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W I N E L I S T INDEX PAGE NUMBER Wine by the Glass 3 Sparkling 4 Champagne 5 White: - Crisp and Mineral 6 & 7 Aromatic and Zesty 8 & 9 Rich and Rounded 10 & 11 Rosé: - Light and Refreshing 12 Fruity and Full 12 Red: - Elegant and Smooth 13 & 14 Complex and Spicy 15 & 16 Powerful and Weighty 17 & 18 Dessert and Port Bottles 19 Wine Based 20 Spirits 21 Liqueurs 22 Single-Malt Scotch 23 Gin 24 Soft Drinks and Beer 25 Hot Drinks 26 Lose Hill Lane, Hope, Derbyshire, S33 6AF www.losehillhouse.co.uk | 1 Losehill House Hotel was built in 1914, personal histories of the people who have originally called ‘Moorgate Guest House’. visited. However, we think it opened in 1916. It is likely The current name comes from the hillside on that opening was delayed by the First World which we are situated: Lose Hill. Conversely, War. Losehill House has ever remained a public the hill in view across the valley is called Win building, existing for its guests' enjoyment of Hill. It is suggested that there was once a the Derbyshire Peaks. battle in the area; situating the soldiers of the Although late for an 'Arts and Crafts' style Kings of Mercia & Wessex from what is now building, the architect has perhaps adopted a known as 'Lose Hill' against the soldiers of the style with a philosophy that matched the ethos King of Northumbria from what is now known of the charitable organisation that funded the as 'Win Hill'. build... Co- operative Holidays Association was In 2016, Paul and Kathryn opened a new founded by Lancashire Church Minister, Thomas restaurant in central Manchester with a focus Arthur Leonard, in 1891. "To provide simple on creative British dining. It was named and strenuous recreative and educational Grafene, inspired by graphene, an allotrope of holidays and to promote friendship and carbon, isolated in single-atom depth, almost fellowship amid the beauty of the natural charge-neutral layers, in 2004 at the University world.” Losehill House is one of few purpose- of Manchester. In 2019, Grafene relocated into built ‘CHA’ walking hostels and remained in Losehill House Hotel’s orangery restaurant. th their ownership late into the 20 century. Our now ‘Private Dining Room’, just past the bar, To make our wine index more accessible to our was once the ‘Prayer Room’. There was some valued guests, we have listed our whites and disapproval when subsequent owners used it as reds into categories of ‘drinking style’. As wine the hotel's then ‘Television Room’. taste is nearly always a subjective experience and there are seldom absolutes when The hotel was bought by Shearings coach categorising style, we understand that some company but had to be closed under their individual wines may straddle more than one ownership during the 2001 foot and mouth style category. We hope that you enjoy our epizootic. Since being sold on, it has been selection and we welcome your comments and privately owned... Previous owners Barry & feedback. Mary redeveloped the building in 2003, including the addition of the Orangery & Kind regards, Swimming Pool. Current owners Paul & Kathryn Paul, Kathryn and The Grafene Team Roden purchased the hotel in 2007. We often see guests who visited many years before, remembering their own experiences and the differing guises and atmospheres of the building. Although the layout of the ‘House’ has been revised, the site retains a rich social history and the rich www.losehillhouse.co.uk | 2 WINE BY THE GLASS Sparkling 150ml V N.V. 11% Imperativo! Prosecco Spumantizzato Veneto, Italy £7.50 £0.00 V N.V. 12% Balfour 1503 Rosé Kent, England £11.50 £0.00 V N.V. 12.5% Pommery Brut Royale Champagne, France £12.50 £0.00 White 125ml 175ml V 2019 12% Cӑluşari Pinot Grigio Timişului, Romania £4.75 £6.25 2018 8.5% Dr. Loosen Riesling Mosel, Germany £5.75 £7.50 2018 12.5% Kilibinbin Chardonnay Langhorne Creek, Australia £5.75 £7.50 2018 13.5% Fairhall Downs Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand £6.50 £8.50 Rosé 125ml 175ml O 2019 13% Mas Donis Rosat 90% Grenache Montsant, Catalonia, Spain £5.50 £7.25 Red 125ml 175ml 2018 13.5% Sierra Alta Malbec Mendoza, Argentina £5.00 £6.50 2018 13% Caparzo Sangiovese Tuscany, Italy £6.00 £7.75 V 2019 12% Sixteen Ridges Pinot Noir Herefordshire, U.K. £6.25 £8.00 2012 13.5% Haut Villars 93% Merlot Bordeaux, France £6.75 £8.75 2018 14.5% Massaya ‘a blend of four’ Bequaa Valley, Lebanon £7.50 £9.75 White Fortified 170ml N.V. 15% ‘La Ina’ Fino Very Dry Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain £5.50 £0.00 N.V. 18.5% ‘Los Arcos’ Amontillado Dry Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain £5.75 £0.00 V N.V. 17.5% Croft Original Pale Cream Medium Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain £4.50 £0.00 Vt N.V. 19.5% Quinta do Portal Fine Blanco Medium Douro, Portugal £5.00 £0.00 N.V. 18% Barbeito Malvasia Medium Câmara de Lobos, Madeira £6.25 £0.00 V N.V. 18% Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sweet Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain £4.50 £0.00 2015 17% Bacalhôa Moscatel Sweet Setúbal, Portugal £4.50 £0.00 Red Fortified 170ml Vt N.V. 19.5% Quinta do Portal Fine Ruby Douro, Portugal £5.00 £0.00 Vt N.V. 20% Quinta do Portal ‘Six Barrels’ Tawny Douro, Portugal £5.50 £0.00 Vt N.V. 20% Bethany ‘Old Quarry’ Tawny Barossa, S. Australia £5.75 £0.00 2016 15% ‘La Fage’ Maury Grenat Roussillon, France £6.00 £0.00 Vt 2013 20% Quinta do Portal L.B.V. Douro, Portugal £6.50 £0.00 V 2005 20% Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos Douro, Portugal £7.25 £0.00 Dessert 170ml 2014 11% Bortoli Botrytis Semillon Riverina, N.S.W. Australia £5.50 £0.00 2017 7.2% Stella Bella Pink Muscat Margaret River, W. Australia £6.75 £0.00 V 2016 10.5% St. Tamas ‘a blend of three’ Mád, Tokaji, Hungary £9.00 £0.00 2016 12% Kika Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa £9.25 £0.00 Vegan Vt Vegetarian Vt Organic Ot No Added Sulphites St all stock is subject to availability and vintage change www.losehillhouse.co.uk | 3 SPARKLING 101 Prosecco Spumantizzato Imperativo! Veneto, Italy Grapes: 100% Glera, sometimes referred to as 'Prosecco'! N.V. 11% V £30.00 Refreshing and crisp, with fine bubbles and a delicate, fruity aroma. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— 102 Syn Rouge Leconfield Estate Coonawarra, South Australia Grapes: 100% Shiraz N.V. 12% £35.00 Sparkling red is a unique favourite of the Australian wine scene. Having been taken more seriously than it traditionally has in Europe, these wines express qualities that would be expected of a quality still red. Matured in oak before being endowed with a natural effervescence via a secondary fermentation, this example is beautifully balanced and creamy, exhibiting cherry flavours and a vibrant raspberry nose, followed by a soft, cleansing acidity to the finish. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— 103 Maria Gomes Espumante Luis Pato Regional Beiras, Portugal Grapes: 95% Maria Gomes and 5% Sercialinho N.V. 12.5% £35.00 The grapes were first fermented in stainless steel vats under controlled temperature for two weeks. Secondary fermentation occurs inside the bottle to retain the fresh flavours of flowers and fruits. This dry, sparkling white wine has a bouquet of grapefruit, lemon and pineapple with faint biscuit character. Young-at-heart bubbly with good acidity and mineral freshness in the finish. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— 104 Crémant de Loire Rosé Baumard ‘Carte Corail’ Loire, France Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc N.V. 12.5% Vt £43.00 A very fine, pale pink hue. The nose is enticing, full of peachy fresh fruit, nuanced with early tinges of honeycomb and some red fruits, sprinkled with mint. Absolutely packed with vivacious fruits held up by a lively acidity. Delicious hints of strawberry and cream, sprinkled with notes of black pepper on the palate. Harmonious and polished, this beautifully crafted sparkling wine has a vibrant, lively mousse. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— 105 Crémant d’Alsace Clément Klur Alsace, France Grapes: 50% Pinot Blanc and 50% Pinot Auxerrois N.V. 12.5% VOS £50.00 An astonishingly fruity nose of apple with hints of brioche. Citrus fruits and green apple complement the fine bouquet. Fruity and balanced, with fine bubbles. The finish is long, dry and soft. Wine production in the terroir goes back to the seventeenth century, however, the present small, family-run estate was founded in 1999. Using biodynamic practices and following a natural approach to cultivation and ecology. No Added Sulphites. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— 106 Single Vineyard Rosé Exton Park Hampshire, England Grapes: 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier N.V. 11.5% £55.00 The 55-acre single-vineyard of this award-winning English wine producer is planted on the rolling chalk slopes of Hampshire’s South Downs National Park. The Grapes known for Champagne are known to produce elegant wine when grown in chalk soils, and with a cool, northerly climate, the estate is able to produce some of the finest, award-winning wines in England. This is a sparkling pale pink ‘Britagne’ with delicate floral fruit flavours, yet with a surprising depth of fruit. www.losehillhouse.co.uk | 4 CHAMPAGNE 107 Brut Royale Pommery Champagne, France 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier N.V. 12.5% V £60.00 Vivacious, fresh and fine, with a nose of white flowers and citrus. Initial notes of berries on the palate with a harmonious finish. In 1874 Madame Pommery created the very first ‘Brut’ Champagne, the style that is known today, and Pommery continues to lead the way with its delicate house style.