~2004 Franciacorta Brut DOCG, Fratelli Berlucchi, Borgognato di Cortefranca

creamy open nose with citrus blossoms, a touch of oak, with good acidity and depht

~2009 Sauvignon Domaine de Valensac, Vin de Pays d'Oc

lively bouquet of green pepper and spicy fruit, pleasant lenght of fresh fruit

~2009 Chardonnay, Terres de Feu, Vin de Pays d'Oc

lovely unoaked chardonnay with pure aromas of apricot and peach

~2010 Sauvignon Blanc False Bay (South Africa)

fresh, crisp, aromatic, with lifted green fruit, ripe apple and floral aromas

~2010 Viognier "Serica", Domaine de Vedilhan (Languedoc)

silky, smooth and full of flavour;medium to full bodied

~2010 Macon Charnay, Cuvee a l'Ancienne (Burgundy)

lovely peachy aromas on the nose leading to a full and ripe citrosy white wine

     £ 25.00

~2010 Grüner Veltliner, Weingut Sepp Moser (Austria)

fresh lifted notes of pear, grapefruit and spice, a crisp alternative to pinot grigio in a fuller style, medium bodied

~2008 Pinot Blanc, Cave de Turckheim, (Alsace)

pale golden in colour with perfumed aromatics of peaches and citrus, touches of minerality and spice on the palate with a dry and crisp finish

2009 Chante Cigale, Les Vignes d'Alexandre (South of France)

quite classy Rhone style, the fruit is simply stunning, almost tropical, but still quite nervy

  £ 28.00

~2010 Cheverney Blanc, Domaine du Salvard (Loire)

white currant, and a hint of smoke, leading to a creamy textured yet crisp and dry palate, 90% Sauvignon, 10% Chardonnay, light bodied

 ~2009 Pouilly Fumé, Les Cornets, Domaine A. Cailbourdin (Loire)

aromas of white flowers, followed by nuances of black currant buds, pineapple and white peaches finishing on clean mineral notes. On the palate, the expression is powerful and long

~2009 Sancerre, La Vigne Blanche, Henri Bourgeois (Loire)

initial aromas of asparagus and elderflower lead into a mineral-edged palate, broadening and ripening in the mouth with a delicious full tangy grapefruit finish

 ~ 2007 Mersault, Les Narvaux, Vincent Girardin (Burgundy)

pale yellow in color with a subtle nose lovely fruit mix of green apple and pear with some nuttiness. Good acidity. Typical high end Mersault beauty

~2010 Cote de Provence, Sainte Victoire, Domaine des Diables

pale salmon pink, fresh peach fruit on the nose, and aromatic red fruits on the palate. Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault blend

     £ 32.00

House: ~2010 Vin de Pays d'Oc, Peyrasse

~2009 Grenache Noir, Pasquiers, Vin de Pays d'Oc (Languedoc)

rich dark berry fruit with a touch of sweet spice and firm soft tannins, medium bodied

~ 2010 Cote du Rhone, La Chapelle du Marin, Louis Caillou (Rhone)

classic 'cold tar' nose, with crushed blackberries and smokey depth, medium bodied

£ 19.00

~2010 Saint Chinian, Les Pradelles (Loire Valley)
naturally intense, earthy wine with lively red fruit

~2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Le Bousquet, Vin de Pays d'Oc (Languedoc)

modern style Cabernet with ripe cassis and gentle tannins

crushed Morello cherries and crunchy fragrant dark chocolate flavours, medium bodied

£ 20.00

 ~ 2009 Borsao, Seleccion Tinto, Bodegas (Spain)

fresh plum and red cherries with spice and dark chocolate. 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Tempranillo

a heady mix of fruit, rich chocolate and plums supported by soft tannins

full bodied with great concentration of blackcurrant, plums and figs. Supported with a spicy, vanilla and mocha backbone

£ 20.00

silky, glossy berry fruit with smokey Sirah character, with creamy oak and earthy spice, medium bodied

ripeness of sweet scented fruit twinned with an edgy woodland perfume

intense sweet berry fruit with a savoury twist - the very essence of Pinot Noir, light bodied

~2008 Rioja, Vega del Rajo, Vendimia Seleccionada (Spain)

deep ruby colour with attractive spice, ripe plum and cherry aroma, spicy dimension from 6 months in oak

     £ 21.00

~2008 Chianti Riserva 1489 (Italy)

deep ruby red in colour with aromas of violets,

wild cherries and subtle spice notes

~2009 Malbec, Reserva Nieto Senetiner, Mendoza (Argentina)

full bodied with great concentration of blackcurrant, plums and figs,

supported with a spicy, vanilla and mocha backbone

£ 23.00

smoky nose with earthy red fruit, nice weight with smooth tannins, medium bodied

attractive vibrant damson with a subtle, smoky flavour, oak tannins offer an extra dimension to the texture. A refreshing smack of juicy acidity gives plenty of definition to the ripe fruit

 ~ 2010 Fleurie, La Madone, La Reine de l'Arenite  (Beaujolais)

light and juicy fruit with fresh licorice and mint, round with long finish,

expressive fruit, light bodied.

~2007 Quinta de Garrida, Caves Alianca, Dao (Portugal)

deeply purple hue, with rich ripe fruity nose of raisins, black fruit,

vanilla and smoky spice, rich but fresh with good acidity, full bodied.

~2009 Minervois, Domaine le Cazal (Languedoc)

powerful nose of red fruits, with earthy tapenade and spice, soft tannins and a crisp freshness, blend of Carignan, Grenacheand Syrah,

medium bodied.

~2009 Corbieres classique rouge, Chateau Ollieux-Romanis (Languedoc)

a southern French blend containing old vines Carignan. Powerful nose of black berries and currants, also red fruits, other aromas of tar and dried herbs, full- bodied in the mouth with full range of forest fruits

~2010 Cotes du Rhone, Romanis, Domaine La Freme Saint Martin (Rhone)

elegant Rhone with warm, savoury aromas leading to a  palate rich of pepper, spice, liquorice and dried  fruits

~2008 Cairanne, La Cote Sauvage ( Southern Rhone)
ripe rich fruit with vanilla and oak, Grenache and Syrah blend, full bodied

with balanced tanins

~2008 Coteaux du Languedoc, La Cote, Chateau de la Negly (Languedoc)

powerful perfume nose of roast meat, herbs and ripe spicy fruit; rich and ripe with garrigueand black olive notes, silky with good concentration, 50% Old Carignan,50% Grenache noir, full bodied

~2009 Gigondas, Dom. la Haute Marone, Le Cru des Dentelles de Montmirail

delicious aromas of raspberries and black cherries. A must have with food

    £ 35.00

a crawl on the wild side:organic juicy and meaty wine. Beautiful

    £ 36.00

~2009 Sirah, Secreto, Viu Manent, (Colchagua - Chile)

sexy aroma of red and dark berry preserves with a suave overlay of fresh flowers. Lush and creamy on the palate

~2005 Medoc, Chateau Noaillac, St. Vivien de Medoc 

ripe, succulent, earthy, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

2006 half

£ 20.00

~ 2008 Cote de Roussillon Villages, Latour de Gres, Domaine Pouderoux (South West of France)

round and mellow with ripe plums and a light hint of oak, full bodied

~ 2007 Lalande de Pommerol, Chateau Perron (Bordeaux)

modern style with opulent oaky nose with volume and depth of fruit

~ 2006 Pessac-Leognan, chateau Lamothe Bouscaut, Grand Vin de Graves (Bordeaux)

warm cherry fruit with white pepper and paprika, low sweet fruit, not to acidic, medium bodied

~ 2006 Cotes de Francs, Chateau de Francs Les Cerisier, Dominiaue Hebrard (Bordeaux)

generous fruit and lenght with cherries, dark fruit and lively spiciness on the finish, medium bodied

~ 2008 Cornas, Granit 30, Domaine Vincent Paris (Rhone)

pure, elegant, stylish. Pruneaux d'Agen on the nose and in the mouth

~ 2006 Cotes de Nuit-Villages, Domaine Rene Bouvier(Burgundy)

delightful nose of starfruit and passionfruit with incredible lenght and complexity

~ 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape, Le Telegramme, Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe (Southern Rhone)

a delicious rich and intense wine full of chunky rich liquorice fruits, ripe tannins and a touch of minerality

~2008 Volnay 1er Cru, Les Santenots, Vincent Girardin (Burgundy)

elegant bouquet of violets, with lemongrass and cherries, a stunning wine of character and depht