White Wine
WHITE WINES
ALSACE
35. Pinot Blanc Trimbach 2007
This classic Pinot Blanc really encapsulates the Trimbach style. Fermented completely dry, with a firm structure, lovely lemony fruit with lots of breadth, A mineral backbone and truly elegant poise and balance. £32.00
36. Riesling Trimbach 2008
Elegant and classic with grapefruit and white peach on the nose fully integrated into a food friendly structure. The drivers are minerality and a crisp lemony acid backbone leading in to a long finish. £35.00
37. Gewurztraminer Cattin 2009
An Explosion Of Orchard Fruits & Flowers Softens Into Delicate Aromas Of May Blossom And Jasmine. The Palate Is Opulent, Slightly Honeyed, But Also Refreshing And Juicy. £36.00
BURGUNDY
CHABLIS
38. Chablis Les Mingottes Domaine Jean Durup 2007
Jean believes that Chablis should be the true expression of Chardonnay; therefore, no oak barrels are used during the winemaking process. Jean produces delicious, dry, clean wines, which are a joy to drink. £32.00
39. Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Domaine Jean Durup 2007
This wine opens out on the palate, presenting a captivating array of flavours including honey, orchard fruit & flashes of steel. Citrus notes define a protracted, mineral finish. £45.00
40. Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Domaine de Vauroux 2006
This is quintessential Grand Cru Chablis from an outstanding vintage. Intense and elegant on the nose the palate is immensely concentrated and complex with layers of green apple and restrained minerality. The finish is amazingly long. £68.00
CÔTE CHALONNAISE
41. Montagny 1er Cru Les Coeres Domaine Feuillat-Juillot 2008
A really attractive Chardonnay. Vibrant aromas of citrus and ripe pear, which carry through to the palate with a good balance of acidity & body, and a fresh, long mineral finish. £46.00
42. Rully Saint Jacques Domaine Albert Sounit 2007
Floral with some toasted oak aromas. The palate shows a beautiful balance of ripe apple flavours, minerals & some oak. The excellent acidity provides great length & sophistication. £48.00
CÔTE DE BEAUNE
43. Meursault Les Chevaliers Domaine Rene Monnier 2005
This Les Chevaliers has a wonderful elegance of orchard fruit & vanilla which is married To Supple Layers Of Oak To Create A Rich Full Wine. £56.00
44. Puligny-Montrachet Domaine Alain Chavy 2008
This fine estate based in Puligny Montrachet itself, produces outstanding wine. Sophistication and elegance is the hallmark here. Beautiful quality; a must try. £58.00
45. Chassange Montrachet Olivier Laflaive 2006
An attractively layered, fresh and highly fragrant peach and resin infused nose merges into textured, pure, generous and naturally sweet flavors that culminate in a punchy, dry, citrusy and balanced finish. £80.00
MÂCONNAIS
46. Macon Lugny Cuvee Eugene Blanc 2008
The village of Lugny in Burgundy’s Mâconnais area produces delicious, crisp, dry chardonnay. Wonderful with fish or with a first course. £36.00
47. Saint Veran Georges Burrier 2009
A very fine example of this appellation, Showing power and complexity, along with a chalky minerality that is the hallmark of the northern end of the appellation. £44.00
48. Pouilly Fuisse Cuvee Boivin Georges Burrier 2008
A crisp, dry chardonnay from the area of Mâconnais in Burgundy. An excellent accompaniment to fish. £58.00
LANGUEDOC
49. Vermintino Vielles Vignes Les Archeres 2009
Bright yellow with green hues. Floral, peachy and white blossom aromas are met with a soft, creamy well balanced palate. £19.00
50. Roussane Chardonnay Belle Mare 2009
A well rounded and complex wine. The tropical fruit of the Chardonnay matched with the mineral edge of the Roussane. £20.00
51. Rousanne Domaine des Trinites 2007
Roussanne is a late ripening grape variety that suits the region as it retains freshness and acidity; a wonderful alternative to Chardonnay, This un-oaked version has both concentration and elegance. £22.00
52. Picpoul de Pinet Domaine Reine Juliette Pouzolles Minervois 2010
Crystal clear with green highlights. Dry, with a soft nose of acacia & hawthorn blossom. It also has a delicate balance between acidity & freshness a perfect wine for shellfish. £25.00
53. Chardonnay Terroir Volcanique Domaine du Bosc 2008
Pale gold with green tints. Scents of apple, white flowers and honey. This wine gives a warm balance of flavours with good length and a fresh finish. £28.00
LOIRE
54. Muscadet De Sevre Et Maine Sur Lie Domaine la Roche Renard 2007
Close to the sea lies the area of Nantais, the home of Muscadet. This is one of the finest Muscadet’s produced. Superb quality, light elegant, very refreshing with a perfect balance of acidity. £24.00
55. Sancerre Domaine Daniel Crochet 2009
Bright in colour, with gold highlights. A fine & elegant nose of pineapple & citrus fruits. The palate first reveals citrus fruit then sliced apple. £34.00
56. Vouvray Cuvée de Silex Domaine des Aubuisieres 2009
Produced from Chenin Blanc, this wine is a transparent straw colour. Medium bodied and dry. Flavours follow the nose, juicy pineapple and snappy mixed citrus with fresh, lively acidity. £35.00
57. Pouilly Fume Château de Tracy 2006
This is really top drawer Sauvignon Blanc. At Chateau de Tracy they are true masters of this classical grape variety. A beautifully balanced wine with wonderful crisp acidity and pure fruit flavours. £42.00
ARGENTINA
58. Pinot Grigio Inacayal Mendoza 2008
This wine has the best of both the Alsatian & Italian styles, Good citrus fruit flavours are married to a slightly oily mouth. £22.00
59. Viognier Reserve Bodegas Santa Ana Mendoza 2009
Aromas of stone fruits with an alluring complexity of toasted bread and vanilla notes. Rich and full palate with a hint of sweetness balanced by a racy acidity on the finish. £28.00
AUSTRALIA
60. Pinot Grigio Billi Billi Mount Langi Ghiran Victoria 2009
Bright white gold in the glass with flashes of emerald green, medium bodied and packed with grapefruit and green apple flavours with tropical characteristics such as mango and papaya. £24.00
61. Chardonnay Aldridge Estate New South Wales 2010
Lively, with great fruit on the nose. Lots of green apple & grassy aromas with a twist of star anise. Zesty and flavoursome with an excellent finish. £25.00
62. Riesling Skillogalee Clare Valley South Australia 2008
Straw coloured. On the nose there are fresh lime aromas with perfumed aromatics. The palate has intense citrus fruit balanced by a refreshing acidity giving a crisp, dry, lingering finish. £32.00
63. Semillon-Viognier Zerk Old Vine Grant Burge Barossa Valley South Australia 2007
A fragrant bouquet with hints of lemon, and classic Semillon overtones. Crisp with rich toasty flavours. £35.00
64. Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Cape Mentelle Margaret River Western Australia 2008
Aromas of freshly cut passionfruit, lime rind and wild blackberry feature with fragrant jasmine and sweet cinnamon quill lead to a delicate yet full wine, The palate is distinctively lemon and lime with subtle star anise, lemongrass and clove. £48.00
CHILE
65. Sauvignon Blanc Poco Mas Central Valley 2010
A delightful Sauvignon Blanc with lively aromatics and ripe citrus fruit on the palate leading to a crisp dry finish with a touch of minerality. £19.00
66. Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc Cornellana Estate Rapel Valley 2009
A blend of fat fruity Chardonnay and fresh grassy Sauvignon Blanc that brings out the best of both varieties. Dominated by big rich tropical fruit flavours and crisp acidity. £22.00
67. Anekena Viognier Rapel Valley 2009
The family owned Anakena winery is situated at the foothills of the Andes. The grapes for this wine are handpicked. Golden straw in colour it has intense apricot, rose, and ginger aromas. £26.00
68. Riesling Neblina Vineyard Vina Leyda Central Valley 2008
Beautifully aromatic, limey nose with some sweet, rich notes. The palate is rich and spicy with intense, herbaceous limey notes and some honeyed richness. £30.00
GERMANY
69. Bernkastler Lay Riesling Kabinett Dr Loosen 2009
Straw yellow in colour. Aromas of honeysuckle, pink grapefruit and citrus fruit. On the palate there is creamy citrus fruit with great acidity. £42.00
70. Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett Donnhoff 2006
From the grey slate soils behind the town of Oberhaus. with an elegant but clearly defined body, The wine displays complex notes of clementine & red apple, A gentle sweetness of texture and a real purity on the finish. £49.00
ITALY
71. Cortese Amonte Cantine Volpi Piemonte 2010
Light bodied, crisp and with a lemony freshness, this is made with the same grape as Gavi di Gavi, But from the neighbouring Monferrato vineyards. £19.00
72. Frascati Superiore San Marco Lazio 2009
Light straw yellow with a delicate lemon nose. A clean well balanced wine with hints of lemon, peach & honey. £22.00
73. Gavi Di Gavi La Minia Nicola Begaglio Piemonte 2010
Pale gold colour with a light mineral & citrus bouquet. The palate is dry with hints of ripe pears & red apples. £36.00
74. Cometa Planeta Sicily 2009
Deep straw yellow in colour with a green hue. Intense and full of character, with integrated aromatic notes of citrus and tropical fruit, white peach, pink grapefruit and wisteria. On the palate it has plenty of character with elegantly mineral elements. £38.00
75. Vintage Tunina Jermann Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2008
Bright straw in colour with golden reflections, the nose is very elegant with persistent scents of honey and country flowers. Dry, soft and well balanced with a full body. £65.00
NEW ZEALAND
76. Doctors Riesling John Forrest Marlborough 2010
Lime sherbet, granny smith apple and mandarin flavours make an appealing wine. On the palate aromas of citrus, apricots & Asian spice, lovely fruit sweetness, balanced by fine acidity; the wines naturally lower alcohol ensure each mouthful is a refreshing delicious experience . £24.00
77. Sauvignon Blanc Mount Brown Waipara Valley 2010
A great success from the excellent cellars of Mount Brown. This wine is making friends with its wonderful luscious Sauvignon bouquet, and rich mouth watering flavours. £24.00
78. Chardonnay Trinity Hills Hawkes Bay 2008
Flavours of grapefuit & melon with a hint of biscuit. A rich well rounded wine with soft acidity & sweet fruit. £27.00
79. Pinot Gris Brookfields Hawkes Bay 2009
Full of ripe pear and honey notes. Due to the summer heat, the acid level is excellent. The fruit profile has a freshness with an attractive residual sweetness. £30.00
80. Sauvignon Blanc Brookfields Hawkes Bay 2009
A brilliant yellow colour explodes with gooseberry, granny smiths & fresh grass. Succulent & full with a very juicy mid palate & vibrant acidity. £36.00
PORTUGAL
81. Quinta Do Portal Colheita Douro 2008
The wine was left on its lees in order to develop complexity & richness. Lemon in colour, with excellent aromas of tropical fruits. The palate is full and soft with a crisp refreshing feel. £27.00
SOUTH AFRICA
82. Petit Chenin Ken Forrester Stellenbosch 2010
A youthful fresh wine with quince and pear drop flavours. Real freshness on the palate with crunchy green apple and grapefruit flavours. Good mouthfeel and appetisingly tangy finish. £21.00
83. Chardonnay Capells Court Paarl 2008
This unwooded Chardonnay is a truly charming wine. Clean, crisp & very drinkable. Rich & full, ripe fruit with well focused pear, fig and melon flavours. £28.00
84. Sauvignon Blanc Iona Western Cape 2010
An aromatic nose of herbs, autumn leaves & gooseberry alongside a well balanced palate. Grapefruit flavours come through with a long mineral finish. £34.00
85. Sauvignon Blanc Bouchard Finlayson Walker Bay 2009
Clean gooseberry aromas with a touch of smoke and good mineral character. The acidity is in harmony with a good strong mouth feel & more body than in previous vintages. £36.00
SPAIN
86. Moscatel Mariona Artiga Alicante 2008
Intensely perfumed and seductive with a range of exotic aromas. Flavours of lychee, jasmine, rosewater and mango. It’s big yet elegant, perfumed yet dry & complex. £19.00
87. Urbina Rioja 2008
100 % Viura, bright pale green colour. A pronounced, aromatic nose with fine & elegant floral tones. Lovely fruit on the palate with good structure & excellent length. £28.00
88. Finca Montico Marques de Riscal Rueda 2009
A bright straw colour with hints of green. The typical aromas of Verdejo can be detected on the nose. Fennel, fine herbs, white flowers, pear and nectarine are all evident. The palate is fat and fresh with a round character and long finish. £36.00
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
89. Chardonnay Ironstone California 2005
Refreshing aromas of fresh green apples, citrus and tropical fruits. The palate has light citrus layers with fresh peaches that fill the mouth as soft vanilla and oak highlights linger. Mild acidity gives it a crisp to tart balance with a creamy medium-length finish. £33.00
90. Benton Lane Pinot Gris Oregon 2007
A great example of a crisp and bright style of Pinot Gris. Exhibiting aromas of asian pear, honeydew and citrus blossom, It is overtly fruity yet still complex for this wine variety. The flavours of tangy lime, comice pear and starfruit linger on the exceptionally long finish. £38.00
HALF BOTTLES
91. Frascati Superiore San Marco Lazio Italy 2009
Light straw yellow with a delicate lemon nose. A clean well balanced wine with hints of lemon, peach & honey. £12.00
92. Sauvignon Blanc Montes Curico Valley Chile 2010
Aromas of lime & grapefruit are surrounded by passionfruit notes. Crisp & juicy with lime, pear & herbal flavours in a delicate balance. £14.00
93. Sancerre Domaine Daniel Crochet Loire France 2009
Bright in colour, with gold highlights. A fine & elegant nose of pineapple & citrus fruits. The palate first reveals citrus fruit then sliced apple. £19.00
94. Riesling Trimbach Alsace France 2007
Elegant and classic with grapefruit and white peach on the nose fully integrated into a food-friendly structure. The drivers are minerality and a crisp lemony acid backbone leading in to a long finish. £21.00
95. Gewurztraminer Hugel Alsace France 2009
An explosion of orchard fruits & flowers softens into delicate aromas of may blossom and jasmine. The palate is opulent, slightly honeyed, but also refreshing and juicy. £27.00
