FINE WINES & DRINKS LIST
Our exclusive supplier is a Frenchman through and through and as steeped in wine lore as a cork. He owns vineyards in Bordeaux and has interests in the best estate wines in Italy, Spain and the New World. Gold medal winner in Paris and supplies the best Michelin starred restaurants in London.| WHITE WINE | £ BOTTLE | |
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1. CHARDONNAY, LA LAGUNE |
£13.50 | |
| V.D.P, Jardin de la France, 2007/08 Light silver colour, taste of greengages, medium on the palate, soft apples, round and creamy. |
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2. SAUVIGNON |
£13.95 | |
| Cape Concert, South Africa 2010 Brilliant light gold, intense bouquet of pineapple, papaya, dry with a smooth lingering flavour, superb wine. |
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3. CHARDONNAY |
£14.50 | |
| Midnight Leaf series, Australia A brilliant white gold colour, the bouquet displays an exotic fruit of papaya, little mangoes, the palate is overtaken with blossom of citrus, white nectarines. Full bodied. |
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4. SAUVIGNON BLANC |
£15.95 | |
| Les Perles De Mediterranee, France, 2007/09 Brilliant pale silver with a bouquet of gooseberries and green grass. A beguiling clean crispy, dry palate with a mouth watering weight of ripe fruit. |
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5. PINOT GRIGIO |
£16.50 | |
| Villa Giulia, Rubini, Italy, 2009 Bright silver colour, crisp with plenty of fruit, hint of pineapple and lime. Delicate Finesse. |
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6. CHARDONNAY RESERVA |
£17.50 | |
| Tarapaca, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2006 A glittering silver colour, immediate release of apricot, roasted nut fragrance, full bodied with a vibrant long finish. |
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| FINE WHITES | 7. PINOT GRIGIO CRU |
£19.50 |
| Bosco del Merlo, Organic, Italy, 2009 Light pale colour with smokey reflections, an intense and well defined bouquet of nutmeg and acacia blossom, a dry, full fruit taste of aromatic lychees. |
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8. CHABLIS |
£19.95 | |
| Domaine de la Tour, Burgundy, 2008 A light gold, verging towards green, with a lush bouquet of acacias and pears. Flinty and lingering. |
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9. SAUVIGNON BLANC |
£22.50 | |
| Te Kauwhata, New Zealand, 2009 Magic in a bottle! Gold green colour, pure gooseberries leading onto a passion fruit palate. Clean and crisp. |
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10. RIESLING |
£27.50 | |
| Grand Cru Schlossberg, Bernard Haas, Alsace, 2007 This extraordinary Cru releases a bright silver colour, floral and herbaceous bouquet, with a twang of quinces, dry, full bodied with lingering finish. |
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11. GEWURZTRAMINER |
£27.50 | |
| Grand Cru Schlossberg, Bernard Haas, 2007 Gold silver robe, ripe mango richness. and overtones of exotic spices, the essence of Alsace. |
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12. POUILLY FUME |
£31.50 | |
| Les Benedictines, Patrice Moreux, Loire, 2002/07 Pale golden colour, intense and immediate bouquet of gooseberries, dry to the palate, concentration of fruit leaving a fresh mineral taste fused with creamy oak. |
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13. SANCERRE |
£32.50 | |
| Les Benedictines, Patrice Moreux, Loire, 2006/2007 Light golden colour. A fine nose of tropical fruit, papaya and mango. A condensed full body. Dry, marvellous with an over abundance of fruit for a Sancerre. |
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14. CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET |
£42.00 | |
| 1er Cru, Les Vergers, Lequin Colin, 2006 Green gold, fat aromas of sun ripened apricots. Plenty of juiciness with a rich follow through of grilled pistachio and traces of walnut. A fine example of Lequin Colin. |
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15. MERLOT |
£13.50 | |
| Premium, La Lagune, V.D.P, d'Oc, 2009 Vibrant cherry colour, medium body, fruity plum and raspberry on the nose, rich berry palate and a clean forward summer fruit finish. |
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16. BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES |
£14.00 | |
| Chateau des Vergers, Burgundy, 2008 Brilliant red, enchanting floral fruit aroma, immediate impaction of fragrant raspberries. Very delicate, enjoyable and friendly approach. |
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17. CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
£15.95 | |
| Adobe Organic, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2005 Deep red cherry colour, seductive berry fruit, full body, soft on the palate leaving a graceful, chocolate, cinnamon flavour. Famous wine Producer Alvaro Espinoza. |
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18. MALBEC |
£16.25 | |
| Andean Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina, 2007 Rich red colour with splendid aromas of violets. Taste of red berries and chocolatey fruit. |
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19. MERLOT |
£16.50 | |
| Reserva, oak aged, Tarapaca, Maipo, Chile, 2006 Unique stamp of Tarapaca, a brilliant dark cherry colour, instant exhibit of black prunes, capsicum, full bodied, rich with plenty of fruit, good length of perfect ripened grapes. |
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20. SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER |
£16.50 | |
| Promised Earth, Australia, 2007 A gorgeous blend of flavour, bouquet of raspberries with a gentle touch of vanilla, medium body, soft on the finish. |
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21. RIOJA |
£18.95 | |
| Graciano, Biurko Gorri, Organic, Spain, 2003 The black colour of rare rioja grape of Graciano, intense flavour, compact with fruit with a gentle vanilla oak. Full bodied. |
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22. CABERNET MERLOT |
£19.50 | |
| Quarry Rd, Te Kauwhata, New Zealand, 2003/2007 Dark red with violet reflections, open nose of softly spice redcurrant with a lovely perfume. Sappy loganberries on the palate with a good compliment of oak. |
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23. PEPPER BLACK SHIRAZ |
£19.50 | |
| Leaf Series, Victoria, Australia, 2008 Deep black colour. Ripe plums, blackberries on a vanilla pepper underlay. The palate is full flavoured, chocolate, black figs with a dazzling finish of liquorice and spice. |
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24. CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA |
£25.50 | |
| La Madonnina, Italy, 2003 Highly rated Riserva Chianti in Gambero Rosso, Vini d'Italia. Deep Ruby hue, offers intense aromas of blackberry and plum with spicy hints of connamon and clove. |
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25. CHÂTEAU HAUT FONRAZADE |
£25.95 | |
| Grand Cru, St Emilion, 2001 Violet red colour, lush red berry bouquet, chewy juicy fruit of Merlot with a graceful finish. |
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26. RIOJA |
£27.95 | |
| Gran Reserva, Biurko Gorri, Spain, 2002 Medium depth cherry colour, fine bouquet of havana cigar box, blackcurrant - prunes, plenty of Garnacha flavour with a good structure. |
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27. GEVREY CHAMBERTIN LES CRAVAUX |
£29.50 | |
| Colombier, France, 2000 A brilliant and deep red verging into amber with a cherry fruit nose, uplifted by chocolate and spicy fruit, which carries through on a medium bodied palate. |
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28. BAROLO |
£35.00 | |
| Sotto Castello, Lodovico Borgogno, Italy, 2004 Single Estate 'clos' deep red colour, biscuity bouquet of fresh blackcurrant, soft tannin, good balance with plenty of character. |
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29. AMARONE RISERVA CLASSICO |
£35.00 | |
| Accordini, Le Bessole Italy, 2000 Red Black robe, aromas of condensed mulberries, taste of roasted hazelnuts and extra mature black plums. |
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30. BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO |
£43.95 | |
| Azienda Mastrojanni, Italy, 1996 Great Vintage, condensed, the best of Tuscan red, full bodied, plenty of texture enhanced by extremely delightful cassis. |
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| ROSES | ||
31. PINOT GRIS ROSE |
£16.50 | |
| Château Thebaud (medium), Loire, 2009 Ripe summer fruits declare themselves on the nose followed by fragrant roséhips. Very fruity, well made and simply sublime. Rich big forward character, bags of flavour. |
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32. PINOT GRIGIO |
£16.90 | |
| Pink Blush, Rubini, Italy, 2009 Light pink, with an intense bouquet of rosehips and retro strawberry taste on the palate, medium body, floral with a pleasant finish. |
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33. MERLOT ROSE |
£17.50 | |
| Quarry Road, Te Kauwhata, New Zealand, 2007 Lightly macerated Merlot, rose petal colour, mingling of tangy cranberries, clean zesty finish. |
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34. NEW LEAF ROSE |
£17.75 | |
| Dawn Breaker Pink, Victoria, Australia, 2007 Vibrant pink colour, aromas of cranberries and crushed strawberries. Flashes of watermelon and plum with great length. |
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| CHAMPAGNES | ||
35. LEBLANC COLOMBIER |
£29.95 | |
| Blanc de Blanc 1er Cru Vivacious, fresh, light golden green with a Champagne nose of baked brioche and a touch of smokiness with a dry fine texture. Delicious and lingering. |
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36. VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN |
£42.00 | |
| Yellow Label One of the trendiest of Champagne houses. A brilliant colour with yellow tints. Fine mousse with a lychee fruit and floral nose. |
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37. BOLLINGER SPECIAL CUVEE |
£44.95 | |
| High percentage of Pinot Noir grapes gives this Champagne a superbly full bodied taste, dry with apricots on the nose and toasty oak flavours. | ||
38. LECLERC BRIANT |
£55.00 | |
| Cuveé Divine, Vintage, 2001 On blind tasting it has beaten 'Dom Perignan', this superb Champagne is aged 5 years showing an intense bouquet of baked biscuits, full bodied with a satisfying long finish. |
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| PINK CHAMPAGNE | ||
39. AYALA MAJEUR |
£38.00 | |
| Brut, Rosé Founded in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala. Pure 100% Pinot Noir macerated to give aromas of raspberries with a delicious dry floral finish, under the vinification of Bollinger. |
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| SPARKLING | ||
40. PROSÉCCO SPUMANTE BRUT |
£14.95 | |
| Cristal, Abbazia, Italy Light silver colour, sparkling, lovely fresh aromas and bouncy, medium dry flavours with a light texture. Very tasty indeed. |
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41. ASTI SPUMANTE |
£15.95 | |
| Crystal Abbazia, Italy A luminous gold with a sparkly aroma of muscat and figs. Delicious, fresh, flowery and peachy fruit flavours and lasting bubbles of pleasure. |
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| CAVA | ||
42. ROGER GOULART |
£17.50 | |
| Brut Rosado, Cava, Spain A delightful rosé made of Garnacha and Monastrel is unique. Brilliant pinkish colour, lively and fruity with very small bubbles, expressing raspberries with plenty of fruit on the palate. |
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| MINERAL WATER | ||
43. LYNX, BLUE SATIN, SPARKLING |
£3.95 | |
44. LYNX, BLUE SATIN, STILL |
£3.95 | |
| The lynx water comes directly from the Mount Pelpi natural springs which were noted for the beneficial properties as far back as the 17th century. |
