The Restaurant - Wine Selection
Wine is fantastic on its own, whether it is a fruity Sauvignon Blanc on a summer's afternoon or even a deep red during a winter evening in front of the fire. However, fusing it with fantastic food helps pull out some of the flavours that you may not usually taste whilst drinking it without food.
To help you choose the correct wine with your meal we have graded all of the wines. The reds are graded from an "A" for a light red to an "E" for a heavy one. The whites are graded from "1" for a very dry through to "9" for very sweet.
Enjoy your wine
Ian and Claire
White Wine
1
VALLE ANDINO CHARDONNAY, CENTRAL VALLEY, Chile 2005/6 £10.95
By the glass 175ml £2.75 250ml £3.75
Fresh and lemony with just a hint of oak. (2)
By the glass 175ml £2.75 250ml £3.75
Fresh and lemony with just a hint of oak. (2)
2
SANCERRE LES COLLINETTES, JOSEPH MELLOT, France 2004/5 £19.95
A stylish, crisp Sauvignon with the tell-tale aroma of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavours. (1)
A stylish, crisp Sauvignon with the tell-tale aroma of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavours. (1)
3
CHARDONNAY LANGHE, VILLA LANATA, Italy 2004/5 £13.95
By the glass 175ml £3.50 250ml £4.80
Full, rich modern style with ripe fruit, excellent acidity, and an almost 'New World' style. (2)
By the glass 175ml £3.50 250ml £4.80
Full, rich modern style with ripe fruit, excellent acidity, and an almost 'New World' style. (2)
4
KELL'S EDGE BLEND Y RIESLING-GEWÜRZTRAMINER-FRONTIGNAC, SE AUSTRALIA, Australia NV £10.95
By the glass 175ml £2.75 250ml £3.80
Medium-styled, delightfully floral, grapey character. (4)
By the glass 175ml £2.75 250ml £3.80
Medium-styled, delightfully floral, grapey character. (4)
5
LE MASTER MUSCADET DE SÈVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE, DONATIEN BAHUAUD, France 2002/4 £13.95
By the glass 175ml £3.50 250ml £4.80
A classic Muscadet wine with clear, fresh acidity and a richly aromatic palate. (1)
By the glass 175ml £3.50 250ml £4.80
A classic Muscadet wine with clear, fresh acidity and a richly aromatic palate. (1)
6
CHAPEL DOWN BACCHUS, England 2004/5 £15.75
A zingy, gooseberry-grassy aroma - could almost believe it's Sauvignon Blanc! (2)
A zingy, gooseberry-grassy aroma - could almost believe it's Sauvignon Blanc! (2)
7
CULLINAN VIEW CHENIN BLANC, ROBERTSON, South Africa 2005/6 £11.45
By the glass 175ml £2.85 250ml £3.95
Light and fresh, creamy and round, with a peachy fruit flavour. (3)
By the glass 175ml £2.85 250ml £3.95
Light and fresh, creamy and round, with a peachy fruit flavour. (3)
8
BOLLA PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE, Italy 2005/6 £14.75
By the glass 175ml £3.70 250ml £5.10
Dry with ripe peachy fruit flavours and excellent length. (2)
By the glass 175ml £3.70 250ml £5.10
Dry with ripe peachy fruit flavours and excellent length. (2)
9
CHABLIS GLOIRE DE CHABLIS, J. MOREAU ET FILS, France 2004/5 £19.95
A dry fruity Chablis with typical crisp almost steely Chardonnay fruit. (1)
A dry fruity Chablis with typical crisp almost steely Chardonnay fruit. (1)
10
CASA LA JOYA RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC, COLCHAGUA VALLEY, Italy 2005/6 £12.95
By the glass 175ml £3.25 250ml £4.45
Deliciously ripe with tropical fruits flavour. (2)
By the glass 175ml £3.25 250ml £4.45
Deliciously ripe with tropical fruits flavour. (2)
11
MÂCON-VILLAGES DOMAINE DE LA GRANGE MAGNIEN, LOUIS JADOT, France 2004/5 £15.95
Softer in style than wines from northern Burgundy, this Chardonnay is fresh, dry and full-flavoured. (2)
Softer in style than wines from northern Burgundy, this Chardonnay is fresh, dry and full-flavoured. (2)
12
VILLA MARIA CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, New Zealand 2005/6 £18.95
Intense bouquet of sweet gooseberries laced with citrus leaf characters, supported by a rich fruity acidity. (1)
Intense bouquet of sweet gooseberries laced with citrus leaf characters, supported by a rich fruity acidity. (1)
13
MAPLE GROVE CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA, USA 2005 £13.95
Bright, tropical fruit flavours, ripe, lively acidity and an attractive, toasty dimension. (2)
Bright, tropical fruit flavours, ripe, lively acidity and an attractive, toasty dimension. (2)
14
POUILLY-FUMÉ CUVÉE DU TRONCSEC, JOSEPH MELLOT, France 2002/4 £18.45
Classic gunflint aroma, full of Sauvignon Blanc flavours, with a dry finish. (1)
Classic gunflint aroma, full of Sauvignon Blanc flavours, with a dry finish. (1)
15
FAUSTINO VII RIOJA BLANCO, Spain 2004/5 £14.45
Pure Viura, crisp, apple flavour with a delicate spicy aftertaste. (2)
Pure Viura, crisp, apple flavour with a delicate spicy aftertaste. (2)
16
WYNNS RIESLING, COONAWARRA, Australia 2004/5 £14.95
By the glass 175ml £3.75 250ml £5.15
A delicious, floral palate and a refreshing, lime flavour on the finish. (2)
By the glass 175ml £3.75 250ml £5.15
A delicious, floral palate and a refreshing, lime flavour on the finish. (2)
17
BERRI ESTATES UNOAKED CHARDONNAY, SE AUSTRALIA, Australia 2005/6 £11.75
By the glass 175ml £2.95 250ml £4.05
Fresh and lemony with crisp, ripe acidity and good weight. (2)
By the glass 175ml £2.95 250ml £4.05
Fresh and lemony with crisp, ripe acidity and good weight. (2)
18
STONEHAVEN 'RAT & BULL' CHARDONNAY-VIOGNIER, WRATTONBULLY, Australia 2005 £16.95
Citrus and stone fruit flavours. (3)
Citrus and stone fruit flavours. (3)
19
YARRAMAN ESTATE BLACK CYPRESS SEMILLON, HUNTER VALLEY, Australia 2002 £17.95
Dry, zesty and aromatic. (2)
Dry, zesty and aromatic. (2)
20
FINCA FLICHMAN CHENIN BLANC, MENDOZA, Argentina 2004/5 £11.95
Soft and easy-drinking with peachy fruit and creamy ripe acidity. (2)
Soft and easy-drinking with peachy fruit and creamy ripe acidity. (2)
21
DOS HERMANOS FAIRTRADE SAUVIGNON BLANC, CURICÓ VALLEY, Chile 2005/6 £14.25
Fresh and zesty from FairTrade grapes. (1)
Fresh and zesty from FairTrade grapes. (1)
Red Wines
22
VALLE ANDINO MERLOT, CENTRAL VALLEY, Chile 2005/6 £10.95
By the glass 175ml £2.75 250ml £3.75
Fresh and zesty from FairTrade grapes. (C)
By the glass 175ml £2.75 250ml £3.75
Fresh and zesty from FairTrade grapes. (C)
23
VALLE ANDINO CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL VALLEY, Chile 2005/6 £10.95
By the glass 175ml £2.75 250ml £3.75
Vibrant coloured and fruit-driven with ripe, juicy fruit. (C)
By the glass 175ml £2.75 250ml £3.75
Vibrant coloured and fruit-driven with ripe, juicy fruit. (C)
24
CHÂTEAU DES ANNEREAUX, LALANDE-DE-POMEROL, France 2000/1 £21.95
Rich raisiny fruit and subtle ripe tannins typical of Merlot-based Clarets. (C)
Rich raisiny fruit and subtle ripe tannins typical of Merlot-based Clarets. (C)
25
TORRES ATRIUM MERLOT, Spain 2004/5 £15.75
Soft, juicy and round. (C)
Soft, juicy and round. (C)
26
FINCA FLICHMAN SHIRAZ OAK AGED, MENDOZA, Argentina 2005/6 £11.95
Rich, spicy and full-bodied with a lovely rounded finish. (C)
Rich, spicy and full-bodied with a lovely rounded finish. (C)
27
WYNNS SHIRAZ, COONAWARRA, Australia 2003/4 £16.75
Typically robust with deep colour, rich fruit and a long, warm, spicy finish. (C)
Typically robust with deep colour, rich fruit and a long, warm, spicy finish. (C)
28
FAUSTINO I RIOJA GRAN RESERVA, Spain 1996 £23.95
The flagship of the Faustino range. Rioja at its best! (D)
The flagship of the Faustino range. Rioja at its best! (D)
29
CULLINAN VIEW PINOTAGE, ROBERTSON, South Africa 2004/5 £12.95
By the glass 175ml £3.25 250ml £4.45
Rich, full and spicy with attractive fruit aromas and flavours. (C)
By the glass 175ml £3.25 250ml £4.45
Rich, full and spicy with attractive fruit aromas and flavours. (C)
30
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE CUVÉE TRADITION, CAVES SAINT-PIERRE, France 2004 £19.95
Deep ruby in colour and very full-bodied, with a heady, spicy bouquet and velvety finish. (D)
Deep ruby in colour and very full-bodied, with a heady, spicy bouquet and velvety finish. (D)
31
ERRÁZURIZ CARMENÈRE, ACONCAGUA VALLEY, Chile 2004/5 £14.25
By the glass 175ml £3.55 250ml £4.90
Full and flavoursome with a rich, spicy flavour. (D)
By the glass 175ml £3.55 250ml £4.90
Full and flavoursome with a rich, spicy flavour. (D)
32
BERRI ESTATES SHIRAZ, SE AUSTRALIA, Australia 2004/5 £11.95
By the glass 175ml £2.95 250ml £4.15
Medium-bodied and fruity with blackberry and cherry aromas, a light touch of oak on the finish. (C)
By the glass 175ml £2.95 250ml £4.15
Medium-bodied and fruity with blackberry and cherry aromas, a light touch of oak on the finish. (C)
33
MAPLE GROVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA, USA 2002/3 £13.95
Classic blackcurrant and tobacco aromas and flavour, full-bodied with rich structure. (C)
Classic blackcurrant and tobacco aromas and flavour, full-bodied with rich structure. (C)
34
FAUSTINO VII RIOJA TINTO, Spain 2004 £14.75
By the glass 175ml £3.70 250ml £5.10
A 'sin crianza' Rioja with just a touch of soft oak on the palate. (C)
By the glass 175ml £3.70 250ml £5.10
A 'sin crianza' Rioja with just a touch of soft oak on the palate. (C)
35
VILLA MARIA, CELLAR SELECTION PINOT NOIR, MARLBOROUGH, New Zealand 2004/5 £19.95
Red, vibrant and youthful appearance, with cherry fruit aromas, blueberry flavours and a soft subtle oak finish. (C)
Red, vibrant and youthful appearance, with cherry fruit aromas, blueberry flavours and a soft subtle oak finish. (C)
36
CÔTES DU RHÔNE LA DENTELIÈRE, CAVES SAINT-PIERRE, France 2004/5 £12.45
By the glass 175ml £3.10 250ml £4.30
Easy-drinking and medium-bodied with a hint of pepper. (C)
By the glass 175ml £3.10 250ml £4.30
Easy-drinking and medium-bodied with a hint of pepper. (C)
37
BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, MARIE-LOUISE PARISOT, France 2003/4 £14.95
By the glass 175ml £3.75 250ml £5.15
Delightful bouquet and palate of wild cherry and strawberry. (B)
By the glass 175ml £3.75 250ml £5.15
Delightful bouquet and palate of wild cherry and strawberry. (B)
38
LE POIANE VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RIPASSO, BOLLA, Italy 2001/3 £19.55
Deliciously rich with a balance of power and soft prunes, dates and integrated everlasting tannins of soft Christmas fruits. (D)
Deliciously rich with a balance of power and soft prunes, dates and integrated everlasting tannins of soft Christmas fruits. (D)
39
STONEHAVEN 'RAT & BULL' CABERNET-SHIRAZ, WRATTONBULLY, Australia 2002/3 £17.45
Complex and elegant with powerful fruit, a spicy finish and fine, well-balanced tannins. (C)
Complex and elegant with powerful fruit, a spicy finish and fine, well-balanced tannins. (C)
40
BARBERA D'ALBA SUCULÉ, VILLA LANATA, Italy 2002/3 £19.95
Full-bodied and rich flavoured with a mellow, extended palate. (C)
Full-bodied and rich flavoured with a mellow, extended palate. (C)
41
DOS HERMANOS FAIRTRADE MERLOT, CURICÓ VALLEY 2005/6 £14.95
Juicy and from FairTrade grapes. (C)
Juicy and from FairTrade grapes. (C)
42
CHÂTEAU MOULIN DU BARRAIL, BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR, France 2003 £15.95
Lovely ruby colour with black fruit aromas, powerful and well balanced. (C)
Lovely ruby colour with black fruit aromas, powerful and well balanced. (C)
Rosé Wine
43
VALLE ANDINO MERLOT ROSÉ, CENTRAL VALLEY, Chile 2005/6 £11.95
By the glass 175ml £2.95 250ml £4.15
A bouquet of strawberry and raspberry and a youthful, blackcurrant palate. (2)
By the glass 175ml £2.95 250ml £4.15
A bouquet of strawberry and raspberry and a youthful, blackcurrant palate. (2)
44
FOOTSTEPS ROSÉ, CALIFORNIA, USA NV £11.95
By the glass 175ml £2.95 250ml £4.15
Lively and fruity and exploding with red berry flavours. (5)
By the glass 175ml £2.95 250ml £4.15
Lively and fruity and exploding with red berry flavours. (5)
Sparkling Wine
45
PROSECCO EXTRA DRY, FANTINEL, Italy £15.95
Fresh, dry and fruity. A pleasant and extremely elegant bouquet with delightful, floral-based hints. (2)
Fresh, dry and fruity. A pleasant and extremely elegant bouquet with delightful, floral-based hints. (2)
Champagne
46
BOUCHÉ PÈRE ET FILS BRUT ROSÉ NV £34.95
Full-bodied yet dry, with lots of strawberry fruit flavour. (1)
Full-bodied yet dry, with lots of strawberry fruit flavour. (1)
47
BOUCHÉ PÈRE ET FILS CUVÉE RÉSERVÉE BRUT NV £32.45
An elegant dry style with good maturity and flavour. (1)
An elegant dry style with good maturity and flavour. (1)
48
TAITTINGER BRUT RÉSERVE NV £42.95
Dry and elegant with subtle biscuity flavours. (1)
Dry and elegant with subtle biscuity flavours. (1)
49
VEUVE CLICQUOT VINTAGE RÉSERVE BRUT 1999 £64.95
Rich, toasty and full of powerful, ripe fruit. Utterly delicious! (1)
Rich, toasty and full of powerful, ripe fruit. Utterly delicious! (1)
50
BOUCHÉ PÈRE ET FILS CUVÉE RÉSERVÉE BRUT 1 NV 1/2 Bottle £17.95
An elegant, dry style with good maturity and flavour. (1)
An elegant, dry style with good maturity and flavour. (1)
51
PIPER-HEIDSIECK BRUT 'BABY PIPER' NV 20cl £8.00
Young, lively fruit flavours and a fresh, vivid aroma. (1)
Young, lively fruit flavours and a fresh, vivid aroma. (1)
Half Bottles
52
MUSCAT DE BEAUMES DE VENISE, CAVE DES VIGNERONS, France NV £13.95
Rich and luscious with the distinctive grapey flavour of the Muscat grape. (9)
Rich and luscious with the distinctive grapey flavour of the Muscat grape. (9)
53
CASA LA JOYA SAUVIGNON BLANC, COLCHAGUA VALLEY, Chile 2005/6 £6.95
Fragrant and very fruity white with good, fresh acidity. (2)
Fragrant and very fruity white with good, fresh acidity. (2)
54
HARDYS NOTTAGE HILL CABERNET-SHIRAZ, SE AUSTRALIA, Australia 2003/4 £6.95
Rich and full-flavoured, combining spice and rich, blackcurrant characters. (C)
Rich and full-flavoured, combining spice and rich, blackcurrant characters. (C)
55
BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, MARIE-LOUISE PARISOT, France 2003/4 £7.25
Delightful bouquet and palate of wild cherry and strawberry. (B)
Delightful bouquet and palate of wild cherry and strawberry. (B)
Vintages may vary.