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The Grapes of Ratho We are currently changing our wine supplier so this list will become more substantial for the summer. White Peaks View Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 South Africa. Bright, zingy, elderflower scented wine with good concentration of fruit and fresh grapefruity acidity. Bottle 10.00 Small Glass 2.50 Large Glass 3.50 Stoney Vale Semillion/Chardonnay, 2006 Chile. Classic Aussie blend, citrus and melon fruit reveal a dry, fresh tropical fruit palate. Bottle 11.00 Small Glass 3.00 Large Glass 4.00 Bella Modella Pinot Grigio, 2006 Italy. Refreshing, almond scented Pinot Grigio – zesty and dry with a hint of apricot Bottle 12.00 Small Glass 3.00 Large Glass 4.00 Tortoiseshell Bay Semillon/ Sauvignon Casella, 2005 Australia. A dry wine with citrus notes. Bottle 13.50 Small Glass 3.50 Large Glass 4.50 Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire Classic, earthy, vegetal, yeasty nose. Rich and full on the palate with good, ripe fruit. Bottle 13.00 Valdivieso Reserve Voignier, 2006 Chile. A medium dry wine with floral and citrus aromas integrated with vanilla oak overtones, and an excellent tropical fruit finish. Bottle 15.00 D’Arenburg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne, 2005 Australia. A dry, rich and complex wine with hints of peach and pear, balanced with a fine acid structure. Bottle 18.00 Marmesa Chardonnay, 2005 California. This award winning dry unoaked chardonnay has aromas of white peaches, lemon and fresh cut grass. Superb. Bottle 19.50 Bouchard Saint Veran, 2006 France. Dry with aromas of peaches and pears, gradually shading towards white and yellow flowers. Lovely balance and finish. Bottle 20.50 Domaine Eric Louis Sancerre. With its lovely light golden colour and fruity nose, this elegant Sancerre has a powerful palate with plenty of fruits and freshness Bottle 22.00 L’Avenir Laroche Chenin Blanc, 2006 South Africa. A classic and refreshing dry wine with crisp citrus, mineral, and good balance. Bottle 24.00 Claude Michot Pouilly Fume, 2005/6 France. A superb classic French dry white with elegant and well balanced fruit. Long yet soft finish. Bottle 27.00 Robert Denogent Pouilly Fuisse la Croix, 2004 France. A typically dry wine, with hints of lemon and peach aromas, whilst the palate is elegant and has well balanced fruit, Excellent. Bottle 30.00 Red Stoney Vale Cabernet Shiraz, 2005/6 Australia. A classic Australian blend – easy drinking, robust red. Great with or without food. Bottle 11.00 Small Glass 3.00 Large Glass 4.00 Tortoiseshell Bay Mourvedre/Shiraz Casella 2005/6 Australia. Lovely ripe, juicy Shiraz is nicely balanced by spicy Mouvedre. Bottle 13.50 Small Glass 3.50 Large Glass 4.50 Rioja Preferido Semi, Vina Viejas, Vina Herminia 2005 Spain. Made with old vine Tempranillo, this young wine is given a short time in oak to impart a touch of vanilla. Bottle 13.50 Small Glass 3.50 Large Glass 4.50 Vina Corral Merlot Reserve, 2004 Chile. Soft and generous with plum and blackberry fruit with a touch of melted chocolate Bottle 17.50 Morgon Burgundy, 2006 France. Bursting with cherry, liquorice and violet, this is a very pleasant and fresh Morgon. Bottle 32.00 De Trafford Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Australia. Deep, dark in colour, intense fruit, rich and silky in texture with an elegant, long dry finish. Bottle 35.00 Chateau La Fleur Pomerol, 2001/3 France. Juicy but elegant, red berry and plum. The Cabernet Franc adds structure to balance the soft, ripeness of the merlot. This is a well balanced and complex Pomerol. Bottle 40.50 Sweet Chateau Loupiac, 2002 France. Sweet, medium bodied wine with marmalade, honey and orange notes, sweet and lovely finish. Bottle £16.50 Small Glass4.00 Miranda Griffith Golden Botrytis, 2004 Australia. Intense, super sweet wine with honey and marmalade from the botrytis with a hint of oaky vanilla. Bottle 18.50 Small Glass 4.50 Sparkling / Champagne Renard-Barnier Brut Champagne, France This delicate, feminine Champagne is indeed a great discovery. Here is traditional authentic Champagne produced entirely from grapes grown in the family vineyards. It is aged for three years in bottle. Bottle 28.50 Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2000, France. Aromas of peach, pear and dried fruits, with caramelised and almost mineralised citrus fruit. Excellent. Bottle 70.00 Krug Vintage 1995, France. Krug is superb champagne with citrus, ginger and toasted nut aromas. The palate takes on a creamy richness but still has classic citrus and apricot. Very long on the finish. Epic. Bottle 175.00 |