HOUSE WINES

 

RED

 

Dom Ste Marthe Syrah 2008 
€6.50 Gl €25.00 Btl
Full bodied, dark fruit flavours with well balanced tannins

 

 

St Lucas Malbec 2008/9 
€6.50 Gl €25.00 Btl
Argentinian Malbec is characterized by its deep color and intense fruity flavors with a velvety texture

 

Dom. Mondie Cab/Syrah 2007 
€6.50  Gl €25.00 Btl
Big tannic Cabernet countered by lovely southern French Syrah a great combination

 

Dom. Nizon Merlot 2008 
€6.50 Gl €25.00 Btl
Sweet soft summer fruits with a little bit of grip from the Carignan

 

WHITE

 

Antonio Ceresa Pinot Grigio 2008/9 
€6.50 Gl €25.00 Btl
Clean and fresh, with gentle hints of limes

 

Domaine Mont Auriol Sauvignon Blanc 2009 
€6.50 Gl €25.00 Btl
Crisp, dry and very refreshing

 

Septima Chardonnay 2007 
€6.50 Gl €25.00 Btl
Unoaked Chardonnay from Argentina blended with a parcel of Semillion to add extra complexity

 

Mont Auriol Viognier 2008                                             
€6.50 Gl €25.00 Btl
Lovely flora nose with hints of pears and red apples

 

FRANCE

 
REDS

 

Terra Vitis Cotes du Rhone 2007/8 €28.00
Full-bodied with rich but smooth tannins

 

                             
Ch. Filius Lamothe Bordeaux 2006/7 €30.00
Nice easy drinking Bordeaux,  light tannins and good summer fruit

 

Ch. Pesquie Cotes de Ventoux  2008 €34.00
Dark and earthy yet surprisingly easy to drink, from a renowned  Rhone producer

 

Tourettes Grenache d’Endes 2006 €37.00
Complex, well structured and balanced wine. Hints of damsons and plums.                                                             

Etienne Pochon Crozes Hermitage 2007 €40.00
Classic northern Rhone syrah, dark and full bodied, blackberries and dark chocolate

 

Ch. Tour Courtelin St Esteph 2005 €40.00
The most Northern of Bordeauxs classic appellations, cabernet sauvignon is the dominant grape , generous fruit with well integrated tannins

 

Dominique Morel Fleurie 2008 €44.00
Light summer fruits with low tannins , a superb example of the Gamay grape

 

Ch Beaumont Cru Bourgeois 2004 €45.00
Deserved of a much higher appellation, this wine is rich and complex yet very accessible

 

Dom Parent Pinot Noir 2006/7 €46.00
Earthy classic pinot from one of the great estates in Burgundy

 

Ch Pavillion Bel Air (llande de Pomerol) 1999 €55.00
Great wine, great vintage, great price

 

Villamont Chambolle Musigny 1er 1998 €55.00
Mature burgundy with classic farmyard notes and soft fruit

 

Ch Calon Montagne St. Emilion 2005 €60.00
Merlot driven Bordeaux, lovely balance between green tannins and big jammy fruit

 

Bastide St Dominique Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 €60.00
A small family estate in the heart of Chateauneuf, big robust dark autumnal fruits with hints of spice and black pepper

 

Dom Parent Pommard 2006 €75.00
Often perceived as the most powerful and tannic of the Cote de Beaune appellations, yet surprisingly elegant and well balanced

 

Remoissenet Clos Vouget 1er Cru 1996 €75.00
Serious, classic fully mature Burgundy, the colour is fading yet lovely complexity remains

 

WHITES

 

Dom. Talmard Macon Uchizy 2008 €34.00
A wonderful example of unoaked chardonnay from the maconnais, ripe exotic fruit with fresh acidity

 

Ch. Historic Macon Pierre Clos 2008 €38.00
Made from old vines this wine has a minerally character with lemon hints on the palate with an rich almondy finish Beautifully balanced and complex

 

Dom. Nicolle Chablis Vielle Vignes 2007 €40.00
Matured in oak barrels this wine is complex and rich but still retains an elegant minerally character

 

Mordoree Lirac Blanc Reine des Bois 2005 €40.00
Southern rhone whites are rarely as good as this, complex and compelling

 

Dageneau Pouilly Fume 2008 €45.00
Intense flavors of apple, melon, lemon and grass/herbs. Fairly complex and full bodied

 

Delaporte Sancerre 2008 €45.00
Straw color with sharp nose of grass and citrus (lemon-lime)a classic sauvignon blanc

 

Ch. Ferran Pessac Leognan Blanc 2002 €45.00
Sauvignon blanc blended with a small amount of Semillion, complex flavours of pears and herb notes

 

Dom. Thevenet Bongran Macon 2004 €55.00
Well crafted, intense and concentrated, full of citrus, honey, pear and ripe apple character

 

Dom. Auvige Pouilly Fuisse 2006 €60.00
Lovely bright nose of white fruits and flowers, a very light hint of oak, concentrated & balanced, a very bright finish, and very very long.

 

Verget Meursault les Clos 2006 €70.00
This Meursault is generous in peach, milled grain, and toasted nuts: a classic expression of its commune, creamy and broad but without heaviness, and with a singed, smoky note in the finish

 

Chateau Grillet 2001 €70.00
Green-tinged straw. Intense mineral, floral and botanical herb notes accent orange and pear on the nose; reminds me of yellow Chartreuse. Firm and sharply focused, with spicy pear, citrus, licorice and succulent herb flavors. Finishes with an oily sensation of concentration and impressive length

 
ALSACE

 

Lucien Albrecht Riesling Reserve 2007 €34.00
The Reserve Riesling hits the quintessential Alsatian Riesling mark with elegance and pure varietal style. The nose is a sensory delight with fragrant floral nuances, highlighted by green apple. The mineral-laced palate profile dives deeper into a lovely display of Granny Smith apple, foreshadowed on the nose, and combines well-balanced acidity and crisp character to showcase an elegant, fuller-bodied white wine experience

 

Lucien Albrechet Pinot Gris 2006 €34.00
This wine, made 100% from Pinot Gris, expresses the rich yet dry power and character of this exceptional varietal. The clay/limestone soil gives a creamy, velvety wine with a long finish

 

ITALY

REDS

 

Salice Salintino 2007 €32.00
Good depth of ruby red with touches of garnet, the Salice Salentino is intensely perfumed, with aromas of cherries and plums, overlaid with perfumes of Mediterranean herbs, particularly thyme and rosemary. Full-bodied, with lovely balance between youthful exuberance and rounded, ripe tannins

 

Ampelia Kepos Toscano IGT 2005 €40.00
Full bodied on the palate with delicate acidity and a long and succulent finish of black cherry and raspberry. This cult wine is perfect for drinking now

 

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Inferi 2006 €45.00
Shimmering red color, with darker sparkling reflections. Just the right balance of cherry and darker fruit mingle with vanilla, tobacco, and licorice on the nose and on the palate. Warm, rich and harmonious on the finish with an enticing balance of fruit, acidity and dryness

 
 
WHITES

Il Poggio Gavi 2007 €30.00
Classic gavi, 100% cortese, pale straw golden color with wonderful peach, pear and lemony citrus flavors. long finish

 

La Ghersa Sivoy Chardonnay/Cortese €33.00
Rich Straw colour, intense apricot and mimosa notes on the nose. Full bodied and rich on the palate with a long citrus finish

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 
SOUTH AFRICA

 
Lindhorst Sauvignon Blanc 2007 €36.00
Up front fruit reveals the area's distinctive fynbos and lime intensity. This beautifully made Sauvignon Blanc exudes complexity and balance.

 
Lindhorst Statement Shiraz/Cab/Merlot 2004 €46.00
This blend of 75% Shiraz and 25% Merlot certainly makes a "Statement". Dark chocolate, coffee mocha is complemented by loads of red fruit. The promise on the nose follows through to the palate with layers of fruit nicely complemented by the rich coffee mocha flavors. Nice, ripe structured tannins add to the mouth feel. A suede-like elegance on the palate ends off with a long lingering finish.

 
CHILE

Carte Vieja Gran Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006  €35.00
Made from 60 year old vines , this is a magnificent full bodied red, complex, ripe and concentrated with a wonderful finish.

 

 

Quasar Carmenere Gran Reserve 2005 €35.00
Deep, inky blackish-ruby hue. Sweet, smoky, spicy aromas show a hefty oak influence and a touch of earthy Brett. A lush entry leads a velvety, lush, full-bodied palate. Chunky finish. A big style that will work well with hearty winter foods.

 

NEW ZEALAND

Mt. Nelson sauvignon Blanc 2006 €30.00
The Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc has classic grapefruit peel, kiwi flavors; medium bodied and crisp in the aftertaste.

 

Kahurangi  Estate Merlot  2006 €38.00
Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes this Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties.

 
Kahurangi  Estate Gewurztraminer 2007 €38.00
A delicate mixture of pear and ginger with a tiny hint of aromatic spice and residual sugar this beautifully balanced wine exudes character.

 
Matarki Quintology 2000 €42.00
Round, almost plush texture, with an earthy, decadent edge to the ripe berry fruit, finishing with soft texture as the flavors linger impressively. 

                            
                        
                                                                        
 
SPARKLING

 
Prosecco  Val D’Oca Spumante €8.00 Gl €36.00 Btl
Light and crisp a perfect aperitif.

 

Champagne Baron Fuente NV €70.00
Complex toasted almond flavours well balance with clean acidity and fresh fruit.