Retail Wine List (inc VAT.)

2011

T H E W I N E M E R C H A N T

Based in Devon, RED&WHITE supplies the trade and public with carefully selected wines sourced from quality wine producers all around the world. With a youthful and energetic approach to selling wine, RED&WHITE utilise the knowledge, skill and passion of owner Liam Steevenson MW to offer outstanding wines and service through out the South West in an informative and knowledgeable manner.

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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE

To be called Champagne, wine has to do more than sparkle; it must come from the

region bearing the name in northeast France. To claim that this region’s wines are better

than any others would be wrong, but the finest Champagne has a combination of

freshness, richness, delicacy and raciness unmatched by sparkling wines from elsewhere.

At the northerly limit of French viticulture,

Champagne is a cool region; the vineyards face north, south and east across open plains.

The key ingredient to the regions’ success is the chalk soil that reflects itself in the firm,

crystalline constitution of the finished wine. Dom Perignon did not invent the Champagne

process; he did however develop the practice of blending both vintages and vineyards,

resulting in any ties with provenance within this roomy appellation of 33 000 being

weakened. The combination of blending and production method means that the final

wine shows little resemblance to the pallid vin clair with which the cellarmaster began his

work.

FEATURED PRODUCER

Bil lecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining Champagne Houses to be owned by the founding family; the firm was actually established in 1818. Also without doubt, one of the finest, yet least known Grande Marque Champagnes.

CODE

CHAMPAGNE WINE PRICE exVAT

Champagne Pannier, Chateau Thierry

02PAN1B Champagne Pannier, ‘Brut Selection‘ 20.00

02PAN1H Champagne Pannier, ‘Brut Selection’, Halves 12.00

02PAN2B Champagne Pannier Rose 24.00

Billecart-Salmon, Ay

02BI Billecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve 30.00

02BI Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose 50.00

02BI Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose, 37.5cl 25.00

02BI Billecart-Samon, Demi-Sec 38.00

02BI Billecart-Salmon, ‘Cuvee Nicolas Francois’, 1998 70.00

02BI Billecart-Salmon, Blanc de Blancs,1998 70.00

Additional Champagnes

02BEA1B Beaumont des Crayeres, ‘Grande Reserve’ Brut 22.00

02MES1B Champagne ‘Le Mesnil’, Blanc de Blancs 28.00

02JAC2B Jacquesson ‘Cuvee 733‘ 37.00

CODE

SPARKLING WINE PRICE ex VAT

Il Follo, Valdobbiadene, Italy

01FOL1B Il Follo, Prosecco Frizzante (Spago) 10.00

01FOL2B Il Follo, Prosecco Frizzante Rose (Spago) 10.00

01FOL3B Il Follo, Prosecco Spumante, Extra Dry 12.00

Castell d’Olerdola, San Sadurni di Noya, Penedes, Spain

01OLE4B Cava, Castell d’Olerdola, Brut Reserva 11.50

Agusti Torello, San Sadurni di Noya, Penedes, Spain

01TOR4B Cava, Agusti Torello, Brut Reserva 15.00

01TOR4B Cava, Agusti Torello, Brut Nature Gran Reserva 16.50

01TOR4B Cava, Agusti Torello, Kripta 46.00

Additional Sparkling Wines

01OLE2B Louis Perdrier, Blanc de Blancs, Burgundy 8.00

01HUE1B Vouvray Petillant Brut, Domaine Huet 15.50

01HUI1B Huia, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Marlborough, NZ 20.00

Agusti Torello Mata, Penedes

Agustí Torelló Mata is undoubted one of the great cava producers from the Penedés , whose sole objective and moto is to elaborate the maximum expression from their cavas. Made from carefully selected grapes from their own vineyards they use the traditional native varieties of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. This family run business is constantly reinvesting it’s time and resources into improving the cellar and it’s produce, with spectacular results.

SOUTHERN FRANCE

The region of the Midi (Languedoc-Roussillon) is located around the basin of the

Mediterranean. It is the world’s largest wine region and it stretches from Nîmes in the east to

the Spanish border in the west and consists of a multitude of quality appellations and a more

generic source of good value Vin de Pays. This region is rich in cultural heritage and

geography offering a great diversity of wine styles. The unique concept of terroir and

tradition work in harmony with the modern varietal approach and a new wave of young,

passionate and dynamic producers have established themselves.In the past this area was

infamous for its poorer quality viticulture with over production yielding copious quantities of

vin de table. This is no longer the case, yields have been significantly reduced and quality is

now paramount. Established deep-rooted vines of the traditional indigenous grape varieties

such as Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan are grown alongside less traditional ones such as

Syrah, Chardonnay and Merlot offering a great diversity of styles and flavours. The

breathtaking landscape of sea and mountains, together with the sunny climate and the rich

local flavours of Mediterranean food, convey the characteristics of Languedoc’s unique

and wonderful wines.

CODE

SOUTH FRANCE WINE PRICE exVAT

Les Vignobles Foncailieu, Arzens

03ROC1B Reserve Saint Marc Sauvignon Blanc 5.95

03ROC2B Reserve Saint Marc Merlot 5.95

03FLE1B Les Fleurs du Sud, Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc 6.50

03FLE2B Les Fleurs du Sud, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d’Oc 6.50

Domaine de Montmarin, Cotes de Thongue

03BER1B Domaine de Bertier Sauvignon Viognier 5.50

03BER2B Domaine de Bertier Merlot Cabernet 5.50

03MON2B Domaine Montmarin Oliveiers Rose 6.50

03MON3B Domaine Montmarin Viognier 8.00

Domaine Begude, Limoux

03BEG1B Chardonnay ‘Le Bel Ange’, Vin de Pays d’Oc 7.50

03BEG2B Pinot Noir Rose, Vin de Pays d'Oc 8.50

03BEG3B Pinot Noir, Valle de l’Aude 9.50

03BEG4B 'L'Etoile de Begude', Domaine Begude, AOC 20.00

Hecht & Bannier, Bouzigues

03HEC01B Hecht & Bannier Rose, Vin de Pays des Cotes de 8.50

03HEC02B Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Rouge 'Bio Cert' 10.50

03HEC03B Minervois, Hecht & Bannier 12.50

Domaine Begude, LimouxJames and Catherine Kinglake moved to France from London and have not looked back since producing their first vintage in 2004. Having bought the biodynamically worked vines from Robert Eden they set about their aim which was to produce ecologically responsible and superb quality still, wines using the existing terroir and to add a modern twist to their white wines which could rival the best from around the world. With a holiday house in Salcombe, we met the Kinglakes in the local pub; not often that such meets turn into such successful business relationships.  We adore these wines, and so it seems do you!

CODE WINE PRICE exVAT

Chateau Ollieux-Romanis, Corbieres

03OLL1B Corbieres Rose 'Cuvee Prestige' 11.00

03OLL2 Corbieres Rouge 'Cuvee Prestige' 15.50

03OLL3 Atal Sia, Ollieux Romanis 19.00

Additional White Wines

03JP1B Cuvee Jean-Paul Demi-Sec, Cotes de Gascogne 5.50

03GRA3B Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine La Croix Gratiot 7.95

03FEL1B Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Felines-Jourdan 10.00

03SOU1B Le Soula, Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes Blanc 26.00

Additional Rose Wines

03BAI1 Chateau St Baillon Rose, Cotes du Provence 12.00

Additional Red Wines

03CAI1B Cahors, Chateau Du Caillau 9.50

03FOU1B Le Fou Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays de l'Aude 8.50

03ALQ1B Faugeres, Gilbert Alquier 13.00

03CAZ Saint Chinian, Chateau Cazal Vieil 14.00

Dessert Wines

03MAU1F Maury Solera 1928, Les Vignerons de Maury (50cl) 19.00

03DUR1B Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Domaine Durban 19.50

03DUR1H Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Domaine Durban (37.5cl) 11.50

03REC1F Banyuls, Domaine de la Rectorie (50cl) 19.50

Chateau Ollieux-Romanis, CorbieresThe Château Ollieux-Romanis is a magnificent property, surrounded by old vines and olive trees or 'Ollieux'. It has been owned by the same family since 1860. The oldest Carignan vines were planted in 1896. Wine is an important part of the family history. Jacqueline Bories was probably the first women to vinify wine in the Languedoc at a time when wine was a man's affair. Avoiding the temptations of fashion, she developed the potential of traditional grape varieties often considered as being of a low quality level : Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache gris, Alicante.   The wines of this estate are the finest of the appellation, and some of our favourites in our whole list.

BORDEAUX

Bordeaux is the largest fine wine region in the world. The whole départment of the Gironde,

named after its most important estuary, is dedicated to winemaking. Its production, 6 million

hectoliters in 2006, dwarfs that of other French wine regions with the exception of the vast

Languedoc-Roussillon. The great red wine areas are found on the deep gravel vineyards of

the Medoc north of the city of Bordeaux and in Pessac-Leognan on the west bank of the

Garonne to the south. These are known as the ‘left-bank’ wines. The ‘right-bank’ consists of

St-Emilion and Pomerol, plus their satellite communes along the north bank of the Dordogne.

The area between the two rivers is called Entre- Deux-Mers, an area that produces much

underrated crisp, dry white wines. To the south, where the Garonne river meanders slowly

and brings humidity to the vineyards, noble-rot penetrates and helps produce the worlds

most sought after sweet wines in the communes of Barsac and Sauternes. Bordeaux’s stylistic

qualities owe much to the marginality of its climate. Variations in vintage add interest but

the deluges of 1963, 1968, 1974 and 1977 illustrated how damaging they can be.

Winemaking advances have allowed a certain degree of control and additionally the drier

and warmer summers have taken some of the suspense out of the Bordeaux harvest.

CODE

BORDEAUX WINE PRICE ex VAT

Chateau Lezongars, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

05ROQ2B Chateau de Roques, 2005 9.50

05LEZ01B Chateau Lezongars, 2005 11.50

05LEZ03B l'Enclos de Chateau Lezongars, 2003 17.50

Chateau de la Riviere, Fronsac

05RIV1B Chateau de la Riviere, 2001 17.00

05RIV2B Chateau de la Riviere, 2005 22.00

05RIV1M Chateau de la Riviere, Magnums, 2005 50.00

Additional White Bordeaux

05CAN1B Chateau Canteloudette, Entre deux Mers, 2009 10.00

Additional Red Bordeaux

05EGL1B Chateau l’Eglise, AC Bordeaux, 2008 8.50

05BON1B Chateau Bonnet, Medoc, 2006 14.00

05PAV1B Chateau du Pavillon, Canon-Fronsac, 2005 15.00

05PAV1H Chateau du Pavillon, Canon-Fronsac (37.5cl), 2005 8.00

05LIV1B Chateau Liversan, Medoc, 2005 16.50

05CRO1B Chateau La Croix des Moines, Lalande de Pomerol, 2006 16.50

05FLE1B Chateau Fleur de Lisse St Emilion 2006 17.00

05PET1B Chateau Petit Val, Grand Cru Saint Emilion, 2006 20.50

05TDB1B Chateau La Tour de By, Medoc, 2001 22.00

05POU1B Chateau de Poujeaux, Moulis, 2001 34.00

Dessert Wines

05NOB1B Domaine de Noble, Loupiac, 2007 17.00

Chateau Lezongars, Premieres Cotes de BordeauxWe have a particularly close relationship with the Illes family who own this fantastic property in the Premieres Cotes.  Producing some of the most modern, fruit driven yet perfectly balanced red Bordeaux that we have tasted.  Owned by an English family, this is a delightful Chateau to visit and the welcome is one we recommend to our customers regularly.  Of these wines it is the straight 2005 Chateau Lezongars that is the exceptional wine for the money, packed with dark, black forest fruit with spice and leather characteristics adding incredible complexity.

BURGUNDY

Burgundy is not one big vineyard, but the name of a province that contains several distinct

and eminent wine regions. By far the richest and most important is the Côte d’Or,

composed of the Côte de Beaune to the south and the Côte de Nuits to the north, the

ancestral home of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Côte d’Or’s scarp limestone slope falls

south- east. The climate is continental, humid and cool, with enough shelter to guard Pinot’s

inherent frailty. If the season is either is too hot or too cold, then Pinot struggles to intensify its

flavours or soften its hard edges, however the last twenty years have brought a remarkable

run of vintages to the Côte d’Or. Pinot Noir and Burgundy become synonymous in the

discussion of terroir. Burgundy’s vineyards have been classified into ever-smaller units and

each Cru lends its own distinctive scent and texture to the wine. Confusing at first, to the

enthusiast the litany of village names and Crus has magnified their fascination for the

region.

CODE

BURGUNDY WINE PRICE ex VAT

Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis

06BRO1B Sauvignon de Saint Bris, 2009 10.00

06BRO4B Bourgogne ‘Kimmerigian’Chardonnay, 2009 10.00

06BRO2B Chablis, 2009 12.50

06BRO3B Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains', 2009 19.00

Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard, Chorey les Beaune

06GIR1B Savigny les Beaune, 2007 19.50

06GIR2B Pernand Vergelesses 'Les Belles Filles', 2007 21.00

Cave de Bel Air, Vignobles de Fleurie

06BEL1B Beaujolais Villages, 2009 8.50

06BEL2B Beaujolais Vill Natural, 2009 9.00

06BEL4B Brouilly, 2009 9.50

06BEL3B Fleurie ‘La Chapelle’, 2009 10.50

Additional White Burgundy

06PRI1B Macon Prisse 'Les Clochettes', Cave Co-op de Prisse, 09 9.75

06DUR1B Rully Blanc 'La Chaume' Domaine Jacques Dury, 2007 13.50

06PUI Petit Chablis, Patrick Puize, 2009 14.00

06PAC1B Saint Veran, Domaine Michel Paquet, 2009 14.50

06THO1B Saint Aubin, Domaine Gerard Thomas, 2009 18.50

06SAU1B Pouilly Fuisse ‘Les Vignes Blanches’ Saumaize-Michelin, 09 22.00

06ROL1B Pernand Vergelesses Blanc, Remi Rollin, 2007 23.00

06MAR1B Meursault, Domaine Yves Boyer-Martinot, 2008 29.50

06BOU1B Meursault 'Les Grands Charrons', Michel Bouzereau, 06 32.50

06VIN01 Puligny Montrachet Vieilles Vignes, Vincent Girardin, 2008 32.50

06PIL1B Chassagne Montrachet, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot, 2008 36.00

06ROL2B Corton Charlemagne, Domaine Remi Rollin, 2007 69.00

Domaine Jean-Jaques Girard, Chorey les BeauneOriginally founded in 1529 by  Jean Girard, this is one of Savigny's oldest domaines. Jean-Jacques Girard  is thriving in his new rôle as sole proprietor following the split with his brother Philippe just prior to the 1998 vintage. Jean-Jacques has built a fine new cuverie and his wines are getting better with the passing of every vintage. With his long experience of viticulture, Jean-Jacques firmly believes that the best wines are made in the vineyard, and thus focusses his efforts on optimising the quality and health of the grapes themselves which is reflected in his delightfully supple wines.

CODE WINE PRICE ex VAT

Additional Red Burgundy

06BAR1B Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire, Baron d'Avelin, 2009 9.50

06DAN1B Givry 1er Cru, Domaine Deanjean-Berthoux, 2007 15.00

06MET1B Fleurie 'La Roilette', Domaine Metrat, 2009 15.50

06LAP1B Morgon, Marcel Lapierre, 2009 18.50

06AMB1B Cote de Nuits Villages, Domaine Bertrand Amboise, 07 19.50

06BOI4B Beaune 1er Cru Epenottes, Jean-Marc Boillot, 2008 27.50

06CAC1B Vosne Romanee, Domaine Jaques Cacheaux, 2007 32.00

06GRI1B Vosne Romanee, Domaine Jean Grivot, 2007 35.00

06GOU1B Nuits Saint Georges, Domaine Henri Gouges, 2005 44.00

06ROS1B Gevrey Chambertin, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, 2006 35.00

Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, ChablisUnlike the majority of wineries that we deal with Domaine JM Brocard is large not small.  However the quality of this estate is difficult to ignore, and the winery impressive; built in stages from 1980, it houses stainless steel temperature-controlled fermentation vats with not a barrel to be seen; Brocard falls firmly in the 'no oak' camp.  Chablis at its best is lean, citrus scented, mineral and incredibly crisp and balanced.  Brocard produce one of the most technically correct wines of the region.

LOIREThe Loire and its tributaries offer a mix of vines and vineyards that are quite distinct from

each other but a family likeness remains. As a whole they are light and invigorating, with

palpable acidity. At the mouth of the river salt marshes quickly give way to Muscadet, the

region’s first modern success story. It’s dry, salty and firm style makes it the perfect foil for

seafood. Heading east, one finds the vineyards of Touraine and Anjou, home to Chenin,

Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. The lush landscape is unlikely vine country and the

vineyards generally coincide with bluffs of limestone, tufa and schist. Traditionally famous for

its sweet wines, now also fine dry white wines are produced. The reds, produced from

Cabernet Franc, are some of the world’s most refreshing and vigorous, with raspberry

freshness. The most evocative of the Loire’s appellations are Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. A

little Pinot has made its way into these vineyards but this really is the dominion of punchy,

blackcurrant-scented Sauvignon Blanc. Despite competition from New Zealand, Sancerre

and Pouilly-Fumé have maintained their varietal prominence, principally because the

growers are still prepared to sacrifice a little flavour in order to boost Sauvignon’s tactile thrill.

Domaine Jean-Claude Chatelain, Pouilly-Sur-LoireOne of the great domaines of Pouilly. Jean-Claude Chatelain together with his son Vincent own some of the best land at Les Berthiers where the Silex soil helps to produce fine, aromatic wines of great intensity. Their fabulous cuvees are partialy fermented in new oak barrels adding and extra dimension to the traditional crisp fuitiness of Pouilly Fume. They have recently purchased some land in Sancerre and are producing a classic Sancerre, a little crisper and more mineral in style than their Pouilly.

CODE

LOIRE WINE PRICE ex VAT

Domaine Jean-Claude Chatelain, Pouilly-sur-Loire

07CHA1B Pouilly Fume 12.50

07CHA2B Sancerre 12.50

Paul Buisse, Sancerre

07 BUI2B Vouvray ‘Clos Berger’ 9.50

07BUI1B Sancerre ‘Les Hospices’ 13.00

Domaine Huet, Vouvray

07HUE1B Vouvray Sec 'Le Mont' 19.50

07HUE2B Vouvray Demi Sec 'Le Mont' 26.00

07HUE3B Vouvray Moelleux 'Le Mont' 32.00

Additional Loire Whites

07CHO2B Muscadet 'Les Mariniers', Gilbert Chon 6.50

07MAN1B Sauvignon de Tourraine, Jean-Christophe Mandard 9.50

07SAU2B Montlouis 'Mineral +', Frantz Saumon, Loire 16.00

07MOR1B Savennieres, Domaine de la Monnaie, Eric Morgat 28.00

Additional Loire Rose

07NEV1B Sancerre Rose 'Le Grand Fricambault', Domaine 15.00

Additional Loire Reds

07BEA1B Chinon, Domaine de Beausejour 12.00

07RAT1B Saumur Champigny 'Clos des Cordelieres', 13.00

ALSACE

The wines of Alsace reflect the ambivalent situation of a border province. There

are two possible physical boundaries between France and Germany; the Rhine

and the crest of the Vosges Mountains, which run parallel fifteen miles west of

the river. Alsace has never belonged to Germany, except in periods of military

occupation. Its language and its enonomic market maybe, but its soul is

entirely French. Alsace makes Germanic wines in a French way. The Germanic

tone is set by the climate, the soil and the choice of grape varieties. Where the

sharply focussed German wines show some of the exactitude of the national

character, Alsace examples are more laid-back, with broader more rounded

flavour.

CODE ! !

ALSACE! WINE! PRICE ex VAT

Cave de Turkheim, Turkheim

09TUR1B! Pinot Blanc! 8.00

09TUR2B! Gewurztraminer! 9.50

Domaine Bruno Sorg, Equisheim

09SOR1B! Riesling! 14.50

09SOR2B! Muscat! 16.00

09SOR1B! Gewurztraminer! 17.00

09SOR2B! Riesling Grand Cru ‘Florimat’! 21.00

09SOR2B! Gewutzraminer Grand Cru ‘Eighberg’! 25.00

Domaine Bruno-Sorg, Equisheim

Bruno Sorg  is either a winemaking genius or he accidentally makes classic wines from virtually every variety in all vintages. The rather rustic appearance of his label reflects his humble country origins and gives no clue to the exceptional quality of the wine inside.  Located on the picturesque south-east facing slopes of Equisheim, just south of Colmar, his production is tiny, only 5,000 cases in total, and his wines are rarely seen inside or outside Alsace.

RHONEThe vineyards around the Rhône valley fall into two groups; the north (Septentrional) which produces less

than a tenth of the regions total and almost all fine wine; and the south (Meridional) which is much more

diverse. The vineyards of the Northern Rhône barely stray from the river’s course and the two principle

appellations, Côte Rôtie and Hermitage are situated where the curve of the river brings a southerly

exposure to the steep valley sides. Syrah is the dominant grape variety and the parallel rows of vines

impose their own geometry on the rugged landscape of granite and limestone. Côte Rôtie is the most

flattering of the two appellations to drink when young, whilst the wines of Hermitage have exceptional

staying power. At a dramatic turn in the river ‘Condrieu’ produces white wines from the extraordinary

heady, recognisably perfumed Viognier grape with its aromas of apricots and May blossom. As you enter

the Southern Rhône, the steep Mistral buffeted valley gives way to a broad, sunbaked Mediterranean

plane. Pines and almond trees yield to olive groves and vines bake in broad terrasses. The grape mix is

richly varied, Grenache being the dominant quality red grape, increasingly supported by Mourvedre and

Syrah. Chateauneuf- du-Pape is the vineyard area that best sums up this regions qualities, but the

surrounding villages of Gigondas and Vacqueyras are just as able

Domaine de l'Ameillaud, Cairanne

Nick Thompson  forewent the pleasures of the family metal business to become a Vigneron 10 years ago. He moved to the Southern Rhône and purchased the rather run down and dilapidated Domaine de l'Ameillaud  in Cairanne. He progressively replanted most of the vineyards and renovated the cellars and cuverie. The Côtes du Rhône is a blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Carignan, and 5% Mourvèdre. The grapes are fermented separately for around 3 weeks in a combination of stainless steel and cement vats - 10% of the cuvee is then aged in new oak barrels for 4 months before being returned to tank. The wines are blended and then lightly fined and filtered before being bottled 12 months later. An excellent source for mouthfilling fruity and spicy Southern Rhone reds.

CODE WINE PRICE ex VAT

Domaine de l’Ameillaud, Cairanne

03AMM1B Vin de Pays de Orange 6.75

10AMM1B Cotes du Rhone 8.50

10AMM2B Cairanne, Cotes de Rhone Villages 11.00

Perin Pere et Fils, Chateauneuf du Pape

10PER1B La Vieille Ferme, Cote de Luberon Blanc 7.50

10PER2B La Vieille Ferme, Cotes de Ventoux Rouge 7.50

10PER3B Coudelet de Beaucastel, Cotes du Rhone 15.00

10PER4B Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape 49.00

Chateau du Trignon, Gigondas

10TRI3B Roussane ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 9.50

10TRI2B Gigondas 15.00

Philippe Desmeure, Crozes Hermitages

10DES1B Crozes Hermitages ‘Domaine Remizieres’ 15.50

10DES2B Hermitage ‘Cuvee Emilie’ ‘Domaine des Remezieres’ 45.00

Additional Rhone Rhones

10TOU3B Vacqueyras, Chateau des Tours 19.00

10AMP1B St Joseph, Domaine des Amphores 18.00

10BOU1B Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Frederic Boutin 21.50

10GIL1B Cotes Rotie 'Cuvee Duplessy', Domaine Giles 33.50

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPEAustria and Hungary seem to be in a perpetual state of wine revival. Our confidence in wine

seems to fade as we edge east into Europe, yet both countries offer something unique in terms

of grape varieties and style. Austria’s modern array of intensely pure, dry wines have more in

common with the wines of Alsace than Germany, whilst having their own distinct personality.

There is something of the freshness of the Rhine about them, but also a touch of fieriness and

high flavour. In the Eastern Mediterranean, Lebanon is most famous for one winery, Chateau

Musar. However the Bekaa Valley, ravaged by war, has in its high altitude sites the potential to

produce fresh wines of wonderful aromatic profile, unspoilt by sunbaked flavours and a number

of new wineries are exploiting its potential.

Jurtschitsch, Langenlois WineryThe Jurtschitsch winery is one of Austria’s most traditional wineries. It is located right in the heart of the wine town of Langenlois. This family winery is managed by Karl Jurtschitsch and his nephew, Alwin. Their aim is to produce elegant wines reflecting their origin and site terroir in the best possible way - naturally and authentically. Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are the main varieties of the winery. These reflect best the terroirs of the top vineyard sites. Jurtschitsch produces a broad palette of wines between the entry segment, the multi-faceted site wines and the Alte Reben (Old Vines) selections. The focus of the red wines is on elegance, with the varietals – Zweigelt and Pinot Noir - reflecting the cool character of the region.

GREECE

11GEN1B Genrtilini Robolo White, Cephalonia 12.50

11GEN2B Gentilini ‘The Red’, Nemea 14.50

11HAT1B Santorini 'Cuvee 17', Hatzidakis 15.60

11MAV1H Mavrodaphne of Patras 15.00

AUSTRIA

Weingut Jurtschitsch, Langenlois

16 JUR3B Little J Gruner Veltliner 7.75

16JUR2B Little J Zweigelt (Red) 7.75

16JUR1B Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal 10.00

LEBANON

18MAS1B Massaya Classic Red, Bekaa Valley 9.50

18MUS1B Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley 25.00

HUNGARY

16TOK1B Tokaji Aszi 5 Puttonyos (50cl) 34.00

RHONEITALY

Italy has the richest variety of individual wine styles, local climates and the most important

indigenous grape varieties of all the world’s wine producing countries. The invading Greeks

called Italy Oenotria (the land of wine) and a glance at a wine map reminds one that Italy is

carpeted in vines. If slopes, sunshine, soil variety and a temperate climate are essential

components of varied, quality wine production then Italy has it all. The long spine of mountains

that run from the sheltering Alps almost to North Africa produce the most desirable combination

of altitude with latitude and exposure. Despite natural ability, unification only 150 years ago

means that quality wine production, appealing to an international market is a relatively recent

phenomenon. Today, growers have had their battles with a bureaucracy that wanted to put a

permanent-lock on innovation and from top to bottom this is a land brimming with talent and

flavour. The tomato may still be searching for its ideal wine partner, but for everything else Italy

has a match.

Stefano Inama, Veneto

The winery was founded by Stefano’s father, Guiseppe Inama, who began purchasing vineyard plots in Soave in the 1950s. Guiseppe was convinced of the potential of Soave, and wanted to show the world what old vine Garganega was capable of. However, it was Sauvignon Blanc that first put Inama on the map in the early 1990s: these soils express themselves in remarkable ways through this variety, fashioning Sauvignon Blanc quite unlike any other. Currently, Inama have 25 hectares of vineyards in the Soave vineyards, from which they make both Sauvignon Blanc and also Soave Classico.  

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ITALY WINE PRICE ex VAT

Vini Botter, Veneto

12TER01B Pinot Grigio, Terre di Montelusa, Veneto 5.50

12CAS2B Primitivo di Puglia ‘La Casada’, Puglia 7.50

Adria Vini, Veneto

12MED1B Il Meridione Catarratto 4.95

12MED2B Il Meridione Nero d'Avola 4.95

12GPG1B GPG Pinot Grigio Garganega 5.50

12ANC1B Ancora Pinot Grigio Rose 6.25

12ANC2B Ancora Sangiovese, Puglia 6.25

Gregoris, Veneto

12GRE2B Soave 7.75

12GRE1B Pinot Grigio 8.50

Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, Piedmont

12INC1B Roero Arneis 14.00

12INC2B Barbera ‘Sant‘ Emiliano’ 18.00

Tenuta Monteti, Maremma

12MONT1B Caburnio', IDG Toscana 13.00

12MONT2B Monteti, IGT Toscana 30.00

Riva Leone, Piedmont

12RIV2B Gavi 7.95

12RIV1B Barbera 7.95

12RIV3B Barolo 19.50

Villa dei Fiori, Puglia

12VIL1B Fiano di Sicilia 6.50

12VIL3B Montepulciano d'Aruzzo 6.50

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Additional Italian Whites

12FAL2B Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Riccardo Falchini 10.50

12COL01B Verdicchio Metalica, Colle Stefano, Marche 11.50

12TIE01 Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbrunner 12.00

12SAR01 Gavi di Gavi, Roberto Sarotto 12.50

12INA1B Soave Classico, Stefano Inama 15.00

12TER3B Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, Terradorra 14.50

12FER01B Greco di Tufo, Benito Ferrara, Campania 17.00

12GAJ2B Rossj-Bass Chardonnay, Angelo Gaja, Piedmonte 45.00

Additional Italian Reds

12MAS1B Salice Salentino, Massaria Pietrosa 9.00

12PIC1B Saladini Pilastri Rosso, Piceno, Marche 9.50

12BAS1B Chianti Rufina, Fattoria Basciano 11.50

12JVB1B JVBILUM Pinot Nero Syrah 12.00

12TER02 Aglianico IGT, Terradorra 13.00

12ALD1B Valpolicella ‘Ca Fiui’, Corte Sant Alda 16.50

12AMA1B Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama 22.50

12GAJ1B Promis, Angelo Gaja Ca'Marcanda 23.00

12MAS1B Langhe Nebbiolo, Mascarello 25.00

12L1B Brunello di Montalcino, Lisini 41.50

12MAS2B Barolo 'Monprivato', Mascarello 47.00

12ALD2B Amarone della Valpolicella, Corte Sant Alda 58.00

Dessert Wines

12LUZ2B Malvasia 'Colli Piacentini' Frizzante, Dolce 12.50

12FAL3F Vin Santo del Chianti, Riccardo Falchini (37.5cl) 17.00

12INA2B Vulcaia Apres, Stefano Inama, Veneto 20.50

Tenuta Monteti, Maremma, TuscanyPaolo Baratta  is one of the many prominent Italians who seem recently to have decided to make their mark with wine. A banker, he was also briefly Minister of Public Works and Minister for the Environment in Rome as well as for four years president of the Venice Biennale.     “I wanted to leave something more permanent and personal than an archive of memories” he explained to us, and in this stunning new winery we expect him to manage exactly that. The first releases were the 2004s and the plan is to continue to produce a robustly priced top wine, Monteti, with up to 40% Petit Verdot plus mainly Cabernets, but also the little charmer,  Caburnio, in which Alicante (Bouschet) plays an important role. 

RHONESPAIN

The scale and infrastructure of the Spanish wine industry has always emphasised supply over demand.

The annual influx of tourists soak up some of the surplus, but Spain’s most dependable customer has

always been the distilleries. Therefore, any grower heeding the international call for improved quality has

had to confront both a backward winemaking culture and the widely held prejudice that Rioja was all

that Spain was capable of producing. One criticism levelled at modern winemaking is that it diminishes

individuality, yet in Spain it has done the very opposite. After an excess of technological advances Spain

is rediscovering her indigenous strengths and traditional practices. The latest generation of white wines

from Rueda, Galicia and Navarra are diverse and distinctive, whilst regions such as Priorato have proven

that within a region modernised by French grape varieties, Spain’s indigenous varieties produce world

class wines. The traditional regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero are also flourishing and starting to

abandon a historical over-dependence on oak, allowing grapes picked at their ripe potential to

dominate the wine. Spanish wine is enjoying a surge in international popularity with the growers rarely

needing to worry about bringing their grapes to full ripeness due to the warm climate and consequently

low cost. Spain offers bargains with individual character.

Telmo Rodriguez, Rueda

Telmo Rodríguez is one of the most renowned winemakers in Spain and is well-known around the world. Long been thought of as the enfant terrible of Spanish wine, an image that has endured over time thanks to his eternally youthful style. He makes wines all over Spain, however the Basa from Rueda and the MR Moscatel are the two wines that absolutely captivated us, for their vibrancy and energy.   These are tremendously appealing wines: they are modern, but still show regional typicity, they are beautifully packaged, and they offer value for money.

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SPAIN WINE PRICE ex VAT

Borsao, Camp de Borja

13BOR3B Borsao Macabeo 5.50

13BOR5B Borsao Rosado 5.50

13BOR1B Borsao Garnacha 5.50

Telmo Rodriguez, Rueda

13ROD1B Basa Blanco, Rueda 8.75

13ROD4B MR Malaga, (50cl) 15.50

Bodegas Terras Gauda, Rias Baixas, Galicia

13GAU2B Albarino ‘Abadia de San Campo’ 12.50

13GAU01 ‘O Rosal’, Bodegas Terras Gauda 16.50

13PIT1B Pittacum Tinto, Bierzo 14.00

Monte Clavijo, Rioja

13CLA2B Rioja Tinto 6.95

13CLA3B Rioja Blanco 6.95

Bodegas Quaderna Via, Navarra

13QUA1B Initium 5.95

13QUA2B Quaderna Via Crianza 8.50

13QUA3B Quaderna Via ‘QV’ 23.00

Bodegas Urbina, Rioja

13URB1B Rioja Crianza 12.00

13URB2B Rioja Reserva 13.00

13URB3B Rioja Gran Reserva 21.00

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Cellar Joan Sangenis, Porrera, Priorat

13SAN2B Cal Pla Tinto 11.50

13SAN1B Mas d'en Compte, Barrel Fermented White, 21.50

13SAN3B Mas d'En Compte Crianza Tinto 27.00

Additional Spanish Whites

13TXA1B Txacoli di Getaria, Ameztoi 12.00

Additional Spanish Reds

13HON Honoro Vera, Bodegas Juan Gil 5.95

13REF1B Quinta el Refugio Tinto, Toro 7.50

13NAV02 Bodegas Navajas, Rioja Tinto 8.75

13ALB1B Barbazul, Hueta de Albala 10.50

13ABA1B Abadia Retuerta, Rivola 14.50

13PAL1B 'La Montesa' Crianza, Bodegas Palacios Remondo 15.50

13PES1B Pesquera Crianza, Ribera del Duero 21.00

13MAU1B Mauro Crianza, Tudela de Duero 23.00

13ARD1B La Rioja Alta ‘Vina Ardanza’, Rioja 24.00

Dessert Wines

13GOY1H Goya Moscatel Clasico, Camilo Castilla, Navarra 7.00

Bodegas Benito Urbina, RiojaThis a family-owned, single estate wineryBodegas Benito Urbina produces 400.000 bottles of Red Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva and 50.000 bottles of White and Rosé from their own vineyards. These are cultivated using traditional techniques, harvesting is by hand and the use of weed killers and pesticides is avoided. We particularly enjoy these wines because they look and taste like Rioja, there is no pretence, or move to modernity, they are good, old fashioned wines, that are made exceptionally well.  Across the range it is all quality, however the Crianza and Reserva particularly stand out.

RHONEDespite its long historical relationship with England, Portugal’s geographical isolation has slowed its international reputation and growth for its still wines. Like Spain, Portugal has also struggled to shed its ‘one-wine’ image, however whilst the rest of the world’s wine regions are dominated by international grape varieties, Portugal’s adherence to its indigenous grape varieties such as Touriga National and Baga has left it with a point of difference for which it is at last being recognised.

Most of Germany’s finest vineyards lie as far north as grapes can be persuaded to ripen. The vineyards, unfit for normal agriculture, would otherwise be forest or bare mountain. Whilst the chances of such sites producing some of the world’s finest white wines look slim, they do manage it, indeed Germany’s finest wines stamp their quality with a racy authority that no-one can imitate. Riesling, arguably the most capable of all white grapes, maintains its varietal character while reflecting the terroir of its site. Therefore whilst all German Rieslings have that balance of tingling fruit and refreshing acidity, there are clear regional differences. The steep dark slate slopes of the Mosel Valley produce the lightest Rieslings with particularly firm, steely examples coming from its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer. The south-facing slopes of the Rheingau are drier and sunnier and as a result, the wines are slightly fuller. The underrated Nahe lies in between the Mosel and Rheingau both stylistically and geographically, while the large Rheinhessen region can produce firm, full and structured Rieslings. The Pfalz region further south is warmer and so, not surprisingly, the wines are slightly richer and more Alsace-like in character. This is a country that still fights its demons, the 1970’s and 80’s were disastrous for its quality reputation. However, Australia and New Zealand have made Riesling fashionable again and Germany is working its way back into international favour.

PORTUGAL & GERMANY

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GERMANY WINE PRICE ex VAT

Ernst Loosen, Bernkastel, Mosel

15LOO2B Dr Loosen Estate Riesling, Mosel 8.50

15LOO3B Erdener Treppchen, Riesling Kabinett 15.00

15LOO4M Wehlener Sonnenhur Riesling Spatlese, (magnums) 39.00

15LOO5B Beerenauslese, Loosen (25cl) 12.50

15WOL1B Villa Wolf Pinot Gris, Pfalz 8.95

15WOL2B Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Phalz 8.95

Helmut Donnfoff, Nahe

15DON2B Donnhoff Pinot Gris, Oberhausen 14.50

15DON1B Oberhauser Leistenberg Kabinett 16.50

15DON3B Felsenturmchen Riesling Spatlese 29.00

Weingut Gunderloch, Rheinhessen

15GUN1B Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Spatlese 24.00

15GUN2B Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese 41.00

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PORTUGAL WINE PRICE ex VAT

Terra d’Alter, Alto Alentejo

14ALT1B Terra d’Alter Blanco 7.50

14ALT2B Terra d’Alter Tinto 7.50

14ALT3B Terra d’Alter Reserva Branco 10.00

14ALT4B Outeiro 21.00

ENGLAND

In 1152, England acquired Bordeaux through the marriage of Henry II to Eleanor of

Aquitaine. With it began our fascination with the international wine industry. However, our

interest overseas resulted in a rapid disappearance of the vineyards that had scattered

England since the Middle Ages. England therefore can justifiably be considered a ‘New

World’ producing nation as modern viticulture began at Hambledon in Hampshire in the

1950’s. Winemaking in this country is at last being taken seriously; hobby vineyards ran out of

money fast and have been replaced by commercial projects with high levels of technical

knowledge. Global warming is also having its effect and the potential of the UK as a quality

producing nation improves by the year. Our sparkling wines get close to emulating

Champagne due to a vein of the same chalk soil which runs under the channel and into

Sussex and Kent and an average annual temperature difference of less than 1°C. In the

South West, Germanic hybrids continue to dominate the still wines and produce delicious

aromatic wines.

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ENGLAND WINE PRICE ex VAT

Sharpham Estate, Totnes, Devon

19SHA1B Dart Valley Reserve 8.95

19SHA2B Estate Selection 10.50

SOUTH AFRICATo the casual observer, the Cape winelands may look just as they did in the decades running up to the end of Apartheid; dominant mountains, wild seas and vivid green

pastures dotted with brilliant facades of 300 year old Cape Dutch homesteads.

The reality is that the vineyards, cellars and wines have changed beyond recognition.

The Cape boasts the oldest geology in the wine-growing world, much is also made of

the fact that these soils nurture the richest floral kingdom on earth. In this region, a

collison of warm African air with the cool Atlantic creates a perfect environment for

grape growing.

The KWV, the giant co-operative designed to provide market control prices during

Apartheid inhibited independent estates from starting up and did little for the region’s

quality. However, since 1994 a new generation of young winemakers who have travelled the world and soaked up techniques and inspiration are in control and the

results have been incredible.

After decades of turmoil, the South African wine industry has a happy ending in sight.

FEATURED PRODUCER - Eben SadieEben Sadie started his winemaking career working for Charles Back’s Spice Route – labelled wines before breaking off on his own in 1999. Over the past decade he has acquired the reputation as the most innovative, even anarchic winemaker in South Africa

He is a great believer in blends, rather than single varietal wines, and in terroir. Sadie eschews what he regards as the obsession in South Africa to plant French varietals and instead sees Mediterranean vines as the most suited to the Swartland region which is where he has established his winery.

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SOUTH AFRICA WINE PRICE ex VAT

Slent Farm, Paarl

22AYA1B Ayama Chenin Blanc 7.00

22AYA2B Ayama Viognier 8.50

22AYA5B Ayama Pinotage, Slent Farm 8.50

22AYA6B Ayama Cabernet Sauvignon 8.50

22AYA7B Leopard Chenin Viognier 10.50

22AYA8B Baboon Shiraz 13.50

Fanus Bruwer, Robertson

22QUA1B Quando Sauvignon Blanc, Robertson 8.95

Mulderbosch, Stellenbosch

22MUL1B Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 9.50

22MUL2B Faithful Hound 16.00

Eben Sadie, Swartland

22SAD03 Palladus White 36.00

22SAD02 Sequillo 20.00

22SAD01 Columella 46.00

Additional South African Whites

22BOU1B Sans Barrique Chardonnay, Bouchard Finlayson 12.00

22SPR1B Wild Yeast Chardonnay, Springfield Estate 20.00

22JOU1B Journeys End Haystack Chardonnay 36.00

Additional South African Reds

22FOU1B The Foundry Syrah, Stellenbosch 21.00

22BOE1B Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof, Franschhoek 25.00

AUSTRALIA

Australia is bigger, hotter and younger than the rest of the wine world, but what really sets it apart is its sheer dynamism. Now the largest exporter to the UK, its fruit-driven wines and

value for money have charmed a nation. Australia has been criticised for its industrial

approach to wine production and a lack of individual character that has come from a

tendency to blend too readily (even Australia’s most notable wine ‘Penfolds Grange’ is

an ever-changing blend of varieties and vineyard sites). Recently however, more and

more single- vineyard wines are coming out of Australia as producers recognise the

importance of terroir. South Australia is the main wine state; the ancient Shiraz vines of the

Barossa Valley produce the most concentrated of red wines. Riesling, grown in the Clare

Valley on slate reminiscent of Germany’s Mosel Valley, has established itself as a New

World classic. Coonawarra offers one of the world’s most concrete explanations of the word terroir through its distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon’s grown on a distinct strip of terra-

rossa soil. Elsewhere the cities of Sydney and Melbourne have their adjoining wine regions

in the form of the Hunter and Yarra Valley. Close to Perth, the wine regions of Western

Australia are cooled by the brisk sea breezes from the Southern Ocean and result in some

of the cleanest, most refreshing whites and reds of Australia

FEATURED PRODUCER - d’Arenbergd’Arenberg is one of the most significant wineries in the McLaren Vale. In 1912 Joseph Osborn purchased the well established Milton Vineyards in the hills of the Mclaren Vale. Joseh's son, Francis Osborn, left medical school to help his father in the running of the estate. Fruit from the 78 hectares of vineyards was sold to local wineries until his own cellars were complete in 1928.

Today d'Arry and his son Chester (made chief winemaker in 1984) have rejuvenated the old cellars and 19th century vineyards. Investing in new oak refrigeration and lots of stainless steel tanks which resulted in the production of the Dry Dam Riesling, Olive Grove Chardonnay and botrytis affected Noble Riesling. d'Arenberg is continuing to produce wines that are a credit to both the winery and the region.

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AUSTRALIA WINE PRICE ex VAT

23BRO2B Broken Shackle Semillon Chardonnay Chenin 5.75

23BRO3B Broken Shackle Rose 5.75

23MAR1B Marktree Semillon Chardonnay 5.95

23MAR3B Marktree Merlot, Cabernet, Shiraz 5.95

Trentham Estate, Murray River

23CAN1B Lantana Semillon Chardonnay 7.50

23CAN2B Lantana Shiraz Cabernet 7.50

Chalk Hill Cellars, McLaren Vale

23PIT Pitch Fork Chardonnay 8.50

23PIT01 Pitch Fork Shiraz 8.50

Pikes, Clare Valley

23PIK1B Pikes 'The Red Mullet' 10.50

23PIK2B Pikes Riesling 17.00

Hollick Estate, Coonawarra

23HOL1B Hollick Sauvignon Blanc Semillion 13.00

23HOL2B Hollick Pinot Noir 13.50

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Innocent Bystander, Yarra Valley

23INN1B Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley 10.50

23INN2B Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato (37.5ml) 9.00

Ferngrove Estate, Western Australia

23FER1B Ferngrove Semillon Sauvignon 9.75

23FER2B Ferngrove Cabernet Merlot 9.75

d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale

23STU1B The Stump Jump Red 8.50

23ARE3B The Olive Grove Chardonnay 11.00

23ARE5B Love Grass Shiraz, d'Arenberg 12.50

23ARE6B The Money Spider Roussanne 13.00

23ARE4B Dead Arm Shiraz 2005 32.00

23ARE7H Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay 9.00

Additional Australian Whites

23MIT1B Thomas Mitchell Marsanne, South East Australia 7.95

23BIN1B Highness Riesling, Rolf Binder, Clare Valley 9.95

23MAG1B Margan Semillon, Hunter Valley 11.00

23BRE1B Bremerton Verdelho, Langhorne Creek 12.50

23HOR1B Mount Horrocks ‘Watervale’ Riesling, Clare Valley 17.00

Additional Australian Reds

23PAD2B The Paddock Shiraz 5.90

23PEN2B Penley 'Phoenix' Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra 12.00

23COR2B Coriole Sangiovese, McLaren Vale 12.50

23MCL1B Pennys Hill McLaren Vale Grenache 17.00

23HEW1B Ned & Henry Shiraz Mourvedre, Dean Hewitson 17.50

23DUV1B John Duval Plexus 21.00

Dessert Wines

23STA01H Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat, Victoria 12.00

23TRE1H Noble Taminga, Trentham Estate, Australia 8.50

23HOR2H Mount Horrocks ‘Cordon Cut’ Riesling, Clare (33cl) 21.00

NEW ZEALANDFew countries have a quite such a defined image as New Zealand. Producing only 0.3% of the world’s crop, it’s importance comes from the admiration the UK consumer in particular has for its wines.

The New Zealand wine industry is not only very new, it is also modern in terms of the styles of wine it produces. In 1960, the country had only 1000 acres of vines, mainly around the Auckland area, largely planted with hybrids.

Today there are over 55,000 acres planted and over 550 producers. For such a small and ocean-bound country, New Zealand offers and remarkable diversity of climate which has allowed it to succeed with distinctive varietals, most notably Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir which have not been successful in other new world regions.

Marlborough at the top of the South Island is the largest and most well known wine region (the home of Cloudy Bay), where distinctive and exemplary Sauvignon Blancs’ are produced as well as high quality Chardonnay. Today New Zealand is considered as the leading source of Pinot Noir outside Burgundy, with such regions as Martinborough and Central Otago producing wonderfully pure, intense and beautifully balanced wine.

Pinot Gris, Riesling and Merlot are also enjoy wonderful success throughout much of the North and South Islands wine growing regions.

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NEW ZEALAND WINE PRICE ex VAT

Fault Line, Marlborough

24FAU1B Fault Line Sauvignon Blanc 8.50

The Darling Estate, Marlborough

24DAR1B The Darling Sauvignon Blanc 12.00

24DAR2B The Darling Pinot Gris 13.00

Seresin Estate, Marlborough

24MOM1B Momo Sauvignon Blanc 11.00

24SER1B Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 14.00

24SER2B Seresin Estate Chardonnay 17.00

Additional New Zealand Whites

24ISA2B Isabel Estate Riesling, Marlborough 14.00

24HUI1B Huia Gewurztraminer, Marlborough 15.00

24AMI1B Amisfield Pinot Gris, Central Otago 19.00

24DOG1B Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 16.50

Additional New Zealand Reds

24TEN1B Te Mata 'Woodthorpe' Cabernet Merlot, Hawkes Bay 17.00

24ATA1B Ata Rangi ‘Crimson’ Pinot Noir, Martinborough 16.50

24PER1B Peregrine Pinot Noir, Central Otago 25.00

FEATURED PRODUCER Seresin EstateSituated in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, Seresin Estate was established in 1992 by Michael Seresin, a New Zealand born filmmaker. 112 hectares under vine; Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Organically grown, hand tended and predominately fermented with wild yeast, the grapes at Seresin are raised on a cornerstone of working in harmony with nature. Seresin Vineyards embrace the principals of Biodynamics and traditional winemaking; hand-tending the organic vineyards and crafting wines in harmony with seasonal and celestial rhythms.

SOUTH AMERICAAfter Europe, South America is the world’s most important wine producing continent. It is the oldest New World wine producer and its history is heavily influenced by immigrants

and their descendents, initially Spanish and Portuguese and more recently Italians,

French, and Germans. Until the mid-nineties Argentina had almost no international

aspirations for its wine industry and produced vast quantities of mediocre wine. The last

decade has witnessed incredible change to make it one of the world’s most interesting

sources of quality wine. The country’s vineyards sit alongside the Andes, their thin

mountain air barely resisting the sun’s rays. Malbec is the country’s favoured red, a grape

that struggled for reputation in France, here produces one of South America’s most

compelling wines. Geographically Chile is one of the world’s most isolated nations.

Pencil-thin it has the Andes to the east, Pacific to the west, Atacama Desert to the north and Antarctica to the south. The fertile and fruitful strip is climatically perfect for growing

grapes and its remoteness has prevented the arrival of the deadly Phylloxera louse.

Compared with Argentina, the vineyards of Chile are lower-lying and their wines earthier.

Many vineyards are planted with red and white grapes and the resulting profusion of

styles has created a reputation for reliability rather than creativity. The last few years has

seen a growing understanding of regional differences within Chile and the quality and

interest of the wine it produces seems to improve with every vintage.

 

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SOUTH AMERICA WINE PRICE ex VAT

Las Manitos, Mendoza, Argentina

26MAN1B Las Manitos Chardonnay Torrontes 6.50

26MAN2B Las Manitos Pinot Noir 6.50

Finca Los Prados, San Rafael, Argentina

26PRA1B Los Prados Chenin Semillon 6.75

26PRA2B Los Prados Cabernet Malbec 6.75

Bodegas Fournier, Mendoza, Argentina

26FOU1B Urban Malbec 8.50

26FOU2B Urban Tempranillo 8.50

Bodegas Catena-Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina

26ALA1B Alamos Chardonnay 8.50

26ALA2B Alamos Malbec 8.50

26CAT1B Catena Chardonnay 13.00

26ALT2B Catena Alta Chardonnay 23.00

26ALT1B Catena Alta Malbec 33.00

The Catena family have been producing wine in Mendoza, Argentina since 1902 when the family arrived here from Italy. In 1963, grandson Nicolás joined the business following a degree in economics where he and his father diligently increased wine production to become one of Argentina’s largest and most prosperous wine making families.

In 1982, Catena wines shifted their focus to become a dedicated producer of the very finest high quality wines in the country and Nicolás spent much time in Nappa Valley where he closely followed American Winemaking techniques and trends.

As The Decanter 2009 Man of the Year, Nicolás Catena is now internationally recognised as one of the finest Malbec producers in the world as well as making some exceptional Chardonnays’, all released under various labels within the Catena Family stable.

Daughter Laura has recently joined her Father and looks set to carry on the traditions of what is Argentna’s most celebrated wine maker.

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SOUTH AMERICA WINE PRICE ex VAT

Finca el Piocador, Chile

25PIC1B Finca el Picador Sauvignon Blanc 5.75

25PIC3B Finca el Picador Rose 5.75

25PIC2B Finca el Picador Merlot 5.75

Tierra Alta, Chile

25TIE02 Tierra Alta Sauvignon Blanc 5.75

25TIE01 Tierra Alta Merlot 5.75

Calbuco, Chile

25CAL1B Calbuco Semillon Chardonnay 7.25

25CAL2B Calbuco Cabernet Merlot 7.25

Additional Whites

26NOV2B Novas Chardonnay, Chile 8.50

Additional Reds

25VIU2B Viu Manent Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua 7.50

25SEC2B La Secreto Carmenere, Colchagua 10.50

25TAB1B Vina Tabali Pinot Noir Special Reserve 11.50

NORTH AMERICAProhibition in the middle of the last century stunted the growth of the wine industry in America. However the last four decades have seen a rapid catch-up as nearly every

state has its own offering of vineyards and gleaming new wineries.

California is still the capital of North American wine production, producing over 90% of

the total. The States’ vineyard variation comes not from latitude but from the mountains

which lie between the vineyards and the Pacific, preventing the sea air and fog from

moderating the climate. Regions like Napa, Sonoma and Carneros are now considered

classic, although there are 100 different AVA’s (America Viticultural Areas) in total.

Fashion plays an obvious role in a state like California and many of the cult wineriers

which command four figure dollar price tags per bottle did not even exist in the 1980’s.

In the UK market, the different between the cheaper ‘jug-wine’ that fills supermarket aisles and the expensive boutique estates could not be more obvious. This has left the

market confused about what California really offeres, with most of us only experiencing

the huge brands which are depleted of quality or regional interest.

However, a downturn in the US economy effecting domestic consumption, combined

with a weakening dollar has resulted in an increasing amount of quality wine reaching

our shores at an affordable price. We are discovering that this is winemaking heaven and

that somewhere between Washington’s Pugent Sound and Los Angeles exists the perfect

environment for every grape variety that has ever been grown, vinified or bottled.

CODE

UNITED STATES

OF AMERICA WINE PRICE ex VAT

Marmesa, Edna Valley

29MAR01B Marmesa 'Edna Valley' Chardonnay 9.00

29MAR02B Marmesa 'Edna Valley' Syrah 11.00

Calera Vineyards

29CAL02B Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 22.00

29CAL1B Calera 'Mount Harlen' Chardonnay 25.00

29HAR1B Mount Harlan, Calera, Pinot Noir 2006 28.00

Ridge Vineyards, Santa Cruz

29RID02 Ridge 'Lytton Springs', Santa Cruz 28.00

29RID1B Ridge Geyserville, Santa Cruz 28.00

29RID1H Ridge 'Geyserville', Santa Cruz (37.5cl) 17.00

Additional Californian Whites

29BIR1B Birichino, Malvasia Bianca, Monterey County 15.50

29FRO01 Frogs Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 18.00

29DRO1B Domaine Drouhin 'Arthur' Chardonnay, Oregon 18.50

Additional Californian Reds

29SCO1B Scotto Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel, California 9.00

29LYE1B L de Lyeth Merlot, Sonoma County, California 11.00

29OR1B Loredona Pinot Noir, Monterey 13.00

29MOR1B Cotes du Crow's Grenache Syrah 17.00

29VAL1B Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 25.00

29BON1B Le Cigare Volant, Bonny Doon Vineyards 29.00

Without doubt the most famous of all Californian Winery’s, RIDGE Wines and their Iconic Wine Maker Paul Draper have become synonymous with Old Vine Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon of the highest quality.

‘Geyserville’, ‘Lytton Springs’, and the iconic Cabernet heavy ‘Monte Bello’ which famously upset the French in 1971 when it finished amongst the final 5 best tasting reds in the USA vs France blind tasting competition have all been globally acknowledged as some of the finest red wines ever made and often compared to the first growth’s of Bordeaux.

Given their reputation and quality, we are always fascinated at what stunning value these beautiful fruit driven wines represent.

SWEET/DESSERT WINES

There is a saying in the wine trade that you can make poor wine from great quality grapes, but you cannot make great wine from poor quality grapes. It emphasises the importance of

the raw ingredients in wine production, highlighting the fact that no winemaker – however

capable, can create wine of real quality without having ripe grapes, balanced acids and

tannins that have character which can be reflected in the final wine.

Whilst the ‘great grapes’ analogy works for most wines, it is one that is difficult to defend if

you have ever had chance to see the black rotted grapes that are hand harvested from

the vineyards of Sauternes before they are pressed and slowly fermented into one of the

world’s greatest sweet wines. Hanging on the vine, the grapes are covered in a thick fungal

mould which look unpleasant to say the least. Yet the juice within is some of the wine world’s most precious.

Fine sweet wines are made in a number of methods. The concentrating effect on both

sugar and acidity is Botrytis Cinerea (also known as noble rot) certainly produces some of

the finest but many world class sweet wines are produced without its influence. What is

uniform is the patience, care and pure passion that goes into sweet wine production.

Undervalued, they are some of the wine world’s most fascinating creations.

CODE

SWEET WINES WINE PRICE ex VAT

05NOB1H Domaine de Noble, Loupiac, Bordeaux (37.5cl) 9.50

05NOB1B Domaine de Noble, Loupiac, Bordeaux 17.00

03DUR1H Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Domaine Durban (37.5cl) 11.50

03DUR1B Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Domaine Durban, 19.50

13GOY1H Goyo Moscatel Classico, Navarra, Spain (37.5cl) 7.00

23TRE1H Noble Taminga, Trentham Estate, Australia(37.5cl) 8.50

13ROD3F MR Moscatel, Telmo Rodriguez, Spain (50cl) 15.50

03MAU1F Maury Solera, Les Vignerons de Maury, Roussillon, 1928 (50cl) 19.00

03REC1F Domaine de la Rectorie ‘Cuvée Parcé Frérès’, Banyuls 19.50

FORTIFIED WINES

The fortunes of Sherry and Port are tied up with historical patronage and date back to a

period when England either traded with its neighbours or met them in a battle head-on.

Consequently, Port’s emergence as a wine region owed more to an ongoing 18th century

European power struggle than it did to any particular refinement of in Georgian taste.

The sense of history pervades the town of Oporto but as you move along the Douro River

to the Baixo Gorge the vibrant city is left behind and the dramatically steep and primitive

valley becomes more impressive with every turn. This is hard country to work, but the

results are worth the effort. Port remains a completely unique product, under-valued and

under-priced.

The rolling chalk hills of Jerez and its proximity to the Atlantic means the labour is less

brutish. Chalk’s ability to ration water and impart its own mineral quality to the wine is as

vital to the growers of Jerez as it is to those of Champagne, so despite marking the

northern or southern limits of European viticulture, both regions stay within the bounds of

the same terroir driven faith.

CODE

FORTIFIED WINES WINE PRICE ex VAT

Fernando de Castilla, Jerez

31FIN1B Classic Fino, Fernando de Castilla 11.00

31FIN2B Pale Cream, Fernando de Castilla 13.00

Emilio Lustau, Jerez

31LUS1B Papirusa Manzanilla, Lustau 14.50

31LUS1H Papirusa Manzanilla, Lustau (37.5cl) 8.00

31LUS2B Don Nuno Dry Oloroso, Lustau 14.50

31LUS2H Don Nuno Dry Oloroso, Lustau (37.5cl) 8.00

31LUS3B Los Arcos Dry Amontillado, Lustau 14.50

31LUS4H San Emilio Pedro Ximenez, Lustau (37.5cl) 11.00

Niepoort, Porto

32NIE3B Niepoort Dry White Port 14.00

32NIE4B Niepoort Tawny Port 12.00

32NIE7B Niepoort Ruby Port 14.00

32NIE1B Niepoort, Late Bottled Vintage 19.00

32NIE1H Niepoort, Late Bottled Vintage (37.5cl) 10.00

32NIE5F Niepoort Secundum, Vintage Port (37.5cl) 18.00

32NIE8B Niepoort 10yr Old Tawny 32.00

32NIE2B Niepoort, Colheita 35.00

Barbieto, Madeira

33BAR1F Barbeito, Veramar Boal, Madeira (50cl) 13.00

33BAR2B Barbeito, Malvasia 10 Year Reserve, Madeira 30.00

CODE

SPIRITS WINE PRICE ex VAT

COGNAC, ARMAGNAC & OTHER BRANDY

Maxime Trijol Classic Cognac VS 22.50

Maxime Trijol Grande Champagne Cognac VSOP 35.00

Leyrat, Cognac Lot no 10 Chais de Petites Tonneaux 38.00

Leyrat Cognac XO Vieille Reserve 76.00

Ragnaud-Sabourin, Cognac Alliance No. 20 Réserve Spéciale 63.00

Ragnaud-Sabourin, Cognac Alliance No. 35 Fontvieille 105.00

Baron de Sigognac Armagnac VS 22.50

Clos Martin Armagnac XO 15ans 36.00

Domaine Hourtica Armagnac 1980 77.00

Berneroy Fine Calvados 22.00

Uno en Mil Solera Gran Reserva Single Barrel Spanish Brandy 36.00

WHISKY

Macphail's Connoisseur's Choice, Dalmore 1996 27.50

Edradour 10yo 35.00

Dallas Dhu 1982 (Macphail's bottling) 67.00

Macphails Connoisseur's Choice Caol Ila 1996 35.00

Ardbeg 10yo 40.00

Bruichladdich 16yo First Growth Series, 'Cuvee F: Sauternes' (Yquem finish) 50.00

Macphail's Collection Glenrothes 8yo 24.50

Macphails Connoisseur's Choice, Dufftown 1997 26.50

Glen Grant 1993 (Macphail's bottling) 29.00Benromach Sassicaia Wood Finish 2002 31.00

Mortlach 16yo 46.00 Heaven Hill 4yo Kentucky Bourbon 17.00

ADDITIONAL SPIRITS

Ca Vidana Grappa 22.00Fifty Pounds Single Batch London Gin 31.00

Blackwoods Vintage Gin 2007 21.50

Briottet Crème de Cassis 15.00

Mascarada, Amaretto Veneziana 20.00

Cassano Limoncello 20.00

Curatolo, Marsala 9.00

RAW Coffee is a new concept from RED&WHITE Wine Merchants

and The Perfect Palate LTD.

We believe that coffee and wine go hand in hand, and the two

products share many similarities along their journey before they

make it to the cup or glass.   At the end of 2009 we added to the

team here at RED&WHITE a guy who is as passionate about coffee

as we are about wine.   Andrew Tucker comes to the wine industry

from a speciality coffee background where his experiences have

taken him all over the world.  having spent 2 years with one of the

UK's leading independent coffee roasters as a barista trainer,

Andrew has worked with some of the country’s highest profile

operators including ‘Fifteen Restaurant’, Tommi Myers at Wahaca,

Jika Jika Coffee House & Canteen in Bath and The South Sands

Hotel in Salcombe.

Liam & Andrew, together with the rest of the RED&WHITE team are now proud to offer their

customers their very own exclusive espresso blend and filter coffee: RAW COFFEE

RAW Coffee provides exceptional espresso and filter coffee to both trade and retail

customers.

We have created our espresso blend using some of the finest arabica coffees available

that have been sourced directly through the ECX (Ethiopian Commodity Exchange).

Our unique blend comprises of 70% Dry processed Ethiopian Harrar Arabica and 30% fully

washed Sidamo Arabica. The contrast between these two coffees and their processing

methods results in a perfectly harmonious combination of earthy rich chocolate and nutty

flavours from the Harrar, highlighted with a hint of winey, blackberry fruit and light citrus from

the Sidamo coffee. A full bodied medium-dark espresso roast with a subtle hint of soft

acidity that’s equally delicious in milk or by itself.

Our filter coffee is a strictly high grown 100% arabica from La Central de Cooperativas

Cafetaleras in Honduras. With notes of butterscotch and hazelnut, this coffee offers a lovely

soft fruity acidity reminiscent of pear and apple.

CODE COFFEE PRICE no VAT

39RAW02 Espresso Beans 250gm 4.00

39RAW04 Filter/Cafetiere Coffee 250gm (Ground) 4.00

39RAW09 Decaf Espresso Grind Coffee 250gm 4.0

A fresh approach to wine...When we started RED&WHITE in 2005 we emphasised the importance of small producers to

our business. We are still committed to this ethos. Strong relationships with talented and

innovative winemakers do not form solely because of a mirroring of business size. It is our

understanding of their passion and devotion for the product they craft that constitutes a

solid business relationship, which we then endeavour to pass on to our customers.

Few products are as diverse in style and price as wine. Produced from hundreds of

different grape varieties, grown throughout the world under disparate climates and

shaped by tradition and ambition, its diversity is also its greatest strength.

At RED&WHITE we look for character in every bottle of wine we list; the finished product is

the essence of the history and geography of a region and the personality and expertise of the winemaker.

RED&WHITE is a growing wine business and our aim is to continually improve selection,

service and delivery, whilst always offering value for money.

Increasingly we buy direct from the vineyards ensuring the customer gets the best possible

quality and price. It also gives us the opportunity to travel and explore, keeping our passion

fresh and our enthusiasm alive.

Using the RED&WHITE service

• ORDER LINE:            01548 853898• ORDER E-MAIL:        shop@red-white.co.uk

• ORDER FAX:             01548 854468 

Or visit us at our shop:

The Wine Store,

99 Fore Street

Churchstow,

Kingsbridge Devon,

TQ7 1AB

When placing your order, where possible please use the product codes next to each wine

and have your delivery & payment details to hand unless account facilities have been

otherwise agreed.

We offer FREE DELIVERY to anywhere within the South Hams (minimum order 12 bottles).

We also deliver to anywhere in the UK (minimum order 12 bottles). The cost per case is £10

See us online: www.red-white.co.uk