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Sparkling Wines
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1) NV Cava Brut Reserva, J. Raventos Roig, Penedes, Spain |
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£17.00 |
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A traditional, crisp and fresh, citrus tinged Cava with a touch of bready richness from a small family owned winery in the heart of Cava country. |
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2) NV Sergio Rosé, Mionetto, Valdobbiadene, Italy |
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£23.00 |
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This terrific pink sparkler shows an aromatic nose of grapefruit, blueberry and raspberry fruit alongside faint hints of rose. The palate is soft and rounded with a touch of cherry fruit and an impeccable balance of freshness and fruit on a very long finish. |
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3) NV Louis de Custine Brut, Champagne Medot |
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£35.00 |
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Clean, crisp and fresh with a delicate yeasty complexity, this is the perfect House Champagne. |
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4) NV Esprit Brut, Champagne Henri Giraud |
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£55.00 |
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Champagne Houses are not usually known for hiding their light under a bushel, but Henri Giraud are no ordinary Champagne House. They use premium oak from specially selected forests, (just like Bollinger and Krug), and make Champagnes of an impeccable pedigree from organically grown grapes. The quality is second to none and we can only urge you to try it. |
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White Wines
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5) 2009 Kintu Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile |
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£12.95 |
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This impressive Sauvignon is bursting with easy going, ripe tropical fruit and finely balanced, crisp acidity. |
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175ml Glass
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£3.25 |
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250ml Glass |
£4.50 |
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6) 2009 Priests Hill Pinot Grigio, Melegen Estate, Hungary |
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£14.95 |
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Clean, crisp and fresh with citrus and pear fruit character, this is perfect as an aperitif or with lighter dishes. |
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175ml Glass
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£3.75 |
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250ml Glass |
£5.25 |
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7) 2009 Chardonnay ‘The Googly’, One Chain Vineyards, SE Australia |
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£14.95 |
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Vibrant and richly fruited, this is a great example of unoaked Aussie Chardonnay. |
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8) 2009 Fiano Mandrarossa, Cantine Settesoli, IGT Sicilia, Italy |
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£16.95 |
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Beautifully balanced with ripe, fresh fruit and fine mineral tinged acidity...perfect for those who fancy a change from Pinot Grigio. |
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9) 2009 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Alain Marcadet, Loire Valley, France |
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£18.95 |
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One of the finest producers in Touraine, Alain Marcadet produces wonderfully aromatic Sauvignon with elderflower and gooseberry flavours and fine acidity... better than most bargain Sancerre’s. |
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1/2
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£11.50 |
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10) 2008 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Dom. de Bretonniere, France |
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£19.95 |
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Textbook Muscadet aged on its lees for added richness giving a dry, biscuity edge to its grapefruit and citrus fruit. |
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11) 2009 William Robertson Chenin Blanc, Robertson, South Africa |
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£15.95 |
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This stunning Chenin has a tantalising green apple fruit character with touches of honey and richness perfectly balanced in the ripe, zesty finish. Deliciously refreshing. |
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12) 2008 Estate Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany |
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£19.95 |
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As good an example of Mosel Riesling as you can find, this latest addition to our list is fruity, aromatic and off dry yet with a tantalising delicacy and crisp fresh finish. |
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Rosé Wines
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15) 2009 Castillo del Moro Tempranillo Rose, La Mancha |
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£13.95 |
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Deeply coloured, juicy and rounded, this is a terrific winter rosé. |
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175ml Glass
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£3.50 |
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250ml Glass |
£4.95 |
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16) 2009 Rioja Rosado Sin, Bodegas Navajas, Spain |
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£16.95 |
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This fresh, strawberry fruit laden rosé is versatile enough to be enjoyed with a variety of dishes and at any time of year! |
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Red Wines
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20) 2009 Kintu Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule Valley, Chile |
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£13.95 |
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A delicious, medium weight Cabernet that is refreshingly light in alcohol (12%) and delivers a fresh, ripe berry fruit character and a fine balance. |
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175ml Glass
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£3.25 |
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250ml Glass |
£4.50 |
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21) 2008 Brookford Merlot/Petit Verdot, South Australia |
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£13.95 |
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The soft and rounded character of the Merlot is given a bit of added depth and backbone by the Petit Verdot to produce a well balanced wine that is full yet approachable. |
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22) 2008 L’Etoile du Midi Merlot/Syrah, Francois Gimie, VdP d’Oc, France |
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£17.95 |
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Francois Gimie is an immensely likeable chap who makes immensely likeable wines. 60% Merlot & 40% Syrah make up the blend giving a delicious, approachable wine with a juicy, rounded palate and great balance. |
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23) 2009 Nostros Pinot Noir Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Chile |
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£15.95 |
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This superb Pinot Noir shows soft strawberry fruit, a great rounded mouthfeel and terrific length...very appealing! |
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24) 2009 Rioja Tinto Sin, Bodegas Navajas, Navarette, Spain |
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£16.95 |
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This is Rioja at its precocious youthful best, with intense raspberry and black cherry fruit overlaid with a flourish of vanilla and coconut. It is beautifully balanced, medium weight and cushioned by fine grain tannins. |
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25) 2008 Chakalaka, The Spice Route Wine Company, Swartland |
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£23.95 |
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This terrific blend of rich, spicy grape varieties is one of our all time favourite wines displaying a robust character and enough fruit to effortlessly carry the 14.5% alcohol a true winter warmer. |
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26) 2008 Finca La Linda Malbec, Luigi Bosca, Mendoza, Argentina |
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£18.95 |
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3 months in oak give this wine a bit of depth and structure whilst still allowing the rich, dark berry fruit of good Malbec to shine through. |
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27) 2009 Visan Côtes du Rhône Villages Nature, Domaine de Fourmente, France |
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£22.95 |
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A terrific certified organic Côtes du Rhône that drinks more like a classy Châteauneuf than a humble village wine, with no oak, just heaps of up front crunchy fruit and great purity. |
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28) Hills View Shiraz, Simon Hackett, McClaren Vale, Australia |
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1/2 bottle |
£12.50 |
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Delicious, rounded medium weight Shiraz from an exemplary producer. |
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Water
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New Forest Still & Lightly Sparkling Mineral Water |
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750ml |
£2.50 |
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330ml |
£1.75 |
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Wines of the Month
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We also offer a regularly changing seasonal selection of wines to compliment our existing list. Please see the notes on the table or ask one of our staff for more details. |