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Sandy Lane Master Wine List Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized. --Andre Simon, "Commonsense of Wine" Sandy Lane Master Wine List Since Sandy Lane welcomed our first guest in 1961, the resort has been synonymous with world class wine. The wine list features wines from all major wine producing countries, with vintages dating back to 1961. Each wine has been selected for a different reason: perhaps because it is a good example of its grape variety or region of origin; perhaps because it has proved to be a fine match for our cuisine; or perhaps just because it is a terrific wine for its price. This is not intended to be the biggest wine list in the world: our aim is to help you make your selection, not to bewilder you with choice. We have worked particularly hard on our Rosé and Bordeaux selections because they have always been favorites at Sandy Lane. The majority of our wines are stored in our 12,000 bottle wine cellar at a stabilized temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Our team of sommeliers is here to assist you with your wine selection. All sommeliers are Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certified. À votre santé. Master of Wines John Toigo Head Sommelier Kris Jackman Sommeliers Roger Hinds Jason Carrington Damian Rock Dale Rowe Hakeem Lloyd Index Glass Selection 3 Non Vintage Champagne 5 Vintage Champagne 6 Rose Champagne 7 Sparkling Wines 7 White Burgundy 8 Chablis 9 Rhône Whites 9 Languedoc Whites 9 Loire Whites 10 Alsace Whites 10 Italy White 11 Spain White 11 Germany White 12 Austrian Whites 12 New World Whites 13 Sauvignon Blanc 13 Chardonnay 14 Other White Grapes 14 Rosé & Blush Wines 15 Bordeaux Red 16 Pauillac 17 Saint Julien 18 Margaux 19 Medoc/Haut Medoc 20 Graves / Pessac-Léognan 20 Pomerol 21 Saint-Emilion 22 Burgundy Red 23 Loire Valley Reds 24 Rhone Reds 25 French Reds 25 Italy Reds 26 Spain Reds 28 New World Reds 29 Merlot 29 Pinot Noir 30 Cabernet Sauvignon 31 Other Red Grapes 32 Meritage 33 Dessert Wines 34 Port Selection 35 2 Glass Selection BDS $ Champagne 8841 Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V 70 Created by eight time winner of 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' at the International Wine Challenge, Regis Camus, this is a crisp and elegant Champagne with a depth and lots of complexity. 8816 Piper Heidsieck Rose, Sauvage N.V 75 A charming champagne with delicate and enchanting accents. It gives an impression of youth and vigor but also tenderness and serenity. The ultimate in refinement. 8831 Bisol Crede Extra Dry Prosecco Valdobbiadene N.V. 40 Prosecco has captured the world's imagination almost as if it has been Italy's best kept secret. Light, fresh, not too dry and hugely drinkable, this is extremely fine Prosecco from probably the region's best producer White Wines 8878 Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, Marlborough, New Zealand 2014 45 Quintessential New Zealand Sauvignon, fresh, lively, dry and supremely easy to drink, both on its own and with food. 8130 Sancerre, Comte Lafond, Loire Valley, France 2014 52 A perennial favourite from the Comte Lafond. Fresh, crisp, dry, textbook Sauvignon Blanc. 8122 Chardonnay, Bodega Norton “Barrel Selection”, Argentina 2014 40 Smooth, full bodied Chardonnay with a smokiness from oak aging. 8202 Chardonnay, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California 2012 62 Elegantly styled textbook Chardonnay from one of California's best loved producers. 3 Glass Selection BDS $ Red Wines 8174 Valpolicella Classico, Allegrini 2013 44 The sort of red wine that reminds us how simply and deliciously drinkable red wine can be. Fresh, fruity and appetising, as at home without food as with it. An ideal red for salads. 8899 Rioja, Crianza, Conde de Valdemar 2011 35 Textbook red Rioja from one of the most historic producers. Perfumed, sweetly fruited and refreshing. 8110 Merlot, Montes Alpha, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua, Chile 2012 40 Wonderfully flavoursome Merlot from Montes who offer more flavour per dollar than almost any other winery in the world. 8867 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer, Knights Valley, Napa Valley, California 2012 51 Beringer is one of Napa's biggest producers and consistently one of the best. This is benchmark Cabernet from a standout vintage. 8193 Malbec, Bodega Norton, Mendoza, Argentina 2012 40 Fine, dry red made from the Malbec grape which produces wines of more excitement in Argentina than anywhere else. 8546 Sebastiani, Sonoma Coast, California 2013 50 Sweet-fruited, perfumed Pinot Noir from one of California's greatest winemaking dynasties. Rosé Wines 8471 Beringer, White Zinfandel, USA 30 One of California's original and best-loved white zins. 8878 Domaine De La Croix, Irresistible, Provence 2014 50 Deservedly popular, this is simply delicious, dry Provence Rosé. 4 Champagne BDS $ 0048 Piper Heidsieck Brut 320 Created by eight time winner of 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' at the International Wine Challenge, Regis Camus, this is a crisp and elegant Champagne with a depth and lots of complexity. 1125 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve 300 Elegant, fleshy and plush. This family run champagne house has been making wine for nearly two centuries. 0022 Moët & Chandon Brut 335 One of the oldest Champagne houses and continues to be the Champagne of choice at big fashion and celebrity events. Soft and not too dry, Moët (professionals DO pronounce the t) effortlessly suits most tastes. 9125 Pol Roger Brut Reserve 450 Small, family-owned house from Epernay in the heart of the Champagne region that makes very fine Champagne, often considered the perfect aperitif. A preferred brand of wine professionals, not just Sir Winston Churchill. 9127 Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 455 Wine professionals' perennial favourite from one of Champagne's oldest, most historic houses. A Champagne of great class and finesse, made solely from the Chardonnay grape. 9126 Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle 830 Not one of the best known luxury cuvées, but certainly one of the best. Exquisite blend of Champagne's two classic grapes, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, aged longer in the cellars for greater depth of flavour. 0004 Bollinger Special Cuvée 455 0005 Bollinger Special Cuvée, Magnum 810 The favourite Champagne of many, made in an assured, timeless, richly-flavoured style. Not just a great aperitif, also a fine accompaniment to food. 5 Vintage Champagne BDS $ 1161 Pierre Péters, Les Chétillons, Blanc de Blancs 2005 595 Les Chétillons is complex and demanding wine for its 2005 vintage It is a racy, powerful and mineral Champagne. 1180 Piper Heidsieck, Rare 2002 650 A wine with depth but also honed, precise, in harmony. The fruit emerges as delicate, golden, muted exotic fruits – mango and kiwifruit – and dried fruit. 9129 Bollinger La Grande Année 2002 700 Vintage Bollinger is rightly considered a Champagne classic. A bold, rich style, with the flavour to match relatively highly flavoured food. 0002 Bollinger R.D. 1997 880 The "RD" refers to the fact that this Champagne has been Recently Disgorged. The extra time spent in the bottle leads to a Champagne with greater richness and length of flavour, released when at its best to drink. 0020 Dom Pérignon 2004 925 Appreciated by wine professionals as much as by celebrities for its balance, unequalled finesse and, dare we say it, sheer drinkability. Outstanding both as an aperitif and with delicately flavoured fish and seafood. 0034 Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Blanc de Blancs 2000 1,060 Made from the Champagne region's finest Chardonnay grapes, this Champagne is perfect for those who prize elegance above power. 1998 is a top vintage, now drinking beautifully. 0011 Louis Roederer, Cristal 2005 1,095 9196 Louis Roederer, Cristal 1990 1,350 Cristal is the top Champagne from one of the region's most celebrated houses, Louis Roederer. Made in small quantities so always rare, Cristal is perfectly balanced Champagne that is famed for its ageing capacity. 6 Rosé Champagne BDS $ 0016 Piper Heidsieck Rose, Sauvage N.V 350 A charming champagne with delicate and enchanting accents. It gives an impression of youth and vigor but also tenderness and serenity. The ultimate in refinement. 1127 Billecart Salmon, Brut, Rosé N.V. 495 We love this wine for its elegant and understated style. Delicate yet exotic at the same time. 1179 Charles Heidsieck, Rosé Reserve N.V. 400 Pulpy and lively champagne with notes of wild strawberry and powder pink Rosé with a delicate sparkle. 9074 Ruinart, Brut Rosé N.V. 455 Ruinart is famed for its Rosé Champagne which is made, surprisingly, with a high percentage of white grapes (Chardonnay) to ensure greater finesse. Dry and seriously easy to drink. 1160 Krug, Rosé N.V. 1,670 Pinot Noir elevated to ethereal heights, this is a stunning example of purity, power and grace. 0008 Moet & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Rosé 2000 1,850 Extremely rare. Although Dom Pérignon Rosé has been made for over 50 years, only a favored few have drunk it. Dry, elegant and supremely refreshing. Sparkling Wines 9131 Bisol Crede Extra Dry Prosecco Valdobbiadene N.V. 190 Prosecco has captured the world's imagination almost as if it has been Italy's best kept secret. Light, fresh, not too dry and hugely drinkable, this is extremely fine Prosecco from probably the region's best producer 9132 Domaine Carneros Brut, California 2007 215 Champagne houses have had much success in their overseas outposts. Taittinger's foray into California was one of the first, producing beautifully balanced sparkling wine with fine length of flavour. 7 White Burgundy BDS $ 9137 St. Aubin Champ Tirant Gérard Thomas 2013 175 Saint Aubin is one of Burgundy's hidden treasures. This is a fine example from probably the village's finest producer.
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