By the glass
Champagne
Perrier Jouët, Grand Brut (12%) - Ripe stone fruits and exotic fruits, honey and floral accents give the wine freshness and substance. The palate’s smooth character is rounded by the sparkle, lending the wine the charm and vinous elegance that are PJ’s hallmarks (125ml) £7.50
Perrier Jouёt, Blason Rosé (12%) - A powerful bouquet with ripe red fruit, such as raspberry and wild strawberry, almost jam like, revealing hints of violet and rose petal. Full textured and rich in the mouth, although the blend also displays lightness and a subtle touch. (125ml) £8.50
Wines
Sauvignon Blanc, Las Condes, Central Valley,Chile 2011 (13%) - Lovely, dryand medium bodied, this wine is intensely floralwith elderflower notes and a grassy quality. Crisp acidity combines with citrus fruits on the finish...
Viognier, Domaine De Ribaute, Southern France, 2009 (12.5%)- A refined, elegant but powerful wine. Apricots, peaches and even melons combined to make this a memorable glass of wine from a great house...
Gravina, Botromagno, Puglia, Italy 2009 (12%) – One of Italy's most ancient wines, dating from the 6th Century B.C.
60 % Greco and 40 % Malvasia, sparkling straw yellow in colour and notes of apple, peach and pear on the nose. Crisp and delicious on the palate, with a rewardingly long finish...
Chardonnay, Santa Luz, Central Valley, 2010 (13.5%) – Luis Fillipe Edwards is one of the rising stars in Chile. One of the few still actively expanding and appraising their vineyards and plantings always looking to maintain the highest quality. This is a creamy chardonnay, but full of the tropical fruit that makes this grape so charming...
Salice Salentino Rosé, Le Pozzelle, Salento, Italy, 2009 (13%) - One of the Salento region's famous rosé wines. Bright coral pink in colour, rich and opulently fruity onthe nose. Wild strawberries and raspberries burst onto the palate. Stunning…
Tempranillo, Candidato, 2009 (12.5%) – Made by a Rioja house using grapes from La Mancha, this wine is excellent value. Signature notes of blueberry and cherry hook you instantly, with a hint of cedar spice coming from the grape – there is no oak used in the production...
Sangiovese, Rubicone, Azienda Vincola Arche, 2009 (12%) – Made by Mario Ruggani this is a lovely soft, spicy Sangiovese. Dark Ruby in colour with herbaceous cherries and violets on the nose and a good medium weight palate. ..
Cabernet Sauvignon, Exmoor Drive, Xanadu, Margaret River, 2008 (14%) – Characteristic aromas of blackcurrant, mocha and toasty oak. A full bodied palate packed full of ripe berries and dark chocolate flavours with supple, silky tannins. This is a generous wine with a warm, lasting finish…
Pinot Noir, Little Yering, Yering Station, Victoria, 2008 (13.5%) - Aromas of strawberry and red cherry fruit with subtle vanillin oak. Well structured and persistent with great depth of fruit and savouriness on the finish…
Small glass – 125 mls £3.25
Regular glass – 175mls £4.50
Large glass – 250 mls £6.50
Bottle £19.00
White Wines
FRANCE
Viognier, Domaine De Ribaute, Southern France, 2009 (12.5%) - A refined, elegant but powerful wine. Apricots, peaches and even melons combined to make this a memorable glass of wine from such a great house... £19.00
Marsanne, Terre des Anges, Southern France, 2007 (12.5%) - Archetypal Southern French grape variety. Slightly peachy and honeyed on the nose. Soft and easy drinking on the palette. Lingering finish with hint of Star Anise... £21.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Les Carisannes, Loire, 2008 (12%) - With a lovely pale gold colour, this wine shows intense Sauvignon Blanc aromas with hints of blackcurrant leaf and grapefruit. Very well balanced, with a long and rich finish... £23.00
Pinot Blanc, Michel Leon, Alsace, 2009 (12.5%) – A complex, fragrant bouquet of lime and summer flowers combines with the refreshing length of finish, giving this wine huge versatility for food matching and drinking on it own ... £24.50
Fleur de Alsace, Hugel, Alsace, 2009 (12.5%) - Allies suave spicy flavour with finesse and grapiness. Excellent with fish. A delicious marriage of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat and Sylvaner... £27.50
Jurancon Sec, Domaine de Nays-Labassère, 2008 (13%) – This stunning wine from the south west is a must for those who like their wines dry. 80% Petit Manseng and 20% Courbu give a complex blend of citrus, gingerbread, white blossom and a hint of smoke. The firm mineral attack on the palate is perfectly balanced by the fruit... £28.50
Sancerre Blanc, Le Chatenai, Loire, 2008 (12.5%) – Dry, elegant, balanced – this is classic Sancerre. Fresh grass aromas followed by citrus fruits, finishing with a mineral intensity and zippiness of a truly great Sauvignon. Real refreshment and poise from one of the most famous regions in France... £34.00
Riesling Grand Cru Hatchbourg, Joseph Cattin Alsace, 2009 (12%)– Hand harvested grapes from carefully regulated areas of the vineyard are required to give the title of 'Grand Cru'. Fantastic balance of fruit and minerality, with light citrus notes and fine acidity and a good finish. This classic Alsatian wine is both versatile and moreish... £35.00
Pouilly Fumé, Le Champ de Vignes, Goulaine, Loire, 2008 (12.5%) – Now under the charge of the 11th generation Marquis, this classic Loire sauvignon has gooseberry and cut grass on the nose. Tropical fruits, citrus and a slight smokiness give a long lasting finish... £36.50
Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Louis Michel, Burgundy, 2008 (13%)- Wonderful abundance of fruit, soft, rich and powerful Chardonnay with the tell tale minerally overtone. Elegant and refined it will improve over the next five years to become a stunning wine... £54.00
Pouilly-Fuissé, Château de Fuisse, Burgundy, 2003 (13.5%) - Golden, it has an intense bouquet of dried fruit with nuances of vanilla and oak. It is generous Chardonnay and full giving flavours of white peaches on the finish... £56.00
Meursault, Joseph Drouhin, Cote d'Or Burgundy, 2008 (13%) - A wonderful example of a classic Meursault from one of the most respected producers. Powerful aroma and rich palate of honey, nuts and peaches... £67.50
ITALY
Gravina, Botromagno, Puglia, Italy 2009 (12%) – One of Italy's most ancient wines, dating from the 6th Century B.C. 60 % Greco and 40 % Malvasia, sparkling straw yellow in colour and notes of apple, peach and pear on the nose. Crisp and delicious on the palate, with a rewardingly long finish...
Fiano, MandraRossa, Sicily, 2009 (13.5%) - Medium bodied and dry with balancing acidity keeping the tropical fruits clean and refreshing with a dry, textured finish… £19.50
Pinot Grigio, Tolloy, Veneto, 2008 (12.5%) - Fresh and crisp with an apple and melon twist. This will definitely showcase how special this grape can be, in a market saturated by poor examples. Everything you would expect and a lot more... £24.00
Soave Classico, Rizzardi, 2009 (12.5%) – Over 600 years of production means Rizzardi know a thing or two when it comes to wine production! Low yeilds from the best family owned vines result in fresh hay, lemon and almond nuances – a stunning wine... £25.50
Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Fontanafredda, Piedmonte, 2009 (12%) - Full and delicate, with an elegant bouquet of flowers and fruit. The palate is attractively young, dry, fresh and well-balanced… £33.00
Falanghina del Sannio Beneventano, Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania, 2009 (12.5%) - An intense and aromatic nose, packed with spring blossom and tropical fruits. The palate is succulently textured with tropical fruit flavours of melon, finishing fine, dry and crisp… £33.50
Cutizzi Greco do Tuffo, Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania, 2008 (13%) – Vibrant yellow in colour, this wine has real body with richness and elegance in the mouth. Lingering aromas of peach, pears, hawthorn and vanilla. The incredible mouth feel is balanced by mineral elements and a clean, crisp streak of acidity. A truly impressive wine... £41.50
Impero Blanc de Pinot Noir, Mancini, 2007 (13.5%) – An incredibly interesting wine, a white made from 100% Pinot Noir! Toasted vanilla notes from the cask give way to bright red apple/peach aromas. Similar mouth feel to a Cotes de Nuits, this wine is balanced and positive with a real herbal freshness. Once tasted, never forgotten ... £65.50
SPAIN
Rueda Blanco, Marques de Riscal, 2009 (12.5%) – Coming from one of the oldest producers in Spain, being mainly verdejo (85%) give this wine a fresh, supple sensation on the palate and classic fennel and blossom on the nose – a must with shellfish and simply cooked fish... £21.50
Rioja Blanco, Vina Albina, Barrel Fermented, 2009 (12.5%)– 3 tecniques in this wines production build the wonderful flavours on show here. Delayed harvest gives slight over ripness, natural fermentation in new American oak gives creamy toasted vanilla and finally 4 months in contact with the lees gives the freshness. Complex, elegant unctuos... £23.50
Albariño Veiga Naum, Rias Baixas, 2009 (12.5%) – The combination of fruit and floral aromas begin to hint at the fruit driven attack on the palate. Wonderfully aromatic, alongside the bright fruit flavours, and a long refreshing finish make this a varietal that must be tried, especially by seafood lovers... £26.00
Limousin Reserva, Marques de Riscal, 2008 (14%)– Oak cask maturation gives this wine a toasty complexity while the refreshing persistence of fruit comes from the verdejo grape. Pairs magnificently with risotto, paella and white meats... £28.50
PORTUGAL
Duoro White, Quinta do Crasto, 2009 (13.5%) – Native grape varietals give an enticing minerality followed by crunchy green apples, camomile and lemon. This is summer drinking in a glass – fresh, crisp and very impressive... £24.50
GERMANY
Riesling Spätlese, Kanzemer Altenberg (Medium Dry), 1999 (10%) - From one of the top sites in the Saar, this is deliciously elegant with pear and apple flavours with underlying minerality... £47.50
AUSTRALIA
Sauvignon Semillon, Exmoor Drive, Margaret River, 2009 (12.5%) – This fresh and vibrant wine is worryingly easy to drink! Clean and fruit driven with tropical fruit salad and delicate herb aromas leading to a refreshing finish... £20.50
Chardonnay, Yering Station, Yarra Valley, 2006 (13%) – Beautifully integrated oak means there is no domination, with the clean, refreshing palate showing minerality and poise. Citrus, almond and spice combine to give complexity and versatility. Perfect with rabbit, chicken and meatier fish such as monkfish and turbot... £28.50
ARGENTINA
Torrontes, Colome, Salta 2009 (13.5%) – From the highest vineyard in the world, this is an exceptional example of Argentina's signature white wine. Very aromatic with flourishes of honeysuckle, lemon and grapefruit. Intense and well balanced with citrus and lychee, the finish is fresh and full... £20.00
SOUTH AFRICA
Chenin Blanc, Springfontain, 2009 (13.5%) – More complex and interesting than many of the fruit driven examples from the same country. Lovely rich aromas of apricot & pear drops. Creamy and spicy on the palate with huge length, without doubt one of the finest Chenin Blancs we have sampled... £29.50
NEW ZEALAND
Sauvignon Blanc, Urlar, Wairarapa, 2009 (14%) – Originally from Aberfeldy, Angus Thomson took his young family to New Zealand to start his own organic and environmentally sustainable vineyard. This is the result! While remaining a distinctly Kiwi sauvignon this wine has great weight and length. Delivering zesty gooseberry, capiscum and lime flavours with a hint of passion fruit, this is an all occassions wine from an excellent producer and (almost) local lad... £28.50
CHILE
Sauvignon Blanc, Las Condes, Central Valley, 2011 (13%) - Lovely, dryand medium bodied, this wine is intensely floralwith elderflower notes and a grassy quality. Crisp acidity combines with citrus fruits on the finish... £19.00
Chardonnay, Santa Luz, Central Valley, 2010 (13.5%) – Luis Fillipe Edwards is one of the rising stars in Chile. One of the few still actively expanding and appraising their vineyards and plantings always looking to maintain the highest quality. This is a creamy chardonnay, but full of the tropical fruit that makes this grape so charming... £19.00
Chardonnay Reserve, Santa Ema, Maipo Valley, 2008 (14%) - Excellent concentration of fruit – rich, luscious, weighty Chardonnay with the tell tale presence of new oak – however – there is no oak domination. A fine example of just how good Chilean wines can be... £24.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Amaral, Leyda, 2009 (14.5%) - Highly aromatic wine, displaying green herb fragrances with a pungent, tropical character. The palate is medium bodied and both juicy and dry. Extremely fresh and finish that stays with you for a long time... £29.50
Rosé Wines
ITALY
Salice Salentino Rosé, Le Pozzelle, Salento, Italy, 2009 (13%) - This is one of the Salento region's famous rosé wines, which are amoung the worlds absolute finest. Bright coral pink in colour, rich, opulent and floral with fine fruit on the nose. On the palate it is harmonious, rich and delicious with a pleasantly bitter aftertaste… £19.00
Chiaretto Bardolino Classico, Rizzardi, 2009 (12.5%) – From the Bardolino area near Lake Garda this is a truly refreshing rosé wine. With the DOC allowing the addition of a touch of sangiovese, this wine also has great structure making it even better to enjoy with food... £24.50
AUSTRALIA
Sangiovese Rosé, Ceravolo Estate, Adelaide Plains, 2008 (12.5%) – A favourite of the Sydney Opera House, this fresh, zingy rosé has a huge fruit punch with strawberry and cherry at the fore. This is elegantly balanced with acidity, sweetness and a touch of natural tannin. Single vineyard and superb value from a classy producer... £26.00
SPAIN
Rosé Rioja, Bodegas Campillo, Rioja Alavesa, Spain, 2009 (13%) - An extra fruity and aromatic Tempranillo rosé redolent of raspberry, strawberry and peaches on the nose. Light and refreshing with good balance and a crisp finish... £25.00
FRANCE
Sancerre Rosé, Domaine Hubert Brochard, Loire Valley, France, 2009 (13%) – Think strawberries and raspberries in the glass and you need go no further! The quintessential Rosé – delicate yet pronounced, summer red fruits with lovely, fresh, clean finish... £37.50
Red Wines
FRANCE
Coteaux du Tricistan , Delas, Rhone Valley, 2009 (12.5%) – Made by one of the finest producers in the region, Delas Feres, this really shows the charm of the Grenache grape. A small percentage of Syrah gives a peppery spice to the plump, juicy berry flavours... £20.50
Chateau de Terrefort-Quancard, Bordeaux, 2007 (13%) - An appealing garnet red and ruby colour mainly from the Cabernet Sauvignon. A delicate bouquet with fragrances of bracken, candied fruit and spices. Full-bodied and ripe with mellowed tannins... £27.00
Cotes du Ventoux, Parcelles 38, Vignobles Jerome Quiot, Rhone Valley, 2008 (14%) - Grenache and Syrah grapes giving a medium bodied red with masses of ripe black fruit on the nose. Juicy and delicious... £28.00
Fleurie, Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais, 2008 (13%) - The true style of the Gamay grape – soft summer fruit flavours and juicy finish. A stunning example of Beaujolais from one of France's most respected producers... £36.50
Les Cent Rangs, Château Lagrange Les Tours, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2005 (13%) - All we can say about this wine is how truly fantastic it is – but this is the first time we have tasted such a great wine at this price. Fantastic full bodied and layered with dark berry fruit, tobacco, leather and spicy oak... £40.00
Chorey les Beaune, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, 2006 (13%) - Dark red Pinot Noir with a powerful nose. Rich, elegant with a very fine finish picking up flavours of liquorice. Perfect with red meat and game... £43.00
Chateau Belgrave, Haut - Medoc, Bordeaux, France, 2006 (13%) - Situated in the village of St Laurent in the Haut Medoc this is a wine maker with a huge reputation. The wine is stylish and truly elegant, with Cabernet slightly dominating the Merlot. A special wine for a special occasion... £55.50
Pomerol, Domaine de L'Eglise, 2001 (13%) – From, reputedly, the oldest château and vineyard in Pommerol. Blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc with ripe black fruit on the nose, burnt caramel and coffee. Beautiful warm, soft tannins and good length. A very attractive wine... £85.50
ITALY
Sangiovese, Rubicone, Azienda Vincola Arche, 2009 (12%) – Made by Mario Ruggani this is a lovely soft, spicy Sangiovese. Dark Ruby in colour with herbaceous cherries and violets on the nose and a good medium weight palate. A fantastic wine for all ocasions... £19.00
Salice Salentino Riserva, Francesco Candido, Puglia, 2005 (13.5%) - From the “heel” of Italy, this southern Negroamaro beauty really does pack a punch. Ultra ripe, jammy red fruits with subtle soft oak finish... £23.00
Chianti Natio Organic, Cecchi, Tuscany, 2009 (13%) – Sangiovese with a touch of Canaiolo, this wine is characterised by a lively ruby-red colour and fruit packed aromas. Well structured and balanced with hints of blueberry, cherry and plum. Essential with red meats, game and anything tomato based... £24.50
Valpolicella Classico Superior DOC, Adalia, Veneto, 2009 (12%) - A youthful ruby core with violet tints on the rim, this classic example has strawberry and red currant to the fore. Fresh acidity and wonderfully soft tannins give this light medium bodied wine perfect balance and a rewarding finish... £28.50
Rosso di Montepulciano , Poliziano, Tuscany, 2008 (14%) - A young and fruity wine, full bodied but not aggressive, it displays a good balance of complexity and drinkability with classic cherry flavours and a sumptuos finish… £34.00
Cartargho , Mandarossa, Sicily, 2008 (14%)– This Nero d'Avola beauty won the Tre Biccheri in 2006. Succulent plum and blackberry flavours, soft tannins and a long finish make this wine extremely moreish! Wonderful with red meats but equally as appealing when drunk on its own... £34.50
CHILE
Carmenere, Barrel Selection, Santa Ema, 2008 (14%) - This is an indigenous grape and shows the same structure and characteristics as Cabernet Sauvignon but with softer merlot-like plumminess. Big, soft and great value... £22.50
Merlot Reserve, Santa Ema, 2008 (13.5%) - If you like then big and in your face then this is for you. Loads of ripe black fruit, liquorice, chocolate, coffee and vanilla... £31.50
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere, Antu Ninquén, Colchagua Valley, 2009 (14.5%) - Deliciously ripe fruit dominates the nose, supported with spicyvanilla notes. The palate is full and concentrated but rounded and easily approachable, offering dense blackcurrant fruit, smoky oak flavours and fine grained tannin on the finish. This is an exceptional wine that could easily command double the price if produced in France... £34.50
AUSTRALIA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Exmoor Drive, Xanadu, Margaret River, 2008 (14%) – Characteristic aromas of blackcurrant, mocha and toasty oak. A full bodied palate packed full of ripe berries and dark chocolate flavours with supple, silky tannins. This is a generous wine with a warm, lasting finish … £19.00
Pinot Noir, Little Yering, Yering Station, Victoria, 2008 (13.5%) - Aromas of strawberry and red cherry fruit with subtle vanillin oak. Well structured and persistent with great depth of fruit and savouriness on the finish… £19.00
Sangiovese, Ceravolo Estate, Adelaide Plains, 2007 (13%) - Aromas of violets, cherries and raspberry with soft, velvety, and spicy characters after 12 months ageing in French and American oak. (Silver Medal – Queensland Show) Estate Grown... £25.00
Pinot Noir Reserve, Yering Station, Victoria, 2006 (13.5%) – Fine French oak maturation adds a toasty, smoky aroma to the intense black cherry and plum on the nose. Full, plush and concentrated on the palate with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish. This marries so well with game, especially pigeon, duck or quail… £65.50
SPAIN
Tempranillo, Candidato, 2009 (12.5%) – Made by a Rioja house using grapes from La Mancha, this wine is excellent value. Signature notes of blueberry and cherry hook you instantly, with a hint of cedar spice coming from the grape – there is no oak used in the production... £19.00
Finca el Paso, Jumillia, 2007 (12.5%) – Made from the Mouvedre grape (known locally as Monastrell), this wonderfully different wine has rich plum and blueberry flavours, savoury notes of roasted tomato and a touch of leather... £20.00
Rioja Crianza, Paternina Banda Azul, 2005 (13%) – One of the most poular Bodegas in Spain, Paternina produces Riojas in the classic style. Sour cherry alongside sweet vanilla from oak ageing, leading to a long and complex finish... £24.50
Viña Valduero Reserva, Ribera Del Duero, Valduero, 2005 (14%) - Very limited amount of this wine is made from the Tinto Fino – it is arguably one of the top wines from Ribera de Duero. Meaty full-bodied and velvety – a huge elegant wine... £57.00
Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Campillo, 1995 (13.5%) - Fruity aromas perfectly assembled with oak. Elegant Tempanillo and sumptuous palate with a marvellous tannic balance giving a unique and distinctive character... £70.50
PORTUGAL
Duoro Red, Quinta do Crasto, 2009 (13.5%) – Local grape varietals give this vibrant wine intense aromas of raspberries, blackberries and forest fruits.The palate is medium bodied and rich in wild berry flavours. This wine has excellent balance, texture and finish making it ideal with lamb... £22.50
Duoro Reserva, Quinta do Crasto, 2007 (14.5%) – Created using a field blend of grapes that cant be replicated anywhere else, this stunning wine has lifted oak aromas of cedar, cigar box and vanilla that combine with fresh dark berries and plum notes. Some of the grapes from the area used to produce the Vinha Maria Teresa (below) help to add something really special to this unique wine... £45.50
Vinha Maria Teresa, Quinta do Crasto, 2007 (15%) – This is one of the finest wines we have ever tasted! Grapes are picked from a tiny section of the vineyard located next to the family home which overlooks the entire estate. Only the very finest of these grapes are then used and the blend of these native varietals give an unforgetable combination of silky smooth tannins, ripe luscious soft fruit flavours and a finish that lasts and lasts. Worthy of any occasion... £85.50
ARGENTINA
Malbec Blend, Amalya, Colome 2009 (14.5%) – 70% Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Syrah and Tannat combine to give this glittering, deep red its aromas of raspberries and cherries. Spicy and intense yet incredibly easy drinking due to the mild, round tannins and sweet vanilla from the oak aging. Persistent, long and great value... £20.00
Passo Doble, Tupungato, Masi 2008 (13.5%) – An Argentinian wine with an Italian Soul! 70% Malbec grapes are blended with 30% Corvina, which are semi dried prior to blending (similar to the 'Ripasso' style). This concentrates the flavour and gives chocolate and cherry nuances to the spice and red berry flavours of the Malbec. A stunning wine... £25.50
SOUTH AFRICA
Pinotage, Springfontain, Walker Bay, 2007 (14%) - Red cherry and raspberry with pine tar and a great acidic tingle. If you only ever have one Pinotage, make sure this is it! Ripe and very good... £29.50
NEW ZEALAND
Pinot Noir, Urlar, 2008 (14%) – Originally from Aberfeldy, Angus Thomson uprooted his young family and travelled to New Zealand to start his own organic and environmentally sustainable vineyard. One taste of this beauty proves it was well worth the risk! Enticing aromas of ripe red fruits combine beautifully with sweet, dark plum flavours and savoury notes. Elegant and refined, but with real weight and power... £34.50
USA
Zinfandel, Knotty Vines, Rodney Strong, California, 2008 (14.8%) - Fresh, bright berry fruit combine with ripe peppery jamminess for a wonderful diversity of flavours. Classically high in alcohol but never over powering, this is a real connoisseur's wine that is the perfect partner to flavoursome red meat dishes... £39.50
Champagne
Perrier Jouët, Grand Brut (12%) - Light yellow in colour with a brightness which suggest refreshment. On the nose, there’s a mature vinosity, marked by notes of spice a perfume. These change to ripe stone fruits and exotic fruits, honey and floral accents that give the wine freshness and substance. The palate’s smooth character is rounded by the sparkle, lending the wine the charm and vinous elegance that are PJ’s hallmarks... £45.00
Perrier Jouёt, Blason Rosé (12%) - A powerful bouquet with ripe red fruit, such as raspberry and wild strawberry, almost jam like, revealing hints of violet and rose petal. Full textured and rich in the mouth, although the blend also displays lightness and a subtle touch. The wine has noticeable body and substance yet with a pleasant freshness. An appealingly generous wine... £55.00
Perrier-Jouёt, Belle Epoque 2002 (12.5%) - The epitome of pleasure, PJ’s Belle Epoque is the product of a two-hundred-year-old House, founded on Epernay’s avenue de Champagne. The nose opens with white flower aromas, moving on to reveal honeyed notes. In the mouth the taste is clean and clear, with touches of almond and nougat. This is a light, delicate wine with an easily discerned charm and a surprisingly long finish... £100.00
Perrier-Jouёt, Belle Epoque Rosé 2002 (12.5%) - Pink in colour with salmon undertones. The bouquet is light and fruity, opening with floral notes of peony and then rose. Hints of wild strawberry and raspberry will then develop, but without the overpowering aromas of forest fruits. On the palate fresh flavours combine in a harmonious balance. A rare cuvée found in only a few select outlets, Belle Epoque Rosé is first and foremost the expression of a delicate, elegant wine style, the hallmark of a Champagne House with almost two centuries of heritage... £135.00
Louis Roederer Brut NV (12%) - This Champagne is rich, soft, elegant and creamy with wonderful biscuity finish... £55.00
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Brut NV (12%) - Well known for its full-bodied, biscuity style and its consistency, the success of this famous brand continues to grow and grow... £60.00
Dom Pérignon Brut 2002 (12%) - A fitting tribute to the genius of the Hautvillers monk who “invented” Champagne. Roughly equal proportions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are blended by modern day genius, Richard Geoffroy, Moet and Chandon’s Chief Winemaker... £140.00
Krug Brut Grand Cuvee (12%) - Made to their time-honoured, uncompromising standard, an amazing Champagne: very rich, with notes of pastry dough, toast, nuts, white fleshy fruit such as peach and pears and apples. Honeyed finish with more than a hint of lemon tart, incredible length and complexity. Go on! Treat yourself!... £160.00
Louis Roederer “Cristal” 2002 (12%) - The jewel of the House is Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander XI. This is Champagne at its finest, as inspired today as it has always been, the embodiment of elegance and purity... £220.00
Louis Roederer “Cristal Rosé” 2000 (12%) - Salmon pink in appearance with a lush nose of juicy red and blackberries and candied fruits. Ample and creamy on the palate with plenty of mouth filling richness. Rich, full-bodied and opulent... £420.00
Sparkling Wines
Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene, Rizzardi, Italy NV (11%) – Over 600 years of wine production by the Rizzardi family are evident in this sparkling beauty. Different to Champagne but an excellent alternative – soft pears and green apple flavours intermingle with the delicate bubbles to create this special wine. Treat yourself... £29.00
Pinot Noir/Chardonnay, Brut Cuvee Ceravolo NV (12%) - Smooth and creamy in style. “Bottle Fermented” in the Champagne method to enhance luscious fruit lavours with crisp bubbles and an elegant dry finish. A really zingy Oz sparkler at a great price... £27.00
Cava Rosé Brut , Spain NV (11.5%) - Salmon pink in colour with appetising aromas of ripe red fruits. Refreshing, full flavoured and dry... £19.00
Dessert Wines & Ports (50ml)
Late Harvest Riesling, Yering Station, Victoria, Australia, 2008 (10%) - Luscious honey with freshness of Nashi pear and lemon complemented by great natural acidity and minerality. £4.95
Late Harvest Furmint, Domaine Disznoko, Tokaji, Hungary, 2008 (13%) – Very fruity and floral on the nose with a soft round sweetness and delicious balancing crisp acidity. £6.50
I Capitelli IGT, Anselmi, Veneto, Italy, 2008 (12.5%) - Stunningly rich and complex, packed with apricot, honey and pear flavours with tobacco and cedar notes, it is smooth, subtle and velvety. £5.95
‘Raconteur’ Late Harvest Shiraz, Ceravolo Estate, Australia, 2006 (18%) – A luscious, fruity dark magenta, dessert wine. Aromas of chocolate coated raisins and nuances of caramel fig & leather. Soft, dry tannins and smooth finish. £6.50
Peller Cabernet Franc Icewine, Niagara, Canada, 2007 (11.5%) - Once the grapes are frozen on the vine, they are hand picked to create a signature Icewine. Perfect with chocolate - once tasted is never forgotten £8.95
Triana, Pedro Ximénez Viejo (Sweet), Spain (17%) – Made form grapes which are initially allowed to dry in the sun then pressed and vinified, before long ageing in soleras of American oak. The ultimate for rich chocolate puddings. Taste of raisins, dates and dried fruit. Magnificient… £3.95
Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana (Dry), Spain (15.5%) – Delicious dry Fino from the Palomino grape. Pastrana is a single vineyard, savoury, dry, light, crisp but tremendously delicious served chilled. The ultimate tapas, light meal accomapaniment or as an aperitif… £3.95
Quinta do Noval, Late Bottled Port (19.5%) – Soft, elegant with deep, luscious purple colour and intense, youthful raspberry fruit and a touch of spice. Great with rich Chocolate Pudding… £3.75
10yr old Tawny Port, Noval (19.5%) – Mellow spicy and complex, a beautifully rounded glass of Port… £4.20
Quinta do Crasto, Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2006 (19%) – Great aromatics with fresh notes of red ripe fruits, well integrated with elegant notes of Duoro bush and dried fruits. Excellent volume, with very round and intense tannins creating a firm structure. Big, bold but with a fantastic elegance... £6.50
Half Bottles
Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ema, Chile, 2010 (13%) £11.90
Petit Chablis, Domaine du Colombier, Burgundy, France, 2009 (12.5%) £17.50
Sancerre, Domaine Brochard, Loire, France, 2009 (13%) £19.50
Gewürztraminer, Hugel, Alsace, France, 2008 (13%) £22.50
Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Louis Michel, Burgundy, France, 2007 (13%) £30.50
Pinot Gris, Herrenweg, Zind Humbrecht, Alsace, France, 2003 (14.5%) £37.50
Meursault, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, France, 2007 (13%) £40.90
Merlot, Santa Ema, Chile 2009 (13.5%) £13.50
Valpolicella Classico, Bertani, Italy, 2009 (13%) £15.50
Pinot Noir, Laforet, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, France, 2008 (12.5%) £17.50
Fleurie, Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais, France, 2009 (13%) £19.90
Chateau Belgrave, Haut - Medoc, Bordeaux, France, 2003 (13%) £27.00
Gevrey Chambertin, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, France, 2001 (13%) £37.50
Chateau Canon, St Emilion, Boedeaux, France, 2001(13.5%) £93.50
QUINTA DO CRASTO
Featured Producer
Quinta do Crasto is located on the right bank of the river Douro, halfway between Régua and Pinhão.
The quinta covers 130 hectares, of which 70 are planted with grade “A” vineyards. Sitting on a privileged location in the Douro Demarcated Region, Quinta do Crasto has been in the family of Leonor and Jorge Roquette for over a century. Like other great Douro quintas, its origins lie in ancient times (the name CRASTO comes from the Latin word castrum, a Roman fort). References to Quinta do Crasto date as far back as the early seventeenth century, long before the Douro became the world’s first demarcated wine region in 1756.
In 2002, the two families decided to set up a company to produce great wines that would be distinguished by the natural characteristics of the Douro Valley and by the experience of the Cazes, who have been producing wines in Bordeaux for nearly a century.
The winemakers Dominic Morris and Manuel Lobo, together with the effort and dedication of all those who are part of Quinta do Crasto’s team, seek to produce wines with the Douro’s unique characteristics in a process that involves great dedication and passion.
These are wines are proof that there is huge potential for Potugal to produce stunning wines, as well as the port that made it famous. These wines show huge range, from the fresh vibrant Crasto White through to the complexity, balance and structure of the glorious Vinha Maria Theresa.
WHITE
Duoro White, Quinta do Crasto, 2009 (13.5%) – Native grape varietals give an enticing minerality followed by crunchy green apples, camomile and lemon. This is summer drinking in a glass – fresh, crisp and very impressive... £24.50
RED
Duoro Red, Quinta do Crasto, 2009 (13.5%) – Local grape varietals give this vibrant wine intense aromas of raspberries, blackberries and forest fruits.The palate is medium bodied and rich in wild berry flavours. This wine has excellent balance, texture and finish making it ideal with lamb... £22.50
Duoro Reserva, Quinta do Crasto, 2007 (14.5%) – Created using a field blend of grapes that cant be replicated anywhere else, this stunning wine has lifted oak aromas of cedar, cigar box and vanilla that combine with fresh dark berries and plum notes. Some of the grapes from the area used to produce the Vinha Maria Teresa (below) help to add something really special to this unique wine... £45.50
Vinha Maria Teresa, Quinta do Crasto, 2007 (15%) – This is one of the finest wines we have ever tasted! Grapes are picked from a tiny section of the vineyard located next to the family home which overlooks the entire estate. Only the very finest of these grapes are then used and the blend of these native varietals give an unforgetable combination of silky smooth tannins, ripe luscious soft fruit flavours and a finish that lasts and lasts. Worthy of any occasion... £85.50
PORT
Quinta do Crasto, Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2006 (19%) – Great aromatics with fresh notes of red ripe fruits, well integrated with elegant notes of Duoro bush and dried fruits. Excellent volume, with very round and intense tannins creating a firm structure. Big, bold but with a fantastic elegance... £6.50 per gls
After Dinner Drinks
Planeta (Chardonnay finish) Macduff Whisky £4.95
The nose is a fantastic combination of forest floor-bracken, truffles, bees wax, some hints of lavender, buttery toffee and hot buttered tea cakes this Macduff irresistible!
A multi layered palate, kicking off with a green, minty freshness with hints of pine and oak leaf this leads in to a stunning sweetness of melting honey on hot buttered granary toast.
This is a superb whisky, full of character and a wonderful complexity.
Glenfarclas 21 year old £5.95
This dark amber-gold malt is absolutely full of aromas. Sherried fruit, tropical fruit, nutmeg and almonds with slight citrus notes at the end, all held together with a vanilla sweet smokiness.
Lovely full bodied rich and rounded flavours develop slowly into fruity, smoky and spicy characteristics leaving you a long-lasting, smooth a smoky finish with a chocolate feel at the back of your throat.
An incredibly rounded whisky that leaves you refreshed and contented. A whisky that always deserves a second glass.
Lagavulin 1994 Distiller's Edition £6.50
A really distinctive and distinguished dram, full of peat while the Pedro Ximinez sherry wood naturally has a big say; on the nose there is intense peat and vanilla while a raisin sweetness checks the smoke. Iodine-edged peat and crisp, roasty malt.
On the palate it is sweet and luscious; a clear, grassy malt, then the peat attacks, smoke filling the mouth. A very salty tang at one point; the middle offers coffee and vanilla with a glimmer of fruit.
Incredibly long, even for Islay. Fruit, peat and long-lasting oak. Very chewable and “more-ish”.
The Balvenie RumCask, 17 year old £7.50
The Balvenie RumCask 17 Year Old was matured in traditional oak casks before spending a second period of maturation in rum casks shipped from Jamaica.
A vibrant aroma with intense floral and fruity notes. Orange peel, lavender, coconut and a hint of ground nut oil. On the palate it is beautifully sweet with characteristic Balvenie vanilla notes backed up with subtle spiciness of cinnamon and silky oak.
Smooth, long lasting and well balanced. This is an exceptional Whisky.
Martell XO £7.30
Since 1715, Jean Martell and his successors have established and independent spirit, a creative flair and a passion for fine quality in the Cognac that bears his name. Jean Martell had a multi faceted personality. Both adventurer and scholar, a noble and a merchant, and aesthete and entrepreneur. He blended these traits to forge an independent and creative character. You will find this personality in the unique and balanced blending of Martell XO. Which combines the elegant and mellow Borderies Eaux-de-Vie, with the power of Grand Champagne Eaux-de-Vie. It has a rich, warm mahogany sheen; subtle vanilla & caramel punctuated by spicy notes of dried fruit with a unique mouth experience conjuring a round, smooth and fruity sensation.
Castarede Bas Armagnac XO £6.95
With more than 175 years of experience, devotion and work, the Castarède family knows how to select the best possible Bas Armagnac grapes in addition to growing its own, on its estates in the region. This Armagnac is coppery topaz in the glass with a characterful, intense, vibrant nose showing candied chestnut and dried currants mingled with luscious oaky notes of cigar box and sandalwood. Very mellow, complex palate.