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e are proud of our new wine list. It is packed full of individual, eclectic and finely crafted wines with a particular focus on small producers, many who follow organic, biodynamic or sustainable farming practices. We have categorised our wines by style and price from sparkling, whites and reds to pudding wines, making it easy to explore your favourites or discover new tastes. Our wine list includes well-known grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as more unusual indigenous varieties. We hope that you will give these a try and enjoy them as much as we do. Be adventurous and remember that if you don’t like a wine, you can send it back even if it doesn’t have a fault – we are happy to replace it for you so that you always drink something you like! Many of our wines are listed by the glass or carafe. Wines by the glass are also available by 125ml.
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By the glass (175ml)
Champagne & Sparkling
175ml
La Jara Frizzante Rosé NV, Veneto, Italy
7.00
La Farra Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Brut NV, Italy
8.50
Lamiable Grand Cru Extra Brut NV Champagne, France
11.50
Gusbourne Estate Blanc de Blanc 2010/2011 Appledore, Kent
12.50
By the glass (175ml) and carafe (500ml)
White
175ml/500ml
Picpoul de Pinet Grange Des Rocs 2015 Coteaux du Languedoc, France
5.50/15.50
Vinho Verde Mica 2014 Portugal
6.50/18.00
Papegaai 2015 AA Badenhorst Swartland, South Africa
7.50/21.00
Pecorino Tiberio 2015 Abruzzo, Italy
7.75/23.00
Albariño Quinta de Couselo 2014 Rias Baixas, Spain
8.75/25.00
Sancerre Pierre Riffault Verdigny 2015 Loire Valley, France
8.75/25.00
Macon Villages Les Amandiers Sophie Cinier 2013 Burgundy, France
8.75/25.00
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Rosé
175ml/500ml
Pinot Noir Rosé 2015 Domaine de Bachellery Languedoc, France
6.50/18.00
Grenache Rosé 2015 Olivier Coste Languedoc, France
8.00/22.00
Red Malbec Fabrice Durou ‘Exception’ 2013 Vin de France
5.75/16.00
Pinot Noir Maison Bertrand De l’Hospitalet 2014 Languedoc, France
7.00/19.25
Rioja Alavesa Sierra de Toloño 2013, Spain
8.50/23.00
Bordeaux Château du Champ des Treilles Sainte-Foy 2012, France
8.50/24.50
Morgon Domaine Georges Descombes 2014 Beaujolais, France
8.50/24.50
Tuscany Sesti Monteleccio 2013, Italy
10.00/27.50
By the bottle
Champagne & Sparkling La Jara Frizzante Rosé NV, Veneto, Italy Organically certified and only 10% alcohol, with delicious strawberry and grapefruit notes
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27.00
La Farra Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Brut, Italy Hand harvested grapes from the prestigious Conegliano Valdobbiadene region, this is dry and elegant with light bubbles and delicate white nectarine aromas
32.00
Lamiable Grand Cru Extra Brut NV Champagne, France Extra brut style (4g/l dosage) made from 60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay, showing purity and excellent minerality
47.00
Louis Roederer 1er Cru Brut NV Champagne, France Famous for prestigious Cristal, this is a family owned Champagne house of exceptional quality. Equal parts Chardonnay & Pinot Noir with a dash of Meunier results in a rich beautifully balanced style, a lovely biscuit and summer fruit indulgence
62.00
JL Vergnon ‘Confidence’ Grand Cru Brut Nature 2005 Champagne, France A pure & mineral-driven expression of old vine Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize and Oger. It shows bold complexity and richness with fine lime, plum and hazelnut flavours
68.00
Larmandier Bernier 1er Cru Non-dosé ‘Terre de Vertus’ Champagne, France An exquisite & elegant champagne, following biodynamic viticulture. Made from 100% Chardonnay showing crystalline purity and depths of salty, chalky minerality
73.00
Vouette & Sorbée Extra Brut ‘Blanc d’Argile’ NV Champagne, France Made from the 2010 vintage, oak aged and disgorged without dosage in Feb 2013, it is richer & more complex than many BdB but has a focused acidity, like a really good Chablis
80.00
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Champagne & Sparkling cont... Ulysse Collin BdB ‘Les Roises’ Extra Brut NV Champagne, France Les Roises is a 0.6 hectare parcel of south facing 60 years old vines in Congy, which provides a great energy & concentration. With a dosage of only 1g/l, this is mineral in style, akin to fine Meursault with taunt citrusy freshness and notable precision
97.50
English Sparkling Ridgeview Estate Fitzrovia Cuvée Merret Rosé 2010 East Sussex Chardonnay dominant blend with the addition of Pinot Noir shows a beautiful pink salmon colour and creamy biscuity mousse, complemented with fresh strawberry aromas and lovely juicy acidity
48.00
Langham Estate Classic Cuvée NV Dorset Winner of the 2014 ‘Judgement of Parson’s Green’, a blind tasting of English sparkling wines. Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Meunier grown on the Crawthorne vineyard allowing the grapes to ripen fully whilst maintaining their natural acidity
48.00
Gusbourne Estate Blanc de Blanc 2010/2011 Appledore, Kent Absolutely delicious, an elegant & delicate Chardonnay grown barely 6 miles from the coast. Pale golden colour, creamy mousse, biscuit aromas with refreshing green apple acidity and underlying saltiness
52.50
Hush Heath Balfour Brut Rosé 2008 Kent A beautiful English rosé with fine persistent bubbles and light blackcurrant fruitiness. The Pinot Noir gives fruit, perfume and colour, Chardonnay its finesse and acidity, and Meunier adds a touch of spiciness
65.00
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Nyetimber Blanc de Blanc 2003 West Sussex (magnum) Made from 100% Chardonnay with a rich golden colour and very fine beading bubbles. The nose offers up fresh fruity aromas of pineapple, lychee and rich honey. The palate is still young with fresh citrus flavours of mandarin and grapefruit
120.00
White
JUICY & ENLIVENING Picpoul de Pinet Grange Des Rocs 2015 Coteaux du Languedoc, France Wonderfully refreshing, distinctly understated Picpoul. Crisp quince and grapefruit sorbet with fresh mint
22.00
Vinho Verde Mica 2014 Portugal Organically certified classic blend of Alvarinho, Loureiro and Azal. With only 10% alcohol, this is light yet vibrant and full of attractive pear and apple aromas
26.00
Rioja Bodega Ostatu Blanco 2015 Spain An unoaked wine made from Viura and Malvasia from vines between 30-80 years old, with pronounced aromas of passion fruit and peach, vibrant acidity, hints of ginger and a spicy finish
29.00
Pecorino Tiberio 2015 Abruzzo, Italy Pecorino is one of the indigenous varieties of the rugged Adriatic region of Abruzzo, Cristiana Tiberio has created a distinctive and fine wine displaying juicy green fig with citrusy richness
32.00
Macon Villages Les Amandiers Sophie Cinier 2013 Burgundy, France Chardonnay from a tiny domaine, with seductive softness and just a small amount oak. Sophie’s vineyard work is entirely manual with minimal intervention in the cellar
36.00
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JUICY & ENLIVENING cont... Gavi Tenuta la Marchesa ‘Etichetta Oro’ 2015 Piedmont, Italy The top cuvée made from 100% Cortese from the oldest clay/ limestone vineyards on the estate. It is packed with citrus and pears and has a lovely textured mouth-feel from six months ageing on its lees
38.00
CRISP & MINERAL Sancerre Pierre Riffault Verdigny 2015 Loire Valley, France Flinty and mineral Sauvignon Blanc thanks to the varying clay and limestone subsoils in Riffault’s vineyards in Verdigny. Lipsmackingly good offering great value
36.00
Grüner Vetliner Federspiel ‘Frauenweingarten’ 2015 Tegernseerhof Wachau, Austria A very precise and linear style with notes of apricot & white pepper underpinned by a flinty minerality. Frauenseerhof is a flat vineyard composed of sand and gravel and it is warmer here than in the hills of Wachau producing a fuller bodied style but nonetheless one of real elegance and purity
37.50
Petit Chablis Vincent Dauvissat 2014 Burgundy, France This is a unique opportunity to try one of the iconic Chablis producers, as Dauvissat’s demand largely exceeds the tiny production. His style offers stony minerality and exquisite purity
50.00
AROMATIC Papegaai 2015 AA Badenhorst Swartland, South Africa Seriously fun wine. Adi changes the blend each year in order to select the best tasting cuvée. This year’s blend is of Chenin Blanc, Marsanne and Viognier offering rich aromas of oranges, clementines and spice 7
30.00
Vinho Verde Quinta da Palmirinha 2013 Portugal Fernando Paiva pioneered biodynamic farming in Portugal to create a unique Vinho Verde. Located in Sousa, this Loureiro and Azal blend displays expressive citrusy fruit and mineral, almost salty freshness
34.00
Albariño Quinta de Couselo 2014 Rias Baixas, Spain Blend of Albariño with 6% Caino Blanco and 1% Treixadura offering lovely sweet nectarine aromatics balanced with mineral freshness
36.00
Marsanne Tahbilk Museum Release 2010 Nagambie Lakes, Victoria, Australia Established in 1860, Tahbilk is one of Australia’s most beautiful and historic family owned wineries. This bottle aged Marsanne shows complexity with rich tropical citrusy fruit and fragrant honeysuckle
38.00
Viognier F. Villard Les Contours de Deponcins 2014/15 Collines Rhodanienne, Rhône, France Francois’ wines are rich and concentrated, often with a touch of botrytis. Contours de Poncins is located just outside the famous Condrieu appellation, making it an affordable opportunity to taste delicious Viognier, full of peaches, apricot and honeysuckle aromas
42.00
Riesling Albert Mann Cuvée Albert Wettolsheim 2011 Alsace, France Well regarded biodynamic Alsace domaine run by Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé, famous for their great quality and respect for terroir. This vibrant, aromatic Riesling shows appealing acidity and seductive subtle sweetness
55.00
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BEAUTIFUL CHENIN BLANC Vouvray Domaine Huet ‘Le Haut Lieu Sec’ 2010 Loire, France This is the most forward and concentrated of the three Huet vineyards that follow biodynamic principles. Like a classic Loire Chenin, it shows precise piercing acidity, revealing bruised apple, almonds and chalky minerality
45.00
Richard Leroy Les Noels de Montbenault 2009 Vin de France A premier cru of the Anjou appellation, if there ever was one. There is a finesse & restraint to this wine (from only 0.70 hectares of low-yielding vines) with a mineral flavour imparted by the schist soil. Fermented completely dry with the malolactics completed and no batonnage, it shows Chenin in its most elegant style
48.00
Vouvray Domaine Huet ‘Le Clos du Bourg’ 2010 Loire, France A warm, toasty & spicy expression of this marvelous vineyard is well balanced with the trademark high acidity. This is rich, complex and expressive Chenin which offers an outstanding value
48.00
Testalonga El Bandito Cortez 2014 Swartland, South Africa Craig Hawkins is one of the most talented young winemakers from South Africa. This is his organically farmed Chenin Blanc made naturally with no additions & at just 11.5% alcohol level it displays incredible mineral acidity and delicious ripe apples and lemons with salty finish
53.00
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RICH & COMPLEX Chablis Domaine Moreau-Naudet 2013 Burgundy, France A fine example of organically grown Chablis. Stéphane Moreau, inspired by Vincent Dauvissat, produces complex wines thanks to a much longer period on the lees (18 months) than most
39.00
Arbois Domaine du Pelican Marquis d’Angerville 2014 Jura, France This exquisite Chardonnay from Arbois could easily be mistaken for top Burgundian. It is fermented in the barrel & then aged for one year with only 10% new barrels. The result is a wine with well integrated oak showing great intensity and purity
57.00
St Aubin Domaine Hubert Lamy La Princee 2013 Burgundy, France Olivier Lamy is one of the brightest young stars in the Côte de Beaune, following in the footsteps of his farther Hubert Lamy. His Chardonnay has great acidity and length, showing exceptional quality that is almost equal to the famous neighbouring appellations of Chassagne and Puligny
60.00
Rully 1er cru Domaine Leflaive Associés 2012 Burgundy, France A boutique négociant that buys fruit from biodynamic vineyards and under the experienced control of Eric Rémy, produces terrific Chardonnays. This Rully displays intensity with a concentration of lemon fruit and nutty almondy flavours
67.00
Sancerre Alphonse Mellot ‘Cuvée Edmond’ 2010/14 Loire, France Sauvignon Blanc at its most vivid & complex derived from old vines (40-87 years old), fermentation in small oak barrels and 14 months fine lees contact. The result is an aromatic, structured wine with profound minerality and age worthiness
70.00
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Rosé Pinot Noir Rosé 2015 Domaine de Bachellery Languedoc, France Bernard Julien is one of the best vignerons in the region. His Pinot Noir based rosé is dry and crisp with honeysuckle and fig jam aromas
26.00
Grenache Rosé 2015 Olivier Coste Languedoc, France Dry, light and elegant rosé with pale salmon pink colour. A Provençal-style rosé based on Grenache, full of rhubarb and strawberry fruit
31.00
Red
BRIGHT & JUICY Pinot Noir Maison Bertrand De l’Hospitalet 2014 Languedoc, France Juicy medium bodied Pinot Noir with lovely black and red berry flavours balanced by refreshing acidity
27.50
Saumur Champigny Domaine Filliatreu 2014 Loire, France Classic cool climate Cabernet Franc with a summer berry bouquet and a grippy cassis & mulberry palate off-set by ripe yet youthful tannins
34.00
Morgon Domaine Georges Descombe 2014 Beaujolais, France A beautifully juicy Gamay offering luscious dark cherry & wild strawberry flavours with a bright white pepper twist. Like Jean Foillard and Marcel Lappiere, Georges follows a minimal intervention philosophy & let’s his organic vineyards express themselves (only 12.5% alcohol)
35.00
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RIPE, SPICY & GARRIGUE Malbec Fabrice Durou ‘Exception’ 2013 Vin de France It’s not that often that you’ll find an excellent quaffing red from Cahors at this price but Fabrice Durou’s Malbec, technically a Vin de France but from Fabrice’s family estate in Cahors, is bright, plummy & aromatic, with ripe tannins, a touch of saddle and an earthy grip on the finish
22.00
Rioja Alavesa Sierra de Toloño 2013, Spain These old Tempranillo vines come from one of the highest vineyards of the Rioja. Aged six months in French oak barrels, it shows fresh, crunchy fruit, lovely soft tannins and displays a perfume of Mediterranean herbs
33.50
Bordeaux Château du Champ des Treilles Sainte-Foy 2012 France A small 3 hectare estate producing an approachable and well made wine from 60 year old vines – luscious ripe black fruits with fine well integrated tannins made from 50% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot
35.00
Ribera Del Duero Quinta Milu La Cometa 2014 Spain This is an incredibly fresh and delicious Tempranillo displaying purity of dark forest fruit and luscious black spice resulting from old vineyards planted over 900m above sea level, minimal handling, together with Germán Blanco’s winemaking skills
37.00
Tuscany Sesti Monteleccio 2013 Italy Sesti wines are some of the finest in Montalcino, possibly thanks to biodynamic practices which result in the reduction of chemicals used on the land. This is opulent and elegant Sangiovese offering flavours of ripe strawberries, balsamic and oaky spiciness
39.00
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Ripe, Spicy & Garrigue cont... Ribeira Sacra Envinate Lousas Vino Aldea 2014 Spain This wine is a result of a unique project by Alfonso Torrente in Ribeira Sacra. Made from organically grown 90% Mencia and 10% Alicante Bouschet grapes, foot-stomped and fermented with 40% whole bunch, showing extreme purity, silky red berry fruit, pine-like spiciness and a savoury edge
41.00
Crozes Hermitage Domaine Les Lises 2012/14 Maxime Graillot Rhône, France An extremely attractive and approachable Syrah displaying dense strawberry and blackberry fruit, underpinned by supple tannins and notes of seductive spice and hedgerow fruit
42.00
Gigondas Domaine Raspail-Ay 2013 Rhône, France An exceptional Gigondas, a traditional blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, very spicy with promising savoury tannins and rich smoky black forest fruits
44.00
Cabernet Franc Sign of Relief 2014 Stellenbosch, S.Africa This is a generous Cabernet Franc with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec resulting in a rich and delicious wine displaying vibrant cranberry fruit, black tea and oaky character. One of Peter Walser’s idiosyncratic wines offering a sense of adventure
45.00
Barbarossa AA Badenhorst Kuil 2014 Swartland, S. Africa An extraordinary wine made from the Barbarossa grape by possibly the most individual winemaker in Swartland. It is juicy, full of strawberry & passion fruit, layered with coconut and indulgent white chocolate. Three glasses in and we are still trying to figure it out. And you just must see the label – emblazoned with a red bearded man wrestling a crocodile
49.00
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PINOT NOIR & CO Bourgogne Jacques Girardin Vieilles Vigne’ 2014 France A light bodied & aromatic Burgundy from vines averaging 50 years, it is bright, expressive and juicy. Whilst not being certified, Jacques uses many organic techniques
36.00
Morgon Marcel Lapierre 2014 Beaujolais, France Made naturally form 100% Gamay with no sulphur added during winemaking, displaying pure vibrant cherry fruit aromas with smoky and savoury undertones. A delicious drinkable summery red that is gorgeous with food
43.00
Willamette Valley Rhinestones 2014 Oregon, USA Bow & Arrow is a winemaking family based in Portland. This is their delicious and fragrant blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Gamay offering pure raspberries and maraschino cherries with a touch of peppery freshness. Only 500 cases made
45.00
Arbois Jacques Puffeney Cuvée Bérangéres 2011 Jura, France 35 year-old Trousseau vines from a gravelly south-east facing site. It has a classic pale colour similar to Pinot Noir with aromas of mulberries and raspberries
46.00
Chassagne Montrachet Bruno Colin ‘Vieilles Vigne’ 2012 Burgundy, France Bruno Colin’s style of winemaking is modern & displays great purity and definition. The result is a classy wine that is rich & round, with firm tannins & an underlying earthiness that adds complexity
55.00
Central Otago Domaine Rewa 2013 New Zealand This is a tiny 5.5 ha single vineyard nestled in the foothills of the Pisa Range, producing an utterly exquisite Pinot Noir inspired by the elegance of Burgundy, producing the best possible expression of the Central Otago terroir
62.00
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MATURED CLASSICS Rhône M&S Ogier d’Ampuis La Rosine Syrah 2010/12 Syrah grown in vineyards located between Côte Rôtie and Condrieu. The wine is aged in oak for only 12 months making it more approachable, elegant and showing rich blackcurrant & liquorice
38.00
Côtes du Bourg Château Falfas 2011 Bordeaux, France One of the first Château in Bordeaux to practise organic and biodynamic methods. This is a rich & generous blend of 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cot
41.00
Bordeaux Château Marjosse 2000 France A delicious & perfectly matured blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, made by the Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem manager Pierre Lurton. This is a pleasing & approachable style for a friendly price
45.00
Tuscany Querciabella Turpino 2010 Italy Turpino, as all Querciabella wines, shows elegance and finesse supported by biodynamic farming. This is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Syrah & Merlot, displaying lifted aromas of violets & wild berries, with fine silky tannins (this wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians)
49.00
St Joseph Pierre Gonon 2010 Rhône, France A perfect example of Northern Rhône Syrah with black fruits, good depth and excellent structure, made from 60-90 year old vines from the granite soils of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols
52.00
Côte Rôtie Patrick Jasmin 2010 Rhône, France The Jasmin wines are noted for their velvety Burgundian texture and richness. Made from a traditional 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier blend, it shows a bouquet of violets & autumnal fruits supported by fine-grained tannins
67.00
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Coteaux des Baux Domaine de Trèvallon 2004 Provence, France This is an exceptional treat. Elois Durrbach blends roughly equal parts of organically grown Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah and then ages them in barrels for up to two years prior bottling. The result is a delightful wine that tastes like a grand claret with rich oaky Rhône spice
80.00
Barossa Valley Peter Lehman Stonewell Shiraz 1996 Australia An outstanding vintage that is hitting its peak. This is a full-bodied, deeply concentrated wine full of dark vibrant fruit, layered with chocolate & cedar oak, and a persistent finish. The hint of mint and soft luscious tannins shows off Barossa character
150.00
St Julien Château Léoville Barton 2000 Bordeaux, France One of the most exciting 2ème Cru Classé wines from St Julien. A traditional blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc, aged in oak barriques for 18 months. The 2000 vintage shows developed cedar-like character with intense blackcurrant and plum fruits. Utterly charming and beautifully drinking now
195.00
By the glass (75ml)
Sweet Wines
75ml
Montbazillac Domaine l”Ancienne Cure 2010 France A wonderfully rich sweet wine made from 90% Semillon & 10% Muscadelle showing dried fruit & honey complexity. Brilliant with fruity desserts and rich cheeses
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5.50
Sweet Wines cont...
75ml
Sauternes Château Bastor-Lamontagne 2007 France Tangy and sweet blend of 80% Semillon, 17% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle, aged for 15 months in barrels, showing orange blossom, apricot & ripe pineapple perfume
7.00
Fortified Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana Single Vineyard Bodegas Hidalgo Jerez, Spain An unfined & unfiltered dry Manzanilla showing intense yeasty aromas with hints of baked apple and toasted almonds with a distinctive salty and austere finish. The perfect to start your evening
4.00
Palo Cortado Viejo Calle Poncho Valdespino Jerez, Spain Dry Palo Cortado with extraordinary length and intensity. It’s a rare sherry, impossible to put an exact age of the wine but estimated to be about 25 years or more. Bone dry with nutty and leathery aromas and a touch of caramel and spice
8.00
Sercial 10 years old Henriques and Henriques Madeira The driest style of Madeira which is perfect as an aperitif. Amber in colour, it shows its evolution with rich nutty, apricot and vanilla notes, extraordinary acidity and lusciously smoky finish
7.00
Tawny Port Morgadio da Calçada Douro, Portugal A wine project by Manuel Villas Boas and Dirk Niepoort to create wonderfully joyous and complex ports. This tawny is a traditional blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz and shows elegance and suppleness. Amazing with a cheese board
6.00
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