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SPARKLING WINES AND CHAMPAGNE
1. DO Cava, Petit Albet i Noya, Brut Organic Spain
1R. Cava, Juvé & Camps, Rosado
Just the perfect all-round, aproachable ‘bubbly’, not overly dry but lots of fruit and a soft mousse. Bottle £23.00, 125ml glass £4.102 . IGT Prosecco Frizzante – Az. Agr. Cantine Giol. Organic Italy
Brand-new prosecco with refreshing citrus fruits all wrapped up in a gentle spritz. Bottle £20.00, 125ml glass £3.703. Carte Noir Champagne Jean-Paul Deville Brut, Verzy N.V. France
This estate has 15 hectares of grand cru vines in Verzy, the 80% Pinot Noir Carte Noire is elegant and refined, rich yet zingy - beautiful glass of fizz! Bottle £43.00, ½ Bottle £24.00, 125ml glass £7.604. Vilmart & Cie,Grande Réserve, Rilly-La-Montagne Rilly N.V. Organic France
Organic and Biodynamic vineyard producing a delicious Champagne with a light, fine mousse. Bottle £49.005. Taittinger, Brut - Reims N.V. France
The Traddocks favourite Champagne, elegant and classy. Bottle £60.006. Taittinger, Prestige Rosé - Reims N.V. France
Raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry flavours for a beautiful salmon pink wine. Bottle £72.00* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **
WHITE WINES
7. Viognier, Trivento, Mendoza – 2007/8 Argentina
Off-dry and lightly aromatic, a most pleasant and interesting wine. This wine is produced in the Argentine operation of Chile’s largest winery Concha y Toro. Bottle £15.50, 175ml glass £4.008. Chardonnay/Xarel.lo, Albert I Noya, Penedes Organic - 2009 Spain
Everyone has tasted Chardonnay before but the impact of the indigenous Xarel.lo makes this an altogether different wine-drinking experience. It’s zipper and much more invigorating - unoaked, light, fresh with a soft , round finish. Bottle £16.50 175ml glass £4.1010. Chardonnay, Novas, Emiliana Organic - 2006 Chile
Established in 1850, the Carmen estate is the oldest in Chile. A state of the art winery with this experience is a great combination, making great wines. Bottle £16.90, 175ml glass £4.3011 . VDP des Cotes de Gascogne, Domaine Pajot. Organic - 2007/8 France
Damien Barreau is the owner & winemaker at Domaine Pajot and he loves to talk about the ‘l’ete de la Saint Martin’ which is the name of the mild, warm Autumns that they often enjoy. It’s the perfect weather for the Gros-Manseng grapes to sit on the vines that bit longer and to increase their sugar levels to help make this lightly sweet white wine. A great aperitif, or for those that don’t like dry white wine. Bottle £16.50, 175ml glass £4.4012. Sauvignon Blanc, Casa Azul, Central Valley - 2009 France
Sauvignon Blanc at this price never tasted so good - crisp, lean, intensley aromatic and very quaffable. It’s easy to order the second bottle! Bottle £17.00, 175ml glass £4.4013. Picpoul de Pinet, Le Croix Gratiot Coteaux de Languedoc – 2009 France
You may not know it, but the Picpoul grape is the grape of the area. Flavoursome and dry, but not acidic Bottle £18.0014. Pinot Grigio, DOC, Desmonta - 2008 Italy
Lovely, fresh, sappy Pinot Grigio with an abundance of soft citrus and peach fruit characters. Bottle £18.00 175ml glass £4.5016. Riesling, Wakefield, Clare Valley - 2008/9 Australia
The Australian’s ferment their Riesling’s dry which produces wines of great character and delicacy, wonderful fruity nose and complexity. Bottle £19.50
17. Soave Castelcerino Filippi. Organic /Biodynamic - Veneto 2006 Italy
Soave is a wine coming back into vogue & Filippi is a small artisan producer based in one of the finest sub zones in the area ‘Castelcerino’ . This is un-oaked, very fresh & sappy with citrus, flowers and minerals to the fore & almonds on the back palate.
Bottle £22.00
18 . Mâcon-Lugny, Les Genièvres, Louis Latour - Burgundy 2007/08 France
Single vineyard Mâcon from one of the most famous names in France. Bottle £22.0019. Chardonnay, Gisborne, Milton Vineyards. Organic - 2007/08 New Zealand
From the East Coast region of Gisborne, New Zealand. The first city in the world to see the sun. Both organic and biodynamic principles are used in producing this delicate balance of acidity, oak and fruit. Bottle £23.5020. San Patrignano Aulente Bianco. Organic - 2008 Italy
San Patrignano are the world’s largest self-funded community which re-habilitates recovering drug users. Their wines are some of Romagna’s finest, with this crisp fresh white having nuances typical of Sauvignon with some of Chardonnay’s rounded overtones of green apple, grapefruit and elderberry. Bottle £24.0021. Pinot Blanc, Les Princes Abbes, Domaine Schlumberger. Organic - 2006/7 France
Domaine Schlumberger produces wines with good depth of flavour. This dry, rich and flavoursome Alsation winethat is neither sharp nor acidic Bottle £26.0022. Gavi Di Gavi Morgassi Superiore, Piemonte - 2008 Italy
Commanding a stunning view over the hills of Piemonte the 20 hectares of Morgassi vineyards produce Gavi of outstanding quality with lime and peach on the nose and crisp refreshing acidity and minerality Bottle £25.0023. Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Bourgeoise - 2008 France
Henri Bourgeoise is one of the greats of Sancerre. This wine from vineyards just outside the zone offers Sancerre quality at a fraction of the price. Zesty, gooseberry, grasses and perfect balance - superb Sauvignon. Bottle £24.5024. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Rock Ferry. Organic - 2008 New Zealand
Embracing the characteristics of a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; refined and elegant with a generous mid and back palate finishing with great length. Bottle £26.5025. Chablis, Philippe Goulley, AC Organic Burgundy Organic - 2008 France
Classic Chablis, Chardonnay from Chablis is dry, flinty and with mineral undertones and no oak ageing. Bottle £29.5026. Pouilly - Fume, Laporte - 2008 France
A tiny estate producing poised, elegant Pouilly Fume with the classic ‘flintiness’ coming through on the nose. The palate offers ripe fruit, minerals in abundance and even a whiff of honey on the back palate! Bottle £32.5028. Condrieu, M Chapoutier, Rhone Organic - 2006/7 France
Bencjmark Viognier from one of the Rhone’s major producers, lovely fruit on the nose, peaches and apricots on the palate. Delicious. Bottle £60.00* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
PINK WINES (Rosé)
30. Bordeaux Rosé, Château de Sours - 2007 France
Concentrated fruit flavours make this Merlot based rose very easy drinking, just right as an aperitif. Bottle £18.00 175ml glass £4.4031. The War of the Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale. Organic - 2008 Australia
Pink Cabernet, and why not? Crush the grapes lightly, extract the fruit flavours, and leave behind the colour and tannins. Bottle £22.0032. Malbec/Cabernet – Jean Bousquet. Organic - 2009 Argentina
A new and slightly different rose; pretty salmon colour – light fresh and crisp with lots of Malbec fruit flavours. Bottle £20.0033. Pinot Noir Frizzante – Meinklang. Organic - 2009 Austria
Made uniquely from pinot noir, this quality frizzante has a refreshing palate with generous quantities of red summer berry fruits and biscuity notes. Originally created by the winemaker for his own wedding. Bottle £24.50 175ml glass £5.00* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
WHITE WINES - HALF BOTTLES
34. Chardonnay, Simon Hackett, Barossa Valley - 2008/9 Australia
Simon Hackett is a wine maker not a grower, this wine is stylish and clean with good varietal characteristics. ½ Bottle £13.5035. Sauvignon, Attitude, Pascal Jolivet, Loire (S) - 2008 France
Zesty, youthful and dry showing ripe tropical fruit flavours and a hint of freshly mown grass. ½ Bottle £13.0036. Montagny 1er Cru, Château de Saule, Alain Roy - Burgundy 2008 France
Ripe, open and aromatic nose with gentle, fruit flavours on the palate. ½ Bottle £18.5037. Gavi Di Gavi Morgassi Superiore, Piemonte - 2008 Italy
Commanding a stunning view over the hills of Piemonte the 20 hectares of Morgassi vineyards produce Gavi of outstanding quality with lime & peach on the nose & crisp refreshing acidity & minerality. ½ Bottle £16.5038. Gewurztraminer, Les Folastries Josemeyer. Organic – 2004 Italy
‘Wurz’ means spice, and as well as an appealing spicey character this off dry wine is floral and aromatic. ½ Bottle £19.00* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
RED WINES
41. Shiraz-Merlot, Aldridge Estate Griffith – 2007/8 Australia
The Shiraz grape gives a spicy touch to the softer fruits of the Merlot. Bottle £17.00, 175ml glass £4.4042. Merlot, Black River, Humberto Canale. Organic - 2007-8 Argentina
For Merlot - think Mellow! The Merlot grape is naturally low in tannins so it is very easy drinking. Bottle £18.00, 175ml glass £4.7043. Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Novas. Organic - 2006 Chile
Mocha-tinged cherry and strawberry fruits are the hallmarks of this popular Chilean red, the finish is rich, round and creamy. Bottle £18.00, 175ml glass £4.7044. Rioja Livor, Ijalba, Rioja. Organic - 2008 Spain
The most well known Spanish wine, soft berry fruits and a subtle vanilla flavour from the oak ageing. Bottle £18.00, 175ml glass £4.7045. Shiraz Grenache, Hellfire Bay, Plantagenet - 2006 Australia
As well as being packed with rich flavours, this wine also has 14½% alcohol. Bottle £19.5046. Pinotage, Oak Aged, Robertston Valley, Rooiberg - 2007 South Africa
South Africa’s own grape variety, pioneered in the 1920’s, produces soft, fruity, easily approachable wines with great character. Bottle £19.5047. Malbec Reserva – Jean Bousquet. Organic - 2007 Argentina
Aged for 10 months totally in French oak, a fantastic intense wine with flavours of blackfruit, spice, caramel, figs and chocolate. Includes 15% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot and 5% shiraz. Bottle £22.5048. San Patrignano Aulente Rosso Organic - 2007 Italy
San Patrignano are the world’s largest self-funded community which re-habilitates recovering drug users. Their wines are some of Romagna’s finest and this Sangiovese is man’s red, full bodied with cranberry, crunchy cherry and plum combining with a hefty backbone of sweet tannins and vibrant acidity. Great for steaks! Bottle £24.0049. Shiraz or Syrah, Domaine Touron, Limestone Coast. Organic - 2007 Australia
Classic French Syrah aka Shiraz, produced organically in Australia by top Rhône producer Chapoutier. Bottle £24.5050. Pinot Noir, Nelson, South Island, Richmond Plains. Organic - 2008 New Zealand
Soft and easy drinking with good weight and length, aromas of cherry, plum and raspberry with a dash of savoury oak. Bottle £25.0051. Gran Reserva, Pata Negra, Cosecheros Abastecedores, Valdepeñas - 2002 Spain
A similar style to Rioja. A good value Gran Reserva wine with appealing maturity. Bottle £25.0053. Coteaux du Tricastin, M. Chapoutier, Rhône. Organic - 2006/07 France
Long established Rhône producer growing not only organically but using Bio-dynamic principles too. Lovely pepper and spice in this predominantly Grenache-Shiraz blend. The winemakers wife is blind hence the Braille label. Bottle £23.0054. Douro, Quinta do Côa. Organic - 2006 Portugal
Portugal’s pedigree for Port is well known but they also produce excellent table wines, this one as well as being organic is packed full of deep rich fruit just bursting to get out. Prepare for a very pleasant surprise. Bottle £27.0055. Shiraz-Viognier, Battle of Bosworth, McLaren Vale. Organic - 2007/8 Australia
Despite it’s youth, this wine is lovely and soft, probably because it is packed with fruit - and a dash of spice. Bottle £27.5056. Chateau Beauséjour, AOC Puisseguin St-Émilion, Bordeaux. Organic - 2007 France
Predominantly Merlot, this has the ripeness that makes St-Émilion much more approachable than its left bank cousins. Bottle £27.5057. Chianti Classico Molino di Grace Tuscany - 2005 Italy
This is an excellent quality Chianti Classico from one of Tuscany’s prestigious Estates. Their organic vineyards produce a wine of elegance & class, with loads of red berry fruit, bitter cherries 7 hints of smoke from the 12 months aging. Great with lamb! Bottle £30.0059. ‘Gea’ Sant’Antimo Rosso Paradiso di Frassina. Biodynamic - 2006 Italy
Superb wine from a unique producer in Montalcino. Cignozzi has pioneered playing music to his vines which has resulted in a totally bio-dynamic environment. The Gea is finer than many a Brunello with rich sumptuous red cherry & sweet spice on nose & palate. A very special wine! Bottle £32.5060. Côte-de-Beaune Villages, Louis Latour Burgundy - 2006/7 France
Oak-aged Pinot Noir grown in it’s native area produces velvety smooth, sophisticated wines with great structure and length. From a well respected producer. Bottle £32.5061. Chateau Lachesnaye, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Medoc - 2004 France
This is the 04 vintage, a very good yet underrated vintage that is drinking well now with soft tannins. It has the classic Medoc notes of ripe blackcurrant and cedar. Bottle £32.5062. Valle Reale Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - 2006 Italy
Valle Reale is one of Abruzzo’s finest, a stunning estate, a sublime hedonistic red wine. The nose has mineral notes of graphite, rich dark fruit and a note of balsamic. The palate is soft and enveloping, powerful fruit and texture lead to long opulent finish. Bottle £33.0065. Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru, Comte Armand Organic/Biodynamic - 2006 Italy
Typically sturdy wine with a good backbone of tannin, produced from the Pinot Noir grape. This famous producer is noted for consistent high quality. Bottle £50.0065. Impronte DOC Bolgheri Cavallari ,Tuscany. Organic - 2006 Italy
A superb Cabernet Sauvignon of elegance & power. Giorgio Melletti Cavallari is a perfectionist and this his number one is a stunner. The nose opens with rich cassis & berry fruit, liquorice & mint & succeeds a soft opulent palate with gentle tannins & superb balance. Bottle £50.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *RED WINES - HALF BOTTLES
