| WHITE WINES | |||||
| Australia | 1 | Hardy's Oomoo Un-oaked Chardonnay 2005 - McLaren Vale | E26.50 | ||
| Elegant fresh peach with citrus tones | |||||
| Australia | 2 | Hardys 'The Riddle'Chardonnay Semillon 2007 - SE Australia | E24.50 | ||
| Beautifully integrated fruit salad flavours characterise this well balanced wine, with ripe peaches and citrus marmalade to the fore. It is exceptionally smooth with a long finish | |||||
| Italy | 3 | Gregoris Pinot Grigio 2007 - Veneto | E24.50 | ||
| Rich intensity of white flowers and soft fruit with racy acidity and substantial finish | |||||
| Chile | 4 | Castillo De Molina Chardonnay Reserva 2008 - Molina | E27.50 | ||
| Notes of toasted oak and butter, full bodied accompanied by medium acidity that finished gently with a mouthful of fruit | |||||
| New Zealand | 5 | Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - Marlborough | E27.50 | ||
| Fresh, sherbert tropical fruits with long finish | |||||
| France | 6 | Pouilly Fume de Ladoucette 2005 - Loire | E41.00 | ||
| Pleasant and lively, tempered by a fruity roundness with notes of pear, green apples and citrus fruit. The finish brings to mind a pleasant lemony freshness | |||||
| France | 7 | Chateau De La Cassemichere | E24.50 | ||
| Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2005 - Loire | |||||
| This Chateau produces top quality Muscadet which has excellent freshness, good levels of fruits with a clean finish | |||||
| New Zealand | 8 | Muddy Water Dry Riesling 2007 - Waipara | E29.50 | ||
| Stylish, fresh, zippy apple fruit with a lovely exotic touch of spice and nervy stewed apples | |||||
| France | 9 | Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy Sancerre 2007 - Loire | E31.00 | ||
| Stunning ripe, zesty citrus fruit with long, clean finish | |||||
| France | 10 | Hamelin Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy' 2006 - Burgundy | E37.50 | ||
| Supple fruits with an integrated, flinty backbone | |||||
| France | 11 | Guerrin Saint Veran Cuvee Prestige 2005 - Burgundy | E31.50 | ||
| Impeccable made Burgundy. Refined fruits with very subtle toasty influences and a lovely citric minerality throughout. Delicious with roast chicken or fuller fish dishes | |||||
| South Africa | 12 | Waterford 'Pecan Stream' Chenin Blanc 2006 - Stellenbosch | E27.50 | ||
| Hint of lemon freshness followed by broad, clean finish | |||||
| Spain | 13 | Marques de Caceres Barrel Fermented 2006 - Rioja | E24.50 | ||
| Fresh and Lively on the nose with a depth of exotic, citrus fruit and touch of vanilla. Diversity of flavours gives a good depth and marry well with the sweet complexity of refined oak. | |||||
| ROSE WINES | |||||
| France | 14 | Goulaine Rose d'Anjou 2007 - Loire | E27.50 | ||
| Medium dry, fruity and refreshing | |||||
| RED WINES | |||||
| Australia | 15 | Hardy's Oomoo Shiraz - SE Australia | E27.50 | ||
| This wine displays hints of spices, oak and dense forest fruits on the nose. The palate is smooth and full of ripe, juicy plum and cherry flavours with hints of liquorice and dark chocolate. This shiraz has a good length and ends with a lovely, almost savoury dry finish | |||||
| Australia | 16 | Hardys 'The Riddle' Shiraz Cabernet 2007 - SE Australia | E24.50 | ||
| This is a well made medium bodied wine with typical fresh fruit character of Shiraz and Cabernet-blackcurrant, plum and cherries. It is soft, smooth and easy drinking | |||||
| France | 17 | Brouilly "La Fantaisie" 2007 - Burgundy | E27.50 | ||
| Beautiful hint of red fruit like raspberry and blackcurrants, and a touch of spices that gives a fresh palate | |||||
| France | 18 | Voilot Pinot Noir 2006 - Burgundy | E34.50 | ||
| A very appealing, seductive young Burgundy. Smooth, rich, ripe blackberry and blackcurrant fruits, a lovely purity of flavour and excellent length | |||||
| Spain | 19 | Marques de Caceres Reserva 2004 - Rioja | E34.50 | ||
| Dark ruby red colour. Dense bouquet of tobacco and spice. On the palate where mature fruit flavours give to a touch of roasted coffee, chocolate and sweet spice. | |||||
| France | 20 | Domaine Saladin Cotes du Rhone Cuvee "Paul" 2006/07 - Rhone Valley | E32.00 | ||
| A smooth all-rounder with plump black fruits, figs, coffee and loads of peppery spice. Tannins are supple and easy, and the wine finishes long and smooth | |||||
| France | 21 | Chateau Haut Belian Cuvee Prestige 2005 - Bordeaux | E32.00 | ||
| Soft, supple, ripe plums and cherries with light tannins - good easy-drinking Bordeaux with a nice purity of fruit | |||||
| France | 22 | Fleurie Domaine de Poncereau - Louis Jadot 2006 - Burgundy | E33.00 | ||
| This single estate Fleurie made from the Gamay grape has typical raspberry fruit flavours with a medium body and good finish | |||||
| France | 23 | La Chenade Lalande de Pomerol 2004/2006 - Bordeaux | E47.00 | ||
| Made by superstar winemaker Denis Durantou of E300 a bottle Pamerol I'Eglise Clint fame, this 100% Merlot cuvee is plump and Supple with a nice sheen of oak ageing. | |||||
| France | 24 | Chateauneuf Du Pape La Bernardine 2005 - Rhone | E39.00 | ||
| Rich, powerful, full bodied generous wine with excellent finish and a hint of spice | |||||
| Italy | 25 | Aldo Degani Valpolicella Classico 2007 - Veneto | E31.50 | ||
| Fresh bright cherry fruit with a lingering smoky finish | |||||
| Italy | 26 | Peppoli Chianti Classico Antinori 2005 - Antinori | E27.00 | ||
| This is a new, modern style of Chianti Classico. Lighter and more fragrant with well balanced fruit and a good structure | |||||
| Chile | 27 | Castillo De Molina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2007 - Molina | E27.50 | ||
| Prominent notes of red fruit, cherries and berries, with hint of spices, with soft notes of toast, vanilla and cedar | |||||
| Argentina | 28 | Catena Alamos Malbec 2006 - Mendoza | E30.50 | ||
| Chocolate and mocha fruits with a light oak ageing | |||||
| CHAMPAGNES & DESSERT WINE | |||||
| CHAMPAGNE | |||||
| France | 30 | Moet & Chandon NV Snipe - Champagne | E16.00 | ||
| Classic biscuity flavour, extra dry finish | |||||
| France | 31 | Moet & Chandon NV - Champagne | E64.50 | ||
| Classic biscuity flavour, extra dry finish | |||||
| France | 32 | Veuve Clicquot Vintage 1999 - Champagne | E109.50 | ||
| Rich, yeasty and full bodied. Complex and very intense | |||||
| SPARKLING WINE | |||||
| Italy | 34 | La Riva Dei Frati Prosecco NV - Veneto | E34.50 | ||
| Refreshing light fresh pear drop fruit with crisp dry finish. | |||||
| DESSERT WINE | |||||
| South Africa | 35 | Paul Cluver Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 05 - Stellelbosch | E27.00 | ||
| Dessert Wine of the Year 2006 Best of Wine in Ireland. A scintillating wine with amazing botrytis, peach, Muscat and pepper notes, sumptuous fruit, refined with a marvellous whistle clean finish. | |||||
| RESERVE SELECTION | |||||
| RED | |||||
| France | 36 | Chateau Lynch Bages, Pauillac 2004 | E89.50 | ||
| Bordeaux | Elegant, medium bodied and broad in the mouth, there is plenty of dark cassis and blackcurrant fruit mix with fine tannins, a touch of spice and a smooth finish. | ||||
| France | 37 | Mugneret-Gibourg Vosne Romanee 2004 | E66.50 | ||
| Burgundy | A silky combination of classic Pinot Noir purity and freshness with black fruits and a hint of spices on a palate and a smooth, refined finish | ||||
| Italy | 38 | Boroli Barolo 2000 | E54.50 | ||
| Piedmont | Sleek, modern style of Barolo from a highly regarded producer. Soft tannins and ripe, supple fruit make this approachable now. | ||||
| Australia | 39 | Henschke Lenswood Abbots Prayer Merlot 2003 | E84.50 | ||
| Barossa Valley | From Australia's most iconic producer, this is rich and luscious with dark plumy fruits and a smooth, creamy rich palate and fine tannins. Beautifully balanced and a joy to drink. | ||||
| WHITE | |||||
| France | 40 | Darviot Perrin Meursault 'Tessons' 2004 | E56.50 | ||
| Burgundy | Classic textbook Burgundy from a very sought-after producer. Lightly oaked, yet perfect fruit and long finish. Outstanding. | ||||
| France | 41 | Philippe Chavy Puligny Montrachet 2006 | E57.50 | ||
| Burgundy | Up and coming superstar in Puligny, this is rich with ample fruit, yet a great streak of firm minerality and long finish. | ||||
| HOUSE WINES | |||||
| WHITE WINES | |||||
| France | 42 | Terre d'Azur Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - Languedoc | E4.50 (glass) | E21.50 | |
| Vibrant and fresh, its aromas evoke tropical fruits and fresh herbs | |||||
| Chile | 43 | Urmeneta Chardonnay 2006/07 - Central Valley | E4.50 (glass) | E21.50 | |
| Soft, mellow fruits with a hint of oak | |||||
| RED WINES | |||||
| France | 44 | Terre d'Azur Merlot 2006 - Languedoc | E4.50 (glass) | E21.50 | |
| Smooth, plump, plumy fruit with a spicy touch and a lovely soft finish. Great easy-drinking wine | |||||
| Chile | 45 | Urmeneta Cabernet Sauvignon 2006/07 - Central Valley | E4.50 (glass) | E21.50 | |
| Blackcurrant fruit wrapped in well integrated oak | |||||
| HALF BOTTLES | |||||
| WHITE WINES | |||||
| Chile | 46 | Gato Negro Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - Central Valley | E12.00 | ||
| Fresh, tropical fruit aromas leading to crisp citrus flavours with and a vivid and pleasant finish | |||||
| France | 47 | Macon Lugny , Louis Jadot 2005 - Burgundy | E14.50 | ||
| Macon Lugny is a beautifully lively, fresh wine and can be distinguished by its aromas of apple and white flowers with hints of lemon. Perfect with fish and chicken dishes | |||||
| France | 48 | Bouchard Ainé Chablis 2006 - Chablis | E18.50 | ||
| Clean fruit with minerally backbone | |||||
| RED WINES | |||||
| Chile | 49 | Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Central Valley | E12.00 | ||
| Juicy, soft dark medium-bodied fruits with gentle oak ageing and a silky smoothness to the finish | |||||
| Italy | 51 | Peppoli Chianti Classico Antinori 2003/04/05 - Tuscany | E16.00 | ||
| This is a new, modern style of Chianti Classico Lighter and more fragrant with well balanced fruit and a good structure | |||||
| France | 52 | Fleurie Domaine de Poncereau-Louis Jadot 2005 - Burgundy | E17.00 | ||
| This single estate Fleurie made from the Gamay grape has typical raspberry fruit flavours with a medium body and good finish |