The Wines
We choose our wines from mostly small producers, who are committed to the highest quality. Hence you will see very few, if any, of our wines in high street shops or supermarkets.
We also like to choose wines from regions that are not always the most widely known - we try and avoid the obvious! Having said that, we do have several examples of the best known wines from France, in particular, Sancerre, Fleurie and Chablis; but each of these has been carefully selected to be a fine example of their region.
Though we list wines from most of the main wine-producing countries, if we have a particular favourite it is Italy, where the enormous diversity of climate, soil and grape variety gives a fascinating scope for interesting and delightful choices - and at very reasonable prices. We would encourage you to try our Italian range - you will not regret it!
Below are the House wines which we do by the glass and bottle. We also have an extensive wine list ranging from the European continent to the New World.
House Wines by the Bottle & Glass
| (glass is equivalent to 1/4 of a bottle) | ||
WHITE |
Glass | Bottle |
| TREBBIANO POGGIO DELLA QUERCIA Rubicone, Contri 2008 11% ABV Dry with a fruity and upfront bouquet and a fresh citrus finish. |
£.3.50 | £13.50 |
| VERDICCHIO CLASSICO Casal dei Cavalieri, Umani Ronchi 2007 13% ABV Delicately fragrant bouquet with a soft palate with a citrus rind and hazelnut aftertaste. |
£4.10 | £16.50 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC De Gras (Chile) 2008 13% ABV Exotic fruit character with crisp acidity and lingering fresh fruit to finish. |
£4.40 | £17.50 |
| PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE IGT Veritiere 2008 12% ABV Flavours of fresh peaches and lemons and a delicate, nutty finish. |
£4.60 | £18.00 |
| PICPOUL DE PINET Domaine Roquemoliere 2007/08 12.5% ABV The wine is crisp, light and aromatic with remarkable freshness on the palate. |
£4.80 | £19.00 |
| BIANCO RUEDA Marques de Riscal 2008 12.5% ABV Pleasant aromas of blossom and herbs, a fresh and fragrant supple palate. |
£4.90 | £19.50 |
| LA SEGRATA BIANCO Planteta, Sicily 2007 13% ABV A stunning blend of indigenous Sicilian grapes with the addition of some Chardonnay. |
£5.50 | £23.00 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC, Mansion House Bay 2008 13% ABV Powerful, gooseberry aromas in this classic Kiwi Sauvignon. |
£7.00 | £27.00 |
| ROSE | ||
| GARNACHA ROSE, Campo Nuevo 2008 12.5% ABV Youthful, fresh and medium bodied with a crisp, fruity character and clean finish. |
£3.90 | £14.50 |
| DE GRAS ROSE, Colchagua Valley (Chilli) 2008 13% ABV A full palate of pink grapefruit, pomengranate and honey with a hint of spiciness from the Zinfandel grape. |
£4.40 | £17.50 |
| RED | ||
| SANGIOVESE POGGIO DELLA QUERCIA Rubicone, Contri 2007 11% ABV Fruity and easy to drink with good structure and a nice, rounded finish. |
£3.50 | £13.50 |
| PINOTAGE Man Vintner (South Africa) 2007/08 14% ABV Bold and juicy with red berry fruit flavours and a touch of sweet oak spice. |
£4.20 | £16.50 |
| MERLOT De Gras (Chile) 2007/08 14% ABV Mouthfilling ripe raspberries, blackcurrants and bitter chocolate with good depth. |
£4.60 | £18.00 |
| COTES DU VENTOUX LES BOUDALLES, Brusset 2008 13% ABV Brusset is one of the top Rhone producers and this wine has all the great characteristics of this great area. |
£4.80 | £18.50 |
| RIOJA TEMPRANILLO Marques de la Concordia 2006 13.5% ABV We have considerably upgraded our House Rioja and this has been very well received. |
£4.60 | £18.00 |
| LA SEGRATA ROSSO Planeta, Sicily 2007 13.5% ABV An elegant mouthful of crunchily textured, ripe berry fruit, redcurrants and spices. |
£5.30 | £21.00 |
| CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Intriga 2006 14.5% ABV This robust powerhouse from Chile delivers delicious and chocolate and coffee flavours. A perfect match for any hearty meat feast. |
£8.00 | £32.00 |
| SPARKLING | Flute | Bottle |
| BRUT DI PINOT NERO ROSE Ruggeri NV 12% ABV Sparkling rose with ripe cranberry fruit intensity and a deliciously crisp finish. |
£6.50 | £25.00 |
| BRUT GRANDE RESERVE PREMIER CRU, GOBILLARD NV 12% ABV Elegant nose of citrus blossom, a palate of greengages and honey with a long finish. |
£8.50 | £34.50 |
