Wine List
It is not easy selecting the wines to put on this list from a wide range available. I therefore use the same appraoch to my food, I am looking for
wines that are interesting, wines that will offer a variety of flavours and compliment the food you are about to eat.
We have teamed up with Vintage Roots who are specialists in Organic and biodynamic wines. We have gone for organic wines as we believe
the producers are striving to maximise the expression of terroir or ‘sense of orgin’ and the idea being that there is nothing extra in the wine to
interfere with its purity.
Like our menu, this list changes on regular basis and my team will be happy to recommend a wine to go with your meal.
I hope you enjoy your dining experience.
Gordon Jones
Chef Patron
B – Biodynamic
Wines supplied by Vintage Roots
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Country
Whites & Rose
Argentina
Malbec/Cabernet Rose 2010, Domaine Jean Bousquet
Glass
125ml
Glass
175ml
Bottle
£4.30
£5.30
£21
£4.00
£5.00
£18
£4.20
£5.20
£20
£4.50
£5.50
£21
A rosé with a difference. It's a pretty salmon pink colour and there's an abundance of fresh,
red fruits on the nose.
101
Italy
IGT Sicilia Grillo 2010, Mont’albano
Charming white wine from Southern Italy that's a fresh as newly dropped fruit from the orange
tree. Fragrant, lively with a crisp finish.
102
Spain
Petit Albet Chardonnay/Xarel.lo 2010, Albet I Noya
The influence of the indigenous Xarel.lo makes this an altogether different wine-drinking
experience. It's zippier than a straight unoaked Chardonnay and much more invigorating.
103
Chile
Adobe Gewürztraminer 2010, Emiliana Orgánico
An aromatic wine (helped along with a splash of Sauvignon Blanc) with hints of orange
blossom and candied citrus fruits. Something completely different; this is an engaging wine
with a vibrant finish.
108
Spain
£21
Rioja Blanco Genoli ‘Viura’ 2010, Vina Ijalba
The ultimate white tapas wine?! Dry, bright citrus fruits all perfectly expressed with enlivening
acidity. Unoaked, light to medium bodied yet not at all short on flavour.
106
Austria
Burgenland Grüner Veltliner 2010, Meinklang B
£4.80
Grüner Veltliner is an Austrian grape variety that's steadily increasing its fan club beyond the
wine critics and sommeliers. A wine that will charm you with its mineral freshness, green fruits
and zippy, slightly peppery finish. Excellent.
B – Biodynamic
Wines supplied by Vintage Roots
£5.80
£22
104
N. Zealand
£24
Cawte’s Cave Sauvignon Blanc 2009/10, Rock Ferry
Invigorating, super-fresh Sauvignon Blanc with zesty green fruit, bright acidity and just the
lightest touch of sweet passion fruit on the finish.
105
Italy
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2010, Barone Pizzini B
£26
From the east coast of central Italy. Striking citrus fruits with the attractive nutty flavours for
which Verdicchio (grape) is rightly famous.
107
France
£33
Sancerre 2010, Christian Dauny
A classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Refreshingly clean, grassy grapefruit and granny smith
fruit, all complemented with just the right amount of acidity.
110
N. Zealand
Gisborne Te Arai Chenin Blanc, 2009 Millton Vineyards B
£32
The Te Arai vineyard is five kilometres from the sea and this maritime proximity underlies the
wines unique South Pacific style. You can smell ripe apple, tracking towards quince, acacia
honey and waxy pears. On the palate the finely grained tannin from fruit and large wood bind
into the clipped yet refreshing acidity, an alluring rich honeyed character.
112
N. Zealand
Nelson Blanc de Noir Pinot Noir, 2010 Richmond Plains Vineyards B
£30
An exciting, unique wine. Made 100% from Pinot Noir grapes in a white wine style . . . Very
aromatic with attractive tropical and lime blossom characters an exotic spicy finish.
115
France
Chablis le Grand Bois, 2009 Domaine Romain Bouchard
Classic Chablis full of racy, apply fruits with hints of the mineral, toast and green honey. Very
well crafted wine.
B – Biodynamic
Wines supplied by Vintage Roots
£35
300
Country
Reds
Glass
125ml
Glass
175ml
Bottle
Italy
Rosso Sicilia Sollatio 2008, Mazara del Vallo
£4.20
£5.20
£20
£4.80
£5.80
£22
£5.20
£6.20
£24
£5.50
£6.50
£25
Nero d'Avola is as hearty and warm grape. It soft and approachable with flavoursome blackfruited character.
301
Spain
Navarra Tempranillo/Cabernet 2009/10, Azul y Garanza
Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon work very well together in this lively Navarra red that is
only very lightly oaked. The fruit is rich and red and the tannins well taken up by the ripe fruit.
302
France
Côte du Rhône 2009/10, Château Rochecolombe
Fantastic blend of old vine Grenache and Syrah grapes, with nose of spice and wild strawberry,
a mouth full of black fruits, serious weight and black pepper spice
303
Argentina
Malbec 2010, Domaine Jean Bousquet
You can pick up the vanilla and spice that the oak brings without losing any of the fantastic
black plum, blackberry and dark cherry fruits that Malbec is famous for.
304
Chile
£26
Novas Cabernet/Merlot 2008/10 Emiliana Orgánico
Cherry and strawberry fruits aplenty in this striking Chilean red. The palate has an inviting
cream and mocha edge. A wine that is sure to have you reaching for seconds.
306
Austria
Burgenland Pinot Noir 2009/10 Meinklang B
£31
Pinot Noir is thriving in the Austria and this excellent, biodynamic example shows what it's
capable of here. Ripe, red cherry fruits define the palate and are neatly intertwined with soft
tannins. Very seductive indeed.
B – Biodynamic
Wines supplied by Vintage Roots
308
Australia
McLaren Vale Shiraz/Viognier 2008/09, Battle of Bosworth
£39
This blend of Shiraz and Viognier is all about delivering a perfumed wine with real finesse.
Fermented together the Shiraz (93%) is tempered by the slightly floral qualities of the Viognier
but the wine still brims over with chocolate-laced black fruits, liquorice and spice. A powerful
wine.
309
Chile
£33
Carmenere Reserva, 2007 Nuevo Mundo
Top notch Chilean Carmenere, produced only in the very best years. Full bodied with spicy
tobacco and rich dark berry flavours.
307
France
Fleurie Cru Beaujolais ‘La Chapelle des Bois’, 2009 Domaine Chasselay
£35
Fleurie is one of the best-known and loved of the Beaujolais 'crus' and it's possibly because the
wines have a wonderful, floral quality with scents of violets definitely discernable in this black
cherry and raspberry driven wine.
310
N. Zealand
Crazy by Nature Cosmo Malbec/Syrah/Viognier, 2010 Millton Vineyards B
£33
Convivial, buoyantly fruity red that's like 'a bouncy redhead in a summer dress'! So says
winemaker, James Millton. It shows notes of dark chocolate and booze-soaked maraschino
cherries with a hint of cigar and spice. A great fun wine that offers something a bit different
from New Zealand.
311
France
Chateauneuf-du-Pape. 2005/06 Jacqueline Andre B
£44
This famous red wine is nearly always a blend and in this case it comes from 78% Grenache,
10% Syrah,10% Mourvèdre (+ 2% anyone's guess!). The vines average 65 years in age and in
some instances vines of over 100 years old continue to yield beautifully concentrated flavours.
Amazing wine smoky, with scents of rosemary and thyme. The tannins are well-integrated but
gripping and there's an unbelievable vivacity to such a powerful red. Beautiful.
312
France
£56
St Emilion Grand Cru, 2005 Chateau Moulin du Cadet
A delicious muse of a wine that has considerable depth and complexity. The palate offers
layers of hedgerow fruits that are ably supported by smoky tannins. Wonderful wine.
B – Biodynamic
Wines supplied by Vintage Roots
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N. Zealand
Dessert wine
Glass
75ml
Bottle
Late Harvest Riesling 2010, Rock Ferry Vineyards (37.5cl)
£5.90
£25
£4.60
£22
An opulent desert wine that has layers of ginger, summer orchard fruit, citrus and vanilla
beautifully woven through. Refreshingly sweet.
31
Argentina
Fortified Malbec 2009, Domaine Jean Bousquet (18%, 50cl)
This sweet, 'port-like' Malbec is really quite special. It has intense aromas of black fruit,
roasted coffee, melted chocolate and spice; mere suggestions of the explosion of flavours that
follow on the palate.
32
France
£35
Saussignac Cuvee Noble, 2007 Chateau Richard (50cl)
Wonderful sweet wine, with praline, orange blossom and honey flavours which are at no point
overly intense, such is the talent of Richard Doughty who manages to keep the acidity in
perfect balance. Long length, this is a real treat. Enjoy with any number of fruit puddings or on
its own!
01
Country
Sparkling & Champagne
Italy
Prosecco Spumante Extra Brut, Cantine Giol
Bottle
£25
Full of persistent bubbles with a pronounced nose of white-fleshed fruits. Delicate and finely
structured with biscuit and apple palate
02
France
Champagne Blanc de Noir Brut NV, Maison Fleury B
£40
Made from only Pinot Noir grape. Excellent mousse carries a fresh and lively summer pudding
fruits nose. Good backbone acidity, elegant and delicate with depth of flavour.
B – Biodynamic
Wines supplied by Vintage Roots