The Wine List
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(TASTE GUIDE)
WHITE WINE - RATED FROM 1 - 9 - 1 being the driest and 9 being the sweetest.
RED WINE - RATED FROM A - E - A being the lightest and E being the most full-bodied.
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HOUSE WHITE WINE
1 (3) FOOTSTEPS CHENIN BLANC, WESTERN CAPE £12.50
SOUTH AFRICA - 12%
South Africa’s most popular grape, made in a medium-dry style, with plenty of fruit on the nose and palate.
2 (2) FOOTSTEPS CHARDONNAY-PINOT GRIGIO, VENETO £12.50
ITALY - 12%
Elegant, fruity and unoaked, dry but with plenty of fruit and a good mouthfeel.
3 (5)FOOTSTEPS LIEBFRAUMILCH, RHEINHESSEN £12.50
GERMANY - 9.5%
Aromatic and fruity with great floral hints. Made using a blend of Rivaner,Riesling and the spicy Scheurebe sourced from the Rheinhessen region.
4 (2) FOOTSTEPS CHARDONNAY, SE AUSTRALIA £12.50
AUSTRALIA - 13%
Fresh, citrus and apricot flavours, good texture and a subtle hint of oak on the finish. Perfect with fresh seafood dishes and creamy risottos.
WHITE WINE
5 (4)PIESPORTER MICHELSBERG, J. BRADER, MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER £12.95
GERMANY - 9%
Medium-dry, the most popular and famous wine from the Mosel, with a racy crisp acidity and refreshing taste, typical of the area.
6 (3) WHISPERING HILLS PREMIUM WHITE, CALIFORNIA £11.50
U.S.A . - 12.5%
A soft easy-drinking Californian white with ripe fruit flavours, made from a blend of Chenin Blanc and Colombard.
7 (2) FRASCATI, S. ORSOLA £14.75
ITALY - 11%
A stylish and delicious, dry white wine with a fresh zesty bouquet and a ripe almond flavour. From one of the region’s best producers.
8 (2) HARDYS ‘THE RIDDLE’ COLOMBARD-CHARDONNAY, SE AUSTRALIA £14.25
AUSTRALIA - 12.5%
Easy-drinking and refreshingly lively. Zingy Colombard character and fuller,richer style Chardonnay. All fermented in stainless steel with no oak contact.
9 (2) BERRI ESTATES UNOAKED CHARDONNAY, SE AUSTRALIA £14.50
AUSTRALIA - 13.5%
Fresh and lemony with crisp, ripe acidity and good weight. Fermented and matured in stainless steel with no oak contact to retain the classic Chardonnay varietal fruit.
10 (2) FINCA FLICHMAN CHENIN BLANC, MENDOZA £16.50
ARGENTINA - 13%
Soft and easy-drinking using this famous Loire grape, with peachy fruit and crisp ripe acidity from vineyards in the foothills of the Andes.
11 (2) VENDANGE CHARDONNAY, £18.95
U.S.A . - 13% CALIFORNIA
A typical 'New World' Chardonnay with ripe tropical fruit flavours and a rich buttery palate. Selected from vineyards in the northern and southern parts of Central Valley.
12 (2) KLEINE ZALZE SAUVIGNON BLANC, STELLENBOSCH £18.95
SOUTH AFRICA - 13%
A superbly made, typically aromatic dry wine with a delicious grapefruit and herbaceous flavour. The classic character of the Sauvignon Blanc shines out in this wine with its crisp, yet long finish.
13 (2) CHARDONNAY-PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE, LUNA DI LUNA, CA’ MONTINI £18.50
ITALY - 12%
A lively dry wine with subtle citrus and gooseberry flavours and a crisp finish.Cool-fermented in stainless steel tanks to ensure maximum retention of freshness and aromas, presented in a beautiful blue glass bottle.
HOUSE RED WINE
20 (B) FOOTSTEPS TEMPRANILLO, LA MANCHA £12.50
SPAIN - 12%
Soft and fruity with juicy plum flavours. Easy-drinking and very quaffable!
21 (D) FOOTSTEPS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL VALLEY £12.50
CHILE - 13.5%
Vibrant blackcurrant aromas and hints of mint and firm tannins.
22 (B) FOOTSTEPS MERLOT, VDP D’OC £12.50
FRANCE - 13%
Lively aromas of redcurrant and black cherry. Rich-flavoured and juicy with supple tannins.
23 (C) FOOTSTEPS SHIRAZ, SE AUSTRALIA £12.50
AUSTRALIA - 14%
Bursting with spicy blackberry aromas and a dash of toasty oak. A rich,vibrant red berry fruit-driven style, ideal for relatively early drinking.
RED WINE
24 (B) WHISPERING HILLS PREMIUM RED, CALIFORNIA £11.50
U.S.A. - 12.5%
A medium-bodied Californian red, with an abundance of ripe fruit made principally from Ruby Cabernet grapes.
25 (B) GINESTET MERLOT-CABERNET, BORDEAUX £12.95
FRANCE - 12%
A classic Claret. Lovely berry fruits and soft tannins on the finish.
26 (C) HARDYS ‘THE RIDDLE’ CABERNET-MERLOT, SE AUSTRALIA £14.95
AUSTRALIA - 13.5%
The velvety character of the Merlot complements the more structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Easy-drinking with soft tannins, a lingering finish and a light oak influence.
27 (C) FAUSTINO VII RIOJA TINTO, RIOJA £17.50
SPAIN - 12.5%
A ‘sin crianza’ Rioja with just a touch of soft oak on the palate to balance the lively fresh fruit of the Tempranillo grape.
28 (C) FINCA FLICHMAN MALBEC, MENDOZA £16.75
ARGENTINA - 13.5%
Full-bodied and well-structured using the Malbec grape, with a typically strong, peppery nose and a slightly earthy palate.
29 (B) KLEINE ZALZE GAMAY NOIR, COASTAL REGION £16.95
SOUTH AFRICA - 12.5%
Light and fruity, typical of this classic Beaujolais varietal. The delicious flavour is redolent of fresh strawberry, backed by youthful tannins.
30 (C) BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE SHIRAZ, BAROSSA VALLEY £22.50
AUSTRALIA - 13.5%
Sweet smoky oak with aromatic blackcurrant fruit. Vibrant mulberry flavours,soft long palate, fresh acidity and integrated oak sweetness.
31 (A) BEAUJOLAIS, FRANÇOIS NOBLECOUR £23.95
FRANCE - 12%
Light and fruity with a fragrant bouquet and fresh strawberry flavour.Made using only the Gamay grape.
32 (C) ERRÁZURIZ MERLOT, EL DESCANSO ESTATE, CURICÓ VALLEY £21.50
CHILE - 13.5%
From the cooler Curicó region, which produces an intensely aromatic dry wine with soft tannins and lots of berry fruit. An easy-drinking style.
SPARKLING WINE
SPARKLING WINE
33 (2) PIGALLE BRUT £16.50
FRANCE - 10.5%
Soft and fruity with a touch of crisp apple and nectarine on the palate. This easy-drinking, sparkling wine is made by the ‘cuve close’ method so that it produces a natural sparkle.
34 (60) ASTI SPUMANTE, S. ORSOLA £17.50
ITALY - 7%
The elegant, yet richly fruity bouquet of this superb Asti is matched by a deliciously concentrated flavour on the palate and a stylish grapey acidity on the finish.
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CHAMPAGNE
35 (1) DESCOMBES, BRUT - 12% £28.50
Elegant and stylish made in the modern style using a high percentage of Chardonnay in the blend. A light, refreshing palate with a delicious biscuity finish.
36 (1) LOUIS DORNIER ET FILS BRUT ROSÉ - 12% £33.50
A skilful blend of Pinot and Chardonnay grapes, attractively scented with a delicate pink hue and ripe fruity flavour.
37 (1) PIPER-HEIDSIECK BRUT - 12% £39.50
Young, lively fruit flavours and a fresh, vivid aroma characterise this attractive Champagne. Piper Heidsieck has long been the favourite of royal courts in Europe.
38 (1) TAITTINGER BRUT RÉSERVE - 12% £45.00
Perhaps the lightest and most elegant of the Grand Marque Champagnes with a high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend. The flavour is delicate and the finish complex and long.
ABV% may vary.