Champagne
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75cl bottle
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½ bottle |
2 Perrier Jouet Brut N.V.
Classic Grande Marque Champagne from a very old House. Delicate, elegant fruit with a soft, creamy mousse – very classy.
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£22.50 |
£45.00 |
White wines
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175ml glass |
75cl bottle |
18 Airen, Vina Lastra 2006
A bright and fresh fruity wine from the Valdepenas area of Spain.
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£3.95
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£15.95
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24 Sauvignon Blanc, El Otro 2006/07
Highly aromatic with citrus and herb overtones ending on a persistent, clean and fresh finish.
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£4.25 |
£16.95 |
25 Chardonnay, Santa Monica, Rapel Valley 2004/05
Intense
apple, apricot, peach, citrus, tropical fruit aromas with strokes of
flowers and honey. Fresh harmonious balance, good body and very long
finish.
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£4.35 |
£17.50 |
Red wines
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48 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Orsola 2005/06
A well-balanced red, soft and light wine with a plummy, youthful style.
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£3.95
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£15.95 |
51 Merlot, Paradise Point
This
distinct Merlot has a rich garnet colour that is filled with aromas of
toasted oak and cherry complemented by flavours of black cherry and
plum.
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£4.35 |
£17.50 |
52 Shiraz / Mataro, Gumdale Winery 2005/06
These
grapes team up to produce a richly fuity, rounded and easy drinking
wine with soft tannins. A highly delicious and easy drinking Australian
blend.
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£4.25 |
£16.95 |
Rosé wine
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31 CinsaultRosé, Edmond Bernard 2006
An attractive pale pink colour, the wine has a delicate and fruity aroma with hints of cassis.
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£4.35 |
£17.50 |
Champagne
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75cl bottle
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1 Fabry Brut N.V.
Fruity aromas from the black grape blend give a typical bouquet with lemon overtones. Rounded and well balanced.
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£32.50 |
2 Perrier Jouet Brut N.V.
Classic Grande Marque Champagne from a very old House. Delicate, elegant fruit with a soft, creamy mousse – very classy.
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£45.00 |
2a Perrier Jouet Brut N.V. 37.5cl
A
pretty floral bouquet with a touch of yeastiness, give way to crisp
citrus flavours and a lingering citrussy crispness of great elegance.
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£22.50
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3 Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut N.V.
Soft, subtle and handsomely crafted Champagne with rich fruit and refreshing levels of acidity.
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£62.50 |
4 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 1999
Perrier
Jouet Belle Époque is a world class wine, famed for its elegance,
complexity, and finesse. Delightful crisp acidity with fresh citrus
fruit and complex hints of subtle spices.
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£99.00 |
5 Magenta Rosé Brut N.V.
In
this wine, with its beautiful pale salmon pink colour we experience a
combination of the elegance and freshness of the Chardonnay with the
complexity of cherry flavours provided by the Pinot Noir.
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£35.00 |
Sparkling wines
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6 Cremant de Bourgogne, Paul Robin N.V
Fresh and fruity with rich aromas of toasted almonds, a ripe and full-flavoured palate and persistent mousse.
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£25.00 |
7 Prosecco Vino Spumante, Fabiano
A delightful sparkler from the Veneto region of Italy. Peachy flavours combine with a stony minerality and persistent mousse.
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£21.00 |
White Wines
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France
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11 Gewurztraminer, Cuvee Reserve, Cave de Ribeauville 2005
Intense on the nose and exuberant in the mouth with complex fine notes of spices and lychees.
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£22.50
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12 St Veran, 'Merloix', Pierre Janny 2005
A
delicious wine showing aromas of lemon, peaches and pears. On the
palate, a marked minerality with citrus flavours and a long mouth
watering finish. A beautifully made wine with great ageing potential.
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£25.00
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13 Sancerre, Domaine Doucet Paul et Fils 2005/06
Dry, elegant full of gooseberry character, showing a full ripe flavour with excellent balance.
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£35.00 |
14 Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard, Chateau du Val de Mercy 2003
Lovely depth of flavour, dry yet lingering on the palate with a satisfying long finish. True traditional style.
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£42.50 |
15 Bouton Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne Cotes de Beaune 2004
Gilles
Bouton really excels in producing white Burgundy which has elegance as
well as a sense of terroir and this shows Chardonnay at its best with a
rich golden colour, detailed ripe peach fruit aromas and an incredibly
complex layered fruit palate, with a hint of mineral on the finish.
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£57.50
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Italy
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16 Pinot Grigio, Fabiano 2006
Typically dry but refreshingly crisp but with more zest than others of its type.
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£19.50 |
17 Gavi, La Slina 2006
A fragrant, slightly floral aroma of lilies of the valley. Green apple notes on the palate – a well made crisp and clean wine.
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£25.00 |
Spain
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18 Airen, Viña Lastra 2006
A bright and fresh fruity wine from the Valdepenas area of Spain.
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£15.95 |
19 Rioja Blanco, Gomez de Segura 2005/06
This vibrant dry, flavoursome and youthful white Rioja is extremely well structured with an elegant and lingering finish.
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£23.75 |
England
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20 Mumford’s Medium Dry, Bath 2005
Aromatic
and fruit nose (lemon and rose petal) followed on the palate by lightly
honeyed flavours and a clean zingy acidity – produced within 10 miles
of this hotel!
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£17.50 |
California
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21 Viognier, Jewel 2005
This
aromatic white wine is filled with classic aromas of peach and
honeysuckle with a long, lingering mouth-feel complemented by citrus
flavours. A unique balance of fruit and acidity make it ideal for
diverse spring and summertime food combinations.
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£22.50 |
South Africa
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22 Chenin Blanc, Bergsig 2006/07
This dry-styled Chenin is bright, fresh and clean with the added fruitiness created by this award-winning single estate.
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£19.95 |
Australia and New Zealand
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23 Sauvignon Blanc, Overstone Hawkes Bay 2005/06
A
crisp, light, classic expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with
concentrated flavours of gooseberry, citrus and melon. A stunning
example of cool-climate New Zealand winemaking.
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£24.75 |
Chile
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24 Sauvignon Blanc, El Otro 2006/07
This
charming dry Sauvignon Blanc is highly aromatic with citrus and herb
overtones ending on a persistent, clean and fresh finish.
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£16.95 |
25 Chardonnay, Santa Monica, Rapel Valley 2004/05
Intense
apple, apricot, peach, citrus, tropical fruit aromas with strokes of
flowers and honey. Fresh harmonious balance, good body and very long
finish.
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£17.50 |
Rosé wines
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France
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31 Cinsault Rosé, Edmond Bernard 2006
An attractive pale pink colour, the wine has a delicate and fruity aroma with hints of cassis.
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£17.50 |
Argentina
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32 Syrah Rosé, Finca Beltran 2006/07
Oozing
with the aromas and flavours of freshly picked strawberries, this
refreshing deep-coloured rosé made from Syrah grapes is medium-bodied
yet still dry and crisp.
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£19.85 |
Red wines
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France
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41 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Thomas Bassot 2005
From
the highly respected Maison Thomas Bassot, this is a ripe, vibrant and
appealing wine from the 'holy grail' of grape varieties.
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£22.50 |
42 Brouilly ‘Montoix’, Pierre Janny 2005/06
A deep ruby-coloured, young and fresh Brouilly with abundance of vibrant fruit and flavour.
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£23.75 |
43 Chateau La Tonnelle, Cru Bourgeois 2003
A
smooth and fruity wine with a delicate oaky taste. Predominantly
Cabernet Sauvignon, soft tannins makes this very pleasant drinking.
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£28.50 |
44 Crozes Hermitages 2004
Rich intense nose, lots of meaty fruit flavours, this is an excellent full bodied wine to go with red meat dishes.
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£29.75
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45 Château La Pointe Bouquey, Saint Emilion 2005
Deep, bright ruby colour with expressive, powerful and persistent aromas of rose and vanilla.
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£31.50 |
46 Chateau La Tourette, Pauillac 1999
The
1999 vintage has the softness of the 1997 but with greater intensity
and concentration. The nose is brim full with warm, ripe fruit, and the
palate is lush and rich, but with good structureand superb length.
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£52.95 |
47 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Proces, Domaine Robert Arnoux 2003
Pascal
Lechaux is one of the most revered wine makers in Nuits St George. His
style of wine is very precise,bringing out the incredible charm of the
Pinot Noir grape with its rich cherry fruits, hints of leather,
cassisand liquorice. The oak used here is very specifically chosen and
so well integrated you hardly notice it at all. A very fine example.
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£78.50 |
Italy
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48 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Orsola 2005/06
A well-balanced red, soft and light wine with a plummy, youthful style.
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£15.95 |
49 Chianti Classico DOCG, Fattoria Cigliano 1999
Produced
from selected grapes, grown on the hills in the Chianti Classico region
and aged for 12 months in oak casks, the wine is dry and balanced with
a hint of violets on the nose.
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£28.50 |
Spain
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50 Rioja Bodega Montes de Ciria Crianza 2004
Velvety smooth, slightly oaky but still vigorous with ripe fruit and subtle tannins and a long finish.
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£24.50 |
California
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51 Merlot, Paradise Point 2004
This
distinct Merlot has a rich garnet colour that is filled with aromas of
toasted oak and cherry, complemented by flavours of black cherry and
plum. Soft vanilla oak and delicate tannins add richness to the finish.
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£17.50 |
Australia and New Zealand
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52 Shiraz / Mataro, Gumdale Winery 2006
These
grapes team up to produce a richly fuity, rounded and easy drinking
wine with soft tannins. A highly delicious and easy drinking Australian
blend.
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£16.95 |
South Africa
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53 Pinotage, Cape Crown 2006
A
medium-bodied red wine made from the only grape-type uniquely South
African. Ripe raspberry fragrances, with aromas of almonds. A
well-balanced wine ready to be enjoyed on its own or with red meats.
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£19.25 |
Chile
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54 Merlot, Vina Santa Monica 2003
Intense
red fruit and floral nose with overtones of cassis, morello cherry,
plum and strawberry. Full body, supple tannins, round and lasting
finish.
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£19.75 |
55 Cabernet Sauvignon, El Otro Maule Valley 2006
Brilliant deep violet colour with soft, rich red fruit aromas mingled with a background of cassis and wild herbs.
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£17.95 |
Dessert wines
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125ml glass
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75cl bottle
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71 Loupiac, Chateau Segur du Cros, France 2003
Made
from late-picked botrytised Semillon grapes and blended with a little
Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Deliciously sweet and honeyed with
aromas of candied orange and pineapple, this is a very good alternative
to Sauternes and Barsac.
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£4.50 |
£29.75 |
Port
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50ml glass
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100ml glass
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Single Ruby Quinta da Vista Alegre
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£3.00 |
£5.25 |
Late Bottled Vintage - Bronze Medal 1999
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£4.00 |
£7.25 |
10 year old Tawny Port Quinta do Portal, Douro
Ripe fruit flavours and an intense aroma of walnuts and almond arewel lbalanced with layers of dried fruits.
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£5.00 |
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