Wine List

Our wine list is supplied by H&H Bancroft

Red Wines

Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Lan 2005 (Spain)                                                                             £19.65
One of the leading estates in Rioja, Bodegas Lan make outstanding, barrel aged
wines of great concentration and depth. Fermented in stainless steel followed by
at least 12 months in oak, cherry red in colour with hints of new leather and
tobacco on the bouquet, quite spicy with soft berry fruit flavours.

 Cabernet Sauvignon, Julio Bouchon 2007 (Chile)                                                            £13.55
The first Bouchon came to Chile’s Maule Valley in the late 19^th century from his
native Bordeaux to set up the winery. Profound and dark with blackcurrant and
bramble berry fruit, complimented by a brush of oak, it has a slightly minty freshness,
a wine that is easy to drink indeed…

Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Brushwood 2006 (Australia)                                              £16.85
Classic Aussie blend, yet a rarity from Australia, a wine which is not all booze and
over ripe fruit, full-bodied with black pepper spice and cranberries on the nose, and
 warming finish.

Château Belle-Garde, AC Bordeaux 2005 (France)                                                            £17.84
Eric Duffau’s wines are always held in high regard by many people. This wine is
 predominantly made from Merlot, ripe and rich plum and blackcurrant fruit with
fine soft tannins. Unashamedly good old fashioned Claret…

Roc d’Opale Rouge, VdP de Mediteranée 2007 (France)                                                £13.95               
A combination of Grenache and Merlot, harvested generally at night
to retain the flavours, lovely blend with the hedgerow fruit combining
with fresh damson and chocolate.
Also available by the glass £3.00 (175ml); £4.00 (250ml)

Rose Wines

Sancerre Rosé, Domaine du Grand Moulin, Pierre Girault 2006 (France)              £22.15
Not that many people have tried a pink Sancerre, but its well worth a try, the colour
comes from gently crushing and short contact of the red skins of Pinot Noir. Extremely
pale cherry colour with leafy aromas and soft fruit flavours.

Rose Cabernet Sauvignon, Julio Bouchon Maule Valley 2007 (Chile)                       £14.95
This wine has an attractive colour, with wild strawberries and blackberries, with a
dry palate

White Wines                                                       

Unwooded Chardonnay, Schild Estate, Barossa Valley 2007 (Australia)               £19.50
With fifty years of growing grapes and more medals than the Australian
 swimming team, it is difficult to believe this winery is barely known in the
 UK! Superb fragrance of peach and ripe melon, combined with a zing of acidity.

Roc d’Opale Blanc, VdP de Mediteranée 2007 (France)                                               £13.95
A delicious blend of Grenache Blanc and Sauvignon, harvested at night to
 retain utmost freshness. Bags of citrus fruit on the nose, with grapefruit and
hints of spice.
Also available by the glass £3.00 (175ml); £4.00 (250ml)

Côtes de Gascogne, Domaine Alain Lalanne 2007 (France)                                        £13.95
One of the first and arguably the best producer in the area, Alain uses Ugni Blanc
and Colombard grapes, the result is a superbly fresh fruity, medium dry wine
with hints of citrus fruit and crimson apples, great with or without food.
Also available by the glass £3.00 (175ml); £4.00 (250ml)

Viognier, Finca La Linda 2008 (Argentina)                                                                          £16.95
From Luján de Cuyo Commune, 15 kms south of Mendoza city. 960 m above sea-level,
on the eastern slope of the foothills. Blessed with the constant irrigation from the
mighty Andes this wine has apricots and fresh flower blossom leaping from the glass,
drinks well with or without food.

Pinot Grigio, Piave, Soravalle 2007 (Italy)                                                                          £15.35
The vineyards for Soravalle Pinot Grigio are located between 200 and 800
metres above sea level in the north of Italy. After cool fermentation the juice
 is rested on the lees (skins and stalks), to add complexity, a rich nose with hints
 of pear and banana, dry, full and very fresh taste.

Chablis, Domaine Savary 2006 (France)                                                                              £24.95
Olivier Savary is based in Maligny. His style shows the classic wet stone
delicacies with hints of lemon and grapefruit on the bouquet. Perfect balance
 and with complexity, this is truly a classic Chablis.

Sparkling wine and Champagne

Cava, J Raventos Roig,                                                                                                                £18.00
A blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes, the latter giving a delicious
zing of acidity. Dry, with grapefruit and marmalade aromas, and refreshing finish,
a great fun fizz!

Lanson Black Label Champagne                                                                                                £32.00  

Water
Abbey Well Still or Sparkling Water:
250 ml bottle                                                                                                                                   £1.20
750 ml bottle                                                                                                                                £3.00

 Subject to change, E&OE