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125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle The Whites The Reds 4.10 5.50 7.60 22.50 1 Flavorelli, Pinot Grigio, Italy 9 Domaine des Pourthie, Merlot, France 4.50 6.10 8.30 24.50 An attractive dry Pinot Grigio; a white flower nose leads onto a creamy A powerful and rich red wine with great aromatic complexity. An ideal soft mouthfeel with refreshing hints of lime and green apple. accompaniment to game and red meat.

2 La Lejania, , Chile 4.20 5.70 7.80 23.00 This delightfully smooth, creamy wine displays perfectly ripe Chardonnay 10 Paparuda, , Romania 4.50 6.10 8.30 24.50 fruit with a great mouthfeel. A well-balanced and easy drinking wine. With fresh aromas of strawberry, raspberry and caramel on the nose, this extremely drinkable, light-bodied Pinot has bags of succulent 3 Paparuda, , Romania 4.50 6.10 8.30 24.50 red berry fruit on the palate, all wrapped up with lashings of toasted Racy passion fruit, tangerine and gooseberry flavours are graceful and on the finish. elegant, with a lovely, lively mouthfeel and a medium body. A zingy acidity adds to the elegance, and the flavours echo on the finish. 11 Sea Mountain, Shiraz, South Africa 5.40 6.90 9.50 27.50 This wine has an explosive aroma of espresso, fruitcake and sweet oak 4 Osprey’s Landing, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 6.00 8.00 10.90 31.00 spice. The palate is rich and soft, with ripe flavours of black cherries and This delicious Sauvignon Blanc is alive with complex aromas of a long complex aftertaste. gooseberry, papaya, fresh citrus and melon. The wine has an enticing palate with flavours of juicy nectarine and pineapple with that classic 12 Uvas Del Sol, Malbec, Argentina 5.50 7.40 10.00 29.00 Marlborough zing! Fruity with aromas reminiscent of ripe red fruits like plums strawberries and blackberries. Soft and pleasant with silky tannins and balanced acidity. 5 Dr Loosen, , Germany 6.30 8.50 11.50 33.00 A bright, vibrant, fruit-driven wine made with grapes from growers throughout the Mosel River valley who work very closely with brothers 13 Santa Digna Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile 6.00 8.00 10.90 31.00 Ernst and Thomas Loosen to achieve excellent quality and superb Top quality Cabernet made by the iconic Miguel Torres Family. concentration in every vintage. Exquisite varietal aroma over rich hints of leather and liquorice. Silky tannins on the palate and an elegant finish. Ideal with smoked 6 Louis Moreau, Petit Chablis, Chardonnay, Cold cuts and sausages, poultry game, grilled and meat dishes. Burgundy, France 7.60 10.30 14.20 41.00 Fair Trade. Louis Moreau is the 6th-generation of a winemaking family who have been in the Chablis area since 1814. Freshness is key here, delivering 14 Rioja Montecillo, Crianza, Spain 7.70 10.30 14.20 40.00 far from ‘petit’ flavour and steely minerality. Brilliant, expressive cherry red colour of medium-high intensity.

Sparkling Wine & Champagne Mini Bottle The Rosés 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle 7 Tiamo, Prosecco, Italy 200ml 7.90 15 La Lejania, Merlot Rosé, Chile 4.20 5.70 7.80 23.00 Clean and fruity on the nose this lively fully is full of citrus From the Maule Valley in Chile, this easy-drinking rosé is dark pink in and stone fruit on the palate making it perfect for an apéritif or any occasion. colour and bursting with summer berry flavours.

125ml Bottle 8 Champagne Marniquet, Carte D’Or, NV, France 10.95 49.00 A classic, elegant Champagne made with a blend of Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay 16 Rioja Vega, Garnacha Rosé, Spain 4.30 5.80 8.00 23.50 Delicate, dry and refreshing, this 100% Garnacha rosé is bursting with and Pinot Noir. Delicate and dry with a crisp flavour and a fresh citrus aroma, vibrant notes of fresh strawberries. Great as an apéritif or served with this high quality sparkler is hand-made by artisan Champagne grower Jean Pierre salad or white meats. Marniquet in the village of Venteuil, near Epernay. Chenin Blanc Riesling Bottle Bottle Chenin Blanc is grown throughout White Wines Riesling is a white grape variety White Wines the world, most notably in the which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic Loire Valley of France and South 17 Rioja Vega, Viura, Spain 23.00 25 Lake Chalice, Pinot Gris, New Zealand 38.50 Africa. What’s amazing about this grape variety displaying flowery, Produced from 100% Viura grapes in one of Riojas’ most Aromas of pear and gingerbread on the nose give way variety is the diversity of styles, almost perfumed, aromas as well modern wineries; ripe pear and green apple aromas are to a soft palate enhanced by having a small portion of from sparkling wines and lean, as high acidity. followed up on the palate with full fruit flavours and an the blend aged for three months in oak barrels. dry whites to sweet, golden nectars attractive finish. and even fine brandy. In terms of importance for quality wines, it is usually included in the “top three” white wine varieties 26 Moulin Camus, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, 18 Rowland Brook, Chardonnay, Australia 23.00 together with Chardonnay and France 36.00 A rich bouquet with aromas of honey melon and Sauvignon blanc. Riesling is a variety Floral and fruity this muscadet has a medium body crisp flavours of fresh tropical fruit. A beautifully balanced which is highly “-expressive”, white fruit and a long and lingering finish of citrus and pear. and integrated wine. meaning that the character of Riesling wines is greatly influenced by the wine’s place of origin. 19 Lunate, Fiano, Italy 26.00 27 Pazo das Bruxas, Albarino, Spain 37.00 Intense straw yellow colour, characteristic aromatic and Mouth watering Galician white grape offering plenty of strong bouquet; crisp, fresh and harmonious on the palate. hallmark floral and apricot notes on both aromatics and palate. Nice acidity and length.

20 Good Hope, Chenin Blanc, South Africa 32.00 Classic New World Chenin Blanc showing rich and creamy flavours of peach and exotic fruits with a super long finish. 28 Pouilly-Fume, La Villaudiere, Sauvignon Blanc, This is South African wine at its best. France 43.00 A distinctive nose with aromas of white fruits, citrus and classic gun flint. An open, expressive palate shows 21 Gouguenheim, Estate Torrentes, Argentina 32.00 seductive freshness, great acidity and true balance; Made at a winery high in the Andean foothills, this golden this is a dashing, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. Torrentes wine is strongly aromatic, with hints of peach, orange and grapefruit on the palate. With plenty of body and good underlying acidity, this is a soft, refreshing 29 Fairhall Downs, Sauvignon Blanc, alternative to Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand 44.00 Vibrant fruit flavours that veer into citrus. Cool fermentation Albarino has revealed trademark fruit purity and oh so crisp and 22 Racine, Picpoul Du Pinet, France 34.00 clean Sauvignon Blanc finish. Albariño is a high-quality, ‘Picpoul’ translates literally as ‘lip stinger’; this old-fashioned “A bottle of wine begs to be light-bodied white wine that Languedoc grape produces wonderfully crisp, citrusy wines shared; I have never met a grows primarily in Spain and with great minerality and a taut, underlying acidity. miserly wine lover.” Portugal. It’s loved for its high 30 Sancerre, Reverdy Sauvignon Blanc, France 46.00 acidity, refreshing citrus flavours, Clifton Fadiman The latest generation of Reverdys are making cutting dry taste, and subtle saltiness. 23 Cune Rioja Monopole, Barrel Fermented, Viura, edge complex mineral inflected Sancerre with elegance For seafood lovers, Albariño is a Spain 34.00 and balance. fantastic choice for food pairing The balanced fruit and acidity of the Viura grape perfectly with exquisite dishes like ceviche, compliments the concentrated American oak vanilla and fish tacos, seafood pasta, spiciness. Lemon fresh on the nose with a complex, and shrimp. creamy palate of buttered toast and lemon curd. 31 Mercurey Blanc, Chateau de Chamirey, France 72.00 Produced by CVNE. Well-balanced and floral nose with white fruits aromas as white peach.

24 Raza, Vinho Verde, Portugal 35.00 Raza is a blend of Arinto, Azal and Trajadura. With a fizzy crispness and easy, fruity finish making it perceptibly just a bit off-dry, but nicely balanced by acidity. Sauvignon Blanc Montepulciano Bottle Depending on the climate, Montepulciano is a medium- Red Wines the flavour can range from Wine Merchants Recommendation bodied red wine grape that is 38 Wide River, Shiraz, South Africa 28.00 aggressively grassy to sweetly Bottle supposed to have originated in Easy going, soft red with plenty of spicy, peppery fruit, tropical. In cooler climates, central Italy. Montepulciano wines this has good hedgerow berry flavours and power. the grape has a tendency to 32 Domaine du Bosc, Viognier, France 27.00 are commonly confused with produce wines with noticeable As good as only a true French Viognier can be: Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, a acidity and “green flavours” of full-bodied, fragrant and rich with a flash of apricot, regional name for the Sangiovese- grass, green bell peppers and orange blossom and peach on the nose and a good based wine in Tuscany. 49 Domaine Verquiere, Côtes du Rhône, nettles with some tropical fruit weighty finish. Grenache/Syrah, France 31.00 (such as passion fruit) and floral This delightful, medium-bodied Grenache & Syrah blend (such as elderflower) notes. In is elegant and generous on the nose with red berry fruit warmer climates, it can develop 33 Santa Digna, Gewürztraminer, Chile 28.00 and roasted plums on the palate. Organically grown in more tropical fruit notes but risk Golden yellow in colour, this Gewürztraminer from the Southern Rhône village of Sablet, this is the perfect losing a lot of aromatics from the Central Valley has a classic honey-and-Rosé match for red meat and game. over-ripeness, leaving only slight bouquet. A fine, full-bodied wine with tropical fruit grapefruit and tree fruit (such as and perfumed characters, all balanced by a bite of peach) notes. refreshing acidity. Fair Trade. 40 Reserva de Pueblo Pais, Chile 32.00 Bright intense ruby red colour and delicate aromas 34 Cordillera, Chardonnay, Miguel Torres, Chile 39.00 recalling fruits such as cherries red plums and compotes. Made using Chardonnay grapes grown without pesticides or herbicides 45% of this artisan wine is fermented in French oak barrels to add complexity 41 Pask Instinct, Pinot Noir, New Zealand 35.00 and softness. The nose is fresh with notes of A fruit driven style Pinot Noir, with subtle spicy oak peach white plum and grapefruit with touches of characters. Aromatic red berries dominate the nose, toasted hazelnuts. while the palate reveals an essence of cherries and plums with a hint of chocolate raisins.

42 Château Armandiere ‘Cuvée Ancestral’, Chardonnay Bottle Cahors, Malbec, France 38.00 Red Wines From the true home of Malbec, this iconic French wine Chardonnay is the “Big Daddy” of has a generous nose with ripe cassis and blackberry white wine grapes and one of the 35 Brookford, Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon, aromas dominating. Time in oak has softened the tannins, most widely planted in the world. Australia 24.00 resulting in a smooth, well-structured wine with intense It is suited to a wide variety of Rich and full flavoured with spicy dark berry aromas, notes of spice, violets and black cherry on the palate. soils, though it excels in soils with sweet vanilla oak and a hint of stewed plums, this is a a high limestone content as found generous wine bursting with blackcurrant and mocha notes. in Champagne, Chablis, and the 43 Wente ‘Southern Hills’, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côte D`Or. USA 40.00 36 Caleo, Montepulciano D`Abruzzo, Italy 24.00 This intense Californian Cabernet Sauvignon has flavours Burgundy is Chardonnay’s This wonderfully rich Montepulciano is from the Abruzzo of ripe black cherry and dark plum with undertones of spiritual home and the best region of Italy on the Adriatic coast. Lovely, sweet cherry coffee and spice. Rich yet approachable tannins lead to a White Burgundies are dry, rich, fruit combined with ripe tannins and refreshing acidity long, smooth finish, with ageing in American and French honeyed wines with marvellous make this an easy-drinking winner. oak barrels helping to add toast and vanilla notes. poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. “I drink to make other 37 Fedele, Nero d’Avola, Italy 27.00 Chardonnay plays a crucial role in people more interesting” 44 Chateau Argadens, Bordeaux, France 39.00 Sicily’s number one red grape variety, Nero d’Avola is the Champagne blend, providing Brilliantly smooth and well crafted wine from the family indigenous to the island. Our Fedele Nero d’Avola has structure and finesse, and is the Ernest Hemmingway behind the famous Château Palmer. a wonderful structure, yet has soft tannins and is very sole grape in approachable. Packed with red berry fruit flavours. Blanc de Blancs. Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rioja Reserva Bottle In most red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bottle Selected wines of the best vintages Red Wines wines, Grenache Noir is the most Red Wines with an excellent potential that 45 Mitchell Growers, Mataro Grenache, Australia 40.00 common grape variety, although have been aged for a minimum 52 Château Lafleur Gazin, Pomerol, Bordeaux, Fresh lively flavours of the variety - the black cherry and some producers use a higher of 3 years, with at least one year France 68.00 soft fruit tannins. proportion of Mourvèdre. in casks. For white wines, the From vines located on the plateau close to Petrus Grenache produces a sweet juice minimum aging period is 2 years, and Lafleur, this handsome wine shows black fruit, that can have almost a jam-like with at least 6 months in casks. 46 Rioja Vega, Reserva, Tempranillo, Spain 41.00 dark chocolate and raspberry on the nose. Vinified in consistency when very ripe. Syrah All the softness and attractiveness you would expect in a a light style, it has a velvety soft mouthfeel and ends (Shiraz) is typically blended to quality aged Rioja. Dark cherry-red in colour, intense plum with a long, roasted plum finish. provide colour and spice, while fruit on the nose alongside moreish hints of toffee and Mourvèdre can add elegance and vanilla. Full and velvety on the palate and well-balanced structure to the wine. on the finish. 53 Gevrey-Chambertin, Bouchard Burgundy, France 72.00 One of Burgundies oldest negociants and largest land 47 Domaine St-Rémy, Pinot Noir, France 42.00 owner exemplifies village level Pinot Noir at it finest, Grown organically on clay and limestone soils, this certified this powerful yet elegant Gevrey Chambertin. From one biodynamic Pinot Noir spends up to 10 months on fine of the best vintages in the last 10 years. lees developing amazing richness and length. With ripe alpine strawberries and violets on the nose, this elegant, savoury wine combines finesse with power and perfect balance. Truly delicious.

48 Killibinbin, Malbec/Cabernet/Shiraz, Australia 43.00 The nose shows jammy fruit and mint, which opens up to spice with a hint of leather on the palate. Big, beautiful Wine Merchants Recommendation Aussie wine. Bottle

49 G.Lonardi, Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy 44.00 54 Aves del Sur, Carmenere Reserve, Chile 32.00 After autumn fermentation, this wine is re-fermented Originally from the Bordeaux region of France, in the spring by adding partially-dried Amarone skins Carménère (pronounced Car-men-Yeh-ray) is now to the blend, after which it spends up to 18 months in one of Chile’s signature grape varieties. In this oak. These skins are aromatic, high in flavour and very Reserva wine, it has produced a smoky rich red, expensive, which is why true Ripasso is only made in with intense aromas of cherries and black plums. small quantities. The result is an immensely rich, “Age appears best in four Gevrey-Chambertin The palate is soft with delicate, ripe tannins and a complex wine dominated by flavours of sour cherry, things: old wood to burn, full and velvety finish. liquorice and chocolate. old wine to drink, old Gevrey-Chambertin is the friends to trust, and old largest wine-producing village in authors to read.” Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. Located in 50 Les Galets, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France 49.00 55 Verosso, Negroamaro Primitivo, Italy 33.00 A lighter Châteauneuf with ripe fruit and notes of the far north of the Côtes de Nuits, Intense ruby-red in colour, with a full and complex Francis Bacon spice and herbs on the nose, this blend of Grenache, the classic style is typically deeper nose, this wine’s incredible richness is due to the Syrah and Mourvedre grapes has good depth and a in colour, firmer in body and more appassimento process whereby the grapes are soft, elegant palate. tannic in structure than most red dried on racks after picking to concentrate the Burgundy. flavours. A soft and attractive red wine with the 51 G.Lonardi, Amarone Della Valpolicella, fruit sweetness to go well with game. Italy 2013 65.00 A full bodied and powerful, wonderfully smooth Italian red. Enjoy the lovely scent of raisins, the rich flavour of 56 Niepoort Drink Me Tinto, Portugal 45.00 ripe cherries, the slight hint of bitter almonds and the A great Douro blend expressing crunchy red fruit supple texture. with depth and freshness. On the palate it is elegantly fruity with a markedly mineral profile. Prosecco Jean-Pierre Marniquet Prosecco is the Italian sparkling Rosé Wines Bottle “Through hard work and passion, Champagne Bottle wine produced in the regions by taking up the traditional of Veneto and Friuli Venezia 57 Frocks & Thrills, Zinfandel Rosé, USA 22.00 method developed by the monk Giulia, traditionally mainly around Bright, salmon-pink colour and a fresh nose of raspberry Dom Perignon, my grandfather, 64 Marniquet Rosé Brut, France 54.00 Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, and strawberries. Juicy yet elegant, soft and creamy, followed by my father, provided Crisp and refreshing, this graceful pink Champagne is in the hills north of Treviso. medium to sweet in style. me with the foundation of what blessed with a bouquet of delicate summer fruits, It is predominantly made from is today a family-owned creamy undertones and light touches of toasted brioche Glera grapes, formerly known Champagne house.” and minerality. also as Prosecco, but other grape 58 Syrah Rose, Le Grand Noir, France 33.00 varieties such as Bianchetta Grenache led rose that’s pale pink with intense aromas Jean-Pierre Marniquet makes Trevigiana may be included. of raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant. Rich palette handcrafted wines from his 65 Pol Roger, France 67.00 Prosecco flavours are fruity and with refreshing bright red fruit and peppery character. 7 hectare estate in Venteuil Perhaps best known as Winston Churchill’s favourite flowery and as the wines are Dry, with attractive fruit-sweetness. near Epernay. The wines offer Champagne, Pol Roger has an enviable reputation for produced in large tanks with less wonderful value for money producing wines of elegance and finesse. Made from pressure, the bubbles are light. coupled with exceptional quality. equal parts of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, Finer Prosecco wines often this Brut Reserve is consistently one of the very best on exhibit notes of tropical fruits, the market - stylish, complex and exciting. banana cream, hazelnut, vanilla and honeycomb. Sparkling Wines Bottle 59 Can Petit Brut, Cava, Spain 30.00 A fine example of Spain’s most famous sparkling wine - light, crisp and elegant with a fine mousse, plenty of flavour and a ripe, round finish. Great for any celebration. Champagne Cellar Selection Bottle

60 Prosecco, Lucas Botter, Italy 30.00 66 Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé, France 90.00 An attractive citrus nose, leading onto a crisp, fruity palate Subtle forthright and very fresh on the nose this is a with hints of pear and apple. An excellent apéritif wine. lively well-rounded wine which combines structure and freshness with an abundance of red berry fruits.

61 Raboso, Lucas Botter, Italy 30.00 A pink Prosecco in all but name, this Raboso is overflowing 67 Dom Perignon, France 180.00 with delicate strawberry flavours, all balanced with zesty Taut and beautifully balanced with tight lemony fruit acidity and excellent bubbles. and heather honey notes, this rich and powerful English Sparkling Wine Champagne oozes class. Packed with structure, fruit and personality, this iconic Champagne is not English wine is growing in for the timid. 62 Cremant d’Alsace, Saint Remy, France 41.00 popularity and is increasingly The palate fills with gentle flavours of shortbread and recognised as a premium apple peel. Slightly bitter grapefruit zest and hints of wine producing region, with citrus freshness dispersed by a lively fine fizzing mousse. approximately 1,800ha of land under vine, more than 450 vineyards and around 3.2m bottles being produced every 63 Albury Estate, Classic Cuvee, England 56.00 year. English sparkling wine This biodynamic classic cuvée of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay specifically has been highly and Pinot Meugnier has all the hallmarks of a fine sparkling praised for its quality, beating wine. Fresh and lively, the ripe acidity is complimented by a Champagne in competitions. subtle sweetness, which pleases the senses. BORROWDALE HOTEL BORROWDALE VALLEY