Our Wine List
There is something exciting about sampling new and rare wines at the Crown. Doing just that has added another dimension, rarely found elsewhere. It has created a following from discerning customers who simply want to experience some of the best drinking wines available today – over 30 by the glass from a personally compiled collection of over 250 bins, at reasonable prices, with or without food, after all this is a pub!
| Dry, fresh & mineral white wines | |
| 201. 2011 Colombard – Côtes de Gascogne | 16.20 |
| A dry easy drinking fresh wine with citrus tones. | |
| 202. 2011 Verdicchio di Matelica, Cantine Belisario- Italy | 17.75 |
| Light and gently fruity dry white from Northern Spain | |
| 204. 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Les Vigneaux – Languedoc | 18.00 |
| Light with a little gooseberry and grass character with a zingy finish | |
| 205. 2011 Picpoul de Pinet, Baron de Badassiere – Languedoc | 17.50 |
| Pale with fresh fruit aromas of citrus and some floral notes. | |
| 206. 2010 Muscadet Château Coing st. Fiacre – Loire | 18.25 |
| Fantastic with all types of seafood – exceptional balance | |
| 212. 2010 Grillo, Palma Nero – Sicily | 18.50 |
| Lemony on the nose, with a delicious balance, very easy-to-drink dry white. | |
| 207. 2011 Lois Gruner Veltliner Loimer- Austria | 18.75 |
| Fresh, bright, with zesty fruit – one of our favourites | |
| 208. 2010 Bourgogne Aligoté, Perraud – Burgundy | 19.50 |
| A lovely well made Aligote, delicate on the nose, elegant on the palate | |
| 203. 2011 Primo Bianco Vermentino, Cantina Mesa- Italy | 20.00 |
| White flowers and pear on the nose with a great balance of freshness and exotic fruit on the palate. | |
| 209. 2010 Sauvignon blanc, Reuilly la Raie, Lafond – Loire, France | 22.00 |
| Sancerre without the price tag | |
| 217. 2011 Soave, Pieropan – Veneto, Italy | 22.75 |
| A fresh and expressive Soave, with classic white flower, almond blossom and a touch of citrus. A lovely wine from a well respected producer. | |
| 210. 2008 Pinot Blanc, Trimbach – Alsace | 23.00 |
| Plenty of lovely lemony fruit | |
| 211. 2011 Lugana, ca’ dei fratti – Lugana, Italy | 26.00 |
| Ripe fruit with a zesty mineral freshness | |
| 216. 2011 Gavi di Gavi, Giustinlana – Italy | 24.25 |
| A great example of just how good Gavi can be if made by the right winemaker | |
| 213. 2011 Verdejo, Naia, Bodegas Naia – Rueda | 24.75 |
| Great for summer, pairs marvellously with poultry, and seafood. | |
| 214. 2010 Pinot Grigio Venezie, Vigneto Casalta – Italy | 23.50 |
| 100% Pinot Grigio, flavours of ctirus, melon and pears, great with fish! |
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| 218. 2010 Pouilly Fume, Andre Dezat & Fils – Loire | 31.25 |
| Grass, currants, citrus fruits all with a vibrant acidity and a fruity finish | |
| 219. 2011 Sancerre, Jean Paul Balland - Loire | 34.75 |
| Fresh and floral in style with a distinct gooseberry aroma | |
| 220. 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Phelps – Napa Valley, California | 42.75 |
| Refreshing acidity with lemon citrus on the nose. Fine example of USA made Sauvignon blanc | |
| Aromatic – Dry & Fruity | |
| 301. 2010 Pinot Gris, Yealands – New Zealand | 19.75 |
| Crisp pear and apple notes with a fine delicate finish | |
| 302. 2010 Riesling Mitchell – Clare Valley, Australia | 22.75 |
| Crisp acidity and a long lingering fruit finish. Classic Riesling ‘petrolly’ nose. | |
| 303. 2010 Viognier, Atlas Cumbres – Mendoza, Argentina | 22.90 |
| Ripe melon and peach nose, almost floral. Try something different! | |
| 304. 2009 Riesling Bruno Sorg – Alsace | 22.25 |
| Crisp, dry rich lime fruit from the home of Riesling. | |
| 305. 2009 Julius Riesling, Henschke, – Eden Valley HillHHH, Australia | 31.35 |
| Green gold in colour. Floral and perfumed with rose petals, lime lemon zest, and excellent length. | |
| 306. 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Greywacke – Marlborough, New Zealand | 29.00 |
| A modern classic from the maker of Cloudy bay – Kevin Judd. Sets the benchmark for new world sauvignons! | |
| 307. 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Moa Ridge – Marlborough, Kiwi | 23.00 |
| Outstanding find from the latest batch of fresh sauvignon blanc from down-under; everthing you would expect from this Marlbourgh classic |
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| 309. 2008 Cotes Du Rhone Blanc – Domaine Jaume | 28.25 |
| Textured floral delight – which has big chunk of viognier within it. | |
| 308. 2010 Riesling Polish Hill, Grosset – Clare Valley, Australia | 48.50 |
| The fruit is handpicked. No oak, no malolactic fermentation or any lees contact – it is just left to the fruit! | |
| Aromatic – Off Dry to Medium Dry | |
| 310. 2011 Chenin Blanc Kanu – South Africa | 18.25 |
| Crisp and full bodied, easy drinking and refined Chenin Blanc. | |
| 311. 2009 Gewürztraminer reserve, Cave de Hunawihr – Alsace | 19.25 |
| Pale gold colour , crisp floral notes | |
| 312. 2009 Muscat Koenig – Alsace | 20.75 |
| Perfect aperitif for a summer night on the terrace | |
| 313. 2010 Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Ostertag, – Epfig, Alsace | 22.25 |
| Extraordinary depth of floral mineral flavours but bone dry. | |
| 314. 2010 Riesling, Dr Thanisch - Mosel, Germany | 27.50 |
| Medium Dry and low in alcohol – amongst the very best of Germany. | |
| 315. 2004 Pinot Gris Sonnenglanz, Domaine Bott-Geyl – Alsace | 40.25 |
| Rich & Full Bodied Whites – Non Chardonnay | |
| 316. 2010 La Ferme Julien, Perrin & Fils Cotes Du Luberon | 18.00 |
| Bright pale yellow with hints of green fruit, corn and hazelnuts | |
| 317. 2011 Albariño Bodegas Benito Santos – Igrexario de Saiar, Spain | 23.25 |
| Rich, full of colour and gently spicy. This pale lemon-coloured wine has aromas of peach, green apple and white flowers. | |
| 318. 2008 Marsanne, Qupé Winery – Santa Barbara, California | 29.75 |
| Leave this in the glass for a good 5 minutes, it takes a while to unwind, but then it hits its stride with hay, lemon pith, apricot and ripe pear flavours. | |
| 319. 2007 Semillion Henschke – Eden Valley Australia | 30.40 |
| Superb wine with citrus-fruit characters. Henscke’s finest white. | |
| 321. 2009 Albarino, Ca’ del Solo Bonny Doon – Monterey County, California | 30.50 |
| Oily, green papaya and quince, hints of grapefruit and stony firmness | |
| 322. 2004 Cotes Du Rhone Blanc Chateau Fonsalette – Rhone | 43.00 |
| Intense floral and ripe fruit fragrance, deep and viscous on the palate with just enough acid to keep it balanced | |
| 323. 2002 Chateauneuuf de Pape Chateau Rayas – Rhone | 65.65 |
| Rayas is a legend – unique wines – extraordinarily elegant and expressive, fantastic complexity. | |
| Chardonnays – non Burgundy | |
| Lighter Bodied | |
| 401. 2009 Chardonnay, Les Bénedictins – Limoux, Southern France | 22.50 |
| Clear and golden in colour – great with succulent chunky fish | |
| 403. 2010 Bramìto del Cervo, Castello Della Sala, Antinori – Italy | 27.00 |
| Straw yellow colour with golden tinges. It has a fruity aroma and hints of vanilla and toast. | |
| 404. 2008 Chardonnay – Cloudy Bay, New Zealand | 40.25 |
| From the famous stable itself. Great structure, and a truly elegant wine. | |
| 405. 2009 Chadonnay, Dog Point Vineyard – Marlborough New Zealand | 32.75 |
| A lovely structured and elegant wine. The vineyard takes a ‘low tech’ approach which is key to the quality of this wine. | |
| 406. 2006 Chardonnay, Clayvin Vineyard, – Marlborough New Zealand | 35.25 |
| Very difficult to distinguish between these chardonnays and the similarity with Burgundy. Clayvin here shows tremendous subtle use of oak adding to its beautiful melon and vanilla complexity. | |
| 407. 2005 Chardonnay, Bell Hill, – Canterbury New Zealand | 70.00 |
| Very ripe fruit from a great Kiwi producer. | |
| 408. 2006 Chardonnay, Bell Hill, – Canterbury New Zealand | 75.25 |
| Minerally and peachy, different from 2005 | |
| Medium to fuller Bodied | |
| 409. 2009 Chardonnay, Yering Station – Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia | 20.25 |
| Well structured clean citrus fruit flavours, hints of oak and well-balanced acidity | |
| 410. 2009 Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat – Santa Barbara County, California | 31.25 |
| Intensely mineral and focused combined with Burgundian sensibility with Californian style. | |
| 411. 2009 Chardonnay Piccadilly Jeffrey Grosset – Clare Valley, Australia | 39.60 |
| Rich and concentrated and rich with vivid acidity – from a very well respected producer | |
| 412. 2007 Chardonnay, Moorooduc Estate, McIntyre , Australia | 46.25 |
| Weighty yet crunchy ripe fruit with cedary oak, seamless texture and vibrant finish | |
| 413. 2008 Chardonnay ‘Kevin John’, Cullen’s, Margaret River, Australia | 49.75 |
| Great depth, intensity and length. The youthful melon and lime fruit flavours are balanced by good acidity and just the right amount of oak | |
| 414. 2008 Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Ridge Vineyards, California | 50.75 |
| Really wound up number, distinct use of oak, full of lemon oil, subtle blossom notes and wild herbs | |
| Chardonnays – Burgundy | |
| In my humble opinion the finest white wine producing area in the world. | |
| Chablis | |
| 50 years ago there were just 400ha of vineyards in Chablis, today there are 4,900ha. The generic and premier cru vineyards have doubled since 1970. Being further north than the rest of Burgundy, and on a different version of limestone – Kimmeridgian, and some Portlandian the wines are subtly but fundamentally different in style – fresh minerality and steeliness which makes them so good with seafood. Allow the wines time to settle and relax in the glass, and enjoy it as it develops in the glass. | |
| 502. 2011 Chablis, Domaine Seguinot-Bordet | 27.00 |
| 503. 2009 Chablis 1er cru Montmains, Jean Marc Brocard | 33.25 |
| Macon/Chalonais | |
| The Mâconnais is a most dynamic region. In the past Pouilly Fuissé, rich and ripe white wines, stood out from the crowd, but a new generation of growers are now producing some excellent Mâcon Villages. These wines used to be cheap and simple, rarely lasting more than a year or two after the vintage, but now one or two growers in each village are making proper, oak aged, complex and reasonably concentrated wines which will develop well in bottle. The Côte Chalonnaise is south of the main Côte d’Or, the vineyards are interspersed with other forms as agriculture, with just the more favoured slopes being dedicated to vineyards. These wines are fuller and richer wines, more intensity of fruit but with that glorious burgundian overtone of substance and style. | |
| 506. 2009 Macon Bussieres, Domain Gonon | 20.25 |
| 505. 2008 St Véran, Les Chailloux Domaine des Deux Roches, Davayé | 23.75 |
| 508. 2009 Montagny 1er cru ‘Le Vieux Château’, Domaine Laurent Cognard | 27.75 |
| 507. 2009 St Véran, Domaine de la Croix Senaillet | 28.75 |
| 509. 2009 Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine, Les Héritiers des Comtes Lafon | 30.00 |
| 510. 2008 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Combette, Chateau de Fuissé | 42.25 |
| 511. 2006 Macon Verze, Domaine Leflaive | OOS |
| 512. 2009 Rully Blanc, Domaine de Dureuil-Janthial | OOS |
| White Burgundy | |
| The heartland for white burgundy is the Côte de Beaune with its three great villages, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. On the flattest land, the wines will be classed only as generic Bourgogne Blanc; as the slope begins to rise the wines are designated by the name of their village. The wines listed below are more affordable but perhaps not as complex but no less enjoyable. | |
| 514. 2006 Marsannay Blanc, Domaine Sylvain Pataille | 31.95 |
| 515. 2007 Saint Aubin La Princée, Domaine Hubert Lamy | 35.55 |
| 517. 2007 Bourgogne Aligote, Domaine Pierre Morey | 26.50 |
| White Burgundy – Corton & Nuit-Saint-Georges | |
| These wines are the furthest north in Burgundy apart from the Marsannay on our list of white wines. As a rule they are more subtle and have greater minerality than their counterparts further south. Nuit St Georges lies in the south of the Cote de Nuits, whilst Corton-Charlemagne lies astride three villages at the northern end of the Côte de Beaune – Ladoix, Aloxe-Corton and Pernand Vergelesses. The main body of the hill of Corton faces due south, with an extended flank exposed to the east, and another facing westwards. The white wines mostly come from the west and south-west expositions, along with a narrow band around the top of the hill. These are cracking wines showing the minerality one would expect. | |
| 601. 2007 Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale Blanc, Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier | 80.25 |
| 602. 2000 Corton-Charlemagne, le Charlemagne Grand Cru, Domaine de La Vougeraie | 74.25 |
| White Burgundy – Meursault | |
| Meursault is probably the most famous and popular of the great white appellations. Its wines are typically rich and savoury with nutty, honeyed hints and buttery, vanilla spice from the oak. | |
| 619. 2009 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Patrick Javillier | 33.10 |
| In effect drinking great value Meursault from one of the regions greats! | |
| 603. 2008 Meursault, Grands Charrons Domaine Michel Bouzereau & Fils | 42.25 |
| 604. 2007 Meursault, cuvée Charles Maxine, Domaine Latour-Giraud | 38.25 |
| 621. 2007 Meursault, Tessons Domaine Darviot-Perrin | OOS |
| 605. 2007 Meursault, Clos des Ambres Domaine Arnaud Ente | 70.25 |
| 606. 2005 Meursault Tête de Murgers, Domaine Patrick Javillier | 65.90 |
| 607. 2003 Meursault 1er Cru Santenots, Domaine Marquis d’Angerville | 50.25 |
| White Burgundy – Montrachet | |
| When it comes to the world’s greatest white wines, the border between Chassagne and Puligny is it! | |
| Chassagne’s style is perhaps between that of Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault: less fine than Puligny, less rich and intense than Meursault but contains both. Chassagne is minerally yet succulent, often floral with hints of hazelnuts. Puligny produces wines that are more striking than any, portraying an elegance alongside a stylish, steely concentration. They are very different to Meursault: more refined and delicate, and less rich. | |
| 615. 2009 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Etienne Sauzet | 33.50 |
| In effect drinking great value Puligny from one of the regions superstars! | |
| 608. 2009 Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Francois Carillon | 43.25 |
| 609. 2007 Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Ramonet | 51.15 |
| 610. 2009 Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Jean Louis Chavy | 36.25 |
| 611. 2007 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard | 55.00 |
| 612. 2007 Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Boillot | 60.25 |
| 613. 2005 Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru Les Folatières, Domaine Vincent Girardin | 69.25 |
| 614. 2004 Puligny Montrachet, 1er Cru Les Folatières,Domaine Cht. de Puligny Montrachet | 75.25 |
| 616. 2002 Chevalier – Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Cht. De Puligny Montrachet | 180.00 |
| 620. 2007 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Garenne, Domaine Etienne Sauzet | 82.50 |
| 618. 1999 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive | 80.25 |
| Lighter & medium bodied juicy Reds | |
| 801. 2011 Grenache Merlot, les vignes de l’eglise – Languedoc | 16.20 |
| Good depth of colour, and a good balance between the opulent fruit and full, robust tannins. Stunning for the price. | |
| Cherry and plum flavours – New World red at its best | |
| 803. 2011 Monastrell, Bodegas Castano – Spain | 18.50 |
| Intense aromas of ripe red fruit. Wonderful with cheese | |
| 804. 2010 Cotes Du Rhône, Mas Arnaud – Rhône | 17.00 |
| Ripe, soft, juicy & pleasing | |
| 805. 2011 Montepulciano d’abruzzo, Gran Susso - Italy | 18.50 |
| Deep black-red in colour with a youthful dark purple hue. A great Monty! | |
| 806. 2010 Gamay de Touraine, Domaine Bellevue – Loire | 18.00 |
| Made from the Beaujolais grape bute here a little bit more gutsy | |
| 807. 2009 Cairanne – La Cuvée du Belvédère – Rhône | 18.25 |
| A classic from the Rhône – cherry and spice in abundance | |
| 808. 2011 Merlot, Casa Lapostolle, Rapel Valley, Chile | 20.75 |
| Spicy red fruit flavours partially aged in French oak | |
| 809. 2011 Pinot Noir, Omrah – Western Australia | 21.00 |
| This is a delicate pinot noir which has gentle spicy fruit and a silky texture- a top seller | |
| 810. 2011 Valpolicella, Allegrini – Verona | 23.00 |
| Should be classico but for the screwcap, sensational | |
| 811. 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Cumbres – Mendoza, Argentina | 21.25 |
| Jammy flavors of cherry and licorice, this cabernet is an excellent value. | |
| 812. 2011 Dolcetto d’Alba, GD Vajra – Piedmont Italy | 21.50 |
| I was gobsmacked by its drinkability. If you enjoy Montepulciano or other similar reds from Italy try this – simply fantastic value. | |
| 813. 2010 Corbières, Domaine des Crouzets – Corbieres, France | 21.75 |
| Delicious wine – juicy and crunchy spring to mind, 70% Mourvedre and 30% Syrah. | |
| 814. 2011 Pinot Noir Pionero, Morande- Casablanca Valley, Chile | 22.00 |
| A great value Pinot, bright varietal fruit on the nose, attractive strawberries and hints of spice on the palate, finishing fresh and strong. | |
| 821. 2009 Les Terrasses, Château Pesquie – Cotes du Ventoux | 22.75 |
| This is another great example of the quality in the southern Rhône and a steal at this price. 70% Grenache 30% Syrah | |
| 816. 2009 Fleurie, Domaine De Viroylette – Beaujolais | 24.00 |
| Very juicy strawberry fruit lifted by pleasant peppery notes – try it chilled in the summer | |
| 817. 2011 Brouilly, Domaine Coudert – Beaujolais | 23.50 |
| A fantastic Broulliy from a great Beaujolais producer | |
| 818. 2008 Chianti Riserva, Da Vinci – Tuscany | 23.75 |
| This wine is matured in small oak barrels which help to provide complexity and a lovely richness of flavour. On the pallet there are notes of vanilla, cherries and blackberries | |
| 819. 2010 Barbera d’Asti Fiulot, Prunotto – Piedmont | 25.00 |
| Aromas of berries, ripe fruits and a hint of leather | |
| 822. 2009 Palazzo Della Torre, Allegrini – Verona | 26.50 |
| Deep ruby red in colour, with perfumes of cherry and black forest gateaux. This wine has good body and an ageing potential of at least ten years. It has a smooth and velvety character, with mature, pulpy fruit and delicious raisin flavours. | |
| 820. 2009 Saumur Champigny, Château de Hureau – Loire | 26.00 |
| This is a beautifully balanced, graceful style of Cabernet Franc without the harsh green edge of some producers in the region or the overdose of oak of certain modernists. The wines are matured in underground cellars built into the tufa soil which provides ideal natural conditions for ageing. | |
| Great Value | |
| Heavy Fuller-bodied succulent Reds | |
| 901. 2011 Mourvedre Viognier Syrah The Wolftrap Franschhoek, – South Africa | 17.50 |
| Spicy aromatic French blend matured in French oak. A real mouthful | |
| 917. 2011 Syrah, Vanel – Languedoc | 18.25 |
| Shows great balance on the palate, combining elegance and pure perfumed fruit with structure & balance. | |
| 902. 2011 Shiraz Cabernet, Mullygruber – Australia | 19.00 |
| Entry level Australian red, delivering an approachable and easily enjoyable style. | |
| 903. 2010 Malbec, Amalaya – Argentina | 21.25 |
| Sweet and spicy aromas on the nose, reminiscent of black pepper. This is one of the best Malbec wines we have tasted for a long time. | |
| 904. 2011 Primitivo, Cabernet & Negroamaro Tormaresca – Puglia, Italy | 19.25 |
| Jam packed crunchy fruit, a real find for this year. | |
| 908. 2010 Tempranillo, Willunga 100 – Mclaren Vale, Australia | 19.75 |
| Dark fruits, sweet spice and crisp acidity | |
| 916. 2010 Zabu ‘Il Passo’ Nerelo Mascalese | 20.25 |
| Very gentle, very tasty, lots of ripe berries, but with a lovely dark, savoury backbone | |
| 905. 2010 Chateau Malbat – Bordeaux | 22.00 |
| Hard stone berry fruit, laden with layers of diffeent fruit, starts hard finishes very elegantly. | |
| 906. 2007 Cabernet/Merlot/Malbec C.J. Pask – Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | 24.00 |
| Brambly fruits combine with firm tannin and fine oak. | |
| 907. 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jester Mitolo, Australia | 23.25 |
| Spicy lifted and pure, 2010 vintage has a 20% Amarone component which adds juicy savoury tannins, richness and elongated length. | |
| 909. 2006 Henry Seven Henschke – Australia | 30.25 |
| When I first tried this wine I described it as voluptuous & curvaceous! My opinion has not changed but will add – it is a really powerful luscious red driven by sweet cherry red berry fruit that explodes when it arrives in your mouth – you have been warned! | |
| 910. 2010 Syrah, C J Pask, Hawke’s Bay – Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | 25.75 |
| Fragrant aromatic fruit is supported by fine oak. Typical black pepper along with some floral fragrance | |
| 911. 2005 Briego Crianza, Bodegas Briego – Ribera del Duero, Spain | 26.25 |
| Strong characteristics of the Tempranillo grape variety. Ripe red fruits aromas – blackberries, strawberries, cherries,raspberries, followed by delicate notes of tobacco, and wood ageing characteristics | |
| 913. 2008 Vacqueyras Réserve des 2 Monardes, Domaine de la Monardiere - Southern Rhone | 28.50 |
| Garden spices, herbs, black fruit and earth. A perfect accompaniment to game and rich meat dishes. | |
| 914. 2008 Epitome, Sumaridge – South Africa | 29.00 |
| Syrah 60%, Pinotage 30%, Merlot 10%. This fine Cape wine draws together the best of the Sumaridge location. |
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| 915. 1998 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Urbina – Rioja | 30.00 |
| Full and deep with black cherry, raspberry and plum fruits – a fantastic Rioja at this price | |
| 918. 2008 Bandol, Domaine De Terrebrune Provence | 34.00 |
| A lovely mix of Mourvedre, Grenache and Cinsault with great ageing potential. | |
| Classic Rhone & European varietals New World | |
| 1001 2008 Entity Barossa Shiraz, John Duval – Barossa Valley Australia | 38.25 |
| Dense ruby purple in colour with blackberry and blueberry fruit with subtle savoury French oak. A fine example of full on Oz Shiraz | |
| 1002 2002 McNichol Shiraz, Mitchell – Clare Valley Australia | 34.75 |
| Wonderfully fragrant nose with dark fruits, dark chocolate and spice, and an almost smoky finish. | |
| 1003 2008 Pangea Syrah, Viña Ventisquero – Apalta Vineyard, Chile | 39.75 |
| This wine brings together the vision, experience and philosophy of two prominent winemakers with two very different visions – John Duval, one of Australia’s most acclaimed winemakers, and Felipe Tosso, chief winemaker at Viña Ventisquero. Both have crafted an exceptional Syrah, in which flavours and aromas are blended to perfection. | |
| 1008. 2008 Isolation Ridge Shiraz, Frankland Estate – Australia | 32.00 |
| 2008 proved to be an outstanding vintage. Sweet berry fruit with notes of black pepper on the nose, while on the palate there is a dense core of blackberry fruit with fine-grained, ripe tannins in support. | |
| 1004 2007 Sangiovese, Greenstone Vineyard – Heathcote, Victoria Australia | 37.70 |
| Spiced cherry nose typical of Sangiovese, and a lovely depth of fruit on the palate | |
| 1005 2007 Le Cigare Volant – Bonny Doon Vineyard, Monterey, California | 44.75 |
| The composition of this cracker is based on traditional use of grapes in Sothern France - 60% grenache, 32% syrah, 4% mourvedre & 4% cinsault.. Should be gently decanted to allow the wine to breathe prior to consumption. | |
| 1006 1999 The McRae Wood Shiraz Release, Jim Barry, Clare Valley, Australia | oos |
| A decade in bottle has seen the 1999 vintage move from primary to full-on secondary flavours, the tannins largely gone, although enough remain to provide great structure. | |
| 1019 2006 Alexander Lang Old Vine Grenache, Colonial Estate | 52.00 |
| Really elegant and classy from 100% Grenache old blush vines – has a sumptuous, sliky quality. Alluring, well textured and long |
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| Rhone varietals old world | |
| 1009 2009 Lirac, Chapelle de Maillac, Roger Sabon | 27.25 |
| Bursting red and black fruit, complex undercurrent of spice, tobacco, earth, pepper which will develop and come more prominent in the glass. Harmonious & elegant. | |
| 1007. 2009 Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Château de Beaucastel | 32.00 |
| Beaucastel again punches well above its humble Cotes du Rhone classification. With lots of ripe fruit and warm spice and a lovely balance and length, this is a real crowd pleaser. | |
| 1010 2009 Rasteau Cuvée Confiance, Domaine La Soumade | 29.25 |
| A deep, rich colour, intense aromas and flavours of blackcurrants, raspberries and black cherries | |
| 1011 2008 Gigondas, Domaine du Pesquier | 31.25 |
| Traditional black fruit flavours with spicy aromas | |
| 1012 2006 St Joseph, ‘Les Cambaud’, Domaine de Fauterie | 32.25 |
| Domaine Coursodon has become one of the top St Joseph producers over the last few years. The steep vineyards are perfectly located – 13 hectares of vines, planted on steep hillsides dedicated to making outstanding red wines. Cuvée Silice has a lively, peppery palate and seductive Syrah spice. | |
| 1013 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition, Domaine Bosquets des Papes | 39.25 |
| This Chateauneuf is made traditionally -using large wooden vats rather than small barrels- and is crammed with ripe herby, spicy fruit. This does not disappoint! | |
| 1014 2008 Cote Rotie, Domaine Bonnefond | 48.20 |
| Concentrated classic Rhone flavours with strong oak flavours. | |
| 1016 2007 Côte-Rôtie René Rostaing | 65.25 |
| I have long been a great admirer of the Rostaing’s wines – seriously elegant, handcrafted wines produced by a master craftsman | |
| 1017 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Pignan | 73.75 |
| A unique wine – extraordinarily elegant with fantastic complexity. | |
| 1020 2010 Crozes Hermitage, Les Trois Chene, Domaine Emanuel Darnaud | 32.50 |
| Named for the the oak trees that are found in one of the seven vineyard parcels that make up the grapes for this wine. | |
| Smooth, Silky elegant wines | |
| Fine Italian – Piedmont | |
| 1109 2010 Barbera d’Alba- Vajra | 26.95 |
| A blend from six vineyards loaded with fruit and crisp acidity. Powerful like its previous vintages. | |
| 1101 2008 Barbera d`Alba `Gisep` Massolino | oos |
| Produced in tiny quantities, and was first produced in 1998. A plummy, blackberry and vanilla nose. Intense palate of ripe and concentrated fruit, the characteristic smooth, relatively low tannins of good Barbera. | |
| 1103 2008 Il Favot, Langhe Nebbiolo, Aldo Conterno | oos |
| 100% Nebbiolo – a serious wine with superb concentration and balance. | |
| 1102 2006 Nebbiolo d’Alba, Valmaggiore, Luciano Sandrone | 46.60 |
| Certainly reminiscent of the Côte d’Or’s finest. Focus is on painfully low yields in the vineyard, grapes subjected to a relatively short maceration period and no heavy-handed oak – only 10% new oak. | |
| 1108 2007 Barberesco Rabaja, Bruno Rocca | 70.25 |
| Intensity of fruit balanced by a typical Piedmontese structure – lovely use of oak. | |
| 1104 2007 Barolo ‘Bricco Viole’ Vajra | 62.00 |
| Packed elegant fruit, goes on and on – high class modern Barolo | |
| 1105 1998 Barolo Massolino | oos |
| More traditional style, aged Barolo at its best – silky almost burgundian! | |
| 1107 2005 Barolo, Aldo Conterno | 85.00 |
| The juice is transferred to large Slavonia oak casks where it is aged and refined for 26 months. The Nebbiolo grapes used to make Barolo come from vineyards which are at least 20 years old. Powerful with tones of the classic Barolo tones such as orange, truffle and licorice, with a hint of oak. | |
| 1106 1995 Barbaresco, Gaja (low stock) | 220.25 |
| A saturated deep ruby colour. This is a stellar Barbaresco and yet another testament to Angelo Gaja’s winemaking skills. | |
| Pinot Noirs – New World | |
| The red Burgundy grape, but is grown to mixed affect outside France. New Zealand seems to be leading the way in terms of truly emulating the qualities that we so admire from Burgundy. | |
| 1119 2011 Kate Radburnd, Martinborough, New Zealand | 26.75 |
| 1118 2008 Saintsbury, Caneros, Calafornia | 37.40 |
| 1111 2008 Domain Road, Central Otago New Zealand | 29.95 |
| 1112 2010 Shaw & Smith, Adelaide Hills Australia | 40.55 |
| 1113 2009 McCorkindale, Waipara Valley New Zealand | 31.25 |
| 1115 2008 Moorooduc Estate – Mornington Peninsular, Australia | 43.25 |
| 1116 2007 Old Weka Pas Road, Canterbury New Zealand | 65.25 |
| 1117 2006 Bell Hill, Canterbury New Zealand | 85.25 |
| 1120 2009 Isabelle, Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara, California | 69.50 |
| Pinot Noirs – Burgundy | |
| Unlike Bordeaux, Burgundy has a continental climate, and grows just one grape variety – Pinot Noir; There are no myriad of Chateaux with their own vineyards, but here in this roll-call of evocative sounding names, are blocks or strips of vines tended by a multiplicity of owners, some grand but mostly modest. It is not enough to know the village and vineyard names, more important to Burgundy, is the name and reputation of the producer. | |
| Cote de Nuits travelling from the north to south | |
| In general are weightier, firmer and more deeply-coloured than Côte de Beaune. | |
| 1200 2007 Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Pierre Damoy | 51.75 |
| 1202 2002 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux, Dom. Bruno Clavelier | 85.00 |
| 1203 2006 Morey St Denis Dujac Fils & Pere | 35.25 |
| 1204 2004 Chambolle Musigny, Domaine Digoia-Royer | 38.25 |
| 1205 2001 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Dom. Jean-Claude Boisset | 70.25 |
| 1225 2000 Vougeot Les Cras 1er Cru, Domaine de la Vougeraie | 91.00 |
| 1207 2004 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru En Orveaux, Domaine Sylvian Cathiard | 85.25 |
| 1208 2005 Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru, Dom. Mongeard-Mugneret | 120.25 |
| 1224 2003 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Maison Champy | 100.00 |
| 1209 2007 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots, Domaine Henri Gouges | 54.85 |
| 1210 2003 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Aux Gras, Dom. Bruno Clavelier | 80.25 |
| Cote de Beaune travelling from the north to south | |
| Côte de Beaune has a more expansive feel and gentler slopes than the Côte de Nuits. Its Pinot Noirs generally have softness and finesse. | |
| 1211 2008 Aloxe-Corton, Domaine Tollot-Beaut | 40.25 |
| 1212 2003 Savigny-Lès-Beaune Aux Grands Liards, Domaine Bize | 44.25 |
| 1226 1999 Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru, Nicolas Potel | 60.00 |
| 1213 2008 Chorey-Lès-Beaune, Domaine Tollot-Beaut | 35.00 |
| 1214 2006 Beaune-Grèves 1er Cru, Domaine Tollot-Beaut | 50.25 |
| 1215 2006 Beaune 1er Teurons, Domaine Rossignol Trapet | 44.25 |
| 1216 2006 Pommard Chateau de Puligny Montrachet | 47.50 |
| 1223 2002 Pommard, Le Petit Noizons Domaine de la Vougeraie | 120.00 |
| 1219 2003 Volnay 1er Cru Les Champans, Dom. du Marquis d’Angerville | 75.00 |
| 1220 2006 Mercurey 1er Cru Clos Tonnerre, Domaine Michel Juillot | 36.25 |
| 1221 2009 Auxey Duresses, Domaine Prunier-Bonheur | 32.25 |
| 1227 2003 Chassagne-Montrachet, Morgeot la Cardeuse, Domaine Bernard Moreau | 46.75 |
| 1222 2007 Rully Rouge Mazières, Dom. Vincent Dureuil-Janthial | 30.25 |
| Deeper, stronger more intense flavours | |
| Fine Italian – Tuscany | |
| 1300 2007 Morellino di Scansano Riserva, ‘Poggio Valente’, Le Pupille | 37.75 |
| Sweet dark fruit with outstanding length and layered, highly nuanced feel. 100% Sangiovese, stunning perfume, depth and lots of flesh. | |
| 1301 2006 Brunello di Montalcino San Polo | 53.55 |
| All Sangiovese – good depth of ruby red colour, liquorice and blackberry nose. Classic gamey, liquorice fruit characteristic of Brunello. Excellent weight, rounded tannins and nicely developed plummy fruit. It finishes long, with appealing, spicy complexity. | |
| 1302 2002 Galatrona, Petrolo | 47.75 |
| 100% Merlot, elegant and ripe in aroma with hints of coffee and red fruit. Long, solid satiny palate, fine tannins, a fresh, clean finish, almost inexplicably good for the vintage. Medium-bodied. Very pretty Merlot. | |
| 1303 1997 Cepparello Isole e Olena, Chianti Classico | 79.25 |
| 100% Sangiovese – superb mix of power and grace. Some liquorice beside the black fruits in the bouquet. On the palate some forest impressions, firm acidity and melted tannin that still offers a nice bite. Beautiful, complex and juicy wine. | |
| 1306 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Costant | oos |
| Brunello is usally a medium full-bodied wine with both strong acidity and tannins that support leathery, subtly spicy tones of coffee and tobacco that add depth to the classic plum and dark cherry fruits. | |
| 1305 1995 Solengo, Tenuta di Argiano | 120.25 |
| Solengo (meaning to go it alone) is a superb blend of Sangiovese and Syrah. A stunning nose of blackcurrants, chocolate, smoke and floral. Dense and rich, with full body but exceptional purity, fleshy, powerful, silky-textured wine impressively conceals some serious tannin. | |
| 1304 1990 Fontalloro, Felsina Berardenga, Castelnuova Berardenga | oos |
| Felsina makes some of Tuscany’s greatest wines. Considering the high quality, these wines are surprisingly affordable | |
| Fine Italian – Verona | |
| 1307 2003 La Poja, Allegrini | 52.25 |
| A full bodied, intense and elegant red from 100% Corvina. Gorgeous cherry and tobacco notes on the nose with Christmas cake overtones and some sweet oak | |
| 1313. 2007 Amarone Classico, Allegrini | 60.75 |
| Intense ruby red. Warm and spicy bouquet, with aromas of raisins. This is due to the fact that the grapes are allowed to partially dry prior to fermenting. Well-structured, complex, elegant and velvety. An extremely important wine in Italian viticulture, Amarone is an exclusive and unique symbol of the Valpolicella region. | |
| Fine Spanish | |
| 1308 2006 Baigorri Reserva Rioja, Bodegas Baigorr | 35.25 |
| Sweet red fruit, cream, spice and cedar, notes of new oak. Concentrated, powerful, very focused style, with lovely refreshing acidity. Powerful, but fine-textured tannins. Manages to be elegant as well as powerful. | |
| 1309 2004 21 del 10 (50/50 Merlot & Syrah), Bodegas Alzania, Navarra | 36.25 |
| This 50/50 syrah/merlot blend is aged in new French barriques to give a massive, vanilla-scented wine with incredibly svelte tannins. | |
| 1310 1998 Gueta-Lupia Tinto Crianza, Bodegas Bordelàs Garcia, Priorat | 55.25 |
| This is an exceptional wine from an estate that deserves serious attention. This is highly recommended while it lasts! | |
| 1311 2000 Flor de Pingus, Ribera del Duero | 93.25 |
| 100% organic Pingus is typically aged for 14 months in 100% new French oak barriques, resulting in wines with dark dense colour, intense perfume and a tiered, elegant palate. The wines are all bottled without fining or filtration | |
| 1314 1995 Vina Bosconia Gran Reserva, Lopez de Heredia, Rioja | 85.50 |
| Its nose is persistent, with complex tertiary aromas. Round in the mouth, smooth and elegant with a very long finish. | |
| Bordeaux blends – non Bordeaux | |
| 1410 2011 Bourgueil, Pied de la Butte Domaine Taille aux Loups, Loire | 30.00 |
| 1400 2002 Gaia, Grosset – Clare Valley Australia | 32.75 |
| Gaia is a metaphor for the importance of the diversity and complexity of species. Dark, ripe and juicy, its deep, earthy aromas of dark plums, cassis and red berries are backed by cedar/chocolate oak with smoky undertones. | |
| 1401. 2007 Malbec Gran Cru, Bianchi Enzo – Mendoza, Argentina | 36.25 |
| Impressive combination of sweet red fruit, cedar, spicy oaky cigar box and raisin aromas. Dense and focused – exceptional concentration | |
| 1402. 2005 Signature, Yalumba – Barossa Valley | 40.25 |
| Deep dark red in colour this wine displays aromas which are dense and curranty, yet pure and bright. The nose shows lifted florals, violets and choc mints. The palate is brooding and serious with dark chocolate hazelnuts and warm generosity. Finishes with long fine powdery tannins. | |
| 1403. 2007 Merlot Rutherford, Frogs Leap wines – Napa | 40.30 |
| I have followed the John Williams wines of Frogs Leap for many years now; they are always very elegant, very clean, complex and interesting and have never been disappointed. | |
| 1404. 1998 Dominus Napanook, Christian Mouiex Napa Valley | 42.65 |
| Owned by Christian Mouiex of Chateau Petrus fame – 1998 was an El Nino year but still produces a fantastic wine. | |
| 1405. 2005 Merlot, Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island, Kiwi | 44.10 |
| Fruit flavours of dark berry and plum fruit, bitter chocolate, herbs and earth show the inherent quality of the fruit. | |
| 1406. 2008 Lytton Springs, Ridge Vineyards – California | 44.75 |
| Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon from a great producer | |
| 1407. 2002 Le Sommet, Mont du Toit – South Africa | 70.00 |
| Produced only in exceptional years, in very limited quantities, this is the flagship wine of the Mont du Toit range. Cabernet based but the exact blend of this wine remains undisclosed, but impresses every time. This is a powerful, deliciously complex wine, with a fine balance of fruit, structure and freshness. | |
| 1408. 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Phelps Napa Valley | 72.00 |
| The wine is deeply pigmented and has aromatics of perfectly ripe blackberries, plum, notes of dark chocolate, liquorice and spice. The palate is refined and has exceptional texture and length. | |
| Needs little introduction these producers pionerred the high end style of vin de pays | |
| Bordeaux blends – Bordeaux | |
| The wines produced here are from the lesser known communes/villages of Bordeaux or classified as regionally based. Identical in style but are sought out by wine consumers looking for excellent values, as they can be drunk that much younger than the more esteemed brothers and sisters! | |
| 1413. 2005 Château Livenne, Côtes de Blaye | 30.25 |
| 1412. 2008 Le Haut-Medoc de Giscours, Grand Reserve Haut-Médoc | 31.75 |
| 1414. 2002 Château Le Fontenil, Fronsac | 35.70 |
| 1415. 2000 Château Hanteillan, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc | 37.40 |
| 1418. 2000 Château La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc | 52.25 |
| 1416. 2009 Z – Bordeaux (close to the river estuary just next to the Margaux appellation.) | 24.25 |
| 1419. 1997 Château Duplessis Fabre, Moulis-en-Medoc | 29.00 |
| 1411. 2000 Château Patache d’Aux, Medoc | 35.00 |
| 1417. 2009 Château Haut Rian, 1er Cotes de Bordeaux | 21.50 |
| Bordeaux – Left Bank | |
| The left bank generally produces big and tannic Cabernet-based wines with pronounced blackcurrant and cassis flavours. The older the vintage the softer and broader the wines. | |
| 1500. 2006 Marquis de Calon, St Estephe | 30.25 |
| 1501. 2008 Vivens, Margaux | 39.00 |
| 1502. 2005 Moulin d’Angludet, Margaux | 40.25 |
| 1503. 2005 Château Dauzac, Grand Cru Classé Margaux | 60.25 |
| 1504. 2003 Château Moulin Riche, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Saint Julien | 40.25 |
| 1505. 2003 Château Cos Labory, Grand Cru Classé St Estephe | 46.10 |
| 1506. 2003 Château Haut-Bages Libéral, Grand Cru Classé Pauillac | 48.25 |
| 1507. 2003 Château Grand Puy Ducasse, Grand Cru Classé Pauillac | 50.25 |
| 1510. 2002 Lacoste-Borie, Pauillac (2nd wine of Grand Puy Lacoste) | 42.50 |
| 1508. 2000 Connetable de Talbot, Saint Julien | 50.25 |
| 1509. 2000 Château Labégorce Zédé, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Margaux | 57.25 |
| 1511. 2000 Chateau Batailley, Grand Cru Classé Pauillac | 80.25 |
| 1512. 2000 Château Durfort-Vivens, Grand Cru Classé Margaux | 65.00 |
| 1513. 1985 Château Langoa Barton, Grand Cru Classé Saint Julien | 66.50 |
| 1514. 1978 Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Grand Cru Classé Pauillac | 225.25 |
| Bordeaux – Right Bank | |
| The Merlot-based wines of the Right Bank are generally more fruit forward and have less tannin than those of the Left Bank. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc produces wines that are less tannic, softer, and more forward than those of the Left Bank. | |
| 1515. 2007 Château La Croix des Moines, Lalande de Pomerol | 28.85 |
| 1516. 2005 Chateau Puy-Blanquet Grand cru Classe St-Emilion | 43.25 |
| 1517. 2003 Château Saint Pierre, Pomerol | 52.35 |
| 1518. 2002 Château Plince, Pomerol | 41.25 |
| 1519. 2001 Château Laroze, Grand cru Classe St-Emilion | 40.25 |
| 1520. 2000 Château Certan de May, Pomerol | 81.65 |
| 1521. 2007 Château La Croix Bonneau Montagne St-Emilion | 29.75 |
| 1522. 2008 Le Jardin de Petit Village, Pomerol | 39.50 |
| En Magnum | |
| 1606. 2009 Cotes Du Rhone Parallelle 45 – Paul Jaboulet | 40.75 |
| 1607. 2006 Vina Izardi – Rioja Reserva | 49.75 |
| 1608. 2007 Moulin de la Lagune – Bordeaux | 62.50 |
| 1604. 2003 Château Bernadotte Haut-Médoc | 65.25 |
| 1602. 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Barker, Plantagenet | 72.25 |
| 1605. 1998 Ardingo, Calbello – Tuscany (Bordeaux blend) | 82.25 |
| Champagnes | |
| 101. Michel Guilleminot brut | 35.25 |
| Michel Guilleminot’s brut enjoys an enviable reputation for sheer value for money and consistency. The perfect aperitif. | |
| 102. Michel Guilleminot Rosé | 37.25 |
| Extended skin contact gives this wine its vibrant deep salmon pink colour, and with it a wonderful summer berry aroma. | |
| 103. Pol Roger | 48.25 |
| If it’s good enough for William and Kate it’s good enough for us – the champagne drunk at the royal wedding. Please note that it has been on the list for over 8 years not just because of the wedding! | |
| 104. Billecart Salmon Brut | 53.00 |
| From this highly acclaimed House, a delightful champagne with a charming, fruity nose with a hint of roasted nuts | |
| 105. Bollinger Brut | 57.25 |
| Mellow and complex, this classic champagne shows an extraordinary depth of flavour. | |
| 106. Krug Grande cuvée | 135.25 |
| Possibly the finest non vintage champagne of them all. An explosion of flavours in the glass. | |
| 107. Laurent Perrier Rosé | 90.00 |
| A blend of all three Champagne grapes to produce a perfectly balanced and refined Champagne. | |
| 108. Michel Guilleminot brut – en magnum | 60.25 |
| Makes sense if you are 6 (persons not age!) or more – in fact often when served by magnum it is of better quality as the wine has more room to develop | |
| 109. Michel Guilleminot brut – halves | 18.25 |
| Makes sense if you are the only one drinking! | |
| 110. Louis Roederer Brut Premier – en magnum | 95.00 |
| Makes even more sense! | |
| Sparkling Wines | |
| 112. Louis Bouillot Perle D’aurore rosé – Burgundy | 27.25 |
| Made using the traditional method, this salmon pink rosé is soft and creamy-textured with delicate bubbles. | |
| 111. Prosecco Vetriano – Italy | 21.50 |
| A gently sparkling and slightly off-dry style make this Prosecco an excellent apéritif |
| Rosé | |
| 701. 2011 Gris de Gris Rose, Domaine Petit Chaumont – Languedoc | 21.75 |
| Fresh and round on the palate with fantastic fruit flavours and a lively finish | |
| 703. 2011 Chairetto Rosé, Ca’dei Fratti – Lugana Italy | 26.50 |
| One of our favourite Rosés – well balanced with dry easy drinking flavour | |
| 704. 2011 Sancerre Rosé, Domaine P&A dezat – Loire | 26.00 |
| A delicate and subtle rosé with a nose of rosehips and redcurrants. Soft and fresh with more summer fruit flavours and an off-dry finish. A wonderful example of Loire Rosé |
Pudding Wines |
50ml | 125ml | Bottle |
| 1619. 2009 Moscato d’Asti, Contero – Italy (½ bottle – 375ml) | n/a | n/a | 15.25 |
| A delicious grapey sparkling wine, low in alcohol – 5.5% – glorious as a aperitif as much as a digestif. | |||
| 1620. Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato | n/a | n/a | 15.25 |
| 1621. 2004 Chateau St. Roch – Maury (⅔ bottle – 500ml) | 3.10 | 6.00 | 25.00 |
| Wonderfully rich, red pudding wine great with chocolate, berry fruit and blue cheese | |||
| 1622. 2007 Eclat Botrytis Semillon – Chile (½ bottle – 375ml) | 3.40 | 7.65 | 28.25 |
| Wonderfully rich yet balanced sweet wine, gentle lemon with lots of honey | |||
| 1623. 2010 Moscatel, Ochoa – Spain (½ bottle – 375ml) | 2.90 | 5.40 | 26.00 |
| Gorgeously fresh and light Spanish wine – great with fruit desserts | |||
| 1624. 2008 Clos Dady – Sauternes (bottle – 750ml) | 3.40 | 7.75 | 38.25 |
| A classic sauterne perfect for blue cheese and sponge based puddings | |||
| 1625. Muscadelle, Chambers Rosewood Vineyards (½ bottle – 375ml) - Rutherglen, Australia | 3.85 | 8.45 | 25.25 |
| Unique fortified sweet wine with hints of marmalade | |||
| 1626. Pedro Ximinez, Sanchez Romate – Spain (bottle – 750ml) | 4.35 | n/a | n/a |
| Thick & sweet. Molten brown sugar with a hint of roses. Christmas pudding in a glass! | |||
| 1627. 2009 Domaine Castera Jurancon – France | 3.95 | 8.55 | 26.25 |
| 1628. 2001 Château Filhot, Grand Cru Classé (½ bottle – 375ml) - Sauternes, France | n/a | n/a | nla |
| Clean, slightly sherbetty & lemony fruit on the nose. Lots of substance,creamy but rounded, lemon pith, bitter oranges alongside sweeter exotic fruit elements | |||
| 1629. 1994 Chateau Coutet , Cru Classe Barsac (½ bottle – 375ml) | n/a | n/a | nla |
| One of the oldest producing vineyards in Bordeaux. An appealing nose, offering up some scents of quince and oranges, with a rather floral, chalky character. |