Champagne and Sparkling Wines
1. Prosecco NV 35.00
Corte delle Rose, Frizzante, Veneto.
Frizzante from top producer Borgo Molino produced around Valdobbiadene.
2. Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Jeio NV 56.00
Fresh and crisp with loads of citrus, apple skin, mineral and stone fruit with delicate bubbles and a clean zesty finish.
3. Fleury, Champagne NV 76.00
90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay grapes. Almond tones with cherry notes. Light bodied and airy with a good finish. Biodynamic.
4. Charpentier Brut, Ay, Champagne NV 85.00
Persistent mousse of fine bubbles. Clean and dry with an appealing mouth filling richness.
5. Henri Goutorbe Brut Rosé. Ay, Champage NV 81.00 Fresh notes of raspberry and pomegranate with balanced acidity and good finish.
6. H. Blin, Vincelles 2006 95.00
Not a famous name but what a wine! Classic almonds, sourdough and brioche nose balanced with citrus, apples, nutmeg & vanilla. A delicious bottle of wine.
7. Wiston Estate ‘Blanc de Blancs’. West Sussex, England N.V. 95.00 With Limerick born Dermot Sugrue at the helm, this is a great example
of what stunning sparkling wines can be made in the south of England.
‘Crisp apples, savoury brioche, roasted golden peaches,..very stylish and sweetly spiced.’
Decanter Magazine
8. Billecart-Salmon NV 115.00
Brut Reserve, Mareuil-sur-Ay ½ bt. 63.00
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier
Maturity touched with floral freshness for this cuvée that breathes aromas of fresh fruit and ripe pears. Palate: A full and accurate flavour combined with a fine freshness and a rich bouquet bear witness to the ageing of this cuvée in the House’s traditional cellars.
9. Billecart-Salmon Rosé, Brut NV 165.00
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
“The most exquisite pink champagne of the lot”. Mary Dowey, The Gloss, February 2016 If Mary D. gives it the nod, who are we to argue!
White Wines
Fresh, Crisp and Invigorating
10. Domaine Bellevue Octavie. Loire 1/2 BOTTLE 2015 22.00 A crisp, totally dry Sauvignon with lovely aromatics and delicate
flavours of gooseberry. Subtle touches of passion fruit and hints of minerality.
11. Riesling QbA. Loosen Estate, Mosel 1/2 BOTTLE 2015 24.00 Yes, a tiny hint of sweetness. But so fresh, balanced, alive and delicious.
Go on, treat yourself.
12. Inocente ‘Fino’, Macharnudo Vineyard. Valdespino, Jerez ½ Bottle 26.00 One of the great, and best value, wine styles in the world.
Delicious on its own, magnificent with Dave’s snacks!
13. Sancerre. Andre Dezat, Loire 1/2 BOTTLE 2014 30.50 Complete, delicate, with lime flowers and talc notes, the palate pretty
with benchmark greengage and nettle flavours, juicy ripeness, good intensity and poise.
14. Can Vendrell, Petit Albet. Albet I Noya, Penedes 2015 29.00 An exciting and refreshing blend of local variety Xarel-lo, Chardonay
for some body and weight, enlivened in this vintage by the addition of some crisp Sauvignon. The Xarel-lo lends firmness and a touch of acidity to this
light white wine from the Mediterranean slopes of Alt Penedés near Barcelona. Organic.
15. Bastide, Sauvignon Blanc. Merlet Yvernes, Pays d’Oc 2016 29.00 Expressive and pleasantly soft with citrus aromas.
16. Chateau Haut Rian. Michel Dietrich Earl, Bordeaux 2015 29.00 Classic Bordeaux white blend, Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc.
17. Pinot Grigio. Boira, Veneto 2015 31.50
Body, colour & texture…Pinot Grigio with attitude. Organic.
18. Piquepoul. Henri de Richmer, Cotes de Thau 2016 32.50
Looking for something light, crisp and refreshing…but had enough of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio? Here’s a delicious alternative from the Mediterranean shores.
19. Sauvignon Blanc ‘Haut-Perron’ Guy Allion, Touraine 2016 35.00 Not as well know as it’s neighbours Sancerre and Pouilly Fume, but Touraine produces some delicious, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc wines. None more so than this one from Cedric and Dorothee Allion.
20. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico. Sartarelli 2014 38.00 Clean, crisp and elegant. The fruit and green grass on the nose marries
perfectly with the fresh minerality and bright acidity on the palate.
Fresh, Crisp and Invigorating
21. Forrest Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough. 2014 39.50 Passionfruit, citrus and blackcurrant notes with some steely power.
22. Pouilly Fume. Domaine Thibault, Andre Dezat 2015 55.00 This is a clean, limey, steely Sauvignon Blanc, ripe but restrained.
23. Sancerre. Domaine Masson-Blondelet 2015 57.00
The French home of Sauvignon Blanc. Elegant, balanced with ripe gooseberry flavours.
Elegant and Medium Bodied Whites
24. Chateau Tour de Mirambeau. Bordeaux ½ BOTTLE 2013 22.00 Fresh and spritzy with lots of ripe, gooseberry fruit, herbal undertones
and a slightly smoky finish.
25. Chablis . Domaine Seguinot-Bordet, Burgundy ½ BOTTLE 2015 28.00 Hints of grapefruit and kiwi lead to more buttery and soft flavours and a
lively acidity and refreshing finish.
26. Domaine Bassac, Armonia, Cotes de Thongue 2014 29.00 Situated at Puisalicon, a medieval village in the heart of the Languedoc.
Made from Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc and Muscat Petit Grain. It is pale with light floral aromas. Fruity and round in the mouth yet still maintaining a crisp acidity.
Fine aromas and deliciously light fruit flavours. Organic.
27. Albet I Noya, Lignum Blanco DO. Albet I Noya, Penedes 2014 29.00 50% Sauvignon Blanc & 50% Chardonnay. 3 months in French oak barrels.Organic.
28. Chardonnay, La Marouette. Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc 2015 30.00 Chardonnay but fresh, good length with pineapple finish. Chardonnay. Organic
29. Riesling. Domaine Jean-Luc Mader, Alsasc 2015 39.00 We love this wine. Difficult to sell the first glass (Riesling still has a bad reputation!)
…but easy to sell the second! Clean ripe citrus fruit is balanced by crisp acidity.
30. Cheverny, “Domaine Bellier” . Pascal Bellier 2014 39.00 Sauvignon and Chardonnay blend. Fresh and succulent, with a bright note
of tangerine and a dry finish.
31. Chardonnay. Alkoomi, Frankland River, Western Australia 2016 41.00
‘Over-oaked and over here’ used be levelled at all Australian Chardonnay.
But styles have changed. Less oak, cooler vineyard sites, earlier picking have brought fresher, balanced, more tastier wines.
Elegant and Medium Bodied Whites
32. Gruner Veltliner. Steininger, Kamptal 2014 41.00
Light, floral summer fruits nose leading to crisp acidity and a mineral finish.
33. Albarino. Alba Vega, Rias Baixas 2015 42.50
Spain is more known for its red wines. But a few whites stand out.
Fino sherry, Cava fizz and Albarino from Rias Baixas. Perfect to refresh when finished your Camino pilgrimage, or after a Burren walk with Shane!
34. Riesling ‘Morts Block’. Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, South Australia 2014 45.00 Australia’s (& possibly the world’s) most Irish of vineyard regions,
the Clare Valley produces delicious, classic dry Riesling.
Floral, lime & lavender, a touch of honey and spice. Crystal and clean, yummy!
35. Macon-Lugny. Domaine St. Denis, Burgundy 2013 56.00 Restrained nose with hints of pear, apple and touch of wet stone. Lean and zesty with impressive density of fruit. A balanced wine with verve and style.
36. Chablis 1er Cru, “Fourchaume”. Domaine Fevre 2015 77.00 Delicate and blossomy, lovely delicacy, but still with all the stony freshness
you expect from Chablis. Deep and long.
Generous and Textured Whites
37. Espinhal Branco. Vieira de Sousa, Douro 2015 34.00
So, when was the last time you tasted a blend of Rabigata, Viosinho & Gouveio?
Now’s your chance. Medium to full bodied, a rich nose, citric notes with great minerality and a long and dry finish. So Portuguese Ronaldo drinks it!!
38. The Wolftrap. Boekenhoutsklook, Franschhoek, South Africa 2015 36.50 Now that’s a blend, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc
A spicy, aromatic blend that has been French oak matured.
37. Gewurztraminer. Domaine Jean-Luc Mader 2014 39.50 This is exotic, aromatic and spicy – a rich wine but with great finesse.
39. Pouilly-Fuissé, “La Roche”. Domaine Manciat-Poncet 2015 64.00 Full-bodied with good minerality as well as lots of flesh and plenty of buttery citrus intermixed with tangerine oil, poached peach and white currant notes.
A deep, concentrated Chardonnay.
40. Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Sous les Puits’. 2013 120.00 Remoissenet Pere & Fils
Layered and rich, this Puligny shows off gorgeous depth and an expressive personality that is impossible to resist. An attractive overtone of sweet spice frames the finish.
41. Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, “La Garenne”. Sylvain Langoureau 2013 125.00 100% Chardonnay. A full-bodied classic. An intriguing mix of flavours;
melon, peach and hazelnuts. Very well balanced and long.
Rosé Wines
42. Chateau Ferry Lacombe, “Naos”. Cotes de Provence. 2015 42.00 Made with Grenache and Syrah. With its charming rose petal colour, Naos offers an
expressive nose with hints of red fruit (cherries). The palate is well-rounded with floral notes leading to a citrus fruit finish.
Red Wines
Soft and Fruity Reds
43. Fleurie. Chateau de Beauregard, Beaujolais ½ BOTTLE 2012 31.00 The nose reveals floral aromas, dry hay and red fruits and the palate shows
flavours of strawberry and blackcurrant enveloped in a velvety smooth fleshiness leading to a long, satisfying finish.
44. Can Vendrell, Petit Albet. Albet I Noya, Penedes 2014 29.00 A delicious young wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Granatxa and Tempranillo.
Bursting with ripe berry flavours. Organic.
45. Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Castellani 2015 29.00
From the back of Italy’s knee, a ticklish place for smooth, medium-bodied reds with flavours of dark cherry, blueberries and ripe plum.
46. Merlot , Domaine de Peres, Pays d’Oc 2016 29.00
A round and mouth filling Merlot with local aromas of red berries and soft tannins.
47. Garnacha ‘Old Vine’. Agramont, Principe de Viana, Navarra 2014 32.90 Young Grenache can be a bit simple, all juicy strawberry. Bit with a little vine age, darker fruits, a bit of spice lead to something more interesting.
Now it’s no Chateau Rayas, but delicious all the same.
48. Fosso del Nibbio DOC . Poggio al Gello, Montecucco 2012 34.50 Clean, fresh, slightly fruity with a smooth tannin finish. 90% Sangiovese and
10% Colorino. Small vineyard. Family of Stefania from the nearby Russell Gallery. Organic.
49. Beaujolais Villages, Domaine Rochette 2014 41.50
The 2013 Beaujolais Villages is crafted from vines grown on granitic soil.
It is a wine for all occasions - soft, fruity and eminently drinkable.
50. Barbera d’Alba. Bera, Piedmont 2014 44.00
What the locals drink in Piemonte when waiting for their Nebbiolo’s to open up.
Rich, concentrated and impressive. This wine has an intense, vivid ruby colour, good intensity and concentration of savoury fruits.
51. Fleurie, Domaine de la Treille 2014 45.00
Strawberry fruit nose, good depth, weight of sweet fruit & balanced ripe tannins.
Red Wines
Medium and Elegant Bodied Reds
52. Chateau La Grolet. Cotes de Bourg AC. Bordeaux. ½ BOTTLE 2014 19.50 Aromas of ripe red fruits, ample and generous on the palate, with well
integrated tannins. Organic.
53. Chateau Tour de Mirambeau. Bordeaux ½ BOTTLE 2013 23.00 Soft cassis and plum fruit, medium bodied.
54. Chianto Classico DOCG. Rocca delle Macie, Tuscany. ½ BOTTLE 2014 28.00 Rich, well structured, berry fruit flavours.
55. Cabernet Sauvignon `Anderra`. Baron Philipe de Rothschild, Chile 2013 35.00 Elegant, cassis, coffee, medium bodied, fine tannins.
Cabernet and Rothschild, a winning combination.
56. Alkoomi Shiraz. Frankland River, Western Australia 2014 35.00 A spicy black pepper medium to full bodied Shiraz with subtle
flavours of plums and hints of vanilla.
57. Bodegas Fuentenarro ‘4 months in Barrel’. Ribero del Duero 2014 35.00 Ribero del Duero now challenges Rioja as the red wine producing region of Spain producing delicious medium to full bodied Tempranillo wines.
The altitude of the region is key to giving the wines their full flavoured freshness.
58. Chateau La Grolet. Cotes de Bourg 2009 37.00
Aromas of ripe red fruits, ample and generous on the palate, with well integrated tannins. Made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Organic.
59. Sainte Croix ‘Le Fournas’. Hautes Corbieres 2013 37.50 We tasted this as a team and thought it was just delicious. An unusul blend
of 45% Carignan, 28% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre. Lots of lovely
dark fruit flovours but not heavy. Medium bodied and elegant, supported by fresh acidity, a flinty minerality and soft tannins with a long, aromatic finish. Organic.
60. Malbec. Château les Croisille Silice, Cahors 2014 42.00 Tasted this during the winter and really impressed. Deep colour,
sensible alcohol (12.5%) and lots of savoury, black fruit and spice flavours.
Very different to the bigger Argentinian offerings of the varietal.
61. Domaine Ricard LeVilian. Touraine 2015 42.00
Malbec and Cabernet Franc. An abundance of dark fruit, cocoa and white pepper on the nose. A gutsy food wine with lots of cherry and blackcurrant fruits rounded off with a delightful pepper and spice finish.
62. Saumur-Champigny, Chateau de Villeneuve 2015 47.00 In a region more known for it’s white wines, the reds are very effected by
the vintage. In good years like 2015 the region produces beautiful, elegant and alive Cabernet Franc. Organic
Medium and Elegant Bodied Reds
63. Kate Radburnd Pinot Noir. Martinborough, New Zealand 2013 46.00 Dark cherry fruit is supported by subtle sweet oak and silky, fine tannins. Elegant and rich with a light, tangy acidity & alluring freshness. Faint smokiness and succulent red fruits.
64. Brouilly. Chateau de Pierreux 2015 49.50
Bright, deep purple in colour, with a forward, open nose, perfumes of
raspberries and strawberries characteristic of good Gamay. Good depth of flavour on the palate, with enough structure to balance the wealth of ripe, cherry fruit.
65. Chateau Puy Castera. Haut-Medoc 2010 51.00
Alix Mares produces this wonderful medium bodied wine. It cleanses the palate with berries and tobacco flavours.
66. Mercurey 1er Cru. Domaine Theulot Juillot 2014 69.00 Pinot Noir. Making wine true to its terroir-ripe, generous and beautifully balanced.
67. Nuits-Saint-Georges. David Duband 2013 97.00
A beguiling Pinot Noir. It is succulent, well balanced and has good grip.
Well poised with some lovely style and very elegant.
Rich and Big Hearted Reds
68. Vina Bujanda Crianza. Familia Martinez Bujanda, Rioja ½ BOTTLE 2014 21.00 100% Tempranillo. Blackberry and bilberry aromas with a touch of spice reminiscent of clove and cinnamon. The palate is fresh and silky with lovely structure and balance.
69. Carmenere, “Gran Verano”. Apaltagua, Central Valley, Chile 2015 29.00 A deep coloured wine with glints of blue. It possesses various complex
aromas where mature red and black fruits combine. It is a full-bodied wine of well-balanced acidity, with an intense and persistent finish.
70. Longview `Hen‘s Teeth` Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2010 33.00 From one of Australia‘s cooler wine regions, and with a little bottle age under
it‘s belt, the Longview boys have produced a real cracker. Savoury and spice, balance and freshness all come together here.
71. Monastrell ‘Laderas de El Seque’. Artadi, Alicante 2012 36.00 100% Monastrell. Purple coloured, it reveals a fragrant perfume of violets,
raspberry and cherry. It has a vibrant palate-feel, savoury flavours, good depth and grip, and a lengthy finish. 89 points – Robert Parker.
72. Vina Bujanda Crianza. Familia Martinez Bujanda, Rioja 2013 38.00 100% Tempranillo. Blackberry and bilberry aromas with a touch of spice
reminiscent of clove and cinnamon. The palate is fresh and silky with lovely structure and balance.
Rich and Big Hearted Reds
73. Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Naturalist, Margaret River. 2014 42.00 One of the most gorgeous corners of Australia. Magnificent surf, majestic
Karri forests and great Cabernet Sauvignon…what’s not to like.
74. Rasteau, Camille Cayran. 2014 43.00
Chateauneuf du Pape is the King of the Southern Rhone, Gigondas the Prince.
However, many other villages are producing great (value) wines using a similar blend of grapes. Rasteau is one of those villages.
75. Malbec Reserva. Jean Bousquet, Mendoza 2014 43.00 Argentina’s great vinous calling card to the world, Malbec produces
big, robust hearty wines, all dark fruits and spice.
76. Cantos de Valpiedra. Familia Martinez Bujanda, Rioja 2012 44.00 Fresh cherry fruit with touches of vanilla oak…good acidity, silky texture and soft, Attractive tannins. Despite the sweet fruit, a very elegant balance in the mouth.
77. Cabernet Sauvignon. Rutherford Ranch, Napa Valley 2014 54.00 We’ve looked long and hard to find a wine that reflects all the good that Napa Valley Cabernet has to offer…without ‘Screaming Eagle’ prices. We think we’ve found it! Lovely ruby color, aromas of dark red fruits, spearmint and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, with rich tannins and delicious flavors of currant, boysenberry and caramel.
78. Gigondas. Domaine du Grapillon d’Or 2013 61.00
60% Grenache, 40% Syrah. Gamy, garrigue, smoked herb, meat and kirsch characteristics. Excellent, possibly outstanding, it possesses more flavour, weight and richness than some of it’s more famous neighbours.
79. Les Colombiers de Feyit Clinet, Pomerol 2013 74.00 A blend of Merlot & Cabernet Franc. Silky and sophisticated with a lingering, smoky finish.
80. Chateau Lalande. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2011 79.00 Floral and fresh berry fruit, good middle fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot.
81. Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Domaine du Pere Pape 2013 85.00 Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Big and bold with ripe blackberry fruit and liquorice spice.
82. Barolo DOG. Silvano Bolmida, Vigne Del Fantina 2012 89.00 Nebbiolo. Very attractive nose with subtle layers of cherries and violets.
Full bodied and velvety, sweet and ripe on the palate.
83. Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2011 98.00 One of the historic and great (if not loud) names of the Napa Valley.
84. Chateau La Commanderie. Grand Cru Saint Emilion. 2009 105.00 Dark berries and spice flavours from hand harvested grapes and 40-50 year old vines.
85. Brunello di Montalcino. Andrea Mantengoli, Montalcino 2011 129.00 A modern style, laced with vanilla, toast, cherry and mineral flavours.
Compact right now, with moderate length, but also juicy acidity, so give this some time.
Dessert Wines
85. Juracon, Domaine Cauhape 2014 31.00 per ½ bottle
Ballet d’Octobre 6.00 per 71ml glass
Seductive and fresh with soft supple texture and lively flavours of citrus and exotic fruits.
86. Trockenbeerenauslese 2013 69.50 per ½ bottle Hopler, Neusiedlersee, Austria 13.50 per 71ml glass
Silky. Soft honey and apricot. Long finish. Excellent.
88. Maury, Fagayra Rouge 2012 83.00 per Bottle
Domaine les terres de Fagayra, France 7.50 per 71ml glass Full-bodied, fleshy and fruity. This particular blend gives the wine its
original texture, both strong and soft. The superb length and elegant minerality are born of the old vines' direct contact with the bedrock on a north facing hillside of pure schist. Fabulous with chocolate.
89. Quinta De Crasto Late Bottle Vintage 2011 7.50 per 71ml glass Deep ruby red. Lifted lavender, liquorice, dark cherry and chocolate.
Intense blackberry, plums. Well layered firm but restrained.
Active tannin grip and sweetness. Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge Awards 2016.
90. Ten Year Old Tawny Port ‘Tonel 12’. Quinta de la Rosa 7.50 per 71ml glass This is a rich and elegant blend with wonderful aromas exuding the
heat of the Douro. On the palate it is complex with powerful dried fruit,
figs, honey and almonds with a long pleasing finish. Perfect with our Irish cheese plate
WINES BY THE GLASS Sparkling Wines
Prosecco NV 9.00
Corte delle Rose, Frizzante, Italy. Off dry and vivacious.
Prosecco Rosato, “La Contesse” NV 12.50
Spumante. Bright pink fruity fizz. A cunning blend of Pinot Noir and Merlot.
Henri Goutorbe, Champagne NV. NV 17.95
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir. Clean and dry with an appealing mouth-filling richness.
White Wines
La Gitana ‘Manzanilla’. Bodegas Hidalgo, Sanlucar de Barrameda N.V. 8.00 One of the great, and best value, wine styles in the world.
Delicious on its own, magnificent with Dave’s snacks!
Piquepoul. Henri de Richmer, Cotes de Thau 2016 8.00
Bored with Pinot Grigio? Tired of Sauvignon Blanc?
Piquepoul from the Mediterranean shores, now that’s something different
Chardonnay, La Marouette. Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc 2015 8.00 We’er not a fan of big, oaky Chardonnay, so this is perfect. Textured but not heavy.
Domaine de Peres, Sauvignon Blanc. Pays d’Oc 2015 7.50
Not as firm as Sancerre, yet more subtle than some New Zealand versions. This sits beautifully betweeen the two. Refreshing but with a touch of southern French softness.
Riesling. Bestheim, Alsasc 2014 9.50
Like Rose wines, Riesling is a bit misunderstood. But the dry versions from Alsasc are delicious.
Brilliant as an aperitif yet versitile with food. A wine to cover many bases.
Rose Wines
Chateau Ferry Lacombe, “Naos” Cotes de Provence 2013 10.50 We love good rose wines. Sometimes misunderstood but great on their own, delicious with food and beautiful looking in the glass. What's not to like?
Red Wines
Can Vendrell, Petit Albet. Albet I Noya, Penedes. 2014 7.50 Delighred to offer this pair of organic wines from one of the great producers of Penedes.
Bursting with ripe berry flavours.
Cabernet Sauvignon `Anderra`. Baron Philipe de Rothschild, Chile 2014 8.20 Cabernet and Rothschild, a winning combination.
Longview `Hen‘s Teeth` Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2010 8.50 From one of Australia‘s cooler wine regions, and with a little botte age under its belt,
the Longview boys have a real cracker here. Savoury and spice, balance and freshness all come together here.
Sainte Croix, Le Fournas. Hautes Corbieres 2013 9.50
We tasted this as a team and thought it was just delicious. An unusul blend of 45% Carignan, 28% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre. Lots of lovely
dark fruit flovours but not heavy. Medium bodied and elegant. Really enjoyed it. Hope you do too.
Kate Radburnd, Pinot Noir. Martinborough, New Zealand 2013 13.00 This, we love. If this is New Zealand in a glass, we want to go. Elegant and fresh but with enough fruit, smokiness and fine gentle tannins, we‘ll have a second thank you very much!
