Index
3.Prosecco
5.Albariño
7.Chardonnay
9. Chenin Blanc, Cortese di Gavi
11. Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner
13. Marsanne, Muscadet
15. Picpoul de Pinet, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris
17.Riesling
19. Sauvignon Blanc
21. Viognier & Viura
23.Rosé
25. Bordeaux Blends
27. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere
29. Gamay, Malbec
31.Merlot
125ml measures available upon request.
33. Pinot Noir
35. Pinotage, Sangiovese
37. Shiraz, Syrah
39.Tempranillo
41. Zinfandel, Primitivo
43. Pudding Wines
45.Port
47.Champagne
Villa Sandi
We have long established relationships with many of our suppliers, many of whom are smaller, family
owned and quality led. The Villa Sandi estate Vigna La Rivetta lies in the heart of the 1068 hectares of the
Cartizze area, between the hamlets of Santo Stefano and San Pietro di Barbozza, in the municipality of
Valdobbiadene.
A sparkling jewel protected by the hills of the Marca Trevigiana, Villa Sandi is a Palladian style masterpiece
dating back to 1622, and it is also the main office of the company. The Villa rises from a fertile countryside
in which fields and farms, nowadays as well as in the past, pay homage to the local history. A vibrant
stage in which nature and architecture live in total harmony together; place of delight and headquarters,
the complex of Villa Sandi is an enchanting estate where man and environment are in perfect symbiosis.
The entrance is an elegant alley sided by statues of the popular Venetian sculptor Orazio Marinali, whose
works decorate also the gable and the backyard. The Villa, cultural heritage of the Trevisan land, is situated
between the D.O.C.G. area of the Prosécco of Valdobbiadene and the D.O.C. area of the Montello and
Piave wines.
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Prosecco
Prosecco continues to dominate the sparkling wine market and shows no sign of wavering. We have
searched tirelessly to find a producer we are happy to work with and showcase at Raithwaite Hall and are
delighted to be able to share these wines with you.
Bin
100ml
Bottle
1.
Prosecco, Villa Sandi Il Fresco, Treviso, Italy
6.50
37.00
2.
Prosecco, Villa Sandi Il Fresco, Treviso, Italy
-
74.00
3.
Rosé, Il Fresco, Villa Sandi, Treviso, Italy
6.25
35.00
4.
Opera Brut, Villa Sandi, Treviso, Italy
-
37.00
5.
Opera Brut Rosé, Villa Sandi, Treviso, Italy
-
37.00
Magnum
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Pazo de Señorans
Producer of Albariño Señorans Riás Baixas - at Pazo de Señorans we are taken back in time. Now
converted into a winery, the Manor House is a magnificient example of those ancestral Galician houses
(XVI century) built in the countryside with all the charm and history of days gone by. The Pazo and the
winery owned originally by husband and wife team Marisol Bueno and Javier Mareque but now in the
hands of their four sons and daughters, Marisol, Vicky, Javier and Santiago, began its wine-producing career
in 1989, although the estate had been growing wine grapes previously. The origin of the name Pazo de
Señoráns is unknown - whether it was the locality that gave the Pazo its name or the Pazo that gave its
name to the site is a mystery!
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Albariño
Albariño is a grape variety from the Northern end of the Iberian Peninsula, more specifically the Riás Baixas
region in Spain. The area is often known as ‘Green Spain’ as they have much rainfall compared to the rest
of Spain and it looks similar to parts of the UK. They do however have about 2000 hours of sunshine
each year which makes it a perfect wine growing area producing plump white wines with peach, citrus and
mineral characters that pair perfectly with the local seafood.
The variety is high in acidity, and can be produced as a light white wine or in a fuller style, with oak or lees
ageing adding to the texture and richness. A marine characteristic from the nearby Atlantic Ocean is often
discernible, sometimes manifesting itself as a slight salinity, which makes Albariño a perfect food wine.
Bin
6.
Albariño, Alba Vega, Riás Baixas, Spain
7.
Albariño Senorans Riás Baixas, Spain
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
2014/15
7.50
10.50
27.50
2014/15
-
-
43.00
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Domaine Philippe Testut
In 1998, Cyril Testut took over the family Domaine, established by his father Philippe Testut in 1967.
The Domaine and vineyards are located in the historic heart of the vineyards traditionally defined by the
Cistercian monks. The highly developed root system of vines from Testut Domaine a draw deep mineral
and iodine richness from the soil, which has led to the great reputation of this Chablis wine.
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is arguably the ‘King of White Wine Grapes’ and one of the most widely planted across the
world as it is suited to a wide variety of soils & climates. It excels in terroir with high limestone content as
found in Champagne & Chablis.
Burgundy remains its spiritual home, unquestionably producing some of the finest dry white wines in the
world, though the New World is making major ‘in-roads’ and closing the gap each year. The popularity of
Chardonnay has once again rocketed and this is because we understand the many styles it is available in
from the steely dry Chablis to the rich buttery oaked Chardonnays from the New World.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
8.
Chardonnay ‘Bannockburn’, Felton Road, Central Otago, New Zealand
2013
-
-
60.00
9.
St Aubin, La Princée, Domaine Hubert Lamy, Burgundy
2013
-
-
67.00
2014
-
-
73.00
2012/13
-
-
32.00
12. Chardonnay, Le Charme, Philippe le Brun, IGP Pays du Gers
2015
6.95
8.95
24.00
13. Chablis, Domaine Philippe Testut, Burgundy
2015
9.50
12.50
35.00
14. Chardonnay Semillon, Red Cliffs Estate, Victoria, Australia
2015
5.95
7.95
22.00
10. Puligny-Montrachet, Les Houillères, Machard Gramont, Burgundy
11. Chardonnay, The Crusher, Clarksberg, California
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Azienda Agricola Mario Giribaldi
The Giribaldi Winery which started in the 20th Century exports 70% of its production all over the world.
Its aim is to act as ambassador of the “Langhe” and transmit its wine culture, to all continents following an
entirely organic system, certified CEE. The Giribaldi winery is a family, not only because Mario, Giovanna,
Matteo and Alessandra represent the third and fourth generation of a family that has always dedicated itself
to its land, but also because it is family of 10 people who every day, proudly put passion into what they do.
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Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc known also as Pineau de La Loire in France, and Steen in South Africa, is a grape variety of
the Loire Valley. Its high acidity means it can be used to make everything from sparkling Vouvray, through
to well-balanced dessert wines.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
15. Chenin Blanc, Drakensberg, Paarl, South Africa
2015/16
5.95
7.95
22.00
16. Chenin Blanc, Avondale, Paarl, South Africa
2013/14
-
-
27.00
2010
-
-
51.00
17. Vouvray ‘Le Mont’, Domaine Huet, Loire
Cortese Di Gavi
Cortese Di Gavi or simply Gavi, is an Italian dry white wine produced in a restricted area of the Province of
Alessandria, Piedmont, close to the Ligurian border.
The name derives from Gavi, the ‘comune’ at the centre of its production zone, and Cortese, the local
variety of grape from which it is exclusively made and whose existence is reported from the 17th century.
The current style of production dates to 1876. Cortese di Gavi made from vines within the comune of
Gavi may be labelled Gavi di Gavi. Gavi is distinguished by its crisp, floral, peachy, aromatic qualities.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
18. Gavi I Risi, Mario Giribaldi, Piemonte, Italy
2014/15
-
-
42.00
19. Gavi, Ca’Solare, Adria Vini, Piemonte, Italy
2014/15
-
-
26.00
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Dopff & Irion
Based in the Hansel and Gretel-like village of Riquewihr in the heart of Alsace, this highly respected
producer, dating back to the 16th century is now in the hands of the Cave de Pfaffenheim. Established in
1957 by the growers of the villages of Pfaffenheim and Gueberschwir, this is one of the top co-operatives
in Alsace. There is a very focused and environmentally friendly vineyard regime, all grapes are hand-picked
and a great deal of investment has gone into the winery.
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Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer is an aromatic wine grape variety, used in white wines, and performs best in cooler
climates. It is a variety with a pink to red skin colour, which makes it a white wine grape as opposed to the
blue to black-skinned varieties commonly referred to as red wine grapes. The variety has high natural sugar
and the wines are white and usually off-dry, with a flamboyant bouquet of lychees. Indeed, Gewürztraminer
and lychees share the same aroma compounds. Dry Gewürztraminers may also have aromas of rosés,
passion fruit and floral notes. It is not uncommon to notice some spritz (fine bubbles on the inside of the
glass). A perfect partner to food with a touch of spice.
Bin
Vintage
20. Gewürztraminer, Dopff & Irion, Alsace
2013/14
175ml
250ml
Bottle
8.50
10.95
31.00
250ml
Bottle
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner (Green Veltliner) is the signature grape of Austria, and by far the nation’s most widely
planted wine grape. As Austria battles its way back to stardom on the international wine market, crisp, spicy
Grüner Veltliner has been its flagship wine. The finest expressions of Austrian Grüner come from vineyards
above the Danube River, in Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal. Classic Grüner Veltliner wines show citrus
aromas of lemon peel and grapefruit complemented by fresh vegetal notes and the variety’s trademark hint
of white pepper.
Bin
21. Grüner Veltliner Kamptaler Terrassen, Weingut Brundlmayer, Austria
Vintage
2014/15
175ml
-
-
39.00
11
Xavier Roger
Mastering the nuances of Southern French varietals and combining traditional and modern winemaking
techniques, our Xavier Roger wines have been produced to our own specification and are a superb
example of the quality that are now being produced in the South of France. Using the best parcels in
the area, the quality of the range is truly outstanding and demonstrates the quality of wines that can be
produced in this area of France.
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Marsanne
Marsanne is the predominant white grape variety in the Northern Rhône. It is a principal component of the
white wines from the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage but is also now commonly produced in parts of
the New World. It is often blended with Roussane and other Rhône style wines like Viognier.
Bin
Vintage
22. Marsanne Viognier, Xavier Roger, Roussillon, France
2013/14
175ml
-
250ml
-
Bottle
24.00
Muscadet
Muscadet is made at the western end of the Loire Valley, near the city of Nantes in the Pays de la Loire
region neighbouring the Brittany Region. More Muscadet is produced than any other Loire wine. It is made
from the Melon de Bourgogne grape, often referred to simply as Melon. It is loved by those who like
anything but fruity wines and is an excellent food pairing wine due to its minerally, citrus-like taste and high
acidity.
Bin
23. Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine, Fief de la Brie, Loire
Vintage
2014/15
175ml
250ml
Bottle
7.15
9.75
28.00
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Cave Ormarine
Producer of Picpoul de Pinet, Terrasses de la Mer - In 1773, Turgot, one of Louis XVI’s future ministers,
gave permission for each barrel of the local wine to be branded with a red-hot branding iron with a sign
marking the quality of the Pinet vineyards. Today, the Master Winemakers of the Ormarine Winery are
perpetuating this centuries-old tradition and legendary history with considerable success.
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Picpoul de Pinet
Picpoul is one of the named Crus of Côteaux du Languedoc. It produces crisp, citrussy wines with subtle
mineral and nutty overtones. The French will tell you there is no better wine to pair with fresh sea food.
If you have not tried it before, it will appeal to lovers of light crisp wines like Muscadet, Sauvignon and
Chenin.
Bin
Vintage
24. Picpoul de Pinet, Terrasses de la Mer, Languedoc
2014/15
175ml
250ml
-
-
Bottle
28.00
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris
Whilst Italy’s Pinot Grigio is now one of the worlds most requested wines, the grape itself originated as a
mutation of Pinot Noir in Alsace France, where it’s called Pinot Gris.
To break it down, the different names reflect different styles, most Italian versions are light bodied &
neutral, with refreshing apple and pears flavours.
Alsace Pinot Gris, formerly called Tokay, offers richer, rounder wines with more body & spicy, honeyed
qualities & apple, pear & peach flavours, both are now grown around the world.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
25. Pinot Grigio, Villa Sandi, Veneto, Italy
2015
7.50
9.50
27.00
26. Pinot Gris, Hugel, Riquewihr, France
2013
-
-
39.50
15
Kuki
New Zealand’s largest wine region in production and area, Marlborough is located at the north-eastern tip
of the South Island. It stretches from the small port town of Picton in the Marlborough Sounds, to the east
coast town of Kaikoura.
The long, straight Wairau Valley has the most extensive plantings of vines and the region currently has
58,300 acres (23,600 hectares) of land planted with grapes in 2010. This young wine region has won
worldwide acclaim for Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest areas.
Plenty of sunshine with cool nights and a long growing season helps to promote the vibrant fruit flavours
for which this region is renowned.
South-east of the Wairau Valley, the Awatere Valley has a cooler, dry climate, producing grapes with
intense fruit flavours and minerality. Both sub-regions have stony, fast-draining, heat-reflective, infertile soils.
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Riesling Riesling is a highly aromatic & fruity grape variety. It has been regarded for hundreds of years as the greatest
white wine grape, though our Burgundian friends may beg to differ slightly! Throughout history, Riesling has
been revered for its vibrant personality, pure fruit flavours, astonishing diversity of styles, ability to show
you where it was grown, versatility with food, and its ability to age for decades. There are different styles of
Riesling available from the Australian dry to the more aromatic and vibrant German Rieslings.
Bin
27. Estate Riesling, Dr Loosen Mosel, Germany
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
2013/14
-
-
32.00
28. Riesling, Kuki, Marlborough New Zealand
2014
-
-
31.00
29. Urziger Riesling Spatlese, Robert Eymael, Monchoff, Germany
2002
-
-
59.00
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Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez
Producer of Basa, Telmo Rodriguez - Telmo started his wine business in 1994 with fellow winemaker Pablo
Eguzkiza under the Company name of Compañia de Vinos de La Granja. Telmo and Pablo’s first offering
was a wine they named Alma (soul), a Garnacha created from old bush vineyards in Navarra. The wine
was a success, but this was to be a journey of exploration, so Telmo and Pablo headed south to Rueda.
Here they made the decision to re-name the Company “Compañia de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez”; firstly to
capitalise on Telmo’s reputation in the wine world, and secondly, because Telmo is not only making wine,
he is working closely with local wine makers from many different regions all over Spain to create unique
wines that he can sell under the umbrella of his company.
Pretty much all the vineyards at the time his company was starting up were being plowed with foreign
grape varieties. Wine growing land was largely manipulated to grow major international and recognisable
grape varieties. Telmo’s mission was to buck the trend and not only work with native grape varieties, but
also breathe life back into abandoned or forgotten vineyards.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a green skinned grape variety that originates from the Bordeaux region of France, and
most likely gets its name from the French words ‘sauvage’ and Blanc…wild & white! In these modern times
we automatically think of ‘Marlborough’ Sauvignon Blanc, its popularity having soared over the last two
decades since David Hohnen from Cloudy Bay dropped this new amazing zesty wine on us, and it had a
screw top!
We can however, never forget the Loire & its iconic Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé and the now very popular
zesty wines from Chile offering great value for money. Sauvignon Blanc drinks well on its own, or pair it
with tomato-based sauces and foods with high acidity like salads.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
30. Basa (Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc), Telmo Rodriguez, Rueda, Spain
2014/15
7.50
9.50
27.00
31. Sauvignon Blanc, Kuraka, Marlborough New Zealand
2014/15
8.50
10.95
31.00
32. Sauvignon Blanc, El Picador, Chile
2015/16
-
-
23.00
33. Quincy Beaucharme, Domaine Sylvain Bailly, Loire, France
2014/15
-
-
31.00
34. Sancerre ‘Le Pierrier’, Domaine Jean Thomas, Loire, France
2014/15
-
-
35.00
35. Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Jean Pabiot, Loire, France
2013/14
-
-
36.00
36. Sauvignon Blanc, Le Charme by Christian Cabri, IGP Pays du Gers, France
2014/15
6.95
8.95
24.00
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Marilyn Lasserre
Producer of Viognier, Les Argelières - Marilyn is a genuine pioneer. Since her return to France in 2008,
she has significantly contributed to the renewed success of Languedoc’s wines. Bringing her feminine
touch to traditionally strong, rustic and full-bodied wines, Marilyn succeeded in improving quality and taste
with a rigorous selection in the vineyards and perfect control of the winemaking process. Marylin studied
Viticulture and Oenology in Bordeaux, and has spent time working in various regions throughout the world.
Les Argelières is a tribute to the “Terroir” from which these wines are produced, a terroir mostly made of
pebble and limestone perfectly exposed to the sun. It enhances the fruit aromas as well as the mineral style
of the white wines, whilst giving the reds a vibrant fruit character.
The Pays d’Oc has a history of over 2600 years of vine-growing and winemaking. Over the centuries,
the wine trade became more and more structured and grew rapidly. The region greatly benefits from
the Mediterranean climate, bringing warm mist, and the Black Mountain which offers limestone and clay
“terroirs” with cool temperatures.
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Viognier
Viognier is the only permitted grape for the French wine Condrieu in the Rhône Valley. Outside of the
Rhône, Viognier can be found in regions of North and South America as well as Australia and New
Zealand. In some wine regions, the variety is co-fermented with the red wine grape Syrah where it can
contribute to the colour and bouquet of the wine.
Viognier, which is quickly increasing in its popularity has the potential to produce full-bodied wines with a
lush, soft character.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
37. Condrieu, M. Chapoutier, Rhône, France
2014
-
-
89.00
38. Viognier, Les Argelières, Marylin Lasserre, Languedoc, France
2015
6.95
8.95
26.00
2013/15
-
-
28.00
2013
-
-
31.00
2012/13
-
-
50.00
39. Viognier, The Crusher, Clarksberg, California
40. Château Notre Dame de Quatourze, Côteaux de Languedoc, France
41. Cyclus (Viognier, Chard, Rouss, Chenin, Sémillon) Avondale, South Africa
Viura
Viura is a historic wine variety also known as Macabeu & Maccabeo in Roussillon in southern France, & also
Macabeo in its Spanish homeland. It is most commonly known today as being one of Spain’s widely used
white grapes particularly in Rioja. It is not dissimilar to a lighter citrus Chardonnay and matches well with
many foods on the lighter side of the food spectrum. Grilled fish and chicken dishes and salads are a good
pairing.
Bin
42. Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Muerza, Spain
Vintage
2014/15
175ml
250ml
Bottle
5.95
6.95
20.00
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Delicato Family Vineyards
Producer of Angels Flight, White Zinfandel - Delicato Family Vineyards is one of the fastest growing wine
companies in the world, celebrating 90+ years of California winemaking and grape growing heritage. Familyowned and operated since the company’s founding in 1924, three generations of the Indelicato family have
fostered the winery’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship – cornerstones
that have harnessed the family’s long-term focus and solidified the winery as an internationally recognized
leader in the industry.
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Rosé
Rosé wines have gone from peripheral fancy to an essential element of a wine lover’s repertoire in the
past few years. Still a garden party favourite, the choice is astonishing with producers continuing to realise
we love the rosé wines. From super delicate Provence Estate wines to the more vibrant and fruity New
World, there is a Rosé for everyone.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
43. Rosato ‘Roseum’, Villa Sandi, Veneto, Italy
2014/15
7.50
9.50
27.00
44. Angels Flight, Rosé Zinfandel, California, USA
2014/15
7.50
9.50
28.00
45. Sancerre Rosé, Domaine Sylvain Bailly, Loire, France
2014/15
-
-
38.00
46. Côtes de Provence, Henri Gaillard, France
2014/15
-
-
29.00
-
-
-
32.00
47. Rosé Hill Pinot Noir, Denbies Estate, Surrey, England
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Château d’Argadens
This 45 hectare property in the Entre-deux-Mers region was purchased by Maison Sichel in 2002. Originally
called Salle d’Arche it was renamed in honour of its owners and probable founders in the 14th century,
the Argadens family. Sichel have embarked on a major investment programme was launched at Château
Argadens to restructure the vineyard, increase plantation density, modernise the winery and build an ageing
cellar. Efforts are going on to ensure that this work is carried out with the greatest precision and care, the
objective being to allow the quality of the terroir to be expressed to the full.
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Bordeaux Blends
Bin
48. Unus Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendel, Argentina
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
2011/13
-
-
65.00
49. La Luna, Avondale Estate, South Africa, (Organic and Biodynamic)
2009
-
-
65.00
50. The Baroness (Pomerol Blend), Irvine Estate, Barossa Australia
2009
-
-
59.00
51. Château Malleret, Bordeaux
2010
-
-
49.00
52. Château d’Argadens, Bordeaux 2012
8.95
11.50
32.00
53. Château Fonroque, St Emilion
2010
-
-
69.00
54. Château Canon-la-Gaffelière, St Emilion
2009
-
-
149.00
55. Clos de Clocher, Pomerol 2005
-
-
89.00
56. Château Moulinet, Pomerol
2009
-
-
69.00
57. Château Caronne-Ste Gemme, Haut Médoc
2010
-
-
49.00
58. Château Cantemerle, 5ème Cru Médoc
2009
-
-
71.00
59. Château Giscours, Margaux 3ème Cru
2009
-
-
112.00
60. Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac 2ème Cru
2005
-
-
169.00
61. Château Cos Labory, St Estèphe 5ème Cru
2005
-
-
88.00
62. Château Leoville-Barton, St Julien 2ème Cru
2007
-
-
108.00
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Turi
Turi is produced from grapes grown in vineyards located on the Coastal Mountain Range, 14km from the
shores of the Pacific Ocean, 25km south west from Casablanca and 95 km west of Santiago. This is very
representative of the dry farming of the West Coast Mountain Range. In 1997, after evaluating the potential
conditions of the area, important investment was made to bring water from the Maipo River through an
8km pipeline. At the present time Viña Leyda has 80 hectares of grapes under cultivation in the Valley.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the progeny of Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc, and is the world’s most famous
red wine grape. It is also the most planted of any colour. Its great distinction of the wine it produces is that
it has a very recognisable aroma of blackcurrants wherever it’s grown in the world. If matured in newish
oak, it can smell of cedar, cigar box, dark chocolate & even tobacco.
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have a thick skin which translates to the wine and can become tannic,
particularly in younger wines from Bordeaux. The tannins leave a dry taste which makes it a perfect wine
with red meats and game. Softer Cabernets from Chile are great to drink on their own.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
2014/15
6.95
8.95
24.00
64. Cabernet Merlot, Irvine Estate, Barossa, Australia
2013
-
-
38.00
65. Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de la Citadelle, Vaucluse, Rhône Alpes
2014
-
-
28.00
63. Cabernet Sauvignon, Turi, Leyda Valley, Chile
Carmenere
Carmenere Is a grape variety originally planted in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, where it was
used to produce deep red wines and occasionally used for blending purposes in the same manner as Petit
Verdot. Today however, we are drinking some fantastic Carmenere from Chile where the Terroir seems to
be the perfect fit for this lesser-known wine. Some say it sits between the Cabernet and the Merlot. Either
way, it is rich and packed with ripe black and red fruit with a touch of savoury earthiness.
Bin
66. Carmenere, Turi, Leyda Valley, Chile
Vintage
2014/15
175ml
-
250ml
-
Bottle
24.00
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Mendel
Mendel Winery embodies the partnership of one of Argentina’s most respected and experienced
winemakers, Roberto de la Mota, with an established Argentine family. Together they are dedicated to
producing wines of unquestionable superior quality, expressing the quality and character of their very old
Malbec and Cabernet vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
They choose the best lots from their vineyards, and pay rigorous attention to every detail of the artisan
winemaking process: from selecting parcels and picking grapes to fermentation in small tanks and ageing
wines in the finest French oak. Ancient vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship are blended
to create Mendel’s remarkable wines.
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Gamay
Gamay is a light bodied red wine that’s similar in taste to Pinot Noir, growing primarily next to Burgundy
in a region called Beaujolais. Gamay wines are loved for their delicate floral aromas, subtle earthy notes and
a surprising ability to pair with many foods, even fish.
Best served in a large globe shaped Burgundy glass to collect all the stunning fruity and flowery aromas,
expect to smell fresh cut violets, raspberries, cherries and plums.
Bin
Vintage
67. Fleurie, Domaine Pardon, Beaujolais
2014/15
175ml
-
250ml
-
Bottle
39.00
Malbec Malbec was originally a grape associated with south west France, better known then as ‘Cot’, it was widely
grown there until the severe winter of 1956 wiped out the majority of the vines, and more glamourous
alternatives were planted, though it is still grown successfully to this day in Cahors.
It has found its spiritual home now in Mendoza, Argentina, producing deep coloured wines with generous
black fruit characteristics, balanced acidity and smooth tannins. If a good steak is on your mind, pair it with
Malbec for a taste sensation.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
68. Malbec, ‘Lunta’, Mendoza, Argentina
2013/14
-
-
36.00
69. Malbec, Xavier Roger, Languedoc, France
2014/15
6.95
8.95
24.00
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Irvine Wines
From the very beginning, the Irvine family has been distinguished as the Merlot Masters, a title rewarded
with international awards vintage after vintage. Jim Irvine, Merlot Master and his daughter Joanne (winner
of International Red wine Maker of the year 2006 at the International Wine Challenge) have created this
outstanding range of wines. This has been achieved through their passion and enthusiasm for the industry,
highlighted by the fact that Jim, now in his seventies, still travels around the world each year, sharing with
others the wealth of his wine experience, gained from spending over forty years in the trade. A truly
remarkable man!
The Irvine portfolio provides for every occasion, from the Springhill Merlot for everyday drinking through,
to the outstanding Baroness, a blend inspired by the lasting memory of his first bottle of French Pomerol.
For something a little more unusual, there is the Sparkling Merlot but the real crème de la crème is by far
the Grand Merlot.
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Merlot
Merlot is a dark blue purple coloured grape variety, used both as a blending grape and also as a straight
single varietal. Known for being soft, ripe and elegant, most Merlots are easy drinking reds, often
recommended to someone new to red wine as the first wine to drink.
Merlot is the most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless drive across
the globe over the last couple of decades. In St. Emillon and Pomerol it withstands the moist rich clay soils
far better than Cabernet grapes, at its very best producing opulently rich, plummy Clarets with succulent
fruitcake like characters, the finest being Pétrus, Le Pin and Clinet.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
70. Merlot, Springhill, James Irvine, Barossa, Australia
2013/14
-
-
35.00
71. Merlot, Turi, Leyda Valley, Chile
2014/15
6.95
8.95
24.00
2009
-
-
105.00
72. The Grand Merlot, James Irvine, Barossa, Australia
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Domaine Machard de Gramont
Producer of Nuits-St-Georges En La Perrière Noblot - Axelle Machard de Gramont took over the
family domaine from her father in 2004. Since then, the quality of the wines and the reputation of the
domaine have increased exponentially from year to year. Axelle was not originally planning to be a
winemaker, and so she is influenced not only by her experience growing up in Burgundy, but also from
a decade living away from the domaine, which gives her the rare perspective of both an insider and
an outsider. Since returning to the Cote d’Or, Axelle has fully and completely embraced the life of the
vigneronne, learning each of her vineyards by heart, and dedicated herself to making exceptional Burgundy.
She converted to thr domaine to organic viticulture, and taking a minimal intervention approach in the
cellar. The result are wines with softer, elegant structure, that retain the rich fruit of the best Pinot Noir
from the Côte de Nuits. The domaine is composed of several village vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges
- including the 80 year old vines in Aux Allots near the border with Vosne-Romanée, and Les Terrasses
des Vallerots, which Axelle’s father Bertrand reterraced and planted in 2002 on a plot that had been
abandoned since the late 1800s. In addition, there is a tiny vineyard of Aligoté hidden next to the ruins of
the Abbaye Saint-Vivant, a beautifully scenic spot off the beaten path.
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Pinot Noir Pinot Noir aside from providing depth, backbone and added complexity is one of the three permitted
grapes in Champagne. Pinot Noir is arguably the most charismatic of all grape varieties and without doubt
the hardest to get right.
When it works though, it’s incomparable. No other grape has the same power of seduction; from its
naturally pale and delicate hue to the charming raspberry and cherry notes it presents in its youth, to the
gamey aromas that appear with age. From the lacey texture of a fine mature Burgundy, or the warmer,
velvety allure it takes on in the cooler climates of the New World, it will guarantee a smile on the face.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
73. Pinot Noir, ‘Les Argelières’, Languedoc
2015
8.50
10.95
30.00
74. Savigny-les-Beaune, Domaine Camus Bruchon, Burgundy
2011
-
-
59.00
75. Nuits-St-Georges En La Perrière Noblot, Machard de Gramont, Burgundy
2012
-
-
65.00
76. Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Les Pressonniers’, Machard de Gramont, Burgundy
2013
-
-
67.00
77. Eileen Pinot Noir, Cristom Vineyards, Willamette, USA
2012
-
-
120.00
78. Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Merlin, Burgundy
2012
9.95
13.95
37.00
2013/14
-
-
39.00
79. Pinot Noir, Kura, Wairarapa, New Zealand
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Avondale Wine
The picturesque 160-hectare farm that is today known as Avondale has been under cultivation for more
than 300 years. Early records show that the land was one of the first in the Paarl Valley to be allocated
specifically for the production of wine grapes. Avondale is now home to the Grieves Family and 25 farm
worker families. As the pioneers of Vital Health Foods, South Africa’s leading health food company, the
Grieves have an innate focus on well-being that encompasses the land and its community of people.
Avondale are committed to providing fair and decent living and working conditions to enable their people
to enjoy healthy, balanced lives.
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Pinotage
Pinotage is a red South African grape variety developed by Professor A. Perold in 1924 as a cross between
Cinsault and Pinot Noir, only to be largely ignored for the next fifty years!
The revival began in the 1980’s, Pinotage producing a plethora of styles according to the growing
conditions, vineyard management and wine making, with an assortment of plum, cherry, blackberry and
even the odd hint of banana. It also takes very well to some oak.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
80. Pinotage, Avondale, Paarl, South Africa (Organic)
2013/14
-
-
30.00
81. Pinotage, Drakensberg, Paarl, South Africa
2011/13
-
-
25.00
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is Italy’s most widely planted red grape variety. Its home is Tuscany and the name literally
translates as ‘blood of Jove’, referring to the Roman god Jupiter. Throughout Italy it is known under a
variety of names including Brunello di Montalcino, Morellino and of course Chianti, which Hannibal Lector
gave some adverse publicity a few years ago along with a plate of fava beans!
Bin
Both high yielding and late ripening, it was until the early 1980’s blighted by massive over cropping,
however the quality of Sangiovese has rocketed upwards since then, and they are now some of the world’s
most sought after wines.
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
82. Chianti Classico, Eleanor Antinori, Villa del Cigliano, Italy
2013
-
-
34.00
83. Suganella ‘Super Tuscan’ Eleanor Antinori, Villa del Cigliano, Italy
2009
-
-
49.00
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Longboard Vineyards
Longboard was born from the passion of Oded Shakked, surfer first, winemaker later, who brings a unique
perspective to winemaking, or rather winegrowing as he prefers to call it. Longboard believes that great
tasting wines are those that are true to the people and place that grew them. Thus, they extend the notion
of “terroir” to include the human aspect, not just the soils, climate and weather.
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Shiraz & Syrah
Let’s clear something up right away, they are both exactly the same wine! When Syrah (Sih-rah ) arrived in
Australia from its natural home in France, for some reason the Aussie winemakers took to calling it Shiraz
(Shi-RAZ ) instead of its original name, we will never find out the exact reason so maybe we put it down
to ‘lost in translation’ and move on.
It is considered to be one of the great noble black grape varieties, due to its ability to produce dark, full
bodied, age worthy wines. Often hearty in weight and texture with ripe black fruit spicy pepper and dark
chocolate.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
84. Château Trillol, Corbières, Southern France
2012
-
-
31.00
85. Shiraz-Cabernet, Redcliffs Estate, Australia 2014/15
6.95
8.95
24.00
86. Crozes Hermitage, Domaine Etienne Pochon, Rhône
2014
-
-
33.00
87. Le Pigeolet, Vaucluse, Daniel & Frederic Brunier, Rhône
2014
-
-
35.00
88. Jonty’s Duck, Avondale, Paarl, South Africa
2010
-
-
33.00
89. Télégramme, Le Vieux Télégraphe, Domaine Brunier
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône
2013
-
-
59.00
90. St Henri Shiraz, Penfolds Adelaide, Australia
2007
-
-
115.00
91. Syrah ‘Dakine’, Longboard, Russian River Valley, USA
2008
-
-
64.00
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Rioja Vega
Initially started as the dream of one man, Don Felipe Ugalde in 1882, this winery has seen ongoing growth
and development over the years. Don’s aim was simple, to be one of the country’s most prestigious
Bodegas. Although his winery passed down the family line, it was through marriage that it became united
with Bodegas Muerza, hence losing its identity.
Today it is owned by the group Principe de Viana who acquired it in 1983 providing investment in new
equipment, staff and in 2001 a new winery, 10km outside Logroño, complete with an underground ageing
cellar. The new cellars incorporated modern equipment such as self-weighing hoppers, pneumatic presses
and self-emptying stainless steel vats. This level of development has allowed not only the fruit from their
own vineyards to be processed but also that of surrounding contract growers so that it has been able to
produce this range of great value for money wines.
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Tempranillo Tempranillo is best known as the dominant red grape of Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine.
Until the 1990’s many Rioja’s tasted more of oak than grape, aged for years in small, vanilla scented
American oak barrels, disguising Tempranillo’s own unique flavours.
The Bodegas then began to age their wines for much shorter periods in French oak, and also to export
young (Joven) unoaked wines, allowing a wider market to enjoy the essence of this fine grape.
Tastes include cherries and subtle leather and vanilla tones, the finish is mild, smooth and lingers with
tannins on both sides of your mouth. Spanish wines are once again in the headlines for all the right reasons.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
92. Rioja Vega Crianza, Rioja Spain
2012/13
8.50
10.50
31.00
93. Rioja Vega Reserva, Rioja Spain
2010/11
-
-
39.00
2009
-
-
47.00
94. Rioja Vega Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain
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Don & Sons
Producer of Zinfandel, Smokin’ Loon - Born and raised in Spain by a Spanish mother and a Puerto Rican
father who loved the outdoors and food and wine, Gloria was destined to spend time in vineyards and
wineries.
Gloria brings a wealth of experience to her role as winemaker for Don Sebastiani & Sons, as she has spent
the last fifteen years working up the winery ladder. She first worked as research enologist at Beringer
Vineyards, where she learned all about winemaking and viticulture. She then served as director of enology
at Domaine Chandon before becoming assistant winemaker. Over the next seven years, she spent time
working in both sparkling and still wine programs at Domaine Chandon and its sister winery, Newton
Vineyard. In 2007, Gloria returned to Beringer Vineyards, where she worked as the assistant winemaker
before accepting that role at Jackson Family Wines. As assistant winemaker, Gloria handled all aspects of
the winemaking process from grape to bottle, and coordinated the blending and processing of forty-one
different labels across twelve different brands.
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Zinfandel & Primitivo
Zinfandel also known as Primitivo, is a variety of black-skinned grapes grown in over 10 percent of the
vineyards of California. DNA analysis has revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the Primitivo variety
traditionally grown in Apulia in the “heel” of Italy, where it was introduced in the 18th century. The grape
found its way to the United States in the mid-19th century, where it became known by variations of the
name “Zinfandel”, a name which is probably of Austrian origin.The grapes typically produce a robust red
wine and due to the hot climate in California, often produces wines with a high ABV of around 15%
The taste depends on the ripeness of the grapes from which it is made. Red fruit flavours like dark cherry
and raspberry dominate in wines from cooler areas, whereas blackberry, anise and pepper notes are more
common in wines made in warmer areas and in wines made from the earlier-ripening Primitivo clone.
Bin
Vintage
175ml
250ml
Bottle
95. Primitivo di Salento, Amanti, Salento, Italy
2014/15
-
-
27.00
96. Zinfandel, Smoking Loon, California
2014/15
-
-
32.00
97. Zinfandel Reserve, Joanne Irvine, Eden Valley, Australia
2012/13
-
-
45.00
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Plaimont Producteurs
Producer of Pacherenc, de Vic Bihl Collection - Situated in the heart of South-West France, the Plaimont
vineyards stretch from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the hills and valleys of Gascony covering a uniquely
rich terroir. A thousand winegrowers defend the ideals of a cooperative and are committed to managing
their vineyards with respect for both the environment and their own time-honoured traditions.With a
combination of local grape varieties, knowledge and rigorous hard work, the members of Plaimont have
succeeded in producing extremely high quality wines from the terroirs of Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh,
Saint Mont and Côtes de Gascogne
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Pudding Wines
Pudding wines are once again making appearances on the dining tables of restaurants of all styles. It is
also becoming popular to bring it as a gift to a dinner party….top tip!. Often forgotten, pudding wines,
which are made using many different techniques and grape varieties, are ultimately the best way to finish a
delicious meal. If you’ve no room left for a pudding, try a small glass of pudding wine instead although when
combined, it’s hard to beat the taste sensation.
Bin
Vintage
125ml
Bottle
98. Pacherenc, de Vic Bihl Collection, Plaimont, France
2014/15
50cl
5.50
24.00
99. Late Harvest Riesling, Paulett, Clare Valley, Australia
2006
37.5cl
-
27.00
100. Rutherglen Liqueur Muscat, Campbells, Victoria, Australia
2014/15
37.5cl
-
32.00
101. Tokaji Aszu, 5 Puttonyos, Tokajbor-bene Estate, Hungary
2002
50cl
-
46.00
102. Château d’Yquem 1er Grand Cru Sauternes, Bordeaux
2000
-
495.00
103. Banyuls, ‘Leon Parce’, Domaine de la Rectorie, Southern Frane
2015
50cl
-
42.00
-
37.5cl
-
28.00
104. Gutierrez Colosia Pedro Ximenez, Spain
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Porto Poças
In 1918, a few months before the Armistice, Manoel Domingues Pocas Júnior, who had been born in the
heart of the Port Wine hustle and bustle, decided to establish his own company. Manoel Pocas was 30
years old and he had some experience in this business. With his uncle, he created a company to sell grape
spirits to large Port Wine shippers. Soon afterwards he opened a head office in Vila Nova de Gaia, where
they remain to this day. Today, with three quintas in the best winemaking areas of the Douro Demarcated
Region, Pocas ensures its total control over the quality of its wines and the family is more involved than
ever before.
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Port
Port is not only for Christmas. Also known as Vinho do Porto, Porto and usually simply Port it is a
Portuguese fortified wine produced exclusively in the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal.
It is typically a sweet, red wine, often served as a dessert wine or with cheese, though it also comes in dry,
semi-dry, and white varieties.
Tawny Port is aged in wooden casks and takes on an almost oxidized characteristic, is not such a deep
colour and is a smoother, less sweet wine which may have been aged in wood for 20 years. Ruby Port
is deep red in colour, slightly sweeter and has much less oak-ageing and spends more time ageing in the
bottle.
Bin
Vintage
75ml
Bottle
105. Poças Ruby
-
4.50
22.00
106. Poças 10 Year Old Tawny
-
5.95
32.00
55.00
107. Colheita, Poças
1995
-
108. Fonseca
1992
-130.00
109. Taylor’s
1997
-145.00
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Laurent Perrier
Fired by a passion for Champagne, a respect for traditional values and, most importantly, for people,
Bernard de Nonancourt inspired Laurent-Perrier with his independent spirit and creative audacity. He
established privileged working relationships with the grape growers and cleverly combined innovation and
tradition. He created the signature Laurent-Perrier style of freshness, lightness and elegance and developed
a unique range of champagnes which are today exported to more than 160 countries worldwide.
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Champagne
Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France.
Following rules that demand, among other things, secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to
create carbonation, specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from specific parcels in the
Champagne appellation and specific pressing regimes unique to the region. Some use the term Champagne
as a generic term for sparkling wine, but in most countries, it is illegal to officially label any product
Champagne unless it both comes from the Champagne region and is produced under the rules of the
appellation.
The primary grapes used in the production of Champagne are black Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier but
also white Chardonnay. Royalty became associated with Champagne in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
The leading manufacturers made efforts to associate their Champagnes with nobility and royalty through
advertising and packaging, which led to popularity among the emerging middle class.
Bin
Vintage
100ml
Bottle
110. Laurent Perrier Brut NV, Tours-Sur-Marne
-
10.50
65.00
111. Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé, Tours-Sur-Marne
-
-
96.00
112. Laurent Perrier, Vintage, Tours-Sur-Marne
2004
-
95.00
113. Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle La Cuvée, Tours-Sur-Marne
-
-
185.00
114. Pol Roger, Epernay
2000/02
-
65.00
115. Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial, Epernay
-
-
64.00
116. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Reims
-
-
69.00
117. Krug Grand Cuvée, Reims
-
-
199.00
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