...Wine List

French - white

(1)_2005_Domaine Virginie Terret/Sauvignon sur lie, Vin de Pays d’Oc    €20.50
An ideal varietal combination which is appealingly dry, fruity yet with surprising length

(2)_2005_Muscadet sur lie Domaine Le Haut Banchereau             €23.00
Consistently good quality, typically dry and refreshing, lively.

(3) 2004_ Pinot Blanc, Domaine Schlumberger            €27.50
Lovely, soft, fruity character with surprising weight & elegance,a touch of dry

(4)_2004/5_Menetou –Salon, Morogues, Loire Valley            €31.00
Extremely well balanced Sauvignon, good intensity and structure, impressive length.

 (5)_2004/5_Sancerre, Henry Pelle                        €39.50
Aromatic stylish bouquet, good weight of fresh appetising fruit, full and ripe with zippy acidity.       

 (6)_2004_Chablis, Louis Michel                        €39.50
Classic mineral style with subtle oakiness, lively, clean and typically refreshing

French - red

7)_2004_Pinot Noir, Burgundy, Louis Jadot                 €22.50
Good colour and attractive bouquet with ripe strawberry fruit flavours

(8)_2003/4_Cotes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Boisson                           €24.50
Ripe, full, juicy flavour; lovely balance

(9)_2004_Beaujolais Villages, Les Vignes de Pierreux            €30.00
Attractive, ripe bouquet, succulent fruit flavours with good length.

(10)_2003_Fleurie, Dominique Piron, Domaine de la Chanaise        €34.50
The epitome of a Beaujolais Cru. Full of flavour and character, light and yet very firm

(11)_2003_Château Saint Florin, Bordeaux                €26.50
Herbs, tobacco leaf and dark, ripe plum fruit. Fine tannins and refreshing finish.

(12)_2001_Chateau Fayau, Grand Vin de Bordeaux,             €31.50
Superb bouquet, rich aromas, succulent flavours with soft tannins, tobacco leaf and dark, ripe plum fruit

Spanish - white

(76)_2005_Marques de Riscal, Rueda                 €24.50
Intense floral aromas, fresh and lingering fruit, yet dry and packed with character

Spanish - red

(78)_2004_Riscal Tempranillo                        €25.50
A spicy bouquet leads to glorious smooth palate with ripe juicy blackcurrant fruit flavours with well integrated oak and a long finish

(82)_2002_ Marques de Riscal, Rioja, Reserva                                   €39.50       
Wonderful classic vanilla and oaky aroma, ripe rich fruit, mellow round and supple with length of flavour.

Italian - white

(68)_2004_Orvieto Classico, Macchia del Puzzo            €25.50
An unusual single vineyard rated the most delicious Orvieto on the market, full and round with an attractive toasty almond quality and a long assertive finish

(69)_2005_Pinot Grigio, San Vigilio                    €24.00
Delicate nose with peach and almonds aromas, citrus and apple flavours with a lively acidity and a well balanced finish

Italian - red

(72)_2003_Chianti Classico, Prunatelli                €26.50
Utterly delicious Chianti with plenty of cherry fruit flavours and a lively backbone

(73)_2002_Provola Valpolicela                        €26.50
Pale ruby red with dominant sensations of violets, cherries and fresh, citrus note

Chilean - white

(88)_2005/6_Emiliana, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc         €21.00
Originally founded in 1865 by two brothers, this winemaking company’s sustained growth has led to its consolidation as one of the largest exporter of fine Chilean wines
   
(89)_2005/6 _Frontera, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc,                         €23.00                   
Concha y Toro’s origins date back to 1883 and they are constantly looking to achieve further success and add to the international acclaim of top class Chilean wines.

(90) _2006_Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc, Concha y Toro          €25.50
Very elegant with attractive herbal notes, intense floral, typical, though restrained, spiciness followed by a clean, refreshing finish.

Chilean - red

(93)_2005/6_Emiliana, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot            €21.00
Rich, powerful Cabernet that has the aromas of blackcurrants and plums, with a little hint of oak and a great finish. Delicious fruit with well balanced acidity for the Merlot

(94)_2005/6_Frontera, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot,                     €23.00       
Generous cassis aroma with good weight of ripe blackcurrant and plum fruit for the Cabernet.
Vibrant varietal aromas of mint and blueberry leading to a youthful ripe juicy palatewith smooth flavours and lasting finish for the Merlot

(95)_2005_Casillero del Diablo Merlot, Concha y Toro            €25.50
Good colour, a touch of vanilla and spice on the nose, ripe fruit and herbaceous flavours, well rounded with a long finish

Argentinian - white

105)_2006_Malena, Chardonnay-Chenin, Mendoza            €21.50
Delightful fresh Chardonnay with hints of pineapple and peaches

Argentinian - red

(106)_2005_Malena, Shiraz-Malbec, Mendoza                €21.50
Deep, red violet colours and traces of red fruits and spices, matured in French oak casks

Australian - white

(99)_2005_”The Mill”, Windowrie, Chardonnay            €23.50
The rolling hills of the Cowra region with its unique climate produce cleaner flavours of passion fruit and melon with a gentle touch of oak
 
(100)_2004_Majella, Coonwara, Riesling                €31.00
Delightful floral and citrus-lime aromas that carry through to the palate with good concentration and a refreshing clean finish

Australian - red

(102)_2005_ The Mill  Windowrie, Shiraz                €26.50
Vibrant varietal aromas of prune and blueberry leading to a youthful ripe juicy palate with smooth flavours and lasting finish

 (103)_2004/5_”The Mill”, Windowrie, Cabernet/Merlot        €26.50
Deep, rich red with smoky blueberry and blackcurrant aromas, nice long finish

(104)_2005_The Musician, Majella, Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon    €31.50
An Australian classic. Rich plum and berry flavours dominate a full-bodied yet soft, round palate. Subtle oak is well integrated and enhances the generous fruit flavours

New Zealand - white

(107)_2006_The Greenstone Point, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc    €27.50
Forward fruit flavors, ripe and creamy, aromas of mown grass, grapefruit and litchis give added complexity, very harmonious with good intensity and structure with impressive length.

New Zealand - red

(108)_2004_The Greenstone Point, Marlborough, Pinot Noir        €29.50
Soft, ripe, supple fruit with aromas and flavours of red berries and stone fruits
 with an amazing finish.

South African - white

(112)_2006_Arniston Bay Chenin Blanc /Chardonnay            €22.00
The fresh fruitiness of the Chenin Blanc and the limey butteryness of the Chardonnay combine to offer a light easy drinking yet medium bodied wine 

(113)_2006_ Major’s Hill, Sauvignon Blanc                €23.50
Extremely tasty, soft fresh white with a hint of green apples and floral aromas

South African - red

(115)_2005_Arniston Bay Ruby/ Cabernet/ Merlot                €22.00
Elegant, open, soft fruitiness and the mellow attractive plumminess of the Merlot makes it seductive and easy to drink

(116)_2005_Major’s Hill, Pinotage                    €26.50
Always an excellent Pinotage, a scrumptious full-bodied wine, rich and spicy with intense ripe fruit and soft tannins

Champaign & sparkling wines

(56)__NV__Henriot, Souverain, Brut                    €85.00
Superb aperitif, rich and weighty, one of the best non vintage Champagne around

(57)__NV__Moët et Chandon                                                        €85.00
The world’s biggest selling Champagne, consistently fine, with tropical fruit overtones

(58)__NV__Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label NV                €85.00
Intense fruity nose, fine mousse, flowery, fresh and lively with great balance and length.

(62)__NV__Prosecco, Italy                        €29.50
Pale in colour, with a gentle fruity and delicate aroma

(64)__NV__Saumur Brut, Bouvet-Ladubay, Loire Valley, France    €35.00
Consistently good quality sparkling wine, high proportion of Chardonnay grapes partially fermented in wood, very refreshing, excellent aperitif.

(65)__NV__Saumur Rosé, Bouvet-Ladubay, Loire Valley, France    €35.00
100% Cabernet Franc with a hint of strawberry, light bodied, refreshing dry sparkling wine.

Half bottles - white

(117)_2005_Major’s Hill Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa            €14.50
Extremely tasty, soft fresh white with a hint of green apples and floral aromas

(118)_2005_Orvieto Secco “Torricella”, Luigi Bigi, Italy            €14.50
An unusual single vineyard wine, rated the most delicious Orvietto on the market, full and round with an attractive toasty almond quality and a long assertive finish.

(119)_2005_Emiliana, Chardonnay, Chile                    €14.50
Typically rich and full flavoured Chardonnay, melon and nectarine aromas, exotic tropical fruit and a creamy texture in the mouth. Its brief oak ageing gives a sweet, nutty oak complexity, before finishing dry and clean.

(120)_2005_Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay, Concha y Toro, Chile    €14.50
Inviting nose of tropical fruit with a touch of spice, quite exotic; good concentration of fruit.
Well balanced with a hint of vanilla and citrus on the finish.

(121)_2004_Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux, France                €17.00
Very ripe fruity aroma, a creamy rich taste with well balanced acidity and spiciness

Half bottles - red

(122)_2004_Major’s Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa        €14.50
Warm spicy bouquet, soft, mellow and luscious fruity, easy to drink with many dishes.   

(123)_2002_Puerta Vieja, Crianza, Spain                    €14.50
Rich plum and berry flavours dominate a full-bodied yet soft, round palate. Subtle oak is well integrated and enhances the generous fruit flavours

(124)_2005_Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile        €14.50
Great length, deep colour, full, rich, minty eucalyptus bouquet with mouth filling ripe fruit flavour and a hint of oakiness.

(125)_2003_Chianti Ruffina, Villa di Vetrice, Italy            €14.50
Delicious youthful Chianti packed with ripe, fruity juicy flavours, an ideal acidity and structure to accompany spiciest Italian dishes

(126)_2004_Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux, France                €17.00
One of the most reliable wines from Bordeaux. Ripe bouquet, smooth with good balance and a soft blackberry fruit flavours