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Sauvignon/Viognier
2006 Domaine de Bertier (France) |
£12.95 |
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A
blend of two grapes which work surprisingly well together.
The body of the Viognier and the crisp, zesty aromatics
of the Sauvignon combine to make a fantastic house white.
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Glass
(175ml)
Glass (250ml) |
£3.75
£4.95 |
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Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Curico River (Chile) |
£13.95 |
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Dryish
Sauvignon which is fresh and zippy, showing good acidity
and green fruit flavours. |
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Glass
(175ml)
Glass (250ml) |
£3.95
£5.25 |
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Merlot/Cabernet
2005 Domaine de Bertier (France) |
£12.95 |
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Good
body and shows the gentle, leafy aromas of the Cabernets
combined with the flesh of the Merlot. |
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Glass
(175ml)
Glass (250ml) |
£3.75
£4.95 |
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Merlot 2006 Curico
River (Chile) |
£13.95 |
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Juicy
Merlot which offers dark berry flavours. |
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Glass
(175ml)
Glass (250ml) |
£3.95
£5.25 |
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Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
'Rustico' Nino Franco (France) |
£21.50 |
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Soft,
creamy bubbles and a palate of white fruits combined with
a slight floral touch |
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Champagne Gardet
'Ballantynes' Special Selection |
£29.95 |
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Made
from one third of each of the three grape varieties, with
a generous amount of reserve wine added to the blend,
giving a Champagne which is rich and full and very satisfying
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Champagne Laurent
Perrier NV |
£39.95 |
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Soft,
creamy bubbles and a palate of white fruits combined with
a slight floral touch |
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Champagne Veuve
Clicquot NV |
£45.00 |
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One
of the most popular Champagnes which is reliable and always
pleases. Fruity, but still quite gentle. |
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Semillon/Chardonnay
2006 Stoney Vale (Australia) |
£14.95 |
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Dryish
white from South Australia, produced by Yaldara. Delicate
peach flavours and just no more than an hint of oak. |
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Savignon Blanc 2006
Domaine de Montmarin (France) |
£14.95 |
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Green
fruit flavours backed up with fresh acidity and dry, savoury
palate. |
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Semillon/Chardonnay
2006 Casa Silva (Chile) |
£15.95 |
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The
tropical fruit flavours of the Semillon and the body of
the Chardonnay combine well to make this fruity, easy
drinking white from Chile. |
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Bergerac Sec 2005
Chateau Richard (France) |
£16.95 |
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Organic.
Richard Doughty's dry white is a delightful, crisp white
with flavours of lime and quince, and has good body and
aromatics. |
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Pinot Grigio 2006
Gregoris (Italy) |
£17.95 |
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Zesty
citrus and melon aromas combined with ripe fruit flavours.
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Altosur Chardonnay
2006 Finca Sophenia (Argentina) |
£18.95 |
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30%
fermented in high quality French oak. The high altitude
vineyards at Finca Sophenia mean that the wines have freshness
and complexity. This Chardonnay is cool, but also has
some body and citrus scented fruit. |
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Promised Land Unwooded
Chardonnay 2006 Wakefield (Australia) |
£18.95 |
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Classic
green apple and hazelnut flavours combined with a touch
of tropical fruits, such as melon and grapefruit. |
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Macon-Uchizy 2006
Paul Talmard (France) |
£19.95 |
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Rich,
but unoaked Chardonnay from Burgundy. Green apple flavours
combined with a touch of honey. |
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Gavi 'Ca Adua' 2006
Fontanassa (Italy) |
£21.50 |
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Fresh
and zippy, but also is also quite punchy and has fresh
vibrant fruit. |
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Savignon Blanc 2006
Forrest Estate, Marlborough
(New Zealand) |
£22.50 |
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Elegant
and fruity from the classic area of New Zealand. This
wine is dry and crisp with Lively aromatics. Flavours
of lime and citrus combined with gooseberry and kiwi.
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Chablis 2006 Daniel
Dampt (France) |
£24.00 |
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Dampt's
style is for fragrant Chablis with floral and mineral
aromas and just a hint of steel. Lingering dry finish.
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Pouilly Fumé
'Les Croquloups' 2005 Dom. Chauveau (France) |
£25.95 |
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Typically
flinty Fumé, vibrant, fresh, citrusy palate. Bone
dry finish. |
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Pouilly Fuissé
2006 J.A. Ferret (France) |
£29.95 |
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An
unoaked Pouilly Fuissé which combines richness
and depth with freshness and vibrancy. |
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Grenache Rosé
2006 Domaine La Colombette |
£14.95 |
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Lightly
flavoured, strawberry scented rosé made from 100%
Grenache. |
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Glass
(175ml)
Glass (250ml) |
£4.00
£5.50 |
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Shiraz/Cabernet
2006 Stoney Vale (Australia) |
£14.95 |
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Medium
bodied fresh red from South Australia with black currant
flavours, in 'Cotes du Rhone' style. Easy to drink and
great value for money. |
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Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Domaine de Bachellery (France) |
£15.95 |
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Bright
aromas and crunchy fruit make this a highly competitive
red which gives the new world a run for its money. |
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Costieres de Nimes
2004 Ch. Tour de Beraud (France) |
£16.50 |
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Berry
scented with a soft rounded palate of ripe fruits and
a touch of spice. |
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Ribera del Duero
Joven 2005 Montevannos (Spain) |
£16.50 |
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An
unwooded red which shows deep blackberry and blueberry
flavours balanced with nice acidity and a fresh palate
made from Tempranillo with a dash of Merlot. |
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Carmenere 2006 Korta
(Chile) |
£16.95 |
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Blueberry
and damson flavours with scents of incense, menthol and
forest fruits. |
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Chianti 2005 Guicciardini
Strozzi (Italy) |
£17.95 |
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Light,
crisp Chianti with flavours of black cherries. |
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Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Wakefield (Australia) |
£19.95 |
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Quite
restrained, but classic style of Cabernet from famed Clare
Valley producer. |
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Chinon 'Les Granges'
2005 Bernard Baudry (France) |
£20.95 |
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Delicate,
fresh version of Chinon made exclusively from Cabernet
Franc grapes. |
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Bordeaux Cotes de
Castillon 2001 Chateau Poupille (France) |
£21.95 |
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A
pure Merlot from the right bank of Bordeaux made in a
fleshy, polished, modern style with excellent fruit. |
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Rioja Vina Cubillo
2001 Lopez de Heredia (Spain) |
£25.95 |
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Cubillo
is the Crianza from Lopez Heredia, but is aged longer
than most producer's Reservas. Although aged 3-4 years
in cask it still has good fruit, and has the delicious
savoury character typical of this producer. |
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Beaune Vielles Vignes
2001 Domaine des Clos (France) |
£31.00 |
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A
very fine medium bodied palate which shows lively flavours
of strawberry and red cherries, with a floral bouquet.
Very stylish. good value Burgundy from old vines |
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Chateau Musar 2000
(Lebanon) |
£32.00 |
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A
very 'old-world' style of wine reminiscent of old fashioned
Claret or Rioja. Not really a fruity wine, it has the
aromas of earth, figs and spices, and ripe tannins and
firm body. Can age remarkably well. |
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Pomerol 2001 Chateau
Gombaude Guillot (France) |
£45.00 |
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Biodynamic/Organic.
Classic Pomerol of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from
old vines. Plummy palate, elegant in structure. |
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Muscat de Rivesaltes
2004 Domaine Piquemal (50cl) (France) |
£16.95 |
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Rich
and fruity with flavours of orange peel and cinnamon.
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