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Tasting wines
1. Lebrun Pouilly-Fume
Classic and classy Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Vines of average 25 years old, controlled yields and a mixture of predominantly (70%) flint soils. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with 6 months aging on the lees. Mineral laden and with the tell-tale discreet style of Pouilly wines, clay soils bring a soft and supple element to the smoky and rounded spices that trip above the fleshy white and tropical fruits.
125ml - £7.00
175ml - £9.00
Bottle - Retail £21.00, Drink in £29.00
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.
125ml - £9.00
175ml - £12.00
Bottle - Retail £27.50, Drink in £32.50
3. Celler Alimara Llumi Rosat
Stewed strawberry with hints of Valencian orange and candied fruits. This wine is excellent as an aperitif, or served with grilled chicken, crab salad, or grilled tuna. Or it would make an interesting pairing with sushi and vegetable dishes such as ratatouille.
125ml - £6.00
175ml - £8.00
Bottle - Retail £16.50, Drink in £21.50
4. Alpha Box & Dice Golden Mullet Fury Semillon Viognier
Golden Mullet Fury, the co-fermented, skin contact white wine (Orange wine) has become a hallmark of AB&D wines. This vintage gives a more palatable approach to skin contact white wine from previous vintages, without surrendering its character or funk. It’s a blonde bombshell of capsicum, guava and butterscotch on the nose with waxy, textured, almond, spicy and rich flavours throughout your mouth. Orange wine that's actually worth all the hype!
125ml - £8.50
175ml - £11.00
Bottle - Retail £25.00, Drink in £30.00
5. Strange Kompanjie Cinsault
The nose is alluringly bright with aromas of fresh strawberry, juicy cherry and crunchy red fruit. The palate reflects these with vibrant, tangy berry fruit, fresh acidity and gently mineral notes which marry together with delicate finesse.
Great lightly chilled with Mediterranean dishes, chargrilled veg, pan fried shrimp or Asian inspired dishes.
125ml - £5.00
175ml - £6.50
Bottle - Retail £14.00 Drink in £19.00
6. Bodega De Bardos Clea Crianza
Tannat is a thick-skinned black grape originated from the Basque region that makes dense, rustic and powerful red wine. This particular wine is “sans soufre” meaning “no sulfur”. Deep ruby ​​in colour. Dense and concentrated on the nose with red plum, bramble, blackcurrant, licorice, sweet spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg) and oak characters such as toast and wood smoke. Full-bodied on the palate with sun-dried black fruits (blackberry), plum and firm tannin. Subtle wood smoke and cedar on the finish.
125ml - £7.00
175ml - £9.00
Bottle - Retail £19.50 Drink in £24.50
7. Lionel Osmin Tannat Sans Soufre
Tannat is a thick-skinned black grape originated from the Basque region that makes dense, rustic and powerful red wine. This particular wine is “sans soufre” meaning “no sulfur”. Deep ruby ​​in colour. Dense and concentrated on the nose with red plum, bramble, blackcurrant, licorice, sweet spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg) and oak characters such as toast and wood smoke. Full-bodied on the palate with sun-dried black fruits (blackberry), plum and firm tannin. Subtle wood smoke and cedar on the finish.
125ml - £7.00
175ml - £9.00
Bottle - Retail £24.50, Drink in £29.50
8. Baglio Gibellina, Upassimento
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
Bottle - Retail £15.00, Drink in £20.00
WINE FLIGHTS
Try a guided tasting of any four of the above wines for £12
Just ask!
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.