White Wines

 

White Wine

France

21

2009

Macon-Villages Chateau de Mirande

£19.95

   

Very good fresh clean wine from this underrated region, touches of citrus and a lovely peach fruit finish

 

22

2010

Pinot Blanc, Klevner, Hunawihr

£16.95

   

Lovely dry wine lifted with floral aromas and nice hints of apricot.

 

23

2008

Pinot Gris, "Le Fromenteau" Josmeyer

£29

   

Pure grape flavours of honey and spice, with a dry and complex finish.

 

28

2009

Chablis, Domaine Homelin

£24.30

   

Everything you would expect from a Chablis. Steely, yet with an underlying richness and a good minerally finish.

 
 

29

2003

Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru les Champ Gains Michel Bouzereau

£57

   

A very good single vineyard wine. Ready full enjoyment. Has classic refined character. Slightly nutty and beautifully balanced

 

30

1995

Puligny Montrachet Domaine Carillon

£110

   

Louis Carillon is probably the undisputed king of Burgundy. His quality is outstanding. This 15 year old is still as fresh as a daisy. Very clean with wonderful layer upon layer of extraordinary complexity

 

32

2007

Condrieu, Les Cassines, Paul Jaboulet Anie.

£51

   

From a very fine winemaking tradition, this fabled wine , made from viognier grapes has a delicate but vivid violet perfume, rich concentrated refined palate of peach & apricot Lingers forever!

 

34

2010

Roussanne, La Croix Gratiot

£15.75

   

Lovely rich ripe dry wine.

 

35

2010

Sancerre, Nicholas Girard

£27

   

Fine aromatic Sancerre with great intensity from this impressive domaine.

 

36

2010

Sauvignon Blanc, Des Corbillierres. Touraine

£16.60

   

Crisp fresh mineral line runs through this excellent Sauvignon Blanc

 

37

2009

Picpoul La Cote Flamanc

£18.95

   

Packed with delicious south of France flavours

 

 

 

Italy White

162

2009

Moscato d’Asti, Contero

£21.30

   

Delicious slightly sparkling wine. Low alcohol, deliciously sweet and invigorating goes with almost anything from pate to puddings!

 

 

38

2010

Pinot Grigio, Borgo dei Vassalli

£17.90

   

Nice classic style Pinot Grigio with an aromatic perfume and attractive ripe fruit.

 

42

2010

Pecorino, Gran Sasso

£19.20

   

A lovely dry tangy wine from this rare grape. A lovely smoky hint, savoury texture and delightful finish lifted with good acidity

 

 

44

2009

Soave Classico, Pieropan

£20

   

The Rolls Royce of Soave. See ½ bottles as well

 

Germany White

49

 

House Medium Piesporter Michelsberg, Brader

£14.60

   

Fresh medium house wine, floral aromas and a zesty finish.

 

 

50

2009

Riesling "Crest"Trocken, Schloss Vollrads

£19.25

   

Pure dry Riesling flavours and super smooth rich wine!

 

52

2002

Riesling, Auslese, Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg

£45

   

This is one of the best estates in Germany. Excellent vintage and it shows. Lovely ripe hint of medium sweetness balanced with perfect levels of acidity. Rich & concentrated with lovely, very long honeyed finish

 

54

Nahe

2005

Riesling, Auslese, Monzigen Halenberg,

Emrich-Schönleber

£56

   

This is about as good as it gets It has a lovely lift of sweetness,. touch more than the Spatlese and again with sparkling acidity. Ripe apricots and white peach sing through. Outstanding!

 

Australia White

56

2010

Semillon, Watervale. Mount Horrocks

£28

   

The fine Stephanie Toole is a remarkable winemaker. From novice to word class in 10 years. This is possibly Australia’s best Semillon. Elegant with a creamy apple touch and superb length

 

 

57

2009

Airstrip Mitchelton

£25.80

   

An intense wine from a gorgeous blend of Marsanne, Viognier and Roussanne grapes. This is the hallowed blend which goes into white hermitage. A circus of aromas of citrus,marmalade & honey. Bags of tropical fruit with zesty acidity and hints of vanilla.

 

 

 

 

 

 

58

2008

Clonakilla, Viognier

£49

   

Tim Kirk has transferred his academiclife to his family vineyard. In doing so he has brought it to very hiogh acclaim. This grape flourishes in his hands. Nowhere in the world outside the Rhone can anyone touch this. Classic full body, pear, ginger and honeysuckle. It has a silky texture and lovely refreshing acidity.

 

60

2009

Chardonnay, Allanmere ‘Durham’

£23

   

In the fiercely hot Hunter Valley, the wines can be very fat and flabby. This is definitely not. Big and bold it is, but with peaches & cream, nuts and toasty and a slap of zest, it’s really a smacker

 

 

61

2010

Margaret River White, Vanya Cullen

£22

   

Fresh Redcurrants, a touch of apricots, and a raspingly fresh finish, I do wish I could persuade you to take more of this excellent wine from one of Australia leading winemakers

 

New Zealand White

63

2010

Pinot Gris, Kim Crawford

£19.50

   

A lively and vibrant nose gives way to a rich and exotic palate.

 

64

2010

Sauvignon Blanc, Huia

£22.90

   

Refreshing change from usual Marlborough style. Crisp, green & grassy in the Sancerre style.

 

65

2009

Sauvignon Blanc, Greenstone Point

£20.70

   

Quite rich and tropical for a Sauvignon Blanc, but all the intense green fruits and grassyness are all there.

 

USA White

70

2007

Chardonnay, Marmesa Vineyards

£20.75

   

Unoaked and fresh with delightful honey finish. Great tropical fruit and such a good wine for a bargain price.

 

 

71

2009

Arneis, Seghesio

£31.30

   

Little know Italian grape grown in Russian River Valley. Hint of Eucalyptus and lemon with a lovely cooked apple and pear hint. Long floral finish. A very serious bottle of wine

 

Chile White

74

2009

Chardonnay, ‘Antiguas Reservas’ Cousino Macul

£18

   

Perfectly ripe fruit, some new French Oak and voila! Another great value chardonnay from this historic winery

 

South Africa White

 

76

2010

Chenin Blanc, Sangoma

£17

   

A terrific value apple fresh and delicious zingy finish

 

 

77

2010

Chardonnay, Journey’s End

£28.70

   

This younger sibling of the brilliant "Destination" still shows how far this country has come in wine terms. Ripe fruit give delicious body with acidity. A touch of oak to give this lovely full flavour.

 

78

2010

Springfield Estates, Sauvignon Blanc

£22

   

Very good style and has become a favourite of this cult winery in South Africa. Consistently good. very fresh with zippy clean acidity, good tropical fruit and excellent long finish