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* Red Wines Bordeaux RED CR38 2006 Château Crecy, Bordeaux Rouge £5.99 Soft blackcurrant fruit and an attractive earthy finish. Good luncheon claret. CR95 2005 Half bottle £3.50 CR02 2005 The Adnams Selection Claret £7.50 Les Iris de Château Chantelys, Médoc The charm of this beautifully made claret is the perfect balance of fruit and substance, made for ‘modest’ drinking, now. CR67 2002 Château des Antonins, £8.50 Bordeaux Rouge A generous portion of Merlot shows through in this mildly gamey, soft textured claret. CR48 2005 L’Orangerie de Carignan, £8.99 1er Côtes de Bordeaux Medium weight with full black fruit and a hint of toasted orange peel. CR33 2005 Les Demoiselles de Falfas, £8.99 Côtes de Bourg A truly splendid ‘luncheon’ claret with soft, generous black fruit flavours. CR61 2002 Château Rocher Lideyre, £8.99 Côtes de Castillon Mellow, mature, black fruit flavours, set off by a light, elegant oaky finish. CR41 2006 Château Haut Valentin, St.Emilion £9.99 Soft, full fruit with a pleasing vanilla oaky finish. CR96 2006 Half bottle £5.75 CR30 2000 Château de Gaillat, Graves £10.99 Substance and depth with earthy undertones. CR06 2004 Château Falfas, Côtes de Bourg £10.99 Ripe concentration of black fruit and restrained oak. A claret of substance and structure. CR94 2002 Half bottle £6.29 CR08 2004 Château Chantelys, Médoc £11.50 Classic Bordeaux with a hint of violets. Soft tannins balance intense, yet refined, fruit. CR93 2003 Half bottle £6.29 CR64 2004 Château Jupille Carillon, St. Emilion £12.50 Good broad palate of complex, chewy fruit. CR63 2004 Château Perron, Lalande £14.99 de Pomerol Black fruit with a touch of pepper.A good rounded mouthful that has not only depth but real charm. CR66 2004 Château Saint Marc, Margaux £16.50 Balances good grip of pure blackcurrant with the mellow-bodied style so typical of Margaux. CR68 2004 Château du Glana, St Julien £16.99 Very attractive fuller style but with classic St Julien elegance and a lingering, well balanced, classy oak finish. CR53 2004 Réserve de Léoville Barton £21.99 St. Julien Deliciously elegant claret, from the younger vines of one of the finest Médoc estates. CR12 2004 Château Langoa Barton St. Julien £31.50 3ème Cru Classé Classic aromas of grand Bordeaux – creamy oak, cassis flavours and a hint of leather. CR26 2004 Château Léoville Barton St. Julien £39.50 2ème Cru Classé We admire this grand Bordeaux estate almost above all others for its consistently fine quality and honest pricing. CR70 2001 Château Brane-Cantenac £39.99 Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé Solid, laden with black fruit flavours and sporting a tannic structure that needs decanting or keeping for a few years more. ROSÉ CP04 2005 Château Carignan, Bordeaux £8.50 Delicious red fruit flavours, generous but with a clean, sappy dry finish. DRY WHITE CW12 2005 Château La Clotte Jouanin £7.29 Bordeaux Full, dry honey flavours with refreshing clean citrus fruit on the finish. CW13 2006 Château des Antonins £8.50 Entre-Deux-Mers Fine, lively, fresh green fruit with a hint of orange peel. Moreish. CW03 2005 Château le Chec, Graves £9.50 Aromas of vanilla oak, fresh lime, and greengages. Elegant and stylish, and with terrific structure. CW14 2001 Esprit de Chevalier Blanc £16.99 Pessac-Léognan Made from partially barrel-aged Sauvignon this delivers complex quince flavours with classy oak. Elegant and long. SWEET WHITE CW57 2003 Château Roustit £9.50 Saint-Croix-du-Mont A hint of orange marmalade on the nose and palate with a rich sweetness and a touch of dry botrytis on the finish. CW51 2003 Château la Chartreuse, Sauternes £11.50 (Half bottle) Full-bodied, sweet and ripe, honeyed peach and apricot fruit. Rich and harmonious. CW94 2003 Château Rabaud Promis £19.50 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes (Half bottle) Honeyed with hints of marmalade, rich mouthfilling sweetness with lingering dry complexity. CW54 1997 Château Rabaud Promis £29.50 Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé Rich and full with dry honey, orange peel and citrus aromas. RED BURGUNDY BR03 2006 Pinot Noir, Bourgogne Rouge £9.75 Domaine ‘l’Harmonie’, J-M. Brocard Light and harmonious young Burgundy with the characteristic flavour of soft red fruit. BR90 2005 Half bottle £5.99 BR25 2006 Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Sarrazin £9.75 Attractive, open Pinot flavours with plenty of character. BR26 2004 Givry, Domaine Guy Chaumont £10.99 Earthy almost savoury red fruit flavours with good structure. Organic. BR36 2005 Mercurey ‘Les Ormeaux’ £13.99 Domaine Marechal Plenty of red fruit flavours, a touch of spice and true depth of flavour from an excellent family domaine. BR28 2004 St.Aubin ‘Les Frionnes’ £15.50 Domaine Henri Prudhon Smoky, autumnal aromas and delicate soft red fruit flavours. Classic St. Aubin. BR02 2005 ‘La Digoine’,A. de Villaine £15.99 Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Pinot of pedigree and exceptional quality with aromas of loganberries, cherries and woodsmoke. BR07 2004 Chassagne-Montrachet £17.99 Domaine Henri Germain Aromas of raspberries and redcurrants, with cherry-stone texture.Very moreish. BR32 2004 Nuits St.Georges, £22.50 Domaine Jean Chauvenet Deep in colour for a Pinot Noir, this is rich and generous with fresh black fruit aromas and great balance. BR29 2003 Aloxe-Corton, Domaine £23.99 Follin-Arbelet Pinot of real character. Ripe black fruit nose accompanied by spice and nettles, this has depth and grip. BR33 2002 Pommard, Domaine J M Boillot £25.50 A chunky, masculine style reflecting the generosity of this appellation. BR31 2003 Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine £26.50 Drouhin-Laroze Joyous deep raspberry fruit. Dense, rich and complex with an elegant oaky finish. BR13 2000 Chambolle Musigny £32.50 ‘Les Cras’,Vincent Girardin Impressive depth of flavour and refinement. BR37 2003 Gevrey-Chambertin, ‘Clos des £74.50 Ruchottes’, Domaine Armand Rousseau Concentration with an attractive earthy edge. Approachable but with a grand future. WHITE BURGUNDY BW01 2006 The Adnams Selection White £7.50 Burgundy, Cuvée Paul Talmard Mâcon-Chardonnay This is pure, unoaked Chardonnay – fresh but full of flavour, with a light touch of spice. A firm staff favourite. BW29 2006 Bourgogne Vézelay, J-M Brocard £8.99 It’s fresh, it’s fruity, but it also has a pleasing mineral grip and finish that tells of its proximity to Chablis. BW13 2006 Petit Chablis, Domaine d’Elise £8.99 Soft flowery aromas and clean mineral simplicity. BW30 2005 Montagny ‘Les Loges’, Cave de Buxy £9.29 Attractive citrus grip balances pure Chardonnay flavours with an appetising acidity. BW36 2006 Bourgogne Aligoté, Domaine Sarrazin £9.50 Very pretty floral nose with enticing notes of crème brûlee. Smooth and rich mouthfeel with a fresh, peachy, finish. BW32 2005 Rully Blanc, Cave de Buxy £9.50 Pure Chardonnay aromas, uncluttered by oak. Ripe flavours but with a dry mineral finish. BW28 2005 Saint Véran, Domaine Thomas £9.99 Classic ripe melon flavours with a complex mineral finish with a citrus edge. BW04 2006 Chablis, Domaine de l’Harmonie £10.99 J-M Brocard Fine minerality; the essence of top-quality, unoaked Chardonnay. BW90 2006 Half bottle £6.50 BW14 2006 Chablis, Domaine d’Elise £10.99 A wine with an enticing smoky aroma and an unusual depth of flavour. Supercharged Chablis. BW34 2005 Givry, Domaine Guy Chaumont £10.99 This is notable for its richness and depth of buttery fruit. Organic. BW03 2006 Aligoté de Bouzeron £13.75 A. et P. de Villaine Lightly smoky, with masses of crisp, ripe, appley fruit. BW27 2005 Chablis, Domaine de la £13.99 Boissonneuse, Julien Brocard From biodynamically tended vineyards – a Chablis of remarkable purity and elegance. BW07 2005 Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montmains’ £15.50 J-M Brocard A fine Premier Cru Chablis, combining appetising elegance and depth of flavour. BW08 2004 Domaine de la Bongran £15.50 Mâcon-Villages, J.Thévenet Truly exceptional wine – ripe, buttery, complex intensity, with lingering elegance. A classic and one we cannot recommend highly enough. BW35 2006 Pouilly-Fuissé ‘La Roche’ £15.75 Vieilles Vignes, Personnets Delightful nose, ripe lemons, zesty and charming. Rich but lively, finely balanced, irresistible. BW33 2005 Saint-Aubin, 1er Cru ‘Sur Gamay’ £16.50 Domaine Henri Prudhon A lovely wine with a fine richness of dry honey flavours balanced by a mineral grip that lasts. Interesting and appetising. BW09 2003 Meursault, Domaine Henri Germain £24.50 Elegant and understated but with subtle richness from one of our favourite, and long-standing, producers. BW31 2004 Chablis, Grand Cru ‘Valmur’ £30.50 Jean-Paul Droin Lovely rich complexity and still retains fresh minerality on the finish. Seductive. BW10 2005 Puligny-Montrachet, Etienne Sauzet £34.50 Flavours of white peaches and melon with a minerally structure and a touch of creamy oak. Very elegant. BW15 2004 Meursault ‘Charmes’, Domaine £36.75 Henri Germain A winning combination of a top vineyard from a great grower in a sensational year.This delivers all the elegance and complexity of flavour one would hope for. Burgundy Alsace BLEND AL04 2005 Les Fleurs d’Alsace, Hugel £7.99 Lively, almost tropical fruit with a touch of spice. Excellent blend of classic grape varieties Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Muscat, Sylvaner and Pinot Gris. PINOT BLANC AL01 2005 Pinot Blanc, Cave de Pfaffenheim £7.50 Softly fruity but with a crisp finish. A dry white wine with charm. AL11 2006 Pinot Blanc, Domaine Blanck £9.29 Complex aromas and flavours of greengages, gooseberries, verbena and camomile. RIESLING AL02 2006 Riesling, Cave de Pfaffenheim £8.29 Floral, citrus and peach aromas. A light Riesling with good texture and balance. AL16 2004 Riesling, Rolly-Gassmann £12.99 A delicate start but it opens up wonderfully to a complex palate of lime peel, grapefruit pith and minerals. AL07 2004 Riesling ‘Schlossberg’ Grand Cru £21.50 Domaine Blanck Concentrated finesse and austere elegance. Beautifully scented, developing the most delicious complexity of flavour.A classic. AL19 2000 Riesling ‘Kappelweg’ Vendange £32.50 Tardive, Rolly-Gassmann A complex mouthful of lime marmalade and passion fruit with fresh fruit acidity to balance the mellow sweetness. Utterly delicious. GEWÜRZTRAMINER AL03 2005 Gewürztraminer, Cave de Pfaffenheim £8.99 The characteristic spicy, floral aromas of Gewürztraminer. Soft, fresh, grapey fruit. AL90 2006 Half bottle £4.99 AL05 2006 Gewürztraminer, Domaine Blanck £13.50 Lime, lychee, and rose petal scents. Singular purity and elegance of style. AL17 2004 Gewürztraminer, Rolly-Gassmann £14.99 I think that it is the biodynamic culture that gets such wonderful definition into the fruit of this estate’s wines. Delightfully fresh and clear-cut spice with concentrated tropical fruit in the mouth. PINOT GRIS AL13 2002 Pinot Gris ‘Tradition’, Hugel £12.99 Deliciously spicy with layers of dry honey flavours and a clean finish. AL18 2002 Tokay/Pinot Gris, Rolly-Gassmann £15.75 The aromas of truffles and rich spice with clean yet complex flavours. N RED BB01 2005 Beaujolais, Domaine de Milhomme £6.99 True Beaujolais from a local grower. This is a soft and juicy Gamay with flavours of summer fruits. BB10 2006 Brouilly, Domaine Dit Baron £9.29 Notable, earthy substance balanced by ample juicy fruit. BB11 2006 Chiroubles,Anne-Marie & £9.29 Armand Desmures Aromas of a sweet shop, grocers and florist rolled into one. Delicate red fruit flavours, feminine charm. BB12 2005 Chénas, Domaine Champagnon £9.29 Lots of young raspberry fruit with a solid structure from a superb domaine tucked away in the hills of Chénas. BB03 2005 Juliénas, Domaine Joubert £9.50 Vivid in colour with aromas of raspberries and a cherry-stone elegance of flavour. BB09 2006 Saint-Amour, Domaine Le Carjot £9.75 Wonderful, lively purple colour. Sweet, ripe raspberries and strawberries balanced by a food friendly backbone. BB06 2006 Fleurie ‘Roches du Vivier’ £11.99 Domaine Berrod Ripe, slightly smoky flavours and generous Gamay fruit. Ideally this should be enjoyed with food. BB92 2006 Half bottle £7.50 BB07 2006 Moulin à Vent, Domaine Berrod £12.50 Powerful, slightly peppery and long in flavour, with the ripe generosity typical of this family domaine. Beaujolais Rhône RED WINES OF THE SOUTHERN RHONE RR01 2005 ‘Mountagniero’, Les Terrasses £6.75 d’Éole, Côtes de Ventoux Ripe, juicy Grenache plus a little Syrah and Carignan. Soft, generous character. RR02 2006 Château du Grand Moulas £7.50 Côtes-du-Rhône, M. Ryckwaert Classic flavours of red fruit, thyme and pepper. RR90 2005 Half bottle £3.99 RR60 2006 The Adnams Selection £7.50 Côtes-du-Rhône La Truel, F Zobel A wine deep in colour with lovely black fruit aromas and a touch of evocative leather. Liquorice and sloes on the palate. RR28 2005 Domaine Le Clos de Caveau £7.99 Côtes-du-Rhône Lively and scintillating red fruit with a hint of violets, forward and satisfying. RR27 2005 Lirac, Domaine Traslepuy £8.99 Vibrant substance of ripe red fruits, plenty of character. RR19 2006 Nature, Côtes-du-Rhône £9.29 Domaines Perrin This elegant and approachable Grenache/Syrah blend is a wine of warmth and delicious fruit purity. RR17 2003 Cairanne, Les Grands Vignes du Roy £10.50 Principally Grenache and Syrah but with 15% Counoise added, which imparts an elegance to the classic peppery aromas and meaty flavours. RR18 2005 Rasteau, Les Grands Vignes du Roy £10.50 Meaty aromas and berried richness on the palate. Unfiltered and all the more characterful for it. RR21 2004 Vacqueyras, Domaine Le Clos £11.99 de Caveau Careful organic viticulture and sensitive winemaking makes for a powerful wine of substance and depth. RR30 2004 Télégramme, Châteauneuf-du-Pape £16.99 Vignobles Brunier Notable generosity of Grenache.Warm red fruits and a touch of liquorice.The second wine of Vieux Télégraphe. RR48 2004 Gigondas ‘Les Pallières’ £15.99 Vignobles Brunier Rich and gamey, with the intensity of old vines and low yields. RR25 2004 Domaine Bois de Boursan £19.99 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Jean-Paul Versino makes one of the finest, velvety smooth, Grenache-dominant wines of this region. RR44 2005 Vinsobres ‘Les Hauts de Julien’ £25.50 Domaines Perrin Quite remarkable intensity of flavour and vigour. Balanced and approachable but with the structure to last many years. RR29 2005 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe £26.50 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blackberry, cherry and liquorice aromas and impressive power on the palate. RR45 2004 ‘Cuvée Felix’, Domaine Bois £34.50 de Boursan, Châteauneuf-du-Pape We rate Jean-Paul Versino very highly and this, his top cuvée, has power, depth and stature. RR46 2003 Château de Beaucastel £37.99 Châteauneuf-du-Pape A deep, complex wine that merits keeping for at least a decade from probably the best estate in Châteauneuf. RED WINES FROM THE NORTHERN RHONE RR12 2005 Crozes Hermitage £9.99 Etienne Barret Ripe Syrah fruit, red berries and a hint of pepper. RR91 2004 Half bottle £5.75 RR31 2004 Crozes Hermitage, Domaine £13.50 des Remizières Good concentration and grip of classically spicy fruit. RR49 2004 Cornas ‘Patou’, Dumien-Surrette £24.75 Rich and powerful cassis aromas. Hints of violets with earthy black fruits and touches of licquorice and mint. RR24 2001 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Garon £25.75 Subtle concentration of ripe black fruit flavours from this impressive producer. RR15 2002 Côte-Rôtie, René Rostaing £31.50 Spice, orange peel, leather, herbs and black fruit all feature. A classic wine with depth and a fine structure from a great producer. RR50 2002 Hermitage, Domaine £31.50 des Rémizières Dark, lively black fruit flavours with an appetising plum skin edge. RR47 2004 Côte-Rôtie ‘La Landonne’ £45.00 René Rostaing From the renowned Landonne vineyard this has added power and concentration, elegance and finesse. WHITE RW01 2005 ‘Aguieloun’, Les Terrasses d’Éole £6.50 Côtes de Ventoux Light, fresh apricot aromas with soft peachy character on the palate and crisp definition. RW07 2006 Côtes-du-Rhône, Les Grands £8.99 Vignes du Roy The vineyards are high and cool and the production is organic.The wine is remarkably fruity, complex and fresh. RW10 2005 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine £13.50 des Rémizières Mealy aromas and melon skin flavours with a touch of citrus on the finish. Absolutely classic Marsanne. RW03 2005 Coudoulet de Beaucastel £17.75 Côtes-du-Rhône A blend of Viognier, Marsanne, Bouboulenc and Clairette. It’s fresh, aromatic and full with flavours of pineapple, mango and tropical fruit. RW11 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine £23.99 du Vieux Télégraphe A supple yet full wine with rich aromas of acacia, roasted almonds and apricots. SWEET WHITE RW91 2005 Muscat Beaumes de Venise £8.75 Domaine Perrin (Half bottle) Heady orange peel and apricot aromas. Classic Muscat richness and lingering sweetness. Rhône continued N N N N N RED WINES LR01 2006 Gamay ‘Les Collines’ £6.99 Domaine de la Bergerie, J. Marteau Vivid in colour with lively, fragrant fruit so characteristic of Gamay. LR06 2005 Malbec, Domaine Jacky Marteau £6.99 Lovely purity of red fruit flavours and with a comforting fullness from a splash of Cabernet in the mix. LR04 2005 Chinon ‘Cuvée Terroir’ £9.50 Charles Joguet Wonderful combination of earthy vigour and juicy elegance. LR08 2004 Saumur-Champigny ‘Cuvée £10.50 Tradition’, Clos des Cordelieu Black cherries, a touch of tobacco and fresh leaves. Up front substance with serious length. LR07 2004 Bourgueil ‘Les Racines’ £11.99 Frédéric Mabileau Very Cabernet Franc with added berried character. Big but full of power and vitality. ROSÉ LP01 2007 Sancerre Rosé,‘La Louée’ £11.75 Domaine Sylvain Bailly Irresistibly pretty pink in colour, light floral aromas but with the fuller flavours of Pinot Noir and a crisp finish. DRY WHITES LW01 2006 Muscadet, Celliers de la Roche £5.50 Uncomplicated fruit flavours with crunchy apple-skin astringency at the finish. LW18 2007 Touraine Sauvignon ‘Terroirs des £6.50 Vignerons’, Paul Buisse Aromas of elderflowers and flavours of fresh apples; the perfect aperitif. LW03 2006 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine £6.75 Cuvée Prestige, Serge Saupin Aromas of flowers, cut grass and fresh ripe fruit. Succulent and crisp, with an appetising finish. LW92 2006 Half bottle £3.99 LW02 2006 Touraine Sauvignon ‘Les Collines’ £6.75 Domaine de la Bergerie, J. Marteau Fresh and enticing flavours of cut grass, bell peppers and yellow fruits with lively citrus acidity. LW90 2006 Half bottle £3.99 LW20 2007 The Adnams Selection £7.50 Classic Sauvignon, Domaine Beauséjour Pure, racy Sauvignon Blanc with great structure. Perfect with white meats or goats’ cheese. LW13 2006 Quincy ‘Les Grands Coeurs’ £8.99 Domaine Sylvain Bailly Aromas of freshly cut grass and lemon peel, with apples and limes on the palate. LW05 2006 Vouvray Sec ‘Le Marigny’ £9.75 Domaine des Aubuisières Dry, crisp, fresh and full of flavour. This has the substance and character of classic Vouvray. LW22 2006 Reuilly ‘Pierre Plats’, Denis Jamain £11.50 Floral aromas and good, ripe, appley flavours with appetising grip. LW12 2006 Sancerre, ‘Terroirs’, Domaine £11.50 Sylvain Bailly Fresh, grapey fruit with a steely edge and fine mineral finish. LW06 2006 Pouilly-Fumé ‘Fine Caillottes’ £11.75 J. Pabiot Smoky, minerally character of traditional Pouilly-Fumé from a fine, old-fashioned domaine. LW93 2006 Half bottle £6.29 LW23 2005 Menetou-Salon, Pierre Jacolin £11.99 Great balance of lean minerality and apple skin fruit. Leaves you wanting more. LW09 2006 Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron £15.50 Elegant, complex, aromatic and fruit-filled, with an attractive earthiness. LW94 2005 Half bottle £8.99 LW08 2004 Pouilly-Fumé, Château de Tracy £15.75 Essence of Pouilly-Fumé! Currant-bush aromas of pure Sauvignon Blanc with a mineral complexity. LW25 2004 Savenières ‘L’Enclos’, Eric Morgat £15.99 Cheese rind, honey and fresh grapes! Lovely concentration of ripe Chenin fruit and satisfying length of flavour balanced by classy oak. DEMI-SEC & MOELLEUX (SWEET WHITE) LW19 2006 Vouvray, Demi Sec, ‘La Forcine’ £6.99 Auguste Bonhomme Satisfying off-dry fruit flavours, with a pleasing green edge. LW50 2006 Coteaux du Layon, Domaine £8.50 des Forges Delicious, peach-scented pudding wine, from one of the finest growers.The sweetness is perfectly balanced by crisp acidity. LW24 2005 Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Demi-Sec £15.50 Domaine Huet An earthy quality to a complex grape skin and dry honey flavour that finishes with a lingering off-dry touch of limes. LW51 2003 Vouvray 1er Tri ‘Le Marigny’ £23.99 Domaine des Aubuisières Concentrated ripe honey flavours from super-ripe grapes. Rich, intense and luxurious. LW26 2005 Vouvray ‘Clos de Bourg’ Moelleux £35.50 1er Tri, Domaine Huet Fresh, ripe character combined with intense sweetness. Quince, limes, almonds and peaches on the palate. Good acidity to lift the floral tones – and dense ripeness in the mouth.Will age magnificently. Loire N N N RED FR01 2006 Jean des Vignes, Rouge £4.99 Vin de Pays du Gers An appetising red, made from a mixture of local Gascon grape varieties and a pleasing helping of Merlot. FR54 2006 Merlot/Tannat,Vin de Pays Côtes £5.50 de Gascogne, Producteurs Plaimont The warm, wild black fruit aromas and flavours of Merlot matched by the structure and grip of Tannat. FR03 2006 Merlot, La Grange Rouge £5.75 Vin de Pays d’Oc Ripe, characterful and easy drinking. Flavours of the warm south. FR29 2005 Les Bastions, Côtes de Saint-Mont £5.99 Producteurs Plaimont The perfect lunch wine – flavours of soft cherries with a pleasing bite. FR46 2006 Pinot Noir, Fleur Bleue, £6.29 Vin de Pays d’Oc Flavours of smoky black cherries. Light and characterful with a toasty edge. FR58 2006 Merlot/Syrah, Le Bosc £6.29 Vin de Pays d’Oc A harmonious clash of Bordeaux and the Rhône – full, juicyness of Merlot and the spice of Syrah perfectly ripened under a southern sun. FR14 2006 Domaine la Roche £6.29 Costières de Nîmes Grenache and Syrah are the components of this juicy, satisfying red. FR20 2007 La Tour du Prélat,The Adnams £6.50 Selection,Vin de Pays des Portes de la Méditerranée A classic Rhône mix of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and a dash of Counoise. Full of lively, herby red fruit flavours. FR31 2005 Merlot, Domaine de Beaujeu £6.99 Vin de Pays du Bouche du Rhône Deep in colour, dense and almost gamey – a wine to enjoy with food. Organic. FR49 2006 Grenache, Camplazens, £7.50 Vin de Pays d’Oc Rich flavours of cherries, raspberries, thyme and spice. Perfect with roast pork, lamb or casseroles. FR59 2005 Corbières ‘Séléction Vieilles £7.75 Vignes’, Château de Fontarèche A familiar mix of Syrah and Grenache is given an exotic twist with the inclusion of a small proportion of Picpoul Noir. Toasty, rich black fruit. FR51 2006 Tannat, Rive Haute,Vin de £7.99 Pays du Gers, Producteurs Plaimont Gamey aromas with wild berry flavours. An excellent insight into this red variety. FR55 2006 Syrah, Camplazens,Vin de Pays d’Oc £7.99 Wonderfully juicy, spicy pure Syrah flavours. FR50 2005 Cuvée 3, Minervois, £7.99 Hegarty-Chamans A lively mix of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache. Enjoyable smoky black fruit. FR38 2004 Cahors ‘Solis’, Mathieu Cosse £8.99 Dark, structured and full of the flavours of ripe plums with a funky edge. FR17 2004 Mas de Gourgonnier £8.99 Les Baux de Provence Aromas of Provence herbs (bay leaves and thyme) with rich, generous red fruit flavours. Organically produced by Luc Cartier and his team. FR47 2006 Les Pampres, Mas Laval £8.99 Vin de Pays de l’Hérault Supple and elegant with a concentration derived from low yields. Brooding black fruit. FR41 2004 Cuvée 2, Minervois, £9.99 Hegarty-Chamans 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Cinsault. Dense, ripe, baked black fruit character. Impressive grip and strength. FR60 2004 Faugères, Domaine Alquier £10.50 Big, ripe flavours given a dry, spicy edge from sympathetic oak ageing. FR18 2004 Domaine Richeaume £12.50 ‘Cuvée Tradition’, Côtes de Provence Half Cabernet, half Syrah; this is an impressive mix of the power and sophistication of Bordeaux’s champion grape allied to the gamey generosity of the Rhône’s Syrah. Flavours of lush black fruit mix with herbs and vanilla oak. Organically grown. FR42 2004 Cuvée 1, Minervois, £13.50 Hegarty-Chamans 60% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Carignan. Barrel maturation gives a fine toasty edge to a rich mouthful of spicy black fruit and herbs. Attractive substance but will benefit from further ageing. RED FR53 2001 Madiran ‘Plénitude’ £15.50 Producteurs Plaimont Inky richness of wild berries and cooked plums with a fine and lingering oak-edged finish. FR52 2003 Le Faîte, Producteurs Plaimont £15.50 Côtes de St. Mont Has an intensity of ripe hedgerow fruits and classy oak. Concentrated and complex. FR45 2005 Mas Laval,Vin de Pays de l’Hérault £16.50 Fabulous richness and intensity, creamy ripe black fruit, liquorice and vanilla, with a sensational velvety texture. FR61 2004 Collioure ‘Le Seris’, Domaine £18.75 de la Rectorie Complex, concentrated, old fashioned Grenache. Elegant and satisfying. FR11 2005 Mas de Daumas Gassac £21.50 Vin de Pays de l’Hérault Cabernet-based blend from this famous estate. Deep in colour, rich and complex in flavour, this is strikingly individual and grand. FR62 2003 Le Soula,Vin de Pays des £21.99 Côtes Catalanes A mélange of rich dark fruit from the twin pillars of Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon and spicy oak. Great length of flavour, true class. FR25 2003 Grange des Pères,Vin de Pays £38.50 de l’Hérault Aromas of the garrigue; juniper and thyme. Rhône meets Bordeaux. Divine. French Country N N N N N N ROSÉ FP10 2006 Jean des Vignes £4.99 Vin de Pays du Gers A delicate pink in colour. Lively flavours of strawberry and raspberry and a refreshing edge of grapefruit. FP04 2006 Les Bastions, Côtes de £5.99 Saint-Mont, Producteurs Plaimont Flavours of red fruits, delightfully fresh, with appealing softness. FP01 2006 Syrah Rosé, La Grange Rouge £5.99 Vin de Pays d’Oc A classic southern rosé, vivid in colour and flavour, this is dry and appetising, with a touch of spice. FP11 2006 Caladoc Rosé, Domaine de £6.99 Beaujeu,Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhône The Caladoc grape is a hybrid of Grenache and Malbec. Authentically pale Provencal pink with enticing light herby aromas and a fresh fruity palate. FP09 2005 Château Pique Sègue, Bergerac £7.99 Very clean fruity flavours of raspberries with a cranberry twist on the finish. WHITE FW01 2006 Jean des Vignes, Blanc Sec £4.99 Vin de Pays du Gers A crisp, refreshing dry white of real character, made from Colombard and Ugni Blanc. FW80 2006 Jean des Vignes, Blanc Demi Sec £4.99 Vin de Pays du Gers From the same blend of grapes as the Blanc Sec, but with a touch of sweetness, engendering a slightly softer, rounder style. FW02 2006 Colombard, Producteurs Plaimont £5.50 Vin de Pays Côtes de Gascogne Exceptionally fresh and flavoursome, crisp and appetising. FW03 2006 Chardonnay, La Grange Rouge £5.75 Vin de Pays d’Oc Simple and refreshing mix of soft Grenache Blanc and elegant Chardonnay. FW15 2006 Caprice de Colombelle £5.75 Vin de Pays Côtes de Gascogne Producteurs Plaimont Fresh grapes, ripe apples, lively and fresh. Simple but delicious. FW19 2006 Les Bastions Blanc, Côtes de £5.99 Saint-Mont, Producteurs Plaimont Local Gascon grapes of Arrufiac, Petit Corbu, Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng create this appealing fresh, dry white. FW04 2007 Chardonnay/Sauvignon, Le Bosc £5.99 Vin de Pays d’Oc Ripe, unoaked and appetising blend of two classic grapes. FW33 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Grange Rouge £5.99 Vin de Pays d’Oc Fresh and lively, almost Loire-like appeal. Hints of gooseberries, apples and elderflowers. FW12 2006 Picpoul de Pinet, Le Jade £6.50 Coteaux du Languedoc A happy ‘mélange’ of citrus and pear flavours. FW32 2006 Chardonnay, Le Jade £6.50 Vin de Pays d’Oc Lovely, ripe, buttery fruit. Good substance and elegance giving a status beyond expectations. FW16 2007 La Tour du Prélat,The Adnams £6.50 Selection,Vin de Pays des Portes de la Méditerranée A fine blend of Viognier and Marsanne, with the aromas of lime blossom and ripe pears. FW23 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Le Jade £6.50 Vin de Pays d’Oc Flavours of ripe apples with an enlivening twist of natural fruit acidity. FW24 2006 Viognier, Le Jade,Vin de Pays d’Oc £6.50 Clean and fresh with hints of orange peel and quince on the palate. FW20 2005 Les Vignes Retrouvées, Côtes de £7.75 Saint-Mont, Producteurs Plaimont A fascinating compendium of Arrufiac, Petit Corbu, Petit and Gros Manseng grapes that combine to create fresh, clean greengage-like flavours. FW35 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Rive Haute £7.99 Vin de Pays du Gers Fine, fresh aromas of cut grass and a pleasing mouthful of lively gooseberries and elderflower with a pleasing edge of minerality. FW11 2006 Viognier ‘Vent di Damo’, Les £7.99 Terrasses d’Eole,Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rich and inviting aromas of white peach and lime blossom. Mouthfilling off-dry fruit with a long finish. FW31 2005 Le Faîte, Côtes de Saint Mont £13.99 Producteurs Plaimont Unique and delicious. Local grapes, Arrufiac, Petit Corbu and Petit and Gros Manseng, barrel aged for complex, creamy, citrus flavours. FW36 2005 Collioure ‘L’Argille’, Domaine £16.99 de la Rectorie Made from Grenache Gris. Seductive creamy pineapple and oak aromas. Concentrated on the palate and with great length. FW09 2007 Mas de Daumas Gassac £23.50 Vin de Pays de l’Hérault A dry white of remarkable splendour with the fresh apricot character of Viognier, smoky spice of Petit Manseng and the classic proportions of Chardonnay. FW37 2004 Le Soula Blanc, Domaine £23.50 Gauby,Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Taut, lively with lime edge to complex fruit flavours.This wine takes you by surprise as to just how good it is.To be slowly savoured. SWEET WHITE FW99 2005 The Adnams Selection Fine Dessert £7.50 Wine, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, La Collection Plaimont (50cl) Aromas of mandarins and candied citrus peel. Sweet honeyed fruit with a dry edge that makes this a perfect partner to strawberries, fine patisserie and all manner of puddings. FW90 Muscat de Frontignan £8.99 Château de la Peyrade Enticing aromas of citrus and passion fruit with a hint of honey, lifted by fresh fruit acidity. FW95 Half bottle £5.99 French Country continued N N N RED SR36 2006 Pleno,Tempranillo, Navarra £4.99 Simple but characterful. Ideal for parties. SR46 2005 Epoto,Tempranillo Tierra de £5.50 Castilla y León Soft, round black fruit flavours with an edge of Iberian spice. SR02 2006 Tempranillo/Merlot,Vega Sindoa, Navarra £5.99 Soft, juicy flavours of black fruit, mouthfilling and savoury. SR45 2005 Garnacha, Cruz de Piedra, Calatayud £5.99 From 60-year-old bush vines of Garnacha grown in the mountains south-east of Rioja. Wonderful mouthfilling, soft juicy fruit with a spicy black cherry edge. SR15 2006 Almuvèdre,Telmo Rodriguez £5.99 Alicante No shrinking violet, Almuvèdre is made from Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre) and is full of bright blueberry and black cherry flavours with great concentration. SR49 2005 Syrah ‘Valcanto’, Bodegas Piqueras £6.99 Almansa Four months in oak gives this pure Syrah structure, alongside ripe, full fruit. SR18 2005 Viña 105, Cigales,Telmo Rodriguez £7.29 An easy drinking wine with very gentle fruit tannins. A Grenache and Tempranillo blend, there is a nice length of red fruit flavours with a spicy, slightly meaty, finish. SR41 2003 Marius Reserva, Bodegas £7.50 Piqueras,Almansa An exciting blend of Tempranillo, Monastrell and Garnacha with a splash of Syrah.Well made with spicy black cherry intensity. SR04 2005 Dehesa Gago,Telmo Rodriguez,Toro £7.99 Wonderfully rich, velvety flavours of ripe plums and black chocolate. Superb value. SR34 2005 Garnacha ‘Vinas Viejas’ £8.50 Baltasar Gracian, Calatayud 100-year-old Garnacha vines gives this an intensity of cherry fruit, solid structure and impressive length of flavour. SR47 2006 Gazur, Ribeira del Duero, £8.50 Telmo Rodriguez Soft red fruits and earthy spice. Mellow but with lingering flavours. SR42 2004 Finca Santa Sabina, Otto £11.99 Bestue, Somontano Cabernet Sauvignon makes up the majority of this blend with 20% Tempranillo. Rich black fruit flavours. Dark and powerful with a classy oak finish. SR44 2002 ‘Bancales’ Garnacha/Cabernet £13.50 Care, Cariñena Despite this being two-thirds Garnacha to one-third Cabernet it is the latter’s blackcurrant typicity that dominates. Full of vigorous ripe fruit flavours and balanced by an oaky backbone that carries the rich flavours on and on. SR28 2003 Pegaso, Barrancos de Pizarra £19.50 Telmo Rodriguez Lovely aromas of vanilla, vibrant black cherries and loganberries. Elegant, intense and beautifully structured. SR20 2005 Pago la Jara,Telmo Rodriguez,Toro £29.99 Impressive depth of flavour with a wild edge and classic structure. Decant for at least an hour before serving. RIOJA SR53 2006 Rioja, Joven,Alto del Obre £6.50 Soft, ripe Tempranillo. Ideal accompaniment to a light lunch. SR21 2006 Navardia, Bodegas Bagordi, Rioja £6.99 Warm red fruits plus a touch of spice and oak. Straightforward and appealing. SR19 2007 LZ,Telmo Rodriguez, Rioja £7.75 Uncluttered by oak, this is a true expression of the juicy, red-fruit character of Tempranillo. SR50 2005 Rioja, Semi-Crianza,Alto del Obre £7.99 Just 4 months in American oak and a bit of bottle age gives this flavoursome red old fashioned appeal. SR51 2003 Rioja Crianza,Alto del Obre £9.50 A truly authentic feel to this food friendly Rioja. This has grip and presence with a lingering oaky finish. SR37 2003 Rioja Crianza ‘La Encina’,Tobelos £11.75 The aromas of cigars and redcurrants give the impression of grand old furniture. Concentrated brambly fruit with a solid structure. SR52 2001 Rioja Reserva,Alto del Obre £11.99 A rich old-fashioned style with plenty of mellow oak and notable length of flavour. SR11 2004 Lanzaga,Telmo Rodriguez £13.50 Warm red fruit flavours with a touch of spice. Generous and appealing. SR08 2004 Marqués de Vargas, Rioja Reserva £17.99 Cedar, cinnamon, cranberries and game; classic, old fashioned Rioja of real quality. SR09 2005 Altos de Lanzaga,Telmo Rodriguez £42.50 Rioja Alavesa Magnificent and secretive. Swirl generously to release all the wonderful complexities in the glass. Made from old-vine fruit, this is deep in colour and intense. ROSÉ SP04 2006 Pleno, Garnacha, Navarra £4.99 Soft red fruit flavours with a clean, dry finish. SP07 2006 Epoto,Tempranillo,Tierra de £5.50 Castilla y León Light raspberry fruit with an appetising zesty finish. SP02 2006 Vega Sindoa, Navarra £5.99 Made from Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon. Full flavoured, very ripe fruit with a dry finish. SP03 2007 Bodega Pirineos, Somontano £6.99 A fresh and juicy blend of Merlot and Cabernet with a cherry flavoured finish. SP10 2007 The Adnams Selection Rosado, Navarra £7.50 Vibrant deep pink, with rich crushed red fruit flavours and a delicious finish. (Available January 2008) SP05 2006 Otto Bestué, Somontano £8.50 Half Cabernet, half Tempranillo. Big, fresh red fruit flavours. A juicy mouthful with a delightfully dry finish. Good food rosé. Spain N N N N N N WHITE SW19 2007 Pleno Viura, Navarra £4.99 Lightly perfumed, fresh fruit with clean apple skin flavours. SW24 2006 Epoto,Viura/Verdejo,Tierra £5.99 de Castilla y León Soft pear-skin fruit with a touch of spice. Lively and fresh. SW07 2005 Viura/Chardonnay,Vega Sindoa, £5.99 Navarra Fresh flavours of ripe apricots and pears from a consistently quality-focused producer. SW09 2007 Con Class, Rueda Blanco £6.50 Vendimia Excepcional, Cuevas de Castilla A blend of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc, this is delightfully clean with lively fruit flavours and an appealing citrus edge. SW23 2006 Mesache Blanco, Bodegas Pirineos, £6.50 Somontano When you need something different turn to this complex mix of late harvest Maccabeo with Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. Fascinating, rich, spicy flavours tempered by a refreshing citrus edge. SW20 2007 Rioja Blanco,Vallobera, £6.75 Bodegas San Pedro Made from 100% Viura hand-harvested from 25-year-old vines.The wine is fresh with good weight and a mellow lime character. SW01 2007 Basa, Rueda Blanco,Telmo Rodriguez £7.29 A stunning wine offering great value, this is packed with yellow plum and peach flavours, and made from Verdejo,Viura and some Sauvignon Blanc. SW16 2006 Gaba do Xil,Telmo Rodriguez, £7.50 Valdeorras Aromas of honey, white flowers and apple peel with dried fruit flavours and a clean finish. Different and refreshing. SW25 2006 Chardonnay, Care, Cariñena £9.50 This has the buttery richness of ripe Chardonnay with plenty of the classic ripe melon flavours but these are enhanced by the addition of 18% Viognier which gives this a fresh, spicy dimension. SW12 2006 Albariño, Bodega Castro £9.99 Martin, Rías Baixas Scents of white flowers and citrus fruit with flavours of ripe pears and gooseberries. SWEET WHITE SW03 2006 MR Moscatel, Malaga (50cl) £11.50 Delicious aromas of fresh mint and orange peel with a rich, sweet palate, balanced by a dry, honeyed finish. SW06 2005 Molino Real, Mountain Wine £25.50 Malaga,Telmo Rodriguez (50cl) Delicious combination of honey and ripe apple sweetness. Fascinating complexity and depth of flavour.A new classic. Portugal RED PR01 2006 Crasto Tinto, Douro £7.75 A dashing blend of Douro varieties – Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Touriga Naçional. Rich, ripe and spicy. PR04 2005 Quinta do Crasto Reserva, Douro £12.99 Made from the fruit of old vines from a mixture of classic Douro grape varieties. Fruitcake, spice and vanilla flavours all feature. PR12 2005 Touriga Nacional, Quinta do £25.50 Crasto, Douro This wine spent 14 months in French oak barrels. Plums, smoke and baked earth aromas. Unfiltered, this is warm, rich and powerful with dense black fruit flavours. PR10 2005 Vinha Maria Teresa, Quinta do £45.00 Crasto, Douro A much-fêted prize-winning wine of remarkable concentration and complexity. PR07 2004 Vinha da Ponte, Quinta do £49.50 Crasto, Douro From a tiny vineyard with a bewildering mix of ancient vines. Dark, brooding, complex. Deserves every inch of its cult status.Truly excellent. Spain continued N Italy RED SOUTHERN ITALY IR61 2005 Miral Rosso, IGT, Bruno Fina, Sicilia £5.99 Soft, sun-ripened fruit with classic Italian ‘bite’ and herby edge of the Nero d’Avola grape. IR02 2006 Taverna Nova, Montepulciano £6.99 D’Abruzzo, Roxan, Puglia Vigorous, earthy red fruit from the best co-operative in Abruzzo. IR60 2006 Primitivo ‘A Mano’, Madonna £7.99 delle Grazie, Puglia Vigorous black cherries and liquorice flavours with classic ‘bite’. IR53 2005 Nero d’Avola, IGT, Bruno Fina, Sicilia £10.99 A lovely combination of the vigour and vitality of wild, herby, black fruit and smooth generosity. VENETO IR38 2006 Valpolicella Classico, I Castei £8.99 Classic red fruit flavours with a dry, cranberry-inspired finish. IR39 2004 Amarone della Valpolicella £24.50 Classico, I Castei Dried figs, ripe apple peel and wonderfully rich fruit flavours with the structure and finish of true Amarone. Glorious. IR43 2003 Recioto della Valpolicella £24.50 ‘Monte Fasenara’ Classico, I Castei (50cl) Rich, juicy and sweet with concentrated flavours of coffee, fruit and nuts. N PIEMONTE IR35 2006 Dolcetto d’Alba ‘Magna’, Paolo Manzone £7.50 Deep vivid purple in colour with juicy flavours of sloes and wild fruits.Wonderfully appetising. IR31 2006 Barbera d’Alba ‘Fiorenza’, Paolo Manzone £8.99 A mélange of black fruit and bitter chocolate, juicy acidity and a touch of oak. Perfect with food. IR32 2006 Nebbiolo d’Alba ‘Mirine’, Paolo Manzone £10.50 Wonderfully intense example of Nebbiolo; juicy black fruit flavours with hints of game and walnuts. IR33 2003 Barolo ‘Serralunga’, Paolo Manzone £21.75 Vibrant red fruit flavours, cedar, game and truffles with a delicious sweetness on the finish. IR34 2003 Barolo ‘Meriame’, Paolo Manzone £25.50 Secretive intensity of flavours that need time to evolve, but already showing the elegance of the ‘Meriame’ vineyard, characterized by rich generosity of flavours. TUSCANY IR58 2005 Chianti, Cantina di Montalcino £7.99 Soft red fruits with a lean and appetising finish. IR59 2003 Chianti Riserva,Villa Emanuela £8.50 Generous but with an elegant purity of red fruit flavours. IR46 2006 Morellino di Scansano, Serpaia £8.99 Aromas of roses and tar with vigorous brambly fruit and classic bitter edge on the finish. Pure Sangiovese. IR47 2006 Serpaiolo, Rosso Toscana, Serpaia £8.99 Wild black fruits, leather, plum skins. Made from Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet. IR13 2005 Chianti Classico £11.99 Castello di Volpaia Fine, elegant and appetising with aromas of plums, raspberries, red cherries and chestnuts. IR15 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva £17.99 Castello di Volpaia Harmonious, elegant and understated but with subtle length of flavour. Lovely with lamb. EMILIA ROMAGNA IR49 2006 Barbera ‘Cucherla’, Corte d’Aibo DOC £8.50 Plum skins and rich black fruit flavours are tempered by dry tannins on the finish. IR51 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Le Borre’ £10.75 Corte d’Aibo, DOC Concentrated berries with a touch of tar. Classic cassis characteristics of ripe Cabernet. TRENTINO IR10 2006 Teroldego Rotaliano, Endrizzi £8.99 Profoundly deep in colour, the fruit flavours are perfectly balanced by soft tannins. IR11 2005 Masetto Nero, Endrizzi £12.50 Vibrant purple/red in colour, with aromas of freshly crushed grapes and hedgerow fruit. The richness of fruit is balanced by firm acidity. IR52 2004 Gran Masetto,Teroldego & £29.50 Teroldego, Endrizzi The finest Teroldego grapes with passito Teroldego grapes added. Inky black, powerful concentration, intense, complex – impressive. WHITE IW39 2006 Miral Bianco, IGT Bruno Fina, Sicilia £5.99 Fresh, lively modern style with the underlying fragrance of the Grillo grape. IW38 2006 Pinot Bianco ‘Canto Bianco’ £6.75 Endrizzi,Trentino Revels in the aromas of crushed grapes and the flavours of clean, dry appley fruits. IW02 2006 Pinot Grigio, Il Colle,Veneto £7.50 Dry white from the northeast in a gentle, fruity and lightly spicy style. IW22 2006 Soave ‘Borgoletto’, Fasoli Gino £7.99 100% Garganega of which 20% spent three months in oak. Aromas and flavours of fresh pears are accompanied by a touch of citrus fruit. Organic. IW05 2006 Pinot Grigio, Endrizzi,Trentino £8.99 Soft angelica characters lie behind smoky flavours of wild pears. A rare example of a family-owned and produced Pinot Grigio. IW32 2006 Nosiola, Endrizzi,Trentino £8.99 This unique Trentino variety produces a fresh delicate dry white with the aromas of cut grass and white flowers, and a clean, green-edged taste of dessert pears. IW25 2006 ‘Montefreddo’ Pignoletto £8.99 Corte d’Aibo, Colli Bolognesi This has clean floral aromas with lively appley flavours and an appetising green bite. IW33 2005 Grillo, IGT, Bruno Fina, Sicilia £9.50 Grillo, hitherto reserved for the production of Marsala, shines bright here in deliciously crisp, fragrant, full-bodied form. IW36 2006 Falanghina ‘Sarrapocchiello’ £10.50 Lorenzo Nifo, Campania Aromas of fresh white peaches and grapes. Crisp and clean with an appetising minerality. IW06 2006 Masetto Bianco, Endrizzi,Trentino £10.99 A characterful mix of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer.The whole is soft, fresh and spicy. IW37 2006 Soave Classico ‘Ca Visco’, Coffele,Veneto £10.99 With cellars in the heart of the old walled town, Coffele oozes tradition, but this is deceiving as the fresh, complex, modern style of their wines are some of the region’s finest. IW17 2006 Verdicchio di Matelica £11.50 La Monacesca, Marche Fresh, slightly spicy, a hint of greengages. Deliciously well made. IW24 2004 Soave Classico Superiore £12.99 ‘Pieve Vecchia’, Fasoli Gino Angelica, honey, mandarins and oak, an integrated and satisfyingly complex blend of flavours. Deep in colour and seriously suave! DESSERT WINE IW35 2006 Masetto Dulcis,Vigneti delle £17.50 Dolomiti, Endrizzi (Half bottle) Made from the late harvested varieties of aromatic Traminer and Chardonnay which are fermented and matured for two years in barrique. Pale amber in colour this has the appealing aromas of exotic fruits with real concentration of dry honey flavours. An impressive dessert wine. IW40 2004 ‘Le Sponde’ Recioto di Soave, £18.75 Coffele (50cl) There is a delicacy and elegance to this dessert wine that makes it stand out. Honey, ripe pears, a touch of spice and notable length of flavour. Delicious. Italycontinued N N N South Africa RED SA09 2006 Cinsault/Cabernet Sauvignon £5.99 Franschhoek Cellars A popular South African mix of Rhône and Bordeaux grapes. Mouthfilling black fruit flavours, soft and characterful. SA17 2005 The Stonewalker, Shiraz £8.50 Cabernet/Mourvèdre, Franschhoek Vineyard The addition of a small portion of Viognier adds elegance and aromatics to this lively black-fruited Syrah. SA16 2004 Shiraz, Seidelberg Estate, Paarl £8.99 The defined flavours of Syrah with added New World richness. SA11 2007 Pinotage, Seidelberg Estate, Paarl £8.99 Generous ripe fruit with the classic liquorice and spicy edge of Pinotage. SA18 2005 Frontier, Guardian Peak £9.99 Stellenbosch This is a toothsome blend of Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot with a spicy touch of oak. SA12 2002 Un Deux Trois £11.50 Seidelberg Estate, Paarl Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc plus Merlot with Port-like concentration. Delicious. SA19 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Cluver £11.75 Elgin Almost Pauillac-like in the purity of the black fruit flavours. Long and very appealing. SA22 2005 Syrah, Cathy Marshall £11.99 Stellenbosch Wonderful balance of power and elegance. All new-world Syrah should be as good as this. SA21 2005 John X Meriman £12.99 Rustenberg Estate, Stellenbosch An absolutely splendid mix of barrel-aged Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Rich, powerful and complex. SA23 2002 Merlot, Quoin Rock £14.50 Stellenbosch Black fruit, leather and mint. A big, enjoyable mouthful with real presence. ROSÉ SA20 2007 Seidelberg Estate Rosé, Paarl £7.75 A pretty pale pink with the flavours of dry raspberries. Clean and fresh. WHITE SA55 2007 Chenin Blanc £5.99 Franschhoek Cellars Just a touch off-dry, with crisp stone-fruit flavours, a hint of tropical richness and a brisk, clean finish. SA57 2006 Sauvignon Blanc £7.99 Seidelberg Estate, Paarl Apples, lemons and minerals. Good weight and very fresh. SA58 2006 Chardonnay (Unwooded) £8.50 Seidelberg Estate, Paarl Ripe melon with a twist of citrus fruit. Fine, pure and uncluttered. SA59 2007 Viognier, Seidelberg Estate, Paarl £8.50 Aromatic and refined with flavours of peach and a soft texture. SA65 2006 Chardonnay, Brampton, Stellenbosch £8.75 Generous, creamy, ripe melon flavours with a clean touch of citrus. SA63 2007 Sauvignon Blanc £8.99 Catherine Marshall, Somerset West Lime skin and mineral flavours, excellent with food. SA66 2007 Sauvignon Blanc,Quando, Robertson £8.99 Tropical, grassy and decidedly fresh aromas and palate.Very well made and to the point. SA67 2002 Chardonnay, Quoin Rock £12.99 Cape Aguhlas, Hermanus Lovely buttery complexity married to well integrated oak and a touch of maturity. Delicious. SA64 2006 Chenin Blanc, Raats Vineyards £14.50 Stellenbosch Winemaker Bruver Raats is a maestro with this grape, getting an intensity and complexity that puts this in a class of its own. N N N N New Zealand RED NZ52 2006 Pinot Noir, Forrest Estate £9.99 Marlborough Tightly structured, this has gamey, red fruit flavours and classic Pinot texture. NZ22 2005 Syrah, Gimblett Road, C J Pask £10.99 Hawke’s Bay Delicious fruity spice on nose and palate. Full in texture with elegant length of blackberry fruit. NZ50 2005 Cabernet/Merlot/Malbec £10.99 Gimblett Road, C.J. Pask, Hawke’s Bay Fragrant red berry and cassis aromas, with vivid intensity of flavour. NZ55 2002 Cornerstone, Cabernet £14.99 Sauvignon/Merlot/Malbec, Newton Forrest Estate, Hawke’s Bay This is a big, generous wine, vivid in colour and with a great depth of spicy blackberry, plum and chocolate flavours. NZ16 2006 Pinot Noir, The John Forrest £16.99 Collection,Waitaki Valley The palate has flavours of sweet red fruits balanced by silky tannins and bright acidity with a savoury, almost gamey finish. NZ17 2005 Syrah,The John Forrest £16.99 Collection, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay This wine has the classic Syrah nose of black pepper, sweet plums and cedarwood with a full palate. NZ18 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon,The John £16.99 Forrest Collection, Gimblett Gravels Hawke’s Bay An opulent nose of ripe blackcurrants, freshly ground coffee, liquorice and black cherries. The palate is warm and spicy. N ROSÉ NZ70 2007 Forrest Estate Rosé, Marlborough £7.99 Vibrant pomegranate pink with flavours of raspberries, blueberries and redcurrants. DESSERT WINE NZ90 2005 Late Harvest Riesling £8.99 Forrest Estate, Marlborough (Half bottle) Intensely perfumed; spice, honey and raisins. Sweet, beautifully balanced and fine texture in the mouth. WHITE NZ01 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Forrest Estate £8.99 Marlborough Tropical fruit, vibrant acidity, irresistible appeal; the classic New Zealand Sauvignon. NZ02 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, C.J. Pask £8.99 Hawke’s Bay Currant-leaf aromas, minerally elegance of flavour, hints of lime and tropical fruits. NZ19 2006 ‘The Doctors’ Riesling £8.99 Forrest Estate, Marlborough This has a very direct lift and freshness with a lovely purity of grapey fruit. A clean, off-dry delight. NZ21 2007 Pinot Gris, Forrest Estate £8.99 Marlborough The soft fruity aromas and flavours of ripe pears. Clean, off-dry finish. NZ03 2007 Chardonnay, C.J. Pask, Hawke’s Bay £8.99 A mélange of toasty oak, cloves and fresh mangoes with a crisp, citrus finish. NZ20 2004 Chardonnay, Forrest Estate £8.99 Marlborough Expressive, open Chardonnay aromas and flavours with a touch of spicy oak. NZ05 2004 Dry Riesling, Forrest Estate £9.99 Marlborough Aromas of fresh ginger, citrus fruit, lime flowers and a hint of spice. Fine balance of fruit and acidity. NZ08 2005 Gewürztraminer, Forrest Estate £9.99 Marlborough Perfumed spice. Flavours of lychees, fresh ginger and cinnamon. Clean and dry. NZ13 2006 Riesling,The John Forrest £13.99 Collection, Marlborough This lovely wine has stone-fruit and fresh lime aromas, delicate fruit sweetness and balance of fresh, flinty acidity. NZ14 2004 Chardonnay,The John £14.99 Forrest Collection, Marlborough Aromas of lemon honey, toasted brioche and freshly ground spice are followed by ripe peach and nectarine flavours. NZ15 2006 The White,The John £16.99 Forrest Collection, Marlborough A unique blend from John’s best sites. White peach, ginger, pears and herbs reflect on a rich palate. NZ07 2004 Chardonnay, Martinborough £17.99 Vineyard,Wairarapa Toasty, creamy, nutty Chardonnay of considerable complexity. New Zealand Australia continued N N N SHIRAZ AND SHIRAZ BLENDS AR01 2006 Canoe Tree Shiraz/Cabernet £5.99 South Eastern Australia Soft and ripe, this is always a crowd-pleaser with its generous fruit and spice. AR62 2005 Highwood Shiraz, McLaren Vale £7.75 South Australia A delightful combination of all-Australian generosity and length of mulberry, raspberry and spice flavour. AR43 2003 Peak Shiraz, Mitchell, Clare Valley £8.99 Big, full-bodied and loaded with blackberry fruit. Benchmark Aussie Shiraz. AR32 2004 Juniper Crossing Shiraz £9.50 Margaret River A warm, generous, well-structured wine with rich, ripe black fruit flavours. AR06 2004 Mitchell ‘Peppertree’ Shiraz £11.99 Clare Valley Intensely coloured and full-bodied with explosive fruit and exotic spices. AR58 2003 Juniper Estate Shiraz £11.99 Margaret River From old, unirrigated vines. Rich and intense berry fruits balanced by lingering mellow oak. AR07 2005 Tim Gramp Shiraz, Clare Valley £14.50 Wine for game, roasts, grills and your closest friends. This velvetty yet power-packed Shiraz is an elegant style that reflects its Clare Valley pedigree. Glorious. AR70 ‘Peppertree’ Sparkling Shiraz, Mitchell £14.99 Clare Valley A blend of vintages from the Peppertree vineyard going back over 20 years. Deeply flavoured and savoury. AR69 1999 The McNichol Shiraz, Mitchell £15.99 Clare Valley Not only do you get power and concentration but this mature example delivers depth and complexity as well. AR66 2005 ‘Entity’ Shiraz, John Duval £21.99 Barossa Valley Roses and blackcurrant jam! Considerable depth and concentration. A powerful mouthful. AR65 2006 Shiraz/Viognier, Clonakilla £35.00 Canberra District Great concentration of spicy fruits. Mellow and with impressive length of flavour. CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND CABERNET BLENDS AR64 2004 Highwood Cabernet Sauvignon £7.75 Langhorne Creek, South Australia Black olives and blackcurants. Rich and mellow. AR71 2006 Red Earth Cabernet Sauvignon £8.50 Adelaide Plains Plenty of blackcurrant fruit flavours with soft, mellow edge. AR33 2005 Juniper Crossing Cabernet/Merlot £9.50 Margaret River Youthful and vigorous with plenty of lively black fruit and spearmint. AR68 2004 Tim Gramp Cabernet/Shiraz £10.99 Clare Valley Spice and blackberry aromas blend well with vanilla oak characteristics. A wine of power and substance. N N N AR11 2001 ‘Sevenhill’ Cabernet Sauvignon £11.75 Mitchell, Clare Valley Fruit from old vines has produced a wine deep in colour, with rich and spicy aromas, black fruit flavours, ripe tannins and minty notes. AR13 2003 Tim Gramp Cabernet Sauvignon £12.50 Watervale, Clare Valley Ripe, generous wine matured in American oak barrels. Elegant in structure, rich in flavour. AR34 2003 Juniper Estate Cabernet £14.50 Sauvignon, Margaret River Packed with ripe blackcurrant and black cherry flavours with a hint of eucalyptus. GRENACHE AR04 2005 Tim Gramp Grenache £9.50 McLaren Vale Delicious, appetising red.Vibrant raspberry fruit with black-pepper notes and old-vine concentration. AR42 2003 Mitchell Grenache/Sangiovese £9.99 Mourvèdre, Clare Valley Substantial, vigorously fruity and somewhat powerful. An Australian classic. A MIXED BUNCH AR61 2006 Merlot, Highwood £7.75 South Australia Fine, ripe plum flavours with a touch of leather. A lovely balance of substance and purity of fruit. AR72 2006 Pinot Noir, Juniper Crossing, £9.50 Margaret River A distinctly Burgundian style with leafy Autumnal fruit flavours with great length. AR53 2004 Sangiovese, Ceravolo £9.50 Adelaide Plains, South Australia Spectacularly juicy with flavours of spicy tomatoes and cherries, a pleasing ‘bite’ and a touch of oak on the finish. AR54 2002 Petit Verdot, Ceravolo £12.50 Adelaide Plains, South Australia Intensely coloured with vigorous blackcurrant fruit on the nose and palate. AR67 2005 Pinot Noir, Mac Forbes £23.50 Coldstream Hills,Victoria Appealing aromas of Earl Grey tea, autumn leaves and red fruits. Spicy, oak-edged fruit and depth of flavour. ROSÉ AP02 2007 Canoe Tree, South £5.99 Eastern Australia Very juicy! Raspberries and strawberries with a fresh finish. Delicious and generous. AP03 2007 Juniper Crossing, Margaret River £9.50 Plenty of ripe, red fruits and a long, dry finish that gives this fruity rosé a grown-up feel. WHITE WINES SEMILLON AND SEMILLON BLENDS AW01 2006 Canoe Tree Semillon £5.99 Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia Fresh, zesty, lemony fruit. Excellent depth of flavour. Characterful, yet easy drinking. AW36 2005 Noble Semillon, Mitchell £8.50 Clare Valley (37.5cl) The distinctive lime-edged flavours of Semillon, rich and sweet dessert wine, but not cloying. AW06 2005 Mitchell ‘Growers’ Semillon £9.50 Clare Valley Abundant honeysuckle and herbaceous aromas, succulent ripe fruit and long finish. AW17 2004 Juniper Crossing Semillon £9.50 Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River Lime peel, ripe apples and a soft apricot-skin texture with a refreshing edge of acidity on the finish. AW23 2005 Juniper Estate Semillon £11.50 Margaret River Full and creamy in texture with delicate flavours of limes and ripe melons. CHARDONNAY AW31 2006 Highwood Chardonnay £7.75 South Australia Pure, ripe Chardonnay fruit, enhanced by a touch of oak. AW38 2007 Red Earth Chardonnay £8.50 Adelaide Plains Ripe melon flavours with a touch of oak. AW22 2005 Juniper Crossing Chardonnay £9.50 Margaret River Attractive lemon meringue pie flavours and good depth. Characterful and satisfying. AW30 2003 Green Point Chardonnay £13.50 Yarra Valley,Victoria A surprisingly elegant mix of concentrated, ripe Chardonnay flavours with a crisp finish. AW33 2005 Chardonnay, Mac Forbes £17.50 Coldstream Hills,Victoria Very fine balance of citrus vivacity and Chardonnay warmth. RIESLING AW26 2005 Peak Riesling, Clare Valley £7.99 Soft and delicate citrus flavours with a clean, dry finish. Classic Clare Valley Riesling. AW19 2006 Mitchell ‘Watervale’ Riesling £9.50 Clare Valley Ripe and elegant with pure flavours of lime zest and yellow fruits.Watervale is an area renowned for growing superb Riesling grapes. AW05 2007 Tim Gramp ‘Watervale’ £10.99 Riesling, Clare Valley Full-flavoured and elegant, with pure citrus fruit flavours and crisp acidity. Superb sipped sitting in the shade of a big tree on a beautiful sunny day, but, failing that, at absolutely any time at all. Lovely. AW34 2006 Riesling, Strathbogie Ranges £14.99 Mac Forbes,Victoria Completely delightful, steely-edged, grapey Riesling. A wonderful surprise. SAUVIGNON BLANC AW32 2006 Highwood Sauvignon Blanc £7.75 South Australia A good example of fresh, zesty Sauvignon. Clean, flavoursome and appealing. Australia continued N N Chile RED CL05 2006 Merlot, Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley £5.75 Bright and vivacious with soft, ripe plum and summer fruit flavours. CL50 2005 Half bottle £2.99 CL04 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Rivas £5.75 Maipo Valley Well-structured and generous example of this classic grape. CL08 2005 Carmenère, Casa Rivas £5.75 Maipo Valley Vigorous, wild black fruit flavours. Concentrated and structured. CL10 2006 The Adnams Selection £7.50 Chilean Estate, Maipo Valley An arresting mix of Cabernet, Shiraz and Carmenère. Full of juicy, ripe black fruit flavours. CL06 2006 Merlot Reserva, Casa Rivas £7.99 Maipo Valley A rich combination of black fruit substance and vigour, with added structure from eight months’ barrel ageing. CL09 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Reserva’ £7.99 Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley Powerful black fruit flavours. Rich and concentrated with a solid structure. CL15 2005 Kuyen,Alvaro Espinoza £11.50 Maipo Valley A vigorous blend of Syrah and Cabernet. Mouthfilling black fruit flavours with lingering substance. CL12 2006 Carmenère Gran Reserva £11.50 Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley Low yields from old vines, and extended oak ageing, have helped shape this powerful example of carmènere. Rich tobacco and black fruit aromas on the nose with berries and damsons on the palate. CL03 2004 Antiyal,Alvaro Espinoza £22.50 Maipo Valley Great depth of colour and flavour, made from organically grown Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah by one of Chile’s finest winemakers. Outstanding. ROSÉ CL11 2006 Rosé, Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley £5.75 Wildly fruity, delicious blackcurrant flavours with exuberant appeal. WHITE CL82 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Casa Rivas £5.75 Maipo Valley Cooled by Pacific winds, the Maipo Valley is in a good situation to ripen Sauvignon Blanc grapes to perfection.This is clean and fresh with aromas of ripe grapefruit and lemon zest. CL52 2006 Half bottle £2.99 CL83 2006 Chardonnay, Casa Rivas £5.75 Maipo Valley Nice balance of oak and a touch of spice. CL85 2006 Chardonnay Reserva, Casa Rivas £7.99 Maipo Valley Butter, vanilla, ripe melons and a touch of citrus fruits balanced by fine oak. CL89 2006 Sauvignon Blanc ‘Gran Araucano’ £13.50 J & F Lurton, Casablanca Valley Remarkable concentration of lime-edged tropical fruit flavours and a touch of spice with added depth from barrel ageing. Argentina RED AG18 2005 Syrah, Bodegas Gouguenheim £6.99 Mendoza Substantial bitter chocolate and plum flavours, rich and full. AG19 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bodegas £6.99 Gouguenheim, Mendoza Vibrant blackcurrant fruit. Rich, powerful and characterful. AG20 2006 Malbec, Bodegas Gouguenheim £6.99 Mendoza Big flavours of cherries and plums with perfect Malbec ‘bite’ on the finish. Impressive. AG21 2006 Merlot, Bodegas Gouguenheim £6.99 Mendoza Leather and rich black fruit flavours. Classic Merlot with South American generosity. AG22 2005 Malbec, Ben Marco, Mendoza £11.99 Rich, plumy black fruit flavours with classic structure. Order the steak! AG17 2005 Malbec, Clos des Andes, Mendoza £13.99 Wonderful concentration of rich, gamey black fruit. Dense and rich with classy oak. WHITE AG86 2006 Torrontés, Rincòn Privado, Mendoza £6.29 Fresh, light and enticing version of this Argentinian grape. Unoaked with aromas of roses and pineapples. AG87 2007 Chardonnay, Bodegas £7.29 Gouguenheim, Mendoza Buttery aromas, ripe melon flavours a touch of citrus and elegant oaky overtones. RED US20 2005 Zinfandel,Walker’s Pass, Napa Valley £10.99 Big, spicy fruit with brambly finish. Perfect Zin. US22 2003 Syrah ‘Trenton Estate’, Joseph £17.99 Swan Vineyards, Russian River Valley Rich black fruit with liquorice undertones.The character of the Syrah shines through in exemplary fashion on the finish. WHITE US86 2006 Fumé Blanc, Ferrari Carano £19.50 Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc with 60% barrel fermentation that gives extra depth and structure. Complex flavours of limes and minerals. US87 2005 Enigma,Terres Rouges £19.99 Sierra Foothills A wonderfully intense blend of Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier. The richness on the palate is balanced by youthful vigour. California RED LE03 2004 Massaya ‘Silver Selection’, Bekaa Valley £11.50 Concentrated red fruit flavours with a gamey edge. RED GR12 2004 Nemea, Domaine Megapanos £11.50 Attica Prunes and black fruit with a solid backbone that derives, unusually, from being matured in native Greek oak casks. WHITE GR10 2007 Santorini, Domaine Hatzidakis £10.99 Delicious citrus flavours with a lingering mineral finish. Reminiscent of Chablis but from a fascinating and beautiful volcanic island in the Aegean. SWEET WHITE GR22 Samos,Vin Doux, Union de Samos £4.75 (Half bottle) A richly sweet mouthful of toffee and fresh peaches with a dry honey finish. Great value. SU26 2005 Chardonnay, Clos de Gat £19.99 Winemaker Eyal Rotem barrel-ages carefully selected batches of Chardonnay from his vineyards in the Ayalon Valley to create this remarkably complex wine. WHITE ML01 2007 Dr. L. Riesling, Loosen Bros, Mosel £6.99 Marvellous example of Mosel Riesling from a great producer. Light and enticing. ML23 2005 Rudesheimer Magdelenenkreuz £12.75 Riesling Spätlese, J Leitz, Rheingau Ripe nectarine flavours with a touch of honey and enlivening acidity on the finish. ML17 2005 Wehlener Sonnenuhr £13.99 Riesling Kabinett Dr. Loosen, Mosel Floral aromatics with a hint of honey, peach and mineral tones. Finishes off-dry. ML07 2006 Maximin-Grünhaüser ‘Abtsberg’ £14.75 Riesling Kabinett,Von Schubert, Ruwer Light but intense aromas of cut flowers with the flavours of peaches. Lovely, stylish acidity. ML18 2005 Urziger Wurztgarten, £20.75 Riesling Spätlese, Dr. Loosen, Mosel Fabulous tones of spice, ripe apples and a touch of minerality. Sweet but immensely soft and elegant. ML10 2004 Erdener Prälat, Riesling Auslese £20.99 Dr. Loosen, Mosel (Half bottle) Delicious honeyed intensity with flavours of ripe grapes and minerals. Complex and long. ML25 2006 Maximin-Grünhaüser ‘Abstberg’ £21.50 Riesling Auslese,Von Schubert Irrestibly fragrant, with ripe fruit flavours. Top quality Mosel. WHITE AU01 2006 Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel £9.29 Terrassen, Freie Weingarten,Wachau ‘Federspiel’ denotes wines of elegance and body, along with Grüner Veltliner’s varietal characteristics of cream and pepper. AU02 2006 Riesling, Schloss Gobelsburg £10.75 Kamptal The purity of fruit and cleanliness balance the middle palate beautifully. AU03 2005 Pinot Blanc, Prieler £12.50 Neusiedlersee-Hügelland This Pinot Blanc has a lovely minerally edge to it, is rich in extract with elegant balancing acidity. AU04 2005 Riesling, Gebling,Weingut £14.50 Felsner, Kremstal Purity of flavour and vibrant in its jasmine and honeysuckle aromas. Hedonistic bliss. Lebanon Greece Israel Germany Austria N N SPARKLING WINES OF THE WORLD SK01 Adnams Fizz, Chardonnay Brut, France £7.50 Light and elegant Chardonnay. Appetising, crisp and refreshing. SK17 Gotas de Plata, Brut, La Mancha, Spain £7.50 Made from 100% Airen.This has good fruit and a lively, clean finish.Very jolly. SK03 Prosecco di Conegliano Spumante £8.99 Il Colle,Veneto, Italy Delicious appley flavours and pleasant fruit acidity. Unpretentious but appealing. SK24 Assero Bio Brut, Spain £8.99 Fresh citrus flavours abound in this organic sparking wine. SK10 Jacky Marteau, Crémant de Loire £9.75 Loire, France Made from equal proportions of Chenin, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, this has soft apple fruit with a lively, steely finish. SK19 Beresford, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Brut £9.99 South Australia 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir from their Langhorne Creek estate. Genuinely elegant flavours and a lingering fresh acidity. Great value for money. SK22 2002 Endrizzi Riserva, Brut,Trentino, Italy £11.99 Smoky aromas with clean, dry fruit. Classy bubbly. SK13 Green Point, Domaine Chandon £12.99 South Australia Toast and yeast aromas lead on to a clean, delicately fruity palate. SK11 2001 Nyetimber, Classic Blend £28.99 West Sussex A very fine English sparkling wine made from the classic Champagne varieties of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.Well balanced and interestingly complex. ROSÉ SK20 Adnams Fizz, Rosé Brut, France £7.50 Deliciously pink in colour. Aromas and flavours of crushed strawberries. A perfect apéritif. SK18 Gotas de Plata, Rosado Brut, La Mancha £7.50 Pink and attractively fruity with a clean, dry finish. RED AR70 ‘Peppertree’ Sparkling Shiraz, Mitchell £14.99 Clare Valley A blend of vintages from the Peppertree Vineyard going back over 20 years. Deeply flavoured and delicious red sparkling wine. CHAMPAGNE CH01 Adnams Champagne, Brut £17.99 Fresh, yeasty aromas with stylish elegance of flavour.A delicious blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. CH80 Half bottle £9.99 CH02 Alain Bergère, Reserve Brut £18.99 Attractive biscuity aromas and characterful Pinot Meunier fruit, from a small, friendly family estate. Shows what benefit bottle age can have on good champagne. CH19 Le Mesnil, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs £22.50 Brut Classic elegance with fruity undertones. CH18 Henri Billiot,‘Cuvée de Resérve’ Brut £24.99 There’s 80% Pinot Noir in this wine and this is evident in a lovely grip and richness that finishes with bright, minerally fruit. CH03 Billecart-Salmon,Brut £28.99 Delicious, beautifully balanced, classic Champagne, from a family-owned ‘Grande Marque’. CH81 Half bottle £16.50 CH11 Jacques Selosse, ‘Cuvée Brut Origine’ £62.50 The most exciting Champagne that we have tasted in a long time. Biodynamically produced, this hits the heights of subtle complexity. (Very limited quantities of other wines from this superlative producer are available on request. Please contact Rob Chase on 01502 727270) CH07 Krug, Grande Cuvée £99.00 Supreme! Nutty, toasty and biscuity aromas, carried through on the palate. Sheer elegance; and a classic. VINTAGE CH26 2000 Alain Bergère, Reserve Brut £26.99 A very fine mousse, lively biscuity aromas and a delicate lingering mineral-edged palate. Recommended. CH04 1998 Cuvée ‘N.F.’ Brut, Billecart-Salmon £56.99 Richness and power combined with elegance and finesse. Incredibly stylish and complex. CH10 1999 Dom Perignon, Möet et Chandon £100.70 Elegant yet full, distinct hint of yeast and toasty maturity. Great length, powerful to the finish. ROSÉ CH70 The Adnams Selection Champagne £19.99 Rosé Brut Aromas of red fruits, lively and fresh on the palate. CH25 Alain Bergère, Rosé Brut £20.75 Soft strawberry appeal; fresh, lively aromas. A gentle rounded edge to clean fruit flavours. CH71 Daniel Dumont, Rosé Brut £24.50 Hints of strawberries on the nose. Full and clean with a zingy finish. CH05 Billecart-Salmon, Rosé Brut £44.99 Our favourite ‘salmon-pink’.Tasty Pinot fruit, appetising elegance with stylish character. CH82 Half bottle £22.99 Champagne & Sparkling Wines N N N THE ADNAMS SELECTION SHERRIES SH01 Adnams Fino, Pale Dry £7.50 Fresh, dry Fino, with elegance and substance. A fine apéritif. SH02 Adnams Amontillado, Pale Medium Dry £7.50 Traditional, soft, medium-dry, with attractive nutty length of flavour. SH03 Adnams Oloroso, Rich Cream £7.50 True fruitcake richness, raisined warmth of flavour, luscious and old-fashioned. MANZANILLA AND OTHER RARE SHERRIES SH04 Manzanilla ‘Aurora’, Pedro Romero £9.75 The tang of the sea air, hints of the finest salted almonds, lovely depth of flavour. SH06 Oloroso Seco ‘Vina el Alamo’ £11.50 Pedro Romero Burnished amber in colour, with a combination of nut and fruitcake aromas. Spicy depth of flavour and dry finish. SH05 Amontillado Fino, ‘Viña El Alamo’ £16.99 Pedro Romero Deliciously complex aromas of nuts and dried figs. Appetising intensity of savoury flavours. PORT & SIMILAR PO01 Adnams Ruby Port £9.99 Soft and rich – a traditional ruby port. PO02 2001 Quinta do Crasto, £11.99 Late Bottled Vintage Deliciously intense, full flavoured and long. Powerful and peppery, with ripe flavours of raisins and dried figs. PO90 1999 Half bottle £5.99 PO07 1996 Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim £24.99 Deep and intense ruby colour, impressive structure, finely balanced. PO03 2001 Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port £27.75 Luscious flavours of conserved black fruits with mouth-coating tannic substance. AZ32 2002 Potsorts,Yarra Yerring £29.99 Yarra Valley,Victoria Australian winemaking genius, Dr. Bailey Carrodus, uses Douro grape varieties to create this fascinating homage to great port. TAWNY PORT PO52 Warre’s ‘Otima’ 10-Year-Old £12.50 Tawny (50cl) Beautiful dark amber in colour with the rich, sweet, flavours of dried fruits and nuts. MADEIRA PO54 Sercial, 5-Year-Old, Cossart £14.50 Gordon (50cl) Delicious nutty complexity and delicately soft fruit. Enduring pleasure. Sherries & Port Half Bottles & Magnums Half Bottles and 50cls FRENCH COUNTRY SWEET WINE FW95 Muscat de Frontignan, Château de la Peyrade £5.99 FW99 2005 The Adnams Selection Fine Dessert Wine, £7.50 Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, La Collection Plaimont (50cl) LOIRE LW92 2006 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine, Cuvée Prestige, £3.99 Serge Saupin LW90 2006 Touraine Sauvignon ‘Les Collines’, £3.99 Domaine de la Bergerie, J. Marteau LW93 2006 Pouilly-Fumé ‘Fine Caillottes’, J. Pabiot £6.29 LW94 2005 Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron £8.99 RHONE RR90 2005 Château du Grand Moulas, Côtes-du-Rhône, £3.99 M. Ryckwaert RR91 2004 Crozes Hermitage, Etienne Barret £5.75 SWEET WINE RW91 2005 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, £7.99 Domaine Perrin ALSACE AL90 2006 Gewürztraminer, Cave de Pfaffenheim £4.99 BEAUJOLAIS BB92 2006 Fleurie ‘Roches du Vivier’, £7.50 Domaine Berrod RED BURGUNDY BR90 2006 Pinot Noir Bourgogne £5.99 Rouge ‘l’Harmonie’, J-M. Brocard WHITE BURGUNDY BW90 2006 Chablis, Domaine £6.50 de l’Harmonie, J-M Brocard RED BORDEAUX CR95 2005 Château Crecy, Bordeaux Rouge £3.50 CR96 2006 Château Haut Valentin, St.Emilion £5.75 CR93 2003 Château Chantelys, Médoc £6.29 CR94 2002 Château Falfas, Côtes de Bourg £6.29 SWEET WHITE BORDEAUX CW51 2003 Château la Chartreuse, Sauternes £11.50 CW56 1994 Château Coutet, Barsac, £18.99 1er Cru Classé (50cl) CW94 2003 Château Rabaud Promis, 1er Cru Classé £19.50 GERMANY ML10 2004 Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese, Dr. Loosen, £20.99 Mosel SPAIN DESSERT WINE SW06 2004 Molino Real Mountain Wine, £25.50 Malaga Telmo Rodriguez (50cl) ITALY DESSERT WINE IW35 2006 Masetto Dulcis Vigneti delle Dolomiti, £17.50 Endrizzi IR43 2003 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico £24.50 I Castei (50cl) GREECE DESSERT WINE GR22 Samos,Vin Doux, Union de Samos £4.75 NEW ZEALAND DESSERT WINE NZ90 2005 Late Harvest Riesling, Forrest Estate, £8.99 Marlborough CHILE CL50 2005 Merlot, Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley £2.99 CL52 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Casa Rivas, £2.99 Maipo Valley PORT PO90 1999 Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage £5.99 TAWNY PORT PO52 Warre’s ‘Otima’ 10-Year-Old Tawny (50cl) £12.50 MADEIRA PO54 Sercial, 5-Year-Old, Cossart Gordon (50cl) £14.50 CHAMPAGNE CH80 The Adnams Selection Champagne Brut £9.99 CH81 Billecart-Salmon Brut £16.50 ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE CH82 Billecart-Salmon Rosé Brut £22.99 Magnums and Bigger RHONE EM02 1999 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, £45.00 Domaine Bois de Boursan CLARET CR51 2000 Château Chantelys, Médoc £27.00 CHAMPAGNE CH90 The Adnams Selection Champagne Brut £39.75 CH91 Billecart-Salmon Brut £57.50 JEROBOAM CH92 The Adnams Selection Champagne Brut £95.00 Half Bottles & Magnums continued |
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