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Established in 2000 by Birgitta and Graham Burling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSE WINES

 

 

 

1)

Le Serrana Macabeo

 

£11.95

 

Spain, 2007  

 

175 ml Glass; £3.35

Beautifully freash with lush tropical fruit characters and a crisp mouth watering finish.

 

2)

La Serrana Tempranillo

 

£11.75

 

Spain, 2007

 

175 ml Glass; £3.35

Classic Tempranillo notes of dark cherry and blackcurrent are prevalent on the nose, lifted by a hint of dried flowers and sweet spice.

 

 

WHITES

 

 

3)

Les Fontanelles Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays d'Oc    

 

£13.95

 

France, 2004/05

 

 

This is an excellent cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. Penetrating aromatics of freshly cut grass & elderflower fruit flavors.

 

4)

Pinot Grigio, Pasqua, Veneto

 

£14.95

 

Italy, 2004/05

 

  

Fruity & aromatic, this deliciously crisp, light & zingy wine shows refreshing apricot fruit flavors.

 

5)

Les Argelieres Chardonnay

 

£15.50

 

France, 2004

 

 

A full, buttery white full of pure chardonnay fruit. Flavors of melon and butter are in abundance &are balanced by a crisp spicy finish. A wine to put many white burgundies to shame.

 

6)

Marques de Caceres Rioja Blanco

 

£15.95

 

Spain, 2004

 

 

A superb white Rioja in the modern style with a complex and distinctive full
flavor, dry and slightly nutty. Floral hints on the nose belie the touch of honey
on the palate.

 

7)

Fairleigh Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

 

£18.95

 

New Zealand, 2005

 

 

Ripe, lemony & zesty with an exquisite bouquet of elderflower & fresh gooseberries & a long mouth-watering finish.

 

8)

Chablis, Domaine Vocoret, Burgundy

 

£21.95

 

France, 2004

 

 

A steely dry Chablis from an acclaimed producer, a good depth of mineral complexity overlaid by a lovely racy texture
of lemons & grapefruits.

 

9)

Pouilly Fumé Rabichottes, Loire Valley

 

£23.50

 

France, 2004

 

 

Patrice Bailly crafts his Fumé from vines up to 40 years old. Crammed with fragrant
citrus & gooseberry fruit balanced by flinty minerally freshness.

 

10)

Sancerre, Roger Neveu, Loire Valley

 

£26.50 

 

France, 2004

 

 

A Sancerre from a great vintage, beautifully balanced with grassy aromatic fruit character & a lively, tangy finish.

 

11)

Meursault, 1er Cru Blagny Louis Latour, Burgundy

 

£39.95

 

France, 2002

 

 

A classic from the quality Latour stable. Deliciously dry with nutty, buttery
Spiciness and a rich texture.

 

12)

Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Blain Gangnard, Burgundy

 

£39.95

 

France, 2001

 

 

Reckoned to be one of the very best white burgundy producers, this wine from Gangard possesses all the great qualities - crisp lemon & orange fruit, a steely mineral structure & a long elegant finish.

 

 

REDS

 

 

13)

Merlot Marchenesi, Veneto

 

£12.95

 

Italy, 2004

 

 

This Merlot from Veneto is typically soft, fruited and easy to drink, with a lovely plumy richness.

 

14)

Swartland Pinotage

 

£13.95

 

South Africa, 2005

 

 

A robust, luscious wine with juicy fruit, lively cherry & blueberry flavors with a mouth-watering finish.

 

15)

Griffin Vineyards Shiraz

 

£15.75

 

Australia, 2003

 

 

A superb Aussie Shiraz with masses of juicy blackcurrant & plum fruit & a charismatic, smooth, spicy & peppery finish.

 

16)

Rioja D'Avalos Berberana, Rioja

 

£16.50

 

Spain, 2003

 

 

Made exclusively from Tempranillo this Rioja is jam-packed with fruit & vanilla & a well balanced mellow finish.

 

17)

Alamos Malbec, Mendoza

 

£17.50

 

Argentina, 2004

 

 

This Malbec oozes dried raisiny fruit character and has ripe sweet tannins, resulting in an incredibly approachable wine.

 

18)

Côtes du Rhône, E . Guigal, Rhône Valley

 

£18.50

 

France, 2001/02

 

 

This is the heavyweight master of Côtes du Rhône with a palate of peppery red berry fruits, a warm spicy texture & a long rich finish.

 

19)

Crozes Hermitage, Cave de Tain,  Rhone Valley

 

£19.50

 

France, 2002/03

 

 

Typical of good quality Crozes, this wine offers seductive plum-rich fruit with a hint of smoky spice on the finish.

 

20)

St Emiliom Cave Co-Op,  Bordeaux

 

£21.95  

 

France, 2001

 

 

The distinctive herbaceous, cedary bouquet & generous flavours of this rich fruited St Emilion are testament to this fantastic winery.

 

21)

Montes Alpha Merlot, Rapel Valley

 

£27.50

 

Chile, 2002

 

 

Luscious fruit flavors: cherries, currants, berries & plums with hints of chocolate & spice, all framed by toasty American oak.
Mouthfilling texture, soft but well structured.

 

22)

Muge Rioja Reserva, Rioja

 

£28.95

 

Spain, 2001

 

 

A lovely bouquet of vanilla and straberry aromas that follow through elegantly on the palate. From one of the very best Bodegas in Rioja.

 

23)

Gevery Chambertin,  Burgundy 

 

£41.00

 

France, 2000

 

 

From 40 year old vines this superb Gevery has fantastic pure pinot fruit. A lovley scent
of summer pudding is backed up by a rich mouthfeel and Spicey raspberry fruit.

 

24)

Beaune 1er Cru ‘ Les Cent Vignes’  Albert Morot,  Burgundy

 

  £49.00

 

France, 2000/01

 

 

From one of Beaune’s finest estates. This presents pretty Pinot fruit and elegant, ripe, rounded earthy flavours that are supported
by dusty tannins and great length.

 

 

DESSERT WINE

 

 

25)

Chateau Filhot Sauternes 2eme Cru Classe

 

£25.00 – half bottle

 

Bordeaux, France, 1999/01

 

Glass: £4.75

Quality Sauternes from a fantastic producer, sweet honeyed fruit character, great balance & an elegant finish.

 

 

CHAMPAGNE

 

 

26)

De Telmont Grande Réserve, Champagne

 

£33.00

Medium bodied, crisp & appley, good soft fruits & a classically yeasty style.

 

Glass: £6.00

27)

Oeil de Perdrix Rosé,  Champagne

 

£36.50

Exceedingly pale pink tint. Fine mousse & ripe red fruit of good depth & concentration on the palate. Well-balanced & classically styled, with a pleasing finish.

 

28)

Perrier-Jouët,  Champagne

 

£47.00

Light bodied & displays a lovely weight of soft-apple fruit. An easy drinking, well balanced classic.

 

29)

Krug Grande Cuvée,  Champagne

 

£140.00

Using ruthless selection, & traditional production methods to produce a wine of legendary proportions.

 

 

HALF BOTTLES

 

 

30)

Macon-Lugny, Louis Latour, Burgundy  

 

£9.50

31)

Pouilly Fuisse, Louis Latour, Burgundy

 

£11.95

32)

Ch Meaume, Bordeaux Superior

 

£9.25

33)

Marques de Riscal, Rioja Reserva   

 

£12.95