balances the full-bodied nature of this wine, giving it a long, fresh finish. | |
ITALY
| Soave Classico, Monte Tondo | £11.50 |
| Yellow with gold highlights and green hues; floral bouquet laced with scents of exotic fruit, almonds, hazelnuts and mineral aromas; full-bodied with a long finish; balanced and harmonious on the palate | |
| Roero Arneis, Angelo Negri, Piedmont | £12.25 |
| Bright, fresh full flavoured white with a distinctively savoury, minerally character, and a little nutty waxiness under the citrussy fruit. The defining quality here is the minerality, which makes this a really useful food wine. | |
| Dolcetto d'Alba, Burlotto | £12.75 |
| Ruby-purple in colour with a nose of blackberry, cherry and almond. Carrying onto the palate with added spice, this medium to full bodied wine cleverly shows great elegance. | |
| Chianti Classico, Montemaggio | £12.95 |
| Brilliant ruby colour and an intense floral bouquet precede a palate that has both body and intense red fruit flavours with a lasting finish. | |
| Rapitala 'Bouquet' Grillo/Sauvignon Blanc/Viognier, Sicily | £12.95 |
| A restrained and well-structured wine with a floral, fresh bouquet; shows a peach and nectarine character from the Grillo and Viognier, with the Sauvignon Blanc contributing an aromatic herbaceousness to the finish. | |
| Gavi 'Fornaci', Castellari Bergaglio | £13.50 |
| This is what proper Gavi should be. Reminiscent of Chablis it has a similar combination of steely minerality combined woth some deeper honeyed nuttiness. | |
| Fontana Candida 'Luna Mater' Frascati Superiore, Lazio | £14.25 |
| Intriguing, waxy, very mineral nose. Some herbal notes too. On the palate it is full and rich, with a certain fruity density and sweetness, but plent of body and grip. It has a certain plum and waxy fruited weight with some orange rind and plenty of lemony acidity. | |
| Nebbiolo d'Alba, Angelo Negro | £14.50 |
| Another special from the Negro family and their wines are going from strength to strength. The Nebbiolo is medium bodied and, like the truffles you find in that region, has delicious hearty aromas and huge flavours combined with a delicate finish | |
AUSTRIA
| Gruner Veltliner 'Loiserberg' | £15.25 |
| Ripe fruity nose with a touch of honey and pear and a fresh character. Good acidity, nice pear flavours and a touch of white pepper on the palate | |
ITALY
| Valpolicella Superiore 'Il Ruffiano', Buglione, Italy | £15.25 |
| Lovely deep garnet in colour. Aromatic with a soft floral nose. Nicely layered with brambly fruit, a hint of savouriness and supple, lean tannins. Well balanced with a lovely texture. | |
| Soave Foscarin Slavinus, Monte Tondo | £18.50 |
| This is a world away from the dilute, neutral Soaves that give the region a somewhat mediocre reputation. It’s packed with creamy, lemon aromas with lifted notes of herbs and some appealing, slatey minerality. Slick, polished, with a lovely texture and very tasty. 2008 – 2010 Wines of the Month Decanter November 2008 | |
| Rapitala 'Hugonis' Nero d'Avola/Cabernet Sauvignon, Sicily | £18.95 |
| Hugonis is a 50-50 blend of Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon with intense aromas of exotic spice, cherry fruit, black olive, molasses, maple syrup and smoked ham. You’ll taste Cabernet’s distinctive flavors of green herbs and dried mint, but you’ll also get the tart succulence of the Nero d’Avola grape. | |
| Barbera d'Alba Bric Bertu, Angelo Negro | £19.95 |
| Intense purple-red with a full aroma, strong, blackberries and raspberries on the nose. Full-bodied , rich and velvety on the palate and a firm dry finish. | |
| Nino Negri 'Sfursat' Sforzato di Valtellina, Lombardy | £27.95 |
| Emerges victorious thanks to the combination of a superior note of elegance and complex aromas embracing nuances of wild berries and cyclamen. The dry, dynamic palate displays a refreshing acid vein. | |
| Barolo, Commendatore Burlotto | £29.50 |
| Sweet spices, pipe tobacco, dark bitter chocolate, fleshy fruit and leafy notes on the nose. The palate is fruit laden and silky. Delicious! | |
| Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Buglioni | £29.95 |
| This is the perfect sweet red wine with good balance, fruits, tannins and length. Bring on the chocolate & Christmas pudding. | |
| Roero Riserva 'Sudisfa', Angelo Negro, Piedmont | £29.95 |
| This is Giovanni Negro's top wine, and if you are a fan of big Italian reds, look no further. Incredibly dark, this is the Nebbiolo grape with a dash of Arneis, rich and complex with layer upon layer of ripe raisin, blackberry and cassis flavours. It has a maturity that makes it very enjoyable now. Perfect with rich meat dishes. 'Sudisfa' means 'satisfaction'. | |
| Amarone della Valpolicella, Buglioni | £33.75 |
| Very dark red with slightly orange rim. Complex nose that opens up very quickly with aeration. Sweet oak and lots of intense fruit. Big, velvety texture, plenty of intensity and satisfying length. Delicious. | |
| Barolo Vigneto Monvigliero, Burlotto | £34.95 |
| The fleshy nose of plum, damson, red berry, geranium and cedar carries its flavours right across the palate. Great structure and balance to this wine. A little dusty cocoa in the finish. Only 430 cases made. | |
SPAIN
| Conde de Jauregui Joven, Rioja, Spain | £6.95 |
| Has a deep cherry colour with purple hues; aromas of raspberries & blackberries with hints of liquorice & vanilla. The pallet is meaty, full of fruit with well structured tannins. | |
| Malumbres Rosado, Navarra | £7.25 |
| This rosé is made from 100% garnacha and is full-flavoured, round and generous. | |
| Malumbres Tinto, Navarra | £7.95 |
| Intense and deep fruity aromas lead to a fresh fruit palate; 6 months spent in American oak barrels and the 50% Garancha and 50% Tempranillo blend gives this wine excellent balance and a good structure. | |
| Conde de Jauregui Crianza, Rioja, Spain | £8.25 |
| An intense and complex wine which shows ripe red fruits with jam and vanilla aromas. It is full bodied, well balanced with vibrant fruit and lovely toasty notes from the 15 months in American oak barrels. | |
| Malumbres Crianza, Navarra | £9.95 |
| Deriving its richness of fruit from Garnacha and its structure from Tempranillo the palate displays a balance of soft flavours of cherry and spice. | |
| Verdejo, Hermanos Lurton, Rueda | £9.95 |
| Beautiful pale yellow robe with glints of green. A fine nose showing notes of mineral, stone and white flowers. The mouth is full and voluminous but also has good acidity. Very good with seafood. | |
| Conde de Jauregui Reserva, Rioja, Spain | £10.50 |
| A deep, bright cherry red colour with garnet hues. Complex aromas with touches of spice, ripe fruit, wood notes, tobacco and liquorice. This wine was aged for 18 months in American Oak barrels giving an intense and silky wine with a great finish. | |
| Malumbres, Primeros Vinedos, Navarra | £14.50 |
| 100% Garnacha from vines planted in 1940. This is a lovely, delicate wine now at full maturity. Good complexity, dried red fruits, figs, Elegant and balanced, coffee, bitter chocolate, raspberry | |
| Vina Tuelda Crianza, Ribero del Duero | £14.95 |
| A voluminous, complex and balanced wine with a soft texture. Ripe, almost sweet tannins. 15 months in barrel give the wine a nice touch. On the palate, expressive style, very lingering. The vines are on average 40 years old. A classic red from the Ribera del Duero has a long life ahead of you, but is already quite amazing accessible | |
| Bodega Vallobera Reserva, Rioja Alavesa | £16.50 |
| 90 points - Dark ruby in colour, cedar, tobacco, earth and blackberry-scented nose. Quite dense with a supple texture, ripe flavours and some elegrance. The finish is long and pure. Dink this classy Rioja over the next 2-4 years. Robert Parker The Wine Advocate, February 2007 | |
| Cuesta de Oro, Hermanos Lurton, Rueda | £16.95 |
| This wine is full-bodied, persistant and aromatic with peach and apricot flavours offering a superb balance between power and freshness. | |
| Vina Tuelda Reserva, Ribero del Duero | £19.95 |
| 20 months in French oak barrels has produced a silky smooth wine of great depth and length. The oak supports, without masking, loads of dark, plummy fruit. Absolutely delicious. | |
| Viña Bosconia Reserva, Lopez Heredia, Rioja Alta, Spain | £19.95 |
| This wine has evolved perfectly showing a deep ruby colour with shades of orange. Its nose is persistent, full bodied and showing a lot of mature fruit, being dominated by the Tempranillo grape. Its taste is round, smooth, fresh, full of body and persistent | |
| El Albar Excelencia, DO Toro | £26.50 |
| Located in the western extreme of the Duero Valley, not far from Rueda, Toro is one of the oldest viticultural regions in Spain. The severe climate and poor rocky soils of the area produce rich, vigorous wines from the dominant red variety, Tinto de Toro, a clonal variant of Tempranillo. The grapes come from very old, head-pruned vineyards, some with vines over 100 years age. Though yields here are already extremely low, the growers are instructed to practice crop thinning to further concentrate the fruit. The wines produced are full-bodied and rich, with the intense aromas and flavors of old-vine fruit marked by the fabulous minerality and stony earthiness of this superb terroir. | |
PORTUGAL
| Alvarinho, Vinho Verdi, Pilheiros, Douro | £16.50 |
| An attractive pale yellow colour with delicate golden highlights. The nose has intense notes of white flowers(jasmine) and some of tropical fruits. A soft and fresh wine. | |
| Churchill Estates Reserva, Douro | £17.95 |
| Nicely dense, brooding, structured dark fruits here with some oak imprint. Dense and mouthfilling with real potential. | |
THE LEBANON
| Musar Jeaune Red, Bekaa Valley | £10.50 |
| A relatively new venture for Chateau Musar. This is a young, vibrant red with minimal oak giving a fruit driven wine. | |
| Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley | £22.50 |
| Another exceptional year for Chateau Musar. Almost perfect conditions led to grapes reaching maximum maturity with wonderful concentration and depth. This magnificent red is made from Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan. The colour is deep red with a nose full of red and black fruit - cherries and cassis, with vanilla and chocolate. The wine is aged for about 12 months in French oak barrels. | |
ARGENTINA
| Tierra de Luna ChardonnayTorrentes (Land of Fire) | £7.50 |
| A soft approachable white created with the spicy, aromatic Torrontes and the soft and crisp Chardonnay. Enjoy with lighter dishes or by itself. | |
| Tierra de Luna Syrah Malbec (Land of Fire) | £7.50 |
| Fresh and lively medium-weight wine with spice and red fruit aromas and flavours. | |
| Torrontes, Bodegas Lurton | £8.75 |
| This wine is lively and fresh with distinct, elegant and floral aromas. On the palate it is fat, dry and full of flavour. It is a wine to be enjoyed young, very nice as an aperitif or with fish. | |
| Pinot Gris, Tierra de Luna, Bodega Lurton, Uco Valley | £8.95 |
| Produced from 100% Pinot Gris the aromas are a delightful combination of white fruit, lemon zest and pear. On the palate the white fruit flavours are carried through and combine with a wonderful fresh acidity and long finish. | |
| Malbec Tierra de Luna, Bodega Lurton, Uco Valley | £9.25 |
| Blackcurrant and mulberry notes are evident on the aromatic nose. The palate has a nice weight and good balance between the freshness of the fruit and supple tannins. | |
| Vistalba 'Corte C' Malbec Merlot, Carlos Pulenta | £10.25 |
| A blend of 70% Malbec, 20% Merlot and 10% Bonarda. Deep ruby with a purple tinge. Loads of vibrant berry fruit and herby, savoury character. Medium weight with good balance. | |
| Carlos Pulenta Vistalba B, Mendoza | £14.50 |
| A blend of 60% Malbec, 30% Bonarda and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep ruby red. Complex with berry aromas. Pruney, damson fruit and rich weight are in excellent balance with ripe tannins. Good length and cleanness give this a great sophistication. | |
| Chacayes, Malbec / Cabernet, Bodegas Lurton | £44.95 |
| Bodega Lurton's flagship wine is a blend of Malbec with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon form high in the Andes. It is intensely flavoured with liquorice spice and powerful sweet mulberry and plum fruitiness. A very serious wine. Drink 2007-15. | |
CHILE
| Chardonnay, Carta Vieja, Maule Valley | £6.50 |
| Golden yellow in colour with hints of green this wine has pleasant aromas of ripe tropical fruit. The palate is soft and well rounded with a fine finish. | |
| Merlot, Carta Vieja, Loncomilla Valley | £6.50 |
| Intense purple red colour with vivid bramble aromas. The palate displays ripe fruit flavours with notes of vanilla, toffee and a soft touch of roasted coffee. A zip of acidity balances the creamy finish. | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Carta Vieja, Loncomilla Valley | £6.50 |
| Blackcurrants and vanilla nose, a traditional palate of rich, mature fruit from old vines. Soft tannins and long finish. | |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Terra Noble Vineyard Selection, Maule Valley | £7.95 |
| An attractive yellow colour with greenish tones; intense aromas of tropical fruits, especially pineapple. It is a very fresh wine, dry and well balanced with good structure and a nice natural acidity which has a long finish in the mouth. Ideal as an aperitif, with seafood and fish. | |
| Chardonnay, Terra Noble Vineyard Selection, Casablanca Valley | £7.95 |
| Classic Chilean Chardonnay with tropical fruit aromas leading to refreshing flavours with a lovely lingering finish. | |
| Carmenere, Terra Noble Vineyard Selection, Colchagua Valley | £7.95 |
| Carmenere is a wonderful grape – very similar to merlot but with more spice and raspberry fruit flavours. A very strong, well made food wine from high altitude vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. Chilean winemaking at its best. | |
| Merlot, Terra Noble Vineyard Selection, Maule Valley | £7.95 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Terra Noble Vineyard Selection, Colchagua Valley | £7.95 |
| Cabernet from Chile major in cassis, and this is no exception with ripe, rich, expressive flavours. Wonderful with red meat dishes and cheese. | |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Hacienda Araucano, Central Valley | £9.95 |
| Superbly aromatic with hints of lychees, pineapple and mangoes. The tropical fruit flavours are carried through on to the palate and combine with a real zip of acidity. | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Haciendo Araucano, Central Valley | £9.95 |
| Ruby red with a slight purple tinge in the glass, the aromas are of black cherry and blackcurrants which carry straight through on to the well structured palate. | |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Terra Noble Reserva, Casablanca Valley | £9.95 |
| The medium straw-colored 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva has enticing aromas of herbs, grapefruit, and lemon-lime. Ripe and well balanced, it will offer pleasure over the next 12-18 months. Outstanding value. | |
| Syrah, Terra Noble Reserva, Colchagua Valley | £9.95 |
| t was only a matter of time before the great value wines coming out of Chile included lush Syrah. The idea that the high altitude vineyards of Chile's Colchagua Valley could be ideal for Syrah of outstanding quality is finally proving true and this is a prime example. This Reserve from Terranoble is deeply colored and densely extracted with mouthfilling intensity. Spicy and bold, it's aged 10 months in French oak barrels. The Wine Advocate said "The 2007 Syrah Reserva reveals a brooding bouquet of mineral, game, plum, and blueberry. Dense and full-flavored, it will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well through 2019." A great value for such a rich, expressive wine. | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Terra Noble Reserva, Colchagua Valley | £9.95 |
| With dark ruby color of remarkable depth, there is a wonderful richness, complexity and concentration in this Cabernet Sauvignon. Red berries, smoke, chocolate and pure fruit dominate the aroma and flavors of this wine. It is intense and exquisite. | |
| Vina Falernia Carmenere Syrah Reserva, Elqui Valley | £9.95 |
| 4 * Italy meets Chile: a third of the Carmenère grapes are dried in the Amarone style, filling out the palate with succulence. Expressive floral and leather notes, a powerful, peppery palate and a long, intense finish. The pre-desert, stony soils of the isolated Elqui Valley guarantee impressive, almost raisined ripeness. Decanter Magazine February 2010 | |
| Carmenere, Terra Noble Reserva, Colchagua Valley | £9.95 |
| "Opaque ruby. Red berry, spicecake and floral aromas are complemented by cracked pepper and a hint of herbs. Pliant, juicy red fruit flavors show good depth and are sweetened by a suave vanilla quality. The spicy quality resonates on the finish, which is well-focused and nicely persistent." 88 Points International Wine Cellar | |
| Pinot Noir, Terra Noble Reserva, Casablanca Valley | £11.95 |
| Smoke, coffee bean, black cherry, and black raspberry aromatics lead to a ripe, smooth, elegant wine with a lengthy, pure finish. It is a superb introduction to the delights of Pinot Noir. | |
| Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva, Casas Del Bosque, Casablanca Valley | £12.50 |
| Perhaps the finest New World Sauvignon we've tasted. Lovely fresh aromas of gooseberry and elderflower lead to a palate of remarkable intenstiy that has the vibrant minerality more usually associated with the finest Sancerres. Terrific value. | |
| Carmenere, Terra Noble Gran Reserva | £12.50 |
| International Wine Challenge 2010 - Gold Medal - Chilean Red Trophy - Carmenere Trophy. Lovely, rich, ripe sweet oaky berries on nose, following through on palate with leather and chocolate and delicious fresh attack goes on and on. | |
| Syrah Gran Reserva, Casas del Bosque, Casablanca Valley | £13.50 |
| This amazing syrah, planted on the hill slopes of one of the coldest areas in the Casablanca Valley, has turned into one of the best examples of this variety. It is an elegant wine, with a wonderful violet red color, aromas of black pepper and of jams made from red fruits and blueberries. Its acidity is balanced, and on the mid-palate, it feels juicy and well structured, with a good volume and a rich body. It is an elegant wine from start to finish. | |
| Pinot Noir, Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva, Casablanca Valley | £13.50 |
| Intense and brilliant ruby-red in color with aromas of strawberries and other berries, spice, red fruits, and damp earth. The wine’s acidity combines very well with delightful tannins on the palate, which makes it very pleasing and easy to drink. | |
| Vina Leyda 'Lot 5' Wild Yeast Chardonnay | £16.95 |
| Complex wine that shows character of the site. Has a great diversity of flavours and layers, together with a smooth texture and a bright and mineral acidity. | |
| Clos de Lolol, Carmenere/Cabernet, Hacienda Araucano | £17.95 |
| "A ripe but sleek blend of Cabernet and Carmenere that shows notes of mint, leather and tar with a velvety, balanced palate." Decanter Magazine - 4 Stars | |
| Pinot Noir 'Lot 21' 2008, Vina Leyda | £21.95 |
| A complex and elegant wine, with delicate aromas of strawberries, black cherries, orange peel and herbs together with a subtle oak complexity. In the middle it has great volume with concentrated black cherry flavours and soft ripe tannins that widely cover the palate and cross all the way through, leaving a bright and lingering finish. | |
| Alka, Carmenere, Hacienda Araucano | £39.95 |
| Deep purple/red in colour, the nose exhibits notes of dark cherry, spice and prunes. The palate is highly concentrated filled with ripe black fruit flavours, some spice, firm tannins and a french oak tannins. | |
NORTH AMERICA
| Big House Red | £10.25 |
| Each variety selected for this blend brings its individual characters and distinct personality: spiciness from the Syrah, cherry and raspberries from the Sangiovese and Barbera, blueberries from the Tannat, cassis from the Grenache and chocolate from Mourvèdre. A wonderful mix of the best each variety has to offer. | |
| Big House White | £10.25 |
| Big House White is a crisp yet round wine with a floral nose, accentuated by honeysuckle, litchi, and a bit of a tropical fruit cocktail. A virtual potpourri of fruits including cantaloupe, peach, apricot, and litchi. The finish is fairly long with a nice apricot character. | |
| Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel, Somona County | £11.50 |
| Deep, dark, full and spicy, it exudes the power and complexity of its old-vine origins (including Carignane and Petite Sirah, Zinfandel's traditional field companions) but also brims with muscular balance and Zin's famous berry fruit. | |
| Au Bon Climate 'Hildegard', Bien Nacido, Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris/Aligote | £27.95 |
| blend of 55% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot Blanc and 5% Aligote, this is a wine of deliciously supple texture and deceptive complexity. Aromas of apple, almond and freshly baked cake (not kidding!) waft above the glass like notes from the Pied-Piper's flute- impossible to resist. A marvelous exchange for the routine of Chardonnay. | |
| Au Bon Climate 'Knox Alexander' Bien Nacido Pinot Noir | £33.95 |
| Lush, velvety, creamy, bursting with berries, fragrant flowers, and soft wafts of vanilla, the 2001 Knox is a wine for hedonists. Made from 50% Dijon clones and 50% traditional California selections planted by Jim Clendenen at the higher elevations of Bien Nacido Vineyard, this wine seems to grow in stature with every vintage- much like Jim's own son, Knox, who lends the wine his name. | |
| Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains | £34.95 |
| This is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot. It is 13.7% alcohol by volume. The nose shows blackberry, cassis, licorice, wet-flint minerality, cedar, vanilla, clove, toasted oak and violets. On the palate the wine exhibits seriously deep, dark flavors; roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate, black licorice, bramble fruits, coated tannins, sensuous, elegant chalky tannin finish. Intense, long finish. | |
AUSTRALIA
| Willowglen Semillon Chardonnay, De Bortoli, South Australia | £7.25 |
| The Semillon gives zesty citrus notes to the peach and melon flavours of the Chardonnay. Medium bodied with lovely ripe fruits, a hint of oak and a long, creamy finish. | |
| Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet, De Bortoli, South Australia | £7.25 |
| Lashings of plum and blackcurrant fruit with hints of cassis, liquorice and warm toasty oak. This is a delicious medium to full bodied wine with a long elegant, flavoursome finish. | |
| Leasingham, Magnus Riesling | £8.75 |
| Pale yellow with brilliant clarity, intense floral aromas give way to a delicious fresh tangy lemon pineapple, citrus blossom and spicy palate. | |
| Heartland Viognier / Pinot Gris | £10.50 |
| The nose is bursting with stone fruits - peaches and apricots and some lime citrus characters. The delicious multi-layered palate begins with typical Viognier pear flavours intermingling with fresh melon flavours from the Pinot Gris. | |
| Tamar Ridge 'Devil's Corner' Sauvignon Blanc, Tasmania | £11.50 |
| It's only been around 10 years in north eastern Tasmania, but Tamar Ridge is already renowned and winning many awards. Superb winemaking from Andrew Pirie. A premium, cool climate producer. this wine boasts vibrant fresh-cut grass and passion fruit aromas with weighty gooseberry fruit on the palate. A very expressive wine. | |
| Heartland Shiraz | £11.75 |
| Aged in a mix of French and US oak. Scents of blueberry and coffee. Lively, juicy blueberry and raspberry tone. Attractively fresh, but no lack of substance. Very well crafted. | |
| Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon | £11.75 |
| A densely coloured wine displaying lifted blackberry and cassis on the nose. The palate offers sweet fruit flavours shown on the nose with a hint of mint and a rich texture followed by a long finish with big velvety tannins. | |
| Heartland Dolcetto/Lagrein | £11.75 |
| Opaque purple in colour with hints of brick red. On the nose there are lifted aromas of mulberry, cassis with a hint of currants. Nuances of dried straw and eucalypt add freshness and density. In the mouth, flavours of cracked pepper, cedar, cherries and wood smoke. The palate is rich, balanced by firm savoury tannin. | |
| Tamar Ridge 'Devil's Corner' Riesling, Tasmania | £11.95 |
| Fresh, crisp and appealing with loads of zesty citrus lime and lemon fruit. The palate is long and narrowly defined running straight down the centre of the tongue to a finish that sings with crisp acidity. | |
| Tamar Ridge 'Devil's Corner' Pinot Noir, Tasmania | £12.95 |
| Mouthfilling fruit with ripe plum and cherry flavours and hints of spicy and savoury complexity. This wine is made as a lighter bodied style but there is no shortage of flavour backed up with fine, silky tannins and a long supple finish. | |
| Tamar Ridge 'Kayena' Riesling, Tasmania | £13.25 |
| Ripe, mouth filling fruit flavours of lime, passionfruit and gooseberry with plenty of mid-palate weight. There is lovely zippy acidity to provide length and freshness on the finish. The fruit weight is giving a great intensity of flavour without being over-thetop. This is a fuller style of Sauvignon Blanc with more demanding flavours that are totally enjoyable and very easy to drink. | |
| Tamar Ridge 'Kayena' Sauvignon Blanc, Tasmania | £13.95 |
| Generous fruit with intriguing combination of leaner, grassy flavours and riper, tropical fruit. The wine shows a fleshy mid- palate with mouth filling flavours and a finish that is crisp and refreshing. | |
| Amicus Shiraz Cabernet Malbec | £15.50 |
| A bouquet of cherry, pepper, & plum characters which are derived from the Shiraz and Cabernet components, whilst the Malbec imparts an abundance of spice. The palate is full, flavoursome and rich yet has an attractively soft and velvety finish. | |
| Wallace by Ben Glaetzer, Shiraz-Grenache | £15.75 |
| The 2007 Wallace is a blend of 75% Shiraz and 25% Grenache aged for 12 months in seasoned French and American oak. Deep crimson-colored, it reveals a fragrant bouquet of cedar, scorched earth, pencil lead, black cherry, and blueberry. On the palate it has an elegant personality with racy, slightly tart, fruit flavors, good concentration, and a silky finish. Drink this excellent value through 2017. The Wine Advocate27th February 2009 | |
| Yarra Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc, De Bortoli | £16.25 |
| Fermentation in old oak barrels turns racy Sauvignon into something much subtler and broader textured. Subtle Sauvignon fruit, quite expressive and minerally. Creamy and elegant. Fine, slate like flavours with good length and texture | |
| Yarra Valley Estate Viognier, De Bortoli | £16.25 |
| Precise and elegant Viognier with vibrant pine kernel and pistachio bouquet. Complex lychee and apricot flavours with grip, concentration and fine acidity. | |
| Tamar Ridge 'Kayena' Pinot Noir, Tasmania | £17.95 |
| It's only been around 10 years in north eastern Tasmania, but Tamar Ridge is already renowned - especially for its sublime Pinot Noir. Superb winemaking has produced a classic strawberry and raspberry fruited Pinot with surprising complexity for the price. | |
| Leasingham, Classic Clare Riesling | £18.25 |
| Pale straw in colour with brilliant clarity; aromas are of citrus spice with hints of lime. The palate is clean and maintains a good balanced between citrus flavours, mineral notes and a fine acid finish. | |
| Yarra Valley Estate Shiraz Viognier, De Bortoli | £18.25 |
| Rich, lifted perfumed white pepper Shiraz fruit with subliminal complexing floral Viognier hints. Full fruit palate with berries, pepper and subtle appearance of oak. The small addition of Viognier has contributed complexity, whilst maintaining tightness and detail. | |
| Heartland Director's Cut Shiraz | £18.75 |
| This flagship wine made from the finest selection of Shiraz from each vintage is an opaque purple colour with dark purple hues. It shows superb aromas of a complex mix of violets, chocolate and cigar box lift. The 89% Langhorne Creek Shiraz in this year’s wine, adds palate richness and chocolate/mocha characters on the nose. The Limestone Coast component adds the fine acidity and peppery nose. The palate is an explosion of flavour. Lashings of cassis, briary fruit flavours and spiced plum followed by back palate flavours of spice, liquorice and white pepper. Fine grained, soft tannins and perfect balance followed by a very long lingering finish with hints of blackberry and plum. | |
| Yarra Valley Estate Pinot Noir, De Bortoli | £20.25 |
| Elegant Pinot Noir fruit aroma with red currants, cherry and raspberry with subtle spice and forest floor. Medium bodied but building weight across the palate. Richly textured. Long and fine with gentle, palate defining tannins. | |
| Michael Hall Flaxman's Valley Syrah, Eden Valley | £22.95 |
| The Naimanya vineyard lies on the western lee of Flaxman’s Valley. At 525 metres it’s one of the highest Shiraz vineyards in the Eden Valley and the wider Barossa region. The result is a wine of great complexity that has more in common with the Northern Rhône than the traditional Barossa. The perfume is intense, showing violets, potpourri, cloves, dried flowers, pepper. These spicy aromatics are supported by sweet blueberries and blackberries, which drive the wine. The grapes were crushed and wild yeast fermented. Half finished ferment in barrel and half were allowed to macerate on skins for 14 days before pressing to barrel. 50% new French oak (Francois Freres), 2 years in barrel. No fining or filtration. | |
| Michael Hall Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills | £22.95 |
| This elevated valley, situated between Mount Lofty and Bonython, is one of the finest Chardonnay terroirs in Australia. The fruit is drawn from two sites that sit over 500 metres above sea level, effecting a long, slow ripening period. Cold nights and cool autumns produce the sort of citrus minerality and elusive lactic flavours that have made a legend of Burgundian Chardonnay. The 2008 vintage was very mild until a heat wave in March and after picking, the grapes were chilled before whole bunch pressing. Very low extraction rates, brief cold settling (as Michael says, ‘grape solids are good, squeaky clean wine is boring!’), wild yeast barrel ferment (French barriques, 20% new), and 11 months on yeast lees. | |
| Amicus Reserve Shiraz | £24.95 |
| From one of Australia's most revered winemakers, this is a fantastic combination of plummy, smokey aromas, very rich and pure black fruit flavours with a fine structure that makes it both delicious to drink by itself or as a partner to hearty foods. | |
NEW ZEALAND
| Sauvignon Blanc, Fairfields, Marlborough | £8.25 |
| This luscious Sauvignon Blanc combines intense white peach and nectarine aromas with beautiful fresh fruit to provide a full palate and lingering finish. | |
| West Brook Riesling, Marlborough | £10.95 |
| A vibrant lime-gold edged Riesling. Citrus blossom, mandarin, fresh lime zest, and exotic spices on the nose. The palate initiates in the citrus spectrum with flavours of ginger, toasted coriander and cumin appearing. A creamy texture evolves with a fine mineral edge, gently balanced with slight natural fruit sweetness. A wine with an elegant and sustained presence on the palate, revealing great concentration. | |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Bouldevines, Marlborough | £11.95 |
| Blackcurrant-leaf and asparagus aromas, with hints of tomato-leaf, grapefruit and underlying smokiness. Very attractive mouthfeel with superb balance of tropical fruit and acidity, mown grass and green peppers. Extremely elegant and classy New World Sauvignon Blanc. | |
| Riesling, Bouldevines, Marlborough | £11.95 |
| This wine has citrus flavours and lemon skin backed with a slight hint of kerosene. A pale lemon yellow coloured wine with a linear acid back bone, flushed out with opulent mouth filling fruit weight. Lingering citrus and pear on the palate. | |
| Man O'War Pinot Gris , Ponui Island | £15.95 |
| Ethereally fragrant aromas of apricots and lime cordial combine with subtle yeast autolysis characters reminiscent of a fine Champagne. The palate is poised between a balance of fine acidity, a hint of natural sweetness and a pleasing tonic like finish. Threaded with fine beads of natural carbon dioxide retained from the fermentation process, this Ponui Island Pinot Gris is an elegant and refreshing wine suitable as an aperitif or matched with fresh oysters. | |
| Bouldevines Pinot Noir, Marlborough | £16.95 |
| An inviting morello cherry and spiced plum nose is backed by a rich ripe and opulent palate packed with red fruits. This is a soft, elegant wine with a fine acid backbone and lingering smokey complexity | |
| Kotare Pinot Noir, Marlborough | £16.95 |
| Aromas of red cherries,raspberry and blackcurrants are integrated with lifted floral notes. Underlying hints of savoury mushroom and toasty oak characters. Palate: A medium bodied pinot noir with a soft full palate, well balanced acidity and flavours that linger. Cherry notes dominate the palate and are supported by hints of plum and redcurrant. A mixture of new and old French oak offers rich savoury notes on the palate with a full lingering finish. | |
| Man O'War Syrah, Waiheke Island | £18.95 |
| This wine exhibits aromas of blue berries and cloves with complex savoury tones. On the palate the wine is full bodied and succulent with firm ripe tannins and a core of minerality derived from volcanic soils of the island. Whilst drinking beautifully now this vibrant youthful wine will develop interesting complexities with age. | |
| Clearview Reserve Chardonnay | £25.95 |
| Complex bouquet showing layers of flavours including white peaches and pineapple together with mealy notes and well-integrated toasty oak. The palate is equally compelling – rich, ripe, juicy, creamy, weighty and with a beautifully balanced acidity. A complete wine showing power and grace. This is an outstanding Chardonnay. | |
| Man O'War 'Valhalla' Chardonnay, Waiheke Island | £25.95 |
| Lemon, lime and melon aromas unfold to reveal subtle cedar and creamy notes. A cocktail of rich tropical fruits are tamed by clean fresh acidity finishing with marmalade of limes and grapefruit. Valhalla Chardonnay exhibits focussed austerity that belies its charming and youthful nature, a serious wine with poise and feminine grace. 90 POINTS ~ Robert Parker, reviewed by Neal Martin Wine Advocate April 2008 “The 2007 Valhalla Chardonnay is better with more intensity on the nose, embellished with a little greengage, the palate quite extroverted and brash with honeyed overtones and a hint of petrol towards the finish. Drink over 2-3 years.” | |
| Clearview 'Enigma' Bordeaux Blend | £26.95 |
| Made from the traditional Bordeaux combination of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this is a very Bordeaux-like wine. The key flavours are of plum, cherry and blackcurrant, but there are some perfumed notes too and a hint of spearmint. Classy and worth keeping. | |
| Man O'War 'Dreadnought' Syrah, Waiheke Island | £29.95 |
| Wonderful nose of rich blackberry and raspberry fruit with lovely complex, fresh, peppery notes. The palate has dense, firm fruit with some edgy tannins and good acidity, as well savoury clove and pepper character. It’s a really lively wine with nice combination of intense fruit and savoury spiciness. It’s developing nicely and it will be interesting to see how it evolves. | |
| Auntsfield Heritage Pinot Noir, Marlborough | £32.95 |
| This wine is only produced in exceptional years when a selection of wine exhibits amazingly defined character. The resulting Pinot Noir is a pure expression of vineyard character. The aromatics are heady with complex fruit and earthy character. The palate has big rich fruit dominated by dark berry fruit, cherry and ripe spiced plums. A rich palate showing great complexly with interwoven spices, fruit and savoury flavours. The wine has a long rich finish with silky, ripe tannins and unbelievable length. | |
SOUTH AFRICA
| Dekkers Valley, Shiraz Rose, Paarl | £6.25 |
| An unwooded, easy drinking rosé wine which is perfect for drinking anytime. Served well-chilled, it has soft, elegant summer berry fruits on the palate and a dry savoury finish. | |
| Chenin Blanc, Dekkers Valley, Mellasat, Paarl | £6.25 |
| This crisp and dry Chenin Blanc is made from unirrigated bush vines to give a zesty, fragrant and fresh experience. A hint of jasmine on the nose gives way to apple, melon and guava on the palate. | |
| Revelation, Dekkers Valley, Mellasat, Paarl | £6.95 |
| A full bodied dry red made from largely Cabernet Sauvignon with some Pinotage in the blend. Lightly wooded with accessible fruit makes this a wine that can be particularly enjoyed with game, casseroles and rich-flavoured foods. | |
| Snow Mountain Rosé Merlot, Nabygelegen | £7.95 |
| This crisp,dry rosé has a hint of strawberry, bramble and a racy squeeze of acidity. Great as an aperitif or with seafood and salads. | |
| Nabygelegen 'Lady Anna' Chenin/Sauvignon/Semillon | £8.75 |
| Supple and elegant, this is a floral combination of Chenin's ripe melon flavours and Sauvignons flinty mineral characters. | |
| Nabygelegen Sauvignon Blanc | £8.95 |
| Floral aromas with tones of citrus and green apple linger and are balanced by a subtle flintiness. Richer and fuller with lees contact than previous vintages. | |
| Nabygelegen Chenin Blanc | £10.50 |
| Grapes hand selected during night harvest has produced this full wine of distinctive character. Dried fruit with tones of citrus interwoven with creamy toasted butterscotch. This rich full wine will go with chicken and veal dishes and creamy sauces. The 2007 vintage displays intense citrus and granny smith tones and a rich lees character. | |
| Highlands Road 'Free Run' Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin | £11.25 |
| The juice for this special wine is allowed to run off freely and undisturbed before the grapes are crushed. A controlled cold fermentation captures the flavours of the unspoilt grapes preserving all the crisp, fresh fruit characteristics | |
| Nabygelegen 'Scaramanga' Cab/Merlot/Tempranillo/Malbec | £11.50 |
| Aromas of leather and black current extend into the pallet mingling with sweet berries and pepper. An extended finish lingering over soft ripe tannins. This is a big wine …enjoy with Tapas to keep the Spanish Tempranillo at home | |
| Mellasat 'Enigma' White Pinotage | £11.95 |
| The first commercially available white wine in the world to be made from 100% pinotage grapes, it is a barrel fermented and matured white wine, which oozes tropical fruit on the nose leading to a creamy nuttiness on the palate. Due to the nature of its creation and the mystified looks on people’s face when told of its varietal origin, Enigma was the ideal name on which to create the mystique of this unusual wine. | |
| Nabygelegen Merlot | £12.50 |
| Nabygelegen Petit Verdot | £12.95 |
| This rich wine has been produced in the excellent soils of Wellington and has a flavour of cassis and ripe plums with intense vanilla and dark chocolate aromas. Unusual as a single variety, this wine represents the back bone of many famous blends. | |
| Nabygelegen '1712' Merlot/Cab/Petit Verdot | £13.95 |
| "This superb Bordeaux blend is from vines planted at the foot of the snow-capped Limietberg Mountain near Wellington in Paarl, which adds a cooling edge to this very hot region. Rich blackcurrants and red berry spice are tightened up with 5% Petit Verdot to produce a very classy wine." Decanter Magazine | |
| 'M', Mellasat, Paarl | £14.95 |
| The prestigious, new flagship wine from the award-winning Mellasat Vineyards. This wine brings together the excitement of Shiraz, the uniqueness of Pinotage and the nobility of Cabernet Sauvignon. The culmination of these experiences presents you with a wine that is structured, well-balanced and time-honoured. A serious wine for fine dining. | |
| Nabygelegen '1712' Magnum | £24.95 |
| "This superb Bordeaux blend is from vines planted at the foot of the snow-capped Limietberg Mountain near Wellington in Paarl, which adds a cooling edge to this very hot region. Rich blackcurrants and red berry spice are tightened up with 5% Petit Verdot to produce a very classy wine." Decanter Magazine | |
PUDDING WINES
| Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon, De Bortoli, Riverina, 37.5cls | £8.50 |
| Riverina is ideal for Noble Rot and the Vat 5 is pale to straw yellow in colour with classic honey and apricot aromas. The palate has floral honey, apricot and orange flavours and the finish is long with good fresh acidity to balance the sweetness. | |
| Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat | £9.95 |
| Muscat de Rivesaltes, Chateau Planeres Saint Jean, France | £12.25 |
| Made in the far south west of France this is a very well made vin doux naturel. Plenty of grape fruit with good acidity to cut through the sweetness. Delicious with light puddings and drinking particularly well at the moment. | |
| Tamar Ridge Botrytis Riesling, Tasmania | £14.75 |
| Bright, pale gold. Appealing aromas of ripe apricot and glacé pineapple that leap out of the glass. Luscious ripe tropical fruits with strong hints of ripe apricot balanced by cleansing acidity that prevents the wine from cloying. The overall impact is a wine that is sumptuously luscious with lovely mouthfeel while finishing with a crisp edge that adds to its appeal. | |
| Stanton & Killeen Classic Rutherglen Muscat | £15.95 |
| Chateau Gravas, Sauternes, France | £16.95 |
| Excellent sauternes with good botrytis which imparts a little orange marmalade to the flavour. It has enough richness and balancing acidity to make it perfect with most puddings. | |
| Vin Santo di Montepulciano | £19.50 |
| Rapitala 'Cielo d'Alcamo' Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Sicily | £19.95 |
| his wine has a great character that expresses the Sicilian landscape and all of its heart, power and range. The color is that of limestone rocks in autumn, when nature recovers from the tiring heat of summer and the morning dew highlights the intense ochre of the clay. The flavor is warm, full and deep, as only grapes grown a long time in the sun of the Sicilian autumn—more benevolent than the aggressive sun of summer—can produce. | |
| Bonnezeaux, Chateau de Fesles (37.5cl) | £25.95 |
| The nose here is quite gorgeous, showing overt botrytis character over that lovely mineral-honey combination that you can find in Bonnezeaux. The palate is soft, rich, but well endowed with balancing acidity. | |
| Bonnezeaux, Chateau de Fesles | £45.95 |
| The nose here is quite gorgeous, showing overt botrytis character over that lovely mineral-honey combination that you can find in Bonnezeaux. The palate is soft, rich, but well endowed with balancing acidity. | |
PORT
| Churchill's Reserve Ruby Port | £12.50 |
| A youthful, fruity and well-balanced wine that is easy to drink, but still displaying all the characteristically firm backbone of Churchill’s Ports denoting their Grade A origins. | |
| Churchill's Late Bottled Vintage Port | £15.25 |
| Medium to full bodied with lots of fruit and medium tannin and sweetness. The palate contains notes of black fruits, leather, sweet tobacco. Classy and rich with a youthful character. | |
| Martinez Gassiot Vintage Port | £40.95 |
| Decadent and earthy, with ripe berry and tobacco character. Slightly nutty. Full-bodied and juicy, with medium sweetness and fleshy tannins. | |
| Churchill's Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port | £50.95 |
| A full-bodied port, well balanced with deep jammy fruit and an intense aroma of blueberries | |
SHERRY
| Emilio Lustau Puerto Fino Solera Reserva | £15.25 |
| A truly great wine matured in the town of Puerto de Santa María, considered by many experts to be the home of the finest classic fino. The flagship of the House of Lustau; a dry elegant Sherry, light and smooth with just a hint of the sea and attractive fruit. Very fresh, with a slight taste of tangy yeast. The pronounced flor bouquet is due to Puerto Fino's double maturation under fresh flor. Awarded Gold Medal at IWC 2005. | |
| Emilio Lustau 'Los Arcos' Dry Amontillado | £15.25 |
| text book Amontillado of great maturity. Naturally dry and soft, its palate gives a hint of wood and smoky raisins. A powerful and distinctive nutty bouquet. A better Amontillado would be difficult to find. Awarded Silver Medal at IWC 2005. | |
| Emilio Lustau 'Don Nuno' Dry Oloroso | £15.25 |
| A rich concentrated wine which is classically dry with hints of sweetness, its amber gold colour and flavours of rich bitter chocolate and baked chestnuts leave an intense lingering aftertaste. This wine finds great appeal with the connoisseur and is appreciated by all oloroso lovers. Awarded the Sherry Trophy at the IWC 2004 and Gold Medals in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. | |
| San Emilio, Pedro Ximenez, Lustau | £20.25 |
| Almost black in colour. A pronounced and delicious bouquet of the essence of sweet raisins. The taste is very sweet, smooth, pronounced and delicous just like dried raisins or sweet grape juice. Awarded Gold Medal at IWC 2006. | |
SPIRITS
| Domaine Familial L.Dupont, Calvados, V.S.O.P. | £26.50 |
| Baron de Sigognac, Bas Armagnac, 20 ans d'age | £30.65 |
| Domaine Familial L.Dupont, Calvados, Hors d'Age | £32.95 |
| Ragnaud-Sabourin Alliance No.10 V.S.O.P. Cognac | £34.95 |
| Ragnaud-Sabourin Alliance No.20 Reserve Special Cognac | £45.95 |
| Baron de Sigognac, Bas Armagnac,25 ans d'age, Decanter | £61.25 |