Champagne and Sparkling Wines

Prosecco de Connegliano NV

The classic dry sparkling wine from Italy; light, fresh and the ideal way to start the meal - fantastic with the Meze.

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Champagne Mansard NV

Great Champagne from a reliable producer. Fresh lemon and biscuit notes. "Class in a glass"

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Veuve Clicquot NV

The stylish fine Champagne, known as "the widow". This champagne shows hints of ripe apples, toast and a hint of creaminess.

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Brut Rose, Moet et Chandon NV

One of the classic pink Champagnes - dry with hints of strawberry and raspberry.

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Dom Perignon, 1998

This is a fresh, ripe and delicious bottle of bubbly with flavours of citrus and mineral with a creamy, toasty finish. The hallmark of a fine Dom Perignon is the tiny, pinpoint bubbles and a lush feel on the palate.

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Cristal, Louis Roederer, 1998

A gleaming pale gold colour, it has an eloquent, intense yet delicate nose showing hints of almonds and fresh white flowers. It IS the Champagne to be seen with and it truly lived up to its reputation.

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Medium White

Muscat, Fortant de France - France, 2004/2005

Crisp with a hint of sweetness - the ideal choice to drink throughout the meal - but also with our fruitier desserts.

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Rose Wine

Syrah Rose, Fortant de France - France 2004/2005

Light cherry and bramble bouquet with a creamy dryish palate that makes this a real "find".

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Rioja Rosada, Marques de Caceres, Spain, 2004/2005

Strawberries, raspberries and red cherries fill the palate. Deliciously light and fresh - the perfect balanced Rose.

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Red Wines

Soft and Fruity Reds

Merlot, Torrreon de Paredes, Chile, 2004/2005

Superb plum and spiced jam aromas and juicy, silky flavours.

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Fleurie "la Roilette", Henry Fessy, France 2003/2004

Juicy smooth rich wine with warm cherry and berry fruits. Amongst the best Beaujolais' we could find.

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Rounded, Silky Reds

Bordeaux, Chateau La Rose du Pin, France, 2002

Well structured claret in a Medoc style from a superbly run estate. A benchmark for Bordeaux wine.

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Pinot Noir, Newton Johnson. South Africa, 2004

Possibly the finest South African Pinot Noir we have ever tasted - initially smooth and silky but finishes with real power - an absolute delight!

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Elegant, Spicy Reds

Cotes du Rhone "le Bastilles", Maison Buachon, France, 2003/2004

A ruby red, warm scented wine with hints of spice. Easy mellow drinking to match a variety of foods.

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Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Beronia, Spain, 2002/2003

Classic Rioja with round mild oaky notes and savoury nuances.

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Rioja Reserva, Marques de Caceres, Spain, 1998

One of the finest Rioja producers and this wine lives up to its producers reputation- dark cherry, plums, spice, toast, cedar - lots of flavours merging together - a fabulous vinious experience.

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Turkish Wines

The Whites

Villa Doluca

Made with grapes from the Thracian Vineyards. Rich, crisp and dry. Very popular in Turkey.

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Cankaya

Made with grapes from Kapadokya, Trakya and Tokast. Very popular dry, crisp and fruity wine.

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Antik

A full bodied and pleasing bouquet of blended grapes from the Marmara and Central Anatolian regions, complementing our varied chicken and fish menu.

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White Wine

Light and Crisp Whites

Pinot Grigio, Ca'Lunghetta, Italy 2004/2005

A fantastic example of a Pinot Grigio; light with hints of almond, lemon and apples - great as an aperitif or throughout the meal.

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Sancerre "les Vairans", France 2003/2004

Delicious flinty, lemon dry wine with long complex flavours of grass and rich fruit.

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Chablis, Moreau, France 2003/2004

Lovers of Chablis will love this example from the oldest producer in the region - crisp and dry with a lemon and mineral notes.

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Soft, Rounded Whites

Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Skalli, France, 2003/2004

A really stunning glass of Chardonnay is hard to beat. Round, rich and packed with melon fruit and toasty hints.

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Chenin Blanc, Beaumont, South Africa, 2004/2005

A crisp and complex white from an absolutely top class South African producer. One of the best examples of a Chenin Blanc we have found.

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Fuller Dry Whites

Rioja Blanco Barrel Fermented, Marques de Caceres, Spain, 2004

A sublime wine to match with many of our dishes - fresh with a hint of spice - try this particularly with our lamb and chicken dishes.

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Sauvingnon Blanc "The Jibe", Marlborough, New Zealand, 2004/2005

A classic Sauvignon from New Zealand - fresh, crisp with a full elder flower and gooseberry flavour.

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Pouilly Fuisse "Cuvee Vierge", Henry Fessy, France, 2003/2004

Complex and elegant, this dry wine made from the Chardonnay grape is a realest for lovers of fine wine.

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Chablis Premier Cru "les Lys", Daniel-Etienne Defaix, 1998/1999

Perhaps the best Chablis we have tasted, from one of the best Chablis producers there is. This wine is rich, textured, complex and mature - an absolute wonder.

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Rich, Full Bodied Reds

Shiraz, Stonehaven Stepping Stone, Australia, 2002

A super example of an Australian Shiraz. Rich black fruit character with a spicy undertone - warm and satisfying - great with the red meat dishes on our list.

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Chateauneuf du Pape, Comte Raimbauld, France, 2002/2003

Spices and warm fruits on the aroma with rich long flavours. Big and hearty - ideal with our more spicy dishes.

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