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MIDDLETHORPE HALL WINES BY THE GLASS ......................................................... 1 & 2APÉRITIFS........................................................................................................ 3WADDESDON MANOR........................................................................................ 4CHAMPAGNE.................................................................................................... 5 & 6CHAMPAGNE: DEMI-SEC AND ROSÉ WINES............................................................ 7SPARKLING WINES............................................................................................ 7ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE & ROSÉ SPARKLING................................................................ 8ROSÉ WINE..................................................................................................... 9BORDEAUX RED............................................................................................... 10, 11 & 12BURGUNDY RED............................................................................................... 13 & 14BEAUJOLAIS..................................................................................................... 14BURGUNDY WHITE............................................................................................ 15 & 16CHABLIS......................................................................................................... 16RHÔNE VALLEY................................................................................................ 17 & 18LOIRE VALLEY.................................................................................................. 19ALSACE.......................................................................................................... 20AUSTRIA......................................................................................................... 20SPAIN ............................................................................................................ 21 & 22PORTUGAL....................................................................................................... 22ITALY ............................................................................................................ 23 & 24LEBANON........................................................................................................ 24SOUTH AFRICA................................................................................................. 25NORTH AMERICA.............................................................................................. 26SOUTH AMERICA............................................................................................... 27 & 28 AUSTRALIA...................................................................................................... 29 & 30NEW ZEALAND................................................................................................. 31 & 32HALF BOTTLES RED ......................................................................................... 33HALF BOTTLES WHITE....................................................................................... 34PUDDING WINES............................................................................................... 35VEGETARIAN, VEGAN AND ORGANIC WINE NOTES................................................... 36

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Food and Wine MatchingThe matching of food and wine is a matter of personal taste. There are no hard and fast rules, but just remember it is easiest to think of wine as a sauce and match the strength of flavours and weight of the dish with the wine. Happily there are hundreds of ‘right’ combinations and

there are very few ‘wrong’ combinations.

Intensity/Weight: Try to match the weight of the food with the weight of the wine, so a rich, red meat dish like Beef/Game works well with a Full Red Bordeaux, Red Rhone or New World Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon.Hence, if you so wished, a fuller White Wine like a Burgundy would work better than a lighter style Red from Beaujolais or a New World Pinot Noir.

Lightweight food like poultry/fish is better complimented with more delicate wines such as Italian White, Sauvignon Blanc or a no oak Chardonnay - a light, low-tannin Red from Beaujolais or New World Pinot Noir could also work.

Acidity: Acid in food, from the likes of lemons, limes, apples, etc will help to reduce the acidity of the wine and will help emphasis the wines fruit flavours. Generally wines from a cool climate (New World mostly) and Champagnes have a higher acidity and higher acidity wines also help to cleanse the palate when eating oily foods.

In some regions of the world, the wines are tailored to suit the food of that region. The best example of this being Italy where the majority of Italian Red wine is high in acidity to match the tomato and olive oil based dishes.

Tannin: These are the bitter, mouth-drying gum-furring elements which are detected in red wine and comes from the grape skins and stalks. The highest levels of tannins are found in younger, full-bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz particularly and tannin acts a natural preservative in wine and as the wine ages it becomes less noticeable. Wines made from grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Gamay (Beaujolais fame) have naturally lower levels of tannin.

Wine tannins are attracted to fatty proteins (your salvia is full of protein molecules and this is why your gums pucker and dry when drinking tannic wine). Lamb is a good example, as the tannin molecules from a tannic Red wine attach themselves to the high-fatty lamb molecules and strip them from your mouth, leaving your mouth refreshed and cleansed.

Sweetness: The general rule of thumb is that the wine should be as sweet, but better still sweeter than the food.

Many sweet wines have good acidity, like Sauternes and this makes them a good match for rich foods like paté and foie gras as the acidity will cut through the fatty texture and then complement the richness of the food.

Finally, all wine has some residual sugar and some New World wines from grape varieties like Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Riesling may be ‘off-dry’ in style and this works well with savoury dishes that have been lightly sweetened with honey, coconut milk, etc: as in glazed pork or Thai chicken curry.

Sulphites in wine: Though not affecting the characteristics of the wine, a commonly asked question. Pick up a bottle of wine in the UK and you will find a statement on the label declaring ‘contains sulphites’. This is to protect a small number of people, such as asthmatics, who may have an allergic reaction. Sulphites are a natural product of fermentation, so all wines contain a limited amount.

However sulphites also exist in wine through the use of sulphur dioxide (SO2) during the wine making process. SO2 is a strong antiseptic but is also used to protect grapes and wine from microbal attack; in addition it has antioxidant properties. Red wines require less SO2 than Whites, but look out for Organically Produced or Bio-dynamical Produced wines which only contain very small amounts.

A Few SuggestionsThough by no means a definitive list, these wine suggestions are simply to give you some

ideas.If you would like a full-bodied Australian Shiraz with your Green Salad or a pudding wine with

your Roast Beef, then please do so. All we can ask is that you enjoy your food and wine choice.

Salads: To help cut through the dressing/oils a refreshing Rosé, a crisp Sauvignon Blanc

or an aromatic Albarino.

Velouté: Enjoy a glass of Champagne or Rosé. Alternatively try a New World Riesling, un-oaked Chardonnay, or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.

Seafood: Either New World style un-oaked Chardonnay, White Burgundy or going down the red route try a Beaujolais or New Zealand Pinot Noir or combining both white and red – how about Irancy, a Red wine from the Chablis region.

If the dish is with a creamy or butter sauce, then the better match is a buttery White Burgundy from the Côte de Beaune, like – Puligny or Chassagne-Montrachet.

With smoked fish a South African or Australian Chardonnay matches well.

For simpler grilled fish why not try a crisp Italian white or an Albarino from Spain covers most seafood options.

Shellfish: For Scallops crisp South African or New World Sauvignon Blanc or Pouilly Fumé from the Loire is also an excellent alternative.

With the likes of Crab and Lobster a Côte Chalonnaise/ Côte de Beaune Burgundy or White Rhône is sublime. If they are served plain, a Chablis is a great match.

Chicken: A nice simple Chardonnay as it should not be too over-powering for the delicate flavours. If the dish comes with a creamy sauce a Pouilly Fuissé would be a better match.

Pork: A Chenin Blanc or New World style of Chardonnay works well. But a Beaujolais is an excellent match for all types of Pork dishes.

Lamb: A Red Bordeaux is the perfect accompaniment, particularly wines from Paulliac and Médoc.

Red Rhône or from the New World – Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. If Italian wine is to your liking, a Sangiovese should go down very nicely.

If you wanted an alternative, why not try a Rioja or Malbec.

Beef: A good selection is available from Red Burgundy to Beaujolais to New World Merlot dominated blends. Roast beefs’ best companion is a lovely mature Red Bordeaux, in particular a Pomerol, a little expensive perhaps but worth treating yourself.All are suitable so long as the wine is of medium tannin red.

The only exception is with Steaks or Rare Beef when a big Red Bordeaux, Red Rhône or Australian Shiraz work best.

Winged Game: Depending on the weight of the sauce, you can start from New Zealand Pinot Noir to Rioja,

Malbec, mature Red Rhône, Red Bordeaux and New World Cabernet Sauvignon.

Game: You need something to match the strong flavours, so try a Red Rhône, New World Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon or alternatively from Italy a comforting Barolo.

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232 Panul Sauvignon Blanc, Errazuriz Ovalle Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2013 4.95 6.55 25.50 12.95Here in the Lontué valley sub region, winds from the Pacific Ocean cool the grapes and concentrate delicate aromas and flavours of fresh grass and gooseberry fruits. Food match: Salads, Shellfish

258 Pinot Grigio, Duca Di Castelmonte, IGT, Sicilia, Italy, 2013 5.25 6.95 26.9513.90Crisp lemon blossom bouquet leads into vibrant flavours of citrus, melon and peach. Pleasant, balanced, harmonious and fruity wine of good structure.Food match: Chicken, Fish, Seafood, Green Salads, Pasta

247 Gentil, Hugel & Fils, Alsace, 2012 7.65 10.15 39.50 19.95(12% Gewurztraminer, 2% Muscat, 22% Pinot Gris, 20% Riesling, 44% Sylvaner & Pinot Blanc)Frank aromatic expression, delicately perfumed of flowers (rose, jasmine), fruit (apricot, apple) and spice (cardamom, saffron), with a lively and spring-like freshness. Refreshingly dry and full of charm on the palate, finishing on an agreeably fruity and perfumed note Food match: Salads, Risotto, Pasta, White Fish (e,.g. Cod, Hake, Bream, Monkfish, Bass)

233 Colheita Seleccionada, Adega De Pegões, Setúbal, Lisboa, 20124.95 6.55 25.0012.95(40% Chardonnay, 30% Arinto, 30% Antao Vaz) Suitable for Vegetarians, Decanter World Wine Awards - CommendedHighly aromatic, smoky and richly oaked but all kept in perfect balance with the fruit playing the major role. Packed full of lush peach flavour, alongside spice and a distinct mineral backbone. The local Arinto grapes give the fresh citrus flavours, whilst Chardonnay and Antao Vaz add body and delicious buttery flavours.Food match: Oily Fish (Trout, Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel, Herring), Pasta, Creamy Sauces

299 Chablis, Gaston André Pere et Fils, 2012 7.35 9.75 38.00 19.85(100% Chardonnay)An old-fashioned Chablis style – not a trace of oak, but a crisp and fresh palate with citrus and flinty notes through to a dry finish.Food match: Fish, Shellfish, Chicken with a creamy sauce

283 Viognier, Berton Vineyards, Eden Valley, S. E. Australia, 2013 5.65 7.45 29.0015.25A flavoursome alternative to Chardonnay. Lifted aromas of apricot, orange blossom and peach followed by fresh flavours of citrus zest, tropical fruits fill the voluptuous palate and linger to create a long finish. Food match: Oily Fish (Trout, Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel, Herring), Pork, Veal, Cured Meats

237 Sancerre, Domaine du Nozay, Loire, 2012 7.45 9.85 39.00 20.25(100% Sauvignon Blanc)Philippe de Benoist built Domaine du Nozay himself in 1970, today his son Cyril runs the winery. His exuberant, single vineyard Sancerre is hard to beat - with its ripe, and complex minerality. An exceptional wine – exquisitely balanced with a rich array of ripe fresh gooseberries, grassy fruit , citrus fruit and a vibrant fresh acidity.Food match: Salads, Shellfish

259 Gavi di Gavi, Fratelli Levis, Piedmont, D.O.C.G., Italy, 2012 6.85 8.95 35.5018.00(100% Cortese)

Delicate, floral aromas and concentrated flavours whilst preserving the acidity, giving wines of character and balance. Ripe pear and white flowers dominate this elegant wine. It's refreshing with pleasant weight and a delicate, mineral finishFood match: Apéritif, Seafood, Delicate Meat Dishes, Mild Cheese, Risottos, Vegetables

235 Saumur Blanc, Cave de Saumur, Loire, 2012 5.60 7.80 31.00 15.75Pure Chenin Blanc grown on the chalky soils of Anjou, this zesty, bright white Saumur wine has a bountiful bouquet of white orchard fruit and a crisp, fresh, oak-free palate.Food match: Aperitif, Salads, Pork, Light Fish Dishes, Chicken with a creamy sauce

294 Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Vernon, Marlborough, 2013 5.75 7.65 29.25 15.50Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its best - Zesty, crisp, simultaneously herbaceous, Tropical and beautifully aromatic. The fruit is expressive - fresh apples, passionfruit and honeydew melon come to mind, supported by a well defined line of acidityFood match: Shellfish, White Fish (e,.g. Flat Fish, Cod, Hake, Bream, Monkfish, Bass)

218 Picpoul de Pinet Prestige, Domaine des Lauriers, Languedoc, 2012 5.85 7.8029.50 15.50Light gold with green tints. Lovely floral nose with notes of acacia and citrus fruits. Very crisp and fresh with strong grapefruit and lemon flavours. Delicious and refreshing.Food match: Veal, Foie Gras, Light Game, Smoked Fish, Smoked Meats

ROSÉ345 Rosé, Nelson Estate, Nelson’s Creek, Paarl, South Africa, 2012 5.75 8.15 31.75

16.75(Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot) Suitable for vegansA bright pink colour with aromas redolent of strawberries and candy floss. The palate has a lively acidity, plenty of strawberry fruits and a persistent finish, The quality and style partly comes from the granite-clay soils and the cooling Atlantic breezes, mitigating South Africa’s fierce summer heat and helping to promote the delicate flavours and fresh textures.

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17.55Deep crimson with purple hues in colour. Consisting of berry fruit, plums and spicy mocha chocolate oak aromas on the nose. A flavoursome palate with savoury stewed cherry and blackcurrant flavours, which merge well into lingering vanilla oak flavours.Food match: Beef, Lamb

122 Fleurie, Domaine des Grands Cèdres, 2012 6.75 9.35 36.50 18.95(100% Gamay)Showing floral aromas of violets and peonies with intense dark cherries and a touch of spice. This follows onto the palate with velvety smooth tannins and a rounded finish with a touch of granite minerality. Food match: Pork

051 Château Cadet, Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, 2008 6.50 8.70 34.00 17.55(80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon)Rich jet-ruby in colour with a blend of red & black fruit on the nose. Palate is very pure on attack. A lovely richness and texture, an opulence which, allied to freshness makes for a wine with both gravitas and vitality.Food match : Beef, Lamb

177 Pinot Noir, Premium, St. Clair, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2011 6.85 9.5037.00 19.00

Aromas of ripe red cherries, black-currents and raspberries with perfumed spicy notes and delicate fresh coffee. On the palate there are flavours of bright, lifted ripe red plum, red cherry and blackcurrant follows with well integrated fine textured tannin and well-balanced acidity. The finish introduces fresh coffee and vanilla notes with a pleasant length. Food match: Duck, Pheasant, Mushrooms/Truffles, Salmon

157 Malbec, Inacayal, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, 2012 6.25 8.20 32.0016.85This 100% Malbec has a clean, bright violet and red colour. Plums and berries jump out of the glass with chocolate, hints of coco and vanilla. On the palate, it is smooth, with mature tannins. The French Oak contributes to its elegance and delicateness.Food match: Venison, Beef

147 Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre, D.O.C. Viana, 2008 6.70 8.85 34.50 18.00(75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, 10% Garnacha)Leather and spice of traditionally made Rioja on the nose. Magnificent fruity palate that is both smooth and subtle with strawberries and vanilla ice cream sustained through to a very round and long finish with well integrated tannins. Food match: Lamb

190 Panul Merlot, Errazuriz Ovalle Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2012 4.95 6.55 25.50 12.95

Colour is red with violet notes. The nose presents an extraordinarily intense blast of pure, concentrated, black fruit, lightly minted with hints of beeswax. The palate is equally focused, sweet and ripe certainly but with a refreshing lift.Food match: Beef, Lamb, Venison

140 Château Musar, Gaston Hochar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2001 10.75 15.10 59.0030.00(34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cinsault, 33% Carignan) Organic Robert Parker – 91 pointsThe wines are deep, intense ruby in colour, have a complex, intriguing array of aromas: toasted bread, cigar box, fresh tea, plums and Eastern spices. On the palate, there are mature fruits: plums, figs and cherries with hints of tea leaves and dark chocolate. Food match: Venison, Grouse, Lamb, Spicy/Smoked Foods

462 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Cecilia Beretta, Verona, Italy, 2012 6.75 9.3538.50 19.50(65% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Negrara, 5% Corvinone)Prolonged maceration and contact with dried grapes, used in the production of Amarone, gives this well-structured and complex wine a long, chocolatey finish, with delicious prune, cherry and savoury notes. Made from local grape varieties this ‘baby Amarone’ is rich, full-bodied and deep garnet in colour. Nose displays intense aromas of prunes and wild cherries with savoury toasted notes flowing onto a round and smooth palate. Food match: Beef, Lamb, Bolognese Sauces, Mature Cheese

142 Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva, Umberto Cesari, Emilia Romagna, D.O.C., 2011 7.95 10.60 41.25 21.50(85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) Suitable for VegetariansThis wine has an intense bouquet highlighted by mountain flowers with a touch of violets and an explosive fruitiness of red fruits.The fruit follows through on the palate and delivers a well-balanced and structured wine. The taste is rich, smooth, dry, and slightly tannic with a harmonious, long

finish.Food match: Pork & Beef with Rich Sauces

175 Merlot/Cabernets, Woodthorpe Vineyards, Te Mata, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 2009 8.00 11.25 44.00 21.60(46% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot ) Robert Parker – 88 pointsAn attractive cedar nose with dark berry fruits, savory, gamey with good definition. The palate is a little austere on the entry with noticeable tobacco leaf notes, but then broadens out to some lush, black cherry, bilberry and allspice notes and another dash of white pepper on the finish.Food match: Lamb, Duck

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APÉRITIFSAn apéritif (the word comes from the Latin aperire, "to open") is a light, most often dry, modestly alcoholic beverage meant to spark the appetite without overwhelming the senses and while it may be as simple as a glass of dry white wine or Champagne, a true apéritif has a little more flair, more flavour, more colour ,a bit more sophistication and are almost always concocted with secret herbal recipes. (All served in 50ml measure)

Punt e Mes (16% vol) £6.25Created by in 1786, by Antonio Benedetto Carpano whilst distilling in facilities in Turin. An excellent orange-flavoured, wine-based aperitif created with the skilful blend of sugar and aromatised with a secret recipe of herbs and spices. Punt e Mes contains quinine (also found in tonic water), which contributes the bitter part of its bittersweet flavour.Served on ice, straight or with tonic water, soda water, sparkling mineral water.Fernet-Branca (40% vol) £6.00Born back in 1845, its’ secret formula, passed down from father to son in the Branca family, has guaranteed the protection of the quality that still makes it the digestive bitter liqueur par excellence. Indeed, the 27 herbs it contains come from all five continents: aloe comes from South Africa, rhubarb from China, gentian from France, galingale from India or Sri Lanka, chamomile from Italy or Argentina, just to name a few.On top of that there are flowers, herbs, roots and plants used for alcoholic brews, extracts and teas that, blended in a special mixture, produce the beneficial properties of the product. Aged for at least one year in oak barrels and has a light brown colour with amber hues. Its aroma is intense and penetrating, balanced and rich.Served on ice, apparently very tasty with Coca-Cola.Dubonnet (14.8% vol) £6.25Created in Paris in 1846 by Joseph Dubonnet, with wine from the Roussillon region in the South. True to its’ original

and secret recipe, Dubonnet is made from Grenache, Muscat of Alexandria and Carignan grapes harmoniously blended with quinquina, orange rind, untoasted coffee beans and other secret spices. Blended by the cellar-master, heir to anancestral savoir-fare and then aged in oak casks. Served on ice. Also in the Zaza cocktail (Dubonnet & Gin), supposed favourite cocktail of Queen Elizabeth II.Ricard Pastis (45% vol) £6.25Unaltered since its creation by Paul Ricard in 1932. The principal ingredient is star anise, a rare spice that grows near the southern Chinese border and the north of Vietnam. Others include licorice from Syria and aromatic herbs from provence. The quality and harmony of the ingredients are the reason for its success and unique flavour.This refreshing beverage is traditionally served with 5 parts water and 1 part Ricard, making it 'The French Milk' where it 'louches' or turns cloudy and white in appearance. Served on ice with a jug of water.Pernod (40% vol) £6.25Pernod is made from the essence of star anise, a tree-growing fruit. The anethol that is extracted from this essential oil is mixed with the distilled essential oils of other herbs and spices. Pernod's secret formula includes mint, added for its’ cooling and digestive properties, and coriander, for its heady and subtle flavour. Pernod is different from the other anise spirits, as its subtle taste and bouquet come from the distillation of star anise alone. Served on ice with a jug of water.Noilly Pratt (15% vol) £4.75In 1813, Joseph Noilly created the first recipe for dry French vermouth. To this day, the process has remained unchanged. The characteristic taste of Noilly Prat is attributable to the blend of white wines, fruit essences (including raspberry and lemon), twenty herbs and spices. These botanicals, when combined with oak ageing, gradually impart their flavour to the wine to create the delicate flavour of Noilly Prat Dry. Served on ice.

SHERRYIn the early 1980’s the Lustau Solera Reserva range was created from the original Lustau stocks which were blended witha fine selection of Sherry wines from different “almacenistas”, consisting of very special wines from small independent wine producers. These Sherries represent some of the best wines of the area. (All served in 50ml measure)

Solera Reserva Puerto Fino, Emilio Lustau £4.25A truly great wine matured in the town of Puerto de Santa María, considered by many experts to be the home of the finest classic fino. A a dry elegant Sherry, light and smooth with just a hint of the sea and attractive fruit. Very fresh, with a slight taste of tangy yeast. An apéritif or delicious with shellfish and other seafood. Serve chilled.Manzanilla Papirusa, Emilio Lustau £4.25This is similar to Fino in style but comes from San Lucar de Barremeda rather than Jerez or Puerto de Santa Maria. It has a slightly lower acidity with more fruity citrus notes and a richer palate. Pale straw colour. Bone dry, fresh and nutty with a slight salty tang. The Fino is better with seafood whereas the Manzanilla should well work with creamy foods, poultry and pork. Delicious as an apéritif alongside salted nuts or drink with seafood & fish. Serve Chilled.Amontillado Los Arcos (Dry), Emilio Lustau £4.25 When the flor yeast on a Fino dies, it gets exposed to oxygen and becomes an Amontillado. This produces an amber colour with a nutty aroma on the nose. Light, soft and round on the palate, with flavours of baked nuts, Christmas cake, spice and figs. with a long aftertaste.

Deluxe Cream, Capataz Andrés, Emilio Lustau £4.25Each component of this wine (Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez) is aged independently in its own Solera. Mahogany colour, it has smoky and dried fruit aromas; soft and sweet on the palate, a delicate acidity on the finish. Beautiful on its’ own or goes very well with sponge cakes, light desserts and blue cheese. 

San Emilio Pedro Ximinez Solera Reserva Emilio Lustau £4.75

Pedro Ximenez is the name of the grape that produces this extraordinarily concentrated Sherry. The "San Emilio" is almost black in colour. The aroma is the essence of sweet raisins. On the palate, the wine is very sweet, smooth and shows luscious notes of dried figs, chocolate, caramel and coffee. Can be drunk on its’ own or classically used as "syrup" for one of the famous desserts of Jerez: vanilla ice cream with Pedro Ximenez Sherry poured over the top.

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Wines from Waddesdon Manor, National Trust

National Trust property Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild and has a unique link with prestigious Rothschild vineyards around the world. The Manor’s cellars are full of great wine going back to the nineteenth century, and its’ wine shop sells a wide range of own label and Rothschild wines. As a National Trust property, we are able to benefit from Waddesdon’s expertise in wine buying and have worked with them to produce our own National Trust list for Middlethorpe Hall.White Wines

432 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d'Oc Viognier, 2012 £25.50(100% Viognier)

Smooth, weighty and zinging with citrus, golden apricots, ripe peaches, blanched almonds and herb flavour. A good wine for those who love the richness of Chardonnay but are looking for a different range of flavours. 433 Mapu Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, 2013 £27.50

(100% Sauvignon Blanc)Mapu Sauvignon Blanc embodies the combination between Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s exacting standards and Chile’s unique climate and soil. Fresh and aromatic, elegantly matching floral notes with topical fruit flavours; it is ready for drinking now and should be served at a temperature of 10 °434 Baronne Charlotte, AC Graves, 2011 £46.00

(Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle)One of a range of wines created by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild in tribute to members of her illustrious family. The wine is perfumed, fruity and with a fairly full body and fleshy structure. Dry, smooth and rich, it should be served chilled and makes a good accompaniment to fish and seafood dishes.Red Wines

436 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir, 2012 £25.95(100% Pinot Noir)

A remarkably successful wine from Baron Philippe de Rothschild, capturing the delicate fruit of thePinot grape whilst achieving a satisfying weight. With an aroma of cherry sauce, this wine is soft and very easy to drink and has flavours of strawberries and cherries. Ideal without food as it is so soft but will also accompany mildly flavoured foods.

437 Escudo Rojo, Chile, 2010 £36.00(Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Camenère)

Named after the Spanish for ‘red shield’, the root of the Rothschild name. Its overriding character isjuicy fruit. The wine is well balanced, with good structure and a firm fruit that indicates ageing potentialas well as being enjoyable now.438 Waddesdon The Rothschild Collection Pauillac 2009 £58.00

(75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot) Produced for Waddesdon Manor by Château Lafite, from young vines at Chateau Lafite and neighbouring Chateau Duhart-Milon. This medium bodied red has an attractive mineral aroma with some blackcurrant, raspberry and sweet fresh oak tones. Fine tannins provide a backbone for lingering raspberry and cassis flavours.

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The only reason vintage Champagne is superior to non-vintage is that its relatively small production allows a far stricter control over the quality of base wines selected, and because it is sold when it is approximately twice as mature. No more than 80% of the harvest may be sold as vintage Champagne ; this conserves at least 20% of the best years for future blending of non-vintage wines. Some houses stick rigidly to declaring a vintage only in years of exceptional quality; others sadly do not.

048 Piper-Heidsieck, Rare Millésime 2002 195.00(70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay) FINE Champagne Magazine – World’s Best Champagne 2011, Wine Spectator – 97 pointsDazzling, crystal-clear, citrine yellow gold enlivened by a delicate, shimmering effervescence. The fruit emerges as delicate, golden, muted exotic fruits – mango and kiwifruit – and dried fruit – hazelnut, almond and fig. A touch of iodine enhances this wine’s flawless nose. The mild spices reflect the wine’s depth – white pepper, smoked tea and cocoa. A wine with depth but also honed, precise in harmony. Voluptuous delicay with meringue notes. Subtle nuances evoke distant lands

– mint tea, lime, kumquat and exotic fruits as pineapple and candied ginger.

014 Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Blanc de Blanc, 2000 225.00(100% Chardonnay) Robert Parker – 96 pointsColour is pale yellow with silvery glints. Bubbles are exceptionally fine and elegant. Nose is reminiscent of mineral aromas and delicate fragrance of white blossom, with overtones of fresh almonds,

vanilla and a subtle hint of pine forests. The first impression is of extreme freshness, with dominant flavours

of citrusfruits, lemon zest and grapefruit completed by a beautifully balanced lively, long finish.

049 Laurent Perrier, Grand Siècle "La Cuvée" NV 168.00(50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay)At the Palace of Versailles Louis XIV was the first French King to drink Champagne. Louis XIV's era became known as the Grand Siècle - the "Great Century". Grand Siècle is the epitome of Champagne cuvées, as it blends complementary wines from Laurent-Perrier's very best growths and most successful vintage years. Twelve of the most prestigious villages supply these grapes;

all of them classified at 100% Grands Crûs. Medium straw colour with a vigorous mousse.

Wonderfully expressive aromas of white flowers, peach, fresh pear, sweet butter and exotic magnolia

blossom. Concentrated and deep, with fresh ripe apple, redcurrant and fruitcake flavours accented by a

strong chalky note. This manages to be dense and lively at the same time, with a remarkable range of

flavours. Powerful and almost painfully concentrated on the very long finish.

488 Bollinger, La Grande Année, 2002 135.00(60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay) Robert Parker – 94 pointsForthright and powerful nose, with orchard fruit and hints of honey evidenced, together with

sherbet and grilled almond, all amazingly pure and precise. Intimations cede to certainties on the palate with nutty, creamy notes, an elegant fruit scherzo with fine balancing acidity, and an authoritative finish, all perfectly integrated and wonderfully fresh.

034 Dom Ruinart, 1998 225.00(100% Chardonnay) Robert Parker – 92 pointsIts’ pale golden robe with soft spring-time hue is sharpened by a touch of tender green accents and delicate luminous glints. Its particularly fine bubbles create are pleasantly persistent. Initially the Dom Ruinart 1998 vintage has a very distinctive mineral base note, which enhances both the floral and fruity notes. These are then followed by white floral aromas and gourmet fruity notes of reine-claude plums, peaches and pears. The flavours come in perfect harmony of freshness and smoothness. On the palate, the fruity dominance of citrus, kumquat, mango and bergamot develops more mature and exotic notes than those of the nose.

011 Pol Roger, Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, 2000 199.00(70/80% Pinot Noir, 30/20% Chardonnay) Robert Parker – 94 pointsAt a luncheon given by the British ambassador to France after the liberation of Paris, Churchillmet the charming and captivating Odette Pol-Roger and began a friendship, which lasted until Sir Winston's death in 1965. On Churchill's death, Pol Roger put black-bordered labels on the bottles destined for the UK and in 1975, they named their prestige cuvée after him, making it the robust, mature style that he liked so much. The 1998 vintage shows all the hallmarks of an outstanding

year with high natural sugar content in the grapes and an excellent level of acidity indicating an

exceptional overall balance and long ageing potential. Overt and generous with hints of fresh butter and nuts,

the initial freshness tends to give way to a more powerful range of deeper aromas such as liquorice,

wood and leather and reveals great complexity.

019 Krug, Grande Cuvée, Brut 245.00044 Krug, Grande Cuvée, Brut (half bottle) 125.00

(50% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay) A breathtaking champagne that effortlessly balances richness and freshness, power and finesse. A gleaming gold colour, an extravagantly expansive bouquet, an almost creamy texture. Blended from as many as 50 wines from three grape varieties, 20 to 25 growths, and six to ten different years. Krug Grande Cuvée is the ultimate expression of the Krug style.

017 Louis Roederer Cristal, Brut Vintage, 2004 290.00(55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay) Robert Parker – 97 pointsPure hedonism, this legendary cuveé created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II merits its’ iconic status. Only the finest grapes from the best vineyards of Verzenay, Le Mesnil, Avize, Chouilly, Verzy, Aÿ and Mareuil are used in this exceptional Champagne. Opulent and complex, with its’ golden appearance with lightly burnished reflections and its’ intense bouquet of white flowers, citrus and red fruits followed by toasted, woody aromas and its’ a veritable cornucopia of sumptuous honey, hazelnut and apple flavours.

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CHAMPAGNE – Non VintageNon-vintage Champagne accounts for three-quarters of the region’s production. The bulk of a blend will be from the current harvest but between 10 and 20% reserve wine from as few as two, or as many as seven, older vintages may be added. By law, a non-vintage Champagne must be aged for a minimum of one year, but the best houses will give their wines at least three years in bottle. Non-vintage Champagnes are not usually the finest Champagne, yet they are capable of being so, and in years when either the character of the wine is not to an individual’s taste, or in poor harvests, the non-vintage is a better buy than the more expensive vintage.038 Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée Brut, Non-Vintage 65.00

(55-60% Pinot Noir, 20-25% Pinot Meunier, 10-15% Chardonnay, 10-15% Reserve Wines) Wine Spectator 2012 – 93 pointsA clear, golden Champagne robe par excellence. Delicate and fine bubbles resulting from an

extended maturation time. Fresh fruit dominates on the nose, with pear and russet apple, and a few hints

of citrus fruits such as star fruit. The finish evokes fresh grapes, livened with hints of freshness and

aniseed.A structured, full-bodied and franc wine. A juicy, fleshy pear and golden grape texture. The finish

narrows to citrus and grapefruit flavours. A wine with great fruit, a good mouthfeel and a harmonious

balance.023 Moutard, Brut, Grand Cuvée, Non-Vintage 59.00010 Moutard, Brut, Grand Cuvée, Non-Vintage (half bottle) 29.95

(100% Pinot Noir)The Moutard family have been making Champagne since 1642 in the small village of Buxeuil. They produce a Champagne that is straw-yellow in colour with a creamy mousse and very fine bead,

showing good persistence. Aroma of biscuit and yeast lees which is just a little restrained at first. The

Champagne follows through to a generous full-bodied creamy palate with nuances of biscuit, winter

strawberry and just a touch of citrus on the back palate. Clean finish. A long biscuit aftertaste. 489 Henriot, Brut Souverain, Non-Vintage 78.00

(60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay) International Wine Challenge 2013 – Gold Medal, Wine Spectator – 92 pointsThe colour is characterised by a brilliant light straw-gold. Effervescence is dense and persistent with fine regular bubbles. Initially the nose is precise, expressive and refreshing with notes of citrus and yellow fruit: floral fragrances (vine flowers, elderflowers) and pastry aromas (brioche, toast, grilled almond) follow. A lively, fresh and balanced attack, with pastry, spice (vanilla) and

fruity (morello cherry, candied plum) notes with a clean refreshing finish marked by citrus aromas.

028 Pol Roger, Brut Reserve, Non-Vintage 90.00(33% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier, 34% Chardonnay) Blended from 30 still base wines from three grape varieties: Pinot Noir for body, depth of

characterand life extending tannins, Chardonnay for lightness, elegance and finesse, Pinot Meunier for

youthful freshness, vigour and plump character. The nose is dominated by white flowers, green apple,

brioche and a trace on minerality. On the palate there are stone fruits, a slight nuttiness and a hint of

honey supporting the freshness of the acidity.

490 Henriot, Blanc de Blancs 96.00(50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir) Wine Spectator – 92 points, Stephen Tanzer – 92 pointsSparkling, crystalline pale gold with slight green highlights. Abundant effervescence with fine, delicate bubbles. On the nose super expressive, with floral (honeysuckle, orange flower, linden), fruity (lemon, dried apricot, almond) and pastry aromas, followed by spicy notes. Palate: attack is dynamic, full and powerful, with aromas of lightly toasted brioche, quince jelly and acacia honey.

030 Laurent Perrier, Brut, Non-Vintage 70.00(40% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier, 45% Chardonnay) Pale gold in colour and especially noted for its small, persistent bubbles. The aroma is delicate and fresh with good complexity and notes of citrus fruits. Fresh and supple on the palate rich, rounded, expressive creamy mousse flavours from which the fruit progressively emerges.

027 Taittinger, Brut Réserve, Non-Vintage 87.00046 Taittinger, Brut Réserve, Non-Vintage (half bottle) 55.00

(60% Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay) Harmonious and elegant with a delightful lemony finish. Produced mainly from Chardonnay

grapes, primarily from Taittinger’s own vineyard holdings. This wine is distinctively silky and flowery with an elegant finish.

029 Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut, Non-Vintage 90.00042 Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut, Non-Vintage (half bottle) 50.00

(55% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay) A beautiful golden-colour with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. On the nose, initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then vanilla and later brioche. There is a balance from the fruity aromas of the grape varieties and the toasty aromas following the ageing the bottle.

The first sip delivers all the freshness and forcefulness so typical of Yellow Label with an asymphony of fruit tastes gollowing on. Fuller and richer than most non-vintage Champagnes’ and consistently delicious.

024 Bollinger, Special Cuvée 97.00(60% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay) A blend par excellence, Special Cuvée is the most accomplished expression of the Bollinger style. Its’ biscuity nose is endowed with hints of white fruit while the rich, full-bodied palate is perfectly balanced by fresh acidity and a soft, delicate mousse. A stylish Champagne.

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CHAMPAGNE – Demi-Sec & Prelude Cuvée

012 Pol Roger, Rich, Extra Cuvée de Reserve, Non-Vintage 75.00(34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier)The nose opens with beguiling hints of beeswax and apricot which are repeated on the palate and reinforced with notes of acacia honey. Despite the sweetness it is remarkably refreshing and the acidity cuts right through the heart of the champagne leaving the palate cleansed. This would be

the perfect toast to serve with wedding cake but equally it complements tarts and crumbles. Makes

it the perfect drink for occasions when something a little less dry is called for.025 Veuve Clicquot, Demi-Sec, Non-Vintage 90.00

(40/45% Pinot Noir, 30/35% Pinot Meunier, 20/25% Chardonnay) A beautiful yellow colour with deep golden glints, and fine, even mousse. An intense fragrance reminiscent of ripe fruit with notes of brioche and toast. Round and mellow in the mouth, combined with a delightful freshness due to its’ mild acidity and maintaining a pleasant silkiness.

040 Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée Sublime 75.00(55% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay) International Wine Challenge 2013 – Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 – Gold MedalAntique, bronze gold. Delicate, nonchalant bubbles. On the nose the fruit is ripe, juicy and meltsinto pastry-like flavours, such as caramel, vanilla and dark rum: roasted pineapple, vanilla pear

and flambéed banana. On the palate a lively attack on candied citrus fruits and roasted pineapple. A duality which balances itself between smoothness and juiciness – cinnamon and vanilla-roasted

pear. A structured, full-bodied, melt-in-the-mouth wine.

021 Taittinger, Cuvée Nocturne, Sec, N.V. 95.00(40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier)

Taittinger is the owner of one of the most important vineyard in Champagne. Nocturne is a Champagne made with reserve wines from great vintages. Long ageing in cellars provides this wine with maturity and mellowness. It is the refined Champagne for a successful evening.

SPARKLING WINE

460 Prosecco Superiore, San Giuseppe, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, 2013 41.00A delicate straw yellow in colour. This vintage sparkling white wine has a fine and persistent perlage, whilst the flavour is fruity and slightly aromatic with a persistent finish. An elegant

aperitif. 453 Sylvoz Prosecco, Le Colture, Brut, Valdobbiadenne, Italy 39.00

(100% Prosecco) Suitable for VegetariansHigh in the lush, green hills around Cartizze, the Ruggeri family have been tending its’vineyards since the 1500s. Low-yielding vines planted on terraces and worked by hand, Le Colture Prosecco is made exclusively from grapes grown on the estate, rare in the world of Prosecco. This history and expertise helps to produce a world class Prosecco: light and delicate, with notes of orchard fruit and white flowers.This wine is also available by the glass (125ml) 8.10 per glass

392 Corney & Barrow Sparkling, Blanc de Blancs, NV 36.95Méthode traditionnelleLocated a few miles from the Swiss border, the region of Savoie produces mainly sparkling white wines. Here, unpolluted lakes and mountain air give these wines a characteristic freshness. A Chenin-based blend of important local grape varieties, this wine is bone dry with delicate, crispapple and light brioche notes.

450 Vouvray Mousseux Brut, Jean-Claude and Didier Aubert, Loire45.50(100% Chenin Blanc) Méthode traditionnelleThis marvellous Vouvray Mousseux Brut is hand-riddled and bottle-fermented. It has a toasty nose, a lively mousse and an elegant dry palate of ripe orchard fruit, making it perfect for parties and family celebrations.

022 Classic Cuvée, Nyetimber Estate, 2004, West Sussex, England85.00(60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier)Produced from a mixture of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, this Classic Cuvée displays tiny bubbles in a light golden hue. The aroma of sweet fruits such as peaches and

apricots arestrong and fresh. Ginger and vanilla contribute a further layer of interest. The palate has a sweet

fruity start with strong intensity of flavour which combined with delicate bubbles fill the mouth.

Flavours of roasted almonds and baked peach are also present. The high fruit intensity lingers on a long and

fresh finish.451 Pelorus, NV, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand 52.00

(Chardonnay/Pinot Noir) A superb sparkling wine from one of New Zealand's most-coveted producers. The pale straw

colour and aromas of ripe citrus fruits indicate the Chardonnay origins of Pelorus N.V. A bouquet of apple and lemon complements fresh bready notes derived from two years bottle ageing on

lees. The deliciously crisp palate displays toasty, creamy complexity, enhanced by a lingering nutty

finish.

Sunny skies and the long cool summer days of Marlborough ensure the slow ripening so essential for

achieving the elegance, crispness and complexity inherent in this quality sparkling wine.

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Most pink Champagnes have a higher proportion of black grapes than white, and some are pure Pinot Noir, but many houses simply add a little red wine to their basic non-vintage or vintage cuvées. A good pink Champagne will have an attractive colour, perfect limpidity and a snow-white mousse.020 Moutard, Prestige, Rosé 68.00

(70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay)This wine has a lovely colour; a delicate salmon pink, with a good, steady stream of tiny bubbles. On the nose there is a very potent impression of strawberry fruit, with a subtle peachy

backgroundand a soft, harmonious character. On the palate this gives an initially sweet-edged impression,

with very pure, fruity flavours and a crisp mousse that is lively and fresh in the mouth. This stays crisp

andfruity through the mid-palate, with enough richness to be mouth-filling and voluminous, but with

that racy edge of crisp fruit and acidity never far from the core of this wine finely honed and balanced

wine. This wine is also available by the glass (125ml) 11.50 per glass

039 Pipier-Heidsieck, Rosé Sauvage 79.00(55% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay) Wine Spectator 2012 – 93 pointsA flamboyant, scarlet red robe – a recognisable signature. Delicate and lively effervescence. A rich and expressive red fruit nose – blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry and Gariguette strawberry, freshened with citrus, mandarin and blood orange. A finish lifted with paprika and saffron. A brisk, original and juicy wine which simultaneously offers black cherry, blackberry, pink grapefruit and blood orange notes. This structure and fruitiness is enriched with warm, spicy notes of Espelette pepper, tea and liquorice.

491 Henriot, Brut Rosé 99.00(48% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Meunier) Wine Spectator – 94 points, Stephen Tanzer – 92 pointsSalmon pink with copper highlights. Fine, persistent effervescence. Intense, complex and pleasantly fruity, the nose reveals aromas of red berry fruit (raspberry, strawberry) and freshly squeezed citrus fruit (pink grapefruit, mandarin), then light vegetal fragrances (blackcurrant buds) and floral scents (gillyflower, iris), finishing on delicious notes (candied fruit in particular) and mineral tones. The palate offers lots of freshness and excellent balance in a harmonious aromatic register. Length is remarkable. Lovely balsamic and floral notes precede the spicy aromas that contribute freshness for a delicious finish.

455 Bollinger, Rosé 95.00(62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay, 14% Meunier)Bollinger are famed for their rich and savoury style of wines, dominated by Pinot Noir and underwritten by oak fermentation and extensive lees maturation. It seemed only a matter of time before the release of a non-vintage rosé and this wine has been well worth the wait. Dry, powerful and very serious indeed, this highly polished rosé combines notes of plum, patisserie, cinnamon and spice. With structure and weight and  harmony of vibrant flavours right across the palate, this is a delicious accompaniment that can match a variety of dishes.

035 Mumm, Brut, Rosé 80.00(60% Pinot Noir, 22% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Meunier)Delicate and smooth with its’ clear colour, a mixture of amber and crimson. Rich aromas inwhich the red fruit comes through with a slight presence of caramel and vanilla. Livelypalate and perfectly balanced, reflecting the strong personality of the Pinot Noir.

031 Ruinart Brut, Rosé 95.00041 Ruinart Brut, Rosé (half bottle) 65.00 (55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay)

The nose is fine, fresh, subtle and spring-like evoking fragrances of red fruits – cherry raspberry, wild strawberry and red berries. Their relatively young primary aromas present a wonderful bouquet. The first impression is balanced and fresh. The wine is supple, round and silky on the palate developing fruity notes with a deliciously bold finish.

037 Laurent Perrier, Cuvée Rosé, Brut 105.00(100% Pinot Noir)The grapes, from Grand Crû vineyards, are macerated for three days before pressing to give this wine its colour and flavour of blackcurrants. Delicious aperitif, enjoy with red fruit

desserts or fresh and lightly matured cheeses. In many minds the finest non-vintage Rosé champagne.

SPARKLING WINE - Rosé

454 Sparkling Rosé, Brut, NV, Le Colture, Veneto, Italy 38.50(70% Chardonnay, 30% Merlot) Suitable for VegansMade at the prestigious family estate of ‘le Colture’ in the heart of Prosecco country. With its’delicate, rose-petal pink colour and fine mousse, this sparkling wine looks simply beautiful in theglass. On the palate, it does not disappoint either: fresh, ripe red fruit flavours from the Merlot grapes are delicately combined with the ripe orchard fruit of the Chardonnay variety. The result is a wine that is fresh, fruity and easy drinking; the perfect aperitif wine for any occasion.

036 Rosé, Nyetimber Estate, 2009, West Sussex, England 75.00(75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir) Tiny gentle bubbles and a vibrant salmon colour. Lovely black currant and strawberry aromas intermingle with hints of spice and brioche to add layers of complexity and interest. The supple texture of the wine is coaxed out by these ripe sweet red fruit flavours together with its frothy character. A bright currant flavour balances the fullness and leaves the palate refreshed.

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ROSÉ WINES349 Pinot Grigio Blush, Sacchetto, Venezie, I.G.T., Italy, 2012 24.95

(95% Pinot Grigio, 5% Chardonnay) Suitable for VegetariansA dry, fresh and fruity rosé with delicate aromas of red berries and crammed with summer fruit flavours. Crisp and lively on the palate with good intensity of ripe berry and red cherry fruit.

343 Menetou-Salon Rosé, Domaine Jean Teiller, Loire, 2011 42.50(100% Pinot Noir) Pale salmon in colour, this delicate, dry rosé from Domaine Jean Teiller palate is redolent of raspberries and strawberries prior to a clean, fresh finish. “Very pale yellowy salmon. All Pinot Noir and very fresh and perfumed. Not intense but very pretty and bone dry. Juicy and very worthwhile for fans of pink Sancerre. Lovely, balanced and refreshing. Bring on the poached salmon! Clean, confident and assertive.” Jancis Robinson.com 16.5/20

344 Grenache-Syrah Rosé, Domaine de Montauberon, Côtes de Thongue,Languedoc-Roussillon, 2013 35.00(60% Grenache, 40% Syrah) Once a royal estate, Domaine de Montauberon was bought by the ancestors of current owner Philippe de Bertier ,13 generations ago. Philippe's rosé is a refreshing blend of Grenache and

Syrah with vibrant raspberry flavours and delicate notes of white blossom. This vivacious pink from the Côtes de Thongue is liquid summer pudding!

347 Tavel Rosé, Château d'Aqueria, Rhône, 2012 47.00(52% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 11% Mouvèdre, 8% Cinsault, 9% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc, 2% Picpoul) Tavel is the world's most famous rose wine. An intense ruby colour, with a complex and powerful nose of red fruits, strawberry and raspberry. Very juicy and nicely rounded, with delicious red and black cherry fruit laced with additional watermelon, violet and red licorice notes. A stony hint on the finish keeps it all honest.

348 Zinfandel Rosé, Discovery Beach, California, 2013 22.50(98% White Zinfandel 2% Symphonia)This is a delicious medium sweet Californian rose, pale pink in colour With ripe fruit on the nose, it is a crisp, floral, clean wine, offering lots of bright fruit and layers of flavour. Ripe watermelon, strawberry and cherry is experienced on the palate. The balance of its floral character, sweetness and crisp acidity makes this a perfect aperitif or can be paired with light appetizers

346 Coeur de Grain, Clos Mireille, Domaine Ott, Côtes de Provence, 2009 65.00(50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 10% Syrah)This is beautifully presented, delicately blended and quite light. A silky nose of white fleshed fruit with further fulsome aromas of plants, flowers and fruits encourage you to try it. Perhaps more medium bodied rather than as light as some Rosés. There is an abundance of flavour with a harmonious balance between liveliness and freshness notes of fresh fruit and generous roundness.It has an intensity that builds to a pleasant finish which lasts nicely in the mouth. Finishing on

peaches and nectarines. Fantastic as an aperitif. The favourite luncheon wine for the wealthy elite on the Cote d'Azur!

345 Rosé, Nelson Estate, Nelson’s Creek, Paarl, South Africa, 201231.75(Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot) Suitable for vegansA bright pink colour with aromas redolent of strawberries and candy floss. The palate has a

lively acidity, plenty of strawberry fruits and a persistent finish, The quality and style partly comes from the granite-clay soils and the cooling Atlantic breezes, mitigating South Africa’s fierce summer heat and helping to promote the delicate flavours and fresh textures.

This wine is also available by the glass 5.75 (125ml)8.15 (175ml)

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BORDEAUXBordeaux occupies a pre-eminent place among the world’s wine regions. Its special geographical situation enables it to produce more fine wines with more regularity than any other part of France, or any other country. Bordeaux is divided by the rivers Garonne and Dordogne and, after their confluence, the Gironde. The western side, the Left Bank, is home to the great names of the Médoc, Graves and Sauternes whilst the Right Bank houses Blaye, Bourg, Fronsac and, more famously, Pomerol and St Emilion. The two sides offer contrasting geological landscapes with the Left Bank soils being gravel based over limestone, forcing the vines to struggle for survival. Centuries of alluvial deposits, sand, silt, mud and gravel have been offloaded in linear terraces where Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant variety. On the Right Bank, limestone generally rises to the surface, although one exception is Pomerol with gravel soils and, famously, a button of clay at its’ highest point- home to Pétrus. This side of the river favours Merlot in the driving seat with, usually, Cabernet Franc in the blend. The climate is maritime and therefore extremely changeable.

Blaye, Bourg, Bordeaux Superieur and 1’eres, Cotes de Bordeaux

051 Château Cadet, Côtes De Castillon, 2008 34.00(75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc) Rich jet-ruby in colour, this presents a blend of red and black fruit on the nose. The palate is very pure on attack. There is a lovely richness and texture, an opulence which, allied to freshness makes for a wine with both gravitas and vitality.

052 Château Les Ricards, 1er Côtes de Bordeaux, 2009/2010 42.25(70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec) Suitable for vegansA lovely nose of truffles, smoke and fresh berried fruit. The palate is plump and chewy with well-integrated, finely grained tannins. There is a chocolate richness here which opens out

through a long, fine finish. Stunning wine from Xavier & Corinne Loriaud , a great Bordeaux value wines.

050 Château Roc des Cambes, 2004 99.00(70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc)Perfumed and spice on the nose, concentrated cassis, leather and plump fruit are complemented by heady floral notes. The palate reflects this and is further enriched by layers of toasty oak and vanilla. Proprietor is François Mitjaville (Tertre Roteboeuf). It is expensive for a Bourg, but worth it:. Full-bodied, robust, tannic, rich and long lasting.

Graves and Pessac-LéognanThe left bank of the Garonne river, from the north of Bordeaux to 10 kilometres east of Langon.

055 Château Bel-Air Graves de Vayres, 2006 29.50(50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc) Suitable for vegetarians.Deeply coloured, offering fresh, pure fruit on the nose. The palate, luscious andsappy, is very ripe but with real freshness too.

054 Château Les Carmes Haut Brion, 2002 110.00(50 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Franc, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon) Robert Parker – 90 pointsSweet and sour cherries along with spice box and tobacco characteristics jump from the glass

of this floral, ethereal Graves. Cunningly seductive and surprisingly light as well as soft and alluring, medium-bodied, attractively lush, pure, and persistent with good finesse, depth and

ripeness.Pauillac

Sandwiched between St-Estèphe to the north and St-Julien to the south.065 Château Haut-Bages Monpelou, 2008, Crû Bourgeois 75.00

(70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc) Wine Spectator – 87 pointsIt has a light feel to it but there is no denying that it has all the qualities of a great wine; opulent bouquet with aromas of blackcurrant and cedar. It is very well structured with a light but elegant finish. This superb Pauillac frequently rivals its classed growth neighbours in quality, but still sells

ata fraction of their price.

064 Echo de Lynch Bages, 2010, Crû 99.00(58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 90 pointsThe second wine from the legendary Château Lynch Bages. Dark ruby in colour offering a sweet nose of red fruits, plums and a touch of jam with some creamy vanilla oak. Palate is sleek and

pure, with seamless cassis, blackberry and bitter cherry notes laced tightly with iron and sweet spice.

067 Château Pontet-Canet, 2004, 5ème Crû Classé 130.00(63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 91 points, Wine Spectator – 93 pointsOrganic (Not certified/in conversion), Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion)Inky/purple colour and with a classic nose of sweet crème de cassis, cedar, and spice box. Sweetfruit, ripe tannin, broad, dense and focused with tremendous purity and a personality that

suggests no manipulation, no nonsense, and hard work in both the vineyard and winery, this beautiful

Pauillacshould age for 2-3 decades. Finishes with noble, broad tannins and outstanding persistence. Like

the 2003 version, this wine really saturates the entire palate with flavour. Medium to full-bodied.

057 Château Lynch Bages, 2005, 5ème Crû Classé 295.00(71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot) Robert Parker – 97 pointsBeginning to open magnificently, the still dense purple-coloured 2000 reveals a blossoming

bouquet of blackberries, cassis, graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully over the last eleven years, with a thick, juicy, succulent mid-palate, and a

long, layered finish. This wine is still an adolescent, but it exhibits admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel

and power combined with elegance. One of the all-time great examples of Lynch Bages.

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The left bank of the Gironde estuary, stretching northwest from Bordeaux to Soulac.062 Château de Lamarque, 2008 58.00  

(46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 24% Cebernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot) Suitable for vegetarians. Wine Spectator – 87 points

A lustrous jet-ruby in colour. Ripe blueberry and blackberry fruit come through on the nose with grenadine freshness and delicate spice. The palate reflects these aromatics, developing a base of cherry liqueur, warm fruitcake and mocha. Integrated tannins and refined peppery, minerally

backbone.061 Château Bernadotte, 2005, Crû Bourgeois 64.00

(49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 87 points, Decanter – 16.5 pointsOwned and run by the proprietors of Pichon Lalande with the same wine-making team. Lots of blackberry fruit aromas followed by a mellow, well-rouded mouthfeel bursting with fruit, smoky and rich. Plush, easy going style with hedgerow fruit flavours. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins. This is a glimpse of the Pichon Lalande style at a modest price.

063 Château La Lagûne, 2006, 3ème Crû Classé 90.00(55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot) Robert Parker – 91 pointsAn outstanding wine and further evidence of just how strong this estate’s wines have become. Sweet plum and red and black currant fruit, intermixed with notes of resiny pine forest and forest floor as well as a hint of barrique, are followed by a wine with gorgeous depth, an attractive, medium-bodied texture, a fresh, poised personality, and a moderately long finish. This is another beauty, not weighty, but pure and savoury

Pomerol and Lalande de PomerolSmall area on the western extremity of the St-Emilion district, just northeast of Libourne.

069 L'Hospitalet de Gazin, 2007 75.00(100% Merlot) Suitable for vegetarians.Second wine of Château Gazin, the immediate neighbour of Pétrus. Exuberant, pure, sweet bouquet of caramelized black cherries and currants interwoven with tapenade, toasty oak, earth and truffles. It is rich, concentrated, medium bodied with flavours of ripe cherries and plum fruit, delicately spiced.

068 Château Certan-Marzelle, 2003 95.00(100% Merlot) Suitable for vegetarians. Robert Parker – 89 pointsBrilliant garnet in colour, this is immediately inviting. Laden with sweet fruit compôte,

pomegranateand cassis aromas, complemented by ripe cherry and almond notes. Palate very much reflects the nose but is even more luxurious, layered with vanilla and mocha, through to a prolonged, toasted

finish.071 Château Trotanoy, 2003 185.00

(90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 90+ pointsA deep ruby/plum colour in addition to a big sweet nose of lovely floral, blackberry, jam and cherry aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate with velvety yet firm tannins and a long finish. Very tight and chewy yet balanced and fresh.

072 Château Hosanna, 2003 185.00(80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 90 pointsDense ruby/purple, with a glorious nose of blackberries, cassis, white flowers, licorice, and a hint of sweet oak, this seamless wine is a classic example of purity and symmetry. Combining power with charm and finesse in a deeply textured, rich, elegant, yet flavourfulstyle, this is a brilliant effort as well as a compliment to proprietor Christian Moueix

MargauxIn the centre of the Haut-Médoc, some 28 kilometres northwest of Bordeaux.

084 Château Rauzan-Gassies, 2009, 2ème Crû Classé 87.50(65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc) Wine Spectator – 89/91 pointsA masculine-styled, dense purple-coloured 2009, this cuvee offers up scents of charcoal, asphalt, black currants, incense, and crushed rocks. This deep, medium to full-bodied, well-made Margaux is broader, richer, and more substantial than usual, with more alcohol as well as substance. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated.

090 Baron de Brane, 2010 68.00(58% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon) Wine Spectator – 89-92 pointsThis second wine of the esteemed Second Growth Ch. Brane Cantenac is bright and intensely floral, with a lovely violet aroma and long, rich plum sauce, blackberry and currant notes. There's lush toast, but it's nicely integrated. Very suave.

089 Château Giscours, 2001, 3ème Crû Classé 125.00(60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot) Robert Parker – 90 pointsThe deep plum/purple-coloured 2001 exhibits notes of melted licorice, barbecue spices, violets, blackcurrants, and a hint of blackberries. Medium-bodied and fleshy, with a cunning style that sneaks up on the palate, building in increments, this pure, rich, concentrated yet elegant, charming effort provides further evidence of this Château’s strong rebound.

087 Château Palmer, 2001, 2ème Crû Classé 265.00(51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot) Robert Parker – 90 points, Wine Spectator – 94 pointsBrilliant, dark redcurrant colour. Toasty and quite cedary, with beautiful, polished aromas of light mocha, redcurrants, dried plums, cherries and earth, with a hint of vanilla and spice. Complex and remarkably clean, boasting delightfully pure fruit, firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a lovely, lasting hint of delicate cedary currants on the finish. Simply wonderful, with beautiful structure, balance,and breed. Multi-dimensional, compelling effort with both power and elegance. This is terrific stuff!

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In the centre of the Haut-Médoc, 4 kilometres south of Pauillac.081 La Croix de Beaucaillou, 2005 85.00

(60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot) Robert Parker – 90 points WineSpectator.com – 91 pointsThe second wine of Château Ducrû-Beaucaillou is a fine example of this cuvée. Sweet black

raspberry and black cherry fruit aromas soar from the glass of this open-knit seductress. Beautiful full-

bodied, lush, expansive flavours, low acidity and sweet tannin suggest, it is an amazing sleeper of the

vintage.078 Château Gruaud-Larose, 2003, 2ème Crû Classé 115.00

(66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec) Robert Parker – 88 pointsThe 2003 Gruaud Larose’s dark plum/garnet colour is followed by sweet aromas of damp earth, forest floor, herbs, espresso roast, cassis, licorice, and plums. Medium-bodied as well as

surprisingly up-front and precocious, it possesses sweet tannin, very nice concentration, and loads of

earthy/herbal characteristics intermixed with black fruits, and an attractive, but supple, evolved finish.

088 Château Talbot, 2001, 4ème Crû Classé 160.00(66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 89 pointsRevealing admirable richness, a layered texture, sweet tannin and abundant quantities of smoky cassis, liquorice, herb, earth and leather characteristics. With complex aromatics and splendid

richness, it admirably blends power with elegance.086 Château Léoville Barton, 2007, 2ème Crû Classé 170.00

(72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 10 Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 95+ PointsThese wines symbolise what makes Bordeaux so world-renowned! The uncompromisingly made,formidably powerful, masculine, and highly extracted 2003 has an inky purple colour to the rim, a big, deep personality with a tight but promising nose and palate of blackberry, loganberry,

créme de cassis, smoke, charcoal, liquourice, and perhaps even truffle. It has a beautifully seductive,

soft exterior. The overall impression is one of polish, balance and great length.

080 Château Ducrû-Beaucaillou, 2004, 2ème Crû Classé 190.00(73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot) Robert Parker – 93 pointsOne can’t say enough about the efforts Bruno Borie is pouring into this wonderful estate that I have often called the “Lafite Rothschild of St.-Julien.” An undeniable success, the 2004 Ducrû boasts sweet aromas of creme de cassis, spring flowers, pain grille, licorice, and road tar. This pure, medium-bodied wine possesses moderately high tannin, superb concentration, good sweetness, and low

acidity.Saint-Estèphe

The most northerly of the classic communes, is situated 18 kilometres south of Lesparre.085 Château Phélan-Ségur, 2006 80.00

(52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot) Robert Parker - 88 pointsA very good effort from this estate, the dark ruby/purple wine reveals sweet, smoky blackcurrant fruit along with a hint of crushed rocks which provides a distinctive minerality. Round, ripe, and medium to full-bodied with sweet tannin, it can be consumed over the next decade.

079 Château Cos d’Estournel, 2000, 2ème Crû Classé 275.00(60% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 91 PointsDeep bluish purple in colour with a reticent but emerging bouquet of cedar, licorice, blueberry, cassis, vanilla, and lead pencil shavings, Medium-bodied, rather than full, elegant wine with some spicy tannins and an excellent mid-palate with a persistent finish. Purity and classicism are

hallmarks of this top-flight wine.

083 Château Montrose, 2006, 2ème Crû Classé 205.00(72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot/Petit Verdot) Robert Parker – 94+ pointsThe most dramatic difference between the 2006, and previous vintages are that the wines have sweeter, silkier tannins, although analytically, they are as high as those found in the great

Montrose vintages of the past. The 2006 is extraordinarily elegant and finesse-styled, but it exhibits

stunningly concentrated, sweet blackberry and cassis fruit with hints of flowers and minerals. Full-bodied

with a savoury, expansive mid-palate as well as sweet, noble tannins

Saint-Émilion Et MontagneThe right bank of the Dordogne, 50 kilometres east of Bordeaux.

074 Château Barrail-du-Blanc, 2010, Crû Classé   55.50(70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc) Suitable for vegetarians.Tiny three hectare estate in St Sulpice de Faleyrens fights way above its weight in 2010 as if

jockeying for recognition among its grander mates in the Moueix stable. Such terroir makes for easy-

drinking, generous wines which drink well even when very young. Dark, opaque ruby colour, this has a

delectable, earthy, cold black fruit nose, a freshly rich, well extracted palate and a sweet, pure long finish.

066 Château Teyssier, 2006, Grand Crû Classé 52.00(85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc) Wine Advocate – 90 pointsVery concentrated and textured with excellent balance. Feet firmly in Bordeaux, head somewhere in the New World making this wine very approachable. This 2006 is classic St-Emilion Grand Crû, offering good red cherry/plummy/black fruit with lovely smooth, ripe tannins. Generous finish.

076 Château Valandraud, 2001, Grand Crû Classé 215.00(70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 94 pointsAs hard as it may be to believe, Valandraud’s 2001 is better than their 2000. One of the great efforts from proprietors Murielle Andraud and Jean-Luc Thunevin, the 2001 Valandraud boasts a saturated plum/purple colour as well as a sumptuously sweet nose of Varhona chocolate

intertwined with espresso roast, blackberries, cherry jam, and currants. Full-bodied, opulent, voluptuously

textured, pure, rich, and seriously endowed, this is a brilliant effort from Bordeaux’s leading revolutionary.

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The very particularity of Burgundy, its subtle nuances of character and its tremendous diversity are

the result of a geological accident. Centuries ago, faulting tore the great valley apart, easing the passage

of the nearby River Saône. The slope thus formed is irregular, interspersed with side valleys, additional

faults and small streams. The soil is complex and diverse with the base being limestone, but of varying

types and origins. This is mixed to differing degrees with sand, marl, pebbles, shale, alluvial deposits and clay.

Côte de NuitsThe Côte De Nuits is a narrow, continuos strip of vines stretching from Dijon to just north of

Beaune. It is a semi-continental climate with minimal Atlantic influence, which results in a long, cold winter, a

humid spring and a fairly hot, very sunny summer. The vines grow at a height of between 225-350 metres. The

soil is a chalky scree mixed with marl and clay particles. For red wines, the grapes are almost always de-

stemmed and the juice is kept in contact with the skins for between 8 or 10 days. Less than 3 per cent of the wine

produce is white, but this is mostly high quality and traditionally cask-fermented. Côte de Nuits wines are 100% Pinot

Noir.

101 Marsannay, Domaine Francois Labet, 2010 48.50When taking time out from Château de la Tour, Francois Labet works on various projects around Burgundy. His Marsannay is produced with the same care and consistency as his top level wines. Light bodied and fragrant with wild dark fruit and spiced plums.

103 Morey-Saint-Denis, Dujac Fils et Père, 2010 Robert Parker - 89 points 84.00Alluring scents of licorice, vanilla, dark berries, citrus oils, and high-toned floral distillates from the glass. The 2010 Morey St. Denis is a gorgeous, fleshy wine laced with expressive dark red

fruit, crushed rocks, violets and flowers. It shows lovely mid-palate pliancy and suppleness all the way through to the round, engaging finish. This is a terrific showing at the villages level.

105 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Dujac Fils et Père, 2010 Burghound: 89-92 points88.00 The Chambolle Musigny 2010 village from Domine Dujac is a real beauty. In the bouquet lovely red notes – strawberries, raspberries and red currant with hints of rose petals and a slightly dusty minerlity. On the palate beautiful refined red fruits with a lovely intensity – somewhat tight and with a beautiful expression of the terroir. Lovely transparancy, a playful acidity and finely grained ripe tannins in the finish – a truly beautiful expression of pinot fruit.

102 Gevrey-Chambertin, Cuvée Ostrea, Domaine Trapet Père et Fils, 2010 98.00Organic (certified) Biodynamic (certified) Suitable for Vegans Burghound – 91 points, Stephen Tanzer – 91+ pointsA deep jet ruby in colour, it offers a rather dark, brooding, serious nose, red and black fruit refreshed by violets and complemented by more savoury notes - appetising, with resilient

minerality throughout. The palate reveals more red fruit focus, raspberries, cherries and crème de mûre,

laced with cream and finishing long. Benchmark Gevrey-Chambertin from the highly sought after

Domaine Trapet.106 Nuits St. Georges, 1er Crû, ‘Clos de la Marcéchale’,

Jacques-Frédérick Mugnier, 2007 Organic – Certified, Burghound – 89 points, Suitable for Vegans110.00From the classy, harmonious bouquet to the elegant style in which this magical wine suffuses the palate, it is clear to see that this is another brilliant Mugnier wine, and will be much desired. The familiar & expressive bouquet of red raspberry fruit and that spice note so typical of a great

Burgundyis here. Full, round and generous swathes of flavour fill the palate and crescendo into a point of

spice, crunchy acidity and a great length. Hard to resist now but will continue to develop. It won’t

disappoint.111 Echézeaux, Grand Crû, Domaine Méo-Camuzet, 2006 145.00

Exceptionally ripe with a seductive nose of spicy black cherry trimmed in pure and subtle violet otes that complement the rich, textured and mouth coating flavors that drench and stain the palate in dry extract on the fresh and balanced finish. Burghound – 90/93 pointsGood deep ruby-red. Deep nose melds dark fruits, mocha and minerals. Supple, sweet and

densely packed; stuffed with rich, chocolatey material. A big boy, finishing with mounting chewy tannins and a lingering note of chocolate. International Wine cellar – 90/92 points

108 Clos De Vougeot, Grand Crû, Vieilles Vignes, Château De La Tour, 2008165.00Allen Meadows, Burghound – 95 points, Stephen Tanzer – 94 pointsThe nose gives up notes of earth and spice-suffused raspberry and cherry liqueur that is most

seductive and this accessibility extends to the strikingly complex, serious, intense and precise big-bodied flavours that are powerful and extremely primary, supported by buried tannins and excellent length.

112 Vosne-Romanée, 1 er Crû, ‘Malconsorts’, Domaine Dujac, 2007170.00 Burghound – 89/91 points, Robert Parker – 90 points

An overtly spiced nose adds nuance to the red berry fruit aromas laced with earth notes that merge into moderately-scaled and intense flavours that possess good volume and concentration as well as impressive persistence. The inherent breed of the appellation is quite evident.”

Côte ChalonnaiseThree islands of vines situated to the west of Chalon-Sur-Saône, 350 kilometres southeast of

Paris,between the Côte De Beaune in the north and the Mâconnais in the south. A limestone subsoil

with clay-sand topsoil that are sometimes enriched with iron deposits. Côte Chalonnaise wines are

100% Pinot Noir.104 Mercurey, Domaine Jacques Carillon, 2006 46.00

A decidedly fragrant nose revealing notes of cherry, wild strawberries and rose petals. The wine is precise, pure and elegant with concentrated red summer fruits. The palate is textural with a refreshing grip and a savoury finish. Can be served chilled.

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The Côte De Beaune abuts the Côte De Nuits on it southern tip and stretches almost 30 kilometres past the town of Beaune to Cheilly-Lès-Maranges. This area has a slightly wetter, more temperate, climate than the Côte De Nuits and the grapes tend to ripen a little earlier. A series of east-facing slopes, up to two kilometres wide, which curve in and out, to give some vineyards northeastern, some southeastern aspects. Here the vines grow at a height of between 225-380 metres on slightly less steep slopes than those of the Côte De Nuits. The soil is a limestone subsoil with psoriatic beds of oolitic ironstones with flinty, clay and calcareous topsoil. For the red wines, the grapes are almost always de-stemmed and the juice kept in contact with the skins for between 8 and 10 days. Classicwhite wines are cask-fermented and the best wines, both red and whites, matured in oak.All our Côte de Beaune wines are 100% Pinot Noir.

100 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau, 2011 Suitable for Vegans 41.55In the 1930’s the French authorities moved the boundaries of the Pommard appellation from one side of the main road to the other, result is top quality Pinot Noir from declassified Pommard vines – an insider’s secret. Bright, deep ruby in colour. The nose shows pretty, perfumed, red and black berries with a light smokiness underneath. The palate displays excellent structure and minerality showing complex notes of crushed forest fruits, earth and spice.

109 Côte de Beaune Villages, Olivier Leflaive, 2009 53.50Pale, transparent ruby red with broad ruby garnet rim. Juicy, fresh strawberry fruit, touch of beetroot,dry, light bodied, crisp, crunchy acidity. Crunchy redcurrant fruit character on the palate with a savoury, creaminess on the back-palate.

110 Savigny-Les-Beaune, Benjamin Leroux, 2010 Robert Parker – 88 points 64.25Benjamin Leroux is one Burgundys’ young stars and a man whose talent is clear. As in previous years, the final blend will include 1er Crû grapes and even without this super addition, the wine has a fine, perfumed and almost floral nose. A very stylish wine with just the right volume of

tannins.117 Volnay, Domaine François Buffet, 2009 Suitable for Vegans 68.00

Dark ruby in colour, this is an incredibly pretty wine on both the nose and palate. The nose shows ripe cherry fruit and dark spice, with earthy and floral notes. The palate is forward and ready for drinking even in youth. Complex flavours range from delicate fruit and ginger to rich chocolate and kirsch flavours while textures are silky smooth.

114 Auxey-Duresses, Domaine Matrot, 2008 Burghound – 87 points 75.00A relatively deeply pitched nose of earthy red currant and black berry fruit aromas gives way to a ripe, rich and nicely detailed medium-bodied flavours leading to persistent finish. A classic,

ethereal Pinot Noir from a high quality Meursault producer. A lesser known appellation for red Burgundy

whichin turn offers the discerning drinker superb value and the chance to discover a little hidden gem.

113 Beaune, 1er Crû, “Les Teurons”, Albert Morot, 2007 82.50Suitable for Vegetarians Robert Parker – 88 points Latakia tobacco-like and black tea smokiness tinge the ripe black cherry and plum of nose of Geoffrey Choppin de Janvry’s 2007 Beaune and follow onto a palate where toasted pecan notes add to an already satisfying sense of complexity. The firm, classic sense of structure is never too far away but nevertheless comes across as sexy and voluptuous for a young Beaune.

115 Pommard, “Combes Dessus”, Domaine Marquis d’Angerville, 2006 95.00Deep ruby-bramble in colour, this presents dried violets and tea on the nose. Fragrant,it reveals sweet, supple red and black fruit supported by silky tannins. Rich but controlled,this shows great finesse, poise and elegance through to a very fine, focused finish. (Suitable for

Vegetarians)116 Corton, Grand Crû, Bonneau du Martray, 2004 (Organic) 150.00

This ruby-coloured, intensely aromatic Corton will enormously appeal to those who appreciate strict (versus hedonistic) Burgundies. Revealing explosive blackberry scents, it is medium-bodied, masculine, and armed with admirable depth of fruit. Blackberries, black cherries, pit fruits, and a distinctive metallic characteristic can be discerned in its concentrated personalityOne of the finest Burgundian producers. A Grand Crû of exceptional quality.

BEAUJOLAISBeaujolais, the most southerly of Burgundy’s district, is located in the Rhône department 400

kilometres southeast of Paris. Essentially a sunny climate tempered by the Atlantic and Mediterranean, as

well as continental influences. The northern Beaujolais, which encompasses the famous cru and those

communes entitled to the Beaujolais-Villages AOC. All Beaujolais wine is produced with 100% Gamay grape.

120 Beaujolais-Villages, ‘La Cave de la Croisée’, P. Ferraud & Fils, 2011 33.00This wine comes from a single hillside vineyard, excellent sun exposure gives a wine with perfectly ripe fruit, supple tannins and classic minerality to rival the quality of more expensive Beaujolais

crus 121 Brouilly, Marcel Joubert, 2011 Suitable for Vegans, Organic 39.50

Marcel Joubert pure and earthy Brouilly hales from some of the best terriors in Beaujolais.A combination of his uncompromising organic approach to the winery and vineyard and that some of the vines are over 90 years old. These qualities help to produce a delicate, structured mineral wine of soft red fruit and subtle textures that are emblematic of a true purist.

122 Fleurie, Domaine des Grands Cèdres, 2011 36.50This Domaine is situated on the steep slopes of the the famous 'La Modone'. It is situated in the heart of the Beaujolais region often referred to as the "Queen of Beaujolais". Cultivated with great care, producing rich wines of great elegance. Showing floral aromas of violets and peonies with intense dark cherries and a touch of spice. This follows onto the palate with velvety smooth tannins and a rounded finish with a touch of granite minerality.

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BURGUNDY – WhiteCôte de Beaune

The Côte De Beaune abuts the Côte De Nuits on it southern tip and stretches almost 30 kilometres past the

town of Beaune to Cheilly-Lès-Maranges. A slightly wetter, more temperate, climate than the Côte De Nuits

and the grapes tend to ripen a little earlier. A series of east-facing slopes, up to two kilometres wide, which

curve in and out to give some vineyards north-eastern, some south-eastern aspects. The soil is a limestone

subsoil with sporatic beds of oolitic ironstones with flinty, clay and calcareous topsoil. All the wines in this section are 100% Chardonnay.

208 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine René Monnier, 2011 39.50From Meursault based producer Réne Monnier. Great attention is paid to limiting the yields in the vineyards. This guarantees the best possible quality of juice, with the correct balance

between fruit and acidity. Elegant style of Chardonnay with a lovely lees weight and balanced oak flavours. Much of the fruit that goes into the wine is effectively declassified Meursault grapes and so the

wine has a rich, almost buttery palate. A petit Meursault.

213 Auxey-Duresses, ‘La Macabrée’, Olivier Leflaive, 2010 54.75A nose that offers up notes of green fruit, there is a notable elegance and content because there is much more emphasis on earth and brush. The delicious and solidly concentrated, spiced and baked apple flavours coats the palate on the attractively persistent finish. The village of Auxey-Duresses is a stone's throw away from Meursault, resulting in a wine that is very similar in style. 'La Macabrée' is one of the top vineyards of the appellation.

221 Pernand-Verglelesses, ‘‘Les Belles Filles’’, Sylvain Loichet, 2011 53.00The wine is clean and fresh with soft notes of pear and apple and a touch of apricot. Dry on thepalate with crisp acidity and a medium body. Some toasty, creamy notes on the palate with a

whiff of fragrant vanilla and more soft ripe pear notes. A touch of hazelnut too. Integrated alcohol and long finish. Delicate enough to match to light chicken dishes. Also perfect as an elegant aperitif

212 St Aubin, 1 er Crû, ‘Dents de Chien’, Olivier Leflaive, 2011 Suitable for Vegetarians70.00

The rich, full and naturally sweet flavours pick up the citrus character on the detailed, energetic and moderately austere finish that lingers nicely. Winemaker Franck Grux’s, favourite St Aubin. His "grand vin" of the appellation, and the one he recommends with dinner. Harmonious and complete, ‘Dents de Chien’ simply sings for its supper. Burghound – 89 points

215 Meursault, ‘Clos du Cromin’, Olivier Leflaive, 2011 Suitable for Vegetarians 69.00Situated just north-east of Meursault towards the village of Volnay, the rich soil is perfect for

growing chardonnay. This walled vineyard produces solid structurd wines with good concentration.

It has excellent developing floral and vegetal aromas as well as umptious honey and brioche notes

wines of solid structure and good concentration. This is a classic Meursault.219 Puligny-Montrachet, ‘Les Champs Gains, Francois Carillon, 2010 88.00

Suitable for Vegetarians, Organic, Robert Parker – 90 pointsThe 2010s are the first wines François Carillon has vinified on his own following the division of the family estate, Louis Carillon. Pale, shimmering gold, this presents a very attractive blend of citrus, white flowers, crushed shell minerals and warm pastry. The palate, similarly, balances

purity and focus with underlying richness, maintaining tension and a sense of direction throughout. This Puligny-Montrachet is a very pretty wine and a fine ambassador for the vintage and appellation

223 Chassagne-Montrachet, 1 er Crû, ‘Les Chenevottes’, Henri Boillot, 2008125.00A hint of pain grillé adds nuance to the orchard fruit and resin-infused nose where rich, full and very generous flavours possess fine dry extract levels that buffer the moderately firm acid spine. This is a focused and well-balanced effort with impressive volume. Burghound – 90 points

217 Puligny-Montrachet, 1 er Crû, ‘Combettes’, Etienne Sauzet, 2006 225.00Subtly complex aromas of peach, minerals and hazelnut. Then powerful and precise in the mouth, with terrific density of texture cut by strong acidity. A strong nut oil character contributes to the impression of dry extract. I get less of an impression of alcohol here than with the Referts.

Finishes with a note of marzipan, and terrific lift, grip and length. Boudot ranks this among the best

vintages for Combettes, along with the 2005 and 1992.” Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar – 93 points" A very fresh, bright and highly layered nose of mostly yellow fruits that possess subtle fennel

and rose petal notes that are picked up by the broad-scaled, textured and dense flavours that explode onto the palate staining finish that seems to go on and on without end. This is beautifully

balanced and has everything it needs for a very long life. As an aside, this may very well be the best

Sauzet Combettes Boudot has ever made, surpassing even the stunning '99." Allen Meadows, Burghound –

94 points222 Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Crû, Domaine Bonneau du Martray, 2009 195.00

The 2009 Corton-Charlemagne shows gorgeous balance and overall harmony. The overt, forwardfruit is nicely buttressed by the wine's underlying minerality and crystalline purity. The 2009 is

juicy and oily, but without being overwhelming. A clean, vibrant finish rounds things out nicely. The

2009 is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. Robert Parker.com – 93 points

220 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Crû, Domaine Leflaive, 2008 325.00The nose is notably tighter and more reserved with aromas of citrus blossom and zest, spice, smoke, fennel and hints of acacia that introduce big, muscular and wonderfully complex broad-

scaled flavours that culminate in a long, focused and explosive finish of breathtaking length and

intensity. This should reward at least a decade in the cellar and drink well for a similar period thereafter. This too is terrific and very Bâtard, the 2008 version is one of the very best young examples from Leflaive that I have ever seen. (only 1 bottle) Alan Meadows Burghound – 96 points

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Côte ChalonnaiseThree islands of vines situated to the west of Chalon-Sur-Saône, 350 kilometres southeast of

Paris,between the Côte De Beaune in the north and the Mâconnais in the south. A limestone subsoilwith clay-sand topsoil that are sometimes enriched with iron deposits.

211 Rully, Les Saints Jacques, Domaine A & P de Villaine, 2011 59.50Suitable for Vegetarians, Organic, Bio-dynamicAn attractive green-gold in colour, this is immediately rather tantalising. The nose is reminiscent of a pastry shop, with fresh orchard fruit allied to the richness of tarte tatin and complemented by brisk notes of citrus and minerals. The palate rises to the challenge of what is rather a

captivating nose, in its complexity. Opulent, sweet and ripe, silk-textured, it has a bright, fresh acidity and

mineral focus which gives a lovely precision, through to a protracted, layered finish.

209 Bourgogne de Bouzeron, Domaine A & P de Villaine, 2009 44.00(100% Aligoté) Suitable for Vegetarians, Organic, Bio-dynamicProof that Burgundian white has more to offer than just Chardonnay and made from vines planted

on de Villaine’s beautiful, gentle sloping vineyard in Bouzeron. Fabulous bright green/gold colour with

rich zesty aromas of spicy apples, vanilla and white flowers. Elegant and racy with rich white fruits and

a seductive satin texture. Tight, with lively acidity. Good concentration. Long, mineral finish.210 Montagny, 1 er Crû, ‘Bonnevaux’, Olivier Leflaive, 2011 51.00

(100% Chardonnay) Suitable for VegetariansFloral aromas alongside orchard fruits and a citrus freshness are followed by an equally delicious palate. Silky-textured, this is a beautifully precise and focused wine, one of this winery owners favourites.

Le MâconnaisSituated halfway between Lyon and Beaune, its vineyards adjoin those of the Mercurey region to

the north and overlap with those of Beaujolais in the south. A topsoil of scree and alluvium or

clay and clay-sand, covering a limestone subsoil. All the wines in this section are 100% Chardonnay

206 Saint Véran, ‘Les Buis’, Domaine de la Crioix Senaillot, 2009 48.15Certified Organic, UnoakedThis cuvée is made using the grapes from a beautiful east facing single plot of vines. Here the

grapes both ripen to a perfect golden peak and express their terroir perfectly. In this very minerally great burgundy wine, elegant notes of white spring blossom intermingle with green mint, giving you a

fresh, straight end of mouth.

216 Mâcon-Verze, Domaine Leflaive, 2008 53.50Suitable for Vegetarians, Bio-dynamic, OrganicSuperb Mâcon, from one of the best producers in the world. Delicate aromas of fruitand white flowers. Invigorating in the mouth with flavours of pear and miuneral hints.

204 Pouilly-Fuissé, Moulin du Pont, Maison Auvigue 2011 53.00The Auvigue family are well-known winemakers in the Maconnais region. Their Pouilly-Fuisséis a classic representative of the appellation, made from the fruit of their old vineyard Moulin du Pont. Fresh-textured, complex and expressive, this wine offers layers of weighty orchard fruit flavour, hints of spice and balanced acidity.

ChablisIsolated halfway between Beaune and Paris, barely 30 kilometres from the southernmost vineyard of Champagne, but 100 kilometres from the rest of Burgundy.This area has a semi-continental climate with

minimal Atlantic influence, which result in a long, cold winter, a humid spring and a fairly hot, very sunny

summer. All Grand Crû are located on one stretch of southwest-facing slopes just north of Chablis itself, where the

vineyard are at a height of between 150-200 metres. Apart from the southwest-facing slopes of “Fourchaume” and “Montée De Tonerre”, the Premier Crû slopes face southeast. This area is predominantly covered with catcareous clay, and the traditional view is that of the two major types: Kimmeridgian and Portlandian. Grape variety: Chardonnay.

200 Petit Chablis, ‘Special Cuvée’, Jean Coulley, 2012 Organic, Suitable for Vegans 37.85Philippe Goulley is a pioneer of organic Chablis and his commitment and skill have paid off. Pretty pale yellow appearance with hints of green. Nose is open and generous with red apple and

pineappleflavours. Palate is flinty with depth which comes from lees ageing. Good length with a toasty,

almond finish201 Chablis, Domaine Vincent Dampt, 2013 43.00

An elegant wine with a very approachable style, classic Chablis character of clean flinty minerality

balanced by soft, creamy fruit. Winemaker Vincent Dampt is considered as one of Chablis' rising stars, marrying the traditions of his forefathers with modern thinking to produce the best of both

worlds. 202 Chablis, ‘Vaillons’, 1er Crû, William Fèvre, 2011 Bio-dynamic, Robert Parker – 93 points

59.50Chablis ‘Vaillons’ emerges from the glass with an expressive bouquet redolent of gunpowder, salt and crushed rocks. This is quite rich on the palate, where the fruit tends toward yellow stone fruits. Voluptuous, lush and intense, the ‘Vaillons’, nevertheless, retains great minerality and harmony. This is a beautifully complete and well-balanced wine.

203 Chablis, ‘Bougros’, Grand Crû, William Fèvre, 2008 Robert Parker - 94 points 93.00A Riesling-reminiscent amalgam of fresh lime, white peach, chalk and salt marks the nose and palate, which in a role reversal from vintage norms is firmer and adamantly more mineral than

its’

2007 counterpart. Its tactile, seemingly crystalline and pungently peppery sense of minerality and

fruit skin chew folded into an almost sweetly ripe peachiness. Smokey, chalky, and alkaline notes add to a remarkable diversity that informs a dynamically interactive, energetic, intractable finish.

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Stretching from to Avignon, the Côtes-Du-Rhône appellation occupies a 200 kilometres length of the banksof the river Rhône. In terms of grape variety, the Rhône divides neatly into two, the Syrah dominated north and the Grenache influenced south, although there are those who unnecessarily confuse the issue by separating the southernmost section of the northern district and calling it the Middle Rhône. The contrastsbetween north and south are not, however, merely viticulture, both the terrain and climate differ dramatically and the social, cultural and gastronomical differences are also marked.

NORTHERN RHÔNE – RedThe Northern Rhône wine region lies between the towns of Vienne and Valence. The meandering valley is narrow and steep-sided here, forging its path through granite hills, and vines compete for space with oak forests and peach orchards. The focus here is on the production of fine quality grapes yielded in tiny quantities from high, sun-exposed terraced vineyards tended by hand.128 Crozes-Hermitage, ‘‘Millepertuis’’, Maison Guyot, 2011 47.00

(100% Syrah) Suitable for Vegans Decanter RecommendedThis wine is dark ruby garnet in colour. Made in a contemporary, fruit-forward style: fresh and spicy, with dried herb notes and plenty of dark plum and damson fruit. It is well-balanced on the palate with supple, soft tannins and a long fruity finish. 

125 Saint-Joseph, ‘Silice’, Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon, 2009 67.00(100% Syrah) Robert Parker – 90 points, Wine Spectator – 91 points Suitable for VegetariansIt exhibits a dense ruby/purple colour, as well as wonderfully opulent plum, black raspberry and strawberry fruit intermixed with hints of licorice and forest floor. Ripe and mouthfilling, with dense layers of braised fig, warm cherry sauce and backed by lots of toasted spice and anise on the finish. The core of fruit is almost jammy, but has enough drive and spine for balance. This pure, voluptuously textured, seductive beauty can be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years. For fans of the modern style

135 Cornas, “La Sabarotte”, Domaine Courbis, 2006 90.00(100% Syrah) Robert Parker – 92 pointsThe flamboyantly intense 2006 Cornas La Sabarotte boasts an ostentatious nose of blackberries, espresso roast, licorice, pepper, fig, and forest floor. This powerful, dense, full-bodied, opulent 2006 is already revealing considerable sensuality and appeal. Domaine Courbis appears to have an enlightened winemaking style, using some small oak casks and picking ripe fruit, but never losing the typicity one expects of these wines. Brothers Laurent & Dominique Courbis are avid believers in terroir, and the top cuvées are named after their respective vineyards.

130 Côte-Rôtie, Blonde du Seigneur, Domaine Georges Vernay, 2008 97.00(93% Syrah, 7% Viognier) Vivid purple in colour. Sexy aromas of cherry-vanilla, violet and rose, with a smoky mineral undertone. Open-knit red and dark fruit flavours become firmer and more tannic in the middle but the fruit gains power on the back end and absorbs the hard edges. Suave, sweet and focused wine with strong finishing spiciness and an echo of candied flowers.

496 Hermitage, Tardieu-Laurent, 2008 98.50(100% Syrah)A dense and expressive red that offers notes of smoke, white pepper and rich fruit with hints of garrigue. Meaty on the palate, there is good acidity and the tannins are still firm and youthful – overall, a finely balanced composition. Tardieu-Laurent has earned a reputation as one of the

finest negociants in France's Rhône Valley. Natives of Provence, Michel Tardieu and his family are

intimately familiar with the great terroirs of the Rhone and its finest vignerons. Their production is limited as selection and hand-crafting of wines at this level can only be accomplished on a small scale.

NORTHERN RHÔNE – White

228 Condrieu, Etienne Guigal, 2010 78.00(100% Viognier) Robert Parker – 93 pointsBrilliant clear golden yellow. On the nose, the aromas are intensely flowery (honeysuckle and violets), and fruity (apricot, peaches, nectarines and citrus) with a suave spiciness. The palate is fresh and round. Rich, unctuous and full bodied. Harmonious with light acidity and round

fleshy fruits. The tangy, sharply focused citrus and pit fruit flavours are complemented by notes of

talc and allspice and supported by a taut mineral spine. Finishes with very good spicy persistence and an echo of sweet citrus fruit.

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The Southern Rhône is quite different and much more expansive, a provençale idyll with its gently rolling hills carpeted with olive groves and vineyards, luminous sunlight and scents of wild thyme. At the heart of the southern Rhône just beyond the Roman town of Orange lies the famous wine village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Popes’ summer residence when the papacy was based in Avignon in the 1300s. Clearly, the Papacy knew where to go for proper refreshment, and the wines of Châteauneuf have since achieved worldwide renown. The vineyards of the southern Rhône stretch out in all directions from Avignon, south-west beyond Nîmes towards the Languedoc, east into the Vaucluse département, to the slopes of the mighty Mont Ventoux and the Lubéron. 124 Côtes Du Rhône, Vignobles Gonnet, 2010 30.50

(35% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 30% Cinsault) Suitable for VegansBertrand and his brother Guillaume's combined international experience makes for a beautifully balanced range of wines at the family run Vignobles Gonnet. Their Côtes du Rhone is exceptional for its elegance and structure, exuding all the violet, dried herb and spicy dark fruit for which the appellation is famous. Eminently drinkable.

127 Gigondas, Les Souteyrades, Vieilles Vignes, Saint Damien, 2011 56.50(80% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre) Robert Parker – 94 points, Suitable for Vegans, Certified BiodynamicSimilarly-styled, with a gorgeous perfume of spice-cake, potpourri, licorice, plum sauce, kirsch and pepper, the 2011 Gigondas Les Souteyrades is made from 65-year-old vines and has a broad, expansive mouthfeel, solid overall concentration and full-bodied richness that develops in the

glass. It’s a quintessential, heady Gigondas to drink over the coming years.

126 Vacquéyras, Domaine de L’Espigouette, 2010 48.00(80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre) Robert Parker – 88/90 pointsThe nose is complex, with peat, licorice, thyme and cooked meat all evidenced; the palate is surprisingly soft and round with sweet tannins and lower acidity than some of its 2010 peers.

Notes of garrigue, black and blue fruits are found in this medium to full-bodied 2010. L’Espigouette

have renovated and added temperature controlled vats, which perhaps serve to give greater definition and purity to a family of wines which do not lack for power and Mediterranean warmth. Bernard Latour is one of the most respected vignerons in the Valley; tasting these wines, it is not difficult

to understand why. A brilliant translation of an often overlooked appellation.

129 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Le Vieux Donjon, Lucien Michel, 2006 78.00(75% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault) Wine Spectator – 91 points"The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals the vintage’s peppery, earthy spiciness along with notes of forest floor, root vegetables, black cherries, and meat. This rich, medium to full-bodied effort possesses moderately soft tannin as well as good body, depth, and richness. It is a strong effort that should age nicely for 15+ years."

133 Château de Beaucastel, 2003 Organic (certified) Biodynamic (not certified/in conversion) 95.00(50% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 30% Syrah/Counoise) Robert Parker – 92 pointsRuby with some vibrant purple hues. An intensely sweet nose with notes of raspberry jam, ripe plums, pepper, berries and sweet spice. The palate is round and fleshy with a pleasant tannic structure and a long finish that shows acidulous fruits. A very juicy wine, with an impressive balance and good freshness.

SOUTHERN RHÔNE – White

440 Côte du Rhône, Les Becs Fins, Tardieu-Laurent, 2011 38.00(55% Viognier, 30% Grenache Blanc, 10% Roussanne, 5% Clairette)Richly-textured, pure and fresh, this offers a blend of orchard and stone fruit on both the nose

and palate, refreshed by hints of citrus and a well-defined mineral definition. Michel Tardieu is passionate about his wines translating a sense of place. This is a fine introduction to modern Rhône whites

224 Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Château de Beaucastel, 2011 65.00(30% Marsanne, 30% Viognier, 30% Bourboulenc, 10% Clairette) Organic (certified) Biodynamic (not certified/in conversion) Robert Parker – 88 pointsThis is a gorgeous wine. Very light gold in colour, it exhibits a crisp bouquet that gains richness with air of wet stones interwoven with apricot marmalade, white peach, honeysuckle and rose petals. On the palate, ripe and creamy up front, with butter-framed melon, creamed peach and pear notes that are then offset by a stony edge on the fresh finish. Blossoms in the glass.

226 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Le Vieux Donjon, Lucien Michel, 2012 76.50(50% Clairette, 50% Roussanne) Wine Advocate – 91/ 94 pointsA small domaine of 32 acres in Châteauneuf, owned and run by Lucien and Claire Michel and is described by Robert Parker as, “one of the great unheralded estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Most likely even better, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is a classic effort from this estate that could come from nowhere else than the south of France. Garrigue, lavender, pepper, sweet kirsch and blackberry-styled fruits are just some of the notions here and in this medium to full-bodied, supple and nicely concentrated 2012

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LOIRE – WhiteFrom in the source in the Cevennes mountains, the Loire flows through about 1000 kms and

twelve départementsof green, peaceful countryside, ancient towns and fine châteaux before reaching the Atlantic. It is

the longest river in France, and the variations in soil, climate and grape varieties found along its banks and

those of its tributaries are reflected in the wide range of wines grown in the four major wine-producing districts. Running east from the Bay of Biscay, the districts are Nantes, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine and the Central Vineyards.

243 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie, Château La Bretonnerie, 201230.00Marie-Luce and Jean-François Guilbaud make up a super family winemaking team, owning both Château La Bretonnerie and its renowned neighbour Domaine du Grand Mouton. They work exclusively with different parcels of Muscadet grapes, thus creating a perfect balance of tangy tropical notes, fresh white flowers and a stony minerality. This bone-dry white wine is also simply a delicious drink and will restore your faith in Muscadet. The ultimate seafood match.

236 Vouvray, ‘’Les Arpent’’, Sébastien Brunet, 2011 (100% Chenin Blanc) 45.00The sec is super dry, yet with a beguilingly sweet, honeyed nose with hints of bruléed apple and saffron – wonderful perfume – which follows through on a palate of great precision, focus, length and tang. With apple and pear fruit and a tight citric backbone, it’s terrific.

240 Sauvignon de Touraine, Domaine du Haut Perron, Guy Allion, 2011 37.00(100% Sauvignon Blanc)A family business since 1870, this new name is now led by Jean-Christophe whose been making the wines since 1993. Though the mode is for making tutti-frutti Touraine Sauvignons to rival the Kiwis, Mandard has stuck to his roots to make this true, understated, fleshy cassis wine that stands out for its grounded authenticity. Very moreish, a mini-Sancerre.

242 Reuilly, Gérard Cordier, 2013 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) 39.50A fantastic, understated Sauvignon with a classical but subdued ‘mown grass’ and alluring

elderflower scents and the zesty, whistle-clean, bone-dry palate is full-bodied and displays a lively citric zest

which is followed by a long, clean finish. A beautifully expressive Sauvignon. Very food friendly and

quaffable. 238 Pouilly Fumé, “Les Chaumiennes”, Domaine A & E Figeat, 201242.50

(100% Sauvignon Blanc) Suitable for Vegans, Organic.Across the Loire River from Sancerre, a clean and crisp Pouilly Fumé. Flinty, fossil-rich soils of Figeat’s vineyards, and classic winemaking (no oak, keeping the purity of the grape & place),

makes for a quintessential Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Smell & taste fresh limes (with the zest),

grapefruit, Granny Smith apples. Nice, rich mouthfeel makes it a good match for white meats, shellfish and

goat cheese. 241 Menetou-Salon, Domaine Jean-Jacques Teiller, 2012 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) 44.00

A delightfully fruity and wonderfully expressive wine with delicate floral aromas. An exuberant

palate of ripe, juicy, almost tropical fruit displays subtle citrus tastes and yields a fresh, crisp finish.

The atypically ripe, juicy style of Loire Sauvignon is almost certainly influenced by the year that Patricia Teiller and husband Olivier Luneau (who now run the estate) spent winemaking in New

Zealand.Historically Menetou Salon has always been overshadowed by its glamorous neighbour Sancerre, which produces more than ten times the volume of wine not necessarily of superior quality.

237 Sancerre, Domaine du Nozay, Philippe and Cyril Benoist, 201239.00(100% Sauvignon Blanc) Suitable for VegansA classic Sancerre with aromas of white flowers, lemon, pear and gooseberries with a creamy palate of grassy herbaceous notes balanced by a vibrant fresh acidity and a clean finish. This exuberant, single vineyard Sancerre is hard to beat with its ripe, grassy fruit and complex

minerality.234 Savennières, Château d’Epiré, 2009 49.00

(100% Chenin Blanc)Diverse aromas of honeysuckle, wild flowers and gun flint precede a palate that develops in the glass. It is, intentionally, a tad oxidative (in a good way not unlike a Manzanilla sherry) with stone fruit, mineral and wild herb notes leading to a persistent, ethereal, dry finish. It gains a darker

colour, complexity and concentration with (up to 10 or more, years) bottle age and every discerning

cellar should have some.

244 Pouilly Fumé, de Ladoucette, 2010 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) 57.00Pale golden-green colour. Considerable intensity on the nose. It has an exceptional full range of floral, exotic and citrus fruit aromas such as white blossoms, hawthorn, broom and white nettlesand grapefruit. These notes are enhanced and strengthened by the mineral note of gunflint (flint stone heated by the sun). The flavour is pleasant and lively, tempered by a fruity roundness with notes of pear, green apples and citrus fruits, which boost the mineral and stony hardness of

gunflint.LOIRE – Red

123 Saumur-Champigny, ‘Les Villaises’, Caves de Saumur, 2011 31.50(100% Cabernet-Franc) Suitable for VegansIn the Saumur region the tufa stone unites with the climate of the Anjou region to give Saumur wines their character. An excellent alternative to Beaujolais. Exhibiting warm and inviting aromas and flavours of violets, blackcurrant and strawberry jam. Tannins are well present but ripe and

silky and the finish is long and vibrant. Can be served slightly chilled on warm summer days.

119 Menetou-Salon, Domaine Jean-Jacques Teiller, 2010 46.00(100% Pinot Noir)An intense, bright cherry red colour. Rich nose with very intense soft fruit nose of blackcurrants, black and Morello cherry. When gently shaken, the nose changes to smoky, spicey notes with

even a hint of cocoa. In the mouth, the attack is powerful which then softens to become more rounded with blackcurrant and other soft fruit being detected. Well-structured with fine tannins and a long

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ALSACEAlsace is the only classic region in France that has built a reputation on pure varietal wines.Some 95 per cent are dry white wines produced from a collection of essentially French orGerman grape varieties. A fascinating mixture of French and German characteristics pervadethis fragment of France that is cut off from the rest of the country by the barrier of the Vosgesmountain range, and separated from neighbouring Germany by the mighty Rhine.

250 Pinot Blanc Auxerrois, Cave de Cléebourg, 2010 35.50Moreish and quirky version of Pinot Blanc. This curious cousin of Pinot Blanc is known as Auxerrois specifically in Cleebourg, Northern Alsace. With smaller yields than its more famous relative, this Pinot Blanc is more precocious, producing wine that is light-bodied and fruity with notes of fresh herbs on the finish.

245 Gewürztraminer, ‘Prestige’, Cave de Cléebourg, 2011 Suitable for Vegetarians 36.50Located in the Northern Vosges Mountains, 60km north of Stasbourg, overlooking the villages of Cléebourg, Rott, Oberhoffen, Steinseltz and Riedseltz. Lightly spiced, just off-dry, this blend of richly textured, honeyed exotic fruit and lychee complements cheeses and spicy dishes perfectly or enjoy simply as an aperitif.

239 ’Tradition’ Pinot Gris, Hugel et Fils, 2010 46.50Ripe pear and peach in the nose of Hugel’s “classic” Pinot Gris Tradition follow on a creamy, expansive, yet by no means heavy palate. Hints of toasted almond and nutmeg add appeal to a broad, faintly warm, yet still satisfyingly juicy finish. Taking this performance together with that of the corresponding 2008, one can safely assert that Hugel is on a roll with Pinot Gris, offering fine value in a genre whose versatility is little appreciated.

248 Gewürztraminer, “Beblenheim”, Domaine Trapet, 2006 55.00Bio-dynamic (certified), Suitable for VegansDomaine Trapet Alsace is situated on east and southeast-facing slopes in Riquewihr, where the

soils are a complex structure of chalk, clay, marl, limestone and sand. This 100% Gewurtztraminer,

from the tiny site of Beblenheim is a very pure example, mineral and very fine, this presents hints of rosewater, sweet orchard fruit and delicate spice - a very elegant Gewurztraminer.

246 Pinot Gris, A360P Muenchberg, Domaine Andre Ostertag, 200880.00Organic (certified) Bio-dynamic (certified), Robert Parker – 90 points, Stephen Tanzer – 90 pointsWinter pear and a hint of litchi; smoked meat and musky floral perfume follow the Ostertag 2008 Pinot Gris Muenchberg A360P from its striking nose onto a deeply-rich, glossy-textured palate, and into a long finish whose undulating layers of fruit, flower, meat, and mineral matter are tinged with vanilla. A finish of acidity and structure lends balance to what will be a long-lived and luscious wine for a decade or more.

249 Riesling, “Jubilee”, Hugel et Fils, 2007 Robert Parker – 92 points 78.50Intense in colour, with reflections that vary from light green to yellow to straw gold, its structure is bright and crystal clear. The bouquet is full, harmonious and nicely balanced, with a subtle touch of freshness that reveals its youth yet displays exceptional fruit and floral

characteristics: white peach, gooseberry, green fig, a touch of muscatel, with verbena, lime-blossom and hop.

Enjoy this wine while it is so enchantingly youthful, yet it is obvious that, with time, it will develop the

full palette of aromatic, mineral flavours that enhance all Rieslings from the finest vineyards. This

comes from the grand crû Schoenenbourg vineyard.

AUSTRIAAustrian wines are among the world’s most sublime, yet there are precious few bottles to go

around. Unsurprising perhaps, when you consider that Austria’s entire vineyard area is just 40% of the size

of the Bordeaux wine region. Added to this, Austrians drink 75% of their crop – quite understandable

too, given the quality of Austria’s wines. The country's wine regions are impressive in their diversity,

with complex soils, varied landscapes and myriad grape varieties, some unique to Austria.

225 Grüner Veltliner Loiserberg, Weingut Jurtschitsch, Kamptal, 2012 48.00Displaying a youthful, delicate straw color, this wine oozes fruit aromas of apples, bananas and tropical fruit, which are accompanied by spice and a pepperiness typical of Grüner Veltliner. The very barren crystalline primary rock soil on the terraces of the Loiserberg offer best conditions for making ideal-typical Veltliners of distinctive character and deep fruitiness.

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Spanish wine has never been so exciting, as a new generation of dynamic wine producers pushes the boundaries. Moving away from bulk production that blighted its reputation, Spain is now focusing on quality and regional style. Rioja is no longer the lone jewel in Spain’s crown, nor is the Tempranillo grape the only darling of Spanish winemakers, for today there is a dizzying array of wine regions, wine styles and grape varieties in the fray. Recent years have seen Ribera del Duero and Priorat become virtual cults, while other new wine regions make wines with character and class and Sherry (Jerez in Spanish) is rejuvenating its image. Exit Spain’s dull, oxidized white wines, enter zesty Verdejo(from Rueda), peachy Godello (Valdeorras) and refreshing Albariño (Rias Baixas) With all this and more, Spain is set to thrill wine lovers for years to come.

Red Wines150 Tempranillo Reserva, Laguna del la Nava Reserva,

Bodegas Navarro López, D.O., Valdepeñas, 2008 29.25(100% Tempranillo)Lovely pronounced nose of wild berry fruits and vanilla. Round and full in the mouth,soft berry fruit with almonds, spice and cinnamon stick flavours, great finesse on thepalate, good structure and excellent length.

151 Clos 15 Merlot, Bodegas Pinord, Penedés, 2010 31.25(100% Merlot) Brilliant, dark violet in colour. Intense aroma, with a strong presence of red fruits and toasted notes. Once the glass has been oxygenated, more smoked notes, coffee and spices appear. Powerful entry into the mouth with prominent tannins that give it a strong personality. Ageing in the bottle has made it smoother to achieve a harmonious balance.. Good finish with flavours of ripe fruit and spices.

152 Monastrell, ‘Hécula’, Bodegas Castaño, Yecla, La Mancha, D.O., 2012 27.85(100% Monastrell) Robert Parker – 91 pointsFrom proprietor Ramon Castaño Santa, who owns a whopping 1,000 acres in Yecla, is the 2012 ‘Hécula’, which is sourced from a non-irrigated, single vineyard planted with 100% Monastrell.

Aged in both tank and French oak, it comes from 60-80-year-old vines planted in limestone soils at a relatively high elevation of over 1,600 feet. Its opaque purple color is followed by copious aromas

of blueberries, black raspberries, camphor, licorice, white flowers and a chalky limestone/dusty

character. Full-bodied, rich and well-balanced, it is incredible value.

147 Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre, D.O.C. Viana, 2008 34.50(75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, 10% Grenache)Leather and spice of traditionally made Rioja on the nose. Magnificent fruity palate that is both smooth and subtle with strawberries and vanilla ice cream sustained through to a very round and long finish with well integrated tannins.

475 La Cueva del Contador, Benjamin Romeo, D.O.C., Rioja, 2007 82.00    (100% Tempranillo) Wine Advocate - 93 pointsThis is the second wine of Contador, a very fine wine in its own right. Almost opaque, inky plumin colour, it is dark and brooding on the nose, presenting earthy dark fruit, wild herbs and crushed stone minerals with hints of bitter chocolate, laced by oak. The palate echoes the aromatics of

the nose, spiced and opulent, powerful yet never losing a heightened freshness and a mineral layer

which contribute poise and balance. This is a very lovely Cueva, wonderfully refined with opulent fruit, complemented by understated oak. It can be enjoyed from the outset but will benefit from

cellaring.Benjamin Romeo is one of the new young superstars of Rioja.

476 ΨPsi, Peter Sisseck, Ribera Del Duero, D.O., 2010 66.00(100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)) Certified Organic and Bio-dynamicFrom the visionary Danish winemaker and producer of the iconic Dominio de Pingus. This is a beautiful, lustrous, plum-cherry in colour, with a bright fuschia rim, enticing from the outset. The nose unusually evokes fresh grape must allied to cherries, plums and fresh blueberry all complemented by pronounced mineral notes. The palate is supple and accessible, plump and ripe, supported by rounded tannins which, with the minerality, give tremendous focus and direction. This is a wine with energy and personality, a purity of expression and so much charm.

136 Urban Ribera, Bodegas Vinedos O. Fournier, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, 200941.00(100% Tinta del Pais(Tempranillo)) Wine Advocate – 90 points, Stephen Tanzer – 90 points The 2009 Urban Ribera, from what looks to be a great vintage, was aged in French oak for 4

months. Deep purple in colour with an inviting perfume of violets, Asian spices, black cherry and

blackberry, on the palate it is layered, plush, and intense. This outstanding value can be enjoyed now and over

the next 5-6 years149 Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva, Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España,

La Rioja, Alta, 2005 71.00(85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Garnacha) Robert Parker – 95 pointsThe 2005 Imperial Gran Reserva is firing on all cylinders. Smoked cured meats, balsamic notes of beeswax, antique shop and incense define the complex and elegant nose. The medium-bodied palate reveals an impressively powerful wine which manages to feel light on its feet. The palate is generously fruity with toasty oak, supple tannins and savoury balsamic nuances and a long finish. It’s truly elegant and classic. Great wine, which transports you to the old Grand Reservas of

yesteryear. 474 Pesquera, Crianza, Bodegas A. Fernández, Ribera del Duero, 2011 58.50

(100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo))

Alejandro Fernandez , the indefatigable octogenarian who, more than most, has under-written the success of Ribera del Duero over the last half century, continues to make great wines. As usual

the Pesquera is has been aged for 18 months in American barrel and then left for six months in bottle before release. The 2011 has the voluptuous creamy ripe profile that one has come to expect and savour; with black fruit and soft spice lending eloquent support.

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White Wines

251 A & A Blanco, Bodegas Martínez La Orden, D.O.C., Rioja, 201230.95(Viura 80%, Malvasia 15%, Garnacha 5%)Straw colour, rich tropical fruit and mineral aromas. Fresh and vibrant passionfruit and pineapple characters on the palate followed by a dry finish and subtle oak notes. Martinez La Orden are producing some of the most cutting edge wines in Spain. They are fresh and vibrant with

maverick winemaker, Jose Maria Martinez, striving to produce modern wines

229 Viña Gravino Crianza, Bodegas R Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Alta, 2003 48.50(100% Viura) Stephen Tanzer – 91 points, Jancis Robinson – Top 100+ Whites, Dec 2012Full gold in colour. A perfumed, complex bouquet evokes dried pit fruits, honey and toasted nuts, with floral and beeswax accents adding complexity. Deep, fleshy and broad, offering chewy

peach, pear skin and candied almond flavours lifted by gentle acidity. Closes with firm grip and very

good persistence, leaving floral and honey notes behind.

256 Silencis, Raventós i Blanc, Penedés, 2012 41.50(100% Xarel•lo) Robert Parker – 89 pointsPale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Bright and clean. On the nose, intense fruity aromas of ripe white fruit, especially pear, on a good floral background. When it opens up, slight aniseed mineral notes are displayed providing this wine with a good complexity. The palate is very well-balanced with red apple, apricot, citrus lemon and a touch of orange rind. It is married with crisp acidity and a generous finish that maintains freshness and vitality. An elegant, fresh and dry

wine.445 Macizo, Benjamin Romeo, D.O., Cataluña, 2009 45.00

(50% Xarello, 24% Garnacha Blanca (Vieja), 17% Garnacha Blanca (Joven), 9% Malvasía.)Benjamin is passionate about his native Rioja but that does not prevent him casting an eye elsewhere if the circumstances are right. The vineyards and therefore fruit have to be top-notch and he has to have 100% control – just as in Rioja. Fortunately Cataluña came up trumps and Macizo is the result (pronounced matheeso), It has a sublime bouquet of grapefruit and white peach that is very well-defined, deftly absorbing the new oak. The palate has a crisp, taut entry with fine acidity. There is a core of stone fruit such as nectarine and apricot augmented by a precise, minerally finish that does not outstay its welcome

262 Villa Narcisa Verdejo, Javier Sanz, D.O. Rueda, 2012 31.00(100% Verdejo)

Straw-coloured with golden glints, very clean and bright. Very fine, full of fruit, with anise, sweet grass, fennel and a mineral edge on the high-pitched nose. Vibrant and fresh in the mouth with tangy green apple and pear flavours enlivened by brisk acidity and a hint of pepper. Gains sweetness on the finish, picking up an attractive tangerine note and a hint of lemon zest

261 Albariño, Zios, Lusco do Miño, Rias Baixas, Galicia, 2011 39.45(100% Albarino) Yellow-green, clean and bright in colour. The bouquet is clean, honest, very intense aromas. White tropical fruit and fresh herbs. The palate is dry, fresh, comprehensive and balanced, long finish with a light and pleasant bitterness. Ideal as an aperitif or everything from seafood to smoked cold meats, white meat to roasted poultry. The beauty of true Albarino is the ability to capture that moment in most people’s minds – when you are walking beside the sea on an autumn day.

PORTUGALWhite Wine

233 Colheita Seleccionada, Adega De Pegões, Setúbal, Lisboa, 201225.00(40% Chardonnay, 30% Arinto, 30% Antao Vaz) Suitable for Vegetarians, Decanter World Wine Awards - CommendedThis wine from the unique sandy soils of Portugal's Setubal Peninsula is highly aromatic, smoky and richly oaked but all kept in perfect balance with the fruit playing the major role. Packed full of lush peach flavour, alongside spice and a distinct mineral backbone. The local Arinto grapes give the fresh citrus flavours, whilst Chardonnay and Antao Vaz add body and delicious buttery

flavours.

Red Wine138 Cabernet Sauvignon, Quinta de Chocapalha, Estremadura, Lisboa, 2009 39.00

(90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Shiraz) Suitable for Vegetarians

There's a certain delicacy, or rather, refinement about this wine, with its ripe strawberry and blackcurrant fruit quality and little note of herbal freshness. On the palate there's an intriguing broadening out: it maintains that juicy, sweet-fruited clarity, but a robust, chunky tannic

frameworkadds a certain muscularity, with broad, oaky tannins too, though the freshness is maintained with very good acidity.

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It is hard to imagine a more exciting or varied wine-producing country than Italy. With a vibrant winemaking history spanning over 2,000 years, and vineyards stretching from the Alps through the Appenine mountains to Sicily, the Italian peninsula is home to an enormous range of climates, topographies and soil types hosting hundreds of distinctive grapes unique to Italy. It is hardly surprising then, that Italy’s wine range is so diverse, spanning all colours and styles, from dry to sweet, still wine to sparkling wine, and everything in between. Enshrined in tradition, linked inextricably to Italy’s rich cultural heritage and regional cuisine, Italian wine is fundamental to Italian lifestyle, and it is impossible to resist either. While not all wines are as famous or revered as Barolo, Chianti, Brunello or Amarone, Italy remains the ultimate destination for food and wine lovers everywhere.

Red Wines139 Pinot Noir delle Venezie, Sacchetto, Veneto, 2012 24.50

(90% Pinot Noir, 10% Merlot)Ruby red colour with a very distinct bouquet of blackcurrants and spices and an attractive

savoury flavour of soft red berry fruits well balanced with a finish of jammy fruit and toasted nuts. An easy drinking, almost American in-style Pinot Noir.

137 Nebbiolo D’Alba, ‘Brumo’, Cantina San Silvestro, Piedmont, D.O.C, 201129.25(100% Nebbiolo) Suitable for VegetariansRuby red with garnet nuances. Complex bouquet with hints of violets, dark chocolate, coffee, almonds and pepper in the background all combine in this supple and pleasing wine. The aromas carry through to the palate of this dry, full bodied red wine with balanced oak and soft and supple tannins. Spicy notes take you through to an intense and harmonious finish. Excellent with

braised meats, game and mature cheeses. It is the same grape which is used in the famous neighbouring DOCGs of Barolo and Barbaresco.

166 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Roccastella, Villa Bizzarri, Abruzzo, D.O.C. 2012 27.95(100% Montepulciano)Ruby red in colour with tints of Violet, the Roccastella has an intense aroma of ripe red fruit with some delicate spice and balsamic notes. The palate shows juicy red fruit character with some savoury flavours and soft tannins – very typical of the Montepulciano grape from this area.

146 Chianti Classico, ‘Terre di Prenzano’, Villa Vignamaggio, Chianti, D.O.C.G., 2010 37.50(100% Sangiovese) Suitable for VegetariansSituated halfway between Florence and Siena, it is a quintessentially beautiful Tuscan villa and

was built by the Gherardini family at the beginning if the 15th century. This is a freshly-fruited Chianti Classico with traditional flavours of sour cherry, mocha and dried herbs. Well balanced and with fine tannins, this is a restrained, classic Chianti.

142 Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva, Umberto Cesari, Emilia Romagna, D.O.C., 2011 41.25(85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) Suitable for VegetariansThis wine is a bright, ruby color tending toward garnet. Produced from the best clusters of grapes, this wine has an intense bouquet highlighted by mountain flowers with a touch of violets and an explosive fruitiness of red fruits.The fruit follows through on the palate and delivers a well-

balanced and structured wine. The taste is rich, smooth, dry, and slightly tannic with a harmonious, long

finish.132 Haiku, Castello di Ama, Tuscany, I.G.T., 2009 68.00

(50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc) Robert Parker – 92 points, Wine Spectator – 90 points

The Haiku name comes from a traditional Japanese Haiku poem which consists of three lines. This simplicity is meant to be demonstrated in the Haiku wine. Garnet red in colour, whilst on the nose there are delicate sweet notes of raspberry jam and strawberry alongside fresh pepper aromas

and a distinct savoury line of tobacco. The palate is a surprisingly rich but mild palate, dark red

cherries, flowers, mint and spices are some of the notes that flow from the glass together with delicate

tannins that offer the gentlest grip and lots of depth.

143 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Fratelli Tedeschi, Veneto, D.O.C., 2009 76.50(30% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara, Rossingnola, Oseleta, Negrara, Dindarella) Robert Parker – 93

pointsStrong ruby red, clear and transparent. Notes of vanilla and sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries. Strong, warm and rounded structure. This is a well-balanced wine. The palate

confirms the notes in the bouquet with an enduring and persistent flavour. Majestic, pure and polished

Amarone, from the region’s foremost producer in great demand worldwide, it has a great elegance of fruit.

145 Passopisciaro, Andrea Franchetti, Sicily, I.G.T., 2009 81.00(100% Nerello Mascalese) Suitable for Vegetarians Robert Parker – 96 pointsVery pretty, dark, limpid ruby this has a lovely purity from the outset, a slightly camphorous nose also revealing cherries and red fruit compote. This is a wine which will rejuvenate a listless, jaded or cynical palate, lifted, unusually for a red, by hints of elderflower. We taste, knowing that we

are on an island to the southwest of Italy yet there are intermittent, lacy traces of burgundy here

though a persistent, very particular minerality takes us back to its smoky origins. This is very original, characterful and very fine with an underlying structure that packs quite a punch.

144 Barolo, Josetta Saffirio, Monforte d’Alba, D.O.C.G., 2006 85.00(100% Nebbiolo)Deep jet-garnet with a paler tawny rim, this presents warm, spicy berries, attractive cedar notes and dried autumnal fruits. There are forest floor, earthy elements, dark chocolate and fruitcake – complex, layered and seductively textured – a lovely, extremely accessible Barolo. The gnomes depicted on the label are painted by Josetta herself and refer to the legends of “little people” who live in the woods above the vineyards.

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148 Barbera D’Asti Superiore ‘Nizza’, La Court, Michele Chiarlo,Piedmont, D.O.C.G, 2010 78.00(100% Barbera) Wine Advocate – 90 pointsSuperb structure and density, with a rich, silky elegance, intense varietal character and a lengthy finish. A highly extracted, intense Barbera, this wine brims with ripe, jammy flavours of black plums and wild cherry and aromas of violets, spice and new oak wrapped in a velvety texture underscored by firm tannins.

141 Brunello di Montalcino, Stella di Campalto, Tuscany, D.O.C.G., 2007 135.00(100% Sangiovese Grosso) Organic, Robert Parker – 94 pointsThe 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is ripe, flashy and seductive. It shows lovely juiciness and fleshiness to match its generous personality. It is only with the passage of time that the wine's structure begins to emerge. Ripe red fruits, rose petals, spices and licorice wrap around the subtle yet engaging finish. Very nicely balanced.

134 Tignanello, Antinori, Tuscany, I.G.T., 2006 155.00(85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc) Wine Spectator – 93 points, Robert Parker – 92 pointsVery intense ruby red colour. Nicely expressed varietal aromas with hints of black berry fruit. The palate is weighty, dense and vibrant with complex structure thanks to support of the acidity. Long and lingering with hints of chocolate, coffee and marmalade in the aftertaste. The

beautifully handled tannin from the wine and wood blend making Tignanello a very complex, stylish and sophisticated wine.

White Wines

252 Bianco di Sicilia, Il Carretto, Sicily, I.G.T., 2012 20.75(100% Grillo)A crisp, refreshing wine light in texture and moderate acidity with citrus flavours and hints of herbs and almonds. Only 12% abv, so perfect for lazy summer lunches or simple easy drinking.

264 Chardonnay, É, Orion Wines, Agrigento, Sicily, I.G.T., 2013 25.25(100% Chardonnay) UnoakedThe wine has an elegant pale yellow hue, with a bouquet reminiscent of pineapple, mango and melon. The palate is crisp and fresh, with a pleasant zesty acidity, great minerality and a long and lingering finish.

257 Pinot Grigio, La Tunella, Colli Orientali del Friuli, D.O.C., 201233.50

An intense straw yellow colour evolving into a richer yellow with age. Fruity nose is reminiscent of hot bread crust while the intense bouquet is of acacia blossom and ripe tropical fruit. The palate is elegant and full-bodied, moderately acidic, with subtle yeasty notes. A wine with a decisive character

259 Gavi di Gavi, Fratelli Levis, Piedmont, D.O.C.G., 2012 35.50(100% Cortese) The fossil-rich soils that surround the quiet town of Gavi are ideal for the production of the finely flavoured Cortese grape, Mild, but temperate climate, helping the grapes keep their

delicate, floral aromas and concentrated flavours whilst preserving the acidity, giving wines of character

and balance. Ripe pear and white flowers dominate this elegant wine. It's refreshing with pleasant

weight and a delicate, mineral finish

255 Pomino Bianco, Castello di Pomino, Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Tuscany, D.O.C., 2012 36.50(95% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Bianco) Suitable for VegetariansPomino Bianco 2012 is a lovely intense yellow colour with delicate greenish highlights. Surprising fragrances of white flowers on the nose such as lily of the valley and jasmine, followed by scents of white-flesh fruit like apple and pear. The bouquet is completed by delicate mineral notes.

Pomino Bianco reaffirms itself as an elegant wine, balanced and fresh, with a finish that is long and

enchanting.

LEBANONThe Bekaa is a fertile valley in Lebanon, located about 30 km (19 miles) east of Beirut. The valley is situated between the Mount Lebanon to the west and the Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges to the east. It forms the north-easternmost extension of the Great Rift Valley, which stretches from Syria through the Red Sea into Africa. Bekaa Valley is about 120 km (about 75 miles) in lengthand has an average width of about 16 km (about 10 miles). It has a Mediterranean climate of wet, often snowy winters and dry, warm summers. Lebanon is the oldest site of wine production in the world. The Phoenicians of its coastal strip were instrumental in spreading wine and viticulture throughout the Mediterranean in ancient times.

140 Château Musar, Gaston Hochar, Bekaa Valley, 2001 65.00(34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cinsault, 33% Carignan) Organic Robert Parker – 91 pointsThe wines are deep, intense ruby in colour, have a complex, intriguing array of aromas: toasted bread, cigar box, fresh tea, plums and Eastern spices. On the palate, there are mature fruits:

plums, figs and cherries with hints of tea leaves and dark chocolate. The wine is intense and gregarious,

the first taste releasing complex notes of currants, cherries and spice, finishing with a cleansing

acidity.

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SOUTH AFRICA South Africa is one of the world’s most exciting wine-producing regions today. The South African wine industry is in renaissance, supported by investment and a dynamic new generation of winemakers keen to push quality boundaries and develop new vineyards and wine styles. South Africa’s wine production dates back to the 1600s, when the Dutch East India trading company established a provisions station in Cape Town and planted vineyards for wine and grapes. The Cape’s location has proved key to its wine styles too, for the winelands here are buffeted continually by cooling ocean breezes, tempering the intense heat at this latitude and giving near-perfect conditions for high quality grapes. South Africa’s wine profile reflects these conditions, melding its exuberant sunshine flavours with the elegance more typical of cooler-climate European wines.

Red Wines164 Merlot, Pioneer’s Reserve, Bain’s Kloof, Breede River Valley, 2010 28.00

(100% Merlot) suitable for vegansAn elegant wine with a deep ruby red colour, rich mocha nuances and sweet black berry tones. Toasty vanilla oak on the palate, but ripening into a fragrant mouthful of plums with hints of peppermint and fruitcake.

167 The Ruins Organic Pinotage, Bon Cap Wines, Robertson Valley, 2012 31.00(100% Pinotage) OrganicThis medium-structured Pinotage has a youthful deep red colour with sweet ripe berry and red and black cherry flavours. The light oak usage contributes to chocolate and coffee flavours whichfollows onto a fresh smooth tannin structure on the mid- and back palate ensuring a lively

persistent finish and making it an ideal “lifestyle” wine for summer luncheons or everyday enjoyment.

168 “Hawequas’’, Mont du Toit, Kelder, Paarl, 2008 36.25(Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Tinta Ammarella, Petit Verdot, Mouvedre) Suitable for vegetariansFrom the foothills of the Hawequas mountain, overlooking Wellington, an award winning, Cabernet-dominated blend, this is a fantastic, easy drinking glassful. Sophisticated structure with concentrated, plump, ripe fruit layered with spice and gently toasted oak.

158 Shiraz, Nelson Estate, Paarl, 2008 42.50(100% Shiraz) Suitable for vegansDeep red wine with complex aromas of cigar box, blackberries and cocoa. This soft, rich and full-bodied wine combines dark chocolate and all-spice with a long lingering finish on the palate.The quality and style of Nelson Estate’s wines comes partly from the complex granite-clay soils found here, and also from the cooling Atlantic breezes, mitigating South Africa’s fierce summer heat and helping promote the delicate flavours and fresh textures.

187 Trilogy, Warwick Estate, Stellenbosch, 2009 52.50(60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot)The wine shows a wonderful intensity of fruit and warm mocha flavours. A sweet perfumed luscious nose, which is earthy and provocative. Blackberry, plums, tea-leaf and raspberry flavours abound. There is a silky soft feel in the mouth with chocolate flavours on the palate.

185 Max, Miles Mossop, Stellenbosch, 2008 51.50(50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Petit Verdot, 23% Merlot) 5 stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2011Dark plum skin colour in the centre with a bright ruby rim. Aromas of fresh Christmas cake, dark cherries, ripe mulberries, blackcurrant and a hint of roasted fennel bulb and mint, underscored by notes of cocoa and savoury meats with hints of roasted almonds and cedar to complement.

Full, rich, lingering and dry is the best way to describe the palate, packed with flavours of dark

cherries, plums, cassis and mulberries. Firm and dry tannins, offering an exceptionally long finish.

White Wines277 Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Right Wines, Walker Bay, 2013 29.75

(100% Sauvignon Blanc) Wine Advocate – 88 pointsPale, green-tinged yellow. Complex, bracing aromas of gooseberry, lemon peel, ginger, white flowers and crushed stone. Round and juicy, showing moderate flesh but excellent dusty palate presence to the flavours of citrus fruits, red grapefruit, minerals, fresh herbs and spices. Finishes tactile and

brisk, with pungently aromatic, slightly tart hints of green tropical fruits and lime. A real wake-up call to

the palate.273 Chenin Blanc, The Francophile, The Liberator, Stellenbosch, 2012 24.95

(100% Chenin Blanc) Robert Parker – 89 pointsMade by Carl de Morgenzon it offers attractive marzipan and peach skin scents that gently waft from the glass. Very well-balanced with a light shaved ginger finish, this is a very fine

Chenin.272 Chardonnay, Nelson Estate, Paarl, 2011 40.50

(100% Chardonnay)It displays ripe peach and apricot flavours, followed by a creamy and light elegant oak finish on the palateThe quality and style of Nelson Estate’s wines comes partly from the complex granite-clay soils found here, and also from the cooling Atlantic breezes, mitigating South Africa’s fierce summer heat and helping promote the delicate flavours and fresh textures.

275 Chardonnay, Hamilton Russell, Hermanus, Walker Bay, 2012 53.50(100% Chardonnay) Wine Spectator – 93 pointsProminent core of intense pear fruit aroma and flavours is brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of natural acid, and dry, minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage. The vineyard is on stony, clay-rich, soil, cool maritime mesoclimate, naturally tiny yields and a philosophy of expressing the terroir in their wines give rise to a tighter, drier, more complex mineral character and length to complement the varietal fruit. Leaning more towards the subtlety of a Burgundian Chardonnay.

274 Maestro, De Morgenzon, Stellenbosch, 2012 44.00(37% Chenin Blanc, 24% Chardonnay, 24% Roussanne, 15% Viognier) Decanter World Wine Awards – 5 starsThe De Morgenzon vineyard finds itself between mountains in the Stellenbosch region of South

Africa and is known for its fairly unconventional cultivation techniques. Aside from growing specially

chosen flowers between the vines, they also play Baroque throughout the vineyard 24/7. Whatever they

are doing, they are doing it right. Their wines are outstanding and this oak-matured white is full-

bodied with much white and yellow fruit on the nose and a lovely texture in the mouth. Nutty, lush

apricot aromas with toasty notes. Layers of vanilla, almonds, floral white and yellow fruit, pear, peach

and marzipan supported by well-structured oak. Very juicy and supple, retaining wonderful freshness, with a big, long finish.

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NORTH AMERICA In the U.S.A regional terms can be as vague as a whole state or as precise as a single vineyard.One increasingly popular term used in California is “Coastal”. This allows blending acrossalmost all the Californian vineyards lying up to 100km inland of the Pacific.

Red Wines161 Merlot, Calico Mane, Lodi, California, 2012 25.50

(100% Merlot)A fresh, medium-bodied unoaked Merlot from California's Lodi growing area. It shows damsons and plums on the nose, with a smooth, pleasant mouth-feel and extremely moreish. Terrific with grilled salmon to duck, lamb to aromatic cheeses

159 Zinfandel, Beyer Ranch, Wente Vineyards, Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, 2010 34.50(100% Zinfandel) Suitable for VegetariansThe Beyer Ranch has historically been a premier location for Zinfandel. The wine was estategrown in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay.  This Zinfandel has aromas of raspberry, cherry, vanilla and strawberry jam. Medium tannins, and rich mouth-filling dark fruit flavours enhanced by a hint of oak, this wine exhibits a long-lasting finish.

165 Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat, Santa Maria Valley, California, 200958.00(100% Pinot Noir) OrganicA great Pinot Noir from one of California’s masters of the variety, this successfully combines the sweetness normally found in California with a nod to the more subtle elegance of good Burgundy.

Full and rich with flavours of plums and warm spice, this Pinot is a crowd pleaser. It’s full of finesse

and elegance, the kind that allows you to sip the wine alone or pair with almost any medium-weight

dish, vegetarian or meaty.160 Zinfandel, ‘Vintners Reserve’, Kendall-Jackson, Mendocino County, 2008

41.00(90% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 1% Barbera, 1% Other)Zesty raspberry jam flavours and blackberry zing combine in this mouthwatering Zinfandel. Taste buds are seduced by silky cedar, subtle white pepper and spice accents in this long-

finishing wine. The grapes for this wine are primarily sourced from the cool coastal climates in Mendocino and Sonoma. Mendocino lends Jammy raspberry flavours while Sonoma adds the cassis element. 8 months ageing in oak adds complexity and softness to the Zinfandel that is often considered

the signature red grape of California.

163 Dominus Estate, Napanook, Napa Valley, California, 2002 195.00(85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot) Robert Parker – 96 pointsThe deep, saturated purple-coloured 2002 boasts an extraordinary perfume of roasted coffee intermixed with blackcurrants, cherries, cocoa, cedar, cigar smoke, and new saddle leather.

Classic,full-bodied palate possesses great structure, tremendous depth, loads of tannin, and a

multilayered, concentrated yet elegant finish. It is difficult to predict when this beauty will plateau in terms of maturity. The team behind Château Petrus in Pomerol, produce this superb Bordeaux style blend.

162 Opus One, Baron de Rothschild & Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, 2005 295.00(87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec) Robert Parker – 95 pointsThe opaque purple-hued 2005 exhibits an extraordinary nose of violets, crème de cassis, charcoal, and spring flowers. Gorgeously pure, opulently full-bodied, with sweet tannins, superb concentration, and a low acid, ripe, tannic finish, it tastes like a top-notch vintage of ripe Bordeaux, but made in California. It can be drunk now and over the next 20-25 years. Bravo!

White Wines268 Riesling, Carmel Road, Monterey, 2009 44.50

(96% Riesling, 4% Gewurztraminer) Suitable for Vegans Stephen Tanzer – 87 pointsThe stony minerality and beautiful ripeness of fruit achieved by Carmel Road is attributed in part to the unique granite and pebbly subsoil of the vineyards. Classic flavours of grapefruit, peach, guava and lime peel entwine with pretty honeysuckle and white blossom aromas, delivering a wine of luscious acidity and inspired focus.

267 Toasted Head Viognier, R.H. Phillips, Dunnigan Hills, California, 2007 36.00(100% Viognier)In the quiet coolness of the night, the grapes are hand-picked, then the best fruit is selected from the Jones Hill and Gable Ranch vineyards. Rich and creamy, the apricot and tropical fruit flavours will further reward your palate with hints of honey and spice.

271 Chardonnay, La Crema, Sonoma Coast, California, 2010 59.00(100% Chardonnay) Stephen Tanzer – 90 pointsBright yellow. Fresh, highly perfumed aromas of citrus fruits, pear and fig, with suave floral and

leesy nuances adding complexity. Juicy and expansive, offering bright orange and Meyer lemonflavours complemented by deeper suggestions of honey and buttered toast. Finishes spicy and long, with lingering honeysuckle and citrus zest qualities.

270 Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California, 2012 49.00(87% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Semillion, 4% Sauvignon Musque) Suitable for Vegans, International Wine Report – 90 pointsThe startlingly fresh, vivid aromas of the 2012 Sauvignon Blanc literally leap out of the glass, redolent of just-cut white grapefruit, bracing gooseberry, lime and kiwi, and ripe honeydew

melon, with subordinate spice and vanilla scents. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine’s ripe

grapefruit, guava, melon, green apple and mineral flavors are remarkably rich, intense, concentrated and

vibrant, with a long, full finish packed with fresh fruit and mineral/chalky (a la White Bordeaux) tones.

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CHILEIt is too easy to morph Chile into one mass, making huge, illogical generalizations about a country which spans some 2610 miles north to south. There is a massive diversity in terms of geology and topography but also in climate. Between desert to the north and ice fields in the south . The viticultural zones are protected, to a degree, by the Andes to the east and the Pacific to the west: from the ocean come the effects of a very particular, cooling current known as the Humboldt. As a result, the wine-growing regions are not as hot as one would expect and the temperature variation between day and night is broad – all of which contributes to the potential for quality and intensity of flavour.

Red Wines188 Cabernet Carmenere El Campesino, Viñedos Marchigüe,

Colchagua Valley, 2012 25.50Campesino is a tribute to the farmers who toiled this ancient valley after the conquering Incas introduced agriculture in the 15th century. The dark smoky fruit, vibrant palate and ripe tanninscombine to deliver an approachable red wine perfect for any occasion.

190 Panul Merlot, Errazuriz Ovalle Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, 2012 25.50(100% Merlot) Organic, Suitable for VegansColour is red with violet notes. The nose presents an extraordinarily intense blast of pure, concentrated, black fruit, lightly minted with hints of beeswax. The palate is equally focused, sweet and ripe certainly but with a refreshing lift.

155 Pinot Noir, Pacifico Sur Reserva, Tuntunjian Estate, Curico Valley, 201229.50(100% Pinot Noir)A clear, brilliant, ruby red colour and emphasizes aromas of cherries and raspberries well combined with soft notes of oak. In the mouth it boasts smooth and elegant tannins followed by a sophisticated finish.

156 Cabernet Sauvignon, Antiguas Reserva, Cousiño-Macul, Maipo Valley, 2010 34.95(100% Cabernet Sauvignon) Suitable for Vegatarians Expressive nose of fragrant blackcurrants and blackberry aromas. In mouth, notes of ripe plum and blackberry basis assembled with laurel and tobacco leaves. Its rich acidity and soft tannins provide an additional richness of ripe fruits, blended with a toasted flavour. A well structured and elegant wine.

White Wines232 Panul Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, 2013 25.50

(100% Sauvignon Blanc) Organic, Suitable for VegansPale straw colour, with a crisp herbaceaous nose of nettles and grass. Warm expansive palate, full-bodied for a Sauvignon but with a clean tropical freshness on the palate.

266 Gewürztraminer Los Gansos, Cono Sur, Bio Bio Valley, 2013 26.50Green-yellow in colour, displays a complex and expressive nose filled with the aromatic presence of fresh fruits, rose petals and hints of spices and litchi fruit. In mouth, it’s an expressive, fresh and savoury wine, with stone fruit notes. Rich, opulent, young, very balanced and persistent.

260 Sauvignon Blanc, Reserva, Carmen, Casablanca Valley, 2013 25.95(100% Sauvignon Blanc)Expressive and intense aromas of pink grapefruit, tomato leaf and flintstone with mineral and citrus notes. On the palate there is great volume and character with a perfect combination of herbs, freshly cut grass and tropical fruits. Excellent value.

265 Chardonnay, Gran Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Casas del Bosque, 200838.95(100% Chardonnay)

Pale straw in colour. On the nose fresh citrus aromas combine effortlessly with rich notes of toasted almond and hazelnut. In the mouth fresh pear, quince and crème brûlée notes lead to rich, creamy finish. The palate blends the natural freshness of the fruit from the wine fermented in stainless tanks (25%) with the weight and mouthfeel of the oak barrel fermented wine.

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ARGENTINAArgentina is now the fifth largest wine producer in the world. Vast plains of vines bask in almost endless sunshine, irrigated naturally by melted snow from the Andes. These fertile conditions together with an enormous amount of investment in the last decade, with the building of state of the art wineries, new equipment, replacing huge oak vats and vines being planted at ever higher altitudes, between 700m and 1400m above sea level (Ben Nevis is 1344m) - the great advantage is day and night temperature variation, allowing for a longer growing period, all resulting in wines of greater quality, consistency and potential.

Red Wines

153 Malbec, Bodega Ruca Malen, Mendoza, 2011 39.50(87% Malbec, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Tempranillo) OrganicThis has a fabulous concentration of dark cherry fruit layered with a creamed richness. A heady dash of spice makes for effortless enjoyment and the delicate presence of oakin the wine’s upbringing offers vanilla and chocolate aromas.

154 Quimera, Achával Ferrer, Mendoza, 2007 62.00(34% Malbec, 32% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc) Suitable for VegansA dark, luxurious personality. with lots of currant and fig flavours layered with coffee and dark chocolate bark notes and a toasty finish that just won’t quit. This sensational wine can be enjoyed in its succulent youth but should still be going strong in 12-15 years.

478 Finca Mirador, Achával Ferrer, Mendoza, 2008 98.00(100% Malbec) Suitable for Vegans Wine Advocate – 96 points, Wine Spectator – 93 points, Stephen Tanzer – 91 pointsAchaval-Ferrer, under the direction of CEO Santiago Achaval and winemaker Roberto Cipresso, stands at the summit of Argentina wine producers. Achaval Ferrer is now firmly established as one of Argentina’s benchmark producers. "The 2008 Finca Mirador offers up a kinky nose of wild berries, brier, underbrush, and exotic spices. Already complex with superb depth and intense flavours, this is an exceptionally lengthy grippy finish lets Turkish coffee and licorice notes flesh

out .

White Wines227 Torrontés, Chakana, Salta, 2012 29.00

(100% Torrontés) Wine Spectator - 87 points, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) - 86 pointsThe Torrontes exhibits a fragrant, floral, honey-accented perfume followed by a medium-bodied dry wine with a smooth texture and ripe flavours. Very similar to the wines of Alsace with spicy and floral notes. Light to medium body with light acidity.

230 Santa Florentina Chardonnay Reserva, Famatina Valley, 201326.95(100% Chardonnay) Organic, Fairtrade WineAromas of green apple, with some honeysuckle notes particularly characteristic of this high-altitude valley. The palate is light to medium-bodied, offering fresh apple/citrus flavours and good balancing acidity.

231 Santa Florentina Pinot Gris Reserva, Famatina Valley, 2012 26.95(100% Pinot Gris) Organic, Fairtrade WineFresh, intense and subtly spicy Pinot Gris from the sun-trap vineyards in Argentina’s high altitude Famatina Valley. A brilliant yellow colour, it has fruity aromas of melon and a touch

of citrus. The fruit aromas develop on the palate through to the persistant finish. Truly delicious.

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Australia’s wine industry has been phenomenally successful in the last 30 years and today is the world’s fourth largest wine exporter, with wines sold in over 100 countries. Australia was the first of the ‘new world’ wine producing countries to understand how to appeal to modern wine drinkers, with its inexpensive, easy-drinking, wine styles. Its innovative strategy of producing and labelling wines according to grape variety proved highly popular and saw Australia steal valuable market share from traditional producing countries France, Italy and Spain. However there is more to Aussie wine than fruit bombs (however appealing!) The astonishing array of high quality, characterful wines now emerging from Australia’s diverse wine regions is testament to the efforts of its talented viticulturalists and winemakers and their pursuit of quality and finesse.New South Wales accounts for a quarter of Australia’s wine production, and is divided into sub-regions with varying microclimates. The warm, humid Hunter Valley north of Sydney has developed a reputation for iconic premium wines from small wineries. South Australia produces almost half of Australia’s wine. Its varied geography gives a diverse range of microclimates yielding many different grapes and wine styles. The hot, irrigated Riverland region produces bulk wines, while premium wines are produced in areas nearer the Indian Ocean, such as the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and Coonawarra. Victoria is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions and enjoys renown for premium wine regions such as Heathcote, Rutherglen and the Yarra Valley. Western Australia. Close to the city of Perth and 30km from the ocean, Margaret River is Western Australia’s key wine sub-region. Focused on quality, Margaret River produces just 3% of Australia’s wine, but 20% of its premium wine. Tasmania. the island off South Australia, is fast emerging as one of Australia’s key cool-climate regions. Its sunny, breezy Tamar Valley wines offers fresh, elegant Riesling and Pinot Noir.

Red Wines176 Shiraz/Cabernet, Opal Ridge, South Eastern Australia, 2012 24.95

(53% Shiraz, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2.5% Sangiovese, 0.5% Barbera)A display of peppery, plum and violet characters balanced with subtle oak, a flavoursome wine that is full of vibrant berries overlaid with chocolate and spicy notes with soft and smooth

textures. 182 Shiraz, Cranswick Wines, Barossa Valley, 2012 34.00

(100% Shiraz)The Barossa Valley’s soil ranges from deep sand, red clays, rich loamy soils, decomposed granite

and black clay – Shiraz loves the Barossa. Deep crimson with purple hues in colour. Consisting of berry fruit, plums and spicy mocha chocolate oak aromas on the nose. A flavoursome palate with savoury stewed cherry and blackcurrant flavours, which merge well into lingering vanilla oak

flavours.170 Cabernet/Merlot, Bin 19, Cranswick-Smith, S. Eastern Australia, 2010 28.00

(Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) Suitable for Vegatarians Production started in this family-owned winery in the 1970s. A very attractive nose showing ripe bramble fruit, damson, mulled spice and a touch of Eucalyptus on the nose, this wine is juicy and fresh. The palate is packed with blackcurrants and spice, finishing with a touch of oak and

fine grained tannins.

186 ‘Old Vine’ Grenache, Simon Hackett, McLaren Vale, 2008 36.50(100% Grenache) Suitable for VegansThis hand crafted Rhône style Aussie red from a talented winemaker is a McLaren Vale treasure.Simon Hackett uses grapes from gnarled 50 year old McLaren Vale Grenache vines to yield a rich, spicy wine with redcurrant and raspberry fruit enhanced by 8 month oak maturation. Sweet berry character is retained on the fruit dominant finish, rounded by light tannins and cherry stone acidity.Lightly oaked

173 Merlot ‘Prestige’, Haan Estate, Barossa Valley, 2006 58.95(90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc) James Halliday – 96 pointsVibrant, fresh and focused with pronounced acidity lending an elegant framework to the slightly spicy fruit. The complexity and depth of aroma places it well within the iconic range of Merlots with a balance of plum fruits, dark fruit cake and hints of mocha coffee. To complement the fruit weight there is a rich oak component which gives extreme length and structure to this wine.

184 The Scribbler, Yalumba, Barossa Valley, 2010 42.00(57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Shiraz) James Halliday – 94 pointsA deep crimson red, The Scribbler 2010 opens with a lift of raspberries, sweet spices and licorice followed by the fresh floral aromatics of savoury herbs and crushed plums. A beautifully polished wine of medium to full density with a huge core of red-currant fruit and dark berries. The

Cabernet Sauvignon structure defines the palate with the Shiraz cascading generously through the middle.

This is deep and long with lots of character still to emerge.

171 Pinot Noir, Limestone Coast, Hollick Estate, Coonawarra, 200744.00(100% Pinot Noir)A bright plum red, with a hint of purple at the rim. Generously flavoured with vibrant and primary fruit aromas of black cherries, plums and hints of spice adding complexity together with juicy black fruit flavours.

172 Woodcutter’s Shiraz, Torbreck Estate, Barossa Valley, 2011 54.50(100% Shiraz) Suitable for Vegans Robert Parker - 91 pointsDeep garnet-purple colored, it is scented of cassis, black plums and macerated blackberries over nuances of charcoal, black pepper, smoked duck breast and violets. Full-bodied and packed with black berry and savory meat and mineral flavors, it is nicely poised in the mouth with a taut

backbone of medium level rounded tannins and just enough acid, finishing with a good persistence of

pepper and spice notes. ‘Woodcutter’ stems from David Powell’s several years spent working the

Scottish Highlands as a lumberjack in the Torbreck forest. This wine reflects the up & coming Shiraz

vineyards of the Barossa, rather than the battle hardened old vines which make up the core of our other

cuvee’s.

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White Wines283 Viognier, Berton Vineyards, Eden Valley, South Eastern Australia, 2013

29.00(100% Viognier)Highly esteemed in the old world, Viognier is quickly forging a reputation in Australia as a complex, full bodied and flavoursome alternative to Chardonnay. This alluring Viognier displays lifted aromas of apricot, orange blossom and peach followed by fresh flavours of citrus zest, tropical fruits fill the voluptuous palate and linger to create a long finish. Harvested on cool March nights to retain freshness and varietal character.

281 Unwooded Chardonnay, Currabridge, South Eastern Australia, 2013 28.50(100% Chardonnay)Pale straw gold in colour, exhibiting all the ripe varietal characteristics you would expect – white peaches and stone fruits on the nose whilst the palate is full of punchy citrus and melon flavourswhich have a fresh and lingering finish.

278 Semillon, Brokenwood, Hunter Valley, 2012 42.00(100% Semillon) James Halliday – 92 pointsA Hunter icon with a peerless reputation for great Semillon, Brokenwood was founded back in 1970 by three wine-crazy solicitors (one of them being James Halliday) who paid a then record price of AUS$970 per acre for a 10-acre block of land. Brilliant water like colour with

faint greenish tinge around the edges and watery hue. The nose presents aromas of lemongrass, citrus, green apple and a touch of lime with some mineral end notes. Light, crisp and refreshing sweet fruit flavours initially on the palate, flavours of lime and green apple are followed by some citrusy mineral. Aftertaste of lemon, green apple and mineral.

293 Hen and Chicken Chardonnay, Larry Cherubino, Pemberton, 2013 38.50(100% Chardonnay)Aromas of melon, citrus and minerals, follow through on the palate. A creamy mouthfeel, with a generous palate structure and a clean acid backbone. Complex flavour profile, with stone fruit, melon and citrus complemented by savoury components of minerality and toasty nuttiness. A long clean finish. Named ‘Winery of the Year’ in James Halliday’s 2011 Wine Companion, Larry Cherubino wants his wines to be distinctive and to speak clearly of their variety and vineyard site.

280 Pinot Gris, The Lane Vineyard, Adelaide Hills, 2007 37.50(100% Pinot Gris) OrganicThe Lane family winery, brainchild of well-known Aussie winemaker John Edwards. His long-held dream was to produce Australian wines with true elegance, bringing together the sun-kissed exuberance of Aussie fruit with the refined structure typical of Old World classics. Warm sunny days give perfect conditions for ripening the grapes, giving rich textures with hints of pear and delicate spice. Similarly, cool clear nights preserve natural acidity giving the wine poise, lovely freshness and clean mineral finish.  

279 St. Andrews Chardonnay, Wakefield Estate, Clare Valley, 200759.00(100% Chardonnay)Straw with a pale gold hue. The wine has an intense lifted white peach, nectarine and cashew nut aroma. It has an underlying attractive creaminess and subtle pineapple character. The wine is luscious and mouth filling. It has sweetish fruit flavours of peach, nectarine and citrus through and a creamy texture derived from the extended lees stirring post fermentation. Oak

fermentation and maturation is obvious with a rich cashew character running throughout the palate. The wine has good acidity which balances the viscosity of the palate well. The finish is clean and crisp.

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NEW ZEALANDNew Zealand’s wines have soared in popularity in recent years, with jet-set Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc as the most popular. While New Zealand’s signature Sauvignon style continues to impress, there is far more here to tempt wine lovers. Delicious white wines include spicy Pinot Gris and mouth-watering Riesling, while New Zealand Chardonnay can rival France’s top white Burgundy. Red wines like the silky Pinot Noir are also attracting attention from the world’s toughest wine critics. Although the famous Marlborough wine region on the South Island is renowned for its sassy Sauvignons, the wine regions of New-Zealand span almost the entire length and breath of the country.

The North Island can boast such areas as Martinborough at its’ southern end, Hawkes Bay to the east and Auckland to the north.

The South Island offers Marlborough in its north-eastern most corner, Nelson in the north-west and Canterbury and Central Otago in the cooler south.

Yet despite such varietal and regional diversity, New Zealand’s wines display a common theme, marrying exuberant ‘new world’ flavour with stylish ‘old world’ elegance.

Red Wines177 Pinot Noir, Family Estate, Saint Clair, Marlborough, 2011 39.00

(100% Pinot Noir)Deep garnet in colour with aromas of ripe red cherries, black-currents and raspberries with perfumed spicy notes and delicate fresh coffee. On the palate there are flavours of bright, lifted ripe red plum, red cherry and blackcurrant follows with well integrated fine textured tannin and well-balanced acidity. The finish introduces fresh coffee and vanilla notes with a pleasant length.

175 Merlot/Cabernets, Woodthorpe Vineyards, Te Mata, Hawkes Bay, 200944.00(46% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot ) Robert Parker – 88 points Classically Te Mata Estate, their wines display fresh and intense varietal characters with hallmark finesse and winemaking elegance. Te Mata Estate’s commitment to quality is apparent in their expressive and approachable wines, which can be appreciated immediately upon release. Anattractive cedar nose with dark berry fruits, savory, gamey with good definition. The palate is a little austere on the entry with noticeable tobacco leaf notes, but then broadens out to some lush, black cherry, bilberry and allspice notes and another dash of white pepper on the finish.

181 Pinot Noir, Eradus, Awatare Valley, Marlborough, 2012 45.25(100% Pinot Noir) Suitable for VegansHar and Sophie Eradus emigrated from Holland in the early '80s and settled in Marlborough. Today there are twelve hectares, the most impressive of which are planted on undulating, stony terraces along the Awatere river valley. Closer to the ocean than much of the wine region, the Awatere’s warm days, cool nights and dry, sunny climate are key to the luminous flavour intensity, elegant minerality and fresh acidities of Eradus’ distinctive wines. Sourced from the Brêloft Vineyard, the nose blossoms in the glass, compact at first but gradually evolving a very floral scent: rose

petals augmented by tart cherries. Good definition. The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity. Strong black cherry notes, complemented by a touch of citrus fruits and dried apricot.

178 Syrah, The Barnstormer, Apha Domus, Hawkes Bay 2012 48.00(100% Syrah)A fruit-driven Syrah with aromas of liquorice, black pepper, plum and floral notes. Savoury oak adds complexity. Medium bodied with dark red fruits, chocolate and savoury tones. French oak imparts spice and vanilla. Soft supple tannins and a lingering finish make this an excellent food

wine. 179 Pinot Noir, Ma Maison, Leung Estate, Martinborough, 2011 59.50

(100% Pinot Noir)Any serious Pinot Noir fan needs to remember the name of Ma Maison. Established over a decade ago by dentist Edward Leung, its philosophy of making handcrafted wines that speak clearly of its’ terroir. This Pinot is graceful, elegant with a leafy rhubarb & raspberry nose and winningly fruity, on the palate there are flavours of raspberry pip & cream, spice, smokiness and some cherry that all show an amazing depth & length, without high alcohol or overripe

characters. There is enough acidity to give the wine its freshness, with well-extracted tannins to give the

wine shape, structure and balance.

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White Wine

282 Sauvignon Blanc, Woollaston, Nelson, 2012 36.95(100% Sauvignon Blanc) Suitable for Vegetarians, OrganicNelson is the sunniest region in New Zealand, where warmer, maritime climate helps to promote ripeness and the development of more tropical fruit aromas and flavours as compared to the grassy, gooseberry profile of cooler regions. Here the stony, free-draining alluvial soils over deep, compacted gravel of the Burke's Bank vineyard yield lush, ripe citrusy Sauvignon

Blanc with tropical hints and floral overtones. Fresh, lifted aromas of pineapple, lime blossom and passion fruit are complemented by subtle underlying herbal notes. On the palate hints of Thai basil accent the ripe citrus and generous tropical fruit flavors. The finish is mouthwatering, with a vein of wet stone minerality adding length and texture.

284 Unoaked Chardonnay, Mud House, Waipara Valley/Marlborough, 2009 31.50(50% Waipara Chardonnay, 50% Marlborough Chardonnay) An unoaked style of Chardonnay with vibrant aromas of white peach, a hint of sweet honeyed spice and crisp apple. The palate is well balanced with juicy tropical, stone fruit and melon flavours which burst onto the front palate, beautifully complimenting the fine acidity and lengthy weight on the finish.

285 Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus, Awatare Valley, Marlborough, 201238.25(100% Sauvignon Blanc) Suitable for VegansHar and Sophie Eradus emigrated from Holland in the early '80s and settled in Marlborough. Today there are twelve hectares, the most impressive of which are planted on undulating, stony terraces along the Awatere river valley. Closer to the ocean than much of the wine region, the Awatere’s warm days, cool nights and dry, sunny climate are key to the luminous flavour intensity, elegant minerality and fresh acidities of Eradus’ distinctive wines. This wine is all about power

and balance. A myriad of flavours including passionfruit, white currants and stonefruit with a hint of herbaceous and minerally characters to give even more interest and the racy acidity ties it all together perfectly.

288 Gewürztraminer, Lawson’s Dry Hills, Marlborough, 2010 39.00(100% Gewürtraminer) Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2012 – Trophy Champion Gewürtraminer This wine is unmistakeably Gewürztraminer with lychee, musk and rose petal being the predominate aromas, along with citrus and stonefruit characters. The palate is rich, round and full, it also has great concentration displaying a magical balance between the acid, sweetness, alcohol and phenolic structure.

276 James Hardwick Riesling, Muddy Water, Waipara Valley, 200842.50(100% Riesling) Suitable for Vegetarians, OrganicOutstanding vintage was hand-picked from ultra low-cropping vines. An elegant nose of lime, apple, floral and mineral characters. Intense grapefruit and lime flavours, fresh, lively, finely balanced and long. Palate is generously weighted and rich yet fine and tightly structured with a subtle sweetness which is brilliantly contrasted by the zesty acidity. A beautifully poised wine.Muddy Water's award-winning wines are produced from a family-owned estate, situated on theslopes of the Waipara Valley. The Muddy Water maxim is 'hand-crafted - no compromise'

292 Grüner Veltliner, Tinpot Hut, Awatare Valley, Marlborough, 2012 41.00(100% Grüner Veltliner)Bright yellow with golden hue in colour together with delicate aromas of orange blossom, citrus and stonefruit blend with hints of white pepper and sweet floral honeysuckle. Grüner Veltliner is a very textural wine with a lovely full mouthfeel. Flavours of white peach mingle well with the subtle peppery spice notes. Mineral complexity, which is so reflective of the Blind River sub region, gives this wine a clean and crisp appeal. The balance of the fruit, acidity and phenolics work very welltogether and lead to a long dry finish.

291 Sauvignon Blanc, Section 94, Dog Point, Marlborough, 2013 57.25(100% Sauvignon Blanc) UnoakedDog Point Vineyard combines the considerable winegrowing experience of Ivan Sutherland and James Healy, the former chief viticulturalist and head winemaker at New Zealand's Cloudy Bay.Naturally fermented in older French oak barrels, the Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc spent 18 months in oak. The nose offers an impressive array of citrus, toast and earth aromas with notes of

lemon peel, orange zest and grapefruit jus plus hints of crushed stones, cedar, white blossom and

pineapple. The palate gives a wonderful concentration of citrus and stone fruit flavours, with just enough toasty oak offset by crisp acid, and finishing long and creamy. Tantalizingly good.

290 Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, 2010 67.50(100% Sauvignon Blanc) Wine Advocate – 91+ points, Wine Front – 94 pointsThis is the 15th release of this Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with some very big differences. Wild yeast fermented, matured in oak, some malo. It’s full on and yet it still manages a sense of restraint. Gooseberry notes are loaded but locked. Smoke, sweet melon, spice, sweat, all manner of dried and bitter and sweet herbs. It’s like walking barefoot on the soft lawn, prickly plants all around. It’s interesting. It’s pleasurable but it keeps you on your toes. Good length and, as it breathes, oomph. Flinty finish. Quite outstanding, in an ‘out there’ manner.”

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Red WineBURGUNDY

306 Nuits-Saint-Georges, 1er Cru, La Richemone, Dom. Alain Michelot, 200559.00Alain Michelot is a Nuits-Saint-Georges specialist. The fourth generation at the domaine, Alain, though still in charge, has handed the winemaking reins to his daughter Elodie, and the wines

have gained in finesse and purity as a result. The wine is wonderfully smooth on the palate with a

wonderfulsupple texture with depth of cherry fruitand complex flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant and

smoke,and a long, elegant flavoursome finish.. Tannins are firm, but with an underlying elegance and

notes of stone fruit are carried on a long, fresh finish. All the richness of old vines of at least 45 years of

age are present in this this powerful, aromatic Nuits-Saint-Georges wine. (100% Pinot Noir)

BEAUJOLAIS308 Beaujolais-Villages, Château du Souzy, 2011 16.25

Domain overlooks the Ardieres Valley and is near the Historic Capital of Beaujolais, BeaujeuA delicious cherry scented, fresh ripe Beaujolais Villages from a vintage described by many fromthe region as the best in living memory! This wine won the prestigious Coup de Coeur *** in the Guide Hachette 2011 and a Silver Medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris.

309 Fleurie, La Réserve, Villa Ponciago, 2011 28.50Bright brilliant colour, reflecting garnet and violet nuances. Fine and elegant nose, developingpronounced notes of cherry and blueberry. Violets and peonies complete this complex nose, giving it great distinction. The palate the wine is expressive, with a freshness that highlights its balance, structure and aromatic richness. It evokes mineral tones balanced by a pleasing

ripeness.

LEBANON316 Château Musar, Gaston Hochar, Beqaa Valley, 2003 37.00

Aromas: toasted bread, cigar box, fresh tea, plums and Eastern spices. The palate, mature fruits: plums, figs and cherries with hints of tea leaves and dark chocolate. The wine is intense and

gregarious, the first taste releasing complex notes of currants, cherries and spice, finishing with a cleansing

acidity.

NORTH AMERICA314 Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2008 40.00

Very pale in colour. Beautiful sweet cherry aromatics. Bright and fresh. Full and rich with flavours of plums and warm spice, this Pinot is a crowd pleaser. The fruit is all Dijon clones from Block Two of the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard

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HALF BOTTLE COMPILATIONWhite Wine

BURGUNDY325 Mâcon-Solutré, Auvigne, 2011 20.00

(100% Chardonnay)Jean-Pierre and Michel practice noninterventionist winemaking techniques, and their pure, crisp wines are an unadulterated reflection of each of their terroirs. This is the pure expression of an unoaked Chardonnay because of the pale gold with green tints. Fruity and floarl, mineral touch with white flowers, and a good length in the mouth.

LOIRE330 Muscadet De Sevre Et Maine Sur Lie, Sébastion Chéreau, 201118.50

(100% Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne))Citrus fruit aromas, bone dry with a subdued saline nose and a bracing citric zest on the palate. The finish is fresh and clean. The label is by the celebrated artist Quentin Blake, who is perhapsbest known for illustrating the works of Roald Dahl

335 Menetou-Salon, Domaine Jean-Jacques Teiller, 2010 23.95(100% Sauvignon Blanc)An atypically fruity and wonderfully expressive wine with delicate floral aromas. An exuberant

palate of ripe, juicy, almost tropical fruit displays subtle citrus tastes and yields a fresh, crisp finish.

332 Pouilly Fumé, Les Chailloux, Jean-Claude Chatelain, 2009 29.50(100% Sauvignon Blanc)Bright, pale lemon to lightly golden in colour. A lively, intense nose of green fruit, then focused minerally notes on the palate backed up by zippy citrus and some spice and mint flavours. Very characteristic of Pouilly-Fumé with a pronounced gunflint flavour that is very typical of our soils.The Chatelain family have been growing vines on the slopes around Pouilly-sur-Loire since 1630

ALSACE334 ‘Classic’ Gewürztraminer, ‘Hugel’, Hugel et Fils, 2010 28.50

Quite a deep straw yellow colour with youthful, pale green highlights, it is star-bright with fine, unctuous “tears” that trickle down the glass. One is immediately overwhelmed by its graceful, charming perfume and aromas, from fresh-cut roses to the most mystic of oriental spices. Silky, supple, soft and seductive, yet still dry and refreshing, it has body and structure, with an

aromatic finish of juicy, flavourful grapes.

AUSTRALIA336 Chardonnay, Old Winery, Tyrell’s Wines, Hunter Valley, 2011 15.95

A medium bodied wine with aromas of stone fruit and subtle vanillin oak. The palate is generously flavoured with white peach citrus characters and a clean, crisp finish. Old Winery delivers distinctive varietal character and outstanding quality synonymous with the Tyrrell’s

name.Voted Australian Winery of The Year by James Halliday, 2010

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA337 Sauvignon Blanc, Frog’s Leap, Napa Valley, California, 2011 26.00

It's low alcohol and vibrant acidity are made even more alluring because of it's citrusy, stone fruit character on the nose and palate, and a delgihtful mineral thread that runs from nose to palate.

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PUDDING WINES50ml 125ml Bottle

FRANCE

096 Château Briatte, Sauternes, 2007 (37.5cl) 5.00 12.40 37.50097 Château Briatte, Sauternes, 2007 (75cl) - - 62.00

Opulent, lush tropical fruits, honeyed orange marmalade richness and balancedwith invigorating acidity.

356 Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin, Domaine des Forges 2012 (75cl) 3.50 7.2543.00Bright pale gold. Restrained aromas of peach and honey, lead to a palate of soft, ripe ropical fruit. Not lusciously sweet, so ideal to drink on its own or to accompany cheeses or simple fruit desserts.

073 Château La Tour Blanche, 1er Crû, Sauternes, 1995 (75cl) - - 68.00(5% Muscadelle, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, 83% Sémillon)Very nice nose dominated by banana, honey, and fresh mint, nicely voluptuous. Very well made – rich, wide and quite impressive with butter - roasted almonds.

ITALY364 Nivole, Moscato d’Asti, Chiarlo, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, 2012 (37.5cl)3.00 6.75

21.00Only 5% alcohol makes it particularly light and soft on the palate. Fragrant, intensely fruity bouquet, offset by musky notes, and a suggestion of effervescence in the texture.

353 Passito di Pantelleria, D.O.C., Pellegrino, 2011 (37.5cl) 4.50 9.9529.75From the island of Pantelleria. Bright amber colour with delicate grapey aromas and apricot and marmalade characteristics.

HUNGARY358 Tokaji 5 Puttonyos, Royal Tokaji Wine Co. 2008 (50cl) 7.50 15.00 52.50

At first, botrytis, apricot, orange peel and honey hit the nose, followed more explicitly by the fig, with wood and smoky notes flashing up. Rich palate of orange and notes of botrytis, is then swept by apricot with a citrusy aftertaste. Mint also appears with its cooling and refreshing effects. It is not the sweetness, but the rich aromas that add up to the extremely long finish.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA350 Elysium, Black Muscat, Andrew Quady, 2012 (37.5cl) 3.95 8.95 26.50

A great Californian speciality, ripe cherry and summer fruit flavours with a delicious creaminess, almost ‘port-like’.

355 Essensia Orange Muscat, Andrew Quady, 2012 (37.5cl) 3.95 8.95 27.50Very sweet with potent flavours of tangerines, apricots, honey, butterscotch and vanilla. Crisp acidity provides clean balance.

367 Late Harvest Zinfandel, Perli Vineyard, Edmeades, 2006 (37.5cl) 5.45 13.0039.00Raspberries and cinnamon spice forms the core of the aromatics with a slight volatile acidity adding a zing to the finish, which is sweet on entry but ends with mouthwatering acidity. Aromasof nectarines and peaches match the stone fruit flavours on the palate and the peach pit finish.

CANADA359 Vidal Icewine, Southbrook, Pelee Island, 2007 (37.5cl) 6.55 18.00 49.00

Intense wine with flavours of lychee, mango, nectarine and peach with hints of gingerbread and honey. Hand harvested at -8ºC.

SOUTH AFRICA365 Red Muscadel NV, Nuy Winery, Robertson Valley (75cl) 3.25 5.50 35.00

It has rich Muscat fruit on the nose, aromatic, open and sweet. A long, sweet, lingering finish, heady and rich.

CHILE

484 Nectaria Botrytis Riesling, Miguel Torres, Valle de Curicó, 2009(37.5cl) 5.7510.50 31.00ol

T This limited production wine comes from the grapes of the noble Riesling varietal, grapes left on the vines longer, thus favouring the appearance of botrytis. During this process a

natural increase in the sugar and acid concentration is achieved, obtaining a wine golden in colour and with delicate aromas of honey, citric fruits, flowers and spices.

NEW ZEALAND361 “Sticky Mickey” Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc,

Eradus, Marlborough, 2013 (37.5cl) 5.25 12.25 36.50Aromas of apricots, dried fruit, honey, and savoury/salty notes at the same time. The palate is sweet, with mango, tropical fruit and melon notes, counterbalanced by a great acidity. This limey acidity gives backbone to all that ripe, succulent fruit, keeping it succulent rather than cloying and as a result super-moreish! Long lingering finish, delicious!"

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organically grown or wines that are suitable for our Vegetarian or Vegan guests, below is a simple explanation of each.

Vegetarian or Vegan Wine

To know whether a wine is a vegetarian or vegan, you need to look at how the wine is clarified (or fined) to remove the solid particles that would otherwise make it cloudy. The substances used for this process can be derived from many sources, some of which come from fish and animal, some from dairy products and some from clay or synthetic substances. Certain producers do not fine their wines at all while some choose just to filter.Strictly speaking, such substances are no longer found in the wine at all after clarification, but the fact that they have had contact with the liquid may be important to some people.

If a wine is fined with the following, it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans: Bentonite (clay base) PVPP (polyvinylpolypyrolidone) – a synthetic substance Use of tangential filter No fining

If a wine is fined with the following, it is suitable for vegetarians but not vegans: Casein (milk) Albumen (eggs) 

If a wine is fined with the following, it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans: Gelatine Isinglass (fish swim bladder)

Organic WineIf we are to be absolutely accurate, the term organic wine does not have a legal or technical basis. What we refer to as organic wines are wines produced by organic viticulture. All organic agriculture involves very strict control over any treatments used in the vineyards, avoiding synthetic treatments, chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers. Stripped to its essentials, the transformation of cultivated grapes to must, using natural yeast, is an organic process. It was Man’s efforts to grow grapes more efficiently, more successfully, which moved away from a wonderful, natural simplicity, thence to a growing number of interventions. Although very much to the fore today, the philosophies underpinning organic viticulture date back to the early twentieth century and the German philosopher Rudolf Steiner. Steiner introduced the idea that man, playing a part in the harmony of the cosmos, must strike a balance in seeking higher production.Subsequently for our guests who are concerned about sulphites: - pick up a bottle of wine in the UK and you will find a statement on the label declaring ‘contains sulphites’. This is to protect a small number of people, such as asthmatics, who may have an allergic reaction. Sulphites are a natural product of fermentation, so all wines contain a limited amount.

However sulphites also exist in wine through the use of sulphur dioxide (SO2) during the wine making process. SO2 is a strong antiseptic but is also used to protect grapes and wine from microbal attack; in addition it has antioxidant properties. Red wines require less SO2 than Whites, but look out for Organically Produced wines which only contain very small amounts.