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LIGHT, FRESH AND CRISP WHITES

1 Australia  Hardys 'The Riddle' Colombard-Chardonnay, SE Australia £3.70 £4.95 £13.95
Easy-drinking and refreshingly lively. Zingy Colombard character and fuller, richerstyle Chardonnay.

All fermented in stainless steel with no oak contact. (2)

2 Italy  Bolla Pinot Grigio delle Venezie £4.45 £6.10 £17.00
Still very much the 'in' grape variety! Dry with ripe peachy fruit flavours and
excellent length. (2)

3  France  Mâcon-Villages Domaine de la Grange Magnien, Louis Jadot £21.95
Softer in style than wines from northern Burgundy, this Chardonnay is fresh, dry and
full-flavoured. From an excellent single estate in the heart of the appellation. (2)

4  France  Domaine du Cléray, Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur Lie £4.20 £5.70 £16.00
An appetising, crisp acidity and appley fruit. The palate is bone-dry and light making
it the ideal accompaniment for seafood and light dishes or as an apéritif. (1)

5  France  Chablis, Paul Deloux £24.95
Flowery, lively, fresh and mouth-watering with a crisp fruity palate and that
flinty backbone only found in true Chablis. (1)

ROUNDED AND AROMATIC WHITES

6  South Africa  Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch £4.00 £5.30 £14.95
Soft and creamy with a hint of tropical fruit flavours on the finish. Ripe Chenin fruit
and a delicious vanilla sweetness from the oak. (2)

7  Chile  Casa La Joya Reserve Gewürztraminer, Colchagua Valley £17.00
A delicious spicy character with lychees and peaches on the palate and a hint ofsweetness on the

finish from this famous grape which originated in Alsace. (3)

8  Germany  R&R Rivaner-Riesling, Nahe, Pamona Cellars £3.70 £4.95 £13.95
Medium style with elegant, floral and peach aromas. Supported by ripe fruit flavours
and lively citrus aromas from the Riesling grape. (4)

9  New Zealand Nobilo Southern Rivers Sauvignon Blanc, East Coast £21.35
Fresh and crisp with classic characters of gooseberry and tropical flavours.
Excellent weight and mouthfeel and a dry, lingering finish. (1)

JUICY, FRUIT-DRIVEN WHITES

10 Chile Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Casablanca Valley £4.75 £6.35 £18.15
Deliciously crisp and dry made with the aromatic Sauvignon Blanc grape. Full ofgreen apple,

grapefruit and lemongrass flavours, with a crisp, ripe acidity on the finish. (2)


11 Australia Stonehaven Cellar Selection Riesling, Limestone Coast   £18.15
Fresh and lively, exhibiting zesty lemon and lime characters, some floral notes and a
dry, crisp and fruity balanced finish. (3)


12 Italy Sant' Helena Pinot Grigio Collio, Vigneti Fantinel   £24.95
From the estate of Fantinel in the prestigious Collio area, this wonderful aromatic wine
shows freshly dried hay, almond, pear and pineapple followed through with a rich,
honeyed style. (2)


13 England Denbies Flint Valley White £23.95
An aromatic and graceful example of England's finest with exotic fruit and floral notes. (2)


CLASSIC WHITES


14 France Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, J. Moreau et Fils £32.95
A classic Chablis from one of the best vineyards in the region displaying excellent
fruit and finesse. (2)


15 New Zealand  Villa Maria Clifford Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough £29.95
Intense, lifted berry fruit, balanced, juicy acidity and an incredible concentration and
release of flavours. The ultimate expression of this aromatic grape from the Seddon vineyard
on the south island. (2)


16 France Pouilly-Fuissé, J. Moreau et Fils £29.95
Crisp and fruity with a fresh, lemony palate from this famous region of southern Burgundy. (2)


17 France Sancerre La Fuzelle, Adrien Maréchal £26.95
Classic Sancerre made from Sauvignon Blanc to produce a wine full of crisp, ripe
acidity and gooseberry fruit. (1)


ROSÉ WINES


18 Italy D'istinto Sangiovese Rosato, Calatrasi   £17.15
Delicious summer fruit flavours of delicate strawberry and tart raspberry. Light,
vibrant and fresh with a hint of sweetness. (2)


19 Australia Hardys ‘The Riddle’ Cabernet-Grenache, SE Australia £3.70 £4.95 £13.95
Aromas of ripe strawberry with floral, rose petal overtones. Light-bodied on the
palate, with soft sweet berry fruit flavours. Best consumed whilst the wine is young
and lively. (3)


20 Italy Corte Vigna Pinot Grigio Rosé, Provincia di Pavia £4.20 £5.70 £16.00
Off-dry, light and fresh with attractive fruit flavours of strawberry and morel cherry.
A delicate pink hue from brief contact with the skins. (3)


WINE TASTE GUIDE - Represented by the letter or number after the description.
WHITE WINE- Taste guide is a scale from 1-9
1 being the driest and 9 being the sweetest


LIGHTER-BODIED REDS


21 France Crusan Carignan-Syrah, VdP Côteaux de Fontcaude £13.95
A blend of Carignan and Syrah producing a rich spicy wine with good fruit
concentration and a soft, fruity finish. (C)


22 Italy Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Collezione Marchesini £16.00

From the Adriatic coast round Pescara and Chieti comes this intense ruby-red coloured wine,
with a bouquet reminiscent of violet and oranges. (B)


23 France Beaujolais-Villages La Perdrisette, Thorin   £18.15
Soft, strawberry fruit on the nose with a silky palate and finish. (B)


JUICY, MEDIUM-BODIED REDS


24 Australia Hardys 'The Riddle' Shiraz-Cabernet, SE Australia £3.70 £4.95 £13.95
A classic Australian blend, spicy pepper, raspberry and cherry fruit of the Shiraz and
the blackcurrant, capsicum and mint of the Cabernet. Lightly oaked, a soft finish with
mellow tannins. (C)


25 Chile Veramonte Merlot Reserva, Casablanca Valley £ 4.75 £ 6.35 £18.15
Rich and full-bodied from this popular grape. Blackberry and cherry aromas
and flavours with a touch of mint and oak on the finish. (C)


26 South Africa  Kleine Zalze Pinotage, Stellenbosch £ 4.20 £ 5.70 £16.00

A deep-coloured wine made from South Africa's 'own' grape variety. Excellent berry fruit
flavours and soft tannins from vineyards located in the beautiful region of Stellenbosch. (C)


27 New Zealand  Vidal Estate Merlot, Hawke's Bay £23.50

Fully ripe plum aromas coupled with soft, smoky oak from the barrique maturation, combine
with the rich, black cherry and red berry fruit flavours and fine-grained tannins on the finish. (C)


RICH, FULL REDS


28 Italy Accademia del Sole Nero d’Avola-Shiraz, Familia Lucchese, £4.75 £6.45  £18.15
Calatrasi, SicilyIntense palate of concentrated blackcurrant and plum fruit tempered by the richspicy

aftertaste of the Shiraz. Oak ageing balances to add structure and finish. (D)


29 Australia Stonehaven 'Rat & Bull' Cabernet-Shiraz, Wrattonbully   £24.00
Complex and elegant with powerful fruit. A nose of cherry and dark chocolate
backed up by rich blackcurrant and cherry flavours and a long finish of smooth
mouthfilling tannins. (C)


30 Spain Faustino VII Rioja Tinto £4.45  £6.10  £17.00
A 'sin crianza' Rioja with just a touch of soft oak on the palate to balance the lively
fresh fruit of the Tempranillo grape. (C)


31 France Côtes du Rhône Préference, Caves Saint-Pierre £4.45 £6.10  £17.00
A fine example of this popular wine from the Rhône Valley, made in a typical
full-bodied style with a classic rich, roasted palate. (C)


CLASSIC REDS


32 Spain Don Jacobo Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Corral  £26.95
Very traditional Rioja, with plenty of vanilla-oak character after 3 years in oak.
Beautiful silky balance and a soft mature finish. (C)


33 France Château Teyssier, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru   £31.95
Château Teyssier is widely regarded as a new-wave, modern-style Saint Emilion Grand
Cru. Sought after by a loyal following, this award-winning wine is spicy, velvety and ripeand pivots on

its expression of fruit. (C)


34 France Châteauneuf-du-Pape Préference, Caves Saint-Pierre   £29.95
Great richness and complexity yet smooth and rounded on the finish. An excellent
sample of this famous wine from vineyards close to Avignon in the southern Rhône. (D)


35 France Fleurie Domaine de Prion, E. Loron et Fils   £24.95
Typical summer fruit aromas and a lively, fresh, grapey palate from a family-owned domaine,
located in this most famous of the Beaujolais villages. (B)


36 South Africa  Glen Carlou Pinot Noir, Paarl   £28.95
Typical strawberry and raspberry flavours, soft silky tannins and a long, lingering
finish. A fine example of Pinot Noir from this top South African estate. (C)


SPARKLING WINES & CHAMPAGNES


37 Spain Codorníu Cuvée Raventós Brut, Cava £4.55   £21.00
Prestigious cuvée Cava from the world’s largest producer of sparkling wine. Made
from mostly Chardonnay with a little of the local grape varieties to add complexity
and style. (2)


38 Spain Codorníu Pinot Noir Brut Rosé, Cava   £19.95
Made from 100% Pinot Noir producing a delicious pink wine packed full of summer fruits. (2)


39 Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Brut   £29.95
Young, lively fruit flavours and a fresh, vivid aroma characterise this attractiveChampagne. Piper

Heidsieck has long been the favourite of royal courts in Europe. (1)


40 Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut   £40.95
Rich and dry with great depth of flavour from this famous Reims house, blended from
a high proportion of Pinot grapes and aged for a mature, rounded character. (1)


41 Champagne Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé   £45.95
A beautiful salmon-pink rosé with a wonderful fresh floral style from the brand
leading House of Moët & Chandon. (1)


42 Champagne Moët & Chandon Dom Pérignon Brut   £90.00
Complex, luxury Grand Cru Champagne only made in the best years, long and
satisfying on the palate with layers of yeasty, nutty flavours. (1)


DESSERT WINES


43 France Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Cave des Vignerons 125ml £5.25 375ml bottle £15.00
Rich and luscious with the distinctive grapey flavour of the Muscat grape. Ideal as a well-chilled
apéritif or to end a fine meal in style. (9)


44 South Africa Bowen's Folly Noble Late Harvest Riesling, Robertson 125ml £5.25 375ml bottle £15.00
Sweet and luscious, made from the classic Riesling grape, with a powerful botrytis flavour
and great richness on the palate, balanced by crisp, racy acidity on the finish. (8)

 

WINE TASTE GUIDE - Represented by the letter or number after the description.
RED WINE- Taste guide is a scale from A-E
A being the lightest and 9 being the heaviest.



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