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The Boisdale Shortlist 2018 | 330 | The Boisdale Shortlist 2018

“Always carry a whisky in case of snakebite, and furthermore, always carry a small snake.”

W.C. Fields

CONTENTS

Champagne .....................................................................4Sparkling ........................................................................7Gin ..................................................................................8Vodka ..............................................................................9Sherry ...........................................................................10White Wine ...................................................................11Red Wine ......................................................................15Rosé Wine .....................................................................19Pudding Wine ...............................................................21Port ...............................................................................21Cognac ..........................................................................22Whisky ..........................................................................23Rum ..............................................................................26Liqueurs........................................................................27Beer ...............................................................................28Cider .............................................................................28Soft Drinks ...................................................................29

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CHAMPAGNE

NON VINTAGE

Glass125ml

Bottle750ml

Boisdale 1er Cru 12.00 59.75A classic “Blanc de Noir”: 50% Premier Cru Pinot Noir and 50% Premier Cru Pinot Meunier grapes with a minimum of six years average bottle age. The result is a complex, elegant Champagne of real distinction.

Deutz Brut Classic NV 55.00Queen Victoria, Empress of India, chose this Champagne for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897. It is remarkably seductive and delicate with soft, creamy brioche notes.

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV 69.50One of the most prestigious Champagne Houses, this embodies the elegant and diamond cut style of the House. Enjoy the richness of its fresh fruit flavours and notes of buttery brioche.

SOFT DRINKS

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Schweppes Indian Tonic / Slimline Tonic / Lemonade / Bitter Lemon / Soda / Ginger Ale / Ginger Beer

2.95

Coca Cola / Diet Coke / Coca Cola Zero 2.95

Irn Bru 3.50

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 4.00

Fresh Apple/Pink Grapefruit/Cranberry/Pineapple Juice

3.25

Appletiser Apple 3.50

Speyside Glenlivet Naturally Still Water 4.20

Speyside Glenlivet Lightly Sparkling Water 4.20


BEER & CIDER CHAMPAGNE

VINTAGE(Vintages subject to change)

Glass125ml

Bottle750ml

Boisdale Vintage Cuvée 2004 13.90 69.5070% Grand Cru Chardonnay and 30% Premier Cru Pinot Noir.2006 is also a magnificent Champagne vintage. The nose is freshwith lively citrus notes, the palate reveals spiced vanilla with hints ofwhite peppercorns and intense minerality.

Deutz Cuvée William 2002 120.00A completely stunning vintage prestige cuvee of astonishingly complex elegance and delicacy that has totally charmed all who have tasted it at Boisdale. If you love magnificent Champagne you will adore this wine.

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 149.50Evocative of a by gone age, this is a Champagne of charm and great assurance, revealing the fine pedigree of a broad aromatic palate and subtle, yet complex, floral persistence on the finish.

Dom Perignon 2006 29.50 149.50An elegant & distinguished style, the 2004 vintage is well-balanced & mature. The acidity, the fruit & aromas of brioche unite harmoniously on the palate, with hints of cashew nuts, fresh almonds & grapefruit. The body is fresh, ending on an intense finish, subtle, rich & very fine.

Half Pint

Pint

Cinque 5% 2.75 5.50

Aspall Cider 5.5% 2.45 4.85

Spitfire 4.2% 2.25 4.50

Whitstable Bay Blonde 4.5% 2.45 4.90

Guinness 4.1% 2.95 5.90

Whitstable Pale Ale 3.9% 2.40 4.80

Bottle

Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted 4.2% 4.95

Harviestoun Schiehallion 4.8% 4.95

Peroni 5.1% 5.20

Red Stripe 4.7% 5.00

1936 Biere 4.7% 5.50

Aspall Isabels Berry 3.8% 7.00

Fit Beer Non-Alcoholic 0.3% 4.50

“If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.”Dean Martin


CHAMPAGNE

ROSÉ

Glass125ml

Bottle750ml

Boisdale Vintage Cuvée Rosé 2006 13.90 69.5050% Premier Cru Pinot Noir and 50% Premier Cru Pinot Meunier. This rose is made using the skin contact method rather than the addition of still red wine which is more common. A wine worthy of its excellent vintage, hints of red berry fruit with elegant floral and citrus notes.

Deutz Rosé NV 75.00A wonderful and delicate classic salmon pink colour. The nose is fresh with aromas of cherries and blackberries. The palate is surprisingly concentrated and delicious with an extremely fine and beautifully balanced finish.

Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé NV 86.50“Strawberries and cream” is one panellist’s description. Intense and delicate aromas, followed by subtle, floral notes of honeysuckle and wild strawberries on the palate.

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2006 285.00Well rounded, delicate aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and pomegranates, combine with blood orange and grapefruit. An amazingly complex palate with refreshing and intense red fruit undertones.

LIQUEURS

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Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila 10.00

Disaronno Amaretto 7.25

Kahlua 7.00

Luxardo Sambuca 7.00

Baileys 7.00

Drambuie 9.60

Cointreau 7.55

Nardini Bianca Grappa 9.30

Tia Maria 7.00

Frangelico 7.15

Limonbello 8.75

Grand Marnier 9.40

Kummel Wolfschmidt 9.80

Bem Bom Cachaca 9.80

Nuestra Soledad Mezcal 15.60

“Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.”

Homer J. Simpson from The Simpsons

“I was in love with a beautiful blonde once, dear. She drove me to drink. That’s the one thing

I’m indebted to her for.”W. C. Fields


RUM SPARKLING

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Bottle750ml

Santi Nello Extra Dry, Botter DOC

7.10 32.50

Veneto, Italy. Pale yellow gold in colour offering a bouquet of pear drops, lemon & melon. Light & fresh on the palate with a clean finish.

Vilarnau Brut Reserva Rosé Cava NV, Barcelona, Spain

7.30 33.50

An intense pink colour with great aromatic complexity, reflecting the Mediterranean character of the area where it is made. With more hours of sunlight the grapes here ripen more fully, thus developing greater colour & aromatic potential.

Prosecco Canal Grande Extra Dry NV, DOC Veneto, Italy

8.60 39.50

Brilliant pale yellow with persistent perlage. Fresh & distinctive on the palate with citrus fruit & floral notes.

Jenkyn Place Brut 2013 English Sparkling Wine, Hampshire, England

11.95 59.50

The nose is characterised by pure, bright citrus fruit, followed by a silky palate of tropical fruits, quince and baked bread. Freshness and precision of flavour is enhanced by a beautiful balancing acidity, giving this wine a harmonious mouthfeel with great persistence. 62% Chardonnay 24% Pinot Noir, 14% Meunier.

Glass50ml

Havana Club 3yr 7.00Notes of vanilla, caramelised pear, banana with hints of smoked oak, and bags of Cuban optimism and passion.

Havana Club 7yr 8.50Rich, voluptuous, and silky with a complex palate of vibrant warm cocoa, vanilla, sugarcane, chestnut and caramelised tropical fruit.

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 7.25Rich vanilla tones with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg – long and dry finish with a balance of subdued sweetness and a hint of toasted toffee.

Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros 14.30Warm amber hue, with a deep red glow. On the nose, toasted pecan and spice aromas reveals more robust origins and wood character. A complex, flavourful, full-bodied palate of cocoa, coffee, sweet tobacco and brown spices.

“My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol

before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them.”

Winston Churchill


GIN

Glass50ml

Beefeater 24 7.75Subtle notes of green tea with hints of grapefruit support the full classic Juniper palate: an outstanding example of London dry gin.

Hendricks 9.50The botanical signature of Hendricks consists of a myriad of floral, root, fruit and seed infusions from the world over. In particular the Damascena rose petal imparts a delicate scented flavour which beautifully matches the subtle taste of cucumber.

Fisher’s Gin 12.00London dry gin from the Suffolk coast, made with a barley base alongside classic gin botanicals (juniper, cardamom, orange and lemon peels) as well as some not-so-classic botanicals - spignel, rock samphire, wood aven and bog myrtle, all native to the Suffolk coast.

WHISKY

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Highland Park 18yr 28.35One of our all-time favourites, this has to be one of the most consistently excellent malt whiskies of the past 10 years. Showered with awards and praise from all quarters, it was named as ‘Best Spirit in the World’ by F Paul Pacult of the Spirit Journal in 2005. Unfailingly excellent, especially after a good meal.

Macallan Reflexion 147.40Part of The Macallan’s decanter series, Reflexion follows on from the success of M. Matured in first-fill sherry hogsheads – both American and Spanish oak – this shows excellent balance between citrus zest, sultana and spicy flavours.

Chivas Regal 25yr 39.85Chivas 25 is a rare and exclusive blend of the finest Scotch whiskies, which have all been aged for a minimum of 25 years. Chivas Regal 25 Year Old was first launched in 1909 and was the world’s first luxury whisky. It is available only as a strictly limited release in individually numbered bottles.

Glenfiddich Excellence 26yr 63.70Aged exclusively in ex-bourbon casks sourced from the Kelvin Cooperage in Kentucky. A twisting aroma with salted caramel, vanilla fudge, rich cocoa and subtle grassy notes to round out this superb expression.

The Balvenie 25yr Single Barrel 85.85Notes of crushed almonds, Sicilian honey, coconut, vanilla and sweet black liquorice. Light up an Epicure No2, pour a dram, sit back and enjoy!


WHISKY VODKA

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Stolichnya Red 7.75The original export-market red-label Stolichnaya - a smooth, velvety classic, quadruple-distilled, blended with icy glacial water and carefully charcoal filtered three times.

Reyka 8.95Reyka is a small batch vodka produced in Iceland using a process that includes the filtration through lava rock. Made in one of only six carter head stills in the world, this is made from a mixture of wheat and barley.

Golovkine 11.00Count Gavriil Ivanovich Golovkine was Royal Chancellor to Tsar Peter the Great and his Ambassador to the Court of Louis XIV in the early 18th century. He is also reputed to have been responsible for organising some of the Russian court’s more exotic and scandalous entertainments. The vodka named in his honour is a distillation of his aristocratic and sophisticated spirit with undertones of a richer, wilder character.

Boisdale serves 50ml measures as standard25ml available on request / all mixers are charged at 2.00

“I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.”

Winston Churchill

Glass50ml

Bowmore 15yr Darkest 18.95The Bowmore Darkest has flourished since it gained a 15 year-old age statement. The sweet sherry notes take precedence over the peat here.

Chivas Regal 18yr 14.75The most highly awarded blended Scotch whisky in the world. Chivas 18 is a uniquely rich and multi-layered blend that includes over twenty of Scotland’s rarest single malt Scotch whiskies. With 85 flavour notes in every drop, each sip is a new discovery.

The Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask 14.25To create the ideal finish Malt Master David Stewart filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie, married with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish.

The Glenlivet 18yr 18.95This excellent single malt is a classic Speyside dram – with notes of chewy sultanas, barley sugars and toasty cereals, with petals and apple blossoms. The finish is long and dry with a spicy oak note.

Glenfiddich 18yr 19.45A truly exceptional single malt, with great consistency and character. Flavours of oak, baked apple and cinnamon are drawn from an intense marrying period, to produce a warming and distinguished finish.

Laphroaig Lore 21.40Created by Distillery Manager John Campbell, Laphroaig Lore is said to be the richest ever Laphroaig! Named after the skills passed down over the generations, this permanent addition to the range is matured in a combination of casks including first fill Sherry butts and quarter casks and is said to contain some of their “most precious stock”.


SHERRY

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Tio Pepe Fino 6.95 39.50Deliciously crisp and dry, with citrus hints and a hint of salt: perfect as an aperitif or with smoked fish or shellfish.

Leonor Palo Cortado Sherry 8.50 45.00Palo Cortado likes to breathe, developing the most extraordinary hazelnut, toasty oak and caramel flavours. Despite this seemingly sweet flavour profile, it is completely and delightfully dry!

Apostoles Palo Cortado Viejo VORS Sherry

13.50 50.00

An amazingly concentrated and intense Palo Cortado that has benefited from more than 30 years of ageing. Amazingly complex and intense and bone dry.

Noe 30 Year Old Pedro Ximenez 13.50 50.00One of the world’s oldest and great wines - so densely viscous you practically have to shake it out of the bottle.

WHISKY

Glass50ml

Chivas Regal 12yr 9.95Chivas is a blend of many different malt and grain Scotch whiskies, matured for at least 12 years. This rich, smooth blend balances style with substance and tradition with a modern twist.

The Glenlivet 12yr 14.40Sweet fruity notes of zesty oranges and pears, with a hint of candy and toffee apples. This spirit is pale gold in colour and produces a long, delicate finish, with an aroma of citrus fruit.

Auchentoshan American Oak 12.15Auchentoshan American Oak was introduced in 2014 to replace the Classic. Matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, this is a vanilla-rich and fruity whisky.

Glenfiddich 15yr Solera 11.60Flavours of warm spice, honey and rich fruit – the whisky is mellowed in unique Solera vats that are never emptied, these large oak tuns are inspired by the sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal.

The Balvenie 12yr Doublewood 13.50Matured in two wood types this single malt is smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours of nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of Oloroso sherry.

Arran Malt 14yr 14.95The 2010 release from Arran, the 14 year old replaces the previous benchmark, the 12. This was finished in fresh bourbon and sherry hogsheads 2 years before it was bottled. The result is a sweet, fruity arran with all that wonderful malt we love!.


COGNAC WHITE WINE

(Vintages subject to change)

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Glass175ml

Bottle750ml

Crucillon Viura Blanco 2016 4.90 6.40 22.50Campo de Borja, SpainPale yellow coloured with intense floral aromas. Crisp & delicate dry white with a refreshing finish.

Viñas Del Vero, Chardonnay/Macabeo 2016

6.00 7.80 27.50

Somontano, SpainDry & crisp with notes of apricot, peach & apple.

Pinot Grigio Altana di Vico 2016

6.40 8.40 29.50

Terre Siciliane IGT, ItalyA crisp, dry wine made to a fuller style than is typical of this popular grape variety. Cool fermented for fruit and acid retention to create a youthful and refreshing wine.

Avant Sauvignon Blanc 2013 7.00 9.10 32.00Kendall Jackson, California, USAThis wine is light bodied with distinguished flavours of vibrant lime, tangerine & passion fruit. Pairs exceptionally well with a wide variety of dishes, great times & good friends.With discreet notes of tropical fruits & white blossom on the nose, this wine delivers a lively citrus injection on the palate.

Glass50ml

Courvoisier VSOP 15.15This skillfully crafted V.S.O.P. cognac is a blend of several crus with a delicate bouquet and excellent balance of oak and exotic flavours.

Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac 15.55Remy Martin’s 1738 Accord Royal Cognac was created to sit between their VSOP and XO. It is named in honour of the Accord Royal granted by King Louis XV to Rémy Martin in 1738, allowing the firm to use his land to plant vines. This is a rich and robust Cognac.

Hennessy XO 35.00The original ‘extra-old’ cognac, first bottled in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for family and friends. Darker and complex with appealing leather and tobacco notes and a touch of spice - a great cigar cognac.

15ml £45.00 25ml £75.00 50ml £150.00

Remy Martin Louis XIII THINK A CENTURY AHEAD.Each decanter is the life achievement of generations of cellar masters. Since its origins in 1874, each generation of cellar master selects from our cellars the oldest and most precious eaux-de-vie for Louis XIII. Today, Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau is setting aside our nest eaux-de-vie, as a legacy to his successors for the coming century. Louis XIII is a fragrance. The fragrance of time.


WHITE WINE

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Cotes Du Roussillon Blanc 2016 7.30 9.50 33.50Domaine de Bila-Haut, Michel Chapoutier, FranceSoft and seductive, well rounded and fresh with delicate hints of apricot and fennel. A fascinating blend of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, & Roussanne grapes from a truly great wine maker.

Boisdale Sauvignon Blanc 2016 8.20 10.60 37.50Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, FranceA great favourite displaying tantalising aromas of honeysuckle, passion fruit & crisp mineral flavours with a hint of grapefruit.

Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2016

8.20 10.60 37.50

Hemel-en-Aarde, South AfricaFresh, vibrant, perfumed Sauvignon blanc, filled-out & enriched with a carefully judged unwooded Chardonnay component, make this a beautifully balanced & highly versatile wine.

Zapallar Riesling 2016 8.20 10.60 37.50Casablanca Valley, ChileThis lovely dry Riesling spends 2 to 3 months on its lees to add structure and flavours. The result is a fresh and perfumed wine with aromas of citrus, grapefruit, lime, apple and apricot.

Gavi di Gavi ‘Fossili’ 2016 8.70 11.30 40.00San Silvestro, Piedmont, ItalySeriously good Gavi di Gavi from a single vineyard that highlights the joys of Italy’s most compelling signature white wine. An absolute joy to drink as an aperitif or with seafood.


PUDDING WINE & PORT

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Quinta de la Rosa 20yr Tawny (50cl)

14.00 70.00

An award winning, rich, warming, complex 20 year old tawny port from a small family owned and run Port producer, with dried fruit and almond notes on the nose and the palate and a very long finish. Pair with rich fruit cakes, medium to mature cheeses or dried fruit and nuts.

Quinta do Noval 20yr Tawny 100.00Classic old Tawny colour with golden highlights. This port has an elegant bouquet reminiscent of dried fruit and almonds from its time in wood. Elegant velvety and concentrated on the palate with an attractive lingering finish.

Quinta Do Noval “Silval” Vintage Port 2005

14.50 100.00

This is a dense, fruit-led, port that has just entered its drinking maturity and is showing wonderfully. With all of the rich, dark berry fruit that one would expect from a top quality vintage port.

Tokaji Disznóko Late Harvest 5.50 47.50Pale green-gold colour with aromas of ripe peach, exotic fruit & blossom. Moderate palate weight, with a fine balance of intense sweetness & acidic lift.

Tokaji Disznóko Aszu 5 Puttonyos 9.50 90.00The perfect balance between richness of the botrytis and the acidity of the fruit making this wine ideal to serve with slightly spiced food, soft cheeses and dessert.


ROSÉ WINE WHITE WINE

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Mount Brown, Sauvignon Blanc 2016

9.80 12.80 45.00

Waipara, New ZealandA refined and elegant Sauvignon Blanc produced by father and daughter team, Tony Rutherford and Catherine Keith. Softer and more nuanced than the more forward Marlborough style, showing exotic fruit flavours backed up by a lemon-lime minerality.

Pomino Bianco DOC 2014 10.00 13.00 45.70Marchesi di’ Frescobaldi, Toscana, ItalyAn incredibly elegant, delicate & totally charming blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc from one of the greatest wine makers of Tuscany: a real discovery!

Albarino 2016 10.10 13.20 46.50Pazos de Lusco, Galicia, SpainThis is a fantastic expression of the Albarino grape, from this artisanal winery. Myriad tropical fruits on the nose & tangy grapefruit & pineapple on the palate. Smooth, rounded & elegant with beautifully poised acidity.


“I feel sorry for people who don’t drink. They must have that morning feeling all the time.”

Dean Martin

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Côtes de Provence Rosé, Prestige 2016

49.50

Château Minuty, Provence, FranceAll the savoir-faire and tradition of Minuty are crystallised in the Prestige range, born 25 years ago. This light rosé wine expresses some very intense aromas of citrus fruits and white flowers. Its velvety mouth associated with its freshness gives it something very. A strong flavour reflects the blend of the four grapes - Grenache, Tibouren , Syrah, Cinsault.

L’Exuberance de Clos Cantenac Rosé 2015

9.80 12.80 45.00

Bordeaux, FranceDescribed as ‘the rarest rosé on earth’ by Matthew Jukes. Easy on the eye with a beautifully pale, shimmering salmon pink hue, this rosé has a delicate nose & a palate that is as close to heaven as it gets!

Château Minuty Rosé et Or, Côtes de Provence 2016

69.00

Château Minuty, Provence, FranceMinuty’s signature rosé is a single vineyard, organic wine, produced mainly from Grenache, the ‘king of rosés’, and Tibouren, the emblematic varietal of the St Tropez peninsula. This rosé with a vibrating expression is a concentration of greedy aromas fighting to get out, An intense freshness which offers the full expression of fruits.


Magnum 90.00


WHITE WINE

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Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2013

12.30 16.00 56.50

California, USABeautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, & papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla & honey to create depth & balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak & butter rounds out the long, lingering finish.

Alpha Domus Wingwalker Viognier 2014

13.80 18.00 63.60

Hawke’s Bay, New ZealandA delicate and complex aroma of apricot, yellow fleshed peach, jasmine and mineral notes. French oak and yeast lees stirring contributes creamy vanilla and toasted brioche characters. Our Wine Buyer’s Favourite.

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016

17.30 22.50 79.50

Marlborough, New ZealandA wine full of fresh herbal aromas & layers of ripe guava & tropical fruit. Gooseberries & passionfruit on the medium-full body; the palate is succulent & crisp with a long flavoursome finish.


ROSÉ WINE

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Boisdale Rosé 2015 6.40 8.40 29.50Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, FranceBordeaux Rose at its very best: dry & full bodied & packed with ripe plump summer berry & blackcurrant leaf flavours, all complimented by the deliciously refreshing acidity & a lively spicy finish.

Côtes de Provence Rosé 2016 8.60 11.20 39.50Château Minuty, Provence, FranceThe aromatic harmony of grenache and cinsault offers some notes of peach and candied orange.These wines are elaborated in the pure Minuty style – a combination of fresh, upfront natural fruit and intense flavours.



RED WINE RED WINE

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Vina Temprana Old Vines Garnacha 2016

4.90 6.40 22.50

Campo de Borja, SpainGarnacha made from old vines, showing Raspberry, cherry and white pepper aromas with good concentration of fruit and a fresh lift on the finish.

Viñas Del Vero, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2016

6.00 7.80 27.50

Somontano, SpainRich & full bodied with hints of cinnamon, cherry & green peppercorn.

Armigero Sangiovese di Romagna 2014 DOC Riserva

6.40 8.40 29.50

Emilia Romagna - Regional ItalyA superb wine from the Emilia-Romagna region. Ruby red with lashings of ripe cherries, dried fruit & spice, light & fruity on the palate.

Cote du Roussillon 2016 7.30 9.50 33.50Domaine de Bila-Haut, Michel Chapoutier, FranceDeliciously fleshy and beautifully structured for full and easy enjoyment. A tantelising classic blend of Grenache, Carignon & Syrah.

Vina Amate Rioja Crianza 2014 7.60 9.90 35.00Rioja, SpainThis stunning Rioja spends 12 months in oak barrels and another 12 months in bottle before release. Powerful nose with layers of black and red fruits, leading to a fruit driven palate with mineral and gentle oaky notes on the finish.


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Château Rahoul 2014 15.10 19.70 69.50Graves, Bordeaux, FranceThis is a very serious wine indeed, as anyone who is a collector of fine wine will instantly recognise. A great concentration of colour & fruit combined with plenty of supple tannins give this wine great maturity & gravitas.

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2016

15.10 19.70 69.50

Stellenbosch, South AfricaComplex red and dark fruits on the nose with violets and white pepper. A palate of cloves and black pepper with integrated acidity and toasted oak notes. An opulent, lingering finish. This is one of the most iconic South African reds and can beat any Malbecs or Australian Shiraz based wines easily.

Château Potensac 1997 16.30 21.20 75.00Cru Bourgeois, Médoc, FranceDark glowing crimson. Grunty, very concentrated. Arguably the miracle here is to find a wine from Jean-Hubert Delon (the makers of Ch. Leoville Las Cases) at around £95 & one you could actually think of drinking too. This should certainly appeal to classicists – especially those knowledgeable enough to know it’s related to the most expensive super second of all, Léoville Las Cases. Jancis Robinson, Sept 2011, 16/20.

Il Fauno Toscana 2012 19.00 24.80 87.50Tuscany, ItalyThis Super Tuscan displays a dark ruby colour in the glass, with vibrant red fruit aromas of pomegranate, cranberry & tart red cherry on the nose. Hints of green olive, cedar & sandalwood envelop aromas of lavender, anise, ground clove & kirsch extract.



RED WINERED WINE

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Boisdale Claret 2015 8.20 10.60 37.50Château de Sours, Bordeaux, FranceSpecially blended for Boisdale at Chateau de Sours: soft ripe fruit, pronounced elegance, & sweet concentrated blackberry & blackcurrant flavours.

Dourosa Tinto 2015 9.10 11.90 42.00Quinta de La Rosa, Douro, PortugalMade from the traditional local grape varieties of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca & Tinta Roriz. It sends layers of ripe mulberries, damsons & raspberries coursing around your tongue. The mouth feel is fleshy, exuberant & balanced.

Billo Priorat, Cellar Cecilio 2012

10.70 13.90 49.00

Catalonia, SpainIntense ripe dark fruits with notes of herbs and balsamic. A full and rich style with bags of rustic character and earthiness. Long and delicious. Outstanding value and a truly exciting wine.

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2015

10.70 14.00 49.30

Mendoza, ArgentinaRed with purple highlights. Predominant aromas of black fruits as plum & berries in harmony with toasted hints & spicy notes of white pepper. Fruity & fresh profile. Presence of a slight toasted touch due to its barrel aging.

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Le Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2014

12.00 15.60 55.00

Domaine Chanson, Burgundy, FranceBright red colour. Intense aromas of ripe cherries mixed withliquorice & spices. Complex & well-crafted. Very pure fruit. Crunchy texture & well integrated tannins. Long & refreshing aftertaste.

Beronia Vinas Viejas 2012 12.00 15.60 55.00La Rioja Alta, SpainA superb award winning Rioja. 100% very old Tempranillo vines produce a classic, elegant & complex Rioja with blackberries, cocoa & spice, soft tannins & a delicious long finish.

Edmeades Zinfandel 2013 14.10 18.40 65.00Mendocino County, California, USAAromas of wild blackberries, spiced plums, cherries, cracked black pepper & clove spice. A round & lush texture with flavours of blackberry compote, toasted oak & red-fleshed plum. Balanced by fine tannins & a pleasing acidity.

Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Cabernet

14.10 18.40 65.00

Sauvignon 2011, California, USAThe wine opens with deep black cherry & cassis flavours. Intense, round, soft but well-structured tannins - cedar & vanilla notes linger. Wine Enthusiast say “Easily the best Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve ever! Run don’t walk to find this beauty - 92 points”.

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