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Tasting wines

1. Two Rivers Juliet Marlborough Riesling

100% Riesling, handpicked fruit from the Brookby Hill & Jomara vineyards in the Southern Valleys, loess over clay soil, in organic conversion since 2020, medium dry style (24g/l RS), unoaked.

Aromas of Kaffir lime, lemon and Jasmine blossom are mixed with hazelnuts and a touch of spice. The palate is bright and pure with a beautiful grainy texture, honeysuckle, and ripe citrus flavours. This waxy textured riesling has great concentration and a lovely balance of sweetness and mouth-watering acidity. 

Partially whole bunch pressed and then fermented cool in stainless steel. The fermentation was stopped when the sweetness and acidity were in perfect balance. The wine then rested on fine lees for two months to gain texture and palate weight.

125ml - £7.00

175ml - £9.00

250ml - £11.00

Bottle - Retail £19.00, Drink in £24.00

2. Freedom of the Press Pinot Gris

The palate is elegant: a hint of emerging honey (will develop in bottle), some mineral, balanced by a fine citrus acidity, spice and a long finish. It is a wine that is drinking well now and will keep for a year or two developing more mid palate complexity. 

The 2020 vintage of this wine was extremely popular and sold quickly. This vintage shares many characteristics, but reflects the condition of ‘21, producing a more elegant wine.

125ml - £9.00

175ml - £12.00

250ml - £16.00

Bottle - Retail £27.50, Drink in £32.50

3. Freedom of the Press Chardonnay

A classic chardonnay from a ripe vintage. A lovely gold colour, with notes of wild flowers, tangerine, citrus, stone and honey. It has a light buttery quality that comes with gentle oak ageing in mellow old barrels, lees contact, and malolactic fermentation. It has great texture on the palate, and the alcohol of 13% is just the right body to hang the flavours on. Decent - but not overbearing - acidity makes it a good food match, and a wine to age.

125ml - £11.00

175ml - £14.00

250ml - £17.00

Bottle - Retail £33.50 Drink in £38.50

4. Sensale Orange

This style is nowadays referred to as an 'orange' wine and is made by allowing the grapes to macerate on their skins as in red wine making. The result is a wine full of extra layers and complexity. This Sicilian example is made primarily from the indigenous grape Cataratto. With a deep colour, this has dried apricot flavours.

125ml - £5.50

175ml - £7.00

250ml - £10.00

Bottle - Retail £16.50 Drink in £21.50

5. Hanewald-Schwerdt Spatburgunder

This is a delicious expression of Pinot Noir. Bright strawberry and cherry notes lead the way with some delicious savoury character and good minerality. With intense flavours and a light-medium body this is designed to be drunk easily and could be served with pigeon or duck, but also pairs well with mushroom based dishes.

125ml - £7.50

175ml - £10.50

250ml - £12.50

Bottle - Retail £22.00 Drink in £27.00

6. Domaine Laurens Pierre Rouges Marcillac

Established in 1975 on the steep slopes of Clairvaux in the heart of the Marcillac appellation, Domaine Laurens team of the brothers Gilbert and Michel, produce reds, whites and rose over 21 hectares of land, practising sustainable agriculture.

A delightful colour with ruby highlights. The aromas is of red fruits and blackcurrants with a spicy aftertaste.

The wine is very fruity with smooth tannins in evidence. Very characteristic of Marcillac.

125ml - £7.00

175ml - £9.00

250ml - £11.00

Bottle - Retail £19.50 Drink in £24.50

7. Boutinot Cairanne 'les Six'

Southern Rhone appellation, a great alternative to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, rich and full bodied, with mixed berry fruit and spice

125ml - £7.00

175ml - £9.00

250ml - £11.00

Bottle - Retail £22, Drink in £27

8. Baglio Gibellina, SOGNO DEL SUD ORGANIC NERO D'AVOLA, DOC, SICILY, ITALY

Deep ruby-red and violet flecks. Intense nose of pomegranate and wild strawberries and hints of red berry fruits. Soft and velvety, full bodied with smooth and sweet tannins.

125ml - £5.50

175ml - £7.50

250ml - £10.00

Bottle - Retail £16.00, Drink in £21.00

WINE FLIGHTS

Try a guided tasting of any four of the above wines for £12

Just ask!

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HOUSE WINES ON TAP

125ml: £5.00

175ml: £6.50

250ml: £8.50

500ml (carafe): £16.00

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CAbernet Merlot - South Africa

Fresh red fruit, cassis and dark fruit with an undertone of sweet spices and dark chocolate.

Dolcetto - italy

This is a fantastic value for money considering the age! Lovely savoury and spicy aromas, with a red fruited core.

Glea Frizzante - Italy

intense, complex, fine, fruity and fragrant. Perfect as an aperitif.

Vino Rosado - italy

Red berry and floral aromas. Lively on the palate with ripe strawberry and raspberry notes.

Cortese - ITALy

Fresh, tropical-tinged aromas leap from the glass, and there's depth and structure underpinned by clean, crisp acidity.

Grüner Veltliner- Austria

bright citrus fruit on the lemon and lime end of the spectrum, though notes of grapefruit and apricot.

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