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Wine is bottled poetry.
Robert Louis Stevenson
We pride ourselves on offering a carefully selected wine list with options
to suit all budgets and palates. The list is deliberately constructed so as
to complement our menu, and if you are in any way unsure, our front of
house staff will be happy to assist.
Wine is sunlight held together by water.
Galileo Galilei
Contents
Wine by the Glass _______________________________________ 1
Champagne & Sparkling Wine _____________________________ 3
White _________________________________________________ 5
France _______________________________________________ 6
Rest of Europe ________________________________________ 6
South Africa __________________________________________ 9
South America ________________________________________ 9
Australasia __________________________________________ 10
Rosé _________________________________________________ 11
Dessert Wine __________________________________________ 11
Red __________________________________________________ 12
France ______________________________________________ 13
Rest of Europe _______________________________________ 14
South Africa _________________________________________ 16
South America _______________________________________ 16
Australasia __________________________________________ 17
United States ________________________________________ 17
1
Wine by the Glass
Champagne & Sparkling 125ml Glass
Gusbourne Brut Reserve, England, 2015 Pinot Noir dominated, aged for 28 months for that toasty finish
10
Champagne Lallier Grand Cru Brut NV Extremely classy champagne with golden yellow robe. Very buttery and brioche aromas.
10.5
Gusbourne Rosé, England, 2015 Ripe strawberries, cherries, floral nose
12.5
White Wine 175ml Glass
Sauvignon Blanc, Circumstance, Stellenbosch Often described as the Pouilly Fume of Stellenbosch, stunning!
8
Torrontes, Amauta Absoluto Almost Alsatian in style, this lemongrass, ginger and rose-petal scented wine is the perfect match for subtly spiced food.
27
Domaine Nicolas Delfaud, Macon Verze. Organically farmed Chardonnay from a young, dynamic producer Wild yeast ferment in stainless and old oak vats make for a textural yet fresh wine.
11.5
Albarino, El Jardin de Lucia, Rias Baixas Beautifully elegant and complex Albariño from a small estate near Pontevedra.
12
Pouilly Fume, Domaine Bouchie-Chatellier Stunning sauvignon from the grapes ancestral home, textured fine and long
13
Chardonnay Native Grace, England Clean and elegant with crunchy green apple and lemon fruit, long mineral finish
8.5
Rosé Wine 175ml Glass
La Ruchette Dorée, Côtes du Rhône Fruity and full flavoured rosé with redcurrant, wildflower and strawberry fruit characters
6
Henners Native Grace Rose, England Pale dry rose with delicate flavours of wild strawberry and rosehip
8
2
Wine by the Glass
Red Wine 175ml Glass
Chianti Classico, San Felice, Italy The fruit character and complexity of this Chianti Classico is a strong indicator of the high quality fruit at this estate.
9
Nieto Don Nicanor Malbec, Mendoza Dark, dense complex, sweet cranberries, blackberries and rich mocha characters. long intense pure finish with hints of bitter chocolate and spice.
8
Chateau Calvimont, Graves 10.5 Fine-tuned and accomplished Graves from an historic producer.
Rioja Reserva, Gomez Cruzado 13.5 Beautifully ripe fruit with great complexity. This Reserva is the result of a perfect combination of Tempranillo fruit from different terroirs.
Merlot Gran Reserva Tabalí Pedregoso From the exquisite Dom vineyard in western Maipo. In winemaker Felipe Muller's words, "This is one of the best sites in Chile for Bordeaux varietals".
7.5
Sharpham Pinot Noir, England Wild strawberry, cherry with a subtle spice, silky tannins
10
Dessert Wine
La Tunella ‘Noans’, Italy Candied fruits, honey and apricot notes.
6
Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Honeyed top notes, ripe apricot, tropical fruits, lime acidity
6.5
Port
Late Bottled Vintage 5
10-Year-Old Tawny 7
Vintage Port (ask server for details) 9
3
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Champagne
Champagne Lallier Grand Cru Brut NV Extremely classy champagne with golden yellow robe. Very buttery and brioche aromas.
65
Perrier Jouët Peaches, exotic fruits, honey and citrus fruits
65
Taittinger Light and elegant
67
Laurent Perrier Subtle citrus, toast and spice
73
Bollinger Full flavoured, biscuit, bread and weighty
82
Krug Creamy, rich, hazelnut, spice
260
English Sparkling Wine
Henners Native Grace Extremely limited cuvee from a superb vineyard in East Sussex
60
Gusbourne Brut Reserve, 2015 Pinot Noir dominated, aged for 28 months for that toasty finish
60
Gusbourne Rosé 2015 Redcurrants and cherries, brioche, richly textured
75
4
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Rose Champagne
Perrier Jouët Blason Rosé Raspberry, wild strawberry, violet and rose petal
97
Laurent Perrier Rosé Raspberry, redcurrant and subtle brioche
97
Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé Delicate, rich & voluptuous
290
Vintage Champagne
Bollinger Grande Année 2007 Rich, weighty, stone fruit and cream
140
Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 Brioche and white peaches, fresh, open, complex
210
Dom Perignon 2009 Smooth, creamy, toasty
240
5
France - White
Alsace
Gewürztraminer, Cave de Cleebourg Exotic, unctuous, spice, ripe lychee and lemongrass
37
Riesling Reserve, Cave de Turckheim Dry, french riesling, complex fruit hint of kerosene, long finish
31
Loire Valley
Sancerre, Domaine de la Grande Maison Original Sauvignon, gooseberry, zesty, herbaceous
42
Pouilly Fume, Domaine Bouchie-Chatellier Stunning sauvignon from the grapes ancestral home, textured fine and long
55
Southern France
Sauvignon Blanc, Marquis de Lissac, Pays d’Oc Fresh, herbaceous, citrus notes, mineral finish
29
Viognier, Terre de Lumiere, Pays d’Oc Elegant, acacia blossom, white peaches, orange blossom
27
Picpoul de Pinet Domaine de Morin Langaran White peach, apricot kernel and zesty lime peel, silky mouthfeel, crisp, vibrant acidity
32
La Combe de Grinou Blanc IGP Perigord Light crisp sauvignon, notes of apple with a lovely citrus element
32
6
France - White
Burgundy
Chablis, Domaine Vincent Dampt Rich, sensuous, stone fruit, marzipan
45
Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Domaine Vincent Dampt Citrus, orchard fruit, seashell minerality and a rich creaminess
55
Pouilly-Fuisse Moulin du Pont Maison Auvigue Complex and expressive, weighty orchard fruits and spice
59
Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Maison Dampt Powerful, rich and muscular, relatively dry and explosive finish
90
Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Henri Darnat Feminine, light, fresh and perfumed
85
Meursault “Clos du Cromin”, Olivier Leflaive Rich and weighty, fleshy, fresh almonds, white flowers and spice
Domaine Nicolas Delfaud, Macon Verze. Organically farmed Chardonnay from a young, dynamic producer Wild yeast ferment in stainless and old oak vats make for a textural yet fresh wine.
85 44
Rest of Europe - White
Italy
Amatore Bianco, Verona Intense citrus and tropical fruit aromas
30
Gavi di Gavi, Fratelli Antonio e Raimondo Ripe pear, white flowers, pretty and perfumed
37
7
Pinot Grigio, Monte Vento Expressive, acacia blossom, orchard fruit
29
8
Rest of Europe - White
Spain
Oak Aged Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Zugober Rich, elegant, fruit and spice. White blossom aromatics spiked with cinnamon
39
Albarino, El Jardin de Lucia, Rias Baixas Beautifully elegant and complex Albariño from a small estate near Pontevedra.
50
Germany
Riesling Thanisch Estate Riesling ‘Kabinett’ Flinty on the nose, plump stone fruit, wet stone
49
England
Chardonnay, Henners Native Grace Clean and elegant, crunchy green apple and lemon, long mineral finish
34
9
South Africa – White
Chenin Blanc, Illusion, Paarl Fresh green apple, floral
25
Sauvignon Blanc, Circumstance, Stellenbosch Often described as the Pouilly Fume of Stellenbosch, stunning!
34
Chardonnay Nelson Estate, Paarl Rich, creamy, subtle vanilla, concentrated
42
South America - White
Argentina
Chardonnay, Ruca Malen, Mendoza Ripe stone fruit, crisp citrus, toasty notes of caramel and vanilla
Torrontes, Amauta Absoluto Almost Alsatian in style, this lemon-grass, ginger and rose-petal scented wine is the perfect match for subtly spiced food
36 27
Chile
Sauvignon Blanc, Panul Estate Vibrant. Zesty, herbaceous and extremely fresh
24
Sauvignon Blanc, Rosario Estate Explosive passion fruit, zippy acidity, vibrant and refreshing
32
10
Australasia – White
New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc, Lofthouse Estate, Marlborough Grassy, fresh, invigorating, nettle leaf and citrus
37
Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus Estate, Marlborough Intense, aromatic, herbaceous and mineral
41
Australia
Beginning Chardonnay, The Lane, Adelaide Hills Burgundian-style Chardonnay, citrus, creamy, smoky toasted cashews on the finish
50
Semillon, Field of Mars, Keith Tulloch, Hunter Valley Lower alcohol 11%, incredibly rich, lovely acidity, citrus oil
55
11
Rosé Wine
La Brouette Rosé, Pays d’Oc, France Red fruits dominate, wild strawberry & fruit drop
22
Henners, Native Grace, Rose, England Pale dry rose with delicate flavours of wild strawberry and rosehip
34
La Ruchette Doree Cotes du Rhone, France Fruity and full flavoured rosé with redcurrant, wildflower and strawberry fruit characters
24
Chateau Gairoird Rose Cotes de Provence, France Organic, fresh aromas of grapefruit, peach and strawberry with floral notes
34
Dessert Wine
Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand (half
bottle) Honeyed top notes, ripe apricot, tropical fruits, lime acidity
35
La Tunella ‘Noans’ Italy (half bottle) Candied fruits, honey, apricot notes
45
Chateau Briatte, Sauternes, France (half bottle) Gently aromatic meadow sweet nose, honeyed orchard fruit
37
12
France - Red
Southern France
Cabernet/Merlot, La Brouette, Pays d’Oc Fresh, ripe fruit, silky with a long tasty finish
22
Chateau Coulon, Corbieres Rouge (organic) Concentrated, savoury, herbs with lovely morello cherry note
30
Merlot, Domaine St Estève Baked Plum fruit, spicy and long
26
Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Saissac Concentrated, cedar-spice and blackcurrant
28
Grenache, Les Oliviers, Pays d’Oc Ripe red berry with a touch of spice
30
Beaujolais
Beaujolais-Villages, La Cave de la Croisee, P Ferraud & Fils Elegant, light, harmonious and cherry rich
34
Loire
Domaine du Pre Semele Sancerre Rouge Cherry, fresh raspberry, touch of spicy oak. unfiltered
49
13
France - Red
Rhone Valley
Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge ‘Les Becs Fins’, Tardieu-Laurent Balanced, generous and appetising. sweet fruited, cedar notes and spice.
39
Crozes Hermitage, “Le Millepertuis”, Guyot Fresh, spiced, dried herbs, dark plum and damson fruit.
47
Côte-Rôtie, Tardieu-Laurent White pepper nose, smoked fruit palate.
90
Chateau Maucoil Chateauneuf-du-pape Made from organically grown grapes, ripe, spicy fruit, red berry
60
Bordeaux
Château La Fleur des Graves Candied red and black fruit, sweet and ripe, rich and supple, succulent.
45
Chateau Calvimont, Graves Fine-tuned and accomplished Graves from an historic producer.
47
Corney & Barrow Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, harmonious and long.
68
Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux, Moulis Deliciously fruity, juicy blackcurrant, ripe and round.
70
Château L'Aurage, Cotes de Castillon Beautifully weighted, silk-textured, black and red fruit. Opulent.
80
Château Trotanoy 2007 Deliciously fat fruited, ripe and full. Masculine.
220
14
France - Red
Burgundy
Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau Burnt cherries, raspberries and five spice
43
Pommard, Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau Deliciously fat fruited, ripe and full. Masculine
85
Gevrey Chambertin, Vielles Vignes, Rossignol Trapet Power and richness from the off. Mocha-enriched cherry compote and blueberries
90
Beaune 1er Cru, Theurons Very aromatic, generous fruit, excellent balance, smooth tannins
85
Rest of Europe - Red
Spain
Rioja Joven, Altos de Barroja Juicy, fruit-driven, dark cherry fruit and subtle spice
32
Psi, Dominio del Pingus, Ribera del Duero Cherries, plums and blueberry, mineral notes
55
Rioja Reserva, Gomez Cruzado Beautifully ripe fruit with great complexity.This Reserva is the result of a perfect combination of Tempranillo fruit from different terroirs.
54
15
Rest of Europe - Red
Italy
Amatore Rosso, Verona Over ripe fruit flavours, spicy note with soft tannins
30
Barbera d'Alba, Fratelli Antonio Raimondo Perfumed, seductive, a dark-fruited beauty, red cherries and forest fruits
32
Chianti Classico, San Felice, Italy The fruit character and complexity of this Chianti Classico is a good indicator of the high quality
37
Barolo ‘La Tartufaia’, Giulia Negri Redcurrant and blackberry, cherries and minerals
75
Amarone Classico Terre di Cariano Cecilia Beretta Brooding and intense, this stunning Amarone recently won the ultimate 3 bicchieri award
90
Sassicaia, 2011 Complex red fruit, rich & dense yet harmonious with sweet, balanced tannins
275
England
Sharpham Pinot Noir Wild strawberry, cherry with a subtle spice, silky tannins
42
16
South Africa - Red
Merlot, Bainskloof Estate, Breede River Super fruity, easy drinking, rich dark fruit and mocha notes
29
Cabernet Sauvignon, Kirstenbosch, Paarl Dark plum, perfumed, seductive, rich and weighty
30
Pinotage, Illusion, Paarl Mulberry, black fruit, provincial herbs
34
Shiraz, Nelson Estate, Paarl Elegant, spiced fruit richness, dark fruit, rich mocha notes and smoke
47
Mantlepiece Cinsault, Coastal Region Heady aromas of plum, damson, star anise and hoisin sauce
24
Mont du Toit, Hawequas, Western Cape Dark fruit with warm spice, complimented by a lovely freshness
42
South America - Red
Chile
Merlot, Panul Estate Easy drinking, rich, juicy, dark plum
24
Merlot Gran Reserva Tabalí Pedregoso From the equisite Dom vineyard in western Maipo. In winemaker Felipe Muller's words, "This is one of the best sites in Chile for Bordeaux varietals".
29
Agua Santa Reserva Pinot Noir Luis Felipe Edwards This is a smooth, supple Pinot Noir with fine tannins and a long finish
48
Peru
Syrah, Intipalka, Ica Valley Dark berry, forest floor, lightly spiced
48
17
South America - Red
Argentina
Nieto Don Nicanor Malbec, Mendoza Dark, dense complex, sweet cranberries, blackberries and rich mocha characters. long intense pure finish with hints of bitter chocolate and spice.
35
Malbec, Bodega Ruca Malen, Mendoza Massive weight. Intense, spicy, liquorice and white pepper
37
Australasia – Red
Australia
Shiraz, Southerly, South East Ripe, elegant, spiced dark berries, baked plum and white pepper
32
Shiraz, Kester, Keith Tulloch, Hunter Valley Dense plum, currant. Fruit with savoury spice, earthy
64
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Trouble, Barossa Valley Dark chocolate and raspberry notes, forest floor
59
New Zealand
Pinot Noir, Eradus Estate, Marlborough Silky, smooth, ripe and balanced. Dark, perfumed fruit, floral
48
United States – Red
Cabernet Sauvignon Cakebread Cellars Fruit driven, weighty, dense laden with cassis
100