Chile
3. Tocornal Sauvignon Blanc.
Elegant, expressive and dressed in a green-yellow shade of colour,this Sauviginon Blanc impresses with its citrus notes of grapefruit and green apple, which mingle in with herbal hints. In mounth, its freshness and balance specially stand out, along with its citric notes and pleasant mineral ending.
4 Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep[, impressive rubr-red colour,which suggests concentrated grapes harvested at the right momeent. Its nose is governed by pleasant notes of plum, raspberry and sweet spices, while on the palate chocolate and subtle hints of vanilla can be appreciated.
South Australia
5. Malle Point Cardonnay, Australia
The peach and melon flavours mingle with a smooth creamy character making the whole wine very attractive and mor-ish
6.Malle Point, Australia
The ful bodied palate shows generous ripe fruit characters with undervlving earthy tones and lingering sweet berry flavors. A touch of vanillin oak adds balance and softness to the long enjoyable finish
Rose Wines
7. Rose d'Anjou, Marquis de Goulain, Loire, France 6.50 Glass 26.00 Bottle
Soft fruity rose from long established producer. Clean reaspberry aromas and flavours with a hint of residual sugar and a pleasing rounded freshness. Makes a lovely aperitif or salad wine
Sparkling Wines
8. Prosecco Frizante (Semi-Sparkling) Maschio Dei Cavalieri NV, Italy 25.00 Bottle
Pale gold with a steady stream of bubbles. delicate aromas of pears and peaches with striking freshness and the crisp bite that is so typical of Prosecco in the finish.
White Wine Selection
Fruity Aromatic Whites
10. Chenin Blanc, Man Vintners, Paarl, South Africa 25.00
This is a wine with lively aromas, tropical fruits and melon with crisp bold citrus and tropical fruit flavours. Will compliment most fish, poultry and salad dishes but also excellent as an aperitif.
11. Viognier, Le Petit Jaboulet, South of France 25.00
Clear yellow with bright, limpid green hues. Very representative of the Viognier grape, with white fruit, peach and floral notes making this exuberant wine highly attractive.
12. Viura, Marques de Vittoria, Rioja 26.00
Pale straw yellow. Apples, lemons, white peaches - very fruity. The same fruit notes come through with a touch of citrus streak leading into a refreshing finish.
13. Gewurztraminer, Vineyard Creatures Hare Label, Pfalz, Germany 29.00
Let the racy hare add a little spice to your life. This fruity, floral white goes well with distinctively flavoured foods.
14. Riesling, Wynns Estate, Coonawarra, Australia 27.00
A good richness of fruit provides strength for the palate, with soft natural acidity. Grapefruit, lemon and lime flavours provide freshness and a lively finish with a delicate chalkiness adding persistence.
15. Pinot Grigio, Valis Agri, Trentino, Italy 28.00
A Pinot Grigio for Alpine Trentino, which is as crisp and refreshing as a mountain stream
16. Pinot Blanc, Trimbach, Alsace, France 29.00
One of the oldest and best regarded family wineries in Alsace, this wine is soft and peachy but bone dry, a versitile wine to enjoy by itself or with light foods.
17. Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Saint Hallett Poachers Blend, Australia 27.00
A flavour-packed modern white blend made by one of Barossa's top rated wineries. Smooth, it shows as an array of tropical fruit flavours and finishing with a twist of lime.
Full Bodied White Wines
18. MAcon Villages Chameroy, Louis Latour 26.00
A fine, rich but fresh, Chardonnay from Ireland's favourite Burgundy producer.
19. Chardonney, Navarro Correas Collection Privada, Argentina 26.00
A well-balanced Chardonnay with attractive citrus and pear fruit and an extra dimension of flavour from short oak aging.
20. Laforet, Joseph Drouhin, Bourgogne Blanc, France 30.00
A tyical with Burgundy that combines the smoothness of Macon with the crispness of Chablis.
21. Chablis, Joseph Drouhin, France 39.00
Established in Beaune since 1880, the Drouhin family is known as one of the best producers in Burgundy. Fragrantly fruity with hints of mint and lemongrass on a citrus base. Medium-bodied and fruity, flavpoursome, with mineral undertones and a long flinty aftertase.
Dry and Elegant Whites
22. Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Thomas Barton, Bordeaux Graves, France 26.00
A classic dry white that's perfect with seafood and lighter dishes made by a historic company started by Irishman Thomas Barton in france in 1725.
23. Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneburn, Marlborough, New Zealand 29.00
A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from a renowned producer, bursting with fruit and zesty freshness.
24. Sancerre, Domaine de a Vielle Fontaine, Loire, France 39.00
Lively, full and refreshing, it is dominated by flinty stones and chalk typical of fine Sancerre wines.
Rosι Wine Selection
25. Chateau de Sours Rose, Bordeaux, France 30.00
Like the dozy apprentice who fell asleep and invented Guinness, Esme Johnstone has chanced upon the best Rose in te world." This wine offers vivacious red berry fruit aromas, with hints of bubblegum and mouth-watering strawberies and cream on the palate. It is surprisingly full and rich, balanced by alovely refreshing acidity and a long dry finish.
Red Wine Selection
Fruity Reds
30. Pinotage, Man Vintners, Paarl, South Africa 25.00
Aromas of ripe plum and spices, it is mouth filling with red berry flavours and gentle tannins.
31. Bodegas Valcarlos Fortius Tempranillo 25.00
Vibrant berry and currant fruit with aromas off vanilla and a spice. a well balanced mix of dark friuit , vanilla from oak ageing and a lttle toast like spice with a good length
32. Nero d'Avola, Cusumano, Sicily, Italy 25.00
Brimming with youthful cherry and blackberry fruit. Plenty of rich fruit that echoes the nose plus a gentle spiciness, soft tannins allied to good length
33. Malbec, Navarro Correas Collection Privada, Mendoza, Argentina 27.00
Mendoza's classic grape is Malbec and here it shows its typically rich but mellow fruit flavours.
34. Salice Salentino, Castollo Monaci, Italy 25.00
Intense complex aromas of wild cherry conserve, dried plums, chocolate and vanilla. It is powerful with ripe dark fruit and spices.
Medium Dry Reds
35. Chianti, Gabbiano, Italy 26.00
Recommended by decanter magazine as a classic of its type, which is to say lighlt yfruity with a dash of spice.
36. Pinot Noir, Hunter's Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand 39.00
A medium-bodied Pinot Noir with balck cherry and plum flavours and subtle spice.
37. Laforet, Joseph Drouhin, Bourgogne Rouge, France 34.00
The nose offers effusive aromas of crushed berries (raspberry, redcurrant and blackcurrant come to mind). OIn the palate, the wine is full of charm and very pleasant to drink. fresh and fruity berry flavours with light and elegant tannins.
38. Barbera d'Asti, Calissano, Italy 25.00
A typical example of Barbera - a light to medium-bodied red, cherry-toned and refreshing.
39. Bordeaux Red, Thomas Barton 25.00
Benchmark red Bordeaux with intense fruity aromas and gentle spice and good length that goes well with a wide range of dishes.
40. Marques de Vittoria, Rioja Crianza, Spain 30.00
Classic Rioja with strawberries, warm spices and smooth, rounded finish.
Full Bodied Reds
41. Gran Hacienda C,"Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile 33.00
Rich aromas of ripe,red fruit and fragant spices dominate the bouguet. On the palate, it is a fresh,light bodied and elegant wine with a commanding fruity flavor roundeded out by soft tannins that give way to a pleasant and lingering finish.
42. Shiraz, Faith, St Hallett, Barossa, Australia 31.00
Raspberry, dark cherry and mocha aromas waft from the glass. Smooth and generous, with rich fruit, dark chocolate notes and a hint of vanilla oak spun seamlessly together.
43. Pezat, Bordeaux Superieur, France 38.00
"In Pezat [... Jonathon Malthus...] has achieved the seemingly impossible - a hugely enjoyable, finely constructed, over-delivering fruity Bordeaux Superieur at a New World-beating price. If this could be replicated across Bordeaux the region's troubles would be over." Sunday Business Post. Dark berry fruits overlaid with smokey, spicy oak. dense and round with generous fruit and a fine tannic flourish. A treat.
44. Marques de Murrieta, Rioja Reserva, Spain 44.00
Very aromatic - cassis, liquorice and tobacco notes with toasty and creamy overtones. Big and spicy with all the above coming through; strikingly pure in flavour and fine in texture with a long warming finish.
Dessert Wines
50. Muacat de Rivesaltses, Domaine Ferrer Ribiere 2006 24.00 Attactive nose of jasmine and apricots wit a hint of ginger. Sweet but not cloying, the palate is a rich combination of dried fruits and nuts wih a lovely texture.
51. Barton & Guestier Sauternes 2002 glass 9.00 350cl 17.00 Beguling intense mis#x of honeyed tropical fruit ,apricot and citrus marmalade . A beautifully balanced sweet wine with honeyed fruit flavours and a creamy exture and a cleansing citrus like finish.
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Selection
60. Prosecco Maschio Dei Cavalieri NV, Italy 33.00
Pale gold with a steady stream of small bubbles. Delicate aromas of pears and peaches with striking freshness. Subtle pear and peach flavours with the crisp bite that is so typical of Prosecco in the finish.
62. Taittinger Brut Reserve NV, France 75.00
Intense fruity nose, fine mousse, flowery, fresh, lively with a great balance and length, superb aperitif.
63. Taittinger Brut Vintage 2000, France 95.00
50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Light and luscious with generous fruit.
Half Bottle Selection
White Wines
70. Macon Lugny, Louis Laour France 17.00
A clever balance between richness and freshness with pear and butterscotch flavours and a clean refreshing finish.
71. Pinot Grigio Delle Vanezie, Lamberti, Italy 13.00
A straw-coloured wine with copper tints, it has a very attractive bouquet. Dry on the palate, elegant and fruity, with a pleasant acidity.
72. Chablis, Simonet-Febvre, France 18.00
Lemon-lime fruit with steely and mineral undertones leading to a long, clean and satisfying length. Great with fresh seafood and best consumed in youth for vibrancy.
Red Wines
73. Valpolicella Classico, Lamberti, Italy 12.00
Dark ruby red colour with a garnet rim. Rich, warm, powerful, balanced flavour with a well-defined and lingering aftertase of dried fruits (peaches, grapes, plums) and toasted almonds.
74. Fleurie, Joseph Drouhin, France 19.00
It has a seductive perfume of flowers (irises, rose petals) and on the palate, flavours of crushed berries.
75. Chateau Magnol, Cru Bourgeois, Medoc, Bordeaux, France 20.00
Powerful, Chateau Magnol has an excellent aging potential but the high percentage of Merlot means that it is also enjoyable young. Chateau Magnol combines richness, power and finesse.
76. Chianti Essenza,Melini,Italy 15.00
Well balanced with a core of rich cherry fruit backed up by a little tea and liquorice like spice
