WINE LIST

White Wines

Vin Ordinaire
Reserve Leduc White, Vin de table
Clean, gently fruity and dryish with a long lingering finish
Plaisirs de Printemps Chardonnay
Clean melon and citrus flavours and a pleasing off-dry character


   

BURGUNDY
Macon Village, Terrier
Well produced white, medium bodied and a good lighter alternative to
those big Aussie whites
Macon Blanc, Jean Lafite
A weightier style of Macon and a definite step up in quality, slightly oaked,
more fruit and a creamier finish
Chablis, Jean Lafite
Classic unoaked chardonnay from a top producer. Steely dry with a touch of
minerally fruit
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vau Ligneau’ 2000, Alain Geoffroy
A combination of mellowness and vivacity with fresh floral flavours and
hints of vanilla finished with classic mineral notes

LOIRE
Muscadet Les Rochettes 2001, Maitres Vignerons Nant
Dry and light this is a classically understated Muscadet with crisp acidity
and almond hints
Vouvray ‘Les Chancellieres’ 2001, Cave De La Vallee
Gently aromatic with notes of citrus fruits, baked apples and honey,
medium sweetness, rich and smooth
Pouilly Fume Dom Lebrun 2001
On the palate this is clean and pure with character and length.
Gooseberry fruit and boxwood flavour with flinty notes
Sancerre 2001, Millet Freres
Aromatic and finely tuned Sauvignon with lingering body from the
renowned Millet Brothers

ALSACE
Tokay Pinot Gris Cuvee Reserve 2001, Turckheim
Strongly honeyed peach and lychee fruit on the palate, with a mineral
edge and rounded almond on the finish

GERMANY
Piesporter Michelsberg Qba 2001, Kendermann
Medium dry
Lingenfelder Bird Label Dry Riesling Qba 2001
A modern, aromatic, off-dry Riesling, dripping with limes, lychees,
blossom and spice, balanced by a clean crispness

ITALY
Frascati Superiore 2000, Omnia
Very drinkable light white from Italy. Slightly nutty with a fresh finish
Pinot Grigio 2000/01, Venezie
Does anybody not like this wine? Clean, crisp and well balanced
Orvieto Classico Secco 2001, Tenuta Le Velette
A classic orvietto, well presented and very drinkable

NEW ZEALAND
Montana Chardonnay 2001, Marlborough
Ripe peach fruit flavours and aromas mingle with those of creamy toasty
oak. Well balanced with a natural acid freshness
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2002, Marlboro
Vibrant aromas of lime and lemons with rich and intense flavours of
gooseberries as well as floral notes
Montana Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 2000/01, Marlboro
Distinctive gooseberry fruit and vanilla on the nose. Concentrated fruit
flavours mixed with cream, toast and butter

AUSTRALIA
D’Arenberg White Ochre 2001, Mclaren Vale
Slightly herbaceous with an aromatic, floral jasmine and apricot-scented nose.
Flavours of pear, lychee and melon
Norman’s Lone Gum Chardonnay 2001, South East
A clean unoaked white with tropical fruit flavours and a fresh finish. No oak!
Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2001, South East
Rich, complex, tropical, vanilla aromas and flavours make this full, fruity,
dry wine go down a treat
Peter Lehmann Semillon 2001, Barossa Valley
Flavoursome with rich ripe fruit and balancing fresh zing. Citrus aromas
and flavours are underscored with a little smoky oak
Deakin Estate Chardonnay 2001, Victoria
Rich peach aromas with hints of butterscotch and light oak. Big and rich
on the palate with ripe fruit flavours
Brokenwood Chardonnay 2000
About as full bodied as the Aussie whites can get. Very fruity and complex
with a big juicy mouth feel

SOUTH AMERICA
Culpeo Sauvignon/Chardonnay, Chile
Very fresh with just a touch of chardonnay in the blend to soften the wine
Trilogie Chardonnay, Argentina
Rich, creamy chardonnay - excellent value
Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc 2001, Curico (Chile)
Benchmark sauvignon from Chile. Gooseberry and freshly mown grass
aromas and flavours with a refreshing finish

SOUTH AFRICA
Oracle Chardonnay
Quality Cape chardonnay with a hint of oak to the nose and palate and a
fresh juicy quality

 

RED WINE

VIN ORDINAIRE
Reserve DeLuc, vin de table
Medium weight with rounded plum fruit and a soft smooth structure,
the finish is warm and spicy
Plaisirs d’Automne Merlot
Plump berry and plum fruit in this rounded mouthful from the Languedoc

BORDEAUX
Les Hauts de Goelane 2000, Bordeaux
Juicy chewy bramble fruit with a mellow body - an astonishing oak aged claret
Chateau St Leon 2000
Deep garnet in colour. Red fruits, cocoa and spicy aromas follow on
to a juicy-fruited mouth-feel with subtle tannins
Chateau Cru Cantemerle 1998/99, Haut-Medoc
A round soft open style of claret with good balance and a firm structure
providing backbone and length
Lestac Reserve 1999
Medium bodied with subtle oak nuances, combining well with redcurrant flavours
Chateau D’Arcins 1999
Cedar, cigar-box notes on both nose and palate, dark fruit flavours with a
lasting finish. A fantastic food wine

BURGUNDY
Beaujolais Villages 2000, Chateau de Basty,
Young, fresh, lively, fruity and strawberry scented with smooth light to
medium body and a clean finish that lasts well
Hautes Cotes De Beaune Tete De Cuvee 1998
Typical Pinot Noir aromas of ‘farmyards’ and delicate red fruits lead on
to a smooth palate with a meaty edge
Fleurie 2000, Georges Duboeuf
Very approachable Beaujolais, more full bodied than most with plenty of
summer berry fruit flavours
Mercurey Font Gravier’ 1997, Chateau Phillippe-Le-Hardi
Brilliant red with a fresh fruity note with hints of liquorice. The palate
has good body and tannins and ripe berry fruit

RHONE
Cotes Du Rhone 2000/01, Cellier De L’Enclave Des Papes
Light to medium bodied with gentle tannins and packed with warm
cherry fruit and light spice. All too easy to glug down!
Cotes Du Rhone ‘Cuvee Speciale’ 2000/01
A ripe clean style with juicy fruit and spicy aromas. An intense
mid-weight palate has warmth and rounded spicy fruit
Crozes-Hermitage Les Jalets 1999/2000
Intense and full on the nose, the aromas are of blackcurrant, black
cherry and raspberry with pepper and liquorice notes
Chateauneuf Du Pape 2000 Les Grandes Serres
Benchmark Rhone. Very full bodied and the perfect partner to red meat

SOUTH AMERICA
Culpeo Cabernet/Merlot
Very easy drinking - Chilean
Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2000/01, Chimbarongo
Intense aromas of strawberry jam, raspberries, leather and tobacco.
Elegant and clean with vanilla notes
Errazuriz Merlot 2000, Curico
Medium bodied, rich, ripe, quite firm but smooth. Black cherry and
plum fruit with chocolaty texture and hints of cedar oak
Los Primos Barbera 1999, Mendoza
Overflowing with juicy morello cherry flavours with a surprising spicy finish

ITALY
Chianti Veduta
Morello cherry flavours and a soft lingering finish
Valpolicella Classico 1999, Masi
Bitter cherry fruit, balance and Italian style
Campofiorin Ripasso 1997, Masi
Coffee and morello cherries with an open, curranty, ripe palate and a
bitter cherry finish

AUSTRALIA
Snake Creek
Superb value - specially blended
Deakin Estate Shiraz Cabernet 2001
Purple-hued, with plum and blackcurrant aromas, leading to ripe fruit
and spicy, peppery overtones and a soft tannin finish
Wolf Blass Green Label Shiraz 2001
Rich and warm with hints of white pepper, spiced fruits and chocolate
mingle with rich, plummy fruit aromas
Peter Lehmann Cabernet Sauvignon 1999, Barossa Valley
Ripe, rich blueberry and rhubarb aromas on the nose lead on to integrated
cedary oak palate with a good balance and length. Fantastic
Annies Lane Shiraz 2000
Full bodied Shiraz dripping with cassis and spice flavours

USA
Fetzer Zinfandel Shiraz 2000
Good value US red, plums and dark cherry flavours with a lingering soft finish
Beringer Merlot
Very soft with hints of chocolate and ripe dark fruits
Bonterra Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1998
Pure cassis, ripe black cherry and blackberry aromas and flavours are
complimented well by pepper, spice and cedar hints

SPAIN
Aradon 2000/01, Rioja
Medium bodied with warm, ripe, slightly spicy, aniseed fruit and firm
velvety tannic-structure
Campo Viejo Crianza, Rioja
Light to medium bodied, rip, meaty, jammy, raspberry fruit with
rounded, warm spicy flavours and vanilla hints

 

CHAMPAGNE

Henri Harlin Brut NV
Lively persistent fizz precedes the elegant and soft fruity palate that is
well rounded leading to a lovely velvety finish
Heidsieck Dry Monopole NV
Gently spicy, aromatic and rich with toasty, buttery flavours and a complex,
biscuity finish
Mumm Cordon Rouge NV
Power, finesse and elegance are the main attributes of this wine. Round and
supple with tasty tropical fruits on the palate
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV
The palate is complex with great depth and a high concentration of
candied fruit, ginger bread and vanilla flavours
Lanson Black Label NV
Hints of spring flowers with just a touch of toast and honey. This is
followed by strong fruit and balancing citrus flavours
Bollinger Special Cuvee NV
Rich aromas lead to a palate combining crystallised fruit flavours,
vanilla hints and superb length with power and finesse
Laurent Perrier Rose NV
The palate is elegant with subtle hints of red and black fruits along with
a toasty, citrus character

 

SPARKLING WINE

Cavalier Brut NV, France
Light, dry and fruity with a hint of creaminess and a reasonably persistent sparkle
Seppelt Great Western Brut, NV, Australia
Dry without being sharp, soft, rounded, fruity, medium-bodied and very
easy to drink with an uplifting sparkle
Lindauer Brut NV, New Zealand
Soft and fruit new world alternative to champagne, medium bodied with a
creamy toastiness and a long finish
Cuvee Napa Brut NV (and Rose), USA
Aromas of melons and toasty vanilla lead on to a fresh, ripe apple
flavoured palate with hints of red fruits

 

All prices are subject to VAT. Prices include the provision of all glasses from our standard range, ice and cooling bins and the service of a head wine waiter. Please note that whilst our wine list is comprehensive, we cannot guarantee availability of a specific wine or vintage. If we are unable to provide your chosen wine and vintage we will propose a close alternative within the same price range.

21.02.03