Dean Court Hotel Feb 2017

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WINE LIST 2017

Transcript of Dean Court Hotel Feb 2017

WINE LIST2017

Page 3 - 4 WINES BY THE GLASS

Page 5 ZINGY, ZESTY SAUVIGNONS

Page 6 CLEAN & CRISP DRY WHITES

Page 7 ELEGANT & CREAMY WHITES

Page 8 RICH, FRAGRANT & AROMATIC WHITES Page 9 ROSÉ

Page 10 LIGHT & FRUITY REDS

Page 11 SOFT & JUICY REDS

Page 12 ELEGANT, MEDIUM BODIED REDS

Page 13 SPICY, RICH & FULL BODIED REDS

Page 14 CHAMPAGNE

Page 15 SPARKLING, DESSERT WINES & PORT

INDEX

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Bin 175ml 250ml

WHITE

100 Sauvignon Blanc Le Charme, IGP Pays du Gers - France £5.90 £7.50 Overt bouquet with classical gooseberry pungency. Refreshing and quenching on the palate.

102 Sauvignon Blanc Kuraka, Marlborough - New Zealand £7.20 £8.90 Beautiful aromas of tropical fruit and limes with restrained crushed herb notes.

200 Chardonnay Turi, Central Valley - Chile £6.00 £7.70 This Chardonnay is young, with citrus and tropical notes. Elegant acidity and good mineralitygivewaytoaroundedfinish.

201 Pinot Grigio Ca’Tesore, Veneto - Italy £6.50 £8.20 The nose has hints of lemon balm, green apple and pear and the palate is dry and zestywithvibrantfloralnotes.

RED

401 Merlot Tonada, Central Valley - Chile £5.90 £7.50 Hints of smoky plum and damson jam on the nose. A fruity, medium bodied palatewithmoreplumflavours,achocolateynoteandatwistofspice.

451 Cabernet Sauvignon Monastier, Alain Grignon, Pays d’Oc £6.70 £8.60 France The nose has aromas of cassis and blackcurrant leaf that lead to a wellbalanced,mediumbodiedpalatefilledwithsoftfruit.

452 Rioja Vega Crianza - Spain £7.20 £8.90 A superior quality Crianza from an excellent producer. A clean, intense nose with aromas of black fruits, cinnamon and toffee with a well balanced, fruity palate.

454 Malbec Gouguenheim, Mendoza - Argentina £7.20 £8.90 Bright dark red colour with violet hints. Rich and strong aromas, including scents of ripe fruits, plums and black cherry.

WINES BY THE GLASS

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Bin 175ml 250ml

ROSÉ

300 Les Courtances Rose, IGP Pays d’Herault - France £5.60 £6.90 Off-dry,roundedandfullofdriedblackfruitsandcreamsodaflavours.

Bin 125ml

CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING

550 Gardet Brut Tradition, Chigny-les-Roses, Champagne £7.95 Wonderful richness and elegance, with a citrus and dried fruit palate and great freshnessonthefinish.

651 Prosecco Il Fresco Spumante Villa Sandi - Veneto - Italy £5.50 From one of the top producers of Prosecco, Villa Sandi, this is excellent quality,withflavoursofpearandappleandasoft,delicatemouthfeel. Clean, crisp and refreshing.

Bin 50ml

PORT

750 Pocas LBV 2009 £3.50 Plentyofchocolateynotes,richripeprunesandfigsontheveryconcentrated palate that will leave you going back for more.

751 Pocas 10 Year Tawny £3.95 Thistenyearoldisfull-bodied,irresistibleandcomplex,withflavoursofraisins andtoffeewithalonglastingfinishofdriedplums.

WINES BY THE GLASS

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Bin Bottle

100 Sauvignon Blanc Le Charme, IGP Pays du Gers 19.50 France Overt bouquet with classical gooseberry pungency. Refreshing and quenching on the palate

101 Sauvignon Blanc Turi, Central Valley 20.50 Chile Turi Sauvignon Blanc has intense and fruity aromas, zesty and crisp in the mouth, with mineral hints and well balanced acidity.

102 Sauvignon Blanc Kuraka, Marlborough 25.50 New Zealand Beautiful aromas of tropical fruit and limes with restrained crushed herb notes.

103 Sancerre Domaine Sylvain Bailly, Loire 33.50 France A highly aromatic nose of crushed gooseberry and orange blossom is followed by an elegant, fully dry palate with notes of lime, minerals and green apple. Wonderful.

104 Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Kirchleiten, Tiefenbrunner, Alto Adige 39.95 Italy Complex aromas of citrus, fresh cut grass, sage, and mint, while the wine’s minerality and refreshing acidity are evident on the palate.

105 Pouilly Fume 2012/13 Chateau de Tracy, Loire 45.95 France The aromas of blackcurrant buds and lemon follow through on the palatetoapersistentandintensefinish.

ZINGY, ZESTY SAUVIGNONS

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Bin Bottle

150 Viura Pleno, Principe de Viana, Navarra 17.50 Spain AdryandfreshwhitefromNavarrainSpain.Themainflavoursare of citrus and apple and it has mineral notes.

151 Rioja Blanco Bodegas Muerza, 20.95 Spain Dry, clean, fresh and easy drinking white made with indigenous Viura grape.

152 Vinho Verde ‘Loureiro’, Ramos, Almeirim 22.50 Portugal Freshandelegantearoma,withcitrusandfloralnotescombinedwith apronouncedmineralityandlongintensefinish.

153 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine, Fief de la Brie Sur Lie, Loire 22.95 France Attractive, succulent fruits are balanced by a zingy freshness, creating an easy-drinking, appealing Muscadet.

154 Domaine de Tariquet Cotes de Goscogne 23.50 France Thisdry,fruitywineboastsmagnificentintensityandlovelyopenfloralandcitrus scents, with a delightfully exotic feel. A bracing, crisp wine with great freshness in themouth.Thefinishpleasantlyrevivesthepalate

155 Picpoul de Pinet, Viadelmar, Languedoc 24.50 France Theperfectwineforasummer’sday;bonedryandrefreshingwithflavoursof lemons, apples and a mere hint of almonds it makes an excellent alternative to Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

156 Dart Valley Reserve, Sharpham Estate, Devon 28.95 England A very delicate and dry style imparting a subtle tang of lemon and lime zest over a green, herbal tinged palate.

157 Chablis Domaine Testut, Burgundy 31.95 France From the outstanding Domaine Testut, this superior quality Chablis never fails toimpresswithitsclassicnoseofcitrus,mineralsandfloralhintsanditselegant clean palate.

CLEAN & CRISP DRY WHITES

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ELEGANT & CREAMY WHITES

Bin Bottle

200 Chardonnay Turi, Central Valley 19.95 Chile This Chardonnay is young, with citrus and tropical notes. Elegant acidity and good mineralitygivewaytoaroundedfinish.

201 Pinot Grigio Ca’ Tesore, Veneto 21.95 Italy Lightstonefruits,floralnotesandahintoflemondropswithamineral corerunningthroughthewineleadingtoacrispfinish.

202 Chardonnay Les Argelieres, Marilyn Lasserre Languedoc-Roussillon 22.95 France Shimmering gold in the glass, aromas of ripe apples and dainty hints of vanilla and nutswithabutterynote.Denseandvelvetyonthepalatebuteversofreshwithalongfinish.

203 Chenin Blanc Avondale, Paarl 23.95 South Africa Thepalateisdensewithfreshfruitflavorsofgooseberryandquince,all harmonizing superbly with the soulful mineral that gives this wine its name.

204 Pecorino Colline Descaresi, Tiberio, Marche 29.95 Italy With an expressive nose of peach, mango and candied rose petals, the wine has a long, fullmineralrichfinish.

205 St-Aubin La Princee 2010 Domaine Hubert Lamy, Burgundy 46.95 France Fine and bright in colour, with a pale green tint. There is a lovely weight to this andtheusualfresh,vigorousfinish,withsomelovelynectarines.Pureandlong.

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RICH, FRAGRANT & AROMATIC WHITES

Bin Bottle

250 Estate Riesling, Dr Loosen, Mosel 26.95 Germany Intensemineralitythatiswarmandenveloping,withafloral,spicy, citrus blossom aroma and a harmonious palate. The dry style is ideal for classic continental cuisine.

251 Gewurztraminer Dopff & Irion, Alsace 27.95 France With its very intense nose, this Gewurztraminer develops typical aromas of spice and sultanas. A well-balanced and ample wine, very expressive with notes of honey.

253 Torrontes Lunta, Mendel, Cafayate 29.95 Argentina Very fresh and easy drinking, great body. Very juicy and subtle for this grape variety.

254 Pinot Gris Domain Road, Central Otago 31.95 New Zealand Arichwhite,withflavoursofpear,peachandquince.Inthestyleof Alsace, the palate is soft and full with a balancing minerality.

256 Albarino Pazo de Senorans, Bodegas Senorans, Rias Baixas 36.95 Spain Mineral, lemon zest, and other citrus notes inform the nose of this multi-dimensional,alreadycomplexwhite.Onthepalatetropicalflavours emerge adding to the wine’s pleasure quotient.

257 Chardonnay 2011 Clos de Gat 49.95 Israel Heavy nose of citrus, orange blossom, tropical fruits and toasty oak. Thesenotescontinueontothepalateandadeliciouscomplexflavour develops with hints of mango, pineapple, citrus, mandarin and butterscotch.

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ROSÉ

Bin Bottle

300 Les Courtances Rosé, IGP Pays d’Herault 17.95 France Off-dry,roundedandfullofdriedblackfruitsandcreamsodaflavours.

301 Terra de Lobos Rosé, Vinho Regional Tejo 20.95 Portugal A super ripe fruited wine full of red berry character, succulent and attractive this is easy drinking rosé at its best.

302 Rosato (Pinot Bianco/Pinot Nero) Villa Sandi, Veneto 23.95 Italy Villa Sandi are best known for their Prosecco but this amazing, aromatic Rosé shows they can make some fantastic table wine.

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350 Sangiovese di Puglia, Vetriano 18.95 Italy Attractive berry fruits with a soft hint of spice - Sangiovese is the Chianti grape variety.

351 Pinot Noir, Lautarul, Timisoara 19.95 Romania Fragrant and fruity Pinot Noir with plenty of ripe red fruits, strawberries and raspberries, fresh and crunchy with hints of spice.

352 Chianti Duca di Sasseta, Barbanera, Tuscany 24.95 Italy SoftandflavoursomeChiantiwithgooddepth,redfruitandeasytanninson thefinish.Thiswineryaimstoproducemodernstylewinesthatareverydrinkable.

353 Chinon La Noblaie, Domaine de la Noblaie, Loire 28.95 France Vibrant mid ruby-purple colour, this has splendidly pure, aromatic blackcurrant aromas. Medium in body with a silky texture this wine is striking for it’s outstanding clarity of fresh, crisp fruit.

354 Fleurie Domaine Pardon, Beaujolais 29.95 France TopqualityFleurie;aromaticwithstrawberry,blackberryandfloral (violet)aromas,arefined,lightpalatewithlotsoffreshfruitanda soft texture

355 Pinot Noir Kura, Marlborough 31.50 New Zealand Luscious and alluring aromas full of strawberry and cherry. Tastes of ripe cherries, silky soft tannins and hints of spice.

356 Moulin-a-Vent ‘La Rochelle’ 2011 Olivier Merlin, Beaujolais 44.95 France Transparent crimson. Meaty, appetising nose. Lots of sweetness and chew. Denseandalittlebitdryingonthefinish.

LIGHT & FRUITY REDS

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SOFT & JUICY REDS

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400 Tempranillo Pleno Principe de Viana - Navarra 17.50 Spain Attractive and fruity red with crunchy, leafy blackcurrant and strawberry fruit flavours.Fresh,livelyandverywellmade.

401 Merlot Tonada, Central Valley 19.50 Chile Hints of smoky plum and damson jam on the nose. A fruity, medium bodied palatewithmoreplumflavours,achocolateynoteandatwistofspice.

402 Chateau Moulin de Mallet, Bordeaux 22.95 France The wine itself is a blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. It is richly fruity with smooth tannins which make it an ideal wine for drinking with food and friends.

403 A1 Muvedre Telmo Rodriguez, Alicante 23.95 Spain Hand-picked, bush vine Mourvedre, fermented using wild yeasts. Restrained & fresh, and packed with spicy blackberry fruit.

404 Petite Sirah, The Crusher, Clarksberg, California 29.50 USA Thisdeeplyexpressivewinefillsthepalatewithflavoursofblackberryjam and dried cherry, mingling effortlessly with cinnamon bark and molasses.

405 Chorey-les-Beaune ‘Beaumonts’ 2013/14 Machard de Gramont, 34.95 Burgundy, France Rich and jammy, this Pinot Noir from Southern Burgundy has a fresh, fruit-driven nose. The elegant palate is laced with notes of berry, earth and spiced fruit, wrapping intoafloral,prettyfinish.

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Bin Bottle

450 Carmenere Turi, Vina Leyda, Central Valley 21.50 Chile This unique varietal from Chile, has deep aromas of mature fruits like blackberries and herbs, with white pepper and coffee grain notes. In the mouth, it is intense and juicy with a silky texture and subtle oaky notes

451 Cabernet Sauvignon Monastier, Alain Grignon, Pays d’Oc 22.95 France The nose has aromas of cassis and blackcurrant leaf that lead to a wellbalanced,mediumbodiedpalatefilledwithhedgerowfruits and a very subtle hint of vanilla.

452 Rioja Vega Crianza 25.50 Spain A superior quality Crianza from an excellent producer. A clean, intense nose with aromas of black fruits, cinnamon and toffee with a well balanced, fruity palate.

453 Pigeoulet des Brunier, Domaine Brunier, Vaucluse 27.95 France Made from grapes grown just outside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, this wine is mellow and warm just like a miniature Châteauneuf. Another excellent wine from the Brunier stable.

454 Malbec Gouguenheim, Mendoza 25.50 Argentina Bright dark red colour with violet hints. Rich and strong aromas, including scents

of ripe fruits, plums and black cherry.

455 Chateau Trillol Corbieres, Languedoc 30.95 France On the palate, the attack is generous, ample and silky, with a mid-palate that isdenseandpowerfulyetmouth-filling.Thefinishisneverthelesssoftandfruity, ending on a peppery note.

456 Gevrey Chambertin 2009 Domaine Serafin, Burgundy 69.95 France Fermented in 100% new oak and aged for 18 months. Finely constructed, hedgerow fruitsshowingverywell,supportedbyfineeleganttanninsandawelldefinedstructure.

ELEGANT MEDIUM BODIED REDS

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500 Shiraz Pitch Fork, McLaren Vale 23.95 Australia Bigandboldwithlotsofripefruitflavours,andthepeppery,spicynotestypical of the variety. Fruity and full with smooth mouthfeel.

501 Smart Dog Syrah, JP Ramos, Alentejo 25.50 Portugal Thisisawonderfullyrichflavouredandfullbodiedredwithspiceandripedark fruits.Fullinthemouthbutsmoothandsuppleonthefinishthisisareally great wine.

502 Pinotage Avondale, Paarl 27.95 South Africa Beautifulfruitflavoursdominatethenoseofthiswine,withjustatouchofwood to add to the complexity of the bouquet. Medium bodied with a subtle smoky edge.

503 Springhill Merlot, Irvine, Barossa 31.95 Australia Softly textured and round mouthfeel the palate is brimming with plums and raspberries. Incredibly well balanced and approachable, this is just phenomenal!

504 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee L 2012 Domaine Laurent Combier, Rhone 36.50 France Rich and spicy on the nose with an underlying savoury quality, the palate isrichandspicytoo,withripeapproachabletannins.Thefinishislong, smooth and velvety.

505 Barolo 2011 Giribaldi, Piedmont 41.95 Italy Cherryandberryflavoursarepresentwitharomasalsoincludingcedar wood and a hint of coffee. Tasters will detect notes of wood smoke and a hintofautumnalforestfloor.Itisverysmoothdrinkingwithalongfinish.

506 Zinfandel Geyserville 2012 Ridge Vineyard, Sonoma, California 59.95 USA Boldflavorsandagracefulmouthfeelcometogetherinthisclassic,complex and well-balanced red, made from 71% Zinfandel with other traditional California varieties.

SPICY RICH & FULL BODIED REDS

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550 Gardet Brut Tradition, Chigny-les-Roses £39.00 Wonderful richness and elegance, with a citrus and dried fruit palate and greatfreshnessonthefinish.

552 Laurent-Perrier Brut, Tours-Sur-Marne £52.00 A fresh style that is not too dry and can be enjoyed anytime, with or without food.

553 Pol Roger Brut, Epernay £58.00 Anappealingandcomplexnoseofdelicatewhiteflowersandbrioche,witha fresh and lively palate showing good balance between richness and elegance.

554 Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Epernay £63.00 Veuve Clicquot has become one of the most well known Champagne brands for good reason; It’s consistently very good. A rich, biscuity style with ripe fruit, freshlybakedbreadandhoneyflavours.

555 Bollinger Special Cuvée, Aÿ £68.00 ThissuperbChampagneispalegoldincolourwithbiscuityflavours. On the nose hints of vanilla combine with apple, pears and white fruits. A rich,softandflavoursomepalate.

556 Bollinger Grande Année 2005, Aÿ £97.00 Great structure and length combine with those unmistakable toasty bread notes with nuances of brandied fruit.

557 Dom Perignon 2005, Reims £160.00 The luxury cuvee of Moet and Chandon, which produces an enviable consistent quality and creamy character.

600 Georges Gardet Brut Rose, Chigny-les-Roses £48.00 From an outstanding small producer, this rose is elegant and charming, with a nose of summer pudding and lemon meringue. The palate is generously fruityandthefinishisrefreshingandcrisp.

CHAMPAGNE

ROSE CHAMPAGNE

Half Bottle £23.00

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650 Prosecco Rose Villa Sandi £24.00 Italy A fabulously easy drinking sparkling rose. The nose is brimming with strawberry, cream, and cranberry and leads to a refreshing palate laden with subtle raspberryhints.It’sdryonthefinishandwonderfullylight.

651 Prosecco Il Fresco Spumante DOC, Treviso £25.00 Villa Sandi From one of the top producers of Prosecco, Villa Sandi, this is excellent quality,withflavoursofpearandappleandasoft,delicatemouthfeel. Clean, crisp and refreshing.

652 Avondale Armilla MCC Brut Galaxy Range £39.00 South Africa Armilla is rich and round on the palate: a perfect balance of toasty, warm, hazelnut bread and fresh quince and gardenia.

DESSERT & PORT

700 Pacherenc de Vic Bilh Collection, Plaimont 50cl £19.95 France Golden yellow with amber tones, this sumptuous wine displays ripe papaya, peach, spice and honeyed aromas.

702 Moscatel Telmo Rodriguez 50cl £27.95 Spain This sweet white is very aromatic with a fresh grapey nose. The palate is soft, concentrated and rich-textured. Smooth, sweet and perhaps just a little cloying.

PORT 50ml

750 Pocas LBV 2009 £3.50 £29.00 Plentyofchocolateynotes,richripeprunesandfigsontheveryconcentrated palate that will leave you going back for more.

751 Pocas 10 Year Tawny £3.95 £35.00 Thistenyearoldisfull-bodied,irresistibleandcomplex,withflavoursofraisins andtoffeewithalonglastingfinishofdriedplums.

SPARKLING WINES