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THE WHITES |
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Colombard/Chardonnay
Champs du Moulin, Vin de Pays Cotes de Gascogne
Attractive floral nose leading to lovely crisp
and citrusy flavours on the palate |
France
Gascogne |
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Malvasia Marques
de la Villa Covitoro
Afresh, rounded dry white with lively citrus and
tropical fruit aromas and ripe peachy fruit balanced
by crisp acidity. |
Spain
Leon |
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Chardonnay Vinedoa
Emiliana
Exotic tropical fruit aromas fruit and bananas
followed by an intense mouthful of a lively fruit
cocktail; quite full and pure flavours matched
by crisp acidity to finish. |
Chile
Casablanca |
| 3H |
Chardonnay Vinedos
Emiliana - half bottle |
Chile
Casablanca |
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Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay
Lookout Ridge
Green pepper, green apples and sweet melon and
a touch of wood on the back from the Chardonnay. |
S Africa
Robertson |
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Orvieto Secco,
Macchiandel Pozza Monrubio
Crisp apple and lively pear flavours on the palate
leading to a flinty slightly aromatic finish |
Italy
Umbria |
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Muscadet Sevre
et Maine A.O.C. sur Lie Domaine Le Haut Banchereau
August Bomhomme
Fresh and firmly dry - a perfect accompaniment
to most seafood dishes |
France
Loire |
| 6H |
Muscadet Sevre
et Maine A.O.C. sur Lie Domaine Le Haut Banchereau
August Bomhomme |
S Africa
Robertson |
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Sauvignon Blanc
Major's Hill
A full ripe concentrated wine with hints of green
pepper, green apples and tropical fruit with a
lingering finish of green fid on the after taste.
A complex wine with a huge mouth feel. |
Australia
NSW |
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Chardonnay The
Mill
A brilliant pale gold colour and has aromas of
melon, peach fruit and subtle oak. The palate
displays ripe melon and peach and refined oak.
Soft mouth feel with a crisp acid finish
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Australia
NSW |
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Verdelho The
Mill Windowrie
Bright with a hint of lime green. Fresh tropical
fruit salad aromas on the nose following through
to the palate with a smooth finish. Unoaked, fresh
fruity and upfront. Excellent wine for Asian cuisine |
Australia
NSW |
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Chablis A.C.
Domain Etienne Boileau 2004
Complex aromas with plenty of fruit, vigour and
length. |
France
Chablis |
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ROSE |
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Rose Serame
This robust yet delicate Rose ... from the Grenache
grape is deliciously refreshing with wonderful
fruit and character. |
France
Languedoc |
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The REDS |
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Grenache/Syrah
Champs du Moulin, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
The combination of the softness and fruitiness
of the Grenache complements the weight and structure
of the Syrah to produce a smooth rich wine from
Southern Rhone ideal for all occasions |
France
Gascogne |
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Tinta de Toro
Marques de La Villa Covitoro
A lush, peppery wine with tremendous concentration
of spicy, plummy fruit. |
Spain
Leon |
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Viniedos Emiliana
Lots of typical Chilean Carernet varietal character
showing fresh tart red and black currants on the
nose with leafy, red pepper undertones; quite
soft and fruity but with some depth and structure
as lightly dry tannins complete the finish. |
Chile
Maule Valley |
| 14H |
Cabernet Sauvignon
Viniedos Emiliana - half bottle |
Chile
Maule Valley |
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Shiraz/Cabernet
Sauvignon Lookout Ridge
Ruby red, smooth and full bottled with hints of
blackberry. Well balanced |
S Africa
Robertson |
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Cotes du Rhone
Boisson 2003
Easy drinking with fruity fragrance of cherry
and strawberry. Unpretentious with round and subtle
qualities. Very good value. |
France
Rhone |
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Shiraz the Mill
A delicate medium bodied Shiraz with aromas of
berries, white pepper and sawdust. The palate
shows raspberries and sweet fruit with soft tannins
at the finish. |
Australia
NSW |
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Merlot Major's
Hill
A refined and elegantly structure Merlot with
black berry and ripe plums with hints of smokiness
completed by soft tannins. An ideal accompaniment
to red meat dishes. |
S Africa
Robertson |
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Puerta Vieja
Crianza .... Riojanas
An intense, cherry red coloured wine. Which has
pronounced aromas of orange peel and dried fruit
along with spicy notes from new wood. A robust
and fruity wine with pleasing ... and a long,
well balanced finish/ |
Spain
Rioja |
| 19H |
Puerta Vieja
Crianza .... Riojanas - half bottle |
Spain
Rioja |
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Chianti Rufina
Prunat.... Villa La Pagliaia
A delicious youthful ... packed with ripe, fruity,
juicy flavors. An ideal acidity and structure
to accompany the spiciest of Italian dishes. |
Italy
Tuscany |
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Syrah Reserva
Especial Vinedos Emiliana
From the Rapel Valley. Elegant, refined and complex
with delicate notes of vanilla, cherry and chocolate.
Smooth and ripe with lovely soft tannins. |
Chile
Colchagua Valley |
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Fleurie Domaine
Piron Les Vignes de Pierreuz 2004
Domaine Piron are one of the finest and most traditional
producers in Beaujolais. Here we have a wonderful
example of a rich, yet youthful wine with oodles
of fruit, finesse and elegance - not unlike the
wine merchant! |
France
Beaujolais |
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Pinotage Private
Collection Saxenburg
Rich and full with savoury smoked meat and ripe
plum fruit flavours. Enjoy with red meat and game
dishes. |
S Africa
Stellenbosch |
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SPARKLING |
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Grande Reserve
Blanc... Blanc Brut Charles Pelletier Methode
Traditional
Soft fragrancy leading to a plate of fresh youthful
and zesty fruit with refreshing flavours and good
length. Great value |
France
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CHAMPAGNE |
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Champagne Henriot
S...... Brut
A beautiful gold colour. The bubbles are persistent,
fine and regular. The nose is pleasant, made very
elegant b the large amount of Chardonnay. Sharp,
well balanced and harmonious on the palate. |
France
Champagne |
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Champagne Henriot
Vintage Brut 1995
Golden colour with green tint. The bubbles are
fine and consistent. This champagne reveals a
great finesse and distinction on the nose with
a remarkable mixture of fresh, elegant floral
notes and ripe aromas of great warmth. Ideal as
an aperitif, its strong personality would go well
with an refined fish or seafood dishes. |
France
Champagne |
