White Wines, Spring/Summer 2008
South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc, Steenbok. 175ml Glass £3.75: 250ml £4.50: Bottle £13.00
A lovely Sauvignon, with typically zesty citrus aromas and flavours of lemon and green apples. Plenty of mouthwatering acidity.
Chardonnay, Rocheburg 175ml Glass £3.75: 250ml £4.50: Bottle £13.00
Full bodied, but not oaked although slightly buttery, this delightful wine displays youthful fresh lemon, melon and white plum aromas and flavours. Great with creamy chicken and seafoods.
France
Muscadet Sevre et Maine “Sur Lie” Chateau de Chasseloir: Bottle £15
Having undergone some extended ageing on the lees of fermentation, giving full yeasty fresh fruit flavours. Produced in small quantities from hundred year-old vines; good weight and complexity. Exceptional partner to fish, and a delightful aperitif.
Chardonnay, Macon Lugny Les Charmes: Bottle £18
From the Macon region in Southern Burgundy, the "Les Charmes" vineyard is specially prized for the age of its vines, some as old as 100 years, and its exceptional southern exposure. Dry, elegant fruitiness and nuttiness typify this wine. Will partner full flavoured fish and chicken dishes.
England
Becketts Vineyard, Devizes Estate Blend: Bottle 14 (Special Price)
We are so happy to be supporting an English Wine producer, and you will not be disappointed. Sit outside on a warm evening enjoying a bottle of this clean, fresh light- medium bodied wine. Typically crisp acidity balanced with tangy apples, lime and lemons. Look out for a hint of cut grass aroma
Australia
Viognier , Commissioners Block; Bottle £16
Aromatic,wonderful floral aromas of honeysuckle and a hint of musk. Soft stone fruit, apricots in particular. Well rounded, with balance of fruit and acidity. Great structure and a lovely lingering finish. Will compliment all rich creamy dishes beautifully.
Champagne, Chanterre
A lovely blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay giving a light elegant sparkler with soft full flavour
Red Wines, Spring/Summer 2008
South Africa
Shiraz, Rocheburg 175ml Glass £3.75: 250ml £4.50: Bottle £13.00
Dry with medium tannin and a full body. A great balance of black cherries, dark plum and sweet vanilla make this a wonderful accompaniment to steak and duck dishes.
Argentina
Shiraz/Malbec, Avanti, 175ml Glass £3.75: 250ml £4.50: Bottle £13.00
Full bodied and with firm tannins, complimented by blackberried fruits and dark plums/black cherry. Mouth warming and will go nicely with Steak and Lamb dishes.
France
Gamay, Brouilly, Bottle £21
Brouilly is one of the 10 “Crus” of Beaujolais (the largest and most southerly). We are not talking weak and weary light bodied rubbish here: this wine shows concentrated sweet fruits, strawberry with spice and a floral edge. An absolute delight, and enjoy with Pork and our lovely cheeses.
New Zealand
Pinot Noir, Mount Riley, Bottle £28
Ripe strawberry and cherry flavours are complemented by light violet aromas and a hint of pepper. A fresh, approachable wine with fine balance and structure. Great as an aperitif or with chicken, game, red meat and pasta.
“Mount Riley’s Seventeen Valley Wines are newly emergent, icon wines from New Zealand. The Pinot Noir is superb. These stylish wines are delicious. Beautifully balanced and impeccably crafted. They are, simply, world class.” Christopher Stevens MW
Australia
Old Vine Grenache, Simon Hackett, Bottle £19
Juicy, cherry fruit with a dash of pepper and spice together with a touch of chocolate pretty much sums up this old-vine Grenache from McLaren Vale. An excellent value wine from this prime growing region. Partner this with beef, duck and lamb dishes as well as mature cheddar.
Chile
Carmenere Reserva, Ventisquero, Bottle £15
Vina Ventiquero is Chile's most awarded winery. This is an excellent Carménère of an intense and deep red colour. Aromas of plums and species, mixed with chocolate and vanilla hints resulting from ageing in barrels