Adnams Cellar & Kitchen

Adnams Cellar & Kitchen

 

* Red Wines
* White Wines
* Rosé Wines
* Sparkling Wines & Champagne
* Fine Wines & En Primeur
* Fortified Wines
* Wine Cases

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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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