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~ White Wines by the Glass ~
Crusan, Vin de Pays Côtes de Gascogne, South West France, France, 2012
Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc
Salads & smoked salmon. Great with beetroot & pickles because of its acidity
£2.85 per 125ml £4.25 per 175ml £5.70 per 250ml
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£16.95
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Finca Valero, Cariñena, Aragon, Spain, 2011
Macabeo
Perfect for fish without sauces, goats cheese tart & even the pork chop
£2.90 per 125ml £4.35 per 175ml £5.75 per 250ml
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£17.25
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Robert Skalli, Fortant, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2011
Sauvignon Blanc
Shellfish chowder or the scallops
£3.20 per 125ml £4.75 per 175ml £6.40 per 250ml
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£18.95
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Collezione Marchesini, Veneto, Italy, 2011
Pinot Grigio
Pan-fried Welsh seabass or maybe the traditional fish & chips
£3.20 per 125ml £4.75 per 175ml £6.40 per 250ml
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£18.50
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J.Moreau et Fils, Vin de France, France, 2011
Vermentino
Delicate white fish such as steamed plaice, soups with cream & goats cheese
£3.65 per 125ml £5. 50 per 175ml £7.30 per 250ml
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£21.95
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Flagstone, Noon Gun, Western Cape, South Africa, 2012
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
Wild mushroom, chestnut & barley stew, corned beef hash cake
£3.00 per 125ml £4.50 per 175ml £6.00 per 250ml
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£17.95
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Domaine la Croix Belle, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon,
France, 2011
Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc
Salmon & beetroot or our traditional fish & chips
£3.40 per 125ml £5.10 per 175ml £6.80 per 250ml
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£19.95
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Poderi Dal Nespoli, Le Coste, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2011
Trebbiano
Lovely food friendly wine. Perfect with Winter vegetable soup or traditional
English brawn
£3.50 per 125ml £5.25 per 175ml £7.00 per 250ml
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£20.95
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Domaine la Croix Belle, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon,
France, 2012
Chardonnay
Onion soup, fish with sauces & white meat dishes with body & weight
£4.65 per 125ml £7.00 per 175ml £9.30 per 250ml
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£27.00
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Miguel Torres, Viña Esmeralda, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, 2011
Muscat, Gerwürztraminer
Combining spiciness & sweetness - a perfect accompaniment to duck
terrine, chop house paté or the smoked mackerel & prawn kedgeree
£4.50 per 125ml £6.75 per 175ml £9.00 per 250ml
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£26.00
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~ Red Wines by the Glass ~
Crusan, Vin de Pays Côtes de Gascogne, South West France, France, 2012
Grenache, Merlot
Ideal with meat-driven starters, brown onion soup or the goats cheese tart
£2.85 per 125ml £4.25 per 175ml £5.70 per 250ml
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£16.95
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Luis Felipe Edwards, Lot 40, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile, 2012
Cabernet Sauvignon
Another perfect partner for meats, including the roast beef dinner or even The Burger
£3.00 per 125ml £4.50 per 175ml £6.00 per 250 ml
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£17.95
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Robert Skalli, Fortant, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2011
Merlot
Lamb roast dinner, pork belly or the stout braised beef
£3.20 per 125ml £4.75 per 175ml £6.40 per 250ml
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£18.95
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Condesa de Leganza, Crianza, La Mancha, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, 2010
Tempranillo
Salmon & beetroot carpaccio, pork chop or why not the corned beef hash?
£3.20 per 125ml £4.75 per 175ml £6.40 per 250ml
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£18.50
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Old Press, South Eastern Australia, Australia, 2012
Shiraz
Big but easy-drinking. Great with sausage & mash, steak & kidney pudding or the beef
sandwich
£3.35 per 125ml £5.00 per 175ml £6.70 per 250ml
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£19.95
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Legato, Sicily, Italy, 2011
Nero d’Avola
A Sicilian classic - perfect with all stews & slow-cooked meats like our stout braised
beef or the pork stew.
£3.45 per 125ml £5.20 per 175ml £6.90 per 250ml
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£20.45
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Moonriver, Aszar-Neszmely, Észak-Dunántúl, Hungary, 2011
Pinot Noir
Yes, a Hungarian Pinot Noir that’s as good as most French equivalents. Perfect with
wild mushroom risotto, slow-braised rosemary lamb shank or even the butternut squash
& black sticks tart
£3.50 per 125ml £5.30 per 175ml £7.00 per 250ml
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£20.45
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Poderi Dal Nespoli, Le Coste, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2011
Sangiovese
The Chianti grape – great with slow-cooked & well seasoned meats like breast of lamb,
sausage & mash or the slow-cooked blade of beef
£3.60 per 125ml £5.40 per 175ml £7.20 per 250ml
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£20.95
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Etchart, Privado, Valle de Cafayate, Salta, North Region, Argentina, 2012
Malbec
The Argentinians really understand beef & wine. Quite simply, wonderful with steaks.
Or even a roast beef dinner. Or a beef sandwich for that matter
£4.00 per 125ml £6.00 per 175ml £8.00 per 250ml
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£23.00
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Château Bonnet, Reserve, Bordeaux, France, 2008
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
A classic Bordeaux, with the classic blend. Treat yourself to this with slow-braised
rosemary lamb shank or The Burger
£5.50 per 125ml £8.25 per 175ml £11.00 per 250ml
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£32.00
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~ Light & Crisp White Wines ~
The wines in this section were quite simply made for seafood. Delicate plaice, roasted hake, steamed mussels or even Ticklemore “Feta” & fig bubble & squeak will all provide a lovely accompaniment.
Grape varieties include: Albariño, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Madeline-Angevine, Malvasia, Melon de Bourgogne, Picpoul de Pinet, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Reichensteiner, Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Viura
Food Matching Guidelines
Perfect with feta & goats cheese tarts; plaice, smoked fish & shellfish; chicken, pork & other white meats; ginger, parsley & chives; lime & citrus. “I wouldn't add another word. Take your pick” GB
Collezione Marchesini, Veneto, Italy, 2011
Pinot Grigio
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£18.50
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Vinuva, Veneto, Italy, 2011
Pinot Grigio
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£20.95
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J.Moreau et Fils, Vin de France, France, 2011
Vermentino
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£21.95
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Domaine la Croix Belle, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon,
France, 2011
Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc
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£19.95
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Poderi Dal Nespoli, Le Coste, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2011 Trebbiano
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£20.95
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Marquis de Goulaine, Cuvée du Millénaire, Muscadet, Pays Nantais,
Loire Valley, France, 2011
Melon de Bourgogne
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£24.50
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Dinastia Vivanco, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain 2011
Viura, Malvasia
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£27.00
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La Côte Flamenc, Coteaux du Languedoc, Languedoc-Roussillon,
France, 2011
Picpoul de Pinet
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£25.95
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Sharpham, Estate Selection, Devon, England, 2009
Madeline Angevine
English & Welsh Wine of the Year, 2010
Large Volume Wine, Gold Medal - Taste of the West Awards
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£27.95
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Denbies, Flint Valley, Surrey, England, NV
Seyval Blanc, Reichensteiner
UK Wine Producer of the Year, IWSC, 2007
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£27.95
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Leiras, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain, 2011
Albariño
Bronze (2009) Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011
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£34.45
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Soellner, Wogenrain, Wagram, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2011
Grüner Veltliner
Silver Sommelier Wine Awards, 2010
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£34.95
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Huia, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2012
Sauvignon Blanc
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£37.95
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Joseph Mellot, Les Collinettes, Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France, 2011
Sauvignon Blanc
Bronze (2010) International Wine Challenge, 2011
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£39.95
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Domaine Jean Defaix, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2011
Chardonnay
Gold - Sommelier Wine Awards, 2012
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£39.95
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~ Fruity & Aromatic White Wines ~
The nature of these grapes with a little bit of spiciness & little wood interference makes for easy-drinking, fresh wines. Great with lightly spiced dishes. Perfect with Asian food & great with white meats, smoked fish & even black pudding.
Grape varieties include: Alvarinho, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Gargenega, Gerwürztraminer, Huxelrebe, Macabeo, Madeline Angevine, Muscat, Phoenix, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier
Food Matching Guidelines
Scallops & salmon; battered fish; chicken, duck, pork & grilled meats: creamy sauces; onion soup; basil & coriander; cheddar & goats cheese
Crusan, Vin de Pays Côtes de Gascogne, South West France, France, 2012
Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc
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£16.95
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Finca Valero, Cariñena, Aragon, Spain, 2011
Macabeo
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£17.25
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Robert Skalli, Fortant, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2011
Sauvignon Blanc
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£18.95
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Flagstone, Noon Gun, Western Cape, South Africa, 2012
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
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£17.95
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Three Choirs, Coleridge Hill, Gloucestershire, England, 2010
Phoenix, Madeline Angevine, Huxelrebe
Three Choirs’ Martin Fowke was voted UK winemaker of the year in 2008
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£23.95
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Cuatro Rayas, Agricola Castillana, Rueda, Castilla y Leon, Spain, 2011
Sauvignon Blanc
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£23.95
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Veramonte, Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua, Chile, 2010
Chardonnay
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£23.45
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Houghton, The Bandit, Western Australia, Australia, 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Sommelier Wine Awards, 2010 Gold Medal
Bronze Decanter Award
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£26.00
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Conde Villar, Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal, 2011
Alvarinho
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£29.95
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Robert Skalli, Les Rabassierès, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France, 2010
Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Clairette
Miguel Torres, Viña Esmeralda, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, 2011
Muscat, Gewürztraminer
Bronze (2010) International Wine Challenge, 2011
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£25.95
£26.00
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Domaine la Croix Belle, Côtes de Thongue, South West France, France, 2012
Chardonnay
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£27.00
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Martin Zahn, Alsace, France, 2009
Pinot Gris
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£29.95
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St. Cosme, Little James, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2011
Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
EU Producer of the Year (SWA 2012)
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£28.45
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Bolla, Tufaie, Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy, 2011
Gargenega
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£28.45
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Wynns, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia, 2005
Riesling
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£32.95
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The Spee’Wah Estate, Crooked Mick, Murray Darling, Victoria, Australia, 2012 Viognier
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£27.45
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Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
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£45.00
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~ Full-bodied, Smooth & Nutty White Wines ~
These wines are so intriguing; you could almost accuse them as being red. Thus, you can match them with slightly richer dishes, heavier sauces & bigger meats. The bigger the oak, the better the match is with meats & big sauces. Why not try one of the Chardonnays with our breast of lamb, pork chop or even the corned beef hash?
Grape varieties include: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grecanico, Pinot Blanc
Food Matching Guidelines
Scallops & salmon; battered fish; chicken, duck, pork & grilled meats: creamy sauces; onion soup; basil & coriander; cheddar & goats cheese
Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Selection, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape,
South Africa, 2011
Chenin Blanc
Gold (2010) Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011
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£22.45
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Caruso & Minini, Terre di Guimara, Marsala, Sicily, Italy, 2011
Grecanico
“It’s a cracking wine. Listed after my visit to Sicily in 2010,” - George Bergier
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£23.45
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Les Combes, Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône Valley, France, 2010
Grenache, Viognier, Clairette
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£22.95
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Stone Barn, California, USA 2011
Chardonnay
“California at its best, in the style of southern Burgundy,” - George Bergier
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£24.45
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Hungerford Hill, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, 2009
Sémillon
Silver (2009) Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011
Domaine Rodet, Château du Mercey, Burgundy, France, 2008
Chardonnay
Commended – IWC 2011
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£33.45
£34.45
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Domaine Rolly Gassman, Alsace, France, 2007
Pinot Blanc
“Wine for the connoisseur. What a character Rolly Gassman is. He can’t speak a
word of English; however his wines speak for him.” - George Bergier
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£38.95
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Domaine Rijckaert, Les Sarres, Côtes du Jura, Jura, France, 2009 Chardonnay
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£40.45
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Terrazas de Los Andes, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina, 2010
Chardonnay
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£40.45
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Domaine Jean Thomas, St Véran, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France, 2010
Chardonnay
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£39.45
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Domaine Trouillet, Pouilly-Fuissé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France, 2010 Chardonnay
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£45.45
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Petaluma, Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia, 2009 Chardonnay
Gold - Decanter Awards, 2012
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£51.45
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Domaine des Marronniers, Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Burgundy,
France, 2011
Chardonnay
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£50.45
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Domaine Pierre Morey, Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2004
Chardonnay
“I’d have to say it’s my favourite wine on the whole current list.” - George Bergier
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£95.50
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~ Light, Lively & Fruity Red Wines ~
These wines are lovely & simple and can be matched with white meat dishes such as our ham hock & smoked chicken terrine, pork chop or Turkey Christmas dinner. Perfect lunchtime drinking.
Grape varieties include: Corvina, Gamay, Grenache, Merlot, Frappato, Molinara, Pinot Noir, Rondinella
Food Matching Guidelines
Scallops & salmon; battered fish; chicken, duck, pork & grilled meats: creamy sauces; onion soup; basil & coriander; cheddar & goats cheese
Crusan, Vin de Pays Côtes de Gascogne, South West France, France, 2012
Grenache, Merlot
Bronze International Wine Challenge 2011
Moonriver, Aszar-Neszmely, Észak-Dunántúl, Hungary, 2011
Pinot Noir
Berri Estate, South Eastern Australia, Australia, 2012
Shiraz
Caruso & Minini, Terre di Guimara, Marsala, Sicily, Italy, 2011
Frappato
Robert Skalli, Reserve, Île de Beauté, Vin de Pays Portes de la Méditerranée,
France, 2010
Pinot Noir
Mommessin, Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, 2010
Gamay
Villa Belvedere, Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso, Veneto, Italy, 2010
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
“Fruity & flavoursome without being overpowering - with northern Italian flavours.
I’d say this is a lovely Christmas wine.” - George Bergier
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£16.95
£20.45
£20.45
£23.45
£27.40
£27.45
£33.50
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~ Supple, Fragrant & Earthy Red Wines ~
These wines have a wonderful earthy flavour to them; whether that be a hint of spice or maybe even
a touch of soil, they are all complex. Dishes with a lot of delicate components or rich sauces will suit them rather wonderfully.
Grape varieties include: Cariñena, Dornfelder, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Nero d’Avola, Pinotage, Pinot Noir, Rondo, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo
Food Matching Guidelines
Scallops & salmon; battered fish; chicken, duck, pork & grilled meats: creamy sauces; onion soup; basil & coriander; cheddar & goats cheese
Condesa de Leganza, Crianza, La Mancha, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, 2010
Tempranillo
Legato, Sicily, Italy, 2011
Nero d’Avola
Poderi dal Nespoli, Fico Grande, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2011
Sangiovese
Miguel Torres, Mas Rabell, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, 2008
Garnacha, Cariñena
Durbanville Hills, Durbanville, Tygerberg, Coastal Region, Western Cape,
South Africa, 2010
Pinotage
Bronze (2008) International Wine Challenge, 2011
St. Cosme, Little James, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, NV
Grenache
Tim Adams, Bluey’s Rock, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2009
Grenache
Alain Jaume & Fils, Haut du Brun, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley,
France, 2010
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
“A wine for the brave. It carries a big punch: rich & spicy but still easy drinking.”
Sharpham, Estate Selection, Devon, England, 2011
Rondo
Bookers Vineyard, Dark Harvest, Sussex, England, 2009
Rondo, Dornfelder
Decanter Magazine World Wine Awards, 2009 - Commended
IWSC—Bronze, 2009, 2003
Domaine Roux Père et Fils, La Moutonnière, Burgundy, France, 2010
Pinot Noir
Bouchard Aîné et Fils, Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru Peuillets, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2006
Pinot Noir
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~ Intense & Powerful Red Wines ~
These wines will pack a punch. That is a guarantee. When it comes to matching food & wine, the most important factor, more crucial than flavours or colours, is the weight of the wine. Big wines, like these, need big dishes, packed with flavours & depth, not to mention big portions. Think along the lines of
a roast beef or lamb dinner, steak & kidney pudding or maybe the cheese-board.
Grape varieties include: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Tempranillo
Food Matching Guidelines
Truffles & wild mushrooms; cheesy sauces; strong cheeses; beef, lamb, game & steaks; casseroles & stews; black pepper & rosemary
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Robert Skalli, Fortant, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2011
Merlot
Old Press, South Eastern Australia, Australia, 2012 Shiraz
Etchart, Privado, Valle de Cafayate, Salta, North Region, Argentina, 2011
Malbec
Bronze (2010) International Wine Challenge
Finca la Estacada, 6 Meses en Barrica, La Mancha, Castilla-La Mancha,
Spain, 2011
Tempranillo
Luis Felipe Edwards, Reserva, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley,
Chile, 2010
Merlot
Commended (2009) International Wine Challenge, 2011
Domaine Michele Bettili, Hesaurum, Veneto, Italy, 2009 Corvina, Cabernet Sauvignon
Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Crianza, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2007 Tempranillo, Garnacha
Commended (2007) International Wine Challenge, 2011
Enrico Serafino, Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2010 Nebbiolo
Fattoria di Basciano, Chianti Rufina, Tuscany, Italy, 2010 Sangiovese
Catena, San Carlos, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina, 2010 Cabernet Franc
“This blew our socks off at the last tasting. Amazing intensity, rich flavours &
complexity.” - George Bergier
Terrazas de Los Andes, Selection, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina, 2009 Malbec
Miguel Torres, Mas la Plana, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon
International Wine Challenge, 2007 Silver
Sommelier Wine Awards 2012 Gold Medal
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£18.95
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£55.50
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~ Rich & Velvety Red Wines ~
These wines have the lot: power, flavour, texture & the ability to leave you rosy cheeked. You could say that these are the perfect Christmas wines, should you need warming up after an evening around the markets. We recommend that you try these wines with big flavour dishes & sauces.
Grape varieties include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Graciano, Grenache, Mazuelo, Merlot, Molinara,
Nebbiolo, Pinotage, Rondinella, Syrah, Tempranillo
Food Matching Guidelines
Grilled or roasted red meats—including steaks; pheasant & duck; venison; wild boar; strong cheeses; rosemary, garlic, basil, chives & pepper
Luis Felipe Edwards, Lot 40, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile, 2012
Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver-Sommelier Awards 2012
Blackstone, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2009
Merlot
Kleine Rust, Fairtrade, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape,
South Africa, 2011
Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Collines de Laure, Rhône Valley, France, 2010
Syrah
Gold (2009) International Wine Challenge, 2011
Château Bonnet, Reserve, Bordeaux, France, 2008
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Flagstone, The Music Room, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape,
South Africa, 2010
Cabernet Sauvignon
Angelo Veglio, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2008
Nebbiolo
Bolla, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy, 2008
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Robert Skalli, La Tiare du Pape, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley,
France, 2007
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Bronze– Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011
St. Hallett, Blackwell, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2008
Shiraz
“A real corker. It’s mind blowing. Almost treacle-like. You’ve got to try it.” GB
Gold - Decanter, 2012
Viñedos del Contino, Contino, Reserva, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2006
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Man o’ War, Dreadnought, Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand, 2009
Syrah
Gold (2008) International Wine Challenge, 2011
Gold & Best New Zealand Syrah Trophy (2009) International Wine Challenge, 2011
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~ Rosé Wines ~
Rosé is big wine news. The success story of the last five years. They’re increasingly popular. We have to say they’re increasingly very good. But the million dollar question is, why the massive increase in popularity? Guess what? It’s also partly down to global warming: chilled rosé is perfect in hotter weather. It’s lovely to drink on its own. It’s also a great companion with foods, particularly al fresco dining. Rosé works well with foods that suit both white and red wines. We say: give rosé a try and make your own mind up.
Grape varieties include: Grenache, Pinot Grigio, Tempranillo, Zinfandel
Food Matching Guidelines
Salmon, hard cheese, cold meats, light sauce dishes, summer fruit desserts
Collezione Marchesini, Veneto, Italy, 2012
Pinot Grigio
£3.20 per 125ml £4.75 per 175ml £6.40 per 250ml
Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2011
Garnacha, Tempranillo
Commended– IWC 2011
£3.85 per 125ml £5.75 per 175ml £7.70 per 250ml
Robert Mondavi, Twin Oaks, California, USA, 2011
Zinfandel
£4.00 per 125ml £6.00 per 175ml £8.00 per 250ml
Rosé de l’Hospitalet, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon,
France, 2010
Grenache
£4.50 per 125ml £6.75 per 175ml £9.00 per 250ml
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£17.95
£22.00
£23.00
£26.00
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~ Dessert Wines ~
In this section, it isn't necessarily a case of pairing sweet on sweet. Each of these dessert wines has a slightly different flavour profile, so we’ve taken a little bit of time to recommend the desserts that we feel match up rather nicely to your pudding.
Grape varieties include: Chenin Blanc, Furmint, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Harslevelu, Muscadelle, Muscat, Pedro Ximenez, Sarga Muskotaly, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Campbells, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia, NV
Muscat
Eccles cake, jam sponge & custard
Gold – Decanter, 2011
Nederburg, Noble Late Harvest, Western Cape, South Africa, 2010
Chenin Blanc, Muscat
Dark chocolate marquise, apple bakewell tart, cheeseboard
Regional Trophy, Decanter, 2011
Els Pyreneus, Maury, Languedoc-Rousillon, France, 2011
Grenache Noir , Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris
Manchester Tart with coconut ice-cream, burnt egg custard & ginger biscuits.
Château du Seuil, Cérons, Bordeaux, France, 2009
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Apple bakewell tart with toffee ice cream, caramelised apple sponge with brandy custard.
Hidalgo, Triana, Jerez, Spain, NV
Pedro Ximenez
Caramelised apple sponge, home-made ice-creams.
Commended, Decanter, 2011
Royal Tokaji, Blue Label, 5 Puttonyos, Tokaji, Hungary, 2008
Furmint, Harslevelu, Sarga Muskotaly
Black & blue cheesecake, dark chocolate marquise.
Château Pierre-Bise, Coteaux du Layon, Loire Valley, France, 2001
Chenin Blanc
Chocolate parfait, lime zest posset with chocolate shortbread
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£23.50 per 375 ml bottle
£8.35 per 125ml
£3.65 per 50ml
£24.45 per 375 ml bottle
£8.65 per 125ml
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~ Port Selection ~
We believe that Port should be a drink savoured at the end of an epic meal, & what better way to enjoy than with our carefully crafted cheese-board. The Ports cover different styles, suiting every
palate. Enjoy.
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Grahams, LBV, 2007
Grahams ports are know for their richness, depth of flavour and
powerful, attractive bouquet.
Gold Decanter, 2011
Sandemans, 20 Year Old Tawny
Stands out for its length, freshness & fabulous finish.
Gold International Wine Challenge, 2011
Dows, Quinta do Bomfin, 2001
Vanilla scented oak, mulberries & winter fruit cake. Perfectly harmonious.
Silver, International Wine Challenge, 2011
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~ Bin End Wines – Whites ~
Bin end wines are special purchases, where stocks are limited. They are the end of lines and particular vintages from wholesalers and specialist importers. Because of this they are often
exceptional value. George chooses wines which tickle his fancy: Top wines from top producers -
personal favourites. The section includes some very fine and rare wines. Well worth a look or
a personal recommendation. He’s included a few notes to inform your selection. These cover
a much broader price range than the standard list. They’re also one of the things which make the Chop House different. As the Dutch say, ’op is op.’ When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Wente, Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA, 2008
Sauvignon Blanc
A French emigrant, Louis Mel travelled the western United States in the 1870’s seeking a place to make wines to rival the great French Crus. He found the ideal home in the Livermore Valley. Acquiring Sauvignon Blanc cuttings from the Marquis de Lur-Saluces, owner of the famed Chateau d’ Yquem, he planted them in his vineyards. The Wente family acquired the Louis Mel estate in the 1930’s, where the descendants of these vines, located in the southern Livermore Valley, live in gravel and loam soils similar to the terroir of their native Bordeaux.
Montauchot, Montagny 1er Cru la Buxynoise, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France, 2008
Chardonnay
The smart buyer’s Chassagne Montrachet. Louis Latour is a well-known négociant who also owns 124 acres of some of the best vineyards in Burgundy. He’s made a little Chardonnay classic here: buttery, nutty, apple-like fruit with a touch of acidity.
Dellas Frères, La Galopine, Condrieu, Rhône Valley, France, 2006
Viognier
Dellas Frères, founded in 1835, are famous for their great red wines, but here they give us an interesting 100% Viognier—beautifully silky, well balanced, & gorgeous with aromas of apricots & white flowers. The wine has lots of depth & exhibits great minerality with a mouth-watering finish, achieved without oak adornment. “I love Viognier with tasty fish like trout & mackerel.” GB
Domaine des Maillettes, Grande Réserve, Pouilly Fuissé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France, 2010
Chardonnay
This is an exceptional value premium white Burgundy, from a small, single domain,
old-vines estate which is passionate about producing high quality wine. It has fresh, ripefruit, with defined minerality, finesse & good length which makes it perfect with charcuterie, white meat & all fish including ones with sauces.
Louis Jadot, Puligny Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2007
Chardonnay
The Grand Cru vineyards of Puligny Montrachet are regarded as some of the best in the world, let alone Burgundy. Bright gold in colour, long flavour, succulent & intense. A great wine from a great producer, it has all the hallmarks of a truly world class Chardonnay. Odd though it may seem, this wine represents great value. “I just love this wine!” GB.
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~ Bin Ends Wines – Reds ~
Trapiche, Broquel, Mendoza, Argentina, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon
Very elegant example of Cabernet Sauvingnon. Made in classic style so you could easily confused it with Bordeaux. Soft, complex and very long aftertaste. Rich, perfumed, with a good balance between depth and power. Aromas of cassis and raspberry jam. On your palate you can spot a lovely touch of smoke, roasted pepper and chocolate.
Trapiche, Colección Roble, Mendoza, Argentina, 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon
The most popular grape variety in the world from arguably the best wine region in Argentina. This wine tastes as it was made for chop houses – big and powerful enough to go perfectly well with all chops. It is like a fruit bomb – blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry with black plums. Full and round with velvety tannins and a long aftertaste.
Gaston Hochar, Château Musar Mosaic, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2010
Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon
Château Musar was established in the Bekaa Valley in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, although it has been run by his two sons Serge & Ronald since 1959. Just north of Beirut, this location was ravaged by civil war & placed demands on the family that most winemakers do not experience. Battle raged around the vines throughout the 1983 harvest & Serge had to be smuggled in by a small boat to make his wine. Similar conditions were endured in 1988 & 1989. Deep scarlet in colour, the nose displays mature red cherry, blackcurrant, tropical fruit & violets. On the palate, the velvety soft tannins reveal ripe red cherries, pear & blackberries, mixed with peppery cinnamon spice & chocolate on the long finish. A nice match for our corned beef hash, liver & bacon or sausages & mash.
Wente, Crane Ridge, Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California,
USA, 2006
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Even though there is only Merlot grape variety mentioned on a bottle there is some Cabernet Sauvignon added to give a wine a backbone and a little more structure. Deep garnet colour with a crimson cast fruits, vanilla, wet clay, and brown spice aromas follow through to a supple, lightly tannic entry and a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body. Flavours of blackberries, blackcurrants (from Cabernet Sauvignon) brown spice, and plums lead to a moderately tannic fade with nice grip.
Pedra Basta, Alentejano, Portugal, 2009
Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon
“Richard Mayson, the owner of this winery & a really good friend of mine, is regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on Port & Madeira. Made in Southern Portugal from the Aragonez grape, in very small quantities, this is their answer to Spain’s Tempranillo.” In fact, George believes this is his best wine. It’s really BIG. A peppery, spicy, massively full-bodied wine, perfect with meat dishes & heavy sauces. Once tasted, you will come back to it again & again.
Kendall Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, California, USA, 2005
Merlot
Once you taste a glass of this wine it invites you to taste another glass. Great wine, smooth taste with hints of blueberry, mocha as well as black cherry & star anise.
Well structured, complex & elegant. I met Mrs Jackson in April 2012 & very impressed with the high quality of their wines & production values.
Murrieta’s Well, Meritage, Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA, 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
The word Meritage in American wine terminology means “red Bordeaux blend”, which also reflects the spirit of the members of the Meritage Association, formed in 1988, a group of American vintners making wines from the traditional “noble” Bordeaux varieties. This wine is aged for 12 months in French & American oak. We get dark fruit & earth on the palate with a smooth & long finish.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 - Silver
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010 - Bronze
Azienda Agricola COS, Cerasuolo Di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy, 2009
Nero d’Avola, Frappato
Azienda Agricola COS was founded in 1980 by three friends who wanted to go over what had been the work of their ancestors. They have always followed the principles of biodynamic viticulture, to help find a balance & harmony with nature in producing this charming wine. This area is so good at producing wine that is has the enviable distinction of becoming the first DOCG appellation on the island. This is an elegant wine, striking a beautiful balance between its complexity & intensity, blending such notes as raspberry, blueberry, violet, tobacco & vanilla. Pleasingly crisp, slightly tannic & with a great body & intense finish.
Bodegas Corral, Don Jacobo, Reserva, Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2004
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo
Rioja produces Spain's flagship red wines. Don Jacobo is not the most popular wine from Rioja in UK (yet) but in Spain it’s a star. You can find it on most wine lists at Michelin star establishments. A wine spends about 25 months in oak barrels in cool cellars before being bottled and then aged for 2 more years. It is traditional in style with the developed fruit you would expect from a mature Rioja from one of the region's better producers.
Castello di Bossi, Corbaia, Tuscany, 2003
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
The estate’s 2003 Corbaia is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet aged for two years in small French oak barrels. It is a gorgeous, full-bodied effort packed with dark fruit, cassis, liquorice and balsamic notes that flow from the glass, showing outstanding length and fine overall balance, with the Sangiovese providing the acidity that keeps the wine fresh. The fruit is still vibrant and the tannins youthful, so another few years of cellaring seem to be called for. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.
Jancis Robinson 18/20
Robert Parker 92/100
Decanter World Wine Awards 2007 - bronze
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Gaston Hochar, Château Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2003
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault
The legendary Lebanese wine from the legendary winemaker who lost only two (yes, just two) vintages to the long-running civil war. No one can say that the Hochar family are not truly dedicated to their craft. French farmers might be militant sometimes, but they don’t really compare to Hezbollah, do they? This is one of their best vintages & features their most appealing blend. “I know because I’ve tasted them all back to 1985” GB. The perfect match for all lamb dishes, from Shepherds Pie to rack of lamb.
Domaines Bouyer, Clos de la Cure, Grand Cru, Saint-Émillion, Bordeaux, France, 2008
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
The estate Clos de la Cure represents more than seven generations of viticultural heritage. It was first planted in the Middle Ages. This complex wine is opaque in colour and shows aromas of sweet blackcurrant leaf and a hint of cedar on the nose. Superb structure with solid, tight tannins and a long satisfying finish. The vineyard shares the same soil structure as one of the most famous Châteaux from Saint-Émillion – Cheval Blanc. Gravel and clay with a proportion of iron-rich deposits – which gives an idea of its pedigree.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 - commended
Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Domaine de Baron’Arques, Limoux, France, 2004
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache, Malbec
This is intended to become the Opus One of France. Its Bordeaux-style blend is very deep & dark with a violet tint, opens on fresh blackberry & bilberry aromas with touches of strawberry & cherry. Round & smooth in the mouth, it has a rich, well-rounded structure & a silky mid-palate, elegantly combining distinguished tannins with generous flavours. The highly expressive finish, full, powerful & pleasantly textured, is characteristic of a wine with considerable potential. George tasted this vintage last Christmas. It is obviously now reaching its peak. “It was simply stunning.” Part of a barrel exclusively reserved by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild for the
chop houses.
Bottle (75cl): £50.00 Magnum (150cl): £120.00 Jeroboam (500cl): £400.00
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Domaine Louis Latour, Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Chaillotts, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2006
Pinot Noir
Louis Latour, legendary négociant-éleveur of the Côte-d’Or, has a reputation for
producing some of the most elegant wines in Burgundy. This Premier Cru Aloxe-Corton does not disappoint. As mentioned, this wine is elegant & silky with a hint of the oak ageing it had the pleasure of being subjected to. On the nose we get earthy tones, even a hint of forest floor blended nicely with red fruits. The palate does not disappoint either with red currant, cherry and strawberry flavours working effortlessly alongside the balanced acidity, slight minerality & nice, smooth tannins.
Domaine Louis Latour, Corton Grand Cru, Clos de la Vigne au Saint, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 1998
Pinot Noir
This wine had lasted wonderfully well. Mid ruby with a very pale rim. A wonderfully balanced and complex wine with a ripe cherry colour and a delicious aroma of red fruits along with more spicy notes that highlight the wine's natural elegance. It contains finely crafted tannins with a beautiful structure combined with a subtle hint of vanilla oak, resulting in a long and polished finish.
Château Duhart-Milon-Rothschild, Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France, 1989
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Starting with a deep garnet, almost browning colour, this wine from an exceptional
vintage gives us cedar, warm red fruits, vanilla & hint of vanilla on the nose, followed by a brilliantly balanced, rich smooth finish. Lovely tannins balanced nicely with lovely fruit, this wine is worth every penny, and more. Get in quick as I’ve only managed to reserve a handful of bottles of this wonderful elixir.
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~ Champagne & Sparkling Wines ~
While Monty Python argued over what the Romans did for Britain (actually Judea), there is no disputing what they did for the towns of the Champagne Region. They came, they saw & they mined the area’s chalk. And they left behind them miles of underground galleries & cellars which now house millions of bottles of this exquisite elixir. The Champagne is divided into five sub-regions: Côtes de Blancs; Montagne de Reims; Vallée de la Marne; Côtes de Sezanne & the Aube. Every listed house has vineyards in these sub-regions & grows three permitted grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier. Once the grapes are harvested towards the end of September or beginning of October, wines are made & must remain in the Roman cellars for at least three years. After this extended rest in the cellars, Champagne reaches our tables; so enjoy it in good company. This is the most sociable of drinks after all.
Champagne
Mercier, Brut, Epernay, NV
Mercier, Brut Rosé, Epernay, NV
G.H. Mumm, Reims, NV
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Reims, NV
Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Aÿ, NV
Veuve Clicquot, Rosé, Reims, NV
Ruinart, Blanc de Blanc, Reims, NV
Ruinart, Rosé, Reims, NV
Bollinger, La Grande Année, Aÿ, 2004
Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Brut, Epernay, 2003
Krug, Grand Cuvée, Reims, NV
Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Brut Rosé, Epernay, 2000
Sparkling Wines
Sant’Orsola, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, NV
Glera
Segura Viudas, Reserva, Cava, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, NV
Macabeo, Xarel.lo, Parellada
Pongràcz, Brut, Western Cape, South Africa, NV
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Commended (NV) - Decanter World Wine Awards 2011
Carr Taylor, Brut, Sussex, England, NV
Reichensteiner, Schonburger
Carr Taylor is unique amongst British sparkling wines. We like it because it’s as good as any comparably-priced champagne, with its own very distinctive (let’s call it English) flavour. The fruit notes are quite exquisite. It’s a very good fizz, with nice little bubbles from, yes, East Sussex. George reckons that if you didn’t know this wasn’t French, you wouldn’t ask. Since the vineyard was founded, it has won over 130 awards including:
International Wine Challenge Bronze Medal, Gold Medal - The British Bottlers’ Institute
Cloudy Bay, Pelorus, Brut, Marlborough, New Zealand, NV
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Balfour, Brut Rosé, Kent, England, 2008
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
A beautiful example of an English rosé, this wine has a wonderful colour to it.
The palate begins with a creamy mousse which opens into a light fruitiness. Excellent balance of fruit & acidity which makes this a serious contender for one of the top wines
in the country.
Decanter - Gold Award 2012
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All wines subject to availability & change of vintage © The Victorian Chop House Company Limited, April 2013
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