Colchagua
Chile, 2006/07, 13.0%, 2
Light golden Chardonnay with smooth rounded fruit, gaining in richness and expression to a well-made full finish.
2. Villa Rosa Sauvignon Blanc,
£10.50
Curico
Chile, 2006/07, 13.0%, 1
Lightly floral with a bright line running through it to give a refreshing clean zippy wine.
House Red Wine
3. Villa Rosa Merlot, Rapel
£10.50
Chile, 2006/07, 14.5%, C
Ripe fleshy aroma. Succulent and mouth-filling, softening to a velvety finish.
4. Villa Rosa Cabernet Sauvignon,
£10.50
Colchagua
Chile, 2005/06, 13.5%, C
Open and friendly, with berry fruit and a flash of blackcurrant, it has a nice leafy edge and a touch of oak for added breadth. A light, easy, fruity wine.
175ml Glass £3.00
250ml Glass £4.00
White Wines
5. Château Pierrail
£13.00
Bordeaux Supérieur
France, 2006/07, 12.0%, 1
Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon
Gris together make an easy lifted style, delivered with soft breezy freshness.
6. Chablis , Le Manoir - Burgundy
£19.50
France, 2005/06, 12.5%, 2
Attractive young Chablis with its cool signature style of wet pebbles.
7. San Alessandro Pinot Grigio,
£13.00
Veneto
Italy, 2006/07, 12.0%, 2
Light and polished with almost tangible floral notes and a delicate nutty touch.
Western Cape
South Africa, 2006/07, 13.5%, 2
Full of vitality, with a tropical lime-scented bouquet. Chenin's rich under-note fills the palate and ends with a hint of lemon-meringue. Very dashing.
10. Ironstone Viognier, California
£15.30
U.S.A., 2004/05, 12.0%, 2
Peachy, light and easy. White stone fruit and a hint of roses make this a delicate, aromatic offering.
Red Wines
11. Galleano Zinfandel, California
£16.00
U.S.A., 2005/06, 14.0%, E
Dark fruit in a good berry style.
Ripe, juicy character with a touch of bramble. Big and spicy in the mouth, easy and open with a warm burst of alcohol on the finish.
12. San Alessandro Primitivo, Puglia
£13.00
Italy, 2004/05, 13.5%, D
The Primitivo grape is the polished wild thing from Southern Italy, giving very good value and guaranteed satisfaction. Masses of black fruit, herbs and a touch of untamed hedgerow.
13. Mazuelo Rioja Crianza,
£16.00
Azabache
Spain, 2003/04, 13.5%, C
Instantly attractive combination of vital strawberry fruit and soft oak flavours that is the hallmark of Rioja, and its universal appeal.
S.E. Australia, 2004/05, 13.5%, D
Dark gleaming colour. Very attractive rich polished aroma, leading into well-shaped flavours that fill the palate. Full, smooth and gratifying.
16. Viña Carmen Pinot Noir,
£13.50
Aconcagua
Chile, 2005/06, 14.0%, B
Bright, light, redcurrant and strawberry fruit Pinot. Classic varietal characteristics with a soft a gentle carapace. Pure refreshment.
17. Château Pierrail
£16.00
Bordeaux Supérieur
France, 2003/04, 14.0%, C
Smoky dark wine, stirring and waking. Carries a forest signature of wild berries and sweetly charred timber. Very rewarding.
Sparkling Wines
18. Richmond Royal Brut
£15.00
Australia, 11.0%, 2
Adds an ultra-refreshing lemony zip to any celebration. The perfect summer aperitif.
Champagne
19. Paul Herard Blanc De Noir Brut
£29.00
France, 12.0%, 1
Brut, but with sunny fruit flavours.
20. Laurent Perrier Rose Brut
£50.00
France, 12.0%, 1
Pale and interesting, yet full and flavoursome. A classic wine in an iconic bottle
