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Our Typical Wine List*

Red WIne 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle
Merlot, Concha y Toro, Central Valley, Chile 2007/8 (H)(C)
Unoaked with aromas of ripe berries and a hint of chocolate. Generous fruit flavour with very soft tannins.
£2.90 £3.90 £5.20 £15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Chile 2007/8 (H)(C)
From the sunny Central Valley, a deep intense colour with aromas of chocolate, tobacco and red fruits. Well balanced with smooth tannins and a subtle oak touch.
£2.90 £4.10 £5.30 £16.00
Pinotage, Isabelo Fairtrade, South Africa 2008 (C)
Delicate dark berry and banana flavours with well intergrated oak. Vanilla palate with a smooth long aftertaste.
£2.90 £3.90 £5.20 £15.00
Black Shiraz, Australia (B)
Vibrant in colour with fresh, succulent cherry and plum fruits.
£3.10 £4.50 £5.60 £17.00
Valpolicalla, Villa Mura, Italy 2007 (B)
Vibrant in colour with fresh, succulent cherry and plum fruits.
£3.30 £5.00 £6.60 £18.00
Pinot Noir, Reserva, Carmen, Chile 2009 (B)
Delicate and savoury with ripe strawberry and a hint of anise. A medium weight, juicy wine with a beautiful, balanced finish.
£3.30 £5.00 £6.60 £18.00
Rioja Crianza, Quasar, Spain 2007 (C)
Deep and intense garnet with fading edges. Classic Rioja character with sweet vanilla oak. Persistent and balanced.
£3.90 £5.60 £7.60 £21.00
Rioja Reserva, Alcorta, Spain 2004 (C)
Soft, firm fruit flavours mixed with intense vanilla and spicy flavours that deliver an elegant, smooth style.
- - - £25.00
Châteauneuf du Pape Le Palais des Papes, France 2007 (D)
Seductive aromas of spice and almost sweet, mature fruit. A most rounded, generous palate lifted by a warm vintage.
- - - £50.00
Pink WIne 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle
Merlot Rosé, Concha y Toro, Chile 2007/8 (H)(4)
Unoaked medium bodied with a very fruity flavour and mouth filling ripeness. Ideal on its own or as am aperitif.
£2.80 £3.90 £5.20 £15.00
Pinot Grigio Blush, delle Venezie, Italy 2006/7 (3)
A delicate pink colour, this elegant wine from Sartori has crisp, clean summer fruit flavours. Incredibly versatile.
£3.10 £4.50 £5.60 £17.00
Saint Clare Pinot Gris Rosé, New Zealand (3)
Pale salmon pink in colour, with fresh, red fruit aromas. Rich, soft red cherry and raspberry flavours, gentle acidity and clean finish.
£3.30 £5.00 £6.60 £18.00
White Wine 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc, Concha y Toro, Chile 2007/8 (H)(2)
Fresh, elegant aroma with fruity and citric notes. Ideal to drink on its own or to accompany fish and shellfish.
£2.90 £3.90 £5.20 £15.00
Chardonnay, South Africa (2)
Straw yellow with green tints. Subtle citrus fruit and apricot aromas, softened by ageing in oak barrels.
£2.90 £4.10 £5.30 £16.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Shelter Bay, New Zealand 2009 (3)
Intense and powerful aromas of gooseberry and passion fruit with a hint of nettle.
£3.10 £4.50 £5.60 £17.00
Pinot Grigio, Italy (2)
Zingy and fresh with a tongue tingling acidity. The perfect aperitif.
£3.10 £4.50 £5.60 £17.00
Rioja Blanco Alavesa, Montebuena, Spain 2007 (2)
Refreshing white Rioja with hints of lemon and toffee apple.
£3.10 £4.50 £5.60 £17.00
Viognier, Casa La Joya Reserve, Chile 2008 (2)
Brilliant yellow colour with creamy notes of ripe cherimoya. Very fresh on the nose with good balance and nice acidity.
£3.30 £5.00 £6.60 £19.00
Petit Chablis, Domaine Jean Durup, France 2006/7 (1)
Durup's Petit Chablis is close to his 1er Cru vines and produces a full flavoured wine of high quality.
- - - £35.00

Fizzy, Port & Pudding

Sparkling Wine & Champagne 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle
Prosecco, Trulli Brut, Italy (H)(2)
Elegantly fruity aromas of pear and apple. A smooth, fresh and well balanced wine.
£3.80 - - £20.00
Prosecco, di Conegliano DOC, Italy (2)
Carpene Malvoti, Veneto, Italy. Fine, dry and fruity. Light and easy - won't give you a headache!
£5.50 - - £29.00
Paul Langier
A robust dry champagne. Perfect for the impromptu celebration.
- - - £25.00
Princess Galitzine
A rare Blanc de Blanc.
- - - £45.00
Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial, France (1)
From the largest champagne house, a delicate medley of fresh fruits with nuances of brioche.
- - - £55.00
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, France (1)
Full bodied, rich and fruity with great elegance and a delightful long finish.
- - - £60.00
Bollinger Special Cuvee, France (1)
Bone dry, full bodied wine with classic biscuity finesse.
- - - £80.00
Port & Starboard   50ml ½Bottle Bottle
Barros Porto Colheita 2000 (E)
With a red straw colour, it presents delicate yet intense aromas of ripe red fruits, dry figs and some sense of wood.
  - - £80.00
Quady Starboard Batch 88, USA (E)
The blend is smooth and soft with a chocolate raisin character.
  £5.00 £18.00 £29.00
Pudding Wines     125ml ½Bottle
Monbazillac, France 2005 (8)
Sweet and delightful.
    £4.00 £21.00
Vin Santo del Chianti, Italy 1992 (7)
A crisp taste of dried figs, liquorices, caramel, honey, vanilla and hazelnuts. The flavors are intense and persistent.
    £5.10 £29.00

*Our wine list changes on a regular basis.


(H) Denotes House Wine; (1-9) and (A-E) Denote Taste:
1 = Very Dry White, 9 = Very Sweet White - A = Light Bodied Red, E = Full Bodied Red


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