the drinks book @ rock salt
©2016 Something cold? Orange Juice £1.50
Mixers £1.60 Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade (All 200ml), Ginger Ale (125ml)
Fever Tree £1.75 Lemonade, Bitter Lemon, Tonic, Slim line Tonic
White Hole Still/Sparkling Water small £2.50 large £3.50 With magical properties this water from Somerset is high in calcium!
Elderflower, Raspberry Lemonade, Cranberry Presse £2.25
Fentimans Ginger Beer £2.50
Coke and Diet Coke 330ml £2.50
Frobishers Juices 250ml £2.95 Cloudy Apple, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Tomato
Squash £0.50 Lime, Orange, Blackcurrant, Elderflower
Some like it hot? Standard Large Americano £2.00 £2.50
Espresso £1.75 £2.05
Macchiato £1.85 £2.15
Latte £2.25 £2.75
Cappuccino £2.25 £2.75
Mocha £2.50 £3.00
Hot Chocolate £2.25 £2.75
Tea £1.75 £2.25
Canton Tea Co. (Herbal Tea Pots) £2.50 Traditional English Breakfast, Classic Earl Grey, Jade Tips Green Tea, First Flush Darjeeling (organic), Vanilla Black, Jasmine Pearls, Chamomile (organic), Peppermint (organic), Red Berry & Hibiscus, Lemongrass & Ginger (organic), Canton Karma (organic)
Cafetiere for one £2.20 Cafetiere for two £4.20 Liqueur coffee £5.50
Flavoured syrups for your drink £0.50 Vanilla, Caramel, Gingerbread The hard stuff! Vodka and Gin £2.50 - £2.75 Skyy vodka, Plymouth Gin, Plymouth Sloe, Bombay, Tarquins
Whiskey £2.25 - £3.00 Jamesons, Bells, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, The Famous Grouse, Drambuie
Single Malt Whiskey £4.50 - £5.75 Glenlivet 12, Balvenie 12, Balvenie 14
Rum £2.50 Bacardi, Malibu, Bundaberg, Bacardi Oakheart
Vermouth £2.50 Noilly Pratt, Martini Rosso
Liqueur Etc. £2.30 - £3.75 Campari, Cointreau, Pernod, Benedictine, Galliano, Pimms, Disaranno, Baileys, Kahlua, Southern Comfort, Harvey’s Bristol Cream, Archers, Fragola (Wild Strawberry), Limoncello
All spirits are sold in 25ml measures except Baileys, Vermouth, Sherry & Pimms at 50ml
Get the beers in!
Lagers Poretti (Schooner: 3/4 Pint) £3.90 Peroni (330ml) £3.50 Korev (500ml) £3.75
Ales Tribute (500ml) £3.75 Doombar (500ml) £3.75 Guinness (520ml) £4.10
Ciders Thatchers Gold £3.90
Cornish Orchards Blush (500ml) £4.90 Cornish Orchards Pear (500ml) £4.90
Ginger Beer (4%ABV) Crabbies Ginger Beer (500ml) £4.25
Aperitif anyone?
Elderflower Prosecco (125ml) £6.00 Wild Strawberry Prosecco (125ml) £6.50 Kir Royale (125ml) £6.50 Bellini (125ml) £6.50 Virgin Mary £2.95 Bloody Mary £4.50 Bucks Fizz (125ml) £4.95 Madeira (50ml) £5.95
Porto Fino Dry Sherry (50ml) £3.50 The ones we like to drink…
These are the ones we’ve tried and think they offer great value and something a little different - happy quaffing!
Botter, Raboso, Rosato Prosecco glass £5.75 £27.95
Us girls always love a sparkling and when it’s pink it seems to be all the better for it, a real treat!
Les Anges Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays du Val de Loire, France £22
We love drinking a Sancerre but don’t always love the price. This little stunner delivers beautifully on taste, crisp & balanced at a sensible price. A definite good value wine, quality far beyond the cost.
OVC, Pays d’Oc, France £27.50 For such a prestigious grape (Cote du Rhone anyone?) this one is an absolute gem at a bargain price. Easy drinking, you won’t be disappointed!
6 De Loach Heritage Reserve, Pinot Noir, California, USA £29
More full bodied than the french this Californian classic still retains its delicate pinot style with brown sugar and cherry rhubarb notes - simply stunning!
Bertrand Berge Fitou ‘Origines Languedoc, France £27
This is a wonderful example of the art of blending. Vibrant cherry and strawberry fruit from the grenache whilst the acidity, tannin and deeper colour are provided by the carignan. Purity and elegance in a bottle.
For that something special… Champagne Louis Roederer Brut, Reims, France £60
More full bodied in style, this toasty number comes from the same makers of Cristal.
Alan Gautherun Colette Gros Chablis, France £36
A real classic, hints of apple and hazelnut. No Chablis drinker will be disappointed.
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ £40 A cult following in London for this New World stunner. Forget Cloudy Bay, this is Kevin Judd’s new project. Tropical and a softer more delicate finish with a hint of citrus freshness.
Jean Reverdy et Fils Sancerre les Villots Rosé, Loire, France £34
Consistently voted the best sancerre rosé by the revered “hachette guide” in france, this silky, strawberry and redcurrant scented pink is wonderfully fine.
Racemi Sinfarosa Zinfandel, Manduria, Italy £35
The Primitivo grape isn’t widely known but it produces smooth, ripe, fruit- driven wines. This one is multi-award winning and we can see why - truly delicious! (organic)
Bubbly? 1. NV Botter Spumante, Prosecco
Dessert apple flavours and fine bubbles that linger on your tongue.
Glass: £5.50 Bottle: £25.95
Champagne Petitjean-Pienne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Incredible price for a Blanc de Blanc, this is an elegant example with notes of ripe pears and buttery pastry.
Bottle: £45
The whites... 2. Liso Veinte Viura, Spain A lovely crisp, citrusy, dry white from an unusual grape popular in Navarra. 125ml: £3.25 175ml: £4.75 250ml: £5.95 Carafe: £11.50 Bottle: £14.95 3. CYT Sauvignon Blanc, Chile A classic, easy drinking example, perfect for every day. 125ml: £3.50 175ml: £5.00 250ml: £6.25 Carafe: £12.00 Bottle: £15.95 4. Paparuda Pinot Grigio Estate Selection, Romania
This one is Jean’s favourite – ripe fruit flavours of apple, pear and melon with citrus notes and a refreshing finish. There’s much more to it than your average pinot! 125ml: £3.75 175ml: £5.25 250ml: £6.50 Carafe: £12.75 Bottle: £17.50
5. The Naked Grape Riesling, Germany
Not at all like the sickly sweet styles of Riesling that we all remember, this is a modern example with great freshness and an off-dry style of peaches and pears. From the godfather of Riesling, Dr Loosen. Bottle: £21.50 6. Colleita de Martis Albarino, Spain Aromatic and floral with ripe apple flavours. This medium-bodied, dry white is perfect with seafood dishes. Bottle: £25
7. Cave de Prissé Macon Prissé Les Clochettes, France A beautiful white from the south of Burgundy, rich tropical flavours alongside apricots. Similar to a Chablis but with a lovely subtle creaminess and a crisp finish. Bottle: £26.50 8. Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ The chef’s choice – aromatic and fresh with classic flavours of passionfruit and gooseberry - he has good taste! Bottle: £27.95
A splash of pink! 15. Riva Sangiovese, Veneto, Italy Gorgeous salmon pink colour, with a bit of spice, a lovely summer rose! 125ml: £3.50 175ml: £4.95 250ml: £6.50 Carafe: £12.50 Bottle: £15.95
The reds… 20. Liso Veinte Tempranillo, Spain
A medium-bodied luscious and fruity red from the same grape variety as Rioja. 125ml: £3.25 175ml: £4.75 250ml: £5.95 Carafe: £11.50 Bottle: £14.95 21. Redrock Riverland Shiraz, Australia An intense, medium-bodied wine with rich ripe plum, blackberry and spiced flavours. 125ml: £3.50 175ml: £5.00 250ml: £6.25 Carafe: £12.00 Bottle: £15.95
22. Paparuda Pinot Noir, Romania So delicate, the red fruit opens up as the wine develops. High quality wine from the Australian wine maker. 125ml: £3.75 175ml: £5.25 250ml: £6.50 Carafe: £12.75 Bottle: £17.50
23. Villa Rosella Sangiovese, Italy Full-bodied with smooth tannins, this black-cherry scented stunner from Abruzzo is rich & ripe, perfect with all meaty dishes especially our Grill Selection. Bottle: £18.50 24. Domaine Montrose Merlot, Languedoc, France Ripe red berries and soft plummy notes with very low tannins makes this wine easy drinking with a lingering finish. Hard to say no to! Bottle: £19.50 25. The Pugilist Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia This rich well rounded wine is oozing with blackcurrant cassis fruit. Bottle: £21 26. Arjona Rioja Sin Crianza, Bodegas Navajas, Spain
A smooth, full and soft Tempranillo that reminds us of Bonfire night, smoky & spicy!
Bottle £20.95
27. Grand Caumont Syrah (Shiraz)-Grenache, Corbières, France
Smooth, sophisticated & spicy - reliably gorgeous with a gold medal to back it up. Bottle: £22.50 28. Finca Los Primos Malbec, Argentina This one’s for Uncle Norman- perfect to go with steaks and hearty red meats. Bottle: £23.95 29. Colombette Pinot Noir, Languedoc, France
Delicate with hints of raspberry, a lovely example of this more elegant variety.
Bottle: £25.95
Sticky moment? 30. Malvasia, Barbeito, Madeira A sweeter Madeira great with desserts and terrines- or on its own. 50ml: £5.95 Bottle: £29.95 31. Coteaux du Layon, Reblay, France This stunning wine is mouth- wateringly good, hints of honey, lemon and lime 50ml: £6.25 Bottle: £31.95 32. Riesling Auslese, Germany Delicate and sweet with a tinge of acidity a delightfully low alcohol alternative to Reblay. 50ml: £6.50 Bottle: £34.50 33. Muscat, Rutherglen Estates, Australia Christmas pudding in a bottle- go on, enjoy that festive feeling! 50ml: £6.25 Bottle: £31.95
The final fling Niepoort Ruby Port £3.50 Krohn Cohlieta 2001 £4.25 Niepoort LBV 2009 £4.50 Ramos Pinto (may be served chilled) £4.50 A trio of ports (3x25mls) £6.00 Prunier Cognac £2.75 Remy Martin £3.50 Berneroy Calvados £4.00 Baron de Sigognac Armagnac 10 year old £4.00