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Wine List

Champagne & Sparkling 

1.   Prosecco Spumante Verduzzo  Italy     £22.00

Pale, light yellow in colour with a delicately fruity, slightly aromatic nose, refreshing and softly drywith well balanced fruit flavours and a light body.  Ideal with Mezze.  (11% abv)

2.   Champagne R.C. Lemaire Brut Reserve Select NV     France     £31.00     ½ Bottle £16.00 

An elegant Champagne made from 100% Pinot Meunier grapes with a vibrant mousse and rounded yeasty flavours which linger nicely. (12% abv)

3.   Moët et Chandon  Non-Vintage     France     £45.00      ½ Bottle £23.00 

Very pleasing Champagne, from the largest of the Champagne Houses, elegant and refined with lovely persistent, soft bubbles. (12% abv)

White Wine

4.   Boira Pinot Grigio  Cantine San Marziano     Italy     £17.50      75ml Glass  £4.50 

Deliciously refreshing with bags of crisp apple fruit and a fresh, dry finish.  A good  accompaniment to salads and chicken. (12% abv)

5.   Mountain Sauvignon Blanc  Concha y Toro     Chile     £17.00

Fragrant gooseberry aromas head into a delightfully fruity, fresh, crisp wine with good Sauvignon  fruit and fine balanced acidity.   Excellent with fish & chips, salad and seafood. (13% abv)

6.   Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi le Vele Moncaro     Italy     £22.00

100% Verdicchio grapes.  Crisp and refreshing with soft, succulent citrus fruit flavours.  Great with or without food.  (12.5% abv)

7.   Chenin Blanc  Hutton Ridge     South Africa     £16.50

 Medium bodied, off-dry wine with soft pear and white fruit aromas and soft fruit flavours with light spice at the back of the mouth. All a good all-rounder. (13% abv)

8.   Mountain Chardonnay  Concha y Toro     Chile     £17.50     ½ Bottle £9.00

An attractive, well rounded, dry Chardonnay with good fruit, soft nutty nuances, refreshing acidity and no oak. Great with chicken or creamy pasta dishes. (13% abv)    

9.   Castillo de Nava Verdejo     Spain     £24.50

Attractive, refreshing white, softly fruity with elderflower and citrus notes, immediately refreshing with full, fresh, crisp palate and a long, expressive finish. Fabulous with seafood or chicken. (12.5% abv)

10.   Our Town Hall Chardonnay  Franschhoek     South Africa     £18.50

Fresh tropical and citrus fruit aromas followed by fruity flavours of marmalade and mango with a hint of spice. Great length and concentration on the palate finishing rich and creamy. A must with grilled fish and salmon. (13.5% abv)

11.   Trivento Viognier   Viña Patagonia     Argentina     £17.50

Delicate fruit with delicious apricot and peach hints.  A delightful off-dry, fruity white.  Delicious with scallops, chicken, fish or salad. (14% abv)

12.   Amabile Orvieto Classico   Melini     Italy     £22.50

The original style of Orvieto in a medium to slightly sweet style. A very pleasant chilled, medium dry silky mouthful that won’t disappoint. Try with scallops, creamy pasta or chicken. (12% abv)

13.   Barossa Valley Chardonnay   Peter Lehmann     Australia     £25.00

Aged in oak, a wonderful fruity bouquet with touches of oak and delightful melony  fresh fruit  flavours followed by a hint of spice. Fine length shows its pedigree.  Delightful with chicken, Roast pork or ham. (12.5% abv)

14.   Rioja Blanco  Marqués de Cáceres     Spain     £19.50     ½ Bottle £10.5

Softly dry with very fresh grapefruit and pear aromas with lively refreshing fruit flavours and good length. Excellent with seafood dishes or sardines. (12.5% abv)     0

15.   3 Amigos Marsanne/Chardonnay/Roussanne   McHenry Hohnen     W. Australia     £13.50

Beautiful, easy drinking wine with a zingy, tropical fruit freshness that allows the soft, generous flavours of the three varieties to shine through, and a crisp finish. Try with chicken or fish. (13.5% abv)

16.   Sauvignon Blanc   Seifried Estate     New Zealand     £24.50

Medal winning wine with a lovely fragrant gooseberry nose, fresh fruit flavours and zingy acidity.  A lovely aromatic, fruity white which will marry well with seafood, fish kebabs or warm goats cheese. (13% abv)

17.   Chablis   Domaine des Iles, Gerard     France     £28.00

Crisp and elegant, classic white Burgundy with well balanced, ripe Chardonnay fruit and a splash of oak.  Fabulous with seafood, poached or smoked salmon. (12.5% abv)

18.   Sancerre Premier Selection   Guy Saget     France      £29.50     ½ Bottle£15.00

A French favourite from the central valley of the Loire Valley and produced from 100% Sauvingon which makes a dry, fresh wine with lots of fruit and balancing acidity.  Great with seafood. (12.5% abv)

Dessert Wine (Sweet)

19.   Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (Private Reserve) Concha y Toro     Chile     ½ Bottle  £15.00     125ml Glass  £5.50

Unusually made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc this wine has a complex, tangy, honey flavour   combined with ripe, crushed, orchard fruits. Delectable with dessert or cheese. (12% abv)

Rosé Wines

20.   Ancora Pinot Grigio Rosé     Italy     £16.50

Delicious, light, fruity rosé, softly dry with bags of fresh raspberry and strawberry fruit and a well balanced finish.  Would match well with poached salmon and salads. (12% abv)

21.   Rioja Marques de Caceres Rosado     Spain     £20.00

Lovely rose pink colour and packed with ripe summer fruit flavours.  Fruity and refreshing with a crisp, mouth-watering finish.  Try with fish, chicken or salads. (13.5% abv)

Red Wine

22.   Hutton Ridge Shiraz/Cinsault   Riebeek Cellars     South Africa     £16.50

A blend of 75% Shiraz and 25% Cinsault this wine has ripe, soft berry fruit aromas with full damson fruit on the palate and a long after taste.  Easy drinking and great with savoury dishes. (14% abv)

23.   Chibet Cabernet   Vin de Pays d’Oc, Les Vignerons d’Ambrosia     France     £17.50

Medium bodied, soft, subtle fruity red with enticing aromas of black cherry and blueberry, a soft, balanced structure and very supple tannins. Excellent with chicken or lamb.  (13% abv)

24.   Barossa Valley Grenache   Peter Lehmann     Australia     £18.50

Fantastically soft and full of mouth-watering juicy fruit flavours. A really mellow, fruity wine without  any harsh edges.  A good wine to accompany tuna dishes. (14.5% abv)

25.   Mountain Merlot   Concha y Toro     Chile     £18.50     ½ Bottle £9.50

This 100% Merlot shows very deep colour, a juicy brambly bouquet and soft, ripe fruit balanced with delicate tannin. No oak is involved.  Good with chicken or lamb. (13.5% abv)

26.   The Siren Pinotage   Stormhoek     South Africa     £21.00

The aroma is full of violets and roses and the long lasting flavour is full of juicy, mouth-filling, lush, ripe fruit. Outstanding!  A good all-rounder. (14% abv)

27.   Primitivo di Puglia   Barocco     Italy      £20.00

This is marvellous wine; soft, full and packed with delicious, ripe, juicy fruit flavours, soft spice and oak.  Extremely underrated and a great discovery.  Try this with pasta, or meat kebabs. (13.5% abv)     

28.   Rioja Tinto Crianza   Marqués de Cáceres     Spain     £22.50

Classic Rioja, dark ruby red in colour with lively red fruit aromas, mouth filling full fruit flavours and wonderfully smooth tannins.  A wonderful combinations of ripe fruit, soft oak and spice.  Great with lamb. (13% abv)

29.   Baker Station Syrah (Shiraz)   Franschhoek     South Africa     £19.50

A full bodied yet silky, soft wine, plum coloured with pepper, spice and black fruit aromas followed by long lasting, complex flavours of juicy fruit with layers of spice and well integrated tannins.   Fabulous!  A must with steak or grilled meat dishes or venison. (14% abv)

30.   Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon  Penfolds     Australia     £29.50

A classic wine with good complexity, balance and structure. Aged in oak for 12 months it has soft,  full blackberry characters and fantastically integrated oak and balanced tannins.  A good match with duck, grilled meat or haggis. (14.5% abv)

31.   Explorer Carmenère  Concha y Toro   Chile     £19.50

Intense ruby red colour with an exuberant aroma, full and fruity with fine silky tannins and superb structure and balance.  A must with meat kebabs. (13.5% abv)

32.   Barossa Valley Shiraz  Peter Lehmann     Australia     £25.00

A full, rich, warm bodied red with generous and intense black fruit aromas. On the palate it is extremely mellow, due to oak maturation, with a nice velvety finish.  Great with steak. (14.5% abv)

33.   Salice Salentino Riserva Rosso   Leone di Castris     Italy     £38.50

This superlative red is one of Italy’s hidden gems. A massively flavoured wine, full, rich and velvety with oak undertones and great length. Highly recommended. A good match with pasta and chicken. (13.5% abv)

34.   Fleurie  Château de Fleurie   E. Loron     France     £31.00     ½ Bottle £16.50

One of the great individual Crus – here bottled by the owner. This is a juicy, plump, fresh, elegant wine of much fruit and soft, sensual appeal.  A fine choice with tuna, chicken or lamb dishes. (13% abv)

35.   Chianti  Colli Senesi Penezio     Italy     £20.00

Medium bodied and very drinkable.  Concentrated plum, cassis and bramble fruit aromas with spicy, smoky flavours and ample softening tannins.  Excellent with Moussaka or spicy lamb. (12.5% abv)

36.   Cotes du Rhone   Chateau Mont Redon     France     £22.50

Deep, bright colour rich and developing on the nose with nice structure complemented by an outstanding aromatic complexity of red fruits with a well rounded, spicy finish. A wonderful choice to have with veniso or beef. (13.5% abv)

37.   Monasterio Old Vine Garnacha     Spain     £17.50

This delicious, fruit-packed Garnacha is a real burst of vibrant, rich, plummy fruit with touches of soft  spice and a supply juicy palate.   Try this with our grilled meat dishes or with lamb. (13.5% abv)

38.   Trivento Reserve Malbec   Viña Patagonia     Argentina     £22.00

A complex bouquet with a hint of dark chocolate, then rich, mouth-filling flavours bidding farewell with a dry tannic, spicy grip. Extremely impressive and great with lamb, chicken or even haggis. (14% abv)

39.   Château Artigues Arnaud 2006   Pauillac     France     £41.00

Deep grape and cedar elements in the bouquet and a deep, complex, dry flavour with satisfying length. Excellent claret with real depth of flavour.   Deliciously smooth and fruity and a good match for beef dishes or duck. (13% abv)

House White

40.   Frontera Sauvignon Blanc  (Dry     £3.95 - 175ml Glass  / £10.95 - 50cl Carafe  /  £14.95 Bottle

Dry and fresh with a citrusy flavour and a lovely refreshing finish. F abulous with seafood, chicken and salads. (13% abv)

41.   Frontera Sauvignon/Semillon (Medium Dry)     £3.95 - 175ml Glass / £10.95 - 50cl Carafe / £14.95 Bottle

Bright in colour with citric notes and peaches in the aroma and a light, fresh, balanced palate. A good all-rounder. (12.5% abv)

Fairtrade White

42.   Los Almendros Fairtrade Sauvignon Blanc     Chile   £15.50

Elegant, fruity and well balanced with wonderfully smooth, complex, crisp fruity flavours and a refreshing finish. Excellent with seafood. (13.5% abv)

House Red

43.   Frontera Merlot   (Fruity Red)     £3.95 - 175ml Glass / £10.95 - 50cl Carafe / £14.95 Bottle

Dark ruby red colour, this is a lovely, gloriously fruit driven Chilean red, full bodied and easy drinking. Great with most meat dishes. (12.5% abv)

44.   Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon  (Classic Red)      £3.95 - 175ml Glass / £10.95 - 50cl Carafe / £14.95 Bottle

Wonderful red plum and chocolate aromas with warm, soft flavours and a medium body. Try this with chicken, lamb, roast or grilled meats. (12.5% abv)

House Rosé

45.   Frontera Cabernet Blush Rosé   (Soft & Fruity)     £3.95 - 175ml Glass / £10.95 - 50cl Carafe / £14.95 Bottle 

Attractive rosy pink colour with gentle floral aromas. The palate is softly dry and full of red fruit and cherry flavours in a medium dry style. Great with or without food. (12.5% abv) 

Fairtrade Red Wine

46.   Los Almendros Fairtrade Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère     Chile     £15.50

A toasty, spicy flavoured wine with great depth of flavour. Well balanced and packed with mature red fruits.  A wonderful rustic, fruity red which will fit fabulously with grilled meats. (13.5% abv)

 

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