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A VERY PERSONAL WINE LIST

When choosing the wines for our new list, we decided to put together a broad selection of personal favourites rather than a formulaic assortment of familiar names and run-of-the-mill drinking from well-known growers. It’s a very distinctive choice, including a big selection that can be explored by the glass as well as some very unusual pedigree vintages from around the world.

The list begins with more than a dozen house selections. Beyond that, we have divided the whites and reds into geographical groups, rather than simply listing the cheapest bottles first. We hope this will encourage you explore the by-ways of the list.

We can personally endorse everything on the list, but a few deserve to be singled out as special recommendations.

24. Sauvignon Blanc, 2004, Geisen (NZ) A real find; amazingly drinkable Sauvignon.

36. Les Pierres d’Argent, 2002, Château de Lascaux One of the sublime and rare Langedoc wines that we are very excited about.

46. Shiraz ‘The Freedom’, 2002, Langmeil Winery, Barossa Valley AUS. Extraordinary stuff! Very potent, as smooth as vintage port and unlike any other Shiraz we have tasted.

Also, don’t miss out on the gold-medal Chardonnay, 2002 from Yering Station, (23). Forget supermarket Chardonnays, this is something really special!

We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the list as much as we do.

 

 

To ensure as much variety and choice as possible, we have cherry-picked some of the best from the country’s top merchants. We are particularly grateful for their support, advice and encouragement.

Adnams Wine Merchants,
Southwold, Suffolk
www.adnamswines.co.uk

Enotria Winecellars,
London NW10
www.enotria.co.uk

Oliver & Bird Superior Wines,
Bampton, Devon
www.oliverandbird.co.uk

Walter Hicks,
St. Austell Brewery, St Austell, Cornwall
www.staustellbrewery.co.uk

Yapp Brothers,
Mere, Wiltshire
www.yapp.co.uk
 
 












 
 
 
 
HOUSE WINES BY THE GLASS
 
 
WHITE
 
 
1. COLOMBARD, UGNI BLANC, 2004
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Côtes de Gascogne (FRA)
  Dry wine with zesty gooseberry aromas, crisp refreshing acidity. 11.5% abv
 
2. CHARDONNAY, 2004
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Comtes Rhodaniens, Vign’ons Recoltants (FRA)
  Pure unoaked Chardonnay, refreshing fruit, with a dry finish. 13% abv
 
3. MARQUES DE RISCAL, 2004 Rueda (SPA)
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Rueda (SPA)
  Fresh, ripe and modern, with a firm dry finish. 13.5% abv
   
4. SHARPHAM DART VALLEY RESERVE, 2004
3.75 / 5.00 / 14.95
  Sharpham Vineyards, Devon (ENG)
  Just off-dry, with a light fresh character. 11% abv
 
5. RIESLING KABINETT, 2004
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Reh Kendermann (GER)
  Quite sweet, with a fresh grassy aroma. 9% abv
 
6. SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2005
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Porter Mill Station (SA)
  Lively, fresh-cut grass and asparagus on the nose. 12% abv
 
7. CHENIN BLANC, 2004
3.75 / 5.00 / 14.95
  Saumur, Alliance Loire (FRA)
  Crisp zesty wine, delicate citrus flavours, clean finish. 12%abv
 
 
 
ROSÉ
 
8. MAS DES LAURIERS, 2004
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Côteaux de Narbonne (FRA)
  Elegant Mediterranean rosé; strawberries and hits of lemon sherbet. 12.5% abv
 
 
 
 
RED
 
9. MERLOT, 2004
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Libertad, Mendoza (ARG)
  Ripe jammy hits of cherries and raspberries. Soft tannins. 13% abv
 
10. SHIRAZ/CABERNET, 2003
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Lonsdale Ridge, Victoria (AUS)
  Soft, smooth, evenly aged fruit. 14% abv
 
11. TEMPRANILLO, 2001
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Puerto de Santos, Castilla Y Leon (SPA)
  Bright fruit with light oak and a touch of spice. 13% abv
 
12. ZINFANDEL, 2002/3 Cougars Moon (USA)
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Cougars Moon (USA)
  Dark fruit, big and spicy. Easy, warm drinking. 14% abv
 
14. CABERNET SAUVIGNON INSIGNE, 2003
3.40 / 4.50 / 13.50
  Vina Carmen (CHI)
  Traditional dark Cabernet, with nice light oak. 14% abv
 
15. LES JARDINS, 2002
3.75 / 5.00 / 14.95
Domaine Saint Antonin (FRA)
  A great wine from Languedoc. A real bargain. 13.5% abv
 
 
 
CHAMPAGNES AND SPARKLING WINES
 
16. MÖET ET CHANDON, NV (FRA) (200ml)
12.95
  Needs no introduction!
 
17. WESTPORT RIVERS BRUT, 2001 (USA)
23.95
Fine, biscuity aromas with a clean mineral character and close-beaded bubbles.
 
18. MOSCATO D’ASTI ‘LA SPINETTA’, 2001
29.50
  Rivetti Piemonte (ITA)
  Beguiling and delicately scented. Gently sweet and lightly fizzy.
 
19. DUMANGIN FILS, BRUT GRANDE RÉSERVE (FRA)
35.00
  Finely crafted 'grower's' Champagne from a long established family vineyard.
   
20. BILLECARTE-SALMON ROSÉ, NV
52.00
  Billecarte-Salmon (FRA)
  A wonderful pale-pink fizz.
 
 
 
WHITE WINES
 
 
 
AUSTRALIA
 
21. SEMILLON/SAUVIGNON, 2004
19.95
  Juniper Crossing
  Lime peel, ripe apples and a soft apricot-skin texture with a refreshing edge of acidity to the finish.
 
22. RIESLING, 2002
23.50
  Petaluma estate
  Full and smoky, with a long limey palate.
 
23. CHARDONNAY, YERING STATION, 2003
26.00
  Yarra Valley
  Classic elegant style. Subtle oak from winemaker of the year 2004.
 
24. LILLIAN MARSANNE, 2003
28.95
  John Brockstropp, Pemberton WA
  Rhône-like with fleshy apricot fruit. Contains some Roussanne and Viognier.
 
 
 
CORSICA
 
25. VIN DE CORSE PORTO VECCHIO, 2004
24.95
  Domaine de Torraccia Blanc
  Aromas and flavours of herbs and wild flowers lead to a dry, mellow, mineral palate.
 
 
 
FRANCE
 
26. BERGERAC SEC, 2004
14.50
  Château de Eyssards
  Made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, this is clean and refreshing.
 
27. MUSCADET DE SÈVRE-ET-MAINE SUR LIE, 2004
15.95
  Château L’Oiseliniere
  Sea breezes, new hay and a steely finish.
 
28. VIOGNIER, 2004
16.50
  Terrasses d’Eole Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
  Rich and inviting aromas of white peach and lime blossom. Medium-dry and mouth-filling with a long finish.
   
29. LES FLEURS D’ALSACE, 2003
17.50
  Hugel
  Lively, almost tropical fruit with a touch of spice. Excellent blend of classic grape varieties Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Muscat, Sylvaner and Pinot Gris.
 
30. MUSCAT SEC, DOMAINE LA COLOMBETTE, 2004
17.95
  Côteaux du Libron
  Outstanding new arrival, like a good Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay in the refined ‘Chablis style’. Drink on its own or with white fish.
 
31. PICPOUL DE PINET, 2004
17.95
Mas Saint Laurent
  Made from the white grape of Languedoc, with touches of grapefruit and lime. Superb with oysters.
 
32. VOUVRAY SEC, 2001
17.95
Daniel Jarry
  A bone-dry Vouvray with apple and pear flavours and refreshingly clean acidity prior to a clean, fresh finish.
 
33. MACON-PRISSÉ, 2004
18.95
  Les Clochettes
  Broad palate with floral notes, slightly nutty; a very graceful wine.
 
34. BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ, 2004
18.95
  Goisot
  Something special from this Cinderella grape near Chablis; rich, creamy, quince-fruited palate.
 
35. QUINCY, 2004
22.95
  Denis Jaumier
  Classic elderflower aromas, crisp redcurrant fruit; excellent with goats’ cheese.
 
36. SANCERRE, 2004
23.50
  Guy Saget
  Vivacious, pure and full of extract. Elegant and subtle with classic gooseberry fruit.
 
37. MENETOU-SALON BLANC, 2004
23.50
  Domaine Jean Teiller
  Often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbour Sancerre, but not in this case. Expect mown grass and a ripe juicy palate yielding to a fresh dry finish.
 
38. CHABLIS SAINT MARTIN, 2003
23.50
  Domaine Laroche
  Pure, classic Chablis from a seriously impressive, big-name producer.
 
39. CHABLIS, 2004
24.95
Domaine Jean Durup
  Fantastic bone-dry, un-oaked Chablis. Premier league stuff! Taste those crushed oyster shells!
 
40. CASSIS, CLOS SAINTE MAGDELEINE, 2003
27.95
  François Sack
  Provençal white Cassis with an exotic fruit and orange-peel bouquet. Delicious as an aperitif; perfect with bouillabaisse.
 
41. LES PIERRES D’ARGENT, 2002
29.95
  Château de Lascaux
  Another sublime wine from Languedoc. Aromatic lemon, honey and apricots.
 
42. RULLY 1er cru 'LES CLOUX', 2003
35.00
  Jean-Marc Boillot
  One of the top-drawer white Burgundies. Elite French restaurants clamour for this wine. Has a ripe glossy feel, backed up by oak and subtle minerality.
 
43. MEURSAULT CHARMES 1er CRU, 2000
55.00
  Domaine Rene Monnier
  Ripe fruit, fine oak. Welcome to one of the most beautiful wines in the world.
 
44. PULIGNY-MONTRACHET, 1999
59.00
  Domaine Carillon
  Intensely scented fruit from one of the region’s most auspicious producers. Top of the tree.
 
 
 
GREECE
 
45. GENTILINI ROBOLA, 2001
19.50
  A fantastic wine from high in the centre of Cephalonia; brilliant with everything plucked from the sea.
 
 
 
ITALY
 
46. PINOT GRIGIO ‘LE ROSSE’, 2004
18.00
  Tommassi
  A full, yet unusual, Pinot Grigio. Far too easy to drink!
 
47. GAVI DI GAVI ‘LA ZEBRA’, 2004
22.50
Piedmont
  From a vineyard 1,476ft above sea level, this crisp wine boasts flavours of ripe apples.
 
 
 
NEW ZEALAND
 
48. SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2004
21.50
  Forrest Estate, Marlborough
  Big fruit, vibrant acidity, irresistible appeal; the classic New Zealand Sauvignon.
 
49. SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2004
28.95
  Giesen
  Extraordinary! Tropical fruit cocktail in a glass. Unlike any other Sauvignon Blanc. Try it!
 
50. SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2004
29.95
  Isabel Estate, Marlborough
  Aromas of freshly cut grass. Top-class, elegant and very fine Sauvignon.
 
 
 
SOUTH AFRICA
 
51. CHENIN BLANC, 2003
27.95
  Rudera Stellenbosch
  A mature classic made from old bush vines – so expect marmalade-orange depth. One of the Cape’s best. Fewer than 700 cases made annually - sample it while you can!
 
 
 
SPAIN
 
52. GABA DO XIL, VALDETORRAS, 2004
16.50
Telmo Rodriguez
  Aromas of honey, white flowers and apple peel, with dried fruit flavours. Different and refreshing.
 
53. ALBARIÑO, PAZO DE BARRANTES, 2003
24.30
Rias Baixas
  Beautifully fresh aromas suffused with orange blossom, fennel and apricots.
 
 
 
 
ROSÉ WINES
 
54. MONTROSE ROSÉ, 2005
15.50
  Domaine Montrose (FRA)
Intensely aromatic, with great depth of flavour.
 
55. SPIROPOULOS MANTINIA, 2004 ORGANIC (GRE)
17.50
Strawberry and rose-scented wine, made from organic grapes. Citrus and fresh berry flavours on the palate; bone-dry with no bitter tannins.
 
56. PINOT NOIR ROSÉ, YERING STATION, 2005
22.95
  Yarra Valley (AUS)
  A rosé like no other. Amazing complexity, cherries, strawberries and redcurrants to the fore.
 
 
 
RED WINES
 
 
 
AUSTRALIA
 
57. SHIRAZ, 2002/03
15.50
  Evans and Tate
  Berry-scented, pepper-spiced flavours and a smooth texture.
 
58. CABERNET FRANC, 2002
30.00
  Garland Saros
  Vivid red wine from a tiny one-hectare vineyard in Mount Baker, Western Australia. Amazing perfume of violets and black fruits with a velvety finish in the mouth.
 
 
 
CHILE
 
59. CARMENÈRE GRAN RESERVA, 2003
18.95
  Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley
  Powerful example of Chile's adopted grape. Rich tobacco and black fruity aromas, and remarkable concentration of flavours on the palate.
 
 
 
CORSICA
 
60. VIN DE CORSE PORTO VECCHIO, 2001 RESERVE
37.95
  Domaine de Torraccia
  A rare red from south of the island. Dense fruit flavours with slightly smoky, sweet-tobacco complexity
 
 
 
FRANCE
   
61. CHINON 'CUVÉE TERROIR', 2003
18.50
  Charles Joguet
  Wonderful combination of earthy flavours and juicy elegance.
 
62. L’AMOURIER, 2001
18.50
  Domaine Luc Lapeyre
  Packed with fruit and spice; the flavours go on and on.
 
63. CÔTES DU RHÔNE ‘NATURE’, 2003 (ORGANIC)
19.50
Domaine Perrin
  Deep purple, spicy organic wine from the Perrin family.
 
64. MERCUREY ‘LA FRAMBOISIÈRE’, 2001
32.00
Faiveley
  Impressive Burgundy full of raspberry flavour. Beautiful and built to last.
 
65. CHÂTEAU LA ROQUE , 2002
39.95
  ‘Cupa Numismae’
  Finesse and richness associated with this blend of Syrah and old vine Mourvèdre.
 
66. CHÂTEAU LANGOA BARTON, 2001
59.00
  St Julien 3ème cru classé
  Big stuff! Classic Grand Bordeaux - creamy oak, cassis flavours and a hint of leather.
 
 
 
GREECE
 
67. SPIROPOULOS PORFYROS, 2003 (ORGANIC)
25.00
  Organic vineyards in Nemea are the source of this wine aged in French oak – thanks to one of the leaders in Greek winemaking. Look for rich tannins and a long expressive finish.
 
 
 
ITALY
 
68. MERLOT LA GARDA ‘LE PRUNÉE, 2002
19.95
  Tommasi
  North Italian Merlot, full of ripe fruit, tar and hints of roses.
 
 
 
LEBANON
 
69. CHÂTEAU MUSAR, 1998
29.00
  Openly fruity with opulent, mulberry fruit and a good backbone.
 
 
 
NEW ZEALAND
 
70. SYRAH, ‘WINE MAKERS RESERVE’, 2002
20.50
  Babich, Hawkes Bay
  Full of spicy berries, plums, leather and cedar notes. Fine and flavoursome.
 
71. PINOT NOIR, 2004
21.50
  Forrest Estate, Marlborough
  Tightly structured, this has gamey, red fruit flavours and classic Pinot structure.
 
 
SPAIN
 
72. RIOJA MARQUES DE MURRIETA RESERVA, 2000
26.50
  One of Spain’s grandest Riojas, super-sweet and oaky. Big, beefy drinking. Serious!
 
 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
73. PINOT NOIR DE LOACH, 2003
19.50
  Sonoma County
  Nine months in French oak, aromas of strawberries and allspice with a silky palate. Laden with red cherries, cranberries and hints of ginger.
 
74. BIG HOUSE RED ‘CA DEL SOLO’, 2003
24.00
  Bonny Doon
  Glossy red with a massive flavour attack from blackberries, redcurrants, roses and cherries. More magic from the irrepressible Bonny Doon.
   
   
 
DESSERT WINES
 
(50ml measure)
   
  LATE HARVEST PINOT GRIS, 2002
  Yering Station (AUS) 2.25
   
  LE PASSULE, 2001
  Librandi, Calabria (ITA) 3.00
   
  TESAURO RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA, 2000
  Valpentena (ITA) 3.25
   
  MUSCAT DE RIVESALTES 2001
  Domaine Cazes, Rivesaltes (FRA) 3.70
   
  TROCKENBEERENAUSLESE 2001
  Hopler ( AUSTRIA) 5.25
   
  PEDRO XIMENEZ, VIEJO NAPOLEON,
  Hildago (SPA) 3.95
   
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