Our wine list has been prepared by Direct Wine Shipments Northern Ireland Wine Merchant of the Year, The WHICH? Wine Guide 2002, The Consumer's Association. The menu offers a range of both traditional and new world wine selected to complement our menu style and dishes.
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House Wines (White)
01. Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc / Lontue Valley, Chile £12.50 Crisp fresh dry white with green fruit flavours. With a lively, zesty freshness normally associated with fine Sancerre. One of the New World's finest value for money dry whites.
02. Vinos Sanz Rueda / Rueda, Spain £12.50
From Vinos Sanz of Rueda. A blend of Viura & Verdejo. Crisp, fresh & dry with lemon & peach aromas & flavours.
03. Deakin Estate Chardonnay / Victoria Australia £12.50
Fresh peach flavours with a slightly nutty oak influence.
04. Il Palu Pinot Grigio | Friuli, Italy £13.45
Crisp, fresh, dry white with healthy acidity and lemon and apple flavours.
05. Torres Vina Esmeralda / Penedes, Spain £13.45 This wine is a classic. There is no other parallel fron any other grower. This Muscat based wine is full of floral aromas of passion fruit, rose & jasmine finishing with a fine zesty acidity.
06. Hunters Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand £18.95
"Weighty yet gentle wine, with deliciously intense flavours of melon, passionfruit and capsicum and fresh, lively acidity. A ripe style...retains vigour." (Classic Wines of New Zealand) "Consistently producing flawless wines with tremendous varietal character..a winery of world standing, and certainly among the top dozen in Australiasia." (James Halliday) Marlborough has won international acclaim for it's Sauvignon Blancs. Established by Belfast man Ernie Hunter in the late 1970’s.
07. Los Cardos Chardonnay / Mendoza, Argentina £12.95
Vibrant stylish modern white. Pineapples, melon & Lemon fruit flavours abound. Dry & Crisp in finish.
08. Annie's Lane Riesling / Clare Valley, Chile £15.95 Possesses a knock out perfume of tangerine skins, tropical fruits & honeyed apples as well as a medium bodied, lively, intensely fruity, dry crisp style. The finish lasts for nearly 20 seconds. It is an impressive dry Riesling to drink over the next year.
09. Santa Rita Reserva Chardonnay / Casablanca Valley, Chile £14.50 A wonderfully balanced, ripe Chardonnay with melon & light citrus flavours.
10.Brown Brothers Chardonnay | Victoria, Australia £16.50
"Appealing, soft and supple with generous peach and pear flavours that dance through the finish." (Wine Spectator).
11. Mills Reef Sauvignon Blanc | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand £15.45
This is a ripely herbaceous style Sauvignon Blanc, with deep melon / lime flavours and subtle French oak adding complexity. A mouthfilling dry wine with a creamy-smooth finish, it will mature well.
12. Jackson Triggs Chardonnay / Canada £17.50 Dry & full bodied with a fragrant bouquet reminiscent of ripe apples & pears. A hint of oak & butter combine for a lingering complex finish.
13. Laroche Chablis / Burgandy, France £18.50 This is a benchmark pure Chablis - classic and good value. The palate is crisp, lively and firm with stony notes and even a touch of nettles.
14. Eric Louis Les Celliers de La Pauline Sancerre| Loire, France £18.95
This modestly priced 'everyday Sancerre comes from a good producer. 100% unoaked Sauvignon Blanc. It is dry, crisp and full of lemony/ limey fruit. Good aperitif wine.
15. Domaine Laroche l er Cru Chablis 'Les Vaudevay' / Burgundy, France £28.95 A mature concentrated single vineyard Chablis from the single Domaine of Michel Laroche. From a classic ripe vintage. [Top]
15. Marqués de Cáceres Crianza | Rioja, Spain £13.95
Made from Tempranillo (Spain’s classic grape) with some Graciano and Mazuelo. Medium bodied with flavours of red fruit and smoky, vanilla oak. From Rioja’s most successful bodega. The Forner family also proprietors of Grand Cru Bordeaux Chateau Camensac have produced a Rioja wine which very much emphasizes fruit rather than oak flavours. Meat roasts ad grills, cold meat salads, heavy/baked vegetarian dishes, meat pies.
16. Santa Rita Reserva Merlot | Maipo Valley, Chile £12.95
Full flavoured, opulent, rich red made from the famous St. Emilion grape variety. Aged in American oak this wine displays favours of plums, blackberries, vanilla and black pepper. Santa Rita consistently produce some of the finest wine from South America. Roasts meats, game and poultry, charcuterie, meat pasta dishes, macaroni cheese, quiche.
17. Brown Brothers Shiraz | Victoria, Australia £14.95
Full bodied red with hints of blackberry, plum, spice and vanilla notes. Partial fermentation and maturation in oak barrels emphasize the varietal and regional flavours. Heavyweight casseroles, barbecues, grills, roast duck or goose.
18. Domaine Sénéchaux Châteauneuf du Pape | Rhône, France £23.95
Made from 70 year old vines, this wine is made to a more modern style. Soft, round, medium-to full-bodied red with an up-front, fruity, peppery, herb-tinged and cherry flavoured style. "Excellent..4 Stars..accessible but concentrated and appealing." (Robert Parker) Game, beef and venison, meat casseroles.
19. Masi Renzo Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina |Tuscany £13.50
"89/100...Great value. Gorgeous aromas of violet, berry and raspberry. Medium bodied, with silky, seamless tannins and a long, fruity finish. A beauty.” (Wine Spectator) Macerated on its lees for 15 days. Undergoes malolactic fermentation following the racking. Partly aged in new Frenck oak casks for 5-6 months, then matured in bottle for 6 months before release. Grilled/roast meats, pizza; lasagne, pasta, Moussaka and dishes containing mushrooms, peppers and aubergines; cheese.
20. High Altitude Malbec Shiraz |Mendoza, Argentina £11.95
Superb value! Classy combination of New World fruit and traditional style. Ripe plum and blackberry fruit, fine structure and a well balanced finish. Roast beef and lamb, cheese soufflé, casseroles, barbecues, spicy sausages, peppers.
21. Copeland Estate Shiraz |SE Australia £9.95
This wine is crammed with the rich cherry and spice flavours that mark out a good Shiraz. Round soft tannins add structure and a lingering finish. Baked dishes, casseroles, barbecues and grills, roast goose or duck.
22. Jim Barry Cabernet Sauvignon |Clare Valley, Australia £18.95
Vibrant, deep red colour, with an herbaceous bouquet of spicy plum, blackcurrant and oak. "Lavish red fruit nose with a complex, spicy palate." (Wine Magazine) Roast beef, heavy meat dishes, barbecues.
23. Miguel Torres Cordillera | Curico, Chile £19.50
Intense dark ruby in colour, with hints of purple and mahogany at the edge. Warm and dense aromas reminiscent of spices and forests. The elegant palate has silky tannins and notes of blueberry and blackberry jam over rich, spicy tones of clove, tobacco and pepper. Barrel ageing has added touches of vanilla and smoke to this wine that also has a long, intense finish. Meaty casseroles, game, roast meats.
24. Santa Rita 120 Carmenere |Rapel Valley, Chile £11.95
This wine is characterised by pleasant round tannins and the combination of ripe red fruit with attractive hints of herbs and spices. Meaty casseroles and barbecues; pasta, cheese.
25. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes du Rhône | Rhône, France £12.95 "86/100…Chapoutier appears to be building more stuffing into his bottom line Côtes du Rhône as evidenced by this Belleruche. A blend of equal parts Syrah and Grenache, it exhibits a deep ruby colour as well as a sweet nose of black fruits, liquorice, herbes de Provence, and earth. Tangy acidity provides definition and crispiness to this medium-bodied, fruit driven effort." (Robert Parker) Stuffed peppers, spicy sausages, moussaka, grills.
26.Château Lagrange, Lusac-St. Emilion, Producta | Bordeaux,France £14.95
Full bodied red with hints of blackberry, plum, spice and vanilla notes. Oak ageing enhances this medium bodied, soft style of red. Lamb and beef. [Top]
27. Miguel Torres Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé | Curico, Chile £10.95
Original, youthful Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé showing a clearly defined personality. It shows delicate summer fruit aromas of cassis, blueberries and blackcurrants, and is a fragrant, floral wine. Full and fresh on the palate with an attractive, crisp finish. Excellent with pasta dishes. Cold meats and salad; vegetarian dishes; oriental dishes. [Top]
28. Pannier Brut Tradition | Champagne, France £35.00
From the premier champagne house of Pannier. “This soft powder puff of a champagne gets your attention with assertive aromas and flavours of buttered popcorn, then turns light and frothy in texture. Appealing for it’s smoothness. Drink now." (Wine Spectator)
29. Segura Viudas Brut Reserva | Penedes, Spain £14.95
"The rich, biscuity Brut Reserva has a tremendous record of consistency... the best generic non-vintage Cava produced." (David Molyneaux-Berry M.W.) "... Flavours of apple and canned peach, but stays lively thanks to a fresh mousse and crisp acidity. A quaffable aperitif." (Wine Spectator) Gold Medal Winner - International Wine Challenge 1998 For both wines: Oysters, smoked salmon, various starters – and whatever else takes your fancy. [Top]
30. Brown Brothers Late Harvest Muscat 2000 | Victoria, Australia £12.95 Made from late harvested Muscat grapes. In the style of a fine German Spatlese. A rich luscious ripe sweet white. "Floral, spicy, off dry Muscat with a clean finish. Glug it cold on its own or with fruit tarts and lemon puddings. (Wine Magazine) If you have never experienced a dessert wine – preferably with a dessert! – then you have missed out on a possible palatial orgasm. A wonderful way to finish a meal: makes you want to start all over again! [Top]
31. Torres Viña Esmeralda | Penedes, Spain £6.45
This wine is a classic. There is no other parallel from any other grower. The wine has also evolved, becoming much drier than earlier vintages. This Muscat based wine is full of floral aromas of passion fruit, rose and jasmine, finishing with a fine zesty acidity. Great value multi functional wine. "Miguel Torres is a winemaker of genius." (Oz Clarke)
32. Laroche Chablis | Chablis, France £8.95
This is benchmark pure Chablis - classic and good value. It shows clean, subtle apples and cream on the nose. The palate is crisp, lively and firm with stony notes and even a touch of nettles. Bronze Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2000
33. Brown Brothers Chardonnay 1999/00 | Victoria, Australia £7.95
"Appealing, soft and supple with generous peach and pear flavours that dance through the finish." (Wine Spectator) [Top]
34. Torres Coronas | Penedes, Spain £6.45
Smooth, oak-aged stylish red. Subtle cherry colour with brick red overtones. Elegant aroma, showing a delicate balance between varietal notes of forest fruits and liquorice, and spicy hints of oak. Well rounded, silky palate with smooth varietal tannins.
35.Marqués de Cáceres Crianza | Rioja, Spain £7.45
Medium bodied with flavours of red fruit and smoky, vanilla oak. From Rioja’s most successful bodega. The Forner family also proprietors of Grand Cru Bordeaux Château Camensac have produced a Rioja wine which very much emphasizes fruit rather than oak flavours.
36.Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon | Maipo Valley, Chile £6.95
In the style of a quality Cru Bourgeois from Haut Medoc. Full bodied with hints of cassis, currants and vanilla. Matured in French Nevers oak. "Ripe, chewy and lean textured with solid flavours that echo of black cherry and spice." (Wine Spectator) [Top]
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