CORAVIN WINES FINE WINE BY THE GLASS “CORAVIN IS THE MOST TRANSFORMATIONAL AND EXCITING NEW PRODUCT FOR WINE LOVERS THAT HAS BEEN INVENTED IN THE LAST 30+ YEARS – THIS IS A KILLER DEVICE” ROBERT PARKER, JR WINE WRITER & CRITIC WITH A CORAVIN THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS, WE CAN NOW POUR A GLASS OF FINE WINE WITHOUT PULLING THE CORK, THEREFORE NOT OXIDISING OR CONTIMINATING THE JUICE INSIDE. THIS ALLOWS US TO OFFER FINE AND RARE WINES BY THE GLASS, OR EVEN SPECIAL PARCELS WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY TO GET OUR HANDS ON. WHITE 125ML 2016/17 Condrieu Les Mandouls, Rhone, Ferraton Pere & Fils 17.00 Jancis Robinson – 17 Points Floral nose, backed up by apricot, peach and a tangy marmalade note. Good zest on the finish. Typically bombastic, but retains balance. 2015 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru ‘En Montceau’ Domaine Marc Colin 18.00 Wine Advocate – 91 Points The palate is well balanced with lemon zest, orange peel and hints of peach all served up with a side order of spice on the finish. Plenty to savour here and the length is impressive. 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gain, Marc Colin 19.00 Jancis Robinson – 16.5 Points Oak-dominant lime nose, quite powerful. Rich and assertive on the palate, it is concentrated and compact, showing power and vibrancy. Oaky yet mineral, pungent and long. RED 125ML 2015 The Owl & The Dust Devil, Finca Decero, Mendoza, Argentina 11.00 Silver Medal – International Wine Challenge – 93 Points 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Malbec, 19% Petit Verdot, 10% Tannat Superb single vineyard blend with a silky structure, great balance and structure, an exceptionally rich core provides depth of character and flavour for superb ageing potential. 2016 Crozes-Hermitage, La Matiniere, Ferraton, Rhone, France 12.00 Expressive and perfumed Syrah, with notes of succulent black cherry, toast, meat and violets. The tannins are silky and in perfect balance with the fresh acidity. The finish is long and harmonious. 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Omnia Rotem & Mounir Saouma 21.00 Wine Spectator - 92 Points Vinified with 100% whole cluster and aged two years in barrel (on lees) with no racking before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. It has a creaminess and suppleness (no doubt due to the extended lees contact) to go with terrific notes of black raspberries, crushed flowers, incense and Asian spice. Medium to full-bodied, fresh, tight and lively, yet with good richness 2008 Ch Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac 22.00 Jancis Robinson – 17++ Points Glowing crimson. Thoroughly correct, classy élevage. Pure inky fragrance with nicely constructed palate. Savoury and luscious at the same time. Well done. Very refreshing. Experimental These wines are bit of fun and worth experimenting with if you fancy something exciting and different. It’s not often you can taste wine from one of Bordeaux’s top vintages nearly 40 years old. 1982 Chateau Saint Bonnet, Medoc, Cru Bourgeois 15.00 WINE BY THE GLASS SPARKLING 125ML Prosecco, Ca’ del Console, Italy 11% 6.30 Grande Réserve, Devaux, Champagne, NV France 12% 8.80 WHITE 175ML 250ML Trebbiano, Ponte Pietra, Italy 12.5% 5.10 6.70 Chardonnay, Murphy Vineyards, Australia 13% 6.10 8.20 Chenin Blanc, Darling Cellars, S. Africa 12.5% 6.20 8.30 Sauvignon Blanc, Chateaux Madirac, Bordeaux 12.5% 6.90 9.10 Sauvignon Blanc, Featherdrop Hills, Marlborough, NZ 13% 7.50 10.00 Riesling, Blanc de Mer, Bouchard Finlayson, S.Africa 13% 7.90 10.50 Picpoul de Pinet, Beauvignac, France 13% 8.20 10.70 ROSE 175ML 250ML Molino Loco, Monastrell, Yecla, Spain, 12% 6.20 8.30 Pinot Grigio Rosato, Veneto Italy, Dry 12% 6.80 8.90 Côtes de Provence, Chateau des Ferrages 13% 8.90 11.80 RED 175ML 250ML Molino Loco, Monastrell, Yecla Spain 13.5% 5.60 7.50 Cabernet Sauvignon, D’Alamel by Lapostolle, Chile 13.5% 6.20 8.20 Touriga Nacional, Dão, Prunus, Portugal 12.5% 6.90 9.10 Malbec, Finca La Colonia, Argentina 14% 7.00 9.30 Merlot, Domaine La Bastide, Aude Hauterive, France 13% 7.20 9.50 Zinfandel, Lodi ‘Old Vine’, Scotto, California 13.5% 7.40 9.80 Chianti, Mediceo, Alberto Antonini, Tuscany, Italy 12.5% 7.30 9.70 Frappato, Mandrarossa, `Costadune` Sicily 13% 7.50 10.00 WINES BY THE GLASS AVAILABLE IN 125ML CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING 162 Moscato, Inocent Bystander, Australia 375 ml bottle 18.00 Rhubarb crumble, toffee apple. Persistent fizz with a brown pear and tamarillo skin finish. BOTTLE 151 Ca' del Console Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy 11% 29.50 A classic Prosecco with aromas of white peach, pear and flowers. The palate is fresh, not too dry, and clean as a whistle all the way through to the sparkling finish. 163 Rosé, Spumante Ca Di Spumante, Italy 31.50 Extra dry, fresh and light. 153 Grande Réserve, Devaux, Champagne, NV France 12% 45.00 The wine has a lovely Pinot Noir richness on the nose, with aromas of baked apples and vanilla. On the palate, it is full, rounded and well balanced, with a lively, persistent finish 158 Rosé Champagne NV– Oeil De Perdrix, Devaux ,France 49.50 Soft and elegant, smooth for easy drinking a great value rose worthy of a gold award. 160 « Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, West Chiltington, England 55.00 From one of the most celebrated producers of English Wine. This has excellent intensity of fruit combined with a fine mousse and long finish that has flavours of roasted almonds and baked peaches. Excellent! 154 Laurent Perrier Champagne N.V 57.00 A classic from this famous house, full of flavour, one the best non-vintages around. 155 Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Champagne N.V. 59.00 A golden wine with good fruit, dry with fine balance and style. 152 Cloudy Bay Pelorus N.V, sparkling, New Zealand 59.00 Extremely high quality sparkling wine from this cult producer. Noticeably rich and full-bodied in style, with an opulent character to the fruit and distinctive toastiness on the nose, but with elegance nonetheless. 156 Taittinger brut reserve Champagne N.V. 65.00 Pale in colour with a fine, strong bubble, the nose is of clean green fruit, matched in the mouth with a pleasingly refreshing acidity. 161 Rosé Nyetimber, West Chiltington, England 69.00 Produced from chardonnay and pinot noir this has delicate aromas of redcurrants and cherries, which fill the nose while hints of spice and brioche add depth and complexity with a fine mousse and long finish that has flavours of roasted almonds and baked peaches. Excellent! 159 Rosé Laurent Perrier Cuvee Champagne brut 79.00 Soft rose, light and refreshing with flowery character and hints of summer fruits. 157 Bollinger Grande Année 2007 129.00 Bollinger's stunning vintage wines are highly sought after. Following the house style, this is a richly fruited Champagne with bold yeasty notes, yet with an elegance and finesse that is typical of superior vintage wines « Directors favourites ¢ Available in 125ml Every effort is made to ensure the vintages are correct at the time of going to print, but these may vary. WHITE WINES LIGHT EASY DRINKING DRY WHITES BOTTLE 1 Trebbiano Garganega, Ponte Pietra, Italy 2018 alc 12.5% 20.00 This blend of italian grape varieties is a wonderfully fresh and zesty white wine. Clean & refreshing with a spicy finish. 2 Chardonnay, Murphy Vineyards, Big Rivers, Australia 2018 alc 13% 24.50 Pale straw yellow with youthful green hues. A nose of citrus fruits and ripe apples, with underlying notes, rounded and buttery feel. 98 Fiano, The Swooper, South Eastern Australia 2017 26.00 Delicate aromas of herbs, hay and stone fruit, lovely, crisp and dry with a creamy richness of texture 70 Rioja Bianco, El Coto, Spain 2017 28.00 Pale yellow in colour, the wine is dry and fresh on the palate with aromas of peaches, apples, citrus and tropical fruits. The finish is fresh and fruity with hints of melon. This is a zingy, lively wine. 15 Rousanne/Chenin Blanc, Front Row, S. Africa 2018 28.00 A full bodied white wine showing melon and ripe pear flavours over a creamy mouthfeel and with a lingering, zesty aftertaste. Elegant aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate ideally suited to seafood. 22 Vinho Verde Reserva, Quinta de Azevedo, Portugal 2018 29.00 Production of Rías Baixas A delicate yet multi-faceted nose of lemon, crunchy pear, melon and subtle floral notes marries with a palate of remarkable texture and a lengthy, dry, citrus zest finish. 87 Godello, Caixas Bodegas Martin Codax, Galicia, Spain 2017 29.50 Production of Rías Baixas A delicate yet multi-faceted nose of lemon, crunchy pear, melon and subtle floral notes marries with a palate of remarkable texture and a lengthy, dry, citrus zest finish. 182 Sauvignon Blanc, Estacion Vineyard, Colchagua, Chile 2018 29.50 Bright greenish-yellow hues and aromas of citrus fruit with a sweet edge, this displays fresh acidity and a flavourful, fruity persistence. 28 Picpoul de Pinet, Beauvignac, France, 2018 32.00 Elegant aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate ideally suited to seafood. 20 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine, Sur Lie, La Griffe, France 2017 34.50 Famous for its delicious old vines giving added depth and complexity. Great with seafood & refreshingly nice anytime on a warm day. 9 « Macon Chaintre, Domaine Mathias, Beaune, France 2017 36.00 Produced in Chaintre (one of the five villages responsible for Pouilly Fuisse). This is a sensationally rich, fruity and stylish wine with an elegant flavour and chardonnay finish.