The Linden Tree Restaurant Wine Menu
From the finest French vineyards Vin de France
Specially produced & unique to Carton House, our wine expert has travelled to the region to personally select this wine for you.
White Carton House 2012 - Sauvignon Blanc
France
€30.00
Glass
€7.75
France
€30.00
Glass
€7.75
A delicate, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc sourced from France. This wine has subtle aromas of green fruits & herbs. On the palate the wine is refreshingly clean, with fresh citrus & subtle mineral tones Bin 600
Red Carton House 2012 - Merlot A wonderful fruit-filled wine from France. Aromas of bamble & Dark plum marry with hints of liquorice & sweet spice. On the palate the wine is rich & balanced, boasting plum & strawberry With classic fruitcake flavours. Bin 500
House Wine White Wine Tolten 2013 - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile/ Valle Central€29.00
This sauvignon blanc has a clear pale straw colour. It’s intense, ripe and pure aromas carry mineral and floral touches. A delicious wine with fresh
Glass
citrus juicy fruit and gentle pepper and orange flavours.
€7.25
Bin 601
Keenans Bridge 2012 – Chardonnay
Australia/South Eastern Australia
€32.00
This chardonnay is a lovely gold pale colour, it delivers, aromas of melon & peach on the nose. Ideal for aperitif,
Glass
the wine combines superbly with chicken and fresh seafood.
€7.75
Bin 602
Villa del Lago 2013 - Pinot Grigio
Italy
€32.00
Moon-pale yellow with ash-grey hues; pronounced bouquet of exotic fruit and wild flower, with a touch of honey; dry, balanced, fruity flavour with an attractive lingering aftertaste of apples and banana.
Glass
€8.00
Bin 603
Red Wine Tolten 2013 - Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile/ . Valle Central
€29.00
With a deep ruby hue, this wine displaysrich & expressive of red fruit & spice. It is medium bodied, concentrated & has firm tannins
Glass
for good ageing potential.
€7.25
Bin 501
Keenans Bridge 2012- Shiraz/Cabernet
Australia/South Eastern Australia
€32.00
The Cabernet Shiraz is deep red with plumy hues, with aromas of blackberries and plum on the nose. A perfect partner for meat or pasta dishes.
Glass
€7.75
Bin 502
Chianti DOCG 2012
Italy/Tuscany
€30.00
The Chianti Blend is a style of wine based on historical winemaking in Tuscany, Italy. The blend’s primary constituent is the dark-skinned sauvignon grape, grown extensively in Tuscany and in a handful of places in the New World. Bin504
Glass
€ 8.00
White Wine France Muscadet AC Caves De La Nantais 2010/2011
Val de Loir
€34.00
Val de Loir
€55.00
Loire
€57.00
Cote de la Loire
€56.00
Alignan du Vent
€36.00
Languedoc
€41.00
Pale Lemon Colour with citrus aromas of limes with some minerality. A crisp, fresh & aromatic white wine. Bin 610
Sancerre 2013 - Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Millet - Famille Bougnier A delicious, well balanced & crisp wine. Earthy in taste with a flint finish typical of the region. Bin 611
Chablis 2012 – Chardonnay A clean, mineral and perfumed nose, with flinty flavors of grapefruit. The palate is fresh and crisp, elegant and mineral with flavours of citrus peel. Bin 612
Lupe - Cholot 2012 - Pouilly Fuisse A pretty green-golden colour. Very fresh with an intense fruitiness of pineapple & grapefruit & also a fine florality. Bin 613
Domaine Grauzan 2012 – Chardonnay The focus is on the fruit in this delicious, unoaked Chardonnay from the south of France. Medium-bodied with fresh red apple fruit & a lovely fresh finish. Bin 615
Domaine de Carbol 2013 – Picpoul de Pinet This comes from the South coast of France, an area renowned for seafood and this wine is a perfect match. Fresh, zingy with crisp, lemony fruit and a great mineral finish. Delicious on its own or also with fish, salads & lighter meat dishes. Bin 616
Domaines Schlumberger 2011 - Riesling
Alsace
Clear & fruity Dry perfectly reflecting their grape variety. Goes well with: shellfish, raw fish, poultry white meat and goat`s cheese. Bin 650
€41.00
White Wine Spain
Pionero 2013 - Albarino
Spain/Toledo
€40.00
Pale yellow colour with green reflections, clear & brilliant intense, full nose with a mark varietal character. Aromas reminiscent of plants that blend perfectly with fruity notes, with tones of citrus fruits & pit fruits standing out, as well as hints of lemon verbena and mint.
Glass € 9.00
Bin 620
Italy Villa del Lago 2013 - Pinot Grigio
Italy
€32.00
Moon-pale yellow with ash-grey hues; pronounced bouquet of exotic fruit and wild flower, with a touch of honey; dry, balanced,
Glass € 8.00
fruity flavour with an attractive lingering aftertaste of apples and banana. Bin 602
Toledana
Italy €39.00
Gavi 2011 Cortese is an Italian grape variety most famously used in the production of the crisp, limescented wines of Gavi. The variety is known for its bracingly high acidity and its ability to retain freshness, even when grown in hot environments. Apple, peach and honeydew flavors are commonly associated with Cortese wine, with lime, almond and light herbal or grassy aromas. Bin 630
South Africa Major’s Hill 2012 -Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa / Robertson
A full ripe concentrated wine with hints of green pepper, green apple guava and a tropical fruit with lingering finish of green fig on the aftertaste. A complex wine with a huge mouth feel. Bin 640
€ 34.00
White Wine New World Tolten 2013 - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile/ Valle Central
€29.00
This sauvignon blanc has a clear pale straw colour. It’s intense, ripe and pure aromas carry mineral and floral touches. A delicious wine with fresh citrus juicy fruit and gentle pepper and orange flavours.
Glass
Bin 601
€ 7.25
Keenans Bridge 2012 – Chardonnay
Australia/South Eastern Australia
€32.00
This chardonnay is a lovely gold pale colour, it delivers, aromas of melon & peach on the nose. Ideal for aperitif, the wine c ombines superbly with chicken and fresh seafood. Bin 602
Glass € 7.75
Deakin Viognier 2010
Australia
€33.00
Bursting with pineapple, lemon, custard-apple and quince aromas, it`s full of tropical flavour, rich and smooth, and a perfect match for Mediterranean cuisine. Bin 660
Glass
€ 8.00
Vicars Choice 2013 - Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
€37.00
New Zealand
€39.00
A lifted nose showing aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and passion fruit with refreshing underlying herbal notes. A delicious wine with crisp fruit flavours of gooseberry, passion fruit and grapefruit. A pleasing mineral note leads to a long lingering finish. Bin 661
Walnut Block 2013 - Sauvignon Blanc
Harvested by hand and whole bunched press this limited release Sauvignon Blanc displays delicacy and finesse while capturing the intense characters Marlborough is famous for. Aromas and flavours of stone fruit, ripe citrus and guava are revealed on a richly textured palate lifted and balanced by the grapes’ natural acidity. Bin 663
Grant Burge 2009 – Semillon Viognier This wine is a vibrant pale straw colour, with complex aromas of Ripe melon and apricots from the addition of the Viognier. Semillon is the dominant flavour with citrus lemon fruit softened by the roundness of the Viognier. Bin 662
Australia
€39.00
Red Wine France Chateau du Plantier 2011– Merlot /Cabernet
Bordeaux
€34.00
Roussillon
€47.00
Bourgogne
€53.00
Bordeaux
€86.00
Midi-Pyrénées
€33.00
An appealing nose, with lots of fruit, with a deep, slightly meaty character. Some early secondary characteristics appearing here. A good presence, with bright, vivacious fruit. Attractive and nicely structured. Bin510
Bila Haut 2012– Crenache/Syrah/Carignan This red wine has a deep garnet red colour, black cherry aromas. This wine is fleshy, well-structured with the warm and savage of soils of the Roussillon area. Bin511
Fleurie 2012 Very fresh, it has very delicate fruit, with myrtle, & very floral notes of iris & lilac along with sandy mineral hints. Bin513
Thomas Barton Reserve Margaux 2012 - Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot This wine is the homage to Irishman Thomas Barton, the oldest wine merchant established in Bordeaux in 1725. complex and aromatic, this Margaux has wonderful ripe fruit and seductive hints of chocolate with velvety texture. Bin514
Le Palombier 2012 – Malbec This malbec displays an attractive red with violet tones. Delicate & harmonious, the aroma is an abundant union of red fruit & black pepper. Medium bodied, round tannins provide a persistent finish. Bin 560
Glass € 8.00
Domaine Grauzan 2013 - Pinot
Alignan du Vent
€36.00
Light soft, fruity Pinot Noir with loads of gentle summer raspberry & strawberry fruit flavours. A very elegant style of wine with a velvety texture & soft tannins on the finish. Very easy to drink & a great all rounder. This really is delicious. Bin515
Glass €9.00
Chateau Cissac Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 2009 – Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdon Dark red colour with fruits such as blackcurrants, plums & cherries Bin512
Medoc
€47.00
Red Wine Spain Ibericos, Crianza 2011 –Tempranillo
Rioja €36.00
This wine is the first fruit of the new venture in the Rioja region by the famous Torres winery of Catalonia. As you would expect this is a delicious wine with ripe berry flavours and aromas, palette is smooth and elegant. Bin 520
Arrocal - Ribera Del Duero 2012 – Tempranillo
€42.00
Deep ruby, sexy aromas of black raspberry, vanilla and violet, with a spicy undercurrent. Supple and gently sweet on the palate, offering round dark berry preserve flavors and no rough edges. Bin 521
Italy Massottina 2011/ 2012 - Merlot
€39.00
Ruby red with purple reflections. Distinct aromas of red fruit & cinnamon. Well-balanced, dry, harmonious & persistent. Bin 530
Sant Antonio Amarone della Vallpolicella 2010 - Corvina Veronese/Rondinella/Molinara
€92.00
Ruby red tending to garnet. Aromas of ripe fruit & spices. Elegant, well-balanced, with round tannins. Bin 531
Degani Valpolicella Classico 2013 – Corvina/Molinara/Rondinella
Veneto
€45.00
Medium-bodied & smooth, with cherry & chocolate flavours dominating this excellent example of how good Valpolicella should be. This is a very well-made wine from an up & coming producer in the Veneto area of North East Italy. Deliciously smooth & elegant. Bin 532
Chianti DOCG 2012
Tuscany
€30.00
The Chianti Blend is a style of wine based on historical winemaking in Tuscany, Italy. The blend’s primary constituent is the dark-skinned sauvignon grape, grown extensively in Tuscany and in a handful of places in the New World. Bin504
Glas € 8.00
Red Wine
South Africa Kanonkop Kadette
Stellenbosch
€46.00
Australia/South Eastern Australia
€32.00
2011 – Pinotage/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Full bodied, dry wine with concentrated berry, banana, cherry & fruit flavours with a spicy finish. Bin 540
New World
Keenans Bridge 2012- Shiraz/Cabernet
The Cabernet Shiraz is deep red with plumy hues, with aromas of blackberries & plum on the nose. A perfect partner for meat or pasta dishes.
Glass € 7.75
Bin 502
Vicars Choice 2012 – Pinot Noir
New Zealand
Lifted notes of raspberry, strawberry & red cherry are complemented by subtle savoury notes. Amedium-bodied Pinot Noir with a round, soft, full palate, well balanced acidity, subtle tannins and flavours that linger. Bin 561
€43.00
Classic Champagne Laurent Perrier
€73.00
This elegant champagne is memorable for its freshness and finesse, a perfect introduction to the unique spirit of Laurent Perrier. Delicate yet complex, fresh and well balanced, with hints of citrus and white fruits. Bin 800
Pannier Brut Half Bottle
€38.50
Bin 400
Bollinger Special Cuvée
€110.00
Bollinger's style is for structure with racy minerality. The nose opens up with green apple, yeasts & elegant, creamy citrus fruits. The palate is well structured with citrus notes mingling with orchard fruits, &vegetal notes, and firm with impeccable acidity. Bin 803
Lanson Brut
€80.00
Lanson Black Label Brut Champagne is a respected Non-Vintage Brut champagne, universally appreciated for its classic, fresh and elegant style. It has hints of spring flowers with a touch of toast and honey, followed by strong fruit and balancing citrus flavours. Bin 802
Pannier Rose
€76.00
The palate is elegant, with subtle hints of red & black fruits along with a toasty, citrus lees character. Bin 810
Vintage Champagne Dom Pérignon 2002
€250.00
Fresh, crystalline & sharp, the first nose reveals a unique vegetal aquatic world with hints of white pepper & gardenia. In the mouth the attack is direct, a prelude to a lusty roundness that seems to curl up like a plant. The notes of anis & dried ginger glide over fruit skins creating an effect more tactile than freshy. Bin 900
Louis Roederer Cristal 1999
€650.00
Slight residual sugar, sweetness initially on the lips, far dryer on the palate, still sparkly and effervescent on the finish. Bin 901
Sparkling Wine Ca’Venanzio Prosecco Frizzante Made in a 'frizzante' style, this has a light sparkle rather than a full on fizz. Enjoy fine bubbles, lively peach and apricot fruit, and a crisp frothy freshness on the finish.
€39.75
Bin 700
Masottina Prosecco Rose
€39.75
Straw yellow with greenish hues. Distinct aromas of fruits and flowers with a fresh & well-structured finish. Bin 710
Vallformosa Classic Brut Cava Aged for a minimum of 18 months, this sparkling wine is pale yellow in colour with green highlights & fine bubbles. Fruity on the nose with an intense apple aroma. A dry & fruity palate. Bin 701
€49.50
Rosé Wine Caves de L'Angevine Rose d'Anjou 2013 –
France
€31.00
A fresh and lively French rosé, with an enticing, pretty pink colour. This is an off-dry, yet crisp and youthful style of rosé, with exuberant flavours of redcurrant, rosehip and strawberry. Bin 670
Dessert Wine by the glass Torreon De Paredes 2009 - Gewurtztraminer Reserva
Chile/Rengo
€7.00
Domaine Gardies Flor Elegant aromas of candied orange & honey. Sweetness on the palate is balanced and refined .
White Half Bottles J. Moreau & Fils 2012 - Chardonnay
€16.00
This dry, fruity white wine made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the south of France. It features fresh, ripe fruit aromas, and a very clean-tasting, easy-drinking style. Bin 200
Major’s Hill 2013 -Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa / Robertson
€ 17.50
A full ripe concentrated wine with hints of green pepper, green apple guava and a tropical fruit with lingering finish of green fig on the aftertaste. A complex wine with a huge mouth feel. Bin 201
Red Half Bottles J. Moreau & Fils 2012 - Merlot
€15.50
A dry, smooth textured red wine made from 100% Merlot grapes grown in the south of France. The style is soft and fruity, making an easy-drinking, light bodied red wine. Bin 300
Major’s Hill 2011 –Cabernet Sauvignon
South Africa / Robertson €17.50
This wine has a rich dark ruby red colour with ripe raspberry and sweet lavender bouquet. Elegant, fruit driven palate with a soft approachable tannin structure. Bin 301
France France's history with wines can be traced back to the times of the Roman Empire. When the Romans expanded, they planted vineyards as they went. The religious orders in France took care to protect these grape vines during the Dark Ages. Many noble varieties of grapes are ones that have been refined in France over the centuries to produce a high quality of flavor. France's climate and geography makes it quite unique, and in many ways perfect for growing grapes. The growing season is long, not too hot, with just the right amount of rainfall. Much of the soil is chalk and limestone, providing great drainage for the vines. The centuries of research they have done on the grapes has taught the French just which grapes grow in each particular area. The main wine producing regions in France: Bordeaux – This region is the most well known in France and produces some of the world's best wines. Burgundy – This area is home to the most appellations in the entire country of France. Languedoc-Roussillon – This area has the most planted vineyards in France. Loire Valley – Produces mostly white wines and is divided into four subregions. Rhone Valley – Produces mostly red wines and is located along the Rhone river.
Spain Spain has a long history of producing fine wines, particularly the red wines of Rioja. Surprisingly, however, this famous name is just one small region among many, some of which produce equally good wines. Some of these regions are huge, and account for the fact that Spain has the largest area of land dedicated to viticulture of any country in the world. Spain has a similar classification system to France and Italy, with all classified wine regions regulated under the Denominación de Origen (DO) system. A wine guide for a whole country in just a few words is a difficult task, and I try to pick out the best regions, based on my own personal experiences. In red wines we have the Ribera del Duero, a region of vineyards situated around the Duero river. Despite Rioja's reputation, it is in fact the Ribera del Duero that is home to Spain's most expensive wine, produced by Vega Sicilia. There are some splendid wines to be had in this region, based on a mixture of international (Cabernet Sauvignon) and indigenous (Tempranillo) grapes. Further east, and back to the north a little, is Rioja. The epitome of fine red Spanish wine for generations, Rioja can still be superb. The grape of note is the Tempranillo, although there are some plantings of lesser grapes, including Garnacha Tinta (known as Grenache in France). Going down a bit to the center is Valdepeñas, a red wine region, less important than Rioja or the Ribera del Duero, which produces good value drinking wines. Some of the best producers are using oak-ageing to add more appeal to their wines.
Italy There is no other country on earth with a wine culture like that of Italy. There are over 2000 indigenous varieties (native grapes) spread throughout this beautiful country. In Italy there are a myriad of classified regions each one is home to a unique viticultural industry, from the cool climates in the northeast such as Alto Adige and Friuli to the warm, sunny zones of the south such as Campania, Puglia and Sicily. Be it delicious whites with vibrant acidity or powerful reds that age for decades, Italian wines present every color in the rainbow, viticulturally speaking! Italy has a similar classification system to France and Spain, with all classified wine regions regulated under the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) or Denominazione di Origine Controllata et Garantita (DOCG). Piedmont in the northwest of Italy may be the most significant Italian wine region, for it is the origin of perhaps the greatest Italian red wine, Barolo. Nearby is Valpolicella, a red wine DOC.In the hart of Valpolicella is located Tommasi, a family viticultural firm founded in 1902. Since then the Tommasi estate has growth on the production of high quality whites and red wines. This DOC is in the running for top Italian red wine
Champagne When it comes to this famous wine region, there aren't many different appellations to remember. In fact, there is just one: Champagne. Hence, if you see a bottle with the word 'Champagne' on the label, it acts as a guarantee that this wine has been produced in this cold, northern French region, and nowhere else. French monks were the first to bottle a sparkling form of wine called Champagne, named after the Champagne region of France. The method of making "mousse" (another name for bubbles) in a bottle was invented by the efforts of Frère Jean Oudart (1654 – 1742) and Dom Pierre Pérignon (1639 – 1715), Benedictine monks and cellarmasters at the respective abbeys of Saint-Pierre aux Monts de Châlons and Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers What determines the quality of the bottle is the style of wine inside it. A non-vintage (often abbreviated to NV) wine is a blend of wine from several different years. They are blended so as to maintain a house style, and this is the entry level for Champagne. Vintage wines are produced from a single year, and most houses will only release a vintage wine if they deem that the grapes harvested that year are of sufficient quality. Accordingly, they are more expensive than the NV wines. They are identifiable simply by the presence of a vintage year on the label. Prestige cuvées are released by some of the top houses, and here quality can be excellent. Some examples include Dom Pérignon
(Moët
et
Chandon),
Année
(Bollinger),
(Roederer), La Grande Dame (Veuve Clicquot), etc…
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