Red Wines
France Selected Wines
- Merlot D'oc Belle Fontaine 2005
- A smooth wine, displaying ripe plumy fruit characteristics.
- £10.50
- Clot De Gleize, Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhone
- An Organic Wine that is intensely coloured, ripe and highly concentrated, this spicy red is richly weighted and very long.
- £10.99
- La Combe De Grinou
- Chateau Grinous is a mere 30 miles away from Saint-Emilion - it produces an alluring, soft and generous blend, supple and plumpy fruited.
- £11.25
- Domaine de Montauberon Merlot
- Fresh peaches, floral notes and a touch of spice dominate the nose here whilst the palate is rather mineral with crisp citrus acidity balanced by rich peach and apricot fruits.
- £11.25
- Chateau Moureau, Minervois 2005
- Chateau Moureau is a terraced vineyard, facing full south, nestling in the foothills of the Cevennes. A clay-limestone soil seems to suit these varietals, which produce an intensely concentrated spiced array of fruit - very Mediterranean.
- £11.99
Bordeux
- Charles VII Cotes du Castillon 2002/3
- This will balanced, powerful red has bundles of fruit with a hint of Morello cherries and just a trace of light mint
- £12.25
- Domaine La Grave Bertin 1999
- A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This 1999 vintage is clearly a winner. The property is about 26 acres and produces consistently fine wines.
- £12.75
- St Emilion Grand Cru 2003 Producteurs de St Emilion
- Floral and fruity with an aromatic attack. The palate is well balanced with integrated tannins, blackcurrant and cherry fruit and earthy spice.
- £19.99
Burgundy and Beaujolais
- Morgan Les Griottes Mommessin 2005
- Super Gamay fruit - lighter in body but full of finesse and charm.
- £14.25
- Beau Monde Pinot Noir 2004
- Pure Pinot Noir fruit here, bouquet of fresh red berries comes through on the nose and palate. Chanson cellars are quite remarkable - they are within the massive ramparts of the old city of Beaune and perfect for the storage of fine wines.
- £14.75
Rhone
- Cotes du Ventoux 2004 Terraventoux
- Ripes Grenache and Syrah make a crunchy, juicy wine.
- £10.50
- Côtes du Rhône, Villages Darriaud, 2004/5
- A soft light bodied red wine with a slightly spicy character.
- £10.95
- Crozes-Hermitage 'le Millepertuis', Guyot, 2002
- 100% Syrah as all Crozes must be, one of the most famous names of the Northern Rhne. Rich and concentrated with hints of cedar and spice.
- £19.50
Italy
- Ancora Beneventano 2003
- Gutsy red, made from Sangiovese and Aglianico grapes, with spicy brambly fruit.
- £10.25
- Statua Rosso 2003 Campania
- A juicy Southern Italian with warming plum and blackberry fruit flavours.
- £10.50
- Chianti Le Scapitozze 2003
- A medium-bodied Chianti with an aromatic nose of fresh fruit and flowers and a palate of smooth and silky red berry fruit.
- £10.99
Spain
- Rioja Crianza 2001 Criadores
- A soft and juicy Rioja with well-balanced cherry fruit. A deliciously easy drinking style.
- £11.50
- Rioja Crianza Marques de Caceres 2002/3
- A delightful Rioja, the emphasis being on ageing in the bottle not in the barrel to produce a red which is both fleshy and fruity.
- £14.99
South Africa
- Acacia Tree Shiraz/Cabernet 2004
- Smooth and fruit driven style with easy-drinking tannins and hints of raspberries and red currants.
- £10.25
- Paarl Heights Cinsaut/Shiraz 2004
- Some occasions call for a lighter red such as this. It has full fruit and no hard tannins.
- £10.25
- Bolland Cellars Shiraz 2004
- Smooth, fruity Shiraz with a twist of spice and vanilla on top of ripe blackberry and raspberry flavours.
- £10.99
- Bolland Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
- A well rounded wine with complex flavours of blackcurrants and mint.
- £10.99
Australian
- Lonsdale Ridge Cabernet Shiraz 2004
- Wonderful aromas of ripe plum and blackcurrant combined with toasty vanilla and lead onto a palate of rich plum and berry fruit with spicy, peppery overtones, integrated oak and a soft lingering finish.
- £10.50
- Firefly Shiraz 2004
- Sweet berry fruit balanced with spicy liquorice flavours and a well rounded, mouth-filling finish.
- £10.99
- Deakin Estate Merlot 2004
- Big, fruity red with juicy, jammy plum and blackberry fruit with notes of vanilla and a drop of melted chocolate.
- £11.50
- Deakin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
- A classic Australian red with bags of friendly ripe and juicy blackcurrant fruit and some creamy, vanilla oak too.
- £11.50
New Zealand
- Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2004
- A really classy example of NZ Pinot at its best - subtle cherry and spice on the finish.
- £18.50
Argentina/Chile
- Merlot Andes Peak 2005
- Full plumy wine soft but good backbone.
- £10.50
- Cabernet Sauvignon Tierra Antica 2005
- Firm with blackcurranty taste and long finish.
- £10.50
California
- Merlot Willowood N.V
- Elegant fresh damson flavour - not too heavy.
- £10.50