The Swan at Streatley Wine List
‘’ Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than possibly, any other purely sensory thing.’’ Ernest Hemingway
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CONTENTS Page 3
Wine by the Glass and Carafe
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Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Page 5
Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wines
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Low-Alcohol and Alcohol Free Wine
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White Wines – Long Lazy Lunch Wine
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White Wines – Adventurous Weekday Wines
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White Wines – The Old Favourites
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White Wines – Funky and Unusual
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White Wines – Icon Wines
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Rosé Wine
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Red Wines – Long Lazy Lunch Wines
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Red Wines – Adventurous Weekday Wines
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Red Wines – Reds for that Old Leather Arm Chair
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Red Wines – Funky and Unusual
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Red Wines – Icon Wines
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Magnum Bottles
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Dessert Wine
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Port, Sherry and Grappa
‘’Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.’’ Paulo Coelho
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Wines by the Glass and Carafe 125ml 1.
NV
3.
2011
4.
NV
5.
NV
114.
2013
141.
2013
124.
2013
142.
2014
135.
2013
126.
2014
202.
2013
203.
2013
204.
2013
332.
2013
333.
2013
361.
2011
362.
2012
335.
2014
354.
2010
801. 802. 803.
2013 2013 2012
Quartese,Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Ruggeri Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy Ridgeview Bloomsbury Cuvee Meret Brut Sussex, England Brut Mosaïque, Champagne Jacquart Champagne, France Brut Mosaïque Rosé, Champagne Jacquart Champagne, France
£7.00 £10.50 £10.00 £12.00
White Wine
125ml
175ml
375ml
Pinard Cuvée Classique Blanc, Domaine Vigné-Lourac South West France Inés Vinho Verde, Adega de Monção Vinho Verde, Portugal Verdicchio Classico, Villa Bianchi, Umani Ronchi Marche, Italy Íntimo Blanco Humberto Canale, Patagonia Patagonia, Argentina Graves Blanc, Chateau des Gravières Bordeaux, France Sauvignon Blanc, Yealands Marlborough, New Zealand
£4.00
£5.75
£11.75
£4.25
£5.95
£12.50
£4.75
£6.25
£13.50
£4.95
£6.50
£14.50
£4.85
£6.50
£14.00
£5.00
£6.75
£16.00
Rosé Wine
125ml
175ml
375ml
Syrah Cabernet Rosé, Domaine Vigné-Lourac South West France Planeta Rosé IGT Sicilia, Planeta Sicily, Italy Rosé, Kenton Devon, England
£4.25
£6.45
£12.75
£5.35
£7.25
£16.00
£6.15
£8.50
£19.00
Red Wine
125ml
175ml
375ml
Carignan Vieilles Vignes les Archeres, IGP Pays de l'Hérault South West France Pinot Noir Reserva, DeGras Leyda Valley, Chile Cannonau di Sardegna, Picco del Sole Sardinia, Italy Briccotondo Dolcetto, Fontanafredda Piemonte, Italy Lote 44 Malbec, Cuarto Dominio Mendoza, Argentina Rioja Crianza, Marqués de Arienzo Rioja, Spain
£3.75
£5.40
£11.00
£4.20
£6.00
£13.00
£4.25
£6.25
£13.50
£4.85
£6.40
£14.50
£4.75
£6.50
£16.50
£5.00
£6.75
£15.50
Dessert Wine
75ml
Moscato d'Asti, Moncucco DOCG, Fontanafredda, Piemonte, Italy Birbet Brachetto, Negro, Piemonte, Italy Late Harvest Tokaji Katinka, Patricius, Tokaji, Hungury
£4.50 £4.75 £8.50
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Sparkling Wine and Champagne
1.
NV
Bottle
Quartese,Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Ruggeri Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy
£39.50
Reserva Brut Special Edition, Torello Penedes, Spain
£49.50
Ridgeview Bloomsbury Cuvee Meret Brut Sussex, England
£62.50
Brut Mosaïque, Champagne Jacquart Champagne, France
£59.00
Brut Mosaïque Rosé, Champagne Jacquart Champagne, France
£72.00
Blanc de Blancs, Champagne Jacquart Champagne, France
£75.00
Blanc de Noirs, Champagne Gonet Medeville Champagne, France
£75.00
Cuvée Rosé Brut, Laurent Perrier Champagne, France
£105.00
Alpha, Champagne Jacquart Champagne, France
£165.00
One of the finest Proseccos on the market. Streaked with a persistent, minute bubbles, this is an elegant wine with an appley bouquet on a floral background and a dry, fresh palate with good length and a pleasantly fruity finish. 2.
NV
A stunningly modern style of Cava. Floral and white fruit aromas, like ripe apple, pear and melon with fine hints of brioche and anise. Velvety texture with fine and persistent bubbles. Forget what you think Cava is and explore where it is heading. 3.
2011
Ridgeview does not need much of an introduction. Favoured by Royalty and Scottish tennis players the house is continually defying the odds. A light gold colour with citrus fruit aromas and a hint of melon and honey. Chardonnay dominance brings finesse, along with crisp fruit freshness and toasty notes. 4.
NV
Light, golden yellow colour with fine, long-lasting bubbles. The bouquet is lovely and fresh with fruity grape and pear hints mingling with intense notes of bread crust. Fresh and rather powerful on the palate creating a balanced overall impression with a lovely, long-lasting finish and spice bread and fruit flavours. 5.
NV
Fresh aromas of wild strawberries and spice precede the balanced, smooth flavours of red fruits. This Rosé displays charm and a subtle harmony of flavours. 6.
2006
Cherry blossom, vanilla and white pepper mingle with the irresistible notes of still-warm brioche. Fresh and light at first, then an explosion of mouthwatering flavours, with white peaches and citrus notes in abundance. Very long, light elegant finish. 7.
NV
100% Pinot Noir grapes make up this elegant, fresh style of Champagne. Hints of cassis, red fruits and dark cherries are finished off with a soft and lingering finish. 8.
NV
This wine has a highly expressive bouquet, extraordinary depth and freshness, and delicious red berry flavours that have made it a benchmark for all rosé champagnes around the world. 9.
2006
The Cuvée 2006 is the pinnacle of the Champagne Jacquarts house. Elegant with highlighted notes of honeysuckle, lime and buttercups followed by a fruity palate with hints of raspberry, orange marmelade, lemon, cherry, blackcurrant, liquorice and black pepper. On the finish it is fresh and smooth with an underlying citrus acidity as well as a return to the previous bold and aromatic fruity notes.
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Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wines White Wine 143.
144.
146.
Bottle
2014
Eco-Organic Torrontes, Bodegas Santa Ana
£29.95
2011
Sutherland Viognier, Thelema
£38.95
2013
Urlar Organic Pinot Gris Marlborough, New Zealand
£42.95
Les Terrasses Savagnin Arbois Pupillin, Domaine de la Renardière
£66.50
Pinot Noir Reserva, DeGras Leyda Valley, Chile
£24.95
El Mago Organic Garnacha, Franck Massard Terra Alta, Spain
£31.95
Chinon Tradition, Pierre Sourdais Loire Valley, France
£39.95
Sincronia Negre, Mesquida Mora Mallorca, Spain
£45.50
Organic Pinot Noir, Urlar Marlborough, New Zealand
£50.50
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, Thelema Stellenbosch, South Africa
£61.50
Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California
£85.95
Mendoza, Argentina Very typical and elegant aromas of white flowers and roses on the nose layered with citrus notes, and crispy and smooth on the palate. Western Cape, South Africa Sun-dried apricot, marzipan and rose petal aromas, with rosemary undertones. This wine is big with some prominent leesy, toasty notes among the fruit. The finish is clean, fresh minerally and very long.
An opulent dry styled wine with aromas of sweet pear, honeysuckle and stonefruit overlaying a generous mouth feel of great weight and depth. The creamy texture on the palate from the lees stirring provides the backbone to a long and lingering finish. An elegant wine with a beautiful balance that will reward cellaring up to five years. 149.
2011
Jura, France Flinty minerality, walnuts and spice with lip-smacking freshness and savoury dry texture.
Red Wine 334.
2013
Cherry red in colour with fresh and intense aromas of cherry on the nose with a touch of rose petals. A medium bodied wine with fresh red fruit and a refreshing acidity and richness. 364.
2013
Made by possibly the nicest guy in the wine world this Grenache exhibits complex aromas of liquorice, roasted herbs, sweet cassis and cherries, smoked meat, and spices. A light style of Garnacha offering an elegant, surprisingly silky and vibrant wine which also happens to be Organic. 387.
2013
Soft and supple with juicy fruit flavours, this mouth filling wine has ripe tannins and an elegant finish, a remarkable Chinon. 396.
2013
This amazing Mallorcan wine made from indigenous varietals (Mantenegro, Callet and Syrah) shows a nose that is lead by forest fruits, earthy notes and subtle touch of toast and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of up-front fresh fruit – redcurrant, blackberry and raspberry. It also happens to be organic and naturally made. 397.
2012
An enticing nose of ripe red fruits which combine beautifully with flavours of sweet dark plums intermingled with savoury notes and exotic spices. This wine is elegant and refined but with real weight and power. 381.
2010
This wine has a complex nose of mint, blackcurrant and chocolate and the palate is juicy and ripe. There is a good layer of toasty oak in the background to complement the black cherry and cassis fruit flavours and grippy mid-palate tannin. Very long, clean and elegant on the finish. 400.
2010
The nose has notes of blackberries, the briar patch, cedar, dried herbs and a hint of smoky black tea. The palate is structured and refreshingly generous with additional flavours of dried plums, cherry and cola. The well-knit tannins and pleasant mouth watering acidity support a persistent finish laced with rich notes of cedar and vanilla.
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Low-Alcohol and Alcohol Free Wine White Wine 170.
171.
172.
Bottle
2014
Ariel Chardonnay, J. Lohr (0.5% ABV)
£22.00
2014
The Dry Dam Riesling, d’Arenberg (10% ABV)
£33.00
2014
Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett, Paulinshof (8.5% ABV)
£45.00
2014
Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr (0.5% ABV)
£22.00
2013
Estate Red, Kenton Vineyard (11.5% ABV)
£35.00
California, USA Ariel Chardonnay has a distinctive combination of buttery apple and butterscotch characteristics combined with a toasty French oak bouquet and should continue to develop complexity as it ages.
South Australia, Australia Jasmine and orange blossom, along with lemon and lime characters leap from the glass. The sugar-acid balance from this fine vintage is unparalleled. While both are present, they manage to meld together creating a mouth-watering yet supple sherbet character, which finishes dry and mineral, not cloying in the slightest.
Mosel, Germany This is classic Mosel Riesling with a fresh lemony fragrance on the nose. On the palate there is an amazingly complex balance of many different factors - fresh acidity and off-dry sweetness – slate driven mineral texture and low alcohol - fresh fruit and a deep oily complexity. Poise and depth.
Red Wine 180.
181.
United States of America, California Ariel oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of black currants, cherry, blueberries and chocolate, with soft tannins and a dry finish.
Devon, England This has a greater proportion of Pinot Noir than the previous vintage which has produced more red fruit characters of cherry and hints of strawberry. Subtle use of oak produces light cedar aromas.
“Scientists have invented a new strain of cannabis without the high. They celebrated with non-alcoholic beer and furious dry-humping.” Stephen Colbert
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White Wine Long Lazy Lunch Wines 114.
2013
Bottle
Pinard Cuvée Classique Blanc, Domaine Vigné-Lourac South West France
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22.95
A light, crisp blend from Alain Gayrel made with the fresh, vibrant grape varieties of Mauzac, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Brilliant for the long summer evenings. 115.
2014
Petit Chenin, Ken Forrester Wines Stellenbosch, South Africa
£27.50
Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Roquemolière Languedoc-Roussillion, France
£30.95
Tenuta Marini Fiano, Francesco Candido Puglia, Italy
£34.95
Eidosela Albariño, Bodegas Eidosela Rias Baixas, Spain
£38.95
Viognier, Bogle Winery Clarksburg, California
£40.50
Riesling, Trimbach Alsace, France
£47.50
Clonale Chardonnay, Kooyong Mornington Peninsula, Australia
£54.95
The Adamastor, Strandveld Elim, South Australia
£65.50
A youthful fresh wine with quince and pear drop flavours. Real freshness on the palate with crunchy green apple and grapefruit flavours. The finish is something to be savoured. 116.
2014
Long has Picpoul de Pinet vied for Pinot Grigios crown. Now, this cracker from the south of France offers a fresh, crisp and lithe body as well as hints of peachy ripeness. 117.
2013
Deep straw yellow in colour with an elegant nose showing rich scents of rosewater, grapes and spices. Very aromatic indeed. In the mouth it is open and balanced with spice, apple and hazelnut notes. 118.
2013
If you like your Sauvignon Blanc then you will love this. Aromatic with good straight forward fruit showing hints of apricot and peach. Fresh, balanced, pure flavours showing good mineral character with a good length and texture on the palate. 119.
2013
Appetizing display of luscious aromas with fresh apricot and pear fruit tang on the palate. A third of this wine spent 10 months in brand new American oak, barrel fermented and left on its lees. The rest of the blend was fermented in stainless steel tanks 120.
2012
An elegant and classic wine from this Iconic producer, it shows grapefruit and white peach on the nose fully integrated into a food-friendly structure. The key notes to this wine are gripping acidity, crisp minerality and a phenomally long finish. 121.
2013
An aromatic nose with fresh lime/lemon and mineral characters, balanced with notes of grilled nuts, white peach and a soft creaminess. The palate is bright and again minerally with the same attractive balance of pert citrus zing and layers of texture; arguably this is also a particularly pure and structural vintage for Clonale. 122.
2012
This wine, made from 51% Sauvignon Blanc and 49% Semillon gives off floral and herbal aromas, with an intense flintiness. The palate is full and creamy, with a combination of toasted oak flavours and a dry minerality on the finish.
‘’I like on the table, / when we’re speaking, / the light of a bottle / of intelligent wine.’’ Pablo Neruda
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Adventurous Weekday Wines 123.
2013
Bottle
Costadune Grillo Chardonnay, Mandrarossa Sicily, Italy
£21.50
Verdicchio Classico, Villa Bianchi, Umani Ronchi Marche, Italy
£26.95
Pecorino Golden Fleece, Umani Ronchi Abruzzo, Italy
£34.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Yealands Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
£30.95
Gewurztraminer, Yealands Marlborough, New Zealand
£38.95
Riesling, Skillogalee Clare Valley, South Australia
£43.95
Greco di Tufo DOCG Devon Campania, Italy
£49.50
Eroica Riesling, Ste Michelle Washington State, USA
£57.95
Laura Aschero Pigato Liguria, Italy
£63.95
A straw yellow hue with a pleasant and delicate perfume of tropical fruits and floral notes. Harmonious, fresh and round palate with a long finish of mineral notes. 124.
2013
Intense, round and fresh aromas leading to a dry, soft palate with notes of ripe peaches, apples, exotic fruits, hazelnuts, butter and minerality. 125.
2013
With an expressive nose of peach, mango and candied rose petals, the wine has a long, full mineral-rich mouth feel. 126.
2014
A crisp style of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay, with lemon, lime, grapefruit and passionfruit notes complemented by smoky nuances and subtle lees characters. The palate is juicy, with fine textural components and a lingering fresh, fruity finish. 127.
2013
Everything about Yealands is sustainable. They and carbon positive, they farm organically, they work in a sustainable manor and on top of that, they are top people. This Gewurztraminer is a bright lemon/gold colour with an aromatic nose with notes of lychee and ginger. The palate is full and textured, exhibiting notes of spice and rose petal, with a dry finish. 128.
2013
The nose has an intense aromatic lift of musk, ginger spice and fresh Tahitian lime juice. The palate is focused, with a lovely backbone of natural acidity that supports a natural fruit sweetness with flavours of mango, red grapefruit and cumquats coming through. The wine demonstrates fantastic line and length and has a zesty dry finish. 129.
2013
Gold yellow in colour. This wine is an explosion of fresh tropical fruit, white flowers and almond flowers aromas. 130.
2013
Eroica is a labour of love for two of the world’s great Riesling producers – Germany’s Dr Loosen and Washington State’s Chateau Ste. Michelle. Named after Beethoven’s Third Symphony, Eroica reflects not only its variety and site, but also its heritage: bold and forward from its Washington roots, elegant and refined from German inspiration. This Riesling offers sweet lime and tangerine aromas with subtle mineral notes, and a mouth-watering acidity that is beautifully balanced by the generously fruity Washington grapes. 131.
2013
Bright straw yellow in the glass with an intense bouquet of peaches, acacia honey and broom flowers. These characteristics follow-through on the palate, with full body, incredible texture and a peppery twist. Simultaneously dry, fruity and structured.
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The Old Favorites 132.
2014
Bottle
Colombard Comté Tolosan, La Lande South West France
£19.00
Longue Roche Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Côtes de Gascogne South West France
£24.95
Grüner Veltliner, Höpler Burgenland, Austria
£34.95
Graves Blanc, Chateau des Gravières Bordeaux, France
£28.50
Johannishof Riesling Trocken, Weingut Knipser Pflaz, Germany
£37.50
Mâcon Charnay Les Chênes, Domaine Manciat-Poncet Burgundy, France
£41.50
Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Fontanafredda Piemonte, Italy
£43.95
Chablis, Domaine de Vauroux Burgundy, France
£45.95
Sancerre, Le Petit Broux, Les Celliers de Cérès Loire Valley, France
£50.95
Aromatic on the nose with hints of green apples and Sauvignon Blanc characteristics. A good weight of fruit and beautifully balanced acidity on the palate gives the wine a long fresh crisp finish. 133.
2014
Vibrant and zesty, with the classic sauvignon nose of gooseberries and a hint of tropical fruit on the light bodied, crisp, unoaked palate. 134.
2013
Certainly one of the wines of the moment this shows subtle mineral tones with a soft, stone-fruit aroma. Fully ripened, well structured with refined sweetness of fruit on the palate, a touch of black pepper and a delicate, creamy finish. 135.
2013
A classic Bordeaux white wine made from 50/50 Semillon and Sauvignon, it gives a dry, mid-weight, unoaked style with a complex palate showing peach, lime juice and a slightly luscious finish. 136.
2012
Lemon and crushed stone aromas. A firm palate on the right side of steely, with lemon fruit, moderate alcohol and very refreshing finish. 137.
2012
Fresh, youthfully ripe aromas of apples and some bready characters, the palate is soft and succulent showing grapefruit and mineral flavours with a clean, refreshing finish. 138.
2014
This is a bright straw-yellow wine with greenish highlights. It has a full, delicate, elegant bouquet which brings flowers and fresh fruit to mind - mostly lemons, lilies of the valley and green apples. Its palate is attractively young, dry, fresh and well-balanced. 139.
2012
Aromatic with clean mineral notes and hints of citrus. The palate is medium bodied with crisp, appley acidity, tight, pure fruit flavours of white peach and pears finished with a classic, steely, dry finish. 140.
2014
An overt gooseberry style Sauvignon mingled with hints of exotic tropical scents. Immediately appealing, crisp and clean with a good concentration of green fruit.The crisp citrus flavours along with a racy, mineral streak give a clean, refreshing and eminently drinkable wine.
‘’Penicillin cures, but wine makes people happy’’ Alexander Flemingg
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Funky and Unusual Wines 141.
2013
Bottle
Inés Vinho Verde, Adega de Monção Vinho Verde, Portugal
£23.95
Íntimo Blanco Humberto Canale, Patagonia Patagonia, Argentina
£28.95
Eco-Organic Torrontes, Bodegas Santa Ana Mendoza, Argentina
£29.95
Sutherland Viognier, Thelema Western Cape, South Africa
£38.95
The Money Spider Roussanne, d'Arenberg McLaren Vale, Australia
£40.95
Urlar Organic Pinot Gris Marlborough, New Zealand
£42.95
Comtesse de Ségur, Montravel Sec , Vignoble Dubard South West France
£46.50
Eruzione Bianco 1614 Carricante Planeta Sicily, Italy
£57.50
Les Terrasses Savagnin Arbois Pupillin, Domaine de la Renardière Jura, France
£66.50
This “green wine” made from the Vinho Verde grape is the perfect antidote to Pinot Grigio fatigue.The nose is bursting with fleshy peach and honey dew melon while the palate is balanced, smooth and generous with a vibrant freshness. 142.
2014
4 generations in and the Canale family of Rio Negro, Patagnia are easily the finest producer of wine in southern Argentina. Their easy drinking Intimo Blanco, made from 80% Sauvignon and 20% Semillon, is attractive on the nose with a vibrant citrus hit followed by hints of grass and a touch of tropical fruit. On the palate it has a refreshing taste again with citrus fruit and a hint of ripe stone/tropical fruit. 143.
2014
Very typical and elegant aromas of white flowers and roses on the nose layered with citrus notes, crispy and smooth on the palate. 144.
2011
Sun-dried apricot, marzipan and rose petal aromas, with rosemary undertones. This wine is big with some prominent leesy, toasty notes among the fruit. The finish is clean, fresh and packed with mineral notes and very long. 145.
2013
The nose exhibits a whole array of characters from stone fruits and tropical notes through to nuttiness and an ever so delicate hint of Indian spice. The palate is robust! A luscious mix of pulpy fruit, green mango and papaya. These full flavours gently give way to honey blossom nuances and savoury pistachio notes which linger to a very long finish, adding refinement to the palate. 146.
2013
An opulent dry styled wine with aromas of sweet pear, honeysuckle and stone fruit overlaying a generous mouth feel of great weight and depth. The creamy texture on the palate from the lees stirring provides the backbone to a long and lingering finish. An elegant wine with a beautiful balance that will reward cellaring up to five years. 147.
2013
This wine, made from Montravel Sec, is fermented and aged in french barrels. It offers intense aromas of pine resin, fresh melon and grilled almonds. A lively attack leads into a full flavoured, powerful mid palate where the velvety texture gives a wonderful depth to this wine. 148.
2013
The pale gold color does not reflect the bountiful nose of ripe fruit and aromatic white flowers that magically transport you to the slopes of Mt. Etna. The soft and concentrated palate of the Carricante exhibits flavors of lemon zest and green apple with mineral notes that result in a lengthy finish. It pairs perfectly with seafood based appetizers and fish dishes 149.
2011
Flinty minerality, walnuts and spice with lip-smacking freshness and savoury dry texture.
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Icon Wines 150.
2012
Bottle
The FMC, Chenin, Ken Forrester Wines Stellenbosch, South Africa
£79.95
Karia Chardonnay, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley, California
£82.95
Meursault, Domaine Jean-Michel Gaunoux Burgundy, France
£90.00
Condrieu La Petite Côte, Domaine Cuilleron Rhone Valley, France
£99.00
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne, Domaine Gilles Bouton Burgundy, France
£105.00
Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile, Trimbach Alsace, France
£109.00
There are a lot of very fine South African Chenins around these days, but Ken Forrester's flagship Stellenbosch rendition retains its position at the top of the tree. It's an uncompromisingly rich, weighty and textured white, just off-dry thanks to the addition of a portion of late-harvested, botrytised wine in the final blend, and so impressive with its honeyed apple, honeysuckle, and almonds, and that lovely, crisp, green apple acidity. 151.
2013
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is famous as the winery that beat Bordeaux’s best in 1976’s Judgement of Paris, a moment which transformed the image of Californian wine around the world. Fast forward nearly 40 years, and the winery is still producing finely honed Chardonnay like Karia, a wine which opens with aromas of peach, yellow apple, spice and a pleasing sweet cream vanilla note. The palate is alive with citrus and light honey notes that lead to a lingering, fresh, minerally finish. 152.
2009
Well developed with ripe, tropical fruit on the nose and an enticing note of honey leading to an intense and concentrated palate with well balanced acidity and a crisp, clean, lengthy finish. 153.
2013
Wonderfully opulent and perfumed on the nose with dollops of honey allied to blossom and spicy complexity. The palate is rich and full again with great acidity, giving the wine and exceptional balance, and we suspect longevity. 154.
2012
Intense aromas of apple, pear and zesty citrus fruit combine with creaminess and a notion of minerality. Remarkably concentrated and powerful for a Puligny with intense fruit framed by oak and a pervasive, underlying minerality. 155.
2007
Very attractive and already, quite powerful on the nose. A full bodied wine with intensity, depth and a beautiful mineral flavour. Rich, ripe acidity on the palate. Great personality and finesse.
‘’ What is the definition of a good wine? It should start and end with a smile. ‘’ William Sokolin
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Rosé Wine 201.
2013
Bottle
Rama Rosado, Bodegas Covinas Utiel Requena, Spain
£19.00
Syrah Cabernet Rosé, Domaine Vigné-Lourac South West France
£25.50
Planeta Rosé IGT Sicilia, Planeta Sicily, Italy
£31.95
Rosé, Kenton Devon, England
£37.95
M de Marguerite Rosé, Château Sainte Marguerite Provence, France
£56.50
A mixture of red and black fruits such as cranberries and blackberries, combined with sweet toasty flavours. 202.
2013
Pale-medium rose. Soft red fruit nose. Clean and dry on the palate with a freshness and attractive berry fruits. Elegant, light finish. 203.
2013
Inspired by a pink Sicilian sunset, this wine has a light and attractive nose with notes of rose petals, pomegranate and strawberries. On the palate, the wine is silky smooth, light and fresh with no angularity and a beautiful finish. 204.
2013
Made from the little known Rondo grape variety, the Kenton Rose is a lovely soft wine with ripe summer fruit notes on the nose, which follow through onto the palate, and a long finish. 205.
2013
A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre. This rosé is harmonious, fruity and very pleasant as an aperitif. The palate is broad, complex and very rewarding.
"A good rosé is fruity but with some depth. It's a wine where once you have a glass you say to yourself 'why not another?' It's a wine that gives great pleasure." Winemaker Alain Combard
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Red Wine Long Lazy Lunch Wines 363.
2013
Bottle
Carignan Vieilles Vignes les Archeres, IGP Pays de l'Hérault Languedoc-Roussillon, France
£20.50
Pinot Noir Reserva, DeGras Leyda Valley, Chile
£24.95
Reserva, Cop de Ma Catalunya, Spain
£26.95
Lote 44 Malbec, Cuarto Dominio Mendoza, Argentina
£27.95
Bardolino Doc Le Nogare, Bertani Veneto, Italy
£34.50
Dolcetto Lagrein, Heartland South Australia
£40.50
Milestone Series Syrah, Crossroads Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
£48.95
Brouilly, Domaine du Vissoux Burgundy, France
£54.50
Château Haut Pezat, Grand Cru, St. Emilion Bordeaux, France
£60.95
Crianza, Pago de los Capellanes Ribera del Douro, Spain
£65.50
A lovely cherry/ruby red colour with nice fruit intensity on the nose of berry fruit and hints of vanilla. Soft and round on the palate, with hints of black currants. Anice complexity, good structure whilst keeping approachable tannins, with excellent varietal character displaying this indeginous grapes variety’s true character. A full flavoured easy-drinking classic. 364.
2013
Cherry red in colour with fresh and intense aromas of cherry on the nose with a touch of rose petals. A medium bodied wine with fresh red fruit and a refreshing acidity and richness. 365.
2008
A complex, structured nose with layer upon layer of dried red berry fruit which is met with a soft vanilla spice and toasty oak. Elegant and soft on the palate with impressive length. 366.
2014
Black cherry with vanilla and mocha aromas and a full and rich mouthfeel. Ripe, silky tannins finish it off. 367.
2013
A smart nose with some cherry fruit and light dusting of spice on this Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara blend. On the palate the wine is light, well balanced with more cherry notes and a savoury finish. 368.
2012
Deep, glass-coating ruby in colour. Blackberries and wild herbs with smoked meats and spice on the nose. In the mouth, earthy flavours and fresh acidity from the Lagrein mingle with sweet, red cherry and spice of the Dolcetto. 369.
2012
Sourced from the famous Hawke’s Bay sub-region of Gimblett Gravels, this complex floral wine, with pepper, cherry, plum, blueberry and smoky aromas has a supple, silky palate with bass notes of sweet fruit, fine tannins, and a long spicy finish. 370.
2012
Wild cherry aromas with dry, bright acidity. A beautiful naturalness to the fruit and some tannic grip to go with food. A serious and long-lived Beaujolais. 371.
2012
Hints of ripe plums and damsons on the nose and on the palate. It is rich and velvety, with soft tannin and a long elegant finish. 372.
2010
The nose is intense with a pleasant balance of wood and fruit showing notes of vanilla, ripened cherries and plums. Secondary aromas of leather and liquorice are also present. The texture in the mouth is smooth with balanced flavours echoing the nose. The tannins are fine and the finish is long and elegant. This wine will keep for some time.
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Adventurous Weekday Wines 373.
2013
Bottle
Primitivo Salento, Boheme Puglia, Italy
£19.00
Leduc Malbec IGP Pays d'Oc South West France
£26.95
Braucol, Domaine Vigné-Lourac South West France
£29.95
'The Renegade' Shiraz Grenache, Ken Forrester Wines Stellenbosch, South Africa
£33.95
La Barry Red, Martin Meinert Stellenbosch, South Africa
£36.95
Petite Sirah, Bogle Winery Clarksburg, California
£42.50
Seleccion de la Familia Cabernet Franc, Humberto Canale Patagonia Patagonia, Argentina
£51.95
Wallace, Glaetzer Barossa Valley, South Australia
£57.50
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, Thelema Stellenbosch, South Africa
£61.50
Rich aromas of plum and black cherry with spicy notes of cracked black pepper. A charming, well balanced wine with a velvety texture and intense black forest and damson fruits. 374.
2013
A rich, fruit forward style with bags of blackcurrant and plummy fruit and a hint of spice. Lovely balance and a persistent finish. 375.
2013
Opaque in colour as well as flavour. Blackberrys on nose, a dry palate with sweet-tasting fruit and soft, complex tannins. It has layers of smoky, spicy, berry flavours. 376.
2011
This elegant blend displays Old World Style with New World fruit. Hint of Grenache's earthy rustic charm and Shiraz's noble spice with hints of nutmeg and salty black olive on the finish. Balanced with soft integrated tannins. 377.
2011
A wine for every day that offers just that little bit more. It has a lovely mid-palate fullness which belies its status, yet the finish is gentle and fresh. 378.
2012
Full-bodied on the entry, aromas of black plum jam and toasty oak set the stage for what is to come. Vibrant boysenberries and luscious fruit are framed by serious tannins, while wisps of leather and vanilla seduce just enough. A final touch of acidity finishes the wine with a precisely balanced mouthfeel. 379.
2011
The wine is bright ruby in colour with purple reflections. On the nose the wine is bursting with an intense mix of ripe red berries combined with hints of spice, jam, honey and vanilla. It is full bodied with rich jammy fruit flavours, soft tannins and a long finish. 380.
2013
This Barossa Shiraz shows black cherries and winter fruits dominating the nose which is pure, lively and captivating. Rich and rounded on the palate, the Grenache adds blackberry tones and fresh acidity whilst the old-vine Shiraz adds structure, hints of liquorice and bright fruit. 381.
2010
This wine has a complex nose of mint, blackcurrant and chocolate and the palate is juicy and ripe. There is a good layer of toasty oak in the background to complement the black cherry and cassis fruit flavours and grippy mid-palate tannin. Very long, clean and elegant on the finish.
‘’Wine is poetry in a bottle.’’ Clifton Fadiman
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Reds for that Old Leather Arm Chair 382.
2013
Bottle
Merlot, Welmoed Western Cape, South Africa
£24.50
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Viña Leyda Leyda Valley, Chile
£28.95
Escale Pinot Noir, Vin de France South West France
£30.50
Rioja Crianza, Marqués de Arienzo Rioja, Spain
£30.50
Chateau Bonnet Red, Les Vignobles Andre Lurton Bordeaux, France
£35.50
Chinon Tradition, Pierre Sourdais Loire Valley, France
£39.95
Columbia Valley Merlot, Chateau Ste Michelle Washington State, USA
£45.50
Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Château de la Charrière Burgundy, France
£46.50
Chianti Classico, Fonterutoli Tuscany, Italy
£51.50
Crozes Hermitage Papillon, Domaine Gilles Robin Rhone Valley, France
£58.95
A mellow yet richly flavoured red wine with hints of juicy red fruits and a velvety palate. 383.
2013
Soft and structured Cabernet Sauvignon with red fruit and gentle toast. Plums and cherries up front with well integrated hints of tobacco and mocha. It is an expressive Cabernet where the tipicity of the variety stands out from the oak. In mouth it has lively fruit, making this wine a fresh and juicy one, with soft and friendly tannins. 384.
2013
The very lightly oaked Escale Pinot Noir is elegant and fruity, displaying all the hallmarks of the Pinot grape with hints of raspberries on the nose and silky tannin structure on the palate. 385.
2010
This outstandingly reliable wine offers spicy aromas of sweet red berries, a rounded, lush palate and a firm finish. Its balance of acidity; soft tannins and ripe red fruits gives it universal appeal. 386.
2011
Purple and very bright. This appetising wine has black fruit flavours and a touch of strawberry. It is decidedly round on the palate with soft tannin, fine balance and a long red fruit aftertaste. 387.
2013
Soft and supple with juicy fruit flavours, this mouth filling wine has ripe tannins and an elegant finish, a remarkable Chinon. 388.
2012
This complex yet approachable Merlot is produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle, the founding winery of Washington State. The wine offers aromas of black cherry, leather and spice with layers of rich, dark red fruit flavours and a long, smooth, sweet finish. A touch of Syrah adds a jammy fruit character which transforms this “everyday red” into something out of the ordinary. 389.
2012
Light ruby red in the glass this shows clean varietal aromas of strawberries, raspberries and a hint of hay. In the mouth it is medium-bodied, with balanced, fresh acidity and light tannins. Basic Burgundy at its best. 390.
2012
A dark, richly coloured wine. The perfumed nose shows black cherry and spice with hints of Wood smoke and tobacco. Full, ripe tannins with a lovely freshness and a long finish. 391.
2013
Wow - immediate dancing Syrah perfume of plums and violets. Vibrant and exciting, lots going on. Great texture and balance between front-mid-end palate. It has freshness as well as opulence, the tannin is very fine and well-textured and there’s great sustain of flavour on the finish.
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Funky and Unusual Wines 392.
2011
Bottle
Cannonau di Sardegna, Picco del Sole Sardinia, Italy
£25.50
Briccotondo Dolcetto, Fontanafredda Piemonte, Italy
£27.95
El Mago Organic Garnacha, Franck Massard Terra Alta, Spain
£31.95
Negroamaro del Salento, Varvaglione Puglia, Italy
£32.95
Sincronia Negre, Mesquida Mora Mallorca, Spain
£45.50
Organic Pinot Noir, Urlar Marlborough, New Zealand
£50.50
Ixsir Altitudes Red Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
£50.95
Variation, Domaine de Montvac, Vacqueyras Rhone Valley, France
£75.00
A typical Sardinian red, their equivalent to Grenache, with a deep ruby colour and a palate brimming with ripe fruit and hints of sweet spice. Good acidity, soft tannins and a well-balanced, persistent finish. 393.
2012
A clear, ruby-red wine with violet highlights. Its vinous bouquet is fruity, very intense and rather attractive and persistent. Nicely dry, well-balanced and velvety, it has a light almond aftertaste. 394.
2013
Made by possibly the nicest guy in the wine world this Grenache exhibits complex aromas of liquorice, roasted herbs, sweet cassis and cherries, smoked meat, and spices. A light style of Garnacha offering an elegant, surprisingly silky and vibrant wine which also happens to be Organic. 395.
2013
Ruby red with shades of purple; the nose has fascinating scents of wild berries. The palate is marked by vanilla with a long lingering finish and a velvety texture. 396.
2013
This amazing Mallorcan wine made from indigenous varietals (Mantenegro, Callet and Syrah) shows a nose that is lead by forest fruits, earthy notes and subtle touch of toast and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of up-front fresh fruit – redcurrant, blackberry and raspberry. It also happens to be organic and naturally made. 397.
2012
An enticing nose of ripe red fruits which combine beautifully with flavours of sweet dark plums intermingled with savoury notes and exotic spices. This wine is elegant and refined but with real weight and power. 398.
2010
Warmth, sharpness, and ripeness are key here. Strawberries, oak and cassis on the nose. The open, accessible palate structure is enlivened by blackberry and cassis with a hint of green pepper, with ripe, soft tannins lending complexity; and a long, silky finish. 399.
2011
Candied fruit and spice on the nose, fine sweet tannins, generous body with currants and prunes with a fine, smooth finish and no oak.
‘’ Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the essence of civilization and the art of living. ‘’ Robert Mondavi
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Icon Wines 400.
2010
Bottle
Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California
£85.95
Morgenster Estate Red, Morgenster Stellenbosch, South Africa
£87.95
Ferrous Pinot Noir, Kooyong Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
£82.50
Amarone Classico, Acinatico DOC, Accordini Veneto, Italy
£88.95
Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes, Domaine des Beaumont Burgundy, France
£95.95
2011
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Champs-Perdrix, Alain Michelot
£112.00
2012
Côte Rôtie, La Madinière, Domaine Yves Cuilleron
£115.00
2008
Château Grand Puy Ducasse, 5ème Cru Classé Bordeaux, France
£130.00
Barolo Cannubi, E. Pira Piemonte, Italy
£135.00
The nose has notes of blackberries, the briar patch, cedar, dried herbs and a hint of smoky black tea. The palate is structured and refreshingly generous with additional flavors of dried plums, cherry and cola. The well-knit tannins and pleasant mouthwatering acidity support a persistent finish laced with rich notes of cedar and vanilla. 401.
2003
Sexy aromas of dark berries, cassis and kirsch, hints of chocolate and mocha. The palate offers ripe fruit, bedded in finely knitted ripe tannins. All these combine to assail the palate with a level of density, structure and viscosity to offer an outstanding mouth-feel. A liquid velvet texture is transformed by a rocky, minerally element. A complete wine with a classic elegance and excellent finish. 402.
2010
A darker and more restrained nose than most Pinots. Rather than a panoply of mixed fruits, this is more dense and complex, with smoked meats, blueberry, ironstone, black olive, and a touch of Chinese five spice. A singular style with an exciting range of flavours. Tannins are quite firm on the back palate at the moment, and will soften with age. 403.
2011
Deep garnet in the glass with an intense black cherry and vanilla bouquet. On the palate it is full bodied, rich and creamy with smooth tannins. At 16% alcohol, it should really be a monster; in reality it is fantastically balanced with a minerality which keeps it fresh and dangerously moreish. 404.
2011
Stunning Pinot Noir from one of the rising stars of Burgundy. Thier wines never fail to impress. This vintage shows lovely fleshy fruit with the classic elegance of fruit. Get hold of some before it is all gone. 405.
406.
407.
Beautiful dark red colour with a rich concentration of fresh raspberries and black cherries, coupled with violet and earthy mineral notes.
Intensely purple/black in colour, almost opaque. The nose is a concentrated wall of spices, mineral tones and dark berry fruits. Deeply concentrated, tight and seriously well structured, the palate is immense in its breadth and length showing a wealth of blackberry, fruits of the forest and spiced, wooded flavours. The firm finish means you won't forget this one easily.
Exhibits a dense, almost opaque colour with gorgeous up-front, sweet, ripe fruit. The palate is medium to full bodied and chewy with a well endowed, plush texture. The wine is pure, complex and engaging. 408.
2010
The intense and brilliant colour perfectly expresses the polyphenols of a very successful Nebbiolo. On the nose it develops gradually its richness; the initially fruity and spicy aromas envelop notes of sour cherry and raspberry, while hints of cocoa and vanilla make the bouquet even more intriguing.
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410.
411.
412.
2011
Château Talbot, 4ème Cru Classé
£148.00
2004
Château Gruaud Larose, Cru Classé, St. Julien
£170.00
2007
Château Rauzan-Ségla, 2ème Cru Classé
£195.00
2012
SLV Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley, California
£300.00
Château Lynch Bages, Pauillac
£324.00
Intense flavours of ripe dark cherry and black currant with thick tannins which provide the wine with a beautiful structure. Finish is long and strong, with mature wooden notes. A beautiful and typical well-made, high-class Saint-Julien.
Smoky ripe blackcurrants and sexy integrated sweet oak on the enticing nose is followed by a dense but pure palate with full-bodied fruit and a defined linear core. It is elegant and sophisticated with great charm-one of the great value wines of the 2004 vintage.
A really authentic Margaux with impressive depth.This is an elegant wine in the true Margaux style. Soft, silky tannins, smooth red fruit character. Nicely spicy from the moderate use of new oak, fresh, fleshy, polished and round. Beautifully done, this is a delicious and genuine wine for early drinking pleasure.
A single vineyard, estate grown wine from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, the winery which put California on the wine map in 1976 when it beat Bordeaux’s best in a blind tasting competition which became known as the Judgement of Paris. The fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from the SLV Vineyard, one of the great sites in the Napa Valley; the ripe, complex grapes add vibrant chocolate-covered cherry aromas along with notes of roasted chestnuts, black tea with clove spice. The wine has a lovely core of red berry fruit along with rich tannins and a haunting cardamom note on the finish. The wine’s solid, well-balanced structure makes this an ideal choice for long term ageing. 413.
2007
Almost as good as their awe-inspiring 2005. Since winemaker Nicolas Labenne joined Lynch-Bages from Calon-Ségur the wines here have been better than ever; no longer the `poor man's Mouton' but increasingly almost as good! Impressive, aethereal aromatics and some serious minerally cassis set the tone for this rich, silky-textured Pauillac with oodles of sweet black cherry and blackberry essence and coffee hints. With George Clooney-like charm, a ripe but substantial tannic structure, and an intense, mouthwatering long finish this respects the vintage but definitely outperforms it.
‘’ Making good wine is a skill. Fine wine is an art.‘’ Robert Mondavi
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Magnums – White Wine 501.
2011
Bottle
Chardonnay, Planeta Sicily, Italy
£98.00
Golden yellow with greenish hue. On the nose it comes across very intense, with citrus fruit flavours, chestnut, honey and a spicy complexity.
Magnums – Red Wine 502.
2012
Humilitat Priorat, Massard Priorat, Spain
£99.50
Humilitat is born to reflect the essence of the Priorat with no oak artifice and a gentle extraction. We still perceive the garrigue and dark mulberry fruit typical of the area, yet the texture is delicate the tannins soft and the finish lingering. 503.
2012
Monprà Nebbiolo/Barbera Langhe Rosso DOC, Conterno Fantino Piemonte, Italy
£195.00
Its deep colour is a reminder of the limited yields of the estate, while the richness of the well defined and elegant aromas tell of a perfect microclimate. All the density and extreme warmth on the palate have been perfectly assimilated by the oak and the finish is almost glossy and endless. 504.
2011
Barolo, Cannubi, E. Pira Piemonte, Italy
£240.00
The intense and brilliant colour perfectly expresses the polyphenols of a very successful Nebbiolo. On the nose it develops gradually its richness; the initially fruity and spicy aromas envelop notes of sour cherry and raspberry, while hints of cocoa and vanilla make the bouquet even more intriguing.
‘’ Is it me or do wine bottles not hold enough wines ‘’ Jacob Bartlomiejczyk
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Dessert wine
801
2013
Bottle
Moscato d'Asti, Moncucco DOCG, Fontanafredda Piemonte, Italy
£25.50
Birbet Brachetto, Negro Piemonte, Italy
£35.50
Late Harvest Tokaji Katinka, Patricius Tokaji, Hungary
£40.95
Clos Dady, Sauternes Sauternes, France
£48.00
Passito di Noto, Planeta Sicily, Italy
£60.95
Trockenbeerenauslese, Höpler Burgunland, Austria
£60.95
Vidal Icewine, Peller Ontario, Canada
£80.00
Liqueur Muscat, Skillogalee Clare Valley, South Australia
£88.95
Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive, Trimbach Alsace, France
£90.00
Attractive bright golden yellow in the glass, with an intensely aromatic nose of white petals, ripe peaches and lightly spiced pears. Medium bodied with a delicious honeyed richness of concentrated grapey fruit flavours, delicately balanced with cleansing acidity and a youthful, lively pettiance that lifts the palate and keeps the wine refreshing and dangerously easy to drink! 802
2013
Cherry red with violet hues in the glass. Persistant creamy foam. Very aromatic fragrance of black grapes, strawberry, cinnamon, and rose petals. Balanced structure with fresh acidity, sweet, fruity body and very low, soft tannins. 803
2012
Medium-bodied sweet wine with notes of vanilla and caramel. Lightly sweet showing flavours of orange and white chocolate on a lightly spiced background. 804
2011
A highly complex wine which entices you with its scents of lime, acacia, apricots, grilled almond and honeyed aromas. The palate is luscious and generous with its sweet apricot, honey, roasted nut and marmalade flavours and perfectly balanced with a zesty, lime rind acidity, finishing clean, uplifted and satisfying. 805
2012
Engagingly fresh and succulent on the nose, exhibiting classic floral and grapey aromas. The palate is medium bodied, sweet and sensuous with fine flavours of ripe apricot, honey and melon with good balancing acidity and a crisp, mouth filling finish. 806
2013
Trockenbeerenauslese directly translated means "dry-berry-selection". The resultant wine is rich and concentrated with complex tones that treat the nose and palate to hints of nutmeg, clove, honey, apricot and citrus. 807
2013
A gold yellow colour with an aromatic bouquet of lemon marmalade, carmelized oranges, golden pineapple and a touch of honey. A rich, medium to full-bodied wine with explosive flavours of honey, golden pineapple, star anise and brown sugar. Sweet citrus and star fruit linger on the finish. 808
NV
This shows nutty, raisin and apricot flavours, and is full and sweet enough to match well with the sweetest desserts (even chocolate!). 809
2008
The botrytized, apricot and mango-scented wine has bags of elegance. It is medium bodied, beautifully structured and very well-balanced. White peaches are explicitly evident adding complexity to this powerful, delicate and silky smooth wine.
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Port 505.
506.
75ml
Bottle
£5.50
£55.00
10 YO Tawny Port, Taylor's
£8.00
£80.00
2010
Vintage Port, Quinta do Crasto
£10.00 £99.00
75ml
Bottle
NV
Manzanilla, La Guita
£4.00
£18.50
Amontillado, Bella Luna
£5.50
£25.00
NV
Pedro Ximenez, Bella Luna
£6.00
£28.00
50ml
Bottle
NV
Grappa Tradizione 41%, Nonino
£6.95
£95.00
NV
Grappa Monovitigno Il Moscato 41%, Nonino
£8.00
£110.00
NV
Grappa Riserva Antica Cuvée Invecchiata in Barriques 43%, Nonino
£8.75
£120.00
NV
Grappa Monovitigno Picolit Cru 50%, Nonino
£30.00 £299.00
2008
LBV Port, Quinta do Crasto
This late bottled Vintage shows brooding black cherry fruit with a huge cedary core. A simple wine with a fine dark colour, ripe and mouth filling and rounded off by sweet finish.
An exceptionally fine old tawny blend, aged for an average of 10 years in oak casks. Elegant and smooth, combining delicate wood notes and rich mellow fruit, it is bottled for immediate drinking.
507.
Shows intense berry fruit aromas and a full-bodied structure, with plenty of grip, mouthfilling blackcurrant flavours, fine balance and terrific length.
Sherry 510.
511.
512.
NV
Fresh on the nose with typical Manzanilla aromas. Green olives, chamomile and a yeastiness of flor. Gently briney, with notes of flowers and fruits in the background. On the palate it is medium in body, very dry and slightly tangy with hints of chalk, salt and lime. Light breadcrust and minerals aromas present, as well as subtle nutty flavours. Medium long finish, still full and nicely balanced.
Amber in colour with complex, intense, saline aromas of hazelnuts and bitter almonds. Bone-dry and goes on...and on...and on...
Deep ebony with dense aromas of raisins, dates and honey. The palate is unctuous and complex with a long, candied fruit finish.
Grappa 520.
521.
522.
523.
Typical and elegant. Before tasting, Grappa should be allowed to rest in the glass for some minutes: on exposure to oxygen the perfumes are enhanced and the nose/palate harmony is perfected.
Elegant, aromatic, soft and sensual with the perfume of roses, thyme and vanilla.
Amber, luminous and enveloping. Possessing great aromatic richness, a scent of spices, brioche and pastries, orange and candied friuts. Warm, velvety and persistant, its aromatic shades are backed up with additional apricot friut notes, vanilla and bitter almond.
Considered “the Queen of Grappa” all over the world, for the temper, the harmony and the emotion it gives at every sip. Limpid and crystalline, it recalls to the nose the smell of fresh honeycomb, it displays the scent of acacia flowers, ripe quince, fresh muscatel and newly picked figs. In one’s mouth it clearly confirms the nose with the addition of a taste of bread crust. ‘’ Conversation is the enemy of good wine and food. ‘’ Alfred Hitchcock
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