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ARGENTINA 3

AUSTRALIA 3

BUNCHREW HOUSE RECOMMENDATIONS 10

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE 2

DESSERT WINE 11

FRANCE - Alsace 3

FRANCE - Beaujolais 4

FRANCE - Bordeaux 4

FRANCE - Burgundy 5

FRANCE - Loire 7

FRANCE - Rhone 8

GERMANY 6

ITALY 6

NEW ZEALAND 7

SOUTH AFRICA 8

SPAIN 9

UNITED STATES 9

Wines are split into white, rose and red within in each section

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE

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10 GUY DE CHASSEY, Brut NVChampagne Grand Cru

Champagne £40.00

A delicate, fresh and fruity nose, showing notes of white fruits - mainly pear with beautiful intensity of brioche and toast. Golden yellow colour with a clear brilliance, and persistant mousse.A delicate, fresh and fruity nose, showing notes of white fruits - mainly pear with beautiful intensity of brioche and toast. Golden yellow colour with a clear brilliance, and persistant mousse.

11 PERRIER JOUET, Brut NVGrande Cuvee

Champagne £52.00

Showing a ripe honeyed, slightly mealy nose with a good depth of secondary character fruits. Notes of toast and brioche. Good clean acidity, but above all a fine, integrated composition of fruit and length. Showing a ripe honeyed, slightly mealy nose with a good depth of secondary character fruits. Notes of toast and brioche. Good clean acidity, but above all a fine, integrated composition of fruit and length.

£28.00 Half

12 DELAMOTTE ROSE NVChampagne Brut Rose

Champagne £64.00

The House of Delamotte is more than 200 years old (the fifth oldest “maison de champagne”) founded in 1760 by Francois Delamotte.. A pale, delicate rosé, with a Pinot Noir dominated blend. A delightful pale pink 'oeil de perdrix' in colour, with fresh strawberry fruits coming through on the nose and palate making it an attractive accompaniment to food as well as a delicious aperitif. Sister house to Salon and Laurent Perrier !

The House of Delamotte is more than 200 years old (the fifth oldest “maison de champagne”) founded in 1760 by Francois Delamotte.. A pale, delicate rosé, with a Pinot Noir dominated blend. A delightful pale pink 'oeil de perdrix' in colour, with fresh strawberry fruits coming through on the nose and palate making it an attractive accompaniment to food as well as a delicious aperitif. Sister house to Salon and Laurent Perrier !

13 VEUVE CLICQUOT Brut NVYellow Label

Champagne £65.00

Well-known for both its full-bodied, biscuity style and its consistency, the success of this famous brand continues to grow and grow. A black grape dominated blend, using 70% Pinot Noir and Meunier together with 30% Chardonnay.Well-known for both its full-bodied, biscuity style and its consistency, the success of this famous brand continues to grow and grow. A black grape dominated blend, using 70% Pinot Noir and Meunier together with 30% Chardonnay.

14 PERRIER JOUET La Belle Epoque 1999Champagne Brut, Prestige Cuvee

Champagne £159.00

This bottle with its swirl of dainty anemones holds Perrier-Jouët’s most remarkable champagne and one of the world’s best known prestige cuvées. Cuvée Belle Époque 1995 is a harmonious blend of the most prestigious crus in the Champagne wine-making region. The cuvée is distinguished by a high proportion of Chardonnay from the best slopes in the Côte des Blancs district. The delicacy and elegance of this grape variety give a finesse, a fruitiness and a bouquet that are truly exceptional. There's depth and power here, along with a firm structure underlying the honey, vanilla and bread dough aromas and flavours.

This bottle with its swirl of dainty anemones holds Perrier-Jouët’s most remarkable champagne and one of the world’s best known prestige cuvées. Cuvée Belle Époque 1995 is a harmonious blend of the most prestigious crus in the Champagne wine-making region. The cuvée is distinguished by a high proportion of Chardonnay from the best slopes in the Côte des Blancs district. The delicacy and elegance of this grape variety give a finesse, a fruitiness and a bouquet that are truly exceptional. There's depth and power here, along with a firm structure underlying the honey, vanilla and bread dough aromas and flavours.

15 PROSECCO Colli di Trebigiani, Le Colture NVSylvoz

Italy £24.00

Lightly fruit driven, with the perfume of golden apples on the nose. Light and dry palate, with delicate bubbles, and hints of peach.Lightly fruit driven, with the perfume of golden apples on the nose. Light and dry palate, with delicate bubbles, and hints of peach.

16 CHARLES DE ST CERAN NVVarichon et Clerc, Savoie

Savoie £20.00

From the delightful Savoy region of France, this lighter styled spakling wine shows finesse and elegance.Good persistant mousse in the glass - excellent 'function fizz'.From the delightful Savoy region of France, this lighter styled spakling wine shows finesse and elegance.Good persistant mousse in the glass - excellent 'function fizz'.

17 SPARKLING ROSE PROSECCO BRUT NV Le Colture

Italy £26.50

Rose-petal pink colour and fine mousse, this sparkling wine looks simply beautiful in the glass. Fresh, ripe red fruit flavours from the Merlot are delicately combined with the ripe orchard fruit of the Chardonnay. The result is a wine that is fresh, fruity and easy drinking.

Rose-petal pink colour and fine mousse, this sparkling wine looks simply beautiful in the glass. Fresh, ripe red fruit flavours from the Merlot are delicately combined with the ripe orchard fruit of the Chardonnay. The result is a wine that is fresh, fruity and easy drinking.

FRANCE - Alsace

20 PINOT BLANC AUXERROIS 2006Cave de Cleebourg

Alsace £25.00

Aromas of white flowers, pair and quince. Hints of spice and tropical fruits on the nose, long powerful finish showing excellent winemaking. Terrific vintage for Alsace, showing well even in youthAromas of white flowers, pair and quince. Hints of spice and tropical fruits on the nose, long powerful finish showing excellent winemaking. Terrific vintage for Alsace, showing well even in youth

21 GEWURZTRAMINER 2008Domaine Cleebourg

Alsace £27.50

“Gewurz” in German means spice. In fact, this Gewurztraminer has a nose brimming with exotic lychee fruit and spice, and is rich and full in the mouth. Traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif, with strong cheese (munster, roquefort.) or with desserts. This wine can also be enjoyed with spicy Thai food.

“Gewurz” in German means spice. In fact, this Gewurztraminer has a nose brimming with exotic lychee fruit and spice, and is rich and full in the mouth. Traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif, with strong cheese (munster, roquefort.) or with desserts. This wine can also be enjoyed with spicy Thai food.

ARGENTINA

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22 SANTA FLORENTINA PINOT GRIS Riserva "Fairtrade" 2010Famatina Valley

Argentina £19.50

Pale lemon colour with greenish tints. A real thirst-quencher with bright citrus/green apple flavours, some rose-petal and honeysuckle aromas and hints of spice and lychee. Purity of fruit comes from a lovely, fresh acidity, balancing the ripe fruit flavours.

Pale lemon colour with greenish tints. A real thirst-quencher with bright citrus/green apple flavours, some rose-petal and honeysuckle aromas and hints of spice and lychee. Purity of fruit comes from a lovely, fresh acidity, balancing the ripe fruit flavours.

24 MALBEC, Bodega Ruca Malen 2007Mendoza

Argentina £29.50

Bodega Ruca Malen, a small winery in Mendoza owned by Jean-Pierre Thibault since 1999, with organically farmed vineyards. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels with a little American oak. 90% Malbec and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, from vineyards 1000-1100 metres above sea level, and 30-80 years old. This wine has fabulous concentration of dark cherry fruits layered, with a dash of spice and long complex finish.

Bodega Ruca Malen, a small winery in Mendoza owned by Jean-Pierre Thibault since 1999, with organically farmed vineyards. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels with a little American oak. 90% Malbec and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, from vineyards 1000-1100 metres above sea level, and 30-80 years old. This wine has fabulous concentration of dark cherry fruits layered, with a dash of spice and long complex finish.

AUSTRALIA

25 THE GATEKEEPER CHARDONNAY 2006Hunter Valley

Australia £27.50

The use of small but expensive French oak barrelsgives this Chardonnay a more 'European' style than a number of its contempories from the Hunter Valley. Rich citrus notes on the nose with a long creamy toasty integrated fruit and ok palate. This is a classic wine with a robust fruit driven character and full, tropical, citrussy fruit.

The use of small but expensive French oak barrelsgives this Chardonnay a more 'European' style than a number of its contempories from the Hunter Valley. Rich citrus notes on the nose with a long creamy toasty integrated fruit and ok palate. This is a classic wine with a robust fruit driven character and full, tropical, citrussy fruit.

26 SEMILLON-SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007, Eagle Vale EstatesMargaret River, Western Australia

Australia £29.00

A lovely vintage, dry conditions resulted in a long ripening period producing grapes of excellent flavour intensity. Heady aromas of passionfruit, orange blossom, ripe lemons and notes of tarragon mingle with scents of vanilla derived from barrel fermentation. The palate is rich, crisp and expansive.

A lovely vintage, dry conditions resulted in a long ripening period producing grapes of excellent flavour intensity. Heady aromas of passionfruit, orange blossom, ripe lemons and notes of tarragon mingle with scents of vanilla derived from barrel fermentation. The palate is rich, crisp and expansive.

27 Unwooded Chardonnay 2008, The LaneAdelaide Hills

Australia £32.50

Bright, lemon-coloured wine shows full, luscious, tropical fruit on the nose, while remaining elegant and fresh. There is a pleasing texture on the palate, which offers smooth layers of ripe, creamy stone fruit balanced by appealing refreshing acidityBright, lemon-coloured wine shows full, luscious, tropical fruit on the nose, while remaining elegant and fresh. There is a pleasing texture on the palate, which offers smooth layers of ripe, creamy stone fruit balanced by appealing refreshing acidity

AUSTRALIA -Contd

28 SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2007, The LaneAdelaide Hills

Australia £32.50

Deep and plummy in colour with a creamy, spiced fruit nose. The palate is smooth and elegant with a rich fruit and pepper finishDeep and plummy in colour with a creamy, spiced fruit nose. The palate is smooth and elegant with a rich fruit and pepper finish

29 THE GATEKEEPER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006McLaren Vale

Australia £29.00

This wine has a vibrant, deep colour and typical aromas of dark red berries eucalyptus and blackcurrant cassis. The palate is of intense fruits, enhanced with integrated fine tannin and a deliciously long, persistent finish. Softer french oak is used forageing to project, not overpower, the fruit.

This wine has a vibrant, deep colour and typical aromas of dark red berries eucalyptus and blackcurrant cassis. The palate is of intense fruits, enhanced with integrated fine tannin and a deliciously long, persistent finish. Softer french oak is used forageing to project, not overpower, the fruit.

30 HEYWOOD ESTATE SHIRAZ 2008South East Australia

Australia £21.00

A wine displaying rich dark plum and mulberry fruits on the nose with some spice, herbal and leather characters on the expansive palate. Rich and concentrated with attractive ripe, integrated tannins. Concentrated flavour and colour.A wine displaying rich dark plum and mulberry fruits on the nose with some spice, herbal and leather characters on the expansive palate. Rich and concentrated with attractive ripe, integrated tannins. Concentrated flavour and colour.

FRANCE - Beaujolais

31 BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES, La Cave de La Croisse 2009P Ferraud et Fils

Beaujolais £22.50

Beaujolais Villages epitomises the liveliness, freshness, charm and vitality of a fruity wine. When bottled young, it keeps the flavour of fresh grapes which, combined with its finesse, will delight your palate. A soft, fresh and fruity wine from the Gamay grape, grown on the granite soils of the Beaujolais region and excellent with almost anything.

Beaujolais Villages epitomises the liveliness, freshness, charm and vitality of a fruity wine. When bottled young, it keeps the flavour of fresh grapes which, combined with its finesse, will delight your palate. A soft, fresh and fruity wine from the Gamay grape, grown on the granite soils of the Beaujolais region and excellent with almost anything.

32 FLEURIE, Vieille Vignes 2008Domaine Marcel Joubert

Beaujolais £31.50

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Fresh and floral, with an attractive blend of strawberries, roses and violets on the Gamay nose. These characters are echoed on the well-structured palate and complemented by fine tannins, supple body and good length. Fresh and floral, with an attractive blend of strawberries, roses and violets on the Gamay nose. These characters are echoed on the well-structured palate and complemented by fine tannins, supple body and good length.

£16.75 Half

FRANCE - Bordeaux

33 CHATEAU PICQUE CAILLOU, 2007Grand Vin de Graves, Pessac-Leognan

Bordeaux £42.00

Rich aromatic semillon and sauvignon blend. Ripe green and white fruit aromas with a long complex finish. Drinking well now. Rich aromatic semillon and sauvignon blend. Ripe green and white fruit aromas with a long complex finish. Drinking well now.

34 CHATEAU DE LAMARQUE, Cru Bourgeois 2002Haut Medoc

Bordeaux £39.50

The vineyard of Château de Lamarque, situated mostly in the gravel areas of the Margaux commune, is one of the oldest Chateaux in the commune dating back to the 12th Century. At the present this property covers an area of only 14 hectares and is mainly planted to Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The wines harvested are aged in oak barriques for 15-18 months. A delightful full-bodied Claret, showing warm blackcurrant fruit and cedar and chocolate notes on the palate.

The vineyard of Château de Lamarque, situated mostly in the gravel areas of the Margaux commune, is one of the oldest Chateaux in the commune dating back to the 12th Century. At the present this property covers an area of only 14 hectares and is mainly planted to Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The wines harvested are aged in oak barriques for 15-18 months. A delightful full-bodied Claret, showing warm blackcurrant fruit and cedar and chocolate notes on the palate.

35 L'ORANGERIE DE CARIGNAN, 2006Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

Bordeaux £26.50

Made of 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon this wine is unusual for Bordeaux,having no oak ageing! A lovely dark garnet colour, the nose is very full of sappy red fruits with hints of caramel and ripe berry fruit aromas. Micro-oxegenation gives an intensity of aged fruit.

Made of 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon this wine is unusual for Bordeaux,having no oak ageing! A lovely dark garnet colour, the nose is very full of sappy red fruits with hints of caramel and ripe berry fruit aromas. Micro-oxegenation gives an intensity of aged fruit.

£15.00 Half

36 CHATEAU SAINT - BRICE, 2002Grand Cru St Emilion

Bordeaux £46.50

Ripe red fruits, with notes of elderberry and cassis. Power and finesse from a famous Saint-Emilion chateau. 75% merlot, with characteristic rounded fruit from this warm vintage. Excellent balance and elegant winemaking given difficult growing conditions.

Ripe red fruits, with notes of elderberry and cassis. Power and finesse from a famous Saint-Emilion chateau. 75% merlot, with characteristic rounded fruit from this warm vintage. Excellent balance and elegant winemaking given difficult growing conditions.

38 CHATEAU LA COUROLLE 2007Montagne St Emilion

Bordeaux £32.50

Château la Courolle has a beautiful colour, is fleshy, has a very nice bouquet and is a typical wine from the St Emilion region. Wonderfully supple, sappy cherry-rich blend which coats the palate. Very keenly balanced, it has a sensual, silky texture.Château la Courolle has a beautiful colour, is fleshy, has a very nice bouquet and is a typical wine from the St Emilion region. Wonderfully supple, sappy cherry-rich blend which coats the palate. Very keenly balanced, it has a sensual, silky texture.

£16.50 Half

FRANCE - Burgundy

39 SAINT-AUBIN 1ER CRU, Dent de Chien 2006Olivier Leflaive

Burgundy £46.50

From a small vineyard at Saint Aubin, immediately behind Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet - this offers some of the best value in the Côte de Beaune; stylish, oaky wines in the same style as their better-known neighbours. Golden in colour with toasty, vanilla fruit and good weight. Puligny quality without the price tag.

From a small vineyard at Saint Aubin, immediately behind Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet - this offers some of the best value in the Côte de Beaune; stylish, oaky wines in the same style as their better-known neighbours. Golden in colour with toasty, vanilla fruit and good weight. Puligny quality without the price tag.

40 RULLY LES ST JACQUES 2007Domaine A & P Villaine

Burgundy £38.00

100% Chardonnay, this wine offers a perfect balance of concentrated citrus notes, honey and a slightly nutty quality with a vibrant mineral structure.100% Chardonnay, this wine offers a perfect balance of concentrated citrus notes, honey and a slightly nutty quality with a vibrant mineral structure.

41 MONTAGNY 1ER CRU Bonneveaux 2008Olivier Leflaive

Burgundy £35.00

Cote Chalonnaise, south of the Cote D'Or, lively ripe white fruits with well-balanced acid, and deceptive weight in the mid-palate. Taking on secondary maturing fruit notes, but with clean structured minerality underpinning the palate. Beautifully elegant wine.

Cote Chalonnaise, south of the Cote D'Or, lively ripe white fruits with well-balanced acid, and deceptive weight in the mid-palate. Taking on secondary maturing fruit notes, but with clean structured minerality underpinning the palate. Beautifully elegant wine.

42 MACON SOLUTRE 2008Domaine Auvigue

Burgundy £27.50

From one of the best villages in the Maconnais region. This is a ripe, almost buttery white wine, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Single Villages Macon is a fairly lively, charming wine. When young, it is characterised by zesty ripe floral and white flower characters. Judicious use of oak, adds a toasty complexity.

From one of the best villages in the Maconnais region. This is a ripe, almost buttery white wine, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Single Villages Macon is a fairly lively, charming wine. When young, it is characterised by zesty ripe floral and white flower characters. Judicious use of oak, adds a toasty complexity.

43 CHABLIS 2008Domaine Vincent Dampt

Burgundy £34.50

Vincent Dampt is one of the top small scale vigneron that typifies much of Burgundy, including Chablis. The quality is very good, with crisp and fragrant green fruits on the nose, well-balanced 'steely' palate, but with weight and finesse on the palate. Perfect as an apéritif or with cold meats, seafood and fish.

Vincent Dampt is one of the top small scale vigneron that typifies much of Burgundy, including Chablis. The quality is very good, with crisp and fragrant green fruits on the nose, well-balanced 'steely' palate, but with weight and finesse on the palate. Perfect as an apéritif or with cold meats, seafood and fish.

£19.00 Half

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44 CORTON CHARLEMAGNE Grand Cru 2000Louis Latour

Burgundy £98.00

Classic Corton Charlemagne from one of the most exceptional vintages seen in the Côte D’Or in the last few years - a wine of great poise and finesse, pale gold in colour with green hints. On the palate it is silky, with rich buttery fruit that is complemented by intriguing citrus overtones - a true classic.

Classic Corton Charlemagne from one of the most exceptional vintages seen in the Côte D’Or in the last few years - a wine of great poise and finesse, pale gold in colour with green hints. On the palate it is silky, with rich buttery fruit that is complemented by intriguing citrus overtones - a true classic.

45 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN 1er Cru, 2001Domaine Des Varoilles

Burgundy £74.00

100% Pinot Noir fruit. Good bottle age now showing complex secondary red fruit aromas, with a lovely mature pinot noir nose. Superb length and finesse on the finish. Supreme elegance.100% Pinot Noir fruit. Good bottle age now showing complex secondary red fruit aromas, with a lovely mature pinot noir nose. Superb length and finesse on the finish. Supreme elegance.

46 LE CHAMBERTIN, 1996Domaine Rossignol Trapet

Burgundy £155.00

Jacques Rossignol inherited half of the famous Trapet domaine in Gevry in 1990 and the vineyards and winery are now run by his two sons. The family believe in sustaining low yields and aim to pick late. The grapes are then de-stemmed and vinified, after which they are left to develop for at least fifteen months in new French oak. The wine is soft, generous and plump with a finely tuned balance and fascinating depth.

Jacques Rossignol inherited half of the famous Trapet domaine in Gevry in 1990 and the vineyards and winery are now run by his two sons. The family believe in sustaining low yields and aim to pick late. The grapes are then de-stemmed and vinified, after which they are left to develop for at least fifteen months in new French oak. The wine is soft, generous and plump with a finely tuned balance and fascinating depth.

FRANCE - Burgundy Contd

47 COTES DE BEAUNE VILLAGES 2006Olivier Leflaive

Burgundy £39.00

A fine mineral character and a good dash of spice help to compliment a full cherry fruit finish. Ripe and generous on the palate, the fruit is held in check by a robust earthy structure. A truly great food wine.A fine mineral character and a good dash of spice help to compliment a full cherry fruit finish. Ripe and generous on the palate, the fruit is held in check by a robust earthy structure. A truly great food wine.

48 BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, 2007Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau

Burgundy £29.50

Bourgogne Pinot Noir is the regional appellation and the fruit can come from any part of Burgundy. At Maison Louis Latour they select only the best grapes from the best vineyard plots to make this ‘cuvée’ which represents quality and value for money. This wine exhibits the characteristics of the great red Burgundies. Noble and full, it has a resplendent colour combining grace with vigour and associating strength with finesse. On the palate fresh raspberries are in evidence when the wine is young.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir is the regional appellation and the fruit can come from any part of Burgundy. At Maison Louis Latour they select only the best grapes from the best vineyard plots to make this ‘cuvée’ which represents quality and value for money. This wine exhibits the characteristics of the great red Burgundies. Noble and full, it has a resplendent colour combining grace with vigour and associating strength with finesse. On the palate fresh raspberries are in evidence when the wine is young.

GERMANY

49 RIESLING, Schloss Schonborn 2008Rheingau

Germany £25.50

Excellent concentration of ripe peacy hony flavours with a hint of almost tropical mango fruit and top notes of typical 'petrolly' rieslingExcellent concentration of ripe peacy hony flavours with a hint of almost tropical mango fruit and top notes of typical 'petrolly' riesling

ITALY

50 PINOT GRIGIO LUNA 2009Cecilia Beretta

Italy £22.50

Exceptional Pinot Grigio showing wonderful freshness and a subtle underlying minerality. Well-balanced on the nose and palate with grilled almonds, ripe gooseberries and a delicate citrus finishExceptional Pinot Grigio showing wonderful freshness and a subtle underlying minerality. Well-balanced on the nose and palate with grilled almonds, ripe gooseberries and a delicate citrus finish

51 CHIANTI CLASSICO, Terre di Prenzano 2006Vinamaggio, DOCG

Italy £29.50

This wine is made up of 95% Sangiovese and is a rich, ruby red wine that has been aged for 18 months in oak barrels. Ripe red and black cherry aromas on the nose, with hints of coffee and mocha on the long complex palate. Long rounded finish, with soft tannin backbone - great balance, full-bodied.

This wine is made up of 95% Sangiovese and is a rich, ruby red wine that has been aged for 18 months in oak barrels. Ripe red and black cherry aromas on the nose, with hints of coffee and mocha on the long complex palate. Long rounded finish, with soft tannin backbone - great balance, full-bodied.

52 PRIMITIVO DEL TARANTINO 2008Masseria dei Trullari, IGT

Italy £21.00

The wine takes its name from the Trulli, ancient conical-shaped, dry-stone houses, traditional to Puglia. The trullari are the master builders of the Trulli. 100% Primitivo this wine has a characteristic, ripe cherry and balsamic nose with concentrated dark cherries and dried herbs on the palate. Its distinctive minerality on the finish gives real personality and appeal.

The wine takes its name from the Trulli, ancient conical-shaped, dry-stone houses, traditional to Puglia. The trullari are the master builders of the Trulli. 100% Primitivo this wine has a characteristic, ripe cherry and balsamic nose with concentrated dark cherries and dried herbs on the palate. Its distinctive minerality on the finish gives real personality and appeal.

FRANCE - Loire

53 MUSCADET DE SEVRE ET MAINE, SUR LIE 2008La Bretonnerie, J Guilbaud

Loire £23.50

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The Roman legions brought the vine to the “pays nantais”, but cultivation did not fully develop until the Middle Ages. In 1709, the vineyard was completely destroyed by frost, and replanted with the grape “Melon de Bourgogne” imported from Burgundy. This grape became the famous “Muscadet”. This is a high quality Muscadet which has matured for two or three months on the fermentation lees - 'sur Lie', giving it a richer complex flavour with a zesty, dry finish. Excellent with seafood.

The Roman legions brought the vine to the “pays nantais”, but cultivation did not fully develop until the Middle Ages. In 1709, the vineyard was completely destroyed by frost, and replanted with the grape “Melon de Bourgogne” imported from Burgundy. This grape became the famous “Muscadet”. This is a high quality Muscadet which has matured for two or three months on the fermentation lees - 'sur Lie', giving it a richer complex flavour with a zesty, dry finish. Excellent with seafood.

55 SANCERRE, Domaine de la Grande Maison 2009Domaine Chaumeau Balland

Loire £32.50

Rich and ripe with creamy gooseberry and herbaceous fruits on the nose, complemented with fresh lemon acidity to finish. Depth of flavours and length of zesty fruit finish show quality winemaking from a single Domaine producer.Rich and ripe with creamy gooseberry and herbaceous fruits on the nose, complemented with fresh lemon acidity to finish. Depth of flavours and length of zesty fruit finish show quality winemaking from a single Domaine producer.

£17.50 Half

56 POUILLY FUME Les Chaumiennes 2008Domaine Figeat

Loire £36.00

Like neighbouring Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé is extremely popular. A crisp, dry Sauvignon white from this famous area, with typical grassy-herbaceaous aromas and flavours, made by the Figeat family. Flinty, smoky style of Pouilly-Fumé, with good weight of fruit but with a dry, citrus steeliness that is delightfully mouth-watering.

Like neighbouring Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé is extremely popular. A crisp, dry Sauvignon white from this famous area, with typical grassy-herbaceaous aromas and flavours, made by the Figeat family. Flinty, smoky style of Pouilly-Fumé, with good weight of fruit but with a dry, citrus steeliness that is delightfully mouth-watering.

57 SAUMUR CHAMPIGNY Lieu Dit Les Villaises 2006Cave De Saumur

Loire £25.50

The region of Saumur profits by the climate favourable to Cabernet Franc grape, which is used for the winemaking of Saumur-Champigny. It has a brilliant dark red colour, with a nose of sweet matured red fruit notes. On the palate it is fresh, structured with a 'crunchy green fruit' Cabernet franc character and good length. Saumur Champaigny wines can be drunk young, in the spring after the wine harvest, as well as after several years in the cellar. Delicious chilled!

The region of Saumur profits by the climate favourable to Cabernet Franc grape, which is used for the winemaking of Saumur-Champigny. It has a brilliant dark red colour, with a nose of sweet matured red fruit notes. On the palate it is fresh, structured with a 'crunchy green fruit' Cabernet franc character and good length. Saumur Champaigny wines can be drunk young, in the spring after the wine harvest, as well as after several years in the cellar. Delicious chilled!

NEW ZEALAND

58 LOFTHOUSE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009Marlborough

New Zealand £25.50

A wine of great pedigree with its vibrantly fresh, sprightly, almost nettley aromas and rich, gooseberry and asparagus palate. Good balancing acidity, compliments the structured fruit finish. A classic Marlborough leafy Sauvignon Blanc.A wine of great pedigree with its vibrantly fresh, sprightly, almost nettley aromas and rich, gooseberry and asparagus palate. Good balancing acidity, compliments the structured fruit finish. A classic Marlborough leafy Sauvignon Blanc.

59 MUDDY WATER, Chardonnay 2005Waipara

New Zealand £42.00

The heavy limestone-based soils of the vineyards are perfect for Chardonnay. This is a big, intense wine - the subtle mineral and ripe fruit flavours are enhanced by smooth, creamy malolactic characters and extended aging in barrels on yeast lees.The heavy limestone-based soils of the vineyards are perfect for Chardonnay. This is a big, intense wine - the subtle mineral and ripe fruit flavours are enhanced by smooth, creamy malolactic characters and extended aging in barrels on yeast lees.

60 PINOT NOIR, Eradus Estate 2008Marlborough

New Zealand £32.50

Exotic fruit and spice on the nose, with redcurrant and strawberry flavours and red cherry hints too. Fresh and appealing fruity palate, more subtle and complex than it at first appears.Exotic fruit and spice on the nose, with redcurrant and strawberry flavours and red cherry hints too. Fresh and appealing fruity palate, more subtle and complex than it at first appears.

FRANCE - Rhone

61 COTES DU LUBERON BLANC 2008Domaine Perrin

Rhone £19.75

This wine is bright straw yellow in appearance with elegant toasted, peach-scented aromas. It is dry & well balanced with full fruity flavours leading to a long finishThis wine is bright straw yellow in appearance with elegant toasted, peach-scented aromas. It is dry & well balanced with full fruity flavours leading to a long finish

63 COTES DU VENTOUX ROSE 2009Domaine Perrin

Rhone £21.00

The Côtes de Ventoux appellation in the Southern Rhone, around Mont Ventoux, is more famous for its reds, but clever winemaking, and the use of both Syrah and grenache grapes, allows this world renowned producer to produce a delicious, luscious fruit-driven rose. A teriffic, summer wine !

The Côtes de Ventoux appellation in the Southern Rhone, around Mont Ventoux, is more famous for its reds, but clever winemaking, and the use of both Syrah and grenache grapes, allows this world renowned producer to produce a delicious, luscious fruit-driven rose. A teriffic, summer wine !

64 CROZES-HERMITAGE, Le Millepertuis 2007Domaine Guyot

Rhone £32.50

This wine is dark ruby garnet in colour. On the nose there are delicate aromas of red berries and a slight hint of spice and pepper. It is well balanced on the palate with a supple and soft tannins and a long fruity finishThis wine is dark ruby garnet in colour. On the nose there are delicate aromas of red berries and a slight hint of spice and pepper. It is well balanced on the palate with a supple and soft tannins and a long fruity finish

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65 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, 2006Chateau Beauchene

Rhone £49.50

Châteauneuf du Pape is easily the most famous of the Côtes du Rhône wines. The oldest historical documents on the vineyards date from the time of the first Popes in Avignon, who had chosen Châteauneuf as their summer home. Ch Beauchene is one of the leading lights in the appellation taking the necessary care to select and age a great Châteauneuf du Pape. The Grenache is fully expressed with a powerful, complex nose and great concentration on the palate.

Châteauneuf du Pape is easily the most famous of the Côtes du Rhône wines. The oldest historical documents on the vineyards date from the time of the first Popes in Avignon, who had chosen Châteauneuf as their summer home. Ch Beauchene is one of the leading lights in the appellation taking the necessary care to select and age a great Châteauneuf du Pape. The Grenache is fully expressed with a powerful, complex nose and great concentration on the palate.

67 HERMITAGE ROUGE, 1998Louis Bernard

Rhone £96.00

From the northern Rhône, the wine is made from 100% Syrah and is big, complex and vibrant with lovely spicy matyre red fruits. A wine for richer dishes, perhaps venison or game. Top producer from an excellent vintage for the Northern Rhone.

SOUTH AFRICA

68 OLD VINES CHENIN BLANC 2008Fran Botha, Stellenbosch

South Africa £23.50

There are traces of minerality to the nose, but not lean, as the fruits are rich and creamy with hints of nuts, lime zest, and stone fruits. A complexity of flavours on the palate, from the renowned Fran Botha - 'queen of steen'.There are traces of minerality to the nose, but not lean, as the fruits are rich and creamy with hints of nuts, lime zest, and stone fruits. A complexity of flavours on the palate, from the renowned Fran Botha - 'queen of steen'.

69 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Nelson's Estate 2009Stellenbosch

South Africa £21.50

Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a flavoursome finish. Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavours of grassy gosseberry notes on the palate - long finish.

Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a flavoursome finish. Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavours of grassy gosseberry notes on the palate - long finish.

70 CHARDONNAY, Kushushu Creek 2007Robertson

South Africa £22.00

This is a complex rich though easy-drinking wine, which display the highly individual character of the Robertson district. This Chardonnay is stunning, with a delicate appley nose and a taught, vibrant white fruit, balanced palate. Honey and spice on the finish.

This is a complex rich though easy-drinking wine, which display the highly individual character of the Robertson district. This Chardonnay is stunning, with a delicate appley nose and a taught, vibrant white fruit, balanced palate. Honey and spice on the finish.

71 CABERNET SAUVIGNON MERLOT, NELSON'S ESTATE ROSE, 2008Paarl

South Africa £22.00

A delightful, rich, strawberries and cream nose, with weight and elegance on the palate. Made by the saignee method, with the wine being bled off the skins after four to five days. Rich new world fruit, but with a restrained with elegance though.A delightful, rich, strawberries and cream nose, with weight and elegance on the palate. Made by the saignee method, with the wine being bled off the skins after four to five days. Rich new world fruit, but with a restrained with elegance though.

72 MERLOT, Bainskloof Estate, 2007Breede River Valley

South Africa £19.50

This is an eccentric and warm hearted red. The intensity and earthy weight of the Merlot gives notes of mulberry and soft plum, and damson notes from the heat of the vineyard. Soft ripe tannins giving the wine a good length and rich backbone.This is an eccentric and warm hearted red. The intensity and earthy weight of the Merlot gives notes of mulberry and soft plum, and damson notes from the heat of the vineyard. Soft ripe tannins giving the wine a good length and rich backbone.

73 RHEBOKSKLOOF PINOTAGE, 2008Paarl

South Africa £25.50

A ripe, full bodied Pinotage with a complex, smoky palate and savoury, toasted notes underpinning a rich fruit character.A ripe, full bodied Pinotage with a complex, smoky palate and savoury, toasted notes underpinning a rich fruit character.

SPAIN

74 RUEDA BLANCO, Bodegas Vina Garedo 2008(Viura-Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc)

Spain £21.00

Made from the sought-after Viura and verdelho grapes, blended with small amounts of Sauvignon, this wine is full with fresh stone fruit character, completed by an aromatic and interesting minerality. High altitude planting retains the freshness and crispness of the wine.

Made from the sought-after Viura and verdelho grapes, blended with small amounts of Sauvignon, this wine is full with fresh stone fruit character, completed by an aromatic and interesting minerality. High altitude planting retains the freshness and crispness of the wine.

75 RIOJA GRAN RESERVA, SOLAR DE SAMANIEGO 2001Bodegas Alavesas

Spain £45.00

A clear plum-cherry red in colour with a nose that combines bright peppery berries with a hint of dried fruit. This all comes through on a satisfying, soft, easy-drinking palate and persists in a long generous finish.A clear plum-cherry red in colour with a nose that combines bright peppery berries with a hint of dried fruit. This all comes through on a satisfying, soft, easy-drinking palate and persists in a long generous finish.

76 TEMPRANILLO, LAGUNA DE LA NAVA RESERVA 2004Valdepenas

Spain £24.50

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Damson red in colour with pale tiled rim. Lovely pronounced nose of strawberry and wild berry fruits and vanilla. Round and full in the mouth, soft berry fruit with almonds, spice and cinnamon stick flavours, great finesse on the palate, good structure and excellent length.

Damson red in colour with pale tiled rim. Lovely pronounced nose of strawberry and wild berry fruits and vanilla. Round and full in the mouth, soft berry fruit with almonds, spice and cinnamon stick flavours, great finesse on the palate, good structure and excellent length.

UNITED STATES

77 SAUVIGNON BLANC, CAKEBREAD 2008Napa Valley

United States £49.00

Pale lemon in colour. The nose has some fresh citrus notes along with some fleshier stone fruit and gooseberries. The palate is fairly round for a Sauvignon Blanc, showing green apple and grassy notes but also some soft vanilla and spicePale lemon in colour. The nose has some fresh citrus notes along with some fleshier stone fruit and gooseberries. The palate is fairly round for a Sauvignon Blanc, showing green apple and grassy notes but also some soft vanilla and spice

79 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CAKEBREAD 2006Napa Valley

United States £78.00

Inky purple with a ruby rim, this wine shows lots of dark, ripe, spicy blackberry fruit. The palate is mouthfilling and structured, fresh and leafy, with spicy fruitcake and rich cassis notesInky purple with a ruby rim, this wine shows lots of dark, ripe, spicy blackberry fruit. The palate is mouthfilling and structured, fresh and leafy, with spicy fruitcake and rich cassis notes

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White

90 CHENIN BLANC 2009, Lowry's PassWestern Cape

South Africa £15.95

Pale-medium lemon in colour. The nose is open and aromatic with plenty of fresh citrus fruit. The palate is zingy and refreshing with grapefruit, lime and some nettley notes. Although this wine is relatively high in acidity and has good minerality, there is a little fleshiness to the mid-palate, preventing it from being too austere.

Pale-medium lemon in colour. The nose is open and aromatic with plenty of fresh citrus fruit. The palate is zingy and refreshing with grapefruit, lime and some nettley notes. Although this wine is relatively high in acidity and has good minerality, there is a little fleshiness to the mid-palate, preventing it from being too austere.

£4.00 175ml

91 SAUVIGNON BLANC, Panul Estate 2009Lontue Valley

Chile £16.95

Pale straw colour, with a crisp herbaceous nose of nettles and grass. Warm expansive palate full-bodied for a Sauvignon, but with a clean tropical freshness on the palate.Pale straw colour, with a crisp herbaceous nose of nettles and grass. Warm expansive palate full-bodied for a Sauvignon, but with a clean tropical freshness on the palate.

£4.50 175ml

Rose

93 LA BROUETTE ROSE, Producteurs Plaimont, VdP du Comté Tolosan Langeudoc

£16.95

Shiny salmon pink colour. Red fresh fruit nose with hints of wild strawberry and fruit drop. Fresh on the palate, round and well balanced in the mouth with supple tannins.Shiny salmon pink colour. Red fresh fruit nose with hints of wild strawberry and fruit drop. Fresh on the palate, round and well balanced in the mouth with supple tannins.

£4.50 175ml

Red

95 GRENACHE-SYRAH, Terre de Lumiere 2008Celliers Jean d'Alibert, Vin de Pays d'Oc

Languedoc £15.95

The spicy Carignan grape is the mainstay of this supple easy drinking red, from the Minervois region of Southern France. Sweetly fruited this also has good structure and focus.The spicy Carignan grape is the mainstay of this supple easy drinking red, from the Minervois region of Southern France. Sweetly fruited this also has good structure and focus.

£4.00 175ml

96 MERLOT, Panul Estate 2009Colchagua Valley

Chile £16.95

Fruity and attractive nose, showing ripe mulberry, raspberry and plum fruit with violet notes. Balanced acidity and tannin leading to a rounded, balanced soft finish.Fruity and attractive nose, showing ripe mulberry, raspberry and plum fruit with violet notes. Balanced acidity and tannin leading to a rounded, balanced soft finish.

£4.50 175ml

DESSERT WINES

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Perfect to accompany our desserts menu

100 CHATEAU SEPTY, 2007Monbazillac HALF BOTTLE - 37.5cl

Monbazillac £14.00 Half

Ripe, honeyed fruit with notes of caramel and marmalade; rich and sweet but enlivened by zingy fresh citrus acidity. Not cloying at all - very well balanced.Ripe, honeyed fruit with notes of caramel and marmalade; rich and sweet but enlivened by zingy fresh citrus acidity. Not cloying at all - very well balanced.

101 CHATEAU BRIATTE 2005Sauternes HALF BOTTLE - 37.5cl

Bordeaux £23.50 Half

Opulent, lush tropical fruits, a honeyed orange caramel and marmalade richness, a balancing fresh acid bright, and invigoratingly heady, unctious fruit on the palate.Opulent, lush tropical fruits, a honeyed orange caramel and marmalade richness, a balancing fresh acid bright, and invigoratingly heady, unctious fruit on the palate.

102 MUSCAT DE BEAUMES-DE-VENISE 2004Dom de Coyeux 125 ml glass

Rhone £4.50 Glass

The powerful and expressive nose shows aromas of white flowers, peach and honey. On the palate the wine is round and sweet, but not cloying, with a lively acidity. The total effect is fresh and elegant with good length and lots of charm.The powerful and expressive nose shows aromas of white flowers, peach and honey. On the palate the wine is round and sweet, but not cloying, with a lively acidity. The total effect is fresh and elegant with good length and lots of charm.