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WHITE WINES
MALTESE ISLANDS
‘Fenici’ Vermentino, Viognier
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Fenici is crafted from a delightful blend of Vermentino and Viognier grapes,
resulting in a fresh, natural, exotic fruit tasting wine.
‘Isis’ Chardonnay
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Made from Chardonnay grapes, Isis is characterized by fresh tropical fruit
flavours.
Medina Chardonnay, Girgentina
Delicata, Malta
Dry, light, and fresh. Creamy flavours and refreshing crispness.
Caravaggio Chardonnay
Marsovin, Malta
A refreshingly delightful wine, having a crisp and fruity character.
Antonin Chardonnay
Marsovin, Gozo
Antonin Blanc is produced from selected Chardonnay grapes harvested from
the Ramla Valley Estate in Gozo and fermented in new oak barrels for 12
weeks. This wine has a fine balance of acidity, American oak and soft buttery
flavours.
ITALY
‘Masseria dei Carmelitani’ Gavi di Gavi
Terredavino, Piedmont
Rich and full, intense scents of fruit flow over floral notes. Pleasantly dry and
crisp full and deep in the mouth with the finesse that is achieved through
perfect balance between structure and suppleness.
Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita, Trentino Alto Adige
The crisp fruity characteristics of the Pinot Grigio are retained in this wine
since it comes from the North of Italy where the climate can be a bit more
rigid.
‘Anthilia’ Catarratto, Ansonica
Donnafugata, Sicily
The wine shows a precise personality linked with extremely ripe and elegant
fruit sensations and notes of yellow peaches and plums. On the palate, dryness
and softness unite to remarkable effect.
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Glicine
Vini Corvo, Sicily
This lively and light wine is produced from typical Sicilian varieties processed
using delicate techniques. The freshness, flavours and low alcohol levels make
this the wine to enjoy at every occasion.
‘La Cala’ Vermentino di Sardegna
Sella e Mosca, Sardegna
A light wine with outbursts of marine salt frames heralded fruit, to finish on a
long drawn out note of softness.
FRANCE
Chablis
Albert Bichot, Burgundy
This is a benchmark pure Chablis – classic and good value. It show clean,
subtle apples and cream on the nose. The palate is crisp subtle, lively and firm
with stony notes and even a touch of nettles.
Sancerre
Pascal Jolivet, Loire
The wine is well balanced, archetypal Sancerre with much smoothness and
elegance in flavour. The terroir is evident by the mineral characteristics and it
should evolve slowly.
ROSE WINES
MALTESE ISLANDS Fenici Syrah Rose’
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Fenici Rose’ is crafted from a fruity blend of Malta-grown international
varieties, all sustainably farmed and gently vinified under Meridiana’s
exacting standards. The resulting wine is characterised by fresh, natural red
berry flavours.
RED WINES
MALTESE ISLANDS
Antonin Noir
Marsovin, Malta
Antonin is a medium bodied red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Cabernet Franc varieties. Full fruit flavours of ripe blackberries, cherries and
blueberries make this wine very enjoyable in its youth while the backbone and
structure provide it with ample ageing potential.
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‘Fenici’ Merlot, Syrah
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Fenici Syrah & Merlot is crafted from a tasteful blend of Syrah and Merlot
grapes resulting in a soft ripe cherry-plum and peppery spice flavour
enhanced by light oak nuances.
‘Melqart’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Made from an artful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, Melqart
is characterised by mellow ripe berry flavours.
‘Bel’ Syrah
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Made from Syrah grapes, Bel is characterised by soft, silky, prune and peppery
spice flavours.
‘Nexus’ Merlot
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Made from Merlot grapes, Nexus is characterised by tender, ripe, cherry plum
flavours.
ITALY
Valpolicella Classico
Masi, Veneto
Well balanced, full bodied and velvet smooth with the right tannin balance
and acidity.
Chianti
Castello di Querceto, Tuscany
A typical example of approachable Chianti. Brilliant ruby red appearance,
youthful, with scents of ripe red fruits, medium bodied with light, smooth
tannins.
Salice Salentino Riserva
Leone de Castris, Apulia
Ruby red in colour with garnet red reflections upon ageing. Intense, delicate
bouquet; dry, harmonious and warm flavour.
‘Sedara’ Nero d’ Avola
Donnafugata, Sicily
The ruby-red color is rounded out by lively garnet reflections. The impact on
the nose is intense with sensations of tobacco, spices and mineral notes. In the
mouth, the wine is balanced with fruity flavours, mainly blackberries and
cherries. Persistent finish.
FRANCE
Cotes du Rhone Rouge
E. Guigal, Rhone Valley
Intense red colour, this full-bodied wine displays rich tannins with touches of
fresh red and black fruits with spicy flavours on the palate.
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Chateauneuf du Pape
Monte Redon, Rhone Valley
The Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge has a pleasant violet
dark hue. The nose shows great complexity with blackberries fruits and
toasted aromas. The mouth starts with a dense and firm but very classic tannic
structure. This wine is very well-balanced and finished on notes of smoky
hints.
Nuits Saint Georges
Albert Bichot, Burgundy
Ruby red with raspberry coloured highlights. The nose opens up to aromas of
forest undergrowth and mushroom as well as notes of red fruit. On the palate,
this delicately oaked wine features notes of gingerbread and cherry with
harmonious balance. The finish is long and intensely aromatic, evocative of
red fruit and spices.
SPAIN
Sangre de Toro
Torres, Catalunya
Characterized by complex Mediterranean aromas and notes of spices, soft red
fruits and liquorice.
CHAMPAGNE
Brut Imperiale
Moet et Chandon
The Brut imperial is a balanced assemblage of the three grape varieties
disclosing a succession of elegant and harmonious sensations, a fresh
maturity, supple and refined lines, inspiring well-being and an emotion,
which is to be appreciated and shared.
DESSERT WINES
‘Nivole’ Moscato d’ Asti
Michele Chiarlo, Piedmont
The colour of this wine is deep yellow; the aroma is fruity and lingering,
reminiscent of acacia flowers. In the mouth it is aromatic, entirely matching
the taste of the grape.
WHITE WINES
HOUSE WINE
Palazzo Preca Chardonnay
An easy drinking, crisp and fruity white wine.
MALTESE ISLANDS
‘Fenici’ Vermentino, Viognier
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Fenici is crafted from a delightful blend of Vermentino and Viognier grapes,
resulting in a fresh, natural, exotic fruit tasting wine.
‘Astarte’ Vermentino
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
The resulting wine is characterised by a crisp, natural, citrus and apricot-like
flavour.
‘Isis’ Chardonnay
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Made from Chardonnay grapes, Isis is characterized by fresh tropical fruit
flavours.
Medina Chardonnay, Girgentina
Delicata, Malta
Dry, light, and fresh. Creamy flavours and refreshing crispness.
Medina Vermentino, Zibibbo
Delicata, Malta
A delightfully fruit-packed, dry and aromatic white wine with a delicate floral
bouquet made from a skilful combination of two Malta grown grape varieties,
Vermentino and Zibibbo.
Grand Vin de Hauteville Viognier
Delicata, Malta
This fuller flavoured, dry white wine is made from the designer grape
Viognier. It is an un-oaked, delightfully fresh wine with an appealing floral
and peachy nose. It is ripe in the mouth, yet has famously opulent apricot
flavours to offer; all blossom-scented with exotic fruits.
Gran Cavalier Sauvignon Blanc
Delicata, Malta
A tropical fruit flavoured, dry white wine produced entirely from Malta
grown Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Before pressing, the grapes are left in contact
with the skins to extract maximum flavour and varietal characteristics. The
result is this full flavoured, rich, delicious Sauvignon Blanc.
Caravaggio Chenin Blanc
Marsovin, Malta
A dry white wine with aromas reminiscent of apples, peaches and apricots
well balanced with refreshing levels of acidity.
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Caravaggio Chardonnay
Marsovin, Malta
A refreshingly delightful wine, having a crisp and fruity character.
Neptunus Vermentino
San Niklaw Estates
A pale yellow wine, the nose neing characterised by intense tropical fruits
accompanied by a minerality that reflects its terroir. Neptunus has a refined
palate with a balanced acidity giving an elegant and fresh enjoyable wine.
Ulysses Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay
Marsovin, Gozo
Produced entirely from handpicked grapes, harvested in family owned
vineyards in Gozo. This medium bodied dry white wine has a pale lemon
bright colour, aromas and flavours of a citrus and stone fruit character of
lemons, limes and peaches. It has a refreshing acidity that is in balance with
the fruit flavours.
Antonin Chardonnay
Marsovin, Gozo
Antonin Blanc is produced from selected Chardonnay grapes harvested from
the Ramla Valley Estate in Gozo and fermented in new oak barrels for 12
weeks. This wine has a fine balance of acidity, American oak and soft buttery
flavours.
Victoria Heights Chardonnay
Delicata, Gozo
A soft, fruity full flavoured dry white wine. These selected pocket sized family
run vineyards growing these handpicked Chardonnay grapes are carefully
tended throughout the year. The result is an attractive, slightly honeyed barrel
matured white wine full of character and subtle vanilla flavours.
ITALY
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Gattavecchi, Toscana
The bouquet is intense and penetrating. The flavour is harmonious with a
characteristic bitter almond finish. Given its unique structure it benefits from a
brief ageing.
Fior di Luna
Cantine Lunae, Colli di Luni, Liguria
Pale yellow with reflections of green. The bouquet is fine and delicate with
floral and fruity hints. Dry and apid taste recalling the notes of the bouquet.
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Albarola
Cantine Lunae, Colli di Luni, Liguria
The colour is pale yellow. The aroma is intense and composite with hints of
flowers, scrub and citrus. The taste is wide and very fresh. The strong flavour
gives an infinite persistence on the palate.
Chardonnay
Rocca Bernarda, Friuli
Straw yellow colour. With elegant fragrances reminiscent of ripe apples,
banana, and fresh-baked crusty bread. The palate is warm and full- bodied,
and the wine reveals superb balance.
Sauvignon Blanc
Rocca Bernarda, Friuli
Intense, elegant nose reminiscent of summer flowers, mint, red peppers and
tomato leaf. A well-structured wine with an elegantly fresh flavour.
Friulano
Rocca Bernarda, Friuli
Friuli’s most characteristic white wine. The full, dry flavour has an attractive
bitterish twist at the back and a faint hint of almonds.
San Giovanni della Sala Orvieto Classico Superiore
Antinori – Castello della Sala, Umbria
This wine is the result of a severe selection of grapes coming exclusively from
the Castello della Sala Estate. It is characterized by a rich, soft and full taste.
The varieties are those traditional to Orvieto Classico.
Conte della Vipera Sauvignon Blanc
Antinori – Castello della Sala, Umbria
Intense and elegant aromas which recall tropical fruit are balanced by varietal
notes of herbs. Well-structured and with a crisp, clean finish on the plate.
Gavi di Gavi
Marco Bonfante, Piedmont
Straw-coloured with attractive greenish hues, it is fresh, dry and balanced
with a refined citrus fruit, good concentration, full-bodied texture and
lingering finish.
Gavi di Gavi
Palladino, Piedmont
Intense nose of peach, fresh almonds and melon. The wine has a bit of a chalky
grip that gives the wine balance, adds a mineral note, the fruit is mature but
not overripe, hints of pear, nutmeg and tarragon are coupled with a verve that
just makes this wine sing.
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‘Masseria dei Carmelitani’ Gavi di Gavi
Terredavino, Piedmont
Rich and full, intense scents of fruit flow over floral notes. Pleasantly dry and
crisp full and deep in the mouth with the finesse that is achieved through
perfect balance between structure and suppleness.
Roero Arneis
Terredavino, Piedmont
Green-tinged straw yellow in colour. The bouquet is complex and full, crisp,
intense fruitiness, with attractive floral notes (lime and apricot) , while the
palate is supple and soft-textured, balanced.
“L’Altro” Chardonnay
Pio Cesare, Piedmont
The wine is fresh, fruity and spicy, rich and creamy, with delicate hints of
vanilla.
‘Piodilei’ Chardonnay
Pio Cesare, Piedmont
Spicy, creamy, intense, persistent. Sweet, warm and ripe fruit, still fresh with a
long finish. Long ageing potential.
Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita, Trentino Alto Adige
The crisp fruity characteristics of the Pinot Grigio are retained in this wine
since it comes from the North of Italy where the climate can be a bit more
rigid.
‘Otto’ Soave Classico
Pra’, Veneto
Aromas of hawthorn and jasmine are particularly prominent, as are exotic
yellow and white fruits such as peach and apricots. On the palate, the wine is
medium bodied and flavoursome, full of fruit, with clear mineral notes.
Sauvignon Blanc
La Tosa, Emilia Romagna
Aromas of elderberry, tomato leaves and peaches, with hints of citrus and a
mineral undertone, with a rich structure and balanced taste, and significant
persistent aftertaste. A Sauvignon that is complex, expressive and personal.
‘Sorriso di Cielo’ Malvasia
La Tosa, Emilia Romagna
Dry, still white wine with light sugary residue from the Malvasia di Candia
grapes. Not only aromatic and pleasant but also structures, complex and longlasting.
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Pecorino d’ Abruzzo
Dino Illuminati, Abruzzo
Straw yellow with green hues. Fine, fragrant with intense aromas of ripe fruits
and white flowers. An excellent balance between structure and harmony. Long
finish and fresh aftertaste.
‘Unico’ Pecorino
Tenuta Ulisse, Abruzzo
The wine has a bright yellow colour with greenish tinges. Fruity aroma with
citrus, tropical nuances, white peach and exotic fruits like papaya. It has a
lingering and very fresh taste with a slightly balsamic finish. Medium acidity
and good structure.
‘Unico’ Passerina
Tenuta Ulisse, Abruzzo
The wine has a delicate straw yellow with light greenish highlights Fruity
aroma with peach, apricot and grapefruit nose. Its flowery bouquet reminds of
wisteria and lime and with the passing of time it becomes distinctly mineral.
Floral with ripe almost melon-like fruit. Flinty and clean with crisp acidity.
Greco di Tufo
Mastroberardino, Campania
Light straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. To the mouth, it confirms
the full freshness noted in the bouquet, offering an assertive acidity in perfect
balance with the structure of the wine. A very well-balanced and versatile
wine with a complex and individual character. At its best as an aperitif or with
fish and seafood.
Falaghina
Vinosia, Campania
Golden yellow with aromas of fresh lemon, pineapple and yellow flowers.
Medium bodied with good concentration. Bright fruit and a tasty, nice
balanced finish.
Fiano di Avellino
Vinosia, Campania
Elegant and intense, with aromas of lemon along with fresh peony lilacs.
Medium-bodied with good acidity and freshness
‘Anthilia’ Catarratto, Ansonica
Donnafugata, Sicily
The wine shows a precise personality linked with extremely ripe and elegant
fruit sensations and notes of yellow peaches and plums. On the palate, dryness
and softness unite to remarkable effect.
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‘Sur Sur’ Grillo
Donnafugata, Sicily
Crisp and fruity, with notes of white peaches and grapefruits combined with
hints of aromatic herbs.
Glicine
Vini Corvo, Sicily
This lively and light wine is produced from typical Sicilian varieties processed
using delicate techniques. The freshness, flavours and low alcohol levels make
this the wine to enjoy at every occasion.
Maria Costanza Inzolia, Chardonnay
Vini Milazzo, Sicily
A dry and harmonious wine, with a good acidity, evocative of the aroma
sensed by the nose.
La Segreta Bianco
Planeta, Sicily
Aromas of citrus, pineapple, white peach well balanced between them. Fresh
and balanced, successful balance between acidity, flavour and volume, never
excessive. Final full and aromatic.
Etna Bianco
Planeta, Sicily
Straw yellow with a green hue. Aromas of almond, honey and melon are just a
few of the notes that immediately emerge. The palate exhibits flavours of
peach, ripe mango and prickly pear, making this an easy drinking wine.
‘La Cala’ Vermentino di Sardegna
Sella e Mosca, Sardegna
A light wine with outbursts of marine salt frames heralded fruit, to finish on a
long drawn out note of softness.
FRANCE
Chablis
Albert Bichot, Burgundy
This is a benchmark pure Chablis – classic and good value. It show clean,
subtle apples and cream on the nose. The palate is crisp subtle, lively and firm
with stony notes and even a touch of nettles.
Chablis ‘Domaine de Vaudon’
Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy
An elegant wine. Brilliant colour, with hints of green. Typical Chablis nose,
where aromas of citrus, fern and even salty sensations predominate. On the
palate: vigorous and lively, but in a soft mode. A lot of finesse and balance
Chablis 1er Cru ‘Domaine Long Depaquit’
Albert Bichot, Burgundy
Pale lemon in colour with green hue. The nose shows pure citrus and orchard
fruits. The palate has a crushed sea-shell minerality and a rich creaminess, all
balanced with crackling acidity and a long finish.
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Chassagne Montrachet
Albert Bichot, Burgundy
Golden in colour with green highlights. Lovely floral bouquet on the nose with
aromas of hot croissant or brioche and candied lemon. Over time the nose will
develop nuances of spice and roasted hazelnut. Bold yet elegant on the palate,
fleshy and well-balanced. Long on the finish with gingerbread and floral
notes.
Pouilly Fuisse
Joseph Faiveley, Burgundy
Ripe, supple and of medium body, this classic expression of Pouilly Fuisse
shows vibrant Chardonnay fruit flavours with notes of melon and minerals,
gently touché with oak, ending in a fresh, silky finish.
‘Le Champs de Cris’ Pouilly Fume’
Domaine Millet, Loire
The aromatic, floral and smoked nature of the Sauvignon grape variety is the most
dominant aspect of this charming wine. It displays its elegance, fruitiness and
roundness and is very persistent in the mouth.
Sancerre
Pascal Jolivet, Loire
The wine is well balanced, archetypal Sancerre with much smoothness and
elegance in flavour. The terroir is evident by the mineral characteristics and it
should evolve slowly.
‘Sirius’ Bordeaux Blanc – Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Maison Sichel, Bordeaux
The Sauvignon charms the nose with its aromas of white blossom, citrus fruit
and lychee, while the Sémillon provides creamy, rounded extract enlivened by
a refreshing acidity which adds minerality to the finish. Very long finish with
tropical fruit and mango on the back-of-palate.
Blanc de Lynch Bages
Chateau Lynch Bages, Pauillac, Bordeaux
2009 Blanc de Lynch-Bages, combines citrus and peach aromas with an elegant
touch of oak. The wine starts out very crisp and explosive on the palate,
developing a voluptuous flavour with a fresh, understated, mineral aftertaste.
Cotes du Rhone Blanc
E. Guigal, Rhone Valley
On the nose are notes of white flowers and white peach. A fruity, fine and rich
palate which is fresh and crisp. A complete wine; elegant and well balanced.
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Mont Redon, Rhone Valley
White fruit, floral and citrus aromas introduce a perfect balance between
richness and acidity with intense, ripe fruit and a clean, voluminous finish.
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Eclipse Blanc
Domaine L’ Ostal Cazes, Minervois La Liviniere
The colour is pale and brilliant, with subtle green glints. A very complex nose
displays a pear perfume mingling with notes of aniseed, fruit jelly and white
blossom. Agitation releases aromas of melon jam. On the palate, the attack is
supple and extremely fresh, the acidity present adding to the richness of this
subtle, elegant wine.
Gewurztraminer
Hugel, Alsace
Graceful, charming perfume and aromas, from fresh-cut roses to the most
mystic of oriental spices. Silky, supple, soft and seductive, yet still dry and
refreshing, it has body and structure, with an aromatic finish of juicy,
flavourful grapes.
AUSTRIA
Gruner Veltiner
Hopler, Burgenland
Pale green colour, with apple and a hint of apricot over subtle leafy notes on
the nose, along with mineral and tobacco nuances.
Riesling
Hopler, Burgenland
Brilliant greenish-yellow colour. Mineralic slate tones and peach fragrance
with ripe orange overtones on the nose. A Lively fresh palate defined by
minerality and spice.
GERMANY
Riesling
Blue Fish
Smooth and dry, this harmonious Riesling bursts with alluring aromas and
flavour of fresh apricots and ripe peaches.
SPAIN
‘Colegiata’ Toro Blanco
Bodegas, Farina, Toro
A unique wine in the region made entirely from Malvasia grapes. . A clean,
fresh, fruit forward, juicy, aromatic white with great lively acidity. Green
apples, mineral notes and a touch of peach lead to a very pleasant finish.
LEBANON
Chateau Marsyas Blanc
Chateau Marsyas, Bekaa Valley
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay with notes of white fruits such
as peach and apple with honeysuckle notes and light oak.
SYRIA
Domaine de Bargylus Blanc
Domaine de Bargylus, Al-Ansariyah Mountains
This is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Full and super clean and
bright, mineral aromas with distinct notes of lime and mint, opulent on the
palate followed by a pleasant acidity, with a great finesse and freshness.
ISRAEL
Chardonnay
Clos de Gat, Judean Hills
The wine has a fine and brilliant pale yellow colour. On the nose it is gently
elegant and complex, with hints of spice, orange blossoms and citrus fruits. On
the palate its displays freshness, good acidity and a harmonious balance
between fruit and oak, with a long lingering finish
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sutter Home Chardonnay
Trinchero Wines, California
Crisp and fresh, our Chardonnay wine boasts an impressive line-up of
flavours, leaving a lasting palate impression. Smooth, rich, and creamy tones
combine with fresh fruit flavours for a long and luxurious aftertaste.
ARGENTINA
‘Alamos’ Torrontes
Catena Zapata Winery, Mendoza
This wine has a very light colour. The nose is very subdued and muted, with a
little hint of floral soap. In the mouth, it is a very light wine with a bit of lemon
rind and grapefruit flavour.
CHILE
‘35 South’ Chardonnay Reserva
Vina San Pedro, Curico Valley
A very fruity wine on the nose, with tropical fruit aromas, such as banana and
pineapple, along with light sweet notes from its aging in wood, which add
complexity to the wine. A very soft and concentrate wine on the palate, with a
good acidity delivering freshness and persistence.
‘Cefiro’ Sauvignon Blanc Reserva
Vina Casablanca, Casablanca Valley
This Sauvignon Blanc is a bright greenish-yellow with a broad range of
aromas such as notes of jasmine and jalapeño along with citrus and tropical
fruit. The refreshing well-balanced, perfectly integrated palate shows its
impressive acidity and a quite long finish.
URUGUAY
SOUTH AFRICA
Sauvignon Blanc
KWV, Western Cape
This elegant and complex Sauvignon Blanc exudes gooseberry, tropical and
floral aromas on the nose. Its palate is fine and zesty with mineral undertones.
The finish is fresh and lingering.
Chenin Blanc
Simonsig. Stellenbosh
On the nose the wine shows intense tropical fruit salad flavours, with
beautiful hints of apricot, ripe pears and kiwi fruit. On the palate it shows
freshness with a natural acidity, intense fruit flavours and a lingering fresh
finish.
AUSTRALIA
Chenin Blanc
Brown Brothers, Victoria
Vibrant clarity in the glass. The nose displays prominent tropical fruits with a
hint of ripe pears. The wine is mouth filling with just a hint of sweetness, with
excellent fruit weight including hints of tropical fruits and melon flavours. The
wine has a crisp, clean finish.
Weighbridge Chardonnay
Peter Lehmann, South Australia
Sourced from premium South Australian vineyards with a vibrant flavour of
peach and citrus in a well-rounded easy drinking style.
Bin 777 Savignon Blanc, Semillon
Wyndahm Estate, South Australia
On the nose this wine has notes of freshly cut grass with a distinct citrus
character and hints of gooseberry. On the palate, Semillon adds a distinctive
lemongrass character which gives the palate a fresh, crisp acidity, while the
Sauvignon Blanc creates softer, more subtle tropical fruits tat linger.
NEW ZEALAND
Sauvignon Blanc ‘Vineyard Selection’
Mansion House Bay, Marlborough
Straw green. Gooseberry, redcurrant and lemon aromas, full and assertive on
the nose and palate. Medium to full-bodied with vibrant acidity intertwined
with crisp fruits. Finishes with a zesty, long finish.
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Riesling ‘Vineyard Selection’
Mansion House Bay, Marlborough
Highly aromatic, displaying lively grapefruit and citrus characters. Medium
bodied and intensely varietal in character, dripping with green apple, lime and
grapefruit flavours with subtle hints of honey and finishing with a steely,
mineral streak.
JAPAN
Koshu
Magrez-Aruga, Katsunuma
Rounded, pure and fruity on the nose. The palate is very fruity with a citrusy
edge and a hint of pithiness. Some sweetness filling out the mid-palate.
Attractive fruit with a touch of mandarin.
ROSE’ WINES
MALTESE ISLANDS
Blush Rose’
Camilleri Wines, Malta
A fusion of locally grown Merlot and Syrah grapes gives this wine an enticing
fragrance of fresh strawberries and a lightly floral breeze. Relish its dry tang of
strawberry crush and delight in its stylish, hip medium-bodied palate.
Fenici Syrah Rose’
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Fenici Rose’ is crafted from a fruity blend of Malta-grown international
varieties, all sustainably farmed and gently vinified under Meridiana’s
exacting standards. The resulting wine is characterised by fresh, natural red
berry flavours.
ITALY
‘Mea Rosa’ Vermentino Nero Rosato
Cantine Lunae, Golfo dei Poeti, Liguria
Intense pink-coloured rse’ recalling pomegranate nuances. Its bouquet is
characterized by notes of red fruit, wild strawberries and hints of spices. The
mouth confirms the smells perceived, enriched by a good freshness and
minerality.
Aglianico Rosato
Vinosia, Campania
A powerful rose’ made from Aglianico 100% from Taurasi area. Pale with hint
of orange, well rounded and scented. Delicate and distinctive.
FRANCE
Rose d’ Anjou
Barton & Guestier, Loire
A highly aromatic wine with touches of sweet red fruits and spices.
Ostal Cazes Rose’
Domaine L’ Ostal Cazes, Minervois La Liviniere
The colour is very pale, brilliant and slightly pink. The very complex,
tremendously delicate nose is a subtle blend of rose petals, pomegranate and
tropical fruits. On the palate, the attack is supple, light and fresh. A lingering
finish with a pleasing sweetness accompanies the fresh pomegranate aromas
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
‘Gallo Family’ White Zinfandel
E & J Gallo, California
Our White Zinfandel combines crisp refreshment with bright fruit. You’ll taste
flavours of fresh strawberry and hints of sweet, white peach.
RED WINES
HOUSE WINE
Palazzo Preca Syrah
A soft, mellow red wine, medium bodied and easy to drink.
MALTESE ISLANDS
Medina Sangiovese
Delicata, Malta
A soft, spicy wine with aromas and flavours of red forest fruits mixed with
black pepper. Made entirely from Maltese Sangiovese grapes, this medium
bodied wine is packed with juicy ripe fruits that make it a good all-rounder.
Medina Syrah, Carignan, Grenache
Delicata Winery
A skilful blend of three complementary grape varieties. The fruity, robust
concentration of the Syrah, the spiciness of the Grenache and the colour and
aroma of the Carignan. Combined, they produce this easy drinking, soft, fruity
red wine.
Gran Vin de Hauteville Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Delicata, Malta
A full-bodied, fruit packed blend of Shiraz which fills out the middle palate
which is dominated by blackcurrant flavours of the Cabernet Sauvignon
grapes. This barrel matured, robust wine has good length and an elegant
finish.
Gran Cavalier Syrah
Delicata, Malta
A rich, robust, velvety red wine produced entirely from Malta grown grapes
handpicked from individual pocket sized vineyards. This gamey style of hot
climate Syrah has been matured and softened in French oak barriques.
Caravaggio Cabernet Sauvignon
Marsovin, Malta
A dry, full-bodied wine, with a deep ruby colour, aromas and flavours of a
black fruit character of blackcurrants and blueberries rounded with high levels
of tannin.
Carvaggio Merlot
Marsovin, Malta
A medium bodied, dry red wine with a purple, ruby colour with a red soft
fruit character of plums and raspberries, combined ripe soft velvety tannins.
Primus Gellewza, Shiraz
Marsovin, Malta
Primus is characterized by a deep ruby purple colour and an intense aromatic
bouquet. Lingering aromas of dried fruits and amarena cherries marrying well
with new French oak barrel flavours of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg leaving
a velvety off dry finish.
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Cheval Franc
Marsovin, Malta
A medium-bodied wine, with a peppery herbaceous aroma, typical of the
Cabernet Franc variety, which dominates this wine.
Antonin Noir
Marsovin, Malta
Antonin is a medium bodied red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Cabernet Franc varieties. Full fruit flavours of ripe blackberries, cherries and
blueberries make this wine very enjoyable in its youth while the backbone and
structure provide it with ample ageing potential.
Marnisi
Marsovin, Malta
It is a full-bodied complex red wine of great character with a strong
Mediterranean terroir. The limited quantities produced are aged in French oak
barriques for 12 months. Enjoy aromas of spice, raspberry, cherry, currant,
fresh herbs and a touch of oak. Its strong structure and backbone gives it the
potential to age well.
‘Fenici’ Merlot, Syrah
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Fenici Syrah & Merlot is crafted from a tasteful blend of Syrah and Merlot
grapes resulting in a soft ripe cherry-plum and peppery spice flavour
enhanced by light oak nuances.
‘Melqart’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Made from an artful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, Melqart
is characterised by mellow ripe berry flavours.
‘Bel’ Syrah
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Made from Syrah grapes, Bel is characterised by soft, silky, prune and peppery
spice flavours.
‘Nexus’ Merlot
Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta
Made from Merlot grapes, Nexus is characterised by tender, ripe, cherry plum
flavours.
‘Contrada’ Syrah
San Niklaw Estate, Malta
Complex and multifaceted with dark red fruit notes and spice on a
background of elegant oak aromas. A rich mouth feel with concentrated spicy
fruit balanced delicately with oak aromas and soft tannins giving a ripe and
round mouthful of delicious Mediterranean warmth.
‘Desptach’ Sangiovese
San Niklaw Estate, Malta
Ruby red in colour, this is an elegant wine aged in French oak. On the nose
and on the palate one can notice generous red fruit notes intertwined with
herby and spicy notes.
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Victoria Heights Merlot
Delicata, Gozo
A full flavoured, robust fruity red wine produced from selected pocket sized
family run vineyards. Elegant, austere and full of character and flavour.
‘Ulysses’ Syrah
Marsovin, Gozo
A full bodied ruby red wine that is very delicate on the palate, with soft
tannins and fruity aromas reminiscent of raspberries and plums.
ITALY
Montefalco Rosso
Arnaldo Caprai, Umbria
Sweet red cherries, flowers, tobacco, spices and liquorice. Medium Structure
‘Collepiano’ Sagrantino di Montefalco
Arnaldo Caprai, Umbria
Heady aromas of orange and herbs with echoes of Kurkuma spice. Silky, long,
with a fine, tantalizing finish.
‘Tasmorcan’ Barbera d’ Asti
Elio Perrone, Piedmont
Ruby red in colour offering a delightful nose of red berries, cherries, violets
and fresh oak. Medium in body with perfect acidity and soft tannins. It offers
intense flavours of raspberries, cherries, vanilla and spice.
Barbera d’ Alba
Pio Cesare, Piedmont
The Barbera grapes grown in the Barolo area, give full structure, plummy and
complex flavour, with spicy and ripe fruit, blackberry aroma and a hint of
toasted tobacco. It ages quite well.
‘Il Bricco’ Barbaresco
Pio Cesare, Piedmont
Powerful and structured, rich in ripe fruit, opulent, spicy and with a very long
life. Produced in small quantities and only in excellent vintages.
Barolo
Pio Cesare, Piedmont
A classic Barolo. Excellent structure and harmony, mild tannins and balanced
fruit. It is immediately approachable, but it has a very long ageing potential.
‘Prunotto’ Barolo
Antinori – Prunotto, Piemonte
This Barolo is matured for two years in French oak casks and is bottled and
aged for one year. This wine has a garnet red colour with ample and complex
aromas of violets and berry fruit. It has a good structure and body which
compliments a velvety and very well balanced flavour.
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Gattinara
Torraccia Del Piantavingna, Piemonte
Garnet red verging on orange. Fine and pleasant on the nose with a hint of
violets. Dry, harmonious with a lightly tannic aftertaste. This Nebbiolo has
been aged for three years in oak and if stored properly can be enjoyed for
twenty years after harvest.
Valpolicella Classico
Masi, Veneto
Well balanced, full bodied and velvet smooth with the right tannin balance
and acidity.
‘Morandina’ Ripasso della Valpolicella Superiore
Pra’, Veneto
Aromas and a pleasant sensation of black pepper, crisp cherries as well as
blackberry and raspberry jam. On the palate it has good acidity. There is
harmony between the spiciness and the vibrant fruit that is balanced by fine,
yet persistent, tannins.
‘Costasera’ Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Masi, Veneto
A very dark ruby red appearance. Aromas of baked fruit, plums and cherries
on the nose. Fruity tastes with hints of coffee and cocoa on the palate. Very
well balanced.
‘Costasera’ Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
Masi, Veneto
Opaque ruby red appearance. A nose of plums and backed cherries with hints
of toasted coffee. On the palate the wine is majestic and elegant with flavours
of cherries preserved in spirit and bitter cocoa. An attractively long finish.
‘Luna Selvatica’ Cabernet Sauvignon
La Tosa, Emilia Romagna
A very structured still red wine born of classic Bordeaux grapes developed in
a unique personal way. This is a concentrated, powerful wine, elegant and
smooth with a composed character.
‘Sabazio’ Rosso di Montepulciano
Antinori – Tenuta La Braccesca, Tuscany
The Wine shows ripe fruit on the nose along with notes of tobacco and spice.
One the palate, the cherry and blackberry fruit is felt along with balanced
tannins which give the wine suppleness and elegance. The finish is long and
mineral in flavour.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Gattavecchi, Tuscany
Intense yet delicate with hints of ripe plum blended with notes of spice. The
flavour is rich, harmonious, complex and elegant.
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Rosso di Montalcino
Silvio Nardi, Tuscany
Intense ruby red colour. Assertive aroma with hints of ripened fruits alongside
anise spicy component. Presents itself as warm, soft and full on the palate;
firmly structured with a strong but velvety, non-aggressive presence of
tannins. Good length.
Brunello di Montalcino
Silvio Nardi, Tuscany
Intense ruby red colour with garnet highlights. Clean, sophisticated, intense
and complex aroma, rich in evolved overtones, with hints of anise, ripe wild
berries and a light touch of vanilla. Warm with supple tannins, great structure,
good length and considerable aging capacity.
Brunello di Montalcino
Castello Banfi, Tuscany
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Bouquet ethereal, wide, light vanilla.
On the palate it is full, soft, velvety and intense with sensations of liquorice,
spices and vanilla.
Chianti
Castello di Querceto, Tuscany
A typical example of approachable Chianti. Brilliant ruby red appearance,
youthful, with scents of ripe red fruits, medium bodied with light, smooth
tannins.
‘Peppoli’ Chianti Classico
Antinori, Tuscany
Ruby red in colour, this wine is characterized by note of cheery fruit well
amalgamated with chocolate and vanilla from oak aging. On the palate the
wine shows much Sangiovese character with soft and silky tannins and a good
persistence on the finish and aftertaste.
‘Il Picchio’ Chianti Classico Riserva
Castello di Querceto, Tuscany
A wine with a clear and intense ruby red colour and an aroma that lies
between cherry, strawberry and plum. The palate is round, with hints of
tannins that are well distributed.
‘Caroso’ Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Riserva
Citra Vini, Abruzzo
Typical purple hues of Montepulciano, garnet rims, elegant and powerful
flavour. Seduce with complex aroma that ranges from balsamic aromas with
spicy notes.
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Primitivo
Vinosia, Campania
The pleasantness as you drink is exceptional. The texture is broad and rich
with lasting flavours of blackberry and wild flower honey.
‘Neromora’ Aglianico Irpinia
Vinosia, Campania
Rich aromas of plum, cocoa and dried cherries with quite lovely oregano and
sage notes adding depth and pleasure to the nose. The palate is soft and
savoury with superb structure. The flavours replays are very impressive.
Aglianico
Mastro Berardino, Campania
Ruby red with violet rim. Persistent hints of amarena cherries, wild blackberry
with delightful toasted flavours. On the palate it is soft and elegant with
suggestions of berry and strawberry jam. Outstanding with red meats and
cheeses.
‘Radici’ Taurasi
Mastroberardino, Campania
Ruby red. Bouquet is full with cherry, plum, raspberry and strawberry aromas
supported by spiced pepper and clove. Warming, well-structured and smooth
with refined tannins and a background of fruit and spices.
Primitivo del Salento
Vinosia, Apulia
The grapes grown in this climate mature fully giving a wine of ample and
various spectrums of fragrances: woodland, intense drops of blackberry
coloured with crushed damsons.
Salice Salentino Riserva
Leone de Castris, Apulia
Ruby red in colour with garnet red reflections upon ageing. Intense, delicate
bouquet; dry, harmonious and warm flavour.
‘Sedara’ Nero d’ Avola
Donnafugata, Sicily
The ruby-red color is rounded out by lively garnet reflections. The impact on
the nose is intense with sensations of tobacco, spices and mineral notes. In the
mouth, the wine is balanced with fruity flavours, mainly blackberries and
cherries. Persistent finish.
‘Tancredi’ Nero d’ Avola, Cabernet, Sauvignon
Donnafugata, Sicily
An elegant and full-bodied red wine, its bouquet settle on notes of liquorice,
cocoa, black currant, berries with a hint on mint.
‘Mille E Una Notte’ Nero d’ Avola
Donnafugata, Sicily
A noble version of Nero d' Avola with a dense ruby-red colour. The
enthralling bouquet calls attention to mature and sweet but not cooked scents
and balsamic and floral notes of violets with a light trace of tobacco at the
close. A wine with a big structure and a remarkable personality.
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Maria Costanza Nero d’ Avola
Vini Milazzo, Sicily
Rich and complex. Fruity like a Marasca cherry and cherries in spirit, evolving
into dominant balsamic scents where liquorice and wild mint are recognizable.
Warm and enveloping, with a very soft and ripe tannin to make it velvety and
persistent.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Planeta, Sicily
This is the wine that best highlights the characteristics of the terroir. The
tannins are never overpowering. Supple with a long finish due more to its
freshness than its concentration.
‘La Segreta’ Rosso
Planeta, Sicily
Ruby red with purple reflections bursting with fruit; mulberry, plum and ripe
pomegranate and delicate Mediterranean spices.
Cannonau di Sardegna ‘Riserva’
Sella e Mosca, Sardegna
Slightly ‘gamey’ in its first year, it matures into an elegant and complex
bouquet with a distinct aroma of violets. Warm, dry and harmonious, with
plumy fruit flavours and oak overtones. Matured 3 years in large
Slavonian oak.
FRANCE
Beujolais Villages
George Duboeuf, Burgundy
Complex nose with red and blackberry aromas. Smooth tannins and
harmonious balance.
Nuits Saint Georges
Albert Bichot, Burgundy
Ruby red with raspberry coloured highlights. The nose opens up to aromas of
forest undergrowth and mushroom as well as notes of red fruit. On the palate,
this delicately oaked wine features notes of gingerbread and cherry with
harmonious balance. The finish is long and intensely aromatic, evocative of
red fruit and spices.
Mercurey 1er Cru
Albert Bichot, Burgundy
Bursting with vibrant ruby red colour, our Mercurey Premier Cru is fresh, fine
and fragrant. Slightly oaked notes of black fruit on the nose, along with violet,
blueberry, blackberry and liquorice. Fleshy and velvety on the palate with
flavours of strawberry and vanilla. Highly aromatic finish.
‘Sirius’ Bordeaux Rouge – Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Maison Sichel, Bordeaux
Beautifully brilliant wine with deep purple tints. The expressive, generous
nose of overripe black fruits develops roasted notes, denoting ageing in fine
quality oak. Harmonious, chewy attack opens up to reveal an elegantly
structured, smooth wine with crunchy fruit and a hint of vanilla and coffee on
the back-of-palate.
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Chateau Le Vieux Serestin
Medoc, Bordeaux
This wine has aromas of plum, blackcurrant, spices and tobacco leaf. It is dry,
silky and smooth.
Chateau Bonalgue
Pomerol, Bordeaux
The generosity of Merlot on this early-ripening terroir brings an exuberant
expression to the wine; ripe grapes bring a silky, velvety texture in the mouth
and a strikingly aromatic nose.
Chateau Mondotte Bellisle
Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Very studious, meticulous winemaking is behind the reputation of this
Chateau guaranteed to make beautifully balanced, vibrantly fruity St Emilion.
Chateau Baffort
1er Cotes de Blaye, Bordeaux
A beautiful red garnet colour. The nose offers red fruit aromas. The wine, is
round and supple in the mouth with a raspberry finish.
Cotes du Rhone Rouge
E. Guigal, Rhone Valley
Intense red colour, this full-bodied wine displays rich tannins with touches of
fresh red and black fruits with spicy flavours on the palate.
Chateauneuf du Pape
Monte Redon, Rhone Valley
The Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge has a pleasant violet
dark hue. The nose shows great complexity with blackberries fruits and
toasted aromas. The mouth starts with a dense and firm but very classic tannic
structure. This wine is very well-balanced and finished on notes of smoky
hints.
‘Estibalis’
Domaine L’ Ostal Cazes, Minervois
A blend of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache. This wine has an intense, deep
garnet colour. Aromas of strawberry and blackcurrant accompanied by subtle
floral notes such as honeysuckle. A supple, full-bodied attack reveals an
elegant tannic structure packed with smoothness and vivacity. The fresh finish
perfects the structure of this wine.
AUSTRIA
Pinot Noir
Hopler, Burgenland
Heady aromas of orange and herbs with echoes of Kurkuma spice. Silky, long,
with a fine, tantalizing finish.
SPAIN
Sangre de Toro
Torres, Catalunya
Characterized by complex Mediterranean aromas and notes of spices, soft red
fruits and liquorice.
Rioja Reserva
Bodegas Carlos Serres, Rioja
A well rounded and harmonious wine, with a very deep and elegant bouquet.
It has a clean, complex nose. A powerful an full-bodied red wine.
Priorat
Bernard Magrez – Herencia del Padri, Priorat
A bright dense coloured wine. The nose offers cocoa and grilled chestnut
aromas. The wine is elegant and well balanced, with strong yet harmonious
tannins and chocolate flavours on the finish.
PORTUGAL
Douro
Roquette & Cazes, Douro
Very dark core with bright violet rim. A nose of fresh wild fruits, and violets,
with a soft toasty hint from the wood ageing, evoking cocoa. Palate is full
bodied, refreshing acidity, black fruits, and silky round tannins that
complements the wine’s structure. Very long and complex, with real elegance.
LEBANON
Chateau Marsyas Rouge
Chateau Marsyas, Bekaa Valley
Chateau Marsyas is characterized by a dark colour and a deep purple
reflection. We can detect the scent of black fruit and pepper with a liquorish
touch. The wine develops itself on the palate with power and softness. The
tannins are tightened and perfectly coated leaving the sensation of round and
sensual forms.
SYRIA
Domaine de Bargylus Rouge
Domaine de Bargylus, Al-Ansariyah Mountains
A blend of 40% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot. Dark and
powerful colour with black cherry hints. Black fruits aromas, with fine notes of
leather and white pepper. Full and silky on the palate with rich yet well
rounded tannins. Long finish along with spicy notes.
ISRAEL
“Har’ el” Syrah
Clos de Gat, Judean Hills
A classic, aromatic mix of dried cherries, dark chocolate, crushed flowers and
leather notes. The palate has a dusty powdery texture with juicy flavours of
red cherries, exotic spices, cigar box and espresso. Great acidity and a long
smooth finish
MOROCCO
‘Kahina’ Grenache, Syrah
Bernard Magrez, Guerrouana
Complex nose with red fruit and spices, prune and figs. In the mouth it has a
powerful attack that is full bodied and that keeps its strength on the palate.
The wood aromas are very well integrated, with a long after taste. It boasts a
perfect balance.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sutter Home Merlot
Trinchero Wines, California
This wine exhibits a fresh black cherry aroma, with hits of tobacco and herbal
spice. Medium-bodied, with smooth texture and moderate tannins, it boasts
attractive, smoky black cherry and spice flavours, excellent structure, and a
long rich finish.
ARGENTINA
Malbec Riserva
Familia Pichot, Mendoza
A concentrated, deep-violet, cherry-flavoured oak aged Malbec. It has
remarkable complexity and length, due to the careful selection of grapes in the
vineyard and again in the winery.
CHILE
’35 South’ Merlot Reserva
Vina San Pedro, Lontue Valley
Spicy and fruity aromas in combination deliver a full character wine. Very
concentrated on the palate, along a great softness and a long final persistence.
‘Vitral’ Merlot Reserva
Vina Maipo, Rapel Valley
Deep dark red colour. Attractive fruit aromas of cherries, currants and plums.
It is a soft but well-structured wine with a fulfilling texture, hints of cassis and
spices and a touch of toasted oak.
‘Vitral’ Syrah Reserva
Vina Maipo, Rapel Valley
This is a bright dark ruby red wine with attractive aromas of dark plums,
blackberry and chocolate with soft hints of vanilla. Mouth filling finish.
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’35 South’ Shiraz Reserva
Vina San Pedro, Lontue Valley
Outstanding blackberry, black pepper and fleshy aromas. A very powerful
wine on the palate, round and very persistent.
‘Cefiro’ Carmenere Reserva
Vina Casablanca, Rapel Valley
A deep and dark, highly concentrated ruby coats the inside of the wine glass
and fills the nose with aromas of dried figs and blueberries. It approaches the
palate with acid up front and a finish of sweet paprika, rounded out by
smooth tannins.
URUGUAY
Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Casa Magrez de Uruguay, Juanico
This wine is quite rare both because of the quality of this particular bottling
showing excellent ripe fruit and with a long lasting finish.
SOUTH AFRICA
Shiraz
KWV, Western Cape
A dark red wine with aromas of lifted, fresh, red berry fruits that are
supported by spicy oak.
Pinotage
Simonsig, Stellenbosh
Deep black cherry hue with a Persian undercoat. Voluptuous nose displaying
sweet raspberry aromas intertwine with layers of delicious plum and berry
fruit. The quality and evolution of the tannins preserve the sweet charming
flavours leaving a dry finish.
AUSTRALIA
Bin 555 Shiraz
Wyndham Estate, South Eastern Australia
A full bodied wine with a rich mid palate seamlessly supported by fine
velvety tannins and oak nuances.
Pinot Noir ‘Foggy Hill Vineyard
Tapanappa, South Australia
Medium to light in colour and cerise in hue. The aromas are delicate and
exotically fragrant of Campari, cherries and five-spice with a richer mulberry
component. The flavours are delicate sweet and spicy and are balanced against
the tannin and acid without the interference of alcohol. The tannins are
significant, but soft and savoury.
NEW ZEALAND
Pinot Noir
Babich Winery, Marlborough
Aromas of wild strawberry and cherry. Dark cedar notes with a hint of mint
and dried herbs. Ripe, medium weight and good volume with fine tannins and
spicy length - finishing with dark fruits and savoury cedar.
SPARKLING WINES
Gellewza Frizzante
Delicata, Malta
A fruity, crisp, semi-sparkling medium dry rose made entirely from the
Maltese indigenous grape. Its constant stream of fizz pushes up strawberry
bouquet and flavour.
Cassar de Malte Brut
Cassar de Malte en Magnum (1.5lt)
Marsovin, Malta
Malta’s only Brut made using the ‘Methode Traditionnelle’. Its bouquet is
typically complex with lingering floral and fruity notes. It is rich, full in taste
and complemented by its pleasant natural sparkle.
‘Principessa Gavia Perlante’ Gavi
Banfi, Piedmont
Pale straw colour. Intense fruit forward with hints of pineapple and apple.
Crisp with gentle acidity and slightly bitter, balanced finish.
Prosecco Extra Dry
Valdo, Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy
Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Typical mildly fruity bouquet
reminiscent of ripe apples and acacia flower. On the palate it is decidedly
fruity with a bright and zesty finish.
Prosecco
Botter, Veneto, Italy
Pale white colour, fresh and fruity flavour.
Prosecco Brut
Col Vetoraz, Valdobbiadene, Vento, Italy
Fine and aromatic bouquet, dry and intense to the taste, very harmonious.
Prosecco Extra Dry
Col Vetoraz, Valdobbiadene, Vento, Italy
Pale straw yellow in color, with a fine mousse. Its bouquet displays good
intensity and is slightly aromatic, with hints of rennet apples. It has very soft
fruit on the palate, supported by good acidity and tanginess and an easydrinking style.
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Prosecco Cartizze Superiore
Col Vetoraz, Valdobbiadene, Vento, Italy
On the nose the wine is intense and delicate of mature fruits and flowers;
while the taste is silky, full and aromatic.
‘Valsera’ Malvasia Dolce di Castelnuovo Don Bosco
Terredavino, Piedmont, Italy
Very light cherry pink colour. Its bouquet is distinctive, releasing delicious
scents of raspberry and blackberry. Palate is crisp and lightly sweet, with a
lingering mousse.
CHAMPAGNE
Brut Imperiale Piccolo (18.75cl)
Brut Imperiale
Moet et Chandon
The Brut imperial is a balanced assemblage of the three grape varieties
disclosing a succession of elegant and harmonious sensations, a fresh
maturity, supple and refined lines, inspiring well-being and an emotion,
which is to be appreciated and shared.
Brut Reserve
Nicolas Feuillatte
Pale yellow with silver tinges, brilliant and crystal clear revealing a persistent
ribbon of delicate bubbles. Initially restrained, fresh white fruit aromas of
apple, pear and peach intermingle with curry and turmeric spices. As the
bouquet becomes more expressive, ripe fruit notes jostle for position. Clean on
the attack, elegant and complex, a delicate bead imparts freshness on the
finish.
Brut Rose’
Nicolas Feuillatte
Silver-tinged salmon-pink, with a steady ribbon of fine bubbles. Red fruit
aromas. Intense, developing notes of blueberry, blackcurrant and raspberry.
Delicate on the palate, fluid, underpinned by an extremely fine bead. Fruity
finish.
Dom Perignon
Moet et Chandon
The Bouquet spirals through a light-filled, floral softness to the gritty
minerality, evocative of candied fruit, plant life and exquisite camphor leaf
freshness, and finally plunges into darkness, spices and liquorice root. On the
palate, the wine still has a physical presence. It is striking and demanding,
tactile and vibrant rather than aromatic After an initial cloud of softness, we
hit a mineralised verticality that gradually opens out to suggest bitter, iodised
and saline nobility.
DESSERT WINES
MALTESE ISLANDS
Gran Vin de Hauteville Moscato (50cl)
Delicata, Malta
A deliciously golden sweet liqueur wine made from concentrated home-grown
Moscato grapes. This rich, opulent wine has a lovely honeyed nose with a wonderful,
marmalade flavour.
Guze’ Passito (50cl)
Marsovin, Malta
Guze passito is a naturally sweet, intense and complex red wine produced
from partially raisined, locally grown Shiraz grapes. Guze is reminiscent of
intense black fruit, chocolate aromas with sweet, spicy, jammy prune flavours.
ITALY
‘Nivole’ Moscato d’ Asti (37.5cl)
‘Nivole’ Moscato d’ Asti
Michele Chiarlo, Piedmont
The colour of this wine is deep yellow; the aroma is fruity and lingering,
reminiscent of acacia flowers. In the mouth it is aromatic, entirely matching
the taste of the grape.
‘La Gatta’ Moscato d’ Asti
Terredavino, Piedmont
Straw yellow or golden colour with green reflections. Characteristic, fragrant
with hints of fresh fruits. Taste is sweet, soft, gentle, good persistence, with an
inviting aroma.
‘Rosa Regale’ Brachetto d’ Acqui
Banfi, Piemonte
Lively pink mousse with a persistent perlage. Intense, aromatic with a hint of
roses. Soft and elegant with berry flavours and a hint of almond and nutmeg.
Torgiano Vin Santo
Lungarotti, Umbria
An amber-coloured passito wine with warm golden reflections, intense
aromatic notes that recall apricots, dried figs and white jam with hints of
honey and yellow flowers on the finish. The flavour presents a balanced sugar
concentration with slight citrus-like acidity and intense fruity notes; it has
lingering notes on the finish, with refined sweetness.
FRANCE
Chateau Saint Yves
1ers Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux
This wine has a golden yellow colour and displays floral notes of acacia, honey
and hazelnut. There is a perfect balance between freshness and richness.
OUR PRIVATE CELLAR
VINTAGE
Gran Maitre “Fra Jean Parisot del La Valette”
2003
Marsovin Ghajn Rihana Estate, Malta
A Clear, narrow pale ruby rim, (hint of garnet), deep ruby core. Developing
aromas of mineral, earthy, tar, creamy, sweet spice nuances of oak, vanilla,
cinnamon, kernel: nutty, almondy, coffee, black fruit: prunes and plums.
Palate is dry, medium acidity, medium level of tannins of a soft and ripe
nature, medium body, well integrated warming alcohol, soft juicy fruit and
complexities of oak, leather, juniper berries and nutmeg.
Gran Maitre “Fra Alof de Wignacourt”
2008
Marsovin Ghajn Rihana Estate, Malta
The 2008 vintage, contrary to the previous year, was characterised by
relatively cooler winter temperatures and exceptionally wet weather with the
January precipitation reaching a record 230.5mm. These conditions resulted in
an average yield of deeply coloured small berries, which produced a wellstructured and very concentrated full bodied wine characterised by its typical
intense fruity bouquet and velvety smooth tannins.
Chateau Leoville Barton
2000
2eme Grand Cru Classe’, Saint Julien, Bordeaux
The sun has left its mark on this vintage, setting off aromas like sparks: all
sorts of floral, balsamic and spicy smells, each more precise and expressive
than the last. In the palate, the full, plump, dense body leaves us with an
impression of tenderness, of generosity. A harmonious, complex and wellstructured wine with a lingering, supple finish.
Chateau Lascombes
2005
2eme Cru Classe’, Margaux, Bordeaux
Combining power and elegance and an unctuous and tannin-rich texture,
Château Lascombes is a complex wine. In its youth, it always has an
amazingly deep colour. On the palate, finesse and a rich texture combine with
very stylish fine-grained tannins.
Chateau Palmer
2006
3eme Cru Classe’, Margaux, Bordeaux
Nicely intense purple colour. Vigorous nose of red fruits and blackberries,
wood, mint, stone fruits, tobacco, moss and violet. Still very young, the palate
indicates lovely fruits, tight palpable tannins, heaps of freshness and solid
length. The material is there for this classic vintage Palmer to become the
epitome of elegance itself.
Chateau Lynch Bages
5eme Cru Classe’, Pauillac, Bordeaux
The dense purple-hued 2005 is still tannic, firm and young, with concentrated
blackberry and cassis fruit, beautiful ripeness, a full-bodied mouth feel and
undeniable youthfulness.
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Chateau Lynch Bages
2007
5eme Cru Classe’, Pauillac, Bordeaux
The wine rhymes with balance and subtlety. On the nose, the freshness of the
fruit stands out, finding subtle harmony with the wood. On the palate, it is
rounded, smooth and mellowed. The tannins are silky and very ripe. The
dazzling finish oozes with great class and is astonishingly long.
Chateau Angelus
2009
1er Grand Cru Classe’ A, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
Ch. Angélus’s 2009 is an extremely elegant wine with a lifted, floral hint to the
nose and dense, pure, concentrated liquid raspberry fruit on the palate. Very
fine, silky tannins add to the smooth, round mouth feel, all completed by a
long, sweet finish.
Chateau Canon
2007
1er Grand Cru Classe’, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
Natural berry fruit aromas. Medium weight. Supple on attack with mid-palate
sweetness and supple texture. Has freshness on the finish. Lacks some
intensity but a fine, harmonious wine.
Opus One
2010
Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California
Aromas of blackberry, rose petals, chocolate and espresso accentuate fruity
and earthy nuances. Round velvety tannins enrobe a silky texture with a
touch of minerality. The flavours of dark fruit are enhanced by the wellintegrated acidity. The acidity and tannin structure promise a very long life
ahead.
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