Vintages and % volumes may change according to availability
In fact everything is subject to change because who knows just
what is going to happen. Life can be a bitch like that!
RED WINE
ARGENTINA
CAOBA MALBEC 2021 MENDOZA 13.5% £26.00
With soft tannins and well-integrated oak, this medium bodied wine is
certainly an easy drinker. Elegant and with a persistent finish, this is a
Malbec full of spiciness and a pinch of fruit.
ALANDES PARADOUX ALTOCEDRO, MENDOZA NV 14% £45.00
Ruby colour with black reflexes. Silky and concentrated flow of black and
redcurrants, blackberry and black cherries with mineral notes of pencil,
stones and dark chocolate with a beautiful spicy finish including hints of
cardamom and black pepper. This is a reserve wine taken from a
selection of the best vintage wines.
MALBEC BODEGA NORTON PRIVADA MENDOZA 2019 14.5% £46.00
Sumptuous red wine which is a deep ruby-red colour, with aromas of ripe
red fruit, spices and black pepper. The palate intensity is complemented
by the softness and sweetness of tannins. Full-bodied and well structured.
AUSTRALIA
GODOLPHIN BY BEN GLAETZER BAROSSA LIMESTONE COAST 2005 14.5%
£140.00
Ironically, the Godolphin 2005 (being the last vintage ever made using the
Godolphin label) was “the best Wine I have ever made,” said Ben Glaetzer.
Genuinely one of the greatest wines in the world, the Godolphin is produced
using priceless 110 year old vines in the Barossa Valley which yield miniscule
amounts of hand-picked fruit. Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, deep purple-red;
achieves lusciousness, length and intensity of flavour without resorting to
excessive alcohol. Great balance and mouth feel, very good length and
equally well balanced oak. Unfiltered this is a wine of staggering power.
PETE’S PURE PINOT NOIR, MURRAY RIVER, DARLING 2020 13% £29.00
A lively palate presents itself thanks to a slurpable lighter frame, backed by
a crunchy acidity and fine tannin base. Hits of red berry fruits and a distinct
herbal touch give this wine a cheeky personality.
BUSH RANGER SHIRAZ, ADELAIDE HILLS, 2022 £25.00
The palate is full flavoured and intense with rich blackberry, plum, blueberry
and spicy characters
BERTON RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, COONAWARRA 13% 2018 £34.00
Bob Berton brings his Italian heritage to all his award-winning winemaking.
This flagship wine has an impenetrable black colour; fragrant and
concentrated. This Coonawarra Cabernet is bursting with black fruit and
tempered oak.
RED WINE
NEW ZEALAND
ALAN SCOTT PINOT NOIR ESTATE BLACK MARLBOROUGH 2020 13.5% £36.00
The Scott family were the first to plant vines in Marlborough and have
produced a wine with upfront dark cherry and raspberry notes with a
fourth dimension of wild herbs. This single vineyard Pinot has extended
barrel aging. VEGAN
CHILE
BEST WINE OF THE DECADE
ALMAVIVA MAIPO VALLEY 2017 MOUTON £260.00
From a Mouton Rothschild Concha Y Toro collaboration. A Cabernet
Sauvignon Bordeaux based blend, Almaviva 2017 has scored a rare
100 points. Almaviva’s second perfect score, following the 2015 vintage –
From James Suckling, who described it as full-bodied, tight and chewy with
wild and exotic aromas of blackberry leaves, iodine, mussel shells and earth.
It’s structured and powerful. Dense and very, very deep. From the winemaker
of Mouton Rothschild and Opus One.
VILLA ROSA MERLOT CENTRAL VALLEY 2021 13% £22.00
Juicy, supple and great to drink Merlot, grown on the central
vineyards that ripen fruit perfectly with the intense sun and cool
breezes that run off the Andes and up from the Pacific Ocean.
ADOBE RESERVA CARMENERE CASABLANCA VALLEY 2020 13% £28.00
This wine is notable for its delicious structure, well-balanced body
and big, velvety tannins with great volume and elegant, clean finish.
ORGANIC VEGAN
AUSTRIA
ECKER ECKHOF ZWEIGELT BRILLIANT 2021 13% £37.00
From a winery that prizes tradition and produces honest and characterful
wines, this Zweigelt is full of spices, cherries, and berries. Fruity and round
with a dense body. VEGAN
SOUTH AFRICA
OUDE KAAP SHIRAZ STELLENBOSCH 2021 14% £22.00
A medium bodied red wine displaying juicy blackcurrant flavours and
tobacco spice aromas allowing immediate accessibility. VEGAN
WINDMEUL PINOTAGE PAARL 2019 14% £27.00
Cherry, mulberry and banana notes with an undertone of smoke and
tar typical to the variety. A fruit forward style of Pinotage packed with
flavours of ample sweet jammy berries on the palate, complimented by
slight earthy, savoury notes and a grippy finish.
THE LAST ELEPHANT, FRANSCHOECK CELLARS 2016 14% £45.00
The nose is evocative, showing blackcurrants, red cherries, cedar wood,
lead pencil and cigar box aromas. On the palate, the wine is powerful
but elegant, with fine tannins.
RED WINE
MEXICO
LA CETTO PETITE SYRAH GUADALUPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA 2017 13.5% £35.00
Juicy, round and ripe with aromas of black plums, black raspberry
and vanilla smoke. A medley of fruit character from redcurrants to
blueberries. Silky, velvety tannins, nice concentration and weight. VEGAN
USA
AVALON ZINFANDEL, CALIFORNIA, USA 2016 £38.00
Perfectly classic Zin! Dark berry and spicy notes entice the nose,
while ripe plum, blackberry and a touch of blueberry flavours
entertain the taste buds. Juicy and structured, this is well balanced
and has a long, velvety finish.
LEBANON
CHATEAU MUSAR 2015 14% £72.00
Deep garnet colour, autumnal berries and cedar flavours on the nose.
Showing some maturity with a rich mouthfeel that has retained a youthful
acidity to lift the finish. An elegant Musar that will stay that way to 2030.
GREECE
PRINOS SYRAH, DIAMANTAKIS 2019 CRETE £32.00
Smelling this you’d think you were at the local farm not at a restaurant with
its farmyard aroma. The heady mix of manure, black pepper and blackberries
with scents of violets is typical of the Syrah variety. Medium volume body with
balanced acidity and tannins give a rich, juicy and velvet mouthfeel.
PORTUGAL
ALTANO SYMINGTON ESTATE DUORO 2020 13.5% ORGANIC £33.00
This rich flavoursome wine is made from the two traditional Port grape
varieties: Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. Deep in colour and part matured
in oak, the wine is warm, ripe, and spicy. ORGANIC VEGAN
QUINTA DA CORTE PRINCESA RESERVA DUORO 2019 14% £42.00
Purple in colour with inky reflections. A powerful and expressive nose
immediately reveals aromas of red fruits followed by spices, pepper and
ending with a superb minerality. A dense mouth feel which develops
powerfully, with smooth, fresh tannins. There is a lengthy, tannin-rich finish
which displays great elegance. 15% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinto Cao, 75%
Touriga Franca. VEGAN
NEXT STATION DUORO 2020 14% £24.00
Elegant and balanced with a fantastic aromatic intensity of wild fruits, and
refined spice notes in a long and velvety finish.
RED WINE
SPAIN
CUNE RIOJA RESERVA 2017 14% £42.00
Soft and supple with good integration of wood and attractive fruit character,
complemented by warming spices such vanilla and star anise. This wine is a
blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano grapes. From one of Rioja’s
longest-standing and respected wineries, founded in 1879 and now run by the fifth generation of the same family.
RIOJA LETARGO CRIANZA BODEGAS MATEOS 2019 14% £29.00
Enticing nose of red fruits and liquorice, framed by the sweet aromas of
American oak. The palate is soft and gentle, structured but supple.
Navaldar Crianza is made with 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha and 5%
Graciano, aged 12 months in French oak barrels. VEGAN
EMBRUJO TEMPRANILLO BODEGAS VERUM CASTILLA 2021 12.5% £28.00
A palate of black fruit blackcurrants and blackberries lightened by a
fragrant sprinkling of spice. The wine has real character, with all the juicy
elements of Tempranillo. ORGANIC VEGAN
VEGA BADENES MERLOT TEMPRANILLO SYRAH LA MANCHA 2020 13.5% £24.00
The aromas are bright and fruity, the palate soft, well fruited and chewy
with light, inobtrusive tannins. Lasting well in the finish.
HILANDRA MONASTRELL JUMILLA 2020 £29.00
From organically farmed vineyards, this Monastrell wine shows deep
red colour with floral and red fruit aromas. Medium to full bodied the spicy
flavours linger on the palate. ORGANIC VEGAN
LOIDANA PRIORAT MARCO ABELLO PRIORAT 2020 £43.00
The Marco Abella family have been producing wines in the Priorat
since the 15th century, these are the highest plots of the region.
A versatile wine aged in French oak barrels for 10-12 months and made
from a blend of Garnatxa, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Intense
aromas of fruit with hints of blue flowers, cedar and spices. ORGANIC VEGAN
CLOS ABELLA MARCO ABELLO PRIORAT 2014 £95.00
The influence of the vineyard slate and the particular climate create a
true expression of the terroir combined with flavour complexity and mature,
balanced fruit. The wine is based on Carignan from the ‘El Perer’ plot at 550m
altitude. Clos Abella is matured in French Oak for 24 months. Strikingly
perfumed bouquet encompasses the red and dark fruit spectrum, fresh
flowers, oak spices and liquorice. Black cherry, mineral, spicy and
chocolate flavours. Subtle, dense and harmonious dense and silky tannins,
good balance, and a long, fresh finish. ORGANIC VEGAN
CLEA CRIANZA, RIBERA DEL DUERO 2018 £38.00
Made from 100% Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo) and aged for 14 months in
French oak. Dark fruit aromas, liquorice and tobacco. Silky and elegant
with a nice balance of acidity and supple tannins. VEGAN
RED WINE
ITALY
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO FATTORI VENETO 2018 16% £75.00
Fine example of the Veneto region's most serious dry reds. Flavours are
ultra-dark and sweetly bitter. The grapes are hand harvested at the
end of October and dried for four months and then crushed. The result is
a ripe, warm and generous wine with plum and cherry aromas and hints of
dried fruits. The wine is full bodied and richly flavoured with rich berry and plum
fruit. Supple tannins and a spicy finish, with the characteristic dry bite of good
Amarone. NON CERT ORGANIC VEGAN
APPASIMENTO DI PUGLIA 2021 14.5% £28.00
A full-bodied wine made from carefully selected sun-dried grapes.
This method, called Appasimento, increases the concentration of fruit
and flavours in the wine and is a rich, complex and fruity wine with notes
of ripe dark cherries, fresh herbs and vanilla. This is a blend of Merlot and
local grape Negroamaro. VEGAN
CHIANTI CLASSICO CASENUEVO 2018 13% £38.00
Well-built Chianti, notes of cherries and raspberries, spiced oaked aftertaste
with a long and lingering finish. VEGAN
NERO D’AVOLA SENSALE SICILY 13.5% 2021 £29.00
Cultivated in the heart of the island, this wine expresses itself in old
world style and elegance. Spicy with hints of liquorice and black cherry.
GUIDALBERTO TENUTA SAN GUIDO TUSCANY 13.5% 2011 £95.00
2nd WINE OF SASSICAIA. Sourced from three vineyards surrounding the
Bolgheria area, this super Tuscan is aged for 15 months in oak before being
bottled. Made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2011 opens to
dark, rich concentration and beautiful aromatic intensity, Feel the weight
and importance of this wine with shapely aromas of dark fruit, plum, spice
and bitter chocolate. The mouth feel is incredibly supple and the rich density
is long lasting. Best maturity from 2022. 92 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE.
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO CONTESA 13% 2021 £26.00
Ripe black fruit on the nose with hints of dark chocolate and spicy oak.
The palate is rich and generous, packed with brambly flavours. Plenty of
structured tannins make this a serious partner for red meat dishes.
BAROLO PIEDMONT 2018 14% £49.00
Good depth of colour, garnet with brick red rim. Open and spicy nose
with notes of dried fruits, wood smoke and leather. Good concentration
of approachable damson and wild cherry fruit, a warm and velvety
mid-palate leading to the characteristic firm, structured finish.
PRIMITIVO DEL SALENTO 2021, VILLA MOTTURA, SALENTO £29.00
It was 1927 when Pasquale Mottura looked out over the vast stretches of
vineyards he had gradually set up over the years and decided to give new
life to the fruit of his work by founding one of the most important wineries on
the Salento. This Primitivo is deep red, bright and intense. Cherry, mulberry,
blueberry and herbs with soft silky tannins.
RED WINE
BORDEAUX
CHATEAU DE PEZ ST ESTEPHE 2016 13% £72.00
From the owners of Roederer Champagne. This St Estephe Chateau
at the top of the Medoc with a the high proportion of clay in the soil
gives unusual ripeness to this wine. Rich and opulent.
CHATEAU TAYET BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR 2018 13.5% £34.00
Tayet has more than a passing resemblance to Margaux as it is just metres
from the boundary, with racy red and black fruits, a light tannic bite behind
to a rich, spiced finish, punching way above its weight. NON CERT ORGANIC
CHATEAU TOUR DE BALADOZ GRAND CRU ST EMILION 2019 13% £53.00
A consistent medal-winner, this Merlot-dominant claret is forebodingly
dark with an expressive nose of red fruits and spring flowers. The palate is rich, long and beautifully structured. A textbook example of St Emilion terroir.
NON CERT ORGANIC
VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN POMEROL 1995 13% £350.00
Words from Robert Parker who awarded this wine 93 points. The ’95 remains
one of Alexandre’s standout wines of that decade. Here, it has a haunting
bouquet whereby the Cabernet Franc component is more conspicuous than
before, essentially with more Pomerol character developing. There are touches
of blackberry, mint and cassis with a meaty element developing in the glass.
The palate has plenty of sweet red cherry and boysenberry on the entry, the
oak now completely absorbed and with a slightly unruly, almost Rioja-like finish!
RHONE
COTES DU RHONE DOMAINE BERTHET-RAYNE 2021 14.5% £28.00
Medium bodied with deep rich fruit, and a lovely spicy , complex
character. Intense nose and ripped fruit aromas, round and soft
structure with juicy ripe fruit. NON CERT ORGANIC VEGAN
CHANTE CIGALE CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2020 15% £52.00
Rich on the palate, mixing the character of blueberry and plum found in
the nose with warm spices. Aromas of liquorice with toasted hints. A round
finish with lively notes of mint. VEGAN
CROZES HERMITAGE CAVES DE TAIN 2020 12.5% £36.00
Spicy and grilled nose with floral notes, red fruits, spices and leather notes.
CHATEAU DU BEAUCASTEL CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE DOMAINE PERRIN COMING
SOON… CHECK AVAILABILITY.
RED WINE
BURGUNDY
SANTENAY 1ER CRU LES GRAVIERES DOMAINE JESSIAUME 2019 13% £58.00
Silky, juicy, elegant Pinot Noir, full of bright red berry and cherry
fruit, with an accessible texture and lovely long finish.
CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY HENRI DE VILLAMONT 2016 13% £90.00
Delicate and elegant wines that far out perform their price tags. An
open and expressive nose of cherry, raspberry and plum with the old vines
adding an extra layer of depth and complexity to the fruit. Rich and ripe in
the mouth with a long, intensely fruity finish.
GEVREY CHAMBERTIN DOMAINE CHRISTOPHE PERROT MINOT 2017 13% £90.00
Great balance, harmony, finesse and character. The wines are
recognisable for their great purity of taste. They age beautifully,
acquiring sumptuous complexity.
NUITS ST GEORGE DOMAINE JEROME CHEZEAU 2018 13% £86.00
Exquisite aromas and flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry, cocoa
and clove. Firmly structured and robust on the palate with a stylish
and elegant finish.
MOREY SAINT DENIS VIELLES VIGNES DOMAINE JEANNIARD 2021 £70.00
The family estate was created in 2004. The vineyard covers 5.8 hectares
over 3 communes: Morey Saint Denis, Gevrey Chambertin and Chambolle
Musigny in the heart of the Cotes de Nuits. The vines are at least 50 years
old and grown showing great respect for the land and the unique wine
produced reflects the grape variety, the vintage and the terroir. Aged in
oak barrels for 12 months the wine has flavours of dried fruit, cherries, figs
and violets with a supple mouthfeel.
BEAUJOLAIS
BROUILLY VICTOR BERARD 2021 14.5% £29.00
The fragrance of fresh grapes, cherry, plum, blueberry, cherry and floral
notes. The body of Brouilly is fruit driven and well balanced. Bright and
enlivening with a good balance of fruit and soft floral violet flavours.
FLEURIE LE PIGEONNIERE DU CHAPITRE 2021 12.5% £33.00
Fleurie is the most famous village in Beaujolais, supple and structured with
silky tannins. Well balanced with a lively finish and lingering fruity aroma.
REGNIE DOMAINE DE BUYAT 2013 12.5% £35.00
A bright, medium-bodied style from this cru, with juicy cherry fruit, violet
nuances, and a bit of spice.
CHENAS JULIENAS CHAINTRE 2020 n £35.00
Outstanding Beaujolais Cru. This Chénas is firm and tannic with spicy black
fruit and spicy notes and a light, floral undertone. VEGAN
RED WINE
SOUTH OF FRANCE
RIVIERA PINOT NOIR 2021 VINS DE PAYS D’OC 13% £22.00
An excellent young Pinot Noir, with good weight of fruit. Strawberries,
raspberries and redcurrants on the nose and palate with lively acidity.
RIVIERA MERLOT 2020 VINS DE PAYS D’OC 13% £22.00
A soft, elegant and easy drinking blend. Modern wine-making
techniques ensure light, supple tannins, mouth-filling ripe fruit and a
hint of peppery spice..
HAUT MONPLAISIRS PRESTIGE CAHORS 2018 13% £39.00
For so long Malbec from this region was tough and angular. This
Chateau seems to have learnt a lot from Argentina and made a
much rounder and more opulent style of wine.
CHATEAU COULON DOMAINE DE FABRE CORBIERES 14% 2020 £30.00
Violet, cherry and even black olive on the nose, a wonderfully pure
palate of sandal wood-tinged, dark fruit and a silky, long finish.
ORGANIC VEGAN
LES AMORIERS TERRASSES DU LARZACCAIZERGUES LANGUEDOC 2017 £38.00
Awarded 89 points by Tim Atkin MW. Made from 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah
and 30% Mourvedre. Ripe black fruits with hints of coca and chocolate. It is
now developing complex notes of garrigue and leather. Luscious blackberry
fruits and smoky vanilla undertones. Lightly oaked. VEGAN
LOIRE
COTEAUX DU GIENNOIS ROUGE CEDRICK BARDIN 2020 £35.00
Made from 10% Pinot Noir and 90% Gamay in vineyards just to the north
of Pouilly Fumé. The wine is rich and tannic with red cherry flavours. Certified
‘Terra Vitis’ which is a national federation of French winegrowers whose
objective it is to have an integrated form of production which is mid way
between organic and tradition agriculture. ORGANIC
And onto rose….
ROSE WINE
WHITE ZINFANDEL COUGARS MOON CALIFORNIA USA 2021 10.5% £22.00
Candyfloss notes on the nose and palate. Packed with fruit and
Medium to sweet. VEGETARIAN
LOS PICOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON CENTRAL VALLEY CHILE 2021 12% £22.00
Light and easy style of Rose, full of fruit.
JUNO GRENACHE CINSAULT ROSE SOUTH AFRICA 2021 12.5% £27.00
With a pale salmon he, this Provencal-style rose has an appealing bouquet
of apricot, peach, strawberry, and an abundance of watermelon. A refreshing,
dried apricot palate with yellow peach and grapefruity acidity on the finish.
VEGAN FAIRTRADE.
COMMANDERIE DE PEYRASSOL ROSE PROVENCE FRANCE 2021 12.5% £37.00
This dry rosé has a spicy warmth to the fruit, lifted by refreshing acidity
and a peachy edge. Notes of strawberry predominate, with
background notes of white pepper. VEGAN
CHATEAU ROUTAS ROSE PROVENCE FRANCE 2022 12% £26.00
Freshly cut watermelon, ripe peach aromas and floral notes lead to a
palate alive with wild strawberries and hints of mineral notes. Crisp acidity
and a refreshing finish. 91 POINTS JAME SUCKLING
SANCERRE ROSE DOMAINE MICHEL GIRARD LOIRE 12.5% £40.00
Terroir plays an important role at this estate. Michel, Philippe and
Benoît Girard own 19 hectares of vines planted on the three different
soil structures of Sancerre: Terres Blanches (clay and limestone), Caillottes
(chalky limestone) and Silex (flint). They favour judicious blending of the separately-
vinified cuvées to create wines with real complexity and
balance. Fine rosé with elegance and structure. Delicate salmon pink
colour and with a flinty nose, this is a savoury and expressive style of
Sancerre rosé. The palate is restrained and beautifully balanced with
fine acidity and ripe fruit. VEGAN
Closely followed by some white wines………….
WHITE WINE
AUSTRALIA
BUSHRANGER CHARDONNAY SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA 2021 13% £25.00
This Chardonnay revels in its fresh, rich tropical fruit flavours best with
light and spicy dishes.
SMOKIN’ BARRELS ‘ANNIE’ CHARDONNAY BAROSSA VALLEY 2021 12.5% £40.00
Aromas of ripe honeydew melons, peaches, and nectarine. Medium
weighted, creamy stone fruit flavours held in check with textural fresh
citrus acidity.
ARGENTINA
IRIS TORRONTES BODEGAS STAPHYLE MENDOZA 2022 13% £29.00
The grape that Argentina seems to do so well. Here the aromas of
nectarine, rose petal and honey blossom are all present. The palate
has some texture and honeyed feeling with flavours of orange fruit,
warm peach and summer flowers. A finely balanced and precise acidity
keeps the wine fresh and lively. This is an aromatic and heady wine.
CAOBA VIOGNIER MENDOZA 2021 13% £28.00
In the richer, smokier style with flavours of pear and apricot. The palate is
complex, fresh and unctuous with a lingering finish.
CHILE
ADOBE RESERVA VIOGNIER RESERVA CASABLANCA 2021 13.5% £28.00
Pale yellow in colour with a floral notes of honeysuckle and jasmine.
The mid-weight palate has plenty of peach and nectarine fruit with
gentle star anise spice. Balanced with refreshing acidity on the finish.
ORGANIC VEGAN
VILLA ROSA SAUVIGNON BLANC CENTRAL VALLEY 2021 12.5% £22.00
Green, grassy Sauvignon Blanc. Intense tropical scents with asparagus
notes on the palate.
ADOBE CHARDONNAY RESERVA CENTRAL VALLEY 2021 13.5% £28.00
A clear, pale yellow wine with refreshing citrus aromas of grapefruit
and lime. These mix beautifully with the subtle tropical fruit aromas,
especially pineapple. Balanced, fresh and fruity on the palate, its finish is
long and persistent. ORGANIC VEGAN
ADOBE GEWURTZTRAMINER RESERVA RAPEL VALLEY 2021 13% £28.00
The nose offers floral aromas of jasmine, lychee, and honey notes. The
floral notes reappear on the palate, along with apricot and mandarin
orange. Medium bodied with good concentration and a refreshing ripe
fruit finish. ORGANIC VEGAN.
WHITE WINE
NEW ZEALAND
ALLAN SCOTT MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022 12% £32.00
Fresh, zesty, and full, this fruit-driven wine will excite the senses without a
racy overload. Tropical fruit with fresh, herbaceous character is balanced
by tart Passionfruit and a dry finish. Crisp and refreshing. VEGAN
CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON MARLBOROUGH 13% 2022 £48.00
The king of Sauvignon Blanc and an absolute New World Classic. Still one
of the finest that New Zealand produces. VEGAN.
ALBARINO BELL RINGER COOPERS CREEK GISBORNE 13.5% 2019 £36.00
Pure and fresh, with hints of citrus and peach. Medium bodied and zesty,
with a lovely touch of minerality and great length.
ALLAN SCOTT RIESLING MARLBOROUGH 10.6% 2022 £32.00
From some the oldest Riesling vines in Marlborough showing lemon and
orange blossom, white stone fruit and spice characters abound with a
finish that lasts. Perfection in a glass. VEGAN
SCOTT BASE CHARDONNAY CENTRAL OTAGO 13.5% 2018 £36.00
Harvesting only the best fruit by hand, the wine has a velvety depth
and intensity. Wine with aromas of citrus and stone fruits, integrated with a
creamy softening effect of the malolactic fermentation using indigenous
yeast. Powerful yet reserved with complex personality. VEGAN
SOUTH AFRICA
CHENIN OUDE KAAP STELLENBOSCH 2022 12.5% £22.00
Light green apple notes on the nose, with honeysuckle notes. Citrus
fresh on the nose touched with Chenin sweetness on the palate.
CHARDONNAY 1685 BOSCHENDAL 2020 STELLENBOSCH 13.5% £35.00
Like a fine Burgundy this is full bodied and generous yet still crisp and very
well balanced, ripe tropical fruit with a lovely complex creamy spicy finish.
VEGAN
THE FOUNDRY GRENACHE BLANC VOOR-PAARDEBERG 2020 13.5% £36.00
Recently awarded South Africa’s White wine of 2020. The Foundry has lifted
floral aromas with hints of lemon cream and white stone fruit. Full, orangey,
peachy flavours, and the palate is rich but restrained with focused, pure fruit.
Mineral and zesty notes come to the fore on a long finish. VEGAN
USA
CLOS DU VAL CARNEROS ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2018 14% £60.00
Toasted salty caramel aromas combine with crunchy appley characters.
Mouth-watering with poise and fine texture. Fresh green pear, peach and apricot fruit flavours
balanced with nutty oak. This is an elegant and complex Chardonnay with well-balanced oak
and a long finish.
KUNG FU GIRL RIESLING 2020 CHARLES SMITH WASHINGTON STATE 12.5% £36.00
For Washington State Riesling think white stone fruit, white peach,
apricot, cool and delicious. Focused and a very long, minerally finish.
Kung Fu Girl…..too pure! Wine Spectator "Top 100 Wine" two years in
a row, "Best Value" 5th year in a row.
WHITE WINE
SPAIN
PIRUETA ALBARINO, BODEGAS GALLEGAS 2021, RIAS BAIXAS 12.5% £38.00
Classic Albarino, with citrus and floral aromas and just a touch of stone fruit!
On the palate it is full of fruity character, which is balanced with zingy acidity.
This wine is from a home-grown cellar that is now a collection of six
wineries across Spain.
RIOJA EXCELLENS BLANCO MARQUES DE CACERES 2021 12% £25.00
Great seafood white, rich citrus and apple on the nose with a palate of
lemon, ripe pears and apple with a long balanced finish, very fine
modern wine making. VEGAN
MUGA RIOJA BLANCO 2020 BARREL FERMENTED 13% £36.00
Founded by Isaac Muga Martínez and his wife in 1932, in Haro,
at the Western end of Rioja Alta. The wines are 100% barrel fermented
in new oak, from the winery's cooper. Complex and toasted aromas with
fresh, vibrant fruits give way to zesty lime, spicy and vanilla toasted oak
flavours, fresh acidity, and a refreshing spicy finish.
CLEA VERDEJO RUEDA 2021 £29.00
If you like Sauvignon you’re bound to like this. Spain’s best white
grape due to its intense aroma and zesty mouthfeel. This is so fresh
and aromatic with flavours of peach, citrus, cut grass and mineral notes.
TXAKCOLI (chackoli) BODEGAS AMETZOI GETARIA 2019 10.5% £36.00
From the vineyards one can see the town of San Sebastian and understand
the influence of the Atlantic Ocean on this vineyard site. Ignacio Ameztoi
is the seventh generation to carry on the tradition of making Txakolina in the
province of Getaria. Made from the indigenous grape variety of Hondarribi
Zurri the wine is fermented in stainless steel and bottled with residual carbonic
that gives the wine its natural spritz. From Bilbao to San Sebastian, Txakoli is
served in the Pinxtos bars poured with great panache from a great height
into small tumblers. The green-tinted liquid turns chalky-white, foams and
eventually settles, retaining a lively spritz.
ITALY
PECORINO CONTESA ABRUZZO 2021 12.5% £26.00
Dry and minerally with delicate aromas of acacia blossom and melon.
Complex, rich, long and concentrated. Perfect with errr… Pecorino Cheese.
VEGAN
GRILLO SIBILIANA SICILY 2022 13% £26.00
Expressive aromas of spring flowers, citrus and peach, with bitter almonds
and grass notes. Generous, rich, and deep flavours have freshness, framed
by linear acidity.
AMU VERMENTINO SARDINIA 2020 12% £29.00
The vineyards he established can be found among the hills facing the
Magra river plane, overlooking the sea. Pale straw yellow with golden
reflections. Intense and persistent with very refined and elegant hints of wild
flowers and pleasant undertones of acacia honey. The palate is fresh and
harmonious, with wild flowers and fresh fruits.
WHITE WINE
ITALY CONTINUED
MARANI SARTORI VERONESE VENETO 2020 12.5% £30.00
Brilliant yellow-diamond in colour; aromas of rich, ripe fruit and honey.
Voluptuous on the palate, with a persistent mineral finish, reflecting the
volcanic soils of the Soave zone. VEGAN
GAVI TENIMENTI CA' BIANCA DOCG PIEDMONT 2021 12% £32.00
Pale gold with green hints, fine bouquet of white flowers, apple and
vanilla. Dry with light, spicy notes.
PINOT GRIGIO CASTELNUOVO DOCG VENETO 2021 12% £24.00
Inviting and appetising dry white. Fresh, full of concentrated fruit. VEGAN
MASI LEVARIE SOAVE CLASSICO 2019 12% £28.00
An aromatic evergreen white wine. Delicate in nature, with pear aromas
on the nose and hints of citrus fruits and pineapple in the palate, with a
characteristic, refreshing acidity. VEGAN
AUSTRIA
WEINGUT ECKER ‘VON ECKHOF’ GRUNER VELTLINER 2021 12% £36.00
Tangy lemon and lime, with fresh acidity on a long and characterful finish.
Zesty and refreshing with spicy notes. VEGAN.
VEGAN
CROATIA
PIQUENTUM MALVAZIJA 2019, DIMITRI BRECEVIC ORANGE WINE £38.00
Piquentum is the name of this incredible Croatian wine created by half
French half Croation producer Dimitri Brecevic. The grape is Malvasija,
a Mediterranean variety more commonly spelt Malvasia. The wine is orange because of skin contact during the spontaneous wild fermentation process
It is aged in oak before being bottled and shipped. The resulting wine has an
array of flavours from caramelised pineapple, citrus peel, ground ginger,
almonds and a refreshing clean mouthfeel.
ALSACE
GEWURZTRAMINER LEON 2021 12..5% £32.00
Floral with rose Turkish delight aromas and a rich palate with fresh
acidity.
WHITE WINE
BURGUNDY
POUILLY FUISSE DOMAINE PACQUET 202113% £40.00
Round and weighty Pouilly Fuisse with intense nutty notes on the nose
and a toasty overtone.
MACON DOMAINE DUPRE CAVE TALMARD 2018 12.5% £33.00
Honeyed, fresh, floral and zesty on the finish this is the ultimate all-rounder.
Full of character and mind blowing good value for Burgundy.
MEURSAULT VALLET FRERES 2020 13.5% 68.00
A rich, buttery Meursault with fine, honeyed fruit with crisp acidity.
PULIGNY MONTRACHET DOMAINE BERTHELEMOT ‘LES LEVRONS’ 2018 13% £85.00
Wine is a rich and intense Puligny with great typicity from this excellent
producer. The deep stony soil gives the wine its intensity and elegance
typical of the land around Puligny. Aromas are floral with hints of almond
and hazelnut and the wine is fresh and rich in the mouth. VEGAN
CHABLIS DOMAINE BIEVILLE 2020 12.5% £38.00
Classic unoaked, mineral laced chardonnay, from this superb small
family owned estate.
SANTENAY 1ER CRU LES GRAVIERES DOMAINE JESSIAUME 201813% £51.00
Fresh apple and confit lemon on the nose, bright and zesty on the
Palate too but with a lovely underlying richness as well. The finish is
creamy, honeyed and perfectly balanced.
ST VERAN ‘LA RENCONTRE’ DOMAINE GENETIE 2020 13% £39.00
Peach and lemon on the nose and palate, with a hint of flint.
Well-balanced, elegant and slender thanks to minimal use of oak.
ST AUBIN 1er CRU LES CHAMPLOTS DOMAINE MOINGEON 2021 £70.00
The Moingeon André et Fils estate is a family estate that is passed on
from generation to generation. The style is open, modern and easy to
drink yet retains the taut minerality of the region.
LOIRE
MUSCADET SUR LIE GENERATIONS DOMAIN LIEUBEAU 2022 12.5% £30.00
The go to wine for seafood lovers everywhere, excellent textbook
dry wine with fresh acidity from one the most respected Loire producers.
NON CERT ORGANIC VEGAN
VOUVRAY ‘LES BOSQUETS’ DOMAINE SAUVION 2020 12.5% £29.00
Delicate apple sweetness yet fine supporting structure for a long finish.
SANCERRE CLEMENT AND FLORIAN BERTHIER 2020 12.5% £38.00
Very modern style of Sancerre with spearmint notes on the nose and
palate and lively fresh acidity.
MENETOU SALON DOMAINE JOUAN FRERE ET SOEUR 2020 £39.00
The Sancerre comes from Silex soils, white and stony and the Menetou
comes only from white soils. A light, crisp wine with a lovely structure
and lots of fresh citrus and stone fruit aromas.
WHITE WINE
SOUTH OF FRANCE
DOMAINE ASTRUC DA VIOGNIER 2022 13% £27.00
This Viognier has a pale gold colour with aromas of apricot, peach, and
pear. Rich and aromatic with a long lasting zesty finish.
PICPOUL DE PINET PREAMBULE CAVES L’ORMARINE LANGUEDOC 2021 13% £29.00
Grown on the vineyards that face the Bassin the Thau on the southern
French coast. Soft, floral white from southern France. Dry and delicate,
exuding acacia, hawthorn blossom and citronella. VEGAN
RIVIERA SAUVIGNON PAYS D’OC 2020 12% £22.00
A fruity Sauvignon Blanc with notes of white flowers and tropical fruits.
This particular wine gives New Zealand a run for its money.
BORDEAUX
CHATEAU LA BIENVEILLANCE BORDEAUX BLANC 2019 ORGANIC £35.00
An 8 hectare estate certified Organic and hopefully obtaining Demeter
Biodynamic certification very soon. The plot of Semillon is 1.2ha half planted
with old vines and half with young. Aromas of honey, beeswax and dried fruit
which are typical of Semillon are superbly well balanced by crisp acidity and
a lovely length. ORGANIC VEGAN
SPARKLING
PROSECCO SPUMANTE BORGO ALATO VENETO NV 11% £29.00
Delicately fruity, slightly aromatic bouquet with hints of flowers amongst
which honey and wild apple scents. It is well balanced and light. VEGAN
CREMANT DE LIMOUX THOLOMIES LANGUEDOC NV 12% £30.00
The monks of St-Hilaire near the town of Limoux were the first to produce
sparkling wine in 1531 and are still using the same method as Champagne
to create their Cremants. The style and personality of Crémant de Limoux
wines come from their particular blend of Chardonnay and Chenin.
CAMEL VALLEY ROSE CORNWALL 12% £72.00
Really individual English style in the best possible way. Characteristic
aromas of wild strawberries and raspberries, very well balanced with
a pure, refreshing finish. Mouth-watering.
NYETIMBER BLANC DE BLANCS WEST SUSSEX 2014 12% £72.00
Lovely pale gold in colour with a fine bead. This Blanc de Blancs shows the
classic signature of delicate floral and citrus aromas followed by subtle vanilla
and toast flavours, but with a pure crystalline core thanks to the inclusion of
Chardonnay. A long, complex finish makes this a wine to be savoured.
Consistently voted the finest English sparkling wine. MINIMAL INTERVENTION VEGAN
CHAMPAGNE
GRUET BLANC DE NOIRS NV 12% £49.00
Made only from red fruit the rich fruit flavours of Pinot Noir rounded off
with a touch of Pinot Meunier to soften. From a now increasingly rare
family owned (since 1670) House.
G
RUET ROSE NV 12% £55.00
Delicate with a hint of strawberries.
LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL BRUT 2008 12% £350.00
Cristal is a remarkably balanced and refined champagne whose length is
inimitable. It has a silky texture and fruity aromas, complemented by a
powerful mineral quality with white fruit and citrus notes. In the clear bottle
by decree of the Romanovs so any added poison would be detected. VEGAN
TAITTINGER BRUT RESERVE NV 12% £71.00
Taittinger is one of the last great independent Champagne Houses owned
by the family named on the label. The Réserve, is assembled from more than
35 crus and incorporates 40% Chardonnay this high proportion is seldom
offered in a NV Champagne. Distinguished by a delicate nose marked by
subtle brioche notes, it has a palate of considerable depth and balance.
VEGAN
RUINART BLANC DE BLANCS NV 12% £130.00
The very best expression of exclusively 100% Premier Cru Chardonnay
grapes. Lauded in the wine trade as the very best example of this
style of Champagne. Vineyards and Champagne house personally
vetted by Paddy and Sally. VEGAN
BOLLINGER LA GRANDE ANNEE 2012 12% £180.00
The name signifies this wine is only released in ‘great’ years. It is
Fermented in oak casks and then aged for a further five years in the
bottle. On average the blend will be 65% Pinot Noir and 35%
Chardonnay. Great depth and maturity.
DOM PERIGNON 2010 12% £250.00
Very traditional and delicate, allegedly this Monk in the 1700’s was the
creator of the first Champagne wines as we know them today. Tell that
to the Benedictine Monks in the Loire making sparkling wines in the 1500’s,
not forgetting the British Christopher Merret presenting a paper on sparkling wines in 1664. Dom Perignon did however invent the style of cork and wire
cage ‘muselet’, not quite so romantic. And of course the Brit’s came up
with the bottle to stop it exploding! He also sported a classic tonsure – mighty monkish.
VEGAN
ACE OF SPADES ARMAND DE BRIGNAC 12% £325.00
Reported as not only the best Champagne in the world but also the most
expensive. This is the wine that an Oligarch paid $315,000 dollars on for a 30
litre bottle! Crazy and obscene, but it is a gorgeous gold bottle and the juice
is clearly superior. Ace of Spades is owned by Jay z.
DESSERT WINE
All dessert wines are in half bottle size unless otherwise marked
DOMAINE DE L’ANCIENNE CURE 2019 MONBAZILLAC 12.5% £24.00
Monbazillac has a long history (known as early as the 14 th century)
and is one of the world’s great sweet wines. The Ancienne Cure is a mini
Monbazillac – marzipan, orange peel and spices. ORGANIC
LILLYPILLY 2017 NOBLE BLEND RIVERINA NSW AUSTRALIA 12.5% £40.00
Beautifully structured, more Coteaux de Layon than Sauterne, rich honey
middle with passion fruit finish that goes on and on. Classic Tarte Tatin wine,
multi faceted and talented and would match also summer fruit puddings,
lemon tarts, mango sorbet and most tropical fruits. 80% Sauvignon,
10% Semillon, 5% Muscat of Alexandria, 5% Riesling.
NOBLE ONE BOTRYTIS SEMILLON DE 2013 BORTOLI, N.S.W. Australia 10% £44.00
Rich unctuous sweetness. Fabulous essence.
FINCA ANTIGUA MOSCATEL SPAIN 2020 13% £18.00
Ripe, table-grape notes on the nose and palate, with incredibly honeyed
intensity.
SWEET CAROLYN VONDELING VOOR PAARDEBERG S.AFRICA 2018 11.5% £34.00
An expressive nose of soft peaches, fresh pineapple and ripe apricot.
Aromas are supported by floral orange blossom, jasmine and honey. The
mouth-watering sweetness is cut by tangy acidity to provide a lingering
after taste. Naturally fermented and unfortified, this wine is a perfect match
to foie gras and other savoury entrees to sweet, spicy puddings served with
cream or a traditional cheese platter at the end of the meal. VEGAN
CHATEAU FILHOT SAUTERNES 2010 13% 75 cl £40.00 A wonderfully unctuous texture is kept from becoming cloying by vivid fruit notes – quince, apricot and citrus all feature. Floral tones and a hint of almond are discernible on the lengthy finish.
VIDAL ICE WINE RIESLING HENRY PELHAM ONTARIO CANADA 20cl £38.00
Honeyed tropical fruits of pineapple and mango. This wine is rich and
complex with a long finish. Fermented in stainless steel to retain the freshness.
Grapes are harvested when frozen completely solid. Grapes are pressed
immediately, while their water content is frozen in crystals making for a more concentrated liquid.
DESSERT WINE
All dessert wines are in half bottle size unless otherwise marked
CAMELEON MALBEC DULCE UCO VALLEY ARGENTINA 19.5% 50cl £36.00
Late harvested, when grapes are dry then aged for 12 months in
French and American oak and at least 8 months bottle ageing.
A deep intense wine with rich aromas of dark fruit, chocolate and coffee,
on the palate there is a beautiful sweetness which works perfectly with
flavours of marmalade and chocolate, silky tannins, concentrated dark
berry fruit and a warming complex finish. With its rich, sweet style and well
defined dark fruit this is the ideal accompaniment to rich chocolate desserts
but also worth trying with powerful cheeses where Port would be the obvious
choice. ORGANIC VEGAN
NAPOLEON BONA PART FOUR 2019 PAARL 19% £34.00
Napoleon Bona Part Four is a sweet wine, produced from Muscat grapes,
very much in the classic Constantia style. The inspiration for the title comes
from the fact that Napoleon, during his five-year exile on Saint Helena found
solace in consuming a bottle of Constantia a day. Documents dated
October 1816 through to 30 June 1817, titled “Statement of the wines
supplied for General Bonaparte’s Establishment”, shows that the three-
monthly tally was around 90 bottles. The emperor kept this cache for his
exclusive enjoyment and is believed to have asked for a glass shortly before
he died. The wine comes from Nederberg, a very distinguished address for sweet
wines. The winemaker, Günter Brözel, who arrived from Germany in 1956,
dedicated himself to building up a broad spectrum of wines, made at a
remarkably high level of quality and consistency.
RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2017 CA DEI MAGHI ITALY 50cl £44.00
Ca dei Maghi is a small farm in the hills of Valpolicella making very small quantities
of the most exquisite wines. Although started in the 1950's it is only since 2011 when Paolo
Creazzi took over the reins that this estate has gone from being 'good' to outstanding. For this
sweet wine the grapes are harvested by hand in late October and pressed at the end of March.
Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, then the wine rests for five years first in big oak barrels
and then again in steel tanks until bottling.
Intense and uniquely complex aroma with hints of cherry, sweet spices and rose petal.
FORTIFIED WINE
DE BORTOLI BLACK NOBLE NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA 17.5% £35.00
MADEIRA
HENRIQUES HENRIQUES MADIERA
We have a selection of differing styles and vintages, please ask
and we will see what we can find in Paddy’s magic cellar. We love Madeira.
SHERRY
We love fortified wines and always has some fab stuff lurking from
bone dry Manzanillas, nutty dry Amontillados, the black treacley PX –
Despite its old fashioned image, Sherry is one of the most versatile drinks
around from a bone dry aperitif to a dessert wine.
VINTAGE PORTS
TAYLORS 1963 £260.00
GOULD CAMPBELL 1983 £60.00
MARTINEZ 2000 £65.00
THE BACK BAR IS FULL OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL SPIRITS, SOME
OF WHICH YOU RISK LIFE AND LIMB TO TRY. THROAT BURNING
RUMS, KILLER ABSINTHE, MELLOW MALTS, AROMATIC GINS, VICIOUS
ICE COLD VODKAS, IT MAY BE EASIER TO ASK WHAT IS NOT THERE. IF WHAT
YOU WANT IS NOT HANGING AROUND, JUST ASK.
Some wines labelled organic may not have Soil Association
Certification as the vineyards may be too small to warrant the expense
and jumping through the hoops required.
