Wineport Lodge Wine List We are delighted to present our Wine List and hope that you enjoy it as much as we do! This selection is the result of a lot of hard work (well…drinking) by all the team here in Wineport. The wines have been tasted by our fussy in-house tasting panel in order to bring the very best quality wines to you, that match the style of food we prepare, at great value prices. With the positive impact set for the Irish Tourism Sector and to tie-in with the recent initiatives shown by the Government, we are taking 5% off the prices on the list. It’s simple – 5% will be deducted off the price when you receive your bill!
We are constantly making improvements and additions to the list. Please don’t be shy to ask us any questions you may have about the wines, and do talk to any of us about choosing something to suit your personal taste. We would also love to hear about any comments or suggestions you have about the wines themselves, and the Wine List.
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The origin of the name - Wineport The association between this peaceful spot on the inner lakes of Lough Ree in the centre of Ireland, and the great tradition of wine drinking goes all the way back to the year 542 A.D. Having studied in Clonard and Aran for some years, St Ciaran returned to his native midlands to found a monastery. He settled initially in a place called Iseal Chiaran, two miles east of Lough Ree. Translating the name of local village of Ballykeeran literally means “the home of Ciaran”. Later he founded another monastery on Hare Island, and eventually he headed south and founded his most famous monastery and seat of learning in Clonmacnoise. From the earliest times there was always a demand for wine in Ireland, and the trade was usually with France. From evidence contained in Irish mythology it is obvious that the nobility consumed their fair share of wine. Another strong demand for wine came from the early church as wine was essential for the celebration of mass. In what remains of the writings from St Ciaran’s time there is actually mention of wine being brought from Gaul (France) across the sea to Limerick City and up the Shannon destined for St Ciaran’s monastery. The townland of Wineport is named after the sheltered place at which the wine that had travelled from Gaul was carefully landed and brought ashore for consumption. Now, over fourteen hundred years later, wine continues to arrive at Wineport. Nowadays, demand is stronger than ever and wine is in plentiful supply and of the highest quality. The spirit of St Ciaran is still alive and well at Wineport!
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Wines by the Glass Sherry
(90ml)
Classic Fino Rey Fernando
Jerez, Spain
€ 6.5
Old Amontillado Rey Fernando
Jerez, Spain
€ 6.5
Champagne & Sparkling WIne
(125ml)
Prosecco
Italy
€ 6.95
NV
G.H. Mumm
Reims, France
€ 15
NV
Taittinger, Brut Réserve
Reims, France
€ 19
NV
Taittinger Prestige Rosé
Reims, France
€ 25
White Wine
(187.5ml)
Sauvignon Blanc Corinto
Chile
€ 6.95
Pinot Grigio Gargenega San Giorgio
Italy
€ 6.95
Chardonnay Finca La Linda
Argentina
€ 6.95
Asti, Italy
€ 6.95
Red Wine
(187.5ml)
Barbera Barbera d’Asti Ca Bianca Merlot Corinto Shiraz – Malbec Trivento
Chile Argentina
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€ 6.95 € 6.95
Champagne Half Bottle G.H. Mumm N.V.
Bottle
Magnum
€ 60
Taittinger N.V.
€ 49
€89
Bollinger N.V.
€120
Taittinger, Prélude Grands Crus
€160
Rosé Taittinger Prestige Rosé
€ 99
Vintage Bollinger R.D. 1996
€ 295
Louis Roederer, ‘Cristal’ 2002
€ 500
Sparkling Wine Prosecco, il Cortigiano
€ 39
Rosé Prosecco Rosé, Cuvée Jeio
€ 39
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€175
€20 Just enough for two! 50cl Bottle – about 3 Glasses
White Giuliana Pinot Grigio, Italy 2010 delicate hints of rose petals on the nose Paulita Sauvignon Blanc, Chile 2011 single estate wine, packed full of clean flavours Le Loup Chardonnay Vin de Pays d’Oc, France 2008 rich chardonnay with aromas of peaches & apricots
Rosé Whistling Thorn Pinotage Rose, South Africa 2010 abundantly aromatic with notes of strawberries & raspberries
Red Le Loup Merlot, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France 2010 smooth plummy wine with notes of dark chocolate Whistling Thorn Shiraz, South Africa 2011 full bodied, fresh & juicy with warm spicy notes & soft tannins Shy Albatross Cabernet, Chile 2010 full bodied, fresh & juicy with warm spicy notes & soft tannins
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€25 White Pinot Grigio Gargenega San Giorgio, Italy 2011 fresh crisp dry wine with light apple fruit Sauvignon Blanc, Corinto Selection, Maule Valley Chile 2011 refreshing sauvignon with crisp green fruits FInca La Linda Chardonnay, Luigi Bosca, Mendoza Argentina 2010 luscious, tropical and magnificently textured Solandia Grillo, Sicily 2010 light refreshing wine with sun kissed aromas from Southern Italy Rosé Le Petit Berticot Rosé, Vin de Pays de l’Atlantique France 2010 fruity, round, and perfect with grilled food Red Barbera d’Asti Araldica, Italy 2008 fresh crunchy blackcurrants with lovely easy drinkability Lourensford River Garden, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa 2010 this wine has seductive aromas of black fruit and spice Finca la Linda Malbec, Luigi Bosca, Mendoza Argentina 2009 bouncy dark fruits that glide over your palate Merlot, Corinto Selection, Maule Valey Chile 2010 juicy & fulsome, yet balanced and more-ish Solandia Nero d’Avola, Sicily 2009 medium bodied wine with plenty of rich fruit flavours from Southern Italy
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€30 White La Ciboise Côteaux du Tricastin Blanc, France 2010 aromatic, dry fresh wine with nice pineapple flavours. From the House of Chapoutier Masi Modello Garanega Pinot Grigio, Veneto Italy 2010 this modern style wine is fresh and fruity with hints of melons and pears with a soft dry finish. Wakefield 80 Acres Semillon Sauvignon, South Australia 2009 fresh aroma of tropical fruit, passionfruit, lemon, lime and a subtle rosewater character Marques de Riscal Rueda, Spain 2010 a mixture of tropical fruit aromas and hints of fennel and fresh green grass Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand 2011 citrus crispness with passion fruit and melon on the palate
Red Babington Brook Shiraz, Australia 2010 full structured and well balanced with sweet fruit La Ciboise Coteaux du Tricastin, France 2010 predominantly from the Grenache grape, a rich concentrated wine with spice undertones Vina Tarapaca Reserva Carmenere, Maipo, Chile 2006 aromas of bell pepper, red cherry, coffee, vanilla and a hint of chocolate Principe de Viana Tempranillo D.O., Navarra Spain 2010 distinct fruity aromas with delicate hints of vanilla Monte Reale Sangiovese G. Garofoli, Italy, 2010 soft fruity easy drinking style packed with red summer fruits Irish Jobs Initiative – 5% will be deducted off your bill
€35 White Lugana, Vigneto San Benedetto, Zenato Italy 2010 from the shores of Lake Garda, ripe, round & fruity Torres Gran Viña Sol Chardonnay, Spain 2009 this wine is intensely aromatic, with flowery notes over a fruity background Milton Park Riesling, Thorn-Clarke Barossa Valley, Australia 2010 medium bodied wine, floral & lime cordial characters Devil’s Corner Riesling, Tamar Ridge, Tasmania 2008 mouth-watering fresh crisp lime and Granny Smith apples Gavi DOCG Lancellotta, Araldica, Piemonte Italy 2010 pure cortese with lovely fresh crisp citrus, apple & quince fruits Rosé Château de Sours Bordeaux Rosé, France 2009 intense mixture of plums and blackcurrant with notes of cedar and chocolate Red Graham Beck Pinotage, South Africa 2010 distinct fruity aromas with delicate hints of vanilla Chianti Classico Colli Senesi DOCG Tuscany, Geografico, Italy 2010 predominately sangiovese grapes, an harmonious dry red Wakefield Estate Shiraz, Clare Valley Australia 2009 ripe berry fruit and plum with subtle aromas of spice, dark chocolate and eucalyptus Bodega Lurton Malbec, Mendoza Argentina 2010 deep ruby colour with strong rich fruit flavours Luis Cañas Rioja Crianza, Spain 2008 plentiful ripe red fruit, great velvety mouthfeel Valpolicella Superiore, Zenato Italy 2009 traditional blend of corvino, rondinella & sangiovese
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€40 White Macon Lugny, Grande Terre, France 2010 well balanced full bodied dry wine with a fat, ripe, fruity bouquet Paul Newman Chardonnay, California USA, 2006 tropical fruit woven with bright pear, golden apple and a thread of creamy vanilla oak Trimbach Alsace Pinot Blanc, France, 2008 soft and fruity, with a pleasing freshness that enhances most foods Collavini “Collio” Pinot Grigio, Italy 2010 classic pinot grigio, unoaked it has aromas of hard fruits, walnut and toasted almonds Chablis, Domaine Long Depaquit, France 2008 rounded yet dry Chardonnay with notes of citrus fruits and a crisp mineral finish Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand 2010 a citrus crispness with fresh passionfruit and melon on the palate Jean Leon Terrasola Chardonnay Spain, 2007 harvested by hand & aged in French oak barrels for 3 months, followed by bottle ageing Red Château Rauzan-Despagne Reservé, Bordeaux France 2008 silky soft tannins, smooth finish, brilliant Bordeaux at an affordable price Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Luigi Bosca, Argentina 2007 this old vine Cabernet has a wonderful elegance and depth of flavour Pinot Noir Couvent des Jacobins, Louis Jadot, Burgundy France 2008 light-bodied with a classic fresh strawberry aroma and soft silky texture Fleur du Cap Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch South Africa 2008 excellent oak backing, a good nose & an elegant finish Château Méaume, Bordeaux Superieur, France 2007 classically built and robustly structured with familiar characteristics of fresh berries Irish Jobs Initiative – 5% will be deducted off your bill
€45 White Gala III, Luigi Bosca, Argentina 2008 a gloriously lunatic mix of Viognier, Chardonnay & Riesling, yum! Trinchero Napa Cellars Chardonnay, USA 2009 rich aromas; pears and granny smith apples mingle with clove spiced oak and papaya Pouilly Fumé, Domaine du Petit Soumard, Loire France 2008 the pouilly fumé name speaks for itself, this is a great example of a great wine St-Véran, Domaine des Valanges, Burgundy, France 2009 delicious lively Chardonnay fruits with an engaging mineral streak Trimbach Riesling, Alsace France 2009 light gold with green edges, bone-dry, citrussy and refreshing with a lingering finish Red Château Peymouton, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France 2007 classic merlot and cabernet franc blend with flavours of black and red fruits Torres Celeste Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2007 spicy and intense on the nose, fruity on the palate with full ripe tannins Huia Pinot Noir, Marlborough New Zealand 2009 concentrated pinot fruit with plenty of structure & depth Cabernet Franc La Porfia, Botalcura, Chile 2006 absolutely delicious, fragrant yet full-bodied and satisfying Château De Courlat, St Emilion AC, France 2007 this is a top-class petit château with an excellent reputation Bichot Fleurie, France 2009 fresh, bright cherry fruit abounds on the palate
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A DRINKING SONG Wine comes in at the mouth and love comes in at the eye; That's all we shall know for truth before we grow old and die. I lift the glass to my mouth, I look at you, and I sigh. W.B. Yeats "Who loves not wine, women, and song, remains a fool his whole life long!" Johann Heinrich Voss
"Champagne with foaming whirls, as white as Cleopatra’s melted pearls." Lord Byron, 1800s
"No nation is drunken where wine is cheap, and none sober where the dearness of wine substitutes ardent spirits as the common beverage. Wine brightens the life and thinking of anyone." Thomas Jefferson, 1800s
"Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy." Samuel Johnson
"Come, come, good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used; exclaim no more against it." Shakespeare, Othello
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Owner’s Reserve List White South Africa 2005 Wild Yeast Chardonnay, Springfield Estate, Robertson pure pineapple & pear flavours from this lovely un-wooded chardonnay
€ 47
France 2010 Sancerre Les Collines Blanches, Domaine Brochard, France € 50 fresh flavors of citrus, honey, spice, minerals and herbal teas 2009 Chablis 1er Cru Vau De Vey, Domaine Des Malandes, Burgundy France € 55 full flavoured but still tight knit, displaying some spiciness & honey, with a mineral streak
Red Italy 2007 Lo Zoccolaio Langhe D.O.C. 'Baccanera' € 50 intense and thick ruby red colour, wild fruit and red plum perfumes with hay undertones 2007 Barbaresco Corsini Araldica, Piemonte Italy € 55 perfumed elegance with clean angular dark fruits
Spain 2006 Marqués de Riscal Reserva Rioja Reserva, € 58 bright and ripe on the palate, red-cherry fruit laced up with an acidic zing 1990 Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot “Unico”, Vega Sicilia € 350 Spicy and intense on the nose. Very fruity on the palate with full ripe tannins
South Africa 2006 Vergelegen Shiraz € 69 Dark ruby with violets, spice, chocolate, black and red berry fruit on the nose
Australia 1993 Shiraz “Grange”, Penfolds Flavours of deep plum, liquorice, chocolate, cedar and coffee, all compressed into a silken, round mouth feel USA 2008 Trinchero Napa Cellars Zinfandel, USA Irish Jobs Initiative – 5% will be deducted off your bill
€ 350
€ 50
a swirl of the glass reveals ripe berries, candied strawberry preserves & cinnamon spice
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Owner’s Reserve List France Burgundy 2007 Cote de Beaune Villages Domaine Jean-Louis Bachelet
€ 50
Rhône 2008 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Quiot
€ 59
Bordeaux 1998 Canon Fronsac Château Canon – Moueix
€ 89
1998 St Emilion Grand Cru Château Rolland – Maillet
€105
1998 Moulis en Medoc Château Chasse – Spleen
€135
1998 Pomerol Château La Croix du Casse
€190
1998 Pomerol Château Lagrange
€195
1996 Pauillac 5eme Cru Classé Château Lynch-Bages
€225
1982 Pauillac 2eme Cru Classé Château Baron Pichon Longueville
€400
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