Available in the Dining Room or in the bar our list has been carefully chosen to reflect differing style, traditions, countries, budgets and tastes. Our list is constantly evolving as new wines become available and as vintages change. Your comments would be most welcome.
White wines
By the glass 175ml 250ml
Mezzora Pinot Grigio Garganega 2007 (
From the hills north of
Peter Lehmann Riesling 2006 (
From the Barossa, this is crisp, aromatic with lingering citrus (12.5%)
By the bottle
1. Mezzora Pinot Grigio Garganega 2007 (
From the hills north of
of its type (12.5%)
2. Three Choirs Willowbrook 2006 (
Finally, with a few false starts, English wine has truly come of age. Try this new wine
from Gloucestershire. Aromas of tropical fruit, sweet grapefruit and hints of citrus. A
clean and honeyed finish. (11%)
3. Pierre Sparr Alsace Pinot Blanc Reserve 2006 (France) 14.00
Fresh dry and soft fruit flavours of grape skin, pear and tangerine. (12.5%)
4. Peter Lehmann Riesling 2006 (
From the Barossa, this is crisp, aromatic with lingering citrus (12.5%)
5. Montes Sauvignon Blanc ‘Leyda’ 2005 Limited Selection (
Bright, modern and stylish with long lingering aromas of citrus and tropical fruit (13.5%)
6. Domaine du Petit Soumard Pouilly Fumé 2006 (France) 19.00
Crisp and refreshing from the
7. Chablis Premier Cru ‘Montmains’ 2005 (France) 22.50
For those occasions when only the best will do, try this classic, top of the range Chablis
from a well regarded property – rarely bettered (13%)
8. Grant Burge ‘Zerk’ Old Vine Semillon (60 year old vines) 2006 (
Complex, rich fruit flavours with excellent acidity and a citrus backbone. Spot tropical fruits:
guava and possibly vanilla. Soft, clean, fresh – smooth and creamy on the finish. (12%)
9. Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc Domaine du Château de Meursault 2004 (France) 20.50
This excellent white Burgundy, from a region renowned for its reds, delivers a delightful
‘peachy’ chardonnay with a crisp mineral edge.
10. Sancerre Clos des Bouffants 2006 (France) 18.00
Dry, fresh and well balanced, this full flavoured attractive wine is a constant favourite.
A superb compliment to any fish dish.
11. Jackson Estate Green Lip Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (New Zealand) 17.50
A mixture of dense tropical and citrus fruit, with hints of basil and spice leading to a wonderfully
textured palate full of fruit vibrancy, framed by mouth watering juicy acidity. (13%)
Red wines
By the glass 175ml 250ml
Glen Carlou Tortoise Hill Cabernet/Shiraz/Zinfandel 2005/6 (
Soft, round and smooth with aromas of chocolate, cinnamon and ripe berries (13.5%)
Côtes du Ventoux 2006 Jérôme Quiot (France) 3.40 4.40
From the
By the bottle
15. Glen Carlou Tortoise Hill Cabernet/Shiraz/Zinfandel 2005/6 (
Soft, round and smooth with aromas of chocolate, cinnamon and ripe berries (13.5%)
16. Côtes du Ventoux Jérôme Quiot 2006 (France) 13.00
From the
17. Château Nodoz 2003 Côtes de Bourg (France) 14.00
A silky, soft Bordeaux from a reputable Château. Fresh and bursting with spicy black
fruits with nice concentration & balance. (12.5%)
Magnum 25.50
18. Runnymede Island Pinot Noir Marlborough 2006 (
This pinot noir is almost erotic. Ripe black cherry. Gentle spices. Silky and lasting.
This wine is stored at 12º in our beer cellar (cooler and fresher than most reds) and
may take time to get! (13%)
19. Museum Real Reserva 2002 (
Rich, concentrated ripe berry fruit flavours are your introduction to this stunning new Rioja.
Deep cherry in colour, hints of chocolate, liquorice and spice, this exceptional wine is
well balanced with a long elegant finish (14%)
20. Montes Malbec Reserve 2006 (
Chilean wine at its best. This family grower produces consistently excellent wine (14%)
21. Peter Lehmann ‘The Futures’ Shiraz 2004 (
Classic Barossa
22. Château Fourcas Dumont Listrac 1999 (
Brilliant ruby red
black fruit jam. Soft, round with balanced tannins. (13%)
23. Beaune 1er Cru Domaine du Château de Meursault 2003 (France) 28.50
This stunning classic Pinot Noir is fresh on the nose and full of ripe fruits. Fine tannins. Elegant
structure. This delicate wine benefits from being stored in a slightly cooler cellar. (13%)
24. Château d’Angludet ‘Margaux’ 2002 (
A stylish, fragrant wine, this young vintage is drinking very well. It shows exceptional fruit
and is very impressive indeed. (13.5%)
25. Beaujolais Villages ‘Patriarche’ 2006 (
A fruity easy drinking wine produced in the better Northern part of the
from a family controlled vineyard
26. Château Cluzan AC Bordeaux 2005 (France) 14.00
Reputable producer making sound ‘classic’
good anytime drinking
27. Les Pagodes de Cos St Estèphe 1998 (
The second wine of Cos d’Estournel, well made, elegant and round. Only Merlot grapes
aged in new oak barrels go to make this delicious wine. It has brilliant fruit and is ready
for early drinking
28. Gigondas Pierre Aiguille – Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2006 (France) 20.50
Deep garnet in colour, this wine has simple cherry and wood notes on nose and palate and a
little tobacco and spice on the finish. A top example from the
29. Chianti Classico Riserva ~ Villa Cafaggio 2005 (
A high quality wine from this region. Excellent drinking.
30. Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon 2004/5 (
Big, robust this new Californian has layers of raspberry, plum and wild currant flavours,
balanced with firm tannins giving a long persistent finish.
31. Baron Phillipe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo 2003 (
From
balance of tannins. This is a full flavoured wine with a long lingering finish.
Please Note:
We will attempt to decant most of our red wines into decanters. It helps avoid the possibility of sediment or cloudiness in the glass and, in many cases, will allow the wine to improve. If you would prefer us not to,
please let us know.
Rosé wines
By the glass 175ml 250ml
Peter Lehmann ‘Weighbridge’ Rosé 2007 (
Vibrant pink this 100% cabernet sauvignon is full of fresh berries with a clean finish.
By the bottle
32. Peter Lehmann ‘Weighbridge’ Rosé 2007 (
Rose petals and aromas of raspberries on the nose. Deliciously crisp, with delightful
flavours of freshly picked summer berries, and a superbly clean finish.
33. Domaine Houchart Rosé ‘Sainte Victoire’ 2006 (
Light pink colour with lovely flavours of strawberry, raspberry, white peach and
hints of almond (13.5%)
Sparkling wines & Champagne
35. Prosecco Colli Trevigiani Frizzante (
A soft, elegant and slightly sparkling aperitif, full of the flavour and aroma of
fresh grapes. (11%)
36. Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV Champagne (France) 25.50
With a significant percentage of Pinot Noir this fine champagne is full of summer
flowers and citrus fruits. (12%)
37. Pol Roger White Foil NV Champagne (France) 34.50
A personal favourite this is full flavoured, creamy and fresh. (12%)
38. Bollinger Special Cuvée NV (France) 42.50
Full, dry, slightly oaky with citrus orange notes. Good acidity and a long elegant finish. (12%)
Dessert wines
41. Hollick ‘The Nectar’ Botrytis Riesling 2005 (
Aromas of lime, grapefruit, apricot, honey and mandarin 37.5cl (13%)
42. Château de la Peyrade NV Muscat de Frontignan 9.50
This delicious Muscat wine, deep golden in colour with intense aromas of lychee, honey and
hints of orange is rich, full flavoured and delightfully sticky! 35.5cl
Also available by the glass (125ml) 3.80
Bottled Beer, Cider & Mineral Water
Master Brew Bitter 500ml (4%) 2.80
Whitstable Bay Organic Bitter 500ml (4.5%) 3.20
Spitfire Premium Kentish Ale 500ml (4.5%) 3.20
Bishops Finger 500ml (5.4%) 3.20
Strathmore Mineral Water Still or Sparkling (1 litre) 2.80