House Wine

1.         Pinot Grigio Delle Dolomiti, 2006/7 (Italy) £14.25

Elegant, dry Pinot Grigio with apple and banana fruit aromas,

floral lift in the mouth, and a clean, crisp finish.  Great for lunch!

2.         Siete Soles Semillon / Chardonnay, 2006/7 (Chile) £14.25

Ripely rounded, with soft, tropical fruit and a very smooth style.

A succulent, easy drinking wine.        

3.         Siete Soles Cabernet / Merlot, Casablanca, 2006/7 (Chile) £14.25

Ripe red fruit aromas with notes of toast, tobacco and chocolate.

Medium bodies and well-balanced, with a pleasant, smooth aftertaste.

4.         Rose Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Rita, 2006/7 (Chile) £14.25

            A full, fruity rosé showing vibrant ripe berry flabours and plenty of

           weight in the mouth.

All House Wines are also available by the Glass

175ml Glass - £3.50  250ml Glass - £4.95

Champagne

30.       Mercier Brut £34.50

France’s favourite brand, from the same company that owns

Moet et Chandon and Veuve Clicquot.

31.       Deutz, Brut Classic £38.95

Very much for those ‘in the know’; beautifully pure, elegant wine,

with a refreshing lemony aroma and a delicate mousse. Dry and with

plenty of substance.

32.       BOLLINGER, Special Cuvee £60.00

            The cream of the crop from Champagne's most quality concious

            producer.

White Wines

France         

5.         Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine, sur lie, Château du Cléray 2006 £24.00

The undoubted best accompaniment to shellfish and good with fish

 in general. Refreshing, zesty mineral flavours with a hint of saltiness.

6.         Chablis 2006, Domaine Brocard £24.50

From 60 year old Chardonnay vines; their deep roots picking up

mineral trace elements, adding to the complexity and character of the

wine. Its richness and fruitiness reflects the mineral, chalky soil.

7.         Sancerre ‘Les Boffants’, Charles Dupuy £24.50

Herbaceous, grassy Sauvignon fruit with all the flinty mineral style

of the Loire.  The traditional wine for goat's cheese.

Italy

8.         Pinot Grigio £18.75

Completely different style than the house Pinot Grigio;  deep tasting

 round and substantial. Great with chicken.

9.         Soave £16.75

            Famous Venetian wine; soft and generous with ripe orchard fruit flavours.

New Zealand

10.       Colefield Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 £23.25

            Unique Marlborough terroir reflected in the ripe herbal notes of this

zingy wine.

South Africa

11.      Kanu Chenin Blanc (Unwooded) 2006 £16.00

           Crisp apple-scented fruit. Drinks well with salads and light, cold dishes.

Chile

12.       Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc £19.50

            A ripe wine with a strong taste of berries and a hint of mint.

Red Wines

France

13.       Ropiteau Pino NoirVin de Pays d’Oc £21.00

A subtle yet spicy wine with notes of morello cherries and blackcurrant.

14.       Fleurie, Le Roitltet Henry Fessey 2006 £21.50

            Henry Fessey continues to supply an exceptional range of wine.

A wonderful wine for any occasion.

15.       Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Belland 2006 £28.00

Gentle Burgundy with aromatic notes of plum and strawberry. The

perfect partner to duck and pâté.

27.       Chateau Bellegrave Pauillac £46.50

  From the best appellation of Bordeaux, home to the great Château

  Lafite, Château Latour and Château Mouton-Rothschild. Pauillac

  wines have an opulent bouquet with aromas of blackcurrant and

  cedar when they age. This is a very good example starting to

  open up and drink nicely.

28.       Chateau Teyssier 2004 £42.00

             A wealth of intense plumy fruit develops with deep, rich

            succulence on the palate.  A beautiful balance of elegenance and

            vitality.       

29.       Chateau Beau-Site £43.50

            Wonderful dark berry flavours of the Merlot show well from one of

            St. Estephe's great properties.

Italy

16.       Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico 2006, Masi £20.00

Light and cherry touched. Perfect for light pasta dishes.

17.       Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Barrique Aged 2006 £15.50

A good combination of robust and velvety texture with sumptuous

 fruit flavour. Nice wine for pork and lighter game.

18.       Pèppoli Chianti Classico, Antinori 2005/6 £27.00

Distinguished single vineyard Chianti from Italy’s best producer.

You can taste the quality in its fruit weight and balance. Great with

hearty rustic dishes.

Spain

19.       Rioja 2004/5 £20.00

Lively nose with notes of red fruit seasoned by slightly spiced sweet

vanilla. Very fruity on the palate with smooth tannins.        

20.       Reserva Rioja £37.00

Vivid dark ruby colour. Intense bouquet of forest fruits and sweet spice.

Good concentration on the palate with smooth tannins.

21.       Redbank Long Paddock Shiraz 2005 £17.25

Typical sweet middle followed by a dry finish.  Bouncy companion to

most red meats and stews.

22.       Jim Barry, The Cover Drive, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 £23.25

Powerful, deep, round red for winter from Australia’s famous

Coonawarra region. Begging for a steak or something beefy.

New Zealand

23.       Fern Wood, North Island Red £27.00

            An intriguing Merlot with a firm structure and generous appealing berry

and light spiced fruit characters.   

South Africa

24.       Kanu Rockwood (Shiraz/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon) 2004 £17.25

Dark chocolate and raspberry, complimented by the peppery notes

of Shiraz. Soft, velvety texture with lively fruit that ends in a long

dry finish. Suits steak.

25.       Cloof, Cabernet / Pinotage / Shiraz 2004 £24.25

The soft berry fruits of Cabernet, the structure and spice of Pinotage,

the gorgeous opulence of Shiraz  set against the elegance of French Oak.

Try it with game and venison.

USA

26.       Cabernet Zinfandel £20.25

This rich wine blends flavours of dark cherry and blackberry with a

hint of black pepper.

When one vintage ceases to be available, the next suitable one will be offered.

All table and quality wines have an alcoholic content of between 7 and 15%.

ALL PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF VAT AT THE STANDARD RATE